By:Asmah Hanim Che Ani

Sekolah Kebangsaan Simpang Empat

FORMAT OF THE UPSR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER

English

learning

People

Overview

Paper 1 Paper 2

Paper 1

Paper 1

Paper 1

Paper 150 minutes.5 sections; Section A, Section B, Section C,

Section D and Section E. There are 40 objective questions in this paper. The total marks for Paper 1 is 40marks.

Paper 1 Section AThis section is based on vocabulary. The vocabulary is either at the word,

phrase or sentence level. The 10 multiple-choice questions will be

stimuli based with or without graphics.

Paper 1 Section BThis section is based on social and language

expression. It is aimed at testing a pupil’s use of :* correct social expressions with visual clues as a guide* appropriate vocabulary based on given situations* parts if speech based on visual and textual clues.

The questions in this section is based on pictures which show common, everyday social situations.

A candidate is required to study each picture carefully and determine the exact situation. Then, choose the appropriate response that fits the situation.

Paper 1 Section CThe questions in this section will be

based on grammatical items. Six questions in this section will test the

candidate’s knowledge and understanding of grammar.

Two questions will be based on spelling Two on punctuation. Some of the questions in this section will

be stimuli based with graphics.

Paper 1 Section DThis section will be based on text

completion. A cloze passage, which is wholly picture

dependent, is given. There will be five blanks and this will test a

candidate’s use of parts of speech (grammar) including visual and textual clues.

Candidate must look at the picture carefully and then choose the answer from the given options.

Paper 1 Section EThis section is based on Reading and

Comprehension. It comprises of 10 multiple choice

questions based on 2 passages: a non-linear passage;a linear passage.

Paper 2

Paper 2

Paper 2

Paper 2One hour and 15 minutes Consisting of three sections, namely Section A,

Section B and Section C. There will be four questions and candidates are required to answer all the questions.

The total marks for this paper is 40 marks and it is a subjective paper.

Section ASection a will be on sentence construction

based on the given words and graphics. In this question, candidates will be given a

composite picture with helping words based on the pictures.

Candidates may use the given words, but they may also choose not to use all the words.

In this question, candidates are required to write 5 sentences based on the picture given.

1. Your sentences should contain :• * place * activities * facts 2. Try to spend only 15 minutes on this section.

Hot tips

Section BThis is an information transfer question. It requires pupils to read and understand

information pertaining to three items based on the various topics.

The transfer will be at word or phrase level into a grid at sentence level while making a preference

QUESTION 2Study the advertisements below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given in the advertisements. You are advised to spend 25 minutes on this question.Teliti iklan yang diberi di bawah. Kemudian lengkapkan jadual berikut menggunakan maklumat yang terdapat dalam iklan tersebut.Anda dinasihati supaya mengambil masa 25minit untuk menjawab soalan ini

TANDOORI HOUSE

•tandoori chicken•naan•dhall curry•fresh milk (small)

PROMOTIONFree: payasamOpen: 9.00 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.

JADE HOUSE

•broiled chicken•white rice•mixed vegetables•chinese tea

PROMOTIONFree : pudding

Open : 10.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.

SELERA KAMPUNG

•chicken rendang•ketupat•spicy groundnut gravy•Syrup

PROMOTIONFree : ice-creamOpen : 11.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.

(A) Complete the table below based on the advertisement given. Lengkapkan jadual di bawah berdasarkan iklan yang diberi.

Name of Restaurant

Tandori House Selera Kampung

Price RM10.50

Dishes broiled chicken,white rice and mixed vegetables

Drinks Chinese tea Syrup

Business Hours 9.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.

Promotion Free pudding

(B) If you were to have lunch with your family, which restaurant would you go to? Give reasons why you choose that particular restaurant. Restoran yang manakah akan anda pilih untuk makan tengah hari bersama keluarga? Berikan sebab-sebab anda membuat pilihan tersebut. I would choose _______________________ because __________________________

Section CThis question is a note expansion. In this question, candidates are required

to study carefully three or four pictures based on a similar theme.

Then, candidates are to use the given words/phrases to make good sentences for each picture.

USAHA, DOA DAN TAWAKAL, KUNCI KEJAYAAN……….INSYAALLAH.