SECTION A

(10 marks)
[Time suggested : 15 minutes]

The text below is about pets and responsibilities that come with having one.
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 errors in the space provided. An example has been given. The
correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

Having a pet in your family can be both a pleasantly and unpleasant

e.g pleasant

experience. Pet owners need to make time to their pets. It is a huge

a.__________________

responsibility to feed, bathe and play for your pet. Pets need time to

b. _________________

adapt to their owners and new environment. Sometimes, pets dirtied

c.__________________

the carpet, claw at the curtains, dig away the lawn or chase the

d.__________________

postman. Some pets can lived up to twenty years. Pet owners need

e.__________________

to make sure they have the money, time and energy needed for raise

f.__________________

a pet. Fortunately, some pet owners dump their pets in dark alleys

g.__________________

and abandoned building when they find they are unables to look after

h.__________________

their pets. This is a very cruel act because if this pets are not

i.__________________
_

rescued, they can starve in death. Thus, it is important that you are
j.__________________
prepared to be fully committed to raising a pet before deciding to
have one.
(10 marks)

SECTION B
(30 marks)

[Time suggested : 15 minutes]

Question 2

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

A Visit to Mesra Children Home

Last Sunday morning, the English Society members of SMK Sri
Megah organized another community service activity. After
months of organizing fund-raising activities, they had collected
RM950 in cash and received donations of blankets, pillows and
mattresses from kind well-wishers.
The donations were given to Mesra Children Home. It is an
orphanage which was set up by Puan Syarifah Haslinda in 2002.
The home relies on public donations to care for the 40 children
living there.
The President of the English Society presented Puan
Syarifah Haslinda with the donations. However, that was not all
the members had for the children. After a delicious treat of fast
food lunch, the members organized some games such as
musical chairs, memory games and races.
Then, the members entertained the children with various
performances. They sang and danced. The children joined in too.
They were so delighted.

Questions (a) (j)

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Using information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.

Organised by :
(a) _______________________________

Donations :
(g) ______________
(h) ______________
(i) ______________
(j) ______________

A visit to
Mesra
Children
Home

Background of Mesra
Children Home :
(d) Founder :
_________________________
(e) Established in the year :
__________________________
(f) Number of chidren cared
for :
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Question 3
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Activities
organised :
(b)_________________
(c) _________________

Read the travel brochure below. Then answer questions (a) (j).

Question (a) (d) : Based on the brochure, state whether the following statements are TRUE
or FALSE.
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(a)
(b)

Stadhuys has two museums inside its town square.

Entry into Baba-Nyonya Heritage Museum is by donation.

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[1 mark]
[1 mark]

(c)
(d)

The Villa Sentosa is situated 1 km from Chinatown.

Visitors can tour the city on a bicycle for only RM25.

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_________

[1 mark]
[1 mark]

Questions (e) (i) : Read the brochure carefully and answer all the questions below
(e)

Where can visitors go to see an old Dutch residential house?

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Who would most likely sign-up for the Malacca Night Cycling tour?

[1 mark]

(f)

[1 mark]

(g)

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Fill in the table with appropriate word from the brochure.
Meaning

Word

a) stories from long ago

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(line 6)

b)

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(line 14)
[2 marks]

(h)

Why do you think visitors will be entertained when they visit the Baba-Nyonya
Heritage Museum?
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Which place that you would like to go in Melaka? Give a reason.

(i)

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[1 mark]

[1 mark]

(j) You plan to visit Melaka and would like to invite your friend to join you. In about 50 words,
write an e-mail to your friend.
In your e-mail:

state the places/ activities that you go/do there

give reasons to support your choice

add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

To :
From :
Subject :

Dear ____________ ,
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Dear Swee Meng,
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I am so happy to hear from you. How are you and your family? I have been
meaning to write to you about our last conversation.
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I know exactly how you feel because I used to forsake rest too. I was
spending
too much time staying connected with my friends and relatives through
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emails, text messages and instant messenger. I did not get enough sleep at night
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so I ended up feeling tired and sleepy in the morning.
Here is what I did to overcome the problem. Firstly, I logged out from my
____________________________________________________________________________
email account, instant messenger or a social networking site when I wanted to go
to sleep. Your friends will also log out if they see you are not online,
Then, you should turn off any electrical devices in your bedroom. If you leave
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them switched on, the glowing screens or dim lights can make it harder for you to
fall asleep. Moreover, hearing the notifications coming from your devices in the
middle of the night only makes matters worse.
(10 marks)
You should also make sleep a priority. Tell your friends that you will not
answer any calls or text messages or reply to emails one hour before your
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SECTION C
bedtime. This will give you enough time to prepare for bed. Your body and mind
(20 marks)
needs time to wind down as bedtime approaches.
[Time suggested : 20 minutes]
Please try out these steps to a more peaceful slumber. A good nights sleep
is what your body needs to boost your energy so you can focus in school the next
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day.
hope these
tipsand
will answer
be useful
to you. Please
write soon.
Read
theI article
carefully
questions
(a) (i).
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Your
friend,
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Jimmy

(a)
(b)

(c)

In paragraph 2, why was Jimmy tired and sleepy in the morning?

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From paragraph 4, list two disadvantages of leaving your gadgets switched on in the
bedroom?
i.
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ii.
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(1 mark)
(1 mark)
(1 mark)

From paragraph 5, list two things that Swee Meng should not do one hour before
bedtime?
i. ________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

ii.________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

(d)

According to Jimmy, what should be Swee Mengs priority?

__________________________________________________________________

(e)

(1 mark)

Fill in the table with appropriate word from the text.

Meaning

Word
______________________________(line 3)

i.

give up; stop doing

ii.

a website

______________________________(line 8)

iii.

connected to the
computer

______________________________(line 9)

iv.

sleep

______________________________(line 18)
(4 marks)

(f)

Why should Swee Meng have enough time to prepare for bed?
_________________________________________________________________

(g)

Why do you think Swee Meng should get enough sleep? Give a reason.
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

(h)

(1 mark)

(2 mark)

Suggest two other ways to help Swee Meng prepare for bedtime?
i. ______________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

ii. ______________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

(15 marks)

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 some little jobs?
For goodness sake, whats this?
Your face is clean for once, dear.
Your clothes without a crease.
You saved your luncheon money?
Will wonders never cease?
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(a) Who do you think is the persona in the poem?

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(b) In stanza 1, what has the boy offered to do for the mother?
______________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
(c) Why do you think the boys clothes are without a crease?
______________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
(d) Based on the poem, what do you think about the parent? Give a reason.
Characteristic : __________________________________________________ (1 mark)
Reason : _______________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(5 marks)

SECTION D
(40 marks)
[Time suggested : 30 minutes]

Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.
Your friend wants to learn how to cook fried rice. Write a letter to her explaining how to do it.

When writing your letter:

you must use all the notes
you may add any other relevant information
write in not less than 150 words

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Question 7
Based on the graphic novel, 20 000 Leagues Under The Sea by Jules Verne, answer the
questions below.
(a) What is the story about?
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(4 marks)

(b) Which character that you like?

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i.

Who is he? Explain your answer

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ii.

(3 marks)
Why do you like him?
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(3 marks)
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