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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Malay Secondary 1
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper (AI) - Version 1
Subject: Malay
Level: Secondary 1
Paper: Comprehension (Kefahaman)
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Marks: 90
Name: _________________ Class: _________ Date: _________
Instructions / Arahan
- This paper consists of THREE sections: A, B, and C.
- Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
- Write your answers clearly in Bahasa Melayu.
- For Section A, you will listen to audio recordings twice.
- Read all passages and questions carefully before answering.
Section A: Listening Comprehension / Kefahaman Mendengar
[20 marks]
Listen to the audio recordings and answer the questions that follow. Each recording will be played twice.
Questions 1-5: School Announcement
Listen to the announcement about the school's Sports Day and complete the information below.
1. Sports Day will be held on _________________ [2 marks]
2. The event will start at _________________ and end at _________________ [2 marks]
3. Students must wear _________________ and bring _________________ [2 marks]
4. The main events include: (a) _________________ (b) _________________ (c) _________________ [3 marks]
5. Parents who wish to attend must _________________ by _________________. [2 marks]
Questions 6-10: Conversation
Listen to the conversation between Siti and her mother about weekend plans.
6. Where does Siti want to go this weekend? [1 mark]
7. Why can't Siti go there on Saturday? [2 marks]
8. What does Siti's mother suggest instead? [2 marks]
9. How does Siti feel about her mother's suggestion? Give one reason for your answer. [2 marks]
10. What compromise do they reach at the end? [2 marks] _________________________________________________
Section B: Language Use / Penggunaan Bahasa
[20 marks]
Questions 11-15: Error Correction
The following sentences contain errors. Identify and correct the mistakes.
11. Budak-budak itu bermains di taman dengan riang gembira. Correction: _________________________________ [2 marks]
12. Ibu saya memasak nasi lemak untuk sarapan pagi esok hari. Correction: _________________________________ [2 marks]
13. Ahmad dan saya pergi ke perpustakaan untuk meminjams buku. Correction: _________________________________ [2 marks]
14. Cikgu memberikan nasihat yang berguna kepada kami semua murid. Correction: _________________________________ [2 marks]
15. Mereka sedang menonton filem yang sangat menarik sekali di pawagam. Correction: _________________________________ [2 marks]
Questions 16-20: Peribahasa
Complete the following peribahasa and explain their meanings in the given situations.
16. Complete: "Bagai aur dengan ________________" Meaning in friendship context: _________________________________ [2 marks]
17. Complete: "Sedikit-sedikit, lama-lama menjadi ________________" How it applies to saving money: _________________________________ [2 marks]
18. Complete: "Air dicincang tidak akan ________________" Meaning for family relationships: _________________________________ [2 marks]
19. Complete: "Seperti katak di bawah ________________" How it describes someone with limited knowledge: _________________________________ [2 marks]
20. Complete: "Berat sama dipikul, ________________ sama dijinjing" Application in teamwork: _________________________________ [2 marks]
Section C: Reading Comprehension / Kefahaman Membaca
[50 marks]
Read the following passage carefully and answer all questions.
Passage: Kepentingan Membaca
Membaca adalah satu aktiviti yang sangat penting dalam kehidupan kita. Melalui pembacaan, kita dapat memperoleh ilmu pengetahuan yang luas dan mengembangkan minda kita. Dr. Aminah, seorang pakar pendidikan dari Universiti Malaya, menyatakan bahawa tabiat membaca yang baik perlu dipupuk sejak dari kecil lagi.
"Kanak-kanak yang gemar membaca biasanya mempunyai perbendaharaan kata yang lebih luas berbanding dengan mereka yang tidak membaca," kata Dr. Aminah. Beliau juga menekankan bahawa membaca bukan sahaja membantu dalam pelajaran, tetapi juga dapat mengurangkan tekanan dan memberikan hiburan yang sihat.
Walau bagaimanapun, pada zaman teknologi ini, ramai remaja lebih gemar menghabiskan masa dengan telefon pintar dan media sosial. Kajian yang dijalankan oleh Institut Penyelidikan Pendidikan Malaysia menunjukkan bahawa hanya 30% remaja Malaysia membaca buku sekurang-kurangnya satu jam sehari. Angka ini sangat membimbangkan kerana ia menunjukkan kemerosotan minat membaca dalam kalangan generasi muda.
Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, pelbagai langkah perlu diambil. Ibu bapa perlu menjadi contoh yang baik dengan membaca di hadapan anak-anak mereka. Sekolah pula perlu menyediakan perpustakaan yang menarik dan menganjurkan program-program yang dapat meningkatkan minat membaca. Kerajaan juga perlu memainkan peranan dengan menyediakan kemudahan perpustakaan awam yang lengkap di setiap daerah.
Sebagai kesimpulan, membaca adalah kunci kepada kejayaan dalam hidup. Kita semua perlu berusaha untuk memupuk tabiat membaca yang baik, bukan sahaja untuk diri sendiri tetapi juga untuk generasi akan datang.
Questions 21-30:
21. According to the passage, why is reading important? Give two reasons. [4 marks] (a) _________________________________________________ (b) _________________________________________________
22. Who is Dr. Aminah and what is her opinion about reading habits? [3 marks] _________________________________________________
23. What does Dr. Aminah say about children who love reading? [2 marks] _________________________________________________
24. Besides helping with studies, what other benefits does reading provide? [2 marks] _________________________________________________
25. What problem is highlighted regarding teenagers today? [3 marks] _________________________________________________
26. What percentage of Malaysian teenagers read for at least one hour daily? [1 mark] _________________________________________________
27. Which organization conducted the research mentioned in the passage? [1 mark] _________________________________________________
28. Why is the research finding described as "membimbangkan" (worrying)? [3 marks] _________________________________________________
29. List three solutions suggested to overcome the reading problem: [6 marks] (a) _________________________________________________ (b) _________________________________________________ (c) _________________________________________________
30. In your own words, explain the main message of the conclusion. [3 marks] _________________________________________________
Questions 31-35: Summary Writing
31. Based on the passage, write a summary about the benefits of reading and solutions to improve reading habits among young people. Your summary should be between 80-100 words. Use your own words as far as possible. [15 marks]
Questions 36-40: Vocabulary in Context
32. What does "memperoleh" mean in paragraph 1? [2 marks] _________________________________________________
33. Find a word in paragraph 2 that means "vocabulary". [1 mark] _________________________________________________
34. What does "kemerosotan" mean in paragraph 3? [2 marks] _________________________________________________
35. Explain the meaning of "memupuk tabiat" as used in the passage. [2 marks] _________________________________________________
36. Give a synonym for "lengkap" from the passage context. [1 mark] _________________________________________________
END OF PAPER
Answers
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Malay Secondary 1 (Answer Key)
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper (AI) - Version 1 - ANSWERS
Section A: Listening Comprehension / Kefahaman Mendengar
[20 marks]
Questions 1-5: School Announcement
1. Sports Day will be held on Friday, 15th March 2024 [2 marks] Award 1 mark for correct day, 1 mark for correct date
2. The event will start at 8:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM [2 marks] Award 1 mark for each correct time
3. Students must wear sports attire/PE uniform and bring water bottle and hat [2 marks] Award 1 mark for clothing, 1 mark for items to bring
4. The main events include: [3 marks] (a) Track and field events/100m race (b) Football match (c) Tug of war Award 1 mark for each correct event
5. Parents who wish to attend must register at the school office by Wednesday, 13th March. [2 marks] Award 1 mark for registration requirement, 1 mark for deadline
Questions 6-10: Conversation
6. Where does Siti want to go this weekend? [1 mark] Shopping mall/Pavilion KL
7. Why can't Siti go there on Saturday? [2 marks] She has tuition classes in the morning and needs to help her grandmother in the afternoon Award 1 mark for tuition, 1 mark for helping grandmother
8. What does Siti's mother suggest instead? [2 marks] Go to the mall on Sunday afternoon after completing homework Award 1 mark for Sunday, 1 mark for after homework condition
9. How does Siti feel about her mother's suggestion? Give one reason for your answer. [2 marks] Happy/pleased because she can still go shopping and spend time with friends Award 1 mark for emotion, 1 mark for reason
10. What compromise do they reach at the end? [2 marks] Siti will go on Sunday but must return by 6 PM and finish all homework first Award 1 mark for time limit, 1 mark for homework condition
Section B: Language Use / Penggunaan Bahasa
[20 marks]
Questions 11-15: Error Correction
11. Budak-budak itu bermain di taman dengan riang gembira. [2 marks] Error: "bermains" should be "bermain" (no 's' suffix in Malay)
12. Ibu saya akan memasak nasi lemak untuk sarapan pagi esok. [2 marks] Error: "memasak...esok hari" - remove "hari" or change to future tense
13. Ahmad dan saya pergi ke perpustakaan untuk meminjam buku. [2 marks] Error: "meminjams" should be "meminjam" (no 's' suffix)
14. Cikgu memberikan nasihat yang berguna kepada kami murid. [2 marks] Error: "kami semua murid" is redundant - use either "kami" or "semua murid"
15. Mereka sedang menonton filem yang sangat menarik sekali di pawagam. [2 marks]
Error: "sangat...sekali" is redundant - use either "sangat" or "sekali"
Questions 16-20: Peribahasa
16. Complete: "Bagai aur dengan tebing" [2 marks] Meaning in friendship context: Close friendship that supports each other, inseparable bond
17. Complete: "Sedikit-sedikit, lama-lama menjadi bukit" [2 marks] How it applies to saving money: Small amounts saved regularly will accumulate into a large sum over time
18. Complete: "Air dicincang tidak akan putus" [2 marks] Meaning for family relationships: Family bonds cannot be broken despite conflicts or disagreements
19. Complete: "Seperti katak di bawah tempurung" [2 marks] How it describes someone with limited knowledge: Describes a person with narrow perspective or limited exposure to the world
20. Complete: "Berat sama dipikul, ringan sama dijinjing" [2 marks] Application in teamwork: Everyone should share responsibilities equally, both difficult and easy tasks
Section C: Reading Comprehension / Kefahaman Membaca
[50 marks]
Questions 21-30:
21. According to the passage, why is reading important? Give two reasons. [4 marks] (a) We can gain extensive knowledge through reading (b) Reading helps develop our minds/thinking abilities Award 2 marks for each correct reason
22. Who is Dr. Aminah and what is her opinion about reading habits? [3 marks] Dr. Aminah is an education expert from University of Malaya. She believes that good reading habits should be cultivated from young age. Award 1 mark for identity, 2 marks for opinion
23. What does Dr. Aminah say about children who love reading? [2 marks] Children who love reading usually have a wider vocabulary compared to those who don't read
24. Besides helping with studies, what other benefits does reading provide? [2 marks] Reading can reduce stress and provide healthy entertainment Award 1 mark for each benefit
25. What problem is highlighted regarding teenagers today? [3 marks] Many teenagers prefer to spend time with smartphones and social media instead of reading Award marks for mentioning preference for technology over reading
26. What percentage of Malaysian teenagers read for at least one hour daily? [1 mark] 30%
27. Which organization conducted the research mentioned in the passage? [1 mark] Institut Penyelidikan Pendidikan Malaysia/Malaysian Educational Research Institute
28. Why is the research finding described as "membimbangkan" (worrying)? [3 marks] Because it shows a decline in reading interest among young people/the younger generation
29. List three solutions suggested to overcome the reading problem: [6 marks] (a) Parents should be good examples by reading in front of their children (b) Schools should provide attractive libraries and organize programs to increase reading interest (c) Government should provide complete public library facilities in every district Award 2 marks for each correct solution
30. In your own words, explain the main message of the conclusion. [3 marks] Reading is essential for success in life, and everyone should work to develop good reading habits for themselves and future generations Award marks for understanding that reading leads to success and is important for current and future generations
Questions 31-35: Summary Writing
31. Summary (80-100 words): [15 marks]
Sample Answer: Reading provides numerous benefits including gaining knowledge, developing minds, expanding vocabulary, reducing stress, and providing entertainment. However, only 30% of Malaysian teenagers read daily, preferring smartphones and social media instead. To address this problem, parents should model good reading behavior, schools must create attractive libraries and reading programs, while the government should establish comprehensive public libraries in every district. These collaborative efforts are essential to cultivate reading habits among young people for their future success.
Marking Scheme:
- Content (key points covered): 8 marks
- Language accuracy: 4 marks
- Word count adherence: 2 marks
- Use of own words: 1 mark
Questions 32-36: Vocabulary in Context
32. What does "memperoleh" mean in paragraph 1? [2 marks] To obtain/to gain/to acquire
33. Find a word in paragraph 2 that means "vocabulary". [1 mark] perbendaharaan kata
34. What does "kemerosotan" mean in paragraph 3? [2 marks] Decline/deterioration/decrease
35. Explain the meaning of "memupuk tabiat" as used in the passage. [2 marks] To cultivate/develop/nurture habits
36. Give a synonym for "lengkap" from the passage context. [1 mark] Complete/comprehensive/full (Accept reasonable synonyms)
MARKING NOTES:
- Accept alternative correct answers that convey the same meaning
- Award partial marks for partially correct answers
- Deduct marks for grammatical errors in Malay responses
- For summary writing, ensure content accuracy and language fluency
- Listening section requires audio materials for actual implementation
Total Marks: 90