ANSWER SCHEME SET A PAPER 2 2015

SECTION A
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. A
9. A
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

B
D
A
C
A
C
SECTION B
(SPELLING IS MANDATORY)

Question 16: The Leatherback Turtles

Question 17: Rantau Abang Beach
Question 18: pollution
Question 19: over-fishing
Question 20: eggs are poached
Question 21: they were infertile
Question 22: use the semen from the turtles
Question 23: cloning
Question 24: Olive Ridley
Question 25: Hawksbill

SECTION C

26. (a)
Ken was bullied by a group of students [who knocked him over and
sent his belongings scattering.]
(b) Mark helped Ken / Mark rushed to Kens aid [and helped him to retrieve
his spectacles and books.]
27. (a) Mark found Ken to be a nice guy [and developed a strong liking for his
new friend.]
(b) [Ken wanted] to become a doctor/ any job related to medical studies.
28. (i) Ken was more confident/popular.
(ii) Ken looked more attractive/handsome.
29. (a) He was planning to take an overdose of sleeping pills.
(b) Incredulity
30. Ken decided not to kill himself after befriending Mark because
-Marks simple gesture of kindness led Ken to believe that there was still
hope for him
-He also realised that he wanted to savour the happiness that he had found
through his friendship with Mark.
-Any acceptable answer with similar idea[s].
31.
Poin
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C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12

Contents
Mark saw Ken being bullied,
he rushed over to help.
He helped him retrieved his spectacles
and carried his books.
Both remained friends although they went to
different universities.
[When Ken graduated from medical school,] he
invited Mark for his graduation ceremony.
[He had been asked to give a speech and] he wanted
Mark to be present
[On graduation day,] Mark noticed that Ken was very
confident
and extremely popular on campus.
In his speech, Ken revealed that he had once
contemplated suicide.
Marks friendship
and sincerity [showed him that life was worth living.]

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When Mark saw Ken being bullied, he rushed over to help. He helped him
retrieve his spectacles and carried his books. They got to know each other over
the years and eventually became best friends. After finishing school, both of
them went to different universities. When Ken graduated from medical school,
he invited Mark for his graduation ceremony. He had been asked to give a
speech and he wanted Mark to be present. On graduation day, Mark noticed
that Ken was very confident and extremely popular on campus. During his
speech Ken revealed that he had once contemplated suicide. During that crucial
point in his life he unexpectedly met Mark. Marks friendship and sincerity
showed him that life was worth living. He thanked Mark for unwittingly saving
his life that day. (130 words)
SUMMARY: CRITERIA FOR STYLE AND PRESENTATION
Mark

PARAPHRASE
A sustained attempt to rephrase text. Expression is
secure. Allowance given for
phrases / words lifted from
text that are difficult to
substitute.

A noticeable attempt to rephrase text. Free from

stretches of concentrated
lifting. Expression generally
sound.

Intelligent and selective

lifting. Limited attempts to
re-phrase. Expression may
not always be secure.

Wholesale copying of text

material, not a complete
transcript of the original.
Own language limited to
single word substitution.

Mar
k

USE OF ENGLISH
Very occasional first draft slips.
Language is accurate. Varied
sentence structures. Use of
original complex syntax.
Punctuation and spelling
accurate.
Language almost always
accurate. Isolated serious
errors. Some varied structures.
Sentences may include original
complex syntax. Punctuation
and spelling nearly always
accurate.
Language is largely accurate.
Simple structures tend to
dominate. Noticeable serious
errors but not frequent.
Sentences that show some
varieties and complexities will
generally be lifted from the text.
Punctuation and spelling largely
accurate.

More frequent serious errors but

meaning never in doubt. Simple
structures but accuracy not
sustained. Simple punctuation
and spelling of simple words

Irrelevant sections more

frequent.

More or less a complete

transcript of the text.
Random transcription of
irrelevant parts of text.

largely accurate. Irrelevant or

distorted details might destroy
sequence in places.

Heavy frequency of serious

errors. Fractured syntax. Poor
punctuation and spelling. Errors
impede reading.

SECTION D
32.

a. 'Forward the Light Brigade!'/'Charge for their guns'

b. blundered
c. The feeling of being totally surrounded/trapped.
d.
Yes
It is noble to die for one's country
We must be ready to make sacrifices for what we believe in
No
War is an unnecessary evil.
We should not give blind, unthinking obedience to orders.

33.
Based on the short story by M. G. Vassanji, determination leads to one's
success is widely portrayed. This can be seen especially in Aloo's life.
Determination leads to Aloo's success because Aloo manages to realize his
dreams of studying abroad in America. This can be seen when he works hard to
gather information and get a placement in universities in America. After being
inspired by Mr. Datoo, who comes back to visit from America, Aloo consistently
writes to many universities in order to find information from the universities. This
takes him a few months. As he does not give up, he succeeds in getting
satisfying results for his efforts. He is offered a scholarship from the California
University of Technology.
Determination leads to Aloo's success because Aloo manages to convince
his mother into allowing him to go to America. This can be seen when Aloo's
mother finally gives her blessings for him to go. Initially, Aloo's mother was
unhappy that Aloo wanted to study abroad. She was against Aloo's wish because
she believed that Aloo would not return after his studies. Apart from losing Aloo,
she was also concerned about the financial aspect of the trip. However , after
seeing Aloo's determination and consulting with Mr. Velji, Aloo gets his mother's
permission. If Aloo would have agreed to his mother's initial decision, he would
have had to give up his dream to go and study abroad in America.