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Name :
ELSA ………………………………………..........
FORM 2
MID YEAR EXAM
2014 Class: Set:
2 HOURS ……………... ………………...

SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN BUKIT RANGIN

25150 KUANTAN

MID YEAR EXAMINATION 2014

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2014

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS ACQUISITION (ELSA)

FORM 2
PAPER 1
READING & WRITING
2 HOURS

Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so

Instruction:
1. This question paper consists of FOUR For examiner’s use
sections: Section A, Section B, Section C Teacher’s
dan Section D.. Name
2. Answer ALL sections in this question paper.
Section Marks

Arahan: A 20
1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi EMPAT
bahagian: Bahagian A, Bahagian B,
B 20
Bahagian C dan Bahagian D.
2. Jawab SEMUA bahagian dalam kertas
soalan ini. C 15

Prepared by : ………………………………….. D 45
PN. ZARINA BT. AZIZ
Form 2 Coordinator

Verified by : ………………………………..… Total 100

PN. ROSALIZA BT HJ MOHAMMAD
Head of English Panel

Lihat sebelah
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Section A
[ 20 marks ]
[Time suggested : 15 minutes]

Questions 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.

The text below is about Shahrir who becomes incapable because of an accident.

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.

Shahrir is a fourteen-year-old teenager. He used to be the school track king.

His nickname was ‘Kilat’ because he can really run like the wind. No other 0 could

athlete in the district could match her speed. He was so popular that a group 1 __________

of boys will copy the way he walked or talked. Everybody knew his superb 2 __________

potential in running and many of them was his fans. 3 __________

All that changed, however. He is incapable of run now. Shahrir 4 __________

alias ‘Kilat’ sit in a wheelchair, thanks to a drunk driver. The car knocked him 5 __________

down as he is about to cross the street after practice one afternoon. 6 __________

Many student who showered him with praises now make unkind 7 __________

remarks about him. Suddenly, he is impopular. Nevertheless, he puts up a 8 __________

brave front and ignores the impolite stares he receiving as he struggles to 9 __________

led a normal school life. Only his close friends stand by him. Truly friends in 10 __________

need are friends indeed.

[20 marks]

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

Questions 11 – 24 are based on the flyer below.

11 12
1 1
13
1
14
1
15 (i)

[8 marks]

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Questions 16 – 20 Based on the flyer, state whether the following statements are
TRUE or FALSE.

16 The Star Health Fair will be held for 4 days. ____________ [1 mark]

17 Partner Great Eastern is a member of HSBC Group. ____________ [1 mark]

18 Like The Star Facebook for updates. ____________ [1 mark]

19 The admission is free. ____________ [1 mark]

20 The extension call numbers are 1243/1629 ____________ [1 mark]

Questions 21 – 24 Read the flyer carefully and answer all the questions below.

21 State an activity that you can get if you go to The Star Health Fair.

____________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

22 If Sharif wants to get information about health, which activity is suitable for him?

____________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

23 What should Sofia do if she wants to get more details about the event?

____________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

24 You are very interested with The Star Health Fair. You want to invite your friend to
go with you to the event. Write a message to your friend about the event and invite
him/her to go there with you. You may use the information given in the flyer in your
writing.

Dear __________________________, _____________________

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From,
_____________________

[5 marks]

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

Questions 25 – 29 are based on a letter from the talk given below.

A very good morning to the Chairman of the Resident’s Club, ladies and gentlemen.
First and foremost, thank you very much for inviting me to give a talk relating to
stress. Let me introduce myself, I am Dr Tunasya, a psychiatrist from the Pahang General
Hospital.
In today’s modern and fast-moving society, practically everyone is very stressed and
tensed up. The question here is what do we do when we feel stressed?
Go for a walk, a jog or even a swim if you feel stressed out. You will find that it makes
difference and it costs you nothing. Go shopping or at least window-shopping. It helps
you to release whatever stress you have. Go from one shop to another, maybe you will
come across to something that you like, let’s say a dress or a handbag or a wallet.
A person who is very stress needs someone to talk to. You will feel good that
someone is willing to lend you an ear. If you do not have anyone, try calling the
Befrienders. They are there for anyone around-the-clock.
Music, especially classical music, helps to sooth the nerves. So when you are
stressed, do listen to this type of music. It relieves you of your pain and stress. You can
try this, close your eyes and imagine that you are in a place where there is a brook
nearby. You can hear the soft waves beating against the bank. You can also imagine that
you are walking on the white soft sandy beach. Dream your stress away.
I guess that’s about all I have to say today. Thank you for your attention.

Questions 25 – 29 Based on the talk given, answer the following questions.

25 Who is the speaker?

_______________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

26 What is the name of club which invites the speaker to deliver the talk?

_______________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

27 How does the classical music help to de-stress?

_______________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

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Questions 28 Fill in the table with appropriate word/phrases from the talk.

Synonym Antonym Word/Phrases

b Pressure
c Contemporary
d Let go
e 24 hours
g Torture
h Open
i Far
j Rocky

[8 marks]

29 Complete the following table by giving the supporting details for the given main idea.

Main Idea Supporting Details

a)

b)
Ways to
overcome stress
c)

d)

[4 marks]

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Section D
[ 45 marks ]
[Time suggested : 55 minutes]

Question 30
Part I – Shorter writing task.
You should spend 20 minutes on this question.

Dear students, 15 May 2014

Please be informed that an extra class for English will be held on next Saturday,
24 May 2014 from 8.00 – 10.00 a.m.
Thank you.

Pn Zarina

You are unable to attend the extra class. In about 100 words, write a message to your
teacher. Use the notes below to help you.
 Apologise – you can’t go
 Give reasons
 Tell your teacher what you will do about the lesson you missed.

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[15 marks]

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Part II – Longer writing task.

You should spend 35 minutes on this question.

Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about your holiday at a beach resort/
tourist spot in the space provided on page 7 and 8. Write in 120 words.

You may use these adjectives/adverbs below to help you to write your description.

Popural Pristine Fresh Peacefully

Enchanting Scenery Tranquil Carefully
Peaceful Breathtaking Happily Safely
Clean Unspoilt Joyfully Beautifully

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[30 marks]
KERTAS SOALAN TAMATS

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