Bahasa Inggeris Set 2 Paper 2
Bahasa Inggeris Set 2 Paper 2
Bahasa Inggeris Set 2 Paper 2
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Instructions
1. Write your I.C. number and index number in the space provided.
2. This question paper consists of four sections: Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D.
3. Answer all sections in this question paper.
4. Questions in Section A have four options. Answer each question by blackening the correct
space on page 20.
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Section A
[15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
3 Which of the following best shows the sequence in preparing for a marathon?
A B C D
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Nose & throat
discomfort
sneezing
running nose
fever
secretion secretion
clear and watery yellowish-green and
thicker
(Adapted from Pear Magazine, Nov 2000)
Question 9 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill each blank.
I would like to share with you an incident that I will never forget. This is ___ 9___ my only son,
Haikal. As my sons eighth birthday approached, he could not contain his excitement because he was
allowed to invite the children in the neighbourhood to his birthday party.
On the morning of the big day, a woman called to ___ 10___ me that she could not make it to
the party. I must have seemed ___11___ to her, so she replied, Im Haikals teacher Mrs Choo.
She paused, and then said, Didnt you know hed invited ___12___ to his party?
No, I said but youre most welcome to drop in later for a piece of cake. She was silent for a
few seconds, then she said, Your son has invited the whole class 30 children in all.
I hung up and ___13___ called for Haikal. He looked mischievous and burst into laughter. I
asked __14____ he had done such a thing.
I have ___15___ wanted a surprise party, Mom! Are you surprised?
You bet I was.
9 A concerning
B concerned
C concerns
D concern
10 A question
B remind
C inform
D ask
11 A confuse
B confuses
C confused
D confusing
12 A me
B her
C him
D them
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13 A suddenly D where
B gradually
C reluctantly 15 A rarely
D immediately B always
C usually
14 A why D sometimes
B how
C when
Section B
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 16 25
Read the following descriptions and answer the questions that follow.
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THE ROLE OF FLUIDS
Fluids play an important role in your body. With the present demanding lifestyle, their intake
is often overlooked. Establishing a fluid plan is thus essential in your daily life.
One of the most important fluids is water. An average adult loses about one to two litres of
body fluid daily and it is generally recommended that you drink at least eight glasses of water
per day. You can drink it warm or cold. Of course, you can add a slice of lemon or lime to give
it a refreshing taste. Water not only helps you to regulate your body temperature but also to
remove waste from your body.
A glass of low-fat milk is sometime most welcomed. Milk when mixed with chocolate or ice
cream can also be a delight. The calcium and protein in the milk provides growing children
with strong bones and teeth.
Isotonic drinks, which come in various flavours, provide a good way for sportsmen to replace
the loss of electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium chlorides. Soup is an all-time
favourite which supplies a good amount of fluid. Served with some herbs and spices, it is
known to help relieve nasal congestion. In addition, blended fruits and vegetables provide
vitamins and minerals in juice form. Coffee or tea can help you to stay alert when you need to
work late. Freshly brewed coffee or tea is revitalising, however, excessive intake may cause an
increase in the flow of urine.
Your daily life would not be colourful if you had not been spoil with the many choices of
fluids, So, remember to enjoy the different types of fluids.
Questions 16 - 25
Based on the descriptions given, complete the following table.
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Coffee or tea
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Section C
[25 marks]
Questions 26 31 are based on the following passage.
Little did Kumar, 30 from Pebo village know that the jackfruit tree he planted 15 years ago
would save his life one day. When the sky darkened and the cyclonic rain fell that day, he like most
Sri Lankans, was at home enjoying his public holiday. The villagers had been given a warning by the
meteorological department months before the floods hit but few paid attention to it.
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When the rain came, the water level went up three metres within an hour. Kumar only had
time to save important documents and a few things. He was also trying to save the only refrigerator
his family had ever owned from being swept away but the current was very strong. In his attempt
he almost lost his life to the Delwala river. It took me downstream and I quickly clung on to the
jackfruit tree while my friend threw a rope to me from the other jackfruit tree, said Kumar, an army
officer. Further down the river, some Buddhist monks rescued the refrigerator and it has been in the
temple since.
Kumars house was destroyed. Only its foundation was visible on the morning we visited the
village of Pebo as part of Mercy Malaysias Flood Relief mission. Pebo is one of the fortunate
villages; no one died in the flood. However, 13 houses were completely demolished those situated
nearest to the swiftly flowing river before it burst its banks. An additional 39 houses were badly
damaged, many of them by landslides from the surrounding hills. Overnight the temple in Pebo,
normally a tourist attraction, became a refugee camp. Left with no shelter, it was the natural place
for the community to gather.
Over at Pella, another small village, a landslide swept away rice fields, depriving farmers of
their livelihood. In addition, 27 houses were swept away, making 450 people homeless. They were
crowded together in poor sanitary conditions at the Pella village school, waiting for help. Irosha
Damayanti, 45, was made homeless due to the landslide. She stared at the camera with fearful eyes
as she was being interviewed by reporters. She was at a friends house when the landslide occurred.
She is now staying with her aunt.
Thousands of families were affected by the floods and landslides. The death toll was high at
250. Gem mines were damaged, as a result of which the main industry of the town came to a
standstill. The poor were made poorer as the flood waters and landslides destroyed their mud houses.
What little land they had was taken from them, including the mines where they worked as labourers.
Mercy Malaysias team donated clothing, such as uniforms, shoes and other items that were
requested by the village head. On the day of the distribution, nearby villagers came in large numbers
after getting news of the relief effort. It was Mercy Malaysias first mission to Sri Lanka. Food such
as rice, flour, cooking oil, sugar and salt were distributed to flood and landslide victims. Mobile
clinics were set up. The victims, many of whom were suffering from scabies, lung and eye infections
were given medical treatment. Mercy Malaysias team president said, What we have done is a drop
in the ocean. We do what we do because we believe that we can bring hope, solidarity and love to the
people
(Adapted from The Star, 2003)
26 From paragraph 1, where was Kumar when the cyclonic rain fell?
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27 From paragraph 2,
(a) why did Kumar try to save the refrigerator?
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(b) how was Kumar saved from being swept away by the strong current?
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28 (a) From paragraph 3, which place was used as a shelter for the refuges?
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(c) From paragraph 4, how was Damayanti affected by the landslide?
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29 From paragraph 5,
(a) Which phrase shows that the gem industry stopped its operation?
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(b) How did the poor become poorer?
State two ways.
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30 From paragraph 6, do you think that Mercy Malaysias contribution was important?
Give a reason.
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Section D
[25 marks]
32 Read the following stanzas and answer the questions that follow.
si tenggangs homecoming
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ii
its true i have growled at my mother and grandmother
but only after having told of my predicament
that they have never brought to reason.
the wife i began to love in my loneliness,
in the country that alienated me,
they took to their predecisions.
i have not entirely returned, i know,
having been changed by time and place,
coarsened by problems
estranged by absence.
iii
but look,
i have brought myself home,
seasoned by confidence,
broadened by land and languages,
i am no longer afraid of the oceans
or the differences between people,
not easily fooled
by words or ideas.
the journey was a loyal teacher
who was never tardy
in explaining cultures or variousness.
look, i am just like you,
still malay,
sensitive to what
i believe is good,
and more ready to understand
than my brothers.
the contents of these boats are yours too
because i have returned.
muhammad haji salleh
(a) In stanza ii line 3, to know whom does the word they refer?
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(b) In stanza iii line 2, what does si tenggang mean when he says, I have brought myself home?
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(c) Which line in stanza iii shows that si tenggang has not completely changed?
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33 Read the extract from the short story The Lotus Eater below and answer the questions that
follow.
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(a) What does Wilson do every time someone tries to speak to him?
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(b) What was Assunta supposed to do with the money given to her?
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(d) If you were Wilsons friend, how would you help him solve his problems?
In your own words, suggest one way.
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34 The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.
Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.
From the novel that you have read, write about one character that you look up to.
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Give reasons why you choose him/her.
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Section B
18. Milk
21. Soup
22. Help relieve nasal congestion
Section C
27. (a) It was the only refrigerator his family had ever owned.
ii. The gem mines were damaged so they lost their jobs.
30. Yes, I think it was important. They distributed food and clothing to the victims and gave them
the necessary medical attention.
The village of Pebo was affected by the floods as the river burst its banks and landslides
occurred. 13 houses were completely destroyed and 39 were badly damaged here. The temple
here was converted into a camp for the victims. At Pella, a landslide destroyed the rice fields
and 27 homes, leaving 450 people homeless. They were housed in the village school. Gem
mines, which provided the main industry of the town, were destroyed, depriving the people of
their jobs. 250 people died. Mercy Malaysia provided clothing and other items requested by
the village head as well as basic food stuff. Mobile clinics were set up to treat the flood and
landslides victims, many of whom were suffering from scabies, lung and eye infections.