Bonus SPM Paper

Paper 1

One hour and forty-five minutes

Section A : Directed Writing

[35 marks]

You are an experienced mountain trekker. A group of secondary school scouts are going on a trekking
expedition to Gunung Santan for the first time. You have been asked by the Scoutmaster to give them
a talk about the safety and practical aspects of mountain trekking.
Use the points below to help you.

Safety Tips: • use the ‘buddy system’ while hiking

• never wander away from your group
• keep a head count at regular intervals
• stay on marked trails
• be alert and vigilant
Practical Tips: • have an emergency preparedness kit
→ whistle, flashlight, mini first aid kit, penknife, compass
• pack snacks
→ energy bars/ small packets of biscuits
• water – hydrate yourself regularly
• add two of your own tips

When writing your talk, you must:

• greet the audience
• state the purpose of your talk
• use all the points given
• add relevant points when prompted

Note: For your talk, you will receive up to 15 marks for your format and content points and up to 20 marks
for the quality of your writing.

SECTION B: CONTINUOUS WRITING

[50 marks]

Write a composition of about 350 words on one of the following topics.

1. Describe your favourite time of the day and why you like it.
2. Social media creates more harm than good for teens. How far do you agree?
3. Why is having a study plan beneficial to students?
4. Write a story about something that haunts your. Begin your story with: “It kept coming back to
me…”
5. “No pain, no gain”. Describe how you got through a sports event using this mantra.

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Paper 2

Two hours and fifteen minutes

Section A
[15 marks]

Questions 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose the best answer.

NIBONG TEBAL, Tues – Dozens of people died

after a fire broke out at the Majestic Theatre
cinema in the centre of the town last night. The
fire is believed to have started at the back portion
of the wooden building. Firemen took about half
an hour to put out the flames. No foul play was
suspected.
1. The newspaper report above describes
A a careless act
B a tragic event
C a suspicious situation
D the firemen’s bravery
I started my career as a temporary teacher in
a small village school in a settlement. My first
day was a revelation to me. I had expected the
school environment to be somewhat bad – but
not as bad as it was. First of all, there were no
toilets. When the pupils had to attend to the
call of nature, they just ran to the nearest tree!
2. This account of a teacher’s experience
shows her
A shock C happiness
B sadness D expectation
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dosages are taken. If relief does not occur
within two days, consult a physician.
4. What is the amount of medication that a
5-year-old girl should take at one time?
A 1 teaspoonful
B 2 teaspoonfuls
C 4 teaspoonfuls
D 2 tablespoons
Studying and living abroad requires responsibilities
on the part of the student. However, the road will
seem less rocky if one is sufficiently prepared for
life in a foreign country.
Common fears faced by each student include
travel arrangement, transfers between airport
and campus, accommodation, food and sufficient
funds to meet costs.

ELEPHANTS CAUSE HAVOC TO VILLAGE

5. This extract, taken from a newspaper,
applies mainly to
3. The headline in a local newspaper describes A all students
elephants
B airport staff
A coming to the village
C foreign students in Malaysia
B destroying the villagers’ crops
D students going overseas to study
C causing excitement to the villagers
D causing widespread damage to the
village

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7. Which number is probably a university

Mengkuang Weaving telephone number?
After the mengkuang leaves are harvested, they are then A 8174242 C 8174991
dried in the sun for a few days. Later, the leaves are cut B 8174762 D 8174006
into strips, which are then soaked and boiled. Then,
dye is added. This is to add colour to enhance the
appearance of the strips. They are then hung across a
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wire strung between poles to dry. When they are dried, 2002 2004 2006 2008
they are ready for weaving.

6. Which of the following is the correct

sequence of turning mengkuang leaves into
works of art? 15 litres 14 litres 12 litres 9.7 litres

A The leaves are cut, boiled, dyed and

then dried.
B The leaves are cut into strips. After that, 8. Which of the following best describes the
they are dyed, dried and then boiled. diagram?
C The leaves are boiled, cut into strips, A The price of petrol has gone down.
dried, and then woven. B There will be petrol shortage soon.
D The leaves are woven, dried, cut into C More and more people are using petrol.
strips, then dyed. D The price of petrol has increased
steadily.
Useful telephone numbers
Cafeteria 8174762
Health Centre 8174966
Campus Information 8174242
Gymnasium 8174991
Library 8174006

Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each blank.

Located on the top of a hill overlooking Teluk Bahang in Penang is a tropical fruit farm believed to be the
first of its kind in Malaysia. It has about 140 (9) of tropical and subtropical fruit trees. Spreading
over a wide area, it provides a scenic view of the surrounding hills, the town of Teluk Bahang and the
nearby dam which is (10) construction.
Since its opening in June 1998, the farm has been (11) a steady stream of visitors because of
the variety of plants and trees found there. Among the many (12) fruits are prickly pears, Brazilian
grapes, American mulberries and Chinese chestnuts.
For those keen (13) visiting the place, transportation up to the farm is (14) by van or four-
wheel-drive vehicles. At the end of the tour, there will be a fruit-tasting session and visitors can buy back
the fruit of (15) choice.

9. A levels B shapes C varieties D differences

10. A in B at C over D under
11. A attract B attracted C attractive D attracting
12. A foreign B national C American D international

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13. A at B on C about D by
14. A either B never C seldom D neither
15. A they B their C theirs D our

SECTION B
[10 marks]
Questions 16 – 25
An interview was conducted with Anne Graham, a TV travel-feature writer by Great Holidays. Read her
answers to the questions asked and complete the flow chart that follows.

 GREAT HOLIDAYS WITH ANNE GRAHAM

Interview by Catherine Suron 

Catherine Suron: Which was your best holiday?

Anne Graham: That was about six weeks ago when I went back-packing to Egypt. It is an amazing
historical country, very charming and touristy in many ways. I first flew to Cairo and
then went down the Nile in a jeep and stayed in a colonial-style hotel which was cheap
and a bit frayed at the edges.
CS: What things did you see there?
AG: Well, the Nile with her quaint houses along the bank, saw the Pyramids, and of course, Azwan and
Luxor and then travelled across the desert to El Dahar on the Red Sea.
CS: What do you need for a perfect holiday?
AG: That’s easy – good company, good food, good weather and most important of all, good health.
CS: What do you always take with you?
AG: I always take a camera. I love my photos. Pictures of happy times give me pleasure for years
afterwards.
CS: What’s your best piece of travel advice?
AG: Relax and enjoy the journey as much as getting to your destination. If you get stressed about getting
there or getting back, there’s no point going on holiday.
CS: Where do you want to go after this?
AG: I’d love to go to the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean and discover the extraordinary wildlife
there – the iguanas and turtles.
CS: What’s your worst experience on holiday?
AG: Two years ago I went to Spain, on a partially working holiday. While strolling through
one of the gardens, I suddenly felt a fiery sting on my leg. It was like a cigarette burn
and a huge blister popped up. I had to be admitted to hospital as I was getting dizzy.
I later learnt that it might be the bite from a poisonous spider.
CS: What is one mistake you wish to avoid?
AG: Probably when we went on a motor home trip around Europe and I packed too much clothing and
they all became very smelly as I didn’t have the time to wash them and have them dried properly.
CS: What do you hate about holidays?
AG: I do tend to get homesick and I hate that. It seems a waste of time but I can’t help it. I just love my
home, and when I get back, its so lovely. Being at home, gives me security and travelling makes me
appreciate it more.

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Using the information from the interview, complete the flow chart below.

Anne Graham’s interview by

16.

Experiences Travel Tips Wish

Anne’s best holiday was in For a great holiday, all Anne wants to go to

17. Anne needs is 21. goo d 25.

At the Nile, Anne saw

18. Always remember to take
22.

Anne’s best travel advice is

Anne’s worst experience
23.
was when 19. she had t o



The mistake Anne wants to
avoid is 24.  packing

On holiday, Anne hates
20.

SECTION C
[25 marks]

Questions 26 – 31 are based on the following passage.

1 “Life was very simple growing up in a small village,” explains an elderly Suchart Subsin
reclining in a chair in his home in Nakhon Si Thammarat, a charming town off the Gulf of Thailand
and 600km south of Bangkok. “When I was 14, I made a decision that I wanted to be a famous
shadow puppeteer,” says Suchart, grinning. “I wanted to be a superstar!” Suchart, now 73 years old,
has certainly fulfilled his dream and is an acknowledged self-taught master of the shadow puppet 5
craft or nang talung, in Thailand. Over the years, he has received several awards for his mastery and
preservation of the art and he has performed for the King of Thailand, in addition to audiences as
far away as Germany, Holland, India and Japan.

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2 Nang talung performances are typically based on stories from Ramakien, the Thai version of
Indian Ramayana. The epic story is one of the major texts in the Hindu religion. These stories of 10
gods are used as vehicles to transmit important Thai values in a changing world. Though considered
a dying art form in present day Thailand, Suchart has adapted to the times and infused these
traditional stories with modern day humour and props such as aeroplanes and mobile phones.
3 What makes Suchart unique is that he is not only a master performer, but he also makes the
intricately designed puppets himself. The fascinating process of making a typical puppet may take 15
between 2 days to a month. Puppets are commonly made from cow skin, though Suchart has made
puppets from both tiger and bear skin in the past. Once the skin is stripped from the animal, the
fat must be cleaned off and the skin is soaked in vinegar for three days. The skin is then smoothed
out, stretched and left to dry outside. The only other thing left to do is to decide which characters
to make. 20
4 Characters fall into categories of gods and royalty, hermits, demons and comedians. A detailed
design is drawn and attached to the leather where the design is then etched out with great detail.
Once this long process is complete, the leather characters are then painted and mounted on
bamboo rods, which are used to create the puppet’s movements.
5 Recognising that the folk art is slowly disappearing in modern day Thailand, Suchart has made 25
it his personal mission to keep it alive. Suchart still regularly performs at his home and around the
country, in addition to teaching others about the craft at local colleges in the south.
6 “Past kings including our present king have always been interested in nang talung,” reflects
Suchart. “It concerns me that this art may one day lose its popularity in Thailand because the
stories told and lessons learned in these tales are important to our religion, culture and politics. 30
Every time I put on a show, I’m just proud that I have the opportunity to pass these stories along
to a younger generation.”

(Adapted from Reader’s Digest, July 2011)

26. In paragraph 1, how does Suchart hope to be a superstar?

27. Give 2 reasons to show how he has fulfilled that dream.

i.
ii.

28. (a) Why is the dying art of nang talung important to the people of modern Thailand?

(b) In paragraph 2, how does Suchart ensure that his stories are ‘modern’?

29. (a) In making the puppet, cow skin is commonly used. After the skin has been stripped off the
animal, what is the next stage?

(b) In paragraph 4, when a character for the puppet has been decided, what is the next thing
Suchart will do?

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30. (a) Mention two ways how Suchart hopes to keep the art alive.
i.
ii.
(b) What is Suchart’s main concern regarding the art?

31. Based on the passage, write a summary of Suchart’s involvement in nang talung or Thai shadow
puppetry.
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 (not in note form)
•  use material from line 3 to line 32
•  not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below
Begin your summary as follows:
At age 14, young Suchart dreamed of becoming a superstar …

SECTION D
[20 marks]

32. Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.
A Poison Tree

I was angry with my friend: And it grew both day and night,
I told my wrath, my wrath did end. Till it bore an apple bright;
I was angry with my foe: And my foe beheld it shine,
I told it not, my wrath did grow. And he knew that it was mine,

And I watered it in fears, And into my garden stole

Night and morning with my tears; When the night had veiled the pole:
And I sunned it with smiles, In the morning glad I see
And with soft deceitful wiles. My foe outstretched beneath the tree.

(a) In Stanza 1, what lesson can be learned here?

[1 mark]

(b) In Stanza 2, how did the persona tend to the ‘tree’?

[1 mark]

(c) What do you think the persona’s enemy was feeling when he held the apple?

[1 mark]

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(d) Do agree with the persona’s perception of likening anger to a tree? Give your reasons.

[2 marks]

33. The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Dear Mr. Kilmer – Anne Schraff

Captain Nobody – Dean Pitchford
Sing To The Dawn – Minfong Ho

Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.
Identify a theme in the novel that you relate to and state why this is so. Write your answer with
close reference to the text.
[15 marks]

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