SPM QUANTUM LEAP PAPER 2 SECTION A

SPM QUANTUM LEAP
2011
PAPER 2
UNIT BAHASA
PEJABAT PELAJARAN DAERAH
KUALA MUDA/YAN
JALAN BADLISHAH
08000 SUNGAI PETANI
KEDAH DARUL AMAN
04-4212370
SECTION A: HAJJAH NOR HAYATI BINTI HITAM &
IZZURINA BINTI ISHAK
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SECTION B: NORASHIMAH BINTI ABDUL WAHAB
SECTION C: PUNITHA A/P VAYARAVASAMY & AMUTHA
A/P THOPASAMY
SECTION D: MAWARNIE BINTI RAMLI,
SORIANEY BINTI A. HAMID &
KASI VISIVANATHAN A/L V. MUNIANDY
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CONTENT
SECTION A (SHORT TEXTS & GRAPHIC MATERIALS)
SECTION A (CLOZE TEXTS)
SECTION B
SECTION C
SECTION D (POEMS FORM 4)
(POEMS FORM 5)
(NOVEL)
ANSWERS
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SECTION A
SHORT TEXTS
Questions 1-2
Study the text below and answer the questions that follow.
Who would like to post the notice?

The Secretary of the Sports Society.
The people who like to exercise.
The Sports Society members.
The Society.
The passage says that exercise is good for the

body.
eyes.
mind
Question 3
Read the short text below and answer the questions that follow.
Ants do not want strangers to enter their nests, as this will threaten their
security. They never hesitate to get Into fight to protect their nests and
friends.
The word their in line 3 refers to the
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nests
ants
friends
strangers
Question 4
Read the text below and answer the question that follows.
4 The above text is likely an information for

food
drinks
wheat
Question 5
Read the text below and answer the question that follows.
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Bali is a hilly and mountainous island. There are very few flat areas, yet for thousands of
years, the Balinese have grown rice effectively. Terraces are cut into the steep mountain sides to
enable rice to be planted, just as they are planted in the fields on the flat plains in Java.
5. How is the rice grown in Bali?
A. On the plains.
B. In the few flat areas.
C. On the hilly mountain tops.
D. In the terraces cut into the mountains.
Question 6
Read the following safety regulation and answer the question that follows.
Tourists are advised not to put matches, cigarettes lighters, explosive and compressed gases in
their luggage as any of these can ignite accidently.
According to the safety regulations, which of the following items you are not allowed to put
in your luggage?
Matches
Cigarettes
Clothing
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Question 7
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
7. The text is about

The habits of hippos
A description of the hippo.
Places where hippos live
Names of hippos.
Question 8
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
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8. The main idea of the text is we
A. should do exercise.
B. need to be healthy.
C. need many hours of sleep.
D. cannot do without sleep.
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SIGNS
Each question is followed by four possible answers . Choose the best answer from the answers
marked A,B,C and D.
Question 1
Read the sign and answer the question that follows.
1.This sign can be seen at the

A. exit.
B. house gate.
C. office complex.
D. counter.
Question 2
Read this sign and answer the question that follows.
2. The sign is usually seen at

A. complexes
B. shops
C. fields
D. car parks
Question 3
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Study the sign below carefully. Then answer the question that follows.
3. What does this sign mean?

A. You cannot wait here.
B. You cannot park here.
C. You cannot walk here.
D. You cannot turn right here.
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Question 4
Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.
4. The sign above tells us that we must drive

A. fast
B. slowly
C. quickly
D. recklessly
Question 5
Study the sign below and answer the question that follows.
5. The above sign means that we are not allowed to

A. paste any printed materials on the walls
B. stick any bill
C. paste any bill on the stick
Question 6
PLEASE TIDY
THE ROOM
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6. The sign expresses the wish to have
A. another room
B. a single room
C. a clean room
D. a nice room
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Question 7
7. The sign above in the park tells us not to ............ the grass.
A. cut B. mow C. trim D. walk on
Question 8
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.
8. You can find the notice above at the

A . zoo B. school C. park D. hotel
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ADVERTISEMENT
Question 1
Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.
1. The special offer is only meant for

A. adults
B. children
C. old people
D. ladies and gentlemen
Question 2
Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.
SPACIOUS OFFICE
TO LET
At the Golden Triangle in
Kuala Lumpur
2. The word spacious means

A. cramped space
B. ample space
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C. limited space
D. width space
Question 3
Read the package below and answer the question that follows.
Tour packages to Europe at half the normal price!
Package A: RM2,800 to Eastern Europe (5D/4N)
Package B: RM4,800 to Central Europe. (8D/9N)
3. The tour package A at the usual price is
A. RM 5,600
B. RM9,600
C RM2,800
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Question 4
Read the following advertisement and answer the question that follows.
4. According to the advertisement, customers

A. get a free drink.
B. get a free dessert with the coupon.
C. order a dessert to get a free drink
D. order the fish and chip at half price.
Question 5
Study the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.
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5. Edaran Sumber Sdn Bhd is giving discounts on
A. books
B. junk food
C. computer disks
D. writing materials
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Question 6
Read this label and answer the question that follows.
6. The notice says that each customer can

A. buy Fenn milk only.
B. buy milk only.
C. buy two tins only.
D. buy the best tin.
Question 7
Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.
7. The word negotiable means

A. fixed
B. reasonable
C. non-returnable
D. can be discussed
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Question 8
Read this poster and answer the question that follows.
8. At the sale, many goods are

A. old stock B. sold at discounts C. new stock D. given free
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TABLES AND CHARTS
Question 1
Study the pie chart below and answer the question that follows.
MONTHLY EXPENDITURE OF THE TAN FAMILY
1. The Tan family spends about half of their income on

A. food
B. clothing
C. transport
D. entertainment
Question 2
GAMES FORM 5 STUDENTS PLAY
2. The most popular game among the students is

A. cricket B. hockey C. football D. badminton
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Question 3
Study the bar graph below and answer the question that follows.
3. Which of the following statement is true?

A. Starfruit is the least popular fruit.
B. Papaya brings in the most income.
C. Banana is more popular than durian.
D. Durian is the most popular fruit export.
Question 4
Study the bar graph below and answer the question that follows.
4. Which class reads the least number of books?

A. Class B
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B. Class C
C. Class D
D. Class E
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Question 5
Study the schedule below and answer the question that follows.
5. How much does Farah have to pay if she takes 3 subjects?

A. RM 75 C. RM 35
B. RM 55 D. RM 95
Question 6
Study the TV guide below and answer the question that follows.
6. You can watch Money Tree from

A. 8.00p.m. 8.30p.m.
B. 8.30 p.m. 9.00p.m.
C. 9.00p.m. 11.00p.m.
D. 11.00p.m. - 12.00p.m.
Question 7
Cheese
15%
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Fish 20%
Egg 10%
Chicken
30%
The Popularity of Different Types of Burgers
Beef 25%
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7. Which type of burgers do the majority of people like to eat?
A. Fish C. Egg
B. Chicken D. Beef
Question8
Study the pie chart and answer the question that follows.
How SMK Puchong students go to school
8. From the pie chart we can conclude that

A. Most of the students travel to school by train.
B. Most of the students travel to school by bus.
C. Only 20% of the students go to school on foot.
D. Only 15% of the students go to school by car.
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CARTOON AND COMIC STRIPS
Question 1
Study the comic strip below and answer the question that follows.
1. From the comic strip above, we can conclude that Bimmy

A. is lazy C. is a lone wolf
B. sleeps a lot D. is a heavy smoker
Question 2
Read the dialogue below and answer the question that follows.
2. The above situation probably takes place in a

A. market.
B. hospital.
C. school.
D. shopping complex.
Question 3
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Read the dialogue below and answer the
question that follows.
3. From the dialogue, we know that Siti is

A. helpful B. Polite
C. Timid D. soft
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Question 4
Read this dialogue and answer the question that follows.
4. The girl is asking her father to

A. visit her B. help her
C. meet her D. fetch her.
Question 5
Study the dialogue and answer the question that follows.
5. From the conversation above, we know that Ida is

A. not going for the picnic.
B. afraid to go for the picnic
C. not going to enjoy the picnic
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D. afraid of going out alone at night
Question 6
6. The conversation above is mainly about

A. war C. pollution
B. famine D. natural disaster
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Question 7
Study the dialogue below and answer the question that follows.
7. The phrase catch you later ! means

A. I will catch you!
B. I will catch her for you!
C. I will see you later!
D. I will talk to you later!
Question 8
8. What does the phrase turn up mean?

A. Stay B. Wait C. Live D. Arrive
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CLOZE PASSAGE
Set 1
Question 1 7 are based on the following passage.
The Section 17 market in Petaling Jaya (1) around for about 20 years and it is still able to
attract a good number of visitors.
Some of the attractions here are the vegetable and fruit stalls that (2) an array of
wonderfully fresh produce especially for the varsity students to take back to their dorms.
There are also a few stalls selling (3) homemade products such as baskets, decorative
boxes, bags, purses and many more beautiful items
And you can find huge, juicy petai at affordable (4) at this market. According to some
visitors, the petai here is good and (5) buy it for cooking and adding variety to their daily meals.
Another attraction is the man (6) sells putu piring. Interestingly, he also sells them in front
of the Section 14 mosque in Petaling Jaya. His putu piring is (7) one of the highlights here as he
has been serving it for about 10 years and still receiving a lot of orders from customers.
1 A have been 5 A a few

B had been B none
C has been C much
D is being D many
2 A selling 6 A whose
B sold B whom
C sells C what
D sell D who
3 A colour 7 A definitely
B colourful B significantly
C coloured C suggestively
D colouring D importantly
4 A prices
B prizes
C prize
D price
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Set 2
The sun was shining brightly. It was a hot day. Father sighed quietly as he looked across
his fields. The cotton-wool plants (1) starting to dry up in the heat. However, there was nothing
he could do to (2) his crops.
Both my parents were from Myingyan, a small town 100 kilometres south of Mandalay in
Myanmar. (3), my elder brother and I were raised as country kids in a small village near
Myingyan, where my mother was a high school teacher.
Father had a bachelors degree (4) education, but he could not find a job. Therefore, he
bought some land near the village and tried to make living as a farmer. Unfortunately, the
countrys poor economy and the harsh (5) did not help him. Mothers salary was not enough to
(6) our family and our parents struggled to make ends meet. (7) their hardship, they never
complained. They were happy and believed that their sons would someday become successful
men.
1 A were 5 A rain
B was B heat
C are C wind
D is D weather
2 A cut 6 A support
B save B contain
C help C salvage
D aid D carry
3 A Therefore 7 A In spite
B Moreover B Although
C Because C Despite
D However D Since
4 A on
B in
C at
D for
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Set 3
Change terrifies most of us. Not Tom Cruise. (1) success story is proof enough. His
father abandoned his family, and he grew up poor. But he stuck close to his mother and sisters,
and transformed himself into the (2) movie star in the world. He couldnt read, and teachers said
he (3) dyslexic. But Cruise wouldnt accept that. He worked hard. Pressures and responsibilities
did not deter him. They made him preserve and thrived on (4) pressures and responsibilities,
getting up every morning, strapping on his million-watt smile and going at life hard.
Today, Tom Cruise is one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. (5) when he was born
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV nearly 45 years ago, he didnt (6) money, influence or famous
friends. (7) he had was Mary Lee, his tough, optimistic mother and determination not to be just
another good looking Average Joe.
1 A Her 5 A But
B His B Since
C Our C For
D Their D Though
2 A biggest 6 A has
B bravest B had
C strongest C have
D tallest D having
3 A are 7 A That
B were B What
C is C Why
D was D Which
4 A that
B these
C this
D those
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Set 4
The food business is certainly big business these days, as more and more people are
finding it hard to prepare (1) at home due to long working .hours and hectic lifestyles.
As the demand for food is (2) there, restaurants and food stalls are mushrooming in just
about every nook and cranny in the Klang Valley.
Sadly, quantity (3) not correspond with quality. Food is tasty but there is complete
disregard for (4) and proper hygiene at our eateries.
Customers have often complained (5) cockroaches crawling over glasses and plates.
They have also shared their experience of having to eat dinner in the company of huge rats.
Some (6) even allow stray cats and dogs to venture around their restaurants to feed on the
leftover food.
It is about time these food operators keep their outlets clean and tidy at all times. (7) they
do not improve, the authorities could consider setting up a hotline for the public to lodge their
complaints.
1 A foods 5 A to
B lunch B about
C dinner C away
D meals D over
2 A regular 6 A people
B always B man
C never C owners
D sometimes D workers
3 A has 7 A Since
B did B If
C does C While
D will D For
4 A cleanliness
B cleaning
C clean
D cleaned
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Set 5
Children are risking their mental and physical health because they get so little sleep,
according to new research. One in five youngsters (1) between two and five hours less than their
parents did at that age.Instead being read a book (2) bedtime, children are left in their rooms
with electronic gadgets. Experts say that (3) of televisions and computers in childrens bedrooms
is largely to be blamed for lack of sleep among the young. They also state that the decline of the
bedtime routine and increasing round the clock society will (4) a problem for parents. This
makes it difficult for parents to (5) their children properly.
Dr. Lucy Wiggs, a research fellow at Oxford Universitys Section of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry, said 10-year-olds (6) between eight and ten hours sleep at night while four-year-olds
needed 12 hours.
One of the problems with the pre-sleep activities of the modern children is that they (7) not
have clearly defined start and end times, she said. What we do know is that poor sleep quality
and quantity can endanger childrens physical health, academic achievements and mental
health.
A getting 5. A settling
B gets B settled
C get C settles
D got D settle
A at 6. A needing
B since B needs
C from C needed
D in D needful
A amount 7. A would
B number B does
C figure C will
D kinds D do
A create
B creates
C created
D creating
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Set 6
My mother and I share a very close relationship. She was (1) beloved confidante. My
mother changed the course af my life with her resourcefulness and foresight by (2) me with an
education.
Yet it was that very desire of hers to get me educated (3) shook our relationship and
caused a very wide gap between us. It all started with my three older siblings. For them,
education (4) not regular. It was any fault of my mothers. Whenever she sent them to school,
my father, who believed that education was a waste of time and money, would go to the school
and bring (5) home the moment he found out that they have gone there.
My mother did not give up easily but continued to send them to school (6) my father was
away on one of his many periods of work in other parts of the country. Sadly, my father always
(7) out. At that time, education was not free so my father won the battle. It was the case of he
who pays the bills, has the final say.
1 A mine 5 A them
B our B they
C we C us
D my D we
2 A giving 6 A however
B providing B whenever
C supporting C whichever
D helping D whatever
3 A when 7 A find
B what B finds
C that C found
D why D finding
4 A were
B was
C are
D is
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Set 7
Smoking kills. That is the simple message (1) MAKNA (the National Cancer Council).
One of the diseases (2) closely related to cigarette smoking is lung cancer, and the
World Health Organization estimates that 600,000 new cases of this disease arise. (3) Medical
research has shown that smokers face 15 times the risk of contracting lung cancer (4) non-
smokers do.
Smokers are at the risk of (5) respiratory tract cancer, such as throat and mouth cancers.
Children (6) mothers smoke stand a greater risk of getting respiratory illnesses such as colds,
influenza, bronchitis, asthma and pneumonia.
Smoking is also a major (7) of heart disease. In Malaysia, a quarter of the countrys
cases of heart attacks are cigarette related.
1 A across 5 A get
B from B gets
C around C getting
D to D got
2 A more 6 A whose
B mostly B whom
C much C who
D most D what
3 A annually 7 A reason
B visibly B curse
C clearly C cause
D obviously D problem
4 A to
B than
C then
D from
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Set 8
In the past women had devoted themselves solely to housework and childcare while
staying complacent (1) a largely male-dominated work environment. But now, through
information and communication technology (ICT), (2) can empower their lives with greater
opportunities, (3) it in social, economic or political environment.
In Malaysia, (4) private sector, local government and the non-governmental organizations
believe that through ICT knowledge, women can (5) their lives and have a good opportunity to
rapidly advance in the social arena.
Take for example, a (6) of rural women in Pahang who used the Internet to grow their
small and home-based business. Technology has also helped these women to look for jobs
online. (7), these women still have to learn English to improve their soft skills and other
knowledge to enhance their lives.
1 A in 5 A interest
B by B indicate
C on C improve
D over D increase
2 A they 6 A bunch
B you B group
C we C band
D it D staff
3 A having 7 A And
B being B Since
C been C However
D be D Although
4 A a
B the
C an
D this
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Set 9
Question 1 7 are based on the following passage
Have you ever wanted to go for a holiday in a tropical island? Have you ever felt like
stretching out (1) white sand? Or feel a gentle breeze play in (2) hair? Have you ever dreamed
of being able to combine all these feelings with fascinating sights (3) exotic food? All these are
now possible at an astonishingly low price!
Pulau Redang (4) you. This holiday will not cost you much if you take the advantage of
our amazingly priced (5) deal. You will be staying in Long Boat Cottages. This is a hotel with
every modern (6) that you can think of, including a swimming pool with a poolside caf, tennis
courts, fine-dining restaurants, a fitness centre, a shopping mall (7) evening barbeque area.
Swimming is made accessible, as The Primula Beach is close by.
1 A under 5 A special
B on B specific
C at C specially
D in D especially
2 A his 6 A convenience
B her B equipment
C your C happening
D our D lifestyle
3 A or 7 A so
B but B and
C and C but
D while
4 A calls
B wait
C awaits
D misses
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Set 10
Endau Rompin is the second largest national park in Malaysia, home to (1) rare
Sumatran rhino as well as tigers, tapir and lots of elephants. There could be as many as 50
tigers (2) 500 elephants.
Most people who visit this park stay in the park chalets or the camp sites around the
park. An option for larger groups is to (3) the hospitality of the Jakun. These former hunter-
gatherers have made a shrewd transition to guiding, running bush camps and catering (4). The
MNS, which also known to its foodie members as Makan Non Stop, have done this for some
years and it is no exaggeration to say (5) the Jakun nasi lemak, curries and fish are (6) than
many restaurants dishes in KL.
A stay at a jungle camp near the beautiful waterfalls just outside the park (7) be sublime so
much so that you might not want to leave.
1 A the 5 A this
B an B that
C a C these
D D -
2 A and 6 A fine
B but B best
C or C good
D so D better
3 A enjoy 7 A should
B enjoys B would
C enjoyed C could
D enjoying D shall
4 A services
B chores
C duties
D work
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SET 11
Jill Finland and Edith Jackle were in the air. The sound of Edith Jackles voice (1) as
suddenly as the voice on the radio when it is switched (2) Instantly there was quite a different
sound at about them. It came from (3) bright things overhead, which turned out to be birds. They
(4) making a riotous noise, but it was much like music-rather (5) music which you do not quite
take in at the first hearing, than birds songs. Yet, (6) singing, there was a sort of background of
immense silence. That silence, combined with the (7) of the air, made Jill think they must be on
top of a very high mountain. Jill pinched herself to make sure she was not dreaming.
1 A stop 5 A advance
B stops B advences
C stopped C advancing
D has stopped D advanced
2 A of 6 A although
B off B despite
C on C so
D in D therefore
3 A this 7 A fresh
B that B refreshing
C these C freshness
D those D freshening
4 A is
B are
C was
D were
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SET 12
Antioxidants are natures way of fighting off potentially dangerous molecules in the body.
They are substances or nutrients in our foods which (1) prevent or slow the oxidative damage to
our body. When our body cells use oxygen, they naturally (2) free radicals, a by-product which
can cause cell damage. Antioxidants act as free radical scavengers and (3), prevent and repair
the damage caused by (4) free radicals. Oxidative damage can result (5) health problems such
as heart disease and diabetes. A recent study (6) by researchers from London found that five
servings of fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of stroke by 25%. Antioxidants may also
enhance immune defence and therefore lower the (7) of cancer and infection. Antioxidant
substances include Beta-carotene and Vitamins A, C and E, among others.
1 A can 5 A on
B should B to
C may C from
D might D in
2 A produce 6 A conduct
B produces B conducts
C production C conducted
D producing D conducting
3 A furthermore 7 A risk
B but B case
C hence C chance
D moreover D cause
4 A this
B these
C that
D those
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SET 13
Ray Kroc had created one of the most compelling brands of all time. He is in (1) of
McDonalds as we know it today. He was a fifty-two year old salesman of milkshake
machines. Later, he founded his own company to serve as distributor of the product. His main
clients were restaurants and eateries (2) the United States of America. One of his (3) was a
burger restaurant called McDonalds, founded by brothers Dick and Mac McDonalds.
Kroc was very impressed (4) the sales of their burgers. The McDonalds brothers used
an (5) line type of system to make the burgers. The brothers then (6) to franchise their
McDonalds outlets. Much (7) Ray Kroc managed to convince the McDonald brothers to sell him
their business. He opened the first of the chain of McDonalds restaurants on April 15, in Des
Plains, Illinois.
1 A discover 5 A assemble
B inventor B assembling
C founder C assembled
D father D assembly
2 A across 6 A begin
B from B begins
C through C began
D over D begun
3 A patron 7 A then
B patrons B than
C client C late
D clients D later
4 A on
B by
C with
D over
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SET 14
New technologies are being invented to clean oil spills. One of them is (1) super
absorbent membrane called giant kitchen towels. These towels (2) one day replace brooms,
bombs and detergents to mop up a catastrophic oil spill. Huge towels could be dropped into the
seas
The water-thin sheet , made from nanowires, (3) like blotting paper on oil and has the
capacity to absorb 20 times its (4) weight. Moreover, it is (5) to water, remaining dry even when
left under water for a month. At the same time, it soaks up oil and (6) contaminants, which can
then be removed and disposed off safely.
These huge towels could be dropped into the seas or dragged (7) the water to soak up
oil spills like those caused by the Exxon Valdez. The invention was disclosed in the journal,
Nature Nanotechnology. The research team said that more research needs to be done before
they can be used commercially.
1 A 5 A previous
B a B impervious
C the C passable
D an D impassable
2 A can 6 A some
B could B other
C may C any
D might D many
3 A act 7 A in
B acts B on
C acting C across
D acted D through
4 A own
B other
C same
D innate
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SET 15
A few months ago, I took my sons to buy shoes. Sean is fourteen (1) autistic. Simon is
eight and normal. Before we got to the store, Simon said, Mum, you just (2) on buying shoes. If
Sean throw a tantrum, I (3) handle him,. I nodded and gave him a pat on the head.
One aspect of autism that rarely gets talked about is the brothers and sisters of autistic
children. They are often embarrassed about their autistic sibling and they feel guilty (4) having
these feelings. One way of helping them cope with this is to educate them early on, by (5) their
siblings disorder. Another is to include non-autistic children in (6) to the doctor or other autism
professionals, (7) kids can be brought to meet other siblings of autistic children, which they can
do at sibling workshops. These workshops give the siblings of the autistic to share experiences
and learn that they are not alone.
1 A or 5 A explain
B but B explains
C and C explaining
D because D explained
2 A concentrate 6 A visit
B concentrates B visits
C concentration C visited
D concentrating D visiting
3 A can 7 A However
B could B Consequently
C shall C Furthermore
D should D Nevertheless
4 A on
B in
C of
D for
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SET 16
I am a widow. For two years, I have lived (1) , not allowing even a dog and a cat to
intrude on my solitude. My friend, Jammy Mortimer, whom I have (2) since we were kids, says I
am creepy. All this loneliness is not good for you, she says in her (3) blunt manner. Youll end
up a fat, recluse, refusing to open the door even for me.
(4) , that is not true my doors are always open for Jammy. But as far as the weight is
concerned, I have to admit I have even gotten (5) over the past few months, I have a busy life.
By day, I work as a landscape architect, bringing beauty to the homes of (6), creating outdoor
rooms for them. Some are small and fragrant (7) others are rambling and wild. I love
transforming empty lots with living things such as shrubs and flowers.
1 A lone 5 A Skin
B lonely B skinny
C alone C more skinny
D loneliness D skinnier
2 A know 6 A other
B knows B others
C knew C others
D known D others
3 A usual 7 A so
B sometimes B while
C ever C but
D never D then
4 A Then
B Of course
C So
D Really
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SET 17
The Pacific Northwest tree octopus can be found in the temperate rainforests of the
Olympic Peninsula on the West Coast of North America. It is in danger of facing (1). The tree
octopus is (2), spending only its early life and the period of its mating season in water. It is able
to survive on land (3) the moistness of the rainforests and its specialized skin adaptations.
(4), the loss of their habitat through logging, road building, predation by foreign species
such as house cats and the booming populations of its natural predators, including (5) bald
eagle, have threatened its survival. Unless immediate action (6) to protect this species and its
habitat, the Pacific Northwest tree octopus will (7) be but a memory. This is indeed very bad
news for nature lovers.
1 A lost 5 A a
B loss B an
C extinct C the
D extinction D. -
2 A amphibian 6 A take
B amphibians B took
C amphibious C has taken
D amphibiously D is taken
3 A due to 7 A just
B so B soon
C therefore C still
D consequently D finally
4 A Informatively
B Sadly
C Wonderfully
D Fortunately
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SET 18
There are many ways of studying well. One way of studying (1) is to develop a schedule.
It allows you to allocate your valuable time and (2) you from wandering off course.
A good schedule should take (3) account every class, laboratory, social event and other
work in which you (4) You need to incorporate the hours you attend classes and then focus on
the other free time (5) Next, plan how you will use it. Make a weekly schedule and block off the
24-hour-day in one-hour increments. (6), indicate times for classes, labs, social and work time.
Also, block off a period for (7) each day. With the left-over time, plan time for study. Having a
good schedule is not enough. Make sure you are disciplined enough to follow it.
1 A interestingly 5 A obtain
B effectively B obtained
C effortlessly C availability
D ambitiously D available
2 A keep 6 A Then
B keeps B So
C keeping C Therefore
D kept D But
3 A on 7 A sleep
B into B sleeps
C of C sleeping
D through D slept
4 A plan
B plans
C engage
D engages
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SET 19
Obesity is a common problem today. It (1) millions of people all over the world. Obesity
tends to run (2) families. Some people have a genetic tendency to gain weight (3) than others
because they burn calories more slowly.
(4) genes strongly influence body type and size, the environment also plays a role.
People gain weight because of unhealthy food (5) like fast food or family habits like nibbling food
in front of the television.
Sometimes people (6) food for emotional reasons, such as when they feel stressed,
anxious or even bored. When (7) happens, they often eat more than they need. Obesity can lead
to many problems such as diabetes and heart disease.
1 A affect 5 A choice
B affects B choices
C is affecting C kind
D has affected D kinds
2 A in 6 A kick up
B on B turn to
C through C come across
D across D turn down
3 A easy 7 A this
B easiest B that
C more easily C these
D most easily D those
4 A Due to
B However
C Because
D Although
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SET 20
Joan made sure that she was not followed. She walked faster as she approached the
mansion. This mansion (1) at the top of a hill. Three storeys tall, it rested on a foundation of
blackish-green stone. A blanket of (2), dark ivy crawled over the stone, up and (3) the rows of
brown bricks. Curling around the (4) windows and doorways, the ivy crept nearly to the second
storey. Joan felt very uneasy as she stared at the building.
A long curved stone stairway and two tall turrets on either side of the house (5) Joan of a
castle in a fairy tale. It was like a castle (6) evil spell. A peaked grey roof and a tall, spindly
chimney (7) the unsettling impression. Joan approached the door bell and pressed it. After about
ten minutes, the door open and she came face to face with a white-haired lady.
1 A stand 5 A remind
B stands B reminds
C standing C reminding
D stood D reminded
2 A thin 6 A under
B thick B with
C shaky C over
D long D in
3 A over 7 A filled in
B in B added to
C on C came into
D through D came across
4 A arch
B arches
C arched
D arching
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SECTION B
PRACTICE 1
Study the pictures below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given in the
advertisement.
* Moist chocolate cake

* 2 kg
* RM75.00
* Whipped cream
* Extra- Free delivery
* Novelty teddy butter cake

* 3 kg
* RM120.00
* Butter icing
* Extra- Free delivery
* Novelty sunflower chocolate cake

* 2 kg
* RM70.00
* No icing
* Extra - free delivery
(A) Complete the table based on the advertisement given.
9)
8)
7)
6)
5)
4)
3)
2)
1)
10)
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[10
marks]
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PRACTICE 2
RM 16.00 RM 5.00
RM 10.00
Storybook Magazine
Comic
Primary and secondary Primary and secondary
Primary school students
school students school students
Ahamd Adib
Phelp Collins C. T. Lim
Available at Suria
Available at Mardani Available at all
Bookshop
Store bookstores
Complete the table with the correct answers.
Genius Children Wonder Robot Join In
Price RM 16.00 1) 2)
Type 3) 4) Magazine
Suitable for 5) Primary school pupils 6)
Author 7) Ahmad Adib 8)
Available at Mardani Store 9) 10)

[10 marks]
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PRACTICE 3
Read the poster and the dialogue below carefully. Then complete the table using the information
given in the poster and dialogue.
Presents for Father's Day
Tie T-shirt Wallet
RM29.00 RM20.00 RM35.90
Dark blue with red Blue, white, black and Black and brown
stripes and brown with red Free gift - key chain
black stripes Free gift one pair of
Free gift - T-shirt socks
Julian: Hi, lzman. I'm glad you could come.

lzman: No problem. I'm glad to be of help.
Julian: Tomorrow is Father's Day. I don't know what present to buy for my father.
lzman: Have you anything in mind?
Julian: There are three things I'd like to buy, but I can only afford one. My father likes
striped ties.
lzman: They look very nice. What are the other things?
Julian: I could get him this wallet.
lzman: It has compartments for credit cards and coins, too. What's the third item?
Julian: A T-shirt. It is cheaper than the other two. So what should I get him, Izman? lzman:
Think about which item your father will like the best and then you can make
your choice.
Julain: You're right.
Complete the table based on the poster given.
Price Colours Free Gift
Dark blue with red stripes

Tie 1) 3) .
2) ..
5) ..
Wallet 4) 7) .
6) ..
Blue, white, black and

T-shirt 8) 10) ....
9) ..
[10 MARKS]
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PRACTICE 4
Read the information in the poster below carefully, Then complete the table using
information given in the poster
A great treat for all lovers of orchids!
GRAND ORCHID SHOW
WONDER PLANTS
A rare chance to see over one hundred
EXHIBITION
types of orchids in full bloom!
Learn more about plants that are used
as herbal medicines!
Flower arrangement contest! You can buy all
More than 200 types of plants on display.
the flowers you need at 30% discount!
Herbal medicines for coughs, colds,
sprains, headaches, etc. on sale - all at
Date: 25 27, November half price.
Admission: RM 5. Don't miss it. Date: 13 18, November
Tickets: RM8
MALAYSIAN FRUIT FAIR

F i f t y s t a l l s s e l l i n g t h e b e s t f r u i t s from all the states in Malaysia!
* Delicious durians * Sarawak pineapples
* Ipoh pomelos * Sea coconuts
And lots more!
Free recipes for fruit cake!
Date: 16-17, November
ADMISSION IS FREE
Complete the table based on the information from the advertisement given.
What visitors can Special
Date Admission Fee
see Attractions
Grand Orchid 2) . 3) .
1) RM 5.00
Show
Wonder Plants 6) . Half price for all
4) 5) .
Exhibition medicines
Malaysian Fruit 9) . 10) .
7) . 8) .
Fair ..
[10 marks]
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PRACTICE 5
Read the poster below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given in the
poster
PUPPIES FOR SALE! CUTE RABBITS FOR SALE!

Only RM50 per puppy RM 30 PER RABBIT
Free!!
* Fun to play with *

Rubber Bone Eats vegetables
Good guard dogs
Eats rice and meat Buy 1 rabbit, get another one for free!
PARROTS FOR SALE

Teach him new words
Eats sunflower seeds
Free cage provided
RM60
per parrot
Puppy Rabbit Parrot
Price RM50 1) . 2) .
Free gift 3) . 4) . 5) .
6) .
Food 8) . Sunflower seeds
7) .
9) . 10) .
Advantages Fun to play with
..
[10 marks]
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PRACTICE 6
Read the poster below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given in the
poster.
NEW TRAVEL PRICES FROM KUALA LUMPUR TO PENANG!
A RETURN TICKET FOR RM50 ONLY!
Available from only three bus counters.
Maju Jasa Express

leaves for Penang every day
enjoy special screenings of movies while travelling
Laju Express
leaves every Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
food and drinks will be served
Subortem Express
leaves every weekend
blankets and warm drinks given for night trips
Bus Company Departure days Special facilities

While travelling:
Maju Jasa Express 1) . 2) .

3) . Serves:
4) . 6)
Laju Express
5) . .

Items provided for night trips
7) . 8) .
9) .
10) .
[10 marks]
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Practice 7
Read the notice below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given in the
notice.
This is Nalini. She is a teacher. She teaches students. She likes her job b ec au se s he ca n
h e l p st ud en t s learn. A teacher has to be caring and knowledgeable.
This is Maria. She is a doctor. Her j o b i s t o t r e a t s i c k p e o p l e . S h e always helps

sick people. A doctor has to be caring and helpful.
This is Peter. He works as a pilot. He f lies air planes. He has visit ed many wonderful
places. A pilot has to be disciplined and responsible.
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Teacher Doctor Pilot
Name Nalini 1 _________________ Peter
What they do 2 _________________ 3 _________________ Fly airplanes
Advantages 4 _________________ Help sick people 5 _________________
Caring 7 _________________ 9 _________________

Character
6 _________________ 8 _________________ 10 ________________
[10 marks]
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Practice 8
Read the poster below carefully. Then complete the table using the information
given in the poster
BUY! BUY! BUY!

Special bargains only at Bintang Superstore
Value Buy 3
Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensils Normal price from RM100

NOW 30% off!
Free mini cookie jar for purchase RM200 and above!
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Value Buy 1 Value Buy 2 Value Buy3
Items Clothes 1 _________________ 2 _________________
Normal Price 3 _________________ 4 _________________ 5 _________________
Offers 6 _________________ 7 _________________ 8 _________________
Free gifts 9 _________________ 10 ________________ Mini cookie jars

[10 marks]
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Practice 9
Read the information in the poster below carefully. Then complete the table using the
information given in the poster.
PRODUCT A PRODUCT B PRODUCT C
An encyclopaedia set Set of pens Set of leather goods

RM100 RM85 Wallet, belt and key chain
Free dictionary Free writing paper RM90
Gift wrapping available RM3 for gift wrapping Free gift wrapping
Discount 10% Discount 20% Discount 5%
Set of Encyclopaedia Set of Pens Set of Leather Goods
Price 1 _________________ 2 _________________ 3 _________________
Free Gift 4 _________________ 5 _________________ None
Wrapping Free 6 _________________ 7 _________________
Discounts 8 _________________ 9 _________________ 10 _________________
Practice 10
Read the information in the poster below carefully. Then complete the table using the
information given in the poster
AIRPLANE BUS TRAIN
RM35
RM130 RM40
Ipoh, Taiping,
Alor Star Ipoh and Alor Star
Butterworth, Alor Star
Drinks Lunch stop at Ipoh
Food and drinks included
45 minutes 5 hours
8 hours
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Airplane Train Bus
Fare 1 _________________ 2 _________________ 3 _________________

Time taken for
4 _________________ 5 _________________ 6 _________________
the journey
Meals offered Drinks 7 _________________ 8 _________________
Stops 9 _________________ 10 ________________ Ipoh

[10 marks]
**********************************************************************************
Practice 11
Read the following information on the different types of vitamins and answer the questions that
follow.
Vitamin ACE
This highly concentrated dosage of Vitamin A, C and E is very effective
against skin problems especially to prevent and treat acne, blemishes and
other skin disorders. Regular consumption promotes good complexion and
acts as a buffer against rashes and drying o f skin and premature aging. The
combination of vitamins is also ideal to ensure and restore good eyesight.
Pharmartonne Multivitamins
You need to take only one a day. It has all the essential vitamins and minerals you
need. It is especially good for those whose diet is not rich in vitamins.
Those who consume overcooked food and fried foods are strongly
recommended to take multivitamins daily. Children who are hyperactive and eat
mostly junk food need multivitamins to restore lost energy.
Evening Primrose Oil
This extract of the evening primrose plant is ideal for those suffering
from premenstrual problems and syndromes such as stomach cramps, joint
and back aches as well those who seek better complexion and skin
condition. It moisturises the skin from within. It is also recommended for
menopausal women to reduce symptoms associated with menopause.
Cod Liver Oil
Especially good for children as it helps to build bones during the formative
period of childhood. It is also excellent for those who suffer from cold -
related ailments like chest congestions, flu and asthma. It helps to promote
stronger bones and is rich in Vitamin A for improving the skin. People of all ages
should take Cod Liver Oil to maintain strong bon es into their twilight years.
Co Enzyme Q10
This is an energy booster. It is ideal for people on the go who need constant
energy boosting. It boosts your energy level so you can complete all your
projects in time and still have enough energy to have your daily exercise.
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The potency of this enzyme is guaranteed and you need to take only one a
day to keep you going 24 hours a d ay.
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Questions 1 - 5
Using the information on the different types of vitamins, select the most suitable vitamin for
each person below. Write the vitamins in the boxes.
No. Description Vitamin
Mrs Serena Lam is always feeling tired and wants to

1 1 ____________________
feel more energetic to perform at her peak.
Lalita has been suffering from acne related problems

2 on her face and wants to take something that will help 2 ____________________
solve the problem.
Sarimah suffers from monthly cramps and associated

3 3 ____________________
symptoms related to her period.
Mrs Leela Raja wants to ensure her children develop

4 4 ____________________
strong bones and resistance towards flu.
Puan Salmah wants to take vitamins that would

5 5 ____________________
provide overall health benefits.
Questions 6 - 10
Using the information on the different types of vitamins, complete the sentences with short
answers.
Co Enzyme Q10 is great for those who need to increase ______________________

____________________________________________________________________
Someone who is taking Pharmartonne Multivitamins does not need to take other vitamin
supplement because the tablet contains ____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Cod liver oil is rich in ___________________________________________________
Stomach ailments can be relieved by taking ________________________________
Vitamin ACE provides a perfect remedy for __________________________________
[10 marks]
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Practice 12
Read the following information on the different types of skin care products and answer the
questions that follow.
BLACKHEAD REMOVAL TONER ANTI-SPOT SERUM

The toner helps remove This serum fights discolouration
blackheads, whiteheads and with Vitamin C. The formula is
a s s i s t s i n p r e v e n t i n g formation vacuum-packed to stabilise and
of acne and black spots. It preserve the properties of
retards the growth of blackheads Vitamin C w h i c h a r e e a s i l y
as well as facial hairs. The toner o x i d i s e d . I t p r o m o t e s collagen
also lightens pigmentation and synthesis and moistens dry skin.
facial depressions, adding glow to T he b enefits of using this
the f a c e . Us e i t da y a nd n igh t Vitamin C-rich p r o d u c t are
t o m ai n tai n a healthy and glowing similar to that of oral
complexion. supplements.
C ELLUL AR I NT ENS IV E AN TI -
W R IN KL E CR E AM ANTI-BLEMISH REPAIR CREAM
I t h el ps r eg en er a t e sk in at It helps to repair blemishes and
n ig ht . T h e treatment must be unsightly s c ar o n t h e f a c e . T h e
used day and night to keep the c r e a m c o n t a i n s zinc and other
momentum going. It reduces the miner als known to help in fading
appearance of facial creases, away of facial spots and scars. Use
wrinkles, age spots and skin daily to help restore vitality and
discolouration ' while one sleeps. It glow to your skin.
also helps with facial pigmentation.
EYE CONTOUR CREAM

You may be able to reduce signs of ageing on your skin but the eyes will always give
away your age. Facial expressions such as smiles, frowns and grimaces are often
registered around the vulnerable eye area. This eye cream provides optimum
hydration and strengthens the skin around the eye. It restores vitality,
freshness and energy to give maximum efficiency within the epidermis. The serum
also combats puffiness and dark circles.
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Questions 1 - 5
Using the information given, select the most suitable skin care product for each person
below. Write the name of the product in the boxes.
No. Description Skin care product
1
Shanti has a dull complexion because of blackheads. 1 ____________________
2 Mrs Anthony Samy who is in her fifties is looking for a

2 ____________________
cream to treat wrinkles.
3 Lam Wah Peng is an outdoor person and has many
3 ____________________
unsightly spots on her face.
4 Puan Siti has visible aging signs around her eyes. 4 ____________________
5 Sailaja has serious acne problem which has left her

5 ____________________
face full of acne scars.
Questions 6 - 10
Using the information on the different types of skin care product, complete the sentences with
short answers.
The anti-blemish cream is ideal to treat _______________________________________
The eye cream works by __________________________________________________
Topical application of Vitamin C helps to fight _________________________________
The anti-wrinkle cream must be applied ______________________________________
Use of the toner prevents __________________________________________________
[10 marks]
Practice 13
Read the information about movies given below and then, answer the questions that follow.
Flagship Destroyers
In this science fiction, Earth comes under attack by a race of giant alien plants
bent on the total annihilation of human life. Earth mounts its first counter -
attack with a deadly invasion of the bugs that feeds the plants.
No Chance
A hard-hitting New York cop puts his life and that of his family on the line to
bring in a serial killer. He must stop the serial killer from committing more murders.
Will he able to do it in time, before his family gets killed as well? Find out by watching
this fast-paced thriller.
The Big Valley Escapade
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Five young dinosaurs living in the peaceful Green Valley with their parents, decide to
have an adventure. They chased a couple of big birds which were stealing their eggs
and found themselves in Never Never Land! How did they escape? Let Disney tell you
more.
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Thunder Sounds of Destruction
A small town in Nevada is hit by a series of terrifying thunder which causes
power failure, violent lightning and fires. The researchers in the local university
form a team and go all out to save the destruction of earth. An intriguing action
movie.
Hercules and the Last Kingdom
Based on Greek mythology, Hercules goes in search of the last kingdom. He is
up against his most formidable enemy, Queen Hera who obstructs him all the way.
A super adventure for the young and old.
Into Thin Air Death on Everest
A group of unprepared thrill seekers attempts to climb Mount Everest. Their exotic
adventure soon turns into a terrifying ordeal. An adventure thriller not to be missed.
No Movies Type
1 Flagship Destroyers 1 ____________________
2 No Chance 2 ____________________
3 Big Valley Escapade 3 ____________________
4 Thunder Sounds of Destruction 4 ____________________
5 Hercules and the Last Kingdom 5 ____________________
6 Into Thin Air Death On Everest 6 ____________________
Questions 7 10
My parents would like to take the family for a movie. Which show(s) would be suitable for
family entertainment?
______________________________________________________________________
Which movies would appeal to students of Science?
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______________________________________________________________________
Why should the New York cop in the show, No Chance, nail down the serial killer?
______________________________________________________________________
In which mythology can we read about Hercules and Queen Hera?

______________________________________________________________________
[10 marks]
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Practice 14
Read the following information on the different academic courses and answer the questions that
follow.
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND
FACULTY OF ISLAMIC STUDIES
BUSINESS
Bachelor of Business
Administration" U UVFY Bachelor of Islamic Studies
Entrance requirements: Entrance requirements:

Minimum A-levels or 4 Principals in Minimum SPM
STPM Basic knowledge of Islamic History
Good command of English Distinction (SPM) in Islamic Studies
Distinction (STPM or A-levels) in Basic command of Arab language
Accounts, and Maths
4-year honours programme 3-year honours programme

Courses also available on part-time basis Courses only on full-time basis
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science (IT) Bachelor of Education
Master of Science Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Entrance requirements: Entrance requirements:
Minimum B in Science (STPM or A- Minimum credits in English and Bahasa
levels) for degree programme - 4 years Malaysia at SPM level for Postgraduate
Minimum Bachelor of Science or Diploma in Education (10-month
Technology for Masters programme - 1 programme)
year taught course Minimum C in A-level English Literature
(for TESL - Teaching of English as
Second Language) and B for Bahasa
Malaysia (for Teaching of Bahasa) for
Bachelor of Education
Course also available on part-time basis Courses only on full-time basis

FACULTY OF LAW
Master's in Business Law
Master's in International Law
Entrance requirements:
Minimum Bachelor of Law for Master's degree programme
You have an option of a 1-year taught course or 2-year thesis

(submission of dissertation of not less 100 000 words)
Part-time courses available (minimum of 4 years and maximum of 7 years)
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Questions 1 - 5
Using the information on the academic courses, select the most suitable course for each
person below. Write the title of the course in the boxes.
No. Description Course
Roslan is very business-minded and wants to take up a
1 1 _____________________
part-time course as he is working.
Melissa Lee has always been keen to be in the teaching 2 ___________________

2
profession
Amran is an attorney and wants to further his studies in
3 3 ___________________
the business aspect of the field.
Sue Lee desires to be in the technology related 4 ___________________

4
profession.
5 Maznah is a Muslim and wants to undertake a course 5 ___________________

related to her religion.
Questions 6 - 10
Using the information on the different types of courses, complete the sentences with short
answers.
Those interested to study a course in Islamic studies can only do it _________________
______________________________________________________________________
A student intending to do postgraduate studies in Law must possess ________________
______________________________________________________________________
Someone intending to undertake a degree in Science must have ___________________
______________________________________________________________________
TESL candidates must possess _____________________________________________
The duration of the course for Bachelor of Economics and Business programme is _____
______________________________________________________________________
[10 marks]
Practice 15
Read the following information on the different vacancies available and answer the questions
that follow.
General Clerk/Receptionist at Recruitment Agents required
Damansara/PJ office. Minimum urgently in Penang. Good communication
SPM/STPM. With or without experience. skills. Possess a Diploma/Degree.
Computer literate. Fluent in English and Institute Anda. Call Hassan at 04-
Bahasa Malaysia. Call 012-6784532 4321678.
before 2 May 2011.
Legal Firm in Bercham, Ipoh has English copy editors urgently required by
immediate vacancy for a Conveyancing local daily. Knowledge of editing and
Lawyer. Female only. With experience. layout a prerequisite. Minimum Diploma.
Contact: 03-65723120 or email resume Call Chong at 03-33230971.
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to: hanna@ct.my
Recovery Officers/Administration Executives required urgently in KL/Kuching. Basic
allowance plus commission. Must possess own transport.
Contact 013-3247906.
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Questions 1 - 5
Using the information on the different vacancies available, complete the table below.
No. Description Job Title
Maizurah has qualifications in English and is good at 1 _____________________

1
graphics and editing.
John has experience working at the loan section of a

2 bank and is familiar with the procedures involved in 2 ___________________
recovering funds from defaulters.
Cheng has good interpersonal skills and is looking for
3 a job that does not require him to own personal 3 ___________________
transport.
4 Sita is a lawyer and has experience in legal matters. 4 ___________________
Annie has just completed her SPM and does not have 5 ___________________
5
work experience but she is good at using computers.
Questions 6 - 10
Using the information on the different vacancies available, complete the sentences with short
answers.
Priya is interested to apply for a job as a general clerk in the Klang Valley. She
possesses PMR qualification but does not have computer skills. She cannot apply for the
post advertised because _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Nasiruddin wants to work as a legal clerk. He cannot apply for the job as a ___________
______________________________________________________________________
Soo Chan is keen to apply for the position of a Recovery Officer and wants a steady and
fixed monthly income. The job advertised is not suitable because ______________
______________________________________________________________________
Patricia lives in Selangor and wants a job as a recruitment agent based there. She most
probably will not accept the job as the posting is ___________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Meena is awaiting her SPM results and wants to apply for the post of an editor. She is
unsuitable for the job as she does not have ___________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________
[10 marks]
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Practice 16
Read the following information on the different boutiques in Kuala Lumpur and answer the
questions that follow.
FASHION BOUTIQUES IN KUALA LUMPUR

ZAO FASHION
At our fashion boutique, you get the latest cheongsam and Mao outfits at a very
reasonable price without compromising on quality. We have clothes for men, women,
young adults and children. We use only natural materials such as cotton, linen and silk.
Our fabric is imported from Europe but tailored locally. That is why we are able to sell
our products without burning a hole in your pocket. For every purchase of RM1000 and
above, you could purchase a dress or shirt for only KM20.
A N E KA FASH I ON
We sell baju Melayu, baju kurung, kebaya, baju Kedah and other Malay traditional
costumes. We use silk from Korea, China and Thailand. For each design, we have
restricted the number of outfits to ten, so you aren't likely to see someone else
wearing the same outfit at a party! Our prices start as low as RM50 and for every
purchase of RM1500, you get a free selendang (shawl).
SARASWATHI FASHION
We sell South Asian traditional costumes. Our clothes are all made from cotton or
silk. Prices range from RM90 to RM1000 for each design. Our clothes are
tailored in South Asian countries. We specialise in womens clothing such as sari,
salwar kameez and other traditional costumes. We urge you to buy our products to help
the poor in the region. We donate 10% of our profits to the orphanages in India to help
reduce poverty and suffering.
GURDIP FASHION HOUSE
We sell all North Indian traditional costumes for men, women and children. Our designs
are Bollywood-inspired. The clothes are tailored in North India and thus the
prices are very affordable. We also offer 10% discount for purchases above
RM100. The materials used are mostly cotton and linen.
ANNE DESIGNER BRANDS
We sell all types of Western clothing including trousers, dresses, blouses, tubes and
the latest in swimwear. Our designs are inspired by Hollywood celebrities. Our
designer, a former supermodel, is based i n New York. Our materials are mainly
chiffon, linen, silk and Chinese cotton. We offer products of the highest quality
at affordable prices. For every purchase of RM2000 and more, we will give you a
discount.
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Questions 1 - 5
Using the information on the different types of materials, write the name of the fashion houses.
No. Description Fashion House
1 Silk 1.
2 Cotton, linen and silk 2.
3 Chiffon, linen, silk and Chinese cotton 3.
4 Cotton and linen 4.
5 Cotton and silk 5.

Questions 6 - 10
Using the information on the different fashion boutiques, complete the sentences with short
answers.
If you spend RM1500 at Aneka Fashion, you will get _______________________

Zao Fashion gets its materials from _____________________________________
Clothes from Anne Designer Brands are designed by _________________________
______________________________________________________________________
At Saraswathi Fashion, a portion of the profits goes to ______________________

__________________________________________________________________
Aneka Fashion House boasts of being the only outlet that sells traditional ______
__________________________________________________________________
[10 marks]
Practice 17
Read the following information of top Australian universities and answer the questions that
follow.
TOP UNIVERSITIES IN AUSTRALIA
The Australian National University
The oldest university in Australia. It is renowned for its postgraduate studies
particularly in social sciences and pure sciences. Our lecturers are very experienced
and they rank among the best in the world. A few are Nobel Prize winners. We also
provide free English classes for overseas students who are not native speakers of
English or who need language assistance. Please visit our website www.anu.edu.au for
details on courses offered, scholarships and b ur s ar y a s s is t a nc e. O v er s e a s
s tud e n t s c a n a l so c all o ur to ll fr e e l i n e 1 -3 00 - 6900 for accommodation enquiries.
University of New South Wales
We are one of the top universities in the world and the top five universities in
Australia. We offer courses in Art, Music and other art-related courses such as
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performing arts and fine arts as well as sculpting. Most of our lecturers have hands-on
experience in their respective fields. We provide career advice on campus as well as
jobs for successful graduates including outstanding non-Australians as we are linked
to major companies in the respective fields. For further details, please visit our website
www.nws.edu.au. You can also send in queries via our email found in the website.
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La Trobe University
Our university is located in the best suburban part of Melbourne. It is within walking
distance to town and the markets, bus and train interchanges as well as other
facilities. We offer courses in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Medicine and Veterinary
Science. Students who have achieved outstanding results in their A-levels are eligible
for full and partial scholarships subject to an interview. Non-Australian students upon
graduation can secure jobs here and we would assist you in the process, again subject
to successful interviews with prospective employers. Please surf our website
www.latrobe.edu.au for more details on courses, fees and bursary assistance.
University of Tasmania
We are located on a scenic island off Australia and offer among the best postgraduate courses
available in the world in the area of heart surgery, plastic surgery, orthopaedic, oncology
and heart transplants. Our students are practising doctors who are furthering t heir studies
in their field of specialisation. For further information, please visit our website
www.uot.edu.au. We also provide housemanship and attachment at the local hospital for
hands-on training. Financial allowance would be provided for the latter.
Monash University
Monash University is well known among local and overseas students alike for its worldwide
recognised degrees in Asian Studies, Political Science, International Relations and
Strategic and Defence Studies. We offer undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses
in the above fields. Students who have attained 4 As in their A-levels are automatically
eligible for full waiver of tuition fees. For details on courses, living and accommodation
in Melbourne, please visit our website at www.monash.edu.au.
Questions 1 - 5
Using the information on the universities, select the most suitable university for each person.
No. Description University
Wendy Ng is a doctor who wants to be a specialist in
1 1.
heart surgery.
Kamarul is working as a political analyst at a research
2 institution and is looking to gain a post-graduate 2.
diploma.
Jayanthi is an amateur painter who wants to gain a
3 3.
degree in that field.
4 Mustafa's ambition is to be a veterinarian. 4.
5 Ai Leen wants to do a Ph. D in social sciences. 5.
Questions 6 - 10
Using the information on the different universities, complete the sentences with short answers.
Why should students consider the Australian National University if they want to pursue
tertiary education?
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What do undergraduate students learn at Monash University?
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How does one get details on courses offered at La Trobe University?
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Most of the student at the University of New South Wales would become
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Which university offers free English classes for overseas students?
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[10 marks]
Practice 18
Read the following information on several restaurants and answer the questions that follow.
Hainan Vegetarian Fare Karim Malay Vegetarian Cuisine

100% vegetarian We serve all types of Malay vegetarian dishes.
Gluten-free, no preservatives or additives Authentic Malay food.
added. Our price ranges between RMIO to Our price ranges from RM2-RM8 per plate. Value
RM35 per plate. Free drinks for meals above for money
RM100. We have a la carte and buffet meals.
We serve noodles, rice or bread with the
main course. We also cook Western-style
dishes.
Hardip Punjabi Vegetarian Snacks Karuna Indian Vegetarian
We serve all types of snacks from We serve authentic and typical Indian vegetarian
Samosas to curry puffs and other fare.
traditional North Indian delicacies. We are We do not use eggs or garlic in our cooking. It is
open for tea-time only. an ideal eating place for Buddhists and Jains. Our
We use only fresh milk in our coffee and tea. foods are served buffet style and prices are as low
as RM3 per serving.
Wickremsinghe Sri Lankan Vegetarian Fare

We are only open for dinner and serve both buffet and d la carte meals. Our food would appeal to
those who like hot and spicy foods. We use fresh ingredients and coconut milk in our curries.
Prices start at RM10 per dish.
We only serve fresh fruit juices and hot drinks.
Questions 1 - 5
Using the information on the different types of foods served, select the most suitable eatery
for each person below.
No. Description Eatery
1 Hock San is a vegan and a Buddhist. 1.
Aruna is on a tight budget and wants to have a good

2 2.
lunch.
Kumar is on a tea-break. He prefers North Indian
3 3.
food.
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4 Anna likes hot and spicy food. 4.
David is very health conscious and is gluten-

5 5.
intolerant.
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Questions 6 - 10
Using the information on the different types of food, complete the sentences with short answers.
Karuna Indian Vegetarian is unique because its food is without _____________

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The Hainanese restaurant foods are free from __________________________

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Which restaurant is the most economical place to have a meal? Why?
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The Hainanese restaurant would appeal mostly to _______________________
________________________________________________________________
Those with sensitive stomachs would not patronise the Sri Lankan restaurant because the
food is ________________________________________________________
[10 marks]
Practice 19
Read the information given below and then, answer the questions that follow.
STARSCOPE
MONDAY, 1 APRIL 2011
Taurus (April 21 - May 21) Leo (July 24 - Aug. 23)
You ar e v ery caref ul with your A fantastic day where everything
spending today. However, your goes your way. Enjoy the moment while
friends will make a great effort to it lasts. You will hear news from an old
impress you. Today will also be a good friend and you will be financially rewarded.
day to complete all your unfinished
work.
Lucky colour: Green Lucky colour: Brown
Lucky number: 4 Lucky number: 9
Gemini (May 22 - June 21) Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
Today sees you being very restless. You will feel confused and stressed.
Nothing goes as planned. Someone will There is one big decision that you have
really irritate you. Financially, you are to make soon. Things are not as you
lucky and will see all your hard work pay expect them to b e. Nevertheless,
off. friends will be very supportive and
understanding. You need time to think.
Lucky colour: Purple Lucky colour: Pink
Lucky number: 2 Lucky number: 7
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
A very busy day for you. You need to spend time to relax and unwind. It is a
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good day to be with friends and family. Spend time to do your favourite activities
such as shopping or dining.
Lucky colour: Red
Lucky number: 6
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Questions 1 - 5
For each of the zodiac signs below, provide suitable dates, lucky colours and numbers.
Zodiac
No. Date Lucky Colour Lucky Number
Sign
1 Taurus ___________________ Green 4
2 Gemini May 22 - June 21 ___________________ 2
3 Leo July 24 - Aug. 23 Brown ______________
4 Virgo Aug. 24 - Sept. 23 Pink ______________
5 Cancer June 22 - July 23 ___________________ 6

Questions 6 - 10
Based on the information given, give short answers to the following questions.
According to the Starscope, Taurians ________________________________________
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Those who were born under the Gemini zodiac will feel restless because ____________
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What are the activities suggested for Cancerians?

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Leos will have an excellent day. It is also predicted that __________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Why would Virgoans feel confused and stressed?

______________________________________________________________________
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[10 marks]
Practice 20
Read the article below carefully. Then, complete the diagram that follows.
Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, sprouts and kale, contain a compound which
could help to fight breast cancer, according to researchers. After supplementation
with the compound 13C (Indole-3-Carbinol) breast cancer cells were more easily killed
when exposed to chemotherapy. Eating cruciferous vegetables once a week can also cut
lung cancer risk for people with inactive forms of two genes, says the International Agency
for Cancer Research, because they are rich in isothiocyanates.
But, these chemicals are normally eliminated from the body by "clean -up" enzymes
produced by certain genes: GSTM1 and GSTTL. The Agency found that the 50% of the
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population with an inactive form of GSTM1 had a 33% protective effect against lung
cancer if they ate plenty of the vegetables.
However, 25% of the population is sensitive to the bitter taste imparted by the
isothiocyanates. You can tone down the bitter taste by serving broccoli and cauliflower
in a milk-based soup or with a white sauce. Aim for three servings a week.
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SECTION C
PASSAGE 1
Read the passage carefully.
Ramli is a taxi driver. He drives around the town. He is a very friendly and kind man. He
can get passengers easily every day. His passengers usually enjoy the ride to their destination
in his taxi. He likes to talk and tell stories to his passengers while driving.
One day, Ramli picked up a man near Jalan Setia. He was carrying a small bag with food
in it. He wanted Ramli to send him to the hospital to see his daughter. His daughter was knocked
down by a car.
When they reached the hospital, Ramli showed him the fare stated on the meter. The
poor man did not have enough money to pay the fare. Looking at his torn clothes, Ramli told the
man he would not charge him. The poor man thanked Ramli for his kindness.
Answer the questions.
I Who is Ramli?
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2 Where did Ramli pick up the man?

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3 What was the man carrying?

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4 Where did he want to go?

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5 Why was his daughter in the hospital?

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[5 marks]
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PASSAGE 2
1 Siva will never get married, said my grandmother in despair. Hes 1

more interested in travelling and seeing the world than in settling down.
2 I overheard my grandmother talking to my father and smiled to myself.
Uncle Siva was twenty-nine years old and a very successful accountant,
but he was still unattached. As far as I knew, he did not intend to settle down 5
for at least another three years. He was at the prime of his life and seemed
to be enjoying himself tremendously. One year it was a holiday in Japan, the
next, Hongkong, last year it was the Philippines, and the latest I heard, he
intended to quit his job and see America for four months. This was the last
straw for my grandmother. She could not understand why a person would give 10
up a stable, well-paid job to travel and see the world.
3 Arent you worried that youll be out of a job when you get back? What
will you do then? she asked in exasperation.
4 I dont think therell be any problem in finding a job. Ill probably be
unemployed for a month or two at the most, said Uncle Siva. 15
5 So, he handed in his resignation despite the many protests from my
grandmother and father. He began to make preparations for his trip getting
his passport, visa and travellers cheques ready. He even bought himself a
haversack as he intended to travel in the cheapest way possible.
6 Uncle Siva sent us many postcards from America. He made it a point to 20
send one from every place that he went to. During the four months that he was
there, he managed to visit Florida, Hawaii, California and many other interesting
places. From his letters and postcards, we knew that he was enjoying himself.
He even saw a little of Europe en route to the United States of America.
7 The four months flew by and soon my adventurous uncle was back again. 25
He was very tanned, much thinner and as happy and cheerful as ever. All of us
were glad to have him back. He brought souvenirs for each of us, and told us of
his adventures.
1. From paragraph 1, the phrase settling down can best be replaced with
..[1 mark]
2. From paragraph 2,
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(a) why did the writer smile to himself when he heard the conversation
between his grandmother and his father?
....[1 mark]
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(b) what did the writers uncle do for a living?
.....[1 mark]
(c) the word prime means
.....[1 mark]
(d) how did the writers grandmother react when she heard that her son was
going to the United States?
.....[1 mark]
3. From paragraph 4, how long would the writers uncle be out of a job when he returns?
.......[1 mark]
(a) why would the writers uncle have to look for a job when he returned from the
United States?
...........[1 mark]
(b) what would you need if you plan to travel in the cheapest way possible?
...........[1 mark]
(a) how did the writer know exactly which places his uncle visited in the United
States?
.......[1 mark]
(b) when did the writers uncle visit Europe?
.......[1 mark]
PASSAGE 3
1 Hajjah Kalsom will be celebrating her 78th birthday in a weeks time. At an

age when most old women should have retired, Hajjah Kalsom refuses to
depend on anybody despite being crippled. She has two young grandchildren
whose parents died in a motor cycle accident several years ago.
2 What is remarkable is her extraordinary courage. 5
3 Hajjah Kalsom has her daily routine: tending her vegetable plot, making
brooms from coconut husks for sale, keeping a watchful eye on the two girls,
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and praying regularly.
4 Her routine starts early in the morning with her prayers. She prepares
breakfast for the two grandchildren. She fries bananas and sweet potatoes 10
which are sold as soon as they are ready. She earns about twenty ringgit
every morning.
5 In the evenings she tends her vegetable plot. She grows brinjals, long
beans, chillies, pumpkins, tomatoes and even cabbages. Her granddaughters
help her in the garden. Many villagers in the neighbourhood find her home-grown 15
vegetables cheaper, and fresher. She does not sell all her vegetables but saves
some for herself and her granddaughters.
6 At night she sits under the dim light in her house making brooms. She sells
each broom for $1.40. She is quite skilful too. She learnt to make brooms when
she was a young girl, helping her family to make ends meet. 20
7 No matter how difficult life is, Hajjah Kalsom never complains or neglects her
grandchildren. To the girls, Hajjah Kalsom is not only a grandmother but also a grand
lady.
1. From paragraph 1, what had happened to Hajjah Kalsoms grandchildrens parents?

. [1 mark]
2. From paragraph 3, state two activities that Hajjah Kalsom does every day?
(i) .[1 mark]
(ii) [1 mark]
(a) how does Hajjah Kalsom start her day?
..[1 mark]
(b) what does she sell every morning?
..[1 mark]
(c) how much does she earn from it?
..[1 mark]
(a) what vegetables does she grow?
..[1 mark]
(b) what do the villagers think of her home-grown vegetables?
..[1 mark]
5. From paragraph 6, when did Hajjah Kalsom learn to make brooms?
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..[1 mark]
6. The grandchildren help Hajjah Kalsom in the vegetable garden.
In your opinion, do you think you should help your parents or grandparents at home?
......
...
..[2 marks]
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7. Based on the passage given, write a summary on :
what Hajjah Kalsom does to earn money
Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original
meaning.
Your summary must :

be in continuous writing form (not in note form)
use materials from lines 10 to 19
not be longer than 80 words, including the 10 words given below
Begin your summary as follows :
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PASSAGE 4
1 Here, hold this chair steady while I climb up, Soo Keong said to me as 1
he jumped nimbly onto the table and then clambered up onto the chair on top
of it. He was going to change the tube of light which had fused. Already it was
getting dark in the room, and we needed the light to study.
2 I held the chair and handed the tube to him. Suddenly, the chair wobbled, 5
and Soo Keong lost his balance and fell. The glass tube that he was holding
came crashing down. I managed to step aside before the tube fell.
3 Soo Keong lay unconscious on the floor. There was a big gash on his
forehead, and blood was oozing out of t. I sponged his forehead and dressed
the wound as best I could. I dared not move him as I did not know whether he 10
had broken any bones.
4 There was no one else at home at that time. Soo Keongs family had gone
to the movies. I tried to call the hospital to get an ambulance, but the telephone
was out of order. I put my head against Soo Keongs chest. Well, at least he was
still breathing! But I knew that he was badly hurt and that I had to get help fast. 15
5 I ran to the house next door, but it was dark and quiet. There was no
response when I knocked on the door. I was getting quite frantic. How on earth
could I get Soo Keong to the hospital, which was about six kilometres away?
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6 I walked out to the main road and stood under a lamp-post, hoping to thumb
a lift to the nearest telephone booth. I waved frantically, but several motorists 20
passed by without even giving me so much as a glance. At last, one kind
motorcyclist stopped.
7 Where do you want to go? he asked.
8 My friend is badly hurt in that house over there, I blurted out. He needs
help. I told him what had happened. On hearing this, he offered to go to get 25
help immediately and told me to go back to the house to look after Soo Keong.
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9 When I got back, Soo Keong was stirring into consciousness. He moaned
in pain. Dont move. I said. Help is on the way!
10 Indeed it was. Half an hour later, I heard the comforting wail of the siren of
an ambulance. The motorcyclist had also come along. The attendants lifted 30
Soo Keong onto a stretcher. The doctor told me that I had done a good job in
dressing the wound.
11 The ambulance sped to the hospital. Relieved, I turned to thank the motorcyclist
who had helped me.
(a) which word means move quickly and easily?
.....[1 mark]
(b) why was Soo Keong going to change the tube of light?
.....[1 mark]
(c) who does the word we in line 4 refer to?
.....[1 mark]
(d) why did they need the light?
..[1 mark]
2. From paragraph 2, what happened to the glass tube?
.....[1 mark]
(a) what happened to Soo Keong?
....[1 mark]
(b) why didnt the writer move Soo Keong?
....[1 mark]
4. From paragraph 4, why did the writer put his head against Soo Keongs chest?
.....[1 mark]
5. From paragraph 6, who offered to get help immediately?

.........[1 mark]
6. Without using examples from the passage, suggest two ways in which you can be
kind to others.
....
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what the writer did after Soo Keong fell from the chair
meaning.
Your summary must :

Soo Keong lay unconscious and blood was oozing out of .. .
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PASSAGE 5
1 I was travelling in an old van bound for my home in Jasin. It was late 1
evening and as expected the whole stretch of road was deserted and everything
was quiet except for the monotonous rattling and humming of the van. Together
with me were three of my colleagues, John, Usup and Kim Seng.
2 Just as the van was lumbering along the narrow road, a loud thud was heard 5
a short distance away. Our driver, Usup, continued, undaunted. Suddenly, with a
loud screech of brakes, the van came to an abrupt halt, throwing us off our seats.
We looked out and to our horror we saw a tree lying across the road. We knew
our journey would be delayed and since it would be dark soon, we were slightly
worried. 10
3 We got down to move the tree. We had hardly reached the tree when four
men with guns came out from nowhere and ordered us to line up with our hands
raised above our heads. One of the men gave orders to the others while he
pointed his gun at us grimly. Two of the men checked the van while a third one
ran his hands through our pockets. As the men appeared to be ruthless, we did 15
not protest. They took our identity cards.
4 The leader was agitated when he found out that we did not have much cash
and valuables on us. He started to behave threateningly. There were beads of
cold sweat on our faces.
5 Suddenly, Usup drew out a gun and shot the leader. It was evident that the 20
robbers had failed to make a thorough check on Usup. He had his automatic
stuck to the waistband of his jeans. The leader clutched at his side and twitched
in pain as he fell to the ground. The others were stunned and stood motionless.
Taking this opportunity, we pounced on them and grabbed their rifles. Having
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overpowered them, we huddled them together and tied them with a rope which 25
we got from the van. Then, we forced them into the van and drove to the nearest
police station, after having removed the tree
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6 At the police station, we were informed that the four men were high on the
wanted list. They had been causing fear among the villagers in Kampung Bekoh.
The police thanked us for our help and informed us that there was a reward of 30
RM10,000 to he collected for the capture of those men, dead or alive.
From paragraph 1,
where was the writer travelling to?
.......[1 mark]
how was the road?
.......[1 mark]
From paragraph 2,
which word has the same meaning as not discouraged?
.......[1 mark]
who does the word we in line 9 refer to?
.......[1 mark]
From paragraph 3, what did the four men take from the writer and his friends?
........[1 mark]
From paragraph 4, what does beads of cold sweat imply?

........[1 mark]
From paragraph 5, where did Usup hide the gun that he shot the leader with?
........[1 mark]
From paragraph 6, why were the four men high on the wanted list?
........[1 mark]
The cooperation among the writer and his friends had helped them to escape from the
robbers. Suggest two instances in which you should cooperate with your friends.
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what the robbers did to the writer and his friends
what the writer and his friends did to escape from the robbers
meaning.
Your summary must :

The writer and his friends got down from the van
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PASSAGE 6
If you are out of shape or have existing health problems, you should always seek your doctors
advice before starting on an exercising regime. Bear in mind that you can have too much of a
good thing; over exercising, exercising with an incorrect technique or too much weight loss can
harm bone development and cause injuries. To avoid strain, sprains and other injuries, follow
these recommendations:
Warming up before exercise helps to avoid muscle injuries by preparing your body for activity.
Stretching is especially important in the morning when muscles are less flexible and injuries are
more likely.
Cooling down after exercising is advisable rather than stopping abruptly. Doing a few gentle
stretches prevents your body from feeling aches and pains later.
Exercise within your limits. Build up slowly, pace yourself and listen to your body; pain is a
warning sign, letting you know that something is wrong so never ignore or try to work through it.
Avoid sudden twisting movements that cause you to sharply bend or twist your back. It can
place excessive strain on your spine, especially if you are out of shape.
Water is important to maintain your core temperature during exercise and prevent fatigue and
muscle cramps. So stay hydrated.
Remember to wear supportive shoes. Cushioned, flexible soles help to absorb shocks and
prevent joint injury.
Adapted from Readers Digest January 2009
Answer all the questions.

1 (a) From paragraph 1, what should you do before you start exercising?
___________________________________________________________________1 mark
(b) Why must you seek doctors advice?
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2. What are the bad effects if you practice incorrect techniques in exercise?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________2 marks
3. From paragraph 3, what must you do after completing your exercise?

__________________________________________________________________ 1 mark
Paragraphs 4, 5, 6 and 7
4. (a) If you are over weight or out of shape, what precautions you must take while exercising?
____________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________2 marks
(b) How can good shoes protect your body?

___________________________________________________________________ 1 mark
5. Is your spine an important part of your body? Why?

____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________ 2 marks
Write a summary about what to do when we exercise.

Points:
1. __________________________________________________
2.___________________________________________________
3.___________________________________________________
4.___________________________________________________
5.___________________________________________________
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PASSAGE 7.
Ugly
: Author Unknown, Source Unknown
Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the
resident tomcat. Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and shall we
say, love.
The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on
Ugly. To start with, he had only one eye, and where the other should have been was a gaping
hole. He was also missing his ear on the same side, his left foot has appeared to have been
badly broken at one time, and had healed at an unnatural angle, making him look like he was
always turning the corner.
His tail has long age been lost, leaving only the smallest stub, which he would
constantly jerk and twitch. Ugly would have been a dark gray tabby striped-type, except for
the sores covering his head, neck, and even his shoulders with thick, yellowing scabs. Every
time someone saw Ugly there was the same reaction. Thats one UGLY cat!!
All the children were warned not to touch him, the adults threw rocks at him, hosed
him down, and squirted him when he tried to come in their homes, or shut his paws in the
door when he would not leave. Ugly always had the same reaction. If you turned the hose on
him, he would stand there, getting soaked until you gave up and quit. If you threw things at
him, he would curl his lanky body around your feet in forgiveness.
Whenever he spied children, he would come running and meowing frantically and
bump his head against their hands, begging for their love. If ever someone picked him up he
would immediately begin suckling on your shirt, earrings, whatever he could find.
One day Ugly shared his love with the neighbours huskies. They did not respond
kindly, and Ugly was badly mauled. From my apartment I could hear his screams and barks,
and I tried to rush to his aid. By the time I got to where he was laying, it was apparent Uglys
sad life was almost at an end.
Ugly lay in a wet circle, his back legs and lower back twisted grossly out of shape, a
gaping tear in the white strip of fur that ran down his front. As I picked him up and tried to
carry him home I could hear him wheezing and gasping, and could feel him struggling. I must
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be hurting him terribly, I thought. Then I felt a familiar tugging, sucking sensation on my ear.
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Ugly, in so much pain, suffering and obviously dying was trying to suckle my ear. I
pulled him closer to me, and he bumped the palm of my hand with his head, then he turned
his one golden eye towards me, and I could hear the distinct sound of purring. Even in the
greatest pain, that ugly battle scarred cat was asking only for a little affection, perhaps some
compassion.
At that moment I thought Ugly was the most beautiful, loving creature I had ever
seen. Never once did he try to bite or scratch me, or even try to get away from me, or
struggle in any way. Ugly just looked up at me completely trusting in me to relieve his pain.
Ugly died in my arms before I could get inside, but I sat and held him for a long time
afterwards, thinking about how one scarred, deformed little stray could so alter my opinion
about what it means to have true pureness of spirit, to love so totally and truly.
Ugly taught me more about giving and compassion than a thousand books, lectures,
or talk show specials ever could, and for that I will always be thankful. He had been scarred
on the outside, but I was scarred on the inside, and it was time for me to move on and learn
to love truly and deeply.
It was time to give my all to those I cared for. Many people want to be richer, more
successful, well liked, beautiful, but for me, I will always try to be like Ugly.
Answer all the questions

Who lived in the writers apartment complex as stated in paragraph 1?
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List one thing that Ugly likes to do?
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Why were the children warned not to touch Ugly?
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The word huskies can be replaced with
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What was Ugly trying to do when the writer picked him up in paragraph 7?
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The writer said Ugly was the most beautiful, loving creature I had ever seen. Why?
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Did Ugly survive the dogs attack?
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Describe Ugly
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PASSAGE 8
Read the passage below and answer the questions.
Tigers are found in India and most of the countries of South-East Asia. They live in forests
and grassy plains, where there are plenty of other animals for them to hunt for food. If you see a
tiger in the zoo, you may think its coat is brightly coloured and easily seen, but in the jungle
grassland where it lives, a tiger is hard to see.
The sunlight shining through leaves and branches makes patches of bright light and shadow.
A tigers golden coloured coat, with its dark stripes, mixes so well into these patches of bright
light and shadow that it is not easily seen. When it walks through the long forest grass, it is also
hard to see, for its hair is the same colour as the blades yellowish grass and patches of deep
shadow.
This camouflage, as well we call it, is very important because tigers are hunters and catch
other animals for their food. If the animals could see the tiger coming, they would quickly
escape. It has strong sharp teeth which it uses for seizing and eating animals it catches. A tigers
main food is deer, wild boars, monkeys and other small animals, but it will also kill cows.
A tiger is also very strong and if it kills a deer or a cow, it will often drag the dead animal
several hundred yards to the shelter of some bushes, where it can eat its meal in peace. Tigers
usually hunt and eat at night, and during the daytime they lie resting, hidden in the long grass.
Tigers do not like great heat and when it is very hot they find a resting place by a river or in
some wet ground.
A tiger watches carefully for danger as it drinks at the river. It is an excellent swimmer and can
cross fast-flowing rivers easily. It will dive into the river to escape from its enemies, or other
dangers such as forest fires. The tiger which is five or six feet long when fully grown is a big
relative of the cats which we keep in our homes as pets. When a tiger is attacked it uses its teeth
and claws to defend itself, but, unlike our cats, it is not a very good climber.
From: LOOK AND LEARN
Where do tigers live?
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Why does a tiger need camouflage?
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What does the tiger use to catch its prey?
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When do tigers usually hunt?
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What do they do during the day?
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Where do they rest on a very hot day?
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Can a tiger swim well?
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The phrase these patches refers to ___________________________ 1 mark
In what way is a tiger similar to a domestic cat and in what way is it different?
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PASSAGE 9
Read the following passage carefully.
Mother was getting ready to go shopping and I who was watching television pleaded with
Mother. May I come along, please? I dont think you should come. Firstly, you havent done
your homework; secondly you havent had your bath, and finally you have been bullying
Rosita. Rosita was my younger sister; she was only four and I was eight. Oh Ma, please, I
can explain all that. I can have my bath after we return. Then I can do my homework.
Moreover, tomorrow is a holiday-its Labour Day. So if I feel tired I can do my homework
tomorrow. And about Rosita, you know she always takes my things and leaving them all over
the house, and as a result I am always getting into trouble; so I didnt want to lend her my toy,
thats all.
After listening to my lengthy explanation, Mother found it difficult to leave me behind, so she
took me along.
We first went to the supermarket. There Mother asked me to fetch a cart and I gladly did so
because I loved pushing the cart. Isnt it fun! Mother bought all the groceries she needed but
she didnt forget me; she bought me a tin of chocolates. I wasnt satisfied with the chocolates. I
wanted ice-cream. But you already got chocolates, said Mother. But Rosita had an ice-cream
when you took her out the other day and she told me about it. Mother had to give in. I have a
way of getting what I wanted.
After the supermarket, we went to a store where a sale was on. There we spent some time
looking around and were about to leave when Mother spotted a nice blouse for herself. She
didnt need a blouse but this was pretty and on sale, it was cheap so she bought it. Arent you
going to buy me a new suit? I asked. No, you dont need one. But you dont need a blouse
either and you bought one. But you are growing, Roslan! You remember the expensive suit I
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bought for you a few months ago, you outgrew it so fast and as a result I had to give it away. I
wasnt sure I understood but I agreed.
Next, we went to a restaurant to have a snack. I was tired and so was Mother. Mother had
cakes and coffee but I of course wanted an ice-cream! That is the second ice-cream for the
day, said Mother but she let me have it because it was a hot day.
Later, we went to a toy shop to look for a birthday present for Zarina, our neighbours
daughter and also my best friend. She was going to be seven next week and my sister and I
were invited to the party.
At last the shopping was over and while we were waiting for taxi, Mother said, Rosita is
going to be disappointed I didnt get her anything. Neither did you get me anything special, so
its quite all right. Moreover the tin of chocolates is there. I replied. Soon a taxi came and
Mother and I returned home.
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Adapted from the story Shopping Spree
by MC Kailasapathy

What is the writers name?
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Roslan does not like to lend his toys to Rosita because

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Groceries in line 13 means
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The phrase she told me about it refers to
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Why did Mother buy the blouse?
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The word cart can be replaced with
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What did they buy for Zarina?
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A snack in line 25 is
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Roslans mother bought a blouse for herself but she didnt buy any clothes for her son. Is
she right in doing this? Give reasons.
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PASSAGE 10
Read the following passage carefully

I have seen monkeys perform in the circus and in the zoos. I have always considered them to be one of
the few species in the animal kingdom to learn jobs created specially for them by humans. But have you
heard the latest on monkeys and jobs? Well, they have just taken over the coconut harvesting job, one
that was always reserved for humans for a long time. I had the luck of catching up with one monkey, a
coconut harvester, while on holiday at the Pantai Cahaya Bulan Resort in Kelantan.
Jambul, the monkey coconut harvester was with handler, Mat, when I first met it one morning. They
seemed to have a strange relationship. Although Jambul was on a leash, he seemed to be always
wanting to test Mats patience and it seemed to me that it was one way an animal as intelligent as the
monkey could hit back at humans.
The moment which I was patiently waiting for came. Still on his leash, Jambul darted towards a coconut
tree like a well-trained athlete and climbed the tree with amazing speed. Within seconds he was at the
top, resting amongst green and brown coconuts. The green coconuts are the young ones while the brown
ones are old. Jambuls job is to get the old ones, which may drop on guests staying at the resort if they
are not plucked on time.
While Jambul knew very clearly the difference between the brown and the green coconuts, he
nevertheless would not miss the opportunity for some monkey tricks. Occasionally, he would, in a cheeky
manner, place his hand on a green coconut. This would immediately be followed by an angry response
from Mat. One can easily see the satisfaction on Jambul as he grins and chuckles and finally gets on with
the job again. Then, in a more serious way, he would hold an old coconut tight with both hands and twist it
until the stalk snaps, then throw it to the ground. After a few trees were done, Mat rewarded Jambul with a
dish full of drinking water. He was also hosed down so that he could cool off.
Jambuls job is not an easy one. He was only allowed to start his job after he has vigorous training,
usually conducted by an expert. One part of the training involves stimulation. A football goalpost like
structure is erected and some green and brown coconuts hung on the horizontal bar. The trainer has to
ensure that the trainee monkey is clear about the target - the brown coconuts. Also importance is placed
on getting the monkey to focus intensely on the job, so it works on one coconut at a time. If this is not
taught properly, then in a real situation, the monkey being a very restless creature will abandon one job
and move to the next. This can be dangerous as the abandoned coconut will be hanging by an almost
severed stalk. The stalk may snap and the coconut may land on the head of an unsuspecting guest! The
temperament of the monkey is also the focus of the trainer. The monkey is taught to listen to instructions
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as these animals have the tendency to fool around. Some monkeys have been known to have plucked t
coconuts and hurled them at the handler or some guests turned spectators. At other times, monkeys that
are not taught how to control their emotions, have bitten their handlers and guests.
As Jambul finished his job, I looked at him and in awe. He had littered the entire grounds of the resort
with brown coconuts. It saddened me a bit as I watched him being leashed again and dragged towards his
cage, a wired enclosure. An intelligent animal with an unpaid job!
By JK Mukundan, Just English 2005
Answer the questions.

Who is Jambul?
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Where did the writer meet Jambul?
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Who is in charge of Jambul?
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Why is Jambul compared to a well trained athlete?
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Why is Jambul hosed down?
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What type of stimulation is used by the handler to train Jambul?
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The word cage can be replaced by the word _______________________ 1 mark
Would you like to be Jambul? Why?
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Literal - underlying
meaning
Implied meaning
is the obvious
meaning of words as they
appear in the poem
Meaning of Poem
ELEMENTS
OF POETRY
Theme
Tone
Setting ( Mood / Point of View

Atmosphere)
Poetic Devices
Moral Values
Contrast
Images
Personification Simile
Metaphor Irony
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FORM 4 POEMS
IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP
SYNOPSIS
This poem is about the poor lives of a family in a village. Apart from leading a difficult life, they
also have to battle with natural disaster like floods. The people in the poem face a lot of
hardships and have accepted their fate. They are also very determined and do not give up
easily.
THEME
Contentment is the key to happiness
Contentment is a state of ones heart and mind. The people in the poem face a lot of hardships.
They live with only the basic necessities, yet they never complained. They live simple but
contented lives.
MORAL VALUE
Gratefulness
The villagers do not complain about their hardship. Instead, they are able to cope with the living
conditions and seem to be grateful with what they have.
IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP

By Latiff Mohidin
At dawn they returned home

their soaky clothes torn
and approached the stove
their limbs marked by scratches
their legs full of wounds
but on their brows
there was not a sign of despair
The whole day and night just passed

they had to brave the horrendous flood
in the water all the time
between bloated carcasses
and tiny chips of tree barks
desperately looking for their son's
albino buffalo that was never found
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They were born admist hardship
and grew up without a sigh or a complaint
now they are in the kitchen, making
jokes while rolling their cigarette leaves
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Level 1
Read the following questions and CIRCLE the correct answer.
When did the family come home?
A At midnight
B At dawn
C At noon
D In the evening
Why were their clothes soaky?

A They were wet
B They were torn
C They were old
D They were light
What were their limbs marked by?

A Drawings
B Lines
C Scratches
D Spots
What colour was the albino buffalo?

A Black
B Yellow
C Brown
D White
What hardship did they have to face?

A Flood
B Earthquake
C Draught
D Tsunami
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Level 2
Which part of the day is dawn?
A Late at night
B Early in the morning
C Past midnight
D Late afternoon
What were found in their limbs and legs?

A Stains and cuts
B Spots and scratches
C Wounds and spots
D Scratches and wounds
How long were they in the flood?

A During daytime
B For 2 days
C The whole day and night
D Almost 12 hours
What was the family looking for in the flood waters?

A Their sons albino cat
B Their sons albino goat
C Their sons albino mouse
D Their sons albino buffalo
The word hardship can best be replaced with ______.

A Happy
B Sad
C Suffering
D Torture
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Level 3
What was happening to the village?
A A death in the village
B Sad news
C Loss of homes
D A bad flood
The word despair can best be replaced with ______.

A Sadness
B Grief
C Confusion
D Boredom
The buffalo tells us that the flood happened in ______.

A a city
B a village
C a hill resort
D a beach resort
When they come home, where did they go to in the kitchen?

A The sink
B The shelf
C The stove
D The window
Which phrase tells us the family was born into a life of hardship?
A They were born amidst hardship
B At dawn they returned home
C The whole day and night just passed
D in the water all the time
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Level 1
Read the following statements and state whether they are TRUE of FALSE
The family lives in a big city. ____________
The flood lasted for one day and night. ____________
The family returned home in frustration. ____________
The tiny chips were from the tree barks. ____________
They were busy cleaning the kitchen. ____________
Level 2
They returned home late at night. ____________
Their faces were full of wounds. ____________
The family were looking for their sons albino buffalo. ____________
They were born rich and famous. ____________
They were happy making jokes and never complained. ____________
Level 3
Their clothes were wet when they approached the stove. ____________
They were too excited to face the flood. ____________
Their sons buffalo was found near a tree bark. ____________
They were born in poverty. ____________
At the end, they were happy to have a smoke. ____________
Level 1
Read the poem and answer the questions that follow.
At what time of the day did the family return home?
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What was the family looking for in the flood waters?
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Where is the setting of the poem?
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What is different about the buffalo?
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How long is the flood?
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Level 2
What is the poem about?
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Why did they go towards the stove?
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What was happening to the bloated carcasses?
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Why were their clothes wet and soaky?
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How did the family members look after the flood?
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Level 3
Describe the condition of the family members bodies and limbs.
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What did their physical appearance reveal?
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What were the activities mentioned in the last stanza?
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Who are they in Stanza 2?
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What lesson can the readers learn from the poem?
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HE HAD SUCH QUIET EYES
SYNOPSIS
The poem is about the relationship between a lady and her companion. The poet points out the
dangers of being in an unhealthy relationship. The lady in the poem is fooled by the man and
she is unaware of his true character. The poet stresses the importance of being careful when
choosing a life partner.
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THEME
Better safe than sorry
Many people make mistakes that they sometimes cannot resolve. The poet advises that we
must calculate the risks in choosing a life partner. It is also better to end a relationship than to be
fooled in a relationship that is full of lies.
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MORAL VALUE
Listen to advice
A wise person will always listen to advise given. Seeking advice helps a person to make the best
decision or choice. Moreover, good advice will save us a lot of time.
HE HAD SUCH QUIET EYES
By Bibsy Soenharjo
He had such quiet eyes
She did not realise
They were two pools of lies
Layered with thinnest ice
To her, those quiet eyes
Were breathing desolate sighs
Imploring her to be nice
And to render him paradise
If only she'd been wise

And had listened to the advice
Never to compromise
With pleasure-seeking guys
She'd be free from "the hows and whys"
Now here's a bit of advice

Be sure that nice really means nice
Then you'll never be losing at dice
Though you may lose your heart once or twice
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Level 1
The persona in the poem talks about ______.
A a handsome man
B a man with quiet eyes
C a woman with quiet eyes
D a beautiful woman
The word desolate can best be replace with ______.
A cheerful
B excited
C shocked
D unhappy
What didnt the woman realise?

A The mans identity
B The mans occupation
C The mans bad intention
D The mans home address
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What is dice used for?
A Measuring
B Killing
C Cooking
D Gambling
If the woman had been wise, ______.

A she would not listen
B she would not gamble
C she would have not compromise
D she would not be quiet
Level 2
How is the woman attracted to the man?
A She is attracted to his quiet eyes
B She is attracted to his words
C She is attracted to his nose
D She is attracted to his sighs
To the woman, the man seems ______.

A to be very rude to her
B to be very poor for her
C to be very in love with her
D to be very lonely
What type of men are described in Stanza 2?
A Those who want sexual fun
B Those who need attention
C Those who are married
D Those who advise
The phrase losing at dice means ______.
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A gambling
B being hurt
C being insane
D hurting others
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What is the advice given to the woman in Stanza 2?
A Do not fall in love
B Do not trust anybody
C Not to be easily fooled by men
D Not to give up on men
Level 3
What is the focus on the first stanza?
A Two pools of ice
B A mans sighs
C A mans pair of eyes
D A girls feeling
If we compromise, we ______.
A consent
B reject
C give in
D disagree
What does the man seek from the woman?

A Love
B Wealth
C Pleasure
D Loyalty
What didnt the woman do?
A Give in to the man
B Listen to good advice
C Give the man pleasure
D Fall in love
In the last stanza, readers are ______.
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A warned about gambling
B told to never play with dice
C warned against falling in love
D advised to be careful about other things
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Level 1
The man has such lazy eyes. ____________
The woman was deceived by the man. ____________
The man is only looking for womans pleasure. ____________
The woman is not wise to listen to advice. ____________
The man is good and kind. ____________
Level 2
The woman was loved by a man with quiet eyes. ____________
The advice is to being able to recognise what is true
and what is not. ____________
The woman is happy to be deceived by the man. ____________
They live happily ever after. ____________
They were made for each other. ____________
Level 3
She refuses to listen to the advice. ____________
She learns her lesson through bad experience. ____________
He is deeply in love with her from the beginning. ____________
He thinks that she is his soul mate. ____________
She has made a mistake of trusting the man. ____________
Level 1
What does quiet eyes means?
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What does the phrase two pools of lies refers to?
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What does the mans quiet eyes ask of the girl?
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What advise does the poet give about love?
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Do you think it is a good advice? Why?
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Level 2
What is the focus of the first stanza?
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What does the man ask for?
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Why didnt the woman listen to the advice?
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Do you think she is disappointed? Why?
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What was the advice?
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Level 3
What do you think would have attracted the woman to the man?
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What is paradise to the man in the poem?
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Do you think this is the girls first love? Why do you say so?
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What do you think the girl will do after this?
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What lesson can we learn from the poem?
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FORM 5 POEMS
10.
Died : June 28 1928
1. Age : 68 years old
Name :
Hugh Doston Dossie
Carberry
ABOUT THE POET
2. 9.
Date of Birth: Appointed judge of the
July 12, 1921 Court of Appeal- remained
until retired in 1988
3. 8.
Place of birth : Obtained B.A and B.C.L :
Montreal, Canada St.Catherine College / Oxford University
4.
Son of Sir John Carberry
( former Chief Justice of Jamaica) 7.
Graduated from : Jamaica College
Worked in Civil Service
5.
Mother :
Lady Georgina Carberry
6.
Education :
Early Education : Dcanteret School in Mandeiville,
Jamaica
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Some facts about Jamaica
Jamaica is an island located in the Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Mexico and
south of Florida U.S.A,
It is dominated by mountain and green forests. It is mainly an agricultural country,
its chief export being sugar. It has a tropical climate with rain throughout the year,
heaviest from May to October. Its temperature is fairly high around 30 C.
Jamaica lies in the hurricane belt and therefore experiences, sometimes powerful
with damaging effects
Nature
We have neither Summer nor Winter
Neither Autumn nor Spring
We have instead the days
When the gold sun shines on the lush green canefields-
Magnificently.
The days when the rain beats like bullets on the roofs
And there is no sound but the swish of water in the
gullies
And trees struggling in the high Jamaica winds.
Also there are the days when leaves fade from off
guango trees
And the reaped canefields lie bare and fallow to the sun.
But best of all there are the days when the mango and
the logwood blossom
When the bushes are full of the sound of bees and the
scent of honey,
When the tall grass sways and shivers to the slightest
breath of air,
When the buttercups have paved the earth with yellow
stars
And beauty comes suddenly and the rains have gone.
H.D. Carberry
VOCABULARY :
Lush - healthy and strong
Gullies - small narrow valleys
formed by rain flowing
down the hillside
Reaped - cut and gathered
Fallow - land that is dug/ plough
Guango trees/ - names of local
Logwood Jamaican trees
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MEANING OF THE POEM NATURE BY H.D.CARBERRY
LITERAL MEANING
The beauty of the Jamaican sun and fields comes alive in the poem. During the hot
season, the sun is bright and strong and the canes are tall, thick and green.
On some days, rains come down in torrents and fall mercilessly on Jamaican houses.
Gullies and streams quickly fill up with water. The wind blows strongly and trees feel the
onslaught.
Then the weather changes again and all is calm. It is warm again and the canes are cut.
Fields lie barren after the harvest. Then there is a burst of energy and rejuvenation of life.
The plants and insects come out in abundance and this is the best time of the year.
IMPLIED MEANING
The implied meaning is close to the literal meaning. The whole poem is a celebration of
nature.
Similarly there is a celebration of life. Nature too goes through its time of growth, survival
against the elements and even death, then a time of idleness and then suddenly a burst of
beauty when nature blossoms and is fruitful. This is the natural progression of time and
nature too is subject to the changes. This is the natural cycle.
The pride the poet feels for his country is obvious. He loves the land where he was born
and the poem is a tribute to its beauty.
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EXERCISE 1
Read the poem Nature by H.D Carberry and then answer the following questions by
circling the correct answers.
Nature
We have neither Summer nor Winter
Neither Autumn nor Spring
We have instead the days
When the gold sun shines on the lush green canefields-
Magnificently.
The days when the rain beats like bullets on the roofs
And there is no sound but the swish of water in the
gullies
And trees struggling in the high Jamaica winds.
Also there are the days when leaves fade from off
guango trees
And the reaped canefields lie bare and fallow to the sun.
But best of all there are the days when the mango and
the logwood blossom
When the bushes are full of the sound of bees and the
scent of honey,
When the tall grass sways and shivers to the slightest
breath of air,
When the buttercups have paved the earth with yellow
stars
And beauty comes suddenly and the rains have gone.
H.D. Carberry
1. The harvested crop that is mentioned in the poem is..
A. logwood B. cane C. guango D. mango
2. The phrase from the poem And trees struggling in the high Jamaican winds
shows that
A. the wind is strong B. the trees are strong

C. the trees are high D. the wind is slow
3. When the rain beats like bullets, the people in Jamaica were experiencing
A. a drizzle B. a downpour
C. a hurricane D. a sprinkle
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4. Below are the seasons that were mentioned in the poem except
A. hot weather B. rainy season

C. blizzard D. flowers blossoming
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5. In your opinion the buttercup is a type of ..
A. grass B. flower C. insect D. butter
6. When the leaves fade from off guango trees ,means that the leaves are
A. growing B. blooming C. mushrooming D. falling
7. Which phrase suggests that the crop they planted have been harvested ?
When the tall grass sways and shivers to the slightest breath of air
When the buttercups have paved the earth with yellow stars
And the reaped canefields lie bare and fallow to the sun
And beauty comes suddenly and the rains have gone
8. In the poem the word reaped means ..
A. distributed B. harvested C. cultivated D. stored
9. The persona is telling about the island.
A. Nigeria B. Africa C. Jamaica D.
10. When the gold sun shines on the lush green canefields- magnificently shows
that it is a
A. bright day B. windy day

C. gloomy day D. cold day
EXERCISE 2:
Read the poem Nature by H.D. Carberry, then complete the blanks with the correct
words.
The poem is set on the island of ________________________.
The people grow ________________________on the island.
When it rains, the sound of ________________________ can be heard from the gullies.
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On the island, the people experienced both __________________ and ______________
weather.
When the leaves fade, it shows that they are ______________________.
When you hear the sound of bees, you can also smell the
_________________________.
The phrase yellow stars refer to the ____________________________.
When the crops are cultivated, the land will become ___________________________.
The rain beats like bullets shows that the rain is __________________________.
The word buttercups in the poem refer to __________________________.
List down two things that might happen if it rains heavily.

1.____________________________ 2. _________________________
List down two things that might happen if it is too hot.

1. ____________________________ 2. _________________________
The island mentioned in the poem does not experience the four seasons such as
___________________, __________________, _________________ and
____________________.
The word paved the earth means _____________________________
In your opinion, what will children love to do when it is raining. List down two things that
you think they will do.
1. ____________________________ 2. __________________________
When the wind blows strongly the trees can be ________________________.

The word We as referred to by the persona is to the _______________________.
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Honey can be obtained from ___________________________.
The colour of the buttercups is _________________________.
When the wind blows gently the grass ______________________.
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EXERCISE 3:.
Give the opposites of the words below taken from the poem Nature by H.D. Carberry.
Write your answers in the blanks provided.
1. lush - ____________________ 2. shines - ________________
3. fade - ____________________ 4. blossom - ________________
5. reaped - ____________________ 6. beauty - ________________
7. suddenly - ____________________ 8. magnificently - ________________
9. gone - ____________________ 10. bare - ________________
EXERCICE 4:
List down the adjectives found in the poem by completing the blanks. The first letter has
been given.
1. L _ _ _ _ 2. G _ _ _ _
3. S _ _ _ _ 4. H _ _ _
5. R _ _ _ _ _ 6. B _ _ _
7. F _ _ _ _ _ 8. F _ _ _
9. T _ _ _
EXERCISE 5 :
Find the words for each of the following meanings.
NO. MEANING WORD
1. To give out or reflect light
2. To tremble, shake or quiver
3. To come into flower or bear flowers
4. Growing thickly and strongly
5. To cut down a crop for harvesting
6. Ploughed but left unplanted
7. To cover a surface with stones, concrete
8. A channel eroded by water, or a deep gutter
9. To lose or cause to lose freshness, colour,
brightness, etc
10. A smell or aroma, especially a pleasant one
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Through the poem, the poet expresses her anxiety about the events going on in her
country.
It is a time of turbulent events.
The nation is going through a crisis.
The village is quiet and deserted and the rice fields are barren.
Young men are unemployed and desperate.
The political situation is plagued by disunity.
War has broken out and people are being killed.
In the midst of all this turbulence, a man is playing his flute.
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He is lost in his own world of music.
The speaker asks him the question Are you still playing your flute? Three times.
She wonders how he can continue playing the flute with all the turbulence going on in the
nation.
Young men are jobless and desperate, people are divided by politics and war has broken
out.
And to make it worse, the speaker feels guilty as it disturbs her conscience to enjoy
listening to his music and to long for his song in such a time.
SETTING :
The poem is set in the present the world around us now.
The poet uses the setting of her own country.
It highlights a nation plagued by problems.
The people have to struggle for survival.
It is a luxury to be idle and indulge in unproductive pursuits.
One of these is playing the flute.
Another is to listen to the man playing the flute.
THEMES :
Decision Making
Life is about the choices we make willingly or unwillingly. The persona has moved out of
the village and followed a different course in life. The person whom she loves has chosen to
remain in the village. He, being a musician and artist has chosen the serene life while she has
moved on. She feels the emptiness but life does not permit her to go back. She can only
recollect the precious time of the past.
Sacrifice
Life is also about making sacrifices for other people. She has family commitments and
has chosen a different life for the sake of her family. He, perhaps, has chosen to sacrifice
spending time with his loved one for the sake of his art because it flourishes in the peace of
the countryside. Both sides have given up what is dear to them but only time will tell whether it
is worth it.
Circumstances dictate our choices
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It is very possible that in life we cannot make the choices we want to make.
The circumstances we live in dictate to us and we have to acquiesce. You cannot
always follow your heart as much as you would want to.
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Are You Still Playing Your Flute?
Are you still playing your flute?
When there is hardly time for our love
I am feeling guilty
To be longing for your song
The melody concealed in the slim hollow
Of the bamboo
Uncovered by the breath of an artist
Composed by his fingers
Blown by the wind
To the depth of my heart.

In the village so quiet and deserted
Amidst the sick rice field
While here it has become a luxury
To spend time watching the rain
Gazing at the evening rays
Collecting dew drops
Or enjoying the fragrance of flowers.

The more it disturbs my conscience
to be thinking of you
in the hazard of you
my younger brothers unemployed and
desperate
my people disunited by politics
my friend slaughtered mercilessly
this world is too old and bleeding
Zurinah Hassan
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EXERCISE 1 :
Read the poem Are You still Playing Your Flute? by Zurinah Hassan and answer the
questions below. Circle the correct answers.
1. Look at the musical instruments below. Which one is mentioned in the poem ?
A. B.
C. D
2. The name of the poet who wrote Are You Still Playing Your Flute is
A. Zurinah Hasan B. Zurina Hashim
C. Zurinah Hashim D. Zurinah Hassan
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3. In the poem, Are You Still Playing Your Flute?, the persona is most probably
recalling of her
A. acquaintance B. family members C. secret admirer D. relative
4. What is the musical instrument made of ?

A. bamboo B. plastic C. metal D. wood
5. The place that is serene and peaceful mentioned in the poem is located in the
A. city B. village C. town D. metropolis
6. The phrase the sick rice fields shows that the condition of fields are
A. fertile B. productive C. infertile D. inhospitable
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7. Below are the luxury mentioned in the poem except
A. watching the rain B. collecting dew drops
C. playing the flute D. enjoying the smell of flowers
8. Why are the people disunited ? It is because of

A. war B. politics C. unemployment D. selfishness
9. The word fragrance can be replaced with

A. smell B. clean C. stinking D. freshness
10. What happened to the personas brothers ?

A. at war B. fighting one another
C. not working D. killing one another
11. According to the poet, why is this world too old and bleeding ?
A. It is full of crimes and wars B. It is full of beautiful things
C. It is destroyed by disasters D. It is shattered and damaged
12. To compose a song means to ____________________ the lyrics and notes for the
song.
A. carve B. engrave C. write D. record
13. In your opinion how does the poet feel about the world?
A. happy B. depressed C. delighted D. emotional
14. Things of the past that we used to do once upon a time are called
A. recollections B. activities C. behaviours D. deeds
EXERCISE 2 :
Based from the poem Are You Still Playing Your Flute by Zurinah Hassan, complete the
blanks with the correct answers ;
1. The musical instrument mentioned in the poem is the ______________________
and it is made from _________________________.
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2. The name of the poet is __________________________________.
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3. List down the luxury mentioned in the poem.
a) _____________________________
b) _____________________________
c) _____________________________
d) _____________________________
4. Before a song can be played it must be _________________________ first.

5. Two words related to music are __________________and ___________________.
6. In your opinion the persona is thinking of her ___________________________.
7. The place where the man is still living is in the ________________________.
8. The persona is most probably living in the _____________________now.
9. The village has become so quiet and deserted because people have ____________
________________________________.
10. The persona feels ___________________ when she thought of her secret admirer.
11. The people in the poem are _______________________ because of
___________________.
12. The personas __________________________ was killed cruelly.
13. The persona is worried because her younger brothers are_____________________.
14. The sick rice fields as mentioned in the poem are _______________________.
15. The situation in the village compared to the city is, it is more ___________________.
EXERCISE 3:
Based from the poem Are You Still Playing Your Flute by Zurinah Hassan, give the
present tense of the words below:
1. concealed - ___________________ 2. composed - _________________
3. blown - ___________________ 4. slaughtered - _________________
5. disunited - ___________________ 6. uncovered - _________________
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EXERCISE 4:
Look at the words below. Give another word of the same meaning of the given words.
1. longing - ______________________
2. collecting - ______________________
3. deserted - ______________________
4. conscience - ______________________
5. slaughtered - ______________________
6. gazing - ______________________
7. unemployed - ______________________
8. mercilessly - ______________________
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FORM 5 NOVEL
CATCH US IF YOU CAN
The story in brief
Catch Us If You Can is a touching story about a boy named Rory and his grandfather whom he
calls Granda. They have a very strong bond and a loving relationship as Granda has been taking
care of Rory since he was a baby after being abandoned by his father. Grandas health has
deteriorated over the years and he has problems remembering things. So, it is Rorys who takes
care of him now. Many people are concerned about this as they feel Rory is too young to
shoulder such a heavy responsibility. Some also feel that Granda is a danger to himself and
others. Rory, on the other hand, doesnt mind taking care of him. Due to an unfortunate incident,
Rory is placed in a home; Castle Street and Granda is placed in Rachnadar. Rory realizes that
Granda is unable to accept this and will die if he continues staying there. He rescues Granda
and both of them escape. They go on an adventure all over the country side. The law is after
them, hence the title Catch Us If You Can. Throughout their journey, they meet many people
who help them. These strangers help them out of kindness and without expecting anything
return. The story ends on a happy note as Rory and Granda are reunited with Jeff; Rorys father
and Grandas son.
Major Characters and their Characteristics

RORY MCINTOSH
Loving, Caring and Understanding
loves his grandfather very much
makes sure his grandfather takes the medication
buys lunch for him everyday
understands his grandfathers weaknesses, health problems and tolerates his odd
behaviour
Loyal and Protective
his loyalty towards his grandfather is unshakeable
he defends his grandfather even when he makes mistakes. For example after the fire
during Parents Night he tells himself that it was an accident when others blame the old
man
very protective of his grandfather. When their neighbour says some unpleasant things
about the old man after the fire at the flats, Rory gets very angry
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he plans to take his grandfather away from Rachnadar after he realizes the old man is
very upset and will not survive much longer there
does not tell his teacher Mrs. Foley that his grandfather is responsible for his missing
homework
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Bold and Brave
he comes up with a plan to save his grandfather and escape from Rachnadar
willing to confront Tess and tell her off in Castle Street
willing to take risks in order to keep himself and granda save and free from the people
who are pursuing them.
Dependable and Responsible

makes sure his grandfather takes his medicine on time
buys lunch for his grandfather daily
when they are on the run, he makes sure his grandfather is safe
makes sure granda has his teeth, hearing aid and his shoes on when he rescues him
from Rachnadar
Quick thinking, Intelligent and Perceptive

when his grandfathers pocket catches fire, he quickly puts it out by throwing the water
from the vase
he is smart and perceptive enough to sense that something is not right or something bad
is going to happen to him and his grandfather through peoples facial expressions or
what they say.
GRANDA
Responsible, Loving and Caring
has been taking care of Rory ever since he was abandoned by his father Jeff and the
death of his mother
tries to lighten Rorys burden by trying to prepare something for lunch
he is saddened when he finds out that Rory is staying in Castle Street because of his
mistake
Romantic and Gallant
opens the door for a young mother and her baby at Dr. Nicols clinic
compliments and praises Ruby for being pretty and a good cook
has a passion for old movies and movie stars like Marilyn Manroe and Grace Kelly
Jovial, Popular, Funny and Loveable
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always in good spirits even when trouble is brewing around him. For example after the
fire during Parents Night, he says this is exciting to Mrs.Foley
is very popular with Rorys friend and considered a hero by Darren and Rorys
schoolmates for almost burning down the school.
makes some very amusing remarks about people, especially Mrs.Foley
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Determined, Independent and Stubborn
he wants to be together with his grandson no matter what.
although he is not well, he is determined to make their escape a success.
strong belief in being free and independent with his grandson
refuses to forgive his son Jeff
does not want Rory to have any contact with his father Jeff
MINOR CHARACTERS
DARREN FISHER
Rorys best friend
loyal and responsible friend who sympathizes with Rorys heavy responsibilities
Rory trusts him enough to inform about his plan to rescue granda from Rachnadar
supportive of Rorys escape plan
MRS.FOLEY
Rorys school teacher
concerned about Rory
has good intentions
VAL JESSUP
young social worker
helpful, understanding and sympathetic towards Rory and Granda
DR.NICOL
family doctor to Rory and Granda
helpful in wanting to ease Rorys burden
calls the social service to help Rory and Granda
MR.HOOD
schools football coach
wants Rory in the team
MARY BAILEY
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feisty school girl
likes football and in the school football team
kicks Darren for making sexist remark
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TONY, JACKIE, GEORGIE, TOM and TESS
boys and girls of Castle Street
made Rory felt welcome except for Tess who was very aggressive
SAMMY, RUBY and TYRONE

a family which helps Rory and Granda
friendly, kind and thoughtful strangers who help Rory and Granda plan an escape route
Granda at first calls them tinkers
RAB and ANNIE & NORMA and NICOLA

strangers who are willing to help out of kindness
sympathetic towards Rory and Grandas plight
JEFF MCINTOSH
Rorys father and Grandas son
abandoned Rory and his mother when Rory was a baby
could not handle the responsibility of having a family
realizes his mistakes and wants to take care of his son and father in the end
THEMES
Family
Relationships
Friendships
Love
Adventure
Lifes Journey
MORAL VALUES
One must care for ones family
We should be kind to other human beings
Helping people should be done genuinely and not to get something in return
Determination and hard work leads to success.
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Tolerance and Understanding is important in human relationship
Too err is human, to forgive is divine
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The Chapters in brief
Chapter 1
Granda and Rory are at Dr.Nicols clinic for Grandas check up. The old man is not very happy
as he feels the doctor will only give him more pills and ask him to stop smoking. A young mother
with her child enters the clinic and Granda gallantly opens the door for them. He starts to talk to
the baby. Suddenly, a few people start to smell smoke and a girl shouts in panic that Granda is
on fire. Granda due to his forgetfulness has left his pipe inside his pocket. Rory quickly grabs a
vase from a desk and throws the water on Granda. The old man is upset with Rory about being
wet. Dr.Nicol says that Granda is lucky to have Rory as his grandson. He wants to get home
help for them, especially to reduce Rorys burden. Granda protests but Rory who does many
things for Granda does not mind someone to help him look after the old man. As Rory and
Granda leave the clinic, Dr.Nicol makes a call.
Chapter 2
Rorys homework is missing and he is worried his teacher, Mrs.Foley will be angry with him for
forgetting his homework again. Granda who has the habit of putting way Rorys homework
somewhere safe, has mistakenly put his homework jotter into the rubbish chute. He has put the
rubbish inside his bag. Rory is horrified as he has to come up with an excuse for Mrs. Foley
again. He asks his best friend Darren for some ideas. Rory tells Mrs.Foley he lost his homework.
She is surprised as Rory has come up with some imaginative excuses in the past. Mrs.Foley
asks Rory whether Granda will be coming for the Parents Night. Rory gets upset and he
defends Granda by saying that Granda never misses it. Mrs.Foley tells Rory to stay back during
lunch time and finish his homework. He refuses and informs her that he has to go back home
because Granda has prepared lunch and waiting for him. The truth is, Rory is the one who has
to get lunch for Granda. He runs to a bakery and buys two hot pies.
Chapter 3
Mr. Hood, the school football coach wants Rory to join the football team but Rory refuses and
says he doesnt like football anymore. Darren makes a sexist joke by telling that Rory is turning
into a girl. Mary Bailey, a football player and a feisty girl kicks Darren. Rory tells Darren that he
cant go for football practice because there is no one to look after Granda. When Darren
suggests that Granda should be in a home, Rory gets very angry. He knows that Granda hates
and is scared of old folks home. He also realizes that if Granda is put in a home he will not have
anyone to take care of him. As Parents Night nears, Rory is worried how Granda will behave
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there. So he tries to teach Granda to act properly, especially with Mrs.Foley. When Rory asks
about his father, Granda gets very angry. He dislikes his son for abandoning Rory and his
mother when Rory was a baby.
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Chapter 4
Rory and Granda go to Parents Night. Granda is nervous and Rory is worried that Granda might
misbehave or say something offensive, especially to Mrs. Foley. Granda goes to the toilet and
returns without doing anything to embarrass himself or Rory like what he has done in the past.
Granda and Rory meet Mrs. Foley. As they are talking, Granda goes very near to Mrs. Foley and
tells her about her moustache. To make matters worse, he indirectly says Rory is the one who
told him about Mrs. Foleys moustache. Rory is horrified. Grandas coat catches fire and Mrs.
Foleys coat which was beside his also catches fire. Granda acts as if he is not responsible and
finds the whole thing funny and exciting. Mrs. Foley looks at Granda angrily and Rory is worried
about the consequences.
Chapter 5
Granda is considered a hero by Darren and Rorys schoolmates for almost burning down the
school. Rory, on the other hand, is quite worried because Granda is responsible for the fire.
Darren tells Rory that his mother thought it could have been very dangerous if the fire had
happened at night. She also felt that Rorys was too young to carry heavy responsibilities. Rory
tells that it is his responsibility as there is no one else. Rory and Granda meet Val Jessup, a
social worker for the first time. She tells them that it was Dr. Nicol who informed her about them.
Granda is not too happy about it but Rory thinks otherwise. As Granda tucks Rory to bed, Rory
remembers how his grandfather has been taking care of him. Rory tells Mrs.Foley that they have
a social worker and getting a home help too. Mrs. Foley is pleased. When Rory goes to the
bakery to buy lunch, the baker tells him something has happened at his flats. Rory runs there but
he is stopped by a policeman. Rory gets very angry when his neighbour, Mrs. MacKay says bad
things about Granda. The Policeman assures Rory Granda is alright and he has been taken to
the hospital. Rory is puzzled when the policeman tells him that Granda had left the chip pan on.
Chapter 6
Rory is taken to the hospital by a policewoman and is very worried about Grandas condition. He
is scared that Grand might die. The male nurse reassures Rory that Granda will be alright but
that he needs to be looked after. Rory without hesitating says he will do it. Rory senses
something wrong when he sees the glance that is passed between the nurse and the
policewoman. Rory is very sad when he sees Granda hooked to machines and face covered
with oxygen mask. Rory worries Granda might die. The nurse reassures him that he will be ok.
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Rory prays to God to save Granda. Val Jessup tells him that he has to stay at the childrens
home, Castle Street as there is no one to take care of him. Rory protests as he is
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terrified of the place but Val tells him that it is only for a few nights and the place and workers
there are ok. Rory has no choice but to go and he consoles himself that it is maybe Gods plan.
Chapter 7
Castle Street looks like a place in a ghost story to Rory. He is welcomed by Tony, one of the
children of the home. He introduces Rory to the other children Jackie, Georgie, and Tom. They
make him feel welcome and offer him food. Rory is still not comfortable with them and the place.
He tells them he will only be there until Granda leaves the hospital. Rory meets Tess who is very
different from the other children. She is wild, aggressive and angry, and doesnt like Rory. She
attacks him for sitting at her place. Rory goes to bed with mixed emotions and cant sleep well.
Chapter 8
Rory wonders how the children at Castle Street can be happy as they get ready to go to school
because he cant stand the place. He goes for breakfast and sees Tess there. He stays far from
her as she stares at him. Jackie tells him she goes everywhere by taxi and she has a private
tutor. The other children are not happy about this special treatment for Tess. Val Jessup and
Rory go to the hospital. He is excited to see Granda up and about. Granda is very happy to see
him too. Rory asks Granda what happened at the flats. He is touched to hear that Granda was
trying to help with lunch. When Granda finds out that Rory is staying at Castle Street, he is very
upset because he knows that the place is Rorys nightmare just as Rachnadar is his. The nurse
and Val calm him down. Granda assures Rory everything will be alright once he gets out of the
hospital. But Rory notices the look that passes between the nurse and Val when Granda says
that. He again senses something is not right and he is scared.
Chapter 9
Rory and Val go to the flat to get his clothes. Rory also takes Grandas medicine although Val
tells him the hospital will not allow outside medicine. When Val tells him that he doesnt have to
think about painting the flat, Rory is confused and worried. He doesnt want to stay at Castle
Street any longer, mainly because of Tess. His relationship with Tess gets worse by the day as
her dislike for him increases. Tony explains that Tesss behaviour is due to no one wanting her.
Rory doesnt feel sorry for her. Rory visits Granda at the hospital. He complains that he was
interviewed by a lady asking him daft questions. Val informs Rory that she has something
important to tell him the next day. He is scared.
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Chapter 10
Mrs. Foley is concerned for Rorys and Grandas well-being. She wants to know how Rory is
coping at Castle Street. When Rory tells her about Tess, she says Rory should not be there.
Rory informs her that he will be out once Granda is out of the hospital but Mrs.Foley is not very
enthusiastic. Rory is shocked when Darren tells him that Mrs.Foley may want to adopt him. He
feels it will not happen as he thinks Granda will be out of hospital soon. Darren is not so sure
about this and Rory feels uneasy. He goes to the hospital to see Granda but is shocked to see
his bed empty. Rory thinks Granda is dead.
Chapter 11
Rory is heartbroken as he thinks Granda is dead. The nurses try to calm him. One of them tell
him that Granda is alive and that he has been moved. This calms Rory. Val arrives and nurse
Maureen leaves. The look that passes between them makes Rory uneasy. He demands to know
where Granda is. Val tells him that Granda is not fit enough to go home. Rory finally realizes that
Granda has been taken to Rachnadar.
Chapter 12
Rory is very sad when he sees Granda in tears because Granda has always been strong for
both of them. Rory and Granda hug each other in tears. Granda tells Rory that he thought he
was being taken home; instead he was brought to Rachnadar. He wants Rory to take him home.
Rory tearfully answers he cant. He goes back to Castle Street and sees Tess behaving badly.
He scolds her and tells her to shut up. She attacks and punches him. Rory doesnt punch back
because she is girl. Rory realizes that Grandas condition is getting worse by the day. Granda
says certain things that scare him. Val tries to console Rory by saying that Granda will be alright
once he gets used to Rachnadar, but he is not convinced. Rory cant sleep that night as his
thoughts are of Granda. He remembers Granda saying that if he was young he will run away.
Rory decides to run away with Granda.
Chapter 13
Rory tells Darren of his plan to run away. Darren helps him by telling him to use his mothers
caravan to hide. He promises not to tell anyone about Rorys plan. Even Granda doesnt know
about the escape plan. He quietly packs both his and Grandas things. When everything is
ready, Rory sneaks into Rachnadar one night to rescue Granda. He makes sure all Grandas
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things like his teeth and hearing aid is taken. He makes sure the old man has his shoes on. Rory
finally tells Granda that he is taking him out of Rachnadar.
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Chapter 14
Everything goes on smoothly, even though Granda once in a while is noisy. No one notices them
until they reach the train station, and in the carriage as well. After they get down the train, they
continue their journey to Darrens mums caravan. The journey is difficult on the old man but he
maintains a high spirit. Rory can see the strain on Grandas face and he prays that Granda will
survive. They finally reach the caravan and it is comfortable. Granda cries and tells Rory how
lucky he is to have a grandson like him; a grandson who has done all this for him. Rory could not
tell Granda that he has done this for both of them because he is overcome by emotion.
Rachnadar and Castle Street are nightmares for both of them. Rory feels he has done the right
thing and he promises to himself that he will never let anyone separate them again.
Chapter 15
Darren wakes up the next day and checks for any SMS from Darren. There is none. Granda and
Rory have breakfast. They are happy, share jokes and go for a walk. They decide to go fishing.
Granda is happy and back to his old self again. Granda catches a big fish and both of them are
overjoyed. They are so happy that they almost dont realize the sound of footsteps.
Chapter 16
Rory realizes some people are coming towards them. He doesnt want, neither him nor Granda
to be caught and taken back to Castle Street and Rachnadar. A boy and his father approach
them. The situation is tense. They ask each other questions and Granda rudely tells them off.
Granda calls them tinkers. Rory doesnt approve Granda calling them tinkers. The strangers
leave. Rory learns many new things about his Granda. He realizes Granda has many hidden
talents. He also sees that Granda has got better physically and mentally. But Rory knows sooner
or later they have to move on as people will definitely be looking for them. Then, he receives a
message from Darren asking them to run as the police have found out where they are.
Chapter 17
Rory wakes Granda and tells him they have to leave. Rory quickly packs all the things they need
like Grandas medicine, food and clothes. It is night time and cold and Rory is very worried. He
has to make sure Granda is alright and at the same time hide from the police.
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He doesnt know where to go either. They run to the bushes as they hear the police siren. They
are puzzled why the police are after them. Granda tells Rory to run off without him but Rory
refuses as they are a team. The police begin to spread out and as they are nearing Rory and
Granda, they are caught and pulled from behind and told to keep quiet. The man tells them that
he wants to help them.
Chapter 18
Rory trusts the men but Granda is suspicious of their intention. But they have no choice other
than follow the men who seem to know the place well. Rory is worried whether he is doing the
right thing. They reach an open space where there is a caravan. A boy named Tyrone welcomes
them. Granda is tired and Rory gives him his pills and some water. Rory asks the boy and his
mother why they are helping them. The mother says that the police would have caught them if
they didnt. Rory and Granda find out that they have become famous and are on the television
daily. Granda is curious to know why they are helping even though he had called them tinkers.
The mother says that they are doing it for Rory. Granda is at ease and starts making jokes
again. Rory feels safe for the moment.
Chapter 19
The next morning Rory and Granda enjoy a good breakfast prepared by Ruby. Rory feels
embarrassed that Granda had behaved rudely towards Sammy and Tyrone the first time they
met. Granda is embarrassed too. Val Jessup and Darrens mother appear on television. Darrens
mother pleads for them to come back. Rory wonders whether he is doing the right thing. Granda
is adamant that he is never going back. He wants to be free.
Chapter 20
They are on the move again. Sammy drives on country roads as he always does. Tyrone tells
Rory he enjoys his lifestyle of adventure and freedom. Granda and Sammy have become close
and the old man is enjoying himself. Along the way they see posters of Granda and Rory. Rory
is worried that they have become a problem for Sammy and his family. Sammy refutes this. Rory
gives money to Ruby for helping them Ruby is not pleased and refuses it. She tells him that one
must help sincerely and not for money. Rory is touched and embarrassed. Later Tyrone tells him
people are not the same and not to judge people. Rory agrees. They head to a place called
Forfar to meet Sammys brothers family.
Chapter 21
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At the party, all of them have a good time. Bernie plays the guitar and Granda sings. Later he
dances with Ruby. Rory is very happy to see Granda enjoying himself. Rory and Tyrone do a rap
song together. Then Ruby reads Rorys fortune and she tells him that people are
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looking for him and that he will go to them. Rory says he will never do that but Ruby says he will
not have a choice. She says that he will meet people who will help him and those whom he cant
trust. She doesnt answer the question about Granda.
Chapter 22
Rory watches the news on television that mentions about travelers and caravan and he is
worried. The authorities want people to contact them if they meet Rory and Granda for their own
well-being and safety. Some people are supportive of Rorys and Grandas action but others are
against it. Rory realizes that they have to leave Sammys family. Rory explains the situation to
Granda and he accepts. Sammy and Bernie help to come up with an escape plan. They ask
Rory and Grand to go to Glasgow by train and stay with their family there. To be safe, Sammy
tells them to sit in separate coaches. All of them find it difficult to say goodbye. Granda cries and
Rory feels sick to part ways with Sammy, Ruby and Tyrone.
Chapter 23
On the train, Rory and Granda sit separately and try not to look at each other. Rory thinks that a
lady has recognized them. Rory decides that they should get down at the next station before
someone catches them. As Rory waits for Granda who has gone to the toilet, a boy grabs him
and demands to know where the old man is. The lemonade boy hopes to become famous for
catching them. He refuses to let Rory go despite his plea. Suddenly, Granda hits the boy on his
head with a bottle. The boy falls down in pain. Rory tells Granda that he has killed the boy but
Granda says the boy will be alright. Granda holds Rory by the hand and drags him. Rory was
panicking and tells Granda he doesnt know where to go. Granda tells him he knows. He decides
to steal a car.
Chapter 24
Rory is shocked with Grandas idea. Granda tells him he is going to hot-wire a car. Rory feels
that they have broken many laws. Granda doesnt think so and says hitting the boy was self
defence. And as fugitives they have to do whatever they can to be free. Rory is amazed to see
Grandas change and ability. He steals a car and drives on the back roads. Rory thinks that they
have become hardened criminals and are in deep trouble. Granda stops the car and takes a
nap.
Chapter 25
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Rory is fed up of listening to Frank Sinatas song, My Way being played over and over again.
They are low on petrol so they stop at a dimly-lit isolated village to refill. A man helps to fill in the
tank as Rory doesnt know where the petrol tank is. Granda is asleep. The man doesnt take
money and he tells Rory that they cant go anywhere that night after looking at Granda .
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Chapter 26
Rory is worried and thinks that they have been recognized by the man. The man tells him that he
only wants to help. He also knows about both of them. Furthermore, Granda is very tired and not
well. Rory has no choice but to accept the help of the stranger. They are cold, hungry and
Granda is in bad shape. The man, Rab, offers them soup and tea and switches on the television.
The people interviewed on tv are very supportive of Rory and Granda. Rorys father Jeff
McIntosh is mentioned and is said to be living in Liverpool. Rory realizes that they are not alone.
He still has a dad and it is about time he takes responsibility.
Chapter 27
Rab offers food to Rory and talks about his father. Rory tells him not to mention his father to
Granda. He thinks of going to Liverpool with Granda to meet his father and ask for money from
him to help them out. Rab encourages him to go with Granda to Liverpool. Granda falls from bed
that night and he loses his memory for a while. He even does not recognize Rory for a moment.
Rory cant sleep for a long time as he is getting angrier and angrier. He makes up his mind to go
to Liverpool.
Chapter 28
Rory catches Rab making a phone call and he thinks it is to the police. Rab assures Rory it was
not. He was arranging with his friends to take them to Liverpool. Rab tells him that he is going to
drive Granda and him to Borders to meet Annie , his girlfriend. From there, she will drive them to
another friend. Rory and Rab get Granda ready. Granda is touched to know that there are good
kind people who are willing to help strangers.
Chapter 29
Annie drives them to England and towards Liverpool. Granda notices the sign board. Rory tells
him that they will take a boat from there. Granda is not happy about it.Granda almost finds out
the real reason why they are going to Liverpool. Annie cleverly covers up. She tells Granda they
are going to a cottage at Lake District to meet her cousin. They meet Norma, Annies cousin.
Granda praises her beauty. She offers them dinner and introduces he daughter Nicola. Norma is
supposed to drive them to Liverpool. Granda is still unsure why they are going there. Norma
wants Rory to tell Granda the reason why they are going to Liverpool. But Rory is reluctant and
tells her that the old man will be furious. As they are talking in the kitchen, they hear a loud roar
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from the living room. Granda has found out from the news on television that they are going to
Liverpool to meet his son Jeff McIntosh.
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Chapter 30
Granda, as expected, is very upset and throws a tantrum. Rory is at a loss and frustrated.
Granda pleads with Rory not to take him there. As Rory promises over and over again, his
hatred for his father grows. Rory doubts whether his father wants them because not once he has
appeared on the television offering them help. Rory goes to bed hating his father. Rory is
horrified that he cant wake up Granda the next morning. He runs to Norma for help. She is
concerned about Granda and tells Rory that they cant go anywhere. She goes to town with
Nicola. Granda wakes up in the afternoon in a confused state. He tells Rory that he doesnt hate
his son but he cant accept that he had lied to him. Granda tells Rory that they dont need him.
Rory gets a call from Nicola telling him that her mother has called the police. She wants them to
leave immediately as the police are on their way.
Chapter 31
Nicola explains her mother called the police because she is worried about Grandas health and
feels sorry for Rory. Rory is too worried to bother about Normas reasons. He wakes Granda
and tells him that they have to leave. Rory agrees to Grandas request of not going to Liverpool
and starts packing their belongings and some food. They escape on foot. Rory can see that
Granda is not well and exhausted. They have no choice but to run as the police will soon come
looking for them. The night is cold. After a police car passes by, they rest for a while at a bus
shelter. Granda doesnt look good at all. Although Rory is worried, Granda insists they go one.
He even makes jokes. They sleep for a while. When Rory tries to wake Granda, he doesnt
move, snore or breathe. Rory thinks Granda is dead.
Chapter 32
Rory screams and runs looking for help. He cant bear the thought that Granda has died. He
blames himself. He finds a house and the couple recognize Rory as the boy in the news. The
man and Rory drive towards the bus shelter. Rory finds Granda fallen off the bench. The man
calls for the ambulance and both the police and ambulance arrive soon after. Rory wants to
follow Granda in the ambulance but is told that someone wants to talk to him. The man tells him
that he is his father.
Chapter 33
Granda doesnt die. Rory stays with his fathers family. He meets his fathers wife Karen and two
daughters, Rhonda and Ava. Granda likes all of them but still treats his son, badly. Jeff
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apologizes to Granda and Rory for his mistakes. He tells Rory he was young, stupid and scared
to come back home. Rory and Granda have settled down in a flat near Jeffs house.
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They now have home helps and care workers to cater to their needs. Rory never forgot all the
people who had helped him and Granda. He keeps in touch with some of them. Although
Grandas health has worsened, Rory is happy everything has turned out well, and most
importantly he has found his family.
THE END
Knowing The Characters

Answer the following questions with close reference to the text.
1. Who are the two main characters in the novel, Catch Us If You Can?
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2. Describe four character traits of both the characters. Provide evidence from the text to show
these character traits.
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4. Who is Rorys best friend and how would you describe him? Provide at least, two evidences
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5. Who is Mrs. Foley and what is her nick name?
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6. How would you describe Mrs. Foley, both physically and as a person?
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7. Who kicks Darren for making a sexist remark?

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8. What is the name of the social worker who helps Rory and Granda?
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9. What sort of a person is the social worker? Why do you say that?
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10.What is Rorys and Grandas neighbours name? Do you like/ dislike her? Why?
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11. Name the four children that Rory first meets when he goes to Castle Street?
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12. How would you describe them? Provide evidence from the text.
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13. Who is Tess?
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14. What kind of a person is she? Why do you say so?
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15. Name the three people who help Rory and Granda in chapter 18? Who are they?
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16. In Chapter 20 Rory and Granda go to a place called Forfar. Who are the people they meet
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17. Who is Annie?

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18.Who is the person who catches Rory at the train station?

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19 Would you consider him a good person? Why do you say?

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20. Who is Norma and what did she do at the end of chapter 30? Why do you think she did it?
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21. What is your opinion of Rory? Provide as many evidence as you can think of from the text.
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22. What is opinion of Granda? Provide as many evidence as you can think of from the text.
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24. Who is your favourite character in Catch Us If You Can? Give three reasons and provide
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25.Who is your least favourite character in the novel? Why do you say so?
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Knowing The Story
Answer the following questions
1. Where is Rory and Granda in chapter 1?

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2. What are they doing there?

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3. Who makes sure Granda takes his pills?

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4. What does Grand do when a young girl enters the clinic with her baby?
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5. What does Granda do when he gets nervous?

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6. Give one unforgettable incident in chapter 1?
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7. Why is it unforgettable?
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8. What did Rory do to put out the fire? What does his action tell you about him?
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9. Who did Dr. Nicol call at the end of chapter 1? Why do you think he did that?
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10. What did Granda do to Rorys homework jotter?

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11. What are the three excuses that Rory has given before to explain his missing homework?
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12. Why did Rory refuse to stay behind and finish his homework when Mrs.Foley asked him to
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13. What is the real reason Rorys doesnt want to play football anymore?
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14. Why does Granda get angry when Rory mentions his father?
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15. Name four movie stars that Granda mentions in the novel.
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16. Give two instances in the novel that shows Grandas forgetfulness.
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17. It is obvious that Rory loves Granda, provide at least two evidences from the text to show
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18. Provide at least two evidences from the text to show Grandas love for Rory.
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19. Many strangers show kindness towards Rory and Granda in the novel. Explain with evidence
from the text, how two people are kind towards them. Who they are and what did they do?
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21. If you were Rory, would you have rescued Granda and run away from the home?
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22. Why do you think Rory and Granda hated Castle Street and Rachnadar?
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25. Did you like the ending of the story? Why?
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Note
there usually is no one correct answer in literature
any logical or reasonable answers which are supported with evidence from the text, and
well exemplified and elaborated should be accepted
as teachers, always keep an open mind
kc/apr/11
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ANSWERS
SECTION A (GRAPHICS)
SHORT TEXT
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. D 6. A 7. B 8. D
SIGNS
1. B 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. A
ADVERTISEMENTS
1. B 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. B
TABLES AND CHARTS

1. A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. B
CARTOON AND COMIC STRIPS

1. D 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. C 8. D
CLOZE TEXTS
SET 1. SET 5. SET 9

C 1. B 1. B
D 2. A 2. C
B 3. B 3. C
A 4. A 4. C
D 5. D 5. A
D 6. C 6. A
A 7. D 7. B
SET 2. SET 6 SET 10

A 1. D 1. A
B 2. B 2. A
D 3. C 3. A
B 4. B 4. A
D 5. A 5. B
A 6. B 6. D
C 7. C 7.C
SET 3. SET 7
B 1. B
A 2. D
D 3. A
B 4. B
A 5. C
C 6. A
B 7. C
SET 4 SET 8
D 1. A
B 2. A
C 3. D
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A 4. B
B 5. C
C 6. B
B 7. C
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SET 11 SET 15 SET 19
C 1. C 1. B
B 2. A 2. A
D 3. A 3. C
D 4. D 4. D
D 5. C 5. B
B 6. B 6. B
C 7. C 7. A
SET12 SET 16 SET 20

A 1. C 1. D
A 2. D 2. B
C 3. A 3. A
B 4. B 4. C
D 5. D 5. D
C 6. B 6. A
A 7. B 7. B
SET 13 SET 17
C 1. D
A 2. C
D 3. A
C 4. B
D 5. C
C 6. D
D 7. B
SET 14 SET 18
B 1. B
D 2. B
B 3. B
A 4. C
B 5. D
B 6. A
D 7. C
SECTION B
PRACTICE 1 PRACTICE 2
Novelty teddy butter cake RM10.00
Novelty sunflower chocolate cake RM5.00
RM75.00 Storybook
RM120.00 Comic
2 kg Primary and secondary school students
2 kg Primary and secondary school students
Butter icing Phelp Collins
No icing C. T. Lim
Free delivery Suria Bookshop
Free delivery All bookstores
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RM29.00 25-27 November
Brown with black stripes Over one hundred types of orchids
T-shirt Flower arrangement contest/Buy all the flowers at 30% discount
RM35.90 13-18 November
Black RM8.00
Brown Plants that are used as herbal medicines/200 types of plants
Key chain 16-17 November
RM20.00 Free
Red Fruits from all the states in Malaysia
One pair of socks Free recipes for fruit cake
RM30 Everyday
RM60 Watch movies
Rubber bone Monday
Another rabbit Wednesday
Cage Sunday
Rice Food and drinks
Meat Subortem Express
Vegetables Weekends (only)
Good guard dog Blankets
Teach him new words Warm drinks
Maria Leather Shoes
Teach students (Stainless Steel) Kitchen Utensils
Treat sick people RM70
Help students learn RM200
Visit (many) wonderful places RM100
Knowledgeable 50%
Caring 60%
Helpful 30%
Disciplined Pencil case
Responsible Shoeshine set
RM100 RM130
RM85 RM35
RM90 RM40
Dictionary 45 minutes
Writing paper 8 hours
RM3 5 hours
Free Food and drinks
10% None
20% None
5% Ipoh, Taiping and Butterworth
Co Enzyme Q10 Blackhead-removal Toner
Vitamin ACE Cellular Intensive Anti-wrinkle
Evening Primrose Oil Anti-spot Serum
Cod Liver Oil Eye Contour Cream
Pharmartonne Multivitamins Anti-Blemish Repair Cream
Their energy level Blemishes and scars
All the essential vitamins and minerals they need Providing hydration and stre
Vitamin a skin around the eyes
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Evening Primrose Oil Discolouration
Skin problems Day and night
Formation of acne and black s
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Science fiction Bachelor of Business Administ
Fast paced thriller Bachelor of Education
Disney movie/comedy/cartoon/animation Masters in Business Law
Intriguing action movie Bachelor of Science (IT)
Super adventure Bachelor of Islamic Studies
Adventure thriller Full time
Big Valley Escapade and Hercules and the last Kingdom A bachelor in Law
Flagship Destroyers and Thunder-Sounds of destruction Grade B in Science at the STP
Because he must stop the serial killer from committing more murders At least a C in English Literatu
Hercules and the last kingdom Four years
Copy editors Aneka fashion
Recovery Officer Zao Fashion
Recruitment agent Anne Designer Brands
Conveyancing Lawyer Gurdip Fashion House
General Clerk/Receptionist Saraswathi Fashion
The job requires a minimum SPM qualification as well as computer literacy A free shawl
which she does not have Europe
Conveyancing lawyer because he does not have the right qualifications A former supermodel
There is no fixed monthly salary except allowance and it requires the candidate Orphanages in India
to own transport Malay costumes
In Penang
A diploma and knowledge of editing and layout
University of Tasmania Karuna Indian Vegetarian
Monash University Karim Malay Vegetarian Cuisine
University of New South Wales Hardip Punjabi Vegetarian Snacks
La Trobe University Wickremsinghe Sri Lankan Vegetarian Fair
The Australian National University Hainan Vegetarian Fare
Because it is acknowledged as among the Garlic or eggs
worlds best Any form of additives or preservatives
They can gain degrees in Asian Studies, Karim Malay Vegetarian Cuisine because it has the lowest pri
Political Sciences, International Relations plate
and Strategic and Defence Studies Vegetarian
They can visit its website at Hot and spicy
www.latrobe.edu.au
Great artists
The Australian National University
PRACTICE 19 Practice 20
21 April 21 May Broccoli
Purple Sprouts
9 Kale
7 13C
Red Isothiocyanates
Should be careful with their spending/are GSTTL
advised to complete any unfinished task GSTM1
All their plans will not turn out as expected Lung cancer
Shopping and dining Breast cancer
An old friend will be in contact/they will be Cooking in milk or white sauce
financially rewarded
Virgoans are predicted to have to make a big
decision
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SECTION C
PASSAGE 1
Ramli is a taxi driver.
He picked up the man near Jalan Setia.
He was carrying a small bag with food in it.
He wanted to go to the hospital.
She was knocked down by a car.
PASSAGE 2
1. getting married
2. a) He was amused.
b) He was an accountant.
c) best years
d) She did not like the idea at all.
3. A month or two.
4. a) He resigned from his job before he went overseas.
b) A haversack.
6. a) His uncle sent postcards and letters.
b) On his way to the United States.
PASSAGE 3
1. They died in a motor cycle accident several years ago.
2. (i) & (ii) tending her vegetable plot/ making brooms/ keeping a watchful eye on
the two girls/ praying.
3. a) Her routine starts early in the morning with her prayers./ She starts her day
with prayers./ With prayers.
b) Fried bananas and sweet potatoes./ She fries bananas and sweet potatoes
which are sold as soon as they are ready.
c) About twenty ringgit./ She earns about twenty ringgit every morning.
4. a) Brinjals, long beans, chillies, pumpkins, tomatoes and cabbages./ She grows
brinjals, long beans, chillies, pumpkins, tomatoes and even cabbages.
b) Many villagers in the neighbourhood find her home-grown vegetables cheaper
and fresher./ They think her home-grown vegetables are cheaper and fresher.
5. She learnt to make brooms when she was a young girl.
6. Accept any reasonable answer.
7. Summary points
she fries bananas and sweet potatoes
she sells them as soon as they are ready
she earns about twenty ringgit
she tends her vegetable plot
she grows brinjals, long beans, chillies, pumpkins, tomatoes and even cabbages.
she sells her vegetables to the villagers in the neighbourhood
At night she sits under the dim light in her house making brooms.
She sells each broom for $1.40
PASSAGE 4
1. a) nimbly
b)He was going to change the tube of light which had fused./ It had fused.
c)Soo Keong and the writer.
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d)They needed the light to study./ To study.
2. The glass tube that he was holding came crashing down./ The glass tube broke./
It broke into pieces.
3. a) Soo Keong lay unconscious on the floor. There was a big gash on his
forehead, and blood was oozing out of it.
b) He dared not move him as he did not know whether he had broken any
bones./ The writer did not know whether Soo Keong had broken any bones.
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4. The writer put his head against Soo Keongs chest to check whether he was still
breathing./ To confirm whether he was still breathing.
5. One kind motorcyclist./ One kind motorcyclist offered to get help immediately.
6. Accept any answer that shows acts of kindness.
7. Summary Points
a) sponged his forehead and dressed the wound.
b) dared not move him
c) tried to call the hospital to get an ambulance but the telephone was out of order
d) put his head against Soo Keongs chest
e) checked whether he was still breathing
f) ran to the house next door, but it was dark and quiet
g) no response when I knocked on the door
h) walked out to the main road and stood under a lamp-post
i) waved frantically to thumb a lift to the nearest telephone booth
j) told one kind motorcyclist what had happened
k) got back to the house
l) told Soo Keong not to move and that help is on the way
PASSAGE 5
1. a) To Jasin./ The writer was travelling in an old van bound for his home in Jasin.
b) The whole stretch of road was deserted and everything was quiet./ Deserted
and quiet.
2 a) undaunted/ The word which has the same meaning as not discouraged is
undaunted.
b) The writer, John, Usup and Kim Seng.
3. They took their identity cards./ Identity cards.
4. The writer and his friends were scared/ frightened/ terrified/ fearful/ nervous/ anxious/ worried/
shaken/ panic-striken.
5. He had his automatic stuck to the waistband of his jeans./ Usup hid his gun at the waistband of
his jeans.
6. The four men were high on the wanted list because they had been causing fear among the
villagers in Kampung Bekoh./ They had been causing fear among the villagers in Kampung
Bekoh.
7. Accept any answer that shows cooperation among friends.
8. Summary Points
to move a tree when the robbers came out from nowhere
ordered them to line up with raised hands
one of the robbers pointed his gun at them
two of the men checked the van
the third man checked their pockets
took their identity cards
the leader started to behave threateningly
Usup shot the leader
the writer and his two friends pounced on the robbers
grabbed their rifles
huddled them together
tied them with a rope
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forced them into the van
drove to the nearest police station
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PASSAGE 6
1 a) seek doctors advice

b) to make sure that you are not out of shape/to make sure that you dont have health problems
2. muscle injuries/harm bone development/strain/sprains
3. cool down
4. a) should seek doctors advice before starting exercising

b) it helps to absorb shocks/prevent joint injury
5. own answer
Summary points
1. warm up
2 .cool down
3 .exercise within limits
4. avoid sudden twisting movements
5. stay hydrated
PASSAGE 7
Ugly
fighting/eating garbage/love
His body is covered with sores and thick yellowing scabs
dogs
Tugging and sucking the writers ear
Ugly never bit or scratched or tried to get away
No
Describe Ugly
one eye
missing one ear
left foot broken
lost his tail
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likes to eat garbage
likes to fight
covered with sores
likes people
loves water
likes to suckle shirt and earrings
PASSAGE 8
1 .jungle
2 .to hunt for food
3. sharp teeth
4. hunts at night
5. rest
6. near/by the river
7. Yes
8. tigers stripes/tigers skin/tigers coat
9. Yes
10. Both have sharp claws and teeth. Tiger is wild while cat is tame
Summary Points
camouflage
strong sharp teeth to catch food
very strong
hunts at night
rest during day
PASSAGE 9
Roslan
Rosita leaves his toys all over the place
Things to cook
Rosita had an ice-cream
It was on sale
trolley
a box of chocolates
light meal/tea time
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Own answer with Yes or No
Summary Points
fetched a cart
had ice-cream
buying groceries
had snack
shopped for present
PASSAGE 10
a monkey
Pantai Cahaya Bulan Resort/Kelantan
Mat
darted towards a coconut tree and climbed it with amazing speed
to cool off
A football goalpost like structure is erected to train the monkey its target
enclosure
Own words
SUMMARY POINTS
A football goalpost is erected with some green and brown coconuts

Trainer ensure the trainee on the target
Monkeys are taught to listen to instruction
Monkeys known to pluck and hurl coconuts at the handler or guests
Monkeys taught how to control their emotions so they do not harm people
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SECTION D
FORM 4 POEMS
In The Midst of Hardship
Multiple Choice Questions
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
B 1. B 1. D
A 2. D 2. B
C 3. C 3. B
D 4. D 4. C
A 5. C 5. A
True or False
F 1. F 1. T
T 2. F 2. F
F 3. T 3. F
T 4. F 4. T
F 5. T 5. T
Subjective
Level 1
At dawn 4. It is albino/white
Their sons albino buffalo 5. The whole day and night
At a village
Level 2
The life of hardship
To get warm and dry
It was floating in the flood water
Because of the flood
Happy and never complaint
Level 3
Wounded and scratched
Their life of hardship
Rolling their cigarette leaves and making jokes with each other
The poor villagers
Accept any suitable answer
He Had such Quiet Eyes

Multiple Choice Questions
B 1. A 1. C
D 2. C 2. C
C 3. A 3. C
D 4. B 4. B
C 5. C 5. C
True or False
F 1. F 1. T
T 2. T 2. T
F 3. F 3. F
F 4. F 4. F
F 5. F 5. T
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Subjective
Level 1
The need for the womans comfort 4. Accept any suitable answer
The mans eyes 5. Accept any suitable answer
Sexual pleasure
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Level 2
The mans eyes that has caught the womans attention
Sexual pleasure
Because she thought the man really loves her
Level 3
The mans eyes
Pleasure given by the woman
FORM 5 POEM / NATURE
EXERCISE 1 : EXERCISE 2: AUTUMN, SPRING, WINTER

B JAMAICA AND SUMMER
A SUGAR CANES COVERED
B WATER SWISHING 1. PLAY IN THE RAIN
C 1. HOT 2. RAINY 2. CATCH FISH
B FALLING/ WITHERING (ANY RELEVANT ANSWERS)
D SCENT OF HONEY UPROOTED /
C BUTTERCUPS PEOPLE OF JAMAICA
B BARE / EMPTY BEES
C HEAVY YELLOW
A FLOWERS SWAYS
11. 1. FLOOD 2. LANDSLIDES
12. 1. DROUGHT 2.
EXERCISE 3 : EXERCISE 4 : EXERCISE 5

1. INFERTILE / LUSH SHINE
BARREN GREEN SHIVER
2. FADES SWISH BLOOM
3. GROW HIGH LUSH
4. WITHER REAPED REAP
5. CULTIVATED BARE FALLOW
6. UGLINESS FALLOW PAVE
7. GRADUALLY
FULL GULLY
8. DISAPPOINTINGLY
TALL FADE
/ POORLY
COVERED SCENT
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9. REMAINED
10. COVERED
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POEM / ARE YOU STILL PLAYING YOUR FLUTE?
EXERCISE 1 : EXERCISE 2: EXERCISE 3 :

D FLUTE / BAMBOO CONCEAL
D ZURINAH HASSAN COMPOSE
C MMMM BLOW
A COMPOSED SLAUGHTER
B MELODY/ SONG DISUNITE
C SECRET ADMIRER / BELOVED UNCOVER
C VILLAGE
B CITY EXERCISE 4:
A LEFT THE PLACE / MOVED YEARNING
C OUT GATHERING / PICKING
A GUILTY EMPTY / ABANDONED
C DISUNITED/ POLITICS SENSE OF RIGHT OR WRONG/
B FRIEND SCRUPLES
A UNEMPLOYED / NOT MURDERED / KILLED
WORKING LOOKING
BEING NEGLECTED JOBLESS
PEACEFUL CRUELLY
NOVEL
Sample Answers
Knowing The Characters
1. Rory and Granda
2 a. Rory is loving, understanding, responsible and loyal. Rory loves Granda very much as he takes care of
him although he is sick and difficult at times. He understands his grandfathers weaknesses and health
problems like smoking, misplacing Rorys homework and forgetfulness. He makes sure Granda takes his
pills. He also doesnt like anyone talking bad about Granda.
2 b. Granda is loving, gallant, determined and stubborn. He loves Rory and has been taking care of him
since he was a baby after being abandoned by his son. Granda is also gallant. He opens the door for a
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young mother and her child at a clinic. He is determined to be free and be with Rory no matter what. His
stubbornness can be seen when he refuses to forgive his son for the mistakes he made when he was
young.
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3. Dr. Nicol
4. Darren is Rorys best friend. He is loyal as he never tells anyone where Rory and Granda are hiding
after their escape. He is also caring as he feels sorry for his friend, Rory who has a very heavy
responsibility.
5. Mrs. Foley is Rorys teacher and her nick name is Holy Foley.
6. Mrs. Foley is very hairy and even has a moustache. Although her students make fun of her, she is
actually quite nice. She worries and is concerned about Rory and also Granda. Darren even says that she
might adopt Rory.
7. Mary Bailey
8. Val Jessup
9. Val Jessup is hardworking and caring. She does her best to ensure both Rory and Granda are taken
care of.. She drives Rory to and from the hospital and Castle Street. She consoles Rory when he is sad
10. Their neighbours name is Mrs. Mackay. I dont like her because she is rude and cold-hearted. She
calls Granda a daft old idiot. Instead of being sympathetic towards Rory and Granda after their loss in
the fire, she scolds the old man and doesnt offer any help to Rory.
11. Tony, Jessie, Georgie and Tom
12. They are nice and friendly. When Rory comes to Castle Street, they make him feel welcome. They
offer him food and feel sorry for Rory whose grandfather is in hospital They are nice to him even when
Rory is quite cold towards them. They try to protect him from Tess.
13. Tess is one of the children in the home.
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14. She is aggressive, violent and angry. She screams and throws tantrums if she doesnt get what she
wants, like when someone changes the television channel. She doesnt like Rory and attacks him for
sitting at her place. She even punches his nose for scolding her.
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15. Sammy, Ruby and Tyrone
16. They are Sammys brother, his wife and their children Bernie and Zara.
17. Annie is Rabs girlfriend
18. The lemonade boy
19. No, he is not a good person. He is selfish and wants to hand over Rory and Granda to the police just
to become famous.
20. Norma is Annies cousin who is supposed to take Rory and Granda to Liverpool. But she is the one
who informs the police about their whereabouts. She did that because she was concerned about
Grandas health and felt sorry for Rory. She actually wanted to help them.
21. In my opinion, Rory is a very loving and responsible boy. He takes care of his grandfather
wholeheartedly. He makes sure all his things, such as the false teeth, hearing aid and clothes are in
order. He also gets lunch for his Granda daily. Other than that, he makes sure his grandfather takes his
medication. He is also protective of the old man. He defends him whenever others try to blame him for
something. For example, when the neighbour Mrs. Mackay says bad things about him, he almost attacks
her. He is willing to sacrifice his happiness to take care of Granda. He is willing to give up football
because there is no one to take care of the old man.
22. In my opinion, Granda is unique man. He has many hidden talents. For example he knows how to
start a car without keys. He has great knowledge about old movies and movie stars. He is popular with
women as he knows how to praise them. He is also very popular with Rorys friends because they like his
jokes, stories and easy going manner. Although he has his shortcomings, he shows great love and
responsibility towards Rory. He is the one who took care of him after his father left him when he was a
baby. Granda also loves freedom and being independent as he is willing to go through a lot of pain to be
together with Rory during their escape adventure.
23. I think he is an irresponsible person. I say so because he left his baby and the mother when they
needed him most. It is because of him Rorys mother died of heartbreak and Rory grew up without a
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father. What is worse is that he never contacted Rory when he was growing up. But at the end he
realizes his mistakes and asks for forgiveness from Rory and Granda. He admits he was stupid and
irresponsible. By admitting his mistakes and apologizing, he finally becomes a responsible man.
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24. My favourite character is Rory because he is intelligent, brave and responsible. What makes him
special is, he is still a young boy. His intelligence can be seen when he quickly throws the water from a
vase on Granda to put out the fire. His quick thinking most probably saved Granda from serious injuries.
His detailed plan to rescue Granda also shows how intelligent he is.
He is also brave because he is daring enough to plan and carry out his rescue of Granda. He succeeds.
During their escape, he and Granda face many problems but Rory bravely faces the challenges and
overcomes them.
He shows great responsibility for a young boy. He makes sure all Grandas needs are taken care of. He
makes sure Granda takes his pills. He makes sure Granda has his teeth and hearing aid wherever they go.
It is he who gets lunch for Granda daily.
These are the reasons why Rory is my favourite character.
25. My least favourite character is Tess. I dislike her because she is aggressive, violent and selfish. She is
too aggressive and angry for a young girl. She screams and throws tantrums when she doesnt get what
she wants. For example when someone changes the channel on the television
She punches Rory and attacks him. She also attacks the other children at Castle Street. Her violence
makes her dangerous
She is also selfish because she doesnt bother about other peoples feelings. Just because Rory sits on
her seat, she attacks him.
These are the reasons why Tess is my least favourite character.
Knowing The Story

Sample Answers
1.In Dr. Nicols clinic
2. They are there for Grandas check up.
3. Rory
4.He opens the door for her.
5. He goes to toilet and smokes his pipe
6. Grandas pocket catches fire because he leaves his pipe smoldering in his pocket and forgets about it
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7. It is unforgettable because it shows how forgetful Granda is and how responsible and quick thinking
Rory is to put out the fire. The incident is also quite funny.
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8. Rory took a vase from the receptionist desk and threw the water on Granda. His action shows how
intelligent, quick thinking and responsible he is.
9. He called the social service, most probably Val Jessup. He did this because he was worried about Rory
and Granda, especially after Grandas pocket caught fire in his clinic. He also feels sorry for Rory.
10. He mistakenly throws it into the rubbish chute and put the rubbish into his bag.
11. The aliens took it. Dogs were fighting over it. Seagulls flew past and grabbed it from his hands
12. Rory had to go to the bakery and buy two hot pies for Granda as he depends on Rory to get him
lunch daily.
13. He cant play football because no one is there to take care of Granda when he goes for football
practice.
14. He gets angry because his son, Jeff left Rory and his mother and ran away from her. Rorys mother
died of a broken heart. Granda was very fond of her.
15. Marilyn Manroe, Grace Kelly, John Wayne and Tyrone Power
16. He forgets to put out the fire on his pipe and puts it in his pocket. He always misplaces Rorys
homework, like when he mistakenly throws Rorys homework into the rubbish chute.
17. Rorys love for Granda can be seen when Rory cries and screams for his Granda when he sees Granda
is not on his bed in the hospital. He thinks that Granda is dead. Another evidence, is when Granda stops
breathing at the bus shelter, Rory is at lost and heartbroken and he runs aimlessly looking for help.
18. Grandas love for Rory can be seen when Granda blames himself for Rorys stay in Castle Street. He is
in tears. The fact that Granda has been taking care of Rory since he was a baby after being abandoned by
his father is proof that Granda loves Rory.
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19. One stranger who is kind towards Rory and Granda is Ruby. She is Sammys wife and Tyrones
mother. She really treats them well. She gives them food and provides a comfortable place for them to
sleep. She is supportive of their cause and treats them like familiy. She jokes with them and puts up with
Grandas flirting. Another person is Sammy. Although Granda was rude to him when they first met,
Sammy helps them. Despite being called a tinker, Sammy rescues Granda and Rory when they are almost
caught by the police. Sammy also introduces them to his brother and his family. He drives them around
the countryside. Finally he buys them train ticket to continue their journey.
20. The most important incident in the story is Rorys rescue of Granda from Rachnadar. It is this incident
which starts their journey and adventure. The incident increases the bond and love that Rory and Granda
have for each other. The incident also teaches, especially Rory about kindness of strangers, about
helping without expecting anything in return. For example, Ruby refuses money when Rory offers her for
helping them. Granda also learns not to judge and discriminate others who are different. Granda calls
Sammy and Tyrone tinkers but it is they who help him and Rory. This incident also reunites Granda, Rory
and Jeff. Rory gets a father and Granda gets his son back. They become a whole family again.
For Q21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, accept any answers which are relevant, logical and exemplified and
elaborated with close reference to the text.
Good Luck
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SECTION A (SHORT TEXTS & GRAPHIC MATERIALS)

SECTION A (CLOZE TEXTS)

SECTION D (POEMS FORM 4)

Who would like to post the notice?

The passage says that exercise is good for the

The word their in line 3 refers to the

4 The above text is likely an information for

7. The text is about

1.This sign can be seen at the

2. The sign is usually seen at

3. What does this sign mean?

4. The sign above tells us that we must drive

5. The above sign means that we are not allowed to

8. You can find the notice above at the

1. The special offer is only meant for

2. The word spacious means

4. According to the advertisement, customers

6. The notice says that each customer can

7. The word negotiable means

8. At the sale, many goods are

MONTHLY EXPENDITURE OF THE TAN FAMILY

1. The Tan family spends about half of their income on

GAMES FORM 5 STUDENTS PLAY

2. The most popular game among the students is

3. Which of the following statement is true?

4. Which class reads the least number of books?

5. How much does Farah have to pay if she takes 3 subjects?

6. You can watch Money Tree from

How SMK Puchong students go to school

8. From the pie chart we can conclude that

1. From the comic strip above, we can conclude that Bimmy

2. The above situation probably takes place in a

3. From the dialogue, we know that Siti is

4. The girl is asking her father to

5. From the conversation above, we know that Ida is

6. The conversation above is mainly about

7. The phrase catch you later ! means

8. What does the phrase turn up mean?

1 A have been 5 A a few

Question 1 7 are based on the following passage

* Moist chocolate cake

* Novelty teddy butter cake

* Novelty sunflower chocolate cake

(A) Complete the table based on the advertisement given.

Complete the table with the correct answers.

Genius Children Wonder Robot Join In

Suitable for 5) Primary school pupils 6)

Author 7) Ahmad Adib 8)

Available at Mardani Store 9) 10)

Julian: Hi, lzman. I'm glad you could come.

Complete the table based on the poster given.

Price Colours Free Gift

Dark blue with red stripes

Blue, white, black and

MALAYSIAN FRUIT FAIR

PUPPIES FOR SALE! CUTE RABBITS FOR SALE!

* Fun to play with *

PARROTS FOR SALE

Puppy Rabbit Parrot

Maju Jasa Express

Bus Company Departure days Special facilities

This is Maria. She is a doctor. Her j o b i s t o t r e a t s i c k p e o p l e . S h e always helps

What they do 2 _ 3 _ Fly airplanes

Advantages 4 _ Help sick people 5 _

Caring 7 _ 9 _

Normal Price 3 _________ 4 _ 5 _________

Offers 6 _________ 7 _ 8 _________

Free gifts 9 _ 10 Mini cookie jars

Price 1 _________ 2 _ 3 _________

Free Gift 4 _ 5 _ None

Wrapping Free 6 _ 7 _

Discounts 8 _________ 9 _ 10 _________

Fare 1 _________ 2 _ 3 _________

Stops 9 _ 10 Ipoh