Professional Documents
Culture Documents
[20 marks]
[Time suggested : 15 minutes]
A solar system is the name we give to a sun and all the things that go
around it. Our solar system includes the nine planets and more then sixty e.g than
moons. Many smaller object that orbit the sun such as comets and asteroids 1._________
are also part of the solar system. The nine planets off our solar system are 2._________
different in size. They were also at different distances from the sun.
3._________
Mercury is the close planet to the sun followed by Venus, Earth, Mars, 4._________
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. They all orbit at difference speeds. 5. ________
It take one year for Earth to go around the sun each time. Asteroids are lumps 6. ________
of rocks founded in space. Millions of asteroids orbit the sun between planet 7. ________
Mars with Jupiter. Comets are balls of snow and dust that
follow 8. ________
a oval-shaped orbit rather than a circular orbit around the sun. When a comet 9. ________
is close to the sun, the snow turns into gas and make a long tail as it moves 10. _______
across space. The solar system is not only awesome but spectacular.
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SECTION B
[20 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]
Questions 11-19 are based on the poster below.
GAMES CARNIVAL
(Off-season activities)
Organised by: Muda District Education Department
Date: 10 14 October 2014
Time: 8.00 a.m. 6.00 p.m
Venue: Muda Sports Complex, Sungai Petani, Kedah
Sponsored by: Wira Sports
Officiated by: Kedah State Education Officer
OPEN TO ALL SCHOOLS IN KEDAH
Games Organised:
Games
Under 12
Under 14
Under 16
Football
Boys
Hockey
Netball
Girls
Girls
Prizes:
1st : Trophy & cash RM500.00
2nd : Trophy & cash RM300.00
3rd : Cash RM200.00
T-shirt
Key chain
Book voucher
Objectives :
www.mudaEd.com.my
Questions 11-15
Based on the poster, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
11
_________
[1 mark]
12
_________
[1 mark]
13
_________
[1 mark]
14
_________
[1 mark]
15
_________
[1 mark]
Questions 16-20
Read the poster carefully and answer all the questions below
16.
Name the game in the carnival that is open to both boys and girls for all categories.
_________________________________________________________________
17.
State a gift for the winners other than the trophy and cash.
_________________________________________________________________
18.
[1 mark]
19.
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
Replace the meanings in the table with the correct word/phrase from the poster.
Meaning
Word/phrase
a) good ties
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
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Question 20
Your friend is not interested in any sports. In about 50 words, encourage your friend to
take part in a game.
In your message:
You may use the details in the poster as a guide in your writing.
Dear ____________ ,
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
From,
_______________
(10 marks)
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SECTION C
[15 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]
Questions 21 - 27 are based on a newspaper report.
A bear pounced on a 60-year-old woman and dragged her into a jungle not far from
where she was tapping rubber in Kampung Pasir Hitam in Jengka, Pahang.
Aminah Yahaya's painful screams caught the attention of her husband, who threw a
sickle at the beast and hit it with a tree branch to force it to release her, Metro Daily reported.
Recalling the horrifying incident from her hospital bed in Pekan, Aminah said she and her
husband Manan Othman,63, had gone on their usual routine to tap rubber in their estate on
Thursday morning.
At about 8.30 in the morning, a huge black bear, almost six feet in height, suddenly
came from behind. It attacked and dragged her for several metres into the thick jungle. At
first, she was too stunned to react but after the initial shock, she decided to fight back.
"I struggled and screamed but it did not let go. It bit into my head and neck. I
screamed louder and said a little prayer."
The sight of blood from her wounds and the intense pain almost made her lose hope.
Fortunately for her, her husband was not far away. Manan said he shuddered at the thought
of what could have happened if he was not nearby to hear his wife's screams. As their
plantation was in a remote area, there was no one else to help them.
Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department had received a report on the
incident and would set up traps to prevent wild animals from encroaching into plantations.
The department also warned that encounters between humans and animals are bound to
increase, as hungry and threatened wild animals face a shrinking habitat.
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Questions 21 24
Read the newspaper report carefully and answer the questions below.
21
22
23
[1mark]
What were Manan and Aminah doing in their plantation on Thursday morning?
___________________________________________________________
24
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
a) Did Aminah fight back in the beginning when the bear attacked her?
___________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
___________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
25
[1 mark]
Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases from the newspaper report.
Meaning
Word/Phrase
a) frightening
b) great
[3 marks]
c) surrender
26
27
_________________________________________________
ii.
_________________________________________________
[2 marks]
List 3 precautions people can take when they work near the jungle.
i.
_________________________________________________
[1 mark]
ii.
_________________________________________________
[1 mark]
iii.
_________________________________________________
[1 mark]
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SECTION D
[45 marks]
[Time suggested : 55 minutes]
Question 28
Part 1 Shorter writing task
You should spend 20 minutes on this question.
Dear Siti,
How are you? I have been very busy with lots of activities in school lately. I used to
have ample time to do things, but now I feel my day is so packed. I dont have enough
time to study. What should I do? Can you advise me on how to study effectively?
Love,
Shila
Your friend has asked for your advice on How To Study Effectively. In about 100 words,
write a message to him/her telling him/her ways to study effectively. Use the notes below to
help you.
Motivate your friend
Suggest ways to manage time well
Give ways to study effectively
Dear .,
.
.
From,
..
Question 28:
[15 marks]
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http://www.hdpaperwall.com/teachers-day/
In your recount:
SULIT
[30 marks]
MARK SCHEME
SECTION A : Error Identification [20 marks]
Identification of errors (A)
10 marks
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total
20
False
True
False
True
False
Hockey
t-shirt/ key chain/ book vouchers
(accept any ONE answer)
18
i.
It enhances healthy relationship among students
ii.
It develops interest among students in sports
iii.
It educates students on the importance of sports
(accept any ONE answer)
i.
healthy relationship
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20
ii.
deadline
Candidates MUST fulfil the task by:
i)
naming the suitable game
ii)
giving the benefits
B
(7-8)
C
(5-6)
D
(3-4)
E
(1-2)
Response
Task is successfully fulfilled.
Language is accurate with few first draft slips.
Sentence structures are varied.
Task is mostly fulfilled.
Language is mostly accurate.
Sentence structures are mostly varied.
Task is sufficiently fulfilled.
Language is sufficiently accurate.
Sentence structures are sufficiently varied.
Task is partially fulfilled.
Language is partially accurate.
Sentence structures lack variety and are
repetitive.
Task is hardly fulfilled.
Language is inaccurate.
Distorted sentence structures.
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26
27
MARKING CRITERIA
Section D : Writing task [45 marks]
Question 28: Shorter writing task (15 marks)
BAND
A
EXCELLENT
B
GOOD
C
SATISFACTORY
D
WEAK
Task is
partially
fulfilled.
Ideas are less
developed,
lack
organisation
and relevance.
DESCRIPTOR
Task is fulfilled.
Task is
fulfilled
Task is adequately
fulfilled.
Ideas are
developed and
organised
with
relevance.
Language is accurate
with few first draft
slips.
Language is
largely
accurate with
minor errors.
Ideas are
sufficiently
developed and
adequately
organised with
some relevance.
Language is
sufficiently
accurate with some
minor and major
errors.
Sentence
structures are
mostly varied.
Sentence structures
are sufficiently
varied.
Vocabulary used is
wide and precise.
Vocabulary
used is wide
enough and
mostly
precise.
Style and tone
used is largely
appropriate.
Vocabulary used is
sufficient but lacks
precision.
E
VERY
WEAK
Task is hardly
fulfilled.
Ideas are not
developed, not
organised and
irrelevant.
Language is
partially
accurate with
a higher
degree of
major errors.
Sentence
structures
lack variety
and are
repetitive.
Vocabulary
used is
limited.
Language is
inaccurate with
major errors
that distort
meaning.
Sentence
structures are
distorted.
Vocabulary
used is
inappropriate.
Note:
Award 0 mark when there is
- no response or response written in language other than English; or
- mindless lifting of irrelevant chunks form other sources including rubric
When awarding marks, apply the best fit principle. No script will fit neatly into any one of the
bands. To determine the appropriate mark, identify the band the response belongs to and refer to
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the criteria in band. Examiners should assess the script holistically and always refer to the
coordinated scripts for consistency
Question 29: Longer writing task [30 marks]
BAND
A
EXCELLENT
B
GOOD
C
SATISFACTORY
D
WEAK
Task is
largely
fulfilled.
Ideas are
largely
developed and
organised
main ideas
and
supporting
details.
Language is
largely
accurate with
minor errors
Task is sufficiently
fulfilled.
Task is
partially
fulfilled.
Ideas are
partially
developed and
lack
organisation.
Sentence
structures are
mostly varied.
Sentence structures
are sufficiently
varied.
Vocabulary used is
wide and precise.
Vocabulary
used is wide
enough and
mostly
precise.
Interest of
reader is
largely
aroused.
Vocabulary used is
sufficient but lacks
precision.
Task is fulfilled.
DESCRIPTOR
Language is accurate
with
first draft slips.
Interest of reader is
aroused
and sustained.
Ideas are
sufficiently
developed but lack
organization and
supporting details.
Language is
sufficiently
accurate with some
minor and major
errors.
Interest of reader is
sufficiently
aroused.
E
VERY
WEAK
Task is hardly
fulfilled.
Ideas are not
developed and
not
organised.
Language is
partially
accurate with
a higher
degree of
major errors.
Sentence
structures
lack variety
and are
repetitive.
Vocabulary
used is
limited.
Language is
inaccurate with
major errors
that distort
meaning.
Interest of
reader
is partially
aroused.
Interest of
reader is hardly
aroused.
Sentence
structures are
distorted
Vocabulary
used is
inappropriate.
Note:
Award 0 mark when there is
- no response or response written in language other than English; or
- mindless lifting of irrelevant chunks form other sources including rubric
When awarding marks, apply the best fit principle. No script will fit neatly into any one of the
bands. To determine the appropriate mark, identify the band the response belongs to and refer to
the criteria in the band. Examiners should assess the script holistically and always refer to
the coordinated scripts for consistency.