UJIAN PERTENGAHAN SEMESTER AKADEMIK

(FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1)

ENGLISH
12/1 PAPER 1
2023 / 2024
1 hour 30 minutes

NAME: ___________________ CLASS: __________

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. You may only open the question paper when instructed.
2. This question paper consists of FIVE parts, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3,
Part 4 and part 5.
3. All answers should be shaded or written in the Answer Sheet, at
the back of the question paper.
4. Answer all the questions.
5. Check your answers.

For Examiner’s Use

Name of Examiner:
Parts Marks for the parts Marks obtained for
the parts

1 8
2 8
3 8
4 10
5 6
Total 40
Parent’s signature:
 Part 1

Questions 1 to 8
Read the text carefully. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each of the question,
shade A, B or C in the answer sheet.

Amy,
I am going shopping. I will be back
only at 3 p.m. Could you help to bring
the clothes in.
Love,
Mum

1. What does Amy have to do?

A. Amy has to go shopping.

B. Amy has to be back at 3 p.m.
C. Amy has to bring the clothes in.

2. Jane is saving up to buy a new laptop. She is still studying and prefers an
online job. Which job should she apply for?

A. Barista
B. TikTok Presenter
C. Marketing and Executive Officer

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 3. The Financial Literacy Workshop is organised for students of SMK Bentong to
help them to _______________.

A. manage their finances

B. learn that money is infinite
C. spend money based on their wants

MESSAGE BOARD
User name: HappyTeen Posted on 11/6 @5pm
Selling PS 4
I am selling my PS4 Slim (1TB) for RM 800.
Used but like new because I seldom use it.
Free controller / joy stick but without charger.
↪Selling PS 4
Hi! I would like to buy but do you have monthly instalments? I am a student.
🦱Nevil : Posted on 11/6 @ 5.15 p.m.
↪Selling PS 4
I’m sorry. Cash transaction only.

🤖HappyTeen: Posted on 11/6 @ 5.18 p.m.

↪Selling PS 4
Hi! HappyTeen. Can I have it for RM 700? I will transfer the money once you are ok with
the price.
🦱Lame : Posted on 11/6 @ 5.15 p.m.
↪Selling PS 4
It’s a deal! I will arrange for a meet up. Thanks!
🤖HappyTeen: Posted on 11/6 @ 5.39 p.m.

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4. Why did HappyTeen sell the PS4 to Lame instead of Nevil?

A. Lame was willing to arrange for a meet up.

B. Lame was willing to pay for the PS4 in cash.
C. Lame was willing to pay for the PS4 by instalments.

Devi Sis! Can you do me a favour? Can I borrow RM 50. I am

going to the movies with my friends, tomorrow evening.
Ashvin How about I give you RM 50, if you are willing to clean my
room, wash my clothes, change the curtain in my room and
feed my fish by this evening.
Devi What? That’s quite a lot of things to do for RM 50.
Asvin Either take it or leave it.
Devi 1 hour later … Ok, Ashvin. I will do all the chores you
mentioned except wash your clothes for RM 100.
Ashvin Ok. I am agreeable.

5. Based on the conversation above, Devi is willing to _____________

A. change the curtain and feed the fish for RM 50.

B. clean the room, change the curtain and feed the fish for RM 100.
C. feed the fish, wash the clothes, clean the room and change the curtain for
RM 100.

Sources of income for Malaysian

Teenagers
⏺ Boys do more part-time jobs than girls.

⏺ Girls get money from doing chores than

Doing chores boys.
at home: 15 %
Parents: 42 % ⏺ Most parents feel that teenagers should
Part-time not work part time.
Work: 33 %
⏺ More than 75 % of teenagers are able
to have a good balance between
Parents Part-time Work studies and work.
Doing chores at home Social Media

6. From the info-graphics, we know that ______________.

A. One third of the Malaysian Teenagers do part-time work and girls do more
part-time jobs than boys.
B. Most parents think that teenagers should do part-time work and 10% of
teenagers earn money from postings on social media.
C. More than 30% of teenagers source of income is from part-time work,
doing household chores and social media and are able to strike a balance
between work and study.

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 Endangered animals

Loggerhead turtles got their name from the

shape of their heads that looks like a log.

Loggerhead turtles are 3 feet (0.9 m) long and

weigh 250 pounds (113 kg).

Loggerhead turtles have blunt jaws that allow

them to feed on hard- shelled prey, such as
mollusks, whelks and conch.

Female loggerhead turtles return to the same

nesting grounds where they were born to lay
their eggs.

7. Which of the statement below is true?

A. Female loggerhead turtles will give birth at the place that they were born.
B. Loggerhead turtles got their name from the shape of their legs that looks
like a log.
C. Loggerhead turtles have sharp jaws that enable them to feed on hard-
shelled prey.

Dear Aunt Aggie

The last time I went shopping for clothes, I went with my best friend,
Mary. I don’t quite enjoy going shopping with my sister, Ann. Ann does
not like it when I stop and look at the clothes in the store. She hurries
me. My mother occasionally goes shopping with me. I like going
shopping with Mary because she is patient. At times, she also gives her
opinion about the clothes or colour that suits me. While my sister hurries
me and brushes me off when I ask for her opinion. It is so stressful.
Pam

8. Pam wrote to Aunt Aggie to share about her issues going _______________.

A. shopping with her sister, Ann.

B. shopping with her friend, Mary.
C. shopping with both her friend, Mary and sister, Ann.

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 Part 2
Questions 9 to 16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each of the question,
write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Jane’s Personal Diary

30 July 2023

I just received my exam results. My grandfather and father gave me some money as
(0) the reward for getting good results. My mother said that I should save but (9) I will
be gone shopping. I think I (10) am go to buy a new dress and wallet with the money
that I have. I will ask Susan if she is (11) went to be free this Saturday to accompany
me shopping. I look forward to the shopping trip. We always have lots of fun. I
imagine that we will (12) tried on lots of dresses but I (13) am no buys all of them
because I only have RM 200. When we are tired, we will (14) looking for a café. I will
order my favourite drink, Mango Frappe and a sandwich. After we are done, I (15)
have call my father and ask if he can pick us up. If my father is not able to pick us up,
Susan and I will take either the train or call for GRAB car and head home. I know it is
(16) no go to be easy to find a taxi on a weekend.

[ 8 marks]
Example:

0. a

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 Part 3
Read the text below and answer questions 17 to 24. For each question, shade A, B
or C in the answer sheet.

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, had 2 main influential fathers in his life.
Poor Dad was Kiyosaki’s biological father, a well-educated and highly intelligent man.
Poor Dad believed in studying hard and getting good grades. Yet, despite these
seemingly positive attributes, Poor Dad did not do well financially.

On the other hand, Rich Dad was the father of Kiyosaki’s best friend. He had a similar
work ethic to Kiyosaki’s real dad, but with a twist. Rich Dad believed in financial
education, learning how money works, and understanding how to make money work for
you. Although he was an eighth-grade dropout, Rich Dad eventually became a millionaire
by using money to work for him.

The book is written from Kiyosaki’s perspective of how Rich Dad went about making
money and the mistakes that Poor Dad made. The first 6 chapters of Rich Dad Poor Dad
discuss the 6 lessons that Kiyosaki learned from his Rich Dad. The goal of Rich Dad
Poor Dad is to motivate you to develop your own unique path to financial freedom.

The book provides an excellent framework for creating your own objectives to build
wealth by investing in real estate. It was first published in 1997. The book has been
translated into dozens of languages, sold around the world, and has become the #1
personal finance book of all time. Adapted from https://learn.roofstock.com/blog/rich-dad-poor-dad-summary

Questions 17 to 24
Complete the mind map.
Write no more than five words and / or a number from the text for each of the
answer. For each of the question, write your answer in the space provided on your
answer sheet.
Poor Dad’s Beliefs
19 ______________ and Author

20 ______________ 17 ______________
The means in which Rich
Dad became rich
21 using ______________ Similarity between
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Rich and Poor Dad
18 ______________
The book is the author’s view of
The year the book
was first published 23 how Rich Dad made
______________ and
22 ______________
24 Poor Dad
made_____________
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 Part 4
Read the information below and answer questions 25 to 34.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Ways Teens can earn their own Money

An after-school or weekend job can provide both new experiences and
responsibilities. Teens have a wide array of options of earning their own money, from
online work to traditional part-time jobs. Teenagers have part-time work, to support
themselves through university, earn extra money to go to the movies with friends or
own luxuries like iPhone and branded bags.

In recent times, part-time jobs have taken a new form and meaning. Employers are
hiring people for remote positions. Hence, teenagers may find opportunities in this
trend. Online part time jobs can be great options for making money as a teen because
they do not require transportation and they have a flexible schedule.

Children as young as six are going online to make money, whether as an influencer
on social media, selling clothes on eBay, gaming, or trading the markets. 16-year-old
Woody Harrison started by buying limited edition trainers to resell online, on sites like
eBay and also Depop. He said, "I took some of the money I made selling clothes,
trainers across Depop and other re-selling platforms and then invested that into
various bitcoins. That was a RM 1 000 investment and over the last two years I’ve
watched that grow." That is now worth more than RM 5,000, which he wants to invest
in his growing clothing business.

It is not just teenage entrepreneurs. Much younger children are also looking to make
money online. Naomi Castelo, is an influencer. She is paid to feature and review
products on her Instagram and YouTube channels, from clothes, to toys to
restaurants, and can earn more than RM 500 a post. The only difference is, she's 10
years old, and often appears in videos with her mum, Isa. It all started when Naomi
saw other children having YouTube channels. She wanted to try it too. Now, she
collaborates with popular brand names to promote their products. Naomi has a
favourite, which is modelling for a certain brand. Naomi does this together with her
mother, Isa. Isa will only allow Naomi to do a part-time job if she thinks it is suitable
and does not take up too much of Naomi’s time. Isa feels that it is fine for Naomi to do
part time work as she enjoys doing it. Isa added that the money that Naomi earns
goes to her university fund. Naomi likes it because it is her dream to have her own
brand and become a fashion designer when she grows up.

Naomi and Woody are examples of young people whose part-time work, earn them
lots of money.

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Questions 25 - 32
Write no more than five words and / or a number from the text for each of the
answer. For each of the question, write your answer in the space provided on your
answer sheet.
25 Part-time jobs provide teens with new _____________________________ .
[1 mark]
26 Working part-time is suitable for teens because it does not require
_________________________________ and has flexible schedule. [1mark]

27 Woody Harrison re-sells limited edition trainers on ___________________.

[1mark]
28 Woody Harrison invested his earnings in ___________________________.
[1mark]
29 Naomi Castelo’s part-time job is ________________________________.
[1mark]
30 Social media platforms that Naomi uses to promote and review products are
_____________________________________________________________.
[1mark]
31 Naomi work with ___________________________ to promote their products.
[1mark]
32 Naomi does ___________________________________ with her mother, Isa.
[1mark]

Questions 33 and 34
Complete the table with a word from the text.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.
Meaning Word

33 maintain ______________________________

34 appropriate ______________________________

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 Part 5
Questions 35 to 40
You are going to read about The Iberian Lynx.
Six sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences (A -H)
to fill in each gap (35 to 40). There are two extra sentences which you do not need
to use. For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer
sheet.

For each of the question, shadeThe

the correct
Iberiananswer
Lynx (A-D) on your answer sheet.

The rarest species of Lynx is the Iberian Lynx. It is the most threatened cat
species, currently on the verge of extinction. 35 Its greatest threat is
habitat destruction, and also the destruction of its prey. 36

There are noted differences from its relatives, the Eurasian Lynx. 37
Males are larger than females. 38 It looks like a "beard" encircling their
face, and distinctive black ear tufts.

Its diet primarily consists of rabbits and hare. 39 It can weigh up to 25 kg.
Its body can grow up to 100 cm long while its tail can grow up to 12 cm long.
40 The kittens are born blind and helpless, weighing between 200 and
250 g. There are only 156 Iberian lynxes left in the world. This species is
classified as endangered.

A It is an endangered species, with only 1,000 remaining in the wild.

B Iberian Lynxes will bury uneaten prey to return later to finish eating it.
C Both have distinctive whiskers.
D Its natural habitat is open forest and sand dunes in isolated areas of
Spain and Portugal.
E Lynxes puff when irritated or frightened.
F It also hunts for deer, ducks, and fish.
G It is much smaller and its coat is more heavily marked with darker
spots.
H The female will give birth to two to three kittens after nine weeks
gestation period.

END OF PAPER

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 UJIAN PERTENGAHAN SEMESTER AKADEMIK
(FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1)

ENGLISH PAPER 2
12/2 2023 / 2024
1 hour

NAME: ___________________ CLASS: __________

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. You may only open the question paper when instructed.
2. This question paper consists of TWO parts, Part 1 and Part 2.
3. You need to answer both the questions.
4. All answers should be written in the space provided in the question
paper.
5. Check your answers.

For Examiner’s Use

Name of Examiner:
Parts Marks for the parts Marks obtained for
the parts

1 20
2 20
Total 40
Parent’s signature:
 Part 1
[20 marks]
Read message from you Uncle Tim.

Hi!
I know that you are having your birthday this Sunday. I am unable to
celebrate your birthday. I have sent you a gift that I think you would like. It is
something useful that you can use. I almost forgot, please share with me
about the birthday party that you are having this Sunday.
Love,
Uncle Tim

In about 80 words, write a letter to Uncle Tim thanking him for the present and share
about your birthday party.
58, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman 4
Taman Tun Dr Ismail, TTDI,
50400 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
12 September 202 ___
Dear _________,

From,

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 Part 2
[20 marks]
You have just managed to earn enough money to buy an iPhone.
In about 80 – 100 words, write an essay on ways you have earned money.
You may use the notes below to help you.

Work during Do chores

weekends around the
/school house
holidays

Ways to earn
money

Social Babysit
media

Write your essay here.

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END OF PAPER

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 UJIAN PERTENGAHAN SEMESTER AKADEMIK
(FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2)

ENGLISH
12/1 PAPER 1
2023 / 2024
1 hour 30 minutes

NAME: ___________________ CLASS: __________

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. You may only open the question paper when instructed.
2. This question paper consists of FIVE parts, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3,
Part 4 and part 5.
3. All answers should be shaded or written in the Answer Sheet, at
the back of the question paper.
4. Answer all the questions.
5. Check your answers.

For Examiner’s Use

Name of Examiner:
Parts Marks for the parts Marks obtained for
the parts

1 8
2 8
3 8
4 10
5 6
Total 40
Parent’s signature:
 Part 1

Questions 1 to 8
Read the text carefully. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each of the question,
shade A, B or C in the answer sheet.

The longest straight road in Malaysia is

located in Sabah. Its a rural road called
"Jalan Apin-Apin Keningau". About 20 km
long and straight.

1. What is the name of the longest straight road?

A. Jalan Sabah.
B. Jalan Malaysia.
C. Jalan Apin-Apin Kenigau

First Solo Around the World Balloon Flight

Steve Fossett became the first balloonist to
travel around the world in a hot-air balloon on a
solo flight. This was a great achievement for him
when he landed on Tuesday 2nd July 2002,
becoming the first and only person to have
managed to travel around the world solo in a hot
air balloon. He had tried 6 times before!

2. How many attempts did Steve Fossett make before he managed to travel
around the world in a hot-air balloon solo.

A. Once
B. Twice
C. Six attempts

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3. Based on the holiday packages, which statement below is false?

A. Holiday package 1 has 5-star hotel accommodation.

B. Holiday package 2 is inclusive of return ticket for the price of RM 3000.
C. Holiday package 3 requires you to arrange for your own land transport.

AMISH TIMES
As you probably know, Amish people don’t drive cars. But
they still have to get from here to there—and sometimes
here to there can be quite a distance.
For short travel, the Amish people usually walk or take a
horse or buggy. They will take a horse or buggy when
bring their families to town. If they travel long distance or
inter-state, they would take public transport.

4. An Amish would take a _________ for long distance travel.

A. walk
B. train
C. horse

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 Milo Excuse me, I am sorry to trouble you, but could you tell me
how I can get to the train station?
Farhana Yes, no problem, it's that way. Keep walking straight ahead
then after you pass the library you have to turn left. Then
take your first right and the train station is across the bus
station. You cannot miss it!
Milo Thank you so much! I have only been in Kuala Lumpur for 2
days, so I don't know how to get anywhere yet.

Well thanks for helping me. I must go and catch my train,

hopefully I haven't miss it!
Farhana It’s my pleasure.

5. Based on the conversation above, Milo needs to _____________ to reach the

train station.

A. turn right after the library, then turn left at the first junction and the train
station is beside the bus station
B. walk straight, turn left after the library, then turn right at the first junction
and the train station is opposite the bus station.
C. turn left before the library, walk straight, turn right at the bus station and
the train station is at the first junction on the left of the bus station.

Travelling in Langkawi ▶ Taxis are abundant in Langkawi. The flipside is

that it is more expensive. A 15-minute ride can
by Tourist cost you RM 20.
50 ▶ Car rental is economical. There are not many
40 cars on the roads.
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20 ▶ Bus service is limited and there are not many
10 buses that ply the roads in Langkawi. Bus
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schedule is also unreliable.

▶ Rental of motorcycles cost RM 15 a day but you

need a valid license and put on a helmet.
TAXI CAR RENTAL
BUS MOTORCYCLE RENTAL

6. From the info-graphics, we know that ______________.

A. Bus is the least popular mode of transportation in Langkawi because the

bus schedule is unpredictable.
B. 10% of the tourist travel around Langkawi in rented Motorcycles at the rate
of RM 20 for 15 minutes of usage.
C. Taxi is the most popular mode of transportation, there are many taxis
available and most affordable mode of transport.

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 We arrived at Malacca Central at about 11 a.m. It was a 4-hour journey from
Kuala Lumpur. The people were helpful when we asked for directions. We
decided to take a taxi, we had to bargain with the taxi driver until we agreed on
the price. It was a 15-minutes’ drive to our hotel.
We visited a few places during our visit. We went to Jonker street. It is an old
but stunningly beautiful street. The city itself is incredibly modern, but the old
town that centres around Jonker St. is a different world. Old, really, really old,
and stunningly beautiful. We intend to visit A’ Famosa tomorrow, I hope we can
make because our bus ride to Singapore is at 11 a.m.

Angeline 12 a.m.

7. Based on Angeline’s blog, which timeline is correct?

A. Arrived in Kuala Lumpur checked in hotel visited Jonker Street

catch a bus to Singapore.
B. Arrived in Malacca checked in hotel visited A’ Famosa
catch a bus to Singapore.
C. Arrived in Singapore visited Jonker Street and A’ Famosa
checked in hotel catch a bus to Malacca.

Around the World in 80 days by Jules Verne

The book, Around the World in 80 days is an adventure fiction novel written by Jules Verne.
It gives the reader a sense of excitement during a quest or mission and an escape from an
impending danger.
When Verne, published the book in 1873, he introduced one of the famous literary
explorers of all time -Phileas Fogg. Fogg is good-looking, ridiculously punctual, and
unfalteringly well-mannered. He accepts a bet from his friends that he can travel around
the world in eighty days. The wager is, half of his fortune. This is the same exact amount
that was stolen from a bank a day earlier. Unknown to Fogg and his personal assistant,
Passepartout that a sly detective trails his every globetrotting step. As Fogg travels, he
makes use of all kinds of transportation, using almost eighty different modes of
transportation to complete his trip.

8. Why is ‘Around the World in 80 days’ regarded as an adventure fiction novel.

A. The story has a good-looking hero, bet half of his fortune and goes on an
adventure.
B. The story has an extraordinary mission and how the character/s escape
from dangerous situations.
C. The story has an element of gambling, visiting faraway places with a
personal assistant and a detective.

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 Part 2
Questions 9 to 16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each of the question,
write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Dear Kiki,

Greetings from Brazil. We’re (0) on Rio de Janeiro. This is the most wonderful

city I (9) has ever be to and I’m having the best time of my life here! So far,

we (10) have visiting Sugarloaf Mountain, we (11) has walk through the Tijuca

National Park and (12) has swam at Copacabana Beach. It’s marvelous! I (13)

has try a lot of local dishes. They’re delicious. My favourite is sea food pasta.

We (14) have not went to any museums yet because Kate doesn’t like them.

She finds them boring. She (15) have talk about going to Bossa Nova Mall

but I am not interested. Tomorrow we’re going on a helicopter tour over the

city. Can you believe it?! (16) Have you never be on a helicopter? I’m so

excited that I can’t sleep and I am writing this postcard to you now.

See you next week,

Tom

[ 8 marks]
Example:

0. in

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 Part 3
Read the text below and answer questions 17 to 24. For each question, shade A, B
or C in the answer sheet.

History of Rail in Malaysia

The first attempt to build a railway line in Malaysia dates back the second half of the
Nineteenth Century. In 1869 construction began on a 32 km stretch of track between
Johor Bahru and Gurung Pulai, but it was not completed. The next attempt to build a
railway commenced in 1881. The line ran 12 km between the river port of Sapetang to
Taiping. It took 4 years to get this project up and running with the first train service in
Malaysia arrived at Taiping Railway station on the 1st June 1885. The main objective
was to transport tin. From a humble beginning, Malaysia now has a railway network of
over 1,800 km of track in West Malaysia, a 134 km track in Sabah, East Malaysia.
Moving forward lighter rail transport was launched in 1996 to shuttle people swiftly in
the Klang Valley. This light rail transit (LRT) was named Sistem Transit Aliran Ringan.
It spanned over 17 km with 25 stop stations from Sentul Timur, Ampang and Sri
Petaling.
The development of the rail system in Malaysia continues with upcoming projects
such as the LRT3, MRT3, and the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and the KL-Singapore
High-Speed Rail (HSR). This will stretch our country’s rail tracks over 3,000km,
showcasing the tremendous transformation especially looking back to where we
started in 1869. The rail system is crucial to the growth of the economy, as well as the
prosperity of the people utilising it as through seamless connectivity, economic and
societal benefits will flourish.

Questions 17 to 24
Complete the mind map.
Write no more than five words and / or a number from the text for each of the
answer. For each of the question, write your answer in the space provided on your
answer sheet.
Distance and number
of stations of LRT
Name 2 upcoming rail Malaysia’s First Railway
system projects 19 ______________ system was built

21 ______________ 20 ______________ 17 ______________

22 ______________
LRT stands for
23 ______________
History of Rail in
Malaysia
Current distance of
railway track in East
Contributed to the growth of Malaysia
the economy
18 ______________
24 ______________
19 ______________
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 Part 4
Read the information below and answer questions 25 to 34.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Travelling around the World

World traveling and exploring new places is incredibly exciting, and it doesn’t stop
there. When you arrive at the destination, you will want to explore even more – and
the unique modes of transport found around the world can really add to this
experience. You may get to use the double-decker Dubai Trolley in Dubai or the tuk-
tuks in Thailand, Reindeer sleds in Finland, or even the high-speed Bullet Train in
Japan and a dog sled transportation service in Alaska.

Let’s start with Cuba. They have the Coco Taxi. It is shaped like a hollowed-out
coconut. Coco Taxis are commonly found in its capital Havana. There are two types of
Coco Taxi. There are yellow and black. The yellow taxis are for tourists, while the
black is used by the locals. Coco Taxis are faster and cheaper than taking other types
of taxis.

Lapland province in Finland is situated in the northernmost part of cultural Europe.

This place is often identified by the presence of reindeers whose number is almost as
high as the local population. No wonder one of the most preferred modes of local
transport in this place is reindeer sleighs.

The Filipinos have a different mode of transportation to travel around the country. It is
known as Habal-Habal. It is an improvised motorcycle that carries up to 10 people at
any one time. The Habal-Habal is a popular way of travelling to remote villages with
rough and narrow roads. It is also used to transport people and goods.

Dubai has the world’s first hydrogen powered double-decker street trolley tram. It is
also the world’s first hop-on, hop-off electric powered transit system for Downtown
Dubai. There are plans to increase it to span 7 km across the entire breadth of the
500-acre downtown.

Japan’s main island of Honshu and Kyusu are served by a network of high-speed train
lines that connect Tokyo with most of the country’s major cities. Otherwise known as
Bullet Train, these trains run at a speed of 320 km/hr.

There are unique means of transportation to be found all over the world, and it all
adds to the culture and experience of each location. These modes of transportation
make cars, buses and even airplanes look rather dull.

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Questions 25 - 32
Write no more than five words and / or a number from the text for each of the
answer. For each of the question, write your answer in the space provided on your
answer sheet.
25 Coco Taxis are in the shape of _____________________________.
[1 mark]
26 Coco Taxis are _________________________________ than other taxis.
[1mark]
27 Habal-habal _________________________________ used by Filipinos.
[1mark]
28 Dubai’s trolley tram uses ___________________________ to move.
[1mark]
29 _____________________________ is the world’s first hop-on, hop-off electric
powered transit system for Downtown Dubai.
[1mark]
30 Japan’s high-speed train is also known as ___________________________.
[1mark]
31 Japan’s high-speed train allows travels from Tokyo to ___________________
in Japan. [1mark]

32 The mode of transportation of the different countries provides ___________

________________________________ for each place.
[1mark]

Questions 33 and 34
Complete the table with a word from the text.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.
Meaning Word

33 distinctive ______________________________

34 favoured ______________________________

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 Part 5
Questions 35 to 40
You are going to read about Jin, South Korea.
Six sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences (A -H)
to fill in each gap (35-40). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to
use. For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer
sheet.

Jin, South Korea

Jin is from South Korea. She has visited many countries in the world using a
bicycle. She chose bicycle as she thinks that a car is too fast and walking is too
slow. 35 She has experienced cycling within South Korea. 36
She did not have a bicycle and used a rented bicycle for the trip.

Jin believes that everyone has a personal philosophy. She wants to learn from
others and wants to see what is going on the earth before traveling elsewhere in the
universe. 37

Jin’s first bicycle tour is the first step towards achieving her real dream. 38
She thinks that traveling around the earth is much easier than traveling the universe.
39 Initially she thought that she would do the tour within three to four years.
40 In 2020, she had to stop the tour because of Coronavirus. Currently, Jin is
in Australia.

A She also wants also to grow and be a better person.

B She lived in Canada for a year.
C They were short trips, each about eight to nine days.
D She loves astronomy and her real dream involves space travel.
E But she’s into her eighth year.
F She feels that bicycle touring is the perfect way to see the world.
G She started her cycling world tour on 1 September in San Francisco, US.
H She hopes that Korea will be her final destination.

END OF PAPER

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 UJIAN PERTENGAHAN SEMESTER AKADEMIK
(FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2)

ENGLISH PAPER 2
12/2 2023 / 2024
1 hour

NAME: ___________________ CLASS: __________

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. You may only open the question paper when instructed.
2. This question paper consists of TWO parts, Part 1 and Part 2.
3. You need to answer both the questions.
4. All answers should be written in the space provided in the question
paper.
5. Check your answers.

For Examiner’s Use

Name of Examiner:
Parts Marks for the parts Marks obtained for
the parts

1 20
2 20
Total 40
Parent’s signature:
 Part 1
[20 marks]
Read a text from your new neighbour, Mimi.

Help! Help!
I need to go the supermarket. I have to buy spices and vegetables. My
uncle is coming over for dinner. My mother is cooking Mutton Beryani.
Could you help? Where is the nearest supermarket? Do I take the bus, taxi
or Grab? I also have a bicycle. I need to get there fast.
Thanks!
Mimi
In about 80 words, write a text Mimi to give your suggestions.

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 Part 2
[20 marks]
You just got back from a holiday.
In about 80 – 100 words, write an essay about your recent holiday.
You may use the notes below to help you.

Interesting
Where did
thing that
you go
you
experience

My Holiday

Who
How did went with
you feel you

Write your essay here.

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 UJIAN PERTENGAHAN SEMESTER AKADEMIK
(FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2)

ENGLISH
12/1 PAPER 1
2023 / 2024
1 hour 30 minutes

NAME: ___________________ CLASS: __________

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. You may only open the question paper when instructed.
2. This question paper consists of FIVE parts, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3,
Part 4 and part 5.
3. All answers should be shaded or written in the Answer Sheet, at
the back of the question paper.
4. Answer all the questions.
5. Check your answers.

For Examiner’s Use

Name of Examiner:
Parts Marks for the parts Marks obtained for
the parts

1 8
2 8
3 8
4 10
5 6
Total 40
Parent’s signature:
 Part 1

Questions 1 to 8
Read the text carefully. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each of the question,
shade A, B or C in the answer sheet.

1. This is an advertisement for sale of _________________.

A. house
B. rooms
C. private carpark

MH 370
12. 41 a.m. Take off from KLIA
1.21 a.m. Plane transponder stop communicating. A device that
send’s the information like flight number, altitude and
speed.
1.21 – 1.28 a.m. Plane seems to have change its course.

2.40 a.m. Malaysian air traffic controllers informed Malaysia

Airlines that Flight 370 was missing from radar.

7.24 a.m. Public announcement of disappearance of Flight 370.

2. What happened to Flight 370 at 2.40 a.m.?

A. Plane took off from KLIA.

B. Pilot failed to send information about the altitude and speed.
C. Malaysia Airlines was informed of the disappearance of Flight 370.

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3. The main objective of the poster above is to _______________.

A. increase membership of the club

B. impart the benefits of paddle boarding
C. inform students of an upcoming paddle boarding workshop

To siti@email.com.my
Subject Holiday trip
Dear Siti,

Mr. Lim from Happy Holidays sent me an email about the itinerary for
the holiday trip to Rome, Italy. You mentioned about joining me for the trip to Italy.
It would be good for you to look at the itinerary and suggest dates to travel. We
would have to place a deposit of RM 700. Do get back to me soon.

Liana

4. Based on the e-mail above, Liana wanted Siti to ______________.

A. join her for the trip to Italy

B. look at the schedule sent by Mr. Lim
C. place a deposit of RM 700 for the trip

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 1 2 3 4

5. Kendall is going scuba diving, which of the following equipment does she
need?

A. Oxygen tank and fins only.

B. Diving mask, shoes and snorkel only.
C. Fins, diving mask and snorkel and oxygen tank.

6. Based on the conversation between Benjamin and Lucas, which of the

following sentence below is false.

A. There are 6 players on each team of handball.

B. The game can be played both indoors and outdoors.
C. Handball requires players to be athletic and good at ball skills.

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 Builder Electrician Plumber
֎ Construct ֎ Install and repair
֎ Repairing and pipes.
֎ Maintain & repair replacing
structures such as equipment, ֎ Maintain plumbing
buildings, bridges electrical wiring, and fixtures like
and roads fixtures of homes bathtubs and
and buildings. toilets.

7. Jim’s home had a power failure. Which one of the above, would he call to
restore power in his home?

A. Builder
B. Plumber
C. Electrician

Isabelle notes:
Good morning, class. This morning, I am going to share with you about an
extreme race. It is Marathon des Sables, French for Marathon of Sands (or
MdS for short). It covers a distance of 250 kilometers over a period of 7 days
in the hot sands of the Sahara Desert. It is fully self-supported.
Competitors spend the night in communal goats-hair Berber tents with no
sides protecting you from the desert winds and it is very hot. It reportedly gets
to be more than 50 degrees Celsius.

Together with the distance, the sand, the heat, the wind and the supplies that
you carry, the MdS is undoubtedly one of the toughest footraces in the world.

Thank you.

8. Which of the following sentence tells you that competitors for the MdS carry
their own supplies.?

A. It is fully self- supported.

B. It is one of the toughest footraces in the world.
C. It is very hot and can reach up to 50 degrees Celsius.

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 Part 2
Questions 9 to 16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each of the question,
write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

My home

I have always been interested in science and architecture. I enjoy visiting and looking
at houses. I guess the interest (0) stem from the need of a proper home. My family
(9) has live in an apartment, before we became homeless. The landlord (10) has
threw us out because we could not afford the rent. We (11) is gone to live with my
grandparents, uncles and cousins, in a week’s time. If I had a choice, I would (12) liked
to live on our own. I dream of living in a house that is in a shape of a pod in the
suburbs. It will have walls made of malleable “skin” and embedded with tiny sensors
that has the ability to quickly change and divided into smaller rooms. My house (13)
is gone to have virtual decorations that changes according to our mood and weather.
The furniture is adaptable, custom fit to the body, respond to the changes in posture
or disappear when not needed. I will include a limitless storage space on demand
feature in my dream home. My dream home will have solar panels that act like power
banks, where they are able to generate power and store excess power for future use.
The solar panels (14) might be able to supply uninterrupted power for the whole
house. It will also have a virtual doctor on demand. You (15) hasn’t heard or seen
such a home, have you? Some of you (16) can think that it is an impossible dream.
Everything started from a dream. If you can dream it, you can achieve it.

[ 8 marks]
Example:

0. stems

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 Part 3
Read the text below and answer questions 17 to 24. For each question, shade A, B
or C in the answer sheet.

Thai Soccer Team

It was June 2018, a group of 12 boys from a Thai soccer team and their coach
decided to explore the nearby Tham Luang cave after soccer practice. Tham Luang
cave is one of Thailand’s longest cave.

The boys, ages 11 through 16, and their coach, 25, waded into the waters and began
exploring the cave. There was a flash flood and it pushed them deeper into the cave.
Eventually, they reached an elevated platform four kilometres into the cave. The flood
filled the twisted cave system with water, trapping the boys for 17 days. For the first
nine days, they had no food, and relied on dripping stalactites for water.

When they realized that they were trapped, the boys took turns digging a 16-foot hole
into the cave wall, hoping to find a way out. They meditated to save energy and to
avoid thinking about food. Then, British divers who had set out from the cave’s
entrance managed to locate the lost boys.

The success of the British divers to locate the boys was not the end. The boys had to
be brought out of the cave. Then the Thai Navy Seals entered the cave to help and
accompanied the boys as rescuers planned how to extricate them safely. Over the
course of a three-day mission, divers retrieved each player and their coach.

The arduous journey to the surface required each boy to wear a full-face diving mask,
in between two divers, and swim for hours through turns and exceedingly tight
squeezes. Thanks to the efforts of Thai Navy Seals and the international diving
community, all the boys survived. Tragically, one former Thai Navy Seal died in
the rescue effort.

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Questions 17 to 24
Complete the following table.
Write no more than five words and / or a number from the text for each of the
answer. For each of the question, write your answer in the space provided on your
answer sheet.

Thai Soccer Team

Description of Tham Luang cave 17 ___________________________

The distance between the entrance of 18 ___________________________

the cave and the elevated platform

For the first nine days, the boys 19 ___________________________ for

survived on water

Length of the hole that they dug 20 ___________________________

The boys did this to survive in the cave 21 ___________________ and

______________________food

The nationality of the divers that located 22 ___________________________

the lost boys

The nationality of the divers that brought 23 ___________________________

the boys out of the cave

The boys had to put this on to get out of 24 ___________________________

the cave

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 Part 4
Read the information below and answer questions 25 to 34.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Storm Chasers
When we hear thunder or lightning, we would usually run straight home and stay
indoors. However, there are people who just do the opposite. There are people who
head towards a storm when they see one. They have a heart of steel and usually go
after a more dangerous storm, which are tornadoes and hurricanes. This group of
people are known as storm chasers.

Storm chasers are usually scientists who study about the weather and strive to learn
more about these storms, so they can understand how it works. Tornadoes and
hurricanes can be so deadly, especially tornadoes, they often occur with very little
warning.

The more storm chasers understand about storms, the more they can work on
developing ways to predict when storms will appear and how they will behave. This
information will hopefully one day allow weather forecasters to provide people with
earlier, more accurate warnings, so that people can evacuate areas where bad storms
are expected. In doing so, help to save lives and properties.

Storm chasing is not as exciting as it sounds. It is hard work. It involves long hours of
driving, observing and waiting for storms to develop. Many different circumstances have
to occur to allow storm chasers to find a developing storm and get into its path.
Once in the path of the storm, storm chasers place scientific equipment that they hope
will be picked up by the tornado. Then they retreat as quickly as possible to a safe place.
If the storm picks up the equipment, the scientists can use the data it records to better
understand what happens inside these dangerous storms.
Storm chasers use a special vehicle that can withstand the strength of a tornado. An
example is the Tornado Intercept Vehicle 2 (TIV2). It weighs about 8 tons and has other
special features that would make it hard — but not impossible! — for a tornado to lift it
off the ground.

Being a storm chaser is a dangerous job. There are instances where storm chasers get
hurt or even killed because they were unable to get to a safe place quick enough. It is
job for professional weather experts and not amateurs.

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Questions 25 - 32
Write no more than five words and / or a number from the text for each of the
answer. For each of the question, write your answer in the space provided on your
answer sheet.
25 People who chase after storms have _____________________________.
[1 mark]
26 The group of people who run after hurricanes and tornadoes are known as
_________________________________. [1mark]

27 The information obtained is able to help weather forecasters to give people

____________________________.
[1mark]
28 Storm chasing involves long hours of waiting, _________________________.
[1mark]
29 Scientific equipment are placed in the path of the storm so that it will be
_____________________________________________________________.
[1mark]

30 The weight of the TIV 2 and other features were meant to make it hard for the
_____________________________________________________________.
[1mark]

31 Scientists hope to use the data recorded to gain a better understanding of

_____________________________ these dangerous storms. [1mark]

32 Storm chasing is for professionals and not ___________________________.

[1mark]

Questions 33 and 34
Complete the table with a word from the text.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.
Meaning Word

33 dangerously ______________________________

34 resist ______________________________

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 Part 5
Questions 35 to 40
You are going to read about Free Diving.
Six sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences (A -H)
to fill in each gap (35 to 40). There are two extra sentences which you do not need
to use. For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer
sheet.

For each of the question, shade the correct answer (A-D) on your answer sheet.
Free Diving
Free diving refers to diving into the deep depth of water in one breadth, without the
use of any breathing equipment. Free divers use inward control to descend into the ocean
while holding their breath until they resurface. 35 All humans share something in
common. We are equipped with the Mammalian dive reflex, just like our aquatic friends the
dolphins and seals. When our face comes into contact with water, our heart rate will slow
down. 36 Our body already knows how to hold its breath!

The Bajau people are among the most accomplished free divers in the world. 37
The Bajau have lived at sea for more than 1,000 years, on small houseboats that float
in the waters off Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. 38 They can also
remain underwater for as long as 13 minutes. 39 They also have larger spleen
as compared to others. 40 Research shows that most mammals with great diving
abilities have a proportionally larger spleen. As such it would be interesting to see the Bajau
dominate the free diving sports in the same way the Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes
dominate middles and long-distance running.

A Sometimes known as “sea nomads”.

B They are able to free dive to depth of more than 230 feet.
C Free diving has its roots in yoga, meditation and breathing techniques.
D The Bajau puncture their eardrums.
E The spleen plays a crucial role in mammals’ ability to dive.
F We conserve valuable oxygen for when we hold our breath.
G They only use homemade wooden goggles and spear guns underwater.
H Our body is able to adapt.

END OF PAPER

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 UJIAN PERTENGAHAN SEMESTER AKADEMIK
(FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2)

ENGLISH PAPER 2
12/2 2023 / 2024
1 hour

NAME: ___________________ CLASS: __________

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. You may only open the question paper when instructed.
2. This question paper consists of TWO parts, Part 1 and Part 2.
3. You need to answer both the questions.
4. All answers should be written in the space provided in the question
paper.
5. Check your answers.

For Examiner’s Use

Name of Examiner:
Parts Marks for the parts Marks obtained for
the parts

1 20
2 20
Total 40
Parent’s signature:
 Part 1
[20 marks]
Read a letter from your friend, Robert.

Hi!
I just moved to a new place last December. It is nearer to my new school. I
have my own room now. The only thing is that I do not have any friends at
school and I am cooped up at home, most of the time.
Could you share suggestions on how I can make friends?
Robert

In about 80 words, write a letter to Robert to give some advice.

Taman Sri Murad,
PO Box 221, 99808,
Sempoerna, Sabah.

15 August 202_

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 Part 2
[20 marks]
It is the school holidays and you have just picked up a new hobby.
In about 100 – 120 words, write an essay about your hobby.
You may use the notes below to help you.

Would you
recommend the
hobby to others
Why do you like
the hobby
What is your
hobby

My Hobby

Share what it is Do you do it

about alone or with
friends?

Write your essay here.

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 UJIAN PERTENGAHAN SEMESTER AKADEMIK
(FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2)
FORM 3
ENGLISH
2023 / 2024
ANSWER KEY PAPER 1

Part 1 (8 marks)
1. A 2. C 3.A 4.B
5. C 6. A 7.C 8.A

Part 2 (8 marks)
9. had been living (past perfect continuous)
11. are going (future prediction)
13. going (future prediction)
15. haven’t (question tag)
10. had thrown (past perfect tense)
12. like (conditional first)
14. should / would (modal)
16. might (modal)

Part 3 (8 marks)
17. Thailand’s longest cave 18. 4 / Four Kilometres
19. dripping stalactites 20. 16-foot
21 meditate, avoid thinking about 22. British (divers)
23. Thai (Navy Seals) 24. a full-face diving mask

Part 4 (8 marks)
25. hearts of steel / a heart of steel 26. storm chasers
27. early and accurate warnings OR 28. driving and observing
earlier or more accurate warnings
29. picked up by the tornado 30. tornado to lift it
31. what happens inside 32. amateurs
33. deadly 34. withstand

Part 5 (8 marks)
35. C 36. F 37.A
38. B 39. G 40. E

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 UJIAN PERTENGAHAN SEMESTER AKADEMIK
(FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2)
FORM 3
ENGLISH
2023 / 2024
PAPER 2
ANSWER KEY

Part 1 (20 marks) Suggested Answer

 Accept any relevant / acceptable answers.

Taman Sri Murad,

PO Box 221, 99808,
Sempoerna, Sabah.

15 August 2023

Dear Robert,

How are you? I am happy to receive your letter. I am glad that you have your
own room. You have also asked for advice regarding making friends. You might
want to start making friends with your classmates. Give a genuine smile and start a
conversation about your favourite pastime. Another thing is to look for people who sit
alone during recess. Maybe you can pick up a new hobby to make new friends.

I hope the advice is useful.

From,
(your name)

80 words
Part 2 (20 marks) Suggested Answer
 Accept any relevant / acceptable answers.
The new hobby that I recently picked up is playing video games. I like playing Uno Online. As the name
suggests, it is an online version of UNO. It has the same rules like the card games. What I like about Uno Online is
that I can choose the number of players that I play with. It allows more than four players to play the game. The
online version also allows me to play with my neighbours.
I think Uno Online is good because it helps me to develop strategic thinking skills. I have to carefully
strategise to outwit my opponents and win the game. My classmates and I are already playing the game. You
should try too.
118 words

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 UJIAN PERTENGAHAN SEMESTER AKADEMIK
(FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2)

ENGLISH
12/1 PAPER 1
2023 / 2024
1 hour 30 minutes

NAME: ___________________ CLASS: ______

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. You may only open the question paper when instructed.
2. This question paper consists of FIVE parts, Part 1, Part 2,
Part 3, Part 4 and part 5.
3. All answers should be shaded or written in the Answer
Sheet, at the back of the question paper.
4. Answer all the questions.
5. Check your answers.

For Examiner’s Use

Name of Examiner:
Parts Marks for the Marks obtained
parts for the parts

1 8
2 8
3 8
4 10
5 6
Total 40
Parent’s
signature:

Reading
 PART 1
You should spend about 15 minutes in this part.
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C.
For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet.

To: salmah@mail.com
From: aniza@mail.com

Subject:Thanks!

Dear Aunt Salmah,

Thank you so much for hiring me at your bakery.

How did you know that I needed a job? Apart from
earning money, I can also learn how to run a
business. I too am thinking of opening a bakery
when I am older. I have to go now. Mum is taking
me to the bank to deposit my salary.
Love,

Aniza

1. Aniza wants her aunt to know

A. that she has already opened a bakery
B. that she is grateful to her aunt for hiring her
C. that her mother has already deposited her salary
 Would you like to know more about computers?

We meet every Wednesday

3.30 p.m.-5.30p.m.
We will teach you how to create your own computer
games and other activities. In October we will be having a
'Create a Video Game Competition' with other schools in
the district. All members are encouraged to take part in
the competition

2. The computer club members will

A. be meeting twice a week
B. be taught how to create video games only
C. be able to take part in 'Create A Video Game Competition'

3.The Youth Savings Account is

A. giving a free debit card
B. for primary school children
C. offering interest rates of more than 2.80%
 ILSA AND THE
MACHINE
It is the year 2230. A girl named Ilsa and her family are living on Mars
together with other earthlings. One day llsa wakes up and discovers
her whole family is missing. She then gets a mysterious video call
from her father telling her to get into a machine in the basement. He
said the machine would help her. When she gets into the machine
she is transported back to earth. Will Lisa find her family?

Get this e-book at www.pandabooks.com!

4.The book is about

A. living in Mars
B. a father and his daughter
C. a girl trying to find her family

SHOPSHOP E-MALL
4/4 INCREDIBLE SALE
Hurry! Goods on sale are
limited.
Shipping is free!

5. If you buy from ShopShop E-Mall on 4 April,

A. all goods have an 80% discount
B. you do not need to pay for shipping
C. you will get discounts if you buy early
 To: mike@mail.com
From: amin@mail.com

Subject: Photoshop class

Dear Mike,

Would you be interested in going to a

Photoshop class with me? Our community centre
is organising this class. I decided to ask you
as I remember how much fun we had while
attending the programming class. My mother
said if you joined me I could attend the
class. Please let me know if you would like to
join me.

Amin

6.Amin is asking Mike

A. to attend programming classes
B. about joining him in the Photoshop class
C. about the classes offered by the community centre

Hi Raykal,

I have sent your sister to her part-time job. Then I need to

go to the supermarket to get the groceries. After that, I will
take you to the bank so that you can put your birthday
money in your savings account. I will pick you up in an
hour's time.
Mum

7. Raykal has to
A. send his sister to her part-time job
B. buy groceries at the supermarket
C. deposit his birthday money in his savings account
 HOW TO CREATE AN APP WORKSHOP
Organised by Milton Apps Labs

Take part in this amazing

For 16-19
workshop and learn to years old
create and market your apps.

Our workshops are very popular so sign up quickly!

28- 30 December

8. The advertisement says that

A. the workshop is for adults only
B. the workshop will only focus on creating apps
C. the workshop will be at the end of December

[8 marks]
 PART 2
You should spend about 15 minutes in this part.
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each question, write the correct
word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

BUYING A LAPTOP
Peter was going away to university. He (0) have been told by
his seniors that he needed a laptop to do his assignments and
projects. Peter's father (9) offering to buy him the laptop but Peter
(10) refused. He said he did not want at burden his father as he was
already spending a lot on (11) her university tuition fees. Peter said
he would use his savings to buy the laptop. He had managed to save
quite a lot as he (12) have a part-time job while going to school and
also during the holidays. Peter went online (13) but did research on
the most suitable laptop to buy. After a few hours of research,
(14)him finally decided on what laptop to get. He went to a computer
shop at the shopping mall. He asked (15) an salesman for the laptop
he wanted. Luckily, it was in stock. Peter then tested it out. After he
was satisfied, he (16) deciding to get the laptop. Peter used his debit
card to pay for it. He was glad he bought the laptop as it had been
very useful to him at university.

Example:

9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16
[8 marks]
 PART 3
You should spend about 20 minutes in this part.

Read the text below and complete the following table with no more than three
words and/ or a number from the text for each answer.

PEER PRESSURE
Teenagers are especially vulnerable to the effects of peer pressure. It is the effect that a
person's peer shave on them, making them act, think, and value things in a certain way so
they are accepted by their peers. Peer pressure is especially dangerous for teenagers
because they are still trying to figure out who they are. This can lead to both positive and
negative outcomes.
Positive peer pressure can push teens to do things that are beneficial for them, such
as joining extracurricular activities, pursuing academic excellence, or living a healthy
lifestyle. Positive peer pressure can also motivate someone to participate in activities that
are meaningful and fulfilling such as volunteering of participating in community service.
However, negative peer pressure might encourage teenagers to participate in risky
behaviours, such as experimenting with drugs and alcohol, engaging in sexual activities,
or engaging in criminal activities.
To combat negative peer pressure, teens should leam to stand up for themselves
and make their own choices. They should practise saying “no” to actions that make them
uncomfortable or that go against their moral principles. Teenagers can also ask for
assistance from dependable adults like their parents, teachers, or counsellors. These people
can give them advice, support, and encouragement as they grow in confidence and self-
esteem.
In conclusion, peer pressure is a natural part of adolescence and can have positive
and negative effects. Teenagers need to learn how to deal with peer pressure so that they
can build a good sense of self and self-esteem and live a healthy, happy life.
[8 marks]
 PART 4
You should spend about 20 minutes in this part.

Read the text and answer the questions that follow.

Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each
answer.

VISITING AN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CENTRE

Billy and his family decided to visit the Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation
Centre one weekend. It is a centre for rescued and orphaned elephants. It is located
near the town of Lancang.
After arriving at the centre, they first watched a short presentation and
introduction about the elephants there. They were told how the elephants were
rescued and that some of the elephants were retired.
Billy and his family saw a few elephants that had lost one of their legs
because they had been attacked by predators. They also learned that these wild
animals were being taught by the centre how to survive in the wild. Once they
were ready, the elephants would be returned to the wild.
Billy and his family also saw each elephant perform some skills and tricks.
The visitors watched in awe as the elephants helped their caretakers sit on their
backs. After the caretakers were comfortably sitting on the elephants' backs, they
began riding the elephants. They also saw an elephant passing a stick to its
caretaker. Billy's sister, Katie really enjoyed that and said it was really cute.
In another presentation, the visitors were shown how strong the elephants
are and how good their balance is. Billy felt that was his favourite part. Billy's
mother was glad that the elephants were well taken care of. They looked happy to
be there.
Once the presentation was over, the visitors were given the chance to feed
the elephants fruits prepared by the rangers. Billy and Katie had a wonderful time
feeding the elephants. Meanwhile, their parents took photos of them feeding the
elephants.
After that, the caretaker took the visitors to a platform by a river. The
visitors then watched the elephants bathe and play in the water. The caretaker said
that usually they would let visitors swim in the water with the elephants. However
at that time, the water level was too high.
Soon, it was time to go home. Billy and his family had a wonderful
time.They hope to visit the centre again another time.
 25. One weekend, Billy and his family visited the
Conservation Centre.
26. Billy and his family first watched a
and introduction about the elephants at the
centre.
27. A few of the elephants at the centre had lost one of their legs because they
were__________________.
28. Billy and his family saw the elephants perform some
29. One of the elephants to
its caretaker.
30. Billy's favourite part of the presentation was when they showed how
are and how good their balance is.
31. Billy and Katie ___fruits prepared by the rangers.
32. At the platform by the river, Billy and his family watched the
elephants______________ in the water.

Questions 33 and 34

Complete the table below with a word from the text.

For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Meaning Word

33. the ability to do something

well

34. the ability to keep steady with

an eaqual amount of weight
on each side of the body

[10 marks]
 PART 5

You should spend about 20 minutes in this part.

Read the text below. Six sentences have been removed from the article.Choose from the
sentences (A-H) to fit each gap (35-40).

BEING A PEER TUTOR

Alice wanted to buy a birthday gift for her mother. She decided to buyc an
MP3 player from an online store. It costs RM164 including shipping. Alice knew
her mother liked to listen to music while jogging. Her old MP3 player was spoilt
and she could not afford to buy a new one.

(35)____. Unfortunately, she was RM50 short. Alice asked her older sister,
Wendy if she could lend her the money. Wendy lent her the money but told her
she needed the money back by the end of the following month.

“Thank you,Wendy! I promise I will pay you back as soon as I can,” Alice
said.

Alice then bought the MP3 player for her mother. Her mother was
overjoyed when she gave her the gift.

After her mother's birthday, Alice thought of getting a part-time job. She
wanted to pay back Wendy's loan. (36)___.It said a student needed a peer tutor
for mathematics. Since Alice was good at mathematics, she decided to take the
job.

Alice contacted the student, Dina and they decided to meet at the
library.(37)___.The girls chose a spot far away from the other students. They
then agreed on the fees and Alice started teaching Dina.(38)

Although Dina had a difficult time understanding mathematics concepts,

she was willing to learn.Alice too was very patient with her. (39)__.After a few
weeks of tutoring, Dina finally got the hangof some of the concepts. Alice felt
very happy.

After a month, Dina paid Alice her fees. Alice managed to pay off Wendy's
loan. (40)

A few weeks later were the mid-term examinations. Dina managed to get a
B in her mathematics examination. She was overjoyed as she had always failed
her mathematics exam. Alice felt proud of Dina.
A She tried her best to make Dina understand the concepts.
B Alice checked her bank account to see if she had enough money.
C Alice's mother opened her gift eagerly.
D She had a little money left over which she put away in her savings account.
E One day at school, Alice saw a note on the school noticeboard.
F Dina was glad to get Alice as her tutor.
G She thanked Alice for the wonderful gift.
H They met around two in the afternoon.

[8 marks]
 Writing
PART 1
[20 marks]

You should spend about 20 minutes in this part.

Read the email from your English-speaking friend, Dave

Read
Hi, the email from your English-speaking friend, Dave

I was thinking of attending the PC fair this weekend. Should I get a desktop, laptop
or
;ptablet - or some other gadget? What gadget do you think I should get? I hope you can
help me decide.

Dave

In about 70 words, write an email to Dave giving him some advice.

To dave@rainbow.com

From
Hi _______________________,
 PART 2
[20 marks]

You should spend about 40 minutes in this part.

In your English class, you have been talking about a picnic with the family.
In about 100 words, write an essay about a memorable picnic that you had.
You must use the notes below to help you.

Where did
you go

My
How you When did
Memorable
feel you go
Picinic

What
happen
during the
picnic
Write your essay.

[20 marks]