e-AKADEMI SPM 2020
BAHASA INGGERIS 1119
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BAHASA INGGERIS SPM 2020
Prepared by:
Pn. Mahiran binti Mohd Noor
SMK Kompleks Gong Badak
Pn. Salmawati binti Mohd Idris
PPD Kemaman
Pn. Nor Rafidah binti Mahmud@Ghazali
SMK Bukit Kuang
Pn. Intan Syafinaz binti Kamaruddin
SMK Tengku Muhammad Ismail
Pn. Saliza binti Othman
SMA Setiu
Pn. Mazita binti Abd Ghani
PPD Dungun
Pn. Ida Rohayu binti Ismail
SMK Saujana
Pn. Norhayati binti Abdul Majid
SMK Badrul Alam Shah
Cik Wan Yusnita binti Wan Jusoh@Yusof
SM Sains Kuala Terengganu
Pn. Wan Fazilah binti Abbas
SMK Badrul Alam Shah
Pn. Siti Noor Haslina binti Md Latip
SMKA Wataniah
Cik Nurul Nakiah binti Abdullah
SMK Tengku Bariah
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Topic Page
GRAPHIC MATERIALS AND SHORT TEXTS /
RATIONAL CLOZE ................................................................ 3
READING COMPREHENSION & SUMMARY ...................... 28
NOVEL ................................................................................. 48
DIRECTED WRITING ............................................................ 60
CONTINUOUS WRITING ..................................................... 78
Factual ....................................................................... 80
Descriptive ................................................................ 91
Narrative ................................................................... 104
Argumentative/Discursive ....................................... 119
ANSWER SCHEME ............................................................. 131
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1119/2 SECTION A
GRAPHIC MATERIALS AND SHORT TEXTS / RATIONAL CLOZE
SET 1
BESTER CLOTHING IRON
ONE SIDED IRONING
ENHANCED SAFETY FEATURES
STURDY CONSTRUCTION
10 YEAR WARRANTY
NOW YOU CAN IRON IN HALF THE TIME AND SAVE HALF THE
ELECTRICITY
1 Which of the following statements is true of Bester Clothing Iron?
A It lacks stability.
B It is safe for children.
C It helps make ironing hassle-free.
D It saves the electricity by a quarter.
Instead of expecting presents on his birthday which fell last Tuesday, South Korean group
BigBang member Seungri chose to celebrate it by giving back to the country.
Through his Japanese ramen joint, Aori Ramen, the singer donated 100 million won to global
children welfare agency Child Fund Korea, to help children from poor families.
The donation will be used to provide basic necessities, such as rice, noodles and winter clothing.
Seungri, along with 30 Aori Ramen employees and his father, Lee Yeon-jin took the trouble to
hand-deliver coal briquettes, which are compressed blocks of coal that are cheaper alternative
to firewood.
In previous years, he had donated more than 100 sacks of rice to low income families.
2 From the newspaper extract above, we know that Seungri 3
A expected gifts on his birthday.
B distributed his donation personally.
C gave his donation to his employees.
D donated rice, noodle and clothing every year.
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On one crisp autumn morning, when the dew was just rising from the fields,
dozens of children streamed into the two-room school in a small, poor village.
Their hair was freshly oiled. They used rice sacks tucked under their arms for
lack of chairs to sit on. One teacher showed up 90 minutes late. A second was a
no show. The most senior teacher, the only one with a teaching degree, was
believed to be on official government duty.
3 From the text above, we can conclude that
A the school was well-equipped.
B the children were ready for school.
C the children carried their books in rice sacks.
D the teachers in the school had a teaching degree.
SILKYHAIR made its mark in the Malaysia Book of Records with the unveiling
of its giant-sized shampoo bottle at G-Hypermarket recently. Standing at
12.25 metres tall, the prominent structure of Silkyhair Fresh variant bottle
captured the attention of many young influences who came to celebrate the
accolade. The company marketing director said, “We are proud with this
achievement and will continue to make the brand’s mission to further empower
young girls to dream big and aspire to achieve their dreams.” The public were
encouraged to snap selfies with the giant shampoo bottle for a chance to win
all-expense paid trip to Korea.
4 From the newspaper extract above, we know that
A the company encourages the younger generation to be ambitious.
B the event was marked in the Malaysia Book of Records.
C Silkyhair shampoo is available in giant-sized bottles.
D taking pictures with the shampoo provides a chance for a trip to Korea.
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TELL US YOUR PROBLEMS
Just download the AgonyAunt app to your computers or smartphones and share
your problems with our professionals. You have to register for our services but we
guarantee it will be secure. We promise your problem will not be shared with anyone
else at any time. Let us help you with our objective opinions and advice.
5 From the text above, we can conclude that the app
A requires a registration fee.
B is managed only by professionals.
C provides opinions that put one in a positive light.
D helps solve problems with computers and smartphones.
Geotourism is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of
a place.
To be a geo-savvy traveller:
• Spend your time and money in ways that can sustain local character.
• Value the destination’s natural and cultural heritage.
• Respect the local customs and traditions.
• Express appreciation to local people about things and unique to the place: its
nature, music and food, and buildings.
• Support businesses that make an effort to celebrate and protect what’s special
there.
• Enrich yourself, taking home memories and stories to tell, knowing that you
have contributed to the preservation and enhancement of the destination.
6 Which of the following best summarises being a geo-savvy traveller? 5
A enriching knowledge and experience
B travelling with a purpose
C spending time wisely
D treasuring memories and stories
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Once, people wore garlic around their necks to ward off diseases. Today,
most people would scoff at the idea of wearing a necklace of garlic cloves
to enhance their well-being. However, you might find a number of them
willing to ingest capsules of pulverized garlic or other herbal supplements
in the name of health.
7 From the extract above, we know that wearing garlic around the neck is
A an effective way to cure diseases.
B a scientifically tested medical practice.
C the most popular alternative medicine.
D considered odd and ridiculous today.
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charges apply for orders outside of Peninsular Malaysia.
8 Which of the following statements is true?
A The free gift may not be what is advertised.
B Prices may change after purchase is made.
C More information is available on Facebook.
D Customers will be charged a delivery fee.
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Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage
There are friends that you have polite chats with, and then there are your best friends.
They are the people who root for you, no matter what. You tell them your deepest, darkest
secrets and instead of heading for the door, they stick around 9 your bond with them grows
stronger.
My best friends and I get together 10 to share the deepest part of life, the part
that is about ‘being’ as opposed to ‘doing’. Sure, we speak about what we ‘do’ in our jobs, our
other relationships, our spiritual, athletic, medical doings. However, the experiential, life-giving
juice that feeds our soul and binds 11 together over the years is the conversation we have
at the ‘being’ level. That is the place where your soul 12 unconditional acceptance in return.
The secret to all of this is that best friends are 13 in being their true selves. Sure,
they tolerate any posturing that comes from the false self. With that realization, I remember
that whenever I do not want to live 14 the surface of life, I simply move into the deeper
waters where my true self waits to cool, refresh and renew.
For me, investing in time with my best friends is profoundly spiritual. My best friends
never shy 15 from those times when I feel the neediest. Those are the times that have
made me feel more bonded. I cannot be fully alive without friends.
9 A and 13 A invest
B or B Invests
C but C invested
D as D investing
10 A hardly 14 A in
B briefly B at
C shortly C of
D regularly D on
11 A them 15 A away
B our B around
C us C about
D we D for
12 A receive
B receives
C received
D receiving
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SET 2
Children who were read to before age two, and who had access to plenty
of children’s books had a vocabulary that is almost twice that of those who
have less books at home and who were only read aloud to after the age
of four years. A wide vocabulary helps boost children’s reading, and ups
school performance, as children understand more of what is happening
and find it easier to keep up in class.
1 From the statement above, children should
A read aloud at the age of four
B start reading at the age of two
C be read to earlier than two-years old
D have the access of books by the age of four.
Moringa Oleifera is a tree that grows in tropical and sub-
tropical regions. It is called a miracle tree because every part
of it is edible. It has over 92 different nutrients, and is
considered a complete food! Not only is it insanely nutritious,
but it is also sustainable, and grows more than 10 feet a year!
Furthermore, the seeds can actually clean dirty water for
drinking! This is why it is a miracle tree!
2 Which of the following statements is true?
A Moringa seeds can be a good water filter.
B A moringa tree has miraculous nutrients.
C Some parts of moringa tree are eatable.
D A moringa tree can grow up to 10 feet.
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3 Which of the following best describes the poster above?
A Mobile phones are energy-producer.
B Mobile phones are biodegradable.
C Mobile phones are metal-based.
D Mobile phones are recyclable.
Flowers provide a way to brighten someone’s day or extend sentiments of
love, congratulations or condolences. Most people consider flowers one of
nature’s many gifts that often provoke emotional responses. They can be
soothing or uplifting. Flowers are appropriate for any situation and do not
require you to be intimate with the recipient.
4 Based on the extract above, we can conclude that flowers 9
A are liked by most people.
B are suitable for many occasions.
C have unfavourable effects on people.
D have high a commercial value.
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Don’t let the rain prevent you
from enjoying the day. We
can always choose to bring
with us our own sunshine!
5 Which of the following statements is true about the above cartoon?
A We can still amuse ourselves on rainy days.
B We can still see sunlight on rainy days.
C We can create our own sunshine.
D We can turn rain into sunshine.
A Quiet Place (film) - Wikipedia
A Quiet Place is a 2018 American horror film directed by John Krasinski, who
also stars alongside Emily Blunt, his real-life spouse. The screenplay was
written by Krasinski, Bryan Woods, and Scott Beck, based on a story by Woods
and Beck. The plot follows a family who must live life in silence while hiding
from creatures.
Release date: March 9, 2018 (SXSW); April 6
Budget: $17 million
Story by: Bryan Woods ; Scott Beck
Language: American Sign Language; English
6 From the movie synopsis, which of the following is true?
A The production cost is economical.
B The movie is recommended for all ages.
C The director and his wife acted in the movie.
D The movie is suitable to soothe one’s nerve.
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I hiked down the rocky trail to Nyang-Nyang Beach, near Uluwatu in South
Bali. Only experienced surfers come here to enjoy the thrill of a wave ride.
Here, at the beach, I met Bagus. Since a couple of years, he had come to
the beach to sell cold drinks and snacks.
I am not an experienced surfer, but an experienced beach-goer. So, I sat
down and watched the surfers doing their job. Bagus constantly picked up the
trash at the beach. Once he’s bored, he sat next to me and started chatting.
“I always have to clean up. Nobody else does. The trash comes from the
sea, some tourists forget their trash as well. It’s annoying, but I do not want to
have this beautiful beach dirty.”
7 What can we infer from the text above?
A Tourists always keep the beach clean.
B Bagus is a nature lover.
C The writer loves surfing.
D Bagus is concerned with the environment.
8 What message is conveyed in the poster above? 11
A Water conservation is sufficient.
B Water is abundant in the desert.
C Some people do not value water.
D The world is facing water shortage.
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Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage
Black Panther barely feels like a Marvel film, or even a superhero film, at all. That is
very much 9 as a compliment, as this film offers a bold, fresh take on the superhero origin
story, a narrative that has been 10 stale for years. This story feels like a true 11 into the
unknown. The film boasts a 12 blend of fun-filled adventure and light political commentary.
Black Panther takes full advantage of its setting to show us a unique 13 visually stunning world
of Africa. It is certainly one of Marvel’s strongest efforts, and perhaps its most unique. 14 , the
movie has a couple of issues; the film is too long, and the majority of the action scenes are
dull. Strangely enough, that does not really matter as this superhero film derives 15 strength
from the setting and characters, rather than action sequences. All in all, Black Panther was
indeed a great movie to watch.
9 A mean 13 A and
B means B or
C meant C so
D meaning D but
10 A grow 14 A Moreover
B grows B However
C grown C Likewise
D growing D Hence
11 A travel 15 A its
B journey B their
C moment C it’s
D experiment D theirs
12 A stable
B decent
C sensible
D balanced
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SET 3
WATER! WATER! WATER!
Drink water before each snack or meal. Drink water
throughout the day. Try the following, which will help to curb
snacking and over-eating. Before you put anything in your
mouth, stop and FIRST have 8 to 16 ounces of water. Wait
15 minutes. Then eat. You might still be hungry, and you
might still want to eat, but chances are, you’ll eat less.
1 You can avoid snacking and over-eating by
A drinking water for 15 minutes.
B drinking water while eating your food.
C drinking 16 ounces of water just before meals.
D drinking some water 15 minutes before eating.
Smile for Bone Health
Enjoying life may pay off in an unexpected way. Finnish researchers collected
data from more than 2000 women and followed up after ten years. Women aged
60 to 70 who found life less satisfying experienced 52% more bone weakening in
their later years than those who found life more satisfying; the results were
independent of lifestyle, diseases, physical activities, and other health factors.
Experts say promoting good spirits in the elderly is just as important as promoting
a healthy lifestyle.
2 The extract says that
A life is meant to be experienced.
B aging women face more bone weakening than men.
C appreciating life will benefit people as they age.
D smiling more is good for bones.
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My kitchen floor was sticky and I
had to do something about it. So
finally I went out and bought some
slippers.
3 From the extract above, we know that the person is
A lazy.
B slow.
C unique.
D proactive.
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MOVIE REVIEW
Pitch Perfect 2 (Musical Comedy)
The Pitch Perfect sequel sees the Barden Bellas taking their acapella group to the
international stage. After entering a worldwide competition, the Bellas face brand
new challenges when they discover that no American singing group has ever
come out of the competition on top. Jam-packed with catchy tunes and hilarious
one-liners delivered by Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy, Pitch Perfect 2 promises to live
up to the success of its predecessor.
4 Based on the movie review above, the word catchy can best be replaced with
A interesting.
B appealing.
C attractive.
D haunting.
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LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each
other a silent treatment. After a week of silence, the man realised he would need his
wife to wake him at 5 a.m. for an early morning business flight.
Not wanting to be the first to break the silence, he wrote on a piece of paper,
“Please wake me at 5 a.m..”
The next morning the man woke up, only to discover that it was 8 a.m. and he
had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife had not woken
him when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed.
It said: “It’s 5 a.m.. Wake up”.
5 From the text above, we know that the
A couple missed the morning flight.
B husband was planning to break the silence.
C couple were having trouble with their home.
D wife did not wake her husband up.
100-word Story Writing Competition
This is a chance for you to win RM1000 and see your work published by Mass
Magazine. Now all you need to do is write a fantastic work of fiction in just 100 words.
Stories should be original, unpublished and exactly 100 words long ̶ meaning 99 words
will be disqualified, hyphenated words count as one. Email entries to
[email protected] or post to Mass Magazine Malaysia, Editorial
Department, PO Box 333, Malaysia 24300. Deadline: December 31 2020.
6 The advertisement says that the story must
A be at least 100 words.
B be your own and unissued.
C only be submitted in December.
D only be posted to the Editorial Department.
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“If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If
you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.”
Jim Rohn,
Motivational Speaker
7 From the quote above, we can conclude that
A unmotivated people always make excuses.
B doing something successfully requires a way.
C finding an excuse to do something will lead to success.
D motivated people always have one way to do something.
Words are the most of what we have to solve just about everything. The
new social media is the most powerful medium for words ever invented. It
means you can possess an opinion that can reach around the world without the
media or the government putting a spin to it. Your opinion coupled with
countless others can stop wars and destroy tyrants. Use it and if you choose the
right words, inequity and hardship, even poverty can be solved forever. You are
a person with a point of view that counts so use it! Find the right words and
change the world.
8 According to the text above, words can help you
A go anywhere in the world.
B invent powerful social media.
C spread beliefs to make the world better.
D influence the media and the government.
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Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage
Shaking hands is a widely recognized custom. Some people do it 9 every occasion; others
avoid it as if they are afraid of being tainted with some unexplained incurable skin diseases or
some 10 unexplained reasons. There are other forms of greetings like a bear hug, kissing the
cheeks and exchanging bows. The habit of shaking hands is not 11 its perils. Hearty hand
shakers will propel your hand up and down like a pump and 12 wrench your arm from its socket.
Others will seize your fingers in an octopus-like grip which leaves them numbed for hours. If
you are unfortunate enough to be wearing a ring, it can prove to be a painful experience. It is
known for slender fingers to be 13. It is sometimes claimed that you can assess a person's 14
by the pressure of the clasp exerted, a strong handshake being indicative of trustworthiness and
dependability 15 a sloppy one of weakness and insincerity.
9 A of 13 A break
B at B broke
C in C broken
D on D breaking
10 A other 14 A behaviour
B another B character
C rather C menace
D others D attitude
11 A within 15 A and
B besides B so
C except C but
D without D as
12 A instead
B almost
C else
D also
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ANNUR BOOKSTORE
Come visit our booth during the Terengganu Book Mega Sale at TTC!
GET DISCOUNTS UP TO 50% ON SELECTED BOOKS!
Just present your Annur Bookstore card to get amazing deals.
All Annur Bookstore card holders will be given free green bags.
Spend RM 80 or more and get a free stationery set.
• All visitors are eligible for our lucky draw.
Get your tickets from our staff!
1 What are the visitors of the Annur Bookstore booth entitled to get?
A a stationery set
B free green bags
C lucky draw tickets
D a discount on all books
District 21 is a first of its kind, apocalypse themed Adventure Park
located in IOI City Mall, Putrajaya. The credo of District 21 is ‘Fun,
Passion, and its Participation’. Incorporating 10 adventure attractions,
many of which have never been seen in Asia, District 21 offers
vigorous activities for all visitors to get you climbing, jumping, riding,
sliding and flying.
2 The word vigorous in the extract above means
A complex.
B intense.
C various.
D strong.
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~~Squid Jigging Techniques~~
1. Cast your squid jig out away from the dock, typically no further than the
edge of the light you are fishing near. Casting way out beyond the light
will not be effective.
2. Allow your jig or jigs to sink all the way to the
bottom.
3. Raise your rod tip quickly and sharply 2 or 3
times.
4. Drop your rod tip to allow the jig to sink freely.
If the rod tip moves up slightly, that's a squid.
5. Reel in a little slack.
6. Repeat steps 3 - 5 until your jig is back to the edge of the dock. Then
cast again.
3 Based on the information above, we know that
A if the rod tip moves slightly downward, it is a squid.
B you should raise the rod tip abruptly for more than three times.
C it is not advisable to cast the squid jig way out beyond the light.
D casting the squid jig close to the dock is the most effective technique.
PANIC ESCALATES IN PASIR GUDANG OVER ILLEGAL TOXIC DUMPING
About 500 people had been treated for breathing difficulties and over 30,000 school children were
forced to stay at home, while thousands of people in Pasir Gudang lived in fear in one of the
country’s worst environmental calamities in recent history.
Emergency workers were busy treating victims, many of whom were children and students exposed
to the fumes, believed to be methane. Many of the victims experienced suffocation, headache,
dizziness and even loss of consciousness - symptoms related to methane poisoning.
by BERNAMA
4 From the newspaper article, we know that
A the victims had breathing problems.
B people were afraid to leave their homes.
C the victims suffered from food poisoning.
D 30,000 school children were treated at home.
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Fairuz does not like animals much but he thinks people who
kill animals should be punished for their irresponsible acts.
5 What kind of person is Fairuz?
A obedient
B tolerant
C daring
D caring
Are you prepared for this event? Here are some useful tips:
➢ Start running 2 to 3 weeks before the
actual event.
➢ Test your race day kit to make sure you
are comfortable in it.
➢ Watch what you eat and drink.
➢ Check your transportation to get there.
➢ Study the route so there will be no
surprises.
6 As a participant for the run, you should
A expect surprises in the route.
B secure a ride to the run venue.
C practise a few days prior to the run.
D eat as much as you can to gain energy.
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A little boy and his mother were crossing a river...
Mother : Please hold my hand.
Boy : No Mom, you hold my hand.”
Mother : What’s the difference?”
Boy : “If I hold your hand and something happens to me,
chances are that I may let your hand go but if you hold my
hand, I know for sure, you will never let my hand go.
7 From the text above, we know that the son
A feels that the river is dangerous.
B is doubtful about crossing the river.
C trusts his mother more than himself.
D prefers to hold her mother’s hand.
Wireless charging isn't magic — you still need a wire. The difference is
that the wire is connected to a charging base instead of your phone, so
you can just drop your Android onto the charger and things get to work
without hooking anything up to your phone. The charging base can be
almost any shape or size, and can even be in something like your car
dash or the base of a lamp. As long as you're able to get the right spot
on the rear of your Android on the base of the charger, it will work.
Wireless charging is easy and something you're more likely to use to
keep your phone topped off throughout the day. That's where wireless
charging shines.
8 Why does wireless charging shine?
A It does not need a charger.
B The phone is not fixed to anything.
C It can be done with a base of a lamp.
D The charging base can be of many sizes.
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Questions 9 to 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in
each blank.
The Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) is the largest show
of its kind within the Asia Pacific region. Its impressive list 9 international exhibitors and
suppliers is more than matched by the supportive presence of industry elites, which 10 from
senior Government officials, military and civil delegates, to industry movers and shakers.
Held biennially since its debut in 1991, LIMA is an ideal platform where industry
stakeholders could 11 and expand their networks towards forging new partnerships and
business agreements. Its insightful round tables and conferences, as well as business forums
offer access to 12 information. This particularly enables businesses to stay ahead of the
competition and 13 new opportunities in the dynamic market of Asia Pacific.
14 its informative roundtables, conferences and dedicated business programmes, the
trademark air shows and maritime demonstrations makes LIMA a 15 comprehensive affair;
an event that certainly has a priority on every industry player's calendar.
9 A on 13 A earn
B in B collect
C at C capture
D of D seize
10 A range 14 A Although
B ranges B Besides
C ranged C Moreover
D ranging D However
11 A engage 15 A perfectly
B engages B wholly
C engaged C likely
D engaging D truly
12 A basic
B sufficient
C invaluable
D unique
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SET 5
hear.com in Malaysia
Studies prove that untreated hearing loss can cause stress
and isolation, increasing the chances of dementia by 50%.
Many people wait until their hearing loss is too severe before
getting hearing aids. hear.com, the largest online hearing aid
retailer in the world, is there to make sure that every person
who needs it has access to the right solution for their hearing
loss within budget.
1 From the advertisement, what could make hear.com a popular choice?
A It is the largest online hearing aid retailer in the world.
B It offers an affordable solution to hearing loss.
C It can decrease the chances of dementia.
D It can prevent stress and isolation.
Jane : Oh, the test was so hard. Quick, Maria….
Is the first question “True” or “False”?
Maria
Jane : “True”
Maria : How do you know?
Jane : Because I did my homework and studied for the test…
: (Silent)… Wow!
2 From the dialogue above, we can conclude that
A the test was difficult.
B last minute study helped.
C Jane did not work hard enough.
D Maria is unsure of her own answer.
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Managing stress in its early stages can help maximize the college/university
experience and opportunities for students. There are three kinds of common stress
that triggers students’ experience:
Social
Social stress puts serious peer pressure on students. Dealing with new relationships,
balancing academic life with social life, living with or without family members,
adjusting to the new environment, all trigger stress in students.
Academic
Strict schedules, deadlines, low grades, challenging classes, exams, responsibilities,
and poor time management all lead to a build-up of academic stress.
Daily life
This stress is associated with issues that are not related to academic or social life.
These can include daily commute, part-time jobs and financial burdens.
3 Based on the article, which is the most common cause of stress in students?
A Financial problem
B Strict everyday schedule
C Issues related to self-management
D Problems regarding personal relationships
A Cambridge-based English Literature syllabus will be introduced to secondary schools
next year in a move to boost proficiency in the language.
Form Four students will study the syllabus in January and sit for the SPM exam with a new
format in 2021, Examinations Syndicate director of examinations Adzman Talib said.
The 18-month curriculum of this elective subject is drawn from 10 poems, one novel or six
short stories, and one drama, he said.
Adapted from: The Star, 23 June 2019
4 According to the article, all SPM 2021 candidates will be 24
A given the option to learn English Literature.
B tested on English Literature in 18 months.
C taking English to improve their language.
D answering English with the latest format.
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Delete My Account
Your account has been deactivated from the site and
will be permanently deleted within 14 days. If you log
into your account within the next 14 days, you will
have the option to cancel your request.
5 From this message, we know that the user
A may cancel the deactivation within the time given.
B is not allowed to deactivate the account.
C has to close the account within 14 days.
D is unable to use the site after the request is cancelled.
Avoid Dengue Fever
What is Dengue What Are The Symptoms? What Can You Do To
Fever? Prevent Dengue?
They include severe joint and muscle
Dengue fever is a pain, swollen lymph nodes, headache, ➢ Avoid mosquito
disease caused by a fever, exhaustion and rash. The presence bites
family of viruses of fever, rash, and headache.
that are transmitted ➢ Reduce mosquito
by mosquitoes. Dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a habitats
specific syndrome that tends to affect
children under 10 years of age. It causes
abdominal pain, haemorrhage (bleeding),
and circulatory collapse (shock).
TAKE ACTION TODAY!
6 The purpose of the poster is to
A explain that Malaysia is facing dengue outbreak.
B suggest the right treatment to the high-risk people.
C advise the public to take action to reduce the symptoms.
D encourage people to take the initiative in decreasing dengue risks.
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Sardines are rich in both vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids. Both of these
nutrients are known to overcome one’s minor depressive disorder. Low vitamin D
levels have been linked to depression around the globe. Some studies have
linked its deficiency to other mental health problems such as personality disorder
and post-traumatic stress disorder. Therefore, eating food rich in vitamin D can
make people happier.
7 What is the main idea of the above extract?
A Depression is a global problem.
B Sardines have high nutritional values.
C Eating sardines can overcome depression.
D Lack of vitamin D can cause personality disorder.
Mid Valley City Charity Run 2019
The Mid Valley City Charity Run is a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative by
Mid Valley City with the aim to support various NGOs and their efforts to build
awareness of issues that affect Malaysians as a whole.
The run is open to the public. However, parents’ approval is a must for the
participants under 18 years of age.
This year, participants will be running to end education inequity in Malaysia.
Participants’ registration fees will be channelled to Teach For Malaysia for the
work they do in the lives of thousands of students in high-need schools across
Malaysia.
8 In the text above, we can conclude that the Mid Valley City Charity Run
A helps improve education in Malaysia.
B requires no parents’ permission.
C gives support to all NGOs.
D is open to adults.
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Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage.
Crab catching can be fun but it is only for those who do not mind the mud and the smell.
The crab catcher must be immune to the stench of the swamp. And of course he must have
stamina and a sense of adventure ___9___ struggling through the mud is just like a fly
struggling in a pudding.
The tools of a crab catcher are simple. All he needs are some traps and baits. He needs
a parang too to ___10__ his way through thick mangrove swamps. The trap itself is a simple
affair, crude and primitive in nature. A bamboo of about ten centimetres thick is cut into two
pieces, each measuring about 80 centimetres. They are bent slightly by heating them
___11____ a fire. A cross arch is formed by tying the mid section of the bamboo with a sturdy
string. A bait is ___12___ from the cross-joint by a string. Then it is submerged into the water.
All the crab catcher has to do now is to wait.
It all sounds so simple. ___13___ waiting in the mud is all but simple because it is actually
an invitation for the mosquitoes to attack. Therefore, a crab catcher must keep moving just to
keep the mosquitoes at bay. He must also keep brushing the ___14___ area of his body
because the mosquitoes sting by the thousands. A few hours later, he checks the traps. He
quickly ____15___ his catch by tying the mean-looking pincers with a length of string before
putting it away.
9 A or 13 A However
B as B Moreover
C but C Consequently
D and D Nevertheless
10 A cut 14 A opened
B saw B sheltered
C slice C unhidden
D hack D exposed
11 A with 15 A rope
B over B ropes
C in C roped
D by D roping
12 A suspend
B suspends
C suspended
D suspending
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READING COMPREHENSION & SUMMARY
SET 1
Questions 26 to 31 are based on the following passage.
1 I have often been asked in the past to write the story of my life and my life’s
work. Somehow I was hesitant to do so. Perhaps, it is because I have always
shied away from anything that puts me in the fame. Some have even called me a
recluse. The truth is I am happiest living and working quietly.
2 What was it then that moved me to write this book? Certain words repeated 5
over the years hit home: “You must write. The story of Mayang, the largest hill
resort, does not belong to you alone. It’s a part of the country’s success story.
You have a duty to tell it. Your life is so rich in experience. It would be a waste
not to share it.” Yet, even as I wrote the first few chapters, I was ambivalent about
letting them see the light of day. Then came Mayang’s 40th Anniversary. On such 10
a significant occasion, I was persuaded to release the history of the hill resort,
essentially in pictorial form. “I am now in my eighties. It is time to tell the whole
story.”
3 When I was young, I was shy and an introvert. By a kind twist of fate, just after
leaving my native country on a boat for Malaya, I realized my handicap and made 15
a conscious effort to overcome it. I reached out positively with friendliness and
sincerity and won friends instantly. Since then, the same approach has never
failed me in interacting with others.
4 Parental teachings in a traditional Chinese upbringing have taught me to be
humble, polite and respectful to others. Those who know me know that I do not 20
put on airs. I can rub shoulders with tycoons and high officials; I can also get along
well with hawkers and manual workers.
5 When it comes to appointments, I have a habit of being punctual. Once I
promise to meet someone, I always make it a point to arrive 10 minutes before the
appointment time. To me, all appointments are important. I do not make excuses 25
to cancel an appointment just because the other party is not an important person.
6 I live a simple life with discipline. Normally, I get up early but have no fixed
time for going to bed. Sometimes, I stay up late going through documents or
pondering on certain issues. Even in my sleep, I would wake up with some ideas
and start making notes and drawing diagrams. 30
7 I am well known to my colleagues and staff as a tough taskmaster, but
those who work with me can vouch that I drive myself just as relentlessly as I do
others. I believe the way to succeed is not only to be efficient but also to be able
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8 I believe in the power of conviction. When I make a decision and believe
strongly that it is the right one, I will go head on with it, no matter what odds I am
up against. My decision to go ahead with the development of Mayang into a hill
resort is now a well-known example of how “stubborn” I could be when I made up
my mind. 40
9 Mayang and I have come a long way since I started building an access road
up Mount Ulu Danau. Looking back, I have no regrets.
26 (a) From paragraph 1, what was the writer reluctant to do?
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(b) From paragraph 2, when did he finally change his mind?
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27 (a) From paragraph 3, what does the phrase ‘my handicap’ in line 15 refer to?
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(b) From paragraphs 4 and 5, state two examples of the writer’s actions that
had contributed to his success in the business.
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28 From paragraph 7,
(a) Which word has the same meaning of “confirm”?
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(b) What is important in business?
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29 From paragraph 8, how was the writer described when he set his mind to
develop a hill resort?
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30 “Looking back, I have no regrets”. (Paragraph 9)
State one emotion the writer must have felt when making this statement. [1 mark]
Give a reason for your answer.
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Reason : ……………….…………………..…………………………………………
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31 The writer wrote the story of his life. Write a summary on
• his qualities
• what he did to succeed in his business
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 lines 15 to 40
• not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below
Begin your summary as follows:
After leaving for Malaya, the writer realized his handicap and …
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Questions 26 to 31 are based on the following passage.
1 Social networking is a relatively new phenomenon in the world of the web.
Despite this, the success of social network companies like Facebook pioneering in
this mode of communication is testament to its overwhelming popularity among all
levels of society. The issue, though, is the effect social networking has on
individuals. Some claim that social networking has caused a lot of problems. How 5
far is this true?
2 To explore the effects of social networking, it is necessary to understand
what social networks are first. Social networks refer to specific websites or
applications set up to allow users to share information online. Social networking is
the activity of using them for communication. Supporters of social networking claim 10
that it helps them search for lost friends as well as develop new connections. It is
also said this helps socially awkward individuals to lead at least a semblance of a
normal life, allowing communication with real people without actually having to face
them. The information shared could range from simple statements to photos and
even videos. 15
3 Additionally, supporters of social networking claim other helpful functions
as well. For example, social networking helps students to share information
pertinent to their education easily. Furthermore, this service is provided for free.
As this happens, the quality of education of students practising this form of sharing
would eventually increase, producing more knowledgeable individuals who as 20
adults, in the future, would be more productive in the workforce. Virtual group work
could also be done easily using social networks and this does not only apply to
students. Impromptu business meetings can be held at any hour of the day and in
comfort as the people involved do not have to be physically present to share ideas.
4 Yet, as with anything invented by man, social networking also has its 25
detractors. In truth, these negative views are on occasion supported by evidence
of real occurrences in which social networking has caused problems in the lives of
the people who engage in the activity. One of the more obvious problems in social
networking is the tendency of its users to forget empathy. Imagine a user sharing
cute pictures of his or her children on the site. This in itself may not be an issue, 30
but what kind of effect will this have on other users who may have recently lost a
child? A user posts the fact that he is eating at a fancy restaurant. Other users who
see this may develop a negative opinion on the user in question. He may not realize
that his honest post may be misconstrued by others to be bragging behaviour.
5 Some social networks allow users to update their information on a regular 35
basis. This is particularly utilized by popular people like actors and singers in order
to update their status for their fans. Yet, when this need to inform everything to
everyone is practised by a common person, it takes on a scary and dangerous
possibility. There was a recorded case where a woman who recorded her
movements roughly every five minutes in a social network fell victim to robbery and 40
assault as the criminals had derived a pattern from the information she had shared.
This clearly supports the idea that social networking has caused a lot of problems.
6 Another issue that may lead to larger community difficulties is the loss of
communicative skills among users of social networks, particularly the young. We
can see the signs already. There are generally less real conversations between 45
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members of a group as they sit together in a gathering. Children do not talk to their 50
parents as they sit at the dining table. Friends do not talk to friends as they sit
beside each other at a park. Nowadays everyone seems to prefer looking at the
screens of their gadgets instead of facing a real person, even when the person in
question is sitting barely a metre away. Pity the global community if its members
forget how to converse like normal human beings.
7 Social networks are invented for noble purposes. It has proven to be
helpful for its users. Observation has shown how they make life easier and more
fulfilling. On the other hand, they have also been used by some people with broken
morals for nefarious purposes. Therein lies the conundrum. Does the fault lie with 55
the social networks themselves, or is the fault entirely ours?
26 From paragraph 1, who are involved in social networking?
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27 From paragraph 2,
(a) how is social networking defined?
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(b) what kind of information shared on social networks?
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28 (a) From paragraph 3, which word conveys the meaning of ‘spontaneous’?
(ii) …..…………………………………………….…………………………………….. [1 mark]
(a) (b) From paragraph 4, why may there be negative opinions about a post of a
(b) user eating at a fancy restaurant?
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29(d) (a) From paragraph 5, how do popular people update their status for their
(e) fans?
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(b) From paragraph 6, state two situations where people choose to look at the
gadgets rather than facing a real person.
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Give a reason for your answer.
Cause : ………........………..……… …………………………………………...……
Reason : ……………….……………………………………………………………… [1 mark]
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31 Social networking is both good and bad.
Write a summary on both the advantages and disadvantages of social networking.
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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 10 to line 51
• not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below
Begin your summary as follows:
Social network users claim that these sites help them to…
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SET 3
Questions 26-31 are based on the following passage.
1 It was 11 pm on a dark, cloudless night last March when 28-year-old Azura
Lazim, a marketing clerk, left her sister’s house in the village of Kampung Pida with
her foster mother Hayati Ahmad, her fiancé Faizul Sholahudin and his best friend
Riduan Yusof, both were her colleagues.
2 Azura turned her Proton Saga onto a dimly lit road that ran parallel to a 15- 5
metre-wide waterway. The waterway is usually dry, but each March and September,
water is released from a nearby river so farmers can irrigate their paddy fields.
Tonight, water roared through.
3 Faizul told Azura to slow down – she must have been driving faster than she
realised. Before she could step on the brakes, the car spun out of control and plunged 10
into the waterway.Panic-stricken, they scrambled through the windows as the car
slowly sank into the four-metre-deep water. Battered by the current, they clung on to
the car and yelled for help.
4 Nearby, in Kampung Nara, 43-year-old Mahazir Khalid was visiting his father-
in-law with his wife Siti Hajar and their three children. They had stayed out late 15
because the next day was a holiday. Just before 11 pm, Mahazir decided to go home.
5 Shortly after driving out of the village, Mahazir saw a figure waving a light in
the middle of the road. As he slowed down, an old man told him there had been an
accident. Squinting hard in the darkness, Mahazir saw a half-submerged car in the
middle of the waterway. A group of teenaged boys was standing nearby, watching as 20
two of their friends scrambled out of water. “It’s too dark to see anything,” one of the
boys said, “and the undercurrents are very strong!”
6 As Mahazir pulled his car to the side of the road, his 14-year-old daughter Siti
screamed, “There are people in the water!” Mahazir, an experienced swimmer, leapt
from the car, threw off his shirt and shouted out a prayer. Then he dove into the dark, 25
swirling waters and swam towards the car. In the darkness he could not see anyone.
After thrashing around the car for two minutes, he found a middle-aged woman
clinging desperately to one of the doors. It was Hayati.
7 Grabbing her hand, Mahazir started swimming to the bank. By the time he
reached dry land, she was unconscious. Mahazir laid her on her back and pressed 30
on her abdomen to force the water out of her lungs. Gaining consciousness, Hayati
spluttered, “There are three more people in the car.”
8 Without hesitating, Mahazir plunged into the waterway again. He dove
repeatedly in a desperate search for the other victims. Just as he felt his lungs would
burst, he brushed against what felt like a hand. Grabbing it, he struggled to reach the 35
bank. Breathing hard as he fought against the current while towing Azura behind him,
he could feel his energy draining.
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9 Then he saw his family, who were crying and calling out to him, and the boys
close by. “Help, I’m too tired to carry on,” Mahazir pleaded silently as he waved
frantically with his free hand. Stepping closer to the edge, they pulled him and Azura 40
out of the water.
10 Although he knew there were two other people in the car, Mahazir was too
exhausted to go back into the water. Instead, he waited with Azura and Hayati until
the Kubang Pasu Fire and Rescue Department arrived. Later, with Mahazir’s help,
the rescue team found the bodies of Faizul and Riduan ten metres downriver from 45
the car. Both men had probably drowned immediately after the crash.
11 A week after the rescue, Mahazir’s wife and children threw a thanks-giving
party with the help of the villagers. “I didn’t think I was going to make it that night,”
says Mahazir, who strained his shoulder and elbow during the rescue. “But the
thought of my family, who were crying out for me, helped me pull through.” 50
26 From paragraph 3,
a) why did Faizul ask Azura to slow down?
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b) what did the victims do to save themselves?
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27 From paragraph 5, why were the boys unable to save the victims?
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28 a) From paragraph 6, why do you think Mahazir was brave enough to save the
victims.
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29 From paragraph 11 Mahazir said“I didn’t think I was going to make it that night,”
What do you think the phrase “to make it” mean?
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30 Mahazir is an example of a hero when he saves the drowning people in the sinking
car.
In your own words state one quality that a hero should have. Provide a reason to
support your answer.
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31 Mahazir took a heroic action when he saved the people in the accident.
Write a summary on what Mahazir did to save the victims.
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 (not in note form)
• use materials from lines 24 to 42
• not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below
[15 marks]
Begin your summary as follows:
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SET 4
Questions 26-31 are based on the following passage.
The passage below is an entry in an encyclopaedia on floods.
1 Loud vehicle honks, the screeching of tyres, the unpleasant roar of engines.
These were the things that greeted me that morning. I stood there on the veranda in
front of my flat, soaking it all in. Pollution, they call it. The level of sound was so loud
it could lead to permanent hearing damage. Living in the city all my life, I guess I have
developed certain immunity to it. 5
2 Glancing at my watch as I strode towards the lift, I knew I was still early for my
appointment. I took the bus to my destination that morning. When I got there, my
friend, Man the Tiger, was late as usual. He would always have excuses for being
late. There were no other friends that day. There were me, Man the Tiger and our
‘target’, whoever he or she might be. 10
3 When Man the Tiger finally arrived, I quickly jumped onto the back of his bike.
I had a few choices of expletives for him that day. He just laughed it off as usual. We
raced through traffic; weaving in between cars and flipping side mirrors as we pass.
We even raced against the traffic flow for a while to avoid a road block. I know it was
dangerous, but it was also a lot of fun! When we had our fill of fun, we went to a 15
restaurant far from our usual haunts for lunch. We made sure to pick a place that was
busy with an access of ‘targets’.
4 After eating, we did what we do best to get free food. We ran without paying.
That was why we selected a restaurant that was full. The owner probably did not
know we were gone. But Man the Tiger ran through a couple of red lights anyway, 20
just in case.
5 Sadly, the fun had to stop as we had work to do. We needed some extra funds
to acquire contraband for that night, so we began hunting for a victim. I took out a
specially made rubber-banded black cloth and used it to cover the back license plate.
Man the Tiger began canvassing the shop lots until we found a potential victim. I 25
could still remember – it was an old man wearing a white T-shirt. He was nonchalantly
carrying his sling bag on his shoulder and we slowly crept up on him from behind. At
the right distance, Man the Tiger began to speed up and I prepared to do my part.
6 Success! I snatched the bag and held it close to my chest as Man the Tiger
sped away, whopping with joy. That was when we heard the sirens and the next thing 30
I knew there was a loud crash and I was flying through the air. When I finally made
contact with the ground, everything went dark.
7 It turned out to be a trap set by the police. We were hospitalised and when we
got better, taken to court. Found guilty, we were taken to juvenile detention where we
had to mingle with people who were really disturbed and troubled. What we did, as 35
bad as they seemed to us, were nothing compared to what our new friends were
capable of doing.
8 At the detention centre, we were introduced to counsellors and motivators who
would try to change us and make us better members of the community. What they
faced was truly an uphill battle but they persevered through all the hardships. This 40
was when I met Puan Sabrina, and my life took a 180 degree turn. Despite what we
did to make her life miserable at the centre, she never lost hope in us. From her, I
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slowly learnt to channel my energy into doing things that are more productive and
beneficial to myself and the people around me.
9 Now, I am a counsellor myself, trying my best to change teenagers who were 45
like me. It is challenging work and on occasion, I thought about quitting. However,
the thought of Puan Sabrina’s determination and diligence gives me the strength and
I would plough through for yet another go time and again.
26 From paragraph 1,
a) according to the writer, what could be the effect of noise pollution?
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b) why was the writer not bothered by the loud sounds?
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27 a) From paragraph 2, who was the writer’s and his friend’s ‘target’?
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b) From paragraph 3, what does the writer refer to as ‘dangerous but a lot of fun’?
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28 From paragraph 5,
a) why did the writer and his friend needed extra money?
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b) which word has the same meaning as surveying?
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29 a) From paragraph 6, what do you think the writer means by ‘everything went dark’?
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b) From paragraph 8, what made Puan Sabrina succeed in helping the writer?
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30 i) What is the kind of activities the writer was involved in when he was young? [1 mark]
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ii) Give a reason why we must not be involved in such activities.
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31 Based on the passage given, write a summary on:
• the bad things the writer did before the crash; and
• how he changed to a better person
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 (not in note form)
• use materials from lines 11 to 45
• not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below
[15 marks]
Begin your summary as follows:
That morning, the writer jumped onto his friend’s bike and …
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SET 5
Questions 26-31 are based on the following passage.
1 By the age of seven, I was used to being top of my class. I was the one who would
help other pupils who had difficulties. “Malala is a genius girl” my class fellows would
say. I was also known for participating in everything – badminton, drama, cricket,
art, even singing, though I wasn’t much good.
2 Around that time, we moved away from where we had been living to an area where 5
I didn’t have any friends. On our new road, there was a girl called Safina who was
a bit younger than me and we started to play together. She was a pampered girl
who had lots of dolls and a shoebox full of jewellery. But she kept eyeing up the pink
plastic pretend mobile phone my father had bought me which was one of the only
toys I had. My father was always talking on his mobile so I loved to copy him and 10
pretend to make calls on mine. One day, it disappeared.
3 A few days later, I saw Safina playing a phone exactly the same as mine. “Where
did you get that?” I asked. “I bought it in the bazaar,” she said. I realized now she
could have been telling the truth but back then I thought she is doing this to me and
I will do the same to her. 15
4 I used to go to her house to study, so whenever I was there, I would pocket her
things, mostly toy jewellery like earrings and necklaces. It was easy. At first stealing
gave me a thrill but that did not last long. Soon, it became a compulsion. I did not
know how to stop.
5 One afternoon, I came home from school and rushed into the kitchen as usual for a 20
snack. “Hello, Bhabi!” I called. “I’m starving!” There was a silence. My mother was
sitting on the floor pounding spices, brightly coloured turmeric and cumin, filling the
air with their aroma. Over and over she pounded. Her eyes would not meet mine.
What had I done? I was very sad and went to my room. When I opened my
cupboard, I saw that all the things I had taken were gone. I had been caught. 25
My cousin Reena came into my room. “They knew you were stealing,” she said.
6 “They were waiting for you to come clean, but you just kept on.” I felt a terrible
sinking feeling in my stomach. I walked back to my mother with my head bowed.
“What you did was wrong Malala,” she said. “Are you trying to bring shame on us
that we can’t afford to buy such things?” “It’s not true!” I lied. “I didn’t take them.” But 30
she knew I had. “Safina started it,” I protested. “She took the pink phone that Aba
bought me.”
7 My mother was unmoved. “Safina is younger than you and you should have taught
her better,” she said. “You should have set an example.” “Don’t tell Aba,” I begged.
I apologized over and over again. I couldn’t bear for him to be disappointed in me. 35
It’s horrible to feel unworthy in the eyes of your parents.
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8 My mother took me to say sorry to Safina and her parents. It was very hard. Safina
said nothing about my phone, which didn’t seem fair, but I didn’t mention it either.
9 Since that day, I have never lied or stolen. Not a single lie nor a single penny, not
even the coins my father leaves around the house, which we’re allowed to buy 40
snacks with. I have also stopped wearing jewellery because I asked myself,” What
are these baubles which tempt me? Why should I lose my character for a few metal
trinkets?” But I still feel guilty and to this day I say sorry to God in my prayers.
10 Aba soon found out why I was so sad. I could see in his eyes that I had failed him.
However, he told me that great heroes also made mistakes when they were children. 45
His words calmed me.
(Adapted from: I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai)
26 (a) From paragraph 1, what was the writer known as among her classmates?
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(b) From paragraph 2 what toy was Safina interested in?
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27 (a) From paragraph 3, what do you think “I will do the same to her” mean?
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(b) From paragraph 5, which sentence shows that the writer’s mother was upset
with her?
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28 (a) From paragraph 6, which phrase means ”confess”?
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(b) From paragraph 8, state the writer’s feelings as she was scolded by her mother.
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29 From paragraph 9, state a reason why the writer decided to stop wearing jewellery.
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30 “… great heroes also made mistakes when they were children.”
Give two reasons why you think the writer’s father said this to her.
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31 Malala learns that stealing is wrong.
Based on the passage, write a summary on:
• what made the writer steal, and
• how the incident of being caught stealing affected her
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 (not in note form)
• use materials from lines 12 to 45
• not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below
[15 marks]
Begin your summary as follows:
After seeing Safina playing a phone like hers, the writer ...
[15 marks]
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1119/2 SECTION D (NOVEL)
IMPORTANT PARTS OF SING TO THE DAWN
Master these parts and work on characters’ personality traits as well as moral values
/ lessons / messages / themes.
Chap Events
1 A conversation between Dawan and Kwai on the teacher, scholarship, injustice that happened in
the village and gender discrimination in education pg 7-9
2 In the A discussion on A discussion on how to A discussion on the scholarship
classroom the landlord overcome the injustice and announcement of the winner
pg 11-14 pg 16-17 pg 18-19
Dawan – Grandmother Going to Noi’s
gave support to house
3 surrounded by Dawan broke the news about the Dawan pg 25 pg 26-28
classmates; scholarship to her family pg 23
Kwai left pg 20
4 At Noi’s – gross Mr.Phaspras and Noi discouraged Dawan was steadfast pg 41
Dawan pg 40
facts about the City the debt pg 31-32
Kwai told Kwai and Dawan quarrelled over They joked about taking turns
5 Dawan he was who should carry out the studying in the City; Dawan hoped
second pg 44- responsibilty of creating change in Kwai would not tell Father he was
45 the village pg 46 second pg 47
6 Father avoided Dawan contemplated the Dawan decided to go and talk to the
question of studying in the City head monk pg 51
talking about pg 50
Dawan’s schooling
pg 48
7 Dawan met Bao Lotus bud pg 53 Caged birds pg 58
8 Dawan’s meeting with the head Dawan argued with the head monk; he disagreed to help
monk pg 65-70
9 Bao motivated Dawan; A fight between Bao and A fight between Dawan and Kwai;
she asked Dawan to free Vichai pg 74-75 Dawan’s ankle hurt; Noi came pg 79-
a bird pg 72-73
81
10 Dawan and Kwai made up after the fight; the umbrella pg 84-87
11 The buffalo; Father found out Father was angry Dawan convinced her father to let her
about Kwai being second pg 91-92 pg 95-98 study in the City pg 99
12 Dawan’s last Kwai still questioned Dawan – as a Dawan talked about how she would
morning at home girl why she wanted to further miss the dawn; she sang pg 106
studies pg 103-105
Dawan’s painful leave-taking; On the bus, Dawan saw Kwai on the bridge,
13 Grandmother’s words of encouragement pg heard him sing their song; Kwai waved pg115
109-110
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MARK SCHEME OF QUESTION 33
Content - 10 marks
Language - 5 marks
TOTAL -
15 marks
Content Language
Description
Score Score Description
9-10 Response is relevant to the task specified. 5 • accurate
The subject matter discussed is supported with • well-organised
evidence from the text.
Main supporting ideas are relevant to the task
(showing cause and effect).
Shows full knowledge of the events.
7-8 Response is relevant to the task specified. 4 • largely accurate
The subject matter discussed is usually • well-organised
supported with evidence from the text.
Main supporting ideas are mostly relevant to the
task (showing cause and effect).
Shows knowledge of the events.
4-6 Response is likely to be intermittently • frequent errors but
relevant to the task specified. 3 meaning is never
The subject matter discussed is supported with
some evidence from the text. in doubt
Shows some knowledge of the events but lacks • fairly organised
focus.
Response may be barely relevant to the task • meaning is blur –
2-3 specified. 2 needs rereading
The subject matter is unlikely to be discussed. • poorly organised
Writing hardly contains ideas that may be
relevant to the task specified.
Shows little knowledge of the events and cause
and effects.
Hardly any textual support.
0-1 Has barely any understanding of the 1 makes little or no
requirements of the task. sense at all
Writes in a disorganized way – no coherence.
Has no understanding of the task.
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