A.

Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that
follow.
Like the saying, 'All good things must come to an end', so it was in the case of
our beloved teacher, Mrs. Linda Choo, when she called it a day after having taught
for almost thirty-two years. Before she retired, she was kind enough to grant us an
interview for the school magazine.

Mrs. Choo began her teaching career at Sekolah Menengah Bukit Kayu soon
after obtaining her Diploma in Education from University of Malaya. Five years later
she was posted to Sekolah Menengah Batu Mas and taught there from 1964 to
1970. For the next six years she taught at Sekolah Menengah Jalan Perak before
joining the Sekolah Menengah Raja Muda staff.

When asked why she opted for teaching, Mrs. Choo said that she had always
liked the challenge it posed. Throughout her tenure at our school, she has strived to
improve the standard of English among the students.

Mrs. Choo has also served in the capacity of teacher-advisor to the DebatingClub and the Cultural Union. The 'Speak English Week' held once each term when
students are allowed to speak only English, was her brain-child.

She is full of praise for her former students. "In my opinion," she said, "most of
the students whom I taught were a highly disciplined lot. They had a serious and
positive attitude towards studies and extra-mural activities, resulting in good overall
performance. I personally believe that the recent spate of ill-discipline among
students is a cry for help. Perhaps these students lack attention at home and hope to
find it at school."

Her immediate plan is to treat herself to a holiday in Europe. "After that, I'll have
to adjust to my new life. It's going to be difficult but I don't plan to remain idle. I would
not enjoy that at all it will certainly age me faster!" she quipped.

Her parting advice to both teachers and students alike is "Work hand in hand for
a common goal. Remember, 'when the going gets tough, the tough get going."

1. Which of the following suggests that Mrs. Choo is going to stop teaching?

A.
B.
C.
D.

All good things must come to an end.

she called it a day.
for almost thirty-two years
kind enough to grant us an interview

2. Where did Mrs. Choo graduate from?

A. Sekolah Menengah Bukit Kayu
B. University of Malaya
C. Sekolah Menengah Batu Mas
D. Sekolah Menengah Raja Muda
3. When was Mrs. Choo with the Sekolah Menengah Bukit Kayu staff?
A. 1960 1964
B. 1959 1964
C. 1963 1970
D. 1976 1991
4. From the passage we can deduce that Mrs. Choo taught
A. Mathematics
B. Geography
C. History
D. English
5. How often was the 'Speak English Week' held?
A. Once a week
B. Once a month
C. Once a term
D. Once a year
6. Which of the following is generally not true of students at Sekolah Menengah
Raja Muda?
A. They are highly disciplined.
B. They are talented.
C. They are ill-disciplined.
D. They are good overall students.
7. Mrs. Choo believes that some students misbehave at school because
A. they have nothing better to do
B. they are neglected at home
C. they wish to show off
D. they want to be popular
8. After retirement, Linda Choo is going to
A. remain idle
B. find a new job
C. go on a holiday
D. give tuition
B. Fill in the blanks correctly

(i) Last week we went to langkawi. We took a flight to Alor Star, and from the air-port
my cousin

____

__9 us to Kuala Perlis. It

10 my first

experience traveling in a ferry. I found it very

11 . We did some shopping

and visited some of the historical places. We Also did not

12 taking

seafood in one of the restaurants. I think I like Pulau Langkawi. If I have chance, I
13 there again.

(ii) My father loves orchids. He has been planting orchids since ten years ago.
Almost every morning he

14 in the garden and

15

some gardening.
My mother and I like gardening too.

16 prefer roses and orchids.

So when I free, I
17 my mother

18 the rose plants.

C: Fill in the blanks below with a, an or the where necessary.

19. The boy is waiting for you at __________________ gate.

20. I heard __________ owl hooting last night.
21. Razman is __________ fattest boy in _______ class.
22. We go to __________ Pulau Langkawi every year.
23. Please give me __________ piese of cake and _________ glass of milk.
24. ___________ few minutes ago, the teacher was in the class.
25. I bought ___________ story book from this shop.
26. December is __________ last month of the year.
27. Can you show me ___________ way to _________ Post Office?
28. Mother gave me ___________ dress as many birthday present.

D. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the box below.
mechanic
athlete

fishmonger
barber

carpenter
author

29. A person who works in a farm is called a _____________

30. A person who does woodwork is called a ______________
31. A person who cut hair is called a _______________
32. A person who writes books is called an ______________
33. A person who sells fish is a __________________
34. A person who repairs a car is called a _____________
35. A person who is good at sports is called an _____________

E: Write an essay not less than 150 words.

My life as a student.

butcher
farmer