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PEPERIKSAAN AKHIR TAHUN SEKOLAH SEKOLAH MENENGAH NEGERI PAHANG 2009 TINGKATAN SATU BAHASA INGGERIS 12/1 Kertas 1 Nov 1 jam Satu jam JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU Maklumat untuk calon 1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 40 soalan. 2. Jawab semua soalan. 3. Tiap-tiap soalan diikuti oleh empat jawapan, iaitu A, B, C dan D. Bagi setiap soalan, pilih satu jawapan sahaja. Hitamkan semua jawapan anda pada kertas jawapan objektif yang disediakan.

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 15 halaman bercetak

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SECTION A Question 1 - 10 Read the conversation below and answer the question that follows.

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By saying drop by, the lady is A B C D saying that she is busy asking the man to visit her going to fetch the man dropping her bags there

Read the horoscope below and answer the question that follows.

2.

The phrase red-letter day means A B C D day you will remember a difficult day a quiet day a busy day

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Read the newspaper headline below and answer the question that follows.

Family of Five Trapped in Burning Building

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The news report following the above headline will be about a A B C D flood fire building row of houses

Read the movie review below and answer the question that follows. THE MIX UP Jane Leed and Keeny Roberts star in this hilarious movie as the pair. Audience laughed through out the movie as they try to sort out the problem

4.

The word hilarious means A B C D boring funny strange tragic

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SULIT Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.
MIND YOUR HEAD Low Ceiling

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The message of this sign is to warn people to A B C cover their heads use another entrance watch out for the ceiling

Analyse the graph below and answer the question that follows.

Survey on the Use of Electronic Items in Kg Sentosa

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Televisions VCD Players Hi-fis Telephones (10%) Mobile Phones (8%) Video Cassette Recorders (2%) 60%

98% 90%

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The least popular electronic item owned by the Kampung Sentosa residents is the A B C D video cassette recorder hi-fi and mobile phone television telephone

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SULIT Read the table below and answer the question that follows.
Enrolment at KMM College Course Law Graphics and Designing Mass Communication Business Studies
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Males 65% 60% 35% 55%

Females 35% 40% 65% 45%

Which of the following statements is true? A B C D Most male students prefer to study law and graphic design. Female students dislike mass communications. Most female students are keen on business studies. The College has poor enrolment.

Read the message below and answer the question that follows.
Dear Fay, Please feed my puppy tonight. You will find the keys under the floor mat. Mona

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The message is to tell Fay to A B C D eat first go home first lock the door feed the puppy

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SULIT Read the label below and answer the question that follows.

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The label makes it clear that the tin must not be A B C used by children seen by children bought by children

Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows. VACANCIES FOR Construction Engineers - Degree in Engineering - Minimum 2 years of working experience - Able to handle projects Good promotion prospects and fringe benefits. Only short-listed candidates will be called to attend an interview.

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The word short-listed means those who A B C D work hard are interested who are in the list have been chosen

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SULIT 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, C and D to fit the numbered blank. Hi, 11/

Its been a long time since I received your email. Are you busy ________(11) school projects? Know what? The Youth Club in my area _______(12) organizing a trip to the Old Folks Home in Rompin. We are going to ________(13) up the home and also help to plant some flowers in the compound. We will be painting ________(14) house too. We also have to prepare a sketch to entertain the old folks. Would you like to join us for the trip? Do say youll come. It will be more ________(15) having you around. Nini is going too. In fact, _________(16) brother is the one who is organizing the trip. _________(17), we are giving full support to him. We really hope that the trip ________(18) be a successful one. Write me a reply as soon as possible, okay? Shahila 11. A of B on C in D with 12. A is B are C was D were 13. A clean B cleans C cleaned D cleaning 14. A a B an C the D 7 15. A fun B cheerful C amusing D interesting 16. A she B his C her D their 17. A But B So C Also D However 18. A may B will C can D could

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SULIT SECTION C Question 19-21 Read the dialogue below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined

Siti Fatimah Siti Fatimah Siti Fatimah Siti Fatimah

: Hello, Fatimah. I need a favour from you. : Yes, Siti. How may I help you? : Could we drop in Grace Boutique this afternoon? (19) : Of course. But you havent told me how I may be of help to you. : I need you to help me pick out a dress for my engagement party next week. (20) : Id love to do that. : Thanks, Fatimah. Im glad you didnt turn down my request. (21) : Youre welcome

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drop in A B C D visit fall enter require

21.

turn down A B C D prove refuse disagree discuss

20.

pick out A B C D sew buy choose borrow

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SULIT Question 22-24 Read the text below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

Lily was excited that her friend, Linda invited her for movie at Cineleisure. Hopefully, she asked her mother for permission but her mother wanted to know who would keep an eye on (22) her. When told that Lindas mother would be going along, she was still hesitant about it. She would have a word (23) with her father first. Lily tried to persuade her mother to give permission saying only she went out once in a blue moon (24). Subsequently, she had to contend with waiting for her fathers say.

22.

keep an eye on A B C D play with look after dine together walk along

23.

have a word A B C D talk argue whisper quarrel

24.

once in a blue moon A B C D rarely often always occasionally

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SULIT SECTION D Questions 25-28 are based on the following pamphlet.

Road accidents are on the rise. Often, road accidents are the result of carelessness.

Follow Road Safety Rules Wear seatbelts while in moving car, especially when the vehicle is moving fast. In case the car stops suddenly, you will not be thrown forward. Check both sides of the road carefully before crossing. The simple traffic rule of looking left, right and left again before crossing can save your life. Do not cross behind a stationary bus, lorry or van. When you are behind these big vehicles, you cant see incoming vehicles. Neither will the driver of the moving vehicle see you in time. When riding bicycles, do so in single file at the side of the road. Do not cycle side by side. Keep to the side of the road at all times, especially when there is heavy traffic. It is better to be safe than sorry sorry.

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According to the pamphlet, most accidents are caused by A vehicles B carelessness C heavy traffic D fast-moving cars

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The sentence It is better to be safe than sorry means A B C it is better to follow safety rules instead of regretting it later it is better to remain safe instead of having to apologise later it is better to wear seat belts all the time instead of saying sorry 10 SULIT

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Which of the following statements is true? A B C D wear seatbelts so that you can be safe when the vehicle is not moving wear seatbelts so that you can save your life if you have to cross a busy road wear seatbelts so that the drivers in other vehicles will be able to see you clearly wear seatbelts so that you will not be thrown forward when the car stops suddenly

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The word carelessness in the pamphlet can be replaced with A B C D tiredness exactness recklessness meaningless

Questions 29-34 are based on the following article. Cats are interesting and adorable creatures. At times, they may seem distant and even unfriendly. Unlike dogs, which are often quite affectionate and expressive, cats seem to keep to themselves a lot. They are normally demonstrative. Yet, there are many cat lovers who find them lovable and cuddly. At times, cats can be warm and friendly. This can be seen when they curl up on their owners laps and nuzzle up to them. Cats are remarkable animals. Here are some fascinating facts about them. Cats are said to be intuitive. They can predict volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and electrical storms. Hours before an earthquake occurs, cats become very restless. They pick up their kittens in their mouths and flee in panic from the house. It is as though they know that something terrible is about to happen. Cat owners are said to be healthier than people without pets. Stroking and playing with cats can reduce stress. It makes the person calmer. Some doctors recommend it as therapy and it has been known to work well even in cases of mental illness and heart problems. Everyone knows that cats get rids of rats. In the middle ages, the Romans brought cats to get rid 11 SULIT

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According to the first paragraphs, cats A B C D like to be on their own are friendlier than dogs can be fairly demonstrative do not show much emotion

30

The word They in the passage refers to the A B C D cats doctors kittens cat owners

31

What do cats do just before an earthquake? A B C D They become calm and patient. They attack their owners in panic. They chase kittens out of their homes. They become restless and flee their homes.

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The passage is mainly about A B C facts on cats what cats can do why people keep cats 12 SULIT

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how to take care of cats

Why did the Romans bring cats to Britain? A To keep as pets B C D To cure illnesses To get rid of rats To punish the British

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The word warm in the passage can be replaced with A B C D gentle caring cheerful affectionate

SECTION E Questions 35-37 are based on the following poem. .

I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree

And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made. Nine bean rows will I have there, a hive for the honey bee And live alone in a bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnights all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow

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I will arise and go now, for always night and day

I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep hearts core.

William Butler Yeats

35.

The persona will do the following in Innisfree except A B C D keep bees live alone work in an office plant beans

36. A B C D 37.

Which of the following words best describes the mood of the poet? Yearning Tired Joyful Sad

The repetition I will arise and go now shows A B C D that the poet likes to travel that the poet has no friends the journey he is already taking the strong attraction of Innisfree

Question 38-40 are based on the extract from the story, Of Bunga Telur and Bally Shoes.

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SULIT Jamal met a friend who suggested obtaining a personal loan. Again Jamal saw fresh hope. Jamal went to the bank. The loan officer was most helpful and he said Jamal could borrow RM 5000. Five thousand ringgit! Jamals heart leapt skyhigh. Thats it! All his problems are solved. But, wait Jamal! Theres a catch. Look at the loan repayment scheme, its RM 500 for the first month and RM 400 every month henceforth. Jamals heart sank. With his miniscule salary he couldnt even buy cucumbers with the money left over after the repayments. He cannot imagine his beautiful wife eating cucumbers every day.

38.

How much money was Jamal eligible to borrow? A B C D RM 400 RM 5000 RM 500 RM 55000

39.

Why did Jamal want a personal loan? A B C D He wanted to buy a house He wanted to go for a holiday He wanted to finance his wedding He wanted to buy a new television set

40.

We can conclude that Jamal finally A B C D obtained the loan postponed his wedding cancelled his plan to obtain a loan had to ask his sister to finance his wedding

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END OF QUESTION PAPER GOOD LUCK!!

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