Professional Documents
Culture Documents
MODUL PBS
BAHASA INGGERIS TINGKATAN 2
KOHORT 2013
Disediakan oleh:
[Year]
BAND 1
KEMAHIRAN
BACA
BAND
DESCRIPTOR
1
Read and follow sequence of ideas in
familiar texts correctly in chronological
order.
B1
INSTRUMENT
Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.
Questions
1. What does FRIM stand for?
______________________________________________________________________________
2. What are Kuala Selangor and Kampung Kuantan famous for?
______________________________________________________________________________
3. Where is Seri Menanti located?
______________________________________________________________________________
4. State true or false for the following statements.
i. Malacca is located at the foothills of a mountain range about 35 kilometers from
Seremban.(
)
ii. Seri Menanti palace was built without the use of a single nail.(
)
iii. The palace was unoccupied in 1964. .(
)
5. Another word for famous is _________________.
ANSWER
1. The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia.
2. Kuala Selangor and Kampung Kuantan are famous for bird watching and seeing
fireflies.
3. Seri Menanti is located at the foothills of a mountain range about 35 kilometers
from Seremban and 11 kilometers from Kuala Pilah Town.
4. i) False
ii) True
iii) False
5. Popular.
BAND 2
Band
Performan
ce
Standard
Descriptor
Evidence
1
B1
Know fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
B1DB1
Reading and scanning for details.
B1DB1E1
Able to scan a text for details to complete a given task.
B1 DB1 E1
Task
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
Nicol Ann David, Malaysias squash champion is a good role model for teenagers.
She has a successful international squash career, currently ranking 8 th in the world at the
age of 20.Nicol started playing squash at the age of five. At the age of 16, she was voted
as Malaysias National Sportswoman.
Despite the pressures of international squash, Nicol remains to be an excellent
student.
In her SPM examinations she scored As in tough subjects like Economics,
Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Accounts, Science, Art and English.
Nicol was the first Asian woman to win the World Open. She is the only squash
player who won the World Junior title twice. Nicol is a role model to the youth of Malaysia
and around the world. She is also humble and holds very strong family values. She is
committed, has competitive spirit and a strong desire for excellence which has made her
successful.
Answer the questions.
1. Name the Malaysian squash champion.
____________________________
2. Nicol started playing squash at the age of ____________
3. What kind of student is Nicol?
___________________________________
4. List down 4 subjects that Nicol scored A.
a __________________________________
b __________________________________
c __________________________________
d __________________________________
5. Which title did she win twice?
___________________________________
6. State 2 qualities that made Nicol successful.
a_____________________________________
b_____________________________________
B1 DB1 E1
Sample Answer
1. Name the Malaysian squash champion.
Nicol Ann David
2. Nicol started playing squash at the age of 5
3. What kind of student is Nicol?
Excellent student
4. List down 4 subjects that Nicol scored A.
a Economics
b Arts
c English
d Science
5. Which title did she win twice?
World Junior
6. State 2 qualities that made Nicol successful.
A competitive
B desire for excellence
Band
Performance
Standard
Descriptor
1
Know fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading and
writing
B1 DB1
Evidence
B1 DB1 E1
B1 DB1 E1
Sample Answers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Where would you like to go for a holiday? Give a reason for your answer.
Any acceptable answer such as:
Band
Performance
Standard
Descriptor
1
Know fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading
and writing
B1DL1
Listening to and discriminating initial and final
Evidence
B1 DL1
SAMPLE INSRTUMENT
A.Listen to your teacher and identify the /l/ and /r/ sound by circling the /l/ and
underlining the /r/.
1. The lazy gardener used a rake to clean the lake.
2. He switched on the light which was on the right.
3. He locked the door and left the key on the rock.
4. The lawyer was very loyal to the royal family.
5. The local reporter returned the lost rabbit.
B.Listen to your teacher and identify the long and short vowels by underlining
the short vowels and circling the long vowels.
1. He filled the form with a lot of feelings
2. She took the pill after peeling the orange
3. She swept the leaves around the house she lives in.
4. The sick man seeks help.
5. The judge took a peek before he picked the winner.
C. Listen to your teacher and underline the words with diphthongs in the
following sentences
1. Alicia found a mouse under her house.
2. He wants to own a phone.
3. The loud sound woke me up.
4. He bought a brown cow because he did not like the black cow.
5. They decided to go home to their town house.
Sample answers
A.Listen to your teacher and identify the /l/ and /r/ sound by circling the /l/ and
underlining the /r/.
1. The lazy gardener used a rake to clean the lake.
2. He switched on the light which was on the right.
3. He locked the door and left the key on the rock.
C. Listen to your teacher and underline the words with diphthongs in the
following sentences.
1. He bought a brown cow because he did not like the black cow.
2. Alicia found a mouse under her house.
3. They decided to go home to their town house.
4. He wants to own a phone.
5. The loud sound woke me up.
Band
Performance standard
Descriptor
Evidence
1
Know fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading
and writing
B1 DL1
Listening to and discriminating initial and final
consonants, long and short vowels and diphthong s
B1 DL1 E1
Able to identify initial and final consonants, long and
short vowels and diphthongs
A. Listen to your teacher and identify the /s/ and /z/ sound by circling the /s/ and
underlining the /z/
zoo
race
zero
those
pleas
e
slow
loose
peac
e
zigza
g
sleep
advic
e
zebra
zippe
r
soon
rise
ice
bus
eyes
sun
sit
buzz
B. Listen to the dialogue. Circle the long vowels /u;/ or /i:/ and underline the short vowels
/u/ or /i/
Student A
Student B
Student A
Student B
Student A
Student B
Student A
C. Listen to the teacher. Complete the spelling of the words by using diphthongs ow or
ou
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Answer
A. Listen to your teacher and identify the /s/ and /z/ sound by circling the /s/ and
underlining the /z/
zoo
race
zero
slow
advic
e
ice
those
pleas
e
loose
peac
e
zigza
g
sleep
zebra
zippe
r
soon
rise
bus
eyes
sun
sit
buzz
B. Listen to the dialogue. Circle the long vowels /u;/ or /i:/ and underline the short vowels
/u/ or /i/
Student A
Student B
Student A
Student B
Student A
Student B
Student A
C. Listen to the teacher. Complete the spelling of the words by using diphthongs ow or
ou
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
BAND
PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
DESCRIPTOR
EVIDENCE
B1 DT1 E1
You are going to celebrate your 14th birthday next Saturday. Write an e-mail to invite
your classmates to come to the party.
*Lower proficiency students
as follows:
Venue :
Date :
Time :
Theme
Sample answer:
: Superhero
I sincerely hope that all of you can come and celebrate the party with me.
Your friend,
(
*Advanced students
Form 2
B1 DT1 E1
Learning Outcomes
Band
Performance Standard
Descriptor
Evidence
Form 2 B1 DT1 E1
Sample Instrument
You received an e-mail from the secretary of the English Society. Unfortunately you cannot
attend the drama training session because you have to take care of your little sister since
your mother is not feeling well.
Write a reply to the e-mail.
(For students with good language proficiency)
From : ___________________________________________(Your e-mail address)
To
: ___________________________________________(senders e-mail)
Cc
: teacherarudselvan@gmail.com
Subject : ________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
_
________________________________________________________________________________
_
________________________________________________________________________________
_
I hope you will excuse me and I promise to attend the next meeting.
Write a reply to the e-mail. Use the information above to help you.
(For students with low language proficiency)
From : ___________________________________________(Your e-mail address)
To
: ___________________________________________(senders e-mail)
Cc
: teacherarudselvan@gmail.com
Subject : Absentee for Drama Training Session
I am sorry to inform that I ______________________________________________________
because I have to _____________________________________________________________.
I have to do so because my mother
_______________________________________________.
I hope you will excuse me and I promise to attend the next meeting.
(Your name)
B1 DT1 E1
Sample answer
From : tina99@hotmail.com
To
: engsocsec@gmail.com(senders e-mail)
Cc
: teacherarudselvan@gmail.com
Band
Performance
Standard
Descriptor
Evidence
1 (WRITING)
B1
Know fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading and
writing
B1 DT2
Understanding the requirements of application forms
B1 DT2 E1
Able to complete an application form
B1 DT2 E1
Sample Instrument
Task
Your school is organizing an annual general meeting for club and society. You are to fill in
the membership form to join the English Language Society.
CLUB/
___________________________________________________________________
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name (as in NRIC or passport): ______________________________________________________
(Please underline surname)
I/C Number: ____________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ___________________________ Place of Birth:
_________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Code: _____________________________ State: _______________________________________
Contact No : __________________ Email address:
____________________________________________
Interest : _____________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ______________________
Date: __________________________
Sample Answer
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SOCIETY
___________________________________________________________________
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
SELENA GOMEZ
Name (as in NRIC or passport): ______________________________________________________
(Please underline surname)
980214-91-5730
selenagomex
Signature: ______________________
2/1/2012
Date: _____________
BAND 2
Band
Performance
Standard
Descriptor
Evidence
2
Understand meanings at word, phrase and sentence level.
B2 DB1
Acquiring a range of vocabulary by reading texts
B2 DB1 E1
Able to acquire a range of vocabulary by identifying:
words of the same meaning (synonyms)
words opposite in meaning (antonyms)
one word for a group of words (hyponyms)
GIVING GIFTS
We always give gifts to our parents, friends, siblings, relatives and
teachers. We give gifts on occasions like Christmas Day, Chinese New
Year, birthdays, birth of newborn, Mothers Day and others.
Guidelines in giving gifts
Offer gifts in pairs. An even number
symbolizes good luck and a good ending
When you return a gift from a guest, the
gift you give him/her in future must be of
greater value than his/hers.
Taboos associated with gifts
Never give a handkerchief for it connotes
parting with a person forever.
To give an umbrella would mean a break-up.
Do not give jasmines or plum blossoms to
businessmen for jasmines mean business
losses and plum blossoms mean bad luck.
It is very horrible to give a clock to someone
on his birthday for it sounds like burying
ones parent.
Task:
a) Read the words in Box A and match with their exact meaning in Box B.
B
A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
siblings
associated
parting
misfortune
occasions
o
o
o
o
connected
leaving
mishap
events
celebrations
brothers and sisters
or
b) Find the opposites of the words given. The answers can be found in the
reading text above.
reject / refuse
_________________________________
beginning
_________________________________
past
_________________________________
temporary
_________________________________
pleasant
_________________________________
c) Based on the text above, find the words that are related to the
hypernyms given below:
i.
ii.
iii.
Family
Flowers
:
Celebrations:
:
_____________, ____________, ______________
_____________, ____________________
_____________, ____________, ______________
_____________, ____________
Sample Answers
Task:
a) Read the words in Box A and match with their exact meaning in Box B.
B
A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
siblings
associated
parting
misfortune
occasions
o
o
o
o
connected
leaving
mishap
events
celebrations
brothers and sisters
or
b) Find the opposites of the words given. The answers can be found in the
reading text above.
reject / refuse
offer
beginning
ending
past
future
temporary
forever
pleasant
horrible
c) Based on the text above, find the words that are related to the
hypernyms given below:
i.
ii.
iii.
Family
Flowers
:
Celebrations:
BAND
PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
:
parents, siblings, relatives
jasmines, plum blossoms
Christmas Day, Chinese New Year, birthdays,
birth of newborn, Mothers Day
2
B2
Understand meanings at word, phrase and sentence
level.
B2 DL1
Talking about ones pastimes, routines, ambitions and
hopes.
B2 DL1 E1
Able to ask questions to get information and respond
appropriately to questions on any one of the
following:
pastimes
routines
ambitions
hopes
DESCRIPTOR
EVIDENCE
Sample Instrument
Task A: Match the expressions and responses below.
Justin
Selena
1. Hi! Selena.
Sample answer A:
Match the expressions and responses below.
Justin
Selena
1. Hi! Selena.
a. Hello Justin.
want to be a singer?
Sample Answer B
Student
Student
Student
Student
Student
Student
Student
Student
Student
A : Hi! ________________
B : Hello _____________
A : How do you do?
B: Im fine, thank you.
A: Have you done your English homework?
B: Yes, Ive done it. I wrote about my ambition.
A: ________, what would you like to be when you grow up?
B: When I grow up, I want to be a __________. What about you,_________?
A: I want to be a _________________ because I have ____________. ___________, why
do you want to be a ___________?
Student B: I think I have _________________. I always _____________________. I think I can
be a
__________. Who is your__________________?
Student A: My ________________________. He/she is ________________. Who encouraged you
to
be a ___________?
Student B: My _________ always support me. I hope that __________________.
Student A : Wow! Thats fantastic! Im sure youll succeed.
Student B : Thank you _________________. I hope youll achieve your ambition too.
Band
Performance
Standard
Descriptor
Evidence
2
Understand meanings at word, phrase and sentence level.
B2 DB1
Acquiring a range of vocabulary by reading texts
B2 DB1 E1
Able to acquire a range of vocabulary by identifying:
words of the same meaning (synonyms)
words opposite in meaning (antonyms)
one word for a group of words (hyponyms)
B2 DB1 E1
Sample Instrument
You had received a letter from your cousin. Read the letter and answer the questions
below.
Your cousin,
Fauziah
3. view
-..
4. trip
5. arriving
B. Find the words in the text which are opposite in meaning to the words given.
1. early
-..
2. hated
-.
3. after
-.
4. sell
-..
5. boring
-..
-..
-.
-
B1 DB1 E1
Sample Answer
A. 1. two weeks
2. great
3. scenery
4. trip
5. reaching
B.
1. late
2. loved
3. before
4. buy
5. fun
Band
Performance standard
Descriptor
Evidence
2
Understand meanings at word, phrase and
sentence level
B2 DT1
Writing informal letters
B2 DT1 E1
Able to write a letter on a topic of interest in
about 120 words
Write a letter to your new friend telling him or her about your hobby. Use the ideas
below to
guide you
: playing badminton
: a good racquet
4. The benefits
:
:
:
:
release stress
gives satisfaction
form of exercise
meet new friends
BAND 3
Form 2
B3 DL1 E1
LEARNING
OUTCOME
BAND
PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
DESCRIPTOR
EVIDENCE
Sample Instrument
Find a partner and prepare the dialogue based on the situations given.
Situation 1 You love your moms cooking. Compliment her.
Student
Mother
Situation 2 Your teacher, Puan Salina wears a new baju kurung. Compliment
her
Sheila
Puan Salina
Situation 3 The school prefect handled the Teachers Day celebration
successfully.
Headmaster
Head Prefect
( More situations)
Situation 4
Aunt Lisa baked delicious chocolate cheese cake. You want to compliment her.
Situation 5
Your Science teacher, Encik Kassim wore a new shirt to school. You want to compliment
him.
Situation 6
As the President of the English Language Society, you want to praise the drama
participants for winning the Inter School Drama Competition.
Form 2
B3 DL1 E1
Sample Answers
Situation 1 You love your moms. Compliment her.
Student
I really love your cooking mum. You always cook delicious and
tasty food which everyone enjoys.
Mother
Situation 2
Sheila
Puan Salina
Situation 3
Headmaster
Head Prefect
Situation 4
Student A
Student B
Aunt Lisa, I really love your chocolate cheese cake. Can you
teach me how to make it?
Thats very kind of you dear. Thank you.
Situation 5
Student A
Student B
Situation 6
Student A
Student B
BAND
PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
DESCRIPTOR
B3 DL2
Listening to and understand messages and descriptions
EVIDENCE
B3 DL2 E1
Able to identify main ideas and supporting details.
B3 DL2 E1
Able to answer comprehension questions orally.
B3 DL2 E1
Task 1
You listen to an announcement about the Elocution Contest for Form 2 Students. As you
listen, write down the details to be passed to your friend who is interested to participate
in the contest.
To
From :
_____________
(name of the contest)
Date
: ...................................................
Time
: ...............................................................
Venue
: .........................................................
Details of contest;
No. Of participation: ............................................................
Contact
person: ....................................................................
Organiser : ...................................................................
SAMPLE ANSWER:
To
Adam
From :
Akmal
Elocution Contest For Form 2
Date
Time
2pm
Venue
School hall
Details of contest:
No. Of participants: two students from each class
Contact person: the secretary of English Language
Society
Organiser
B3 DL2 E2
1. What is the name of the contest?
............................................................................................................
2. Who is the organiser of the contest?
...............................................................................................................
3. When and where the contest is going to be held?
..............................................................................................................
4. How many participants required from each class?
.............................................................................................................
5. What must one do to participate in this contest?
................................................................................................................
6. Why do you need to bring supporters on the day of the contest?
..................................................................................................................................
.
Sample answers:
1. Elocution contest for form 2
Band
Performance
Standard
Descriptor
Evidence
3
Use knowledge acquired through listening, speaking, reading
and writing
B3 DT1
Writing descriptions
Able to write a description on a topic of interest:
using adjectives/adverbs
in at least 3 paragraphs
in about 120 words
B3 DT1 E1
Sample Instrument
You and your family had a vacation in Langkawi Island recently. Describe your holidays
using the notes provided below. You may also add other relevant information using
suitable adjectives. Your essay must not be less than 120 words and in at least 3
paragraphs.
B5 DT1 E1
Sample Answer
Band
Performance standard
Descriptor
Evidence
DAY 1 (FRIDAY)
8.30 a.m
12.30 2.00 p.m
3.00 p.m
3.00 4.00 p.m
4.00 5.30 p.m
5.30 6.30 p.m
8.00 10.00 p.m
: Breakfast
: Tour of interesting places Menara Taming Sari, Melaka
River Cruise and Melaka Butterfly Park (accompanied by
all the teachers)
: Seafood lunch at Tomyam Klasik Restaurant
: Visit A Famosa
: Shopping at Bandar Hilir
: Buffet dinner
: Team Building talk by Pn Normitza
DAY 3 (SUNDAY)
:
:
:
:
:
:
Breakfast
Treasure Hunt (Pn Rohayati is in charge)
Free time
Lunch and check out
Leave for school
Estimated time of arrival (ETA) at school
A. Fill in the blanks in the table with the information from the itinerary
Day
Activities
Places of interest
Talks
Teacher in
charge
Day 1
Briefing
Day 2
MenaraTaming Sari,
Day 3
2.
3.
What are some of the things the students can learn from this trip?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
4.
How do you think the students spend their free time during this trip?
_____________________________________________________________________
5.
If you are planning a class trip, where would you go and why?
___________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
ANSWER:
Day
Activities
Places of interest
Talks
Teacher in
Day 1
Briefing
Beach games
-
Day 2
Barbeque and
karaoke session
-
Day 3
Shopping at
Bandar Hilir
Treasure Hunt
charge
MrAzahari
PnAzlin
PnSujatha
Time
Management
-
PnShahriah
All teachers
Team Building
-
PnNormitza
PnRohayati
B3 DB1 E1
Name : _______________________________
____________________
Class :
Read the following book reviews and answer the questions that follow.
Task A
Based on the descriptions of the book review, provide short answers to
the following questions.
1. Kim Seng is preparing for his A levels and he needs this book badly. He
should get a copy of the __________________________________________
2. My youngest brother is very adventurous but he is also keen on reading
books on self defence. He will enjoy reading
_______________________________
3. Puan Leela wants her daughter to have a good foundation in grammar
while she is still at nursery. She must get the book ________________________
4. David Tang aims to follow the path of successful people and he must read
the book __________________________
5. Esther Wong has only RM20.00 to shop for a book. She wants a book on
general knowledge so she should buy__________________________________
Task B
Answer the following questions based on the book reviews above.
1. Who is the publisher of Mums Best Soup ?
_________________________________________________________________
2. Pre U Chemistry is suitable for :
a) _________________________________
b) _________________________________
3. Riddles makes the children know more by _______________________________
4. How does Grammar For Kiddies help children?
__________________________________________________________________
5. What can you read about in Road to Success?
__________________________________________________________________
Sample Answers
Task A
Task A :
1. Pre U Chemistry
2. The Black Belt Club
3. Grammar for Kiddies
4. Road to Success
5. Riddles
Task B :
1. Hyacinth Jessie
2. a) Pre u students
3. Riddles
4. build strong foundation in grammar
5. How people overcome fears and failures
Band
Performance standard
Descriptor
Evidence
3
Use knowledge acquired through
listening, speaking, reading and writing.
B3 DT 1
Writing descriptions
B3 DT1 E1
Able to write a description on a topic of
interest:
Using adjectives / adverbs
In at least 3 paragraphs
B3 DT1
E1
INSTRUMENT
(INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL)
Last week you and your family went to the seaside. Using the pictures and the notes
given below, describe what you did there. Your descriptions should be about 120 words.
went swimming-happily
collected seashells-beautiful
Sample Answer
Last Saturday, my family and I went to the seaside. We left home at 7 a.m. and
reached Port Dickson at about 8 a.m. As soon as we reached there, my sister and I
changed into our swimsuit. When we got into the water, we screamed because the water
was very cold. Soon, the water got warmer and we enjoyed ourselves swimming and
playing happily in the water.
My younger sister could not swim very well, so after awhile, she decided to collect
beautifulseashells. She needed seashells because she wanted to make a picture with
them. My father helped her to collect a lot of pretty seashells.
When it was time for lunch, we spread a mat under the shady tree and helped
mother to put out all the delicious food. Mother had made fried rice, fried chicken and
sandwiches. We even had cake for dessert. We also had canned drinks which were
niceandcold.
After lunch, we rested for awhile and listened to music. My father and father had a
short nap. When it was not sohot, we decided to have a swim in the sea before leaving.
Soon, it was time to pack and go home. Although we were tired, we had enjoyed
ourselvess. We hoped to go there again soon.
Band
Performan
ce
Standard
Descriptor
Evidence
3
B3
Use knowledge acquired through listening, speaking, reading and
writing.
B3DT1
Writing descriptions.
B3DT1E1
My class teacher
Sample Answer
My Best friend
I have several friends at school. Some are my school friends and some are my
classmates. The best among them is Sudhir, who is my classmate.
Sudhirs full name is Sudhir Shah b. Salman. He is from Ipoh. He comes from a very
respectable family. He is of my age. He is much taller than me. He has a very fair
complexion. He has curly hair, milky teeth and a pair of beautiful eyes. He has a very
cheerful nature. His face is always smiling. Sudhir is always neat and clean.
In class he sits beside me. We are always together. Other boys envy our friendship
but we do not mind.
Sudhir is very good at his lessons. He never neglects his studies. He never gives the
teacher a chance to complain about him. In the last examination he was first in the class. He
helps me in my studies. All his qualities have attracted me. I cannot find a more ideal friend
than Sudhir.
BAND 4
Band: B4
Deskriptor: B4 DL1
Evidens: B4 DL1 E1
agreeing politely
disagreeing politely
Able to discuss a particular topic by:
agreeing politely
disagreeing politely
Work in pairs.
On the following topics, say either you agree or disagree with reason/s.
Topic 1:
Topic 2:
Topic 3:
Topic 4:
Topic 5:
Topic 6:
Topic 7:
Sample answers:
Candidate A:
Candidate B:
Candidate A:
Candidate B:
Candidate A:
Candidate B:
Can I point out something? That statement may not ring true if you
consider the fact that
Candidate A:
Candidate B:
An argument that I should have brought forward earlier that support
my view for/against
this statement is
Band: B4
Deskriptor: B4 DL2
Evidens: B4 DL2 E1
Situation A:
One of your friends birthday is just around the corner. Discuss and decide on the
birthday card for him or her.
Situation B:
The school holidays is just around the corner. You and your partner want to
decide on the best place to go for a holiday.
Cameron Highlands
Pangkor Island
Situation C:
You and your partner cannot decide on which game is more enjoyable. Discuss
and decide on one.
modern games
traditional games
Situation D:
You and your partner cannot decide on which game is more enjoyable. Discuss
and decide on one.
online games
single player computer games
Situation E:
You and your partner cannot decide on which game is more enjoyable. Discuss
and decide on one.
outdoor games
indoor games
Sample answers:
Candidate A:
Our friends birthday is coming soon. Shall we buy him/her a big
expensive birthday card?
Candidate B:
Candidate A:
this year and I
I think we should make our own personal birthday card for him/her.
Candidate B:
That is a good idea but Im not very good at making greeting cards.
Candidate A:
For me, I can make quite good ones but it takes me ages to complete
one and .
(friends name) birthday is so near already.
Candidate B:
make it
Candidate A:
Candidate B:
Band: B4
Deskriptor: B4 DL3
Evidens: B4 DL3 E1
Work in pairs.
Situation:
A few of your siblings are having dental problems and may need various treatments. You
go to the district dental clinic and ask about the services offered at the clinic.
Role play the conversation between the nurse and the student.
Sample answers:
Student:
Excuse me, nurse.
Nurse:
Yes, can I help you?
Student:
I would like to ask about the services here.
Nurse:
Please go right ahead.
Student:
Do you do extraction?
Nurse:
We certainly do.
Student:
Is there a fee?
Nurse:
As a student, extraction is free of charge.
Student:
What about fillings?
Nurse:
Our dentists will certainly do fillings when needed.
Student:
Do we need to pay?
Nurse:
Again, this service is free of charge for students.
Student:
Do you do braces?
Nurse:
That again is affirmative.
Student:
How much is it?
Nurse:
Unfortunately, a nominal fee is applicable.
Student:
I heard that doing braces can be a long process. Is that true?
Nurse:
Well, treatment with braces can be complicated. It will certainly
require multiple
appointments with the dentist.
Student:
Does that mean a great deal of patience is involved?
Nurse:
I wouldnt go so far as to say that. However I would say that a person
wearing braces must
have the commitment to see the treatment through.
Student:
Im also interested to know if you do dentures.
Nurse:
Im pleased to say that we can do dentures.
Student:
Do we need to pay?
Nurse:
As with braces, there is a sum payable.
Student:
OK, thank you.
Nurse:
Youre welcome.
BAND
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
DESCRIPTOR
EVIDENCE
B4 DL1 E1
Sample Instrument:
Group work
Agree or disagree with your friends on ONE of the following topics, with reason/s.
Topics for discussion
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sample Answers:
Student A: As an active Facebook user, I think Facebook is a very good and useful social
tool
nowadays. We can use Facebook to find our long lost friends and get
connected again. I also think its a very good past time. My mother says it
keeps me from bad influence. Shes happy that Im at home most of the time
after school.
Student B: Sorry. I dont think so. Even if the Facebook keeps you at home most of the
time, but I still think its a waste of time. We will go online for a very long hour.
I think we should finish our homework and do some house chores during our
leisure time. Anyway, I prefer face-to-face communication with my families and
friends. It is more comfortable to talk or tell them in person.
Student A: But what those friends who are staying in another town?
Student B: Well, we can use the telephone.
Student A: Actually, Facebook is not just for communication. We can also play some
games to de-stress as long as we keep to the time limit given by our parents.
Student B: Well, I guess Facebook has its pros and cons. We need to be wise when using
it.
BAND
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
DESCRIPTOR
EVIDENCE
B4 DL2 E1
Able to discuss and come to a decision
on any one of the following:
a gift for someone
a trip
B4 DL2 E1
Sample Instrument:
Instrument A: Pair work
Your class teacher is retiring. Discuss with your friend which is the best gift to buy.
Instrument B.
Your parents want to bring the family for a holiday. The place they are considering is
either an island resort or a highland resort. They have asked you and your sibling for
opinions.
B4 DL2 E1
Sample answer for Instrument A
Student A
: I think we should buy a bouquet of flowers for her. It would be a nice gift.
Student B
Student A
Student B
: Then, what about a nice scarf. She can still use it even though she has
retired from teaching.
Student A
Student B
Student A
Brother
You
: I am afraid to go on the cable car. I like to swim and build sand castles. So,
let us go to Pulau Redang instead.
Brother
You
Band
Performance
Standard
Descriptor
Evidence
Listen to the advertisement carefully. Then, say whether you agree or disagree with the
statements given. Give reason to support your answer
We are Metro Travel & Tour Agency. Want to have an awesome class trip to Cameron
Highlands for the coming school holiday? We have some great offers for you to choose.
There are two types of packages to choose from. We have adventure package and sight
seeing package. The adventure package includes Rafflesia discovery, visit to Orang Asli
village, night trekking and also Gunung Brinchang adventure. Meanwhile, the sight
seeing package includes visit to BOH Tea Plantation and Factory, Strawberry Farm, Honey
Bee Farm, Cactus Valley, Robinson Waterfall and Rose Garden.
Student A
Student B
Agree/Disagree
: ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Reason
: ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Student A
Student B
Agree/Disagree
: ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Reason
: ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Student A
: There are two types of packages offered which are
adventure and sight seeing. Since all of us love outdoor
activities, why not we go for the adventure package.
Student B
Agree/Disagree
: ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Reason
: ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Band
Performance
Standard
Descriptor
Evidence
4
Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of situations
using some appropriate language conventions
B4 DL3
Making detailed enquires about services offered and
responding appropriately
B4 DL3 E1
Able to ask questions to obtain details about services
offered and give appropriate responses upon
receiving the information
INSTRUMENT: B4 DL3 E1
Work in pairs. Ask questions to obtain more information about the trip from the travel
agency. Provide appropriate responses
ANSWER
Student A
Student B
Agree/Disagree
: Thats a good idea/ I dont think so
Reason
: Most of us havent been there before/ Its a boring
place
Student A
: From the travel agent promotion, there are three
types of accommodations with different prices. I think
we should go for the Agro Highlands Chalet which costs
only RM150 per person.
Student B
Agree/Disagree
: I totally agree with you/ I dont think thats the right
choice
Student A
Student B
Reason
: We can afford that/ Chalet is not really comfortable
: There are two types of packages offered which are
adventure and sight seeing. Since all of us love outdoor
activities, why not go for the adventure package.
Agree/Disagree
: Youre right, that sounds interesting/ I disagree with
the idea
Reason
: We all love outdoor activities/ Why dont we just relax
and go sight seeing
B4 DL3 E1
Student A
Student B
Student A
Student B
Student A
Student B
Student A
Student B
Student A
Student B
Student A
Student B
Band
Performance standard
Descriptor
Evidence
4
Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of
situations using some appropriate language
conventions.
B4 DB 1
Processing texts read by identifying cause and
effects relationships
B4 DB1 E1
Able to identify cause and effect relationships
in a linear text by extracting specific
information to complete a graphic organiser
B4 DB1 E1
INSTRUMENT
Complete the chart below with the information from the text given.
PROBLEM
CAUSES
EFFECTS
OIL SPILLS
_____________________________
______________________________________
_______________________________________
FARMING WASTES
_____________________________
______________________________________
_______________________________________
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
______________________________
______________________________________
_______________________________________
ACID RAIN
______________________________________
ANSWER
_____________________________
_______________________________________
PROBLEM
CAUSES
OIL SPILLS
Huge oil tankers have leaks.
FARMING WASTES
Farmers dump their animal wastes in the
EFFECTS
river.
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
Factories dump their industrial wastes
straight into the sea.
ACID RAIN
Gases and fumes from cars, factories and
power stations are dissolved in the rain
drops
BAND
PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
DESCRIPTOR
EVIDENCE
4
B4
Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of situations
using some appropriate language conventions.
B4 DB1
Processing texts read by identifying cause and effect
relationships.
B4 DB1 E1
Able to identify cause and effect relationships in a
linear text by extracting specific information to
complete a graphic organiser
Read the following text and answer the questions that follow.
Georgetown
Georgetown, the capital of Pulau Pinang (also known as Penang Island), is located
at the north-eastern tip of the island. Skyscrapers, single-storeyed residential houses,
modern apartment buildings and slums are found in this city. Its population of more than
one million is made up of the major ethnic groups in Malaysia. The island is linked to the
mainland by the famous Penang Bridge which is 13 kilometres long. There is also a ferry
service between the main and the island.
Pulau Pinang is a small island and because of its rapid development, there are
many environmental problems. There is not enough land and so land has to be
reclaimed from the sea. Much of the reclaimed land is just a few feet above sea level.
Georgetown itself is located in one of the lowest lying areas on the island. Many
parts of the city experience flash floods after a downpour. Flooding in Pulau Pinang is a
serious problem now, especially in areas such as Jalan P.Ramlee in the city centre. Traffic
comes to a standstill and there are long queues for buses and taxis.
Another major problem is traffic congestion. Traffic congestion in the city is also
caused by:
landslides
oil spills from ships
the dumping of rubbish
Pulau Pinang needs to take care of its environment and pay more attention to
these problems.
Sample instrument
Complete the graphic organiser below.
Common problems in
Georgetown
Cause
Effect
_________________________
________________________
________________________
The dumping of rubbish
________________________
________________________
Traffic jams
_________________________
Water pollution
Air pollution
Sample answer
Common problems in
Georgetown
Cause
Not enough land
Located in one of the
lowest lying areas
Bad driving habits
The dumping of rubbish
Oil spills from ships
The increasing
number of vehicles
(accept any suitable
answers)
Effect
Land
has
to
reclaimed from
sea
Flash floods
Traffic jams
Land pollution
Water pollution
Air pollution
be
the
BAND
PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
DESCRIPTOR
EVIDENCE
4
B4
Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of situations
using some appropriate language conventions.
B4 DB1
Processing texts read by identifying cause and effect
relationships.
B4 DB1 E2
Able to relate the causes and effects from a nonlinear text to complete a given task.
Sample instrument
Study the grid below carefully and answer the questions that follow.
TOPSOIL
WATER CYCLE
-Damaged by heavy
rainfall and strong
sunlight
-The climate
becomes extreme,
that is, very hot or
very cold
-forest-long time to
regenerate
-land not suitable for
agricultural use for
quite some time
DEFORESTATI
ON
-causes landslides
or soil erosion
OTHER EFFECTS
GREENHOUSE
EFFECT
-large amounts of
carbon released
-global warming
BAND
PERFORMA
NCE
STANDARD
DESCRIPTO
R
EVIDENCE
Task:
The pie chart below shows the favourite pastimes of form 2 Students of SMK Seri Bestari
based on the survey conducted by the Recreational Club of the school. You are to write a
report on the distribution of the favourite pastimes of the form 2 students.
10%
15%
30%
Make
a title;
the percentage of the distribution of each favourite pastime;
a conclusion.
sure your report is not less than 120 words.
Sample answer
Reported by:
..
(AHMAD BIN ABU)
Secretary,
Recreational Club,
SMK Seri Bestari.
Band
Performance
Standard
Descriptor
4
Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of situations using
some appropriate language conventions
B4 DT1
Writing reports
Evidence
B4 DT1 E1
Able to write a report using the correct format and appropriate
grammar on any one of the following:
table
pie chart
bar graph
line graph
The pie chart below shows how students of SMK Kupang spent their last school holidays.
Based on the data given write a report for your school magazine on how they spent their
last school holidays.
B4 DT1 E1
Sample Answer:
Holidays
A survey was carried out among 200 students of SMK
Kupang on how they spent their last school holidays. They had
carried out a number of activities.
About 70 students spent their time watching movies or
television. This shows that they enjoyed watching movies or
television as a form of entertainment.
Another 50 students loved reading during the school break
especially novels as they did not have much time to spend on
reading on other days. Some of them also spent time surfing the
internet for suitable books and reading materials online.
35 students went camping and hiking either with their
families or friends. These students love the outdoors and some of
them have been found to be actively involved in camping activities
organised by the school.
Working part time also seemed to be a choice for 25
students who wanted to make some pocket money in order to buy
new school uniforms and shoes without burdening their parents.
Some of the students went for picnics with their families.
About 15 of them spent time with their families at beaches or
waterfalls nearby. Another 5 students were lucky enough to go on
holidays overseas like Perth and Ontario.
In conclusion, some of the students had spent their holidays
wisely like reading books and working part time. Those who spent
time watching movies or television may want a break from books
after working hard for almost a year. Nevertheless, it is advisable for
all students to do some revision so they do not forget what they had
studied.
Written by,
Beloona Johnson
BAND 5
Band
Performan
ce
Standard
Descriptor
Evidence
5
B5
Demonstrate the ability to use language in a
variety of situations using largely appropriate
language conventions.
B5DL1
Recounting events that took place
B5DL1E1
Able to recount a public event.
B5DL1E1
Sample Instrument
Task
Recently, your school celebrated Teachers Day. Your class teacher has asked you to give
a speech on the event in the classroom.
Based on the notes below, give your speech:
assembly at 7.30am
speech by principal
- gave advice to students
aim of celebration
- show appreciation to teachers
speech by head prefect
activities carried out :
games
class parties
Sample Answer
A very good morning to our beloved English teacher, En. Salim and fellow friends, I am here to give a
speech on the Teachers Day celebration held last week. First and foremost, I would like to thank En.Salim, for
giving me this opportunity to address all of you present here.
Last Monday our school celebrated Teachers Day. The students came early and gathered for an official
assembly at 7.30 a.m in the school hall. The teacher on duty, Pn. Leela made sure all the students lined up in
their respective forms. First, we sang the national anthem followed by our school song. The teachers also sang
a song entitled Kami Guru Malaysia.
After that, the principal En. Salim was called upon on the stage to deliver his speech. During his
speech, he advised the students to respect and appreciate teachers contributions. He also stated that the aim
of the celebration was to show appreciation to their teachers.
Next, the school head prefect, Kumar from 5 Marikh gave a speech. He thanked all the teachers for
their dedication and hard work. This was followed by giving away tokens of appreciation to all the teachers by
the school prefects. It was given in the form of fresh flowers and gift boxes.
Later, some activities were carried out among teachers and students. These activities included games
like football for men teachers and netball for the lady teachers. It was an exciting event for both the teachers
and students. Soon after that, class parties were held in the respective classrooms. Some of the students
brought food from home.
In short, it was really an unforgettable and meaningful day for the teachers and students. Thats all, thank you
for lending me your ears.
Band
Performance
Standard
5
Demonstrate the ability to use language in variety of
situations using largely appropriate language conventions.
Descriptor
Evidence
B5 DL1
Recounting events that took place
B5 DL1 E1
Able to recount a public event
B5 DL1 E1
Sample Instrument
Choose one of the events below to prepare a speech.
1. A campaign you have attended (health, road safety, environmental, etc)
2. A celebration (birthday, family day, feast)
3. A festival (Chinese New Year, Eid, Deepavali, Christmas, etc)
4. A school event (Sports Day, Canteen Day, Charity Run, etc)
5. School Open Day
You are given three minutes to deliver your speech. You may use the following points:
B5 DL1 E1
Sample Answer
A very good morning to our lovely English teacher Puan Lily, and my fellow
friends. Today, I would like to talk about Open Day. Open Day is a special event which
involves the teachers, students and parents at large. It is a spectacular event for there
are numerous activities and sales going on throughout the day.
As for my school, the Open Day came to pass on 7 October 2012. As early as 7.30
in the morning, the teachers and students set up the stalls around the school field. The
school hall was decorated to the finest for the closing ceremony. Around 8 in the
morning, parents, family members and guardians of the students swarmed all over the
school areas.
There were many activities held such as karaoke competition, road safety
exhibition, songs dedication, martial arts demonstration, cooking competition and not
forgotten indoor games competition. The activities were opened to all, including the
visitors. Most parents spent their times taking part in the cooking competition for they
could spend quality time together along with their children.
Besides the happening activities, booths and stalls were crowded too. There were
various types of foodstuff and merchandise sold at reasonable prices. Food stalls were
the most visited stand for the vendors were selling scrumptious and mouth-watering
food, snacks and desserts. People had to queue up for quite a long time to fill their
stomachs.
Since each family brought along family members to the Open Day, the school was
packed with children and teenagers. They spent their times by joining the karaoke and
indoor games competitions for the prizes awaited were quite tempting. When noon was
approaching, the number of visitors was decreased and approximately at 3 oclock in the
afternoon, the prize-giving ceremony took place at the school hall.
Once the ceremony ended, most parents and family members left for home. There
were only a few teachers and students left to ensure that the rubbish was littered
properly.
Form 2
B5DB1E1
Band
B5
Performance
B5
Standard
Descriptor
B5DB1
Processing texts read by making predictions.
Evidence
B5DB1E1
Able to predict the ending of a story, supporting it by
giving a reason/reasons.
Sample Instrument
Read the story below and what do you think will happen in the end of the
story. Use your creativity and experience to make the story interesting.
I entered my room and I was surprised to see everything has changed. I sat in
front of
the dressing table. I noticed something weird when looking at the mirror.
When I touched the mirror suddenly
Band
Performan
ce
Standard
Descriptor
Evidence
5
B5
Demonstrate the ability to use language in a variety of
situations using largely appropriate language conventions.
B5DT1
Writing on events or incidents
B5DT1E1
Able to write on an event/incident
Using past tense
Using linkers
In paragraphs
In about 150 words
B5DT1E1
Sample Instrument
Task
Write a recount on your schools Independence Day Celebration
You may use the notes below to help you write
Band
assembly at 7.30am
speech by principal
aim of celebration
multimedia presentation
culture shows
patriotic songs
Performance standard
Descriptor
Evidence
INSTRUMENT: B5 DT1 E1
Your school celebrated Merdeka Day with a variety of activities. Write a recount on the
celebration. Use the pictures and notes below to help you write the recount.
Last week, I had a wonderful time celebrating Merdeka Day with many friends in
school. As usual, my school held our yearly celebrations. However, this year the show of
patriotism among the students gained pace with a three-day event. Being purely a
student initiative, the Merdeka celebration aimed to spark the awareness of unity among
the students and I think we succeeded to a certain extent.
The carnival kicked off with a food sale where tempting traditional delights like
bubur cha cha, vadai and yau cha kuih were sold by the English Language Society.
Delicious cupcakes and brownies added variety. Dishes like nasi lemak, nyonya laksa,
Indian chicken curry with nasi biryani and Devils Curry were popular items with the
students and teachers.
After lunch, we adjourned to the Hall for the much anticipated cultural
performance. The students from the Drama Club performed a very graceful multiracial
dance. Besides that, they wore colorful traditional costumes. Apart from this, a short
sketch highlighted the varied and wonderful Malaysia way of life. A mixture of Malay,
Chinese, Indian, Iban and Kadazan dances caught our imagination with their magnificent
performance.
Other that that, a patriotic contest was held in the basketball court. Participants
shouted, Merdeka! Merdeka! in the most creative way and then answered questions on
Malaysian history. An arts and crafts competition was also held in the Art Room. Many
students participated in this competition. Handicrafts made from local materials with the
most interesting and innovative designs were selected and put on display.
We had a lot of fun and it was educational too. The spirit of Merdeka was definitely
in the air.
BAND
PERFORMANC
E STANDARD
DESCRIPTOR
B5 DB1
Processing text read by making predictions
EVIDENCE
B5 DB1 E1
Able to predict the ending of a story, supporting it by giving a
reason / reasons.
Task:
a) Read about how Lisa managed to save her baby from the evil Rumplestiltskin.
Narrator:
The little man laughs and reaches out to take the baby. Lisa shouts.
Lisa
Narrator:
The little man gives a great cry of rage and stamps his feet.
Lisa
Narrator:
Lisa :
you?
And now my babys safe. Oh, Mother, Father, how ever can I thank
Sample Answers:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
B5 DL1 E1
He would be broken hearted because he could not have the baby with him
He would be devastated..
He would be in despair..
She would be very sad because she had lost her baby.
She would have gone crazy after losing her only child
She would blame her parents as the reason for losing her baby.
The baby would lose his mothers love and care
The baby might grow up as a wicked person just like Rumplestiltskin
The baby would never know his biological parents.
The parents would feel remorse for the rest of their lives.
They would feel sorry and ashamed to their daughter
They would never forgive themselves for jeopardizing the happiness of the
only child that they have.
Band
Performance standard
Descriptor
Evidence
5
Demonstrate the ability to use language in a variety of
situations using largely appropriate language conventions.
B5 DL1
Recounting events that took place.
B5 DL1 E1
Able to recount a public event.
INSTRUMENT
Recount the Hari Raya celebration based on the following pictures.
Optional Topics:
1. Deepavali
2. Chinese New Year
3. National Day Celebration
4. Christmas
5. New Year Celebration
6. Malaysia Day
Sample Answer
A Hari Raya open house is held for relatives, friends and neighbours on any day during the
Hari Raya celebration, which lasts 30 days. Usually, the host will choose the first or second day of
Hari Raya so that everyone can come to the house to celebrate together. The host and family members
usually wear traditional clothes, as you can see in the photos.
On that day, a lot of traditional dishes are served buffet style. Guests of all ages and races will
eat together. Among the popular dishes are ketupat, rendang and cookies. The occasion is often
noisy with lots of chatter and laughter. At night, the children play with sparklers.
BAND 6
Band
Performance
Standard
Descriptor
Evidence
6
Appreciate literary works and present ideas critically in an
exemplary manner.
B6 DL1
Responding to literary works by giving ones opinion of the
text read/heard and relating it to life
B6 DL1 E1
Able to draw similarities/ differences between ones life and
that of the characters
B6 DL1 E1
Sample Instrument
A. Listen to the text read by the teacher and talk about the similarities or differences
between your life and that of the characters.
When he was well, he returned to school, but he was no longer
the quiet Zahid he had once been. A change had come over him. It was as though
the fever had created a new Zahid.
Every few minutes, one of Mr. Jamals pupils would cry out, in
despair, Teacher, Zahid wont let me do my work, Teacher, Zahid pulled my
hair, Teacher, Zahid smeared ink on my nose, Teacher, Zahid hit me,
Teacher, Zahid thisZahid that
Once or twice Mr. Jamal warned him, Zahid, stay in your seat,
and then tried to ignore him. But after having his ears pounded by dozens of
complaints, Mr. Jamal became angry and instructed Zahid to come up to his desk.
Zahid, youve turned into a little monster!
In reply Zahid merely lifted his eyebrows and gazed off into
space. He was really putting on a show. From time to time, he sniggered. No one
could fathom his thoughts.
Based on the extract from the
short story The Pencil
B6 DL1 E1
Sample Answer
In the extract I found that Zahid was once a quiet boy who became a different
person after a fever. He became mischievous and naughty. Unlike Zahid, I am not a quiet
person. I am rather talkative. However, compared to Zahids naughty character I am
quite the opposite. I can be considered as an obedient and well-behaved person.
(Note to teachers: If you want to make use of this sample instrument please adapt so
that there is some degree of difficulties which reflect Band 6. This question is similar to
Section B, Part 2 of Paper 2 English Language so expect students to answer this question
like the PMR question: Students must give reasons and the supporting details but orally)
Form 2
B6 DL1 E1
Learning outcome
Band
Performance Standard
Descriptor
Evidence
B6DL1
Listening and responding to literary works by giving ones
opinion to the text and relating it to life
B6DL1E1
Able to retell the text in ones own words using correct
grammar and vocabulary.
Sample Instrument
Based on the short story One is One and All Alone that you have learnt and
the synopsis of the short stories below, explain the difference between you
and the character in the short story.
One is One and All Alone is set in 2045. Trish is an 11-year old girl who is the
only child on a spaceship on a spaceship to Trion. Her father is the Executive Officer of
the spaceship. Her mother is in Trion helping to set up a space station. Trish will meet
her mother in mid January 2047.
After three months in the spaceship, Trish feels lonely and bored because she does
not have any real friends. She only has her intelligent computer: the VoicePrinter(VP)
which keeps Trish entertained with its ability to perform many functions.
Through VP, Trish learns about clones and the cloning process. Trish is fascinated
by the idea and soon decides to create a clone to keep her company in the spaceships
Biolab without her fathers knowledge. She names her new identical twin Clo, short
form of Clone. Initially, Clo becomes Trishs perfect friend and companion. They have
fun playing and sharing their time together.
However, after a while, Trish becomes irritated with Clo because Clo behaves and
thinks like her. Soon, Trish and Clo start to argue and disagree with each other over
unimportant matters Clos habit of picking bits of skin around a fingernail, Clo repeats
whatever Trish said exactly the same time, Clo wearing the same clothes or telling the
same joke. The last straw happens one night when Clo starts referring to Trishs mother
as her mother. This really upsets Trish because she feels her privacy is being invaded.
The next day, Trish confides in VP that she does not like being swarmed, invaded and
taken over by Clo. At that instant, she decides to dispose Clo forever through the
DISPOSAL hatch near her cabin.
The story ends with a twist because it is Clo who disposed Trish, not, Trish who
disposed Clo. This happens because Trish forgets that Clo knows what Trish thinks, so
Clo knew about Trishs plan. Clo then assumes Trishs Identity and Trishs dad is not
aware of the change at all. Clo then enjoys being one and all alone and her new life as
Trish in the spaceship.
Sample Answer
There are some similarities and differences between me and the character Trish in
the short story One is One and All Alone. I think Trish and I have a similarity in which we
are both resourceful. Trish is resourceful because to help overcome her boredom in the
spaceship, she created a clone of herself after learning about cloning from VoicePrinter.
She did it on her own in the Biolab without anyones help. As for me, when I have
problems or obstacles in my life, I would find ways to find solutions on my own. I try to
be resourceful because I know I have to depend on myself in whatever I do.
However, the difference between Trish and I are firstly, I am not so hasty in
making my decision, unlike Trish. Before I make any decision, I will think long and hard
about the consequences and the effects of my decision because they affect my life. As
for Trish, she made a hasty decision in creating Clo after she learnt about cloning and
because of her loneliness. She should have thought of the consequences and the effects
before she made any decision.
Another difference is Trish is not grateful with what she had, while I try to be
thankful with what I have. Trish is not grateful that she had a father who still made time
for her even though he was busy because he was the Executive Officer of the spaceship.
Trish is not grateful that she had Clo as a friend because Trish decided to get rid of Clo.
I am not like Trish because I appreciate what I have and I try not to ask for things that
are not within my reach.
B6DL1 E1
Band
Performance
Standard
Descriptor
Evidence
6
Appreciate literary works and present ideas critically in an
exemplary manner.
B6 DL1
Responding to literary works by giving ones opinion of the
text read/heard and relating it to life
B6 DL1 E1
Able to draw similarities/ differences between ones life and
that of the characters
State similarities AND differences between your life and that of the characters from the
poem above.
B6DL1E1
Sample answer:
The differences between the life of the grandparents and I are many. Firstly, we live
without many sacrifices. We use better mode of transportation to move from one place
to another. But, the grandparents didnt have to face the air pollution that we are facing
at the moment. Secondly, there are also many hospitals available now to save ones life.
However, then, people can only pray or wait for him to recover.
The similarities between the grandchild and I are we cannot live without
modern inventions such as mobile phones and computers. We too are now facing the
polluted environment. We need the modern invention because we are used to having
them. Probably without it we will suffer and do not enjoy our life. In short, modern
inventions are beneficial but are indirectly giving us problems because their production
and use cause environmental problem, for example, the air conditioner.
Band
Performance standard
Descriptor
Evidence
6
Appreciate literary works and present ideas
critically in an exemplary manner
B6 DB1
Processing texts read by drawing conclusions
B6 DB1 E1
Able to draw conclusions from a variety of texts:
factual
narrative
descriptive
INSTRUMENT: B6 DB1 EI
Situation 1:
As a young man Ahmad worked very hard in his uncles shop. After several years, he
saved enough money. What does this tell you about this man?
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Situation 2:
Imran is a very weak student. He always fails in his exams. He has always been looked
down by others. He keeps on doing his revision and attending extra classes. He began to
improve in his academic. What does this tell you about Imran?
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Situation 3:
Louise Braille was a blind man who developed the Braille system for the blind. It is a
method of reading using raised dots that can be felt. It has helped many blind people
achieved their ambitions. What can you say about Louise Braille?
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Situation 4:
Crusoe is shipwrecked on a deserted island. He realizes he has to live there for a long
time. He is thankful to be alive. He decides that the only way to leave the island is by
sea. What can you say about him?
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Situation 5:
A survey was conducted on how secondary school children spend their monthly
allowance. Based on the pie chart, give reasons for the difference on the expenditure.
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ANSWER
Situation 1:
He is a hardworking man
He is thrifty
He is ambitious
Situation 2:
Situation 3:
He is creative
He is a person with vision
Situation 4:
He is creative
He has strong will person
He is independent and brave
Situation 5:
B6 DT1 E1
Band
Performance standard
Descriptor
Evidence
6
Appreciate literary works and present ideas in an exemplary
manner.
B6 DT1
Writing stories.
B6 DT1 E1
Able to write a story based on the pictures given by including a
moral value:
in paragraphs
in about 180 words
INSTRUMENT
The pictures show a young girl and boy helping an old lady with her bags to cross the road. Using the
pictures, write a story on the occurrence.
1
Sample Answer
An Act of Kindness
An old lady was walking along the road. She was moving slowly as her right leg was painful
and she limped with the help of a cane. Suddenly, she slipped and fell. There was an excruciating pain
as her ankle broke. She moaned in pain. Many people passed by without even looking at her. They
were unwilling to help.
A young motorcyclist was passing by saw the old lady sitting on the roadside. He was
concerned and stopped to help the lady. He hailed a taxi. But, the taxi did not stop. The driver
pretended he had not seen the man waving down. A policeman who was on patrol came to see what
was wrong. He was helpful. He stopped a car that was driven by a young lady.
Three kind gentlemen carried out the old lady into the car. At the hospital the young lady
phoned to inform the old ladys family. The family was grateful to the good Samaritans who had
helped their mother. They wrote to the newspaper to thank the motorcyclist, the lady driver, the
policeman and the three men. They did their duty as all good citizens should.