SEKOLAH MENENGAH AGAMA TARBIAH DINIAH

UJIAN BULANAN 1 FEBRUARI 2015

BAHASA INGGERIS
NAME :
CLASS : 2
A. Read the text below and answer the questions that follow :

The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) is an interesting spot which gives us an insight into
the countrys tropical forests. Genting Highlands Resort offers fun and excitement for the whole family.
Frasers Hill is an ideal retreat for weary travelers. Then there is Port Dickson for those who love waters.
Kuala Selangor and Kampung Kuantan are famous for bird watching and seeing fireflies.
If Malacca is loved for its historical importance, thus the royal town of Seri Menanti in Kuala Pilah
district should interest folks the same. The royal town of Seri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan is located at the
foothills of a mountain range about 35 kilometers from Seremban and 11 kilometers from Kuala Pilah
Town.
A famous attraction is the Seri Menanti Palace built in 1905 without the use of a single nail. It is now
known as the Muzium Di Raja (Istana Lama) Seri Menanti. The four-storey building is the work of two
local carpenters namely Kahar and Taib. This palace once housed the Sekolah Menengah Agama Tinggi
until 1964 and thereafter was left vacant until 1992.

1. What does FRIM stand for?

______________________________________________________________________________[2 marks]
2. What are Kuala Selangor and Kampung Kuantan famous for?
______________________________________________________________________________ [2 marks]
3. Where is Seri Menanti located?
______________________________________________________________________________ [2 marks]
4. State true or false for the following statements.
i. Malacca is located at the foothills of a mountain range about 35 kilometers from Seremban. (
ii. Seri Menanti palace was built without the use of a single nail. (
)
iii. The palace was unoccupied in 1964. (
)

[3 marks]
5. Synonym for famous is _________________.

[1 mark]

B. Read the text and complete the sentences below :

SAIL AWAY, SAIL AWAY
Pulau Duyung is a small and beautiful island. It is located at the mouth of the Terengganu River. Many local
visitors go there during weekends and school holidays. It is also a favourite destination among foreign tourists.
The villagers on this small island build wooden fishing boats for a living. Their skills in building boats are
passed down from one generation to another. These boats are made of kayu cengal, a yellowish hardwood found in
tropical forests.
Now, boat-building in Pulau Duyung has become a big and modern industry. So if you and your family plan to
own a boat, Pulau Duyung is the best place to go to.
1. Many people visit Pulau Duyung during ______________________________.
2. The skills in making boats are passed down from ______________________.
3. We can find kayu cengal in ________________________.

[3 marks]

C. Match the expressions and responses below

Justin

Selena

1. Hi! Selena.

a. Im fine, thank you.

2. How do you do?

b. Yes, Ive done it. I wrote about my

ambition.

3. Have you done your English homework?

c. When I grow up, I want to be a singer.

What about you, Justin?

4. Selena, what would you like to be when

you grow up?

d. I think I have a beautiful voice. I always win

in singing competition. I think I can be a
famous singer. Who is your favourite
football player?

5. I want to be a Grofessional football player

because I have great football skills. Selena,
why do you want to be a singer?

e. My family always support me. I hope that I

can perform at international concerts.

6. My favourite football player is Lionel Messi.

He is the best football player in the world.
Who encouraged you to be a singer?

f.

Thank you Justin. I hope youll achieve

your ambition too.

g. Hello Justin.

7. Wow! Thats fantastic! Im sure youll

succeed.

[7 marks]

-END OF QUESTIONS-

ANSWER
A:
1. The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia.
2. Kuala Selangor and Kampung Kuantan are famous for bird watching and seeing fireflies.
3. Seri Menanti is located at the foothills of a mountain range about 35 kilometers from Seremban and 11
kilometers from Kuala Pilah Town.
4. i) False
ii) True
iii) False
5. Popular.
B:
1. weekends and school holidays
2. one generation to another
3. tropical forests