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PENTAKSIRAN SUMATIF TINGKATAN 2BAHASA INGGERISReading and WritingMEI 20142 jam

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Arahan1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 4 Bahagian: Bahagian A, Bahagian B, Bahagian C dan

Bahagian D.2. Jawab semua bahagian.3. Anda dinasihatkan supaya mengambil masa 15 minit untuk menjawab soalan Bahagian A, 25

minit untuk Bahagian B, 25 minit untuk Bahagian C dan 55 minit untuk Bahagian D.

Instructions1. This question paper consists of 4 sections: Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D.2. Answer all questions3. You are advised to spend 15 minutes on Section A, 25 minutes on Section B, 25 minutes on

Section C and 55 minutes on Section D.

Kertas ini mengandungi 9 halaman bercetak

SECTION A(20 marks)

(Time suggested : 15 minutes)

The text below is about Nora and her cousin’s outing.

Question 1 – 10 are based on the text. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is one grammatical error in each line.

Underline the error and write the correct word in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence. There are no spelling errors in this text.

Last weekend, Nora and her cousin, Aini, went on an outing. They

spent the whole day outdoors. They left early in the morning on foot as it

was a cool and windy days. They take along a basket of food because

they wanted to have a picnic beside Tasik Hijau. First, they goes to

Nora’s uncle’s, Pak Ali’s Orchard. They walked past Kampung Paya for

get there. They enjoyed eat the juicy rambutans and delicious durians at

the orchard. Next, they stopped to watch a top spinning competitions. It

was very interesting to seeing the top spinning for such a long time.

However, Nora and Aini did not stay long but they wanted to have a

picnic by the lake. After that, they stopped by in Aini’s sister’s house

which was on the other end of the rubber estate to visit him.

Unfortunately, she are not in. Nora and Aini arrived home late, feeling

tired but happy. They enjoyed themselves.

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1. took

2. went

3. to

4. eating

5. competition

6. see

7. because

8. at

9. her

10. was

SECTION B

(20 marks)(Time suggested : 25 minutes)

Questions 11-19 are based on the travel brochure below.

Question 11-15 : based on the advertisement, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

11. The purpose of the advertisement is to urge people to visit Terengganu TRUE (1 mark)

12. Visitor will go tu Pulau Duyung to visit a marine park FALSE (1 mark)

13. Visitors can go snorkelling when they go island hopping TRUE (1 mark)

14. The homestay programme allows visitors to cook some local food FALSE (1 mark)

15. Visitors can also participate in the Batik-making process TRUE (1 mark)

Question 16-20 : Read the advertisement carefully and answer all the questions below.

Spend your holiday in TerengganuThere is truly something for everyone in Terengganu

Immerse yourself in the state’s rich tradition and natural beauty

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Some of the highlights include:- Traditional boat-building

o See boats being made by master builders in Pulau Duyung

- Island hopping

o Visit Pulau Redang, Pulau Perhentian and Pulau Kapaso Go snorkelling, scuba diving or swimmingo Visit a marine park

- Homestay programmeo Participate in a homestay programme and experience the locals’ way of lifeo Take part in their daily activities and enjoy the local food

- Kompleks kraf Noor Arfao Feast your eyes in intricate batik designs and beautiful handicraftso Watch and participate in the batik-making process

16. State one activity that visitors can do in Pulau Redang.

Snorkelling or scuba diving or swimming (1 mark)

17. Which place would attract batik and handicraft lovers?

Kompleks Kraf Noor Arfa (1 mark)

18. Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the advertisement.

Meaning Phrasea) A person who is skilled in

making boats Master builders

b) Someone who lives in a particular district

locals

(2 mark)

19. Why do you think the phrase “feast your eyes” is used to describe the way tourist will look at the batik design.

to tell that tourist will definitely be happy to look at the batik design (accept any suitable answer)

(1 mark)

20. This coming holiday, you would like to ask your cousin to accompany you to visit Terengganu. In about 50 words, write a postcard to your cousin persuading him/her to go with you. Give reasons why you think he /she should visit Terengganu. You may use the information given in the advertisement in your writing.

Dear ___________,

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From, _____________

To:_____________________________________________________________________

(10 mark)

SECTION C

(20 marks)(Time suggested : 25 minutes)

Questions 21-27 are based on the passage below.

Question 21-24: Read the article carefully and answer the question below.

Kota Tinggi, Tues.- Many areas in the low-lying town of Kota Tinggi and the nearby

villagers were flooded after five hours of continuous rain yesterday morning. The water level rose

to three metres high at 1.00 pm.

As most roads to and out of the town were under water, traffic came to a standstill.

Motorists were caught in a three-hour traffic jam. Many left their cars on the roads as it was

impossible to continue driving. They had to wade in the water to higher ground.

Some ten houses were washed away by the floodwater. The occupants tried to save

whatever they could before moving to higher areas. Since the rescue teams could not get to the

flooded areas in time, the men had to brave the fast-rising water to rescue the old folks and

children. Students attending the morning session classes were trapped in their school. They were

later rescued by the Fire Department. The afternoon session classes were cancelled.

Rescue teams used ten boats to evacuate another 500 people from a nearby village which

was the most badly affected village. About 70 families were given temporary shelter at the

community centre.

Kota Tinggi District Officer reminded the villagers not to walk, swim or play in flood

water. It is also dangerous for them to drive through flood water.

21. Why did the traffic come to a standstill?

Most roads to and out of the town were under water. ( 1 mark)

22. What happened to the students attending the morning sessions classes?

They were trapped in their school. ( 1 mark)

23. What did the motorists have to do?

They have to wade in the water to higher ground. ( 1 mark)

24. What did the villagers from the affected areas have to do before leaving their houses?

They have to save whatever they could. ( 1 mark)

25. Fill in the table with appropriate words/ phrases from the newspaper report.

Meaning Word/Phrase

a) nonstop continuous

b) called off cancelled

c) not permanent temporary

26. Fill in the tables below with problems faced by people during flood.

People Problems faced

a) motorists a) caught in a three hours traffic jam.b ) they have to leave their cars on the road

b) villagers a) their houses were washed away by the floodwaterb ) they have to brave the rising water to rescue old folks and children

c) students a)they were trapped at school ( 5 marks)

27. State 3 other suggestions how you can help the villagers from the affected areas?

i) __________________________________________________________________

ii) __________________________________________________________________

iii) _________________________________________________________________

( 3 marks)

Section D

[45 marks]

[Time suggested : 55 minutes]

Question 28:

Part I - Shorter writing task.

You should spend 20 minutes on this question.

Imagine that you are Lisa. In about 100 words, write an e-mail to your pen pal to tell him about yourself. Use the notes below to help you.

Introduce yourself : full name, age, school, hobby, family Give reason why you choose the hobby Tell your pen pal what want to know about him

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Question 29: Part II - Longer writing task.

Dear Lisa,How are you? I saw your name in the pen pal column of Quest magazine and I’d like to be

your friend.I hope to hear from you soon.

Yusri

Dear __________,

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You should spend 35 minutes on this question.

The pictures below shows the causes of air pollution. Based on the pictures given, write an article of

the causes of air pollution.

Harmful fumes from

vehicles

Toxic fumes from

factoriesDust from

construction projects ?

In your article:

Explain the causes of air pollution

Suggest another cause of air pollution

Make sure your article is between 150 to 200 words

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[30 marks]

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