SULIT 1119/2 1119/2 NO. KAD PENGENALAN/LC NUMBER _ Bahasa eink =a Inggeris Litt Kertas 2 [ANGKA GILIRAN/INDEX NUMBER Nov./Dis. ] l | 2006 | | | LEMBAGA PEPERIKSAAN MALAYSIA KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA 2006 Sean, BAHASA INGGERIS ” = Kertas 2 ‘Dua jam lima belas minit JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU Maklumat untuk calon 1. Tulis nombor kad pengenalan dan angka giliran anda pada ruangan yang disediakan = Kertas soalan ini mengandungi empat bahagian: Bahagian A, Bahagian B, Bahagian C dan Bahagian D. 3. Jawab semua bahagian. 4. Soalan-soalan dalam Bahagian A mempunyai tiga atau empat pilihan jawapan Jawab setiap soalan dengan menghitamkan ruangan yang betul di halaman 20 5. Anda dinasihati supaya mengambil masa 25 minit untuk menjawab soalan Bahagian A, 25 minit untuk Bahagian B, 50 minit untuk Bahagian C dan 35 minit untuk Bahagian D. Information for candidates l. Write your 1.C number and index number in the space provided. This question paper consists of four sections: Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D. 3. Answer all sections. 4. Questions in Section A may have either three or four options. Answer each question by blackening the correct space on page 20. 5. You are advised to spend 25 minutes on Section A, 25 minutes on Section B, 50 minutes on Section C and 35 minutes on Section D Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 20 halaman bercetak dan 2 halaman tidak bercetak (Lihat sebelah 1119/2 © 2006 Hak Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 2 Section A [15 marks} A poor boy needed money to pay for his school fees. So, he sold cakes from house to house. One day, he felt very thirsty. He asked for a drink from a young woman. She offered him a glass of milk. “How much money do I owe you?” he asked. “You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. The boy thanked her. Years later that young woman became very ill and had to see a specialist who recognized her. He tried his very best to save her life. When she got her bill, she was shocked to read these words ... “Paid in full with one glass of milk.” 1 From the extract, we know that the poor boy A. sold cakes for a living B paid for the glass of milk C grew up to be a specialist D__ owed the woman some money Well, it was raining heavily when we arrived. But then it stopped later in the aftemoon. We had a wonderful picnic on the beach. The weather was cool and the sunset was the best that I had ever seen. 2 From the dialogue above, we know that Joe had A a miserable time B an annoying time C an enjoyable time D_ acomfortable time 1119/2 © 2006 Hak Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 3) 1119/2 ‘Yesterday, the local trade and consumer enforcement team made a spot check at the Charma market in Sentosa and listened to the complaints made by the traders. They claimed that their suppliers had raised the price of some vegetables by RM? per kilo. This left them with no choice but to make consumers pay for the increase. 3 Based on the extract above, the traders had to A B G D spend more to buy some vegetables collect more to stop the spot checks complain more to worry the consumers listen more to assist the enforcement team * There wasn’t much work for us to do; either that or we lacked the expertise. In the end, most of us just hung around and stared at the interesting hospital equipment. One thing we did manage to do was to talk to the patients and to keep them company.” 4 The phrase to keep them company inglihe-ext#éic(above means A B ¢ D 1119/2 performing together working together spending time together having a business meeting together [Lihat sebelah © 2006 Hak Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 4 1119/2 I refer to the article on the construction of a new man-made wetland in Selangor. I feel it is a waste to spend so much money when there are so many other natural wetlands in our country. Wouldn’t it be better to make use of the natural wetlands? Creating a man-made wetland will destroy the natural environment. The Citizen 5 In the extract of the letter above, The Citizen suggests that we A spend money creating new wetlands B support the building of wetlands in Selangor C construct wetlands to care for our environment D develop the natural wetlands found in our country TIMES STORE Free handphones for 5 lucky customers How: Spend thore than RMI250 ina single receipt and geta chance to take part in the lucky draw. <= Spetiat discouiit for Times Store'Cardmembers * Purchases at the supermarket and pharmacy are not included 6 Based on the notice above, customers may win a free handphone if they A. take part in the lucky draw B spend RM250 in one receipt C make purchases in the pharmacy D__ become Times Store Cardmembers 1119/2 © 2006 Hak Cipra Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 5 1119/2 7 The following is a synopsis of a book. TUAN JACK BY ROLAND TAN Tuan Jack is an English rubber planter in Muar, Johore. He leaves home for the exotic East in search of his fortune before World War 2. After the war, he helps the locals to gain independence from the British. The book is about A B c D the journey to the East the struggle for independence the search for pre-war fortuné the life of an English rubber planter As Rawang is growing fast, more efforts should be taken to beautify the town with natural resources instead of plastic trees. Plastic trees do not help improve the environment and are simply not attractive. So, please do not spoil Rawang with fake palm trees. It is a waste of public funds. Mr Malaysia 8 Mr. Malaysia writes to the newspaper to express his A B c D 1119/2 concern, curiosity sympathy suspicion [Lihat sebelah © 2006 Hak Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 6 1119/2 Questions 9 — 15 are based on the following passage. A woman came out of her house and saw three old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard. She did not recognize them but insisted on inviting them into her house. One of the men_9 up and said to her, “We do not go into a house together. 1am Love. These are my friends, Wealth and Success.” Then he said to_10 _ woman, “Go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you would like to invite into your house.”” After much _11 __, the husband finally decided that they should invite Love in so that they could have their house filled with love. When Love started _12__into the house, the other two men also got up aid followed him. Surprised, the woman asked, “I only invited Love in, _13_ are you coming in as well?” ‘The men replied together, “If you had invited Wealth_14__ Success in, the two of us would have stayed out but __15 you invited Love, where he goes, we will follow. Wherever there is Love, there is always Wealth and Success.” 9 A. stand B_ stood stands D_ standing 1 Aa = Boa C the 11 A approval B discussion C calculation D determination 2 A walk B walks C walked D walking 1119/2 © 2006 Hot Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 134 4A aw 15 vamp why when what and but or since although therefore despite 1119/2 © 2006 Hak Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia 1119/2 [Lihat sebelah SULITSULIT 8 1119/2 Section B [10 marks] Questions 16 - 25 Read the advertisement below carefully. Then, complete the diagram that follows. CARNIVAL CRAZY AT DATARAN SURIA organised by The Ministry of Youth and Sports A special carnival will be held from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. at Dataran Suria. It offers lots of fun, games, food and entertainment for the whole family. There are magic shows, rock climbing and a special appearance by the Funtasia Group from The Resort World. Witness also a unique showcase of modern dance - a combination of gymnastics with acrobatic stunts in a dance. A fun-filled carnival not to be missedll! See you Sunday, 8 December at Dataran Suria Win a car in the Lucky Draw Sponsors Choki Lala Skie Juice 1119/2 © 2006 Hat Cipte Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 9 1119/2 16 Organiser 21 Official drink sponsor: CARNIVAL, CRAZY Activities’, Entertainment 24 Guest artiste: 25 Modem dance combines: {Lihat sebelah 1119/2 © 2006 Hak Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 10 1119/2 Section C [25 marks] Questions 26 — 31 are based on the following passage. 1 1119/2 © 2006 Hak Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia Little did Kumar, 30, from Pebo village know that the jackfruit tree he planted 15 years ago would save his life one day. When the sky darkened and the cyclonic rain fell that day, he, like most Sri Lankans, was at home enjoying his public holiday. The villagers had been given a waming by the meteorological department months before the floods hit but few paid attention to it. When the rain came, the water level went up three metres within an hour. ‘Kumar only had time to save important documents and a few things. He was also trying to save the only refrigerator his family had ever owned from being swept away but the current was very strong. In his attempt he almost lost his life to the Delwala river. “It took me downstream and I quickly clung on to the jackfruit tree while my friend threw a rope to me from the other jackfruit tree,” said Kumar, an army officer. Further down the river, some Buddhist monks ‘rescued’ the refrigerator and it has been in the temple since. Kumar's house was destroyed. Only its foundation was visible on the morning we visited the village of Pebo as part of Mercy Malaysia's Flood Relief mission, Pebo is one of the fortunate villages; no one died in the flood. However, 13 houses were completely demolished — those situated nearest to the swiftly flowing river before it burst its banks. An additional 39 houses were badly damaged, many of them by landslides from the sutroiinding hills, Overnight the temple in Pebo, normally a tourist attraction, became a refugee camp. Left with no shelter, it was the natural place for the community to gather. Over at Pella, another small-village, a landslide swept away rice fields, depriving farmers of theirstivelihood th addition, 27 houses were swept away, making 450 people homeless. They;were crowded together in poor sanitary conditions at the Pella village school, waiting for help. Irosha Damayanti, 45, was made homeless due to the landslide. She stared at the camera with fearful eyes as she was being interviewed by reporters. She was at a friend’s house when the landslide occurred. She is now staying with her aunt, Thousands of families were affected by the floods and landslides. The death toll was high at 250. Gem mines were damaged, as a result of which the main industry of the town came to a standstill. The poor were made poorer as the flood waters and landslides destroyed their mud houses. What little land they had was taken from them, including the mines where they worked as labourers. Merey Malaysia’s team donated clothing, such as uniforms, shoes and other items that were requested by the village head. On the day of the distribution, nearby villagers came in large numbers after getting news of the relief effort. It was Mercy Malaysia's first mission to Sri Lanka. Food such as rice, flour, cooking oil, sugar and salt were distributed to flood and landslide victims. Mobile clinics were set up. The victims, ‘many of whom were suffering from scabies, lung and eye infections were given medical treatment, Mercy Malaysia’s team president said, “What we have done is a drop in the ocean. We do what we do because we believe that we can bring hope, solidarity and love to the people.” 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 (Adapted from The Star, 2003) SULITSULIT iL 1119/2 26 From paragraph 1, where was Kumar when the cyclonic rain fell? [1 mark] 27 From paragraph 2 (a) why did Kumar try to save the refrigerator? {1 mark] () how was Kumar saved from being swept away by the strong current? . [1 mark] 28 (a) From paragraph 3, which place was used as a shelter for the refugees? {1 mark (6) From paragraph 4, how was Damayanti affected by the landslide? 29 From paragraph 5, a (@ which phrase shows that the gem industry stopped its operation? aan mark] (© how did the poor become poorer? State two ways. @ {1 mark) wi . (1 mark 30 From paragraph 6, do you think that Mercy Malaysia’s contribution was important? Give a reason. [2 marks} [Lihat sebelah 1119/2 © 2006 Hak Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 12 1119/2 31 Based on the passage given, write a summary on: * the hardships the villagers faced as a result of the floods and landslides * what was done to help them Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original meaning. ‘Your summary must * be in continuous writing (not in note form) * use material from line 16 to the end ‘* not be longer than 130 words including the 10 words given below Begin your summary as follows: The village of Pebo was affected by the floods as [15 marks] 1119/2 © 2006 Hak Cipta Kerajean Malaysia SULITSULIT 13 1119/2 ANSWER SHEET FOR QUESTION 31 [Lihat sebelah 1119/2 © 2006 Hak Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 14 1119/2 Section D [25 marks] 32. Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow. The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step has trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages ‘and ages hence Two roads diverged'ih a wood, and I- I took the one /ess traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost 1119/2 © 2006 Hak Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 15 1119/2 (@) Which phrase in stanza 1 shows that the traveller wanted to take both roads? [1 mark] (b) Give the meaning of the following words: (wood (stanza 1) [I mark | Gi) ages (stanza 4) [i mark] (©) Would you take the road less traveled by? Explain your choice. [Lihat sebelah 1119/2 © 2006 Hak Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 16 1119/2 33 Read the extract from the short story The Drover’s Wife below and answer the questions that foilow. It is near sunset, and a thunderstorm is coming. The children must be brought inside. She will not take them into the house, for she knows the snake is there and may, at any moment, come up through the cracks in the rough, slab floor; so she carties several armfuls of firewood into the kitchen, and then takes the children there. The kitchen has no floor, or, rather, an earthen one — called a “ground floor” in the centre of the place. She brings the children in and makes them get on this table, They are two boys and two girls — mere babies. She gives them some supper and then, before it gets dark, she goes into the house and snatches up some pillows and bedelothes ~ expecting to see or lay her hand on the snake at any minute. She makes a bed on the kitchen table for the children, and sits down beside it to watch all night. (@) Where is the snake? {1 mark] (8) What two items does the Drover’s Wife get for the children before it is dark? @ = ee aaa | Gi. : [1 mark} (©) Do you admire the actions of the mother? Give a reason for your answer. [2 marks] 1119/2 © 2005 Hak Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 17 1119/2 34 The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language. Jungle of Hope = - _—Keris Mas The Pearl = John Steinbeck The Retum e K.S.Maniam Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below. The writer describes the main character as a very determined person. Using the details from the novel that you have studied, write about: * some instances that show the character's determination * how the determination affects his/her family [15 marks] [Lihat sebelah 1119/2 © 2006 Hak Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 18 1119722 ANSWER SHEET FOR QUESTION 34 1119/2 © 2006 Hak Cipia Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 19 1119/2 ANSWER SHEET FOR QUESTION 34 KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT 1119/2 © 2006 Hak Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia SULITSULIT 20 FOR SECTION A 1119/2 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 EXAMPLE: ono oD ee @& 1 @® BD D> QD 9 ®D 2052 DO ®D 0 @ 3D DOD ®D 1 @ 4 @ BD D> D @ 5 ®@ DS oO aD B @® 6 ® BS oO @D 4 @® 11> DD ®D 5b ®D 8D DD wow Examiner’ § Code Section ‘Marks A 15 B 10 c: 25 D 25 Total 75 1119/2 © 2006 Hek Cipta Kerajaan Malaysia 666666 8 6666 6 6 86 8 @ SULIT