SECTION A

[20 marks]
[Time suggested : 15 minutes]

The text below is about plants.

Question 1-10 are based on the text . The first and the last lines are correct .For the
remaining lines , there is one grammatical error in each line .
Underline the error and write the correct word in the space provided . An example has
been given .The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence . There are
no spelling errors in this text.

A solar system is the name we give to a sun and all the things that go
around it. Our solar system includes the nine planets and more then sixty e.g than
moons. Many smaller object that orbit the sun such as comets and asteroids 1._________
are also part of the solar system. The nine planets off our solar system are 2._________
different in size. They were also at different distances from the sun.

3._________

Mercury is the close planet to the sun followed by Venus, Earth, Mars, 4._________
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. They all orbit at difference speeds. 5. ________
It take one year for Earth to go around the sun each time. Asteroids are lumps 6. ________
of rocks founded in space. Millions of asteroids orbit the sun between planet 7. ________
Mars with Jupiter. Comets are balls of snow and dust that

follow 8. ________

a oval-shaped orbit rather than a circular orbit around the sun. When a comet 9. ________
is close to the sun, the snow turns into gas and make a long tail as it moves 10. _______
across space. The solar system is not only awesome but spectacular.

(Adapted from Looking At Space by David Glover)

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SECTION B
[20 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]
Questions 11-19 are based on the poster below.

GAMES CARNIVAL
(Off-season activities)
Organised by: Muda District Education Department
Date: 10 14 October 2014
Time: 8.00 a.m. 6.00 p.m
Venue: Muda Sports Complex, Sungai Petani, Kedah
Sponsored by: Wira Sports
Officiated by: Kedah State Education Officer
OPEN TO ALL SCHOOLS IN KEDAH
Games Organised:
Games

Under 12

Under 14

Under 16

Football

Boys

Boys & Girls

Boys & Girls

Hockey

Boys & Girls

Boys & Girls

Boys & Girls

Netball

Girls

Girls

All participants will receive a certificate each

All winners will receive additional gifts :

Prizes:
1st : Trophy & cash RM500.00
2nd : Trophy & cash RM300.00
3rd : Cash RM200.00

T-shirt

Key chain

Book voucher

Objectives :

Enhance healthy relationship among students

Develop interest among students in sports

Educate students on the importance of sports

Registration forms can be obtained at:

Muda District Education Department

www.mudaEd.com.my

Registration can be done online

Deadline : 7 October 2014
Schools interested can call
Mr.Didi at 04-4567890
for further details
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Questions 11-15
Based on the poster, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

11

The Games Carnival will be held throughout the year.

_________

[1 mark]

12

All schools in Kedah are allowed to participate in this carnival.

_________

[1 mark]

13

Every winner in this carnival will receive a trophy.

_________

[1 mark]

14

Certificates will be given to those who take part in the games.

_________

[1 mark]

15

Boys can participate in all the games organised.

_________

[1 mark]

Questions 16-20
Read the poster carefully and answer all the questions below

16.

Name the game in the carnival that is open to both boys and girls for all categories.
_________________________________________________________________

17.

State a gift for the winners other than the trophy and cash.
_________________________________________________________________

18.

[1 mark]

What can the competitors learn from participating in the carnival?

_________________________________________________________________

19.

[1 mark]

[1 mark]

Replace the meanings in the table with the correct word/phrase from the poster.
Meaning

Word/phrase

a) good ties

[1 mark]

b) the last day

[1 mark]

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Question 20

Your friend is not interested in any sports. In about 50 words, encourage your friend to
take part in a game.
In your message:

name the game that is suitable for him

tell him the benefits of taking part in sports

You may use the details in the poster as a guide in your writing.

Dear ____________ ,

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

From,
_______________

(10 marks)

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SECTION C
[15 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]
Questions 21 - 27 are based on a newspaper report.

A bear pounced on a 60-year-old woman and dragged her into a jungle not far from
where she was tapping rubber in Kampung Pasir Hitam in Jengka, Pahang.
Aminah Yahaya's painful screams caught the attention of her husband, who threw a
sickle at the beast and hit it with a tree branch to force it to release her, Metro Daily reported.
Recalling the horrifying incident from her hospital bed in Pekan, Aminah said she and her
husband Manan Othman,63, had gone on their usual routine to tap rubber in their estate on
Thursday morning.
At about 8.30 in the morning, a huge black bear, almost six feet in height, suddenly
came from behind. It attacked and dragged her for several metres into the thick jungle. At
first, she was too stunned to react but after the initial shock, she decided to fight back.
"I struggled and screamed but it did not let go. It bit into my head and neck. I
screamed louder and said a little prayer."
The sight of blood from her wounds and the intense pain almost made her lose hope.
Fortunately for her, her husband was not far away. Manan said he shuddered at the thought
of what could have happened if he was not nearby to hear his wife's screams. As their
plantation was in a remote area, there was no one else to help them.
Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department had received a report on the
incident and would set up traps to prevent wild animals from encroaching into plantations.
The department also warned that encounters between humans and animals are bound to
increase, as hungry and threatened wild animals face a shrinking habitat.

Adapted from The Star

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Questions 21 24
Read the newspaper report carefully and answer the questions below.

21

Name the village where the incident happened.

___________________________________________________________

22

How did Manan force the bear to let go of his wife?

___________________________________________________________

23

[1mark]

What were Manan and Aminah doing in their plantation on Thursday morning?
___________________________________________________________

24

[1 mark]

[1 mark]

a) Did Aminah fight back in the beginning when the bear attacked her?
___________________________________________________________

[1 mark]

b) Aminah nearly gave up fighting the bear. Why?

___________________________________________________________
c)

[1 mark]

Why didn't others help Manan and his wife?

___________________________________________________________

[1 mark]

d) According to the newspaper report, what do the authorities plan to do to

stop encounters between humans and animals?
___________________________________________________________

25

[1 mark]

Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases from the newspaper report.
Meaning

Word/Phrase

a) frightening
b) great
[3 marks]

c) surrender
26

27

State 2 possible reasons why the bear attacked Aminah.

i.

_________________________________________________

ii.

_________________________________________________

[2 marks]

List 3 precautions people can take when they work near the jungle.
i.

_________________________________________________

[1 mark]

ii.

_________________________________________________

[1 mark]

iii.

_________________________________________________

[1 mark]

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SECTION D
[45 marks]
[Time suggested : 55 minutes]
Question 28
Part 1 Shorter writing task
You should spend 20 minutes on this question.

Dear Siti,
How are you? I have been very busy with lots of activities in school lately. I used to
have ample time to do things, but now I feel my day is so packed. I dont have enough
time to study. What should I do? Can you advise me on how to study effectively?
Love,
Shila
Your friend has asked for your advice on How To Study Effectively. In about 100 words,
write a message to him/her telling him/her ways to study effectively. Use the notes below to
help you.
Motivate your friend
Suggest ways to manage time well
Give ways to study effectively

Dear .,

.
.

From,
..
Question 28:
[15 marks]

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Part II Longer writing task

You should spend 35 minutes on this question.
You celebrated Teachers Day in your school recently. Write a recount of what you saw and
did on that day.

http://www.hdpaperwall.com/teachers-day/
In your recount:

give the date and venue

state the activities carried out

express your feelings on that day

Make sure your recount is between 150 to 200 words

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[30 marks]

END OF QUESTION PAPER

MARK SCHEME
SECTION A : Error Identification [20 marks]
Identification of errors (A)
10 marks

No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Correction of errors (B)

10 marks

Identification of errors (A)

object
off
were
close
difference
take
founded
with
a
make

Total
20

Correction of errors (B)

objects
of
are
closest
different
takes
found
and
an
makes

If identification is CORRECT, answer is CORRECT (1, 1)

If identification is CORRECT, answer is WRONG (1, 0)
If identification is WRONG, answer is CORRECT (0, 0)
If identification is WRONG, answer is WRONG (0, 0)
If more than 2 words are underlined/identified,answer is correct(0,0)
SECTION B: Non-linear text [20 marks]
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

False
True
False
True
False
Hockey
t-shirt/ key chain/ book vouchers
(accept any ONE answer)

18

i.
It enhances healthy relationship among students
ii.
It develops interest among students in sports
iii.
It educates students on the importance of sports
(accept any ONE answer)
i.
healthy relationship

19

20

ii.
deadline
Candidates MUST fulfil the task by:
i)
naming the suitable game
ii)
giving the benefits

MARKING CRITERIA FOR QUESTION 20

Marks
A
(9-10)

B
(7-8)

C
(5-6)

D
(3-4)

E
(1-2)

Response
Task is successfully fulfilled.
Language is accurate with few first draft slips.
Sentence structures are varied.
Task is mostly fulfilled.
Language is mostly accurate.
Sentence structures are mostly varied.
Task is sufficiently fulfilled.
Language is sufficiently accurate.
Sentence structures are sufficiently varied.
Task is partially fulfilled.
Language is partially accurate.
Sentence structures lack variety and are
repetitive.
Task is hardly fulfilled.
Language is inaccurate.
Distorted sentence structures.

Award 0 mark when there is

- no response or response written in language other than English; or
- mindless lifting of irrelevant chunks form other sources including rubric

SECTION C: Linear Text [15 marks]

21
22
23
24

25

26

27

Kampung Pasir Puteh

He threw a sickle on the beast and hit it with a tree branch
They were tapping rubber
a. No/No, she didn't/No, she was too stunned to react.
b. The sight of blood from her wounds and the intense pain made her give up
c. Because they were in a remote area.
d. They plan to set up traps to prevent the wild animals from encroaching into
plantations.
a. Horrifying
b. Intense
c. lose hope
i.
It was hungry
ii.
It felt threatened/It was scared

Accept any other logical answers

i.
Never go into the jungle alone
ii.
Always be alert/careful/ always be aware of your surroundings
iii.
Always carry something to protect yourself

Accept any other logical answers

MARKING CRITERIA
Section D : Writing task [45 marks]
Question 28: Shorter writing task (15 marks)
BAND

A
EXCELLENT

B
GOOD

C
SATISFACTORY

D
WEAK
Task is
partially
fulfilled.
Ideas are less
developed,
lack
organisation
and relevance.

DESCRIPTOR

Task is fulfilled.

Task is
fulfilled

Task is adequately
fulfilled.

Ideas are welldeveloped and wellorganised with

consistent relevance.

Ideas are
developed and
organised
with
relevance.

Language is accurate
with few first draft
slips.

Language is
largely
accurate with
minor errors.

Ideas are
sufficiently
developed and
adequately
organised with
some relevance.
Language is
sufficiently
accurate with some
minor and major
errors.

Sentence structures are

varied and used
effectively.

Sentence
structures are
mostly varied.

Sentence structures
are sufficiently
varied.

Vocabulary used is
wide and precise.

Vocabulary
used is wide
enough and
mostly
precise.
Style and tone
used is largely
appropriate.

Vocabulary used is
sufficient but lacks
precision.

Style and tone used is

appropriate.

Style and tone used

is sufficiently
appropriate.

E
VERY
WEAK
Task is hardly
fulfilled.
Ideas are not
developed, not
organised and
irrelevant.

Language is
partially
accurate with
a higher
degree of
major errors.
Sentence
structures
lack variety
and are
repetitive.
Vocabulary
used is
limited.

Language is
inaccurate with
major errors
that distort
meaning.

Style and tone

used is
partially
appropriate.

Style and tone

is
inappropriately
used.

Sentence
structures are
distorted.

Vocabulary
used is
inappropriate.

Note:
Award 0 mark when there is
- no response or response written in language other than English; or
- mindless lifting of irrelevant chunks form other sources including rubric
When awarding marks, apply the best fit principle. No script will fit neatly into any one of the
bands. To determine the appropriate mark, identify the band the response belongs to and refer to
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the criteria in band. Examiners should assess the script holistically and always refer to the
coordinated scripts for consistency
Question 29: Longer writing task [30 marks]
BAND

A
EXCELLENT

B
GOOD

C
SATISFACTORY

D
WEAK

Task is
largely
fulfilled.
Ideas are
largely
developed and
organised
main ideas
and
supporting
details.
Language is
largely
accurate with
minor errors

Task is sufficiently
fulfilled.

Task is
partially
fulfilled.
Ideas are
partially
developed and
lack
organisation.

Sentence structures are

varied and used
effectively.

Sentence
structures are
mostly varied.

Sentence structures
are sufficiently
varied.

Vocabulary used is
wide and precise.

Vocabulary
used is wide
enough and
mostly
precise.
Interest of
reader is
largely
aroused.

Vocabulary used is
sufficient but lacks
precision.

Task is fulfilled.

Ideas are welldeveloped and wellorganised with

supporting details.

DESCRIPTOR

Language is accurate
with
first draft slips.

Interest of reader is
aroused
and sustained.

Ideas are
sufficiently
developed but lack
organization and
supporting details.

Language is
sufficiently
accurate with some
minor and major
errors.

Interest of reader is
sufficiently
aroused.

E
VERY
WEAK
Task is hardly
fulfilled.
Ideas are not
developed and
not
organised.

Language is
partially
accurate with
a higher
degree of
major errors.
Sentence
structures
lack variety
and are
repetitive.
Vocabulary
used is
limited.

Language is
inaccurate with
major errors
that distort
meaning.

Interest of
reader
is partially
aroused.

Interest of
reader is hardly
aroused.

Sentence
structures are
distorted

Vocabulary
used is
inappropriate.

Note:
Award 0 mark when there is
- no response or response written in language other than English; or
- mindless lifting of irrelevant chunks form other sources including rubric
When awarding marks, apply the best fit principle. No script will fit neatly into any one of the
bands. To determine the appropriate mark, identify the band the response belongs to and refer to

the criteria in the band. Examiners should assess the script holistically and always refer to
the coordinated scripts for consistency.