elsa f2 midyear 2014
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Mid yearTRANSCRIPT
Section A
[20 marks]
[Time suggested: 15 minutes]
The text below is about the Water Festival.
Questions 1-10 are based on the text. There is one grammatical error in each line numbered 1 – 10.
The following passage contains 10 mistakes, such as grammatical errors, wrong prepositions and
conjunctions. Underline the error and write the correct word in the right-hand margin. The correct
word must not change the meaning of the sentence.
Splashing April is the month of water. First, there is
the Water festival, and water-based activities held
1. throughout the country. Then, in April 14, the northern
2. states that shares a common border with Thailand, will host
3. the Songkran Festival [Siamese New Year]. This can be
4. celebrated by thousands off Malaysian Siamese
communities in Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Perak and Penang.
5. Like the Thais, they will greet the New Year by splashed
each other with water. Today, even Malaysians are joining
6. in the fun and Songkran have become a tourism event.
Songkran is a Sanskrit word meaning “to enter”. It marks
7. the end of the 12-months cycle and a beginning of a new
8. year. It also signifying the cleaning of all ills, misfortunes
and evil, so that one can start the New Year with all that is
9. good and pure. That ancient festival begins on a religious
note, with devotees pouring rose scented blessed water
over statutes of Buddha. In the streets, it is fair game as
10. everyone gets drenched into water, but it is all in
good watery fun.
[Sourced from New Straits Times Tuesday April 4 2006]
Answers:
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[ 20 marks]
Section B
[20 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 11 – 19 are based on the travel brochure below.
National Art Gallery
The National Art Gallery is housed in a colonial-style building run by the National Heritage Trust. It was formerly known as the Majestic Hotel. The art gallery exhibits a wide range of paintings by local and foreign artists.
Mini Malaysia
The traditional houses at Mini Malaysia represent the architectural styles of all the states of Malaysia. They display various works of art and craft from each state. Attractions include weekly cultural shows and traditional games.
Kenyir Dam
Malaysia’s largest rock-filled hydro-electric dam has a water catchment area of 260 000 hectares. The area around the dam is ideal for jungle trekking and nature walks. The lake is a popular fishing spot.
Batu Caves
A popular tourist attraction, particularly during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam which falls in late January each year. The Hindu shrine is located in the Main Cave, 272 steps up. At the foothills is a smaller cave with interesting artwork of Hindu legends on its walls.
Kuala Gula Sanctuary
Bird lovers’ paradise! Over 100 species of birds come to this area, particularly between the months of August and December. We can also see beautiful butterflies and insects. This place is managed by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
Kek Lok Si
The largest and one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in South-East Asia. The temple has a seven-tier pagoda, the Ban Po Thar which rises 30 metres high. Work on this temple began in 1890 and took more than two decades to complete.
Questions 11-15 For each of the descriptions below, name the place of interest that the following people should visit.
No. Description Place of Interest
11Kevin is an architect visiting Malaysia.He is interested in designs of buildings.
12John is interested in observing a festival celebrated in Malaysia.
13Siti is planning to see some works of art by local and foreign artists.
14Zaki is taking some friends for a weekend fishing trip.
15Mohan is doing research on birds.
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[ 5 marks]
Questions 16-20
Based on the information given, give short answers to the following questions.
16. In which part of Batu Caves are the Hindu legends displayed?
______________________________________________________________________
17. How high is the seven-tier pagoda, the Ban Po Thar?
_______________________________________________________________________
18. Fill word from the text that has the similar meaning.
19. At Mini Malaysia, tourists can take part in ____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Dear …………………….,
From, ________________
20. This coming school holidays, you would like to invite your pen friend to Malaysia. In about 50 words, write a postcard to him/her encouraging him to visit Malaysia. You may use the information given in the brochure in your writing.
Section C
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Meaning Word
Show or display to the public
Ideal or perfect place
[15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 21 – 27 are based on the letter below.
21. Nadia is complaining to Thelma about her ___________________.
22. ‘I’m going to scream’ in paragraph 1 suggests a feeling of __________________.
23. According to Nadia, some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be
__________________.__
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[ 1 mark]
[ 1 mark]
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Advantages of peer pressure Disadvantages of peer pressure
a) essential for __________________________.
b) learn how to accept _____________________.
c) share the same interest
a) engage in ____________________.
b) leave better _________________ behind.
c) pressure to smoke, do drugs, drink alcohol
25. State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
a) scream and misbehave
c) follow others mindlessly
26. What is Nadia’s biggest problem as far as her parents are concerned?
_______________________________________________________________________________
27. The following words and expressions are taken from the reading text. Fill in the blanks with their
meanings from the options below.
Word / Phrase Meaning
a) convince
b) essential
c) norms
d) peer
e) engage
Section D
[45 marks]
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It looks as though Nadia’s parents are worried that Nadia might
Standards of behaviour
yieldSomeone of the
same age or classfollow necessary
Agree unwillingly tease Get involved[ 5 marks]
[ 1 mark]
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[ 4 marks]
24. Fill in the blanks below on the advantages and disadvantages of peer pressure.
[Time suggested: 55 minutes]
Question 28:
Part I – Shorter writing task.
You should spend 20 minutes on this question.
You received the following message from your friend.
Write an email to offer him/her advice on leading a healthy lifestyle.
Reply your email in about 100 words.
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Dear …………………..,
How are you? I have been feeling exhausted lately. Between school, co-curricular activities, homework, studying and tuition classes, it’s a wonder I’m still standing! I used to have a lot of energy to do things, but I now am tired all the time. As I am busy preparing for exams, I have not been getting enough sleep. I have lost a bit of weight too. What should I do? I am at my wits’ end. Can you advise me on ways to live healthily?
Love, Wen Wen
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Dear Wen Wen,
Question 29:
Part II – Longer writing task.
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Love,
……………………………………….
[ 15 marks]
You should spend 35 minutes on this question.
The Nature society of your school organized a ‘gotong-royong’ project to clean and beautify the school
compound. You, as the secretary of the Nature Society, have to write a report on the project. Use the
notes and pictures given to help you. Your report should be between 150 to 200 words.
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Prepared by: Checked by : Verified by :
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(Ms Lau Siaw Ching) (Mdm. Prameelah) (Mdm. Teo Hwee Bien )Guru Bahasa Inggeris Ting. 2 Ketua Panitia BI Ketua Bidang Bahasa Menengah Rendah
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[ 30 marks]
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