Form 1 English Test

SULIT

Bahasa Inggeris 2009

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ENGLISH

FORM 1

1 HOUR

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DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO 1. This question paper consists of Section A and B.

2. Answer all questions.

NAME: ___________________________________ FORM: ___________________________________

This question paper consists of 7 pages including the cover page.

Section A Questions 1-30 are followed by four possible answers. Choose the best answers from the options A, B, C and D. Questions 1-10 are based on the information given. NO ADMISSION FOR AGES BELOW EIGTHTEEN 1. The notice above tells us that you cannot enter

GARDEN PEAS KEEP FROZEN RM 4.90 4. The peas should be kept

if you are

A in a tin

A underage

B in the freezer

B handicapped

C in the cupboard

C illiterate

D in a dry, cool place

D clumsy Sitiawan: Heavy floods affected this town after three days of continuous downpour. Approximately 500 residents from town centre were evacuated to higher grounds. Rescuing teams used motorboats to transport flood victims to community halls and schools for temporary accommodation until further notice.

SPCA, Kuala Lumpur, will be having a blood donation campaign, organ donation drive, fund raising campaign and crime prevention seminar at the SPCA head office in Petaling Jaya between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.

2. From the news report above why were the people

5. How many programmes are there at the

evacuated?

SPCA head office?

A Due to a fierce sandstorm

A Two

B Due to a lightning strike

B Three

C Due to a fierce typhoon

C Four

D Due to a heavy flood

D Five

Seremban

50 km

Kota

88 km

Tampin

101 km

3. Which of the following is the furthest destination?

ENTRANCE RM2.00

6. Customers enjoy free parking

A Rembau

A after seven o’clock

B Kota

B before seven o’clock

C Seremban

C in the afternoon

D Tampin

D on Sunday after seven o’clock

CLUELESS ABOUT FASHION? As a professional, do you have problem buying the right attire for yourself? If you think you have a problem, meet us at Dressing Consultant Sdn Bhd- the leading house of fashion in town. We will advise you on the right clothes to wear.

Great warehouse sale of the year

Direct from various manufacturer. Cheaper than normal market price. There are about 600 items for your selection

7. What does Dressing Consultant offer? A Consultation service to anyone who has dressing problem.

9. Based on the advertisement above, which statement is true? A The prices of goods sold here are lower

B Consultation to lawyers, doctors and other professionals on the right attire. C Make up service to people who have problems dressing up decently. D Clothing of different fashion.

than normal market value. B The choices of the goods here are limited. C The goods sold here are going to expire soon. D The goods sold here are all second-hand.

BILLY’S PLACE

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Drive-in 8. What does drive-in mean? A The ‘Billy’s Place’ is on sale. B ‘Billy’s Place’ is a place for drivers to try out their skills. C Customers are able to obtain services at the drive-in counter. D The vehicle can drive in here to go to another place.

Questions 11-18 are based on the following text.

10 The sign means A rest area B no entry C welcome D caution

The history of Malaysia is full of many interesting personalities. Among the ____________ (11) of this history is Loke Yew. Born ______________ (12) China in 1847, he migrated to this land when he ____________ (13) only a small boy. He first landed in Singapore but travelled by road to Larut. There, he worked as a shop assistant before venturing into tin mining. ____________ (14) he soon become a boss, the humble man often worked very hard with his workers through the muddy waters and the swamps. After making himself rich in Larut, he shifted to Kuala Lumpur. Here he prospered and had many interests ______________ (15) from tin mining. One of his strengths was his ability to adapt to harsh conditions and to make it under these difficult conditions which deserved great praise. He was a successful man who bought motorcars when ordinary people have travelled by bullock carts during his time. As he became more and more ______________ (16), he contributed to many charitable organizations, schools and hospitals. In contrast to his generous gestures, he was a very simple man inwardly. He believed that money was a ___________ (17) of achieving healthy ambitions and not a means of a__________ (18) lifestyle. 11. A pioneering

B pioneers

C pioneered

D pioneer

12. A at

B on

C in

D near

13. A is

B has

C was

D were

14. A But

B Even

C Though

D Although

15. A apart

B part

C impart

D depart

16. A succeeded

B success

C succession D successful

17. A means

B meant

C purpose

D aim

18. A thrifty

B lavish

C extra

D generous

Questions 19-21 Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

Hanim : I’m sorry. I’m late. My car broke down (19) this morning. What a bad luck! I had to pull over to the roadside and called the mechanic. He took a long time to come as the road was congested. Maria : It’s all right. Have you got it fixed then? Hanim: It’s at the workshop now. The repairs are going to cost me a bomb! Anyway, did you find out who broke into (20) your house last night? Maria : No. the police are looking into (21) it. Hopefully the can catch the culprits.

19. broke down

21. looking into

A stopped crying

A checking

B stopped moving

B analysing

C stopped working

C researching

D continued working

D investigating

20. broke into A entered quietly B entered by force C entered by breaking D entered with permission

Questions 22-24 Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the expressions underlined.

Jason: Did you understand the previous Mathematics lesson? Siva : Not really. At first, I was not able to make head or tail (22) of it. Jason: Me too. In fact, I haven’t been able to do the sums at all. Siva : The trick is to have the formulae at your fingertips (23). Jason: Yes, you also need to pick out the information needed. Siva : Looks like I need to do many more sums to get the hang of it. Jason: In a nutshell (24), you must know the formulae and the necessary information. The you have to practice doing the sums.

19. make head or tail

20. have the formulae at your fingertips

21. In a nutshell

A work

A learn the formulae by writing

A To end

B solve

B learn the formulae by repeating

B In short

C understand

C count the formulae with your fingers

C At length

D concentrate

D know the formulae very well

D To complete

Questions 25-30 are based on the following passage.

Sports have great benefits to a person. It is not just about winning competitions. Practising sports is more than just pushing your body to exhaustion or using your skills to reach your goals. There are many benefitsboth physical and mental. The holistic benefit is remarkable especially in young people. Sports also help you to develop many physical abilities. Your body will be in better shape. You will be able to achieve many things that were physically beyond you before. For instance your speed, muscle mass, stamina, lung capacity and flexibility will increase a lot. By exercising on a regular basis, your body will be healthier. Research shows that people who are active in sports to have a healthier and happy life. Being active in sports also benefits your personal life. When you enter for a competition, you will meet and interact with other people. Some will turn out to be life-long friends as you share similar interest. As you get better and better in your area of sports, you may be permitted to compete in national and international level. When participate in team sports, you will also learn about team building and team spirit. Besides, you will be more disciplined and responsible, which will certainly help you in other parts of your life. Therefore, students especially must take up a sport they like and reap the benefits.

25. The word physical means A body B soul and body C spirit and body D emotion and mind

26. What are the two main benefits of sports? A Body and soul B Body and mind C Body and emotion D Body and head

27. What will you achieve when you push yourself hard during sports? A Building stamina, speed and muscle mass. B Building brain power and muscles. C Building stamina and speed of thinking.

D Building leg and arm muscles.

28. What does research show about people who are active in sports? A They are healthier and more aggressive. B They are healthier and happier. C They are cleverer and happier D They are happier and more alert.

29. Those who are involved in competition will meet A old friends B new friends C girlfriends D business partners

30. What will you learn during your participation in a competition? A Team spirit B Team competition C Team fighting D Team sharing

Section B Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. For a long time research on coffee has been too simplistic, by largely being centred on just caffeine, while coffee is an extremely complex drink. The benefits of the drink far surpass the lift it brings to the morning routine of its devotees. Coffee contains chlorogenic acids and melanoids which trap so-called free radicals, or atomic particles which damage DNA, and also powerful anti-oxidants involved in the prevention of cellular damage. Coffee can also cut the risks of cirrhosis by up to 80%. There is strong epidemiological evidence that coffee consumption can prevent Parkinson’s disease in men. The risk of type two diabetes, linked to poor eating habits and a lack of exercise can be halved by drinking coffee daily. Coffee is more efficient and fruits and vegetables in preventing the oxidation of DNA. The source of a number of serious illnesses, especially cancers, says a researcher from the medical faculty of University of Vienna. Adapted from the STAR Write a summary on the benefits of coffee. Your summary must be: •

not be more than 60words, including the 10 words given below

•

be in continuous form

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be written in one paragraph

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: Coffee is an extremely complex drink. Its benefits include the …