Date: 14 Sept 2021 PROFICIENCY TEST Time: 1 Hour

Form 1 ENGLISH
Answer all questions in this paper

SECTION A
[10 marks]
[Time suggested : 10 minutes]

Question 1

The text below is about the uses of the coconut tree.

Read the text below. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is one grammatical
error which is underlined in each one. Write one word the correct the error in the space provided. An
example has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence. There are no
spelling or punctuation errors in this passage.

The fruit of the coconut tree can be used for many thing. The white Eg. things____________

juicy flesh can be eat or scraped to obtain coconut milk. In many Asian (a)Ate

homes, the coconut milk are essential to make curries and local cakes. (b) Is

On addition to that, the clear coconut water is a refreshing drink. It is (c)In

believed to have healing and cooling property. Many villagers use the (d) Properties

coconut leaves to make the roofs of their house. Furthermore, in (e) Houses

traditional homes, womenfolk collecting the leaves, dry them and then (f) Collected

dyed the leaves into different colours. These leaves are then woven (g) Dye

into mats. The trunks of the coconut tree is very strong and solid. As (h) Trunk

the trunk of the tree is usually straight, it can be easily made to build (i) Make

houses or bridges, but once the trunks are old and rotten, the villagers (j) But

can easily replace them with another one.

(Total 10 marks)

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

Question 2

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

The Gardens in Penang

The Penang Botanic Gardens, more popularly known as the "Waterfall Gardens", was
established by the British from an old quarry. It lies in a deep valley, at the foot of 366
feet jungle clad hills, bound by evergreen tropical rain forests, divided by a cascading
stream that meanders through a sprawling 29 hectares of prime and undulating grounds.
The beautiful grounds and the tranquillity of the gardens have long been enjoyed and
admired by millions of visitors. Besides being the arboretum, a botanical
garden containing living collections of woody plants intended at least partly for
scientific study, it is also the seat of botanical conservation, education and training. The
Gardens also play an important role in the field of horticulture and landscaping
development.
The Gardens were founded in 1884 by Charles Curtis from the Gardens and
Forests Departments Straits Settlements. As the first Curator, Curtis was a devoted
plant lover who tirelessly transformed the granite quarry into a garden, and greatly
contributed to the botanical and horticulture development of the Gardens.
Walking around the Gardens, one cannot miss the Cannon Ball Tree and the large
buttress roots of the Sengkuang Tree. Look out for the Pinang Palm that lent its name to
the island of Penang, and the Black Lily with its unique purplish-black coloured
flowers. The endemic Slipper Orchid and the ginger, can also be found here.
Look out also for the wildlife inhabiting the gardens. Commonly seen are the
long-tailed Macaques, Dusky Leaf Monkeys, Black Giant Squirrels and a myriad of
insects and butterflies. From afar, one could catch a view of the famous waterfall up on
the hills above the reservoir.

It is important to respect the plants and animals here, so patrons are reminded not
to remove, damage, or intentionally disturb them. Littering is forbidden and patrons are
encouraged to help by picking up any rubbish that they come across during their walk.
They are also advised to stay on established trails and not start fires. To get the best out
of their visit, patrons are encouraged to observe and listen to the voices of the natural
surroundings and appreciate nature without disturbing it with loud noises or by using
any audio equipment.

Patrons are especially warned not to feed the monkeys. Walking as one eats
might encourage the monkeys to snatch the food. If anyone comes across monkeys on
the path they are walking on, they are to remain calm and wait for someone else to
come by before proceeding or turn around slowly and walk away. They are not to stare
Question (a) to (j)
Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.

What was the original site of When founded and by whom

the gardens
(a)
(j)
Charles Curtis

(b)
1884

The Gardens
In
Penang
Name 3 trees found in the
Gardens 2 species of monkeys found
here
(g) Pinang Palm Tree (c)

Dunky Leafs Monkey

(h) Cannon ball Tree
(d)

(i) Sengkuan Tree Long Tailed Macaques

The Gardens is also known as

(e)

Tropical Rain Forests.

and

(f)

Watefall Gradens.

(Total 10 marks)

Question 3
Study the brochure below. Then, answer questions (a) – (j).

Enjoy festive toll discounts of up to 20% when you travel between

12 midnight – 7 am on these dates : 21, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30 June 2016.

Here’s our travel time advisory schedule to help you plan your journey
Date Journey Suggested
journey
From To Start time
24-25 • Penang, Kedah Before 1.00 pm
June & Perlis
2016 klang Valley • Perak After 2.00 pm
(Saturday & • Johor Before 1.00 pm
Sunday) • A/lor Gajah, After 2.00 pm
Tampin &
Melaka
27, 28, 31 • Penang, Kedah Before 1.00 pm
June & Perlis
(Tuesday, • Taiping, Kuala Between 3.00–
Wednesday, Kangsar & 7.00pm
Saturday) & Ipoh Klang Valley
1 July • Tapah, Bidor & After 8.00 pm
2016 Sungkai
(Sunday) • Johor Before 1.00 pm
• Alor Gajah, Between 3.00–
Tampin & 8.00 pm
Melaka
• Seremban / After 9.00 pm
Senawang

Get the latest traffic record update via SMS from PLUS mobile alert
REMEMBER TO DRIVE SAFELY.
Respect the speed limits. Buckle-up in front and behind.

Question (a) to (i)

Bases on the Travel Time Advisory Schedule, state whether the following statements are TRUE or
FALSE.

(a) If you wish to travel to Klang Valley the best dates to travel are the True
24th and 25th of January (1 mark)
(b If you are travelling to Johore from Klang Valley on 24-25 June, False
) you need to leave before 1 pm. (1 mark)
(c) The Travel Time Advisory Schedule above shows us the times False
when the traffic is clear. (1 mark)
(d If we need to get the latest traffic record update, we can call Plus True
) Alert. (1 mark)

Questions (e) – (i) study the brochure and answer the questions below

(e) How does someone get the latest traffic updates from Plus mobile alert?

From SMS
(1 mark)
(f) When should one leave if one wants to go Klang from Senawang on 30 June according to the schedule
above?

(1 mark)

(g)Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the Travel Time Advisory Schedule.
Meaning Word
(i) To be in a celebratory mood  a celebratory dinner.
(1 mark)
(ii) Recommended put forward (someone or
something) with approval as (1 mark)
being suitable for a particular
purpose or role.

(h) Why are drivers advised to travel at the proposed times?

Drivers advised to travel at the proposed times in order for them to

(1 mark)

(i) What are the two tips given by the Travel Time Advisory Schedule for one to remember on the road?



(1 mark)

(Total 10 marks)
(j) Your school will be having Canteen Day on 11 March 2016. In about 50 words, write a message to a
friend. In your message:
 Tell him/her why your school is having canteen day
 Invite him/her to come for Canteen Day
 Add any other relevant information to make your writing interesting

Dear Burke Hedges

I want to tell you about my school canteen day. I think it is interesting because

we are planning many activities like egg and spoon, 60 m dashes and etc. The ticket costs RM10 per

person which is reasonable because it includes food and games. We will obtain 5% discount if you

invite any of your friend. I think you should book fast because the date line is nearing soon.

Hope to hear from you soon.

(10 marks)
 SECTION C
[10 marks]
[Time suggested : 10 minutes]

Question 4
Read the poem. Then answer the questions that follow.

My Hero
by Willis Hall
My dad's as brave as a dad can be, He's not afraid of vampires,
I rate him Number One, Or a wolf-man come to get him,
He's not afraid of the dead of night, If Frankenstein's monster knocked on our door,
Or anything under the sun. He wouldn't let that upset him.
   
He's not afraid of a late-night film, My dad's as brave as a dad can be,
Full of horrors on the telly, And he's always ready to prove it.
And is he afraid of skeletons? So why, when a spider's in the bath,
Not dad, not on your Nelly! Does Mum have to come and remove it?
 
He's not afraid of meeting ghosts,
He'd even smile and greet 'em,
And things that scare most dads the most,
My dad could just defeat 'em.

Questions (a) – (e)

(a) How did the persona rate his father?

As Hero
(2 marks)

(b) State whether the statements below are TRUE or FALSE.

i The persona feels that his father is not as brave as other fathers False (1 mark)
ii. The father is scared of spiders True (1 mark)

(c) What monster is father afraid of?

skelton
(2 marks)

(d) What happens when there is a spider in the bath?

(2 marks)

(e) What was the weakness of the person’s father?

The weakness of his is skelton
(2 marks)

[10 marks]