MID YEAR/FORM 1/2016

SECTION A
(10 marks)
(Time suggested: 15 minutes)
Answer all questions in this paper.
This story is about adapted from the story, King Midas.
Question 2
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.
Many thousand years ago, in Greece, there lived a king
called Midas.
Midas love gold more than anything else in the world except his e.g. loved
young
daughter. One day, a god called Bacchus offered to give King Midas

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a rewards
because he was a kind king. Midas asked everything he touched be

(b)

turned in
gold. He quickly run from bush to bush and turned them into gold.

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But he
washed his hands, the run water turned into liquid gold. Midas was

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overjoy. It was time for Midas breakfast. His servants set his

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breakfast in
front of him. But when Midas touched the piece of bread, it changed

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into a
nugget off gold. Midas was shocked. He touched a fruit. It turned to

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gold. He
would not eat anything! Suddenly he saw his daughter running

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towards him.
She is upset because her red bush had turned to gold. He hugged

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her to
comfort her but found he now held a golden statue. Midas was filled

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by
despair. He called out to Bacchus and was told to bathe in a magic
river, the
Pactolus. Midas did so and his golden touch disappeared. He took
some of the
water and sprinkled his daughter and all the objects he had
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touched. They all returned to normal.

(10 marks)

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

Question 2
Read the following excerpt from Lisas diary. Then, answer questions (a)
(j).

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Date: 16 May 2016

Dear Diary,
Today was a busy day. I had a Mathematics and Bahasa Melayu
test. The Mathematics assessment was not too difficult but the
Bahasa Melayu assessment was quite challenging. After school, I
meet up with my friends, Ahmad and Munira. Later, I had lunch
at the canteen with Dina and Anisa. We ate chicken rice and kaya
balls.
Then, we attended the Music Club meeting. Our teacher advisor
said that he would like us to take part in an interstate singing
competition. All our club members were very excited and
everyone gave suggestions for songs we should sing. After the
meeting, I went for netball practice.
I was quite tired by the time I got home. After taking a shower I
rested for a while. Mother needed my help to cook dinner. I
cooked fish curry and fried the vegetables. After dinner I sat
down to do my homework. I had English and Science homework. It
took me two hours to finish my homework.

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Questions (a) (j)

Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic
organiser.
Test:
(a)_____________________________
(b)_____________________________

Homework:

Had lunch with:

(i)__________________________

(c)__________________________

(j)__________________________

(d)_________________________
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Dishes cooked for dinner:

Extra curricular activities:

(g)_________________________________

(e)_________________________________
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(h)_________________________________

(f)_________________________________
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Question 3
Read the brochure below. Then, answer questions (a) (j)

SETAPAK SENTRAL GRAND OPENING

Date: 28 May 2015
Time: 11.00 a.m. 9.00 p.m.
Venue: Setapak Sentral Courtyard
FIRST 300 CUSTOMERS WILL RECEIVE A GIFT BAG
HOURLY QUIZZES TO WIN SHOPPING VOUCHERS WORTH RM
500

A NEW MALL FEATURING THE LATEST IN FASHION

AND ENTERTAINMENT!!
Vira Fashion
Newest
clothing
brand
by
local
designer,
Vira
Hwang. Simple and
elegant
designs
made from fine
materials
are
bound to put you
in the forefront of
fellow fashionistas.

Samson Electronics

The biggest electronics retailer in

the state, selling everything from
water heaters to smart phones!

The

Nates Fine Foods

Library

Thinking of
cooking but dont know where to
get high-quality food stuff? Never
fret, Nate offers a wide selection of
fresh, organic produce for all your
culinary need.

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print
books. There
is also a secondhand
section
for
the
priceconscious!

and many more!

Questions (a)- (e) : Based on the brochure, state whether the following statements are TRUE
or FALSE
(a)

Setapak Sentral is a new mall.

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(b)

Setapak Sentral only has four shops.

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(c)

The first 300 customers to attend the opening ceremony will

receive a bag of goods.

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(d)

The Library is a place to borrow books.

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(e)

The opening ceremony will take place in the courtyard.

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Questions (e) (i): Read the brochure carefully and answer the questions below.
(f)

How can customers receive shopping vouchers from the mall?

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(g)

Haziq is looking for a book that was first printed in 1985. Which
shop should he visit?
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(h)

Fill in the table with appropriate word/phrase from the brochure.

Meaning
(i)

the most
important
position

(ii)

(i)

fruits and
vegetables

Word/Phrase
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[1 mark]

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Why would price-conscious people be interested in the second-hand section of The

library?
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(j)

This Friday is a public holiday. You would like to visit the new mall.
In about 50 words, write a note to your cousin.
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In your e-mail:

invite him / her to join you for the visit

give reasons

add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

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SECTION C
(30 marks)
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(Time suggested: 35 minutes)
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Question
4
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Read the
speech and answer the questions.
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A very good morning to the headmistress, teachers and fellow
students.
Cleaning up the environment may seem like too big a
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problem, but we can all do our part in making the world a cleaner
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place.
You could start by recycling. If we do not recycle, there would be
so much rubbish on the ground that we could not even see our own
feet! When you recycle paper, it improves the oxygen level in our
atmosphere. For example, when we recycle plastic, new things can be
made from it, such as bottles, carpets or trays
We should also conserve energy. Try using less water and energy.
The fewer resources we need to take from nature, the less energy we
need to produce. Therefore, do not take long showers and turn off the
lights when you leave the room. This will help save the environment
and also save your money. Apart from that, do not use the airconditioner all the time. Try using it only when the weather is very
warm.
You should also use products that do not harm the environment.
To help keep the water clean, do not buy products with words Toxic ,
Danger or Warning on their labels. If they do, these products are
probably harmful to you and the environment.
Read the speech carefully and answer questions (a) (i).
(a)

What is the speech about?

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(b)

Why should we recycle?

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(c)

(d)

List two things that can be made from recycled plastic.

(i)

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(ii)

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What should we use less to save the environment?

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(e)

Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the speech.

Meaning

Word

(i) the surrounding in which you live in

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(ii) protect something of environmental

importance

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(iii) causing harm

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(iv) an organisation that provides help to

those in need

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(v) to make something smaller in amount

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(f)

When should you use the air-conditioner?

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(g)

Why should you not buy products with the words Toxic, Danger or Warning on
their labels?
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(h)

Why do you think you should donate your old toys, books or CDs instead of throwing
them away?
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_______________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
(i)

Suggest two ways to keep cool without using the air-conditioner.

(i)_____________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
(ii)_____________________________________________________________[1 mark]

Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) (i)

NEWS BREAK
Now why so loving, darling,
And why the sudden kiss?
Youd help me with some little jobs?
For goodness sake, whats this?
Your face is clean for once, dear.
Your clothes without a crease.
You saved your luncheon money?
Will wonders never cease?
No dropping of your school books,
No shrieking, childish treble.
Today you are a lamb, love,
Where yesterday a rebel.
But surely youre 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.
Youve brought your school report!
Max Fatchen

(a)

Who is the persona in the poem?

_______________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
From Stanza2,

(b)

i) State one good behaviour of the child.

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_______________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

ii) Describe the childs clothes.

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(c)

What did the child do to his face?

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(d)

In which line of the poem does it state that the child has not spent the money that has
been provided for lunch?
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From stanza 3,

(e)

i) How was the child yesterday?

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ii) Which word indicates that the child is not always well-behaved?
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iii) Why did the parent called the child a lamb?
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(f)

In stanza 4, what does the word you refer to?

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(g)

Do you think the child did well in his exam? Give a reason.
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(h)

Why did the parent call the child a stranger? Give a reason.
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(i)

Why do you think we should be honest to our parents? Give a reason for your response.
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SECTION D
[30 marks]
(Time suggested: 30 minutes)
Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.
Your cousin wants to lose some weight. Write a letter giving him/her tips on how to
lose weight.

breakfast control weight less snacking

fruits vegetables low calories - fat

exercise burn off excess calories

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When writing your letter:

you may use the notes given

write why it is important to lose weight healthily

add any other relevant information

write in not less than 150 words

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KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

Disediakan oleh,
.
(NUREHAN BT MOHD
ZAINAL ABIDIN)
PENYELARAS
MATA PELAJARAN TING. 1

Disemak oleh,

Disahkan oleh,

.
(PUAN RAZLIN BT AHMAD
.
SHAPIEI)
(CIK ROSNAH BT OSMAN
KETUA PANITIA BAHASA
DSM)
INGGERIS
PENGETUA
SEK. MEN. SAINS
SELANGOR

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