FORM ONE ENGLISH

JULY DIAGNOSTIC TEST

(PAPER 2 FORMAT)
1HR. 30 MIN.
SECTION A
Question 1

You are advised to spend about 35 minutes on this question.

Rahmans hobby is collecting butterflies. With the help of the pictures and notes
given below, write a composition in not less than 100 words.

catch butterfly own garden use

butterfly net long stick net
attached

pour drop methylated spirit

onto head preserve insect dry
pin onto board

use net catch butterfly handle

gently not tear out wings

arrange types, sizes, colours

fun cheap hobby
(30 marks)

SECTION B
Question 2

You are advised to spend about 30 minutes on this question.

Read the passage below carefully. Then answer the question that follows.
Statistics have often shown that most of the road users involved in road accidents
are schoolchildren.
There are several cases where accidents are caused by children cycling abreast
and playing along the road, crossing behind parked vehicles, carrying pillion riders,
running across the road without paying much attention to the traffic or alighting from
moving buses.
Children should therefore be taught the importance of safety both at home and in
schools. Schools, especially, can do a lot to promote this through exhibitions.
Regular demonstrations by police can help instill a greater awareness of the
importance of road safety.
Write a summary on the ways to reduce road accidents involving schoolchildren.

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 the original meaning.
Begin your summary as follows:
There are several ways on how to reduce road accidents
(10 marks)

SECTION C
Question 3

Answer the following questions based on the short story, How Dalat Got Its Name.
01. Who is the author of the short story?...........................................................
(1 mark)
02. Name the three sons of the old chief?
(iii)

(i)

(ii)..
(3 marks)

03. Where is the setting of the story?

..
(1 mark)
04. What does Dalat mean in the Melanau language? ..
(1 mark)

06. Which character do you like most in the story? Why?

(4 marks)

FORM ONE ENGLISH

JULY DIAGNOSTIC TEST
(PAPER 2 FORMAT)

Answers:
SECTION A
Question 1

Rahman has an unusual hobby. It is collecting butterflies. He catches the

butterflies in his own garden which is full of beautiful flowers. In order o catch h
butterflies, Rahman uses a butterfly net. His is a long stick with a net attached to one
end.
First, Rahman catches a butterfly with his net. H must handle the butterfly gently
so that he does not tear out its wings. Then, he pours a small drop of methylated
spirit onto the butterflys head. This is to preserve the insect. When the butterfly is
dry, he pins it onto a board.
Rahman arranges the butterflies according to types, colours and sizes. He enjoys
collecting butterflies because it is fun and is also a cheap hobby.
(30 marks)
SECTION B
Question 2
There are several ways on how to reduce road accidents involving schoolchildren.
Children should avoid playing along the road. They should also be cautious when
crossing roads, alighting from moving buses, carrying pillion riders and crossing
behind parked vehicles. Children should be made aware of the importance of road
safety by their parents, teachers and the traffic police.

(10 marks)
SECTION C
Question 3
01. Heidi Munan
02. (i) Galau

(ii) Umat

(iii) Lutong

03. A small village on the Oya River in Sarawak

04. Lalat/Fly
05. Accept any relevant answers

(10 marks)
* 50 marks X 2 = 100%