1. Section A : Guided Writing
( 25 marks )
Dollah and Halimah are talking about the National Service in Malaysia. Read the dialogue between
them. Who do you agree with?
Use the points in the conversation below to write the composition.
Halimah : My brother is going for the National Service next month.
Dollah : That’s wonderful. I will have to wait till I finish my SPM next year.
Halimah : My brother says that it’s a waste of time. He is reluctant to go.
Dollah : It’s not a waste of time! In fact, it’s good for young people like us. The National Service
trains us to be disciplined, independent and patriotic. During the three months of training, we gain
new values and outlook.
Halimah : Are you sure that we can achieve these in three months? I doubt so. The National Service
is mainly having physical activities. I also think it is a waste of time. It delays our going to college by
three months.
Dollah : It’s not just physical activities. We learn history and national ideology. We will also have
computer classes.
When writing your composition :
- you may use all the notes given.
- elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting
- make sure it is not less than 120 words
Section B : Literature Component
( 15 marks )
Part 1.
Read the poem and answer the questions that follow.
MR NOBODY
BY ANONYMOUS
I know a funny little man,
As quiet as a mouse,
Who does the mischief that is done
In everybody’s house!
There’s no one ever sees his face,
And yet we all agree
That every plate we break was cracked
By Mr. Nobody.
’Tis he who always tears out books,
Who leaves the door ajar,
He pulls the buttons from our shirts,
And scatters pins afar;
That squeaking door will always squeak,
For prithee, don’t you see,
We leave the oiling to be done
By Mr. Nobody.
He puts damp wood upon the fire,
That kettle cannot boil;
His are the feet that bring in mud,
And all the carpets soil.
The papers are always mislaid,
Who had them last but he?
There's no one tosses them about
But Mr Nobody.
The finger marks upon the door
By none of us are made;
We never leave the blinds unclosed,
To let the curtains fade.
The ink we never spill; the boots
That lying round you see
Are not our boots,—they all belong
To Mr. Nobody.
a) Why does the kettle not boil in stanza 3?
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b) Why do you think Mr.Nobody is blamed for everything that goes wrong in the house?
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2. Part 2.
Based on the novel Around The World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, write about an incident that is
very important to the main character. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
( (12 marks)
Section C : Summary
( 10 marks )
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:
ANSWER KEY FOR SUMMARY PRACTICE 1 (PMR 2008)
In camping, follow these golden rules. Camp on bare ground where possible. The
campsite should be away from trails and dead trees. Avoid slopes, high ridges and wet sites. Do
not choose campsites that are below flood level or are highly frequented by wildlife. Set up camp
as early as possible and familiarize yourself with the surroundings. This helps to prevent injuries
from moving about in the dark at night. Make sure that you bring enough food to last the trip. The
food can be fresh, dried or canned. Avoid bringing any food with a strong smell.
You will need at least two litres of water per person per day. Use water from a natural
source such as a spring. Make sure all water is boiled to eliminate bacteria and contamination.
Build your fire away from the tent. Do not cook inside the tent, even if you are using a gas
canister. Never burn rubbish, especially plastic, as the fumes are toxic. Make sure the fire is
completely put out before you break camp.
Do remember your camp etiquette. The campsite is part of nature. In areas of sensitive
environments, vegetation takes a long time to recover, so no holes should be dug around there at
all.
Write a summary on the rules of camping.
Your summary must :
• not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below.
• be in continuous writing (not note form).
• be written in ONE paragraph.
Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning.
Begin your summary as follows :
The rules of camping would include not choosing campsites that …