Questions 9 — 15 are based on the following passage. Cod liver oil is a rich natural source of vitamins A and D. These vitamins help maintain resistance to infections and __9 __ healthy teeth and bones, More importantly, cod liver oi] __10__ also a very rich source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids pay a critical role in many functions in our body —_11___ are. essential for good health. The 12 of omega-3 fatty acids __13 ___ been recognised for over a decade to enhance brain development, maintain visual perception and aid the body's anti- inflammatory system. 14 ~_ omega-3 nutrients are found almost exclusively __15___ oily fish and cod liver Sil. In addition, children and adults alike can increase their intake of these fatty acids by eating more sources of it such as salmon, trout, mackerel, tuna and sardines. Adapted from The Star, July 2007 9 A promote 12 A profit 15 A in B_ promotes B benefits Be C promoted C success C by D promoting D achievements Day 10 A is 13 A has B are B had C am C have D was D having IL A so 14 A This B and B That € but C These D because D Those Questions 9 - 15 are based on the following passage. Malaysians enjoy having their favourite bowl of noodles or a glass of teh tarik with friends just about anywhere, even if it 9 sitting on sidewalks or road junctions. Such “hot” spots ——10_ a common sight during nights when international football matches are screened at restaurants late into the night, This had __11____ many food outlets to place tables and chairs outside their premises, often __12 parking lots, to cater to the large demand from their customers. However, this can get out of hand 13 __ pose a danger to the customers as cars try to squeeze past stretches of tables placed on both sides of the road. In an effort to solve __14 problem, Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Abd. Hakim Borhan had announced in August that temporary permits for such restaurants __15__ would be issued so they could operate outside their premises from September 1. 9 A mean 2A on Waa B means B over Bian) C meant C below e he) D meaning poland o IBA so 15 A. sellers 10 A is B but B vendors B are © and hawkers Cowas D because D operators D were 11 A encourage B encourages € encouraged D been encouragedQuestions 9 - 15 are based on the following passage. Kuala Lumpur: According to a survey conducted by a local insurance organisation, most Malaysians are not only ill-prepared for retirement but are also unconcerned about their twilight years. The survey __9 that more than 80% of the 1038 respondents surveyed __10___ indifferent on the need to prepare __11___ financially for retirement. The study also revealed that only 34% saved regularly for retirement. According to the chief executive officer of the organisation, the survey showed that Malaysians clearly 12 __ what they wanted to do when they retire. 13", the majority were not actively planning for 14 retirement. He pointed out that many Malaysians wanted to travel, spend time with their family __15_ be more involved in the community when they stopped working. For this he added, “Financial security is crucial to fulfil these dreams.” Adapted from The Star, August 2007 9 A reveal B reveals 12 A know 14 A his C revealed B knows B her D revealing € knew © our D knowing D their 10 A is B are 13 A However 15 A and C was B Therefore B but D were © Although Cor D Even though D so 1 A itself B himself C ourselves D themselves Questions 9 — 15 are based on the following passage. Scientists have discovered the universe's largest known planet. 9 __ planet is a giant ball made mostly of hydrogen that is 20 times larger than Earth and circling a star 1400 light-years away. They believe that the planet __10 1.7 times the diameter of Jupiter which is the largest planet in __11____ solar system. In addition, they have __12 that this planet has a temperature of 1260 degrees Celsius. ‘According to a rescarch scientist at the Lowell Observatory and lead author of an article announcing the findings, the __13____ of the planet is not firm and a person would probably sink into it. * The planet was discovered __14 a star in the constellation Hercules. The new planet, called TrES-4, was first spotted last year. Later, the discovery was confirmed other scientists at Caltech, Harvard University and the W.M. Keck Observatory in Hawai ‘The Lowell Observatory is best known for discovering Pluto in 1930, which has since been demoted from its status as a planet. Adapted from The Star, August 2007 9 A This 12 A discover 14 A circle B That B discovers B circles C These C discovered € circled D Those D discovering D circling a 5 ae 13 A. surface 15 A by C was B climate B to D were C atmosphere C with D surroundings D from 1 A its B his C our D theirQuestions 9 to 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each blank. Life is not easy when you are terrified of electricity, as one woman called Donna knows all too well. If she gets ___9 __ a light switch or a thunderstorm, the 43-year-old writer becomes so terrified that she can think of nothing but fleeing. The 10 for Donna’s extreme condition is electro-phobia, or the morbid fear of electricity. The list of phobias is growing every day and is now 11 ____ online at www.phobialistcom, where more than 500 human fears are listed alphabetically. Some may be harmless but other fears, __12____acrophobia (the fear of heights), can be extremely dangerous. Most people deal with phobias as the situation occurs. I have heard of one student who stapled together two pages of a textbook to 13 ___ flipping it open at a page with a photo of a snake, There was also a teacher who was so terrified of cats that she would ask her daughter to look carefully around an unfamiliar store for any cats and give the all-clear__14___ she agreed to enter. Such tactics are usually only temporary at best. 15 to science, treatment for most phobias is now available. What matters is that you have a plan to deal with your phobia, 9 A towards 12 A except 15 A Thank B past B from B> Thanks C near C_ like C ‘Thanked. D~ with D as D_ Thankful 10 A idea 13° A manage Bterm B_ avoid Cc mark Cs check D_ concept D_ stop 11 A find 14 A after B finds B- when C found C_ while D finding D before