How?

Minimum marks targeted for Paper 1:

A B C

34 / 40 26 / 40 16 / 40

Minimum marks targeted for Paper 2:

QUESTION

1

QUESTION 2A + 2B

QUESTION

3

TOTAL MARKS

A 8 10 + 5 10 33

B 5 10 + 3 5 23

C 3 9 + 2 3 17

Minimum marks targeted for English Paper :

PAPER

1 + 2

TOTAL MARKS

A 34 + 33 67/80 X 100 = 83.7

B 26 + 23 49/80 X 100 = 61.2

C 16 + 17 33/80 X 100 = 41.2

1. Study the picture given.2. Study the words given – Find which are nouns

and verbs.3. Think what tense to use ! ( Present, Past or

Future)4. When writing, be careful of these :

- spelling- punctuation- grammar- writing

5. Check your answers.

Example of question 1

boys walking park man sitting

tree reading newspaper scared run away

List all the nouns and verbs.

No Nouns Verbs

1

2

3

4

5

Put them into the columns.

No Nouns Verbs

1 man sitting

2 man reading

3 boys walking

4 boys looking

5 park

Example of simple sentences:

1. The man is sitting.2. The man is reading.3. The boys are walking.4. The boys are looking at the man.5. The boys are wearing T-shirts and shorts.6. There is a bench under a tree.7. The man is slinging a bag.8. The park is clean.9. The park is big.10. There is a big shady tree.

1. The fat man is sitting and reading the newspaper under a big, shady tree.

2. The boys are walking quickly and looking at the man sitting on the bench.

3. The boys are wearing T-shirts and shorts.

4. The fat man is slinging a bag over his shoulder.

5. The park is big and clean.

Example of question 1

classroom teacher chairs teaching Mathematics

pupils sitting listening blackboard in front

List down the nouns and the verbs.

Nouns Verbs

• ___________ 1 . __________

• ____________ 2. ___________

• ____________ 3. ___________

• ____________ 4. ___________

• ____________ 5. __________

Question 1

Nouns Verbs

pupils sitting / learning

teacher Standing / teaching

blackboard

classroom

chairs and desks

Sample answer for good ones

1. The teacher who is standing in front of the classroom is teaching Mathematics.

2. The pupils who are sitting quietly on the chair are learning Mathematics.

3. The teacher and the pupils are in the classroom.

4. The big blackboard is behind the teacher.

5. The chairs and desks are arranged neatly.

Read the information given carefully and try to understand.

Note carefully the differences between the three items.

When you transfer the information given, please be careful of the following:

- Spelling

- Punctuation

- Information ( complete information)

- Writing ( RM, the amount )

Tips to answer question 2 (B)

State your choiceWrite simple sentencesMake sure of your tenseDon’t make these mistakes:

- Spelling

- Punctuation

- GrammarCopy the information carefully.Write neatly and clearly

Some suggested sentences for Question 2 B*Transport/vehicles

I like it because it is the most comfortable way for travelling. It is an economical way of travelling. It is more convenient and comfortable. It is suitable for long distance journey. It is the fastest means of trasportation. I will reach the destination earlier. I like to see the beautiful scenery along the journey.

Free gift/Discount/Offer/Prizes

The offer is attractive.I can save my money.I can use the extra money to buy somethingelse.I can get a lower price.I can keep it as souvenir

Activities / Contest /Competitions

•The activities are interesting.•It can enhance my knowledge.•It teaches me to be independent.•It gives me chance to mix around.•I can get many new friends.•I can cooperate with the other members.•It has a lot of benefits.•I can learn many new things.

Pets / Animals

I like it because it is very cute and adorable.

It is easy to look after / take care.

It is easy to prepare its food.

It can keep me company.

It helps to look after the house.

It is easier to manage it as it eats ……………

Place / venue / location

It is near my house,so I can go there easily. It is more exciting to go to this place because it

has many interesting and attractive spots to visit. This place is more exciting compare to the other places. It has many historical sites to visit. It is a quiet and peaceful place. I am sure I will enjoy myself there. I have never been to this place before, so I am very eager to go.

Prices /cost / Fees / Fare

The price is lower than the others .

It the cheapest among the three items.

The price is low.

Although the price is high,I can afford it.

It is a reasonable price and I think I can afford it.

I can afford to pay for it.

Food / Drinks / MenuIt is delicious / tasty.It is my favourite food/ drinks.It is a healthy food because it contains vitamins /mineral / protein / etc.It is healthier than the other food.

•Occupations

I can earn more money.It teaches me to be more responsible and independent.I can support my family.It is my ambition.

Time taken /Duration

It takes a shorter time to reach the destination.The time given is enough for me to complete my work.It is held during the holidays,so it is not a problem for me to go there.It is held for …………. days and I have enough time to enjoy myself there.

Free offer / discount / prizes

The offer is attractive. I like it very much.I can save my money.I can use the money to buy something else.I can use the money to buy …………….I can add in my collection.I can get it at a cheaper / lower price.I can keep it as a souvenir.

Indian Style(RM 10 per person)

Malay Favourite(RM 13 per person)

Chinese Cuisine(RM 15 per person)

Plain rice on banana leaf

Spicy mutton curry.

Tadoori chicken.

Fried long beans with prawn.

Orange juice.

Fruit jelly.

( A soft toy is given for

every set of meal )

Plain white rice.

Roasted chicken with pepper sauce.

Sweet and sour fish.

Prawn tomyam.

Watermelon juice.

Fruit pudding.

(A pencil box is given for every set of meal)

Steamed rice.

Fish ball soup.

Garlic chicken.

Mixed vegetables.

Lime juice.

Fruit cake.

(a box of coloured pencils is given for every set of meal)

I would choose the Indian style meal because the combination of dishes are suitable to be eaten with plain rice. Eating rice on banana leaf is a new experience for me,so I am very excited to try.I like the Indian food very much because it is hot and spicy.The spicy mutton curry, tandoori chicken and fried long bean with prawn are mouth watering and I just cannot wait to try them. Besides the scrumptious food offered, customers will also be served with the refreshing orange juice and fruit jelly as dessert. The price RM 10.00 per person is very reasonable for such a delicious meal. The soft toy offered for every set of meal can be a good attraction especially to my younger sister who loves to play with toys very much. Based on the reasons I have given,I will not hesitate to suggest to my father to take us to the restaurant soon.I know we will have a good time there.

QUESTION 3Be careful of the following :

SPELLINGPUNCTUATIONGRAMMARWRITING

How to answer the paper ????A. Before writing :1. Read Instruction2. Study the pictures given. 3. Read the words and find the meaning. 4. Underline verbs

- Confirm Present or Past TensePresent tense (__s ,__es,__ies )Past tense ( __d, __ed)Continuous tense (__ing)

5. Do story line 7. Insert pronouns

The best way to write :

Use these ideas to make your essaymore interesting

use adjectives and adverbs

where possiblee.g. tasty food

run quickly

use similes, proverbs, idioms,

expressions

add a little ‘twist’that is, something

unexpected

Similes as beautiful as the rainbow as proud as a peacock as big as an elephant as busy as a bee/ an ant as clear as crystal as cold as ice as deep as a well as fast as lightning as green as grass as happy as a child as hungry as a wolf as loud as thunder as white as snow as slow as a tortoise/ a snail as silent as the grave as stupid as a donkey as sweet as honey/ sugar

IDIOMS

What is an idiom ???? An idiom is a phrase or sentence in which simple words are used to convey a special meaning.

Example of Idioms:

A black sheep : a- good-for-nothing person.e.g. Hilmi always causes trouble in his family. He is a black sheep in the family.

A snake in the grass : a secret enemye.g. I thought she was my friend until she betrayed me. Only than I did know that she was a snake in the grass.

Apple of the eye : someone dearly lovede.g. He is the apple of his mother’s eye.

From A to Z : from the beginning to the end.e.g. She studied the subject from A to Z.

Once in a blue moon : very rarely.e.g. I go to the cinema once in a blue moon.

Now and then : from time to timee.g. We do visit the library now and then.

With flying colours : to be very successful; to do very welle.g. She passed the examinations with flying colours. Her parents were very proud of her.

To lend a hand : to helpe.g. My car has broken down. Can you lend me a hand?

To rain cats and dogs : rain very heavilye.g. It was raining cats and dogs this morning.

To sell like hot cakes : to be sold off quicklye.g. The books sold like hot cakes because they were very popular.

To talk big : to boaste.g. Don’t talk big. I know who you are.

To look down upon : to despisee.g. It is wrong to look down upon the poor.

Example essay for question 3:

Picture 1 – night – Salim – sleeping - crash – woke up - rushed – window

Picture 2 – ran – outside – dark – accident – people –hurt – telephone

Picture 3 – ambulance – police – arrived – proud –help - victims

accident

ADVERBS- sleeping soundly- ran quickly- hurt badly- woke up quickly

SIMILES-ran as fast as a deer- proud as a peacock

NEW INFORMATION- location of Salim’s house- type of vehicles involved in accident- possible reasons for accident

ADJECTIVES- cool night- loud crash- terrible accident- young people- local people- large ambulance- injured victims

TWIST- Salim himself

meets an accident as he is running out of the house after calling foran ambulance

One cool Sunday night, Salim was sleeping soundly in his room. His house was at the junction of a busy road.

Suddenly, he heard a loud crash. He woke up and rushed quickly to his window. When he saw what had happened, his face turned pale. He looked like he had seen a ghost.

adjectivenew information

adverb

other expressions

Salim ran outside quickly. It was dark but he could see that a terrible accident had happened. Two cars had crashed head-on. Some young people in both cars were hurt badly. He suspected that both cars had been speeding.

Salim ran as fast as lightning into his house to telephone the local police and the ambulance.

adverb new information

simile

adjective

He dashed out again. Unfortunately, as he was running down the road, he tripped over a rock and fell down. Poor Salim! He hurt his leg and his right arm.

Within five minutes, a large ambulance arrived. The young people were taken to the hospital. Salim felt as proud as a peacock because he had helped the injured victims.

Other expressions adjective

twist

simile

Thank You

May Allah bless you.

Hope you will pass

with flying colours.

Good luck.