SECTION A (10 marks)

Question 1
Read the text below. There is one grammatical error identified in each line.
Write the correct word for the identified error without changing the meaning
of the sentence. There are no spelling errors in the text. The first one has
been done for you.

It was the first time I had ever been allowed to go out with my
friends on an outing. Wai Cheong, Muthu and I was supposed e.g were
to cycle to a spot beside a nearby river to spent a whole day a.__________
fishing. We were cycling past lush green countryside and we b.__________
passed a orchard full of rambutan trees. It was the fruit c.__________
season and the reddish, yellow rambutans hang in tempting d.__________
clusters. As it was a hot day, Wai Cheong suggests we e.__________
stopped for some rambutans. As he was a bossy sort of a f.__________
person, the rest of them just listened to what he said. We g.__________
knew it was not right and we got carried away. So, we parked h.__________
our bicycles, scaled the low wall and leapt up the orchard. i.___________
Before we realized it, Muthu was up on the tree and he was
yell and was throwing down ripe succulent rambutans to us. I j.___________
was too scare to climb down. Just then, we heard an angry
voice.

You rascals! a fierce-looking man roared loud at us. Two

other men appeared. He came running towards us with sticks.
Another man joined them. We were taken in a pick-up to the
police station. I dont have to end the story. I think you know
what happened to us after that.

(10 marks)

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 Question 2

Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a)-(j).

Laila lived near the sea. From the time she was very young, she went
swimming in the sea every day. Then, one day, Laila started to feel ill. She
had terrible headaches and nausea. Later, red rashes appeared all over her
body and she had a fever.

Her parents took her to the doctor but he was unable to diagnose her
illness. Eventually, Laila became so ill that she had to be hospitalized. The
doctors carried out many tests to find out what was wrong with her. To their
surprise, they found that Laila had been exposed to some dangerous
chemicals.

When they tested the sea water, they discovered it was contaminated
with those chemicals. The authorities immediately carried out an
investigation. They found that the source of the contamination was a
detergent factory located near the sea. The toxic chemicals had been leaking
from the factory waste pipes and had flowed into the sea.

Daily activity:
Place she lived:
b.___________________
a.____________________

Actions taken:

i._________________
Symptoms of
j._________________ LAILA illness:

c.__________________

d.__________________
Contamination Reason of illness:
e.__________________
source:
g.__________________
f.___________________
h.___________________
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SECTION B (30 marks)

Question 3
Read the advertisement below. Then, answer questions (a) (i)

BOOK FAIR
Come visit the largest book fair in Malaysia and enjoy
great discounts!

Take part in our individual/group storytelling competition

and win book vouchers worth up to RM500!

DATE : 15-20 MAY 2015

TIME: 9 A.M. 9 P.M.
VENUE: PALM MALL EXHIBITION HALL, SEREMBAN

Other attractions include:

*Poetry recitals *Puppet shows *Book signing

The first 50 guests on each day will receive mystery gifts.

Do not miss this golden opportunity to participate in this inaugural
event in Malaysia.

For more information, call Mr. Donald at 06-333453789

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Questions (a) (d): Based on the advertisement, state whether the following statements are
TRUE or FALSE

a. The book fair will be held for five days. _____________ (1 mark)

b. Those who are interested to visit the book fair must

call Mr. Donald. _____________ (1 mark)

c. The first 50 guests on each day will receive free gifts. _____________ (1 mark)

d. Several activities will be held during the book fair. _______________ (1 mark)

Questions (e) - (i): Read the advertisement carefully and answer the questions below.

e. What will the winners of the storytelling competition receive?

____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

f. Which phrase in the advertisement provides information that book writers will be present
at the book fair?
____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

g. Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the advertisement.

Meaning Phrase
(i) Coupons that can be redeemed for
books (1 mark)
(ii) a function that is held for the first
time (1 mark)

h. Why do you think it is described as a golden opportunity to visit the book fair?
______________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

i. Would you like to visit a book fair like this? Why?

______________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(10 marks)
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j. You want to write a short note for your class noticeboard to promote the book fair to your
classmates. In about 50 words, write a note to your classmates. In your note:
encourage your friends to visit the book fair
give reasons why your friends should visit the book fair
add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

_________________________________________________________________________

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(10 marks)

SECTION C (20 marks)

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Read the passage carefully and answer questions (a) (i)
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 a. What is another term for minor burns?

_________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

b. What happens to the skin during minor burns?

_________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

c. How does placing a burned area in a container of cool water help the
victims?

_______________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

d. Why is ice unsuitable for treating burns?

________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ ( 1 mark)

e. Fill in the table with an appropriate word / phrase from the passage.

Meaning Word / Phrase

i. not serious
ii. to cut back or limit
iii. eases or relieves
iv. feelings of being uncertain
about something
(4 marks)

f. (i) When should the injuries due to burns be bandaged?

_____________________________________________________________________ (1
mark)

(ii) When should the injuries not be bandaged?

_____________________________________________________________________ (1
mark)

g. Why is it unsuitable to use butter to treat burns? Give two reasons.

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 (i) _____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________ (1
mark)

(ii) _____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ (1
mark)

h. What do you think you should do if a blister develops at the burned

area?
______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________( 1 mark)

i. State two ways to prevent burns at home.

(i) _____________________________________________________( 1 mark)

(ii) _____________________________________________________(1 mark)

(15 marks)

Question 5
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Read the poem A Fighters Lines by Marzuki Ali.

A Fighters Lines

I am old and worn In the name of justice

and have lost all my strength Wake up and form ranks sons of our ancestor
sufferings Be brave
and the history of the fight for independence And erect a wall of people
have forced sacrifices Stand up heirs of our freedom
that know no name I have no more voice
or life It is you now who should speak!

from the wheelchair of the rest of my days

I, body and energy crushed
see and cannot do much
these times are too big a challenge
for the remnants of my crippled years
the net of deceit spread everywhere
disturbs me

a) What disturbs the persona now?

__________________________________________________________(1 mark)

b) State a piece of advice given by the persona to the present generation.

_________________________________________________________(1 mark)

c) Why does the persona feel helpless?

_________________________________________________________(1 mark)

d) State two values that can be learned from the poem.

i)___________________________________________________________

ii)________________________________________________________(2 marks)

(5 marks)

SECTION D

(40 marks)

Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.
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The picture below shows a snatch theft incident which you witnessed while walking to school.
Based on the picture given, write about the incident for your school magazine.

_______________________________________________________________________________

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When writing about the incident, you should:
_______________________________________________________________________________
describe what happened
_______________________________________________________________________________
express what you felt
_______________________________________________________________________________

suggest ways to prevent snatch theft

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write between 120 to 150 words.

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(30 marks)

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Question 7

The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component in English Language.
1. Around the World in 80 Days - Jules Verne
2. How I Met Myself - David A. Hill
3. The Railway Children - Edith Nesbit (retold by John
Escott)
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Based on one of the novels above, write about an important event in the story. Provide evidence
from the text to support your response.
Write:
in not less than 50 words
in continuous writing (not in note form)

(10 marks)

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KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

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