SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN TAMAN DESA

RAWANG, SELANGOR
PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2015
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
NAME: ___________________________
2hours 15 minutes
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FORM FOUR

Instructions: This paper consists of four sections, Section A, Section B, Section C and
Section D. Answer all the questions. Write the answers for Section A in the space provided.
Section A [15 marks]
Read the comic strip below and answer the question that follows.
This sword was formerly

Why is it for

One day he wasnt so

owned by a famous

sale?

lucky.

French swordsman named

Lucky Pierre.

What probably happened to Lucky Pierre?

A
He sold off his sword.
B
He lost his sword in a fight.
C
He was probably killed in a fight.
D
He probably moved to another country.

Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.
Recording devices are not permitted in the
cineplex

The management has banned recording devices in the cineplex mainly because they
A
have their own recording devices
B
do not want the devices to disturb other patrons
C
do not want to encourage the sale of these devices
D
are afraid the devices will be used to make pirated copies

Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
Death caused by tsunami in Phuket (2004)

No. of
Deaths

The bar graph shows

A
the number of people on holiday in Phuket when the tsunami hit
B
the number of people who died in the tsunami incident in Phuket
C
the percentage of people who died in the tsunami incident in Phuket
D
the number of tourists who perished in the tsunami incident in Phuket

From the graph, we can conclude that

A
more Europeans died compared to Australians
B
more Malaysians died compared to the locals
C
more Asians died compared to Australians
D
more Thais died compared to Australians

Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.
Zara Spa & Hair Studio
JBs LATEST AND MOST EXCLUSIVE
Opening Promotion
Javanese Massage 1 hour RM75*
Balinese Massage + Body Scrub + Bath
2 hrs RM150*
Creambath (Hair Spa) 1 hour RM55*
*FREE LUNCH BUFFET
*Excluding 5% Government Tax

Which of the following is not true

Zara Spa
and Hair studio?
Tel:of07-262
6585
A
Zara Spa and Hair studio is newly opened.
299A
Jalandifferent
Kolam Air,
JB of massages.
B
Zara Spa and Hair studio
offers
types
C
You get a free buffet lunch with its massage and spa services.

Questions 9-15
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Was it my imagination or did I really see less cars on the notorious Federal Highway last Sunday night? Famed
for its crawling jams at all times, driving ___9___ this particular stretch of highway can be a nightmare at most
times, but I actually had a ___10___ drive back home after a family function. Well, its not that surprising there
____11____ fewer cars on the Federal Highway that night, and well probably see this great phenomenon
many more nights to ___12____. The simple reason being, many vehicle owners are ____13____ away from
driving unnecessarily as the amazing rise in fuel prices lately has hit most peoples __14___ really hard. I used
to enjoy driving great distances along country roads during the weekends. Now, I may have to resort to other
less ___15___ pastimes. Maybe its time I try reading or pottering around my garden for a change.
9

A in
C on

B at
D along

10 A smooth
C slow

B plain
D bad

11

B are
D were

A is
C was

12 A arrive
C see

13 A going
C shying

B taking
D making

14 A bags
C heads

B petrol
D pockets

15 A costly
C exciting

B boring

B come
D go
Section B [10 marks]

Questions 16-25
Read the information given below and complete the table that follows.

STARSCOPE
FRIDAY, APRIL 2013
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21)
You are very careful with your spending today.
However, your friends will make a great effort to
impress you. Today will also be a good day to
complete all your unfinished work

LEO ( July 24 Aug. 23)

A fantastic day where everything goes your way.
Enjoy the moment while it lasts. You will hear
news from an old friend and you will be
financially rewarded.

Lucky colour: Green

Lucky number : 4

Lucky colour : Brown

Lucky number : 9

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)

Today sees you being very restless. Nothing goes as
planned. Someone will really irritate you. Financially,
you are lucky and will see all your hard work pay off.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)

You will feel confused and stressed. There is
one big decision that you have to make soon.
Things are not as you expect them to be.
Nevertheless, friends will be very supportive
and understanding. You need time to think.

Lucky colour: Purple

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Lucky number : 2

Lucky colour: Pink

Lucky number : 7

CANCER (June 22 - July 23)

A very busy day for you. You need to spend time to relax and unwind. It is a good day to be with friends
and family. Spend time to do your favourite activities such as shopping or dining.
Lucky colour: Green
Lucky number : 6
No. Zodiac
Sign
1
Taurus
2

Gemini

Leo

Virgo

Cancer

Date

Lucky Colour

Lucky Number

_________________(16)

Green

May 22 June 21

__________________(17)

July 24 Aug. 23

Brown

___________________(18)

Aug. 24 Sept. 23

Pink

___________________(19)

June 22 July 23

__________________(20)

Using the information given, write short answers in the space provided.
21. According to the Starscope, Taurians are very careful with
________________________________________________________
22. Those who are born under the Gemini zodiac will feel restless because
________________________________________________________
23. The Cancerians are advised to spend time with friends and family by
________________________________________________________.

24. Leos will have an excellent day. it is also predicted that

________________________________________________________.

25. The Virgoans are predicted to feel stressed and confused in making a big decision but
________________________________________________________

Questions 26-30
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
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When children are sick, most parents turn to doctors for help. They would probably head to the
nearest clinic in the neighbourhood. However, it is helpful if you have some understanding, both
of the health needs of children and of the services which are available to meet those needs.

Firstly, when choosing the doctor, you need a doctor who is easy to get to see. Illness during
childhood is often acute, so you need to make sure that your child does not have to wait a long
time for an appointment and can be seen urgently if necessary.

There are times when you need a doctor to make house calls if your child is too sick to be taken
to the clinic or hospital. The most important thing is you have to be comfortable with your childs
doctor. You need a doctor whom you feel you can talk freely to and discuss your childs health.

If you are uncomfortable with your childs doctor, you should consider a different doctor. You need
to remember that the health and well-being of your child may depend on your doctor, so choose
someone you like and have confidence with.

Parents often wonder when they should consult a doctor. Whenever you are worried about your
childs health, you should see a doctor. Even if the child does not seem ill, unexplained fever, or
persistent systems such as cough and vomiting, maybe reasons for seeking advice. Diarrhoea,
particularly if accompanied by vomiting, may be serious in babies and young children because
they become dehydrated and this demands medical attention.

Many doctors would rather meet their parents in their clinic where all facilities are ready at hand,
than make a home visit. However if your child is too sick to be taken to hospital, you need to ask
your doctor to see your child at home.
It is important for your child to see a doctor when they are ill or when parents are worried about
their health. This is the reason children need to have regular, routine health checks for
assessment of developmental progress, and for early detection of any disabilities. These routine
health checks help to provide an opportunity for the parent to discuss any health queries or
anxieties with the doctor. If a problem is found, it can be dealt with at an early stage. The family
doctor may arrange a child to attend an outpatient consultation or be admitted for treatment. This
way, the doctor could help the child to recover as early intervention is vital to help the child to
progress better and be healthier in life.
We cannot escape from the fact that parents need to seek medical help and care for their
children. Each child is different. Every child has his or her own different health problems. So
routine check-ups are crucial. In Malaysia, there are many clinics that provide health care for
children. The government has built clinics in almost every district and township. There are doctors
who even visit patients in most remote areas. So, there is no excuse for parents not to take better
care of their children.

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25

30

Answer all the questions. You are advised to answer them in the order set.
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(a)

In paragraph 1, what would parents do when their child is sick?

___________________________________________________________________________________
___________

(b)
___________________________________________________________________________________
_____ 2m
27

Which word in paragraph 2 means,

(a) Severe : ________________________________________________________________

(b) Immediately: ____________________________________________________________ 2m
2
8

List two important criteria when choosing your childs doctor.

(a
)

____________________________________________________________________________________
__________

(b
)

____________________________________________________________________________________
____ 2m

2
9

Give two reasons why parents should take their children for routine health checks.

(a
)

____________________________________________________________________________________
__________

(b
)

____________________________________________________________________________________
____ 2m

3
0

Are all parents aware about the importance of childs care? Give two reasons for your answer.

____________________________________________________________________________________
__________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____ 2m
(a
)

_________________________________________________________________________________________
_
____________________________________________________________________________________ 2m
(b
)
____________________________________________________________________________________ 1m

Question 31
Based on the passage , write a summary on:
why childrens health care is important
Credit will be given for the use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original
meaning.
Your summary must:
be in continuous writing (not in note form)
use materials from lines 1 32
not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below.
Begin your summary as follows:

Childrens health care is vital and parents need to take...

Section D [5 marks]
Question 32 Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.

a.

When did the people in the poem come home?

__________________________________________________________________________________________1m

b.

Describe the condition the people were in when they arrive home?

__________________________________________________________________________________________1m

c.

Based on stanza 2, what were destroyed in the flood?

__________________________________________________________________________________________1m

d.

In your own words,

(i)

why do you think they were desperately looking for their sons albino buffalo?

______________________________________________________________________________________1m
(ii
)

what does this tell you about these people?

_________________________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________________1m

Question 33
Based on the short story that you have learnt entitled Tanjung Rhu by Minfong Ho, describe one
character in the story that you find most interesting. Give a reason why you find it interesting.

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[15 marks]

KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

Summary

Based on the passage given, summarise the signs that show your teenager is taking drugs.

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 materials from lines 4 to 45
Not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below.
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Begin your summary as follows:

There are signs that will tell you if your teenager

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