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SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN SEMENCHU

81900, KOTA TINGGI JOHOR

PENTAKSIRAN SUMATIF
TINGKATAN 2
BAHASA INGGERIS
Reading and Writing
MEI 2014
2 jam
JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU
Arahan
1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 4 Bahagian: Bahagian A, Bahagian B, Bahagian C dan
Bahagian D.
2. Jawab semua bahagian.
3. Anda dinasihatkan supaya mengambil masa 15 minit untuk menjawab soalan Bahagian A, 25
minit untuk Bahagian B, 25 minit untuk Bahagian C dan 55 minit untuk Bahagian D.

Instructions
1. This question paper consists of 4 sections: Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D.
2. Answer all questions
3. You are advised to spend 15 minutes on Section A, 25 minutes on Section B, 25 minutes on
Section C and 55 minutes on Section D.

Kertas ini mengandungi 9 halaman bercetak

SECTION A
(20 marks)
(Time suggested : 15 minutes)
The text below is about Nora and her cousins outing.

Question 1 10 are based on the text. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines,
there is one grammatical error in each line.
Underline the error and write the correct word in the space provided. An example has been given. The
correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence. There are no spelling errors in this text.

Last weekend, Nora and her cousin, Aini, went on an outing. They
spent the whole day outdoors. They left early in the morning on foot as it

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was a cool and windy days. They take along a basket of food because

1. took

they wanted to have a picnic beside Tasik Hijau. First, they goes to

2. went

Noras uncles, Pak Alis Orchard. They walked past Kampung Paya for

3. to

get there. They enjoyed eat the juicy rambutans and delicious durians at

4. eating

the orchard. Next, they stopped to watch a top spinning competitions. It

5. competition

was very interesting to seeing the top spinning for such a long time.

6. see

However, Nora and Aini did not stay long but they wanted to have a

7. because

picnic by the lake. After that, they stopped by in Ainis sisters house

8. at

which was on the other end of the rubber estate to visit him.

9. her

Unfortunately, she are not in. Nora and Aini arrived home late, feeling

10. was

tired but happy. They enjoyed themselves.

SECTION B

(20 marks)
(Time suggested : 25 minutes)
Questions 11-19 are based on the travel brochure below.

Spend your holiday in Terengganu

There is truly something for everyone in Terengganu
Immerse yourself in the states rich tradition and natural beauty
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Some of the highlights include:
- Traditional boat-building
o See boats being made by master builders in
Pulau Duyung
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Island hopping
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Visit Pulau Redang, Pulau Perhentian and Pulau Kapas

Go snorkelling, scuba diving or swimming
Visit a marine park

Homestay programme
o Participate in a homestay programme and experience the locals way of life
o Take part in their daily activities and enjoy the local food

Kompleks kraf Noor Arfa

o Feast your eyes in intricate batik designs and beautiful handicrafts
o Watch and participate in the batik-making process

Question 11-15 : based on the advertisement, state whether the following statements are TRUE or
FALSE.
11. The purpose of the advertisement is to urge people to visit Terengganu

TRUE

(1 mark)

12. Visitor will go tu Pulau Duyung to visit a marine park

FALSE (1 mark)

13. Visitors can go snorkelling when they go island hopping

TRUE (1 mark)

14. The homestay programme allows visitors to cook some local food

FALSE (1 mark)

15. Visitors can also participate in the Batik-making process

TRUE (1 mark)

Question 16-20 : Read the advertisement carefully and answer all the questions below.

16. State one activity that visitors can do in Pulau Redang.

Snorkelling or scuba diving or swimming

(1 mark)

17. Which place would attract batik and handicraft lovers?

Kompleks Kraf Noor Arfa

(1 mark)

18. Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the advertisement.
Meaning
a) A person who is skilled in
making boats
b) Someone who lives in a
particular district

Phrase
Master builders
locals
(2 mark)

19. Why do you think the phrase feast your eyes is used to describe the way tourist will look at the
batik design.
to tell that tourist will definitely be happy to look at the batik design (accept any suitable answer)
(1 mark)
20. This coming holiday, you would like to ask your cousin to accompany you to visit Terengganu. In
about 50 words, write a postcard to your cousin persuading him/her to go with you. Give reasons why
you think he /she should visit Terengganu. You may use the information given in the advertisement in
your writing.
Dear ___________,
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To:
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(10 mark)

SECTION C
(20 marks)
(Time suggested : 25 minutes)
Questions 21-27 are based on the passage below.

Kota Tinggi, Tues.- Many areas in the low-lying town of Kota Tinggi and the
nearby villagers were flooded after five hours of continuous rain yesterday morning.
The water level rose to three metres high at 1.00 pm.
As most roads to and out of the town were under water, traffic came to a
standstill. Motorists were caught in a three-hour traffic jam. Many left their cars on the
roads as it was impossible to continue driving. They had to wade in the water to higher
ground.
Some ten houses were washed away by the floodwater. The occupants tried to
save whatever they could before moving to higher areas. Since the rescue teams could
not get to the flooded areas in time, the men had to brave the fast-rising water to rescue
the old folks and children. Students attending the morning session classes were trapped
in their school. They were later rescued by the Fire Department. The afternoon session
classes were cancelled.
Rescue teams used ten boats to evacuate another 500 people from a nearby
village which was the most badly affected village. About 70 families were given
temporary shelter at the community centre.
Kota Tinggi District Officer reminded the villagers not to walk, swim or play in
flood water. It is also dangerous for them to drive through flood water.

Question 21-24: Read the article carefully and answer the question below.
21. Why did the traffic come to a standstill?
Most roads to and out of the town were under water.

( 1 mark)

22. What happened to the students attending the morning sessions classes?
They were trapped in their school.

( 1 mark)

23. What did the motorists have to do?

They have to wade in the water to higher ground.

( 1 mark)

24. What did the villagers from the affected areas have to do before leaving their houses?
They have to save whatever they could.
1 mark)

25. Fill in the table with appropriate words/ phrases from the newspaper report.
Meaning

Word/Phrase

a) nonstop

continuous

b) called off

cancelled

c) not permanent

temporary

26. Fill in the tables below with problems faced by people during flood.
People

Problems faced

a) motorists

a) caught in a three hours traffic jam.

b) they have to leave their cars on the road

b) villagers

a) their houses were washed away by the

floodwater
b) they have to brave the rising water to
rescue old folks and children

c) students

a)they were trapped at school

( 5 marks)

27. State 3 other suggestions how you can help the villagers from the affected areas?
i) __________________________________________________________________
ii) __________________________________________________________________
iii) _________________________________________________________________
( 3 marks)

Section D
[45 marks]
[Time suggested : 55 minutes]
Question 28:
Part I - Shorter writing task.
You should spend 20 minutes on this question.
Dear Lisa,
How are you? I saw your name in the pen pal column of Quest magazine and Id like to be
your friend.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Yusri

Imagine that you are Lisa. In about 100 words, write an e-mail to your pen pal to tell him about
yourself. Use the notes below to help you.

Introduce yourself : full name, age, school, hobby, family

Give reason why you choose the hobby
Tell your pen pal what want to know about him
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Question 29: Part II - Longer writing task.

You should spend 35 minutes on this question.

The pictures below shows the causes of air pollution. Based on the pictures given, write an article of
the causes of air pollution.

Harmful fumes from

Toxic fumes from

Dust from

vehicles

factories

construction projects

In your article:

Explain the causes of air pollution

Suggest another cause of air pollution

Make sure your article is between 150 to 200 words

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[30 marks]
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