Holiday HW/March2017

SECTION B
Question 2
Name :__________________________ Form : _________
. Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) (j).
SECTION A
Answer all questions in this paper.

The text below is a passage about computer games.

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.

I got my first job when I was eighteen after I managed to convince my parents to
allow me to earn some pocket money. I hear that a company in the building
e.g: heard
where my sister worked needed a temporary clerk. I phoned a companys office a)

for an interview. I was ask to report to the office the next morning. Never b)

having attended an interview before, I took pains to make a better impression. c)

Next morning, after anyone had woken up, I sneaked out in my best clothes. I d)

did not want to be teased about mine appearance. I walked into the office at 8.50 e)

a.m.to be on time from the interview. After I had told the receptionist who I was f)

so why I was there, she pointed to a door. She said I could start work today and g)

that my desk was in the room. Greatly puzzled, I asked her about the interviews I h)

was supposed to attend. She explained that I was to be here for only a month. i)

Then, she told me smiling to wear shoes the next day. I looked down and was j)

stunned for moment I had rushed off in my slippers! From then onwards, I made

sure I was not wearing, slippers whenever I leave my house for appointment.

(10 marks)
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Question 3
Read the article about P. Ramlee.
Read the article carefully and answer questions (a) (i).
P. Ramlee, whose real name is Teuku Zakaria bin (a) What is P. Ramlees real name?
Teuku Nyak Puteh, was born in Penang on the 22nd of _____________________________________________________________________
March 1929, on the morning of Aidilfitri for that year. His
father was an immigrant, a sailor from Lhoksemauwe in (1 mark)
Acheh, Indonesia while his mother, Che Mah binti Hussein, (b) Where did P. Ramlee receive his early schooling?
originated from Kubang Buaya, Seberang Prai, Penang.
_____________________________________________________________________
He received his early schooling at the Malay School in
Kampung Jawa and later at the Francis Light School until (1 mark)
standard five. He subsequently continued his education at (c) What made P. Ramlee popular with the Japanese soldiers?
the Penang Free School. i.____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
During the Japanese Occupation of Malaya, he was
(d) What did he do to make a living during the Japanese Occupation?
unable to continue with his schooling. In order to make a
living, he worked as an office boy at a tin mine. At the same _____________________________________________________________________
time, he also enrolled at the Japanese Army School and (1 mark)
had brief opportunity to acquaint himself with the Japanese Language and Music. His (e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the article.
hardworking and friendly disposition made him popular with the Japanese soldiers. When
World War II ended, P. Ramlee continued his schooling at the Penang Free School, up to Meaning Word/Phrase
standard seven. He was active in sports and had a liking for football and sepak raga in 1939,
he represented his school in the football team.
i. a person who migrates to another country ___________________________________
P. Ramlee was born with an artistic flair. That was an undeniable fact and it was
obvious even in his early youth. Starting his familiarization in the musical arts at the age of
around 13, the ukulele and violin were among the early instruments he took up. He displayed ii. earn enough to support oneself ___________________________________
his musical talents with contemporary songs and melodious Keroncong tunes together with
(4 marks)
his friends. It was through this that he received his first commission from Radio Malaya to
(f) How did he receive his first commission from Radio Malaya to entertain at functions around
entertain at social gatherings and events around Penang. P. Ramlees affinity for singing and
music overshadowed his academic studies at school; which was widely attested to by the Penang?
teachers who taught him. _____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
While singing at official functions, P. Ramlee would often be accompanied by a band, (g) Why did P. Ramlee become the talk of town?
such as the Pancaragam Teruna Sekampung (All Kampung Youth Orchestra) and the _____________________________________________________________________
Bintang Sore. His melodious voice soon became the talk of the town and soon many wanted (1 mark)
to know more about his new star, a thin and pimple faced teenager. When did P. Ramlee start (h) Why did he choose to name his first composed song, Azizah?
using the letter P to his name? It happened apparently when he took part in a singing contest ____________________________________________________________________
in 1947. The letter stand for Puteh, his fathers name and Ramlee his fathers younger (1 mark)
brother name.
(i) State one way to promote P. Ramlees songs and movies to the younger generations.
The first song he composed was none other than Azizah. It was written in 1945 and
i.____________________________________________________________________
dedicated to a girl of his fancy by that name. He gave the song its first public airing at an
Agricultural Fair in Bukit Mertajam in June 1948. Without much difficulty, news of this great (1 mark)
new voice reached the ears of BS Rajhans a well-known film director in Singapore. An offer
came from Rajhans which was to change the course of P. Ramlees destiny. He was invited (10 marks)
to Singapore to work at the Jalan Ampas Studios for a Malay film production. Seizing the
opportunity, P. Ramlee saw himself moving to the Lion City, bringing along with him a
thousand and one ideas and hope of artistic achievement.
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(10 marks)
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ANSWER SCHEME bad habit of loafing at the shopping complexes, eating (j) mixing
SECTION A
(10 marks) outlets and frequent the cybercafs. In addition to that,
(Time suggested: 15 minutes)
this is another way to avoid the teenagers from smoke.
Answer all questions in this paper.
Parents can rest assured that their children are not
The text below is a passage about computer games.
mixture with the wrong company.
Question 1

Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. The errors have
been underlined for you. (10 marks)
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.

Studies have shown that computer games are e.g. able

ability to reduce stress. Besides being a form of relax, (a) relaxation

computer games actually teach us a lot of things and (b) thus

however, increase our knowledge. For example, the (c) similar

Wheel of Fortune game which is same to the (d) enjoyment

television show, not only provides fun and enjoying (e) enriches

but also challenges and sharpens our mind. It (f) progress

enriching our vocabulary. There are so many levels to (g) surely

try and once can progressed from the easy level to the (h)
frequenting
most difficult one. This is sure a good way to curb the
(i) smoking
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SET 1 - SECTION B (ANSWER SCHEME)

(a) Kota Kinabalu

(b) (unique) ecological system

(c) Orang Utans

(d) Squirrels

(e) Bats

(f) Rats

(g) Southeast Asia

(h) the largest racial group (in Sabah)

(i) the resting place of spirits of their dead ancestors

(j) refreshing attractions and beautiful environment

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QUESTION 3 (ANSWER SCHEME) the Bukit Tinggi Resort is the best compared to others. One main
reason why I prefer this resort is because I would love to spend the
(a) TRUE weekends at Colmar Tropicale, a French-themed resort. Besides, it
(b) FALSE offers amazing street activities, the Japanese Village, the Rabbit Park,
(c) FALSE Donkey Ride and not forgetting the Deer Sanctuary. This resort will
(d) TRUE definitely be an ideal destination for our big family as the amenities
(e) BOH tea plantation (at Sungai Palas) are meant for everyone. Hope you will consider this, dad, and you
(f) It is because one will be able to enjoy the various attractions and really need to take a break from your hectic schedule. I am waiting for
modern facilities. your positive feedback, dad!
(g) i. approximately From,
ii. impressive Amanda
(h) Berjaya Hills will be an ideal destination for the whole family as the
facilities here cater to people of all ages.
(i) Foreign or local visitors would love to go to Malaysia Hill Resorts for
a short getaway or holidays as the resorts offer all kinds of activities
for the entire family.
(Accept any other logical answers)
(j) (Suggested answer)
Dear dad,

Hi dad! Sorry to disturb you as I know you are extremely busy

with work lately. Dad, I am writing you this note to suggest a hill resort
so we can spend our weekend together. Mum is also super busy with
her books. So I have decided a hill resort in which I think everyone
will agree to it. I have done some researches on the internet and I think
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SECTION C (ANSWER SCHEME)

QUESTION 4 (READING COMPREHENSION)

a. P. Ramlees real name is Teuku Zakaria bin Teuku Nyak Puteh

b. He received his early schooling at the Malay School in Kampung Jawa
c. i. hardworking
ii. friendly disposition
d. He worked as an office boy at a tin mine
e. i. immigrant
ii. to make a living
iii. melodious
iv. destiny
f. He displayed his musical talents (with contemporary songs and melodious
Keroncong tunes) together with his friends.
g. He became the talk of town because of his melodious voice
h. i. It is because he dedicated to a girl of his fancy by that name.
ii. The offer was to work at the Jalan Ampas Studios for a Malay film
production.
i. i. A musical performance of P. Ramlees movies by the artists.
ii. A concert of P. Ramlees songs by the artists.
(Accept any other logical answers)
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