50 Minutes BAHASA INGGERIS (PAPER 1)

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. Results Score: % (/ 40) Objective Questions Results Score: / 40.00 Section A Question 1 4 Choose the best word to fill in the blank. Question 1 The young of a whale is called a __________ A. kid B. cub C. calf Reason: The young of a whale is called a calf. Bear / she-bear ---> cub Goat (Billy goat / nanny goat) ---> kid Whale (bull / cow) ---> calf

Question 2 A __________ can carry only one passenger at one time. A. car B. trishaw C. motorcycle D. motorboat Reason: Motorcycle can carry only one passenger at one time. Motorboat, car and trishaw can carry more than passenger at one time.

Question 3 An aubergine is a __________. A fruit B vegetable C flower Reason: An aubergine also known as a brinjal. There are vegetable groups.

Question 4 Please pass me the __________. This drink is not sweet enough. A. flour B. salt C. pepper D. sugar Reason: Sugar is added to food or drinks to make them sweet.

Question 5 - 7 Study the pictures carefully and choose the best phrase to complete the paragraph.

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The pupils of SK Kenanga are having a drink fair. Aidil and his classmates are _____ (5) _____. They are selling many types of drinks, but the famous one is ___ (6) ___. Their teacher is very _____ (7) _____

Question 5 ...his classmates are _____ (5) _____. A. looking for a drink stall B. looking after a drink stall C. looking alike a drink stall Reason: In the picture, we can see two pupils that are at the drink stall. In the picture, we also see a notice announcement Lemonade to 2.

Question 6 the famous one is ___ (6) ___ A. ice creams. B. pan cakes C. hot tea Reason: In the picture, we can see a cup of hot tea. From the statement before, we are knows that The pupils of SK Kenanga are having a drink fair.

Question 7 ...is very _____ (7) _____. A. surprised of them B. angry with them C. proud of them Reason: In the picture, we can see a teacher is giving praise to Aidil as a leader. A teacher is so proud of them because they are successful in their business.

Question 8 10 Study the picture carefully. Then, choose the best answer.

Question 8 A. There is no one at the bust stop B. The people are rushing up the bus at the bus station. C. The passengers are getting of the bus at the bus stop. D. The bus arriving at the school Reason: In the picture we see the people are rushing up the bus at the bus station.

Question 9 A. Mrs. Jessica is holding her daughter hand B. The cars are honking loudly C. The woman and her child are crossing the road at the zebra line D. They are crossing at the traffic lights Reason: In the picture we see woman and her child are crossing the road at the zebra line in the rain.

Question 10 A. A boy is calling for help B. Josiah is diving into the river C. A boy is standing on the river bank D. There are four boys in the river Reason: In the picture we see a boy diving into the river.

Section B Question 11 15 Look at the pictures below carefully. Choose the best sentence to fill the situation shown in the picture.

Question 11 A. Yes. Let's do that B. You're made me very happy C. I like to see a show D. How wonderful! Reason: This is an agreement. The picture shows a friend giving his friends suggestion to go to cinema.

Question 12 A. Do you like it? B. It smells nice. C. This is a Jasmine. D. Yes. Its lovely. Reason: This is giving and receiving compliment. The picture shows a man that giving compliment about the bouquet flower.

Question 13 A. How thoughtful you! B. Thanks for this dress, Uncle Thomas C. Are these really for me? D. There are lovely Reason: This is an appreciation. The picture shows a girl appreciates for the dress that she gets.

Question 14 A. This is too much B. I beg your pardon C. Thats all right D. I am fine Reason: This is an apologizing. The picture shows a woman that apologizing because she cannot go out.

Question 15 A. I need some milk, David B. I am making a drink C. Please help me, David D. Please pass me the milk, David Reason: Alice was seeking assistance from David to get the can of milk.

Section C Question 16 - 20 Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.

Question 16 She has watered __________ plants. A. a B. an C. the Reason: The in the sentences is a plural nouns. We use the to refer to a particular thing (plants)

Question 17 The bird __________ through the open window yesterday A. fly B. flies C. flying D. flews Reason: This is a past continuous tense. The sentence shows an action that took place at a given time in the past (yesterday).

Question 18 The leaves of the lotus plants float __________ the water A. below B. on C. over D. under Reason: This is a preposition of lotus plants. This shows the relationship of lotus with water.

Question 19 The fruit will ripen __________ a week A. after B. for C. by D. until Reason: This is a preposition of time. As usual we know the fruit, flowers or vegetable will ripen after a week.

Question 20 I saw the nurse at the hospital __________. A. everyday B. soon C. yesterday D. usually Reason: This is a past continuous tense. The sentence shows an action that took place at a given time in the past (yesterday).

Question 21 Choose the word that is similar in meaning to the word underlined Lemang is a favourite dish among Malaysian during Hari Raya A. tasty B. cheap C. popular D. delicious Reason: The similar or same meaning of favourite is popular.

Question 22 - 23 Based on the picture, choose the answer with the correct spelling.

Question 22 The __________ is a huge animal A. hippopotamus B. hippotamus C. hipopotamus Reason: The correct spelling for the animal in the picture is hippopotamus.

Question 23 The food in the __________ is cold A. refrigerator B. refrigeretor C. refrijeretor Reason: The correct spelling for the object in the home that shows in the picture is refrigerator.

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Questions 24 - 25 Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation Question 24 A. Is this a sharpener? B. is this a sharpener? C. Is this sharpener. Reason: This is a question. It should begin with a capital letter. We also use a question mark at the end of a question.

Question 25 A. my mother's name is maznah B. My mother's name is Maznah. C. My mothers' name is Maznah, D. My mothers name is Maznah Reason: This is a statement. It should begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop. We also use an apostrophe to shows possession and it will put after the name and will add s. Section D Look at the picture and then read the passage carefully. Based on the picture and the passage, choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

Razif classroom have taken part _____ (26) ______ a musical competition. _____ (27) _____ is organized by his school. They have won a _____ (28) _____. They are standing on the _____ (29) _____ in the school hall. The headmaster is giving them trophy. The teacher _____ (30) _____ pupils are clapping. They are proud of themselves.

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Question 26 ...taken part _____ (26) ______ a musical... A. at B. in C. by D. with Reason: The correct answer is in. There are preposition that used to show preposition of position competition.

Question 27 _____ (27) _____ is organized... A. They B. with C. It D. Its Reason: The correct pronoun is they. The sentence before describes Razif and his classmate.

Question 28 ...won a _____ (28) _____. A. trophy B. prize C. price D. gift Reason: The correct object is trophy. The sentence after shows the "The headmaster is giving them a trophy"

Question 29 ...on the _____ (29) _____ in the... A. pavement B. stage C. balcony D. roof Reason: The correct place is stage. This is because as usual the competition always held on the stage.

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Question 30 ..._____ (30) _____ pupils are clapping. A. or B. but C. so D. and Reason: The correct article is and. We use and to joins two person that teacher and pupils.

Section E Question 31 35 Study the advertisement carefully and the answer the questions that follow.

BUKIT BESI FISHING COMPETITION

In conjunction with National Day 2008 Date : 31 August 2008 Time : 8.00 am 1.00 noons Venue : Bukit Besi Lake Free cap for the first 150 to register!

On sale: RM 50 for 1 fishing rod

JUDGING WILL BE BASED ON POINTS COLLECTED FOR EACH SPECIES OF FISH CAUGHT Prizes: 1st : 2nd : 3rd : 4th 10th 11th 20th RM 5,000.00 RM 3,000.00 RM 2,000.00 : RM 500 + hamper : Consolation (hamper)

Registration counter opens from 7. 00 a. m on 31.08.02008 Please come early to avoid congestion Enquiries : 012 2616212 (Simon); 012 -6212616 (Dave) 13

Question 31 The advertisement is mainly about A. National Day 2008 B. a fishing competition C. the rules of fishing competition Reason: The answer is found the first sentence of the first paragraph "Bukit Besi Fishing Competition".

Question 32 The event mentioned will take place A. on a public holiday B. at the end of the year C. by a lake D. very early in the morning Reason: The answer is found in the last line of the first paragraph. "Venue: Bukit Besi Lake"

Question 33 Mr. Johari registers his name at 8.00 a.m but he did not get a free cap because A. he did not call Simon or Dave B. the registration counter was not open C. a hundred and fifty people had registered before him D. he did not buy a fishing rod Reason: Mr. Johari registers his name at 8.00 a.m but he did not get a free cap because he registers after hundred and fifty people. It already notice on the advertisement

Question 34 What kind of prizes given out? A. Cash B. Hampers C. Cash and hampers D. Cash and fishing rods Reason: The answer is found in the third paragraph. It shows all the kind of prizes given out at the competition.

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Question 35 The person who won the first prize probably A. caught all the fish B. caught the most types of fish C. caught the most number of fish D. caught the heaviest fish Reason: The answer is found in the second paragraph. "JUDGING WILL BE BASED ON POINTS...

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Question 36 40 Read the notice below carefully and answer

Your school is organizing an education trip to Cameron Highlands for Year Five pupils. It will be held from 29th to 31st August 2008. Those who are interested please read the detail below. Fees: Covers transport by bus, accommodation, meals and insurance RM 200.00 Itinerary: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

Journey to Cameron Highlands Visit to a tea plantation Jungle trekking Visit the nursery Strawberry picking Visit to the farmers market Journey back

Please get the necessary forms from your class teachers. Please be reminded that pupils who are interested in joining the trip should get their parents or guardians permission first. Place are limited, so do not delay. The forms are available from Monday 14th July 2008. The closing date is 21st July 2008

Teacher in charge, Mrs. Zaiton Bin Samion 1st July 2008

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Question 36 How long is the field trip to Cameron Highlands? A. Three days two nights B. Two days one night C. Two days two nights D. Two days three nights Reason: The answer is found in the second line of the first paragraph. "It will be held from 29th to 31st August

Question 37 To go on the trips, pupils have to A. be in Year Five of the school B. pay for their own meals C. gets their parents to go along Reason: The answer is found in the second line of the first paragraph. "for Year Five pupils"

Question 38 Why is there only one activity on the second day? A. There is nothing else to do there B. The activity will take the whole day C. The pupils may get lost in the jungle Reason: This is an opinion question. Activity such as jungle tracking normally will take a longer time to complete and it is very tiring for other activities.

Question 39 What would the pupils most probably see on the third day? A. Flower, fruits and vegetables B. Tea plants C. Threes and plants in the jungle D. Their parents and guardians Reason: This is an opinion question. These are the common items seen in a nursery.

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Question 40 How long are the pupils given to hand in their forms? A. One month B. Two weeks C. One week D. Two months Reason: The answer is found in the six and seven line of the forth paragraph. "for Year Five pupils" Monday 14th July 2008" and "The closing date is 21st July 2008".

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