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[15 marks]
Instruction: Study the stimulus given and read the questions carefully. Then, circle the best answer
A, B, C or D.
FLOOD AHEAD
(Impassable To Light Vehicles)
1.
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B
C
D
Based on the road-sign above, we are informed that the road is closed to
cars.
buses.
trucks.
lorries.
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5.
From the text above, pollution-free environment refers to the situation where
A
we are free to pollute the environment.
B
environmental pollution is not for sale.
C
the environment is free from pollution.
D
there is no price for environmental pollution.
7.
8.
The term hazardous used in the text can be best replaced by the word
A
chaotic.
B
ambitious.
C
detrimental.
D
irresponsible.
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A.
B.
C.
D.
who
whom
which
whose
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B.
C.
D.
But
Thus
Besides
Therefore
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A.
B.
C.
D.
influence
influences
influenced
influencing
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A.
B.
C.
D.
has
had
have
having
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A.
B.
C.
D.
to
on
about
towards
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A.
B.
C.
D.
rather
in spite
instead
despite
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A.
B.
C.
D.
reducing
tumbling
escalating
increasing
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Section B
[10 marks]
Read the television highlights and answer the questions that follow.
BEST OF THE WEST
10.00 a.m TV3
This romance drama revolves around
the friendship between two childhood
friends, Josh and Shermaine. The
friendship soon blooms into love.
ALWAYS MY PORT
9.00 p.m TV8
Kevin Tan and Salimah Anis star in this
comedy as the pair who try to hoodwink
their boss. Lean back and enjoy watching
their antics and hilarious impersonations
TWIN GIRLS
7.00 p.m. TV2
After a long while, it is good to have this
singing duet, Kerrie and Sonia back. This
is their first concert together after a long
break from the screen.
DELTA STORY
10.00 a.m TV2
Hannah is in for a tough time after the sudden
death of her husband in an accident in this
touching family drama. Watch how she brings
up her four children single handedly.
Type of programme
Questions 21 - 25
Based on the television highlights, answer the following questions.
21. My uncle loves to watch singers perform on stage. What is he likely to watch?
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22.What makes ALWAYS MY PORT a funny movie?
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23. What is the cause of Hannahs husband demise?
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24. What did the singing duet do before their first concert together?
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25. What will the documentary highlight?
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Section C
[25 marks]
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
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He was still in his mummys womb when his dad died. Yet, TV host, radio
presenter, actor and entrepreneur Farish Aziz talked about his late father, who died at
the very young age of 29, as if he had really known him.
During the sad incident, his dad and a few other relatives were by the river. They
were taking his herd of horses for a bath. One of the horses kicked his uncle, who fell 5
into the river. He didnt know how to swim and was struggling to stay afloat. Seeing
that, his dad dived in and saved him. As fate would have it, it was his father who
drowned. It happened towards the end of August and that is why the annual Merdeka
celebrations always bring back sad memories for the family.
The 27-year-old Kota Kinabalu-born Farish, whose real name is Mohd Farish Aziz 1
Sulaiman and his only other sibling, an elder brother, thus grew up without the presence 0
of a father figure.
Growing up without a father was tough emotionally. When you look at your
friends, whose fathers would come to pick them up from school, attend sporting events,
parent-teacher association meetings, you tend to feel lonely.
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I had my uncles and aunties who are always around when we needed them but it 5
was not the same. Still, Im thankful for their love and support all those years, said this
According to his grandmother, Farish is a spitting image of his late father. Except
that he was six footer and Im not he laughed. But dont underestimate him just yet.
Farish represented Sabah football for several years. He was a member of the state team
from the age of 14 until he turned 23. He played for the President Cup, the Milo Cup 2
and a host of other championships. One of the many highlights was when Sabah made 0
it to the Under 19 category.
After turning 23, I decided that I had to be realistic about my future in football so I
decided to pursue a different career path, said Farish who was the pin-up footballer
poster boy during his school days as footballer.
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Farish was accepted into Unitar Kota Kinabalu where he completed a degree course 5
in business in administration majoring in human resource management. During his final
year, Unitar Kuala Lumpur gave him a call asking him to finish his last semester in
Kuala Lumpur where he was asked to represent Unitar Kuala Lumpur in football for
Inter-University League. He was also asked to be its model for the universitys print
advertisements. One thing led to another. Farish met friends who suggested that he go
to a casting agency which he did.
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Then one day, Farish found himself at the right place at right time. Maxis was
shooting an advertisement for the companys World Cup adventure campaign in 2006.
They were short of two talents when Farish was sported. They asked if he could dribble
a football. After showing off some skills, he got the job.
He went on to do several more print advertisement commercials for KFC and 3
Shurah Cosmetics. His big break came when he was asked to host Astros Durian 5
Runtuh, a two minutes TV quiz that offered cash prizes for viewers. It proved to be a
windfall for him.
I attended an open audition, which was held at Bukit Jalil, during World Youth
11 Day in 2006. I didnt get the job right away but was told to come for training first. It
lasted for two weeks. The period clashed with my final semester exams. It was a bit 4
crazy, he recalled.
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To date, Farish has not only hosted several TV programmes (Durian Runtuh, Bola,
Ronda 360 a travel show), he has also acted in several TV dramas (Gaia, Pontianak
Remaja, Takbir Suci 3, Kami The Series) and works as a radio deejay with Kota
Kinabalu Suria FM daily from 6am to 10am, Monday to Friday. Twice a month, he
travels to Kuala Lumpur to shoot TV9s Chopp, a programme similar to 8TVs Quickie. 4
It comes on air daily at 6.58pm and 10.28pm. He has also come out with his own line 5
of clothing called Kmeja based in Bangsar. Not bad for a shy guy!
(Adapted from New Sunday Times, 2011)
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26 From paragraph 1,
(a) who is Farish Aziz?
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(b) where was he, when his father died?
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27 From paragraph 6,
(a) why Farish Aziz should not be underestimated?
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(b) what was the most highlighted event when he represented the Sabah?
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28 From paragraph 8,
(a) what was the course that Farish Aziz majoring in university?
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(b) how did he start his career as a print advertisement model?
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29 From paragraph 9
(a) why did Farish say that he found himself at the right place at the right time. (line 32)
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(b) which word means to kick or hit the ball along little by little?
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30 In your own words, give two reasons why do you think Farish Aziz is a successful person?
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31 Based on the passage given, write a summary:
Credit will be given for the use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original
meaning.
[15 marks]
Section D
[20 marks]
He Had Such Quiet Eyes
He had such quiet eyes
She did not realize
They were two pools of lies
Layered with thinnest ice
To her, those quiet eyes
Were breathing desolate sighs
Imploring her to be nice
And to render him paradise
If only shed been wise
And had listened to the advice
Never to compromise
With pleasure-seeking guys
She would be free from the hows and
whys
Now heres a bit of advice
Be sure that nice really means nice
Then youll never be losing at dice
Though you may lose your heart once or
Twice
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36.
Based on the novel you have studied, write about a character whom you consider exemplary.
Prepared by,
______________________
( Daphne D. D. Fernandez)
English Teacher.
Checked by,
_________________
(Ms. Asisah Kasim )
Head of English
Language Panel
Verified by,
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(Mdm. Saidatul Fairuz Bt Mohd Suffian)
Head of Language Department