ST ANDREW’S JUNIOR COLLEGE

JC2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS

Name: _____________________________________ ( )

Civics Group: ______________________

GENERAL PAPER 8807/02

Paper 2 Friday, 25 August 2023

ANSWER BOOKLET 1 hour 30 minutes

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Write your name, Civics Group and register number on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid/tape.

Answer all questions.

The Insert contains the passage for comprehension.
(Note that 15 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language.)

At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

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Total /50

This document consists of 6 printed pages and 1 Insert.

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Read the passage in the Insert and then answer all the questions. Note that up to fifteen marks For
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will be given for the quality and accuracy of your use of English throughout this Paper. Use

NOTE: When a question asks for an answer IN YOUR OWN WORDS AS FAR AS POSSIBLE
and you select the appropriate material from the passage for your answer, you must still use
your own words to express it. Little credit can be given to answers which only copy words and
phrases from the passage.

1. In paragraph 1, in what way is the introduction an effective opening for the author’s
argument?

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2. According to the author, how does repulsive humour affect everyone (lines 9-11)? Use your
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3. Explain the irony in lines 20-21.

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4. What does the author claim is ‘the safest path’ (line 25-26)? Use your own words as far as
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5. Explain the author’s use of the word ‘onslaught’ (line 28). For
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6. Using material from paragraphs 6-8 (lines 33-56) only, summarise what the author has to
say about the benefits and drawbacks of humour on society.

Write your summary in no more than 120 words, not counting the opening words which are
printed below. Use your own words as far as possible.

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7. What is the author’s purpose in including the phrase ‘even in schools’ (line 60)? Use

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8. What does the word ‘insidious’ (line 70) suggest about the effects of inappropriate comedy
on group dynamics?

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9. In paragraph 11, what distinctions does the author draw between our natural instinct and
how we should respond to hurtful jokes? Use your own words as far as possible.

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10. Explain two ways in which the final paragraph provides an effective ending to the author’s
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11. Allaya Cooks examines the consequences of hurtful humour. For

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How far do you agree or disagree with her views? Support your answer with examples
drawn from your own experience and that of your society.

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