SPM PRACTICE

TOPIC 1: SHORT TEXTS

SPM Examination Guidelines

1. This topic covers Part 1 of the SPM English Reading • notices/advertisements/posters
Paper (Kertas 1 [1119/1]). 3. The questions tests your ability to:
2. There are 8 multiple-choice questions (3 options) in • understand the main points in texts
this part. They are based on a variety of short texts which • understand specific details and information in texts
includes: • guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from clues
• extracts from social media applications provided by other words and by context
• text messaging applications 4. The questions in this part carry 8 out of the total 40 marks
• websites for the SPM English Reading Paper.
• news reports/articles 5. The time given to answer questions in the Reading Paper
• tables/charts is one hour and 30 minutes. You are advised to spend no
• dialogues/comic strips more than 8 minutes on this part. Follow the instructions
• book covers/synopses provided in the examination paper carefully.

Tips and Techniques

Read and understand the short

Read the question carefully.
text. Note what information you
Make sure you understand what
are required to find and look
is required.
for it.

Read the headline/title, etc. for

the text as it provides a summary
For tables and charts, analyse
of what the text is about. Pay
the data and information
attention to the type of text
provided.
given. This provides the context
for the text.

Choose your answer carefully.

Try to deduce the meaning of
Eliminate all answer options
phrases, idioms and proverbs
that are obviously wrong. Then
from the context of the text given.
choose the best answer.

Check all your answers. Make sure you

have answered all the questions before
moving on to the next part.

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SPM Practice 1: Reading – Part 1, Questions 1–8 [8 marks]

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, circle the correct answer
A, B or C.
3 We can conclude that Shen
MIRI: Yesterday, firemen from Miri had to squeeze
themselves into a narrow and deep drain hole to rescue
A spoke to the lady.
a trapped senior citizen. B bought food for the lady.
The man, who is in his 60s, fell into the hole which C now helps out needy people.
is about 0.3 metres deep at about 7.00 a.m. on Sunday.
The cover of the drain hole was believed to have been
stolen. The man was on a morning stroll when he fell
into the drain hole. He was taken to the Miri Hospital
by ambulance. Youth Activity Hubs in Johor

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The youth in Johor can look

1 From the newspaper report, we know that
A a young man fell into the drain hole.
B the cover of the drain hole had broken.
C the firemen succeeded in rescuing
trapped man.
A More Confident Me Workshops
Do you suffer from low self-esteem and view your body
negatively? Come join our workshops where we explore
influences on young people’s body image and self-esteem.
In our self-esteem workshops, we address topics such as
the impact of society, professional and social media on
physical appearance, and give you strategies on how to
boost your confidence. Our workshops have been proven
to be successful in helping our teenage participants have a
better body image, higher self-esteem and more confidence
by participating in social and academic activities.
forward to having activity hubs catering specifically to
their needs at all districts in the state.
The state government has planned to build youth
the hubs in each of its ten districts which are dedicated
to youth activities and programmes. The existing
youth hub which is managed by Iskandar Regional
Development Authority at Johor Bahru Urban Jungle, is
now undergoing upgrading work. There will be facilities
for youths to hold events ranging from sports meets,
cultural exhibitions to outdoor activities.
4 The Youth Activity Hubs
A are only for sports meets.
B are in Iskandar Puteri only.
C are specially for young people.

2 We can conclude that A More Confident Me KUCHING: There has been a total of 13 bullying
Workshops cases recorded in secondary schools and one in a
A discuss ways to look more professional. primary school throughout the state this year.
B inform participants about using social media. This involved physical as well as verbal bullying.
C help participants to have higher self-esteem. To address this problem, an Anti-Bullying Campaign
at a hotel was launched here. The campaign was
Shen, a barista, was on her way to a bank in Setiawangsa aimed at raising awareness of bullying cases in both
when she witnessed a touching event that forever changed public and private schools.
her. She noticed a lady sitting on the floor selling keropok
while holding a child. Then, a couple passed by, stared at
her for a while, exchanged words and walked off.
However, instead of walking away completely, they 5 The word this in the extract refers to
headed to a food stall nearby that was selling nasi kukus A physical and verbal bullying cases in schools.
ayam goreng berempah. They bought a few packets, then B the launch of the Anti-Bullying Campaign.
came over to the lady on the floor, and gave them to her C creating awareness of bullying in schools.
instead.
Ever since then, Shen too has tried to do the same for
the less fortunate.

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7 Which word or phrase in the article means ‘the

NINA practice of performing charitable actions’?
A Mission
15 July B Philanthropy
Hi, Lisa.
3.25 pm C Life prospects

Hi, Nina. What’s up?

3.31 pm
Malala Follow
@Malala
Would you like to go to the Careers and You Job Fair?
3.33 pm

Sure. When and where is it?

It is through education that the daughter of a
3.40 pm peasant can become a doctor… that a child of
farm workers can become the president of a
It will start this Friday and will end next Friday. great nation.
It will be at PWTC. Shall we go together?
3.43 pm – Nelson Mandela
Sure. I’m free this Sunday.
#Mandela100
3.46 pm

Ok, great. See you on Sunday.

3.50 pm 8692 retweets 37456 likes

6 Based on the text message, 8 From the above tweet, we know that
A the girls want to go to a book fair. A now the daughter of a peasant is allowed to
B Nina invited Lisa to go to a job fair. become a doctor.
C the job fair will be on for two weeks. B Malala believes that education can make a
difference in one’s life.
C Nelson Mandela is a child of a farm worker who
It is no secret that Roger Federer is one the greatest became a president.
tennis player ever. However, not many fans know
about what he is doing off the court. He and his
team are working to improve the life prospects
for poor children—a mission that stems from his
childhood visits to his mother’s home country of
South Africa and seeing extreme poverty first-
hand. Federer knows that effective philanthropy,
like great tennis, requires discipline and time.

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SPM Practice 2: Reading – Part 1, Questions 1–8 [8 marks]

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, circle the correct answer
A, B or C.

Dear Editor, USE YOUR SMARTPHONE TO

The other day I went to a waterfall for a picnic HELP THE ENVIRONMENT
with a few friends. I had gone there a few years ago
and found the place to be beautiful and peaceful.
However, this time I was rather disappointed. Ecofriend is designed to spread news on ways
The forest area where the waterfall is located had to save the environment. This is done through
lost part of its charm because of illegal logging. The a newsfeed of environmentally friendly activities
forest had lost a lot of its trees. It was also very hot there. and posts on eco-friendly tips and products that
I was shocked to find the area surrounding the waterfall help you save energy and conserve water. The
littered with rubbish. app also allows you to see how you rank among
your friends on saving the environment with a
Disappointed environment lover leader board. This app was created by teens. The
Ecofriend team plants a tree for each download
of the app, which is available on Android and
1 Why was the writer disappointed? iOS platforms.
A The forest no longer existed.
B People threw rubbish in the waterfall.
3 The advertisement says that the app
C The waterfall area was no longer beautiful.
A was invented by teens.
B is only available on Android.
HAZE INDEX C only gives you tips on saving the environment.
Below 50 Good
Low pollution without any bad effect on health.
51 – 100 Moderate
Moderate pollution that does not pose any bad effect Tia Reusable shopping
on health. bags (Large)
101 – 200 Unhealthy
People who have heart and lung diseases should avoid The bags are made from rPet material which is sourced
prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion. from recycled plastic drink bottles. You will find our bags
Healthy people should reduce prolonged or strenuous super strong. They are often capable of holding far more
outdoor physical exertion. than you may be able to carry! Our lightweight bag is
201 – 300 Very Unhealthy also incredibly compact. You can fold it up into a pouch
People who have heart and lung diseases should avoid the size of your fist, therefore it is super convenient
outdoor activities. Healthy people should avoid prolonged to carry. It also features a sturdy carabiner clip so you
or strenuous outdoor physical exertion. can clip your shopping bag onto your handbag or
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300 People who have heart and lung diseases should avoid the built-in shoulder strap comes in very handy. The
outdoor activities. Healthy people should minimise reusable shopping bag only costs RM15.40. You can
outdoor activities. purchase it online at www.reusable.com.

2 According to the table above, when the haze levels

are unhealthy, healthy people should 4 What is the advantage of Tia Reusable Shopping
A minimise outdoor activities. Bags?
B avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor A They are easy to clean.
physical exertion. B They are made from recycled glass bottles.
C reduce prolonged or strenuous outdoor C They are very strong and can hold a lot
physical exertion. of things.

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GERIK: Recently, the Belum Conservation Malaysia (BCM) CELEBRATING EARTH HOUR
celebrated its 10th anniversary by planting 300 gaharu trees
in the Belum-Temenggor Rainforest Complex. The purpose of Earth Hour is for people to show their
The ceremony which was held on 9 July at the Belum support for strategies that will help solve the problem
of global warming. It usually falls on the last Saturday
Rainforest Resort on Pulau Banding in Gerik, Perak was of March. There are many ways you can celebrate
attended by a number of famous TV personalities. this meaningful event. A few fuss-free ways are by
All the celebrities planted a portion of the 300 gaharu hosting a candle-lit dinner, go stargazing or simply
trees which were sponsored by an anonymous donor. They also switching off your lights for an hour. If you want
pledged their support for environmental conservation through something bigger, you could put up a concert, screen
the BCM’s Belum Forest Friends (BFF) initiative. The BFF a movie or host an Earth Hour party!
initiative was launched earlier this year as part of an overall
drive to get more Malaysians actively involved in rainforest
conservation. 7 If you want to celebrate Earth Hour in a simple way,
you could
A go stargazing.
B have a concert.
5 From the newspaper extract above, we know that C host an Earth Hour party.
the celebrities
A paid for the gaharu trees.
B launched the BFF initiative.
30 – 40 minutes
C planted some of the gaharu trees.
More than
50 minutes 14% 40%

16%
40 – 60 minutes
Every 20%
Every morning,
morning, you you wake
wake up
up and
and brush
brush your
your teeth.
teeth. 10%
However,
However while brushing your teeth, you should
while brushing your teeth, you should Less than 10 – 30 minutes
turn
turn off off the
the tap.
tap. Only
Only turn
turn the
the tap
tap back
back onon once
once 10 minutes
it
it is
is time
time to to rinse.
rinse. You
You should
should also
also turn
turn off
off the
the tap
tap
while washing your hands. hands. First,
First wet your hands, Approximate reading time per page = 1 minute 15 seconds
then turn off the tap while you scrub your hands. Average Reading Time = 48 minutes
Then, turn it back on when you are ready to rinse. (Note: Love Our Earth magazine has 48 pages)
It isis also
alsovery
veryimportant
importanttoto
fixfix
leaky faucets
leaky as itThis
faucets. can
save a lot of water. 8 What can we conclude from the above statistics
can help to save a lot of water.
about Love Our Earth magazine?
A The average reader finds it easy to read
6 Which title best summarises the above text? the magazine.
A Ways to Save Water B The minimum time spent reading it is
B Fixing Leaky Faucets 30 – 40 minutes.
C How to Brush Your Teeth C The approximate reading time per page is more
than 1 minute.

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SPM Practice 3: Reading – Part 1, Questions 1–8 [8 marks]

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, circle the correct answer
A, B or C. STEAM

Choosing the Best Device for Workplace Productivity SignPad eSignio: Trustworthy Digitising
While smartphones may play
a role in today’s businesses,
of Signatures
laptops and desktop computers
are still crucial towards ensuring
consistent productivity at the
workplace. They are meant
to enable users to undertake
content creation, enjoy entertainment and other forms of
content at the same time.
Laptops have more powerful processors that can The eSignio model was introduced in December 2007
provide better computing experience, while their keyboard and has quickly become a favourite among those
and display can further enhance functionality. For example, seeking an easy to use and trustworthy solution for
you can analyse data, work on a spreadsheet and do a layout digitising handwritten signatures
for a magazine or newspaper easily on a laptop, but not on
a smartphone.
3 What does the phrase trustworthy solution imply?
1 Which of the following is not an advantage of A A dependable option
laptops over smartphones? B A faithful companion
A Laptops can be used to analyse data. C An efficient machine
B Laptops offer better computing experience.
C Laptops do not need powerful processors. The twin spacecraft
Voyagers 1 and 2
have transformed
our understanding
ALLABOUTCAM of the outer solar
ONLINE SHOPPING system. They were
Visit our e-store launched by NASA
in separate months
https://online.allaboutcam.com.my in 1977 from Cape
Canaveral, Florida.
For compact digital cameras, lenses listed with a 3X, 4X, Originally designed
etc. zoom designation refer to the ratio between the to study only Jupiter and Saturn, these two probes have
longest and shortest focal lengths. visited all the gas giants – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and
Therefore, a larger zoom designation does not Neptune. They have sent back startling images of churning
necessarily mean that the image can be magnified any atmospheres, complex ring systems and exotic moons.
more (since that zoom may just have a wider angle of NASA plans to keep in contact with the Voyager
view when fully zoomed out). spacecraft for the next 20 to 30 years, which is when
Additionally, digital zoom is not the same as optical their nuclear power packs are expected to run down.
zoom, as the former only magnifies the image through
interpolation.
4 Which of the following is true based on the extract
2 Which of the following statements is true of above?
compact digital cameras? A The twin spacecraft can only study Jupiter and
A A digital zoom is similar to optical zoom. Saturn.
B A digital zoom enlarges the image through B NASA’s nuclear power packs will not run down
interpolation. even after 30 years.
C Zoom designation refers to the difference C The Voyager spacecraft have sent back images of
between the subjects in photography. uniquely new moons.

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Robots do not require sleep GOING GREEN ON BICYCLES

or breaks. They are able to A SERVICE BASED ON IOT by MOBIKE
function without stopping. If one looks at the business model, it is just

Digital Resource
When employed to carry out a bicycle rental service. The technology behind it is what
dangerous tasks, the risk to makes it special.
human health and safety is Companies such as Mobike achieved this
reduced. They can be more transformation by creating a new business model: an
productive than people. Internet of Things-based (IoT) intelligent bike-sharing
However, people can lose jobs platform.
in the factories. Apart from Using specially-designed bicycles equipped with
that, robots need maintenance to keep them running. high-tech technology, Mobike enables users to find a
It costs a lot of money to make or buy the robots as bicycle near them, reserve it and subsequently unlock it,
the software and the equipment needed to use with all using a smartphone app.
the robot cost a bomb. On reaching one’s destination, the user parks the
bicycle at any bicycle-friendly location and locks it,
5 Which of the following statements about robots automatically making it available to the next rider.
is true?
A They do not need any maintenance to keep them 7 From the article, we can conclude that Mobike
running. company
B They need equipment and software that are A designs bicycles that are intelligent.
extremely expensive. B creates high-tech technology for bicycles.
C They are not as productive as people as they are C allows rental of bicycles using a smartphone app.
unable to think.

SHANGHAI MAGLEV TRAIN

This train was
acknowledged by
Guinness Records
as the fastest train
in the world for
commercial use.
It uses magnetic
levitation technology
to move without touching the ground. There is no
waste gas produced. The energy consumption is only
half that of buses and a quarter of that used by planes.
The train does not touch the railway line, which
makes the sound quieter than other trains. Even when
it speeds up to 300 kph, the decibel levels are only
about 65 to people situated 50 metres away from the
train. Due to the magnetic levitation technology, there
are no wheels touching the railway line. Therefore, the
Maglev train runs more smoothly and is quieter than
trains with wheels.
8 What does the phrase it will not be 100% clean
mean?
6 Which phrase shows that the Shanghai Maglev A The hybrid car runs on fuel which causes
Train is environmentally friendly? pollution.
A ‘No wheels touching the railway line’ B The hybrid car uses batteries that cause pollution.
B ‘There is no waste gas produced’ C The brakes may not be totally clean when the car
C ‘Move without touching the ground’ is being recharged.

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SPM Practice 4: Reading – Part 1, Questions 1–8 [8 marks]

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, circle the correct answer
A, B or C.

There are various ways we can practise to

be smart consumers. We only need to know
some good tips. Firstly, buy products that have
Date: 23 August long life spans. Remember to avoid buying
Venue: Sunway College disposable items. Next, buy products with
minimal packaging. Then, buy products in their
Time: 7.00 a.m.
concentrated form. Finally, consider buying in
Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia
bulk for those necessary purchases. You will
Category: 5 km save money and reduce packaging.
Bookmark this race
3 Which title best summarises the above text?
A Tips: How to be a smart consumer
Rate Comment Share Mobile app Entitlement
B Tips: The benefits of buying in bulk
Event day schedule: C Tips: The benefits of minimal packaging
Schedule not yet available. Please check back
at a later time or click here to upload. Besides Bahasa Malaysia and English, I am
confident that Malaysians could and should
Share this race master at least another language for their own
benefit.
Facebook Twitter Instagram WhatsApp

I must say that the debates over the language

1 From the notice, we know that we are unable to issue have reminded me of the late Datuk
A view the schedule for the event day. Mahadzir Lokman, the former TV3 newscaster
B rate the “Fun Run” notice. and much sought-after emcee who could
C comment on the race. speak many languages including Bahasa
Malaysia, English, Mandarin, Tamil and Hindi.
He also had basic knowledge of Spanish,
To put it in a nutshell, only half of those who Italian, Portuguese, Greek and Japanese.
graduate are able to secure a job, while a quarter
are jobless six months after getting their scrolls. Of Mahadzir, fondly known as “Datuk Dale”,
the graduates who have secured a job, about half actually represented the true multicultural
are earning less than RM2000. There were several Malaysia. His flair for foreign languages never
made him less Malaysian or forget the national
reasons cited for the lack of employability among
language.
local graduates. Topping the list is a mismatch
between the training provided at universities and Kuala Lumpur
skill sets required by the employers. The employers TAGS / KEYWORDS
think that the current university curriculum does English, Letters
not reflect the current skill requirements.
4 The writer is asking Malaysians to
2 Which of the following words is the closest in A be confident in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
meaning to the word mismatch? B learn languages such as Spanish, Italian,
A Equality Portuguese, Greek and Japanese.
B Similarity C learn at least one more language other than
C Disparity Bahasa Malaysia and English.

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ROAD ACCIDENT FATALITIES To: harris@fastmail.com

Van From: daniel@speedymail.co
Lorry 1% Bus Subject: Life Update!
3% 1%
Bicycle Others
1%
Hi Harris,
3%
I thought I’d drop you an email to bring you up to date
Pedestrian with what’s been happening here.
9%
Adriana’s job is more secure than we thought. She has
a permanent job now. At the beginning of the year, we
Car Motorcycle thought she might only be working for one semester.
22% 60% I still don’t have what I really want work wise, but it will
happen soon. You have to stay positive, don’t you?
So, how are you these days? Are you still working for the
same employer? Since I’ve been having so much trouble
5 What can we conclude from the above statistics on getting a job, I understand your reluctance to change jobs.
‘Road Accident Fatalities’? There is nothing worse than filling in endless application
forms, with no idea of where it will lead to.
A Car fatalities are 3 times higher than motorcycle
fatalities. Hope to hear from you soon.
B Motorcycle fatalities are 10 times higher than Regards,
pedestrian fatalities. Daniel
C Motorcyclists constitute more than 50 per cent
of the total number of fatalities. 7 From the email, we know that
A Harris has a job.
B Adriana is unemployed.
Lili C Daniel has a permanent job.
012-3323256

2 August
20 Aug t
011-5546754 Emy Once a major educational tool on road safety
Hi, Lili! What’s up? awareness for the young in Malaysia, the Shell
Traffic Games now stands as a testament to Shell
012- 3323256 Lili Malaysia’s commitment towards the safety of road
I’m a bag of nerves today- I have to attend an users.
interview for a scholarship programme. I’m not Launched in 1957, the Shell Traffic Games,
sure if I am up to it tomorrow.
was held annually in partnership with the Road
Safety Council and various government agencies
011-5546754 Emy
Don’t worry – I can share a few tips here. Practise like the police, education department, road transport
and repeat answering questions about yourself and department and local authorities as well as auxiliary
why you want to further your studies – maybe in bodies.
the field you are applying for! Apart from that, be The Shell Traffic Games was conducted on a
there ahead of time. Then, try to stay calm.
specially-equipped site in a safe location using pedal
cars, bicycles and pedestrians. Since its inception,
012- 3323256 Lili
Wow! I didn’t think of that. Thank you Emy for more than a million young Malaysian road users
your tips. have taken part in the games.

011-5546754 Emy
No problem. What are friends for?
8 Which of the following statements about the text
is true?
A Shell Traffic Games was launched about 63 years
ago.
6 When Lili said ‘bag of nerves’, she was referring to B Only the police, education department and road
A a nervous breakdown. transport department are involved.
B feeling nervous about her interview. C The activities were conducted in a safe location
C not being prepared for the interview. using only pedal cars and bicycles.

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SPM Practice 5: Reading – Part 1, Questions 1–8 [8 marks]

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, circle the
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correct answer A, B or C.
Deejay
HEALTH JOURNAL I suppose I have to cut down
on those late snacks then.
When it is time for meals, we tend to focus on what we should
eat, but we overlook our eating habits. Ellyn Satter, a social
worker and registered dietician, suggests that normal eating Dr. Jay
Looks like it. Let me talk about sleep.
includes going to a meal hungry and eating until we are
Marco Roswell, a sleep expert, says that we
satisfied, being able to choose the food we like and getting
need at least seven hours of quality sleep
enough of it. We should also give some thought to our food
at night. Research shows that if we don’t
selection so we get some nutrition, eat three meals a day and
get enough sleep, we are more prone to
leave some cookies on the plate because we know we can
heart disease, impaired immune function,
have some again tomorrow.
lower glucose tolerance and obesity.
1 According to the health journal, we can have a Deejay Oh dear! The effects are
healthy eating habit if we so serious.
A eat when we are full.
B eat when we are hungry. Dr. Jay
Yes, indeed and once you are sleep
C select food we like without thinking. deprived, your performance and memory
quickly suffer. So listeners, please value
your sleep if you want to stay healthy
and function well.

You need calcium to build strong bones when you are young 3 Which of the following statements about the
and to keep bones strong as you get older. Everyone needs conversation is true?
calcium, but it is especially important for women and girls. Many A Lack of sleep does not affect your memory.
people, including most women, do not get enough calcium.
B Sleep problems can be caused by impaired
For women, if you are between the ages of 19 and 50, get
1,000 mg of calcium. If you are 51 and older, take
immune function.
1,200 mg of calcium every day. Calcium can help prevent C Having an early dinner has been proven to assist
osteoporosis. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 20 men over the age in weight loss.
of 65 in the United States have osteoporosis. Calcium helps
to keep your bones strong.
KUALA LUMPUR: Eddie Liew has been working on a research
2 Based on the information above, we know that project using a low-temperature, fan-drying technique to safely
A if you are only 17, you do need calcium. preserve the quality and taste of food products for the past 10 years.
B if you are 20, you need 1,000 mg of calcium. According to him, conventional techniques use hot air at 60°C,
but the high temperature tends to damage the pigments in lemon
C only those above 65 years of age have osteoporosis.
skin. He said other active ingredients, such as antioxidants, vitamin
C and some bioactive compounds and nutrients could also be very
sensitive to high-temperature processing.
Deejay This is where cool-air drying technology plays a vital role. He
Dr. Jay, please continue enlightening said his low-temperature preservation technique uses a heat-pump
us with the health tips. system and heat transfer module to generate a low-temperature, low-
humidity environment to dehydrate bio-origin products.
Thank you. Just to add on about the
weight loss. If you tend to eat at night,
then you are likely to pile on the 4 Which of the following is the correct title for the
weight. Johnny Lewis, a researcher, above extract?
suggests that having dinner in the A Technology plays its part
evenings or an hour earlier than usual
helps to shed the unwanted kilos. B Cool-air drying technology to keep food fresh
Dr. Jay C Hot-air technique to safely preserve food

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GINKGO Electronic Cigarettes Are Just as Addictive as

Cigarettes
Controlled studies have revealed that ginkgo does
improve cognitive functioning due to improved
blood flow in arteries and capillaries. It is often
taken by older people as a sort of energiser to
enhance mood, alertness, memory and attention
span. It appears to protect veins and arteries,
and preserve their tone and elasticity. It is
therefore used for problems associated with
atherosclerosis, dementia, Raynaud’s Syndrome Not much is known about vaping, including what
and poor blood circulation, including tingling, pain chemicals make up the vapour and how they
and numbness. Gingkgo is a good antioxidant to affect physical health over the long term. People
slow down Alzheimer’s disease. need to understand that e-cigarettes are potentially
dangerous to health. You are exposing yourself to all
kinds of chemicals that we don’t yet understand and
5 Why do older people take ginkgo? that are probably not safe.
A Ginkgo is believed to improve memory. Both e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes contain
B Older people love to take herbal medicine. nicotine, which research suggests may be as addictive
C Ginkgo is recommended by medical practitioners. as heroin and cocaine. Many e-cigarette users get
even more nicotine than they would from a tobacco
product — you can buy extra-strength cartridges,
which contain a high dosage of nicotine, or you can
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or product name A the cartridges have a higher concentration of
nicotine.
B strong cartridges will reduce the intake of
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