SULIT Bahasa Inggeris 12/2 MEI 2011 1 jam 30 minit

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SMK BANDAR UTAMA DAMANSARA 2 JALAN BU 1/11, 47800 PETALING JAYA _____________________________________________ PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2011

BAHASA INGGERIS TINGKATAN 1 KERTAS 2 1 JAM 30 MINIT

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Maklumat untuk calon 1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi tiga bahagian: Bahagian A, Bahagian B dan Bahagian C. 2. Jawab semua soalan. 3. Anda dinasihati supaya mengambil masa 40 minit untuk menjawab soalan Bahagian A, 30 minit untuk Bahagian B dan 20 minit untuk Bahagian C.

_____________________________________________________________________________________ Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 4 halaman bercetak [Lihat sebelah]

SULIT 1

SECTION A: Guided Writing [30 marks] Using the pictures and notes below, write a story about Zaids experience. You must provide an ending for the story.

When writing your story: you may use all the notes given elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting make sure it is not less than 120 words 2

Section B: Summary [10 marks] Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. In this age of breakthroughs in communications technology, the mobile phone is a common feature. It has become so much a part of the modern culture that mobile phones have even become a fashion icon where the trend of changing their housings, ring tones; or even the entire phone, is widespread. To have the ability to keep in touch with anyone anywhere around the globe where there is network coverage is a very convenient thing. But one must know the proper place to use a mobile phone. Speaking loudly in public places reflects bad etiquette. This is because it interferes with the business of other people and draws their attention to the speaker. Too much use of the mobile phone can be hazardous to ones health due to the strong electromagnetic field generated around it. Before using a mobile phone, one must observe the surroundings for any signs that prohibit its usage. Public places like banks, libraries and hospitals disallow the use of mobile phones. In certain places like the petrol kiosk, one is required to switch off ones mobile phone completely as the electromagnetic waves surrounding the device can cause an explosion. The greatest danger, however, is using the mobile phone when one is driving. Every driver with a mobile phone must have a hands-free kit. Talking on the mobile phone while driving without a handsfree kit is an offence. It can be fatal to the driver, passengers and other road users as well. It is important that convenience and technology is not misused to jeopardize lives. Write a summary on the dangers of using a mobile phone. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not in note form) be written in one paragraph

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: While owning a mobile phone is advantageous, it also has

SECTION C: Graphic Novels [10 marks] The following are the graphic novels studied in the literature component in English Language. 1. The Boscombe Valley Mystery 2. Journey to the Centre of the Earth 3. Black Beauty Arthur Conan Doyle Jules Verne Anna Sewell

Based on one novel above, write about one character that you like in the story. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer. Your response should be: not less than 50 words in continuous writing (not in note form)

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. (CIK SITI MAZLIFAH) Subject Teacher

(PN. SHARIFAH IZRINA) English Panel Chief

. (MS. WENDY WANG)

SMK BANDAR UTAMA DAMANSARA 2 FORM 1 MID-YEAR EXAM 2011 ENGLISH LANGUAGE (PAPER 2) MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A (Guided Writing) make sure students complete the question given following the task students should elaborate appropriately to make their stories interesting refer to the band criteria provided to award marks

SECTION B (Summary) Content Points speaking aloud on mobile phones displays bad manners overuse may lead to health problems using mobile phones in prohibited zones is wrongful using it at fuel stations can be deadly speaking without using a hands-free set while driving is illegal and dangerous

Content 5 marks (Any 5 content points would warrant a maximum of 5 marks) Language 5 marks (Refer to the band criteria provided)

SECTION C (Literature Component) make sure students write only about one character that they like students must spell the characters name correctly students should provide evidence from the text to support their answer refer to the band criteria provided to award marks