Name: ________________(
)
Class: ______________
Date: _________
Instructions:
1. Answers for the Section E-J should be written on the ANSWER SHEET provided.
2. Section A,B,C&D - Multiple-choice questions. Choose the best answer from the options A,B,C and D
and shade the answer with a 2B pencil on the ‘O’ card provided.
Section A: Graphics and Short Texts 8% (Group A&B)
For each question, select the best answer from the options A, B, C and D
1.
Based on the information above, which of the following statements is true?
A.
There will be less secretion after the first day.
B.
Secretion from the nose is thicker on the first day.
C.
When a person starts sneezing, he will have a fever.
D.
The first symptom is discomfort in the nose and throat.
2.
The above advertisement claims that food cooked using Magic Steam Oven is
A.
healthier
B.
preserved
C.
moisture-free
D.
nutrient-enriched
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The website ‘I Serve You’ was recently launched by the government to provide better
computer access for the rural community. It was also aimed to bridge the digital gap
between the rural and urban people. Through the website, the public can provide feedback
to the government.
3.
The main purpose of the website is to
A.
educate the urban people
B.
provide feedback to the public
C.
give better service to the rural people
D.
foster cooperation between the rural people
4.
We can cut down on electricity bills by
A.
using one light bulb for five hours a day.
B.
becoming aware of the benefits of lighting.
C.
multiplying the number of light bulbs in our houses.
D.
replacing incandescent light bulbs with energy-saving ones.
5.
From the conversation above, what is Sandra’s feeling about the hunt?
A.
Fear
B.
Worry
C.
Anger
D.
Disappointment
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6.
From the article, one way to ensure a good night’s sleep is by
A.
massaging sore muscles.
B.
doing sufficient exercise.
C.
retiring early for the night.
D.
being silent in the bedroom.
I spent the better part of my late twenties and early thirties working overseas, moving from city
to city, address to address. It was really hard to get to know the neighbourhoods I lived in. I could
not really call those places home.
This isn’t the case anymore, now that I’ve come back to the place where I was born. Lots of
people here know me. The other day on my way to work, I stopped at the coffee shop just down
the road from where I lived. I waved good morning to the staff and found a seat. Before I could
even place an order, a tall glass of iced tea magically appeared in front of me. Even the people
who work at the bakery nearby know me by my name – would you believe that I get a discount!
7.
We can conclude that the writer
A.
prefers living abroad.
B.
leads a life of luxury.
C.
feels at ease in his hometown.
D.
likes working in different places.
8.
We can conclude that MyPrecious products
A. have become a household name.
B. conserve the environment.
C. are safe for consumption.
D. have a loner shelf-life.
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Section B: Cloze Text 7% (Group A&B)
Choose the correct answer from the options marked A, B, C OR D to fit the numbered blanks.
Herbs have become part and parcel of modern life. They are plants whose leaves, flowers or seeds are used in
medicine, to add taste to food, or for ____9_____ pleasant smell. Some cultures simply cannot do without such herbs
____10________ their food. In Thailand, lemon grass and lime leaves are used in almost every dish. In Malaysia and
Indonesia, local herbs are ____11_______ raw.
The use of herbs in these countries _____12_______ the taste of the food. As an example, mint leaves are used to
enhance the taste in “laksa”, a popular local noodle dish.
The highly aromatic curry leaf is _____13_______ essential item in India and Malay curries. This culinary herb is
used for _____14_______ curries. It is seldom eaten. Some people believe that the consumption of curry leaves is good for
one’s health.
Many of these herbs have _____15_______ their way into the diets of people because of their nutritional and health
values. There are many more waiting to be explored.
9.
10.
11.
A. they
A. on
A. eat
B. their
B. at
B. ate
C. them
C. in
C. eaten
D. theirs
D. by
D. eating
12.
13.
14.
15.
A. assists
A. a
A. flavouring
A. find
B. develops
B. an
B. flavoured
B. finds
C. discovers
C. the
C. flavours
C. found
D. enriches
D. D. flavour
D. finding
Section C: Error Identification 10% (Group A&B)
In each sentence below, four parts are underlined and marked A, B, C and D. One of these parts contains an error. Decide whether it is at A, B,
C or D.
16) The sudden noise frightened the baby and made it to cry.
A
B
C
D
17) There was signs of negligence showing that no one was living there.
A
B
C
D
18) After a few moment, the woman opened the window and looked out curiously.
A
B
C
D
19) The villagers carried out a through search for the missing child.
A
B
C
D
20) The contestant hitted the target with great accuracy.
A
B
C
D
21) Successful applicants will be paid attracting salary, bonus and fringe benefits.
A
B
C
D
22) The crowd was little and I had no difficulty in getting a good seat.
A
B
C
D
23) Siti and Nora are both good for sports. The former is good at shotput while the latter is good at throwing discus.
A
B
C
D
24) Jack has bought himself a pair of shoes, a pair of trouser and a new wallet.
A
B
C
D
25) Ben’s father is getting old so he has no choice but to stop schooling and found a job to support the family.
A
B
C
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D
Section D: Comprehension 10% (Group A&B)
Questions 26-35 are based on the following passage. Answer all the questions.
1
2
Claire woke up before her alarm went off and she realised immediately something didn’t seem right
in the house. Coco, her brown Labrador dog, should have been there at the bedroom door demanding food
but there was no sound of him. She decided to get up and go and see where he was. In the hallway of
her room, she felt very cold, but she knew she had left the heating on last night. As she walked down the
stairs she heard a noise in the kitchen; the strange feeling that something was wrong was getting stronger.
1
5
What was happening? As she reached the bottom of the stairs, she opened the living room door,
which led to the kitchen. Why was the door closed? She always left it open. She couldn't find Coco, and
his toys, which were usually all over the living room floor, were neatly arranged in a corner next to his basket.
Had they been there when she went to bed last night? She couldn't remember.
She walked into the kitchen and switched the light on but it didn’t work, nothing happened. She stood
very still and listened, nothing. There was no sound at all. That was really strange because she lived in the
heart of a busy city, and was constantly surrounded by people. She woke up to the sound of traffic, car horns,
police cars and her neighbours shouting in the house next door. How could there be silence at 8 o’clock on a
Friday morning?
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4
She returned to the living room and turned on the television, but again nothing happened. She went
back into the kitchen and looked out of the window; the day was bright and clear. The back door was shut
but when she tried the handle she discovered it was unlocked. She walked out into the tiny back garden and
opened the back gate but there was no sound or sign of Coco - nothing. She called him but he didn’t come.
15
5
She went back into her house and did what she realised she should have done as soon as she got up
and called her mother. However, there was no answer. She called her boyfriend but his phone was switched
off, and she received an answering machine message. She tried calling her best friend and a few more
numbers but with equal success. She sat down on the sofa and thought about what she could do. She couldn't
make up her mind whether she should stay at home or go out and look for someone.
20
6
Just as she decided the best thing would be to stay at home and wait, a loud banging came from
the front door. She jumped to her feet and ran to the door. ‘Who is it?’ she shouted through the door. The
reply was ‘It’s me,’ but she had no idea who ‘me’ was. With all the other strange things that were
happening this morning, she didn’t want to open the door until she was sure she knew who it was. She
didn’t want to shout through the thick front door, so she walked back into the living room and tried to
look out the front window to see who was standing at the front door.
25
3
7
8
26
It was a man but she couldn’t tell who he was because he didn’t look like anyone she knew. He
was tall and had a large coat with a hood that he wore over his head. Just as she was thinking of running
out the back door she noticed that the man had Coco with him, and Coco seemed quite happy, which
meant that the man had to be someone he knew and liked; otherwise, he would have been barking. She
still wasn’t taking any chances though; she put the safety latch on the door and opened it just enough to
see who was standing there. It was her brother who lived just a few streets away, and she was immediately
relieved.
She opened the door all the way and let him in. Coco was more pleased than ever to see Claire,
he jumped up as he rushed through the door - almost knocking over her brother. ‘So what’s going on?’
she asked her brother. He looked at her as if she was stupid. ‘Have you not heard?’
In paragraph 1, what made Claire realise something was wrong?
A Her dog was not outside the bedroom door.
B Her dog was quieter than usual.
C Her alarm clock did not go off.
D She had woken up very early.
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30
35
40
27
In paragraph 2, how would you describe the writer’s feeling when she opened the living
room door?
A Confused
B Annoyed
C Excited
D Scared
28
In paragraph 3, what was unusual about the situation in the kitchen?
A There was a dead silence.
B The sound of the television.
C The shouting of the neighbours.
D The traffic and everyday noise of the city.
29
In paragraph 4, what was her intention of going into the garden?
A To see what the weather was like.
B To open her back gate.
C To make a phone call.
D To look for Coco.
30
In paragraph 6, she went back to the living room after someone knocked at the front door
because she
A did not like having guests over.
B wanted to sit down and think about what to do.
C wanted to try and see who was at the front door.
D did not want to talk to the person at the front door.
31
In paragraph 7, her first reaction to the man was to run for safety. What changed her mind?
A She recognised the clothes he was wearing.
B Coco seemed relaxed with him.
C Coco was barking at him.
D She recognised his voice.
32
What does the author mean by ‘she still wasn’t taking any chances though’?
A She was going to take advantage of the situation.
B She was not going to waste the opportunity.
C She was not going to take any risks.
D She was not feeling lucky.
33
What is the writer’s main purpose of writing this story?
A To warn others about the unforeseen future.
B To show the strong bond she has with her dog.
C To share an account of the events that took place that day.
D To share the precious memories of her dog and her family members.
34
Find the Word from the passage that has the meaning as follow:
Staying in the same position: not moving
A neatly
B demanding
C still
D latch
35
Find the Word from the passage that has the meaning as follow:
Happy or satisfied
A constantly
B led
C equal
D pleased
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Section E: Information Transfer 10% (Group A&B)
Read the following information on the different types of books and answer the questions that follow.
Athletics Records 40th Edition
Last up-dated in 1988, this book traces the various
athletics records broken by men. It has a new
design and is one of the best books written by
Peter Matthews.
Published by Index (1999)
RM89.00
Illustrated Encyclopaedia
Andy Dunn and Pam Young
Beautiful pictures and drawings of birds can be found
in this up-to-date nine-volume boxed set. A valuable
source of information for the whole family.
Published by Crown Limited (2001)
RM333.00
Malaysian Rivers
Tong Nam Ah
Encyclopaedia of Reptiles
Pauline Goodwill
Popular TV presenter Adam Ahmad explores some
of Malaysia’s most famous and beautiful rivers in
this wonderfully illustrated new book. It also
highlights Malaysia’s popular fishing spots.
This fully illustrated catalogue of various types of
reptiles tells you everything you want to know about
reptile care, their behaviour and habitats.
Brisk Sale Publisher (2000)
RM189.00
Laris Publisher (1998)
Classic Malaysian Cookbook
Chief Cornwallis - 2nd Edition
A collection of homemade family recipes ranging
from hot spicy curries to mouth-watering
desserts. Shows you how to cook the way
Grandma did.
Published by Sedap Food (2003)
RM51.99
Great Dinosaurs
Produced with the help of the Natural History
Museum, this superbly illustrated book by David
Lambert tells you everything you want to know about
pre-historic animals - mammoths, dinosaurs and
other large creatures.
RM35.00
Exist Publisher (2000)
RM259.00
Using the information on the different types of books, select the most suitable book for each person below. Write
the titles in the boxes.
1
2
3
4
5
Descriptions
Ravi loves fishing and wishes to find new places around Malaysia
to fish
Ahmad is interested in snakes and wants to get information about
these reptiles.
Mr Chong is planning to buy some books on birds for his young
children.
David is studying natural history and has to find information on
pre-historic animals.
Khatijah has to complete her assignment on various sportsmen
all over the world.
Titles of Books
(5 marks)
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Using the information on the different types of books, complete the sentences with short answers.
6. The author of Athletics Records is _________________________________________________________
7. Classic Malaysian Cookbook is a collection of _______________________________________________
8. Pauline Goodwill’s book was published by _______________________________________________
9. Information about well-known waterways in our country can be found in ________________________
10. In the Illustrated Encyclopaedia, we can find illustrations of ______________________________________
(5 marks)
Section F: Vocabulary 15%
Fill in each blank with the MOST APPROPRIATE word from the table below. (Group A&B)
collection
dream job
ordinary
prone to
horror
realized
alongside
turn around
fancy
eventually
1. She wore a __________ dress to the wedding, complete with sequins and lace.
2. As he walked down the street, he suddenly __________ that he had forgotten his wallet at home.
3. After a series of setbacks, things started to __________ and he began to see progress.
4.The movie was a __________ film filled with suspense and jump scares.
Answer:
5.The museum has an impressive __________ of ancient artifacts and artwork from various civilizations.
6.They walked __________ the river, enjoying the beautiful view.
7.It was just an __________ day, nothing out of the ordinary happened.
8.Despite the challenges, he persevered and __________ achieved his goal.
blogspot
hit
comes rain or shine
audiences
shield
involve
sword
pirates
sip
reckless
9.The new movie was a massive __________, attracting millions of viewers worldwide.
10.The play received rave reviews from __________, who were captivated by the performances.
11. She regularly shares her thoughts and experiences on her __________.
12.The knight raised his __________ to protect himself from the enemy's attack.
Answer:
13.In the famous tale, the brave hero wielded a mighty __________ to defeat the evil sorcerer.
14.The adventurous crew set sail on their ship, searching for hidden treasure like true __________.
15.The project will __________ various tasks, requiring teamwork and collaboration.
16.They are dedicated athletes who train diligently, __________, to improve their skills.
Section G: Tenses 10% (Group A&B)
Fill in each blank with the correct form of verbs given in brackets.
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The Arctic is also known as “The land of the midnight sun.” This is because in the artic, the sun only (1) __________ (sink)
lower in the sky. It (2) __________ (not set).
My mother (3) __________ (fall) from the stairs two years ago. Since then, she (4) __________ (suffer) from backache. At
present, she is seeing a chiropractor. Her back still hurts but the pain (5) __________ (be) not as severe as before. We (6)
__________ (plan) to go to China for a holiday, so we hope that she (7) __________ (recover) quickly so that she can go
with us on this holiday.
Paul avoids (8) __________ (use) chemicals on the vegetables he grows. He only uses compost (9) __________ (fertilise)
them. If he hadn’t done so in the first place, he (10) __________ (not become) a great farmer in the industry.
Section H: Idioms, Phrasal Verbs and Proverbs 10% (Group A&B)
Fill in each blank with the BEST answers.
To nip something in
the bud
Breaks down
A rude awakening
Come down with
Cook up
A red letter day
A red herring
Take on
Makes heads or tails
A bone of
contention
1. When flipping a coin, you can _________________.
2.____________ is something that distracts or misleads you.
3.__________________means to stop it at an early stage.
4. When you ______________, you create or invent something, often a story or an excuse.
5. If you ________________ an illness, you become sick or catch a disease.
6. When you ____________, you assume responsibility or undertake a task.
7.If something ____________, it stops working or fails to function properly.
8._________________ is a special and significant day.
9.When you experience something shocking or unpleasant, you have ________________.
10.______________is a subject or issue that causes disagreement or conflict.
Section I: Word Formations 10% (Group A&B)
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of words given in brackets.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
The noise came from a bunch of grown-ups acting __________ (child).
The United States is a __________ (majority) influence in the United Nations.
Bombing civilians is a crime against __________ (humane).
The building’s collapse was caused by __________ (weak) in several beams.
If you can’t __________ (fitness) all the cases in your car, I can take a few in mine.
It was the only thing that I could do – I don’t have to __________ (just) myself to anyone.
What fascinated us was the __________ (simple) and usefulness of the design.
Dragon is regarded as a __________ (symbolised) of power.
The books in the library are __________ (class) according to subjects.
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10.
She’s a __________ (special) in modern French literature.
Section J: Cloze Text (Matching)
You are going to read an article about internet usage amidst the pandemic. Five sentences have been removed from the
article. Choose from the sentences A to G the one which fits each gap (1 to 5). There are two extra sentences which you do
not need to use.
The Internet and Covid-19
Covid-19 pandemic has entirely changed many aspects of our lives. Workplaces, educational institutions and
entertainment facilities are completely shut. (1) __________. In this critical period of time, internet access has become a
necessity.
To begin with, internet has helped educators around the world to deliver their lessons through virtual learning platforms.
(2) __________. Integration of these platforms into education makes learning even more exciting compared to chalk and
talk method. At the same time, it allows students to experience face-to-face interaction with teachers just like in schools.
Besides online learning, the internet has made it easier for people to stay in touch with their beloved ones during pandemic.
(3) __________. Nevertheless, space is no longer a barrier for people now as they can immediately connect with their dear
ones via text messages or live video calls by using applications such as WhatsApp and Telegram. (4) __________.
Additionally, people can gain access to various information with just a click of mouse. This promotes extensive learning
since they don’t need to spend hours flipping through books or other resources to look for information. (5) __________.
Search engines will then present them with relevant details in a split second. This is ultimately useful to complete their
assignments or projects without any hassle.
Internet also plays a pivotal role in the field of entertainment. Internet based streaming services like Netflix and YouTube
are just a mere click away. These platforms allow people to watch latest shows and movies. On top of that, it is very
convenient as people can enjoy their favourite entertainment programs safely from the comfort of their own homes.
In conclusion, the internet is a boon to all and sundry especially in this critical period of time. Internet may not prevent
the onset of the pandemics but it still helps people to survive.
A
These applications have greatly
transformed the world of
communication.
E
At present time, people are unable to
meet their family and friends due to
travel restrictions.
B
We can now communicate with anyone
through text messages instantly.
F
Many online learning sessions are
based on lectures.
C
For instance, students are able to
search for any education related
information by typing in keywords.
G
People are forced to stay at home to
curb the spread of virus.
D
Some of virtual learning platforms
which teachers can conduct
interactive sessions are Google
Meet and Zoom.
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