MODEL TEST SET 1

PAPER 1
SECTION A
Directed Writing
[35 marks]
[Time suggested : 45 minutes]

As the President of the Conservation and Nature Club of your school, you were chosen to attend a camp to
FRIM. Write a letter to your cousin telling him/her about your experiences at the camp.

Write your letter based on all the notes below:

• who were the organisers of the camp

• when was the camp held
• how long was the camp
• where was it held
• how you got to the camp
• state the number of participants and where they were from
• what were the activities held
• the benefits of attending this camp
• the problems you faced, if any
• whether you would or would not recommend your cousin to attend a similar camp, giving
reasons.

When writing the letter you should remember to:

• use the correct format as it is a letter to your cousin
• write in paragraphs
• add other relevant information

Note:
For your letter, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to 20 marks for the
quality of your writing.

SECTION B
Continuous Writing
[50 marks]
[Time suggested : One hour]

Write a composition of about 350 words on one of the following topics.

1 Describe a memorable school trip you experienced when you were in primary school.
2 Write a story ending with:
“ … If only she had listened to her grandfather.”
3 Students should be allowed to bring hand phones to school. Discuss
4 What changes would you like to see in the Malaysian education system?
5 Flowers.

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PAPER 2
SECTION A
[ 15 marks ]
[ Time suggested : 25 minutes ]

JOHOR BARU: Some RM150 million to RM200 million is spent on medicine for diabetes, high
blood pressure and high levels of cholesterol each year. The three medicines for these illnesses are
the most needed, reflecting the growth of such illnesses in the country.
The people’s unhealthy lifestyle is setting the Government back by RM90 million due to the
cost of supplying medicine to public hospitals. Heart disease is the number one killer in the
country. The factors for the disease include high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking and bad
eating habits.
These illnesses can be prevented by not smoking and through exercise. People should also be
more critical when choosing food and pick those with health benefits.

1 Based on the extract above, one way the people can help the Government to cut cost is by
A leading a healthy lifestyle
B criticising the food they eat
C buying expensive cigarettes
D buying the medicines themselves

Aromatherapy Scent Inhaler – Insomnia Relief

The Insomnia Relief Scent Inhaler is a natural blend of pure essential oils
with jojoba, known to have calming effects to help relieve the discomforts of
insomnia.

2 Aromatherapy Scent Inhaler helps one

A to be calm
B to sleep well
C to help people
D to be more comfortable

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Hon k!
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3 From the cartoon strip above, we know that we should

A listen to music while on the road
B honk when in a dangerous situation
C pay attention while crossing the road
D dance on the road with the music on

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 Spears – the world’s best toothbrush!
Buy your Spears toothbrush at any
Family Pharmacy outlet.
A 30 ml tube of White Toothpaste

S R
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will be given free.

SP
Hurry! Offer ends 28 February!

 4 From the advertisement, we know that

A we can buy the toothbrush at any outlet
B the special offer is on 28 February only
C a free Spears toothbrush is given with White Toothpaste
D we can get this special offer only at Family Pharmacy outlets

Oh goodness! Look at the

time! We have been working
for five hours now. Iʼm really
hungry.
Me too! Letʼs stop for a
while and grab a bite.

5 The idiom grab a bite means

A take a break
B catch something
C go out for a while
D get something to eat

Hobbies of Students in SMK Taman Harapan

38%

Playing computer games

11% Chatting on the internet
Watching movies
Reading
18% 17% Playing sports

16%

6 From the pie chart, we can infer that

A many students in SMK Taman Harapan enjoy reading
B many students of SMK Taman Harapan enjoy physical activity
C most students of SMK Taman Harapan like playing computer games
D very few students of SMK Taman Harapan like to chat on the Internet

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 FROM RM1850 BEIJING
• Return economy class air ticket: Kuala Lumpur/Beijing/
Kuala Lumpur
• 4 nights hotel accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Half-day city tour – Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City
• Visit to the Great Wall
SARITA TRAVELS
10, Jalan Lalang,
70200 Seremban
Tel: 06-7612341, 06-7612342

7 From the advertisement above, return air ticket means the ticket
A is only valid for air travel
B must be returned after you use it
C is valid for the journey to and fro
D is not valid after you have returned from your holiday

BANGSAR GARDEN
A new venue at the Bangsar Mall for you to fill your day with entertainment, pampering,
handmade and homemade goodies! Bring your spouse and children – there’ll surely be
something for everybody.
Date: 10th and 11th May onwards
(every alternate weekends)
Time: 11 am – 7 pm
Venue: East and West Wing Concourse
Bangsar Mall

8 When can one visit Bangsar Garden?

A Every day
B Every week
C Once a month
D Once a fortnight

Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage.

The Pulau Payar Marine Park, established 9 the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia consists of Pulau
Payar, Pulau Kaca, Pulau Lembu and Pulau Segantang. It is located approximately 15 nautical miles west of
Kuala Kedah, 19 nautical miles south of Langkawi Island and 32 nautical miles north of Pulau Pinang.
The four islands of Pulau Payar Marine Park are surrounded 10 coral reefs and are ideal
for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving. The calm and clear waters enable visitors to enjoy the
11 marine life. The average of 30 to 50 feet of visibility in the waters of the Pulau Payar Marine Park
ensures satisfaction for diving activity at all times.

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 Pulau Payar has four sandy beaches totalling about 200 metres in 12 . Its shallow waters are
protected from rough seas and are suitable for swimming and snorkelling. For the diver, the marine park
offers a variety of diving conditions; one can 13 on flat terrain to the west and around Pulau Segantang.
On the south western tip of the island there is an area known as the ‘Coral Garden’. It is 14 entirely
with brightly multi-coloured soft corals and is an inspirational sight. There are also artificial reefs which
will ensure the diver an unforgettable experience. The artificial reefs are marked with yellow buoys with
corresponding codes; Type Reefs (TR) and Boats Reefs (BR). There is also a 15 of tame baby black-tip
sharks in shallow waters just in front of the Marine Park Centre which can be hand-fed by visitors.
Source: http://www.langkawi-online.com/pages/marine-park.php

 9 A in
B by
C off
D with

10 A of
B by
C over
D with

11 A enchant
B enchants
C enchanted
D enchanting

12 A width
B length
C height
D weight

13 A dive
B dives
C dived
D diving

14 A cover
B covers
C covered
D covering

15 A herd
B group
C school
D battalion

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 SECTION B
[ 10 marks ]
[ Time suggested : 25 minutes ]

Questions 16 – 25
Read the following information on orang-utans and answer the questions that follow.

Once widespread throughout the forests of Asia, orang-utans are now confined to just two

islands, Sumatra and Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak). These are the only places in the world where

orang-utans live. Orang-utans live mainly in the trees, only occasionally coming to the ground.

Orang-utans sleep in their nests and they usually make a new one every evening. They also

build nests in the daytime to rest and play in. A mother with young children might build two or

three nests a day. They are woven in the branch of a tree and are usually very well made, like a big

basket. Often they are more than a metre across. Baby orang-utans are born in these nests.

Orang-utans eat fruit, young leaves, flowers, bark, insects and the occasional egg. Their

favourite fruit is durian. Essentially, they are vegetarian and do not eat meat or fish.

An infant orang-utan weighs aroung half a kilogram at birth. Adult females can grow to

around 1.3 metres in height and weigh around 45 kg. Males can reach 1.8 metres in height and

can weigh over 120 kg.

In the wild, the average lifespan of an orang-utan is 45 to 50 years. They have been known to

live longer – up to 65 years – in captivity.

Orang-utans are on the critically endangered species list. One reason why they are endangered

is loss of habitat. We are destroying their forests for development. Another reason is the fact that

they reproduce very slowly. A female will only give birth every six to seven years in the wild.

Source: http://www.orangutans-sos.org/aboutorangutans.php

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Question 16 – 25
Using the information given, complete the graphic organiser below.

Where they are found

16

17

Habitat

18

Diet

19

20

21

Lifespan
22 in the wild –

2 3 in captivity –

Threats to survival

24

25

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 SECTION C
[ 25 marks ]
[ Time suggested : 50 minutes ]

Questions 26 – 31 are based on the following passage.

1 In Malaysia, only two states are truly renowned for pottery. Sarawak is famous for

its ethnic pottery that captures the beauty and intricacies of traditional designs. This

has become a must-have souvenir item. The other comes from the state of Perak and is

called labu sayong. These water calabashes have been around for more than a century

and have enjoyed a cherished existence. 5

2 Labu sayong’s history can be traced back to the royal courts of the Malay sultanates.

It is believed that the calabash was first produced for the use of the royal household in the

early part of the 19th century in a little town called Sayong in the state of Perak. Sayong

is said to be the earlier seat of the Perak Sultanate before it moved to Kuala Kangsar.

3 Although the utilitarian purpose of the calabash was to keep water fresh and 10

chilled, local folklore claims that water stored in this container is infused with magical

properties. It is said that the water stored in a labu sayong has the healing power to cure

minor illnesses such as fevers and coughs.

4 The magical aspect of calabash is attributed to the clay that is used to make them.

Labu sayong is made from a type of clay known to the locals as tanah busut, which 15

roughly translates as ‘anthill earth’. The clay is found only around the riverbanks and

paddy fields in Sayong and nowhere else.

5 No one really knows for sure who invented the art of making calabash. Some say

that it was brought in by a famous craftsman from the Minangkabau area in Indonesia.

Today, the art of making labu sayong has been passed on from generation to generation. 20

Safarudin Mat Noh and his wife, Maznah Sulaiman both learnt the art from their

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 forefathers and have been involved in it since their school days.

6 Safarudin and his fellow craftsmen source the clay from the various parts of Sayong.

Next, the dried clay is pounded into fine powder using a traditional pounder. To further

remove impurities, the powdered clay is sieved. Water is then added and the clay is 25

kneaded to remove any air. The dough is then left alone for a day or two to dry out before

it is ready to be shaped. The process then follows the usual practice of pottery using a

potter’s wheel. Once the entire calabash has been shaped, the semi-dry calabash surface

is polished using a smooth pebble. The motifs are next stamped onto the calabash using

stampers that have been carved out of wood. Once complete, the calabash is left to dry 30

for a few days, before being fired in a pit for about twelve hours. When the yellowish

brown calabash turns red from the heat, it is taken out and immediately tossed in a

mixture of dried paddy husks and earth that amazingly, produces a black sheen within

seconds on the calabash’s surface.

7 There are many craftsmen in Sayong who are involved in the craft trying very hard 35

to keep it alive. Most of these craftsmen sell their wares along the roads that lead to the

Labu Sayong Handicraft Centre.

8 While the black calabash is still the most popular, new and contemporary designs

have emerged over the years. Maintaining the same quality, the new generation of labu

sayong comes in various sizes, styles and colours. Their motifs too have become more 40

detailed, breathing life into and reviving the appreciation of a traditional craft that in

many ways, pays homage to the culture, the people and the land they call home.

(Adapted from Going Places)

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 26 From paragraph 1, which two states are renowned for pottery?

[1 mark]

27 (a) From paragraph 2, what was the calabash first produced for?

[1 mark]
(b) From paragraph 3, why is the water stored in the calabash said to have magical properties?

[1 mark]

28 (a) From paragraph 4, what is special about the clay used to make the labu sayong?

[1 mark]
(b) In paragraph 5, which word has the same meaning as ‘ancestors’?

[1 mark]

29 From paragraph 6,
(a) name the tool used to shape the calabash.

[1 mark]
(b) why is the calabash tossed in a mixture of dried paddy husks and earth?

[1 mark]

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30 (a) From paragraph 7, which phrase shows that the labu sayong is losing its popularity?

[1 mark]
(b) In your own words, explain how the labu sayong has been given a new breath of life.

[2 marks]

31 Based on the passage given, write a summary on the process of making labu sayong

Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original meaning.

Your summary must:

• be in continuous writing form (not in note form)
• use materials from line 23 to line 34
• not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below

Begin your summary as follows:

To make a calabash, firstly the clay is taken from . . .
[15 marks]

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 SECTION D
[ 20 marks ]
[ Time suggested : 35 minutes ]

32 The poem He Had Such Quiet Eyes by Bibsy Soenharjo cannot be printed due to copyright reasons. Please
refer to A Collection of Poems, Short Stories and Drama for Forms 4 and 5 for the original text. Then
answer the questions that follow.

(a) What is the central theme of this poem?

[1 mark]
(b) In the poem, what has been described as ‘two pools of lies’?

[1 mark]
(c) What made the writer think that the man really cared for her?

[1 mark]
(d) What did you learn from this poem? Explain.

[2 marks]

33 The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Catch Us If You Can – Catherine MacPhail

Step By Wicked Step – Anne Fine
The Curse – Lee Su Ann

Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.
Based on the novel that you have read, describe a character that you like best.
Give reasons for your choice with close reference to the text.
[15 marks]

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