final exam FORM 1 2014.docx

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Section A

[10 marks]

[Time suggested : 15 minutes]

The text below is about a farmer and his family.

Questions 1

Read the text below. The first and the last lines are correct .For the remaining lines; there is onegrammatical error in each line.

Underline the errorand write the correct word in the space provided. An example has beengiven. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence. There are no spellingerrors in this text.

Long ago, there was a farmer who lived with his wife, a young son and his old father

in a small village. Every day, they worked hard at the farm to earn money in order to

put food in the table.

As time passed, the farmers old fatherbecome old and weak and he could not help

them at the farm . The farmer and his wife felt that he is a burden to them and despised

their old father. They no longer took good care of her . The old man was given little

food to eat and old , tattered cloth to wear. However, the farmers young son loved his

grandfather and would shared his food with him. One day, the farmer finally decided to

put his old father in a largest basket. He wanted to take him deep into the forest to

died alone.

The old man could only cry and he did not said anything. The farmers son

asked his father, When are you taking grandfather in the basket?The farmer answered

angry, I am taking him to a place where he will be happy forever. Then, the young boy

said, Father , dont forget to bring back the basket because when you are old , I can use it

to carry you too. On hearing that , the farmer bowed his head in shame and took his

father home.

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(Adapted Fables From Asia Retold by Suzee Leong)

[10 marks]


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SECTION B

[30 marks]

[Time suggested: 40 minutes]

Question 2

Read the following notice. Then answer questions (a)(j)

Borneo Animal and Tribal Children Volunteer Programme

This project is ideal for people who love working outdoors or working with children and horses.

Those who want to experience another way of life or looking for a project with conservation

value can also take part. You get to spend two weeks on a mini-argo forestry park and wildlife

sanctuary in Sarawak.

As a volunteer on the farm, you will:

1. Go horse-riding and help in training horses

2. Visit the local kindergarten and school to interact with children

3. Plant trees

4. Learn tribal traditions

For only RM750, you can stay in a comfortable farmhouse. The cost includes

accommodation, meals and local guides. It does not cover airfares, travel insurance and

fees for extra excursions.


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Questions (a) (j)

Using the information from the notice, complete the following graphic organiser.

[10 marks]

Programme includes:

Accommodation

(i)_________________

(j)__________________

Cost of programme:

(d) _________________

Duration:

(c)________________Activities:

(e) ____________________________________

(f) ____________________________________

(g) ____________________________________

(h) ____________________________________

BORNEO ANIMAL AND

TRIBAL CHILDREN

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME

Accommodation:

(b)________________

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Project location:(a)__________________

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Questions 3

Read the poster below. Then, answer questions (a)(j).

GAMES CARNIVAL

(Off-season activities)

Organised by: Muda District Education Department

Date: 10 14 October 2014

Time: 8.00 a.m. 6.00 p.m

Venue: Muda Sports Complex, Sungai Petani, Kedah

Sponsored by: Wira Sports

Officiated by: Kedah State Education Officer

OPEN TO ALL SCHOOLS IN KEDAH

Games Organised:

Games Under 12 Under 14 Under 16

Football Boys Boys & Girls Boys & Girls

Hockey Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Boys & Girls

Netball Girls - Girls

All participants will receive a certificate each

All winners will receive additional gifts :

T-shirt

Key chain Book voucher

Objectives :

Enhance healthy relationship among students

Develop interest among students in sports

Educate students on the importance of sports

Registration forms can be obtained at:

Muda District Education Department

Registration can be done

online

Deadline : 7 October 2014Schools interested can call

Mr.Didi at 04-4567890

Prizes:1st : Trophy & cash RM500.002nd : Trophy & cash RM300.00

3rd : Cash RM200.00


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Questions (a) (e): Based on the poster, state whether the following statements are TRUEor

FALSE.

a) The Games Carnival will be held throughout the year. _________ [1 mark]

b) All schools in Kedah are allowed to participate in this carnival. _________ [1 mark]

c) Every winner in this carnival will receive a trophy. _________ [1 mark]

d) Certificates will be given to those who take part in the games. _________ [1 mark]

Questions (e) (i):Read the poster carefully and answer all the questions below

e) Name the game in the carnival that is open to both boys and girls for all categories.

_________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

f) State a gift for the winners other than the trophy and cash.

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g) What can the competitors learn from participating in the carnival?

_________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

h) Replace the meanings in the table with the correct word/phrase from the poster.

Meaning Word/phrase

i. good ties

ii. the last day

[1 mark]

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i) Why do you think this programme can encourage students to participate in sport?

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(j) Your friend is not interested in any sports. In about 50 words, encourage your friend to take

part in a game.

In your message:

name the game that is suitable for him

tell him the benefits of taking part in sports

add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

You may use the details in the poster as a guide in your writing.

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When you have friends or relatives coming to stay over at your home, you should go

the extra mile to make their stay as comfortable as possible. You should make sure your

guest room have certain basic essentials such as fresh sheets and blankets on the beds,

curtains on the windows, working lights, a fan, a clock, a wastebasket, an extra blanket

and a cleared shelf or drawer.

A few days before your guests arrive, ask them their food preferences and

allergies. This will give you time to prepare what food to cook or buy for them.

However, do not go and buy unusual ingredients that you would not normally buy. You

should also let your guests know ahead what activities you have planned so that they

can pack appropriately. You should also ask them if there is anything they would like to

do or see while they are in town.

If your guests are driving, try to save a good parking spot for them. Dont make

your guests waste their time looking for a parking spot. When your guests first arrive,

offer snacks and a beverage to them. Then show them to the guest room. You should

help carry their bags and also point out where everything in the guest room is.

You can also make your guests feel like a part of the household. They can help

to wash and chop the vegetables. However, do not ask them to take out the trash or

scrub greasy pans. Finally, be nice to your guests and do not argue with your family

members in front of your guests. It will make them feel awkward. Just follow these

simple tips and without a doubt, your guests will enjoy their stay.

SECTION C

[20 Marks][Time suggested: 20minutes]

Question 4

Read the article on ways of preparing for guests who are staying over at your home.


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

(a) State one basic essential for the guest room.

______________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(b) What should you ask your guests a few days before they arrive?

______________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(c) Listtwothings you should do when your guest first arrive.

i._____________________________________________________________________

ii._____________________________________________________________________[2 marks]

(d) Why should you tell your guests the activities you have planned ahead?

______________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

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

Meaning Word/Phrase

i. going above and beyondwhatever is required for the taskat hand

ii. providing physical ease andrelaxation

iii. a house and its occupants

iv. for certain

[4 marks](f) Why should you save a good parking spot for your guests?

______________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(g) What can you do to make guests feel a part of the household?

______________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]

(h) Why do you think you should not argue with your family members in front of yourguests? Give tworeasons.

i._____________________________________________________________________

ii._____________________________________________________________________[2 marks]


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(i) Givetwoother suggestions on how to be a good host to your guests.

i._____________________________________________________________________

ii._____________________________________________________________________[2 marks]

[15 marks]

Question 5

Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a)(d).

The RiverValerie Bloom

The rivers a wanderer, The rivers a baby,A nomad, a tramp, He gurgles and hums,

He doesnt choose one place, And sounds like hes happilyTo set up his camp. Sucking his thumbs.

The rivers a winder, The rivers a singer,Through valley and hill As he dances along,He twists and he turns, The countryside echoesHe just cannot be still. The notes of his song.

The rivers the hoarder, The rivers a monsterAnd he buries down deep Hungry and vexed,Those little treasures He gobbled up treesThat he wants to keep. And hell swallow you next.

(a) In the first stanza, why is the river considered a tramp?

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(b) State twoimportant characteristics of the river.

i._____________________________________________________________________

ii._____________________________________________________________________[2 marks]

(c) In the third stanza, what does a hoarder do?

______________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(d) Why do you think that one has to be careful with the river?

______________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

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SECTION D

[40 Marks][Time suggested: 45 minutes]

Question 6

You should spend 30minutes on this question.

The picture below shows a fire that you witnessed while returning home from school.

Based on the picture given, write a recount of the incident.

When writing the recount, you should:

give details of the incident

write what you saw and suggest one way to avoid this incident

make sure your recount is between 120 and 150 words[30 marks]


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Question 7

You have studied the novel of Journey to The Centre of The Earth written by Jules Verne.Based on the novel, Journey to The Centre of The Earth writes about your favourite character.Provide evidence from the text to support your response.

Write: in not less than 50 words

in continuous writing(not in note form)

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Answer scheme

SECTION A

Question 1

Errors in the passage The correct words(a) become became

(b) is was(c) her him

(d) cloth clothes(e) shared share

(f) largest large

(g) died die(h) said say

(i) when where(j) angry angrily

SECTION B

Question 2(a) mini-agro forestry park and wildlife sanctuary in Sarawak(b) farmhouse(c) two weeks(d) RM750(e) go horse-riding and help in training horses(f) visit the local kindergarten and school to interact with children(g) plant trees(h) learn tribal traditions(i) meals(j) local guides

Question 3(a) False(b) True(c) False(d) True(e) Hockey(f) T-shirt/keychain/book voucher(g) Enhance healthy relationship among students/Develop interest among students in

sports/Educate students on the importance of sport(h) i.healthy relationship

ii.deadline(i) Because the prize is lucrative. Any possible answer.


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(j)

Category Marks Description

Excellent 910 requirements of the task are fulfilled

response is well organised and well developedwith ideas and details

subject matter is relevant with close reference tothe task

sentence structures are varied and usedeffectively to convey meaning, language isexcellent and accurate

vocabulary is apt and widely used

spelling is accurate, tenses are correct,appropriate and consistent

Credit 78 requirement of the task are largely fulfilled

response is organised and developed with ideasand details

subject matter is largely relevant with close

reference to the task sentence structures are mostly effective but lack

variety, language is largely accurate

vocabulary is wide enough but lacks precision

spelling is accurate and tenses are largely correct

Achievement 56 requirements of the task are adequately fulfilled

response is adequately organised but lackscoherence

subject matter is sufficiently relevant

some ability to develop some ideas but lackdetails, some sentences are short and simplemeaning is conveyed

vocabulary is sufficient to convey meaning, someerrors in spelling and tenses.

Weak 34 requirements of the task are partially fulfilled

response lacks organization

ideas are less developed

subject matter is partially relevant

sentences are short, simple and repetitivemeaning is obscured

serious errors in spelling, tenses and punctuation

Very weak 12 requirements of the task are hardly fulfilled

response is disorganized and incoherent

subject matter is irrelevant hardly any ideas

hardly any accurate sentence

meaning is not conveyed

high density of errors


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SECTION C

Question 4(a) Accept any one: fresh sheets and blankets/curtains/working lights/a fan/a clock/a

wastebasket/extra blanket/cleared shelf or drawer(b) Ask guests their food preferences and allergies.

(c) i.offer snacks and beverages to guestsii.show guests to the guest room

(d) The guests will know what to pack.(e) i.go the extra mile

ii.comfortableiii.householdiv.without a doubt

(f) So they will not waste time driving around for a parking spot.(g) Ask them do simple chores such as to wash and chop the vegetables.(h) i.It will make guests feel awkward.

ii.Your guests might not feel welcome.(i) i.Be nice to guests.

ii.Help carry guests bags to their room

Question 5(a) Because it does not have a fixed home and wanders around.(b) i.a wanderer

ii.a hoarder(c) The hoarder buries and stores things.(d) The river can be dangerous.

SECTION D

Question 6


Excellent [ A+] 2630 has shown excellent competence

has reasons and examples used are relevant andappropriate demonstrates depth and maturity ofthought in presenting ideas, reasons andarguments.

excellent linguistic abilitysentence variety,appropriate vocabulary,

well organized and coherent

hardly any major errors

Good [ A ] 2125 has shown clear competence

reasons and examples used are largely relevantand appropriate

demonstrate some depth in presenting ideas,reasons and arguments

few major errors

Satisfactory [ B ] 1620 has shown some competence

reasons and examples used examples used are


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weak, repetitive and shallow

competence linguistic ability but at times, a littlechoppy

some gross and minor errors(spelling, tenses)Passable [ C ] 1115 demonstrates a lack of understanding of the

requirements of the task

lacks details to support ideas, reasons andarguments

repetitive and monotonous sentences

not very competent linguistic ability

a number of gross and minor errors that affectmeaning

Unsatisfactory [ D ] 610 demonstrates confusion about the task

lack coherence

incompetent use of language and vocabulary

frequent gross and minor errors

Poor [ E ] 05 inability to understand task and respond

meaningfully incoherent piece of writing

lack of relevant support

numerous serious and minor errors throughout

copying of entire rubric

*Any attempt to write id given marks.*Copying/plagiarismzero marks

Question 7


Excellent 910 requirements of the task are fulfilled

response is well organised and well developedwith ideas and details

subject matter is relevant with close reference tothe task

sentence structures are varied and usedeffectively to convey meaning, language isexcellent and accurate

vocabulary is apt and widely used

spelling is accurate, tenses are correct,appropriate and consistent

Credit 78 requirement of the task are largely fulfilled

response is organised and developed with ideasand details

subject matter is largely relevant with closereference to the task

sentence structures are mostly effective but lackvariety, language is largely accurate

vocabulary is wide enough but lacks precision

spelling is accurate and tenses are largely correct

Achievement 56 requirements of the task are adequately fulfilled


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response is adequately organised but lackscoherence

subject matter is sufficiently relevant

some ability to develop some ideas but lackdetails, some sentences are short and simplemeaning is conveyed

vocabulary is sufficient to convey meaning, someerrors in spelling and tenses.

Weak 34 requirements of the task are partially fulfilled

response lacks organization

ideas are less developed

subject matter is partially relevant

sentences are short, simple and repetitivemeaning is obscured

serious errors in spelling, tenses and punctuationVery weak 12 requirements of the task are hardly fulfilled

response is disorganized and incoherent

subject matter is irrelevant hardly any ideas

hardly any accurate sentence

meaning is not conveyed

high density of errors


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