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English
MID YEAR
2019
1 hour 15 minutes

SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN SYED IBRAHIM

06700 PENDANG, KEDAH DARUL AMAN

MID YEAR EXAMINATION

2019

ENGLISH
FORM 1

PAPER 1 (12/1)
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH (PEMAHAMAN)

One hour 15 minutes

Instruction
1. This question paper consists FIVE parts which consist of 40 questions. Answer all
questions. Read the instructions for each part and question carefully.
2. Write your answer in the answer section of this question paper.

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PART 1
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Questions 1–8 …………………………… ……………………………
(MDM NOOR AISYAH BT SAAD) (PN WAN YATI BINTI (TN HAJI AZIZAN BIN AZIB)
PART 1 WAN MOHAMAD)
Questions 1-8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C.

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 For each question, circle the correct answer A, B or C below.

Dear CESRL staffs,

We meet at noon today. Remember to bring training materials from last week as
I need to give updates on certain sections that we have missed. Light lunch
would be served at the meeting.
Mr. Tony Lincoln
1. The purpose Mr. Tony Lincoln is having the meeting is to ………………………………
A obtain new information from the staffs
B invite the staffs to meet him as he missed seeing them last week
C treat the staffs with light lunch

Think of how you want to be treated and act accordingly.

2. The saying above is meant to promote ………………………………

A freedom
B kindness
C cleanliness

Rahimah,
Please see me after class. We really need to talk about how we can improve your grades.
Madam Aisyah

3. Madam Aisyah is probably Rahimah’s ………………………………

A mother
B nanny
C teacher
RAMLAN : I am so sad right now. I failed in my exam.

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CHRISTINA : Oh! Don’t be sad. You can improve yourself.
RAMLAN : What should I do to get good grade in exam?
CHRISTINA : Well, you can start doing revision at least 2 hours a day, pay attention to
your teachers while they are teaching and do study group every week.
4. Christina is giving tips to Ramlan on ………………………………
A how to success in exam
B how to cheat in exam
C how to fail in exam

2 –Step Directions :
 Set toaster oven to low-medium.
 Toast 1 to 2 cycles until hot and golden brown.
5. The directions are for heating up ………………………………
A a vegetable dish
B rice
C a type of pastry

To be old and wise, you must first have to be young and

stupid.
6. This quote means …………….…
A knowledge, skills and expertise are acquired after passing through the youth
B old and wisdom comes before youth
C people become old and wise after met an accident

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7. Based on the weather forecast, people are likely to do indoor activities on ………………….
A Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
B Monday and Thursday only
C Wednesday and Saturday

8. Pick the correct statement about the picture above.

A The boy does not do revision for his test.
B The boy needs answers from his friend.
C The boy wants to sleep.

(8 marks)

PART 2
Questions 9 – 16

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 Read the text below and correct the underlined errors
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided below.

Thula Thula (0) was a private wildlife reserve and hotel. Thula Thula means ‘peace’ in
Zulu, the language of (9) an famous South African tribe. Thula Thula is in Kwazulu Natal
province in South Africa. (10) That is where the Zulu tribe comes from.
(11)Those area is home to hundreds of species of animals, including rhinoceros,
leopards, crocodiles and giraffes. (12) On 1999, the owner of Thula Thula, Lawrence
Anthony, rescued a herd of seven elephants and brought them to (13) her wildlife
reserve. Since then, the family has grown to 15 elephants! The story of his experiences
(14) among the elephants is the subject of his book, the Elephant Whisperer. The
owners of Thula Thula adopted Thabo, a baby rhino, in 2009 when he was just a few
days old. He now lives (15) at the wildlife reserve. Thula Thula is open all year. Guests
stay in luxury tents with beds and showers. Guests can go on organized walks and learn
about unusual plants that only grow (16) on South Africa.

(Adapted from Pulse 2 page 46, a reading text on Thula Thula Wildlife Reserve)
(8 marks)

Example :
0 is

9 13
10 14
11 15
12 16

Part 3

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 Read the text below and answer questions 17 to 24.

Adapted from the Pulse Textbook, page 88.

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SUPERSTITIONS IN IRELAND

Author of the article 17) …………………………………………………………………………………..……..

18)………………………………………………… or four-leaf clover
Symbol of Ireland
19)……………………………………………………..
Beliefs and
-are little people who can do magic and bring people good/bad luck
superstitions
- the 20)……………………………………………………. (common name)

- the 21)…………………………………………………… (the most well-known fairy)

Stones Circles

-rings of stones can be found all over the Irish countryside.

-if you 22) …………………………… one, you’ll have an accident before the

end of the year.

Rainbows

-the leprechauns keep 23)……………………………………………………. at the

end of the rainbow, if you catch him, you can have his treasure.

The Blarney Stone

-the walls of Blarney Castle near Cork. If you kiss the stone, you will get

the gift of the gab and become a 24)……………………………………………………

(8 marks)
Part 4
Read the text again.
Then, answer the following questions (a) – (i)

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Questions 25-30
Based on the text, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

25 Will wrote the information about Irish beliefs and superstitions.

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26 Little people who can do magic and bring good/bad luck is known as devils.

)
27 Leprechaun loves to make people fall in love.

)
28 Stones circles belong to fairy rings.

)
29 To be rich, you can catch a leprechaun.

)
30 Leprechaun is very easy to be fooled.

)
31 To be good speaker, you must kiss the Blarney Stone.

)
32 Will is 13 years old.

Questions 33-34
Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the text.

Meaning Word

33)wealth ……………………………………………………..……..
(1 mark)

34) folktale ………………………………………………………………..

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 (1 mark)

(10 marks)
Part 5
Questions 35- 40
You are going to read a newspaper article about the endangered species in Malaysia.

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, write the correct answer (A-H) below.

Endangered species refer to any species that is at risk of extinction because of

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a sudden rapid decrease in its population or a loss of its critical habitat.
Firstly, Malayan Tiger. From 3,000 tigers in the 1950s, the number has
reduced to around 300 today. Secondly is The Black Shrew which is a
mouse-like mammal that has so far only been spotted in Kota Kinabalu,
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Sabah. There are supposedly less than 350 Malayan Tapirs left.
Fourthly, Orang Utan. This gentle and intelligent “man of the forest” are at
risk of being wiped out because of habitat loss. Fifthly, Borneo Pygmy
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Elephant. In Sabah, they are typically found near the Kinabatangan River.
Next, the Sumatran Rhinoceros. It is the smallest rhinoceros in the world,
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weighing about 500-800 kilograms. Pangolins are some of the most
heavily trafficked protected animals in the world, as they fetch a high price
for their scales, meat and skin, which are believed to have medicinal benefits.
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Distinct in appearance with its long nose and large stomach, the
Proboscis Monkey was once widespread in the coastal mangroves of Borneo.
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importance and funding should be given to informant networks.
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A Global Tiger Day, also known as International Tiger Day,

was first celebrated in 2010 and founded at the Saint
Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia.
B On the other hand, volunteers can fulfill their dreams by
helping to save endangered animals.
C The key to saving Malaysia's endangered wildlife lies in
educating the local communities as to the value of their
wildlife, both in the forests and in the seas around the
extensive coast.
D Even today, poachers still seek them out for their husks and
the demand for palm oil threatens means that their home is
still being wiped out.
E There are 8 endangered animals in Malaysia.
F Thirdly is the Malayan Tapir which is a herbivorous
mammal with a short trunk and dual-colored body.
G Due to poaching, its population has dwindled and there are
only three known rhinos left in the country.
H Lastly, Proboscis Monkey.
(6 marks)

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