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Form :. SECTION MARKS

MARCH 2012 SPA 1 ENGLISH 1 FORM 4

A B TOTAL

SEKOLAH MENENGAH (S) SALEHA GENTING HIGHLANDS SCHOOL PROGRESS ASSESMENT 1 (2012) ____________________________________________________________________________ ENGLISH (PAPER 1) FORM 4 1 Hour 45 Minutes ____________________________________________________________________________ DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO ____________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL INTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS GIVEN.

Prepared By:

Verified By:

____________________ Ms. Komathi Lokithasan

___________________ Mr. Steven Chong

SECTION A

DIRECTED WRITING (35 Marks) You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this section. Question 1 You achieved outstanding results in your SPM exam last year. Your cousin, who is about to sit for his SPM exam this year, has written to you asking for advice on the exam. Write a letter to him explaining your strategies for tackling the exam and give him advice on what to do. Use the notes below to write your reply. Strategies for preparing for the exam Pay Attention in class Seek clarification if you do not understand your lessons Revise everything that is taught Start your revision early Avoid the stress of last-minute mugging Go through past-year questions Study the trends and focus on areas likely to be questioned Practice on sample exam papers Practice writing out your answers Keep within the time frame Organize your thoughts before answering Prepare drafts for essays Face the exam with the right frame of mind Plan your time carefully Take care of your health Get enough sleep, nutrition and exercise. When writing the letter, you must: Address your letter to your cousin Layout the letter correctly Use all the notes given SECTION B CONTINUOUS WRITING (50 MARKS) You are advised to spend about one hour on this section. Question 2 Write a composition of not less than 350 words on one of the following topics: a) b) c) d) Describe ways to reduce the rate of road accidents in Malaysia. Examinations are the most important part of a students life. Do you agree? A teacher who changed your life. Write a story ending with: .When the school bell rang, I was so glad that the day was finally over. e) Ghosts