SECTION B

[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 16 to 25 ( DIFFICULT MODE )
Read the text and study the stimuli on Haze then answer the questions that follow.

Source:map:aqicn.org(free realtime Air Pollution information)

Haze: A Danger to Health

The haze is a constant phenomenon faced by Malaysia and her neighbouring
countries. The haze is basically pollution of atmosphere, which is clogged with pollutants
and other substances from forest fires.
The haze is a direct effect of forest fire in Kalimantan and other parts of Indonesia
due to slash and burn method of farming. The Indonesian authorities appear to have no
power to control farmers from practising such methods. The haze is further worsened by
open burning practised by most Malaysians. Open-field burning of rice straw by the rice
planters and open burning of dried leaves and garbage done by the public are a few
examples that done by Malaysian. Many are ignorant of the health effects of open
burning.
During the haze, hospitals and clinic often report a dramatic increase in
respiratory problems, lung infections and asthma attack. The Air Pollution Index (API)
usually indicates the hazardous and dangerous levels of pollution during this period. The
haze has long-term side effects. Prolonged inhalation of polluted air will result in serious
lung infection which particularly affects the elderly.
The government must play its role to reduce the haze treat. It has to cooperate
with the Indonesian authorities to stamp out forest fires. The culprits must be brought to
justice, either through healthy fine or prison sentence. Constant vigilance would ensure
the perpetrators do not repeat their offence.
The government should also raise the public awareness of the dangers of forest fire.
Continuous campaign of the cause, solutions and steps-need-to-be-taken to reduce the
haze need to be promoted through all types of social media like television, radio,
newspaper and even via internet. The authorities should also provide assistance to
farmers and introduce more sophisticated forest clearing methods.
In Malaysia, strict laws must be imposed to penalise those who practise open
burning. On-going campaigns on the dangers of open burning should be intensified.
Individuals too have a role to play. They must participate in every campaign and stop

SECTION B
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 16 to 25 ( DIFFICULT MODE )
Read the text and study the stimuli on Haze then answer the questions that follow.

burning. Students can advise their parents not to practice open burning.
Every individual has to remember that we do not own the world, but instead we
lent it from our future generations. We must protect our world so that our grandchildren
woulh have a healthy earth to live.
Ahmad Harun bin Hashim
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan

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Section A :
[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 35 minutes]
Directed Writing ( difficult mode )
You have not been to school because of the haze situation in your place of stay.
Write a letter to your friend on :
1. What the haze situation is like in your place ,
2. What are the causes of the haze , generally ;
3. What are some of the ways to reduce the haze problem.
When writing the letter , you MUST
use the correct letter format ( address , date , salutation , closure , signature )
use all the notes given