Section A
SMK Sri Tebrau, Johor Bahru
Test 3 (Year 2005)
English Language [1 hour]
Form
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Name: __________________________
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Marks: _____________________Section A[15 marks]
Questions 1 8
For each of the questions, read the questions first and then
study the information given to find the best answer. The circle the
answer A, B, C or D on the answer sheet provided.
Question 1
Read the advertisement below and answer the question that
follows.
SELESA APARTMENTS
From RM 85,500.00
Strategic location.
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Only 1 km from Kajang, 30 minutes from Kuala Lumpur and 20
minutes from Cheras.
Easy access to Cheras Kajang Highway and KL Seremban
Highway.
1. The advertistment above states that
A. all the apartments have 5 rooms.
B. the apartments are 1 km from Kuala Lumpur
C. the minimum cost of an apartment if RM 85,500.00
Question 2
THE WEATHER
CitiesMin (oC)Max (oC)Condition
Kuala Lumpur2636Partly Cloudy
Amsterdam0613Rain
Auckland1423Clear
Bangkok2636Partly Cloudy
Beijing-0106Rain
Berlin-0206Partly Cloudy
Forecast provided by Meteorological Services Dept valid from
7.00 am 7.00 pm.
2. Based on the table above, which city has the fairest
weather?
A. Beijing
B. Bangkok
C. Auckland
Question 3
Extend LRT line to the Library
I would like to suggest that the LRT service to be extended to
the local library at Jalan Tan Lock so that school children can get
to the library easily. Furthermore, the Education Ministry is
encouraging everyone to read and improve their proficiency in the
English Language, So, why is there no easy access to the library
for the public?At present, Jalan Tan Lock does not have any proper
transportation; no bus services is available for this route.
Thanakodi
Kuala Lumpur.
3. The LRT service to the library is needed mainly because
A. the public needs to borrow books.
B. there is no public transportation going its way.
C. the government wants everyone to read.
D. school children love to go there by train.
Question 4
Disabled to be given more job positions
ALOR GAJAH: The Government hopes to increase the number of job
positions for the disabled to 5,000 this year. The Human Resources
Ministry would approach the private sector to urge it to take in
more disabled workers who are willing to work if given the
opportunity. The blind, deaf and handicapped could work jobs that
suited their abilities.(The Star, March 2003)
4. From the news report above, we can assume thatA. the disabled
can handle any type of job.
B. it is difficult for the disabled to find jobs.C. all disabled
are willing to work if given a job.D. there are only 5,000 disabled
people this year.Question 5HAVE BAD BREATH?
The tongue harbours all sorts of slimy gook that causes bad
breath. Get into the practice of cleaning your tongue every time
you brush. To be doubly sure, use minty breath freshener sprays to
get a cool, clean feeling in your mouth. Breath sprays come in
handy, especially when you do not have time to gargle and you are
late for a meeting.
(Taken from The Pearl, January 2003).
5. In the extract above, what is the primary step for keeping
bad breath away?A. Spray your mouth.B. Clean your tongue.C. Put
mint into your mouth.Question 6
Study the table below and answer the question that follows.
Lung Cancer in Females in 2003
Age GroupNumber of cases per 100 000 person
Below 140
15 241
25 343
35 4427
45 5479
55 64187
65 74277
6. We can conclude thatA. children are more prone to cancer.B.
older women are free from cancer.C. smoking is the main cause of
cancer.
D. the risk of cancer increases as women get olderQuestion 7
Singapore Tourism Board
Number of tourists visiting Singapore after a promotional
campaign in Jan 2004
Tourists from20032004
Malaysia49,89964,159
Thailand15,90019,525
Indonesia89,031128,307
Europe50,69088,976
7. The table shows thatA. more Europeans than Malaysians visit
Singapore.B. only people from four regions like to visit
Singapore.C. the number of tourists decreases in 2004.
Question 8
Beware of non-authorised Nokia phones!
If your Nokia phone is not fully imported by authorized Nokia
distributors, it may receive poor after-sales service with
non-original spare parts and accessories. Its better to be safe
than sorry. For peace of mind, get in from a Nokia Centre.
8. The phrase non-authorised in the notice above is most
suitably replaced by not giving the A. power
B. trainingC. approval
D. knowledge
http://www.nswcc.org.au Questions 9 15
Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Then
circle A, B, C or D.
Student indiscipline is a major problem in many schools in the
country. The Education Ministry has introduced five new measures,
including holding daily assemblies, to ____(9)____ cases of
indiscipline. It has warned school principals of disciplinary
action ____(10)____ them if they are found negligent in
implementing the new measures.
The Education Director-General (DG) told principals to increase
the ____(11)____ of spot checks, to cooperate with the police by
giving immediate and accurate information, to carry ____(12)____
counseling and to attempt to establish a better relationship with
student. He added that the emphasis should be on ____(13)____ Forms
Four and Five students on the need for discipline. He added that
principals, teachers and hostel wardens should get closer to
students to enable action to be taken to prevent cases of
indiscipline. This could help identify and ____(14)____ cases of
indisciplined students. Daily assemblies could be used to motivate
students and remind them about school rules, ethics and positive
behaviour. Increased spot checks could ensure that students with
disciplinary problems do not carry weapons. Finally, the DG called
on principals to resort ____(15)____ the police for help in
investigating severe disciplinary
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Section B[10 marks]
Read what the panel of experts have to say about themselves and
complete the following task.Jennifer TanI am involved in medical
nutrition therapy and preparation of modified health recipes.
Currently, I am attached to the Asian Heart Institute, Kajang.
Dr. Samira AtanAs a consultant pediatrician, my experiences
range from working in University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur and the
United Kingdom. I am also an active member of the Kelab Asma
Kanak-Kanak, Kuala Lumpur.
Dr. RajeswaryI am the chairperson of the Economics Division in
the Ministry of Health, Malaysia. I am currently an Associate
Professor at the Faculty of Medicine in Assunta University.
Dr. Tan Bee LianI am an orthodontist and a private practitioner.
I have carried out research in general anesthetic treatment for
children. I am interested in the field of fluorides. I specialized
in treating caries, enamel defects and abnormal soft tissue
lesions.
Dr. Amin SamadI am a trained consultant in gymnastics and an
instructor in Brain Gym. My interest lies in the area of running
training programmes for children, adolescents and adults with
special needs.
Questions 16 20For each of the descriptions below, select the
most suitable person from the comments above.
NoDescriptionName of Person
16Associate professor in a faculty of medicine
17Able to prepare modified healthy recipes
18Trained gymnastics consultant and able to run training
programmes
19Interested in the field of fluorides
20Active member of Kelab Asma and a pediatrician
Questions 21 25Based on the advertisements, answer the following
questions.
21. Who would be the most suitable candidate to conduct
programmes for adults with special needs?
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[1 mark]
22. Which two places has Dr. Samira Atan worked
in?________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
23. What field would Jennifer Tan be qualified to write
on?________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
24. If you have problems with your enamel, who should you
consult?________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
25. Where is Dr. Rajeswary working at
present?________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
Section C[10 marks]
Questions 26 30Answer all questions. You are advised to answer
them in the order set.
26 (a) Where did the writer first met Natasha?
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[1 mark]
(b) Why was the writer there?
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[1 mark]
27 (a) How did the writer plan to bring Natasha out of Sarajevo
initially?
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[1 mark]
(b) Why did the writer abandon his second plan to rescue
Natasha?
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[1 mark]
28Give two reasons why the writer volunteered to cover the
convoy for British television.
(a)
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[1 mark]
(b)
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[1 mark]
29 (a) Where would the most difficult hurdle of the journey take
place?
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[1 mark]
(b) How did the writer plan to get past this most difficult
hurdle?
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[1 mark]
30Explain in your own words what the writer meant by I would
have given her gold,
(line 58)
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[1 mark]
Question 31Read the poem below and answer the questions that
follow.
Shall I compare thee to a summers day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate.
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summers lease hath all too short a date
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimmd;
And every fair from fair sometimes declines,
By chance, or natures changing course, untrimmd;
But thy eternal summer shall not fade
Nor lose possession of that fair thou owst;
Nor shall Death brag thou wandrest in his shade,
When in eternal lines to time thou growst.
So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee
William Shakespeare
31 (a)The persona says that his beloved is more beautiful than a
summers day.
List two reasons why he says this.
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[2 m]
(b) Identify the line in which the persona immortalizes the
woman he
loves.________________________________________________________________________
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[1 m]
(c) Would you compare someone you love to a summers day? Give a
reason for your answer.
________________________________________________________________________
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[2 m]
Question 32
Based on the novel The Pearl, answer the question that follows.
Use information from the novel to support your answer.
The Pearl John Steinback
32People make decisions in their lives that determine how things
will be in the future. Choose a character from the story The Pearl
that you have read. Explain the decision that he or she has made,
and the consequences of that decision. Next, state why you agree or
disagree with what he or she has done.
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Prepared by:
Checked by:
(BOBBY CHAN S.I.)
(KHALIJAH BT. ISMAIL)
Head of English Panel
SMK Sri Tebrau, JB. 2005
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