Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Section A
[15 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]
Questions 1 8
For each of the questions, read the question first and then study the information given to find the
best answer. Then, circle the answer A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet provided.
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A. curious
B. creative
C. confident
D. confused
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4. Which of the following questions is most likely asked by the person behind the service
counter?
To : manager@gmail.com
From : ahmad@gmail.com
Hello
I have send you the important file that you had asked me.
Thank you.
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6. Which of the following best shows the sequence in treating a strained ankle?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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A. needy
B. healthy
C. protective
D. knowledgeable
A. honesty
B. kindness
C. patriotism
D. determination
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Seattle photographer, Jennifer Loomis, decided she was ready to adopt a child. As she
9 through blurry photos of children on the Northwest Adoption Exchange (NWAE) website
one night, she struggled to feel a connection. I couldnt get a sense of 10 the children
were, Jennifer says.
She emailed the organisation that night, 11 to photograph the children. With 18
years of experience as a documentary and portrait photographer, she believed she 12 use
her skills to bring out each childs personality. After the NWAE gratefully accepted her offer, she
13 a photo shoot with five boys and two girls, aged nine to 17. To entertain the children, she
brought her dog and a trampoline, along with a make-up artist. Local businesses donated
balloons and food. I wanted to see the children smile and laugh, she says. One of the
prospective adoptive parents visited the website and were 14 drawn to one child, Deon.
They said that it was Deons sparkling happy eyes that encouraged them to pursue an adoption.
NWAE wont disclose how many children have been adopted 15 date, but a
spokesperson says the photos have been an invaluable tool in matching the children with
families.
As for Jennifer, she did not adopt a child. In July 2014, she gave birth to a son.
Meanwhile, she will continue photographing foster children. Their lives depend on it, she says.
She is still using her photography talents to help foster children find homes.
9 A peered 13 A set up
B flipped B set forth
C peeped C set aside
D scrolled D set down
10 A who 14 A slightly
B which B gradually
C whom C reluctantly
D whose D immediately
11 A volunteer 15 A of
B volunteers B to
C volunteered C with
D volunteering D behind
12 A must
B could
C might
D would
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Section B
[ 10 marks ]
[ Time suggested: 25 minutes ]
Questions 16 to 25
Read the news article below and answer the questions that follow.
DISCOVER SEREMBAN
TERATAK PERPATIH WISMA NEGERI
The State Museum is a stunning showcase of the Wisma Negeri is Negeri Sembilans state secretariat
Minangkabau architecture. Inside the wooden building. Built in 1987 and located at Jalan Datuk
building are artifacts, old photographs and Hamzah, it houses the machineries of the State
ceramic. A highlight of the exhibits is a human government, including the Menteri Besars office. Its
skeleton dating back to the 14th century. In the architecture showcase buffalo-horned roof inspired
grounds of the building are replicas of megaliths by a famous legend. The story goes that a group of
named the Rudder, Sword and Spoon. These settlers in Sumatra were about to be attacked by the
megaliths stones are commonly found further Javanese.
south in Kempas and are believed to have
supernatural powers.
Housed in an eye-catching colonial building with Commonly referred to as the Centipede Temple, it is
pillars, this is the perfect spot for handicrafts. perched atop a hillock at Ulu Temiang, just outside
Take your pick from pandanus leaf woven Seremban. A bell with the inscription 1863
products (such as mats, foot covers and hats), presented by a devotee attests to its age. Spread
bamboo crafts, shawls, ceramic pieces like pots, over three levels, the temple grounds contain statues
vases and more. The building itself is special as of the Goddess of Mercy and other Taoist deities.
its architectural style depicts Corinthian elements. According to legend, white centipedes were
frequently spotted at the hillock before the
establishment of the temple.
Built in 1924, this mosque features a two-tiered Founded in 1895 by Nachappan Chettiar, the temple
main roof with upturned roof ridges. Its minaret is is devoted to Lord Thandayuthapani, the infant deity
pagoda-shaped with the figures 1924 inscribed of Hinduism. Featuring granite flooring, its tower gate
on it. There are five levels symbolizing the Five was sculpted by artisans from Tamil Nadu. Wall
Principles of Islam. The red-tiled roof of the prayer niches also house sculptures of deities and figures
hall is complimented by the same colour on its from Hindu mythology. Inside the temple is the
outer walls. Oval-shaped verandah archways and Thangaratham Mandapan Golden Chariot that is
pillars are white, symbolizing purity. used on festive occasions.
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Questions 16 to 20
Using the information given, write the names of the most appropriate building in the box below.
Questions 21-25
(1 mark)
(1 mark)
23. The Thangaratham Mandapan Golden Chariot of the Sri Balathandayuthapani Temple
(1 mark)
24. An animal that inspire the architect in designing the Wisma Negeri
(1 mark)
(1 mark)
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Section C
[25 marks]
[Suggested time: 50 minutes]
1 The village lay ahead; all around lay the dull green forest.
Nearby, a buffalo, fastened by rope to a tree, was placidly grazing. Sanjay
turned to his driver. Its a peaceful scene, isnt it? Not for the buffalo,
the driver said. Thats the bait for the tiger were looking for. At the
moment its lucky. The tiger never came. 5
2 They stopped the truck and got out. Immediately a woman came
running up, obviously distressed and anxious to tell Sanjay something.
Her husband, she said, had slept out last night to protect his familys field.
Today he had not returned. She and her neighbours had gone to his little
hut by the fields. It was smashed down. The tiger had taken him. They 10
had seen the footprints. The womans tears made Sanjay even more
determined to catch this murderous, man-eating tiger. Moreover, it had
now claimed two victims. Tomorrow he would talk with the villagers about
plans to hunt the tiger down.
5 He stood there, his heart thudding. The growls instantly grew louder.
The tigers head could not be more than three metres from him; one short
bound But why could he not see it? 30
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Yellow and black stripes glided swiftly through patch of thinner grass. To 35
his horror, Sanjay half-hearted, half-saw the tiger circling back past him
until it was moving parallel with the road. Then it stopped. It had cut him
off from any escape back to the village. Sanjay looked around for any
trees to climb. There were none within fifty yards. There was no means of
retreat. 40
7 The growl has ceased, but a flicking, swishing noise came from the
tall grass. The tiger had stopped again. Staring intently into the grass,
Sanjay spotted some small movements. He realized the dry grass was
being disturbed by the tigers tail. Whatever he did, he knew he must
move slowly. He must not run it would set off the man-eaters attack. 45
Anyway, no matter how fast he sprinted the tiger would catch him.
He took two slow steps along the path. The tigers growls broke out
8 again. This time Sanjay retaliated with his own grunting order. Get out of
it! Get Away! he made his voice low and menacing as he could. The
animal fell silent, but did not move. Then he caught a glimpse of its striped 50
coat. It still had him cornered.
9 Sweat stood all over his body; he felt paralysed and unable to think.
Then came all together different noise: a squeaking and thudding and the
clatter of a diesel engine burst through the jungle. Suddenly, a vehicle 55
lurched into view along the path, with the driver at the wheel. He caught
sight of Sanjay and stopped a few metres away, keeping the engine still
running. Yet, the tiger still lay between Sanjay and safety. In that instant,
Sanjay made up his mind. Let it spring, he thought. Ive only one
chance left. 60
10 With one enormous leap Sanjay hurled himself at the open seat of
the truck, alongside the driver, but landed flat on the bonnet. Almost at the
same moment, a streak of black and yellow fur thundered onto the
vehicle, next to the driver, eyes blazing, claws slashing. As if, in a dream, 65
Sanjay felt the vehicle roar backwards, and saw his driver beating the
tiger over the head with an iron wrench. Again and again he hit it. The
tiger dropped to the ground; the vehicle carried on speeding backwards
down the path, with Sanjay clawing madly at the windscreen in his
attempt to hang on. The vehicle slowed down and came to a halt, safe on 70
the open road.
Sanjay sat up and stared dumbly at the tall forest grass. There was
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no sign of the tiger. Then he looked at his driver and saw a grin slowly
spreading across his face. The buffalo lives another day, he said.
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26 (a) From paragraph 1, why was the buffalo tied to the tree?
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(b) From paragraph 2, how did the woman know that it was a tiger that had taken her
husband away?
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27 From paragraph 4,
a) Although the tiger was very near, why could Sanjay not see it?
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b) Which sentence shows that Sanjay was convinced that the tiger was near?
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28 (a) From paragraph 6, what was peculiar about the tigers behaviour?
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29 (a) From paragraph 8, explain what was the effect of Sanjays grunting order on the tiger?
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(b) From paragraph 11, Sanjay stared dumbly at the tall forest grass once he had escaped
from the tigers. State his feeling at that moment.
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Fate: .........................................................................................................................[1mark]
Reason: .........................................................................................................................[1mark]
31. Sanjay found himself threatened by the man-eating tiger. Write a summary on
Credit will be given for the use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original
meaning.
[15 marks]
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Section D
[20 marks]
[Suggested time: 35 minutes]
Question 32
Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.
A Poison Tree
William Blake
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...(1 mark)
d. Putting yourself in the personas shoes, list two ways you can resolve a conflict that you
i) ....
...(1 mark)
ii)......
.. (1 mark)
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33. The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.
Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.
Based on the novel that you have read, describe a character who has displayed strong
determination throughout the story. Describe how you can relate to the character as a young
person?
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END OF QUESTION PAPER
For Section A
Blackened only one space for each question. If you wish to change your answer, erase
the blackened mark that you have made. Then blackened the space for the new answer.
Example
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