SMJK Chung Ling YEAR END EXAM ENGLISH LANGUAGE FORM4 PAPER 1 (1 hour 45 minutes) Class: THIS PAPER COMPRISES TWO SECTIONS. ANSWER BOTH SECTIONS. SECTION A: Directed Writing (35 marks) You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this section. In conjunction with the “Career Day Celebration” at your school, you have been asked to give a talk on the given occupation. Write your speech based on the notes given below. ‘© newspaper reporter ‘© what the occupation is about ‘© many advantages; e.g. not confined to the cubicle © what it takes: quick, detailed, analytical, hardworking ‘* builds personality, makes you more knowledgeable, promotes patience and perseverance ‘© disadvantage — dangerous (exp! why) ‘When writing the speech, you should remember: ‘© who your listeners are © to use paragraphs © togiveitatitle to include all the points given SECTION B: Continuous Writing (50 marks) ‘You are advised to spend about an hour on this section, Write a composition of about 350 words on ONE of the following topics. 1. Do you think that itis healthy for teenagers to idolise pop singers? . My favourite person . Write a story with the beginning: “It was a dark and gloomy day....” . If you were given a chance to change your past, what would it be and why? when . Girls are better than boys in studies. Do you agree? Why? Prepared by: Chieng Lee Koh Z Checked by: Suntheran Gopal KETUA SHR Ace : SEKOLAH ten 7 REO AK) CHUNG Lng‘SMJK CHUNG LING, PULAU PINANG PEPERIKSAAN AKHIR TAHUN 2008 BAHASA INGGERIS KERTAS 2 TINGKATAN 4 TIME: 2 brs, CLASS. For examiner's use ‘SCHOOL NO: .... ‘SECTION | MARKS. A B c D TOTAL. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. This paper consists of 4 sections. 2. Answer all sections ‘3. Write your answers in the spaces provided. 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 Don the answer sheet provided. Question 1: Read the e-mail below and answer the questions that follow. To: The Municipal council It is sad to note that the safety of pedestrians is put on hold due to the indecisiveness of the relevant authorities. Do we really need to wait for another loss of life before the need for ar ‘overhead bridge reaches urgent levels? On a similar note, it was rather heartening to note that the widening of roads around the mosque in Seberang Jaya Is almost completed. Well done, but where are the lines demarcating the lanes? Motorists are seen haphazardly cutting into each ‘other's paths. | hope the authorities would at least paint some temporary tines on the road before a serious accident occurs. ANGRY RESIDENT ‘Seberang Jaya (via e-mail) 1. According to the complaint, the resident is angry because ‘A. the widening of roads around the mosque in Seberang Jaya is not completed B. the pedestrians are not using the bridge C. motorists are not keeping to their lanes D. the overhead bridge is stil under repair 2. The word urgent as used in the e-mail means A. instant B.critical C.needed ——_—O. persistent Question 3: Read the extract below and answer the question that follows. IPOH : A drunken burglar fell asleep in a house he had broken into. A twelve-year-old boy who found Bulbir Singh, 33, sleeping on his bed in Buntong New Village, called the police. When the police arrived, they found him stil fast asleep. Bulbir, unemployed, was jailed two years by the ‘magistrates court after admitting to the burglary. 3. Why was the burglar caught sleeping in the house he had broken into? ‘A He was drunk. B, He was very tired. C. He liked Bulbirs bed. —_D. He was unemployed. Question 4: Read the extract below and answer the question that follows. ‘Seafood is a great source of nutrients, including protein and minerals. It is tow in fat and has ‘Omega-3 acids. In addition, the calcium and zinc in seafood make it a healthy, nutritious natural food for pregnant women. Zinc is required in foetal development. Besides seafood, vegetables such as spinach, soya, beans, mutton and poultry are high in zinc.4. Why do pregnant women need zinc? ‘A. For strong bones B. To provide Omega-3 C. For foetal development D. Tohave a balanced diet Question 5: Read the article below and answer the question that follows. Suicide is on the rise in parts of Asia. Yet suicide can be a preventable cause of death. A. Person thinking about taking his own if, often exhibits waming signs, such as depression, ‘anxiety, hostility or anger. Leaming to recognise these signs may save someone's life. Most suicides are the consequences of the psychiatric disease called depression. These ‘symptoms distinguish real depression from occasional unhappiness. Viewing things only in the negative terms, the depressed person is convinced life will never get better. Avoiding friends and social activities can cause sudden withdrawal which signal stress. Changing daily pattems dramatically can cause problems too. When a good sleeper suddenly becomes insomniac, or a light eater develops ravenous appetite, there is a chance he is suffering from depression. If these changes are accompanied by a typical slowness or movement, the probability of clinic depression is greater. '&. Which of the following would be the most suitable tte for the article above? ‘A. Signs of a suicidal person B. The causes of suicide in Asia C. Telbtale signs of a depressed person D. When a depressed person tums suicidal Question 6: Read the advertisement and answer the question that follows. SERI PERDANA CONDOMINIUM Fumiture package provided Free maintenance fees ‘One master bedroom and three bedrooms Complete condominium facilities Prime location (5 km from town) Near industrial park Easy access to shopping complexes Rent: Minimum RM 1 000 Maximum RM 1 800 6. According to the advertisement, what does the Seri Perdana Condominium offer? ‘A. Facilities like shopping complexes B. Rental below RM 1.000 C. Free maintenance fees D. Free furniture package Questions 7 and 8. Read the dialogue below and answer the questions that follow. ‘Ali: So, Jenny what are you doing for your birthday? Jenny: Ihave decided to take my grandparents out for the day and to spend some time with them. What better present do | need? And charity begins at home, doesn't it? 7. From the dialogue we know that Jenny ‘A. hopes to have better presents. B. cares about the needs of others. C. wishes to spend much on her family. D. wants the attention of her grandparents. 8. The saying chanty begins at home means ‘A. anyone can do charity B. doing good is important C._ we must do good to our family first. D. charity must be done only to our family. Questions 9-15: Read the following passage and choose the best answer.KUALA LUMPUR, Sun - Three siblings were kiled when they were trapped in their bedroom in a shophouse during a fire at JalanTunku Abdul Rahman, this moming. The children (8). ‘were Azliana, 10, a Year Four pupil of Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Aman, Johan,6 and Kamarul, 3. ‘They were sleeping in (10). ‘bedroom an the first floor oftheir double-storey shophouse when the fire broke out at , ‘Their other five siblings aged between one and eighteen, their mother and three workers managed to (11). from the burning building. ‘The children’s father, Encik Ramii Mat, 45, was away at the wholesale market in Jalan Pasar, Pudu when he was (12). about the fire. He quickly hurried home and (13)........ when he saw the charred remains of his children, His wife, Puan Aini Othman, was outside talking to her neighbour when she noticed smoke (14), from the stairs. She shouted and tried to go into the house( 15 ‘stopped by her neighbours. Someone called the fire brigade but by the time the firemen appeared, it was too late to save the victims. 9 A.missed B.injured —C. kiled —_D. murdered 10.Ahis B.her —C. their 11.Anun —-B. hide C. demolish. terminate 12. A.reported B. inquired C. informed. misheard 13. A. dropped B.fainted —C. shouted _D. laughed 14. A. running B. going C. clouding D. coming 15. A and B.so C. but D. although ANSWERS FOR SECTION A Circle the answer you have chosen. For example: A 8 © oD 1A B c o 9A B c D 2A 8 C D AB C OD 3A B c Do WA B c D 4A B c D 412A B c D SAB C D A BoC OD 6A B Cc Oo 7) 7A B c D 5A B c D BA B Cc DSection B (10 marks) Questions 16 - 25: Read the education prospectus below. Then use the information given to complete the following tasks. ‘TWINKLE COLLEGE World-class education at your doorstep Programmes availabl Accounting (Including ACCA and LCC! Intermediate/higher) Sctence in Computing and Multimedia Systems Development Education (TESL) Lew Hotel Catering and Management Post graduate studies: Human Resource Management EXTENDED COUNSELLING HOURS ON SUNDAY 10,00A.M. TO 4.00 P.M. ESTABLISHED IN 1952. THE OLDEST INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THE REGION. Questions 16 - 21: Read the situation below and complete the task given. Situation, You are @ counsellor in the college. You are giving advice to the following students. Read the descriptions of the students and recommend a course for each of them. Write your answers in the ‘space provided. 16. Subramaniam ? He wants to be @ teacher. (4 mark) 17. Suzane? She enjoys working with people. .44 mark) 18, James ? He wants to pursue a Masters degree. (1 mark) 49. LYing ? She (1 mark) 20. Mohamad Noor ? He is interested in information technology. ca : (1 mark) 21, Manikam 7 He hopes to work in a bank. (1 mark) ‘Questions 22 - 25: Write short responses to the following questions, 22. Which of the following programmes will require students to learn how to cook? (1 mark) 23, Give a word or phrase to replace ‘at your doorstep’ in the prospectus. Cr) 24, Which word in the prospectus tells you that counselling is not only available on Sundays? (4. mark) 25. How old is the college? (1 mark)Section C [25 marks} Questions 26 — 31 are based on the following passage. 1 ‘Twenty years ago, | used to drive a cab for a living. | drove the night shift. Passengers climbed in, sat behind me in the dark, and shared stories about their lives. Then, they opened the door and left, and I never met them again. During this time, | encountered people whose lives amazed me, inspired me, and made me laugh and weep. But none touched me more than awoman! 5 picked up late one August night. | was responding to a call from a small block of walk-up flats in a quiet part of town. ‘When | arrived at 2.30 a.m., the area was deserted and the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window. | honked twice and waited. But no one appeared. Under such circumstances, many drivers 10 usually drive away. But | had seen too many people who depended on taxis as their only means of transportation. Unless a situation smelled of danger, | always went to the door. This passenger might be someone who needed my assistance. | reasoned to myself. So | walked to the door. Just as | approached, the door opened. 15 “Just a minute, * | heard an elderly voice called out. | could hear ‘something being dragged across the floor. After a long pause, the door ‘opened. A woman in her 80's stood before me. She was very thin and frail- looking, and was supporting herself by holding on to the door. By her side was a small suitcase. The apartment looked as if no one had lived in itfor 20 years. All the fumiture was covered with sheets, There were no clocks on the walls, no knick-knacks or utensils on the counters. In the comer was a cardboard box filed with photos and glassware. “Would you please cary my bag out to the car?” she said. | took the suitcase to the cab, and then retumed to assist the woman. 25 She took my arm and we walked slowly towards the curb. She kept thanking me for my kindness. “It's nothing." | told her. “I just try to treat my passengers the way | would want my mother to be treated, “Oh, you're such a good son,” she said. When we got in the cab, she gave me an address, and then asked, “Can you drive through downtown?” 30. “It’s not the shortest route,” | answered quickly. “Oh, | don't mind,” she said. “I'm in no hurry. I'm on my way to the St. John’s Hospice.” The St. John’s Hospice was where dying people went to Stay to be cared for till they passed away! | looked in the rear view mirror. ‘The old lady's eyes were glistening. “I don't have any family left,” she 35 continued. “The doctor says | don’t have very long.” | quietly reached over and shut off the meter. “Sure, Ma'am. Just tell me where you want to go. By the way, my name is John,” | said. For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she10 "1 12 13 14 26. had once worked as a secretary. We drove through the neighbourhood where she and her husband had lived when they were newlyweds, She had me pulled up in front of a fumiture warehouse that had once been a restaurant, where she had gone to celebrate her father's birthday as a gir. Sometimes, she would ask me to stop in front of a particular building and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing. As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she suddenly said, “I'm tired. Let's go now.” We drove in silence to the address she had given me. It was a low building, like a small convalescent home, with a driveway that passed under a porch. Two people came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up. | opened the trunk and took the suit- case to the door. The woman was already seated in a wheelchair. “How much do | owe you?” she asked, reaching into her purse. “Nothing," | said, “You have to make a living,” she answered. “There are other passengers,” | responded. Almost without thinking, | bent and gave her a hug. She held onto ‘me tightly. “You gave an old woman a littie moment of joy,” she said. “Thank you.” | squeezed her hand, and then walked into the dim moming light. Behind me, a door shut. | did not pick up any more passengers on that shift. | drove aim- lessly, lost in thought. What f that woman had got an angry driver, or one who was impatient to end his shift? What if | had refused to take the run, or had honked once, then driven away? Thinking back on my life, | don’t think that | have ever done anything more important than drive this old lady about the town. From paragraphs 1-2: 55 (a) When did the narrator usually drive his cab? [1 mark] (®) Why did the narrator go to the door? Give two reasons. [2 marks]27. From paragraph 4: (2) What evidence is there that the lady did not intend to retum home for a long time? [1 mark (©) In your opinion, why did the lady take the narrator's arm? [1 mark] 28. From paragraph 5-6: Which word has the same meaning as ‘way"? [1 mark] 29. From paragraph 7: Explain briefly why it was necessary for the lady to go to stay in the Hospice. Give two reasons, (2 marks} 30. In the last paragraph, the narrator said, “Thinking back on my life, | don't think that | have ever done anything more important than drive this old lady about the town.” Do you agree that this cab trip was very important? Give your reasons. [2 marks] 31. Summary Based on the passage given, write a summary on: the old woman's situation © John’s actions Your summary must be in continuous writing (not in note form) ‘© use material from lines 25 to 59 not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below Begin your summary as follows: John carried the lady's suitcase to his cab and then...Section D [10 marks] Question 32 - Read the following stanzas of si tenggang’s homecoming and answer the questions that follow. travels made me a seeker who does not take what is given without sincerity or that which demands payments from beliefs. the years at sea and coastal states have taught me to choose, to accept only those tested by comparison, or that which matches the words of my ancestors, which retums me to my village and its perfection. v i've leamt the ways of the rude to hold reality in a new logic, debate with hard and loud facts. but | too am humble, respecting man and life. i am not anew man, not very different from you; the people and cities of coastal ports taught me not to brood over a foreign world, suffer difficulties or fear possibilities. iam you, freed from the village, its soils and ways independent, because i have found myself. Muhammad Haji Salleh (a) From stanza (iv) What has si fenggang leamed about gifts that he is offered? {1 mark](b) Which word in stanza (iv) tells us that si fenggang still loved and valued his old village? {1 mark] (c) From stanza (v): Who is si tenggang referring to as the rude? U1 mark) (d) From stanza (jv) to (vi): State in your own words two ways that si fenggang has become a better man due to his travels. [2 marks] Question 33 Read the extract from the short story The Drover's Wife and answer the questions that follow. She lifts the mangled reptile on the point of her stick, carries it to the fire and throws it in; then piles on the wood and watches the snake bum. The boy and the dog watch too. ‘She lays her hand on the dog's head and all the fierce, angry light dies out of his yellow eyes. The younger children are quiet and presently go to sleep. The boy stands for a moment in his shirt, watching the fire. Presently he looks up to her, sees tears in her ‘eyes and throwing his arms round her neck exclaims: “Mother, I'll never go droving.” {a) Explain what the mangled reptile refers to in this extract. [1 mark] (b) What does the drover’s wife do to the mangled reptile? [1 mark] (c) How do you think she feels at this point of the story? Support your view with two ‘examples from the extract. [2 marks] {d) Why do you think the boy said that he will never go droving? [1 mark] Good Luck! ‘Set by LHC/OKB lo