P2 2021 2ND Sem Final (Final)

Tsun Jin High School
2nd Semester Final Examination J2

(2021)PRE-INTERMEDIATE Junior P
Two
Name: Host Class: JE Class:
Student No: Score: / 100
TSUN JIN HIGH SCHOOL
2ND SEMESTER FINAL EXAMINATION
(2021)JUNIOR 2 PRE-INTERMEDIATE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Date: 21 October 2021

Time: 8.00 a.m. – 9.30 a.m. (90 min)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. There are three (3) parts in this question paper:
a. Grammar ( / 40 marks)
b. Reading & Vocabulary ( / 30 marks)
c. Writing ( / 30 marks)
2. For Grammar, Reading and Vocabulary and Writing answer ALL questions and
write the answers on a piece of FOOLSCAP PAPER.
3. For Writing, choose one (1) question and write the essay on the same foolscap paper.
4. Write your answers on a piece of clean foolscap paper following the format on the last
page of question paper. You may use more than one (1) foolscap paper.
5. Scan your answers into one (1) file and then upload the file in your respective English
Google Classroom at the end of the examination.
6. Write your Name, Host Class, JE Class, and Student No.on the foolscap paper.
7. This question paper consists of 13 printed pages including the cover sheet.
DO NOT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
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GRAMMAR (40 MARKS)

Scan the answers written on the foolscap paper for all sections
SECTION A: Objective Questions (25 marks)

Choose the correct answer.
1. He __________ 20 cigarettes every day, but he __________ a cigar at this moment.

A. smokes, is smoking C. smokes, smoked
B. smokes, smokes D. smokes, is being smoked
2. Elizabeth swam in the pool, __________?

A. did she C. didn’t she
B. does she D. doesn’t she
3. Look! The cat is chasing the poor little rat!

Look! The poor little rat __________ by the cat!
A. is chased C. has been chased
B. is being chased D. will be chased
4. Who __________ the drink for the barbecue next week?

A. brings C. brought
B. is bringing D. has brought
5. They __________ their luggage when they _________ a loud bang.

A. pack, hear C. are packing, hear
B. packed, heard D. were packing, heard
6. __________ she knew she was in the wrong, she refused to apologise.
A. Even C. Despite
B. Although D. However
7. The woman __________ is in the red dress asking me the address is very beautiful.
A. which C. who
B. that D. whom
8. Witnesses claimed that they __________ a suspicious – looking man loitering at the crime
scene.
A. have been seeing C. had been seeing
B. were seeing D. had seen
9. Millions of fans admire David Beckham for his skills.

David Beckham __________ by millions of fans for his skills.
A. is admired C. are admired
B. was admired D. were admired

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10. The horse fell __________ in the race.

A. behind C. over
B. towards D. across
11. I am not cooking __________ for Thanksgiving this year.

A. anything C. something
B. nothing D. any
12. Britain is _________ at tennis than many countries.

A. bad C. very bad
B. worse D. most worse
13. The bus can’t move off as there are __________ people still trying to get on it.
A. too much C. too little
B. too many D. not much
14. “__________ we meet in the library after school to work on our project?” I suggested.
A. Should C. Will
B. Would D. Shall
15. You can’t learn to play a musical instrument well without _________ regularly.
A. practice C. practicing
B. practiced D. practices
16. You _________ leave the door open, or the cat will get out.
A. don’t’ have to C. mustn’t
B. shouldn’t have to D. needn’t
17. I am sure the teacher will understand if you _________ her the truth.
A. tell C. told
B. telling D. had told
18. I always check if the art across the street is better than __________.
A. her C. your
B. mine D. him
19. Mom would lend you the car if you _________ her nicely.
A. ask C. had asked
B. asking D. asked
20. It’s good to know you can __________ your parents when you’re in trouble.
A. count on C. count in
B. count down D. count up

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Rational Cloze (5 marks)
Choose the best answer from the options A, B, C, and D.
A three-year-old child was found dead inside a car at his parents’ home last
week. He is ____(21)____ to have died due to lack of oxygen. At ____(22)____ time when the
child was found, the windscreens and the doors of the car ____(23)____ tightly closed. The
child’s father, Mr. Ong, explained sorrowfully that they were not ____(24)____ that the child
had gone into the car. They were in fact ____ (25)____ how the child could get into the car
and how the door was closed back.
21. A. believe B. believes C. believed D. believing
22. A. this B. that C. the D. which
23. A. are B. were C. has D. have
24. A. understand B. aware C. believed D. knowing
25. A. puzzling B. being puzzled C. puzzled D. been puzzled

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SECTION B: Subjective Questions (15 marks)
I. Change the following sentences into Reported Speech. (10 marks)
1. “Sandra went to the library,” said Ali.
____________________________________________________________________
2. “The baby is sleeping,” the lady told us.
____________________________________________________________________
3. “We have watched the movie,” Mr. Wong said.
____________________________________________________________________
4. “The girls dance very well in the concert,” the teacher said.
____________________________________________________________________
5. “We will have to call a taxi,” Dan said.
____________________________________________________________________
II. Fill in each blank with the most suitable phrases given in the box. (5 marks)
practice makes beauty is only skin call a spade a spade haste makes waste
perfect deep
get off your high give credit where one man’s meat is the pot is calling
horse credit is due another man’s poison kettle black
1. It’s time you to __________ and admitted you were wrong.
2. Try not to rush through things, even though you are in a hurry. After all, __________.
3. All politicians blame each other and tell themselves good, it’s like __________.
4. I don’t especially like Sumitra, but I have to __________, she is very efficient.
5. The dress made her look fat, lets __________ before she goes out wearing it and
embarrasses herself.

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SECTION B: READING AND VOCABULARY (30 marks)

Scan the answers written on the foolscap paper for all sections
Passage 1 (15 marks)

A. Read the passage and choose the best answer. ( 10 marks )
Despite constant reminders in the mass media of the need of a clean environment, we
are still plagued with complaints of filthy toilets, open burning of rubbish and indiscriminate
disposal of refuge. We do not have to go far to be convinced of the apathy of the general public.
You find rubbish at back lanes, rivers, drains and eateries. One such place is a monsoon drain
in Penang, as reported in a local daily. As the highly polluted drain joins a river, it has become
a source of pollutants to the latter.
It seems that the monsoon drain, which runs beside a wet market in the heart of the city,
has become a convenient rubbish dump for the traders. The drain is often clogged with all sort
of rubbish, the source of an unbearable stench to those who happen to pass by. Some motor
workshops nearby are responsible for the disposal of black oil into the canal. Even the public
are not innocent. Along the way, a variety of flotsam has accumulated. Consequently, the water
becomes stagnant and ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. Wild vegetation appears at
certain stretches pf the drain. Indeed, the drain has become an eyesore, especially during the
dry season. Only when there is heavy downpour does its condition improve.
The question arises – who is responsible for cleaning the drain? The Public Works
Department claims that it is not its duty as the drain is not part of the road reserve. The Drainage
and Irrigation Department points out that it is only responsible for river systems. The local
Municipal Council says that the drain has not been handed over to it yet. The Department of
Environment remarks that it is not its responsibility for cleaning the drain except checking for
effluents discharged at the factory source. Perhaps the best solution is to check on the culprits
– the traders, workshop owners and those caught red-handed. Impose a fine on them or charged
them a small fee to pay for workers employed to clean up the drain.
It looks like the public still needs to be educated about the importance of hygiene and a
pollution- free environment. Campaigns like “Love Your Environment” should be intensified,
beginning from schools. Unless the indifferent attitude of the public is changes, whatever effort
put in by the various authorities may be futile.
1. In the sentence “…we are still plagued with complaints…”, the word “we” refers to
A. the public. C. the tourists.
B. the mass media. D. enforcement officers.
2. The word “apathy” can best be replaced with

A. greed. C. carelessness.
B. indifferent attitude. D. wasteful practice.

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3. The following are responsible for the clogged drain, except

A. motor workshops. C. trishaw owners.
B. the public. D. traders.
4. The drain has become an “eye-sore” because

A. the current season is dry.
B. it is highly polluted and smelly.
C. mosquitoes are found.
D. the public are responsible.
5. In the third paragraph, we are told that for cleaning the clogged drain,
A. the Department of Environment is responsible.
B. the local municipal council is responsible.
C. all the four departments are responsible.
D. no one seems to take responsibility.
6. What will happen to those caught red-handed in polluting the drain?

A. They will be asked to clean up the drain.
B. They will be checked.
C. They will be fined.
D. They will be imprisoned.
7. Measures to curb environmental pollution will not be effective unless

A. the public are given jail terms.
B. the public change their attitude.
C. campaigns are carried out in schools.
D. workers are employed to clean up the drain.
8. The drain is only improved when

A. there is heavy flood. C. cleaning process is done.
B. there is heavy rain. D. the rubbish is kept away.

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9. According to the passage, the public still needs to be educated of the following components,
except
A. the importance of the hygiene and pollution free environment.
B. the importance of cleaning the drain.
C. the importance of pollution free environment and love.
D. the importance of love and hygiene.
10. The problems faced by the citizens from the monsoon drain in Penang are as following,
except
A. the drain is clogged. C. water becomes stagnant.
B. unbearable stench. D. heavy rain.
Vocabulary (5 marks)
B. Fill in the blanks using the suitable words given in the box.
stagnant effluents futile filthy indiscriminate culprit apathy
1. Ever since lockdown has happened, people have been indulging in eating outside because
they are __________ about eating at home.
2. The _________ from the factory was dumped into the river.
3. Their attempts were impressive but ultimately __________.
4. Malaria and dengue are among the main dangers of __________ water, which can become
a breeding ground for the mosquitoes.
5. He is the main __________in the bank robbery case.

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Passage 2 (15 marks)
A. Read the passage and answer the following questions in complete sentences.
When Coco Chanel wanted to create her own brand of perfume, she told her
perfume maker to give her a fragrance that was new and modern. He worked on in for several
months and gave Coco something that would still be used by women for 92 years!
Coco Chanel was born in 1883 in France. She was named Gabrielle Bonheur
Chanel. Today she is popularly known as “Coco”. When Coco’s mother passed away, she
was sent to a convent. She learnt to sew and got a job as a seamstress when she was an
adult. She tried very hard to find work as an entertainer but ended up being a waitress.
Not long after that, she met a rich gentleman. He opened a shop for her to run.
Coco was impressed with the gentleman’s rich friends and the expensive clothes they spent
their money on. Later, she started designing hats for ladies. In the early 1900s, women still
wore hats when going out. Coco’s hats became small enterprise for her. Then, a famous
actress, Gabrielle Dorziat, modelled her hast in a play she was acting in and soon, every
woman in Paris wanted to buy a hat designed by Coco.
Coco then expanded her business from hats to clothes. She designed women’s
clothes made from everyday cloths. She paid her aunt and her sister to wear the clothes she
designed and walked about in Paris as a way of advertising her clothes. Many rich and wealthy
people bought the clothes designed by her. She became famous all over Europe, even among
tge royal families. Big movie stars wore Coco’s designs on the silver screen and made her
even more famous.
A famous dress designed by Coco is simply called “The Little Black Dress”.
Considered an essential dress in every woman’s wardrobe, it is as its name suggests – a
black dress. There are no other colours except black on the dress. Its design is simple. There
are no frills, no fancy ruffles and no decorative accessories. It is just a simple black dress.
Yet, the dress is so fashionable and alluring.
Coco did not stop at designing clothes and hats for women. She also wanted a
perfume to compliment her clothing line. Perfumes were basically divided two categories –
expensive, heavy scented perfumes that were used by rich aristocrats and cheap, light
perfumes that were used by everyday women. Coco wanted something that every woman
would be able to use.

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Based on passage 2, answer the following questions in complete sentences on a

foolscap paper. (10 marks)
1. What was Coco Chanel’s request when she wanted to produce her own perfume brand?
(2 marks)
2. What was Coco’s job after she failed to be an entertainer? (2 marks)
3. What were the two things Coco was impressed with after she met the rich gentlemen?
(2 marks)
4. How did Coco advertise her clothes? (2 marks)
5. Why did Coco become famous all over Europe? (2 marks)
Vocabulary (5 marks)
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word from the passage.
Meaning Word
1. a sweet or pleasing scent
2. a company organized for commercial purposes
3. powerfully and mysteriously attractive
4. an expression of your admiration or respect
5. to increase in size, number, or to make
something increase

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SECTION C: WRITING (30 marks)

Scan the answers written on the foolscap paper
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Complete the writing examination within the time allocated.

2. Write your essay on a piece of foolscap paper.
3. Your essay will be assessed based on holistic evaluation, fluency, mechanics,
development, sentence structure, and vocabulary.
4. Use only blue or black ink to write your essay.
Holistic Evaluation /5
Fluency /5
Mechanics /5
Development /5
Sentence Structure /5
Vocabulary /5
Total / 30
Write an essay in not fewer than 200 words on ONE of the following questions.
1. The importance of staying physically fit.
2. Describe one of your most embarrassing moments.
3. Write a story which ends with, “…… now I know that no man can be trusted.”
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ANSWER TEMPLATE FOR STUDENT
INSTRUCTION:
1. Write your Name, Host Class, JE Class, and Student No. on the foolscap paper.
2. Scan your answers into one (1) file and then upload the file in your respective English
Google Classroom at the end of the examination.
Name: _______________ Student. No: __________ Host Class: _____ JE Class: _____
GRAMMAR
SECTION A
1. 11. 21.
2. 12. 22.
3. 13. 23.
4. 14. 24.
5. 15. 25.
6. 16.
7. 17.
8. 18.
9. 19.
10. 20.
SECTION B: I SECTION B: II
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.

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READING AND VOCABULARY
PASSAGE 1
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
VOCABULARY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
PASSAGE 2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
VOCABULARY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ESSAY WRITING
QUESTION NO: _______

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Tsun Jin High School

2nd Semester Final Examination J2

Name: Host Class: JE Class:

Student No: Score: / 100

TSUN JIN HIGH SCHOOL

2ND SEMESTER FINAL EXAMINATION

Date: 21 October 2021

DO NOT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

© 2003-2021 Just English Sdn. Bhd. All rights reserved. Page 1

GRAMMAR (40 MARKS)

SECTION A: Objective Questions (25 marks)

1. He __________ 20 cigarettes every day, but he __________ a cigar at this moment.

2. Elizabeth swam in the pool, __________?

3. Look! The cat is chasing the poor little rat!

4. Who __________ the drink for the barbecue next week?

5. They __________ their luggage when they _________ a loud bang.

9. Millions of fans admire David Beckham for his skills.

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10. The horse fell __________ in the race.

11. I am not cooking __________ for Thanksgiving this year.

12. Britain is _________ at tennis than many countries.

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Rational Cloze (5 marks)

Choose the best answer from the options A, B, C, and D.

and how the door was closed back.

21. A. believe B. believes C. believed D. believing

22. A. this B. that C. the D. which

23. A. are B. were C. has D. have

24. A. understand B. aware C. believed D. knowing

25. A. puzzling B. being puzzled C. puzzled D. been puzzled

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SECTION B: Subjective Questions (15 marks)

I. Change the following sentences into Reported Speech. (10 marks)

1. “Sandra went to the library,” said Ali.

2. “The baby is sleeping,” the lady told us.

3. “We have watched the movie,” Mr. Wong said.

5. “We will have to call a taxi,” Dan said.

1. It’s time you to __________ and admitted you were wrong.

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SECTION B: READING AND VOCABULARY (30 marks)

Passage 1 (15 marks)

2. The word “apathy” can best be replaced with

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3. The following are responsible for the clogged drain, except

4. The drain has become an “eye-sore” because

6. What will happen to those caught red-handed in polluting the drain?

7. Measures to curb environmental pollution will not be effective unless

8. The drain is only improved when

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stagnant effluents futile filthy indiscriminate culprit apathy

3. Their attempts were impressive but ultimately __________.

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Passage 2 (15 marks)

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Based on passage 2, answer the following questions in complete sentences on a

2. What was Coco’s job after she failed to be an entertainer? (2 marks)

4. How did Coco advertise her clothes? (2 marks)

5. Why did Coco become famous all over Europe? (2 marks)

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SECTION C: WRITING (30 marks)

1. Complete the writing examination within the time allocated.

1. The importance of staying physically fit.

2. Describe one of your most embarrassing moments.

1. He 20 cigarettes every day, but he a cigar at this moment.

5. They __ their luggage when they _ a loud bang.

* ALL THE BEST *