FINAL YEAR EXAMINATION 2014/SMK GUNSANAD

Section A
(10 marks)
(Time suggested : 15 minutes)
Answer all questions in this paper.

The text below is about maize.

Question 1
Read the text below. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is one grammatical error in
each line.
Underline the error. Then, 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. There are no spelling and punctuation
errors in the text.

Jagung or maize is called by many names. In South America, it is

known as corn while at South Africa it is called by mealie. The American Red

e.g.

Indians was the first people to grow maize and it became their main food.

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Maize plants can grows up to three metres tall. The yellow maize grains are

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arrange closely rounds a cob. A covering called the husk covered the cob and

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grains. Some types of maize has grains that are sweet when they are still

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young but not ripe yet. These are known as sweet corn and are cooked and

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eaten on the cob with bitter. Maize grains are made in popcorn, cornflakes,

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corn starch for custard, gum of postage stamps and envelopes, alcohol

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and any chemicals. Paper is made from the long stem and the cobs can

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be use as fuel. Most of the maize products come from North America. The

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other major growers is Italy, Eastern Europe, India, China, Egypt and Brazil.

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Section B
(30 marks)
(Time suggested : 40 minutes)
Question
Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) (j).
The People of Sabah
Sabah is a unique land, a melting pot of many groups. The population is slightly over 1.7
million comprising over 30 different races and over 80 different dialects. Each group has its own
culture, tradition, festival and costume.
The largest ethnic group, the Kadazans and Dusuns make up about one third of the
population and are found mainly on the west coast. They are agriculturist and the main rice
producers of Sabah.
The Bajaus are skilled fishermen and farmers, living both on the east and west coast of
Sabah. They are also skilled horsemen and have been dubbed The Cowboys of the East.
The Muruts live mostly in the south west region of Sabah and in remote parts between the
town of Keningau and the borders of Sarawak and Indonesia. Many still live in longhouses and were
once feared for their head-hunting. Besides being good with their beadwork, they are also great
hunters, using spears, blowpipes and poisoned darts.
Questions (a) (j)
Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organizer.
Murut Community
Area
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Population
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Kadazan/Dusun community
Area
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Occupation/Economic Activities
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The People
Of
Sabah

(j) ___________________________

Occupation/Economic Activities
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Bajau Community
Area
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Occupation/Economic Activities
(e) _________________________ (f) ________________________ (g) _____________________
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Question 3
Read the brochure on various recreational parks in Malaysia. Then, answer questions (a) (i).

Questions (a)-(d)
Based on the brochure, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
(a) Tourist who enjoy water sports activites should visit Taman Tasik Titiwangsa.
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(1 mark)

(b) One of the major attractions in Taman Tasik Titiwangsa is the large man-made lake.
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(1 mark)

(c) Tourist can go jogging at Manjalara Lake Park.

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(1 mark)

(d) Rimba Kiara Park has a lot of natural springs that flow into lakes.
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Questions (e) (j)

Read the brochure carefully and answer the questions below.
(e) What are the facilities found in Manjalara Lake Park?
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(f) Where would a tourist go if he/she is interested in a her garden?

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(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the brochure

Meaning

Phrase

(i) completely clear and bright

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(ii) a fragrant herb garden

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(h) What is the historical sculpture found in Lake Garden?

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(i) Why would a touris be interested in Rimba Kiara Park?

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(j) You plan to visit one of the recreational parks in Malaysia. In about 50 words, write a postcard to your
friend. In your postcard :
Encourage him/her to join you
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 letter from George to Tania.

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Read the letter carefully and answer questions (a) (i).

(a) What is the relationship between George and Tania?
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(1 mark)

(b) Where is George staying now?Why?

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(1 mark)

(c) What are the things that George miss the most?
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(1 mark)

(d) How did George find the winter in England?

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(1 mark)

(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the letter.

Meaning

Phrase

(i) a condition in which of the body become damaged as a

result of extremely cold temperatures.
(ii) throwing balls made of snow at each other

(iii) friendly and easy to talk to

(iv) a figure like a man that people make out of snow for fun.

(4 marks)
(f) What was George going to do the coming week?
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(1 mark)

(g) Why did George and his friends end up getting a mild case of frostbite?
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(1 mark)

(h) What happened when George went ice-skating with his friends?
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(i) Why do you think people choose to study abroad? Give three reasons.
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(ii) ____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
(iii) ____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) (d).

I Wonder
I wonder why the grass is green,
And why the wind is never seen?
Who taught the birds to build the nest,
And told the trees to take a rest?
O, when the moon is not quite round,
Where can the missing bit be found?
Who paints the rainbow in the sky,
And hang the fluffy clouds so high?
Why is it now, do you suppose,
That Dad wont tell me, if he knows?

Jeannie Kirkby

(a) What are the elements of nature the persona observed outdoors?
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(b) What action of the bids is noticed by the persona?
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(c) Why does the persona think she wont get answers from her father?
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(d) State two themes from the poem.

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Section D
(40 marks)
(Time suggested : 45 minutes)
Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.
You had spent your weekend at the beach with your family. Based on the picture, write about the outing.

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Question 7
The following are the short story and drama studied in the Literature component in English Language.
1. One is One and All Alone by Nicholas Fisk
2. Rumpelstiltskin by Angela Lanyon
Based on one of the stories that you have read, write about the important values or lessons that you have
learnt. 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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