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I. ‘Status quo’ is a Latin expression. Fill in the blanks with the Latin expressions from the table.
Table:
et cetera (etc.) = and so on | exempli gratia (e.g.) = for example | ad hoc = for a specific, often temporary purpose | in media res = into the middle of things | per se = by itself / fundamentally | quid pro quo = a favour given in return for something
(i) I enjoy reading fantasy books, ________ Harry Potter and Magical Paint Brush.
How to answer:
Start with the direct point, support it with a poem line or example, and end with the main idea in one clear sentence.
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e.g. (exempli gratia)
— it means “for example”, used before giving examples of fantasy books.
(ii) After helping Tanya with the homework, Ritu asked for a ________ to borrow her notes next time.
How to answer:
Start with the direct point, support it with a poem line or example, and end with the main idea in one clear sentence.
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quid pro quo
— a favour given in return for another favour (help for notes).
(iii) I love all kinds of outdoor activities, such as trekking, hiking, biking, ________.
How to answer:
Start with the direct point, support it with a poem line or example, and end with the main idea in one clear sentence.
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etc. (et cetera)
— it means “and so on”, used to show the list continues.
(iv) The park is not very special ________; it becomes more fun when you visit with friends.
How to answer:
Start with the direct point, support it with a poem line or example, and end with the main idea in one clear sentence.
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per se
— it means “by itself / on its own”. The park by itself is not special.
(v) We created an ________ team to organise the school festival.
How to answer:
Start with the direct point, support it with a poem line or example, and end with the main idea in one clear sentence.
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ad hoc
— a team made for a specific, temporary purpose (the festival).
(vi) The movie started ________, with the hero already fighting the villain in a huge battle.
How to answer:
Start with the direct point, support it with a poem line or example, and end with the main idea in one clear sentence.
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in media res
— it means “into the middle of things”; the movie began right in the middle of the action.
II. Rhetorical Questions. The line ‘Will it pull you forward / or push you back in fear?’ is a rhetorical question (asked to make the reader think, not for an answer).
1. Read the following rhetorical questions and state what they intend to achieve. (i) Isn’t it obvious that we must act now? Don’t we all have a responsibility to make a change? (ii) Will we let fear control us, or will we rise above it?
How to answer:
Start with the direct point, support it with a poem line or example, and end with the main idea in one clear sentence.
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(i)
These questions intend to make the reader feel a
sense of urgency and shared responsibility
— pushing us to
act now and bring change
.
(ii) This question intends to make the reader choose courage over fear — it inspires us to rise above our fears rather than be controlled by them.
(ii) This question intends to make the reader choose courage over fear — it inspires us to rise above our fears rather than be controlled by them.
2. Match the situations in Column 1 to the rhetorical questions in Column 2.
| Column 1 (Situation) | Column 2 (Rhetorical Question) |
|---|---|
| (i) Deciding whether to stand up for what is right | A. How can we ever grow if we never try anything new? |
| (ii) Owning up to a mistake made in a group project | B. Isn’t it better to admit our mistakes than to let them define us? |
| (iii) Deciding whether to try something challenging, like public speaking | C. If I don’t take responsibility now, when will I? |
| (iv) Choosing between two career paths | D. Can I really move forward without knowing which path to take? |
| (v) Deciding whether to apologise for a mistake | E. What’s the point of playing it safe if it means staying stuck? |
| (vi) Trying something new and stepping out of your comfort zone | F. How can we stay silent when we know what is right? |
Check the matching (Column 1 → Column 2).
How to answer:
Match the phrase with the image or idea it creates, then verify that no extra option is being forced.
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Answers:
- (i) Standing up for what is right → C. If I don’t take responsibility now, when will I?
- (ii) Owning up to a mistake → B. Isn’t it better to admit our mistakes than to let them define us?
- (iii) Trying something challenging (public speaking) → A. How can we ever grow if we never try anything new?
- (iv) Choosing between two career paths → D. Can I really move forward without knowing which path to take?
- (v) Deciding whether to apologise for a mistake → E. What’s the point of playing it safe if it means staying stuck?
- (vi) Trying something new and stepping out of your comfort zone → F. How can we stay silent when we know what is right?
