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Bahasa Inggeris
Kertas 1
Masa 30 Minit

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SEK MEN KEB PALOH

PENTAKSIRAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2014
TINGKATAN DUA

BAHASA INGGERIS
Kertas 1
READING AND WRITING
Dua Jam

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Maklumat untuk calon

1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi dua bahagian:
Bahagian A, dan Bahagian B.
2. Jawab semua bahagian.
Information for candidates
1. This question paper consists of two sections:
Section A, and Section B.
2. Answer all questions.

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ELSA/1 2014 Panitia Bahasa Inggeris SMK Paloh

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SECTION A
[ 20 marks ]
[ Time suggested :15 minutes ]

Question 1 10 are based on the text. The first and 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.

Mr and Mrs White and their son Herbert was sitting in

their living-room on a cold, windy night, when suddenly
they listened a knock on the door. It was Morris, an old
friend of Mr White. He told stories about his journeys
around the world and show them a monkey's paw that he
gets from a man in India. The paw was magic and could
grant three wishes. Morris threw the paw on the fire
because he was dangerous, but Mr White took it and,
after Morris had gone, he wished for RM400. Nothing
happened but Herbert went to work in his factory.
When he didn't arrive back at the usual time, Mrs White
starts to worry. Then a man came to the door and told

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them the terrible news - Herbert had been

died in a big machine in the factory. A week after the 7. _______________
death of her son, Mrs White suddenly remembered that
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they still had two wish. She looked for monkey's paw
and wished her son alive again. A little later they heard
a loud banging on a door and Mrs White ran to see her 9. _______________
son. Mr White knew that his wife would be killed if she
opened the doors and made the final wish - for Herbert
to be dead again.

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[ 20 marks ]
SECTION B
[ 15 marks ]
[ Time suggested :25 minutes ]
Questions 21 27 are based on the text given below. Read the passage and answer the questions

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All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three
things. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food.
Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help
keep the eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe. Webs help spiders hide. Most
spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But spider webs are light. They are white and
cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see.
Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it
gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It is trapped! Spiders can tell that the
bug is trapped. That's because spiders feel the web move. And the spider is hungry. The spider
goes to get the bug. As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And
webs help spiders catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do.
Spiders need their webs to survive!
Question 11-15: Based on the passage, state the following statements TRUE or FALSE
11. Spiders use their webs to catch bugs.

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[1 mark]

12. Spider webs cannot protect its eggs.

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[1 mark]

13. Spiders really needs their webs to survive.

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[1 mark]

14. Spider web are rainbow in colour.

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[1 mark]

15. Human can eat spiders.

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[1 mark]

16. State one function of spider webs.

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[1 mark]

17. We can find spiders in our ________________________

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18. Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the passage. [2 marks]
Meaning

Word

a)insects
b)starve
19. Why do you think that spiders using their web to catch their foods? [1 mark]
20. In about 50 words, write about the life cycle of a spider based on your general knowledge.
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SECTION C
[ 15 marks ]
[ Time suggested :25 minutes ]
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Questions 21 27 are based on the text given below.

Fruit flies are tiny insects that are attracted to

ripe or rotting fruits and vegetables. Just when
you reach for the delicious piece of fruit on
your counter, you see something that makes
you much less hungry: a swarm of fruit flies!
The flies not only eat the fruit, they also lay
their eggs there. A single fruit fly can lay up to
500 eggs on the surface of a piece of fruit.
Within eight days, the fruit flies that hatch from these eggs are full adults that can
then lay their own eggs. Because they are such a nuisance, however, most people
want to get rid of these pesky bugs as quickly as possible.
Some people use pesticide sprays on the fruit flies. Although this will kill the
flies, it will also spread harmful poison all over your kitchen. Luckily, there is also
a completely safe way for you to get rid of fruit flies in your house.
The first step is for you to remove all fruits or vegetables from your counter.
Store these items in the refrigerator or in sealed containers. Clean up any spilled
juice or bits of food that might be on the floor. Take out the trash and empty the
recycling bin. Wash any dirty dishes that are in your sink. Doing all of these things
will stop new fruit flies from finding food or places to lay their eggs.
Next, make a trap to catch all of the remaining fruit flies in your house. First,
fill a small bowl with a few tablespoons of vinegar. Then, put a piece of very ripe
or rotting fruit into the vinegar. Cover the bowl very tightly with a sheet of plastic
wrap and poke a few very small holes in the wrap with a fork. The flies will enter
the trap through the holes but will be unable to fly back out. This trap will catch all
of the remaining fruit flies. You can either kill these flies or release them outdoors.
( 236 words )
Questions 21 24 : Read the text carefully and answer the questions below.
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According to the text, what can make you less hungry?

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Based on paragraph 2, what are fruit flies attracted to?
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Within how many days do the fruit flies that hatch from eggs become full adults that can
then lay their own eggs?
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24

What do people use to get rid of the pesky bugs which spread harmful poison in the
kitchen?
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Questions 25 : Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases from the text.

Meaning

Word

a) Readiness for harvesting and eating

b) A person who is fully grown or developed.
c) To free from something that binds, fastens, or
holds back
[3 marks]
Questions 26 : Complete the chart on safe way for you to get rid of fruit flies in your house
Safe way for you to get rid of fruit flies in your house

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Store these items in the refrigerator or in sealed containers.
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State 3 other things that might attract fruit flies to eat or lay their eggs on them.
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ii

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Section D
[45 marks]
[Time suggested : 55 minutes]
Question 28
Part 1 Shorter writing task
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You should spend 20 minutes on this question.

19 May 2014
Dear Reena,
I would like to have your report on the activities of year 2014 ( January to May)
of the English Language Society. Please let me have it in a weeks time.
Thank you.
Miss Lim

Imagine you are Reena, the secretary of the English Language Society. As you are busy
with the examination, you are not able to prepare the report in a weeks time.In about
100 words, write a message to your teacher. Use the notes to help you.

apologise you cant hand in

give reasons
request for more time

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Question 29 : Part II Longer writing task.
You should spend 35 minutes on this question.

Based on the pictures and notes, write an article on the importance of eating more vegetables
and fruit.
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Makes you healthy

Provides vitamins needed

Cheaper junk and fast food

Helps to save up more money

Clear complexion, reduce pimples

Better appearance boost confidence

Feel energetic and active

Reduces the risk of getting diseases

When writing your article :

You may use all the notes

Elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting
You may add any other relevant information
Make sure your article is not less than 120 words

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[30 marks]

END OF QUESTION PAPER

Prepared by;

Checked by;

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En Luqman Al-Hakim Arba

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Madam Kamala Dewi A/P Perianan
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Madam Zanawati Bujor

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