PART 1

Questions 1 to 8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each
question, mark the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet.
1. Based on Arman’s message, which of the
following is true?
A Julia had never joined the neighbourhood
garage sale before.
B Julia doesn’t need to do anything if she
wants to join the neighbourhood garage
sale.
C Julia wants to sell new goods during the
neighbourhood garage sale.

2. Which of the following is true?

A One way a person can help the pet
shelter is by volunteering there.
B The pet shelter does not have unlimited
sources.
C The pet shelter accepts any animals
except cats and dogs.

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Based on this notice, what customers who want to dine in La Gourmandin from November until
December should not do?
A They should wait for next month.
B They should go before the date in the notice.
C They should force La Gourmandin Bistro Management to reopen faster.

4 From the news here, we know that if the haze reaches

‘Very Unhealthy’ Air Pollution Index (API)
A Outdoor activities in educational institutions must
be continued for the time being.
B NADMA starts discussing about cloud seeding to
induce rainfall.
C Educational institutions in Malaysia will close
down immediately.

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5. Based on the warning, what is the best action
should be taken if people encounter the wild
elephants?
A They should walk away and stay silent to
avoid disturbing the authorities.
B They should contact police department or
Department of Wildlife.
C They should keep an eye on them from a
safe distance.

6. Based on the conversation, we know Ellie is

a good sister because
A She does not want to burden her father
with her hobby by finding part-time jobs.
B She immediately asks about her sibling’s
financial situation when she heard from
their Mum.
C She shows understanding when her
sibling explains about the reason for the
part-time job applications.

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7 Based on the advertisement, which of the
following is not true?
A You need to pay extra for flight ticket.
B You will spend time exploring various
locations in Italy.
C If you are on a budget, this package is
the right holiday package for you.

8.

From the news report above, we know that

A The salon owner and her staff caught the robbers on camera.
B The robbers are ready to be sentenced under the Section 394 of the Penal Code.
C The robbery suspects were caught due to their own carelessness.

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 Part 2

Question 9 to 18 are based on the following passage.

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in the blank. For
each question, mark your answer on the answer sheet.

True Crime

On a cold December day in 2000, three friends were fishing when one of them (0)
noticed something floating by the shore. At first, he ___(9)___ it was a log, but as he
___(10)___ he saw what looked like hair. The fisherman shouted to one of his friends, who
poked the object with his rod___(11)___ he was watching nervously. It was a dead body.

The fishermen called the police, who carefully removed the corpse of a man from the
water. A noose was around his neck, and his hands were ___(12)___behind his back. The
police officers who were sent to _____(13)______ the case examined the noose thoroughly.
Part of the rope, as if it had been cut with a knife, had once connected his hands to his neck,
binding the man in a backward cradle, an excruciating position—the slightest wiggle would
have caused the noose to ___(14)___further. There was no doubt that the man had been
murdered. Initially, the police thought that he had been strangled and then dumped in the river,
but an examination of fluids in his lungs ___(15)___ signs of drowning, which meant that he
was probably still alive when he was dropped into the water.

The victim - tall, with long dark hair and blue eyes - seemed to match the description
of a thirty-five-year-old businessman named Dariusz Janiszewski, who had lived in the city of
Wroclaw, sixty miles away, and who had been ___(16)___ missing by his wife nearly four
weeks earlier. He was last seen on November 13th, in downtown Wroclaw. When the police
___(17)___ Janiszewski’s wife to see if she could identify the body, she was too distraught to
look, and so Janiszewski’s mother did instead. She immediately recognized her son’s flowing
hair and the birthmark ___(18)___ his chest.

Adapted from True Crime – A postmodern murder mystery by David Grann

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0 A notice B notices C noticed D noticing

9 A think B thinks C thought D thinking

10 A drew out B drew closer C drew in D drew further

11 A while B since C so D whether

12 A folded B stuck C clipped D bound

13 A cover up B look into C run into D turn in

14 A tighten B loosen C wriggle D close

15 A assumed B guessed C revealed D exposed

16 A shared B told C updated D reported

17 A summoned B asked C demanded D instructed

18 A from B above C in D on

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 Part 3
You are going to read a story adapted from a magazine. For questions 19 to 26, choose the
correct answer (A, B, C or D).
I could not remember the day I met Gina, when Gina suddenly stood and spoke up
my wife of thirty years, but I could vividly for me.
recall the day we became friends. If it was Gina told Noah that she saw me
not for Noah, our classmate, I would not coming to school very early to do our
have met the kindest soul that I could ever Science project before school started.
meet. Ironically, Gina was not in my good Noah sneered at her and told everyone that
books before that fateful incident. he was sure that I only did my work for 10
Gina and I had been working in the minutes before school started. Gina said
same group for our Form 5 Science project she told the truth but Noah ignored her. He
when we were in secondary school. She turned to me and glared. I swore my
did not contribute much and was always innocence. I was fuming mad but before I
giving excuses for not completing her part could react, Gina rushed towards Noah and
of the work on time. I lost my patience one screamed very loudly, telling him that he
day and shouted at her in front of our was rude and unreasonable. She swore
classmates. I was furious as I felt that she that she had told me the truth before
was irresponsible and selfish. Even when storming off.
she started to show commitment and did There was a moment of silence as
her work, I was nasty towards her. I everyone was taken aback by what had
criticised her work for not being up to the happened, including Noah. He went back
standard, tossed her work at her and told to his seat and so he did all of us. During
her to find another group to work with recess, I took our Science project and
before storming off. started working on it. I did not know how to
A few days after that, it was my turn improve it further as I had given my best
being screamed at. Noah stomped into the effort in doing it that morning. Gina
class after recess, headed straight at me appeared and offered to help me. I was
and confronted me regarding our Science amazed at how fast and good she was at
project. He was disappointed with my work her work. In no time, Gina had improved on
and scolded me for taking him for granted. what I have done. She took our Science
I was flabbergasted and could only stare project and gave it to Noah. Noah looked at
blankly at him, speechless. My silence it and nodded his head, muttering his
made Noah furious and he started thanks to Gina. Noah then came to me and
screaming at me. At that particular moment, apologised for over-reacting. I also
I felt extremely embarrassed and apologised to Gina for being insensitive to
humiliated. Our classmates began to her difficulties in completing her work due
gather around, demanding an to her family’s financial crisis. I offered my
explanation from Noah instead of me. I friendship and Gina accepted it with a smile.
was relieved that my classmates did not That was the day I gained a new
take Noah’s words blindly. friend whom I had cherished till her passing
As he was explaining how he was yesterday. As I placed her photograph
the only one who put all the hard work in closed to my chest, I closed my eyes with
our Science project, I saw our classmates tears on my cheeks, reminiscing all the
smirking at Noah instead of empathising sweet memories I shared with her.
him. I was secretly glad that nobody
believed him. He was a braggart whom we
all despised. Often, he would boast on how
smart and diligent he was. He often
claimed credit for our group project. I was
about to open my mouth to explain how I
had given my best to our Science project

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19. In paragraph 2, how was the writer’s relationship with Gina?
A. He ignored Gina.
B. He respected Gina.
C. He looked down on Gina.
D. He was interested in Gina.

20. In paragraph 3, why did the writer use the phrase demanding on explanation from Noah
instead of me?
A. The other students sympathised Noah.
B. Noah was furious and screamed at the writer.
C. Noah was a better speaker compared to the writer.
D. The other students did not believe what Noah had said.

21. In paragraph 4, what was the proof that nobody felt nobody felt sorry for Noah?
A. They despised Noah.
B. He was a smart and diligent student.
C. Gina spoke up for the writer and instead of supporting Noah.
D. They were smirking when Noah explained how he was the only one who put in all the
hard work in his group’s Science project.

22. Why did Gina scream loudly at Noah in front of everyone?

A. Noah was glaring at Gina.
B. Noah made the writer very angry.
C. Noah sneered at the writer’s explanation.
D. Noah ignored Gina when Gina was speaking to him.

23. What made Noah go back to his seat in Paragraph 6?

A. He was afraid of Gina.
B. He was shocked and felt humiliated.
C. He was angry that everyone kept quiet.
D. He was satisfied that he had made Gina mad.

24. How did the writer feel about Gina after incident?
A. Envious of Gina’s courage.
B. Thankful that Gina stood up for him.
C. Relieved that Gina did not take revenge on him.
D. Angry that Gina did not give him a chance to react to Noah.

25. In the last paragraph, why did the writer place her photograph close to his chest?
A. He missed his wife.
B. He wanted to recall the face of his friend.
C. He was trying to forget his memories of her.
D. He wanted to show how much he cherishes his wife.

26. What is the purpose of the writer writing this article?

A. To remember his life with his wife.
B. To prove how hatred can change into love.
C. To grieve for his wife who has just passed away.
D. To share memories of how he became friends with his wife.

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 Part 4
(6 marks)
Questions 27 to 32

You are going to read an article about the importance of environment. Six sentences
have been removed from the story. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which
fits each gap (27 to 32). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
For each question, mark the correct answer (A to H) on your answer sheet.

The Importance of Environment

The environment is all that surrounds us. 27. It includes many forces that are physical,
chemical and other natural forces. These living things live in their environment. 28. In the
environment, there are various interactions between the animals, plants, water, soil and
other living and many non-living things present in nature. Since everything is a part of this
environment of something else, we use the term environment talking about various things.
People in different fields use this term differently.

The environment is very important for every living being. No one can survive without the
environment. It matters a lot because planet earth is the only home for human beings. 29.
Humanity’s entire life-supporting system totally depends on the well-being of all the
species living the earth.

We call it the biosphere. Biosphere means one global ecological system under which all living
things are depending upon each other relatively. In the ecosystem or overall biosphere, there
are some smaller ecosystems. 30.

An ecosystem has both living and non-living parts. It can be terrestrial or aquatic. 31. It
explains the valuing ecosystem services: towards better environmental decision making that
is available through the National Academy Press.

A healthy ecosystem consists of all the chemical elements and nutrients that circulate in a
cycle while supporting billions of species. 32. It also happens during their eating, going
about their lives and even though their deaths. In this process creation of a variety of goods
and services takes place that is very useful for human beings. To conclude, we can say
that humans are a major source of environmental issues. Healthy ecosystems are
depending on us!

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A It provides food, air, water and millions of other things.

B The non-living things are like soil, water, air, nutrients, and living elements are the
plants, micro-organisms, animals and human beings.

C They consistently react with it and adapt themselves according to the conditions in their
environment.

D It can be a living or a non-living thing.

E These sub-ecosystems which consist of rainforests, deserts, oceans and the tundra can be
affected if any parts of biosphere is disturbed.

F The ecosystems are affected if the biosphere is disturbed by humans.

G The species helps in the process of cycling the elements when they produce any food.

H The non-living things are like soil, water, air and nutrients.

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(8 marks)

Questions 33 to 40
We interviewed six pupils about some ideas as gifts.
Read the following information on each idea and answer the questions that follow.

A-Saliza 15 years old

I love jewellery so I think bangles, earrings and bracelets are good choices for girls
or women. Teenagers can choose costume jewellery made from silver, beads, or
even gold-plated items. They can be available at affordable prices if compared to
gold pieces. However, gold items can be given to someone close to you like your
mother. Although expensive, they can also be an investment!
B- Adam, 14 years old
For me, books can be the best gift for young children, teens, and adults. They can
provide knowledge, learning experience, pleasure, and relaxation. Those who love
reading will treasure the gift which will always be a reminder of the person giving it.
C- Delaila, 17 years old
Gift vouchers can be useful. I prefer them because people can make use of the gifts
to purchase things of their own choices within a particular store or outlet depending
on the value of the vouchers. I can also decide the amount that I want to buy as
gifts.
D - Maria, 17 years old
I prefer gifts that I can make, just for some personal touch. I would buy chocolates,
plants or flowers and arrange them into bouquets or boxes. Sometimes, I bake
cakes or biscuits. I also do handicrafts like photo frames, patch work or artificial
flowers.
E- Kim Hock, 16 years old
I think gadgets are good ideas for young people who want to keep up with the latest
technology. They include telephones, speakers, wireless earbuds, power banks,
laptops, or GoPro cameras, just to name a few. The more expensive gifts are usually
reserved for loved ones and family members.
F- Ranjit, 16 years old
I like to give items which can be personalised. Names can be engraved on pens,
bags and pictures can be printed on T-shirts, among other things. The service for
engraving or printing can be easily available nowadays at reasonable cost. I can
also create designs of my own!

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Questions 33 to 36
Which paragraph (A-F) describes some information on the gifts?
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Statements Paragraph
33 “I love to give presents which I can make myself.”

34 “Let’s buy Mom something special for this

mementos occasion.”
35 “Your brother will love to have this gift to replace
his old outdated one.”
36 “The newly-weds can redeem them to buy
something that they still do not have yet.”

Questions 37 to 40
Complete the notes below using information from the text. Choose no more than one
word from the text for each answer. Mark your answers on the separate answer
sheet.

Presents and gifts for special events

Birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, and special events usually come with

celebrations. Wealthy people can afford expensive gadgets or gold jewellery which
can be good for future (37)_____________________. However, (38)
____________________things can be made as souvenirs for occasions like family
days, or reunions. Whatever gifts that have been received, even a novel or a simple
short storybook many will (39) _______________________them for some time unless
the gifts are (40) ____________________which should be consumed or they become
spoilt if they are left on shelves.

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