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SECTION A
SET 1
Question 1
Look at the picture below and answer the question that follows.

1.

These instruments are used by

A Actors
B Directors

C
D

Musicians
Magicians

Answer : C (LEP)
Question 2
Read the memo below and answer the question that follows.
Mum,
I have to stay back for house meeting today.
Please come to pick me up at 4 p.m.
Tasha

2.

The purpose of this memo is to

A call for a meeting
B inform her mother to pick her up a 4 p.m.
C announce that she will be attending a meeting
D tell her mother that she is staying back in school

Answer : D (SEP)

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Questions 3 - 4
Read the news report below and answer the questions that follow.

Eateries that allow sale of VCDs can be prosecuted

Kuala Lumpur, Monday The Ministry of Trade and Industry warned that
coffee shops and eateries which allow VCD and DVD peddlers to ply their
trade may be prosecuted for involving in the illegal activity.

3.

Where do VCD and DVD peddlers carry out their business?

A Coffee shops and hawker stalls
B Coffee shops and eateries
C Eateries and restaurants
D Shopping centers

Answer : B (SEP)
4.

Why does the Ministry of Trade and Industry warn the owners of food outlets
about this activity?
A To encourage the sale of VCD and DVD.
B To prosecute the VCD and DVD peddlers.
C To discourage the sales of VCD and DVD in food outlets.
D To prevent the owners of eateries from selling VCD and DVD.

Answer : C (SEP)
Question 5
Study the road sign below and answer the question that follows.

5.

When a motorist sees this road sign at the road conjunction he should not
A park his car here
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B make a u-turn here

C turn at this point of the road
D use this part of the road to get to the other side
Answer : B (SEP)
Questions 6 - 7
Study the pie chart below and answer the questions that follow.

A Survey on Students Hobbies

6.

You interviewed 100 students. How many of them enjoy outdoor games?
A 5
B 15

C
D

30
50

Answer : C (LEP)
7.

Which is the least popular hobby among the students?

A Jogging
B Reading

C
D

Answer : A (LEP)

Outdoor games
Surfing internet

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Question 8
Study the dialogue and answer the question that follows.
You're in contempt!

The court will now

hear the case of Giant
versus Sizuka

Ive really let things get

out of control. Its worse
than I thought.

8.

Giant is most probably ________ in the end.

A Anxious
B Vengeful

Frustrated

Answer : C (HEP)
Question 9
Study the label and answer the question that follows.

Fair & Lovely Cream

Use before
31/3/2009

9. According to the label,

A
B
C
D

the product expires at the end of March 2009

the product must be used by this year
the product is manufactured in 2009
the product will expire next year
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Answer : A (SEP)
Question 10
Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

RHB
new
STRAITS TIMES

S I

Spell -it-right
Challenge
Let's follow SIR!

10. What is this advertisement about?

A It is about a spelling course.
B It is about a spelling contest.

C
D

Answer : B (SEP)

It is about learning how to spell.

It is about how to spell words
correctly.

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SET 2
Questions 1 - 2
Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

ANEKA SHOP SALE

Up to 70% discount
1August-14 August
1st Floor Supermarket
2nd Floor Clothes
3rd Floor Footwear and Luggage
4th Floor - Books
1.

The sale will be on

A Daily
B Annually

C
D

for a month
for a fortnight

Answer : D (SEP)
2.

If you want to purchase a travel bag, you should go to the

A second floor
B fourth floor

C
D

third floor
first floor

Answer : C (SEP)
Questions 3
Study the sign below and answer the question that follows

No footwear beyond here

3.

The sign above tells us that

A
B
C
D

people need to go barefooted

there is no footwear sold beyond the sign
footwear must be taken off before going past the sign
we are not allowed to walk around the place without shoes

Answer : C (SEP)

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Questions 4
Study the label below and answer the question that follows
100% COTTON
WARM HAND
WASH
DO NOT BLEACH
DO NOT TUMBLE

4.

From the label above, we know that the shirt

A
B
C
D

can be whitened using a bleaching agent

must be easy to iron as it is made of cotton
ought to be hand-washed using warm water
can be put into a washing machine but not tumbled dry

Answer : C (SEP)
Questions 5
Read the memo below and answer the question that follows.
MEMO
TO :
FROM :
DATE :
SUBJECT:

Mdm. Tan
Mr. Sugan
June 27, 2011
Meeting Change of time
The panel meeting tomorrow will be rescheduled from 8 a.m to 11 a.m.
Kindly inform all the panel teachers about the change.
Mr. Sugan

5.

The phrase rescheduled can best be replaced by

A Arranged
B Cancelled

C
D

Answer : D (HEP)

Abolished
Postponed

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Questions 6
Read the newspaper report below and answer the question that follows.

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.
6.

From the newspaper report above, we know that

A
B
C
D

knowledge in English Language is an asset

being top in class is definitely an advantage
having a string of degrees can guarantee a secure job
the ability to write and communicate in English is essential

Answer : D (HEP)
Questions 7
Study the picture below and answer the question that follows

7.

What are the girls doing in the picture?

A Baking
B Sewing

C
D

Answer : B (LEP)

Cooking
Sweeping

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Questions 8
Study the cartoon strip below and answer the question that follows

8.

In the cartoon strip above, the lady finds her sons behavior
A Unacceptable
B Intelligent

C
D

Emotional
Cool

Answer : A (SEP)
Questions 9
Read the news below and answer the question that follows

9.

How would the readers feel after reading this news?

A Happy
B Confuse

C
D

Answer : C (SEP)

Compassionate
Comfortable

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Questions 10
Study the picture below and answer the question that follows.

Our unsung heroes in the fight for a cleaner

environment.
10. The workers in the picture work hard and
A
B
C
D

feel satisfied with their work

are highly paid for their work
are always treated like heroes
their efforts are often unnoticed

Answer : D (HEP)

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SET 3
Question 1
Study the picture below and answer the question that follows.

1.

This equipment is usually used by a

A doctor
B dentist

C
D

lawyer
engineer

Answer : A (LEP)
Question 2
Read the newspaper headline and answer the question that follows.

POLICE CATCH THIEF RED-HANDED IN SHOP

2.

According to the headline, the police caught the thief

A as he left the shop
B while he was at the shop

C
D

Answer : B (HEP)

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at the entrance of the shop

when he was going to the shop

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Question 3
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

Healthy Living
Lecardia PrimaCare is organising a public talk on
"Lose Fat, Gain Life" at its centre, 6th floor, 417-426,
Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur from 8 a.m. to noon April
22.

3.

How long is the talk?

A one hour
B two hours

C
D

three hours
four hours

Answer : D (SEP)
Question 4
Read the advertisement below. Then, answer the question that follows.
ENROL NOW. EARLY BIRDS GET A 10 % DISCOUNT.
4.

The advertisement tells us

A you can enroll anytime
B only birds get a discount

C
D

Answer : D (HEP)

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you can enroll in the morning

those that enroll early pay less

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Question 5
Read the dialogue below and answer the question that follows.

5.

Based on the dialogue, we know that Joe

A not interested in joining the
camp
B inviting Sam to join the camp

definitely joining the camp

organizing a camp

Answer : C (SEP)
Question 6
Read the message below. Then, answer the question that follows.
Dear Yee Ling,
Mark and I needed to leave early today due to an emergency. You will have to close
the store today. Please count the stock and rearrange the things neatly on the shelves.
What did Ernest Roy instruct Yee Ling to do?
Ernest Roy,
A Leave the store early that day
Store Manager

6.

What did Ernest Roy instruct Yee Ling to do?

A
B
C
D

Leave the store early that day

Sweep and clean the store properly
Count the stock and rearrange the goods
Count the stock and close the store early

Answer : C (SEP)

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Question 7
Read the headline below and answer the question that follows.
Families fear homes in danger of caving in

7.

We can conclude from the headline that the families are

A
B
C
D

living in caves
living near the caves
afraid that the caves will collapse
afraid their housed will be destroyed

Answer : D (HEP)
Question 8

8.

The sign is posted outside a building. Who can enter the

building?
A
B
C
D

A Form One student with her classmate

A Form Three student with her class teacher
A Form One student with a Form Three student
A Form Three student with his eighteen-year old brother

Answer : B (SEP)

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Question 9
Study the road sign below and answer the question that follows.

9.

From the road sign, drivers will know that

A
B
C
D

Mersing is nearer than Kota Tinggi

Pasir Gudang is the nearest town
Kota Tinggi is the furthest town
Desaru is further than Mersing

Answer : B (SEP)
Question 10
Read the dialogue. Then, answer the question that follows.

10. From her statement, we know that Amin is

A successful
B wealthy

C
D

Answer : D (HEP)

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the head of the family

not doing well

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SET 4
Question 1
Study the menu below and answer the question that follows

1.

Which of the following will be most suitable to represent X?

A On sale
B Todays special

C
D

Todays recipes
Your food guide

Answer : B (SEP)
Question 2
Study the graph below and answer the questions
HOW LILY SPENDS HER TIME

hours
2.

Most of Lilys waking hours are spent

A eating
B activities

C
D

Answer : C (LEP)

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in school
Travelling

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Question 3
Study the advertisement below and answer the question that follows

NUTTY & FRUITY

Delicious and nutritious.
Promote good health and reduce body fats.
Low in calories and carbohydrates.
3.

Nutty and Fruity is probably a

A diet bar
B snack food

C
D

chocolate bar
health supplement

Answer : A (SEP)
Question 4
Study the advertisement below and answer the question that follows

4.

The advertisement tells us that there is a house for

A sale
B rent

C
D

Answer: B (SEP)

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show
renovation

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Question 5
Study the proverb below and answer the question that follows

5.

The advice given in the proverb is never to

A
B
C
D

be foolish
let an opportunity go
talk bad about other people
be blinded by our own faults

Answer: D (HEP)
Question 6
Read the letter below and answer the question that follows

Dear Nera,
In my last letter, I mentioned about my friend
and her family moving to Indonesia. I plan to buy
her a digital mouse as a present.
Please write back and let me know what you
think about my idea.
Love,
Clarissa

6.

According to the letter above, Clarissa wants to buy her friend

A a farewell gift
B a computer disc

C
D

Answer: A (SEP)

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a birthday present
a computer programme

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Question 7
Study the text below and answer the question that follows
First aid, the care given before emergency medical help arrives, can
help save lives. Knowing what to do with, for instance, someone who
has a fractured bone or a cut is important.

7.

Which of the following statements does not explain the text?

A
B
C
D

First aid is given during emergency

First aid is given to replace medical help
First aid is given before medical help arrives
First aid provides immediate help to people who need it

Answer: B (HEP)
Question 8
Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

8.

The aim of staging the wayang kulit performance is to

A make money
B keep the art alive

C
D

Answer: B (HEP)
Question 9
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make people happy

promote friendship in ASEAN

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Study the map below and answer the question that follows.
Key:
---

9.

Jungle track

If you trek from the west to the east along the jungle trek, you will end up in
A Juara Village
B Gunung Kajang

C
D

Ayer Batang Village

Tioman Island Resort

Answer: A (HEP)

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Question 10
Study the cartoon strip below and answer the question that follows.

10. The lady in the cartoon strip wants to clean the attic on that day because she
A likes cleanliness
B is in the mood to do so

C
D

Answer: B (HEP)

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wants to please her husband

wants her husband to help her

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SET 5
Question 1
Read the note below and answer the question that follows.

Uncle Joe,
My brother, Vic, spent the money we had saved for our tuition fees in a
new mobile phone. He says that it is good for his image but surely he has
done wrong! What should I do?
Matt

1.

The purpose of this note is to

A request for a mobile phone
B ask for financial help

C
D

praise his brother

seek Uncle Joes advice

Answer: D (SEP)
Question 2
Read the horoscope below and answer the question that follows.

2.

The phrase red-letter day me

A day you will remember
B a difficult day

C
D

Answer: A (HEP)
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a quiet day
a busy day

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Question 3
Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.
MIND YOUR HEAD
Low Ceiling

3.

The message of this sign is to warn people to

A cover their heads
B use another entrance

C
D

watch out for the ceiling

look at the ceiling

Answer: C (SEP)
Question 4
Read the movie review below and answer the question that follows.

4.

This movie will appeal to those who like

A romances
B horror movies

C
D

Answer: A (HEP)

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detective movies
courtroom dramas

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Question 5 - 6
Look at the poster below and answer the questions that follow.

5.

Which of the following statements best explains the notice above?

A
B
C
D

Marigold is organizing a cooking class.

There is a cooking class every Saturday.
Anyone can attend the cooking class at any time.
The cooking class will be held in the Food Centre.

Answer: A (SEP)
6.

Anyone who is interested in taking part in the cooking class can

A
B
C
D

buy their groceries at the shopping centre

send an application through the internet
bring along their cooking utensils
attend the class on 17 April

Answer: B (SEP)

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Question 7
Study the chart below and answer the question that follows.

7.

What book do Form 3 students spend the least on?

A Science
B English

C
D

History
Mathematics

Answer: A (SEP)
Question 8
Study the picture below and answer the question that follows.

8.

For what occasion would you buy this cake?

A Teachers Day celebration
B Wedding anniversary

C
D

Answer: C (LEP)

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Mothers Day party

Fathers birthday

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Question 9
Look at the sign below and answer the question that follows.

BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS

9.

The sign tells us to

A
B
C
D

take care of our belongings in public places

look after pickpockets in special homes
watch out for people with big pockets
be careful of people with pick-ups

Answer: A (SEP)
Question 10
Study the notice below and answer the question that follows.
DO NOT USE THE LIFT
DURING EMERGENCY

10. You must not use the lift during

A a blaze
B at night

C
D

Answer: A (SEP)

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working hours
a social function

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SET 6
Question 1
Read the memo below and answer the question that follows.
Sir,
Im sorry I cant hand in my homework today. Will
call you.
Amir

1.

How will Amir contact his teacher?

A Visit him
B E-mail him

C
D

Write to him
Telephone him

Answer: D (SEP)
Question 2
Study the table below and answer the question that follow.

TOP IMPORTS OF MALAYSIA

PRODUCT

2.

VALUE RM milllion

Chemicals

160

Furniture

115

Petroleum

170

Processed Foods

80

What is Malaysias main import?

A Furniture
B Petroleum

C
D

Answer : B (LEP)

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Chemicals
Processed foods

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Question 3
Read the caption below and answer the question that follows.
They walked us through life. Have you left your
parents to walk alone?
Have you left your parents to walk alone?
Ministry of Women, Family and
Community Development

3.

The word They in the caption, above refers to

A uncles and aunts
B brothers and sisters

C
D

fathers and mothers

grandfathers and grandmothers

Answer : C (HEP)
Question 4
Study the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

SUNNY PLAZA
EXTENDED SHOPPING HOURS
24-26 August 2006
Open till 12 midnight

4.

Based on the notice above, which of the following statements is true?

A
B
C
D

Extended hours are over two days only

The plaza has extended its business hours
The plaza is having a sale until late at night
Shoppers can only buy goods during the extended hours

Answer: C (HEP)

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Question 5
Study the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

GREEN YOUR HOME

Budiman Nursery

5.

Based on the advertisement above, what product is sold at Budiman Nursery?

A Milk
B Paint

C
D

Plants
Medicine

Answer: C (SEP)
Questions 6
Study the information below and answer the question that follows.
MALAYSIAN HOCKEY LEAGUE
2010 FIXTURES

DIVISION 3
TODAY
TITANS vs JB EAGLES
Pandamaran Stadium - 3.45 p.m.
HAWKS vs SETIA SC
MPSJ Stadium 4.45 p.m.
TOMORROW
THE REEDS vs KEDAH JR
Alor Star Stadium 4.45 p.m.
JB EAGLES vs PENANG SC
USM Stadium - 8.45 p.m.
6.

Which of the following is true about the fixtures?

A
B
C
D

Four matches are played daily

All matches are played in the afternoon
JB Eagles is the only team that plays twice
Kedah JR will play The Reeds at 4.45 p.m. today

Answer: C (SEP)

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Questions 7
Study the pie chart below and answer the question that follows.

TV PROGRAMMES WATCHED BY ALIS CHILDREN

7.

The pie chart above shows that Alis children enjoy watching
A educational programmes
B television commercials

C
D

quizzes and word charades

family series

Answer: C (SEP)
Question 8
Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.
ONLY STAFF ADMITTED

8.

The message of this sign is

A only staff can enter
B salesmen cannot enter

only staff can use the exit

Answer: A (SEP)
Question 9
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.
ALL STUDENTS MUST KEEP THEIR DESKS TIDY

9.

The notice makes it compulsory for students to

A sweep the floor
B tidy their desks

C
D
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keep things in the lockers

arrange their desks and chairs

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Answer: B (SEP)
Question 10
Read the instructions below and answer the question that follow.

10. The noodles must be rinsed

A after straining
B after cooking

C
D

Answer: D (SEP)

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after frying
before straining

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SET 7
Question 1
Look at the picture below and answer the question that follows.

1.

These objects are used by a

A baker
B carpenter

C
D

mechanic
butcher

Answer: D (LEP)
Question 2
Read the poster below and answer the question that follows.

2.

The poster makes it clear that tickets to the show are

A limited
B cheap

C
D

Answer: A (HEP)
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half price
unlimited

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Question 3 - 4
Read the dialogue below and answer the questions that follow.

3.

The girl is saying that she

A eats a lot of food
B disagrees with him

C
D

dislikes spicy food too

knows two of them

disapproval

Answer: C (SEP)
Question 4
4.

The tone used by them is one of

A anger
B joy

Answer: C (SEP)
Question 5
Read the poster below and answer the question that follows.

5.

The phrase moneys worth means the meal is

A value for money
B cheap

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tasty

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Answer: A (HEP)
Question 6
Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.

DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS

6.

This sign is seen at the

A field
B zoo

C
D

jungle
animal shelter

Answer: B (LEP)
Question 7
Study the map below and answer the question that follows.

7.

To get to the post office from Jalan Orkid, I have to

A
B
C
D

turn right at the traffic lights

turn left at the traffic lights
turn right after passing the cinema
turn left from the bus station

Answer: B (SEP)

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Question 8
Study the map below and answer the question that follows.

8.

If I want to buy seedlings, I would go to the

A shop
B fish pond

C
D

church
nursery

Answer: D (SEP)
Question 9 - 10
Read the dialogue below and answer the questions that follow.

9.

The children in the picture are talking about the

A food
B lady

Answer: A (SEP)
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10. The children in the picture are talking about the

A looks delicious
B has too much salt

C
D

Answer: A (SEP)

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smells nice
is a lot

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SET 8
Questions 1- 2
Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.
Every parent can encourage the following basic skills. Teach the child some
opening lines to use when he meets new friends. Help the child to get used to
waiting while others receive attention first. Make sure the child knows how to
share. A child who does not know how to share will have difficulty in keeping
friends.
1.

The main idea of the text is the need to

A teach a child social skills
B make a child sociable

bring a child to a party

Glad to meet you.

Are you sick?

Answer: A (HEP)
2.

An example of opening lines is

A Get lost!
B Go away!

Answer: C (HEP)
Question 3
Read the movie review below and answer the question that follows.

3.

The word hilarious means

A boring
B funny

C
D

Answer: B (HEP)

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strange
tragic

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Question 4
Read the book cover below and answer the question that follows.

4.

This book is about

A student behaviour
B the learning environment

C
D

multi-media resources
doing well in exams

Answer: D (SEP)
Question 5
Study the pie chart below and answer the question that follows.

Kevins Expenses
5.

From the pie chart, we know that Kevin is a

A child
B student

C
D

Answer: B (SEP)

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lecturer
college staff

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Question 6
Read the message below and answer the question that follows.
Dear Fay,
Please feed my puppy tonight. You will find the keys under the
floor mat.
Mona

6.

The message is to tell Fay to

A eat first
B go home first

C
D

feed the puppy

lock the door

Answer: C (SEP)
Question 7
Read the text below and answer the question that follows.
Survey on the Use of Electronic Items in Kg Sentosa
10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Televisions

90 100

98%

VCD Players
Hi-fis

80

90%
60%

Telephones (10%)
Mobile Phones (8%)
Video Cassette Recorders (2%)

7.

The least popular electronic item owned by the Kampung

Sentosa residents is the
A video cassette recorder
B hi-fi and mobile phone

C
D

Answer: A (LEP)

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television
telephone

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Questions 8 -9
Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.
The New Year is associated with superstitions. One such belief is that
whatever is done during the first few minutes of the New Year day would
decide the course of events that are to take place during the rest of the year.
Believing this, many people are careful to do the right thing during the first
few minutes of the year. For example, they try not to break a mirror or walk
under a ladder to avoid bad luck.

8.

From the text above, it can be said that people are

A
B
C
D

superstitious about New Years day

happy when it is a new year
busy celebrating New Year
up early on New Year

Answer: A (SEP)
9.

The word associated means

A continued
B related

found

Answer: B (HEP)
Question 10
Look at the picture below and answer the question that follows.

10. This sign makes it clear that

A the truck is big
B trucks cannot enter

C
D

Answer: B (SEP)

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people cannot drive trucks

many accidents involve trucks

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SET 9
Question 1
Read the table below and answer the question that follows.
Enrolment at KMM College

1.

Course
Law

Males
65%

Females
35%

Graphics and Designing

60%

40%

Mass Communication

35%

65%

Business Studies

55%

45%

Which of the following statements is true?

A
B
C
D

Most male students prefer to study law and graphic design.

Female students dislike mass communications.
Most female students are keen on business studies.
The college has poor enrolment.

Answer: A (SEP)
Question 2
Read the dialogue below and answer the question that follows.

2.

The man is saying that the building has to be

A shifted
B painted

C
D

Answer: D (HEP)

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renovated
pulled down

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Question 3
Look at the picture below and answer the question that follows.

3.

If I want to buy this, I have to go to a

A pharmacy
B sundry store

C
D

hardware shop
stationery shop

Answer: A (SEP)
Question 4
Read the movie review below and answer the question that follows.

4.

The phrase hot soup tells us that the character got

A a big bonus
B into trouble

Answer: B (HEP)

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a new partner

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Question 5
Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.
VACANCIES FOR
Construction Engineers
- Degree in Engineering
- Minimum 2 years of working experience
- Able to handle projects
Good promotion prospects and fringe benefits.
Only short-listed candidates will be called to attend an interview.

5.

The word short-listed means those who

A work hard
B are interested

C
D

who are in the list

have been chosen

Answer: D (SEP)
Question 6
Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.
ONLY GUIDED TREKKING IS PERMITTED

6.

From the sign we know that we cannot

A trek in the jungle
B get lost in the jungle

C
D

shoot the wild animals

go trekking without a guide

Answer: D (SEP)
Question 7
Read the statement below and answer the question that follows.

Students who play truant will be sent to detention class.

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7.

The statement above means

A truancy is not allowed
B detention classes are on

C
D

many students play truant

students will be detained

Answer: A (HEP)
Question 8
Read the text below and answer the question that follows.
Bats are flying mammals that navigate by sound. They emit sounds that
bounce back as echoes. An echo can tell a bat where an insect or any
other object is located.

8.

From the text above, we can conclude that bats

A can eat a lot
B come out at night

C
D

have good eyesight

have good hearing

Answer: D (HEP)
Question 9
Read the poster below and answer the question that follows.
MIMI ART STUDIO

We sell a vast collection of paintings.

Going at fantastic prices!

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9.

The word vast tells us that the collection is

A new
B large

C
D

small
exported

Answer: B (HEP)
Question 10
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

10. The notice will concern those who

A want to participate
B write reports

Answer: A (SEP)

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read reports

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SET 10
Question 1
Read the ATM notice below and answer the question that follows.

1.

The notice above means

A
B
C
D

the machine is out of order

your transaction is unsuccessful
the machine does not have cash
the machine is processing your request

Answer: D (SEP)
Question 2
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

2.

The venue is the

A number of songs to practise
B time of the practice

C
D

Answer: C (SEP)

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place for the practice

purpose of the practice

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Question 3
Read the dialogue below and answer the question that follows.

3.

By saying drop by, the lady is

A saying that she is busy
B asking the man to visit her

C
D

going to fetch the man

dropping her bags there

Answer: B (SEP)
Question 4
Read the label below and answer the question that follows.

4.

One should take the pills

A in the morning
B after lunch

C
D

Answer: B (LEP)

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before lunch
after sleep

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Question 5
Study the pie chart below and answer the question that follows.

READING MATERIALS OF TEENAGE GIRLS BETWEEN 14-18 YEARS OLD

5.

The pie chart shows the

A
B
C
D

hobbies of teenage girls

interests of teenage boys and girls
the machine does not have cash
materials read by teenage girls between 14-18 years old

Answer: C (SEP)
Question 6
Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.
CREDIT CARDS ONLY

6.

This sign is commonly seen at

A food stalls
B the post office

C
D

Answer: D (SEP)

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ticket counters
cashiers

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Question 7
Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.
SPICY FISH NOODLES

Price
Free

7.

: RM8 for 4 packets

: A packet of fish crackers

By buying four packets, we get a

A another packet face
B a free gift

C
D

canned drink
a cup of corn

Answer: B (SEP)
Question 8
Read the label below and answer the question that follows.

8.

The label makes it clear that the tin must not be

A opened by children
B seen by children

Answer: A (SEP)

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used now

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Question 9
Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.

9.

From this sign, we know that we must not enter with

A our shoes on
B noisy shoes

smelly feet

Answer: A (SEP)
Question 10
Read the newspaper headline below and answer the question that follows.

Family of Five Trapped in Burning Building

10. The news report following the above headline will be about a
A flood
B fire

C
D

Answer: B (SEP)

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building
row of houses

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SET 11
Question 1
Read the dialogue below and answer the question that follows.

1.

By blew his top, the lady means her boss was very
A excited
B angry

C
D

bored
disappointed

Answer: B (HEP)
Question 2
Look at the book cover below and answer the question that follows.

2.

This book is about

A buying pets
B dog and cats

C
D

Answer: C (SEP)

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taking care of exotic pets

choosing the pet we want

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Question 3
Study the poster below and answer the question that follows.

3.

The word annual means

A every day
B every year

C
D

every week
every month

Answer : B (SEP)
Question 4
Read the headline below and answer the question that follows

4.

The newspaper headline tells us that

A
B
C
D

the durian growers want it to rain

the durians grow better in the rain
the durian growers benefit from the rain
the durian growers make money in the rain

Answer : C (SEP)
Question 5
Read the note below and answer the question that follows.

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5.

What probably happened to the family pets?

A
B
C
D

They ran away

They were poisoned
They drowned in the river
They were moved to a safer location

Answer : C (HEP)
Question 6
Study the book cover and answer the question that follows.

6.

The book is about

A staying healthy
B appreciating your feet

C
D

how to look after your feet

how to prevent painful feet

Answer : C (SEP)
Question 7
Read the conversation below and answer the question that follows.

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7.

The phrase Try to look on the bright side means

A Try to be very brave
B Try to think positively

C
D

Try to look for a new job

Try to get into the sunlight

Answer : B (SEP)
Question 8
Study the information below and answer the question that follows.

8.

The book is about

A time-tables
B examination tips

C
D

time management
doing well in an examination

Answer : C (SEP)
Question 9
Read the headline below and answer that follows.

9.

The phrase all out means involving all the

A time
B effort

Answer : B (SEP)

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money

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Question 10
Read the poster below and answer the question that follows.

10. Compassion Home provides food and shelter for

A the less educated
B the under-privileged

C
D

children with disabilities

people who are terminally ill

Answer : B (SEP)

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