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SECTION A(10 marks)

(Time suggested: 15 minutes)

The text below is a recount of an incident.

Question 1Read the text below. The first and the last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there isone grammatical error in each line.

Underline the error. Then, write one word to correct the error in the space provided. Anexample has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence.There are no spelling and punctuation errors in this text.

One day, I saw an old man trying to cross a busy road. Carswere passing by non-stop but it was difficult for him to do so.Feeling sorry for a old man, I offered to help him cross the road.The old man thank me but said he would prefer to cross the roadby herself. I was surprised as I thought he would welcome my help.Soon, the traffic begin to slow down. The old man slowly crossedacross to the other side of the road. Looking back to the incident, Ithink the pedestrians should take precaution measures when theywere walking on the road. They should use the bridge as it enablethem to cross the road safely. If they will walking in the dark, theyshould wears a light-coloured clothing with reflectors. If they didnot has any reflective clothing, they should carry a flashlight withthem so that drivers could see them.

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Section B( 30 marks )

( Time suggested : 40 minutes )

Question 2Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) – (j).

BANDING ISLAND

Banding Island provides excellent opportunities for tourists to indulge in nature. To reachBanding Island, take a 15-minute boat ride from Marina Jetty to Banding Jetty. Some ofinteresting attractions around the island are Temenggor Waterfall, Sewarnis Camp and BandingFishing Spot.

Temenggor Waterfall.

The waterfall is located 2 kilometers away from Banding Jetty. Listen to the loud roars ofthe water that fall into a flat and sandy area at the ground level. This area makes a perfect spotfor picnics. Many families with children come here to have picnics. However, this place lackspublic toilets.

Sewarnis Camp.

A 25-minute motorcycle ride from Banding Jetty to the bank of Sewarnis River will giveyou a chance to set a tent in a large open area called Sewarnis Camp. It is a popular campingspot among those who like camping. However, please be aware of snakes.

Banding Lake

Banding Lake is usually crowded during weekends and public holidays. The lake is only500 meters away from Temenggor Waterfall. It is a famous fishing spot. Please take note thatthose who want to fish here must pay a fee of RM10 to the Wildlife Department. Many speciesof freshwater fish can be caught here.

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Questions (a) – (j)Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organizer.

BANDINGISLAND

Name of place:

TemenggorWaterfall.

Name of place:

Sewarnis Camp.

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Question 3Read the poster below. Then, answer questions (a) – (j).

PROTECT & CONSERVE

We should learn to conserve wildlife as they are important to us and toour ecosystem. Everyone must work together to protect the animals andplants. All these living things are interconnected and form closerelationships that bring benefits to each other.

PRACTISE THE 3Rs

Reduce, reuse and recycle should be the motto for today’s generation. Toreduce means to buy and to use less things or energy. Save electricity andwater. Do not throw away things that are still usable. Donate or think of waysthey can be reused. Take recyclable materials such as paper and glass productsto the recycling centers.

LOOK FOR THE ALTERNATIVES

Some natural resources cannot be renewed such as coal and oil. Theyare fast depleting. Therefore, we should start using renewable resources suchas hydro electric power from the dams and solar energy from the sun.

TAKE ACTION

Everyone must do his or her part to protect our Earth. Some people stopeating sharks’ fins because killing sharks for their fins is a cruel act. Somechoose to carpool or cycle to work to reduce production ofgreenhouse gasses .

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Questions (a) to (d) :Based on the poster, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

(a) The poster describes 4 methods to protect environment. _________________ (1 mark)(b) Conservation is about working together to find new ways

to use natural resources. _________________ (1 mark)(c) The poster suggests that we use non-renewable natural

resources. _________________ (1 mark)(d) Using less electricity and water is part of practising the

3Rs. _________________ (1 mark)

Questions ( e ) to (i ) : Read the brochure carefully and answer the questions below.

(e) Why is wildlife important to the ecosystem?

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(f) What is the similarity between hydro-electric power and solar energy?

Both are______________________________________________________________(1mark)

(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the brochure.

Meaning Phrase

(i) ‘to use less’

(ii) ‘are being used rapidly’

(h) The production of greenhouse gases can be reduced through

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(i) What do you think will happen in the future if we do not use renewable resources to fulfilour needs starting from now?

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(j) Your younger brother asks for some suggestions to take care of the environment.In about 50 words, write an email to your younger brother.In your email:

give suggestions on how to take care of the environment write about the importance of protecting the environment add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

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Section C(20 marks)

(Time suggested: 20 minutes)

Question 4Read the speech on how to perform well in an examination.

Good morning students of SMK Seri Muda. Examination is important and assuch, you have to be well-prepared to perform your best. As the examination period isapproaching, some of you may have butterflies in your stomach. But, do not worry.Today, I would like to share some tips on how you can perform well in yourexamination.

Firstly, it is a bad habit to stay up late to catch up on your television. Anotherone is to revise at the eleventh hour. These bad habits should not be encouraged.Always revise consistently, especially after the lesson is taught.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions in class. Talk to your teachers as they canprovide you the necessary guidance. Besides, you can form a study group. Group studyenables you and your friends to share ideas and opinions. This can be a valuable sourceof information, especially in the area you are weak in.

During examination, listen to the instructions attentively given by the invigilator.He will tell you the time allocated to answer the questions and will ask you to check theprinted pages of the paper.

Use time given to you wisely in examination. If you are unable to answer adifficult question, do not waste your time on it. You can come back to it later. Move onto do the easier ones first. Once you have finished, do not leave the hall. Read what youhave answered and check your work. They may be some errors which can be corrected.

Don’t forget to bring along your identity card with you on the day of theexamination. You will need it to enter the examination hall. Finally, always arrive early,at least half an hour before the paper starts. Never arrive just in time or late for theexamination.

These are some of the tips you can follow to prepare yourselves for anexamination. Remember, our performance in an examination depends on our efforts toprepare for it. Good luck and thank you.

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Read the speech carefully and answer questions (a) – (i).

(a) State one bad habit to avoid when doing revision.

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(b) How can talking to teachers help you?

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(c) Why is group study a valuable source of information?

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(d) List two things that invigilators do before an examination starts.

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ii. ________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(e) Fill in the table with appropriate word/phrase from the speech.

Meaning Word/Phrase

i. feeling nervous

ii. at the last minute

iii. given amount

iv. a person who supervises candidatesduring examination

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(f) Why is it necessary to check the printed pages of the paper?

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(g) What should you do if you are unable to answer a question during the examination?

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(h) List two important things to do on the day of the examination.

i. ________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

ii. ________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(i) State two reasons why you should arrive early before the examination starts.

i. ________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

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Question 5Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer question (a) – (d).

(a) In the poem, why is the persona asking questions?

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(b) What does the persona want to know about the moon?

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(c) How does the persona describe the clouds?

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(d) In the last stanza, do you think Dad knows the answer? Give reason to your answer.

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I WONDERBy: Jeannie Kirby

I wonder why the grass is green,And why the wind is never seen?

Who taught the birds to build a nest,And told the trees to take a rest?

O, when the moon is not quite round,Where can the missing bit be found?

Who lights the stars, when they blow out,And makes the lightning flash about?

Who paints the rainbow in the sky,And hangs the fluffy clouds so high?

Why is it now, do you suppose,That Dad won’t tell me, if he knows?

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SECTION D[40 marks]

[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

Question 6You should spend 30 minutes on thuis question

The picture below shows a visit to an old folk’s home by a group of students.

Based on the picture given, write a report of the visit.

When writing about the recount, you should:

recount what happened express how you felt suggest ways to show appreciation to the elderly write between 120 to 150 words

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Question 7The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component in the English Language.

1 Around the World in 80 Days – Jules Verne2 How I Met Myself – David A. Hill3 The Railway Children – Edith Nesbit (retold by John Escott)

Based on one of the novels above, do you like the ending of the novel? Provide evidence fromthe novel to support your answer.Write:

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