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Section A
[15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]

Serina •
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online •

MARCH 2, 2017

It’s my fault that this happened. I shouldn’t let him do the

cooking on his own. 16:48

It’s an accident. Stop blaming

yourself. 16:50

1 From the extract, Serina feels

A relieved.
B regretful.
C reassured.
D reconciled.

HARUMANIS - The Pride of Perlis

Harumanis is very popular that it is even pre-booked online, way before it ripens. Literally
means ‘aromatic and sweet’, it can only be grown on the soils of certain parts of Perlis. It is
known for its rich, sweet flavour and succulent flesh. Its season starts in early April and ends in
early June. It is eagerly awaited not only by Malaysians, but also people from other countries
like Japan and Thailand too. It is rich in antioxidant and vitamins. Moreover, it is also said to
have fibres that help the digestive system.

2 The text says that harumanis is

A the fruit for the wealthy.
B the sweetest of all fruits.
C grown on the soils of Perlis.
D pleasantly fragrant and juicy.

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NO ALCOHOL
NATURE’S NATURAL

PURE ALOE VERA GEL

 For dry & itchy skin
 Cooling
 Comforting
 Won’t stain fabric

Caution: External Use Only

3 Choose the correct statement about the product above.

A It can be put on top of the fabric.
B It can be used to soothe the irritated skin.
C The consumers will feel cold after using it.
D The brand suggests that the product contains alcohol.

Social Networking Sites: 5 Rules

1. It is wrong to post photos of people without their permission.
2. . It isn’t a good idea to give your personal information to people you don’t know.
3. It’s better to write polite comments on other people’s profiles.
4. It isn’t a good idea to believe everything people write about themselves.
5. It’s very important to remember that online friends aren’t the same as real friends.

Adapted: Pulse 2 Textbook, 2017

4 Which of the following statements is true?

A It is wise to stay away from social networking sites.
B You can befriend someone you have met instantly.
C Sharing posts should be done discreetly.
D Avoid writing comments about others.

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Adapted from https://www.star2.com

5 From the comic strip, we know that

A the man is worried about the cat’s safety.
B the woman is touched at the man’s gesture.
C the woman is annoyed because it is raining.
D the man is concerned about the woman’s condition.

KL Tower Towerthon
May 13, KL Tower, Kuala Lumpur

Sports enthusiasts are on the ball for the annual staircase run that has gained much popularity
over the past few years. Participants must complete an 800-metre run uphill before conquering
2,058 steps and reaching the top level at 283 metres. It is a race that puts endurance and stamina
to the test.

This year, the run has been split into several categories: Individual, Junior, Junior Foreigner and
Foreigner. Those that finish the race would be entitled to a finisher medal and an e-certificate.
Sign up before the 6th of May to participate in the run.

Adapted from Fireflyz In-Flight Magazine

6 The phrase on the ball shows that

A the run is a popular event around the country.
B the event requires the participants to carry the balls.
C the contestants cannot wait to take part in the event.
D the organisers have prepared the prizes at the end of the race.

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Questions 7 and 8 are based on the following extract.

Ten-year-old Ruby’s goals are to win her school science fair and beat her nemesis, Dominic
Robinson. She has gotten second place for the last two years and that streak ends now.

The only trouble is that Ruby has no ideas.

When her grandfather’s beloved basset hound passes away, Ruby thinks of the perfect thing
that will cheer him up and win her first prize - an innovative, state-of-the-art, not-to-be-
duplicated Ruby Goldberg invention!
Adapted: Ruby Goldberg’s Bright Idea by Humphrey, A. 2014

7 From the extract, Ruby’s character can be described as

A careful.
B energetic.
C passionate.
D determined.

8 Ruby wants to cheer her grandfather with her invention probably because
A she has a crush on her friend.
B her grandfather has lost his beloved pet.
C she wants to win the school science fair.
D her grandfather wants Ruby to create something.

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Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in
each blank.

Imagine dining beneath the stars, on a menu chosen well in advance, and with the
glittering expanse of Kuala Lumpur unfurled before your eyes. Now imagine doing it 9 to
your seat on a rotating platform measuring 5m long and 9m wide, with no doors, windows or
ceiling to separate you 10 the world. It’s just you, 21 other guests, a chef and a waiter
and a very long drop to the ground below, 50m to be exact.

On August 1, 2015, Dinner in The Sky has made 11 much-anticipated debut in

Malaysia after its whirlwind tour around the globe. Ranked among the world’s Top 10 most
unusual restaurants by Forbes magazine, this 12 experience is open to those ages 18
and above. Using a crane located right beside KL Tower, guests are firmly secured to their
seat belts, as the chairs 13 to give them a bird’s eye view of the city.

The experience is not cheap; at RM 599 per person and diners would not get a refund
14 the weather is bad. The dinner will be moved indoors instead. Evenings will start off
with a drink in a welcome lounge before embarking on their culinary journey. Those who
survive the experience will receive a printed picture of 15 enjoying their meals.

Adapted from: http://www.star2.com/food/food-news/2015/07/24

9 A strap 13 A turn
B straps B move
C strapped C swing
D strapping D rotate

10 A from 14 A if
B with B as
C by C since
D of D though

11 A it 15 A themselves
B its B them
C it’s C they
D itself D us

12 A popular
B private
C unique
D usual

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Section B
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]

Questions 16 to 25
Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

THE 4TH ECO-GENERATION ENVIRONMENT AND SAVING ENERGY

ESSAY COMPETITION

Sponsored by: Organised by:

UNEP, Samsung and Korea Ministry of UNEP National Committee for the
Knowledge Economy Republic of Korea

Topics :
th Hosted by:
Date: April 4 2018
Forest Protection
Samsung Engineering and
and Save Energy,
Eco-generation
Save the Earth

Aims
 enhance knowledge on environmental conservation
 raise awareness about the environment

Eligibility
 school students aged between 16 – 19 regardless of nationality

Format of essay
 maximum 1200 words
 font Arial 12, 1.5 line-spaced

Method of submission
 download the entry form at www.eco-generation.org
 send the form and the essay to [email protected]

For more details, log on to www.eco-generation.org

First Prize Second Prize

All-paid trip to Seoul for 5 days Samsung S8 Third Prize
Samsung S8 Samsung Tab 2 Samsung S8
Certificate Certificate Certificate

Adapted from www.eco-generation.org

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Questions 16 to 20
Using the information from the advertisement, complete the table below.

THE 4TH ECO – GENERATION ENVIRONMENT AND SAVING ENERGY

ESSAY COMPETITION

Date 16 …................................................................................................................

Objectives 17 …................................................................................................................

18 …................................................................................................................

Conducted by 19 …................................................................................................................

Further 20 …………………………………………………………….………….…………
information

[5 marks]

Questions 21 to 25
Fill in the blanks with suitable words and phrases from the advertisement.

The 4th Eco-Generation Environment and Saving Energy Essay Competition was

hosted by Eco-generation and 21 ______________________________ in April 2018. The

participants were given two essay titles to choose from which were Forest Protection and 22

_____________________________. The contestants had to write an essay of not more than

23 ____________________________. The forms and essays were submitted to 24

___________________________. As this competition was sponsored by Samsung, all three

winners received one 25 _________________________ each.

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

Questions 26 to 31 are based on the following passage.

1 Having just managed to squeeze herself into a ladies’ compartment in

Mumbai suburban electric train, 21-year-old Roma Talreja tried to settle into a
corner near the door. The train hurtled ahead and Roma, jammed between other
women, was trying to find some space to stand safely on when she suddenly got
pushed, lost her foothold and panicked. Her hands reached for the steel railing 5
above, but finding only air, Roma was thrown out of the coach. She was knocked
out.

2 Standing near the door of another train speeding in the opposite direction,
20-year-old Baleshwar Mishra couldn’t believe what he had just seen – a woman in
a black salwar-kameez lying next to the tracks. Impulsively, Baleshwar grabbed the 10
train’s red emergency chain and pulled it down frantically. The train screeched,
slowing down. He then surveyed the compartment full of wary faces and shouted,
“Let’s go and help her.” To his dismay, nobody volunteered.

3 His heart hammering in his chest, Baleshwar shoved himself to the door and
jumped off the still moving train. As he landed on the ground, a burst of pain shot 15
up his ankle. Ignoring it, he got up and started to sprint back between the tracks as
his train picked up speed again and disappeared.

4 As he was so far away from Roma, he couldn’t see her. He hoped that he
was not too late. After running for several minutes, he saw her sprawled by the
side of the tracks. He asked her whether she was alright or not but there was no 20
response. There was also no help in sight – they were alone somewhere between
two stations five kilometres apart.

5 Baleshwar could see blood flowing out of a gash behind the young woman’s
head. Saying a silent prayer, he lifted Roma gingerly and made his way across the
tracks, looking out for trains and searching for a way out. He crossed a shrubbery 25
and followed the direction of the sounds until he found the road. Though exhaustion
started to creep in, all Baleshwar could think of was saving a stranger’s life. He
flagged the innumerable motorists who drove by but no one stopped to help.

6 Just when he was beginning to lose hope, a tempo-truck pulled over and its
driver, a middle-aged man, stepped out. With the driver’s help, Baleshwar laid 30
Roma in the back of the truck. Then, a traffic policeman arrived. He told them to
take Roma to a hospital in Airoli. Baleshwar disagreed as it was 10 kilometres
away.

7 Ten minutes later, they arrived at a small hospital. As the facility lacked
personnel and equipment, the on-duty physician advised that she be moved to a 35
nearby hospital. Her rescuers had no choice but to move her back into the truck.

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Suddenly, Roma stirred and her eyes fluttered open. “What’s your name?” asked
Baleshwar who was with her in the back of the truck. After she had told him her
name, he asked her whom he could call. Weakly, she gave him her brother’s
number and then lost her consciousness again. 40

8 Borrowing the old man’s mobile phone, Baleshwar called her brother. He
related to Dinesh Talreja what had happened and informed him where they were
taking his sister. Roma and her rescuers arrived at Divine Multi-Specialty Hospital
and Research Centre minutes later. The medical director there, seeing the extent of
Roma’s injuries, admitted her immediately to the intensive care unit without any 45
paperwork. To Baleshwar’s regret, the driver, having done all he could, had slipped
away with his truck.

9 Although her X-ray showed that the injuries looked severe, all Roma needed
were deep wound sutures. In a few days, Roma made a full recovery. She was
amazed to learn of the manner in which she had been rescued. Eyes brimming with 50
tears, she thanked Baleshwar for saving her.

10 Baleshwar said that he was new to Mumbai. He noticed that people there
are afraid as they fear getting trapped in the courts or with the police. So why did he
do it? “She needed help,” Baleshwar simply said. “That day, it was Roma.
Tomorrow, it could be you or me by the tracks, bleeding and alone.” 55

Adapted from Reader’s Digest, Dec 2010

26 From paragraph 1, why was Roma unable to stand safely in the train?

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27 (a) From paragraph 3, what does the word it (Line 16) refer to?

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(b) From paragraph 4, what does “He hoped that he was not too late” imply?

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28 (a) From paragraph 6, why did Baleshwar refuse to take Roma to a hospital in
Airoli?

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(b) From paragraph 7, state two reasons why Roma was unable to get proper
treatment at the first hospital she was taken to.

i. ............................................................................................... [1 mark]

ii. ............................................................................................... [1 mark]

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29 From paragraph 8,
(a) why was Roma admitted to the intensive care unit without paperwork?

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(b) give a possible reason for Baleshwar’s regret.

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30 Baleshwar had saved Roma’s life. What lesson can we learn from his action? Give a
reason for your answer.

Lesson : .............................................................................................. [1 mark]

Reason : ................................................................................................. [1 mark]

31 The passage is about Baleshwar saving a stranger.

Based on the passage given, write a summary on :

- how Baleshwar had saved Roma’s life.

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 material from line 15 to line 44
 not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below

Begin your summary as follows :

Disappointed at other passengers’ lack of response, Baleshwar decided to .....

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

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

The Charge of the Light Brigade

Half a league, half a league,

Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
‘Forward, the Light Brigade!
Charge for the guns!’ he said
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

‘Forward, the Light Brigade!’

Was there a man dismayed?
Not though the soldier knew
Someone had blundered:
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die:
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Cannon to right of them,

Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volleyed and thundered;
Stormed at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of Hell
Rode the six hundred.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson

(a) In stanza 1, which word means ‘a group of soldiers’?

………………………………………………………………………………………... [1 mark]

(b) In stanza 2,
i. which word can be used to describe a feeling of discouragement?

.....………………………………………………………………………..….............. [1 mark]

ii. why did the soldiers not rebel against the order given to them?

…………………………………………………………………………..................… [1 mark]

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(c) Based on stanza 3, if you were the commander of the Light Brigade, what would you
do in that situation? Give a reason for your answer.

Action :……………………………………………………………..........… [1 mark]

Reason :…………………………………………………………………....… [1 mark]

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

Dear Mr Kilmer – Anne Schraff

Captain Nobody – Dean Pitchford
Sing to the Dawn – Minfong Ho

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

‘One must stand up for what is right’.

With close reference to the novel you have studied, describe events that support the
above statement.

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