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NOTES AND TIPS Bahasa Inggeris 119/1 & 119/2 SPM 2019

YEAR FORMAT QUESTION

1998 Formal Letter Write a formal letter to a factory manager requesting a visit on behalf
of School Consumer Club

1999 Report Write a report to inform principal of poor conditions of library

2000 Informal Letter Write a letter to your mother asking for money

2001 Article Write an article for school newsletter (on stress)

2002 Talk/Speech Write a talk on road safety

2003 Formal Letter Write a formal letter to your class teacher about a trip

2004 Report Write a report of the Prefects’ Board Meeting to the principal about
some complaints by the students

2005 Informal Letter Write an informal letter to a friend about your experiences at a three-day
outdoor activity camp

2006 Informal Letter Informal Letter – advice whether to run for the Head Prefect position
2007 Talk/Speech A speech to promote a book ‘Science Made Simple’

2008 Report Report – Leadership camp – ‘Best Group Leader’

2009 Article Article– Lack of interest in sports - Suggestions

2010 Informal Letter Informal Letter – To cousin – encouraging her / him to go for the
National Service Programme

2011 Talk/Speech Talk–How to manage a sprained ankle

2012 Informal Letter Informal Letter to a younger sister to advise her on how to spend her
money wisely

2013 Formal Letter Formal letter A letter of complaint to the town council

2014 Article Article – Crime Prevention

2015 Talk/Speech Speech – A farewell speech to your favourite teacher

2016 Talk/Speech Talk – Choose a place for a class trip (compare and make a choice)

2017 Report Report – on a survey to find out why students arrive late

2018 Report Report – school hosted a week-long visit for international students



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TIPS FOR PAPER 1 ENGLISH SPM
TIPS FOR DIRECTED WRITING
Strategy in answering this question:
ANALYSIS QUESTIONS FOR DW (1998-2018)

Linkers/Sequence Connectors

Giving one´s own opinion
• In my view; To my mind, In my opinion, As I see it,
• I think that, I believe that, I have come to the conclusion that,
• I would not say that ..., therefore I cannot agree with ...,
• I am doubtful whether / certain that ...
• According to the text ...
• It seems to me that ...
• Another argument is that ...
• As far as I am concerned,
• As we know from ...
• As a result ...
• In short ...
• With regard to ...
• It is for this reason that I think ...
• I am convinced that ...
• One reason is that ...
• I would say that ...
• As we have seen,
• As we know from,
• For all these reasons I would support the view that ...
Before writing the Content Point(s).. Remember this:
1. 1 content point = 1 sentence
2. Look at all the key words.
3. Start with deciding the subject of the sentence.
4. If the verb is not provided, then you must provide it.
5. If the subject is not provided, then provide one.
6. See if you need to insert a pronoun to make it clear.

HOW TO READ THE QUESTION?
F.A.C.T
F – FORMAT
A – AUDIENCE
C – CONTENT POINT(S)
T – TASK/TENSE

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Strategy in answering this question:

A Good QUALITY essay should have

1. Have a variety of length and type of sentence structure.

Have a good mixture of
• Simple sentences. E.g. I love watching movies.
• Compound sentences. E.g. I love wathing movies but I hate going to the cinema.
• Complex sentences. E.g. Since I hate going to the cinema, my father decided to build
a mini cinema at home just for me, so that I can watch my favourite movies anytime
I want.
Alternating short and long sentences.
• Long sentences are helpful for including a lot of information.
• Short sentences are helpful for adding emphasis.

2. Use wide and pricise vacabulary.
• Avoid reptition.
• Insert new words to spice up the essay.
• Use specific and accurate words to convey meaning.
• Sensory words and adjectives are helpful.

3. Be interesting.
• A narrative essay with a good plot
• A descriptive essay with vivid details and description
• An argumentative essay with convincing facts and arguments.

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SHOWING SENTENCES VS TELLING SENTENCES

• “Show Me, Don’t Tell Me” is an approach to writing a more vivid paragraph as it breathes
life and energy into any story.

• “Telling” sentences tell us something and gives general, non-specific and often vague
ideas

• “Showing” sentences show us - they describe the scene and actions, they help us see by
using clear, specific details to create clear, strong pictures in our minds.

• “Showing” sentences will get the reader to experience the story as if the reader is there
participating in the story.

• Now … let’s look at some examples
Touch hear

Telling Sentence Showing Sentence
Tasha was afraid As the footsteps tapped closer and closer, Tasha felt his stomach
muscles tighten. She flattened herself to the wall, the gritty bricks
against her cheek.

Lina was afraid.

touch
• In the “telling” sentence, we are given information but in a way that doesn’t involve the

reader
• In the “showing” sentence however, the reader is brought in the scene along with Lina.

Here the 5S (sense of touch, smell, feel, see, hear) factor is used

see feel
hear touch

smell

Tasha was
afraid.

• So, the secret of a showing sentence is it’s beautifully simple with specified details that
brings life and stimulates the reader’s imagination so that the reader could project him or
herself into the scene and become part of the story.
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TIPS FOR PAPER 2 ENGLISH SPM
TIPS FOR GRAPHIC MATERIAS AND SHORT TEXTS (MCQs QUESTIONS)
Strategy in answering this question:
1. Study the text or graphic material given carefully. Take note of what the text or graphic is

about. Make sure you understand the contents.
2. Pay attention to the small notes and details. Then read the question. What does the question

require you to do?
3. Study the four options carefully. The options may be tricky, so read them carefully before

choosing the answer.
4. Select the option which best interprets the information.
5. Do not leave a question unanswered. If you are not sure of the answer, you can strike off

the incorrect options or make an intelligent guess.
TIPS FOR RATIONAL CLOZE
Strategy in answering this question:
1. Read through the passage to get a general idea of the text.
2. Read again to identify the nouns, tenses, and words used in the passage. Identify the tense

used. This will give you an idea of the correct tense to use in the answer.
3. Look at the seven blanks. Search for clues given in the sentences before and after each

blank. The answer can be a verb, an adverb, an adjective, a preposition, or a conjunction.
4. Before you choose your answer, make sure it fits the sentence. Your answer must also be

logically acceptable.
5. Choose the option that fits with the sentence and passage.
6. After working out all the answers, read the passage again to make sure the sentences make

sense. Your passage should have a smooth flow.
TIPS FOR INFROMATION TRANSFER
Strategy for Answering this Question
1. Read the information given in the stimulus carefully.
2. If a number of items are given, take your time to read each item’s special features.
3. Study the pictures or visual, if provided in the stimulus.
4. Then, read the information in each question.
5. You must understand the questions’ requirement before answering.
6. Keep referring to the text or visual for answers.
7. If the questions are in the form of a table or graphic organiser, complete it with
details from the stimulus.
8. Some questions require answers in the form of sentences while others only require a word

or a phrase from the stimulus.
9. Make sure you do not make any spelling errors.
10. Lastly, check your answers to ensure you have answered accurately.

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TIPS FOR COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY
Strategy for Answering this question: Comprehension Questions:
• Read and understand the passage given. Try to get the gist of each paragraph.
• Read the questions. Take note what each question asks for. The questions may require you

to:
- explain the meanings of certain words in the passages
- find words from the passage which have the same meanings as the words given
• give reasons or evidence for a particular point of view:
• draw conclusions based on information given in the passage
• give personal responses to an issue
• Refer to the paragraph stated in the question to extract your answer. If one mark is awarded,

a short answer can be accepted. If two marks are awarded, the answer may be longer or
require two ideas.
• As far as possible, use your own words to answer the questions. Your answers must be
precise and written clearly. Summary.
SPM TIP!
- Read the question to know what you have to summarise.
- Take note of the lines of the passage to be used for the summary.
- Extract the main ideas and secondary ideas. Use a ruler or highlighter to help you.
- Make an outline of the points. Use your own words to write the summary.
- Substitute long expressions with fewer or single words. Change direct speech to reported
speech.
- Based on the outline, write your summary in one paragraph.
- Do not forget to keep track of the number of words. Write down the number of words at
the bottom right of your summary.
How to Count the Number of Words for Summary:
I word is a word. It can be one letter such as a or I. It can also be a long word such as
extraordinary. As for proper nouns, you count each word as one.
Examples:
(a) United States of America - is counted as four words
(b) Genting Highlands - is counted as two words
(c) Pahang River - is counted as two words

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TIPS FOR LITERATURE COMPONENT
Strategy for Answering the questions:
Poems (Question 32)
Read and understand the poem well.
There will be three or four questions on the poem. Some of the questions may consist of two
parts: (i) and (ii).
The questions may require you to:
(a) explain the meaning of certain words or phrases in the poem
(b) find a word from the poem which has the same meaning as the given word
(c) give reasons or evidence for your response
(d) draw conclusions based on information in the poem
(e) give personal responses to an issue
When a question requires you to give two points, you have to provide two points
Questions that start with the word ‘Why’ require a reason.
The length of your answer depends on the allocation of marks. If only one mark is
allocated for the question, your answer can be brief or only one point/idea is required.
If two marks are allocated, either a longer answer or two points/ideas are required.
Make sure you allocate some time to check your answers.

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SECTION A: DIRECTED WRITING
[35 marks]

[Time suggested: 45 minutes]
During the last school holidays, your school hosted a week-long visit for international
students. As one of the students involved in organising the visit, you have been asked to write
a report to the Teacher Advisor.
In you report, include the following:

• International students
- number
- nationality
- age group

• Reasons for the visit
- good for international relations
-[give one more reason]
• Accommodation
- where?
• Activities
- cooking lessons
- traditional games
- [give one more activity]
• Opinions from international students -beautiful beaches
- [give one more opinion]
• Future international student visits
When writing the report, you must:
• use the appropriate format (write to the Teacher Advisor, provide a title and your name

as the writer)
• develop all the points given
• give your own ideas when needed

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SECTION B: CONTINUOUS WRITING
(50 marks)

[Time suggested: One hour]
Write a composition of about 350 words on one of the following topics.
1. Young people should be trusted to make their own decisions. How far do you agree with

this opinion? Explain why.
2. Imagine you went to a big sports event. Describe what you saw, what happened and how

you felt on that day.
3. Describe an international or a local famous personality.
4. Write a story about someone you know who performed a brave act.
5. Write about your own experience of a day in which everything is not okay. End your essay

with “… today was really an unlucky day for me.”

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2019 TRIAL SPM
(TERENGGANU & PERAK)



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PERAK TRIAL SPM 2019

SECTION A: DIRECTED WRITING
(35 marks)

[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

Your cousin who has just finished his/her SPM examination is going for a job interview and is
worried about it. He/she has asked for your advice. Using the information below, write a letter
to him/her and suggest how to prepare for a job interview.
In your letter, include the following:
Mention the job

Before the interview On the day of the interview
- appropriate attire
- information on the company - be on time
(give one information ) - right state of mind
- prepare resume
- bring relevant documents During the interview
- greet the interviewer
suggest document one - answer all the questions
suggest document two
- google for directions
- ask if you are unsure

When writing the letter, you must:

Layout your letter correctly (address, greeting, closing) use all the notes given give your own
ideas when needed

Note:
For your letter, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to 20
marks for the quality of the writing.

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SECTION B: CONTINUOUS WRITING
(50 marks)

[Time suggested: One hour]
Write a composition of about 350 words on one of the following topics.
1. A terrible flood took place in your housing area recently. Describe your experience facing

the flood situation and how you felt during that time.
2. Teenagers and gadgets are inseparable. Write about why teenagers are into gadgets these

days and the possible effects on them.
3. Co-curricular activities help to instill leadership qualities in students. Do you agree? Give

reasons to support your view.
4. Write a story about a determined single mother. End your story with:
“The children realised that all they had achieved was due to their mother’s sacrifice.”
5. “All that glitters is not gold.”
Describe a situation from your own experience where something had appeared good but

did not turn out to be so.

KERTAS PEPERIKSAAN TAMAT

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PRACTICE FOR PAPER 2
Section A [15 marks]

[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Tips: Questions 1-8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose
the best answers.

1. Based on the sign above, the sign prohibits us from
A. Fighting
B. Singing
C. Making noise

2. From the comic above, we know that the cat
A. Hate the owner
B. Ignore the cat bed because it is small
C. Claimed that the owner’s bed belong to him


3. From the bar graph above, we know that
A. In 2014, total fatal accidents involving trucks in Selangor is higher than Penang
B. In 2015, total fatal accidents involving trucks in Sabah is higher than Putrajaya
C. In 2014, total fatal accidents involving trucks in Melaka is lower than Terengganu

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In 2014, 6674 people were killed due to road traffic accidents in
Malaysia (RMP, 2014). This country were ranked (24.0 per 100,000 population)

3rd in road traffic fatalities per 100,000 population
4. From the statement above, we can conclude that
A. There 4534 people were killed in Malaysia
B. There were 6674 people were killed in 2014 caused by road traffic accidents in Malaysia
C. Malaysia has the highest road traffic fatalities in 2014

Natasha: I am so hungry! Can we just ignore this tutor and go for lunch?

Faris: No, we can’t go now. We must finish the tutor. We must submit the tutor
before 2PM. Ms. Choo will be mad at us! Besides, it will cost us 15 marks of our
carry mark if we ignore the tutor.

Natasha: That’s okay. I gave up. See you after lunch!
5. From the dialogues between Sha and Faris above, we know that
A. Sha is worried about the tutor given by Ms. Choo
B. Faris is too lazy to finish the tutor
C. Sha has lost 15 marks of her carry mark

‘Studies have shown that vitamin C may help lower blood pressure in those both
with and without high blood pressure. An animal study found that taking a vitamin
C supplement helped relax the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart,
which helped reduce blood pressure levels’.

-Healthline, 2018-

6. What is the main idea of the above extract?
A. Vitamin C is bad for us
B. Vitamin C can attack our blood vessels
C. Vitamin C can help lowering our blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels that

carry blood from our heart

Ben: Where are you right now?
Zack: I’m at my house. Why?
Ben: Oh no. Then, who is making that weird sound downstairs?!
Zack: Oh no! You’re alone now! I don’t know!
7. From the conversation above, we know that
A. Ben is so mad because he had been left alone
B. Zack is at Ben’s house
C. Ben heard a weird sound downstairs and thought that it was Zack

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8. The main message from the comic above is
A. To just give up in life
B. To NOT believe in ourselves
C. To be positive and always look at the brighter side of something that will or had

happened

Questions 9-15 are based on the following passage.

Quite often, we associate music with some enjoyable moments in our life, be it the first date
with our ex or a family gathering 9. _________ our childhood. And, surprisingly, even sad
music can make us feel this way. Studies 10. _________ that, instead of bringing the feeling
of unhappiness or sadness, negative songs actually put us into a nostalgic mood. Nostalgia
11. _________ a bittersweet emotion that inspires your imagination and gives you a feeling
of comfort by evoking warm memories from the past.

Turns out that sadness evoked by music can actually be pleasurable. For this, according to
scientists, sad music should meet 3 criteria — it should be perceived 12. _________
non-threatening, be aesthetically pleasing, and remind you of past events. According to social
psychology, you always feel better about yourself if you focus on someone who’s doing much

13. _________ than you.
This process is called downward social comparison. So, for example, if Thom Yorke from
Radiohead is singing that he’s having an even worse day 14. _________ you are, your mood
improves and you subconsciously start feeling better. Another point from social psychology is
that people like 15. _________ listen to music that mirrors the tone of the situation they find
themselves in. In this case, sad songs act as a sort of tuning fork for your own mood - they
resonate with you, helping you feel that you are not alone when experiencing pain and sorrow
in this world.
-Brightside, 2019-

8 A As 13. A Worse
B From B Worst
C But C Bad
D And D Okay

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9 A Show 14. A Then
B Shows B Than
C Showed
D Showing C Compare
D After
10 A Was 15. A To
B Were
C Is B Too
D Are C For
D From

11 A Because
B And
C As
D But

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SECTION B
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 16-25
Read the following poster and answer the questions that follow.


WHAT IS
DEPRESSION?

DEFINITION –
Depression is a mood disorder that involves a
persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It
is different from the mood fluctuations that people
regularly experience as a part of life.
SYMPTOMS –
Depressed mood, reduced interest or pleasure
in activities once enjoyed, changes in appetite,
unintentional weight loss or gain, sleeping too
much or too little,agitation, and restlessness

TREATMENT –
Medications :
-antidepressants
-antianxiety
-antipsychotic medications
Psychotherapy:
-Talk to your therapist
Light therapy:
-Exposure to doses of white light can
help regulate your mood.

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The title of the poster 16. ____________________________________________
Definition of depression
Treatments for depression 17. _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Symptoms of depression _____________________________________________

18. _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

19. _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

20. _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Questions 21 to 25
Roger and Tony are having a conversation regarding depression. Using all of the information
given in the poster, complete the conversation below.

Roger: Do you read the news? There was a news about this 14 years old boy. He has attempt
suicide. It is so scary to think that he is just a young boy.

Tony: Yes, I have read about that. Depression is the main reason of his action, right?

Roger: Yes, they said he has been struggling with depression since he was just a child. His
parents should have known this sooner if they know what the symptoms of depression are.

Tony: Err, what are the symptoms of depression, Roger?
Roger: There are five symptoms of depression that we need to recognize, which are, depressed
mood, 21. _________, changes in appetite, 22. _________, sleeping too much or too little,
agitation, and restlessness. Tony: Now I understand, is there any treatment that can help
people with depression, Roger?

Roger: There are few things that can help those people that have been struggling with
depression. Which are, 23. _________ , psychotherapy and light therapy. For medications,
the healthcare provider may suggest three medications which are, antidepressants, antianxiety
and antipsychotic medications. For psychotherapy, they need do 24. _________ . Last but not
least, 25. _________ , those people that are struggling with depression can expose themselves
to white light that can help regulate their mood.

Tony: Thank you so much, Roger! Roger: You are welcome!

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SECTION C
[25 Marks]
[Time suggested: 50 minutes]
Questions 26 to 31 are based on the following passage.
1 It was early in the morning. I still remember how refreshing the morning air was. How the
birds were chirping happily, how the dew dripping from the leaves of the trees, and the smell
of delicious food been cooked that maybe coming from my neighbour’s house when they were
preparing breakfast. I was five years old and was helping my mom to water her plants and by
helping, what I really meant was staring at my mom doing all of the jobs.
2 To be very honest, the main purpose of me waking up that early in the morning was not because
of my willingness to help my mother but I was actually waiting for that one particular sound
that could bring out all happiness in this whole world. I was actually waiting for the ice cream
man bell’s sound. There was something different about this man’s chocolate ice cream. There
will no brand of ice cream that can taste as scrumptious as his chocolate ice-cream!
3 But sadly, I slowly started to feel that my sacrifice (waking up early in the morning) that I had
made turned out to be useless. After 30 minutes of waiting, he was not there yet. He usually
would pass by my house’s gate sharp at 8.30am in the morning but he was nowhere to be found.
But, after five minutes, I could hear the bell sound from afar. My sleepiness and worried had
suddenly left my body and my excitement had replaced them!
4 I quickly ran towards the gate and tried my very best to open it up but that was when I realized
that the gates were locked. I looked at my mom and scream as loud as I could to ask her help to
bring me the key while jumping anxiously. Scared that the ice-cream man did not want to wait
for me. Scared that he did not realize my small hand that waved in order to try to make him
stopped. I could see my mom ran all the way from the orchid’s gazebo into our house to get me
the gates’ key and also the money to buy the ice-cream. When I turned to the ice- cream man,
I saw he looked straight towards me and I can feel a sudden relief to know that he had noticed
me.
5 But he only turned his body around again and rode his motorcycle away. I was shocked. There
were so many things that I wanted to asked him. Like, did not he notice me? I was jumping and
even screamed to call him. When my mom arrived at where I was standing, she was shocked
to see there was no ice-cream man on his motorcycle, waiting in front of our gates. As a five
years old kid, there was nothing more painful than been ignored by the ice-cream man. But my
mom calmed me down and told me there must be a reason to why he did not stop for me and
that was my last time waiting for the ice-cream man. That was the last time I saw him.
6 But it was a few week ago, when I went home for my semester break my mom told me
something that really broke my heart. It was heart breaking but also made me believe that
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have. My mother told me, she met my favourite ice-cream man during my childhood. She was
walking around in a supermarket and that was when she bumped into him. She immediately
approached him and asked him how he was doing. Asking him whether he still with his ice-
cream business and whether he still sells his delicious chocolate ice-cream. He was taken aback
but then he smiled so widely when he remembered my mom. After he answered my mother’s
questions, he asked my mother a question that made her so overwhelmed.
7 “Is your small daughter has grown up to be a woman now? I am sorry but I always remember
her small hand waving and calling me whenever she wanted to buy my chocolate ice-cream.
She will jump around with huge eyes and excitement. I remember how her eyes will glow with
happiness whenever she taste the ice-cream. I am sorry that sometimes I did not wait for her
and just rode away, that was because there was no chocolate ice-cream left or I did not manage
to make some. I do not want to break her heart by telling her that her favourite ice- cream has
finished”
8 I was surely overwhelmed and taken aback but that ice-cream man has taught me that we cannot
give up on kindness and we will never know one’s truest intention. Just as much as I did not
know the ice-cream man’s honest intention when he ignored me and rode his motorcycle away,
just as much as that we could not assume one’s honesty and truest intention over something. In
our society nowadays, there are many people that think only about themselves.
9 Kindness is a boomerang. But sometimes, it is not. Whenever the kindness is not returning
to us immediately, do not think or assume that there is no kindness left in this whole world.
Just as much as I should not stop waiting for my ice-cream man every morning even though
he maybe rode his motorcycle away from me, just as much as that we cannot stop hoping and
fighting for kindness. I should not give up on him. I should not give up on his kindness. We are
the one who move the kindness around. Remember that there will be one way or another that
kindness that we do today, will return to us in future. Just like Mahatma Gandhi once said, ‘be
the change that you wish to see in this world’. I wish to see more people like my ice-cream man
exist in this world. I wish to see the lost gem of kindness, exist. Again.

Grand prize winner of IMPACT USM 2019

26 (a) From paragraph 1, what was the writer doing with her mom?
________________________________________________________________[1 mark]
(b) From the paragraph 2, what was the main purpose of the writer waking up early?
________________________________________________________________[1 mark]
27 (a) From the paragraph 5, what made the writer sad?
________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

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(b) From the paragraph 5, what was one of the questions that the writer wanted to ask the
ice- cream man?

________________________________________________________________[1 mark]
28 (a) From the paragraph 7, what was the real reason for the ice-cream man’s action?
________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(b) From the paragraph 8, what was the value that taught the writer?
________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

29 (a) From the paragraph 8, what is the writer’s opinion regarding our society nowadays?
________________________________________________________________[1 mark]
(b) From the paragraph 9, define ‘kindness is a boomerang’.
________________________________________________________________[1 mark]
30 From the story above, we can say that the ice-cream man is a good person.
From your opinion, what do we need to do to becoming a good person too?
Opinion 1:
________________________________________________________________[1 mark]
Opinion 2:
________________________________________________________________[1 mark]
31 Based on the passage given, write a summary on:
What is the ice-cream man’s honest intention and what is the value that we can get from

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

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Your summary must:
• be in continuous writing form (not note form)
• use material from paragraph 6-9
• not be longer than 130 words , including the 10 words given below

Begin your summary as follows:

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[20 marks]
[Times suggested: 35 minutes]
32. Read the poem below and answer the question that follow.

THE LIVING PHOTOGRAPH
By

Jackie Kay

My small grandmother is tall there,
straight-back, white broderie anglaise shirt,

pleated skirt, flat shoes, grey bun,
a kind, old smile round her eyes.
Her big hand holds mine, white hand in black hand.
Her sharp blue eyes look her own death in the eye.

It was true after all; that look.
My tall grandmother became small.

Her back round and hunched.
Her soup forgot to boil.

She went to the awful place grandmothers go.
Somewhere unknown, unthinkable.

But there she is still,
in the photo with me at three,
the crinkled smile is still living, breathing.


(a) In stanza 1, which line explain the grandmother’s eyes colour?
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(b) In stanza 2, which word describe the grandmother’s skirt?
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(c) Give one physical change that the poet could see as the grandmother grew older?
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(d) Suggest two ways to appreciate our grandmothers.
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33. The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.
Sing to the Dawn – Minfong Ho
Dear Mr Kilmer – Anne Schraff
Captain Nobody – Dean Pitchfor
Choose one of the novels above and answer the question below.

“Determination is the key to be success in life”
With a close reference to the novel, discuss how this attitude is portrayed by the main character.
Would you have done the same? Explain why.
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2019 SPM TRIAL PAPER
(TERENGGANU& PERAK)

PEPERIKSAAN PERCUBAAN TAHUN 2019
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Kertas 2
Ogos
2 jam Dua Jam lima belas minit

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN /NI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Arahan
1. Kertas soafan ini mengandungi empat bahagian. Bahaglan A,Bahaglan B,Sahagian C dan

Bahagian D.
2. Jawab semua bahaglan dafam kertas soalan ini.
3. Soalan-soa/an dalam Sahagian A mempunyai empat pilihan. Jawab setiap soalan dengan

menghitamkan ruang yang betul di halaman 20.
4. Anda dinasihatf SUP!Jya mengamb/1 mesa 25 mfnit untuk Sahagian A, 25 minit untuk

Bahagian B,50 minit untuk Sahagian C dan 35 minit untuk Bahaglan D.
Instructions
1. This question paper consists of four sections. Section A,Section B,Section C and Section D.
2. Answer all sections.
3. Questions in Section A have four options. Answer all the questions by blackening the correct

space on page 20.
4. You are advised to spand·about 25 minutes on Section A, 25 minutes on Section B,50 minutes

on Section C and 35 minutes on Section D.

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SECTION A [15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
hear.com in Malaysia
Studies prove that untrepted hearing loss can cause stress and isolation, increasing
the chances of d mentia by 50%. Many people wait until their hearing loss is too
severe before getting hearing aids. hear.com, the largest online hearing aid retailer in
the- world, is there to make sure that every person who needs it has access to. the
right solution for their hearing loss within budget

1 From the advertisement,what could make hear.com a popular choice?
A It is the largest online hearing aid retailer in the world.
B It offers an affordable solution to hearing loss.
C It can decrease the chances of dementia.
D It can prevent stress and isolation.

Jane : Oh, the test was so hard.Quick, Maria.... Is the first question “True” or “False”?
Maria: “True”
Jane: How do you know?
Maria: Because I did my homework and studied for the test...
Jane: (Silent)... Wow!
2 From the dialogue above,we can conclude that
A the test was difficult.
B last minute study helped.
C Jane did not work hard enough.
D Maria is unsure of her own answer.
Managing stress in its early stages can help maximize the college/university experience
and opportunities for students. There are three kinds of common stress that triggers
students’ experience:
Social
Social stress puts serious peer pressure on students. Dealing with new relationships,
balancing academic life with social life, living with or without family members, adjusting
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Academic
Strict schedules, deadlines, low grades, challenging classes, exams, responsibil poor time
management all lead to a build-up of academic stress.
Daily life
This stress is associated with issues that are not related to academic or social life. These
can include daily commute, part-time jobs and financial burdens.
3 Based on the article,which is the most common cause of stress in students?
A Financial problem
B Strict everyday schedule
C Issues related to self-management
D Problems regarding personalrelationships
A Cambridge-based English Literature syllabus will be introduced to secondary schools
next year in a move to boost proficiency in the language.
Form Four students will study the syllabus in January and sit for the SPM exam with a
new format in 2021, Examinations Syndicate director of examinations Adzman Tailb said.
The 18-month curriculum of this elective subject is drawn from 10 poems, one novel or six
short stories. and one drama, he said.

Adapted from: The Star, 23 June 2019
4 According to the article.all SPM 2021 candidates will be
A given the option to learn English Literature.
B tested on Englsh Literature in 18 months.
C taking English to improve their language.
D answering English with the latest format.

Delete My Account
Your account has been deactivated from the site and will be permanently deleted within
14 days. If you log into your account within the next 14 days, you will have the option to
cancel your request.
5 From this message.we know that the user
A may cancelthe deactivation within the time given.
B is not allowed to deactivate the account.
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What is Dengue AVOID DENGUE FEVER What Can You Do
Fever? Prevent Dengue?
What Are The Symptoms? Avoid mosquito bites
Dengue fevec is a They include severe joint and muscle Reduce mosquito
disease caused by a pain,swollen lymph nodes, headache,
family of viruses that fever, exhaustion and rash. The presence of habitats
are transmitted by
fever, rash, and headache.
mosquitoes. Dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) is
a specific syndrome that tends to affect
children under I 0 years of age. It causes
abdominal pain, haemorrhage (bleeding),

and circulatory collapse (shock).

TAKE ACTION TODAY!

6 The purpose of the poster is to
A explain that Malaysia is facing dengue outbreak.
B suggest the right treatment to the high-risk people.
C advise the public to take action to reduce the symptoms.
D encourage people to take the initiativein decreasing dengue risks.

Sardines are rich in both vitamin 0 and omega-3 fatty acids. Both of these nutrients are
known to overcome one’s minor depressive dsi order. Low vitamin D levels have been
linked to depression around the gol be. Some studies have linked. Its deficiency to other
mental health problems such as personality disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Therefore, eating food rich in vitamin can make people happier.

7 What is the main idea of the above extract?
A Depression is a globalproblem.
B Sardines have high nutritionalvalues.
C Eating sardnin es can overcome depression.
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Mid Valley City Charity Run 2019
The Mid Valley City Charity Run is a Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative by Mid
Valley City with the aim to support various NGOs and their efforts to build awareness of
issues that affect Malaysians as a whole. The run Is open to the public. However, parents’
approval is a must for the participants under 18 years of age.
This year, participants will be running to end education inequity in Malaysia. Participants’
registration fees will be channelled to Teach For Malaysia for the work they do in the lives
of thousands of students in high-need schools across Malaysia.
8 In the text above,we canconclude that the Mid Valley City Charity Run
A helps improve education in Malaysia
B requri es no parents’ permission.
C gives support to all NGOs.
D is open to adults.
Questions 9 -15 are based on the following passage.
Crab catching can be fun but it Is only for those who do not mind the mud and the smell. The
crab catcher must be immune to the stench of the swamp. And of course he must have stamina
and a sense of adventure 9. __________ struggling through the mud Is just like a fly struggling
in a pudding.
The tools of a crab catcher are simple. All he needs are some traps and baits.He needs a parang
too to 10. __________ his way through thick mangrove swamps. The trap itself is a simple affair,
crude and primitive ln nature. A bamboo of about ten centimetres thick is cut Into two pieces,
each measuring about 80 centimetres. They are bent slightly by heating them 11. __________
a fire.A cross archis formed by tying the mid section of the bamboo with a sturdy string. A bait
is 12. __________ from the cross-joint by a string.Then it is submerged Into the water. All the
crab catcher has to do now is to wait.
It all sounds so simple. 13. __________ wafting in the mud is all but simple because It Is actually
an invitation for the mosquitoes to attack. Therefore, a crab catcher must keep moving just to
keep the mosquitoes at bay.He must also keep brushing the 14. __________ area of his body
because the mosquitoes sting by the thousands.A few hours later, he cheeks the traps. He quickly
15. __________ his catch by tying the mean-looking pincers with a length of string before
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B as B Moreover
C but C Consequently
D and D Nevertheless
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C slice B sheltered
D hack C unhidden
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SECTION B
[10 marks)
[Time suggested: 25 minutes)

Questions 16 to 25
Read the folfowing poster and answer the questions that follow.

Dear Nature Lover,
YOU are chosen to be a part of the upcoming September issue of the Think Green Magazine!
The theme this time is on tigers and we would li ke to know why Malayan Tigers matter to
you.
It's easy & it's fun! All you need to do is to write about the importance of tiger conservation
by emailing us either a photo. drawing, message, poem, short story or a short video. Here's
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SAVE US! Email to Atiqah / Naim at
[email protected]
Create your own tiger-inspired content: Entries must incul de full name and
snap a picture with a caption or write a contact n umber.
conservation message

So come on and let’s get started! We can’t wait to see your creative content!
Deadline: Entries must be received by 3P’ August 2019

Questions 16 to 20
Using the information from the poster, complete the table below.

Name of magazine 16. ____________________________________________

Last date of entry 17. ____________________________________________

Details to be included in the 18. ____________________________________________
entry _______________________________________________
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Theme 19. ____________________________________________
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Questions 21 to 25
You want to encourage your friend to send an entry to the magazine. Using words from the poster,
complete the email below. Use no more than three words.

Dear Sherry,
You know how you are such a 21. __________ right? Have you seen the latest poster shared
by our friends on Facebook? I do believe that you should send your entry. You are such a
creative person- you can either write a 22. __________ or a 23. __________.
photos or make videos. The choice is yours. And the subject matter Is close to your heart
too - the 24. __________. Just be sure that you have an 25. __________ account as that is
the only way to send your entry. So what are you waiting forll

SECTION C
[25 marks]
(Time suggested: 50 minutes]
Questions 26-31 are based on the following passage.
1 I often think about my childhood friend, Ismail. Back in the early 60s, our f a m i l i e s
lived a stone’s throw from each other on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, surrounded by a vast
expanse of rubber and oil palm trees. Ismail’s father was the plantation lorry driver and Ismailwas
the eldest of five children.No one was bothered that Ismail was a Malay Muslim and we were
Indian Hindus.We just accepted our differences.
2 We must have been nine when we became friends.Ismail,my elder bro.ther Jothi and
I would watch with fascinatoi n as his father busied himself in his workshop. Ismai’ls father,
a genialbear of a man,was a handyman of sorts. Once he converted a huge cylindrical glass
container into an aquarium. We were thrilled whenever we had the chance to help him with his
tools.
3 In time,the three of us built a den from discarded zinc sheets and old wooden planks
not far from our homes.Here, we spent many a sultry afternoon, away from my younger sister
Prema, a curious seven-year-old who constantly wondered what her secretive brothers were up
to. We would enjoy the sugarcane and guavas that Ismail brought from his garden. We would
provide the tapioca, kitchen utensils and salt, all surreptitiousy taken from our home. Mom
was suspicious at times but she never made a fuss over her ‘missing’ utensils. After washing the
tapioca using water from a nearby stream,we then sliced it into thin half-moon discs,sprinkled
on a little salt and deep fried them in the wok over an open fire.That was how we made our own
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4 During the school holidays, we would explore the countryside on our bicycles, hoping to
come across the unexpected. Going zipping past the cliffs with a sheer ravine falling away on the
other side of the path was exhilarating! Stopping to catch our breath, we would watch the flash
of colour as a kingfisher flew by. These experiences filled us with a sense of adventure and awe.
5 Perhaps because he was the oldest child, Ismail acted responsibly and was seldom
emotional. He had a steady hand and was quick to help. Once, he deftly removed a thorn that
had pierced my foot while we were swimming in a stream.
6 Occasionally, during the weekends, Jothi and l would go to Ismail’s house. His 30 younger
sisters minded baby Udin. as their mother. a petite woman in a sarong, smiled and busied
herselfIn the small kitchen. I remember once she stewd chicken while the children peered into
the pot and murmured “delicious. Just like my family, they rarely had meat. At times Ismail
would accompany our family as we made a rare shopping trip to town. We would be glad of his
company. The shy smile on his face spoke a thousand words.
7 The years passed and memories of my childhood days grew hazy. One dismal afternoon
in mid 1983, I stopped a taxiin Kuala Lumpur and got in just as the skies opened up. l stated my
destination and prayed that Iwould not be late for my job interview. There was a recession and
jobs were scarce. The driver, a small, neatly 40 dressed man, looked intently at me through his
mirror. “RaddarT he said, using my childhood nickname. I was astonished at being so familiarly
addressed. There was no mistaking that shy smile -it was Ismail!
8 As Igrasped his shoulder over the front seat, I felt a genuine affection, something hard
to describe. He patted my hand and said “I haven’t seen you in a while, friend: We chatted as he
drove. Ismails parents were well.His sisters were married and so was he. His word as a taxi driver
was temporary. He would soon be heading to Pahang to work. Someone once said: “Friendship
- pure, unselfish friendship - nurtures, strengthens andlengthens a relationship.”

(Adapted from Reader’s Digest, 2011)

26 (a) From paragraph 1,what was Ismail’s father’s job?
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28 (a) From paragraph 5, what had possibly made Ismail a responsible and unemotionalboy?
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(b) From paragraph 6, which word conveys the meaning of ‘took care of?
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29 (a) From paragraph 7,why do you think the writer did not want to be late for his job

interview?
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b) From paragraph 8,’ As I grasped his shoulder over the front seat, Ifelt a genuine affection,

something hard to describe.” (line 44- 45)
In your own words, explain the writer’s feeling.
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30 Suggest one way to maintain friendships.
Give a reason why you think thsi would work.
(i) Way to maintain friendships: ...............................................................................[1 mark]
(i) Reason: ................................................................................... [1 mark]
31 Based on the passage given, write a summary on how the writer and Ismail spent theitime

together during their childhood.
Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original

meaning.
Your summary must:
• be in continuous writing form (not in note form)
• use materials from lines 6 -36
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SECTION D
[20 marks]
[Time suggested: 35 minutes)
32 Read the following stanzas of The Living Photograph and answer the questions that follow.
The living Photograph
My small grandmother is tall there,
straighf.back,white broderie angfaise shirt,
pleated skirt, flat shoes, grey bun,
a kind, old smile round her eyes.
Her big hand holds mine, white hand in black hand.
Her sharp blue eyes look her own death in the eye.
It was true after all; that look.
My tall grandmother became small.
Her back round and hunched.
Her soup forgot to boil.
She went to the awful place grandmothers go.
Somewhere unknown, unthinkable.
But there she is still,
in the photo with me at three,
the crinkled smile is still living, breathing.

Jackie Kay
(a) In stanza 1, how do we know that the grandmother was loving towards the persona?
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(b) In stanza 2, Her soup forgot to boil.”
What does this show about the grandmother?
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(c) Which phrase represents unpleasant condition?
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(d) What is the emotion felt by the persona in stanza 3?
Why do you think so?
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33. The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Sing to the Dawn – Minfong Ho
Dear Mr Kilmer – Anne Schraff
Captain Nobody – Dean Pitchfor

Choose one of the novels above and answer the question below.

“Family support Is Important In achieving one’s dream.”

How far is this true in the novel you have studied? Support your answer with close reter, new to
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2019 SPM TRIAL PAPER
(PERAK)

SECTION A
[15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]

Questions 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose the
best answer.

1 The sign above prohibits us from
A eating
B walking
C drinking
D littering

Question 2
Study the pie chart below and answer the question that follows.

Leisure Activities Preferred by Form 4 Students of SMK Damai

Other leisure activities Playing games: using
(18 minutes) computer for leisure

(27 minutes)

Watching TV Participating in sports,
(2 hours and 49 minutes) exercise, recreation
(17 minutes)
Reading
(19 minutes)

Socialising and
communicatin
(38 minutes)

Relaxing and thinking
(17 minutes)

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6. From the pie chart above we know that
A majority of the students dislike watching the television compared to socialising.
B reading is less preferred compared to playing games and socialising.
C the second most popular leisure activity is sports and recreation.
D teenagers are really into relaxing and thinking.
Question 3
Read the following extract and answer the question that follows.

Kimchi, the reddish fermented cabbage is served at every meal. It has kept obesity at bay in
Korea as it is high in fibre and low in fat. It is also loaded with vitamins A, B and C but its
biggest benefit may be in its “healthy bacteria” called lacto bacilli. These good bacteria help
with digestion. Some studies show fermented cabbage has compounds that may prevent
the growth of cancer.
3. From the statement above, we can conclude that kimchi
A disrupts digestion
B produces bacteria
C promotes weight-loss
D enhances growth of cancer
Question 4
Read the following advertisement and answer the question that follows.

APOLLO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Nurturing Minds. Building Character
Intakes: January and July

API (Apollo International School) develops students according to their interests and unique
personal strengths by engaging them in active learning and social responsibilities. There is
extensive use of technology in a vibrant environment that makes API the international
school of choice for secondary students.
• Operating hours for registration: 8 am – 5 pm (Mon – Fri)
• Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays

Scholarships awarded to deserving students. For more details about our courses,
check out [email protected]

4. From the advertisement above, we know that,
A one can register online at API.
B API gives financial aids to eligible students.
C one can be enrolled at any time of the year.
D only students with talents and interests are accepted at API

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Question 5
Read the cartoon strip below and answer the question that follows.



5. From the comic strip above, we can say that the grandfather is
A in denial.
B strong and healthy.
C loves his grandchild.
D able to do things on his own.
Question 6
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

NOTICE March 01, 2019
ATTENTION!

This notice is to inform all the residents regarding the suspension of water supply for 8 hours.
It is being done to clean the water tank. The details are as follow:
DATE- March 6 2019
TIME- 10am – 6 pm

Thus, we request you to store the required amount of water beforehand. Thank you
PRESIDENT OF TAMAN MELUR RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

6. From the notice above, all the residents in Taman Melur
A have to pay their water bills immediately.
B must not use water from 10 am – 6 pm every day.
C should be mindful of the water shortage in the residential area.
D take necessary actions to ensure water is sufficient in their homes.

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Question 7
Read the following letter to the Editor and answer the question that follows.

Dear Editor,
Minecraft, I realised, was something I knew nothing about. It was time to become
acquainted. One evening I announced to my son my intention to give myself a crash
course in the game, interrupting his search for obsidian to build a portal to the Nether
dimension. For anyone as mystified about it as I was, Minecraft is now one of the world’s
biggest computer games, a global phenomenon that’s clocked up over 100 million registered
users. I find that really intriguing.
Adapted from Reader’s Digest
7. The word mystified in the extract above shows that the writer is
A obsessed about the game.
B wondering about Minecraft.
C baffled over the hype of the game.
D worried about not winning the game.
Question 8
Read the following headline and answer the question that follows.

RAFAEL NADAL GETS ‘WILD CARD’
INVITE TO ARGENTINA OPEN

8. From the newspaper headline above, we can conclude that
A the tennis player has won numerous tournaments.
B Nadal will play the wild card in the Argentina Open.
C the tennis player has been invited to play in the Argentina Open
D Nadal will play in the Argentina Open without going through the qualifying rounds.

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Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage.
From 1950 until 2015, the global production of plastic has been on the increase. In the early
1950s, plastic production _________(9) recorded at about 1.5 million metric tonnes.

By 2015, it had increased _________(10) to 322 million metric tonnes! Unfortunately,
due to poor waste management, 8 million metric tonnes of plastic end up in rivers and seas,
affecting nearly 800 marine species every year.

Plastic pollution is a global crisis. _________(11) poisoning sea birds and marine life,
plastic waste also contaminates our seafood. A study in 2017 reported that microplastic has
gotten into the flesh of fish, which is then eaten by _________ (12) humans. This means that
microplastic has entered our food chain!

Fortunately, public awareness on this issue is increasing. Last year, more than 1000 people
_________ (13) of members from government agencies, non-governmental organisations,
schools, tourism operators and local villagers participated in the largest coastal clean-up
event in Sabah. Through this collaboration, over 13 tonnes of plastic waste from coastal areas
were _________(14). Currently, more community groups are organising coastal clean-ups
regularly and _________ (15) restaurant owners in Kudat have stopped using plastic straws
in their premises.

(Adapted from WWF Green Heart, Issue 1, 2019)

9. A is 12. A unsuspicious 14. A collect
B was B unknown B collected
C are C unsuspecting C collects
D were D untold D collecting

10. A obviously 13. A made up 15. A some
B severely B summed up B a great deal of
C dramatically C set out C few
D slightly D laid out D much

11. A Instead of
B Despite
C Although
D Besides

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SECTION B
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]

Questions 16-25
Read the poster below and answer the questions that follow.

How does Instagram Help as a Marketing Tool?

Since being acquired by Facebook in 2012, Instagram has taken off like a rocket. It is one of
the most rapidly growing social media platforms as it allows its millions of users, including
businesses to showcase what they’re all about via a visual story. As lnstagram is mobile-friendly,
easy to navigate and allows its users to amass a large following rather quickly, it is the perfect
social media platform for the modern generation.

MOST EFFECTIVE
DIGITAL
INSTAGRAM AS AN EFFECID’E MARKETING TOOL
MARKETING TACTIC

lnstagram helps businesses to engage lnstagram is all about the younger
their customers and attract new ones. generation. More than 40% of lnstagram
users are aged are between 16 to 24 years
Customers able to get up-to-date old. This is a coveted demographic group
information easily.
Andrew (CEO) targeted by companies.
Kavitha (Analyst)

Advertising through lnstagram is a lot I am able to post pictures of my products
cheaper than traditional advertising, and information of upcoming events
that will reach my potential customers
therefore you spend less money to instantly. This is a huge boon to my small
reach your audience and grow your
start-up company
business Habib {New Entrepreneur)
Imran {Manager) lnstagram is the ‘it’ thing nowadays,
lnstagram allows for two-way especially among teenagers and young
communication with your customers. adults. It is more popular than Facebook
Customers are able to share their and Twitter among the trend·setters and
thoughts, questions and ideas
regarding your product. socialmedia influencers.
Mei Lee (Marketing Executive) Jacinta (Celebrity Blogger)

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