SECTION A

(10 marks)
(Time suggested : 15 minutes)

Answer all questions in this paper.

The text below is about selfies.

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.

Malavath Poorna, 13, is the youngest girl to joins the Everest climbing e.g. join

expedition organized of the state-run boarding school which she attends. (a) __________

Poorna spent three months training hard to prepared physically and mentally (b) __________

for the Everest climb. Many climber who climb Everest start from Nepal, but (c) __________

Poorna climbed from Tibet, which are harder. She began the hike on 12 April, (d) __________

and reached the summit on 25 May 2014. It takes her 45 days to complete (e) __________

the climb. He knew it was dangerous but she never gave up. She ‘shed joyful (f) __________

tears’ where she reached the summit to see the spectacular view of mighty (g) __________

mountains and morning sunlight all around a world’s tallest mountain. Poorna (h) __________

admits that she was scared, but wanted to success to prove that even a girl (i) __________

from India’s poorest families can become the elite mountain climber. She has (j) __________

indeed inspired other young people through her remarkable achievement.

(10 marks)

SECTION B
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 (30 marks)
(Time suggested : 40 minutes)

Question 2

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

Date : 16 May 2017

Dear Diary,

Today was a busy day. I had a Mathematics and Bahasa Malaysia test. The Mathematics

test was not too difficult but the Bahasa Malaysia test was quite challenging. After school

finished I had lunch with my friends, Dina and Anisa. We ate at the canteen.

Then, we attended the Music Club meeting. Our teacher advisor said that he would like to

enter our Club for an interstate singing competition. All our club members were very excited

and everyone gave suggestions for songs we should sing. After the meeting, I went for netball

practice.

I was quite tired by the time I got home. After taking a shower, I rested for a while.

Mother needed my help to cook dinner. I cooked the rice and stir-fried the vegetables. After

dinner, I sat down to do my homework. I had English and Science homework. It took me two

hours to finish my homework.

Lisa

Questions (a) – (j)

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

Test: Had lunch with:

(a) _________________________ (c) _________________________

(b)_____________________________ (d) _________________________

Extra-curricular activities:

(e) _________________________
LISA’S DAY
(f) _________________________

Dishes cooked for dinner:

Homework:
(g)________________________

(i) __________________________
(h)________________________

(j)__________________________

(10 marks)

Question 3
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Read the brochure below. Then, answer questions (a) – (i).

In the olden days, Penang also known as the Pearl of

PENANG the Orient was a harbor for ships on their way to
China. This is due to its strategic location at the
entrance of the Straits of Malacca on the northwestern
coast of the Malay Peninsula. Since its humble
beginnings as an important port, this beautiful island
has developed and grown as a famous tourist
destination that is rich in history and culture. Its capital
city, Georgetown, is one of Malaysia’s oldest cities
renowned for its century-old colonial buildings.

Located in the east coast of the peninsula, the magic

KELANTAN of Kelantan is in its quaint fishing villages, idyllic
sandy beaches lined with captivating swaying palms
and scenic tropical forests. Still, the true charm of the
land is in the vitality of its colourful culture. Kelantan
state, which is also the ‘Cradle of the Malay Culture’,
is home to vibrant cottage industries involved in the
making of traditional handicrafts such as songket,
batik, brassware and basket weaving. In its capital,
Kota Bharu, traditional pastimes such as kite-flying
and top-spinning are still very much alive today.

Pahang is blessed with famous hill resorts with cool

PAHANG mountain air, internationally renowned beaches,
islands, lakes, spectacular waterfalls and intriguing
caves. This largest state in Peninsular Malaysia is
also home to the world’s oldest rainforests filled with
exotic and even endangered flora and fauna. At its
coast, the virgin jungle changes into peaceful and
rustic fishing villages, a stunning contrast to the
multicultural and modern state capital, Kuantan.

Sabah occupies the northern part of Borneo and is the

SABAH second largest state in Malaysia. It is a melting pot of
cultures and traditions. It is set amidst a landscape
that ranges from the oldest tropical rainforest in the
world to one of the highest peaks in Southeast Asia.
Sabah is blessed with more than 30 indigenous
groups, which includes the Kadazan, Dusun, Murut,
Bajau and Idahan. This state is famed for its eco-
tourism and has a magical combination of unique
wildlife, stunning scenery and beautiful beaches.

Questions (a) – (d):

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 Based on the brochure, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

(a) Kuantan is located in Pahang. _________________

(b) Penang used to be a harbour for ships going to China. _________________

(c) Kelantan is blessed with skyscrapers and modern cities. _________________

(d) Sabah is known as the Pearl of the Orient. _________________

(4 marks)

Questions (e) – (i):

Read the brochure carefully and answer all the questions below.

(e) What are the traditional sports from Kelantan?

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[1 mark]

(f) What is the capital of Penang?

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[1 mark]

(g) Fill in the table with appropriate word from the brochure.
Meaning Phrase

i. beautiful in an eye-catching way ______________________________

ii. a piece of land almost surrounded by water ______________________________

(2 marks)

(h) Where can a tourist see old colonial buildings?

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[1 mark]
(i) Why is Sabah described as a melting pot of cultures and traditions?

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[1 mark]

(10 marks)

(j) After reading the information from the brochure, which place would you like to visit?

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 In about 50 words, write an email to your friend.
In your email:
 State the place that you would like to visit
 Give reasons for your choice
 Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

(10 marks)
SECTION C
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 (20 marks)
(Time suggested : 20 minutes)

Question 4
Read the passage below.

Water is a precious resource. Therefore, we need to use it sparingly or carefully.

Turn the tap off while you are brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your hands or doing the
dishes. The next time you shower, do this. First, wet your body, then turn off the water while you
soap up. Turn it back on for long enough to rinse. Also catch the cold water that comes out of
the tap or shower while you are waiting for the hot water. You can use it to water plants or pour
into your toilet reservoir after flushing.
Try to take shorter showers. You could shave outside the shower, or turn off the shower while
you shave. Also take showers rather than baths. When you take a bath, you are using up to 100
liters of water! Showering will usually use less than a third of this amount. If you do take a bath,
use that water for your garden.
Choose your next washing machine wisely. Front loaders use far less water than top loaders.
Make sure to buy laundry detergents that rinse well and don’t require an extra rinse.
Furthermore, do less laundry. Unless your clothes are obviously dirty or smell bad, do not wash
them. Also, hang towels on a rack for air drying after you shower. Use them a few times
between washings.
You should also wear clothing more than once. You can also wear the same pyjamas for a few
nights in a row, especially if you shower before bed. However, do change your handkerchief
daily, but wear slacks, jeans and skirts more than once between washings.

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

(a) What is the passage about?

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[1 mark]
(b) List the two things you can do with the cold water that you collected from your shower.

(i) _______________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(ii)_______________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(c) What should you do when brushing your teeth?

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[1 mark]
(d) Why should you buy a front loading washing machine instead of a top loading one?

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[1 mark]

(e) What type of laundry detergent should you buy?

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[1 mark]
(f) Fill in the table with appropriate word/phrases from the text.
Meaning Phrases
(i) do not use a lot
(ii) many times
(iii) put soap all over body
(iv) everyday
[4 marks]
(g) How many times can you wear your pyjamas?

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[1 mark]
(h) When is it time to wash your clothes?

(i) ____________________________________________________________________

(ii) ____________________________________________________________________

[2 marks]

(i) What item of clothing should you change daily?

(i) ____________________________________________________________________

(ii) ____________________________________________________________________

[2 marks]

(15 marks)

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

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(a) In stanza 1, what is the name of the toy mentioned?

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[1 mark]
(b) In stanza 2, why can’t the liquid paper be used?

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[1 mark]
(c) What has happened to the tyre?

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[1 mark]
(d) Choose two items from the poem that can be reused.

(i) ____________________________________________________________________

(ii) ____________________________________________________________________
[2 marks]

(5 marks)

SECTION D

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 (40 marks)
(Time suggested : 45 minutes)

Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.
You have just moved to a new school. Write a letter to your friend describing the school.

 closer to home
 mother drives in the morning
 walk back home in the afternoon
 bigger than the old school
 science labs and computer labs are well-equipped
 library – both fiction and non-fiction
 classmates – friendly
 teachers – caring
 joined – netball team

When writing out your letter, you should:

 ensure the format is correct
 elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting
 add other relevant information
 write in not less than 150 words

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[30 marks]
Question 7
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You should spend 15 minutes on this question.

The Swiss Family Robinson – Johann David Wyss

Based on the graphic novel above, write about one important lesson that you have learnt.
Support your response with evidence from the novel.
Write:
 in not less than 50 words
 in continuous writing (not in note form)

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[10 marks]
*END OF QUESTION PAPER*

Prepared by: Checked by: Verified by:

(Noor Azlin Zainal Akmal) (Rasmona binti Abu Bakar) (Jamilah binti Jamaludin)
Panitia Bahasa Inggeris KP Bahasa Inggeris Penolong Kanan Petang

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