SET 1 SECTION A Susan went shopping at her favourite shopping complex last Saturday.

While shopping, she had an unpleasant experience there. Her handbag was snatched by a snatch thief. Based on the pictures below, describe the incident and what happened after that.

0crowded 0 walked in and out

0 thief sneaked behind 0 snatched 0 shouted

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#$%&'()* 'H% +,'-()% (ntroduction Where . / Jaya Complex When. 0 -ast Saturday What did she see. / crowded with people 0 end-of-year sale 0 dislike crowds / buy what she needs and get out of the complex 0 walking in and out of shops / swinging handbag 0 handbag hung loosely / shoulders 0 good opportunity for snatch thief 0 a snatch thief / noticed 0 followed closely behind 0 split second / snatched handbag 0 felt handbag pulled from shoulders 0 sho ted for help 0 security guard / heard shouts / ran after thief / pounced on thief 0 help from two other onlookers 0 recovered handbag / advised / carefully in future 0 thankful / security guard 0 remind herself / not to carry handbag to shopping complex

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SECTION ! $ead the passage below and answer the 2uestion that follows. -ast Sunday, Sally and her sister were shopping at Hibiscus Shopping #omplex. &s it was the end0of0year #hristmas sales, the complex was packed and crowded. Sally and her sister were looking at some of the latest imported shoes and handbags at a reputable shoe shop when they heard a lady3s voice shouting, 4Help5 Stop the thief5 6y handbag57 Sally and her sister ran out of the shop and continued in the direction of the shouting. 'hey saw an old lady sitting on the floor, crying in pain. Her right arm was bleeding. 'hey also saw the snatch thief running down the escalator clutching the handbag tightly. By then, a crowd had gathered near the lady. & man helped the old lady to stand up. &t the same time, he phoned the police and a doctor. & security guard saw the snatch thief running down the escalator. He 2uickly gave chase and soon caught up with the thief at the foot of the escalator. 'he handbag was snatched away from him. By now, two policemen had arrived and they handcuffed the thief who was led away. Sally and her sister learnt a useful lesson from the experience, that was, never to carry any handbags in a shopping complex. Write a summary on the snatch theft incident. 8our summary must: not be more than 9" words, including the " words given below. be in continuous writing :not note form;. be written in one paragraph.

,se your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: Sally and her sister were shopping at Hibiscus Shopping Complex when they

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Snatch theft incident 0 heard a lady3s voice shouting, 4Help5 Stop the thief5 6y handbag5 : heard a lady shouting for help; 0 Sally and her sister ran out of the shop 0 they saw an old lady sitting on the floor :they ran out of the shop and saw an old lady sitting on the floor; 0 they also saw the snatch thief running down the escalator clutching the handbag :'hey also saw the snatch thief running away with the lady3s handbag; 0 a security guard gave chase and soon caught up with the thief at the foot of the escalator :a security guard 2uickly gave chase and soon caught up with the thief; 0 the handbag was snatched away from him : the handbag was returned to the old lady; 0 two policemen had arrived and they handcuffed the thief who was led away !

: the thief was led away by ! policemen; SECTION C 'he following are the novels studied in the -iterature component in %nglish -anguage. . <otato <eople / &ngela Wright !. $obinson #rusoe / @aniel @efoe 1. 'he <hantom of the +pera / *aston -eroux =. @r. Aekyll and 6r. Hyde / $obert -ouis Stevenson >. 'he <risoner of Benda / &nthony Hope Hawkins #hoose +)% of the novels above. Write about an interestin" place where many important e#ents too$ place% <rovide evidence from the text to support your answer. 8our response should be: )ot less than >" words (n continuous writing : not in note form;

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0 state / novel and author 0 state / interesting place / 4Benda #astle7 / short description of the castle : owned by @uke 6ichael / surrounded by a moat / a drawbridge across it / when drawbridge drawn up / nobody can enter castle / unless swim across; 0 an important event / Cing $udolf D / imprisoned there by his own brother :@uke 6ichael; / planned to take over throne 0 eve of coronation / drugged by @uke 6ichael who presented him with a bottle of drugged wine 0 Cing $udolf D / held captive / room at end of drawbridge 0 $udolf $assendyll / Cing3s men / planned to rescue king 0 $udolf $assendyll / killed @e *autet and @etchard / save king 0 @uke 6ichael / killed by his own man / $upert of HentEau / at fight our &ntoinette de 6auban 0 end 0 happy and sad events happened / death of @uke 6ichael and ! of the Famous 9 0 Cing $udolf / saved / by loyal friend and subGects

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SET & SECTION A 8ou attended a seminar on how students can observe safety tips when going to school 8ou have been asked to write an article for the school newsletter to share some safety tips that you have learnt with your friends. ,se the following notes to write your article. walk in pairs or in groups / no short cuts through lonely areas / back alleys watch out / suspicious person / inform principal / security guard travelling in bus / 2ueue up / wait for bus / stop completely before boarding or alighting while waiting for transport / private or public transport / never play on the road cycling / single file

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SECTION ! $ead the passage below and answer the 2uestion that follows. @ancing is an entertaining, relaxing and creative activity that interests all people around the world. (t is a cheap type of entertainment that can be enGoyed at any point of one3s lifetime. <eople can express themselves through dancing. & dance can be an art, ritual or recreation done to express emotions, moods or ideas. (t can tell a story, serve religious, political, economic or social purposes or simply be an experience that is pleasurable, exciting or aesthetically valuable. 6oreover, it is an easy way to road ahead for social contacts and grace as well as a thorough way for exercising, improving coordination, building self0confidence and encouraging good posture. @ancing engages bodily actions in different dynamics. @ifferent cultures have different dances. =

'he western0influenced dances vary from Give, break dance, salsa, mambo and rumba, while the eastern0influenced dances vary from Jaipong, whirlwind, gelek and Endong. Write a summary on the benefits of dancin". 8our summary must: not be more than '( words, including the " words given below. be in contin o s writin" :not note form;. be written in one paragraph.

,se your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: Dancing is a type of acti ity that is entertaining and !!

SECTION C 'he following are the novels studied in the -iterature component in %nglish -anguage. . <otato <eople / &ngela Wright !. $obinson #rusoe / @aniel @efoe 1. 'he <hantom of the +pera / *aston -eroux =. @r. Aekyll and 6r. Hyde / $obert -ouis Stevenson >. 'he <risoner of Benda / &nthony Hope Hawkins #hoose +)% of the novels above, write about how an e#ent completely chan"es the life of a character in the no#el% <rovide evidence from the text to support your answer. 8our response should be : )ot less than >" words (n continuous writing : not in note form;

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SET ) SECTION A 8ou have participated in a <ublic Speaking #ontest and won the first priEe in the contest. Write a letter to your friend telling him or her about your experience. ,se the following points to help you. @istrict %ducation @epartment / organiEed / <ublic Speaking #ontest / represented school / take part selected topic / practiced / two weeks / focused / voice control / tone /stress contest / neighbouring school hall / H participants / various schools / nervous / listened to other contestants called name / talked confidently / audience / impressed / clapped announced / winner / @istrict %ducation +fficer / certificate / trophy 0 cash

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SECTION ! $ead the passage below and answer the 2uestion that follows. &s a child, Cai 8in often listened to endless tales from her grandmother / of the horrible Aapanese +ccupation. +ne afternoon, however, Cai 8in3s grandmother had a different story II 4(t was a cold night. 9

But something was wrong that night II. 8ou cried non0stop. ( cradled you in my arms, hoping to comfort you. Suddenly, you stopped I.. dreadful silence. ( ran to your parents3 room and hurried them to the hospital. ( cried all the way and prayed to your late grandfather to take care of you. &t the hospital, ( stayed awake till dawn caring for you, Cai 8in. 'he boy in the opposite bed was dying and ( hung a towel to shield him from your view. ( did not want to frighten you. 'he next day, you were already laughing. 8ou gave me such a fright.7 4@on3t worry grandmother II See. ( grew up fine. &nd (3m going to take care of you when you grow old,7 Cai 8in said. &nd they held each other in a warm and comforting embrace. "dapted from #he $alay $ail % Catherine Suleen &letcher, '( Sungai )etani Write a summary on what *ai +in,s "randmother did when *ai +in was sic$. 8our summary must: not be more than '( words, including the " words given below. be in contin o s writin" :not note form;. be written in one paragraph.

,se your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: *hen +ai ,in-s endless cry stopped suddenly one night, her

SECTION C 'he following are the novels studied in the -iterature component in %nglish -anguage. . <otato <eople / &ngela Wright !. $obinson #rusoe / @aniel @efoe 1. 'he <hantom of the +pera / *aston -eroux =. @r. Aekyll and 6r. Hyde / $obert -ouis Stevenson >. 'he <risoner of Benda / &nthony Hope Hawkins

#hoose +)% of the novels above. Write about how two characters are similar or different from one another% ?

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SET SECTION A (n conGunction with 4Health Week7, you as the Head <refect have been asked by your <rincipal to give a speech on the bad effects of smoking. one of the worst habits cough, heart and lungs get sick spend allowance nicotine addictive body gets used to it / must have it causes diseases / heart problems, cancer / kills stop smoking

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SECTION ! $ead the passage below and answer the 2uestion that follows. $ecently, there has been a growing concern for people all around the world regarding (nfluenEa & :H ) ;. 6exico has been badly affected. 'here is also an increasing number of cases in 'he ,nited States, )ew Bealand, #anada, ,nited Cingdom, (srael and Spain. 'he pandemic is becoming more alarming. We understand that this disease has reached a stage where it is now human to human transmittable. We need to protect ourselves by washing our hands often and thoroughly, especially after coughing or sneeEing. 'his disease varies from adult to child so the best way is to cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue and throw it away after you cough or sneeEe. & person can be infected by a hand shake or touching contaminated surfaces such as doorknobs, lift buttons and furniture. &void touching your eyes, nose or mouth if you are infected. 8ou should 2uarantine yourself at home and contact the nearest clinic or hospital. (f you are infected, try to limit or avoid close contact with others. 'he public needs to be more aware about the disease and understand its risks as well as conse2uences as more and more people have been infected. J pandemic / existing of a disease :"dapted
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Write a summary on the ways to protect o rsel#es from Infl en.a A /01N11 8our summary must: not be more than '( words, including the " words given below. be in contin o s writin" :not note form;. be written in one paragraph.

,se your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: #here are certain ways that can help us to protect !

SECTION C 'he following are the novels studied in the -iterature component in the %nglish -anguage. . <otato <eople / &ngela Wright !. $obinson #rusoe / @aniel @efoe 1. 'he <hantom of the +pera / *aston -eroux =. @r. Aekyll and 6r. Hyde / $obert -ouis Stevenson K

>. 'he <risoner of Benda / &nthony Hope Hawkins

#hoose +)% of the novels above. 'hen comment on whether yo ha#e en2oyed readin" the no#el. Support your answer with evidence from the novel. 8our response should be : not less than >" words in continuous writing : not in note form;

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0 no p shin" 0 while waitin" for transport / p blic or pri#ate / ne#er play on the road 0 may cause you your life or the life of another 0 must follow tips mentioned 0 ensure safety while on the road to and from school

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SECTION C (ntroduction Body st paragraph 0 state novel and author 0 state event that changes life of a character / $udolf $assendyll 0 event / $assendyll visits $uritania to watch coronation of new Cing 0 first meeting with Cing $udolf D 0 Benda #astle / inadvertently involves him in affairs of the country 0 ends up impersonating the Cing of $uritania / looks exactly like him except for his beard 0 endangers his life in trying to save the Cing and country 0 cannot return to his old life / forever changed by his experience in $uritania, especially his love for <rincess Flavia 0 <rincess Flavia / loves him in return / has to remain in $uritania / marry the Cing 0 her duty to the Cing and country / comes before love 0 changes from a carefree, impulsive and adventurous young man / to serious, sober man who lives alone / forever devoted to <rincess Flavia / although can never be his wife 0 event / does not visit to $uritania / probably becomes attachM to the

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ambassador / lead a busy and exciting life

SET ) SECTION A (ntroduction Body st paragraph 0 format of a letter 0 greetings L salutations 0 : blic Spea$in" Contest 0 organiEed by / 5istrict Ed cation 5epartment / in conGunction with %nglish Week 0 teacher / suggested / represent school 0 fill up form to register / ta$e part 0 extremely busy / select interestin" topic / capture Gudges and audience / attention 0 surfed internet for ideas 0 saw an interesting article on fairies 0 convinced / winning entry 0 memorise article / practiced presentation skill 0 work for two whole wee$s 0 foc sed #oice control, speak fluently / proper tone and stress - pactised / mirror ; proper body language 0 day of contest / nei"hbo rin" school hall / saw 1< participants / #ario s schools / ner#o s / confidence sapping away / listened to other contestants 0 heard name called / walked up stage / tal$ed confidently 0 a dience / mesmeriEed and impressed 0 finished / thunderous claps 0 euphoric 0 heart pounding loudly / anno nced / winner 0 smiled broadly and proudly / walked up stage 0 received certificate / trophy / cash from 5istrict Ed cation Officer 0 proper closure 0 parents / e2ually elated / success 0 banked in / winnings / saved for a raining day

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SECTION ! <oint ! 1 = -ine 9 ? ? ? What Cai 8in3s grandmother did when Cai 8in was sick. 0 cradled Cai 8in in her arms :held Cai 8in in her arms; 0 ran to her parents3 room :rushed to her parents3 bedroom; 0 hurried them to the hospital :2uickly sent them to the hospital; 0 cried all the way :crying throughout the Gourney; !

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0 prayed to her late grandfather 0 stayed awake till dawn caring for her 0 hung a towel to shield him from her view

0 state novel and author 0 state ! characters you choose who are different : $udolf $assendyll and @uke 6ichaael; 0 $assendyll / noble and honourable / agrees to save Cing $udolf and $uritania / even though not a citiEen 0 @uke 6ichael / brother of Cing $udolf / schemes to drug his own brother / so cannot attend coronation / greedy for power, evil and ruthless 0 $assendyll / selfless / risks his life for Cing $udolf and $uritania 0 nobly sacrifices his love for <rincess Flavia when she has to remain in $uritania to serve her country 0 @uke 6ichael / selfish / attempts to steal throne for himself 0 not faithful to the woman who loves him / uses &ntoinette to trap $assendyll at the summer house 0 prepares to give &ntoinette to $upert of HentEau if he succeeds in killing $assendyll 0 plans to marry <rincess Flavia when he becomes Cing 0 $assendyll / impulsive and carefree / hardly seems to have a plan for his life / his brother has to look for a Gob for him 0 @uke 6ichael / cautious and scheming / lays his plans carefully / steals throne from his brother / drugged brother so that he can be crowned Cing 0 end / both also have different ending 0 $assendyll / lives a lonely life in a small village / wait once a year to receive news from <rincess Flavia 0 @uke 6ichael / did not achieve what he schemed to possess / the throne and <rincess Flavia / died in a fight with $upert of HentEau over &ntoinette de 6auban

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SET SECTION A (ntroduction Body st paragraph 0 express greeting to <rincipal, teachers and friends 0 give title of speech / 4Bad %ffects of Smoking7 0 smoking / one of the worst habits / teenagers / ac2uire / harm / bodies 0 co "h, bad breadth, heart and l n" "ets sic$ 0 spend / lots of allowance / buying cigarettes 1

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0 tobacco / contains nicotine / addicti#e 0 start using nicotine / body and mind / "et sed to it / m st ha#e it / feel good 0 nicotine / poisonous chemicals / tobacco / ca se diseases / heart problems= cancer 0 each time / smoke / h rts 0 yourself 0 advice / never start smoking / if already smoking / 9 it today

SECTION ! <+()' ! -()% 9 ?0H Ways to <rotect +urselves from (nfluenEa & :H ) ; 0 washing our hands often and thoroughly : often wash our hands thoroughly; 0 cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue and throw it away after you cough or sneeEe :dispose away tissue after using it; 0 avoid touching your nose, eyes or mouth if you are infected 0 2uarantine yourself at home and contact the nearest clinic or hospital : stay 2uarantined and seek medical attention; 0 limit or avoid close contact with others : avoid contact with others; 0 public needs to be more aware about the disease and understand its risks as well as conse2uences :public needs to be aware of the risks of the disease;

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SECTION C (ntroduction Body st paragraph 0 state novel and author 0 state whether you have enGoyed reading the novel :( have enGoyed reading the novel; 0 enGoyed reading about / adventures of $udolf $assendyll / impersonated the Cing of $uritania 0 help save the throne 0 exciting moment / try to rescue king / Benda #astle / nearly killed 0 learns the value of courage and honour 0 $assendyll and <rincess Flavia / fell madly in love with each other 0 <rincess Flavia / heartbroken / found out truth 0 honour / stayed back / marry the Cing 0 courage / risk life / rescue Cing 0 puts / honour / before love =

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0 ending / 2uite sad 0 $assendyll / returned to %ngland / memories / woman he loved 0 moral value / holding on to honour and decency 0 good book to read as it contains elements of adventures and romance 0 enGoyed reading / recommend it to friends

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