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SECTION A ( 25 marks) [ Time Suggested : 40 minutes ]

Your school organized the annual Sports Day. Based on the pictures and notes below, write a report for your school magazine.

school field decorated - colourful flags - students - ready for sports

march past - smart - house colour sang Negaraku

running events 100 metres - 4x100 relay supporters shouting won

winners - prizes enjoyed - grand event

When writing your report: use all the notes given elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting. make sure it is not less than 120 words.

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SECTION B (15 marks) ( Time suggested : 20 minutes ) 1. Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.

The River The Rivers a wanderer, A nomad, a tramp, He doesnt choose one place, To set up his camp. The Rivers a winder, Through valley and hill, He twists and he turns, He just cannot be still. The Rivers a hoarder, And he buries down deep, Those little treasures, That he wants to keep. The Rivers a baby, He gurgles and hums, And sounds like hes happily, Sucking his thumbs. The Rivers a singer, As he dances along, The countryside echoes, The notes of his song. The Rivers a monster, Hungry and vexed, Hes gobbled up trees, And hell swallow you next. Valerie Bloom

a) State one word in the poem that shows the river is flowing. ___________________________________________________________________ (1mark)
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b) Why do you think that the river is compared to a monster? ____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) c) State one importance of rivers. ___________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

2. The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English language. 1. 2. 3. The Railway Children Around the World in 80 Days How I Met Myself - Edith Nesbit - Jules Verne -David A. Hill

Based on one of the novels above, describe an event which you think is interesting. Support your answer with evidence from the novel. Your response should be : not less than 50 words in continuous writing ( not note form )

( 12 marks )

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SECTION C (10 marks) [Time suggested: 30 minutes] Read the passage below and complete the following task. Examination can be stressful for most students today. It is part of a students life. Some students will succeed excellently but some may just pass. There are tips on how to do well in examinations. It is vital for all students to be consistent in studying. Students must revise what they have learnt to remember what they have studied. This will prevent them from forgetting and losing important details. Students should study in a conducive environment. They should choose a place which is quiet and peaceful that will enable them to concentrate better. It is advisable to stay away from things that distract them such as computers, tablets, i-Pads or even television. Next, many excellent students have cited that they join a study group to obtain and maintain good grades. This is a forum where they can share knowledge, exchange ideas and seek for help from their peers. If this does not work for them, they should seek help from their teachers. The teachers are actually their best references. Lastly, one very important reminder for all students is never study at the last moment. It will only add unnecessary pressure on them. Students might experience hypertension or mental blackout. In a nutshell, success can be achieved if they practise the tips given and do not rely on pure luck. Write a summary on what students must do to prepare for examinations. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: When preparing for an examination, it is important that students

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ANSWER SCHEME SECTION A Refer to the band given

SECTION B 1.Poem 1 a) Wanderer / Nomad / Tramp / Winder - 1 mark

b ) It can drown people. / It causes flood. ( Accept any suitable answers )

1 mark

c ) used for transportation / to generate electricity / source of food ( Accept any suitable answers )

1 mark

2.Novel Refer to the band given

SECTION C CONTENT POINTS C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 be consistent in studying revise what they have learnt study in a condusive environment stay away from things that distract them join a study group
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C6 C7

seek help from their teachers never study at the last moment

Language : Refer to the band