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TERHAD Section A [10 marks] [Time suggested ; 15 minutes] Question 1 Read the text below. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is one grammatical error in each line. Underline the error. Then, 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. There are no spelling and punctuation error in this text. I have two hobbies. They are collecting coins and cycling. Collecting coins are my indoor hobby while cycling takes me outside to enjoy the fresh air. These two hobbies provides a nice balance of staying in and went out during my free time. I began collecting coins after three years ago. It started when my uncle, who is a pilot, brought home her unused coins from his trips around the world. I found them very interesting. Since that, whenever my uncle goes on his trips, he will always remembered to keep some of his e.g. is (a) ___________ (b) ___________ (c) ___________ (d) ___________ (e) ___________ 1 TERHAD

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TERHADSection A[10 marks][Time suggested ; 15 minutes]Question 1Read the text below. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there isonegrammatical error in each line.Underline the error. Then, write one word to correct the error in the space provided. Anexample has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence.There are no spelling and punctuation error in this text.I have twohobbies. Theyare collectingcoins andcycling.Collecting coins are my indoor hobby while cycling takes me outside toenjoy the resh air. These two hobbies !rovides a nice balance o stayingin and went out during my ree time. I began collecting coins ater three years ago. It started when myuncle" whoisa!ilot" brought homeherunusedcoinsromhistri!saround the world. I ound them very interesting. #ince that" whenevermy uncle goes on his tri!s" he will always remembered to kee! some ohis oreign coins or me. $ow" I have collecting over two hundred coinsrom dierent country.%y interest in cycling started about a year ago. It started when hisather suggesting that we do something together. &t irst" we only cycledaround the !ark near our house. 'hen I is conident enough" we wentcycling at Inde!endence (ill where there are trails made rom cycling.)ater" we also joined a cycling club and met many !eo!le with the sameinterest.e.g.is(a)***********(b)***********(c)***********(d)***********(e)***********(f)***********(g)***********(h)___________(i)____________(i)____________[10 marks]Section B1TERHADTERHAD[+0 marks][Time suggested ; 40 minutes]Question 2Read the following text. Then, answer uestions !a" # !$".Mr and Mrs Koos GardenMy parents, Mr and Mrs Koo, are proud of their garden. They have 55 bonsai treeswhich are over 25 years old. I love watching them sculpt the bonsai trees which theypatiently do once every fortnight. My father says that they need to do it often so thatthe trees dont grow out of shape. ometimes, they remove the bonsai plants fromtheir pots to trim their roots. This can be a messy affair but they insist it is importantso that the roots do not rot. !ther than bonsai plants, there are many fruit trees which thrive under theircare. In the centre of the garden is a "#$year$oldrambutantree which mygrandfather planted. %long with the rambutan tree, the ciku, pomegranate and lemontrees also provide us and our neighbours with many fruits. ometimes, I help themcover the fruits with bags to protect them from the birds and s&uirrels.My parents latest pro'ect is a vegetable garden. They plan to grow mint, basil,spring onions and parsley. ometimes, I thin( the garden is too much to maintain butthey say its a rela)ing pastime and the best stress reliever. Maybe I will 'oin them soI can ease the stress in my life.2TERHADTERHADQuestions (a) ()%sing the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.3TERHADBonsai plants:(a)_________________________(b)________________________Benifts of gardening:(i)____________________________(j) Mr andMrsKoosGardenFruit trees in the garden:(e)__________________________(f)__________________________(g)__________________________Caring for bonsai plants:(c)_____________________________(d)____________________________TERHAD ,10 marks-Question !Read the brochure below. Then, answer uestions !a" # !i".ourist !ttractions in "ang#a$iTelaga Tujuh*ocated in the northwestern corner of+ulau *ang(awi, Telaga Tu'uh ,even-ells. is a geological marvel. Thewaterfall is named so because itscascading waters is bro(en by a series ofseven natural pools. The lush greenforest that surrounds the waterfall adds amystical touchtothenatural splendour.*egendhas itthatfairiesused tocomedown to the waterfall to bathe and frolic.Langkawi Crocodile Farmis located atKubang/ada(, some02(mfromKuah.This farm has more than 1####crocodiles of various species. 2ere, onecanwitnessandphotographcrocodilesandalligatorsplayingandfeedinginacontrolled environment that closelyresembles their natural habitat. !pendaily3 4.##a.mto5.##p.m. %dmission6M7 ,adult. and 6M5 ,child.. pecialdiscounts for senior citi8ens and groupse)ceeding 1# members. 9or reservationscall #"4542554 or log on towww.lang(awicrocodilefarm.comCraft Cultural Complexislocatedonthe northern coastline of *ang(awi in thevicinityof Telu( :u, about 0#minutesdrive from the airport or "5 minutes fromKuah town. This place offers amagnificient view of the hillsideoverloo(ing the sea. This splendidcomple) offers a wide range ofMalaysianhandicrafts suchasdelicatehand$drawnbati(andintricatelycarvedsilverware. !pen daily from 1#.## a.m to5.##p.m.%dmissionisfree. 9orfurtheren&uiries, call #"$4541410or logontowww.craftculturalcomple).comTanjung Rhulies on the northern capeof +ulau*ang(awi. %ptlynamedfor itsabundance of casuarinas, its enchantingbeach affords magnificient views ofnearby islands which can be reached atlow tide on foot. %n e)perience not to bemissed. %short 'ourney by boat fromTan'ung 6hu brings you to the doorstepof ;ua ivek oer to e4!lain why ?eshan is not interested in reading1(e thinks that ?eshan has not ound ****************************************,1 mark-,c- )ist two beneits o reading.i. ******************************************************************,1 mark-ii. ******************************************************************,1 mark-,d- 'hat did >ivek do to overcome his ear o !ublic s!eaking1(e read **************************************************************,1 mark-,e- 2ill in the table with a!!ro!riate words:!hrase rom the email.'eaning -ord.(hrasei. @sing your own eorts*********************************** ,line A-ii. 'eaknesses ***********************************,line 10-8TERHADTERHADiii. 'ell/inormed ***********************************,line 15-iv. To store ***********************************,line =0-,B marks-,- (ow does reading sha!e one6s view10eading e4!oses *******************************************************,1 mark-,g- 'hy do you think >ivek urges ?eshan to read1*********************************************************************,1 mark-,h- (ow does reading increase your verbal intelligence1 ;ive two reasons.i. ******************************************************************, 1 mark-ii. ******************************************************************,1 mark-,i- ;ive = other beneits o reading.i. ******************************************************************,1 mark-ii. ******************************************************************,1 mark-,15 marks-Question )Read the stan*as of the poem The River below. Then, answer uestions !a" # !d".he %i&erThe 6ivers a wanderer,% nomad, a tramp,2e doesnt choose one placeTo set up his camp.The 6ivers a winder,Through valley and hill9TERHADTERHAD2e twists and turns,He just cannot be still.Valerie Bloom,a- 'hy is the river reerred to as a tram/1************************************************************************,1 mark-,b- In stanCa two" where does the river wind itsel1************************************************************************,1 mark-,c- 'hat does the line +e $ust cannot be still tell us about the river1************************************************************************,1 mark-,d-