Name: ……………………………………………….

Class : ………………………………………………..

SM ST MICHAEL, PENAMPANG
CLUSTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
SECOND SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT 2023

PENTAKSIRAN TINGKATAN SATU

ENGLISH LANGUAGE FORM 1
PAPER 1 : COMPREHENSION
1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

INSTRUCTION:

1. This question paper contains five (5) parts with 40 questions.

2. Answer all the questions.
3. Write your answers in the answer sheet at the back of this question paper.
4. Submit this question paper to the invigilator after the exam.

For examiner use only

Examiner’s name
PART FULL MARKS MARKS OBTAINED
1 8
2 8
3 8
4 8
5 8
Total 40

Prepared by, Checked by, Verified by, Approved by,

JOHANNA SIBYL DISIMOND FENNY CHIN MARIATUL HANIS JENNIFER ASING

MERANI ABDULLAH

Subject teacher Head of the English Head of the Language Excellent Principal JUSA C
Language Panel Department SM St Michael, Penampang

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Part 1
Read the text carefully for each question (numbers 1-8). Choose the best answer A, B or C.
For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet.

1 The Rotary Club of Raub held a dinner to

A invite people from all walks of life.
B collect money for needy children.
C gather the underprivileged children in the town hall.

2 A hotel guest who stays in Megah Hotel will

A have to pay for parking.
B get a free newspaper every day.
C get a free complimentary room.

3 From the advertisement, we know that customers will

A be given credit cards to pay for their purchases.
B be able to buy products at discounted prices.
C be able to purchase footwear only with cash.

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 A BIG THANK YOU
A schoolgirl helped to overpower a snatch thief yesterday evening. She made
him apologise and return the necklace to the victim instead of handing him
over to authorities. The principal who heard about the incident praised the
girl for her courageous act during the school assembly.
4 The girl’s act was considered brave because she
A had risked her life.
B was praised during the school assembly.
C had returned the necklace to the victim.

5 The email says that

A Rani’s brother had an operation.
B Rani collected some donations for Syafiq.
C Rani’s younger sibling was staying at home.

To all students,
The school will be closed until further notice due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Remember
that all materials left in the desks or lockers should be taken home.

Encik Haris Daniel

Principal of SMK Kuala Nerus
6 The notice informs the students to
A enjoy their school holidays.
B leave their things in school.
C bring their belongings home.

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 21-27
AUGUST

ONLY!

7 Which of the following is true about the poster?

A pots should be cleaned weekly.
B rubbish should be thrown everywhere.
C the home surroundings should be kept clean.

IT’S TIME TO START WORKING

OUT!
Enjoy RM200 Off
when you spend RM2000
or more on any gym
equipment
8 Customers can only get the discount if they
A start working out in August.
B purchase any gym equipment from 21 until 27 August.
C purchase any gym equipment worth RM2000 on National Day.

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Part 2

Read the text below and correct the underlined errors 9-16. Write the correct word in the space provided
on your answer sheet.

Having good friends (0) are beneficial for our overall well-being. They (9) were crucial in
celebrating our successes (10) if providing support during difficult times. Additionally, they contribute to
boosting our self-confidence (11)but self-worth. However, establishing and nurturing friendships can
sometimes be challenging. Balancing work, family commitments, and studies may cause friendships to
(12)taking a back seat. Furthermore, changes in (13)we lives or interests can lead to growing apart from
some friends.

Nonetheless, it (14) are important to prioritise the development and maintenance of (15)health
friendships. Investing time and effort into (16)this relationships is worthwhile. Instead of focusing on the
number of friends, I believe quality matters more. Meaningful friendships are those that stand by us
through thick and thin.

0 is 1
3
9 1
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10 1
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11 1
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Part 3
Complete the following table and write the answers for questions 17 – 24 on your answer sheet.
Choose no more than three words and /or a number from the text for each answer.

Journal writing
Journal writing is the process of recording your personal feelings, thoughts and ideas. Journal writing helps
you to understand your past, present and future. You will better understand your values and emotions by
writing down what you have done. Journal writing helps you sort through the mental clutter on why you feel
what you are feeling. This enables you to reassess your goals in life.
Writing about your experiences helps you process them. It enables you to learn to break down
complex experiences into relevant, valuable bits of information that make sense to you. In this way, it helps
you to see opportunities that may not have been clear at first glance.
By writing down what has happened to you, you can track what you have done and where you have
gone wrong in life to prevent you from repeating the mistake. The best thing about journal writing is that it
makes you reflect on what you have done. Reflection is the key to a better future. It allows you to see how
you have changed over time. You read your past entry and evaluate your actions. This helps to make you a
better person.
(sourced from http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communcation/journal-writing-5-smart-reasons-why-you-should-start-doing-today.html)
Journal writing improves understanding of your past 17.
Understanding your values and emotions leads you to 18.
19.
Writing down your experience helps you to
20.
Tracking what you have done and gone wrong in life prevents you from 21.
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The entries in your journal show how you have 23.
This process helps to make you a better person. 24.
Part 4
Study the notice below and write the answers for questions 25 to 32 on your answer sheet.

Questions number 25 - 32
Answer the questions below. State True or False for questions number 25-28. For questions, 29-32, choose
no more than five words from the text for each answer.
25. Small changes in life will ensure your plans work out. ……….. [1 mark]
26. You should make as many changes as possible to see success. ……….. [1 mark]
27. Eat more than usual so that you can perform better. ……….. [1 mark]
28. Support from friends and family members help to ensure
you stay focused on your goals. ……….. [1 mark]

29. To make lifestyle changes, you need to be ………… [1 mark]

30. If you are ……….. with your plans, you are more likely to succeed. [1 mark]
31. You will be able to see results if you study ……….. [1 mark]
32. Your support group serves to ……….. you of your plan to change for the better. [1 mark]

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Part 5
You are going to read an article about the decline in reading habits.
Eight sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences ( A-H ) to fit each gap
(numbers 33 - 40). Mark the correct answer for each question on your answer sheet.

The Decline in Reading Habits

Too much technology is making the human mind lazier. Children are hooked to play stations, television
sets and virtual games. 33. …… Today, using gadgets is considered a way of life. 34. ……This has
contributed to the decline in reading habits.

Children have no patience to read books or enjoy literature. 35.…… When they have leisure time, they
rush to their gadgets. 36. ….. Many have never heard of Enid Blyton series like Malory Towers, Secret
Seven and Famous Fives. The Nancy Drew series is unheard of. Such books have a place in life. 37.…

Thankfully, there is a small percentage of parents who read books. 38.….. If this habit is formed when
they are young, it continues throughout their lives. 39. …. Children often learn by imitating adults. 40.
….. Books are ultimately man’s best friends!

A Thus, parents have to start reading to encourage children to read.

B The reading skill is a life skill that needs to be developed.
C Reading takes a back seat.
D Buying and storing books may even be considered old-fashioned.
E They are pushed into too many activities by their parents to keep up with the rat race.
F They are keen on developing reading habits in their children.
G Teenagers are hooked to social media.
H They develop imagination and improve creative thinking skills.

END OF QUESTIONS

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 EXAM 2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FORM 1
ANSWER SHEET FOR PAPER 1 (COMPREHENSION)

WRITE ALL YOUR ANSWERS HERE

NAME : ................................................................................... CLASS: .....................................................

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