Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow

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1Section A

[15 marks]

Questions 1-8

For each of the questions in this section, read the question first and then study the information given to find the answers. Then circle the answer A, B, C or D in the answer sheet provided.

1. In the quotation, Jon Bon Jovi is talking aboutA. failingB. winningC. perseveringD. concentrating

2. The advertisement is aimed at finding a candidate forA. a movieB. an awardC. a public policeD. an organization

3. Which of the strategies will guarantee success?A. Believing in othersB. Becoming powerfulC. Having strong self beliefsD. Developing negative habits

4. The phrase keeps you on your toes means thatA. you must be alert and quickB. your toes must be in perfect shapeC. you must keep in touch with your mind 5. The extract tells us that

A. acidic food is good for the teethB. tooth decay is caused by acidic foodC. saliva increases the acidic level of the mouth

6. The product advertised is for those who wants toA. lose weightB. be healthyC. live a long lifeD. maintain their weightNumber of HIV infections and Aids cases n Malaysia

HIV infectionsAIDS Cases

YearMaleFemaleTotalMaleFemaleTotal

1986303101

1990769977818018

19954037161919821815233

2000462648151071071971168

2003608367367569391371076

Source: AIDS/STI Unit, Ministry of Health, Malaysia & Malaysia AIDS Council7. The table tells us that the number of infected HIV and AIDS casesA. have declinedB. increased dramatically

C. have remained constant

8. Which of the candidates below is not eligible for the study loan and scholarship scheme?

AA student who has just graduated from university

BA student who has obtained a place in the university

CA Malaysian student undergoing a diploma programme

DA student who is into the second year of his degree programmeQuestions 9 15

How do you make sure that the first impressions are good? A smile might help to make others and yourself 9 better, so go ahead and smile. Make eye contact 10 the person you are meeting. Pay attention to your body language. Lean towards others when they speak. Nod every now and then.

Be careful about oversharing information as telling too much personal information may be embarrassing at some point and others are not interested in 11 personal problems. Keep the conversation light and 12 .

People warm to others who pay them compliments. Say something nice without 13 to be hypocritical. Be sincere or you may come across as false and superficial.

Be spontaneous and very much yourself Do not pretend to be 14 you are not. You do not want to be shallow and calculating.

Do not be arrogant or look unfriendly and aloof. You do not want people to consider you snobbish and ignore you 15 . First impressions count, so do not lose that opportunity when it comes by to get it right. 9. A feel

Bfeels

Cfeeling

10. Ato

Bfor

Cover

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11. A my

Btheir

Cyour

12. Ahardy

Bnegative

Cmodern

Dpositive13. A appear

B appeared

C appearing14. A that

Bwhat

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Dwhose15. A partially B funnily C totally

Name: ................................

Class : ................................

ANSWER SHEET FOR SECTION A

1. A

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Section B [10 marks]Read the list of holiday workshops below carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow.CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING WORKSHOP

Date : 3 and 4 Dec 2008

Venue: The Sun Hall

Time: 10 a.m. 5 p.m.

Age: 10 -12 years

Fees: RM150

Activity: Logical thinking and problem-solving activities through fun and games.

For enquiries, call 03-98769988 or email creatprob@ts.edu.my

SPEECH AND DEBATEThe mind is a wonderful thing. It starts working the minute you were born and never stops working until you get up to speak.Date : 1 and 2 Dec 2008

Venue: Top Score AcademyTime: 9.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m.

Age: 12 -18 years

Fees: RM150

Activity: Learn to speak with confidence and overcome fear by learning how to win over your audience.For enquiries, call 03-20569870 or email enquiry@tsa.edu.myYOUNG REPORTERS WORKSHOP

Date : 29 and 30 Nov 2008 Venue: The Sun Hall

Time: 10 a.m. 5 p.m.

Age: 13 -17 years

Fees: RM250

Activity: Learn to design newsletters, discover techniques of photography and develop oral and writing skills.

For enquiries, call 03-98769988 or email youngreporters@ts.edu.my

MAD SCIENCE FUN CAMPDate : 1 and 2 Dec 2008

Venue: National Science CampTime: 10 a.m. 4 p.m.

Age: 6 -12 years

Fees: RM160

Activity: Be transported into the fascinating and mysterious world of the solar system as you discover how astronauts live and work in space. Mystery gifts to first 20 campers.For enquiries, call 03-77121201

HOOKED ON WORDSUnlock your childs writing and reading talents. Register them for our 2-day workshop.Date : 20 and 21 Nov 2008

Venue: Edge Training Activity PointTime: 10 a.m. 1.30 p.m.

Age: 10 -15 years

Fees: RM130

Activity: Learn to read and enjoy the

wonderful pleasures of a lifelong

hobby.For enquiries, call 03-2001430 or email hookedonwords@et.edu.my

Questions 16-20

Using the information in the different workshops, complete the table below.DescriptionsWorkshop

16

Mr. Tan wants his son to take up reading as a hobby. He should send his son to

17

Jega is shy and wants to improve his public speaking abilities. He should attend

18

Your younger sister loves to know about how astronauts live. She should go for

19You want to work as a reporter one day. You should attend

20

Li Ming wants to learn how to solve problems and think logically. He should attend

Questions 21-25

Using the information in the brochure, write short answers for the following.21Where is the Hooked on Words workshop held?

_____________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

22Why is the mind a wonderful thing?

_____________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

23How much should you pay for the Young Reporters Workshop?

_____________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

24Which two workshops are held in the same place?

_____________________________________________________________________(1 mark)25What can you learn at the Mad Science Fun Camp?

_____________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

Section C

[25 marks]

Read this passage and then answer the questions that follow.

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When Chelsea went over to her friend, Sharons house, she saw her Mends four-year-old brother, Ivan. Hi, said Chelsea.

Ivan looked at Chelsea and said nothing and turned back to his toy.

1 dont think your brother likes me.

Its not your fault, explained Chelsea. My brother has autism.

What is autism? Autism is a development disorder that some people are born with. It is not a disease that you can catch or pass on to somebody. It affects the brain and social skills such as communication and interacting with others.

As a result, autistic people are slow at developing language, instead, preferring to spend time alone and not showing interest in making friends. Another symptom of autism is what experts call sensory overload. Sounds seem louder, lights, brighter and smells, stronger. However, not all autistic people are retarded mentally. There are some with average or high intelligence.

Autism is not treated like a conventional disease even though medication may be prescribed to control certain symptoms like aggressive behaviour or attention problems. People with autism are taught skills that will help them do things that are difficult for them. The best time to get treatment is when they are very young, as soon as they are diagnosed. This is usually around the ages of one and a half to four. The most effective form of treatment is however, special educational programs that are tailored to the childs individual needs. The programs involve breaking down barriers to communication using pictures or sign language. Basic language skills such as how to cross a street safely or asking for directions are taught. Treatment might also be a combination of therapies such as speech, physical, musical, occupational, hearing or visual therapies. Sometimes, changes in diet and medication may be necessary.

By the time they reach their teens, people with autism may be attending regular classes with normal people or attending special classes because of behavioural problems. As teenagers, they may interact with others quite differently because their brains process information differently. As a result, they can have trouble talking properly and use gestures instead of words. Some are withdrawn; do not make friends easily and do not react to social cues like a smile or scowl. They often do not make eye contact when you talk to them. Hence, they may find it hard to join a group or an activity. Besides, they might draw back when hugged or they may be startled by a sudden noise.

As teens, they can also show extremes of behaviour. Some are passive and withdrawn while others are overactive, show tantrums or act aggressively when they are frustrated. This is part of the disorder. Many of them have intellectual limitations and learning problems. They do not know how to express emotions like anger or frustration in acceptable ways, so they are often misunderstood. They have difficult coping with changes and get anxious if their daily routine is changed. In some cases, they might show repetitive motions like rocking or flapping their hands. Although they can feel emotions, they do not express them in the same way as others. As a result, they often come across as cold or unemotional.. Autistic people need a lot of patience and understanding and support from the people around them. This is because they cannot be expected to behave in the same way as normal people.

Questions 26 -30

Answer all the questions. You are recommended to answer them in the order set.

26. ( i ) What was Ivans reaction when Chelsea greeted him??

___________________________________________________________________(1 mark)(ii) Which aspect of a persons development is mainly affected by autism?

___________________________________________________________________(1 mark) 27. Why does an autistic person prefer to keep to himself?

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___________________________________________________________________(2 marks)28. ( i ) What kind of medication is given to people with autism? ___________________________________________________________________(1 mark)(ii) What kind of remedial treatment is given to people who are autistic? ___________________________________________________________________(1 mark)29. ( i ) What kind of educational programs do children with autism need? ___________________________________________________________________(1 mark)(ii) Why do some autistic teens have to attend special classes??

___________________________________________________________________(1 mark)30. Why does the writer say that it is unfair to expect people with autism to behave normally? ________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________(2 marks)Question 31 [15 marks] The passage is mainly about the treatment of autism and problems faced by teenagers with autism. Write a summary about: the treatment of autism

problems faced by teenagers with autism

Your summary must

( use material from lines 16 to 44.

( not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below.

( be in continuous writing (not in note form)

Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original

meaning. Begin your summary as follows:

Autism is not treated like a conventional disease even though..

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PAPER 2 (75 marks)

Section A (15 marks)

1. C

2. B

3. C

4. A

5. B

6. D

7. B

8. A

9. A

10. A

11. C

12. D

13. C

14. B

15. C

Section B (10 marks)

16. HOOKED ON WORDS17. SPEECH AND DEBATE18. MAD SCIENCE FUN CAMP19. YOUNG REPORTERS WORKSHOP20. CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING WORKSHOP21. Edge Training Activity Point

22. It starts working the minute you were born and never stops working until you get up to speak.23. RM25024. Creative Problem-Solving Workshop and Young Reporters Workshop25. Learn about the mysterious world of the solar system

Section C (25 marks)

26. i) Ivan did not respond at all.

ii) A persons ability to communicate and interact with others is mainly affected.

27. An autistic person is slow at developing language and has problems communicating with

other people.

28. i) Medication is prescribed to control symptoms such as aggressive behaviour or

attention problems but not to treat the disorder

ii) They are taught skills to help them do things that are difficult for them

29. i) They need educational programs that are tailored to each childs individual needs

ii) Teens who have autism need to attend special classes for they have behavioural

problems.

30. Autistic people have intellectual limitations and learning problems as a result of their

disorder. So, it is unfair to expect them to behave like normal people.31. Mark Scheme for Question 31 - Summary (Total mark = 15 marks) (Content 10 marks, Language 5 marks)

Content: Award 1 mark for EACH of the following points to a maximum of 10 marks

THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM

1. medication is prescribed to control certain symptoms2. they are taught simple problem-solving skills3. they are given special educational programs tailored to individual needs4. a combination of therapies is used 5. the best time to treat them is usually between one and half to four years old PROBLEMS FACED BY TEENAGERS WITH AUTISM

6. they show behavioural problems and react differently with others

7. they have problems communicating with people

8. they have difficulty joining a group or activity

9. they show extremes of behaviour, from being passive to aggressive

10. they have intellectual limitations and learning problems

11. they do not know how to express their emotions properly and often misunderstood

MarkParaphrase (P)MarkUse of English (UE)

5 Sustained attempt to re-phrase the text and use of own words.5 Language is accurate. No errors or almost no errors... Punctuation( Spelling (

4Noticeable attempt to re-phrase and use of own words. May fall back on the text.4Language is almost always accurate Some errors.

3Intelligent and selective lifting. Limited attempts to rephrase the text.3Language is largely accurate. Serious errors are not frequent. Structures mostly from the text.

2Wholesale copying of text but not a complete transcript of the original. 2Meaning is not in doubt, but serious errors are becoming frequent.

0 1More or less a complete transcript of the text.0 1Numerous serious errors

STYLE AND PRESENTATION DESCRIPTORS (LANGUAGE)

RP (4-5) marks Rephrasing-Usage of own words - replacing words from the passage

RO (3) marks Reorganizing- intelligent lifting (omission of words)

L (1-2) marks Lifting- everything is taken from the passage with no omission of words

IR (Irrelevant) 0 mark- unnecessary points ? Incomprehensible points

*Narrative the summary must be in narrative form- one content point after the other

Section D (25 marks)

32. (a) It is wet everywhere.

(b) There is so much moisture in the air that it looks like smoke.

(c) It shows respect for them.

(d) Yes, I think it is important to follow some of the customs as they teach us respect and make us value our heritage.33. (a) We will be so controlled by our dreams that we may fail to turn them into actions.

(b) We must not place too much importance on either success or failure because both are

temporary.

(c) Time is precious and time wasted will not return and it moves on without waiting for anyone.

(d) If his son takes his advice, he will have great success and happiness. He will also be an honourable person, full of virtues and without vices. 34. (a) It refers to the snake that the dog has just killed. (b) The woman loves the dog/is grateful that the dog has protected them from danger.

(c) He is matured for his age.(d) He is overwhelmed by emotions because he knows his mother leads a hard life as the wife

of a drover. 35. a) He tried to set his bedroom on fire.(b) He seemed to have lost his mind. (c) He looked after their livestock.(d) No, because we should not be the one who decide when we should die.

36. a) The police came to the village when the people suspected the family has killed the two

little girls. (b) They collaborated and told the same story that the two children had died of starvation and

were buried in the land.(c) She was overwhelmed by grief and guilt and she finally broke down and told everything.(d) No, I do not sympathise at all with the two men because they deserved to be punished for

their terrible crime. They should be protecting the children not killing them. The children

were innocent and trusted the adults explicitly. Success is nine times and getting up ten. Jon Bon Jovi

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Unlike many frequent travelers, Lazarus is quite happy to be flying all over the world on his job.

Travelling to different countries stretches your mind and keeps you on your toes, unlike if you stay at home, where everything is easy, he said. It keeps you going and helps you feel young and alive. Plus, its fun to see the differences between cultures.

Downing too much acidic food including soda, fruit juice, pickles, yoghurt and even fresh fruit, can erode the teeths protective enamel and cause tooth decay. Any highly acidic food has the potential to cause damage to the teeth. It is the job of saliva to restore the mouths normal acid balance, but a steady diet of tart and tangy foods can overwhelm this natural defence.

LIPASU

The herbal product that keeps you in good shape.

HOW? THE ANSWER IS SIMPLE!

LIPASU is approved as a traditional medicine to maintain a healthy body weight. LIPASU is simple to take, just one or two capsules before heavy meals. The working pathway of LIPASU is simple and effective.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist, who will be able to advise you on how to maintain a healthy body weight with LIPASU. Following professional advice will ensure that you know how to achieve the best result.

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents(Matta) in

Collaboration with the All Malaysia Malayalee Association (Amma) Educaton

Foundation announced the formation of loan and scholarship scheme for needy

children to pursue their tertiary education.

A sum of RM50 000 has been allocated for this purpose. Matta and

Amma are inviting applications from suitable candidates who have obtained a

place in any college or university within Malaysia.

Applicants should be Malaysians and pursuing diploma or degree

programes. Those interested should write in with recent photgraph to:

The Matta/AEF Committee, c/o Amma Education Foundation, Unit C-12-4, Level 12, Block C, Megan Avenue II, 14, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Kuala Lumpur.

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