SMK TONG HUA, BINTANGOR

FINAL EXAMINATION 2017

ENGLISH- FORM 1

NAME: ____________________ CLASS: ____________ MARKS: ________________

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Answer all questions.

2. Please write your answers on the test paper.
3. For Question 3 (j), Question 6 and Question 7, please write your answers on your writing
pad.
SECTION A- 10 MARKS

The text below is about food rationing.

Question 1 [10 marks]

Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in 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.

During World War 2, shopping was very different for the

British people. Food rationing were introduced. This meant e.g. was
that each individual could only bought a certain amount of a)
food per week. Food rationing was carry out to make sure that b)

each person receive a fair share of food especially c)

where there was a shortage of a certain type of food. If a d)

person had bought their share of food for the week, they have e)

to wait for the following week to buy more of them. People f)

used money but coupons from a ration book to buy the things g)

they needed. Before they could use its coupons, they had to h)

register at a local shops. In the beginning, food such as sugar, i)

tea and butter were rationed. At 1941, each person could buy j)

only one egg a week. Later, clothes, soap and paper were
rationed.
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 SECTION B- 30 MARKS

Question 2 [10 marks]

Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a)-(j).

Cycling Trip in Japan

I recently went on a seven-day cycling trip in Japan. Previously, I had gone cycling in
Cambodia, Thailand, Australia and Singapore. This trip was extra special because it was the
first time I would be the leader of the group.

The first two days in Tokyo was spent cycling around the city, enjoying the parks and
temples. We also cycled to Yanesan district to experience old Tokyo. There were many old
buildings, where residents still maintained a traditional lifestyle.

The next day, we visited the Imperial Palace. Once a month, the roads around the
palace are open only to cyclists and pedestrians. We got the chance to meet fellow cyclists
from other countries.

The following day, we woke up around 2.00 a.m. so we could leave at 3.00 a.m. to
cycle to Tsukiji Fish Market. The world-famous tuna auction would be held there. Only 120
visitor passes would be given out so we hoped to get them when the market opened at 5.00
a.m.

On the fifth day, we took a train ride, with our bicycles packed in bags, to Hakone. We
stayed there for one night. We had the chance to witness the breath- taking view of Mount
Fuji. We also went on a cruise and a cable-car ride, and visited art museums.

We returned to Tokyo on the sixth day and flew home the day after.

Day 1
Day 5 & Day 6
a.
f.
b. Cycling Trip in
Japan g.

Day 2 h.
c.
i.
d.

Day 7
Day 4
j.
e.
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Question 3 [10 marks]

Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a)-(j).

Snow City Petting Farm

• Open every day • Open every day except Monday

• 11a.m. To 7.00p.m. • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Entrance fee: RM10 • Entrance fee: RM12 (adult) RM7 (child)
• Walk through a snow house • Pet the rabbits, deer, goats, lambs and
• Play in the snow many more
• Visit the four seasons exhibit • Catch-and-release fish at the pond
• Pony rides

Vintage Car Show

Butterfly Park
• 15 April to 23 April
• Open daily
• 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
• Entrance fee: Free
• Entrance fee:
• Classic cars
RM8 (adult) RM5 (child)
• Sports cars
• A variety of butterflies
• Try the race stimulators
• A large variety of flowers
• Original sporting merchandise for sale
• Beautiful landscape

National Art Gallery

• Open daily except Mondays

• Time: 10 am to 5 pm Gift
• Entrance fee: Free . shop: 20%
• Local artists’ exhibits - oil and watercolour paintings discount
• Pottery exhibits - new
• Bronze sculptures

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Based on the record, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. [4 marks]

a The Butterfly Park and Snow City are never dosed. ____________

b Visitors can catch their own pets at the Petting Farm. ____________

c The Vintage Car Show is on for a limited period. ____________

d Only the National Arts Gallery has a gift shop. ____________

e Name the place to go if you want to admire the beauty of nature? [1 mark]

___________________________________________________________________

f. Which place do you think would appeal to children? Give a reason. [1 mark]

____________________________________________________________________

g. Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the advertisements. [2 marks]

Meaning Word
(i) to be of the highest quality and

the best of its kind

(ii) goods or items to be sold

h. What can visitors enjoy looking at while visiting the National Art Gallery? [1 mark]

___________________________________________________________________

i. Why do some of the places not charge an entrance fee? [1 mark]

__________________________________________________________________

j You want to suggest visiting one of the places with your cousin on a Saturday. In about
50 words, write an e-mail to your cousin.

In your email:

• state which place you think both of you should go.

• give reasons for your choice.
• add other relevant information to make your writing interesting.

For question j, please write your response on your writing pad.

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 SECTION C- 20 MARKS

Question 4: Read the letter from Ginny to Swee Meng. [10 marks]

Dear Swee Meng,

I am so happy to hear from you. How are you and your family? I have been meaning to
write to you about our last conversation.

I know exactly how you feel because I used to forsake rest too. I was spending too
much time staying connected with my friends and relatives through emails, text messages
and instant messenger. I did not get enough sleep at night so I ended up feeling tired and
sleepy in the morning.

Here is what I did to overcome the problem. Firstly, I logged out from my email
account, instant messenger or a social networking site when I wanted to go to sleep. Your
friends will also log out if they see that you are not online.

Then, you should turn off any electrical devices in your bedroom. If you leave them
switched on, the glowing screens or dim lights can make it harder for you to fall asleep.
Moreover, hearing the pings coming from your devices in the middle of the night only makes
matters worse.

I also think that you should make sleep a priority. Tell your friends that you will not
answer any calls and text messages, or reply to emails one hour before your bedtime. This
will give you enough time to prepare for bed. Your body and mind needs time to wind down
as bedtime approaches.

Please try out these steps to a more peaceful slumber. A good night's sleep is what
your body needs to boost your energy so you can focus in school the next day.

I hope these tips will be useful to you. Please write soon. Well, I have to pen off now. I
have attached some photos of my trip in this email. Hope to hear from you soon. Bye!

Yours sincerely,

Marina

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Answer questions (a) – (j).

(a) Why was Ginny tired and sleepy in the morning? [1 mark]
__________________________________________________________________________

(b) What will Swee Meng's friends do if they see that she is not online? [1 mark]

(c) List two disadvantages of leaving your gadgets switched on in the bedroom. [2 marks]
i. _________________________________________________________________________
ii._________________________________________________________________________
(d) According to Ginny, what should be Swee Meng's priority? [1 mark]
__________________________________________________________________________
(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the letter. [4 marks]
Meaning Word/ Phrase
i. to stop having
ii. a particular place
iii. connected to the computer
iv. a good relaxing sleep

(g) What should Swee Meng do one hour before bedtime? [1 mark]
__________________________________________________________________________

(h) Why should Swee Meng have enough time to prepare for bed? [1 mark]
__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________
(i) Why do you think Swee Meng should get enough sleep? Give two reasons. [2 marks]
i.

ii._________________________________________________________________________

(j) Give 2 other suggestions to help Swee Meng prepare for bedtime. [2 marks]

i. ________________________________________________________________________

ii. ________________________________________________________________________

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

News Break
By Max Fatchen

Now why so loving, darling,

And why the sudden kiss?
You’d help me with some little jobs?
For goodness sake, what's this?
Now were you struck by lightning
Your face is clean for once, dear. Or were you stunned at sport?
Your clothes without a crease. Ah ... now I see the reason.
You saved your luncheon money? You've brought your school report!
Will wonders never cease?

No dropping of your school books,

No shrieking, childish treble.
Today you are a lamb, love,
Where yesterday a rebel.

But surely you're some stranger,

No rage or hullabaloo.
Come closer, let me look, dear,
Can this be REALLY you?

a. Who is the persona in the poem? [1 mark]

__________________________________________________________________________

b. In stanza 2, describe the child's clothes. [1 mark]

__________________________________________________________________________

c. In stanza 3, what does the word lamb tell us about the child? [1 mark]

__________________________________________________________________________

d. In your own words, explain the meaning of News Break. [2 marks]

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

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 SECTION D- 40 MARKS

Question 6 [30 Marks]

The picture below shows the poor condition of the playground in your housing estate. Based
on the picture given, write about what you saw.

When writing the description, you should:

• describe the condition of the playground

• express what you felt
• suggest ways to maintain a clean and
safe playground
• write more than 150 words

Question 7 [10 Marks]

Complete the boxes below based on the story, “Fair’s Fair”.

How was the problem solved?
Who wants to go?
6.
1.
2.
3.

What did the children do?

7.
Who cannot go?
4.
8.

Did the children finally go to the fair?

9.
Why?
5.
How did they manage to go to the fair?
10.