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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.

1. Based on the dialogue above, ‘count on’ means to

A. follow the mother
B. depend on the father
C. call for the interviewer
D. take pity on the daughter

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2. Which of the following does Noreen require in a housemate?

A. The person must be married

B. The person does not go out much
C. The person must be a working adult
D. The person must be willing to pay all the bills

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SEREMBAN: A trailer caught on fire along the north-south highway near Wawasan University. The
Fire and Rescue Department personnel were on scene to put out the fire within 10 minutes.

It is learnt that the incident, which occurred at about 4 p.m., caused a minor traffic congestion as
motorists slowed down to catch a glimpse of the burning vehicle.

3. Which of the following statement about the news report is true?

A. An accident occurred involving a trailer
B. The firemen had difficulty controlling the fire
C. The burning trailer caused a minor jam
D. Many motorists stopped to help the victims

Question 4 and 5 are based on the following extract

Internet Tips

1. Spend time with your parents online and help them understand technology.
2. Never post personal information, such as your phone number or home address, online.
3. Never meet alone, in person, someone you met on the Internet. If someone asks to meet you, tell
your parents straight away. Some people may not be what they say they are.
4. Never respond to rude or mean messages.
5. Never share your password with anyone.
6. If you wouldn’t say something to a person’s face, don’t text it or post it online.
7. Do not download software on your computer without checking with your parents first.

4. ‘Spend time with your parents online and help them understand technology.’
From the sentence we know that the writer believes that
A. parents are not as tech savvy as children
B. parents do not find the Internet interesting
C. parents are not spending enough time with their children
D. children are not communicating with their parents these days

5. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Personal information is secure on the Internet.
B. Children should spend quality time on the Internet.
C. Software should only be downloaded with parental consent.
D. It is always better to say something that you are uncomfortable with online than
in person.

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Help us improve our service

Customer Service Officer: Flora anak Kalong

Did I …
Yes No
 make eye contact and smile at you?
 greet you as a valued customer?
 thank you?

We really appreciate your feedback!

Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions.

6. According to the customer feedback form, which of the following is a criterion of a good
customer service officer?
A. Honesty
B. Politeness
C. Reliability
D. Impatience

7. From the bar chart above, we can conclude that

A. poor communications skills is the least causing factor for unemployment
B. location of youth from house to work place contributes to unemployment
C. the main reasons for unemployment are lack of experience and low salary
D. youth are unable to meet the qualification standard set by the company

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The extract below is the instructions of using a fire extinguisher.

Pull the pin to allow you to discharge the extinguisher. Next, aim at the base of the fire. Hit the
fuel. If you aim at the flames, the extinguishing agent will pass right through and do no good.
Squeeze the top handle to depress the button that releases the pressurized extinguishing agent.
Sweep from side to side until the fire is completely out.

Extracted from Safe Hand Fire

Step 1 Step 4 Step 5

Step 2 Step 3

Pull Aim at the Squeeze Sweep

the pin base of
the fire
? the top from side
handle to side
8. Step 3 in the sequence is
A. Hit the fuel
B. Aim at the flames
C. Depress the button
D. Pressurize the extinguishing agent

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

A number of bullying incidents resulting in tragedy have shocked the nation. There has been an
outpouring of grief, with several organisations _________
9 for stern action to be taken against the
bullies. It is clear that we must take immediate stepsr to nip the problem in the bud. What causes
bullying, how can _________10 be stopped?

Bullies are not born; they are created. Bullies are usually products ________
11 broken
homes. Children who are __________
12 at home and lack the proper moral guidance are more
likely to become bullies. Parents who display aggressive behaviour at home can cause children to
imitate ______
13 behaviour in schools.

To overcome the problem of bullying, students, parents and the public should all
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_______ their part. Since bullies are created at home, parents must ensure they bring up their
children to respect others. Parents should be proactive in promoting tolerance and cultivate a
caring attitude in __________
15 children. Schools should always remind students of the dire
consequences of bullying.

There must be a concerted effort by everyone to put an end to bullying.

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9. A. call
B. calls
C. called
D. calling

10. A. it
B. he
C. she
D. they

11. A. in
B. at
C. of
D. for

12. A. disowned
B. neglected
C. distracted
D. abandoned

13. A. like
B. thus
C. such
D. equal

14. A. put
B. play
C. show
D. perform

15. A. their
B. them
C. these
D. those

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Section B
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]

Question 16 to 25
Read following movie reviews and answer the questions that follow.

Ghost Hotel The Village Kala

A female tourist from China and her friends are In a village called Kala, lives a pair of father
vacationing in Thailand. However, due to some and son. They have been in a dispute with each
confusion, they end up staying at a haunted other, however, for three long decades, starting
hotel. After realizing the eerie situation that from the 1970s until the 1990s. Things change
they are in, they try to leave the place but when the grandson tries to bring them together.
making their escape will not be so easy.

My Crazy Bride Unggun

The film is a remake of the hit 1990 film of the
same title. The film follows a young couple
who get married immediately after both of
them graduated from college. Everything turns
out well for the two of them until after their
honeymoon when the pair starts to annoy each
other.
A heart warming tale that focuses on a
aborigine girl named Unggun who embarks on
a quest to search for her true identity. She
meets Zhen who helps her throughout the
journey. The movie, while portraying the
beauty of Malaysia as one uniquely diverse
nation, also reflects on the importance of
respecting and loving Mother Nature as it is a
place many called ‘home’.

Secret Superstar
Jhia is a teenage girl who has always dreamed of becoming a famous singer. With harsh
resistance from her father, the young girl then decides to achieve her dream by posting videos on
social media anonymously. Directed by Umar Khan, this Hindi Movie has English and Malay
subtitles.

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Question 16 to 20
Using the information in the movie reviews, answer each of the questions below. Write the title
of the movie.

Which review mentions … Title of Movie

16. a strained family relationship? _________________________________________

17. supernatural happenings? __________________________________________

18. a young quarreling couple? __________________________________________

19. people of different races? __________________________________________

20. fulfilling a childhood wish? __________________________________________

Question 21 to 25
Your cousin has asked you to recommend a movie to watch. Using words from the movie
reviews, complete the email below. Use no more than two words for each blank.

Subject: Best movies

From: yasmin@gmail.com
To: issac@yahoo.com

Hi Issac,

Last Saturday my sister and I watched this horror movie, “Ghost Hotel” at the Cineplex. I
know you think such movies are silly but this one is really (21) ___________. It kept us gripping to our
seats. The movie is set in (22) _______________ and the spooky things happen in the hotel where
the characters are staying. Another interesting movie is (23) _______________, a local movie shot in
our country. It depicts our (24) _____________________________ and as a person who cares for
(25) ________________________, you will be delighted to see the beauty of it. I hope you have the
time to see these two movies. Enjoy yourself.

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

Question 26 to 31 are based on the following passage

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26. From paragraph 1,

(a) what crisis is affecting the world today?
_____________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
(b) what is the effect of the crisis?
_____________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
27. (a) From paragraph 3, what is the effect of China’s and India’s growing middle-class
population?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
(b) From paragraph 4, why are farmers growing crops for biofuel?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
28. (a) From paragraph 6, how was the increase in fuel prices resulted in an increase in food
prices?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
(b) From paragraph 8, how did the people of Italy show their unhappiness over increasing
food prices?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
29. (a) From paragraph 9, which phrase means ‘greatly affected’?
______________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
(b) From paragraph 10, which word means ‘gloomy’?
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______________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
30. Do you think that farmers should grow food crops for human consumption or biofuels?
Using your own words, give reasons for your answer.
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

31. Rising food prices are causing concern for many governments and humanitarian
organisations.

Based on the passage, write a summary on:

 the reasons for the increase in food prices, and
 the effects of the increase in food prices

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 note form)
 use material from line 11 to line 45
 not be longer than 130 words including the 10 words given below

Begin your summary as follows:

Increasing food prices is a global threat that is affecting . . .

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Section D
[20 marks]
[Time suggested: 35 minutes]

32. Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.

The Charge of the Light Brigade

Half a league, half a league,

Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
“Forward, the Light Brigade!
Charge for the guns!” he said.
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

“Forward, the Light Brigade!”

Was there a man dismayed?
Not though the soldier knew
Someone had blundered:
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die.
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Cannon to right of them,

Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volleyed and thundered;
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Stormed at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of hell
Rode the six hundred.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson

(a) In stanza 1, which line indicates that the soldiers would most surely die?

_____________________________________________________________ [1mark]

(b) Who do you think is giving the commands to the soldiers?

_____________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

(c) From stanza 2, what does the line, Was there a man dismayed? Suggest?

_____________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

(d) What would you do if you were one of the soldiers? Give a reason for your response.

Response: _______________________________________________________ [1 mark]

Reason: _________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

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

Sing to the Dawn - Minfong Ho

Dear Mr.Kilmer - Anne Schraff
Captain Nobody - Dean Pitchford

Choose any one of the novel above and answer the question below.

“We must have the courage to deal with challenges in our lives”
With close reference to the text, how far is this true of the novel you have read?
[15 marks]

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KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

Name: ………………………………………………… Class: ………………………………

ANSWER SHEET
FOR SECTION A

CIRCLE the correct answer for each question.

1. A B C D 9. A B C D

2. A B C D 10. A B C D

3. A B C D 11. A B C D

4. A B C D 12. A B C D

5. A B C D 13. A B C D

6. A B C D 14. A B C D

7. A B C D 15. A B C D

8. A B C D

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SECTION MARKS

A 15

B 10

C 25

D 20

TOTAL 70

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