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Section A (a)
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 20 minutes]
Questions 1 – 10 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose
the best answer.

Commuting to Work

Be patient and use common sense when sharing

space in a public transport with other users. As the
golden rule says: Do unto others as you would have
them do to you. Stressing yourself out over daily
commuting woes will do you more harm than good.

1. In the text above, commuters are advised to

A offer their seat to anyone who is standing.

B be considerate to other commuters.

C always use public transport.

D let others go in first.

For tight spaces, portable and foldable

chairs and tables are great solutions.
Also make sure that your furniture is
proportionate to the size of your balcony.
Large, bulky pieces will restrict movement.

2. The word tight in the advertisement above means

A compact.

B limited.

C packed.
D rigid.

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3. The sign above tells us that the chemical is

A hot.
B fatal.
C corrosive.
D flammable.

9 motorcyclists nabbed, 46 summonses issued in KK's "Ops Samseng Jalanan"

KOTA KINABALU: Police detained nine motorcyclists and confiscated their vehicles during “Ops
Samseng Jalanan” which was conducted at several locations here early this morning.

District police Chief Assistant Commissioner M. Chandra said the operation was aimed at curbing
illegal racing at Jalan Coastal, Jalan Lintas, Jalan Tuaran Bypass and Jalan Sulaman.

“We detained the motorcycle owners to have their statements recorded for investigation under
the Road Transport Act 1987.

Adapted from The News Straits Time, June 11 2017

4. What is the aim of “Ops Samseng Jalanan”?

A To issue summons.
B To detain motorcyclists.
C To confiscate the vehicles.
D To control unlawful racing.

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5. What do you think is the meaning of ‘feeling blue’?

A Sad.
B Happy.
C Scared.
D Confused.

6. The timetable shows that

A all services operate every day.
B there are two different types of ETS services.
C the service operates from early morning until midnight.
D the duration of time to reach the destination is the same.

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Anger is a powerful emotion. If it isn’t handled appropriately, it may have destructive results for you and those
closest to you. Uncontrolled anger can lead to arguments, physical fights, physical abuse, and assault. If you
feel out of control, walk away from the situation temporarily, until you cool down. Do something physical, such
as going for a run or playing sport; which help to express anger in a healthy way. Well-managed anger can be
a useful emotion that motivates you to make positive changes.

7. From the text, we know that anger can cause a person to

A find a way to cool down.
B disagree with someone.
C do physical activity.
D feel great.

Failing repeatedly?

Always getting bad result?

Just change in 4 easy steps!

Don’t be easily discouraged. To start, think positive and look at the bad results or
report of yours as a stepping stone for improvement. Find your weakness and plan
how to overcome it. Even before that, get help from a friend. It is easier to study
with a friend. Finally, use your own initiative to surf the internet and do your
research. Most of all, put in that extra effort. In that way, you empower yourself.

8. Which of the following best describes the steps in the extract above?
Choose a Identify Empower
Think
A study your
positive yourself
partner weakness

Think Identify Empower Choose a

B your yourself study
positive
weakness partner

Identify Choose a Think Empower

C your study
positive yourself
weakness partner

Choose a Identify Empower Think

study your yourself positive
D
partner weakness

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9. We need to protect the sharks because they are

A almost extinct.
B good navigators.
C excellent predators.
D important to the ecosystem.

10. The poster tells us that

A use tissue or handkerchief to substitute a face mask.
B wear face mask only when you are in a crowd.
C seek help if you have any symptoms.
D get your hands washed at all time.

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Section A (b)
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 10 minutes]

Questions 11 – 20 are based on the given passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each
blank.
Many people take telephone manners for granted. They often ignore basic
phone etiquettes when talking on the phone especially on formal occasions.
The person who picks ___11___ the phone in an office has more tasks to do
than just answering a call. A poor greeting to a very ___12___ client may send him
or her to another company. Many people tend to neglect telephone ___13___that may
be exploited as one of the strongest tools in maintaining good business relationships.
One should always speak clearly over the phone as a rule. He or she should
come across as being kind, friendly ___14___ positive. Chewing food or drinking
___15___ talking to a client is not advisable. In addition, one should show interest
by paying ample attention to the caller and be honest about how ___16___ time would
he or she want the caller to hold on. A phrase like “I don’t know” sounds like the
receiver ___17___ not care. Instead, “Let me find out” would be better.
Finally, always end the conversation ___18___ a polite remark. Be respectful
and straightforward in your response. The common parting remark one ___19___ use
would be “Thank you” or “Have a nice day”. These are some of the good phone
manners that should be ___20___ to uphold the company’s image.

11. A up
B on
C apart
D through

12. A interest
B interests
C interested
D interesting

13. A habit
B courtesy
C technique
D behaviour

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14. A or
B but
C and
D yet

15. A as
B then
C since
D while

16. A much
B many
C little
D less

17. A do
B has
C have
D does

18. A on
B in
C over
D with

19. A could
B shall
C must
D will

20. A practise
B practises
C practised
D practising

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Section B
[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 20 minutes]

Questions 21 – 30

Read the following poster and complete the graphic organiser on the following page.

Preserving Paradise – Environmental Conservation

Launched in 2005, UNESCO’s World Heritage Marine Programme aims to

establish effective conservation of marine areas of outstanding universal value.
It will make sure that the marine sites are maintained and thrive for generations
to come.

What is Offered
Under this Programme the heritage sites get science-based guidance to manage
the place. Money is allocated to maintain the biodiversity of the sites. Experts
are sent to monitor the conservation plans regularly.

Effective Conservation
A sum of 30 000 pounds was given to Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rico to
preserve the stunning marine park. Located 550 km off Costa Rico coast, it is
the only island with tropical rainforest. It offers an ideal laboratory of the
study of biological processes. The underwater world is famous as divers rate it
as one of the best places to view marine life. Its numerous rivers and streams
make it a place of spectacular scenery. Indeed Cocos Island is a paradise on
earth.

Looking Ahead
Many other similar sites have been protected and preserved by World Heritage
Marine Programme.

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Questions 21 – 25
Using the information from the poster, complete the table below.

UNESCO’s World Heritage Marine Programme

Launched in 21 ________________________________________________________

22 ________________________________________________________
Aims
23 ________________________________________________________

How it helps 24 ________________________________________________________

the sites
25 ________________________________________________________

Questions 26 – 30
Your friend has asked you to recommend a place for her to visit. Using words from the
poster, complete the email below. Use no more than three words.

Subject: Place to visit

From: jojo@msiamail.com.my
To: sue@palace.com.my
Date: Friday, June 20, 2018 6:24 p.m.

If you wish to visit a wonderful marine park, the place to go to is 21 ____________________.

It is 22 __________________ off the coast of Costa Rico and offers a tropical rainforest. For

those interested in marine research, it has a great 23 ___________________ to study

biology. Divers love the place as it has very interesting 24 ___________________

eco-system. The scenery is spectacular and the site is often thought to be heaven

25 ___________________.

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Section C: Reading Comprehension

[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]

Questions 31 – 40 are based on the following passage. Answer all the questions.

1 It was a cold freezing day a few years ago, when I stumbled upon a wallet
in a street. There were no identification documents inside. There were only three
dollars and a crumpled letter that looked as if it had been carried around for
years.

2 The only thing legible on the torn envelope was the return address. I opened 5
the letter and saw that it had been written in 1954 – almost 60 years ago. I read
it carefully, hoping to find some clues to the identity of the wallet’s owner. It
was a ‘Dear John’ letter. The writer, in the delicate script, told the recipient,
whose name was Michael, that her mother forbade her to see him again.
Nevertheless, she would always love him. It was signed Hannah. 10

3 It was a beautifully written letter. However, there was no way beyond the
name of Michael to identify the owner. Perhaps, I could ring the telephone
records hotline to see if the operator could find the phone number for the address
on the envelope.

4 The operator connected me to her supervisor who said there was a phone 15
number listed with the address. The operator later put me through a woman who
had bought Hannah’s house thirty years ago. She told me that Hannah had
placed her mother in a nursing home. She suggested that I ask the nursing home
for Hannah’s whereabouts.

5 I called and found out that Hannah’s mother had died but Hannah herself 20
was living in a nursing home. I rang up the nursing home and asked if I could
stop by to see her. When I arrived, the director and a guard greeted me at the
door of the nursing home. We went up to third floor and saw the nurse who
informed us that Hannah was indeed watching television.

6 At the doorway, I could see a sweet, silver-haired old lady wrapped in a 25

baby blue cardigan sitting comfortably on a sofa. She greeted us with a warm
smile and friendly eyes that lit her face. Hannah, the name suits her perfectly. I
told her about finding the wallet and showed her the letter. The second she saw
it, she took a deep breath and said, “This was the last contact I had with
Michael”. She looked away for a moment. 30

7 “I was only sixteen and my mother felt I was too young. He was so
handsome.” We both laughed. The director then left her alone. “Yes, Michael
Goldstein was his name. If you find him, tell him I still think of him often. I

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never did marry,” she said, smiling through tears welled up in her eyes. “I guess
no one ever matched up to Michael.” 35

8 I thanked Hannah, said goodbye and took the elevator to the first floor.
As I stood at the door, recollecting my meeting with Hannah, the guard asked,
“Was the old lady able to help you?”.

9 I told him that she had given me a lead. “At least I have a last name. But
I probably won’t pursue for a while.” I explained that I had spent almost the 40
whole day trying to find the wallet’s owner. While we talked, I pulled out the
brown leather case, with its red-lanyard lacing and showed it to the guard. He
looked at the case closely and retorted, “Hey, I’ve seen this. That’s Mr.
Goldstein’s. He stays on the eighth floor.”

10 I thanked the guard and ran back to the director’s office to tell him what the 45
guard had said. He accompanied me to the eighth floor. We found him reading
a book. The director asked him if he had lost his wallet. He looked up, felt his
pocket and replied, “Goodness, it is missing.”

11 I explained to him that I found his wallet and apologized that I had read
the letter. I told him that I knew where Hannah was. He called her the next day. 50
A few weeks later, I received a call. The director of the nursing home told me
both Michael and Hannah were getting married. I attended the lovely wedding
– a perfect ending for a love affair that lasted nearly 60 years.

Adapted from Reader’s Digest November 2012

31. From paragraph 1, where did the writer find the wallet?

……………………………………………………………..……………………… [1 mark]

32. From paragraph 2, why did the writer open the letter?

……………………………………………………………..……………………… [1 mark]

33. From paragraph 2, what does the line “she would always love him” tell us about

Hannah’s character?

……………………………………………………………..……………………… [1 mark]

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34. From paragraph 4, who informed the writer that Hannah had placed her mother in

a nursing home?

……………………………………………………………..……………………… [1 mark]

35. From paragraph 5, why do you think Hannah herself was living in a nursing

home too?

……………………………………………………………..……………………… [1 mark]

36. From paragraph 6, which phrase indicates that Hannah was an approachable

person?

……………………………………………………………..……………………… [1 mark]

37. From paragraph 7, what was Hannah’s reason to stay unmarried?

……………………………………………………………..……………………… [1 mark]

38. From paragraph 10, what does ‘it’ refer to?

……………………………………………………………………………………... [1 mark]

39. In your opinion, what do you think Michael had felt when the writer told

him about Hannah’s whereabouts?

Feeling : ……………………………………………………………….………… [1 mark]

40. Give a reason for your answer above.

Reason : ………………………………………………………..…………….…. [1 mark]

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Section D: Directed Writing

[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

You received a letter from your friend who was once your neighbour inviting you to his/
her new house in Brunei. Write a reply to his/ her invitation. In your letter, you should
include all the points below.

 Give news about

 Your family
 Your schoolwork
 Your free-time activities (Give TWO activities)
 The new norms you practise post-COVID 19
 Social distancing
 Face mask
 Express enthusiasm about
 His/ her new house
 ONE activity you wish to do with him/her
 Local food in Brunei

When writing the letter, you must

 lay out your letter correctly (address, greeting, closure)

 use all the notes given
 state your choice clearly, either to accept or refuse the invitation
 give a reason for acceptance/ refusal
 remember that the letter is to your friend.

Note:
For your letter, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points and
up to 20 marks for the quality of your writing.

KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

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ANSWER SHEET

FOR SECTION A

Blacken only one space for each question. If you wish to change your answer, erase the
blackened mark that you have made. Then blacken the space for the new answer.

EXAMPLE:

A B C D

1 A B C D 11 A B C D

2 A B C D 12 A B C D

3 A B C D 13 A B C D

4 A B C D 14 A B C D

5 A B C D 15 A B C D

6 A B C D 16 A B C D

7 A B C D 17 A B C D

8 A B C D 18 A B C D

9 A B C D 19 A B C D

10 A B C D 20 A B C D

For examiner’s use

Section Marks

(a) 10

A
(b) 10

B 10

C 10

D 35

Total 75

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