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PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2014 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FORM FOUR

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This question paper consists of four sections: Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D Answer all the questions in the question paper. Questions in Section A have four options. Answer each question by circling the correct space on page 12. For examiners use Section A B C D Total Marks 15 10 25 20 70

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Section A [ 15 marks ] Questions 1 15 Choose the best answer from the given options and answer on the answer sheet provided.

INTENSIVE FRENCH CLASSES Modules: Conversational skills Listening Comprehension Elementary Writing

At these classes, students will acquire A elementary skills B skills to do projects C language skills after a year D speaking and writing skills

Meditation is a practice used to relax the body and calm the mind. It is the process of clearing the mind of all its chaos. In short, meditation is the ability to relax the mind and give it freedom to be.

When doing meditation, the mind is A in training B relaxed and free C full of chaotic thoughts D cleared of unhappy thoughts

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What should the public do when they see this sign? A Follow the railway track B Use the track as a form of crossing C Avoid using the tracks as a pedestrian crossing

First hour: Subsequent hour After 9.00 pm

Parking Fees RM2.00 RM1.50 RM5.00 per entry

From the notice, drivers who park for three and a half hours after 9 will have to pay A RM2.00 B RM3.50 C RM5.00 D RM6.50

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Study the notice below and answer the question that follows.

Who would most probably find it necessary to ring the bell? A B C D 6 A person passing by A person who wants service A person serving behind the counter A person who lost something

Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

What is the purpose of the CCTV and the notice? A B C D To deter potential break-ins. To take photographs of shoppers. To warn shoplifters. To keep an eye on the amount of goods sold.

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Friday April 7 2006 Birthday boy, John Hartson, scored the only goal of the game as Celtic won the Scottish Premier League with a 1 - 0 win at home to Hearts yesterday. It was a st sensational 20-yard volley from Hartson who was celebrating his 31 birthday.

Read the news report above and answer the question that follows.

When is Hartson's birthday? A B C D 5 April th 6 April th 7 April th 8 April

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Read the information below and answer the question that follows.

CONDO TO LET 3 rooms partially furnished Bathrooms attached Rental RM900 Students (3 girls only) or couple with one child are welcome 24-hour security watch Swimming pool, gym and walking treks

Which of the following would be of top consideration by students? A B C D Partially-furnished rooms Facilities Attached bathrooms Low rental

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Questions 9 -15 Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Then, circle A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. There are differences between creative and logical thinking. When we __ 9__ to come up with as many ideas as possible, we are thinking creatively. We also call __10__ brainstorming. We keep __11__ open mind about the ideas. No idea __12__ ridiculous. __13__, logical thinking is the search for the right answer. Once we have found a __14__ solution, we stop looking for alternatives. In doing this, we __15__ have missed out on better solutions. Creative and logical thinking both complement each other in problem-solving.

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try tries tried trying this that these those a an the some is considered is considering was considered is being considered

13 A Since B Besides C However D Although 14 A work B works C worked D working 15 A can B may C must D ought

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Section B [10 marks] Questions 16 25 Orchid Tour Orchid lovers will find the orchid nursery at Taman Pertanian Jubli Perak in Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, a delight. There are a variety of orchids on show. The nursery is open from 9 a.m to 9 p.m during the weekends. For more details, call Shah at 0123340948. Community Concert JBCARE is holding a Charity Community Concert at 51, Jalan Permas 9/12, in Masai, Johor Baru at 4 p.m. The event features JBCARE Jazz Big Band, Marimba Duet and Clarinet Duet among others. For enquiries, call JBCARE at 073886815.

Computer Workshop All kids between the ages of 7-10 are invited to participate in a computer workshop on 21 August from 10 a.m. to5 p.m. at Kelabu Community Hall, Taman Nirwana, Ampang. For further details, call Jeanie at 012-6565897.

Cheesecake Making Course Chef Joe will demonstrate how to make delicious cheesecakes to those interested on 16 March from 2 p.m. 5 p.m. at Hotel Melody. Registration fee: RM 100 per person.

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Question 16-20 Based on the information given, write the name of the most appropriate activity for each person below. Description 16 Mrs Leong wants to get some bargains for bedspread. Zaimah wants her children to learn how to surf the Internet. Indera is interested in learning to make mouthwatering cheesecakes. Su Ann and her family are interested in looking at some good art pieces. Encik Azman wants to enjoy music from all over the world Malaysian International Artist Show is _____________________________ ______________________________ Activity

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The venue of the cheesecake making course is _________________________

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Only ___________________________________________________________ are eligble to participate in the computer workshop.

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_______________________________________________ are on display at the orchid show.

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One can buy ____________________________________________________ at the East India Sale.

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Section C [25 marks] Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow. 1 South Korea, the world's most wired country, is rushing to turn what sounds like science fiction into everyday life. Seoul has a grand vision of a robot in every home. The Government, which succeeded in getting broadband Internet into 72 per cent of all households in the past half-decade, has marshalled an army of scientists and business leader to make robots into full members of society. Networked robots that are scheduled to enter mass production by next year, for example, will relay messages to parents or teach children English and sing and dance for them when they get bored. Outside the home, they are expected to guide customers at post offices or patrol public areas, searching for intruders and transmitting images to monitoring centres. If all goes according to plan, robots will be in every South Korean household by 2015-2020. That is the prediction, at least, of the Ministry of Information and Communication, which has grouped more than 30 companies, as well as 1,000 scientists from universities and research institutes, under its wing. Some want to move even faster. My personal goal is to put a robot in every home by 2010, said Oh Sang Rok, manager of the ministry's intelligent service robot project.

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Despite education lagging behind the technology, the Government is pushing ahead relentlessly. It has drawn a precise timetable on specific technologies to develop or invent robotics. Oh of the Communication Ministry said South Korea lagged behind US, Japanese and European competitors in robotics but was aiming to be Number 3 by 2013.

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South Korea decided three years ago to develop service robots that instead of operating independently, derive their intelligence from being part of a network. Late last year, three types of robots were distributed to 64 randomly selected households, as well as two post offices, with mixed results. In October this year, a second phase in the testing will put robots in 650 households and 20 public places. By next year, the networked robots are expected to be in the market. Yujin Robot started developing prototypes in 2004 and has sold 100, mostly to universities and research institutes. It is the leader in making small US$500 [RM1,885] robots that move around the house using sensors, vacuuming or sweeping. They have become popular with newlyweds.

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Kim Mun Sang, Director of the Centre for Intelligent Robotics, which groups about 500 scientists in a project by Government 40 and industry, said networked robots needed a successful application before they could become fully integrated within the wired society. Conditions will not be ripe for such an eventuality for another five to ten years.

How soon would robots be part and parcel of our society?

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Sourced from NYT/New Straits Times Tuesday April 4 2006 Questions 26 - 30 Answer all questions. You are advised to answer them in the order set. 26. [a] From paragraph 2, who or what are going to become fully fledged members of society in South Korea by year end?

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From paragraph 2, which word in this paragraph means gathered?

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From paragraph 3, how would you measure the scale of the robotics industry?

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From paragraph 3, the word its in line 15 refers to

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From paragraph 5, what has the Seoul Government done to ensure South Korea achieves its objective of being Number Three in the world?

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From paragraph 5, list two countries that are ahead of South Korea in the robotics programme. [i] [ii]

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From paragraph 6, how do service robots operate intelligently?

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From paragraph 8, how is the Centre for Intelligent Robotics going to ensure that networked robots could be fully integrated within wired society? Answer in your own words.

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Based on the passage given, write a summary of the steps taken by the South Korean Government to develop the robotics industry. Include the work of the Ministry of Information and Communication the progress so far the problems if any Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original meaning. Your summary must be in continuous writing form [not in note form] use materials from lines 4-45 [Paragraphs 2 - 8] not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below. Begin your summary as follows The South Korean Ministry of Information and Communication has grouped . ... . .... . . ... . . ... . ... . . ... .. ... - 13 -

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Section D (20 marks) 32. Read the poem and answer all the questions. IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP At dawn they returned home their soaky clothes torn and approached the stove their limbs marked by scratches their legs full of wounds but on their brows there was not a sign of despair The whole day and night just passed they had to brave the horrendous flood in the water all the time between bloated carcasses and tiny chips of tree barks desperately looking for their sons albino buffalo that was never found There were born amidst hardship and grew up without a sigh or a complaint now they are in the kitchen, making jokes while rolling their cigarette leaves By Latiff Mohidin Translated by Salleh Ben Joned (a)From stanza 1,why do you think they approached the stove? .(1 mark) (b)From stanza 2, which phrase shows that the flood had caused the loss of lives? ..(1 mark)

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(c)From Stanza 3,what type of life is a life of hardship? ..(1 mark) (d) The poem is about a flood disaster. In your own words suggest two ways that you can do to help the flood victims. . ... (2 marks)

(e) Why were their clothes soaky?

(1 mark) (f) Write down the line in the poem which reveals that this incident took place in a village? ..(1 mark) (g) What does the phrase bloated carcasses refer to? .(1 mark) (h) In your opinion, what kind of attitude do the last two lines imply? Explain. (2 marks)

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33. Read the poem and answer all the questions.

He Had Such Quiet Eyes He had such quiet eyes She did not realise They were two pools of lies Layered with thinnest ice To her, those quiet eyes Were breathing desolate sighs Imploring her to be nice And to render him paradise If only shed been wise And had listened to the advice Never to compromise With pleasure-seeking guys Shed be 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 Though you may lose your heart once or twice Bibsy Soenharjo-1968

(a)From stanza1, what was the woman blind to? .....(1 mark) (b)From stanza 2, what was the advice given to the woman? (1 mark) (c)From stanza 3, what is meant by the phrase nice really means nice? (1 mark)

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(d) Do you think the woman regretted falling in love with the man? Why? ...... (2 marks)

(e) Which stanza shows that there is a sense of regret? (1mark) (f) What do you understand by the phrase the hows and whys? (1 mark) (g) What does the phrase thinnest ice imply? ..(1 mark) (h) In this poem, the poet talks about the betrayal of a young girls feelings for a man. She believes in his sincerity to her as he had pleaded to her to surrender to him. Write the two lines depicting this. . ...(2 marks)

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ANSWER SHEET FOR SECTION A

Circle only one space for each question. If you chose to change your answer, erase the circle that you have made. Then circle the space for new answer. Example: A B C D

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Prepared by,

Checked by,

Verified by,

( Siti Nur Najmin Aminuddin)

(Puan K.Sassikala)

(Dr. Sim Paik Hong)

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