NAME: __________________________________ CLASS: _______________

English
August 2016
120 minutes / 2 hours

SMK SUNGAI TIRAM

FORM 1

ENGLISH
120 MINUTES / 2 HOURS

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

 Untuk Kegunaan Pemeriksa
Instructions:
1. This question paper Bahagian Soalan Markah Penuh Markah Diperolehi
consists of four sections. A 1 10
2. Write your answers in the
B 2 10
space provided in this paper.
3. Answer all questions. 3 20
C 4 15
5 5
D 6 30
7 10
JUMLAH 100
Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 16 halaman bercetak termasuk kulit hadapan

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 Section A

(10 marks)

(Time suggested: 15 minutes)

Question 1

The text below is about two friends who encounters a bear in the forest.

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.

A long time ago, there were two friends named Lin and Min, who was walking e.g. were

through a desert. In the middle of their journey, they have an argument and (a) had

Lin slappped Min in the face. Min was hurt but without saying anything, he (b) she

wrote on the sand “Today my best friend slapped me in the face”. Lin but (c) and

Min kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take an (d) a

bath. Min did not know how to swim and started to drown but Lin saved him. (e) her

After recovered from the near drowning, Min wrote on a stone, “Today our (f) my

best friend saved my life”. Lin asked Min, “After I hurt you, you wrote in the (g) on

sand and now you write on a stone. Why?” Min replied, “What someone hurts (h) When

we, we should write down on sand where the wind of forgiveness can erase it (i) us

away because when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it (j) but

on a stone where no wind can ever erase it.”

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 Section B
(30 marks)

(Time suggested: 45 minutes)

Question 2

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

Many years before, not many people would recognize the name Tan Sri Anthony
Francis Fernandes but now he is none other than the entrepreneur who rose to prominence by
turning AirAsia, a failing commercial airline into a successful budget airline company and
introducing the famous tagline “Now everybody can fly.”

Tony Fernandes was born on 30th April 1964 in Kuala Lumpur. He completed his
secondary education at Epsom College, London and graduated from London School of
Economics in 1987. Fernandes was admitted as Associate Member of the Association of
Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in 1991 and became Fellow Member in 1996.

Upon his return to Malaysia, he became the youngest Managing Director of Warner
Music and subsequently became the South East Asian Regional Vice President of Warner
Music Group. Fernandes then left to pursue his dream of starting a budget airline. In 2001, he
had the opportunity to meet with Tun Dr. Mahathir who advised him to buy an existing airline
rather than start a new one. Fernandes mortgaged his home and used his savings to buy
AirAsia.

The purchase occurred just after the September 11 th of terrorist attacks in America and
many people thought that Fernandes was crazy to venture into airline industry at such time.
Yet one year after his takeover, Fernandes broke even and cleared all his debts. The rest, as
they say, is history.

Fernandes was named ‘Malaysian CEO of the Year’ in 2003 and has since been
named the recipient of other prestigious business awards around the world. He has also been
honoured by the Yang Dipertuan Agong of Malaysia and the governments of France and
Britain. He has indeed done the country proud. He is not likely to rest on his laurels and is
definitely destined for greater success in the future.

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Questions (a) – (j)

By using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.
Air Asia’s tagline:
Date of birth and place of birth:
a) ‘Now everybody can fly’
b) 30th April 1964

c) Kuala Lumpur

Name two places where Fernandes

received his education:
d) Epsom College, London

e) London School of Economics

The reason Fernandes decided to leave

Warner Music group:

f) Fernandes left to pursue his dream

of starting a budget airline.
Award given to Fernandes:

j) ‘Malaysian CEO of the Year’

Advice given by Tun Dr. Mahathir to

Sacrifices made by him to buy AirAsia: Fernandes during their meeting:

h) mortgaged his home g) Tun Dr. Mahathir advised him to

buy an existing airline rather than
i) used his savings start a new one
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Question 3

Read the advertisement below. Then, answer question (a) – (i).

BOOK REVIEW CONTEST

The Book Club is organizing a book review contest for all students.

The objectives of the contest are:

 To enable students to improve their writing skills.

 To help students gain more understanding while reading books.

 To improve the level of thinking skills among students.

The details are as follows:

Date : 20 May 2015

Time : 4.30 pm to 6.30pm

Venue : Library

 All participants need to go through a selection round.

 Only 8 finalists will be selected to participate in thefinal round, which will be announced
later.

 Participants will be judged on the review’s originality, accuracy, understanding and

interesting points.

 Participants can make a review on a fiction or non--fiction book.

 Those who are interested to join the contest must fill in an entry form, which can be
obtained from the secretary of Book Club.

 The deadline for submission is 1 May. Late entries will not be entertained.

Attractive prizes await the top winners:

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 Winner: RM350 in cash, a trophy and a certificate.
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 Runner--up: RM200 in cash, a trophy and a certificate.
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 All finalists will receive a hamper worth RM50.

Take this opportunity to train yourself reading and reviewing your favourite book and let the others
know how good it is! Early birds will receive a mysterious gift.

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

a) The contest is open to all students in school. TRUE

b) The objective of the contest is to give prize to the students. FALSE
c) Participants can make a review only on non-fiction books. FALSE

d) The winner is chosen based on the category of the book. FALSE

(4 marks)

Question (e) – (i): Read the advertisement carefully and answer the question below.
e) What do all participants need to go through to participate in the book review contest?
All participants need to go through a selection round
(1 mark)

f) What will the winner of the book review receive?

The winner will receive RM350 in cash, a trophy and a certificate.
(1 mark)

g) Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases from the advertisement.

Meaning Word/Phrase

i) To obtain more comprehension To gain more understanding

ii) Book that is based on facts Non-fiction

(2 marks)

h) Why do you think the secretary of the club will not entertain late entries for the contest?
The secretary of the club will not entertain late entries because they need a specific
date to gather all entries before they decide the winner (Accept any logic answer)
(1 mark)

i) Why do you think it is good for students to register early for the contest?
It is good for students to register early because they could receive a mysterious gift
(Accept any logic answer) (1 mark)
(10 marks)

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j) Your teacher opens a new club which suits your hobby well. You are interested to join the
club and would like your friend to join as well. In about 50 words, write a message to your
friend. In your message:

• Tell him/her about the club with some details.

• Give reasons why he/she must join the club.

• Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting.

Dear (friend’s name),

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Your friend,

(Student’s name)

(10 marks)

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 Section C
(20 marks)
(Time suggested: 20 minutes)
Question 4

Read the passage below.

HOW JACKIE CHAN GOT HIS NAME

Chan Kong-sang was born in Hong Kong on 7th of April, 1954. His parents named
him Chan Kong-sang, which has the meaning of “born in Hong Kong.” Chan’s father was a
cook and Chan’s mother was a housekeeper. When Chan was young, his father would wake
him early in the morning and together they would practice kung fu. His father believed that
learning kung fu would help build Chan’s character, teaching him patience, strength, and
courage.

When Chan was 7 years old, his father starts a new journey as the head cook at the
American embassy in Australia. He felt that it would be best for Chan to stay behind in Hong
Kong to learn a skill, so he sent Chan into China Drama Academy, a school was meant to
prepare boys for a life in the Chinese Opera. During Chan’s time at the school, he learned
martial arts, acrobatics, singing, and acting. Students at the school were severely disciplined
and were beaten if they disobeyed or made mistakes. It was a very harsh and difficult life but
Chan had nowhere else to go, so he stayed. He rarely saw his parents for many years.

When Chan was 17 years old, he graduated from the China Drama Academy.
Unfortunately the Chinese opera was no longer popular, so Chan and his classmates had to
find other work. This was difficult because at the school they were never taught how to read
or write. The only work available for them was unskilled labour or stunt work. Each year
many movies were made in Hong Kong and there was always a need for a young and strong
stuntman. Chan was extraordinarily athletic and inventive, and gained a reputation for being
fearless, so he was in demand at that time.

Over the next few years, Chan worked as a stuntman, but when the Hong Kong movie
industry began to fail, he was forced to go to Australia to live with his parents. He briefly
attended Dickson College and worked as a construction worker. A fellow worker named Jack had
a problem pronouncing “Kong-sang” and started calling Chan as “Little Jack” that was later
shortened to “Jackie”, and the name Jackie Chan has stuck with him ever since.

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Read the passage carefully and answer questions (a) – (h).
a) What is the meaning of “Chan Kong-sang”?
The meaning of “Chan Kong-sang” is “born in Hong Kong.”
(1 mark)
b) What did Jackie Chan and his father always do together when Chan was young?
When Chan was young, his father would wake him early in the morning and together
they would practice kung fu.
(1 mark)

c) During Chan’s time at school, he learned:

i) martial arts
ii) acrobatics

iii) singing
iv) acting
(4 marks)

d) Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases from the passage.

Meaning Word/Phrase

1. journey an insistent request

2. stunt When one is done with studying

3. demand something that needs to be solved

4. problem act of travelling from one place to another

5. graduated an action displaying spectacular skill and

daring

(5 marks)

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e) Why was Chan in demand at that time?
i) Chan was extraordinarily athletic and inventive

ii) a reputation for being fearless

(2 marks)

g) When he briefly attended Dickson College, what did he work as?

When he briefly attended Dickson College, he worked as a construction worker.
(1 mark)

h) Why did a fellow worker start calling Chan as ‘Little Jack’?

A fellow worker named Jack had a problem pronouncing “Kong-sang” and started
calling Chan as “Little Jack”
(1 mark)

(15 marks)

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Question 5

Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer question (a) – (d).
NEWS BREAK by Max Fatchen

Now why so loving, darling. But surely you’re some stranger,

And why the sudden kiss? No rage or hullabaloo.
You’d help me with some little jobs? Come closer, let me look, dear.
Can this be really you?
For goodness sake, what’s this?

Now were you struck by lightning

Your face is clean for once, dear.
Your clothes without crease.
You saved your luncheon money?
Will wonders never cease?
Or were you stunned at sport?
Ah… now I see the reason. You’ve
brought your school report!

No dropping of your school books,

No shrieking, childish treble.
Today, you are a lamb, love.
Where yesterday a rebel.

a) Where is the place setting of this poem?

 The place setting of this poem is at the persona’s home.

(1 mark)

b) What is the word that is similar to ‘shriek’?

The word that is similar to shriek is scream/ screech/ squeal
(1 mark)

c) How is the parent’s reaction towards the child’s change of behaviour?

The parent’s reaction towards the child’s change of behaviour is confused/ a little
fear
(1 mark)

d) What would you do if your parents are not satisfied with your exam results?
I will ask for forgiveness from them and start studying hard. (Any acceptable
answer) (2 marks)

(5 marks)

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(40 marks)
(Time suggested: 40 minutes)
Question 6

The picture below shows a Hari Raya celebration.

Based on the picture and notes given, write an essay about your experience of celebrating Hari
Raya.

family - relatives – celebrate Hari Raya – village – wear new clothes – look fresh and
beautiful – mosque – Hari Raya prayer - ask for forgiveness – open house – delicious feast –
warm hospitality

When writing the essay, you should:

• state the advantages of celebrating Hari Raya

• add any other relevant information to make your writing interesting
• write between 120 to 150 words

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Question 7
The following is the poem Sad I Ams by Trevor Millum.

Based on the poem Sad I Ams, write an experience in your life which made you feel very sad
and what did you do to help you fight against the sadness.

Write:

• In not less than 50 words

• In continuous writing (not in note form)

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marks)_____________________________________________________________________________
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ALL THE BEST. JUST TRY. WE BELIEVE IN YOU!

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