SET 1

QUESTION 1
The text below is about a family.
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.

Dear Damia,
Let me tell you about my family. I live with my mother, my father but my big e.g and
sister. We live in Kelantan. My mothers name is Kamalia Choo but she was (a) ________
born in Malacca. She are a Chinese and she speaks Malay, Mandarin and (b) ________
English. She is a English teacher. She is rather short and slim, she has long

(c) ________

black hair and brown eyes. His father's name is Fahimie and he is a (d) ________
Kelantanese. He is tall and a little fat ! He have short grey hair and a pair of (e) ________
black eye. He works in a bank in town. My sisters name is Fatin Maisarah. (f) ________
She is 23 years old and is study at UITM Shah Alam in Business . She

(g) ________

read books all the time! Shes got long black hair and brown eyes like me. (h) ________
Ive got long hair two. We have an adorable pet cat named Milo. He is white

(i) ________

of colour and very tame and friendly. Im happy with my family and I will love

(j) ________

all of them forever . Thats a little bit about my family.

Please write soon and tell me about your family.
Love,
Eyra Mariam
(10 marks)

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

My name is Fatimah. Im 13 years old and studying at SMK Seri Murni.I was born on 17
September 2003. At school ,my favourite subjects are English and History. At my free time I
like baking and singing. My favourite singer is Siti Nurhaliza.
I have a happy family consisting of six members,namely my lovely father, mother, a sister
and two brothers. My fathers name is Encik Abdul Rahman b. Ruslan .He is 52 years old .My
father works as a General Manager in the government office in Kota Bharu. My mothers name
is Puan Sarah. She is 45 years old. My mother is a clerk . My family and I live at Kampung
Kenanga in Kota Bharu.
My father and my mother are kind even though they are quite strict in educating their
children.They always motivate and advise us in whatever we do. Im thankful to have such
wonderful parents. My mother does extra work such as selling cakes and nasi lemak to help
my father to earn extra money for our family. Thank you mom and dad. I promise to be a good
and successful person.
My first brothers name is Ahmad Farhan..He is 19 years old.Now he is studying engineering
in UITM Shah Alam. My second brothers name is Ahmad Faris. He is 16 years old. He is
studying in Sekolah Menengah Teknik in Kok Lanas.They are both very kind and loving
brothers.
My youngest sister is Farah Alia. She is 6 years old and is studying in Tadika Angsana
near our house. She is a pretty and cute little girl. Her hair is curly and black .She is very
talkative. All of us love her very much. Thats all about my family and myself.

Questions (a) (j)

Using information from the text, complete the following graphic organizer.

Date of birth
(a) ___________________
Hobbies:
(b)
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(c)
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Alias appearance
(j) _______________________

Fathers occupation
(i) _______________________
Favourite subjects:
(g) ______________________
(h) ______________________

Siblings:
(d) ________________________
(e) ________________________
(f) ________________________

MY FAMILY AND I

Question 3
Read about 5 tips on a good nights sleep below. Then, answer questions (a) (j).
How to get a good nights sleep.

Tip 1 : Most adults need on average between seven and nine hours a night, while others need
less hours of sleep.
Tip 2 : Rather than the clock striking 12, we should look to our internal biological clocks idea of
midnight. This biological midnight happens not at 12am, but somewhere between 3am and
4am. This ensures that a greater proportion of the nights deep-sleep phases where our
recovery processes are especially effective happen before this low point.
Tip 3 : To ensure a good nights sleep, keep your bedroom temperature at around 18C.
However, use blankets or a hot water bottle as being too cold can prevent you from getting a
good nights sleep. That doesnt mean you should shut the windows tight, though, as stale air
with lower levels of oxygen will tend to disturb the restorative effect of sleep.
Tip 4 : Being physically tired helps you to sleep well. Yet exercise serves to stimulate the body
and increase body temperature, so exercising just before you go to bed is not a good idea.
Allow your body to rest for at least two hours after exercise before going to bed.
Tip 5 : Despite the fact that many people nod off while watching TV, the truth is that the sound
and flickering light reach the brain even after we have fallen asleep, preventing us from
achieving healthy deep sleep. Devices such as laptops, tablets and phones are even worse.
They make noises and give off light and youre tempted to check them.

Adapted from Asia Readers Digest

Questions (a) (d): Based on the information about sleep above, state whether the following
statements are TRUE or FALSE.
(1 mark)

(a) People need different hours of sleep.

(b) To get a good nights sleep, we should shut the window tight. (1 mark)
(c) Exercising can help us to fall asleep immediately.

(1 mark)

(d) We should switch off the television to ensure a deep sleep.

(1 mark)

Questions (e) (i): Based on the information about sleep, answer the questions below.
(e) When does the biological midnight happen?
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(f) What can you do if your bedroom gets too cold?
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(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the information about sleep.
Meaning

Word

(i) existing or happening inside a person

(1 mark)

(ii) shining with small quick shaking movements

(1 mark)

(h) How many ways can telephones disturb us in our deep sleep?
(1 mark)
(i) Why is it important for us to get a good nights sleep?
(1 mark)
(10 marks)

(j) Your cousin sent you an email telling you that he/she has been staying up late at night
watching television.
In about 50 words, write an email to your cousin.
In your email :

advise him/her on the importance of having a good nights sleep

give tips on how to get a good nights sleep

To :

From:

Subject : ..
Dear ,

(10 marks)

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QUESTION 4
Read the text below

Hi, I am Nursarah. I have several friends at school . Some are my schoolmates and some
are my classmates . However the best among them is Arrisa, who is my classmate.
Arissa is a fair, pretty girl with dimpled cheeks and comes from a respectable family. She
is of my age but is much taller than I am. She and I first met at kindergarten and we
became great friends. She is kind, jolly and helpful. We are classmates again this year
and we go to school together each morning.
Arissa is very neat and clean in her dress. She likes wearing a white blouse, a long skirt
and black shoes. Her clothes are always costly but never showy. Her dress gives her a
respectable look. It shows that she is not foppish at all.
Arissa likes to joke and play games. She lives near my house. In the evenings, we usually
meet at my house. We sit in the garden and read story books. Sometimes, when my
parents go out in the evening, she comes over to keep me company and we watch
television together. That way I do not feel lonely.
My best friend is very good in her lessons especially at Mathematics. She never neglects
her studies. In the last examination she stood second in the class but was the best scorer
in English and Mathematics. So, whenever I find difficulties in my Mathematics homework,
I would ask her to help me.
Arissa is active and smart. She is good at both studies and games.No wonder she is
loved by all the teachers. She is frank and honest. She also helps her parents in the
house with the chores. She never wastes her time at home or school.
Arissa is a girl of excellent moral character. She is expected to be a great lady in the years
to come. All her good qualities have attracted me. I hope Arissa and I will be in the same
class again next year. I like her very much and she is my best friend.

Read the text carefully and answer questions (a) (i).

(a)

Who are Nursarahs friends at school?

___________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(b)

Describe Arissas appearance .

(i) _________________________________________________________

(1mark)

(ii) _________________________________________________________ (1mark)

(c)

What is Arissas favourite outfit?

____________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(d)

Where do the girls usually see each other after school?

____________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(e)

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

Meaning
(i)

decent

(ii)

silly

Word / Phrase

(iii) be together
(iv) problems
(v) very good
(5 marks)

(f)

What are the subjects that Arissa has become the top scorer in her class?
____________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(g)

In your opinion, why are the teachers pleased with Arissa ?

____________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(h)

Do you like to have a friend like Arissa ?

___________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(i)

Provide two reasons for your answer in (h).

(i)_________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
(ii)________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(15 marks)

Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) (d)

(a) What is one thing mentioned in stanza 1 that you can find in a kitchen?
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(b) In stanza 2, state the word that shows the act of repairing or making something better.
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(c) Based on this poem, how do you think the persona is feeling?
_________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(d) State two ways on how we should treat stray cats.

(i)

___________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(ii)

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(5 marks)

SECTION D
(40 marks)
(Time suggested : 45 minutes)

Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.
Write an essay about a pet based on the pictures given.
1) What is your pet?
2) Activities with your pets
3) Benefits of having pet
You can add any relevant information to your essay.The essay should be written between 120
to 150 words.

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(30 marks)

Question 7
You should spend 15 minutes on this question.
The following is the short story studied in the Literature Component in English Language for
Form One.

Fairs Fair Narinder Dhami

Based on the short story, write about the character that you like most. Why do you find the
character interesting? Support your answer with evidence from the story.
Write :

in not less than 50 words

in continuous writing (not in note form)

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(10 marks)
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