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Questions 1 – 10 are based on the information given.

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The phrase to let means the master bedroom is A

for sale

B

for rent

C

for exchange

D

next to the toilet

The boy’s response means the girl is probably A

serious

B

hurting him

C

insulting him

D

teasing him

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If we see this sign outside a shop, we know that we cannot bring in our A

bags

B

cats

C

cameras

D

children

Study the map below and answer the question that follows

Rita and her friends spent a day in the city. They bought souvenirs in all the four places they went to. The souvenirs were postcards, caps, T-shirts and wallets. 4

People usually buy souvenirs to remind them of A

the places they visited

B

the people selling the souvenirs

C

the friends they go on holiday with

D

their family members back home

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ALL STUDENTS MUST KEEP THE TOILET CLEAN

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The notice is to remind students to A

sweep the floor

B

tidy their desks

C

keep the floor dry

D

flush the toilet after use

Study the pie chart below and answer the question that follows.

Size of Families in Kampung Denka 6

The pie chart shows that most families have A

five children

B

three children

C

more than three children

D

fewer than three children

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Study the bar chart below and answer the question that follows.

Teenagers

Women Woman

Men

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20

30

40

50

60

Member Composition of Lake Club 7

From the graph, we know that A

the club is not open to children

B

men hardly use the club facilities

C

men join the club with their wives

D

teenagers form the smallest membership

Study the pie chart below and answer the question that follows.

Activities of Boys of SMK Penang 8

The pie chart shows that the boys A

surf the Internet in cafés

B

play football matches

C

watch movies at weekends

D

play football more than chess

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To get the special price, customers have to A

dye their hair

B

present the coupon

C

dye and perm as well

D

use the coupon in June

Which of the following is NOT offered by May Hair Care? A

A discount

B

Free samples

C

Free treatment for dandruff

D

Demonstration on how to use the products

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Questions 11 – 18 are based on the following text. The cat family is commonly divided into two groups: big cats and small cats. Both groups are meat eaters and they have 12

, pointed teeth and claws. Their bodies are covered

fur, and they have large eyes with excellent vision. There

other than size that 15

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a few features

the two groups apart. The main difference is that small cats

purr continuously but cannot roar, while big cats are able to roar

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not

purr continuously. The big cat that is commonly known as the black panther A panther is not a different animal at all but it is just

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, in fact, a leopard.

old-fashioned name for a

leopard. The leopard is the more widespread member of the cat family. 11

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A

sharp

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A

must

Bcute

Bmay

C

soft

C

can

D

blunt

D

could

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in

A

and

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Bwith

Bbut

C

on

C

or

D

for

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so

A

is

A

does

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Bhave

Bwas

C

are

C

has

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were

D

is

A

set

A

a

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Bcause

Ban

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make

C

any

D

describe

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the

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Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined. Situation A : Dennis is calling Imran on the phone. Dennis

: May I speak to Imran, please?

Imran

: Speaking. You’re not calling to snap at (19) me again, are you, Dennis?

Dennis

: No, I want to apologise to you about today. I was in the wrong.

Imran

: Well, I’ll let bygones be bygones, (20) since you admit your mistake.

Dennis

: Thanks! The problem with me is I don’t use my common sense. (21)

Imran

: At least you know your weakness. Don’t worry, we’re still friends.

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snap at A

say something loudly

B

say something softly and gently

C

say something quickly in an angry way

D

say something clearly and loudly

let bygones be bygones A

forgive and forget

B

forgive but cannot forget

C

remember the past

D

let it be in the past

use my common sense A

listen

B

have a brain

C

think logically

D

do anything right

Questions 22 – 24

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Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined. Situation B : Kim Fong and her mother are shopping. Kim Fong : Which lipstick colour is nicer? Mother

: Let me see. I can’t tell this from that. (22)

Kim Fong : This is slightly lighter and the colour is prettier. Mother

: You’re the one who is going to use it. To me, they’re like two peas in a pod! (23)

Kim Fong : I’ll settle for (24) this one. 22

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tell this from that A

tell them apart

B

decide for you

C

make up my mind

D

can’t say I like this or that

like two peas in a pod A

very pretty

B

like vegetables

C

just like any lipstick

D

exactly the same

settle for A

consider

B

choose

C

wear

D

like

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CHAT ROOM FOR YOUNG MALAYSIA If you love to make friends but are too shy, do it the Internet way! Make friends through a chat room designed especially for young Malaysians aged between 13 and 19. Hundreds of youngsters from all races and backgrounds in Malaysia log in every day to make new friends and chat about common interests. Join them in this healthy pastime for the cost of a telephone call. No registration fee! Since its launch in Jun by E-Friendship Sdn. Bhd., chatyoungmal.com.my has become the most talked-about chat room among local boys and girls. Log in now and start making friends instantly!

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The purpose of the advertisement is to

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It is NOT true that the chat room

A

encourage people to talk more

A

is similar to a telephone call

B

advise people to have healthy pastimes

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charges no registration fee

C

has become popular

C

announce the launching of the chat room

D

started in June

D

attract people to visit the chat room

What do people talk about in the chat room?

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The word instantly means A

daily

B

soon

A

Shyness

C

always

B

Healthy pastimes

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immediately

C

Interests that they share

D

Races and backgrounds

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Questions 29 – 34 are based on the following passage. Some students are afraid of sitting for examinations. One of the reasons is they are not well-prepared. Preparing for an examination requires more than revising what has been taught. A conscientious student pays careful attention in class and does his homework diligently. He asks for help from teachers, friends and family members when he has problems understanding a lesson. Instead of waiting until the last minute, he studies what is taught each day. This is certainly the most effective method of preparing for examinations as the student studies consistently and is under no pressure to rush. Students who wait until the eleventh hour to start studying for the examination often panic. They only end up being nervous and exhausted. Some hardly have time to cover all the topics that will be tested, so they scan through them hastily. These are the students who dread examinations for they know they are not ready. 29

It can be inferred that a conscientious student will A

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A

fear examinations

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wait till the last minute to study

D

sit for examinations with confidence

A diligent student A

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works hard to do well

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does not panic

D

remains calm

What is the BEST way of preparing for examinations? A

Revising what has been taught

C

suitable time

D

long time

Students who are ill-prepared for an examination A

Bgets help from people C

close to midnight

Blast minute

Bnot pressure himself to study C

The phrase eleventh hour means

have family problems

Bfeel stressed and afraid

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C

do not experience pressure

D

fail because they are not clever

The word hastily means A

carelessly

BAttending classes regularly

Brushingly

C

Studying consistently

C

lazily

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Getting enough rest

D

fastly

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Shoes. Cousin Lan pretended to be aggrieved. Secretly, though, he was not. The last time he checked out the price of Bally shoes in Lot 10 in Kuala Lumpur, it cost well above RM800.00. A chance of a lifetime for Cousin Lan! But Cousin Lan, as was his wont, was not averse to a little hard bargaining. “Mal … that’s a lot of pitis. My Bally shoes so far cost only RM70.00. RM430.00… that’s a lot of pitis.” And to emphasise the point, Cousin Lan made some clucking noises. Cousin Lan tried to continue, but was angrily cut short by Jamal. “Of course, it’s a lot of pitis, you miser,” Jamal retorted. “These are real Bally shoes, not your pirated Golok version. If you’re not interested, never mind. I’ll take my merchandise elsewhere, but you’re not going to take advantage of my situation to be your usual conniving miserly self,” sulked Jamal. Cousin Lan quickly made amends, afraid of losing a lifetime treasure. “I was just kidding, Mal. Don’t take it so hard. Of course, RM430.00 is fine, but can I pay by installments?” The look on Jamal’s face deterred further arguments. 35

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Which of the following does NOT show that Cousin Lan wanted the shoes badly? A

He seemed aggrieved

B

His facial expression

C

He tried to bargain with Jamal

D

The way he touched the shoes

What was the “chance of a lifetime” for Cousin Lan? A

He wanted to cheat his cousin.

B

He wanted to buy shoes at Lot 10.

C

He could show his bargaining skills to Jamal.

D

He could buy the Bally shoes at a cheap price.

Jamal’s words show that he was becoming A

tired

B

impatient

C

desperate

D

eager to sell

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Questions 38 – 40 are based on the following poem. 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 of dusty death. Out, out brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more; it is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing. William Shakespeare

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In this poem, the brief candle is compared to? A

the light of the day

B

one’s short life-span

C

a walking shadow

D

a player on a stage

The phase all our yesterdays refers to A

the present

B

the future

C

the past

D

yesterday

An example of a symbol used in the poem is A

a tale

B

a stage

C

a candle

D

a shadow KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

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