For the first time in my Sec 4 AMKSS life, I am proud to announce that I've passed my English!!! Ok...so maybe it's only Paper 2. But nevertheless...after failing for the pass 10 months, especially when you're under a stringent teacher who always claims to sitck closely to "The O Level marking scheme", the chances of you even getting a 30 is a million to 1.
After a meal at the coffeeshop nearby, we proceeded back to the hall where they were already returning our question papers and summary scripts. Well, I was quite disheartened to find that I only have 15/25. Content 9 points, like what I expected and language 6/10.
Then after checking with the answers, I realized that I could actually score an extra point. As in, I did write "the plot of Star Wars was unrealistic" even though the answer says "incredulous" or "unbelievble". So I clarified with Mrs Lai and got a dressing-down from her as she says she'll still give it to me. But she's not sure the O Level markers will as I'm not specific enough in my answer. I still have to write "the plot was unrealistic as they were pitting against great odds". However, I think it;s worth it if she "pays" me one mark after all the scolding.
While I was at the side of the hall "begging" for marks, the going through of the summary points ceased and Mrs Chung stepped onto the stage. I didn't know that they were still going through the answering questions part until Felicia threw my script at me and said" Wa lao...you get so high." I glanced at the mark and saw 11/25. So I retorted:" Where got so high? In the end still fail..." I did a quick calculation in my head and then looked up shocked as realization dawned on me.Because I scored 27/50! Ah!! A pass!! Finally...I mean...I failed common test (18/50) and all the mock exams and practices. So it's kind of amazing that I actually DID pass. Lol...
