FORM ONE ENGLISH JULY DIAGNOSTIC TEST (PAPER 2 FORMAT) 1HR. 30 MIN.

SECTION A
Question 1

You are advised to spend about 35 minutes on this question. Rahmans hobby is collecting butterflies. With the help of the pictures and notes given below, write a composition in not less than 100 words.

catch butterfly own garden use butterfly net long stick net attached

use net catch butterfly handle gently not tear out wings

pour drop methylated spirit onto head preserve insect dry pin onto board
SECTION B
Question 2

arrange types, sizes, colours fun cheap hobby (30 marks)

You are advised to spend about 30 minutes on this question.

Read the passage below carefully. Then answer the question that follows. Statistics have often shown that most of the road users involved in road accidents are schoolchildren. There are several cases where accidents are caused by children cycling abreast and playing along the road, crossing behind parked vehicles, carrying pillion riders, running across the road without paying much attention to the traffic or alighting from moving buses. Children should therefore be taught the importance of safety both at home and in schools. Schools, especially, can do a lot to promote this through exhibitions. Regular demonstrations by police can help instill a greater awareness of the importance of road safety. Write a summary on the ways to reduce road accidents involving schoolchildren.

Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in ONE paragraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing the original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: There are several ways on how to reduce road accidents (10 marks)

SECTION C
Question 3

Answer the following questions based on the short story, How Dalat Got Its Name. 01. Who is the author of the short story?........................................................... (1 mark) 02. Name the three sons of the old chief? (iii) (i) (ii).. (3 marks) 03. Where is the setting of the story? .. (1 mark) 04. What does Dalat mean in the Melanau language? .. (1 mark)

06. Which character do you like most in the story? Why? (4 marks)

FORM ONE ENGLISH JULY DIAGNOSTIC TEST (PAPER 2 FORMAT)

Answers:
SECTION A Question 1

Rahman has an unusual hobby. It is collecting butterflies. He catches the butterflies in his own garden which is full of beautiful flowers. In order o catch h butterflies, Rahman uses a butterfly net. His is a long stick with a net attached to one end. First, Rahman catches a butterfly with his net. H must handle the butterfly gently so that he does not tear out its wings. Then, he pours a small drop of methylated spirit onto the butterflys head. This is to preserve the insect. When the butterfly is dry, he pins it onto a board. Rahman arranges the butterflies according to types, colours and sizes. He enjoys collecting butterflies because it is fun and is also a cheap hobby. (30 marks)
SECTION B Question 2 There are several ways on how to reduce road accidents involving schoolchildren. Children should avoid playing along the road. They should also be cautious when crossing roads, alighting from moving buses, carrying pillion riders and crossing behind parked vehicles. Children should be made aware of the importance of road safety by their parents, teachers and the traffic police.

(10 marks)
SECTION C Question 3 01. Heidi Munan 02. (i) Galau (ii) Umat (iii) Lutong

03. A small village on the Oya River in Sarawak 04. Lalat/Fly 05. Accept any relevant answers

(10 marks)
* 50 marks X 2 = 100%