SECTION A

The text below is about a writer's first birthday party.

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.

Last Sunday was my fourteenth birthday. It was the important day for e.g. an

me because my father said I could celebrate it by (a) have a party for a) _________________

my friends and relatives. The whole family (b) is involved in helping b) _________________

me plan the party. First, (c) her sisters made the invitation cards. c) _________________

After that, we sent them to all the guests. My brother helped to (d) d) _________________

decorating the house with streamers (e) but balloons. My father e) _________________

bought all kinds of food and drinks. My mother (f) bakes a chocolate f) _________________

cake for me. When the important day arrived, I (g) am so delighted. g) _________________

My friends and relatives brought me (h) wonderfully birthday gifts. h) _________________

Then, it was time to blow out the candles (i) at my birthday cake i) _________________

while everybody sang the birthday song. I really (j) enjoy my first j) _________________

birthday party. I think all the guests had a great time too.

(10 marks)

SECTION B
Question 2
Read the advertisement below. Then answer questions (a) (j)

Advertisement Corner

Big Savings at Happening Book House

Maxim Sports Store! Opens daily from 8.00 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.

Journey the world under one roof!

We are having a grand sale from
Encyclopedias, comics, magazines,
10 August to 20 August.
horror and sci-fi novels and football
annuals just for you. Broaden your
All sports equipment is sold at a
knowledge and open your minds to
discount between 10% and 50%.
the wonders beyond what you see and
already know.
Tennis and badminton racquets, table
A special discount for school students
tennis bats 20%
who show us your student IDs your
Sports shoes 50%
school library card or even your name
Shuttlecocks 10%
tag will do. University students who
Golf clubs and balls 40%
produce their matriculation cards can
also enjoy the discount.
Do not miss this chance of a lifetime.
Read and relax at our Reading Hole. It
See you at:
is quiet and air-conditioned. It is also
free!
Maxim Sports Store, 12, Jalan 10/12,
42600 Petaling Jaya
Pay us a visit today at:
32, Tingkat 1, Bangunan Restu Perdana,
From 10.00 a.m. to midnight 47300 Petaling Jaya

Meals on wheels
Mak Temahs Tasty Nasi Lemak

You do not have to leave your home for this famous nasi lemak. From 22 January onwards, we
will deliver this delicious dish right up to your doorstep. We are offering a free delivery of Mak
Temahs nasi lemak to areas in Damansara Utama and Mutiara Damansara. You can choose
from three scrumptious delivery meal offers at unbelievable prices!

Set A RM6.50
Nasi lemak with
a boiled eggSet B RM9.50
Nasi lemak with a chicken drumstick and a can of soft drinkSet C RM12.50
Nasi lemak with a chicken drumstick, squid and a can of soft drink
Call us today at 03-4111 5669 to place your order.

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

a) Maxim Sports Store will be having a sale for a fortnight. ________________ (1 mark)
b) Happening Book House is open on Saturdays. ` ________________ (1 mark)
c) Meals on Wheels will start its delivery service on 22 January. ________________ (1 mark)
d) Students can borrow sports equipment from Maxim Sports Store. ________________ (1 mark)

Questions (e) (i): Read the advertisement carefully and answer the questions below.
e) What is the discount rate for sports shoes in Maxim Sports Store?
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(1 mark)
f) How many types of delivery meals are offered by Meals on Wheels?
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g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the advertisement.
Meaning Word/Phrase
i. Tasting very good
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ii. In the same building
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h) Why do you think a person will buy a shuttlecock from Maxim Sports Store?
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i) Why do you think a person will buy food using delivery service from Meals on Wheels?
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j) You plan to treat your cousin to one of the meals from Meals on Wheels.
In about 50 words, write an e-mail to your cousin.
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State the meal you have chosen for him/her
Give reasons to support your choice
Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

To:

From:

Subject:

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(10 marks)

SECTION C
Question 3
Read the text below.

Dear Dahlia,
Thank you for sharing your experience about your most embarrassing moment. I'm sure if I had
mistaken somebody else for my mother, it would have been embarrassing as well. It must have very
funny to see the look on the stranger's face when you took her hand, thinking she was your mother.
I would like to give you some advice on handling pimples since you asked me about my first
experience. Well, I woke up feeling a slight red bump on my cheek. I could not see it clearly but I knew
it was there. Soon at school, my friends pointed the pimple out to me. To my dismay, it got bigger as
the day went on! My mother and Shirley, my cousin told me to wash my face twice a day. They told me
that everything would be fine. However, by the end of the day, my pimple had evolved into a big and
round whitehead.
I never had pimples before so I did not know what could have caused it to appear. According to
some articles that I read online, there were a few factors that caused skin problems. Among them were
a hormone imbalance and eating lots of junk food.
Let me continue telling you about my experience. I found it difficult to control the feeling of
wanting to squeeze the pimple. I could see it clearly in the mirror. My father warned me that popping a
pimple will not get rid of the problem. No doubt, you will get rid of the fluid inside the pimple but you
will still have a red blotch remaining on your cheek that will take time to disappear. Furthermore,
squeezing the pimple will release the same bacteria that caused the breakout in the first place. This will
allow it to spread to other areas on your face.
My advice is that whatever you do, please do not squeeze the pimple on your face. Otherwise,
you will have a face looking like the surface of the moon. Patience is the key as your pimple will
disappear sooner if you leave it alone.
Well, that's all for your letter. Please take care.

Yours sincerely,
Suraya

Read the text carefully and answer questions (a) (h).

a) What was Dahlia's most embarrassing moment?

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(1 mark)

b) Who told Suraya to wash her face twice a day?

i. __________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
ii. __________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
c) State two factors that contribute to skin problems.
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(1 mark)
ii. __________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

d) State two effects of squeezing pimples on one's face.

i. __________________________________________________________________________
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(1 mark)
ii. __________________________________________________________________________
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(1 mark)

e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the text.

Meaning Word
i. a very small degree
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ii. a sad feeling
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iii. bursting
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iv. vanish
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(4 marks)

f) Why was it hard for Suraya to control herself from squeezing her pimple?

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(1 mark)

g) Why did Suraya say that patience is key when having pimples?

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(1 mark)

h) State two ways to reduce skin problems among teenagers.

i. __________________________________________________________________________
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(1 mark)
ii. __________________________________________________________________________
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(15 marks)

Question 4
Read the poem carefully. Then answer questions (a) (d)
 Heir Conditioning

Grand dad did you breathe

before air cons were invented
was it hard staying
alive without modern inventions?
Grandma weren't you flustered
as you fluttered with paper fans?
Could you communicate before
faxes and long distance calls
became basic necessities?

Grandchild we lived
before your age. Because
of our ignorance,
we did not know
pollution, stress, traffic jams
destruction of forests, streams and
hills
we feared God and nature
now nature fears you and
money is your new God.

M. SHANmughaligam

a) In stanza 1, what are faxes used for?

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(1 mark)

b) In stanza 2, what have been destroyed by the younger generation?

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(1 mark)

c) In stanza 2, what does the phrase money is your new God mean?

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(1 mark)

d) If you are the grandchild, would you fear nature? Give a reason for your response.

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(5 marks)

SECTION D

Question 5
You want to share with others the activities you can do to relax. You have decided to write an article
about it in your school magazine.

Relax
Spend time with family share
problems
Read a book take mind off worries
Exercise fresh, enjoy
Music calm, relaxes
When writing your article:
You must use the notes given
Suggest two other ways to relax
Add any relevant information
Write between 120 to 150 words

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