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Bahasa
Inggeris
Kertas 1
Ogos 2008
1 jam

PERSIDANGAN KEBANGSAAN PENGETUA-PENGETUA

SEKOLAH MENENGAH MALAYSIA (PKPSM) KEDAH

PEPERIKSAAN PERCUBAAN PMR 2008

BAHASA INGGERIS

Kertas 1

Satu jam

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Arahan:
1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 40 soalan.

2. Jawab semua soalan.

3. Tiap-tiap soalan diikuti oleh empat pilihan jawapan, iaitu A, B, C dan D. Bagi
setiap soalan, pilih satu jawapan sahaja. Hitamkan semua jawapan anda
pada kertas jawapan objektif yang disediakan.
Instructions:

1. The question paper consists of 40 questions.

2. Answer all questions.

3. Each question is followed by four options, A, B, C and D. For each question,

choose only one answer. Blacken all your answers on the answer sheet
provided.

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 16 halaman bercetak.

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Questions 1 - 10 are based on the information given.

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We serve the best

noodles in town.
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1 What is the purpose of the notice above?

A To serve noodles
B To advertise the town
C To promote their noodles
D To attract visitors to town

Helpline
Help4u provides free service to those between 13 and 19
years old on issues related to studies, family, relationship
etc. For details, call 04-5566778

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

A Anyone can ask for assistance.

B One must pay to receive advice.

C Students may write in to ask for help.

D Teenagers can seek help on their studies.

www.audiblekids.com offers
a collection of 4000 audio books "~'"
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3 The website above is useful for those who are interested in

A listening to stories
B surfing the Internet
C visiting bookshops

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4D/3N SARA W AK EXPLORATION

.:. Visit Orang Utan Sanctuary

.:. Explore Niah Caves
.:. Enjoy Sarawak cuisine

Depart:

Nov 24,30/ Dec 12,22,27

From RM788

4 'Depart' in the above advertisement means

A visit
B start
C leave
D arrive

Si:ore
Special Grocery Promotion
at
esc
CITRA
SHOPPING CENTRE

5 The promotion above would attract those who want to buy

A sports shoes
B ladies' clothes
C office furniture
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D household goods
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It's so easy to win!

No purchase required.

Just pick your

3 favourite local books for each of the two categories:

fiction and non-fiction.

Submit a catchy slogan and

you stand to win attractive prizes.

6 What should you do to win a prize?

A You need to buy local books.

B You must only choose 3 favourite books.

C You have to pick your favourite book title.

D You ought to send in your entry with a slogan.

The Temengor Forest needs your help!

For each shopping bag refused,
THE GREEN SHOP donates RM 0.50
to the
Save Temengor Forest Campaign!
So, bring your own.

7 THE GREEN SHOP is encouraging the public to

A save money
B cut down trees
C bring their own shopping bags
D donate 50 sen to the campaign
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I fP I TRIED nus JACKET ON IN THE , THE JACKET OR Tl-IE \

DRESSING ROOM BUT IT DIDN'T FIT. DRESSING ROOM?

8 From the cartoon strip above, we can conclude that the

A jacket is new
B customer is too fat
C shopkeeper is polite
o dressing room is very big

Social Problems Among Teenagers

9 From the pie chart above, what is the most serious problem?
A Skipping lessons
B Taking harmful drugs
C Destroying public amenities
o Loitering in shopping complexes [l.ihat sebelah
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• FEMALE SIAMESE CAT

• 2 YEARS OLD
• WHITE WITH BROWN MARKINGS

LAST SEEN IN TAMAN SURIA JAYA, SUNGAI PETANI

Responds to the name : JUSTICE

ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION

PLEASE CONTACT: 019-4149007

REWARD OFFERED

10 Which of the following statements is true?

A The cat was found in the park.
S Justice is looking for his missing cat.
e The pet is a female with white and black spots.
o The person who finds the missing cat will be rewarded.

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Questions 11 - 18 are based on the following text.

Whether it is on (11) sports field, in the classroom or out in the backyard,
competition can provide children with plenty of opportunities for having fun and learning new
skills. As part of a sports team, for example, (12) will likely learn about time
management. They also learn about self-discipline (13) good sportsmanship.
Besides getting in shape and spending time with friends, they will also learn that success
can depend on how well they work (14) others.

____(15) a competition has its advantages, there can be weaknesses too.

When winning and recognition (16) a child's only goals, the fun is left out of the
activity. Children (17) develop a healthy attitude towards competition. They
ought to be taught that enjoying an activity does not mean being the best at it. In every
competition, there (18) only one winner and all the other competitors are losers.
It is not a shame to lose.

11 A an 15 A However
B the B Although
C any C Moreover
D some D Nevertheless

12 A it 16 A become
B we B became
C she C becomes
D they D becoming

13 A or 17 A could
B but B might
C and C would
D thus J' should

14 A for 18 A is
B with B are
C around C was
D against D were
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Questions 19 - 21

Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

Siew Mei When I look back on (19) my early years, I'm grateful to have
such wonderful parents. We were not rich yet our parents
were determined to give us the best education.
Maria Look at you now. You're a successful lawyer. You have
lived up to (20) your family's expectations.
Siew Mei I'm happy for what I've achieved. I have to repay them for
what they have given me.
Maria Do you have any regrets?
Siew Mei None at all. My parents managed to put aSide (21) some
money for our education even though they had to give up their
comfort. Now it's our turn to care for them in their twilight
years.

19 look back on
A think

~ recall
C search
D consider

20 lived up to

PI met
B gained
C reached
D satisfied

21 put aside
A donate
B place
c/ save
D give
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Questions 22 - 24

Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

Jamilah and Primala are discussing their coursework.

Jamilah Primala, have you completed your Geography coursework?

Primala No, I'm too caught up with my basketball training. Every evening,

I have practice and I have forgotten about it.

Jamilah Primala, you must get into your head (22) that you need a proper time­
table. You can't spend all your time on games and neglect your studies.
Primala I know that but by the time I get home I'm half-dead (23). I don't
have any more energy left. What shall I do?
Jamilah You have to divide your time. You're already in trouble with Pn. Maimun.
I'll help you to complete your coursework but you have to step on it (24)
and do it every day after school. It's due next week.
Primala Thanks a million, Jamilah. lowe you one.

22 get into your head

A follow
B believe
C recognise

.> understand

23 half-dead
A hurt
B sleepy
C defeated
J)/ exhausted

24 step on it

s-: hurry up

B be aware

C work harder

D get involved

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Questions 25 - 28 are based on the following poster.

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In Conjunction with "WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY"
The Nature Club of SMK Dato' Jebat

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(3 JUNE -9 JUNE)

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EXCITING ACTIVITIES AWAIT YOU!!!
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• Singing competition
H H
L E • Model making competition­

I using recyclable materials

G W • Essay writing competition

H E • Protect the environment ­

T E
K drama

0 • Slide Show
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* Cash rewards will be given to the societies with the highest collection of the
following items:­
• old newspapers (RM 300)

• plastic bottles (RM 200)

• aluminium cans (RM 200)

25 What must be done to get the highest cash rewards?

A Participating in the model making competition
~ Collecting the most copies of old newspapers
C Getting the most number of plastic bottles
D Joining the singing competition

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26 What is the duration of the Environment Week?

A Six days
B Four days
C Seven days
o Three days

27 Why do you think the Nature Club is organising this programme?

A To foster unity among students
B To encourage healthy competition
C To inculcate the habit of saving money
o To instill awareness to protect the environment

28 Which activity will enable the school children to show their creativity?
A Collecting aluminium cans
B Model making competition
C Tree planting event
o Slide show

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Questions 29 - 34 are based on the following passage.

Do you know what happens when a bee stings you? Usually, the sting is left in
the wound with the poison bag attached to it. The poison in the bag will continue to
empty itself into the victim over a period of about 20 minutes or so. Do not try to remove
the sting by pUlling on the bag. You will only succeed in squeezing more poison into the
wound. Instead, use a pen-knife to scrape off the sting with its attached poison-bag.
Stings around the mouth and tongue can be dangerous because of the swelling
which can interfere with breathing. These victims should be referred for professional
advice. After the removal of the sting, the wound should be treated with a weak
ammonia solution or lime (the type which Indians use to chew with betel nut is suitable).
A local steroid ointment also helps to reduce the swelling and pain.
Occasionally, the victim may be allergic to the poison and may develop a severe
reaction. In such a situation, he becomes short of breath, experiences irregular
heartbeats, sweats a lot and may collapse. If this happens, rush the patient to hospital.
Be prepared to give mouth-mouth respiration and cardiac massage if required.

29 What should be used to remove the sting?

A Bag
B Ointment
C Pen knife
D Ammonia solution

30 You cannot remove the sting by pulling on the bag because

A you will worsen the situation
B the poison-bag will detach itself
C it will reduce the swelling and pain
D cardiac massage will have to be carried out

31 The phrase interfere with in the second paragraph means

A check
B affect
C block
D help

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32 In the last paragraph, the situation refers to

A rushing the victim to hospital
B the use of ointment to reduce pain
C the victim developing a severe reaction
D the victims seeking professional advice

33 Which of the following statements is true?

A Lime can be used to treat the wound
B A person stung by a bee will collapse
C Stings may be treated by squeezing the bag
D Mouth-mouth respiration should be given to all victims

34 Mouth-mouth respiration and cardiac massage is given when

A someone chews the betel nut
B one is allergic to the poison
C the swelling is reduced
o a bee stings someone

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Questions 35- 37 are based on the following poem.

The Dead Crow

He saw a dead crow
in a drain

near the post office.

He saw an old man

gasping for air

and a baby barely able to breathe

in a crowded morning clinic.

This land is so rich.

Why should we suffer like this?

I want clean air

for my grandchildren.

I want the damned fools

to leave the forest alone.

I want the trees to grow,

the rivers run free,

and the earth covered with grass.

Let the politicians plan how we may live with dignity,

now and always.

A. Samad Said

35 The dead crow in the drain indicates that

A trees are cut
B the land is crowded
C people are cruel to animals
y pollution has reached a dangerous level

36 The grandchildren in the second stanza refers to the

A fools
B politicians
y future generation
D present population

37 Which word in the poem means self-respect?

V dignity
B barely
C rich
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Questions 38 - 40 are based on the extract from the short story The Pencil.

Zahid accepted his "reward" like a man, all the while staring
wide-eyed at his teacher. Then he returned to his desk. His face
was sad as he contemplated what had happened. Tears began to
roll down his cheeks; he cried silently.
Mr. Jamal was proud of himself because he had solved the
problem with such wisdom. It was exactly like a story from Tales of
a Thousand and One Nights.
Classroom activities returned to normal. Whenever the pupils
were doing their written assignments, Mr. Jamal would use that time
to sit at his desk and read. He said he was preparing for an
examination. While Mr. Jamal was absorbed in his own studies,
Zahid would go over and glare fiercely at his enemy.
"You're really great at lying!"
"Hoorey for you' You got three strokes of the rattan: Hoorey for
you!"
"Hoorey' Hell! You stole my pencil and carved your initial on it.
Then you claimed it was yours. You must think you're pretty smart."

The Pencil
By Ali Majod

38 What "reward" did Zahid get from Mr. Jamal?

A Tales of a Thousand and One Nights
8 Three strokes of rattan
C Written assignments
o Two carved pencils

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39 Zahid glared at his enemy because he was

A angry
B proud
C smart
o sad

40 From the extract, we know that Zahid

A stole the pencil
B lied to his teacher
C was wrongly accused
o was absorbed in his studies

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