Part 1

Questions 1 to 8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C.
For each question, blacken the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet.

Meera,
I came to return your Science Book that I borrowed yesterday. You were not in,
so I passed it to your brother, Ganesh. Thanks!
Leela

1 The note shows that

A Meera borrowed Leela’s book
B Leela borrowed Meera’s book.
C Leela and Meera are classmates.

To: sophie19@yahoo.com.my

From: helen@geemail.com.my

Dear Sophie,
My school is having Cross-Country Run on 5 December. I must participate to
score points for my House which is the Red House. I have given my name to Encik
Khalil, our House Master. I must practice every evening at 4.30 p.m. at my school.
To score a point, I have to complete the 2.5km run in 15 minutes. I will do the best
for the Red House.
Helen

2 Helen’s main reason to take part in the run is to

A become part of the school team.

B help score points for the Red House.
C please the House Master of the Red House.

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 ROADWORKS AHEAD

Proceed with
caution

3 The sign tells us that the road is

A closed for the road users.
B not in good condition.
C very quiet during the day.

SUBJECT JUNE OCTOBER

Bahasa Malaysia 55% 55%

English 65% 70%

Science 60% 65%

Maths 54% 55%

Ali’s Mid-year and Final-year Exam Result

4 From the table, we know that _______________.

A Ali’s best subject is English.

B Ali passed in most subject.
C Ali studied at the last minute.

KLANG, Mon: Ten primary pupils of SK Tupuna here died in a hostel fire which
broke out around 4 a.m. this morning. The victims, six boys and four girls, were
aged 8 to 10. This was the worst hostel fire in the state.
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5 Which of the following statements is true?

A The fire broke out at midnight.

B All the fire victims are in primary school.
C Only six were in the hostel when the fire broke out.

Purchase one large set meal and get a

free regular set meal
*Available on weekdays only
*Terms and conditions apply

Special Offer!

6 If you purchase a large set meal on a

A weekend, you will get a regular set meal for free.

B Saturday, you will get a regular set meal for free.
C Wednesday, you will get a regular set meal for free.

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 A hippo can stand anywhere between five and six feet tall at shoulder level,
with a body length of about fifteen feet. The thick layer of blubber beneath its
skin helps the hippo to preserve its body heat. This is necessary since it
spends so much time in the water. Its ears, eyes and nostrils are placed in line
with the top of its head. This allows the animal to breathe, see and hear while
its body is submerged in water.

7 What is the function of the thick layer of bubbler?

A To scare away predators.
B To keep the animal warm.
C To help the hippo breathe above the water.

DUCKY LUCKS SWIM CENTRE

Children under 3 years swim for free.
Enrol a new child and get 50% for second child.
Buy 2 annual passes and get 1 annual pass for free.

‘Where swimming is more than learning’

8 If you buy two yearly passes,

A you get a 50% discount.

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B you get to swim for free.
C you get another pass for free.

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 Part 2
Questions 9 to 16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

[8 marks]

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Have you (0) hear of the Leaning Tower of Pisa? It is one of the marvels of the modern
world. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, (9) where is also known as the Tower of Pisa, is a
freestanding bell tower of the Cathedral of Pisa in Italy. It is one of the famous historical
(10) landmark in Italy. Every year, tourists (11) with all over the world visit the Leaning
Tower of Pisa. Since its construction, the tower has been an object of special attention.
Although it was (12) designs to stand vertically, the tower began to lean soon after its
construction in 1173. This was due to the poorly laid foundation and loose soil. (13) On
1999, interventions were made to the soil to safeguard the tower and reduce its
inclination. By 2018, the tower had (14) straightens by 18 inches. However, expert say
that the tower will never be completely straight due to the foundation problem. Therefore,
tourists will (15) had many more opportunities to see (16) a remarkable tower.

Example:
0 heard

Read the text below and answer the questions 17-24.

Rising Stars: The Sugar Girls

Lisa, Nina, Julie and Tasha first met when they were classmates in 2012. Their interest in
singing and dancing gave them the idea to form a girl group called The Sugar Girls in 2014. In
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2015, they won Teenage Voice, a local singing contest and were offered a recording contract with
RTV Entertainment. However, the girls decided to choose Sunshine Recording.
They quickly hit it big after releasing their first album, ‘Love Diary’. A well-known
Questions 17-24
Complete the following graphic organizer.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for
each answer. For each question, write your answer in the space
provided on your answer sheet.

THE SUGAR GIRLS

Year formed 17.

Music company they work for 18.

Name of the most successful 19.

album

Copies of second album sold 20.

The biggest challenge 21.

The thing they do before a 22.

show

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 Future projects 23. perform in

24. act in the movie called

[8 marks]

Part 4

Read the text below and answer questions 25 to 34.

I was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. I moved to Lawrence, Kansas in 2006 to
attend the University of Kansas. Both of my parents were from Kansas but had moved around
the country a few times before setting in Lincoln. I still have family here in Kansas. I did not
complete my degree, but instead found a new passion in the food industry.
I now own two restaurants, specialising in simple food that is still delicious. I was
offered my first break in 2009 when the chef, Lionel Kipps, offered me a managerial position
in one of his restaurants. I soon took over the restaurant and that expanded into a second
restaurant. Lionel is still at the first restaurant and interestingly, his brother is a chef at my
second restaurant. Everyone has put in a lot of hard work and dedication into these two places.
Besides owning the two restaurants, I spend a lot of my extra time helping out at the
local food bank and sponsoring food to many of the events organised by charitable
organisations around towns. I am thinking of dabbling in a cookbook in the next year. It has
been non-stop indeed. I love what I do and I don’t I will find myself ever doing nothing. I
have my own managers running the restaurant but I am still very actively involved in all
aspects of the restaurants. I take interest in the menu, the staff, the decor and my customers.
It’s wonderful that I live in a town that appreciates good food and the joys of dining.
The student community adds to the vibrant flavor of city. There are many customers who are
regulars, coming in about twice a week. There are also some occasional out-of-town visitors
who hear about us on YalpEats.com. I love meeting them all. They are the people who make
my business a good one.
People ask me where I see myself in five years. I have my own wedding to plan and
maybe buy a house with my husband. Professionally, I have that cookbook to look forward to.
I also have had a growing interest in people asking me to offer cooking classes. That sounds
intriguing. I might consider that. In the meantime, I hope to enjoy each day as it comes, and to
8 given and the people who have helped
be always thankful for the opportunities I have been
me get here.
Questions 25 to 32

Answer the questions below.

Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer. For each
question, write your answer in the space provided.

25. The writer came to Lawrence to attend the ______________________.

[1 mark]
26. The writer did not finish her degree, but instead she got into ________________.
[1 mark]
27. The writer’s restaurants focus on food that is ___________________________.
[1 mark]
28. In the following year, the writer expects to try writing ____________________.
[1 mark]
29. Besides managing her restaurants, the writer helps out at the _______________.
[1 mark]
30. People sometimes find out about her restaurant from _____________________.
[1 mark]
31. The writer is planning her _______________________.
[1 mark]
32. The writer is intrigued by the idea of offering _________________________.
[1 mark]

Questions 33 and 34
Complete the table below with a word from the text. For each question, write your answer in the
space provided.

Meaning Word

33. grew ________________________________ [1 mark]

34. living somewhere permanently ________________________________ [1 mark]

[10 marks]

Part 5
Questions 45 to 50

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 You are going to read a story about Sarah. Six sentences have been removed from article.
Choose from the sentences (A – H) to fit each gap (35 – 40). There are two extra sentences
which you do not need to use.

For each question, mark the correct answer (A- H) on your answer sheet.

A She was disappointed with herself.

Sarah’s Lucky Day
Sarah B
loved toMrs Choo
draw and agreed and would
paint. She was delighted
paint forwith theand
hours idea.
already had a collection of paintings.
C Sarah dreamt of painting great pictures with them.
However, there was one problem. The paints that she used were expensive and she didn’t always
D money
have the Alltoher
buyfriends
them. had better paintings.
Mum told Sarah that she had to use her pocket to get them.
E She started thinking of ways to find the extra money.
The set of paints that she wanted had many interesting35 colours like hot pink, lemon yellow and
F
bright green. ItSarah wanted
also came thedifferent
with set of paints
sizesshe had seen at the store. She saw herself becoming a famous
of brush.
G day. Sarah was surprised but excitedly took them.
artist one

HSarah That
went gave
to herher a new
coin box idea.
and counted her money. She was RM50 short.
36
At first, Sarah was not sure what to do, but she got an idea when she saw her mum doing the dishes. She
asked her mum if she could earn some money by doing housework.
37
Mum thought for a minute and said, “if you cut the grass, I’ll give you RM20.” Sarah quickly went
to the garden and took the lawnmower out. However, she was still short by RM 30 after her mum had paid
her. Suddenly, she noticed that her neighbour’s car was a little dirty. She could wash it to make
the money she needed.

She went next door and asked her neighbour, Mrs Choo, if she could get some money by washing
her car. When Sarah finished the job, Mrs Choo paid her RM30. But, as Sarah was leaving,
38 her. Mrs Choo said that she had found boxes of paints, mostly still unopened, while she
Mrs Choo stopped
was clearing her drawers. She told Sarah that she had tried painting few months ago but stopped when she
realised, she had no talent. Since she no39longer needed them, Mrs Choo asked Sarah if she would be
interested in them.

Sarah left Mrs Choo’s house with not only RM30, but also with boxes of paints. Every time Sarah
used the paints, she remembered how lucky she had been that day.

40

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