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Paper 2 SPM 2016 2
Paper 2 SPM 2016 2
Paper 2 SPM 2016 2
Section A
[15 marks]
Question 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose the best
answer.
SEREMBAN : Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan Sdn. Bhd. will extend scheduled water rationing for the Rembau
and Tampin districts following the continued shortage of water at Gemencheh Dam.
The rationing on alternate days for the two districts will be carried out for two weeks from March 2
to 13, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The rationing for Rembau will be implemented on odd days from March 3 to 13
and for Tampin on even days from March 2 to 12.
2 Based on the news article above, choose the correct schedule for the water
rationing.
Districts Affected Dates
A Rembau March 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 &
13
B Tampin March 2 until 12 daily
C Rembau March 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 &
12
D Rembau and Tampin March 3 until 13
inclusive
Just download the MyCommunity app to your computers or smartphones and post events in your
community. You must register as a member to post your event. Best of all, you can see if your event has
been selected to be promoted on television. It’s simple and fun!
4 “ The soothing sounds of water, birdsong and breeze in the trees are
constant – like coming home to a tropical sanctuary, miles from
civilisation.”
The writer uses this sentence to show
A the unchanging nature of the area.
B the environment is preserved.
C the tranquillity of the place.
D the air is cool and fresh.
Choosing the right courier means entrusting an important package – and promise
of delivery - to a third party. When it comes to business deliveries, how
quickly the package arrives and the state it arrives in reflect efficiency and
quality standards. Swift delivery conveys care and leads to a peace of mind.
7 According to the text, which of the following is a criterion when choosing the
right courier?
A Confidentiality
B Cooperation
C Reputation
D Reliability
Do you eat or live to eat? Well, only you know the answer to this question.
But why not make eating a pleasurable activity that will __9 __ good health? With
a few simple adjustments, what you consume daily can contribute __10___ your
overall well-being?
Healthy food need not taste like dry cardboard! Keep your meals simple.
Just be sure that there are some whole grains, lean protein, vegetables and only
a little fat. All __11__ will provide your body with the necessary nutrition. Avoid
eating junk food, which usually __12__ a lot of carbohydrate, fat, sugar or salt.
Eat at regular intervals, allowing about four hours __13__ meals or snacks.
This helps regulate your digestive system, blood sugar levels and appetite,
leading to a healthier you. Chew __14__ and enjoy every mouthful. Relish the
flavours. This will make you eat less and feel full longer. Eat when hungry and
stop when you are __15__, but not uncomfortably full. It is important to control
your food intake.
If you follow these simple rules, you are on the way to living a long and
healthy life.
9 A ensure 1 A within
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B ensures B during
C ensured C around
D ensuring D between
1 A for 1 A consistently
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B on B effortlessly
C in C slowly
D to D gently
1 A they 1 A satisfied
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B their B fulfilled
C these C assured
D them D pleased
1 A digests
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B consists
C contains
D maintains
Section B
[10 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]
Questions 16 to 25
Read the following book reviews and answer the questions that follow.
Questions 16 to 20
Using the information in the book reviews, answer each of the questions below. Write
the title of the book.
Which review mentions … Title of book
16 A character which is too busy for ……………………………………………………
love? …………………………
17 A girl with bad intentions? ……………………………………………………
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18 A test of friendship? ……………………………………………………
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19 Someone who commits a crime? ……………………………………………………
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20 The use of pictures to present ……………………………………………………
information? …………………………
Questions 21 to 25
Your friend has asked you to recommend a book for her to read. Using words from
the book reviews, complete the email below. Use no more than three words.
dilemmas, which I think you’ll find fascinating. I’m sure you’re eager to get
Section C
[25 marks]
[Time suggested : 50 minutes]
(b) state one reason why Arvind was eager to get home.
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2 (a)From paragraph 3,
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(i) why did Arvind find it difficult to see the suitcase?
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(ii) which phrase tells the reader that Arvind was very surprised?
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(b) From paragraph 4, why did people on the train look at Arvind?
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3 What do you think Arvind and Sneha did after leaving the train station?
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Give a reason for your answer.
Action:
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Reason:
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3 Arvind had an interesting encounter with Sneha during the train journey.
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Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change
the original meaning.
32 Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.
Charles Causley
(ii)Why do you think Lulu’s mother crumpled the note on the fire?
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(c In your opinion, why didn’t Lulu take the rag-doll with her when she left?
) Explain.
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33 The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English
Language.
Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.
Based on the novel that you have studied, describe a scene that makes you either
happy or sad.
Give reasons why the scene makes you feel happy or sad, with close reference to
the text.
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