Questions 1 – 10 are based on the information given.

1The Health Eating Centre encourages patronsA to do workoutsB to exercise moreC not to eat foods rich in fatsD not to eat foods rich in carbohydrates

Table of Contents of a MagazineContents Pages

Time Management Tips 1 – 10Star Struck – Eddie Murphy 11 - 15

Types of Workouts 16 - 20Increase your Vocabulary 21 - 22

2 A person who is interested in reducing tension in his daily life will most probably read pages ________ of the magazine.A 1 – 10B 11 – 15C 16 – 20D 21 - 22

3 Which of the following statements is not true?A Goodmaid wiper sheets can be used to wipe

computer screens.B Goodmaid wiper sheets are suitable for

untidy people.C Goodmaid wiper sheets are made overseas.D Goodmaid wiper sheets clean well.

4 A suitable headline for the news isA Man found stabbed and wife hangedB Couple found dead at apartmentC Batu Caves tragedyD An unusual death

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KUALA LUMPUR – Mystery surrounds the death of a woman and the serious injuries suffered by her husband in their apartment in Batu Caves on Thursday night.

Alerted by their neighbours, police went to the unit and found the 42-year old housewife hanged and her husband unconscious with stab wounds. A knife was found next to the man.

5 The above sign is usually seen in a A hotelB schoolC restaurantD four-storey flat

6 The word grumps refers toA ill temperB exhaustionC dispositionD physical weakness

7 The notice is put up to curbA air pollutionB land pollutionC water pollutionD radioactive pollution

8 Which statement best describes the graph?A Day 2 had fewer visitors than day 1

during the sale period.B The number of people on Day 3 was five

thousand.C Day 1 was the most crowded day during

the sale period.D Day 4 is the least crowded day during the

sale period.

9 Why couldn’t Jimmy go to the party?A A bee stung him in the eye.B A bee was in his room.C A bee entered his eye.D A bee was on his bed.

10 Which of the following statements is true?A The offer lasts for a month.B Eating a breakfast pie brings luck to the

customer.C The variety of food served for breakfast

is limited.D All customers will get a free cup of coffee

when they order any type of food.

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Breakfast at StarpointSimply makes your day brighter

- Muffins- Sandwiches

- CakesPurchase a warm Breakfast Pie

and receive a complimentary cup of freshly brewed coffee. Our

treat is from 30 May to 30 June.

NOTICEIt is unlawful to dispose of waste, trash and

other garbage into the sea.

Miri Municipal Council

Dear Chui Phoon,I hope this letter finds you in

good health. Sweetha informed me about the quarrel between you two. Both of you cannot carry on (22) like this, not talking to each other. You two have been good friends ever since I can remember. What is wrong? I am really taken aback (23) with you, Chui Phoon. You can always count on (24) me to help you in this matter. Patch up with Sweetha, okay?

Jeremiah

Questions 11 – 18 are based on the following text.

Endangered Sun Bear Dies

Miri, Tues. – An endangered sun bear died from neglect in Miri yesterday. It was locked up in an iron cage and used as a showpiece _______(11) visitors in a private farm.

It died when the owner _______(12) it in a forest. A group of European tourists, who happened to pass the place had lodged a _______(13) to the authorities earlier on.

A spokesman for the Miri Wildlife Department said that action would be taken ________(14) the owner. The sun bear is not aggressive and is the _______(15) in the bear family. It is classified as _______(16) endangered and protected species. It is unknown how many are left in the _________(17). What is certain, though, is that their _________(18) is steadily decreasing. If left unprotected, they will become extinct one fine day.

11 A attract C to attractB attracts D attracting

12 A was hiding C hideB hides D hid

13 A complain C complaintB complains D complaints

14 A at C forB on D against

15 A smaller C most smallB smallest D more small

16 A a C theB an D -

17 A forest C fieldB wild D open

18 A numbers C figuresB number D figure

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

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did not turn a hair

A remained seatedB did not turn paleC remained calmD did not reply

20

talking through his hat

A talking while scratching his head

B talking and wearing his hatC talking foolishlyD talking loudly

21 have my hands fullA am busy withB am stuck withC am heaped withD am stormed with

Questions 22 – 24Read the letter below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

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carry on

A progressB continueC disallowD follow

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Gerry

: You were great. You did not turn a hair (19) when Julian attacked you.

Ali : His criticisms don’t bother me. Everyone knows he was talking through his hat (20).

Gerry

: So you’re going to leave it as that?

Ali : I suppose so. I have my hands full (21) on other matters.

25 You can probably find this notice in aA comicB novelC textbookD newspaper

23

taken aback

A angryB disturbedC unhappyD surprised

24

count on

A fall onB step onC carry onD depend on

Questions 25 – 28 are based on the following notice

Zairin : Why are you so downcast, Gillian?

Gillian : My sister has just given birth to a Down Syndrome baby.

Zairin : What is Down Syndrome (DS) baby?

Gillian : You know, babies who have abnormal features like flatter faces, misshapen ears, upward slanting eyes and somewhat larger tongues.

Zairin : I’m so sorry to hear that. Did the doctor explain why it happened?

Gillian : He said that the baby has an extra chromosome. Normal people have 46 chromosomes but he has 47.

Zairin : Why does this occur?Gillian : The doctor cannot give an

answer, but he said that the older the mother, the greater the risk.

Zairin : So, is your sister very old?Gillian : She’s forty years old.

Zairin : I see. So did the doctor tell her what to expect?

Gillian : He said kids with DS start walking later. They may have heart defects, stomach or intestinal problems and are susceptible to eye or ear infections. They may even develop leukaemia.

Zairin : How’s your sister taking it?Gillian : She’s very positive. The doctor

said modern medicines can prevent infections and surgery can correct heart, stomach and intestinal problems.

Zairin : Do you think I can visit your sister to give her moral support?

Gillian : Sure. I’m going to the hospital now. Come along.

29

A Down Syndrome baby has the following physical features exceptA upward slanting eyesB misshapen earsC a flatter faceD big toes

30

Gillian’s sister probably gave birth to a DS baby becauseA she was sickB she gave birth late in lifeC she had extra chromosomes in her

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26 The phrase inhibit meansA assistB hinderC supportD encourage

27 The seminar will be held inA Dynamic Training AcademyB Dr Kareena’s houseC KedahD Hotel North Star

28 The following people will enjoy a 10% discount exceptA parentsB studentsC academiciansD senior citizens

Questions 29 – 34 are based on the following newspaper report.

bodyD her husband had extra chromosomes in

his body

31

According to the doctor, children with DS may experience the following medical conditions exceptA speech defectB heart problemsC a form of cancerD ear and eye infections

32

The word downcast means

A lostB sickC depressedD disoriented

33

What can help a DS child to lead a more comfortable life?A Surgery and special educationB Modern medicines and surgeryC Modern medicines and family supportD Family support and special education

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From the text, we can conclude that Zairin

A pities Gillian’s sisterB is Gillian’s best friendC is full of empathy for Gillian’s sisterD blames the doctor for the birth of a DS

baby

Questions 35 -37 are based on the extract from the poem Mr. Nobody.

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What usually happens to the newspaper in the house?A They are kept by Mr. NobodyB They are tossed about and mislaidC They disappear after Mr. Nobody reads

themD They are found by the last person who

reads them

36

All the wrong actions mentioned in the last stanza are most probably done byA Mr. NobodyB careless visitorsC children in the houseD all the people living in the house

37

The carpets are soiled with

A muddy feetB finger marksC mislaid papersD boots lying around

Questions 38 – 40 are based on the extract from the short story Flipping Fantastics.

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38 Last night Tristan felt ecstatic. That means he wasA very happyB a little confusedC highly successfulD completely surprised

39 Which of the following statement is NOT reason why Tristan feels totally deflatedA He will miss all his friendsB He will be staying away from homeC He cannot act as Tom Sawyer againD His brother will be going to a different

school

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Tristan

Last night I was ecstatic. The play put me on real high. Everyone said I was wonderful as Tom Sawyer. I know I said my lines perfectly and everyone else was brilliant too. The paint on the scenery had actually dried and none of it fell over. The sound system worked and none of the lights shattered with the heat. It was all wonderful.

Today, I feel like a tyre that has burst, totally deflated. Last night was the last time that James and I will be at school together. It’s the grand parting of the ways but I’m not sure I’m ready for it. Mum says she is worried about James, but what about me? At least James will have all his friends at his new school. Nearly everyone in our class is going to Highfields. James should be really happy there. But no one is going to Chesterlea Grange with me. It’s miles away and I’ll only be able to come home at the weekends. I wish that time could have stopped still last night, and we could have stayed at our school forever.

40 Chesterlea Grange is a special school for children whoA have physical disabilitiesB are brilliant in MathematicsC can do well in drama classesD enjoy working with computers