FOREWORD

FINAL LEAP: SPM 1119 MODULE 2010

The FINAL LEAP: SPM 1119 MODULE 2010 is produced with the intention of providing
some assistance to English Language teachers in Kedah in preparing their students for the
SPM English Language Examination 2010. It grew out of the concern over the unsatisfactory
performance in the subject. It aims to provide focused and selected exercises which are
accompanied by sample answers and useful notes as well as examination tips.

This module consists of four components namely Reading Comprehension and Summary,
Literature Component (Novel), Directed Writing and Continuous Writing. These components
are deliberately chosen as they carry high weightage in the examination.

Each component has a number of thoughtfully selected questions. Based on their teaching
and marking experiences, the panel of module developers show, explain and guide how
each question should be answered. Practical and handy examination tips are also offered
together with sample answers that should allow the average and weak students to score at
least the minimum marks in the SPM 1119 Examination.

It is the ultimate hope of the Academic Sector (Language Unit), Kedah Education
Department that English Language teachers make full use of the practices in this module.
Each note and examination tip should be highlighted and reinforced among the students.
The Department is confident that the preparation of this module will at least lend a hand to
many English Language teachers through its valuable and enriching practices.

Last but not the least, the Academic Sector (Language Unit) would like to acknowledge and
appreciate the immense efforts of the panel of module developers who had come up with
this production. The appreciation also goes to the Assistant District Education Officers
(English Language) for their contribution in preparing this module. Comments and feedbacks
on this module are truly welcomed.

The Academic Sector (Language Unit),

Kedah Education Department.

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Content Page

Foreword i
Table of content ii

READING COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY 1

Notes for teachers 2
Practice 1 4
Practice 2 10
Practice 3 16
Practice 4 21

LITERATURE COMPONENT (NOVEL) 26

Notes for teachers 27
Practice 1 28
Practice 2 28
Practice 3 29
Practice 4 30
Practice 5 31
Practice 6 32
Practice 7 33
Practice 8 34

DIRECTED WRITING 35
Notes for teachers 36
Practice 1 37
Practice 2 39
Practice 3 41
Practice 4 43
Practice 5 44
Practice 6 46
Practice 7 48

CONTINUOUS WRITING 50
Notes for teachers 51
Sample Essay 1 55
Sample Essay 2 55
Sample Essay 3 56
Sample Essay 4 56
Sample Essay 5 57
Sample Essay 6 57
Sample Essay 7 58
Sample Essay 8 58
Sample Essay 9 59
Sample Essay 10 59
Sample Essay 11 60
Sample Essay 12 60
Sample Essay 13 61
Sample Essay 14 61
Sample Essay 15 62