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    SECTION A (5 marks)

    Questions 1 10 are based on the information given.

    1. From the notice above, we know thatA. the activities are for those who love nature only

    B. we can ride on the elephant without any payment

    C. we are forbidden to take photographs of the animals

    D. the activities will be carried out throughout the weekend

    . !hat does the sign above mean"

    A. #ife is busy and stressfulB. #ife is hard and difficult

    C. #ife is all about work and money

    D. #ife is not $ust work, money and chasing lu%ury

    &. !hich of the following statements is not true"

    A. 'oodmaid wiper sheets clean well.B. 'oodmaid wiper sheets are made overseas.

    C. 'oodmaid wiper sheets are suitable for untidy people.

    D. 'oodmaid wiper sheets can be used to wipe computer screens.

    (. )he advice given in the proverb is never to

    A. be foolish C. talk bad about other peopleB. let an opportunity go D. be blinded by our own faults

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    Calling all nature lovers! Come celebrate Earth's Day with us at the National Forest Reserve

    Time: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (every day except Monday)

    Bird show Feeding fish xhi!ition "wimming with do#phins Free e#ephant and horse rides

    ntrance is free. Bring yo$r cameras and ta%e snapshots with yo$r favo$rite anima#s.

    *+- )+ #F- )/A0 !+ A0D *+0-2

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    3. !hy couldn4t 5immy go to the party"

    A. A bee entered his eye B. A bee was in his room

    C. A bee stung him in the eye D. A bee was on his bed

    SECTION B (8 marks)

    Questions 6-1 are based on the following text.-ach 6uestion in the te%t below refers to a numbered blank. For each 6uestion, choose the !est ans"er from the

    options A# B, C and $%

    7. A. has B. had C. have D. having

    8. A. from B. with C. by D. for

    9. A. were B. was C. are D. is

    :. A. meant B. mean C. means D. meaning

    1;. A. and B. but C. while D. although

    11. A. by B. from C. through D. of

    1. A. those B. which C. that D. these

    1&. A. using B. use C. uses D. used

    Future successes in school and in life depend very much on how you can think creatively. 2ou can

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    SECTION C (6 marks)

    Questions 1& 16

    Read the text below and choose the!est meaning for the phrases underlined.

    1(. in 'ou nineA. very proud B. e%tremely happy

    C. amaingly dreamy D. very imaginative

    13. *a +asse "it* ,in. 'oorsA. had e%celled in Art B. had $ust scraped throughC. had done very well D. had mediocre grades

    17. t*e a++e o, *is eeA. his beloved wife B. his favorite child

    C. his family members D. his many possessions

    Questions 1/ 1

    Read the conversation below and choose the!est meaning for the phrases underlined.

    18. rainin. 'ats an o.sA. driling slightly B. raining very heavilyC. it is going to rain shortly D. rain that scared the animals

    19. I .et ren'*e

    A. ll get completely wet B. ll slip and fallC. ll be very foolish D. ll be arrested

    1:. Its 2ust a +assin. 'ouA. ts going to rain for days B. )he clouds are gathering overhead

    C. t will stop raining soon. D. )he whole area is going to be flooded.

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    elvam woke up bright and early last aturday. /e was in 'ou nine First of all, he had $ust

    got his E* results. As everyone had e%pected, he *a +asse "it* ,in. 'oors. )hen,came the surprise n the garden was a brand new car t was a gift from his father. Bursting

    with pride, *r rishnan gaed at t*e a++e o, *is eeand said, /appy birthday, son, and

    congratulations on your e%cellent results 2our mother and are so proud of you4

    3rs 4ee an 3rs une are eain. ,or *ome a,ter ,inis*in. t*eir s*o++in.%

    3rs 4ee +h, no ts rainin. 'ats an o.s. /ow on earth am going to get to my car"

    3rs une!here did you park your car"

    3rs 4ee n the open car park down the road. I .et ren'*eif try to run to it.

    3rs une Dont get so stressed, *ei. Its 2ust a +assin. 'ou. #ets have a cup of tea at that

    little cafe while waiting for the rain to stop.

    3rs 4ee 'ood idea

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    SECTION $ ( marks)

    Questions 70-77 are based on the poem given. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

    /ints

    ;. !hat is felt but not seen and starts with the letter Gw4

    1. A phenomena that happens after the rain especially in the afternoons.

    . Another word for Father.

    SECTION E (8 marks)

    Questions 7-78

    tudy the passage below and choose the !est answer for the 6uestions below. 2ou should provide your answers

    in a complete form in the answer sheet provided.

    (

    I oner

    wonder why the grass is green,

    And why the =;>

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    &. !here is the *enara uala #umpur located"

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    (. 0ame two functions of *enara uala #umpur"

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    3. !hen is *enara uala #umpur open for the public and tourist on weekdays"

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    7. 0ame two specialties of *enara uala #umpur compared to other towers in *alaysia.

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    8. !hat service can people use to get to *enara uala #umpur"

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    9. According to the passage, what are the facilities found in *enara uala #umpur"HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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    SECTION ;

    Ans"er a t*e s an $on>ts o, Eatin. ?ro+er

    $O>S

    eatI balanced diet Jcorrect portionI drinkI

    water

    food J cleanI dirtyI sick

    $ON>TS

    notI eat J rats J flies J disease J germs I ill

    muchI $unk food J not good J fat J notI

    vitamins and minerals

    !hen writing your arti'e

    use a the points given

    ea!orateon the given notes to make it more interesting

    make sure it is not ess t*an 170 "ors

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    7% S@33A9 (10 3A9S)

    ead the passage below and complete the following task.

    Cleanliness is very important when we handle food. )here are many ways to ensure that the food

    we prepare is clean and healthy to eat.

    First, we must wash all fruits and vegetables carefully before eating or cooking. !e must nevereat unwashed apples and oranges or unwashed beans and carrots. )he reason is they may still contain

    pesticide which may harm us.

    0ot only must we wash all pots and pans but also dishes, forks and spoons. !e must use clean

    water and soap to do this clearly, this will help remove all germs and bacteria.

    Eersonal cleanliness is also very important. *ake sure that your hair is covered before you begin

    to cook. Always wash your hands with soap and water before you prepare or serve food.

    Finally, remember to keep all food covered. Also keep gardens and drains clean. emember

    ubbish attracts flies and rats. Knclean surroundings too, may lead to diseases.

    !rite a summary on *o" to *ane ,oo

    2our summary must

    Dnot !e more t*an 60 "ors# including the 1; words given below

    Lbe in 'ontinuous "ritin.=not note form>

    Lbe written in oneparagraph

    Kse your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning.Begin your summary as follows

    To ensure that the food we handle is clean, we

    0% 4ITE9AT@9E CO3?ONENT S:O9T STO9 (10 3A9S)

    Based on the short story One is One an A Aone>, choose a character that you like and give reasons on why doyou like the character.

    Erovide evidence from the te%t to support your answer.

    2our response should be

    Dnot ess t*an 50 "ors

    Lin 'ontinuous "ritin. =not in note form>

    EN$ O; Q@ESTION ?A?E9

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