SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN AGAMA YAN

MID YEAR EXAMINATION

ENGLISH FORM 1
(2 HOURS)

Name :…………………………………...………………… Class :……………..……………

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Arahan

1. Tulis nama penuh dan kelas anda pada ruang yang

Soalan Markah Markah
disediakan.
Penuh Diperoleh
2. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 7 soalan: Soalan 1, Soalan 2,
Soalan 3, Soalan 4, Soalan 5, Soalan 6, Soalan 7 1 10
3. Jawab semua soalan dalam kertas ini.
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3 10
Instructions
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1. Write your full name and class in the space provided.
2. This question paper consists of 4 questions: Question 1, 6 5
Question 2, Question 3, Question 4, Question 5, Question 7 30
6, Question 7
3. Answer all questions in this question paper Jumlah 100

Disediakan oleh, Disemak oleh, Disahkan oleh,

____________________ _______________________ __________________________

(AKHMAL BIN ARIFFIN) (PN RUBIATUL FIJRIAH BT AZIZAN) (HALIZA BINTI MD ZAIN)

GURU BAHASA INGGERIS KETUA PANITIA BI GURU KANAN BAHASA

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 SECTION A
(20 marks)
(Time suggested: 25 minutes)

Answer all questions in this paper.

The text below is about a writer’s pet cat.

Question 1
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. The errors have been 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.

A few months ago, my family and I go to my grandparents' e.g ___went___

house. We decided to bring along your pet cat, Tiger since there (a) ____________

was nobody to take care of it at home. We arrived in my (b) ____________

grandparents' house as dusk was falling. Thinking that Tiger is tired (c) ____________

after the long journey, I took it out from its cage but let it walk (d) ____________

freely around the house. Unfortunately, Tiger went miss the next (e) ____________

day. I was very sad because we needed to leave for home in the (f) ____________

evening without Tiger. His father felt sorry for me so he decided to (g) ____________

staying over for one more night. Around 3.00 a.m., I felt an gentle (h) ____________

touch on my cheek. I opened my eyes and saw a pair of sad eyes (i) ____________

staring at me. It was Tiger! I grab it and realised that Tiger was wet (j) ____________

so smelly. I wondered where it could have gone to. I was just glad

that we were going back home with it.

(10 marks)

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The text below is about the importance of friendship.
Question 2
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. The errors have been 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.

Friendship is a important part of our lives. We need friends e.g ___an___

because we spent most of our time with them than we do with (a) ____________

her parents and siblings. Therefore, it is crucial that we are able to (b) ____________

choose friends who can edifies and influence us positively. (c) ____________

Where we have a good company of friends, we will be able to grow to (d) ____________

became a person with admirable characteristics such as being (e) ____________

confident, hardworking, compassion, generous, and responsible. (f) ____________

Besides that, a good company are not only for fun and exciting times (g) ____________

but also when we are gone through tough times. They will be (h) ____________

here to support us and ensure that we are alright. Friends also play a (i) ____________

very important role so they are the ones who will break or make us. (j) ____________

Hence, we must choose our friends wisely.

(10 marks)

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 SECTION B
(30 marks)
(Time suggested: 40 minutes)
Question 3
Read the following text. Then answer questions (a) — (j).

Deepavali Charity Shopping

If you have not done your Deepavali shopping yet, why not
start early and do it for a good cause.

Visit the Indian Women's Charity Bazaar at Grandeur Hotel,

Kuala Lumpur. Organised by the Indian Society of Malaysia, the
bazaar offers a variety of traditional Indian dresses, decorative items,
jewellery and sweets for sale.

Organising chairman for the bazaar, Mrs Premini Shankar

said that the bazaar is an annual event held to raise funds for charity.
The money collected will be handed over to the Welfare Department
and will be given to various charity organisations.

The bazaar will be opened from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. every
day from 12 to 22 October 2014.

The first 100 visitors will receive a goodie bag and free
refreshments.

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 Questions (a) — (j)
Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.

Charity Bazaar

Held at:
(a) ___________________________,
Kuala Lumpur. Things sold at the bazaar:
(f) ____________________________
(g) ____________________________

Organised by: (h) ____________________________

(b) ___________________________,  sweets

of Malaysia

Money collected will be handed over

to:
(i) the _________________________
Chairman of the bazaar: ____________________________
(c) ____________________________
First 100 visitors will receive:
(j) a ___________________________

Time:  free refreshments

(d) ____________ to _____________

Date:
(e) ____________ to _____________

(10 marks)

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Question 4
Read the travel brochure below. Then answer questions (a) — (j).
Lunch Menu
Asian Delight Set

Main course : Chicken rice with steamed chicken

and blanched bean sprouts
Snack : Curry puffs
Drink : Ice lemon tea
Price : RM7.50

Herby Salmon Set

Main course: Grilled salmon with boiled potatoes

and steamed broccoli
Snack : Fruit Salad
Drink : Freshly squeezed orange juice
Price : RM10.00
Tasty Burger and Fries Set

Main course: Chicken burger with French fries

Appetizer : Nuggets
Dessert : Cheesecake
Drink : Fizzy drink
Price : RM15.00

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Questions (a) — (d): Based on the travel brochure, state whether the following statements are TRUE
or FALSE.
(a) The items offered are for the dinner menu. ____________ [1 mark]
(b) No desserts are offered in the Asian Delight set.. ____________ [1 mark]
(c) The Herby Salmon set costs RM10. ` ____________ [1 mark]
(d) The Tasty Burger and Fries Set offer the most food. ____________ [1 mark]

Questions (e) — (i): Based on the travel brochure, answer the questions below.
(e) What is unique about the drink offered in the Herby Salmon set?

[1 mark]

(f) How much does the Tasty Burger set costs?

[1 mark]

(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the menu.
Meaning Word/Phrase

i. to put shortly in boiling water _________________________________[1 mark]

ii. drinks with a lot of bubbles _________________________________[1 mark]

(h) Why is it important to eat well-balanced meals?

[1 mark]

(i) What type of food should we avoid if we want to stay healthy?

[1 mark]

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(j) You are planning to order a meal at a restaurant. In about 50 words, write a paragraph to
choose a meal for yourself. In your paragraph:

• state why you choose the meal

• give reasons to support your choice
• add relevant information to make your writing interesting
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 SECTION C
(20 marks)
(Time suggested: 20 minutes)

Question 5

Read the passage below about gorillas.

My uncle, Sam, is almost 70 years old. He wears a pair of round spectacles that look
large for his small wrinkled face. He has a short but thick beard. It is partially grey. How large
is his family? He does not have a family at all. He is a bachelor and a happy one too. He stays
in a small house in a calm village by the Mada River in Kedah. He has been staying there for
almost thirty years.
In the morning, he takes a short walk around the neighbourhood enjoying the cool
fresh air. He likes to listen to birds’ chirping in the morning as it makes him very happy. Then
after a simple breakfast, he goes to work in the paddy fields a short distance away from his
house. He works until 11 a.m. Despite his age, he is never resting. From noon onwards, he
works in his vegetable farm. He grows many types of vegetables. When they are harvested, he
sells some of them. He gives away the rest free to several poor families in the neighbourhood.
He feels happy to be of help to them.
Not surprisingly, my uncle is well-liked and even children enjoy listening to his
stories. He is very thrilled to see children smiling. He is indeed a happy man without any
worries.

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

a) How do you know that Sam is old?

i. ________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]

ii.________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
b) Why does Sam stay alone?

[1 mark]
c) What does Sam do for a living?

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[1 mark]
d) Where does Sam enjoy cool fresh air?

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[1 mark]

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e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the text.

Meaning Word/Phrase
i. lines on the skin
[1 mark]
ii. a man who is not married
[1 mark]
iii. town with people
[1 mark]
iv. contented [1 mark]

f) The two times when Sam is happy:

i. ________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]

ii. ________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]

g) What does Sam do with the vegetables?

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[1 mark]

h) In what way is Sam’s life never resting?

__________________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]

i) Suggest two other reasons why Sam is always happy.

i. ________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
ii. ________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]

[15 marks]

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Question 6

Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) – (d)

News Break

Now why so loving, darling, But surely you're some stranger,

And why the sudden kiss? No rage or hullabaloo.
You'd help me with some little jobs? Come closer, let me look, dear,
For goodness sake, what's this? Can this be REALLY you?

Your face is clean for once, dear, Now were you struck by lightning
Your clothes without a crease. Or were you stunned at sport?
You saved your luncheon money? Ah ... now I see the reason.
Will wonders never cease? You've brought your school report!

No dropping of your school books, Max Fatchen

No shrieking, childish treble.
Today you are a lamb, love,
Where yesterday a rebel.

(a) List two things that have changed in the child.

(i) _____________________________________________________________________
(ii) _____________________________________________________________________
[2 marks]

(b) Which line in the poem tells you that the child is totally different from what he was the day
before?
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[1 mark]
(c) When does the parent realize the reason for the child's behaviour?
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[1 mark]

(d) What does the expression "you are a lamb" tell you about the child s behaviour on that day?
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[1 mark]

(5 marks)

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 SECTION D
(30 marks)
(Time suggested: 35 minutes)

Question 7

You are advised to spend about 30 minutes on this question.

Your school held a sports day two days ago and you have promised your friend to write a letter to
him/her about the event. Write a letter to your friend to describe your School Sports Day.

Use the pictures and notes below to help you write.

Sports Day

Opening Ceremony
march past- national anthem- speech- launch

Activities
running-high jumping-long jumping-tug of war

Prize Giving Ceremony

When writing out your letter:

• you may use the notes given
• suggest two other activities
• write in not less than 150 words

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