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BAHASA INGGERIS
 PROGRAM JAWAB UNTUK JAYA
JABATAN PELAJARAN NEGERI PAHANG
PUSAT SUMBER PENDIDIKAN NEGERI PAHANG

MODUL SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA 2006

BAHASA INGGERIS
1119/1

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 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1119/1 & 2 MODULE

1.0 CONTENTS OF MODULE

1.1 Format of SPM Bahasa Inggeris 1119/1

TYPE OF
SECTION TIME NO. OF QUESTIONS MARKS
QUESTIONS
Directed Writing
- article
45 - speech
A 1 35
min. - report
- letter
- dialogue
Continuous Writing
- descriptive
Choose 1 from 5 - narrative
B 1 hr. 50
topics - discussive
- reflective
- abstract

1.2 Format of SPM Bahasa Inggeris 1119/2

NO OF
SECTION TIME MARKS TYPE OF QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS
- Graphic materials &
A 25 min. 15 15 short text
- Rational cloze
Information transfer
B 25 min. 10 10
(structured responses)

C 50 min. 6 25 Comprehension & summary

writing
D 35 min. 3 25 Literature component

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 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1119/1

SECTION A : DIRECTED WRITING

2.0 ANALYSIS OF PAST YEARS’ QUESTIONS

YEAR TOPICS
2001 An article for school newsletter
2002 A talk on road safety
2003 A formal letter to a class teacher (trip)
2004 A report to principal about the school canteen
2005 An informal letter (to a friend)
* 2006 An article/speech

* Forcasted for 2006

2.1 Tips and Techniques

1. The question may require only one of the following :

• Descriptions of processes and procedures.
• Presenting opinions on social/current issues
• Descriptive / narrative / argumentative / expository compositions
• Reports
• Speeches
• Interviews
• Stories with moral values
2. Students are advised to spend 45 minutes on this section,
3. Read the question and stimulus carefully and determine your answer
format - is it a letter (formal / informal), a speech, etc.
4. Make sure to include all the vital information to fulfill the required task.
5. Expand each main point to gain more marks.
6. Use the style or tone that is suitable for the answer.
7. To make your answer interesting, use various effective expressions,
markers, linkers and suitable vocabulary.
8. Plan your composition well to gain more marks.
9. A good ending or conclusion will also benefit you.
10. Remember to check your answer for any spelling, punctuation or
grammatical errors.
11. Do not spend too much time on this part so that you will have enough
time for your continuous writing.
12. The required length is about 200 -300 words.

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2.2 Directed Writing
As the Chairman of the Nature Society, you have been invited to give a
speech on ‘The Effects of Deforestation’. Write your speech based on all the
notes below.

• since 1950, one fifth forests cleared

• human activities responsible
• loss of animal habitats
• loss of plants
• creates greenhouse effect
• failure to protect forests

When writing the speech you should remember :

• follow the format of a speech

• use all the points given
• end your speech well
• elaborate on all the points given

Guidelines

• Begin your speech by greeting the audience in the order of

importance, starting with the principal or guest of honour, then the
others.
• Mention the topic of your speech.
• Make sure the audience can follow your talk by making sure your
speech flows smoothly.
• Have enough content to interest your audience.
• Conclude your speech politely by thanking your audience.

2.3 Marking Scheme for Directed Writing

a) Format - 3 marks
b) Content - 12 marks
c) Language - 20 marks

Total - 35 marks

2.3.1 Format - 3 marks

F1 - greet the audience 1m

F2 - introduce the topic 1m
F3 - thank the audience 1m

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2.3.2 Content 12 marks

C1 - since 1950, one fifth forests cleared 1m

C2 - human activities responsible 1m
C3 - loss of animal habitats 1m
C4 - loss of plants 1m
C5 - creates greenhouse effect 1m
C6 - failure to protect forests 1m
C7 - elaboration of C1 1m
C8 - elaboration of C2 1m
C9 - elaboration of C3 1m
C10 - elaboration of C4 1m
C11 - elaboration of C5 1m
C12 - elaboration of C6 1m

2.3.3 Language 20 marks

* Refer to the Criteria for Marking Language

Criteria for Marking Language

MARK
DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA
RANGE
● The language is accurate apart from occasional draft slips.
● Sentence structure is varied and shows that the candidate is able
to use sentence length and type to achieve an intended effect.
● Vocabulary shows some sophistication and is used with
A precision.
● Punctuation is correct.
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● Spelling is correct across the whole range of vocabulary used.
● Paragraphs have unity.
● The tone is appropriate – formal, courteous and suitable to
address the intended audience.

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 ● The language is almost accurate but there may be more minor or
first draft slips.
● Errors may also arise from more ambitious structures which are
imperfectly understood.
B ● Sentence show some variations in length and type, including the
confident use of complex sentences.
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● Vocabulary is wide enough to show intended meaning.
● Spelling is nearly always accurate.
● The tone is formal and appropriate to intended audience. The
reader is satisfied that a genuine attempt has been made.
● The language is largely accurate to communicate meaning
clearly to the reader.
● Simple structures are used without error; mistakes may occur
when more sophisticated structures are attempted.
● Vocabulary is adequate to convey intended meaning although it
may not be sufficiently developed achieve precision.
C ● Sentences shows some variety of length and structure although
there is a tendency to repeat some sentence types, giving it a
13 - 15 monotonous effect.
● Punctuation is generally accurate although errors may occur in
more complex uses.
● The speech is written in paragraphs which show some unity,
although links may be absent or inappropriate.
● The tone of the speech is fairly formal but lapses into formality
may occur. Slang or formal language is used from to time.

● The language is sufficiently accurate.

● There will be patches of clarity particularly when simple
structures are used.
● Mistakes will occur when more complex sentences are used.
● There may be some variety of sentence length and type but this
may not be successful in enhancing meaning or arousing
interest.
D ● Vocabulary is adequate but lacks precision.
● Simple words spelt correctly, but errors may occur when
10 - 12 unfamiliar words are used.
● Punctuation is generally correct but does not enhance or clarify
meaning.
● Sentence separation errors may occur.
● The speech is written in paragraphs which may show some unity
in topic. The style may fail to achieve the informality required for
this task. Lapse in slang or formal language may occur
consistently.

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 ● Meaning is never in doubt, but single errors are sufficiently
frequent and serious to hamper precision and speed of reading.
● Some simple structures will be accurate but accuracy is not
sustained for long.
● Vocabulary is limited and either too simple to convey precise
meaning or are imperfectly understood.
E ● Simple words will usually be spelt accurately but mistakes will
occur when more difficult words are used.
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● The speech will have paragraphs but these lack unity and links
are incorrectly used or the speech may not be paragraphed at
all. There may be errors of sentences separation and
punctuation.
● The tone may be appropriate for a formal piece of writing
addressed to an audience.

● Meaning is fairly clear.

● The reader feels that the correction of ‘single word’ errors may
produce a piece of fairly accurate English, but the incidence of
error is high and will definitely impede the reading.
● A very few simple structures are used accurately.
U (i) ● Vocabulary may not extend beyond a simple range of words that
are inadequate to express intended shades of meaning.
4–6 ● Paragraphs will sometimes be used correctly but sentence
separation errors may occur.
● Paragraphs may not be used, or if used, show a lack of planning.
● There may be frequent spelling errors.
● The style may not be appropriate to that of a speech.

● Sense will usually be decipherable, but some of the errors will be

multiple, requiring the reader to re – read and re – organize
U (ii) before meaning becomes clear.
2- 3 ● Whole sections of the speech may make little or no sense.
● Unlikely to be more than one or two accurate sentences.

● Scripts in this category are entirely impossible to recognize as

pieces of English.
● Whole sections of the speech may make no sense at all or are
U (iii)
copied from the task.
0-1 ● Award ‘1’ mark if some sense can be obtained.
● The mark ‘0’ should only be awarded if the speech makes no
sense at all from the beginning to the end.

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 SAMPLE ANSWER

2.4 Directed Writing

Good morning teachers and fellow students. First, I must thank the
principal for giving me the opportunity to speak today. The topic of my speech
is “Effects of Deforestation”. You might be alarmed to know that since 1950, a
fifth of the world’s forest cover has been removed. At least 55% of the world’s
productive temperate rainforest has been cleared.

A forest is a natural self – sustaining community characterized by the

presence of trees. Human beings have realized many benefits from the trees
in the form of timber, medicine, food and fuel.

The result has been a steady loss of natural forest. The clearing of forest
leads directly to a loss of animal habitat and thus, a decline to a large part of
the planet’s biodiversity. The plant species are disappearing together with the
forests.

As forests assure the preservation of water, their destruction causes

effects such as extensive flooding, droughts, soil erosion and pollution. When
trees are burnt or cut down, the carbon that has been stored up in the forests
is incorporated into the atmosphere, thereby aggravating the greenhouse
effect.

Protecting the forests therefore is of paramount importance. Previous

approaches to conserving rainforest have failed. These methods consisted of
the closing off of forests such as creating parks and reserves and using
guards and fences to secure boundaries. However, these were not effective at
all due to lack of funds and cooperation from the public. Forest conservation
must involve the government, private sector and people to work out well.

I hope the short talk that I have delivered has given you some ideas on the
effects of deforestation. Thank you for listening.

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3.0 SECTION B : CONTINUOUS WRITING

3.1 SPM 1119/2, 2003

(a) A day you wished had never happened

(b) You have been given a chance to visit a country of your choice.
Which country would you choose and why?

(c) An invention you cannot live without

(d) Friends

(e) Write a story that ends with:

“If only I had listened to his / her advice.”

3.2 SPM 1119/2, 2004

(a) Describe a festival celebrated in your area.

(b) Write a story ending with:

“We have never laughed so much in our lives.”

(c) My ideal school.

(d) How can we help promote tourism in Malaysia

(e) Clothes

3.3 SPM 1119/2, 2005

(a) Describe the biggest challenge in your life

(b) Write a story with the title : An Unexpected visitor

(c) How to keep oneself healthy

(d) If you were given a chance to be anybody, who would you want
to be and why?

(e) Music

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3.4 *Forcasted Questions for 2006.
(a) Describe a place of national importance
(b) Write a story entitled “A Missed Opportunity.”
(c) The benefits of reading
(d) Does money or family make you happier? Support your
response.
(e) Sports
3.5 Tips and Techniques
1. Students are required to choose one out of the five topics.
2. The topics fall in the range of:
• narrative composition
• argumentative composition
• descriptive composition
• reflective composition
• expository or factual composition
• open essays
3. Students should spend one hour on this section.
4. Read and understand all the questions given and choose a topic
carefully, weighing all the points that you have.
5. Plan an outline for the topic such as using mind-maps.
6. Be original and creative especially in your introductory sentence and
concluding sentence or paragraph.
7. Avoid writing sentences that are too long or boring to read. Write as
neatly as possible.
8. Use sentences of various lengths, figurative expressions, direct speech.
quotations to make your essay more interesting. Avoid using bombastic
words which are irrelevant.
9. Write in paragraphs. Each paragraph should have a main point and its
supporting details. Paragraphs should be linked.
10. Use the appropriate tone and style to create the mood that you want.
11. Make sure your composition fulfills the required length of about 350
words.
12. Time yourself and leave at least 10 minutes for checking.
13. Remember to edit or check your composition for any errors in spelling,
punctuation and grammatical errors.

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3.6 Marking Scheme for Question 2

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MARK
DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA
RANGE

• The language is entirely accurate apart from very occasional

first draft slips.
• Sentence structure is varied and shows that the candidate is
able to use various types of sentences to achieve a particular
effect.
A • Vocabulary is wide and is used with precision.
• Punctuation is accurate and helpful to the reader.
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• Spelling is accurate across the full range of vocabulary used.
• Paragraphs are well-planned, have unity and are linked.
• The topic is addressed with consistent relevance.
• The interest of the reader is aroused and sustained throughout
the writing.

• The language is accurate; occasional errors are either minor of

first draft slips.
• Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended shades of
meaning with some precision.
• Sentences show some variation of length and type, including
B some complex sentences.
• Punctuation is almost always accurate and generally helpful.
38 - 43
• Spelling is nearly always accurate.
• Paragraphs show some evidence of planning, have unity and
are usually appropriately linked.
• The piece of writing is relevant to the topic and the interest of
the reader is aroused and sustained through most of the
composition.
• The language is largely accurate.
• Simple structures are used without error; mistakes may occur
when more sophisticated structures are attempted.
• Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended meaning but
may lack precision.
• Sentences may show some variety of structure and length but
there is a tendency to use one type of structure, giving it a
C
monotonous effect.
32 - 37 • Punctuation of simple structures is accurate on the whole but
errors may occur in more complex uses.
• Simple words may be spelt correctly but errors may occur when
more sophisticated words are used.
• The composition is written in paragraphs which may show some
unity, although links may be absent or inappropriate. The writing
is relevant but may lack originality and planning. Some interest
is aroused but not sustained.
• The language is sufficiently accurate to communicate meaning
clearly to the reader.
• There will be patches of clear, accurate language, particularly
when simple vocabulary and structures are used.
• There is some variety -of12sentence
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show intended meaning but this is not developed to show
 3.7 Sample Answer - Good (An Unexpected Visitor)
It was comfortably warm in the living room and the fire crackling in the
grate bathed the room in gold. He was quite comfortably seated in the old
over – stuffed wingchair, a cup of tea at his side and the mornings newspaper
on his lap. It was quite understandable then that when the doorbell rang, he
groaned in resignation and very reluctantly left his nest.

The doorbell rang again, the person at the door punching the ringer
repeatedly as if there was some urgency to the matter of the visit.

“Oh, alright! Hold on, will you? I am coming!” he called irritatedly,

hurrying along the hallway. He opened the door, prepared to give whoever
was on the other side a good telling off. His words died on his tongue when he
saw the small face framed in the all-tag familiar chestnut curls. She smiled
tentatively at him and he felt his earlier irritation return and he scowled.

“What are you doing here?”, he demanded stiffly, making no move to

allow her to enter his abode. The soft smile on her lips faltered and she
reached up to brush her hair behind her ears.

“Well, I ………..” She tapered off and frowned severely at him, ‘I see
that you have not learned any manners at all.”

“I do apologise,” he replied just as sneakily, “I was in the bathroom

when they were handing out manners and etiquettes.”

“Are you not going to invite me in? It is cold out here, Dravian.

“What are you doing here?” he repeated, blocking the doorway with his
bulk and crossing his arms across his chest.
“We will talk about it over tea,” she snapped back and pushed him
aside roughly. He scowled at her back as she carefully dusted the snow off
her coat and hung it in the closet. She turned and caught his eye. She grinned
teasingly at him and lifted an eloquent eyebrow. “The usual then”

His features settled into a neutral expression and he stared back at her
silently. She laughed and shook her head and headed for the kitchen. He
stood motionless for a moment as a small spark of forgotten longing tugged
his heart. He ran a hand distractedly through his dark hair and sighed.

He went to tidy his study, putting away the scattered books and closing
the drawer of his desk properly. He smiled when he thought back on her
aggravation on his half-open drawers. He glanced at the clock and exited the
room, closing the door firmly behind him.

Dravian stirred his drink moodily and they both kept their silence. At
last he put aside teaspoon and cleared his throat. “I presume you wanted to
see me for something?”

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 She nursed her drink before answering, “I had quite a shock yesterday,
Dravian. I know our marriage has long been over and annulled, but I still have
to know; do you really plan on marrying that girl?”

He sat up straighter in his seat. “Marry whom?” he demanded very

surprised. As far as he knows he is not engaged to anyone. He did not relish
being bagged down by a wife or something similar.

She searched his face, looking surprised, “Heather Biglow, of course!”

“That mindless twist? You have to be joking!”

Cosatte frowned and sipped her Earl Grey again, “This is all very
confusing business, Dravian. An attorney visited me last night and told me”
She stopped herself. “I had better show you the letter,” she said at last and
dug into her purse.

He leaned forward to take the envelope from her and as he did, his
fingers brushed hers and it was a disconcerting moment for him. He felt the
jolt of electricity run down his spine. He masked his awkwardness by
coughing.

Dravian pulled several sheets of paper from within the envelope and
began scanning them. His eyes grew steadily wider at each line and at last,
he threw the stock onto the table. “An arranged marriage?” he spluttered
indignantly, his face red. “I cannot believe it!”

“He did it before, “ she said dryly.

He took a steadily breath. Yes, she was right. His father had done this
before. Silently, he cursed the old man’s will. His father had arranged a
marriage for him. The terms of the contract was simple; marry the woman
Dravian Senior had chosen or lose the estate.

He grabbed the papers again and began riffling through them in

desperation. “There has to be something we can do!”

He missed the small smile on Cosette’s lips. “Well, yes. There is one
thing…..”.

He turned questioning eyes to her. She pushed back her chair and
stood, brushing off the crumbs from her dress before making her way over to
him. Gently, she pulled the documents from his trembling fingers. She silently
selected a page and handed it to him. Quickly, he read the page. “What?” he
asked blankly.

“Dravian, read this line. It says that you have to marry the woman your
father chose for you”.

“Yes; Heather Biglow,” he said glumly.

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 “Her name is not printed here. Think, Dravian,” she emphasised “think”’,
“Your father was an intelligent man and a horribly good schemer. “The
woman”, Dravian, not “Heather Biglow”.

He stared at her as comprehension downed. She smiled at him and

nodded. His father had caught him in a similar trap before. Dravian was forced
to marry. Dravian Senior had chosen his first wife, and it was Cosette.

“I did not think he even liked you!”

She threw back her head and laughed. Her mirth soon subsided and
she held his gaze. “How about it?” I fit the bill; he chose me before to be your
wife”.

“You…you want to marry me again?” he asked, flabbergasted.

She shrugged easily, “Why not?” Then she blushed, I must admit I
have missed you terribly”.

“And I you,” he replied honestly.

She pressed her lips against his in a chaste kiss. She pulled back
when she saw his frown. “What is wrong?”

“My father! I cannot believe he planned this! Interfering fellow – even in

death I get no respite”.

She hugged him, “Well, he always did say he knew best”.

He stared down at the top of her head. “Yes……… he is right. You are
the best for me.”

Comments:-
• Portray good writing skills
• Lots of details
• Precise vocabulary
• Potential ‘film director’

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3.8 Sample Answer - Moderate (An Unexpected Visitor)

I could still remember how I cried and whined like a baby when I saw
my dear darling sister left for Australia. Her company sent her there two
years ago because she had a major project to do there. As usual, early that
morning , I would wake up, brush my teeth and run down for my “Koko –
Krunch” breakfast just like every other day. However, on one particular
morning as I was having my meal, the door bell rang and my father asked
me to open the door. With a grumpy facial expression, I went to open the
door unwillingly. Once I turned the door knob, I saw a familiar face, one that
I had missed since two years ago. It was my sister with all her luggage and
she’s returned home. So, I quickly ran into the house cheering and
welcoming my dear sister which did put on quite some weight since the last
time I saw her.

My parents who thought I was talking rots came and see who was the
visitor at the door. They were surprised that my sister was standing rigt
infront the door. Then, I heard a deep voice with a little Australian accent
saying, “Darling, please introduce them to me.” My parents and I was
shocked to see that my sister has brought back her Australian boyfriend,
Rick Thomas to our house. After greeting my father and mother, both my
sister and her boyfriend entered my house. My parents who was clueless on
why my sister had suddenly came back without any notice gladly served
both she and her boyfriend food.

While eating, my sister explained that her company /\ sent her back
here because her work up in Australia is done. Her boyfriend, who was quiet
all along, added that they had decided to stay in Australia and work there.
We were quite shocked to hear that my sister and her boyfriend are staying
there and getting married and they said that one of the reasons why she /\
came back was to get my parent’s blessing.

My parents who wasn’t really happy with my sister’s decision to stay

there and get married at first reluctantly agreed /\ their marriage as my sister
and her boyfriend had been together /\ quite sometime. After that, my sister
decided to bring me and her husband for a ride around the town and
neighbourhood. I followed her in her new bought car, Mazda 6. She was
quite surprise with the drastic change and development of our neighbour
hood and said that she /\ almost forgot the road to my house.

In the afternoon, my sister called my parents up and she wanted to

treat them a scrumptious meal in Thai Thong restaurant. She ordered many
of my parent’s favourite food such as Sweetsour Pork and Curry Fish head.
“I can’t believe she still remembers what my parents like” whispered my
heart. After lunch, we went and my sister said she wanted /\ rest. At about 4
p.m. she got up and she asked me how I was doing at school. I told her I
wasn’t doing so well and I didn’t know what my teacher was talking about.
Then, she took the initiative to teach me whatever she knows and it did
really help me understand the subjects better. At night, she cooked dinner

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 for my family without my mother’s help. It was really a delicious meal and
her cooking /\ improved tremendously since the last time.

During that whole week of stay, my sister brought me out and took me
to dine much rare delicacies which I myself haven’t tasted before although I
live in Malaysia. Some which includes German sausage which cost RM 15
for one, and sushi, a Japanese food which I haven’t heard /\ before. Though
it was only a week of stay in my house, it did cause an impact on my life on
my life and with her guidance in Mathematics, my results improved.

When it was time for her to go, my heart felt very broken and hurt
because I know I will never get to see my darling sister in the near future.
Now, when I think and flash back, I was to see the “Unexpected Visitor”
which came and changed my life forever.

Comments:-
• Not so confident
• Too insecure in too many places
• Good features but lack of control
• Patches of clear language

3.8 Revised Answer - Moderate (An Unexpected Visitor)

I can still remember how I cried and whined like a baby when I saw my
dear darling sister leave for Australia. Her company sent her there two years
ago because she had a major project to do there. As usual, early that
morning, I would wake up, brush my teeth and run down for my “Koko –
Krunch” breakfast just like every other day. However, on one particular
morning as I was having my meal, the door bell rang and my father asked
me to open the door. With a grumpy facial expression, I went to open the
door unwillingly. Once I turned the door knob, I saw a familiar face, one that
I had missed since two years ago. It was my sister with all her luggage and
she had returned home. So, I quickly ran into the house cheering and
welcoming my dear sister who had put on quite some weight since the last
time I had seen her.

My parents who thought I was talking a lot came and see who was the
visitor at the door. They were surprised that my sister was standing right in
front the door. Then, I heard a deep voice with a little Australian accent
saying, “Darling, please introduce them to me.” My parents and I were
shocked to see that my sister has brought back her Australian boyfriend,
Rick Thomas to our house. After greeting my father and mother, both my
sister and her boyfriend entered my house. My parents who were clueless
on why my sister had suddenly came back without any notice gladly served
both her and her boyfriend food.

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 While eating, my sister explained that her company had sent her back
here because her work up in Australia is done. Her boyfriend, who was quiet
all along, added that they had decided to stay in Australia and work there.
We were quite shocked to hear that my sister and her boyfriend are staying
there and getting married and they said that one of the reasons why she
had come back was to get my parents’ blessing.

My parents who were really happy with my sister’s decision to stay

there and get married at first reluctantly agreed to their marriage as my
sister and her boyfriend had been together for quite sometime. After that,
my sister decided to bring me and her husband for a ride around the town
and neighbourhood. I followed her in her newly bought car, Mazda 6. She
was quite surprised with the drastic change and development of our
neighbourhood and said that she had almost forgotten the road to my
house.

In the afternoon, my sister called my parents up and she wanted to

treat them a scrumptious meal in Thai Thong restaurant. She ordered many
of my parents’ favourite foods such as Sweetsour Pork and Curry Fish head.
“I can’t believe she still remembers what my parents like” whispered my
heart. After lunch, we went and my sister said she wanted to rest. At about 4
p.m. she got up and she asked me how I was doing at school. I told her I
wasn’t doing so well and I didn’t know what my teacher was talking about.
Then, she took the initiative to teach me whatever she knew and it did really
help me understand the subjects better. At night, she cooked dinner for my
family without my mother’s help. It was really a delicious meal and her
cooking had improved tremendously since the last time.

During that whole week of stay, my sister brought me out and took me
to dine many rare delicacies which I myself hadn’t tasted before although I
live in Malaysia. Some which included German sausage which cost RM 15
for one, and sushi, a Japanese food which I hadn’t heard of before. Though
it was only a week of stay in my house, it did cause an impact on my life on
my life and with her guidance in Mathematics, my results improved.

When it was time for her to go, my heart felt very broken and hurt
because I knew I would never get to see my darling sister in the near future.
Now, when I think and flash back, I was to see the “Unexpected Visitor” who
came and changed my life forever.

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3.9 Sample Answer - Potential (An Unexpected Visitor)
“An unexpected visitor” at 9.00 oclock my father and my mother went
out go to out station my father told me to caution close the wall and the door
and lock it, i stay alone at that night my fathe went home at least 3 day left in
that night at 12.00 o ‘clock i saw a unexpected visitor at my wall i was very
scary i saw the unexpestes it a robber o anything els, and when a hour the
robber was gone. and i mind the robber was gone

At the tomorrow night at 12.00 am the robber came again in the time i
asleep at the room, but i near some-thing at down i go down and i se a robber
went in my house an steel my mother gold back i pickup the handfone and i
call my father and my father and my fathe call the poice, . Police came to my
house and the robber cannot ran and the robber has been catch by the poice
and my fathe go back home immediately because his saw a anything
happened to me to my father promise to me don want to me and when his go
to out station.

Comments:-
• Almost entirely impossible to read
• Makes little or no sense

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 PROGRAM JAWAB UNTUK JAYA
JABATAN PELAJARAN NEGERI PAHANG
PUSAT SUMBER PENDIDIKAN NEGERI PAHANG

MODUL SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA 2006

BAHASA INGGERIS
1119/2

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 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1119/2 (MODULE)

Format of SPM Bahasa Inggeris 1119/2

NO OF
SECTION TIME MARKS TYPE OF QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS
- Graphic materials &
short text
- short texts
- sign & notices
- advertisements
- comic strips
- expressions
- tables
A 25 min. 15 15
- newspaper clippings
- announcements
- Rational cloze
- tables
- narrative, dialogue
- descriptive, report
- factual, speech
- letter, article
Information transfer
(structured responses)
- magazines,
B 25 min. 10 10 newspapers
- leaflets, brochures
- pamphlets,
advertisements

Comprehension & summary

writing
C 50 min. 6 25 - narrative, descriptive
- dialogue, speech
- article

Literature component
D 35 min. 3 25
- poem/short story/novel

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4.0 SECTION A : GRAPHIC MATERIALS, SHORT TEXTS &
RATIONAL CLOZE

4.1 Graphic Materials and Short Text

4.1.1 Tips and Techniques

1. This part consists of 8 multiple-choice questions:

• Advertisements
• Notices / Signs
• Graphs / Charts
• Tables
• Newspaper clippings
• Short texts
• Announcements
• Comic strips

2. Read the question first and then look at the information given to find
the answer.
3. Understanding the question is the key to answering the question.
4. Underline words like incorrect, untrue or false. This will help remind
you to select the correct answers.
5. To familiarize yourself with words commonly used in this section, you
should do more exercises found in model tests and past years’
questions.

4.2 Rational Cloze

4.2.1 Tips and Techniques

1. This part consists of seven multiple-choice questions:

• narrative
• dialogue
• descriptive
• report
• factual
• speech
• letter
• article

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2. Read through the passage first to get the gist to help you get clues to
the answers.
3. Try to understand what it means by looking at the context of the blank,
the words that come before and after it.
4. Remember all the grammatical rules before deciding on the answers.
5. If the options are very similar, choose the best option.
6. If you are uncertain of an answer, go on to the next blank. Do not
waste time unnecessarily. Go back to it when you have finished the
section.
7. Finally when all the answers have been chosen, read the passage with
the answers. If it does not make sense grammatically or contextually, it
may mean that your answers are incorrect.

4.3 Section A [15 marks]

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.

Question 1
Study the sign and answer the question that follows.

BE KIND TO ANIMALS

Report all cases of cruelty to animals to the SPCA

(Tel: 03-5656 6778)

What must you do if someone ill-treated an animal?

A Report to the SPCA.
B Send all animals to the animal shelter.
C Give food to all stray animals you meet.
D Donate money to help stray animals find a home.

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Question 2
Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.

GENERAL HOSPITAL

You heard that your friend has met with an accident. Which section of the
hospital would you go to get information regarding your friend?
A Out patient
B Emergency
C Enquiries

Question 3
Read the letter below and answer the question that follows.

Dear Sir,
I have subscribed to D’Bright; for 2 years and
I was given free D’Bright Club membership for a
year. I would like to know how to renew my club
membership when it ends.

What does the word it in the note refer to?

A The D’Bright membership
B Magazine subscription
C Club membership
D Club fees

Question 4
Read the newspaper report below and answer the question that follows.

SYDNEY – At the age of 92, Ron Fitch of Australia earned his doctorate in
engineering and proved that age is no barrier to learning. He also became
one of the oldest people to graduate from university. He received his
doctorate in a graduate from university. He received his doctorate in a
graduation ceremony at the University of New South Wales in Sydney.

(Adapted from The Star, 30 October,

2002)

What do you think is the message contained in the report?

A When you are old, you are useless.
B You can become too old to do anything.
C Age is no barrier to success.

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Question 5
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

WARNING
Good to look at. Nice to hold.
If it is broken, consider it sold.

The warning can be found at many supermarkets. It means that

A you have to pay for any breakage.
B you can look at and hold all the goods on sale as much as you like.
C you will not be held responsible if you damage any of the goods on
sale.

Question 6
Study the pie chart below and answer the question that follows.
Book Festival 2004

Art
Horror 8%
16% Computer
43%

Comics
10%
Language
23%

Which of the following statement best describes the pie chart?

A People enjoy reading horror stories most.
B Art and comic books share the same level of popularity.
C Compared to comic books, language books are not as popular.
D Computer and language books are popular due to increasing globalization.

Question 7
Read the biodata below and answer the question that follows.

Biodata of Clarence Liew

Name; Clarrence Liew

Favourite Colour: Dark blue
Favourite food : Ice-cream
Favourite pastime : Playing guitar and swimming
Achievements: Badminton champion for the Junior Malaysian Cup
Championship

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Where would Clarence be spending most of his time?
A in the swimming pool
B at the badminton court
C in his room

Question 8
Read the sign below and answer the questions that follow.

BEST SERVED CHILLED

According to this sign, you should

A serve these with chilli
B consume these when they are cold
C consume these when you feel cold
D give these to those with a bad cold

Questions 9-15
Read the following passage and choose the best answer.

It was a strange thing but I remember how we loved to tell ghost stories
whenever we went camping and we did not do it ___(9)___ the daytime when
the brightness would make even the most cowardly of us brave. We would
___(10)___ it while seated around the fire we had built, surrounded by the
inky darkness and the eerie noises made by night insects. The stories would
get scarier and scarier as the night progressed.
Everyone had a frightening tale or experience to ___(11)___ . I would
always tell about the midwife ___(12)___ was taken to a grave to deliver a
child. One of the other campers would talk about a man who asked a female
ghost for a forecast of the four-digit lottery and had to ___(13)___ it with his
life when he was taken as a husband by the female ghost as repayment for
the favour. Another would talk about ___(14)___ in a hotel and opening the
bedroom door to a floating female ghost. The scariest stories were of
vampires flying everywhere in search of victims to suck ___(15)___ blood.
We would only stop telling the stories when we became too frightened
to continue.

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 9 A on 13 A pay with
B by B pay in
C during C pay to
D in D pay for

10 A do 14 A living
B did B staying
C done C in habiting
D doing
15 A their
11 A give B my
B award C her
C contribute

12 A which
B whose
C who
D where

4.4 Section B: Information Transfer

4.4.1. Analysis Of Past Years’ Questions

YEAR STIMULUS
2001 Tour Brochure – Tasik Kenyir
2002 Advertisements
2003 Article – Mind-map
2004 Travel Brochure
2005 Book Reviews 4.4.
*forecast for 2006 Advertisements 2

Tips and Techniques

1. Information will be based on the given stimulus from:

• magazines
• newspapers
• leaflets
• brochures
• pamphlets
• advertisements

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2. Ten subjective questions are asked.
3. Students are required to compare and match various short texts and
analyse the information.
4. Read all the information provided in the stimulus.
5. Then read the questions. There will be clues in the questions and you
need to do some logical reasoning to derive the answers.
6. Write your answers in the space or boxes provided. Your answers have
to be brief or short.
7. Your answers have to be grammatically correct (spelling, punctuation
etc.)

4.4.3 SECTION B [10 Marks]

Questions 16 – 25
Read the following information on the different types of drinks and answer the
questions that follow.

HQ Low Fat Milk Uncle Soo’s Pineapple Crush

Low in fat, rich in calcium. For stronger Our pineapple crush is not diluted
bones and teeth. with water. Plus, it doesn’t contain
any artificial flavouring.

DEAN’S Lemonade Indo Coffee

A healthy drink specially prepared with 3-in-1 instant coffee. Easy to
50% less sugar. Specially for those who prepare and tastes like traditionally
don’t have a sweet tooth. brewed ones. The perfect
companion when you’re burning the
midnight oil.

Yuyu Diet Soda Choccy

With our soft drink, you no longer have Cocoa Drink
to count your calories. Contains less Made of cocoa extracts and skim
sugar. milk. Low in sugar, low in calories.
A treat for chocolate lover.

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Questions 16 -20
Select the most suitable drink for the following people based on their needs
and preferences.

16 Raju : “I’m looking for a healthy drink which is low in sugar.”

____________________________________ [1mark]

17 Zaini :”I need to stay awake as I work until the wee hours of the
night.”
____________________________________ [1mark]

18 Mr Greg :”I hate artificial flavouring and I am allergic to milk.”

____________________________________ [1mark]

19 Lee Seong :”I hope to have stronger bones and teeth.”

____________________________________ [1mark]

20 Linda :”I find chocolate simply irresistible.”

____________________________________ [1mark]

Questions 21 -25
Write short answers to the following questions.

21 Which drink claims to be made of 100% fruit juice?

_______________________________________________ [1mark]

22 Why would Indo Coffee be easy to prepare?

_______________________________________________ [1mark]

23 Which drink would you suggest to a friend who is on a diet but loves
soft drinks?

_______________________________________________ [1mark]

24 Name the two ingredients in Choccy Cocoa Drink.

_______________________________________________ [1mark]

25 As a health consultant, recommend a drink which would strengthen

teeth.

_______________________________________________ [1 mark]

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4.5 Section C : Reading Comprehension

4.5.1 Tips And Techniques

1. This section comprises five subjective or open-ended questions based

on one of the following genres:

• Narrative
• Descriptive
• Dialogue
• Speech
• Article

2. Begin by going through all the questions first before reading the
passage.
3. Then read the passage carefully before answering the questions.
4. Make sure your answers are to the point.
5. Do not just copy large portions of the passage as your answer. You
may lift text from the passage unless stated otherwise.
6. If the passage is in the first person point of view, remember to change
the pronoun according to the question.
7. Write your answers in suitable standard English.
8. Remember to put quotation mark for phrases quoted.
9. Always check your answers before you pass up your answer script.

4.5.2 SAMPLE QUESTION

Section C
[25 marks]

Questions 26 – 30
Read this passage and then answer the questions that follow.

1 In the past few years, there have been two dramatic changes in the
treatment of a very important part of us, our teeth. One change is the use of
lasers in extracting teeth and filling up tooth cavities. The other change is the
introduction of virtual dentistry. Both have helped the dentist tremendously in
treating the tooth problems of their patients. 5

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2 Lasers have replaced the dental drill and the scalpel in the dentists’
rooms. They are making 5 cavity treatment painless and reducing bleeding
during surgery. Yes, this is the latest development in the field of dentistry
known as laser dentistry. It uses various instruments, each using a slightly
different type of light, to cut gums, soft tissues and even enamel. It also 10
detects tiny cavities and whitens teeth. Yet, they remain outside the
profession’s mainstream, and dental schools do not currently train students
how to use them.

3 Dental applications of lasers have been studied since lasers were first
developed in the 1960s. Although they are more precise than many 15
conventional instruments, they have not completely replaced conventional
high – speed drills or other cutting tools on the dental clinics. The other
advantages are that dental laser minimize the pain of treating small cavities
while helping to preserve more of the surrounding tooth. Lasers are more
sensitive than the human eye in picking up tiny pit and fissure cavities. 20

4 In gum surgery, where the lasers not only cuts but can staunch
bleeding by coagulation, healing is better and faster. On the other hand, since
lasers produce energy and heat, they can potentially damage the tooth or
other tissues, especially if they are used at too high a power for too long. A
word of caution for dental patients. They should make sure that their dentist 25
who uses lasers is properly trained and experienced.

5 Currently, dentists and dental hygienists can be trained by the laser

manufactures through courses at some universities an through programmes
sponsored by the academy. The Academy of Laser Dentistry, which promotes
lasers in addition to training and certifying dentists to sue them, estimates that 30
about 5% of dentists in the United States incorporate lasers into their
practices.

6 Virtual dentistry, on the other hand, uses computer programmes to

explore the many different treatments and allow students to practice on virtual
patients. Before using this programme, it is important that the dentist must first 35
find out the virtual patient profile. This profile enables dental surgeons to
explore different treatments and more accurately, predicts results. One
American dentist using lasers in his clinic said, “Most of the time, our
explanations consists a lot of verbal descriptions and hand – waving. But with
this programme, we can take what’s going inside our heads and show it to 40
patients”. The patients can see his teeth on the computer screen.

7 What happens is that a very accurate likeness is created with the four
tools: a normal computer using a jaw motion tracker, a dental camera that
takes pictures inside the mouth, a CT scanner to create X – ray – type photos
and images of a plaster model to capture the shape the external flesh. So 45
now, instead of mentally reconstructing the past when they try to explain how
to do these procedures, they can send someone a CD – Rom with the surgery
on it in 3 – D. Such computer programmes are a sort of flight simulator for
medical and dental students.

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Questions 26-30
Answer all questions. You are advised to answer them in the order set.

26 From paragraph 1, what are the two recent changes in dental

treatment?

(a) ____________________________________________________
[1 mark]

(b) ____________________________________________________
[1 mark]

27 From paragraph 2, what are the two benefits of lasers?

(i) ____________________________________________________
[1mark]

(ii) _____________________________________________________
[1 mark]

28 From paragraph 4, say why lasers can damage the tooth?

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________
[2 marks]

29 From paragraph 5, give two words that mean

(a) supported

_________________________________________________
[1 mark]

(b) calculates

_________________________________________________
[1 mark]

30 From paragraph 6, why is a patient profile important to the dentist?

(a) __________________________________________________
[1 mark]

(b) __________________________________________________
[1 mark]

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4.6 Section C : Summary Writing

4.6.1 Tips And Techniques

1. Students will be asked to summarize a certain section of the reading

comprehension passage (example: line 5 – 39)
2. Firstly, read the rubrics to fully understand the task given and what you
need to do.
3. Then, read the passage at least twice to look for content points
4. Next, identify the portion of the passage to be paraphrased.
5. Underline the ten relevant points to score full marks for content.
6. Then, write out the summary including the ten words given.
7. Check on the point of view that should be used.
8. Add sentence connectors, linkers to make the summary more
organized.
9. Leave out examples and unnecessary details.
10. Do not add your own opinion or ideas.
11. Use reported speech and own words as far as possible. Keep to the
tense of the passage.
12. A summary should be in one paragraph.
13. Do not write more than the required number of words as no marks will
be awarded beyond the given word limit.
14. Very weak students can concentrate on lifting rather than using own
words.
15. Count your words and write the total number of words correctly.
16. You may use a grid or mind-map to help plan for the summary.
17. Lastly, check your answer for any errors before you pass up your
answer script.

4.6.2 Sample Question

31 Based on the passage given, write a summary in which you describe the
changes in the treatment of our teeth. Include
• benefits of using lasers in dentistry
• harm in using lasers in dentistry

Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to
change the original meaning.

Your summary must

•Be in continuous writing (not in note form)
• Not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given
below
• Use the material from lines 5 – 39

Begin your summary as follows:

The practice of laser dentistry and virtual dentistry enable dentists…

(15 marks)

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4.7 Section D : Literature

4.7.1 Analysis of Past Years’ Questions

YEAR POEMS SHORT STORIES NOVEL

Si Tenggang’s
2001 The Necklace Favourite character
Homecoming
The Sound An important moral
2002 If
Machine lesson
Character you
2003 Monsoon History The Drover’s Wife
sympathize with
Most memorable
2004 Sonnet 18 The Lotus Eater
event & reasons
Si Tenggang’s Looking for a Rain Theme of Love in a
2005
Homecoming God family

• The Road Not

Taken • The Necklace • Character you
*2006 • There’s Been A • The Sound dislike
Death In The Machine • Setting
Opposite House

* forecast for 2006

4.7.2 Tips and Techniques

1. This section comprises of 3 sections – Short Stories, Poems and

Novels.
2. Students have to answer 4 questions each for Poems and Short
Stories
and 1 question for Novels.
3. A total of 5 marks for Poem and 5 marks for Short Story will be
awarded.
4. Students will have to know all the text and poems really well.
5. Read the questions carefully.
6. Apply what you have read from the text to each question.
7. Question 34 (Novel) carries the most marks – 15.
8. This is an open-ended question and students can use any of the three
novels to answer it.
9. Do not give a synopsis of the novel.
10. Use certain parts to strengthen your arguments or give examples to
support your opinion.
11. Quote when necessary.
12. Familiarize yourself with the following aspects of the Short Stories,
Poems and Novels (Themes, Characters, Point of view, Setting, Moral
values, Techniques and Literary Devices).

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4.7.3 Sample Questions

32 Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.

THERE’S BEEN A DEATH IN THE OPPOSITE HOUSE

There’s been a death in the opposite house

As lately as today.
I know it by the numb look
Such houses have always

The neighbours rustle in and out,

The doctor drives away,
A window opens like a pot,
Abrupt,mechanically;

Somebody flings a mattress out,

The children hurry by;
Thye wonder if it died on that’
I used to when a boy.

The minister goes stiffly in,

As if the house were his,
And he owned all the mourners now,
And little boys besides,

And then the milliner and the man

Of the appalling trade,
To take the measure of the house.
There’ll be that dark parade

Of tassles and of coaches soon;

It’s easy a sign,
The intuition of the news
In just a country town
Emily Dickinson

32 (a) Why did the doctor drive away

…………………………………………………………………………….. ( 1 m)
(b) The word “it” in line 11 refers to

…………………………………………………………………………..… (1 m)
(c ) Which line from the poem shows that the children are afraid ?

……………………………………………………………………………….(1m)
(d) In your own words, explain why the neighbours rustle in and out?

………………………………………………………………………………(2m)

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4.7.4 Sample Questions

33 Read the extract from the short story “The Necklace below and answer
the questions that follow.

She came to know what heavy housework meant and odious cares of the
kitchen .She washed the dishes,using her dainty fingers and rosy nails on
greasy pots and pans. She washed the soiled linen, the shirt and the
dishcloths,which she dried upon a line : she took the slops down to the street
every morning and carried up the water, stopping for breath at every
landing.And dressed like a woman of the people, she ran to the fruiteter,the
grocer,and the butcher,a basket on her arm,bargaining ,meeting with
impertinence,defending her miserable money,sou by sou.

(a) What did she lose that led to this situation ?

……………………………………………………………….…………… (I m)

(b) What has happened to Mathilde Loisel ?

……………………………………………………………….…………… (I m)

(c) How did Mathilde Loisel manage to pay back the loan?

……………………………………………………………….…………… (I m)

(c) Do you feel sorry for Mathilde Loisel? Give a reason for your answer.

……………………………………………………………….…………….……

…..……………………………………………………………………………….

….………………………………………………………………………….(2m)

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4.7.5 Sample Question

34 The following are the novels studied in the literature component in

English language .

Jungle of Hope - Keris Mas

The Pearl - John Steinbeck

The Return - K.S. Maniam

Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.

Which character do you dislike the most in the novel you have studied?
Give reasons.

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5.0 MARK SCHEME (MODULE / PAPER 2)

5.1 Marking Scheme for Section A

SECTION A

QUESTION KEY/ANSWER
1 A
2 C
3 C
4 C
5 A
6 D
7 A
8 B
9 C
10 A
11 C
12 C
13 D
14 B
15 A

5.2 Marking Scheme for Section B

The assessment objective for section B is to assess students’ ability to :

• transfer relevant information accurately from one text – type to another.

16. Yuyu Diet Soda

17. Indo Coffee
18. Uncle Soo’s Pineapple Crush
19. HQ Low Fat Milk
20. Choccy Cocoa Drink
21. Uncle Soo’s Pineapple Crush
22. It is an instant coffee
23. Yuyu Diet Soda
24. cocoa extracts and skim milk
25. HQ Low Fat Milk

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5.3 Marking Scheme for Section C – Reading
Comprehension

26. (a) One change is the use of lasers in dental treatment.

(b) Another is the use of lasers to extract teeth.
27. (i) They have made cavity treatments painless
(ii) Reduced bleeding during surgery
28. Since lasers produce energy and heat, they can potentially damage the
tooth or other tissues
29. (a) sponsored
(b) estimates
30. (a) It enables the dentist to explore the different treatments for his
patient
(b) He can predict results of the treatment
.

5.4 Mark Scheme for Summary

Assessment objectives:

• select and retrieve relevant information from a given text source

• use the information to display an understanding of a task
• organize specific information coherently
• paraphrase effectively and concisely
• present the information in Standard English

Maximum marks awarded:

Content - 10 marks
Style and presentation - 5 marks
Total - 15 marks

5.4.1 Mark Criteria for Content:

1. Punctuation and grammatical errors will be assessed right after the

introductory words.
2. A double line should be drawn after the introductory words and after
the 120th word.
3. Do not rely on the candidate’s word – total alone.
4. Write the number of words, if it is less than 120 words.
5. Number and circle each valid point where it occurs according to the list
of points given.
6. For sequence errors, withhold the mark for a point if it is wildly out of
sequence and do not penalize the point that then follows.

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5.4.2 Summary Points

1. treats dental problem better

2. makes cavity treatment painless
3. reduces bleeding during surgery
4. detects tiny cavities
5. whitens teeth
6. preserves the surrounding tooth
7. sensitive in picking up cavities
8. healing is better / faster
9. explores different types of treatment
10. dentists/patients
11. see the teeth on the screen
12. simulator for medical/dental students
13. high energy/heat produced
14. can damage tooth/tissues
15. dentists should be well trained/experienced

5.4.3 Style and Presentation:

1. Incorporates two categories of writing:

• ability to paraphrase and
• use of English
2. Add the marks for paraphrase and use of English together and divide
by two.
3. Raise any half – marks to the nearest whole number.
4. Add the marks to the content marks and show as a total in the right
hand -margin of the script.

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 LANGUAGE DESCRIPTORS
Question 31 : Summary
MARK PARAPHRASE MARK
Sustained rephrasing
Allow phrases from text
5 which are difficult to
substitute
Expression is secure
Noticeable rephrasing
Free from stretches of
4 concentrated lifting
Expression is generally
sound
Limited rephrasing
Intelligent and selective
3 lifting
Expression is not always
secure
Wholesale copying
Attempts to substitute with
2 2
own language limited to
single word expression
More or less a complete
transcript of text
1 1
Originality barely noticeable
Mindless lifting
5.5 Section D: Literature
5.5.1 Mark Scheme For ‘The Road Not Taken’
Question 32
(a) He confirmed the person had died.
(b) The dead person / the deceased
(c) “The children hurry by”.
(d) To pay their last respects to the dead person / to
console the family of the deceased
Accept any other reasonable answer.
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USE OF ENGLISH
Language is accurate
Occasional slips or minor
errors
5 Very well-organized and
coherent throughout
Ability to use original and
complex structures
Language is largely
accurate
Isolated serious errors
4 Well-organized and
coherent in most parts
Some ability to use original
and complex structure
Language is sufficiently
accurate
3 Noticeable serious errors
Fairly well-organized and
coherent in some parts
Meaning is not doubt
Frequent serious errors
Poorly organized and lacks
coherence
Heavy frequency of serious
errors
Fractured syntax
Incoherent
Mostly multiple word error
(1 mark)
(1 mark)
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5.5.2 Mark Scheme for ‘The Necklace’

Question 33

(a) A Necklace
(b) She had worked very hard, so she looked old and worn-out.
(c ) She had to do all the housework and save every sou she could.
(d) yes.,…./no, accept any reasonable answers

5.5.3 Mark Scheme for the Novel

Question 34

Allocation of marks:
Content - 10 marks
Language - 5 marks

MARK CONTENT MARK LANGUAGE

An always relevant response to

be the task Accurate
Almost always provides textual Very well-organised
10- 9 5
evidence Easily understood
Maintains a consistent and
convincing point of view

A relevant response to the task

Largely accurate
Usually provides textual evidence
8-7 4 Well-organized
Maintains a consistent point of
Easily understood
view

An intermittently relevant Frequent errors but meaning

response to the task not in doubt
6-5 3
Provides little textual evidence Fairly organized
Point of view consistent in parts Can be understood

A response of very little relevance Some blurring in meaning

to the task Poorly organized
4-3 2
Hardly any textual evidence Generally difficult to
Point of view difficult to establish understand

Shows barely any understanding Makes little/ no sense at all

2-1 of the requirement(s) of the task 1 Lacks organization
Point of view not established Difficult to understand

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5.5.3 Sample Answer for Summary

The practice of laser dentistry and virtual dentistry enable dentists to

treat dental problems better. Many dental clinics are using the lasers instead
of the dental drill. They make cavity treatment painless and reduce bleeding
during surgery. It also detects tiny cavities and whitens teeth, besides
preserving the surrounding tooth. Lasers are more sensitive in picking up
cavities. After each treatment, healing is better and faster. Virtual dentistry
uses compute programs to explore different types of treatment. On top of that,
dentists and patients can see the teeth on the screen. Finally, computer
programmes are like flight simulators for medical and dental students.
However, as lasers produce high energy and heat, they can potentially
damage the tooth and other tissues. Improperly trained dentist can cause
harm to patients.
(128 words)

5.5.4 Model Answer for Literature

The character that I dislike most in The Pearl by John Steinbeck is the doctor.
He is an unethical doctor who chooses to treat only rich patients. When Kino’s
son, Coyotito, is stung by the scorpion, the doctor refuses to treat the child
because he says Kino and Juana will never be able to pay him. His attitude is
the opposite of good doctors who are supposed to treat everybody equally.

However, when he discovers that Kino has found the great pearl, he
smugly announces to the villagers that Kino is on of his patients. The doctor
shows that he is insincere when he decides to go to the brush houses to pay
Coyotito a visit. He has never set his foot anywhere near the village before.
Obviously, Kino’s great pearl is his only reason for going to the brush houses.

Another reason why I dislike the doctor is because he is a criminal.

When he sees that the baby is getting better, he realizes his services are not
needed. Thus, he gives the baby some white powder, which later turns out to
be poison, just to ensure that he will be able to come back and ‘cure’ the baby.
This is criminal act and the doctor deserves to be punished. Fortunately, Kino
does not fall for his trickery as he refuses to give the pearl to the doctor for
safekeeping.

The doctor is greedy and dishonest. This is why it is easy to dislike this
character.

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