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SECTION A: ERROR CORRECTION

Task: Read the texts. There are grammatical errors in every 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.

A) TENSES
The text below is about animal extinction.

Many animals in this word are in danger of becoming extinct. There e.g. are
(e.g)are/were many reasons why this is taking place. First, it (a)is/are due to (a) ______________
development. When land is developed for human settlements, forests (b)are/is (b) ______________
destroyed. As a result, animals are displaced and those that encroach into human
(c) ______________
areas (c)are/is killed. The second reason (d)was/is due to poaching. Illegal hunting
of animals like tigers, leopards and even bears take place because there (e)is/are a (d) ______________
demand for their body parts. It (f)is/are believed by some people that humans (e) ______________
(g)are/is the main cause leading to the extinction of certain animals. It (h)is/are
(f) _______________
time for us to safeguard our jungles so that the survival of these animal species
can be guaranteed. If not, we will only see them in zoos or in books. The practice (g) ______________
of protecting endangered animals should be everyone’s responsibility. (h) ______________

B) ARTICLES
The text below is about civets.

Civets are nocturnal creatures, which look like long-nosed cats. They have
long tails and often, patterned coats. Belonging to (a)the/a same family as the (a) ______________
mongoose, civets are mostly found in forest habitats. These habitats are located
(b) ______________
throughout West Malaysia, as well as Sabah and Sarawak. (b)The/A colour of the
civets’ fur and (c)the/a strong odour they discharge form their natural defence (c) ______________
mechanism. It is also largely possible that their odour is (d)a/the form of (d) ______________
communication with other civets. Meanwhile, (e)the/a bearcat is the largest of
(e) ______________
the civet species. It is slow-moving and spent (f)a/the lot of its time on trees. It
also makes its home in tree branches and trunks. Bearcats and civets come out (f) _____________
only at night to hunt for food. They mainly feed on small animals and fruits. The (g) ______________
civet is (g)a/an protected species. Therefore, people who hunt it can be
prosecuted.

C. PRONOUN
The text below is about a man who was attacked by a bear.
This is a true story that happened years ago. One cold day, a
(e.g)men/man named Bob Grant was out looking for gold at the Rocky Mountains. e.g. man
Just as (a)she/he came around a bend, (b)he/his came face to face with a huge a) _______________
grizzly bear. Before Bob could raise his gun, it attacked (c)him/his. The bear b) _______________
dragged him until it reached a huge rock near a cave, where (d)it/he dropped Bob. c) _______________
The rock was on a cliff above a fast river. (e)Him/His only chance to live was to roll d) _______________
off the rock and dive in the river, and that was what he did. (f)She/He fell deep e) _______________
into the icy cold waters. The swift water swept (g)he/him onto the roots of a big f) ________________
trees that sat on the riverbank. Just then, many peoples who were passing by saw g) _______________
Bob. (h)They/Their dragged him away from the river and brought (i)he/him to h) _______________
safety. They looked after him until he was well again. When Bob recovered, he i) ________________

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thanked them. He realised he had been given a second chance to live.

D. PREPOSITION
The text below is about a flood.

The town of Kg Gajah experienced the worst flood (e.g)at/in thirty years. e.g. in
The flood was caused (a)for/by heavy rainfall, which lasted for a few weeks. As a (a) _____________
result, the water level in the river crossed the danger mark. (b)At/On the fifth day, (b) _____________
the river burst its banks. About 250 families living in the area were affected. The (c) _____________
flood victims were evacuated (c)for/to two schools, which served as relief centres. (d) _____________
150 families were taken (d)on/to SMK Dusun, while the others were placed (e) _____________
(e)of/in SK Tanjung. Many voluntary organisations and army personnel helped the (f) ______________
victims (f)for/at the relief centres. They were provided (g)by/with food, clothes (g) ______________
and blankets. Meanwhile, St. John Ambulance Malaysia who was (h)at/on (h) _____________
standby, provided medical aid to those who were sick and injured. Besides helping (i) ______________
(i)on/out in preparing food, the public also donated generously (j)in/to those (j) _______________
affected by the flood.

E. NOUNS
The text below is about physical education in schools.
Physical education in schools aims to develop (e.g.)student into balanced e.g. students
individuals. It improves fitness, strength and (a)healthy/health. In addition, it also (a) ______________
develops good mental qualities. The physical education curriculum also provides (b) ______________
schools with the opportunities for the improvement of one’s well-being. Take for (c) ______________
example, (b)obese/obesity, which has become a worsening health problem. (d) ______________
Through physical education, (c)child/children will develop knowledge on healthy (e) ______________
eating habits both at (d)house/home and in school as well as the importance of
regular exercise, which is needed for healthy growth. Physical education must
start from a young (e)ages/age to ensure children are fit in their adult years, and
to prevent them from being affected by health complications like diabetes and
heart disease. Besides health, physical education also fosters interaction and
cooperation among children.

F. SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
This article is on the benefits of electronic gadgets.
The younger generation today (e.g.)are/is extremely savvy in operating e.g. is
electronic devices. From the age of two, children (a)starts/start playing with (a) ______________
electronic gadgets. These include smartphones, computers and hand-held game (b) ______________
sets. It (b)have/has been proven that the use of electronic gadgets will help (c) ______________
stimulate children’s senses and imagination, (c)develops/develop their listening (d) _____________
and speaking abilities and nurture their creativity. However, excessive usage (e) ______________
(d)have/has affected children negatively. Some youngsters tend to spend an (f) ______________
average of seven hours daily on these gadgets. Consequently, their studies and (g) _____________
academic achievements (e)is/are badly affected. Being overly addicted to
electronic gadgets encourages an unhealthy lifestyle and poor time management
skills. Everything (f)have/has its pros and cons! Hence, it (g)depend/depends on
parents to control and manage their children’s use of these devices.

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G. CORRECTING GRAMMATICAL ERRORS 1

Eating right should be our daily concern. Knowing what is good
yet/and bad for us isn't always clear and (a)is/are sometimes made overly e.g: ____and________

complicated with the easy access to unhealthy foods in the market. Here are a)___________________
some (b)way/ways to learn to eat right. Learn which foods are good
b)___________________
(c)or/and which foods are bad. Sugary foods like chocolates and candies are
obviously unhealthy (d)and/if eaten constantly and in great quantities. c)___________________
Sometimes you can consider it a treat. As each (e)country/countries is
d)___________________
different, refer to the relevant food pyramid (f) in/for serving suggestions,
types, and portions. The more processed (g)a/the item is, the unhealthier it e) __________________
is likely to be. Additional flavour or colouring can be(h) harm/harmful to
f) __________________
your health. If nutrients have to be (i) add/added to your food to make it
edible, then be suspicious. The intake of fast foods should be reduced. They g) __________________

(j)contain/contained too many calories and very little nutrients. Try to h) __________________
provide home-cooked meals for your family, rather than eating out all the
i) __________________
time.

j) __________________

H. CORRECTING GRAMMATICAL ERRORS 2

Living in a city is better than living in a village. A modern lifestyle
(a) await/ awaits/ awaiting/ awaited those who (b)lives/live/lived/living
in a city. The public transportation system in the city is top- notch with its a) _________________
services. There (c)are/is/was/were buses, taxis, commuters, LRTs, and _
b) _________________
monorails (d)run/runs/running/ran regularly at affordable rates. This makes
_
it convenient to move from one place (e) to/with another. Moreover, there
c) _________________
are many shopping complexes and restaurants in the city, exposing city
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(f)resident/residents to a distinctive shopping and dining experience. Most d) _________________
of the cultural or sports (g)event/events around the country will take place _
e) _________________
in major cities throughout the country. For example, the National Day
f) _________________
Celebration which (h)take/takes/taking/took place on the 31st of August
_
every year is usually held at major cities in every state. It (i) is/are/was/were g) _________________
a privilege to witness the grand celebration of the nation as the clock (j) _
h) _________________
strike/strikes/striking/stroke 12. Fireworks can be seen from miles away.
_
The city also exposes residents to cultural activities as there are museums,
i) _________________
theatres, dance performances, and art exhibition.
_
j) _________________
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More than just brightening up your day, good laugh can actually improves your e.g. improve
health. The sound of laughter draws people together and triggers healthy physical (a) or a)……………………..
emotional changes in the body. Laughter can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and b)……………………..
many more. (b)For children, we used to laugh hundreds of times a day, (c)and as adults c)……………………..
our laugh sessions lessen. By seeking out (d)much opportunities for humour and d)……………………..
laughter, though, you can improve your emotional health, relationships, (e)found e)……………………..
greater happiness — and even add years to your life. Nothing(f) balanced your nervous f)………………………
system (g)fastest than communicating face-to-face with another (h)people. Add g)……………………..
laughter to that communication and you have a (i)powerless antidote to stress, anxiety, h)……………………..
pain, and conflict. Humour lightens (j)our burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to i)………………………
others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert. It also helps you to release anger j)………………………
and be more forgiving.

I. CORRECTING GRAMMATICAL ERRORS 3

J. CORRECTING GRAMMATICAL ERRORS 4

P re p ar in g for exam in ati o n s can be diffi cu lt to stu d ent s. First , give
yo u rse lf en ou gh ti m e to st ud y. D o no t le ave th em u nti l t he last e.g. …..it…………..
m inu te . (a) Wh e n so m e st u d ent s d o se e m to t hr ive o n last- m in u te a)……………………..
'c ram m in g', m o st of us agre e , t his is no t th e (b ) be tt e r way to ap p ro ach b)……………………..
an exam . Set (c ) in a ti m etab le fo r yo u r st u d y. Wr ite down how m any c)……………………..
exam s yo u h ave and o rgan ise yo u r st ud y acco rd in gly. Yo u m ay (d ) want s d)……………………..
to give so m e exam s m o re st u d y ti m e th an ot he rs, so fi nd (e ) t he e)……………………..
b alan ce th at yo u fe e l co m fo r tab le (f ) fo r . Se co nd , m ake su re yo u have f)………………………
e no u gh space to sp re ad yo u r text bo o ks and no te s ou t . Have yo u go t g)……………………..
e no u gh light ? (g) A re yo ur ch air co mfo r tab le ? A re yo ur co m pu te r h)……………………..
(h )gam e o ut o f sight ? Tr y and get r id (i ) with all d ist racti o n s and i)………………………
e n su re t hat yo u fe e l as co mfo r tab le an d ab le to fo cu s ( j) li ke p o ssib le . j)………………………
So m e love silen ce , ot he rs p refe r ba ck grou nd m u sic. Th in k abo ut wh ich
wo r ks for yo u an d ta ke t he ti m e to get it r ight .

Did you like drawing as a child? How about now? Drawing is actually good e.g…children…….
for us, especially child. Drawing is an especially important outlet for children a)……………………..
who do not have the(a)verb skills to communicate their feelings yet. When a b)……………………..
child (b)draw something familiar to them, they have the opportunity to think
c)……………………..
about what (c)them know and how they feel. That will also extend their
d)……………………..
(d)concentrate skills. They would be able to focus (e)in something for a longer
period of time. Drawing also helps to develop (f)manipulate skills that will assist e)……………………..
children to write. This means that when children draw, they are actually f)………………………
(g)trained themselves to write in the future and continue to hone (h)them g)……………………..
skills. Not everyone follows the same pattern so parents and caregivers should
h)……………………..
(i)promotes drawing as a way for their children to (j)learned and to have fun.
i)………………………
You can also join and draw with them!
j)………………………
K. CORRECTING GRAMMATICAL ERRORS 5

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L. CORRECTING GRAMMATICAL ERRORS 6

Dengue is one off the fastest-growing viral diseases in tropical countries. It is e.g. ….of…………..
transmitted (a)through the Aedes aegypt mosquito. It can pick up the virus when it a)……………………..
bites (b) a infected person and transmit it to the next person it bites. A person (c)whose b)……………………..
has been bitten will have symptoms such as headache, nausea and (d)severely muscle c)……………………..
as well as joint pain. (e)On severe cases, the disease can cause organ damage, internal d)……………………..
bleeding, respiratory distress and death. Based (f) at statistics from the World Health e)……………………..
Organisation, dengue may (g) infected up to 50 to 100 million people each year.(h) Even f)………………………
though there is no vaccine for the disease, the only way to (i)combating the spread of g)……………………..
the disease is mosquito control. We should make sure (j)your surroundings do not h)……………………..
become a mosquito-breeding place. i)………………………
j)………………………

Even though there are road signs reminders motorists to pay attention in school e.g….reminding..
zones, you must help yourself stay (a)safely too. Always remain focused when walking. a)……………………..
Never text or talk (b)into the phone while you are walking. If you need to, don't stop b)……………………..
suddenly (c)or block other people's way. Don't cross the road (d)during using any c)……………………..
electronic device. You should not (e)using your headphones when walking or crossing d)……………………..
the road. You must look around (f)in your surroundings so you are (g)awareness of any e)……………………..
oncoming vehicles. Always walk on the pavement. If you (h)has to walk on the road, f)………………………
you should face the oncoming traffic. In this way, you can (i)keeping out of the way of g)……………………..
any (j)moves vehicles. Remember to cross at the pedestrian walkway. Look right, left h)……………………..
and then right again before you cross the road. i)………………………
j)………………………
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N. CORRECTING GRAMMATICAL ERRORS 8

Camping is a fun activity or it is not without its dangers. Sometimes, it can get e.g. ….but…………
(a)still hot during the day. Therefore, spend these times in shaded areas. (b)Before you a)……………………..
want to go trekking, choose cooler mornings or evenings. When you are outdoors, keep b)……………………..
(c)yours skin protected (d)by sun exposure. Use sunscreen or wear a cap and cotton c)……………………..
clothes (e)but you don't perspire too much. Another potential danger is getting lost. d)……………………..
Never (f)going hiking alone. When you go hiking in a group, look (g)through your e)……………………..
surroundings carefully. This will help you familiarise yourself with the trail. You should f)………………………
also (h)carries a whistle with you. If you do get separated from the group, (i)remaining g)……………………..
calm and don't try to look (j)to your group members. Stay where you are. Use the h)……………………..
whistle to signal for help. i)………………………
j)………………………
SECTION B: INFORMATION TRANSFER

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QUESTION 1
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QUESTION 2

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Jane Goodall is a world-renowned anthropologist. She was born on 3 April 1934 in London. She is
known for studying chimpanzees in the wild.
As a young woman, Jane visited her friend who lived on a farm in Kenya. She loved the country so
much, she decided to stay. While she was there, she got a job studying chimpanzees. Then, she moved to
Tanzania. There, she worked in Gombe Stream National Park and observed chimpanzees.
When Jane first began to study chimpanzees, she had her own way of observing chimpanzees and
recording their behaviour. She spent 40 years doing that and learnt many interesting things about
chimpanzees. She learnt that chimpanzees use tools. She observed them using a blade of grass to catch
termites in a hole. She also saw them remove leaves from twigs to make the branch a tool. Another
interesting behaviour she discovered was that chimpanzees hunt in packs to trap animals and kill them for
meat. Before this, people thought that they were herbivores. Jane also observed that chimpanzees have
different personalities - some are kind, generous while others can be aggressive - and show emotions such
as anger or joy.
Later on, Jane spent many years protecting the chimpanzees and preserving their habitats. She also
wrote articles and books about her experience with chimpanzees, and won many awards too.

QUESTION 3

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Places of interest in the district of Air Jernih

There are many scenic waterfalls and lakes in the district of Air Jernih:
Seurut
To reach Seurut, take a 20-minute boat ride from Jati Jetty. Listen to the loud roars of the water
that falls into a flat and sandy area at the ground level. This area makes a perfect spot for
picnics. Many families with children come here early to get the best picnic spot. But this place
lacks dustbins.
Sembat
The water flows swiftly over a few slopes with rocks. It is popular among those who like
camping. There is a large area for setting up the tents.
Sebewah
There are a few good fishing spots around the huge lake. It is usually very crowded during
weekends and public holidays. Please take note that those who want to fish here must pay a fee
of RM10.00 to the Wildlife Department. Many species of freshwater fish are found here.

QUESTION 4

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Dear Jeffery,

Last weekend, a group of Environment Club members went on a camping trip. I was very excited
to go on the four-day, three-night stay with my fellow members.
Our first day was spent hiking through a jungle trail. We came to a stream but it was in a poor
state. There was a lot of rubbish stuck along the bank. We picked up as much rubbish as we could find.
After that, we hiked back to the campsite to wash up and have lunch.
The following day, we visited an orang asli village. We helped the villagers to harvest fruits and
vegetables in their farm. We also went on a fishing trip with some of the villagers. They gave us a few
tips to catch fish. When we returned to the village, we had lunch together with the villagers. We also
got a chance to eat the fish that the villagers had caught earlier.
On our third day, we went fishing. We used the tips we learnt from the villagers the day before.
We did not catch as many but we caught enough for our lunch. We were then divided into groups. We
built our own campfire and cooked the fish. After lunch and a short rest, we went on a 20-minute hike
to a waterfall. The waterfall was picturesque. The falling water created a beautiful mist. We swam in
the cool water until it was time to return to the campsite.
On our last day, we went tree-climbing. We took turns climbing a rope ladder to a wooden
platform. The platform was built on a tall, sturdy tree. We got a bird's eye view of our surroundings.
We reminisced about the things we did on the trip. Then, we returned to our campsite to pack.
I had a lot of fun and gained many new experiences which I will cherish. Bye.

Your friend,
YAZRI

QUESTION 5
Having good eyesight is one of the most important things you can do in order to maintain a
good quality of life. There are several things you can do to protect your eyesight as you grow 9
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QUESTION 6

Talking about monkeys! Some would love to have monkeys as pets while others irks the
idea of having a monkey around! It all depends on how you look at a monkey. In fact a monkey
can be an adorable animal yet a nuisance to have in the house too. Imagine a monkey jumping
from one end of the house to another or stealing your food and other belongings. In general
monkeys are regarded as intelligent and highly sociable animals.
A monkey is a primate that belongs to the suborder of Haplorrhini. There are around 260
species in the world. The length of the monkey ranges from 140-160 mm including the tail.
They weigh about 120-140 grams. There are some species that are one meter long weighing
about 35 kilograms. Monkeys are usually classified into two groups, the Old World Monkeys
found in Africa and Asia and the New World Monkeys found in South America. Most monkeys
are tree dwellers while some of them live on ground. Most monkeys live on seeds, flowers,
eggs, fruits, leaves, nuts and small insects including spiders. The monkey's tail helps them to
swing and walk easily on trees.
There are many species of monkeys. The most prominent is the spider monkey, so called
because of its long tail and spidery limbs. They are adept to walk on two legs across tree tops.
Those with extremely huge nose are called proboscis. This type of monkey lives on the south
of the continent of Australia and the island of Borneo.

QUESTION 7
Who Are Better Drivers?

Most men think they are better drivers than women. For a long time, this belief has gone
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The UK Government has released new figures that clearly show that women are consistently better
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The majority of men think

Women avoid risks that:
they are the true master of
the road when: (f)__________________________
(a)______________________ ________________________
__________________

The sense of danger creates:

Most men assume that: (g)__________________________
(b)______________________ ________________________
__________________
(h)__________________________
Who are better ________________________
drivers
The UK Government released
figures that show women are:
Women find it more difficult to:
(c)______________________
__________________ (i)___________________________
________________________

Men are responsible for: Women are more likely to have an

(d)______________________
accident:
__________________
(j)___________________________
Men commit: _______________________
(e)______________________
__________________

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QUESTION 8

Enjoy and discover the green, cool and refreshing Cameron Highlands with our friendly and
experienced tour guides.

* Sunrise Expedition Rainforest Adventure

Places of interest: Tour highlights:

•Sunrise watch at Gunung Brinchang Discover rafflesia, largest flower in the world
•Jungle trekking Aborigine village
•Tea plantation Blowpipe hunting demonstration
•Tea factory •Jungle trekking
•Reptile and butterfly farm •Duration of Reptile and butterfly farm
tour: 4 hours
Duration of tour: 6 hours

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QUESTION 9

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QUESTION 10

Deforestation in Malaysia

Malaysia is ranked as the 21st most biodiverse country in the world, with 2,199 endemic species of
animals. Unfortunately, 18% of these species are listed as "threatened". If Malaysia does not protect
them, they will become extinct.

Animals are not the only ones to be affected. The indigenous people of Malaysia depend on the
rainforest for medicine, shelter, and food. The destruction of the rainforest in Malaysia will damage
their traditional ways of life and the loss of their culture.

Logging deep in the jungle also affects cities and towns that are far away. This is because there are
less forested areas to soak up rainwater. Due to this, floods in cities and towns become more
common, which can result in the loss of life and damage to properties such as homes, roads, schools
and many more.

Organisations such as the Malaysian Nature Society and the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia
also known as, FRIM, are actively promoting the conservation of Malaysia's forest and conducting
research on methods to protect and conserve Malaysia's forest. Without such organisations, it
would not be long before the forests are completely lost.

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SECTION C – NON-LINEAR TEXT
QUESTION 1

KUALA LUMPUR TRADE FOOD FAIR 2018

Days: 16-18 November Opening hours: 10 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Venue: KL CONVENTION CENTRE

16 November Open to professional and food trade visitors only (registration needed)
1 7 & 18 November Open to the public (walk-in only)

Highlights:
• Booths - food products, food sample tasting
• Fruit village - local fresh fruits, fruit products and drinks
• Local agriculture products
• Pastry-making competition
• Fruit decorating competition
• Talks

LUCKY DRAW! (public only)

Stand a chance to win electrical gadgets, air tickets to Bali and many more!
Pre-register NOW! Deadline for online pre-registrati on: 12 November
REPLY COUPON

1 am interested to visit the KL Trade Food Fair 2018.

Name:………………………………………………………………………………

Company:_ ______ ____________

Address:

Tel:
F.maiT

Questions (a) - (d) :

Based on the notice, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
(a) Visitors can taste sample food products at the booths. _________(1 mark)
(b) The public do not need to send in the 'reply coupon'. _________(1 mark)
(c) 'Lucky Draw' will be featured on all three days of the fair. _________(1 mark)
(d) The last day of the fair is 18 November. _________(1 mark)

Questions (e) - (i) : Read the notice carefully and answer all the questions below.
(e) Name two contests organised at the fair.
(i)________________________________________________________________________________
(ii)_______________________________________________________________________________(2 marks)

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(f) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the notice.
Meaning Word
(i) a small quantity of something to show what the whole
thing should be like
(ii) (of an activity / service) available on, or performed
using the Internet

(2 marks)
(g) Why do you think the organisers want food trade visitors to register?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
(1 marks)
(h) Suggest one other activity the organisers can have during the fair.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
(1 marks)

(i) Your friend wants to know about the activities organised during the KL Food Fair. In about 50
words, write a postcard to your friend. In your postcard:
• suggest one activity from the notice which your friend will enjoy
• give reasons to support your suggestion

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QUESTION 2

Questions (a) - (d) :

Based on the brochure, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
(a) Fibre-rich food helps lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels. ___________(1 mark)
(b) Fruits and vegetables contain a lot of simple sugars. ___________(1 mark)
(c) You are at risk of getting diabetes if you are not in a healthy weight __________(1 mark)
range.
(d) Blood sugar levels are difficult to regulate if you don't eat on time. ___________(1 mark)

Questions (e) - (h) : Read the brochure carefully and answer all the questions below.
(e) Name two ways of eating which will raise your blood sugar level.
(i) _____________________________________________________________________________
(ii) ____________________________________________________________________________

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(2 marks)

(f) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the brochure.
Meaning Word
(i) the amount of food which is served to one person
(ii) control

(2 marks)

(g) Why should you have whole grain foods in your diet?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(h) State one other way that can help control diabetes.
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(i) Your friend wants to know how to control diabetes. In about 50 words, write a postcard to your friend.
In your postcard:
 suggest one way from the brochure to control diabetes
 give reasons to support your answer

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QUESTION 3

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

(a) The walking distance is divided into 5 main age groups. ___________(1 mark)

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(b) To collect cash donations participants will have to use sponsorship cards. ___________(1 mark)

(c) Participants will be given a period of four months to get sponsors. __________ (1 mark)

(d) Participants must pay a registration fee if they wish to take part in this event. __________(1 mark)

Questions (e) to (j): Read the advertisement carefully and answer the questions below.
(e) State an item that will be given free to the participants.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
( 1 mark)
f) How will the participants be informed about the total amount of money collected?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the brochure.
Meaning Word / Phrase
i. carried out at the same time
ii. those who are keen to take part

(h) Why do you think this event was held?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

(i) Why do you think senior citizens are free to choose the distance they want to walk?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

(j) Your friend wants to participate in this Charity Walk. In about 50 words write a note to your friend. In
your note:
• give details of the Charity Walk
• give reasons as to why he/she should participate in the Charity Walk
• add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

QUESTION 4

Read the advertisement below. Then answer questions (a) – (j).

Abu
Nasi Lemak
ANNEY'S
BEST ROTI CANAI 23
The best for authentic Nasi Lemak since the Anney is a trusted face among
60s. Third generation of owners. Secret regular clientele. Popularity of this brand
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Questions (a) - (a): Based on the advertisements state whether the following statements are I RUE or

FALSE.

(a) Ravi's Tandoori Corner serves Naan with various curries. ________(1 mark)

(b) Jinjang Fried Duck is an international franchise brand. ________(1 mark)

(c) Abu's Nasi Lemak has served people for several generations. ________(1 mark)

(d) Anney's Roti Canai is always served with fresh curries. ________(1 mark)

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

(e) Which business can you expect to set up quickly?

__________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(f) Which business is open continuously?

__________________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

Meaning Phrase

(i) an unrevealed fact

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(ii) people who live outside their native
country

(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the advertisements

(h) Why must we place bookings to eat at Ravi's Tandoori Corner?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(i) What is special about the roti canai available at Anney's Roti Canai?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
_____________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(j) You plan to take your friend out for dinner to one of these restaurants.
Which one would you choose? In about 50 words, write a suitable response.
your response:
 State your choice
 Give reasons to support your choice
 Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting.

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(10 marks)

QUESTION 5
Read the advertisement below. Then, answer questions (a) - (j).

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INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT IN MALACCA

A' Famosa Resort A' Famosa Fort

This 520-hectare resort is in the town of Alor Gajah. It is Built in 1511, it is one of the oldest surviving European
popular among Malaysian and Singaporean tourists as architectural remains in Asia. A'Famosa is perhaps
their weekend getaway. This hotel encompasses 1300 Malacca's best known sightseeing spot. Originally
acres of land and can only be described as a major constructed by Alfonso de Albuquerque (who led the
theme park. There are several amusement parks within Portuguese invasion on the Malacca Sultanate), the
it including Animal World Safari, Water World and remains of the fort is located downhill from St. Paul's
Cowboy Town. Church.
Baba-Nyonya Heritage Museum Coral Wonderland
In the early sixteenth century, many Chinese The first coral park hosts over 1000 species of marine
entrepreneurs in Malacca married local Malay women. fish and corals. Opened in 2011, the coral park
The descendants of these marriages were known as
Peranakan. The Babas (male Sino-Malays) flaunted their
affluence by purchasing Dutch townhouses and
.
gives us a chance for an in-depth look at
marine life It is situated at Level 4, Dataran
Pahlawan shopping mall. It is also the longest
transforming them into out-and-out palaces. The interactve touch pool in Asia. Visitors can freely touch
interiors of these homes were luxuriously decorated marine life such as starfish, sea cucumbers, bamboo
with Dutch- influenced fixtures including hand- painted sharks and sea urchins with help and explanaton from
tles and Victorian lamps. its informatve tour assistants.
Hang Jebat Mausoleum
Hang Jebat Mausoleum is a burial ground along Jalan Kampung Kuli dedicated to Malacca's legendary warrior,
Hang Jebat. Also known as Makam Hang Jebat, the crypt clearly predates the 1512 Portuguese Occupaton, but
its exact date of constructon remains a mystery. The well-maintained grave is an Acehnese-style tomb, usually
used to mark the burial grounds of sultans and high-ranking ministers.

Questions (a) - (d): Based on the advertisement, state whether the following statements are

TRUE or FALSE.

(a) There are some amusement parks within A'Famosa Fort. _________(1 mark)

(b) A' Famosa Fort is next to St. Paul's Church. _________(1 mark)

(c) Coral Wonderland has many species of fish and corals. _________(1 mark)

(d) Hang Jebat Mausoleum is along Jalan Kampung Kuli. _________(1 mark)

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

(e) Where can you learn about the Peranakan descendants?

___________________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(f) Which of the places is widely recognised by tourists?

___________________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

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(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the advertisement.
Meaning Word
i. people who run businesses

ii. in every way

(2 marks)
(h) Opened in 2011, the coral park gives us a chance for an in-depth look at marine life.

Based on the statement above, state one thing that you can learn about marine life.

_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(i) Why do you think Alfonso de Albuquerque built the A'Famosa?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(j) You plan to visit one of these places in Malacca.

In about 50 words, write an email to your cousin.
In your email:
• state the place you plan to visit
• give reasons to support your choice
• add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

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QUESTION 6

Questions (a) - (d):

Based on the pamphlet, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
(a) One of the causes of depression is having relationship problems. _________
(b) Teenagers do not get depressed when they are socially accepted by their peers. _________

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(c) Rising higher education costs can cause depression in parents. _________
(d) Teenagers whose parents are separated or divorced tend to try illicit drugs. _________

Questions (e) - (h):

Read the pamphlet carefully and answer the questions below.
(e) If your friend is suffering from depression, what would you advise him or her?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the pamphlet.
MEANING WORD/PHRASE
(i) Regardless of the effort needed
(ii) A large number of

(f) Suggest two ways to prevent someone from being overwhelmed by academic stress.

(i) __________________________________________________________________________________

(ii)__________________________________________________________________________________

State one other problem that will contribute to depression apart from the ones stated in the
pamphlet.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Your friend is writing an essay on causes of depression that are normally faced
teenagers. She asks for your input.
In about 50 words, write an e-mail to your friend.
In your e-mail:
• suggest one of the causes of depression from the pamphlet
• provide one way to overcome the cause that you have mentioned

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QUESTION 7

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Questions (a) - (d):

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Based on the poster, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
(a) Flood is a man-made event. __________
(b) People lose valuable items during a flood. __________
(c) Flood occurs when the drainage system cannot contain the water __________
and causes it to overflow.
(d) Plants flourish when there is a flood. __________

Questions (e) - (g):

Read the poster carefully and answer the questions below.
(e) State two things you would do if flooding occurs in your housing area.
(i)_________________________________________________________________________________
(ii)________________________________________________________________________________

(f) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the poster.
Meaning Word

(i) subside
(ii) farm animals that are

(g) Why you think one should not drive in flooded areas?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

(h) Your friend is living in a flood-prone area and wants to know what to do during a flood.
In about 50 words, write an e-mail to your friend.
In your e-mail:
• suggest three things to do during a flood
• add other relevant information to make your writing interesting
sarah@yahoo.com

What to do during flood

Dear Sarah,
I hope you are doing fine. I know you are living in a flood prone area and I want to
give you some tips on what to do during a flood. First of all, you should always be
alert of your surroundings during the rainy season. Then, quickly move to higher
ground when you sense that your area is flooding. Finally, always listen to the
radio for any updates about the flood. Flood can cause loss of human life as well
as waterborne diseases. There will also be disruption of water and electric supply
during flood. Life is going to be tough for a while. So please take care of yourself,
stay safe and don’t forget to contact me if you need any help.
Annie

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QUESTION 1

Read the story below.

Two best friends, Sam and Jason, met with an accident on their way to Boston City. The
following morning, Sam woke up blind and Jason was still unconscious. Dr Berkeley was
standing at his bedside looking at his health chart and medications with a thoughtful
expression on his face. When he saw Sam awake, he beamed at him and asked, "How
are you feeling today Sam?"
Sam tried to put up a brave face and smiled back saying, "Absolutely wonderful,
Doctor. I am very grateful for all that you have done for me." Dr Berkeley was moved
by Sam's deed. All that he could say was, "You are a very brave man, Sam, and God will
make it up to you in one way or another."
While he was moving on to the next patient, Sam called back at him almost
pleading, "Promise me you won't tell Jason anything."
"You know I won't do that. Trust me," said Dr Berkeley and walked away. "Thank
you," whispered Sam.
Months later when Jason had recovered considerably, he stopped hanging out
with Sam. He felt discouraged and embarrassed to spend time with a disabled person

like Sam. Sam felt lonely since he didn't have anybody else other than Jason to count
on. Things went from bad to worse.

One day, Sam died with great sadness. When Jason was called on his burial, he
found a letter waiting for him. Dr Berkeley gave it to him with an expressionless face
and said, "This is for you, Jason. Sam had asked me to give it to you when he was
gone."
In the letter, Sam had said, "Dear Jason, I have kept my promise in the end to
lend you my eyes if anything had happened to them. Now, there is nothing more that I
can ask from God, than the fact that you will see the world through my eyes. You will
always be my best friend Sam."
When Jason had finished reading the letter, Dr Berkeley said, "I had promised
Read the story carefully and answer questions (a) - (f).
(a) Where were Sam and Jason going when they met with an accident?
____________________________________________________________________________________

(b) State two characteristics of each character below. Support your answers with evidence
from the text.
Jason:
(i) Characteristic: ______________________________________________________________________
Evidence from the passage:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

(ii) Characteristic: ______________________________________________________________________

Evidence from the passage:______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

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Sam:
(i) Characteristic: ______________________________________________________________________
Evidence from the passage:______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

(ii) Characteristic: _____________________________________________________________________

Evidence from the passage: _____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the story.

Meaning Word

(i) smiled radiantly

(ii) handicapped

(iii) to feel well again

(iv) lose confidence

(d) If you were Sam, would you have done the same? Give a reason for your answer.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

(e) In your opinion, whaf kind of a person Jason would have been prior to the accident?
Why do you say so?
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

(f) State two changes a person has to adapt to if he suddenly loses his eyesight.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

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QUESTION 2

Read the email below.

Hello Shamsul,

I was surprised to receive an email from you with the title 'Boarding school'. I didn't know you were
interested in attending a boarding school. Studying in boarding school is like living in your school. It can
be a wonderful experience if you can enjoy all it has to offer. When you are at a boarding school, there
will be time to attend classes and participate in co-curricular activities. There are prayers, meals and
sleep time too.

There are many good reasons to study in a boarding school. I was eager to go because I used to
listen to stories about my father and uncle's school days in their boarding school. I found their
experience interesting and exciting.

Boarding schools have a reputation for academic excellence. You will have the opportunity to
maintain excellence in your studies. Since you are living in your school, there is more time for the
teachers to conduct extra lessons or enrichment programmes in the evening.

Getting into a boarding school is not easy. It is very competitive, Shamsul. They only accept the
best so when you get into the school you will be living among motivated high achievers. Your school
mates will motivate and inspire you to work hard and aim high. This is a confidence booster and will help
you prepare for tackling obstacles in life.

Living in a boarding school can be tough too. It can be a little frightening being away from your
family and home. You may cry in the beginning. I have to admit I did too but soon I made friends. It was
not so bad after that. A few months after that, boarding school felt like my second home and my school
mates and teachers my second family.

I think you should apply to go to a boarding school, Shamsul. It will be a life- changing
experience. I'll be happy to answer more questions you have about studying in a boarding school so feel
free to email me.

Your cousin,

Isham

Read the text carefully and answer questions (a) to (i).

(a) Why was Isham surprised by the subject of Shamsul's email?

___________________________________________________________________________________

(b) Do you think Isham ever went to boarding school? Why?

___________________________________________________________________________________

(c) What was Isham's reason for attending boarding school?

___________________________________________________________________________________

(d) What are boarding schools well-known for?

___________________________________________________________________________________

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(e) How can Shamsul maintain his excellent academic results while at the boarding school?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

(f) Fill in the table with appropriate word from the text.
Meaning Word/Phrase

(i) a widespread belief that something has a particular characteristic

(ii) things that prevents progress
(iii) to be ambitious
(iv) helps increase something

(g) How can a boarding school environment benefit Shamsul?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

(h) How did Isham overcome his feeling of loneliness when he first live in a boarding school?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

(i) Isham says that going to boarding school is "a life-changing experience". Suggest one

way it does.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

QUESTION 3
Read the article on diabetes.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a health condition that causes high blood sugar levels because the body is unable to
produce or use the hormone, insulin. One can develop diabetes due to genetic factors, improper diet,
obesity and lack of exercise.

There are three main types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body does not produce
Insulin. This type of diabetes is sometimes referred to as juvenile diabetes or early- onset diabetes.
About 10% of all diabetes cases are Type 1. The more common type of diabetes is the Type 2
sometimes referred to as adult-onset diabetes and approximately 90% of all cases of diabetes
worldwide are of this type. It occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or when the
cells are unable to use the insulin properly (insulin resistance). Type 2 diabetes is often diagnosed later
in life, after the age of 45. Gestational diabetes, on the other hand, affects females during pregnancy.

So, what are the symptoms of diabetes? A person experiences extreme thirst and frequent urination.
They will experience severe hunger pangs and an increase in appetite. Another common symptom is
the feeling of increased tiredness and weakness. Unusual weight loss, blurred vision and frequent
infections can also occur. Wounds and sores tend to take longer to heal among diabetic patients.
Doctors believe that all types of diabetes are treatable. Although there is no known cure, one can get
rid of the symptoms without medication, through a combination of exercise, proper diet and body

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weight control.

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

(a) How does the body react when it is unable to produce the hormone, insulin?
_____________________________________________________________________________________

(b) What are the common causes of diabetes?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

(c) Why do you think Type 1 diabetes is referred to as 'juvenile' or 'early-onset diabetes'?
_____________________________________________________________________________________

(d)When does a person develop Type 2 diabetes?

(i) ___________________________________________________________________________________

(ii) __________________________________________________________________________________

e) Complete the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the article.

Meaning Word/ Phrase
i. problem of being excessively overweight
ii. able to withstand
iii. not able to see clearly
iv. discovered and identified disease based on the
symptoms

(f) Which type of diabetes is common among older people?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

(g) How can a person having diabetes prevent it from getting worse?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

(h) State two common symptoms of diabetes.

(i) ___________________________________________________________________________________
(ii) __________________________________________________________________________________

(i) Suggest two other ways you can ensure that you do not get diabetes at a later age.
(i) ___________________________________________________________________________________
(ii)___________________________________________________________________________________

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QUESTION 4
The Wise Old Man
A wealthy man had a son. The son, used to growing up in rich circumstances,
started to have some bad habits. He was a good student and studied hard. The father
was confident that he would be successful in life. Yet, he was worried about the bad
habits like smoking and drinking that he had.

There was a wise old man who lived just outside their village. The rich man
approached the wise old man and told him about his son's habits. He asked him to help
the boy get over his bad habits.

Upon the fathers request, the son went to meet the wise old man. When the boy
reached the old man's house, he found the old man walking about in his garden.
After introducing himself, he waited to see how the old man was going to force him
to change his habits. To his surprise, the old man pointed out a tiny plant growing
in the ground. He asked him to pull it out. The boy easily pulled it out with just his
forefinger and thumb.

When he waited triumphantly for his next task, the old man pointed to a slightly
bigger plant. This time, the boy pulled it out by grasping the plant with a single palm.
After that came a bigger bush. The boy managed to pull it out using both hands. The
wise old man next pointed to a guava tree and asked the boy to pull it out. The boy
remonstrated. He declared that it was impossible to pull it out as it was already a
small tree.

The wise old man then sat down and started to talk. He explained that the plants
were all like his bad habits. The longer the habits were not dealt with, the larger and
stronger they would become. Once they have reached a certain stage, it would be
impossible to remove them.

The wise man then pointed out that only the boy could remove them. Nobody,
however old or wise, could remove them from the boy. It was up to the boy himself
to remove them. The old man explained, "Your father thinks that because I am old
I am wise and will find a way to help you. Always remember this, only you can help
yourself!"

The boy said, "But grandpa, all my friends smoke and drink. I will lose my friends if I
change my habits."

The wise old man said, "If they insist that you must smoke and drink to be their
friend, then they are not worth being your friend. People who do not respect your
values will never make good friends. They are not good for you. Your father says that
you are a bright student. When you have the right values you will succeed. When you
are successful, you will find other friends who are successful. You will find that most
of your present friends will not be as successful as you. Just as a good cup of tea is
made with the right mix, success is made by mixing with the right people. Your habits
are like those small plants that you easily pulled out. Pull them out now. Don't delay.
Remember, only you can do it!"

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

(a) Why was the father worried

_____________________________________________________________________________________

(b) What were the boy's bad habits?

(i) ___________________________________________________________________________________
(ii) __________________________________________________________________________________

(c) Whom did the father approach to help his son?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

(d) Why did the boy go to see the old man?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the text.
Meaning Word/Phrase
(i) came near
(ii) a settled or regular tendency or practice,
especially one that is hard to give up
(iii)having achieved popularity, profit or
distinction
(iv)make late or slow

(f) Was the father right is sending his son to the old man?
_____________________________________________________________________________________

(g) Why did the old man ask the boy to pull out the plants?
_____________________________________________________________________________________

(h) Give two reason to show how the old man was correct in making the boy pull the plants out.
(i) __________________________________________________________________________________
(ii) __________________________________________________________________________________

(i) Mention two other bad habits that need to be changed quickly.
(i) ___________________________________________________________________________________
(ii) __________________________________________________________________________________

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QUESTION 5

Time management refers to the way we organize and plan the time we spend on
specific activities. There are many benefits to understand and learning time management.
The objective of time management is to increase effectiveness, efficiency and
productivity. Besides, we get a better professional reputation and experience less stress.

A lack of time management has many undesirable consequences. We can miss deadlines,
have inefficient work flow, poor quality of work and a poor professional reputation.
Besides, because of all these negatives, we may also have higher stress levels.
There are five specific skills that students need to develop to be able to manage their
time well. Practice makes perfect. As long as the student is diligent in sticking to his
schedule, he will be able to have good time management.

1. The ability to say no

It is important to be able to say no when invitations to friendly outings will intrude on
one's time set aside for studies or revision. In school friendship, a simple trip for pizza
can turn into several hours of just hanging out.

2. Spacing things out

This means doing things without delay. If there is an exam in two months, revisions should
be started today. This can mean doing at least two revisions before the exam day is here.
Even when there is no exam near, revisions should be programmed into one's study time-
table.

3. Use social time wisely

Study time must be programmed to set aside sufficient hours for socializing. Just hanging
out with friends without playing games is also an important part of overall development.

4. Checking priorities again and again

Life is full of twists and turns. Even the best programme of time management can be
turned totally upside down by unforeseen events. Changes must be made to one's schedule
to adjust well to drastic changes that happen.

5. Health, sleep and exercise

Any good programme for time management must include a minimum schedule for physical
exertion as well as physical rest. To stay healthy, it is also important to have an intelligent
diet. This does not mean avoiding bad eating habits only. It also means that we must be
aware of our diet.

Nearly every successful student will have definite study patterns. Those who have regular
study schedules will be surprised that without knowing it they have been following the
principles of time management.

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

(a) What is the text about?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

(b) Name two benefits of time management.

(i) ___________________________________________________________________________________
(ii) __________________________________________________________________________________

(c) What happens when time management is ignored?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

(d) Why is the absence of time management considered as bad?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the text.
MEANING WORD/PHRASE
(i) the opinion held about a person or a thing
(ii) things considered more important than other
(iii) rereading work done previously to improve
one's knowledge of a subject, typically to prepare
for an examination
(iv) a plan for carrying out a process or
procedure, giving lists of intended events and
times.

(f) When is it important to say no sometimes?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

(g) How must social time be programmed?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

(h) Mention two bad effects of bad time management or the lack of it.
(i) ___________________________________________________________________________________
(ii) __________________________________________________________________________________

(i) Mention two things you can personally do to improve your time management.
(i)___________________________________________________________________________________
(ii)__________________________________________________________________________________

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QUESTION 6

In 1999, Putrajaya, which spans an area of 5000 hectares, was launched as the new administrative
capital of the Malaysian Federal Government. It is located 25 km south of Kuala Lumpur, the previous
administrative capital, which was found to be overcrowded and congested.

Putrajaya has become a tourist attraction and tourists are spoilt for choice as this modern city has so
much to offer. There are a number of grand government buildings, mosques such as the Putra
Mosque, palaces and monuments such as the Millennium Monument, spectacular bridges which are
illuminated with changing coloured lights at night, lakes and of course the numerous nature parks. It
also has luxurious hotels, such as the Putrajaya Shangri-La and other five-star hotels.

The Perdana Putra which houses the office complex of the Prime Minister of Malaysia is one such
tourist attraction. Located on the main hill in Putrajaya, the Perdana Putra has become synonymous
with the executive branch of the Malaysian federal government.

Another tourist attraction is the Natural History Museum which was opened to the public in 2010. A
visit to this museum would be like an experience out of a fantasy-adventure comedy film A Night at
the Museum because of the displays of specimens of mammals, birds, insects, sea creatures and
special insects. Other exhibits in the museum include herbal plants, a collection of gems, fossils, rocks
and even a rock fragment from the moon taken during the last Apollo expedition. This museum has
also become a centre for research and study. The moment you step into this museum you will be
captivated by the white skeleton of a 12m-long Bryde's whale situated at the entrance of the ground
floor exhibition area.

For those who enjoy shopping, Putrajaya's Alamanda Mall provides exciting brands to choose from, a
wide variety of restaurants, a cinema to catch the latest blockbuster and more.

Read the article below on Putrajaya carefully and answer questions (a) - (j).

(a) When was Putrajaya made the administrative capital of the Malaysian Government?
___________________________________________________________________________________

(b) Where was the administrative centre before Putrajaya became the centre?
___________________________________________________________________________________

(c) Why was Putrajaya made the new administrative capital of Malaysia?
___________________________________________________________________________________

(d) Why does the writer state that tourists will be spoilt for choice when they visit Putrajaya?
(i) __________________________________________________________________________________
(ii)__________________________________________________________________________________

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(e) Complete the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the article.

Meaning Word/phrase
(i) covers about
(ii) lit up
(iii) has the same association
(iv) attracted by

(f) State one distinct attraction at the National History Museum that would be similar to a fantasy-
adventure experience for a visitor.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

(g) How will a visitor feel at the entrance of the Natural History Museum. Why would he feel so?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

(h) Who would be interested in going to Alamanda Mall in Putrajaya?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

(i) State two other reasons why you would like to take a tourist to Putrajaya.
(i)___________________________________________________________________________________
(ii)__________________________________________________________________________________

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WRITING SECTION

RECOUNTS

QUESTION 1

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QUESTION 2

You are a Scout and during the holidays you went camping. Based on the notes below,

describe what you saw and did during the camp.

-15 Scouts, 4 teachers - camping – Templer’s Park - bus - excited

- briefed - group chores - reaching - pitch - tents
-collected branches - group – cooking
- menu - boiled eggs - sandwiches –
games - rested
- trekking - stopped - waterfall - swim – play
- screams - slipped off - child - caught - unconscious - swift current - mother - crying
out - two senior Scouts and a teacher - dived - caught - fast flowing - in time - child - given
first aid - revived - thankful - quick action and bravery
-evening - home - tired - discussing - incident

When writing your account, you should:

(f) use all the notes given
(g) elaborate on the notes given to make it more interesting
(h) make sure it is not less than 120 words

Write your draft here. Use the writing checklist to edit and revise your work. Copy the corrected version
in your exercise book.

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SPEECH

QUESTION 1

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QUESTION 2

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Write your draft here. Use the writing checklist to edit and revise your work. Copy the corrected version
in your exercise book.

TOPIC:
GREETING THE AUDIENCE:

PURPOSE OF SPEECH: INTERESTING VOCABULARY USEFUL LINKERS

PARAGRAPH 1 PARAGRAPH 2 PARAGRAPH 3

CONCLUSION:

WRITING AN ITINERARY

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QUESTION 1

CAUSE AND EFFECT

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QUESTION 1

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QUESTION 2

Identify the cause and effects in this story. You may add your own idea. Write your draft here. Use the
writing checklist to edit and revise your work. Copy the corrected version in your exercise book.

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DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY – MY FAVOURITE THINGS

QUESTION 1

TASK 1

TASK 2

Copy the completed essay in your exercise book.

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DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY – PEOPLE

Using all the details that you have about that person, write an essay describing the person in your
exercise book.

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DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY – PLACE

TASK 1

One of your friends who lives overseas would like you to describe a popular place of

interest in Malaysia for tourists. Write a description of this place. Include the following in

your description. Use the graphic organizer below to brainstorm your ideas.
(i) Name the popular destination - in the city centre, island, northern part of West Malaysia,
East Malaysia
(j) How to get there? - by boat, by plane, highway
(k) What are some of the interesting places there - hills, museums, tram rides, sandy
beaches, water sports activities, botanical garden, tower, historical sites
(l) Why is this place a popular destination? - natural beauty, spectacular view, variety of
food, luxurious hotels, comfort, beautiful scenery

TOPIC:

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TASK 2
Write your draft here. Use the writing checklist to edit and revise your work. Copy the corrected version
in your exercise book.

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FORMAL LETTER

TASK 1

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TASK 2

Write your draft here. Use the writing checklist to edit and revise your work. Copy the corrected version
in your exercise book.

TIP:

THE PERSON ON TOP OF THE

LETTER SHOULD BE THE SAME
PERSON SIGNING AT THE
BOTTOM

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ARTICLE

TASK 1

Complete the article by matching the elaboration below to its main idea in the sentences. Give title to
your article.

Elaboration

• as it can result in hospitalisation.

• thrown away after use

• a tissue when coughing or sneezing

• short for influenza

• especially your eyes, nose and mouth

• to recover from an attack

• that spreads easily

• during the rainy season

• very high fever, cough, sore throat, headache, body aches and tiredness

Title: _____________________________

Every year, thousands of people all over the world contract the flu, (1)_________________________ It is
a virus (2)______________________________In Malaysia, it occurs especially
(3)__________________________________Many people confuse the flu with the common cold. Both
illnesses are respiratory in nature but the flu is more serious (4)________________________________.
So how does a person know that he is having a flu attack? When you have the flu, you will usually
experience (5)_____________________________________. The flu patient takes about two weeks
(6)_________________________________. This illness is especially dangerous for toddlers below two
and people over 65 years. Their recovery process is slower. Coughing and sneezing spread flu viruses
from person to person. Furthermore, the flu virus spreads easily and anybody coming into contact with a
flu patient can be infected. What is the best way to stop the spread of the flu virus? Cleanliness is of the
utmost importance. Cover your nose and mouth with (7)____________________________. The tissue
should be (8)___________________________. Always stay away from people who are sick.
Try not to touch your face (9)_______________________________________. Finally, make sure you
wash your hands with soap or a cleanser regularly.

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TASK 2

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INFORMAL LETTER

Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer from the box below. Then, REWRITE the letter.

enjoyable and educational keeping well take a tour

stayed at drove up tour by
tea leaves How are you your suggestion
was invigorating were awestruck a sea of green leaves
We borrowed At the end of the tour learnt about
full loads tea plantation Send my regards to Auntie
had the time of our lives eye-opener waved warmly
grand treat plucking tea leaves fast and hard
made from

________________,
________________,
________________.

31 July 2018

My dear ______________,

(1)_________________________________ and Auntie? I hope that both of you are

(2)______________________________.Thank you so much for (3)
______________________________ to visit the Highlands tea plantation. We had such an
(4)____________________________________________ trip.

As we (5) ______________________________ to the plantation resort, through the rows of tea

plants, we (6) ______________________________ by the vastness of the plantation land. There were
rows and rows of tea plants like (7) _____________________________________, as far as the eye can
see!

We (8) ______________________________ the Highlands Tea Garden Resort for a night. The
first thing we did when we arrived was to (9) ______________________________ of the plantation on
the back of a lorry. We chose to (10) ______________________________ lorry because in the open
vehicle, we could almost touch the (11) ______________________________ as it slowly weaved its way
between the low tea shrubs. The smell of fresh tea leaves (12) ______________________________!

Then the lorry took us to the tea factory where we (13) ______________________________ tea
drying and the different grades of tea. (14) ______________________________, we had afternoon tea
at the café where there were so many delicious cakes and pastries, some (15)
______________________________ tea. Father gave us a (16) ______________________________.
We could choose anything we wanted!

(17) ______________________________ bicycles from the resort and we went cycling to the
plantation workers’ settlement. They were very friendly as we passed their houses and they
(18) ______________________________ at us.

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The next morning before we left, we got up very early to watch the workers (19)
______________________________. They worked so (20) ______________________________. Soon
they were walking with (21) ______________________________ of tea leaves to the collecting lorries.

You know, Uncle, this trip has been an (22) ______________________________ for me.
Whenever I drink tea now, I will always remember the tea shrubs and the workers who worked so hard
at the (23) ______________________________. Thank you once again for your suggestion.
Everyone truly enjoyed themselves. We really (24)
_______________________________________________________. (25)
___________________________________. Until then, bye!

Your niece,

………………………………….

TASK 2
Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this queston.

You have just returned from a school trip during the school holiday recently. Write a letter to your cousin
telling him about your trip.
• when you went on the trip
• the date of the school trip
• how many people went on the trip
• how you travelled to the place
• where your stayed
• how long you stayed
• accommodation
• two activities you did during the stay

When writing out your letter:

 you may use the notes given
 write what you learned during the trip
 add any other relevant information
 write in not less than 150 words

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SUMMARY

TASK 1

Tsunamis are usually caused by other

natural disaster like an

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TASK 2

A seahorse is actually a fish,

but it does not

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