PPT- ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2

SMK KAMPUNG JAMBU

TAIPING PERAK
PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2011
Prepared by:

PN ZARINA MOHAMED YUSUF

Checked by:
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BAHASA INGGERIS TINGKATAN 5
KERTAS 2
2 JAM 15 MINIT
Class : .

Name : .

This question paper consists of four sections: Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D. Answer all
sections in this question paper. Questions in Section A have either three or four options. You are advised
to spend 25 minutes on Section A, 25 minutes on Section B, 50 minutes on Section C and 35 minutes on
Section D.

Section A [15 marks]

Questions 1 8
Kitchen Remedies
Here are some non-pharmaceutical remedies to help ease common
ailments.
Gargle with saltwater to ease an aching throat
Drink ginger ale if you feel bloated
Munch on carrots to improve vision
Consume oats to reduce cholesterol
1.

A person who has an upset stomach should

A consume oats
B drink ginger ale
C gargle with saltwater
D munch on carrots

David has poor eyesight. He should increase the consumption of

A carrots
B ginger ale
C oats
D saltwater

From the text, we know that

A these remedies are sold at drug stores
B these remedies are usually found in kitchens
C we need a pharmacist prescription for these remedies
D you can only purchase these remedies from a druggist

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Gossiping may help women live a healthier and longer life. A recent study by
University of Michigan showed that progesterone (the feel good hormones) levels
increased after social conversation.
Adapted from Astro View 2009
4

The text reminds us that gossip should be

A barred
B ignored
C banned
D encouraged

5. In this cartoon strip, what does the sentence Their parents dont approve of their being
together mean?
A. The parents couples do like their relationship.
B. The parents of the couples do not like their relationship.
C. The couples parents want them to approve their relationship
D. The couples and their parents do not want them to be together
Persons with flu are advised not to leave their home when they have fever or during
the time they are most likely to spread their infection to others. Patients are likely to
spread the virus from one day before they develop symptoms to up to seven days
after they fall sick.
It is preferable for the sick individuals to stay in a room separate from the other
household members whenever possible.
Adapted from
NST, 2/8/09

6.

Which of the following is true?

A Patients are reminded to be confined to their room during the infectious period
B Patients are advised to seek fresh air continuously during the infectious period
C Patients are advised to liberate themselves from the confinement of their house during
the infectious period
D Patients are encouraged to remain congenial to their family members during the
infectious period

Ashweni: I scolded Mathen again today. He is truly a thorn in the flesh.

Vicki : I do agree with you. I was annoyed with him several times as well.

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7. The idiom a thorn in the flesh means to be

A a bad reputation
B a constant source of irritation
C a slandering person
D a source of quarrel

VISITORS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN

THIS AREA AFTER 8.00 AM
8. This sign tells us that
A.
B.
C.
D.

Visitors can only come to this area after 8.00 am

Visiting hours in this area is before 8.00 am
Visitors are not allowed to come to this area
Visitors are welcomed after 8.00 am

Questions 9 15 are based on the following passage.

I was in the minibus to shop for Hari Raya celebration when I first met Jamil Since that
day, we have (9). good friends. Jamil was born blind (10). he never complained about
his inadequacy. In fact, he (11). more independent than I am. He walks to school unaided.
He .(12).. his way around the school too.
One evening, we had dinner at the new restaurant in town. He .(13). me to describe
the people in the restaurant; the waiters, the pianist and the decorations in the restaurant. I
described all of them vividly and he (14).. remember each of them the next day we met.
Jamil is also an outstanding student. He has been one of the best students in our school
and has won The most outstanding student award for two years. He has helped me a lot in
Mathematics and because of him I got ..(15).. all my Mathematics paper.
Both of us hope that we will make it to the University after our secondary school. Jamil dreams
to take up law and desires to be the first blind lawyer in our town. Deep in my heart I know he
will make it.

9. A. come

13. A. ask
B. asks

B. came

C. asked

C. become

D. asking

D. became
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10. A. so

14. A. can

B. but

B. could

C. and

C. would

D. so that

D. should

11. A. is

15. A. out

B. was

B. over

C. are

C. back

D. were

D. through

12. A. know
B. knew
C. knows
D. known

Section B [10 marks]

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Top Class British Programmes

Excellent curriculum package
Highly qualified lecturers
State-of-the-art facilities

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Questions 16 21
Read the situation below and complete the task given.
Your sister Dania wants to take a short course to improve her spoken English. You contacted
one of the colleges advertised and obtained some information. Complete the table below to give
her some details of the course suitable for her.

Name of College:

16.

Type of Course:

17.

Course Features:

18.

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19.
Registration Date :

20.

Where to get further

information :

21.

Questions 22 25
Based on the advertisements, write short answers for the information required by the following
persons.
22. Syafiqa wishes to pursue a career in Accountancy. Which of the institutions should she
apply to?
..
23. Hilmi requires more information on the courses offered in PESONA COLLEGE. Give one
way he could get the information.

24. Uthayan who works as a clerk wants to do a course in public relations. Which course would
fit in with his work commitment?
.
25. Wan Yee is keen on becoming a Computer Graphics Designer. Which college would cater to
her needs?

Section C [25 marks]

Questions 26 - 30
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

Growing up in Australia, I wanted a pen friend. I was 13, had just started
secondary school and craved for someone to talk to. So I logged on to all of the pen
friend sites I could find on the Internet, scanning them for any girls of my age from
different countries. I wasnt fussy. I wrote to an Italian, an American, a Finn and an
Egyptian, informing them about my hobbies, my family and Australia. Only one girl
replied: the Egyptian.
When I opened my e-mail inbox and saw the reply, I was excited, to say the
least. I had a thirst for knowledge about religion and culture, but most of all for that
bond between two people called friendship.
Her name was Noran Hussein. She lived in an apartment in the centre of Cairo,

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and her parents were doctors. She wrote that she would love to be my pen friend,
but had one question: was I a male or female? Her mother would allow her to write
only to a female.
We started off by telling each other about the basics of our lives. Right from the
start I could tell that could be good friends as we shared similar traits - like our
stubbornness and moodiness! I asked her about her religion, Islam, and soon
learned about Ramadan and her other festivals and customs. Eventually we started
corresponding by snail mail, too, swapping photos and small presents. It was truly
amazing - on the World Wide Web, out of millions of people, I had found a best friend.
As the years passed, we counselled each other and shared secrets. We
discussed many topics ranging from personal matters to Harry Potter. Our e-mails
were always passionate, but we never tried to convert each other. Our friendship
was built on trust and respect.
As my interest in Norans culture grew, I started to become aware of where I was
heading in life. I considered joining the United Nations one day. I wanted to work
with people of different cultures and religions, and to travel to far-off places like
Cairo. Gradually, without my noticing it, Noran had been educating me. Once I had
been ignorant and did not know how to handle different opinions, but with Norans
help I had grown to accept people as they are.
Then came September 11, 2001. I knew somehow it would affect Noran. I emailed her, asking for her opinion on the situation and how Cairo was coping. I still
remember her reply: her American pen friend and numerous others had deserted
her. They didnt want to know her anymore. Why? She was Muslim, Middle Eastern,
and her last name was Hussein. I couldnt believe that people could be so smallminded. Why couldnt they understand that Noran was just another 15-year-old girl?
I didnt know what to tell her, except that I would never stop writing to her. Never.
People often ask me if Im scared to ask Noran about certain things, like wearing
the veil. Im not. To me, asking questions is the first step towards understanding. If
we stand back and only wonder, too afraid to ask, then we start to run into problems
like ignorance and racism.

The truth is I envy Noran. Her faith is strong. Perhaps this is part of the reason
for the conflict in the world today - we are too envious of each other and forget that
it is okay to admire one another for our differences.

Noran and I are different. Sure, we have conflicting views, but we never say that
the other is wrong. I have learnt more from Noran than I could ever hope to learn
from a textbook.

10

I dream of one day appearing on Norans doorstep in Cairo and giving her a
hug for the first time. I also dream of showing her the sights of Australia. But most
of all I dream for people to experience what I have experienced - to learn that it is
okay to be different, to not be afraid of one another, and to understand.
Adapted from Readers Digest, February 2005

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Questions 26-30
Answer all questions. You are advised to answer them in the order set.
26

(a) From paragraph 1, what did the writer do to find a pen friend?
[1 mark]
(b) From paragraph 3, how do we know that the writer was a female?
[1 mark]

27

(a) From paragraph 4, how did the writer know that Noran would make a good
friend?
.[1 mark]
(b) From paragraph 5, give evidence to show that their friendship was based
on trust and respect.
. [1 mark]

28

From paragraph 6, in what ways do this friendship benefit the writer?

State two ways.
(i). [1 mark]
(ii) [1 mark]

29

(a) From paragraph 7, which word means abandoned?

. [1 mark]
(b) In line 42, the writer mentions that Perhaps this is part of the reason for the conflict
in the world today . What does this refer to?
. [1 mark]

30

Explain in your own words what makes the relationship unique.

...
[2 marks]

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31 Based on the passage given, write a summary of the writers friendship with Noran.
Include
what the writer did to find a pen friend
what the writer learnt from the friendship
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 (not in note form)
use materials from lines 2 47
not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below
Begin your summary as follows:
At 13, the writer felt she needed a pen friend
[15 marks]

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Section D [20 marks]

32. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
ARE YOU STILL PLAYING YOUR FLUTE?
Are you still playing your flute?
When there is hardly time for our love
I am feeling guilty
To be longing for your song
The melody concealed in the slim hollow of the bamboo
Uncovered by the breath of an artist
Composed by his fingers
Blown by the wind
To the depth of my heart.
Are you still playing the flute?
In the village so quiet and deserted
Amidst the sick rice field
While here it has become a luxury
To spend time watching the rain
Gazing at the evening rays
Collecting dew drops
Or enjoying the fragrance of flowers.
Are you still playing your flute?
The more it disturbs my conscience
to be thinking of you
in the hazard of you
my younger brothers unemployed and desperate
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my people disunited by politics

my friend slaughtered mercilessly
this world is too old and bleeding
(a) In stanza 1, who is feeling guilty?
[1 mark]
(b) From stanza 2, mention two activities that are considered a luxury.
(i) .. [1 mark]
(ii) .. [1 mark]

(c)Would you like to be the person who is playing the flute? Give a reason to support
your answer.

[ 2marks]
33. The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.
Catch Us If You Can
Catherine MacPhail
Step By Wicked Step
Anne Fine
The Curse
Lee Su Ann
With close reference to the novel that you have read, describe one event that you like. Give
reasons for your choice.
[15 marks]

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NAME :
CLASS:..

FOR SECTION A
Blacken only one space for each question. If you wish to change your answer,
erase the
blackened mark that you have made. Then blacken the space for the new answer.
1. A

9. A

2. A

10. A

3. A

11. A

4. A

12. A

5. A

13. A

6. A

14. A

7. A

15. A

8. A

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FOR EXAMINERS USE

SECTION

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15

10

25

20

TOTAL

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