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PAPER 2

SECTION A: GUIDED WRITING[30 marks]

Write a story based on the pictures and notes.

May Li waited bus after school bus arrived boarded very crowded

hot day bag heavy carried files books got seat others stood

next stop old lady boarded carried May Li got up offered seat old ladybasket food no place stood grateful gave dumplings May Li thanked

When writing your story, you should: give it a suitable title

use all the notes given to make your storymore interesting

make sure itis not less than 120 words

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SECTION B: SUMMARY[10 marks]

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Write a summary on the Internet business and its advantages:

Your summary must:

not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below

be in continuous writing ( not note form)

be written in one paragraph

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning.Begin your summary as follows:

The Internet has become the information superhighway for the buying public...

SECTION C: NOVELS[10 marks]

Novels

1 The Boscombe Valley Mystery - Arthur Conan Doyle

2 Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Jules Verne

3 Black Beauty - Anna Sewell

Based on one of the novels above, write on an incident which you cannot forget.

Give reasons to support your answer.

Your response should be:

in not less than 50 words

in continuous writing ( not note form)

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The Internet has become the information superhighway for the buyingpublic. Most people prefer the hassle-free transactions that Internet shopping can

offer. As a result, the Internet has become the most powerful selling tool.

In comparison to other forms of marketing, Internet Promotion presents the

advantage of reduced budget and storage costs, when compared with printingbrochures, producing television or radio advertisements or managing a call

centre. It presents a fast and cost effective option for penetrating new markets.

Websites act as virtual storefronts, allowing businesses to stay open 24 hoursthroughout the week.

Email makes business communications instant, whether the customer or

business affiliate is across the street or across the globe. It makes it easier forcustomers to maintain contact and readily facilitates repeat purchasing.

Another important advantage of Internet Promotion is that it saves time

since it generally does away with counselling on product uses and benefits,

service information and sales administration. Visitors can access frequentlyasked questions to help themselves, and can buy online, without the

involvement of staff. This saves time and money.

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Answer Scheme Mid Year Examination

Paper 1

1 B 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 A 6 D 7 A 8 C 9 B 10 C11 B 12 C 13 C 14 D 15 B 16 C 17 D 18 A 19 A 20 A

21 D 22 A 23 C 24 B 25 C 26 C 27 B 28 B 29 A 30 B

31 C 32 D 33 D 34 B 35 C 36 D 37 D 38 A 39 A 40 C

Paper 2

Section B

1. Most people prefer the hassle-free transactions.

2. Internet Promotion presents reduced budget and storage costs.3. Websites act as virtual storefronts, allowing businesses to stay open 24 hours.

4. Email makes business communications instant.

5. Internet Promotion saves time and money since customers can help themselves and buy

online, without the involvement of staff.

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