Section A

[10 Marks]
[Time Suggested: 15 minutes]
Answer all questions in this paper
The text below is about bananas.
Question 1
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.

Bananas are one of the more widely consumed fruits in e.g most
the world for good reason. The curved yellow are a) ___________
b) ___________
wonderfully sweet with firm and creamy flesh. Bananas are c) ___________
available for harvest during the year. The banana plant takes d) ___________
e) ___________
an average of ten months to a year to bearing fruit. The f) ___________
traditional value of the fruit is also very high. It is pack with g) ___________
h) ___________
energy and vitamins. In most Asian countries, which the i) ___________
banana is indigenous, it is mainly considered as an j) ___________
invaluable sources of food. The food is consumed in many
ways. The banana plant is also very useful. The difference
parts of the banana plants are used for variety purposes.
The leaves are used to wrap food and sometimes as
disposable plates. This is a common scenery in Indian
restaurants. The bark of the trees can be used to make rope
for packing goods.

Section B
[30 marks]
[Time suggested : 40 minutes]
Question 2
Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) (j)

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

P.RAMLEE
THE LIVING LEGEND

Real Name:

Best Musical Score:

a)_______________________________

g) Movie:___________________________

Parents:

h) Year:______________________________

b)_______________________________
First Direction:

c)________________________________
Was married to:

i)___________________________________
Last Film:

d)_______________________________
(last marriage)

j)__________________________________

Departed on:
e)_______________________________
(date)
Cause of death:
f)________________________________

[10 marks]

Question 3
Read the poster below and answer questions (a) (i)

Questions (a) (d): Based on the poster, state whether the following statements
are True or False.

a) The poster describes four methods to protect the environment.

__________________(1 mark)
b) Conservation is about working together to find new ways to use
__________________(1 mark)
natural resources
c) The poster suggests that we use non-renewable natural resources.
__________________(1 mark)
d) Using less electricity and water is part of practicing the 3Rs.
__________________(1 mark)
Questions (e) (i): Read the poster carefully and answer the questions below.
e) Why is wildlife important to the ecosystem?
____________________________________________________________________________(1 mark)
f) What do wind energy, hydro-electric power and solar energy have in common?
____________________________________________________________________________(1 mark)
g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the poster.

Meaning
i) Materials or substances that
originate from nature.
ii) do not harm the environment

Phrase
_____________________________________(1
mark)
_____________________________________(1
mark)

h) How can we reduce the production of greenhouse gases?

_____________________________________________________________________________(1 mark)
i) What do you think will happen if we do not conserve wildlife?
_____________________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

[10marks]

j) You wish to join a campaign to help save the turtles. You need your fathers permission
but he is not at home. In about 50 words, write a message to your father.
In your message:

 Ask for his permission.

Give reasons why this campaign is important.
Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting.

Dear _________,
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Yours,
________________

[10
marks]

Section C
[20 marks]
[Time suggested : 20 minutes]

Question 4

Read the article about bullying.

Read the article carefully and answer questions (a) (i).

a) Why is bullying a social problem?
_________________________________________________________________________(1
mark)
b) List two ways a bully can hurt a victim.

i.

___________________________________________________________________(1
mark)
ii.
___________________________________________________________________(1
mark)
c) What are the characteristics of the victims of bullying?
_________________________________________________________________________( 1
mark)
d) What happens to victims who have been bullied for a long time?
_________________________________________________________________________(1
mark)
e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word / phrase from the article.
Meaning
i.

Make suggestions

ii.

Pick on people

iii.

To be surprised

iv.

To remove

Word/ Phrase

f) How do the school counsellors handle bullies?

_________________________________________________________________________(1
mark)
g) Why are students advised to spend time in groups?
_________________________________________________________________________(1
mark)
h) What are the benefits of taking self-defence classes?
a) ___________________________________________________________________(1
mark)
b) ___________________________________________________________________(1
mark)
i) State two other ways to get rid of bullying in schools.
i.
ii.

____________________________________________________________________(1
mark)
____________________________________________________________________(1
mark)

[15
marks]
Question 5
Read the poem carefully. Then, answer questions (a) (d).

a) Why does the river compared to a hoarder?

_________________________________________________________________________(1
mark)
b) How does the river dance?
_________________________________________________________________________(1
mark)
c) What word can describe the river when he gobbled up trees?
_________________________________________________________________________(1
mark)
d) Do you agree that the river is more of a friend than enemy? Why do you think
so?

________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________(2
marks)

[5
marks]