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Section A[10 marks]

[Time suggested: 15 minutes]

The letter below is about Jayden Leigh inviting his friend, Soubu to visit Malaysia.

Question 1Read the letter below. The first and the last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is

one grammatical error in each line.

Underline the error. Then,writeone word to correct the errorinthe space provided.

Anexamplehas been given. The correct wordmust not change the meaningof the

sentence.

There are no omissions, spelling and punctuation errorsin this letter.

Dear Soubu,

How are you? I hope you are in the best of health. Your summer

holidays will be here soon. I would like to invited you to visit me in

Kuala Lumpur during my holidays. I have asked my parents for

permission to be your host. They have agreed and is expecting

you. Furthermore, they have asked me to took you around Kuala

Lumpur and be your guide when you are here. I will arranged for

your accommodation. You can stay to my family free of charge. My

younger sister will be thrilled to met you and may even join us on

our excursions if he is free. Malaysia is a food paradise. I plan to

brought you to our hawker stalls. You will taste a wide variety of

cheap or delicious local food. We will also take you for a durian

feast. Durian is an popular local fruit. The taste of this fruit is

unusual.Soubu, I’m looking forward to seeing you.

Your pal,

Jayden Leigh

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Section B[30 marks]

[Timesuggested:40minutes]

Question 2

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

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IT’S BACK!HAVE FUN IN THE SUN

at the 2014 ANNUAL BEACH FAIR

The Annual Beach Fair is BACK with more exciting, challenging,

fun-filled activities and games for everyone to enjoy.

Live Concert Performances Mini Beach Olympics

Local Delicacy Fair Sand Sculpting

Beachwear Contest

If you love the sand and sun – you will have a lot of FUN

COME AND JOIN US!This year it’s at PantaiRemis,Perak, PantaiCenang, Langkawi, and Blue Lagoon, Port Dickson.

Date: 27th November 2014

Time: 8.30 a.m. to 12 midnight

Join thousands of beach-lovers and explore the beautiful beaches in Malaysia

Organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia

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Questions (a) – (j)

Complete the following graphic organizer using the information from the text.

Date: Time: Organizer:

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Venues: Events:

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Question 3.

Read the notice belowandanswer questions (a) to (j) that follow.

Questions (a) to (e)Based on the notice above, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

(a) The notice provides information on ways to prevent hot weather. ….………. (1 mark)

(b) One should minimise the use of electrical appliances on a hot day. ….………. (1 mark)

(c) It is not recommended to use an attic fan if one has a working air

conditioner installed. ….………. (1 mark)

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WindowsKeep blinds, shutters or curtains closed during the heat of the day; install a window fan.

Source :www.theguardian.co.uk 18th November 2013

Attic fanDraws out heat from the house; if you have one, use it with or without AC.

Circulating fansCeiling, table and floor fans keep air circulating; use even if you have AC.

BasementIf you have one, spend time there during the hottest hours.

AppliancesAvoid using heat-generating units such as ovens and dryers during the hottest hours; turn electric lights on only when necessary.

Children & elderlyMake sure they drink plenty of fluids. Stay out of the hot sun; take trips to air-conditioned movie theatres, malls, senior or recreation centres.

PetsProvide shade and plenty of water. Walk dogs in the early morning or at night.

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(d) Senior citizens must keep themselves hydrated when it is hot. ….………. (1 mark)

(e) Not all the information given can be used by people from Asia. ….………. (1 mark)

Questions (f) to (j)Read the notice carefully and answer the questions below.

(f) Where do you think this notice was taken from?

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(g) Fill in the table below with an appropriate word or phrase from the notice.

Meaning Word / Phrase(i) remove by suction or ventilation(ii) a room below ground level

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(h) Besides all tips given in the notice, name another way to help stay cool.

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(i) Why do you think pets need extra attention on a hot day?

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(j)Your school Photography Club is organising a trip to Egypt for 2 weeks. Your teacher advisor has asked you to write a short note of about 50 words to inform your clubmembers on how to best manage with the hot weather there. You may use the notes inthe notice. Add other relevant information to make your note interesting.

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Section C

[20 marks]

[Time suggested: 20 minutes]

Question 4

Read the article about a famous personality.

Not many people would recognise the name Tan Sri Anthony Francis Fernandes but

he is none other than theentrepreneur who rose to prominence by turning AirAsia, a failing

commercial airline into a successful budget air company and introducing the now famous tag

line “Now everybody can fly”.

Tony Fernandes was born on 30 April 1964 in Kuala Lumpur. He completed his

secondary education at Epsom College, London and graduated from the London School of

Economics in 1987. Fernandes was admitted as Associate Member of the Association of

Chatered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in 1991 and became Fellow Member in 1996.

Upon his return to Malaysia, he became the youngest Managing Director of Warner

Music and subsequently became the South-east Asian Regional Vice-President of Warner

Music Group. Fernandes then left to pursue his dream of starting a budget airline. In 2001 he

had the opportunity to meet with Tun Mahathir who advised him to buy an existing airline

rather than start a new one. Fernandes mortgaged his home and used his savings to buy

AirAsia.

The purchase occurred just after the September 11 terrorist attacks in America and

many people thought that Fernandes was crazy to venture into airline industry at such time.

Yet one year after his takeover, Fernandesbroke even and cleared all his debts. The rest, as

they say, is history.

Fernandes was named ‘Malaysian CEO of the Year’ in 2003 and has since been

named the recipient of other prestigious business awards around the world. He has also

been honoured by the Yang DipertuanAgong of Malaysia and the governments of France

and Britain.

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He has indeed done the country proud. He is not likely to rest on his laurels and is

definitely destined for greater success in the future.

Questions (a) to (i)

Read the article carefully and answer the questions below.

(a) Who is Tan Sri Tony Fernandes?

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(b) Name two places where Fernandesreceived his early education?

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ii) ___________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(c) What advice was given by Tun Mahathir to Fernandesduring their meeting?

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(d) Fill in the table with appropriate word/phrase from the text.

Meaning Word/Phrase

i) chase after

ii) dared to do something risky

iii) not making profit or losing money

iv) easily satisfied

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e) Why did Fernandes decide to leave Warner Music Group?

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f) Why didFernandes’s friends think that he was crazy?

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g) What was the award given to Fernandes?

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h) Do you think Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has made our country proud? Give reasons

foryour answers.

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i) Your friend Azman has extraordinary ambitions like Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

How would you encourage him? Give suggestions.

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Question 5Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) – (d).

The River

The River's a wanderer,A nomad, a tramp,

He doesn't choose one placeTo set up his camp.

The River's a winder,Through valley and hillHe twists and he turns,He just cannot be still.

The River's a hoarderAnd he buries down deep

Those little treasuresThat he wants to keep.

The River's a baby,He gurgles and hums,

And sounds like he's happilySucking histhumbs.

The River's a singer.As he dances along,

The countryside echoesThe notes of his song.

The River's a monsterHungry and vexed,

He's gobbled up treesAnd he'll swallow you next.

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-Valerie Bloom-

(a) Which word in stanza 4 rhymes with “thumbs”?

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(b) The word dances in stanza 5 describes the way the river ...

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(c) The river is useful to man. Write down one thing to show how the river is helpful to

us.

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(d) Statetwo lessons you can learn from this poem.

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SECTION D[40marks ]

[Time suggested : 45 minutes ]

Question 6.You should spend 30 minutes on this question.

You recently took part in a recycling programme held at school. Based on the illustration given, write a recount of the activities held throughout the programme.

When writing your recount, you should:

express what you felt explainthe benefits gained from the programme suggest other ways to save the environment write between 120 to 150 words

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Question 7The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component in English Language.

Based on one of the novels above, write about a character who shows bravery.

Provide evidence from the text to support your response.

Write:

in not less than 50 words in continuous writing (not in note form)

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1. Around the World in 80 Days - Jules Verne

2. How I Met Myself - David A. Hill

3. The Railway Children - Edith Nesbit (retold by John Escott)

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