ENGLISH F4 PAPER 1

SULIT 1119/1

SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN PADANG ENGGANG
JALAN PASIR HOR 15100 KOTA BHARU, KELANTAN

PENTAKSIRAN SUMATIF
TINGKATAN 4
2021

BAHASA INGGERIS

1 JAM 30 MINIT

Nama “J o m Cip ta Se ja ra h ”
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Disediakan oleh: Disemak oleh :

Siti NurNazuha Ab Rahman YM Tuan Jamil bin Tuan Muhammad
Guru Bahasa Inggeris Guru Kanan Bahasa

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Part 1

Questions 1 to 8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B, or C. For each
question, mark the correct answer A, B, or C on your answer sheet.

Driving and talking on the phone doesn’t require
drivers to take their eyes off the road, but it’s hard
to do so without first reaching for the phone or dialing

a number – actions that raise the risk of crash.

1 A suitable heading for the extract is
A Handphone and crash risk.
B Reading messages while driving raise crash risk.
C Phone usage while driving – crash risk.

PLACES WHERE TEENAGERS LIKE TO GO
DURING WEEKENDS

AMUSEMENT OTHERS
CENTRES 15%
20%

CINEMA
18%

SHOPPING PARKS
COMPLEXES 12%

35%

2 What can we conclude from the above statistics about the places where teenagers like
to go?
A 20% go to amusement centres.

B Most teenagers like to watch movies.

C 15% do not like to hang around at all.

You are what you read

3 The statement aims to remind you of the
A necessity to love books
B influence books have on you
C importance of being yourself

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4 From the dialogue above, we know that contemporary and pop music concerts are
A costly
B unique
C favorited

5 When you sign up at the exercisenet website, you will be
A making a donation
B supporting a charity
C meeting other running mates

6 The phrase many hands make light work means

A people will help if they are free.
B things that are light can be carried easily.

C a job is easily done if there are more people to help.

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Honesty is the best policy

7 The above saying means that in any situation it is best to be
A sincere
B generous
C friendly

Free pick up service

S.S Love and Care Foundation is providing free pick up service for all who wish to give away
usable furniture, electrical and household items and food for the poor.
For appointment, call 03-90211956, 012-8974639, email [email protected] or visit
www.recyclove.org

8 Anyone who wants to give away recyclables is encouraged to contact S.S. Love and
Care Foundation in the following ways except
A visit the centre
B call mobile phone
C send an email

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.

Learning to make and keep friends is
(0) ____a_n______ ongoing process. It begins in
infanthood and continues right (9)________
adulthood. It (10)_________ not an easy task
as many adults are still struggling to get it right.
Therefore, it is not surprising that making and
keeping friends can be equally (11)_________
for children. But this should not be seen as an
(12)_______________ .

Friendships are important for a child.
Learning to get along well with other children
will give the child self-confidence and teach
him or her (13)_____________ such as sharing, loyalty and generosity. As a parent, there is
a lot one can do to help his or her child build and (14)____________ relationships with his or
her peers. Parents can impart various social skills (15)____________ being good role models
to their children or provide them with opportunities to spend time with other children. Parents
can also resort to coaching and role-playing when they find their children having a hard time
making friends.

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Social skills don’t come (16)____________ to all children. Some children act in ways
that push others away from them. They have trouble taking turns or controlling their anger if
they do not get their way. Some children are unsure of how to assert themselves and so stay
at the margins of playgroups. In these (17)_____________, parents can tell them the
importance of taking turns and sharing during family playtime. They can also explain that
friends (18)______________ the same good behaviour. Parents can also role-play what their
children ought to say and do if they want to join a playgroup.

0 Aa B in C an D the

9 A since B after C until D before

10 A is B are C was D were

11 A easy B normal C difficult D complicated

12 A obstacle B disturbance C interference D disadvantage

13 A ideas B gifts C values D talents

14 A save B give C create D maintain

15 A by B at C of D for

16 A nature B natured C natural D naturally

17 A samples B instances C illustrations D occurrences

18 A except B accept C expect D aspect

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Part 3

You are going to read an extract from an article. For questions 19 to 26, choose the correct
answer (A, B, C or D) and mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

Have you heard of the Hungry Ghost Festival? ll is the most important festival of the year besides
Chinese New Year. Held in the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar, the Chinese believe
that during the seventh month, the Gates of Hell are opened and ghosts are free to wander in search
of food.

It is important to understand the reason why such a festival is held. It is believed that when
the Gates of Hell are opened, all ghosts and spirits are given the opportunity for a one-month
vacation to return to Earth. And every year in August, on the Fifteenth day of the seventh moon in
the Chinese Lunar calendar, the Chinese believe the Gates of Hell are opened. So the spirits of the
dead are let loose to wander among the living. The festival, in actual fact, celebrates a connection
between the living and the dead, Earth and Heaven as well as body and soul. The build-up to this
festival begins a week earlier. Chinese operas and puppet shows are put together at temples and at
certain Chinese Associations.

The Hungry Ghost Festival has roots in the Buddhist festival, Ullambana, and Taoist culture.
The Buddhist origins can be traced back to a story originally from India. It is that of a wealthy
merchant, Mu-lien, who after attaining enlightenment, sought out his parents. He found his father in
heaven and his mother a hungry ghost in Hell. She was sent there because of her greed. When he
asked Buddha for help, Mu-lien was asked to offer robes and food to Buddhist monks who came his
way. Eventually, his mother was freed. Buddha declared a day of prayer and offering in which people
prayed and made sacrifices to their dead ancestors or to hungry ghosts.

Why then is the festival named Hungry Ghost? Taoists believe that the soul contains
elements of both yin and yang. The yin of the soul is called kui (demon) and the yang is named shen
(spirit). At death, the kui returns to Earth and the shen remains in the grave. If the dead soul is
neglected by the family, it will persist as kui, eventually bringing problems to the living family. The
kui are therefore categorised as hungry ghosts and ancestors are categorised as shen.

As the Chinese ‘spirit world’ is believed to be in parallel with the living world, spirits have the
same basic needs as the living such as food, clothing and even material comforts that were once
enjoyed in the living world. So the festival not only pays homage to ancestors but also to all other
neglected souls roaming in between worlds. Just as most would not invite a beggar into their homes,
it is the same for spiritual beggars. Food for these homeless souls is placed outside the house at
night accompanied by a tall lighted candle. Sometimes prayer sessions are conducted. The feast
usually consists of a variety of meat and delicacies. Some believers even lay out cigarettes and
alcohol.

The basic belief of the people is that the 'Hungry Ghosts' must be appeased in order to get
good fortune and luck in their lives. So an array of food is offered, and puppet shows and street
operas are performed on makeshift stages. Prayers are offered to the dead and offerings of food
such as chicken, vegetables, fruits, bean curd, white rice, bowls of noodles, sweetmeats, cakes and
other treats are placed at street corners and along roadsides to appease the spirits. During the
Hungry Ghost Month, children and young toddlers are kept inside, for fear of them being led away
by the ‘Hungry Ghosts’. Having a wedding or moving house is considered bad luck.

In addition, there are certain things that you should not do during the Hungry Ghost Festival.
You should not step, kick or even pick up the offerings you see on the roadsides. You should also
avoid talking about the burning of paper money as it is the Chinese’ way of showing love to their
loved ones who have passed away and their ancestors.

(Adapted from http://www.journeymalaysia.coin/MCUL_ghost.htm)
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19 In paragraph 2, why did the writer use the phrase ‘a one-month vacation’?
A It implies that ghosts and spirits have duties from which they arc released.
B It implies that ghosts and spirits always enjoy material things on Earth.
C It implies that ghosts and spirits arc now given a chance to visit hotels.
D It implies that ghosts and spirits can visit their ancestors on Earth.

20 In paragraph 3, what can you say about Mu- lien’s character?
A He loved his mother more than his father.
B He didn’t care much about his parents.
C He loved both his parents very much.
D He only cared about himself.

21 What is described in paragraph 4?
A What happens at death
B What happens in the grave
C The components of the soul
D The Festival of the Hungry Ghost

22 In paragraph 5, what is the proof that the Hungry Ghost Festival is being celebrated?
A Spirits want food, clothing and even material comforts.
B The spirit world is parallel with the world of the living.
C The festival celebrates other ghosts too.
D Food is placed along roadsides.

23 In paragraph 5, what is the effect of offering food and drink?
A It soothes and appeases the dead souls.
B It provides nourishment for the dead souls.
C It gives a chance for dead souls to eat, drink and be merry.
D It allows dead souls to meet up and exchange information.

24 Why do you think a tall lighted candle is placed with the food?
A To light up the food served.
B To 'guide’ ghosts to the food.
C To make the food decorative and inviting.
D To let human beings know of the food there.

25 Why is it advised not to have a wedding or move house during the Hungry Ghost
Festival?
A You may have unexpected guests and visitors at the wedding or in your new house.
B It is believed to bring bad luck to the newlyweds or homeowners.
C Ghosts and spirits may be annoyed to see human beings happy.
D Ghosts are everywhere and they want attention.

26 What is the purpose of this article?
A To inform readers what they should do and not do during the Hungry Ghost
Festival.
B To inform readers that ghosts and spirits have a place in Chinese culture.
C To inform people that they should not be afraid of ghosts and spirits.
D To let readers know what the Hungry Ghost Festival is all about.

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Part 4

Questions 27 to 32
You are going to read an article about video games. 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.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet

Children today spend hours in front of the television playing video games. Video games

were first introduced in the 1970s, but it wasn’t until the 1900s that they became very popular.

27 . If we take a look at some of the games available, we will see that many of

them have violence as the underlying theme. According to experts, these games allow children

to be destructive without fear of being reprimanded. Recent psychological experiments have

shown that playing these violent games can stimulate some degree of cruelty in children and

adults. It increases aggressive behaviour. Another effect of the violence in these video games

is that it can lead children to violence. 28 .

However, not everyone views video games negatively. Some people believe that it is
better for a child to actively play video games rather than to passively watch television. 29

. Some video games contain educational values. Some programmes are designed
to allow children to explore different places or environments while others are developed to
teach and drill specific facts or academic skills.

As a leisure activity, playing such games can be fun, challenging, exciting and it is also

a part of a 'kid's world'. When children own a PC or a video game system, it creates

opportunities for them to invite their friends to play, therefore enhancing or establishing

friendships. 30 . Thus, it is important for parents to draw the line. Instead, they

should spend more time with their children by playing outdoor games or go for some leisure

activities. Besides, parents should set the example of instilling in themselves the habit of

reading. This will enable their children to be interested in reading. Moreover, they should not

use video games as babysitters. 31 . Parents and professionals should also seek

creative ways to increase the acceptance, popularity and availability of games that are

relatively prosocial, educational and fun.

In recent years, computer games have attracted much attention. 32 .

Thus, the potential effects should be looked into.

(Adapted from www.englishdaily626.com)

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A Some professionals claim that by E A recent study shows that the two
playing video games, certain most preferred categories are games
children can develop a sense of that involve martial arts and sports.
proficiency which they might not
otherwise achieve. F While playing video games is fun, it
can be addictive.
B They can stay indoors watching
television rather than hanging out G Children are used to thinking that
with their friends outdoors. violence is part of their daily lives.

C There have been questions raised H This is because, as parents are busy
on whether computer games have these days, they expose their
had negative effects on children or children to such video games to keep
whether society has overreacted. their children occupied.

D It can give them the idea that
violence is an acceptable way to deal
with problems and conflict.

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Part 5
Questions 33 to 40
We obtained information on six events that will be held in the next three months. Read the
texts below and answer the questions that follow.

Upcoming Events in Town
A - Seminar on Youth Problems

The AKK Youth Club will be organising a seminar on youth problems on 2 June 2021 at
Community Hall, )alan Rampai, Kuala Lumpur. The three-hour seminar will focus on
rampant addictions among today’s youth such as smoking, drinking alcohol and drug abuse.
The seminar is open to youth and parents. Speakers are youth counsellors and student
leaders. Please contact Ravi at 03-22233344 or Chong at 03-22233355 for registration and
enquiries.

B - Jungle Trekking Seminar

A jungle trekking seminar will be held at Grand Hall, Lorong Gelugor, Klang on 16 May
2021. Among the topics that will be discussed are the dos and don’ts of jungle trekking, tips
on surviving in the jungle if one gets lost and advice on protective clothes and gear when
jungle-trekking. The seminar is organised by members of the Jungle Club. For more details,
call Raihani at 03-12345678.

C - Multimedia Seminar

The Computer Fortifying Centre will be organising a multimedia seminar at Residents’ Hall,
Jalan 10, Puchong on 22 June 2021. Participants will be made aware of the usage of
multimedia resources in teaching and learning. Distinguished speakers are specialists in
the field of I.T. and communications technology. Come early as seats are limited. For
reservations, please call Janice at 03-84231235.

D - Medic Wellness Talk

The One Medical Centre will be holding a talk on heart and lung diseases on 3 July 2021.
Admission is free. The talk will be presented by heart and lung specialists at Seminar Room
1, One Medical Centre, Jalan Dua, Ipoh, Perak. Later, there will be demonstrations on the
latest medical equipment available in the medical centre. For more details, please call Dr
Lim at 05-2446770

E - Thai Cooking Workshop

Ben’s Diners along Jalan Dataran, Sunway will be holding a “Thai Cooking Workshop" at
their restaurant on 11 May 2021. This workshop is to introduce popular Thai dishes to locals
and tourists. The workshop will be conducted by their chefs and instructors from Bangkok.
The workshop will be followed by a dinner buffet of Thai dishes. Participants can attend the
dinner at RM50 per person. For more details, please contact Michael at 03-71236544.

F - Seminar on Student Safety

The Safety Club of SMK Subang is organising a seminar on student safety at the school
hall on 3 July 2021. The objective of this seminar is to enlighten participants on ways to
protect themselves from danger. Tips are given on what to do and what not to do when on
the way to and back from school. The seminar will be conducted by the school counsellors.
All students are cordially invited to attend this seminar.

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Questions 33 to 36 Paragraph
Which event (A - F) would be of interest to each person? ________________
Write your answers in the space given. ________________
________________
Statement ________________

33 Lisa loves to get close to nature but does not know
what she should do if she gets lost In the jungle,

34 Mr and Mrs Rucben, an elderly couple, is keen to
know more about heart and lung diseases,

35 John, a lecturer at Optima College, wants to know how
to Integrate technology into his lessons,

36 Mr and Mrs Tan have two teenage sons. They want to
know the social problems faced by youth today

Questions 37 to 40
Complete the sentences below using information from the passage. Choose no more than
one word from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

37 What will be held after the talk at the medical centre?

_____________________________________________________________________

38 If you are Interested to learn new recipes, who should you contact?
_____________________________________________________________________

39 What will the seminar on youth problems focus on?
_____________________________________________________________________

40 Who will benefit from the seminar at SMK Subang?
_____________________________________________________________________

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