SPM 1119 / 2

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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SPM 1119/2 – PAPER 2
33 questions.
Answer ALL questions in
sections
A, B, C and D.
Within 2 hours 15 minutes.
Total marks for Paper 2 – 70
marks
 SECTION A
TIPS 1QU
5 OB JECT IV E
ES T ION S .
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8 QUESTIONS
S H O RT T E X T A N D G R A P H I C
M AT E R I A L S

7 QUESTIONS
R AT I O N A L C LO Z E
SECTION A (Q.1-
TIPS
8)
– G R A P H I C A N D T E X T M AT E R I A L S .

1. R E A D T H E I N F O R M AT I O N G I V E N
T H O R O U G H LY.

2. R E A D T H E Q U E S T I O N C A R E F U L LY.

3. G O T H R O U G H A L L T H E O P T I O N S
AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER
– U S E E L I M I N AT I O N M E T H O D .
SECTION A (Q. 9-15)
TIPS
– R AT I O N A L C L O Z E .

1. R E A D T H E PA S S A G E G I V E N
T H O R O U G H LY.

2. R E A D T H E Q U E S T I O N S C A R E F U L LY.

3. PAY AT T E N T I O N T O T H E PA R T S - O F -
SPEECH FOR THE WORDS IN THE
BLANK.

4. G O T H R O U G H A L L T H E O P T I O N S A N D
CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER – USE
E L I M I N AT I O N M E T H O D .
SECTION A- SPM
2017

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SECTION A-
TEXT

ANSWER: A
 SECTION A-
TEXT

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SECTION A-
TEXT

ANSWER: C
SECTION A-RATIONAL
CLOZE
 SECTION A-RATIONAL
CLOZE

ANSWERS:
9. CHOOSE THE CORRECT
ADVERBS
10. CHOOSE THE CORRECT NOUN
11. CHOOSE THE CORRECT VERB
( PA RT I C I P L E )
12. CHOOSE THE CORRECT
PREPOSITION
 SECTION B
I N F O R M AT I O N T R A N S F E R
(10 MARKS)
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1. R E A D T H E T E X T / S T U DY
T H E S T I M U LU S G I V E N .

2. U N D E R S TA N D T H E T E X T
 SECTION B
1. Remember not to change any
letters or words from the text
given.
2. Lift only the details/information
required, do not include irrelevant
sections of the stimulus.
3. Always be ready for instructions
such as… “Use no more than two
words/three words as the answer.”
 SECTION B

(the) insole
(the) upper
(the) midsole

(the) toebox

(the) toe box

(the) outsole
SECTION C
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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
(10 MARKS)
+
S U M M A RY W R I T I N G
(15 MARKS )
SECTION C (SPM 2017)
RE AD I N G CO MP RE HEN S I O N
Q UE S T I O N 2 6 – 3 0

- QUESTIONS BASED ON
AN ARTICLE ABOUT HOW
MARIA AND JEFFREY
GAVE UP WATCHING
TELEVISION.
GUIDELINE
S
to follow
1. Read the passage once t
what it is about.

2. Do not worry if you do no

understand some words.
Just get the general idea
ead the questions carefu

dentify the key words in

uestion
 KEYWORDS
What Anything
Where Place
When Time
Why Reason
Who People
Which Choose one
How Ways, steps, activities,
events
5. Look for the answer in the
paragraph stated and NOT
anywhere else.

6. Look for the same key words

that can help you find the answer.

7. You can copy from the passage,

but do not copy irrelevant
sentences.
 ………..”
for your answer.

9. If the question asks for

one
word answer, give ONLY
ONE WORD.

10.If the question requires a

phrase,
then the answer is 2 or
From paragraph 3,
Which one word means “an
encouragement
to start something new”?
adjustment
achievement
springboard
perspective

Answer: Springboard
 REMEMBER
1. Answer only what the
questions asks you.
2. Do not give more
information than is
required.
3. Sometimes, students copy
chunks from a passage.
4. No marks will be given even
though the correct sentence
is in your answer –
5. Do not give two or more
answers to a question.
6. Some students write down
all the possible answers to a
question, just to be on the
safe side.
7. No marks will be awarded
even though one of the
NO. 31
SUMMARY
WRITING
1. SUMMARY WRITING TIPS
2. THE ART OF
SUMMARIZING
SUMMARY WRITING
TIPS
1.Read and understand the passage.
2.Read and understand the question.
Make sure you know what to
summarise. Draw a box containing
the lines given.
3.Underline the main points.
4.Leave out unnecessary
information, examples, repetitions.
5.Substitute words and phrases. Use
one word for many.
 USE ONE WORD FOR MANY.
1. Carnation, Hibiscus, Orchid, Ixora
2. Table, Chair, Cupboard, Bed
3. Coffee, Tea, Milo, Horlicks
4. Car, Lorry, Bus, Truck
5. Grape, Banana, Orange, Durian
 USE ONE WORD FOR MANY.
Ramli loves eating papaya, durians
and papaya.
Ramli loves eating fruits.
 LEAVE OUT UNNECESSARY INFORMATION
AND EXAMPLES.
The handmade brown leather jacket was finally
completed.
The jacket was completed.

The teacher, who taught the students Mathematics,

finally managed to motivate the students who failed.
The Mathematics teacher managed to motivate the
failed students.
 LEAVE OUT UNNECESSARY INFORMATION
AND EXAMPLES.
Harun uses many tools to carve his wood sculpture
such as the knife, grinder, drills and brushes.
Harun uses many tools to carve his wood
sculpture.
SUMMARY WRITING
TIPS
5.Paraphrase
(Use of own words as much as
possible, without changing the
original meaning).
 SUMMARY WRITING
TIPS
7. Combine simple sentences
(content points) into compound or
complex sentences whenever you
can and write out the summary in
one paragraph.

8. Use linking words to ensure a

smooth flow of your ideas. (E.g.
Furthermore, moreover, besides,
then, etc).
 SUMMARY WRITING
TIPS
9. Check your spelling,
grammar, punctuation and
count the number of words.

10. Write in not more than 130

words starting with the 10
words given.
2. THE ART OF SUMMARIZING

I. PARAPHRASE WITH EASY STEPS.

II. COMBINE CONTENT POINTS.
 I. PARAPHRASE WITH
EASY STEPS
A. Change Active/Passive Voice
Active:
She writes all the letters.

Passive: (+Participle)
All the letters are written by her.
 I. PARAPHRASE WITH
EASY STEPS
A. Change Active/Passive Voice:
Active:
They invested their income in the stock market.

Passive:
Their income was invested (by them)
in the stock market.
 I. PARAPHRASE WITH EASY STEPS

B. Switch position of the clauses in a complex sentence.

I. He did not finish his lunch because he was already full.
II. Because he was already full, he did not finish his lunch.

Notes:
Independent clause, Dependent clause
 I. PARAPHRASE WITH EASY STEPS

B. Switch position of the clauses in a complex sentence.

I. They went on long bicycle rides because
they had the time.

II. Because they had the time, they went on

long bicycle rides.

(If the conjunction is in front, write a comma!)

Notes: Independent clause, Dependent clause
II. COMBINE CONTENT POINTS
II. COMBINE CONTENT POINTS

FANBOYS –
FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR,
YET, SO
(compund sentence)

WABBITS –
WHEN, AFTER, BEFORE,
BECAUSE, IF, THOUGH,
SINCE
 II. COMBINE CONTENT POINT

Summary Text:
They tidied their overgrown garden(C1)
The started doing other projects. (C2)

Original Complex Sentence (OCX):

After they tidied their overgrown garden,
they started doing other projects.
III. COMBINE CONTENT POINTS

Summary Text:
Jeffrey opted for other news sources (C4)
He played loud rock music (C5).

Original Compound Sentence (OCP):

Jeffrey opted for other news sources and he played
loud rock music.
 II. COMBINE CONTENT POINT

Summary Text:
Jeffrey started walking more (C9)
He drove less. (C10)

Original Complex Sentence (OCX):

Jeffrey started walking more since he drove less.
HOW TO SUMMARISE – SPM
2017
HOW TO SUMMARISE
No. CONTENT POINTS IDEAS
C1 Tidying their overgrown garden Idea of tidying up garden
C2 Other projects Idea of other things to do
C3 To go on long bicycle rides Idea of going for bicycle
rides
(long – not mandatory)
C4 He (Jeffrey) opted for other news Idea of opting for other
sources news sources
C5 Jeffrey played (loud) music Idea of Jeffrey playing
music
(loud – not mandatory)
C6 Gathered friends together for Idea of having parties with
parties friends
C7 Started investing their income in Idea of investing
the stock market
C8 Paid more attention to the sounds Idea of investing
of nature
HOW TO SUMMARISE
No. CONTENT POINTS
C9 Jeffrey started walking (more)
C10 He (Jeffrey) drove less
C11 Fewer arguments about undone
chores
C12 There was more time to do them
(chores) / physical activity in and
around the house
C13 Walks around the nearby park
C14 Managed to get more sleep
IDEAS
Idea of Jeffrey going for
walks
Idea of Jeffrey driving less
Idea of less arguments
Idea of doing chores /
physical activity
Idea of going for walks /
Idea of walking the dog
Idea of getting more sleep
 SECTION C – SUMMARY
P SPM 2017 Summary
UE.C
Sample
Answer 1
After giving up watching
T the television, Maria and
Jeffrey started tidying their
1
overgrown garden (C1).
T They were proud of their 1
achievement and this
T provided them with a 1
springboard for other
 SECTION C – SUMMARY
P UE.C
….Jeffrey opted for other
T news sources (C4). He 1
T played loud rock music (C5). 1
T Then, they gathered friends 1
for parties (C6). They
T started investing their 1
income in the stock market
T (C7). As the days became 1
more relaxed, they paid
more attention to nature’s
P SECTION C – SUMMARY
UE.C
…Jeffrey started walking 1
T more (C9) and drove less
1
(C10). Besides, there were
T fewer arguments about 1
T undone chores (C11). There 1
T was more time to do them 1
(C12). They also went for
T walks around the nearby 1
park (C13). They managed
to get more sleep (C14).
 SECTION C – SUMMARY
SPM 2017 Summary Sample Answer 1

C – 10/10 (Full mark)

P – 3/5 (Intelligent and

selective lifting)
UE – 3/5 (No ability to use OCP
& OCX)
L–3+3=6/2=3

Total marks = 10 + 3 = 13/15

P SECTION C – SUMMARY UE.C
SPM 2017 Summary Sample
Answer 2
After giving up watching
T the television, Maria and 1
Jeffrey started tidying their
T overgrown garden (C1). They 1
were proud of their
achievement and this gave
P them a springboard for otherOC 1
projects (C2). Next, they
X
went on long bicycle rides
P SECTION C – SUMMARY
UE.C
….Jeffrey opted for other news
sources (C4) and he played OC 1
T loud rock music (C5). Then, P
1
they made parties with
friends (C6) and they started 1
P
investing their income in the 1
stock market (C7). They paid OC
more attention to nature’s P
P sounds as the days became 1
more relaxed (C8).
P SECTION C – SUMMARY
UE.C
...Besides, because there was
more time to do the undone
chores, there were fewer OC
P arguments about them. (C11). X
Moreover, they did physical 1
T activities in and around the
house (C12). They also went
1
T for walks around the nearby 1
park (C13) and they managed
to get more sleep (C14). 1
(130 words) OC
P
 SECTION C – SUMMARY
SPM 2017 Summary Sample Answer 1

C – 10/10 (Full mark)

P – 4/5 (Noticeable attempt to

rephrase the text language -
4Ps)
UE – 4/5
(Some ability to use OCP-3 &
OCX-1)
L–4+4=8/2=4
FORM 4 - POEMS
1. THE LIVING
PHOTOGRAPH BY
JACKIE KAY

2. THE CHARGE OF THE

LIGHT BRIGADE BY
ALFRED TENNYSON
FORM 5 - POEMS
1. A POISON TREE
BY WILLIAM BLAKE

2. WHAT HAS HAPPENED

TO LULU?
BY CHARLES CAUSLEY
FORM 4 & 5 –
POEMS
STUDY:
1. THE MEANING OF EVERY
LINE
2. PERSONA/CHARACTERS
3. THEMES
4. MORAL VALUES
 HOW TO
ANSWER
NOVEL
QUESTION?
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL
QUESTION?
Step 1: Read the question.
Step 2: Plan your answer.
Step 3: Write your answer.
Step 4: Proofread.
 HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL
QUESTION?
Paragraph 1: Intro + Thesis
Statement
Paragraph 2 – Point 1
Paragraph 3 – Point 2
Paragraph 4 – Point 3
Paragraph 5 – Conclusion
 HOW TO WRITE
POINT 1, POINT 2, POINT 3?
STAR

S – Statement (Topical Sentence)

T – Textual Evidence
A – Analysis (Reasons, opinions)
R – Relate the content to the task
given
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?

-SPM 2016
Based on the novel that
you have studied,
describe a scene that
makes you either happy
or sad. Give reasons
why the scene makes
you feel happy or sad
with close reference to
text.
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?
With close reference to text, candidates
are
expected to:
1. Identify a scene
2. Provide details of the selected scene
3. Provide reason/s and develop the
reason providing
textual evidence to support the reason
4. Relate to the task
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?
-SAMPLE 1-
(Scene)The novel that I studied was
Captain Nobody by Dean Pitchford.
The scene that makes me happy is
when Captain Nobody stopped the
robbery of a jewellery store.
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?
(Details)JJ was standing in front of
Sullivan’s Jewellery Store. JJ told him
that there were spelling errors on the
signs at the store windows. She then
asked Newt if he would talk to the
owners on her behalf. Newt then
stepped forward and told Mr. Sullivan
about the mistakes on the signs at
the store windows.
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?
(Details)There was a customer in the
shop. Newt finally realised that the
customer was a thief. The thief
quickly grabbed all the jewellery and
tried to escape. Although the thief
managed to escape, he did not get
to steal the jewellery.
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?
(Reason)This scene made me happy
because Newt did not intentionally
help the jewellery store. If not for
Newt, the store would have been
robbed.
 THE MARKS?
Response has some relevance some
textual evidence with some
development

C–5
L–4
TOTAL: 9/15
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?
-SAMPLE 2-
(Scene)The novel that I
studied was
Captain Nobody by Dean
Pitchford.
The scene that makes me
happy
can be found in chapter
15 when
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?
(Details)This nerve-wrecking scene
started when Newt noticed his friend,
JJ standing in front of Sullivan’s
Jewellery Store. JJ told him that there
were spelling errors on the signs at
the store windows. She told him that
she had tried telling the owner to
change the sign but they refused to
listen to her. She then asked Newt if
he would talk to the owners on her
behalf. Newt was reluctant at first,
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?
(Details)Newt found the owners, Mr.
and Mrs. Sullivan standing behind a
counter top and attending to only
one customer. Mr. Sullivan however
asked Newt how he could help him.
Newt stammered that he could wait
or come back later and wanted to
leave. Newt than realised for some
reason Mrs. Sullivan wanted him to
stay. Newt then stepped forward and
told Mr. Sullivan about the mistakes
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?
(Details)As Newt neared the counter
top, he noticed that all the
merchandise was laid out for the
costumer’s approval. Newt quickly
pinpointed the spelling errors. The
costumer was getting very annoyed.
Newt finally realised that he was
wedged in a middle of a robbery. In
front of him was a jewellery thief
possibly with a lethal gun. Before the
thief could make any move, Mr.
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?
(Details)The shocked thief quickly
grabbed all the jewellery and tried to
make an escape. However he ran
into Newt and they both fell to the
floor. Although the thief managed to
make a run, he did not manage to
steal the jewellery and what was
more important was that Mr. and Mrs
Sullivan was not harmed.
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?
(Reasons + Development)This scene
had undoubtedly made me happy
mainly because Newt unwittingly
helped the jewellery store. Kudos to
Captain Nobody and his kind heart,
Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan were both safe
and the jewellery store would have
been robbed if it was not for Newts’
random acts of kindness. This scene
also made me happy because Newt
had proven that he was kind, brave
and helpful. Therefore, these are the
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?
(Conclusion)From my personal point
of view, this scene has not only
made me happy but also drives me
to become a better person who
strives for the truth towards a
betterment of the society I live in.
 THE MARKS?
A consistent, relevant and
convincing response.
 Detailed and well-developed
textual evidence.

C–9
L–5
TOTAL: 14/15
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?

-SPM 2017
HOW TO ANSWER NOVEL QUESTION?
With close reference to text, candidates
are
expected to:
1. Identify a value + a character
2. Provide reasons
3. Provide textual evidence to support
each reason
4. Relate to the task
HOW TO MEMORIZE THE DETAILS?

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