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SECTION A
(10 marks)
Time suggested: 15 minutes

Answer all questions

The text below is a letter from John to Lucy.

Question 1
Read the letter 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.

Dear Lucy,

Thank you for the invitation to join your family for a holiday in Pulau

Langkawi. I would love to accept that. I am looking forward to seeing you e.g. it_________________

and your family member. You told me that you are visiting your parents a) __________________

at Penang first before going on holiday. Please give them my regards when you b) __________________

saw them. I think the last time I talked to them was at your sister’s wedding c) __________________

which were years ago! d) __________________

By the way, why is your grandmother? She must now be over eighty e) __________________

years off age! My family is doing fine except for my mother who is now f) __________________

suffering from arthritis and frequently complained of pain. g) __________________

I have been really busy and an idea of a holiday by the sea is really h) __________________

attractive. I’ll meet you at the hotel by the fifteenth. I will be taking the i) __________________

afternoon flight but should be there by dinner time. Goodbye for now. j) __________________
Love,
John
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SECTION B
(30 marks)
Time suggested: 40 minutes
Question 2

THE SECRET TO BEING AS FIT AS A FIDDLE

In life, there are many secrets to attain success. However, the secret to good health is
actually quite simple.
People, both young and old, should get regular exercise. Twenty minutes of exercise a
day can help to boost your energy and keep health problems such as diabetes and
heart disease at bay. Exercise makes you not only healthier but also happier. Exercising
releases feel-good hormones that help to reduce stress.
Say a big ‘NO’ to processed food and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Processed food
such as friend chicken, burgers and pizza is laden with salt, sugar and fat. Fruit and
vegetables, on the other hand, contain vitamins, minerals and fibre essential for your
body.
Getting enough quality sleep is vital for a healthy mind and a healthy body. A lack of
sleep leads to difficulty concentrating and moodiness. If poor sleeping habits continue
for a long time then it could lead to health problems such as high blood pressure.

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

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

Benefits of exercise:

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b) _______________________________________

c) _______________________________________

Food to avoid:

d) _______________________________________
GOOD HEALTH
Fruits and vegetables contain:

e) _______________________________________

f) ________________________________________

g) ________________________________________

Lack of sleep causes:

h) _______________________________________

i) _______________________________________

j) _______________________________________

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

Questions (a) – (d)

Based on the advertisement, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

a) Juri Beach Resort has a library for its guests. ___________ [1 mark]
b) All the chalets in Villa Del Mar offer a view of the lake. ___________ [1 mark]
c) Visitors can go hiking at night in Lake Chini. ___________ [1 mark]
d) A chalet in Tiara Taman Negara Resort costs RM200. ___________ [1 mark]

Questions (e) - (j)

Based on the advertisement, answer the questions below.

e) Where should you go if you want to see turtles?

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f) What activities can guests staying at Tiara Taman Negara Resort do?
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g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the advertisement.

Meaning Word

i. centre of operations
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ii. pleasant and welcoming

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h) Why are some chalets in Villa Del Mar cheaper than others?
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i) Besides the activities available, what can attract more people to Juri Beach Resort?
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j) You plan to invite your friend on a family holiday to one of these holiday destinations.
In about 50 words, write an e-mail to your friend.
In your e-mail:
 State the place you are going
 Give reasons to support your choice
 Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

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SECTION C
(20 marks)
Time suggested: 20 minutes
Question 4
Read the text carefully and answer questions (a) – (j).

No matter who we are, we can all make a difference to the well-being of others. Here are some waus to
promote community in schools.

My School, My Home

It is good to have a sense of belonging in schools. To foster this feeling, students can become involved in
clean-up activities. In addition to beautifying the school, such activities give the students a sense of
responsibility. Clean-up programmes must be spearheaded by student leaders and teachers to ensure they
are carried out effectively.

Reading Club

In line with making the younger generation more literate and knowledgeable, teachers can organise regular
reading sessions in their school. A ‘buddy system’, whereby proficient students are paired with weaker
students, is an excellent way to build the community spirit within the school. Students can also become
involved in storytelling sessions, spelling bee competitions, games and quizzes.

Feed a Friend

Encouraging students to contribute food and drinks to their fellow schoolmates who may come to school
without breakfast is a good way to nurture empathy and compassion. It also ensures students have
adequate food so that they can concentrate in class and perform well in co-curricular activities.

Drop Box

Students can take part in campaigns to collect old newspapers, books or any other products made from
paper. The paper material can be sold to recycling centres to raise funds for other community activities.
Every student in the school can take part and be proud that they have done something for the community.

a) What is the purpose of the articles?

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b) State two benefits of a clean-up programme in the school.

(i) _________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
(ii) __________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

c) Why do you think it is important for clean-up programmes to be carried out effectively?
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d) How might a proficient student benefit from a buddy system?
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e) Fill in the blank with an appropriate word from the text.

Meaning Word

i. Organised and led something ___________________________________________

[1 mark]

ii. Good at doing something ___________________________________________

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iii. donate ___________________________________________

[1 mark]

iv. enough ___________________________________________

[1 mark]

f) What Reading Club activities can be done as a group?

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g) What might a student gain from donating food to a less fortunate classmate?
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h) What problem do you think might be encountered with the ‘Feed a Friend’ idea?
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i) How does the ‘Drop Box’ build community spirit?
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j) Suggest two other ways to promote the community spirit in schools.

(i) _________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

(ii) __________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
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Question 5
Read the poem ‘The Day The Bulldozers Came’ by David Orme. Then, answer the following questions.

a) What were the rooks doing on the day the bulldozers came?
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b) Why do you think the poet has described the toad as ‘cold-eyed’?
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c) What caused the fox to stir in his sleep?

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d) How does the poet make the fox seem human?

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e) Why do you think the poet has written this poem?

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

The picture below shows a boy who was not able to pay his school fees.
Based on the pictures and notes given, write a story about it.

When writing the story, you should:

 use all the notes given
 suggest ways to solve his problem
 write between 120 – 150 words.
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Question 7
You should spend 15 minutes on this question.
The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component in English Language.

1. The Elephant Man : Tim Vicary

2. Moby Dick : Herman Melville (retold by Kathy Burke)
3. We didn’t Mean to Go to Sea : Arthur Ransome

Based on one of the novels above, briefly write about a character you like or dislike.
Write:
 in not less than 50 words
 in continuous writing (not in note form)

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