MODUL BAHASA INGGERIS SPM 2020 SET A

Section B
Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.

HANDY HELPERS
To prepare for any eventuality in the home, here are some must-haves to be kept near.

ESCO-3-PLY-MASKS DISPOSABLE GLOVES

These masks can be used to protect Disposable gloves are helpful for sorting out plastics
your nose and mouth when you are from paper and removing food residue stuck in your sink.
cleaning dusty or dirty areas in your You can even use them to keep hands from getting
house. Use them to avoid catching strained when you dye your hair.
the SARS and H1N1 bug.
(Price: RM4.20 [100 pieces]
Price: RM2.40 [3 pieces]

SEVEN-DAY PILL HAND-SANITISER STERILE PLASTIC
ORGANISER PLASTERS

Each compartment of this Children may not like to wash These water-resistant plasters
handy pill organizer holds up their hands but with the help have a highly absorbent non-
to 10 tablets and helps you of goofy and this zesty stick pad to protect your
keep track of your medication smelling hand sanitiser, they wounds. They are medicated
for the entire week. Also can still keep their hands to heal the wounds faster.
comes in white. clean and germ-free. This Price: RM1.40 [10 pieces]
Price: RM6.90 sanitiser has an orange
fragrance.
Price: RM2.70 for 50ml

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Questions 16 - 20

Using the information given, write the name of the most appropriate handy helper in the boxes below.

No Description Name of Handy Helper

Alice's children always dirty their
16 hands while playing.

Aznil's mother ofthen forgets to take
17 her medicines.

Jane cleans her house but is allergic
18 to dust.

19 Molly wants to colour her hair.

James had a fall and has cuts on his
20 knees.

[5 marks]

Questions 21 – 25
Complete the sentences below using the information given.

21.The disposal gloves are useful for anyone having to do ___________________
________________________________________________________________

22. We should use the 3-ply masks to avoid ______________________________

23. Using the pill organiser helps to keep track of our medication for _________
______________________________________________________________

24. The plasters help wounds to heal faster as they are _____________________
______________________________________________________________

25. Zippy Kid’s Hand Sanitiser will have an orange _________________________
______________________________________________________________

[5 marks]

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Section C 5
[25 marks] 10
[Time suggested : 50 minutes] 15
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1 City girl Cheryl, 31, never dreamt that she would one day give up her corporate
career to become a volunteer teacher. But that was exactly what happened. Cheryl
was sent to a rural school in Kedah and contributed to her school by establishing a
choral speaking team. The team went on to become a top qualifier at a district-level
choral speaking competition. It was a triumphant moment for the school because it
had never won a prize, let alone make it to a top tier in a competition.

2 “I was a public relations (PR) consultant for four years. During that time, I used to
teach students in Puchong. Then I reached a point where I realised I liked teaching
more than PR so I decided to leave.” In 2013, she joined Teach for Malaysia and
was trained for eight weeks. During her training, she was taught different teaching
strategies like how to engage the students and how to plan and have class games.
Upon completion, Cheryl was then sent to SMK Pinang Tunggal, Kedah.

3 Despite the smaller paycheck after switching careers, Cheryl persevered and went
on to assemble a team of students whom she initially saw as lackluster and polished
their talent through sheer grit. She said the experience was an emotionally charged
and physically draining one as she had to start from scratch to find prospective
students. They had problems with speaking English. There were times my students
would get tired but some of them would persevere. It was difficult. There were
issues with pronunciation too as they were used to conversing in the Kedah dialect.
“The students don’t pronounce the suffix ‘-s’ but English has a lot of that, so that
was my biggest challenge with them, but I trained them continuously even through
the fasting month and it was so tiring. I even encouraged them with motivational
words to stay focused and soldier on, so they would not lose their spirit.”

4 Privately though, Cheryl did consider giving up after having a difficult time
assembling her 35-student team for the competition. Many opted out owing to lack
of confidence and attendance was just too poor to begin practice. Refusing to give
up, she put her foot down and gave an ultimatum to her students. “There was

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another teacher who did it with me. We reached a point where we thought we didn’t

want to do it because attendance was discouraging, and the students were dropping

out. So, I called them and reminded them the reasons they joined the competition. It 30

was then they felt inspired to finish what they started. I had no choice but to tough it

out because I felt that they can ace this competition. But they need to realise it
themselves too. I couldn’t get that message across easily. I too got emotional at

times,” she added.

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The team was made up of students from Form One up to Form 5, some of whom 35

hail from rural villages and had no transportation to and from the choral speaking

practice sessions. But Cheryl volunteered to chauffeur some of the students to

motivate them to turn up. There was also the regular food and drinks which she

would supply on days where the practice took a long time. This also took a hit on
Cheryl’s monthly wage of RM2,000. Nevertheless, it gave her much satisfaction.

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“One of the ways I motivated my team was I told them that no one is going to look at

them at the competition as we were going up against 25 schools. I told them they
had to make heads turn and that’s how they are going to win which they did. Of

course, there were vast differences between our school and the other schools. We

were competing for a spot against schools categorised as cluster institutions, 45

religious schools, and Chinese schools. On that day, my students delivered an
outstanding performance. I saw the reaction on the judges’ faces and they were all

like: Wow! This is such a good school! I never thought we would get the placing but
7 we did.”

SMK Pinang Tunggal won the fifth spot in that competition.

Adapted from the Malay Online, February 2017

26 (a) From paragraph 1, why was the team’s achievement a triumphant moment for the school?

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(b) From paragraph 2, what made Cheryl leave her job?

………….……………….……………….………….………………………….…[1 mark]
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27 From paragraph 3,

(a) why did the experience affect Cheryl emotionally and physically?
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(b) what was her main problem with the team?
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28 From paragraph 4,
(a) which word conveys the meaning of “a final warning”?

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(b) how did Cheryl motivate the team to keep on practising?
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29 (a) From paragraph 5, lines 37 to 38,
“This also took a hit on Cheryl’s monthly wage of RM2,000.”
What does the word this refer to?
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(b) From paragraph 6, why did the judges give a positive reaction?
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30 What do you think Cheryl and her team did after winning the competition?
Give a reason for your answer.

Action: …..…….….…………….……………………………………………………[1 mark]
Reason: ………………..….…….……………………………………………………[1 mark]

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31 Cheryl trained the choral speaking team and led the team to victory.
Based on the passage, write a summary on what she did to win the competition.
Credit will be given for the 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 line 13 to 45
• not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below

Begin your summary as follows:
After becoming an English teacher at a rural school, Cheryl…
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SECTION D
Exercise SET 1 A

(a) What has happened to Lulu, mother? [Stanza 1]
Why do you think the persona asks about Lulu?

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(b) What were the things left behind by Lulu?
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(c) The mother walked aimlessly. Which word in the poem describes this?
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(d) Lulu has been missing from home. If you are her mother, what would do and why?

Action:
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Reason: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Exercise SET 1 A

A Poison Tree
By William Blake

I was angry with my friend;
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.

And I watered it in fears,
Night & morning with my tears:
And I sunned it with smiles,
And with soft deceitful wiles.

And it grew both day and night.
Till it bore an apple bright.
And my foe beheld it shine,
And he knew that it was mine.

And into my garden stole,
When the night had veiled the pole;
In the morning glad I see;
My foe outstretched beneath the tree.

(a) I was angry with my friend [Stanza 1]
Why do you think the persona is angry with his friend?

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[ 1 mark ]

(b) In Stanza 3, line 4, “And he knew that it was mine”. What “it” refers to?

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(c) Why does the persone feel glad in Stanza 4?

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[ 1 mark ]

(d) What advice would you give to your friend who wanted to take revenge on someone and why?
Advice:…………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Reason: …………………………………………………………………………………………………

[ 1 mark ]
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Exercise SET 1 A

(a) The soldiers rode almost one and half miles into the valley of Death.
In Stanza 1, which phrase refers to this distance?

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(b) The soldiers could not ask any questions or disobey their order.
Which lines in the poem resemble this?

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(c) In Stanza 2, Line 4, Someone has blundered tells us that someone made a mistake.
Who do you think ‘Someone’ was?

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[ 1 mark ]

(d) The soldiers have died unnecessarily. This could be avoided if certain action has been taken.
Suggest one action and why do you think it is important.

Action: …………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Reason:…………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Exercise SET 1 A

(a) Why do you think the photograph is said as ‘living’ ?

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(b) The persona says that her grandmother is getting forgetful.
Which line in the poem refers to this?

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[ 1 mark ]

(c) In Stanza 2, Line 1, the persona mentioned ‘It was true after all; that look”,
What is the persona referring to?

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[ 1 mark ]

(d) Imagine that you are the grandmother.
What advice would you give to your grandchildren and why would you say that?

Advice: …………………………………………………………………………………………………

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[ 1 mark ]

Reason: ……………………………………………………………………………………….

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Question 33
The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Dear Mr. Kilmer – Anne Schraff
Captain Nobody - Dean Pitchford
Sing To The Dawn – Minfong Ho
Choose any one of the novels and answer the question below.
SET 1
Write about a character who have shown value of responsibility in dealing with problems.
With close reference to the text, why do think it’s important to be responsible.

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SET A2

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Section A

[15 marks]

[Time suggested : 25 minutes]

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

It’s common knowledge that drinking eight glasses of water a day is
essential for the body to function properly. However, do you know what is
the optimal time to drink water?
Drink one glass of water after waking up to help activate your internal
organs. The water will help to remove any toxins before your first meal of
the day.
Drink one glass of water 30 minutes before a meal to help digestion.
Remember not to drink too soon before or after a meal as the water will
dilute the digestive juices. Drink water an hour after the meal to allow the
body to absorb the nutrients.

1 Which of the following is true?

A Drinking juice is good for digestion.
B Drinking water is essential for general health.
C Drinking water at certain time enhances its efficiency.
D Drinking water after waking up remove toxins from your food.

Double A is widely recognized as the number one premium paper brand in Asia,
with robust performances in Australia, Europe and the Middle East and the
potential for strong growth throughout the world. We took careful steps in
selecting high quality pulp materials which are derived from a signature raw
material called the ‘Paper-Tree’ -a key contributor to the consistent high quality
of Double A paper. We acquired state-of-the-art technologies to build up ‘The
Mill of Tomorrow’ in unused rural area of Thailand with a humble ambition; not
only to create earth-friendly pulp and paper manufacturing, but also being
responsible to bettering the lives of people in the communities.

2 From the extract, we know that Double A brand

A builds local economy.
B was founded in Europe.
C uses latest imported technology.
D uses manufactured material as main ingredient.

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Released on Sunday, the trailer for Disney’s upcoming Mulan live-action adaptation has
already won over skeptical loyalists of the original film. Fans were especially impressed
with Liu Yifei (also known as Crystal Liu), who stars as the titular heroine Hua Mulan. And
although she may be a new face to many Western fans, the 31-year-old is already a
popular actress in China with numerous credits to her name. Remaking an iconic film is no
easy task. Casting directors embarked on a year-long search and saw nearly 1,000
candidates across five continents for the role of Mulan, according to The Hollywood
Reporter. The part required an ethnically Chinese young woman to have credible martial
arts skills, the ability to speak English, and of course, star quality. Liu certainly fit the bill as
a popular actress in China with many action roles under her belt and training from the
Beijing Film Academy.

3 What does the text say about Liu?
A She is multitalented.
B She does not impress her skeptics.
C She is a rising star in China’s film industry.
D She auditioned among a thousand of hopefuls in China.

4 The phrase fit the bill means
A fulfilling
B suitable
C inspiring
D acceptable

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FUN FACT
The male Malayan Great Argus has the longest tail feathers of any wild bird.
The bird's taxonomic and common names both derive from Argus, the
hundred-eyed giant, from Greek mythology (a reference to the many eye-like
spots on the Argus's wings and tail). The males remarkable wing-fan courtship
display is preceded by marching in a circle in front of the female, while
stomping his feet loudly.

5 From the extract we know that

A The bird is mystical.
B The bird dances to attract attention.
C The bird is known for its unique feature.
D The female bird has more beautiful feathers than the male.

The annual Big Bad Wolf Book Sale has always been a hit with
Malaysians. Featuring 4.5 million books sold at 75% to 95% cheaper
than their original prices, the last mega sale of books took place at
Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) in mid-
December last year. Almost a decade ago, when the Big Bad Wolf Sale
kicked-off for the first time at Dataran Hamodal, it was manned by only
two people, the founders Andrew Yap and Jacqueline Ng who did
everything themselves, from hanging banners to pricing the books. It
was worth their effort, as more than 90% of the 160,000 books featured
were sold, proving the sale to be a mega hit.

6 Why Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is a big success in Malaysia?

A It offers books with a very inexpensive price.
B It sold millions books at every book fair.
C It was founded by a Malaysian couple.
D It always offers mega sales.

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The Rukun Negara or Rukunegara (Malay for 'National Principles') is
the Malaysian declaration of national philosophy instituted by royal proclamation
on Merdeka Day, 1970, in reaction to a serious race riot known as the 13 May
Incident, which occurred in 1969. The incident proved at that time that Malaysian
racial balance and stability was fragile. Immediately thereafter, the Malaysian
government sought ways to foster unity among the various races in Malaysia.
One of the methods used to encourage unity is the Rukunegara.
7 All of the statements are correct except
A The Rukun Negara was created by the kings.
B The Rukun Negara is a testament to racial harmony.
C The Rukun Negara was created as a result of chaos.
D The Rukun Negara is essential for stable and strong country.

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handed to you in your car via Pandu Ambil! What are you waiting
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last https://bit.ly/3cMmtdk

8 From the advertisement above, we know that
A the Tropicana Twister comes with 2 free pizza.
B the pizza will be delivered to you at your home.
C the promotion is available for all Domino products.
D the Tropicana Twister is only free when you do drive through.

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Question 9 to 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each
blank.

Understanding teenagers and technology can seem a little 9 . It sometimes seems like

teenagers’ lives 10 around their phones and technology. From the internet and social media,

to phones, apps, games, television and other types of technology, technology is 11 becoming
an essential part of our lives. Many young people – often referred to as ‘digital natives’ – haven’t

known it any other way.

Young people love going online, for very good reason. By using the internet, they can easily

access information to 12 and educate themselves, maintain and develop supportive

relationships, form their identities (through self-expression, learning and talking).Research shows

that the things that 13 young people have a positive experience online are having a good

understanding of the internet and how online media work, including things like privacy settings.

14 , it is important to support teenagers to balance use of technology with physical exercise,

learning, and other types of play, and to make sure they leave enough time in their week for face-to-

face time with people. They are 15 too old to go for a screen-free walk, or have screen-free

dinners around a table!

9 A overwhelming 13 A help
B provoking B helps
C apalling C helped
D iritating D helping

10 A revolving 14 A Besides
B revolved B Thus
C revolves C And
D revolve D But

11 A quickly 15 A never
B strongly B maybe
C thoroughly C always
D increasingly D sometimes

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12 A inform
B notify
C teach
D tell

SECTION B

Read the following autobiography and complete the graphic organizer on the following page.

THE JOURNEY SO FAR : PANDELELA RINONG

With a leap, a two and a half sommersault and a half twist, Pandelela Rinong Pamg made
Malaysian sports history when she dived her way to bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics
in London. It was Malaysia’s first medal win outside of badminton and Pandelela was the first
female Malaysian athlete to win an Olympic medal.
Born and raised in Kampung Jugan, a Bidayuh village in Bau, Sarawak to Hartini Lamim and
Pamg Joheng. She is the second of four siblings. Pandelela’s beginnings were active but normal.
At the age of seven, she was selected as a state diver and continued her training at the Bukit Jalil
Sports School. She was a University of Malaya graduate student; majoring in Sports Management
Science.
Pandelela speaks Mandarin Chinese as well as her Bidayuh; mother tougue, Malay and English.
She is a two-time Olympic medalist and has won a total of five medals at the World
Championships. She was awarded 3-time as the National Sportswoman of the Year in 2011,
2012 and 2015 as well as Sarawak Sportswoman of the Year in 2010 and 2011-2012. At the 2016
Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, she won the silver medal in the 10 m synchronized platform
with Cheong Jun Hoong, becoming the first Malaysia women’s team to win silver medal at the
Olympics. In honour of her achievement, the Sarawak Aquatic Centre in Petra Jaya, Sarawak was
officially named Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre.
When it comes to her personal motivation, she looks for her family. Her mom always tells her that
they need to work harder in order to achieve better than the others.the award recognition and
prize money are also good motivation for her to continue her best in training and competition.
Pandelela spends her time by catching up on sleep or hanging out with her best friends doing
regular things like eating out at favourite restaurants or watching movies. She is also a huge fan of
K-Pop.

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Questions 16 – 25
Using the information given, complete the graphic organizer below.

17. Ethnicity :
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16. Full name : Education Background :
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__________________ 18.__________________
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PANDELELA _____________________
RINONG
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25. She is a fan of _____________________
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20. Languages spoken :
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Achievements and Awards :
21.
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22._____________________________________________________
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23.
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24.
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Section C
[25 marks]
[Time suggested : 60 minutes]

Questions 26 to 31 are based on the following passage.

1 I was born with dyslexia, a learning difficulty which affects the way people read, write and spell

words. My classmates and friends were in the dark about my condition. I was never able to

differentiate between the letters b and d so I would shudder at the sight of them. Instead of looking 5
for a 2B pencil, I would be searching for a 2D pencil. Friends would look at me and ask, “Are you
witless, Jennifer? 2D pencils don’t exist!” Quietly, I would apologise.

2 I often got confused over which was my left or right shoe, even up to the age of 12. Being a left-
hander made things tougher. School was pure torture as I could not hand in simple homework

without mistakes. My form teacher, Mr. Andrew knew about my condition. Thanks to his personal

attention and encouragement, my self-esteem grew tremendously.

3 My other classmates continuously whined about scoring under 80 marks in their exams. I felt out of 10

place. I failed all my subjects. During report card days, Mum gathered all her courage to collect my

report card. I was often among the last in class. Instead of scolding me for embarrassing her, Mum

would tap my shoulder and say, “So proud of you, Jennifer!” Whenever other parents asked how I 15
had fared in the exams, she would smile politely and say, “Well, Jennifer did her best.” Facing
ridicule from everyone around me had made me work harder.

Being dyslexic, I raced against time to complete my school work every night. In school, recess time
4 meant rushing to the teachers’ desks for extra guidance. One-on-one attention greatly helps a

dyslexic. I can’t recall having the luxury of sitting in the canteen to enjoy a hot bowl of noodles.

Instead of shuttling between art classes like regular kids, I had to visit medical specialists for
consultations. When the school bell rang for dismissal, I often stayed back to get additional coaching 20

from dedicated teachers. Being the last to leave, we would lock up the office.

5 There were lots of sacrifices to be made. I had to make do with five to six hours of sleep. There was

no time to chill out with friends. Life was like one big experiment for me then. I tried different studying

techniques to find which worked best for me. All my efforts were not in vain. I scored 7As in the PMR 25
exams. I also dipped a toe on extracurricular activities by emerging champions in public speaking
and table tennis. I even took the top prize in the Federal Territory Teacher’s Day writing competition.

I started contributing articles to local magazines and the joy of seeing my name in print is

indescribable. Anyone can overcome dyslexia if they believe themselves, just like I do.

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6 I dream of becoming a lawyer one day, and I will be starting college next month. In the meantime, I 30
am teaching underprivileged students in my school. It is a project which I initiated, and it is my way
of thanking all those who have helped me. I have been on the receiving end of much kindness. I
want to help others who are struggling in school, like I once did.

7 The smiles on the faces of the lives I’ve touched, is reward enough for me. After what I’ve gone 35
through as a child, I dedicate this piece to all those who have to go the extra mile to realise their
dreams.

The Star, March 2014

26 Which three-word phrase in paragraph 1 tells us that no one was aware about Jennifer’s situation?

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27 From paragraph 3,

(a) what made Jennifer feel out of place?

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(b) why did Mum feel so proud of Jennifer?

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28 From paragraph 4,

(a) what two activities did Jennifer do in school to improve her academic performance?

Activity 1: ……………….……………….…………..………………...……….… [1 mark]

Activity 2: ……………….……………….………….………………………….… [1 mark]

(b) which one word means ‘a pleasure that cannot be done often’?

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29 (a) From paragraph 5, how do we know that Jennifer’s struggles finally paid off?

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(b) From paragraph 6, line 33,
“I want to help others who are struggling in school, like I once did.”

What kind of struggle do you think students have in school?

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30 How do you think Jennifer’s friends react once they know she has overcome her
[1 mark]
dyslexia? [1 mark]
Give a reason for your answer.
Friend’s Reaction: ….….……………...…………………………………………
Reason: ………………..….…….……………………………….………………
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31 Based on the passage, write a summary on:

• The challenges that Jennifer experienced as a dyslexic student, and

• What she did to overcome her dyslexia

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 line 13 to 45

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

Begin your summary as follows:

Being dyslexic, Jennifer had to struggle with her condition after …

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SECTION C
Exercise SET 2 A
What has happened to Lulu?
By Charles Causley

(a) Lulu is missing from her room.
What do you think had happened to Lulu?

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(b) How do you think the persona felt to see Lulu is missing?
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[ 1 mark ]

(c) In Stanza 5, which line indicates that the mother is lying?
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[ 1 mark ]

(d) Advise your friend who has decided to run away from home.
What is your advice and why you say so?

Advice: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Exercise SET 2 A

A Poison Tree By William Blake

I was angry with my friend;
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.

And I watered it in fears,
Night & morning with my tears:
And I sunned it with smiles,
And with soft deceitful wiles.

And it grew both day and night.
Till it bore an apple bright.
And my foe beheld it shine,
And he knew that it was mine.

And into my garden stole,
When the night had veiled the pole;
In the morning glad I see;
My foe outstretched beneath the tree.

(a) In Stanza 1, how does the persona end his anger towards his friend?
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[ 1 mark ]

(b) Which phrase in Stanza 2 refers to dishonest intention of the persona?
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[ 1 mark ]

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(c) What does ‘it’ in Stanza 3 Line 4 mean?
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[ 1 mark ]

(d) How do we avoid a conflict with a friend? What is your advice and why you say so?
Advice: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Exercise SET 2 A

The Charge of the Light Brigade
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
(a) In Stanza 1, what do the soldiers supposed do?
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[ 1 mark ]
(b) Why the persona indicates the valley as ‘the valley of Death’?
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[ 1 mark ]
(c) In Stanza 2, Line 4, Someone has blundered tells us that someone made a mistake.

Who do you think the mistake was?
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[ 1 mark ]
(d) There are so many consequences of a war. Give an example and a suggestion to avoid a war.

Consequence:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Suggestion:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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Exercise SET 2 A

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) When do you think the photo was taken?

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[ 1 mark ]

(b) “white hand in black hand” [Stanza 1, Line 6]

Which hand refers to the persona?

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[ 1 mark ]

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(c) In Stanza 2, Line 2, the persona mentioned ‘My tall grandmother became small.”

Why do you think the grandmother became small?

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[ 1 mark ]

(d) Imagine that you are a grandchild.

How do you take care of your grandparents? Why would you do that?

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Reason: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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Question 33
The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Dear Mr. Kilmer – Anne Schraff
Captain Nobody - Dean Pitchford
Sing To The Dawn – Minfong Ho
Choose any one of the novels and answer the question below.
SET 2
Write about one character in the novel you have studied who finds a new identity. With close reference to the
text, how does his / her identity change his / her life?

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SET A3

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Section A
[15 marks]

[Time suggested : 25 minutes]
Question 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose the
best answer.
Questions 2 and 3 are based on the following extract

LETTERS: As a result of the smooth reopening of schools with the first batch
returning on June 24, the next group with a bigger number of schoolchildren
will follow suit starting July 15.
The much-awaited news may have made those students jump for joy as
schools are their second homes, while teachers and friends their second
families. Friendships will be rekindled while the thirst for knowledge in
classrooms will be quenched.
Are we are creating a safer learning environment for schoolchildren? It is best
for them to learn by example. Teachers, staff, contract workers, security
guards and canteen workers should serve as role models for schoolchildren
who are about to familiarize themselves with standard operating procedures
(SOP) in schools.

1 The text tells us that

A the SOP will be made familiar by models.

B the students are going to make new friendships.

C the canteen should prepare enough food and drinks.

D the school authority should show safety measures to students.

2. The much awaited news refers to,

A school reopening.

B students feeling joyful.

C big number of schoolchildren.

D teachers meet second families.

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SHAH ALAM: Police are searching for the driver of a white Hyundai
vehicle found to be driving against the flow of traffic in Batu 5, Jalan Meru,
Klang last night.North Klang district police chief, Assistant Commissioner
Nurulhuda Mohd Salleh said in a statement today that the car was
recorded travelling from the three-way Haji Abdul Manan intersection
towards Bukit Raja around 10.50pm. "The white Hyundai vehicle with a
yet to be determined registration number was said to be driven against
the traffic flow, thus endangering other road users.

3 From the newspaper report, we can conclude that
A the car was found at Jalan Meru, Klang.
B the driver could have caused accident.
C the driver was recording while driving.
D the car was stolen from its owner.

I like talking to myself. It is one of my greatest pleasures. I often
have long conversations all by myself, and I am so clever
sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
- The Rocket from The Happy Prince and Other Tales by Oscar
Wilde

4 We can conclude that the writer
A talk to himself for hours.
B talk to himself for pleasure.
C talk to himself but he did not understand.
D talk to himself because he was all alone.

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Staying motivated with online learning
STAYING focused and motivated are the two main challenges university students
are experiencing ever since they had to switch from face-to-face learning to the
virtual and remote method due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While some have
adapted well to this new norm, many are still grappling with technical issues, as
well as the solitude and isolation, while trying their best to keep on track with their
studies.
The feeling of loneliness or isolation may also set in as students tackle new
topics and assignments without the support they are accustomed to, particularly
the physical and immediate communications with lecturers and peers.
5 We can conclude that staying focused
A is difficult for online learning.
B comes together with motivation.
C keeps the students on track with their studies.
D is the main problem among university students.

6 When he said, …. Besides that, I mean, he meant that
A he was expecting easier options.
B he did not want to do his works.
C he wanted to drop the subject.
D he did not like the teacher.

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Malaysian Celebrity chef
Redzuawan Ismail, or better known as Chef Wan, is a Singapore-born
Malaysian celebrity chef. His early career was as an accountant. He says
after seeing the popularity of many types of Asian food in Western countries,
he decided to promote Malaysia and other South East Asian countries using
their food.
He has an associate degree in Professional Chef Training and Hotel
Management from the California Culinary Academy and a Ritz Escoffier
Diploma from the Hôtel Ritz Paris. In 2009, he won the Best Celebrity
Television Chef of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Chef Wan is a
Tourism Malaysia culinary ambassador. He is currently a brand ambassador
for AirAsia.

7. What can we learn from Chef Wan’s story?

A Successful careers start from academic.

B Do not be afraid to take risks.

C Popularity equals to success.

D Always change your careers.

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Content creator Dustin Pfundheller published a video on
his Facebook page "Other Side of the Truth" on May 18, praising Malaysia's swift and
effective methods in curbing the spread of Covid-19. Facebook, however, seems to
think the video promotes "false, misleading and deceptive claims”. The video, entitled
"How Malaysia Did the Impossible", lists how both the Malaysian Government and its
people worked in tandem to combat Covid-19 and safeguard the people's welfare.

8 From the newspaper report, we can conclude that

A the video became viral in Facebook.

B the video was proven to be misleading.

C the creator was accused of making misleading video.

D the creator published a video and mistaken to be misleading.

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Question 9 to 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each
blank.

Aina Abdul is no stranger to Malaysia’s music scene. Fondly known as Aina Mentor, the title derived

from the national prime reality television singing competition MENTOR 9 she got selected to

participate in 2014. She came into the limelight 10 becoming the first runner-up of the show
under the apprenticeship of Malaysia’s Queen of Rock, Ella. This was not the only highlight of her

achievements in that particular year.

She later surprised Malaysia and the world as she 11 to win the Senior Grand Vocalist
Champion’s title in the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) held in Hollywood, Los

Angeles. 12 young lady can certainly take any stage by storm! She has also made

appearances on national television where she performed in the opening and ending slots for one of
Malaysia’s top talk shows’, Wanita Hari Ini and also a special appearance in one of Malaysia’s
famous reality shows’ Akademi Fantasia where she was 13 to share her vocal knowledge and

techniques to the contestants.

Since, Aina has actively been composing her own material and has started performing publicly at
some of KL’s best live venues. Aina has been using the 14 as a medium to create her own

kind of music for her fans. She believes in originality and creating her own sound would inspire

listeners 15 her story.

9 A which 13 A request
B where B requests
C when C requested
D what D requesting

10 A before 14 A opportunity
B when B chance
once C effort
C after D skill
D

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11 A rise 15 A from
B rose B with
rises C as
C rising D to
D

12 A These
B Those
C This
D That

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Section B
Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.

HANDY HELPERS
To prepare for any eventuality in the home, here are some must-haves to be kept near.

DISPOSABLE GLOVES

ESCO-3-PLY-MASKS

These masks can be used to protect Disposable gloves are helpful for sorting out plastics
your nose and mouth when you are from paper and removing food residue stuck in your sink.
cleaning dusty or dirty areas in your You can even use them to keep hands from getting
house. Use them to avoid catching strained when you dye your hair.
the SARS and H1N1 bug.
(Price: RM4.20 [100 pieces]
Price: RM2.40 [3 pieces]

SEVEN-DAY PILL STERILE PLASTIC HAND-SANITISER
ORGANISER PLASTERS

Each compartment of this handy These water-resistant plasters Children may not like to wash
pill organizer holds up to 10 have a highly absorbent non- their hands but with the help
tablets and helps you keep track stick pad to protect your of goofy and this zesty
of your medication for the entire wounds. They are medicated smelling hand sanitiser, they
week. Also comes in white. to heal the wounds faster. can still keep their hands
Price: RM6.90 Price: RM1.40 [10 pieces] clean and germ-free. This
sanitiser has an orange
fragrance.
Price: RM2.70 for 50ml

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Questions 16 - 20

Using the information given, write the name of the most appropriate handy helper in the boxes below.

No Description Name of Handy Helper

Alice's children always dirty their
16 hands while playing.

Aznil's mother often forgets to take
17 her medicines.

Jane cleans her house but is
18 allergic to dust.

19 Molly wants to colour her hair.

James had a fall and has cuts on
20 his knees.

[5 marks]

Questions 21 – 25
Complete the sentences below using the information given.

21.The disposal gloves are useful for anyone having to do ___________________
______________________________________________________________

22. We should use the 3-ply masks to avoid ______________________________

23. Using the pill organiser helps to keep track of our medication for ___________
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24. The plasters help wounds to heal faster as they are _____________________
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25. Zippy Kid’s Hand Sanitiser will have an orange _________________________
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Section C 5
[25 marks] 10
15
[Time suggested : 50 minutes] 20
25
Questions 26 to 31 are based on the following passage.

1 City girl Cheryl, 31, never dreamt that she would one day give up her corporate
career to become a volunteer teacher. But that was exactly what happened. Cheryl
was sent to a rural school in Kedah and contributed to her school by establishing a
choral speaking team. The team went on to become a top qualifier at a district-level
choral speaking competition. It was a triumphant moment for the school because it
had never won a prize, let alone make it to a top tier in a competition.

2 “I was a public relations (PR) consultant for four years. During that time, I used to
teach students in Puchong. Then I reached a point where I realised I liked teaching
more than PR so I decided to leave.” In 2013, she joined Teach for Malaysia and
was trained for eight weeks. During her training, she was taught different teaching
strategies like how to engage the students and how to plan and have class games.
Upon completion, Cheryl was then sent to SMK Pinang Tunggal, Kedah.

3 Despite the smaller paycheck after switching careers, Cheryl persevered and went
on to assemble a team of students whom she initially saw as lackluster and polished
their talent through sheer grit. She said the experience was an emotionally charged
and physically draining one as she had to start from scratch to find prospective
students. They had problems with speaking English. There were times my students
would get tired but some of them would persevere. It was difficult. There were
issues with pronunciation too as they were used to conversing in the Kedah dialect.
“The students don’t pronounce the suffix ‘-s’ but English has a lot of that, so that
was my biggest challenge with them, but I trained them continuously even through
the fasting month and it was so tiring. I even encouraged them with motivational
words to stay focused and soldier on, so they would not lose their spirit.”

4 Privately though, Cheryl did consider giving up after having a difficult time
assembling her 35-student team for the competition. Many opted out owing to lack
of confidence and attendance was just too poor to begin practice. Refusing to give
up, she put her foot down and gave an ultimatum to her students. “There was

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another teacher who did it with me. We reached a point where we thought we didn’t

want to do it because attendance was discouraging, and the students were dropping

out. So, I called them and reminded them the reasons they joined the competition. It 30

was then they felt inspired to finish what they started. I had no choice but to tough it

out because I felt that they can ace this competition. But they need to realise it
themselves too. I couldn’t get that message across easily. I too got emotional at
times,” she added.

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The team was made up of students from Form One up to Form 5, some of whom 35

hail from rural villages and had no transportation to and from the choral speaking

practice sessions. But Cheryl volunteered to chauffeur some of the students to

motivate them to turn up. There was also the regular food and drinks which she

would supply on days where the practice took a long time. This also took a hit on
Cheryl’s monthly wage of RM2,000. Nevertheless, it gave her much satisfaction.

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“One of the ways I motivated my team was I told them that no one is going to look at

them at the competition as we were going up against 25 schools. I told them they
had to make heads turn and that’s how they are going to win which they did. Of

course, there were vast differences between our school and the other schools. We

were competing for a spot against schools categorised as cluster institutions, 45

religious schools, and Chinese schools. On that day, my students delivered an
outstanding performance. I saw the reaction on the judges’ faces and they were all

like: Wow! This is such a good school! I never thought we would get the placing but
7 we did.”

SMK Pinang Tunggal won the fifth spot in that competition.

Adapted from the Malay Online, February 2017

26 (a) From paragraph 1, why was the team’s achievement a triumphant moment for the school?

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(b) From paragraph 2, what made Cheryl leave her job?

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27 From paragraph 3,

(c) Why did the experience affect Cheryl emotionally and physically?
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(d) What was her main problem with the team?
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28 From paragraph 4,
(a) Which word conveys the meaning of “a final warning”?

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(b) How did Cheryl motivate the team to keep on practising?
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29 (a) From paragraph 5, lines 37 to 38,
“This also took a hit on Cheryl’s monthly wage of RM2,000.”
What does the word this refer to?
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(b) From paragraph 6, why did the judges give a positive reaction?
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30 What do you think Cheryl and her team did after winning the competition?
Give a reason for your answer.
Action: …..…….….…………….……………………………………………………[1 mark]
Reason: ………………..….…….……………………………………………………[1 mark]
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31 Cheryl trained the choral speaking team and led the team to victory.
Based on the passage, write a summary on what she did to win the competition.

Credit will be given for the 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 line 13 to 45

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

Begin your summary as follows:

After becoming an English teacher at a rural school, Cheryl…

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SECTION D

Exercise SET 1 B

By Charles Causley
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(a) Where did the incident take place?
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[ 1 mark ]

(b) What do you think the item that Lulu took with her?
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[ 1 mark ]

(c) Identify one feeling of the mother when the persona asked
‘And why do the tear-drops fall?’ [Stanza 2, Line 2]

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[ 1 mark ]

(d) If you think that Lulu has ran away, state one reason and a solution to avoid it.
Reason:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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[ 1 mark ]
Solution:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Exercise SET 1 B

A Poison Tree
By William Blake

I was angry with my friend;
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.

And I watered it in fears,
Night & morning with my tears:
And I sunned it with smiles,
And with soft deceitful wiles.

And it grew both day and night.
Till it bore an apple bright.
And my foe beheld it shine,
And he knew that it was mine.

And into my garden stole,
When the night had veiled the pole;
In the morning glad I see;
My foe outstretched beneath the tree.

(a) The persona kept his anger to himself. In Stanza 1, which phrase best describes this?

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[ 1 mark ]

b) In Stanza 2, line 1, “And I watered it with fears”. What “it” refers to?

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[ 1 mark ]

(c) What does the persona’s anger grow into?

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[ 1 mark ]

(d) In your opinion, how do we become friendly and what is the benefit of being friendly?

Explain: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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[ 2 marks ]
Exercise SET 1 B

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
(a) Where were the soldiers heading to?
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[ 1 mark ]
(b) How many soldiers rode into the valley of Death?
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[ 1 mark ]
(c) In Stanza 2, why do you think the soldiers never questioned their order?

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(d) Suggest a way to avoid war and the reason for it.
Suggestion: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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[ 1 mark ]
Reason:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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[ 1 mark ]

Exercise SET 1 B

(a) In Stanza 1, which word refers to the grandmother’s hair?
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[ 1 mark ]

(b) What do you think the phrase ‘awful place’ in Stanza 2 refers to?
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[ 1 mark ]
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(c) In Stanza 2, which word tells us that the grandmother could not stand up straight?
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[ 1 mark ]

(d) How do we cherish our grandparents?
State one activity that you would like to do with them and why?

Activity:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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[ 1 mark ]

Reason:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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[ 1 mark ]

Question 33
The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Dear Mr. Kilmer – Anne Schraff
Captain Nobody - Dean Pitchford
Sing To The Dawn – Minfong Ho
Choose any one of the novels and answer the question below.

SET 1
Write about a character who have shown value of responsibility in dealing with problems. With close
reference to the text, why do think it’s important to be responsible.

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