Bamboo is used to construct homes, bridges, and other buildings due to its strength and flexibility. After three years, bamboo stems, or culms, are very strong enough to support various structures. Engineers have also developed new techniques to join bamboo culms to create extraordinary buildings, such as a 10-meter bridge that can support a 16-tonne truck. Bamboo is also used for other purposes - the young shoots and leaves can be eaten by humans and animals, while roots and culms extracts have medicinal properties. Bamboo is also versatile and used to make paper, brushes, fishing equipment, floors, screens, and furniture. Its rapid growth also means it can absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide and is

1. 2
SULIT 1119/1
1119/1 SULIT
Section A : Directed Writing
[ 35 marks ]
[Time suggested : 45 minutes ]
Many of your friends are worried about being called for the National Service
Training Programme (PLKN) after their SPM examination. As the editor of your
school magazine, you have been asked to write an article about the benefits of
the programme.
Write your article based on the information below.
When writing the article, you should remember:
- to give a suitable title
- to use all the information given
- to elaborate on all the benefits given
- that the readers are students of your school
National Service Training Programme (PLKN)
Duration : 3 months
Venue : selected training camps all over Malaysia
Benefits - make new friends
- foster unity and a sense of patriotism
- learn to be independent
- gain self-confidence
- become healthy and fit
- participate in community service
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

2. 3
SULIT 1119/1
1119/1 SULIT
Section B: Continuous Writing
[ 50 marks ]
[ Time suggested : One hour ]
Write a composition of about 350 words on one of the following topics.
1 Write about how you would want your life to be 20 years from now.
2 Girls are smarter than boys. Do you agree?
3 Write a story beginning with: “I packed my bags….”
4 A perfect holiday
5 Responsibilities
KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

3. 2
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
Section A
[ 15 marks ]
1 Based on the information above, depression can lead to the following except
A emotional problems
B learning difficulties
C physical disabilities
D financial burden
Question 2 is based on the cartoon strip below.
(Adapted from NST, March 2010)
2 From the cartoon strip above, we can conclude that Wii Yoga enthusiasts
A may need emergency help
B often invite paramedics to watch them
C are encouraged to dial 911 before they begin
DEPRESSION
If left undiagnosed and untreated can result in:
 poor cognitive development in children of
mentally-ill parents
 a decrease in the quality of life for the care-givers
 direct or indirect financial costs
 a higher suicide rate
 the sufferer becoming an emotional burden
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

4. 3
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
3 Based on the heading of the article above, students who failed to do well in
SPM …
A will never succeed in life
B may still have hope for a bright future
C should blame themselves for their failure
D must appreciate their parents’ sacrifices
Study the graph below and answer the question that follows.
REASONS FOR CHILD ABUSE IN 2009
4 The abuse of children in 2009 was mainly because
A their parents had acted under the influence of alcohol
B the mass media has negative influence on people
C of family problems and arguments
D they were born out of wedlock
It’s not the end of the world if they don’t do well
Every year, there will be reactions from students and parents when the Sijil
Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results are announced. Those whose children
pass with flying colours will be delighted…
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

5. 4
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
Read the extract below and answer the question that follows.
5 From the extract above, the word moved can be replaced with
A excited
B touched
C motivated
D stimulated
Questions 6 is based on the letter below.
(Adapted from The Star, March 2010)
6 What does Concerned Citizen propose to discourage people from smoking?
A Impose fines on smokers for polluting the environment
B Smokers pay higher taxes than non-smokers
C The price of cigarettes be hiked till it hurts
D Better enforcement of non-smoking laws
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP
Thirteen boy scouts spent a day at Jaya Park picking up strewn
litter. Nearby residents who were moved by the effort came out
from the comforts of their homes to lend a hand.
Each time the price of cigarettes is increased, most people will pay the extra 20
or 30 sen. Such small price increases won’t discourage people from giving up the habit.
It is time to lay it on the line. Those who smoke should pay dearly for polluting
our air space. Thus, increasing the tax so much that the price of a pack of 20 cigarette
sticks comes to RM20 and banning the sale of packs of 14 sticks might just do the trick.
When the pockets of those who smoke are hurt, they may consider quitting.
Enforcement of non-smoking laws is a joke as enforcement officers are never there
when needed.
Concerned Citizen
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

6. 5
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
7 The instruction above can be found on a bottle of medication. It tells us that the
medication
A has side-effects
B is dangerous to children
C will last longer if placed in the sun
D needs to be stored away from heat
8 The advertisement above is promoting
A a book on creativity and innovation
B Indera Sakti University Press
C a famous Malaysian thinker
D MPH bookstores
.
IGNITE YOUR PASSION FOR
INNOVATION
Creativity and innovation are twin propellers
of change. Learn more about them from
Malaysia’s foremost thinker who lives,
breathes creativity and innovation. His life is
a living testimony of how a person can
achieve success by harnessing the power of
these two important building blocks. Books
are available in BM and English at all MPH
bookstores nationwide.
Indera Sakti University Press GET YOUR
COPY
NOW !
DO NOT EXPOSE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

7. 6
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage.
The way people watch TV series and movies today is changing. Anyone __9__
has an Internet connection, a computer and a sizable hard disk, can have all the latest
episodes of their favourite shows in their computer. This is because downloading is
now __10__, especially among students. They can do this if they have the will to ignore
the intellectual property laws.
Movies are often leaked online after a film has __11__ its debut at festivals or
closed screenings. “X-men Origins: Wolverine” for instance, was leaked online before
__12__ movie was completed. By the time it was released in the cinemas, there
__13__ already an estimated 4.5 million downloads of the leaked version.
__14__ downloading illegally, people can download or “rent” all major movies, TV
series or music albums in iTunes. The only difference __15__ this file-sharing is that
they will have to pay for it. However, it is definitely worth the money compared to illegal
downloads.
(Adapted from The Star, February 2010)
9
10
11
12
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
who
that
which
whose
usual
famous
popular
common
make
made
makes
making
a
an
the
13
14
15
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
is
are
was
were
Apart
Besides
Although
Moreover
in
on
at
with
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

8. 7
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
Section B
[ 10 marks ]
Questions 16 - 25
Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.
ZURIA PERHENTIAN DIVE RESORT
Located in the South China Sea, 25 km from the coast of Kuala Besut,
Terengganu, the Perhentian Islands consist of Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau
Perhentian Kecil. The two islands are rated as some of the most beautiful islands
in the world. Famous for their white sandy beaches, picturesque scenery, crystal
clear turquoise-blue sea, virgin forests and many splendid diving spots, the
islands are indeed a haven for tourists and divers alike.
Zuria Perhentian Dive Resort not only features a new name but has undergone
extensive renovations to offer our guests the comfort and facilities of an idyllic
island retreat. Set up in March 2002, Zuria Perhentian Dive Resort is the ideal
spot for sun, sand and sea lovers.
Built along the beach and into the rocky promontory of Pulau Perhentian Kecil,
the resort retains the beautiful natural surroundings, a setting for a perfect
holiday. Its 50 semi-detached wooden chalets are comfortably decorated and
equipped with modern amenities. Each chalet comes with its own balcony,
affording sweeping vistas of the sea.
Zuria Perhentian Dive Resort promises you an exhilarating experience and
breathtaking views of the sunset.
Adapted from Traverama, March 2005
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

9. 8
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
Questions 16 - 20
Using the information from the brochure, write short answers in the spaces provided.
Name of place 16 ……………………………………………………………..
State 17………………………………………………………………
Established in 18……………………………………………………………..
Accommodation 19…………………………………………………………….
Popular for 20 (a) crystal-clear turquoise-blue sea
(b)…………………………………………………………
Questions 21 – 25
Complete the sentences below based on the information given.
21 The Perhentian Islands comprise………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………... [1 mark]
22 The islands are a paradise for…………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………….. [1 mark]
23 Major renovations were carried out at the resort so that …………………………..
…..………………………………………………………………………………… [1 mark]
24 The resort is built into……………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………….. [1 mark]
25 From the chalets, one can see ………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………………….. [1 mark]
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

10. 9
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
Section C
[ 25 marks ]
Questions 26 – 31 are based on the following passage.
1
2
3
4
Never underestimate bamboo. It feeds humans and provides
shelter for millions of people worldwide. Some freak plants have soared
to 55 metres, with stems up to 30 centimetres across. Although the
bamboo can grow taller than many trees, it is actually a variety of grass.
Bamboo is a native to every continent except Europe and Antartica.
China, India and Myanmar have 19.8 million hectares of bamboo
reserves, which make up 80 per cent of the world’s bamboo forest. The
other countries producing bamboo are Bangladesh, Brazil, Costa Rica,
Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand.
After three years, bamboo stems or culms are very strong. They
are strong enough to build homes, pavilions and bridges. A bamboo
bridge across the Mekong River near Kompong Cham, Cambodia is
strong enough for pedestrian and motorbike traffic. Using new
techniques for joining bamboo culms, extraordinary buildings are
constructed. An engineer from Hunan University China, has built a 10-
metre bridge with the beams made from bamboo composite. The bridge
can even support a 16-tonne truck. A renowned architect Simon Velez
claims that he can build “anything in bamboo faster and just as cheaply
as if it was built with steel”. Technically, bamboo is more stable than
oak or cherry wood. Woods expand and contract in the heat and
humidity but bamboo barely moves.
Since earliest times, humans have found the extraordinary
properties of bamboo irresistible. Even today bamboo is used for
various reasons. The young shoots can be cooked and eaten. In
Taiwan, 2.3 million people consume 80,000 tonnes of edible shoots
annually. The leaves are also good for animal fodder. Apart from that,
a fully grown male panda consumes up to 38 kilogrammes of Fargesia
bamboo a day. This makes up 99 percent of its diet. Silica or better
known as tabasheer is extracted from the culms and can be used as
medicine to cure ailments including cough, asthma and poisoning. In
China, the roots of black bamboo are used to treat kidney problems.
As bamboo is versatile by nature, the fibres can be turned into
paper. Bamboo brushes were used for the earliest writing. Fishermen
have always used bamboo for spears, rods, nets and rafts. Bamboo
floors, screens and furniture grace millions of homes worldwide.
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

11. 10
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
5
6
7
Flexibility is another prized characteristic of bamboo. In Limon,
Costa Rica, only bamboo houses remained standing after a violent
earthquake in 1992. Bamboo buildings flex like a big basket so they
stay up, whereas more rigid steel and concrete structures collapse. So
in many Asian countries, even if buildings are not made from bamboo, it
is used as scaffolding to support construction.
Researches on bamboo are conducted and scientists have come
up with new discoveries. Mitsubishi Motors is extracting resin from
bamboo to replace plastics for car interiors. In Kenya, bioscientists are
investigating how bamboo plants can remove harmful contaminants
from soil so that it can be safely reused for crops.
Bamboo has long been said to be one of the solutions to many
environmental problems. Its rapid growth means it can absorb large
quantities of carbon dioxide. It is sustainable, fixes soil to prevent
erosion, can be used as natural fertilizer, and provides habitats for
many animals.
(Adapted from Discovery Channel Magazine, Jan. 2009)
40
45
50
26 From paragraph 1,
(a) why should bamboo not be underestimated?
…………………………………………………………………………….. [1 mark]
From paragraph 2,
(b) give two reasons why bamboo is more suitable for the construction of
buildings and other infrastructure?
(i) .………………………………………………………………………… [1 mark]
(ii) ………………………………………………………………………… [1 mark]
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

12. 11
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
27
28
29
30
From paragraph 3, name two parts of the bamboo that can be used to treat
diseases.
(i) ………………………………………………………………………...... [1 mark]
(ii) ………………………………………………………………………….. [1 mark]
From paragraph 4,
(a) how is bamboo used for homes?
…………………………………………………………………………..... [1 mark]
From paragraph 5,
(b) what quality of the bamboo prevented the houses
from being destroyed in the earthquake?
…………………………………………………………………………..... [1 mark]
From paragraph 6,
‘…bamboo plants can remove harmful contaminants from soil so that it can
be safely reused for crops’.
What does it refer to?
……………………………………………………………………………… [1 mark]
Do you agree that one of the ways to conserve the environment is to plant
bamboo? Using your own words, give a reason to support your answer.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………. [2 marks]
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

13. 12
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
31 Based on the passage given, write a summary on :
● the uses of bamboo
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 12 to 48
● not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below
Begin your summary as follows:
Bamboo is so strong that it is used to construct …
[15 marks]
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

14. 13
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
ANSWER SHEET FOR QUESTION 31
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

15. 14
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
Section D
[ 25 marks ]
32 Read the following poem, Sonnet 18 and answer the questions that follow.
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate.
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer’s lease hath all too short a date: 4
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimm’d;
And every fair from fair sometimes declines,
By chance, or nature’s changing course, untrimm’d; 8
But thy eternal summer shall not fade
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st;
Nor shall Death brag thou wand’rest in his shade,
When in eternal lines to time thou grow’st. 12
So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee. 14
William Shakespeare
(a) Which line in the poem states that the poet’s beloved will not lose her beauty?
................................................................................................................. [1 mark ]
(b) Based on the poem, give two reasons why summer is not as beautiful as the
poet’s beloved.
(i) .................................................................................................................. [1 mark ]
(ii) .................................................................................................................. [1 mark ]
(c) What did the poet do to ensure that his beloved will not lose her beauty?
..................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................ [2 marks ]
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

16. 15
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
33 Read the extract from the short story Looking for a Rain God below and answer
the questions that follow.
(a) What did Mokgobja recall?
.................................................................................................................. [1 mark ]
(b) What did Mokgobja have to do to appease the rain god?
................................................................................................................. [1 mark ]
(c) Why was the rain important for the people in Mokgobja’s village?
................................................................................................................. [1 mark ]
(d) If you were Mokgobja, what would you have done? Explain why.
………………………………………………………………………………….
................................................................................................................. [2 marks ]
Finally, an ancient memory stirred in the old man, Mokgobja. When he
was very young and the customs of the ancestors still ruled the land, he
had been witness to a rain-making ceremony. And he came alive a little
struggling to recall the details which had been buried by years and
years of prayer in a Christian church. As soon as the mists cleared a
little, he began consulting in whispers with his youngest son, Ramadi.
There was, he said, a certain rain god who accepted only the sacrifice
of the bodies of children.
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

17. 16
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
34 The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English
Language.
Jungle of Hope - Keris Mas
The Pearl - John Steinbeck
The Return - K. S. Maniam
Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.
“People learn lessons about life from reading novels”.
With close reference to the text, write about one important moral lesson that you
learned from the novel that you have studied.
[15 marks]
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

18. 17
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
ANSWER SHEET FOR QUESTION 34
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/

19. 18
SULIT 1119/2
1119/2 SULIT
FOR SECTION A
Blacken only one space for each question. If you wish to change your answer, erase
the blackened mark that you have made. Then blacken the space for the new answer.
EXAMPLE: A B C D
1 A B C D 9 A B C D
2 A B C 10 A B C D
3 A B C D 11 A B C D
4 A B C D 12 A B C
5 A B C D 13 A B C D
6 A B C D 14 A B C D
7 A B C D 15 A B C D
8 A B C D
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://exammy.com/