SECTION A[10 marks]

[Time suggested: 15 minutes]

Answer all questions in this paper

The text below is about preserving the environment.

Question 1

Read the text below. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is one grammatical error in each line.

Underline the error. Then, write one word to correct the error in the space provided. An example has been provided. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence. There are no spelling and punctuation errors in the text.

There are many organisations that actively strive to protect and

preserve the environment. This is because Earth is an only home

for all living things. It is important to get more youngers to

participate in activities that does not damage the environment.

Young people should get involved on environmental activities such

as separating waste products, planting trees and set up recycling

centres. These are simple or valuable actions. The best place to

create awareness from the environment is in schools. It is the best

place to educate students on ways them can help save the Earth. For

example, they can be teach how to sort rubbish. Items such as used

paper, cans, glass and plastic should be separated while they are put

into rubbish bins. All of us, young and old, should play us roles to

protect Mother Nature from further damage. Although we all live

in the cyber age, it is most important to learn to live in harmony with

Mother Nature.

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SECTION B[30 marks]

[Time suggested: 40 minutes]

Question 2

Read the following text. Then, answer question (a) – (j).

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Malaysia – diverse, multiracial, multicultural country exudes warmth and love to each and every one of her people. It is indeed heartening to see people of different beliefs and culture interacting and communicating with one another in the Bahasa Melayu, the national language, or in English, a trademark of the colonial rule of the past. The people’s own lingo is also commonly used. It is this tolerance and the willingness to set aside cultural and religious differences that has enable Malaysia to move forward as a fast developing and united nation. In short, the people’s tolerance and love for their motherland has brought her peace, unity and prosperity. That is the very essence of the catchphrase ‘Unity in diversity’.

Malaysia’s unity in diversity is also evident in cuisines she proudly called her own. Food like the Assam Laksa and Nasi Dagang, are exotic mouth-watering cuisine of the proud Malaysians.

Malaysian unity is further strengthened through the Malaysian flag, or better known as the Jalur Gemilang. It consists of 14 red and white stripes of equal width, a dark blue canton that contains a yellow crescent and a yellow star. The crescent symbolises Islam as the official religion while the 14-point star represent the unity of the 13 states and the federal government. The Jalur Gemilang is our identity of an independent country free from the colonial rule.

Another popular catchphrase that is uniquely Malaysian is ‘Malaysia Boleh!’ which literally means ‘Malaysia can do it!’. When we won models in the Olympic Games or reached the peak of Mount Everest, this triumphant phrase is always around. We, Malaysians, always want to be the best, be it in the local or global scenes.

Question (a) – (j)

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

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Question 3

Read the poster below. Then, answer questions (a) – (j).

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- SPEAK UP AND REACH OUT -

As students, you may sometimes face problems in school, be it with your friends or with your schoolwork. Here are some groups of people that you can turn to for help.

PARENTS

Parents are the people that are closest to you. So, when you face problems, you should pour your hearts out to your parents. You should tell your parents about what is troubling you. Your parents will be eager to help. They often offer advice, provide support and show their understanding based on their own experiences.

SCHOOL COUNSELLORS

There are counselors in every school. Counselors are trained to help students overcome their fears, anxieties and worries. They are qualified to give professional help to students to deal with personal, social and even problems related to school work. Sometimes they offer students career guidance. To do this, the counselors help students identify their personalities and attributes so that the students can choose the right career path.

VOLUNTEERS IN HELP CENTRES

There are many volunteers who work in these help centres. They are trained to talk to troubled students through phone cells. Some students prefer to talk about their problems to someone they do not see face-to-face. One help centre that offers this service is Befrienders.

PEER FACILITATORS

In school, there are peer facilitators who assist the counselors. These peer facilitators are selected by students themselves, and they are interested to help other students. They are given training on how to be a good listener. Some students find it easier to talk to someone of their age group. They think that peers understand them better than adults especially when it comes to issues such as peer pressure, schoolwork and the challenges of being a teenager today.

Question (a) – (d): Based on the leaflet, state whether the following statements are TRUE or

FALSE

(a) Parents often offer advice to their children based on their ___________ (1 mark)own experiences.

(b) School counselors give professional help to students because ___________ (1 mark)they have the right personalities and attributes.

(c) School counselors give students professional help, offer ___________ (1 mark)students career guidance and suggest the right career for students.

(d) Peer facilitators are better than adults because they are ___________ (1 mark)well- trained.

Question (e) – (i): Read the leaflet carefully and answer the following questions.

(e) How do troubled student get in touch with the volunteers in help centres?

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(f) Who are peer facilitators?

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(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the leaflet.

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i. to tell someone everything that you are feeling

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ii. influence from people of the same age group

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(h) Why do some students prefer to seek help from volunteers in help centres?

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(i) Why do you think some students find it easier to talk about their problems to peer

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(j) Your friend, who is studying in a boarding school, is facing problems with schoolwork and needs help. In about 50 words, send an email to your friend. In your e-mail:

suggest who he/she can get help from give a reason why he/she should get help immediately add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

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SECTION C[20 marks]

[Time suggested: 20 minutes]

Question 4

Read the article about ways to help a victim who feels faint.

Read the speed carefully and answer the questions (a) – (i)

(a) What will happen if a person who feels faint falls to the ground?

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(b) Where should you place the cold compress?

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Fainting can be frightening thing, especially when you do not know why it is happening or what to do. It is more frightening than serious, but do take precautions. Here are ways you can take care of yourself or someone else it occurs.

To avoid injuries, try to stop the victim from falling to the ground. If the person is standing upright, lay him down on the ground or sit him down on a couch. Make sure it is not a chair without armrests. This will still allow the victim to fall off it and cause injury.

Next, open the window or door to allow more air into the room. Another way to help a person who feels faint is to get a cold compress and place it on the forehead. Wrap the compress in a cloth before applying it.

When the victim recovers from the fainting spell, get the person back into an upright sitting position slowly. Continue to give the victim support, even after they are sitting upright. Don’t allow him to walk immediately. If the person is conscious, then give him some water. Don’t let him gulp a mouthful of water. Make sure he takes small sips at a time to prevent choking.

If you feel faint, you may be able to take these steps. If possible, lie down. This can help prevent fainting as it allows blood to circulate to the brain. Don’t let yourself get dehydrated. Drink enough fluids, especially when your body is losing more water due to sweating or being in a warm environment.

Finally, ensure there is good blood circulation. If you have to stand or sit for a long time, periodically stretch your leg muscles. Also, cross your legs to help improve blood flow to the heart and brain. Try to avoid overheated or cramped areas. Call 999 for help if someone who has fainted for about a minute still does not regain consciousness or is having difficulty breathing.

(c) List two preventive steps to take if you think that you are going to faint?

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(d) What will happen if a victim who feels faint gulps a mouthful of water?

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(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/ phrase from the article.

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i. safety measure ___________________________________(1 mark)

ii. a short period of time ___________________________________(1 mark)

iii. able to use the senses to understand what is happening

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iv. losing a large amount of water ___________________________________(1 mark)

(f) Why is it necessary to make a person who feels faint lie down?

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(g) State two other ways to improve blood circulation to the brain.

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(h) Why do you think that a person who feels faint should avoid overheated and cramped areas?

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(i) State two other ways to help a person who has fainted.

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Question 5

Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) – (d).

(a) Who speak in the first stanza and to whom?______________________________________________________________________________

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(b) What did the old generation revere?______________________________________________________________________________

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(c) What does the new generation worship?______________________________________________________________________________

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(d) Would you like to live in the era of the Grandad? Give your reasons._____________________________________________________________________________

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SECTION D[40 marks]

[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

Question 6You are required to give a speech for Prize Giving Day. With the help of the notes below, write out your speech entitled “How to be a successful student”.

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use all the notes given elaborate on the notes to make it more interesting add other relevant information make sure your speech is between 120 – 150 words

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Question 7

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

1. Around the World in 80 Days – Jules Verne2. How I Met Myself - David A. Hill3. The Railway Children - Edith Nesbitt (retold by John Escott)

Based on one of the novels above, write on the main theme. Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.

Your response should be: not less than 50 words in continuous writing form (not note form)

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(10 marks)KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

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