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Tom Hanks is a top movie actor. ___1___ he is talented and popular, he is ___2___ ordinary
man off-screen. He is rather ___3___ and does not like to talk much about ___4___. This is
partly because he had an unsettled childhood. Constantly ___5___ from house to house and
changing schools meant he didn't have many ___6___. However, he says he had a lot of fun
growing up ___7___ the drawbacks. Most of the ___8___ he plays are lovable. He has acted
as a perplexed businessman, as an absent-minded policeman and as a teenage romantic
___9___ others. His ___10___ known film is Forrest Gump which became a big hit.
1.
(A) Although
6. (A) peers
(B) However
(B) friends
(C) Since
(D) Nevertheless
(C) comrades
(D) partners
2. (A) a
7. (A) though
(B) an
(B) even
(C) the
(C) despite
(D) --
(D) however
3. (A) timid
(B) humble
8. (A) people
(B) actors
(C) reserved
(C) films
(D) retired
(D) characters
4. (A) it
(B) his
(C) him
9. (A) with
(B) for
(C)
among
(D) himself
(D) between
5.
(A) move
(B) moves
(C) moved
(B) most
(C) famous
(D) moving
(D) popular
Answers : 1A
2B
3C
4D
5D
6B
7C
8D
9C
10A
Students today have to sit for exam after exam. Studying for exams is ___1___ inevitable part
of a ___2___ life. Some study regularly and systematically. ___3___ do it in fits and starts,
finally cramming at the last minute, ___4___ themselves unnecessary stress. When you study
or read, write brief notes on ___5___ points in the margin. Write a summary of each chapter.
Writing the notes in your own ___6___ means that you have ___7___ what you have read or
studied. Then there is no need to reread everything ___8___ the exam. Looking ___9___
your notes or your summaries will help ___10___ remember or recall what you have read as
you can't memorize everything you read.
1.
(A) a
6. (A) words
(B) an
(B) ideas
(C) the
(D) --
(C) way
(D) writing
2. (A) student
(B) students
7. (A) understand
(B) understands
(C) student's
(C) understood
(D) students'
(D) understanding
3. (A) Other
8. (A) near
(B) Others
(B) before
(C) Any
(D) Another
(C) during
(D) prior
4.
(A) cause
9. (A) at
(B) causes
(C) caused
(B) by
(C) for
(D) causing
(D) after
5. (A) certain
(B) special
(C) important
(C) you
(D) interesting
(D) them
Answers : 1B
2C
3B
4D
5C
6A
7C
8B
9A 10C
6.
(A)street
(B) wood
(C) bush
(D)grass
star
eye
light
flash
2. Let's be patient and continue to work at 7. Romeo takes up two jobs to make ends
it. Every cloud has a silver ______.
______.
(A)lining
(A) meet
(B) spark
(B) stay
(C) streak
(C) float
(D)line
(D) burn
3. It's a trivial matter. Don't make a
mountain out of a ______.
(A)hill
(B) peak
(C) molehill
(D)hillock
4.
sorts
trades
things
tricks
9.
He turned ______ and ran away
immediately.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)blue
(B) shock
(C) sky
(D)cloud
head
feet
tail
back
5. He arrived in the ______ of time to save 10 Let's bury the ______ and be friends again.
her from a lot of embarrassment.
.
(A)crux
(B) nick
(C) tip
(D)tick
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
hatchet
weapon
gun
knife
Answers
1C 2A 3C 4A 5B 6B 7A 8B 9C 10A
SMK TAMAN DESA TEBRAU
MODUL GURU GANTI TERANCANG
TINGKATAN 5
Read the text in ach of the following situations and choose the best meaning for the phrases
that are underlined.
Selvam woke up bright and early last Saturday. He was in seventh heaven ! First of all, he
had just got his O level results. As everyone had expected, he had passed with flying colors.
Then came the surprise ! In the garden was a brand new car ! It was a gift from his father.
Bursting with pride, Mr Krishnan gazed at the apple of his eye and said, 'Happy birthday,
son, and congratulations on your excellent results ! Your mother and I are so proud of you !'
1.
2.
in seventh heaven
A utterly discontented
B
extremely happy
C
D
amazingly dreamy
very imaginative
3.
Answer
1B 2D 3C
Dev
Rashid
Dev
Rashid
Dev
Well, I'll give him a call later to find out how he's doing !
If you discover anything interesting, be sure to call me.
Rashid
Dev
Bye
1. a bit under the weather
A worried about the change in weather
B concerned that it might rain heavily
C not feeling well
D irritated by recent weather reports
2. Do you buy that ?
A Do you believe his story ?
B Do you often buy things from him ?
C Does he often fall ill ?
D Does the teacher send him on errands ?
3. playing truant
A being crazy about games
B constantly falling ill
C skipping school for no reason
D cheating people all the time
Answer
1C 2A 3C
(C) if
(D) yet
5. We worked tirelessly ______ night came.
(A) unless
(B) although
(C) until
(D) while
6. He may be talented ______ he is very arrogant.
(A) and
(B) so that
(C) yet
(D) but
7. We went straight to see the principal ______ that our complaint would be looked into.
(A) until
(B) in order
(C) unless
(D) since
8. He has achieved success, ______ he is not satisfied.
(A) and
(B) nor
(C) or
(D) yet
9. ______ we were very angry, we kept our cool.
(A) Until
(B) Yet
(C) Although
(D) As
10. The new clerk reported ______ duty this morning.
(A) at
(B)
for
(C) on
(D) to
Answers
1B
2C
3D
4B
5C
6D
7B
8D
9C
10B
2.
3.
4.
He was scolded from the teacher for failing to pass the test.
5.
For all that excitement. I had forgotten to take my present for him.
6.
7.
I accused her with stealing my wallet but she insisted about her
innocence.
8.
9.
10.
Answers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
No one expected ______ Felix ______ Ben to be selected. They must be extremely
happy.
(C) And
(D) and yet
3. ______ night fell, the children packed their things and were ready to leave.
(A) Despite
(B) Unless
(C) As
(D) For
4. They did not do well in the physical test. ______, they were accepted.
(A) Yet
(B) Consequently
(C) Thus
(D) Therefore
5. We mentioned it to him ______ we ran into him outside the school.
(A) When
(B) Whenever
(C) Where
(D) Wherever
6. They were told to practice more ______ they would face elimination in the final game.
(A) or
(B) and
(C) so
(D) but
7. _______ the blue dress ______ the yellow one look cheap. I like neither.
(A) Either ... or
(B) Neither ... nor
(C) Both ... or
(D) Both ... and
Answers
1B 2B 3C 4A 5A 6A 7D
(I)
eventually
deal
helpful
always
helpless
do
opinion
resort
Have you ever been bullied before ? If you have, then you will know how ___1___ and
small someone who is being bullied feels. However, most times, bullies are people who
themselves feel small. They actually have a very low ___2___ of themselves. So, they
___3___ to bullying to feel big and powerful. One of the best ways to ___4___ with bullies
is to stand up firmly to them. If you can show a bully that you are not scared of him, he will
no longer feel big and will ___5___ stop bullying you.
(II)
corridor
nearby
full
thought
packed
floor
inquired
saw
It was the eve of Christmas. The shopping center was ___1___ with people. Angeline was
there, looking for a gift for her father. While walking along the ___2___ of the shopping
center, she spotted an old man sitting on the floor. He looked so tired and weak. Angeline
felt sorry for him instantly. She went over to him and ___3___ if he was all right. He spoke
so softly and Angeline had to strain her ears to hear him. He was hungry. Without giving a
second ___4___, Angeline helped the old man to his feet and brought him to the foodcourt
___5___. She ordered some food and watched him eat. Afterwards, she gave the old man
some money.
(III)
work
pedestrians
places
shelter
crowds
destinations
drenched
journey
The sky was overcast. Dark clouds covered the sky and a strong wind blew about. It looked
like it was about to rain. ___1___ on the street looked anxious as they walked quickly.
Everyone was in a hurry to get to their ___2___ and to avoid the rain. Suddenly, a flash of
lightning streaked across the sky. That was followed by a thunderous clap of thunder that
gave some people a shock. Big fat drops of rain began to fall. People scurried to find
___3___ in the nearby buildings. Some took cover at the bus stops. in an instant, the rain
began to pour. Those who were slow found themselves totally ___4___ within seconds.
People huddled together to wait for the rain to stop before they could continue on their
___5___.
Answers
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
incidentally
casually
irregularly
unexpectedly
2. That businessman intends to send his children ______ for tertiary education.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
abroad
ashore
outdoors
outside
3. The couple held hands and walked ______, neither of them saying a word for a
while.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
apart
by
alongside
side by side
4. As the examination drew nearer, the students began to revise their lessons
______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
meticulously
completely
efficiently
thoroughly
6. At only six months of age, the baby was already able to walk rather ______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
securely
steadily
consistently
firmly
(C) everywhere
(D) nowhere
8. Adam is thrilled with the parcel he received from his Italian pen-friend ______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
sometime
presently
now
today
Upon hearing her cry for help, he instantly rushed to her aid.
Upon hearing her cry for help, he rushed instantly to her aid.
Upon hearing her cry for help, instantly he rushed to her aid.
Instantly upon hearing her cry for help, he rushed to her aid.
10. The Miss Universe beauty pageant with be televised ______ from Los Angeles,
California.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Answers
nationally
generally
worldwide
widely
1B
2A
3D
4D
5C
6B
7B
8D
9A
10C
(1) strong
(2) strange
(3) good
(4) bad
3.
(1) an active
(2) an important
(3) an inactive
(4) an unimportant
Joei appeared as bashful as a schoolgirl when her boss praised her in front of
her colleagues.
(1) proud
(2) fresh
(3) shy
(4) lively
(2) nimble
(3) humble
(4) neat
(2) naughty
(3) insomniac
(4) nocturnal
(2) aware of
(4) indifferent to
(1) old
(2) vintage
(3) antique
(4) modern
8. The young mother is singing a soft gentle song to make the child go to sleep.
(1) a lullaby
(2) a musical
(3) an opera
(4) an anthem
(2) doe-rabbit
(3) bob-rabbit
(4) dolly-rabbit
10. Please put out your cigarette in the container meant for that purpose.
(1) ash-tray
(2) dustbin
(3) bucket
(4) compact