12/1SULIT

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Bahasa Inggeris 2013

SMK.BANDAR SRI DAMANSARA 1 PERSIARAN PERDANA, 52200 KUALA LUMPUR

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUNTINGKATAN DUA

BAHASA INGGERIS DUA JAM

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU DO NOT OPEN THE QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

Arahan :1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi empat bahagian.2. Jawab semua soalan..3. Sila gunakan Borang OMR yang disediakan untuk menjawab soalan Bahagian A ; Soalan 1-40. 4. Tulis jawapan bagi Bahagian B dan C di ruang yang disediakan dalam kertas soalan manakala jawapan bahagian D hendaklah di tulis di dalam kertas kajang yang disediakan.5. Ceraikan halaman 9-11 untuk dihantar kepada pemeriksa.

Instructions :1.This question paper consists of four sections2.Answer all questions.3. Please use the OMR form to answer Section A ( Questions 1-40)3. Write your answers for Section B and C in the question paper and please attach the pages together with the answer for Section D: Guided Writing 4. Please submit pages 9-11 to be marked by the examiners.

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SECTION A: GRAPHIC MATERIALS & SHORT TEXTS ) Questions 1- 5: Choose the best answer from the options marked A, B, C or D.WASTE NOT WANT NOTThe last person to leave the room must switch off the fans.

1. Why should the fans be switched off?A The weather is coldB To save electricityC To save manpowerD To keep the room emptyEating right is as important as exercising. Love your family, body and heart. Choose food that has: Less carbohydrates Less sugar More dietary fibre More protein Low fat

KEEP AEDES MOSQUITOES AWAY Throw away empty containers Keep compound clean _____________________

2. Complete the poster with an appropriate statement.A Throw away old tyresB Store water in big potsC Mop the house everydayD Water the plants everydayALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD

3. Who do you think the target group is?A People who are overweightB People who diet all the timeC People who love their familiesD People who are choosy about food

SANDAKAN: At least a dozen people are believed to have been buried alive after tonnes of mud hit three houses at Kampong Sundang Bikit. The mudslide occurred at 10 pm following three days of incessant rain. Firemen, policemen and villagers dug frantically in search of survivors.

4. The proverb above would apply to a situation where a person should notA give up the chance of collecting goldB be looking for gold that glitters too muchC let go of opportunities to enrich oneselfD be taken in by situations or things that are too good to be true.

5.According to the news report, the mudslide was caused byA bad weatherB three days of non-stop rainC frantic digging near the kampongD construction of new houses in the kampongQuestions 6-15 :RATIONAL CLOZE

Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A,B,C and D to fit the numbered blank.

Learn the value of true friendship by being a good friend. What makes for the true quality of good friends? Do you have a best friend? Would you like a mate to ___________ (6) and grow close to? Would you like someone with ______________ (7) you could share your thoughts and feelings? There is joy in _________________(8) a good friend or being a best friend. _____________________(9) , pick someone who has the same values. It is not easy to stick to your principles _______________________ (10) if you pick those with the same wavelength , then it would be easier to be your own person. Next, in all relationships, you need to work at keeping the relationship going. Be willing to _______________ (11) . Be a ______________ (12) listener, always. Then, you have to be honest with each other. Insincerity will end _________________ (13) friendship. Lastly, widen your ___________(14) of friends. There are some who are shy and awkward ______________ (15) starting conversations. Be the one who opens up to others.

6. Aconfide in11. A give and take Bconfide forB take and take C confide withC take and run D confide throughD run and confide

7. A who 12. A lousy B whomB willing C whoseC unwilling D whichD favourite

8. A helping13. A a B holdingBan C sharing C the D havingD on

9. A First14.Ahand B ThenBcircle C LastCboard D NextDhouse

10. Abut15. A at B thoughBfor C howeverCwhom D in spite ofDwhen

Questions 16-21 are based on the following advertisementWater Vision CompetitionAn environmental themed competitionOpen to : Secondary students (form 4 & form 5)ObjectivesEncourage participants to: develop a sense of responsibility to help save the planet develop a pro-active attitude towards protecting the environment make a connection between their future and the environment participate actively in environmental conservation effortsParticipation activities: work in teams submit a 15 minute multimedia presentation topic Water Conservation language Bahasa Melayu or EnglishEntry deadline : May 15For full details of contest go to www.mns.org.myPRIZES:Great prizes including an iPod Touch, laptops and specially organized 3D/2N camp in FRIM where they will learn about tree species, fragile stream and tropical forest ecologies.

16. The Water vision Competition is based on the theme of A health B social issue C environment D science and technology

19. Participants should present A an article about water conservation B a 15 minute presentation C a talk about teamwork D a paper on languages

17. The main participants for the competition would be A upper primary students B lower primary students C upper secondary students D lower secondary students20. At the nature camp in FRIM, participants will learn the following except A tropical trees B course of rivers C natural minerals D tropical forest ecologies

18. The objectives of the competition empower youths with the following except A a sense of awareness concerning planet earth. B an ever ready attitude to protect the environment C to look for another planet with a cleaner environment D realize the connection of the environment and their future

21. Which one of the following statements is incorrect? A This is a team event. B The entry deadline is May 15 C Participants can use any language. D Interested students can go online to search for details.

Questions 22-25 are based on the following passage.

Rich in culture and tradition, Sarawak is certainly one of our nations priceless treasures. The largest state in Malaysia has, as its capital , Kuching, a small industrious town where its people lead simple lives.A visit to the Cultural Village is an eye-opener. This living museum is situated at Santubong, about 45 minutes drive from Kuching. It is a showcase of the homes of the various ethnic groups. Each native tribe has its own distinct architecture which sets the tribe apart from one another. Some houses were built round while others were built tall. Some of these houses still display the skulls of their foes. Lighting a small fire under the skulls will prevent the souls of the victims from returning to haunt their enemies.At the Rumah Panjang, there are cultural performances held twice daily at 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. where dancers are accompanied by songs of the rainforest. The Sarawakian women who hold firm to the art of weaving scarves and clothing of bright colours using traditional mtools gave a demonstration. During theprocess, the weaving block rests on the lap while the fingers pull the thread through. Toes also play a part in controlling the threads as they are constantly tugging at them to make sure they are taut.The Semenggoh Orang Utan Sanctuary houses a mini museum that contained stuffed animals, bones or prehistoric animals and jars preserved animals.During the daily feeding times, orang utans would come out onto platforms for viewers to have a glimpse of them.Last but not least, no trip to Sarawak is complete without tasting the local delicacies of local cakes, mee hoon belachan and mee kolok. They are all worth trying.

22 Sarawak is described as one of the countryspriceless treasures because of its A rich rainforest B rumah panjang C animal sanctuaries D rich culture and tradition

24. A visit to the Cultural Village is considered an eye-opener because A of the people who live here B it is situated in Santubong C of the masses of skulls found here D it showcases the homes of the various ethnic groups

23. The expression hold firm means the art of weaving is A a dying art B still practised C done away with D replaced with modern traditions25. The mini museum in Semenggoh Orang Utan Sanctuary has all of the following except A orang utans B stuffed animals C jars of preserved animals D bones of prehistoric animals

Questions 26-31 are based on the poem I Wonder.

I Wonder

I wonder why the grass is green, And why the wind is never seen? Who taught the birds to build a nest, And told the trees to take a rest? O, when the moon is not quite round, Where can the missing bit be found? Who lights the stars, when they blow out, And makes the lightning flash about? Who paints the rainbow in the sky, And hangs the fluffy clouds so high? Why is it now, do you suppose, That Dad wont tell me, if he knows?

26. What does the use of the word wonder in the poem show? A. thinking B. solving problems C. making silly remarks D. feeling of shock

29. The phrase how the wind looks like tells us that the writer is. A. curious B. confused C. passionate D. angry

27. To blow out is to A. appear B. disappear C. dazzle D. sparkle

30. In this poem, the persona is a A. man B. child C. woman D. father

28. The persona is enthusiastic in A. exploring the nature B. finding out if his dad knows anything C. looking at the sky D. finding out more about the moon31. State one value that we can learn from the poem? A. Nature should be appreciated B. Nature should be left alone C. We must not be so curious D. We should not ask too many questions

Questions 32 37 are based on the extract from the poem Heir Conditioning: M. Shanmughalingam 32. In stanza 1, the grandparents did not have all the following except A. air conditioners B. telephone C. fax machine D. paper fans35. What does the title of the poem suggest? A. Changes on how the younger generation thinks. B. Changes in the mindset of the older generation C. We must appreciate all the modern inventions D. Technology is very important to mankind

33. What is meant in the line we feared God and nature now nature fears you? A. we are scared of nature B. we are scared of God C. we actually destroyed nature D. nature destroyed our faith to God

36. What is meant by money is your new God? A. Money can buy all the new inventions B. The younger generation worship money. C. Money is very important in our lives. D. The older generation realizes the Importance of money.

34. What does the word feared imply? A. scared of B. believed in C. hated D. angry at

37. One of the messages in the poem is A. we should not use modern gadgets B. we should be independent enough to choose modern gadgets. C. we should not be too dependent on modern gadgets as it will ruin our life D. we should be dependent on modern gadgets to run our life.

Heir ConditioningGrand dad did you breathebefore air cons were invented?was it hard stayingalive without modern inventions?Grandma werent you flusteredas you fluttered with paper fans?Could you communicate beforefaxes and long distance callsbecame basic necessities?

Grandchild we livedbefore your age. Becauseof our ignorance,we did not knowpollution, stress, traffic jamsdestruction of forests, streams and hillswe feared God and naturenow nature fears you andmoney is your new God.

Questions 38 40 are based on extract from the short story One Is One And All Alone.

One of the features of this ship is its disposal system. There are five big hatches, each one marked DISPOSAL. You open the hatch; put the thing you want to get rid of into the hole, and whoosh its gone. Disposed of for ever in infinite space. One of the five hatches happens to be outside my cabin, in the corridor. Theres never anyone in the corridor at night. There you are then. Tonights the night. Ill be disposing of something definitely. I am going to write a note to go with the item. The note will read, Goodbye, Clo. Have a good trip. Yours never, Trish. Well, it wouldnt be murder, would it? How could it be? You cant be charged with murdering yourself, can you? You couldnt even be charged with suicide because there will still be one person left and that person will be alive- walking and talking, eating and sleeping. So, its foolproof. Goodbye, Clo. Yours never Trish.

38. What is Trish planning? A. She wants to destroy Clo B. She wants to dispose garbage C. She wants to kill herself D. She wants to tell her family the truth. 39. The phrase one person refers to A. Trishs Dad B. Trishs Mum C. Clo D. Trish herself. 40. The words on the note, Yours never implies that Trish A. Loves Clo very much B. Hates Clo C. Never wanted a friend D. Loves to be alone

NAME: CLASS:ENGLISH LANGUAGE FINAL EXAM 2013 SECTION B: SUMMARY (20 marks)Read the text and identify main ideas and supporting ideas by transferring information to the table that follows. KIDS MAKE A SPLASH FOR CHARITY Some 220 young swimmers, including children with special needs, came together on Saturday to raise funds for disadvantaged children, To encourage children to play their part in helping their less fortunate peers, the neighbourhood Residents Association together with the Interact Club launched the Splashes of faith Swimathon to raise funds for some childrens homes. Some 200 participants from a number of schools swam 10 laps at the National Swimming Complex. Each participant paid a registration fee of RM10.00.The most touching aspect of the swimathon was the response from children with special needs. To highlight the plight of children in need. 20 children with special needs also participated. Among them was 15 year-old Sophie who suffers from a progressive eye disease that often leads to blindness. She felt that this was a good way to give back to society. These children insisted on paying the registration fees even though the committee wanted to waive it. They felt the calling to recontribute to the disadvantaged. A girl with one arm completed ten laps.

Complete the table belowSPLASHES OF FAITH SWIMATHONLaunched by(41) together with the .

Objectives(42) Raise funds for ..(43) Encourage children to help their .

Venue and day

(44) and on .

Registration fee

(45)

Number of participants

(46) , including children with special needs.

Who were the participants and the lengths swum by the participants

(47) Participants were from a number of schools and(48) they swam .

Participants with special needs

(49) Insisted on paying the . because they felt the calling to

(50) Achievements: who suffers from a progressive eye disease and a girl with

SECTION C: RUMPELSTILTSKIN (10 MARKS)Questions 51 55 are based on the play Rumpelstiltskin.

51. What was Lisa doing when the King passed by?

..(2 marks)

52. Why did Lisas parents lie to the King?

..(2 marks)

53. Name the two gifts Rumpestiltskin received from Lisa in exchange for turning straw into gold.

a) b) . (2 marks)

54. When Lisa had nothing to give him on his third visit, what promise did she make to him?

..(2 marks)

55. What are the two moral values highlighted in this drama?

a) b) . (2 marks)

SECTION D: GUIDED WRITING ( 30 MARKS) Time suggested (30 minutes)Your friend is staying in an area affected by haze and the condition of the air is at an unhealthy level. With the help of the notes below, write a letter to your friend to advise him/her about what to do in the event of haze.

Drink lot of water Prevent dehydration and sore throat Drink at least 8 glasses of water

Stay indoor Wear maskTravelling in a vehicle Turn on headlights for visibility Switch on air conditioning Limit outside activity Stay indoor Wear maskAt home Shut doors and windows Wash hands and face often

When writing your letter you may use all the notes given. Elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting you may add other relevant information make sure it is not less than 120 wordsSectionMarks

A40

B20

C10

D30

Total

100

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