EXERCISE 8

Program Merealisasikan Sasaran Top 5 PMR Bahasa Inggeris

2011

GRAMMAR
Exercise A: Articles
Fill in the blanks with suitable articles.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Sabjeet Singh is __________ cleverest boy in my class.

Father had left for work about _______ hour ago.
There is _____CCTV in that room.
Yesterday, many people went outdoors to watch the eclipse of _________ moon.
I have ____ uncle. He lives in _______ United States of America.

Exercise B: Tenses
Underline the correct answer for each question.
Last holiday, Razif and his family went on a trip to Selangor. They (go, went, going) there by bus.
They (start, started, starting) their journey at 7 am. They (chatted, chatting, chat) happily along the way.
From their father, they (knowing, know, knew) that Selangor is hailed as the Gateway to Malaysia, given
its strategic location to all major travel routes. It (was, is, were) also home to Kuala Lumpur International
Airport (KLIA), the countrys main entry point and also Port Klang, the largest port in Malaysia.
READING COMPREHENSION
Read the notice below and answer the following questions.
The Internet is the way most kids connect with each other using social networks such as MySpace
or Facebook. With so much action taking place behind a computer screen, adults and teachers are
concerned about the loss of social skills among young people.
In other words, the ability to communicate up close and personal with friends and family is
becoming extinct. Young people simply dont know how to hold a conversation. Take away a kids
cellphone or computer and they tend to withdraw, dont know what to do with their hands and
become sullen. Hours in front of a computer on the Internet also lends to the obesity problem.
Besides that, eyesight wanes after long hours in front of a computer screen. Bad posture and body
pain can develop from long hours spent sitting. Many young people who spend a great deal of time
in front of the computer are beginning to show symptoms of diseases and illnesses not usually seen
until someone reaches middle age.
Young people, today, are able to log on and talk to their counterparts in other parts of the
world. The Internet literally opens up the possibilities of a new world culture enabling them to
understand and appreciate its diversity. Furthermore, young people who regularly use the
computer have better reading, spatial and visual skills.
However, some of the information accessed may not be good for young people. Therefore,
parents should keep a watchful eye without seeming to smother their growing childs
independence.
(Source: The Internet)

1. Why are the adults concerned about the loss of social skills among the young people?
2. The negative effects of using the computer are as follows except
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A obesity

B poor eyesight

C bad posture

2011

D diabetes

3. What are the advantages of using the Internet?

4. The phrase keep a watchful eye means
5. The word diversity can best be replaced with.......

WRITING
Book Review
Complete the book review with suitable words given below.
soldiers
sad
vivid
brave
journey
minor
interesting
contains
stranded
recommend
enemy
cannibals

adventures
mutineers
happy
main

escapes
inspiring
companion
enjoyed

Title: Robinson Crusoe

Author: Daniel Defoe
Type: Fiction
The story is about Robinson Crusoe whose ambition is to be a sailor. He sails to New Guinea after
being invited by a captain of a ship. On his second (1)_________________, the ship is attacked by pirates
and he is captured. He (2) __________ from the pirates and goes to Brazil. He sails from Brazil to Africa
and is shipwrecked on the way. He is (3) ________________ on an uninhabited island for 28 years.
There are many characters in the novel. One of them is Robinson Crusoe. He is the (4)
___________________ character. He is resourceful and very (5) __________________________.
Another character is Friday. Friday becomes his (6) ________________ after Robinson saves him from the
cannibals.
The story(7) ____________ many (8)____________ themes. Among them are perseverance and
courage. Robinson perseveres and endures the hardship. He is not in despair and does not give up hope
facing the challenges to survive.
I really (9)________ reading the book. It is full of (10) ___________________ and thrilling
encounters between Robinson and the (11) ___________________ and later, the (12)
_____________________ . The description of the island is very (13)____________.
I would strongly (14)___________ that you read this book. The struggles Robinson has to go
through to survive is (15)__________.

LITERATURE COMPONENT : The Prisoner of Zenda

Chapters 20 24 : Moral Values
State the moral values shown by the actions of the following characters.
1
2
3
4
5

Textual Evidence
The Kings doctor threw himself on Detchard to defend
the King.
The King pushed a chair at Detchards legs to prevent
Detchard from killing Rudolf.
Duke Michael was killed by Rupert of Hentzau.
Princess Flavia stayed behind in Ruritania to serve her
country.
Rudolf left Princess Flavia even though he told her that
his heart would always be hers.

Answers
GRAMMAR
2

Moral Value

EXERCISE 8

Program Merealisasikan Sasaran Top 5 PMR Bahasa Inggeris

2011

Exercise A
1.

the

2. an

3. a

4. the

5.

an,

the

Exercise B: Tenses
Last holiday, Razif and his family went on a trip to Selangor. They (go, went, going) there by bus.
They (start, started, starting) their journey at 7 am. They (chatted, chatting, chat) happily along the way.
From their father, they (knowing, know, knew) that Selangor is hailed as the Gateway to Malaysia, given
its strategic location to all major travel routes. It (was, is, were) also home to Kuala Lumpur International
Airport (KLIA), the countrys main entry point and also Port Klang, the largest port in Malaysia.
READING COMPREHENSION

1. Young people do not know how to hold a conversation./ Young people lack communication
skills.
2. D.
3. i Young people are able to log on and talk to their counterparts in other parts of the
world.
ii They are able to understand and appreciate the diversity of world culture.
iii They have better reading, spatial and visual skills.
4. monitor their activities
5. difference
WRITING
1. journey
2. escapes
3. stranded

4. main
5. brave
6. companion

7. contains
8. interesting
9. enjoyed

10.adventures
11. cannibals
12. mutineers

13. vivid
14. recommend
15. inspiring

LITERATURE COMPONENT
1
2

Textual Evidence
The Kings doctor threw himself on Detchard to
defend the King.
The King pushed a chair at Detchards legs to
prevent Detchard from killing Rudolf.

Duke Michael was killed by Rupert of Hentzau.

Princess Flavia stayed behind in Ruritania to

serve her country.

Rudolf left Princess Flavia even though he told

her that his heart would always be hers.

Moral Value
Loyalty
( He was loyal to the King.)
Friendship
(The King was willing to help
Rudolf)
Greed and punishment
( Duke Michael wanted to usurp
the throne but was killed in the
end)
Honour and duty
( She was willing to carry out her
duties as the Queen of Ruritania)
Love and sacrifice
(Rudolf was deeply in love with
Princess Flavia but he sacrificed
his love for the sake of the King.)