ANSWER SCHEME SET A PAPER 2 2015SECTION A1. B2. A3. D4. B5. A6. D7. B8. A9. A10. B11. D12. A13. C14. A15. CSECTION B(SPELLING IS MANDATORY)Question 16:The Leatherback TurtlesQuestion 17:Rantau Abang BeachQuestion 18:pollutionQuestion 19:over-fishingQuestion 20:eggs are poachedQuestion 21:they were infertileQuestion 22:use the semen from the turtlesQuestion 23:cloningQuestion 24:Olive RidleyQuestion 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. PointsContentsMarks

C1Mark saw Ken being bullied,1

C2he rushed over to help.1

C3He helped him retrieved his spectacles1

C4and carried his books.1

C5Both remained friends although they went to different universities.1

C6[When Ken graduated from medical school,] he invited Mark for his graduation ceremony.1

C7[He had been asked to give a speech and] he wanted Mark to be present1

C8[On graduation day,] Mark noticed that Ken was very confident 1

C9and extremely popular on campus.1

C10In his speech, Ken revealed that he had once contemplated suicide.1

C11Marks friendship 1

C12and sincerity [showed him that life was worth living.]1

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 PRESENTATIONMarkPARAPHRASEMarkUSE OF ENGLISH

5A sustained attempt to re-phrase text. Expression is secure. Allowance given for phrases / words lifted from text that are difficult to substitute.5Very occasional first draft slips. Language is accurate. Varied sentence structures. Use of original complex syntax. Punctuation and spelling accurate.

4A noticeable attempt to re-phrase text. Free from stretches of concentrated lifting. Expression generally sound.4Language almost always accurate. Isolated serious errors. Some varied structures. Sentences may include original complex syntax. Punctuation and spelling nearly always accurate.

3Intelligent and selective lifting. Limited attempts to re-phrase. Expression may not always be secure.3Language 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.

2Wholesale copying of text material, not a complete transcript of the original. Own language limited to single word substitution. Irrelevant sections more frequent.

2More frequent serious errors but meaning never in doubt. Simple structures but accuracy not sustained. Simple punctuation and spelling of simple words largely accurate. Irrelevant or distorted details might destroy sequence in places.

1More or less a complete transcript of the text. Random transcription of irrelevant parts of text.1Heavy frequency of serious errors. Fractured syntax. Poor punctuation and spelling. Errors impede reading.

SECTION D32. a. 'Forward the Light Brigade!'/'Charge for their guns' b. blunderedc. 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.