SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN

BANDAR BARU DARULAMAN,

Form 1 06000 JITRA, KEDAH

PEPERIKSAAN
PERTENGAHAN TAHUN
12
UJIAN BERTULIS 2017
2 JAM

ARAHAN:
1. Buka kertas soalan ini apabila diberitahu.
2. Tulis nama dan tingkatan anda pada ruang yang
disediakan.
Bahasa Inggeris

3. Jawapan anda hendaklah ditulis pada ruang

jawapan yang disediakan dalam kertas soalan ini.
4. Kertas soalan ini hendaklah diserahkan kepada
pengawas peperiksaan pada akhir peperiksaan.

Untuk Kegunaan Pemeriksa

Nama Pemeriksa:
Markah
Bahagian Soalan Markah Penuh
Diperolehi
A 1 10
2 10
B
3 20
4 15
C
5 5

6 30
D
7 10
Jumlah 100

Nama : _________________________________
Tingkatan : _________________________________
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SECTION A
[10 Marks]
[Time Suggested: 15 minutes]
Question 1
Answer all questions in this paper. 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

Jason is a good student but because of his obsession on e.g. with

his computer, he has started to have bad grades. He did not have a) ____________

any interest in physical education classes. Teachers has noticed b) ____________

that his has difficulties in communicating with his classmates. c) ____________

Jason’s parents decided to helped him and has found a way to d) ____________

solve his problem. They knows Jason likes the Chinese lion e) ____________

dance so they convince him to join an local Chinese lion dance f) ____________

club. Soon, he starts practising with the club members and make g) ____________

new friends. This gives him the confidence to changes his life. h) ____________

At school, his teachers is impressed because his grades have i) _____________

finally improved. He is more active and can communicated well j) _____________

with others. He is grateful that his parents have helped him to

change.

(10 marks)

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SECTION B
[30 marks]
[Time suggested: 40 minutes]

Question 2
Read the following text. Then, answer question (a) – (j)

The Royal Belum State Park is a huge park in the northern parts of Peninsular
Malaysia. The huge park is part of the Belum-Temengor Forest Complex (BFTC) which is
shared with Thailand. Within the state park, you can see wildlife like elephants, deer, wild
boars and birds. There are a few endangered animal species that live within the state park such
as Malayan tigers, Sumatran rhinoceros and Malayan sun bears. This is one of the places to
visit if you want to see the Rafflesia as there are three species of this biggest flower here.

There are a lot of attractions at the Belum State Park such as the Pulau Tujuh
Waterfalls, the Pulau Talikail Lookout Tower and the Temenggor Dam. A lot of interesting
activities can be done as well. You can go searching for the rafflesia or pay a visit to Kampung
Chuweh, an Orang Asli village.

Visitors do not have to worry about the accommodation here. You can find some
famous resorts around the Royal Belum State Park. The most popular ones are Belum
Rainforest Resort, Belum Eco Resort and Banding Lake Side Inn. There are also local
restaurants nearby the park. The rule of thumb is of course to try the delicious local food.

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Location:
a) __________________________

Accomodation: Endangered Species:

j) __________________________ b) __________________________
c) __________________________
d) __________________________

Royal Belum
State Park

Activities: The biggest flower:

h) __________________________
i) ___________________________ e) __________________________

Interesting places to visit:

f) __________________________
g) _________________________

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Question 3
Read the book reviews below. Then, answer questions (a) – (j)
BOOK REVIEWS
I Want to Study by Chan Swee Ling
Adam is a top student in his class
and always excels in his
examinations. His life changes when
his father suddenly falls ill and
cannot work anymore. His mother
has to support the whole family and
Adam, left with no option has to quit
school to take care of his father and
younger siblings. A kind-hearted
teacher finds a way to help him.
Neeta and Nek Limah by Peter
Gomez
This is truly a heart-warming story.
Neeta is an only child who usually
plays by herself. One day, she plays
outside and sees her old neighbour
gardening. Nek Limah, who lives
alone, asks if she wants to come
over and watch her plant the
flowers. The two of them soon
become good friends.
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The Adventure of the Lim Twins
Book 1 by Khairul Ahmad
The Lim twins are going to their
grandparents’ village for the school
holidays. While at the village, they go
boating at the river and find a cave
which later they explore. They find a
secret tunnel which brings them to a
mysterious place. If you like this
book, you may also want to read the
Adventure of the Lim Twins Book 2.
The Cat and the Duck by Kasturi
Surendran
The tale is about the friendship of a
cat and a duck which live in a farm.
One evening, the cat and the duck
went for a walk and are lost in the
forest on their way back. Read how
they work together to get back
home. This classic children’s tale is
written in simple language.
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Questions (a) – (d): Based on the brochure, state whether the following statements are
TRUE or FALSE.

(a) Adam has to support his family. _______________

(b) The Lim twins are visiting their grandparents at the village. _______________
(c) Nek Limah is Neeta’s neighbour. _______________
(d) The cat and the duck got lost in a farm _______________
(4 marks)
Questions (e) – (i): Read the provided information carefully and answer the questions below.

(e) Why did Adam quit school?

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(1 mark)
(f) Name one activity which the Lim twins did at the village.
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(1 mark)
(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the book reviews.
Meaning Word
i. an exciting, usually dangerous, activity
ii. bringing feelings of happiness
(2 marks)
(h) Why do you think the story of Nita and Nek Limah is described as heart-warming?
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(1 mark)
(i) How do you think the cat and the duck got lost in the forest?
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(j) You would like to recommend a book to your friend.

In about 50 words, write a message to him/her.

In your e-mail:
 State the book of your choice
 Give reasons to support your choice

To :
Subject :
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SECTION C
(20 Marks)
(Time suggested: 20 minutes)
Question 4
Read the e-mail below. Then, answer questions (a) – (i)

To : shiela@gmail.com

Subject: Getting New Friends

Dear Shiela,

How are you and your family? I hope everyone is doing well. My family and I are doing
fine. Miss Lee and our old classmates send their regards.

In your last e-mail, you said you were feeling lonely since you moved to your new
school. I think it is time for you to start make friends with people in your class. Look for
opportunities to talk to your classmates and learn more about them. If things go well, invite
them to do something with you outside of school, which will help you develop a friendship.

Other than that, maybe you could join the English Language Club or the Interact Club
like you did previously in our school. Joining clubs is a good way to make friends because you
can meet people who share the same interest as you. You could also join a sports team as you
will have opportunities to meet and talk to your teammates frequently.

A good way to get closer to someone is to ask them questions about themselves. You
could ask them about their hobbies, family or pets. Take note on things that the person is most
interested in or passionate about.

I have to sign off now. I wish you all the best. Goodbye.

Your friend,
Melanie
(a) How did Shiela and Melanie know each other?
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(1 mark)
(b) Why was Shiela feeling lonely?
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(1 mark)

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(c) Name the two clubs that Shiela joined her old school.
i. __________________________________________________________________
ii. _________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
(d) Why is joining a sports team a good way to meet people and make friends?
________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the e-mail.
Meaning Word
(i) chances to do something
(ii) doing something many times
(iii) friendly and easy to talk to
(iv) like something very much
(4 marks)
(f) What should you do to get closer to your classmates?
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(1 mark)
(g) List two things that you can ask people in order to get to know them.
i. ____________________________________________________________________
ii. ___________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
(h) What should you do when the other person is talking?
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(1 mark)
(i) List two ways that you do to get closer to you friends other than the ones mentioned in
the text.
i. ___________________________________________________________________
ii. ___________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

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Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) – (d).

NEWS BREAK
Now why so loving, darling,
And why the sudden kiss?
You's help me with some little jobs?
For goodness sake, what's this?

Your face is clean for once, dear.

Your clothes without a crease.
You saved your luncheon money?
Will wonder never cease?

No dropping of your school books,

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

But surely you're some stranger,

No rage or hullabaloo.
Come closer, let me look, dear,
Can this be REALLY you?

Now were you struck by lightning

Or were you stunned at sport?
Ah... now I see the reason.
You've brought your school report!

Max Fatchen

(a) How did the child show his love to his mother?
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(1 mark)
(b) How did the child want to help his mother?
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(1 mark)
(c) In which line does it state that the child usually screams?
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(1 mark)
(d) Why do you think the child was behaving himself? Give a reason.
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(2 marks)

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SECTION D
(40 Marks)
(Time suggested: 45 minutes)

Question 6
You have just attended a camping trip organised by the school. Based on the notes
below, write a recount of your experience participating in that activity.

Departed from school – Jungle trekking – Snorkelling – packed up

campsite – pitch tents – climbed hill – barbeque belongings – took down
cooked dinner at night tents

When writing your recount:

 You may use the notes given
 State the benefits of attending the camp
 Write in not less than 150 words
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Question 7
The following is the short story studied in the Literature Component in the English
Language.

Fair’s Fair by Narinder Dhami

Based on one of the novels above, write about one moral value that you can learn from the
story.
Write:
 In not less than 50 words
 In continuous writing (not in note form)
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(10 marks)

Prepared by: Checked by: Verified by:

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(Ms. Amirah Izzati (Mdm. Chor Ping Ping) (Mdm. Siti Norma
bt Nor Azam) bt Abdullah)

Form 1 English Teacher Head of English Panel Head of Language

Department

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