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PEPERIKSAAN AKHIR TAHUN SEKOLAH – SEKOLAH
MENENGAH NEGERI PAHANG 2009
TINGKATAN SATU
BAHASA INGGERIS
12/1
Kertas 1
Nov
1 jam
Satu jam
JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU
Maklumat untuk calon
1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 40 soalan.
2. Jawab semua soalan.
3. Tiap-tiap soalan diikuti oleh empat jawapan, iaitu A, B, C dan D. Bagi setiap soalan,
pilih satu jawapan sahaja. Hitamkan semua jawapan anda pada kertas jawapan
objektif yang disediakan.
Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 15 halaman bercetak
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SECTION A
Question 1 - 10
Read the conversation below and answer the question that follows.
1.
By saying drop by, the lady is
A
saying that she is busy
B
asking the man to visit her
C
going to fetch the man
D
dropping her bags there
Read the horoscope below and answer the question that follows.
2.
The phrase red-letter day means
A
day you will remember
B
a difficult day
C
a quiet day
D
a busy day
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Read the newspaper headline below and answer the question that follows.
3.
The news report following the above headline will be about a
A
flood
B
fire
C
building
D
row of houses
Read the movie review below and answer the question that follows.
THE MIX UP
Jane Leed and Keeny Roberts star in this hilarious movie as the pair.
Audience laughed through out the movie as they try to sort out the
problem
4.
The word hilarious means
A
boring
B
funny
C
strange
D
tragic
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Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.
MIND YOUR HEAD
Low Ceiling
5.
The message of this sign is to warn people to
A
cover their heads
B
use another entrance
C
watch out for the ceiling
Analyse the graph below and answer the question that follows.
Survey on the Use of Electronic Items in Kg Sentosa
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Televisions
90 100
98%
VCD Players
Hi-fis
80
90%
60%
Telephones (10%)
Mobile Phones (8%)
Video Cassette Recorders (2%)
6.
The least popular electronic item owned by the Kampung Sentosa residents is the
A
video cassette recorder
B
hi-fi and mobile phone
C
television
D
telephone
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Read the table below and answer the question that follows.
Enrolment at KMM College
7.
Course
Males
Females
Law
65%
35%
Graphics and Designing
60%
40%
Mass Communication
35%
65%
Business Studies
55%
45%
Which of the following statements is true?
A
Most male students prefer to study law and graphic design.
B
Female students dislike mass communications.
C
Most female students are keen on business studies.
D
The College has poor enrolment.
Read the message below and answer the question that follows.
Dear Fay,
Please feed my puppy tonight. You will find the keys under the
floor mat.
Mona
8.
The message is to tell Fay to
A
eat first
B
go home first
C
lock the door
D
feed the puppy
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Read the label below and answer the question that follows.
The label makes it clear that the tin must not be
9.
A
used by children
B
seen by children
C
bought by children
Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.
VACANCIES FOR
Construction Engineers
- Degree in Engineering
- Minimum 2 years of working experience
- Able to handle projects
Good promotion prospects and fringe benefits.
Only short-listed candidates will be called to attend an interview.
10.
The word short-listed means those who
A
work hard
B
are interested
C
who are in the list
D
have been chosen
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SECTION B
Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best
answer from the options A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blank.
Hi,
11/
It’s been a long time since I received your email.
Are you busy ________(11) school projects? Know what? The Youth Club in my area
_______(12) organizing a trip to the Old Folks Home in Rompin.
We are going to ________(13) up the home and also help to plant some flowers in the
compound. We will be painting ________(14) house too. We also have to prepare a sketch to
entertain the old folks. Would you like to join us for the trip? Do say you’ll come. It will be more
________(15) having you around. Nini is going too. In fact, _________(16) brother is the one who
is organizing the trip. _________(17), we are giving full support to him. We really hope that the
trip ________(18) be a successful one.
Write me a reply as soon as possible, okay?
Shahila
11. A of
15. A fun
B on
B cheerful
C in
C amusing
D with
D interesting
12. A is
16. A she
B are
B his
C was
C her
D were
D their
13. A clean
17. A But
B cleans
B So
C cleaned
C Also
D cleaning
D However
14. A a
18. A may
B an
B will
C the
C can
D -
D could
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SECTION C
Question 19-21
Read the dialogue below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined
Siti
: Hello, Fatimah. I need a favour from you.
Fatimah
: Yes, Siti. How may I help you?
Siti
: Could we drop in Grace Boutique this afternoon?
(19)
: Of course. But you haven’t told me how I may be of help to you.
Fatimah
Siti
: I need you to help me pick out a dress for my engagement party next week.
(20)
: I’d love to do that.
Fatimah
: Thanks, Fatimah. I’m glad you didn’t turn down my request.
(21)
: You’re welcome
Siti
Fatimah
19.
20.
drop in
21.
turn down
A
visit
A
prove
B
fall
B
refuse
C
enter
C
disagree
D
require
D
discuss
pick out
A
sew
B
buy
C
choose
D
borrow
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Question 22-24
Read the text below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.
Lily was excited that her friend, Linda invited her for movie at Cineleisure. Hopefully,
she asked her mother for permission but her mother wanted to know who would keep an eye on
(22) her. When told that Linda’s mother would be going along, she was still hesitant about it. She
would have a word (23) with her father first. Lily tried to persuade her mother to give permission
saying only she went out once in a blue moon (24). Subsequently, she had to contend with
waiting for her father’s say.
22.
23.
24.
keep an eye on
A
play with
B
look after
C
dine together
D
walk along
have a word
A
talk
B
argue
C
whisper
D
quarrel
once in a blue moon
A
rarely
B
often
C
always
D
occasionally
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SECTION D
Questions 25-28 are based on the following pamphlet.
Road accidents are on the rise.
Often, road accidents are the result of carelessness.
Follow Road Safety Rules

Wear seatbelts while in moving car,
especially when the vehicle is moving
fast. In case the car stops suddenly, you
will not be thrown forward.

Check both sides of the road carefully
before crossing. The simple traffic rule
of looking left, right and left again
before crossing can save your life.

Do not cross behind a stationary bus,
lorry or van. When you are behind
these big vehicles, you can’t see
incoming vehicles. Neither will the
driver of the moving vehicle see you in
time.

When riding bicycles, do so in single
file at the side of the road. Do not cycle
side by side. Keep to the side of the
road at all times, especially when there
is heavy traffic.
It is better to be safe than sorry
sorry.
25
According to the pamphlet, most accidents are caused by
A vehicles
B carelessness
C heavy traffic
D fast-moving cars
26
The sentence It is better to be safe than sorry means
A it is better to follow safety rules instead of regretting it later
B it is better to remain safe instead of having to apologise later
C
it is better to wear seat belts all the time instead of saying sorry
D it is better to stay at home than to go out when there is heavy traffic
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Which of the following statements is true?
A
wear seatbelts so that you can be safe when the vehicle is not moving
B wear seatbelts so that you can save your life if you have to cross a busy road
C
wear seatbelts so that the drivers in other vehicles will be able to see you clearly
D wear seatbelts so that you will not be thrown forward when the car stops suddenly
28
The word carelessness in the pamphlet can be replaced with
A tiredness
B exactness
C
recklessness
D meaningless
Questions 29-34 are based on the following article.
Cats are interesting and adorable creatures. At times, they may seem distant and even unfriendly.
Unlike dogs, which are often quite affectionate and expressive, cats seem to keep to themselves a lot.
They are normally demonstrative.
Yet, there are many cat lovers who find them lovable and cuddly. At times, cats can be warm
and friendly. This can be seen when they curl up on their owners’ laps and nuzzle up to them.
Cats are remarkable animals. Here are some fascinating facts about them.
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Cats are said to be intuitive. They can predict volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and electrical
storms. Hours before an earthquake occurs, cats become very restless. They pick up their kittens
in their mouths and flee in panic from the house. It is as though they
know that something terrible is about to happen.
Cat owners are said to be healthier than people without pets. Stroking
and playing with cats can reduce stress. It makes the person calmer.
Some doctors recommend it as therapy and it has been known to work
well even in cases of mental illness and heart problems.
Everyone knows that cats get rids of rats. In the middle ages, the
Romans brought cats to get rid of the rats on the island. Anyone
caught killing a cat was severely punished.
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According to the first paragraphs, cats
A like to be on their own
B are friendlier than dogs
C
can be fairly demonstrative
D do not show much emotion
30
The word They in the passage refers to the
A
cats
B doctors
31
C
kittens
D
cat owners
What do cats do just before an earthquake?
A
They become calm and patient.
B They attack their owners in panic.
32
C
They chase kittens out of their homes.
D
They become restless and flee their homes.
The passage is mainly about
A facts on cats
B what cats can do
33
C
why people keep cats
D
how to take care of cats
Why did the Romans bring cats to Britain?
A To keep as pets
B To cure illnesses
34
C
To get rid of rats
D
To punish the British
The word warm in the passage can be replaced with
A gentle
B caring
C
cheerful
D affectionate
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SECTION E
Questions 35-37 are based on the following poem.
.
I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree
And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made.
Nine bean – rows will I have there, a hive for the honey bee
And live alone in a bee-loud glade.
And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow,
Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;
There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow
And evening full of the linnet’s wings.
I will arise and go now, for always night and day
I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore
While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey,
I hear it in the deep heart’s core.
William Butler Yeats
35.
The persona will do the following in Innisfree except
A
keep bees
B
live alone
C
work in an office
D
plant beans
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37.
Which of the following words best describes the mood of the poet?
A
Yearning
B
Tired
C
Joyful
D
Sad
The repetition I will arise and go now shows
A
that the poet likes to travel
B
that the poet has no friends
C
the journey he is already taking
D
the strong attraction of Innisfree
Question 38-40 are based on the extract from the story, Of Bunga Telur and Bally Shoes.
Jamal met a friend who suggested obtaining a personal loan. Again Jamal saw fresh hope. Jamal went to
the bank. The loan officer was most helpful and he said Jamal could borrow RM 5000. Five thousand
ringgit! Jamal’s heart leapt skyhigh. That’s it! All his problems are solved. But, wait Jamal! There’s a
catch. Look at the loan repayment scheme, it’s RM 500 for the first month and RM 400 every month
henceforth. Jamal’s heart sank. With his miniscule salary he couldn’t even buy cucumbers with the
money left over after the repayments. He cannot imagine his beautiful wife eating cucumbers every day.
38.
How much money was Jamal eligible to borrow?
A
RM 400
B
RM 5000
C
RM 500
D
RM 55000
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40.
Why did Jamal want a personal loan?
A
He wanted to buy a house
B
He wanted to go for a holiday
C
He wanted to finance his wedding
D
He wanted to buy a new television set
We can conclude that Jamal finally
A
obtained the loan
B
postponed his wedding
C
cancelled his plan to obtain a loan
D
had to ask his sister to finance his wedding
END OF QUESTION PAPER
GOOD LUCK!!
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