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SULIT
Bahasa
Inggeris
Kertas 2
Mei
2016

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SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN PUCHONG PERDANA
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PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2016
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BAHASA INGGERIS
TINGKATAN 5
Dua jam lima belas minit
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JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU
Arahan
1. Kertas soalan ini mempunyai empat bahagian: Bahagian A, Bahagian B, Bahagian C
dan Bahagian D.
2. Jawab semua bahagian dalam kertas soalan.
3. Soalan-soalan Bahagian A mempunyai empat pilihan jawapan. Jawab soalan dengan
menghitamkan ruang yang betul di halaman 15 .
Instructions
1. This paper consists of four sections: Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D.
2. Answer all the sections in this paper.
3. Questions in Section A has four options. Answer each question by blackening the
correct space on page15

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Kertas soalan ini mempunyai 15 halaman yang bercetak
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Section A
[15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]

Sorry, I had an urgent

meeting just now and it
could not be put off.
Dont worry. I will go
now.

Dont bother! It is
already past half an
hour!

NURUL

AZRAN

1. From the conversation above, the phrase put off can be best replaced with
A. cancelled
B. postponed
C. suspended
D. reschedule

Sharks are intelligent animals. They are the top

predator of the oceans and are known to navigate
long distances for food. They are essential for the
ecosystem of the oceans. This means that should
they become extinct, there will be severe
consequences for the rest of the marine world.

2. We need to protect the sharks because they are

A. almost extinct
B. good navigators
C. excellent predators
D. important to the ecosystem

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KUALA LUMPUR: One man was slightly hurt when a gas tank exploded in a house at Jalan
Tun Perak last night. The man who was walking past the house was flung a few feet away.
However, he recovered and called the fire department who responded swiftly. About ten
tanks were found in the kitchen of the empty house. The police were investigating the cause
of explosion. The loss was estimated around RM200,000.

3. Based on the newspaper report, we can conclude that

A. no one was injured in the incident
B. nobody was in the house was injured
C. the authorities had identified the cause of the explosion
D. the rescue team arrived late at the scene of explosion.

MEET THE MAN WHO DISCPLINE KIDS WITH `AN OLD MAN HAIRCUT
Russell Frederick shaves naughty childrens hair into `Benjamin Button Special, which is a
style popular among older men to teach them a lesson. His phone has not stopped ringing
since he shared the punishment online, he says. This particular haircut involves shaving the
crown of a child who think they know it all, and leaving their sides long. He also gives free
haircuts in a different style- to kids who get A grades.
4. From the text, Russell Frederick is
A. trims his hair to look like an old man
B. instils discipline through haircuts
C. offers free haircuts to every child
D. shaves Benjamin Buttons hair

Johan is an outdoor person. He wishes to have an adventurous

holiday but at the same time enjoys the comforts of home. As he does
not have a driving license, his choices of holiday destinations are
limited.
5. Which is the most suitable place for Johan to go for his vacation?
A. CERIA GUEST HOUSE
Hostel-styled rooms with shared bathrooms. Free transportation to the city centre.
Exciting activities: Fruit plucking and bird watching
B. AMAN TOWNHOUSE
Recently refurnished room. Walking distance to the city centre.
Exciting activities: Sightseeing and guided tours.
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C. SELESA SERVICED APARTMENT
Fully furnished air-conditioned rooms. Easy access to public transportation.
Exciting activities: Rock climbing and jungle trekking
D. CHANTIQUE CHALET
Sea-facing country style chalets. 60km to the nearest town.
Exciting activities: Scuba diving and kayaking

He who opens a school

door, closes a prison.
-

Victor Hugo

6. What can we infer from the above saying?

A. Children who learn to read and write and count will have a better future
B. Children who skip school will eventually become criminals
C. Teachers have the authority to close prison
D. Irresponsible students will be sent to prison
SPM RESULTS

2013

2014

2015

10As

30

27

30

9As

18

16

18

8As

24

23

36

7As

45

45

36

Number of Students with As for SPM in SMK Perdana Ria

7.

The table above shows the number of students with As for SPM in SMK Perdana Ria..
What can we conclude from the table?
A. Students are getting smarter year by year
B. More students are taking the exam each year
C. There has been a marked increase in the number of students with 10As
D. The number of students with 8As has significantly increased over the past 2 years

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The expression to turn over a new leaf is used to describe someone who changes his
attitude or behavior for the better. For example, a student who always skips school will
turn over a new leaf by attending school regularly. Or someone who likes to tell lies
promises to turn over a new leaf by telling the truth. While many people use this phrase,
not everyone knows the meaning behind it.
8. Which of the following statements best describes the expression turn over a new leaf?
A. Wong always works hard so he does well in his studies
B. Nick is overweight so he goes to the gymnasium regularly.
C. Hazriq thinks that fast food is unhealthy but he will eat burger once in a while.
D. Joseph used to be a workaholic but now he spends more time with his family.
Question 9 to15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each
blank.
Malaysia is currently experiencing a dry spell. Thus, the public
9
advised not to
carry out open burning activities. It is important to note any activities of open burning will pollute
the air and may trigger wildfire
10 during the current hot and dry weather condition. Air
pollution can irritate eyes and lungs and cause complications, in particular to those suffering
11
respiratory condition.
In order to reduce open burning, we need to opt for other ways to 12
waste. We are
encouraged to make compost in which leaves and grass can be 13
nutrients for the garden
and houseplants.
The issue of open burning needs to be addressed seriously. Therefore, 14
legal
actions need to be taken against those carrying out open burning. Based on the current law,
open burning is not allowed in any premises. The relevant enforcement agencies
15
constantly advise the public not to conduct open burning to avoid any disaster. This helps to
lessen open burning.
9.

A.
B.
C.
D.

is
are
was
were

13.

A.
B.
C.
D.

turned on
turned up
turned out
turned into

10.

A.
B.
C.
D.

definitely
gradually
especially
constantly

14.

A.
B.
C.
D.

firm
stiff
rigid
harsh

11.

A.
B.
C.
D.

to
by
with
from

15.

A.
B.
C.
D.

will
may
could
should

12.

A.
B.
C.
D.

managing
managed
manages
manage

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Section B
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes}
Questions 16 to 25
Read the following poster and answer the questions that follow.
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Questions 16 to 25
Using the information from the poster, complete the graphic organizer below.

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16.

Location:
17.

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18.

Activities:
. 19.

20.

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21.

22.

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23.

Contact Person:
24..

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25. Price :

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Novels

Childrens Books

Section C
[25 minutes]
[Time suggested: 50 minutes]
Questions 26 to 31 are based on the following passage.
1 Every day, millions of students go on a social media website. To many of them, social
media is like a drug. It takes over the students lives and leaves a sense of empty
pleasure in place of real simulation. Social media can be destructive to the success of
young students. Social media websites, such as Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, are
distracting to young adults.
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2 Every time I go to my psychology class and sit in the back row, about half of the
computers in front of me are opened up to Facebook. There are usually a few students
on other social media websites and some are taking notes in their laptops. This class,
full of people distracted by social media, does not require attendance. However, people
continue to wake up three days a week and go to a class where they will spend the
majority of their time interacting with a computer screen. These students choose to
spend their time on social media instead of learning the required materials.
3 Social media was first created as a way to connect to people in an environment where
information can be easily shared. The Internet is the perfect place to connect with old
friends, share information and quickly get responses to opinions and questions.
Although social media does allow people to do this, it can quickly be taken to an
extreme. Many students spend hours every day exploring the content posted in these
social media websites. While these maybe harmless in small amounts, students spend
too much time on these websites instead living their lives.
4 Social media websites distract students from their schoolwork and make it difficult for
them to be productive. Students can be easily distracted and consequently put off their
work. Not only does this put more pressure on the students to finish their work in a
shorter period of time, but can be detrimental to their success. It can cause sleepless
night among students who stay up later to finish their work or poor grades for students
who choose not to do their work in response to the shorter time frame. Social media is
dangerous for students because it is unfulfilling time-waster that distracts students from
work or real social activities.
5 When I sit down to write an essay, it can take me an hour to start my work. `Just one
quick look at Facebook, I think to myself. I then end up on that website for an extended
period of time. Once Im finally able to close website and begin writing, I feel the urge to
open up the Internet again. `I just need to look up a fact online I assure myself. Hence,
I always ended up on Facebook. This can happen several times while I am writing. The
flow of thoughts that is necessary for successful writing is disrupted by an urge to go on
social media is not controlled.
6 Like me, many students struggled with the distractions that the social media poses.
These websites are addictive because they give a false sense of community. Users are
tricked into believing that they are a part of a close group where they can openly share
their opinions with each other. Whether on daily life, pictures or videos, people can post

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on their own pages or on the pages of their friends. The more friends and comments a
person gets, the better they feel about themselves. People become excited when
someone acknowledges them on these websites. Thus, social media has quickly
evolved to be an unhealthy popularity contest.
7 When social media becomes harmful, it seems like the obvious solution is to stop using
it. However, social media websites are so prevalent in society that it is almost
impossible for a student to ignore it completely. Teachers, clubs and friends all post
information on these websites that are important for daily life. Without an account, it
would be difficult to find this information. Social media has evolved to become an
important part of the modern world. It keeps people connected and quickly relay
information between sources.
8 Across the country, students are constantly distracted by an addiction to social media.
These websites prevent successful learning and emotionally destructive to users. Social
media is a drug that is harmful to the daily success of teenagers and young adults. Like
any other drug, it takes over the lives of its users and extremely difficult to quit using.

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From paragraph 1, who tend to be distracted by social media websites?

.

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[1mark]

a) From paragraph 2, what is the writers observation about the students in

class?
(i)

[1mark]

(ii)

[1mark]

b) From paragraph 3, what is the purpose of creating social media?

.. [1mark]
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a) From paragraph 4, which word has the same meaning as harmful?

[1mark]

b) From paragraph 5, what does `This refer to?

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[1mark]

a) From paragraph 6, why is it important for some people to get

acknowledgement from friends?
.
b) From paragraph 7, state an advantage of using the social media?

[1mark]


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[1mark]

`Social media is a drug that is harmful to the daily success of teenagers and
young adults
In your own words, suggest two beneficial ways for teenagers and young adults
to spend their time.

31.

i)

..

[1mark]

ii)

..

[1mark]

Write a summary on the harmful effects of using social media websites among
students.
Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change those
meaning.
Your summary must:
be in continuous form (not note form)
use materials from line 14 to line 42
not longer than 130 words, including 10 words given below
Begin your summary as follows:
Social media can be very harmful to students as they..
[15 marks]

.
Section D

[20 marks]
[Time suggested: 35 minutes]
32. Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.
A Poison Tree
I was angry with my friend:
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.
And I watered it in fears,
Night and morning with my tears;
And I sunned it with smiles,
And with soft deceitful wiles.
And it grew both day and night,
Till it bore an apple bright.
And my foe beheld it shine.
And he knew that it was mine,
And into my garden stole
When the night had veiled the pole;
In the morning glad I see
My foe outstretched beneath the tree.
William Blake

(a)

Who is the poet of A Poison Tree?

. [1 mark]

(b)

Why was the persona able to make up with his friend after the
misunderstanding?
..
... [1 mark]

(c)

How did the persona deal with his anger while his enemy was alive?

Give two things he did.

(d)

i)

.. [1 mark]

ii)

.. [1 mark]

Do you think that the persona is sad about his angry feeling?
Give evidence to support your answer.
...
[1 mark]
33. The following are the novel studied in the literature component in English Language

Dear Mr. Kilmer

Anne Schraff

Captain Nobody

Dean Pitchford

Sing To The Dawn

Minfong Ho

Based on the novel you have studied, write about a character that is a good role
model in the story. Give reasons for your answers in reference from the text.


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GOOD LUCK
Prepared by:

Checked by:

Verified by:

..

(Pn.Norhayati Zakariya)

(Cik Yow Sau Pun)

(Pn. Hajizum bt Esa)

Head of English Language Panel

Head of the Languages Dept

FOR SECTION A
Blacken only one space for each question. If you wish to change your answer, erase the
blackened mark that you have made. Then blacken the space for the new answer.

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15
B
10
C
25
D
20
Total
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