MYPT32015

SECTION A
(10 marks)
(Time Suggested : 15 minutes)
Answer all questions in this paper.
The text below is about trishaws in the olden days in Melaka.
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.
In the olden days, the trishaw was a very popular mode of transport in
Malacca or Melaka as it is knew today. The elderly used the trishaw to
take them to the clinic. Housewives took the trishaw when coming back
from the market with her heavy baskets. Schoolchildren took the trishaw
to and from school. Therefore, it is clear that a trishaw was a very
common sight in town these days. It was also common to see a family
e.g. known
(a) __________
(b)__________
taking a trishaw ride to the cinema in town. Parents would sat on the
(c)__________
thinly cushioned seat while children would squat at their feet, held on to
(d)__________
the iron bar in front of them. The trishaw puller usual cycled barefoot,
(e)__________
used hand signals when making a turn. When a pedestrian or cyclist
(f)__________
blocked their way, he would sound the bicycle bell in his thumb and
(g)__________
forefinger. It was pitiful to see old trishaw puller having to pedal for their
(h)__________
livelihood. Trishaw ride was a mere 40 cents or so. Trishaw pullers were
(i)__________
usually seen lining up the streets waiting for passengers. Over time, these
(j)__________
trishaw pullers became close friends with their passengers. And of course,
they were their regular customers.
(10 marks)
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SECTION B
(30 marks)
(Time suggested : 40 minutes)
Question 2
Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) (j).
Questions (a) (j)

Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.
Family Background :
(a)____________________________________________
(b)____________________________________________
(c)____________________________________________
Illnesses :
(d)____________________________________________
(e)____________________________________________
Emotions shown after the operation :

(f)_____________________________________________
(g)_____________________________________________
Dreams :
(h)____________________________________________
(i)_____________________________________________
(j)_____________________________________________
(10 marks)
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Question 3
Read the notice below. Then, answer questions (a) (j)
Questions (a) (d) : Based on the notice, state whether the following statements are TRUE or
FALSE.
(a) The grand launch of MYFEST 2015 will be held in Bukit Jalil Stadium.
(b) Entries for the World Kite Festival is free for all.
(c) Kelantan is a well-known state for drum-making.
(d) Many activities are organised in conjunction with MYFEST 2015.
__________ (1m)
__________ (1m)
__________ (1m)
__________ (1m)
Questions (e) - (i) : Read the notice carefully and answer the questions below.
(e) What is the aim of the notice ?
_________________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(f) Why do you think the grand launch of MYFEST 2015 is held in Dataran Merdeka, Kuala
Lumpur?
________________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the notice.
Meaning
Word/Phrase
(i) the starting
_________________________________ (1m)
(ii) something to be admired
_________________________________ (1m)
(h) Why are drum-making workshops conducted during the International Drum Festival?
______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________(1m)
(i) Suggest another way to preserve our traditional games.
______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(10 marks)
(j) Your friend wants to know the activities organised for MYFEST 2015.
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In about 15 words, write an email to your friend.

In your email:
Provide information about the activities
Give reasons to support your choice
Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting
New Message
To :
From :
Subject :
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
SECTION C
(20 marks)
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Question 4
Read the text below.
Read the text carefully and answer questions (a) (i)

(a) What is the tone of the text? Give reason.
Tone
: __________________________________________________________________ (1m)
Reason: ______________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(b) Why was the writer at the National Heart Institute?
_________________________________________________________________________ (1m)
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(c) How many children does the writer have?

_________________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(d) What do you think is the best title for the text?
________________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the text.
Meaning
Phrase
(i) a person that you are related to

(ii) someone to be treasured, a baby
(iii) show someone that you are very pleased to
see them
(iv) no matter what
(4 marks)
(f) What values did the writer display? State two values.
(i) ____________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(ii)____________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(g) All of you are supposed to save life, not take away life!
What can you say about the writer?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(h) How did the writer react when she found her daughter was brain-damaged?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(i) What are your suggestions to help special children in our country?
Give two suggestions.
(i)
______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(ii)
______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(15 marks)
Question 5
Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer questions (a) (d).
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(a) Who is speaking in stanza 1?

_________________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(b) In stanza 1, why is the grandchild very surprised?
_________________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(c) In stanza 2, what does money is your new God imply about the younger generation?
_________________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(d) Do you prefer living in your grandparents age or the modern age?
Give a reason for your response.
Response : _______________________________________________________________ (1m)
Reason
: __________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ (1m)
(5 marks)
SECTION D
(40 marks)
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Question 6
You should spend 30 minutes on this question.
The picture below shows what happened to a victim of a snatch theft. You witnessed the incident.
Based on the picture given, write about the incident for your school news bulletin.
When writing out your incident :

Describe what happened
Express how you felt
Give your advice to victims of snatch theft
Write between 120 to 150 words
Question 7
You should spend 15 minutes on this question.
The following are the novels studied in the Literature Component in English Language.
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1. Around the World in 80 Days

2. How I met Myself
3. The Railway Children
- Jules Verne
- David A. Hill
- Edith Nesbit (retold by John Escott)
Based on one of the novels above, write about a character the shows bravery.
Support your response with evidence from the novel.
Write :
In not less than 50 words
In continuous writing (not in note form)
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SECTION A

used hand signals when making a turn. When a pedestrian or cyclist

Questions (a) (j)

Emotions shown after the operation :

(i) the starting

(ii) something to be admired

In about 15 words, write an email to your friend.

(Time suggested : 20 minutes)

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

(c) How many children does the writer have?

(i) a person that you are related to

(a) Who is speaking in stanza 1?

When writing out your incident :

1. Around the World in 80 Days

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