Bahasa Inggeris questions, unit 10

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Writing short messages: emails, notes and letters

45 marks.

Section A: objective questions

7 marks

Choose the best answer, A, B or C, for each question.

Question 1

Read the task. Write an email inviting a relative to a family party. You should: say what the invitation is for; say when the party is; say who is coming.
How many content points must you include?

Two
Three
Four

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Each bullet in the task box is one content point: the reason, the time and the guests make three. A friendly greeting and a closing are good style, but they are not content points.

For the teacher: Understanding, low difficulty, standard Unit 1 Exam Close-up: including all the information

Textbook p. 15

Question 2

When you reply to a letter, what is the most important thing to do?

Copy large parts of the letter so you do not miss anything.
Write only about your own news.
React to what the writer said, in a similar order.

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The Learning box on p.66 tells you to react to what the writer said and to organise your reply by answering the comments in a similar order. A is wrong because the examiner wants your own words (p.67 asks if Kirk copies large parts). B ignores the writer's questions.

For the teacher: Understanding, low difficulty, standard Unit 5 Learning: replying to a letter

Textbook p. 66

Question 3

Choose the best word. We're going to the beach tomorrow, ______ the forecast says it will be sunny.

such as
as well as
since

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Since, as and because give a reason (p.104). Such as introduces examples and as well as adds a similar idea; neither gives a reason here.

For the teacher: Applying, low difficulty, standard Unit 8 Learning: linking words and phrases

Textbook p. 104

Question 4

Your friend invites you to a party but you cannot come. Which reply is best?

Unfortunately, I am unable to attend due to a prior commitment.
sori cant come lol, got test
I'm really sorry, but I can't make it. I have a test on Monday.

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C is friendly, uses contractions, and gives a reason (p.67). A is too formal for a friend. B uses texting language, which the Writing Reference tells you to avoid (p.176).

For the teacher: Applying, low difficulty, standard Unit 5 Exam Close-up: using informal language

Textbook p. 67

Question 5

Hi Ed!
We're having a great time in Langkawi. The beach is beautiful. We've been to the Sky Bridge and seen a lot of eagles. Tomorrow we're going to take a boat to an island. How is your holiday going?
See you soon!
Hana

Which part of Hana's plan is the sentence "Tomorrow we're going to take a boat to an island."?

What she has done so far
Her plans for the future
A question to the reader

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Paragraph 2 of the postcard plan is about future plans (p.178). We've been to ... is what she has done; How is your holiday going? is the question.

For the teacher: Analysing, low difficulty, standard Writing Reference: postcard plan

Textbook p. 178

Question 6

Zara wrote: "Our family is moving to Johor next month. I'm sad because I will leave my school. Can you visit us in the holidays? Which week is best for you?"
Here is Hana's reply.

Hi Zara,
What a surprise! Johor is a great place and you will find new friends quickly. Don't be sad. Why don't you join a club at your new school? I'd love to visit you in the holidays.
Bye for now,
Hana

What has Hana not done?

She has not answered the question about the best week.
She has not reacted to the news.
She has not accepted the invitation.

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Hana reacts to the news (What a surprise!), comforts Zara and accepts the invitation (I'd love to visit you), but she never says which week is best. Underline every question mark in the letter so you do not miss one (p.66).

For the teacher: Analysing, high difficulty, standard Unit 5: replying to a letter, covering every point

Textbook p. 66

Question 7

A postcard task asks for 35 to 45 words and three points: say where you are, say what you have done, ask Ed about his holiday. Amira writes 62 words. She wants to cut some words. What is the best advice?

Cut extra details and keep all three required points.
Cross out the question to Ed, because questions are not important.
Leave it as it is, because more words always give more marks.

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The Exam Close-up on p.105 says to read the number of words first and, if you write too many, not to cross out the information the question asked you to include. So she should remove extra description and keep the three points. C is wrong: a message much longer than the limit does not earn more marks.

For the teacher: Evaluating, high difficulty, standard Unit 8 Exam Close-up: writing the correct amount

Textbook p. 105

Section B: short tasks

18 marks

Answer all the questions. The marks are shown for each part.

Question 8

Rewrite each underlined phrase with the correct abbreviation from the Learning box.

[1 mark] (a)Mister Tan teaches our class.

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Mr (accept Mr.)1

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[1 mark] (b)It is my sister's sixteenth birthday.

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16th

16th1

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[1 mark] (c)We sell fruit, for example mangoes and papayas.

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e.g.

e.g.1

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For the teacher: Remembering, low difficulty, standard Unit 1 Learning: using abbreviations

Textbook p. 14

Question 9

Which part of an email is each sentence from? Choose the best answer.

[1 mark] (a)"Hi Uncle Sam,"

AGreetingBParagraph 1CMore informationDSigning off

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Greeting

A greeting uses Hi ..., or Dear ...,.

[1 mark] (b)"Thank you for your email. I'm writing to ask for some advice."

AGreetingBParagraph 1CMore informationDSigning off

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Paragraph 1

Paragraph 1 thanks the reader and says why you are writing.

[1 mark] (c)"Also, my cousin is coming, and she is bringing her dog."

AGreetingBParagraph 1CMore informationDSigning off

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More information

Also and In addition add more information.

[1 mark] (d)"Keep in touch! Love, Rashida"

AGreetingBParagraph 1CMore informationDSigning off

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Signing off

Keep in touch. / Love, ... are ways to sign off.

For the teacher: Understanding, low difficulty, standard Writing Reference: plan of an email

Textbook p. 176

Question 10

Your friend Nisha has moved to a new town. She wrote to you. Write a short reply (one sentence, with a reason) to each question, using the note in brackets.

1. Can you help us pack on Saturday? (you cannot: swimming class)
2. Would you rather visit in May or in June? (June: exams in May)
3. Have you any idea how I can make new friends? (suggest a club)

[1 mark] (a)Reply to question 1

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Says no politely AND gives the reason, with correct grammar (e.g. I'm sorry, I can't help you pack on Saturday because I have a swimming class.)1

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[1 mark] (b)Reply to question 2

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Chooses June AND gives the reason (e.g. I'd rather visit in June, because I have exams in May.)1

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[1 mark] (c)Reply to question 3

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A suggestion with a suitable structure (e.g. Why don't you join a club at school? / How about joining the football club? / If I were you, I'd join a club.)1

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For the teacher: Applying, low difficulty, standard Unit 5: responding to a letter

Textbook p. 66

Question 11

Read Luke's postcard. Is each statement true or false?

Hi Jo!
We're having a lovely time. The food is delicious. We've had grilled fish, as well as tasty starters like Greek salad and calamari.
We're going water-skiing tomorrow afternoon.
When are you going on holiday? Send me a postcard!
Bye!
Luke

[1 mark] (a)Luke tells Jo what he is going to do tomorrow.

ATrueBFalse

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True

He is going water-skiing tomorrow afternoon.

[1 mark] (b)Luke asks Jo a question.

ATrueBFalse

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True

When are you going on holiday?

[1 mark] (c)Luke uses the linking phrase as well as.

ATrueBFalse

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True

grilled fish, as well as tasty starters

For the teacher: Analysing, low difficulty, standard Unit 8: postcard checklist

Textbook p. 105

Question 12

Sam wrote this part of an email to his friend. Each underlined part has a mistake. Write the correct form.

Hi Ben,
Thanks for your email. (a) I am agree with you about the film. We (b) have been to the cinema last Saturday and it was great. Let's (c) discuss about the plan for next week.

[1 mark] (a)(a)

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agree

agree (I agree)1

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[1 mark] (b)(b)

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went

went (past simple with a finished time: last Saturday)1

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[1 mark] (c)(c)

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discuss

discuss (no 'about': discuss the plan) (accept: talk about)1

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For the teacher: Evaluating, high difficulty, standard Writing Reference: email checklist

Textbook p. 176

Question 13

You are on holiday in Kuching and writing a postcard to your friend Ed in England. Write one question to ask Ed about his holiday and a friendly closing with your name.

[2 marks]

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A correct question about Ed's holiday (e.g. How is your holiday going? / Where are you going this summer?) [1 mark]1
An informal closing and a name on its own line (e.g. See you soon! / Miss you! / Your name) [1 mark]1

Tick each point you got.

For the teacher: Creating, low difficulty, standard Unit 8 Exam Task: postcard question and closing

Textbook p. 105

Section C: writing (Paper 2 Part 1 style)

20 marks

You should spend about 20 minutes on this part. Write your answer, then mark it with the scheme: the points follow the four areas of the rating scale (5 marks each).

Question 14

Read the email from your friend, Aiman.

Hi,
My school is going to hold a Science Fair next month. I'm in charge of choosing the best project for my class! Should I make a model volcano, a solar-powered car or maybe something else? Which one will win a prize? And who can I ask for help?
Write soon!
Aiman

In about 80 words, write an email to Aiman giving him some advice.
To: aiman@email.com

[20 marks] Your email

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Model answer (87 words): Hi Aiman, Thanks for your email. A Science Fair sounds exciting! I think you should build the solar-powered car, because the judges like projects that use clean energy. Besides, a car that moves is more interesting than a volcano, and many students will choose the volcano. For help, you could ask your Science teacher, Cikgu Salmah, since she knows a lot about electricity. Your older cousin may also help you with the wires. Why don't you start this weekend? Tell me how it goes! Best wishes, Hana

Content: chooses one project clearly (volcano, solar car or another idea)1
Content: gives at least one reason why it will win a prize1
Content: says who can help (a teacher, a relative, a friend or a club)1
Content: everything is relevant to the Science Fair (nothing off-topic)1
Content: the reader is fully informed: each point has a detail or second reason1
Communicative achievement: greeting with Aiman's name (Hi Aiman,)1
Communicative achievement: a friendly opening that links to his email (Thanks for your email. A Science Fair sounds exciting!)1
Communicative achievement: a closing sentence (Tell me how it goes!)1
Communicative achievement: a sign-off and your name on their own lines1
Communicative achievement: informal, friendly tone all through; contractions; no texting language1
Organisation: at least three paragraphs (opening, body, closing)1
Organisation: joins ideas with basic connectors (and, but, because, so)1
Organisation: uses a wider range (besides, since, also, however, as well as)1
Organisation: uses pronouns to point back (it, they, this, she)1
Organisation: ideas in a sensible order (choice, reason, help); about 80 words (70 to 100)1
Language: verbs after should / could / can are in the base form (should build, could ask)1
Language: he / she / it + verb-s; correct tenses1
Language: suggestions are correct (I think you should ...; Why don't you + verb ...?; no 'suggest you to')1
Language: capital letters, full stops and question marks are correct (names, places, I)1
Language: common words are spelt correctly (because, choose, teacher, electricity)1

Count Aiman's questions first: which project, which one will win (that is the reason), and who can help. Plan one paragraph for the choice and reasons and one for the help. Then add a greeting, a friendly opening, a closing and your name, and check your verbs and capital letters. Read the task again at the end (Exam Close-up, p.15).

Tick each point you got.

For the teacher: Creating, medium difficulty, standard Paper 2 Part 1: short communicative message (email)

Textbook p. 15

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