SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN ABI

01000 KANGAR, PERLIS

PEPERIKSAAN AWAL TAHUN 2016

PENTAKSIRAN TINGKATAN 2
BAHASA INGGERIS
UJIAN BERTULIS
DUA JAM
NAMA:

KELAS:

Instruction: Answer all questions in this paper.

SECTION A
(10 marks)
(Time suggested : 15 minutes)
The text below is about a camping trip.
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.

During the school holidays, the scouts of SMK Dato Megah organised a
camping trip to Taman Negara. The bus departs at 10 a.m. sharp from their e.g departed
school. Mr Lim Ah Chong, the scout master accompanied us. The scouts (a) ______
were excited as this was his first camping experience. On the way, the scouts (b) ______
played the guitar and sang songs. When they reaching Taman Negara, three (c) ______
guides were waited for them. The guides took them to their camping spot and (d) ______
the scouts set down their camps. The scouts then made preparations to cook (e) ______
lunch. It was fun cooking their own food even although it was not as (f) ______
delicious as their mothers cooking. After doing cleaning up, the scout went (g) ______
to explore the jungle with the guides. They had the opportunity to see much (h) ______
different kinds of insects. They collected some species and takes many (i) ______
photographs. That night after dinner, they sat above the portable lights. The (j) ______
guides told them about their adventures while the scouts listened attentively.
The next morning, they packed and left the campsite. Everyone agreed that it
had been one of the best camping experiences they had ever had.
(10 marks)

SECTION B
(30 marks)
(Time suggested : 40 minutes)

Question 2
Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) (j).
My older brothers name is Hisham. Hisham is a very good brother. He is kindhearted and very helpful. He always helps me out when I have a problem. One
time I was having trouble finishing a science project. He offered to help me and
stayed up late at night to help me finish up the project. I was very grateful to
him.
Hisham would like to become a football player and represent Malaysia.
He is a very good footballer. Hisham knows that being a footballer will only be
for a short time; therefore he also wants to study to become an architect.
Hisham is a prefect at school. He carries out his duties responsibly. All the
teachers like him. He is also the head librarian. He helped to make the library a
better place. Hisham wants the students in our school to come to the library and
read the books. So he made the library student-friendly.
Hisham too is active in extra-curricular activities. He is in the Science
Club and Football Club. He likes going to both clubs. He says he has learnt a
lot by attending these clubs. When Hisham has some free time he goes
swimming with me. He is quite a good swimmer. Hisham also likes to go for
karaoke sessions. He is not a good singer but he enjoys singing very much.

Questions (a) (j)

Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.

Career choices:
(a) ____________________

Hobbies:

(b) ____________________

(i) _________________
(j) _________________

Hisham

Characteristics:

Extra-curricular
activities:

(c) _________________

(g) _________________

(d) _________________

(h) _________________
Positions held in school:
(e) _________________
(f) _________________
(10 marks)

Question 3
Read the notice below. Then, answer questions (a) (j).
Heres a great opportunity for YOU to express your views!
Show us your Creativity and Win a Prize!
In conjunction with English Language Week, the Literary Club of SMK Dato Zahir
invites all students to participate in the Essay-Writing Competition.
You can present your ideas in a serious commentary or choose to adopt a tongue-incheek approach. We offer you a challenging topic Our Precious Earth
Rules and
Regulations

This competition is open to all students from Form 1 to Form 5

Essays should be original and be written in English.
The length of the essay should not be more than 500 words.
Students will be provided with writing pads sponsored by the Interact Club.
Other writing materials such as pens, pencils and erasers will not be provided.
The judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained.
The closing date is 20 September 2014.
All entries must be submitted with the entry form which can be obtained from
Jessica Lee of Form 3 Mawar.
Results will be published in The Voice Bulletin and winners will be notified via
SMS and email.
Attractive Prizes to Be Won!

1st Prize: RM300 plus a plaque

2nd Prize: RM250 plus a plaque
3rd Prize: RM150 plus a plaque

All classes are encouraged to participate.

The class with the most entries will receive a hamper worth RM250.

Questions (a) (d): Based on the notice, state whether the following statements are
TRUE or FALSE.
(a) The essay-writing competition is divided
into three categories.

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( 1 mark )

(b) Essays submitted should be students own work.

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( 1 mark )

(c) The Interact Club will provide writing pads.

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( 1 marks)

(d) All classes participating in the competition

will get a hamper.

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(1 mark)

Questions (e) (i): Read the notice carefully and answer all the questions below.
(e) State one material that the participants need not bring for the writing competition.
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(1 mark)
(f) You have entered the competition and won a prize. How would you know if you were
one of the winners?
_________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the notice.
Meaning
i.

together with

ii. written in a humorous way

Phrase
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(1 mark)
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(1 mark)

(h) Mala Devi submitted her essay but was not accepted by the organiser. Why do you think her essay
was rejected?
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(1 mark)
(i) Why do you think the topic of the essay-writing competition is on the environment?
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(1 mark)
(10 marks)

(j) Your friend is unsure of taking part in the essay-writing competition. In about 50 words, write a
note to your friend. In your note:

encourage your friend to enter the competition

give reasons to support your opinion
add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

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(10 marks)

SECTION C
(20 marks)
(Time suggested: 20 minutes)
Question 4
Read the diary entry.

This morning I woke up much earlier. I had a quick breakfast. However, I could not eat much as I had butterflies in my

Reached school. Our music teacher, Miss Devi was already in the library with a few students. I saw our English teache

All participants from other schools had arrived. They were waiting for their turn to perform. Some of the teams were e

Finally, it was our turn. We were all ready to go out fighting our battle even though we were the novice in the compet

The results of the competition were announced. We won the third place and we could hardly believe our luck. At the e

Read the text carefully and answer questions (a) (i).

(a) Why did the writer wake up much earlier on Saturday morning?
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(1 mark)
(b)

Who was Miss Devi?

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(1 mark)

(c)

List two things that the students did in the library.

i. ______________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
ii. ______________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(d)

How was the performance of the participants from other schools?

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(1 mark)

(e)

Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the diary text.
Meaning
i.

feeling nervous

ii. people taking part in an event

iii. having little or no experience
iv. clapping and cheering

Word/Phrase
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(4 marks)

(f)

Why did the writer have to put on a brave face?

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(1 mark)

(g)

Why did the audience give a big round of applause to the writers team?
_________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(h)

Why do you think the writer felt relieved when the competition was over?
Give two reasons.
i. ______________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
ii.______________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(i)

Give 2 other suggestions to help your friend prepare for a choir competition.
i.

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(1 mark)
ii. ______________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(15 marks)

Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) (d).
News Break
Now why so loving, darling,
And why the sudden kiss?
You help me with some little jobs?
For goodness sake, what's this?
Your face is clean for once, dear.
Your clothes without a crease.
You saved your luncheon money?
Will wonder never cease?
No dropping of your school books,
No shrieking, childish treble.
Today you are a lamb, love,
Where yesterday a rebel.
But surely you're some stranger,
No rage or hullabaloo.
Come closer, let me look, dear,
Can this be really you?
Now were you struck by lightning
Or were you stunned at sport?
Ah... now I see the reason.
You've brought your school report!
by Max Fatchen

(a) Who wrote the poem?

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(1 mark)
(b) How many stanzas are there in the poem?
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(1 mark)
(c) In stanza 3, what is the boy compared to?
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(1 mark)
(d) State two moral values in poem.
i) ____________________________________________________________________________

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(2 marks)
(5 marks)

SECTION D
(40 marks)
(Time suggested : 45 minutes)
Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.
You and your classmates went to a nursing house during the school holidays. Using the notes
provided, write an essay about the visit.

Last holidays went- Starlight Nursing Home situated 5km from school
greeted caretaker Mr. Shah told life for the residents
met residents planned activities sing-along session played guitarresidents enjoyed played indoor games
lunch some residents too old and weak help washed the dishes cleaned
up stayed chatted residents
took group photograph thanked had good time visit again returned evening

When writing the essay, you should:

describe what happened
express how you felt
add any other relevant information
write between 120 and 150 words.
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(30 marks)

Question 7
You should spend 15 minutes on this question.
The following is the novel studied in the Literature Component of the English Language.
Fairs Fair by Narinder
Based on the novel above, write a synopsis of the story you have read. Include the evidence from the
story to support your answers
Write:
in not less than 50 words
in continuous writing (not in note form)
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(10 marks)
Prepared by:

Checked by :
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Certified by

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Pn. Amrinarizan bt Babjan Khan

Pn. Mas Zulaifa bt Mokhtarudin

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Head of English Panel

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ANSWERS FOR EARLY YEAR EXAMINATION 2016

1.

Errors in the passage

(a) us
(b) his
(c) reaching
(d) waited
(e) down
(f) although
(g) scout
(h) much
(i) takes
(j) above
2.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)

The correct words

them
their
reached
waiting
up
though
scouts
many
took
around

Footballer
Architect
Kind-hearted
Helpful
Prefect
Head Librarian
Science Club
Football Club
Swimming
Karaoke

3 (a) False
. (b) True
(c) True
(d) False
(e) Writing pads
(f) I would be notified via SMS or e-mail.
(g) i. in conjunction
ii. tongue-in-cheek
(h) She had submitted her essay after the closing date 20 September 2014.
(i) The environment is a challenging issue that affects the world now. Our earth is facing a lot of
pollution and destruction. Students can get a chance to give their ideas to solve this problem.
(j) (Suggested answer)
Dear Pablo,
I think you should take part in the essay-writing competition. It is a good opportunity to
showcase your writing. As you enjoy writing, this competition will enable you to express your
ideas creatively. Besides that, you can win attractive prizes. The closing date is on 24 September

2014, so there is ample time for you to prepare your essay. The essay topic is on the environment
which is your favourite subject. I am sure you can do it.
Sam
4 (a) The writer had to be in school by 6.30 a.m.
. (b) Miss Devi was a music teacher.
(c) i. Put on their make-up and costumes
ii. Warm up by rehearsing at a corner
(d) They were excellent in their harmony and sang their hearts out.
(e) i. had butterflies in my stomach
ii. participants
iii. novice
iv. round of applause
(f) So that the writer appeared confident and not nervous on the stage.
(g) The audience enjoyed the performance very much.
(h) i. The writers team won the third place in the competition.
ii. Everything went on well.
(i) i. Practise every day.
ii. Get help from a professional trainer. (Accept any suitable answers.)
5 a) Max Fatchen
b) 5/Five
c) Lamb
d) refer to your notes
6 Suggested answer
During the last school holidays, my classmate and I went to Starlight Nursing Home. It is
situated about 5km away from our school. We left for the home on a chartered bus at 7.30am.
We reached the home at 9.30am and were greeted by the caretaker of the home, Mr. Shah. He
told us about life of the residents there. He said that our visit was indeed timely for the residents.
We were then taken to the living area where we met all the residents of the home. We had
planned some interesting activities for them. We had a song-along session. Our classmate Chong,
played the guitar as we sang along which the residents enjoyed very much. We also played some
indoor games such as chess, Scrabble and Monopoly with the residents.
Then we had lunch with the residents. Some of the residents were too old and weak to feed
themselves, so we helped them. Then, we washed the dishes and cleaned up the dining area. After
that we stayed and chatted with the residents for a while.
Before we left, we took a group photograph with the caretakers and the residents there.
They thanked us for the great moment. We definitely had a good time at the home and promised to
visit them again soon. Finally we returned in the evening and reached our school at 6 pm.
7 Suggested answer
Faiss Fair by Narinder Dhami is a story about three children, Lee, Raj and Sam who were
excited about going to the fair. Rajs father had agreed to take them three. They wanted to go on the
different rides at the fair. When Sams father was agreeable with the trip, Lees mother did not
permit as she had no money to give Lee. The three friend thought of doing jobs to make money.
They washes Sams fathers car but ended up making mess so were not paid. Then they brought
Mrs. Greens dog for walk and were paid a pound. However they had to pay for a ball bitten by the
dog. Finally, Lee managed to get the money to the fair because he was honest. He returned a wallet
which he found on the ground to the owner and was rewarded with five pounds

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