Name:

SULIT
1119/2
English
Sept 2014
2 Hour

Class:

SEKOLAH HENRY GURNEY TELOK MAS MELAKA

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PEPERIKSAAN PERCUBAAN SPM 2014
ENGLISH PAPER 2
2 HOURS 15 MINUTES

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JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Instructions:

Examiners Use
1. Write your name and formFor
in the
Section
Total
space provided.
2. This question paper consists of four
A

sections: Section A, Section B,

Marks

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10
Section C and Section D. B
3. Answer Section A in the given OMR
C

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paper.
D
4. Questions in Section A have
four 20

TOTAL
70
options. Choose one answer
only.
5. Answer the remaining sections in
this question paper.

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 16 halaman bercetak termasuk boring OMR

SULIT
LIHAT SEBELAH

Section A
[15 marks]

The notice above can most probably be found on the door of a

A
B
C
D

Wardrobe
Storeroom
Laboratory
Refrigerator

The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, and is scheduled to take place in
Brazil from 12 June to 14 July 2014. This is the second time Brazil has hosted the competition,
the first being in 1950. Brazil will become the fifth country to have hosted the FIFA World Cup
twice, after Mexico, Italy, France and Germany. It will also be the first FIFA World Cup to use
goal-line technology. Spain in the defending champion, defeating the Netherlands 1 0 after
extra time.
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Which of the following statement is true?

A
B
C
D

The World Cup was first held 20 years ago

The goal line technology has never been used before
The previous World Cup was won by the Dutch team
Mexico, Italy, France and Germany have hosted the World cup thrice

WARNING:
If ingested, DO
NOT induce
vomiting. Drink
plenty of water.
Consult a
physician

The word ingested in the label above can be best replaced with
A

Applied
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B
C
D

Inhaled
Affected
Consumed

When someone tries to tease

you, just turn the other
cheek and walk away

The man in the picture above is advising his son to

A
B
C
D

Tease other people

Pick a fight with bullies
Avoid any confrontation
Stay away from other people
WATER CYCLE

Transpiration is the passage of water through a plant from the roots through to the atmosphere.
Evaporation is when the sun heats up the water in the rivers, lakes or the oceans and turns it into vapour
or steam. Water vapour in the air gets cold and changes back into liquid, forming clouds. This is called
condensation. Precipitation occurs when so much water has condensed that the air cannot hold it
anymore. The clouds get heavy and water falls back to the earth in the form of rain. When water falls back
to earth as precipitation, it will collect in the oceans, lakes or rivers or it may end up on land
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Which of the following diagram best explains the process of water cycle?
A

Which station has the longest operation hours?

A
B
C
D

Kerinchi
KL Sentral
Taman Jaya
Kelana Jaya

Based on the bar graph above, we know that

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A
B
C
D

Boys like rock music the most

Girls like classic music the least
Boys prefer country to rock music
Girls prefer country to classic music

SAVE WATER
Heres how:
Fix leaking pipes
Use pail to wash your car
Do not shower for too long
Collect rain water to water plants
Turn off the tap while brushing teeth
Use the washing machine for full load

only

The main purpose of the poster above is to

A
B
C
D

Promote good hygiene

Inform people about water shortage
Provide tips about water conservation
Educate people about the importance of water

Questions 9 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
Unlike Tokyo, where a visitor is surrounded by concrete jungles and neon lights, a visitor to Kyoto can
marvel at pebble gardens, the intricate and sensuous contours of a temple roof or simply catch a glimpse of a
geisha.
The city also ______ (9) 2000 temples and shrines, places and dozens of gardens and museums. Kyoto
which was spared bombings ______ (10) World War Two remains an important cultural and educational centre
of Japan. It ______ (11) also home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Since 1962, Gion Corner has been a popular nightspot where tourists can ______(12) Japanese traditional
arts such as Puppet Play, Kyoto Style Dance, Traditional Comic Play and Court Music. Tourist also can
witness Kado, the floral arrangement, Chado tea ceremony ______ (13) the melodious sounds of the Japanese
harp, Koto.
Osaka, on the other hand, is a modern Japanese City that combines historical and cultural attractions. Osaka
has a population of eight million, the second ______ (14) in Japan. Osaka city itself was once ______ (15)
major port and mercantile centre, it is today Japans second most important metropolis

A
B
C
D

boast
boasts
boasted
boasting

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A
B
C
D

by
since
during
before

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A
B
C
D

is
are
was
were

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A
B
C
D

Or
So
But
and

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A high
B higher
C highest

15

A
B
C

an
a
the

12 A
B
C
D

enjoy
enjoys
enjoyed
enjoying

Questions 16 25
Read the following descriptions and answer the questions that follow.

AEROBIC
EXERCISE
Regular aerobic exercise can help you live longer and healthier. Healthy adults should aim for at least
150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. That does
not have to be all at one time, though. Aerobic exercise can even be done in 10-minute increments. So
what are you waiting for?
For many obese people, walking is a great choice. In fact, walking is one of the most natural forms of
exercise. It is safe and simple and all it takes to get started is a good pair of walking shoes and your
commitment to do it. You will be surprised how much you can easily shed some kilos from your body
weight.
Boost up your stamina by enrolling yourself in an aerobic dance class. It may make you tired in the
short term but slowly it will reduce fatigue. More importantly for beginners, try jogging around your
neighborhood area. As you jog, the heart pumps blood more efficiently, which improves blood flow to
all parts of your body. Thus, you would not suffer from cardiovascular diseases. For patients who suffer
arthritis, doctors would advise swimming as a therapy as it may ease the pain without stressing their
joints.
Stay active and independent as you age. Traditional aerobic exercise like Tai-chi also keeps your mind
sharp and can remove the gloominess of depression. Thus, it brings relaxation to your mind and mood.
Studies show that people who participate in any regular aerobic exercise live longer than those who do
not exercise regularly
So, are you ready to get more active? Great! Just remember to start with small steps and it is advisable
to get your doctor's approval first. Do it slowly first, then steadily and regularly.
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Questions 16 25
Based on the descriptions given, complete the following table.
Types

Benefits

Help to prevent

16 _______________________

17 _______________________

Walking

__________________________

__________________________

18 _______________________

19 _______________________

__________________________

__________________________

20 _______________________
__________________________

Improve blood flow

Tiredness

21 _______________________
__________________________

22 _______________________

Relieve pain without stressing

23 _______________________

__________________________

the joints

__________________________

24 _______________________

25 _______________________

__________________________

_________________________

Tai- chi

Section C
[25 marks]
Questions 26 31 are based on the following passage.
1

4
5

Shangri-La, a place surrounded by snow-capped mountains and where the people live peacefully to
over a hundred years. The air is pure and flowers are everywhere. People are happy, helpful and
healthy. This is what Kathmandu should be. Not so when I went there. The town was dusty, many of
the people had hard life written on their faces and petty traders were trying to make a quick dollar
from tourists. Out-dated motor vehicles were spewing white smoke from inefficient engines. I had to
wrap my towel round my face to feel comfortable, breathing. I was there on my way to the base camp
of Annapurna, a mountain in Nepal.
The next day, I proceeded to Pokara, the starting point of the trek. I had the choice of flying there or
going by bus through narrow roads and ravines. I decided to fly as I was advised that the bus ride was
dangerous coward that I was. The start of the trek was behind some shacks at the side of a shallow
ravine. There were some Tibetan ladies selling trinkets to tourists and some locals drinking tea as if
they had nothing to do in the world. But once the trekking started, it was a dream come true. The air
was pure because there were no motor vehicles of any kind there except helicopters which flew
overhead. Later we had to cross suspension bridges like the ones in Indiana Jones movies except that
these had metal wires.
The trek was uphill all the time with little respite. Now and then we came to broad flat ledges but after
that, it was climbing up and up again. I took my time and admired the snowcapped mountains, the
rustic villages I passed through (two or three houses actually) and all the time I was conscious of the
fresh air I was breathing in. It was invigorating, mostly because this has always been my dream: to
trek in the foothills of the Himalayas.
I had chosen the right season (October) because the rains had stopped and the rhododendrons which
grew in bushes and trees were in full bloom. Walking through a forest of these flowers was more like
the Shangri-La I dreamed of. Moss hung down from the branches of these century-old trees.
My pack which contained my camera, raincoat and water bottle was beginning to feel heavy. And as I
sat down to appreciate the vista which spread before me, I heard the porter whistling as he carried my
heavy bag past me. He was wearing slippers while I was in trekking boots I bought at great cost back
in Kuala Lumpur.

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15

20

25

30

Nights were spent in little huts along the trek. It was cold and bathing was a problem except in rest
lodges which had hot water. They use solar power and since the sun was hardly out when I was there,
hot water was in short supply. Food was interesting. It was mainly western food apple pie and pizzas
were common. At Chomron, I had to wake up at 4 a.m. and walk up Poon Hill in the dark. I arrived at
the summit just as the sun was rising. If there had been music, it would have been my idea of heaven
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clean clear air, cold breeze and the changing colours of the mountain ranges which surrounded the
summit.

The panoramic view was astounding as the sun rose and showed more clearly each peak with each 35
passing minute. There were almost a hundred trekkers there but conversation was quiet. Somehow
sound didnt carry well in the chilly rarefied air. But all too soon, the sun became too hot and I had to
descend. I rested in Chomron for another night and ordered chicken curry for dinner. It cost me RM20
for the chicken because their staple meal was dalbat (lots of rice with lentil curry, potatoes and some
vegetables). It must very good because the porters who survived on this were extremely strong, with 40
fabulous stamina.
When I made my final walk to the base camp at Annapurna, I met some trekkers who had to stay the
night at a lodge at the entrance. Some were suffering from mountain sickness headache with nausea
due to the height of the place. As I walked, snow began to fall. I crossed small glaciers where a slip
meant sliding down to the valley below. Since no one seemed to bother about walking on the narrow
ledges, I also plucked up my courage and picked my way across. Soon, I was trudging on snow and
ice. Breathing became laboured. It wasnt much fun now but since the experience was novel, I was
motivated.

45

The base camp loomed through the falling snow about one kilometre in front but now the climb was
steep. It took more than an hour to reach it. What a feeling of success I had when I took the final step 50
into the lodge of the base camp. That was until I met a thinly clad Sherpa who said he was 70 years
old and had been climbing up here every year. He was sipping a cup of cocoa a trekker bought him
and obviously he didnt think getting there was a big deal. And here I was, raising my arms in
jubilation as I made the final step.

26

From paragraph 1,
(a) Name the town that was dirty.
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What was the reason for the writer to wrap the towel round his face?

[1 mark]

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From paragraph 2, how did the writer go to Pokara?

[1 mark]

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[1 mark]

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(a) Which word in paragraph 5 means panorama?

(b)

(b)

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From paragraph 6, why was bathing a problem to the writer?
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[1 mark]
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(a)

From paragraph 7, why did the writer said that conversation was quiet even when
there were many trekkers?
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[1 mark]

(b)

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From paragraph 8, what made breathing difficult for the writer?

(c)

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From paragraph 9, what is the evidence that shows the writer had a challenging walk
before he reached the base camp?

[1 mark]

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What kind of man was the writer?
Give one quality and provide a reason to support your answer
[1 mark]
Quality :

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[1 mark]

Reason :

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Based on the passage, write a summary of:

the difficulties the writer faced during his journey to the base camp
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 material from line 14 to line 52
not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below
Begins your summary as follows:
On the way to Annapura base camp, the writer
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Section D
[20 marks]
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Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.
ARE YOU STILL PLAYING YOUR FLUTE?
1
Are you still playing your flute?
When there is hardly time for our love
I am feeling guilty
To be longing for your song
The melody concealed in the slim hollow of the bamboo
Uncovered by the breath of an artist
Composed by his fingers
Blown by the wind
To the depth of my heart

3
Are you still playing your flute?
The more it disturbs my conscience
to be thinking of you
in the hazard of you
my younger brothers unemployed and desperate
my people disunited by politics
my friend slaughter mercilessly
this world is too old and bleeding
Zurinah Hassan

2
Are you still playing your flute?
In the village so quiet and deserted
Amidst the sick rice field
While here it has become a luxury
To spend time watching the rain
Gazing at the evening rays
Collecting dew drops
Or enjoying the fragrance of flowers

(a)

Which phrase in stanza 1 refers to the flute?

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Where do you think here in stanza 2 refers to?

[1 mark]

(b)

[1 mark]

(c)

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Why does the persona feel guilty?

[1 mark]

(d)

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What do you think is a luxury for you as a student?
Luxury :

Reason:

.....

[1 mark]

...
..

[1 mark]
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The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language
The Curse
Step By Wicked Step
Catch Us If You Can

Lee Su Ann
Anne Fine
Catherine MacPhail

Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.

Sometimes, we hurt the ones who are

Based on the novel you have studied; show how this statement is displayed in any two
characters in the novel.
With close reference to the text, give reason and examples to support your answer.
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