Section A

[15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]

Questions 1 – 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose the best
answer.

Kimchi, the reddish fermented cabbage is served at every meal. It has

kept obesity at bay in Korea as it is high in fibre and low in fat. It is
also loaded with vitamins A, B, and C but its biggest benefit may be in
its "healthy bacteria" called lactobacilli, found in fermented foods like
kimchi and yogurt. These good bacteria help with digestion. Some
studies show fermented cabbage has compounds that may prevent the
growth of cancer.

1 From the statement above, we can conclude that kimchi

A disrupts digestion.
B produces bacteria.
C promotes weight-loss.
D enhances growth of cancer.

Tip 1: Turn off locations (GPS) and Wi-Fi

Tip 3: Lower down the brightness

Tip 4: Turn off your phone for about 5 minutes once a month.
Tip 5: Switch to airplane mode when there is no signal

2 To save battery life, we can conclude that mobile phone users should

A put the phone on airplane mode when there is no coverage.

B turn off the phone when not in use.
C switch off the phone after every five minutes of use.
D close all applications once a month.

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Life is like a camera…

Focus on what is important
Capture the good times,
Develop from the negatives,
And if things don’t work out
Take another shot

3 Which of the following statements is true?

A Life should be captured on cameras.

B Life should focus on the negatives.
C Life offers second chances.
D Life offers good times only.

4 Which of the following best describes the sign above?

A The area is not safe.

B The area is prone to fire.
C The area is for authorised personnel only.
D The area is dangerous for authorised personnel.

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 Hanoi to ban motorbikes by 2030 to curb pollution, traffic

The decision to ban motorbikes by 2030 was approved by 95 out of 96 city councillors at
a meeting on Tuesday.
Officials said the number of vehicles was growing at an alarming rate, according to a
report on the city government's website.
"Traffic jams and air pollution will become serious in the future if no immediate
management measures are in place," the report said.
The ban will be implemented in metropolitan districts and public transport options
would be increased to wean people off their scooters, the report added.

5 From the text above we know that

A motorbikes will be banned all over the country in 2030.

B more people are using motorbikes due to traffic jams.
C the majority of city councillors decided to grant the ban.
D the level of air pollution in Hanoi is out of control.

Mat, I’m broke.

Do you think Sorry Din, I’m
you could lend in the same boat.
me a hundred
ringgit?

6 From the cartoon strip above, we can conclude that

A Din agrees to lend some money to Mat.

B wants to ride in the same boat.
C Mat needs a few ringgit.
D Mat has no money.

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 JACK DOING HOMEWORK

answers
online
10%

doing it
85% 5%

7 From the pie chart above, which statement is true?

A Jack surfs and does his homework at the same time.

B Jack spends most his time doing homework online.
C Jack only searches for answers online.
D Jack hardly does his homework.

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Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage

An old, tired-looking cat wandered into my garden one afternoon. I could tell from his
collar and well-fed belly that he was well-looked 9_ . I gave a few pats on his head,
cuddled him and stroked his beautiful fur. I put him down and he followed me 10_ my
house, slowly walked down the hall, curled up in the corner and fell asleep. An hour later, he
went to the door and I 11_ him out.

The next day he was back. He resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about
one hour. This continued for 12_ weeks.

Finally, curious, I 13 _ a note to his collar. “I‟d like to find out who the owner of this
wonderful cat is, and ask if you‟re aware that almost every afternoon he 14 to my house
for a nap.” The next day he arrived for his rest with a different note on his collar. “He lives in
a home with six children,” it read. “Two are under the age of three and he‟s trying to _15_ on
his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?”

9 A before 13 A fixed
B after B pinned
C at C pricked
D for D fastened

10 A inside 14 A come
B to B came
C in C comes
D into D coming

11 A but 15 A take up
B and B pick up
C as C keep up
D or D catch up

12 A several
B various
C more
D any

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 Section B
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 16 – 25
Read the following brochure on different stores and answer the questions that follow.

LEAFY FRESH BERRY CAKE AND PASTRY SHOP

We only sell fresh organic and hydroponic We sell milk as well as different kinds of
vegetables and fruit here. They are bread, cookies, pastries and cakes. Only
absolutely chemical-free. organic wheat, rye and barley are used as
the ingredients. We also stock fresh goat
Imported vegetables and fruits are sold at and cow milk as well as cheese made from
reasonable prices. You can get as many these ingredients. Vegetarian cake is
types of vegetables and fruits that only grow available upon request- completely egg-free
during certain seasons all year round at your and sugar-free. Orders accepted with one
friendly market! week prior notice.

6-11 CONVENIENCE STORE DRINKS GALORE

We are open from 6 am to 11 pm daily,
selling freshly brewed coffee and tea,
breakfast snacks, newspapers, magazines,
bread, soft drinks and snacks.
Prices are reasonable and you can also have
your breakfast at our outlet which is
equipped with a television and radio for your
convenience. Grab your healthy breakfast at
6-11 while catching up with the latest news.
We serve all kinds of drinks such as soft
drinks, sodas and non-alcoholic drinks.
There is also a range of health drinks such
as liquid chlorophyll, barley, vegetable and
fruit juices. We have both imported and local
varieties. No additives or preservatives are
used as ingredients. Only natural organic
drinks are sold. We are open from Tuesday
to Sunday.

DIVA BOUTIQUE

We sell only branded clothes including jeans, evening gowns, wedding outfits and suits. Our
materials are all natural and the prices are reasonable. You can also custom-make desired
outfits and provide your own designs and specifications. We are open only on weekdays
from 9-5 pm.

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Questions 16 - 20

Using the information in the brochure, answer each of the questions below.
Write the name of the store.

No. Description Store

16 Miss Anjali is always rushing for work and does not

have the time to prepare breakfast.

17 Puan Suria is very health-conscious since being

diagnosed with high sugar level.

18 Rafidah is really up-to-date with fashion and loves

denim.

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Zaidi likes to drink fresh fruit juice.

20 Mrs. Hong loves vegetables but she is allergic to

chemicals.

Questions 21 - 25

Using the information in the brochure, complete the sentences with short answers.

21 At Berry Cake and Pastry Shop, the bread sold is healthy because only

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

22 At Leafy Fresh, people can buy ……………………………………………………………….

at affordable prices.

23 Diva boutique clothes are made from ……………………………………………………...

24 Drink Galore only opens ………………………………………………………… every week.

25 One can head to 6-11 Convenience Store to update oneself with ………………………...

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 Section C
[25 marks]
[Time suggested: 50 minutes]

Questions 26 - 31 are based on the following passage.

1 By the age of seven, I was used to being top of my class. I was the one who would
help other pupils who had difficulties. “Malala is a genius girl” my class fellows
would say. I was also known for participating in everything – badminton, drama,
cricket, art, even singing, though I wasn‟t much good.

2 Around that time, we moved away from where we had been living to an area 5
where I didn‟t have any friends. On our new road, there was a girl called Safina
who was a bit younger than me and we started to play together. She was a
pampered girl who had lots of dolls and a shoebox full of jewellery. But she kept
eyeing up the pink plastic pretend mobile phone my father had bought me which
was one of the only toys I had. My father was always talking on his mobile so I 10
loved to copy him and pretend to make calls on mine. One day, it disappeared.

3 A few days later, I saw Safina playing a phone exactly the same as mine. “Where
did you get that?” I asked. “I bought it in the bazaar,” she said. I realized now she
could have been telling the truth but back then I thought she is doing this to me
and I will do the same to her. 15

4 I used to go to her house to study, so whenever I was there, I would pocket her
things, mostly toy jewellery like earrings and necklaces. It was easy. At first
stealing gave me a thrill but that did not last long. Soon, it became a compulsion. I
did not know how to stop.

5 One afternoon, I came home from school and rushed into the kitchen as usual for 20
a snack. “Hello, Bhabi!” I called. “I‟m starving!” There was a silence. My mother
was sitting on the floor pounding spices, brightly coloured turmeric and cumin,
filling the air with their aroma. Over and over she pounded. Her eyes would not
meet mine. What had I done? I was very sad and went to my room. When I
opened my cupboard, I saw that all the things I had taken were gone. I had been 25
caught.

6 My cousin Reena came into my room. “They knew you were stealing,” she said.
“They were waiting for you to come clean, but you just kept on.” I felt a terrible
sinking feeling in my stomach. I walked back to my mother with my head bowed.
“What you did was wrong Malala,” she said. “Are you trying to bring shame on us 30
that we can‟t afford to buy such things?”

7 “It‟s not true!” I lied. “I didn‟t take them.” But she knew I had. “Safina started it,” I
protested. “She took the pink phone that Aba bought me.”

8 My mother was unmoved. “Safina is younger than you and you should have taught
her better,” she said. “You should have set an example.” I started crying. “Don‟t tell 35
Aba,” I begged. I apologized over and over again. I couldn‟t bear for him to be
disappointed in me. It‟s horrible to feel unworthy in the eyes of your parents.

9 My mother took me to say sorry to Safina and her parents. It was very hard. Safina
said nothing about my phone, which didn‟t seem fair, but I didn‟t mention it either.

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 Since that day, I have never lied or stolen. Not a single lie nor a single penny, not 40
even the coins my father leaves around the house, which we‟re allowed to buy
snacks with. I have also stopped wearing jewellery because I asked myself,” What
are these baubles which tempt me? Why should I lose my character for a few
metal trinkets?” But I still feel guilty and to this day I say sorry to God in my
prayers. 45

10 Aba soon found out why I was so sad. I could see in his eyes that I had failed him.
However, he told me that great heroes also made mistakes when they were
children. His words calmed me.

(Adapted from: I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai)

26 (a) From paragraph 1, what was the writer known as among her classmates?

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(b) From paragraph 2 what toy was Safina interested in?

……............................................................................................................................ [1 mark]

27 (a) From paragraph 3, what do you think “I will do the same to her” mean?

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(b) From paragraph 5, which sentence shows that the writer‟s mother was upset
with her?

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28 (a) From paragraph 6, which phrase means ”confess”?

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(b) From paragraph 8, state the writer‟s feelings as she was scolded by her mother.

(i) ............................................................................................................................... [1 mark]

(ii) ............................................................................................................................... [1 mark]

29 From paragraph 9, state a reason why the writer decided to stop wearing jewellery.

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30 “… great heroes also made mistakes when they were children.”

Give two reasons why you think the writer‟s father said this to her.

Reason 1: .......................................................................................................................

……................................................................................................................................. [1 mark]

Reason 2: ........................................................................................................................

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31 Malala learns that stealing is wrong.

Based on the passage, write a summary on:

 what made the writer steal, and
 how the incident of being caught stealing affected her

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 12 to 45
 not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below

[15 marks]

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After seeing Safina playing a phone like hers, the writer ...

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 Section D
[20 marks]
[Time suggested: 20 minutes]

32 Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.

The Living Photograph

My small grandmother is tall there,

straight-back, white broderie anglaise shirt,
pleated skirt, flat shoes, grey bun,
a kind, old smile round her eyes.
Her big hand holds mine,
White hand in black hand.
Her sharp blue eyes look her own death in the eye.

It was true after all; that look.

My tall grandmother became small.
Her back round and hunched.
Her soup forgot to boil.
She went to the awful place grandmothers go.
Somewhere unknown, unthinkable.

But there she is still,

in the photo with me at three,
the crinkled smile is still living, breathing.
Jackie Kay

(a) What does the photograph remind the poet of?

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(b) What is the persona’s age in the photograph?

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(c) Why has the persona’s grandmother become small?

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(d) Give one physical change that the poet could see as the grandmother grew older.

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(e) In stanza 2, what do the last two lines tell us?

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(f) ‘the crinkled smile is still living, breathing’ [Stanza 3]

What can you infer from this line?
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(g) State two ways of how to strengthen the relationship between the younger and the
older generations.

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(h) Do you think the persona was close to her grandmother? Give two reasons for your
answers.

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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.

EXAMPLE :

Section Mark

A 15

B 10

C 25

D 20

Total 70

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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