Answer all questions in this paper.

Question 1

The text below is about a holiday in Penang.

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.

Last year, I went for a holiday in Penang. I stayed at the Pearl

Hotel in Batu Ferringhi. My dad drive us there. We started our journey Eg. drove

at eight clock in the morning on Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur. The journey a) ___________

taken us about six hours. Everyone was exhausted by the time we b) ___________

reached our destination accept Samuel. He was very excited and c) ___________

insist that Dad take him to the beach immediately. So while Mum and d) ___________

I unpack all our clothes, Samuel and Dad put on their swimming e) ___________

trunks and gone for a dip in the sea. As I waved goodbye to Samuel, I f) ___________

knew he would has a marvelous time swimming in the warm and salty g) ___________

sea. But within fifteen minute, I saw them returning. Dad was carrying h) ___________

Samuel. Samuel had cut his feet on the rocks. Poor Samuel! She had i) ___________

to be contented with swimming by the pool for the rest of the holiday. j) ___________

For me, the most enjoyable part of our trip was when I got to visit the

night market. I bought some souvenirs for my friends – some colorful

key chains and fridge magnets.

(10 marks)

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Question 2

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

Library Fundraiser

The library fundraiser was held at my school in 12th of March 2017. It was organized by
the teachers and students to raise money for the school library.

Coupons were sold by the teachers and students before the bazaar. Only coupons could be
used to buy food or play games.

There was a variety of food and soft drinks that were sold on that day. There were nasi
lemak, fish and chips, spicy fried chicken and much more. Tit-bits like nuggets, French fries,
steamed groundnuts were also sold.

My class sold delicious spicy fried chicken. The steaming hot chicken was served with
tomato sauce or chili sauce. It was a hit. As a result, my class collected the most amount of
money. We made a profit of RM440.

During the school assembly the following Monday, our school principal praised us for
our teamwork and personal sacrifices. The reward was movie coupons for each of us.

We were all very proud of our achievement as well as being able to contribute to the
school’s new library.

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 Questions (a) – (i)

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

The students felt: Organizers:

(a) ____________________________
(i)__________________________________
Date:
____________________________________
(b)__________________________

Reward

(i)_______________________
_______________ Library

Fund Raiser

Coupons were sold before the bazaar

Students exhibited qualities for:
such as: (c)__________________________
(g)_____________________ (d)___________________________
(h)_____________________

Most popular food item sold:

(e)_______________________________________

__________________________________________

Highest profit made by one class:

(f) ________________________________________

__________________________________________ (10 marks)

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Question 3

Read the interview below. Then, answer questions (a) – (j).

Reporter : Good morning, Jake. Thank you for agreeing to this interview.
Jake : You’re most welcome.
Reporter : What is your most interesting travel experience in Malaysia?
Jake : I went to Melaka and I found it most interesting because the place offers history,
different traditional ways of life such as Peranakan culture, Portuguese food, nature
and good shopping especially antiques. I could really unwind there on the beach and
visit the places of interest.
Reporter : Have you had any bad travel experiences?
Jake : Not really unless you consider haggling with the taxi drivers a bad experience.
Reporter : How do you relax while on holiday?
Jake : I like to relax near nature. Our trip to Pulau Besar for turtle and bird watching was
wonderful and relaxing.
Reporter : Who do you usually go on holidays with?
Jake : Well, if I go jungle trekking and mountain climbing, I go with my camping buddies.
If I go to a beach or island resort, I go with my parents and siblings.
Reporter : Where will you be going next?
Jake : I would like to go to India for water rafting and Turkey for a caving experience.
Reporter : Do you have any advice or tips for travelers?
Jake : Yes, plan properly and be positive about everything that you see or do. Always keep
an open mind. Just relax and enjoy yourself,
Reporter : Thank you once again.

Questions (a) – (d): Based on the interview, state whether the following statements are TRUE
or FALSE
(a) Jake is talking to a reporter who is travelling round Malaysia. _____ (1 m)

(b) Jake likes Melaka for its history, rich culture, food and antiques. _____ (1 m)
(c ) Jake travels with different groups of people depending on the type of holidays._____ (1 m)
(d) Holidays can be fully enjoyed with a positive mind. _____ (1m)

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Questions (e) – (i): Read the interview carefully and answer all the questions below.
(e )What type of culture is unique in Melaka?
__________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(f) What does Jake consider to be a bad travelling experience?

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(g)Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase or word from the interview.

Meaning Word / Phrase

i. relax and free one’s mind from daily
routine

_________________________________

ii. have no or little expectations

_________________________________

(2 marks)
(h)Overall Jake is a keen traveller. What type of holiday does he enjoy most?

_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)
(i)What other advice can be given to travellers going for trips?
__________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

(10 marks)
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Question 4

Look at the pictures and words about recycling aluminium.

Write full sentences next to each picture to explain how aluminium is recycled.

How aluminium is recycled

…throw…recycle bin .

…collect and take…treatment factory.

…sort and clean so that it can be used

again.

... melt. The melting removes the ink and

other coatings on the aluminium.

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…make into large triangular blocks called
ingots.

…send to mills where roll out into thin

sheets.

... make into aluminium products such as

cans.

….transport back to the shops ready to be used again.

(10 marks)

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Question 5
Read the text below.

Hamsters make wonderful pets. These furry loveable animals are easy and inexpensive
to keep. With proper attention and care, hamsters can live up to five years.

When getting a hamster from a pet shop, you need to know which hamster to choose. An
ideal hamster is between 4 and 7 weeks old. Hamsters are easier to tame when they are
young. Choose a hamster that is in good physical condition as they are more likely to be
healthy.

Next, place the cage in a location away from direct sunlight. A hamster is a nocturnal
animal. They need to sleep and rest during the day. You should also pick a spot in the
house where you will frequently visit your hamster. Fill the cage with a 4-cm layer of
pine chips. Keep the pine chips dry. If the chips get wet, they may rot and cause your
hamster to get sick.

Keep a filled, clean water bottle attached to the cage at a height where the spout is
reachable by the hamster. Wash and refill the water bottle daily. Hamsters eat a variety
of food. However, it is recommended that you feed your hamster seeds prepared with the
vitamins and minerals they need to stay healthy.

Do not bathe your hamster. Hamsters clean themselves. If you think your hamster smells
bad, the odour is probably coming from dirty bedding. This means that you need to
clean the cage more often.

Hamsters need plenty of exercise. Put an exercise wheel in your hamster’s cage. Close
the doors to your bedroom, take your hamster out of its cage and let it run around.
Hamsters are curious animals and like to explore their surroundings.

Finally, do not put two hamsters in a cage together, They will either breed immediately
or fight which often leads to death.

Read the text carefully and answer questions (a) – (i).

(a) With proper care, how long can hamsters live?

(1 mark)

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(b) Why should we choose hamsters that are between 4 to 7 weeks old?

(1 mark)

(c) List two reasons why hamsters make good pets.

i.
(1 mark)

ii.

(1 mark)

(d) Where should a hamster’s cage be placed?

(1 mark)

(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the article.

Meaning Word/Phrase
i. cheap (1 mark)
ii. animals that are active at night (1 mark)
iii. unpleasant smell
(1 mark)
iv. inquisitive
(1 mark)

(f) Why should pine chips be kept dry?

(1 mark)

(g) How should one attach a water bottle to a hamster’s cage?

(1 mark)

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(h) Why is it not a good idea to keep two hamsters in a cage? Give two reasons.

i.
(1 mark)

ii.

(1 mark)

(i) Give two other ways to be a responsible pet owner.

i.
(1 mark)

ii.
(1 mark)

(15 marks)

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Question 6

Read the text below.

Priyanka and her family spent the school holidays at a Malay village in Kedah. They joined a
homestay programme together with a few other families. When they arrived, they were given
a warm welcome. A few men played the kompang, a traditional Malay drum while several
young boys put on a silat performance. Silat is a traditional Malay martial art.

Then, the guests met their respective host families. They were invited to have lunch by the
river. They tried some Kedahan dishes such as kerabu, gulai masak pedas and laksa Kedah.
After such a hearty lunch, they went to their foster family’s home to rest.

The following day, Priyanka woke up early. She went outside and saw some of the
villagers in their boats by the river. She hoped she would be able to try that. After breakfast,
the family were taught how to weave mats and baskets out of mengkuang leaves.

At 11.30 a.m., Priyanka and the other families went to a paddy field. There, she saw a boy
catching fish. He invited them to join him. With so many people in the paddy field, it soon
became a muddy mess. Priyanka learnt how to use a fish trap and caught two fish.

After a long bath, Priyanka and her family had dinner. The fish that was caught earlier was
grilled and served. As the families ate, they were entertained by a wayangkulit shadow
theatre performance. Although Priyanka was very tired, she fixed her gaze on the
performance.

Read the text carefully and answer questions (a) – (h)

a) What did Priyanka and her family do during the last school holidays?

(1 mark)

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b) How did the villagers greeted their guests when they arrived?

i)________________________________________________________________________

ii)________________________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

c)What did the guests do before going to their foster family’s home?

__________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

d) What activities did Priyanka and her family do on the second day of their visit?
i) _________________________________________________________________________

ii)_________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word / phrase from the speech.

Meaning Word / Phrase

i. A holiday spent living in the home
of a local family

ii. A form of self-defence

iii. Filling and wholesome

iv. cooked over a strong heat

(4 marks)

(f) Why do you think Priyanka took a long bath after catching fish in the paddy field?

___________________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

(g) What did Priyanka learn in the paddy field?

__________________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

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 (h) Give two other activities you would like to do if you had the chance to stay in a homestay
village.

(i)_________________________________________________________________________

(ii)________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

i) Will you join a homestay programme? Why?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(15 marks)

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Question 7
Write an informal letter.
Imagine that it was your birthday yesterday and you are writing to thank a relative for their
birthday present and tell them about your birthday party. Decide what present they bought
you and think of three plans for your party.

Write informal letter to your relative to thank them and tell them about your plans. Write
your letter in three paragraphs.

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

(30 marks)

OoOO-END-OOoO

Sources:

Banu Dava et. al(2015) Praktis A++ PT3 English Form 2. Pelangi

Christine Tan (2015) Understanding New Lit. Pelangi.

June Yogeswaran et. al (2016) Grammar Practice PT3 Form 2. Ilmu Bakti.

Leela Chakrabarty et.al (2015) An Easy Guide to Literature Component Form 2. Pan Asia

Manjin Gill et. al (2016) Praktis Pentaksiran PPPM Bahasa Inggeris Tingkatan 2. Ilmu Bakti

Teo Saw Choo (2007) Grammar Mastery Form 2. Oxford Fajar

Prepared by : Checked by : Verified by :

_____________ ___________________ _________________________

(MUHD IZHAR) (DISMAH BT HAMDIN) (MDM. FITRIAH BT HASSAN)
Subject teacher Head of English Panel Head of Language Department
SMKA Matang 2 SMKA Matang 2 SMKA Matang 2

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