SECTION A[10 marks]

[Time suggested: 15 minutes]

Answer all questions in this paper

The text below is about a trip to Sarawak.

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. There are no spelling and punctuation errors in the text.

We went to Sarawak last week and had a wonderful time there.

We landed at the Kuching airport at the morning and proceeded to Encik

Aiman’s house by taxi. Encik Aiman who are our family friend, showed us

Around the Kuching town. After reaching his house at 9.30 a.m., we have

breakfast with him and started our journey at 10.15 a.m. He reached the

town market after thirty minute journey by bus. There, we seeing all kinds

of beautiful items for sale. I bought a brown ceramic vase for my mother.

We left the town market at 11.30 a.m. and proceeded to the museum with

foot. It was a 20 minutes walk to the museum. We reached a museum at

11.50 a.m. Encik Aiman told us that the journey will only take 10 minutes

from the town market by taxi. At the museum, we saw much

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historical items

such as traditional weapons, cooking utensils, clothing with even miniature

longhouses. It was a very interesting and unforgettable trip.

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SECTION B[30 marks]

[Time suggested: 40 minutes]

Question 2

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

Question (a) – (j)

Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.

Question 3

Read the poster below. Then, answer questions (a) – (j).

- SPEAK UP AND REACH OUT -

As students, you may sometimes face problems in school, be it with your friends or with your schoolwork. Here are some groups of people that you can turn to for help.

PARENTS

Parents are the people that are closest to you. So, when you face problems, you should pour your hearts out to your parents. You should tell your parents about what is troubling you. Your parents will be eager to help. They often offer advice, provide support and show their understanding based on their own experiences.

SCHOOL COUNSELLORS

There are counselors in every school. Counselors are trained to help students overcome their fears, anxieties and worries. They are qualified to give professional help to students to deal with personal, social and even problems related to school work. Sometimes they offer students career guidance. To do this, the counselors help students identify their personalities and attributes so that the students can choose the right career path.

VOLUNTEERS IN HELP CENTRES

There are many volunteers who work in these help centres. They are trained to talk to troubled students through phone cells. Some students prefer to talk about their problems to someone they do not see face-to-face. One help centre that offers this service is Befrienders.

PEER FACILITATORS

In school, there are peer facilitators who assist the counselors. These peer facilitators are selected by students themselves, and they are interested to help other students. They are given training on how to be

Question (a) – (d): Based on the leaflet, state whether the following statements are TRUE or

FALSE

(a) Parents often offer advice to their children based on their ___________ (1 mark)own experiences.

(b) School counselors give professional help to students because ___________ (1 mark)they have the right personalities and attributes.

(c) School counselors give students professional help, offer ___________ (1 mark)students career guidance and suggest the right career for students.

(d) Peer facilitators are better than adults because they are ___________ (1 mark)well- trained.

Question (e) – (i): Read the leaflet carefully and answer the following questions.

(e) How do troubled student get in touch with the volunteers in

help centres?

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(f)Who are peer facilitators?

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(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the leaflet.

Meaning Phrase

i. to tell someone everything that you are feeling

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ii. influence from people of the same

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(h) Why do some students prefer to seek help from volunteers in

help centres?

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(i) Why do you think some students find it easier to talk about their

problems to peer facilitators?

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(j) Your friend, who is studying in a boarding school, is facing problems with schoolwork and needs help. In about 50 words, send an email to your friend. In your e-mail:

suggest who he/she can get help from give a reason why he/she should get help immediately add other relevant information to make your writing

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SECTION C[20 marks]

[Time suggested: 20 minutes]

Question 4

Read the article about ways to help a victim who feels faint.

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Fainting can be frightening thing, especially when you do not know why it is happening or what to do. It is more frightening than serious, but do take precautions. Here are ways you can take care of yourself or someone else it occurs.

To avoid injuries, try to stop the victim from falling to the ground. If the person is standing upright, lay him down on the ground or sit him down on a couch. Make sure it is not a chair without armrests. This will still allow the victim to fall off it and cause injury.

Next, open the window or door to allow more air into the room. Another way to help a person who feels faint is to get a cold compress and place it on the forehead. Wrap the compress in a cloth before applying it.

When the victim recovers from the fainting spell, get the person back into an upright sitting position slowly. Continue to give the victim support, even after they are sitting upright. Don’t allow him to walk immediately. If the person is conscious, then give him some water. Don’t let him gulp a mouthful of water. Make sure he takes small sips at a time to prevent choking.

If you feel faint, you may be able to take these steps. If possible, lie down. This can help prevent fainting as it allows blood to circulate to the brain. Don’t let yourself get dehydrated. Drink enough fluids, especially when your body is losing more water due to sweating or being in a warm environment.

Finally, ensure there is good blood circulation. If you have to stand or sit for a long time, periodically stretch your leg muscles. Also, cross your legs to help improve blood flow to the heart and brain. Try to avoid overheated or cramped areas. Call 999 for help if someone who has fainted for about a minute still does not regain consciousness or is having difficulty breathing.

Read the speed carefully and answer the questions (a) – (i)

(a)What will happen if a person who feels faint falls to the ground?

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(b)Where should you place the cold compress?

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(c) List two preventive steps to take if you think that you are going to faint?

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(d)What will happen if a victim who feels faint gulps a mouthful of water?

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(e)Fill in the table with an appropriate word/ phrase from the article.

Meaning Phrase

i. safety measure ___________________________________(1 mark)

ii. a short period of time ___________________________________(1 mark)

iii. able to use the senses to understand what is happening

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iv. losing a large amount of water

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(f) Why is it necessary to make a person who feels faint lie down?

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(g)State two other ways to improve blood circulation to the brain.

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(h)Why do you think that a person who feels faint should avoid overheated and cramped areas?

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(i) State two other ways to help a person who has fainted.

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Question 5

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

(a) In the first stanza, why is the river considered as nomad?___________________________________________________________________ (1mark)

(b) Find one pair of rhyming words in Stanza 2. ___________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(c) The river is compared to eight images in the poem. State two of them.i. ________________________________________________________________ (1

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(d) Why do you think that one has to be careful with the river?____________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

SECTION D[40 marks]

[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

Question 6The pictures below show what happens during a natural disaster. Based on the pictures and notes given, write a story.

When writing your story, you should : use all the notes given elaborate on the notes given to make it more interesting provide an ending for the story make sure your story is not less than 150 words.

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Question 7

The following are the short story and novel studied in the Literature Component is English Language.

1. Around the World in 80 Days – Jules Verne

2. How I Met Myself - David A. Hill3. The Railway Children - Edith Nesbitt (retold by

John Escott)

Based on one of the short story and novel above, write about the character you like most. Give reasons for your opinion and provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

Your response should be: not less than 50 words in continuous writing form (not note form)

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(10 marks)KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT