SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN (PEREMPUAN) METHODIST

JALAN CENDERASARI, 50480, KUALA LUMPUR.

UJIAN SELARAS 1 2017

BAHASA INGGERIS
TINGKATAN SATU
( 2 JAM )

Nama: Tingkatan 1:..

SECTION A
[10 marks]
(Time suggested : 15 minutes)

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.

Nowadays, many parents is busy with their jobs and careers. Most e.g. are_______________
spend long hours travelling up their workplace or getting stuck in the (a) __________________
frequent traffic jams, especially in cities. They go out into early in the (b) __________________
morning and come back home late in the evening. As the result, their (c) __________________
children have to stay on our own or with the babysitters most of the (d) __________________
time. However, most parents realise a importance of having a close (e) __________________
relationship with her children. During weekends, they will have (f) __________________
activities which can foster stronger relationships by their children. (g) __________________
Some may take their children by theme parks or go for picnics at the (h) __________________
sea. Others may go shopping or visit the grandparents. A lot of families (i) __________________
may choose to stay at home so they can just be together. (j) __________________

(10 marks)

SECTION B
[30 marks]
(Time suggested : 40 minutes)

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Question 2
Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) - (j).

Questions (a) (j) : Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.

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Question 3
Read the notice below. Then, answer questions (a) (j).

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

(a) The notice is for scuba divers. _____________ (1 mark)

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(b) Dead coral can be collected and brought home. _____________ (1 mark)

(c) Litter is not harmful to marine life. _____________ (1 mark)

(d) Coral reefs are important in the undersea ecosystem. _____________ (1 mark)

Questions (e) - (i): Read the provided information carefully and answer the questions below.

(e) Other than scuba divers, who else should observe the proper reef etiquette?
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(1 mark)
(f) What happens when you stand on coral?
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(1 mark)
(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the advertisements.

Meaning Phrase

i) weak and easily hurt __________________________________________

(1 mark)

ii) an object which floats on the sea __________________________________________

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(1 mark)

(h) Where will you likely find this notice?

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(1 mark)
(i) Why must we observe the reef etiquette?
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(j) Your friend is going for a scuba diving session in Pulau Payar, Langkawi. You would like to inform
him/her to observe the reef etiquette. In about 50 words, write an email to your friend.
In your email :
State the your reason for writing.
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Add other relevant details to make your e-mail interesting.

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From :

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(10 marks)

SECTION C
[20 marks]
(Time suggested : 20 minutes)

Question 4
Read the text below.

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

(a) Based on the passage, what is a friend?

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(1 mark)

(b) What are the things that friends usually do together?

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(2 marks)
(c) State two reasons why a friend is needed?
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(2 marks)
(d) What can one provide for a friend?
i.___________________________________________________________________________________

ii.___________________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

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

Meaning Word / Phrase

i) benefit _______________________________________

ii) not ordinary _______________________________________

iii) help _______________________________________

iv) hard _______________________________________

(4 marks)
(f) What do some childhood friends have that make their friendship last?
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(1 mark)
(g) A friend in need is a friend indeed means
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(1 mark)

(h) How can we maintain a friendship?

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ii.-
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[15 marks]

Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) (k).

(a) Who is the persona in the poem?

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(1 mark)
(b) In stanza one, what is the affectionate word used to call the child?
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(1 mark)

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(c) In stanza three, what is the child compared to?
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(1 mark)
(d) Name one good behaviour mentioned in the poem.
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(1 mark)
(e) What did the child do to his face?
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(1 mark)
(f) How did the child behave in front of his parent?
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(1 mark)

(g) In which line of the poem does it state that the child has not spend the money that has been provided for
lunch?
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(1 mark)
(h) No dropping of your school books.
No shrieking, childish treble.
Do you think the child is always this well behaved? Give a reason.
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(2 marks)

(i) Do you think the child did well in the exams? Give a reason.

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(2 marks)

(j) How do you think the persona will act when he/she reads the school report?

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(2 marks)

(k) Do you show good behavior to your mother or father when you want to give your school report? Give
your reason.

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[15 marks]

SECTION D
[40 marks]
(Time suggested : 45 minutes)
Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.
Your cousin wants to lose some weight. Write a letter giving him/her tips on how to lose weight.

breakfast control weight less snacking

fruits vegetables low calories - fat

exercise burn off excess calories

When writing out your letter :

you may use the notes given

write why it is important to lose weight healthily
add any other relevant information
write in not less than 150 words
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(30 marks)

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(Pn Noor Zalinawati binti Yusof) (Puan Surinder Kaur Gurnam Singh)
English Teacher Head of English Panel
Answer Scheme

English Form 1 Ujian Selaras 1

Section A
Question 1

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)

Question 2

Question 3

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