SECTION A

The text below is about the fatigue and how to cure it.
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.
A month ago, I was at my desk working with my computer. Suddenly I feel e.g. felt
Really ill. I felt very hot and I had a headache and my eyes hurting a

(a) _______

lot. There and than, I decided to phone to make an appointment to see the

(b) _______

doctor. I went to see the doctor at the evening. He checked me,

(c) _______

took my temperature and saying that I had the flu. He wrote me

(d) _______

a prescription from some medicine. He advised me to go to bed and

(e) _______

take the medicine three times a day and stay in bed for a fewer days.

(f) _______

After get the medicine, I went home and did what the doctor said. I stayed (g) _______
in bed for three days, after when I felt better. The funny thing is, I feel I

(h) _______

did not get better because of a medicine at all. I think I just needed three (i) _______
days away from mine computer. My eyes did not hurt anymore. I felt fine
and I went back to work.

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SECTION B
Question 2
Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) (j).
Dear Jeannie,
I am thinking of attending an event called Adoption Drive which is an opportunity to educate
the public on canines and felines. As animal lovers, I think we should go and see the animals
that are put up for adoption and some that have been re-homed. Their slogan is Give pets a
home. The venue is the Hartamas Shopping Centre and it will be on Saturday at 2.00 p.m. it
is very near your house, isnt it? Im sure you are aware of this event as there should be
posters all around the neighbourhood.
Besides this, in conjunction with the adoption drive, the organisers are organising a
charity hunt called Charity Walk A Hunt. They require teams of four and so Im including
you together with your brother and my brother. The registration fee is RM100 per entry and
my father has agreed to sponsor us. Entry forms can be submitted by e-mail to
animalangel@gmail.com. There are only 50 places left so please call me today with your and
your brothers identity card numbers.
The money collected will benefit organisations like PAWS - Progressive Animal
Welfare Society, SPCA Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Noahs Ark.
Those who sign up early will receive a dog calendar and T-shirt free for each member in the
team.
We can call 012-33557788 or e-mail to www.mysty.cat.bravehost.com if we have any
queries.
Call me this evening. Bye for now.
Susan
ADOPTION DRIVE
Slogan : (a) ___________

Charity Hunt

Venue, day and time

Name: (e) ___________

(b) ___________

Participants: (f) ___________

(c) ___________

Entry fee: (g) ___________

Entry forms to be submitted: (h) ___________

Objective of event: (d) ___________

Donations to be made to organisations
(i) PAWS, ___________ and
(j) ___________
Question 3

Read the interview between Nadia, the reporter, and Rafidah, a scriptwriter. Then, answer
questions (a) (i).
Nadia
Rafidah

Nadia
Rafidah
Nadia
Rafidah
Nadia
Rafidah
Nadia
Rafidah
Nadia

: Thank you for agreeing to talk about your reading habits. Could you tell us what your
favourite book is and why?
: Sure but it's difficult to pinpoint one favourite book because there are so many that I've
enjoyed reading for different reasons. However, I would say that the works of Haruki
Murakami are truly original and magical. I have yet to be disappointed. But, if I have to
pick an all-time favourite, it would be To Kill A Mocking Bird by Harper Lee. This
story of blind prejudice told through the eyes of an innocent child is breathtaking in
every way. A great story well told.
: Was there a book you could not finish?
: Yes, it would be The Two Towers of the Lord of the Rings series.
: Could you tell us the reason for this?
: The endless descriptions of the forest, river, boulders and sky wore me out. I think it
would be more interesting to watch the movie.
: Would you like to name a character from a book you wish you were?
: Well, I would probably go for Fred and George Wesley in the Hogwart's School of
Witchcraft and Widzardry. They are wonderfully entertaining and charming pranksters.
: Lastly, I would like to know the most romantic book you have ever read.
: Hmmmm I would choose Anne of Green Gables series written by L.M.Montgomery.
: That's my favourite series too. Thank you for your time.

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

The interview is between a scriptwriter and a reporter.

(b)

Rafidah will be asked about her hobbies and favourite food.

(c)

Rafidah enjoys watching movies to reading books.

(d)

Rafidah and Nadia enjoy the same series of books.

Questions (e) (i): Read the interview carefully and answer the questions below.
(e)

Why is it difficult for Rafidah to pinpoint a favourite book?

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(f)

Name Rafidahs favourite book and explain why this is her favourite book.
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(g)

Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the interview.

Meaning
(i)

Phrase

to be bored by

(ii) having difficulty to be precise or accurate

(h)

What is it about Anne of Green Gables that attracts Rafidah? What is Nadias reaction to
Rafidahs comment?
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(i)

What type of story is 'Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Widzardry'? Which characters does
Rafidah favour and why?
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(j)

Your father plans to buy a book for your brother as a birthday gift. In about 50 words, write
the reasons why you would recommend to your father a particular book. In your writing:

mention the title of the book and how you came across it

give reasons to support your choice

add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

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Question 4
Read the text about an unfortunate and humorous incident.
Steamboat dinners, dim sum lunches and nasi lemak breakfasts are all too familiar with
expatriates in Malaysia these days. But, not so 35 years ago!
A foreign correspondent with a news agency had just settled in Kuala Lumpur and he
wanted to invite a few journalists and diplomats to his new home for dinner. Earlier, he had gone
to Chinatown to purchase a charcoal-powered steamboat.
The guests arrived and everyone was enjoying the cool evening and the drinks in the
garden while a few female guests were in the kitchen helping the hostess prepare the food. Soon,
dinner was ready and all gathered round the dining table to tuck in. It was into the second bowl of
the goodies, third for a few, that there was a cracking sound. Lo and behold! The steamboat sank
into the table!
There was mild alarm and bewilderment but the cause for the commotion was found after
they took a peek under the table. It appeared that the host had forgotten to place the protective
steel plate below the steamboat and the charcoal had burned through the wooden table!
Everyone was rolling with laughter including the host and hostess after they had recovered
from their mild embarrassment. A few ladies volunteered to help clean up the mess. The rest of the
party adjourned to the garden to enjoy the rest of the night.
Read the text carefully and answer questions (a) (i).
(a)

When did the incident take place?

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(b)

What type of Malaysian meals are expatriates familiar with nowadays?

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(c)

(d)

List two reasons why the foreign correspondent had the dinner.
(i)

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(ii)

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What type of dinner did the man plan to have for his guests? How do we know that?
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(e)

Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the text.

Meaning
(i)

to eat or take in food heartily

(ii)

foreigners who live and work in a foreign

Word/Phrase

country
(iii) to take a second helping after one has
finished eating the first round
(iv) move to another place

(f)

Describe the atmosphere among the group of guests at the onset of dinner.
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(g)

What was the cause of the cracking sound as dinner progressed? Explain why the problem
happened.
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(h)

What was the reaction of the following people to the incident :

(i)

guests :
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(ii)

host and hostess:

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(i)

Give two suggestions to help the man continue with his dinner party.
(i)

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(ii)

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Question 5
Read the poem and answer questions (a) - (d)

Leisure by William Henry Davies

What is this life if full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like stars at night.
No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
(a)

Where is the persona?

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(b)

From the title of the poem, 'Leisure', what are two things that the persona wants to do?
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(c)

Based on the poem, what advice is being dispensed by the persona?

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(d)

If you were the personas friend, would you take his advice? Give a reason.
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SECTION D

Question 6

You are the president of the Art Society and have been asked to give a speech on making use of
empty bottles as decorative items.
Write the speech you have to make.
Use the notes below to write the speech.

Importance of recycling, reusing and reducing

Be creative and make use of used items into useful works of art
Empty bottles - paint and design- candle holder - paperweight - flower holder
Gifts for family and friends
Sell for charity - school building fund

When writing about the speech, you should:

use all the notes given

elaborate on the given notes to make it interesting

write between 120 to 150 words.

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Question 7
The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component in English Language.
Based on one of the novels above, write a synopsis of the story.
1.

Around the World in 80 Days Jules Verne

2.

How I Met Myself David A.Hill

3.

The Railway Children Edith Nesbit (retold by John Escott)

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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