SECTION B

[30 marks]
[Time suggested: 40 minutes]
Question 2
Read the following text. Then, answer question (a) (j).

Malaysia diverse, multiracial, multicultural country exudes warmth and

love to each and every one of her people. It is indeed heartening to see people of
different beliefs and culture interacting and communicating with one another in
the Bahasa Melayu, the national language, or in English, a trademark of the
colonial rule of the past. The peoples own lingo is also commonly used. It is this
tolerance and the willingness to set aside cultural and religious differences that
has enable Malaysia to move forward as a fast developing and united nation. In
short, the peoples tolerance and love for their motherland has brought her peace,
unity and prosperity. That is the very essence of the catchphrase Unity in
diversity.
Malaysias unity in diversity is also evident in cuisines she proudly called
her own. Food like the Assam Laksa and Nasi Dagang, are exotic mouth-watering
cuisine of the proud Malaysians.
Malaysian unity is further strengthened through the Malaysian flag, or
better known as the Jalur Gemilang. It consists of 14 red and white stripes of
equal width, a dark blue canton that contains a yellow crescent and a yellow star.
The crescent symbolises Islam as the official religion while the 14-point star
represent the unity of the 13 states and the federal government. The Jalur
Gemilang is our identity of an independent country free from the colonial rule.
Another popular catchphrase that is uniquely Malaysian is Malaysia Boleh!
which literally means Malaysia can do it!. When we won models in the Olympic
Games or reached the peak of Mount Everest, this triumphant phrase is always
around. We, Malaysians, always want to be the best, be it in the local or global
scenes.

Question (a) (j)

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

(10 marks)

Question 3
Read the poster below. Then, answer questions (a) (j).
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SPEAK UP AND REACH OUT

As students, you may sometimes face problems in school, be it with your friends or with
your schoolwork. Here are some groups of people that you can turn to for help.
PARENTS
Parents are the people that are closest to you. So, when you face problems, you should
pour your hearts out to your parents. You should tell your parents about what is troubling
you. Your parents will be eager to help. They often offer advice, provide support and show
their understanding based on their own experiences.
SCHOOL COUNSELLORS
There are counselors in every school. Counselors are trained to help students overcome
their fears, anxieties and worries. They are qualified to give professional help to students
to deal with personal, social and even problems related to school work. Sometimes they
offer students career guidance. To do this, the counselors help students identify their
personalities and attributes so that the students can choose the right career path.
VOLUNTEERS IN HELP CENTRES
There are many volunteers who work in these help centres. They are trained to talk to
troubled students through phone cells. Some students prefer to talk about their problems to
someone they do not see face-to-face. One help centre that offers this service is
Befrienders.
PEER FACILITATORS
In school, there are peer facilitators who assist the counselors. These peer facilitators are
selected by students themselves, and they are interested to help other students. They are
given training on how to be a good listener. Some students find it easier to talk to someone
of their age group. They think that peers understand them better than adults especially
when it comes to issues such as peer pressure, schoolwork and the challenges of being a
teenager today.

Question (a) (d): Based on the leaflet, state whether the following statements are TRUE or
FALSE
(a) Parents often offer advice to their children based on their
own experiences.

_______(1 mark)

(b) School counselors give professional help to students because

they have the right personalities and attributes.

_______(1 mark)

(c) School counselors give students professional help, offer

_______ (1 mark)
students career guidance and suggest the right career for students.
(d) Peer facilitators are better than adults because they are
well- trained.

_______ (1 mark)

Question (e) (i): Read the leaflet carefully and answer the following questions.
(e) How do troubled student get in touch with the volunteers in help centres?
___________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(f) Who are peer facilitators?
___________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the leaflet.
Meaning
i.

ii.

Phrase

to tell someone everything

that you are feeling

_________________________

influence from people of the

same age group

_________________________

(1 mark)

(1 mark)

(h) Why do some students prefer to seek help from volunteers in help centres?
____________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(i) Why do you think some students find it easier to talk about their problems to peer
facilitators?
_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(j) Your friend, who is studying in a boarding school, is facing problems with
schoolwork and needs help. In about 50 words, send an email to your friend. In your
e-mail:
suggest who he/she can get help from
give a reason why he/she should get help immediately

add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

To: ___________________________
Subject: _______________________

Dear ___________,
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________

All the best,

_____________

Answer Scheme:
SECTION B
[30 marks]
[Time suggested: 40 minutes]

Question 2
Read the following text. Then, answer question (a) (j).

Malaysia diverse, multiracial, multicultural country exudes warmth and

love to each and every one of her people. It is indeed heartening to see people of
different beliefs and culture interacting and communicating with one another in
the Bahasa Melayu, the national language, or in English, a trademark of the
colonial rule of the past. The peoples own lingo is also commonly used. It is this
tolerance and the willingness to set aside cultural and religious differences that
has enable Malaysia to move forward as a fast developing and united nation. In
short, the peoples tolerance and love for their motherland has brought her peace,
unity and prosperity. That is the very essence of the catchphrase Unity in
diversity.
Malaysias unity in diversity is also evident in cuisines she proudly called
her own. Food like the Assam Laksa and Nasi Dagang, are exotic mouth-watering
cuisine of the proud Malaysians.
Malaysian unity is further strengthened through the Malaysian flag, or
better known as the Jalur Gemilang. It consists of 14 red and white stripes of
equal width, a dark blue canton that contains a yellow crescent and a yellow star.
The crescent symbolises Islam as the official religion while the 14-point star
represent the unity of the 13 states and the federal government. The Jalur
Gemilang is our identity of an independent country free from the colonial rule.
Another popular catchphrase that is uniquely Malaysian is Malaysia Boleh!
which literally means Malaysia can do it!. When we won models in the Olympic
Games or reached the peak of Mount Everest, this triumphant phrase is always
around. We, Malaysians, always want to be the best, be it in the local or global
scenes.

Question (a) (j)

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

Multiracial

Tolerance
Love for the country

SPEAK UP AND REACH OUT

Multicultural

As students, you may sometimes face problems in school, be it with your friends or with
your schoolwork. Here are some groups of people that you can turn to for help.
PARENTS
Parents are the people that are closest to you. So, when you face problems, you should
A form of motivation
A symbol of unity
pour your hearts out to your parents. You should tell your parents about what is troubling
you. Your parents will be eager to help. They often offer advice, provide support and show
Proud to based
be on their own experiences.
A countrys identity of
their understanding
Malaysians

SCHOOL COUNSELLORS

freedom from colonial

rule

There are counselors in every school. Counselors are trained to help students overcome
their fears, anxieties and worries. They are qualified to give professional help to students
to deal with personal, social and even problems related to school work. Sometimes they
offer students career guidance. To do this,
the counselors
Bahasa
Melayuhelp students identify their
personalities and attributes so that the English
students can choose the right career path.
VOLUNTEERS IN HELP CENTRES
There are many volunteers who work in these help centres. They are trained to talk to
(10 marks)
troubled students through phone cells. Some students prefer to talk about their problems to
someone they do not see face-to-face. One help centre that offers this service is
Befrienders.
Question 3
PEER FACILITATORS
Read the poster below. Then, answer questions (a) (j).
In school, there are peer facilitators who assist the counselors. These peer facilitators are
selected by students themselves, and they are interested to help other students. They are
given training on how to be a good listener. Some students find it easier to talk to someone
of their age group. They think that peers understand them better than adults especially
when it comes to issues such as peer pressure, schoolwork and the challenges of being a
teenager today.

Question (a) (d): Based on the leaflet, state whether the following statements are TRUE or
FALSE
(k) Parents often offer advice to their children based on their

True (1 mark)

own experiences.
(l) School counselors give professional help to students because
they have the right personalities and attributes.

False (1 mark)

(m)School counselors give students professional help, offer

True (1 mark)
students career guidance and suggest the right career for students.
(n) Peer facilitators are better than adults because they are
well- trained.

False (1 mark)

Question (e) (i): Read the leaflet carefully and answer the following questions.
(o) How do troubled student get in touch with the volunteers in help centres?
By telephone
(1 mark)
(p) Who are peer facilitators?
Students who are interested to help other students with their problems

To: amar@ymail.com

(1 mark)

(q) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the leaflet.

Subject: Schoolwork problems

Meaning
Dear Amar,
iii.

to tell someone everything that

you are feeling

Phrase
pour your hearts out
(1 mark)

I am sorry to hear that you are having problems with your

schoolwork. You must seek help quickly as the PT3 exams are just around
the corner.
the
best
people
you
are the school counselors.
iv. I think
influence
from
people
of theto help
peer
pressure
They are qualified
togroup
give professional advice to help students overcome
same age
(1 mark) all
kinds of problems including schoolwork. I hope you will see them soon.

(r) Why do some students prefer to seek help from volunteers in help centres?
They
prefer to talk to someone whom they do not see face-to-face.
All the
best,

(1 mark)
(s) Why do you think some students find it easier to talk about their problems to peer

Suzi
facilitators?

They think peer facilitators understand them better as they are of the same age
group.
(1 mark)
(t) Your friend, who is studying in a boarding school, is facing problems with
schoolwork and needs help. In about 50 words, send an email to your friend. In your
e-mail:
suggest who he/she can get help from
give a reason why he/she should get help immediately
add other relevant information to make your writing interesting