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Dear Editor
TV programmes shown during weekends are boring. I noticed that better movies are
aired on weekdays. Unfortunately, working parents and school-going children tend to
miss them because such movies are shown rather late that is from 10 p.m. to
midnight.
Working Mum

1.

Working mum is complaining about

A movies being shown before 10 p.m.
B poor scheduling of TV programmes
C children watching too much television
D boring movies being aired on weekdays

Well, it was raining heavily

when we arrived. But then it
stopped later in the
afternoon. We had a
wonderful picnic on the
beach. The weather was
cool and the sunset was the
best that I had ever seen!

Joe, did you have a

good time in
Langkawi?

2. From the dialogue above, we know that Joe had

A a miserable time
B an enjoyable time
C an annoying time
D a comfortable time

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CITI College is organising a revision workshop for Form Five students on

August 9 and 10 from 9a.m. to 1p.m.at its Bandar Baru campus. The
workshop will cover History, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. The
session is limited to 100 participants. For more details, contact Ms Lee at 0355336677.
3. From the notice above, we know that the workshop is
A aimed at Science subjects.
B held for one whole day.
C organised for fifth formers.
D conducted by Ms Lee.

4. From the comic strip above, the phrase I'm a grown man suggests that the character
A loves his family
B is not really sick
C does not need a wife

D can take care of himself

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MAKE COURTESY OUR LIFE

5. The slogan above tells us to be more

A efficient
B punctual
C healthy
D polite

Kuala Lumpur: The Health Ministry of Health has confirmed that bacterial
infection is not the cause of death of two babies in a day care centre in Taman
Pertama on Thursday. However , the Health Director General said the
choking on milk is not ruled out yet

6. The phrase not ruled out yet tells us that the cause of the babies' death is
A still under investigation
B still a mystery
C the result of drinking excessive milk
D due to the negligence of the centre

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7. The book is recommended for

A teenagers who are active
B teenagers who hold many responsibilities
C teenagers who thrive to improve self-image, get their goals and resist
peer pressure
D hopeless teenagers

I am a disabled woman and a frequent user of parking spaces as I have to do my

own shopping and run household errands.
Unfortunately, there are very few parking spaces for the disabled around Utara
Mall. Even these few are always occupied by able-bodied people.
I suggest that people who occupy the parking spaces meant for the disabled be
fined heavily by the relevant authorities

8. In the letter above, Vannish wants the public to

A assist the relevant authorities
B consider the plight of the disabled
C use any parking spaces available
D help her manage her household tasks

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Question 9 to 15 are based on the following passage.

Pulau Pinang, known as the Pearl of the Orient, is a popular tourist

destination. Thousands of tourists visit the islan every year. Foreign tourists normally
(9) by air to the international airport in Bayan Lepas about 15 kilometres (10) from
the city centre. Local tourists from the mainland can (11) the ferry to the island.
Many interesting (12) await the tourists. There are 5-star hotels, shopping
complexes with numerous (13) outlets. It is indeed a gourmets (14) , offering a
wide range of cheap and delicious local delicacies. To know the city better, one is
recommended to either walk or take a trishaw ride along busy streets to observe the
colourful
9.

(15 of the place and the people.

A travel

B eaten

B travels

C eatable

C travelled

D eating

D travelling
14.
10.

A retreat

A away

B resort

B along

C paradise

C off

D playground

D out
15.
11.

A character

A board

B decorations

B boards

C appearances

C boarded

D language

D boarding

12.

A stories
B activities
C festivals
D celebrations

13.

A eat
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Section B
[10 marks]

The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines for world markets (Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa'' ) is a Malay
film history published by KRU Studios to the market internationally with the aim of introducing the history
and culture of the Malay world. Epic film is clearly adapted from the prose, Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa
which narrated the history of the earliest state Kedah.

A film directed by Yusry Abdul Halim (from the KRU) is now showing in Malaysian cinemas
starting from March 10, 2011 (after the royal presentation before the February 25 ), by Stephen Rahman
Hughes as the character Merong Mahawangsa, accompanied by a large cast of local and foreign, especially
Dato 'Haji Rahim Razali, Ummi Nazeera, Khir Rahman, Jehan Miskin , Umie Aida and Maya Karin.
In the year 120, Roman Empire at that time under the reign of Hadrian, while in China, Han dynasty are a
powerful empire and has expanded its rule to the Central Asian countries. As the Roman fleet did their
repairs and traded in Goa, they asked Merong Mahawangsa to escort a Roman prince to Southeast Asia, to
wed a beautiful Chinese princess from the Han Dynasty, Princess Meng Li Hua. The Chinese princess and
the Roman prince are supposed to meet halfway and be married on neutral grounds. However, pirate of the
Garuda clan has a different design. They decide to kidnap Princess of China and make it as a hostage. At the
end of irrigation Strait of Malacca, Merong Mahawangsa and the fleet was attacked by Garuda. Thus, it is
the duty of Merong Mahawangsa to rescue Princess of China and integrate her with the Prince of Rome in a
marriage of two great civilizations of East and West.

Question 16 - 20
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Fill in the blanks with correct answer from the text.

16 Movie Title:

17 Released Date:

18 Director:

19 Producer

20 Hero

Question 21 to 25
Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the text.

21. This epic was adapted from an old prose of the history of early Kedah
,

22. Merong Mahawangsa was instructed to accompany.

to meet her betrothed Roman Prince.
23. The Han Princess was on her way to when she
was kidnapped by Garuda.

24. The grand wedding of Princess of China and Prince of Rome is a marriage
of...
25. Names of three local casts in the film are.
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[10 marks]

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Section D
[20 marks]
[Time suggested: 35 minutes]
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Read the following stanza of He Had Such Quiet Eyes and answer the questions that
follow.
If only shed been wise
And listened to the advice
Never to compromise
With pleasure seeking guys
Shed have been free from the hows and whys
Now heres a bit of advice
Be sure that nice really means nice
Then youll never be losing at dice
Through you may lose your heart once or twice.

Bibsy Soenharjo
(a) What does the poet wish the girl had done?
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[1 mark]
(b) What is the advice, according to the poem?
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[1 mark]
(c) What should the girl look out for?
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[1 mark]
(d) In your opinion, what should young girls do to protect themselves from unscrupulous men?

(i)

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(ii)

[2 marks]

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The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English
Language.

The Curse

Lee Su Ann

Step By Wicked Step

Anne Fine

Catch Us If You Can

Catherine MacPhail

Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.
Based on the novel that you have read, write about an important message that is found in
the book. Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.
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