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EXCEL 2 SPM BI 2
Section A
(15 marks)
Questions 1-8
For each of the questions, read the questions first and then study the information given to
find the best answer. Then, circle A, B, C or D.
Question 1
Read the article below and answer the following question.
Bruce Lee, the Kung Fu legend, is still very much alive 30 years after his
death. The mere mention of his name will remind one of his martial arts
power and skills. In his films, he is one of the deadliest and most
charismatic characters to ever emerge, exterminating his enemies with his
bare hands. It is through the handful of films that this legend was born and
continues to live.
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What would be the most suitable title for the article?
A The Kung Fu Legend Lives On.
B A Charismatic Character.
C Kung Fu Action Films.
Question 2
Read the following advertisement and answer the following question.
HOUSEWIVES!!!
Want to find
 Some extra money?
 New friends?
 Better use of your free time?
We are introducing a new range of kitchenware
in Malaysia. We are looking for a part-time
saleswomen and we offer good commissions.
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What is the advertiser hoping to get?
A Extra sales people.
B Extra money for business.
C More free time for their workers.
D A new range of kitchen products.
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Question 3
NO PARKING CHARGES
AFTER 8 P.M
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The sign is telling car owners that
A cars cannot be parked here after 8 pm.
B cars cannot be parked before 8pm.
C parking is free after 8pm.
D parking is charged after 8pm.
Questions 4 - 5
Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.
COLOURS FOR EACH DAY
Did you know that colours affect our body and mind? They can
change the visual size of a room, create a mood and even heal
a person. Green has the most powerful impact in calming a
person. Red urges a person to go ahead and win. It has been
suggested that we should wear colours according to the days
that are governed by each planet because doing so can
activate human gland in various bodily functions. For instance,
red is appropriate for a person with low blood pressure while
blue stops overeating.
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According to the article, colours may affect the following except
A Body
B Mood
C Success
D Healing
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Which colour was not mentioned in the article ?
A Blue
B Green
C Red
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Question 6
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.
NOTICE
Please be informed that Nuri binti Ahmad NRIC No. 600528-08-5140 has
ceased employment with the Company with effect from 2 January, 2008.
Effective from this date, she is no longer authorized to transact any business on
behalf of the Company and the Company shall not be liable for any such
transactions.
LEGA SHIPPING & FORWADING BERHAD
6 January 2008
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According to the notice, when did Nuri binti Ahmad stop working with the company?
A 2 July 2008
B 2 January 2008
C 6 January 2008
D 6 July 2008
Question 7
Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.
GLASS SHINE
Towels for cleaning glass and mirrors 24 pieces for RM6.90
# easy
# convenient
# time-saving
Directions: Clean glass, windowpanes and
mirrors effectively by simply wiping with
towels. Does not require rinsing after wiping.
Contains: Less than 5% anionic surfactants.
Has other preservatives.
Caution: Keep out of the reach of children.
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Which statement is true of the advertisement?
A Glass Shine costs RM6.90 for two dozen pieces.
B The product does not contain preservatives.
C Glass Shine can be used to clean furniture.
Question 8
It was then , Jimmy learned a lesson never to aggravate zoo animals,
especially bears
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8 What do you think happened to Jimmy?
A He disturbed the bear when he was not suppose to and got injured by the bear.
B Jimmy disturbed the bear and a mob of people got angry at him.
C Jimmy disturbed the bear and met with an accident after that.
Question 9
READY-TO-GO-REPAIRS
WORKSHEET
CAR NO. (BAD 8888)
Details
Change oil
Check battery
Repair automatic lock
Adjust brakes
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Work to be
Done
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Completed
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According to the worksheet, what work still needs to be done on this car?
A Change oil
B Adjust brakes
C Repair automatic lock
Questions 10-15
Read the following passage and choose the best answers. Then circle A, B, C or D.
People from all over the world have come up with many innovative ideas to deal with
everyday waste. Nek Chand, who is very (10) ______ the massive amounts of rubbish being
generated in Chandigarh, India, has created an exquisite rock garden entirely from waste. He
is very (11) _____ his innovation. Every item in the garden has been artistically crafted from
used bottles, tyres, tins and plastic. People are (12) _______ how such simple items can be
used so cleverly. This unique garden is (13) ____ paying tourists daily. Many of them are
(14) _____ seeing what Nek Chand has done with ordinary rubbish. The local authorities are
also (15) _____ the revenue this ‘waste garden’ is generating. Until Nek Chand came along,
few would have guessed that simple household waste could be turned into a tourist attraction.
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A angry at
B fearful of
C interested in
D concerned about
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A eager for
B delighted with
C crowded with
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A pleased with
B talkative about
C curious about
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A amazed at
B keen on
C eager to
D interested in
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A horrified at
B astonished at
C disgusted at
D embarrassed at
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A happy about
B worried about
C upset about
D ambivalent about
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Section B
(10 marks)
Read the reviews below and then answer the following questions.
NIGHTLIFE
ASIAN PUB 2008
A pub that offers old and new Chinese songs. Regulars are usually businessmen and middlemanagement types.
Happy hour starts at 6p.m
Open : 4p.m – 2a.m (Sun. – Thur.)
4p.m – 3a.m. (Fri. & Sat.)
DEUTSCHLAND BEST
Serves exclusively 130 kinds of German beer with a variety of German Sauerkrauts as well as
continental dishes. Come and watch the German traditional dance and modern bands strike up
blasting good time.
Opens Daily : 3 pm – 3am
GLOBAL MUSIC BAR
Tribal to community. Plays music like reggae, rock, flamenco or classical tunes from all over
the world. Crowd favourite band, ‘The Roving’ from to heart of Australia’s Outback. All the
tunes that makes the world go round.
Happy Hours : 5p.m – 8p.m (Mon. – Fri.)
7p.m – 8p.m (Sat., Sun & eve of
public holidays)
CRAZY FEAT
Techno rules. No 50’s hit here or anything remote to classical. Move to the beat of remixes
and DJ’s mixes. All you need are a pair of good dancing shoes and hips that are ready to
move!
Entrance Fee of RM30.00
Wednesday : Ladies Night
Opens Daily : 4 p..m – 3 a.m (Mon. – Fri.)
4 p.m – 5 a.m (Sat. & Sun.)
SAXOPHONE LOFT
Come hear different people croon the sound of this sexy instrument. Charming place with a
Mediterranean feel. Jazz enthusiasts will definitely enjoy this place.
Happy hours : 6p.m – 8p.m
Open daily : 5p.m – 3a.m
BLUES AND BILLS
Music of the great guitar players. An era of great swing and groove. Come here musicians
belt out greatest numbers of blues and experience impromptu jam sessions.
Happy Hours : 6p.m – 8p.m
Open Daily : 5p.m – 3a.m
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Questions 16-21
Complete the task given below and identify the kind of music offered. Write your answers in
the spaces provided.
No.
Places
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CRAZY FEAT
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BLUES AND BILLS
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DEUTSCHLAND BEST
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GLOBAL MUSIC BAR
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ASIAN PUB 2008
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SAXAPHONE LOFT
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Types of Music
When is the ladies night for CRAZY FEAT?
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How is the place decorated in SAXOPHONE LOFT?
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Which places do not have ‘Happy Hours’?
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What do DEUTSCHLAND BEST serve?
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Section C
(25 marks)
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
1 Many of us may not realize or admit that we have unhealthy and even dangerous eating
habits. Undesirable eating habits are eating fewer food that have limited nutritional value,
food that is over processed or that contains inordinate amounts of fat, salt, sugar, artificial
ingredients and chemical preservatives. Replace them with good eating habits such as eating
more real food. This is food that is not overly processed and is close to its natural state such
as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, plain dairy products and fish. Making such a change will
not require you to drive miles out of your way to search for organic product in obscured
health food stores. Real food is found in any grocery store and most restaurants.
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Here are some guidelines on how to eat sensibly. Make a concerted effort to reduce
the amount of over processed and junk food you eat. Always consider the quality of food
that you eat. Start reading the labels of the food to avoid buying processed food that is more
artificial than real. When reading the ingredient list, check to see if sugar, fat or salt is among
the first three ingredients. If they are, the food has more of those ingredients than anything
else because ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. Now, look at the number
of fat grams. For every five grams of fat in a serving of food, you are eating the equivalent of
one teaspoon of fat. So, if one serving of a dish has twenty grams of fat, you are eating the
equivalent of four-and-a-half teaspoons of fat. Avoid eating at fast-food outlets because most
of their products are deep-fried or very high in fat, salt and sugar. If you do order fast-food
meals, do your homework by studying the nutritional guide available at most of these
restaurants and choosing the healthiest food on the menu.
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When eating at restaurants, remember that size matters. You should not order meals
with words that indicate meals that are even larger than the standard ones; namely, combo,
jumbo, king-size and supreme. Instead, order the smallest burger on the menu. Super-sized
burgers with all the toppings such as cheese and special sauces often contain half the calories
and all the fat you should eat in a day. Avoid all-you-can-eat buffets for you are likely to
overeat to get your money’s worth. If the people you are with insist on buffet dining, opt for
fresh fruits, salads with low-fat dressings, and steamed fish. Resist the temptation to go for
seconds.
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A healthy diet has these two keywords: moderation and balance. You can eat a
variety of food. Varying your diet provides a greater range of nutrients. Eating the same food
every day supplies your body with the same vitamins and minerals to the exclusion of others.
Watch the portions you eat. When it comes to food, you van have too much of a good thing.
Two servings of a low-fat food can contain as much or more fat as one percent of your total
daily calories. Consume lean meat such as skinless white-meat poultry, fish and low-fat
dairy products. Limit your intake of vegetable oils, butter, salad dressings and fried food.
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Keep your cholesterol consumption low. Cholesterol is found only in food made
from animal products such as meat, dairy foodstuffs and egg yolks. Eating such food in
reasonable portions can help keep your cholesterol within healthy limits. Eat the right kind
of carbohydrates. Eighty percent of your total carbohydrate intake should come from
complex carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, pasta, rice, barley, oatmeal and rice.
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Choose lean sources of protein. The leanest sources include skinless chicken breast,
egg white, skim milk, low-fat cheese, beans, fish and bean curd. Add vegetables to almost
everything you eat. When you cook with fat, use the monounsaturated kind. Olive oil, peanut
oil, and corn oil are high in monounsaturated fat that helps lower blood cholesterol. Avoid
excess sugar. Besides contributing to tooth decay, sugar is a source of calories that can
contribute to weight gain.
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Eating sensibly is not enough to ensure healthy life. Over the years, numerous studies
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have shown that exercise can protect against diseases and early death. Research suggests that
as little as thirty minutes of daily workouts such as walking, cycling or swimming can make
a big difference to our health. Moderate exercise is good enough. Survival gains achieved by
going from sedentary to moderately active are greater than those achieved by going from
moderately active to very active. Walking two miles per day can prolong life. So with the
combination of healthy eating and regular exercise, we are likely to live a healthier and
longer life.
Questions 26 – 30
Answer all questions. You are advised to answer them in the order set.
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Explain what is meant by ‘drive miles out of your way’ in the first paragraph?
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Then reading food labels, what should you take note?
(a) _____________________________________________________ (1 mark)
(b) _____________________________________________________ (1 mark)
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Pick two (2) words from the passage that indicate the meal is larger than the standard
one.
(a)_____________________________________________________ (1 mark)
(b)_____________________________________________________ (1 mark)
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How does one keep one’s cholesterol consumption low?
(c) _____________________________________________________ (1 mark)
(d) _____________________________________________________ (1 mark)
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Name two characteristics of healthy eating.
(e) _____________________________________________________ (1 mark)
(f) _____________________________________________________ (1 mark)
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Question 31
The passage describes the importance of healthy eating habits.
Write a summary in which you describe the guidelines of healthy eating habits.
Your summary must
 Be in continuous writing (not in note form)
 Not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below.
 Use material from lines 10 to 50
Credits will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original
meaning.
Begin your summary as follows:
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Section D
(25 marks)
Question 32
Read the poem There’s Been a Death in the Opposite House and answer the questions that
follow.
The neighbours rustle in and out,
The doctor drives away.
A window opens like a pod,
Abrupt, mechanically;
Somebody flings a mattress out,The children hurry by;
They wonder if It died on that,I used to when a boy.
a) Why do the neighbours ‘rustle in and out’?
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(1 mark)
b) Why is the doctor at the house?
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(1 mark)
c) What do the persona and the children have in common?
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(1 mark)
d) Why is the mattress thrown out? What does it tell you about the people in the house?
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(2 marks)
Question 33
Read the extract from The Necklace and answer the questions that follow.
She had no gowns, no jewels, nothing. And she loved nothing but that. She felt made for
that. She would have liked so much to please, to be envied, to be charming, and to be
sought after.
She had a friend, a former schoolmate at the convent, who was rich, and whom
she did not like to go to see anymore because she felt so sad when she came home.
But one evening her husband came home with a triumphant air and holding a
large envelope in his hand.
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a) What does ‘she felt made for that’ tells you about Mathilde?
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(1 mark)
b) Why did Mathilde not like seeing her former schoolmate?
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(1 mark)
c) What do you think is the content of the letter?
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(1 mark)
d) Do you think Mathilde has a good perception about her life? Why?
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(2 marks)
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Question 34
The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.
Jungle of Hope – Keris Mas
The Pearl – John Steinbeck
The Return – K.S. Maniam
Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.
34. What is the significance of the title to the story? Write your explanation with close
reference to the text.
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(15 marks)
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