Secondary 2 English Language Comprehension

"Secondary Two English Language Comprehension" is written specially to meet the objectives of the latest 2010 English Language Syllabus issued by the Ministry of Education.

Both Comprehension and Cloze Texts as well as Graphic Organisers, Graphic Stimuli, Texts for Sequencing, Texts for Editing, Texts for Note-Taking, Notes Splash and Word Splash together with the questions asked have been written and designed in such a manner that they use the English Language for the following purposes:

expressing oneself and interacting with others

telling stories

giving instructions and directions

reviewing and evaluating

persuading others

describing and giving factual accounts

appreciating different personalities

acquiring a wide range of information and ideas

editing

sequencing

consolidating ideas

The texts cover a wide range of topics from the Arts to the present Digital Age with the aim of giving students exposure on current and future issues in the increasingly connected and globalised world.

We are confident that this assessment book will equip students with the skills and abilities to: (a) listen, read and view issues critically and with accuracy; (b) speak, write and represent in the English Language creatively and fluently; and (c) understand and use the English Language grammar and vocabulary accurately and appropriately to enhance meaningful communication.

It is our sincere hope that this assessment book would bring immeasurable benefits to all users.