Questions 1 – 10 are based on the information

given.

3 Which of the following statements is not true?

1The Health Eating Centre encourages patrons
A to do workouts
B to exercise more
C not to eat foods rich in fats
D not to eat foods rich in carbohydrates
A Goodmaid wiper sheets can be used to wipe
computer screens.
B Goodmaid wiper sheets are suitable for
untidy people.
C Goodmaid wiper sheets are made overseas.
D Goodmaid wiper sheets clean well.

Table of Contents of a Magazine KUALA LUMPUR – Mystery surrounds the

Contents Pages death of a woman and the serious injuries
Time Management Tips 1 – 10 suffered by her husband in their
Star Struck – Eddie Murphy 11 - 15 apartment in Batu Caves on Thursday
Types of Workouts 16 - 20 night.
Increase your Vocabulary 21 - 22 Alerted by their neighbours, police
went to the unit and found the 42-year
old housewife hanged and her husband
2 A person who is interested in reducing unconscious with stab wounds. A knife
tension in his daily life will most probably was found next to the man.
read pages ________ of the magazine.
A 1 – 10
B 11 – 15 A suitable headline for the news is
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C 16 – 20 A Man found stabbed and wife hanged
D 21 - 22 B Couple found dead at apartment
C Batu Caves tragedy
D An unusual death

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 8 Which statement best describes the graph?
A Day 2 had fewer visitors than day 1
during the sale period.
B The number of people on Day 3 was five
thousand.
5 The above sign is usually seen in a C Day 1 was the most crowded day during
A hotel the sale period.
B school D Day 4 is the least crowded day during the
C restaurant sale period.
D four-storey flat

9 Why couldn’t Jimmy go to the party?

A A bee stung him in the eye.
B A bee was in his room.
6 The word grumps refers to C A bee entered his eye.
A ill temper D A bee was on his bed.
B exhaustion
C disposition
D physical weakness
Breakfast at Starpoint
Simply makes your day brighter
- Muffins
NOTICE - Sandwiches
It is unlawful to dispose of waste, trash and - Cakes
other garbage into the sea.
Purchase a warm Breakfast Pie and receive a
complimentary cup of freshly brewed coffee. Our treat
Miri Municipal Council is from 30 May to 30 June.

7 The notice is put up to curb

A air pollution 10 Which of the following statements is true?
B land pollution A The offer lasts for a month.
C water pollution B Eating a breakfast pie brings luck to the
D radioactive pollution customer.
C The variety of food served for breakfast
is limited.
D All customers will get a free cup of coffee
when they order any type of food.
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Questions 11 – 18 are based on the following Questions 19 – 21
text. Read the conversation below and choose
the best meaning for the phrases
Endangered Sun Bear Dies underlined.
Gerry : You were great. You did not
Miri, Tues. – An endangered sun bear died from
turn a hair (19) when Julian
neglect in Miri yesterday. It was locked up in an
attacked you.
iron cage and used as a showpiece _______(11)
Ali : His criticisms don’t bother me.
visitors in a private farm.
Everyone knows he was talking
It died when the owner _______(12) it
through his hat (20).
in a forest. A group of European tourists, who
Gerry : So you’re going to leave it as
happened to pass the place had lodged a
that?
_______(13) to the authorities earlier on.
Ali : I suppose so. I have my hands
A spokesman for the Miri Wildlife
full (21) on other matters.
Department said that action would be taken
________(14) the owner. The sun bear is not
aggressive and is the _______(15) in the bear 19 did not turn a hair
family. It is classified as _______(16) A remained seated
endangered and protected species. It is B did not turn pale
unknown how many are left in the C remained calm
_________(17). What is certain, though, is that D did not reply
their _________(18) is steadily decreasing. If
left unprotected, they will become extinct one 20 talking through his hat
fine day. A talking while scratching his
head
B talking and wearing his hat
11 A attract C to attract
C talking foolishly
B attracts D attracting D talking loudly

12 A was hiding C hide 21 have my hands full

B hides D hid A am busy with
B am stuck with
C am heaped with
13 A complain C complaint
D am stormed with
B complains D complaints
Questions 22 – 24
14 A at C for Read the letter below and choose the best
B on D against meaning for the phrases underlined.
Dear Chui Phoon,
15 A smaller C most small I hope this letter finds you in
B smallest D more small good health. Sweetha informed me
about the quarrel between you two. Both
16 A a C the of you cannot carry on (22) like this, not
an - talking to each other. You two have
B D
been good friends ever since I can
remember. What is wrong? I am really
17 A forest C field
taken aback (23) with you, Chui Phoon.
B wild D open You can always count on (24) me to help
you in this matter. Patch up with
18 A numbers C figures Sweetha, okay?
B number D figure Jeremiah

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22 carry on 25 You can probably find this notice in a
A progress A comic
B continue B novel
C disallow C textbook
D follow D newspaper

23 taken aback 26 The phrase inhibit means

A angry A assist
B disturbed B hinder
C unhappy C support
D surprised D encourage

24 count on 27 The seminar will be held in

A fall on A Dynamic Training Academy
B step on B Dr Kareena’s house
C carry on C Kedah
D depend on D Hotel North Star

Questions 25 – 28 are based on the following 28 The following people will enjoy a 10%
notice discount except
A parents
DYNAMIC TRAINING ACADEMY B students
Presents C academicians
D senior citizens
STUDY SMART, SCORE As
A One-day Seminar Questions 29 – 34 are based on the
Presenting International Speakers: following newspaper report.
 Dr Kareena Khan Zairin : Why are you so downcast,
 Dr. Saif Majid Gillian?
 Dr. Mohan Dass Gillian : My sister has just given birth to
a Down Syndrome baby.
Come and find out: Zairin : What is Down Syndrome (DS)
 The factors that inhibit one’s interest in baby?
learning Gillian : You know, babies who have
 How to focus and concentrate in class abnormal features like flatter
 How to make learning interesting faces, misshapen ears, upward
 How to boost your brain power slanting eyes and somewhat
 And more... larger tongues.
Zairin : I’m so sorry to hear that. Did
Venue:
the doctor explain why it
Jade Room, Hotel North Star
happened?
Jalan Kirana Dua
Gillian : He said that the baby has an
Petaling Jaya
extra chromosome. Normal
Date: 11 June 2009
people have 46 chromosomes
Time: 9.00am – 2.30pm but he has 47.
Fee: RM35 (inclusive of refreshments) Zairin : Why does this occur?
Gillian : The doctor cannot give an
*Students, parents and academicians are entitled answer, but he said that the older
to a 10 % discount. the mother, the greater the risk.
Please call Ms Gracy Singh at 03-42525432 for Zairin : So, is your sister very old?
more information. Gillian : She’s forty years old.

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 Zairin : I see. So did the doctor tell her
what to expect?
Gillian : He said kids with DS start
walking later. They may have
heart defects, stomach or
intestinal problems and are
susceptible to eye or ear
infections. They may even
develop leukaemia.
Zairin : How’s your sister taking it?
Gillian : She’s very positive. The doctor
said modern medicines can
prevent infections and surgery
can correct heart, stomach and
intestinal problems.
Zairin : Do you think I can visit your
sister to give her moral support?
Gillian : Sure. I’m going to the hospital
now. Come along.
29 A Down Syndrome baby has the following
physical features except
A upward slanting eyes
B misshapen ears
C a flatter face
D big toes
30 Gillian’s sister probably gave birth to a DS
baby because
A she was sick
B she gave birth late in life
C she had extra chromosomes in her
body
D her husband had extra chromosomes in
his body
31 According to the doctor, children with DS
may experience the following medical
conditions except
A speech defect
B heart problems
C a form of cancer
D ear and eye infections
32 The word downcast means
A lost
B sick
C depressed
D disoriented
33 What can help a DS child to lead a more
comfortable life?
A Surgery and special education
B Modern medicines and surgery
C Modern medicines and family support
D Family support and special education
34 From the text, we can conclude that Zairin
A pities Gillian’s sister
B is Gillian’s best friend
C is full of empathy for Gillian’s sister
D blames the doctor for the birth of a DS
baby
Questions 35 -37 Read the conversation
below and choose the best meaning for the
expressions underlined
Miss Goon : I am really disappointed in
you. You did the same mistake more than
once. I want an explanation. It is time to pull
up your socks.
Johari : Well, Miss Goon …I am
not going to beat about the bush. I will tell
you what happened.
Miss Goon : That’s good. Please come
straight to the point. Otherwise you will be
suspended for a year from the team.
35 pull up your socks
A to wear long socks
B to wear the socks properly
C to improve in what you are doing
D to be the best in what you are doing
36 beat about the bush
A to talk about the bush
B to talk around the bush
C to talk about other unnecessary things
D to talk about other students near the bush.
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37 come straight to the point

A speak in point form

B speak directly
C give important points
40 Chesterlea Grange is a special school for
D speak indirectly
children who
A have physical disabilities
Questions 38 – 40 are based on the extract
B are brilliant in Mathematics
from the short story Flipping Fantastics.
C can do well in drama classes
D enjoy working with computers
Tristan

Last night I was ecstatic. The play put me on real

high. Everyone said I was wonderful as Tom
Sawyer. I know I said my lines perfectly and
everyone else was brilliant too. The paint on the
scenery had actually dried and none of it fell over.
The sound system worked and none of the lights
shattered with the heat. It was all wonderful.

Today, I feel like a tyre that has burst, totally

deflated. Last night was the last time that James
and I will be at school together. It’s the grand
parting of the ways but I’m not sure I’m ready for
it. Mum says she is worried about James, but
what about me? At least James will have all his
friends at his new school. Nearly everyone in our
class is going to Highfields. James should be really
happy there. But no one is going to Chesterlea
Grange with me. It’s miles away and I’ll only be
able to come home at the weekends. I wish that
time could have stopped still last night, and we
could have stayed at our school forever.

38 Last night Tristan felt ecstatic. That

means he was
A very happy
B a little confused
C highly successful
D completely surprised

39 Which of the following statement is NOT a

reason why Tristan feels totally deflated
A He will miss all his friends
B He will be staying away from home
C He cannot act as Tom Sawyer again
D His brother will be going to a different
school