WESLEY METHODIST SCHOOL IPOH

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 2016

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
FORM 2

ONE HOUR

NAME: ________________________________________ FORM : __________

SET : __________

DO NOT OPEN THE QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

Instructions for candidates

1. Answer all questions .

2. Write your SET and SET TEACHERS NAME on the top right hand corner of every script.

There are 5 pages inclusive of cover page.

Prepared by Checked by

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Madam Evelyn Grace Mr. Soon
(English Language Teacher) (HOD English Language)

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 Section A (10 marks)
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the the text. The errors have been
underlined for you. Write one word to correct the error in the space provided. An example
has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

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 Section B: Reading Comprehension
(5 marks)
Read the letter carefully and answer the questions.

a) What happened to Krish?

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(1 mark)

b) Where was Kamalas mother?

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(1 mark)

c) How did people know about Krishs medical problem?

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(1 mark)

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d) Why did his employer write him two cheques?
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(1 mark)
e) Why did Krish could not get a job the previous years?
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( 1 mark)

Section C
(5 marks)

a) Why is the personas dad regarded as hero?

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( 1 mark)
b) What doesdead of night refer to?
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(1 mark)
c) How would the personas dad react if he meets ghosts?
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(1 mark)
d) Who is your hero? Give a reason for your answer
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(2 marks)

Section D
(30 marks)
The picture below shows an incident at a street market which you have witnessed. Based on
the picture given, write about the incident for your school magazine.

When writing out the incident:

Describe what happened

Express what you felt
Suggest ways to prevent snatch thefts.
Write between 120 to 150 words

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 I WONDER

I WONDER WHY THE GRASS IS GREEN,

AND WHY THE WIND IS NEVER SEEN?

WHO TAUGHT THE BIRDS TO BUILD A NEST,

AND TOLD THE TREES TO TAKE A REST?

O, WHEN THE MOON IS NOT QUITE ROUND,

WHERE CAN THE MISSING BIT BE FOUND?

WHO LIGHTS THE STARS, WHEN THEY BLOW

OUT,
AND MAKES THE LIGHTNING FLASH ABOUT?

WHO PAINTS THE RAINBOW IN THE SKY,

AND HANGS THE FLUFFY CLOUDS SO HIGH?

WHY IS IT NOW, DO YOU SUPPOSE,

THAT DAD WON'T TELL ME, IF HE KNOWS?

JEANNIE KIRBY

1. The speaker in the poem wants to know why the wind is

A inconsistent
B infrequent
C inaudible
D invisible

2. When the trees take a rest, they are probably

A dying
B standing still
C bearing fruits
D shedding leaves

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 Section B (10 marks)

Question 11 to 20 are based on the following text

Self esteem is how we feel about ourselves and our behaviour clearly is a mirror of those
feelings. A child or teenager, like you and me, ____11_______ be able to carry out a few
tasks that potray our self esteem. When we can act ____12_____ and with confidence, this is
one sign of self- esteem. ______13_______ characteristic of self esteem is our pride in our
accomplishments. We feel happy and proud that we can _____14______ tasks successfully.
Sometimes , when we fail to ______15______ what we set out to do, we feel a sense of
frustration. ____16______ we can deal with these failures. In addition, we feel we are
competent and brave enough to attempt few tasks _____17_____ challenges. We learn from
_____18______ experiences. When friends or situations anger us , we do not allow
___19____ to get better of us. We ____20_____ our feelings of anger in a mature fashion.
These are but some of the examples illustrating our level of self- esteem.
3. A can 16. A Therefore
B would B Moreover
C could C However
D should D Then

4. A slowly 17 . A and
B wrongly B or
C hurriedly C but
D positively D over

5. A A 18. A our
B An B ours
C The C ones
D - D others

6. A carry in 19. A anger

B carry out B happiness
C carry over C jealousy
D carry forward D love

7. A achieve 20. A release

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 B achieves B create
C achieved C handle
D achieving D ignore
Section C (30 marks)
Write about a day you and your family spent at the seaside and all the activities you took
part in. Use the pictures and notes below to help you

When writing your story:

You may use all the notes given
Elaborate on the notes given to make it more interesting

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 You may add any other relevant information
Make sure it not less than 120 words