Assessment Test

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Each question in this paper is followed by four possible answers. Choose the best answer from the answers marked A, B, C and D. Question 1 10 are based on the information given.

THINK BEFORE YOU PRINT

3. What is the message above? A Printing is a waste B It is safer to print later C Print less, save the forest D Thinking is an important process 1. How can you save the environment? A Do not use light bulbs. B Act well to save the environment. C Think before you switch off the lights. D Switch off the lights when you leave the room.
Look at this cute girl. Isnt she sweet! Oh, I beg to differ! Why dont you look after her for a while? Im sure you will change your mind.

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Hi En, I think I will give the movie a miss. Enjoy yourself. Rui Yi

Which of the following statements is true? A En is inviting Rui Yi to go for a movie. B Rui Yi will miss going to movies with En. C Rui Yi intends to go to the movie with En. D Rui Yi does not intend to go to the movie.

Ipoh: The cries of a hungry one-month old baby saved the lives of his family after a fire broke out in Kampung Baru Air Kuning, Tapah.
2. The expression I beg to differ means A Ann disagrees with Sally. B Ann agrees wholeheartedly. C Sally begs Ann to look after the baby. D Ann begs Sally to look after the baby. 5. Which of the following is a suitable title for the newspaper report above? A Fire alerts baby B Babies cry during fire C Family saves crying baby D Hungry baby saves family

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Great deals on home appliances!

6. Which of the following is on offer? A Textile B Furniture C Computer D Washing machine

ATTENTION: ANGLERS (No age limit) A competition will be held as follows: Date: 22 August 2013 Venue: Hans Lake Time: 9a.m.-3 p.m. Attractive prizes to be won! 1st prize: RM 1,000 2nd prize: RM 700 3rd prize: RM 500 9. What is the event advertised? A A rowing competition B A fishing competition C A raft making competition D A floral arrangement competition

REGALD CAMPUS OPEN DAY

Let your journey begin here.

7. What kind of advertisement is this? A Movie B Education C Restaurant D Travel agency

Subscribe Our Nature for a year and get a complimentary copy of Wild Life today!
8. What would you get if you subscribe Our Nature for a year? A A free copy of Wild Life B Subsidized rate for Wild Life C A special edition of Our Nature D A complement from Our Nature

10. Where can you see this sign? A Parks B Cinema C Canteen D Public library

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Questions 11 20 are based on the following text. Taking up a hobby helps you to reduce stress. 11 several factors must be considered when choosing a hobby. Work space, equipment needed, time, budget and the end result of your new hobby 12 among the factors that you need to consider. The end result of your hobby is what your project 13 like when it is 14 . If you are not sure how your first few projects will turn 15 , then its best to start small. Your budget is 16 major consideration when choosing a new hobby 17 if you cannot afford the hobby, it may stress you up even more. Time is an important factor when choosing your hobby. How much time do you have 18 hand? Work space is also another important consideration. If you do not 19 much space in your house, it 20 not be advisable to take up a hobby that needs a lot of space and many types of equipment. 11. A Thus 12. A is 13. A look 14. A complete 15. A up 16. A a 17. A because 18. A in 19. A has 20. A shall B However B am B looks B completes B out B an B while B on B have B may C Though C are C will look C completing C on C the C then C at C had C has D Since D were D looked D completed D in D D as a result D by D having D must

Questions 21 23 Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined. Sing Hong : We are going against (21) the best volley ball team in the district. The game will start at nine. I going off now. I dont want to be late. Ju Hong : Hang on (22) while I grab my shirt. I am not going to miss this game. Sing Hong : Arent you supposed to complete your project work? Ju Hong : Oh! That can wait. I think I have already run out of (23) ideas. Maybe after watching your game, ideas will come pouring in! 21. going against A fighting with C teaming with B competing with D training with 22. Hang on A wait for a while B think again C consider carefully D tell me about it 23. run out of A no more supply of B to be exhausted C to carry on D to get some idea TC3

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Questions 24 26 Read the text below and choose the best meaning for the expressions underlined. Kota Bahru, Tuesday: A fight broke out between two students during recess time. Both students were not injured as the discipline teacher arrived in time. However, they were let off with a stern warning. One student Suraj blamed the other for being too much (24). He claimed that Raju wanted to fight with him when he accidentally tripped onto him after buying a bowl of noodles. Raju defended himself saying that Suraj made him lose his cool (25) when instead of apologising scolded him. Suraj denied doing that. He merely said that Raju tried to find fault with (26) him so that he did not have to accept the blame for the accident. The discipline teacher sent the two boys for counselling. 24. too much A angry B dishonest C unreasonable D hot-tempered 25. lose his cool A become sad B become unsure C become disturbed D become angry Questions 27 32 are based on the following banner. 26. find fault with A fight B argue C blame D blame

Play your part. It is our responsibility.

Turn off the tap when we brush our teeth or shave. We can save up to 10 gallons a day. Stop throwing waste in the toilet bowl. Every time you flush trash down the toilet, you waste 3-7 gallons of water. Do not use a hose to wash the car. Soap down the car with a pail of soapy water. Then use the hose to rinse it off.

Wash only full loads of laundry. Most washers use between 30 and 45 gallons per load!

Take shorter showers five minutes or less is best.

Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and walkways.

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 27. What is the message conveyed in the poster? A Save water B Water is scarce C Shaving is not allowed D Do not use the toilet bowl. 28. Which of the following is true? A You should not use the toilet bowl at all. B You should not flush the toilet bowl after use. C The toilet bowl is effective in flushing away waste. D The toilet bowl should not be used to throw trash. 29. What should you do when you brush your teeth? A Flood the toilet. B Turn off the tap. C Leave the tap on. D Do not use water. Questions 33 40 are based on the following text.

30. What should you do to clear the dust and trash along the driveway? A Wash it. B Ignore it. C Sweep it D Collect it. 31. Which of the following is an effective way to conserve water when you bathe? A Take long baths. B Soak in a bath tub. C Bathe quickly under a shower. D Take long showers instead of using bath tubs. 32. Which of the following is an effective way of conserving water? A Bathing in a full bath tub. B Using a pail to wash the car. C Leaving the tap running while shaving. D Using the washing machine to wash a few pieces of clothes.

It is natural to get angry sometimes. At times, it is anger that moves one to take action on things that need to be changed in our lives. Trying to live a life without anger is unnatural and may one day lead to more problems if they are expressed in unhealthy ways. We can manage anger by finding the root cause of our problem and express our anger in healthy ways. When you get angry, calm yourself down and find out what exactly makes you angry. If a friend tends to make you angry by doing things that irritate you, manage your anger by moving away from him or her. Get to know other friends and move around with others and reduce your contact with the person. Learn effective communication skills so that we can communicate our boundaries to others so that others understand us and we do not make others angry. If you are under a lot of stress, get quality sleep, healthy diet and have some time for hobbies and creativity. You should also talk about it to your friends and family members so that you feel better. You may feel like crying or screaming when anger overwhelms you. Practise breathing exercise as it is a good way to manage your anger and it can help to calm you down. Take up some exercise that you enjoy doing to take your mind off your problem. If stress gets out of hand, get help and support from others. You may even need to examine your lifestyle and perhaps get expert advice from therapists. Manage your anger before it controls your life. (Adapted from : http://stress.about.com/od/relationships/a/anger_manage.htm)

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 33. Why is anger sometimes necessary in life? A It makes you a better person. B It makes you change your lifestyle. C It makes you take action in your life. D It makes people understand you better. 34. According to the text, what is a possible effect of trying to live a life without anger? A It makes your life better. B It may lead to more problems. C It makes you a healthy person. D It leads to an unnatural lifestyle. 35. What is the first step towards managing anger? A Find the effect of the problem. B Find the reason of the problem. C Find the solution of the problem. D Find the friend that causes the problem. 36. What can improve the relationship between people? A Healthy diet B Good contact C Healthy lifestyle D Effective communication skill 37. Which of the following words in the text means annoy? A calm B angry C irritate D manage 38. Who can give expert advice? A others B friends C therapists D family members 39. What should you do when the reason for your anger is a friend who makes you angry? A Avoid the person. B Speak to the person. C Scream at the person. D Communicate with the person. 40. Which of the following does not help to reduce stress? A Take up a hobby. B Have a good sleep. C Take up some exercise. D Keep your problem to yourself.

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1 hour 30 minutes SECTION A [25 marks] You were queuing up to buy your food at the canteen. You saw an accident. Write a report on what had happened.

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canteen full long queue ordered hot noodles

two boys waited apologised bought drink and sandwiches

gave a cry hot soup spilt over her slipped and fell

immediately rushed notify teacher

teacher instructed canteen operator clean up helped sick room

two boys waited apologised bought drink and sandwiches

When writing your article: you may use all the notes given elaborate on your writing to make it more interesting. make sure it is not less than 120 words.

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SECTION B [15 marks] [Time suggested: 20 minutes] 1. Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.

The rivers a singer, As he dances along, The countryside echoes The notes of his song. The rivers a monster, Hungry and vexed, Hes gobbled up trees And hell swallow you next.

(a) Name two things that the river does that is dangerous to man. (i) (ii) (a) Why is the river described as a singer? [1 mark] 2. The following are the graphic novels studied in literature compment in English Language. Black Beauty Anna Sewell The Boscombe Valley Mystery Arthur Conan Doyle Journey to the Centre of the Earth Jules Verne Based on one graphic novel above, write on an important message. Give evidence from the text to support your answer. Your response should be: not less than 50 words in continuous writing (not in note form) [2 marks]

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SECTION C [10 marks] Read the passage and complete the following task. Acne is a common problem among teenagers but there are ways to prevent breakouts. Wash your face twice a day with warm water and a mild soap made for people with acne. Gently massage your face with circular motions. Do not scrub as scrubbing can cause the skin to become irritated. After cleansing, dermatologists recommend applying lotion containing benzoyl peroxide. This will decrease oil and bacteria. Do not pop pimples because this can cause swelling and redness, and even scarring. Avoid touching your face with your fingers or leaning your face on objects that collect sebum like your phone. Touching your face can spread the bacteria that cause pores to become inflamed and irritated. To keep bacteria at bay, wash your hands before applying anything to your face, such as treatment creams or makeup. If you wear glasses or sunglasses, make sure you clean them frequently to keep oil from clogging the pores around your eyes and nose. Remove your makeup before you go to sleep. Keep hair clean and out of your face to prevent additional dirt and oil from clogging your pores. If your acne is serious, talk to a dermatologist. Write a summary on the effects of playing computer games escessively. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not in note form) be written in one paragraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: To prevent acne breakouts, every teenager should wash their face ...

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