SECTION A [20 marks] [Time suggested : 15 minutes]
The text below is about plants. Question 1-10 are based on the text . The first and the last lines are correct .For the remaining lines , there is one grammatical error in each line . Underline the error and and write the correct word in the space provided . provided . An example has been given .The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence . sentence . There are no spelling errors in this text.
A solar system is the name we give to a sun and all the things that go around it. Our solar system includes the nine planets and more then sixty
e.g than
moons. Many Many smaller object that orbit orbit the sun such such as comets and asteroids
1._________
are also part of of the solar solar system. system. The nine planets planets off our solar solar system system are 2._________ different in size. They were also at different distances from the sun.
3._________
Mercury is the close close planet planet to the sun followed by Venus, Venus, Earth, Mars,
4._________
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Pluto. They all orbit at difference speeds.
5. ________
It take one year for Earth to go around the sun each each time. Asteroids are lumps lumps
6. ________
of rocks founded in space. Millions of asteroids orbit the sun between planet
7. ________
Mars with Jupiter. Jupiter. Comets Comets are balls balls of of snow and dust that
follow
8. ________
a oval-shaped orbit rather rather than a circular circular orbit around the sun. sun. When a comet
9. ________
is close close to the sun, sun, the snow turns into gas and make a long long tail as it moves
10. _______
across space. The solar solar system system is not only only awesome but spectacular. spectacular.
(Adapted from Looking Looking At Space by David Glover) Glover)
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SECTION B [20 marks] [Time suggested : 25 minutes]
Questions 11-19 are based on the poster below.
GAMES CARNIVAL (Off-season activities) Organised by: Muda District Education Department Date: 10 – 14 October 2014 Time: 8.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m Venue: Muda Sports Complex, Sungai Petani, Kedah Sponsored by: Wira Sports Officiated by: Kedah State Education Officer OPEN TO ALL SCHOOLS IN KEDAH Games Organised:
Games
Under 12
Under 14
Under 16
Football
Boys
Boys & Girls
Boys & Girls
Hockey
Boys & Girls
Boys & Girls
Boys & Girls
Netball
Girls
-
Girls
Prizes: 1st : Trophy & cash RM500.00 2nd : Trophy & cash RM300.00 3rd : Cash RM200.00
All participants will receive a certificate each All winners will receive additional gifts : T-shirt Key chain Book voucher
Objectives :
Enhance healthy relationship among students Develop interest among students in sports Educate students on the importance of sports
Registration forms can be obtained at:
Muda District Education Department
www.mudaEd.com.my
Registration can be done online Deadline : 7 October 2014 Schools interested can call Mr.Didi at 04-4567890 for further details SULIT
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Questions 11-15 Based on the poster, state whether the following statements are TRUE or TRUE or FALSE. FALSE.
11
The Games Carnival will be held throughout the year.
_________
[1 mark]
12
All schools in Kedah are allowed to participate in this carnival.
_________
[1 mark]
13
Every winner in this carnival will receive a trophy.
_________
[1 mark]
14
Certificates will be given to those who take part in the games.
_________
[1 mark]
15
Boys can participate in all the games organised.
_________
[1 mark]
Questions 16-20 Read the poster carefully and answer all the questions below
16.
Name the game in the carnival that is open to both boys and and girls for all categories. categories. ___________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ __________________ _________
17.
State a gift for the winners winners other other than the trophy trophy and cash. ___________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ __________________ _________
18.
[1 mark]
What can the competitors competitors learn from participating participating in the carnival? ___________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ __________________ _________
19.
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
Replace the meanings meanings in the table with the correct word/phrase word/phrase from the poster. poster. Meaning
Word/phrase
a) good ties
[1 mark]
b) the last day
[1 mark]
SULIT 3
Question 20
Your friend is not interested in any any sports. In about 50 words, encourage encourage your friend to take part in a game. In your message:
name the game that is suitable for him
tell him the benefits of taking part in sports
You may use the details in the poster as a guide in your writing.
Dear ____________ ,
__________________ ____________________________ ___________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ _________________ ________ __________________ ____________________________ ___________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ _________________ ________ __________________ ____________________________ ___________________ __________________ ___________________ ____________________ _________________ _______ __________________ ____________________________ ___________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ _________________ ________ __________________ ____________________________ ___________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ _________________ ________ __________________ ____________________________ ___________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ _________________ ________ __________________ ___________________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ _________________ ________ __________________ ____________________________ ___________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ _________________ ________ __________________ ____________________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ _________________ _______
From, _______________ _______________
(10 marks)
SULIT 4
SECTION C [15 marks] [Time suggested : 25 minutes]
Questions 21 - 27 are 27 are based on a newspaper report.
A bear pounced on a 60-year-old woman and dragged her into a jungle not far f ar from where she was tapping rubber in Kampung Pasir Hitam in Jengka, Pahang. Aminah Yahaya's painful screams caught the attention of her husband, who threw a sickle at the beast and hit it with a tree branch to force it to t o release her, Metro Daily reported. Recalling the horrifying incident from her hospital bed in Pekan, Aminah said she and her husband Manan Othman,63, had gone on their usual routine to tap rubber in their estate on Thursday morning. At about 8.30 in the morning, a huge black bear, almost six feet in height, suddenly came from behind. It attacked and dragged her for several metres into the thick jungle. At first, she was too stunned to react but after the initial shock, shock, she decided to fight back. "I struggled and screamed but it did not let go. It bit into my head and neck. I screamed louder and said a little prayer." The sight of blood from her wounds and the intense pain almost made her lose hope. Fortunately for her, her husband was not far away. Manan said he shuddered at the thought of what could have happened if he was not nearby to hear his wife's screams. As their plantation was in a remote area, there was no one else to help them. Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department had received a report on the incident and would would set up traps to prevent prevent wild animals animals from encroaching encroaching into plantations. The department also warned warned that encounters between between humans and and animals are bound to increase, as hungry and threatened wild animals face a shrinking habitat.
Adapted from The Star
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Questions 21 – 24 Read the newspaper report carefully and answer the questions below.
21
Name the village where the incident happened. happened. ___________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ ____________ ___
22
How did Manan force the bear to let go of his wife? ___________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ ____________ ___
23
[1mark]
What were Manan and Aminah doing in their plantation on Thursday morning? ___________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ ____________ ___
24
[1 mark]
a)
Did Aminah fight back in the beginning when the bear attacked her?
___________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ ____________ ___ b)
[1 mark]
Why didn't others help Manan and his wife?
___________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ ____________ ___ d)
[1 mark]
Aminah nearly gave up fighting the bear. Why?
___________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ ____________ ___ c)
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
According to the newspaper report, what what do the authorities plan to do to stop encounters between humans and animals?
___________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________ ____________ ___
25
[1 mark]
Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases words/phrases from the newspaper newspaper report. Meaning
Word/Phrase
a) frightening b) great [3 marks]
c) surrender 26
27
State 2 possible reasons why the t he bear attacked attacke d Aminah. Aminah . i.
_________________________________________________
ii.
________________________________ _______________ _________________________________ _________________ _
[2 marks]
List 3 precautions people can take when they work near the jungle. i.
_________________________________________________
[1 mark]
ii.
_________________________________________________
[1 mark]
iii.
_________________________________________________
[1 mark]
SULIT 6
SECTION D [45 marks] [Time suggested : 55 minutes] Question 28 Part 1 – 1 – Shorter Shorter writing task You should spend 20 minutes on minutes on this question.
Dear Siti, How are you? I have been very busy with lots of activities in school lately. I used to have ample time to do things, but now I feel my day is so packed. I don’t have enough time to study. What should I do? Can you advise me on how to study effectively? Love, Shila
Your friend has asked for your advice on How To Study Effectively. In about 100 words, write a message to him/her telling him/her ways to study effectively. Use the notes below to help you.
Motivate your friend
Suggest ways ways to manage time well
Give ways to study effectively
……………….
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From,
……………….. Question 28: [15 marks]
SULIT 7
Part II – II – Longer Longer writing task You should spend 35 minutes on minutes on this question.
You celebrated Teacher’s Day in your school recently. Write a recount of what you saw and did on that day.
http://www.hdpaperwall.com/tea http://www.hdp aperwall.com/teachers-day/ chers-day/ In your recount:
give the date and venue
state the activities carried out
express your feelings on that day
Make sure your recount is between 150 to 200 words
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[30 marks]
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