3A/4A. They are the most wonderful classes I have ever been in. I remember the first day in 3A. Everyone was so quiet waiting for the teacher to arrive. And when Mr Pang stepped in and talked to us, you can even hear the wind blow. All right, it's good to be in a class whereby there isn't much noise, but not until it was soooo quiet. I remembered making a lot of noise with the ex-2B gang near the back of the class.

After activities like the secondary three orientation camp, PE lessons and Victoria 130, our class became more bonded. Our class became more active. The most memorable thing about our class is the 131m-long banner, which was completed successfully during Victorian Challenge earlier this year.

Our class is indeed not like any other typical class. Our class can juggle our studies with our CCA and yet excelling in both. Being in 3A/4A is really a challenge, because you need to strive to keep up with the top. Even getting last in class is considered quite good in other classes. Look at this picture...

Source AIn 4A, it's not whether you get your A1 or not. It's whether you get 90% or not. This is what our class achieved for A-Maths and E-Maths respectively.

Because 4A is so competitive, you cannot afford to write crap answers like this:

Source B

In fact, to do well, you must know that time is an important factor. In exams, you cannot write long essays. You need to write quality ones... short enough to score the maximum marks possible.

Source C

One more point to take note. Being in 3A/4A, you must do everything with style and professionalism. You cannot let teachers or anyone criticise you, especially in examinations. In fact, whatever small mistakes you make may be exaggerated and laughed at by others.

Source DWhat a classic! "This was one point :("




Section A (Answer all questions)
1) Theme question: Does studying in 4A ensure good academic results?

a) Study Source A.
What does this source say? Explain your answer. [5]

b) Study Sources B and C.
How different are these two sources? Explain your answer. [6]

c) Study Source C.
Does this source prove that you can get high marks by writing less? Explain your answer. [7]

d) Study Source D.
How useful is this source in telling you that studying in 4A ensures good academic results? Explain your answer. [7]



Section B (Answer only one question)

2) Academics
a) How far is the education from teachers a factor in ensuring good academic results in 4A? Explain your answer. [12]

b) "4A studies more than they play". Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [13]

3) Class bonding
a) How far does the Victoria 130 challenge forge a stronger bond between the students of 4A? Explain your answer. [12]

b) Here are 3 ways 4A bond with each other:

i) Buying of class jerseys

ii) Playing soccer during post-prelim break

iii) Going to LAN shops after school

Which of the above is the most crucial in bonding the class together? Explain your answer. [13]