INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1.

This paper consists of three sections:

Section A
Section B
Section C

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10 objective questions
1 structured question
1 essay question

2.

Answer all questions in the booklet.

3.

Answer questions:
Section A in the objective answer sheet provided;
Section B in the space provided in the test booklet; and
Section C in the answer sheets provided.
The test booklet should be handed in at the end of the test.
Booklets which are not handed in at the end of the
test will not be marked by the examiner.
4.

An additional 10 minutes is given to you to read the whole paper

before you begin to answer.

SECTION
A
(10 marks)
B
(10 marks)
C
(20 marks)

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QUESTION NUMBER / MARKS
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THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF 9 PRINTED PAGES AND

AN OBJECTIVE ANSWER SHEE

SECTION A
(10 marks)
Choose the correct answers.
Circle A, B, C or D in the answer sheet provided.
Questions 1 10
Read the following questions and choose the best answer.
1.

2.

3.

Tom was angry, _______ he listened to me patiently.

(A)

and

(B)

so

(C)

but

(D)

since

They turned up early at the stadium _______ not to miss the opening
ceremony.
(A)

as if

(B)

so as

(C)

as though

(D)

even though

They are from the same party, but they dont agree _______ everything.
(A)

on

(B)

to

(C)

for

(D)

with

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5.

6.

7.

My neighbors cat was run _______ by a lorry this morning.

(A)

at

(B)

in

(C)

off

(D)

over

_______ Whats that horrible smell?

(A)

Oh!

(B)

Hey!

(C)

Ah!

(D)

Ugh!

Mother was _______ angry that her face fumed red.

(A)

too

(B)

to

(C)

so

(D)

since

The plane with 102 passengers and crew vanished _______ radar screen
on January 1.
(A)

on

(B)

of

(C)

off

(D)

through

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10.

_______ You must be joking!

(A)

Eh!

(B)

Why!

(C)

That!

(D)

What!

There are excellent road networks _______ Malaysia with road and rail links
to Singapore.
(A)

in

(B)

at

(C)

from

(D)

throughout

_______ I want to throw up.

(A)

Oh, no!

(B)

Oh, my!

(C)

Oh, yes!

(D)

Oh, dear!
(10 marks)

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SECTION B
(10 marks)
Read the following texts and answer the questions that follow.
1.
The colour blue was once believed to prevent bad spirits. Symbolizing
calmness and serenity, blue is regarded as therapeutic to the mind and
body. Blue became very popular with the general public with many
expressions such as blue jeans, blue music, blue moon, blue blood, blue
skin, blue pottery and so on.
Why is blue considered therapeutic?
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(2 marks)
2.
When the weather averages 0 15 degrees, Japans landscape transforms
and bursts into clouds of pink cherry blossoms. This is the merriest time of
the year when the Japanese celebrate the arrival of spring and the start of a
bright future in the year ahead. The cherry blossom or Sakura is not only the
national flower of Japan but also a symbol of the Japanese way of life.
What does the phrase .. bursts into clouds of pink cherry blossoms
mean?
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(2 marks)
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3.
We were all meeting at my grandmothers house to make mango pickle. It
was a yearly ritual and everyone was pleased that I had come to India at the
right time. I regretted my decision clearly. If I had to pick a month, it should
have been anything but blistering July.
Why did the writer regret coming to India in July?
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(2 marks)
4.
Although the position of English may vary considerably in different African
states when compared to African languages, there have been attempts to
strengthen or weaken it in most of them. As the arguments used by
supporters and critics are relatively balanced in most nations, they can be
summarized in the following general discussions. Four arguments were put
forth in favour of English and another four in favour of African languages.
What can we infer about the supporters and critics of English Language with
regards to English Language?
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(2 marks)

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5.
Bar codes represent data in a machine readable form, and are one of the
most efficient means of capturing data automatically. One of the most widely
used bar code is the international article number symbol, called the EAN
symbol, from the initials of the European Article Numbering Association. It is
used in open trade to identify products as they pass from their
manufacturers to wholesalers, distributors, and retailers, and on to the final
customer.
How can EAN help a trader?
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(2 marks)

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SECTION C
(20 marks)
Write your essay in the space provided. Your essay must be between 200 250
words.
Write a letter to a pen pal who has asked you to describe some Malaysian
festivals.
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