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3. Anda dinasihati supaya mengambil masa 45 minit untuk menja,vvab soalan Bahagian Adan I jam untuk menjawab soalan Bahagian B,
Instructions
1. This question paper consists of two sections.
2. Answer both sections.
3. You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on Section A and I hour on Section B.
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Section A: Directed Writing
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You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this section.
You attended a talk organised by the Consumer Association on 'How We Can Save Water'. As thechairperson of the Consumer Club in your school, you have been asked by the teacher advisor to writeout a report on the talk for your club bulletin.
When witing out the report, use the notes below to help you.
o dateo venue
' speakerr turn offtap - brush teeth. use shower - battlo collect rain water - water plantso fix leaks - taps. use washing machinq- frrll loadr wash car - pail, not hoseo turn off tap - not in useo do not wash - running watero reuse water - cleaning
When writing your report, remember to:
o use all the points giveno give a titleo write in paragraphso write down the name of the person who wrote the report
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Section B: Continuous Writing
[50 marks]
You are advised to spend about an how on this section.
Write a composition of about 350 words on one of the following:
a Describe the scene at your canteen dwing recess.
b Tuition is more of a tend than a need. Do you agree?
c ril/rite a story beginning with:
"Tears of joy welled up in my eyes....."
d What would you do if you had super powers?
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PBPERIKSAAN PERCUBAAN
SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA
NEGERI PERAK
2009
BAHASA INGGERIS
Kertas 2
Dua jam lima belas minit
JAIIGAN BUKA KERIAS SOALAII INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU
Arahan
1." Tutis nama dan tinglatan anda pada ruang yang disedialmn.
2. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi empat bahagian; Bahagian A, Bahagian Bn Bahagian C danBahagian D.
3. Ja,vab semua bahagian dalam kertas soalan ini.
4. Soalan-soalan dalam Bahagian A mempunyai empat pilihan jawapan. Jawab setiap soalandengan menghitamkan ruang yang betul di halaman 16
J. Anda dinasihati supaya mengambil masa 25 minit untuk menjanab soalan Bahagian L 25minit untuk Bahagian B, 50 minit untuk Bahagian C dan 35 minit untuk Bahagian D.
Instructions
I. Write your name and form in the space provided.
2. This question paper consists of four sections: Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D.3. Answer all sections in this question paper
4. Questions ln Section A have four options. Answer each question by blacleening the conectspace on page 16.
5. You are advised to spend 25 minutes on Section L 25 minutes on Section B, 50 minutes onSection C and 35 minutes on Section D.
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Questions I - 8For each of the questions, readJind the best answen Then blacken
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the question first and thenthe answer A, B, C or D on
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HEALTHSleep is probably the most natural state of bodily rest obserued.Regular sleep is essential for survival. Yet we play around with it andactually boast that we will get more out of life by cutting down onsleep. A widely publicised 2003 study performed at the University ofPennsylvania provided evidence that cognitive performance in humansdecline with fewer than eight hours of sleep.
[adapted fron New Sunday Times, Apr 19 2@9J
According to the excerpt what happens if we do not have enough sleep?
Cognitive pedormance will declineMore thit8s can be done out of lifeOur body will not have enough restWe will not be able to survive
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Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows
Read the manual on brushing and answer the question that follows
Are you cleaning your teeth properly?
Outside surfaces .Use small circular motions to remove plaquefrom each tooth-gum area
rside surfacesHold the brush vertically and use the tip ofthe toothbrush to clean the inside of thelower front teeth
iting surfacesThe biting surfaces are cleaned by using aback and forth motion
3 One way of brushing your teeth is by using
A a back and forttr motion to remove plaque on the outside surfacesB the tip of the tooth brush to clean the inside surfacesC small circular motions to clean the inside surfacesD circular motions to clean for the bitine surfaces
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look at the diagram below and answer the question that follows
Alzlreimer occrxs due to
A old ageB forgefrrlnessC dead brain cellsD depression and stress
Alzheimer'sIt is a disease tlnt attacks the brain, resulting in memory lossand impaired thinking
Svmptoms. Forgetfulnessc Disorientation. Impaired
judgmentr Depressionr Misplacing
things. Mood /
behaviourchanges
r Difficulty doingfamiliar tasks
W(Adapted from Sunday Times, 12 April 2009)
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Look at the advertisement and answer the question that follows
5 The offer is valid when we
A buy the whole chickenB buy any product at the storeC visit the store on 15 APril 2009
' D buy RM80 or above in a single recerpt
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(Adapted from The Star, 14 April 2009)
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Read tlre advertisement and answer the question that follows
Isrning via guru.netmy is
A cha[engingB interestingC irfrensiveD simple
Wro saYsleantlry'tsbofing?Not anymore with an efflective method via guru.net.my
Features:o More than 70000 questionso Easy monitoring system for parentso Exciting and interactive multimedia features
(Adapted from NST, 2l APILI2009)
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Study the pie chart below and answer the question that follows
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7 Which of the following is the most dominant pastime of youths?
A Listening to mrsic' B Watching television
C Participating in sportsD Hanging out in stropping malls
Look at the cartoon stip and answer the question that follows
fHERE WAS gOTYIETHINO IY{Ag PLANNIilETO PofOpAV
(Taken from Startwo, 16 March 2009)We can say that the cat is
A sickB lazyC hungryD naughty
Pastimes of Youths
Listening tomusic24o/o Participating in
sports12o/o
shopping malls14o/o
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Questions 9 - 15Read the following passage and choose the best answer.
the answer sheet.
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There was once a Sufi master who led his disciples into a jungle full of marshy
swamps for ascetic practice. There, they met a lone practitioner who (9) - there
for the same purpose. The master shouted to him, "Hey you, be careful, there is much
quicksand around here. If you're not careful, one false step, and you will be (10)-
up by the mud." The lone pract i t ioner calmly repl ied, 'o l t is you (11) -
must be careful . I am alone. I f I miss a step and get bogged (12),
I alone would be harmed. On the other hand, you are leading a group of people. If you
take a wrong step, many (13)-with you'"
We have to bear the (la) f our actions. When a single person takes the
wrong step, only he himself will be affected. But when a leader does so, he will lead all
his followers ts disaster. We have always been taught to honour great leaders and glorify
the deeds of famous ministers, generals, teachers and rulers. Of course we admire them
6 5) their achievements. However, has anyone given voice to the tens of
thousands of lives sacrificed in the name of such achievements, in the same way the lone
practitioner spoke up for the Sufi master's followers?(Adapted from: Sey Li Wen ,2000 Leadership)
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Questions 16 - 25Read the information on the natural benefits and curative properties of fruits. Then answer thefoilowing qtrestions.
AppleThe apple is considered as a protective food. It contains minerals and vitamins in abundance.Apart from its energy value, it plays an important role in the normal development of metabolicfuirctions. Apples are highly beneficial in tlre fteatrnent of all kinds of headache.
BananaThe banana is one of the oldest and a very hygienic fruit as it comes in a o'germ-proof'package. Its thick covering provides an excellent protection against bacteria andcontamination. It contains a large amount of easily assimilated sugar. Bananas are of greatvalue both in constipation and diarrhoea.
GrapeThe grape is a highly valued fruit mainly for its rich content of sugar. It is highly nutritiousand easily digested. Grapes are highly beneficial in the teatment of heart disease. They tone upthe heart and are effective in relieving cardiac pain and palpitation of the heart.
PapayaThe papaya has been regarded as one of the most valuable topical fruits, It is a rich source ofvitamin C. It is not only one of the most easily digested fruits, but it also aids in the digestionof other Ms. Frestr juice of raw papaya mixed with honey can be applied with beneficial rezultsover inflamed tonsils for diphtheria and other throat disorders. It dissolves themembrane and prevents infection from spreading.
0rangeThe orange is a rich source of vitarnin A, B, C and calcium. It is the most popular citus fruit.Its vitamin C content helps the body tissues to use the calcium contained in food. This fruit,being an excellent source of calcium and vitamin C, is valuable in the teaftnent of diseases ofthe bone and teeth.
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Complete the table by filling in the appropriate answers.
Name of Fruit Curative Property
Orange 16
t7 Treatnent of heart disease
l8 Good for throat disorders
Banana t9
20 All types of headache
Questions 2l - 25
Complete the sentences below using the given information.
2l Grapes are highly nutritious and a rich source
22 The banana is hygienic because
23 The apple is rich in vitamins and
24 The papaya is easily digested and helps ..................
25 'Vitamin C in citus fruits helps the body tissues to utilize
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Section C
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Questions 26'30 Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.I A,long time ago, a girl named Li-li got married and went to live with her
husband and her mother-in-law. In a very itrort time, Li-li founa that she could191^ gtt along _with her mother-in-law'at all. Their personaliti-s were verydifferent, and l,i-li. was angered by many of her mother-in-law's habits. Iiraddition, her mother-in-law constantly briticis6d her.
2 Days passed days, and weeks passed weeks. Li-li and her mother-in-lawnever- stopped arguing and fighting. But what made the situation even worsewas that, according to Chinese tradition, Lili had to bow to hei mother-in-lawand .obey her eve-ry -wish. All the anger and unhappiness i" irr" house werecausing _the po.o.r husband great distresi. He did nof 'know
what to do; on thione hand was his mother and on the other was his wife, both of whom he loveddearly. !9 could not tell his mother not to pick on his wife *ho *ur not filial.
3 Finally, Li-li could not stand her mother-in-law's Uua-L*per anddictatorship
-any-longer,_and she decided to do somethin! ul*tlt. Li.li could
not turn to her husband for help, so she decided to seef help elsewhere. Shewent to see her. fatlel'q good friend, Mr. Huang, who sold herbs. She told himthe situation and asked if he would give her sorii poison ro tfrui stti could solvethe. problem once and for all. Mr.-Huang did nit iook-."tptipd nor did hescold Li-li. In fact, he nodded in sympatlry but?id not say anything.'
4 He went into the back room, and-returned in a fr* ininr'itrs with a packet ofherbs. He told Li-li, "you can'r use-a quick-acting poiso; i;;;rid;f to;;mother-in-law because that would 94"rg peopi"'to becorii- suspici6us.lherefore, I have given you a number of herbs^tfraf witt rlo;t;;iron tier boay.F try other day Pretare some soup with meat and put a littlJ Jitn r. herbs inher serving. Now, in order to make sure.nobody suspects you when she dies,you must be very careful and act very friendly -towards.
her. Don't argue with_ heq obey h,er every wish and teat her like u qr*.;'5 Li-li was !.oft ltuppy.ald relieved. Finally, there was going to be a solution
tgr the ^problem. She thanked Mr. Huang profujJty and hurri"ed f;d" dt:t*t;";
plot of murdering_hcr mother-in-law. we6ts *.nt by, ;d ;dthr-*rnt by, andgYery other day, Li-li served the specially-treated'food to hei mother-in-law.She remembered what Mr. Hu1ng irad said about avoiding rurp1"io", so shecontrolled her temper, obeyed her mother-in-law and trieatea h.r iike hermother.
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6 After six.months had passed, the whole household had changed. Li-li 35practised controlling-her temper so much that she'found tttuitrtr.-uiio"ori niu.,.go! mad- or upset. She hadn'i had an argument in six months with her mother-in-law, who now seemed much kinder and eisier to get aong *itrr.
7 , -. The mother-in-law's attitude towards LiJi'changia *a she besan to loveLi-li like her own. daughter. She kept telling friends ina trrutiuir ifr":t Li-li was 40the best daughter-in-law one could
-ever firid. Li-li and her mothet-in-tu* *.r, :
now.treating each other like a real mother and daughter. Li-h'; trusband washappy to see what was happening.
8 9.n day, a remorseful-Li-ti dame to see Mr. Huang and asked for his help3g-?ln. She said, "Dear Mr. Huang, please help me to-keep itti poirotr ftotn 45killing my mother-in-law. she's cfianged into such a nice ;;;, and I loveher..like my own mother. I do not wan=t her to die because of ifrffiiron I gavehe,r.r,
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9 Mr. Huang smiled and nodded his head. "Li-li, there's nothing to worryabout. I never gav.e. you- any poison, The herbs I gave yo3 were suppiements to S0impro-ve her health. Ih. only porson was rn your inina una-yiirt attitudetowards her, but tlrat has been all wasnea away by ttre love you gave hd.',
Adapted from "Outpourings of the Hearf,
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From paragraph l,
26 (a) Who did Li-li live with when slre got manied?
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27 (a) How did the husband feel when the two wom€n quarrelled?
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O) In paragraph 3, why did Li-li seek Mr. Huang for help?
From para,graph 4,
28 (a) What are the two things that Li-li has to do so as not to arouse suspicion?
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(b) h paragraph 5, wtrich worrd has the same meaning as "anget''
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29 Why did Li-li visit Mr. Huang the second time?
From paragraph 9,
30 In your own words, explain wtrat Mr. Huang meflrt by "the only porson was in your mind'.
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Li-li had a ditrcult relationship with her mother_in_law.
trVrite a sunmary on:o what Li-li did to her mother-in-lawo the changes in their relationship
Your summary must:o fs in continuous ,aniting form (not in note form). use material from lines 15 to 52. not be longer tlnn 130 words, including the 10 words given below.
Begn your summaly as follows:
Li-li had a dfficult relationship with her mother-inJaw and so
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Read the following stanzas
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iAgain we are taken overBy clouds and rolling darkness.Small snails appearClashing tlreir timid homsAmong the moming gloryVures.
frDrinking milo,Nyonya and baba sit at home.This was forty years ago.Sarong-wrapped they countedSilver paper for the dead.Porffaits of grandfathersHung always in the parlour.Reading Tennyson, at sixp.m. in pajamas,Listening to down-pouringRain: the air ticksWittr gnats, black spiden fly,
Moths sweep out of our roomsWhere termites builtTheir hills of eggs and queens zoomIn heat. We wash our feetFor bed, watch mother uncoilHer snake hair, unbuckleThe silver mesh around her waisgWaiting for father pacingThe sand as fishers pullFrom the Staits after monsoon.
ivThe air is still, silentLike sleepers rocked in the pantun,Sheltered by MalaccaThis was forty years ago,When nyonya married baba.
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32 (a) From slarua ii, what does "clouds and rolling darkness', indicate?
I markl(b) Give one example of how the persona is influenced by westem culnre?
II mark](c) ln stanza iv, what time of the dav is it?
I markl(d) What do you think is the occupation of the persona,s father?
Give a reason for your answer.
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Read the extract from the short story The Necklace below and answer the questionsthat follow.
She saw first some bracelets, then a pearl necklace, then a Venetian gold cross setwith precious stones, of admirable workmanship. She tried on the ornaments before themirror, hesitated and could not inake up her mind to part with them, to give them back. Shekept asking, "Haven't you any more?"
"'Why, yes, look further. I don't know what you like."
Suddenly, she discovered, in a black satin box, a superb diamond necklace and herheart throbbed with an immoderate desire. Her hands trembled as she took it. She fastened itround her throat and was lost in ecstasy at her reflection in the mirror.
33 (a) Where was Madame Loisel when she was uying on the jewellery?
lI marklO) Why did Madame Loisel ask to see more jewellery?
I marlQ(c) From the extact, why did Madame Loisel want to borrow the necklace?
l1 markl(d) If you were Madame Loisel, would you be excited to see the diamond necklace?
Give a reason for voru answer.
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34 The following are the novels studied in the literature component in the EnglishLanguage
Jungle of Hope - Keris Mas
The Pearl - John Steinbeck
The Retum - K.S. Maniam
Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below
Using the details from the novel that you have studied,o Describe an event which you think is the most important.o Give reasons why you choose this event.
Support your answer with close reference to the text.
SECTION A: Di-rected \ilritingMARK SCHEME FOR Question I
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVESTo test the candidates abilitY to:
o read and comprehend the rubric. use the information to fulfill the tasko write with useful ideas within the framework of the questiono use clear and accurate Standard English, using a style and tone appropriate to the
task
The objectives above are rewarded as follows:CONTENT - 15 marksLANGUAGE ' 20 marksTOTAL - 35 marks
1. MARKS FOR CONTENTContent marks should be identified by the letter C followed by the content number andcircled.
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a)F'ORMAT - 3marks
o Fl - Title [l mark]o F2- Write in paragraphs [1 mark]o F3 - Name of writer tl mar$
b) CONTENT - 12 marks ( 12 content points )
Award one mark for the mere mention of the main idea, i.e.
v Cl - dateC2 - venueC3 - sPeakerC4 - tumofftaP-brushteethC5 - use shower - bathC6 - collect rain water - water plantsC7 - fix leaks - taPsC8 - use washing machine - full loadC9 - wash car - Pail not hoseC10 - turn offtaP - not in useCl I - do not wash - running waterCI2 - reuse water - cleaning
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2. MARKS FOR LANGUAGEMarks are awarded for:
(i) Accurate English(ii) Style and Tone appropriate to the task.
**Candidates need not use exact words given in the stimulus. However, own languagemust convey the same meaning
CRITERIA FOR MARKING LANGUAGEQuestion 1: Directed Writing
A19 -20
Excellent
Language is accurate except for first draft slipsNo grammatical mistakesEffective use ofvaried sentence structuresVocabulary is sophisticated and preciseSpelling and punctuation are accurate and helpfulParaeranhs have unitv and are well-linked
B16-18Good
Language is almost always accurateSentence structure is varied and interestingWide vocabularySpelling and punctuation are accurateParagraphs have unityAoorooriate tone and stvle
C13-15
Satisfactory
Language is largely accurateSimple sffuctures are used without errorsErrors occur in complex sentencesVocabulary is adequateSpelling and punctuation are generally accurateWritten in paragraphs but ideas may not be linkedAnorooriate tone and stvle
D11-13
Fair
Language is sufficiently accuratePatches of clarity when simple structures are usedSome variety in sentence sffuctureAdequate vocabulary but lacks precisionSpelling of simple words and punctuation are generally accurateParagaphs have some unityTone and stvle are sometimes appropriate
E7-9
Unsatisfactory
Meaning is never in doubtErrors are sufficiently frequent and seriousSome simple structures may be accurateVocabulary is limited and simple but not preciseSpelling errors in difficult wordsParagraphs lack planningTone and style inapprooriateMeaning is fairly clearMany serious erors - mainly SWE (single word error)
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a A few simple structures are used correctlyErrors in spelling of simple wordsParagraphs may not be usedTone and swle hidden in densiry of errors
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a Meaning is blunedMultiple word error MWE)o
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a Almost urrrecognizable as pieces of EnglishWhole sections may make no sense.a
SECTION B : Continuous Writing
MARKING SCHEME FOR QUESTION 2ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVESTo test candidates ability to:
o Write a piece of continuous prose in accurate Standard English.o Respond is relevant and creative to the task chosen.
MARKING METHOI)The whole composition should be read slowly, indicating all errors and placing ticks forgood use of language or subject matter. Examiners must judge which level best fits thegrade descriptions.
BAI\ID DESCRIPTIONS FOR TIIE ASSESSMENT OF CONTINUOUS WRITINGQuestion 2 : Continuous Writing
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A44-50
Excellent
Language is accurate except for first draft slipsNo grammatical mistakesEffective use of varied sentence structuresVocabulary is sophisticated and preciseSpelling and punctuation are accurate and helpfulParagraphs have unity and are wellJinked
B38-43Good
Language is almost always accurateSentence structure is varied and interestingWide vocabularySpelling and punctuation are accurateParagraphs have unityAopropriate tone and sWle
c32-37
Satisfactory
Language is largely accurateSimple structures are used without errorErrors occur in more complex structuresVocabulary is adequateSoelline and ounctuation are generallv accurate
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Written in paragraphs but ideas may not be linkedAppropriate tone and style
D26 -31
Fair
o Language is suffrciently accurateo Patches of clarity when simple structures are usedo Some variety in sentence structureso Adequate vocabulary but lacks precision. Spelling of simple words and punctuation generally accurateo Paragtraphs have some unityo Tone and style are sometimes appropriate
E20 -25
Unsatisfactory
Meaning is never in doubtErrors are sufficiently frequent and seriousSome simple stuctures may be accurateVocabulary is simple and limited but lacks precisionParagraphs may not be usedTone and style inappropriate
u (i)t4-19Poor
Meaning is fairly clearMany serious effors - mainly SWEA few simple structures are used correctlySimple words are spelt correctlyParagraphs lack planningTone and style hidden in density of errors
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Meaning is usually bluned but reader is able to get somesense.Multiple word errors MWE)
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Almost unrecognizable as pieces of EnglishWhere occasional patches of clarity occur, marks should beawarded.
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Section A: Graphic Materials. Short Texts and Rational Cloze
Mark SchemeAward marks as follow:-26 (a) her husband and her mother-in-law (mention both)
(b) she criticised her
27 (a) distressed
23 (a) (i) she had to make soup for her mother-in-law
(ii) she had to pretend to be friendly towards her mother-in-law
(b) temper
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Zg She did not want to poison her mother-inJaw anymore/ she wanted Mr. Huang tostop the poison from killing her mother-in-law (1 mark)
30 It was Li-li's (initial) attitude towards her mother-inJaw that was causing the
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Total marks awarded - 15 marks
3l Content points for summary writing [1 x 10 = 10 marks]. (i) went to look for Mr. Huang. (iD asked for poison to kill her mother-inJawo (iii) prepared soup for mother-in-lawo (iv) controlled her temper. (v) obeyed her mother-in-lawo (vi) treated her like a mothero (vii) almost never got mad I angryo (viii) began to love her mother-in-lawo (ix) went to find Mr. Huang second time. (x) asked Mr. Huang to stop poison from killing her mother-inJawo (xi) mother-in-law began to love Li-lio (xii) praised Li-li
*(Note - content must be in order set except for points xi & xii)For example, point (i) should precede point (ii). If candidate gives point (ii) before point(i), award mark for point (i) only. This applies for the rest of the points.
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) . Sustained rephrasing. Phrases that are too
difficult to extract can betaken from the text.
. The expression used bythe candidate is secure.
) . The language is accurate.. There are some slips or
minor errors.. Language is very well
organised and coherentthroughout the piece ofwriting.
. Ability to use originalsentences and writecomplex structures.
4 r There is noticeablerephrasing,
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4 r The language is largelyaccurate.
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generally sound. parts.. There is some ability to
use original and complexstructures.
3 r There is limitedrephrasing.
r There is intelligent andselected lifting.
. The expression is notalwavs secure.
aJ . The language is
sufficiently accurate.. There are noticeable
serious elTors.. It is fairly well organized
and coherent in someParts.
2 There is evidence ofcopying some relevantsentences from the text orwholesale copying.There are attempts tosubstitute with their ownlanguage and this islimited to single wordsonly.
2 r The meaning of thesummary is not in doubt.
. There are frequent seriouseffors.
r The text is poorlyorganized and it lackscoherence.
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. There is more or less acomplete transcript of theoriginal text.
. There is word for wordcopying.
. The originality of thecandidate's writing isbarely noticeable.
. There is mindless lifting,which includes theinelevant sentences aswell.
I ' There is a high incidenceof serious errors.
. The syntax is fractured.r The text is incoherent.
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. If the summary is outside the given text which is considered totally irrelevant,then the mark of o'0" is awarded.
. If the candidate copies more or less the text, the MAXIMUM marks awarded forthe section on USE OF ENGLISH is "3".
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' If a candidate writes in note form throughout the answer, a mark of ((0" is givenfor STYLE and PRESENTATION. The candidate will not get any marks forsections on PARAPHRASE and USE OF ENGLISH.
' The length for the summary is 130 words, including the 10 given words. If acandidate does not make use of the l0 given words, he/she is allowed to write atotal of 120 words.
I Draw 2 slanting lines // after the 130ft or 120ft word. Content points and languagemarks will not be considered after the stipulated number of words. The candidatecannot be penalised if the total number of words exceed the total number.
r Contractions are counted as 2 words except for can't which is a word (cannot).Proper nouns are not counted as one.
Section D: Poem. Short Storv and Novel
Question 32 @oem)MARKS SCHEME: Section D32 a). It is going to rain.
Do not award any mark for: rain/raining
b). Reads Tennyson / wears pajamas
c). Evening / late evening / night / late at night
d). Any suitable answer:r mention any suitable occupation (l mark). any suitable reason to support the suggested occupation (l mark)
b). She did not like what she saw/ she was vain/fussy/choosy/undecided (l mark)
c). She wanted to wear it to the ball / she wanted to match it with her gown/She had no ornament to wear / any suitable answer. Do not accept -she wanted togo to the ball
(1 mark)
d). - Accept any suitable answer.- Do not award any mark for only a Yes / No answer (0 or 2 marks)
(1 mark)
(1 mark)
(l mark)
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QUESTION 34 - THE NOYEL1.0 Award of Marks1.1 Content l0 marks (MAXIMLJM)1.2 Language 05 marks TOTAL MARKS AWARDED 15
NOTE:NO MARKS will be awarded IF :othere is no understanding of the requirement(s) task'o The response is in a laniuage other than ENGLISH! Marks for language will be deducted for
use of any language other than English.o If there is NO response.o I mark will be awarded if the candidate mentions something about the novel.
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5 o The language is accurate.o It is very well organized.o It can be easily understood.
l0-09 o A relevant response to the given task.o There is always detailed and well
developed textual evidence.oThe candidate maintains a consistent and
convincing point of view
4 o The language is largelyaccurate.
o It is well organized.o It can be easily understood.
08-07 o There is a relevant response to the task.oThere is usually textual evidence and
maintains a consistent point of view.oThere is some development.
aJ r There are frequent enors but
the meaning is verY clear.o The text is fairly organized.o It is easily understood.
06-05 o An intermittently relevant (times when it isrelated to the response) response to thequestion.
oThe candidate provides little textualevidence.
o The point of view is consistent in someoarts .
2 oThere is some bluning inthe meaning.
o The text is poorly organized.o It is generally diffrcult to
understand.
04-03 rThis is a response of very little relevance tothe question . Mere mention of eventwithout any reasons
oThere is hardly any textual evidence.oThe point of view is difficult to understand.
Mere narration.
I o Makes little or no sense atall.
o The text is diffrcult to reador understand.
rThere is no organization.
02-0r o No mention of evento It shows barely any understanding of the
requirement(s) of the question.o The point of view is not established.o There is no mention of examples from the