SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN BANDAR SUNGAI PETANI

MID YEAR EXAMINATION ( 2HOURS)

ENGLISH FORM 1
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DATE : 19/05/2015 NAME : ________________________________

TIME : 4.10 - 6.10 pm FORM : ___________

Answer all questions in this paper.

SECTION A
( 10 marks)
The text below is about ants.
Read the text below. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is
one grammatical error in each line.
The errors has been underlined. Then, 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 this text.

Question 1

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 SECTION B
( 30 marks)
Question 2 (10 marks)
Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) - (j)

Do you want to keep up with the latest research and discoveries in science? There
are many good websites that you can visit to make that easy. One great site is called
Science News for Kids. This site reports science news covering a wide range of
subjects. The articles are written with the interests and educational experience of
younger readers in mind, but adults will find this site suitable for them as well.
Another wonderful site, one that I check out every day, is called Science Daily. The
site is constantly updated with news, often about exciting findings that change how we
look at the world and the universe. Whether it’s newly unearthed discoveries about
creatures that have been extinct for millions of years, or the latest advances in cures for
human diseases; you’ll find it at Science Daily.
These sites post stories, news and also archive all the past articles. That way you
can enter a search term and find articles on just about anything related to science that
they’re ever published.

Question (a) - (j)

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

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Question 3 (10 marks)
Read the leaflet below. Then, answer questions (a) - (i)

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Questions (a) - (d)
Based on the notice, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

a The family carnival is organised to raise funds. ___________ (1 mark)

b The proceeds from the carnival will go to orphans only. ___________ (1 mark)
c Both adults and children can take part in the activities. ___________ (1 mark)
d The family day is only for residents in Putrajaya. ___________ (1 mark)

Questions (e) - (i)

Read the leaflet carefully and answers the questions below.
e) State an activity that children below the age of ten can do.
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f) Which activity is regarded as a rare opportunity?
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g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the leaflet.

Meaning Phrase
(i) strengthen family relationships ____________________________ (1 mark)
(ii) special food that is unique to the ____________________________ (1 mark)
particular area

h) What do you understand by the term ‘a fun filled fiesta’ as used in the leaflet ?
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i) Why do you think the carnival is for Malaysian citizens only?
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j) You want to tell your father who is working in another town about this Family Carnival.
You want your father to take the family out on this day. In about 50 words, write a letter
to him about the activities. In your letter:
 Give reasons why your family should attend
 Add another relevant information to make your writing interesting

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(10 marks)
SECTION C (LITERATURE COMPONENT)
Question 4 (Poems - Sad I Ams) - (5 marks)
Read the poem below carefully. The answer questions (a)-(d)

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(a) Where are the scrapings from?
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(1 mark)

(b) Why does the liquid paper mar instead of mend?

(1 mark)
(c) In which line of the poem does it state that the battery has no more charge left?

(1 mark)
(d) Why do you think the garden is overgrown with weeds?

(2 marks)

Question 5 (Short Story - Fair’s Fair) - (10 marks)

Based on the short story “Fair’s Fair” that you have read, write about a lesson you have
learnt from the story. Support your answer with the evidence from the novel.

Write:
 In not less than 50 words
 In continuous writing (not in note form)

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 SECTION D(Reading Comprehension)
(15 marks)
Question 6
Read the following text.

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Read the passage carefully and answer questions (a)-(i)

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(a) Why was Mr Tan tempted to keep the money?
(1 mark)
(b) Why did he feel guilty?
(1 mark)
(c) How do we know Mr Tan was disturbed about keeping the briefcase?
(1 mark)
(d) How would you describe Mee Yen?
(1 mark)
(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phase from the passage.
Meaning Word/Phase
(i) only source of income
(ii) the back part of something
(iii) money
(iv) grateful

(f) Why was the passenger happy his briefcase back?

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(g) What valuable lessons did Mr Tan learn from this experience?State two lessons.
(i) _____________________________________________________________(1 mark)
(ii) ____________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
(h) What do you think would have happened had Mr Tan decided to keep the briefcase?
(i) _____________________________________________________________(1 mark)
(ii)_____________________________________________________________(1 mark)
(i) Why is better to carry traveller’s cheques when you go abroad?Give two reasons.
(i) ____________________________________________________________(1 mark)
(ii) ____________________________________________________________(1 mark)

SECTION E (Guided Writing)

(30 marks)

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Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question
The picture below shows a school fund raising event. Based on the picture given, write a
report of the event for your school magazine.

When writing about the event, you should:

 Describe what happened
 Express what your felt
 Suggest ways to make the event more exciting
 Write between 120 and 150 words.

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Prepared by, Checked by, Approved by,

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(Pn Adawiyah Mohamad) (Pn Siti Rohana Darus) (En Azhar Bin Dun)
Subject Teacher English Head Panel Senior Subject Teacher

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