SJK(T) LADANG BANOPDANE, 35500 BIDOR, PERAK AUGUST MONTHLY TEST

ENGLISH PAPER 2 YEAR 5 /2017

Section A

Name : _________________________ (10 marks)

Study the notes below and use the information to complete the text.

-the largest flower in the -Known as ‘Brown

world. Cabbage’ by locals
because it looks like a
-size: maximum diameter of cabbage.
91 cm or 3 feet.

-no roots
-found in Malaysia, -has a unique scent
Borneo and Sumatra -a parasite
-smells of rotting meat
-attract insects that
pollinate this strange bloom

Based on the notes, complete the text below with the correct information.
The Rafflesia is the largest flower in the world. There are sixteen known species of Rafflesia.
The flowers are found in Malaysia, _________________________ (1). The Rafflesia has a
maximum diameter of 91 centimetre or 3 feet. The flower has no roots because it is a
_________________ (2). It steals its nutrient from plant to which it attaches itself. Some locals
call the Rafflesia bud “Brown Cabbage” because it looks like a ________________(3).

The flower also has a unique _____________________ (4). It smells of

___________________ (5). This attracts insects that pollinate this strange bloom.

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 SECTION B

B (i) Study the book cover and answer the following questions in the spaces provided.

List the details from the book cover.

i. Title : _____________________________________________________________

ii. Author : _____________________________________________________________

iii. Illustrator : _____________________________________________________________

(3 marks)

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Enriches the language and vocabulary

Reduces stress
THE A beneficial
and makes you BENEFITS hobby
happy
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READING

Provides knowledge and information

You are involved in the ‘Highly Immersive Program (HIP) at school and you love reading
books. Write an email to your friend telling him/her about the benefits of reading and why it
is important.
Write your answer between 50 to 80 words.

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From : Date : 24 July 2017

To : Time : 6.00 pm

Subject : Benefits of Reading

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Your friend

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Section C
(25 marks)
This section consists of two questions. Answer one question only.
Question 1

Write a story based on the picture below. You may use the words given to help you. Write
your answer in the space provided. Write your story between 80 to 100 words

recycling garbage separate

bags tie carry

bins helping daughter

Begin your story with:

Mrs Loh is going to take some household garbage for recycling. She is
arranging the old newspaper and magazines. Then ……

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(25 marks)