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Section A
[15 marks]

[Time suggested : 25 minutes]

Question 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose the best
answer.

1 From the Facebook extract above, we can conclude that

A Emma is seeking attention.
B Big Sis is protective of Emma.
C Proud Mom is advising Emma.
D Brother is concerned about Emma.

SEREMBAN : Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan Sdn. Bhd. will extend scheduled water rationing for the Rembau
and Tampin districts following the continued shortage of water at Gemencheh Dam.
The rationing on alternate days for the two districts will be carried out for two weeks from March 2
to 13, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The rationing for Rembau will be implemented on odd days from March 3 to 13
and for Tampin on even days from March 2 to 12.

2 Based on the news article above, choose the correct schedule for the water
rationing.
Districts Affected Dates
A Rembau March 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 &
13
B Tampin March 2 until 12 daily
C Rembau March 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 &
12
D Rembau and Tampin March 3 until 13
inclusive

TELL US YOUR EVENTS

Just download the MyCommunity app to your computers or smartphones and post events in your
community. You must register as a member to post your event. Best of all, you can see if your event has
been selected to be promoted on television. It’s simple and fun!

3 Which of these statements about the app is true?

A It depends on community support.
B It allows events to be shared online.
C It gives users automatic membership.
D It recommends television programmes.

Questions 4 and 5 are based on the following extract.

THE PEAK – AN IDEAL HOME

There is an overwhelming sense of serenity about the private estates of The Peak, a hilltop enclave
comprising ultra-luxury semi-detached homes and bungalows. Up here, the air you breathe comes freshly
minted from the lush, hilly terrain. The soothing sounds of water, birdsong and breeze in the trees are
constant – like coming home to a tropical sanctuary, miles from civilisation. Yet, Kuala Lumpur with its
bright lights and buzz, so different from the peace of this highland paradise, is a mere stone’s throw away.

4 “ The soothing sounds of water, birdsong and breeze in the trees are
constant – like coming home to a tropical sanctuary, miles from
civilisation.”
The writer uses this sentence to show
A the unchanging nature of the area.
B the environment is preserved.
C the tranquillity of the place.
D the air is cool and fresh.

5 The phrase stone’s throw away shows that

A the residential area is near the city.
B the houses are close to a quiet area.
C the neighbourhood is within a secluded zone.
D the estates are not far from the surrounding hills.

6 Which of the following statements is true of Glory Air Conditioner?

A It is affordable to all.
B It is more cost-effective.
C It improves air circulation.
D It complements any home design.

Choosing the right courier means entrusting an important package – and promise
of delivery - to a third party. When it comes to business deliveries, how
quickly the package arrives and the state it arrives in reflect efficiency and
quality standards. Swift delivery conveys care and leads to a peace of mind.

7 According to the text, which of the following is a criterion when choosing the
right courier?
A Confidentiality
B Cooperation
C Reputation
D Reliability

8 Which of the following statements is true?

A All items are on special offer.
B Prices may change at any time.
C There is free delivery for all purchases made.
D Dissatisfied customers can call any day of the week.
Questions 9 to 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each blank.

Do you eat or live to eat? Well, only you know the answer to this question.
But why not make eating a pleasurable activity that will __9 __ good health? With
a few simple adjustments, what you consume daily can contribute __10___ your
overall well-being?
Healthy food need not taste like dry cardboard! Keep your meals simple.
Just be sure that there are some whole grains, lean protein, vegetables and only
a little fat. All __11__ will provide your body with the necessary nutrition. Avoid
eating junk food, which usually __12__ a lot of carbohydrate, fat, sugar or salt.
Eat at regular intervals, allowing about four hours __13__ meals or snacks.
This helps regulate your digestive system, blood sugar levels and appetite,
leading to a healthier you. Chew __14__ and enjoy every mouthful. Relish the
flavours. This will make you eat less and feel full longer. Eat when hungry and
stop when you are __15__, but not uncomfortably full. It is important to control
your food intake.
If you follow these simple rules, you are on the way to living a long and
healthy life.

9 A ensure 1 A within
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B ensures B during
C ensured C around
D ensuring D between

1 A for 1 A consistently
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B on B effortlessly
C in C slowly
D to D gently

1 A they 1 A satisfied
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B their B fulfilled
C these C assured
D them D pleased

1 A digests
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C contains
D maintains
 Section B
[10 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]

Questions 16 to 25
Read the following book reviews and answer the questions that follow.
Questions 16 to 20
Using the information in the book reviews, answer each of the questions below. Write
the title of the book.
Which review mentions … Title of book
16 A character which is too busy for ……………………………………………………
 love? …………………………
17 A girl with bad intentions? ……………………………………………………
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19 Someone who commits a crime? ……………………………………………………
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20 The use of pictures to present ……………………………………………………
information? …………………………

Questions 21 to 25
Your friend has asked you to recommend a book for her to read. Using words from
the book reviews, complete the email below. Use no more than three words.

Subject: Book to read

From: jojo@msiamail.com.my
To: sue@palace.com.my
Date: Friday, November 4, 2016 6:24 p.m.
Recently, I read a few book reviews on a website called

21_____________________________. I personally prefer books about science like

22___________________________________. However, I know you only read

23___________________________________, especially romance. That’s why I’d

recommend either 24___________________________________ or

25________________________. In both books, the female characters face personal

dilemmas, which I think you’ll find fascinating. I’m sure you’re eager to get

started. Happy reading, my friend!

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

Questions 26 to 31 are based on the following passage.

2 From paragraph 1, what was Arvind looking forward to?
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(b) state one reason why Arvind was eager to get home.
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2 (a)From paragraph 3,
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(ii) which phrase tells the reader that Arvind was very surprised?
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(b) From paragraph 4, why did people on the train look at Arvind?
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2 (a)From paragraph 6, lines 30 to 31,

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“That was the start that Arvind had been hoping for.”
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3 What do you think Arvind and Sneha did after leaving the train station?
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3 Arvind had an interesting encounter with Sneha during the train journey.
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Based on the passage, write a summary on:

 Why Arvind was attracted to Sneha, and
 What he did as a result of meeting her

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 note form)
 use materials from line 17 to line 36
 not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below

Begin your summary as follows:

During the journey, Arvind was attracted to a girl who …

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

32 Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.

What Has Happened to Lulu?

What has happened to Lulu, mother?

What has happened to Lu?
There’s nothing in her bed but an old rag-doll
And by its side a shoe.

Why is her window wide, mother,

The curtain flapping free,
And only a circle on the dusty shelf
Where her money-box used to be?

Why do you turn your head, mother,

And why do the tear-drops fall?
And why do you crumple that note on the fire
And say it is nothing at all?

I woke to voices late last night,

I heard an engine roar.
Why do you tell me the things I heard
Were a dream and nothing more?

I heard somebody cry, mother,

In anger or in pain,
But now I ask you why, mother,
You say it was a gust of rain.

Why do you wander about as though

You don’t know what to do?
What has happened to Lulu, mother?
What has happened to Lu?

Charles Causley

(a And why do you crumple that note on the fire [Stanza 3]

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(ii)Why do you think Lulu’s mother crumpled the note on the fire?
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Whose voices do you think are heard? Suggest one.
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33 The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English
Language.

Dear Mr. - Anne Schraff

Kilmer
Captain - Dean
Nobody Pitchford
Sing To The - Minfong Ho
Dawn

Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.

Based on the novel that you have studied, describe a scene that makes you either
happy or sad.

Give reasons why the scene makes you feel happy or sad, with close reference to
the text.

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