SMK SUNGAI LONG

ENGLISH MAC EXAMINATION 2015

FORM 1

NAME: ________________ CLASS: _________

SECTION A

Answer all the questions in this paper.

The text below is about a young Sub Lieutenant of the HMS Daring

Question 1

Read the text below. The first and the last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is one grammatical error in each line. Underline the error and write the correct word in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence. There are no spelling errors in the text.

Sub Lieutenant Max Barber works on a British warship. He has on the ship while he was 19 years old. He began his day at 7 am every day. He spends three-four shifts on the command room of the ship otherwise known as a bridge. Whatever time he has between his shifts, he sends having his meal but exercising. To break the monotony on board the ship, he participate his deck hockey or exercises with the physical training team. This activities help the Barber and other sailors release stress. Spend days and night on sip is not mundane for Barber. He enjoyed travelling around the world, meeting new people as well as sees new places.The 21-year old officer prides his personal discipline and self-motivation. These, he says, was what one needs to be an officer. He always loved the marine life and hope to become a captain, which he says he will require about 16 more years of training.

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Adapted from Road Less Travelled, The Star, Jan 2014

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SECTION B

(30 marks)

(Time Suggested: 40 minutes)

Question 2: Read the following the text. Then answer the question (a) – (j)

Visit to the Thai Elephant Reserve

I was looking forward to visiting the Thai Elephant Reserve for a long time and my wish finally came true recently. My family, several cousins and I first flew to Bangkok. Then, we travelled by jeep to the reserve which is located in the forest in the Northern Thailand.

When we got to the reserve, we were met by an officer. He told us about the reserves and the facilities. He then introduced us to the elephants. They were massive and a little intimidating at first. However, after half an hour with them, I realised how gentle and intelligent they were.

One elephant lifted is trunk so I touched its hard tough skin gingerly. Later, when we were less afraid, the officer invited us to bathe the elephants. We happily agreed and followed the elephants to a shallow river. The elephant lay on their side. We used soap and a brush to scrub their hides. The elephants must have enjoyed their bath because they sprayed cold water all over us.

After their bath we fed the elephants some fruits and sugar cane. They gobbled up everything in a matter of minutes. With their tummies full, the officer invited us to ride on them. I was very excited and nervous. However, my nervousness vanished as soon as I was safely on top of the elephants. As my elephant made its way through the forest, I enjoyed my scenic surrounding. The officer explained to us that the elephants’ habitat was under threat due to deforestation. I realised then that these huge strong creatures do indeed live a fragile life.

After a wonderful day at the reserve, we bid farewell to the elephants and the officer. It was truly a memorable trip and an experience I will never forget.

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Questions (a) – (j): Using information from the text, complete the flow map below.

Visit to the Thai Elephant Reserve

Flew to Bangkok

10 marks

Question 3 – Read the post below. Then answer question (a) – (j)

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b) Travelled by jeep to the reserve which is located in the forest in the Northern Thailand.

Met an officera) He told us about the

reserves and the facilities.

c) he then introduced us to the elephant

-Massive and intimidatingd) touched its hard and tough skin

g) fed the elephanth) fed them some fruits

and sugar cane.

e)bath the elephant Followed them to a shallow riverf) used soap and a brush to scrub their hides

i) road on the elephant Made through the

forestj) as my elephant made its way through the forests, I enjoyed my scenic surrounding.

Bid farewell to the elephants and officers.

WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ?

Hawaii The wild Hawaii crows were listed as extinct in the wild in 2002. Thankfully they are a few crows left in the capacity

ChinaThere are about 1500 panda living in the wild of China. It is one of the most endangered species. Their population have suffered due to loss of habitat and poaching.

North Pole The polar bears here are at risk due to global warming. This is because they are battling against nature to get enough food to eat. Changes in temperature cause the ice to form and melt earlier

TanzaniaFrogs lay eggs but here, one species of frogs actually gives birth to live young. However, this unique species is losing its natural habitat due to land clearing for farming as well as to build house.

North AmericaThe black-footed ferrets are extinct in the wild but a successful captive breeding programme has saved the ferret from total extinction.

Sri LankaHere, the slander loris is an endangered species. Their population has declined because forest land has been lost due to human activities.

CaribbeanA coral reef fish called the Nassau grouper is one of the world’s endangered species. Human activities have been identified as a threat to the coral reef habitat here

Asia and Africa The rhinoceroses living in Asia and Africa are considered critically endangered. The number of these mighty animals have declined due to poaching and loss of habitat.

South AfricaA snail called Dlinza Forest pinwheel is a critically endangered species. Even though it lives in a protected forest, harsh weather and changes in climate has caused their population to dwindle.

AntarcticaThe number of Emperor penguins has reduced by fifty percent in the last five decades.

Questions (a) – (d) – Based on the poster, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE . (4 marks)

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a) Polar bears are suffering because their habitat is vanishing.b) Breeding programmes are saving black-footed ferrets.c) There are 1500 pandas living in protected forests in China.d) All frogs in Africa give birth to live young.

Question (e) – (i) – Read the poster carefully and answer the question below.

e) Where are the rhinoceroses found? (1 mark)Asia and Africa

f) State a reason why animals are losing their habitat? (1 mark)Animals are losing their habitat because of human activities.

g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the poster. (2 marks)

Meaning Phrase(i) ‘complete destruction’ Land clearing(ii) ‘rare types of animals’ Endangered species

h) How can animal species be saved from going extinct? (1 mark)Through reading programme

i) Why do you think rhinoceroses are described as ‘critically’ endangered? (1 mark)The number of their mighty animals have declined due to poaching and loss.

j) After reading the poster, what do you think humans can do to help these endangered animals? In about 50 words, write humans can stop more animals

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from being listed on the endangered species list. You may use the information given in the poster in your writing. (10 marks)

There are many countries which face the problem of endangered species. Human must do somethings to stop this problem from worsening. First, we should never purchase products made from threatened or endangered species. Furthermore, we can protect wildlife habitat. Reducing threats to wildlife   is also a way that human can do.

SECTION C The picture show an incident. Write an essay based on the pictures given. Write between 1oo-150 words. Write an interesting story.

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