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SECTION A( 10 marks )(Times suggested : 15 minutes )

Answer all questions in this paper.

The text below is about good manners.

Question 1

Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. The errors have been underlined for you. Write one word to correct the error in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

( 10 marks)

SECTION B(30 MARKS) (Time suggested : 40 minutes)

Question 2 Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) (j) .

Question 3 Read the notice below, then, answer questions (a) (j).

Questions (a) (d) :Based on the notice, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

(a) The grand launch of MYFEST 2015 will be held in Bukit Jalil Stadium. ________ ( 1 mark )(b) Entries for the World Kite Festival is free for all.________ ( 1 mark )(c) Kelantan is a well known state for drum-making.________ ( 1 mark )(d) Many activities are organised in conjunction with MYFEST 2015.________

Questions (e) (i) : Read the notice carefully and answer the questions below.

(e) What is the aim of the notice? ______________________________________________________________________________( 1 mark )(f) Why do you think the grand launch of MYFEST2015 is held in Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________( 1 mark )(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the notice. MeaningWord/Phrase

i. the starting

ii. something to be admired

(h) Why are drum-making workshops conducted during the International Drum festival? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________( 1 mark )

(i) Suggest another way to preserve our traditional games.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________( 1 mark )(10 marks)

(j) Your friend wants to know the activities organised for MYFEST 2015. In about 50 words, write an email to your friend.

In your email: Provide information about the activities. Give reasons to support your choice. Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting.

(10 marks)

SECTION C(20 marks) (Time suggested: 20 minutes)

Question 4 Read the letter below.

Read the letter carefully and answer questions (a) (i) . (a) What is leong Huats problem ? Support your response with evidence from the letter. Response: _____________________________________________________________( 1 mark ) Evidence:______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ ( 1 mark )

(b) What is Leong Huats addiction ? ______________________________________________________________________( 1 mark )

(c) When did Leong Huat start to gamble ? ______________________________________________________________________( 1 mark )

(d) Why did Leong Huat go to the casino ? ______________________________________________________________________( 1 mark )

(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the letter. Meaning Word/Phrase

(i) Very early in the morning

(ii) Spend time in a pleasant lazy way

(iii) Give up something harmful that you have done for a long time

(iv) Owes a lot of money

(f) Why do you think Leong Huats wife never complained?______________________________________________________________________( 1 mark )

(g) Why do you think Leong Huats two sons dropped out of school? ______________________________________________________________________( 1 mark )

(h) What have you learned from letter? Sate two lessons learned.i. ______________________________________________________________( 1 mark )ii. ______________________________________________________________( 1 mark )

(i) If you were Jason, would you help Leong Huat? Give reason.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Question 5 Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) (d).

(a) What should we do when someone asks us to stand and stare? ___________________________________________________________________( 1 mark )

(b) What can we do if we go pass the woods? ___________________________________________________________________( 1 mark )

(c) How can we avoid leading a poor life? ___________________________________________________________________ ( 1 mark )

(d) Which phrase does the poet repeat in every couplet? Why does he do this? ___________________________________________________________________( 1 mark )

Questions 6 You should spend 30 minutes on this question.

The bubble map below shows ways to maintain good health. Based on the bubble map notes given, write an article for your school magazine.

When writing out your article : give a title you must use the notes given suggest two other ways to maintain good health. Write between 120 to 150 words.

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Questions 7 You should spend 15 minutes on this question. The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component in English Language.

Around the World in 80 Days -Jules verneHow I me Myself-David A.HillThe Railway Children-edith Nesbit (retold by John Escott)

Based on one the novels above, write about one scene which you find interesting. Give reasons and support your answer with evidence from the novel. Write: In not less than 50 words In continuous writing ( not in note form)

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