SECTION A

[10 marks]

[Time suggested: 15 minutes]

Answer all questions in this paper

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.

Dear Aman,
How are you? I am fine but I have some sad news. Father
have been diagnosed with diabetes. He had not been feeling well e.g. has
this past year and was admitted twice. We get the news two weeks
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ago. There is no cure for diabetes but he has to be on medication (b) _______________
for the rest of his life. It is so sad to watch him give himself my (c) _______________
weekly insulin jabs. We now knows so much more about diabetes. (d) _______________
We have changed our diets to avoid too many sugar. (e) _______________
On the positive side, Father, Mother and Keith says I am (f) _______________
getting to be a good cook. With Father being in and out of (g) _______________
hospital, I decided to take charge of the kitchen in some weekends. (h) _______________
Last Sunday, they all raved around my chicken rendang, tom yam (i) ________________
soup and shepherd’s pie. When you are back from the hostel for (j) ________________
the weekend, I am going to cook you lunch one day! How things
have changed! You have been away for more than a year and I’ve
learnt to cook! This is so different from our childhood days when
we used to play in the fields. Bye for now. Take care!

Your brother,
Ali

(10 marks)
 SECTION B
[30 marks]
[Time suggested: 40 minutes]

Question 2
Read the following text. Then, answer question (a) – (j).
Question 3

Read the book reviews below. Then, answer questions (a) – (j).

A Lonely Girl The Cruel Village Head

by Lawrence. K by Q.T Lim

Juliet blogs her hidden feelings about A classic tale for children. Find out how the
friendships, boys, her crazy family and the peaceful villagers’ lives disrupted are when the
panic attacks that have begun to take over her cruel new village head arrives in the village.
life. She has no one to tell all her problems. See how the people succeed in making the
One day, she meets an old woman and her life village head resign and leave the village. The
changes. The plot is very interesting. plot is easy to follow and the language is
simple.
I Love Writing Two Boys Book 1
by Nafisah Sahat by Asnita Ali

Young Maria loves writing and her dream is Nazmi and Najwan are best friends. They
to become a famous writer. Unfortunately, really love their friendship and have the same
being poor, she has to help her parents with the dream. They want to be famous hikers.
farm work. She has no time to write. Children will enjoy reading their adventures as
Understanding this situation, her teacher is, they explore all the famous mountains. If
willing to teach her how to write better. A children enjoy this book, they may also like
gripping tale about a girl and her desire to Two Boys Book 2.
learn.

Questions (a) – (d) :

Based on the book reviews, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

a) ‘The cruel Village Head’ is based on a true story. ___________________(1 mark)

b) ‘Two Boys’ comes in three series. ___________________(1 mark)

c) Juliet has no one to share her problems. ___________________(1 mark)

d) Maria’s parents taught her how to write better. ___________________(1 mark)

Questions (e) – (h) :

Based on the book reviews, answer the questions below.

e) Name one of the themes that Juliet blogs.

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(1 mark)

f) What is Najwan’s dream?

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(1 mark)

g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the book reviews.

Meaning Word

(i) not seen or known ________________________________ (1 mark)

(ii) wanting something very much ________________________________ (1 mark)

h) Why do you think Maria wants to learn how to write better?

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(1 mark)

i) Why do you think the new village head was a threat to the village people?
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You wish to recommend a book to your friend. In about 50 words, write a note to your friend.

In your note :

 state the book you have chosen

 give reasons to support your choice
 add other relevant information to make your writing interesting
 SECTION C
[20 marks]
[Time suggested: 20 minutes]
Question 4
Read the dialogue below.
Read the dialogue carefully and answer questions (a) – (h).

a) Where was the class party held?

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(1 mark)
b) Why was Lutfi unable to attend the class party?

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(1 mark)

c) What did they order for the party?

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(1 mark)

d) Who had baked the chocolate cake?

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(1 mark)

e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the dialogue.

Meaning Word/Phrase

could not come

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a large meal, especially for a lot of people _________________________________

having a natural ability to do something well _________________________________

having great power of force _________________________________

(4 marks)

f) Why did Syafiq win the singing competition?

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(1 mark)
 g) List down the games they played at the party :

(i) _________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(ii) _________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(iii) _________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(iv) _________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

h) Give two reasons why class parties are held.

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(1 mark)
(ii) _____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) – (d).
a) What do you think the bulldozers would be doing there?

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(1 mark)

b) Where were the squirrels when the bulldozers came?

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c) According to the poem, why does the fox think that it is safe?

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(1 mark)

d) How does development affect the environment? Give two effects.

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marks)
 SECTION D
[40 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

Question 6

You should spend 30 minutes in this question.

Your cousin is feeling the stress of studies and examinations. Based on the notes below, write a
letter giving him/her tips on how to cope with the stress of studies and examinations.

When writing out your letter:

you may use the notes given

add any other relevant information
write in not less than 150 words

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(30 marks)

Question 7

Based on the novel We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea you studied, what is the most important
moral value you have learnt from the novel you have read? Give 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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(10 marks)

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