(with answer scheme) English paper 2 Form 4

SECTION A : DIRECTED WRITING

[ 35 marks ]

Your school is looking for ways to encourage the reading habit and has asked suggestions from the students. You have a few suggestions that you would like to make. Write a letter to the principal to let him / her know about your suggestions. Use the points below:

·       Increase the number of books in the library

·       There are books for all types of interests

·       Make the library a more conducive place for reading

·       Include reading in the library as part of English lessons

·       Give prizes to students who have read the most books

When writing the letter,

• use the correct format of a formal letter
• use all the points given
• elaborate on all the points

SECTION B

[ 15 marks ]

The question below is based on the text given.. Choose the correct answer.

CLEAN THE WATER FALL Waterfall survivors is celebrating its third anniversary with a national River Clean Up-Save Our Waterfall campaign at Sungai Kesang. It aims to have 100 participants and participation is one a RM 30 entry fee (inclusive of lunch) for walk-ins.

1          Which word in the notice above indicates that the organisers permit public participation ?

1. Walk ins
2. Participants
3. Survivors
4. Campaign

The question below is based on the text given.. Choose the correct answer.

Honesty is the best policy

2          The above saying means that in any situation it is best to be

1. sincere
2. generous
3. friendly
4. polite

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You are what you read

3          The statement aims to remind you of the

1. necessity to love books
2. importance of being yourself
3. influence books have on you
4. proper way to read

The question below is based on the text given.. Choose the correct answer.

Free pick up service S.S Love and Care Foundation is providing free pick up service for all who wish to give away usable furniture, electrical and household items and food for  the poor. For appointment, call 03-90211956, 1028974639, email emailsslove@recyclolo.org or visit www.recyclove .org.

4          Anyone who wants to give away recyclables is encouraged to contact s.s. love and care foundation in the following ways except

1. visit the centre
2. call mobile phone
3. send an email
4. contact using fixed line

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Spell for charity A spelling bee competition, spell for charity was held in SMK Taman Jaya school library. Teams of four students from the schools in the district pit their spelling and vocabulary skills against each other. The even aims to test the students’ spelling skill, increase parent-school interaction and to raise funds for disabled children within the district.

5          The spell for charity event help students in the following ways except

1. show off their writing skills
2. improve their English language
3. give money to winners
4. better reaction with students from other schools

The question below is based on the text given.. Choose the correct answer.

Throw your rubbish in the dustbin. Make sure all the trash falls in.

6          Based on the lines above, we know that the aim is to

1. keep the place clean
2. have clean garbage cans
3. fill up the trash cans quickly
4. help people collect their trash

The question below is based on the text given.. Choose the correct answer.

Mustafa:         What do you consider essential for your home? Ng     :        A nice scent. I also have my inspirational and motivational books near me. I    cannot live without them. An aromatherapy candle lighted also makes so much difference in a room

7          What item Ng cannot do without ?

1. Potpourri
2. Books
3. Aromatherapy candle
4. A scented room

Questions 8-15 are based on the following passage. Choose the correct answer

­­­­­ _____ ( 8) the last twenty years, Malaysia’s economy _____(9) changed. tremendously, from one based on agriculture to one based on _____(10). With this change, _____(11) small businesses and light manufacturing industries have been set up in _____ (12) and villages. Many of _____ (13) industries have also moved on with _____(14). Malaysia is moving _____(15) Vision 2020.

8 On Over With Off	9 had have has having
10 Industry Industrial Industrialisation Industrialising	11 much many less few
12 valleys towns areas yards	13 this these those that
14 time years places people	15 toward towards forward backward

END OF QUESTION PAPER

ANSWER SHEET

SECTION B

(15 MARKS)

ANSWER SHEET

NAME:___________________________________________________

BlACKEN THE CORRECT ANSWERS

A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D	A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D

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ANSWER SCHEME FOR SECTION B, (15 MARKS)

NAME:___________________________________________________

BLACKEN THE CORRECT ANSWERS

A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D

A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D   A    B     C     D

Explanation

Question 15

Malaysia is moving _____(15) Vision 2020.the answer is towards, not toward. This is because towards is BrE while toward is AmE.