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Part 1
Questions 1-7
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 on the answer sheet.

1. Who is organising the party?

A. Lisa
B. Mary
C. Kevin

2. The email tells us that Ravi is

A. feeling fine
B. having a cold
C. having a headache

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LIMITED TIME OFFER!

Enjoy one regular pizza at RM 1.50 with the purchase of any large
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This promotion is valid only at our dine-in restaurants.
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3. If you buy
A. a large pizza, you can get a regular pizza for RM 1.50
B. a large pizza, you can get another large pizza for RM 1.50
C. a regular pizza, you can get another large pizza for RM 1.50

4. The Taman Aman Badminton Programme is

A. being held for two weeks
B. for casual badminton players
C. suitable for children

5. The message above is sent to

A. ask Brian to attend the farewell party.
B. say farewell to Brian.
C. ask Brian to ask goodbye to his teacher.

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BLUE LAGOON THEME PARK

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If you’re looking for fun and excitement far away from
the city, then you must visit the Blue Lagoon Theme
Park! It is suitable for all age groups as it has many
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6. The theme park is

A. located in the city
B. offering 30 different types of rides
C. suitable for both children and adults

Plant a tree today!

Lend a hand to save the trees.

Save what saves you.

7. The poster reminds us that trees are

A. cut down for development
B. destroyed by humans
C. important to life

KOTA BHARU: Major flash floods last night forced

some roads to close in the city. Motorists are
advised to avoid areas that are easily affected by
flooding.

8. Motorists are advised to

A. avoid driving into the cities
B. be ready for bad weather
C. drive carefully during rainy weather

[8 marks]

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Part 2

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Questions 9-16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each question, write the correct word in
the space provided on your answer sheet.

Today, we are (0) go to newly-opened theme park with the father. Along with my

brother and youngster sister, my father is (9) take us there by car. My brother (10) watch the

scenery outside through the car window while my sister is (11) try to tie her loose shoelaces. I

take the maps and guides that my father gave me and are (12) browse through it. My father

actually plans to take us to the library today but suddenly he wants to take us to the theme

park as the weather (13) look good. I am showing my sister the place that we are going to now

as she peeks over my shoulder. My brother is (14) eat a sandwich that our mother has packed

in the morning for us. We can see from the distance my cars are (15) cruise through the

gateways of the park. My sister is (16) shout happily as we go through it as well. I am happy we

are able to spend time together.

[8 marks]

Example:

0 Going

9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16

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Part 3
Read the magazine article below and answer questions 17-24

EARTHQUAKES

Malaysians think that earthquakes will never happen in this country. However, latest events
seem to prove otherwise. The 2009 Bukit Tinggi earthquake, the Baling earthquake in 2013 and
the deadly Ranau earthquake in 2015 all show that an earthquake can hit Malaysia at any time.
We cannot predict or prevent them. But, when they come, what should we do?

During an earthquake, it is important not to panic. Stay calm and cover your head and neck with
your arms and hands. Take shelter by being under a sturdy table. Sit there until the quake stops.
Do not rush outside. You should never stand next to a window or near heavy objects that could
fall on you. Do not use elevators as you might get trapped in it if there is a power failure.

After an earthquake, be prepared for aftershocks. Using matches or candles can cause fire, so do
not use them. Stay out of damaged buildings, and listen to the radio or television for information
from the authorities. Stay away from beaches as earthquakes can cause large ocean waves called
tsunamis. Move to higher ground. Do not stand near trees, lamp posts, power lines or concrete
structures.

Questions 17 – 24
Complete the following table.
Choose no more than three wirds and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the answer sheet.

EARTHQUAKES
Location of the 2009 earthquake 17. __________________________________

When earthquakes can hit Malaysia 18. __________________________________

What you should cover during an earhtquake 19. __________________________________

20. __________________________________

A safe place to take cover during an earthquake 21. __________________________________

Things to avoid during an earthquake 22. __________________________________

 Heavy objects
 Elevators

Be prepared for 23. __________________________________

One reason to avoid beaches 24. __________________________________

[8 marks]

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Part 4
Read the text and answer questions 25 to 34

WHY I ENJOY LISTENING TO GHOST STORIES

I love listening to ghost stories. I think listening to ghost stories is like riding a
rollercoaster. You ride it for the thrill and excitement that comes from being scared.
Well, I am not really a fan of such rides, so listening to ghost stories is my way of
experiencing the fear and thrill.

My grandfather is an amazing storyteller, especially in telling ghost stories, but

my younger brother does not like it at all. Usually, my sister and I would be very excited
when our grandfather calls us and say that he has a story to share. Sometimes, I would
keep a pillow close by, just in case it gets too frightening!

Last week, he told us a story about a haunted road in a village. Motorists who
drove along that road at night would see an old man crossing the road and smiling at
them. The next thing they knew, the old man would be sitting at the back seat of their
vehicles before he disappeared into the air! This story was as scary as the story about his
former boarding school. I had to stop listening and pretended to get a drink to calm
myself.

Some of his stories would stay in my mind for days. One night, I heard a knock
on the window in the living room. When I went closer to check, I thought I saw a figure
standing in the shadows. The situation was similar to the story my grandfather had told.
Suddenly, the door shut behind me and I screamed loudly. However, it turned out to be
my younger brother playing tricks on me!

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Question 25- 32
Answer the questions below.
Choose no more than 5 words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

25. The writer says listening to ghost stories is the same as _______________________ . [1 mark]

26. The writer experiences _______________________ when she listens to ghost stroies. [1 mark]

27. How does the writer describe her grandfather?

______________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

28. The writer’s _____________________________ hates ghost stories. [1 mark]

29. The writer keeps ______________________ with her while listening to ghost stories. [1 mark]

30. When did the writer’s grandfather tell a story about a haunted road in a village?
______________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

31. The writer acted like she had to ________________________ to make her less scared. [1 mark]

32. The writer heard a knock when she was in ___________________________________. [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.

Meaning Word

33. afraid or frightened ________________________________________ [1 mark]

34. to go to a place where he or _________________________________________ [1 mark]

she cannot be seen

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PART 5
Questions 35 – 40
You are going to read a newspaper article about a camping trip.
Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A-H) to fit each gap
(35-40). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
For each question, mark the correct answer (A-H) on your answer sheet.

MY FIRST CAMPING TRIP

I remember my first camping trip with my friends a few years ago. It was a wonderful trip, although

there were some problems we had to face.

We brought along bug spray, sunscreen and camping gear and went to our camping site at the

National Park. 35 Then, we gathered some firewood, made a fire and cooked instant

noodles. 36

Before this camping trip, I had always imagined that camping in the wilderness

was a fun and pleasurable experience. I thought of doing many things such as spending the nights

watching the twinkling stars and waking up in the morning to the 37 smell of coffee.

As the night came, the campsite fell into a frightening 38 silence. I

tried to close my eyes to have a good sleep but 39 it was not possible.

The buzz of mosquitoes, the hooting pf owls and the noisy drone of cicadas kept us

40 awake for most of the night.

Sitting around a campfire, singing songs and cracking jokes were really fun. We truly

enjoyed each other’s company. The memories of my first camping trip will remain in my mind

forever.

A However, we did have some awesome moments too.

B We ate our food hungrily as our stomachs were growling with hunger.
C I was wrong.
D It was then that the forest became lively.
E It was my first and last camping trip.
F The first thing we did was set up the camp.
G An uproar of animal sounds filled the air. 8
H I look forward to going on another camping trip soon.
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