Part 2

Questions 9 - 16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided.

Released (0) on 2009, Minecraft has (9) becoming one of the world’s most
popular games. Minecraft is often described as a ‘sandbox game’. This means that it is virtual
land (10) which users can create their own worlds and experiences. Players use building blocks,
resources discovered on the site (11) but their own creativity. You can (12) playing on it on
most electronic devices. So, what explains (13) his popularity? Minecraft has been described
as a game with no (14) rule. It does not come with a set of instructions or a stated objective -
players can build and explore (15) she want. It is often compared to virtual Lego. This means
that Minecraft fans have a lot of flexibility in term of how they play. Users can recreate an
existing fantasy world or build a new one (16) with scratch, they can fight villains and seek
adventure, and they can play alone or with friends

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Part 3

Read the poster below and answer questions 17 to 24.

THE RISING TREND OF MOBILE MESSAGING APPS

Mobile messaging apps are fast becoming the most popular form of
communications among young people. As mobile messaging apps don’t charge per
message, parents do not have to spend a fortune on their children’s phone bills.
Some apps are even free of charge!

The message are sent instantly, therefore users find it almost the same as
‘talking face to face’. Aside from personal messages, users can also create group
chats where one can chat with multiple people at the same time. Sharing photos
and videos is also easier via mobile messaging app.

However, due to its attractive features and rising popularity, parents are
growing more and more concerned. Many complain that their children tend to
spend more time chatting on mobile phones and less time communicating in the
real world. The kids are also easily distracted and find it difficult to focus on
schoolwork.

In terms of language, most teens use abbreviations and slang for faster
communication. This leads to the growing ignorance of proper grammar, spelling
and punctuation. Virus can also easily spread via messaging, so an anti-virus
software needs to be installed.
Question 17 – 24
Complete the following table.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write you answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

MOBILE MESSAGING APPS

Advantages Disadvantages
Some messaging apps are 17 _____________ 21 _____________________________in the
_______________ real world
Communication is quick because messages Children are 22 ________________________
are 18 _______________________________ from schoolwork
Able to create 19 ______________________ Children do not know proper grammar, 23 __
for discussions ____________________
Able to share 20 _______________________ Virus can 24 __________________________
easily
[8 marks]

Questions 17 - 24
Complete the following table.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

MOBILE MESSAGING APPS

 Advantages Disadvantages

Some messaging apps are 17 ________________ 21 ____________________________ in the real

______________________ world

Communication is quick because messages are Childern are 22 __________________________

18 ______________________________ from schoolwork

Able to create 19 __________________________ Children do not know proper grammar, 23 _____

for discussions _________________________________

Able to share 20 __________________________ Virus can 24 _____________________________

easily