Each question in this paper is followed by four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose one answer for each question.

Questions 1-10 are based on the information given. Study the envelope below and answer the question that follows. If undelivered, please return to: Postage Paid Lot 11, Jalan 51A/223, Pejabat Pos Besar 46100 Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur Selangor. Zaitun Abdul Rahman, 521, Taman Melawati, 15000 Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Printed Matter- Readers Digest Asia Ltd

1. Who is the recipient of the letter?

A. B. C. D.

Lot 11, Jalan 51A/223, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Pejabat Pos Besar Kuala Lumpur Readers Digest Asia Ltd Zaiton Abdul Rahman

Read the sign below and answer the question that follows. HOURS OF BUSINESS Monday Friday 1.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m.

2. Which of the following statements is true? A. The office is open every day of the week.
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B. C. D.

The office is open three hours a day. The office is open 24 hours a day. The office is only open on Mondays.

Study the recipe below and answer the question that follows Fruit Punch Ingredients Fruits of your choice 2 tablespoons of sugar glass of soda water Lots of ice-cubes Pieces of lemons for decorations 3. Which of the ingredients is up to the person who is making the drink? A. B. C. D. Sugar Fruit Ice cubes Soda water

Study the notice below and answer the questions that follow. Lets Recycle Paper Campaign

What can be recycled - newspapers, magazines, books, calendar papers, cards and cardboards, envelopes, noncarbonised papers What cannot be recycled - tissue papers, food magazines, tetra pak drink packets, polystyrene, carbon paper, foil, 4. Based on the notice, we know that

A. B. C. D.

laminated cards are recyclable. newspapers and foil are two of the recyclable paper products. we should try to recycle tissue papers and polystyrene cups. some types of paper products cannot be recycled.

Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow. Instant Lawn in 7 days! Carpet Turfing -Hassle-free - Fast to grow -Economical -Easy to maintain GREENLAND LANDSCAPE (Only for residents in Negeri Sembilan) Call 06-4221000 (10.00 a.m. 4.00 p.m.)

5. How long will it take Greenland Landscape to complete a lawn?

A. B. C. D.

A day A week A month A year

6. Which of the following statements is true?

A. B. C. D.

Greenland Landscape offers carpets The instant lawn takes a lot of time to maintain Greenland Landscape is open from 9 a.m to 2 p.m The instant lawn offer is only for those staying in Negeri Sembilan

7. The sign above tells us that those who enter without permission will be

A. B. C. D.

sent to jail. charged in court. asked to pay a fine. free from prosecution.

8. Based on the advertisement above, we know that

A. B. C. D.

the sale is meant for ladies only. the shops give great discounts all year round. shoppers can only buy a few items during the sale. shoppers can get great discounts in the month of June

Question 9 and 10 are based on the following text.

When a car skidded on wet pavement and struck a light pole, several bystanders immediately ran over to help the driver. A woman was the first to reach the victim, but a man rushed in and pushed her back. Step aside, lady, he barked. Ive taken a course in first aid. The woman watched him for a few minutes, and then tapped his shoulder. Pardon me, she said. But when you get to the part about calling a doctor, Im right here. reached the driver of the car first?

9. Wh o

A. B. C. D.

A man A woman Several bystanders No one

10. The word barked means

A. B. C. D.

Coughed Said softly Whispered Speak harshly

Questions 11 20 are based on the following text.

KUALA LUMPUR: Four armed robbers _________(11) up two clerks at the ticket counters of Funtime Resort in Bukit Bintang and _____________(12)with RM 40 000 yesterday. The robbers __________(13) a warning shot as they raced ________(14) a waiting car _______(15) by an accomplice. It is believed that the robbers entered the building __________(16) buying tickets at the counters before holding up the clerks. The men were believed to _______________(17) entered the room just as the ticket counters were about to close __________(18) the day at about 9 p.m. The rear door was said to have been left ajar._____________(19) inside the room the men put on visored helmets and pulled out their pistols. The robbers ___________(20) the collection into a briefcase. However, the police have managed to capture the four men. They are now in the police lock up.

11. A. hold B. holds C. held D. holding 14. A. B. C. D. 17. A. B. C. D. 20. A. B. C. D.

12. A. B. C. D. 15. A. B. C. D. 18. A. B. C. D.

escaping escaped were escaping escapes

13. A. B. C. D. 16. A. B. C. D. 19. A. B. C. D.

fired firing fire fires

to towards at along

drove drive driving driven

through by with while

has have had having

on before from for

If Once But So

empties will empty have emptied emptied

Questions 21 23
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Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

Stella and Vicky are preparing for the Teacher's Day celebration in their school. Stella : I think we should buy something for our teachers. It's Teacher's Day next week. Vicky : You are right! We must look up to (21) our teachers. Stella : Have you any suggestions? I am running out (22) of ideas. Vicky : How about getting them a pen each? That will make up (23) for our mischief in class.

21. look up to A. follow B. respect C. search for D. remember 22. running out A. lacking B. thinking C. preparing D. jogging 23. make up A. solve B. create C. be a start D. compensate

Questions 24 26 Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

Coach : Alex, keep in mind (24) that you have to come for the practice tomorrow evening and practice hard. Alex : Yes, Coach. I will put my shoulder to the wheel (25) for the coming badminton competition. Coach : Dont worry. Surely you will win the day (26).

Alex : Thank you, Coach.

24. keep in mind A. try B. remember C. dont bother D. thinking hard 25. put my shoulder to the wheel A. drive a car B. bring along the wheel of a car C. put some things on the shoulder D. work very hard in order to succeed 26. win the day A. be victorious B. get a holiday C. play one along D. practice for a day

Questions 27 - 32 are based on the following text.

27. Based on the schedule, children do not seem to have time for A. play B. sports C. schoolwork D. examination 28. The expression have their hands full means
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A. B. C. D.

free and easy to be fully occupied to have lots of time holding a lot of things

29. A childs hectic life can be moderated if he or she cuts down on A. B. C. D. meals tuition school homework

30. The word versatile means serving a meal with A. B. C. D. various types of food staple foods only one type of food tasteless food

31. Which of the following would not be a healthy meal? A. B. C. D. cereals for breakfast Rice with vegetables Burgers and coke for snacks Sandwiches with salad

32. Which of the following statements is incorrect? A. B. C. D. Snacks should be nutritious. One should take three nutritious meals a day. Rice and meat alone make a nutritious meal. Sandwiches with healthy fillings make a proper meal.

Questions 33- 40 are based on the following text

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33. The writer had gone to the National Electricity Board building to A. B. C. D. line up. enjoy the cool air. accompany her son. pay her electricity bill.

34. What time of the day it was? A. B. 3 p.m 9 a.m

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C. D.

12 p.m 12 a.m

35. The writer feels that the staffs at the National Electricity Board payment counters A. B. C. D. provided professional service only were cold towards their customers treated their customers well were patients

36. When the writer and her son walked in the hot sun, they felt A. B. C. D. uncomfortable unhappy special excited

37. Which of the following statements would best describe Marks mother?
A. B. C.

D.

She knows how to do chores at home She enjoys looking at tropical fish She always watches her son She is a loving mother

38. The writer knew that she had made the right decision because
A. B. C. D.

She She She She

knew where the different buildings were located remembered where she had put the last bill could pay the other bill later on the day could share experience with Mark

39. The writers advice in the last paragraph is that A. B. c. we need to spend time with our children we can be friendly with others if we want to Taking children for outings is quite fun to do
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Keeping an aquarium of tropical fish is not easy

40. The best title for this passage is A. B. C. D. Our Baby Shark Childrens Smile Bills! Bills! Bills! Children Cannot Wait

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