SULIT 1119/2

NAME : _______________________________________________________
CLASS : ______________________________________________________________

SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN AGAMA SEGAMAT

YEAR-END
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
FORM 4
OCTOBER 2017
2 HOURS

DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

Instructions
1. Write your personal details in the space provided.
2. This question paper consists of four sections : Section A, Section B, Section C and
Section D.
3. Answer all sections in this question paper.
4. Questions in Section A have four options. Answer each question by writing the correct
answers on the space provided on page 12.

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This question booklet consists of 12 printed pages

Prepared by, Confirmed by,

……………………………… ………………………………

(SITI NUR IQMA BT SAMSUDIN) (NORMAH BINTI HITAM)

English Language Teacher, Head of Language Department,
SMKA Segamat SMKA Segamat

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Section A
[ 15 marks ]
Questions 1 – 8
For each of the questions, read the question first, then study the information given to find the
best answer. Then circle the answer A, B, C or D on the answer sheet provided.

TIPS ABOUT SHOES

~ Shoes have to be comfortable.

~ Choose shoes that fit well.
~ Change into a different pair every day because wearing
one pair continuously wears it out.
~ Take care of your shoes by applying shoe cream or
polish.

1. You should change shoes daily in order to

A wear them comfortably
B make them last longer
C keep them shiny

PETALING JAYA: The public needs to be constantly reminded of the Social

Welfare Department’s hotline “Talian Nur” set up to offer assistance to the
poor, needy, and anyone in need of aid.
“The hotline is effective because it makes the department accessible to
the public,” said the department’s Director, Rashid Zainal.
More information can be obtained directly from the Social Welfare
Depatment’s website at www.swd.gov.my.
As Malaysians, this is how we can help each other. Inform us if you
know of those in need of help.

2. The aim of the hotline is to

A make the department within reach of the public

B help all Malaysians settle their financial problems
C remind the public of the Social Welfare Department’s needs through Talian Nur.
D obtain more information about the Social Welfare Department.

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3. The phrase the poor, needy and anyone in need of aid most probably refers to
A social workers
B welfare officers
C private school children who are in need.
D unemployed single parents

EAT COLOURS FOR A GOOD HEALTH

4. The advertisement means that you should eat

A fruits and vegetables to have colourful lives.
B fruits and vegetables to stay healthy.
C colourful food to be healthy.
D food colouring to be healthy.

STUDENTS MUSIC CHOICE

15
NO OF STUDENTS

10 BOYS
GIRLS
5

0
ROCK CLASSIC COUNTRY
MUSIC

5. Based on the bar graph above, we know that

A boys like rock music the most
B girls like classic music the least
C boys prefer country to rock music
D girls prefer country to classic music

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How did you enjoy your It was raining cats and dogs there. I
holiday at Fraser’s Hill, could hardly go out. When I did, I got
Sam? wet, and now I’m having the flu.

6. From the dialogue above, we know that Sam had

A enjoyed his holiday
B an interesting time
C caught the flu before the holiday
D a miserable holiday

It is worrying to read reports in the newspaper stating how some students are depressed due to
exam pressure. Some students burn the midnight oil and tire themselves out so they can ace their
examinations. The constant pressure from parents and the society did not help to resolve the issue.
I am worried that our students will be just drones who produce strings of good results but lack soft
skills and have inability to socialize well. It shows the emphasis on the amount of competition that is
now becoming unhealthy.
Concerned

7. The writer believes that students

A need to work hard to score well in the examination

B are pressured to do extremely well in the examination
C are crazy to take too many subjects in the examination
D should burn the midnight oil to score well in their examination

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FIRE EXIT
Keep Clear

8. The purpose of this notice is to

A remind the public not to block the exit door
B encourage the public to use the exit door
C inform the public where the exit door is
D advise the public to keep the door open

Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage.

Two teenagers from the Shelter Home for Children will climb Mount Kinabalu to raise
funds for the home and create awareness _ __9_ _ child protection. N.Regina, 17, and Seow
Kok Meng, 14, said that the home had provided ___10___ with care and protection since they
were young. Now, they want to give something back.
The 'Mount Kinabalu Shelter Home - A Climb of Hope" would be ___11___ from April
25th to 28th, in which the two would attempt to trek up the mountain with thirty others. They
would also speak to people about the ___12___ of children from broken homes. Regina said
she had her schooling interrupted when her father died. Faced with financial difficulty, her
mother sent her to the home when she ___13___ eleven. Since then, she had been able to
attend school.
Seow said he wanted to raise RM15,000 for the Shelter Home. He was sent to the
home when he was seven, adding that the home had helped him with his studies. Meanwhile,
Miss Malaysia / World 2009, Thanuja Ananthan and her twin sister, Anuja, ___14___ are
among the twenty volunteers, have pledged to take part. It is an uphill task, 15 the teens do not
mind doing it for charity.
[Adapted from The Star, 24 March 2012]

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9 A on 13. A is
B. of B are
C at C was
D over D were

10 A they 14. A who

B them B which
C their C whom
D theirs D whose

11 A holding 15. A unless

B holds B and
C hold C but
D held D so

12 A needs
B demands
C properties
D necessities

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Section B
(10 marks)
(Time suggested: 25 minutes)

Questions 16 to 25
Read the following text and answer the questions that follow.

The Leatherback Turtles

Terengganu is once again become one of the favourite tourist attractions since the
leatherback turtle has made a surprise return to nest in Rantau Abang Beach. During the
recent nesting, workers from the state’s Turtle and Marine Ecosystem Centre managed to
recover 40 eggs.

The species have been around for the past 75 million years and have survived cycle
of near extinction. In the 1550s, up to 10,000 female turtles would lay their eggs in Rantau
Abang Beach yearly. However, by the 1980s, the number had fallen to 800. According to
one of the Ecosystem Centre workers, pollution and over-fishing have been the causes for
the decrease in the number of female turtles coming to this beach to nest.

Another problem is the general decrease in the population of the leatherbacks,

causing them to be classified as an endangered species. A lot of eggs are poached by the
locals who sell them illegally in the nearby markets. Therefore, the respective authorities
have banned the sale of leatherback turtle eggs in the state. Besides that, since year
2000 a lot of eggs did not hatch because they were infertile. This is because very few
male leatherbacks come to the beach so most of the eggs do not get fertilised.

To overcome this problem, Malaysian scientists are planning to use advanced

reproductive biotechnology to fertilise the eggs. They will use the semen from the green
turtles and try to fertilise the leatherback eggs in order to get new hatching. Another
method being studied in the biotechnology programme is cloning.

Terengganu’s beaches are also landing sites for the Olive Ridley and Hawksbill, both
belonging to the species of green turtles.

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Questions 16 to 25
Using the information from the text, complete the table below.

Title 16)…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………..(1 mark)

Leatherback’s 17)…………………………………………………………………………………
favourite ……………………………………………………………………….…(1 mark)
nesting location

Two reasons for 18)…………………………………………………………………………………

decrease in ……………………………………………………………………….…(1 mark)
female turtles
coming to
Rantau Abang 19)…………………………………………………………………………………
Beach. …………………………………………………………………..………(1 mark)

Two reasons for 20)…………………………………………………………………………………

decline in ………………………………………………………………………… (1 mark)
leatherback
population. 21)…………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………….………(1 mark)

Two methods of 22)…………………………………………………………………………………

reproductive ……………………………………………………………………….…(1 mark)
biotechnology

23)…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………….……(1 mark)

Names of 24)…………………………………………………………………………………
Green turtles ……………………………………………………………………….…(1 mark)

25)…………………………………………………………………………………
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(10 marks)

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Section C
[25 marks]
[Time suggested : 50 minutes]

Questions 26 – 31 are based on the following passage.

1 On my way home from school one day, I saw a student from my class walking
ahead of me. His name was Ken. He was one of those students who never
mixed around and was always being teased for his ‘nerdy’ appearance. It
looked like he had emptied his locker and was carrying all his books home. I
thought to myself, ‘Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? 5
He must really be a nerd.’
2 As I continued walking, I saw a few students deliberately running towards
him. They knocked him over and sent his books scattering on the muddy
ground. His spectacles went flying, and when he looked up I saw this terrible
sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So, I went over to him and as 10
he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw a tear in his eye.
3 As I handed him his spectacles, I said, ‘Those guys are jerks. Let me
help you.’
4 He looked at me and said, ‘Hey thanks!’ There was a big smile on his
face. 15
5 It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick
up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near
me. We talked all the way home, and I carried his books. He turned out to be
a nice guy. We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Ken, the
more I liked him. 20
6 Monday morning came, and there was Ken with the huge stack of books
again. I stopped him and said, ‘Are you planning to build some serious
muscles by lugging this pile of books every day?’ He just laughed and
handed me half the books.
7 Over the next four years, Ken and I became best friends. When we 25
finished school, we both went on to different universities. When Ken
completed his medical studies, he invited me for his graduation. He had
been selected to give a speech on behalf of the students and he wanted me
to be present.
8 On graduation day, I saw Ken. He looked great. He was one of those 30
guys that really found himself after high school. He seemed more confident
and actually looked good in glasses. And judging by the people around him,
he had become one of the most popular guys on campus.
9 As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began. ‘Graduation
is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years - 35
your parents, your teachers, your siblings, but mostly your friends. I am here
to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give
them. I am going to tell you a story.’
10 I just looked at my friend with incredulity as he told the story of the first
day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of 40
how he had cleaned out his locker so that no one would have to clean his
clutter later. He also related how he had secretly stashed his mother’s
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sleeping pills and how he had planned to commit suicide.

11 I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy
told us all about his weakest moment.
12 ‘But that afternoon I unexpectedly met Mark. We spent some time
together talking and laughing. I realised at that moment that if I had killed
myself, I would have missed out on many other similar occasions that might
follow.’
13 Then he turned directly to me and said, ‘So you see, my friend, when you
talked to me that day, you actually did a lot more. You saved my life.’

(Adapted from www.inspirationalstories.com)

26 From paragraph 2:
(a) describe the unfortunate incident that happened to Ken

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(b) how did Mark react to this incident

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27 (a) From paragraph 5, describe how Mark felt about his new friendship with Ken.

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(b) From paragraph 7, what was Ken’s ambition?

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28 From paragraph 8, state two changes that Mark observed in his friend.

(i) .............................................................................................................................[1 mark]

(ii)..............................................................................................................................[1 mark]

29 From paragraph 10,

(a) how was Ken planning to kill himself?

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(b) which word conveys the meaning of ‘disbelief’?

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30 What made Ken change his mind about committing suicide that day? Give a reason to
support your answer.

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31. Based on the passage given, write a summary on

• how Mark became Ken’s friend and
• how Mark saved Ken’s life without realising it

Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original
meaning.

Your summary must

• be in continuous writing form (not in note form)
• use material from line 6 to line 39
• not be longer than 130 words, including the ten words given below

Begin your summary as follows :

When Mark saw Ken being bullied he rushed over to help …...........

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Section D
[20 marks]
[Time suggested : 35 minutes]

32 Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.

The Charge of the Light Brigade

Half a league, half a league,

Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
“Forward, the Light Brigade!
Charge for the guns!” he said.
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

“Forward, the Light Brigade!”

Was there a man dismayed?
Not though the soldier knew
Some one had blundered.
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do & die.
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Cannon to right of them,

Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volleyed and thundered;
Stormed at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of Hell
Rode the six hundred.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

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(a) How many soldiers are there in the Light Brigade?

…………………………………………………………………………………..………………...[1 mark]

(b) In stanza 1, what was the light brigade ordered to do?

………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….[1 mark]

(c) In stanza 2, the word ‘theirs’ refers to

………………………………………………………………………………………………..........[1 mark]

(d) What weapon did the Russian used in the war?

………………………………………………………………………………………………..........[1 mark]

(e) Which line in the poem tells us that the soldiers obeyed the order without question?

………………………………………………………………………………………………..........[1 mark]

(f) What happened to the soldiers in stanza 3?

………………………………………………………………………………………………..........[1 mark]

(g) Who won the battle?

………………………………………………………………………………………………..........[1 mark]

(h) Why do you think the poet refers the valley as ‘the Valley of Death’?

………...…………….………………………………………………………………………….….[1 mark]

(i) If you are one of the soldier in the Light Brigade, are you going to follow the order to move
forward? Why?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2 marks]

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ANSWER SHEET FOR SECTION A

1 A B C D 9 A B C D

2 A B C D 10 A B C D

3 A B C D 11 A B C D

4 A B C D 12 A B C D

5 A B C D 13 A B C D

6 A B C D 14 A B C D

7 A B C D 15 A B C D

8 A B C D Examiner’s
Code

Section Marks

A 15

B 10

C 25

D 25

Total 70

KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

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