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BAHASA INGGERIS
Kertas 1
Ogos 2008
1 jam

JABATAN PELAJARAN NEGERI SEMBILAN DARUL KHUSUS

PENILAIAN TINGKATAN TIGA NEGERI SEMBILAN 2008

Bahasa Inggeris
Kertas 1

Satu Jam

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 40 soalan.

2. Jawab semua soalan.

3. Tiap-tiap soalan diikuti oleh empat pilihan jawapan yang berhuruf A, B, C dan D
atau tiga pilihan jawapan yang berhuruf A, B, dan C. Bagi tiap-tiap soalan, pilih satu
jawapan sahaja. Tandakan semua jawapan anda pada kertas jawapan objektif yang
disediakan.

4. Fikir dengan teliti apabila memilih jawapan. Jika anda hendak menukar sesuatu
jawapan, padamkan sehingga bersih tanda yang tidak dikehendaki itu dan hitamkan
pilihan anda yang baru.

Kertas jawapan ini mengandungi 15 halaman bercetak.

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Questions 1 to 10 are based on the information given.

The Coffee Card

*Cannot be used together with any other promotions/discounts including the
Pink Card Gift Certificate
*Not applicable at Penang & Kuala Lumpur International Airports

1 The above coupon can be used

A for normal priced items.

B with the Pink card.
C at KLIA.

xtra C-Plus
Xtra c-plus is used as a dietary supplement
of Vitamin C and Calcium.

*Keep out of reach of children

*Store in a dry place, below 25ºC

2 The above product should be kept

A In the freezer of a refrigerator.

B Away from direct sunlight.
C In the bathroom cabinet.
D In the garden shed.

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If you have a flat tyre:-

• First, make sure you are completely off the road, away from the traffic.
• Next, stop your engine and turn on the emergency lights.
• Then, put on the parking brake firmly.
• Finally, get everyone out of the car onto the pavement.

3 Based on the instructions above, other road users would know that your car is having
a problem when

A the engine is stopped.

B the brake is applied firmly.
C the car is completely off the road.
D the emergency lights are switched on.

4 Upon seeing this road sign, we know that there is a _____________ ahead.

A housing area
B H-junction
C hospital
D school

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5 From the cartoon strip, what do you think happened to the boy?

A He had a sore throat.

B He swallowed a frog.
C He could not eat any food.

To Syasya,
Athirah called. She’s going to a movie with her cousin
tonight. If you want to join them, meet her in front
of TGV ticket counter at 8 p.m.
Saffiya

6 According to the message where should Syasya meet Athirah?

A At the bus stop.
B At the museum.
C At the cinema.
D At the gallery.

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Wanted Urgently
COMPUTER TUTOR
Experience would be a bonus.
Preferably female. Interested, please call:
Miss Agnes 012-2420034

7 From the advertisement above, we know that

A Miss Agnes is a computer tutor.

B women cannot apply for this post.
C the computer tutor will get a bonus.
D a computer tutor is needed critically.

Ghazali m Halimah

Ghaziah m Razman Azlina m Ismaz Farid m Suriani

Laila Johan Akma Azhar Norliana Syahida

8 From the above diagram, Ghazali and Halimah are Syahida’s

A parents.
B cousins.
C in-laws
D grandparents.

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9 We can conclude that Laila is Farid’s

A niece.
B sister.
C nephew.
D daughter.

Sunshine fades and shadows fall,

But tender memories remain always.

10 The above quotation can most probably be found in

A a tourist brochure.
B an obituary column.
C a congratulatory message.

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Questions 11 – 18 are based on the following text.

No one likes getting less than their fair share, as anyone who has had to
share out a pizza or a cake at a kid’s party will know. It’s easy enough if there 11
four or eight mouths to feed—you just cut straight 12 the middle twice and
divide the quarters in half if necessary. 13 what if there are three or six? It’s
hard to judge those by eye. Geometry 14 the problem: make one cut from the
centre to the edge then, 15 the knife, measure the length of this cut to give you
the radius of the pizza. Starting 16 this first cut, go round the pizza’s edge by
the same distance and make 17 second cut, then repeat until you end up
with six equal parts, or three if you miss 18 a cut each time.
(Adapted from Reader’s Digest, 2008)

11 A were 15 A use
B was B uses
C are C used
D is D using

12 A across 16 A of
B among B with
C between C against

13 A And 17 A a
B But B an
C Or C the
D So D -

14 A solving 18 A out
B solved B up
C solves C in
D solve D at

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Questions 19 –21

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

Three friends are talking about the party they had attended.

Sumathi : I must hand it to (19) Zaida. Her party yesterday was really exciting.
Everybody had a good time.
Hasrina : I was thrilled to the core (20) to be able to attend the event.

Ary : Well, I’m sure you would be thanking her from the bottom of your heart (21)
for the invitation.

19 hand it to

A compliment
B announce
C advice
D thank

20 thrilled to the core

A really surprised
B very proud
C truly glad

21 from the bottom of your heart

A well
B loudly
C heartily
D sincerely

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Questions 22 - 24

Read the extract below and choose the best meaning for the underlined phrases.

Thank goodness for YouTube! Just a few years back, music videos

were dying a slow death (22). Reality shows were taking over their airtime. The

lack of originality made watching music videos a tiresome affair (23). However the

Internet, among other things, has given music videos a second lease of life (24).

22 dying a slow death

A becoming unpopular
B confusing listeners
C moving slowly
D killing videos

23 a tiresome affair

A useless
B boring
C funny

24 a second lease of life

A another opportunity
B more profits
C live shows

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Questions 25 - 28 are based on the following recipe.

Apple Muffins
Preparation: Baking: Serves:
25 minutes 20 minutes 18

A 1 ½ measuring cups - self-raising flour

1 tsp - soda bicarbonate (or baking powder)

B.
150g - butter or margarine
⅓ cup - castor sugar
1 cup - mixed cereals
2 medium - green apples, grated
⅔ cup - apple juice
2 eggs - lightly beaten

1. In a mixing bowl, sift together ingredients A. Rub in the butter and stir in the
sugar and mixed cereals.
2. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture, then stir in the grated apples, apple
juice and beaten eggs until well-mixed.
3. Spoon the mixture into greased patty tins to ¾ full. Spread it evenly.
4. Bake in a preheated 200ºC oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly brown.
Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
Courtesy of Nestle

25 If you want to serve freshly baked apple muffins for tea at 4.30 p.m., when should
you start preparing?

A 4.10 p.m. C 4.05 p.m.

B 3.45 p.m. D 5.15 p.m.

26 What do you mean by preheated?

A Baking the muffins in the oven.

B Heating the oven before baking.
C Heating the patty tins before baking.
D Reheating the cold muffins in the oven.

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27 Choose the correct sequence.

A Sift ingredients A together rub in butter.
B Rub in butter sift ingredients A together.
C Add in sugar and butter mix in ingredients A.
D Add in mixed-cereals and butter stir in sugar.

28 What can be used to grease the patty tins?

A Flour.
B Water.
C Butter.

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Questions 29 - 34 are based on the article below.

SERI MENANTI
Seri Menanti is the Royal Town of Negeri Sembilan, which lies 30 km east of
Seremban. Folklore has it that Raja Melewar, the first ruler of Negeri Sembilan, came
from Sumatra. On his arrival at the new land, he was so enchanted with the rolling
green hills that he named it Seri Menanti, which means ‘an abode of serenity’. Thus,
began the life of a royal town which even today, continues to delight visitors.
At the foothills of the jungle-clad terrain, enveloped by the cool mountain air,
lies an ancient wooden palace - the Seri Menanti palace. Rebuilt in 1908, after the
original one burnt down, the Minangkabau-inspired Palace has now been converted into
a Royal Museum. A striking feature of the building is its 99 pillars that represent the 99
warriors of the past. Another, is its three-storey central tower. The first floor of the
tower was occupied by the Royal Family, and the second by the Ruler. The top was the
royal treasure house and the repository of royal archives.

Adapted from Malaysia Tourist Pages 2003/04

29 The word Folklore can best be replaced with

A Rumour
B Legend
C Gossip
D Tale

30 Why was it named Seri Menanti by the Ruler?

A He was dismayed with the environment.

B He was delighted with the jungle tribes.
C He was welcomed by the locals.
D He was attracted by the scenery.

31 What happened to the former palace?

A It was destroyed by fire.

B It was damaged by floods.
C It was attacked by enemies.

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32 State an outstanding feature of the Royal Museum.

A The 99 pillars
B The 99 warriors.
C The many towers.
D The Royal Family rooms.

33 The ancient wooden palace is situated

A between the central towers.

B in the valley of the jungle.
C on top of the mountains.
D at the foot of the hills.

34 What can you find in the archives?

A An exhibition of artefacts.
B A chest of royal treasures.
C A collection of historical documents.
D A display of ancient tools and weapons.

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Questions 35 – 37 are based on the following poem.

The Lake Isle of Innisfree by William Butler Yeats

I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,

And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles
made.
Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey bee
And live alone in the bee-loud glade.

And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping
slow,
Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket
sings;
There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple
glow
And evening full of the linnet’s wings.

I will arise and go now, for always night and day

I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the
shore
While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey,
I hear it in the deep heart’s core.

35 Choose the word that indicates sound to the reader.

A ‘veils’
B ‘bee-loud’
C ‘bean-rows’
D ‘purple glow’

36 When can the persona see the birds flying?

A Noon
B Night
C Morning
D Evening

37 ‘Innisfree’ is special to the persona for the following reasons except

A it hints of inner freedom.

B it implies an escape from society.
C it is an exciting inland natural resort.
D it implies that it is free for all to enjoy and admire.

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Questions 38 – 40 are based on the extract from the short story How Dalat Got Its
Name

“Our late chief has gone back to our ancestors,” he said, “leaving behind him
three sons. We have mourned for him for one hundred days. Now is the time to appoint
a new chief. The oldest son, Galau, shall be chief over us. I pray that he will rule us
wisely.”
“Galau is a good fellow,” Umat called out. “But he’s a bit soft-boned. What use
would he be as a chief?”
“A chief doesn’t have to be a strong man!” one of the elders answered. “Your
late father was very old, but he was the best chief we have ever had.”
“Ah, we were just lucky that there was no war! I respect my late father very
much, but he would have been useless in a fight.”
Everybody stared at the young man. How could he say such a thing about his
own father?
But some of the other men agreed. “Yes, what use is a weak, soft-boned chief if
there is a war?” they shouted. “Galau knows the laws and the customs, but does he
know how to fight? We want Umat for our chief!”

38 “Our late chief has gone back to our ancestors,” means the old chief

A had died.
B was late.
C had returned home.
D had gone to visit his forefathers.

39 “…….but he would have been useless in a fight.”

The above statement refers to

A one of the village elders.

B the youngest son.
C the eldest son.
D the old chief.

40 Why did Umat feel that Galau was not suitable to be the next chief?

A He was a troublemaker.
B He was courageous.
C He was timid.

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