HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

GRAMMAR

ERROR IDENTIFICATION OF A TEXT

TEXT 1
Read the text below. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is one
grammatical error in each line.

Write the correct word in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word
must not change the meaning of the sentences. There are no spelling and punctuation errors
in this text.

Salim was a prankster. He was always playing tricks on his classmates.
He never think how his friends would feel. Most of his classmates were fed e.g. thought
up with his tricks and decided to teach her a lesson. They spent a week (a) ___________
discussing but planning what they would do. They chose to carry out their (b) ___________
plan on the last day of the school term. Salim is also planning to play some (c) ___________
tricks and did not realize what was on store for him. First, the class monitor (d) ___________
offered Salim an drink. Suddenly Salim started screaming and choking. The (e) ___________
drink was very salt. The monitor had put a lot of salt into his drink. Everyone (f) ___________
pretended not to knew anything. Next, Jehan quickly brought some fresh (g) ___________
water in a mug for Salim at drink. Again Salim screamed and chocked. This (h) ___________
time the water was very hot and Salim burning his lips. When he sat down, (i) ___________
someone pull the chair away and Salim fell down. Salim felt very miserable. (j) ___________
The class monitor explained to Salim why his classmates played the tricks
on him. It was to teach him a lesson and make him realize how others felt
when he played nasty pranks on them.

( / 10 marks)

TEXT 2
Read the text below. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is one
grammatical error in each line.

Write the correct word in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word
must not change the meaning of the sentences. There are no spelling and punctuation errors
in this text.

Usman Awang was a renowned Malaysian poet, playwright and novelist.
He was born on 1929 in Kuala Sedili, Johor. His parents were very poor and e.g. in
he had to work as a labourer. Later he joining the police force and worked as (a) ___________
a policeman. He career as a poet and writer began in 1956. His writings were (b) ___________
all in the Malay language. During the course of his career as a poet, he writes (c) ___________
about 200 poems but these poems was simple, clear and beautiful. He was (d) ___________
able to weave words into truly poetic but beautiful verses for his readers to (e) ___________
enjoy. Many literary personalities regards him as a people’s poet. He was so (f) ___________
well regarded in his field that he received much accolades. He was awarded (g) ___________
the Malaysian National Laureate in 1983. Two schools in Johor is named (h) ___________
after him and there is even a road in Sedili, his birth place, named after his. (i) ___________
On 29 November 2009, this famous poet died in a heart attack in Kuala (j) ___________
Lumpur. He is buried in the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur.

( / 10 marks)

READING COMPREHENSION

Read the advertisement below. Then, answer questions (a) - (j)

Cameron Highlands Day Trip

9.30 a.m – 10.30 a.m.
Cameron Lavender – A farm where one can find an impressive sea of flowers. Savour the
sweet smell of different types of flowers covering the hillside like a rainbow of colours.

11.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Raju’s Hill stRawbeRRy FaRm – A Well-known hydroponics strawberry farm. Tour of
the farm and the processing plant is free. A good chance to learn about strawberries.

2.00 p.m. – 3.00p.m.
BOH Tea Plantation – A must –visit place to enjoy Cameron Highland’s scenery and
cool fresh air. Visitors will get a chance to taste the fresh tea and pastries at the cafeteria. A
tour of the tea centre is available for free for anyone interested.

4.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Ee Feng Gu Honey Bee Farm – A farm full of flowers and bees! Visitors will be able to
enjoy the garden and buy some of the farm’s famous royal jelly as well as other honey
products.

Questions (a) – (d): Based on the itinerary, state whether the following statements are TRUE

or FALSE.

(a) Cameron Lavender has only one species of flower. __________ (1 mark)

(b) There is no lunch is included in the travel package. ___________(1 mark)

(c) There is only one strawberry farm in Cameron Highlands. ___________ (1 mark)

(d) Visitors at the BOH Tea Plantation can attend a free tour of

the tea centre. ___________ (1 mark)

Questions (e) – (i): Read the itinerary carefully and answer the questions below.
(e) Where is Cameron Lavender located?

_______________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(f) What can visitors purchase at Ee Feng Gu Honey Bee Farm?
_________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the advertisement.

Meaning Phrase

(i) Many different colours ______________________________

(ii) Does not require money ______________________________
(2 marks)

(h) What would be the reason for visitors to attend a tour of the tea centre?
___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(i) “A good chance to learn about strawberries”.
Based on the statement above, state one thing that you can learn about strawberries at
Raju’s Hill Strawberry Plant?
____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

( / 10 marks)

ESSAY WRITING
QUESTION 1
The picture below shows a bullying incident that you witnessed on your way home from school.
Based on the notes and pictures given, write about the incident.

 Describe what happened
 Express what you felt and what you did to help the victim
 Suggest ways to prevent bullying
 Write in not less than 150 words
QUESTION 2

“Playing video games is harmful”. What do you think?

Based on the statement and picture given, in about 120 words, write about your opinion and
give some suggestions on how students could use their time wisely during school holidays.