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Bahasa Inggeris
Mac 2017
2 jam

SMK TAMAN DESA TEBRAU

UJIAN BULANAN (1)

TINGKATAN 2

BAHASA INGGERIS
2 JAM

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Arahan:

1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi Untuk Kegunaan Pemeriksa

empat bahagian dan 6 soalan:
Bahagian Soalan Markah Penuh Markah Diperolehi
Bahagian A, B, C dan D.
A 1 10
2. Jawab kesemua 6 soalan.
B 2 10

3 20
Instructions:
C 4 15
1. This question paper consists of
four sections and 6 questions: 5 5
Section A, B, C and D.
D 6 30
2. Answer all 6 questions.
JUMLAH 90

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 14 halaman bercetak termasuk kulit hadapan

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SULIT

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 SECTION A
[10 MARKS]
[TIME SUGGESTED 15 MINUTES]

Answer all questions in this paper.

The text below is about ways to conserve the forests.

QUESTION 1

Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. The errors are underlined for
you. Write one word to correct the error in the space provided. An example has been given.
The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

We must learn how to conserve our forests as he play an important e.g. they

role in our ecosystem. First, we have to find a balance across our (a) ________________

development needs and our conservation needs. I have to designate (b) ________________

a certain percentage of forest areas as nature parks but reserves in (c) ________________

which any form of human activities are prohibiting in these areas. (d) ________________

Then, when we cut down trees, we should replant they. Over the (e) ________________

years, our need for timber will be self-sustainable. At a same time, (f) ________________

we should stepped up research and development on alternative (g) ________________

resources that can be artificially created in a low cost. These (h) ________________

resources can be used instead of forest resources. Final, we have to (i) _________________

establish seed banks and forest flora nurseries. This help ensure that (j) _________________

trees and plant species do not die off.

(10 marks)

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 SECTION B
[30 MARKS]
[TIME SUGGESTED 40 MINUTES]
QUESTION 2
Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) (j):

When Steven Spielberg was a child, he was obsessed with fears. He feared darkness.
He feared there were unearthly creatures hiding under his bed. He feared there were monsters
in his closet.
As he became older, he became very curious about the world around him. He
remembered one night when his father woke him up, took him to a hill at 3 am to watch a
meteor shower. Steven thought it was extraordinary. He wanted to know who put those points
of light up in the sky. He also became interested in flying saucers. He imagined what it would
be like to see someone from a flying saucer.
When Steven was about 12 years, his father gave him a 8 mm cine camera. It opened
the door to his fantasy world. It gave him the escape from school and the bullies who scared
him. He began to make movies. His first movie was Firelight, a sci-fi movie about lights in
the sky. He spent US$500 to make the movie. Then, he invited friends, relatives and
neighbours to watch the movie. He collected US$600. He was 16.
In 1967, Stevens movies caught the eye of Dennis Hoffman, a millionaire. Hoffman
paid Steven US$10 000 to make a short film titled Amblin. It was a story of two teenage
hitch hikers. It impressed the bosses at Universal Studios and he was hired. Here he learned
all he could about directing movies. Then, came his first major break. It was Jaws. Jaws
was an experiment in terror and it was a nightmare to shoot. The budget kept on growing and
the days increased. It drove everyone crazy.

Question (a) (j)

Using the information from the text above, complete the following graphic organiser.

As a child, he feared : After watching the meteor show, he :

(a) ______________________________ (d) _________________________________

(b) ______________________________ (e) _________________________________

(c) ______________________________ (f) _________________________________

Steven Spielberg

The 8 mm cine camera : The movies that Steven Spielberg produced :

(g) _________________________________ (i) _________________________________

(h) _________________________________ (j) _________________________________

(10 marks)

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QUESTION 3:
Read the text below. Then, answer questions (a) (j).

Surfing the Internet !

Young users can be exposed to danger while surfing the Internet. Parents are advised to
read these useful tips to prevent such danger from happening.

Become an Internet user yourself.

Warn your children about the danger of chatting with stranger online.

Stress to them that password, address, PIN numbers, phone and email details
should never be given to anyone online.

Forbid your children to arrange to meet anyone via the Internet because not
everyone is who they say they are.

Find safe and child-friendly chatrooms for your children to use.

Decide on which child can use the Internet and when to use it.

Decide on how long each child can be online.

Questions (a) (d): Based on the text, state whether the following statements are TRUE or
FALSE.

(a) Parents are exposed to danger while surfing the Internet. _____________ (1 mark)

(b) Parents should not use the Internet. _____________ (1 mark)

(c) Children should be warned about chatting with stranger online. _____________ (1 mark)

(d) It is safe to give your password and email address to everyone. _____________ (1 mark)

Questions (e) (i) Read the text carefully and answer the questions below.
(e) Why should parents forbid their children from meeting stranger via the Internet?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

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(f) When are young users exposed to danger?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)
(g) Fill in the table with suitable words/phrases from the text.
Meaning Word/phrase
i. communicating with people you are not
familiar with

ii. helpful or serviceable information

(2 marks)
(h) Why are parents advised to read the tips given?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)
(i) Why do you think young users are easily exposed to danger while surfing the Internet?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

(10 marks)

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(j) Your facebook friend decides to meet you alone in person. In about 50 words, write an e-
mail to your facebook friend

To politely reply him/her that you cannot meet up with him/her

Give reasons why you are not able to do so
Add other suitable information to make your writing interesting

To :
From:
Subject :

(10 marks)

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 SECTION C
[20 MARKS]
[TIME SUGGESTED: 20 MINUTES]
QUESTION 4
Read the text below.

Samuel and his family chose a homestay at a Malay village when they holidayed in
Kedah. The festivities began upon their arrival. Along with several other families, they were
warmly welcomed. A few men played the kompang while several young boys performed
silat as they walked into the village.
Then, the families were introduced to their foster families. After that, they were led
to a shady area near a river. Food was already laid out on several mats. After a hearty meal,
Samuel and his family went to their foster familys house.
The following day, Samuel woke up early. He went outside to look at the river. Some
villagers were out in their boats. Samuel hoped he would get to try that. After breakfast, the
family were taught how to weave mats and baskets.
Just before 11.30 a.m., Samuel and the other families went to a paddy field. There, a
villager showed them how to catch a duck. Then, he invited them to join him. With so many
people in the field, it soon became a muddy mess. Since everyone spend more time having
fun trying to get unstuck from the mud, no ducks were caught.
After a lengthy bath, Samuel and his family had dinner. As the families ate, they were
entertained by a performance of traditional dance and music. Samuel was very tired but he
fixed his gaze on the performance.

Read the text carefully and answer questions (a) (i)

(a) Where did Samuel and his family stay during their holiday in Kedah?

___________________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

(b) The villagers greeted the holidaymakers as they came to the village. What did they do?

i. _________________________________________________________________________

ii._________________________________________________________________________

(2 mark)

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(c) What did the families do before they went to their foster familys house to rest?

i. _________________________________________________________________________

ii. _________________________________________________________________________

(2 mark)
(d) What activities did Samuel and his family do on the second day at the homestay village?

i. _____________________________________________________________________

ii. _____________________________________________________________________

(2 marks)
(e) Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases from the text.
Meaning Word/Phrase

i. in a friendly way

ii. celebrations

iii. filling and nourishing

iv. to watch closely

(4 marks)
(f) Why did Samuel take a lengthy bath after trying to catch ducks in the paddy field?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(1 marks)
(g) Samuel was very tired but he fixed his gaze on the performance. Why did he do this?

___________________________________________________________________________

(1 marks)
(h) Give two other activities you would like to do if you stayed in a homestay village.
i._________________________________________________________________________

ii. ________________________________________________________________________

(2 mark)

(15 marks)

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QUESTION 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) to (d).
WHAT IS RED?

By Mary ONeill

Red is a sunset And when youre angry

Blazing and bright. Red runs through your head
Red is feeling brave Red is an Indian,
With all your might. A Valentine heart.
Red is a sunburn The trimmings on
Spot on your nose. A Circus cart.
Sometimes red Red is a lipstick
Is a red red rose. Red is a shout
Red squiggles out Red is a signal
When you cut your hand. That says: Watch out!
Red is a brick Red is a great big
And the sound of a band. Rubber ball.
Red is hotness Red is the giantest
You get inside Colour of all.
When youre embarrassed Red is a show-off,
And want to hide. No doubt about it
Fire-cracker, fire-engine But can you imagine
Fire-flicker red- Living without it?

a) Name the two words used to describe the sunset in the poem.

________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
b) What is the red that squiggles out referred to in the poem?

________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

c) Based on the poem if you were colouring a very angry person, what colour would his
head be?

________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

d) Why do you think the persona says that red is a colour we cant live without?

________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

(5 marks)

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 SECTION D
[40 MARKS]
[TIME SUGGESTED: 45 MINUTES]
QUESTION 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.

Your school is celebrating the National Reading Month. As the president of the English
Language Society, you have been asked to give a talk to students on the benefits of reading.

Benefits
widen general knowledge
improve language skills
help reduce stress
make use of our free time

When writing out your talk, you should:

use the notes about benefits of reading as given

suggest two ways to encourage the reading habit

add any other relevant information

write between 120 to 150 words.

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(30 marks)

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ALL THE BEST!
You can do it!

Prepared by Checked by Approved by

Chee Shu Yee Zalifah Ismail

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