Section A

[15 marks]

[Time suggested: 25 minutes]

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

Major Hit

Kuala Lumpur : The Malaysian Tourism Board recently organised the “KL Travel Fair 2019” which
took place in the Mega Mall Exhibition Centre. About 130 travel agencies showcased their products
to the record number of about thirty thousand visitors during the 3-day event.
Among the agencies that took part was Supreme World Travel, a local company offering trekking
holidays to famous places such as Machu Picchu or the Everest Base Camp Trek, as
well as some nearer to home in Sabah.
“You don’t need to be very sporty, just fairly fit. You’ll have a great time enjoying
nature with a group of new friends. Some of the holidays include camping, but we’ll
transport the tents for you,” said Malek Abd Halim the Marketing Manager of the
agency.

1. What would be the best service offered by Supreme World Travel?

A. All holiday packages are focussed locally
B. Trainers are provided to help you keep fit
C. The camping gear will be delivered to customers
D. All holiday packages cater for camping activities

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2. From the bar graph, we can conclude that

A. shopping is a more preferred activity than online games
B. listening to music is the most popular online activity
C. students spend most of their time on social media
D. most students enjoy studying online
 Do you know there are many interesting creatures living in the sea? One of
them is the seahorse. It is actually a fish, though it does not look like one. Do
you know it is the only animal species in the world which the male become
pregnant and bears its young? It has neither teeth nor stomach, so food passes
through its digestive system almost immediately as food is consumed. Therefore
it must eat continuously to survive. It also needs water and air for its survival.

3. What is true about the seahorse?

A. The male gives birth
B. It has very little stomach
C. It uses its teeth like other fish
D. Food is kept in its digestive system after consumed

The Rainbow Education Fund scholarship is offered under the collaboration between Rainbow Media
Group with some of the best educational institutions in Malaysia to provide higher education opportunities to
deserving young Malaysians.

ELIGIBILITY
Malaysian citizens not more than 25 years of age.
Excel in extra-curricular activities or active in sports.

Not bonded to any financial aid or awards from other institutions or organisations.
Possess reasonably good result in SPM for Foundation or Diploma courses.
Possess reasonably good results in STPM for Degree courses.

4. From the text above we know that

A. any candidate who is free from any scholarship is eligible to apply

B. form five school leavers are eligible to apply for degree courses
C. academic excellence is the sole requirement for the application
D. the sponsor works with institutions all over the world
KUALA LUMPUR: After three successful seasons, this year's FIA Formula 4 Southeast Asia
(F4 SEA) Championship will return with a world record-breaking season which will be
flagged off at the Sepang International Circuit on Friday.

The 10-round F4 SEA Championship this year will feature a massive 40 races, more than
any other F4 Championship taking place around the globe including in the United
Kingdom and Germany. The eagerly awaited season will feature rounds in
Malaysia,Thailand, India and the Philippines.

"It is the first time since the championship started in 2016 that we have introduced 10
rounds. This schedule will be competitive and challenging but this is exactly what these
young drivers require to develop into top racers," said Formula 4 SEA promoter Peter
Thompson on Tuesday.

5. From the extract we know that the championship

A. is going to end in Sepang

B. will be held in all Asian countries
C. has more races than those in the Europe
D. is introduced in 2016 and has 10 rounds since then

WALDY TAE-KWAN DO CENTRE

Sign up now for our end-of-year school holiday programme!

Especially for beginners
Only 20 children per class.
RM 100 per person
Hurry!!
Week one : 25 November – 2 December
Week two : 9 December – 16 December
Email: info@waldytwd.centre.com.my

6. Waldy Tae-Kwan Do Centre is

A. charging RM100 per person every month

B. informing that their classes are for all levels
C. announcing that this programme is held all year round
D. reminding people to book the programme early to get a place
 Dear Residents,

Can you spare some time to help a home for the needy? The Nur Kasih
Home is planning to hold a charity event to sell the handicrafts made by
the home’s residents. This is to raise funds to add on to the existing
premises that will house two workshops, an office and a store, which
will enable the residents to sell their products on a daily basis in the
future. Please donate generously to this noble cause.

Pn. Asiah Johan

7. The main target for the fundraiser is to

A. encourage creativity among the residents
B. to get money to extend the main building
C. aid the residents to build a home for the needy
D. clear the space needed to showcase the handicrafts

This true-life rags-to-riches story will inspire the readers to press on especially
when everything seems hopeless. This heart-warming story is about a poor
man who struggled in his way out of poverty to become the owner of a
successful retail chain through sheer determination and perseverance.

As a school drop-out he had to do various jobs in order to survive. He led a

frugal life and tried to save as much money as he can. He was lucky when his
employer allowed him to stay at the back of his shop for 10 years. During the
time he diligently learnt the trick of the trades until finally had enough capital to
start his own business.

8. From on the extract we know that

A. he received financial help to start his own business
B. he succeed even without academic qualification
C. the man was unemployed for a very long time
D. it is a fictional story
Questions 9 to 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each blank.

Music and Me

When I was about six years old, my mother registered me for a guitar class. My first
lesson, however, did not go very well. As I 9 the guitar, the string snapped and it
hit my left cheek. Though it was not serious, I started to have the fear of the string
snapping and hitting my eye that could make me go blind. That ended my mother’s
hopes of 10 me becoming a guitarist.

Then, my father bought me a violin 11 I was eight years old. He also enrolled
me for a basic violin course. 12 getting the best violin teacher to teach me, I just
could not get over my fear of stringed instruments. It was no surprise that the practice
was short-lived.

It was not 13 I was eleven years old that I decided to try to take up
learning another musical instrument. This time I chose to play the piano. As a matter of
fact, it was the only type of musical instrument which I really enjoyed playing. My
parents were glad that I found a musical instrument that I was comfortable 14 .

So then I asked my parents to look for a good piano teacher. I enjoyed the lesson
15 . From then on, I spent hours practising to be better. There were times when I
would injure my fingers during practice sessions. It was hard but I never gave up.

9 A strum 13 A after
B strums B until
C strummed C when
D strumming D before

10 A see 14 A at
B saw B in
C sees C off
D seeing D With

11 A who 15 A tremendously
B when B gracefully
C which C carefully
D where D lightly

12 A Thus
B Despite
C Moreover
D Even though
 Section B
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 16 to 25

Read the following book reviews and answer the questions that follow.

The most popular holiday places in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

Take a short walk or jump on the extensive train network and you can see the delights of numerous
cultures. A shopping haven for shopaholics. Interesting sights such as the Petronas Towers, the
Perdana Lake Gardens, and the Menara KL Tower provide plenty of enjoyable experience to all.

Penang

The colonial city of Georgetown was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has plenty to offer
in the way of museums, a seaside fort, historic homes, and most importantly, a famous street-
food scene.

Malacca

Malaysia's Peranakan city of Malacca is a worthwhile stop for cultural, historical, and colonial
sites. UNESCO even declared Malacca a World Heritage Site in 2008. The relaxed vibe is pleasant
enough to keep people around for a few days. The close proximity to Kuala Lumpur makes getting
there by bus easy.

Taman Negara

Taman Negara literally means "national park" in Malay. Taman Negara is Malaysia's oldest
national park and is considered to be one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests. A long canopy
walkway gives visitors a chance to see life high in the trees that normally isn't visible from the
ground.

Selangor

Here you'll find a Formula One racetrack, the National Zoo, and enormous theme parks. Selangor is
busy and booming; shopping malls sprawl in many directions. When you're ready to be wooed by
nature, the abundance of fireflies along the river in Kuala Selangor is a dazzling spectacle worth
seeing!
Do’s and Don’ts During Our Holidays

 Do be aware of your surroundings.

 Don’t wear expensive jewelleries.
 Don’t carry a large number of cash.
 Do be aware of strangers approaching you suddenly.
 Don’t overload yourself with a lot of packages.
 Do carry your purse close to your body.
 Don’t leave your belongings unattended.
Questions 16 to 19

Using the information from the text, and answer the questions that follow.

Statement Place
16. UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
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17. You can enjoy yourselves at theme parks and shopping
complexes. …………………………….
18. You have the option to use public transportation or just
stroll around. …………………………….
19. A chance to see life high in the trees that normally isn't
visible from the ground. …………………………….

Questions 20 to 25

Your friend is coming to Malaysia for a holiday. He wanted some advice from you. Write an email to him sharing
your experience when going for holidays. Your answer should not be more than three words.

To: Charles
From: David

Dear Charles,

I am excited to know that you are finally coming to Malaysia! I will share some tips with you
regarding where to go and what to do. If you go to Kuala Lumpur, you can visit the (20)
__________________ to see beautiful flowers and experience nature. However, you need to
remember to be aware of your (21) when you are walking alone. Make sure
that your (22) is always near you. You can go to (23) to
experience fabulous hawker food. You could also visit the museums and historical houses. If you
are visiting Selangor, you’ll be mesmerised with the shopping complexes everywhere. Just
remember to not leave your (24) while you are busy shopping! One more
reminder, use your Debit Card, do not bring a lot of (25) .

I really hope that you’ll enjoy Malaysia! Do contact me when you are here.
 Section C

[25 marks]

[Time suggested : 50 minutes]

Questions 26 – 31 are based on the following passage.

1 Can a pair of scissors become a tool for empowerment? Can a haircut change the lives of the
underprivileged? Daniel believes so. Daniel and his team give free haircuts to the homeless. Above
the snipping of scissors and the dull buzz of a clipper, the banter and laughter between Daniel and
his customers for the day fill the air. As their hair falls, their smiles brighten. It’s these connections
with the homeless that are at the heart of Daniel’s social initiatives. 5

2 “A pair of scissors is just a tool. What matters is the conversation within the haircut. You have no
idea what that person has gone through, and a haircut is the first step to open up the door to that
relationship.” Coming from a family of artists, it is easy to see why Daniel gravitated towards a
creative career. But to his surprise, his ultimate success was what made him feel restless and empty
inside. He was looking for something more and he would find it with those who had less. 10

3 Daniel’s search for a meaningful use of his skills led him out on the streets of Kuala Lumpur where
he gave free haircuts to the homeless. He knocked on the doors of orphanages and old aged homes
offering his services. Through this simple act of offering a haircut to uplift others, he was able to
find his purpose again. “It’s just amazing when we really put aside money, and you just focus on
the people, something magical just happens during the conversation and that’s what makes me 15
excited about it.”

4 Daniel realised that his skills could also be used to empower youth from underprivileged
communities and began to offering training. He has worked with ex-convicts and ex-addicts, but it
is training of the youth from the Orang Asli community that is closest to his heart.

5 Daniel regularly travels to the village to give free haircuts to the community, and to train some of 20
the youths. When he arrives at the village, he is greeted with warmth, and is soon chatting and
laughing as he and his students cut and colour hair.

6 The village head, Tok Batin, says that jungle work is hard and doesn’t provide a stable income, so
Daniel’s work in the village brings benefits to the community. “I feel happy the youth here have
been studying under Daniel because now they know how to cut hair. With their earnings, they will 25
put the money in the bank to save, and then they will financially support their parents,” he says.

7 The indigenous peoples of Peninsular Malaysia are collectively known as Orang Asli. The 18
Orang Asli subgroups within the Negrito (Semang), Senoi and Aborigen-Malay groups represent
around 210,000 people or 0.7% of the population of Peninsular Malaysia. For thousands of years,
they lived off the jungle. But in modern times, development, logging and palm oil plantations have 30
taken over their lands, and a lack of education and opportunities has made it hard for them to
integrate. Poverty levels in this community remain high, according to a 2015 United Nations report.

8 At the end of the day as Daniel shares a cold drink with his team, there is a look of contentment on
his face. “I’m very excited every time I go to their village, it’s a learning process for me about the 35
whole culture, about the people, about the environment,” he says. “This is where I want to really
journey with them, empower them, and see what I can do with a pair of scissors, to transform their
lives.”
26. From paragraph 1, what do Daniel and his team contribute to the homeless?
_______________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

27. From paragraph 2, which word means “be attracted to a person or thing”?
_______________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

28. a) From paragraph 3, apart from the homeless, name two other places where Daniel offers free
haircuts?
i.[1 mark]

ii.[1 mark]

b) From paragraph 4, list two groups of people that Daniel trains in giving haircuts:

i.[1 mark]

ii.[1 mark]

29. a) From paragraph 5, what are the activities that made the indigenous people lose their land?

______________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

b) From paragraph 7, why is the village head happy that the youths are studying under Daniel?

_______________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

30. Based on the passage, state one moral value shown by Daniel and how it affects the community.

Moral Value_________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

Affect______________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

31. Based on the passage given, write a summary on

 how Daniel helps the underprivileged community
 problems faced by the Orang Asli community

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 form (not in note form)

 use material from line 11 to line 33
 not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below

Daniel used his skills to give free haircuts to the …

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 SECTION D

[20 marks]

[Time suggested : 35minutes ]

32. Read the poem The Living Photograph by Jackie Kay 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 the 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) In stanza 1, write down the phrase that shows the difference between the grandmother and the persona.

______________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(b) In Stanza 2, what happened to the persona’s grandmother?

_______________________________________________________________________[1mark]

(c) In Stanza 3, the persona remembers her grandmother very fondly. Which line shows this reminiscing?

_______________________________________________________________________[1mark]

(d) What would you do for your grandmother? Give your reason to support.

Action ________________________________________________________________________

Reason:_______________________________________________________________________

[2 marks]

[5 marks]

33. The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Captain Nobody – Dean Pitchford

Dear Mr. Kilmer – Anne Schraff

Sing To The Dawn - Mingfong Ho

Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.

Bravery shines when one’s courage is put to test

Using the details from the novel you have studied, choose a character and an event that shows bravery. Give your
opinion on how it helped to solve his/her problem. Support your answer with close reference to the text .

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 Chegue Thiba

Section A: Directed Writing

[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

Your classmates and you have decided to visit an old folks’ home. On behalf of your classmates write
a letter to the manager of Permata Old Folks Home to ask for permission to go to their place.

Use the following notes to write your letter.

Details

 Date and time of visit

 Number of students and teachers
 Club/Society
 Transportation

Objectives

 instil love
 eye-opener
 respect
 give donations

Activities

 gotong-royong
 story telling
 own idea
 own idea

When writing the letter, you must

 address the right person

 use the correct format
 use all the notes given
 give two benefits from the trip

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.
 Section B : Continuous Writing
[50 marks]
[Time suggested: 1 hour]

1. A holiday destination in Malaysia. In your essay, you should write about the holiday destination and what you
feel about it.

2. Online gaming brings more harm than good. In your essay write about what you think of online gaming and
how it affects you.

3. Write about your experience meeting your new classmate. Begin your story with:

“She looked so strange that I couldn’t take my eyes off her…”

4. Studying locally has more advantages than studying abroad. In your essay, make a stand and compare both
elements.

5. ‘Blood is thicker than water’. Write on how this is true to you.