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SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN SG PASIR

SG PETANI, KEDAH

UJIAN FORMAL 1

BAHASA INGGERIS TINGKATAN 4

TIME: 1 hour 30 minutes

NAME:.. CLASS:

Arahan
1. Jawab semua soalan
2. Sila jawab soalan esei (Section A) dalam kertas kajang.

Section A: Directed Writing

[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

You live in an apartment. You and your neighbours are unhappy with the conditions in the block of apartments. Write a
letter to the town council to complaint about the poor condition and suggest ways to solve the problems.

Use the notes below to help you write the letter.

Problems Suggestions
Lifts are vandalized Install cameras
Clogged drains around the blocks Ensure drains are cleaned regularly
Irregular garbage collection Ensure regular rubbish collection
Rubbish dumped behind the blocks Fined those dumping rubbish anywhere
Limited parking space Provide more parking lots
Playground damaged Maintained playground

When writing your formal letter, you should remember to:

address your letter to the town council

state the title
use all the notes given
end the letter appropriately

Note:

You will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to 20 marks for the quality of your writing.

Section A
[15 marks]

Instructions: Answer all questions in the space provided.

Indulge in quiet time

You will experience peace of mind!
1. The message in the sign suggest that if we indulge in quiet time, we will feel
A. pleasant B. excited
C. happy D. calm

TODAYS WEATHER FORECAST

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PLACE TIME
a.m p.m
KUANTAN Isolated rain Fair
JOHOR BAHRU Cloudy Rain
KOTA BHARU Rain Heavy showers
KANGAR Sunny Isolated rain

2. From the weather chart above, which place will have similar weather throughout the day?
A. Kangar B. Kuantan
C. Kota Bharu D. Johor Bahru

Dear Editor,
My family and I recently visited the National Zoo. To our dismay, the animals were poorly fed and
suffering from diseases. This situation could be avoided if they were given proper care and diet.
Another issue is the hygiene of the zoo. From the cages to the open areas, visitors and animals
have to endure a filthy environment. This is a disgrace considering that we are making efforts to
promote tourism.

3. The writer wishes to express her

A. disappointment B. disagreement
C. disrespect D. dislike

The Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur continues to draw local and foreign tourists. Its
colourful and unique blend of Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures sets it apart from other
Chinatowns in the world. What keeps people flooding in through its winding and crowded streets
is definitely the bargains.

4. From the extract above, the Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur keeps attracting tourists because of its
A. Unique people B. Winding streets
C. Cultural blends D. Good bargains

All students will be required to take up at least one sport next year. The move is part of
the Education Ministrys plan to revive the glory of sports in school. Sports in schools have
been neglected as a result of the lack of infrastructure, equipment and teaching staff but
now this will change.

5. The word this in the extract refers to

A. Lack of teaching staff B. Sports being neglected
C. Education Ministrys plan D. Students taking up at least one sport

CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME

6. The phrase charity begins at home means
A. Ones first responsibility lies on the needs of B. Donate money at home
ones own family and friends
C. Motivate yourself to helps others D. To be respected, help others before your own
family

SMK Damai had organised a jogathon recently to raise funds to build a school hall. A well-known
local businessman was invited to flag off the event. As a former student of SMK Damai, he was
happy to help.
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7. In the report above, flag off can best be replaced with

A. watch B. start
C. mark D. complete

8. From the dialogue above, we know that Vimala

A. Had accidentally come across the product B. Has used Ionised Hair Care all along
C. Had unhealthy hair before D. Has a new hairstyle

Questions 9 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best to fill in each blank

I would like to share with you an incident that I will never forget. This is .9.. my only
son, Haikal. As my sons eighth birthday approached, he could not contain his excitement
because he was allowed to invite the children in the neighbourhood to his birthday party.
On the morning of the big day, a woman called to ..10. me that she could not make it
to the party. I must have seemed .11 to her, so she replied, Im Haikals teacher
Mrs. Choo. She paused and then said Didnt you know hed invited ..12. to his party?
No, I said But you are most welcome to drop in later for a piece of cake. She was silent
for a few seconds, then she said , Your son has invited the whole class 30 children in all.
I hung up and .13 called for Haikal. He looked mischievous and burst into laughter. I
asked ..14 he had done such a thing.
I have ..15. wanted a surprise party, Mom! Are you surprised?. You bet I was.

9. A concerning 13. A suddenly

B concerned B gradually
C..concerns C reluctantly
D..concern
D immediately
10. A question 14. A why
B remind B how
C inform C when
D asked
D where
11. A confuse 15 A rarely
B confuses B always
C confused C usually
D confusing
D sometimes
12. A me
B her
C him
D them

Section B
[10 marks]
Questions 16 to 25
Read the following book reviews and answer the questions that follow.

JRP
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merely protecting his trade secret or is there something
darker, perhaps?

BEYOND EARTH FOR THELOVE OF ART

Author : Tom Jenkins Author : Mark Roberts
Non-fiction Fiction

This book will give children a glimpse of what life is like
in outer space and what it takes to get there. Packed
with illustrations and fun facts, they learn about the
major components of a space suit and a space craft,
and discover the characteristics of each of the planets in
our solar system.
Its the festive season and Mooney is up to no good. He
creeps into the local art gallery and runs away with a
painting by a well-known artist on display. Who can stop
him?

THE MISFIT
Author Phil Sullivan
Fiction

Gwen Ritchie is one of the most popular girls in her secondary school, with her enviable blonde hair and trendy
outfits. But Gwen is hiding something: she has dark thoughts and evil plots. Then there is Joe McQueen who
immediately captures Gwens heart. He is smart and mysterious but his nerdy status is a problem. Should Gwen
risk losing her popularity just to get to know Joe?

Questions 16 to 20
Using the information in the book reviews, answer each of the questions below. Write the title of the book.

Which review mentions Title of book

16. a character who is too busy for love?
17. a girl with bad intentions?
18. a test of friendship?
19. someone who commits a crime?
20. the use of pictures to present information?

Questions 21 to 25
Your friend has asked you to recommend a book for her to read. Using the words from the book reviews, complete the
email below. Use no more than three words.
Subject : Book to read
From : jojo@msiamail.com.my
To : sue@palace.com.my

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Date : Friday, November 4, 2016 6:24 pm

Recently, I read a few book reviews on a website called 21..I personally
prefer books about science like 22..However, I know you only read 23,
especially romance. Thats why Id recommend either 24.. or 25
In both books, the female characters face personal dilemmas, which I think youll find fascinating. Im sure youre
eager to get started. Happy reading, my friend!

SECTION D
[10 marks]

32 Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow

The Living Photograph

My small grandmother is tall there,

Straight-back, white broderie anglaise shirt,
Pleated skirt, flat shoes, grey bun,
A kind old smile round her eyes,
Her big hand holds mine,
White hand in black hand.
Her sharp blue eyes look her own death in the eye

It was true after all; that look,

My tall grandmother became small.
Her back round and hunched
Her soup forgot to boil.
She went to the awful place grandmothers go
Somewhere unknown , unthinkable.

But there she is still,

In the photo with me at three,
The crinkled smile is still living, breathing.

Jackie Kay

a) Which word in stanza 1 refers to a hairstyle usually sported by old ladies?

( 1m)
b) Which line show that the persona and her grandmother are of different race?
.( 1m)
c) What does the line her soup forgot to boil imply about the grandmothers mental state?
.. ( 1m)
d) Which phrase shows that grandmother is not afraid to die?
( 1m)

e) In stanza 2, which word means something terrible and unacceptable?

.. ( 1m)
f) What happened to the personas grandmother in the end?
. ( 1m)
g) My tall grandmother became small
What do you think happened to the personas grandmother ? Provide a reason for your answer.
What happen :..( 1m)

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Reason :. ( 1m)
h) in the photo with me at three
A photograph reminds the persona of her strong relationship with her grandmother. What reminds you of your
grandmother and why?
What : ( 1m)
Why : ( 1m)

KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

ANSWERS FOR SECTION A

Question Answer
1 A B C D
2 A B C D
3 A B C D
4 A B C D
5 A B C D
6 A B C D
7 A B C D
8 A B C D
9 A B C D
10 A B C D
11 A B C D
12 A B C D
13 A B C D
14 A B C D
15 A B C D

Prepared by: Verified by:

. ..
(NOOR SALMIAH FIRDAUS)

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