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SECTION A
(10 marks)
[Time suggested: 15 minutes]
Question 1
The text below is about a lake lost to pollution.
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. The errors
have been underlined for you.
Write one word to correct the error in the space provided. An
example has been given. The correct word must not change the
meaning of the sentence.

The lake used to be a paradise for both residents and water e.g
birds. But

____________

today, it is filling with rubbish and other kinds of waste. a) ____________


Previous, the sight of many egrets painted the trees. b) ____________
Hundreds from flamingos perched in the water in search of c) ____________
fish. A neighbourhood was surrounded by greenery. The d) ____________
lake were even perfect for canoeing. Eagles could be seen e) ____________
swooping up to catch fish. However, this all began to f) ____________
change about three years ago. Fewer water birds visited g) ____________
the lake as time go by. Dead fish began to float behind the h) ____________
surface of the water. The lake used to be very deep, but i) ____________
now people can easily cross her on foot. The water is now a j) ____________
murky shade of green. The water birds has stopped coming
because their habitat have been destroyed. Residents in

the neighbourhood are definitely upset about the dismal


state of the lake because of water pollution. The lake is no
longer a pleasant place to be.
SECTION B
(30 marks)
[Time suggested: 40 minutes]
Question 2
Read the news article below. Then, answer questions (a) (j).

Petronas StreetSmart : Lessons for Life, is an interactive


travelling exhibition promotes the importance of road safety.
It features interactive programmes and activities that
provide information on road safety. It aims to promote road
safety awareness and inculcate responsible road safety
habits among Malaysians.
Pupil A. Mukhis, 12, found the exhibition informative and
interesting. He was shocked to know the impact on the
human skull if one does not wear a helmet.
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The exhibition was an unconventional approach to increase
road safety awareness among children. Instead of parents
educating their children, it is the children who, after visiting
the exhibition, will tell their parents the importance of road
safety. They will learn and explain the scientific concepts
behind road safety to their parents.
The exhibition was first set up in 2001. Over the past 14
years, it has reached more than 1.4
million Malaysians in almost every state in Malaysia.
Facilitators also visit schools and communities to run
workshops and activities.

Questions (a) (j)


Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organizer.

Objectives
(a) To promote
___________________________________

(b) To inculcate
__________________________________

Role of participants/children
(c) To tell parents
______________________________________
(d) To learn and
______________________________________

for Life Exhibition


Lesson
PETRONAS Streetsmart

______________________________________

Details
Venue :
(h) ___________________________
Duration :
(i)___________________________
Opening hours:
(j) __________________________

History of exhibition
(e) Set up year: _____________________
Achievements
(f) Reached more than
_________________________________________
(g) Facilitators visit schools and
communities
to_______________________________________
_________________________________________
_

Question 3
Read the following book reviews. Then, answer questions (a) (j).

Mr Poppers Penguins
By Richard and
Florence Atwater
One of the oldest and best
loved
zany
childrens
stories. This tale tells of
Mr. Popper, who turns his
humdrum life around by
raising penguins from the
South Pole.

The Hitchhikers Guide to the


Galaxy
By Douglas Adams
Hapless hero Arthur Dent is
abducted from Earth moments
before the planet is obliterated
for the construction of an
intergalactic
highway.
Older
readers would appreciate learning
the secrets of the universe from
one of the funniest books ever
written.

Jumanji
By Chris Van Allsburg
Nothing seems more harmless
than a board game, except
when the board game is a
perilous jungle adventure come
to life. Lions, snakes, volcanoes
and
monkeys
will
keep
reluctant readers turning the
page with every roll of the dice.

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The Adventures of Blue


Avenger By Norma Howe
On his 16th birthday, David
Schumacher legally changes
his name to Blue Avenger and
begins to grapple with all the
questions of the universe.
Proving
that
even
the
monumental
goal
can
be
achieved, this novel keeps
readers glued
until the last
page.

The Worst-Case Scenario


Survival Handbook
By Joshua Piven and David
Borgenicht
If fiction doesnt appeal to your
ordinary teenager, this humorous
yet educational guide tells you
how to escape from quicksand or
what to do when your parachute
doesnt open.

Where the Wild Things Are


By Maurice Sendak
When misbehaving Max gets
sent to his room without dinner,
he enters a wild world where
monsters lurk and adventure
awaits. This brilliantly illustrated
childrens classic not only
encourages reading but also
helps
children
to
use
their
imagination.

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

A person who enjoys books on sea animals should read


about Mr Popper.

(b)
Children will become unimaginative when reading the
book on the wild world.
(c)
In the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, the hero saves
Earth from
destruction.
(d)
The book Jumanji is a board game based on jungle
adventures.

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___________
___________
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4 marks

Questions (e) (i) : Read the text carefully and answer the questions
below.
(e) Who turned into Blue Avenger and when did this happen?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

1
mark

(f) If one wants to know more about the secrets of the universe, which is the
best book to read? Why is this so?
______________________________________________________________________________ 1
mark
______________________________________________________________________________
(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the article.
Meaning

Word/ Phrase

(i)

deal with or struggle with

______________________________________
_

(ii)

to be wiped out or
destroyed

______________________________________
_

2
marks

(h) Would you be interested in playing a board game? If so, which game
would you choose and why?
______________________________________________________________________________

1
mark

______________________________________________________________________________
(i) Why was Max sent to his room without dinner? How does he pass the time
in his room?
______________________________________________________________________________
j) You plan to get a few books for your younger sister. In about 50 words,
write a note to a friend about it. In your note:
encourage her/him to join you to select the books
give reasons for your choice
add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

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1
mark

SECTION C
(20 marks)
[Time suggested: 20 minutes]

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Question 4
Read the text below.
Priyanka and her family spent the school holidays at a Malay village in Kedah. They joined a
homestay programme together with a few other families. When they arrived, they were given a warm
welcome. A few men played the kompang, a traditional Malay drum while several young boys put on a
silat performance. Silat is a traditional Malay martial art.
Then, the guests met their respective host families. They were invited to have lunch by the
river. They tried some Kedahan dishes such as kerabu, gulai masak pedas and laksa Kedah. After such
a hearty lunch, they went to their foster familys home to rest.
The following day, Priyanka woke up early. She went outside and saw some of the villagers in
their boats by the river. She hoped she would be able to try that. After breakfast, the family were taught
how to weave mats and baskets out of mengkuang leaves.
At 11.30 a.m., Priyanka and the other families went to a paddy field. There, she saw a boy
catching fish. He invited them to join him. With so many people in the paddy field, it soon became a
muddy mess. Priyanka learnt how to use a fish trap and caught two fish.
After a long bath, Priyanka and her family had dinner. The fish that was caught earlier was
grilled and served. As the families ate, they were entertained by a wayang kulit shadow theatre
performance. Although Priyanka was very tired, she fixed her gaze on the performance.

Read the text carefully and answer questions (a) (h).


(a) What did Priyanka and her family do during the last school holidays?
___________________________________________________________________________

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mark

(b) The villagers greeted their guests as they arrived. What did they do?
i.____________________________________________________________________________ 2
ii.____________________________________________________________________________ marks
(c) What did the guests do before they went to their foster familys home?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

1
mark

(d) What activities did Priyanka and her family do on the second day of their
visit?
i. ___________________________________________________________________________

2
marks

ii. ___________________________________________________________________________
(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the text.
Meaning
(i) A holiday spent living in the home of
a local family

Word/ Phrase

(ii) A form of self-defence


(iii) Filling and wholesome
(iv) Cooked over a strong heat
4
marks
(f) Why did Priyanka take a long bath after catching fish in the paddy field?
_____________________________________________________________________________
(g) Priyanka was very tired but still fixed her gaze on the wayang kulit

1
mark

performance. Why do you think she did this?


______________________________________________________________________________

2
marks

______________________________________________________________________________
(h) Give two other activities you would like to do if you had the chance to
stay in a homestay village.
(i)
____________________________________________________________________________
(ii)
___________________________________________________________________________

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Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then answer questions (a) (d).
The Fighters Lines; By Marzuki Ali

I am old and worn

the net of deceit spread everywhere

and have lost all my strength

disturbs me

sufferings
and the history of the fight for

In the name of justice

independence

Wake up and form ranks, sons of our

have forced sacrifices

ancestor

that know no name or life

Be brave
And erect a wall of people

from the wheelchair of the rest of my days

Stand up, heirs of our freedom

I, body and energy crushed


see and cannot do much

I have no more voice

these times are too big a challenge

It is you now who should speak

for the remnants of my crippled years

(a) Who is the persona in the poem?

2
marks

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_____________________________________________________________________________

1
mark

(b) Who are the sons of our ancestor?


______________________________________________________________________________

1
mark

(c) Describe the mood of the poem.


______________________________________________________________________________

1
mark

(d) How should the younger generation answer the call of the persona?
(i) __________________________________________________________________________
(ii) __________________________________________________________________________

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SECTION D
(40 marks)
[Time suggested: 45 minutes)

Question 6

2
marks

The picture below shows a young man rescuing a lady from the sea. Based
on the picture given, write an article about the incident for your class
newsletter.

When writing the article, you should:


describe the incident
express how you felt
suggest two ways to prevent such an incident from repeating
write between 120 to 150 words

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Question 7
You should spend 15 minutes on this question.
The following is the novel studied in the Literature Component in English
Language.
1. The Railway Children

- Edith Nesbit ( retold by John


Escott)

Based on the novel above, write about a character that you like the most.
Provide evidence from the text to support your response. Write:
in not less than 50 words
in continuous writing (not in note form)

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