Answer all questions.

PART 1 (Question 1-8)

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark
the correct answer A, B or C.

NO ADMISSION FOR AGES

BELOW EIGTHTEEN

1. The notice above tells us that you cannot enter

if you are
A underage
B handicapped
C illiterate

Sitiawan: Heavy floods affected this town after three days of continuous downpour.
Approximately 500 residents from town centre were evacuated to higher grounds. Rescuing
teams used motorboats to transport flood victims to community halls and schools for temporary
accommodation until further notice.

2. From the news report above why were the people the evacuated?
A Due to a fierce sandstorm
B Due to a lightning strike
C Due to a heavy flood

Seremban 50 km
Kota 88 km
Tampin 101 km
Rembau 72 km

3. Which of the following is the furthest destination?

A Tampin
B Kota
C Seremban

GARDEN PEAS
KEEP FROZEN
RM 4.90
4. The peas should be kept
A in a tin
B in the freezer

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 C in the cupboard

SPCA, Kuala Lumpur, will be

having a blood donation campaign,
organ donation drive, fund raising
campaign and crime prevention
seminar at the SPCA head office in
Petaling Jaya between 10.00 a.m.
and 5.00 p.m.

5. How many programmes are there at SPCA head office?

A Two
B Three
C Four

ENTRANCE
RM2.00
No charges after 7.00 p.m.

6. Customers enjoy free parking

A after seven o’clock
B before seven o’clock
C in the afternoon

CLUELESS ABOUT FASHION?

As a professional, do you have problem buying the right attire for yourself? If you think you
have a problem, meet us at Dressing Consultant Sdn Bhd- the leading house of fashion in town.
We will advise you on the right clothes to wear.

7. What does Dressing Consultant offer?

A Consultation service to anyone who has dressing problem.
B Consultation to professionals on the right attire.
C Make up service to people who have problems dressing up decently.

BILLY’S BURGER
Drive-in
8. What does drive-in mean?
A ‘Billy’s Burger’ is a place for drivers to try out their skills
B Customers can obtain services at the drive-in counter.
C The vehicle can drive in here to go to another place.

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Part 2 (Question 9-16)
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each question, write the correct word in the
space provided.

Last Sunday was my fourteenth birthday. It was (e.g.) the important day for me because my father
said I could celebrate it by (9) have a party for my friends and relatives. The whole family (10) is
involved in helping me plan the party. First, (11) her sisters made the invitation cards. After that, we
sent them to all the guests. My brother helped to (12) decorating the house with streamers (13) but
balloons. My father bought all kinds of food and drinks. My mother (14) bakes a chocolate cake for
me. When the important day arrived, I (15) am so delighted. My friends and relatives (16) bring me
wonderful birthday gifts. Then, it was time to blow out the candles on my birthday cake while
everybody sang the birthday song. I really enjoyed my first birthday party. I think all the guests had
a great time too.

(8 marks)

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Part 3 (Question 17-24)
Read the text below and answer questions 17 to 24

BUKIT LARUT

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 Bukit Larut is located 1036 m above sea level and 10 km from Taiping, Perak. Founded in 1884, it
is the oldest hill resort in the country. Besides that, it is also the wettest place in the country
because it receives the highest rainfall.

The hill resort was formerly known as Maxwell Hill. It was named after William George Maxwell
who was the British Assistant Resident in Perak at that time. He felt that the beautiful views
overlooking Taiping town as well as its cool surroundings made the hill a perfect getaway for
European planters to escape the humid surroundings in their plantations. Therefore, several
bungalows were built. Back then, one could get up the hill on foot or be carried on a sedan chair by
porters.

These days, people are allowed to walk up the hill. However, it will take between three to five
hours to reach the peak. No private vehicles are allowed. Only government-owned Land Rovers are
permitted to take visitors up. The service runs every hour from 8 am to 5 pm. The 13-km journey
takes 30 minutes and a return trip is RM6 for an adult. Seats are limited during weekends and
public holidays, so call the Bukit Larut Recreation Office to book in advance.

Bukit Larut still has its original colonial bungalows and English gardens. These bungalows are
available for rent but provide only basic accommodation. Visitors can also go hiking, do some
bird-watching and enjoy its panoramic views and cool weather.

Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided.
Founded in: (17) __________________

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Founded by: William George Maxwell

Purpose: Perfect getaway for European planters

Former name: (18) _________________ From Taiping: (19) __________

Above sea level: 1036 m

History Location

BUKIT LARUT
HILL RESORT

How to get to the peak Things to do

Walk up the hill Drive up in a • See original colonial bungalows

(20) ___________ (21) ________________________

(22) ________________________

• Enjoy the surroundings

Operating hours: (23) __________________

Fee (adults): (24) __________________

(8 marks)
Part 4 (Question 25-34)

Read the article below and answer questions 25 to 34

Spending too much time staying connected with friends and relatives through social media

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can be detrimental to our health. Often, we do not get enough sleep at night and end up feeling
tired and sleepy the next morning.

Here are some things we can do to overcome this problem. Firstly, log out from all email accounts and
social networking sites before going to sleep. We will not be contacted if we are not online.

Next, turn off any electrical devices in the bedroom. If they are switched on, the glowing screens or
dim lights can make it harder for us to fall asleep. Moreover, hearing the notifications coming from the
devices in the middle of the night will only make matters worse.

Besides that, we must make sleep a priority. Do not answer any calls or text messages or check emails
one hour before bedtime. This should give us enough time to prepare for bed. Our body and mind need
time to wind down as bedtime approaches.

Try out these steps for a more peaceful slumber. Keep in mind that a good night's sleep is what we
need to boost our energy and to stay focused and alert the next day.

Answer the question below.

Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided.

25 It is considered an unhealthy habit to spend too much time staying connected through
_______________________________. (1
mark)

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26 Social networking can deprive us of sleep and make us feel ________________________________
in the morning. (1 mark)

27 It is important to log out from all __________________________________ and social networking

sites before going to sleep. (1 mark)

28 The ___________________________________ or dim lights from electrical devices can make it

harder for us to fall asleep. (1 mark)

29 What should we make as a priority?

________________________________________________________________________. (1
mark)

30 One hour before sleep, we should not answer calls, ___________________________________ or

check emails. (1 mark)

31 Our body and mind need time to ________________________________________ as bedtime

approaches. (1
mark)

32 A good night's sleep will help to boost our energy and allow us to stay focused and
______________________________. (1 mark)

Questions 33 and 34

Complete the table below with a word from the text.

For each question, write your answer in the space provided. (2 marks)

Meaning Word
33 cause harm
34 most important

(10 marks)

Part 5 (Question 35-40)

Six sentences have been removed from the following articles. Choose from the sentences (A - H) to fit
each gap (35 - 40). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.

Water is the most valuable gift Mother Nature has given to humankind. 35 . The main causes of

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water pollution are oil spills, farming wastes, industrial wastes and acid rain.

Oil spills occur when huge oil tankers have leaks. 36 . All the fish, whales, dolphins, plankton
and coral depend on clean water to survive. Many fish and plants die after such accidents as the oil spill may
take years to clean up. If the spill occurs near land, the oil will be washed up onto the beach affecting sea
birds and animals on land.

37 It may lose its ability to fly and survive. Nowadays, many kinds of pesticides are used in
farming. The rain washes pesticides and fertilizers from the fields to the rivers and oceans. Some farmers
dump animal wastes in the river as they do not know how to get rid of the waste properly. 38 .
They are acidic and very harmful to humans. Factories often dump their industrial wastes straight into the
sea. 39 . Some people even transport drums of industrial wastes and dump them
into rivers although this is against the law.

Gases and fumes from cars, factories and power stations are dissolved in the raindrops to produce a
weak acid. 40 . Acid rain can be carried from one country to another by wind.

(6 marks)

A When a sea bird is covered with oil, its feathers become heavy and sticky.

B Industrial wastes are even more dangerous.

C Unfortunately, the world's natural water supply is becoming more and more polluted.

D This acid rain pollutes the oceans and destroys forests.

E The oil destroys many forms of marine life.

F This endangers the corals that live in the ocean.

G The fish drink this polluted water which in turn will affect humans when they consume the fish.

H Humans and animals alike might die from thirst caused by the lack of water.

END OF QUESTIONS

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(NORLIANA BINTI BASAR) (NURAZIATUL MAZIDA (WAN HALILAH BINTI WAN
BINTI NEIMAD) ABDULLAH)

Head of English Panel SMKSJ GKMP Bahasa SMKSJ

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