SECTION A
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 15 minutes]
Answer all questions in this paper
Question 1
The text below is about the use of smartphones and tablets.
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. The errors have been
underlined for you.
Write one word to correct the error in the space provided. An example has been provided.
The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence.
In this 21st century, who does not uses smartphones and tablets? e.g about
It have become such a crucial part of our lives that we feel strange if (a) _____________
we do not have it with us. Nowadays, we saw children as young as (b) _____________
one occupied with a tablet. As many as it has eased our lives, we must (c) _____________
also admit that it comes with the heavy price. Due to the heavy usage (d) _____________
of technology, we are created generations of people who are (e) _____________
isolating ourselves, preferring to communicate on-screen most (f) _____________
of the time. As a result, people is lacking in social skills. They (g) _____________
felt awkward when they speak face-to-face with others. Therefore, (h) _____________
we needs to balance the usage of gadgets so that we can (i) _____________
took advantage of the benefits of technology, without it taking a toll (j) _____________
on our lives.
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SECTION B
[30 marks]
[Time suggested: 40 minutes]
Question 2
Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) – (j).
A unique one-stop family education and entertainment centre, Megakidz
Funland and Edutainment, aims to combine learning, playing facilities and services
to help with children’s growth in their early years of development. It is also a venue
for parents to indulge in quality time together with their loved ones.
Located in Mid Valley Megamall Shopping Centre, Megakidz boasts the area
that expands over 27,000 square feet. Children from 1 to 16 years old can enjoy the
facilities provided such as the Daycare & Nursery, Toddler Corner, Art & Craft
Corner, Air Bouncer and a cinema. Visitors who are interested to learn playing
musical instruments can also enroll at the music school next to Megakidz as it also
offers kids and adults lessons. Register at MegaKidz Club if you are a frequent
visitor to enjoy more benefits at a discounted price. Through the Drop & Shop
service, parents can have a peace of mind shopping while the children enjoy the
selected fun and educational programmes for them. There is also a Party Package
available for parents who are interested to organize a birthday party here.
Come and give Megakidz Funland and Edutainment a try for an experience
you and the children will appreciate. Feel free to email us at
marketing@megakidz.com.my or contact us at 03-22829300 for more information
about our business and facilities.
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Question (a) – (j)
Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organizer.
Services:
Aim :
 Music class:
(a) ______________________________

for both (f) ______________ and adults
 Megakidz Club:
______________________________

Membership for more benefits at
(g) ____________________________
 (h) ____________________________
Location:

(b) ______________________________
Parents can go shopping when children
stay and join the programmes.
______________________________

Width of area:
Party Package
Contact information:
(c) _____________________
(i) ___________________________________
_____________________
(j) ___________________________________
Facilities:

Toddler Corner

Art & Craft Corner

(d) _______________________________

(e) ________________________________
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Question 3
Read the brochure below. Then, answer questions (a) – (h).
‘Let’s Be Innovative’ Workshop
Organised by Methodist Girls’ Secondary School and sponsored by JAH Corporation, this workshop aims
to encourage students to be innovative in figuring out solutions to everyday problems. In addition, this
workshop can help students improve their thinking skills and put them into practice in the most
practical way where results can be seen immediately.
Date : 23 – 26 March 2017
Time : 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Venue : School Hall
ALWAYS FINDING USED PAPERS
EVERYWHERE?
ALWAYS HATE CLEANING
UP AFTER YOUR MESS?
23 MARCH 2017
26 MARCH 2017
How are you going to dispose the
ever-growing pile of papers?
What are you going to do
about that?
HEAVY SCHOOL BAGS?
DIFFICULTY WAKING UP IN THE MORNING?
25 MARCH 2017
24 MARCH 2017
How can you solve this problem?
How do you wish to change that?
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Question (a) – (d) : Based on the brochure, state whether the following statements are
TRUE or FALSE.
(a)
The workshop is organized by JAH Corporation.
_____________ (1 mark)
(b)
The workshop is going to be held for two days.
_____________ (1 mark)
(c)
There will be four different programmes that participants
can join.
_____________ (1 mark)
(d)
Each day, the workshop will be held from morning till
evening
_____________ (1 mark)
Question (e) – (h) : Read the brochure carefully and answer the questions below.
(e)
When will the programme for Heavy School begs held?
____________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
(f)
Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the pamphlet.
Meaning
(g)
i.
do not like / dislike
ii.
very hard / struggle
Word / Phrase
Which programme would you like to join? Why?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
(h)
(2mark)
Give one other problem you might have in your everyday life.
____________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
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(j)
You are planning to participate in the ‘Let’s Be Innovative’ Workshop.
In about 50 words, send an email to your friend.
In your e-mail:
 give information on the workshop
 give reason why your friend should join you.
To:
From :
Subject:
Dear ________________,
Hi, how are you? I am fine. How is your school? My school had organized a workshop called ‘Let’s Be
Innovative’. This workshop aims to ______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
This workshop also can help ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
The date of the workshop is on_____________________________________________________________
The time of the workshop is at_____________________________________________________________
The venue of the workhop is at ____________________________________________________________
There are _______ sessions in the workshop which are ‘Always Hate Cleaning Up After Your mess?”,
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
You should join this workshop because _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
[10 marks ]
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SECTION C
[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 35 minutes]
Question 4
Read the text below.
CONFESSION
Dear all,
I am facing a problem at home. I feel that my mother is not listening to me. All she does
is get mad at me whenever she sees me doing something else apart from studying. I am so stressed
and under pressure. She cannot expect me to study all the time! I need time to unwind as well.
I know that I will be sitting for the final year examination end of this year but this is
driving me up the wall. She is always busy at work and has no time for me. She leaves for work
very early in the morning and returns home late in the evening. She expects me to study even
after she is home. But, I want to spend time with her.
Losing my father in a car accident has certainly impacted our lives. My mother has
become a completely different person altogether. She works very hard to support the family and
has become a workaholic.
I miss her old self and the times we spent together. I tried talking to her but she just
wouldn’t listen. However, as much as I am stressed out, I still love her and it hurts to see her
working so hard.
What should I do?
Stressed Out.
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Read the speech carefully and answer the questions (a) – (h)
(a) What does the writer’s mother do when she sees him do something else than studying?
___________________________________________________________________ (1mark)
(b) How does the writer feels when his mother get mad at him?
___________________________________________________________________ (1mark)
(c) What examination will the writer be sitting at the end of this year?
___________________________________________________________________ (1mark)
(d) Does the writer’s mother have time for the writer? When does she leave for work and return home?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ (2mark)
(e) Is the writer’s father still alive? If no, how did he die?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ (2mark)
(f) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the text.
Meaning
Word
i.
learning
________________________________ (1 mark)
ii.
test
________________________________ (1 mark)
iii.
crash
________________________________ (1 mark)
iv.
work a lot
________________________________ (1 mark)
(g) How do you feel reading this letter if you are the mother? What will you do after that?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ (2mark)
(h) Do you love your mother? Why?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ (2mark)
[15 marks]
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Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) - (c).
My Hero
My dad’s as brave as a dad can be,
I rate him Number One,
He’s not afraid off the dead of night,
Or anything under the sun
He’s not afraid of vampires,
Or a wolf-man come to get him,
If Frankenstein’s monster knocked on
your door,
He wouldn’t let that upset him.
He’s not afraid of a late-night film,
Full of horrors on the telly,
And is he afraid of skeletons?
Not dad, not on your Nelly!
My dad’s as brave as a dad can be,
And he’s always ready to prove it.
So why, when a spider’s in the bath,
Does Mum have to come and remove it?
He’s not afraid of meeting ghosts,
He’d even smile and greet ‘em,
And things that scare most dads the most
My dad could just defeat ‘em.
Willis Hall
(a) In this poem, list one thing that Dad is not afraid about.
________________________________________________________________(1mark)
(b) How much did the persona rate him?
________________________________________________________________(1mark)
(c) What would the persona’s dad do if he meets a ghost?
________________________________________________________________(1mark)
(d) Is the persona’s dad afraid of spiders?
________________________________________________________________(1mark)
(e) Which lines show the persona’s father is afraid of spiders?
________________________________________________________________(1mark)
(f) What happen if a Frakenstein’s monster knocked on the door?
_________________________________________________________________(1mark)
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(g) In stanza 5, what do you think the persona feels? Why?
Answer : _______________________________________________________________
Reason : _______________________________________________________________
(2 mark)
(h) Would you consider the persona’s father a hero? Why do you say so?
Answer : _______________________________________________________________
Reason : _______________________________________________________________
(2 mark)
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Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) - (h).
What is Red?
Red is an Indian
Red is a sunset
A Valentine heart,
Blazing and bright.
The trimmings on
Red is feeling brave
A circus cart.
With all your might.
Red is a lipstick
Red is a sunburn
Red is a shout
A spot on your nose.
Red is a signal
Sometimes red, is a red red rose.
Red squiggles out when you cut your hand.
Red is a brick
That says, “Watch out!”
Red is a great big
Rubber ball.
And the sounds of a band.
Red is the giant-est
Red is hotness
Colour of all.
You get inside
Red is a show-off,
When you’re embarrassed
No doubt about it –
And want to hide.
But can you imagine
Fire-cracker, fire-engine
Living without it?
Fire-flicker red –
And when you’re angry
Mary O’Neill
Red runs through your head.
(i) How does the persona describe the sunset in the poem?
___________________________________________________________________(1mark)
(j) What is the persona referring to by the phrase ‘Red squiggles out’?
___________________________________________________________________(1mark)
(k) According to the persona, how would you feel when you are embarrassed?
___________________________________________________________________(1mark)
(l) In your opinion, why do you think the persona sees everything in red?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks )
[15 marks ]
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SECTION D
[40 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]
Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.
You witness a house on fire on your way back home. Based on the pictures and notes below,
write a story of what happened.
cycled around the neighbourhood–
smoke – fire – neighbour’s house
arrived – firefighters – put
out the fire – felt relieved
went over – found the owner
– cause of the fire – learned
lesson
When writing your talk:
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

Use all the notes given
State two ways to overcome these social problems
Add any other relevant information
Write in not less than 150 words.
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One day, my friends and I were _______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Suddenly, we saw___________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
We cycled to the place as fast as we could. When we_______________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Then, we __________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
We got to know the __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
(30 marks )
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