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SEKOLAH-SEKOLAH MENENGAH DAERAH KOTA TINGGI, JOHOR

SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

TAHUN 2007

BAHASA INGGERIS

Kertas 2

Dua jam lima belas minit

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Arahan: Section Marks

1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi empat bahagian.
2. Jawab semua bahagian. A 15
3. Anda dinasihati supaya mengambil masa 25 minit
untuk menjawab soalan Bahagian A, 25 minit B 10
untuk Bahagian B, 50 minit untuk Bahagian C
dan 35 minit untuk Bahagian D.
C 25
Instructions:
D 25
1. This question paper consists of four sections.
2. Answer all sections.
3. You are advised to spend about 25 minutes on
Total 75
Section A, 25 minutes on Section B, 50 minutes
on Section C and 35 minutes on Section D.

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 14 halaman bercetak.

Disediakan oleh;

KETUA PANITIA BAHASA INGGERIS,

SEKOLAH MENENGAH TEKNIK KOTA TINGGI, JOHOR
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Section A
[15 marks]
Questions 1 – 8
For each of the questions, read the question first and then study the information given to find the best
answer. Then circle the answer A,B,C or D on the answer sheet provided.

1. Study the notice below and answer the question that follows.

The man should not be

A talking on the hand phone

B paying for the petrol
C smoking
D at the petrol station

2. Read the information below and answer the question that follows.

Songket is a work of art where gold and silver threads are interwoven with colourful threads to
create a piece of cloth of incomparable quality and beauty. Songket was used only by royalty
especially for ceremonial costumes. Today, songket graces many traditional Malay clothes as well
as crafts like bags, cushions and home decorations. Brides and bridegrooms wear them as part of
their wedding finery.

Which word from the text best testifies to the beauty of songket?

A 'incomparable'
B 'colourful'
C 'ceremonial'
D 'graces'

3. Read the news report below and answer the question that follows.

Kuala Lumpur, Tue.:-A gas explosion happened in a residential neighbourhood in Yap Kwan
Seng Road yesterday. A man was walking past a house heard a loud noise. Within minutes, the
house exploded and the walls shattered. A fire broke out and smoke filled the entire road. The
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man who was thrown a few feet away scrambled to safety and called the fire department.
Firemen put out the fire after half an hour. The fire department is investigating the cause of the
explosion. About ten gas tanks were found in the kitchen of the empty house.

Which statement would be an appropriate headline for the report?

A Gas explosion along road

B Road blocked by smoke
C Gas tanks found in empty house
D Gas explosion in empty house

4. Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

Buy Online
www.mountfuji.com.my
Fantastic deals! Once a year offer!
From RM28.88 to RM58.88 only
Escape the heat!

Book now
Limited rooms only!

This holiday is most probably made by

A an island resort
B a hill resort
C an city hotel
D a rural homestay

5. Study the information below and answer the question that follows.

Road Accidents in Klang Valley (2000 - 2005)

YEAR
TYPE 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Motorists 22 30 35 38 40 35
Cyclists 40 31 25 20 10 3
Buses 10 14 17 25 30 37
Motorcyclists 37 45 63 70 85 99

Based on the graph, which statement best describes the trend of road accidents in Klang Valley?

A There are fewer cyclists on the road between 2000 and 2005.
B All categories of accidents show a sharp increase from 2000 to 2005
C Accidents involving motorists show a sharp increase between 2000 and 2005.
D Within five years the number of motorcyclists involved in accidents more than doubled.
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6. Read the text below and answer the question that follows.

The boat makers of traditional Malay boats continue to be part of Malaysia's rich and vibrant
heritage of arts and crafts. Their skills have withstood the test of time. These skills have been
passed from generation to generation. What is unique in the building of the traditional boats is
that they do not require plans or a blueprint. Yet, the finished product is full of intricate details
and built with great precision.

What is the unique feature of the boat makers of traditional Malay boats?

A They keep the knowledge of boat making for future generations.

B They are still making boats the traditional way.
C They do not put their designs on paper.
D They use modern machinery to build the boats.

7. Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

TNB Drive-in Pay Counters

Mon.-Sat. 8.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
5 bills per customer only

At these counters, drivers are

A allowed to pay a maximum of 5 bill only

B required to park first
C not required to wait in line
D required to have the exact change

8. Read the information below and answer the question that follows.

Picnic outing turns tragic

Bachok: A mechanic drowned in his attempt to save his children, who encountered difficulties
amid the strong waves at the Irama Beach here. Hassan Zain, 43, managed to rescue one of the
children - eight-year-old Nurul Hassan. However, his son, 10, drowned. When he tried to
rescue his other daughter, strong waves dragged him underwater. A local resident said that
there were frequent drowning cases at the beach as swimmers did not know the depth of the
waters there.

Irama Beach has seen many cases of drowning because

A people like swimming here

B the waves are too strong
C many picnickers like to have outings here
D the swimmers did not know how to swim
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Questions 9 -15
Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Then, circle A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.

Splashing April is the month of water. First, there is the Water festival, with water-based activities
held [9]__________ the country. Then, on April 14 , the [10]_________ states that share a common border
with Thailand, will host the Songkran Festival [Siamese New Year]. This will be celebrated by
[11]_________ of Malaysian Siamese communities in Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Perak and Penang. Like the
Thais, they will greet the New Year by[12]__________ each other with water. Today, even Malaysians are
joining in the fun and Songkran has become a tourism event. Songkran is a Sanskrit word meaning “to enter”.
It marks the end of the 12-month cycle and the beginning of a new year. It also signifies the cleaning of all
ills, misfortunes and evil, so [13]_________ one can start the New Year with all that is good and pure. This
ancient festival begins on a [14]_________ note, with devotees pouring rose scented blessed water over
statutes of Buddha. Next is a bath for the elderly. The water that collects at their feet is used by the younger
generation to “wash” [15]_________ their faces as a mark of respect and affection as well as to cleanse
themselves of any wrong deeds, thoughts or words. In the streets, it is fair game as everyone gets drenched in
water, but it is all in good watery fun.
[Sourced from New Straits Times Tuesday April 4 2006]

9. A through
B throughout
C thorough
D thoroughly

10. A north
B northern
C northernly
D northernmost

11. A thousand
B thousands
C thousandth
D thousands'

12. A splash
B splashes
C splashed
D splashing

13. A which
B what
C that
D when

14. A religion
B religious
C religously
D religions
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15. A symbol
B symbolic
C symbols
D symbolically

Section B
[10 marks]
Questions 16 - 25
Read the following information on the different activities available at Damai Laut Resort and answer the qu
that follow.

Top Activities at Damai Laut Resort

Sunset Cruise Fishing

To unwind at the end of the day, head out
to sea in a boat to witness the lovely sunset
on the horizon. For a longer cruise, join
the early evening Dining River Cruise that
goes up the river, past the Royal Malaysian
Base, Lumut Yacht, Lumut Port and on to
the Tuanku Bainun bridge before heading
back to the sea to view the sunset.
Anglers can go fishing near Pulau Pangkor
or Tanjung Hantu. Try night fishing by
joining local fishermen who will guide you
on making that catch. Even if you don't
catch anything, spending a night at sea will
be enchanting.

Island Hopping and Pangkor Island Golf

Drop The 18-hole golf course at the Damai Laut
Enjoy a cruise around Pulau Pangkor and Golf & Country Club has lovely fairways
make stops to snorkel, swim and shop for and some superb island bunkers with one
dried seafood. that even lets you tee off into the open
straits.

Spa Nearby Jungle Survival Activities

Refresh and rejuvenate. Samsara Spa
treatments are designed to heal, nurture and
help you relax.
Jungle trekking - enjoy nature at its best.
Try our flying fox and you will overcome
your fear of heights - see the ravine at a
height of 30 metres. The eigth rope cources
will keep you enticed.

[Sourced New Straits Times Tuesday April 4 2006]

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Using the information on the different activities available at Damai Laut Resort, complete the table
below. Write the titles in the boxes.

Activities Location
16. Samsara Spa
17. A nearby jungle
18. Tanjung Hantu
19. Dinding River
20. Island bunker

[5 marks]
Questions 21 - 25
Using the information on the different activities available at Damai Laut Resort, answer the following
questions.

21. What would you expect to see at the end of the Dinding River Cruise?

22. What activities would you indulge in when you go island hopping?

23. Who will give you fishing tips when you fish at night near Pulau Pangkor?

24. What are the two Rs of the spa treatment?

25. What does the “Flying Fox” allow you to do?

[5 marks]

Section C
[25 marks]

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

1 No one disputes that calcium is essential for building strong bones and teeth.
Women, men and children need it. In fact, while the message about
osteoporosis prevention and bone strength seems directed at older women, it
is even more important to bolster calcium intake during childhood and
adolescence, when there is significant and rapid bone growth. 5

2 Bone mass is built up between age nine and 18 and ninety per cent is
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developed before age 20 and the rest by age 30. After 30, we take in calcium
just to maintain the bone strength we have. That makes it critically important
to begin a diet high in calcium as children and continue it throughout our
lives. Parents should give children calcium-rich food from the age of four. 10

3 Unfortunately, it is not always easy to get children to consume calcium-rich

foods. Many of us have strayed away from the idea of milk with every meal.
One reason is allergy concern. Many people cannot digest dairy products
which are the best calcium sources. Some parents act before there is a
problem and give soy formulas to their children. Another obstacle is that as 15
children become teenagers, parents do not have the same control over their
diets. Teenagers are trying to keep their weight down or they do not like the
taste of milk. They often stop eating breakfast. So, even in families where
they like yoghurt with fresh fruits and granola as kids, when they get older,
they are exposed to a whole new level of tastes and they change. Quite often 20
beginning at age 11, milk-drinking declines and by the time some girls reach
19, they are drinking three times more soda and 25% less milk. This means
they will have less calcium overall in their diet, a fact that will set them up
for osteoporosis later in life.

4 In general, foods that contain the most concentrated amounts of calcium are 25
dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, cheese and ice cream. It makes little
difference whether the dairy item is full-fat, low-fat or skim as there is still
calcium content. But, if milk or other dairy intake is not consumed, there are
other good calcium sources. Some of these are beans, tofu, canned salmon
(with bones) and sardines (with bones), fresh salmon, almonds, sesame 30
seeds, dried figs, certain vegetables and some grains especially fortified
cereals. Calcium-enriched soy milk or orange juice, yoghurt or a smoothie
and even string cheese makes a great breakfast for those in a hurry.

5 Calcium supplements come into play where dietary calcium leaves off. It is
best to get your calcium need through food intake. But, if that is not possible, 35
supplements can help make up what the diet lacks. There are several forms
but the two major types are calcium carbonate and calcium citrate. The
former usually has more elemental calcium per pill but must be taken with
food because stomach acids are needed to break it down. Calcium citrate,
which usually has less elemental calcium per tablet is absorbed more easily. 40
The most important factor to consider when choosing a supplement is the
amount of elemental calcium in each dose, not the weight of each tablet.
When using supplements, be sure to take only the recommended dose for
your age and no more than 500 mg at a time.

(Adapted from The Star, April 2006)

Questions 26 - 30
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Answer all questions. You are advised to answer them in the order set.

26. From paragraph 1, at which stage of our lives is there significant and rapid
bone growth?
[1 mark]

27. From paragraph 2, why is it important to begin a diet rich in calcium as

children?
[2 marks]

28. From paragraph 3, explain two reasons that cause children to shy away from
calcium-rich food.
[i] [1 mark]
[ii] [1 mark]

29. From paragraph 4,

[a] what is the importance of dairy products in our diet?
[1 mark]

[b] name two types of food that are rich in calcium.

[1 mark]

30. From paragraph 5,

[a] what are the two major types of calcium supplements?
[1 mark]

[b] What must be taken into consideration when choosing a calcium

supplement?
[2 marks]

31. Based on the passage given, write a summary on the consumption of calcium-rich
food.
Include
· problems of getting children to take calcium-rich food
· food sources of calcium and supplements

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 lines 11- 44 [paragraph 3 - 5]
· not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below

Begin your summary as follows:

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[15 marks]
Section D
[25 marks]

32. Read the following stanzas of If and answer the questions that follow.

If

If you can keep your head when all about you

Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about don’t deal in lies,
Or being hated don’t give to hating,
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise;

If you can dream – and not make dreams your master;

If you can think – and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
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And stoop and build ‘em up with worn-out tools;

If you can make one heap of all your winnings

And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on!”

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,

Or walk with Kings – nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything’s in it,
And – which is more – you’ll be a Man, my son!

Rudyard Kipling

32. [a] What is the father’s advice to his son when everyone is losing his
head?
[1 mark]

[b] What must you do when people doubt you?

[1 mark]
[c] When someone lies about you, what must you do?
[1 mark]

[d] What should be your reaction to the hatred that exists around you?
[i]
[ii] [2 marks]

33. Read the extract from the short story The Lotus Eater below and answer the questions
that follow.

Before he left that night, Wilson asked me if I’d like to see his house. So, two or three
days later, I went to see him. He lived in a small cottage. The cottage was in a vineyard, far
from the town. There was a beautiful view from the cottage out over the sea. There was huge
flowering tree beside the door of the cottage. The tree was covered with large, brightly coloured
flowers. It looked beautiful.
Inside the cottage there were two rooms and a small kitchen. There was also a shed
where he kept firewood. The sitting room was comfortable, with two large chairs, a desk and a
piano. There was also a bookshelf filled with books.
“I found this cottage when I first came back to Capri,” Wilson told me. “And I have
stayed here ever since. It belongs to the owner of the vineyard and his wife comes in every day.
She cleans the rooms and she cooks my meals.”
“I see you have a piano,” I said. “Will you play something?”
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He played some music by Beethoven. He did not play very well. But I saw he enjoyed
playing the piano.
I looked round the room and saw a pack of cards. There were old and dirty.
“Do you play cards?” I asked him.
“A lot,” he replied. “I play patience by myself.”
[Page 24 – Para 3 – 10 Lines 7 – 29]

[a] Why do you think Wilson decided to rent the cottage in the vineyard?
[1 mark]

[b] What two words in the description of Wilson’s cottage suggests to the
author that Wilson liked the cottage he had rented.
[1 mark]

[c] When Wilson explained he played cards especially the game of

patience, what kind of person do you think Wilson was?
[1 mark]

[d] If you were Wilson, would you be happy with the cottage as your
home?
Support your answer with a reason.

[2 marks]

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

The Pearl - John Steinbeck

Jungle of Hope - Keris Mas
The Return - K. S. Maniam

Choose any one of the novels and answer the following question.

Describe the main theme of the novel that you have chosen. Give examples from the
novel.
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KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

ANSWER SHEET

FOR SECTION A

1. A B C D

2. A B C D

3. A B C D
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