SECTION A

(10 marks)

(Time suggested: 15 minutes)

Answer all questions in this paper

The text below is about senior citizen neighbourhood patrol.

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.

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(30 marks)

(Time suggested: 40 minutes)

Question 2

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

A Holiday Trip

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Questions (a) (j)

Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser

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

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

(a) Warong Malaysia is famous for its local dishes. _________________ (1 mark)
(b) Jojo Caf serves Chinese food. _________________ (1 mark)
(c) Fruit based dessert are served at Spicy Siam _________________ (1 mark)
(d) Lunch is served at all the restaurants _________________ (1 mark)

Question (e) (i): Read the advertisement carefully and answer the questions below.

(e) Where can you expect to get fresh seafood?

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(f) Which restaurant is open only five days a week?

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(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the advertisement.

Meaning Word
i) enjoy the pleasure of doing
something
i) taste

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(h) What is the advantage of dining at a revolving restaurant?

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(i) Why do you think a person will specially eat at Chennai Caf on Tuesdays?
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(10 marks)

(j) You plan to take your friend out for dinner to one of these restaurants.
In about 50 words, write an e-mail to your friend.

In your e-mail:
state the restaurant you plan to take him/her to

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add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

SECTION C
(20 marks)
(Time suggested: 20 minutes)
Question 4

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Read the text below.

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

(a) In the beginning, what did the family do every night?

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(b) Who is the person whose hands shivered and has bad vision?
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(c) How did the couple feel about the mess Pak Ali made?
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(d) Where was Pak Ali served dinner after the mess his made?
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 (e) How did the old man feel as he ate alone?
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(f) Why do you think the little boy was making wooden bowls?
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(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the text.

Meaning Word/Phrase
i. annoyed
ii. answered
iii. voiceless, tongue-tied
iv. people who are looked up to or
admired by others
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(h) Why did Samad bring his father back to the family table?
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(i) How would you show love and care to the elderly? Suggest two ways.
i. _____________________________________________________ (1 mark)
ii. _____________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(j) Why is it important to provide a happy atmosphere at home? State two reasons.
i. _____________________________________________________ (1 mark)
ii. _____________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(15 marks)

Questions 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) (d).

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 (a) In stanza 1, what has replaced paper fans?
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(b) In stanza 2, who said we lived before your age?
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(c) Based on stanza 2, what is happening to the forests, streams and hills?
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(d) Can you live without modern inventions? Give a reason for your response.
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(5 marks)

SECTION D
(40 marks)
(Time suggested: 45 minutes)
Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.

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You are representing your school in a public speaking competition. You have decided to give a
talk on the benefits of taking up a hobby.

Benefit
gain knowledge
use time wisely
make friends
reduce stress

When writing out your talk:

you must use the notes given
suggest two other benefits of taking up a hobby
add any other relevant information
write between 120 150 words
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(30 marks)
Question 7
You should spend 15 minutes on this question.
The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component in English Language.

1. Around the World in 80 days - Jules Verne

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 2. How I Met Myself - David A. Hill
3. The Railway Children - Edith Nesbit (retold by John Escott)

Based on one of the novels above, write about the character you like the best.
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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(10 marks)
KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

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