understanding signs & short texts in everyday situations

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Understanding Signs and Short Texts

By : ABIDAH BT SARAJUL HAQ

ENGLISH LANGUAGE MASTER TEACHER,SEKOLAH TUANKU ABDUL RAHMAN , IPOH

Examination Tips

In this section of the PMR English Language paper, students are given 10 questions to

answer. Students are to search for information based on a selection of graphics and shorttexts from the list below :

Schedule Short Text

Poster

Message

Notice

Advertisement

Cartoon Strip

Dialogue

Pie Chart

Bar Graph

Label Picture

Symbols

Announcements

1. Read and understand the graphics ,signs or short texts carefully.

2. Focus on thedetails for example the heading or title , data and the small print

given in the signs and short texts.3. Use your previous knowledge to identify and recall signs , notices or symbols that

you have seen before.

4. Read the question again to note down the requirement of the question.

5. Lookat all the given options carefully .6. Eliminate the options which are totally wrong by crossing them out before

choosing the BEST answer.

7. Move on to the next question when you are in difficulty of getting an answer.This will save time.

8. Come backto the question again later.

9. CheckALL answers before going on to the next part of the question paper.

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PMR PRACTICE

1. The sign tells us

A not to make a u turnB not to turn left

C to turn left carefully

D to slow down when turning left

CAUTION

FLOOR SLIPPERY

WHEN WET

2. Which of the statements below describes the sign

A Do not walk when the floor is wet

B Do not wear slippers on the wet floorC Be careful when the floor is wet

D Be careful when wearing slippers

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PARK AT YOUR OWN RISK

3. According to the sign above , who will be responsible for the car ?

A The management

B The authorities

C The insurance person

D The car owner

Baby on board

4 . When you see the sign above , what will you probably do?

A. Help the mother to board the baby in a bus

B . Find the missing baby who have been taken to board a bus

C. Be cautious when you are behind the car with the baby

D. Be polite to smile at the baby on board

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INTER ASIA COMPANYis

pleased to announce the opening of ourGopeng office

on17 th February 2009

atNo. 111 & 112 , Jalan Dua

31600 Gopeng, Perak

5. From the notice above , we know that Inter Asia Company

A has a branch in Gopeng

B will be opening its branch in GopengC has two main offices in Gopeng

D has reopened a branch recently in Gopeng

Want to know thesecret of e- business ?

visit www.businessnet .com.my

6. Based on the advertisement above , how would one find more information on doing

business ?

A By contacting the secretary

B By visiting the main officeC By writing a letter

D By accessing the website

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http://www.businessnet/http://www.businessnet/


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7. Which of the following statements is true ?

A Scholarships are offered for medical courses only

B Scholarships are offered to medical students in the college

C Scholarships are available at Mynosh Medical UniversityD Scholarships are available in May and June

8. Based on the horoscope above , why must you stay at home ?

A To wait for a call from a close friend

B To avoid any surprises

C To prevent any unexpected happening

D To listen to some advice

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SCHOLARSHIPS

for Medical Degree & Pre-

Studies at Mynosh Medical University, India

May / June 2009 intake

HOROSCOPEScorpio Oct 23 Nov 20

You will be in for a bigsurprise today. Stay home to

avoid any unfortunateincident . A close friend will


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IXORA HEIGHTS

a residential area, strategically locatednear Johor Bahru. Easily accessible to thehighway and shopping outlets.

Call Mdm. Ash at 0193446788for details during office hours

9. From the advertisement above, which of the following

statements is correct ?

A Ixora Heights has the LRT facilityB Ixora Heights is close to the city

C The residential area is located in Johor bahru

D The residential area is easily accessible by railways

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To avoid mosquito bites :

1. wear clothes that cover as muchskin as possible

2. use mosquito repellents onexposed skin

3. use mosquito nets to protectbabies, old and sick people

4. use mosquito coils and insecticidevapourisers during the night


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10. From the notice above , what must you NOT do to stay away from mosquito bites ?

A wear tight - fitting clothes

B apply mosquito repellents on the body onlyC sleep in a mosquito net

D use insecticidevapourisers CopyrightreservedASH/STAR/09

ANSWERS1B 2C 3D 4C 5 B 6 D 7A 8C 9B 10B

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