SECTION A[10 marks][Time suggested: 15 minutes]
Answer all questions in this paper
The text below is about preserving the environment.
Question 1
Read the text below. The first and last lines are correct. For
the remaining lines, there is one grammatical error in each
line.
Underline the error. Then, write one word to correct the error
in the space provided. An example has been provided. The correct
word must not change the meaning of the sentence. There are no
spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
There are many organisations that actively strive to protect
andpreserve the environment. This is because Earth is an only
homefor all living things. It is important to get more youngers
toparticipate in activities that does not damage the environment.
Young people should get involved on environmental activities suchas
separating waste products, planting trees and set up
recyclingcentres. These are simple or valuable actions. The best
place tocreate awareness from the environment is in schools. It is
the bestplace to educate students on ways them can help save the
Earth. Forexample, they can be teach how to sort rubbish. Items
such as usedpaper, cans, glass and plastic should be separated
while they are putinto rubbish bins. All of us, young and old,
should play us roles toprotect Mother Nature from further damage.
Although we all live in the cyber age, it is most important to
learn to live in harmony with Mother Nature.
e.g the(a) _____________(b) _____________(c) _____________(d)
_____________(e) _____________(f) _____________(g) _____________(h)
_____________(i) _____________(j) _____________
SECTION B[30 marks][Time suggested: 40 minutes]
Question 2
Read the following text. Then, answer question (a) (j).
Malaysia diverse, multiracial, multicultural country exudes
warmth and love to each and every one of her people. It is indeed
heartening to see people of different beliefs and culture
interacting and communicating with one another in the BahasaMelayu,
the national language, or in English, a trademark of the colonial
rule of the past. The peoples own lingo is also commonly used. It
is this tolerance and the willingness to set aside cultural and
religious differences that has enable Malaysia to move forward as a
fast developing and united nation. In short, the peoples tolerance
and love for their motherland has brought her peace, unity and
prosperity. That is the very essence of the catchphrase Unity in
diversity. Malaysias unity in diversity is also evident in cuisines
she proudly called her own. Food like the Assam Laksa and
NasiDagang, are exotic mouth-watering cuisine of the proud
Malaysians.Malaysian unity is further strengthened through the
Malaysian flag, or better known as the JalurGemilang. It consists
of 14 red and white stripes of equal width, a dark blue canton that
contains a yellow crescent and a yellow star. The crescent
symbolises Islam as the official religion while the 14-point star
represent the unity of the 13 states and the federal government.
The JalurGemilang is our identity of an independent country free
from the colonial rule. Another popular catchphrase that is
uniquely Malaysian is Malaysia Boleh! which literally means
Malaysia can do it!. When we won models in the Olympic Games or
reached the peak of Mount Everest, this triumphant phrase is always
around. We, Malaysians, always want to be the best, be it in the
local or global scenes.
Question (a) (j)Using the information from the text, complete
the following graphic organiser.
(10 marks)
Question 3Read the poster below. Then, answer questions (a)
(j).
SPEAK UP AND REACH OUT -As students, you may sometimes face
problems in school, be it with your friends or with your
schoolwork. Here are some groups of people that you can turn to for
help.PARENTSParents are the people that are closest to you. So,
when you face problems, you should pour your hearts out to your
parents. You should tell your parents about what is troubling you.
Your parents will be eager to help. They often offer advice,
provide support and show their understanding based on their own
experiences.SCHOOL COUNSELLORSThere are counselors in every school.
Counselors are trained to help students overcome their fears,
anxieties and worries. They are qualified to give professional help
to students to deal with personal, social and even problems related
to school work. Sometimes they offer students career guidance. To
do this, the counselors help students identify their personalities
and attributes so that the students can choose the right career
path. VOLUNTEERS IN HELP CENTRESThere are many volunteers who work
in these help centres. They are trained to talk to troubled
students through phone cells. Some students prefer to talk about
their problems to someone they do not see face-to-face. One help
centre that offers this service is Befrienders. PEER FACILITATORSIn
school, there are peer facilitators who assist the counselors.
These peer facilitators are selected by students themselves, and
they are interested to help other students. They are given training
on how to be a good listener. Some students find it easier to talk
to someone of their age group. They think that peers understand
them better than adults especially when it comes to issues such as
peer pressure, schoolwork and the challenges of being a teenager
today.
Question (a) (d): Based on the leaflet, state whether the
following statements are TRUE or FALSE(a) Parents often offer
advice to their children based on their ___________ (1 mark)own
experiences.
(b) School counselors give professional help to students because
___________ (1mark)they have the right personalities and
attributes.
(c) School counselors give students professional help, offer
___________ (1 mark)students career guidance and suggest the right
career for students.
(d) Peer facilitators are better than adults because they
are___________ (1 mark)well- trained.
Question (e) (i): Read the leaflet carefully and answer the
following questions.(e) How do troubled student get in touch with
the volunteers in help
centres?________________________________________________________________________(1
mark)(f) Who are peer
facilitators?________________________________________________________________________(1
mark)(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the
leaflet.
MeaningPhrase
i. to tell someone everything that you are feeling
___________________________________(1 mark)
ii. influence from people of the same age group
___________________________________(1 mark)
(h) Why do some students prefer to seek help from volunteers in
help
centres?________________________________________________________________________(1
mark)(i) Why do you think some students find it easier to talk
about their problems to peer
facilitators?________________________________________________________________________(1
mark)(j) Your friend, who is studying in a boarding school, is
facing problems with schoolwork and needs help. In about 50 words,
send an email to your friend. In your e-mail: suggest who he/she
can get help from give a reason why he/she should get help
immediately add other relevant information to make your writing
interesting
To: _____________________________________________Subject:
_________________________________________Dear ________________,
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SECTION C[20 marks][Time suggested: 20 minutes]
Question 4
Read the article about ways to help a victim who feels
faint.
Fainting can be frightening thing, especially when you do not
know why it is happening or what to do. It is more frightening than
serious, but do take precautions. Here are ways you can take care
of yourself or someone else it occurs.To avoid injuries, try to
stop the victim from falling to the ground. If the person is
standing upright, lay him down on the ground or sit him down on a
couch. Make sure it is not a chair without armrests. This will
still allow the victim to fall off it and cause injury.Next, open
the window or door to allow more air into the room. Another way to
help a person who feels faint is to get a cold compress and place
it on the forehead. Wrap the compress in a cloth before applying
it.When the victim recovers from the fainting spell, get the person
back into an upright sitting position slowly. Continue to give the
victim support, even after they are sitting upright. Dont allow him
to walk immediately. If the person is conscious, then give him some
water. Dont let him gulp a mouthful of water. Make sure he takes
small sips at a time to prevent choking. If you feel faint, you may
be able to take these steps. If possible, lie down. This can help
prevent fainting as it allows blood to circulate to the brain. Dont
let yourself get dehydrated. Drink enough fluids, especially when
your body is losing more water due to sweating or being in a warm
environment.Finally, ensure there is good blood circulation. If you
have to stand or sit for a long time, periodically stretch your leg
muscles. Also, cross your legs to help improve blood flow to the
heart and brain. Try to avoid overheated or cramped areas. Call 999
for help if someone who has fainted for about a minute still does
not regain consciousness or is having difficulty breathing.
Read the speed carefully and answer the questions (a) (i)(a)
What will happen if a person who feels faint falls to the
ground?
______________________________________________________________________(1mark)
(b) Where should you place the cold compress?
______________________________________________________________________(1mark)
(c) List two preventive steps to take if you think that you are
going to faint?
i.
__________________________________________________________________
ii.
__________________________________________________________________(2
marks)
(d) What will happen if a victim who feels faint gulps a
mouthful of water?
______________________________________________________________________(1mark)
(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/ phrase from the
article.
MeaningPhrase
i. safety measure
___________________________________(1 mark)
ii. a short period of time
___________________________________(1 mark)
iii. able to use the senses to understand what is happening
___________________________________(1 mark)
iv. losing a large amount of water
___________________________________(1 mark)
(f) Why is it necessary to make a person who feels faint lie
down?
______________________________________________________________________(1mark)
(g) State two other ways to improve blood circulation to the
brain.
i.
__________________________________________________________________
ii.
__________________________________________________________________(2
marks)
(h) Why do you think that a person who feels faint should avoid
overheated and cramped areas?
______________________________________________________________________(1mark)
(i) State two other ways to help a person who has fainted.
i.
__________________________________________________________________
ii.
__________________________________________________________________(3
marks)Question 5Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer
questions (a) (d).
(a) Who speak in the first stanza and to
whom?______________________________________________________________________________(1mark)
(b) What did the old generation
revere?______________________________________________________________________________(1
mark)
(c) What does the new generation
worship?______________________________________________________________________________(1
mark)
(d) Would you like to live in the era of the Grandad? Give your
reasons._____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(2marks)
SECTION D[40 marks][Time suggested: 45 minutes]
Question 6You are required to give a speech for Prize Giving
Day. With the help of the notes below, write out your speech
entitled How to be a successful student.
When writing your speech, you should: use all the notes given
elaborate on the notes to make it more interesting add other
relevant information make sure your speech is between 120 150
words
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Question 7
The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component
is English Language.
1. Around the World in 80 Days Jules Verne2. How I Met Myself
-David A. Hill3. The Railway Children-Edith Nesbitt (retold by John
Escott)
Based on one of the novels above, write on the main theme.Give
evidence from the novel to support your answer.
Your response should be: not less than 50 words in continuous
writing form (not note form)
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