Picture: Children enjoying a sunny tropical beach holiday.
PART 1: Short Texts Reading Comprehension
Questions 1 to 5 · Read the notices, messages, and labels carefully. Choose the best answer.
5 Questions · 10 Marks
Question 1[2 Marks]
HOLIDAY ITINERARY:
'Island Escape to Pulau Langkawi:
• Day 1: Depart at 8:00 a.m. by ferry; check into beach resort
• Day 2: Snorkel at Coral Island; swim with tropical fish
• Day 3: Buy local souvenirs; depart for home'
What activity is planned for Day 2?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
💡 Teacher's Explanation: The itinerary states for Day 2: 'Snorkel at Coral Island; swim with tropical fish'.
Question 2[2 Marks]
POSTCARD FROM TIOMAN ISLAND:
'Dear Aunt May, yesterday was magical! I packed my goggles, went snorkeling, and saw vibrant coral reefs and yellow clownfish in the sea.'
What sea creatures did the writer see while snorkeling?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
💡 Teacher's Explanation: The postcard explicitly says: 'saw vibrant coral reefs and yellow clownfish in the sea'.
Question 3[2 Marks]
PACKING CHECKLIST:
'Items packed inside Lucas's suitcase:
✓ Two pairs of swimming trunks
✓ Sunscreen lotion and sunglasses
✓ A blue bucket and shovel for sandcastles'
What item will Lucas use to build sandcastles?
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
💡 Teacher's Explanation: The checklist notes: 'A blue bucket and shovel for sandcastles'.
Question 4[2 Marks]
GIFT SHOP RECEIPT:
'Seaside Treasures Gift Shop
• 1 x Seashell photo frame: RM 8.00
• 2 x Dolphin keychains: RM 6.00
Total Paid: RM 14.00'
How many dolphin keychains were purchased?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
💡 Teacher's Explanation: The receipt clearly shows: '2 x Dolphin keychains'.
Question 5[2 Marks]
HOLIDAY RESORT NOTICE:
'Beach Safety Reminder: Always swim inside the designated red-and-yellow flagged zones. Do not swim when the red flag is raised!'
When is swimming strictly forbidden?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
💡 Teacher's Explanation: The notice states: 'Do not swim when the red flag is raised!'
PART 2: Cloze Passage Grammar Filling
Questions 6 to 9 · Read the text below and choose the best word for each space.
4 Questions · 10 Marks
📖 Passage: Daily Life & Grammar Focus
Last week during the school holidays, Darren's family (6) _______ to Pangkor Island. Before the trip, Darren neatly (7) _______ his luggage with clothes and sunglasses. On the island, he and his sister (8) _______ in the turquoise sea and built a giant sandcastle. They also (9) _______ many colorful seashells along the sandy shore.
Question 6[2.5 Marks]
Choose the best answer for blank (6):
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
💡 Teacher's Explanation: Past tense of 'go' is irregular verb 'went'.
Question 7[2.5 Marks]
Choose the best answer for blank (7):
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
💡 Teacher's Explanation: Past tense of regular verb 'pack' is 'packed'.
Question 8[2.5 Marks]
Choose the best answer for blank (8):
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
💡 Teacher's Explanation: Past tense of 'swim' is irregular verb 'swam'.
Question 9[2.5 Marks]
Choose the best answer for blank (9):
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
💡 Teacher's Explanation: Past tense of regular verb 'collect' is 'collected'.
PART 3: Linear Text Reading Comprehension
Questions 10 to 14 · Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
5 Questions · 15 Marks
📖 Lucas's Camping Trip to Endau-Rompin National Park
During the mid-term holidays, Lucas and his parents went on an adventurous camping trip to Endau-Rompin National Park in Johor.
They set up their blue tent near a sparkling, shallow river. On the first day, they hiked along a lush jungle trail. Lucas saw magnificent hornbills flying among the treetops and captured photos of exotic orchids. The forest was cool and smelled of damp earth and green leaves.
In the afternoon, Lucas and his father went fishing in the river. Lucas caught two silver fish, but they gently released them back into the water. In the evening, the family made a campfire, roasted sweet corn, and listened to the peaceful sounds of crickets and frogs under the starry sky. Lucas wrote in his journal that it was the best holiday ever.
Question 10[3 Marks]
Where did Lucas and his parents go for their camping trip?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
💡 Teacher's Explanation: Paragraph 1 states: 'went on an adventurous camping trip to Endau-Rompin National Park in Johor.'
Question 11[3 Marks]
Where did they set up their blue tent?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
💡 Teacher's Explanation: Paragraph 2 states: 'They set up their blue tent near a sparkling, shallow river.'
Question 12[3 Marks]
What birds did Lucas see flying among the treetops?
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
💡 Teacher's Explanation: Paragraph 2 states: 'Lucas saw magnificent hornbills flying among the treetops...'
Question 13[3 Marks]
What did Lucas and his father do with the two fish they caught?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
💡 Teacher's Explanation: Paragraph 3 states: 'Lucas caught two silver fish, but they gently released them back into the water.'
Question 14[3 Marks]
What did the family roast over the campfire in the evening?
Questions 15 to 19 · Read the three texts (A, B, and C) and match them to the statements.
5 Questions · 15 Marks
Person AMaya
Last holiday, my family visited Redang Island. We took a speedboat ride across the sea. I wore a lifejacket and snorkeling mask and swam with baby sea turtles. It was an unforgettable adventure!
Person BKok Leong
We went to Cameron Highlands during the holiday. The weather was pleasantly cold. I visited a strawberry farm, picked sweet red strawberries into a basket, and had tea with warm scones.
Person CDanial
I went to my grandparents' traditional kampung house in Melaka. My cousins and I rode bicycles through green paddy fields, flew colorful kites, and caught small river fish. It was peaceful and fun.
Question 15[3 Marks]
Who took a speedboat and swam with baby sea turtles on an island?
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
💡 Teacher's Explanation: Maya (A) visited Redang Island and swam with baby sea turtles.
Question 16[3 Marks]
Who picked sweet red strawberries in cold highland weather?
Questions 29 to 30 · Write structured and cohesive paragraphs/notes based on the prompts provided.
2 Questions · 20 Marks
Question 29[10 Marks]
Write a holiday postcard to your best friend about your recent beach trip (30 - 40 words).
Include:
• Where you went
• Two activities you did
• What you saw
Write your response in the box below:
✓ Model Response:
Dear Kelly, greetings from Tioman Island! Yesterday, my family went to the beach. I swam in the clear sea and built a giant sandcastle. I also saw colourful clownfish near the corals. See you soon!
📋 Rubric (10 marks):
• Content (4 marks): Greeting, destination, 2 activities in past simple, sight, closing.
• Language & Grammar (4 marks): Correct past simple verbs (went, swam, built, saw), correct punctuation.
• Vocabulary (2 marks): Appropriate holiday and beach terms.
Question 30[10 Marks]
Write a short recount (25 - 35 words) describing your favorite day during the school holidays.
Write your response in the box below:
✓ Model Response:
Last Saturday was my favorite holiday day. My family went to an organic farm in Melaka. We picked fresh vegetables, fed rabbits, and had a delicious picnic under leafy trees.
📋 Rubric (10 marks):
• Content (4 marks): Time marker, location, activities with family.
• Language & Grammar (4 marks): Accurate past simple narrative.
• Vocabulary (2 marks): Vivid descriptive words.