SECTION A

(10 marks)

(Time suggested: 15 minutes)

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.

Colours are used to symbolize much different things. Artists use

e.g. manymmm
colours to create patterns and to create different moods in our paintings.
(a) __________
Bright colours make us feel happy and energetic. Darkness colours
(b) __________
make us felt sad and calm. There are three primary colours. They are
(c) __________
red, yellow or blue. Mixing two primary colours produces a secondary
(d) __________
colour. The three secondary colouring are orange, green, and violet. For
(e) ___________
example, orange is formed by mix yellow and red. Intermediate colours
(f) __________
are made by mixing primary and second colours together.
(g) __________

A example of intermediate colour is red orange. Black, white and grey (h) __________

was special colours called neutral colours. Colours are organized into a (i) __________

colour wheel. This wheel show three primary colours, three secondary (j)___________

colours and six intermediate colours.

 SECTION B

(30 marks)

(Time suggested: 40 minutes)

Question 2

Read the following text. Then answer questions (a) (j).

DESIGN A HOUSE CONTEST

organized by

IGM Sdn. Bhd and University College Malaysia

Show your skills for the upcoming Design A House Contest and stand a chance to win an all-expense-
paid trip for you and your family to any one of the places shown below:

1. Singapore 2. Phuket, Thailand 3. Bali, Indonesia

Package includes:
3D, 2N stay at The Khan Hotel (worth RM 2,000)
Airline tickets for you and your family
Show off your skills by designing a house for onr of the following settings:
i) In the city ii) by the beach iii) at the mountainside
Submit your entry before 25 March 2017 by:
Email to designhouse@igm.com.my or fax to 06-7415963

Questions (a) (j)

Using the information from the text, complete the graphic organizer below.

Organizers: Contents of the prize:

(c) _____________________ (a) ________________________________

_ (b) ________________________________

Trip to Cameron
Highlands

Bancground of the houses to How to send entries: Prize locations:

design for:
(h) _____________________ (j) _____________________
(e) _____________________ _ _
_ (i) _____________________ (k) Phuket, Thailand
(f) _____________________ _ (l) _____________________
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Question 3

Read the following text. Then answer questions (a) (i).

Seven Steps For Less Stress

Do these things and you should feel less stressed.

Cut stimulants. Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants, so cut out coffee and cigarettes.
Drink herbal tea instead.
Eat well. Sugary foods give you a quick boost, but they are bad for you. Instead, eat
nutritious foods like fruits and cheese to give you energy.
Treat yourself. Give yourself a really relaxing treat, like a massage, or a session in a
steam room. Even just a swim in quiet surroundings can make you feel great.
Exercise. Exercise is one of the best things to do to relieve stress. It produces endorphins,
natures feel-good chemicals.
Have a laugh. One of the best ways to cope with stress is to have a good chuckle.
Have a bath before bed time. Research shows that a warm bath just before bed time
makes you sleep better.
Take vitamins. Your body deals with stress much better when it has the right balance of
nourishments.

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

(a) According to the text, stress can be reduced in five steps. _________
(b) Stress can be reduced by drinking coffee. _________
(c) Relaxing is a good way to reduce stress. _________
(d) Our body produces feel-good chemicals when we exercise. _________

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

(e) What is one of the best ways to cope with stress?

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(f) What kind of good gives us energy?
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(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the process.

Meaning Word/Phrase
 Laugh
A good mix of

(h) Why do you think managing stress is important?

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(i) Why do you think it is important for us to relax?

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(j) Your friend is having some trouble with stress lately.

In about 50 words, write a postcard to your friend.
In your postcard:
Encourage your friend to sleep early
Give reasons to support your advice
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(20 marks)
(Time suggested: 20 minutes)
Question 4
Read the text below.

Dear Johan,

Its very nice to hear from you. Im glad you are doing well in Singapore. Im quite
happy in my new school. Some of my classmates are from my old school so, Im not having
any problems.
In response to your letter, I heeded your advice and chose to jin the boy scouts as my
extra-curricular activity. Over the past three months, I have made countless new friends from
different schools. All of us share a common passion. The passion for knowledge, fellowship
and personal growth.
What I have found most interesting are the survival skills that I have learnt. I attended
one of the interschool outdoor camps organized by the Scouts Brigade. All participants got
the opportunity to share their knowledge in scouting, make new friends and even take part in
a rope knots skills competition.
Im glad I decided to join the boy scouts. Perhaps one day we could go on a camping
trip together when you get back. Im sure we will have a blast!

Read the article carefully and answer questions (a) (i).

(a) Which country did Johan move to?
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(b) What did Waseem choose to join as an extra-curricular activity in school?

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(c) What did Waseem get to do at the interschool camp?

a. _______________________________________________________________
b. _______________________________________________________________

(d) How long has Waseem been in the boy scouts?

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(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the letter.

Meaning Word/Phrase
Listened to
A large amount of
Mixture of different schools
Experience a lot of fun
(f) Who organized the interschool camp?
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(g) What Waseem would like to do when Johan returns?

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(h) What other skills has Waseem learnt while camping?

i. ________________________________________________________________
ii. ________________________________________________________________

(i) In your opinion, do you think extra-curricular activities are important? Give reason.

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Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) (d).

NEWS BREAK
Now why so loving, darling?
And why the sudden kiss?
Youd help me with sole little jobs?
For goodness sake, whats this?
But surely youre some stranger,
No rage or hullabaloo.
Come closer, let me look, dear,
Can this be REALLY you?

Your face is clean for once, dear. Now were you struck by lightning
Your clothes without a crease. Or were you stunned at sport?
You saved your luncheon money? Ah now I see the reason.
Will wonders never crease? Youve brought your school report!

No dropping of your school books, by Max

Fatchen
No shrieking, childish treble.
Today you are a lamb, love,
(a) In stanza
Where 1, who ais rebel.
yesterday darling?
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(b) What does the persona notice about the boys face?
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(c) In stanza 4, what is the literary device used in the last line?
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(d) How does the persona feel about her son? Give a reason for your answer.

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SECTION D
(40 marks)
(Time suggested: 45 minutes)
Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.
You now in secondary school. Write a letter to share your experience on the first day in
school with your best friend who was moved to another school.

Felt nervous and scared

Did not know anybody from primary school
Form teacher introduced himself
Arranged where we sat
Form teacher organized some games and activities
Happy that I made many new friends
When writing your letter:

You may use the notes given

Describe your trip there
Add any other relevant information
Write in not less than 150 words

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Question 7
You should spend 15 minutes on this question.

The following are the graphic novels studied in the Literature Component in English
Language : KING ARTHUR by Janet Hardy-Gould.

Based on the novel, write about a character who you dislike the most. 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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