SECTION D (30 marks) (Time suggested: 45 minutes) Question 6 You should spend 30 minutes on this question, The pictures below show a fire razing houses in a village. Based on the pictures given, write about the incident for your school magazine. When writing about the incident, you should: * describe the incident that happened « describe the place where the incident happened + describe how the villagers responded and who came to their aid + write between 120 to 150 words. Kertss Model PTS English MTI-I1 (© Pannen Pang Sn na” or Tat 1 (b) What is Nicol David's greatest achievement to date? (c) Did Nicol David perform well at school? Give a reason for your answer, (1 mark) (d) Do you think Nicol David's parents played a role in her success? Give two reasons for your answer, w (ii) (e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the article. Meaning Word/Phrase (i) _ impressive accomplishment (ii) performed very well Gi) looked for (iv) example (4 marks) (4) What award did Nico! David receive from her home state? (1 mark) (g) Why should young people see Nicol David as a role model? . . ; : (1 mark) (h) Write two adjectives that describe Nicol David. 0) (1 mark) (i) (Cl mark) (i) State two of Nicol David's achievements that are ‘firsts’, “ (1 mark) (ii) (mark) Mertus Mode! PTS Rngilah MTI-9 (© Penertn Pata) So. Bh2 edd Tot @)_ You are a member of the Environment Club in your school. You feel the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is doing something good and the Environment Club should donate some money towards their efforts. In about 50 words, write a short speech. In your speech: + tell the members of the Environment Club about the centre and persuade them to donate * explain why the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre needs donations * add any other relevant information that will support your ideas _ rrr ‘Good afternoon sa vy (10 marks) Kertas Model PT3 fnglish Mri? {@ Pena Polarg Sn. Bdra Mont Tat # Question 3 Read the brochure below, Then, answer questions (a) ~ (i) ‘The Plight of the Bornean Sun Bears | The Bornean sun bears, also known as honey bears, are an endangered species. They depend on the forests for their food. They have huge claws designed for climbing, digging and tearing | rotten logs apart. They also have very long tongues to extract honey and insects from crevices. | Their presence is beneficial to the forests as they control termite colonies, disperse seeds and | ‘break down dead wood. | Sun bears are declining in numbers as forests, their natural habitat, are being lost to | development. They are also being hunted for their body parts. Bear paws, meat and bile are | | used in traditional cures, Baby sun bears are being trapped for sale as pets or the bear cubs | | are taken after the mother bears are killed, adding to the decline in numbers. People need to. | know that the sun bears are protected and that legal to keep them. | | ‘Sun bears rescued from captivity have found sanctuary at the Bomean Sun Bear Conservation | Centre in Sandakan, Sabah, The centre started with eight sun bears in 2008 and currently has thirty-three. These bears have been rescued from homes, logging camps, restaurants and z008, | | At the centee they undergo rehabilitation to pick up survival skills before they are released | into the wild. However, the conservation of sun bears is costly. The centre, which is funded by donations, is now open to the public in an atlempl to raise awareness of the plight of the sun bears, Members of the public can adopt a bear by paying for its upkeep or make a donation at www, | bsbec.org. my. Source :The Star ~ 5 May 2014 Kertas Model PTS English MTL-S (© Perum Peary hn asMade eat 1 a Questions (a) — (d): Based on the brochure, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. (a) The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is in Sarawak. (1 mark) (b) Sun bears consume honey and insects — (1 mark) (¢} Sun bear blood is used in traditional remedies, (1 mark) (4) The public can view the sun bears at the centre, — (1 mark) Questions (e) — (i): Read the article carefully and answer the que (e) Where are rescued sin bears sent? — (1 mark) (f) Why are stn bears hunted for their body parts? (1 mark) (g) Fill im the table with an appropriate phrase from the article. Meaning Phrase (i) becoming fewer in numbers mar) (ii) environment in which they live (1 mark) (h) Name one survival skill the sun bears have to acquire before they are released into the wild. (1 mark) (i) Why do you think funds are needed for the conservation of sun bears? (1 mark) (10 marks) 1 Penecitan Polat Sh. MTI-6 ‘Kertas Model PTS EnglishMee eat 1 rn SECTION C (20 marks) (Time suggested: 20 minutes) Question 4 Read the magazine article below. Datuk Nicol David Datuk Nicol Ann David is a Malaysian sports personality who is famous not only locally but also internationally, She is a professional squash player and is currently ranked number | in the world, She is the first Asian woman to have achieved this feat. Nicol Ann David was bom in Penang on 26 August 1983 to Desmond David, an engineer, and Ann Marie David, a teacher. Her father is a former state athlete and footballer, Nicol has two sisters, both of whom are accomplished squash players, who have made a name for themselves locally. Nicol David, as she is usually known, excelled not only in sports but also academically, when she was young, She studied at Convent Green Lane, Penang and scored 7As in her PMR examination and 7As in her SPM examination. Nicol David won her first international competition in Hong Kong in the Under-13 eategory. From then onwards, there was no stopping her. She is the first squash player to have won the ‘World Junior title twice, in 1999 and 2001. Nicol David is the only female player to have done 80. She won the British Open title 5 times, in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012 and 2014 and the World Open title a record 7 times, in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, Nicol David was honoured with the Order of Merit (Darjah Bakti) in conjunction with the birthday of His Majesty Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin on 7 June 2008. On 12 July 2008, Nicol David received the Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri Award in conjunction with the 70" birthday of the Penang State Governor, Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas, This award carries the title ‘Datuk’. Nicol David is the youngest person to be conferred Datukship in Penang. Nicol David was invited to carry the Olympic torch for Malaysia in the torch relay for the ‘Athens Olympics in 2004. She was also appointed UNDP National Goodwill Ambassador for Malaysia. ‘Truly, fame and fortune have sought Nico! David very early. She is a wonderful role model for young people everywhere. Read the magazine article carefully and answer questions (a) ~ (i). (a) Which sport does Nicol David play? : (1 mark) (© Penerotan Petre Sa. Bt MTL Martas Model PTS EnglishI have always wanted to go on a camping trip, but sadly I’ve never had the ‘opportunity to go on one. So imagine how thrill I was to find out that the Nature Club was organised a camping trip to Pulau Rimau the coming school break. I was so exciting! On the day of the trip, I could hardly contains my excitement. As the bus approached the campsite, I could feel my heart pound. The bus came to a stop and everyone got down and started loading the camping gear. Soon, the tents were pitch and the kitchen was set up and ready for lunch to be prepared. It is a simple meal of fried noodles and a hot drink. After lunch, we were given a 30-minute break to do whatever we want. My friends and I sat by the beach and enjoys the scenic view and gentle, cool sea breeze. Later that night, we sitting around the campfire singing songs and telling ghost stories. The next morning, we had breakfast, packed up our things, and headed home. I had the best time on this camping trip and can’t wait for the next one! eg. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) ) (g) (h) (i) thrilled [10 marks]A hobby is an activity carried out frequently in our free time for our own personal pleasure. Some of us like to read, paint, and play the piano as a hobby. Others like collect things like stamps, coins and other unique collectibles. A hobby can greatly benefit an individuals. Hobbies enable one to spend his or her free time doing something with interest, which may even be profitable. Some people sews clothes, plant organic vegetables or collect antiques which can be sell for a profit. Some hobby even teach us to appreciate the value of the things we collecting. For example, coin and paper money collectors need to be knowledged of the currency they collect; know the history and current value. There are many shared interest and hobby group that one can find online. Through this groups, members can connect with other like-minded individuals and share knowledge regarding their shared interest. They can also organise special events or meetings to foster better kinship among its members. [10 marks]One of the most memorable times in my life was when I enrolled in Form One. I will remember that eventful year on the rest of my |eg. pote tefl seen | life. My primary education was spent on a small school in my home- | (a) town of Klang, Selangor. When it is time for secondary school, my | (b) parents made the decision to moves to Penang to take up better work |(c) opportunities there. I was really sad to left all my friends behind. In | (d) Penang, it was difficult to adapts to the new environment. My father’s | (e) new position as the head engineer at his new company keep him very | (f) busy. My mother, a bank managers, is also always swamped with work. | (g) So, my parents could not spending much time with me in Penang. |(h) At first, I had no friends in my new school. Of the beginning, I felt left over but with time, I got used to my surroundings and started making new friends. School life then became more fun and exciting. There were many interesting clubs and societies to join. {10 marks]My name is Johan and I am studying in Sekolah Menengah Taman Melati in Johor Bahru. It is a well-known school in my area. The school are three stories high. It stands majestically between Jalan Melati and Cantonment Street. I am glad that the school is situate in a quiet neigbourhood, away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. In my school, there are two session, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. All the thirty-eight classrooms are fill to full capacity during both sessions. Since it is a integrated school, there are English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil streams. There was additional classes for each mother tongue and the student take great pride in learning the different language. Our principal is Puan Sharifah. Even though she is strict, she is loves by every student. She inspects every class and also the school grounds before going home everyday. She makes sure that the school is well-kept. é.g. 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