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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
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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
5. In this cartoon strip, what does the sentence “ Their parents don’t 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
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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.
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B. but B. could
C. and C. would
D. so that D. should
12. A. know
B. knew
C. knows
D. known
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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.
19.
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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?
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23. Hilmi requires more information on the courses offered in PESONA COLLEGE. Give one
way he could get the information.
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24. Uthayan who works as a clerk wants to do a course in public relations. Which course would
fit in with his work commitment?
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25. Wan Yee is keen on becoming a Computer Graphics Designer. Which college would cater
to her needs?
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1 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 wasn’t 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
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replied: the Egyptian.
When I opened my e-mail inbox and saw the reply, I was excited, to say the
2 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,
3 and her parents were doctors. She wrote that she would love to be my pen friend, 10
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
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stubbornness and moodiness! I asked her about her religion, Islam, and soon
learned about Ramadan and her other festivals and customs. Eventually we started
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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.
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Then came September 11, 2001. I knew somehow it would affect Noran. I e-
mailed 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
7 her. They didn’t want to know her anymore. Why? She was Muslim, Middle 30
Eastern, and her last name was Hussein. I couldn’t believe that people could be so
small-minded. Why couldn’t they understand that Noran was just another 15-year-
old girl? I didn’t know what to tell her, except that I would never stop writing to her.
Never.
People often ask me if I’m scared to ask Noran about certain things, like wearing
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the veil. I’m 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.
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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 40
it is okay to admire one another for our differences.
9 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.
I dream of one day appearing on Noran’s doorstep in Cairo and giving her a
10 hug for the first time. I also dream of showing her the sights of Australia. But most
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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.
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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?
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(b) From paragraph 3, how do we know that the writer was a female?
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27 (a) From paragraph 4, how did the writer know that Noran would make a good
friend?
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(b) From paragraph 5, give evidence to show that their friendship was based
on trust and respect.
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(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?
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[2 marks]
31 Based on the passage given, write a summary of the writer’s 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.
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not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below
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32. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
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(b) From stanza 2, mention two activities that are considered a luxury.
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(c)Would you like to be the person who is playing the flute? Give a reason to support
your answer.
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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 B C D 9. A B C D
2. A B C D 10. A B C D
3. A B C D 11. A B C D
4. A B C D 12. A B C D
5. A B C D 13. A B C D
6. A B C D 14. A B C D
7. A B C D 15. A B C D
8. A B C D
SECTION MARKS
A 15
B 10
C 25
D 20
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TOTAL 70
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