2013 SPM English

Paper Two
Question 9 to 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best

answer to fit in each blank.

Question 16 to 20 2016 Summary and Comprehension
[ 25 marks ]

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 (ii) which phrase tells the reader that Arvind was very surprised?

29 (a) From paragraph 6, line 27,

26 From paragraph 1. What was Arvind looking forward to?
“That was the start that Arvind had been hoping for.”
The prospect ( possibility ) of being home
What does the expression the start refer to?

27 From paragraph 2,

(a) why do you think the passengers were compared to ants?

I think they were compared to ants as there were too many

(b) From paragraph 9, why was Arvind embarrassed?
people milling about ( moving around without particular
reason 闲荡 ).
(b) state one reason why Arvind was eager to get home.

Arvind was looking forward to the food / friends he would

meet / hours he would spend time watching television.

30 What do you think Arvind and Sneha did after leaving the train

station? Give a reason for your answer.

28 (a) From paragraph 3,
I think they probably decided to meet again at another
(i) why did Arvind find it difficult to see the suitcase?
time.
He had taken off his glasses and his eyesight was very
 Action:
Reason:
31 Arvind had an interesting encounter with Sneha during the train
journey.
Based on the passage, write a summary on:
 why Arvind was attracted to Sneha, and
 what he did as a result of meeting her
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 in note form )
 Use materials from line 14 to line 35
 Not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given
below
Begin your summary as follows:
During the journey, Arvind was attracted to a girl who …
[ 15 marks ]
Suggested answer
During the journey, Arvind was attracted to a girl who sat next
to him on the train. 1 He was attracted to her because she had all the
features of his dream girl. In order to impress the girl, 2 the next day
Arvind went to the bathroom on the train to freshen up and 3 make
himself look presentable. 4Later he invited the girl for tea. The girl
agreed. 5 Arvind took it as a start and 6 behaved like a perfect gentleman. 7
He told about himself even though she was shy and only spoke a little. 8
Arvind also invited her for lunch and dinner. 9 When it was time to sleep,
she told him good night but he could not sleep. 10 Instead he spent the
whole night planning how to further impress her.
Poem – A Poison Tree
 b.

3. In the poem, the persona likens anger to a tree. Do you agree with

the comparison?

Give a reason for your response.

1. What does the tree produce?

The tree produces an apple.
apple

2. Give two examples of personification in the poem.

I told it not, my wrath did grow
a.

When the night had veiled 掩饰 the pole Novel – Captain Nobody
Write a moral value that is found in the novel. Provide evidence from the  managed his own problems with courage

text to support your answer.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Captain Nobody costume to school

 be brave and optimistic when facing challenges  forgot to dry the laundry

 gave all their attention to -  knew

 famous football star  might laugh at him

 bravely faced the situation

 not many people knew that

 younger brother

 ignored by -

 his small size

 not feel sorry for himself

 blame anyone for being neglected

 10 years old

 able to take care of himself

 busy looking after his brother at the hospital

 dinner on his own

 to school

 his homework, all on his own

Novel – Captain Nobody

Write a moral value that is found in the novel. Provide evidence from the

text to support your answer.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A moral value that is found in the novel, “Captain Nobody”, is be

brave and optimistic when facing challenges.

Newton’s parents gave all their attention to Newton’s elder

brother, Chris, as he was a famous football star. Moreover, not many

people knew that Newton was Chris’s younger brother. He was also

ignored by his classmates due to his small size. However, he did not feel

sorry for himself or blame anyone for being neglected.

Although Newton was just 10 years old, he was able to take care

of himself when his parents were busy looking after his brother at the

hospital. For instance, he had dinner on his own, went to school and did

his homework, all on his own.

Newton even managed his own problems with courage. He wore his

Captain Nobody costume to school when his mother forgot to dry the

laundry. Although he knew that his teachers and classmates might laugh

at him, he bravely faced the situation.

SPM English
Paper Two
Question 9 to 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best

answer to fit in each blank.

Question 16 to 20
Summary and Comprehension
[ 25 marks ]
 (ii) which phrase tells the reader that Arvind was very surprised?

29 (a) From paragraph 6, line 27,

26 From paragraph 1. What was Arvind looking forward to? “That was the start that Arvind had been hoping for.”

What does the expression the start refer to?

27 From paragraph 2,

(a) why do you think the passengers were compared to ants?

(b) From paragraph 9, why was Arvind embarrassed?

(b) state one reason why Arvind was eager to get home.

30 What do you think Arvind and Sneha did after leaving the train

station? Give a reason for your answer.

28 (a) From paragraph 3, Action:

(i) why did Arvind find it difficult to see the suitcase?

 Reason:

31 Arvind had an interesting encounter with Sneha during the train

journey.

Based on the passage, write a summary on:

 why Arvind was attracted to Sneha, and

 what he did as a result of meeting her

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 in note form )

 Use materials from line 14 to line 35

 Not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given

below
Poem – A Poison Tree

Begin your summary as follows:

During the journey, Arvind was attracted to a girl who …

[ 15 marks ]
 Give a reason for your response.

1. What does the tree produce?

2. Give two examples of personification in the poem.

a.

Novel – Captain Nobody

b. Write a moral value that is found in the novel. Provide evidence from the

text to support your answer.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

3. In the poem, the persona likens anger to a tree. Do you agree with  be brave and optimistic when facing challenges

the comparison?
 gave all their attention to -  knew

 famous football star  might laugh at him

 bravely faced the situation

 not many people knew that

 younger brother

 ignored by -

 his small size

 not feel sorry for himself

 blame anyone for being neglected

 10 years old

 able to take care of himself

 busy looking after his brother at the hospital

 dinner on his own

 to school

 his homework, all on his own

Novel – Captain Nobody

 managed his own problems with courage Write a moral value that is found in the novel. Provide evidence from the

text to support your answer.

 Captain Nobody costume to school ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 forgot to dry the laundry A moral value that is found in the novel, “Captain Nobody”, is be

brave and optimistic when facing challenges.

 Newton’s parents gave all their attention to Newton’s elder

brother, Chris, as he was a famous football star. Moreover, not many

people knew that Newton was Chris’s younger brother. He was also

ignored by his classmates due to his small size. However, he did not feel

sorry for himself or blame anyone for being neglected.

Although Newton was just 10 years old, he was able to take care

of himself when his parents were busy looking after his brother at the

hospital. For instance, he had dinner on his own, went to school and did

his homework, all on his own.

Newton even managed his own problems with courage. He wore his

Captain Nobody costume to school when his mother forgot to dry the

laundry. Although he knew that his teachers and classmates might laugh

at him, he bravely faced the situation.