Section A

[20 marks]

[Time suggested: 15 minutes]

The text below is about the Water Festival.

Questions 1-10 are based on the text. There is one grammatical error in each line numbered 1 – 10.

The following passage contains 10 mistakes, such as grammatical errors, wrong prepositions and

conjunctions. Underline the error and write the correct word in the right-hand margin. The correct

word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

Splashing April is the month of water. First, there is

the Water festival, and water-based activities held

1. throughout the country. Then, in April 14, the northern

2. states that shares a common border with Thailand, will host

3. the Songkran Festival [Siamese New Year]. This can be

4. celebrated by thousands off Malaysian Siamese

communities in Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Perak and Penang.

5. Like the Thais, they will greet the New Year by splashed

each other with water. Today, even Malaysians are joining

6. in the fun and Songkran have become a tourism event.

Songkran is a Sanskrit word meaning “to enter”. It marks

7. the end of the 12-months cycle and a beginning of a new

8. year. It also signifying the cleaning of all ills, misfortunes

and evil, so that one can start the New Year with all that is

9. good and pure. That ancient festival begins on a religious

note, with devotees pouring rose scented blessed water

over statutes of Buddha. In the streets, it is fair game as

10. everyone gets drenched into water, but it is all in

good watery fun.

[Sourced from New Straits Times Tuesday April 4 2006]

Answers:

e.g. with

1. ______________

2. ______________

3. ______________

4. ______________

5. ______________

6. ______________

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8. ______________

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[ 20 marks]

Section B

[20 marks]

[Time suggested: 25 minutes]

Questions 11 – 19 are based on the travel brochure below.

National Art Gallery

The National Art Gallery is housed in a colonial-style building run by the National Heritage Trust. It was formerly known as the Majestic Hotel. The art gallery exhibits a wide range of paintings by local and foreign artists.

Mini Malaysia

The traditional houses at Mini Malaysia represent the architectural styles of all the states of Malaysia. They display various works of art and craft from each state. Attractions include weekly cultural shows and traditional games.

Kenyir Dam

Malaysia’s largest rock-filled hydro-electric dam has a water catchment area of 260 000 hectares. The area around the dam is ideal for jungle trekking and nature walks. The lake is a popular fishing spot.

Batu Caves

A popular tourist attraction, particularly during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam which falls in late January each year. The Hindu shrine is located in the Main Cave, 272 steps up. At the foothills is a smaller cave with interesting artwork of Hindu legends on its walls.

Kuala Gula Sanctuary

Bird lovers’ paradise! Over 100 species of birds come to this area, particularly between the months of August and December. We can also see beautiful butterflies and insects. This place is managed by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.

Kek Lok Si

The largest and one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in South-East Asia. The temple has a seven-tier pagoda, the Ban Po Thar which rises 30 metres high. Work on this temple began in 1890 and took more than two decades to complete.

Questions 11-15 For each of the descriptions below, name the place of interest that the following people should visit.

No. Description Place of Interest

11Kevin is an architect visiting Malaysia.He is interested in designs of buildings.

12John is interested in observing a festival celebrated in Malaysia.

13Siti is planning to see some works of art by local and foreign artists.

14Zaki is taking some friends for a weekend fishing trip.

15Mohan is doing research on birds.

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[ 5 marks]

Questions 16-20

Based on the information given, give short answers to the following questions.

16. In which part of Batu Caves are the Hindu legends displayed?

______________________________________________________________________

17. How high is the seven-tier pagoda, the Ban Po Thar?

_______________________________________________________________________

18. Fill word from the text that has the similar meaning.

19. At Mini Malaysia, tourists can take part in ____________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Dear …………………….,

From, ________________

20. This coming school holidays, you would like to invite your pen friend to Malaysia. In about 50 words, write a postcard to him/her encouraging him to visit Malaysia. You may use the information given in the brochure in your writing.

Section C

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[ 1 mark]

Meaning Word

Show or display to the public

Ideal or perfect place

[15 marks]

[Time suggested: 25 minutes]

Questions 21 – 27 are based on the letter below.

21. Nadia is complaining to Thelma about her ___________________.

22. ‘I’m going to scream’ in paragraph 1 suggests a feeling of __________________.

23. According to Nadia, some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be

__________________.__

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[ 1 mark]

[ 1 mark]

[ 1 mark]

Advantages of peer pressure Disadvantages of peer pressure

a) essential for __________________________.

b) learn how to accept _____________________.

c) share the same interest

a) engage in ____________________.

b) leave better _________________ behind.

c) pressure to smoke, do drugs, drink alcohol

25. State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

a) scream and misbehave

c) follow others mindlessly

26. What is Nadia’s biggest problem as far as her parents are concerned?

_______________________________________________________________________________

27. The following words and expressions are taken from the reading text. Fill in the blanks with their

meanings from the options below.

Word / Phrase Meaning

a) convince

b) essential

c) norms

d) peer

e) engage

Section D

[45 marks]

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It looks as though Nadia’s parents are worried that Nadia might

Standards of behaviour

yieldSomeone of the

same age or classfollow necessary

Agree unwillingly tease Get involved[ 5 marks]

[ 1 mark]

[ 1 mark]

[ 1 mark]

[ 4 marks]

24. Fill in the blanks below on the advantages and disadvantages of peer pressure.

[Time suggested: 55 minutes]

Question 28:

Part I – Shorter writing task.

You should spend 20 minutes on this question.

You received the following message from your friend.

Write an email to offer him/her advice on leading a healthy lifestyle.

Reply your email in about 100 words.

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Dear …………………..,

How are you? I have been feeling exhausted lately. Between school, co-curricular activities, homework, studying and tuition classes, it’s a wonder I’m still standing! I used to have a lot of energy to do things, but I now am tired all the time. As I am busy preparing for exams, I have not been getting enough sleep. I have lost a bit of weight too. What should I do? I am at my wits’ end. Can you advise me on ways to live healthily?

Love, Wen Wen

To

Subject

Wenwen2000@gmail.com

Dear Wen Wen,

Question 29:

Part II – Longer writing task.

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Love,

……………………………………….

[ 15 marks]

You should spend 35 minutes on this question.

The Nature society of your school organized a ‘gotong-royong’ project to clean and beautify the school

compound. You, as the secretary of the Nature Society, have to write a report on the project. Use the

notes and pictures given to help you. Your report should be between 150 to 200 words.

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Prepared by: Checked by : Verified by :

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(Ms Lau Siaw Ching) (Mdm. Prameelah) (Mdm. Teo Hwee Bien )Guru Bahasa Inggeris Ting. 2 Ketua Panitia BI Ketua Bidang Bahasa Menengah Rendah

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[ 30 marks]

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