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Your school recently organised English Week. You took part in some of the activitiesand won one of the competitions. You have decided to write a letter to a friend to tellhim about it.
Use all the following notes to write your letter.
Details of the event Activities
Date: 19-23 April 2010
Venue: School hall
Organiser: EnglishLanguage Society
Launch - principal
Essay writing competition
Poem recital
Language quiz
Crossword puzzle – won 1st prize
Treasure hunt
Spelling competition
Prize-giving ceremony
When writing your letter, you should remember:
to lay out your letter correctly
to use all the notes given
that you are writing to a friend
Note:For your letter, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to20 marks for the quality of your writing
figure doubled in March before dropping sharply the following month. However in Maythe number increased a little.
1 Which of the following graphs best represent the information above?
A
Jan Feb Mac April May
C
Jan Feb Mac April May
B
Jan Feb Mac April May
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Jan Feb Mac April May
TIPS ON DENTAL CARE
Brush your teeth at least twice a day Ensure your toothbrush is not frayed Place your toothbrush in a dry area. Wet and moist toothbrushes allow bacteria to
grow around the bristles Do not wet your toothbrush prior to brushing as they become soft and hence do not
clean as efficiently as dry toothbrushes
2 Based on the tips above, which of the following statements is true?
A Use of frayed toothbrushes is encouraged.
B Wet toothbrushes work as well as dry ones.
C Wet and moist toothbrushes are bacteria-free.
D We are advised to keep our toothbrushes dry.
PETALING JAYA: Three local researchers were awarded funds amounting to RM90,000by the National Cancer Council to conduct their individual projects to find cure for cancer.The council president said the funds were meant to serve as a motivator to aspiring youngresearchers in the country to further enhance and venture into cancer-related research.
“Besides operating a cancer ward, providing treatment, financial assistance, counselingand support, research is also important as it is aligned to the organisation’s mission andobjectives,” he said at a press conference to announce the three recipients.
3 The National Cancer Council gave the three researchers RM90,000 because they
A found a cure for cancer
B helped to operate a cancer ward
C are providing counseling and support
D were carrying out cancer-related research
4 The word battling in the text can best be replaced with
A clashing
B opposing
C struggling
D competing
5 From the instructions on the bottle, we know that
A this medicine is dangerous to children
B the dosage can be increased if necessary
C children should take the tablets under an adult’s supervision
D a doctor must be consulted before consumption of the medicine
The tornado that tore through Florida last year had injured more than 250 people.Hospitals were battling to cope with the numbers needing help. Thousands ofhomes and businesses were destroyed or damaged and thousands of people lost cars
In ancient times, a king placed a big rock on a road. Then he hid himself and watched tosee if anyone would remove the rock. Most of the rich merchants simply walked around it,blaming the king for not keeping his road clear. None of them did anything about getting the bigstone out of the way. Then a farmer came along, carrying a load of vegetables. On seeing thehuge rock, the farmer laid down his burden and tried to move the rock to the side of the road.After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. He was shocked to see a purse lyingunder the rock. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king saying that thegold was for the person who removes the boulder from the roadway. The farmer learned whatmany others never understood.
6 The farmer moved the stone because
A it was blocking the road
B the king ordered him to do so
C he needed a place to put the load of vegetables
D he wanted to take the purse containing the gold coins
7 What do you think the farmer learned?
A We should always be as steady as a rock.
B The well-being of a society depends on its leader.
C We should thank someone for doing something kind.
D Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve ourselves.
Questions 9-15 are based on the following passage.
A young man was about to graduate and was hoping his rich father would buy him a
car. For months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom
and __9__ father knew about it.
On Graduation Day, the father gave his son a beautiful, wrapped
gift box. The __10__ young man opened the box, but was disappointed to see
a book entitled “How To Be Successful”. Angrily, he raised his voice
__11__ his father and said, "In spite of all the money you have, you
give me a book?" and stormed out of the house, leaving the book.
Many years passed and the young man had become a very successful
businessman. One day he received news that his father __12__ passed away,
and left all of his possessions to him. He went home immediately to take
care of things. __13__ he was in his father’s room he saw the book he had
left behind years ago. Sudden sadness and regret filled his heart.
With tears, he opened the book and __14__ to turn the pages. As he
was reading, a car key dropped from an envelope taped behind the book.
It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer __15__ had the
sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and
the words...PAID IN FULL.
9 A my 12 A has 15 A who
B his B had B which
C our C have C whom
D their D having D whose
10 A sympathetic 13 A Until
B impatient B Even
C peculiar C Before
D curious D When
11 A of 14 A begin
B in B began
C at C begins
D with D beginning
SULIT 1119/2
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Section B[10 marks]
Questions 16 - 25
Read the following advertisements and then answer the questions that follow.
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Detox Slimming Centre
Frustrated with crash diets andstubborn fat that makes you ashapeless mass? Come to us forquick results. No diets, no exercise,no special food. Guaranteed resultsor get your money back.
Tel: 03-2554 2680 (Miss Anna)
Beijing Executive Health Club
Feeling tense? Getting headaches allthe time? So tired you could sleepstanding? Drop in and see us. We arefamous for our trained masseurs whowill soothe your tensions away andsend you off looking and feeling asgood as ever.
Tel: 03-9028 0011 (Mr. Lee)
All-Ladies Spa
We’ve banished men from ourpremises, just for you. So now, youcan get down to businessstraightaway with no distractions.We’ll bring out the best in you! gym aerobics
Boogie Dance Studio
Want to try something new? Whatabout the cha-cha-cha, tango, salsa,waltz, fox trot, polka - the list goeson. We’ll train you in no time at allto move like a professional - even ifyou have two left feet. Call us todayto transform your life forever.
Established more than ten years ago,we have a fine reputation fortransforming ugly ducklings intobeautiful swans. If you want to learnproper etiquette, knowing the rightway to dress, sit, walk and eat, weare the right people to teach you.
Tel: 03-9840 1996 (Miss Haley)
The Nippon Club
Open to all who are fascinated byJapanese culture, traditions andcustoms. Our club runs regularclasses on shiatse, judo, teaceremonies and the art of Japanesepainting. We also sell kimonos,Japanese green tea and otherproducts.
Using the information on the different centres, select the most suitable centre for each of theperson below. Write the name of the centres in the boxes.
Question Descriptions Name of centres
16Mrs.Sundram’s husband has just been promotedand she has to accompany him at many dinnerparties. The problem is she has always been ahomemaker and does not know how to behave atthese official functions. She wants to learn.
17Mr.Razalie thinks he is getting old. Business istough and he has to work very hard. Sometimes,his entire body aches so badly he cannot sleepwell.
18Pn.Norma is fed up with all her attempt to loseweight. She is tired of exercising and dieting asnothing seems to work for her.
19Miss Amy plans to get married in a few weekstime. She is expected to do a ballroom dance withher husband-to-be. She is nervous and knowsabsolutely nothing about any dancing.
20Lai Chee looks good but wants to exerciseregularly to keep fit. However, all the gymnasiumsshe knows of are full of men and she feels shy towork out in their presence
Questions 21-25
Based on the information given, give short answers to the following questions.
21 Where should you go to if you are interested in foreign arts?
………………………………………………………………………………….[1 mark]
22 Who should you contact if you want to learn the rules for polite behaviour?
………………………………………………………………………………….[1 mark]
23 What is promised by the Detox Slimming Centre if you fail to get the results you want?
………………………………………………………………………………….[1 mark]
24 When you visit the Beijing Executive Health Club, who will help you ease your aches
Questions 26 – 31 are based on the following passage.
The passage below is about some of the problems affecting the indigenous Dayak people ofSarawak. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
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My first impression of Sungai Batik was that it was perfect for a weekendgetaway from the dust and noise of the city. There were magnificent treestowering into the sky. There was a burst of brilliant red blooms in the midst ofluscious greenery. A stream nearby gave the whole scene a touch of romance;and the Dayak children in their rustic attire blended perfectly into the scene.
This forested area was once large - the home of the Dayak for generations.The Dayak are gentle, jungle people who are shy of strangers. Their affinity forthe forest comes naturally since it has been their home, work place, playground,and ‘shopping and trading’ place. At one time, all their daily needs - clothing,ornaments, food, medicine and shelter - came from the richness of the forest.These people could roam, hunt and gather for their daily needs from theabundant flora and fauna, taking only what they needed, without depleting theresources that nature provided.
Now all that has changed. The Dayak communities and the rainforestenvironment on which they depend are continuously threatened by severalissues and problems. Underlying all the main problems facing the Dayaks todayis the lack of recognition of their land rights. Under the Sarawakian land code,the Dayaks do have certain rights to land but these rights are not clear and havenever been adequately defined.
Logging is being carried out indiscriminately on the customary land of theDayaks. In addition, without the knowledge of the Dayak communities, some oftheir land has been given to private companies to be developed into plantations.This is part of the state government’s plan to convert 1.5 million hectares ofnative customary land into oil palm plantations. Some of the native longhousecommunities are staging peaceful protests to stop the operation of suchcompanies. Besides that, the government, after targetting one million hectaresof land for industrial tree plantations, has acquired some of the Dayak’s nativeland as site for the pulp and paper mills. The Dayaks are challenging this andhave recently filed a case in the high court.
Meanwhile, the government has also aggressively promoted thedevelopment of the tourism industry in the state. Again the customary landrights of the Dayaks have been affected by several schemes whereby land hasbeen taken to develop hotels and resorts with golf courses. The Dayak lifestylesare being treated merely as tourist attractions with their longhouses beingtargeted as tourist destinations. The Dayaks feel that their culture is beingsystematically violated and abused.
All the activities affecting the Dayak native land have led to extensivedestruction of forest resources. Developers are cutting down forests to put upbuildings and roads. The jungle resources have drastically been reduced.Outside traders are increasingly demanding more jungle products, socontractors appear frequently to collect harvests of honey, petai, durian andother fruits. These jungle products are then bartered or sold to city traders who
come at regular intervals.Over the years the Dayaks who have been defending and protesting against
all the destructive development activities have been harassed, assaulted andarrested. Their human rights have been violated although under Malaysianlaws, the rights of the natives to their land and forest is recognised. Theirchildren too now have to face a different world. Many of them are not going toschool and therefore will be unable to compete against city children in thefuture. The number of Dayaks enrolled in tertiary education and skill-traininginstitutions is relatively low compared to other communities. Equally alarmingwas the result of a study on information communication technology awarenessamong the Dayaks. The study showed that 86 percent of the Dayaks have noknowledge of computers.
The harsh realities of life are hitting these gentle people. To survive, theyhave to adapt themselves to activities that are strange to them. They have toexploit the jungle as they themselves are exploited. Much thought should begiven to what we can do to help the people who have been the guardians of ourforest for generations.
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26 From paragraph 1, where was the writer?
………………………………………………………………………….………..[1 mark]
27 From paragraph 2,
(a) which word means “strong attraction”?
………………………………………………………………………….………..[1 mark]
(b) how do the Dayaks show their care for the nature?
………………………………………………………………………….………..[1 mark]
28 From paragraph 4, identify two steps the Dayaks have taken to fight for their land
rights?
Step 1: ………………………………………………………………….………..[1 mark]
Step 2: ………………………………………………………………….………..[1 mark]
29 From paragraph 6,
(a) what caused the huge loss of jungle resources?
………………………………………………………………………….………..[1 mark]
(b) why are outsiders collecting the jungle products?
………………………………………………………………………….………..[1 mark]30 From paragraph 8,
32 Read the poem “Sonnet 18” and answer the questions that follow.
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?Thou art more lovely and more temperate.Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,And summer’s lease hath all too short a date:Sometimes too hot the eye of heaven shines,And often in his gold complexion dimm’d;And every fair from fair sometime declines’By chance, or nature’s changing course, untrimm’d,But thy eternal summer shall not fadeNor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st;Nor shall Death brag thou wander’st in his shade,When in eternal lines to time thou grow’st.
So long as men can breathe, or eye can see,So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.
William Shakespeare
(a) What is not good about summer?
…………………………………………………………..……………………….[1 mark]
(b) “And every fair from fair sometime declines’
What does this line tell us about beauty?
……………………………………………………………..…………………….[1 mark]
(c) When will people remember the beautiful lady?
………….…………………………………………………….………………….[1 mark]
(d) The poet showed his love for the beautiful lady through a poem. Give two other waysyou can show your love for someone.
1st way:………………..……………………………………….………………….[1 mark]
2nd way:……..…………………………………………………………………….[1 mark]
33 Read the extract from the short story The Drover’s Wife below and answer thequestions that follow.
The snake comes out a foot farther. She lifts her stick and the reptile, asthough suddenly aware of danger, sticks his head in through the crack on theother side of the slab and hurries to get his tail round after him. Alligatorsprings and his jaws come together with a snap. He misses this time, for hisnose is large and the snake’s body close down in the angle formed by the slabsand the floor. He snaps again as the tail comes round. He has the snake now andtugs it out eighteen inches. Thus, thud, comes the woman’s club on the ground.Alligator pulls some more. He has the snake out now – a black brute, five feetlong. The head rise to dart about, but the dog has the enemy close to the neck.He is a big, heavy dog, but quick as a terrier. The eldest boy wakes up, seizeshis stick and tries to get out of bed; but his mother forces him back with a gripof iron. Thud, thud – the snake’s back is broken in several places. Thud, thud –its head is crushed and Alligator’s nose skinned again.
a) What did the woman pick up when she saw the snake?
…………………………………………………………...……………………….[1 mark]
b) Why did Alligator fail to catch the snake the first time?
……….……………………………………………………..…………………….[1 mark]
c) What did the snake look like?
……….………………………………………………………..………………….[1 mark]
d) What type of person is the eldest boy? Give a reason to support your answer.
Type of person: ………………………………………………………………….[1 mark]
Language is entirely accurate with only occasional firstdraft slips
Sentence structure is varied and sophisticated Vocabulary is wide and precise Punctuation is accurate and helpful Spelling is accurate Paragraphs are well-planned, have unity and are well-
linked Style and tone is appropriate – informal and friendly
B
16 – 18
Language is accurate with occasional minor errors Sentences show some variation in length and type Vocabulary is wide enough Punctuation is almost always accurate Spelling is almost always accurate Paragraphs are linked and show some unity Style and tone is informal and appropriate for a friendly
letter
C
13 – 15
Language is largely accurate Simple structures are used without errors. Mistakes occur
in more sophisticated structures Sentences show some variety of length and type but some
repetitive structures give a monotonous effect Vocabulary is adequate Punctuation is generally accurate Paragraphs show some unity but links may be absent or
inappropriate at times Style and tone is generally appropriate - tries to be achieve
Language is sufficiently accurate Patches of clarity seen when simple structures are used Mistakes will occur in more complex structures Vocabulary is adequate but lacks precision Punctuation is generally accurate Simple words are correctly spelt but mistakes occur when
unfamiliar words are used. Paragraphs may lack unity Style and tone may not be appropriate as an informal letter
E
7 – 9
Meaning is never in doubt Single word errors are sufficiently frequent and serious
enough to hamper reading and precision. Sentence structures are mainly simple Vocabulary is very limited Punctuation is correctly used but errors in sentence
separation may occur Spelling mistakes are found in more difficult words. Paragraphs lack unity and links are incorrectly used Style and tone may fail to achieve the informality required
U (i)
4 – 6
Meaning is fairly clear but high frequency of errors impedereading
Single word errors of various kinds A few accurate structures Frequent spelling errors Style and tone is inappropriate
U (ii)
2 – 3
Sense is decipherable, some of the errors will be multiplein nature
May have a few accurate bur simple structures Whole sections might make no sense Content is generally comprehensible
U (iii) Impossible to recognise as pieces of English Whole sections may make no sense at all
0 – 1 Award ‘1’ mark if it has some sense Award ‘0’ mark if it makes no sense at all from beginning
to end
Section B: Continuous Writing
Band Description of Criteria
A
44 – 50
Language is entirely accurate with only occasional firstdraft slips
Sentence structure is varied and sophisticated Vocabulary is wide and precise Punctuation is accurate and helpful Spelling is accurate Paragraphs are well-planned, have unity and are well-
linked Topic is addressed with relevance. Interest of the reader is aroused and sustained all
throughout the writing
B
38 – 43
Language is accurate with occasional minor errors Sentences show some variation in length and type Vocabulary is wide enough Punctuation is almost always accurate Spelling is almost always accurate Paragraphs are linked and show some unity Writing is relevant to the topic Interest of the reader is aroused and sustained most of the
Language is largely accurate Simple structures are used without errors. Mistakes occur
in more sophisticated structures Sentences show some variety of length and type but some
repetitive structures give a monotonous effect Vocabulary is adequate Punctuation is generally accurate Paragraphs show some unity but links may be absent or
inappropriate at times Writing is relevant but may lack originality and planning Interest of the reader is aroused but not sustained
D
26 – 31
Language is sufficiently accurate Patches of clarity are seen when simple structures are used Mistakes in more complex structures Vocabulary is adequate but lacks precision Punctuation is generally accurate Simple words are correctly spelt but mistakes occur when
unfamiliar words are used. Paragraphs may lack unity Topic is addressed with some relevance but lacks liveliness
and interest value
E
20 – 25
Meaning is never in doubt Single word errors are sufficiently frequent and serious
enough to hamper reading and precision. Sentence structures are mainly simple Vocabulary is very limited Punctuation is correctly used but errors in sentence
separation may occur Spelling mistakes are found in more difficult words. Paragraphs lack unity and links are incorrectly used Subject matter shows some relevance to the topic but is
only partially treated Frequent linguistic errors may distract the reader from any
merits of content that the composition may have
U (i)
14 – 19
Meaning is fairly clear but high frequency of errors impedereading
Mostly single word errors of various kinds Communication is established but frequent errors may
cause blurring A few accurate structures Simple, repetitive sentences structures Punctuation is correctly used sometimes but errors mat
occur in sentence separation Paragraphs lack unity or there are no paragraphs at all
U (ii)
8 - 13
Able to get some sense but errors are multiple in nature Requires reader to read and re-read to get sense Very few accurate but simple sentences Content may be comprehensible, but high incidence of
errors make meaning blur Frequent and serious errors cause blurring
U (iii)
0 - 7
Writing is almost entirely impossible to read Whole sections may make little sense or no sense at all Marks should be awarded for occasional patches of clarity ‘0’ mark is given if the writing makes no sense at all from
(b) Taking only what they needed / Not depleting the resources [1 mark]
18. i) (peaceful) protests [1 mark]ii) filed a case (in the high court) [1 mark]
29. a) destruction of forest resources/developers are cutting down forests [1 mark]b) outside traders are increasingly demanding more jungle products [1 mark]
30. a) adapt themselves (to activities that are strange to them) / exploit the jungle(as they themselves are exploited) [1 mark]
b) i) give them their rights [1 mark]ii) stop logging [1 mark] Accept any reasonable answers