SET B1

Section A
[15 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]
Question 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and
choose the best answer.
Questions 2 and 3 are based on the following extract

LETTERS: As a result of the smooth reopening of schools with the first

batch returning on June 24, the next group with a bigger number of
schoolchildren will follow suit starting July 15.
The much-awaited news may have made those students jump for joy as
schools are their second homes, while teachers and friends their second
families. Friendships will be rekindled while the thirst for knowledge in
classrooms will be quenched.
Are we are creating a safer learning environment for schoolchildren? It
is best for them to learn by example. Teachers, staff, contract workers, security
guards and canteen workers should serve as role models for schoolchildren
who are about to familiarize themselves with standard operating procedures
(SOP) in schools.

1 The text tells us that

A the SOP will be made familiar by models.

B the students are going to make new friendships.

C the canteen should prepare enough food and drinks.

D the school authority should show safety measures to students.

2. The much awaited news refers to,

A school reopening.

B students feeling joyful.

C big number of schoolchildren.

D teachers meet second families.

 SHAH ALAM: Police are searching for the driver of a white Hyundai
vehicle found to be driving against the flow of traffic in Batu 5, Jalan Meru,
Klang last night.North Klang district police chief, Assistant Commissioner
Nurulhuda Mohd Salleh said in a statement today that the car was
recorded travelling from the three-way Haji Abdul Manan intersection
towards Bukit Raja around 10.50pm. "The white Hyundai vehicle with a
yet to be determined registration number was said to be driven against
the traffic flow, thus endangering other road users.

3 From the newspaper report, we can conclude that

A the car was found at Jalan Meru, Klang.

B the driver could have caused accident.

C the driver was recording while driving.

D the car was stolen from its owner.

I like talking to myself. It is one of my greatest pleasures. I often

have long conversations all by myself, and I am so clever
sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
- The Rocket from The Happy Prince and Other Tales by Oscar
Wilde

4 We can conclude that the writer

A talk to himself for hours.

B talk to himself for pleasure.

C talk to himself but he did not understand.

D talk to himself because he was all alone.

 Staying motivated with online learning

STAYING focused and motivated are the two main challenges university
students are experiencing ever since they had to switch from face-to-face
learning to the virtual and remote method due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While
some have adapted well to this new norm, many are still grappling with technical
issues, as well as the solitude and isolation, while trying their best to keep on
track with their studies.
The feeling of loneliness or isolation may also set in as students tackle
new topics and assignments without the support they are accustomed to,
particularly the physical and immediate communications with lecturers and peers.

5 We can conclude that staying focused

A is difficult for online learning.

B comes together with motivation.

C keeps the students on track with their studies.

D is the main problem among university students.

6 When he said, …. Besides that, I mean, he meant that

A he was expecting easier options.

B he did not want to do his works.

C he wanted to drop the subject.

D he did not like the teacher.

 Malaysian Celebrity chef
Redzuawan Ismail, or better known as Chef Wan, is a Singapore-born
Malaysian celebrity chef. His early career was as an accountant. He says
after seeing the popularity of many types of Asian food in Western countries,
he decided to promote Malaysia and other South East Asian countries using
their food.
He has an associate degree in Professional Chef Training and Hotel
Management from the California Culinary Academy and a Ritz Escoffier
Diploma from the Hôtel Ritz Paris. In 2009, he won the Best Celebrity
Television Chef of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Chef Wan is a
Tourism Malaysia culinary ambassador. He is currently a brand ambassador
for AirAsia.
7. What can we learn from Chef Wan’s story?

A Successful careers start from academic.

B Do not be afraid to take risks.

C Popularity equals to success.

D Always change your careers.

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Content creator Dustin Pfundheller published a video on

his Facebook page "Other Side of the Truth" on May 18, praising Malaysia's swift and
effective methods in curbing the spread of Covid-19. Facebook, however, seems to
think the video promotes "false, misleading and deceptive claims”. The video, entitled
"How Malaysia Did the Impossible", lists how both the Malaysian Government and its
people worked in tandem to combat Covid-19 and safeguard the people's welfare.

8 From the newspaper report, we can conclude that

A the video became viral in Facebook.

B the video was proven to be misleading.

C the creator was accused of making misleading video.

D the creator published a video and mistaken to be misleading.

Question 9 to 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to
fill in each blank.

Aina Abdul is no stranger to Malaysia’s music scene. Fondly known as Aina

Mentor, the title derived from the national prime reality television singing competition
MENTOR 9 she got selected to participate in 2014. She came into the
limelight 10 becoming the first runner-up of the show under the apprenticeship
of Malaysia’s Queen of Rock, Ella. This was not the only highlight of her
achievements in that particular year.
She later surprised Malaysia and the world as she 11 to win the Senior
Grand Vocalist Champion’s title in the World Championships of Performing Arts
(WCOPA) held in Hollywood, Los Angeles. 12 young lady can certainly take
any stage by storm! She has also made appearances on national television where
she performed in the opening and ending slots for one of Malaysia’s top talk shows’,
Wanita Hari Ini and also a special appearance in one of Malaysia’s famous reality
shows’ Akademi Fantasia where she was 13 to share her vocal knowledge and
techniques to the contestants.
Since, Aina has actively been composing her own material and has started
performing publicly at some of KL’s best live venues. Aina has been using the 14
as a medium to create her own kind of music for her fans. She believes in originality
and creating her own sound would inspire listeners 15 her story.

9 A which 13 A request
B where B requests
C when C requested
D what D requesting

10 A before 14 A opportunity
B when B chance
C once C effort
D after D skill
11 A rise 15 A from
B rose B with
C rises C as
D rising D to

12 A These
B Those
C This
D That
 Section B
Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.

HANDY HELPERS
To prepare for any eventuality in the home, here are some must-haves to be kept near.
Questions 16 - 20
Using the information given, write the name of the most appropriate handy helper in the
boxes below.
No Description Name of Handy Helper

Alice's children always dirty their hands while

16 playing.
Aznil's mother ofthen forgets to take her
17 medicines.

18 Jane cleans her house but is allergic to dust.

19 Molly wants to colour her hair.

20 James had a fall and has cuts on his knees.

[5 marks]
Questions 21 – 25
Complete the sentences below using the information given.

21.The disposal gloves are useful for anyone having to do ___________________

______________________________________________________________

22. We should use the 3-ply masks to avoid ______________________________

23. Using the pill organiser helps to keep track of our medication for ___________
______________________________________________________________

24. The plasters help wounds to heal faster as they are _____________________
______________________________________________________________

25. Zippy Kid’s Hand Sanitiser will have an orange _________________________

______________________________________________________________

[5 marks]
 Section C
[25 marks]
[Time suggested : 50 minutes]

Questions 26 to 31 are based on the following passage.

1 City girl Cheryl, 31, never dreamt that she would one day give up her corporate
career to become a volunteer teacher. But that was exactly what happened. Cheryl
was sent to a rural school in Kedah and contributed to her school by establishing a
choral speaking team. The team went on to become a top qualifier at a district-level
choral speaking competition. It was a triumphant moment for the school because it 5
had never won a prize, let alone make it to a top tier in a competition.

2 “I was a public relations (PR) consultant for four years. During that time, I used
to teach students in Puchong. Then I reached a point where I realised I liked
teaching more than PR so I decided to leave.” In 2013, she joined Teach for
Malaysia and was trained for eight weeks. During her training, she was taught 10
different teaching strategies like how to engage the students and how to plan and
have class games. Upon completion, Cheryl was then sent to SMK Pinang Tunggal,
Kedah.
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Despite the smaller paycheck after switching careers, Cheryl persevered and
went on to assemble a team of students whom she initially saw as lacklustre and 15
polished their talent through sheer grit. She said the experience was an emotionally
charged and physically draining one as she had to start from scratch to find
prospective students. They had problems with speaking English. There were times
my students would get tired but some of them would persevere. It was difficult.
There were issues with pronunciation too as they were used to conversing in the 20
Kedah dialect. “The students don’t pronounce the suffix ‘-s’ but English has a lot of
that, so that was my biggest challenge with them, but I trained them continuously
even through the fasting month and it was so tiring. I even encouraged them with
motivational words to stay focused and soldier on, so they would not lose their
4 spirit.”
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Privately though, Cheryl did consider giving up after having a difficult time
assembling her 35-student team for the competition. Many opted out owing to lack
of confidence and attendance was just too poor to begin practice. Refusing to give
 up, she put her foot down and gave an ultimatum to her students. “There was
another teacher who did it with me. We reached a point where we thought we didn’t 30
want to do it because attendance was discouraging, and the students were dropping
out. So, I called them and reminded them the reasons they joined the competition. It
was then they felt inspired to finish what they started. I had no choice but to tough it
out because I felt that they can ace this competition. But they need to realise it
5 themselves too. I couldn’t get that message across easily. I too got emotional at
times,” she added. 35

The team was made up of students from Form One up to Form 5, some of whom
hail from rural villages and had no transportation to and from the choral speaking
practice sessions. But Cheryl volunteered to chauffeur some of the students to
motivate them to turn up. There was also the regular food and drinks which she
6 would supply on days where the practice took a long time. This also took a hit on 40
Cheryl’s monthly wage of RM2,000. Nevertheless, it gave her much satisfaction.

“One of the ways I motivated my team was I told them that no one is going to
look at them at the competition as we were going up against 25 schools. I told them
they had to make heads turn and that’s how they are going to win which they did. Of 45
course, there were vast differences between our school and the other schools. We
were competing for a spot against schools categorised as cluster institutions,
religious schools, and Chinese schools. On that day, my students delivered an
7 outstanding performance. I saw the reaction on the judges’ faces and they were all
like: Wow! This is such a good school! I never thought we would get the placing but
we did.”

SMK Pinang Tunggal won the fifth spot in that competition.

Adapted from the Malay Online, February 2017

26 (a) From paragraph 1, why was the team’s achievement a triumphant moment for the
school?

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 (b) From paragraph 2, what made Cheryl leave her job?

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27 From paragraph 3,

(a) why did the experience affect Cheryl emotionally and physically?

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(b) what was her main problem with the team?

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28 From paragraph 4,

(a) which word conveys the meaning of “a final warning”?

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(b) how did Cheryl motivate the team to keep on practising?

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29 (a) From paragraph 5, lines 37 to 38,

“This also took a hit on Cheryl’s monthly wage of RM2,000.”

What does the word this refer to?

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(b) From paragraph 6, why did the judges give a positive reaction?

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30 What do you think Cheryl and her team did after winning the competition?
Give a reason for your answer.

Action: …..…….….…………….……………………………………………………[1 mark]

Reason: ………………..….…….……………………………………………………[1 mark]

31 Cheryl trained the choral speaking team and led the team to victory.
Based on the passage, write a summary on what she did to win the competition.

Credit will be given for the use of own words but care must be taken not to change the
original meaning.

Your summary must:

 be in continuous writing form (not in note form)
 use materials from line 13 to 45
 not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below

Begin your summary as follows:

After becoming an English teacher at a rural school, Cheryl…

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 SECTION D

Exercise SET 1 B

What has happened to Lulu?

By Charles Causley

(a) Where did the incident take place?

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[ 1 mark ]

(b) What do you think the item that Lulu took with her?

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[ 1 mark ]

(c) Identify one feeling of the mother when the persona asked

‘And why do the tear-drops fall?’ [Stanza 2, Line 2]

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[ 1 mark ]

(d) If you think that Lulu has ran away, state one reason and a solution to avoid it.

Reason:

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Solution:

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Exercise SET 1 B

A Poison Tree
By William Blake

(a) The persona kept his anger to himself. In Stanza 1, which phrase best desribes this?

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[ 1 mark ]

(b) In Stanza 2, line 1, “And I watered it with fears”. What “it” refers to?

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[ 1 mark ]

(c) What does the persona’s anger grow into?

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[ 1 mark ]

(d) In your opinion, how do we become friendly and what is the benefit of being friendly?

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[ 2 marks ]
Exercise SET 1 B

The Charge of the Light Brigade

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson

(a Where were the soldiers heading to?

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(b) How many soldiers rode into the valley of Death?

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(c) In Stanza 2, why do you think the soldiers never questioned their order?

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(d) Suggest a way to avoid war and the reason for it.

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Exercise SET 1 B

The Living Photograph

By Jackey Kay

(a) In Stanza 1, which word refers to the grandmother’s hair?

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(b) What do you think the phrase ‘awful place’ in Stanza 2 refers to?

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(c) In Stanza 2, which word tells us that the grandmother could not stand up straight?

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(d) How do we cherish our grandparents? State one activity that you would like to do

with them and why?

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Reason:

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Question 33

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Dear Mr. Kilmer – Anne Schraff

Captain Nobody - Dean Pitchford

Sing To The Dawn – Minfong Ho

Choose any one of the novels and answer the question below.

SET 1

Write about a character who have shown value of responsibility in dealing with problems.
With close reference to the text, why do think it’s important to be responsible.
SET B1
 Section A
[15 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]
Question 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and
choose the best answer.

If lifestyle changes aren't enough …

Sometimes healthy lifestyle changes aren't enough to lower
cholesterol levels. If your doctor recommends medication to help
lower your cholesterol, take it as prescribed while continuing your
lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes can help you keep your
medication dose low.

1 From the extract we conclude that,

A medication is necessary to lower cholesterol.
B lifestyle changes should be prescribed by doctor.
C lifestyle changes are not enough to lower cholesterol.
D medication should go together with lifestyle changes.

Prevention of flood should start with individual effort. Citizens should

not be too dependent on the government to help prevent the natural
disaster. Despite facing floods every year, the mentality of most Malaysian
remains unchanged. Environmental awareness remains low and rivers are
still polluted by litterbugs.
Although we cannot change the natural causes of the flood, we should
do everything that we can to control the man-made causes.

2 What was the writer concerned about?

A The people are not working together.
B The attitude of some Malaysians.
C The rivers are in bad conditions.
D The floods keep happening.
 How are viral infections transmitted?
Like bacterial infections, many viral infections are also contagious.
They can be transmitted from person to person in many of the same
ways.
 contact with the body fluids of a person with a viral infection

3 The text tells us that

A bacteria can infect babies.
B virus exists in the surroundings.
C bacteria is as infectious as virus.
D virus transmit via droplet contact.

How to Choose the Right Robot Vacuum

Vacuums have come a long way. You no longer have to suffer the
indignity of dragging around an unwieldy plastic hose connected to a
clumsy, wheeled canister the size of a Galapagos tortoise. In fact, you don't
even need to get off of the couch. Though it still feels like a relatively new
product category, there are several good robot vacuums available to help
you dispose of dust, pet hair, and other debris in your home—without
needing to lift a finger.
4 According to the article, the robot vacuums
A is the latest product in the market.
B helps you do household chores.
C is portable and smaller in size.
D has the shape of a tortoise.

5 Without needing to lift a finger would mean

A the robot does not have fingers.
B the robot operates using battery.
C the robot does not use its fingers.
D the robot functions without human touch.
 JAKARTA: Fauzi Kaman Shah is proving to be a teen titan at sea.
The 16-year-old again stole the limelight when he delivered Malaysia's
sole Asian Games sailing gold at the Ancol International Sailing centre
today.
Fauzi was also Malaysia’s youngest gold medalist at the 2015
Singapore Sea Games, when he won the optimist event. And in Jakarta
today, the lad duly bagged the Open Laser 4.7 gold, after leading from
day one in his Games debut.
Fauzi also “saved” Malaysian Sailing Association (MSA) president,
Datuk Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim from jumping into the sea in Ancol if
sailing failed to deliver a gold for Malaysia in the Asian Games.

6 From the newspaper report, we can conclude

A He saved the MSA president from jumping into the sea.
B He was the youngest and successful sailor in Malaysia.
C Fauzi recently won a medal in Singapore.
D Fauzi loves reading about titan legend.

If a prize were available for the most tolerant plant, snake

plant (Sansevieria) would certainly be one of the
frontrunners. Snake plant care is very straightforward.
These plants can be neglected for weeks at a time; yet,
with their strappy leaves and architectural shape, they
still look fresh.

7 Which title best summaries the above text?

A How to grow a snake plant.
B How to keep snake plant fresh.
C How to use snake plant as a prize.
D How to neglect snake plant for a week.
8 From the pie chart, we can conclude that
A the majority of people use huge amount of water in bathroom.
B more than 10 percent account for various water use.
C small minority of people have plumbing problem.
D people use a lot of water in the kitchen.
Question 9 to 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to
fill in each blank.
Infectious diseases are 9 by microscopic germs (such as bacteria or viruses)
that get into the body and cause problems. Some — but not all — infectious
diseases spread 10 from one person to another. Infectious diseases that spread
from person to person are said to be contagious. Some infections spread to people
from an animal or insect, but are not 11 from another human. Lyme disease is
an example: You cannot catch it from someone you are hanging out with or pass in
the street. It comes from the bite of an infected tick.
Contagious diseases (such as the flu, colds, or strep throat) spread from person
to person in several ways. One way is 12 direct physical contact, like touching or
kissing a person who has the infection. Another way is when an infectious microbe
travels through the air 13 someone nearby sneezes or coughs.
Sometimes people get contagious diseases by touching or using something an
infected person has touched or used — like sharing a straw with someone or
stepping into the shower after someone 14 has athlete's foot. You can help
protect yourself against contagious diseases by washing your hands well and often,
staying away from 15 who are sick and making sure you are up to date on all
vaccinations.

9 A cause 13 A wherever
B causes B while
C caused C after
D causing D as

10 A directly 14 A which
B straightly B what
C thoroughly C how
D immediately D who

11 A transmittable 15 A this
B contagious B that
C spreadable C these
D viral D those

12 A from
B after
C during
D through
 SECTION B
Read the following autobiography and complete the graphic organizer on the following page.
Questions 16 – 25
Using the information given, complete the graphic organizer below.

[ 10 marks ]

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 Section C
[25 marks]

[Time suggested : 60 minutes]

Questions 26 to 31 are based on the following passage.

1 I was born with dyslexia, a learning difficulty which affects the way people read, write and
spell words. My classmates and friends were in the dark about my condition. I was never
able to differentiate between the letters b and d so I would shudder at the sight of them.
Instead of looking for a 2B pencil, I would be searching for a 2D pencil. Friends would
look at me and ask, “Are you witless, Jennifer? 2D pencils don’t exist!” Quietly, I would 5
apologise.

I often got confused over which was my left or right shoe, even up to the age of 12. Being
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a left-hander made things tougher. School was pure torture as I could not hand in simple
homework without mistakes. My form teacher, Mr. Andrew knew about my condition.
Thanks to his personal attention and encouragement, my self-esteem grew tremendously.
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My other classmates continuously whined about scoring under 80 marks in their exams. I
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felt out of place. I failed all my subjects. During report card days, Mum gathered all her
courage to collect my report card. I was often among the last in class. Instead of scolding
me for embarrassing her, Mum would tap my shoulder and say, “So proud of you,
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Jennifer!” Whenever other parents asked how I had fared in the exams, she would smile
politely and say, “Well, Jennifer did her best.” Facing ridicule from everyone around me
had made me work harder.

4 Being dyslexic, I raced against time to complete my school work every night. In school,
recess time meant rushing to the teachers’ desks for extra guidance. One-on-one
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attention greatly helps a dyslexic. I can’t recall having the luxury of sitting in the canteen
to enjoy a hot bowl of noodles. Instead of shuttling between art classes like regular kids, I
had to visit medical specialists for consultations. When the school bell rang for dismissal,
I often stayed back to get additional coaching from dedicated teachers. Being the last to
leave, we would lock up the office.

There were lots of sacrifices to be made. I had to make do with five to six hours of sleep. 25
There was no time to chill out with friends. Life was like one big experiment for me then. I
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tried different studying techniques to find which worked best for me. All my efforts were
not in vain. I scored 7As in the PMR exams. I also dipped a toe on extracurricular
activities by emerging champions in public speaking and table tennis. I even took the top
 prize in the Federal Territory Teacher’s Day writing competition. I started contributing 30
articles to local magazines and the joy of seeing my name in print is indescribable.
Anyone can overcome dyslexia if they believe themselves, just like I do.

I dream of becoming a lawyer one day, and I will be starting college next month. In the
6 meantime, I am teaching underprivileged students in my school. It is a project which I
initiated, and it is my way of thanking all those who have helped me. I have been on the 35
receiving end of much kindness. I want to help others who are struggling in school, like I
once did.

The smiles on the faces of the lives I’ve touched, is reward enough for me. After what I’ve
7 gone through as a child, I dedicate this piece to all those who have to go the extra mile to
realise their dreams.

The Star, March 2014

26 Which three-word phrase in paragraph 1 tells us that no one was aware about
Jennifer’s situation?

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27 From paragraph 3,

(a) what made Jennifer feel out of place?

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(b) why did Mum feel so proud of Jennifer?

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28 From paragraph 4,

(a) what two activities did Jennifer do in school to improve her academic performance?

Activity 1: ……………….……………….…………..………………...……….…[1 mark]

Activity 2: ……………….……………….………….………………………….…[1 mark]

(b) which one word means ‘a pleasure that cannot be done often’?

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29 (a) From paragraph 5, how do we know that Jennifer’s struggles finally paid off?

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(b) From paragraph 6, line 33,

“I want to help others who are struggling in school, like I once did.”

What kind of struggle do you think students have in school?

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30 How do you think Jennifer’s friends react once they know she has overcome her
dyslexia?
Give a reason for your answer.

Friend’s Reaction: ….….……………...………………………………………… [1 mark]

Reason: ………………..….…….……………………………….………………

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31 Based on the passage, write a summary on:

 The challenges that Jennifer experienced as a dyslexic student, and

 What she did to overcome her dyslexia

Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original
meaning.

Your summary must:

 be in continuous writing form (not in note form)

 use materials from line 13 to 45

 not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below
Begin your summary as follows:

Being dyslexic, Jennifer had to struggle with her condition after …

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Exercise SET 2 B

What has happened to Lulu?

By Charles Causley

(a) What are the things that Lulu left behind?

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[ 1 mark ]
(b) Where do you think the roaring sound came from?
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[ 1 mark ]

(c) The persona heard someone was crying. Who do you think was crying?
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[ 1 mark ]

(d) In your opinion, why did Lulu take the money-box with her?
Explain:
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[ 2 marks]
Exercise SET 2 B

A Poison Tree
By William Blake

(a) In Stanza 1, the persona used the word ‘wrath’ more than once. What do you
think it refers to?
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[ 1 mark ]
(b) How do you think the persona ended his anger with his friend?
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[ 1 mark ]

(c) In Stanza 3 Line 1, the word ‘it’ refers to?

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[ 1 mark ]

(d) In your opinion, how do you solve a quarrel with your friend and why?

Solution: ………………………………………………………………………………

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Reason: ……………………………………………………………………………

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Exercise SET 2 B

The Charge of the Light Brigade

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson

(a Why the persona refers the valley as ‘valley of Death’?

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[ 1 mark ]

(b) Who do you think that gave the soldiers the order?
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[ 1 mark ]

(c) In Stanza 3, the soldiers rode into the valley even though that they knew it
was dangerous.
State one characteristic of the soldiers.
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[ 1 mark ]

(d) If you are a soldier of the Light Brigade, state one action that you would do to
save your friends and why?
Action:
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[ 1 mark ]
Reason:
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[ 1 mark ]
Exercise SET 2 B

The Living Photograph

By Jackey Kay

(a) The persona and her grandmother were so close to each other. Which line in
Stanza 1 indicates this?
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[ 1 mark ]

(b) State one characteristic of the grandmother as the persona described in the
poem.
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[ 1 mark ]

(c) Why do you think the persona stated ‘Her soup forgot to boil”?
[Stanza 2, Line 4]
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[ 1 mark ]

(d) State two ways for us to express our love towards the elderly people.
i:
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[ 1 mark ]
ii:
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Question 33

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Dear Mr. Kilmer – Anne Schraff

Captain Nobody - Dean Pitchford

Sing To The Dawn – Minfong Ho

Choose any one of the novels and answer the question below.

SET 2

Write about one character in the novel you have studied who finds a new identity. With close
reference to the text, how does his / her identity change his / her life?
SET B3
 Section A

[15 marks]

[Time suggested : 25 minutes]

Question 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and
choose the best answer.

'Dead city': Singapore enters month-long lockdown

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s usually bustling business district was almost deserted
on Tuesday as most workplaces in the city-state closed to stem the spread of the
Covid-19 coronavirus after a surge in cases.
The financial hub has won praise for using a tough regime of testing and tracing
contacts of the sick to keep its outbreak largely in check, but has seen a jump in
new infections in recent days.
“It feels like a dead city, everyone is scared, they’re all hiding at home,” Jenny Lee,
who works at an insurance brokers, told AFP.

1 From the newspaper report, we know that (choose)

A many people are scared because of dead bodies in the city.

B the city does not impose strict rules to the public
C confirmed cases of Covid-19 are increasing
D business goes on as usual in the city-state.

2 Which word in the newspaper report means abandoned?

A praise
B bustling
C outbreak
D deserted
3 From the proverb we know that

A revenge does not make you a better person.

B mistake will cause more mistakes.

C do the right thing after a mistake.

D to make mistake is human.

4 The notice tells us that you must

A wear boots only.

B wear boots for your safety.
C wear boots only when required.
D wear boots upon entering the area.
5 All the following statements are correct except:

A senior citizens are in the largest age group

B older people has greater fatality risk.

C corona virus affect all ages in China.

D survival rate decreases with age

Yep, it’s Halloween time again! I personally am not a huge fan of this
holiday due to the fact that it can get ridiculously expensive. All so that
they can dress up for one night and get all the candy in the world to rot
their teeth out and assist with the continuation of childhood obesity and
diabetes. I know, that’s the frugal part of me as well as the holistic health
advisor. So I have to rein that in and remember the amount of fun that I
had as a child dressing up on Halloween to go Trick-or-Treating.

6 From the extract above, how does the writer feel about the effects of candy on
children during Halloween?

A Scared
B Hopeful
B Ashamed
C Disgusted
7 The song lyric tells you that

A life is nothing without love.

B relationship needs love.

C love can fix you.

D love is blind.

8 The message from the comic is

A get fresh air and use social media outside of the home.

B stop using social media and take a rest outside.

C social media makes you an angry person.

D the sun light is bad for your eyes.

Question 9 to 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to
fill in each blank.

Infectious diseases are 9 by microscopic germs (such as bacteria or viruses)

that get into the body and cause problems. Some — but not all — infectious
diseases spread 10 from one person to another. Infectious diseases that spread
from person to person are said to be contagious. Some infections spread to people
from an animal or insect, but are not 11 from another human. Lyme disease is
an example: You cannot catch it from someone you are hanging out with or pass in
the street. It comes from the bite of an infected tick.

Contagious diseases (such as the flu, colds, or strep throat) spread from person
to person in several ways. One way is 12 direct physical contact, like touching or
kissing a person who has the infection. Another way is when an infectious microbe
travels through the air 13 someone nearby sneezes or coughs.

Sometimes people get contagious diseases by touching or using something an

infected person has touched or used — like sharing a straw with someone or
stepping into the shower after someone 14 has athlete's foot. You can help
protect yourself against contagious diseases by washing your hands well and often,
staying away from 15 who are sick and making sure you are up to date on all
vaccinations.

9 A cause 13 A wherever
B causes B while
C caused C after
D causing D as

10 A directly 14 A which
B straightly B what
C thoroughly C how
D immediately D who

11 A transmittable 15 A this
B contagious B that
C spreadable C these
D viral D those
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SECTION B
SET 3
Read the brochure website below and answer the following questions as follow.

WELCOME TO SEPILOK,
SANDAKAN, SABAH (BORNEO)

Sandakan is the second

largest city located on the
east coast of Sabah.
Sandakan is well known as
the gateway for ecotourism
destinations where fauna,
flora and cultural heritage are
the main attractions.
Out of many interesting
places around Sandakan such as Labuk Bay
Proboscis Monkey Santuary, Turtle Island Park,
Kinabatangan River and Gomantong Caves, the top
tourist spot is Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation
Centre.
Tourists come all the way just to have close
contact with orang utan, “Man of the Forest” in
Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre.
Just 5 minutes walk to Sepilok Orang Utan
Rehabilitation Centre, Sepilok Jungle Resort offers
comfortable lodging for visitors around the world to
get close but unintrusive glimpse of this nature
paradise.

FACILITIES

Poolside Jungle Café Swimming Pool

Camping Sites Function/Seminar Hall

Questions 16 to 20

Using the information from the brochure website, complete the table below.

SANDAKAN, SABAH, MALAYSIA

Location 16.
Top tourist spot 17.
"Man of the Forest" 18.
Walking duration 19.
 Swimming Pool
Recreational  20. _________________________________________
&  Poolside café
Facilities  Seminar Hall
 Function Hall

[5 marks]

Questions 21 – 25

No Description Package
Morgan always wants to visit caves as it has been
seen previously on National Geographic. he wishes
21 to bring his family to experience a one way loop
board walk through the cave where they could see all
sorts of bats, creepy crawlies and bungee ropes for
the contractors to collect the bird nests.
Anne; a post-graduate student is planning to fly to
Borneo to do her extensive research on witnessing
22 green and haswksbill nesting and have the chance to
release baby hatchlings back into the oceon.
David and his family have plan a for their Summer
23 holiday to Sandakan where they would like to
experience the best of Borneo wildlife trip to
Kinabatangan, on a river safari taking you up-closed
to the wonders of wildlife in its natural habitat. Among
the common sighting are the Borneo Pygmy elephant
wandering by the river bank and the orangutan in the
wild, abundant colourful birds and nocturnal animals.
Mary and her friends are going to spend their
weekend together. They would love to go to one of
24 the oldest church in Sabah, St Michael’s church
where they can see a century old building. Then, stop
by at the nearby English Tea House where they may
have another spectacular view of Sandakan city.
Adele and her siblings keen to watch the “Man of the
25 Jungle” up close in their natural habitats. They also
want to experience and watch the apes during their
morning or afternoon feeding session.

[5 mark]
 Section C
[25 marks]
[Time suggested : 60 minutes]

Questions 26 to 31 are based on the following passage.

1 It was lunch time. I had a few hours before going to the gym, so I fixed a smoothie
and salad for myself. What I really wanted was a burger with fries, but I needed to lose
weight. So, I went on a no-carb diet and stuck to smoothies and raw food as much as I
could. It was not something I enjoyed at all but to look good, I guess I was willing to do
2 whatever it took. 5
With salad and smoothie in hand, I settled myself in front of the TV. Switching
channels, I stopped on a designer fashion show and was mesmerized by the models. I
wanted to be like them! They look incredible in those beautifully tailored clothes. They
have a flat stomach and a long slim neck. Their shoulders are bony. Those were the
3 thoughts that raced through my mind. Their outfits hung so gracefully on them. 10
I squinted as that last thought crossed my mind and I looked closely at the models. I
started to realise that they had the same scrawny arms and legs, the same
expressionless faces made up with heavy make-up and the same stringy hair that was
plumped and styled with gels and hair spray to look shiny and thick. The thing that struck
me the most about the models was that they did not look happy. Their smiles did not 15
4 reach their eyes as they seemed fake and unreal. I started questioning myself: “Do I
really want to be like them?”
With that thought still in my head, I grabbed a popular fashion magazine. As I flicked
through it, I saw page after page of pictures of models with the most beautiful, smooth
skin. Their skin had no pores and not a single hair on it. Then, I remembered my sister’s 20
wedding photographer who said that he would touch up some of the close-ups of her
because her skin was bad. When her pictures came back, it looked like she had perfect
skin. Of course! That must be exactly what had been done to all these photos in the
5 magazine as well. I quickly took out my tablet and searched for famous models without
make-up and they looked like everyone else – they had flaws and were not perfect at all. 25
I searched for more information on how to become a model and I was shocked to
learn that they hardly ate anything. Some of them smoked heavily just so they can lose
their appetite. They have to lose a lot of weight or else they wouldn’t get many jobs.
Advertisements make the models appear loved, popular and happy. This is just an act
6 which looks realistic and which many people get fooled by. Behind the cameras, it is a
completely different story. 30
Over the next few weeks, with my mother and sister’s help, I knew I did not want to
be unhealthy. I realise I am one of a kind and that is what I want to be. It is important to
7 be happy and be with people who love me for who I am – a unique person. By accepting
my looks and being thankful for being healthy, I have become confident, content and
happy. 35
Now I look in the mirror and smile. Nowadays, I go out to eat burgers and fries and
have a lovely meal with my friends. Of course, I am careful to eat sensibly but at least I’m
not obsessed by it anymore. I love myself and will never do anything to change that.
Just English, Vol. 16
26 From paragraph 1, what did the writer do to lose weight?

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27 From paragraph 2,
(a) why do you think the writer admired the models?

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(b) state one reason why the models look incredible.

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28 From paragraph 3,
(b) “I squinted as that last thought crossed my mind…” (line 9)
What does the expression that last thought refer to?

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(b) why did the writer start to question herself?

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29 (a) From paragraph 4, which phrase means “to improve something by making small
changes”?

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(b) From paragraph 5, what helped the models to become famous?

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(c) From paragraph 6, how do we know that the writer’s confidence has improved?

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30 ‘I realise I am one of a kind and that is what I want to be.’ (paragraph 6)
State one emotion suggested by the above sentence.
Give a reason for your answer.

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Reason: :………….….……………...………………………………………………………..

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31 Based on the passage, write a summary on what she discovered about the
models.

Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the
original meaning.

Your summary must:

 be in continuous writing form (not in note form)
 use materials from line 5 to 28
 not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below

Begin your summary as follows:

Watching a fashion show, the writer noticed that the models…

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Exercise SET 3 B

What has happened to Lulu?

By Charles Causley

(a) Whose shoe do you think left behind by Lulu?

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[ 1 mark ]

(b) In Stanza 2, why do you think ‘the curtain flapping free’?

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[ 1 mark ]

(c) In Stanza 3, which line indicates that the mother is hiding something?

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[ 1 mark ]

(d) Do you think running away from home can solve our problem. Give your
opinion and state why you say so.

Opinion:

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[ 1 mark]

Reason:

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Exercise SET 3 B

A Poison Tree

By William Blake

(a) What did the persona do to ease his anger? [Stanza 1]

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[ 1 mark ]

(b) The persona’s anger turned into a revenge.

Which line in the poem refers to this?

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[ 1 mark ]

(c) And my foe beheld it shine [Stanza 3, Line 3]

What had happened to his foe?

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[ 1 mark ]

(d) State one quality that you are looking for in a friendship and why it is
important?

Quality: ………………………………………………………………………………

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[ 1 mark ]

Reason: ………………………………………………………………………………

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[ 1 mark ]
Exercise SET 3 B

The Charge of the Light Brigade

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson

(a) Which word from Stanza 1 gives the idea that the soldiers were riding on
horsebacks?

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[ 1 mark ]

(b) In Stanza 1, what was the order given to the soldiers?

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[ 1 mark ]

(c) What was the main cause of the soldiers’ death as described In Stanza 3?.

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[ 1 mark ]

(d) Do you think war is necessary to solve problem? Suggest one way to avoid
war and give a reason why.

Suggestion:

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[ 1 mark]

Reason:

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[ 1 mark ]
Exercise SET 3 B

The Living Photograph

By Jackey Kay

(a) What type of of shirt did the grandmother wear?

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[ 1 mark ]

(b) Which phrase in the poem indicates that the grandmother is friendly?

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[ 1 mark ]

(c) What was the age of the persona when the photograph was taken?

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[ 1 mark ]

(d) State two ways for us to appreciate the elderly people.

i:

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[ 1 mark ]

ii:

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Question 33

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Dear Mr. Kilmer – Anne Schraff

Captain Nobody - Dean Pitchford

Sing To The Dawn – Minfong Ho

Choose any one of the novels and answer the question below.

SET 3

Based on the novel you have read, write about an interesting event in the novel.