Name : ______________________________________ KBSM 1_____, 2013

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MID YEAR EXAMINATION JUNE/JULY 2013 ENGLISH (Paper Two) KBSM 1 1 HOURS 15 MINS DATE: ______________

INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT TURN THE PAGE UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO 1. This paper consists of 40 questions in four sections. 2. Answer all questions. 3. For all the multiple-choice questions, blacken only one answer space on your answer sheet. If you need to change your answer, make sure you erase completely your previous answer before blackening the new space. 4. Use the attached draft sheet to write your summary. 5. Answers written on the question paper will not be taken into consideration.

Section A Section B Section C Section D Total Prepared by: Mrs Bernie Victor

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SECTION A GRAPHIC STIMULI/RATIONAL CLOZE Questions 1 to 6 For each of the questions, read the question first and then study the information given to find the best answer. (6 marks) Read the route map below and answer the questions that follow.

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The phrase We are now here, tells us that the speaker A is not sure where he/she is C is currently positioned there B doesnt know what a bakery is D needs to go to the nearest hospital

Study the notice below and answer the question that follows.

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What is the aim of this campaign? A To collect money B To wash cars

C D

To build houses To raise children

Read the short text below answer the question that follows Scattered showers tonight in Selangor, Wilayah Persekutuan, Negeri Sembilan and parts of Pahang. Thunderstorms in Johor and Melaka. Elsewhere, cloudy. 3. According to the weather forecast below, which state would not experience thunderstorm or rain? A. Johor C. Melaka B. Perak D. Selangor 2

Read the instructions below and answer the question that follows.

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The following statements about the instructions are false except A Drink the tea when it has cooled. B Add tea bags and sugar simultaneously. C Pour some milk once the water has boiled. D Stir the mixture once it is poured into the teapot.

Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

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The advertisement above is made by someone who A. wants a partner in business B. wants to travel sometime in March C. is looking for a tenant D. does not like air-conditioners

Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

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The advertisement above tells us that South Escape A. is already open to public B. will be opened by a minister C. is a supermarket D. is a shopping mall 3

Questions 7 to 14 Read the text carefully and choose the correct word from the choices given, that fits into the blank space. (8 marks) Thomas Alva Edison was a famous scientist. He was born in 1847 and __________(7) in 1931. Edison is said to be one of the ________(8) inventors of the nineteenth century. He invented many things, including the light bulb, the phonograph and the motion picture camera. In his lifetime, he is said to have invented ________(9) than a thousand things. Edison was a genius __________(10) his inventions were not always successful the first time round. Take for instance, his invention of the light bulb. Edison tried over 2000 experiments before the light bulb actually ___________(11). Later, a young reporter interviewed him ____________(12) his work. The reporter asked ____________(13) how it felt to have failed countless times. Edison replied, I never _____________(14) once. I invented the light bulb. It just happened to be a 2000-step process. When someone called Edison a genius, he said that genius was 99 per cent perspiration and 1 per cent inspiration.

7. 9. 11. 13.

A. die C. died A. more C. many A. work C. worked A. he C. her

B. dead D. dying B. most D. much B. works D. working B. his D. him

8. 10 12. 14.

A. great C. greatest A. so C. but A. from C. during A. fail C. failed

B. greater D. the greatest B. or D. any B. about D. behind B. fails D. failing

SECTION B READING COMPREHENSION Questions 15 to 20 For each of the questions, read the question first and then study the passage given to find the best answer. (6 marks) You are advised to spend 20 minutes on this question. During the holidays, my parents took us to the zoo. We had a great time there. There was one incident at the zoo, though, that I would never forget. We were in front of the monkey cages. Suddenly, one of the monkeys came forward and put out its hand before us. There were other people nearby, including a young couple with their little daughter aged about eight. The little girl looked at the signboard that reminded visitors not to feed the animals. Then she asked her mother, Mama, the poor monkeys look so hungry. Why cant we feed them?

The mother explained that giving the wrong food to the animals could make them sick. Just then, some teenagers stopped in front of the cage. They started throwing potato chips and other snacks at the monkeys, who picked them up and ate them. Seeing this, the rest of us started commenting about their irresponsible behaviour. However, no one tried to stop them. Then, much to my surprise and admiration, the little girl spoke up. Hey! Cant you read? It says Do Not Feed the Animals. Do you want the monkeys to get sick? she yelled. The teenagers were so embarrassed by her outburst that they at once stopped what they were doing and walked away. It was truly amazing that while none of the adults wanted to get involved, the little girl was bold enough to speak up. 15. The writer has written about an incident that took place A. at the zoo B. in his house C. in the jungle D. in his hometown Why did the monkey put out its hand? A. It had injured its hand. B. It was begging for food. C. It was a trick it had learnt. D. It was showing off its hand. Why didnt the adults stop the teenagers irresponsible behaviour? A. They were very bold people. B. They did not know what to say. C. They were afraid of the teenagers. D. They did not want to get involved. Why do you think the little girl spoke up? A. She did not like the teenagers. B. She was too young to keep quiet. C. She was not afraid of the teenagers. D. She did not know how to talk to people. How would the writer have felt after the incident? A. Very angry with the zoo authorities. B. Irritated with the little girls behaviour. C. Embarrassed that he had not spoken up. D. Pleased that the monkeys had not got sick. The word commenting in the passage means A. criticising B. examining C. talking about D. scolding loudly

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SECTION C SUMMARY WRITING Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow. You are advised to spend about 30 minutes on this question. (10 marks) Nowadays, a lot of people are keen on playing computer games. Computer games form a part of modern leisure life and have influenced many people, especially teenagers. There are several types of computer games that interest teenagers. These include action or adventure games, simulation games that teach skills and decision-making, sports games, board games and many others. The types of computer games teenagers choose will depend on their interests, personality, the type of game, the skills they have and the equipment. There are a number of benefits that can be derived from playing computer games. For one thing, teenagers learn many things indirectly. They gain knowledge and learn how to achieve what they want and be more competitive. These games build up self-confidence as the games encourage success through hard work. Teenagers recognize that they can achieve things if they work hard. We should also not forget that teenagers play these games because they are exciting and fun-filled. Of course, spending too much time on computer games is not encouraged. Though they have some benefits, too much of something can also be bad. Using the attached draft sheet, write a summary on the Types of computer games that teenagers play and their benefits. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: The type of computer games that interest teenagers include adventure. SECTION D Literature You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this question. (10 marks) 1. Based on the short story Flipping Fantastic, write about your favourite scene and why you like it. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

NOTE: Your response to the question above should be: not less than 50 words in continuous writing (not in note form)

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