THE FORMAT

PAPER 1 014/1 ASSESSING: LANGUAGE SKILLS READING SKILLS

PAPER 2 014/2 ASSESSING: WRITING SKILLS READING SKILLS

PAPER 2
SUBJECTIVE TYPE 3 SECTIONS DURATION 1 hr 15 min 3 QUESTIONS ANSWER ALL

Pupils are tested on :

The ability to write phrases and The ability to write phrases and sentences within a specific context in sentences within a specific context in accurate and standard English with appropriate word order, vocabulary, structures and punctuation.

Write 5 complete sentences based on a picture . You may use the words given.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE

Question 1
To assess candidates ability to construct sentences Task: To write grammatically correct sentences. Based on the given stimulus.

BAND A (EXCELLENT)
All sentences constructed correctly. Words used correctly. No spelling or punctuation errors. Variety of sentences structures. Ideas well presented and relevant to the stimulus. MARKS : 9 - 10

SAMPLE 1
SUBJECT Amin Ai Ling They VERB walks. sings. study.

A fish

swims.

SAMPLE 2
SUBJECT Amin Ai Ling They A fish VERB walks sings study swims STORY LINE to school. on the stage. in the library. in the aquarium.

SAMPLE 3
SUBJECT VERB STORY LINE

Amin Ai Ling They A fish

walks sings study swims

to school in the morning. on the stage every night. in the library every evening. in the aquarium every day.

SAMPLE 1

SUBJECT
1. 2.

VERB

OBJECT

Amin Ai Ling Amin and Ai Ling

SUBJECT

walks walks walk

VERB is

to school every day. to school every day. to school every day.

OBJECT

1 2

Amin Amin Amin

is
is

a handsome boy. a lazy boy. a handsome but lazy boy.

Complex sentences :

1. The man whom you saw lives

near the flats. 2. Here is the book that is worth reading . 3. They visited the spot where the accident took place. 4. While he was on his way to school this morning, he saw an accident.

 Read the instructions carefully. Underline the

important points.
Look and study the picture given.

Read the helping words. Try to relate them with the situation in the picture.
Write 5 sentences about the picture.

Check whether you have written simple, compound and complex sentences. Remember ! Your task is to write GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT SENTENCES. SO, DONT FORGET TO CHECK YOUR GRAMMAR, SPELLING AND PUNCTUATION.

Amin, youngest brother bicycle riding garden

sister skirt sweeping broom

mother
planting flower plants flower pots Samad father car Washing car garden

Ahmad, elder brother collecting leaves

SUBJECT
Mother

VERB
is planting

OBJECT
flower plants in the flower pots.

Samad and his father Amin, his youngest brother

are washing

the car in the garden.

is riding

a bicycle in the garden.

Ahmad, his elder brother

is collecting

the dried leaves .

Ramlah, his sister

is sweeping

The rubbish in the garden with a broom.

-Boy scouts -camping -campsite

pitching tent - sleep collecting firewood

-cooking -peeling -lunch

SUBJECT

VERB

STORY LINE

A few boy scouts

Two of the boy scouts Two boys

are camping at the campsite .

are collecting are running

some firewood to make a fire. because a cow is chasing them. food for lunch.

Two boys

are preparing

Three boys

are pitching a big tent for them to sleep in.

Sample sentences
1. A few boy scouts are camping at the campsite .

2. Two of them are

collecting

some firewood

3. Two boys are chasing them. 4. Two boys are

running

because a cow is

preparing

food for lunch.

5. Three boys are to sleep in.

pitching

a big tent for them

Look at the picture carefully and write five sentences about it. You may use the words in the boxes to help you. You are advised to spend about 15 minutes on this section.

pupils comfortable

tuition house

experienced class

teacher teaches

air-conditioner exercises

Air-conditioner

White-board
teacher

teaching

pupils

writing

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE
Question 2
To assess candidates ability to transfer information accurately and appropriately

TASK
Transfer information from one text type into a given framework. To make a choice and give reasons .

BAND A (EXCELLENT)
Confident use of the language Reasons conveyed clearly through a variety of sentence structures. Confident use of new words to express reasons. Reasons are well-planned, relevant and are linked so as to sustain the interest of the reader. Overall accurate use of spelling and punctuation. 5 marks

SUGGESTED SENTENCES FOR QUESTION 2(B)

TOPIC / AREA OF INTERESTS

REASONS

1. Place / Locations It is near my house,so I can go there easily. It is exciting to visit this place because there are many interesting and attractive spots. It is a nice and beautiful place to visit. I have never been to this place before, so I am very eager to go there.

2. Prices / costs / fees

The price is low, that is only RM . Although the price is high, it is reasonable and affordable. It is a reasonable price and I think I can afford it. I can afford to buy it.

Food/ drinks/ menu / meal

It is delicious and tasty. It is my favourite food It is easy to cook / to prepare / to serve. It is good for health because it contains vitamins / minerals and protein. I like the taste. It is nutritious . It offers free..

4. Transport / It is the most comfortable way of travelling. vehicles It is an economical way of travelling. It is more convenient / comfortable. It is a faster means of transport, so I will not feel bored. I can reach the destination earlier. I like to see the beautiful scenery along the way.

5. Free discount offer / prices

The offer is attractive. I like it very much. I can save my money. I can use the money to buy something else. I can use my money to buy books. I can add in my collection. I can get it cheaper . I can get it at a low price. I can keep it as a souvenir.

6. Activities / The activities are very interesting and challenging. contest / The activities are suitable for my age. I can get a lot of knowledge . competition. I can meet a lot of friends by joining the contest / competition. I am talented in so I can have the opportunity to show my talent. This activity is very useful and has a lot of benefits. This activity is simple and easy to do.

7.Pets

It is a cute animal. It is easy to look after. I can take care of it easily. I can play with it. I can have a company. It helps to look after the house. It is easier to manage as it eats only (grains)

8. Society / club

The activities are interesting. It can increase my knowledge. It teaches me to be independent. It gives me chance to mix around. I can get many new friends. I can cooperate with the other members. It has a lot of benefits. I can learn many new things.

9. Colour / patterns/ fashion.

It is beautiful. It is attractive and nice. It suits me. It is the latest design and fashion. I like the colour. It is my favourite colour. I will enjoy myself doing it. I can share my hobby with my friends as we have the same interest. I can do something beneficial during my free time. It can widen my knowledge. I can get many friends.

10. Hobby / Interest

11. Time taken I takes a shorter time to finish my work. / Duration It takes a shorter time to reach the destination. of time. The time given is enough for me to complete my work. 12. Topic / Title / Theme The topic is suitable for my age. The topic is very interesting. The topic is very simple and easy.

13. Facilities

I will feel comfortable with the facilities provided. I will feel more convenient. I can use the facilities provided. I can save my money and time. I can earn more money for a living. It teaches me to be responsible. It teaches me to be independent. I am committed to my job. I can support my parents.
It is suitable for me as I am . years old. I am eligible , so I can take part. He/ she is from If I have the chance, I will visit his / her country one day. We have the same hobbies, so we can exchange ideas. We share the same hobby / interest / idea. We are of the same age. She/ He is older than I , so I can learn many new things from her / him. > She/ He can be my foster sister / brother.

14. Occupations

15.Age group

16. Pen pal

 Read the instructions carefully. Underline the important

points.
Read the text carefully.

Read the sample answers given in the table. Then underline the answers to be transferred in the text.
Be very careful with spelling and punctuation.

Decide your choice. Write them in section B. Give good reasons for your choice.

Remember ! Your task is to MAKE A CHOICE AND

GIVE GOOD REASONS.
SO, WRITE GOOD REASONS USING CORRECT

GRAMMAR, SPELLING AND PUNCTUATION. Do not write too long. You will be awarded a maximum of 5 marks only only.

DOS AND DONTS IN WRITING

Linkers
Linkers are use to tell or explain more about the first idea in the sentence. Eg: furthermore, beside that, moreover etc. Pupils are not encourage to use these words in writing at this stage because it may distort the meaning of the sentence. Most of the pupils fail to use the words clearly and marks will be deducted for this.

Some common mistakes

The price is cheap or expensive correct The price is low or high. wrong The ( thing .. shirt,book etc) is cheap or expensive. In The book is in the bag ( the book is already there) Into- Please put the book into the bag. (the action of putting the book into the bag) Misuse of some words Than,then and them There, they, their Went, when

Menu

Fried rice with prawns

Steamed rice with chicken curry

Fried noodles with mushrooms

Price

RM 2.50

Served with

fried vegetables

Free drinks

mineral water

Dessert

butter cake

Available

throughout the day

Menu

Fried rice with prawns

Steamed rice with chicken curry

Fried noodles with mushrooms

Price Served with

RM 3.50

RM 4.00 fried vegetables syrup

RM 2.50 chicken soup fruit juice butter cake for breakfast

cucumbers and
salad mineral water local fruits throughout the day

Free drinks

Dessert

chocolate icecream

Available

only for lunch

and dinner

choice

price

serving

offer

dessert

available

SAMPLE ANSWER I would choose the fried noodles with mushrooms because it is my brothers favourite food. The price is reasonable and affordable. It is served with my brothers favourite chicken soup. The fruit juice is free so I can save my money for other things. My brother loves the delicious butter cake. I can bring my brother for dinner as we are usually free at that time. My brother will surely be happy with my choice.

Drawing Competition

Story- telling Competition

Singing Competition

Date

20 April 2006

Time

7.00 pm

Venue

Bukit Rimau Shopping Complex

Fee

Free

Prize

Bicycle

Reasons to help you

Why Singing Contest

Interesting Hobby Test my talent

1. It is my hobby. It is interesting and I can test my talent. 1. The time and date is convenient for me. I have ample time to practise. 1. The venue is just a stones throw away from my house. I can just cycle there alone. 1. The fee is reasonable and affordable. I can use my own pocket money.

Date/Time Venue Fee

Convenient Enough time to practise Near my house Can cycle alone Reasonable Affordable Attractive and interesting Can keep as souvenir

Prize

1. The prize is attractive and interesting. I can keep it as my souvenir.

I would choose Singing Contest because it is my hobby. It is also interesting and challenging because it can test my talent. The time and date is convenient for me. I can

have ample time to practise. The venue is

just a stones throw away from my house. I

can cycle there. The fee is reasonable and

affordable. I can use my own pocket money. The prize offered is interesting and attractive. I can keep it as my souvenir.

Study the advertisement below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given in the advertisement. You are advised to spend 25 minutes on this question.

Malaysia

Indonesia

RM40.00 Round Square

Plastic
Boys and girls Girls

Stainless steel
Boys

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE
Question 3
To assess candidates ability to express ideas in sentences with correct structures.

TASK:
To write sentences about the pictures in a paragraph or paragraphs using the given words and express their ideas cretively.

BAND A (EXCELLENT)
Confident use of the language Ideas conveyed clearly through a variety of sentence structures. Confident use of new words to express ideas. Ideas are well-planned, relevant and are linked so as to sustain the interest of the reader. Overall accurate use of spelling and punctuation.
13 - 15 marks

Look at the pictures. Try to answer these questions: Who are the people? What are they doing? What is happening in each picture? Where is the place?

Look at the words given. Use the words to make complete sentences. You have to add words to make each sentence complete
Begin each sentence with a capital letter. Add a full stop at the end of every sentence. Arrange the sentences in paragraphs. Make sure you use all the words. Check the spelling and grammar correctly.

 Tenses

Spelling
Punctuation to + infinitive Flow of ideas and proper sequencing. Suitable vocabulary adjectives / adverbs /

linking words/ conjunctions.

Interesting expressions and use of similies and proverbs where possible.

Writing must be neat and legible.

 Expand the sentences by adding suitable new word and phrases. Make sure the information added appropriate to the story line.

The quality of the sentence carries more marks and

not the number or length of sentences written. Check your answers for grammatical or spelling errors.

MORE PRECISING
Pupils are not encourage to use the words many more, others and etc at the end of the sentence. They must be certain in giving the examples.
Examples: My mother buys chicken, meat, vegetables and fish.

COMMON ERROR
By car In his fathers car In red car

Reach at Kuala Lumpur ( Reach Kuala Lumpur ) Arrived at Kuala Lumpur

Thank to Ahmad for his good deed. ( Thank Ahmad for his good deed )

REDUNDANCY
A Proton Saga car A Savvy car Went back home At there Thank to him Red in colour

SOME EXPRESSION FOR MERIT

A stones throw away Finger licking good Left for home Eye catching scenery The food is delicious and scrumptious .

For a good piece of writing

You can add Similes Proverbs Idioms

Similes
as beautiful as the rainbow as proud as a peacock as big as an elephant as busy as a bee/ an ant as clear as crystal as cold as ice as deep as a well as fast as lightning as green as grass as happy as a child as hungry as a wolf as loud as thunder as white as snow as slow as a tortoise/ a snail as silent as the grave as stupid as a donkey

PROVERBS
What is a proverb ?????? A proverb is a short saying containing words of advice, warning or wisdom.

Example of Proverbs
A friend indeed is a friend indeed All that glitters is not gold An apple a day keeps the doctor away Better late than never Charity begins at home Honesty is the best policy Many hands make light work Practice makes perfect Slow and steady wins the race Too many cooks spoil the broth Two heads are better than one Where theres a will, theres a way

IDIOMS
What is an idiom ? An idiom is a phrase or sentence in which simple words are used to convey a special meaning.

Example of Idioms: A black sheep : a- good-for-nothing person. e.g. Hilmi always causes trouble in his family. He is a black sheep in the family. A snake in the grass : a secret enemy e.g. I thought she was my friend until she betrayed me. Only than I did know that she was a snake in the grass. Apple of the eye : someone dearly loved e.g. He is the apple of his mothers eye.

To lend a hand : to help e.g. My car has broken down. Can you lend me a hand? To rain cats and dogs : rain very heavily e.g. It was raining cats and dogs this morning. To sell like hot cakes : to be sold off quickly e.g. The books sold like hot cakes because they were very popular. To talk big : to boast e.g. Dont talk big. I know who you are. To look down upon : to despise e.g. It is wrong to look down upon the poor.

SOME SUGGESTED EXPRESSIONS THAT CAN BE USED BEFORE STARTING A NEW SENTENCE.

1. Quickly . 1. Suddenly .. 1. Immediately ..

1. After that
1. A few minutes later . 1. Later on . 1. The next day 1. After some time .. 1. While 1. As

D. TO END A COMPOSITION SOME SUGGESTED CONCLUSIONS

Everyone went home tired but happy. They went home tired but happy. He was glad he had done a good job. They enjoyed themselves very much.

They had a wonderful time.

It was a memorable day for them. He is a hardworking and helpful boy. He is a responsible boy. His teachers / parents are proud of him /her. Everybody thanked him for his good deed. I am proud to be his friend. They are a happy family. He had learnt a good lesson. He promised he will never do it again.

The pictures below describe a family outing. Use all the words given to describe the pictures. Write your answers in the space provided. You are advised to spend 35 minutes on this question.

TIME
Last Saturday

SUBJECT
Encik Amin

VERB took

STORY LINE his family to a bird park.

They

saw

many birds in the cages.

TIME In the afternoon

SUBJECT They

VERB found

OBJECT a place for lunch

TIME

SUBJECT They They They

VERB helped went enjoyed

OBJECT their parents to pack their things. home . their outing very much.

SAMPLE ANSWER
Last Saturday, Encik Amin took his family to the Paradise Bird Park in Langkawi. They went there by their new shiny Savy car. The children were very happy to see many bird in the cages. They saw some parrots, swallows, peacocks and many more. The birds were flying happily in big cages.

At the afternoon, Encik Amin decided to have a picnic. They found a place which was just a stones throw away from the bird park. They put the food on a mat under a shady three. It was a mouth watering food. They enjoyed the delicious food cooked by Puan Ana, his

wife.

After lunch, Encik Amins children Zarul and Zura helped their parents to pack all the things. They arranged them nicely in their fathers blue in colour car. Encik Amin drove his car carefully. They reached home tired but happy. It was a memorable day for they and hoped to go again some other day.

Look at the pictures. Use the information given to write about a Canteen Day in the space provided.