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Students Personal Identification Number

Kiribati Senior Secondary Certificate

ENGLISH
2022
QUESTION and ANSWER BOOKLET
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Write your Student Personal Identification Number (SPIN) on the top right hand
corner of this page, on page 20 and on any extra sheets of paper you write your
answers on.

2. This Examination Paper consists of THREE sections. ANSWER ALL SECTIONS.

Section Summary Marks Suggested Time

Section I Reading Comprehension 40 60 minutes
Section II Writing 20 40 minutes
Section III Literature 40 80 minutes
100 marks 180 minutes

3. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet. If you need extra paper,
ask your supervisor.

4. Budget your time carefully.

Check that this booklet has pages 2 – 20 in the correct order and pages 19 is left
blank for use.

YOU MUST HAND THIS BOOKLET TO THE SUPERVISOR AT THE END OF THE
EXAMINATION.

TOTAL MARKS
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SECTION I: READING COMPREHENSION (40 marks)

Read ALL PASSAGES and answer ALL the questions that follow each
passage. You should spend about 60 minutes on this section.

PASSAGE 1 (16 marks)

World Peace in One Hour

Previous efforts to achieve global peace have all been full of good intentions, but
they resulted in too many declarations and not enough action. This is a historic
moment, and if we do not seize it, maybe we do not deserve to survive. As is
the case when launching a rocket to meet the International Space Station in orbit,
there
5. is a very small window of opportunity to make world peace happen. Protecting
the existence of all species, sustaining life on Earth, exploring outer space,
tackling disease and mortality, solving the pollution problem, coexisting with the
environment, electing more women to leadership positions and creating real
freedom that includes true private property: world peace is a prerequisite for all of
10. these objectives.

This pandemic should open our eyes to the fact that the First World War ended
with the Spanish flu pandemic. So why not use the same modality to end all
current wars—now. For this project, I do not rely exclusively on intellectuals or
artists or politicians or peace activists.

15. We are all in it—from truck drivers to nurses, from presidents of companies to
presidents of countries. Whoever understands the plan and the steps needed to
be taken is welcome. I just want to communicate the idea to whomever this
resonates with, whether that be the Pope, Paul McCartney, Bono, a hot dog
vendor on the corner of First Ave. and Houston St., the Nobel Institute, or any
essential worker
20. during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are all in it.

An extract from the United Nations webpage - World peace in one hour
https://www.un.org/en/un-chronicle/world-peace-one-hour

A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (6 marks)

Write the letter of your best choice in the corresponding box to each question.

1. Global peace was not achieved because of

A. the agreements.
B. good intentions.
C. previous efforts.
D. the lack of action.
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2. Launching a rocket to meet the international space station in orbit (line 4) is being
compared to

A. previous efforts.
B. a historic moment.
C. protecting the existence of species.
D. the chances of global peace happening.

3. ‘This pandemic’ in line 11 refers to the

A. Cold.
B. Spanish flu.
C. Corona virus.
D. World War I.

4. The success of “this project” in line 13 depends on

A. everyone.
B. presidents.
C. intellectuals.
D. truck drivers.

5. An example of an essential worker is

A. bono.
B. a nurse.
C. Houston St.
D. a hot dog vendor.

6. This article was written in celebration of

A. the rocket launch.

B. the first World War.
C. sustaining life on earth.
D. International World Peace.

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B. SHORT ANSWERS (10 marks)

Answer the following questions using information from Passage 1.

7. Explain what is meant by “we do not deserve to survive” (line 3).

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8. List two objectives that require world peace in order to successfully occur.
Objectives : __________________________________________________________
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9. Explain how this pandemic (line 11) can be used to end ‘current wars’ (lines 12 -
13).

Recent war: __________________________________________________________

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10. Describe the message conveyed by the use of repetition in the last paragraph.

Repetition: ___________________________________________________________
Message: ____________________________________________________________
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PASSAGE 2 (6 marks)

We wear the mask

By Paul Laurence Dunbar

We wear the mask that grins and lies,

It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes, -
This debt we pay for human guile;
With torn and bleeding hearts we smile,
5. And mouth with myriad subtleties.

Why should the world be over-wise,

In counting all our tears and sighs?
Nay, let them only see us, while
We wear the mask.

10. We smile, but, 0 great Christ, our cries

To thee from tortured souls arise.
We sing, but oh the clay is vile
Beneath our feet, and long the mile;
But let the world dream otherwise,
15. We wear the mask!

11. Describe what wearing a mask means as depicted in the poem. (2 marks)

Meaning: ____________________________________________________________
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12. Describe ways in which “the world can be over – wise” (line 6).
Support with an example from the poem.

Explanation: __________________________________________________________
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Quote: _______________________________________________________________
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13. Identify an apostrophe (figure of speech) used in the poem.

Apostrophe: ___________________________________________________________
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PASSAGE 3 (6 marks)

14. Identify the global concern shown in the picture.

Concern:_____________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
15. Explain how the snail is used metaphorically to bring out the reality of this concern.

Explanation: _________________________________________________________
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16. Identify one consequence of this global concern.

Consequence:_________________________________________________________
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17. State the aim of the G-8 nations.
Aim: ________________________________________________________________
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PASSAGE 4 (6 marks)

18. According to the advertisement, what was the duration of the sale? (1 mark)
Answer: _____________________________________________________________

19. State one way in which this advertisement can be misleading. Quote an example
to support your answer.

Explanation: __________________________________________________________
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Example: _____________________________________________________________
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(2 marks)

20. Name the type of media which published this advertisement.

Answer: _____________________________________________________________
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(1 mark)
21. List two imperative verbs used in the advertisement.
Phrase1:______________________________________________________________
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Phrase 2:_____________________________________________________________
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PASSAGE 5 (6 marks)

22. State the highest amount of aid received.

Amount: ____________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
23. Which Polynesian Island received the highest aid?
Answer:______________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
24. How many years of aid does the data show?
Answer:______________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
25. In your own words, explain what is meant by Pacific Influence.
Explanation:___________________________________________________________
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SECTION II: FORMAL WRITING (20 marks)

QUESTION 26

 Write an essay of about 200 - 300 words on ONE of the following topics.
 Present your ideas in a clear, well developed and convincing manner.
 You should allow time for planning, drafting and editing.
 The blank page is for your planning and will not be assessed.
 You should spend 40 minutes on this question.

1. The social impact of online learning.

2. “…I wish to educate you of the consequences we are facing due to the late payout of
our allowance!”.

3. World leaders – Uniting for peace and harmony.

4. Before I could turn to see, it was already too late.

5. Protect the trees and they will protect you.

6. It takes two to build a home.

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USE THIS PAGE FOR PLANNING AND DRAFTING

[Work on this page will NOT be assessed]

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SECTION III: RESPONSE TO TEXTS (40 marks)

 This section contains SIX questions, each of which offers TWO options.
 Answer TWO questions from this section.
 For each question you choose, answer EITHER A OR B.
 Write an essay of about 200 – 300 words on each of your options.
 State the title and the author of the works you have chosen to answer the questions.
 Use examples from your chosen works in your answers.
 DO NOT use the same work or author in your two essays.
 Spend about 40 minutes on each question.

QUESTION 27: NOVEL (20 marks)

EITHER
A. Discuss how the author of a novel you have studied portrays a sense of “betrayal”.
Use relevant examples from the novel to support your answer.

OR

B. Inner voice is strong, yet invisible.

Discuss how the author applies this statement in a novel you have studied. Support
your answer with relevant examples from the novel.

QUESTION 28: SHORT STORIES (20 marks)

EITHER

A. Cliffhanger is a powerful tool used to capture the reader’s attention and interest.
Discuss how the authors of TWO short stories you have studied were able to capture
your attention and interest through the use of this powerful tool. Quote relevant
examples for support.

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B. Using TWO short stories you have studied, explain how they are successful in giving
you peace. Compare this to real life situations in your community.
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QUESTION 29: DRAMA (20 marks)

EITHER
A. With reference to a drama that you studied this year, explain how the playwright
reveals the main theme. Discuss the relevance of this theme to your society today.
OR

B. Literature is used as a springboard for participants to explore beyond the actual text.
Discuss how a play of your choice has allowed you to experience ‘beyond the actual text’.
Support your answer with relevant examples from the play.

QUESTION 30: POETRY (20 marks)

EITHER
A. With reference to TWO poems you have studied, explain how the poet is able to
reveal his/her attitude towards nature.

OR
B. Figurative language is used to enhance the reader’s senses.
Discuss the relevance of this statement to TWO poems you have studied. Quote
relevant examples from the poems for support.

QUESTION 31: FILM (20 marks)

EITHER
A. Analyse how a conflict is resolved in a film you have studied. Discuss a powerful
message that is conveyed through this conflict resolution.

OR
B. Explain the purpose of two camera techniques used in a film you have studied.
Discuss how these two camera techniques improved your understanding of a scene.

Note: camera techniques include; birds eye shot, long shot, extreme close-up shot,
crane shot and many more.
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QUESTION 32: NON-FICTION (20 marks)

EITHER
A. With reference to a non – fiction text you have studied, explain how the author reveals
the ‘reality of today’. Using relevant examples from the text and your society, discuss
an important message that is conveyed through this reality.

OR
B. Explain how the author of a non-fiction text you have studied promotes personal and
social growth. Discuss its relevance to young people in your society today.

SECTION III: First Answer Question #: 27 28 29 30 31 32 Option: A B

CIRCLE the OPTION

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SECTION III: Second Answer Question #: 27 28 29 30 31 32 Option: A B

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Students Personal Identification Number

ENGLISH
2022

(For Markers only)

Section
Check
Marker
Marker
(Question)

I (1 – 6) 6

I (7 – 10) 10

I (11 – 13) 6

I (14 – 17) 6

I (18 – 21) 6

I (22 – 25) 6

II (26) 20
Write the NUMBER and LETTER of the Literature
question you answered in the circles below.

III 20

III 20

TOTAL 100