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KERTAS SOALAN PERCUBAAN SPM

BAHASA INGGERIS
KERTAS 2
SET A
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Section A
[15 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]

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

CAUSES OF ROAD ACCIDENTS

Rainy
weather
18%

Reckless
Driving 40%
Fatiqued
Driver
20%
Tyre
Puncture
22%

1 What can we conclude from the above statistics about road accidents in 2017?
A The least accident was caused by bad driving.
B Most road accidents happened in wet weather.
C Nearly half of the road accidents were caused by faulty tyres.
D More accidents were caused by reckless driving than tired drivers.

Scholarships and You

Scholarships in Malaysia, are divided into two categories: corporate or government, or

college-based. Corporate or government scholarships are often sought after by students who
want to study overseas as many of them cover many aspects such as tuition costs, living and
travel expenses. Besides, students get to experience living abroad.

2 Students who want to further studies overseas should

A aim for corporate or government scholarship.
B allocate some money for living expenses.
C choose a college-based scholarship.
D save for travelling.
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PONDER BEFORE YOU LEND MONEY!

If they do not have much money coming in and are

already struggling to pay their bills, another loan
might not be what they need. If others have lent
them money and struggled to get it back, you may
want to be more cautious. You could end up losing
your money and your friends as they are unable to
pay.
3 A lesson that we can learn from the above text is that lending money is
A a normal practice.
B like taking a loan.
C to be done thoughtfully.
D considered a good virtue.

MONDAY: Badminton icon, Morgan Frest, is about to make his

first appearance in the Jakarta Open and will be seeking to
revenge against one particular player – China’s Lo Dhing.

The Olympic champion was easily beaten by Dhing in the

semi-finals of the Tournament of Champions in England last
month.

Although Morgan Frest bounced back to win the Denmark

Open this month, he is looking to get even with Lo Dhing, a player
he has lost twice in 20 meetings.

4 From the newspaper extract above, we know that Morgan Frest

A beat his rival at the Denmark Open.
B lost the last time he played in Jakarta.
C won against Lo Dhing in the Olympics.
D was defeated in his most recent tournament.
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From : hannah @hotmail.com

Sent: 1 March 2018
To : richard @gmail.com
Subject : Literature classes
Hi Richie,
Do you know that Mrs Hansen is conducting extra Literature classes to
prepare us for the upcoming exam? I think it’s really thoughtful of her to
do so.

I know you think literature is not your cup of tea and has probably given
up hope on the subject. Don’t throw in the towel, yet, my friend. There’s
still time to catch up. I need the classes as much as you do. So, see you
at Mrs Hansen’s class.
Hannah

5 We know from the email that

A Mrs Hansen is energetic.
B Hannah is weak at Literature.
C Hannah is an encouraging friend.
D Richie is not attending the extra classes.

6 What does Hannah mean when she says ‘not your cup of tea’?
A She did not want Richie to be lazy.
B She refused to let Richie skip classes.
C She wanted Richie to give up literature.
D She felt literature is difficult for Richie.
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Earth Hour is an international event

that asks household and businesses to turn off their lights
and non-essential electrical appliances for one hour on the
evening of 29 March from 8.00 p.m. until 9.00 p.m. local
time. This is to promote energy conservation and thus
lower carbon emissions.

7 Earth Hour is promoted to

A turn off electrical appliances.
B darken the atmosphere.
C stop all businesses.
D conserve energy.

Dear Editor,
Out of sight, out of mind! That is what we
think of our garbage. Do you know what
mountains of waste can do to us? So, what
are we waiting for? Let us practise the 3R –
reduce, reuse, recycle. I hope all of you out
there will not hesitate to act now!
Aiman

8 How does the writer feel?

A Irritated
B Worried
C Annoyed
D Frustrated
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Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each blank.

The name durian comes from the Malay word duri, which means thorn.
The word durian ______9_____ refers to the fruit but it can also mean the durian pulp or flesh
(technically called arils) that we eat, and also to the tree. The durian fruit has a thick fibrous
________10______, covered by sharp spines or thorns. The flesh or pulp is creamy, white, yellow
or golden yellow which is strongly flavoured and sharply aromatic.
Contrary ______11_____ popular belief, you will not have a big spike in your cholesterol
level ______12_____ eating a durian. In fact, this king of fruits has good monounsaturated fats
that can actually lower your harmful cholesterol levels and moderate your high blood pressure.
______13_______, feasting on this highly nutritious fruit will certainly not benefit your waistline.
Durian is naturally rich in potassium, dietary fibre, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B
complex. The king of fruits is thus excellent for _______14______ muscle strength and blood
pressure, bowel movements and skin health.
If you have diabetes, please do ______15 _____ a favour. Do not feast on durians because
the fruit has high sugar content. Durians contain simple sugars like sucrose, fructose and glucose
which can certainly spike the sugar level in your blood.

9 A rarely 13 A Besides
B hardly B However
C always C Although
D usually D Furthermore

10 A husk 14 A improve
B skin B improves
C shell C improved
D crust D improving

11 A in 15 A myself
B at B yourself
C to C ourselves
D with D themselves

12 A after
B when
C while
D before
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Section B
[10 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]
Questions 16 to 25
Read the following page from a leaflet about bicycles and answer the questions that follow.

WHEEL LOVE
Our country has great roads and parks. It’s part of the reason why more Malaysians are getting on
their bikes. Here is why you should too!

Do you know that cycling does wonders to yourself? You will discover a new you once you start
cycling. Before you start, invest in a bicycle that best fits you. Ask yourself what kind of cycling you
plan to do and there is a bicycle to cater for your need.

A recumbent bike is great for hobbyist and is best used on flat roads only. If you are the
adventurous kind, then the mountain bike is the best as it has all the bells and whistles to tackle varied
terrain and slopes.

If you have developed road confidence and fancy leisurely long distance rides with an element of
sightseeing, the touring bike is the best as it is designed for comfort. On the other hand, an every day
bike will be the cruiser bike which you can use to nip around the neighbourhood or commuting within
the city.

Who knows, you might have set eyes on serious cycling competition in the stadium. Then, fixed
gear bike will be your choice.

Any doubts? WHEEL LOVE is here to help you!

HOW TO STAY SAFE ON TWO WHEELS

 Always wear a cycling helmet that has been adjusted to fit your head
and is secured tightly.
 Don bright coloured clothing and reflective stripes so you are noticed
in low light conditions.
 Get your bicycle fitted with a light on the front, a hazard light at the
back and reflectors on the wheels
 Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated at all times. For easy access, get a
water bottle cage mounted on the bicycle frame
 Ride in a single file when on roads open to motorised traffic
 Always adhere to traffic light signals, traffic signs and road markings.
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Questions 16 to 20

Raj is going on a bike tour. Using words from the leaflet given, complete his blog entry below. Use no
more than three words for each blank.

RAJ’S BLOG
March 20, 2018 – Bike Tour

I went on my first bike tour last Sunday. Luckily, I was advised by WHEEL LOVE to get a
___________________________ (16) which was of great comfort and I could leisurely tour the
countryside. Luckily, I did not buy a ___________________________ (17) as our sightseeing did
not include trekking through the hilly jungles. I would also consider getting a
___________________________ (18) to help with the errands at home and save on fuel. A
___________________________ (19) is definitely a no for me as I am not interested in velodrome
competitions. Neither would I invest in a ___________________________ (20) as the place I stay
is quite hilly.

[5 marks]
Questions 21 to 25
Using words from How to Stay Safe on Two Wheels, complete the instructions below. Use no more
than two words for each blank.

Staying Safe Is Important On Two Wheels

Follow these instructions to stay safe:

21 Obey the _________________________________________ rules.

22 Protect your head with a _________________________________.
23 Stay hydrated by carrying a _______________________________.
24 Cycle in a _________________________________on busy roads.
25 Wear clothes that are of ___________________________ colours.
[5 marks]
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Section C
[25 marks]
[Time suggested : 50 minutes]
Questions 26 to 31 are based on the following passage.
1 All kinds of celebrations are going on around the world to create awareness
about tigers. Unfortunately, deep in the Malayan rainforest, there are no
celebrations. It is just another day as the future of my tribe and fellow forest
dwellers seem grim.
2 I wanted to make my day a bit cheerful by hoping to have a sambar deer for 5
lunch but I have not spotted one in weeks. I have to settle for a goat which isn’t a
favourite dish on a festive day in the jungle. As I finish my simple meal and survey
the jungle around me, a shiver runs down my spine when I see the near emptiness of
my surroundings. It makes me think how one species is driving biodiversity loss at
an unprecedented rate. Man’s reckless actions are leaving devastating impacts on 10
this fragile planet.
3 My tribe, the iconic Malayan Tiger that is known as king of the tropical jungle,
is fast disappearing along with the other forest dwellers. In fact, in my lifetime I
have seen the Sumatran rhinoceros fade into extinction in the Malayan peninsula. I
have been told that during my forefathers’ era, we too had the Javan rhinoceros but 15
they were driven to extinction in the 1930s by merciless game hunting when this
land was ruled by people from a far-off country.
4 The fate of the Sumatran rhino is a sad story. It evokes many emotions in me –
anger, sadness, sense of loss and depression. They were driven to extinction
probably because of change in land use, poaching and lack of knowledge. As I 20
reminisce about my Javan and Sumatran rhino friends, the fate of my own tribe
comes to my mind. In fact, I have just come back after roaming the forest and it’s
scary that I have not met any of my buddies for quite a while. I hope they are fine.
5 We, tigers have been hunted by man relentlessly. We are also being poached
mercilessly for our body parts which are being processed into luxury decorative 25
items and medicinal remedies.
6 My wise grandfather told me that in the 1970s there were about 3,000 of us
gracefully roaming in the Malayan peninsula. Now, only 10 percent of that number
remains. If there is no action taken by the relevant authorities to save us, I am
certain my tribe will be at the brink of extinction in peninsular Malaysia by 2030. I 30
pray this does not happen.
7 The forest spirit has urged me to be optimistic on this auspicious day. I am sure
since Malaysia’s football team is named after us and one prominent bank also uses
us on their logo, Malaysians will not let us fade from this land. I am not being self-
centred in asserting the need to save my tribe. We, tigers are an umbrella species. 35
Saving us saves biodiversity, the ecosystem and all my fellow forest dwellers. This
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in return ensures the continued ecosystem services which man heavily relies on for
their well-being and material progress. I hope man realises we are all connected in
this fragile web of life and that conservation is development too.
8 I end this lengthy roar by extending my appreciation for the continued efforts 40
taken by the government, NGO’s and other stakeholders in trying to save us and the
flora and fauna of this beautiful country. On behalf of my tribe, I salute all of you. It
is our hope that we will continue to roam this land forever. Happy Tiger’s Day!

26 From paragraph 1, why is the celebration for Tiger’s Day held?

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27 From paragraph 2,

(a) what did the tiger have for lunch?

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(b) who does the one species refer to?

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28 (a) From paragraph 3, which word means ancestors?

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(b) From paragraph 4, state two reasons that have caused the Sumatran rhinos cease to exist.

(i)………………………………………………………………………………………[1 mark]

(ii)………………………………………………………………………………………[1 mark]

29 (a) From paragraph 5, why are tigers hunted?

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(b) From paragraph 6, what could possibly save the tigers?

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30 What do you think the tiger feels of its future? Give one reason.

Feelings: ………………………………………………………………………………[1 mark]

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Reason : ……………………………………………………………………………………

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31 The Malayan tiger and other forest dwellers face a grim future.

Based on the passage, write a summary on the problems faced by the Malayan tiger and
other animals.

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 form (not note form)
 use materials from line 5 to 26
 not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below.

Begin your summary as follows:

The tiger wanted to have a sambar deer for lunch …
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Section D
[20 marks]
[Time suggested : 35 minutes]

32 Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.

The Charge of the Light Brigade

Half a league, half a league,

Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
“Forward, the Light Brigade!
Charge for the guns!” he said.
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

“Forward, the Light Brigade!”

Was there a man dismayed?
Not though the soldier knew
Someone had blundered.
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die.
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Cannon to right of them,

Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volleyed and thundered;
Stormed at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of Hell
Rode the six hundred.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson

(a) In stanza 1, which phrase reflects distance?

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(b) Which word means ‘made a mistake’?

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(c) ‘Theirs not to make reply

Theirs not to reason why’

Why do you think the soldiers could not make a reply?

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(d) In your opinion, is war the answer to solve conflicts? Give two reasons.

Reason 1: ……………………………………………………………………………….[1 mark]

Reason 2: ………………………………………………………………………............ [1 mark]

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.
With close reference to the text, describe how an incident in this story has influenced the main
character.
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KERTAS PEPERIKSAAN TAMAT

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