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Section A

[10 marks]

Questions 1 13

For each of the questions, read the question first and then study the information given

to find the best answer. Then circle the answerA, B, CorD on the answer sheetprovided.

Question 1

Read the extract below and answer the question that follows.

Southern Lions Fall At Last

Selangor ended Johoresflying startto the Malaysian Premier League SoccerSeason on Monday when a goal by Ahmad Rizal was enough to sink the

Southern Lions 1 0.

1. The phrase flying startrefers to

A. Selangors great game on that day.

B. Ahmad Rizals winning goal for Johore.

C. Johore's success at the beginning of the season.

D. the action-packed games of the Malaysian Premier League.

Question 2

Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.

2. What does the sign mean?

A. The offer is for this time only.

B. The offer is for those who present it once.

C. The person who gets this chance has only one offer.

D. The person who wins this offer has only one chance.

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Question 3

Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

Would you like a pet?

You will be spoilt for choice in our Metro ClassifiedsStar Metro Classified

3. The advertisement means

A. you will like the pets in Star Metro Classified.

B. it would be difficult to find pets from the Star Metro Classified.

C. there are so many pets to choose from in the Star Metro Classified.

D. you will be spoilt when choosing pets from the Star Metro Classified.

Question 4

Read the news item below and answer the question that follows.

Biometric Way to Monitor Workers

It costs RM37mil to set up and operate the biometric and monitoring system for

foreign workers. It is now fully operational at all immigration depots nation-wide.

Prior to the introduction of the biometric system, entry was based on passport data

which can be manipulated or forged.

4. Which of the statements below is not true about the biometric system?

A. It can be manipulated and falsified.

B. It is expensive to set up the system.

C. The system is set up to monitor foreign workers.

D. It is now used at immigration depots all over the country.

Question 5

Read the cartoon strip below and answer the question that follows.

5. This cartoon strip tells us that

A. most motorcyclists do not have driving licenses.

B. there will be a price to pay if you do not abide by traffic rules.

C. speeding is an exciting feeling even though it may be risky.D. friends usually tease you when you are suffering at the hospital.

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Question 6

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

Weather Forecast (Valid from 7 a.m. 7 p.m.)

A.M. P.M.

PeninsularMalaysia

Rain over Penang, Kedah, Perlisand Northern Perak. Cloudy

with occasional rain over coastal

Kelantan and Terengganu.

Elsewhere, clear.

Thunderstorms and rainover Perlis, Kedah,

Penang, Kelantan, and

Terengganu. Elsewhere,

clear.

Sabah Clear, over all residencies Clear, over all residencies

Sarawak Clear, over all divisions Clear, over all divisions

6. Which of the following statements is correct about the weather forecast above?

A. Rain is expected in Sabah and Sarawak.

B. Kedah will experience thunderstorms in the afternoon.

C. Northern Perak will experience thunderstorms in the morning.D. Kelantan and Terengganu will be sunny throughout the whole day.

Questions 7 and 8

Read the news report below and answer the questions that follow.

10 % co-curricular involvement besides meritocracy

new varsity entry requirement 2007In a move to improve the standard of university graduates, the Education

Ministry has decided to include 10 % of pre-university students co-curricular

involvement as part of the new entry requirement to local universities. Besides,meritocracy remains the major requisite.

Students who stay away from getting involved in sports, clubs, societies and

uniformed bodies will find themselves left behind in the selection for a place in

local universities.

Reports from university lecturers and school teachers show that students who

seriously participated in co-curricular activities have been found to have

contributed to nation-building while those who did not were found to be

unpatriotic and unable to mingle with other factions of the society.

7. According to the report, the new entry requirement to local universities is the

students

A. nation-building skills.

B. involvement in sports and societies.

C. participation in co-curricular activities.

8. The report found that students who were not involved in co-curricular activities

A. later became bad apples of society.

B. did not contribute to nation-building.C. could not foster good relationship with others.

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Questions 9 and 10Read the newspaper report below and answer the following questions.

Petaling Jaya: Plastic bags are not meant for storing hot drinks and

the practice should absolutely not be done, according to a localresearcher,

Prof Dr Mustafa Ali Mohamad, deputy dean of the Faculty of Medicine,Universiti Malaya. He said that this was because placing liquids such

ashot coffee or tea would promote chemical seepage from the bag into

thedrink. This, he said, could be additionally detrimental if the drink

containedmilk which had fat that could further promote leachate of chemicals.

(Adapted from The Star, July 13, 2007)

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

A Drinking hot tea and coffee is dangerous.

B The danger of consuming drinks that contain milk.

C A warning about the dangers of using plastic bags for hot drinks.

D Prof Dr Mustafa Ali Mohamads duty as the deputy dean of the Faculty of

Medicine, Universiti Malaya.

10. The word detrimentalin the report can best be replaced with

A hostileB harmful

C uncertain

D unfavourable

Question 11

Read the notice below and answer the following question.

11. Where would you usually find the above notice?

A At a library

B At an office

C At a museum

D At a bookshop

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ATTENTION

No food allowed No drinks allowed

No bags allowed


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Questions 12 and 13

Read the text below and answer the following questions.

HOME REMEDIES

Here are some home remedies that work:

Banana skin for pimples

Cucumber for body odour

Papaya leaves for slimming

Hibiscus leaves for hair

Lime juice for nails

Ginger for lips

12. A person who includes papaya leaves in his or her diet could probably be

suffering from

A acne

B obesity

C dandruff

D cracked lips

13. The above tips are known as home remedies because

A the remedies can only be tried at home

B many people have tried them at home

C the ingredients can be found at home

D the remedies are good for the home

Questions 14 - 20

Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Then circle A, B, CorD onthe answer sheet.

ACHEH : Yesterday, tsunami waves hit bustling Acheh after an unexpected turn of

events. A total of 960 people from 190 families were swept away by some 10-metre

high waves _ 14_ at more than 50 knots. The catastrophe lasted 15_ about three

hours and the tremors were felt in almost all of the Pacific _16_.

According to a social welfare _17_unit, international volunteer organisations

have come to the _18_ of these unfortunate people. They were given all basic

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necessities such as food items, bedding, warm clothing and fresh water. Millions, all

_19_the world, have heard of their plight and are contributing to the World Tsunami

Fund. Their plight has become worse with an_20_of contagious diseases as a result of

decaying bodies strewn all over the city.

14

.

A travel

B travelled

C travelling

18

.

A help

B rescue

C distress

D assistance

15

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A to

B for

C until

D since

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A of

B over

C round

16

.

A mountains

B seas

C region

20

.

A outbreak

B epidemic

C explosion

D widespread

17

.

A volunteer

B volunteered

C volunteering

Section B

[10 marks]

Read the information on these bestsellers and then complete the tasks given.

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Questions 16 20

Using the information on the bestsellers, give short answers to the questions below.

16. Candida has always been fascinated by marine life. Which book would you buy

for her?

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Mysteries of the DeepMashusita AkatoLongmans LondonRM 31.99

The author has wide experience indeep sea fishing and diving Akato hasrecorded nearly 1500 species ofaquamarine life. The book featurescolourful descriptions of such species.

The Ultimate Health Guide

Jane Fonda

Hollywood Publications

RM 37.99A guide for those seeking not only a beautifulbody but a functioning one. Jane Fonda leadshealth-conscious people into a new steptowards external and internal beauty. She haslisted as many as 1000 recipes to good health.

Careers for a Million DollarRobert Beckham

Goldwyn Myers PublicationsRM 75.99

A millionaire in his own right. Hereveals some secrets which completea businessmans quest for the easyway out to riches. His ideasincorporate the current E-tradebusiness circle.

CSI : A New InsightJohn E. TaylorPreston Universal Unlimited

RM 21.99

Criminal investigation has never been completewithout this pack of tricks of the trade inscientific criminal investigation. Unlike theseries by the same name, this book revealssome practical ways to crack crime mysteries.Every policeman should not be without it as areference.

Computer Wizards GuideDavid Gates

Microsoft Limited PublicationsRM 65.99

Experience the virtual world of paradise as youventure into the procedural steps to becoming acomputer wizard. Virtual reality has never beenexplored through a book. The publication takesyou into the making of virtual reality with the

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17. Your sister is health-conscious. Which book would be of interest to her?

. [ 1 mark]

18. You would like to buy a book but you are on a tight budget. Which bookwould you choose?

. [ 1 mark]

19. Your uncle is a business man and you would like to buy a book for him. Which

book do you think he would be interested in?

. [ 1 mark]

20. Your cousin has just discovered the world of virtual reality. You want to

encourage him by giving him a book. Which book would you give?

. [ 1 mark]

Questions 21 25

Using the information on the bestsellers, write short answers to complete the

statements below.

21. Mysteries of the Deep features the experiences of the author when he went

. [ 1 mark]

22. CSI : A New Insight can be used by the police force to help solve

. [ 1 mark]

23. En. Kamarudin, a successful businessman, has decided to expand his business

by including current ideas of ...[ 1 mark]

24. Health guide books encourage people to be .........[ 1 mark]

25. Microsoft Ltd. Publications has launched an excellent book where virtual

reality programming can be ..[ 1 mark]

Section C

[30 marks]

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You are the Secretary of the Environmental Club of your school. You have been asked

to write a report to the principal about a school beautification project which was held

recently.

Write your report based on the information below:

date of the project

location of the project

objectives

number of participants

teachers in charge

programme

- registration

- briefing

- school beautification

- presentation of certificates

biggest challenge

value learnt

When writing the report, you should remember to:

address it to the principal

give a suitable title

mention two objectives

use all the information given

KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

Name : .. Class : ..

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ANSWER SHEET

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