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2 ¼ jam KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

LEARNING TO SCORE 2006 SET 1

BAHASA INGGERIS SPM

Kertas 2

Dua jam lima belas minit

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Arahan:
1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi empat
Examiner’s
bahagian .
Code
2. Jawab semua bahagian.
3. Anda dinasihati supaya mengambil masa
25 minit untuk menjawab Bahagian A, 25 Section Marks
minit untuk menjawab Bahagian B, 50
minit untuk Bahagian C dan 35 minit untuk A 15
Bahagian D.
4. Soalan-soalan yang dikemukakan dalam
kertas ini mungkin mempunyai tiga atau B 10
empat pilihan jawapan.

Instructions: C 25
1. This question paper consists of four
sections. D 25
2. Answer all sections.
3. You are advised to spend about 25
minutes on Section A, 25 minutes on Total 75
Section B, 50 minutes on Section C and
35 minutes on Section D.
4. Questions in this paper might have three
or four options.

Kertas ini mengandungi 19 halaman bercetak.

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Section A

[15 marks]

Questions 1 – 8

For each of the questions, read the question first and then study the information given to find
the best answer. Then circle the answer A, B, C or D on the answer sheet provided.

1 Look at the table below and answer the question that follows.

Flight No. Airline Estimated Time of Arrival Remark

MH101 Malaysian Airlines 2000 Landed
SQ009 Singapore Airlines 2030 Landed
AA25 Air Asia 2040 Delayed
BA29 British Airways 2045 Landed
AI301 Air India 2050 Delayed
CP008 Cathay Pacific 2055 Landed

Based on the table above, we know that

A all the flights arrived punctually.
B two flights have not arrived yet.
C flights MH101 and AI301 have arrived.
D flight AA25 arrived before flight CP008.

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2 Study the bar graph below and answer the question that follows.

Attendance for Co-Curricular Activities in 2005

100

90

80

70
PERCENTAGE

60

50

40

30

20

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May June

MONTHS

From the graph, we can say that

A the highest attendance rate was in January.
B the attendance rate in May was better than in June.
C the first quarter of the year had a better attendance rate.

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3 Study the information below and answer the question that follows.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR SARAWAK

MORNING AFTERNOON NIGHT

Isolated rain in Kapit and Sri
Aman. Elsewhere fair.
Isolated thunderstorms in Isolated rain in Sibu and
Limbang, Bintulu, Miri, Sibu, Kapit. Elsewhere fair.
Sarikei, Kapit, Sri Aman,
Kuching and Samarahan.
Elsewhere fair.

Which one of the following statements best represents the information above?
A It may be the drought season in Kapit.
B Sibu will have continuous rainfall throughout the day.
C The wettest part of the day for Sarikei is in the afternoon.

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4 Read the newspaper report and answer the question that follows.

AirAsia flies Airbus to Kuching

KUCING : AirAsia has launched its Airbus service to the Kuala Lumpur-Kuching route. The
airline flew in a group of journalists and other guests to mark the Red Devils Airbus A320’s
maiden flight yesterday.
“The airline currently operates 115 weekly flights from KLIA and Senai International
Airport (Senai IA) in Johor to Kuching, Miri, Sibu and Bintulu,” AirAsia said in a statement.
AirAsia Bhd chairman Datuk Pahamin Rajab said the airline would take delivery of one
airbus monthly.
Adapted from The Star, February 2006.

From the report, we know that

A the airline will be receiving one airbus every other month.
B guests were flown in to commemorate the Red Devils Airbus A320’s first
journey.
C AirAsia operates over 100 weekly flights between KLIA and Senai IA.

5 Read the statement and answer the question that follows.

Bitter gourd may be of benefit

to those who suffer from diabetes.

Tee Shiao Eek, The Sunday Star, February 2006

From the statement above we can assume that

A Tee Shiao Eek is a bitter gourd contractor.
B bitter gourd is a possible cure for diabetes.
C Tee Shiao Eek is the editor of The Sunday Star.
D bitter gourd is excellent for those who want to have diabetes.

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6 Read the extract below and answer the question that follows.

Feeling obese or overweight? Want to keep in shape? If you want to manage your weight
healthily, join this exciting workshop on March 18 (1.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.) at the Armada
Hotel, Petaling Jaya. Enjoy free BMI testing, door gifts worth RM20, lucky draw giveaways
and get the opportunity to win great contest prizes. Tickets priced at RM15 are available at
selected pharmacies in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. For details, call 03-2143-2386
(Monday – Friday; 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.)
Adapted from New Straits Times, February 2006.

The advertisement above is promoting

A BMI testing.
B lucky draw giveaways.
C importance of workshops.
D healthy weight management.

7 Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.

CAUTION! MEN AT WORK

According to the sign, we know that

A we have to be very careful.
B hazardous men are working.
C men are working precariously.
D we have to work with the men.

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8 Read the dialogue below and answer the question that follows.

Jugah : Why are you looking so troubled?

Jeburai : It’s this letter that I received from my pen-pal.
Jugah : You should be in high spirits to receive the letter. What’s the problem?
Jeburai : The problem is I can’t make head or tail of the letter.

Based on the dialogue, which one of the following statements is true?

A Jugah and Jeburai are pen-pals.
B Jugah is happy to receive the letter.
C Jeburai does not understand the contents of the letter.

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Questions 9 – 15

Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Then, circle A, B, C or D on the
answer sheet.

I have seen Malaysians driving with their hazard lights on in the rain several
occasions.

What a sight it was __9___ lights flashing all around me. It was a tense experience
for _10_ as I could not tell if the cars were moving, changing lanes _11_ had stalled.

After all, hazard lights are supposed to be used to _12_ an emergency. Since when
does driving in the rain constitute _13_ emergency?

While I understand the reason behind the use of hazard lights as visibility can be
poor _14_ a heavy downpour, it is dangerous as the blinding lights can easily cause an
accident.

Drivers must reserve the use of hazard lights to emergency situations only. _15_ on
your headlights instead when it rains for better visibility and to let other drivers know that you
are there.
Adapted from The Star, February 2006.

9 A in 13 A a
B at B an
C by C the
D with

10 A me 14 A when
B my B while
C mine C since
D myself D during

11 A so 15 A Torn
B or B Tune
C but C Turn
D and

12 A indicate
B indicates
C indicating
D indication

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Section B

[10 marks]

Questions 16 – 25
Read the information given below and then answer the questions that follow.

SITUATION VACANT

Salesperson
Earn extra income part-time or full-time. Our company is
Earn extra income
expanding in Malaysia. Full Training provided.
part-time or full-time
E-mail to erickson511@msn.com or call 0172511419
(Penang)

Part-time lecturers Part-time lecturers in maintenance of:

(Penang) 1. Air conditioner and refrigeration system
2. Building, Firefighting & security system.
Degree is a must.
E-mail: anthony_choo53@yahoo.com RM90 /hr.

Kitchen Designers Kitchen Interior Design Company requires designers to design

(2 vacancies) kitchen wardrobes. Some interior / architectural background.
(Kuala Lumpur) Strong communication skills. Proficient in AutoCAD. Female
preferred.
Email: hotjobsq@qmail.com
General Clerk
Female with minimum SPM. At least 2 years, working
(Kuala Lumpur)
experience in administration, accounts and clerical.
Must be PC literate.
E-mail qk06@yahoo.com
Mentor If you think you have what it takes to enjoy working with
(Selangor) children (aged 4 - 12), we would like to meet up with you.
Must be a university graduate.
Please send your resume to
davidsi@cosmotots.com
Multimedia Designer Minimum relevant diploma. Required skills: Video, Flash MX
(Kuala Lumpur) Professional, ActionScript, Photoshop, Dreamweaver. Cartoon
character illustration skill a plus.
E-mail myjobwb@yahoo.com

Adapted from
http://www.jobstreet.com

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Questions 16 – 20

For each of the descriptions below, name the job that is most suitable for the following
people.

No Description Job
16 Samira has always liked children.

17 Hanan has a degree in Mechanical Engineering. She is

looking for a part time job.

18 Mary Ann is a student at a local university in Penang. She

has financial problems and needs an extra income.

19 Monica Chew Leung resides in Kuala Lumpur. She is

looking for a full time job related to clerical work.

20 Ayesha has expertise in using computer software such as

Flash, Dreamweaver.

[5 marks]

Questions 21 – 25

Based on the information given, give short answers to the following questions.

21 You must have AutoCAD skill if you want to apply for this job.

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22 The academic qualification the job as Mentor is

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23 A kitchen interior designer is required to

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24 If Nawawi wants to apply for the job as a part time lecturer, he should send his
credentials to

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25 Narini, a school leaver, applied for the job of a Mentor. Her application was rejected
because

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[5 marks]

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Section C

[25 marks]

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

1 Ballet has been proven to be a valuable conditioning technique for

sports. Two years ago, the Institute of Sports Medicine and
Trauma at Lennox Hospital in New York studied the effects of
different sports activities on the body. They were then compared
with ballet. The conclusion: ballet is more demanding than 5
football, basketball or even soccer.

2 Aware of the mind-body discipline of ballet, many western

coaches and trainers are seeking out ballet teachers for their
athletes. During the 1984 Olympics, American sprinter Carl Lewis
reigned supreme with four gold medals. One sports commentator 10
remarked that part of Lewis’ training regime included ballet
classes as it helped lengthen his strides to blast towards the finish
line.

3 There are parallels between sports and ballet. For example, a

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Ankles and knees are also strengthened, providing agility in
sports.

4 The ballet movement of rotating legs from the hips helps to

strengthen smaller, more injury-susceptible muscles. Dancers
become more aware of their pelvis positioning and have 20
increased range of motion in their hips.

5 Ballet technique emphasises verticality. The dancer’s body parts

must be correctly centred and aligned to allow maximum stability
and ease of movement. Ballet possesses many steps, including
those that require the dancers, while in midair, to turn, beat their 25
legs or feet together, or change their leg position. Basically, it is
more demanding than a regular aerobic workout.

6 A Malaysian male ballet dancer, Jason Lim, sums it up, “ I literally

have to drag myself out after a ballet class but I feel good.”

7 The fitness of ballet is enormous. Not only does it build lean 30

muscle, burn body fat and develop a flat stomach, the exercises
also help to raise the resting metabolism rate. Furthermore, the
release of the feel-good endorphin hormone does wonders to
boost confidence.

8 Most ballet classes begin with exercises at the barre which the 35
dancer holds onto for support. These exercises warm up and
stretch the muscles, work the tendons and loosen the joints. The
second part of the class is done without the support of the barre
and is called the centre practice. It usually begins with slow,
sustained exercises (adagios) that develop the dancer’s sense of 40
balance and fluidity of movement. Slow exercises are followed by

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quick movements (allegros), beginning with small jumps and

progressing to large travelling steps, turns, and leaps.

9 Ballet workouts are useful for both men and women as they
strengthen and develop a complete range of muscles: from the 45
neck muscle and the shoulders to the upper back, lower back and
thighs. In addition, they work the calf muscle and the bottom
tissue.

10 According to www.calorie-counter.net, about 15 minutes of ballet

can burn up to 85 calories. Over 12 months, this ballet workout 50
uses up a total of 31 025 calories per year or about 8.9 pounds of
body fat. Now, is not getting fit and into shape much better than
dieting and liposuctions?

Adapted from Ballet vs Sports by Revathi Murugappan

The Star, March 2006.

Questions 26 - 30.
You are advised to answer them in the order set.

26 From paragraph 1,

(a) which organisation studied the effects of various sports activities on the body?

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(b) where is the organisation located?

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27 According to paragraph 2, why are Western trainers and coaches looking for
ballet teachers for their athletes? Mention two reasons.

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(b) ………………………………………………………………………….………… [1 mark]

28 From paragraph 6, in your own words, explain what Jason Lim means by “I literally
have to drag myself out after a ballet class …”

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[2 marks]

29 From paragraph 9, mention two types of muscles that will be strengthened and
developed by taking up ballet.
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(b) …………………………..………………………………………….……… [1 mark]

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30 From paragraph 10, what is the writer’s suggestion? Give a reason for her
suggestion.

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[2 marks]

31 This article describes the benefits of taking up ballet, especially for athletes.
Write a summary of
 the benefits of taking up ballet for athletes
 how men and women can benefit from taking up ballet

Credit will be given for use of your own words but care must be taken not to change
the original meaning.

Your summary must

 be in continuous writing
 use material from lines 14 - 53
 not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below

Begin your summary as follows:

Taking up ballet can benefit athletes in many different ways…

[15 marks]

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Section D

[25 marks]

32 Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.

There’s Been a Death in the Opposite House

There’s been a death in the opposite house The minister goes stiffly in
As lately as today. As if the house were his,
I know it by the numb look And he owned all the mourners now,
Such houses have always. And little boys besides;

The neighbors rustle in and out, And then the milliner, and the man
The doctor drives away. Of the appalling trade,
A window opens like a pod, To take the measure of the house.
Abrupt, mechanically; There’ll be that dark parade

Somebody flings a mattress out,- Of tassels and of coaches soon;

The children hurry by; It’s easy as a sign,-
They wonder if It died on that,- The intuition of the news
I used to when a boy. In just a country town.

Emily Dickinson

a. Which phrase in stanza 1 suggests the solemn and sad atmosphere in the house?

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[1 mark]
b. What did the doctor do in the house?

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[1 mark]

c. What did the persona mean by ‘The minister goes stiffly in as if the house were his’ ?
(Stanza 4)

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[1 mark]

d. Who is the persona in the poem? Quote an evidence from the poem to support
your answer.

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[1 mark]

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33 Read the extract from the short story The Necklace below and answer the following
questions.

Her friends uttered a cry. “Oh, my poor Mathilde! How

you are changed!”
“Yes, I have a very hard life, since I last saw you
and great poverty – and that because of you!”
“Of me! How so?”
“Do you remember that diamond necklace you lent me
to wear at the ministerial ball?”
“Yes. Well?”
“Well, I lost it.”
“What do you mean? You brought it back.”
“I brought you back another exactly like it. And it has
taken us ten years to pay for it. You can understand that it was
not easy for us, for us who had nothing. At last, it is ended and
I am very glad.”
Madame Forestier had stopped.
“You say that you bought a necklace of diamonds to
replace mine?”
“Yes. You never noticed it, then! They were very
similar.”
And she smile with a joy that was at once proud and
ingenuous. Madame Forestier, deeply moved, took her hands.
“Oh, my poor Mathilde! Why, my necklace was paste! It
was worth at most only five hundred francs!”

Extract from The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

a. How had Mathilde’s appearance changed?

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[1 mark]

b. What does it refer to?

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[1 mark]

c. The word paste can be replaced by …………………………………………………......

[1 mark]

d. Do you think Mathilde’s misery was caused by Madame Forestier?

Give a reason for your answer.

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34 The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Jungle of Hope - Keris Mas

The Pearl - John Steinbeck

The Return - K.S. Maniam

Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.

Describe a lesson which you have learnt from the novel you have studied.
Give examples with close reference to the text.

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KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

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ANSWER SHEET

FOR SECTION A (SET 1)

1 A B C D 9 A B C D

2 A B C 10 A B C D

3 A B C 11 A B C D

4 A B C 12 A B C D

5 A B C D 13 A B C

6 A B C D 14 A B C D

7 A B C D 15 A B C

8 A B C

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