PEPERIKSAAN BERSAMA SPM BAHASA INGGERIS 2008

MARK SCHEME (PAPER 1)

QUESTION 1 : DIRECTED WRITING
Format:
F1

Title

1 mark

Content Points:
C1

avoid deserted places

1 mark

E1

elaboration of C1

1mark

C2

avoid talking to strangers

1 mark

E2

elaboration of C2

1 mark

C3

avoid walking alone

1 mark

E3

elaboration of C3

1 mark

C4

always inform others of your whereabouts

1 mark

E4

elaboration of C4

1 mark

C5

always refuse offers from strangers

1 mark

E5

elaboration of C5

1 mark

C6

always memorize important telephone numbers

1 mark

E6

elaboration of C6

1 mark

C7

students own point

1 mark

E7

elaboration of C7

1 mark

Allocation of marks:
Content (C)
Format
Points
Elaborations of points
Total

OVERALL MARKS FOR DIRECTED WRITING

1 mark
7 marks
7 marks
--------15 marks

CONTENT (C) : 15 marks

LANGUAGE (L) : 20 marks
(refer to criteria for Language)
TOTAL
: 35 MARKS

BAND SCALE FOR LANGUAGE (Directed Writing)

Mark
range
A
(19 -20)

(16 -18)

(13 -15)

Description of criteria
The language is accurate apart from occasional first draft slips.
Sentence structure is varied and shows that the candidate is able to use
sentence length and type to achieve an intended effect.
Vocabulary shows some sophistication and is used with precision.
Punctuation is accurate and helpful to the reader.
Spelling is accurate across the full range of vocabulary used.
Paragraphs have unity and appropriately linked.
The style is formal, informative and concise.
The tone is polite and courteous.
The language is almost always accurate but there may be more minor
or first draft slips.
Errors may also arise from more ambitious structure which are
imperfectly understood.
Sentences show some variation, length and type, including the
confidents use of complex sentences.
Punctuation is almost always accurate and generally helpful to the
reader.
Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended shades of meaning with
some precision.
Spelling is nearly always accurate.
It is written in paragraphs and shows some unity and is usually linked
appropriately.
The style is formal and avoids digression.
The tone is polite enough and generally appropriate and informative.
The language is largely accurate to communicate meaning clearly to the
reader.
Simple structures are used without error; mistakes may occur when
more sophisticated structures are attempted.
Vocabulary is adequate to convey intended meaning although it may
not be sufficiently developed to achieve precision.
Sentences show some variety of length and structure although there is a
tendency to repeat some sentence types, giving it a monotonous effect
Punctuation is generally accurate although errors occur in more
complex uses.
It is written in paragraphs which show some unity, although links may
be absent or inappropriate.
The style shows some understanding of the need to be formal.
There may be occasional lapses in the tone but an attempt to be polite
and informative is evident.

(10 -12)

(7 9)

Ui

(4 6)

The language is sufficiently accurate.

There will be patches of clarity particularly when simple structures are
used.
Mistakes will occur when more complex sentences are attempted.
There may be some variety of sentence length and type but this may not
be successful in enhancing meaning or arousing interest.
Vocabulary is adequate but lacks precision.
Simple words are spelt correctly, but errors may occur when unfamiliar
words are used.
Punctuation is generally correct but does not enhance or clarify
meaning.
Sentence separation errors may occur.
It is written in paragraphs which may show some unity in topic.
The style shows an attempt has been made to achieve formality but this
may not be sustained.
The tone is not always appropriate although it is evident that the
candidate has some understanding of what is required.
Meaning is never in doubt but single word errors sufficiently frequent
and serious to hamper precision and speed of reading.
Some simple structures will be accurate but accuracy is not sustained
for long.
Vocabulary is limited and either too simple to convey precise meaning
or are imperfectly understood.
Simple words will usually be spelt accurately but mistakes will occur
when more difficult words are used.
It will have paragraphs but these lack unity and links are incorrectly
used or it may not be paragraphed at all.
There may be errors of sentence separation and punctuation.
The style may failed to achieve the requirement of this task.
The tone may be inappropriate for a piece of writing.
Meaning is usually fairly clear.
The reader feels that the correction of single word errors may
produce a piece of fairly accurate English but the incidence of errors is
high and will definitely impede the reading.
A few simple structures are used accurately.
Vocabulary may not extend beyond a simple range of words that are
inadequate to express intended shades of meaning.
Punctuation will sometimes be used correctly but sentence separation
errors may occur.
Paragraphs may not be used, or if used, show a lack of planning
There may be frequent spelling errors.
The style may not be accurate or if it is, may not show understanding of
detailed requirements of the task.
The tone is inappropriate.

Uii
(2 3)

Uiii
(0-1)

Some sense will usually be decipherable but some of the errors will be
multiple, requiring the reader to re-read and re-organise before meaning
becomes clear.
Whole sections will make little or no sense.
There are unlikely to be more than one or two accurate sentences.
The content is comprehensible but its tone and style are hidden by the
density of errors.
Scripts in this category are almost entirely impossible to recognize as
pieces of English.
Whole sections may make no sense at all or are copied from the task
Award 1 mark if some sense can be obtained.
The mark 0 should only be awarded if it makes no sense at all from
beginning to end.

Question 2
SECTION B: CONTINUOUS WRITING
MARKING METHOD
1. Each composition should be read slowly and carefully.
2. Underline all errors and place ticks () to indicate good use of the language or
structures.
3. Assign the script to one of the levels of performance described. If the script meets
all or nearly all the criteria given in the description, it should be placed at the top
of the marking range for that level. On the other hand, a script that fits the
description but is less complete in its coverage of the criteria should be placed at
the bottom end of the mark range for the particular level.
CRITERIA FOR MARKING LANGUAGE
MARK
RANGE
A
44 - 50
(Excellent)

B
38 43
(Good)

C
32 -37
(Competent)

DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA
Language is entirely accurate.
Sentence structures vary in length and type for intended purpose.
Vocabulary is sophisticated and is used with precision.
Spelling is accurate throughout.
Punctuation is accurate and helpful.
Paragraphs are appropriately linked.
The topic is addressed with relevance and interest of reader is
aroused and sustained throughout the writing.
Language is almost always accurate.
Sentence structures show some variation.
Vocabulary is wide enough to show intended shades of meaning
with precision.
Spelling is nearly always accurate.
Punctuation is almost always accurate and generally helpful.
Paragraphs show some unity and are appropriately linked.
The piece of writing is relevant to the topic and is interesting.
Language is largely accurate.
Able to communicate meaning clearly.
Correct use of simple structures but makes mistakes in more
sophisticated structures.
Vocabulary is adequate to convey intended meaning but sometimes
not precise
Sentences show some variety in length and type.
Tendency to repeat some sentence types. A bit monotonous.
Punctuation is generally accurate.
Paragraphs show some unity but links may be absent or

inappropriate.
Some interest is aroused but not sustained.
D
26 31
(Modest)

E
20 25
(Fair)

U (i)
14 19
(Poor)

U (ii)
8 13
(Very poor)

U (iii)
07
(Not English)

Language is sufficiently accurate to communicate meaning.

There are patches of clarity especially when using simple
structures.
Some variety of sentence length and type but purpose is not clear.
Vocabulary is adequate but not precise.
Punctuation is generally correct but does not clarify meaning.
Paragraphs show lack of planning.
More spelling errors.
The topic is addressed with some relevance.
Meaning never in doubt.
Many serious errors and this affects the speed of reading.
Accuracy cannot be sustained for long.
Vocabulary is limited.
Paragraphs lack unity and links are incorrectly used.
Sentence separation errors.
Partial treatment of the topic is given.
Meaning is fairly clear and becomes blurring at times.
High incidence of errors impedes reading.
Very few accurate sentences.
Sentences are simple and very often repetitive.
Punctuation is only sometimes accurate.
Paragraphs lack unity.
Frequent errors may cause blurring.
However, communication is established.
Can get some sense from the script.
Errors are many and are multiple word errors.
Content may be comprehensible but high incidence of linguistic
errors makes meaning become blurred.
Only one or two accurate simple sentences.
Far short of the required number of words.
Almost entirely impossible to recognize as pieces of English.
Award one mark if a little sense can be obtained.
The mark of 0 should only be given if the script makes no sense at
all from beginning to end.
Not English = 0 mark

ANSWER SCHEME (BAHASA INGGERIS KERTAS 2)

SECTION A
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. D
6. D
7. D
8. C
9. B
10. B
11. B
12. C
13. B
14. D
15. B
SECTION B
16. LETS ENJOY THE FIESTA
17. Ministry of Tourism Malaysia
18. Perlis State Government
19. 3 September 2008/ 3rd September 2008
20. 8.00 pm
21. Stadium Complex , (Kangar, Perlis)
22. Nishah Omar/ Menario/ Danny Khoo
23. Nishah Omar/ Menario/ Danny Khoo
24. Ice-cream eating/Fruit juice drinking/ Fruits carving/Cooking
25. Mango/ durian/ mango and/or durian
(QUESTIONS 16 20 ACCEPT UPPER OR LOWER CASES)

SECTION C

26

(a)

An elephant/ The elephant/ elephant/ She saw an elephant.

(b)

(choose one)
- Lek could run up the elephants trunk.
- Lek could perch on the elephants head.
(Lifting is allowed: lines 9-10)

27

(a)

(choose one)
- Because the Thai law considers them as livestock rather than as wild
animals. (lifting allowed: lines 20-21)
- Because they were not covered under Thailands rules (and owners could
do what they wished with the elephants).
(Accept lifting: lines 21-23, beginning with they were not. with them.

(b)

(choose one)
- Because she was shocked to see the elephants being whipped, beaten,
and abused.
- She felt sorry for the elephants being whipped, beaten, and abused.
- She saw them whipped, beaten, and abused.
(Accept lifting: line 27)

28

(a)

to take matters in her own hands / take matters in her own hands

(b)

(choose one)
- so that the elephants could roam free.
- so that the elephants will be safe.
- so that the elephants will be secure.
(Lifting allowed : lines 39-40)

29

(choose any two)

She sold her house.
She sold her car.
She sold everything she owned.
She used the profits from her travel agency (for the upkeep of the elephant
conservation).
(lifting is allowed: lines 42-44)

30

Accept any relevant answer.

(lifting is not allowed)

31

Summary points
( 1 mark for each content point maximum of 10 marks)
1

subjected to a training ritual/

confined in cages, poked with wooden spikes, and beaten (must have all the
three abuses)

They were prodded with a sharpened steel hook

whipping (if they were rebellious)

(Many of) the working elephants had heavy harnesses around their necks,

and were scarred (where they had been rubbed raw by the hauling chains).

Lek learned to use the media and conservation organizations to draw attention
to the plight of Thai elephants.

She decided that the elephants needed a place to roam free (,safe and secure).

She was given permission to use the government forest area (temporarily).

(To get the project started), she sold her house,

10

her car,

11

and virtually everything she owned.

12

She used the profits from her travel agency to pay for the upkeep pf the
elephant conservation.

13

She opened the (non-profit) Elephant Nature Park (with the help from
elephant enthusiasts and wildlife charities).

Marks for Summary:

1

Content Points:

Language:

10 marks
5 marks (refer to summary mark scheme)
-------------

Total:

15 marks
-------------

Mark band for Language (Summary)

Marks

Paraphrasing

Marks

Use of English

A sustained attempt is made to

rephrase the text language
Expression is secure
Allow phrases from the text which
are difficult to substitute

There is noticeable attempt to

rephrase text
The summary is free from stretches of
concentrated lifting
Expression is largely secure

Limited attempt is made to rephrase

the text
Expression is not always secure

Wholesale copying of the text

material
Attempts to substitute language at a
single word level
Irrelevant sections of the text will be
more frequent

More or less a complete transcript of

the text
Originality is barely noticeable
Random lifting of irrelevant sections
of the text

Occasional slips but language is

accurate
Any occasional errors are slips or
minor errors
Sentence structure is varied
Ability to use complex syntax
outside text structure
Punctuation is accurate and helpful
Spelling is secure across full range
of vocabulary used
Language is almost always accurate
Minor errors are isolated and almost
noticeable
Some variation in sentence
structures
Punctuation is accurate and
generally helpful
Spelling is nearly always secure
Errors may occur in the use of
ambitious vocabulary
The language is largely accurate
with some instances of serious errors
Very little variation in sentence
structures
Spelling is not always secure
especially with difficult words
Meaning is not in doubt but serious
errors are becoming more frequent
Simple structures will be accurate
but not sustained for long
Simple punctuation is correct but
there are occasional errors of
sentence separation
Spellings of simple words may be
correct
Irrelevant or distorted details will
destroy the sequence in some places
Heavy frequency of serious errors
which impede reading
Fractured syntax is more pronounced
Punctuation falters
Frequent sentence separation errors

SECTION D
Answer Scheme

32.

Poem
If

(a)

(i)

One should not be afraid to take risks

[1 mark]

(ii)

(b)

When we take the risks in doing something we should never regret our
decisions or actions.
[1 mark]

Hold on
[1 mark]

(c)

One should not be afraid to work hard when one is young

[2 marks]

33.

Short Story
The Sound Machine

(a)

The box that Klausner was working on/ the Sound Machine
[1 mark]

(b)

At the wooden shed behind Klausners house.

(at Klausners house is not acceptable)
[1 mark]

(c)

He was afraid that people may not understand his experimental invention
or any other answer to that effect.
[1 mark]

(c)

(Any answer that address the question based on the story specifically)
Example:
No, he was too carried away by his experiment
or,
Yes because it was ridiculous to ask the doctor to stitch up a tree.
[2 marks]

Question 34
For this question, marks are awarded as follows:
CONTENT
LANGUAGE

:
:

10 marks
5 marks
------------TOTAL
:
15 marks
------------When marking for CONTENT in Question 34, you will arrive at the correct mark by referring to
the band descriptors and deciding which band best fits the marks to be awarded.
MARK BAND FOR CONTENT
SCORE
9-10

BAND DESCRIPTORS
A response that falls into this category contains a majority of the following
characteristics:
Response is relevant to the task specified
Explanation given is supported with evidence from the text
Main and supporting ideas are relevant to the task specified
Ideas presented are clear, well-organised and easily understood

7-8

A response that falls into this category contains a majority of the following
characteristics:
Response is relevant to the task specified
Explanation given is usually supported with evidence from the text
Main and supporting ideas are mostly relevant to the task specified

5-6

A response that falls into this category contains a majority of the following
characteristics:
Response is intermittently relevant to the task specified
Explanation given is usually supported with little evidence from the text
Writing contains some ideas that are relevant to the task specified
Ideas presented are generally clear, can be understood but lack organization
Intermittently relevant means at times relevant, at times not

3-4

A response that falls into this category contains a majority of the following
characteristics:
Response is barely relevant to the task specified
Explanation given is unlikely to have textual support
Writing contains ideas that are hardly relevant to the task
Ideas presented may be difficult to understand

1-2

Has no understanding of the requirements of the task

No explanation given
Writes in a disorganized way no coherence
Ideas are irrelevant to the task

Response provided in language other than English or no response.

Response has nothing to do with the novel

When marking for LANGUAGE in Question 34, you will arrive at the correct mark by
referring to the band descriptors and deciding which band best fits the marks to be
awarded.
MARK BAND FOR LANGUAGE
MARKS
5

USE OF LANGUAGE
Apart from very occasional slips, the language is accurate
Any occasional errors are either first draft slips or minor errors
Sentence structure is varied
Punctuation is accurate and helpful to the readers
Spelling is secure across the full range of vocabulary used

The language is almost always accurate

Sentences will show some variation
Punctuation is accurate and generally helpful
Spelling is nearly always secure

The language is largely accurate

Simple structures tend to dominate
Serious errors are not frequent, although they are noticeable
Serious errors may occur when more sophisticated structures are
attempted
Punctuation is largely accurate
Spelling as almost secure

Meaning is not in doubt, but serious errors are becoming more frequent
Simple structures will be accurate, although this accuracy is not sustained
for long
Simple punctuation will usually be correct, with occasional errors of
sentence separation
Spelling is largely accurate, but mistakes will occur in handling the more
difficult words
Heavy frequency of serious errors, impeding the reading in many places
Fractured syntax is much more pronounced at this level and punctuation
falters
Errors of sentence separation are liable to be frequent