1 SECTION A Question 1 3 Choose the best answer for each question. 4. Mr.

. Syafiq most probably deals with A. Cosmetics B. Chemical products C. Furniture D. Hardware 5. The exhibition will be held in A. Thailand C. China B. Taiwan D. Africa 6. Mr. Safaruddin will see his client on A. 03/10/2012 C. 10/10/2012 B. 16/10/2012 D. 12/10/2012 Question 7 8

1. The man is A. endangering his health. B. conscious of his health. C. a litter bug. D. protective of the people around him. 2. The following are true about smoking except that it is A. encouraged. B. discourage. C. banned. D. nuisance. 3. The man in the picture is _____ of the people around him. A. inconsiderate. B. considerate. C. gracious. D. sympathetic. Question 4 6 MEMO While You Were Out To : Mr. Syafiq From : Mr. Safaruddin Time : 2.30 pm Date : 02/10/2012 Message: Mr. Safaruddin from Mutiara Sdn. Bhd. called. He wants to pay you a visit in 2 weeks time at your office. He will bring the wood samples for the furniture exhibition in China. He has faxed the details to your secretary in Sabah. Taken by : Sabrina

7. The sign shows that a A. washroom is nearby B. cafeteria is nearby C. lobby for both sexes is available D. the cinema is within vicinity 8. The sign can usually be seen in A. grocery store C. bank B. post office D. shopping mall Question 9 10 Labuan, Tue. A snatch thief begged for mercy from his intended victim when the tables were turned on him.

9. From the report, we know that A. the snatch thief escaped his loot. B. the snatch thief was caught. C. the snatch thief ran off without his loot. D. the snatch thief escaped but hurt.

2 10. The phrase the tables were turned on him means that A. his action were wrong. B. unexpected things happened to him. C. he improved his conduct. D. he adopted a new idea. SECTION B Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B and C, or A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blank. Cockroaches can be a nuisance. It (11 ) a pest. It is brown in colour ( 12 ) it uses its ( 13 ) to sense danger. A cockroach is able to ( 14 ) fast. It is an insect ( 15 ) lays eggs. It normally hides ( 16 ) in wall crevices ( 17 ) behind cabinets. A cockroach eats practically anything. It can be found ( 18 ) the crevices of old cupboard too. This insect is ( 19 ) pest as it drops its droppings everywhere. Even though it is small in size, some children are afraid of ( 20 ). Even some housewives are afraid of this creature. SECTION C Question 21 23 Read the conversation or the text below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. Situation : Norani is describing her trip to Taman Negara to her cousin. Hisyamidzan : How was your trip to Taman Negara ? Norani : I had a whale of a time (21). Hisyamidzan : You have always been tied to your mothers apron strings (22). Norani : Why do say so ? Hisyamidzan : She has never allowed you to go out by yourself. Norani : This time, she said that Ive to stand on my two feet (23). 21. whale of a time A. good time B. tough time

C. bad time D. rough time

22. tied to your mothers apron strings A. under the control of ones mother B. under the eyes of ones mother C. under the care of ones mother D. under the guidance of ones mother 23. to stand on my two feet A. to rely on others B. to depend on someone else C. to be independent D. to seek help always Question 24 26 Situation : Maria is complaining to her husband about the piano they have bought for their daughter. Maria : I find this piano a white elephant (24) James : Why do say so, my dear? Maria : Jason has not been practicing on his piano. I think I have to give him a heart to heart talk (25) James : What if he turns a deaf ear (26)?

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14 A. multiply B. multiplies C. multiplied D. multiplying 15 A. who 16 A. itself 17 A. and 18 A. on 19 A. a 20 A. it B. B. whose himself C. C. that herself D. D. where myself

B. because C. therefore D. eventhough B. B. B. by an him C. C. C. in the her D. D. D. them at

3 24. a white elephant A. an expensive, useless object not being put to full use. B. an expensive, useful object that is put to full use. C. a very cheap object that is practically used daily. D. a very expensive object that is worn by the ladies. 25. a heart to heart talk A. a talk that is publicly announced B. a confidential talk in private C. a casual talk D. a talk that involves emotions 26. turns a deaf ear A. refuses to listen B. listens attentively C. listens with care D. listens half heartedly SECTION D Study the poster below and choose the best answer for the questions that follow. 27. What is being launched ? A. Bungalow lots C. Low cost houses B. Residential homes D. Condominium 28. The launching will be start at A. 10.00 a.m C. 4.00 a.m B. 10.00 p.m D. 4.00 p.m 29. What is being prepared ? A. Some excitement B. Some entertainment C. Some refreshments D. Entertainment and refreshments 30. What kind of community living is being emphasized ? A. A caring community living B. A guarded community living C. A carefree community living D. A natural community living 31. Where will be the sales launch be held ? A. Kuala Lumpur Tower C. Clock Tower B. Bandar Tun Razak D. Super Link Homes 32. When is the sale will be launched? A. 23rd September 2012 C. 23rd October 2012 B. 23rd November 2012 D. 23rd December 2012

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4 Question 33 40 Study the text below and choose the best answer for the questions that follow. Being a parent is very challenging. This is because nowadays, some children have learning disabilities. They have difficulty reading and understanding what is required of them. As a result, many do badly in their school examinations. There are also children with dyslexia. They find it hard to look at a page of words. They see them as distorted shapes and symbols or even as moving objects. There are others who become too overwhelmed by the words in a page. Another common learning disability is dyscalculia. It is actually difficulties with mathematics. Children with this problem have difficulties in counting, recognising arithmetic symbols, and aligning numbers during addition, multiplication and competency in addiction, multiplication and division. These children normally have slow mental processing speed. Parents must be aware that the environment plays an important part in inculcating the learning abilities of a child. Poor teaching methods, harsh childcare, loneliness, the sense of not belonging to the school, a non conducive home environment, lack of encouragement and unrealistic parental expectations can cause a child to face difficulties in learning. D. in unable to recognise letters 36. The following aspects can cause a child to face difficulties in learning except A. conducive home environment B. poor teaching methods C. lack of encouragement D. high expectations from parents 37. Children with dyslexia usually A. slow learners B. hard to look at a page of words C. do badly in their school examinations D. have difficulties in mathematics 38. Children with dyscalculia usually have difficulties in A. reading B. understanding C. see distorted shapes and symbols D. mathematics 39. Dyscalculia children have difficulties in these area except A. counting B. recognising arithmetic symbols C. addiction D. reading 40. The word harsh means A. severe B. happy C. sad D. serious ~END OF QUESTION PAPER~

33. A child suffering dyslexia has A. mental problems B. reading problems C. speech problems D. hearing problems 34. A child having difficulties with mathematics could be suffering from A. dyslexia C. dyscalculia B. dysgraphia D. dysphonia 35. Children with slow mental processing speed A. has problems with writing B. has problems with multiplication C. cannot talk properly