Section A: Graphic Stimuli & Short Text

Questions 1 – 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose
the best answer.

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Section A: Rational Cloze
Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each
blank.
Good social etiquette defines you wherever you are. It is important to reach out to people
around you by __9__them, making eye contact and smiling at them. Be polite and considerate
to people always. Remember, people wish to be noticed and to be recognised. So __10__
them.
Communication has become a lost art form in our __11__ world. People are often
preoccupied with their digital gadgets and pay little attention to others around them. They
ignore disabled people and senior citizens. __12__ they are frequently late for appointments.
Some choose to speak in a language that others don’t understand. Sometimes, they
make rude statements __13__ other people. Reconsider your values and create a wholesome
pattern in which you act with sympathy and sincerity.
When you choose to make yourself more available to the people in your life, your life
itself will somehow __14__ more rewarding, joyful and meaningful. Reach out to your
parents, friends, relatives and the numerous people you see along the way whether it is a
gardener, a delivery man or a cleaner.
If you make a conscious effort to genuinely communicate with people, it will __15__
your maturity and graciousness. People will naturally seek you out too.

9 A greet 13 A on
B greets B for
C greeted C above
D greeting D about

10 A acknowledge 14 A became
B acknowledges B become
C acknowledged C becomes
D acknowledging D becoming

11 A kind 15 A promote
B busy B control
C clever C reflect
D angry D praise

12 A However
B Although
C In addition
D Even though
[7 marks]

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Section B: Information Transfer
Read the following poster and answer the questions that follow.

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Questions 16 – 20
Using the information in the poster, complete the table below.

NATIONAL PLANETARIUM
Launched in 16. ______________________________________________

Aim 17. ______________________________________________

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________

Attractions 18. ______________________________________________

______________________________________________

19. ______________________________________________
______________________________________________

20. ______________________________________________
______________________________________________

Questions 21 – 25
Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the poster.

If you and your family are interested in space, a good place to visit would be the
_______________________ (21). It is ________________________ (22) in Taman Tasik
Perdana. The planetarium has a _________________________ (23) where there are replicas
of ancient observatories. Take note that the planetarium is open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 4.30
p.m., except on ___________________ (24). Their shows will be aired
_________________________ (25) from 10.00 a.m. and the last show will be at 4.00 p.m.

[10 marks]

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Section C: Reading Comprehension
Questions 26 – 30 are based on the following passage.

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26 From paragraph 1,
(a) what two gadgets were set to a particular time in Ben’s morning schedule?
Gadget 1: ___________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
Gadget 2: ___________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
(b) How do you know that Ben was rushed for time?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
27 From paragraph 2,
(a) what feature in his car allowed Ben to work at some other things?
___________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
(b) which one word means ‘original and creative in thinking’?
___________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
28 “True, not all is wonderful about hi-tech gadgets,…’ [line 24]
Why was this true?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
29 (a) From paragraph 5, what was Ben’s regret about the food that was thrown?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
(a) From paragraph 6, what was missing in Ben’s home life?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
30 How does Ben feel about his gadget-filled life? Give a reason for your opinion
Ben’s feelings: ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
Reason: ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
[10 marks]

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Section D: Literature Component
Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.

31 In stanza 1, what evidence is there that the girl who ran away is still very young?
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
32 In stanza 2, which phrase indicates how the girl left the house?
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
33 In stanza 4, how did the mother explain about the things the child heard?
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
34 The mother in this poem is very upset about her daughter. What can the mother do in this
situation? Give two actions she can take.
Action 1: ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
Action 2: ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
[5 marks]
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