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19SOALAN ULANGKAJI SPM 2008

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UNIVERSITY Fusion of Knowledge and Ambition

Challenge yourself with MMU’s law degree, which is a study of Malaysian Civil Law

TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION

SOALAN ULANGKAJI SPM 2008ENGLISH

Paper 2Nov./Dis

2 hour 15 minutes

DO NOT OPEN UNTILL INTSRUCTED TO

1. Read instructions carefully

2. Think thoroughly before answering any of the questions. If you need to change your answer, erase the answer properly and thoroughly before remarking the question sheet.

This question paper contains 8 printed pages and 0 non printed pages

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A good 3D content designer needs a degree in Creative Multimedia field

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Which of the following statements explains the sign?A. Fishing is allowedB. Fishing is not permitted.C. We must not feed the fish.D. Feeding the fish is allowed.

SECTION A (15 marks)

Time : 1hr 45Mins

FISHING IS STRICTLY

PROHIBITED

2. Study the graph below and answer the question that follows.

According to the chart, in which month did Teluk Andalas experience the least rainfall?A. August B. FebruaryC. DecemberD. September

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4. Analysis of SPM results of SMK Tanjung Pindang, 2005-2007

Based on the data provided, we know thatA. the percentage of passes for History has been stableB. the percentage of passes for English 1119 has been erratic.C. the percentage of passes for Bahasa Malaysia has been unstable.D. the percentage of passes for Mathematics and Science has been declining.

2005 2006 2007% of Passes

Subject % % %

Bahasa Malaysia 79.1 81.3 83.5English 1119 78.0 79.0 80.9Mathematics 90.2 89.5 86.5Science 75.2 74.5 73.5History 60.5 63.8 70.5

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How does coffee affect women?A. It may cut the colon in half.B. It significantly cures colon cancer.C. It may cut the risk of colon cancer by 50%.D. It increases the risk of colon cancer by half.

Coffee cuts cancer risk for womenTOKYO: Drinking three or more cups of coffee a day may cut the risk of colon cancer in women by half, according to a study by Japanese scientists. Researchers from Tokyo’s National Cancer Centre studied data from more than 96 000 men and women aged 40-69 over a period of up to 12 years from 1990, a member of the team said yesterday. They found no significant benefit in men.

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The Kampung Style Buffet LunchA. is available once a weekB. is available every weekendC. is a special November promotionD. is available from 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Every TuesdayKampung Style Buffet LunchRM 15.00 nett per personTime 12.30 to 2.30 pm

Saturday & SundayHigh Tea: 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.mRM 12.50 nett per person

DANA FOOD COURT

3. Study the comic strip below and answer the question that follows.

(Source: NST4 July 2006)When the koala asked the question, the woman lookedA. jealousB. anxiousC. puzzledD. frustrated

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Chicken & lamb ChopRM 14.00 nett

Questions 1-8. For Each of the questions,read the questions first and then study the interaction given to find the best answer. Then circle the answers A,B,C,D

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7. Study the advertisement below and answer the following question.

THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GETAWAYAT CASUARINA BEACH RESORT

• For only RM 99.00 + + (subject to 10% service charge& 5% Government tax).• One night accommodation in a Superior Room• Welcome drinks• Free gifts for first 50 bookings• Valid from January 6- March 6• Advisable to make advance reservations.

Which of the following is not true of the offer?A. There will be free welcome drinks.B. The offer is for one day’s stay onlyC. There will be free gifts for early bookings.D. There will be no service charge or government tax.

8. Read the letter below and answer the question that follows.

The letter is mainly aboutA. a suggestion about adult educationB. an enquiry about studying in a private college.C. a request for information on continuing one’s studies

Dear Editor, I am 24 years old and helping my family with a small business. I left school after Form Two and now I regretted it. Recently I felt an urge to continue my education. I do not know what to do. Is there any way for me to further my studies? How can I obtain a degree in business? I really want to help upgrade my family business. Please help me.

Small Businessman – Hulu Langat

Question 9-15

All parents can help their children by understanding the role of emotions. It is vital for a parent to (9) ________ comfort constantly in both negative and positive (10) _________. Showing anger and frustration should always be (11)________ as it helps ease the pain of (12))________child and makes him or her feel (13) ______ afterwards. However, there should be a self limit (14)________to how much anger and frustration a (15) ________is allowed.

( Adapted from “Teaching Your Child” Panax Issue 2, 2004 Boehringer Ingelheim)

9. A. incorporate B. instill C. inculcate D. increase

10. A. mind B. thoughts C. feelings D. emotions

11. A. allowed B. obeyed C. admitted D. given

12. A. by B. a C. the D. on

13. A. better B. good C. nice D. exclusive

14. A. as B. for C. by D. so

15. A. boy B. girl C. children D. child

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Title of books1617181920

Section B[10 marks]

Questions 16-25Read the following information on the different types of books and answer the questions that follow.

World Champion – 25th Edition

This book traces the various athletics records broken by men newly designed and is one of the best books written by Paul Michael. Last updated in 2000.

Published by Sigma (2001) RM 45.80

World of WingsIllustrated EncyclopaediaWilliam Dunhill and Rita Ritney

Beautiful pictures and drawings of birds can be found in this up-to-date nine-volume boxed set. Precious source of information for the whole family.

Swift Publisher RM 420.00

Malaysia’s Caves

Explore some of Malaysian’s most famous and beautiful caves to be explored in this wonderfully illustrated book. It also highlights Malaysia’s popular fishing spots.

Addmark Sale Publisher (2004) RM 115.00

Encyclopaedia of ReptilesJacquiline Nathan

Wonderfully illustrated exposing various types of reptiles and everything you want to know about reptile care, their behaviour and habitats.

Lurk Publisher RM 75.00

Malaysian Homemade CookbookChef Joo - 5th Edition

Shows you how to cook the way Grandma did. This is a collection of homemade family recipes ranging from hot spicy curries to mouth-watering desserts.

Published by Enak Caterer (2005) RM 22.00

DinosaursDamian Lambert

A book that tells you everything about pre-historic animals-mammoth, dinosaurs and other large creatures. It is produced with the help of the Natural History Museum.

Golden Publisher RM 150.00

Using the information on the different types of books, select the most suitable book for each person below. Write the titles in the boxes.

DescriptionsCatherine has to complete her assignment on various sportsmen all over the world.Ahmad is studying natural history and has to find information on pre-historic animals.Mr. David is planning to buy some books on birds for his nieces.Murali is interested in crocodiles and wants to get information about these reptiles.Chong loves fishing and wishes to find new places around Malaysia to fish.

Question 21-25Using the information on the different types of books, complete the sentences with short answers.

21. The author of World Champion is …………………………………………………22. Jacquiline Nathan’s book was published by ……………………………………….23. Malaysian Homemade Cookbook is a collection of ………………………………..24. In the Illustrated Encyclopaedia, we can find illustrations of ……................……………………………………………………25. Information about well-known adventurous spots in Malaysia can be found in …………………………………………………

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SECTION C(25 marks)

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

Batik Art, a medium using a wax dyeing on cloth has now been internationally acclaimed as a unique and new type of media. It has been regarded as the National Art of Malaysia.

The origins of Batik is by no means new. In fact, it is believed to have originated from India and introduced to China during the Tang Dynasty (618-905 AD). There is yet another claim that it originated from Java, in a process which the Javanese used in making their colourful batik sarongs. It reached its highest form in Java, where the craft has been a cottage industry since the 7th century. Nevertheless all these theories are yet to be proven.

This age-old medium was introduced to the Malay Archipelago from Java and has been developed into fine art by Malaysian artists. While Batik art is mainly used for the manufacture of apparel in Indonesia, in Malaysia it is used for both materials and Batik paintings.

The technique of Batik is far from simple one. In fact, it is a long and painstaking process.

The first step in Batik as done by an artist is to give the cotton cloth a thorough washing in order to remove all the starch. The cloth is then dried, ironed and stretched taut on a wooden frame.

The second step is to make a rough charcoal sketch as a guide for the painting. The design develops later with each waxing.

The third process is the application of the wax, which is used only as a protective agent in the dyeing process. The wax (usually a mixture of paraffin, resin and yellow beeswax) is melted and handled by means of the Tjanting, a brass pen-shaped like small cup with single or double spout. The artist paints with the pen in a negative way by covering up places where he does not want the colour to appear. The process is exacting and tedious and does not allow for errors, only, “artistic mistakes”.

Like the lithographer, the Batik artist must repeat the process of the first step after each colouring. Only this time the artist will wash the waxed piece in boiling water.

The cycle of wax removing and wax covering for additional colours will continue until the artist considers his work completed.

The fourth stage is to apply colours or dyes to the painting. These can be painted on with a brush or, in the case of very large areas, the cloth can be removed from the frame and dipped or immersed in a basin of dye.

The final stage is the removal of wax residue and the fixing of colours, dipping the cloth into boiling water to which a small amount of detergent is added and then rinsing the cloth in cold water. The finished painting is then dipped in a diluted solution of sulphuric acid to fix the colours permanently.

The most noticeable feature of batik painting is the crackle, line and dots. Batik painting can be framed or scrolled.

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Questions 26-30Answer all questions. You are advised to answer them in the order set.

26 From paragraph 2, why is it hard to determine the origin of batik art? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ [2 marks]

27 a) In paragraph 5, it is mentioned that the materials need to be washed thoroughly. Why? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark] b) What is a ‘Tjanting’? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

28 a) Which of the word in paragraph 7 carries the same meaning as ‘laborious’? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]b) Why is it important that the finished batik piece will be dipped into a sulphuric acid solution? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

29 Name the two procedures or processes involved in the final stage of batik manufacturing.

a)____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark] b)____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

30. Based on the given text, state a reason why the whole process of manufacturing batik is tedious. Provide your own reason. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ [2 marks]

31. Based on the passage given, write a summary of the processes and procedures involved to produce a batik piece. Include • the correct order of the process • the tools or materials used

Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original meaning. Your summary must • be in continuous writing form • use materials from lines 11-31 • not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below. Begin your summary as follows :

It requires a great deal of work to produce batik ............. [15 marks]

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Question 32Read and answer the questions on the following stanza.

Drinking MiloNyonya and baba sit at home.This was forty years ago.Sarong-wrapped they countedSilver paper for the deadPortraits of grandfathersHung always in the parlour.Reading Tennyson, at sixp.m. in pajamasListening to down-pouringRain: the air ticksWith gnats, black spiders fly,Moths sweep out of our roomsWhere termites builtTheir hills of eggs and queen zoomIn heat. We wash our feetFor bed, watch mother uncoilHer snake hair, unbuckleThe silver mesh around her waist,Waiting for father pacingThe sand as fishers pullFrom the Straits after monsoon

1. Why do Nyonya and Baba sit at home drinking Milo? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

2. “Sarong-wrapped they counted silver paper for the dead” Who are the “dead” mentioned in this poem? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

3. What does the reference to “portraits of grandfathers” tell us about the persona’s family? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

4. In what way the poem is ‘nostalgic’ to the poet? Explain this in your own words. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ [2 marks]

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Question 33

a) What was Mathilde’s reaction after reading the invitation card? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]b) Why was Mathilde’s husband excited about the invitation? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]c) Why was the invitation more important for Mathilde than for her husband? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ . [1 mark]d) What is your opinion on Mathilde’s character as shown in the extract? Give a reason for your answer. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ [2 marks]

The Minister of Public Instruction and Madame Georges Romponneau request the honour of M. and Madame Loisel’s company at the place of the Ministry on Monday evening, January 18th. Instead of being delighted, as her husband had hoped, she threw the invitation on the table crossly, muttering, “What do you wish me to do with that?” “Why my dear, I thought you would be glad. You never go out and this is such a fine opportunity. I had great trouble to get it. Everyone wants to go; it is very select, and they are not giving many invitations to clerks. The whole official world will be there.” She looked at him with irritated glance and said impatiently, “and what do you wish me to put on my back?” He had not thought of that. He stammered, “Why, the gown you go to the theatre in. It looks very well to me.” He stopped, distracted, seeing that his wife was weeping. Two great tears ran slowly from the corners of her eyes towards the corner of her mouth. “What’s the matter? What’s the matter?” he asked. By a violent effort she conquered her grief and replied in a calm voice, while she wiped away her tears, “Nothing. Only I have no gown and, therefore, I can’t go to this ball. Give your card to some colleague whose wife is better equipped than I am.”

Question 34The following are the novels studied in the literature component of the English Language.

Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.

Sometimes people can be unkind to other people. Describe an incident that typifies this in the novel you have studied. What lesson did you learn from this incident?

Jungle of Hope - Keris MasThe Pearl - John SteinbackThe Return - K.S. Maniam

[15 marks]

Be a Winning LawyerOne needs to be disciplined, have the passion and good English language

skills. These are attributes which you would require if you are thinking of a legal career. Besides taking up law studies provides many openings to one.Times Guides spoke to Mr Jothi Ram, the Academic Director of

Brickfields Asia College for an insight into the profession.

What are the career options in the field of Law?There are many. When they become qualified persons, as we term it, they can either set up their own practice or work in a law firm.

Some might not like the idea of going to court. So they can instead, opt to be employed in organisations as Legal Advisors, Human Resources Managers, and in managerial positions in multinational corporations.

With a law degree, some of them even take up the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) qualifications and become Company Secretaries or heads of corporate divisions in companies.

What advice would you give to prospective students who are thinking about careers in Law? Especially SPM students.Firstly they should be disciplined. Studying for a law degree is demanding and requires a certain amount of self-discipline. One has to read and understand the principles of law and about the cases decided.

Students have to be proactive, look up reports, do research, and read up on judgments on their own.

One must think carefully whether it is the kind of job they want to do. Practising as a lawyer, they have to handle people’s problems and they have to have a knack for helping people. Also, one has to be able to apply what he or she studied in his work.

Students, sitting for SPM, basically have to cultivate a good reading

habit and have a good command of the English language.

A good understanding of the language is essential and they must be able to understand and rationalise with the judgements delivered and decisions made.

Form Five students should make an effort to improve their language skills, read articles in Reader’s Digest, for example. The articles are short and this is one way to develop the language skills, by learning and understanding how the language is used.

What qualities do students need to succeed in the field of Law? Generally, students need to be disciplined, have an analytical mind that questions everything and communicate clearly. The specialist set of skills are usually developed as they go along.

What are the most popular specialisations in Law?The basic general law degree does not have a specialisation. But there are post-graduate studies, one can take up when he wants to specialise in an area.

The most popular specialisation is Masters in Company Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law and Medical Law.

What core areas are covered by a first degree?A basic first degree has six core subjects and six optional subjects. The six cores include Law of Contract, Law of Torts, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Land Law and Laws of Trusts. These are the vital for one to know the operations of law. Six others are optional.

Usually, a student needs to get the first degree, and then move on to take up post graduate studies.

However, the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) is a Bar Exams to enter the profession. Most countries distinguish an academic qualification which is a general degree with a qualification to go into practice.

How much emphasis is placed on theoretical knowledge and practical skills? What one learns is theoretical knowledge while the practical skills come into place when one goes for chambering for nine months.

Before being called to the Bar, chambering pupils learn how to file a case, prepare sales and purchase agreements and other general agreements, among others. It is during this time they learn the practical aspects of law.

Can students complete the programme overseas or is it possible to take everything in Malaysia? The LLB Hons (University of London External Programme) is a 3 + 0 programme. This is a prestigious qualification and is the only British degree recognised for the CLP that can be completed entirely in Malaysia.

Then there is also a twinning programme, the University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE) LLB. The UWE LLB degree is a prestigious qualification and students can transfer into the final year of this LLB programme at UWE upon completion of two years at Brickfields Asia College. The UWE LLB is recognised for the CLP Examination.The Bachelor of Jurisprudence is an external law degree programme offered by the University of Malaya. The programme is recognised for the purpose of entry into the CLP programme for those intending to practice law in Malaysia. This can be completed between three (minimum) and seven years (maximum) locally.

Career options after SPM

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