`

SECTION A
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 15 minutes]
Answer all questions in this paper
The text below is about preserving the environment.
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 provided. The correct word must not change the
meaning of the sentence. There are no spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
There are many organisations that actively strive to
protect and
preserve the environment. This is because Earth is an
only home
for all living things. It is important to get more youngers to
participate in activities that does not damage the
environment.
Young people should get involved on environmental
activities such
as separating waste products, planting trees and set up
recycling
centres. These are simple or valuable actions. The best
place to
create awareness from the environment is in schools. It is
the best
place to educate students on ways them can help save the
Earth. For
example, they can be teach how to sort rubbish. Items
such as used
paper, cans, glass and plastic should be separated while
they are put
into rubbish bins. All of us, young and old, should play us
2

e.g
the__________
(a) ____
(b) ________
(c) _________
(d) _____
(e) _________
(f) _________
(g) _________
(h) ________
(i) ________
(j) __________

roles to
protect Mother Nature from further damage. Although we
all live
in the cyber age, it is most important to learn to live in
harmony with
Mother Nature.

SECTION B
[30 marks]
[Time suggested: 40 minutes]
Question 2
Read the following text. Then, answer question (a) (j).

Malaysia diverse, multiracial, multicultural country exudes warmth and love

to each and every one of her people. It is indeed heartening to see people of
different beliefs and culture interacting and communicating with one another in the
Bahasa Melayu, the national language, or in English, a trademark of the colonial rule
of the past. The peoples own lingo is also commonly used. It is this tolerance and
the willingness to set aside cultural and religious differences that has enable
Malaysia to move forward as a fast developing and united nation. In short, the
peoples tolerance and love for their motherland has brought her peace, unity and
prosperity. That is the very essence of the catchphrase Unity in diversity.
Malaysias unity in diversity is also evident in cuisines she proudly called her
own. Food like the Assam Laksa and Nasi Dagang, are exotic mouth-watering cuisine
of the proud Malaysians.
Malaysian unity is further strengthened through the Malaysian flag, or better
known as the Jalur Gemilang. It consists of 14 red and white stripes of equal width, a
dark blue canton that contains a yellow crescent and a yellow star. The crescent
symbolises Islam as the official religion while the 14-point star represent the unity of
the 13 states and the federal government. The Jalur Gemilang is our identity of an
independent country free from the colonial rule.
Another popular catchphrase that is uniquely Malaysian is Malaysia Boleh!
which literally means Malaysia can do it!. When we won models in the Olympic
Games or reached the peak of Mount Everest, this triumphant phrase is always
around. We, Malaysians, always want to be the best, be it in the local or global
scenes.

Question (a) (j)

Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.

(10 marks)

Question 3
Read the poster below. Then, answer questions (a) (j).
-

SPEAK UP AND REACH OUT

As students, you may sometimes face problems in school, be it with

your friends or with your schoolwork. Here are some groups of people
that you can turn to for help.
PARENTS
Parents are the people that are closest to you. So, when you face
problems, you should pour your hearts out to your parents. You should
tell your parents about what is troubling you. Your parents will be eager
to help. They often offer advice, provide support and show their
understanding based on their own experiences.
SCHOOL COUNSELLORS
There are counselors in every school. Counselors are trained to help
students overcome their fears, anxieties and worries. They are qualified
to give professional help to students to deal with personal, social and
even problems related to school work. Sometimes they offer students
career guidance. To do this, the counselors help students identify their
personalities and attributes so that the students can choose the right
career path.
VOLUNTEERS IN HELP CENTRES
There are many volunteers who work in these help centres. They are
trained to talk to troubled students through phone cells. Some students
prefer to talk about their problems to someone they do not see face-toface. One help centre that offers this service is Befrienders.
PEER FACILITATORS
In school, there are peer facilitators who assist the counselors. These
peer facilitators are selected by students themselves, and they are
interested to help other students. They are given training on how to be

Question (a) (d): Based on the leaflet, state whether the following statements are
TRUE or
FALSE
(a)
Parents often offer advice to their children based on their
own experiences.

(1 mark)

(b)
School counselors give professional help to students because
mark)
they have the right personalities and attributes.
(c)
School counselors give students professional help, offer
students career guidance and suggest the right career for students.
(d)
Peer facilitators are better than adults because they are
well- trained.

(1

(1 mark)

(1 mark)

Question (e) (i): Read the leaflet carefully and answer the following questions.
(e)

How do troubled student get in touch with the volunteers in help centres?
(1 mark)

(f) Who are peer facilitators?

(1 mark)
(g)

Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the leaflet.

Meaning

(h)

Phrase

i.

to tell someone everything

that you are feeling

(1 mark)

ii.

influence from people of the

same age group

(1 mark)

Why do some students prefer to seek help from volunteers in help

centres?
(1 mark)
(i) Why do you think some students find it easier to talk about their problems to
peer facilitators?
(1 mark)

(j) Your friend, who is studying in a boarding school, is facing problems with
schoolwork and needs help. In about 50 words, send an email to your friend. In
your e-mail:
suggest who he/she can get help from
give a reason why he/she should get help immediately
add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

SECTION C
[20 marks]
7

[Time suggested: 20 minutes]

Question 4
Read the article about ways to help a victim who feels faint.
Fainting can be frightening thing, especially when you do not know why it is
happening or what to do. It is more frightening than serious, but do take
precautions. Here are ways you can take care of yourself or someone else it occurs.
To avoid injuries, try to stop the victim from falling to the ground. If the
person is standing upright, lay him down on the ground or sit him down on a couch.
Make sure it is not a chair without armrests. This will still allow the victim to fall off
it and cause injury.
Next, open the window or door to allow more air into the room. Another way
to help a person who feels faint is to get a cold compress and place it on the
forehead. Wrap the compress in a cloth before applying it.
When the victim recovers from the fainting spell, get the person back into an
upright sitting position slowly. Continue to give the victim support, even after they
are sitting upright. Dont allow him to walk immediately. If the person is conscious,
then give him some water. Dont let him gulp a mouthful of water. Make sure he
takes small sips at a time to prevent choking.
If you feel faint, you may be able to take these steps. If possible, lie down.
This can help prevent fainting as it allows blood to circulate to the brain. Dont let
yourself get dehydrated. Drink enough fluids, especially when your body is losing
more water due to sweating or being in a warm environment.
Finally, ensure there is good blood circulation. If you have to stand or sit for a
long time, periodically stretch your leg muscles. Also, cross your legs to help
improve blood flow to the heart and brain. Try to avoid overheated or cramped

Read the speed carefully and answer the questions (a) (i)
(a) What will happen if a person who feels faint falls to the ground?
(1mark)
(b)Where should you place the cold compress?
(1mark)
(c) List two preventive steps to take if you think that you are going to faint?

(2 marks)
(d)What will happen if a victim who feels faint gulps a mouthful of water?
8

(1mark)
(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/ phrase from the article.
Meaning

Phrase

i.

safety measure

(1 mark)

ii.

a short period of time

(1 mark)

iii.

able to use the senses to

understand what is
happening

(1 mark)

iv.

losing a large amount of

water

(1 mark)

(f) Why is it necessary to make a person who feels faint lie down?
(1mark)
(g)State two other ways to improve blood circulation to the brain.

(2 marks)
(h)Why do you think that a person who feels faint should avoid overheated and
cramped areas?
(1mark)
(i) State two other ways to help a person who has fainted.
(3 marks)

Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) (d).

(a) Who speaks in the first stanza and to whom?

_.
(1mark)
(b) What did the old generation revere?
(1 mark)
(c) What does the new generation worship?
(1 mark)
(d) Would you like to live in the era of the Grandad? Give your reasons.
(2marks)

SECTION D
[40 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]
Question 6
You are required to give a speech for Prize Giving Day. With the help of the notes
below, write out your speech entitled How to be a successful student.

When writing your speech, you should:

use all the notes given

elaborate on the notes to make it more interesting
10

add other relevant information

make sure your speech is between 120 150 words

(30 marks)
Question 7
The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component is English Language.
1. Around the World in 80 Days
2. How I Met Myself
3. The Railway Children

Jules Verne
David A. Hill
Edith Nesbitt (retold by John Escott)

Based on one of the novels above, write on the main theme.

Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.
Your response should be:
not less than 50 words
in continuous writing form (not note form)
(10 marks)

KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

11