SECTION A

(20 Marks)
Time suggested 20 minutes
Read the texts below. There are grammatical errors in the texts. The errors have
been underlined for you. Write one word to correct the error in the space
provided. An example has been given in each text. The correct word must not
change the meaning of the sentence.
Question 1a.
The text below is about Alices family.

(10 marks)

Question 1b.
The text below is about rojak buah.

(10 marks)

SECTION B
(40 Marks)
Time suggested : 40 minutes
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Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a)-(j).

Questions (a)-(j)
Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.

(10 marks)
Question 3.
Read the poster below. Then, answer questions (a)-(j).

Questions (a)-(d): Based on the poster, state whether the following statements
are TRUE or FALSE.
(a)

Rivers are important as they provide us food and water.

________________

(b)

Aquatic life cannot live without water.

________________

(c)

The poster is about the dangers of rivers.

________________

(d)

Man has destroyed our rivers.

________________

Questions (e)-(i) :Read the poster carefully and answer the questions below.
(e)

What will happen if our rivers are very polluted?

______________________________________________________________________

(f)

Where can we throw our household waste?

______________________________________________________________________
(6 marks)

(g)

Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the poster.

Meaning

Phrase

(i)
plastics, bottles, cans, kitchen
waste
(ii) fish, prawns, eels

(h)

What is one proper way to get rid of waste?

______________________________________________________________________

(i)
What must we do if we happen to see people dumping waste into the
rivers?
_____________________________________________________________________
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(4 marks)
(j)

There is a Clean Your River campaign organised by the City Council of

your place. In about 50 words, write an email to your friend telling him/
her about it. In your email :

Invite him / her to join the campaign

Give reasons why he/she must join

Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting.

(20 marks)

SECTION C
(20 Marks)
Time suggested : 20 minutes
Question 4.
Read the story about a thirsty crow.

Read the story carefully and answer questions (a)-(i).

(a)

Why was the crow looking for water?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

(b)

What made the crows throat very parched?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

(c)

What did the crow see below the tree?

________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

(d)

Why couldnt the crow push his neck into the jug?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

(e)

Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the story.
Meaning

Word/Phrase

(i) everywhere
(ii) small round stones
(iii) lost all hopes
(iv) extremely happy

(f)

What do you think is the moral value of the story?

________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

(g)

List two adjectives to describe the crow.

(i) ______________________________________________________________________
(ii) ____________________________________________________________________

(h)

Why do you think the crow never gave up looking for water?
(i) ____________________________________________________________________
(ii) ______________________________________________________________________

(i)

What is your opinion of the crows actions?

Give two reasons.
(i) _______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
(ii) ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
(13 marks)

Question 5.
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a)-(d).

(a)

The engine of a vehicle that cannot function any more.

Which word in stanza 3 indicates that?
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____________________________________________________________________
(b)

In stanza 4, what does the poet tell us about human beings?

Give one example.
_________________________________________________________________________

(c)

What does the poem tell us about the human race?

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

(d)

a garden
Overgrown with weeds
Why do you think that happens?
Give two reasons.
(i) __________________________________________________________________
(ii) _____________________________________________________________________

(5 marks)

SECTION D
(20 Marks)
Time suggested : 40 minutes.

(30 marks)

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