SMK. Sungai Kruit, 35600 Sungkai, Perak.

Mid-Semester Holiday Package

A. Information Transfer (10 marks)
Read the list of holiday workshops below carefully. Then, answer the questions that
follow.

CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING WORKSHOP
Date : 3 and 4 Dec 2008
Venue : The Sun Hall
Time : 10 a.m. 5 p.m.
Age : 10 -12 years
Fees : RM150
Activity: Logical thinking and problem-solving activities through fun and games.
For enquiries, call 03-98769988 or email creatprob@ts.edu.my
SPEECH AND DEBATE
The mind is a wonderful thing. It starts working the
minute you were born and never stops working
until you get up to speak.
Date : 1 and 2 Dec 2008
Venue : Top Score Academy
Time : 9.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m.
Age : 12 -18 years
Fees : RM150
Activity: Learn to speak with confidence and
overcome fear by learning how to win
over your audience.
For enquiries, call 03-20569870 or email
enquiry@tsa.edu.my
YOUNG REPORTERS WORKSHOP

Date : 29 and 30 Nov 2008
Venue : The Sun Hall
Time : 10 a.m. 5 p.m.
Age : 13 -17 years
Fees : RM250
Activity: Learn to design newsletters, discover
techniques of photography and
develop oral and writing skills.

For enquiries, call 03-98769988 or email
youngreporters@ts.edu.my

MAD SCIENCE FUN CAMP

Date : 1 and 2 Dec 2008
Venue : National Science Camp
Time : 10 a.m. 4 p.m.
Age : 6 -12 years
Fees : RM160
Activity: Be transported into the fascinating
and mysterious world of the solar
system as you discover how
astronauts live and work in space.
Mystery gifts to first 20 campers.
For enquiries, call 03-77121201

HOOKED ON WORDS
Unlock your childs writing and reading talents.
Register them for our 2-day workshop.

Date : 20 and 21 Nov 2008
Venue : Edge Training Activity Point
Time : 10 a.m. 1.30 p.m.
Age : 10 -15 years
Fees : RM130
Activity: Learn to read and enjoy the
wonderful pleasures of a lifelong
hobby.
For enquiries, call 03-2001430 or email
hookedonwords@et.edu.my
Questions 1-5
Using the information in the different workshops, complete the table below.

Descriptions Workshop
1

Mr. Tan wants his son to take up reading as a
hobby. He should send his son to

2

Jega is shy and wants to improve his public
speaking abilities. He should attend

3

Your younger sister loves to know about how
astronauts live. She should go for

4 You want to work as a reporter one day. You
should attend

5

Li Ming wants to learn how to solve problems and
think logically. He should attend


Questions 6-10
Using the information in the brochure, write short answers for the following.
6 Where is the Hooked on Words workshop held?

_____________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

7 Why is the mind a wonderful thing?

_____________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

8 How much should you pay for the Young Reporters Workshop?

_____________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

9 Which two workshops are held in the same place?

_____________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

10 What can you learn at the Mad Science Fun Camp?

_____________________________________________________________________(1 mark)


B. Reading Comprehension: Read this passage and then answer the questions that
follow. [25 marks]


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When Chelsea went over to her friend, Sharons house, she saw her Mends four-year-
old brother, Ivan. Hi, said Chelsea.
Ivan looked at Chelsea and said nothing and turned back to his toy.
1 dont think your brother likes me.
Its not your fault, explained Chelsea. My brother has autism.
What is autism? Autism is a development disorder that some people are born with. It is
not a disease that you can catch or pass on to somebody. It affects the brain and
social skills such as communication and interacting with others.
As a result, autistic people are slow at developing language, instead, preferring to
spend time alone and not showing interest in making friends. Another symptom of
autism is what experts call sensory overload. Sounds seem louder, lights, brighter
and smells, stronger. However, not all autistic people are retarded mentally. There are
some with average or high intelligence.
Autism is not treated like a conventional disease even though medication may be
prescribed to control certain symptoms like aggressive behaviour or attention
problems. People with autism are taught skills that will help them do things that are
difficult for them. The best time to get treatment is when they are very young, as soon
as they are diagnosed. This is usually around the ages of one and a half to four. The
most effective form of treatment is however, special educational programs that are
tailored to the childs individual needs. The programs involve breaking down barriers to
communication using pictures or sign language. Basic language skills such as how to
cross a street safely or asking for directions are taught. Treatment might also be a






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combination of therapies such as speech, physical, musical, occupational, hearing or
visual therapies. Sometimes, changes in diet and medication may be necessary.
By the time they reach their teens, people with autism may be attending regular
classes with normal people or attending special classes because of behavioural
problems. As teenagers, they may interact with others quite differently because their
brains process information differently. As a result, they can have trouble talking
properly and use gestures instead of words. Some are withdrawn; do not make friends
easily and do not react to social cues like a smile or scowl. They often do not make
eye contact when you talk to them. Hence, they may find it hard to join a group or an
activity. Besides, they might draw back when hugged or they may be startled by a
sudden noise.
As teens, they can also show extremes of behaviour. Some are passive and
withdrawn while others are overactive, show tantrums or act aggressively when they
are frustrated. This is part of the disorder. Many of them have intellectual limitations
and learning problems. They do not know how to express emotions like anger or
frustration in acceptable ways, so they are often misunderstood. They have difficult
coping with changes and get anxious if their daily routine is changed. In some cases,
they might show repetitive motions like rocking or flapping their hands. Although they
can feel emotions, they do not express them in the same way as others. As a result,
they often come across as cold or unemotional.. Autistic people need a lot of patience
and understanding and support from the people around them. This is because they
cannot be expected to behave in the same way as normal people.
Questions 26 -30
Answer all the questions. You are recommended to answer them in the order set.

1. ( i ) What was Ivans reaction when Chelsea greeted him??

___________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(ii) Which aspect of a persons development is mainly affected by autism?

___________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

2. Why does an autistic person prefer to keep to himself?

________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________(2 marks)

3. ( i ) What kind of medication is given to people with autism?

___________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

(ii) What kind of remedial treatment is given to people who are autistic?

___________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

4. ( i ) What kind of educational programs do children with autism need?

___________________________________________________________________(1 mark)


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(ii) Why do some autistic teens have to attend special classes??

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5. Why does the writer say that it is unfair to expect people with autism to behave normally?

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__________________________________________________________________(2 marks)


C. Summary Question 31 [15 marks]

The passage is mainly about the treatment of autism and problems faced by teenagers with
autism. Write a summary about:
the treatment of autism
problems faced by teenagers with autism
Your summary must
use material from lines 16 to 44.
not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below.
be in continuous writing (not in note form)
Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original
meaning. Begin your summary as follows:
Autism is not treated like a conventional disease even though..



THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM
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PROBLEMS FACED BY TEENAGERS WITH AUTISM
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A(10 marks)
1. HOOKED ON WORDS
2. SPEECH AND DEBATE
3. MAD SCIENCE FUN CAMP
4. YOUNG REPORTERS
WORKSHOP
5. CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING
WORKSHOP
6. Edge Training Activity Point

7. It starts working the minute you
were born and never stops working
until you get up to speak.
8. RM250
9. Creative Problem-Solving
Workshop and Young Reporters
Workshop
10. Learn about the mysterious world
of the solar system
B (25 marks)
11. i) Ivan did not respond at all. - 1m
ii) A persons ability to communicate and interact with others is mainly affected.-1m

12. An autistic person is slow at developing language and has problems communicating
with other people. - 2m
13. i) Medication is prescribed to control symptoms such as aggressive behaviour or
attention problems but not to treat the disorder 1m
ii) They are taught skills to help them do things that are difficult for them 1m
14. i) They need educational programs that are tailored to each childs individual needs -
1m
ii) Teens who have autism need to attend special classes for they have behavioural
problems. 1m
15. Autistic people have intellectual limitations and learning problems as a result of their
disorder. So, it is unfair to expect them to behave like normal people. -2m

C Marking Scheme for - Summary (Total mark = 15 marks)

(Content 10 marks, Language 5 marks)
Content: Award 1 mark for EACH of the following points to a maximum of 10 marks
THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM
1. medication is prescribed to control certain symptoms
2. they are taught simple problem-solving skills
3. they are given special educational programs tailored to individual needs
4. a combination of therapies is used
5. the best time to treat them is usually between one and half to four years old
PROBLEMS FACED BY TEENAGERS WITH AUTISM
6. they show behavioural problems and react differently with others
7. they have problems communicating with people
8. they have difficulty joining a group or activity
9. they show extremes of behaviour, from being passive to aggressive
10. they have intellectual limitations and learning problems
11. they do not know how to express their emotions properly and often misunderstood