Friday, December 29, 2006

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JUNE 1989
1.(a) The name of the river was Wangong.
(b) "pulled up" means halted.
2.(a) It means that the rays of the sun made the rushing water glitter or shine brightly with flashing points of light.
(b)(1) The rain had persisted for a few days.
(2) The winter snow that was brought down from the mountain slopes.
3.(a) He had been warned to expect bad weather and the Wangong in flood.
(b) He had not expected the Wangong to be so badly flooded, especially with the winter snow from the mountain slopes.(c) The word is "endured".
4.(a) The word is "frequently".
(b) It means "the point of collapse".
(c) It tells us that the horse was restless and fidgety.
(d) This was because Lynn was in a terrible state of exhaustion and he had no confidence in his horse.
5.(a) "thinking twice about it" means hesitating.
(b) "He did not pause" shows that he did not think twice about it.
6.(1) It was too close to the rapids.
(2) He needed a gradual slope not too near the rapids to get his horse to enter the river more confidently.
7.(a) "Taken unawares" means to be taken by surprise.
(b) The words mean "everything".
(c) It means "not put off by".
(d) This was because the water was icy cold which would induce numbness and chances of getting hit by debris in the rapid current were great.
8.(a) The blow slipped to one side and had not much force.
(b) He was too numb with cold and too absorbed with the immediate danger of drowning.
9.(a) This was because his body was numb and he had used up all of his strength.
(b) It means "got him back to a conscious state".
10. It was the blood from the cut on his face.
11. By allowing his horse to canter, the motion brought pain to his body, however, it also brought him closer to home.
12. 1. stopped 2. bring upon 3. diminishing 4. thinking 5. maximum level

1989 summary
Lynn rode as far upstream from the rapids as possible and walked decisively into the flood river. The mare fought against entering the river but Lynn forced the creature on. In th desperate fight against the rushing waters, Lynn kicked himself free of the stirrups. He harnessed all his skill and strengthto guide the mare to the opposite bank. Beyond mid-stream the carcass of a kangaroo hit the mare causing it to panic. A submerged struggle to save their lives. Lynn realised his only chance was to get hold of the mare's reins. While he worded for them, he was injured in the face by a hefty blow. Nevertheless, despite his failing strength, Lynn managed to grab hold of the reins and guide the mare to the opposite bank before he let go of the reins. Finally, he laid on the bank helpless and weak.

hey, i realised i haven post 1988 de. lol.
1991 de dunnid la huh. haressh went thro le.

JUNE 1988
1.(a) It tells us that the heat was immense and almost unbearable.
(b) The grass had turned "brown" because of the intense heat and the lack of rain.
(c) The heat had caused the corn to become dry and crisp. The word is "paper".
2.(a) The heat has encouraged their breeding.
(b) We know that because we find him going about his usual work.
3.(a) It was the smoke seen in the distance.
(b) "It" refers to the smoke and "comprehend" means to understand.
(c) They used the axes to hack at bushes and anything in the fire's path that could burn.
4. The men had took the countryside for granted and only in the threat of losing it, did they began to appreciate it's beauty.
5.(a) The animals were running together with the men instead of running away from them.
(b) The animals were trying to escape from the fire.
6. It was sweating because of the tremendous heat of the summer, and secondly, it was because of the heat of the fire.
7.(a) They hoped to extinguish their blazing clothes in the stream.
(b) It was a desperate attempt because there was no water in the river.
8. This was because the dropping wind would not fan it further and it would run out of things to burn.
9.(a) It means they felt alone and unprotected.
(b) They felt isolated because in the face of this threat, the men would not be there to help them.
10. Firstly, flames began to flutter along the highest branches of the remaining trees; secondly, the flames moved upwards ... had prepared; and thirdly, the flames ... snakes advancing.
11. The two fears were that they would not be able to douse the fire as there was a lack of water, and had the wind turned in the favour of the fire, it would have done more damage. This would result in the loss of their property, possessions and even families.
12. 1. collapsed 2. dried up 3. certain 4. useless 5. hardly
13. When the fire-fighters realised the fire was getting closer, they decided that they should retreat to the stony hillside where there was a natural break, and then prepare to meet with the fire when it came. They began by clearing the area of anything combustible. That day the fire did not come. Suddenly, the wind blew the fire afresh and the men realised the danger they were in.They went about clearing a wider area to prevent the fire from spreading. Flames were seen atop trees making destruction imminent. A few villagers dragged a hose to try in vain to put out the fire. Almost suddenly they felt a cool wind. The fire was cornered by the wind. The mean were elated and they fought with renewed vigour.

JUNE 1990
1.(a) The fact that they are perched on rocky summits gives them this appearance.
(b) The evidence is in the statement "even though this cannot be the case".
(c) They are made of stone.
(d) It appears different because its building or establishments were made centuries ago.
2.(a) They were on high ground which enabled the occupants to see all around them thus preventing surprise attacks upon themselves and the enemy would have a difficult time trying to advance upwards on steep slopes.
(b) Firstly, they had sentries on the walls who would keep a look-out for danger while the settlers worked their land and, secondly, all of them would remain behind the walls at night for safety.
3. Firstly, some of the villagers were killed in the battle fields, and secondly, those who survived refused to return to the poverty of village life.
4. "imaginary"
5.(a) The evidence is in the statement "typical of those he came to know well in his journeys on foot".
(b) It tells that the road is hardly recognisable as a proper road - it merely provides access from and to the house.
6.(a) The need to survive.
(b) It suggests that Maker was unwilling to sell the plough.
7. Blacksmith and carpenter.
8. The village has broken down and has fallen into ruins.
9.(a) It may be because Hunter would not let him leave, as there was hardly anyone else in the village to keep it alive.
(b)(i) The two ways are the sowing of the same old crop and farming with an old type of plough instead of modern machines.
(ii) The newspapers had given the movement much positive publicity but it did not have much impact or influence on the people.
10. "survive" means to continue to exist whereas "revive" means to bring back into practise.
11.(a) The anvil symbolises the work and livelihood of man - by taking the anvil away from the village, it is almost like taking away the village's life.
(b) The increase in tourists had created a market for handicrafts such as furniture, pottery and jewelry, thus, bringing back art and craft workshops to the villages.
12. 1. completely 2. appeared 3. permanently 4. countryside 5. actual
13. Althought hill-top villages have existed in this region for centuries, by 1990 there were several major changes. Some of these villages were falling into ruins or being abandoned altogether. The war in Europe was one of the main causes which let to the decline of these villages. Not only did it kill off some of the inhabitants but it also discouraged a large number of the survivors from returning to the villages to revive their old village life. Further changes occurred later on. The remaining farmers brought the surrounding land cheaply and changed their farming methods, using modern machines and growing new crops. Later on, the growth in tourism brought back art and craft workshops dealing in the production of furniture, pottery and others. Soon new roads were made to enhance better communications. The old inhabitants were replaced with wealthy owners who modernised the houses and used them mainly as "second homes" to get away from the city.