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SECTION A
[10 marks]
(Time suggested : 15 minutes)
Answer all questions in this paper
The text below is about healthy eating habits.
Question 1
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 given. The
correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

Healthy eating habits include having a balance diet that comprises a e.g. balanced
combination of several different food types. We need to eat food in an (a) the
right proportions to get all the nutrients our body need. It is about (b) needs
striking a balance, so that there are more of some food types or less of (c) and
others. For example, fats and oils is important in our diet for various (d) are
reasons, from absorption of fat-soluble vitamins to providing it with (e) us
energy. However, we only need a small amount of this compared to (f)

these

fruits and vegetables of which we need a lot. Healthy eating including (g) includes
ensuring our day diet contains fibre-rich foods. We need both insoluble (h) daily
and soluble fibres. The former helped to regulate our bowel function, (i)

helps

prevent constipation and keeping our intestine healthy. The latter helps (j)

keep

to reduce blood cholesterol levels and regulate blood sugar levels.

[10 marks]

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SECTION B
[30 marks]
(Time suggested : 40 minutes)
Question 2
Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) (j)

Joanne Jo Rowling or better known as J.K. Rowling is a British novelist,

screenwriter and film producer best known as the author of the Harry Potter series.
Rowling conceived the idea for the Harry Potter series while on a delayed train from
Manchester to London in 1990. The 2008 Sunday Times Rich List estimated Rowling's
fortune at 560 million, ranking her as the twelfth richest woman in the United Kingdom.
Rowling was born on 31 July 1965 to Peter James Rowling, a Rolls-Royce aircraft
engineer and Anne Rowling, a science technician. She attended St Michael's Primary
School before attending secondary school at Wyedean School and College, where her
mother worked in the science department. Rowling graduated from Exeter University in
1986 and moved to London to work as a researcher and bilingual secretary for Amnesty
International.
Harry Potter is now a global brand worth an estimated US$15 billion, and the last
four Harry Potter books have consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in
history. The series, totalling 4,195 pages,has been translated, in whole or in parts, into 65
languages.

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Questions (a) - (j)

Using information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.
Current Careers :
(a)

____________________

(b)

____________________

(c)

____________________

Her destination when she got the

idea for the Harry Potter series:
(d)____________________

J. K. Rowling
Estimated fortune :
(e)____________________
Record set by the last four Harry
Potter books :
(j) _____________________

Parents :

____________________________

__________________________

(f) _________________
Anne Rowling

Education
(g) Primary :
_____________________________
_____________________________
(h) Secondary :
_____________________________
_____________________________
(i) Tertiary :
_____________________________
_____________________________

[10 marks]
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Question 3
Read the poster below. Then, answer questions (a) (j)

English Is Fun!
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CAMP
9 11 September 2016
A hundred secondary school students will have an opportunity to attend a three-day
English Language Camp held at Tasik Kenyir Resort, Terengganu. The camp is jointly
organised by the Alor Gajah District Education Department and Melaka State Government
once every two years.
The primary objective of this camp is to improve students English Language
communicative skills. Besides, this camp is also to facilitate inter-school socializing;
promote leadership skills; enable students to have fun through language games and other
outdoor activities; and educate students on the importance of safeguarding the environment.
Participants :
10 students, ages 13 15 from each of the ten selected secondary schools in Alor
Gajah District
2 teachers from each school
Fee :
RM 200.00 per pax
Indoor Activities (night sessions) :
Ice-breaking session
Creative English Language building games (scrabble)
Crossword puzzles
Outdoor Activities (2nd and 3rd day) :
Jungle trekking
Canoeing
Treasure hunt
Campfire and karaoke (closing ceremony)
Feedback From Previous Camps :
Culturally and educationally successful
More such camps should be organised in future
For more information :
Contact Alor Gajah District Education Department or login to
http://www.englangcamp.ppdag.com
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Question (a) (d) :

Based on the poster, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
(a) The English Language Camp is a yearly affair.

____________ [1 mark]

(b) All participants come from the same district.

____________ [1 mark]

(c) Both the students and teachers will attend the camp.

____________ [1 mark]

(d) The outdoor activities will be held upon arrival at the resort.

____________ [1 mark]

Question (e) (i) :

Read the poster carefully and answer the questions below.
(e)
State the main objective of this camp.
______________________________________________________________[1 mark]
(f)

What is the duration for this camp?

_____________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

(g)

Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the brochure.

Meaning

Word

i) enhance

________________________________
[1 mark]

ii) protecting

________________________________
[1 mark]

(h)

Why do you think the schools are chosen for this camp?
_____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(i)

This camp can bring better understanding and unity among the participants.
Give a reason.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

[10 marks]

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(j)

You intend to encourage your friend to join you in an English Language Camp which
Will be held soon. In about 50 words, write a postcard to your friend.
In your postcard :
encourage him/her to join you
give reasons why he/she should join you
add any other relevant information to make your writing interesting

Dear ___________________,
___________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

To,
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
______

________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________
From,
__________________
[10 marks]

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SECTION C
[20 marks]
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(Time suggested : 20 minutes)

Question 4
Read the text below
Once upon a time, an old man lived with his three sons in a village. All the three sons
were hard workers. Still, none of them agreed with each other and quarrelled all the time. The
old man tried a lot to unite them but he failed. While the villagers were surprised at their hard
work and efforts, they also made fun of them because of their fights.
Months passed by and the old man fell sick. He talked to his sons to stay united, but
none of them heeded his words. So, he decided to teach them a practical lesson so that they
would shed off their differences and stay united.
The old man called all three of his sons. He told them, I will give you a bundle of
sticks. Separate each stick and you will have to break each stick into pieces of two. The
fastest one to break the sticks will be rewarded.
All his sons agreed, to do the task.
The old man gave them a bundle of 10 sticks to each and asked to break them into
pieces. All of them broke the sticks into pieces within minutes.
And again they started to quarrel among themselves as who came first.
The old man said, Dear sons, the game is not over. Now I will give you another
bundle of sticks. You will have to break the sticks as a bundle, not as separate sticks.
The sons agreed and began to break the bundle of sticks. Unfortunately, they could
not break the bundle. They tried very hard but failed to complete the task. All of them failed
to break the bundle.
The old man said, Dear sons, see! You could easily break the single sticks into
pieces, but you were not able to break the bundle! The sticks were the same. This shows that
if you stay united, nobody can harm you. If you quarrel every time with each other, anyone
can easily defeat you. I request you to stay united.
The three sons understood the power of unity and promised their father that whatever
problem they face, they would all stay together forever.
Adapted from :
http://www.kidsworldfun.com/shortstoriesbundleofsticks.

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Read the text carefully and answer questions (a) - (k)

(a)

Where did the old man live?

_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(b)

Who was the old man to the three brothers?

_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(c)

What did the brothers do most of the time?

_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(d)

Why did the man want to teach the brothers a lesson?

_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(e)

Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the text.

Meaning

Word

i) bring together

___________________________________

ii) activity

___________________________________

iii) vowed / word of honour

___________________________________

iv) listened / obeyed

___________________________________
(4 marks)

(f)

How were the brothers supposed to break the sticks the first time?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(g)

What would the first person who breaks all the sticks get?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(h)

Give a moral value you have learnt from this story .

____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(i)

Why were the brothers told to break the sticks in a bundle and not separately?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
Why is it important to have unity in a family?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

(j)

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Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer the questions (a) (d).
A Fighters Lines
I am old and worn
and have lost all my strength
sufferings
and the history of the fight for independence
have forced sacrifices
that know no name
or life
from the wheelchair of the rest of my days
I, body and energy crushed
see and cannot do much
these times are too big a challenge
for the remnants of my crippled years
the net of deceit spread everywhere
disturb me.
In the name of justice
Wake up and form ranks sons of our ancestor
Be brave
And erect a wall of people
Stand up heirs of our freedom
I have no more voice
It is you now who should speak!
1. Why does the persona feel helpless?
_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
2. State one theme of the poem.
_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
3. What advice does the persona give the younger generation?
_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
4. Do you agree with the personas last two lines? Give one reason why.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
[5 mark]

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SECTION D
(40 marks)
[Time suggested : 45 minutes]
Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this questions.
The English society of SMK St. Peter Kudat conducted a survey on Form 3 students to
find out their favourite pastimes. Write a report based on the chart below.

Hobbies of Form 3 Students

15
30
Playing Video Games

Chatting Online

Watching Television

Reading

20

25

No. of Form 3 students = 100

Use the following points to write your report.
Paragraph 1 Purpose of survey
Paragraph 2 Findings of survey
Paragraph 3 Possible reasons for their choice
When
the
you should remember to

writing
report,

Use the correct format of a report

Use all the notes given
Other relevant information to make your report interesting
Write the report in about 120 to 150 words
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Question 7
The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component in English Language.
1. Around the World in 80 Days

Jules Verne

2. How I Met Myself

David A. Hill

3. The Railway Children

Edith Nesbit

Based on one of
the novels
you have
studied
above, which character that shows the quality of a brave person. Give reasons why you
choose such character.
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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___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________ (10 marks)

Answer Scheme :
Section A
Question 1
(a) wanted
(b) have
(c) playing
(d) up
(e) bring
(f) when
(g) of
(h) with
(i) are
(j) the

Information Transfer
Question 2
(a) Agro forestry park and wildlife sanctuary in Sarawak
(b) Farmhouse
(c) Two weeks
(d) Go horse-riding and help in training horses
(e) visit the local kindergarten and school
(f) Plant trees
(g) Learn tribal tradition
(h) RM750
(i) Meal
(j) Local guides

Question 3
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(a) True
(b) False
(c) False
(d) True
(e) It focuses o throwing (your) attacker by lowering your centre of your gravity and jerking
him over or around you.
(f) (It combines) both physical and mental strength.
(g)

(h)

i.

incorporation

ii.

movements

*Accept any plausible answer.

e.g.

(i)

When we are being robbed/kidnapped.

* Accept any plausible answer.

e.g.

It is a mean of protection against criminals.

Assessment Objective
This part assesses students ability to :
write a postcard to :
i. encourage his/her friend to join the camp.
ii. provide appropriate reasons why his/her friend should join.
General Guidelines
1. Mark based on a 5-band impression scale with marks ranging from 1 10.
2. Read whether the response provided is relevant to the assessment objective given.
3. Check whether response fulfills the criteria specified in the given band.
4. Indicate a merit with a ().
5. Look for additional details which make the writing interesting.
6. i. Responses which are generally free from serious errors should be placed in the
upper bands.
ii. Responses with frequent minor and serious errors should be placed in the lower
bands.
7. Place a response with total or almost wholesale lifting in the lower bands. For
responses with intelligent lifting, award marks accordingly based on the given
criteria.
8. Students are allowed to use the points in the poster when writing out their responses.
9. Read the response again to confirm or change bands.
10. If there is a change in the band, read the response again to check the general criteria
specified in the new band selected.
11. Award marks accordingly.

Criteria for Question (j)

A
Band/
(9 10)
Mark

B
(7 8)

C
(5 6)

D
(3 4)

E
(1 2)

Criteria
Task
fulfillment
Language

Largely
fulfilled
Largely

Sufficiently
fulfilled
Sufficiently

Partially
fulfilled
Partially

Hardly
fulfilled
Hardly

Successfully
fulfilled
Accurate

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accuracy
Organisatio
n and
developme
nt
Sentence
structure

Wellorganised &
welldeveloped
Varied &
effective

Lifting from
text

Hardly any
lifting

accurate
Organised &
developed

accurate
Lacking
organization
& details

accurate
Hardly any
organization
& details

Largely
varied

accurate
Sufficiently
organised
with some
details
Some
variety

Lack variety

A little lifting

Some lifting

Almost
wholesale
lifting

Distorted
sentence
structures
Total lifting

Note :
The general criteria in the bands are common to ALL tasks with specific examples given
to aid the examiners. All responses must be marked using the criteria given in the bands.
Please read the criteria carefully for all five bands BEFORE marking.
The length of the response should not be a criteria in awarding marks.
Award marks based on the quality and relevance of the response. TERHAD

Question 4
(a) In a village / In the village (1 mark)
(b) ( their) father (1 mark)
(c) They quarrelled / fought with each other (all the time) (1 mark)
(d) So that they would shed off their differences and stay united. (1 mark)
(e) i) unite (1 mark)
ii) task (1 mark)
iii) promised (1 mark)
iv) heeded (1 mark)
(f) By separating each stick. / By separating them. (1 mark)
(g) A reward / He would be rewarded (1 mark)
(h) Unity is strength / United we stand, divided we fall / If we are united, we can overcome
any problems together / We need to cooperate with each other to achieve success. (1 mark)
(i) To show them / to make them realise the importance of unity / staying together / to show
that what can be done as a team, cannot be done individually. (2 marks)
(j) To live a happy life / If there are any problems, they can be solved together.
(Accept any logical answer). (2 marks)

Question 5
1.

Why does the persona feel helpless ?

Because he is old and crippled

2.

State one theme of the poem.

Patriotism/Courage/etc2

3.

What advice does the persona give the younger generation ?

iHe tells them to be courageous
iiHe urges them to remain united/ He tells them to speak p for justice

4.

Do you agree with the personas last two lines?

No. This is because in the voting system, even the old and crippled citizens have a
vote and have a say too.(accept any logical answers )
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Mark scheme for section D

(40 marks)
Assessment Objectives
This part assesses the students ability to:
write a talk based on the given notes using correct and appropriate language.
add more information, opinions and elaborate ideas.
write using coherent and cohesive structures to convey meaning effectively.

write an appropriate response based on a novel that they have read.

A. How writing is assessed

In the assessment of writing skills at the lower secondary school level, the student is
assessed on his/her ability to demonstrate the following skills in his/her written responses:
reading skills in understanding the rubric and fulfilling the requirements of the writing task.
thinking skills to reflect depth and maturity of thinking by giving ideas, reasons and
supporting them with appropriate elaboration.
language skills in terms of using language appropriately to provide the correct tone, form and
content as required by the task.
The emphasis is on how well the response fulfils the set task and the level of language used.
Accuracy of language in terms of grammar, sentence structure and mechanics of writing is
essential for effective communication. The examiner must be able to understand and follow
the presentation of ideas or events conveyed in the students response. Creativity is
important but should not be the sole criterion in the assessment of writing.
B. What is expected of a student
A student must at least be able to:
identify the requirements of the task.

provide the appropriate content according to the task specified.

use an appropriate format.

give evidence/reasons to support given response (novel)

use correct grammar, sentence structures and mechanics of writing.

use paragraphs to organize ideas.

elaborate and develop ideas e.g. by adding details, giving reasons or examples to
make responses more interesting.

C. General instructions to examiners for marking Section D

1. Marked on a 5-band impression scale with marks ranging from 1 - 30 (Question 6) and 1
-10 (Question 7).
2. Read the response provided for relevance to task and assessment objectives specified for
the questions.
3. Indicate merit and demerit expressions.
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4. Check whether response fulfils the criteria specified in a given band.

5. Look for details which make the writing more interesting. Responses which are generally
free from serious error should be placed in the upper bands. However, responses with
frequent serious and minor errors should be placed in the lower bands.
6. Read the response again to confirm or change bands.
7. If there is a change in the band, read the response again to check the general criteria
specified in the new band selected.
8. Award marks accordingly.
Marking Criteria for Question 6
BAND
A
B
EXCELLENT GOOD
Marks

D
E
S
C
R
I
P
T
O
R

25-30
Task is
Successfully
Fulfilled
Ideas are
welldeveloped
and wellorganised
With
Supporting
details.
Language is
accurate with
few first draft
slips.
Sentence
structures are
varied and
Used
effectively.
Vocabulary is
wide and
Precise
Interest is
aroused and
sustained.

19-24
Task is
largely
fulfilled.
Ideas are
developed
and
organized
with main
ideas and
supporting
details.
Language
is largely
accurate
with some
minor
errors
Sentence
structures
are mostly
varied.
Vocabulary
is wide
enough and
mostly
precise.
Interest is
largely
aroused.

C
SATISFACT
ORY
13-18
Task is
sufficiently
fulfilled.
Ideas are
sufficiently
developed
with some
organization
and
supporting
details.
Language is
sufficiently
accurate.
Errors are
mostly swes.
Sentence
structure are
sufficiently
varied.
Vocabulary is
sufficient but
lacks
precision.
Interest is
sufficiently
aroused.

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D
WEAK
7-12
Task is
Partially
fulfilled.
Ideas are
Partially
developed
and Lack
organization.

E
VERY
WEAK
1-6
Task is
hardly
fulfilled.
Ideas are
not
developed
and not
organized.

Language is
Partially
accurate.
Errors are
mostly
mwes.
Sentence
structure
lack variety
and are
repetitive.
Vocabulary
is limited.

Language is
inaccurate.

Interest is
Partially
aroused.

Interest is
hardly
aroused.

Sentence
structures
are
distorted.
Vocabulary
is
inappropriat
e.

Question 7
Marking Criteria For Question 7
BAND

A
EXCELLENT

B
GOOD

Marks
DESCRIP
TOR

9-10
Task is
Successfully
fulfilled.
Ideas are welldeveloped
and wellorganised.
Wellsupported with
evidence from
the text.

7-8
Task is largely
fulfilled.

Language is
accurate with
few first-draft
slips.
Sentence
structures are
varied and
used
effectively.
Vocabulary is
wide and
precise.
Interest is
aroused and
sustained.

Ideas are
Largely
developed
and
organised.
Largely
Supported
with evidence
from the text.
Language is
largely
accurate with
some minor
errors.
Sentence
structures are
mostly varied.
Vocabulary is
wide enough
and mostly
precise.
Interest is
largely
aroused

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C
SATISFACTO
RY
5-6
Task is
sufficiently
fulfilled.
Ideas are
sufficiently
developed but
lack
organisation.
supported with
some
evidence from
the text.
Language is
sufficiently
accurate.
Errors are
mostly SWEs.
Sentence
structures are
sufficiently
varied.

D
WEAK

E
VERY WEAK

3-4
Task is
partially
fulfilled.
Ideas are
Partially
developed
and lack
organisation.
Minimal
evidence from
the text.

1-2
Task is hardly
fulfilled.

Language is
Partially
accurate.
Errors are
mostly MWEs.
Sentence
structures lack
variety and
are repetitive.

Language is
inaccurate.

Vocabulary is
sufficient but
lacks
precision.
Interest is
sufficiently
aroused.

Vocabulary is
limited.

Vocabulary is
inappropriate.

Interest is
partially
aroused.

Interest is
hardly
aroused.

Hardly any
ideas.

Sentence
structures are
distorted.