What is Information

Ten questionsTransfer?
will be asked based on a given stimulus, which can be in graphic or
non-graphic form. Students need to find the correct information from the
stimulus.

How to
1.answer?
Study the stimulus carefully read everything printed.

The

stimulus

can

vary

from

advertisement,

notice,

brochure,

movie/book review, news report, catalogue, factual extract and so on.

2. Read/study the questions.

Take note of the type of questions whether a graphic organiser, a

table, or short responses like filling in the blanks or comprehension
questions.

Look for common vocabulary/ key words in the questions and stimulus
(e.g. Venue, Location, Author, Accommodation, Event and so on.)

3. Answers should be short and straight to the point.

Transfer only what is needed.

Do not write in full sentence.

Do not use your own words.

4. Spell your words correctly.

5. Use the correct grammar form.

Look at the word before the blank space this should give a clue on the
subject or verb forms.

Remember to
1. Give only ONE answer per question.
2. Do not lift parts of the stimulus that do not answer the question.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Figs

Milk

Olive Oil

This nourishing fruit is a

cure for piles and helps
those who have gout.
Fresh figs are preferred
to dried ones.

Drinking milk is the best

prevention
for
osteoporosis
as
it
strengthens the bones.
Apart from that, it helps
to renew vision and
drives
away
forgetfulness.

Olive oil is an excellent

treatment for skin and
hair problems. It also
delays old age and treats
inflammation
of
the
stomach.

Barley
This
cereal
is
recommended for cough
and fever. Barley is
soaked in water, and
then drunk for coughs
and sore throats. A soup
made from barley is
good for those suffering
from fever.

Honey
Melon
Melon
purifies
the
bladder
and
the
stomach, and improves
the spinal fluid and
eyesight. Melons should
not be eaten first in a
meal.

It is considered as the
best
remedy
for
diarrhoea when mixed
with hot water. Other
uses involve creating
appetite, strengthening
the stomach, eliminating
phlegm; as a meat
preservative,
hair
conditioner
and
mouthwash.

Question Type

GRAPHIC ORGANISER

Remedies for
Your Sickness

Figs

Benefit:
3 Cures piles
and
gout_______ _

Barley____

2
Honey_______

Benefit:

Benefit:

Helps to cure
fever

Stops phlegm

Question Type

TABLE

DESCRIPTION

FOOD TO TAKE

Sean suffers from sore throat and coughs.

Barley__________

Lilys hair breaks when she combs it.

Olive oil_________

Maria cannot read well in low lights.

Melon___________

Question Type

FILL IN THE BLANKS

1. If you have stomach problems, you can drink honey mixed with
2. Milk makes the

bones

hot

stronger, thus preventing osteoporosis.

3. Those who have fever can drink

soup
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made from barley.

water.

Question Type

COMPREHENSION
QUESTIONS

1. How do you treat coughs and sore throats?

You soak barley in water, then drink the water.

2. Which two types of food help improve your eyesight?

Milk and melon

Practice 1
Questions 1 10
Read the following advertisement and complete the graphic organiser that
follows.

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The Breast Cancer Awareness Month which falls in October

is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease.
While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to
take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early
stages and encourage others to do the same.
One Utama Plaza is proud to hold a Pink Roses Charity Sale
event in conjunction with the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It
aims to show support for breast cancer and raise funds for breast
cancer research. Two thousand roses will be sold for charity at
the foyer of the plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, 1
October 2015.
The roses will be sold at RM5 each. Every buyer will be
given a pink ribbon to show their support for breast cancer.
Proceeds from the sale will be donated to Malaysian Breast
Cancer Association.

Questions 1 10
Use the information from the advertisement given and complete the graphic
organiser below.

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Event :
1 ______________________________________

Aims :

Organiser :

3 ______________________________

2 __________________________

_____________________________

__________________________

4 ______________________________
_____________________________

Date :
5 _____________________

Number of roses for

sale :
7 _____________________

Venue :
6 __________________________

Price per flower :

__________________________

8 _____________________

Proceeds donated to :

Free gifts :

10 _____________________________________

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9 _____________________

Practice 2
Questions 1 10
Read the following article and complete the graphic organiser that follows.

AIR POLLUTION

Air pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the Earth's

atmosphere. There are various types of air pollution but the most common are
haze, smog and industrial or sewage odours.
The harmful materials are called air pollutants. They can be produced
through human activities like burning practices, factory and power plant
production and driving vehicles.

Some pollutants are released into the air

through natural sources such as dust storms, methane emission from animal
digestion and volcanic eruptions.
Air pollution can cause respiratory diseases which result in breathing
difficulties. Other known effects include skin problems and damage to other
living organisms such as plants and animals. It can also cause harm to the
natural or built environment especially through acid rain.
Solution efforts on pollution are always a big problem. This is why
prevention is a better way to control air pollution. The prevention methods can
either come from the government through stricter law implementation or by
individual actions. As individuals, we can start by recycling and re-using things.

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Adapted from Wikipedia

and http://eschooltoday.com/pollution/air-pollution/air-pollution-prevention.html

Questions 1 10
Use the information from the article given and complete the graphic organiser
below.

Effects

Causes
Human Activities:

7 ___________________

1 ___________________

___________________

___________________

___________________

2 ___________________
___________________

8 ___________________

3 ___________________

___________________

___________________

___________________

9 ___________________

Natural Sources:

___________________

4 ___________________

___________________

___________________
5 ___________________

10 __________________

___________________

___________________

6 ___________________
___________________

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___________________

Practice 3
Questions 1 10
Read the following brochure and complete the graphic organiser that follows.

Night Safari at Taiping Zoo

Jalan Taman Tasik Taiping,
34000 Taiping,
Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.
Tel: 605 - 8086577
Fax: 605 - 806 6025
Information :
zootaiping@zootaiping.gov.my

Experience The Night Safari

The Taiping Night Safari is a unique tourism product where animals which are
active at night are displayed using special lighting similar to moonlight. Visitors will
be able to experience this environment, similar to wildlife habitats, where the
sounds made by numerous creatures can be heard. To fully appreciate this
experience, visitors are required to minimize all sounds, even speech so that the
sounds of the night creatures can be heard. Reduced noise will also help to maintain
the peaceful atmosphere of the Night Safari. Torch lights and flash cameras are not

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allowed to be used in the Night Safari as these will disturb the animals on display.

Entrance Fee

Visiting Hours

Adults...RM20.00

8.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m

Children (3 12 years).....RM10.00

Open every night including public

Video camera..Free of charge

holidays

Night Safari Mini Train.. Free of charge

8.00 p.m. to 12.00 a.m
On Saturday nights and eve of public
holidays.

Questions 1 10
Use the information from the brochure given and complete the graphic organiser
below.

Activity :
1 ______________________________

Location :
2 ______________________________

Fees :
Adults : 3 _______________________
Children : 4 _____________________

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Visiting Hours :
Normal days : 5 ____________________________________
Saturdays and Public Holidays : 6 _____________________

Equipment :
Allowed : 7 _______________________________________
Not allowed : 8 ___________________________________
9 ___________________________________

For further information, go online at

10 _________________________________________________

Practice 4
Questions 1 10
Read the following book review and complete the questions that follow.
Do you or your mum love to cook? Mothers Day is just around the corner
and we have a suggestion on how both you and mum can bond together in the
kitchen. Try out new recipes or go get the ingredients together and cook up a
meal this Mothers Day.

After all, mums love it when they get to spend quality

time with the kids.

Malaysias Culinary Ambassador and Asias most notable chef, Chef Wan
shares 138 of his favourite Asian recipes in his latest book, The Best of Chef
Wan: A Taste of Malaysia. The recipes include home-cooked favourites, as well
as popular street food. The book is split into 6 food sections Meat, Poultry, Fish
& Seafood, Salads & Vegetables, Rice & Noodles and Soups. This book is set to
be Chef Wans best cookbook yet. Written in an easy-to-follow format and
accompanied by a glossary that highlights the unique ingredients found in the
Asian kitchen, it is the definitive cookbook for home cooks and food lovers alike
who wish to learn more about Asian cuisine.

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The Best of Chef Wan: A Taste of Malaysia, published by Marshall

Cavendish and available in both Bahasa Melayu and English, is priced at
RM99.90

for

hardback

RM79.90

for paperback, and is

available

at

all

and
leading

bookstores.

Questions 1 10
Using the information from the book review, write short answers in the space
provided.

Title

: 1 ____________________________________________________

Author

: 2 ____________________________________________________

Publisher

: 3 ____________________________________________________

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Price

: 4 ____________________________________________________
5 ____________________________________________________

Languages

: 6 ____________________________________________________
7 ____________________________________________________

About the book:

The celebrity chef, Chef Wan contributes 8 _______________________________ of
Asian

food

which

include

home-cooked

and

popular

_________________________________. It is divided into six food sections which are

easy

to

understand.

The

book

also

includes

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__________________________________ that explains the unique ingredients used in

Malaysian cuisine.

Practice 5
Questions 1 10
Read the following information and complete the questions that follow.

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The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines is an epic film produced by KRU

Studios. It will be marketed internationally with the aim of introducing the history
and culture of the Malay world. The film is adapted from the prose, Hikayat
Merong Mahawangsa which narrates the history of the earliest state of Kedah.
The film directed by Yusry Abdul Halim was shown in Malaysian cinemas
starting from March 10, 2013, with Stephen Rahman Hughes as the character
Merong Mahawangsa, accompanied by a large cast of local and foreign actors,
especially Dato Haji Rahim Razali, Ummi Nazeera, Khir Rahman, Jehan Miskin,
Umie Aida and Maya Karin.
In the year 120, the Roman Empire at that time was under the reign of
Hadrian, while in China, the Han dynasty was a powerful empire and had
expanded its rule to the Central Asian countries. As the Roman fleet carried out
their repairs and traded in Goa, they asked Merong Mahawangsa to escort a
Roman prince to Southeast Asia, to wed a beautiful Chinese princess from the
Han Dynasty, Princess Meng Li Hua. The Chinese princess and the Roman prince
were supposed to meet halfway and be married on neutral grounds. However,
pirates of the Garuda clan had a different design. They kidnapped the princess
and made her a hostage. Thus, it was the duty of Merong Mahawangsa to rescue
the Princess of China and bring her back to the Prince of Rome in a marriage of
two great civilizations of East and West.
Adapted from : Wikipedia.com

Questions 1 4
Use the information from above and complete the table below.

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Movie Title

: ____________________________________________________

Date of release

: ____________________________________________________

Director

: ____________________________________________________

Producer

: ____________________________________________________

Questions 5 10
Complete the sentences below with suitable words or phrases from the text.
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In this film, Stephen Hughes acted as ____________________________________.

This epic was adapted from an old prose of the history of early _________________.

Merong Mahawangsa was instructed to accompany the _______________________

to meet his betrothed Chinese princess.

The Han Princess was on her way to Southeast Asia when she was kidnapped by
_______________________.

The grand wedding of the Princess of China and the Prince of Rome was a marriage
of _________________________________________________________________.

10

The film involved many local and __________________________________ actors.

Practice 6
Questions 1 10

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Read the following article and complete the table that follows.

Chimpanzees are primates that are closely

related to humans, sharing more than 98 percent of
human genetic blueprint.
Chimpanzees live in social communities of
several

dozen

animals,

and

can

habituate

themselves to African rain forests, woodlands, and

grasslands.
Although they normally walk on all fours,
chimpanzees

can stand and walk upright.

By

swinging

from branch to branch, they can also move quite efficiently in the trees, where they
do most of their eating. Chimpanzees usually sleep in the trees as well, employing
nests of leaves.
Chimps are generally fruit and plant eaters, but they also consume insects,
eggs, and meat, including carrion. They have a tremendously varied diet that
includes hundreds of known foods.
Chimpanzees are one of the few animal species that employ tools. They
shape and use sticks to retrieve insects from their nests or dig grubs out of logs.
They also use stones to smash open tasty nuts and employ leaves as sponges to
soak up drinking water. Chimpanzees can even be taught to use some basic human
sign language.
Females can give birth at any time of the year, typically to a single infant that
clings to its mother's fur and later rides on her back until the age of two. Females
reach reproductive age at 13, while males are not considered adults until they are
16 years old.
Although chimps and humans are closely related, the apes have suffered
much at human hands. These great apes are endangered and still threatened by
hunters and habitat destruction.

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Adapted from National Geographic

Questions 1 10
Use the information from the article given and complete the table below.

Animal type

: 1 _____________________________________________

Habitats

: 2 _____________________________________________
3 _____________________________________________
4 _____________________________________________

Tools used

: 5 _____________________________________________
6 _____________________________________________
7 _____________________________________________

Status

: 8 _____________________________________________

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Threats

: 9 _____________________________________________
10 _____________________________________________

Practice 7
Questions 1 10
Read the following poster and complete the graphic organiser that follows.

Are you tired of going to the same old haunts? Well, here is your
opportunity to try out a new vacation spot!
Masmerah Resort at Temerloh is an ideal place for family holidays, for
school camping trips or even corporate motivational courses. Surrounded by lush
green tropical rainforest, its peaceful and serene environment is just what you
need to get away from the hustle of city life. It is easily accessible via the Karak
Highway.
Set up in 2010, we have kampong style chalets for those who want the
comforts of home, and camping grounds for those who wish to spend time in the
midst of nature. We also have dormitories furnished with double-decker beds.
These are ideal for schools on a limited budget. Camping grounds are available.
Tents and other camping equipment can be rented at reasonable prices.
We offer various obstacle challenges such as jungle-trekking, rock-climbing
and flying fox. For those who want some fun activities, try our Go Go Buggies

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Course. We offer two types of racing tracks. Fast and Fury-Yes is an obstacleladen track suitable for those with adventurous souls. Nature Hide-and-Seek is
tailor-made for nature lovers who want to experience a cooling ride through the
jungle.
The river flowing through the resort is suitable for a variety of activities.
Swimming in the stream is not to be missed. Fishing enthusiasts will not be
disappointed by the variety of river fish they might catch.
Call us at 04-2244 6688 or visit our website: www.masmerah.com.my
for further information.

Questions 1 10
Use the information from the poster given and complete the graphic organiser
below.

Location
1 ____________________

Suitable for

Camping trips

2 ___________________
3 ___________________

Accommodation

Kampung-style

chalets
Tents

4 ____________________

ACTIVITIES

Obstacle Challenges

Water Activities

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5 ___________________________

8 ___________________________

6 ___________________________

9 ___________________________

7 ___________________________

Go Go Buggies Course

Fast and Fury-Yes

10 _________________________

Practice 8
Questions 1 10
Read the following poster and answer the questions that follow.

We have exciting workshops lined up for you!

Keep your children occupied during the holidays.
Be the first 20 participants to make payment and get
RM 20 rebate.
SMART LEARNER
Date : 14 & 15 December 2015
10 - 12 years old
Fees : RM 180

Age :

Time : 10am 5pm

Learning is fast, easy and fun! Boost your self-confidence and
solve problems creatively. Learn the theory of super
memory, mind mapping, self-motivation, goal setting and
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power reading.
WRITE EASY
Date : 16 & 17 December 2015
13 - 16 years old
Fees : RM 120

Age :

Time : 10am 5pm

Learn how to write different types of essays and get a head
start to ace your written exams.
FUN WITH SCIENCE
Date : 18 & 19 December 2015
10 - 12 years old
Fees : RM 180

Age :

Time : 10am 5pm

Make your own stethoscope and create a mini ecosystem.
Learn all about the system that keeps us ticking.
LANGUAGE AHOY!
Date : 20 & 21 December 2015
10 - 12 years old
Fees : RM 150

Age :

Time : 10am 5pm

Experience language in a host of creative ways and improve
your written and oral communication skills.

For enquiries or registration please call NST EDU Unit at (03) 288 544 644 from
9am 6 pm
(Monday to Friday only) or contact Sumitha.
Payment to confirm registration must be made 5 days before the programme.
All postal orders are to be made to: The New Sun Times Press (M) Bhd.

Questions 1 6
Use the information from above and complete the table below.

Organiser

1 _________________________________________________

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Number of
workshops
Participants age
groups
Mode of payment
Contact person

2 _________________________________________________
3 _________________________________________________
4 _________________________________________________
5 _________________________________________________
6 _________________________________________________

Questions 7 10
Complete the sentences below with suitable words or phrases from the text.
7

The first twenty participants to confirm registration will get

_____________________
___________________________________________________________________.
8

A suitable workshop for secondary school students is

________________________
___________________________________________________________________.
9

If you are concerned about the environment, you should attend

________________
___________________________________________________________________.
10

The workshops are held during the school holidays to

________________________
___________________________________________________________________.

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Practice 9
Questions 1 10
Read the following information and complete the questions that follow.

As teenagers, you may sometimes face problems with friends or schoolwork.

Here are some groups of people you can turn to for help.
PARENTS
Parents are the people who are closest to you. So, when you face problems, you
should pour your hearts out to your parents. You should tell your parents what is
troubling you. Your parents can offer advice, provide support and show their
understanding based on their own experiences.
SCHOOL COUNSELLORS
There are counsellors in every school. Ccounsellors are trained to help students
overcome their fears, anxieties and worries. They are qualified to give
professional help to students to deal with personal and social problems. They can
even help students with problems related to schoolwork. Sometimes they offer
students career guidance by helping them identify their personalities and
attributes. This can help students choose the right career path.
PEER FACILITATORS
In school, there are peer facilitators who assist the counsellors. These facilitators
are selected by other students and they are interested in helping their fellow
students. They are given training on how to be good listeners. Some students
find it easier to talk to someone of their own age group. They think that peers
understand them better than adults, especially when it comes to issues such as
peer pressure, schoolwork and the challenges of being a teenager today.
VOLUNTEERS AT HELP CENTRES

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There are many volunteers who work at help centres. They are trained to talk to
troubled students through phone calls. Some students prefer to talk about their
problems to someone they do not see face-to-face.

Questions 1 4
Use the information from above and complete the table below.
Teenager with problem

People who can help

Leila does not wish to talk about her problem

face-to-face.

1 ____________________________

David prefers to talk to someone of the same

age.

2 ____________________________

Rajan needs guidance on which career to

choose.

3 ____________________________

Mei Ling has a problem with friends which she

cannot discuss with anyone in school.

4 ____________________________

Questions 5 10
Complete the sentences below with suitable words from the text.

If you have problems related to _____________________________, you can talk

to a school counsellor or a peer facilitator.

Peer facilitators are _________________________ who help the school

counsellors.
7

Our parents can give advice based on their own

____________________________.
8

To be a good peer facilitator, you have to be a good

_________________________.
9

The right career for us is usually based on our __________________________

and attributes.

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10

Volunteers at help centres provide their service through

______________________.

Practice 10
Questions 1 10
Read the following article and complete the questions that follow.

PEOPLE OF MALAYSIA

The Malays are the largest ethnic group in Malaysia, accounting for over
half the population. With the indigenous people, they form a group called
Bumiputera, which translates as sons or princes of the soil. The Malays loved
the earth, so most of them were padi farmers. Traditional Malay culture centres
around the kampong or village, though today we are likely to find a lot of Malays
in the cities.
The Chinese people traded with Malaya for centuries and many settled
here in large numbers during the nineteenth century. The Chinese are currently
regarded as Malaysias businessmen, having succeeded in many different
industries. When they first arrived, however, the Chinese carried out the most
gruelling jobs like tin mining. Today they form about thirty percent of the
population.
Indians had been visiting Malaya for over 2000 years but did not settle
here until the nineteenth century. Most came from South India, to flee from a

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poor economy. On arriving, many worked as labourers, tapping rubber in rubber

estates. Today, ten percent of Malaysians are Indians. Their cuisine and colourful
garments are visible throughout the land.
The oldest inhabitants of Malaysia are its tribal people. They account for
two percent of the total population. In Peninsular Malaysia, these people are
generally known as the Orang Asli or Original People. They are given special
status and there is an organisation to care for their development. Most of them
are farmers and hunters and often move from place to place.
Another group of tribal people who account for four percent of the
population comes from East Malaysia. In Sarawak, the dominant tribal group are
the Dayaks, who were warriors living in longhouses. In Sabah, most of the tribal
people fall under the term Kadazan. Although the people here are now involved
in different types of work, in the past, most of them were involved in farming and
fishing.

Questions 1 4
Use the information from above and complete the table below.

Description

People

They are the largest ethnic group in

Malaysia.

1 __________________________________

They were traditionally involved in tin

mining.

2 __________________________________

They make up 10% of the population.

3 __________________________________

They were known as the warriors of

Sarawak.

4 __________________________________

In the past, this tribe was mostly made

up of farmers and fishermen.

5 __________________________________

Questions 5 10
Complete the sentences below with suitable words or phrases from the text.
6

The Malays were called the princes of the soil because they

__________________

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___________________________________________________________________.
7

The Chinese are regarded as Malaysias businessmen because they have

_______
___________________________________________________________________.
8

The main reason many Indians came to Malaya was to

_______________________
___________________________________________________________________.
9

The Orang Asli are the oldest ___________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________.

10

The organisation set up for the Orang Asli is to

_____________________________
___________________________________________________________________.

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