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NAME : ____________________________________

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PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2016

BAHASA INGGERIS
Kertas 1
1 jam 45 minit
JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU
Arahan:
1. Kertas ini mengandungi dua bahagian: Bahagian A dan Bahagian B.
2. Jawab kedua-dua bahagian.
3. Anda dinasihati supaya mengambil masa 45 minit untuk menjawab soalan
Bahagian A dan 60 minit untuk Bahagian B.

For Examiners Use

Instructions:
1. This question paper consists of two
sections : Section A and Section B.
2. Answer both sections.
3. You are advised to spend 45 minutes
on Section A and 60 minutes on Section B.

Section

Total

35

50

TOTAL

85

Marks

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Section A: Directed Writing

[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]
You have been asked by the teacher advisor of the Health Club in your school to deliver a
speech to the club members who are very stressed about the coming SPM examination. The
title of the speech is Coping with Examination Stress
Use the information below to write your speech.

Causes of Stress :

pressure from parents and teachers

competition among peers

fear of failure

amount of workload

poor sleeping habits

lack of time management

Preventive Measures :

eat nutritious food

do regular physical activities

learn to laugh often

carry out consistent revision

avoid last minute studying

When writing the speech, you must:

greet the audience
state the title of your speech
use all the notes given
end your speech properly
Note:
For your letter, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.
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Section B: Continuous Writing

[50 marks]
[Time suggested: One hour]

Write a composition of about 350 words on one of the following topics.

1

Describe an incident that you will never forget.

Social networking sites have more advantages than disadvantages. Discuss.

My dream occupation.

Write a story about how thankful you were to your neighbour, ending with:
... no words could describe how grateful I was.

Where theres a will theres a way.

Describe how determination and hard work helped a friend achieve his dreams.

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Kertas 2
Mei 2016
2 jam

NAME : ____________________________________
CLASS / SET :
_______________________________

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SMK TUN SYED SHEH BARAKBAH

SG. BAKAP, 14200 SG. JAWI, SEBERANG PERAI SELATAN

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2016

BAHASA INGGERIS
Kertas 2
2 jam 15 minit
JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU
Arahan:
1. Tulis nama dan kelas anda pada ruang yang disediakan.
2. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi empat bahagian:
Bahagian A, Bahagian B, Bahagian C dan Bahagian D.
3. Jawab semua bahagian dalam kertas soalan ini.
4. Soalan-soalan dalam Bahagian A mempunyai empat pilihan jawapan. Jawab
setiap soalan dengan menghitamkan ruang yang betul di halaman 18.

Instructions
1. Write your name and class in the space provided.
2. This question paper consists of four sections:
Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D.
3. Answer all sections in this question paper.
4. Questions in Section A have four options.
Answer each question by blackening
the correct space on page 18.

For Examiners Use

Section

Total

15

10

25

20

TOTAL

Marks

70

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SECTION A
[15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]

WELCOME TO MALAYSIA FEST 15

September 1 - 17

An annual festival to showcase Malaysia to both local and

foreign tourists. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, Arts
and Tourism through the Malaysian Tourism Promotion
Board. Official launch at the National Museum.
Highlights:
Arts and Crafts Exhibition
Traditional Food Fair
Traditional Asian Games
Cultural Performances

According to the poster above, the main aim of Malaysia Fest 15 is to

A publicise Malaysian culture and tradition
B showcase made in Malaysia products
C highlight Malaysia to foreign tourists
D promote tourism in Malaysia

My roommate was excitedly making great plans for a mountain

climbing excursion. I did not want to pour cold water on her plans but
had to remind her that it had been raining almost every day for the past
week and it would be impossible to proceed with the excursion

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The phrase to pour cold water in the extract means to

A

criticise

discourage

condemn

disappoint

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Questions 3 and 4 are based on the given excerpt below.

YANGCHONG, Sun Police near this southern Chinese city rescued a boy after his
father chained him to his bed for 48 days for stealing, a news report said.
The Yangchong Evening Edition said Li Zhiqing, father of the 6 year-old Li Ee War,
bought a 70cm chain and collared his son to the bed. He was being punished for making
his father lose face by stealing at his kindergarten.
The father has been charged in court for child abuse.
3

According to the report, the boy was chained by his

A

leg

neck

body

hand

The phrase lose face can best be replaced with

A

panic

angry

emotional

embarrassed

Shadow in the Dark

A thrilling story
of strange
happenings
and suspense.
5

Shadow in the Dark is probably a

A

horror movie

mystery movie

science-fiction

comedy

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TRAMATHOLATE

Apply on area of muscle ache

For external use
Has no oily feeling
No allergic skin reaction
6

The following are advantages of Tramatholate except it

A is greasy
B can be used externally
C helps to reduce muscle ache
D does not cause any skin rash

Shoestring Travel gives you tips

on how to have the best holiday of
your life without having to pay the
world. This travelogue entertains
and educates viewers on having a
great time while travelling on a
shoestring budget.

The travel programme above is about

A paying less for more
B various tourists bargains
C having the holiday of your life
D educating the viewers on travelling

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Make Crossing Safer For Pedestrians

I hope the authorities will make the pedestrian crossing at the Sri Petaling
traffic lights safe for us to use when crossing the road. Many times when
the pedestrian crossing light is green and the traffic lights are red, cars
still zoom past. This makes it too dangerous to cross the road even
though the light is green. We have to watch for oncoming cars before
trying to cross. We hope something is done before it is too late as many
senior citizens and children use this pedestrian crossing.
CK EWE
Kuala Lumpur

The extract above is a complaint about

A the pedestrian traffic lights at Sri Petaling
B the dangers of crossing the road at traffic lights
C vehicles not stopping at pedestrian crossing lights
D the use of the pedestrian crossing by senior citizens and children

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Questions 9-15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each
blank.
It was a harrowing experience for Shukur when his boat sank after a thunderstorm. He
was adrift in the open sea for 29 hours ___9___ a huge wave damaged the boat he was in. He
said that the life-jacket he was wearing probably helped ___10___ his life. He added that
without it, he would have drowned as he could not move his legs after being ___11___ by
jellyfish. The most frightening moment was when darkness fell. He could not see where he was
heading to and he just resigned ___12___ to God. What he experienced during the night was
nothing compared to what he discovered the next morning. He___13___by sharks. Death was
literally staring at him as he saw the sharks fins encircling him in the water. He felt numbed
and remained ___14___ as long as he could while praying to God to save him from the
___15___. He did not know when the sharks left him.

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when

13

surrounded

after

surrounding

while

was surrounded

before

was surrounding

save

still

saves

steal

saved

silent

saving

strong

sting

experience

stung

adventure

to sting

encounter

stinging

ordeal

it

him

itself

himself

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Section B
[10 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]
Questions 16 25
Read the following advertisement and answer the questions that follow.

AN INDOOR RAMADAN BAZAAR

This Ramadan, Klang Valley folks are in for a treat. They can sample a taste
of bazaar food indoors and enjoy it in a cool and relaxed setting.
Vascos in Hilton, KL has a Ramadan buffet which will appeal to patrons who
enjoy Malay cuisine from different states in a kampong-style ambiance complete
with bazaar stalls located in the restaurant.
Chef Faisal and his team said that more than 150 dishes will be available in a
rotational menu with 80% representing kampong-style fare. Classic Malay sought
after dishes like Simmered Catfish in fermented durian coconut gravy, blue coloured
rice served with its traditional condiments and many more mouth-watering dishes
can be found during this special month.
A ghazal group flown in straight from Johor, will serenade patrons as they
enjoy the food.
As no meal is complete without desserts, diners can look forward to a stretch
of Malay desserts as well as some unique favourite Malay kuih and delicacies.
Vascos Ramadan buffet comes at RM98.00 nett per adult with a RM30.00
discount for children under 12. Senior citizens above 55 will be charged half the
price of adult. There will be special offers on the first and last three days of the
fasting month where patrons will be treated to discount vouchers and Hari Raya
mystery gifts.

VASCOS, HILTON KL,

3, Jalan Stesen
Sentral, Kuala
Lumpur
Tel :
0322642264
Business hours :
Daily, 6 a.m. to midnight

Adapted from The Star,

June 2015

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Questions 16 25
Using the information from the advertisement, complete the table below.
AN INDOOR RAMADAN BAZAAR

Location

16 .

Entertainment

17 .

18 .

Local Menu

19 .

20 .

Opening Hours 21 ....

Children
under 12

22

Price
Senior
Citizens

23 .

24
When

Special Offer
25
What

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Section C
[25 marks]
[Time suggested : 50 minutes]
Questions 26 31 are based on the following passage.
Jasmin goes to her grandmothers house in the kampung.
1

Jasmin awoke to the twittering and chattering of birds outside. Looking around, she
realized where she was and an overwhelming sadness engulfed her. This was a room in
her grandmothers house in the kampung, the house in which she had grown up. Her
grandmother had looked after her from the time she was a baby. When she was three
months old her mother left her with her grandmother and went to join her father who 5
was studying overseas. Jasmins parents wanted her to come and live with them but she
was not keen to do so as she was still very much attached to her grandmother. Her
parents allowed her to stay on in the kampung. They did not want to upset her as she was
happy in the kampung school and she was doing well there.

When Jasmin was in year six of primary school, her younger sister was born.
10 Her
parents thought that it was important for the two sisters to be together and so Jasmin went
to live with them after she completed her primary school. She adjusted easily to her new
secondary school and she was pleased to have a baby sister to look after and play with.
She wished that her grandmother would join her family, but the old lady preferred to stay
by herself in her own house. Jasmin visited her grandmother during the school
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holidays.

Jasmin sat up slowly and glanced at her sister beside her who was still asleep. Quietly
she rolled up the mengkuang mat on which she had lain and put it away
behind the clothes rack. She took her towel from the rack and moved towards the
door. The wooden floorboards creaked slightly as she stepped into the living room. It 20
was bare except for a cardboard box in one corner. There was something in that box
that once belonged to her grandmother and which was now hers. It was a tepak sireh.
Jasmins parents had asked her to choose something from the house as a memento.
Jasmins eyes blurred with tears. Her grandmother had passed away of a heart attack
four months ago.
25

Jasmin opened the kitchen door that led into the compound. She was going to the
bathroom. There was a well in the bathroom. Before the availability of piped water,
the well served all their domestic purposes. Wanting to feel the cool well water on her
face again, she lowered the pail into the well and expertly pulled up the
attached rope. There it was a pail full of refreshing ground water for her. She
30
remembered that it had been her duty to draw water from the well every evening to
water the potted plants that her grandmother had arranged neatly in front of the house.

Emerging from the bathroom, Jasmin strolled around the old house for the last
time, and with a heavy heart. It was a traditional Malay house, built on posts above
the ground. The raised floor kept dampness away and the spaces between the floor
planks provided good ventilation. Jasmin used to play with her childhood friends in
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house without having to stoop. They whiled away the hours playing congkak or batu
limbang.

40

Jasmin walked past the verandah with its large windows. She rounded the corner
and noticed the front bedroom windows were open. Apparently, her parents were
awake. She went back into the kitchen. Her mother was preparing breakfast. They
were returning home later in the morning after handing over the house to its new
owner. Jasmins father who inherited the house decided to sell it.

45

After breakfast, they loaded some things into the car and waited for Encik
Adam, the new owner, to arrive. Jasmins sister was impatient to get back to their
own home whilst Jasmin longed to linger at that old house for a few more hours.
Encik Adam arrived punctually at the appointed time. Jasmins father gave him the
house key. They chatted for a while and then Jasmin and her family got into the car
for the journey back to home. As they drove away, Jasmin looked back at the old
house and bade a silent farewell to her childhood.

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50

From paragraph 1,
(a) which word means to be plunged into something?
.................................................................................................................... [1mark]
(b) why was Jasmin left in the care of her grandmother?
.................................................................................................................. [1mark]
(c)

Jasmins parents decided to allow her to stay on with her

grandmother. Give two reasons for their decision.
i. .............................................................................................................. [1mark]
ii. ............................................................................................................. [1mark]

27

From paragraph 2, what event prompted Jasmins return to her parents?

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

28

From paragraph 4, what purpose did the well serve after the installation of piped water?
........................................................................................................................ [1mark]

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(a) ................................................................................................................... [1mark]
(b) .................................................................................................................... [1mark]

30

In your opinion, why do you think Jasmine wanted to linger at the old house for a few
more hours?
....................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................... [2 marks]

31

Jasmin recalled her childhood days at her grandmothers house...

Write a summary on :

what she did that morning

what she remembered about the house

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 form (not note form)
use materials from line 17 to line 43
must not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below
Begin your summary as follows:
Jasmin slowly sat up and glanced at her sleeping sister
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Section D
[20 marks]
[Time suggested: 35 minutes]
32 (i) 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)

Who are in the photograph?

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

(b)

Describe the grandmothers skirt and shoes?

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

(c)

In stanza 1, which words mean...open embroidery on white linen?

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

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Give a reason to support your answer.
Answer : .......... [1 mark]
Reason : .......... [1 mark]
[5 marks]

(ii)

Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.

The Charge of The Light Brigade

Half a League, half a league,
Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
Forward, the Light Brigade!
Charge for the guns! he
said.
Into the Valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
Forward, the light Brigade!
Was
there
a
man
dismayed?
Not though the soldier
knew
Some one had blundered.
Theirs not to make
reply,
Theirs not to reason
why,
Theirs but to do and
die.

Into the Valley of Death

Rode the six hundred.

Cannon to right of them,

Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volleyed and thundered;
Stormed at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of Hell
Rode the six hundred.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

a) How many British soldiers rode into the battle?

........ [1 mark]
b) In stanza 1, what was the light brigade ordered to do?
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c) In stanza 2, what does the line Someone had blundered suggests?

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

d) Did the British soldiers feel discouraged? Why?

........
..................................................................................................................[2 marks]
[5 marks]

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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.
EXAMPLE :

10

11

12

13

14

15

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PENTAKSIRAN DIAGNOSTIK AKADEMIK SBP 2015

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MARK SCHEME FOR Question 1

This question is assessed as follows:
1. ALLOCATION OF MARKS:
FORMAT
3 marks
CONTENT
12 marks
LANGUAGE
20 marks
Total

35 marks

2. FORMAT AND CONTENT MARKS 15 marks

FORMAT
F1 = Senders address
F2 = Recipients address
F3 = Date
F4 = Salutation
F5 = Title
F6 = Closing + name

MARK
ONE / TWO correct format = 1 mark
THREE / FOUR correct formats = 2 marks
FIVE / SIX correct formats = 3 marks

Sub-total

(All keywords must be mentioned or paraphrased before any content point can be awarded.
If any idea is incomplete, the content point cannot be awarded)
C1

Rimba Maya Camp Site

C2

accompanied by teachers

C3

activities; pitch tents

C4

cook meals

C5

camp fire

C6

jungle-trekking

C7

nature study

C8

survival skills

C9

leadership and teamwork

C10

keep camp site clean

C11

suggestion 1

C12

suggestion 2

Sub-total

12
Grand Total

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3. LANGUAGE - 20 Marks
1. Marks are awarded for:
i.
Accurate English
ii
Style and Tone [appropriate to task]
2. Read the script and indicate all errors of language by underlining the word,
phrase or punctuation where the mistake appears.
3. Please tick for good appropriate vocabulary, structure and tone.
4. Award marks by referring to the criteria for marking language.
CRITERIA FOR MARKING LANGUAGE
Section A: Directed Writing

MARK
RANGE
A
19 - 20

B
16 - 18

C
13 - 15

DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA
The language is entirely accurate apart from the very occasional first draft slips.
Sentence structure is varied and shows that the candidate is able to use various
types of sentences to achieve a particular effect.
Vocabulary shows some sophistication and is used with precision.
Punctuation is accurate and helpful to the reader.
Spelling is accurate across the full range of vocabulary used.
Paragraphs have unity and are well linked.
The topic is addressed with consistent relevance
The tone is appropriate for a formal letter.
The language is almost always accurate; occasional errors are either minor or first
draft slips.
Sentences show some variation of length and type, including some complex
sentences.
Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended shades of meaning with some
precision.
Punctuation is almost always accurate and generally helpful to the reader.
Spelling is nearly always accurate.
Paragraphs show some evidence of planning, having unity and are linked
appropriately linked.
The tone is appropriate for a formal letter.
The language is largely accurate to communicate meaning clearly to the reader.
Simple structures are used without error; mistakes may occur when more
sophisticated structures are attempted.
Sentences show some variety of length and structure although there is a tendency to
repeat some sentence types, giving it a monotonous effect.
Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended meaning but may lack precision.
Punctuation of simple structures is accurate on the whole but errors may occur in
more complex uses.
Spelling is accurate across the full range of vocabulary used.
Paragraphs are well-planned, have unity and are linked.
The topic is addressed with consistent relevance
The tone is appropriate for a formal letter.

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DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA

RANGE
The language is sufficiently accurate
D
There will be patches of clarity especially when simple structures are used
10 - 12 (throughout the piece of writing).
Mistakes will occur when complex sentence structures are used.
There may be some variety of sentence length and type but this may not enhance
the meaning or arouse interest.
Vocabulary is adequate but may lack precision.
Punctuation is generally correct but it does not enhance or clarify meaning.
Sentence separation errors may occur.
Simple words are spelt accurately; errors may occur with unfamiliar words.
Paragraphs may show some unity in topic.
Lapses in slang or informal language may occur consistently.

E
7-9

U(i)
46

U(ii)
23

U(iii)
01

Meaning never in doubt, but single word errors are sufficiently frequent and
serious to hamper speed of reading.
Some simple structures will be accurate but accuracy is not sustained for long.
Vocabulary is limited too simple to convey meaning or imperfectly understood.
Simple words will usually be spelt accurately but mistakes occur with more difficult
words.
Paragraphs lack unity and links are incorrectly used.
Errors occur in sentence separation and punctuation.

Meaning is fairly clear

Correction of single word errors may produce a fairly accurate English.
High incidence of errors impedes reading.
Few simple sentence structures are used accurately.
Vocabulary is limited may not extend beyond a simple range of words;
inadequate to express intended shades of meaning.
Punctuation is sometimes correct but sentence separation errors may occur.
Paragraphs show lack of planning.
Frequent spelling errors occur.
May not show understanding of the detailed requirements of the task.
Sense will usually decipherable, but some of the errors will be multiple, requiring
the reader to re-read and re-organise before the meaning becomes clear.
Whole sections of the letter may make little or no sense.
Unlikely to have more than one or two accurate sentences.
Content is comprehensible but tone and style is hidden by the high density of errors.

Almost entirely impossible to recognize as pieces of English.

Whole sections of letter may make no sense at all or is copied from the task.
Award 1 mark if some sense is obtained.
The mark 0 should only be awarded if the letter makes no sense at all.
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MARKING SCHEME FOR Section B

Marks are awarded as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Assessment is based on impression.

Read and re-read the response, at the same time underline gross and minor errors.
Put insertion marks (^) where errors occur.
Mark for good vocabulary or expressions by putting a merit tick () above such
merits.
5. Fit the candidates response against the most appropriate band having most of the
criteria as found in the band. Refer to the upper or lower bands to the band already
chosen to BEST FIT the students response to the most appropriate band.
6. Justify the band and marks given, commenting on the strengths and weaknesses of the
candidates response, using the criteria found in the band.
CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CONTINUOUS
WRITING
Section B : Continuous Writing
MARK
RANGE
A
44 - 50

B
38 - 43

DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA
The language is entirely accurate apart from the very occasional first draft slips.
Sentence structure is varied and shows that the candidate is able to use various
types of sentences to achieve a particular effect.
Vocabulary shows some sophistication and is used with precision.
Punctuation is accurate and helpful to the reader.
Spelling is accurate across the full range of vocabulary used.
Paragraphs have unity and are well linked.
The topic is addressed with consistent relevance.
The interest of the reader is aroused and sustained throughout the writing.
The language is accurate; occasional errors are either minor or first draft slips.
Sentences show some variation and of length and type, including some complex
sentences.
Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended shades of meaning with some
precision.
Punctuation is almost always accurate and generally helpful to the reader.
Spelling is nearly always accurate.
Paragraphs show some evidence of planning, having unity and are appropriately
linked.
The piece of writing is relevant to the topic and the interest of the reader is
aroused and sustained through most of the writing.

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RANGE
C
32 - 37

D
26 - 31

20 - 25

DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA
The language is largely accurate.
Simple structures are used without error; mistakes may occur when more
sophisticated structures are attempted.
Sentences show some variety of length and structure although there is a
tendency to repeat some sentence types, giving it a monotonous effect.
Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended meaning but may lack precision.
Punctuation of simple structures is accurate on the whole but errors may occur in
more complex uses.
Spelling of simple words may be accurate but errors occur when more
sophisticated words are used.
Paragraphs may show some unity although some links may not be present or
inappropriate.
The writing is relevant but may lack originality and planning. Topic is addressed
with consistent relevance.
Some interest is aroused but not sustained.
The language is sufficiently accurate
There will be patches of clarity especially when simple vocabulary and
structures are used.
There may be some variety of sentence length and type but purpose is not seen
clearly.
Vocabulary is adequate to show intended meaning but is not developed to show
precision.
Punctuation is generally correct but it does not clarify meaning.
Simple words are spelt accurately, but more errors will occur.
Paragraphs used but show lack of planning or unity.
The topic is addressed with some relevance but it may be lacking in liveliness and
interest.
Meaning never in doubt, but errors are sufficiently frequent and serious to hamper
reading.

Some simple structures may be accurate but accuracy is not sustained for long.
Vocabulary is limited too simple to convey precise meaning or more ambitious
but imperfectly understood
Simple words will usually be spelt accurately but frequent mistakes make reading
the script difficult.
Paragraphs lack unity and are poorly organised.
Writing shows some relevance to the topic but only partial treatment is given.
High incidence of errors - distracts reader from merits of content of the piece of
writing.

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MARK
RANGE
U (i)
14 - 19

U(ii)
8 - 13

U(iii)
07

DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA

Meaning is fairly clear

High incidence of errors impede reading.
Many serious errors of various kinds throughout the script (single word)
Very few accurate sentences sentences are simple and often repetitive.
Frequent errors cause blurring.
Punctuation is sometimes correct but sentence separation errors may occur.
Paragraphs lack unity / may not have paragraphs at all.

Sense will usually decipherable, but some of the errors will be multiple,
requiring the reader to read and re-read before the meaning becomes clear.
Only a few accurate simple sentences.
Content of writing is comprehensible but meaning is blur due to high incidence of
errors.
Scripts may be also far short of the required number of words.

Almost entirely impossible to read.

Whole sections make little or no sense at all.
Award marks if some sense is obtained.
The mark 0 should only be awarded if the letter makes no sense at all.

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MARK SCHEME: PAPER 2 1119/2

SECTION A
1

10

11

12

13

14

15

SECTION B : INFORMATION TRANSFER

16

Vascos, Hilton K L

17

ghazal group

18

Simmered Catfish in fermented durian coconut gravy

19

blue coloured rice served with its traditional condiments

20

Malay desserts / Malay kuih and delicacies / Malay kuih /

interchangeable

Malay delicacies

21

Daily / 6 a.m. to midnight

22

RM68.00 (nett)

23

RM49.00 (nett)

24

the first and last three days of the fasting month

25

discount vouchers and Hari Raya mystery gifts

interchangeable

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SECTION C : READING COMPREHENSION

QUESTION

ANSWER

(a)

engulfed

(b)

parents went overseas/her mother joined her father

who was studying overseas

LINES
LIFTED

Line 2

1 mark

Line 6

1 mark

26
i

(c)

ii.

27

28

her (younger) sister was born/

1 mark
Lines 7-9

1 mark

Line 10

1 mark

water the potted plants

Lines 32

1 mark

(a)

the raised floor kept dampness away

Line 36

(b)

the spaces between the planks provided good

ventilation

Lines 36 37

the birth of her sister

29

30

they did not want to upset her/

she was happy in her kampung school/
she was doing well in school

MARK

Accept any other possible answer, e.g :

She missed the home she grew up in
She was nostalgic about her childhood
She wanted to hold on to her memories

1 mark
1 mark

0/2
marks

DO NOT accept if students answer:

She missed her grandmother

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SECTION C : SUMMARY
Content

: 10 marks

Language

TOTAL

: 15 marks

Note

5 marks

: Award 1 mark for each content point to a maximum of 10 marks

Content Points

Lifting of lines

C1

rolled up the (mengkuang) mat

Line 18

C2

put it away behind the clothes rack

Lines 18 - 19

C3

took towel from the rack and moved towards the door

Line 19

C4

stepped into the living room

Line 20

C5

opened the kitchen door into the compound

Line 26

lowered the pail into the well (expertly pulled up the

Line 29

C6

attached robe)

C7

strolled around the old house

Line 34

C8

traditional Malay house

Line 35

C9

built on post above the ground

Line 35-36

C10 raised floor kept dampness away

C11

spaces between floor planks provided (good)

Line 36
Line 36-37

ventilation

C12 played with childhood friends beneath the house

Line 37-38

C13 walked past the verandah with its large windows

Line 41

C14 rounded the corner

Line 41

C15 went back into the kitchen

Line 43

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STYLE AND PRESENTATION DESCRIPTOR FOR LANGUAGE

Marks for Style and Presentation are awarded based on the average sum total (to the nearest rounded
fraction/decimal) of Paraphrase and Use of English.
Annotate as follows :
Paraphrase
:5
Use of English : 4
9 2 = 4.5 = 5 marks

BAND DESCRIPTORS FOR SUMMARY

MARK

PARAPHRASE (RP)
There is a sustained attempt to
rephrase the text language.
Expression is secure.
Allow phrases from the text, which
are difficult to substitute.

There is a noticeable attempt to

rephrase the text.
The summary is free from stretches
of concentrated lifting.
Expression is generally sound.

Intelligent and selective lifting, i.e.

when groups of words are combined
with own words.
Limited attempt to rephrase the
text.
Expression may not always be
secure but the attempt to substitute
will gain credit.

MARK

Wholesale copying of text material,

i.e. in chunks not a complete script of
the original.
Attempts to substitute own language
will be limited to single word
expression.
Irrelevant sections of the text will
be more frequent at this and
subsequent levels.

More or less a complete transcript of

the text.
This means sentence after sentence
copied without a clear break.
Originality barely noticeable.
There will also be random
transcription of irrelevant sections of
the text.

0-1

USE OF ENGLISH (UE)

Apart from very occasional slips, the language is
accurate.
Any occasional errors are either first draft slips or
minor errors.
Sentence structure is varied and there is a marked
ability to use original complex syntax outside text
structures.
Punctuation is accurate and helpful to the reader.
Spelling is secure across the full range of vocabulary
used.
The language is almost always accurate.
Serious errors will be isolated as to be almost
unnoticeable.
Sentences will show some variation including
original syntax outside text structures.
Punctuation is accurate and generally helpful.
Spelling is nearly always secure.
The language is largely accurate.
Simple structures tend to dominate.
Serious errors are not frequent, although they are
noticeable.
Where sentences show some variety and complexity,
they will generally be lifted from the text.
Serious errors may occur when more sophisticated
structures are attempted.
Punctuation is largely accurate.
Spelling is mostly secure.
Errors may occur in the use of original or ambitious
vocabulary
Meaning not in doubt, but serious errors are becoming
more frequent.
Simple structures will be accurate, although this
accuracy is not sustained for long.
Simple punctuation will usually be correct, with
occasional errors of sentence separation.
Spelling is largely accurate, but mistakes will occur
in handling the more difficult words.
Irrelevant or distorted detail will destroy the
sequence in places.
Heavy frequency of serious errors, impeding the
reading in many places.
Fractured syntax is much more pronounced at this
level, and punctuation falters.
Errors of sentence separation are liable to be
frequent.

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SECTION D : LITERATURE COMPONENT

QUESTION 32
a)

concealed

1 mark

b)

sunset / the sun going down/ dusk

1 mark

c)

sad / miserable / upset / unhappy / frustrated / angry / troubled / disturbed

1 mark

DO NOT accept if students answer- guilty

d)

Example:
L : spending time with family
R : because I have been away from them for so long
Accept any other possible answer.

1 mark
1
mark

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QUESTION 33: NOVEL

Marks awarded are as follows:
CONTENT : 10 marks
LANGUAGE : 5 marks
TOTAL
15 marks
Please refer to the band descriptors below before deciding which band BEST FITS the mark
for CONTENT and LANGUAGE.
MARKING FOR CONTENT
MARKING FOR LANGUAGE
Score

10 - 9

8-7

6-5

4-3

2-1

Band Descriptors
an always relevant response to the
task
almost always provide textual
evidence (detailed and well
developed)
maintains a consistent and
convincing point of view
candidates can tie the quality of the
character with evidence mentioned
a relevant response to the task
usually provides textual evidence
maintains a consistent point of
view
doesnt convince (argument not as
developed as 9/10 but with some
development)
more towards narration
an intermittently relevant
response to the task
provides little textual evidence
point of view consistent in parts
a response of very little relevance
to the task
hardly any textual evidence
point of view difficult to establish
show barely any understanding of
the requirement(s) of the task
point of view not establish

Mark

Note: The mark 0 should only be awarded if

there is no understanding of the requirement(s) of the task
the response is in language other than English
there is no response
1 mark is awarded if candidate mentions something about the novel

Use of Language
accurate
very well-organised
easily understood

largely accurate
well-organised
easily understood

frequent errors but meaning

not in doubt
fairly organised
can be understood
some blurring in meaning
poorly organised
generally difficult to
understand
makes little or no sense at
all/hard to follow
lacks organisation
difficult to understand