GRAPHIC MATERIALS

PRACTICE 1

Question 1

Read the notice below and answer the following question.

1. This workshop would probably be attended by

A fathers C teachers
B teenagers D mothers-to-be

Question 2
Read the news article and answer the following question.
Pahang: A youth was sentenced by the Temerloh High Court to seven
years and six months’ jail. He was also ordered to be given ten strokes of
the rotan for possessing 1805 gm of ganja. This sentence is in addition to
the imposition of a fine.

2. Which of the following does NOT constitute part of the punishment for the youth?

A Possessing 1805 gm of ganja

B Ten strokes of the rotan
C Seven years and six months’ jail
D A fine

Question 3
Look at the advertisement and answer the following question.

Standard features Popular Feature

 Sleep Mode function  Electronic Remote Control with full functions
 Modern matt gold colour
 Safety thermal internal fuse

3. Which of the following is the best-selling feature of this fan?

A Sleep Mode function C Safety thermal internal fuse

B Matt gold colour D Electronic Remote Control
Question 4 & 5
Study the graph and answer the questions that follow.

SHOPPING BEHAVIOUR OF INTERNET USERS 4. Which of the following statements BEST

IN MALAYSIA reflects the shopping behaviour of
Internet users in Malaysia?
A A large number of Malaysians are
online shoppers
B The largest percentage prefer to
shop offline.
C Offline shoppers outnumber Internet
users.
D Only a small fraction of users shop
online.

5. Offline shoppers are those who

A buy directly from physical shops C buy from shops and on the Internet
B buy via the Internet D use credit cards in their purchases.

Question 6
Read the advertisement and answer the following question.

Watch history being made in the British Open Championships.

Watch the best of champions compete for the conveted trophy.
Live on the Premier Channel

6. This event which will be shown on TV is about

A history C a sport
B champions D Britain

Question 7 & 8
Read the advertisement and answer the following questions.

EAT YOUR WAY THRU’ MALAYSIA!

It’s an all-Malaysian affair at the Ritz Renaissance. For the month-long ‘Eat Malaysian’ buffet promotion at
its Palm Terrace Café, the hotel is offering a selection of authentic Malaysian fare. Feast your eyes and
whet your appetite on Kerabu Pucuk Paku, Nasi Minyak, Daging Rendang Minang and many more such
delectable dishes.

At only RM40++ per pax, it’s a steal!

Reserve your seats by calling 03-7478 1120.

8. What is special about the food promotion?

A It is held at a hotel. C It will feature only Malaysian food.

B It is held at the Palm Terrace Café. D It will serve delectable dishes.

9. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the food promotion

A It costs RM40 per person. C It requires one to reserve seats.

B It allows one to eat as much as one wants. D It is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Question 9 & 10
Read the advertisement and answer the questions that follow.

Getting there

CALL NOW !
Fix your appointment with a
call or just walk in for an
interview.

All interviews will be held at

Hotel Renalt, Jalan Hang Lebat
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The venue
is accessible by public
transport. Bring your original
documents.

9. The advertisement shows that

A all applicants must call to fix an appointment

B Renalt Hotel is located in Cheras
C interviews will be conducted in the morning only
D applicants may attend the interview without calling up first

10. Which of the following information is given in the advertisement?

A The bus fare and route to take by public transport

B The questions that will be asked at the interview
C The need to bring original documents
D The person to call to fix the appointment
PRACTICE 2

Question 1
Study the instructions and answer the following question.

1. What can be done to get saltier eggs?

A Sprinkle salt on the eggs before eating.

B Cover the eggs with a layer of mud and salt.
C Boil the eggs in strong salt water before eating
D Keep the eggs in the solution for a longer period.

Question 2
Read the instructions and answer the following question.

SPECIAL TIP:
To create the icon
1 Click Start. Select Programs option. Click
Windows Explorer.
2 Locate the directory where SHOP@HOME is
installed.
3 Locate the Shop@Home.exe file. Then right mouse
click on the Shop@Home.exe file. Then right
mouse click on the Shop@Home.exe file and select
Copy.
4 Exit Windows Explorer.

2. The ‘Special Tip’ instructions are probably

A for cooking a recipe

B taken from a children’s book
C directions for setting up a file on a PC
D operating an electrical gadget

Question 3
Read the instructions and answer the following question.

INSTANT SUSTANENZ
(Strawberry Flavour)
To replace one normal meal (per sachet)

To prepare:
1 Mix powdered contents of sachet in 240 ml of water, cold
or hot.
2 For best results, use a blender or shaker.
3 One sachet, one to three times daily.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

3. Instant SUSTANENZ

A is mainly for adults and children C is poisonous

B comes in small packets D comes in a liquid form

Question 4
Read the instructions and answer the following question.

4. Which button should I press if I want music to play continuously?

A Sleep button C Music Menu

B Loop button D Volume buttons

Question 5
Read the label and answer the question that follows.

MACHINE OR HANDWASH SEPARATELY DO NOT

BLEACH

WARM IRON DRY CLEANING RECOMMENDED.

5. Where can you find this instruction?

A At a launderette C On washing powder labels

 B Bed linen D On delicate clothing

Question 6
Read the passage and answer the following question.

The bark of the rubber tree is cut to allow the latex to ooze
out. The latex flows into cups and is collected and sent to a
central station where the water content is removed. Then it is
mixed with ammonia and transported as a liquid. It can also
be smoked and dried to be transported as rubber sheets.

6. Pick out the incorrect statement.

A Rubber can be smoked and dried before being transported.

B At the central station, ammonia is added to the latex.
C To get liquid rubber, water must be added to the latex.
D The water content in latex has to be removed before being transported.

Question 7
Read the notice and answer the question that follows.

PLEASE GIVE THIS SEAT TO

SOMEONE WHO NEEDS IT

7. Which statements BEST explains this sign?

A Do not sit here.

B This seat is reserved.
C Surrender your seat to anyone who asks you.
D Allow an elderly, pregnant or handicapped person to sit here.

Question 8
Study the table and answer the question that follows.

January February

Truancy 24% 22%

Loitering 33% 29%

Malingering 15% 15%

Bullying 20% 27%

Blackmailing 43% 23%

8. Based on the table, which discipline problem worsened in February?

A Truancy C Blackmailing
B Bullying D Malingering
Question 9 & 10
Read the extract of a story and answer the following questions.

I was on duty, doing my rounds at about 1.00 a.m. when I saw the assault. I quickly called the police and
the ambulance. The poor man was badly injured. Luckily, I had my rifle with me for protection. I managed
to chase the thugs away by threatening to shoot. When I went back to the man, he was still in a daze.
While waiting for the police and the ambulance to arrive, I wrapped him in a blanket, which I normally keep
in my guard house.

9. Which of these statements is TRUE?

A The narrator was a watchman.

B The victim was poor.
C The narrator shot the thugs.
D The narrator administered first aid to the victim.

10. When did the incident happen?

A Before midnight.
B Past midnight.
C At dawn
D In the afternoon.
PRACTICE 3

Question 1
Read the dialogue and answer the following question.

Encik Alim : Tell me how this happened.

Ansar : I was working on my essay when I was informed by Azmi that
the warden wanted to see me. So, I left.
Encik Alim : Then?
Ansar : When I came back, I completed my final paragraph of the
essay and handed it in as you had instructed.
Encik Alim : Azmi, have you anything to say?
Azmi : I did not do it! This is really my own piece of work.
Encik Alim : Well, between the two of you, I think I know who can write a
better essay. However, as a punishment, you will both have to
do another essay.

1. What can you conclude from the dialogue above?

A Both Azmi and Ansar were not telling the truth.

B The boys were caught handing in similar essays.
C Encik Alim was the school principal.
D The conversation took place in the office.

Question 2
Read the letter and answer the question that follows.

No. 1, Jalan Gembira

Taman Sentosa
314000 Ipoh,
(1) Perak.
Dear Ivy, (2)
Hi there! It’s been some time since I last heard from you. I hope you’re
in the best of spirits as always ….
Till next time, bye! (3)
(4) Love,
Judy
2. The above is an extract of an informal letter. Which is the salutation?

A 1 C 3
B 2 D 4

Question 3
Read the news article and answer the following question.

Dr Ahmad, the hospital administrator, received an

anonymous letter. It said that a bomb had been planted in
the pharmacy section of the hospital and would explode at
12.00 a.m. Quickly, Dr Ahmad ordered his staff to evacuate
the building. Later, however, it was discovered that the
letter was a hoax.

3. Which of the statements below is true?

A The sender revealed his identity. C The bomb would explode at 12 noon.
B The incidents occurred outside the hospital. D The sender was not telling the truth.

Question 4
Read the situation and answer the question.

Mei would like to get a pen-pal. She loves adventurous outdoor activities like mountaineering and
scuba-diving. She’s from Muar and wishes to have a pen-pal from her home state. Which pen-pal
should she choose?

4. Which pen-pal should she choose?

A Lim Swee Eng (F), 15 C Tan Boon Siew (M), 17

7, Jalan Nilai Seremban, Negri Sembilan 31, Jalan 2/3i, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Hobbies: reading, listening to music Hobbies: Computer-surfing, reading

B Chan Khat Seng (M), 16 D Teri Neoh (F),14

132, Jalan Baloi, Balakong, Johor5, Free Road, Penang
Hobbies: traveling, hiking, surfing Hobbies: Swimming, traveling, cycling

Question 5 & 6
Read the letter and answer the following questions.

Dear Tiddles,

Hi, it’s me again, Flopsy. How’s life treating you? I’m not doing so well these days as I’m all locked
up in a hutch. It is quite warm and comfy but I’d love to see the world outside. At night especially, many of
my friends come into the garden to play and it looks like lots of fun. Fine, I get all the carrots I can eat but
it’s only natural to think that life in the wild is actually better than the security and comfort of this lonely
cage.

So, are you still thinking of changing your name to Sheba or perhaps Cleopatra? Your pedigree
should have a more dignified name. Whatever, at least you still get to do whatever you like, go wherever
you want, even curling up in your owner’s arm. Are you still on that milk diet or have you switched to fish?
Fish is good for your lovely fur, you know.

5. Who wrote this letter?

A A cat C A rabbit
B A snake D A parrot

6. Which of the statements is UNTRUE?

A Tiddles has more freedom than Flopsy. C Fish is Flopsy’s main diet.
B Tiddles is a female cat. D Flopsy leads a comfortable but lonely life.

Question 7
Read the note and answer the question that follows.

NOTE TO CUSTOMERS :
THE GUARANTEE FOR THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT COVER ANY INJURY
TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO MATERIALS DUE TO MISUSE OR NEGLECT

7. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A The product can cause injury or damage unless used properly.

B The product does not guarantee safety in any way at all.
C The product cannot damage or injure people at all.
D The product is guaranteed against injury to persons or damage to materials.

Question 8
Study the chart and answer the following question.

Complaints against Pos Malaysia

8. Which is the most common complaint against Pos Malaysia?

A Late deliveries C Unreasonable charges

B Lost letters D Poor service

Question 9 & 10
Read the letter and answer the questions that follow.

Dear Sir,

Application for the Post of Webmaster

With regard to your advertisement in The Times dated 10 August 2012, I would like to apply for the post of
Webmaster in your Cyber Café in Damansara.

Below are details of my professional experience.

_______
_______
_______

Yours faithfully,
Ying Kee
(TAN YING KEE)

9. In the letter, Ying Kee is seeking a job related to

A insects C a restaurant
B the post office D the Internet

10. Which of the following is NOT true?

A Particulars of work experience are given.

B It is an application letter for a job.
C The cyber café is in Damansara.
D The letter was written on 10 August 2012.
PRACTICE 3

Question 1 & 2
Study the table and answer the following questions.

COMPLAINTS RECEIVED ON ERRANT POLICEMEN

1. The table above shows that

A There is an increasing number of complaints every year.

B Less action has been taken by the authorities every year to solve the complaints.
C The lowest number of complaints was in 2002.
D 2003 showed a decrease in the number of complaints.

2. The difference in the number of cases where action was taken between 2001 and 2004 is

A 155 C 311
B 200 D 511

Question 3
Read the notice and answer the following question.

Perak Teacher of the Year Award

Nominate your favourite teacher for the award. Write to us in 250 words, explaining how the teacher you
are nominating has made a positive contribution in his/her community or school. Send your nomination to:
Perak Teacher of the Year Award, P.O. Box 939, 31400 Ipoh, Perak.

3. What is the criterion for the award?

A The teacher’s popularity

B The teacher’s charisma and personality
C The teacher’s contribution to society
D The number of years that the teacher has been in service
Question 4
Read the short story and answer question that follows.

Dina was invited to visit her old childhood friend. Upon reaching his house, Dina was amazed at what she
saw. The attap shed was now a mansion. The staircase was marbled, the walls were decorated with
beautiful paintings, and the floors were fully carpeted. The whole house was air-conditioned and there was
expensive furniture everywhere. Upon meeting her friend, Dina discovered that he had become one of the
most successful men in Malaysia. His many years of perseverance and hard work had finally paid off.

4. Dina’s friend is able to lead a better life because of his

A diligence C friendliness
B patience D co-operation

Question 5
Read the short story and answer question that follows.

The Shoplifter

One morning, a woman in her forties walked into a large departmental store, wearing a bulky coat with a
hood attached. In the clothes department, she tucked a RM200 suit underneath her coat. In the jewellery
department, she tried on a diamond necklace and slipped it into the lining of the coat. Next, she picked up
an umbrella, coolly tore off the price tag and walked away. After a visit to the electrical goods department,
the closed umbrella contained a transistor radio, a tape recorder and three torches. At the end of the haul,
she had stolen about RM3000 worth of goods which she would return. Her job is actually to give new
recruits first-hand knowledge of store security.

5. Based on the above article, which statements is likely to be true?

A She is an honest shoplifter.

B She shoplifts out of habit.
C There is a competition going on for shoplifters.
D She is a supervisor interested in the store’s security system.

Question 6
Read the letter and answer the following question.

Dear Joan,

I am a woman in my mid-30s, married, with two kids. Although I have a stable job, I find it very
difficult to cope with my everyday routine at the moment. My husband is not living with me as he works in
another state. Therefore, I have to do everything myself. This includes sending my two children to school,
buying the groceries, paying the bills, cooking and so on. I do not think I can cope with all this much longer
as I do not have any time left for myself. Help!

Mrs Do-it-All

6. Which of the following is UNTRUE?

A The writer feels frustrated with her life.

B The writer wants to leave her family.
 C The writer’s husband is working somewhere else.
D The writer is a career woman.

Question 7
Read the sign and answer the following question.

When you drink, don’t drive!

When you drive, don’t drink!

7. Which sentence BEST explain this sign?

A It is all right to drive if you drink. C It is not all right to drive if you drink.
B It is all right to drink if you drive. D It is not all right to drive if you don’t drink.

Question 8 & 9
Read the job advertisement and answer the following questions.

Immediate Vacancy for Company Human Resource Manager

We are seeking a skillful and independent individual with the following background and attributes:

 Formal training in leadership and management

 Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar post
 Strong-minded, creative in nature with a flair for public speaking
 Willing to relocate to the U.S
Qualified individuals will be well remunerated. If you believe you have the background and skills to fill this
position, we invite you to fax us at 02-6151 0722 and tell us how you meet our requirements.

8. This advertisement is

A open to those with a degree in Management

B only meant for American applicants
C meant for those with experience in Human Resource Management
D open to those with five years’ of any work experience

9. The requirements for the job do not include

A the ability to communicate C having American citizenship

B years of experience in a related post D the ability to work with little guidance

Question 10
Read the table and answer the following question.
Singer: CAMELIA HISHAM

10. Which of the following statements about the singer is TRUE?

 A She obtained the 3rd Prize in the Muzik Bagus Grand Finals in 1998.
B She won the Best Album of the Year Award at the Anugerah Muzik Malaysia.
C At the Asian Song Fest in Japan, she was voted the Best Performer.
D In 1995, she was the Best Artiste at the Commonwealth Song Contest.

PRACTICE 4

Question 1
Read the advertisement and answer the following question.

PRINCESS NORA THEATRE

presents
Emma Sukma and Sofia Jamil
in
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
The Giant of Musicals
Evenings : 8.00 p.m. till 10.00 p.m. (RM30)
Matinees : Thursday and Sunday at 3.00 p.m.- 5.30 p.m. (RM40)
for school children in uniform 30% discount

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A There are only two afternoon shows per week.

B The play staged in the evenings lasts for two hours.
C School children in uniform who watch the play in the evenings pay RM21 each.
D Princess Nora is the name of ‘The Woman in Black’.

Question 2
Read the table and answer the following question.

Number of vacuum cleaners sold by sales executives between January to June 2001

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A Raj and Teoh sold the highest number of vacuum cleaners in April.
B Peter and Idris sold an equal number of vacuum cleaners in March only.
C Shidi sold the least number of vacuum between January and June.
 D Raj and Idris sold an equal number of vacuum cleaners between January and June.

Question 3
Read the instructions and answer the following question.

3. Look at the four pictures on how to change a fused bulb. In which order should the pictures be?

A 1,2,3,4 C 4,3,2,1
B 2,1,4,3 D 2,4,1,3

Question 4
Read the job advertisement and answer the following question.

4. Which of the following requirements is NOT essential in the advertisement above?

A Ability to work independently C At least 5 years’ experience

B Ability to speak in Chinese dialects D Not older than 35 years of age

Question 5 & 6
Read the advertisement and answer the following questions.

BECOME AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED

TAP DANCE INSTRUCTOR

IN JUST 6 MONTHS
Interested? Please come for an audition at

VENUE : CHAP HOTEL, Jalan Kota, Ipoh

Time : 2.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.

5. This advertisement is meant for

A beginners C tap dancers

B traditional dancers D rappers

6. How long does it take to become a tap dance instructor?

A Less than 4 hours C 4 months

B More than 4 hours D 6 months

Question 7 & 8
Read the cartoon strip and answer the following questions.

7. Look at the cartoon. What is the boy trying to fix?

A The bathtub C The shower

B The bathroom D The tap

8. Which of the following tools should he be using?

A Hammer C Spark plug wrench

B Screwdriver D Spanner

Question 9 & 10
Read the leaflet belowand answer the following questions.

THE RIGHT WAY TO WALK

When walking is your workout, correct form and technique are important. Check the diagram below to see
if you’re striding right. Also, warm up your muscles by starting out slowly, and cool down by easing up on
your pace at the end.

HEADS UP: Keep eyes straight ahead.

SHOULDERS RELAXED
ELBOWS AT 90-DEGREE ANGLES: Let arms swing naturally.

ABDOMINAL MUSCLE PULLED IN

STAY (COMFORTABLY) STRAIGHT: Don’t lean too far forward or back.

LAND HEEL FIRST, then push off from the ball of the back foot. (Look for athletic shoes with good shock
absorbency in heel, make sure you have ample toe room so you solidly roll forward, then off your toes.)

9. Which part of the body should you contract when practising walking as your workout?

A Head C Elbow
B Shoulder D Abdomen
10. Which of these statements is NOT true?

A You should warm up before you start walking.

B Ensure that there is enough toe room in the shoes.
C There is a correct technique for walking.
D Your walking shoes should have good shock absorbency in the toe area.

PRACTICE 5

Question 1
Read the sign and answer the following question.

OPERATON THEATRE STRICTLY NO ADMITTANCE

Authorized personnel only

1. Which statement MOST accurately describes the sign?

A Only those involved in the operation.

B No one is allowed in en the operation theatre.
C Permission has to be obtained prior to entry.
D Only those with tickets are allowed in.

Question 2
Read the notes and answer the following question.

Love Your Cats Survey

Forms distributed annually to all pet shop employees nationwide to get feedback.

 89% of all employees returned survey forms in 2004

 65 % of all the employees returned survey forms in 2003
 a score of 75% or more on the survey - strength
 a score of less than 50% on the survey - concern

2. Which of the sentences is true?

A These surveys were conducted over two months.

B The number of forms returned in 2003 was a cause for concern.
C These surveys were meant for cat lovers.
D The percentage of employees who returned the survey forms in 2004 was high.

Question 3
Read the sign and answer the following question.
 SLOW! MEN AT WORK

3. Which of the following statements BEST explains the sign above?

A Men are working hard here.

B Men are working slowly.
C Reduce your speed.
D Increase your speed

Question 4
Study the table and answer the following question.

A COMPARISON OF MALAYSIAN EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR BETWEEN 1998-1999

1998 1999

Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing 1541 1718

Manufacturing 1803 2421

Construction 852 927

Mining 72 60

Transport and Communication 449 573

Government service 1027 1380

Other services 2813 2850

4. The biggest increase in employment occurred in

A the transport and communication sector C the manufacturing sector

B the construction sector D the government services sector

Question 5
Read the advertisement and answer the following question.

TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED MALAYSIAN MAIDS

 Wide selection of personalities

 Certified fit medically
 Speedy processing

Leave your worries to us. We guarantee satisfaction or your money back!

 Please call Kak Mina (016-5019266) for more details.

5. Why did the advertiser put up the above advertisement?

A To hire experienced Malaysian maids to work

B To provide experienced Malaysian maids
C To train Malaysian maids
D To select maids for training

Question 6
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

NETWORK ADMINISTRATORS 6. The word connect in the above notice means

A fix C join in
Connect to quality jobs B view D log-on

Question 7 & 8
Read the advertisement and answer the following questions.

Creative Cyberspace Centre

Can you…
 create a homepage?
 use Hyper Text Marked-Up Language (HTML)?
 work odd hours?
 drive (have a valid driving licence)?
If you can, please call us today at 30-2722 3777 or 017-
2273377 (Robert/Suyin) for an interview to earn a
fantastic income.

7. What job does this advertisement offer?

A Artist C Examiner
B Homepage designer D Language consultant

8. From this advertisement, we know that the job

A is a 9 to 5 job. C promises a high salary.

B requires the person to travel. D is located at Cyberjaya.

Question 9
Read the sign and answer the following question.

STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE

9. Which of the following statements BEST explains the sign above?

A Place this in a warm area near a window.

B Keep away from heat in a moisture-free spot.
C Store under direct sunlight.
 D Store beside an air-conditioner

Question 10
Read the job advertisement below and answer the following question.

A multinational company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a qualified

candidate for the position of
CHAUFFEUR
Starting salary : RM1 500.00 per month
Applicants must :
A be able to write, speak and understand English well
B have at least three years’ experience as a driver
C have basic knowledge of car repairs and maintenance

10. What is a requirement of the job advertised above?

A Can understand spoken English only C Able to maintain and repair cars
B Have worked as a driver for one year D Fluent in both English and Bahasa Malaysia

PRACTICE 6

Question 1 & 2
Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

Confused? Depressed? Someone you loved has left you?

You feel like it’s the end of the world and you want to take your own life?

Let the Befrienders help you get back on your feet again.

Call us at any of our numbers.

1. What is the advertisement mainly about?

A An invitation to a talk by the Befrienders

B A request for the public to control their feelings
C A change of telephone numbers for the Befrienders
D An offer of help to people who need someone to listen to their problems.

2. The phrase get back on your feet means

A live an abnormal life C walk again

B live a normal life D walk away from problems

Question 3
Read the notice below and answer the question.

PRIVATE CAR PARK

The management accepts no liability for any loss or
damage to vehicles parked here.
3. Which of the following statements BEST explains the sign above?

A You park at your own risk here.

B The management accepts no fee for parking
C Your car will not suffer loss or damage here.
D Your losses or damage will be compensated.

Question 4
Read the sign and answer the following question.

4. Which of the following statements BEST explains the sign above?

A It is safe for adults to swallow.

B It is not harmful to animals.
C It must be kept out of children’s reach
D Children must see a doctor.

Question 5
Read the advertisement and answer the following question.

PERSONAL GROOMING SESSIONS

 Know your skin type and how to care for it.

 Learn the art of the natural day make-up.
 Hair care and styles to match your personality
 Beautiful nails and you

Be a new and more attractive person. We charge only RM50.00 per session.
Please call out beauty consultants Terry (2811 1233) or Tammy (2813 1124) for more information.

5. What will participants in the grooming sessions learn?

A How to become a personal groom C How to enhance their looks

B How to care for people’s skin types D How to be a beauty consultant

Question 6
Read the leaflet below and answer the following question.
 A CUT ABOVE UNISEX HAIR SALON
Haircut RM25.00 Massage RM25.00
Shave RM5.00 Haircut RM18.00
Massage RM30.00 Shave RM4.00

CHARLIE BARBER
Haircut RM12.00
Shave RM3.00
Ear Cleaning RM10.00

6. Which place offers a service that cannot be found at any of the other two places?

A A Cut Above C Unisex Hair Saloon

B Charlie Barber D Charlie Barber and Unisex Hair Salon

Question 7
Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

VOLVO V40
Now with blazing hot offers. Find out more if you can take the heat!

7. From the advertisement above, we know that

A the Volvo V40 has a lot of heat C there are some irresistible offers in store
B the engine of the car is very hot D the cars will sell well

Question 8 , 9 & 10
Read the newspaper report below and answer the following questions
.
KUALA LUMPUR, Friday: Viagra will be sold in Malaysia at clinics
and pharmacies at RM38.00 per 50g pill. This is considered the
cheapest in the region. In Thailand a 50g pill is worth RM50.00, in
Singapore it is RM43.00 while in Brunei it costs RM45.00. There
will no longer be illegal selling of the pill at RM90.00 in the black
market since the Health Ministry has finally approved its sale to the
estimated 1.2 million Malaysians suffering from impotency

8. How many countries in the region are mentioned in the article?

A One
B Two
C Three
D Four

9. Viagra can be sold legally in Malaysia because

A it is cheaper than those sold in other countries.

B clinics and pharmacies want them.
C the Health Ministry has approved its sale.
 D Thailand is selling it too expensively.

10. What is meant by the term black market?

A A market found in a black alley

B Buying and selling stolen goods
C Trading conducted by foreigners
D Illegal trading of goods

PRACTICE 7

Question 1
Read the extract below and answer the question that follows.

The thousands who visit Pulau Sipadan are unwittingly causing damage to
the island – it is far too small to sustain large numbers of eco-tourists.
Now, the Sabah government is doing whatever it can to lessen the
environmental burden on the island.

1. Which of the following will make a good title for the extract above?

A Visit Sipadan Island C Efforts made to save Sipadan

B The environmental burden D Large number of eco-tourists

Question 2
Read the notes below and answer the following question.

NOBLE CAUSE

A year before his death on 10 December, 1896, Alfred Nobel signed the will which would make his name
famous forever: stipulating that the major part of his estate would be “distributed annually in the form of
prizes to those who during the preceding year have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind”.

EMILY SMITH reports

2. Alfred Nobel is famous because

A he conferred the greatest benefit on mankind by signing a will before his death.
B he gave all his wealth away in the form of prizes that would benefit mankind
greatly.
C prize money from his estate is given annually to those who have benefited
mankind the most.
D He gives prizes personally to those who have conferred the greatest benefit on
 mankind every year.

Question 3
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

SAFETY IN SCHOOLS
- Always travel in pairs or groups.
- Never walk or cycle alone.

3. What kind of campaign is the above notice for?

A A counselling service C A fight crime campaign

B An anti drug campaign D A stop smoking campaign

Question 4 & 5
Read the notes below and answer the questions that follow.

Want to read the news over lunch but find newspapers awkward
to handle? Here’s some good news! You could soon be reading
the news on fruit, vegetables or cheese crackers. Researchers at
MIT have come up with a way to combine news on food
consumption by etching the headlines onto foodstuffs. Their tool
is a modified laser cutter that’s normally used for etching plastics.
The researchers say fruit could be made more fun for kids by
engraving pictures on it.

4. The word consumption in the passage means

A intake C output
B input D control

5. According to the passage above, the good news is

A headlines can be eaten instead of read.

B it will no longer be a hassle to have your meals and read a nespaper at the same time.
C fruit and vegetables can be made interesting with headlines.
D researchers have invented a laser cutter specially for carving food.

Question 6
Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

This is where you will find an ocean of serenity.

This is where you will find possibilities in space.

This is where you will step in for the first time,

And find a complete home waiting …

6. Based on the advertisement above, we know that the advertiser is selling

A a book
B houses
C land by the sea

Question 7
Read the text below and answer the question that follows.

Life is not too bad after all. 8 The above advertisement sells herb for
You can now enjoy your life to the fullest.
A men C children
WORDEL’S HAIR FORMULA
B women D everyone
The herb just for adult males.

Question 8
Read the instructions below and answer the question that follows.

Spot the ball contest

- Cut out the pictures from Monday to Saturday. Assemble them onto the
form (published on Sunday) to complete the picture
- Mark the position of the ball with an ‘X’ as accurately as you can on the
picture
- Complete the slogan and fill in your personal particulars
- Paste the form on any 5R postcard (21 cm x 15 cm) with a 30 sen stamp or
any previous Star Rewards Crossword Puzzle postcard (with prepaid
postage, available at all post offices nationwide)
8. Which of the following statements is not true according to the above instructions?

A You have to guess where the ball is and indicate it with an ‘X’.
B 5R refers to a size which is about 21 cm in length and 15 cm in width.
C Write the word ‘slogan’ to complete the form and fill in your particulars.
D When you use the postcard as mentioned, you do not need to paste stamps.

Question 9
Study the table below and answer the questions that follow.

Origin Destination Train Departure Arrival Day Running Fare

No./Name
S M T W T F S
Tanjung Sentral KL 7/Ekspress 0453 0711 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Click
Malim Langkawi here
Origin Destination Train Departure Arrival Day Running Fare
No./Name

Sentral Tanjung 8/Ekspress 2010 2211 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Click

KL Malim Langkawi here
9. From the train time-table above, we know that

A the train service is available daily

B a one-way service is available once daily
C the service is available twice daily both ways

Question 10
Read the notice below and answer the questions that follow.

HELPLINES 8. If you are driving alone and suddenly feel breathless,

Emergency Which number would be the most convenient for you to
Police & Ambulance 999 dial?
Fire 994
A 999 C 991
Civil defence 991
B 994 D 112
From mobile phone 112

PRACTICE 8

Question 1
Read the newspaper report and answer the question that follows.

SOLDIER TEACHERS
Former soldiers will be roped in to help fight the growing indiscipline in schools
under a proposed move, underscoring the government’s seriousness in tackling
the problem. Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said that
they would form part of the ministry’s holistic approach towards tackling the
issue of student discipline.

1. The phrase roped in means

A students will be tied up with a rope

B the rope technique to control students
C the service of the soldiers will be needed
D soldiers will demonstrate how to use a rope

Question 2
Read the article below and answer the question that follows.

If you want to make a contribution in aid of the Tsunami victims but are not sure how to
go about it, just visit The Star Online’s Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Fund infopage at
www.thestar.com.my/fund/. The page contains information on the relief fund and the
groups and agencies involved as well as contact numbers for Malaysian missions in the
affected countries. There is a link which allows you to make an online contribution by
credit card using your Visa or Mastercard.
2. According to the announcement above, The Star Online’s Earthquake/Tsunami Relief
Fund page contains

A credit card application forms

B contact numbers of the victims
C a channel to make online contributions

Question 3
Read the information found in a travel brochure and answer the question that follows.

@ RM333 nett per person

A three day/two night package inclusive of:
- two half-day meetings
- daily buffet breakfast
- lunch for two days
- one buffet dinner

3. From the information in the brochure, we know that the package is inclusive of

A daily lunch for all three days C daily breakfast for all three days
B two and a half days of meeting D buffet dinner for each night of stay

Question 4
Study the weather forecast below and answer the question that follows.

Place Weather
Peninsular Malaysia
- Kelantan, Johor Barat, Melaka, N. Sembilan and Isolated rain over coastal areas
Selangor
- Penang, Kedah and Perlis Isolated rain
- Terengganu and Pahang Cloudy over coastal areas
- Elsewhere Fair
Sabah
- Kudat, Pantai Barat, Pendalaman and Tawau Isolated rain over coastal areas
- WP Labuan Isolated rain
- Elsewhere Fair
Sarawak
- Kapit Scattered rain
- Limbang, Bintulu, Miri, Sibu and Mukah Isolated rain over coastal areas
Lamb kebab with pita salad rolls
- Elsewhere Fair
Ingredients:
4. Based
400 gm ondiced
the weather
lamb forecast, which states will be cloudy but might not have rain?
2 tbsp olive oil
8A pitaSabah
pocketand Sarawak
bread C Penang, kedah and Perlis
80
B gm baby spinach
Terengganu andleaves
Pahang D Limbang, Bintulu, Miri, Sibu and Mukah
2 medium tomatoes thickly sliced
0.5 cup
Question 5 seeded black or green olives, quartered
200 gm
Read the recipefettabelow
cheese, crumbled
and answer the question that follows.

Method:
1. Marinate the lamb with the lemon juice, olive oil and chopped garlic and
onions. Leave to marinate overnight.
2. Skewer the diced lamb on sticks.
3. Heat the remaining marinade with some olive oil in a frying pan.
4. Grill the kebab till tender or cook to personal liking.
5. Lace the grilled kebab with the reduced marinade.
6. Serve the kebabs with pita bread and with some spinach, tomatoes, cheese
and olives as a salad.
5. What does the fifth step of the recipe mean?

A Use lace to garnish the kebab C Put the reduced marinade all over the kebab
B Design a beautiful lace to decorate the dish D Use the reduced marinade to line the kebab
dish
Question 6
Read the report below and answer the question that follows.

Nicol prevailed 10-8, 9-10, 10-9, 9-5 in a 57-minute top-string clash with Atkinson before
Tricia Chuah beat Karen Kronemeyer 9-7, 5-9, 9-6, 9-3 in a dramatic 51-minute decider.

6. Which of the following statements is true according to the scores above?

A Nicol won all four games.

B Nicol beat Karen Kronomeyer in a 51-minute dramatic decider.
C Atkinson lost only one game against Nicol in a dramatic decider.
D Both Nicol and Tricia Chuah the games they played.

Question 7
Read the extract below and answer the question that follows.

If a picture paints a thousand words then a clever cartoon sketch can

certainly tell many a story – especially when the cartoonist is Lat.

7. What does the phrase a picture paints a thousand words means in the extract above?

A A picture is actually a painting done with words.

B A picture is actually a painting with beautiful colours.
C A lot of words or feelings can be expressed through one picture.
D You can paint a thousand words because there are many colours.

Question 8
Read the newspaper report and answer the question that follows.

Petaling Jaya – When 11 detainees escaped from the Puchong police station lock-up here on 3
July, it was the screams of two teenagers that alerted the police personnel on duty that
Saturday night. The teenagers – students Khairul Sabri, 17, and Mohd Aliff Izani, 15, - had
promptly captured one of the escapees because they were afraid that the breakout would
jeopardize their fathers’ careers. Their fathers are lance corporals at the station.
8. Why did the teenagers help capture the detainees who escaped from the police lock-up?

A Their fathers might lose their jobs. C The detainees would harm their fathers.
B They were afraid of the detainees. D Their fathers were not doing their duties

Question 9
Read the labels and answer the question.

9. The information on the fish food label tells us

PENG SAN FISH PELLETS
DO NOT CLOUD THE WATER
that
A the fish pellets will float on clear water
B the fish pellets will make the water clearer
C the fish pellets will not turn the water murky
D cloudy water is not ideal for the fish pellets

Question 10
Study the graphs below and answer the questions that follow.

In 2005, there was a sharp rise in the sale of gold jewellery in Kedah,
followed by a gradual fall.

10. Which of the following graphs best represents the information above?

C
D
PRACTICE 9

Question 1
Read the newspaper report and answer the question that follows.
Kuala Lumpur – The Education Ministry is studying a proposal to increase by another
10% the admission of non-bumiputera students into fully residential schools to strengthen
ties among the country’s various races.
The Deputy Education Minister said that the proposal, if accepted, would be
implemented in stages beginning next year.

1. What is the main message of the news report above?

A Increasing the admission of bumiputera students into public schools.

B Increasing the admission of bumiputera students into residential schools.
C Increasing the admission of non-bumiputera students into public schools.
D Increasing the admission of non-bumiputera students into residential schools.

Question 2
Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

Free delivery
within 24 hours 7 days a week

Free installation
on major purchases above RM500

Product replacement
within 7 days of purchase for any manufacturing defect

After-sales service hotline:

1800-88-1325

2. Based on the information, which of the following statements is true?

A The product will be delivered within seven days.

B The customer will be charged for installation if the product costs RM550.
C The customer will not be charged for installation if the product costs RM450.
D The product will be replaced if there are any manufacturing defects within 7 days of
the purchase.

Question 3
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

Pre-sale for card members of

- Tangos
- Standard Chartered credit cards

Cardmembers may bring along two friends

3. Based on the notice, cardmembers

A are privileged to buy goods at a cheaper price

B can shop before the sale is open to other customers
C can bring along as many friends as they wish for the pre-sale
 D of Tangos credit cards only can shop before the sale is open to other customers

Question 4
Read the newspaper report and answerwer the questions that follows.

Kluang – Four brothers, who were out on their usual afternoon of fun and games,
stumbled upon two boxes of live ammunition at an orchard in Kampung
Palembang Baru, here, on Monday.
The boys, who live near the orchard, found the two locked wooden boxes
when they were playing in a shed.
Curious to know the contents, they prised open the locks and were
shocked when they realized that there were actually live ammunition inside.
They immediately ran home to inform their parents.

4. The news report is mainly about

A live ammunition triggered off C four brothers who were found in an orchard
B four brothers who found live ammunition

Question 5 & 6
Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.

Tips for the responsible pet owner

1 Must provide for the basic needs of your pet (quality nutrition that guarantees lifelong
health, grooming, veterinary check-up, shelter, etc.)
2 Must spend as much time as possible interacting with your pet to build a special bond
with the animals.
3 Observe changes in your pets’ behaviour to help minimize bad behaviour. Owning a pet
can sometimes be the same as having a child around.
4 Regular grooming helps to remove dead hair, dirt and parasites while preventive
healthcare and vaccinations provide immunity from highly contagious diseases to
protect your pet and other animals.
5 Spaying and neutering are also some ways you can prevent over-population of strays.
Abandoned pets and strays on the streets create serious problems for the environment
such as disease, strewn garbage and destruction of property.

5. A responsible pet owner should

A have a strong relationship with the pet

B abandon the pet to create serious problems
C have immunization to prevent contagious diseases
D be well-mannered so as to minimize bad behaviour

6. How does spraying and neutering help prevent over-population of strays?

A By killing them C By injecting them with hormones

B By vaccinating them D By preventing them from giving birth
Question 7
Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

We are an established electrical wiring device and system supplier from Germany. Due to
our current expansion programme, we have a vacancy for the following position:-

PRODUCT ENGINEER
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering – Electrical, Electronic or equivalent
- Experience in the electrical or electronic industry
- Independent, dedicated and hardworking
- Results-oriented and a team player

Interested applicants are invited to submit their full resume to:

National Electric Sdn. Bhd.,
Suite A-01-02, Block E, Plaza Mont Kiara,
No. 4, Jalan 1/70C, Mont Kiara,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-62019001 (For an immediate appointment) of e-mail at nationaljob@tm.net.my

before 30 November 2012.

7. According to the advertisement, interested candidates can do all the following except

A send e-mails C attend the walk-in interviews

B write letters of application D telephone for an immediate interview

Question 8
Read the notes below and answer the following question.

Your child has her own special skills and talents. Give her a chance
to express herself and she will flourish. In our co-educational
boarding school environment, your child wakes up refreshed each
day to new horizons in her classroom, in the surroundings and
through the school’s fibre optic links.

8. The word flourish in the advertisement can best be replaced with

A fail C popular
B succeed D well-known
Question 9
Study the bar graph below and answer the question that follows.

Number of
users

Bus Motorcycle Car Plane

Types of transport

9. From the graph, we can say that

A air travel is popular among users

B more people use their cars that the buses
C less people use their motorcycles than cars
D the bus is the most popular mode of transport

Question 10
Read the followingnotes and answer the question that follows.

Taiwan’s Education Ministry has banned kindergartens from

offering English courses, declaring that Mandarin and Chinese
dialects were the priority for children of pre-school age. Under the
ban, English teaching can only be melted into the other pre-
schooling courses.

10. In the extract above, the word melted implies

A the melting point at Taiwan

B it is so hot that everything is melting
C English is taught indirectly through other activities
PRACTICE 10

Question 1
Study the subscription rates for magazine XYZ for a year.

Country Rates

Hong Kong HK$398

Taiwan HK$1590

Singapore S$82

Malaysia RM165

Rest of the World US$58

1. Based on the rates in the table above, which country has the highest rate of exchange for the
US dollar ($)?
A Singapore C Taiwan
B Hong Kong D Malaysia

Question 2
Read the text below and answer the question that follows.

Do you know that Vitamin C and zinc act in different but

complementary ways to support our natural defences?

2. The text says that

A vitamin C and zinc complement each other

B vitamin C and zinc should be taken together
C vitamin C and zinc do not support our natural defences
D we do not need vitamin C and zinc as we have natural defences

Question 3
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.
 3. We could probably find these items at
the garage sale except

A stove
B computer
C coffee table
D chest of drawers

Question 4
Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

- 16,000 + courses
- 39 universities
- 1000 + institutions
- One not-for-profit student advisor
- Representatives from 30 institutions are waiting to meet you

Venue: Australian High Commission

Don’t miss the Education in Australia 2006 Open Day Exhibition.

Meet institutional representatives for counselling.

4. From the advertisement, we know that

A more than 16,000 courses are available

B we have to travel to Australia to meet the counsellors
C counselling sessions are either free or a nominal fee is charged
D representatives from all the universities are waiting to meet students

Question 5
Look at the cartoon strip below and answer the question that follows.

5. In the cartoon strip above, the beggar is actually

A a jewellery shop owner C a generous woman

B a con woman D an impoverished woman
Question 6
6. The notice is to remind people…

A not to waste.
B not to be greedy.
C to have spares at all times.
D to take as much as they want.

Use sparingly. Do not take more than needed.

Question 7 & 8

CHERATING PEARL BEACH

Single/Double Room – RM250.00
Facilities:

Welcome drink
Fresh fruit basket
Daily newspaper
Complimentary use of fitness centre
No admission fee for discotheque

7. Cherating Pearl Beach hotel is probably located

A by a river. C by the sea.

B in the highlands. D deep in a forest reserve.

8. Guests at the hotel can enjoy the following facilities except

A a daily newspaper. C free use of the fitness centre.

B a basket full of fresh fruits. D a complimentary bottle of win

Question 9
 9. As a student, how can you support the
Save the animals WWF’s scientific research programme?

A By donating.
WWF’s
B By doing research.
Every
SCIENTIFIC cent counts
C By joining the WWF.
RESEARCH D By adopting the animals.
.

Question 10

10. From the label above, what will happen

when you take the medicine?

A You will get a fever.

B You will become sleepy.
C You will become distracted.
WARNING
D You will experience a side effect.
This medicine causes drowsiness.
Do not drive.