". ~ ~ ~ ** ~ ;tt~ f:*~ ~ ~. ~ l~ KINGSTON TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL 1~ ~= ~ ~ 6 ~, ~.' Grade 11 December 2016 ~' Mid-Sessional.~:it... 1:~ "i~ 1,~~,;r~. f~~ ~ttt~.l *>, ~z'it 1:." 1!:",,:~,'(, Examination CSEC ENGLISH A PAPERz r -e-, Duration: 2 HOURS & 40 MINUTES 0,, ~l, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. 1. Section A consists of ONE question. Candidates MUST answer this question. 2. Section B consists of TWO questions. Candidates MUST answer both questions. 3. Section C consists of THREE questions. Candidates MUST answer ONE. 4. Section D consists of TWO questions,.candidates MUST answer ONE. 5. You are advised to take some time to read through the paper and plan your answers. DO NOT TURN OVER THE PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO. "
SECTION A (Suggested time: 35 minutes) Answer Question 1. 1. Read the following magazine article carefully and then write a summary of it in NOT MORE THAN 120 words. If this limit is exceeded, only the first 120 words of your answer will be read and assessed. As far as possible, use your own words. Your summary must be in continuous prose. In your answer you will be assessed on how well you (a) were able to identify the main ideas and opinions in the extract (b) organized and expressed the main ideas and opinions in the extract. (c) used appropriate grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation. Empowering Youth It should be understood that the future development of any nation depends on harnessing the creative and productive potential of its youth. This can only happen if we empower young people. An~ty wilh high percentage o~lusioned yout:!0s.-st~erjng tow~us a > long-tenn 'social roblems It is therefore imperatiye that those who have the primary task of managing and governing our societies should notwait for a catastrophic collapse before embarking "-on any programme of p..olicies that can impact young people positively. It is no longer front-page news that young people ~ so-caned socially and economically challenged backgrounds are involved in criminal activities. The evidence is clear: the impact of crime on the development of Caribbean economies is significant. According to the Caribbean Human Development Report 2012, crime has become one of the main challenges that threaten the economies and the quality oflife in Caribbean countries. The Report, however, suggests that with appropriate social and economic programmes that target young people, high levels of violence can be stemmed. What must happen is that, our homes, schools, and communities should provide young people with alternatives to crime and violence... The experiences of Caribbean youth are not unique. Youth in the UK, for example, especially,,, those of Caribbean descent, face similar challenges of high unemployment, high school exclusion, and drug use, made worse by inequality, racial discrimination, and poverty. To these must be added very high rates of deadly lifestyle diseases, as compared to their fellows in the Caribbean. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE
We must be cautious, however, as not all unemployed, undereducated and disillusioned youths turn to crime. Many see the rewards of engaging in constructive activities as ways to becoming empowered and to avoiding being attracted to destructive behaviours. Many at-risk youths have turned out well in spite of the multitude of challenges within our communities. They have not fallen victim to the stereotypes that portray them as be:ingwithout hope. The success stories include and go beyond music, entertainment, and sports. Young entrepreneurs are emerging and are becoming strong role models for other young people, creating employment for themselves and. others. They are not waiting on others to empower them. They are not giving in to the negative image others focus on. They are taking charge by thinking big and working smart. ul' Adapted from "Empowering Youth ", Nex Generation, Empowering the Caribbean Family and Community, Issue No. 14, Fall-Winter 2015, p. 63. Total 30 marks SECTION A You may make notes here. This will NOT be marked. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE
SECTIONB (Suggested time: ~O minutes) Answer Questions 2 and 3. 2.. ti th t f How Wrtte vc Read the poem below carefully and then answer all the ques IOns a - o. J answer on the ruled lines provided after each question. The Castaways The vivid grass with visible delight Springing triumphant from the pregnant earth, The butterflies and flowers in brief flight Dancing and chirping for the season's birth, 5 The dandelions and rare daffodils That touch the deep-stirred heart with hands of gold, The thrushes sending forth their joyous thrills,- Not these, not these did I at first behold! But seated on the benches daubed with green, 10 The castaways of life, a few asleep, Some withered women desolate and mean And over all, life's shadows dark and deep. Moaning turned away, for misery I have the strength to bear but not to see. a) What is the reason for the activities described in lines 1 to 4 of the poem?. --- - --~ b) Quote TWO examples from lines 4 to 7 where the poet appeals to the sense of hearing. '------- c) uote the expression which shows that the character in the poem was not touched by the beauty of the surrounding. d) What causes the feeling or emotion that is conveyed through the expression, "touch the deep-stirred heart with hands of gold" (line 6)? e) What word does the poet use to show the reader a contrast in those things that affected ~.---- -.. the character? (I mark) f) What according to the poet are the castaways of life? (1 mark) g) Quote TWO-woms that show the character's attitude.towards the castaways. ~ h) What "~sery" does the character turn away from? (1 mark). i) Describe the mood. that the poet creates in the last two lines of the poem. -. ~ Total 15 marks
3. Read the following extract carefully and then answer all the questions that follow. Yoga is a commonly known term for physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines which had their beginnings in Ancient India. The practice of yoga was once thought to be only for the very flexible, but today it is used by people all over the planet, with a single goal: to combine the forces of the mind, body and spirit, so as to strengthen the self and find inner peace. Yoga takes 5 many different forms: gentle, aligning and calming or fast, hot and challenging, purist or adapted to particular needs. Nowadays, more people use the physical postures of yoga to reduce stress and health problems, and make the spine supple. Yoga is also used as a complete exercise program and physical therapy routine. Studies have tried to determine the effectiveness of yoga as a complementary 10 treatment for cancer, asthma and heart problems. Practitioners of yoga in the Caribbean have sought to add a local flavour, especially where it is offered to tourists seeking to return to good health through a holiday in the region. There are tranquil air-conditioned areas, but Caribbean yoga instructors can take their students outside into completely natural surroundings. Since we are blessed with beautiful weather most of the year, 15 yoga studios in the region are mostly open-air: sunny verandas, breezy rooms. Classes might trek occasionally to hilltops, coasts or countryside hideaways for a change of scene or a day-long retreat. The traditional methods of yoga are still very much a part of the Caribbean as well. Chinese and Indian practitioners incorporate meditation, introspection and contemplation as integral parts 20 of the daily routines; they place less emphasis on physical postures, and more on spiritual teaching. Yoga brings benefits. It encourages everyone to realize their creative power, and to experience the real joy of achievement. When people tap into their mental and emotional strengths, they can use them in every aspect of their lives. Yoga is therefore planting seeds of social change. Adaptedfrom Denise Chin, "A Path to Inner Peace", Caribbean Beat. No. 116 July/August 2012, pp. 62-63. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE
(a) According to the passage, where did yoga originate? (1 mark) (b) Why does the writer use the word "but" in line 3? (1 mark) (c) Select TWO words from paragraph 1 which indicate contrast. (l mark) (d) What phrase in paragraph 1 conveys the idea that yoga encourages persons to experience fulfilment?' (e) What does the writer mean by the expression "yoga as a complementary treatment..." (lines 9-10)? (f) (i) Explain the word "flavour" as used in line 11. (ii) What is the Caribbean "flavour" that was added to yoga? (g) Quote TWO statements from papragraph 3 which BEST illustrate differences between yoga in the Caribbean and yoga in other places. (h). (i) Select ONE word from paragraph 4 which indicates the spiritual aspect of yoga. (1 mark) '. (ii) Which statement in paragraph 4 BEST shows that yoga has more thanjust personal benefits? Total 15 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE I "
Section C -35 Marks (Suggested time: 45 minutes) Complete ONE task in this section. Your answer in this section should be approximately 400-450 words in length. You MUST write in Standard English. However, dialect may be used in conversation. SHORT STORY 4. Write a story based on the picture below.. t /,l c 'j v Write a story based on the following words: 5. He looked nervously around him and decided that the time was right. It was now or never. DESCRIPTIVE WRITING 6. The long walk down to the water was tiring, but the villagers had to see for themselves what they had heard from the others. Describe their feelings and what they saw as they journeyed.
Section D- 35 Marks (Suggested time: 30 minutes) Answer ONE question from this section. Your answer in this section should be approximately 250 to 300 words. You MUST write in Standard English. EITHER 7. Too many accidents are caused by careless young drivers. Write an essay giving your views on this statement. OR 8. It.is a complete waste of resources for governments to have a School Feeding. Programme. Let parents be responsible for their children's nutrition. Write a letter to.the Editor giving your views on this statement. END OF EXAM