SECTION A

(10 marks)

(Time suggested: 15 minutes)

Answer all questions in this paper.

The text below is about why the writer is not able to attend his friend’s birthday party.

Question 1

Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. The errors have been underlined for you.
Write one word o correct the error in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word
must not change the meaning of the sentence.

The short story, Of Bunga Telur and Bally Shoes is writing by Che Husna eg. written

Azhari. It is about a young man, Jamal, who wants to get marry to the girl his (a)

mother has found fr him. But, Jamal do not have enough money for the wedding (b)

expenses. So, he thinks of variety means to raise sufficient funds for a decent (c)

wedding ceremony. His mother and sister were adamant that all the Malay (d)

wedding customs be observed. This, stress Jamal further and he even suggests (e)

using Hacks sweets to replace the bunga telur. Jamal sells of personally (f)

possessions, considers a bank loan and gets a loan from his mother. Final, he (g)

sells his Bally shoes and finds he has no shoes for the wedding. A story is set (h)

in a Malay village and portrays Malay cultural practices. The moods in the story (i)

is one of excitements, happiness and co-operation. The mainly theme is of (j)

the importance of being responsible, thrift and saving.

(10 marks)

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 SECTION B
(30 marks)
(Time suggested: 40 minutes)

Question 2

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

Izz ad-Din Abd al-Qadar ibn Mustafa ibn Yusuf ibn Muhammad al-Qassam was a
Syrian Muslim preacher and a leader in the local struggles against British and French
Mandatory rule in the Levant and a militant opponent of Zionism in the 1920s and 1930s.

Al-Qassam studied at Al-Azhar University in Egypt and afterward became

an Islamic revivalist preacher in his hometown of Jableh in Syria during the last years
of Ottoman rule. Following his return, he became an active supporter of the Libyan
resistance to Italian rule, raising funds and fighters to aid the Libyans and penning an
anthem for them. He would later lead his own group of rebels in alliance with Ibrahim
Hananu to fight against French Mandatory forces in northern Syria in 1919–20.

Following the rebels' defeat, he immigrated to Palestine, where he became a

Muslim waqf (religious endowments) official and grew incensed at the plight of Palestinian
Arab peasants. In the 1930s, he formed bands of local fighters and launched attacks against
British and Jewish targets. He was eventually killed in a manhunt following his alleged role
in the killing of a British policeman. Israeli historian Tom Segev has called him 'the
Arab Joseph Trumpeldor.  His campaign and death were factors that led to the 1936–39
Arab revolt in Palestine.

Source: Wikipedia

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Question (a) – (j)

Using the information from the text, answer the following questions.

He was a:

(b)

Full name: Leader in the local struggles

against:
(a)
(c)

(d)

AL QASSAM

Israeli scholar dubbed him as:

(i) What did he do when he went

back o his hometown?
His death led to:
(e)
(j)

He was in alliance with:

(g) Studied at:

To fight against: (f)

(h)

(10 marks)

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Question 3

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

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Questions (a) – (d):

Based on the brochure, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

(a) The canopy walkway is built to protect wildlife. (1 mark)

(b) The Orang Asli settlement has been modernised. (1 mark)
(c) At the hides, visitors can watch wildlife quietly. (1 mark)
(d) Climbing Gunung Tahan is a very challenging activity. (1 mark)

Questions (e) – (i):

Based on the brochure, answer the questions below.

(e) What ‘exciting experience’ does the Canopy Walkway provide?

(1 mark)
(f) What type of life do the Orang Asli live?

(1 mark)
(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate words or phrase from the brochure.

Meaning Word/Phrase

I. surely
(1 mark)

II. Climbing
(1 mark)

(h) Give one reason why the Orang Asli settlements are found along rivers.

(1 mark)
(i) How does one prepare oneself to scale Gunung Tahan?

(1 mark)
(10 marks)

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(j) Your friend is interested in making a trip to Gunung Tahan. In about 50 words, write a letter to your
friend. In that letter:
 suggest one activity in which he should take part
 give reasons to support your suggestion
 add relevant information

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 (10 marks)

SECTION C
(20 marks)
(Time suggested: 20 minutes)

Question 4
Read the letter and answer the questions.

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Read the letter carefully and answer questions (a) – (j).

(a) Why did Margie write a letter to Kim?

(1 mark)
(b) What did she enquire from Kim?

(1 mark)
(c) Give two reasons why Margie was late writing to Kim?
1.
(1 mark)
2.
(1 mark)
(d) What was the frightening news?

(1 mark)
(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the letter.

Meaning Word/Phrase

I. in the best
(1 mark)

II. given the task (1 mark)

III. Quite (1 mark)

IV. not seriously (1 mark)

(f) How did the Residents’ Association show its appreciation to the volunteers?

(1 mark)
(g) Give two examples of what Margie and her classmates did in the housing estate.
1.
(1 mark)
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 2.
(1 mark)
(h) What lesson is to be learnt from the anti-dengue campaign?

(1 mark)
(i) Suggest two other ways to curb dengue?
(a)
(1 mark)
(b)
(1 mark)

(15 marks)

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Question 5

Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) – (d).

News Break

Now why so loving, darling, But surely you’re some stranger,

And why the sudden kiss? No rage or hullabaloo,
You’d help me with some little jobs? Come closer, let me look, dear.
For goodness sake, what’s this? Can this be REALLY you?

Your face is clean for once, dear. Now were you struck by lightning
Your clothes without a crease. Or were you stunned at sport?
You saved your luncheon money? Ah... now I see the reason.
Will wonders never cease? You’ve brought your school report!

No dropping of your school books,

No shrieking, childish treble.
Today you are a lamb, love,
Where yesterday a rebel. Max Fatchen

(a) In the expression “will wonders never cease” (Stanza 2), what does the word “wonder” refer to?

(1 mark)
(b) Why did the parent express “will wonders never cease”?

(1 mark)
(c) Name one of the “wonder” that the parent seemed to see.

(1 mark)
(d) If you are the parent, how would you feel? Give examples from the poem.

(2 marks)
(5 marks)

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 SECTION D
(40 marks)
(Time suggested: 45 minutes)
Question 6

You have just attended a camping trip organized by the school for student leaders. Based on the notes below,
write an article for the school magazine:

 Departed from school – campsite – pitch tents – cooked dinner

 Jungle trekking – climbed hill – barbeque at night
 Snorkelling – packed up belongings – took down tents

When writing your article for a school magazine:

 You may use the notes given
 State the benefits of attending the camp
 Add any other relevant information
 Write in not less than 150 words

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 (30 marks)
Question 7

You should spend 15 minutes on this question.

The following are novels studied in the Literature Component in English Language.

1. The Swiss Family Robinson - Johann Davids Wyss

2. 20 000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne

3. King Arthur - Janet Hardy-Gould

Based on one of the novels above, write about a theme that is portrayed. Provide evidence from text to
support your response.

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