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Each question in this paper is followed by three or four possible answers. Choose the
best answer from the answers marked A, B and C or A, B, C and D. Then on your
answer sheet blacken the answer that you have chosen.
SECTION A
(10 Questions)
Question 1
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) has anti-microbial properties. Its high lauric
acid content makes it a natural antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal
substance. It is also found to be very stable so it does not oxidize
easily. As a result, Vitamins A, C and E, which strengthen the bodys
immune system are not depleted. Vitamin E in the oil also helps to
smoothen the hair and skin.

1 Which of the following vitamins found in VCO is good for the skin?
A
B
C
D

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Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

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Question 2
Read the advertisement below and answer the questions below.
Nature Tours
Rafflesia Information Centre
(TARIE 3 Full Day Dep: 0900)
Meet your guide at your Hotel Lobby and road transfer to Tambunan.
Enjoy the superb view along the way as you drive through the
Crocker Range. Upon arrival, visit the Exhibition and Information
Centre, followed by a jungle walk in search for the largest flower in the
world. Packed lunch. Visit of Tambunan Village with its surrounding
bamboo and padi fields, return to Kota Kinabalu and transfer back to
your hotel .
2 From the text above, the phrase superb view means
A ordinary sight
B nice to look at
C magnificent scenery
D wonderful environment
Question 3
Read the article below and answer the question that follows.

Hunger Facts
About 1.1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water
55% of the 12 million children deaths annually are malnutritionrelated
20% of people in the developing world are chronically under-nourished
815 million people suffer hunger and malnourishment
Source: FAO

3 According to the text above, how many percent of the people in the developing world
are under-nourished?
A 12%
B 20%
C 35%
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D 55%
Question 4
Read the information below and answer the question that follows.

SCORE A PROGRAMME
(e-Learning Portal)

a learning method through internet

an interactive and exam oriented programme
provided with auto assessment & e-report card
in line with the syllabus of the Ministry Of Education (MOE)
available for form 1 to form 3
recognized by MOE and supported by National Parents &
Teachers Association (PIBGN)

4 From the above information, the Score A Programme is suitable for

A
B
C
D

College students
Form six students
Form Five Students
Form Three students

Question 5
Study the poster below and answer the question that follows.
Save Our Wildlife
For the Future Generation
Animals have the right to live in this planet.
Show your appreciation to life.
5 What should we do to save the wildlife?
A
B
C
D
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Send the animals to live in other planets.
We should be conscious with the environment.
Let the animals live wild among us in this planet.
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Question 6
Read the information below and answer the question that follows.
Get Smart the Smart Way
Getting smart doesnt necessarily involve drugs or a trip to the mind spa. Studies show
that you perform your best when you are well rested, well fed and relaxed. If you exercise
your intelligence you will increase it. So, the best single thing you can do is to read
challenging materials, write, solve puzzles and play chess.

6 From the above information, you can exercise your intelligence by

A
B
C
D

getting involve with drugs

taking a trip to mind spa
eating well, resting well and relaxing
reading challenging materials and solving puzzles

Question 7
Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.
SABAH INSTITUTE OF DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT
Certificate in Conversational English
WANT TO SPEAK ENGLISH BETTER?
COME AND JOIN OUR
8 WEEK - CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH COURSE
Wed: 7-9 pm, Sat: 9-11 am
YOU WILL GET:

Learning experience with native speaker

Ample speaking and listening practices on various topic
A certificate of achievement upon completion of course

7 From the above advertisement, we know that the course is conducted for.hours
a week.
A
B
C
D
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one
two
three
four
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Question 8
Read the article below and answer the question that follows.
How do you revise?
This is a special skill which involves picking out the key words in your lesson or
notes. Underline or circle these words. Use arrows to link up these words. These key
words are related to the topic you are learning. Make short notes as you study. The
new notes will appear as a kind of map in your brain. They will help you to improve
your mental performances as you revise at regular intervals.
Source: Quest
8 The following are the correct ways to revise according to the text EXCEPT
A
B
C
D

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underline the key words

draw a map on the notes
make short notes as you study
draw arrows to link up the key words

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Question 9
Study the bar graph below and answer the question that follows.

9 Which of the
following
statements is
true?
A Student
passes rate was
lowest in 2002
B Student
passes rate was
the highest in
2005
C Student passes rate in 2002 was higher than 2004
D Student passed rate was moderate in 2001 and 2003

Question 10
Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.
Day 2 Shanghai ~ Hangzhou (B/L/D).
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Today we will visit the Cheng Huang Miao Market, a busy market today,
Specializing in traditional arts and crafts. However, it still looks like a temple
Outside. Yuyuan Garden, a traditional Chinese park complete with beautiful
Pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rock formations. Then, we will visit the
famous Nanjing Shopping Road, Shanghais main shopping street, which is
considered to be the No.1 commercial street in China. After lunch, pray at the
most famous mosque in Shanghai the Xiaotaoyuan Mosque, which means
little peach garden mosque. Drive to Hangzhou in the afternoon.
10 Which of the following is the place to visit if you are looking for traditional arts and
crafts?
A Yuyuan Garden
B Xiaotaoyuan mosque
C Nanjing Shopping Road
D Cheng Huang Miao market

SECTION B
Questions 11 18

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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.
Taiping, Sat. Kpl Maslinda Mohd Noor is the first woman commando in the Royal
Malaysian Polices Elite Special Action Force. The Elite force _____ (11) in 1975.
Finally it has its first lady commando after 29 years of operations.
Kpl Mazlinda, 25, _____ (12) in the endurance tests which she had to undergo
____ (13) the three months of training. She passed the mandatory static parachute
jump____ (14) the Taiping airstrip. Other strenuous activities ____ (15) during the
course were the 16-km run under five hours and _____ (16) with both hands tied.
According to Kpl Mazlinda, it was her elder brother, a policeman, _____ (17) had
encouraged her to join the force. She did him proud _____ (18) she received an award
for endurance at a ceremony where successful trainees received their paratrooper wings.

11 A form

12 A persevere

13

A in

14 A at

B forms

persevered

at

B over

C is formed

C is persevering

after

C into

D was formed

D was persevering

during

D under

15 A carried on

16 A swim

17 A who

B carried out

B swimming

B whom

C carried away

C was swimming

C which
D whose

18 A when
B after
C before
D as soon as

SECTION C
Questions 19 21
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Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are
underlined.
Situation A - Two students are talking about The Nilam Programme.
Neil

Have you handed in your Nilam Record book?

Mat

Yes, I gave mine to Miss Gan this morning.

Neil

I left mine in my mothers car.

Mat

You are making up (19) stories again.

Neil

I am not! I read two books this month. I even looked up (20)

some words in the dictionary.

Mat

Really.

Neil

Of course. You can call her up (21) to find out.

19 making up
A telling
B

reciting

recording

inventing

20 looked up
A saw
B read
C found
D checked
21 call up
A meet
B visit
C phone
D looked for her

Questions 22 - 24
Read the conversation in Situation B and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are
underlined.
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Situation B - Mrs. Wong sees her son, Danny, in the study room at 4.30 am
Mrs. Wong

Good morning, son. What are you doing in these wee hours (22)

Danny

Good morning, mum Im working on my English project.

I regret telling my teacher that I can do it alone. I think I have bitten
off more than I can chew (23).

Mrs. Wong

22. in these wee hours

Son, Im sure your teacher can count on (24) you.

23. bitten off more than I can chew

A late at night

A wanted to do everything

B early morning

B tried to do more than I can

C before the sun sets

C tried to do better than others.

D willing to do more than others.

24.

can count on
A rely on
B recognize
C remember
D early morning

SECTION D

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Questions 25 28
Study the pie chart below and read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions that
follow.

Ambitions of students in Form 3 A in SMK Sri Jaya.

Majority wants to be professionals because of
a) Remuneration
b) Career Advancement
c) Future Prospects

To achieve ambitions, students need to:

a) be diligent
b) build character

25

Which of the following is considered a dangerous job?

A Doctor
B Lawyer
C Firemen
D Engineer

26

Which is not a criterion for choosing a career?

A The pay
B Lifestyle
C Promotion
D Love for the job

27

The least favoured career is

A doctors
B firemen

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C engineers
D policemen
28

The word diligent means

A steady
B creative
C disciplined
D hardworking

Questions 29 34
Read the extract from a newspaper then answer the questions that follow.

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So gloriously Siti

By Hafidah Samat
and Shannon Teoh
TRANKSRIPSI
SITI NORHALIZA
SITI NORHALIZA PRODUCTIONS (M)
Sdn Bhd.

Siti never fails to impress with her amazing voice. When you
talk about class, the Kuala Lipis- born comes to mind. She
makes simple tracks sound effortlessly good.
This album, her 11th effort so far, is more personal than its
predecessors. In recent months, Siti has been romantically
linked to a certain Datuk for the past month and Transkripsi
is an expression of her vulnerability and feeling during this
time.
The opener is a treat as Siti surprises in the funky Siti
Sana Sini.
She poses the topic of falling in love.
A gorgeously,
wonderfully penned tune with a hefty dose of soul.
Biarlah Rahsia is a melancholic and hauntingly soulful
tune. Her vibrating soulful voice captures the essence of the
song even as she croons about loneliness.
The songstress also delights with the Middle Easterninfluenced Hidup Penuh Bicara.
Her forte though, is still songs matter of heart. You have
to listen to Bila Harus Memilih. The arrangement is simple but
her delivery is so powerful that you cannot help but to feel the
emotions.
Pastikan is a gem, as is Tanpa Dendam di hati with its self
assuring tone.
The album ends on a sad note with self consoling
Impiankan Nyata.
Transkripsi deserves the highest acclaim. Hopefully, it
will get the attention it deserves. One of the best local albums
Ive heard in ages. - HS

29. The word amazing means

A miracle
B surprised
C shocking
D astonishing

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30. This passage might refer to

A the song lyrics
B the song album
C the singer friend
D the singer bio-data
31. How does she deliver her songs?
A sweet and gentle
B rough and strong
C softly and graceful
D emotionally powerful
32. The song Biarlah Rahsia capture
A sad feelings
B angry feeling
C happy feelings
D lonely feelings
33. The phrase song matters of the heart would likely mean
A rock song
B love song
C children song
34. People love Siti Norhaliza because
A she is beautiful.
B she has a soft voice
C she is from Kuala Lipis
D she has a powerful voice

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SECTION E
Question 35-37
Lifes Brief Candle
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day
To the last syllable of recorded time
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out,out brief candle!
Lifes but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
William Shakespeare

35. What does the persona means by the phrase Signifying nothing
A. Life is glorious
B. Life is satisfying
C. Life is meaningful
D. Life is meaningless
36. Which word or phrase describes the past?
A day to day
B to-morrow
C yesterdays
D brief candle
37. Which phrase tells us that the time passes very slowly?
A brief candle
B creeps in this petty pace
C that struts and frets his way
D last syllable of recorded time

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Question 38 40
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
Mr Berahim picked up two pencils just like the one that had been stolen. Both of
them were red.
As Zahid accepted the present, tears rolled down his cheeks. He couldnt say for
sure how he felt, sad or happy, but one thing was sure it struck deep down in his heart.
Then he smiled.
After recess, Mr.Jamal entered his classroom. He no longer had the habit of
standing outside the door and looking in before entering. He would always go straight in.
When it was time for the children to do their written assignments, he couldnt stop
smiling as he noticed Zahid and Dolah using pencils just alike. Children are really good
at heart, if they are only given a chance, he thought, his eyes moist with tears.
The Pencil by Ali Majod
38. The phrase the one that had been stolen refers to
A Zahids pencil
B Dolahs pencil
C Mr Jamals pencil
D Mr. Berahims pencil
39. Why did Mr.Berahim give Zahid the pencil?
A Zahid needed a pencil
B To make Zahid happy
C Mr. Berahim is a generous principal
D To replace the pencil that had been stolen
40. What made Mr.Jamals eyes moist with tears?
A He knew Zahid was poor
B He knew Dolah did not have a pencil.
C He noticed Zahid and Dolah sharing one pencil.
D He saw Zahid and Dolah doing their written assignment using the same pencil.

KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

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SET 5
Section A
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. D
6. D
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. D
Section B
11. D
12. B
13. D
14. B
15. B
16. B
17. A
18. A

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Marking Scheme
Section D
25. C
26. A
27. D
28. A
29. D
30. B
31. D
32. D
33. B
34. D
Section E
35. D
36. C
37. D
38. A
39. C
40. D

Section C
19. D
20. D
21. C
22. B
23. B
24. A

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