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 off 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, Perak.
Sponsored by: Wira Sports

Officiated by: Kedah State Education Officer

OPEN TO ALL SCHOOLS IN PERAK
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
Prizes: gifts :
1st : Trophy & cash RM500.00
2nd : Trophy & cash T-shirt
RM300.00 Key chain
3rd : Cash RM200.00
Book voucher

Objectives :

Enhance healthy relationship among students

Develop interest among students in sports
Educate students on the importance of sports

Registration can be done online

Registration forms can be obtained at:
Deadline : 7 October 2017
Muda District Education Department Schools interested can call
http://www.mudaed.com.my/ Mr.Didi at 05- 4567890
www.mudaEd.com.my
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 Perak 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.

_________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

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

_________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

18. What can the competitors learn from participating in the carnival?

_________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

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

Meaning Word/phrase

a) good ties [1 mark]

[1 mark]
b) the last day

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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.

___________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
22 How did Manan force the bear to let go of his wife?
___________________________________________________________ [1mark]
23 What were Manan and Aminah doing in their plantation on Thursday morning?
___________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
24 a) Did Aminah fight back in the beginning when the bear attacked her?
___________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
b) Aminah nearly gave up fighting the bear. Why?
___________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
c) 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?
___________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

25 Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases from the newspaper report.
Meaning Word/Phrase
a) frightening
b) great
c) surrender [3 marks]

26 State 2 possible reasons why the bear attacked Aminah.

i. _________________________________________________
ii. _________________________________________________ [2 marks]

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

I Wonder
I wonder why the grass is green,
And why the wind is never seen?

Who taught the birds to build a nest,

And told the trees to take a rest?

O, when the moon is not quite round,

Where can the missing bit be found?

Who lights the stars, when they blow out,

And makes the lightning flash about?

Who paints the rainbow in the sky,

And hangs the fluffy clouds so high?

Why is it now, do you suppose,

That Dad wont tell me, if he knows?

Jeannie Kirby

(a) In the poem, why is the persona asking questions?

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(b) In the second stanza, what do birds do naturally?
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(c) Based on the poem, how would you describe the persona?
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(d) In the last stanza, do you think Dad knows the answer? Why?
_______________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

(5 marks)

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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.

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]
Question 7

You should spend 15 minutes on this question.

The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component in English Language.

Around the World in 80

1. Days - Jules Verne
2. How I met Myself - David A. Hill
- Edith Nesbit (retold by
3. The Railway Children John
Escott)

Based on one of the novels above, write about a moral value that you learned. Provide
evidence from the text to support your response.

Write:

in not less than 50 words

in continuous writing (not in note forms)

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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MARK SCHEME

SECTION A :

No (A) Correction of errors (B)

1 object objects
2 off of
3 were are
4 close closest
5 difference different
6 take takes
7 founded found
8 with and
9 a an
10 make makes

SECTION B: Non-linear text [20 marks]

11 False
12 True
13 False
14 True
15 False
16 Hockey
17 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)
19 i. healthy relationship

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

MARKING CRITERIA FOR QUESTION 20

Marks Response
A

(9-10) Task is successfully fulfilled.

Language is accurate with few first draft slips.

Sentence structures are varied.
B

(7-8) Task is mostly fulfilled.

Language is mostly accurate.

Sentence structures are mostly varied.
C

(5-6) Task is sufficiently fulfilled.

Language is sufficiently accurate.

Sentence structures are sufficiently varied.
D

(3-4) Task is partially fulfilled.

Language is partially accurate.

Sentence structures lack variety and are
repetitive.
E

(1-2) 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

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 SECTION C: Linear Text [15 marks]

21 Kampung Pasir Puteh

22 He threw a sickle on the beast and hit it with a tree branch
23 They were tapping rubber
24 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.
25 a. Horrifying
b. Intense
c. lose hope
26 i. It was hungry
ii. It felt threatened/It was scared
Accept any other logical answers
27 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

J)
a)curious
b)build their nest
c)a curious child
d)no. Because the dad left the poet with alot of questions with no answers.
 MARKING CRITERIA

BAND A B C D E
EXCELLENT GOOD SATISFACTORY WEAK VERY
WEAK
Task is fulfilled. Task is Task is adequately Task is Task is hardly
fulfilled fulfilled. partially fulfilled.
fulfilled.
Ideas are well- Ideas are Ideas are Ideas are less Ideas are not
developed and well- developed and sufficiently developed, developed, not
organised with organised developed and lack organised and
consistent relevance. with adequately organisation irrelevant.
relevance. organised with and relevance.
some relevance.
Language is accurate Language is Language is Language is Language is
with few first draft largely sufficiently partially inaccurate with
slips. accurate with accurate with some accurate with major errors
DESCRIPTO

minor errors. minor and major a higher that distort

R

errors. degree of meaning.

major errors.
Sentence structures are Sentence Sentence structures Sentence Sentence
varied and used structures are are sufficiently structures structures are
effectively. mostly varied. varied. lack variety distorted.
and are
repetitive.
Vocabulary used is Vocabulary Vocabulary used is Vocabulary Vocabulary
wide and precise. used is wide sufficient but lacks used is used is
enough and precision. limited. inappropriate.
mostly
precise.
Style and tone used is Style and tone Style and tone used Style and tone Style and tone
appropriate. used is largely is sufficiently used is is
appropriate. appropriate. partially inappropriately
appropriate. used.

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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 BAND A B C
EXCELLENT GOOD SATISFACTORY WE

Task is fulfilled. Task is Task is sufficiently Task is

largely fulfilled. partial
fulfilled. fulfille
Ideas are well- Ideas are Ideas are Ideas a
developed and well- largely sufficiently partial
organised with developed and developed but lack develo
supporting details. organised organization and lack
main ideas supporting details. organi
and
supporting
details.
Language is accurate Language is Language is Langu
with largely sufficiently partial
DESCRIPTO

first draft slips. accurate with accurate with some accura

R

minor errors minor and major a high

errors. degree
major
Sentence structures are Sentence Sentence structures Senten
varied and used structures are are sufficiently structu
effectively. mostly varied. varied. lack va
and ar
repetit
Vocabulary used is Vocabulary Vocabulary used is Vocab
wide and precise. used is wide sufficient but lacks used is
enough and precision. limited
mostly
precise.
Interest of reader is Interest of Interest of reader is Interes
aroused reader is sufficiently reader
and sustained. largely aroused. is part
aroused. arouse

Question 7

- thechildrenmanagedtosavethetrainandstopavery
badaccidentfromhappening.Oneday,Roberta,Peter
andPhyllissawalandslidewhichblockedtherailway
line.The girls used their red petticoats to make
flags.Thetrainwasmovingveryfast.Bobbiebraved
herself and ran on to the railway lineand waved
herflags.Thetrainfinallystoppedjusttwentymetres
fromBobbie.Thechildren'sbraverysavedthepeople
onthetrainfrommeetingwithanawfulaccidentand
fromgettingkilled.