39105965 Exam Paper Peperiksaan Pertengahan Tahun English Language Form 2 PAPER 1 With Answer Tahun 2010

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Instructions:This question paper consists of five sections with 40 questions. For each question, choose the best answer fromthe options A, B, C and D. Answer all questions. You are advised to spend 10 minutes on Section A, 10 minuteson Section B, 10 minutes on Section C, 10 minutes on Section D and 20 minutes on Section E..

Section A

Questions 1-10 are based on the information given.

DearThelma

Is something bothering you? Do youneed a listening ear or a shoulder to leanon? Thelma is here to help.

• Write to Dear Thelma, do StarMag,Menara Star, 15 Jalan 16/11,46350 Petaling Jaya or [email protected]

Book Fest @ Malaysia 2009

24 MAY-1 JUNE 2009 10a.m-

10p.m.

KUALA LUMPURCONVENTION CENTRE (KLCC) HALLS 1-5

3 From the notice, we know that the

BookFest will be opened for ______ hours.

A 9 B 10 C 11 D 12

1. According to the advertisement above,a person can write to Thelma if he / shehas A problems of the heartB financial problemsC heart problemD shoulder ache

A Fish A Day For A

Healthy HealFish is high in omega-3 Fatty Acids, EPA

and DHA, which can help reduce risk of

cardiovascular disease. Studies have

shown that cholesterol build-up in blood

vessels may be the culprit of CHD.

These fish are high in omega 3•Mackerel • Sardines•Lake trout • Tuna•Herring • Salmon

2 According to the advertisement above, allthe following fish are rich in omega 3

A tuna B herring

C mackerel D sea bass



4 The two men in the cartoon strip are. on asmall island. A sitting B maroonedC resting D holidaying



Amounts of wastes from an urbanhousehold each week

Type of waste Amount

Plastic bottles & containers 2.3kg

Metal cans 2.1kg

Newspapers & cardboards 7.5kg

Kitchen scraps & peelings 15.5kg

Glass containers 1.9kg

Other wastes 2.5kg

6 Based on the table above, A more metal cans are thrown away than

other wastesB the least amount of waste thrown is

kitchen scrapsC the newspaper and cardboards form the

largest wastesD fewer glass containers are disposed than

plastic containers

More to life than work and money

8 What does the sign mean? A Life is all about work and money.B Life is hard and difficult.C Life is not just work, money and chasing

luxury.D Life is busy and stressful.

9 Based on the picture above, what is put upfor sale?

A A bungalow B An iglooC A single-storey houseD An ice hut

7 What does the above scene show? A A library B A canteenC A classroom D A computer room

Calling all nature lovers! Come celebrate

Earth's Day with us at the National ForestReserve

Time: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (every day except

Monday)

• Bird show• Swimming with dolphins• Feeding fish• Exhibition• Free elephant and horse rides

Entrance is free. Bring your cameras and take

snapshots with your favourite animals.

10 From the notice above, we know that A the activities are for those who love natuonly

B we can ride on the elephant without anypayment

C we are forbidden to take photographs of the animals

D the activities will be carried outthroughout the week



Section B

Questions 11-18 are based on the following text.

It was late in the evening. A boy walking by a river was feeling quite warm. Hedecided to remove _____________ (11) clothes and have a swim. The water turned outto be colder and much _____________ (12) than it had appeared. The boy

_____________ (13) problems staying afloat when he _____________(14) sight of apasser-by.

“Help! Help!” shouted the boy. “I’m drowning! Save _____________(15)!”Instead of leaping _____________(16) the water to rescue the boy, the man

called out to him, “You foolish boy, don’t you realise that this _____________(17) not thetime to be swimming at all? _____________(18) would your mother say if she knew thatyou were in the river at this time of the day? I have a good mind to report you…”

“Oh, save me now, sir,” interrupted the struggling boy, “and read me the lectureafterwards!”

11 A her B his C their D our

12 A deep B deeper C deepest D the deepest

13 A have B has C having D was having

14 A catch B catches C catching D caught

15 A me B him C them D us

16 A onto B into C over D at

17 A is B was C are D were

18 A Which B Where C What D How

Section C

Questions 19 - 21Select the closest in meaning to the expression underlined in the conversations.

Situation: Saljit’s mother is talking to her about a friend.

Mother : Do you remember Miss Baswant?Saljit : I think she used to come to our house when I was small.Mother : Yes, we got to know each other when she worked

in the hair salon that I used to go to.Saljit : She has not visited us for years.Mother : We lost touch when she went to India.Saljit : I wonder what has become of her.Mother : She’s an actress in Bollywood now! I saw her picture in a

magazine.

19. got to knowA saw B liked about C talked to D made friends with

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20. lost touch

A had a quarrel C did not contact each other B lost each other’s address D stopped being friends

21. what has become of her

A why she went away C when she will be back B what has happened to her D who knows about her

Questions 22 - 24Choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined in the conversations.

Situation: Mee Chin is giving Tracy some notes.

Mee Chin : These are all the notes for this week’s lessons. I got myfather to photocopy a set for you.

Tracy : Since I broke my arm, you have been helping me with thenotes. I can’t thank you enough.

Mee Chin : Don’t be silly. That’s what friends are for.Tracy : I’ll repay this favour somehow. If you ever need my help

in the future, you know you can count on me.

22. I can’t thank you enoughA I won’t thank you. C Thank you so much.B I’ll thank you later. D I don’t know how to thank people.

23. That’s what friends are for.A I’m a friendly person. C We have been friends for so long.B I want to be your friend. D That’s what friends are supposed to do.

24. count on

A inform B depend on C work with D share with

Section DQuestions 25 - 28 Read the letter and answer the questions.

Dear Nadia,I received your letter this morning and I was shocked to hear that your brother

has run away from home. As you requested, I’ve tried but I’m sorry I don’t have anynews here regarding him. I have asked the whole neighbourhood, everyone that youknew when you were living here, but nobody has seen him nor heard from him. Ipromise that I will continue to keep a look out wherever I go. In fact, I cycled around thevillage the whole afternoon looking for him. I have even checked with his old classmatesand friends but they told me he has not kept in touch with them since your family

moved to Petaling Jaya.Kadir has always been very obedient. It is hard to believe that he would do

something like this. It is strange that he just went off when there are no problems athome. You may be right that his new friends have something to do with it.

I know it is useless to tell you not to worry. Please call me as soon as Kadir ishome. Do take care of yourself and let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Sincerely, Amiza

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25. It can be inferred from the letter thatA nobody in Amiza’s neighbourhood knows Kadir B Nadia used to live in the same neighbourhood as AmizaC Amiza’s neighbourhood is looking for Kadir D Kadir was Amiza’s classmate

26. What does the phrase kept in touch mean?

A Contacted B Hidden C Stayed D Remembered

27. What does the word this refer to?A Being obedient C Running away from homeB Moving to Petaling Jaya D Not keeping in touch with old friends

28. The letter implies thatA Kadir is a strange boy C Amiza does not believe NadiaB Nadia is wrong to worry D Kadir may have been influenced by his new friends

Questions 29 – 34 Read the passage and answer the questions.

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE1 Do not panic.2 Close the door of the room that is on fire to stop the fire from spreading.3 Get everybody out of the building.4 Close all doors behind you as you leave the building.5 Use the stairs and not the lift.6 Dial 994 and ask for the Fire Brigade. Give your address correctly. If you

need an ambulance, request for one.7 Stay clear of the building. Remember that smoke can kill, too.

IN THE EVENT YOU ARE TRAPPED IN A FIRE1 Go to a room overlooking the street. Shut the door and put a blanket, rug or

towel at the bottom of the door to prevent smoke from entering the room.2 Shout for help and stay by the window.3 If the room fills with smoke, lean out of the window or lie close to the floor

where the air is cleaner and cooler.4 Jump only if you have no choice. If you have to break the window, use a hard

object such as a chair and protect your face while doing so. Throw out anythingsoft that might break your fall. Wherever possible, lower yourself from thewindowsill instead of jumping out.

29. In the event of a fire, you shouldA remain calm B move slowly C fight the fire D not do anything

30. Why is it not wise to use the lift in the event of a fire?A You will be depriving other people of it.B You might press the wrong button and stop the lift.C You might be trapped in it.D You might not know which floor to go to.

31. What should you do when you report a fire?A Shout “Fire!” C Instruct the Fire Brigade to inform the hospital.B Give the full address of the place on fire. D Remind the Fire Brigade to hurry.

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32. The phrase Stay clear of meansA stay near C take a few steps away fromB remain at the entrance of D be well away from

33. Which of the following is TRUE?A Lock all doors to prevent a fire from spreading.B Call the Fire Brigade and then an ambulance.

C Do not breathe during a fire because smoke kills.D Stay close to the floor because there is less smoke at a lower level.

34. The passage is mainly aboutA acting bravely during a fire C getting the right help during a fireB how to prevent a fire from spreading D emergency procedures during a fire

Section E

Questions 35 - 37 Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow.

He saw a dead crowin a drainnear the post office.He saw an old man

5gasping for air and a baby barely able to breathein a crowded morning clinic.This land is so rich.Why should we suffer like this?

10I want clean air for my grandchildren.I want the damned foolsto leave the forest alone.

I want the trees to grow,15the rivers run free,

and the earth covered with grass.Let the politicians plan how we may live with dignity,now and always.

-- A. Samad Said

35. The sight of the dead crow is upsetting because _____.A it is usually a hardy bird C it is sad to see anything deadB it is such a pretty creature D it was beaten to death by man

36. The dead crow symbolises _______.

A pollution B ill fortune C man’s cruelty to animals D the doom of man’s future

37. The scene in the clinic is all of the following EXCEPT _____.A exciting B disturbing Csaddening Ddepressing

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Questions 38 – 40 Read the extract below carefully and answer the questions.

It was that time in Jamal’s life. Marriage time. Jamal had left the whole rigmaroleof choosing a wife to his mother and sisters. His mother finally found a suitable choice,pretty, well-educated and the scion of a family that his mother would not be ashamed tointroduce as in-laws. Jamal also took an instant liking to his future bride. She lookeddemure and sweet, hands folded neatly on her lap the day Jamal went to ‘view’ her. She

was not too short which was a no-no for Jamal and she had langsat-yellow skin. Atypical Malay beauty. Jamal gave her a 9/10 rating and pronounced satisfaction on hismother’s choice. Arrangements then commenced and a date was set. It was to be inthree months’ time.“Why so long, Cik?” queried Jamal. He had already spent a few sleepless nights thinkingabout his bride.“Because, dear son,” explained his mother, “there’re the invitations, the catering, thebridal chamber and the bunga telur to be attended to.” Well, he understood about theinvitations, the catering, the bridal chamber (blush), yes, definitely, but the bunga telur ?What was that? He had not anticipated this bunga telur thing. Jamal neededclarifications on the bunga telur issue. A bunga telur , his sister explained, is the thing, infact the given thing, hosts presented to guests on the latter’s leave. They were usually

hard-boiled eggs. Well, that’s not really a problem, Jamal thought. What was wrong withthat? One could eat the eggs after the feast.

-- Of Bunga Telur and Bally Shoes by Che Husna Azhari

38. Jamal’s mother did not want her son to marry a girl who was______.A wealthy B well-to-do C low in status D well-educated

39. The word ‘rigmarole’ refers to the _________ process of choosing a wife.A confusing B unexciting C complicated D uninteresting

40. Jamal was ________ the bunga telur issue.

A uninvolved in B ignorant about C uninterested in D undecided about

Prepared by: Checked by:

(MOHD MUSTAFFA B. MOBARAK ALI) (MISS NORZIAH BT. ZAINUDDIN)English Teacher Head of English Language Panel

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End of Paper 1 .With Best Wishes! Please Obey Exams Rules! Honesty is the best policy.



PPT May 2010 English Language Form 2: Model Answer/Marking Scheme

EXAMINATION PAPER 2Paper 1

1A 2D 3D 4B 5C 6D 7A 8C 9B 10B

11B 12B 13D 14 D 15A 16B 17A 18C 19D 20C

21B 22C 23D 24B 25B 26A 27C 28D 29A 30C31B 32D 33D 34D 35A 36D 37A 38C 39C 40B

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