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ENGLISH LANGUAGE MODULE
2015
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HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE MODULE
2015
SECTION A
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GRAPHIC MATERIALS
&
SHORT TEXTS
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Section A
[15 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]
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DAD’S DAY OFF
It’s time to appreciate our fathers for always being there for us. So,
make this Father’s day special. Say ‘Thank you’ with a delicious meal
at Heritage Hotel, where he’ll also enjoy himself at the many
competitions and take home a photo of this splendid occasion.
4. Based on the weather chart above, what day would be the best day for picnic?
A 10 August
B 11 August
C 12 August
D 13 August Evaluating
(Evaluating)
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5. According to the cartoon strip, what was the customer’s problem?
A She was not attractive
B She was insulted by the hairstylist
C The hairstylist did not know what hairstyle she wanted.
Evaluating
D The hairstylist refused to give her the hairstyle he wanted. (Evaluating)
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SURVEY OF VIEWERS PREFERENCE INTELEVISION
VIEWING IN MALAYSIA
7. Which of the following programmes seem to be equally enjoyed by both adults and
teenagers?
A News
B Sports
C Musicals
D Documentaries Remembering
(Remembering)
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Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each
blank.
It had never worried me in the least that I wasn't married, although everybody in
Avonlea pitied old maids. Even Nancy, my old nurse and servant, knew that, and
pitied me for it. Nancy is an old maid, __________ (9) but she has had two proposals. She
did not accept either of them , __________ (10) one was a widower with seven children, and
the other a , __________ (11) useless, good-for-nothing fellow; but, if anybody teased
Nancy on her single condition, she could point triumphantly to those two as
evidence that she could and she would. If I , __________ (12) all my life in Avonlea I might
have had the benefit of the doubt; but I had, and everybody knew everything
about me – or thought they did.
I had really often, __________ (13) why nobody had ever fallen in love with me. I was not all
homely, indeed, years ago, George Maybrick had written a poem, __________ (14) to me in
which he praised my beauty extravagantly. That didn't mean anything because he wrote
poetry to all the good-looking girls and never went out, __________ (15) anybody but Flora
King, who was cross-eyed and red-haired, but it proves that it was not my appearance that put
me out of the running.
(Adapted from: Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery, Boston: The Page Company)
Insert a stick into each apple. Cook the sugar over low heat, stirring
constantly with a wooden spoon until it turns into thick and brown caramel.
Holding the stick, dip apples one at a time into the hot caramel, turning until well
coated. Dip the coated apples into chopped nuts. Place on wax paper to harden and
cool.
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Robert Pattinson was born in London. Growing
up in the Barnes suburb of London, he became
involved in amateur theatre at the Barnes Theatre
Company. He started his film career by playing Cedric
Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, a
2005 fantasy film. He later got the leading role of
vampire Edward Cullen in the film adaptations of
the Twilight novels by Stephenie Meyer. Twilight
brought Pattinson worldwide fame and established
him among the highest paid and most bankable
actors in Hollywood
In 2010, Pattinson was named one of TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People
in The World, and also in the same year Forbes ranked him as one of the most
powerful celebrities in the world in the Forbes Celebrity 100.
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1 Cushioning
5 2 Non-Slip TPR Sole
1
3 Flexibility
4 Rot Proof Thread
2 5 Soft Genuine Leather
4
3
6 Rust Proof
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The ceiling price for
chicken has been
reduced
That’s something
to crow about
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Origin Destination Bus Name Departure Arrival Day Running Fare
S M T W T F S (RM)
Ipoh Melaka Transnasional 1100 1500 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 33.40
Origin Destination Bus Name Departure Arrival Day Running Fare
S M T W T F S
Melaka Ipoh Transnasional 1800 2300 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 33.40
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Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each
blank.
PETALING JAYA: A YouTube video of a group of boys punching and kicking another
group went viral this week and was viewed __________ (9) more than 10,000 times and
shared more than 8,000 times on Facebook.
__________ (10) to a local daily, the five-minute video of students allegedly being
bullied by their seniors was uploaded on Sunday but it was unclear who was involved and
where the incident had taken place.
Believed to have been filmed in a school dormitory, the video shows nine boys
__________ (11) to receive repeated kicks and blows from their attackers.
The boys were too afraid to fight back. One boy was seen crying, only to be pushed to
the ground and kicked __________ (12) the face by the most __________ (13) individual of
the group, seen to be wearing a black singlet. The police __________ (14) they are
investigating the matter.
In June, another school bullying video showing a schoolgirl getting beaten up by her
schoolmates in Perak had also gone viral. Three students were __________ (15) from school
following police investigations.
12. A onto
B on
C at
Analysing
D in (Analysing)
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Section A
[15 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]
D ballpoint pens
2. Based on the extract, we know that the sauce will make the food
A tastier.
B sweeter.
C warmer.
Evaluating
D healthier
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3. Rani, a fifth former and her two siblings who are still in the primary school are
travelling on a round trip from KLIA2 to Cyberjaya.
How much are their fares?
A RM 12.20
B RM 24.40
C RM 105.00
D RM 130.00. Analysing
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5. According to the cartoon strip, what was the customer’s problem?
A College professors earn the least
B Financial advising is a popular career
C College professors earn less than IT analysts
Analysing
D IT analysts earn more than physician assistants and dental hygienists.
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BANDAR MELAKA : A family of eight was left
homeless after a fire destroyed their wooden house in
Bukit Piatu here yesterday.
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Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each
blank.
The name 'rambutan' is derived from the Malay language word for rambut or "hair".
It __ 9__ a reference to the numerous hairy protuberances of __10__ fruit, together with the
noun-building suffix ‘-an’. __ 11__ Vietnam, it is called chôm chôm meaning "messy hair"
due to the spines covering the fruit's skin.
Rambutan is native to tropical Southeast Asia and commonly __12__ throughout
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. It __13__ spread from there to various
parts of Asia, Africa, Oceania and Central America.
Although its precise natural __14__ is unknown, it is thought to have originated on
the Malay Peninsula. The __15__ historical record of rambutan trees show that they were
cultivated by the Malayan jungle tribes around their temporary settlements, a practice
followed to date.
9. A is 13. A has
B are B had
C was C have
D were D having
12. A grew
B grow
C grows
D grown
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Section A
[15 marks]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes]
2. In the excerpt above, the phrase stepping-stones can best be replaced with
A sidewalk
B downfall
C relations
D advancements Understanding
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A feral child is a human child who has lived isolated from human
contact from a very young age, and has no or little experience of human care,
loving or social behaviour, and crucially, of human language. They lack the
basic social skills which are normally learned in the process of enculturation,
where children learn their own culture that is influenced by home and family.
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5. From the pie chart above, we can conclude that
A Consumers spend more on recreation than education
B Consumers spend the least amount of money on recreation
C Personal care and foreign travel are the least important expenses
D Most consumer use more than 30% of their money for transport and household
expenses
Analysing
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7. Based on the chart, which telco company charged the lowest rate, in average, in all
four countries?
A Skv
B BT Mobile
C Virgin Mobile Creating
D TalkTalk Mobile
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Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each
blank.
Parents do not want to face the horrible and terrible experience of losing a child, ___9__ do
they put enough effort in making sure that their children will stay safe wherever they are?
Children, no matter how smart, ___10__ not be left unattended, considering their level of
maturity and sensibility, which may not be able to control and prevent danger. Accidents can
happen anywhere, anytime and to anyone. __11__, it is important for parents and teachers to
educate children about safety and strangers.
Teachers are equally __12__ to equip children with safety skills. For children in pre-
schools, kindergartens, and primary schools, creative __13__ should help children enjoy
lessons on safety. This is one way to __14__an effective lesson full of values and the
information necessary for knowledge and survival.
To take care of children may be a big responsibility, but to deal with __15__
repercussions of negligence is beyond any parent’s imagination. Parents and guardians need
to be reminded that to stay alert today is to keep children alive tomorrow.
9. A so 13. A plan
B as B planning
C but C activity
D since D activities
12. A known
B wanted
C expected
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SECTION A
(15 marks)
(Time suggested: 25 mins)
QUESTIONS 1 - 8
HANDLE
WITH
CARE
REMEMBERING
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FAVOURITE AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
No. of students
APPLYING
ANALYSING
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FLOOD AHEAD
IMPASSABLE TO LIGHT
VEHICLES
ANALYSING
5 The sign above cautions that
EVALUATING
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CHANNEL 4
6.30 am Good Morning Malaysia
7.00 am Health is Wealth
8.00 am English 4 U
9.00am Hollywood Express
9.30am Flora and Fauna
EVALUATING
7 People watch English 4 U because
A it is a comedy
B they want to improve their English
C their favourite stars are acting in that show
D it is at the right time
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QUESTIONS 9-15
Love is a splendid thing. It can make us laugh and cry. Love can ……(9) move mountains. No
wonder countries around the world ……(10) an entire day every year to honour this
exhilarating emotion.
Love may be the universal language but its expression varies ……(11) one culture to
another.Girls in Japan give their sweethearts gifts of homemade chocolate. A month later on, on
White Valentine's Day, it is the ……(12) turn to give something back.
9. A still C whereby
B even D never
10 A devoted C devote
B is devoting D will be devoting
11 A from C for
B to D in
12 A boys' C boys
B boy D boy's
13 A attending C attend
B attended D attends
14 A while C when
B before D after
15 A silly C scary
B sad D insincere
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SECTION A
(15 MARKS)
(Time suggested: 25 mins)
QUESTIONS 1 - 8
REMEMBERING
UNDERSTANDING
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MECHANICAL
FAILURE
PUNCTURED 5%
TYRE
10%
RAINY
WEATHER
5%
RECKLESS
DRUNK DRIVING DRIVING
15% 50%
TALKING ON
HANDPHONE
15%
APPLYING
ANALYSING
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ANALYSING
5 The images recorded by the CCTV (closed-circuit television) camera is for the purpose of
A crime prevention
B private viewing
C police investigation
D television advertising
EVALUATING
6 How does the fish-eating bird take in DDT taken in by 1000kg of plant plankton?
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ENCIK AHMAD'S DIARY
EVALUATING
A a motivational speaker
B a teacher
C a principal
D an officer
Tel:03-88834400
(http://www.infosihat.gov.my/klinik%20berhenti%20Merok
ok.html)
CREATING
8 The Stop Smoking Infoline helps smokers to deal with the following except
A nicotine addiction
B willingness to quit smoking
C psychological dependency on cigarettes
D financial difficulty arising from smoking-related illnesses.
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QUESTIONS 9 - 15
We are gathered ……….(9) today to bid farewell to our beloved teacher, Mrs Eunice Lee.
She has taught in our school for fifteen years. ……….(10)she came here, she ……….(11) in
Pontian and Kluang. Her teaching career has spanned thirty years and now she ……….(12) .It
is indeed a great loss to the school and the profession. Many studentspast ……….(13) present
owe their good ……….(14) of English to Mrs.Lee. Students who have problems know that
……….(15) can always talk to her. She listens without prejudice and gives helpful advice.
9 A now C here
B even D then
10 A After C When
B Before D Since
13 A but C also
B and D in addition
14 A usage C proficient
B knowledge D command
15 A one C you
B we
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MARKING SCHEME
PRACTICE A
Question Answer Question Answer
1 B 9 C
2 A 10 B
3 C 11 D
4 A 12 B
5 A 13 A
6 A 14 B
7 B 15 A
8 B
PRACTICE B
Question Answer Question Answer
1 C 9 C
2 B 10 B
3 C 11 C
4 D 12 D
5 B 13 A
6 A 14 D
7 C 15 C
8 A
PRACTICE C
Question Answer Question Answer
1 A 9 A
2 A 10 C
3 C 11 A
4 C 12 D
5 A 13 A
6 B 14 B
7 B 15 D
8 B
PRACTICE D
Question Answer Question Answer
1 B 9 C
2 D 10 D
3 A 11 A
4 C 12 D
5 D 13 D
6 B 14 C
7 D 15 B
8 D
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PRACTICE E
Question Answer Question Answer
1 A 9 B
2 A 10 C
3 C 11 A
4 C 12 A
5 C 13 B
6 B 14 A
7 B 15 A
8 D
PRACTICE F
Question Answer Question Answer
1 D 9 C
2 D 10 B
3 A 11 B
4 C 12 A
5 A 13 B
6 D 14 D
7 C 15 D
8 D
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