SECTION FOUR
F The first three years of primary education emphasise the learning of language so as to provide pupils with a strong foundation for understanding what is taught in later stages of primary education. About fifty percent of curriculum time is used for language learning at the primary level. Other core subjects are taught to provide children with the necessary knowledge and s
kills to live and work in a modern society. Another important subject taught at primary school level is moral education. This programme aims to inculcate in pupils sound moral values and civic-consciousness.
G Recent trends in education have begun to emphasise aesthetics. While music and art and handicarft have always been a part of the primary school curriculum, there are better developed programmes now to teach literature and drama in secondary schools and junior colleges. There are also special art and music elective
Programmes to nurture talents among our students.
Questions 34-40
The Reading Passage has nine paragrahs labelled A-I Which paragraphs contain the following information?
Write the appropriate letters A-I in boxes 34-40 on your answer sheet.
NB You only need ONE LETTER FOR EACH ANSWER.
You may use any letter more than once.
Example
Answer
The meaning of ECA H
34 Examples of uniformed organisations
35 The main ethnic groups in Singapore
36 Examples of voluntary aesthetics programees
37 The amount of time spent on language learning at primary level
38 The age at which children begin school in Singapore
39 The language in which lessons are taught
40 The reasons for grouping children accordint to ability