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MODUL KECEMERLANGAN AKADEMIK

PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2017

ANSWER SCHEME

TINGKATAN 2

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Section A

Question 1

(10 marks)

Assessment Objectives

This part assesses student’s ability to :

show understanding of the use of correct grammar in context.

correct grammatical errors in the text.

Answer for Question 1

Correction

Question Answer Mark

a in 1 mark

b come 1 mark

c and 1 mark

d include 1 mark

e playing 1 mark

f too 1 mark

g children 1 mark

h do 1 mark

i of 1 mark

j faster 1 mark

Note :

There should be only one answer for each line. If a student writes more than one

answer, take only the first answer into consideration.

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Mark Scheme for Section B

( 30 marks )

Question 2

(10 marks)

Assessment Objectives

This part assesses student’s ability to :

Read and understand the text

Identify and transfer the correct information from a linear text into a non-linear.

Note:

1. Do awards marks for answer with minor grammatical errors. Correct spelling is

mandatory if the word exist in the text.

2. Do not award marks for over lifting that includes irrelevant sections of the text.

3. There should be only one answer for each question. If a student writes more than

one answer, take only the first answer into consideration.

Answers for Question 2

Question Key / Answer Mark

a zoos 1 mark

b in the wild 1 mark

c observation skills 1 mark

d ‘people’ skills 1 mark

e on-the-job training 1 mark

f degree in animal management 1 mark

g feeding animals 1 mark

h care for sick animals 1 mark

i care for animals 1 mark

j cater to people’s needs 1 mark

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Question 3

(20 marks)

This part assesses student’s ability to :

read and understand a non-linear text.

respond to a non-linear text using established reading skills

write an email :

(i) Express concern.

(ii) Give advices on what to do during flood.

Note :

1. Do award marks for answer with minor grammatical and spelling errors that do not

disrupt meaning.

2. Do remember to use your discretion and good judgement for answers that appear

different from the suggested answers especially for questions that require a personal

response.

3. Do award full marks for intelligent lifting.

4. Do not award full marks for intelligent lifting.

5. Do not award marks for answers where meaning is totally unintelligible.

Answers for Question ( a – i )

a. True ( 1 mark )

b. False ( 1 mark )

c. False ( 1 mark )

d. True ( 1 mark )

e. climb to safety immediately ( 1 mark )

f. because it can knock you off your feet. ( 1 mark )

g.

h. relief centre / community hall ( accept any possible answers ) ( 1 mark )

i. because authority needs to check on the safety of the place ( 1 mark )

/ to avoid any incident. (Accept any possible response )

Word

i. hazardous [ 1 mark ]

ii. hamper [ 1 mark ]

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Marking Criteria for Question 3 j ( email )

BAND MARKS DESCRIPTION

A

9-10

Requirements of task successfully fulfilled.

No errors except for first draft slips

Very good sentence structures, some complex sentences

are evident.

Excellent language usage

B

7-8

Requirements of task largely fulfilled.

A few minor errors.

Grammar and spelling are generally secure.

Overall good language usage.

C

5-6

Requirements of task sufficiently fulfilled.

Some grammar errors but mistakes do not impede reading.

Fair language usage.

D

3-4

Requirements of task partially fulfilled.

Many grammar errors and errors of expression.

Poor language may impede reader’s understanding .

Poor language usage.

E

1-2

Requirements of task hardly fulfilled.

The sentence structures are insecure, straightforward.

Very frequent serious grammatical and spelling errors.

Writing is difficult to follow and impede understanding.

Note :

Award ‘0’ mark when there is :

- No response or response written in language other than English; or

- Mindless lifting of irrelevant chunks from other sources including rubric

When awarding marks, apply the ‘best fit ‘ principle. No script will fit neatly into any one of

the bands . To determine the appropriate mark, identify the band the response belongs to

and refer to the criteria in the band. Examiners should assess the script holistically and

always refer to the coordinated scripts for consistency.

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Mark Scheme for Section C

( 20 marks )

Assessment Objectives

This part assesses student’s ability to :

read and understand a linear text.

demonstrate understanding of a poem.

respond appropriately to the comprehension task.

use language competently to convey meaning in the task.

Note :

1. Do award marks for answers with minor grammatical and spelling errors that do not

disrupt meaning.

2. Do remember to use your discretion and good judgement for correct answers that

appear different from the suggested answers especially for questions that require a

personal response.

3. Do award full marks for intelligent lifting.

4. Do not award marks for over lifting that includes irrelevant sections of the text.

5. Do not award marks for answers where meaning is totally unintelligible.

Question 4

( 15 marks )

Answers for Question ( a – i )

a. a shoe maker ( 1 mark )

b. Cordwainer’s Technical College. ( 1 mark )

c. They were featured in Vogue Fashion magazine. ( 1 mark )

d. (i) part-time restaurant ( 1 mark )

(ii). a cleaner in a shoe factory ( 1 mark )

e. A shoe Institute in Malaysia ( 1 mark )

f. Word / phrase

i. went off ( 1 mark )

ii. humble ( 1 mark )

iii. founded ( 1 mark )

iv. outstanding ( 1 mark )

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g. He started off as an unknown shoe designer. ( 1 mark )

( accept any possible response )

h. (i) determined ( 1 mark )

(j) hardworking ( 1 mark )

( accept any possible answer )

i. Feeling – ( proud / amazed / Impressed (any possible answers) ( 1 mark )

Reason – He was a village boy who made his way to the world ( 1 mark )

class level./ He made Malaysia a well-known country.

( the reason should be related to the feeling given )

Question 5

( 5 marks )

Answers for Questions ( a – d )

a. A brave man ( 1 mark )

b. He would smile and greet them ( 1 mark )

c. Ghost , Wolf-man , Vampires , Frankenstein’s monster ( 1 mark )

( accepted interchangeable )

d. Quality - Brave / protective – because he can protect his family ( 2 marks )

( accept any possible response )

Mark Scheme for Section D

( 40 marks )

Assessment Objectives

This part assesses student’s ability to :

Write a story based on the pictures and given notes using correct and

appropriate language.

Add more information, opinions and elaborate ideas.

Write using coherent and cohesive structures to convey meaning effectively.

Write an appropriate response based on a short story that they have read.

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Marking Criteria for Question 6

BAND MARKS DESCRIPTORS

EXCELLENT 25-30 Task fulfilled with ideas and details well-developed and well-organised.

Language is accurate with few minor errors and first draft slips.

Varied sentence structures are used effectively to convey meaning.

Vocabulary is apt and widely used.

Accurate use of mechanics of writing.

Interest of the reader is aroused and sustained.

CREDIT

19-24

Task fulfilled with ideas and details developed and organised.

Language is largely accurate with some serious and minor errors.

Simple and compound sentence structures are accurate.

Vocabulary is wide enough but lacks precision.

Almost always accurate use of spelling, punctuation and paragraphing.

Interest of the reader is aroused but not sustained.

ACHIEVEMENT 13-18

Task fulfilled with ability to develop some ideas but lacks details, ideas adequately organised.

Language is sufficiently accurate with frequent serious errors.

Simple and compound sentence structures are attempted.

Vocabulary is sufficient to convey meaning.

Some errors in mechanics of writing.

WEAK

7-12

Task partially fulfilled with ideas less developed; ideas lack cohesion.

Language barely accurate with frequent serious errors that hamper reading.

Limited vocabulary

Serious errors in mechanics of writing.

VERY WEAK

1-6

Task hardly fulfilled with ideas lack cohesion.

High density of errors; meaning is hardly conveyed.

Very limited vocabulary

Note :

Award ‘0’ mark when there is

- No response or response written in language other than English; or

- Mindless lifting of irrelevant chunks from other sources including rubric

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Marking Criteria for Question 7 – Short Story

BAND MARKS DESCRIPTORS

EXCELLENT

9-10

Requirements of task is successfully fulfilled

Ideas and details well-developed, well-organised with evidence from text

Varied sentence structures (simple and compound)

Wide and apt vocabulary

Accurate use of language

Accurate mechanics of writing

CREDIT

7-8

Requirements of task is largely fulfilled

Ideas and details largely developed, organised and supported with evidence from text

Varied sentence structures (simple and compound)

Vocabulary wide enough

Largely accurate use of language

Largely accurate mechanics of writing

ACHIEVEMENT

5-6

Requirements of task is sufficiently fulfilled

Ideas and details sufficiently developed with some organisation and supported with some evidence from text

Sentence structures lack variety (simple structures dominate)

Adequate vocabulary used

Sufficiently accurate use of language

Fairly accurate mechanics of writing

WEAK

3-4

Requirements of task is partially fulfilled

Ideas lack development and organisation with minimal textual support – mere narration

Sentence structures mostly simple with errors that hamper reading

Limited vocabulary

Language barely accurate with errors that hamper reading

Inconsistent mechanics of writing

VERY WEAK

1-2

Requirements of task is hardly fulfilled

Hardly any development of relevant ideas or textual support

High density of errors; blurring evident, lack cohesion

Very limited vocabulary

Numerous errors in mechanics of writing

Note :

Award ‘0’ mark when there is

- No response or response written in language other than English; or

- Mindless lifting of irrelevant chunks from other sources including rubric