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NAMA : ..............................................................................
ANGKA GILIRAN :
Prepared by:

Checked by:

Verified by:

____________________________
(YUSRINA BINTI HASAN)
Form 3 English Teacher

_____________________________
(CHEN LEE LEE)
Head of English Panel

____________________________
(YAZID BIN HARON)
Head of Language Department

SECTION A
[10 marks]
(Time suggested : 15 minutes)
The letter below is about a visit to an old folks home.
Question 1

Read the letter 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.

Dear Nadia,
Hi! How have you been? Last weekend, I went to visit an
old folks home with my classmates. It was indeed a eye-

E.g an_________

opener for me. When I talked to the elderly people, I

realised that many of them are neglected by their children.

(a) _____________

Some of

(b) ____________

us were abandoned as the children found their

parents old and troublesome. Others moved at the home

(c) _____________

themselves as their children were busy work and had no

(d) ____________

time for them. Most of their children were busy spending

(e) _____________

time in their families. They hardly visited their parents. The

elderly people said they were happier at the home as they

(f) _____________

made friends and had company. After listening to their

(g) ____________

story, I realised the importance of caring for my

(h) ____________

grandparents. I has been too busy with my activities to

make time for them. I left the place and vows to spend

(i) _____________

more time with my grandparents. In fact, I planned to learn

(j) _____________

baking from my grandmother next Sunday. Would you like

to join me? Let me know soon. Bye!
Your friend,
Amira

[10 marks]
SECTION B
[30 marks]
(Time suggested : 40 minutes)
Question 2
Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) - (j).

Andrew works as a doctor at Hospital Bandar Sunway. As a doctor, he has to be

neat and tidy. Andrew makes sure that his uniform is always clean and his
appearance is in order. When he reaches the hospital, he would first do his rounds
and check on his patients. He would review medical records and prescribed
medication as needed. He would also make a mental note on what procedures or
operations that are lined up for the day.
Andrews job requires him to be physically and mentally fit. He ensures that he is
physically fit in order to perform to the best of his physical ability. He understands
that there are lives at stake and he cannot afford to make a mistake. Above all, he
has to be mentally strong in order to deal with being surrounded by sickness and
death on a daily basis.
In order to be a doctor, it is important that one is caring and kind. The individual
has to be able to put the needs of others before their own. As doctors often work in
shifts until late hours in the night, dedication and discipline are necessary traits as
well. Overall, being a doctor is a very rewarding job to pursue.

Questions (a) - (j)

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

Name of the hospital:

Physical appearance

(a) ____________________

before going to work:

__

______________________

(b) __________________
uniform

(c) ___________________
___________________

Andrew

Duties at the hospital:

Important qualities doctors

Do rounds and (d) ________

need:

_______________________

Review (e) ______________

Caring and kind

Put the (h) _____________

_______________________

_____________________

(f) _____________________

before themselves

medication

Take note of (g) __________

(i) ____________________

(j) ____________________

_______________________
of the day

[10 marks]

Question 3
Read the poster below. Then, answer questions (a) - (j).

ARE YOU
VERY STRESSED?
Here are some tips for you...

Exercise
is the best medicine. Go for a walk, a
jog or even a swim. You will find that it
makes a difference. It costs you
nothing.

Do deep
breathing
exercises.
Breathe in
through your
nose slowly
and deeply, then breathe
out through your mouth.
You will be very much
relieved when the tension
flows out of you as you
exhale.

It is nice to play.

Take a day out.

Treat yourself to a

Go shopping or

game you used to do

at least go

as a child. Some

window

examples are playing with an electric

shopping. Treat yourself to

train, the Transformer or even the

something nice such as a

Barbie dolls.

pretty dress and a pair of

pants.

Talk to someone
whom you know. It
relieves stress
and tension. You
will feel good
that someone is
willing to lend an
ear to you.
Alternatively, you can call the
befrienders. They are there for
you round the clock.

Close your eyes and imagine

that you are in a place where
there is a brook nearby. You
can hear the soft waves
beating against its bank. You
can also imagine that you are
walking on a white sandy
beach. Dream your stress
away.

Questions (a) - (d): Based on the poster, state whether the following statements are
TRUE or FALSE.
(a) The poster aims to persuade.

_____________ [1 mark]

(b) Exercise can help one to de-stress.

_____________ [1 mark]

(c) Go window-shopping if you feel stressed.

_____________ [1 mark]

(d) Talking to all your friends releases the tension in you.

_____________ [1 mark]

Questions (e) - (i): Read the poster carefully and answer the questions below.
(e)

Which sentence tells you that exercise is good in relieving stress?

_______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(f)

When can one, who is very stressed, call the Befrienders?

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________[1 mark]
(g)

Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the poster.

Meaning

(h)

Phrase

(i) willing to listen

____________________________[1 mark]

(ii) 24 hours service

____________________________[1 mark]

How can deep breathing exercises help one to relieve stress?

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________[1 mark]
(i)

Why do you think people walk along the beach when they feel stressed?

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(j)

[10 marks]
Your friend is very stressed as the PT3 examination is just around the corner.
In about 50 words, write a note to your friend.
In your note:

give him/her tips on how to release tension and relieve stress

suggest two other ways to relieve stress

To: ____________________________________
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________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
__________
________________________________________________________________
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From: ___________________________________

[10 marks]

SECTION C
[20 marks]
(Time suggested : 20 minutes)
Question 4
Read the passage on waste disposal below.
Most of us go about our daily affair, without giving much thought to what happens to all the
waste we produce everyday. We should spare some thought about disposal of wastes. What
happens to our rubbish? Where does it end up in? According to an independent research
presented at a Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology Symposium last year, the main
approach of getting rid of solid waste is through landfills.
In 2012 alone, Malaysia with a combined population of over 29 million citizens generated
approximately 25 000 metric tonnes of domestic waste per day. The average Malaysian, in this
case, produced anywhere from 0.85 - 1.5 kilograms of waste per day.
The Department of Environment (DOE) of Malaysia reports that out of the 25 000 metric tonnes
of waste collected every day, 45 per cent is organic waste (leftover food, manure, sewage, green
waste, animal industry waste), 24 per cent are plastic waste, seven per cent paper waste, six per
cent metal waste (industrial) and 18 per cent glass waste (bottles). The collected wastes are then
transported to 165 disposal sites which cater for 95 per cent of all Malaysia waste. Out of these
165 sites, eight are sanitary landfills while the rest are just open dumps.
Unfortunately, 80 per cent of the open dumps have reach almost maximum capacity and some
will be shut down in the coming years. Eleven more sanitary landfills are being planned,
constructed and implemented in various stages.
What happens then in the future when we run out of dumping grounds? Local governments and
authorities in major cities in Malaysia are studying other waste management approaches. Among
them is an approach to move away from unsanitary landfills due to its capability to produce
greenhouse gas emissions such as methane and carbon dioxide.
Read the passage carefully and answer questions (a) - (i).
(a)

What is the primary approach to get rid of waste?

_________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(b)

How much waste does an average Malaysian produce?

_________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(c)

What is the name of the government agency that provides the information on
waste collection?
_________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(d)

State the two types of landfills mentioned in the passage.

i.

________________________________________________________[1

mark]
ii. _______________________________________________________ [1 mark]
(e)

Fill in the table with an appropriate word / phrase from the passage.
Meaning

Word / Phrase

(i) method

________________________________________

(ii) created

________________________________________

(iii) closed

________________________________________

(iv) built

________________________________________
[4 marks]

(f)

List the kinds of waste collected daily?

_________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(g)

Where are the collected wastes sent to?

_________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(h)

Who decides the future of waste disposal management?

_________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(i)

What is the disadvantage of using unsanitary landfills?

_________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(j)

Suggest two activities not mentioned in the passage that you can do to

minimise
the amount of waste leaving your home.
(i) _______________________________________________________[1 mark]

(ii) ______________________________________________________[1 mark]

[15 marks]
Question 5
Read the poem carefully. Then, answer questions (a) - (d).
A Fighters Lines
I am old and worn
and have lost all my strength
sufferings
and the history of the fight for
independence
have forced sacrifices
that know no name
or life
from the wheelchair of the rest of
my
days
I, body and energy crushed
see and cannot do much
these times are too big a challenge
for the remnants of my crippled
years
the net of deceit spread
everywhere
disturbs me
(a)

In the name of justice

Wake up and form ranks sons of
our
ancestor
Be brave
And erect a wall of people
Stand up heirs of our freedom
I have no more voice
It is you now who should speak!

Marzuki Ali

Who is the persona in the poem?

_________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(b)

Which phrase in Stanza 2 tells us that the persona feels helpless?

_________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(c)

What disturbs the persona?

_________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(d)

What are the two things that the persona urges the future generations to do?
_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________[2 marks]
[5 marks]