SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN TAMAN DESA

RAWANG, SELANGOR

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2015

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

NAME: ___________________________ 2hours 15 minutes

FORM FOUR _______

Instructions: This paper consists of four sections, Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D. Answer all the questions. Write the answers for Section A in the space provided.Section A [15 marks]Read the comic strip below and answer the question that follows.

1 What probably happened to Lucky Pierre?

A He sold off his sword.

B He lost his sword in a fight.

C He was probably killed in a fight.

D He probably moved to another country.

Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.

2 The management has banned recording devices in the cineplex mainly because they

A have their own recording devices

B do not want the devices to disturb other patrons

C do not want to encourage the sale of these devices

D are afraid the devices will be used to make pirated copies

Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.

Death caused by tsunami in Phuket (2004)

3 The bar graph shows

A the number of people on holiday in Phuket when the tsunami hit

B the number of people who died in the tsunami incident in Phuket

C the percentage of people who died in the tsunami incident in Phuket

D the number of tourists who perished in the tsunami incident in Phuket

4 From the graph, we can conclude that

A more Europeans died compared to Australians

B more Malaysians died compared to the locals

C more Asians died compared to Australians

D more Thais died compared to Australians

Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

5 Which of the following is not true of Zara Spa and Hair studio?

A Zara Spa and Hair studio is newly opened.

B Zara Spa and Hair studio offers different types of massages.

C You get a free buffet lunch with its massage and spa services.

Questions 9-15

Was it my imagination or did I really see less cars on the notorious Federal Highway last Sunday night? Famed for its crawling jams at all times, driving ___9___ this particular stretch of highway can be a nightmare at most times, but I actually had a ___10___ drive back home after a family function. Well, its not that surprising there ____11____ fewer cars on the Federal Highway that night, and well probably see this great phenomenon many more nights to ___12____. The simple reason being, many vehicle owners are ____13____ away from driving unnecessarily as the amazing rise in fuel prices lately has hit most peoples __14___ really hard. I used to enjoy driving great distances along country roads during the weekends. Now, I may have to resort to other less ___15___ pastimes. Maybe its time I try reading or pottering around my garden for a change.

9AinBat

Con Dalong

10AsmoothBplain

CslowDbad

11AisBare

CwasDwere

12AarriveBcome

CseeDgo

13AgoingBtaking

CshyingDmaking

14AbagsBpetrol

CheadsDpockets

15AcostlyBboring

Cexciting

Section B [10 marks]

Questions 16-25

Read the information given below and complete the table that follows.

STARSCOPE

FRIDAY, APRIL 2013

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21)

You are very careful with your spending today. However, your friends will make a great effort to impress you. Today will also be a good day to complete all your unfinished work

Lucky colour: Green

Lucky number : 4LEO ( July 24 Aug. 23)

A fantastic day where everything goes your way. Enjoy the moment while it lasts. You will hear news from an old friend and you will be financially rewarded.

Lucky colour : Brown

Lucky number : 9

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)

Today sees you being very restless. Nothing goes as planned. Someone will really irritate you. Financially, you are lucky and will see all your hard work pay off.

Lucky colour: Purple

Lucky number : 2VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)

You will feel confused and stressed. There is one big decision that you have to make soon. Things are not as you expect them to be. Nevertheless, friends will be very supportive and understanding. You need time to think.

Lucky colour: Pink

Lucky number : 7

CANCER (June 22 - July 23)

A very busy day for you. You need to spend time to relax and unwind. It is a good day to be with friends and family. Spend time to do your favourite activities such as shopping or dining.

Lucky colour: Green

Lucky number : 6

No.Zodiac SignDateLucky ColourLucky Number

1Taurus_________________(16)Green4

2GeminiMay 22 June 21__________________(17)2

3LeoJuly 24 Aug. 23Brown___________________(18)

4VirgoAug. 24 Sept. 23Pink___________________(19)

5CancerJune 22 July 23__________________(20)6

Using the information given, write short answers in the space provided.

21.According to the Starscope, Taurians are very careful with________________________________________________________

22.Those who are born under the Gemini zodiac will feel restless because

________________________________________________________

23.The Cancerians are advised to spend time with friends and family by

________________________________________________________.

24.Leos will have an excellent day. it is also predicted that ________________________________________________________.

25.The Virgoans are predicted to feel stressed and confused in making a big decision but ________________________________________________________

Questions 26-30Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

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When children are sick, most parents turn to doctors for help. They would probably head to the nearest clinic in the neighbourhood. However, it is helpful if you have some understanding, both of the health needs of children and of the services which are available to meet those needs.

Firstly, when choosing the doctor, you need a doctor who is easy to get to see. Illness during childhood is often acute, so you need to make sure that your child does not have to wait a long time for an appointment and can be seen urgently if necessary.

There are times when you need a doctor to make house calls if your child is too sick to be taken to the clinic or hospital. The most important thing is you have to be comfortable with your childs doctor. You need a doctor whom you feel you can talk freely to and discuss your childs health.

If you are uncomfortable with your childs doctor, you should consider a different doctor. You need to remember that the health and well-being of your child may depend on your doctor, so choose someone you like and have confidence with.Parents often wonder when they should consult a doctor. Whenever you are worried about your childs health, you should see a doctor. Even if the child does not seem ill, unexplained fever, or persistent systems such as cough and vomiting, maybe reasons for seeking advice. Diarrhoea, particularly if accompanied by vomiting, may be serious in babies and young children because they become dehydrated and this demands medical attention.

Many doctors would rather meet their parents in their clinic where all facilities are ready at hand, than make a home visit. However if your child is too sick to be taken to hospital, you need to ask your doctor to see your child at home.It is important for your child to see a doctor when they are ill or when parents are worried about their health. This is the reason children need to have regular, routine health checks for assessment of developmental progress, and for early detection of any disabilities. These routine health checks help to provide an opportunity for the parent to discuss any health queries or anxieties with the doctor. If a problem is found, it can be dealt with at an early stage. The family doctor may arrange a child to attend an outpatient consultation or be admitted for treatment. This way, the doctor could help the child to recover as early intervention is vital to help the child to progress better and be healthier in life.We cannot escape from the fact that parents need to seek medical help and care for their children. Each child is different. Every child has his or her own different health problems. So routine check-ups are crucial. In Malaysia, there are many clinics that provide health care for children. The government has built clinics in almost every district and township. There are doctors who even visit patients in most remote areas. So, there is no excuse for parents not to take better care of their children.

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Answer all the questions. You are advised to answer them in the order set.

26In paragraph 1, what would parents do when their child is sick?

(a)______________________________________________________________________________________________

(b)________________________________________________________________________________________ 2m

27Which word in paragraph 2 means,

(a)Severe : ________________________________________________________________

(b)Immediately: ____________________________________________________________ 2m

28List two important criteria when choosing your childs doctor.

(a)______________________________________________________________________________________________

(b)________________________________________________________________________________________ 2m

29Give two reasons why parents should take their children for routine health checks.

(a)______________________________________________________________________________________________

(b)________________________________________________________________________________________ 2m

30Are all parents aware about the importance of childs care? Give two reasons for your answer.

______________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________ 2m

(a)

__________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________ 2m

(b)

____________________________________________________________________________________ 1m

Question 31

Based on the passage , write a summary on:

why childrens health care is important

Credit will be given for the use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original meaning.

Your summary must:

be in continuous writing (not in note form)

use materials from lines 1 32

not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below.

Begin your summary as follows:

Childrens health care is vital and parents need to take...

Section D [5 marks] Question 32 Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.

a.When did the people in the poem come home?

__________________________________________________________________________________________1m

b.Describe the condition the people were in when they arrive home?

__________________________________________________________________________________________1m

c.Based on stanza 2, what were destroyed in the flood?

__________________________________________________________________________________________1m

d.In your own words,

(i)why do you think they were desperately looking for their sons albino buffalo?

______________________________________________________________________________________1m

(ii)what does this tell you about these people?

__________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________1m

Question 33

Based on the short story that you have learnt entitled Tanjung Rhu by Minfong Ho, describe one character in the story that you find most interesting. Give a reason why you find it interesting.

[15 marks]

KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

Summary

Based on the passage given, summarise the signs that show your teenager is taking drugs.Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original meaning.

Your summary must

Be in continuous writing form (not in note form)

Use materials from lines 4 to 45 Not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below.

Begin your summary as follows:

There are signs that will tell you if your teenager

Why is it for sale?

One day he wasnt so lucky.

This sword was formerly owned by a famous French swordsman named Lucky Pierre.

Recording devices are not permitted in the cineplex

No. of Deaths

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