Midyear 2009 Paper 2 (bi Pmr)

SULIT

12/2

12/2 Bahasa Inggeris Kertas 2 Mei 2009 1 ½ jam

PEJABAT PELAJARAN DAERAH BATANG PADANG PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2009 TINGKATAN TIGA

BAHASA INGGERIS Kertas 2 Satu jam tiga puluh minit

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU Maklumat untuk calon 1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi tiga bahagian : Bahagian A, Bahagian B dan Bahagian C. 2. Jawab semua bahagian. 3. Anda dinasihati supaya mengambil masa 40 minit untuk menjawab soalan Bahagian A, 30 minit untuk Bahagian B dan 20 minit untuk Bahagian C. Information for candidates 1. This question paper consists of three sections: Section A, Section B and Section C. 2. Answer all sections. 3. You are advised to spend 40 minutes on Section A, 30 minutes on Section B and 20 minutes on Section C.

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 4 halaman bercetak.

SULIT 12/2 Section A: Guided Writing [30 marks] You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this question. You have just returned from a camping trip organised by the Geography Society of your school. Write a letter to your friend describing the experience to him/her. Use the map below as a guide.

Map of Pulau Lima

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Jetty

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Day 3 Camped by waterfall Swam Had a picnic

Day 1 Camped at Lima forest reserve Saw many wild animals Very cold at night

When writing your letter: •use all the points given •elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting •make sure it is not less than 120 words

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Day 2 Stayed in Kg Lima Fishing Village Rained, did not go fishing

SULIT 12/2 Section B : Summary [10 marks] Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. Many people suffer from migraine daily. Migraine headaches can cause terrible pain and prevent sufferers from going about their lives. Migraine is believed to occur when blood vessels in the brain and scalp either close down, resulting in limited blood flow, or open way up and become swollen. It is generally focused on one side of the head. The pain can bring sensitivity to light, noise or movement. There is a combination of self-care techniques and appropriate medication that can help manage this painful problem. Firstly, you may be able to relieve or control pain from a migraine by lying down in a cool, dark and quiet place. Draw the curtains or prevent any harsh light from entering your room. Switch off any loud music. Next, put an ice bag on your head and relax. You can also take some painkillers. Try to avoid food or drinks with caffeine. Caffeine could cause a rebound headache. Some light exercises and medication is known to be of some help. Finally, it is important to know what triggers the migraine in the first place. It could be the type of food you are eating or it could be caused by something more serious. Consult a doctor if the pain persists or if it occurs frequently.

Write a summary on the ways to manage a migraine. 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 the original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: Migraines could be managed through a combination of ways. Firstly…

SULIT 12/2 Section C: Novel [10 marks]

Novels 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Potato People Robinson Crusoe The Phantom of the Opera Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde The Prisoner of Zenda

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Angela Wright Daniel Defoe Gaston Leroux Robert Louis Stevenson Anthony Hope Hawkins

Based on one of the novels above, write about a character that you dislike. Give reasons for your choice and support your answer with close reference to the text. Your response should be: • in not less than 50 words • in continuous writing (not in note form)

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