The document provides information on an academic enhancement program for the SPM English Paper 2 exam organized by the Kedah Malaysia Headmasters Council. It includes the exam format, scoring rubrics for different sections, and sample answers. Specifically, it outlines the content and language criteria for evaluating summaries, with definitions of levels of paraphrasing, English usage, and sample responses and scores. The document aims to help students prepare for the exam by understanding what is required to perform well in the different paper sections.

1. SULIT 1119/2(PP)
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PROGRAM PENINGKATAN AKADEMIK SPM 2013
ANJURAN
MAJLIS PENGETUA SEKOLAH MALAYSIA (KEDAH)
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MODUL A
BAHASA INGGERIS SPM
KERTAS 2
PERATURAN PEMARKAHAN
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PAPER 2
SECTION A
1
2
D
B
3
4
A
D
5
6
B
C
7
8
D
C
9
10
A
A
11
12
C
A
13
14
B
D
15 C
SECTION B
16 teacher(s)/ favourite teacher(s)
17 Teacher’s Day
18 (school) students
19 300 (words)
20 poem
21 video clip
22 educate@thestar.com.my
23 May 5
24 10
25 Mega Publisher
Note: 1. Initial capitals are mandatory.
2. Award ‘0’ for spelling errors if the word is taken from
the rubric.

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SECTION C
26 (a) A bedridden man/a man
(b) 14 years old/ when she was 14
27 (a) Perplexed
(b) Family problems
28 (a) The writer had no time to think, much less feel/huge relief from the mood
swings
(b) What was happening to the her sister had made her realise that she must
make a good judgment about her life / her sister’s depression had made the
writer more sensible/rational
29 (start) counseling/go out with her friends instead of being cooped up at home
Accept any one
30 We will feel relieved after talking to someone / the depressed person may get
good opinions from the listener
Accept any logical answer
31 SUMMARY
Content (maximum 10 marks even if all the points are given)
C : 10 marks
Style and Presentation L : 5 marks
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Total 15 marks
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CONTENT POINTS
1. was overcome with the urge to sit in a corner and weep/barely managed to reach our flat
before bursting into tears
2. overwhelming, unexplained feelings frightened me
3. by the time I was 16, these outbursts were happening about once a month
4. my mind seemed to take a life of its own
5. everything became a reason/incidents twisted my mind into something horrible
6. a little voice in my mind kept telling me how worthless, hopeless and stupid I was
7. I was scared/perplexed
8. I couldn’t find the right words to express myself
9. eventually gave up
10. denied anything was wrong
11. concluded that the only way to stop my suffering was simply not to feel anything
12. realised that there was a vast emptiness in my heart/could feel no emotions
13. became afraid of being by myself
14. decided to end my life

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SUMMARY: CRITERIAFOR STYLE AND PRESENTATION
Mark PARAPHRASE Mark USE OF ENGLISH
5
A sustained attempt to re-phrase
text . Expression is secure.
Allowance given for phrases /
words lifted from text that are
difficult to substitute.
5
Very occasional first draft slips.
Language is accurate. Varied
sentence structure. Use of
original complex syntax.
Punctuation and spelling
accurate.
4 A noticeable attempt to re-phrase
text. Free from stretches of
concentrated lifting. Expression
generally sound.
4 Language almost always
accurate. Isolated serious
errors. Some varied structures.
Sentences may include original
complex syntax. Punctuation
and spelling nearly always
accurate.
3 Intelligent and selective lifting.
Limited attempts to re-phrase.
Expression may not always be
secure.
3 Language is largely accurate.
Simple structures tend to
dominate. Noticeable serious
errors but not frequent.
Sentences that show some
variety and complexity, will
generally be lifted from the text.
Punctuation and spelling largely
accurate.
2 Wholesale copying of text
material, not a complete transcript
of the original. Own language
limited to single word substitution.
Irrelevant sections more frequent.
2 More frequent serious errors but
meaning never in doubt. Simple
structures but accuracy not
sustained. Simple punctuation
and spelling of simple words
largely accurate. Irrelevant or
distorted details might destroy
sequence in places.
1 More or less a complete transcript
of the text. Random transcription
of irrelevant parts of text.
1 Heavy frequency of serious
errors. Fractured syntax. Poor
punctuation and spelling. Errors
impede reading.
Note:
Mark for P + Mark for UE
Mark for style and presentation L = -----------------------------------
(Language) 2
Example: L = 3 + 4 = 7/2 = 3 ½ = 4

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SECTION D
32 (a) his (quiet) eyes
(b) by listening to the advice
(c) “Be sure that nice really means nice”
(d) Action: Report to the school counsellor
Reason: The school counsellor is qualified to handle the issue
(Accept any logical answer)
Guidelines for marking question 33
Response - 10 marks ( Refer to the band descriptors for response)
Language - 5 marks ( Refer to the band descriptors for language)
RESPONSE (10 marks)
Score Band Descriptors
9-10 Response is relevant to the task specified. The most important
message is well-supported with evidence from the text. Main and
supporting ideas are relevant to the task specified. Ideas presented
clearly, well-organised and easily understood.
7-8 Response is relevant to the task specified. The most important
message is usually supported with evidence from the text. Main and
supporting ideas are mostly relevant to the task specified. Ideas
presented fairly clear, and easily understood.
5-6 Response is likely to be intermittently relevant to the task specified.
The most important message is supported with some evidence from
the text. Writing contains some ideas that are relevant to the task
specified. Ideas presented generally clear and can be understood.
3-4 Response may be barely relevant to the task specified. The most
important message is likely to be given. If message is cited, there is
unlikely to be textual support. Writing barely contains ideas that may
be relevant to the task specified. Ideas presented may be difficult to
understand.
0-2 Has barely any understanding of the requirements of the task. Writes
in a disorganized way. No coherence. Has no understanding of the
task. Response provided in language other than English or no
response.

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LANGUAGE (5 MARKS)
Score Band Descriptors
5 Apart from occasional slips, language is always accurate. Sentence
structure is varied. Punctuation is accurate. Spelling is secure.
4 Language is almost always accurate. Unnoticeable serious errors may
occur. Punctuation is accurate. Spelling is nearly always secure.
3 Language largely accurate. Simple structures tend to dominate. Noticeable
serious errors may occur when more complex structures are attempted.
Punctuation is largely accurate. Spelling is mostly secure.
2 Meaning is not in doubt. Serious errors become more frequent. Very simple
structures used but accuracy is not sustained. Simple punctuation is usually
correct. Spelling of simple words accurate. Irrelevant or distorted details
destroy the sequence.
1 Heavy frequency of serious errors impedes reading. Fractured syntax is
rampant. Punctuation falters. Spelling mostly inaccurate.