Contents

Marking Scheme for Kertas 2 Penulisan A2

SPM Writing Assessment Scale A3

Peperiksaan Akhir Tahun Tingkatan 4
Kertas 1 A6
Kertas 2 A6 – A8

Kertas Model Peperiksaan Tingkatan 4 Set 1

Kertas 1 A8
Kertas 2 A8 – A9

Kertas Model Peperiksaan Tingkatan 4 Set 2

Kertas 1 A9
Kertas 2 A10 – A11

Kertas Model Peperiksaan Tingkatan 4 Set 3

Kertas 1 A11
Kertas 2 A11 – A12

Kertas Model Peperiksaan Tingkatan 4 Set 4

Kertas 1 A12 – A13
Kertas 2 A13 – A14

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 Marking Scheme for
Kertas 2 Penulisan

SPM Assessment Marking Criteria

All of the Examination Syndicate’s English language proficiency examinations are now aligned with the levels
described by the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). SPM writing assessment criteria (and
tasks) have been developed in accordance with the CEFR descriptors and the features of performance which
they ascribe to different proficiency levels.
Guidance for writing examiners
• In every instance, the primary consideration is: which descriptor best describes the composition being
evaluated. If you are unsure about other considerations (e.g. this seems to be covered under both sub-scale
x and y; I may be penalising the candidate more than once; but what about feature x?; would this candidate
pass or not; why is no one getting a 5), go back to asking this fundamental question. 

▪ Positive phrasing of descriptors does not mean that a performance at that level has no weaknesses.
By comparing a descriptor to those adjacent to it, above and below, it should be evident what level of
ability and weakness is being described. For descriptors 1 and 5 in a particular level’s scale, the adjacent
lower and higher descriptor may be found in the overall scale. 

▪ Candidates may achieve high marks on one criterion but low marks on another criterion; they should
be marked accordingly. For example, a composition may cover and develop all content elements, but
use the wrong genre and register. In that case, it may get a 5 for Content and a 1 for Communicative
Achievement. 

▪ When achievement of descriptors vary, (e.g. stronger vocabulary coupled with weaker grammar,
content elements covered but not appropriately developed), or not all parts of the descriptor achieved, the
adjacent score point may be the most appropriate. 

▪ Score points 2 and 4: There are two ways for compositions to receive the undefined levels (2 and 4):
(1) a performance that reflects part of the higher descriptor and part of the lower descriptor, and (2) a
performance is clearly better than the lower descriptor and also clearly worse than the higher descriptor. 

▪ Base evaluations on the totality of the writing presented. For example, do not overly focus on any
one particular instance of a spelling error, and do not let that one particular instance over-influence the
candidate’s mark for Language. 

▪ When in doubt about some aspect of a performance, look for evidence elsewhere in the performance that
might remove the ambiguity. For example, to determine if a vocabulary or grammatical mistake is a slip
or a systematic error, look for other instances of the word or structure.
▪ Overlength/underlength scripts: Length is not a criterion in the mark scheme. Scripts should be read in
full and marked as presented. A response that is longer/shorter than the guideline number of words may
be entirely appropriate, and its score should not be affected. On the other hand, an over-length script may
result in irrelevance (assessed under Content) or have an adverse effect on the target reader (assessed
under Communicative Achievement) and should be marked down as appropriate in those sub-scales.
Similarly, an under-length script may not exhibit an adequate range of language, may not communicate
effectively and/or provide adequate information, which would affect its score in the relevant sub-scales. 

▪ Lifting from the input beyond key words and phrases: Candidates should not be given credit for parts of
their response that have been lifted from the input. Lifted output may however provide negative evidence
about candidates’ abilities and should be considered and evaluated accordingly. 

▪ Varieties of English: Candidates are expected to use a particular variety of English with some degree of
consistency in areas such as spelling, and not for example switch from using a British spelling of a word
to an American spelling of the same word in the same written response to a given task. 

▪ Spelling is considered under the Language criterion. 

▪ Punctuation is one factor among others under the Organisation criterion. 

▪ “Generally” is a downshifting qualifier meaning ‘not in every way/instance’. Thus, ‘generally
appropriately’ is not as good as ‘appropriately’. 


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 SPM Writing
Assessment Scale

SPM Writing Part 1

COMMUNICATIVE
SCORE CONTENT ORGANISATION LANGUAGE
ACHIEVEMENT
All content is Produces a text Uses simple Uses basic vocabulary
relevant to the that communicates connectors and a appropriately.
task. straightforward ideas limited number of
using the conventions cohesive devices Uses simple
Target reader is of the communicative appropriately. grammatical forms
fully informed. task reasonably with a good degree of
5 appropriately. control.

While errors
are noticeable,
meaning can still be
determined.

4 Performance shares features of Scores 3 and 5

Minor Produces a text that Text is connected Uses basic vocabulary

irrelevances and/ communicates simple using basic, reasonably.
or omissions ideas in simple ways. high frequency
may be present. connectors. Uses simple
grammatical forms
3 Target reader with some degree of
is on the whole control.
informed.
Errors may impede
meaning at times.

2 Performance shares features of Scores 1 and 3

Irrelevances Produces isolated short Production unlikely Produces basic

and/or units about simple and to be connected, vocabulary of isolated
misinterpretation concrete matters, not though punctuation words and phrases.
of the task may always communicating and simple
1 be present. successfully. connectors (e.g. Produces few simple
and) may be used on grammatical forms
Target reader occasion. with only limited
is minimally control.
informed.

Content is totally
irrelevant. Target
0 Performance below Score 1
reader is not
informed.

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SPM Writing Part 2

COMMUNICATIVE
SCORE CONTENT ORGANISATION LANGUAGE
ACHIEVEMENT
All content is Uses the conventions Text is generally Uses a range of
relevant to the of the communicative well-organised and everyday vocabulary
task. task to hold the target coherent, using a with occasional
reader’s attention variety of cohesive inappropriate use of
Target reader is and communicate devices. less common lexis.
fully informed. straightforward ideas
appropriately. Uses a range of simple
5 and some complex
grammatical forms
with a good degree of
control.

Errors do not impede

communication.

4 Performance shares features of Scores 3 and 5

Minor Produces a text Uses simple Uses basic vocabulary

irrelevances and/ that communicates connectors and a appropriately.
or omissions straightforward ideas limited number of
may be present. using the conventions cohesive devices Uses simple
of the communicative appropriately. grammatical forms
Target reader task reasonably with a good degree of
3
is on the whole appropriately. control.
informed.
While errors are
noticeable, meaning
can still be determined

2 Performance shares features of Scores 1 and 3

Irrelevances Produces a text that Text is connected Uses basic vocabulary

and/or communicates simple using basic, reasonably.
misinterpretation ideas in simple ways. high frequency
1 of task may be connectors. Uses simple
present. grammatical forms
with some degree

Content is totally
irrelevant.
0 Performance below Score 1
Target reader is
not informed.

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SPM Writing Part 3

COMMUNICATIVE
SCORE CONTENT ORGANISATION LANGUAGE
ACHIEVEMENT
All content is Uses the conventions of Text is well- Uses a range of
relevant to the the communicative task organised and vocabulary, including
task. effectively to hold the coherent, using a less common lexis,
target reader’s attention variety of cohesive appropriately.
Target reader is and communicate devices with
fully informed. with ease, fulfilling generally good Uses a range of
5 all communicative effect. simple and complex
purposes. grammatical forms
with control and
flexibility.

Occasional errors and

slips may be present.

4 Performance shares features of Scores 3 and 5

Minor Uses the conventions Text is generally Uses a range of

irrelevances and/ of the communicative well-organised and everyday vocabulary
or omissions task to hold the coherent, using a with occasional
may be present. reader’s attention variety of cohesive inappropriate use of
and communicate devices. less common lexis.
Target reader straightforward ideas
is on the whole appropriately. Uses a range of simple
3 informed. and some complex
grammatical forms
with a good degree of
control.

Errors do not impede

communication.

2 Performance shares features of Scores 1 and 3

Irrelevances Produces a text Uses simple Uses basic vocabulary

and/or that communicates connectors and a appropriately.
misinterpretation straightforward ideas limited number of
of task may be using the conventions cohesive devices Uses simple
present. of the communicative appropriately. grammatical forms
task reasonably with a good degree of
1
Target reader appropriately. control.
is minimally
informed. While errors are
noticeable, meaning
can still be determined.

Content is totally
irrelevant.
0 Performance below Score 1
Target reader is
not informed.

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 Answers

PEPERIKSAAN AKHIR TAHUN TINGKATAN 4

KERTAS 1
1 C 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 B 6 C 7 B 8 A 9 B 10 A
11 B 12 C 13 C 14 A 15 B 16 C 17 D 18 A 19 D 20 C
21 D 22 C 23 C 24 A 25 D 26 B 27 D 28 B 29 F 30 E
31 G 32 H 33 B 34 D 35 A 36 C

37 bills
38 climate
39 sustainable
40 weather

*Questions 37 – 40 accept only word perfect responses

KERTAS 2
Sample answers
Part 1

Hi Diana,
Thanks for asking me. I simply cannot believe that Mum is turning 44! I think a new handbag is a good idea as she
only has one other handbag that Dad had bought ages ago. Besides, that handbag looks the worse for wear. I cannot
bear to see Mum carrying it any longer! She deserves something elegant and functional at the same time. The trip
to Langkawi is a great idea as well. However, Mum would insist on a family outing to the island as opposed to her
spending some time away from her responsibilities. That is the reason I would prefer we get her a handbag. As you
said, the sale is on. As such, we are bound to get a good bargain. I will be coming home this weekend so, we could
head to town to get it if you are agreeable with my suggestion.
Let me know. Bye.

Part 2
I would like to suggest having our year-end class trip on Pulau Redang. Why? Simply because there is a lot to
do there! First of all, the beaches there have crystal clear waters meaning that you can see what’s beneath the waves.
It would be the best place to be and have a holiday for our class.
We can spend four days three nights there in the hotel that is very affordable. It would be cheaper if we were to
book it this month. Booking.com and Agoda are giving very attractive discounts. It would cost RM100 per person
for a night. This covers three meals per day as well as activities arranged by the hotel. It comes to RM300 per person.
Transportation is another RM100 per person which includes the bus rental and the boat ride to the island. So the total
would be RM400.
A holiday there would mean we can enjoy the beautiful beach, the crystal clear waters and have a whale of a time
snorkeling. We can quite literally swim with the fishes. The underwater scenery is also mesmerising and bewitching
due to the coral reefs and a multitude of sea dwellers such as giant clams, sea urchins and tonnes of different fishes.
Furthermore, the hotel can also arrange for us to have a seaside bbq one of the nights so that would be great fun.
We could have a campfire too. In addition to swimming and snorkelling, we can also play beach volleyball and go
island hopping, which can be arranged by the hotel, but at an additional cost of course.
I think these reasons are enough to justify my location of choice. Let’s make it happen for our class. We
deserve it.

Part 3
Question 4
Review of the film ‘Schindler’s List’
Steven Spielberg took to the screen to tell a tragic yet very real series of events that had gone untold since the
tragic events of the Holocaust. With every frame, Spielberg demonstrates the power of the film maker to create a
movie that tells a story respectfully, but in all brutal honesty.
The film depicts so many different messages to the audience, but the reality that one man can make a difference

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is the hardest hitting. Schindler’s List was nominated for twelve Academy Awards and won seven of them, and out of
respect for the people that had lost their lives in Auschwitz; Spielberg did not film inside the camp. The use of black
and white, added elements of colour, offscreen killing and audio only ground the film more and add to its success.
The point of the film is not to enjoy watching a movie with friends, it is supposed to jerk emotions and these elements
bring you back to reality; that this story is real and horrifying.
Almost all the film is presented in black and white and by using this technique Spielberg gives the audience a
more vivid sense of being in the same era as World War II in which the movie is set. Because the colour is drained,
so too is the feeling of happiness or freedom, as absence of colour compared to abundance of colour can very easily
represent depressing settings compared to cheerful settings. The scene in which Jewish working women are telling
‘bedtime stories’ on the way other Jews were treated really captures the use of black and white and how dark it makes
the scene. The women tell the others in the cabin that people were lined up and forced into a bunker to ‘shower’ but
were gassed instead, which is the truth but at this time none of them believe it, and the use of black and white in such
a scene shows that there is no hope, no life or colour despite the women not wanting to believe this woman is telling
the truth. They start to justify how this had to be rumour, and this shows them clinging to false hope in a black and
white scene. One of the techniques that the film is famous for is its use of colour in an all-black and white setting. The
film begins in colour, and this colour serves as hope. The candle being lit for the Sabbath shows a time where Jewish
tradition was upheld, but the smoke from the candle quickly fades into train smoke – again in black and white to show
hope fading away like smoke. The colour represents a time in which Nazism had not yet sucked the life and colour
from the world. Beginning this movie with a Jewish tradition reinforces that this film is about the story of the Jewish
people, not the Nazi’s. The effective use of colour in this scene allows us to set a scene for the time before the Nazi
party took over, when there was colour, hope and tradition for the Jewish people.
A filming technique that is commonly used by Spielberg is offscreen killings or assumptive killings. Although
the movie has its fair share of bloodshed, there are certain moments where the actual execution of the Jews is done
off screen and left to the imagination. During the scene at Auschwitz where a female Schindler Jew views another
group of Jews being led down into an underground room. Instead of showing us what goes on in there, the camera
tilts upward showing a large smoking chimney, which leaves the audience to imagine that the Jews are being burned
alive. Since the audience didn’t view what happened, they are left to their own imagination which allows them to
reflect on the reality which is why this filming technique works so well.
Another example of this technique is when the ashes fall from the sky, and although the children are oblivious
to it, some of the older and wiser people realise where it has come from, as do the audience and again you are left to
reflect on what you believe is happening. This allows the audience to play into their imagination using the information
gathered so far, which can be more confronting than viewing the murders on screen.
The use of audio in the film is used effectively to help the audience relate in a sense to the Jewish and alienate
the Germans; this is done not only through music but through language. In the scene where hundreds of Jewish
bodies are being burned in a large fire, there is a sombre choir track used which elevates the presence of evil. The
slow music only allows you to concentrate on the confronting scene more. One audio aspect of the film is designed
on the basis that most of the audience watching will be of English speaking background, so that when they hear the
German soldiers speaking in German, they probably won’t understand what they are saying, which alienates the
already sourly portrayed Nazis and puts the audience in the position of the Jews, who speak English. It is a common
belief that humans fear worst what they don’t understand, and the Jews are constantly subjected to vicious yelling in
a language they don’t understand whilst being ordered around. This makes both them and the audience wonder where
they’re going to be taken and creates the fear of what horrors may come rather than what horrors are already present.
This is effective in allowing us to relate to a certain part of the movie, and when you can relate to the confusion and
fear you are able to gather how the Jewish must be feeling.
The film Schindler’s List is not one for enjoyment or entertainment but for knowledge, and to remind us of the
horrors of war, which should never be repeated.

Question 5
The Most Important Day of My Life
The most important day of my life had just happened recently. It all started out when some friends and I were
bored. We wanted to do something that was fun and cool which also happened to be very bad. We decided we were
going to make a big firecracker.
The first thing we did was to go to a hardware store. We went there and looked around for a long time, till we
decided what we wanted to use in the firecracker. I watched a TV show the night before about bombs on PBS (Public
Broadcast System). So when I told my friends what I watched we decided to make a pipe-bomb. We bought the pipe
and went back to my house.
Once we got back to my house we started assembling the bomb. I remember watching how to make it off PBS.
So we first drilled a hole on one end of the cap so that the fuse could fit through it. Then we began to fill the pipe with
black powder. Once it got half full we stuck the fuse in, and began to fill it up with more black powder. Once it was
almost full we stopped, and we filled the rest up with hot glue. We did not know if the glue would ignite it or not
so we tested it out on a small sample of black powder. The glue did not ignite the black powder, so we filled up the

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pipe with hot glue. We then screwed the steal cap back on the pipe with the fuse sticking out. We were done with
making the bomb.
Last we decided what to do with it now that it was done. All of us were in a destructive mood at the time. So
we ended up going out in the middle of the woods where no one lived for 10 km. We found these bed mattresses that
someone had thrown away. So we stuck the bomb in between there and lit it and took off in a car. We were about
1 km away, and we stopped and got out of the car. All of us were sitting there wondering if it would go off or not. It
was about two minutes and nothing happened. Then out of nowhere it exploded. You saw the huge explosion first then
heard it. We all were amazed how big of a smoke cloud it made and how loud it was. Everyone was scared, and we
decided to leave in case someone saw it. Later that day we went back to see what the explosion did to the mattresses.
It put a hole through both of the mattresses and a 3 foot crater in the ground. Everyone was laughing and looking at
each other saying “That was cool.” Nobody ever was caught for that or got in any trouble.
In conclusion that was the most important day of my life because it was the most fun I ever had in my life. It
also showed me what you can do if you put your mind to it. This story is 100% fictional because I could not think of
my most important day.

KERTAS MODEL PEPERIKSAAN TINGKATAN 4 SET 1

KERTAS 1
1 B 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 A 6 A 7 B 8 C 9 A 10 C
11 B 12 C 13 D 14 D 15 A 16 D 17 D 18 A 19 C 20 D
21 A 22 A 23 C 24 B 25 C 26 C 27 E 28 H 29 A 30 C
31 F 32 D 33 F 34 E 35 D 36 A

37 commercial
38 overcooked
39 worldwide
40 Compact-sized

*Questions 37 – 40 accept only word perfect responses

KERTAS 2
Sample answers
Question 1
To: [email protected]
Subject: Merdeka celebration and such
Hi Mustapha,
I’m really glad your parents have allowed us to spend the weekend together especially to celebrate Merdeka.
On Friday, I’ll be throwing you a barbeque party at my home! Without a doubt, we’ll be heading to Dataran
Merdeka to observe the National Day Parade on Saturday. Dad has volunteered to drive us there. After that,
we can head to Central Market to do some shopping, if you like. Come Sunday, Mum is taking us out to
sample Japanese food at her favourite restaurant in Mont Kiara. Sounds good?
Call me just before you arrive at the train station. We’ll come to pick you up.
Angela

Question 2
How to Study Effectively for Examinations
One of the best ways to prepare for examinations is to come up with and draw a personal study timetable that
suits your individual need. Equal amount of time must be allocated for each subject so that thorough revision
can be done. Importantly, problematic subjects must be given due attention. Additionally, we should refrain
from engaging in time-consuming activities like socialising with friends and being on social media.
Of course, one of the main benefits of making early preparations is it boosts our confidence during the
examination. When we are confident, we can reach new heights of academic success. Taking examinations
can be stressful. We may be anxious and worried about what questions will be asked and how we will fare. By
preparing for the examination early, we will feel better about our capabilities. It helps to take the edge off of our
fear knowing we have done our best in preparing well.
Apart from having a personal timetable that suits our needs and is practical enough for us to follow, we
need to have determination and the will to succeed. These attributes can and will assure us of success because
we will have the right mindset to start with.

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Question 3
Online Shopping During Lockdown: Advantages and Disadvantages
Since the pandemic began, everyone has been advised to be extra careful, practise proper hygiene and social
distancing. For some time, there were strict lockdowns that didn’t allow people to go out unless absolutely
necessary. While such preventive measures may have been necessary, it also posed challenging to some. For
instance, going out to physically shop in stores was quite a challenge if you were trying to stay away from
people to keep yourself and your family virus-free and healthy.
With online shopping, you can purchase almost anything from the comfort of your home. All you have to do
is set up your accounts for online payment methods, place the orders and wait for them to arrive at your doorstep.
Shopping online made it very convenient during the pandemic. You don’t even have to bring out physical
money since you can pay conveniently online using debit or credit cards or even e-wallets. Online shopping
also provides us with peace of mind while enabling us to purchase what we need.
However, the downside of online shopping is the lack of interaction with the products. Whe we shop for
something physically, we can handle the products and inspect it carefully, making sure it exactly what we want.
We can also avoid getting goods that are damaged. With online purchases, we can only trust that the seller will
send us products that are in good condition and that fit our requirements. Sometimes it can be difficult to check
sizing, quality and so on just by looking at pictures online.
On top of that, with fewer people heading to shops, many employees have been laid off. This has many
economic repercussions as more people face economic hardships, with jobs more and more difficult to come by.
The number of businesses that have wound up will all impact the country’s economic stability and eventually
trickle down to the common man.
Despite some limitations, I believe that it’s only smart that you limit your exposure to the outside world as
much as possible and purchase goods online to practise social distancing. It’s certainly better than being among
strangers and exposing yourself to the dangers of being infected.

Question 5
Crime Does Not Pay
Danny was the only son of hawkers. Although their income was small, his parents were happy and did
everything to please him. As a spoilt teenager, Danny did whatever he wished. He started making friends with
shady characters and became interested only in having a good time, freely spending his parents’ hard-earned
money. So, he dropped out of school. Believing that he could do better than his parents who worked hard yet
earned little, he dreamt of getting rich without sweat and toil.
Soon, he was on the wrong side of the law. He became a conman but after a while, people were no longer fooled.
Desperate, Danny became a pickpocket and, later, turned to extortion. Danny’s mother once advised him to turn over
a new leaf. However, he was still convinced that he could make a fortune without hard work. Danny thought his
chance had finally come when his friend told him of a scheme that would make them rich till the end of their lives.
It all seemed well-planned when the mastermind explained it to Danny. They would rob a bank and escape
in a stolen lorry, abandon it outside town and continue their journey in a stolen car, which they would get rid of
in a disused mining pool before crossing the border. Then they would live as rich men.
It was not meant to be. Before they could grab enough money, one of the bank tellers had managed to push
a hidden alarm button. As police came screeching around the corner, Danny and his friends barely managed
to flee in the lorry, but not before a security guard ripped off Danny’s mask in a tussle. Danny quickly turned
his face away but turned it to full focus of the security camera. The getaway driver, in panic, made a left turn
instead of a right and took an unfamiliar road. They reached a tunnel for which the lorry was too high and had
no choice but to jump off and try to escape on foot.
In his bare and gloomy jail cell, Danny finally admitted to himself that ‘crime does not pay’.

KERTAS MODEL PEPERIKSAAN TINGKATAN 4 SET 2

KERTAS 1
1 B 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 A 6 B 7 B 8 A 9 D 10 C
11 B 12 A 13 C 14 B 15 A 16 D 17 B 18 C 19 B 20 A
21 D 22 D 23 B 24 B 25 A 26 B 27 G 28 A 29 E 30 F
31 B 32 C 33 B 34 F 35 A 36 C

37 inspired
38 victims
39 adaptation
40 influential

*Questions 37 – 40 accept only word perfect responses

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KERTAS 2
Question 1
To: [email protected]
Subject: Farewell Gift for Saddiq

Hi Ahmad,
I’m really thrilled to hear that Saddiq has been accepted! I do think a farewell gift is necessary for him
although I’m not sure if a laptop or a mobile phone is at the top of the list as a gift. I am thinking of a more
practical gift – a good quality winter jacket. He will need one as he’d be spending four winters in England.
There are many sales on now and we could get one within RM600. Besides, Lyla and Sabina are chipping in
making the purchase doable, don’t you think? That’s my suggestion.
Bye for now!
Muhammad

Question 2
The Product I Would Sell Online
Selling products online is one of the ways to venture into business for teenagers. I would choose to sell nail
polish as men and women both love using it to do up their nails, and it’s definitely one of the best products to
sell. There’s an increase in demand as people have been spending more time at home over the past year as a
result of Covid-19. Furthermore, nail salons are not open for business and as such, this product is in demand for
those who like to keep their nails looking pretty.
Online marketplaces are arguably one of the best experiences for businesses looking to reach a wider
audience. It also means standing out is crucial in racking in visitors to my listing. So how do I gain an edge
over others? I will use their marketing and advertising tools. Advertising tools are a guaranteed way to get more
exposure than you normally would organically. For new sellers like me, this might be my best option in building
brand awareness within the marketplace.
Next, I need to optimise my product listing. When it comes to perfecting one’s product listing, there are
plenty of things to consider – product titles, images, videos, descriptions, keywords and categories. I will ensure
that the title of my product as a keyword takes precedence over keywords in the description because product
titles act as keywords during web search.
I should not leave my potential buyers hanging by asking them to contact me for further information.
Hence, I will ensure that all the descriptions contain all the information that they need to make a purchase
without having to speak to someone because it cuts down on lead time and leaves them a fuss-free experience
which many online consumers value.
It is said that 73% of consumers who watch product videos are likely to make a purchase. Videos are
an excellent way to build trust in my product. Product videos provide buyers with quality information that
static images cannot. So I will make sure that my advertising will also include videos that are informative and
interesting.
(Adapted from https://college.carousell.com/4-best-practices-boost-online-selling-experience/)

Question 3
How Teenagers Can Take Care of the Disabled
Someone once said, “Hard things are put in our way, not to stop us, but to call out our courage and strength.”
Disabled people are usually strong, courageous and wonderful people. We must not forget that some of the most
successful people the world has ever seen were physically disabled. People such as Helen Keller and Stephen
Hawking were disabled.
Usually, people do not have a supportive and encouraging attitude towards the disabled. They make
the disabled feel as if they are helpless and incapable of doing anything worthwhile and substantive in life.
Teenagers can start to reverse these attitudinal problems by lending a hand in disabled homes to care for these
strong souls. In addition, teenagers can start by treating the disabled with respect and care.
Teenagers can also do their bit by contributing their energy towards adopting a child or an adult in homes
to be their buddies. In these ways, teenagers can eradicate the negative perception and act as the binding agent
between the disabled and the society at large.
We must treat disabled people respectfully considering them as able and capable as normal people. We
must not let them feel as if they are being pitied or discriminated against. Treating them on par with other normal
people will be the best gift we can offer them.
We must encourage and support them in their endeavours to be successful. All they need and require from
us is emotional support and respect. Their struggles, challenges, obstacles – they are capable of handling. We,
as teenagers, must do our part to make this world safer and more embracing.

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Question 4
Movie Review of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
Walking in to see Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, I was unaware the movie was a spin-off from a popular line
of toy dolls. Nor did I know about the anticipation and excitement many little girls have for the movie.
They have the amazing Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) in the lead role of nine-year-old Kit, a bright
and winsome girl in Depression-era Cincinnati who aspires to be a reporter for the Cincinnati Register. Kit is
constantly submitting her stories to the paper, such as a piece on the World’s Fair, without much luck. But as the
Depression starts to affect the lives of her closest friends – and then, inevitably, her own family – Kit’s priorities
change. Her father (Chris O’Donnell) goes to Chicago to find work and promises to return, but doesn’t. Her
mother (Julia Ormond), in a desperate attempt to save their home, starts taking in boarders, such as a travelling
librarian (Joan Cusack), a magician (Stanley Tucci) and a fallen socialite (Glenn Headley).
The backdrop is grim and the movie does not sugarcoat its portrayal of how the Depression affected the
day-to-day lives of upper middle-class Americans who lost everything in the span of a month. The filmmakers
allow the story to unfold entirely through the point of view of Kit, who may not fully understand the severity
of the situation, but is also more aware and resourceful than the adults around her realise. Kit Kittredge: An
American Girl sends its heroine and her friends on several adventures. Ultimately, the innocence of children, as
well as their surprising resiliency – that elevates the film into something far more valuable than a feature-length
commercial for toys. I will definitely recommend this movie for all.

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KERTAS 1
1 A 2 C 3 B 4 B 5 A 6 B 7 A 8 C 9 C 10 B
11 A 12 D 13 A 14 D 15 C 16 D 17 A 18 B 19 A 20 D
21 D 22 C 23 C 24 B 25 D 26 C 27 C 28 E 29 G 30 A
31 F 32 D 33 A 34 C 35 D 36 F

37 fragrant
38 toast
39 beverage
40 dessert

*Questions 37 – 40 accept only word perfect responses

KERTAS 2
Question 1
To: [email protected]
Subject: Get Moving!
Hi Colin,
It’s good to hear from you. It is most unfortunate that you are experiencing this weight issue. However, you
are not the only one going through this. Many of my classmates are also dealing with this weighty issue.
Primarily, I would advise you to start moving on a daily basis! Start exercising. I think that walking is the
best exercise if you can’t afford the time. Walk around your room 10 times and then increase the rounds.
Listening to your favourite songs while walking will help. Start today! After this you can increase to other
more rigorous activities you can find online.
Hope it helps. Bye for now!

Rishi

Question 2
The Littering Problem
Littering means the throwing of waste materials irresponsibly. It is an environmental issue and should be
given serious attention. This irrational and undisciplined attitude is not stopping despite serious warnings.
Litterbugs dirty the environment and are selfish because they are not concerned about that their action does to
their surroundings.
When plastics, rusted iron nails and plastics are dumped, they have harsh effects on the environment.
They are mostly non-biodegradable. Hence, they are difficult to decompose. Moreover, they also pollute the
environment leaching toxic wastes into the air, water and soil. Other domestic wastes add to landfills adding to
global warming. Many animals, particularly aquatic creatures, consume the plastic rubbish that we throw away
and die due to suffocation or because they get trapped in or around them.

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 There are small changes we can adopt to keep our surroundings clean and tidy. We should throw our wastes
in the dustbin. We should recycle, reuse and reduce the plastics and other non-biodegradable wastes. Also, while
travelling in cars and other vehicles, we must not throw rubbish out the window. The best thing we can do is to
make sure we carry bags in which to throw our rubbish and then dispose of them when we get home or when
we come across a dustbin. We need to act as responsible citizens from young and we need to set good examples
for others to follow.

Question 3
E-Books: Boon or Bane?
E-books are becoming more and more popular but there are always two sides to a coin. An e-book is a book in
electronic format. It is downloaded to a computer, phone or an e-reader, and is read on screen. An e-book has
numbered pages, table of contents, pictures and graphics, exactly like a printed book. It is easy to purchase and
download e-books from the Internet. It is exactly like purchasing any other product. The only difference is that
after payment you will either be directed to a download page or receive the download link in an email. All you
have to do is click on the link and the e-book will automatically download to your computer, to a folder of your
choice.
One of its advantages is the low update cost. When the author needs to update certain parts of the e-book,
he or she simply edits the electronic document, saves the updated version, and then informs customers about the
new release. In the case of a printed book, the publisher will probably have to make a minimum production run
of 1,000 copies. This takes time and money.
Additionally, e-books are searchable. Some ebooks have a Search function, which allows you to quickly
jump to the page containing the word you’re interested in. On top of that, when you buy e-books, there is no
shipping cost and you get your book immediately.
Conversely, one of its disadvantages is it is not as convenient to read. Who wants to sit in front of a
computer or screen for hours just reading your e-book, right? It can cause muscle strain and neckache not to
mention affecting one’s eyesight from prolonged screen exposure.
Moreover, there is the issue with piracy. In the printed book world, people who want to ‘share’ your book
will photocopy it, and then send it to their friends. With e-books, your file can be easily emailed to anyone. It
can even be placed in a public server for anyone to download.
However, with concern about the environment and depleting natural resources, e-books might be a better
option as it not only saves trees, it also saves us space.

(Adapted from https://blogs.siliconindia.com/alice303/Advantages_and_Disadvantages_of_Electronic_Books-bid-

XLT89Yeh32634297.html)

Question 5
An Act of Kindness
While on holiday in Istanbul I suddenly fell ill. We were at an ancient teahouse that we had to try, because this
place was 200 years old. While we were there, I got an upset stomach and I wanted to throw up. I was pale and
started shivering, so that was my cue to go back to our hotel. But the problem was, there were no cabs and I
wasn’t in any state to walk.
We saw a small boutique hotel nearby and asked if they could help us with a taxi. But, obviously a hotel
would charge us extra to get to our destination. Meanwhile, while I was struggling to walk and hunt for cabs,
this man came by and asked us where we wanted to go.
I told him we needed to get to Taksim, where our hotel was, and by surprise he was a taxi driver. His cab
was parked a walk away, so he had me wait while he grabbed his cab so I didn’t have to walk.
He didn’t try to charge us extra or take advantage of our situation. He took us back safely to our hotel by
the regular taxi meter. Not only did he save me from an extremely uncomfortable night, he even suggested some
teas I could drink that could make me feel better.
This act of kindness from a sweet old man made me feel like this world isn’t such a bad place after all.

(Adapted from https://www.boboandchichi.com/2016/08/17-stories-about-random-acts-of-kindness-from-all-over-the-

world/)

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KERTAS 1
1 B 2 B 3 A 4 C 5 B 6 C 7 C 8 A 9 A 10 C
11 B 12 D 13 A 14 C 15 D 16 B 17 D 18 A 19 A 20 D
21 A 22 C 23 A 24 A 25 D 26 C 27 D 28 H 29 A 30 E
31 B 32 F 33 C 34 D 35 B 36 A

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37 links
38 view
39 harbour
40 functions

*Questions 37 – 40 accept only word perfect responses

KERTAS 2
Question 1
To: [email protected]
Subject: Farewell Party
Hi Fifa,
It’s nice to hear from you. For starters, I think you should use the school hall to hold the farewell party as it
would be free and you needn’t think about rental issues. The money can be channelled into getting her a good
gift as the whole class is involved. I’m sure you can get the other classes involved to. In that case, I suggest
you get her a gold bracelet or earrings. As for the guests, you should invite your class teacher and all the other
teachers who teach your batch. Don’t forget to order the snacks and drinks before the party. Also, don’t forget
invitation cards.
Hope it helps. Bye for now!

Bhavana

Part 2
Recycling
Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials or objects. The process of recycling
has become more important with the growing problems of environmental pollution and growing landfills.
A lot of things that we use can be recycled. Paper, plastic and metal are the most common items that are
recycled. As teenagers, when we buy things, we can opt for those that can easily be recycled. Also, we can try to
use merchandise made up of recycled products. In addition, we should learn to sort waste properly.
We need recycling for many reasons. Most importantly, it will help us to save our planet. Besides, recycling
saves the earth by facilitating the reprocess of paper which will save millions of trees. Also, recycling saves a
lot of energy and resources.
Moreover, recycling reduces the burden on the environment. As we save energy the amount of greenhouse
gases released is reduced. In addition, recycling reduces the amount of waste that takes years to decompose.
Also, the recycled material can be sold. So, ultimately recycling saves money.
Teenagers can be encouraged to recycle if they start young. Furthermore, recycling should be made
convenient for teenagers to practice so that they would not be put off. Schools should make it common practice
to that students are used to it. To sum up, recycling is a small but effective step we can all make to save the
environment.

Question 3
Animal Cruelty
Animal cruelty is when people abuse animals physically. It is certainly a cruel and despicable act because the
animals are helpless and unable to protect themselves. Pets are also usually completely loyal to their owners and
therefore will suffer any abuse quietly.
One of the reasons people commit animal cruelty is due to just sheer evil. They know that they have power
over their animals and choose to abuse them with no care or thought about the animal’s welfare. Some of these
people get a thrill out of seeing animals suffer and therefore they commit these cruel acts.
Some people may also abuse their animals thinking that they are disciplining them or because they think
the animals will be more obedient. There are also those who are guilty due to perhaps some mental issues.
To prevent this from happening, there should be stricter punishments against those found guilty. Usually
there perpetrators are just fined. If there is a harsher punishment such as compulsory jail term, maybe it will
deter people from behaving this way. People also should be incentivised to report cases of animal cruelty with
the option of remaining anonymous. Some other ways it to make sure those who have been found guilty never
have the opportunity to own pets. For this to happen, there should be a record of any past convictions so that
people can easily check up on their background.

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Question 4
Genshin Impact Game Review
A game that I recently played which immediately captivated me is Genshin Impact, a game was published by
Mihoyo in 2020. Genshin Impact is an action role-playing and adventure game about two siblings who were
separated by the strongest God. Our mission as one of the siblings is to do everything we can to find our sibling
again. What makes the whole game interesting is we encounter different characters and help them accomplish
missions which bring us one step closer to finding our long lost sibling.
The first thing that made me engrossed in this game was how beautiful the locations are. There are many
locations and islands that we have to unlock as we go up the levels and every time I do so, I’m in awe. All of
them have a different vibe to it but my favourite is Liyue Island, a Chinese-based background with a beautiful
setting, especially at sunset. Genshin Impact also allows us to collect different characters with different powers
by winning them at the game shop. We are able to level up the characters to become more powerful by collecting
specific materials for each character.
This game is different from other games because it actually teaches you something rather than just doing
something without any motive. What I mean by this is when we talk to the different characters, their dialogue
appears and they often use good English. This is what makes it perfect for children or just anyone who wants to
improve their English in a fun way.
To sum up, I believe that Genshin Impact is one of the best games ever created as it has brightened my
life ever since I downloaded it. As you level up, enemies and quests that you have to defeat and accomplish
will become more difficult which sometimes makes you feel like giving up. However, the game itself with its
ethereal places will always have a place in my heart.

By Diyana Sofea

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