Forecast 13 Question SPM CEFR

I jam: 5O minit

Okt/Nov.

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

ARAHAN:

1. Kertas peperiksaan ini mengandungi lima bahagian: Bahagian 1,

Bahagian 2, Bahagian 3, Bahagian 4 dan Bahagian 5.

2. Jawab semua bahagian.

lnstructiotts
1. This question paper consists of five sections: Part 1 , Part 2, Panl3,

Part 4 and Part 5.

2. Answer all sections.

ANGKA GILIRAN:

Part 1

Questions I to 8

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C For each question, mark the correct
onswer A, B or C on your answer sheet.

A No one is allowed to smoke in this area as

the goods kept here can be easily set on flre.

B No one is allowed to smoke in this area

except during lunch breaks.

C The things kept in this place are dangerous

but people can smoke.

b0 Phases of Sleep

1. Which of the following BEST explains the According to experts, normaI individuats pass through four
different phases while sleeping as shown below:
slogan in the poster shown?
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Rapid Eye
A Give your blood and we will save your life. Movement
B You will save your life if you donate blood.
C The blood that you donate may save Light steep Deeper Deep s[eep Dreaming
where the leveI of
someone's life.
steeper sleep
-WEST JAWA. Tues About 380 crocodiles can sti[[ be
awakened
escaped today from a crocodile farm, after five
nights of non-stop rain had caused severe floods easi[y

in the sunounding areas, By evening, about . A slepp cycle is when a person goes through phases

half of the crocodiles were successfufly caught 1-2-3-REM.
by the farm owners with the assistance of the
. Each phase lasts around 90 to 110 minutes.
West Jawa Wildlife Department. As night . Most adults usuatty go through four to five cycles a

approached, however, residents wondered if night.

the other 190 would be caught, or whether a . Those suffering from insomnia wi[[ not be able to
crocodile might just show up on their doorstep.
experience these phases of sleep.
2. How did the crocodiles escape?
A Not stated in the report. 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE
B They swam out in the flood water.
C They ran out when the door was open. about the phases of sleep?

A In a normal sleep cycle, phase I occurs

twice.

B A sleep cycle will take about an hour to

complete.

C Most adults undergo a minimum of four

cycles a night.

CAUTION! HIGHLY FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS.
SMOKING IN THIS AREA IS STRICTLY
PROHIBITED

3. Study the notice shown and decide' which

sentence BEST explains its purpose.

l.rrrDOllrtC A The cheapest Grade C eggs are available in

TERENCE Klang.

The marriage is announced on z+th B Grade B eggs cost more than Grade A in all
September, 2021
3 places.
Between
C The eggs from all three grades cost the most
TERENCE TOH FU 'Y;yi.l#
in Johor Bahru.
the youngest son of $tu:.t4$#
(and the late Dn .The lmportonce of Sport for
Children s Heolth
SALLY itffiffitraNT;t:
Sport helps children to develop both
the eldest 'b{ liur,, iWe,l.tA
physically and mentally. Participating
'borho{ rcrtahiiry', in any kind of sport from an early age

5. Why is Terence's father's name not mentioned helps children in many ways. Group
activities enhance interaction and
together with his mother's name?
social integration. It also promotes a
A He has passed away.
B He and his wife are divorced. healthy lifestyle in adulthood, as the
C The mother controls the family.
habits we acquire as children are often
w(ruEs oF MOSS DESTRUCil0ry practiced lifelong. On a psychological or
personality level, sports activities done
The devastating tsunami which occurred in zoos
was caused bu the fifth targest quake of the in groups help children to strengthen
centurg. Giant watts of water swept into lndonesia
their social self-esteem, and allow them
over the coasts of lndia and Sri Lanka 1,600 km to understand the importance of having
northern Sumatra and respecting rules.
west of the epicentre off
8. Choose the best meaning of the underlined
and across southern Thai tourist istands. Waves
words as used in the paragraph from the options
travetted at hundreds of kitometres an hourl provided:
gaining strength as theg crossed.the oceans -
A act of interacting with others who have
causing disastrous resutts far from their origins.
the same intertssts for social support and
Born 0f strong seismic shoc[<s, tsunamis can
friendship
reach high heights and speeds, but despite their
B ability to understand the things that can and
strength, theg can baretu be noticeabte far out
at sea. can't be done in society

6. One significant characteristic of the tsunami is C ability to know more about one's own self-

that it... esteem

A looses strength as it moves towards the

shore.

B radiates from a specific centre.
C is created by a seismic shock.

Market Price for Eggs I10 eggs per unitl

Kuala Lumpun AGrade 2.2B.0Gnade Grade C
Klang 2.30 2,00
Johor Bahr"u 2.30 2.10 2.10
2.40 2.30 2.20

7. From the table given, which of the following

statements about the price of eggs is CORRECT?

Part 2

Questions 9 to 18

Read the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each,question, mark the correct letter A" B,

C or D on your answer sheet.

WHILE most of their (0) peers are cramming for exams and juggling after-school

activities, a growing group of youngsters are turning to the world of crime. Although peer pressure,

violent dramas, movies and video games have been (9) for this rise, parents and guardians

may play a bigger role than they realise.

Suriana Welfare Society for Children chairman James Nayagam said children would often

(10) their parents and this played a huge role in the choices they made later on. 'oThe

home is where it all begins. It's a matter of close supervision and monitoring of children's activities

Without supervision, children pick (11) unhealthy practices and habits that will influence

their thoughts and actions. Although there isn't any particular gender or race that's more prone to rage

or violence, it gets more (12) when they reach puberty." Unfortunately, some parents are

clueless when it came to matters of their children.

"They are oblivious of or not bothered with their children's actions due to reasons such as

work pressure, marriage (13) or ignorance. Parents should take heed of warning signs

Teenagers who are involved in violent and other aggressive acts tend to tell lies, stay away from home,

have late nights, steal money, or are rebellious." To nip the problem in the (14) parents

need to prioritise supervision and monitoring of their children's development from birth.

Clinical psychologist, Dr Charis Geevarughese (15) that social ills involving

juveniles had the potential of becoming a (16) -,trend if the underlying and systemic issues

involved in the rise of crime are not addressed. "LJnderneath the business, facade, conflicts and crime,

youngsters want (17) It's easy to note the effects of violence in media on the life of a

child, but the lack of genuine connection in the child's primary circle of influence is potentially more

harmful." Teenagers are more likely to be (18) in crime and gangs that provide a pseudo

family and social status that are important ai that age, he added.

(Source: adaptedfrom New Straits Times dated December 14, 2014)

0. A peer peers
9. A blame
10. A imitate B blames
lli A on B imitates
12. A important Bin
A13. break-ins B exciting
14. A start B break-outs
15. A feel B bud
16. A dangerous B feels
17. A accepting B harmless
18. A involve B acceptance
B involves

C friend D parents
C blamed D blaming
C imitated D imitating
C down Dup
C significant D interesting
C break-offs D break-downs
C child D beginning
C is feeling D felt
C thrilling D stimulating
C accepted D expectation
C involving D involved

Part 3

Questions 19 to 26

You are going to read an article on a legendary discovery. For questions 19 to 26, choose the correct answer
(A, B, C or D) and mark tlte correct letter A" B, C or D on your onswer sheet.

The tomb of King Tutankhamen (King Tut) is one of the most famous because of its well-known
discovery by Howard Carter, a British archaeologist. Tutankhamun's tomb is located in the Valley of

the Kings between the tombs of Rameses II and Rameses IV. Carter had been digging in the Valley of
the Kings for eleven years before he discovered King Tut's tomb in 1922. Tutankhamen was not an
especially important king, but his tomb was the only royal burial found intact in modern times. The
tomb was important because it enabled archaeologists to record what an Egyptian king's tomb looked

like and learn more about ancient Egypt.Although robbers probably had entered the tomb at lpast twice
in ancient times, its contents were almost undamaged when it was discovered by Howard Carter.

On 17 February 1923, an assembled audience of about twenty invited guests gathered in an
antechamber just outside King Tut's burial chamber deep within the Valley of the Kings to view
the unsealing of his burial chamber. They were there to view the undisturbed mummy of King Tut.
The Valley of the Kings was the elite Egyptian city of the dead that dates back to 4,500 years ago.
Previously, the pharaohs of ancient Egypt had been buried in pyramids. It is believed that this hillside

burial place was chosen to prevent robbery of the tombs.
Although, nearly all the vaults in the Valley of the Kings had been broken into, the first intact

tomb discovered by archaeologists was that of Tutankhamen, who reigned in the l4th century B.C. This
explains why there was great expectation at this point in time. The expedition's chief archaeologist,
Howard Carter, was very careful in clearing away the stone filling between the two chambers. The
audience was made up of archaeologists and Egyptian dignitaries who waited in silence. Carter revealed
.the most famous collection of the Egyptian treasures ever found. It was the solid gold coffin and famous
peaceful-faced mask of King Tutankhamen.

HoweveE this great discovery soon became famous for more dreadful reasons. Two months after
the discovery Lord Carnarvon, who was the project's flnancier, died of complications from a mosquito
bite. Then, his dog died. People began to connect the excavation to these deaths. Soon rumours began to
spread that. Carnarvon and the others had awakened the omummy's curse'. This was based on an imprint

supposedly found on Tutankhamen's tomb. It warned that "Death will come on quickly upon those who

disturb the rest of the Pharaoh'.

While many do believe that such legends are true, others consider these stories as myth and mere
superstition. So, is there any truth behind the so-called'curse'of King Tut? HowardCarter, the very
man who unravelled the mystery of King Tutankhamen's grave, survived the mummy's curse (at least
until his death in 1939). He was deeply worried by the public's eagerness to believe superstitious stories.
He even tried to argue that writings on the tomb sometimes contained protective formulas or messages
meant to frighten off enemies from this world or beyond.

Others too had tried to debunk the myth. For instance, eighty years after the tomb's discovery the
British Medical Journal published a scientific study of the mummy's curse. The author, Mark R. Nelson
of Monash University, Australia, examined the survival rates of the 44 Westerners identified by Carter as
bqing in Egypt during the opening of a chamber or coffln. This ruled out the death of Lord Carnaryon's
dog as being a victim of the curse. In addition, out of the 44 identified Westerners, 25 were present

during an opening or examination. They managed to continue living an average of 20.8 years after
being present at the opening of a chamber. While the rest, who were not present, lived 28.9 years. He

calculated the mean age of death for those exposed to bs 70 years and for those unexposed, 75. Hence,
the results of Nelson's study proved that the curse was indeed a myth!

(Adapted.fro* King Tutankhamun; How a tomb cast a sptell on the world, https://www.bbc.coti/
culture/article/20191029-king-tutankhamun-the-tragic-cause-of-the-pharaohs-cult)

19. The discovery of King Tut's tomb was...

A in a pyramid
B in a vault in a pyramid
C by a hillside in the Valley of the Kings
D on top of King Rameses tomb in Egypt

20. The discovery of King Tut's tomb was a signif,cant event because.

A it was the first tomb ever found
B it was the oldest tomb ever found
C it was the first tomb ever found undamaged
D it was the first tomb which contained treasures

21. The word elite in paragraph 2 (line 12) refers to...

A the workers who built the pyramids
B the pharaohs and their family members
C the ordinary citizens who lived in ancient Egypt
D the robbers who were caught stealing from the tombs

22. What was the Egyptian treasure that was discovered by Howard Carter?

A King Tut's tomb
B King Tut's burial chamber
C King Tut's legendary 'mummy's curse'
D King Tut's ancient casket made of gold

23. Lord Carnarvon's dog was not consideied a victim of the curse because..

A it was absent during the opening of a chamber in Egypt
B it was unable to live as long as humans
C it was not a Westerner
D it was not human

24. The word supposedly (line 26) indicates that the writer is

A convinced about the existence of the carving
B doubtftrl about the existence of the carving
C excited about the existence of the carving
D disturbed by the existence of the carving

25. In paragraph 6, the word debunk (line 34) means

Ato discredit
Bto condemn
Cto disapprove
Dto consolidate

26. In your opinion, Mark R. Nelson was in proving that there was no curse

A very adamant
B unsuccessful
C ineffective
D successful

Part 4

Questions 27 to 32

You are going to read an article on a famous Malaysian athlete. Six sentences have been removed from the
article. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (27 to 32). There are two extra sentences
which you do not need to use.

Carving A Name for Herself in Waterskiing

Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah was only five when she started her water-ski training and entered her first

competition when she was only eight. 27 While most teenagers her age are woffying about

state exams, Hanifah is anxious about becoming the top female water skier in the world.

She was exposed to waterskiing when her father organised the Putrajaya Waterskiing World Cup
in collaboration with Putrajaya Corporation in 2008. This inspired her to join the sport after watching

world-class waterskiers competing in that world class event. 28

In the beginning, however, her father refused to teach her since she was only five years old and

most of her father's students were eight to twelve. 29 It was no surprise that she picked up

water skiing quickly as she comes from a family of water skiers.

Hanifah's secret to her many achievements is due to two important ingredients. 30 She

claims that she constantly competes against herself to better improve her performance. When it comes

to hard work, her role model is Datuk Nicol David who has proved that success could be achieved

through hard work and determination. Next, she owes her success to a good support team which has

been providing encouragement and assistance throughout her winning spree. This support team includes

her family, parents, coaches and the Youth and Sports Ministry These two factors ensured that she never

had a moment when she wanted.to give up. 31 Moreover, she was also worried of things

like financial problems and bad injuries which could hinder her progress.

Hanifah notes that her unforgettable memories include winning her first SEA Games gold medal

in 2011 in Palembang when she was eight. Subsequently, she became the youngest-ever gold medallist
as well as the Asian champion in 2013 at the age of 10. Other memorable wins were the clean sweep of

four Asian gold medals in the 2019 Asian championship for slalom, tricks, jump and overall.
32 But being Asia's best female water skier and a SEA Games gold medallist before

turning l5 surely distinguishes Hanifah from the rest.

https://www.thestarcom.my/metro/metro-news/2020/01/I7/young-and-determinedto-succeed

A The first is hard work.
B At first, she was frightened by the dangers inv
C She was truly mesm eizedby the speed and sk
D Now, at fifteen, she is the most ambitious and
E However, hqr only fear was that the wonderfu
F In this day and age, it's no longer surprising w
G As Hanifah is completely busy training for co

academic domain.

H Nevertheless, Hanifah turned up every mornin

her father finally agreed to teach her.

volved in the sport.
kills shown by the skiers.
youngest Malaysian athlete.
ul coaching and parental support would stop. '
when teens turn out to be such high achievers. .
ompetitions, she has not been performing well in the

ng and watched others training for six months before

Part 5
Questions 33 to 40
A collection of popular festivals celebrated in Malaysia is presented in the following table. Read the texts given
and answer the questions that follow.

A - Malacca's Grand Cultural Festival

Held in November, this festival features cultural performances, musical theater, fireworks shows and the
largest drums event bf various ethnic groups in Malaysia apart from presenting the epic of Malaccan history.
Other activities carried out include the illuminating decorated boat parade, dragon boat raOe, cultural and
musical performances and a variety of interesting competitions and activities which are held to serve as a
celebration for the fascinating diversity and liveliness of Malacca.

B - Penang's International Floral Festival

This festival is held annually at one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, the Penang Botanical Gardens.
The venue is covered with flowers in different shapes, sizes and colours. The highlight is a beautiful parade
made up of elaborately-decorated floral floats. Workshops, contests, exhibitions and classes on floral related
topics are held at this event along with the sales of a variety plants and gardening equipment.

C - Putrajaya's International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

Held in March, there are plenty of eye-catching air balloons for everyone to see! From the usual rainbow-
colored hot air balloon to Darth Vader and Doraemon ones, there is something for just about everyone. The
event is perfect especially for families as the fiesta encourages togetherness by organizing a variety of fun
activities for all ages. Held during school holidays, it is the perfect time for a quick family getaway.

D - Sabah's Tadau Ka'amatan Harvest Festival

It is held annually in May to honour the successful harvest season by the ethnic Kadazan-Dusun community.
The emphasis is on social activities like having parties with lots of food and music open for all ethnicities.
The festival includes traditional dancing in ethnic costumes and a good serving of regional and 'local foods.
A beauty pageant also takes place where local young ethnic women show off their appearance and glamour
to win the prestigious Unduk Ngadau title.

E - Sarawak's Rainforest World Music Festival

This festival is held in mid-July when international musicians descend on Sarawak's capital to perform

in this three-day event. Recognized worldwide, it attracts many foreign tourists for the live music and

performances. Genres often include modern styles mixed with traditional instruments to create a hypnotic
fusion of sound. The Sarawak Cultural Village hosts this event and has workshops, crafts and food too.

Questions 33 to 36

Which paragraph (A - E) describes the following statements on the popular festivals carried out in Malaysia?
the separate answer sheet.
Mark your answers on

Statements paragraph

33. It's an opportunity to a get a glimpse of beautiful girls in their

traditional attire.

34. A great opportunity for locals and international visitors to enjoy

traditional ethnic style music.

35. This is festival is highly suitable as a family get together activity
as it is held during the school break.

36. An event most suitable for those who love a picturesque scenery

and appreciate the beauty of nafure.

Questions 37 to 40

Complete the notes below using information.from the text. Choose no more than one wordfrom the passagefor
each ans.wer Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

' Due to an impressive history of being a trading port, Malacca has an abundant amount of 37 to

offer in terms of food and culture to local and international visitors.

. Sarawak which is also known as the 'Land of the Hornbills' 38 many nature lov'ers from all around

the world due to its rich variety of flora and fauna.

. A weekend 39 is important for working couples who live in cities as it can help to reduce stress

levels and refresh their minds.

' The children were highly excited to the see the extravagant floral 40 which was the highlight of

the colourful festival.

Kertas 2 I jam 30 minit
Okt./Nov.

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

ARAHAN:

1. Kertas peperiksaan ini mengandungi tiga bahagian: Bahagian 1,
Bahagian 2 dan Bahagian 3.

2. Jawab semua bahagian
3. Jawapan anda hendaklah ditulis di dalam buku jawapan yang

disediakan. sekiranya ruang jawapan tidak cukup, sila dapatkan
helaian tambahan daripada pengawas peperiksaan.

lnstructions
1. This question paper consists of three sections: part 1, part 2 and

Part 3.

2. Answer all sections.
3. Your answer must be written in the answer booklet provided. lf

spaces in the booklet are insufficient, please request additional
answer sheets from the invigilator.

NAMA
ANGKA GILIRAN:

Part 1

You must answer this question.

Question I

You.received the following email from your cousin sister who needs some suggestions from you.

Hi there,

I hope you're having a wonderful day. As for me, I am curently busy since it's my father's retirement

tomorrow and the whole family is preparing a magnificent feast for him. I'm also planning to buy him a
special gift but I am unable to make a decision about it. As such, I hope you could help to provide some
suggestions on a suitable gift. I know you had bought a retirement gift for your father who retired last year
and you mentioned that he really liked it. So, I do hope you can help me out. With warmest regards. Take

care.

Now write an email to your cousin sister in about 80 words.

To:

Part 2

-)zoz must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 150 words in an appropriate style.

Question 2
Your teacher has been discussing the importance of bging involved in community service for school sfudents.
In reference to this, your teacher is planning to organize a volunteer programme at a local old folk's home and
wants you to write an essay about the programme.
In your essay, you should write about:

. benefits of doing voluntary work for school students
. activities that can be carried out at the old folk's home during the volunteer programme

Write your essay using all the notes given.

Part 3

Wri,te on answer to one of the questions 3 - 5 in this part. Write your answer in 200 - 250 words in an

appropriate style on this question poper Put the question number in the box at the top of the answer space.

Question 3
You see this advertisement on a newsletter promoting environmental sustainability,

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AS THE KEY TO ENVIRONMENTAL
ENERGY
SUSTAINABILITY
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oursriors:

. What are the benefits of using renewable energy sources?
; What can the government do to promote the development of renewable

energy sources?

. How can individual households conserve energy?

Write your article.

Question 4
You recently saw this advertisement in a teen magazine

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Write your review.

Question 5
your teacher has asked you to write a story for the school magazine. The story must have the following title:

''*X***',m$oap+'

Your story should include:

. a description of the order of events
. an account of how you managed to save yourself

Write your story

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