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SECTION A
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 15 minutes]
Answer all questions in this paper.
The text below is about loafing among youth.
Question 1
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. The errors have been underlined for you.
Write one word to correct the error in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word
must not change the meaning of the sentence .

Loafing or the lepak culture is a very serious problems among the youth in e.g problem
this country. Many school children are see loitering and idling during and after (a)____________
school hours in shopping malls, cyber cafes and fast food restaurants. Their tend to (b)____________
stay away from their family and school, and very often get involved with some (c)____________
form of negative social activity. Furthermore, a lot of time was wasted. Loafing (d)____________
occurs among the youth although they find school to be boring. They feel that (e)____________
spending time with friends is more entertaining and relaxed. The stress and (f)____________
pressure of homework, schoolwork and examinations can also causing teenagers (g)____________
to loaf. Many of them are not able to handles failure and so resort to staying away (h)____________
or confronting the failure. Family problems can also lead to loafing. The better (i)____________
way by overcome problems, according to them, is to stay away and spend time (j)____________
with their peers who are also facing similar problems.

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SECTION B
(30 marks)
(Time suggested: 40 minutes)
Question 2
Read the following flyer. Then, answer questions (a) (j).

Sunway Lagoon is now open daily! 10:00 am to

6:00 pm
RM120.00 per entry
Step inside and youll discover a magical kingdom of pure fun and excitement. Experience the
wonders of more than 80 rides. The attractions spread across Water Park, Amusement Park,
Extreme Park, Wildlife Park, Scream Park and Asias Nickelodeon Themed Land. You can
soak up the sun at the Water Park on Surf Beach, which at over 13,000sqm is the Worlds
Largest Man Made Sandy Surf Beach. Prepare to challenge yourself for the highest, the longest
and the fastest thrills and excitement! All these excitements are available at Sunway Lagoon in
Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
[10 marks]

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Questions (a) (j)
Using information from the flyer, complete the following graphic organiser.

Location:
a)_________________________________

Entrance Fee:
b) _________________________________

Opening Hours:
c) _________________________________

SUNWAY LAGOON
Number of Rides:
d) _________________________________

Attractions:
e) _________________________________
f) _________________________________
g) _________________________________
h) _________________________________
i) _________________________________
j) _________________________________

[10 marks]
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Question 3
Read the brochure below. Then, answer questions (a) (j)

Diploma/Degree Programmes

PIONEER COLLEGE
For Quality Education
SPM/O Levels/LCCI Diploma Higher Diploma
Degree in UK/Australia/NZ
Complete 2 to 3 semesters study at Pioneer College and 4 to 5
semesters at well-known universities in UK/Australia/NZ

Internationally recognised qualifications

fully-equipped library

outstanding high pass rates and excellent individual performance

performance

excellent track record for the past 10 years

affordable fees/educational loans available for qualified students

central location buses available

a spacious campus ground

counselling available : Monday Saturday, 9.00 a.m. 4.00 p.m.

Gain a first-class qualification in
ECONOMICS
Next intake
COMPUTER STUDIES
Part/Full time
LAW
ACCOUNTANCY
June 2016
COMMERCE
When you are making an important
career decision, do it with an informed mind.
Contact us for more information:
Pioneer College A Commitment to Outstanding Performance
9, Jalan Trenquera,
Bangsar,
59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603-28213633

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Questions (a) (d)
Based on the brochure, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
(a)

Students will have to complete 2 to 3 semesters studying at Pioneer

College before they continue abroad.

(b) All students are entitled to educational loans.

(c)

Pioneer College offers programmes only for full time students.

(d) Pioneer College is situated at a main location.

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[1 mark]

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[1 mark]

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[1 mark]

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[1 mark]

Questions (e) (i)

(e) What did the college gain in the past 10 years?
______________________________________________________________________
(f)

What can you do in order to get more information about the college?
__________________________________________________________________

(g)

Word

(i)

large

_______________________________

[1 mark]

(ii)

guidance

_______________________________

[1 mark]

What is the advantage of studying overseas?

______________________________________________________________________

(i)

[1 mark]

Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the brochure.

Meaning

(h)

[1 mark]

[1 mark]

Why it is important for you to get enough information before making any career
decision?
[1 mark]
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(j) You have come across a brochure about Pioneer College. You want to encourage your sister to
apply for this college. In about 50 words, write an e-mail to your sister.
In your e-mail:

Encourage her to apply for this college

Give reasons why she should apply
Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

Hi___________________,
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From,
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SECTION C
[20 marks]
[Time suggested: 20 minutes]
Question 4
Read the following passage.

Jocelyn spent all day playing happily with her friends outside her apartment as her mom, Jaimee,
kept her eye from a window.
At about 4 p.m., Jocelyn walked around the corner of the building to get her bicycle and
disappeared. The frantic mother called out to her daughter as she searched the building. She knew
something was wrong when she saw that Jocelyns bike was still there. Jaimee called 911.
Police officers blocked the streets and searched the suburban neighbourhood and handed out a
photo of the blonde girl Jocelyn. Kino, 15, was with some friends moving a couch into the
apartment of his elderly neighbour when a police officer approached him and asked if hed seen
Jocelyn. A little bit later, Kino walked over to Jocelyns apartment to check out the situation.
I felt that I was going to find her, he said and cycled his BMX. He searched without a plan, simply
keeping a sharp eye out as he cycled past the wealthy neighbourhood. Suddenly a maroon Chevy
passed by him. He made eye contact with the man behind the wheel, and saw a tiny blonde girl in
the passenger seat. Kino instantly knew it was her. He trailed the car but the driver kept moving,
slowly. Finally, the driver pulled the car to the side of the road a few hundred metres ahead of him
and pushed open the passenger-side door. Jocelyn slipped out of the car, and ran into Kinos arms.
The kidnapper sped away.
Chief of the Police Department complimented Kino for his bravery.

(ADAPTED -Reader's Digest Magazine November 2013 )

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Read the passage carefully and answer the questions (a) (i)
a)

b)

c)

Who was watching out for Jocelyn when she was out with her friends?
_________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]

Why was Jocelyns mom worried and panicky?

_________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]

State the steps taken by the police, when they received the emergency call ?
i.
__________________________________________________________
ii.
__________________________________________________________
I felt that I was going to find her, he said .

d)

State a good value you see in Kino ?

_________________________________________________________________
e)

f)

g)

h)

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word/phrase from the passage

Meaning
Word / phrase
i)
Feeling of fear and worry
ii)
a town nearer to a larger city
iii)
moved nearer to someone
iv)
moved slowly as you followed
behind
Who did Kino see on the passenger -side of the seat in the car ?
________________________________________________________________
Why did Jocelyn hug Kino when she escaped from the car?
________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]

[4 marks]

[1 mark]

[1 mark]

If you were Jocelyns brother/sister, what advice would you give to Jocelyn?
i)
ii)

i)

[1 mark]
[1 mark]

__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

Suggest two OTHER examples of brave act.

i.
_______________________________________________________
ii.
_______________________________________________________

[1 mark]
[1 mark]

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Question 5
Read the poem carefully. Then, answer questions (a) to (d)

HEIR CONDITIONING

Grand dad did you breathe

before air cons were invented
was it hard staying
alive without modern inventions?
Grandma werent you flustered
as you fluttered with paper fans?
Could you communicate before
faxes and long distance calls
became basic necessities?

Grandchild we lived
before your age. Because
of our ignorance,
we did not know
pollution, stress, traffic jams
destruction of forests, streams and
hills
we feared God and nature
now nature fears you and
money is your new God.
M SHANmughalingam

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(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

In stanza one, how did the grandparents live?

_________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]

What is the God of the younger generation?

_________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]

Based on stanza two, state one environmental problem due to modern inventions.
_________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]

Which era would you prefer to live in the grandparents era or the grandchilds
era? Give a reason for your answer.

Answer:___________________________________________________________

Reason:____________________________________________________________

[2 marks]

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[5 marks]

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SECTION D
[40 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]
Question 6:
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.
Write an article on how to prevent heatstroke. Use the notes given to help you.

When writing your article:

Use the notes given to help you

Add other relevant information to make your article interesting.

Make sure your article is between 120 to 150 words

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[30 marks]

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Question 7
The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component in English Language.

1. Around the World in 80 Days

2. How I Met Myself
3. The Railway Children

Jules Verne
David A. Hill
Edith Nesbit ( retold by John Escott)

Based on one of the novels above,

write about the value of determination which is shown in the novel.

explain how this value can help you to be a better person.

Provide evidence from the text to support your response.

Write:

in not less than 50 words

in continuous writing (not in note form)

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[10 marks]

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