PBD FORM 2

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Band: B4 Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of situations using some appropriate
language conventions.
Deskriptor: B4 DL2
Evidens: B4 DL2 E1 Making decisions with others to do something

Able to discuss and come to a decision on any one of the following:

 a gift for someone
 a trip
(any other relevant topic of student’s choice)

For each situation, discuss and decide on your pair’s choice.
You must decide on only once choice for each situation.

Situation A:
One of your friend’s birthday is just around the corner. Discuss and decide on the birthday card for
him or her.

 Buy a ready-made card
 Design a self-made card

Situation B:
The school holidays is just around the corner. You and your partner want to decide on the best place
to go for a holiday.

 Cameron Highlands
 Pangkor Island

Situation C:
You and your partner cannot decide on which game is more enjoyable. Discuss and decide on one.

 modern games
 traditional games

Situation D:
You and your partner cannot decide on which game is more enjoyable. Discuss and decide on one.

 online games
 single player computer games

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Situation E:
You and your partner cannot decide on which game is more enjoyable. Discuss and decide on one.

 outdoor games
 indoor games

Sample answers:

Candidate A: Our friend’s birthday is coming soon. Shall we buy him/her a big expensive birthday card?
Candidate B: What? No! We should just make him/her a card.
Candidate A: Well, …………………….(friend’s name) has helped us out plenty of times this year and I

think we should show our appreciation by giving him an expensive card.
Candidate B: To tell you the truth, I do not think giving him an expensive card can really show him/her

our appreciation. It may even make him/her feel that we are actually “buying” his/her help.
Candidate A: I think we should make our own personal birthday card for him/her.
Candidate B: That is a good idea but I’m not very good at making greeting cards.
Candidate A: For me, I can make quite good ones but it takes me ages to complete one and …………….

………………………(friend’s name) birthday is so near already.
Candidate B: I suggest we make a simple card and decorate it for our friend to make it

special.
Candidate A: Excellent thinking! Let us go buy the materials right away.
Candidate B: I know just the shop to go for the materials.

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Band: B4 Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of situations using some appropriate
language conventions.

Deskriptor: B4 DL3 Making detailed enquiries about services offered and responding appropriately

Evidens: B4 DL3 E1 Able to ask questions to obtain details about services offered and give
appropriate responses upon receiving the information.

Work in pairs.

Situation:

A few of your siblings are having dental problems and may need various treatments. You go to the district
dental clinic and ask about the services offered at the clinic.

Role play the conversation between the nurse and the student.

Sample answers:

Student: Excuse me, nurse.
Nurse: Yes, can I help you?
Student: I would like to ask about the services here.
Nurse: Please go right ahead.
Student: Do you do extraction?
Nurse: We certainly do.
Student: Is there a fee?
Nurse: As a student, extraction is free of charge.
Student: What about fillings?
Nurse: Our dentists will certainly do fillings when needed.
Student: Do we need to pay?
Nurse: Again, this service is free of charge for students.
Student: Do you do braces?
Nurse: That again is affirmative.
Student: How much is it?
Nurse: Unfortunately, a nominal fee is applicable.
Student: I heard that doing braces can be a long process. Is that true?
Nurse: Well, treatment with braces can be complicated. It will certainly require multiple
appointments with the dentist.
Student: Does that mean a great deal of patience is involved?
Nurse: I wouldn’t go so far as to say that. However I would say that a person wearing braces must
have the commitment to see the treatment through.
Student: I’m also interested to know if you do dentures.
Nurse: I’m pleased to say that we can do dentures.
Student: Do we need to pay?
Nurse: As with braces, there is a sum payable.
Student: OK, thank you.
Nurse: You’re welcome.

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BAND Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of situations
PERFORMANCE STANDARD using some appropriate language conventions
DESCRIPTOR B4 DL 1
Participating in a conversation by:
EVIDENCE
 agreeing politely
 disagreeing politely
B4 DL1 E1
Able to discuss a particular topic by:
 agreeing politely
 disagreeing politely

B4 DL1 E1

Sample Instrument:

Group work
Agree or disagree with your friends on ONE of the following topics, with reason/s.

Topics for discussion

1. Facebook is a good pastime.
2. Sports should be emphasized in school.
3. Watching television brings more harm than good.
4. Living in the city is better than living in the country.
5. Students should be allowed to bring mobile phones to school.

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Sample Answers:

Student A: As an active Facebook user, I think Facebook is a very good and useful social tool nowadays.
We can use Facebook to find our long lost friends and get connected again. I also think it’s a very
good past time. My mother says it keeps me from bad influence. She’s happy that I’m at home
most of the time after school.

Student B: Sorry. I don’t think so. Even if the Facebook keeps you at home most of the time, but I still think it‘s
a waste of time. We will go online for a very long hour. I think we should finish our homework and
do some house chores during our leisure time. Anyway, I prefer face-to-face communication with
my families and friends. It is more comfortable to talk or tell them in person.

Student A: But what those friends who are staying in another town?

Student B: Well, we can use the telephone.

Student A: Actually, Facebook is not just for communication. We can also play some games to de-stress as
long as we keep to the time limit given by our parents.

Student B: Well, I guess Facebook has its pros and cons. We need to be wise when using it.

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BAND Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of situations
PERFORMANCE STANDARD using some appropriate language conventions
DESCRIPTOR B4 DL 2
Making decisions with others to do something
EVIDENCE
B4 DL2 E1
Able to discuss and come to a decision on any one
of the following:

 a gift for someone
 a trip

B4 DL2 E1
Sample Instrument:
Instrument A: Pair work
Your class teacher is retiring. Discuss with your friend which is the best gift to buy.

Instrument B.

Your parents want to bring the family for a holiday. The place they are considering is either an island resort or a
highland resort. They have asked you and your sibling for opinions.

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B4 DL2 E1

Sample answer for Instrument A

Student A : I think we should buy a bouquet of flowers for her. It would be a nice gift.

Student B : I do not think so. Why don’t we buy her a box of chocolates?

Student A : I disagree. I heard she does not like chocolates.

Student B : Then, what about a nice scarf. She can still use it even though she has retired from
teaching.

Student A : Is the scarf expensive?

Student B : I think it is about RM20 for a reasonable good design.

Student A : That’s a good idea. We will buy the scarf then.

Sample answer for Instrument B

You : I would like to go to Pulau Redang. We can go jet skiing and snorkeling.

Brother : I prefer to go to Genting Highlands. I like the Theme Park especially the outdoor theme park.
We can enjoy the various rides. Don’t you remember how thrilled we were when we went on
the roller coaster last year? I also want to go on the cable car and enjoy the view.

You : I am afraid to go on the cable car. I like to swim and build sand castles. So, let us go to Pulau
Redang instead.

Brother : I think we should go to Pulau Redang this year since we have gone to Genting Highlands last
year.

You : You are right. Let’s go to Pulau Redang then.

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Band 4
Performance Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of situations using some
Standard appropriate language conventions
Descriptor B4 DL1
Participating in a conversation by:
Evidence
 agreeing politely
 disagreeing politely

B4 DL2
Making decisions with others to do something
B4 DL1 E1
Able to discuss a particular topic by:

 agreeing politely
 disagreeing politely

B4 DL2 E1
Able to discuss and come to a decision on any one of the following:

 a gift for someone
 a trip

Listen to the advertisement carefully. Then, say whether you agree or disagree with the statements
given. Give reason to support your answer

We are Metro Travel & Tour Agency. Want to have an awesome class trip to Cameron Highlands for the
coming school holiday? We have some great offers for you to choose.

We offer 3 days 2 nights stay. There are 3 choices of accommodation. We have De La Ferns Hotel, which
costs RM250 per person. Next, we have Parkview Apartment, which costs RM200 per person, and lastly
we have Agro Highlands Chalet, which is only RM150 per person.

There are two types of packages to choose from. We have adventure package and sight seeing package.
The adventure package includes Rafflesia discovery, visit to Orang Asli village, night trekking and also
Gunung Brinchang adventure. Meanwhile, the sight seeing package includes visit to BOH Tea Plantation
and Factory, Strawberry Farm, Honey Bee Farm, Cactus Valley, Robinson Waterfall and Rose Garden.

This offer is valid from 11 November to 31 December 2012

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INSTRUMENT: B4 DL1 E1& B4 DL2 E1

Student A : Let’s go to Cameron Highlands for a class trip this coming school
Student B holiday

Student A Agree/Disagree
Student B : ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Student A
Student B Reason
: ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

: From the promotion, there are three types of accommodation
with different prices. I think we should go for the Agro Highlands
Chalet which costs only RM150 per person.

Agree/Disagree
: ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

Reason
: ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

: There are two types of packages offered which are adventure
and sight seeing. Since all of us love outdoor activities, why not
we go for the adventure package.

Agree/Disagree
: ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

Reason
: ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

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Band 4
Performance Standard Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of situations using some
Descriptor appropriate language conventions
B4 DL3
Evidence Making detailed enquires about services offered and
responding appropriately
B4 DL3 E1
Able to ask questions to obtain details about services offered
and give appropriate responses upon receiving the
information

INSTRUMENT: B4 DL3 E1

Work in pairs. Ask questions to obtain more information about the trip from the travel agency. Provide
appropriate responses

 Tentative date and time
 Transportation for the tour
 Facilities offered – gym, spa, swimming pool, games
 Number of rooms available for 34 person
 Number of meals provided
 Deposit for booking

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ANSWER

B4 DL1 E1 & B4 DL2 E1

Student A : Let’s go to Cameron Highlands for a class trip this coming school
Student B holiday

Student A Agree/Disagree
Student B : That’s a good idea/ I don’t think so

Student A Reason
Student B : Most of us haven’t been there before/ It’s a boring place

: From the travel agent promotion, there are three types of
accommodations with different prices. I think we should go for
the Agro Highlands Chalet which costs only RM150 per person.

Agree/Disagree
: I totally agree with you/ I don’t think that’s the right choice

Reason
: We can afford that/ Chalet is not really comfortable

: There are two types of packages offered which are adventure
and sight seeing. Since all of us love outdoor activities, why not go
for the adventure package.

Agree/Disagree
: You’re right, that sounds interesting/ I disagree with the idea

Reason
: We all love outdoor activities/ Why don’t we just relax and go
sight seeing

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B4 DL3 E1

Student A : We plan to go on 11 – 13 Nov 2012. Are these dates
Student B available?
: Yes, of course they are
Student A : No, sorry they are not

Student B : We would like to know whether you would provide
transportation for our tour?
Student A : Yes, of course we do
Student B : No, you have to find your own transportation

Student A : What types of facilities do you provide?
Student B : We have facilities like swimming pool, gym, spa and games

Student A : How many rooms should we book to cater for 34 person?
Student B : Every room can accommodate 5 person

Student A : How many meals do you provide in a day?
Student B : We provide 3 meals per day; breakfast, lunch and dinner

: How much deposit do we need to pay?
: You need to pay 10% deposit

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Band 4
Performance standard
Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of
Descriptor situations using some appropriate language
conventions.
Evidence
B4 DB 1
Processing texts read by identifying cause and
effects relationships

B4 DB1 E1
Able to identify cause and effect relationships
in a linear text by extracting specific
information to complete a graphic organiser

B4 DB1 E1

INSTRUMENT (INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED LEVEL)

Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

Water is the most valuable gift Mother Nature has given to mankind. Unfortunately, the world’s
natural water supply is becoming more and more polluted. The main causes of water pollution
are oil spills, farming wastes, industrial wastes and acid rain.

Oil spills occur when huge oil tankers have leaks. The oil destroys many forms of marine
life. All the fish, whales, dolphins, plankton and coral depend on clean water to survive. Many
fish and plants die after such accidents as the oil spill may take years to clean up. If the spill
occurs near land, the oil will be washed up onto the beach affecting sea birds and animals on the
land. When a sea bird is covered with oil, its feathers become heavy and sticky. It may lose its
ability to fly and survive.

Nowadays, many kinds of pesticides are used in farming. The rain washes pesticides and
fertilizer from the fields to the rivers and oceans. Some farmers dump their animal wastes in the
river as they do not know how to get rid of the waste properly. Industrial wastes are even more
dangerous. They are acidic and very harmful to humans. Factories often dump their industrial
wastes straight into the sea. The fish drink this polluted water which in turn will affect humans.
Some people even transport drums of industrial wastes and dump them into rivers although this
is against the law.

Gases and fumes from cars, factories and power stations are dissolved in the rain drops to
produce a weak acid. This acid rain pollutes the oceans and destroys forests. Acid rain can be
carried from one country to another by wind.

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Complete the chart below with the information from the text given.

PROBLEM

CAUSES EFFECTS

OIL SPILLS _____________________________

______________________________________ _______________________________________

FARMING WASTES _____________________________

______________________________________ _______________________________________

INDUSTRIAL WASTES ______________________________

______________________________________ _______________________________________

ACID RAIN _____________________________

A_N__S_W__E_R_______________________________ _______________________________________

PROBLEM

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CAUSES The oil spills destroys many forms of
marine life, sea birds and animals on the
OIL SPILLS land.

Huge oil tankers have leaks.

FARMING WASTES The river is polluted by improper wastage
disposal.
Farmers dump their animal wastes in the
river. The sea becomes acidic and very harmful to
humans.
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
The acid rain pollutes the oceans and
Factories dump their industrial wastes destroys forests.
straight into the sea.

ACID RAIN

Gases and fumes from cars, factories and
power stations are dissolved in the rain
drops

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BAND 4
PERFORMANCE STANDARD B4
Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of situations using some
DESCRIPTOR appropriate language conventions.
EVIDENCE B4 DB1
Processing texts read by identifying cause and effect relationships.
B4 DB1 E1
Able to identify cause and effect relationships in a linear text by
extracting specific information to complete a graphic organiser

Read the following text and answer the questions that follow.

Georgetown

Georgetown, the capital of Pulau Pinang (also known as Penang Island), is located at the north-
eastern tip of the island. Skyscrapers, single-storeyed residential houses, modern apartment buildings and
slums are found in this city. Its population of more than one million is made up of the major ethnic groups in
Malaysia. The island is linked to the mainland by the famous Penang Bridge which is 13 kilometres long. There
is also a ferry service between the main and the island.

Pulau Pinang is a small island and because of its rapid development, there are many environmental
problems. There is not enough land and so land has to be reclaimed from the sea. Much of the reclaimed land
is just a few feet above sea level.

Georgetown itself is located in one of the lowest lying areas on the island. Many parts of the city
experience flash floods after a downpour. Flooding in Pulau Pinang is a serious problem now, especially in
areas such as Jalan P.Ramlee in the city centre. Traffic comes to a standstill and there are long queues for
buses and taxis.

Another major problem is traffic congestion. Traffic congestion in the city is also caused by:

 poor public transportation - bad driving habits
 insufficient and narrow roads - inadequate traffic control
 the increasing number of vehicles

Other environmental issues are:-

 landslides - haze and pollution
 oil spills from ships - flash floods
 the dumping of rubbish - waste from factories

Pulau Pinang needs to take care of its environment and pay more attention to these problems.

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Sample instrument
Complete the graphic organiser below.

Common problems in
Georgetown

Cause Effect

 Not enough land  _________________________
 Located in one of the lowest  ________________________

lying areas  Traffic jams
 ________________________  _________________________
 The dumping of rubbish  Water pollution
 ________________________  Air pollution
 ________________________

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Sample answer

Common problems in
Georgetown

Cause Effect

 Not enough land  Land has to be reclaimed
 Located in one of the lowest from the sea

lying areas  Flash floods
 Bad driving habits  Traffic jams
 The dumping of rubbish  Land pollution
 Oil spills from ships  Water pollution
 The increasing number of  Air pollution

vehicles
(accept any suitable answers)

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BAND 4
PERFORMANCE STANDARD B4
Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of situations using some
DESCRIPTOR appropriate language conventions.
EVIDENCE B4 DB1
Processing texts read by identifying cause and effect relationships.
B4 DB1 E2
Able to relate the causes and effects from a non-linear text to
complete a given task.

Sample instrument
Study the grid below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

TOPSOIL WATER CYCLE
-Damaged by heavy rainfall
and strong sunlight -The climate becomes
-forest-long time to extreme, that is, very
regenerate hot or very cold
-land not suitable for
agricultural use for quite -causes landslides or soil
some time erosion

GREENHOUSE EFFECT DEFORESTATION
-large amounts of carbon
released OTHER EFFECTS
-global warming -damages breeding grounds of sea
creatures
-source of food endangered
-Blocks the flow of rivers
-Raises temperature of water
-Causes water levels in streams to
fluctuate
-coral reefs damaged

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1. Sea creatures are affected by logging through the
I. Loss of source of food
II. Loss of breeding grounds

III. Decreased temperature of river and sea water
A. I , II
B. I, III
C. II, III
D. I, II, III

2. What is the meaning of word regenerate?
A. Regrow
B. Redevelop
C. Become extinct
D. Become thicker

3. How do heavy rainfall and strong sunlight affect the topsoil?
A. Damage it
B. Strengthen it
C. Make it richer
D. Make it loose

4. How would the changes in the water cycle affect the climate?
A. Make it hot
B. Make it cold
C. Cause it to be stable
D. Cause it to become extreme

5. What happens when deforestation causes greenhouse effect?
A. All houses become green in colour
B. Carbon amount in the air increased
C. Oxygen amount in the air increased
D. The green trees died

6. State three other effects caused by deforestation.
I.___________________________________________________________
II. __________________________________________________________
iii. __________________________________________________________

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BAND 4
PERFORMANCE Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of situations using some appropriate
STANDARD language conventions
DESCRIPTOR
B4 DT1
EVIDENCE Writing reports
B4 DT1 E1
Able to write a report using the correct format and appropriate grammar on any
one of the following:

 table
 pie chart
 bar graph
 line graph

Task:

The pie chart below shows the favourite pastimes of form 2 Students of SMK Seri Bestari based on the survey
conducted by the Recreational Club of the school. You are to write a report on the distribution of the
favourite pastimes of the form 2 students.

Favorite Pastimes of Form 2 students

10% 45%

Watching Playing Sports and
Movies Games

Shopping 15%

30%

Surfing The
Internet

When writing the report, you must include:

 a title;
 the percentage of the distribution of each favourite pastime;
 a conclusion.
Make sure your report is not less than 120 words.

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Sample answer
Favourite Pastimes of Form 2 Students

A survey had been conducted among the form 2 students of SMK Seri Bestari on their favourite
pastimes. This survey was held to identify their favourite activities during their free time.
…………………………………………………………….

Firstly, top of the list is ……………………………..................................
Secondly, ………………………………………………………………..
Next, ………………………………………………………………………..
Finally, …………………………………………………………………….
In conclusion, ……………………………………………..

Reported by:

………………………………………………..
(AHMAD BIN ABU)
Secretary,
Recreational Club,
SMK Seri Bestari.

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Band 4
Performance Apply knowledge acquired in a variety of situations using some appropriate
Standard language conventions
Descriptor B4 DT1
Writing reports
Evidence B4 DT1 E1
Able to write a report using the correct format and appropriate grammar on
any one of the following:

 table
 pie chart
 bar graph
 line graph

The pie chart below shows how students of SMK Kupang spent their last school holidays. Based on the data
given write a report for your school magazine on how they spent their last school holidays.

How Students Spent Their Last School Holidays

Went
overseas, 5

Picnic, Watch movies
15 / television,

Work 70
partime,

25

Camping /
hiking, 35

Read novels,
50

When writing your report:
 you should use the correct format
 give a suitable title
 make sure it is not less than 120 words

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B4 DT1 E1

Sample Answer:

Date : 10 Oct 2012

To : The Editor of Teens magazine

Topic : How Students of SMK Kupang Spent Their School Holidays

A survey was carried out among 200 students of SMK Kupang on how they
spent their last school holidays. They had carried out a number of activities.

About 70 students spent their time watching movies or television. This shows
that they enjoyed watching movies or television as a form of entertainment.

Another 50 students loved reading during the school break especially novels
as they did not have much time to spend on reading on other days. Some of them
also spent time surfing the internet for suitable books and reading materials online.

35 students went camping and hiking either with their families or friends.
These students love the outdoors and some of them have been found to be actively
involved in camping activities organised by the school.

Working part time also seemed to be a choice for 25 students who wanted to
make some pocket money in order to buy new school uniforms and shoes without
burdening their parents.

Some of the students went for picnics with their families. About 15 of them
spent time with their families at beaches or waterfalls nearby. Another 5 students
were lucky enough to go on holidays overseas like Perth and Ontario.

In conclusion, some of the students had spent their holidays wisely like
reading books and working part time. Those who spent time watching movies or
television may want a break from books after working hard for almost a year.
Nevertheless, it is advisable for all students to do some revision so they do not forget
what they had studied.

Written by,

Beloona Johnson

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BAND 5

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Band 5
Performance B5
Standard Demonstrate the ability to use language in a variety of
situations using largely appropriate language conventions.
Descriptor B5DL1
Recounting events that took place
Evidence B5DL1E1
Able to recount a public event.

B5DL1E1

Sample Instrument

Task

Recently, your school celebrated Teacher’s Day. Your class teacher has asked you to give a speech on the
event in the classroom.

Based on the notes below, give your speech:

 assembly at 7.30am
 speech by principal

- gave advice to students
 aim of celebration

- show appreciation to teachers
 speech by head prefect
 activities carried out :

games
class parties

When delivering your speech

 address the audience
 introduce the topic
 use the notes as a guide

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Sample Answer

A very good morning to our beloved English teacher, En. Salim and fellow friends, I am here to give a
speech on the Teachers’ Day celebration held last week. First and foremost, I would like to thank En.Salim, for
giving me this opportunity to address all of you present here.

Last Monday our school celebrated Teachers’ Day. The students came early and gathered for an
official assembly at 7.30 a.m in the school hall. The teacher on duty, Pn. Leela made sure all the students lined
up in their respective forms. First, we sang the national anthem followed by our school song. The teachers also
sang a song entitled “ Kami Guru Malaysia”.

After that, the principal En. Salim was called upon on the stage to deliver his speech. During his
speech, he advised the students to respect and appreciate teachers’ contributions. He also stated that the aim
of the celebration was to show appreciation to their teachers.

Next, the school head prefect, Kumar from 5 Marikh gave a speech. He thanked all the teachers for
their dedication and hard work. This was followed by giving away tokens of appreciation to all the teachers by
the school prefects. It was given in the form of fresh flowers and gift boxes.

Later, some activities were carried out among teachers and students. These activities included games
like football for men teachers and netball for the lady teachers. It was an exciting event for both the teachers
and students. Soon after that, class parties were held in the respective classrooms. Some of the students
brought food from home.

In short, it was really an unforgettable and meaningful day for the teachers and students. That’s all, thank you
for lending me your ears.

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Band 5
Performance Standard Demonstrate the ability to use language in variety of situations using largely
appropriate language conventions.
Descriptor B5 DL1
Recounting events that took place
Evidence B5 DL1 E1
Able to recount a public event

B5 DL1 E1
Sample Instrument

Choose one of the events below to prepare a speech.
1. A campaign you have attended (health, road safety, environmental, etc)
2. A celebration (birthday, family day, feast)
3. A festival (Chinese New Year, Eid, Deepavali, Christmas, etc)
4. A school event (Sports Day, Canteen Day, Charity Run, etc)
5. School Open Day

You are given three minutes to deliver your speech. You may use the following points:

Name of the
event

How you Time, date
feel and venue

EVENT

Activities Whom you
held went with

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B5 DL1 E1
Sample Answer

A very good morning to our lovely English teacher Puan Lily, and my fellow friends. Today, I would like
to talk about ‘Open Day’. Open Day is a special event which involves the teachers, students and parents at
large. It is a spectacular event for there are numerous activities and sales going on throughout the day.

As for my school, the Open Day came to pass on 7 October 2012. As early as 7.30 in the morning, the
teachers and students set up the stalls around the school field. The school hall was decorated to the finest for
the closing ceremony. Around 8 in the morning, parents, family members and guardians of the students
swarmed all over the school areas.

There were many activities held such as karaoke competition, road safety exhibition, songs
dedication, martial arts demonstration, cooking competition and not forgotten indoor games competition.
The activities were opened to all, including the visitors. Most parents spent their times taking part in the
cooking competition for they could spend quality time together along with their children.

Besides the happening activities, booths and stalls were crowded too. There were various types of
foodstuff and merchandise sold at reasonable prices. Food stalls were the most visited stand for the vendors
were selling scrumptious and mouth-watering food, snacks and desserts. People had to queue up for quite a
long time to fill their stomachs.

Since each family brought along family members to the Open Day, the school was packed with
children and teenagers. They spent their times by joining the karaoke and indoor games competitions for the
prizes awaited were quite tempting. When noon was approaching, the number of visitors was decreased and
approximately at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, the prize-giving ceremony took place at the school hall.

Once the ceremony ended, most parents and family members left for home. There were only a few
teachers and students left to ensure that the rubbish was littered properly.

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Form 2
B5DB1E1

Band B5
Performance
Standard B5
Descriptor
Demonstrate the ability to use language in a variety of situations using
Evidence largely appropriate language conventions

B5DB1

Processing texts read by making predictions.

B5DB1E1

Able to predict the ending of a story, supporting it by giving a
reason/reasons.

Sample Instrument

Read the story below and what do you think will happen in the end of the story. Use your creativity and
experience to make the story interesting.

I entered my room and I was surprised to see everything has changed. I sat in front of
the dressing table. I noticed something weird when looking at the mirror.
When I touched the mirror suddenly…

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Band 5
Performance B5
Standard Demonstrate the ability to use language in a variety of situations using
largely appropriate language conventions.
Descriptor B5DT1
Writing on events or incidents
Evidence B5DT1E1
Able to write on an event/incident

 Using past tense
 Using linkers
 In paragraphs
 In about 150 words

B5DT1E1

Sample Instrument

Task

Write a recount on your school’s Independence Day Celebration

You may use the notes below to help you write

 assembly at 7.30am
 speech by principal
 aim of celebration
 multimedia presentation
 culture shows
 patriotic songs

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Band 5
Performance standard Demonstrate the ability to use language in a variety of
situations using largely appropriate language
Descriptor conventions
Evidence B5 DT1
Writing on events or incidents
B5 DT1 E1
Able to write on an event/incident

 using past tense
 using linkers
 in paragraphs
 in about 150 words

INSTRUMENT: B5 DT1 E1

Your school celebrated Merdeka Day with a variety of activities. Write a recount on the celebration. Use
the pictures and notes below to help you write the recount.

Food sale – sold – traditional kuih and Hall – cultural performance - Malaysian
cakes way of life

Contest – theme ‘Patriotism’ Participated - arts and crafts competition

When writing your recount:

 you may use all the notes given
 elaborate on the given notes
 you must use past tense and linkers
 make sure it is not less than 150 words

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ANSWER:

Last week, I had a wonderful time celebrating Merdeka Day with many friends in school. As usual,
my school held our yearly celebrations. However, this year the show of patriotism among the students
gained pace with a three-day event. Being purely a student initiative, the Merdeka celebration aimed to
spark the awareness of unity among the students and I think we succeeded to a certain extent.

The carnival kicked off with a food sale where tempting traditional delights like bubur cha cha,
vadai and yau cha kuih were sold by the English Language Society. Delicious cupcakes and brownies
added variety. Dishes like nasi lemak, nyonya laksa, Indian chicken curry with nasi biryani and Devil’s
Curry were popular items with the students and teachers.

After lunch, we adjourned to the Hall for the much anticipated cultural performance. The
students from the Drama Club performed a very graceful multiracial dance. Besides that, they wore
colorful traditional costumes. Apart from this, a short sketch highlighted the varied and wonderful
Malaysia way of life. A mixture of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Iban and Kadazan dances caught our
imagination with their magnificent performance.

Other that that, a patriotic contest was held in the basketball court. Participants shouted,
Merdeka! Merdeka! in the most creative way and then answered questions on Malaysian history. An arts
and crafts competition was also held in the Art Room. Many students participated in this competition.
Handicrafts made from local materials with the most interesting and innovative designs were selected
and put on display.

We had a lot of fun and it was educational too. The spirit of Merdeka was definitely in the air.

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BAND 5
PERFORMANCE Demonstrate the ability to use language in a variety of situations using largely
STANDARD appropriate language conventions.
DESCRIPTOR B5 DB1
Processing text read by making predictions
EVIDENCE B5 DB1 E1
Able to predict the ending of a story, supporting it by giving a reason / reasons.

Task:
a) Read about how Lisa managed to save her baby from the evil Rumplestiltskin.

Narrator: The little man laughs and reaches out to take the baby. Lisa shouts.
Lisa :
Narrator: I know! It’s Rumplestiltskin!
Lisa :
Narrator: The little man gives a great cry of rage and stamps his feet.

Lisa : Go away, Rumplestiltskin and leave us alone. Don’t ever come back.

Rumplestiltskin looks at Lisa and Mother. Then he looks at Father. Then he stamps so
hard on the floor that his foot goes right through it. He is so angry that he vanishes in
a puff of smoke.

And now my baby’s safe. Oh, Mother, Father, how ever can I thank you?

b) Answer these questions:
i. What do you think would happen to Rumplestiltskin after he had vanished in a puff of smoke?
ii. How would you think Lisa react if she could not guess the correct name of Rumplestiltskin?
iii. In your opinion, what would happen to the baby if Rumplestiltskin managed to take him away
from his mother, Lisa?
iv. How do you think Lisa’s parents would feel if they could not help her to protect the baby?

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Sample Answers:

i. He would be broken hearted because he could not have the baby with him
He would be devastated………………………..
He would be in despair…………………………..

ii. She would be very sad because she had lost her baby.
She would have gone crazy after losing her only child
She would blame her parents as the reason for losing her baby.

iii. The baby would lose his mother’s love and care
The baby might grow up as a wicked person just like Rumplestiltskin
The baby would never know his biological parents.

iv. The parents would feel remorse for the rest of their lives.
They would feel sorry and ashamed to their daughter
They would never forgive themselves for jeopardizing the happiness of the only child that
they have.

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B5 DL1 E1 5
Demonstrate the ability to use language in a variety of
Band situations using largely appropriate language conventions.
Performance standard B5 DL1
Recounting events that took place.
Descriptor B5 DL1 E1
Able to recount a public event.
Evidence

INSTRUMENT
Recount the Hari Raya celebration based on the following pictures.

Optional Topics:
1. Deepavali
2. Chinese New Year
3. National Day Celebration
4. Christmas
5. New Year Celebration
6. Malaysia Day

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Sample Answer
A Hari Raya ‘open house’ is held for relatives, friends and neighbours on any day during the

Hari Raya celebration, which lasts 30 days. Usually, the host will choose the first or second day of
Hari Raya so that everyone can come to the house to celebrate together. The host and family members
usually wear traditional clothes, as you can see in the photos.

On that day, a lot of traditional dishes are served buffet style. Guests of all ages and races will
eat together. Among the popular dishes are ‘ketupat’, ‘rendang’ and cookies. The occasion is often
noisy with lots of chatter and laughter. At night, the children play with sparklers.

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BAND 6

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Band 6
Performance Appreciate literary works and present ideas critically in an exemplary
Standard manner.
Descriptor B6 DL1
Responding to literary works by giving one’s opinion of the text read/heard
Evidence and relating it to life
B6 DL1 E1
Able to draw similarities/ differences between one’s life and that of the
character’s

B6 DL1 E1

Sample Instrument

A. Listen to the text read by the teacher and talk about the similarities or differences between your life
and that of the character’s.

When he was well, he returned to school, but he was no longer the quiet Zahid he had
once been. A change had come over him. It was as though the fever had created a new Zahid.

Every few minutes, one of Mr. Jamal’s pupils would cry out, in despair, “Teacher, Zahid
won’t let me do my work”, “Teacher, Zahid pulled my hair”, “Teacher, Zahid smeared ink on my
nose”, “Teacher, Zahid hit me”, “Teacher, Zahid this…Zahid that…”

Once or twice Mr. Jamal warned him, “Zahid, stay in your seat,” and then tried to
ignore him. But after having his ears pounded by dozens of complaints, Mr. Jamal became angry and
instructed Zahid to come up to his desk.

“Zahid, you’ve turned into a little monster!”
In reply Zahid merely lifted his eyebrows and gazed off into space. He was really putting
on a show. From time to time, he sniggered. No one could fathom his thoughts.

Based on the extract from the short story The Pencil

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B6 DL1 E1

Sample Answer

In the extract I found that Zahid was once a quiet boy who became a different person after a fever.
He became mischievous and naughty. Unlike Zahid, I am not a quiet person. I am rather talkative. However,
compared to Zahid’s naughty character I am quite the opposite. I can be considered as an obedient and well-
behaved person.

(Note to teachers: If you want to make use of this sample instrument please adapt so that there is some
degree of difficulties which reflect Band 6. This question is similar to Section B, Part 2 of Paper 2 English
Language so expect students to answer this question like the PMR question: Students must give reasons and
the supporting details but orally)

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Form 2 Understanding and telling in one’s own words the poem
B6 DL1 E1 heard and giving one’s opinion of the text.

Learning outcome 6
Band
Performance Standard B6
Appreciate literary works and present ideas critically in an
Descriptor
exemplary manner
Evidence
B6DL1
Listening and responding to literary works by giving one’s

opinion to the text and relating it to life

B6DL1E1
Able to retell the text in one’s own words using correct

grammar and vocabulary.

Sample Instrument
Based on the short story ‘One is One and All Alone’ that you have learnt and the synopsis of the short stories
below, explain the difference between you and the character in the short story.

‘One is One and All Alone’ is set in 2045. Trish is an 11-year old girl who is the only child on a spaceship
on a spaceship to Trion. Her father is the Executive Officer of the spaceship. Her mother is in Trion helping to
set up a space station. Trish will meet her mother in mid January 2047.

After three months in the spaceship, Trish feels lonely and bored because she does not have any real
friends. She only has her intelligent computer: the VoicePrinter(VP) which keeps Trish entertained with its
ability to perform many functions.

Through VP, Trish learns about clones and the cloning process. Trish is fascinated by the idea and soon
decides to create a clone to keep her company in the spaceship’s Biolab without her father’s knowledge. She
names her new identical twin ‘Clo’, short form of Clone. Initially, Clo becomes Trish’s perfect friend and
companion. They have fun playing and sharing their time together.

However, after a while, Trish becomes irritated with Clo because Clo behaves and thinks like her. Soon,
Trish and Clo start to argue and disagree with each other over unimportant matters – Clo’s habit of picking
bits of skin around a fingernail, Clo repeats whatever Trish said exactly the same time, Clo wearing the same
clothes or telling the same joke. The last straw happens one night when Clo starts referring to Trish’s mother
as her mother. This really upsets Trish because she feels her privacy is being invaded. The next day, Trish
confides in VP that she does not like being ‘swarmed, invaded and taken over’ by Clo. At that instant, she
decides to dispose Clo forever through the ‘DISPOSAL’ hatch near her cabin.

The story ends with a twist because it is Clo who disposed Trish, not, Trish who disposed Clo. This
happens because Trish forgets that Clo knows what Trish thinks, so Clo knew about Trish’s plan. Clo then
assumes Trish’s Identity and Trish’s dad is not aware of the change at all. Clo then enjoys being one and all
alone and her new life as Trish in the spaceship.

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Sample Answer

There are some similarities and differences between me and the character Trish in the short story
‘One is One and All Alone. I think Trish and I have a similarity in which we are both resourceful. Trish is
resourceful because to help overcome her boredom in the spaceship, she created a clone of herself after
learning about cloning from VoicePrinter. She did it on her own in the Biolab without anyone’s help. As for
me, when I have problems or obstacles in my life, I would find ways to find solutions on my own. I try to be
resourceful because I know I have to depend on myself in whatever I do.

However, the difference between Trish and I are firstly, I am not so hasty in making my decision,
unlike Trish. Before I make any decision, I will think long and hard about the consequences and the effects of
my decision because they affect my life. As for Trish, she made a hasty decision in creating Clo after she
learnt about cloning and because of her loneliness. She should have thought of the consequences and the
effects before she made any decision.

Another difference is Trish is not grateful with what she had, while I try to be thankful with what I
have. Trish is not grateful that she had a father who still made time for her even though he was busy because
he was the Executive Officer of the spaceship. Trish is not grateful that she had Clo as a friend because Trish
decided to get rid of Clo. I am not like Trish because I appreciate what I have and I try not to ask for things
that are not within my reach.

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B6DL1 E1 6
Appreciate literary works and present ideas critically in an exemplary
Band manner.
Performance B6 DL1
Standard Responding to literary works by giving one’s opinion of the text read/heard
Descriptor and relating it to life
B6 DL1 E1
Evidence Able to draw similarities/ differences between one’s life and that of the
character’s

State similarities AND differences between your life and that of the character’s from the poem above.

HEIR CONDITIONING - By N SHANmughallingam

Grand dad did you breath
Before air cons were invented

Was it hard staying
Alive without modern inventions?
Grandma weren’t you flustered
As you fluttered with paper fans ?
Could you communicate before

Faxes and long distance calls
Became basic necessities?

Grandchild we lived
Before your age. Because

of our ignorance ,
We did not know
Pollution, stress, traffic jams
Destruction of forests, streams and

Hills
We feared God and nature
Now nature fears you and

Money is your new God

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B6DL1E1

Sample answer:

The differences between the life of the grandparents and I are many. Firstly, we live without many sacrifices.
We use better mode of transportation to move from one place to another. But, the grandparents didn’t have
to face the air pollution that we are facing at the moment. Secondly, there are also many hospitals available
now to save one’s life. However, then, people can only pray or wait for him to recover.

The similarities between the grandchild and I are we cannot live without modern inventions
such as mobile phones and computers. We too are now facing the polluted environment. We need the
modern invention because we are used to having them. Probably without it we will suffer and do not enjoy
our life. In short, modern inventions are beneficial but are indirectly giving us problems because their
production and use cause environmental problem, for example, the air conditioner.

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Band 6
Performance standard Appreciate literary works and present ideas critically in
an exemplary manner
Descriptor B6 DB1
Processing texts read by drawing conclusions
Evidence B6 DB1 E1
Able to draw conclusions from a variety of texts:

 factual
 narrative
 descriptive

INSTRUMENT: B6 DB1 EI

Situation 1:

As a young man Ahmad worked very hard in his uncle’s shop. After several years, he saved enough
money. What does this tell you about this man?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Situation 2:

Imran is a very weak student. He always fails in his exams. He has always been looked down by others.
He keeps on doing his revision and attending extra classes. He began to improve in his academic. What
does this tell you about Imran?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Situation 3:

Louise Braille was a blind man who developed the Braille system for the blind. It is a method of reading
using raised dots that can be felt. It has helped many blind people achieved their ambitions. What can
you say about Louise Braille?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Situation 4:

Crusoe is shipwrecked on a deserted island. He realizes he has to live there for a long time. He is thankful
to be alive. He decides that the only way to leave the island is by sea. What can you say about him?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Situation 5:

How Secondary School Children Spend
Their Monthly Allowance

Food Entertainment
25% & Prepaid
50%
Clothes
10%
Savings
5% Stationery
10%

A survey was conducted on how secondary school children spend their monthly allowance. Based on the
pie chart, give reasons for the difference on the expenditure.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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ANSWER

Situation 1:
 He is a hardworking man
 He is thrifty
 He is ambitious

Situation 2:
 He is a determined person or never give up
 He is ambitious
 He is a diligent student

Situation 3:
 He is creative
 He is a person with vision

Situation 4:
 He is creative
 He has strong will person
 He is independent and brave

Situation 5:
 Students spend more on their entertainment and prepaid compare to their stationery and even
food
 Students have lots of school project but spend only 10% on stationery. Most of the money spent
for stationery is used to buy comics and magazine

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B6 DT1 E1 6
Appreciate literary works and present ideas in an exemplary
Band manner.
Performance standard B6 DT1
Writing stories.
Descriptor B6 DT1 E1
Able to write a story based on the pictures given by including a
Evidence moral value:

 in paragraphs
 in about 180 words

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INSTRUMENT
The pictures show a young girl and boy helping an old lady with her bags to cross the road. Using the
pictures, write a story on the occurrence.

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Sample Answer

An Act of Kindness

An old lady was walking along the road. She was moving slowly as her right leg was painful
and she limped with the help of a cane. Suddenly, she slipped and fell. There was an excruciating pain
as her ankle broke. She moaned in pain. Many people passed by without even looking at her. They
were unwilling to help.

A young motorcyclist was passing by saw the old lady sitting on the roadside. He was
concerned and stopped to help the lady. He hailed a taxi. But, the taxi did not stop. The driver
pretended he had not seen the man waving down. A policeman who was on patrol came to see what
was wrong. He was helpful. He stopped a car that was driven by a young lady.

Three kind gentlemen carried out the old lady into the car. At the hospital the young lady
phoned to inform the old lady’s family. The family was grateful to the good Samaritans who had
helped their mother. They wrote to the newspaper to thank the motorcyclist, the lady driver, the
policeman and the three men. They did their duty as all good citizens should.