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Information Transfer: © Panitia Bahasa Inggeris, SMK Sultan Ismail, Johor Bahru
Information Transfer: © Panitia Bahasa Inggeris, SMK Sultan Ismail, Johor Bahru
Information Transfer: © Panitia Bahasa Inggeris, SMK Sultan Ismail, Johor Bahru
A. Read the information given below and then answer the questions that follow.
The National Art Gallery is housed in a The traditional houses at Mini Malaysia represent the
colonial-style building run by the National architectural styles of all the states of Malaysia. They
Heritage Trust. It was formerly know as the display various works of art and craft from each state.
Majestic Hotel. The art gallery exhibits a wide Attractions include weekly cultural shows and
range of paintings by local and foreign artists. traditional games.
Malaysia’s largest rock-filled hydro-electric dam A popular tourist attraction, particularly during the
has a water catchment area of 260 000 Hindu festival of Thaipusam which falls in late
hectares. The area around the dam is ideal for January each year. The Hindu shrine is located in the
jungle trekking and nature walks. The lake is a Main Cave, 272 steps up. At the foothills is a smaller
popular fishing spot. cave with interesring artwork of Hindu legends on its
walls.
Bird lovers’ paradise! Over 100 species of birds The largest and one of the most beautiful Buddhist
come to this area, particularly between the temples in South-East Asia. The temple has a seven-
months of August and December. We can also tier pagoda, the Ban Po Thar which rises 30 metres
see beautiful butterflies and insects. This place high. Work on this temple began in 1890 and took
is managed by the Department of Wildlife and more than two decades to complete.
National Parks.
Questions 1-5
For each of the descriptions below, name the place of interest that the following people should visit.
Questions 6-10
Based on the information given, give short answers to the following questions.
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B Read the brochure below and then complete the tasks given.
There are many spectacular waterfalls here. The hilly regions of Tasik Kenyir are a world of
Among them: virgin tropical jungle estimated to be millions of
years old. Outdoor activities like jungle trekking are
Saok – 15-minute boat ride from Pengkalan Gawi. highly recommended. One of the most popular
Cascading waters over its rocky terraces and trals is Mount Gagau. Trekkers are advised to
boulders and a flat sandy area at ground level, engage a jungle guide.
making it perfect picnic spot for a whole family.
Among the other peaks in Kenyir are the Bongsu,
Tembat – Unlike Saok and Lasir, Tembat Waterfall Tembat and Gajah Terom. At present there are no
is actually composed of five rapids with first flowing facilities on the other peaks except for Mount
cascades. With a large camping area, it is a Gagau where base camps and hiking trails have
popular destination for campers. been set up.
Questions 1-7
Complete the table below for a quick and easy reference to Tasik Kenyir by choosing one activity and the
location in the place of interest.
The following foreign tourists would like to visit some of the places described in the brochure of Tasik
Kenyir. However, there are certain things they must do or take with them before they can visit these
locations.
Based only on information given in the text, write down the thing each of them needs in the boxes provided.