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ARAHAN:

1. Buka kertas soalan ini apabila diberitahu.

2. Tulis nama dan angka giliran anda pada ruang yang disediakan.

3. Jawapan anda hendaklah ditulis pada ruang jawapan yang disediakan dalam kertas soalan ini.

4. Kertas soalan ini hendaklah diserahkan kepada pengawas peperiksaan pada akhir peperiksaan.

Untuk Kegunaan PemeriksaNama Pemeriksa:

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Jumlah 100

NAMA : __________________________________________ ANGKA GILIRAN :

SECTION A

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PEPERIKSAAN PERCUBAAN

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(10 MARKS)(Time Suggested : 15 Minutes)

Question 1

The text below is about the mat rempit.

Read the text below. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining line there is one grammatical error in each line.

Underline the error. Then, write one word to correct the error in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence. There are no spelling and punctuation errors in this text.

The mat rempit are a group of youths who move about in large,

rowdy groups on their motorcycle at late hours in night. However, if e.g. at

this was all, they would be consider harmless. On the contrary, they (a)______________

are not just a public nuisance but has become a serious threat to (b)______________

society as they terrorised the public both on the road and at other (c)______________

public areas. Where they travel on public roads, they often do so in (d)______________

large numbers. As a result, he obstruct the traffic flow. They also (e)______________

weave in and off of traffic. When other road users honk or scold (f )______________

them for being a nuisance in the road, they will retaliate by riding (g)______________

close to the vehicle, shout insults at the occupants of the vehicle or (h)______________

damaging the vehicle through pelting it with rocks. In rare cases, they (I )______________

even force the driver to pull his vehicle up and beat him up, leaving (j )______________

him with serious or even fatal injuries.

(10 marks)

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(Time Suggested : 40 Minutes)

Question 2

Read the following poster. Then answer question (a) – (j)

BINTANG OUTDOOR CAMPAt Batu Burok Beach

Organised by the Kuala Terengganu Apex Club

A special outdoor camp will be held during the coming holidays from 22 November to 28 November. At the Bintang Outdoor Camp, you will develop life-long skills to turn you into an all-rounder. There will be many useful activities to develop - academic skills such as time management skills, creative writing skills and studying skills. Other interesting activities include those that will help you develop social skills such as resolving conflicts and communicating effectively. For people interested in sports, there will be a number of courses in tennis, squash and swimming to enhance your sporting skills.

If you are between 15-17 years of age and would like to spend a fun-filled week at the beach, sign up now. This invitation is limited to 50 participants on a first come first, served basis.

Sponsors:

Questions ( a ) - ( j )

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{Using information from the poster, complete the following graphic organiser.

Question 3

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Venue :

(a) ______________________

Organiser :

(b) _______________________

Age of participants :

(c ) ________________________

Objective :

(d )___________________________

Types of skills that will be developed.

( e ) _____________________________

( f )______________________________

( g ) _____________________________

Sponsors :

( h ) _____________________________

( I )_______________________________

Maximum Number of Participants:

( j ) _______________________________

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Study the reviews of several local movies for the Eco Film Festival and answer the questions that follow.

Questions ( a ) – ( d ) : Based on the movie reviews, state whether the following statements are True or False.

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What happened to Green?

Made by Audrie Yea, this film is a reminder to Malaysians not to take the environment for granted. In a futuristic Malaysia, its citizens have become apathetic towards nature, until one day when the colour green literally disappears. Left with a dull world, the people try to find a way to restore green.

Matangnya Matang

Directed by Forest Reserve Institute Malaysia personnel Asmar H., Matangnya Matang (Matang Matures) stresses the importance of mangrove forests. Not only a source of fuel and food, mangrove A forests also stabilise the coastal systems and protect against tsunamis. The documentary takes audiences to the Matang Reserve in Perak.

Definition: Environment

Nineteen-year-old Joel Tan's film reminds us of what 'environment' really means. Nelson, an ordinary Kuala Lumpur resident, pollutes the environment and wastes energy. But, his housemates awaken his conscience and get him to change his ways.

6 Days

Set in Penang, this tells the story of a man who discovers that turning the knob on his air-conditioning unit can affect the weather outside. This effort directed by Johnny Goh is a submission by the Penang Film Club.

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(a) Nelson lives in Kuala Lumpur __________

(b) The main aim of the movie ‘6 Days’ is to create awareness about reducing

the use of air conditioning. __________

(c) Nowadays, Malaysians have become apathetic towards nature. __________

(d) ‘Matangnya Matang’ is set at the Matang Reserve in Perak. __________

Questions ( e ) – ( I ) : Read the reviews carefully and answer the questions below.

(e) Based on the movie ‘What happened to Green’ What is the attitude of Malaysians towards

Nature?

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(f) Who is the maker of the film ‘Matangnya Matang’?

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(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the reviews.Meaning Phrase

i. Make him realise or aware

ii. Find a solution

(h) State one activity that can create awareness about environmental issues among students?

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(i) Why do you think it is important for us to conserve and preserve our nature?

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(j) Based on the reviews, which movie would you like to watch? In about 50 words, write a suitable response. In your response :

State your choice provide reasons to support your choice

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add other relevant information to make your writing interesting.

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(10 Marks)

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(Time Suggested : 20 Minutes)

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Question 4

Read the following passage.

The Internet is one of the greatest inventions of this modern age. It has transformed our lives in many ways especially in providing lis access to information and opening up channels of communication.

For students, the Internet is an invaluable tool that can provide important benefits. It has opened up vast opportunities for learning at the click of the button. All you have to do is type in the keywords of the information you are looking for and click the 'Enter' button on your computer's keyboard and you will practically have hundreds ot articles to choose lrom within seconds. In the past, one had to sift through books and magazines for hours before getting relevant information on a topic.

The other advantage of the Internet is communication. Now we can communicate in a fraction of second with a person who is in another part of the country or even the world. With new advancement in mobile phones and other technological devices like the tablet, communication has become cheap and easy. Many students also interact and socialise through online social networks.

Despite the ease at which the Internet provides information and makes it easier to communicate, over reliance on this technology can also bring problems. One of the main problems associated with the Internet is copying. Nowadays, it has become easy for students to copy someone else's work without even understanding the content. Another problem that has cropped up is the dissemination of false or inaccurate information. If we are unable to analyse or judge the information we read on the Internet, we may be misled into believing false claims.

Over reliance of today's younger generation on their mobile phones and laptops as a means of communication is also taking its toll on their interpersonal skills. Experts believe that spending increasing amounts of time online and communicating through the Internet rather than face-to-face can be detrimental to our ability to form healthy relationships with others in the future.

Read the passage carefully and answer questions (a)-(i).

a) List two ways of how the Internet has transformed our lives.(i)_________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

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(ii)_________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

b) How did students look for information in the past?___________________________________________________________________________

(1 Mark)c) How do students usually socialise on the Internet?

___________________________________________________________________________ (1 Mark)

d) What is the best way to avoid being misled by false information from the Internet?___________________________________________________________________________

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e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the passage.

Meaning Word/Phrasei. Changedii. immediately

iii. spreadiv. harmful

(4 Marks)f) What is affected when students spend more time communicating via the Internet rather

than face-to-face?___________________________________________________________________________

(1 Mark)g) Give one example of technological device mentioned in the text?

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h) What do you think are the disadvantages of the Internet?i)__________________________________________________________________(1 mark)(ii)_________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

i) Give two other suggestions to improve your interpersonal skills.i)__________________________________________________________________(1 mark)(ii)_________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

Question 5.Read the poem Leisure by William Henry Davis. Then, answer questions (a) – (d).

LEISUREby William Henry Davies

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a) What do you think this poem is about?

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b) What does the persona asks us to do ?

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c) In stanza 5, what does the word “they” refers to?

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d) Do you think leisure is important? Give a reason.

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Question 6

The picture shows a poster for English Month at your school.

Based on the picture given, write an article for you school magazine about the activities organised by the English Language Society during the month.

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What is this life if, full of care,We have no time to stand and stare.

No time to stand beneath the boughsAnd stare as long as sheep or cows.

No time to see, when woods we pass,Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.

No time to see, in broad daylight,Streams full of stars, like stars at night.

No time to turn at Beauty’s glance,And watch her feet how they can dance.

No time to wait till her mouth canEnrich that smile her eyes began.

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When writing your article, you should:• describe the activities conducted during the English month as shown in the poster • state the importance of English Language• suggest ways to improve our command in English Language• write between 120 and 150 words

Question 7

The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component in English Language.1. Around the World in 80 Days Jules Verne

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2. How I Met Myself David A. Hill3. The Railway Children Edith Nesbit (retold by John Escott)

Based on one of the novels above, write about a moral value that you learnt from the novel. Provide evidence from the text to support your response.

Write:

• in not less than 50 words

• in continuous writing (not in note form)

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