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PAPER 1 (013): COMPREHENSION - SECTION A AND B
PAPER 2 (014): WRITING SECTION A, B AND C
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PAPER 1 (013): COMPREHENSION - SECTION A AND B

SECTION A: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
SECTION B: SOCIAL EXPRESSION AND READING COMPREHENSION

EXAMPLE 1
SECTION A
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

Questions 1-5

Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.

1. They walked ____ the river until they reached the town.

A of B along C under D through

2. They went to _____ Kuala Lumpur to see ____KLCC tower.

A -,an B an, - C -, the D a, the

3. The boys ran to the water cooler and helped_____ to some cool water.

A herself B yourself C themselves D yourselves

4. Please give me a____ string to tie the box. This string is not ____enough.

A long, long B longer, long C longest, long D longer, longest

5. The sun is shining _____although it is raining.

A clearly B brightly C dully D hotly

SECTION A
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

Question 6

Choose the most suitable proverb.

6. This task is very difficult, but I will complete it. Like they say,_____

A you can't always get what you want

B hope for the best, prepare for the worst

C when the going gets tough, the tough get going

D the early bird catches the worm

SECTION A
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

Questions 7-9

Choose the best answer for each blank.

A mother turtle lays her eggs ____(7) the soft sand. She covers them ____(8) sand. Then she leaves_____(9) there. She goes back to the sea. The sun keeps the eggs warm until they hatch.

7. A in B over C under D against

8. A from B of C with D till

9. A they B its C it D them

SECTION A
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

Question 10

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning of the underlined word.

10. They ran across the broad bridge to the other side.

A thin B narrow C long D short

SECTION A
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

Question 11

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

A Look! There's Ann. She's waiting for a bus.

B Look, There's Ann! She's waiting for a bus.

C Look there's Ann, She’s waiting for a bus.

D Look! there's Ann. She's waiting for a bus.

SECTION A
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

Questions 12-15

Look at the picture and read the passage carefully. Based on the picture and the passage, choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

An airport is a busy place where planes land and take off. People take flights to travel to different parts of the country or world. _____(12) aeroplanes also transport mail ______ (13) cargo to other places. Only trained pilots ______ (14) allowed to control an aeroplane. If you want to_____ (15) a pilot, you have to study very hard and get training.

12. A Much B Some C Any D A little

13. A then B but C if D or

14. A is B are C was D were

15. A become B became C becomes D becoming

SECTION A
READING COMPREHENSION

Questions 16-20

Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Ducks, geese and swans belong to the wildfowl or large group of birds. They are usually found near water and webbed feet, short legs, long necks and short tails.

There are several groups of ducks. There are the dabbling ducks, the diving ducks, the perching ducks, eiders, sawbills, stiff-tails and shelduck. These ducks have different physical features and also different habitats. Some are herbivores, some carnivores and a small figure areomnivores.

Geese on the other hand, are more like swans. Geese often live in pairs and groups.

True geese are only found in the northern hemisphere. They graze on grass and other vegetation. At night, they roost on open water. There are two types of geese, namely the grey geese and the black geese.

Swans have long necks with more vertebrate than any other animal. This gives them flexibility and allows them to reach plants up to about a metre below the surface of water.

Swans feed on grass and water plants. Swans usually live in pairs and they tend to remain loyal to each other for life. They are said to be able to live up to twenty years or more.

16. Ducks, geese and swans are _____

A amphibians B crustaceans C wildfowls D reptiles

17. Which of the following does not belong to the duck family?

A Grey geese B Shelduck C Sawbills D Eiders

18. The word habitats in the above passage refers to ______ .

A the way that the fowls graze

B the place where the fowls live

C the style that they look for plants

D the food that the fowls eat

19. From the passage, we can say that the geese can be classified as

A herbivores B omnivores C carnivores D all of the above

20. Where do the geese sleep at night?

A They roost on the surface of the water.

B They sleep on the soft sand on the ground.

C They have special coops for them.

D They perch on tree branches.

EXAMPLE
SECTION A: SOCIAL EXPRESSION (QUESTION 21) AND READING COMPREHENSION (QUESTION 16-20, (22 -23) AND (24-25))

SOCIAL EXPRESSION / QUESTION 16Question 21

Based on the given pictures, give the correct answers in full sentences.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.

READING COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 22

Question 22

Read the story below and answer the questions that follow.

The Old Farmer's Treasure

Once, there lived an old farmer and his four sons. The farmer was hard-working and worked daily on his farm. However, his four sons lazed about and wasted their time. One day, the old farmer fell sick. He called his sons. He told them. "Sons, I have something for all of you."

"What is it. Father? What is it?” the sons asked greedily. "I have something for you on the farm.” the father told them. "Is it treasure? Where is the treasure?" they asked again greedily. The old man nodded and said. “Tree... tree and drew his last breath.

After the old man passed away, the four sons went to the farm. It was very big. "Which tree did Father bury the treasure?" the eldest son asked. "Let's dig all the trees," said another. "That's a good idea," said all of them. So they dug almost all the tress. But there was no treasure. They were tired of digging all the trees except for one big tree.

"This must be the tree, this must be the tree!" they cried. So they dug the big tree. Finally they found a big trunk. "Open it, open it! They screamed. When it was opened, there were seeds, plenty of seeds. They were tired and disappointed. They sat down to rest. They looked around and saw their farm was ploughed. It was just nice for them to plant the seeds. So they did just that. The crops grew. They sold the crops and . became rich. The eldest brother told others, "Brothers, now we know what treasure that Father was talking about."

Questions (a)-(b)

Tick (/) the correct answer.

(a) The old man worked hard while his sons .

worked hard with him
lazed about and wasted time
looked for treasure

(b) The most suitable proverb for the story is

as you sow, so you shall reap
a hungry man is an angry man
charity begins at home

Questions (c)-(e)

Write your answers in the spaces provided.

_____________________________________________

(d) Do you think the old man was wise? Why?

_____________________________________________

(e) Do you think that the four sons learned a lesson? Why?

_____________________________________________

READING COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 22

Question 23

Read the advertisement and answer the questions that follow.

Questions (a)-(b)

Tick (/) the correct answer.

(a) If Rosni likes chocolate, she would choose the _____.

Strawberry Cake
Chocolate Cake
Banana Cake

(b) Rani wants a special fruit cake. What should she do?

Order two days ahead.
Call and ask for the cake.
Walk in to buy it.

Question (c)

Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B .An example is given below.

Questions (d)-(e)

Write your answers in the spaces provided.

(d) What cakes can you buy from this bakery?

____________________________________

(e) What do you have to do if you wanted to order a fruitcake weighing 2 kg, with fresh cream and strawberry toppings? Explain.

___________________________________________

________________________________________

SECTION B

READING COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 24-25

Question 24

Tick (/) the correct answer.

(a) Lina and June are at the supermarket. They will get a ______ if they buy a handbag.

50% more
second handbag for free
50% discount

(b) 'Imported' means

goods made overseas and sold locally
goods made locally and sold overseas
goods bought locally and sold overseas

Question 24 and 25

Study the advertisement and read the dialogue below.
Answer the questions that follow.

Lina: Which one do you like best?

June: I don't know. This non-leather one is nice but it only comes in red.

Lina: What about this leather handbag?

June: It’s nice too but isn't it a bit too small?

Lina: Then you should take the non-leather handbag.

June: It's locally made. I prefer imported handbags.

Question 25

Write your answers in the spaces provided.

(a) Why didn't June like the leather handbag?

___________________________

(b) What kind of handbag does June prefer?

___________________________

Answer

SECTION A

1.	B	6. C	11. A	16. C
2.	C	7 A	12. B	17. A
3.	C	8. C	13. D	18. B
4.	B	9. D	14. B	19. A
5.	B	10. B	15. A	20. A

SECTION B

Question 21

(a) Do you know the way to the stadium?

(b) What is the capital of Philippines?

Question 22

(a)lazed about and wasted time

(b)as you sow, so you shall reap

(c)He said he had something for them in the farm. (Accept any possible answer)

(d)He was a wise man. He said to look something in the tree. This message had forced the greedy sons to plough the land and dig all the trees in the farm.

(e)Yes. They realized that the treasure their father meant was to work the farm and plant the seeds.

Question 23

(a)Chocolate Cake

(b)Order two days ahead.

(c)The toppings for the chocolate cake is chocolate and walnuts. The weight of the three cakes are all the same. All the cakes are sponge cakes.

(d) (Accept any possible answer)

(e) (Accept any possible answer)

Question 24

(a) 50% discount

(b) goods made overseas and sold locally

Question 25

(a) June did not like the leather handbag because it was too small.

(b) She prefers small size and imported handbags.

PAPER 1 (013): COMPREHENSION - SECTION A AND B

SECTION A: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

SECTION B: SOCIAL EXPRESSION AND READING COMPREHENSION

EXAMPLE 2

SECTION A

GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

Comprehension / Pemahaman (013)

One hour and fifteen minutes

This paper consists of two sections: Section A and Section B.

You are required to answer all questions in both sections.

Each question in Section A is followed by four options, A, B, C and D. For each question, choose only one answer.

SECTION A / [20 marks]

Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.

1. A helicopter is smaller than an aeroplane, _____ it?

A is B are C isn't D aren't

2. The electric bulb was invented Thomas Edison.

A by B at C to D with

3. _____ trains over there have just arrived from Johor.

A This B That C These D Those

4. The wheels of a bicycle spokes.

A has B had C have D having

5. A submarine is ____ underwater boat.

A a B an C the D -

Choose the most suitable proverb.

6 If we help one another, we will be able to finish the work quickly. As the saying goes, ______

A many hands make light work

B the more haste, the less speed

C birds of a feather flock together

D do not count your chickens before they are hatched

Choose the best answer for each blank.

Hazri and Paul are going to watch a football match. The match will ______ (7) at four o'clock. It is still early _____ (8) they stop by a restaurant to eat first. After that, they walk to the stadium. Along the way, they see _____ (9) football supporters carrying the flags of their favourite team.

7. A start B Starts C started D starting

8. A if B so D since D although

9. A much B many C little D any

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

10. I did not buy that watch because it was too expensive.

A dark B tight C heavy D cheap

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

11.
A Whose wallet, was stolen this morning?

B Whose wallet was stolen this morning?

C Whose wallet was stolen this morning.

D whose wallet was stolen this morning?

Look at the picture and choose the best answer.

Liyana and her friend, Surina, like to play the congkak over the weekend. The word congkak ____(12) mental calculations in the old Malay language. The congkak board is usually made out of teak _____(13) mahogany wood. The board _____ (14) about five to fifteen holes for each player. Each player will put tamarind seeds ____(15) these holes. The player who wins the most seeds becomes the winner.

12. A mean B means C meant D meaning

13. A or B so C but D and

14. A has B had C have D having

15. A by B at C in D on

Questions 16 to 20

Read the dialogue below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Reporter: Sophie, congratulations! You did very well in the recent SEA Games.

Sophie: Thank you.

Reporter: Would you mind telling the audience what is your practice routine like?

Sophie: Well, my day begins at 5.00 a.m. First, I will perform some warm-up exercises. Then, I will go for distance running.

Reporter: Why do you need to go for distance running?

Sophie: Well, distance running helps build my stamina. I also do a lot of stretching and muscle-relaxing exercises that help my body to be more flexible.

Reporter: I see. Is lifting weights part of your practice routine as well?

Sophie: Yes. Many gymnastics routines require us to build the correct muscles. That is why we need to lift weights.

Reporter: By the way, are you on any special diet?

Sophie: It is important for a gymnast not to be too heavy. Therefore, I eat several small meals a day. I usually have egg whites for breakfast, a small piece of chicken for lunch, small snacks of cheese and vegetables in between meals and maybe, some fish and fruit for dinner.

Reporter: That is quite a strict diet. How do you stick to it?

Sophie: Through a lot of discipline and self-motivation.

Reporter: I really admire your perseverance. Thank you for the interview.

Sophie: You are welcome.

16. What does Sophie do before going for a run?

A She eats several small meals.

B She does a lot of weight training.

C She does muscle-relaxing exercises.

D She does some some warm-up exercises.

17. Distance running helps Sophie to _____

A build her stamina B build her muscles C lift heavy weights

D do a lot of stretching exercises

18. What does Sophie eat in between meals?

A Egg whites

B Fish and fruit

C A small piece of chicken

D Small snacks of cheese and vegetables

19. The phrase a strict diet shows that Sophie controls the _____

A price of food that she eats

B taste of food that she eats

C weight of food that she eats

D amount of food that she eats

20. From the dialogue, we know that Sophie is a _____

A gymnast B weightlifter C sports coach D marathon runner

SECTION B /[30 marks]

Question 21

Based on the given pictures, give the correct answers in full sentences. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Read the newspaper report below and answer the questions that follow.

SEREMBAN, Sunday: The orphans from Sunshine Children's Home were very happy yesterday. As part of the Christmas celebrations, caring Malaysians donated a lot of presents and food to them. The donation campaign was organised by The Daily Planet.

Sharon Koh, the director of the home said that they received rice, dried prawns, canned food, cooking oil and milk powder. The supplies would last for three months. Besides food, the public also donated school uniform, shoes and school bags. Danny Goh from Gemas got his colleagues at his legal firm to donate a new computer to the orphanage.

"The children are very excited about the computer. All they need are free computer lessons now. Perhaps someone will make their wish come true," said Sharon Koh.

The Daily Planet staff brought toys and books to the orphanage. Editor Sarah also organised a party for the orphans. She said, “We gave them a lot of books as Christmas presents. We want to remind them that books are their best friends."

Question 22

Tick (/) the correct answer.

(a) What is the newspaper report mainly about?