Section A

[20 marks]
[Time suggested: 15 minutes]
The text below is about the Water Festival.
Questions 1-10 are based on the text. There is one grammatical error in each line numbered 1 10.
The following passage contains 10 mistakes, such as grammatical errors, wrong prepositions and
conjunctions. Underline the error and write the correct word in the right-hand margin. The correct
word must not change the meaning of the sentence.
Answers:
Splashing April is the month of water. First, there is
the

Water

festival,

and

water-based

1. throughout the country. Then, in April 14,

activities

held

the northern

2. states that shares a common border with Thailand, will host

3. the Songkran Festival [Siamese New Year]. This can be
4. celebrated

by

thousands

off

Malaysian

Siamese

e.g. with
1.
2.
3.
4.

______________
______________
______________
______________

5. ______________

communities in Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Perak and Penang.

5. Like the Thais, they will greet the New Year by splashed

6. ______________

each other with water. Today, even Malaysians are joining

6. in the fun and Songkran have become a tourism event.

7. ______________
8. ______________

Songkran is a Sanskrit word meaning to enter. It marks

7. the end of the 12-months cycle and a beginning of a new

9. ______________

8. year. It also signifying the cleaning of all ills, misfortunes

and evil, so that one can start the New Year with all that is
9. good and pure. That ancient festival begins on a religious

10. ______________

note, with devotees pouring rose scented blessed water

over statutes of Buddha. In the streets, it is fair game as
10. everyone

gets

drenched into water, but it is all in

good watery fun.

[Sourced from New Straits Times Tuesday April 4 2006]
[ 20
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Section B
[20 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 11 19 are based on the travel brochure below.
National Art Gallery

Mini Malaysia

The National Art Gallery is housed in a

colonial-style building run by the National
Heritage Trust. It was formerly known as the
Majestic Hotel. The art gallery exhibits a wide
range of paintings by local and foreign artists.

The traditional houses at Mini Malaysia represent the

architectural styles of all the states of Malaysia. They
display various works of art and craft from each state.
Attractions include weekly cultural shows and
traditional games.

Kenyir Dam

Batu Caves

Malaysias largest rock-filled hydro-electric dam

has a water catchment area of 260 000
hectares. The area around the dam is ideal for
jungle trekking and nature walks. The lake is a
popular fishing spot.

A popular tourist attraction, particularly during the

Hindu festival of Thaipusam which falls in late
January each year. The Hindu shrine is located in the
Main Cave, 272 steps up. At the foothills is a smaller
cave with interesting artwork of Hindu legends on its
walls.

Kuala Gula Sanctuary

Kek Lok Si

Bird lovers paradise! Over 100 species of birds

come to this area, particularly between the
months of August and December. We can also
see beautiful butterflies and insects. This place
is managed by the Department of Wildlife and
National Parks.

The largest and one of the most beautiful Buddhist

temples in South-East Asia. The temple has a seventier pagoda, the Ban Po Thar which rises 30 metres
high. Work on this temple began in 1890 and took
more than two decades to complete.

Questions 11-15
For each of the descriptions below, name the place of interest that the following people should visit.
No.
11
12
13
14

Description

Place of Interest

Kevin is an architect visiting Malaysia.

He is interested in designs of buildings.
John is interested in observing a festival celebrated in
Malaysia.
Siti is planning to see some works of art by local and foreign
artists.
Zaki is taking some friends for a weekend fishing trip.

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Mohan is doing research on birds.

[5
marks]

Questions 16-20
Based on the information given, give short answers to the following questions.
16. In which part of Batu Caves are the Hindu legends displayed?

______________________________________________________________________ [ 1 mark]
17. How high is the seven-tier pagoda, the Ban Po Thar?
_______________________________________________________________________ [ 1 mark]
18. Fill word from the text that has the similar meaning.
Meaning

Word

Show or display to the public

[ 1 mark]

Ideal or perfect place

[ 1 mark]

19. At Mini Malaysia, tourists can take part in ____________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________ [ 1 mark]
Dear .,

From,

________________

20. This coming school holidays, you would like to invite your pen friend to Malaysia. In about 50 words,
write a postcard to him/her encouraging him to visit Malaysia. You may use the information given in the
brochure in your writing.
Section C
[15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 21 27 are based on the letter below.

[ 10
marks]
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21. Nadia is complaining to Thelma about her ___________________. [ 1 mark]

22. Im going to scream in paragraph 1 suggests a feeling of __________________. [ 1 mark]
23. According to Nadia, some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be
__________________.__
[ 1 mark]

Advantages of peer pressure

Disadvantages of peer pressure

a) essential for __________________________.

a) engage in ____________________.

b) learn how to accept _____________________.

b) leave better _________________ behind.

c) share the same interest

c) pressure to smoke, do drugs, drink alcohol

24. Fill in the blanks below on the advantages and disadvantages of peer pressure.
25. State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
It looks as though Nadias parents are worried that Nadia might
a) scream and misbehave

[ 1 mark]

c) follow others mindlessly

[ 1 mark]

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26. What is Nadias biggest problem as far as her parents are concerned?
_______________________________________________________________________________
[ 1 mark]
27. The following words and expressions are taken from the reading text. Fill in the blanks with their
meanings from the options below.
Word / Phrase
a) convince
b) essential
c) norms
d) peer
e) engage

Standards
of
yield
behaviour

Meaning

Agree

tease
follow

Someone of the
unwillingly
same age or class

Get involved
necessary

[5
marks]

Section D
[45 marks]
[Time suggested: 55 minutes]

Question 28:
Part I Shorter writing task.
You should spend 20 minutes on this question.
You received the following message from your friend.
Dear ..,
How are you? I have been feeling exhausted lately. Between school, co-curricular
activities, homework, studying and tuition classes, its a wonder Im still standing! I used
to have a lot of energy to do things, but I now am tired all the time. As I am busy
preparing for exams, I have not been getting enough sleep. I have lost a bit of weight
too. What should I do? I am at my wits end. Can you advise me on ways to live healthily?
Love,
Wen Wen
Write an email to offer him/her advice on leading a healthy lifestyle.
Reply your email in about 100 words.

To

Wenwen2000@gmail.com

Subject

Dear Wen Wen,

Love,

[ 15
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Question 29:
Part II Longer writing task.
You should spend 35 minutes on this question.
The Nature society of your school organized a gotong-royong project to clean and beautify the school
compound. You, as the secretary of the Nature Society, have to write a report on the project. Use the
notes and pictures given to help you. Your report should be between 150 to 200 words.

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