FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION

SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN JAGOI

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MAY 2015
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1. This paper consist of 40 questions.
2. Answer all the questions.
3. Every question is followed by 4 possible answers, which is A, B, C, and D. For
every question choose only one answer. Blacken your answers on the answer
sheet provided.
4. If you want to change your answer, erase the answer that you have made.
Then, blacken your new answer.

This paper consists of 9 printed pages.

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Questions 1 4
Choose the best word to complete the sentences.
1. These exercises can build our _________ and increase our stamina.
A
heart
C
muscle
B
level
D
brain
2. The ______________ is an amphibian because it can live on land and in water.
A
hen
C
duck
B
frog
D
whale
3. The boys jumped into the river ___________ when they saw the bees flying
towards them.
A
hardly
C
sadly
B
casually
D
immediately
4. The ______________ will come to repair my fathers car which is on the road
side.
A
plumber
C
locksmith
B
mechanic
D
carpenter
Questions 5 7
Read the text and choose the best phrase for each of the pictures given.

It is three oclock in the afternoon. Lancer is ___ (5) __

with his little brother. He is teaching his brother how to ___ (6) _____
.

His brother is excited to learn. He wants to be a ___ (7) ____

5. A
B
C
D

resting in a chair
seated on a desk
sitting at the table
sitting on the coffee table
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6. A
B
C
D

make a vehicle
draw a motorcycle
hold a man made car
paint a wooden toy car

7. A
B
C
D

famous singer
master craftsman
popular actor
successful carpenter

Questions 8 10
Choose the best answer for each of the pictures given.
8.
A
B

The son is pointing at the tree.

The children are observing the

with their parents.

The little girl with curly hair is beside

mother.
The boy with a ponytail is laughing.

A
B
C

The children are diving into the water.

The swimmers are catching fish.
The children are wearing track

to swim.
The people are using snorkelling

fireflies
her

9.

bottom
mask.

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10.
A
B

The boys are laughing at each other.

The two boys are talking to their

The boy is waving his hand at his

The boys are making fun of their

friends.
friend.
friend.

Questions 11 15
Choose the best answer to fit the situation shown in the picture.
11.
A
B
C
D

That is for you.

Your pencil box.
Its a parcel.
Its three ringgit.

A
B
C
D

Thank you.
Youre welcome.
And its mine, too.
Please do come in.

12.

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13.
A
B
C
D

Im not ready yet.

Please send my regards to him.
Please ask him to wait for a while.
Help me first.

A
B
C
D

Its not your fault.

What do think?
Its yummy.
I havent seen this before.

A
B
C
D

Its not my fault.

Because I was sad.
The bus broke down
I will obey you

14.

15.

Questions 16 20
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence
16.

Azman : Could ____________ wait for me?

: Sure, why not.

Alif
A
17.
A

you

he

He wears a helmet and _________________ a bag.

carry
B
carries
C
carried
D

she
carrying
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18.
A

__________ you study hard for your exam, you will not fail.
If
B
Because
C
Although
D
Therefore

19.
Yani : May I have a piece of paper?
Rizal : Sure, ________________ this.
A
take
B
takes
C
took

taking

20.
Mimi
: ____________ you have any cousins?
Kit Yong
: No, I _________________.
A

Do, dont

Did, dont

Do, didnt

Did, didnt

Question 21
Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.
21.
A

Please remember to bring your badge and dont ___________________.

lose
B
forgive
C
forget
D
memorise

Questions 22 23
Choose the word with the correct spelling.
22.
A

The ____________ are playing in the field.

cihldren
B
childern
C
childen

23.
A

Albert Enstein was a ______________________________.

gineus
B
gineous
C
genius
D
genuis

children

Questions 24 25
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
24.
B
C
D

A
Hello, good morning. Greeted Kassim.
Hello, good morning, greeted Kassim.
Hello, Good Morning, greeted Kassim
hello, good morning. greeted Kassim.
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25.
B
C
D

A
Yes, could you please inform her?
Yes, could you please, inform her?
Yes. Could you, please inform her?
Yes, Could you please inform her?

Questions 26 30
Based on the picture, choose the best answer to fill in the blanks in the passage that
follows.

There are a lot of people in the restaurant. A waiter is __26___ an order from a
couple. A _____27____ is busy frying noodles. ____28_____ to him is a lady who is
preparing
drinks. A man is ____29______ payment at the counter. There is a family enjoying
____30__.

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26. A
B
C
D

writing
giving
receiving
taking

28. A

27. A
B

fryer
chief

29. A
B

Near
B

C
D

Front
Between
Along
make
makes

30. A

their
B

C
D

they
his
her

C
D

cooker
cook

C
D

making
made

Questions 31 35
Study the advertisement and answer the questions that follow.

STORY WRITING COMPETITON

CASH PRIZES
1ST Prize : RM500 and two
GREAT
novels
PRIZES
2nd Prize : RM300 and a
AWAITING
storybook
YOU
3rd Prize : RM200 and a
Only those aged 10 to 12 are eligible.storybook
Story must be original.
Story must be handwritten.
Story must be more than three pages.
Entries must be sent before 26 May 2015.
Certificates will be issued to all winners.
Application forms can be obtained from Miss Evelyn in the morning.

31. The story writing competition is open to _______________.

A
all pupils
C
Year 4 to Year 6 pupils
B
pupils above 10 years old
D
Year 4 and Year 6 pupils
32. The word eligible can be best replaced with _________________________.
A
fine
C
standard
B
ready
D
qualified
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33. Pupils who want to join the competition must ________________________.

A
write new stories
C
write three-page long stories
B
type their stories
D
hand in their stories themselves
34. How many certificates will be issued to the winners?
A
Four
B
Three
C
Two

One

35. What should be done if anyone is interested to join the competition?

A
They must get the application forms and send their stories before the

B
Evelyn.
C
D

dateline.
They can get the application forms anytime on weekdays from Miss
They must make sure that they are from Year or above.
They must have school certificates.

Questions 36 40
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
Sarawak is abundantly rich in its natural surroundings. It is also a
state full of various cultures, traditions, and customs. One of the bestknown festivals is Kaul Festival.
Kaul Festival is a traditional carnival. It is celebrated by the
Melanau community living on the beaches in Mukah. It is held in April
every year. Through the festival, the Melanaus offer their thanks to the
spirits for keeping them safe through the monsoon season. They also ask
for a good bounty on their fishing trips.
Among the events in Kaul Festival, the Semah ceremony is carried
out near the mouths of the rivers. In this event, boats and sampans are
colourfully decorated. One of the highlights of the festival is the tibou
game. It is a traditional giant swing, about 20-foot high, from which
youths would dive down to catch a swinging rope.
Other than that, there are beach games, displays of Melanau
martial arts, the traditional Melanau dance and a large feast. During the
feast, lots of delicious Melanau food is served.
36. The Melanau celebrate Kaul Festival ___________________.
A
to thank the spirit for ensuring their safety when they are out to
the sea
B
to ask for a good trip
C
to celebrate the arrival of the spirits
D
to pray for their childrens safety
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37. The majority of Melanaus are ________________.

A
fishmongers
B
fisherman
farmers

38. The tibou is a game whereby ____________________.

A
it involves the whole family of the Melanau people
B
boats and sampans are beautifully decorated
C
youths compete to build a huge swing

sailors

young man try to catch a swinging rope

39. From the passage, we know that ______________.

A
Kaul Festival is a cultural festival.
B
Kaul Festival is less known in Sarawak
C
the Melanaus home are far away from shores
D
Kaul Festival is celebrated without any meals being served
40. The word It in the passage refers to __________________.
A
carnival
C
Kaul Festival
B
traditional custom
D
natural environment

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