ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNIT

GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

JUNE 2018
Code & DUE 1012 COMMUNICATIVE
Assessment TEST 2 – READING Time 60 minutes
Course ENGLISH 1
Name
TOTAL MARKS
Matrix No. Class
(Lecturer’s Use)
/20
This paper consists of 6 printed pages
SECTION A (4 MARKS)
QUESTION 1- 4

INSTRUCTION: Read the notice below and answer questions 1-4.

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1. First come, first served means priority will be given to those who _______________ first.

A. pay
B. visit
C. book
D. e-mail

2. Which of the following statements is true about the Wawasan Sports Centre?

A. Membership is free for school children.

B. Discount is given to those who call first.
C. The Wawasan Sports Centre is open daily.
D. The operating hours are longer during weekend.

3. To avoid disappointment in using the facilities, one should

A. make a reservation in advance.

B. arrive early at the centre.
C. be a permanent member.
D. visit the website.

4. From the poster, the one stop indoor fitness centre refers to

A. the sports centre opening daily.

B. the membership charged only once.
C. Wawasan Sports Centre being the only centre in the area.
D. all the facilities available under one roof.

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SECTION B (8 MARKS)

QUESTION 5 – 9

INSTRUCTION:
Read the following article and answer the questions 5-9

Children of the past spent their time playing outdoor games or staying indoors,
pursuing a hobby or participating in activities such as Carrom and Monopoly. However, the
introduction of technology and computers has completely transformed the lives of children
today.

Many children are addicted to playing computer games instead of taking part in
physical activities that are beneficial and healthy. Sitting down for long hours in front of the
computer and snacking on junk food might lead to many disadvantages which include health
complications. Among these complications are obesity, sleep problems and chronic diseases.

It is time to do something to prevent this situation from getting out of hand. Children
should be protected from becoming victims of a situation that may be beyond their control.
Parents and guardians must take the necessary steps to ensure that their children grow up in
a safe and healthy environment. One of the best ways is to encourage our children to
participate in outdoor activities. This could be swimming, playing tennis, squash or even a team
event like football, hockey or cricket.

There are many reasons why we should encourage children to be actively involved in
outdoor activities. Besides making them healthy and preventing chronic diseases, children will
have an excellent opportunity to make new friends. This will help children develop social skills
and racial tolerance. When participating in outdoor activities, children get the opportunity to
mix with other children who may not come from similar ethnic backgrounds.

As outdoor activities are less structured, children are also able to let their hair down.
Moreover, taking part in outdoor activities is an effective way for them to keep fit. Last but not
least, children will develop self-esteem and a sense of confidence which will help them survive
in the real world.

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5. What has caused the change in the lives of children today? (CLO3, C2)

______________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

6. State a factor that contributes to health complications. (CLO3, C2)

______________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

7. How would outdoor activities help children to survive in real life? (CLO3, C2)

______________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

8. Provide a reason why children should participate in outdoor activities? (CLO3, C2)

______________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

9. Fill in the table with an appropriate word/ phrase from the article (CLO3, C2)

Meaning Word/Phrase

(i) an activity done for relaxation

(ii) changed

(iii) take part

(iv) chance

(4 marks)

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SECTION C (8 MARKS)
QUESTION 10 - 15
INSTRUCTION: Read the article below and answer questions 10 - 15
Jasmin goes to her grandmother’s house in the kampung.

Jasmin awoke to the twittering and chattering of birds outside. Looking around, she realized where
she was and an overwhelming sadness engulfed her. This was a room in her grandmother’s house in
the kampung, the house in which she had grown up. Her grandmother had looked after her from the
time she was a baby. When she was three months old her mother left her with her grandmother and
went to join her father who was studying overseas. Jasmin’s parents wanted her to come and live with
them but she was not keen to do so as she was still very much attached to her grandmother. Her parents
allowed her to stay on in the kampung. They did not want to upset her as she was happy in the kampung
school and she was doing well there.

When Jasmin was in year six of primary school, her younger sister was born. Her parents thought
that it was important for the two sisters to be together and so Jasmin went to live with them after she
completed her primary school. She adjusted easily to her new secondary school and she was pleased
to have a baby sister to look after and play with.

Jasmin sat up slowly and glanced at a cardboard box in one corner. There was something in that
box that once belonged to her grandmother and which was now hers. It was a tepak sireh. Jasmin’s
parents had asked her to choose something from the house as a memento. Jasmin’s eyes blurred with
tears. Her grandmother had passed away of a heart attack four months ago.

Jasmin opened the kitchen door that led into the compound. She was going to the bathroom. There
was a well in the bathroom. Before the availability of piped water, the well served all their domestic
purposes. Wanting to feel the cool well water on her face again, she lowered the pail into the well and
expertly pulled up the attached rope. There it was – a pail full of refreshing ground water for her.

Emerging from the bathroom, Jasmin strolled around the old house – for the last time, and with a
heavy heart. It was a traditional Malay house, built on posts above the ground. The raised floor kept
dampness away and the spaces between the floor planks provided good ventilation. Jasmin used to
play with her childhood friends in the space beneath the house. At that time, they were small enough to
stand beneath the house without having to stoop. They whiled away the hours playing congkak or batu
limbang.

After breakfast, Jasmin’s family loaded some things into the car and waited for Encik Adam, the
new owner, to arrive. Jasmin’s father who inherited the house decided to sell it. Encik Adam arrived
punctually at the appointed time. Jasmin’s father gave him the house key. They chatted for a while and
then Jasmin and her family got into the car for the journey back to home. As they drove away, Jasmin
looked back at the old house and bade a silent farewell to her childhood.

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10. Which word in paragraph 1 means “to be plunged into something”? (CLO3, C2)

_______________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

11. Why was Jasmin left in the care of her grandmother? (CLO3, C2)
_______________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

12. Jasmin’s parents decided to allow her to stay on with her grandmother. Give two reasons for their

decision. (CLO3, C2)

a) ____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

b) ____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

13. What event encouraged Jasmin’s return to her parents? (CLO3, C2)

_______________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

14. What purpose did the well in the bathroom serve after the installation of piped water? (CLO3, C2)

_______________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

15. State 2 advantages of building a house on posts? (CLO3, C3)

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(2 marks)

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