DIDIK

BERITA HARIAN

PAPER 1 (Objective)
Section A
level.
Section B

Section C
Section D
Section E

Vocabulary at word, phrase

and sentence
Social and Language
Expressions (pictures with
speech bubbles)
Parts of speech (grammar)
Text Completion (grammar)
Comprehension

PAPER 2 (Subjective)
Section A

Sentence construction
based on a picture and
given words.

Section B

Information Transfer

Section C

Write a short story based on a

series of pictures and given
words.

Paper 1
You will be tested on .

Grammar
Reading and comprehension
Vocabulary

Section A

Qs 1 4
(nouns)
Qs 5 7
Qs 8 10
level

Word level
Phrase level
Sentence

Section B
What is given:
A picture with two speech bubbles.
One speech bubble with conversation
and the other is empty.
Four options are given and you are to
choose the best option that suits the
picture and the other part of the
conversation.

Section C

Qs 16 21
Qs 22 23
Qs 24 25

Grammar
Spelling
Punctuation

GRAMMAR ITEMS

Articles
Nouns
Pronouns
Preposition
Conjunctions
Tenses
Verbs to be/to do/to have
Quantifiers
Antonyms
Synonyms
Adverbs
Collective nouns
Adjectives

Punctuation
Examples:
Full stop
.
Comma
,
Question mark
?
Exclamation mark !
Apostrophe

Capital and small letter

Cc
Open and close inverted commas

Section D
Study the picture given
Read through the passage once
Determine the tense
Choose the best answer

Paper 1 Section E
Reading and Comprehension
2 passages 10 questions
Linear passage

Read passage at least twice.

Understand the questions.
Read and choose the best
option.

Non-linear passage Study the graphics

Read the words given
Read the questions carefully
Read all options and choose the
best

READING & COMPREHENSION

This section requires pupils to read and

understand 2 passages (a linear passage
and a non-linear passage). Pupils will have
to answer 10 multiple choice questions (5
questions for the first passage and 5
questions for the second passage).

There are two types of passages, a linear

passage and a non-linear passage. These
two types of passages are found in the
Malaysian school syllabus.

TYPES OF PASSAGES
LINEAR
NARRATIVE
LETTER
DIALOGUE
NEWS
SPEECH
TEL. CONVERSATION
FACTUAL

NON-LINEAR
NOTICE
POEM
ADVERTISEMENT
TABLE/SCHEDULE
MAP/PLAN
TV PROGRAMME
LABEL
DIARY

For this exercise pupils must acquire

a certain level of literacy in reading not
only text but also diagrams and charts.

Pupils should practice reading the

different types of passages/text and not
concentrate on one type of text only.

The questions also involve a lot of

creative and critical thinking skills
(CCTS).

TYPES OF QUESTIONS

MAIN IDEAS
SPECIFIC INFORMATION
CAUSE & EFFECT
VOCABULARY
PREDICTING OUTCOMES
DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
INFERENCE

Past Years Papers

2007 - 2012
Year

Type of passage
Qs 31 - 35

Qs 36 -40

2007

Diary (NL)

Factual (L)

2008

Life Processes (NL)

Dialogue (L)

2009

Process in Making
(NL)

Letter (L)

2010

Notice (NL)

Narrative (L)

2011

Label (NL)

Email (L)

MARKS

Section A :
Section B :
Section C :
Section D :
Section E :

10 marks
5 marks
10 marks
5 marks
10 marks

Paper 2
Paper 2 involves writing. You are
required to .
Construct sentences
Transfer Information
Expand notes / write a short story

Paper 2 Question 1

Sentence Construction
Given a composite picture and 10 words
You are required to construct 5 sentences
based on the picture.
Words given are not compulsory used.

Paper 2 Question 1
What you should do ..
1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. Study the picture.
3. Understand the words given.
4. Construct sentences based on the picture.
5. Be careful of your tenses and punctuation.

Past Years papers

2005-2012
Year

Topic

2005

School Library

2006

In the Kitchen

2007

At a Durian Stall

2008

Preparing for Hari Raya

2009

Drawing a mural

2010
2011
2012

Students wrapping prizes

At a farm
At a shopping mall

Paper 2 Question 2
Information Transfer
Question 2A Fill in the grid.
Pay attention to your spelling, punctuation
and handwriting

GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW

Look at the sub topic. Make sure of the position

whether it is arranged according to the arrangement in
the stimuli or not.
There were no sub-topics for last years paper.
Look at the specifications before filling in the answers.
Sometimes they do not follow the arrangement given in
the stimuli.
Pay attention to your spelling. They must be correct.
Make sure that your handwriting is good and clear.
Check your punctuation as well.

Paper 2 Question 2
Information Transfer
Question 2B Making a choice
1. Read and understand the instruction.
2. Study and read the options given.
3. Make a choice.
4. Write why you choose it. (Three
different ways of writing. Simple,
reasoning, compare and contrast)

Which type of transport above would

you choose to go to Johor Bharu?
Make your choice and give your
reasons.
Your sister loves to eat chocolates.
Which of the chocolates would you buy
for her? Give reasons based on your
choice.
You would like to try a new hobby.
Which of the hobby would you choose
and state the reasons why.

Past Years Papers

2005-2012
Year

Topic

2005

Meals / Food

2006

Greeting Cards

2007

Outdoor Activities

2008

Hobbies

2009

Birthday Present

2010
2011
2012

Holiday destinations
Holiday activity
Pets

Paper 2 Question 3

Notes Expansion
Given three pictures and some words
You are required to write about the
pictures.
Words given are not compulsory used.
Be careful of your tenses and
punctuation.

Paper 2 Question 3
What you should do ..
1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. Study the pictures.
3. Understand the words given.
4. You can write more than 1 paragraph.
5. If you dont know the meaning of a word,
do not use it. Use your own.
6. You can change the position of the words
provided you dont change the storyline.

Paper 2 Question 3
7. Be careful of your tenses and punctuation.
8. Wherever possible use difficult words,
adverbs or adjectives.
9. Vary your sentences. Simple, compound,
complex.
10. Be careful of your HANDWRITING.

Introduction

Closure

Past Years Papers

2005-2012
Year

Topic

2005

A Visit to a Bird Park

2006

Burglar chased by a Goose

2007

Neighbours repair a house

2008

Prepare prickled papaya

2009

Helping to Sell Nasi Lemak

2010
2011
2012

Buying ice-cream for a poor girl

Rescuing a cat
Left luggage

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