SECTION A

Time suggested : 40 minutes

( 30 marks )
Question 1 -10 are based on the text. For the remaining lines, there is one grammatical error in
each line.
Underline the error and write the correct word in the space provided. An example has been
given. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence. There are no spelling
errors in this text.
Malaysia is a fascinating place for visitors. Its unspoilt natural
beauty and multi-racial population offer visitor great experience and
excitement. Visitors can brought home with them memories of the places

e.g. visitors

they visit, the great variety of food they tasted and the varied cultures they
see. At Kuala Lumpur, the largest city in the country, tourists can visited the
National Museum, the National Monument, Chinatown and Batu Caves.
The National Museum displayed the rich historical and cultural heritage of

1._____________
2._____________
3._____________

Malaysia. A National Monument is a great piece of sculpture erected to

remember that Malaysian warriors who have died for the country. For those
who like shops, Chinatown offers an exciting shopping experiences- a wide

4._____________
5._____________

range of foodstuffs and textiles are available here. Batu Caves is holy
limestone caves. Thousands of Hindus make religious trips to these caves
every year.

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7._____________
8._____________
9._____________
10.___________

( 10 marks )

I went for a youth camp organized by the scouts last December.

There were fifty of us in the camp. We were divide into 5 teams. One of the
most memorable game that we played was filling up a pail with water

e.g. divided

through methods other that using containers like a bottle, a bucket or a

bowl. You can imagine our reaction when we are told about the rule. There
were five team consisting of ten members each. The source of water was
the small stream located about 100 metres away. At the word Go!, each

1._____________
2._____________
3._____________

member ran as fast that he could to the stream. Most of us used only our
palms. Many did not bring out even a drop of water by the time they
reached the pail. The most creative ones used their shirts and one boy

4._____________
5._____________

even used his cap! There was many laughter and noise as each member of
the team return to the pail. I shall never forget the fun we had on that
particular day.

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7._____________
8._____________
9._____________
10.___________

( 10 marks )
One night in September last year, Pak Hamid was walking wearily

home after a hard days works. He was a watchman at a factory but he

used to be the soldier in the army, that was until he retired.
There are not many people on the road at that early hour of the
morning. Pak Hamid couldnt wait to get home to some breakfast and then

e.g. work
1._____________

some well-deserved rest. As he near his house, he smelt something

strange in the air. Somethings burning, he said to himself, but what? He
dismissed the idea of someone burnt rubbish. He smelt the air again. Yes. It
was definitely everything burning. He looked around. He walked further

2._____________
3._____________
4._____________

about and there it was! Smoke was coming out from the back of a
bungalow. Fire! Fire! shout Pak Hamid, sounding the alarm. He ran to the
house. The gate is locked. He climbed over the gate and banged on the

5._____________
6._____________

door. No one answered.

7._____________
8._____________
9._____________
10.___________

( 10 marks )

SECTION B (shorter writing task)

(30 marks)
Time suggested : (35 minutes)

Dear students,

As you are approaching your examinations, I would like to send my best greetings to you.
I hope that you will perform with utmost dedication. Good luck and we hope you come out
with flying colours.
Mr Tan

You are one of the students who received the above message from your class teacher,
Mr Tan. In about 100 words, write a message to your teacher. Use the notes below to
help you:
thank him for all his hard work in teaching you
make a request for a final extra class and explain why
tell your teacher what you have done in preparation for the coming exams.
Dear________________,
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From,
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(30 marks)

SECTION C ( extended writing task)

(40 marks)
Time suggested : 45 minutes

The picture below shows what you did last weekend with your family members. Based on the
picture given, write a description about how you spent your time with them.

In your description :

give details of what you and your family did

suggest ways to foster a closer relationship among family members
make sure your description is between 150 to 200 words.
(40 marks)

SULIT
NAMA: ____________________________
1/2/3/4/5)

KELAS : ______ ( SET

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN

BAHASA INGGERIS
MEI 2014

DUA JAM

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

1.

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi bahagian A, bahagian B dan bahagian C.

2.

Jawab semua soalan.

3.

Bahagian A tulis jawapan di ruang yang telah disediakan. Bahagian B dan C

calon boleh menjawab di atas kertas sendiri.

Kertas ini mengandungi 6 halaman bercetak

[LIHAT HALAMAN SEBELAH]

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