SECTION A

( 10 marks )
(Time suggested : 15 minutes )

Answer all questions in this paper.

The text below is about animal extinction.

Question 1

Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. The errors have been
underlined for you. Write one word to correct the error in the space provided. An
example has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

Many animals in this world are of danger of becoming extinct. There e.g in

are many reasons why this is take place. First, it is due to development. a) __________

When land is developed for human settlements, forests is destroyed. As a b) ___________

result, animals are displaced and those that encroach into human areas are kill. c) ___________

The second reasons is due to poaching. Illegal hunting of animals like tigers, d) ___________

leopards but even bears take place because there is a demand for their body e) ___________

parts by some to improving their health. It can be f) ___________

clear seen that humans are the main cause leading to g) ___________

a extinction of certain animals . It is time for us to safeguard our jungles so h) ___________

that the survival of this animal species can be guaranteed. If not, we will only i) ___________

see they in zoos or in books. The practice of protecting endangered animals j) ___________

should be everyones responsibility.

( 10 marks)

SECTION B
 (30 MARKS)
(Time suggested : 40 minutes)

Question 2 (10 marks)

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

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, some people skip it as they

get up late and have to rush off to work. Some people just do not have the habit of eating so

early in the morning.

Having breakfast aids in maintaining a normal and healthy weight. It keeps weight

related diseases such as heart diseases and high blood sugar at bay. Thus, it leads to a longer

and healthier life in the long run. Besides, breakfast provides energy needed for bodily

functions. The nutrients and energy gained from a good breakfast help to maintain cell

growth and repair. They also keep the body well-nourished to perform well.

Skipping breakfast is definitely a huge mistake as it is needed to provide the body with

essential nutrients. Those who regularly skip breakfast put unnecessary stress on their bodies

and often find themselves feeling sluggish and getting tired easily. This eventually takes a

toll on the body, resulting in not only slower but also weaker cell formation. The frequent

skipping of breakfast can eventually lead to serious health problems.

It is therefore important that people should not give breakfast a miss.

Questions (a) (j)

Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.
Reasons why people skip
breakfast

* Get up (a) _________________

* Not their (b) _______________ BREAKFAST

to eat early in the morning
 Benefits of breakfast
* Maintaining normal, healthy
weight.
* Prevents diseases and brings
about a (c) ______________ life
* Give (d) _________________
and energy for bodily functions.
* Helps in (e)
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* Body is (f) ________________
and can perform well
Question 3 (20 marks)
Effects of skipping breakfast
* Feel
(g) ____________________
(h) __________________
* Cell formation becomes :
(i) __________________
(j) __________________
* May result in serious health
problems
( 10 marks)
Read the notice below, then, answer questions (a) (j).
Questions (a) (d) : Based on the notice , state whether the following statements are TRUE
or FALSE.

(a) The grand launch of MYFEST 2015 will be held in Bukit Jalil Stadium. ______ ( 1
mark )
(b) Entries for the World Kite Festival is free for all. ______ ( 1 mark )
(c) Kelantan is a well known state for drum-making. ______ ( 1 mark )
(d) Many activities are organised in conjunction with MYFEST 2015. ______ ( 1 mark)
Questions (e) (i) : Read the notice carefully and answer the questions below.
(e) What is the aim of the notice?
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(f) Why do you think the grand launch of MYFEST2015 is held in Dataran Merdeka, Kuala
Lumpur?
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(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the notice.
Meaning Word/Phrase
i. the starting
ii. something to be admired
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(h) Why are drum-making workshops conducted during the International Drum festival?
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(i) Suggest another way to preserve our traditional games.
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(j) Your friend wants to know the activities organised for MYFEST 2015. In about 50
words, write an email to your friend. In your email:
Provide information about the activities.
Give reasons to support your choice.
Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting.
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SECTION C
(20 marks)
(Time suggested: 20 minutes)
Question 4
Read the text below.
There was a king who had a daughter and she was the fairest girl in the land. As
he was old, he wanted to find an heir to the throne to whom he would give his daughters
hand in marriage.
To achieve this, the person had to take up a challenge. The person had to be brave
enough to swim across the crocodile-filled moat around the palace. He believed that the
person who was courageous enough to do so would be suitable to rule in his palace. Besides,
he wanted a man who was determined.
 The King called for all the men in his kingdom and they gathered around the palace.
He announced the challenge and the rewards, but no one dared to jump into the moat as this
would risk their lives. They knew that the crocodiles would attack anyone who jumped into
the moat. Moreover, the creatures were left hungry so they would be ferocious.
Although the king was disappointed, in reality, he had not expected anyone to take
up the challenge. As he was telling his people to return home, he suddenly heard a distant
splash. He rushed to the other side of the palace and saw a man swimming in a state of
panic. He was desperately trying to keep away from the crocodiles in the moat. The people
started to cheer for the brave young man. It was a miracle that he survived, When he was out
of the water, he shouted and demanded to know who had pushed him in.
The king was surprised but he still embraced the young man. He told the young
man that he was impressed by his brave act and granted him an additional reward. All the
young man had to do was ask!
Read the text carefully and answer questions (a) (i) .
(a) Who is the fairest girl in the kingdom ?
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(b) What was the moat filled with?

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(c) What did one have to do to marry the kings daughter ?

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(d) What are the main qualities that the king expects from the successor ?
i) ____________________( 1 mark) ii) _____________________ ( 1
mark)

(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the letter.
Meaning Word/Phrase
(i) A difficult task that tests somebodys
ability
(ii) Very fierce
(iii) Avoid
(iv) Hugged
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(f) Why did the king rush to the other side of the palace?
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(g) Why did the young man swim in a state of panic?

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(h) It was a miracle that he survived , Do you agree that it was a miracle? Why?
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(i) If you were one of the villagers, would you have accepted the kings challenge? Give a
reason.
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Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) (d).
I Wonder
I wonder why the grass is green,
And why the wind is never seen?

Who taught the birds to build a nest,

And told the trees to take a rest?

O, when the moon is not quite round,

Where can the missing bit be found?

Who lights the stars, when they blow out,

And makes the lightning flash about?

Who paints the rainbow in the sky,

And hangs the fluffy clouds so high?

What is it now, do you suppose,

That Dad wont tell me, if he knows?

Jeannie Kirby
(a) Who is the persona in the poem?

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(b) In stanza two, what is the persona thinking about the birds?

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(c) In stanza 4, what does the word they refer to?

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(d) If you were Dad, would you answer the questions asked by the persona? Give a
reason.

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Questions 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.

You are representing your school in a public speaking competition. You have decided to
give a talk on the benefits of taking up a hobby.

Benefit

Gain knowledge
When writing out wisely
Use time your talk :
you must use the notes given
Make friends
suggest two other benefits of taking up a hobby
add any other
Reduce stressrelevant information
write in not less than 150 words.

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Questions 7

You should spend 15 minutes on this question.

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)
Based on one the novels above, write about ONE scene which you find interesting. Give
reasons and support your answer with evidence from the novel.

Write:

In not less than 50 words

In continuous writing ( not in note form)

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