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SULIT
12/1
Bahasa
Inggeris
Kertas 1
2006
1 jam

LEARNING TO SCORE PMR 2006

JABATAN PELAJARAN NEGERI PERAK

BAHASA INGGERIS SET 3

Kertas 1

Satu jam

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Arahan :

1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi lima bahagian dengan 40 soalan .

2. Jawab semua soalan.

3. Anda dinasihati supaya mengambil masa 10 minit untuk menjawab soalan Bahagian A,
10 minit untuk Bahagian B, 10 minit untuk Bahagian C, 10 minit untuk Bahagian D dan
20 minit untuk Bahagian E

Instructions :

1. This question paper consists of five sections with 40 questions.

2. Answer all questions.

3. You are advised to spend about 10 minutes on Section A, 10 minutes on Section B,

10 minutes on Section C, 10 minutes on Section D and 20 minutes on Section E.

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 14 halaman bercetak

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Section A

Questions 1 – 10
Question 1
Study the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

1. The purpose of this advertisement is to inform us that Biolife helps to

A improve our health
B slow down the aging process
C develop strong bones and teeth

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

Special Pizza Hut creations

to celebrate a Holly Jolly Christmas!
(Valid till 31 December 2006 or while stocks last)

2. The stocks refer to

A pizzas
B creations
C Pizza Hut

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Question 3
Study the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

Buy Online Only

www.airoasia.com

3. How can you buy the ticket?

A Go to the given website
B Call to make a reservation
C Purchase the ticket at the counter

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

4. Which statement best explains the picture?

A Children are rushing to board the bus.
B Parents are taking their children home.
C The bus driver is ready to start the journey.
D The children are queuing up to board the bus.

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Question 5
Study the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

5. What is special about Nappikleenz?

A It is new
B It activates 99.9% of bacteria
C It is mild and gentle on stains
D It provides comfort to baby’s skin

Questions 6
Read the pamphlet below and answer the question that follows.

Venue: The Hiding Place

BRING HOME A CHEER 3 Jalan Kayu
CHARITY BAZAAR Date: 13-28 Jan 2006
Time: 10.00am -11.00pm
…in support of The Hiding Place, a
CHINESE NEW YEAR FLOWERS charitable home set up for the
AND GOODIES SALES rehabilitation of drug addicts, alcoholics
and delinquents.

6. The pamphlet above encourages us to help by

A hiding at the charity bazaar
B buying Chinese New Year flowers and goodies
C bringing home drug addicts, alcoholics and delinquents

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Question 7
Study the notice below and answer the question that follows.

7. The notice tells us that

A we will be different when we wear seatbelts
B rear seat belts are made differently for a reason
C rear passengers should also wear seat belts for their safety

Questions 8 - 9
Read the newspaper report and answer the questions that follow.

KUALA LUMPUR: Sincerity. That is a key to being an accomplished

speaker.
“Make sure you sincerely believe in what you say, because this will
come through in your speech,” said trainer Mark Lindsay.
“Clear, direct and simple English makes a great impact, too.”

8. this refers to
A key
B speech
C sincerity

9. According to the report, a good speaker needs to have the following qualities except
A sincerity
B confidence
C language skills

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Question 10
Study the chart below and answer the question that follows.

Subjects Preferred by SMK Tun Saban's Students

History
Mathematics
20% 25%

30% 25%
English Science

10. The two subjects which are equally preferred are

A English and History
B History and Science
C English and Mathematics
D Science and Mathematics

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Section B

Questions 11 – 18
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.

The bus to Kuala Lumpur should have left the Parit Buntar station at 11.30 p.m.
Due to my late _________ (11) at the station, every passenger in the bus was restless,
waiting. I felt sorry for the bus driver _________ (12) had to wait extra 15 minutes before
he could start the journey.
As soon as the journey started, my mind focused on an event that had happened
just two days before the journey. I started thinking of someone who had given me so
much love, care and _________ (13). This man had been brought up in a humble family,
having a working mother, who was a teacher. Two of his brothers worked as government
servants. He was an odd-job man. At the age of thirty he _________ (14) a meagre
salary. It was a struggle for him to have to take care of a big family.
God had given him strength and courage to face his tough life. _________ (15)
the age of forty he started working with a group of people to cater food for weddings,
festivals and small parties. Later on, he formed and led his own catering company.
_________ (16) he succeeded in becoming a ‘food caterer’. He was nicknamed ‘Pak Ali
Tukang Masak’. This man is my father. Now, he is _________ (17).
The bus stopped in Kuala Lumpur at 5.50 p.m. The journey that lasted for
five hours seemed 1000 hours for me. It was _________ (18). I felt sad. May God bless
my father.

11. A arrive 15. A On

B arrival B Of
C arrived C At
D arriving D In

12. A who 16. A Unfortunately

B whom B Eventually
C whose C Moreover

13. A courage 17. A go

B encourage B gone
C encouraged C went
D encouraging D giving

14. A earn 18. A wonderful

B earns B forgettable
C earned C tormenting

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Section C

Questions 19 - 21
Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are
underlined.

Situation A : Two friends are talking about the movie that they have just watched.

Mas : I couldn’t help crying. The story was too heartbreaking.(19)

Ninda : Well, don’t take it too seriously. We’re supposed to have a whale of a
time.(20)

Mas : Yeah, perhaps you’re right… Let’s grab a bite (21) before we go home.

19. heartbreaking
A sad
B scary
C funny

20. a whale of a time.

A a tiring moment
B an enjoyable time
C an interesting time
D a stressful moment

21. grab a bite

A eat something
B grab something
C drink something

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Questions 22 - 23
Read the conversation in Situation B and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are
underlined.

Situation A : At the school’s sport practice.

Teacher : Syawal, why are you half an hour late? All your friends have started
their practice.

Syawal : I’m sorry, teacher. I had a close shave (22) with a mad dog on my way
here.

Teacher : Come on, Syawal. Don’t give me your cock and bull story.(23) Tell me
the truth.

Syawal : I overslept, teacher. I’m sorry. I won’t be late again. I promise.

Teacher : Well, you’d better keep your word.(24)

22. close shave

A fight
B run-off
C narrow escape

23. cock and bull story

A story about animals
B nonsensical story
C hysterical story

24. keep your word

A remember
B promise
C realize

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Section D

Questions 25 – 29
Study the bookmark below and choose the best answer for the questions that follow.

I my Library

Practise these 10 manners when

at the library:

1. Handle all library materials

and facilities with respect

2. Maintain a quiet
environment at all times.

3. Show consideration to
those who are waiting.

4. Return browsed library

materials to the book bins.

5. Sleep at home, not at the

library.

6. Supervise your children at

all times.

7. Eat and drink at the café

only.

8. Settle outstanding
payments promptly.

9. Give priority for seats to

those using library materials.

10. Treat everyone with

courtesy and respect.

25. The bookmark is for

A librarians
B users of the library
C parents with children

26. The library materials in the book bin will be

A thrown away
B returned to the users
C put back on the shelves

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27. The parents must supervise their children because the children may
A sleep in the library
B take up seats in the library
C disturb other users of the library

28. The payments probably refer to

A cost of the books borrowed
B charges for using the library
C fines for returning books late
D fees for renting the library books

Questions 29 – 34
Read the speech below and answer the questions that follow.

Good morning, teachers and students. It is a privilege to give a talk on ‘How to

Overcome Shyness’. I hope the shy students will find my talk useful and pick up a few
tips to overcome their shyness.
Research has shown that people are not born shy. Instead, shyness can evolve
from particular experiences we have at home, in school and with our peers. Shyness is
not necessarily a bad trait. In fact, it can make some people more appealing. However,
many people consider it a negative trait. They say it makes it more difficult for them to
meet new people and make new friends. In the extreme, shyness can result in
depression, anxiety and loneliness.
A parent should start early to communicate to a child that he or she is
unconditionally loved. The child should be prevented from experiencing the sense that his
self-worth depends on the approval of others. Shy people should be determined to
change their shyness. They can start by learning skills on how to approach and relate to
other people. They can concentrate on how to handle compliments, start a conversation,
keep it going and terminate it. One of the ways is to greet strangers and build confidence
from there. They have to learn to control their anxiety and imagine desired results rather
than fear situations.
Fellow students, self-esteem can be boosted by a simple formula. Stop saying
negative things about yourself. Instead, think in terms of correcting what you think is
wrong and putting your best foot forward.

29. What was the speaker’s hope?

A The audience would enjoy the talk
B The audience would be more confident
C The audience would learn the way to overcome shyness

30. Shyness is
A an inborn trait
B an acquired trait
C an extremely bad trait

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31. Why did the speaker say that shyness is not necessarily a bad quality?
A It can be overcome
B It can attract people
C It can boost self-esteem

32. The worst results of shyness are

A worry and sickness
B mistakes and failure
C failure and loneliness
D depression and anxiety

33. Parents can help their children overcome shyness by

A educating them
B protecting them
C guiding them well
D loving them unconditionally

34. All the following ways can help one overcome shyness except
A thinking positively
B using cunning ways
C handling compliments well
D learning communication skills

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Section E

Questions 35– 37
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow.

LIFE’S 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!
Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon a 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. Why do you think the poet compares life to a brief candle?
A It is hot
B It is short
C It is interesting

36. The phrase, is heard no more means that

A when we die, we are forgotten
B the player is not heard anymore
C the player does not play anymore

37. The tone of the poem is

A angry
B regretful
C depressed

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Questions 38 - 40
Read the extract below carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow.

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 5000.00. Five thousand ringgit! Jamal’s heart leapt skyhigh.
That’s it! All his problems are solved. But, wait Jamal! There’s a catch. Look at the
loan repayment scheme, it’s RM 500.00 for the first month and RM 400.00 every
month henceforth. Jamal’s heart sank. With his miniscule salary he couldn’t even buy
cucumbers with the money left over after the repayments. He cannot imagine his
beautiful wife eating cucumbers everyday. Besides, there might be little Jamals very
soon and he didn’t think they too, could thrive on cucumbers. Jamal said goodbye to
the Bank Bumiputera officer but took his RM 70.00 out from the savings account. He
gave it to his mother.
Of Bunga Telur and Bally Shoes by Che Husna Azhari

38. Why did Jamal go to the bank?

A To get a loan
B To get a loan from a friend at the bank
C To borrow money from the bank officer
D To take out his money from the savings account

39. How much would Jamal have to pay the second month?
A RM 70.00
B RM 400.00
C RM 500.00
D RM 900.00

40. Which of the following is true about Jamal?

A Jamal receives a handsome salary
B Jamal likes his new bride very much
C Jamal has saved a lot of money for his marriage

KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

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