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PMR ENGLISH LANGUAGE MODULE 2013

Practice 1Questions 1 10 are based on the information given.

1.

Based on the information, we know that StevensonA. Wrote only one book

B. Became a great lawyerC. Did not graduate as an engineerD. Had always wanted to be a writer

2.

If you want to donate any items, they mustA. Be worn outB. Be brand newC. Still be useableD. Not be scratched

3.

Robert Louise Stevenson was the author of Dr

Jekyll and Mr Hyde. He studied engineering at

the University of Edinburgh, but later changed

to law. However, he was often sick and thus

took up writing.

HELP THE TSUNAMI VICTIMS

Date : 9 March 2013Venue : Civic CentreTime : 9 a.m 10 p.m

Note : Clothes and electrical goods should be inreasonable ood condition.


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Why are there similar signs used to show the direction? It is the

cartoonists way to ..

A. entertain the readers.

B. distract the readers attention.

C. emphasise that cloning means duplicating.

D. show that there are many cloning labs ahead.

4.

The words problems and depressed imply that the person who callsBefriender

A. is looking for friendsB. is going through a hard timeC. seeks treatment for his feverD. wants to join the Befriender Club

5.

From the headline, we know that students areA. advised to eat nutritious foodB. encouraged to watch their diet

C. asked to maintained their healthD. instructed to eat when they are hungry

6.

DO YOU HAVE PROBLEMS?

ARE YOU DEPRESSED?

CALL BEFRIENDER 1-800-299-222

STUDENTS SHOULD EATHEALTHILY

KOTA KINABALU: Visit Malaysia 2012 is coming upsoon. More tourists are coming to Sabah to enjoy thenatural beauty that Sabah has to offer. Sabahans arestrongly advised to help keep beaches and sea clean.The authorities will not hesitate to fine those foundthrowing rubbish indiscriminately.


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The report advises Sabahans that they

A. have to clean the beachesB. will have to please touristsC. will be prosecuted if they litter the beachesD. have to help tourists to enjoy the beauty of Sabah

7.

From the headline, we know that the shark died due to

A. a dirty itemB. suffocationC. a sore throatD. polluted sea

8.

For booking during Chinese New Year you will have to payA. extraB. earlyC. RM26D. RM66

DEAD SHARK

FOUND WITH

PLASTIC STUCK IN

THROAT

Parrot HotelPulau Pinang

Facitilies offered

- Swimming pool

- Seminar rooms

- Tennis co0urts

- Gymnasium

*Set lunchRM26

RM66

Per room

Per night

Additional charges for festive

seasons, school holidays and

weekends.


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9.

The sign above can probably be found at aA. Restaurant

B. BookshopC. HospitalD. School

10.

The above instructions can most probably be found onA. The door of a doctors office.B. A bottle of vitaminsC. A tin of health drinkD. A packet of tablets.

NO OUTSIDE FOOD ALLOWED

Adults :2 tablets every 8 hours.

Children (7 years and above):1 tablet every 8 hours.

If pain persists for more than 2 days, consult a doctor.


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Practice 2

Questions 1 10 are based on the information given.

100% COTTON

WARM HAND WASH

DO NOT BLEACH

DO NOT TUMBLE DRY

1. From the label above, we know that the shirt

A can be whitened using a bleaching agentB must be easy to iron as it is made of cotton

C ought to be hand-washed using warm water

D can be put into a washing machine but not tumbled dry

Go for a whirl in this great invention

Get great mileage - less fuel

Get good emissions - less pollution

Get green - environment-friendly

2. The advertisement above shows that the car

A is green in colour

B emits harmful gases

C saves on petrol consumption

D has good long lasting tyres to run on


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3. Study the notice below and answer the question that follows.

The trip is open to

A Everyone

B those who can pay

C members of the Science Society

D green Organic Farm members

4. Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.

When we see this sign, we should

A wait to be called

B stand next to the line

C wait in line for our turn

D queue up in front

5 Read the movie review below and answer the question that follows.

LostA group of young adventurers went to look for lost treasure and found more than

they bargained for when they lost the treasure map.

What kind of movie is Lost?

A Cartoon

B Family drama

C Adventure thrillerD Comedy


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6. Read the news report below and answer the question that follow.

Klang Municipal Council has been issuing a RM10 on the spot fine on those who

litter the town since November last year. This is part of the councils Clean

Township, Beautiful Township programme.

How does the Klang Municipal Council hope to make Klang a clean township?

A By cleaning up the town.

B By forbidding people from littering.

C By imposing an on-the-spot fine on litterbugs.

D By making those who litter clean up the area.

7 Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

This sign is to inform people that the

A cement has not set

B ground is covered with cement

C surface will break if stepped on

D road is slippery with cement

8. Read the news report below and answer the question that follows.

Kuala Lunpur:If you are sourcing for affordable holiday packages, make the third

MAS Travel Fair your first destination. The fair, which promises Great Deals, So

Easy To Book is from Feb. 17 to 26. There is no set venue. It is more of a virtualfair. For details, log on towww.malaysiaairlines.com

Which words tell us that we need to make bookings online?

A Travel Fair

B first destination

C set venue

D virtual fair
http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/


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9 Read the text below and answer the question that follows.

Silat or the traditional Malay art of self-defence resembles an intricate warriordance. This ancient martial art was used in hand-to-hand combat and involvedelaborate hand and body movements.

According to the text, silat is a form of

A Dancing

B Exercise

C Singing

D martial art

10. Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

COIN MUSEUMBank Negara, Kuala Lumpur

This unique museum houses the coins and monies used in Malaysia

from the Melaka Sultanate to the present.

Take a trip back in time!

The statement, Take a trip back in time! means

A to travel in the time machine

B take a trip to Melaka

C pay a visit to the coin museum

D look at the coins and recall the history of Malaysian currency


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Practice 3Questions 1 10 are based on the information given.

1.

Based on the missing person poster above, what should you do if you

see the girl?A. Immediately alert the policeB. Take the girl to a safe place.C. Try to contact her parents.D. Make her go with you.

2. 12

3

4

The chart above shows what people in a building should do whenA. They think they are in danger.B. They have finished workingC. There is a robbery.D. A fire occurs

MOVE TO EXITPOINTS

ARRIVE AT

ASSEMBLY POINTS

LEAVE THE

BUILDING

ALARM

SOUNDS


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3.

Day/Time 3-4 p.m4 5p.m.

5 9p.m

9 10 p.m10 11

p.m

Monday English MathsBREAK

Geography History

TuesdayB.

Malaysia

MathsLivingSkills

Science

Wednesday

HistoryEnglis

hScience

B.Malaysi

a

Based on Lees personal timetable above, we know thatA. He stops studying at midnight

B. He likes doing revision in the morning.C. He is weak in English and Bahasa Malaysia.D. He takes a break from studying in evening.

4.

The competition mentioned above is open toA. Professional and experienced writers onlyB. People who enjoy good poems and short storiesC. Anybody who likes writing poems and short storiesD. People wanting to learn poetry and short story writing

If you love writing, you are

WANTED!!

Come join our poetry and short storywriting competition.

Stand a chance to win massive cashprizes.

Drop bywww.penmasters.comFor full details and to register.Contests ends on 30 June 2013.
http://www.penmasters.com/http://www.penmasters.com/http://www.penmasters.com/http://www.penmasters.com/


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5

Johan walks out of Perdana Bank and goes along Jalan Lunas. At thefirst junction he turns right and keeps going until he comes to a secondjunction. He turns right again and continues along another road. Whichbuilding will he not pass on his journey?

A. Building AB. Building B

C. Building CD. Building D

6.

The weather forecast shows thatA. Having a picnic on Sunday should be all rightB. People should probably stay home on TuesdayC. It is definitely going to rain all day on TuesdayD. Going out on Monday is very dangerous.


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7.

The sign can most probably be seenA. At a bus stationB. At a canteenC. In a bakeryD. In a library

8.

Based on the dialogue above, we know that Anantha is

A. Angry with Fadli

B. Being rude to FadliC. Boasting about his riding skillsD. Endangering himself and breaking the law

SILENCE IS GOLDEN


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9.

The advertisement tells us that at DELIA Cafe we canA. Buy spices and aromatic lemongrassB. Eat scrumptious chickenC. Sell healthy chickenD. Try lemongrass chicken

10.

What can we infer from the note?

A. Sufis mother forbids him from eating unhealthy foodB. Sufi has to finish all the food mentioned.C. Sufi can eat curly fries after lunch.D. Sufi has to cook his own lunch.

Sufi,

Lunch is on the table. Make sure you

finish the vegetables. Dont touch the

curly fries and ice-cream!Mom


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Practice 4

1.

According to the memo, the student has to see the teacherA. Before recessB. During school

C. After schoolD. After recess

2.

The sign above means that weA. Must take riskB. Cannot swim thereC. Have to care for ourselvesD. Would be injured

3.

When you see the following sign, you are advised toA. Clean the floorB. Walk with careC. Watch your shoesD. Alert other people

4.

Please come to see me when the school ends.

Mr Razi

SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK

No lifeguard on duty

Hotel management

CAUTION!

WET FLOORCLEANING IN PROGRESS


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Based on the notice above, which of the following statements is true?A. We must not be wasteful when using things.B. We should reuse, reduce, and recycle things.C. We need to make use of the things we have.D. We have to meet the needs of our loved ones.

5.

The sign above tells us thatA. People need to go bare-footedB. There is no footwear sold beyond the sign.

C. Footwear must be taken off before going past the sign.D. We are not allowed to walk around the place without shoes.

6.

From the newspaper report above, we know thatA. Knowledge in English Language is an assetB. Being top in class is definitely an advantageC. Having a string of degrees can guarantee a secure jobD. The ability to write and communicate in English is essential

7.

No footwear beyond here

Top Jobs Only for Those Who Know the Language Well

By : Hariati Azizan and Lee Yen Mun

Petaling Jaya It does not matter if you are top of your

class or have a string of degrees. That dream job will not

be yours unless you can speak and write well in English.


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Based on the notice above, which of the following statements is true?A. Extended hours are over three days only.B. The mall has extended its business hours.C. The mall is having a sale only at night.D. Shoppers can only buy goods during the extended hours.

8.

According to Papa Joe, to make a good milkshake, you needA. Hot milkB. Cold waterC. Cold milk and ice-creamD. Ice cubes and ice-cream

9.

From the notice above, we know that we should

A. Protect natureB. Support our children

LIPIS MALL

EXTENDED SHOPPING HOURS

3-6 JULY 2013

Papa Joes Special

How to make Milk Shake

(for 1 person)

Ingredients:

1. 2 scoops of ice-cream

2. 1 glass of cold milk

Steps:

1. Blend ice-cream and milk.2. Serve cold.

WE BORROW THE WORLDFROM OUR CHILDREN!

SAY NO TO POLLUTION!


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C. Borrow the earthD. Encourage pollution

10.

We are recommended to give a five-year-old childA. One tablet a dayB. Two tablets a day

C. Twelve tablets a dayD. Thirteen tablets a day

Vitalcare vitamin C

One (1) tablet a day for children below 12 years

For adults and children aged 13 and above taketwo tablets a day


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Practice 5

1.

From the comic strip above, we know the man is saying that

A. He is too tired to do anythingB. His time for relaxing is very important to himC. He is willing to do something special for his wifeD. His wife is always asking him to do work around the house

2.

Ameer will be sent to detention class because heA. Likes the classB. Had visited the class before

C. Wants to enter the classD. Came late to school


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3.

The pie chart shows that JanetA. Spends most of her allowance on phone callsB. Is most conscious about her appearance

C. Likes to hang out at fast food outletsD. Is a very fashionable person

4.

From the advertisement, we understand thatA. The more you buy, the higher the discount givenB. The fishing rods are branded and worth buyingC. You can get a discount of 80% on rodsD. You will receive 50% off if you buy two rods.

5.


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The weather forcast shows that it is wet inA. Perak and SelangorB. Perak and Pulau PinangC. Terengganu and KelantanD. Negeri Sembilan and Selangor

Questions 6 and 7 are based on the recipe below

6. To make the dough, we need the following exceptA. FlourB. Yeast

C. SugarD. Butter

7. Before filling the buns with sardine, we have toA. Steam themB. Bake themC. Fry themD. Cut them

8


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The message of the exhibition is likely to beA. An environment exhibitionB. There must be no pollutionC. Keep your environment cleanD. Come early to get a free poster

9.

The phrase narrow escape tells us that

A. The passengers were nearly killedB. Some passengers had slight injuriesC. Some passengers fell off the busD. The bus was a total wreck


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10.

Participants have toA. Win a prizeB. Submit an articleC. Submit an entry formD. Write a short story

Practice 6

1.


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The special offer is onA. As long as there is stockB. For a whole monthC. Till the end of the yearD. For an indefinite period

2.

The newspaper headline tells us theA. Causes of the floodB. Result of the floodC. Number of lives lostD. Areas flooded

3.


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The notice above gives _______ on food safety.A. CommandsB. RecordsC. Advice

D. Rules

4.

The sign informs motorists toA. Park their cars

B. Turn aroundC. Slow downD. Drive on

5.

On what product is this label likely to be seen?A. MedicineB. DetergentC. Cream

D. Food


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6.

What is the function of the thick layer of blubber?A. To help the hippo breathe above the waterB. To help keep its heavy body afloat in water

C. To scare away predatorsD. To keep the animal warm

7.

By the phrase looking into, the man meansA. MeetingB. Looking atC. InvestigatingD. Looking for Tom

8.


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What is the purpose of Linas letter?A. To apply for a student visa.

B. To tell Jim she is studying overseas.C. To advise Jim on how to prepare for studying overseasD. To ask Jim to buy her winter clothes

9.

Each customer can buyA. Coffee or teaB. Two packets onlyC. Two cups of coffee only

D. As many packets as they want.

10.


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To go to Sims Bakery, I must

A. Turn right at Green LaneB. Turn left at the T-junctionC. Turn right at the roundaboutD. Go to the cinema

Practice 7

Read the letter below and answer the question that follows.

1. The purpose of the letter is to

A make a suggestion

B ask for another parkC complain about the noise

D complain about the drug addicts

Read the sign outside a hall and answer the question that follows.

2. The message of the sign is that we cannot

Dear Sir,

The park near my house has become an unsafe place to go to. Drug

addicts are always seen there.

I hope the town council will take action against them.

Yours sincerely,

Brian

REMOVE YOUR SHOES

BEFORE ENTERING


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A wear sandals

B wear shoes into the hall

C go in if our shoes are outside

D leave our shoes inside the hall

Look at the picture below and answer the question that follows.

3. If I want to buy these objects, I will go to aA barber shop

B grocery shop

C hardware shop

D stationery shop

Study the graph below and answer the question that follows.

Months

4. The graph shows that the sale of vans

A increased steadily

B remained the same

C was dropping every month

D was the highest in September


Numberofvans(000)

0

1

2

3

4

5

August September October November


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5. To get to the Butterfly Farm from the jetty, I have to

A turn left to Pine Lane

B pass the Mat Batik shop

C stop at Anas chalets first

Read the text below and answer the question that follows.

6. The main point of this passage is

A eating cereal gives you energy

B attend classes only after a heavy breakfast

C taking breakfast early is highly recommended

D breakfast is an important meal

Read the label below and answer the question that follows.

Start your day with breakfast. Breakfast gets you going after a long night

without food. It gives you energy to attend classes. Easy-to-prepare

breakfasts are cereal with fruit and toast and eggs.


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7. The label informs buyers about the

A price

B expiry date

C ingredients

D name of manufacturer

Study the table below and answer the question that follows.

Year Percentage

2003 9 %

2004 11%

2005 12.5%

Increase in the number of snatch thefts between 2003 and 2005

8. The table shows that snatch thefts from 2003 to 2005

A dropped

B did not drop

C involved studentsD took place in the city

ORIGINAL TASTE

3-in-1

tea + lime + sugar


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Read the dialogue below and answer the question that follows.

9. The girl is saying that Chun Wei

A is playing badminton

B has failed to get a new racquet

C has quit playing badminton

D is participating in a tournament

Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.

10. The sign tells us that

A the shop is closed

B the shopkeepers go home at 3 p.m.

C we can come back after lunch

D we have lunch outside


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Practice 8

Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

1. Those who wish to apply must

A send a fax

B apply in writing

C phone the office

D attend an interview immediately

2. The applicant for the post must

A have a degree in Computer Studies

B have 2 years of working experience

C be a femaleD be creative

Read the movie review below and answer the question that follows.

3. The movie seems to be aA romance

B war drama

C police drama

D science fiction

COMPUTER ANALYST

Requirements:

Degree in Computer Studies

Minimum 2 years working experience

Must be creative and independent

Interested applicants must write in with resume and contact

number.

After saving a girl who attempted suicide, Jack finds himself

falling for her. See the movie to find out what happens next.


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Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

4. The notice is seeking

A advice

B gardens

C members

D donations

Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.

5. From the text above we know that the two types of batsA behave differently

B eat different food

C make different sounds

D live in different habitats

GARDEN CLUB

Activity : Attending to plants

Meetings : Once a month

Places we visit : Nurseries, plantations

We are open to new members now!

Two types of bats are found in Malaysia. One is small in size and feeds onflying insects. The other is often called flying squirrels. They range from

the smaller dog-faced bat to the red flying fox type. This type has a

wingspan of one and a half metres. They feed on fruits and flowers.


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6. The word range means

A fly

B vary

C come

D watch


7. If I want to buy this item, I have to go to a

A estate

B park

C nursery

D plantation

Read the statement below and answer the question that follows.

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD

8. This statement warns us not to

A buy gold

B judge appearances only

C be attracted by beauty

D wear too much jewellery


9. This notice emphasises the need for

A more windows

B bigger classrooms

C more notice boards

D cleanliness in school

KEEP SCHOOL CLEAN CAMPAIGN

10 August17 August


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10. The tool which can be used to remove wooden

splinters is a pair of

A knives

B cutters

C scissors

D tweezers

Practice 9


1. The notice concerns only those

A in Form Two

B serving drinks

C watching the concert

D taking part in the contest

Read the dialogue below and answer the questions that follow.


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2. The two people in the picture are

A crying

B arguing

C discussing

D whispering

3. To have had enough is not being able to

A continue

B read anymore

C talk anymore

D bear it anymore

Study the statement below and answer the questions that follow.

4. If Shamsul earns RM 2 500 per month, how much does he save eachmonth?

A RM 300

B RM 400

C RM 500

5. If he spends 3% less on food, how much can he save?

A RM 60B RM 70

C RM 75

1 sibling, 45%

2 siblings,

14%3 siblings, 4%

4 or more

siblings, 19%

No sibling,

18%

Number of siblings of Form 3 students

Saving 20% Rent 17% Food 33%Entertainment 30%


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Study the pie chart below and answer the questions that follow.

6. Based on the pie chart, how many children are there in most family?A One

B Two

C Three

D Four

Study the table below and answer the question that follow.

7. Where are the least number of friends made?A. SchoolB. LibraryC. Sports fieldD. Neighborhood

Places where friends are made

Places Sports

field

School Library Neighbourhood

Number of

friends made 459 608 123 87


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Study the memo below carefully and answer the questions that follows.

Peter,

Im sorry I forgot to bring your scouts log book today.Will ask Ramli to deliver it to your house tomorrow

evening.

John

8. Who has written this memo?A. PeterB. John

C. Not mentionedD. Ramli

9. Peter is a member of a

A. uniformed boyB. sports club

C. societyD. music club

10. John is most probably a


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A. careful boyB. thrifty boyC. forgetful boyD. caring boy

Practice 10

Read the diary entry below and answer the question that follow.

1. How long is Aishah away from home for her tuition class?A. One hourB. Two hoursC. Three hoursD. Four hours

Read the report below and answer the questions that follow.

2. The increase in the number of vehicles has caused an increase inA. car thefts

B. car prices

C. car accidents

D. car hijackings

3. From the report we know that

AISHAHS DIARY

17 May

3.00 p.m. leave for tuitions class must be there3.30 p.m. sharp

Over the last ten years, the volume of traffic in the city has

tripled. This has resulted in more traffic jams, road

accidents due to reckless driving and road rage cases. To

date, more than 5000 drivers have been punished for

carelessly causing accidents and for injuries caused by


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A. road distances in the city have increasedB. it takes a longer time to travel by car in the cityC. modern cars are built safer and tougher for city drivingD. more roads in the city have been charged to one-way streets

Study the table below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Products of Countries in ASEAN Region

Country Product

Malaysia Rubber

Thailand Rice

Singapore Electrical Appliances

Philippines Coconut

4. Which country produces electrical wares?

A. MalaysiaB. Thailand

C. SingaporeD. Philippines

5. Rubber, rice and coconut are ______________ products.

A. agriculturalB. electricalC. marineD. herbal

6. A conclusion that can be made from the table above is that

A. Thailand imports rice from other neighbouring countriesB. Malaysia has its own rubber plantationC. Singapore relies on agricultural to surviveD. Philippines exports rubber as a by-product


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Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

7. What is for sale?A. A mousedeerB. A car

C. A lorryD. A tractor

8. What does the advertisement mean by good condition?A. In good shapeB. Needs repairsC. Not functioningD. Not working

PERODUA KANCIL 850 EX (M) 1999.

Good condition. Red. Full loan.

Monthly RM 238


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9. Anyone interested canA. e-mail the sellerB. call up the sellerC. send a mail to the sellerD. send fax to the seller


10. You will find these things in aA. tool boxB. sewing kitC. first-aid kit

answers Practice 1

1) C 2)C 3)C 4)B 5)A

6)C 7)B 8)A 9)A 10)D

answers Practice 2

1)C 2)C 3)C 4)C 5)C

6)C 7)A 8)D 9)D 10)D

answers Practice 3

1)A 2)D 3)D 4)C 5)C

6)A 7)D 8)D 9)B 10)A

answers Practice 4

1)C 2)C 3)B 4)A 5)C

6)D 7)A 8)C 9)A 10)A

answers Practice 5

1)B 2)D 3)B 4)C 5)D

6)D 7)B 8)C 9)A 10)D


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answers Practice 6

1)A 2)B 3)C 4)B 5)A

6)D 7)C 8)C 9)B 10)C

Practice 7 Practice 8 Practice 9 Practice 10

1 D 1 B 1 D 1 D

2 B 2 A 2 B 2 C

3 C 3 A 3 D 3 B

4 A 4 C 4 C 4 C

5 B 5 B 5 C 5 A

6 D 6 B 6 A 6 C

7 C 7 C 7 D 7 B

8 B 8 B 8 B 8 A

9 C 9 D 9 A 9 B

10 C 10 D 10 C 10 A

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