PEPERIKSAAN PENGGAL PERTAMA

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 SECTION A
(10 marks)
(Time suggested: 15 minutes)
The text below is about the destruction of natural attraction in Malaysia.
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.

Our country, Malaysia is blessed with superb natural attraction, e.g. attractions

making them a great holiday destination. There are lush rainforests, (a) _____________

spectacular waterfalls, mystery caves and white sandy beaches. Many (b) _____________

of these places had to undergo some changes. This is necessary in order (c) _____________

to attracting tourists. (d) _____________

Hotels and chalets are build to encourage holiday-makers to spend (e) _____________

they holidays here. However, very often than not, the flora and fauna are (f) _____________

destroyed whose vast areas of land are used to build roads and buildings. (g) _____________

The environmental damage worsens with the arriving of tourists who (h) _____________

often leaves rubbish behind. It is necessary to remind these responsible (i) ______________

people to leave nothing or footprints. Everyone should play their role in (j) ______________

preserving these natural attractions.

(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).

Great white sharks can be found throughout the world’s oceans, mostly in cool waters close
to the coast. These super swimmers are the largest predatory fish on our planet. They grow
up to around 6.1m long. They are estimated to live as long as 70 years or more.
Great white sharks are grey with a white underbelly, from where they get their name. They
have a streamlined shape and powerful tails that propel them through the water at
over 60km per hour.
Any creature unlucky enough to find itself in the gob of a great white is in for a nasty
shock because this beast’s mouth is equipped with a set of 300 sharp, triangular
teeth arranged in up to seven rows. Whilst many think of them as fearsome man-eaters,
humans aren’t on the great white’s menu. Researchers believe that, rather than preying on
humans to eat them, the sharks are just taking a “sample bite” before swimming off. When
they are young, they feed on small prey such as fish and rays. However, when they are
older and bigger, they feast on sea mammals such as sea lions, seals and small whales.

Great white sharks have a strong sense of smell that they can detect a colony of seals two
miles away. If there was only one drop of blood in 100 litres of water, a great white would
smell it. These cunning creatures like to take their prey by surprise. They usually position
themselves underneath their unsuspecting victims before swimming up and…chomp! They
often burst out of the water in a leap before falling back in with their meal in their mouths.

A great white usually gives birth from two to ten pups. She does not care for her offspring
and may even try to eat them. Thus, the newborn pups are left to fend for themselves in the
ocean.

Great white sharks are at the top of the food chain and are unlikely to be killed by other sea
creatures. Sadly, however, they are under serious threat by human activity. Illegal hunting
of these beautiful beasts, and overfishing, has meant that today great white sharks are
an endangered species.

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Questions (a) – (j)
Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organisers.

Habitat: Estimated length when mature:

(a) __________________________ (b) _______________________

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Causes of extinction: Their life span is about:

(i) ____________________________ (c) _______________________________

(j) _______________________________

Their diet include: Physical features that make them great

Swimmers:

(f) _________________________ (d) ___________________________

(g) _________________________ (e) ____________________________

(h) __________________________

(10 marks)

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Question 3
Read the brochure below. Then, answer questions (a) – (i).

DENGUE FEVER
What is Dengue?
 It is a disease caused by the Aedes mosquito.
 It is found in tropical and sub-tropical regions around the world.

How is Dengue transmitted?

 The Dengue virus is transmitted to humans through bites of female Aedes mosquitoes.
 These mosquitoes acquire/get the virus while feeding on the blood of an infected
person.
 After 8-10 days of incubation, an infected mosquito can transmit the virus to humans.
 The lifespan of a mosquito is between 15 to 65 days and it will infect as many people
as it possibly can while it is still alive.

What are the signs?

 Dengue fever is a flu-like illness with high fever, headache, pain behind the eyes,
muscle and joint pains and rashes. It seldom causes death.
 Dengue haemorrhagic fever may cause death.

What can you do to prevent or control Dengue?

Make sure your house is free from Aedes mosquitoes by:
 Getting rid of containers, both man-made and natural, that can breed mosquitoes (man-
made containers include flower pot base plants, metal drums, plastic food containers,
tyres while natural containers include leaves and fruit shells); spraying insecticides in
the house to kill the hidden mosquitoes;
 using insecticide such as ABATE when storing water.

Remember: Prevention is better than cure!

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Questions (a) – d): Based on the brochure, state whether the following statements are
TRUE or FALSE.

(a) Only bites from female Aedes mosquitoes transmit Dengue

virus. __________ (1 mark)

(b) Mosquitoes can live for up to 2 months. __________ (1 mark)

(c) Dengue fever can be found all over the world. __________ (1 mark)

(d) ABATE can kill mosquitoes. __________ (1 mark)

Questions (e) – (i): Read the brochure carefully and answer the questions below.

(e) How is Dengue fever transmitted?

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(1 mark)
(f) Why is it important to prevent Dengue fever?
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(1 mark)
(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the brochure.

Meaning Word/Phrase

i) ‘to pass from one person to another’ __________________________________

(1 mark)

ii) ‘storages made by people’ __________________________________

(1 mark)

(h) Why do you think people often mistook the signs of Dengue fever?

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(1 mark)

(i) Why do you think the brochure has to end with a reminder?

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(1 mark)

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 (i) There was a Dengue outbreak in your town. In about 50 words, write an email to your
friend who lives nearby on how to prevent Dengue. In your email:

a. tell him/her what is happening and advise him/her

b. give other suggestions on what he/she should do to prevent Dengue
c. add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

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

Question 4
Read the article below.

Children of the past spent their time playing outdoor games or staying indoors, pursuing a
hobby or participating in activities such as carrom and monopoly. However, the
introduction of technology and computers has completely transformed the lives of children
today.
Many children are addicted to playing computer games instead of taking part in physical
activities that are beneficial and healthy. Sitting down for long hours in front of the
computer and snacking on junk food might lead to many disadvantages which include
health complications. Among these complications are obesity, sleep problems and chronic
diseases.
It is time something is done to prevent this situation from getting out of hand. Children
should be protected from becoming victims of a situation that may be beyond their
control. Parents and guardians must take the necessary steps to ensure that their children
grow up in a safe and healthy environment. One of the best ways is to encourage our
children to participate in outdoor activities. This could be swimming, playing tennis,
squash or even a team event like football, hockey or cricket.
There are many reasons why we should encourage children to be actively involved in
outdoor activities. Besides making them healthy and preventing chronic diseases, children
will have an excellent opportunity to make new friends. This will help children develop
social skills and racial tolerance. When participating in outdoor activities, children get the
opportunity to mix with other children who may not come from similar ethnic
backgrounds.
As outdoor activities are less structured, children are also able to let their hair down.
Moreover, taking part in outdoor activities is an effective way for them to keep fit. Last
but not least, children will develop self-esteem and a sense of confidence which will help
them survive in the real world.

Read the article carefully and answer questions (a) – (h).

(a) What has caused the change in the lives of children today?

_________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(b) State two factors that contribute to health complications.

(i) ______________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(ii)______________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

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(c) Who plays a major role in ensuring children’s well-being?

(i) ______________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(ii)______________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(d) State two ways in which outdoor activities help children.

(i) ______________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(ii)______________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the article.
Meaning Word

(i) an activity done for relaxation

(ii) changed

(iii) take part

(iv) chance

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(f) How would outdoor activities help children survive in real life?

_________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(g) Why does the writer state that by playing computer games, children are becoming victims
of a situation that may be beyond their control?

________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(h) Provide two other reasons why one should participate in outdoor activities.

(i) ______________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(ii) ______________________________________________________________(1 mark)

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Question 5

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

The Day the Bulldozers Came

The day the bulldozers came The fox

Rooks were building Stirred in his sleep
Crazy egg baskets in the oaks; As the ground trembled,
Green flies sizzled by the pond ‘Ha ha!’ he thought,
And a cold-eyed toad ‘I’m quite safe,
Waited for them. Deep down in the Earth,
No one can get me here.’
The day the bulldozers came Then the bulldozer came.
Squirrels were scattering
Up tree trunks, David Orme
And leapt from branches
That were hardly there.

(a) What was the toad waiting for?

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(b) In Stanza 2, what does the line “that were hardly there” mean?

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(c) Why does the fox think it is safe?

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(d) If you were one of the squirrels in the poem, how would you feel when the bulldozers
come? Give a reason for your answer.

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(2 marks)

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

Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.
You are the peer student counsellor. You have been asked to give a speech during the school
assembly on how to stay away from stress when taking a public examination.

Pay attention in class – ask questions

HOW TO
STAY AWAY
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diet - nutrients homework - revision

When writing out your speech:

 you must use the notes given.
 give other suggestions on how to stay away from stress when taking a public
examination
 add any other relevant information to make it interesting.
 write in not less than 150 words.

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Question 7

You should spend 15 minutes on this question.

The following are novels studied in the Literature Component in English Language.

1. The Elephant Man - TimVicary

2. Moby Dick - Herman Melville (retold by Kathy Burke)
3. We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea - ArthurRansome (retold by Ralph Mowat)

Based on one of the novels above, write about the theme of determination.

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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