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Is Had We Saw On by The Would Many and
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 15 minutes]
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. There are no spelling and
punctuation errors in the text.
We landed at the Kuching airport at the morning and proceeded to Encik e.g in
Aiman’s house by taxi. Encik Aiman who are our family friend, showed us (a) __is_______
Around the Kuching town. After reaching his house at 9.30 a.m., we have (b) ____had______
breakfast with him and started our journey at 10.15 a.m. He reached the (c) _We________
town market after thirty minute journey by bus. There, we seeing all kinds (d) __saw_______
of beautiful items for sale. I bought a brown ceramic vase for my mother. (e) ___on_______
We left the town market at 11.30 a.m. and proceeded to the museum with (f) ____by______
foot. It was a 20 minutes walk to the museum. We reached a museum at (g) _____the____
11.50 a.m. Encik Aiman told us that the journey will only take 10 minutes (h) ___would_____
from the town market by taxi. At the museum, we saw much historical items (i) ____many_____
such as traditional weapons, cooking utensils, clothing with even miniature (j) ____and______
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SECTION B
[30 marks]
[Time suggested: 40 minutes]
Question 2
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Question (a) – (j)
Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.
listen to music
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Question 3
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Question (a) – (e): Based on the brochure, state whether the following statements are TRUE or
FALSE
(c) The first 300 customers to attend the opening ceremony will __True____ (1 mark)
receive a bag of goods.
(e) The opening ceremony will take place in the courtyard. __True___ (1 mark)
Question (f) – (i): Read the brochure carefully and answer the following questions.
(f) How can customers receive shopping vouchers from the mall?
_They have to take part and win in the hourly quizzes_________________________
(1 mark)
(g) Rahim is looking for a book that was first printed in 1985. Which shop should he visit?
He should visit The Library_______________________________________
(1 mark)
(h) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the brochure.
Meaning Word/Phrase
(i) Why would “price-conscious” people be interested in the second-hand section of The
Library?
Secondhand books are used books which are cheaper thus, they are suitable for “price-
conscious” people.
(1 mark)
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(j) This Friday is a public holiday. You would like to visit the new mall. In about 50 words,
write a note to your cousin to invite him/her to join you. In your e-mail:
encourage him/her to join you
give reasons to support your choice
add other relevant information to make your writing interesting
Dear __Wan______________ ,
____Do you know that there is a new mall opening soon in the city? Since this Friday is a public holiday,
let’s visit the new mall together! I would like to visit the bookstore to buy a new book to read since I
finished reading the novel you gave me.___________________________________________________
From,
____Samy____
Band/
Mark A B C D E
(5-6) (3-4) (1-2)
criteria (9 – 10) (7-8)
( 10 marks)
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SECTION C
[20 marks]
[Time suggested: 20 minutes]
Question 4
Read the letter carefully and answer the questions (a) – (i)
Dahlan__________________________________________________________ (1mark)
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(c) What should a person do before leaving his/her house? Why?
Ensure that the gates, doors and windows are locked at all times because an open gate,
door or window is indeed an invitation to robberies.
(2 marks)
Bank
(1mark)
(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/ phrase from the article.
Meaning Word/Phrase
(4 marks)
(f) Why do you think it is important to inform our neighbours when we are away?
(g) List three home safety tips that Dahlan shared with Jennifer in his letter.
i. Ensure gates, door and windows are lock all the times. (1 mark)
(h) Give two other suggestions on keeping one’s home safe from housebreaking
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i. Make sure the home address is visible for police for esay identification of the
home. (1 mark)
ii. Deter robbers with noise or automatic call to the police when they break into the
house. (1 mark)
Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) – (d).
(c) The river is compared to eight images in the poem. State two of them.
Wanderer, Tramp, Nomad ,Hoarder, Baby, Dancer, Singer , Monster (choose either 2)
i. ___________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
(d) Why do you think that one has to be careful with the river?
_______________________________________________________________________(1 mark)
SECTION D
[40 marks]
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[Time suggested: 45 minutes]
Question 6
You have just moved to another town. Write a letter to your former classmate to describe your
new school.
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C Language is
details.
Language is
supporting details.
Language is Language is Language is
accurate with few largely accurate sufficiently partially accurate. inaccurate.
R first draft slips. with some minor accurate. Errors are Errors are mostly
errors mostly SWEs. MWEs.
I Sentence Sentence Sentence structures Sentence Sentence
structures are structures are are sufficiently structures structures are
P varied and used mostly varied. varied. lack variety and distorted.
effectively. are repetitive.
Vocabulary is Vocabulary is Vocabulary is Vocabulary is Vocabulary is
T wide and wide enough sufficient but limited. inappropriate.
precise. and mostly lacks precision.
O precise.
Interest is Interest is Interest is Interest is Interest is
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Question 7
The following are the short story and novel studied in the Literature Component is English
Language.
Based on one of the short story and novel above, write about the character you like most.
Give reasons for your opinion and provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
(10 marks)
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