SEKOLAH-SEKOLAH MENENGAH ZON B PENILAIAN MENENGAH RENDAH 2008 PEPERIKSAAN PERCUBAAN BAHASA INGGERIS Kertas 1 Satu jam JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SQALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 40 soalan, Jawad semua soatan, Tiap-tiap soalan ditkuti oleh empat pilihan jawapan yang berhuruf A, B, C dan D Bagl tiap-tiap soalan pilih satu jawapan sahaja. Tandakan semua jawopan anda pada kertas jawapan objekif. Fikir dengan teliti ketika memilih jawapan, Jika hendak menukar sesuatu jawopan, padamkan sehingga bersih tands yang tidak dikehendakt itu dan bitamkan pilihan anda yang baru. ‘Kevias alan ni mengandungi 19 Ralaman bercetal,SECTION A ¢ Questions 1-10 ‘Question 1 Read the short note below and answer the question that follows. Dear Harith, Tho holidays aro just around the comer. Would you like fo spend the holidays with snorkeling. me in Pulau Redang? My family and | plan to go Your friend, ‘Sudirman 1. This isa letter of vaow> Question 2 ‘Study the table below carefully and answer the question that follows. A survey on the popularity of local fruits among students7 ‘2 Which statement best describes the results of the survey? A Dragon fruits are es popular as durians. B The second most popular fruit is mangoes, © The most popular local fruit is watermelons. D More students prefer papayas to rambutans. Question 3 Look at the picture below and answer the questian that follows. 3. Inthe picture, the man is asking the woman to A push him B advise him support him D stand beside him 12/1 © 2008 Hak Cipta Sekolah-sekolah Menengah Zon (8) Kuching [nat sebelahsUUT 4 = Question 4 4 Read the banner below and answer the question that follows. ) DON’T WASTE WATER! «) Every Single Drop Counts. & 4 The banner tells the public __ water. A count B share Cc waste D conserve Question 5 Study the advertisement below and answer the question that fallows. Swimming pee! Security assured RM200 000 12/1 © 2008 Hak Cipta Sekolah-sekolah Menengah Zan (B) Kuching [hat sebelah suuTsuuT 5 2A ‘ 5. To go'to the spartment, we probably have to pass the A canteen B mini market C — guardhouse D —tomiscourt Question 6 Read the notice below and answer the question that follows. EXHIBITION The Selangor Art Gallery is holding an exhibition entitled ‘Children of the World’ at 2/11, Persiaran Maharaja, Shah Alam from 10-15 November 2008. 6. The exhibition will be held for A 4days B Sdays © Gdsys D 7 days 12/1 © 2008 Hak Cipta Sekolah-sekolah Menengah Zon (8) Kuching [Lihat sebelahsuuT i. go ‘Question 7 Read the text below and answer the question thar follows. Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land amongst the stars. 7. The short text encourages students to aim high enjoy fe shoot the stars shoot the moon paw > Question 8 Read the labels below and answer the question that follows. 8. The labels are stuck on the box to A. indicate that the content is breakable B. show that the content is madc of glass C remind those carrying the box to be careful D-_ wam that the box is delicate and breakable 12/1 © 2008 Hak Cipta Sekotah-sekolah Menengah Zon (8) Kuching [Uhat sebelahRead the newspaper headline below and answer the question that follows. MAN WITH FAKE CREDIT CARDS NABBED 9. According to the headline, the man A. bas been caught by the paliice 'B has gone shopping with a credit card. (Chas managed to run away with a credit card D the man has been caught for stealing credit cards Question 10 Read the notice below and answer the question that follows. One per customer while stocks last 10, According to the notice each customer can only buy one unit of the item can buy until everything is sold out will be given one percent discount can buy from the stock in the shop. sows 12/1 © 2008 Mak Cipts Sekolah-sekolah Menengah Zon (8) Kuching [What sebelah suUTsuut a SECTION (B) ‘Questions 11 18 are based on the following text. Bees ave been found to be remarkable creatures. They may not be popular because their sting (11) dangerous and can be fatal to the victims but the food they produce, honey, has health benefits. But, whet makes them remarkable is (12) way of ‘exchanging information. Rescarch has (13) that bees communicate through, what is known as a dance Language. When they come actoss rich supply of nectar, they will return to the hive to pass (14) this information. ‘A dance is performed to communicate the good news, If the food found is within a short distance, (415) they will perform the ‘round dane’, On the other hand, the ‘waggle dance (16) that the food found is located at a further distance. The dance also gives indication of the direction they must fly and the actual distance they (17) to travel. ‘Their dancing creates an sir of. (18) among the other bees. MA is 14 Aon B are B by c was C over D were D through 12 A its 15 A then B our B however € they € although D their 1D moreover 13 A show 16 A indicate B shows B indicates C shown © indicated D showing D indication 12/1 © 2008 Hak Cipta Sekolah-sekolah Menengah Zon (B) Kuching [tihat sebelah suuT17 A has B had C have D having (Questions 19-21 RL 18 A excites B excited € exciting D excitement SECTION (C) Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined. ‘Two boys are talking about going to a party. Paul: So Paul, have you decided on the costume for tomorrow's party? Gary: Whatifl dress up (19) 25:2 broken toaster’? Paul ; Hmm, you should think it over (20) carefully. You don"t want to look like a disaster, do you? Gary: Well, you need to help me come up with (21) something. The party is tomorrow. Paul + No worries. My sister is really good at this. We can go to her for ideas. 12/1. © 2008 Hak Cipta Sekolah-sekotah Menengah Zon (B} KuchingsuuT cI 20° think itover 4 21 some up with A reflect A make B believe B design C consider C choose D remember D suggest ‘Questions 2224 Read the newspaper repart below and choose the best meantng for the phrares underlined WACHOK, Tues: School boy Nik Mobd got a pleasant surprise after heeding a warning about the dangers of swimuning in the sea. The thirteen-year-old plaved it safe (22) by strolling near the beachfront. As the sea was ‘out of bounds (23) to Nik Mohd, he decided to search for sen snails by the water's edge. Instead, he discovered a 10kg ikan tenggiri trapped behind some rocks near the sandy beach. He was ‘over the moon (24) with his discovery and could not wait to take it home to his family. 22 played itsafe 24 ever the moon A calm A cager B casual B excited C — camious C energized D careless D enchanted 23° gutof bounds A lost B limited C permitted D prohibited 12/1 © 2008 Mak Cipta Sekolah-sekolsh Menengah Zon (B) KuchingSS | suuT " a2 Seetion (D) ‘Questions 25-28 Read the advertisement below carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow. llOUS2 FOR RENE Four-edmnom haseforrentin PML 8G Falpfonisted éalblefrimmedlateoompancy Chosetoshops public tansport and te pak (uitnephbourheed Aen: RMI 4 permonth NOR-SWORERS AND NO PETS PLEASE Vieng pointmet oly CANE SS22518 12/1 © 2008 Hak Cipta Sekolah-sekolah Menengah Zon (6) KuchingsuuT a 25 The house will only be rented out to people who do not after making an appointment before making an appointment ‘without making an appointment after seeing the sdvertisement same 12/116 2008 Hak Cipta Sekoiah-sekolah Menengah Zon (8) KuchingSULIT 2 ‘Questions 29 - 34 ‘ Read the email message below carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow. rt From: |alias@amalco.com.my mimi@tm.net.my Dear Mimi, I’ve asked my friend Encik Johan about the vacancy at his company. They need someone to do some typing and simple office work for three hours a day, three times a week. They are quite flexible about the days and you can choose any three days from Monday to Friday. The same goes for the hours — it’s up to you. Since you want to earn some extra pocket money, this job is perfect for you. They pay quite well too—RMS an hour. Actually they want someone with slightly higher qualifications than you have but Encik Johan is willing to arrange an interview for you with the manager. He will put in a good word for you. If you are keen, call Encik Johan at 7330994 as soon as you get back from classes. You may be required to attend the interview some time today because they want the post filled by next week. Encik Johan will tell you where to go. Don’t forget to bring along your certificates. Good luck! 12/1 © 2008 Hak Cipta Sckotah-sekolah Menengah Zon (8) Kuching [Lihat sebelah SUT