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1119/1
Peraturan
Pemarkahan
Bahasa Inggeris
Kertas 1
2017

PEPERIKSAAN PERCUBAAN SPM

TINGKATAN LIMA 2017

PERATURAN PEMARKAHAN
BAHASA INGGERIS
Kertas 1

UNTUK KEGUNAAN PEMERIKSA SAHAJA

AMARAN

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 SECTION A: DIRECTED WRITING

Question 1
This question is assessed as follows:
1. ALLOCATION OF MARKS:
FORMAT 2 marks
CONTENT 13 marks
LANGUAGE 20 marks
Total 35 marks

2. FORMAT AND CONTENT MARKS – 15 marks

FORMAT MARKS
F1 = Sender’s Address 1
Receiver’s Address
1
F2 = Date, Salutation, Reference

F3 = Yours truly/Yours sincerely 1

Signature
Full name
Sub-total 3
CONTENT POINTS MARKS
C1 more shopping areas and supermarkets 1
C2 more convenient 1
C3 wider choice of products 1
C4 building of business centres 1
C5 more jobs 1
C6 ease business dealings 1
C7 new phases of housing projects 1
C8 traffic congestion 1
C9 noisy 1
C10 increase number of accidents 1
C11 way to improve the situation in the area 1

C12 way to improve the situation in the area 1

Sub-total 12
Grand Total 15
 3. LANGUAGE - 20 Marks
1. Marks are awarded for:
i. Accurate English
ii Style and Tone [appropriate to task]
2. Read the script and indicate all errors of language by underlining word,
phrase or punctuation where the mistake appears.
3. Please tick for good appropriate vocabulary, structure and tone.
4. Award marks by referring to the criteria for marking language.

CRITERIA FOR MARKING LANGUAGE

Section A: Directed Writing

MARK
DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA
RANGE
 The language is entirely accurate apart from the very occasional first draft slips.
A  Sentence structure is varied and shows that the candidate is able to use various
types of sentences to achieve a particular effect.
19 - 20
 Vocabulary shows some sophistication and is used with precision.
 Punctuation is accurate and helpful to the reader.
 Spelling is accurate across the full range of vocabulary used.
 Paragraphs have unity and are well linked.
 The topic is addressed with consistent relevance
 The tone is appropriate for an article.

 The language is almost always accurate; occasional errors are either minor or first
B draft slips.
 Sentences show some variation of length and type, including some complex
16 - 18
sentences.
 Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended shades of meaning with some
precision.
 Punctuation is almost always accurate and generally helpful to the reader.
 Spelling is nearly always accurate.
 Paragraphs show some evidence of planning, having unity and are linked
appropriately linked.
 The tone is appropriate for an article.

 The language is largely accurate to communicate meaning clearly to the reader.

C  Simple structures are used without error; mistakes may occur when more
sophisticated structures are attempted.
13 - 15
 Sentences show some variety of length and structure although there is a tendency to
repeat some sentence types, giving it a monotonous effect.
 Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended meaning but may lack precision.
 Punctuation of simple structures is accurate on the whole but errors may occur in
more complex uses.
 Spelling is accurate across the full range of vocabulary used.
 Paragraphs are well-planned, have unity and are linked.
 The topic is addressed with consistent relevance
 The tone is appropriate for an article.
MARK
DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA
RANGE
 The language is sufficiently accurate
D  There will be patches of clarity especially when simple structures are used
10 - 12 (throughout the piece of writing).
 Mistakes will occur when complex sentence structures are used.
 There may be some variety of sentence length and type but this may not enhance the
meaning or arouse interest.
 Vocabulary is adequate but may lack precision.
 Punctuation is generally correct but it does not enhance or clarify meaning.
 Sentence separation errors may occur.
 Simple words are spelt accurately; errors may occur with unfamiliar words.
 Paragraphs may show some unity in topic.
 Lapses in slang or informal language may occur consistently.

 Meaning never in doubt, but single word errors are sufficiently frequent and
E serious to hamper speed of reading.
 Some simple structures will be accurate but accuracy is not sustained for long.
7-9
 Vocabulary is limited – too simple to convey meaning or imperfectly understood.
 Simple words will usually be spelt accurately but mistakes occur with more difficult
words.
 Paragraphs lack unity and links are incorrectly used.
 Errors occur in sentence separation and punctuation.

 Meaning is fairly clear

 Correction of ‘single word’ errors may produce a fairly accurate English.
U(i)
 High incidence of errors impedes reading.
4–6  Few simple sentence structures are used accurately.
 Vocabulary is limited – may not extend beyond a simple range of words;
inadequate to express intended shades of meaning.
 Punctuation is sometimes correct but sentence separation errors may occur.
 Paragraphs show lack of planning.
 Frequent spelling errors occur.
 May not show understanding of the detailed requirements of the task.

 Sense will usually decipherable, but some of the errors will be multiple, requiring
U(ii) the reader to re-read and re-organise before the meaning becomes clear.
 Whole sections of the article may make little or no sense.
2–3
 Unlikely to have more than one or two accurate sentences.
 Content is comprehensible but tone and style is hidden by the high density of errors.

U(iii)  Almost entirely impossible to recognize as pieces of English.

 Whole sections of article may make no sense at all or is copied from the task.
0–1
 Award ‘1’ mark if some sense is obtained.
 The mark ‘0’ should only be awarded if the article makes no sense at all.
 CRITERIA FOR MARKING LANGUAGE
Section B: Continuous Writing

MARK DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA

RANGE
 The language is entirely accurate apart from the very occasional first draft slips.
 Sentence structure is varied and shows that the candidate is able to use various
types of sentences to achieve a particular effect.
 Vocabulary shows some sophistication and is used with precision.
A  Punctuation is accurate and helpful to the reader.
44 - 50  Spelling is accurate across the full range of vocabulary used.
 Paragraphs have unity and are well linked.
 The topic is addressed with consistent relevance.
 The interest of the reader is aroused and sustained throughout the writing.
 The language is accurate; occasional errors are either minor or first draft slips.
 Sentences show some variation and of length and type, including some
complex sentences.
 Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended shades of meaning with
some precision.
 Punctuation is almost always accurate and generally helpful to the
B reader.
38 - 43  Spelling is nearly always accurate.
 Paragraphs show some evidence of planning, having unity and are
appropriately linked.
 The piece of writing is relevant to the topic and the interest of the reader
is aroused and sustained through most of the writing.
  The language is largely accurate.
 Simple structures are used without error; mistakes may occur when
more sophisticated structures are attempted.
 Sentences show some variety of length and structure although there is a
tendency to repeat some sentence types, giving it a monotonous effect.
 Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended meaning but may lack
precision.
 Punctuation of simple structures is accurate on the whole but errors may occur
C
in more complex uses.
32 - 37
 Spelling of simple words may be accurate but errors occur when
more sophisticated words are used.
 Paragraphs may show some unity although some links may not be present
or inappropriate.
 The writing is relevant but may lack originality and planning.
 Topic is addressed with consistent relevance
 Some interest is aroused but not sustained.

 The language is sufficiently accurate

 There will be patches of clear, accurate language especially when
simple vocabulary and structures are used.
 There may be some variety of sentence length and type but purpose is not
seen clearly.
 Vocabulary is adequate to show intended meaning but is not developed to
D
show precision.
26 - 31
 Punctuation is generally correct but it does not clarify
meaning.
 Simple words are spelt accurately, but more errors will occur.
 Paragraphs used but show lack of planning or unity.
 The topic is addressed with some relevance but it may be lacking in liveliness
and interest value.
 Meaning never in doubt, but errors are sufficiently frequent and serious to
hamper reading.
 Some simple structures may be accurate but accuracy is not sustained for long.
 Vocabulary is limited – too simple to convey precise meaning or more
ambitious but imperfectly understood
 Simple words will usually be spelt accurately but frequent mistakes make
E
reading the script difficult.
20 - 25
 Paragraphs lack unity and are poorly organized.
 The subject matter will show some relevance to the topic but only partial
treatment is given.
 High incidence of errors - distracts reader from merits of content of the piece
of writing.
  Meaning is fairly clear.
 High incidence of errors impede reading.
 Many serious errors of various kinds throughout the script (single word).
U (i)
 Very few accurate sentences – sentences are simple and often repetitive.
14 - 19  Sentences will be simple and very often repetitive.
 Punctuation is sometimes correct but sentence separation errors may occur.
 Paragraphs lack unity / may not have paragraphs at all.

 Sense will usually decipherable, but some of the errors will be multiple,
requiring the reader to read and re-read before the meaning becomes
U(ii) clear.
 Only a few accurate simple sentences.
8 - 13
 Content of writing is comprehensible but meaning is blur due to high incidence
of errors.
 Scripts may be also far short of the required number of words.
 Almost entirely impossible to read.
U(iii)  Whole sections make little or no sense at all.
0–7  Award marks if some sense is obtained.
 The mark ‘0’ should only be awarded if the script makes no sense at all.
SULIT
1119/2
Peraturan
Pemarkahan
Bahasa Inggeris
Kertas 2
2017

PEPERIKSAAN PERCUBAAN SPM

TINGKATAN LIMA 2017

PERATURAN PEMARKAHAN
BAHASA INGGERIS
Kertas 2

UNTUK KEGUNAAN PEMERIKSA SAHAJA

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PAPER 2
Section A
1 A 9 B
2 C 10 A
3 B 11 C
4 B 12 D
5 C 13 A
6 B 14 D
7 D 15 B
8 C

Section B

16 Shanghai Palace
17 Rasa Sayang Lake Restaurant
18 Annalakshmy Curry House
19 Rasa Sayang Restaurant
20 Orchid Garden Resort
21 Shanghai Palace
22 Annalakshmy Curry House
23 Orchid Garden Resort
24 Seafood dishes
25 Rasa Sayang Restaurant

** Correct capitalisation and spelling are mandatory.

Section C: Reading Comprehension

1 mark
26 His rifle made him feel secure at night

27 (a) The sound of a goat bleating uneasily 1 mark

(b) Intently 1 mark

28 (a) He was the only one who could capture/kill the tiger 1 mark

(b) RM300 1 mark

29 (a) He now became more careful with his steps and he knew he has 1 mark
to be very alert all the time

(b) i The tiger could attack and kill him 1 mark

(b) ii occasional drop of blood from the dead goat and some paw 1 mark
prints

30 Quality : brave 1 mark

Reason : any logical reason to support the quality given 1 mark

Question 31
Content Points:

1. tiger
2. loaded his rifle
3. strapped his tapping knife
4. examined the marks carefully
5. the tiger had an injured right paw
6. moved softly and glanced at the ground before him
7. saw a distinct trail
8. occasional drop of blood
9. came upon the tiger behind a dead palm tree
10. pulled the trigger of rifle but only a spark was emitted
11. tiger charged at Yazid
12. jerked his knife
13. thrust knife into the tiger’s throat

Language

Marks for Style and Presentation are awarded based on the average sum total ( to the nearest
rounded fraction/ decimal) of Paraphrase and Use of English.

STYLE AND PRESENTATION

MARK PARAPHRASE MARK
-There is a sustained attempt to
5 rephrase the text language
-Allow phrases from the text
which are difficult to substitute
-Expression is secure
-There is a noticeable attempt to
4 rephrase the text.
-The summary is free from
stretches of concentrated lifting.
-Expression is generally sound
-Limited attempt to rephrase the
text.
-Intelligent and selective lifting,
3 i.e. when groups of words are
combined with own words
USE OF ENGLISH
-The language is accurate
5 -Any occasional errors are either first
draft slips or minor errors
-Very well organized and coherent
throughout
-Marked ability to use original
complex structures
-The language is largely accurate.
4 -Serious errors are not frequent
although they are noticeable
-Well organized and coherent in most
parts
-Some ability to use original
compound /complex structures
-Language sufficiently accurate.
-Serious errors are becoming more
frequent
3 -Fairly well-organised and coherent in
some parts
 -Expression may not always be
secure but the attempt to substitute
will gain credit
-Wholesale copying of text -Meaning is not in doubt.
material, i.e.in chunks -Frequent serious errors
2 -Attempts to substitute with own 2 -Poorly organized and lacks coherence
language will be limited to single
word expression
-Irrelevant sections may be present
at this level
-Mindless lifting -Heavy frequency of serious errors,
-More or less a complete transcript impeding the reading in many places
1 of the text 1 -Fractured syntax is much more
-Originality barely noticeable pronounced at this level
-Incoherent

Note:
1.The mark of 0 is awarded if the material used is totally outside the prescribed text or if the
candidate copies the entire passage ( no attempt to summarise )
2.For a ‘more or less complete transcript within the prescribed area of the text’, maximum mark
for USE OF ENGLISH is 2

Section D

Question 32 - Poem
(a) wrath [ 1 mark ]
(b) fears [ 1 mark ]
(c) He had a misunderstanding [ 1 mark ]
(d) i. We should talk about our anger or ill feelings [ 1 mark ]
ii. We should forgive and forget so that we have peace of mind [ 1 mark ]
( Accept any other acceptable responses )

Question 33 – Novel

MARK CONTENT MARK CONTENT

RANGE RANGE
-A consistently relevant and
9 – 10 convincing response to the task -The language is accurate
specified 5 -Very well-organised
-Always provides detailed and well-
developed textual evidence

7–8 -Response is relevant to the task 4 -The language is largely accurate

specified -Well-organised
-Usually provides textual evidence
with
 some development

5–6 -Response is likely to be intermittently 3 -Meaning is never in doubt but

relevant to the task specified errors are becoming more
-Provides some textual evidence with frequent
little development -Fairly well-organised

3–4 -Response of little relevance to the 2 -Frequent errors with some blurring in
task meaning
specified -Poorly organized
-Little textual evidence

1–2 -Response has no relevance to the task 1 -Makes little or no sense at all
-Has no understanding of the -Lacks organisation
requirements of the task

Note : The mark of 0 should be awarded if

 the response is in a language other than English
 the response is not related to any of the novels