Answer all questions in this paper.

Question 1
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.

Johan is my best friend. He was thirteen years old, e.g. is

just like me. Both of them also have common hobbies. a) ________________

We both like to playing online games. However, Johan b) ________________

spends longer hours on the computer than I. He plays c) ________________

online games on the computer for at least three hour d) ________________

each day. He also spends a lot of his time on her mobile e) ________________

phone. He loves go on YouTube and various social media f) ________________

such as Facebook, Instagram or Whatsapp. I am very g) ________________

worried about him because lately, we barely talked to h) ________________

each other as he prefers to spend his time on an i) _________________

Internet. Nowadays, we only could chatted with each j)_________________

other rarely during recess or on Whatsapp. I really miss

my best friend.

(10 marks)

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Question 2 (Information Transfer)
Read the following notice. Then, answer questions (a) - (j).

NST C-Cycle Challenge

More than 2000 people are expected to take part in the NST C-Cycle Challenge 2018 today
(May 21). There are two main cycling events:
1. 35 km fun ride
2. 160 km century ride
160 km Century Ride: begins at 7.30 a.m. and participants must be at the starting line at 7.10
a.m. It will start from Eco Grandeur and the route will take them to few places in town and loop
back to Persiaran Jalan Mokhtar Dahari.
Categories
• Mens Open (18-35)
• Womens Open (15 and above)
• Senior Mens Open (36 and above)
• Team (open challenge)
The Fun Ride will be flagged off at Eco Grandeur and loop back to Persiaran Jalan Mokhtar
Dahari
Information
Medics, police as well as traffic and safety wardens will be stationed along the way. Participants
are advised to be alert and follow instructions of the police and traffic and safety wardens.

They should check on advisories on parking, road closures and diversions.

To complement the event, The Ecoworld Carnival offers various activities to allow families to
have fun while waiting for their family members to complete their rides, which are retro arcade
machines, an inflatable futsal pitch and a bicycle- powered juicer. Bicycles are also available
free of charge for visitors to have fun rides. Children can participate in a free sand art workshop.
It’s truly a family day!

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 NST C-Cycle Challenge 2018
Day and date: (a) _______________, _________________.
Events (Two main cycling events):
(b) ________________________________________
(c) ________________________________________

160 km Century Ride:

Time: 7.30 a.m.
Venue: (d) _____________________________at
Persiaran Jalan Mokhtar Dahari.
Route, starting point - few places in town and
loop back to Persiaran Jalan Mokhtar Dahari.
Categories:
Cycle (e) -_______________________________
Challenge
- Womens Open (15 and above)
(f) ___________________________________
(g) __________________________________

Fun Ride:
Time: 8.00 a.m. - to flag off at Eco Grandeur and
loop back to Persiaran Jalan Mokhtar Dahari - no
categories

Complementary event: The Eco World Carnival

Objective. (h) ______________________________________________
while waiting for their family members to complete their
rides
Activities: (i) ______________________________________________
(10 marks)
for visitors to have fun rides.
(j) Children - _____________________________________
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Truly a family day!
Question 3
Read the travel brochure below. Then, answer questions (a) - (j).

Attractions in Penang
1. Penang Hill, Ayer Itam
Officially known as Flagstaff Hill (Bukit Bendera), Penang 1 metres above sea level. Penang Hill is
one of Penang’s most popular attractions. It is high enough to provide visitors wit environment as
well as a breathtaking view of the whole is a trip that cannot be missed. The best way up is via the
train that makes the steep journey in 30 minutes.
2. Escape Adventureland
Spend a few hours at Escape Adventureland and you w experience one of the most thrilling moments
of your life, j range from zip-lining or flying foxes, free wall jumping, ii sliding to a simple tree rope
swing.
3. Adventure Zone Theme Park
This 10,300 sq ft theme park is geared towards families, with plenty of activities to keep anyone
occupied throughout the day. A 24-ft high drop slide will grant you with a heart-pumping ex Segway
rides are also available for those who want to do something more relaxing.
4. Penang War Museum, Bukit Maung
A fort built by the British army in the 20 th century, the Per Museum is a historically significant part
of Malaysia’s his fort fell into the hands of the Japanese during WWII and1 by the Japanese as a
prison camp. Visitors here are able to explore different areas of the old fort such as the ammunition
bun cannon firing bays.
5. Fort Cornwallis, Lebuh Light
One of Penang’s most well-known landmarks and also the largest standing fort in Malaysia. Within
its star shaped ten-) walls, visitors get to see a 17th century chapel, prison cells, and some old bronze
cannons. Explore the history and origins of the fort dating back to 1786.

Questions (a)-(d): based on the travel brochure, state whether the following statements are
TRUE or FALSE.
(a) Penang Hill is 821 metres above sea level. (_________________)

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(b) There are two forts featured in the travel brochure. (_________________)

(c) The Adventure Zone Theme Park is only for adults. (_________________)

(d) The Penang War Museum was once a fort used by the Indonesians. (_________________)

Questions (e) - (i): Read the travel brochure provided carefully and answer the questions below.
(e) Where can people go to get a view of the entire island of Penang?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
(f) Which is the oldest fort featured in the brochure?
________________________________________________________________________________
(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the text.

Meaning Word

(i) exciting times

(ii) famous

(h) Why do you think the Japanese used the old fort built by the British as a prison camp??
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(i) Why is Penang Hill a good place for relaxing?
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
(10 marks)

Question 4
Read the article on the tips for breaking social media addiction.

There are people who feel like they need to use social media applications on a

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regular basis. Without it, they become anxious and feel disconnected from the world.
These people can be considered to have social media addiction. However, if there is a
way to fall into it, there is also a way to get out.

The first step to recover from social media addiction is to admit there is a
problem. Some feel the need to constantly know what their friends are doing, how
many followers they have or how “likes” they are getting for a picture or a statement
they made.

Once the first step is completed, the following can be done to help control the
addiction. The simplest way to make sure you are not wasting time in any one place is
to track how much time you are spending on a social media site. Use a stop watch and
set a time limit. Once the time is up, log out and continue tomorrow.

Many times when we are supposed to do house chores or homework, we

procrastinate by browsing social media sites. This is counter-productive so it is best
to just stop it. Finish what you have to do first.

Spending too much time on social media means you are not interacting with your
family and friends on a personal level. When you are out with them, put your phone
away and talk to them face to face.

Lastly only browse social media when you are looking for something. Most of the
time we are just browsing aimlessly. Ask yourself, ‘Do I have a specific reason for
being here?’ If there is no reason, leave it. Whatever it is you see will be the
information you do not need.

Take back your free time, do not fall into social media addiction. There is nothing
to gain apart from losing out quality time with your friends and family as well as seeing
the beauty of our world.

Read the article carefully and answer questions (a)-(i).

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(a) What is the first sign of social media addiction?

____________________________________________________________________________

(b) What happens to social media addicts who have no access to social media?

____________________________________________________________________________

(c) List two things social media addicts will want to know.

i. _______________________________________________________________________

ii. _______________________________________________________________________

(d) What is the first step to get out of social media addiction?

____________________________________________________________________________

Meaning Word/Phrase
i. Under control
ii. Not beneficial towards one’s
goal
iii. Delay or postpone an action
iv. Have no real objective
(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the article.

(f) What happens when we spend too much time on social media?

____________________________________________________________________________

(g) How do most people use social media?

____________________________________________________________________________

(h) Under what situations should we not use social media?

i. _______________________________________________________________________

ii. _______________________________________________________________________

(i) Give two other suggestions of how we prevent ourselves from getting addicted to social media.

i. _______________________________________________________________________

ii. _______________________________________________________________________

(15 marks)

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Question 5
Read the poem carefully. Then, answer questions (a)-(d).
Sad I Ams

I am
the ring I am

from an empty Cola can the battery in which no charge is left

the scrapings the starter motor which remains inert

from an unwashed porridge pan the tyre on which the tread is worn

the severed arm the sparking plug which shows no sign of spark

of last year’s Action Man. the carburettor choked by bits of dirt

the chromium trim from which the shine has gone.

I am
the envelope I am

on which the gum is gone a garden

the sellotape overgrown with weeds

where you can’t find the end a library book

the toothless stapler, springless bulldog clip that no one ever reads

the dried-up liquid paper a stray

that mars instead of mends which no one thinks to feed

the stamped addressed reply the piece of good advice

that you forgot to send which no one seems to need.

TREVOR MILLUM

a) What happen with last year’s Action Man?

___________________________________________________________________

b) Why can’t the envelope be sealed?

_____________________________________________________________________

c) State one moral value that you have learnt.

_____________________________________________________________________

d) How can we help a stray?

i. __________________________________________________________________
ii. __________________________________________________________________
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Question 6

You are signing up for a social site that helps you make friends with people who have similar

interests. It requires you to write a short profile of yourself. Write a personal profile about

yourself to post on your page.

 Name

 Age

 Siblings

 Home

 Pet

 Hobbies

 Dream/ Ambition

 Free time activities

 Type of friends you want.

When writing your personal profile;

i. Describe a little about yourself based on the notes above.

ii. You may add the other relevant information

iii. Write in not less than 120 words.

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