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Questions 1 10 are based on the information given.

100% COTTON
WARM HAND WASH
DO NOT BLEACH
DO NOT TUMBLE DRY

1. From the label above, we know that the shirt can be

A tumbled dry
B ironed as it is partially cotton
C hand-washed using warm water
D whitened using a bleaching agent

SUPERCAL
High calcium skimmed milk.
Easily absorbed by the body.
Prevents bone deterioration.
Ideal for active adults and
older people.
Not recommended for

2. Which group would not benefit from this product?

A Babies
B Dieters
C Dancers
D The elderly
Mode of travel of students
Mode
%
Car
20.0
Bike
5.6
Bicycle
3.7
Bus
51.8
On foot
18.9

3. From the information given, we know that

A cycling is the most preferred mode of transport
B travelling by bus is the most popular mode of travel
C walking to school is the least preferred mode of transport
D going to school by car is the least popular mode of travel

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A recent survey conducted in school canteens shows most canteens serve processed food like nuggets, burgers,
cordial drinks and sausages. This does not reflect a healthy diet as a balanced amount of nutrition is lacking.
There is a lack of fibre and an excess of carbohydrates. This intake of excess calories can cause obesity.

4. Based on the report above, we can conclude that most canteens

A serve unhealthy food
B sell food high in fibre
C promote food with low calories
D offer a balanced amount of nutrition
HEALTH DIGEST
Subscribe to Health Digest and get 20% discount
Youll also receive a Health Digest goodie bag worth RM 30.00
- Payment by cheque or money order
- Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery of 1st issue
Subscription orders are non-refundable
5. According to the advertisement, you can
A order for the magazine by paying cash
B have your subscription order refunded
C get free gifts if you subscribe to the magazine
D receive the magazine immediately after payment
Read the message below and answer the question that follows.
Dear Sir,
The shower tap in my bathroom does not function.
The tap in my kitchen is leaking.
Ranee

6. Who should Ranee telephone to repair the taps?

A A doctor
B A plumber
C A mechanic

D A carpenter

Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.
ANNUAL MOVIE FESTIVAL 2006
PUTRAWORLD TRADE CENTRE, KUALA LUMPUR

Visit the festival today!

Dates
Sept. 22
Sept. 23
Sept. 24
Sept. 25
Sept. 26
ADMISSION

Movies
The Sound of Music (12pm, 3pm, shows)
The Phantom of the Opera (2pm, 9pm shows)
Peking Opera House (11am, 1pm, 4pm shows)
Crocodile Dundee (1pm, 3pm, 6pm shows)
Raise the Red Lantern (3pm, 7pm shows)
FREE

7. If Sam finishes work at 6.30 pm, which movie can he watch?

A Crocodile Dundee or The Sound of Music
B Raise the Red Lantern or Peking Opera House
C The Sound of Music or The Phantom of the Opera
D The Phantom of the Opera or Raise the Red Lantern
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Study the speech bubble below and answer the question that follows.
Will be back
after lunch.
8. The above means that the staff will
A go home after lunch
B resume work at night
C finish work after lunch
D return after their lunch break
SAVE MOTHER EARTH!
SAY NO TO POLLUTION AND LOGGING!

9. The notice above tells us to

A protect nature
B support mother
C destroy the earth
D encourage logging

10. Based on the cartoon strip above, how did the father feel as soon as they reached school?
A Excited
B Thrilled
C Annoyed
D Delighted

Question 11 20 are based on the following text

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The wayang kulit is a unique puppet. In Malaysia, it was once highly popular in Kelantan and
Terengganu. It was a popular form ____________(11) entertainment. The wayang kulit shows
____________(12) performed during special occasions and festivals before sultans and noblemen.
When dusk fell, crowds of people _____________(13) in rows _______________(14) of a large white
screen. The moving shadows fell on _______________(15) screen. It was indeed _____________(16) and
awe-inspiring.
The master puppeteer moved the puppets ____________(17) as he related the epic story of Ramayana.
Besides being a puppeteer he also produced the voice of the characters. A _____________(18) of musicians
played traditional music while the drama unfolded as shadows danced across the screen.
Today the wayang kulit is a dying art _______________(19) very few people know how to
______________(20) this traditional art. This form of art should be revived. .
11 A
B
C
D

in
of
on
was

16 A
B
C
D

mesmerising
mesmerised
mesmerises
mesmerise

12 A
B
C
D

is
are
was
were

17 A
B
C
D

slowly
quietly
politely
expertly

13 A
B
C
D

sit
sat
sits
sitting

18 A
B
C
D

troupe
band
choir
crew

14 A
B
C
D

in front
behind
beside
near

19 A
B
C
D

so
still
unless
because

15 A
B
C
D

a
an
the
--

20 A
B
C
D

appreciate
appreciates
appreciated
appreciating

Questions 21 23
Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.
Ah Chew was talking to his younger brother while they were having tea.
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Ah Chew
: Brother, I think you should go out and play some games or watch movies with your
friends. You have been cooped up ( 21 ) in the house since the final exams started.
have just finished your final paper yesterday, havent you?
Ah Kee
: Yes, the final exam is over. I think Ive gone through ( 22) the longest week in my
life during the exam week. It is such a relief and at the moment all I want to do is to
enjoy myself. Ive heard about the release of a new movie, Transformers. I think
Ill go and watch my favourite movie with my friends.
Ah Chew
: Thats a good idea. Do what you think is best for you.
Ah Kee
: Thanks, brother. Dont worry about me. I know how to loosen up ( 23 ).
21 cooped up
A rested
B confined
C occupied
D pressured

22 gone through
A checked
B followed
C exhibited
D experienced

You

23 loosen up
A relax
B retire
C review
D release

Questions 23 25
Read the text below and choose the best meaning for the expressions underlined.
Abdul knew that he would be late for school again as he had overslept. He would have to face the music
(24) as this would be his fourth time within a fortnight. Mr Chong, the discipline teacher had warned him about the
demerit system. In school, he was reprimanded and as a result, Abdul was down in the dumps (25) the whole day.
The school counsellor had called him to his room. Abdul admitted to him that he had been sleeping late at night
because he was so engrossed in the video games which he played online. It was a
wake up call (26) for him. Finally he decided to stop playing video games during the weekdays because it had done
more harm than good.
24 face the music

25 down in the dumps

26 wake up call

A tell the truth

B explain himself
C face the teacher boldly
D accept the punishment

A glad
B angry
C relieved
D unhappy

A notice
B support
C warning
D reminder

FISHING CARNIVAL
organized by
Senior Citizens Club 21
at
Kelana Lake
Questions 27-32 are based on the following
notice 2011
6 November
Cash prize and hampers await the top ten winners.
Others activities;
treasure hunt
telematch
paintball competition
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Therell be booths selling food and other items, free health screening by
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Lakeview Medical Centre, handicraft exhibition
5 by Selangor Tourism Board and
a book fair. The carnival starts at 8.00 a.m. Those who wish to register for the
events are advised to come half an hour earlier.

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27 The main event that will take place on

6 November 2011 is a
A telematch
B treasure hunt
C fishing carnival
D paintball competition

31 The following activities are available at

the carnival EXCEPT
A free medical screening
B handicraft exhibition
C selling of books
D free food items

28 The Fishing Carnival is to be held at

A Lakeview Medical Centre
B Selangor Tourism Board
C Kelana Lake
D Kenyir Lake

32 Those who are interested in taking part

in the events are advised to come at
A 7.30 a.m.
B 8.30 a.m.
C 7.30 p.m.
D 8.30 p.m.

29 Winners will receive

A a treasure
B only hampers
C only cash prize
D cash prize as well as hampers
30 Selangor Tourism Board will hold
A a book fair
B a food fair
C a paintball competition
D a handicraft exhibition

Questions 33 - 40 are based on the following passage.

Learning how to say thank you at an early age is something that all children learn. Both at home and
in school, they are often reminded to say this. However, as they grow older, the word thank you is often sadly
forgotten.
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As a child, Michael was pleasant and had good manners. He mixed with everyone in the village and was wellliked. He always showed much love and affection. He never forgot to thank his parents whenever they gave
him a gift.
As years went by, Michael got more involved with school work and friends. As a result, he spent less
time at home. Soon, he went abroad to further his studies while his parents struggled to make ends meet to
support him. Unfortunately, he rarely found time to contact and thank them for their love and care.
Not long after, his father became ill. Michael, now being more independent and mature, realized that
his parents had sacrificed a lot for him. To make up for lost time, Michael decided to put things right. He
wrote to tell his parents how grateful he was for all their love and care. This gesture touched his parents very
much. They were so glad that Michael had not stopped loving them. They knew he would never forget them.
33 What do children learn at an early age?
They learn to
A be lovable
B have gratitude
C show affection
D say thank you

37 When Michael was abroad, his father

A fell sick
B went overseas
C wrote to his son
D became more independent

34 In paragraph 1, the word this refers to

A growing old
B saying thank you
C learning at an early age
D reminding the children

38 The word sacrificed in the last paragraphs

means
A prayed
B offered
C given up
D shared out

35 When Michael was a child he was

A polite and busy
B pleasant and polite
C independent and mature
D friendly and independent

39 Michael wrote his parents a letter to express

A concern
B gratitude
C condolence
D sympathy

36 Michael spent less time with his parents because

he
A was well-liked by everyone
B could not get along with them
C could not appreciate them anymore
D was busy with his school activities

40 Michaelss parents were happy that he had

A touched them
B forgotten them
C not stopped loving them
D decided to take them for granted

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