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SECTION AQuestions 1 - 10Question 1Read the signt below and answer the question that follows.

1. Which of the following best explains the signabove?

A No entry unless it is an emergency.B No authorised staff can enter the premises.C Only authorised staff can enter the

premises.D Use the door only if you are with an

authorised staff.

Question 2Study the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

2. The notice above informs us that the cafe will be closed

A due to shortage of workers C for a weekB due to lack of supplies D for repairs

Question 3

Read the memo below and answer the question that follows.

3. How will Tasha contact her teacher?A Visit him C Write to him

B E-mail him D Telephone him

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Sir,Im sorry I cant hand in my work today.

I willcall you later.

ANDREWS CAFE

CLOSED FOR RENOVATION

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENT CAUSED

WILL REOPEN IN A FORTNIGHT


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Question 4Study the sign below and answer the question that follows.

4. The above sign means that the price ofA every item is 40% less.B every item is 40 % more.C selected items is 40% less.D selected items is 40% more.

Questions 5 - 6

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

5. Where do VCD and DVD peddlers carry out their business?A Shopping centersB Coffee shops and eateriesC Coffee shops and cafeteriasD Coffee shops and hawker stalls

6. Why does the Ministry of Trade and Industry warn the owners of foodoutlets

about this activity?A To encourage the sale of VCD and DVD.B To prosecute the VCD and DVD peddlers.C To discourage the sales of VCD and DVD in food outlets.

D To prevent the owners of eateries from selling VCD and DVD.

Questions 7 and 8Study the label below and answer the questions that follow.

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40% DISCOUNTSFor Selected Items

Eateries that allow sale of VCDs can be prosecuted

Kuala Lumpur, Monday The Ministry of Trade and Industry warned

that coffee shops and eateries which allow VCD and DVD peddlers to

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7. This product cannot be consumedA on 30 May 2005.B after 30 May 2008.

C after 30 May 2005.D before 30 May 2008

8. The net weight refers to the weight of theA lychees and the container.B lychees and syrup onlyC lychees only.D syrup only.

Question 9

Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.

9. The phrase on dutymeansA workingB trainingC playingD resting

Question 10Study the label below and answer the following question.

10. The instruction on the label means that this item .A should be used when in painB should be used outside only

C should be applied outdoorsD cannot be consumed at all

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LIFEGUARDS ONDUTY

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SECTION B

Questions 11 - 18Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question,choose the best answer from the options,A, B, CandD to fit the numbered

blank.

Satay is the all-time favourite of Malaysians. Most_______ (11) the popular

eating places have a few sataystalls. Satayis enjoyed as a snack as well as_____

(12) complete meal by both children _____(13) adults.

A good satay is made of ________ (14) cubes of beef which are well-

seasoned, skewered and roasted_________(15) an open charcoal fire. It is served

straight from the fire and _______ (16) hot with peanut sauce.

Most stalls also_____(17) ketupator boiled rice cakes which are cut out into

cubes, sliced cucumbers and raw onions. Satayis ______(18) a national delicacy.

11. A of 15. A underB at B overC in C onD off D in

12. A the 16. A eatB an B ateC is C eatenD a D eating

13. A or 17. A servingB but B servedC and C serves

D with D serve

14. A tough 18. A considerB tender B considersC burnt C consideredD soft D considering

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SECTION CQuestions 19 - 21Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the bestmeaning forthephrases underlined.

Situation A - Amin and Awi are discussing about the English LanguageSocietys

forthcoming annual dinner.

Amin : I think we should have our Annual Dinner at the Green Park

Hotel.

Awi : I heard that the rate there is reasonable, so we cancut down

(19)

on our expenditure.

Amin : I hope all the members will fall in(20) with this idea.

Awi : Dont worry. Surely everyone will agree to spend less and

save for

rainy days. (21)

19. cut downA reduceB increaseC calculateD remember

20. fall inA agreeB supportC suggestD disagree

21. save for rainy daysA keep money for future useB put aside money to spendC save up the rain water

D keep for rainy season

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Questions 22 - 24Read the conversation in Situation B and choose the bestmeaning forthephrases underlined.

Situation B -Mawi hears some surprising news about Sonny

Mawi : Is it true youre going to leave school?

Sonny : Yes, but not now. Ill be here until the end of the

term.

Mawi : So its confirmed; you are leaving us. Tell us, Sonny.

Whats the

problem? Why are you leaving school? Is your family in

financial

difficulty?

Sonny : Whoa! Hold your horses (22). I think you have

misunderstood

the whole thing. Let me clear this up (23). Im not going

to stop

schooling. Its just that Im leaving this school for another

one.

Mawi : Is that so? Where are you going?

Sonny : Kuantan. My eldest sister is there. She has asked me to

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her. Shes a teacher there and she wants to keep an

eye on (24)

me.

Mawi : Oh, I see. Well miss you.

22. Hold your horsesA Stop listening.B Go on talking.C Stop and listen.D Dont run away

23. clear this upA tidy upB explainC describe itD think about it

24. keep an eye onA ignoreB help outC look afterD keep eyeing

SECTION D

Questions 25 28Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

******************************HOUSE FORRENT***********************************

Four-bedroom house for rent in Kuantan

Fully furnishedAvailable for immediate occupancy

Close to shops, schools, public transport and the park

Quiet neighbourhood

Rent : RM1 800 per month

NON-SMOKERS AND NO PETS PLEASE

Viewing by appointment onlyCall 016-9528888

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25. The owner of the house will only rent the house out to people who donot

A drink.B smoke.C like noise.D like public transport.

26. Immediate occupancymeans that people canA move in at once.B wait for a month to move in.C settle the rental immediatelyD inspect the house at any time.

27. The house is described as beingA quietly cosy.B affordably priced.C conveniently located.D attractively furnished.

28. Viewing by appointment onlymeans that you can view the houseA before you make an appointment.B without making an appointment.C after seeing the advertisement.

D if you make an appointment.

Questions 29 34Study the text below and choose the bestanswer for the questions thatfollow.

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. Worst of all, some teachers label the studentsas stupid.

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 in counting, recognizing arithmetic symbols,aligning numbers during addition, multiplication and competency in

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addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. These children normally

have slow mental processing

speed.

Parents must be aware that the environment plays an important partin 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.

29. A child suffering from dyslexia hasA mental problemsB speech problemsC reading problems

D hearing problems

30. A child having difficulties with mathematics could be suffering fromA dyslexiaB dysphoriaC dysgraphiaD dyscalculia

31. Children with slow mental processing speedA cannot talk properlyB have problem with writing

C is unable to recognize lettersD have problems with multiplication

32. The following aspects can cause a child to face difficulties in learningexcept

A poor teaching methodsB lack of encouragementC conducive home environmentD high expectations from parents

33. Some children are branded as stupid by their teachers becauseA they are born abnormalB they are slow in their workC they have difficulty readingD they are mentally handicapped

34 The word harsh meansA happyB severeC solemnD dignified

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SECTION EQuestions 35 37Read the poem below carefully. Then, choose the bestanswer for thequestions

that follow.

The Dead CrowBy A. Samad Said

He saw a dead crowin a drainnear the post officeHe saw an old mangasping for airand a baby barely able to breathein a crowded morning clinic.This land is so rich.Why should we suffer like this?

I want clean airfor my grandchildren.I want the damned foolsto leave the forest alone.I want the trees to grow,the rivers run free,

and the earth covered with grass.Let the politicians plan how we may live with dignity,now and always.

35. The persona saw a dead crow in aA drainB clinicC forestD post office

36. The following are the physical setting found in the poem exceptA forestB riversC drainD market

37. What has most probably happened to the rivers in the forest?A The fish in the rivers have died.B Contaminated and polluted.C Flooded during monsoons.

D Free from pollution.

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Questions 38 40Read the extract below carefully and choose the best answer for thequestionsthat follow.

38. Zahids family isA richB poorC wealthyD well-to-do

39. How much more money does Zahid need to have before he can buythe

pencil?.A forty-five cents

B forty centsC fifty centsD five cents

40. Zahids teacher compares his pencil to hisA hairB fingerC eyelashD nostril hair

- KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT -

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Sir, how much is that pencil?

Its not expensive, only fifty cents.

Zahid shrugged his shoulders. He had only five cents. Still there

was hope. Perhaps his grandmother would have enough money.

He ran home and told her how much he wanted that pencil.

Zahid, you already have a pencil.

But, grandmother, its so short.

Whats wrong with a short pencil? Were not rich.

My teacher always grumbles and says that my pencil is as

short as

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