MODUL UPSR BAHASA INGGERIS

TAHUN 2016
FASA 1

BAHASA INGGERIS SJK

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 PANEL OF MODULE WRITERS

COORDINATOR

Encik Choong Kok Hung

Ketua Penolong Pengarah Bahasa

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR

Puan Siti Masyurah binti Mohamad Takhir

Penyelia Kanan Bahasa

MODULE WRITERS

1 PUAN LIM BEE CHIN SJKC SIN KWANG, SUNGAI PETANI

2 ENCIK ROY P’NG CHIN LIN SJKC PEKAN LAMA , SUNGAI PETANI

3 PUAN R. RAJA SUMATHI SJKT SARASWATHY, SUNGAI PETANI

4 ENCIK LAW KUAN POH SJKC KEAT HWA S, ALOR SETAR

5 ENCIK MAH ZHI JIAN SJKC KEAT HWA H, ALOR SETAR

6 PUAN CHIN DA A/P BUN TIANG SJKC YEOK CHEE, BALING

7 PUAN D KIRAN SJKT KULIM, KULIM

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 CONTENT

PART A
SOCIAL EXPRESSIONS

PART B
GRAMMAR

PART C
VOCABULARY

PART D
COMPREHENSION

SUGGESTED ANSWERS

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PART
A
SOCIAL EXPRESSIONS

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 GIVING ENCOURAGEMENT

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

1.
I’ve let my parents
down. I failed my
English test.

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I’m sorry, Mum. I

broke my doll.
2.

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I lost my kitten. I’ve been

looking for it since last
week.

3.

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 EXPRESSING SORROW

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

1.
Son, always remember
you’re unique, just like
everyone else.

Answer:

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2.

I’m sure you

can do your
Answer:
Maths well if
you practise ________________________________________
often.
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3.

Answer:

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Don’t worry Lina.
Your cat will be ________________________________________
fine.

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 EXPRESSING CONCERN

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

(a)

I am much better,
Answer :
thank you.
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(b)

Answer :

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My stomach
hurts.

(c)

Answer :

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I will. You take
care too.

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 EXPRESSING HAPPINESS

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

(a)

Our team won the Answer :

Science quiz.
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(b)

Mother, I am Answer :
selected as a
school prefect. ________________________________

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(c)

Answer :
I have two tickets for the
new movie. ________________________________

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 ACCEPTING INVITATION

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

Answer:

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Answer:

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3
Answer:

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 EXTENDING INVITATION

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

Answer:

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2
Answer:

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3
Answer:

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 GIVING OPINIONS

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

Answer:

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Do you think I should
________________________________________
buy this handbag?

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Answer:

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3 What do you think

of Malaysia? Answer:

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 DECLINING INVITATION

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

Answer:

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2
Answer:

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3
Answer:

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 EXPRESSING SYMPATHY

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

Answer:

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2
Answer:

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3
Answer:

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 MAKING AND RESPONDING TO SUGGESTIONS

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

Answer

Let’s clean it up.

Answer

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Answer

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 It’s late. Let’s go home now.

Answer

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Answer

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Let’s go to the park.

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VOLUNTEERTING TO COMPLETE A TASK AND SHOWING APPRECIATION

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

Answer:
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[2 marks]
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[2 marks]
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PART
B
GRAMMAR

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 ADJECTIVES
Choose the best answer.
1. Hang Tuah owned a __________________________ ship.
A fast old China B fast China old
C old China fast D China old fast

2. This _____________ carpet belongs to Aladdin.

A old Persian brown B Persian old brown
C old brown Persian D brown Persian old

3. Hang Jebat put his dagger on the _____________ table.

A round wooden black B round black wooden
C wooden black round D black wooden round

4. Puteri Gunung Ledang asked Sultan Mahmud to build a __________ bridge from
Malacca to Gunung Ledang.
A long golden new B long new golden
C golden new long D new long golden

5. Song Ping fired a _______________ ball into the dragon’s mouth and killed it.
A red hot cannon B hot red cannon
C cannon hot red D red cannon hot

6. Our house is __________ than theirs.

A big B bigger
C biggest D more big

7. Tortoises live _________ than cats.

A long B longer
C longest D more long

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8. I think studying Mathematics is ______________ than learning English.
A easiest B easier
C more easier D easy

9. I live in the __________________ city in the worlD

A comfortablest B most comfortablest
C most comfortable D more comfortable

10. This is _______________ meal on the menu.

A nutritious B more nutritious
C the most nutritious D as nutritious as

11. Tan Sri P. Ramlee is ________________ than his son, Nasir.

A more popular B most popular
C as popular D popular

12. That was the _________________ exam I had all semester.

A more difficult B most difficult
C as difficult D difficult

13. Emails seem to be _____________ than a telephone.

A convenient B more convenient
C as convenient D most convenient

14. The Mona Lisa is one of the ___________ paintings in this museum.
A beautiful B as beautiful
C more beautiful D most beautiful

15. This is the _______________ book in the store.

A bad B worse
C worst D most bad

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16. I need some new shoes. These ones are really _______________.
A strong B weak
C old D sad

17. Don’t sit on the grass. It’s still _________ because it was raining earlier today.
A wet B long
C small D green

18. Don’t touch that pot. It’s very _________ and it will burn you.
A hot B cold `
C strong D difficult

19. I do not like that photograph. I look really __________.

A ugly B sweet
C gorgeous D beautiful

20. May I have a new cup, please? This one has a __________ on it.
A broken B chip
C line D tear

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 ADVERBS
Choose the best answer.
1. The little girl smiled _____________ at the guests.
A shyly B soundly
C lazily D frantically

2. Please take your seat. The movie is going to start _____________.

A yet B already
C soon D then

3. The cheerleaders __________________ before leaving the stage.

A acted bravely B performed excitedly
C shouted loudly D bowed gracefully

4. Let’s go ____________ this coming Sunday. I need to get away from this place.
A everywhere B nowhere
C somewhere D here

5. Mr Law is a very busy businessman. He ___________ goes home to see his

parents in the village.
A often B sometimes
C rarely D frequently

6. I cannot see the distant trees and buildings ________________.

A clearly B gracefully
C angrily D actively

7. I have to study hard. My examination is coming _____________.

A just B soon
C before D then

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8. I have searched high and low for my pen but it is ___________ to be seen.
A everywhere B somewhere
C nowhere D anywhere

9. Orang utans are a ____________ endangered species due to habitat loss.

A terribly B critically
C extremely D mainly

10. The soldiers _________________ in the march past during the National Day
celebration.
A fought bravely B queued patiently
C dressed smartly D walked hurriedly

11. The postman delivers letters to our house ________________.

A monthly B weekly
C yearly D daily

12. The careless boy walked _____________ and spilt all the coffee onto the floor.
A cautiously B clumsily
C steadily D happily

13. Vegetarians _______________ eat meat.

A seldom B often
C never D rarely

14. The hardworking ant collects food ___________ every day.

A aptly B leisurely
C diligently D reluctantly

15. Mr Aloysius donated _____________ to the victims last year.

A fiercely B silently
C generously D traditionally

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16. Tian Xiang cannot afford this shirt. It is __________ expensive.
A sometimes B just
C nearly. D too

17. Although Jia Xian was frightened, he answered the questions __________.
A nervously. B calmly
C impatiently D anxiously

18. Has the lesson__________ started when you arrived at the school?
A already B soon
C hardly D suddenly

19. The show will start _____________. I hope we are not late for it.
A recently B shortly
C immediately D continuously

20. His parents are extremely displeased with him behaving ___________ towards his
guests.
A gently B rudely
C patiently D courteously

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 NOUNS
Choose the best answer.

1. The woodcutter carried a ________ of sticks on his back.

A pile B bundle C bunch D collection

2. My father gave my mother a ________ of roses on her birthday.

A comb B cluster C litter D bouquet

3. The thief was chased by a ________ of geese last night.

A gaggle B shoal C pack D team

4. The _______ of hungry wolves attacked the injured deer.

A herd B flock C pride D pack

5. She lost her balance and fell down a _______ of steps.

A chest B fleet C flight D troupe

6. A _________ of angry wasps chased the naughty boys across the paddy field.
A flock B drove C brood D swarm

7. We sat down in the shade of a __________ of trees.

A bunch B clump C stack D stalks

8. Our picnic was completely ruined by a _________ of red ants.

A army B hive C nest D colony

9. Our cat has just delivered a _________ of eight kittens.

A group B herd C litter D flock

10. Looking out to sea, we noticed a _________ of dolphins swimming happily.

A company B team C choir D pod

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11. Don’t put too _________ salt in the soup.
A plenty of B a little C many D much

12. Please buy me _________ cakes for tea.

A a little B much C some D few

13. There is ___________ rice left in the rice cooker.

A a few B many C much D a little

14. How __________ money do you have to buy the new mobile phone?
A some B many C much D a lot

15. Nowadays people do not write _________ letters; they use e-mails insteaD
A few B little C much D many

16. How ________ time do you need to finish the project?

A lots of B little C many D much

17. I spend ________ of my time reading novels.

A a few B many C much D most

18. Can you give me ________ information about the buses in the city centre, please?
A few B little C a lot D some

19. I need ________ extra sheets of paper to write on, Sir.

A a little B a few C much D plenty

20. There isn’t ________ water in the well.

A any B many C several D plenty

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 ARTICLES
Choose the best answers.
1. Look at ___ sun! Isn’t it beautiful?
A a B an C the

2. We saw ___ eagle in ____ sky.

A an , a B a, the C an, the

3. There is ___ lizard on ____ floor.

A a, a B a, the C an, the

4. ________Chief Minister visited ____ most beautiful village in Langkawi.

A A, the B The, a C The, the

5. ___ most expensive shoes in ____ shop costs RM350.

A A, a B The, the C A, the

6. Is ___ boy in blue ___ pupil of this school?

A a, a B a, the C the, a

7. Mrs. Sumathi is ___ most hardworking teacher in ____ school.

A the, the B the, a C a, the

8. I sang ___ English and ___ Malay song at the concert.

A an, the B an, an C an, a

9. ____ mechanic repaired my car in half ____ hour.

A A, a B The, an C The, a

10. ____ headmaster made ____ announcement yesterday.

A A, an B The, an C The, a

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 CONJUNCTIONS
Choose the best answers.

1. Maggie is tall _______thin.

A and B or
C because D whereas

2. ______ my father _____ mother are teachers.

A But, and B Both, and
C Either , or D Because , and

3. ____________ John __________ James is interested in acting.

A - , nor B Neither , nor
C But , and D Because , or

4. We ran all the way to school _____ we were late.

A or B so
C as D and

5. The boy misbehaved in class _________ he was punished.

A until B then
C so D and

6. ___________ his mother was cooking, the baby played by himself.

A While B Therefore
C Wherever D Finally

7. This is the market _____________ my mother does her shopping.

A where B wherever
C until D so that

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8. The boys cannot go out and play football _________ it is pouring.
A or B but
C where D because

9. I am looking for a restaurant in Sungai Petani ___________ I can have

succulent seafood.
A where B because
C and D until

10. The lady is rich _________ her neighbour is poor.

A whereas B as well as
C because D and

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 PREPOSITIONS
Choose the best answer.
1. A zebra has black stripes __________ its body.
A in C on
B at D above

2. The old lady walks slowly _________ the road.

A through C along
B among D over

3. The driver switched on his car light as he drove __________ the tunnel.
A in C along
B over D through

4. Mary is waiting for me _________ the bus stop.

A at C in
B on D below

5. The helicopter was flying __________ the houses yesterday.

A on C beside
B above D next to

6. The dog jumped __________ the fence to catch the thief.

A on C across
B over D between

7. Please do not lean __________ the wall as the paint is still wet.
A between C against
B through D among

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8. The plane is flying __________ the sky.
A above C across
B along D against

9. Suzy found a gold ring ___________ the dirty plates in the basin.
A along C across
B through D among

10. Ramu is sitting ____________ Jamil and Ah Meng in the classroom.

A at C beside
B next to D between

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 PRONOUNS
Choose the best answer.
1. My father bought me a bicycle yesterday. The bicycle is __________.
A me B my C his D mine

2. These dolls belong to the Mary and Jenny. They are ___________ .
A her B hers C their D theirs

3. The workers are tired and __________ are resting under the shady tree now.
A he B they C them D their

4. My aunt is a lawyer and she works in _________ lawyer firm.

A his B her C hers D their

5. My brother helps ________ with my homework every day.

A I B me C my D mine

6. One of the boys has lost his wallet. This wallet might belong to __________.
A his B him C them D himself

7. ‘Don’t play at the roadside. You might hurt __________,’ said Mrs. Lim to her
children.
A. themselves B yourselves C ourselves D yourself

8. Janice is a polite girl. She never talks rudely to _________ parents.

A his B her C she’s D hers

9. The dog likes to lick _________ master whenever he comes home from work.
A it B it’s C its D his

10. “Go and clean __________ up!” said Puan Tan to her son.
A you B your C yourself D yourselves

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11. “Never judge a book by ________ cover,” said Mr Lam to his pupils.
A its B it’s C their D theirs

12. These shoes are yours. _________ are over there.

A I B My C Me D Mine

13. “These grapes are very juicy. Can you give ________ some?” asked Sally.
A me B her C him D us

14. My trousers are dirty. I left _________ outside the house.

A it B my C mine D them

15. The girls enjoyed ____________ very much at the party.

A herself B himself C ourselves D themselves

16. “ _________ won’t be able to solve the problem without your help,” said the
students to their teacher.
A I B He C She D We

17. Jonathan blamed ___________ for losing the match.

A myself B himself C herself D themselves

18. The man mended a chair and then painted ________ brown.
A it B its C it’s D them

19. Nisha wrote an e-mail to Natalie and invited ________ to her sister’s
wedding.
A. him B she C her D hers

20. Johan and Kamal are classmates. They always spend _______ time
together.
A our B they C their D theirs

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 PUNCTUATIONS
Choose the best answer.
1. A Devi puts the socks in her sister’s shoes.
B Devi, puts the socks in her sister’s shoes.
C Devi puts the socks in her sisters shoes.
D Devi puts the socks in her sisters’ shoe’s.

2. A “Help, help!” Shouted Andrea.

B “Help, help!” shouted Andrea.
C “Help! help!” Shouted Andrea.
D “Help! Help!” shouted Andrea.

3. A Can I speak to Mr. Anand, please?

B Can I speak to Mr. Anand please!

C Can I speak to mr. Anand, please?

D Can I speak to Mr. Anand, please.

4. A “Did you go to the National Museum last week,” asks Ai Ling.

B “Did you go to the national museum last week?” asks Ai Ling.
C “Did you go to the National Museum last week?” asks Ai Ling.
D “Did you go to the national museum last week,” asks Ai Ling.

5. A “I’m tired and hungry,” says Rina.

B “I’m tired and hungry.” says Rina.

C “I’m tired and hungry,” Says Rina.

D “I’m tired and hungry. Says Rina.

6. A Wow! That’s a beautiful picture.

B Wow. That’s a beautiful picture!
C Wow, that’s a beautiful picture?
D Wow, that’s a beautiful picture.

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7. A Which is cleverer, a whale or, a dolphin?
B Which is cleverer, a whale or a dolphin?
C Which is cleverer. A whale, or a dolphin?
D Which is cleverer a whale or a dolphin.

8. A Do you like to play football or basketball.

B Do you like to play Football or Basketball?
C Do you like to play football or basketball?
D Do you, like to play, football or basketball?

9. A “Lucky you! What prize did you win?” asked Gopal.

B “Lucky you, what prize did you win,” asked Gopal.
C “Lucky you? What prize did you win?” asked Gopal.
D “Lucky You! What prize did you win!” Asked Gopal.

10. A Dugongs, turtles, and whales are endangered animals.

B Dugongs, turtles and whales are endangered animals.
C Dugongs, turtles, and whales are endangered animals!
D Dugongs, turtles, and, whales are endangered animals

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 VERBS
Choose the best answer.
1. They usually ________________ to the radio in the evening.
A. listen
B. listens
C. listened
D. listening

2. She likes to ________________ table tennis.

A. playing
B. played
C. plays
D. play

3. Her aunt ________________ the house yesterday.

A. clean
B. cleans
C. cleaned
D. cleaning

4. Tabby _________________ us nasi lemak for breakfast just now.

A. bought
B. buying
C. buys
D. buy

5. Someone _________________ on the door. Please see who it is.

A. knock
B. knocks
C. knocked
D. is knocking

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6. Both my grandparents ________________ in Kedah. I only visit them during the
school holidays.
A. have stayed
B. are staying
C. is staying
D. stays

7. The children cannot play games because it _________________ heavily.

A. rain
B. rained
C. is raining
D. has rained

8. Taufik and his sister _______________ always ________________ over something.

A. are, fight
B. is, fighting
C. are, fighting
D. have, fighting

9. We will ______________ to Terengganu next week.

A. drive
B. drives
C. drove
D. driving

10. I shall ______________ part in a singing competition next month.

A. taking
B. takes
C. took
D. take

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11. The policemen _______________ the two robbers who were ____________ in the
old hut.
A. caught , hiding
B. caught , hid
C. catch , hiding
D. caught, hide

12. Jane will be ___________ only in a month’s time. We still have time to visit her.
A. left
B. leave
C. leaves
D. leaving

13. Mrs Indra ______________ a lot of roses in her backyard. She ______________
most of her plants by their names.
A. grow, know
B. grows, knows
C. grown, known
D. growing, knowing

14. In the olden days, people _________________ in carriages.

A. travel
B. travels
C. travelled
D. travelling

15. I ______________ my work in twenty minutes.

A. finish
B. will finish
C. finished
D. finishing

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16. Lina ___________________ for the violin exam tomorrow.
A. sit
B. shall sit
C. is going to sit
D. was going to sit

17. The driver of the blue car _________________ down an old lady before he rushed
to the police station.
A. knock
B. knocks
C. knocked
D. knocking

18. The baby was _______________ soundly although the dog was barking loudly.
A. sleep
B. slept
C. sleeps
D. sleeping

19. We _________________ for our flight at Bayan Lepas International Airport.

A. waits
B. is waiting
C. are waiting
D. have waited

20. Soon Hock _________________his house key and could not get into his house. He
had to call a locksmith to help him open the door.
A. lose
B. lost
C. loses
D. losing

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 CLOZE TEXTS
Choose the best answer for each blank.

(A)
When I went to Aman Central Shopping Mall last week, there ____1____ a dance
competition. I decided to watch while my parents were busy shopping for new clothes. I
squeezed my way __2___the crowd and managed to get a spot with a good view. A
____3___of dancers danced to a pop song and all the audience gave them a big round of
applause. The dancers wore beautiful outfits.

1 A is B are C was D were

2 A past B over C below D through

3 A bevy B troupe C gang D troop

(B)
The students of Year 6 Melur ____1______ on a school trip last Monday. They visited
____2______ art gallery in Kuala Lumpur. They listened attentively to the tour guide
_____3_____ they had to write a report on the trip. Some of them also took a few pictures
of the beautiful paintings and sculptures.

1 A go B goes C going D went

2 A - B a C an D the

3 A so B but C and D because

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 (C)
Brenda’s mother works as a florist. She sells ______1_______. There are many types of
flowers in her shop. They come in different colours, from yellow and blue to white and pink.
Brenda _____2_____ smelling the flowers. Her mother waters the flowers every day
_____3______ they stay fresh. People love coming to the shop because the flowers are
very cheap and beautiful.

1 A vegetables B meat C flowers D plants

2 A love B loved C loves D loving

3 A so that B and C because D or

(D)
Mercu Hypermarket was having a sale. People were ______1______ into the hypermarket.
They were excited to know that all the things were being sold at _____2______ prices.
There were ______3______ of people at the ladies’ department. Mrs Tan joined the
_______4_______. ____5_____ managed to try on a few blouses and dresses before
deciding to buy them.

1 A rushing B rushed C rushes D rush

2 A high B good C discounted D expensive

3 A many B a few C a lot D several

4 A men B crowd C queue D children

5 A I B He C She D They

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(E)
Alice ___1_____ walking home from school last Monday afternoon when she saw a car
speeding past her. After a while, she ____2____ a loud noise. The reckless driver had
crashed ______3_____ a tree at the roadside. She quickly called for an ambulance.
____4____, the ambulance arrived and sent the injured driver to the hospital nearby.

1 A is B are C was D were

2 A hearing B heard C hears D hear

3 A in B on C into D among

4 A Shortly B Clumsily C Carelessly D Unfortunately

(F)
Jane was _____1_____ for her mother outside a restaurant in a shopping mall. Her
father asked her to wait there as he went to withdraw ____2_____ money from an
automated teller machine _____3_____. They had bought _____4____ hamper. It
was placed on the floor beside Jane. It was for her aunt. She had just given birth to
a baby girl.

1 A wait B waits C waited D waiting

2 A much B some C many D a little

3 A anywhere B upstairs C outside D nearby

4 A - B a C an D the

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(G)
It was told that in the land of Bulbuz, there was a strong and fierce tiger. Many hunters had
tried to kill the beast but none had succeeded. A lot of brave men _____1____ in the hand
of the tiger. Waroon, a young warrior from a nearby kingdom wanted to kill it. The Bulbuz
Tiger was strong but Waroon was _____2____. He lured the beast _____3_____ a cage
and strangled it to _______4_____. People of Bulbuz cheered in ____5_____ when they
saw the dead tiger.

1 A die B dies C died D dying

2 A strong B stronger C strongest D more strong

3 A in B on C into D onto

4 A die B died C dead D death

5 A joy B pain C anger D disappointment

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(H)
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.

Every evening, my brother and I go to the (1) _____________near our house.

Our neighbours like to go there too. We (2)______________ have a good time together.
I look forward to playing there because I love to play on the swings with Mary
(3)_________ my brother likes to climb the monkey bars. We (4)________ ourselves
very much.

1. A field 3. A so
B park B while
C funfair C although
D playground D since

2. A hardly 4. A enjoyed
B always B enjoy
C rarely C enjoying
D occasionally D enjoys

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(I)
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.

There was an accident near my school yesterday. A woman was injured (1)_______
her motorcycle hit a tree. People who witnessed the accident (2) _______ called the
hospital. A few minutes later, an (3)________ came. The hospital assistant placed the
woman (4)________ the stretcher. Then, they rushed her to the hospital.

1. A after 3. A jeep
B since B vehicle
C before C aeroplane
D although D ambulance

2. A quietly 4. A up
B quickly B of
C carefully C on
D patiently D at

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(J)
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.

There is a field in front of Ali’s house. Every evening, Ali and his friends play football in
the (1)_________.Playing football (2) _______a good hobby. It keeps the
mind and body (3) . The boys (4) _____playing football very much.

1. A field 3. A weak
B court B happy
C house C healthy
D backyard D intelligent

2. A is 4. A want
B are B enjoy
C was C prefer
D were D dislike

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(K)
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.

Irene celebrated her twelfth birthday last week. She wore a beautiful (1) ______ and
a conical hat. Her friends (2)______ many presents for her. Irene’s mother baked a
delicious cake and put colourful (3)______ on it. Her friends enjoyed the cake and other
food items on the (4)_______ . It was a memorable day indeed for Irene.

1. A dress 3. A sticks
B gown B candles
C blouse C cherries
D sweater D chocolates

2. A bring 4. A altar
B brings B chair
C brought C table
D bringing D lounge

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(L)
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.

Madam Lee is the headmistress of (1) __________primary school in Alor Setar. She
started her teaching (2) ___________about 30 years ago. Every morning, she goes
(3) ___________the school to make sure that it is in proper condition. She (4)
___________well-known for her dedication. Everyone in the school respects her
very much.

1. A - 3. A in
B a B over
C an C along
D the D around

2. A job 4. A is
B work B are
C career C was
D occupation D were

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(M)
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.

Once, there was a scene in a small town called Bekuai in Perak. Two young men (1)
_________loudly for almost (2) ________________hour. One of the men, Jerry,
saw the other man, Tim, riding a (3) _______________ . Jerry had lost the animal a few
days ago. Jerry asked Tim to return the animal to him but Tim said (4) _________
belonged to him. Then, Jerry (5)____________ the animal’s eyes and asked Tim, ‘What
colour are they?’ Tim could not answer.
1. A argued 4. A he
B argues B it
C arguing C she
D is arguing D they

2. A - 4. A touched
B an B patted
C the C closed
D a D covered

3. A horse
B donkey
C cows
D camel

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PART
C
VOCABULARY

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 SYNONYMS

Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

1. The victim is fortunate to be alive.

A sad B happy C lucky D unlucky

2. Let’s gather some blueberries to make jam.

A store B keep C collect D distribute

3. His watch has a few gem stones so it is expensive.

A high B dear c classy D beautiful

4. The headmaster gave a brief speech during the assembly.

A short B small C rapid D little

5. The prince fought courageously together with his soldiers.

A firmly B bravely C strongly D fiercely

6. This storybook is written in simple English.

A old B clear C easy D honest

7. My sister loves to wear the blouse with a floral pattern on it.

A mood B figure C shape D design

8. I’m sorry. You’ve got the wrong number.

A true B right C false D incorrect

9. My mother is afraid of cockroaches.

A happy B enjoyed C scared D alarmed

10. The mouse gnawed the net to help the lion escape.

A bit B ate C chewed D swallowed

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 ANTONYMS

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

1. The news they heard yesterday was false.

A. true
B. exact
C. wrong
D. correct

2. The room was very dark. I could not see anything. I was as blind as a bat.
A. black
B. clear
C. bright
D. blurr

3. Sony was worried seeing that her sister had been crying all day because of her
toothache.
A. wailing
B. weeping
C. sobbing
D. laughing

4. Her student has drawn a big animal.

A. tiny
B. huge
C. large
D. magnificent

5. My grandparents are in good health.

A. excellent
B. healthy
C. weak
D. poor

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6. Among all the siblings, he tries the least to achieve good grades in his examinations.
A. little
B. more
C. most
D. nothing

7. The meat her mother bought was stale.

A. old
B. raw
C. new
D. fresh

8. Pearly Chua is a famous actress and she has performed more than 165 times.
A. usual
B. popular
C. common
D. unknown

9. Manjeet suddenly remembered that she had ______________ to bring her

textbook.
A. forgotten
B. retrieved
C. purchased
D. recollected

10. The tiger which escaped from the circus was soon _____________.
A. freed
B. found
C. saved
D. captured

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 PAIR WORDS

Choose the best answer.

1. The beautiful twin daughters are their mother’s pride and ____________.

A joy B enjoy

C honour D prejudice

2. I searched every nook and ______ but could not find my pet.

A crazy B crown

C crook D cranny

3. There must first be law and ______ in the country before elections can be
held.
A other B order

C lawyer D lawless

4. The ______ and fauna of the island were almost wiped out by the
volcanic eruptions.

A flora B fauna

C trees D flower

5. It took time for the farmer to get used to the _________and bustle of city life.

A lesson B hustle

C hassle D whistle

6. Mr Mansfield, a victim of the hit-and- ______ accident, is still in a coma.

A attack B beat

C bite D run

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7. By the time he reached the third floor, the old man was already ______ and
puffing.

A huffing B howling

C laughing D bluffing

8. We searched __________and low for the ring, but all our effort was in vain.

A tall B high

C short D below

9. The aim of the campaign was, first and ______ to make the public aware of
the dangers of obesity.

A foremost B second

C third D last

10. Bob is a happy-go-lucky person and leads a free and ______ life.

A easy B cheap

C difficult D expensive

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 PHRASAL VERBS

Choose the best answer.

1. The brave firemen ________________ the fire just now.

A put off C put out

B put on D put away

2. The thieves _________________ the mansion and ransacked the place.

A broke up C broke into

B broke down D broke out

3. The football match was ________________ due to the heavy rain.

A called off C called in

B called out D called on

4. The injured athlete finished the run and _____________ at the finishing line.

A passed up C passed out

B passed by D passed away

5. My grandmother could not find her spectacles. I helped her to _______them.

A look in C look into

B look out D look for

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6. She can’t ____________________ her mind about which course to pursue.

A make up C make off

B make of D make for

7. Don’t interrupt me. Let me __________ with my speech.

A go out C go over

B go off D go on

8. Aun Bin was punished by Mr Tan because he did not ____________ his work.

A hand out C hand down

B hand over D hand in

9. Madam Gan is always early. She usually __________ before the bell rings.

A puts up C turns up

B catches up D blows up

10. I must do my homework. If I don’t, my mother will __________________.

A tell me off C write me off

B put me off D get me off

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 SIMILES

Choose the best phrase to complete the sentence below.

1. The naughty boy is _____________. He never listens to others’ advice.

A as stubborn as a mule B as deaf as a pole

C as proud as a peacock D as hard as a rock

2. This room is ____________ as it has no windows.

A as cool as ice B as bright as day

C as dry as a bone D as hot as an oven

3. The beggar who has not eaten for days is _______________.

A as red as blood B as bad as a witch

C as fierce as a tiger D as hungry as a wolf

4. The athlete found it _____________ to jump over the bar.

A as helpless as a baby B as foolish as a calf

C as heavy as lead D as easy as ABC

5. The class is _____________ when the strict teacher is teaching.

A as loud as thunder B as shy as a squirrel

C as quiet as a mouse D as noisy as a market

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6. The dancer who danced ____________ was announced as the winner.

A as freely as a breeze B as fast as lightning

C as gracefully as a swan D as clumsily as an elephant

7. My brother keeps his diary in a secret place. He said that it is ____________.

A as sweet as honey B as smooth as glass

C as beautiful as a rose D as valuable as a diamond

8. The infant is crawling ___________ towards her mother.

A as gracefully as a swan B as quick as lightning

C as playful as a kitten D as slowly as a snail

9. His voice is ___________. I can’t stand his singing anymore.

A as warm as wool B as clear as crystal

C as sweet as honey D as hoarse as a raven.

10. His two-year-old brother is cute but _____________.

A as wise as an owl B as gentle as a lamb

C as happy as a child D as playful as a kitten

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 IDIOMS

Choose the best answer,

1. The test was very easy. It was ___________________________.

A feeling blue C learnt by heart

B a piece of cake D an arm and a leg

2. You can’t go out now. It is ______________________________.

A a scaredy cat C a dog eat dog world

B a cat with nine lives D raining cats and dogs

3. Before Siti went on stage to sing, she _____________________.

A hit the sack C had cold feet

B on cloud nine D pulling my leg

4. My uncle loves _______________________. He always makes me laugh.

A feeling blue C pulling my leg

B getting cold feet D crying crocodile tears

5. I am tired. I will ____________________ early.

A pull my leg C on cloud nine

B hit the sack D put my foot in my mouth

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6. Jason is a ___________________ so he always goes to the library.

A all ears C time flies

B bookworm D be in hot water

7. Ravi was absent from school yesterday because he was

__________________.

A feeling blue C on cloud nine

B pulling my leg D under the weather

8. When the headmaster was giving a speech during assembly, the pupils were

_______________________.

A all ears C feeling blue

B cold feet D crying crocodile tears

9. Pei Li was ____________________ because she won the singing competition.

A feeling blue C cold feet

B on cloud nine D pulling my leg

10. I can’t carry this heavy box. Can you please _________________________?

A hit the sack C all ears

B give me a hand D put my foot in my mouth

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 PROVERBS & SAYING

1. Teamwork is important as _______________________________

A. too many cooks spoil the broth.
B. many hands make light work.
C. more haste, less speed.
D. better late than never.

2. We need to take care of our health. As the saying goes, ‘ _____________’

A. Cry over spilt milk.
B. Look before you leap.
C. Action speaks louder than words.
D. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

3. I will not give up easily as I believe ________________________

A. easier said than done.
B. practice makes perfect.
C. don’t judge a book by its cover.
D. where there’s a will, there’s a way.

4. Any help or good deed should always be repaid. As the saying goes,
‘_____________________’
A. Habit is second nature.
B. It’s never too late to mend.
C. Kill two birds with one stone.
D. One good turns deserves another.

5. Family relationships are more important than relationships with other people. As the
saying goes, ‘ ____________________________’
A. Charity begins at home.
B. Blood is thicker than water.
C. Home is where the heart is.
D. Birds of a feather flock together.

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6. Bad things might happen, so be prepared. As the saying goes, ‘ ___________’
A. No man is an island.
B. Better late than never.
C. Practice makes perfect.
D. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

7. The most suitable proverb for buying things that we can afford is _______.
A. cut your coat according to your cloth
B. actions speak louder than words
C. united we stand, divided we fall
D. a stitch in time saves nine

8. A person who comes early has more advantage than someone who is late. As the
saying goes, ‘ ____________________.’
A. Knowledge is power
B. Two heads are better than one
C. The early bird catches the worm
D. The proof of the pudding is in the eating

9. “A friend in need is a friend indeed” means _______________.

A. new workers usually do their work well
B. to judge if something is good or bad without trying it
C. a true friend is one who helps us when we are in trouble
D. the more knowledge a person has, the more power he possesses

10. When the boss is away, the workers do not do their work properly. As the saying
goes, ‘_____________________________.’
A. New brooms sweeps clean
B. Two heads are better than one
C. A fool and his money are soon parted
D. When the cat is away, the mice will play

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PART
D
Comprehension

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READING COMPREHENSION

Question 1

Study the leaflet below. Answer all the questions that follow.

SCIENCE DISCOVERY CAMP

Holiday Programme for Primary
School Children

Would you like to have fun during the

school holidays and learn new things at
the same time? Join us to discover more
about Science at our 4-day camp. You can
choose from a variety of projects which
encompasses the topics that you learn in
school. There will also be a wonderful day
out at the Science Centre where you will
surely enjoy learning together with your
friends.

Cost:
RM200/person
(Inclusive of all
Time:
materials,
8.00Am. – 6.00p.m.
meals, tickets and
transport to the Science Centre
Date:
in Alor Setar)
11 – 19 March 2016
(Friday – Saturday)
Venue:
The Genius Garden
(Kg. Raja Bersiong, Baling, Kedah)

For more details, please contact Chandara at 04-4701277

Please register early as only fifty (50) places available.

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Tick (√) the correct answer.
a. Where will the Science Discovery Camp take place?
Baling

Alor Setar

Siong

b. Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B

LIST A LIST B

a) The camp is pay RM200 to join.

b) You have to Science Centre in Alor Setar.

c) You will visit the if you are interested of the camp.

d) You can call Ms Chandara held in Kedah.

c. Answer True or False.

a) The camp is held during the public holidays.

b) Participants are required to bring along their own food.

c) The camp ends at 6.00 o’clock in the evening every day.

d) Science topics will be taught at the camp.

d. You are interested in joining the camp. How would you ask permission from your
parents? Write your request.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

e. Do you think it is good to join the Science Discovery Camp?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

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Question 2

PREMIER CAMP

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ACTIVITIES

CAMPING PACK FISHING PACK

 Type : outdoor activity

 Items needed : tent, compass
and rope
 Activity : rough and tough
 Benefit : good for team
building and friendship
 Type : outdoor activity
 Items needed : fishing rod,
bait and pail
 Activity : relaxing
 Benefit : learn to be
patient

DRAWING PACK Nothing to do this holiday?

Bored staying home?
Parents are working?

Come join us for our spectacular and

exciting school holiday activities!

 Register by 15 November 2016

 Type : indoor activity
 Items needed :paintbrush,
drawing block, Venue : Premier Camp, Bukit Merah
watercolour and crayon Fee : RM250 / person
 Activity : relaxing and fun
 Benefit : learn about art Date : 1 - 20 December 2016
Contact : Miss Susan at 013-3218762

* First 50 persons to register will get a gift bag and 10% discount

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Tick () the correct answer.

a. Ali has a fishing rod. He should register for_______________.

camping

fishing

drawing

b. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’.

i. Camping is a type of outdoor activity.

ii. You can register on 1 December 2016.

c. Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B

List A List B

You need a paintbrush, drawing go to Premier Camp, Bukit Merah.

block and crayon

To register, you need to for the drawing activity.

call Miss Susan.

For enquires, we need to

d. What are the benefits if you register early?

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

e. Which activity pack would you choose? Why?

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

f. Do you think that the school holiday camp is beneficial? Why?

______________________________________________________________

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Question 3

Kuala Lumpur, which is popularly known as ‘KL’, is the capital city of

MalaysiA This metropolis is a melting pot of races and cultures with a population
of 1.6 million. Some are locals, many come from every corner of the country,
and a small number who are foreigners.
There are many modern high-rising buildings as well as well-manicured
parks, lakes, museums and heritage quarters can be found here. These offer
delightful places of interest to be visiteD Among them is the Petronas Twin
Towers which stands at a height of 451.9 metres. It is the centerpiece of the
Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) which comprises the Kuala Lumpur
Convention Centre, Suria KLCC Shopping Mall, star-rated hotels, the KLCC park
and a mosque. Tourists will have a chance standing at the skybridge on the 41 st
floor for a breathtaking view of the city.
Another attraction which should not be left out by tourists is the Kuala
Lumpur Tower. This communication Tower is the landmark in the city and it
stands 421 metres tall. One can enjoy a magnificent vista from the observation
tower while dining at the Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant at reasonable
prices.
For those who enjoy shopping, Chinatown or Petaling Street is a place
that they should never miss. It is one of KL’s best-known shopping spots which
offers an assortment of watches, accessories, clothes, handicrafts and
souvenirs. As for tourists with young children, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, which is
reputed to have the world’s largest free flight walk-in aviary, is an attraction that
they should go for. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore over 3000 birds
from 200 local and foreign species here.

Tick ( / ) the correct answer.

a. The passage is mainly about …
tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur

famous buildings in Kuala Lumpur

historical places in Kuala Lumpur

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 b. Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B
List A List B

Kuala Lumpur stands at a height of 451.9 meters.

The Petronas Twin Towers is the capital city of Malaysia.

Petaling Street has over 3000 birds from local and

foreign species.

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a very famous shopping spot.

c. Based on the text, state whether the following statements are TRUE or
FALSE.

i. Majority of residents in Kuala Lumpur are foreigners. ( )

ii. Tourists can enjoy a breathtaking view from the Petronas Twin ( )
Towers.
iii. The Kuala Lumpur Tower is a telecommunication tower. ( )
iv. Attractive souvenirs can be bought at Petaling Street. ( )

d. What is the number of population of Kuala Lumpur?

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

e. Why do you think that Kuala Lumpur is crowded?

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

f. If you are a person who loves the nature, which place will you visit in KL?
Why?

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

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Question 4

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

One morning, Ming Seng was cycling along a street in town. Suddenly, out
of nowhere, a swarm of bees flew towards him. Ming Seng quickly swerved his
bicycle to avoid them. Unfortunately, he knocked into another cyclist. The bicycles
collided and both cyclists fell from their bicycles.

Ming Seng was slightly hurt but the other boy was not hurt. However, Ming
Seng did not bother about his bruises because the bees flitted and buzzed around
him. “Hey, look!” the other boy said, “there are thousands of them over there!”
Suddenly the bees around Ming Seng left him and flew round some passers-by
who stopped to see the accident. The bees did not sting anyone. But the people
were afraid of them and quickly left the street.

“Why do the bees gather on the ground now?” someone asked the owner
of a shop along the street.

“I think it’s because they’ve dropped their Queen,” the shopkeeper

answered. “You know, wherever the Queen goes, the bees follow. I’ve never
seen bees swarming this area before. Perhaps they want to build a nest here.”

Where did the bees come from? Nobody knew.

Tick ( √ ) the correct answer.

a. Ming Seng was

stung by a bee.
trying to avoid the swarm of bees.
stopping by the roadside to see the accident.

b. Underline the correct answer.

The shopkeeper is wise. ( True / False )

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c. Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B

List A List B
Ming Seng met and quickly left the street
The crowd was afraid of the to build a nest.
bees
The bees wanted with an accident.

Write your answer in the space provided.

d. Was Ming Seng hurt? Why?

________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

e. According to the shopkeeper, what was the reason the bees gathered on the
ground?

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

f. How did the accident happen?

_________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

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Question 5
Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Siew Ching was helping out her grandparents’ orchard during one weekend.
She and her grandfather spent the entire morning picking juicy, red apples from the
trees. They worked steadily and half a dozen big crates were soon filled.

Feeling a little exhausted, Siew Ching decided to rest under one of the apple
trees. As she leaned against the tree trunk, she noticed something glittering from a
patch of grass not far away. She went closer to have a look.

To her surprise, there was a gold necklace! Excited with the discovery, she ran
to show the items to her grandfather. The old man was astonished.

At that moment, her grandmother called out to them from the kitchen, asking
them to come in for lunch. When Siew Ching told her what she had discovered, she
was overjoyed. Grandmother had lost her necklace a few weeks ago. By the stroke of
luck, Siew Ching had managed to find it. She happily rewarded Siew Ching by making
the little girl’s favourite apple pie for tea time.

Tick (√) the correct answer.

a. .Siew Ching and her grandfather filled up _________ of red juicy apples.

six crates
twelve crates

b. Write True or False for each sentence below.

(i) Siew Ching found the necklace under the tree. _________________

(ii) Siew Ching decided to rest because she was tired. _________________

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c. Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B An example is
given below.

List A
Siew Ching and her grandfather
Siew Ching first discovered the
necklace
Her grandfather helped Siew Ching
List B
when she leaned against the tree
trunk
a few weeks ago in the garden.
were picking juicy red apples.

Her grandmother lost her necklace to fill the crates with apples.

d. The phrase ‘by the stroke of luck’ shows that Siew Ching found the necklace
________________________________________________________________

e. What did her grandmother make for tea time?

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

f. Do you agree that Siew Ching’s grandfather too did not know about the missing
necklace? Why?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

g. Do you think Siew Ching’s grandmother was happy in the end? Why?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

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Question 6

Ragu was taking a stroll along the beach. It was low tide. He saw shells and pebbles of
different sizes and colours. “Should I bring some home?” he wondered. Just then, he
saw something gleaming in the water. He folded up his trousers and waded into the
water.

Using his right hand to balance himself, he reached into the water and pulled out a
bottle. It was a vintage-looking green glass bottle. It was rather heavy. A wooden cork
was covering the mouth of the bottle. A crystal stone was inside.

Ragu brought the bottle home. He used a screwdriver to dig out the cork. Ragu’s father
was reading the papers in the living room. When Ragu showed him the crystal stone,
his father exclaimed, “That’s the biggest diamond I have ever seen!”

1. What was Ragu doing at the beach ?

A. He was picking shells and pebbles.
B. He was looking for glass bottles.
C. He was taking a slow walk.
D. He was looking for diamonds.

2. He pulled out the bottle with____________________________.

A. his right hand
B. both his hands
C. his left hand
D. his left foot.

3. The bottle was _________________________________________.

A. new, green, light and made of glass.
B. old, green, light and made of wood.
C. old, green, heavy and made of glass.
D. new, green, heavy and made of wood.

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4. How did Ragu remove the cork?
A. He used a hammer to push the cork into the bottle.
B. He used a screwdriver to fix a nail to the cork.
C. He used a hammer to break the bottle’s mouth.
D. He used a screwdriver to force the cork out.

5. From what Ragu’s father exclaimed, how do you think he was feeling?
A. Amazed
B. Sad
C. Angry
D. Disappointed

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Question 7

Read the stimuli below and answer the questions that follow.

Stimulus A

Dear Madam Tan,

Happy Teacher’s Day! Please allow us to express our gratitude on this

special day. We want to thank you for being such an awesome teacher. You are our
favourite teacher. Thanks to you, we have all fallen in love with English. We are
very grateful for your guidance and thoughtfulness. We appreciate your help and
advice. You have tirelessly helped us to get rid of our weaknesses and become
better students. We promise that we will study hard and pass our exams with
flying colours. We love you.

Love,

Your 6B students

Stimulus B

Teacher’s Day is just around the corner. The pupils of 6B want to buy some gifts for Madam
Tan.

Roses Shawl Earrings

ORIGINAL PRICE RM20.00 RM10.00 RM30.00

AVAILABLE IN Azah’s Florist Adele Shawl Centre Lady Gaga Jewellery

(opposite the school) (10km from school) (5 minutes’ walk from

school)

PROMOTION Two stalks of roses for Buy one free one Discount 50%
free

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Tick the correct answer.

a. “You have tirelessly helped us to get rid of our weaknesses…” The phrase our
weaknesses most probably refers to …

the pupils’ grammar and spelling mistakes.

the pupils’ inability to do high jump.

the pupils’ poor drawing skills.

Write ‘True’ or ‘False’

b. The pupils passed their English test with flying colours. ____________

c. Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B

List A List B

The roses can be bought for the price of one.

Lady Gaga Jewellery from Azah’s Florist.

They can get two shawls is within walking distance from the
school.

Answer the questions in the spaces provided.

d. If the students have collected RM25, what are the two items that they can buy for
Madam Tan?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

e. Do you think the pupils like Madam Tan? Give reasons to support your answer.

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

f. Why do you think the pupils want to buy gifts for Madam Tan on Teacher’s Day?
Give reasons to support your answer.
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

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 SUGGESTED ANSWERS
PART A

GIVING ENCOURAGEMENT
1. Don’t give up. Try harder. I’m sure you can do it.
2. Don’t worry. Be more careful next time.
3. Don’t give up. Keep trying.

EXPRESSING SORROW
1. Dad, I’m not good looking. No one likes me.
2. Brother, I failed my Maths test.
3. Mary, my cat is sick. I’m very worried.

EXPRESSING CONCERN
1. How are you feeling, son?
2. Are you all right?
3. Please take good care of yourself.

EXPRESSING HAPPINESS
1. That’s good news! Congratulations!
2. I’m so proud of you.
3. That’s great! I’m happy for you.

ACCEPTING INVITATION
1. Yes. I’ll be there.
2. Sure. I would love to.
3. Thank you. See you there.

EXTENDING INVITATION
1. Are you coming with us to Jason’s university?
2. Let’s play board games.
3. Would you like to play football with me?

GIVING OPINIONS
1. Yes. It suits you very well.
2. That’s a beautiful watch.
3. It is a beautiful country.

DECLINING INVITATION
1. I’m sorry I can’t. I have to go home.
2. Thank you but I’m already full.
3. Sorry, I can’t because I lost my money.

EXPRESSING SYMPATHY
1. My condolences to you and your family.
2. Sorry. The tickets are sold out.
3. I’m so sorry to hear that. Don’t worry. Try harder next time.

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MAKING AND RESPONDING TO SUGGESTIONS
1. This room is so messy. Shall we tidy it up?
2. Sure. I would love to.
3. Do you need help to carry it?
4. Can we continue playing for another 10 minutes?
5. Sure. I would love to.

VOLUNTEERING TO COMPLETE A TASK AND SHOWING APPRECIATION

1. Thank you so much.
2. Thanks. That’s very kind of you.
3. All right. Thank you for reminding.
4. Let me help you look for it.
5. Let me carry the bags for you.
6. It’s Thailand.

PART B

ADJECTIVE

1 A 2 C 3 B 4 B 5 B
6 B 7 B 8 B 9 C 10 C
11 A 12 B 13 B 14 D 15 C
16 C 17 A 18 A 19 A 20 B

ADVERBS

1 A 2 C 3 D 4 C 5 C
6 A 7 B 8 C 9 B 10 C
11 D 12 B 13 C 14 C 15 C
16 D 17 B 18 A 19 B 20 B

NOUNS

1 B 2 D 3 A 4 D 5 C
6 D 7 B 8 D 9 C 10 D
11 D 12 C 13 D 14 C 15 D
16 D 17 D 18 D 19 B 20 A

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ARTICLES

1 C 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 B
6 C 7 A 8 C 9 B 10 B

CONJUNCTIONS

1 A 2 B 3 B 4 C 5 C
6 A 7 A 8 D 9 A 10 A

PREPOSITIONS

1 C 2 C 3 D 4 A 5 B
6 B 7 C 8 C 9 D 10 D

PRONOUNS

1 D 2 D 3 B 4 B 5 B
6 B 7 B 8 B 9 C 10 C
11 A 12 D 13 A 14 D 15 D
16 D 17 B 18 A 19 C 20 C

PUNCTUATIONS

1 A 2 D 3 A 4 C 5 A
6 A 7 B 8 C 9 A 10 B

VERBS

1 A 2 D 3 C 4 A 5 D
6 B 7 C 8 C 9 A 10 D
11 A 12 D 13 B 14 C 15 B
16 C 17 C 18 D 19 C 20 B

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CLOZE TEXTS

Text
A 1 C 2 D 3 B
B 1 D 2 C 3 D
C 1 C 2 C 3 A
D 1 A 2 C 3 C 4 B 5 C
E 1 C 2 B 3 C 4 A
F 1 D 2 B 3 D 4 B
G 1 C 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 A
H 1 D 2 B 3 B 4 B
I 1 A 2 B 3 D 4 C
J 1 A 2 A 3 C 4 B
K 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 C
L 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 A
M 1 A 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 D

PART C

SYNONYMS ANTONYMS PAIR PHRASAL SIMILIES IDIOMS PROVERBS

WORDS VERBS AND
SAYINGS
1 C A A C A B B
2 C C D C D D D
3 B D B A D C D
4 A A A C D C D
5 B D B D C B B
6 C C D A C B D
7 D D A D D D A
8 D D B D D A C
9 C A A C D B C
10 C D A A D B D

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PART D

QUESTION 1
a Baling
b LIST A LIST B
a) The camp is pay RM200 to join.
b) You have to Science Centre in Alor Setar.
c) You will visit the if you are interested of the
camp.
d) You can call Ms held in Kedah.
Chandara
c False
False
True
True
d ‘Mom and Dad, may I join the Science Discovery Camp, please?’

e I think it is good to join the camp because we will get to learn various Science
topics and have fun at the same time.

QUESTION 2
a fishing
b True
False
c You need a paintbrush, drawing block and crayon for the drawing activity.
To register, you need to go to Premier Camp, Bukit Merah.
For enquiries, we need to call Miss Susan.
d I can get a gift bag and a 10% discount.
e I would choose the fishing pack because I can learn to be patient.
f Yes, it is. It helps pupils to spend their time wisely and beneficially.

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QUESTION 3
a tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur
b List A List B
Kuala Lumpur stands at a height of 451.9 meters.
The Petronas Twin Towers is the capital city of Malaysia.
Petaling Street has over 3000 birds from local and
foreign species.
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a very famous shopping spot.
c i. FALSE ii. TRUE iii. TRUE iv. TRUE
d There are about 1.6 million people living in Kuala Lumpur.
e Kuala Lumpur is crowded because there are a lot of job opportunities there.
f I will visit the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. This is because I will have the chance
walk in a free flight aviary and see many different kinds of birds there.

QUESTION 4
a trying to avoid the swarm of bees.
b True
c Ming Seng met with an accident.
The crowd was afraid of the bees and quickly left the street.
The bees wanted to build a nest.
d Yes, he was. He collided with another cyclist and he fell from his bicycle.
e The reason was the bees had dropped their Queen so they followed it to the
ground.
f Ming Seng was trying to avoid a swarm of bees and he knocked into another
cyclist.

QUESTION 5
a six crates
b False
True
c Siew Cheng first discovered the necklace when she leaned against the tree
trunk.
Her grandfather helped Siew Cheng to fill the crates with apples.
Her grandmother lost her necklace a few weeks ago in the garden.
d by chance.
e She made Siew Cheng’s favourite apple pie for tea time.
f Yes. He was astonished when Siew Cheng showed him the necklace.
g Yes, she was because she had found the necklace that she had lost a few
weeks ago.

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QUESTION 6

1 C 2 C 3 C 4 D 5 A

QUESTION 7
a the pupils’ grammar and spelling mistakes
b FALSE
c The roses can be bought from Azah’s Florist.
Lady Gaga Jewellery is within walking distance from the school.
They can get two shawls for the price of one.
d They can buy the shawl and the earrings.
e Yes, because they love and thank her for being an awesome teacher. They
are also buying gifts for her.
f They want to thank Madam Tan for her guidance and thoughtfulness. They
also want her to be happy. / They want her to remember them when she sees
the gifts

*** accept any plausible answers

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