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English Form 1
Section A : Part 1
Questions 1-8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C.
For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet.

Dear Batrisyia, 1. Saraswathy is writing to Batrisyia to

I heard that Paragon will be having a Black A advise Batrisyia about the Black
Friday sale next week. Would you like to Friday sale.
come with me? I know that there are quite a B tell Batrisyia to buy her certain
few things that you would like to buy. This items.
would be the perfect opportunity for you to C invite Batrisyia out.
get your stuff.
From,
Saraswathy

2. Why will this burger keep others away from you?

A The smell of the extra onions is unpleasant.
B We need to social distance because of Covid-19.
C You can only eat them if you practise social
distancing.

Immediate Vacancies for the following appointments at

Rafflesia Chicken Hut
Sous Chefs
Waiter/Waitresses
Kitchen Helpers
Please call Rozie on 04-2662058 to arrange for an interview

1.
3. We can assume that the place that has vacancies is a
A restaurant.
B food court.
C hut for chickens.
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4. Who is the target of this advertisement?

A People who sell things online.
B People who want the freshest deals.
C People who are busy and don’t have transport.

Don’t throw away that old pair of socks yet!

Join us for a day of fun and impress your
family and friends by turning old junk into
beautiful art pieces!
Venue : St George’s Cooperative Store
Date : 1 September 2020 (Saturday)
Time : 3.00– 5.00 pm
2.
5. Those who attend the workshop will learn the following except to be
A imaginative.
B pessimistic.
C creative.

6. Alina’s mother is texting her to tell her Alina dear,

A to fetch her father from the I’m just letting you know that I will not be in
airport. for dinner as I will be fetching Abah from the
B to put her dinner in the airport. I’ve left your dinner in the
microwave. microwave. You will just need to heat it up
C that she will not be eating in once you get back.
tonight. Kisses,
Ibu
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7. A person who gives tuition classes is called a

A Tutor.
B Tutorial.
C Superlearner.

HELP US HELP THE FLOOD VICTIMS

Every ringgit counts. There is an angel in all of us.
Your generosity can save lives.

Call us at 04-56784343

8. This advertisement is an appeal

A for people to be angels.
B to save lives.
C to donate.
(8 marks)
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Part 2
Questions 9-16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

THE ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS TODAY

As a nation, we are far from reaching the (0) collective understanding that all students
benefit from the opportunity to learn about and experience the arts. Study of the arts in its
many forms—whether as a stand-alone subject or integrated into the school curriculum— is
not viewed as an essential part of achieve (9) success in school, work and life. The study of
the arts is quietly disappearance (10) from our schools. In schools across the country,
opportunities for students to participate by (11) high-quality arts instruction and activities are
diminishing, the result of shifting priorities and budget cuts. Poor, inner-city and rural
schools bear a disproportionate share of the losses. Studies showing (12) children from low-
income families are less likely to be consistently involved in arts activities or instruction than
children from high-income families.
There are (13) clear evidence from empirical research that study of the arts
contributes to student achievement and success. It’s (14) multiple benefits are academic,
basic and comprehensive. What is less clear is where (15) to ensure that all students have the
opportunity to learn about and experience the arts in school. Despite convincing research and
strong public support, the arts remainder (16) on the margins of education, often the last to
be added and the first to be dropped in times of strained budgets and shifting priorities.
(8 marks)
0 a
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Part 3
Read the text below and answer questions 17-18

JIMMY BOYLE

James W. Boyle was born in Penang in 1922.

Jimmy Boyle, as he was more popularly known,
was of Eurasian descent and received his
education at St. Xavier’s Institution. Later, after
graduating from Raffles College in Singapore, he
returned to his alma mater as a teacher where he
taught English among other subjects.
He was a big name in the Malaysian
entertainment industry. A jazz musician and
composer of many well-known tunes, his most
recognisable work, called Putera Puteri is still
performed by local artistes today. Boyle was an
accomplished pianist, composer, and arranger. He
performed his music for radio and television. The
English Service of Radio Malaysia used to have regular programmes featuring the Jimmy
Boyle Trio. His proudest moment was said to be when the Malaysian flag, as we know it
today, was raised to one of his tunes, Kemegahan Negaraku. Among his other notable
compositions were Jauh Jauh, Rayuan Mesra, Bunga Negara, Gema Rembulan and Sungai
Pahang. He was conferred the Ahli Mangku Negara or Member of the Order of the
Defender of the Realm in 1968.
His music was not unknown outside Malaysia. He was hailed as composer and arranger
for the Classical Saxophone Quartet of Northwestern University as well as the Kansas
University Brass Ensemble. The British Broadcasting Corporation and Voice of America
both aired his music. International jazz musicians like Charles Lloyd and influential jazz
trombonist Jack Teagarden regarded him highly.
Jimmy Boyle has immortalised the soul and spirit of Malaysia and her people through
his music. He made a huge contribution to the arena of music in our country. He is
indeed one of our most precious musical gems. He passed away in May 1971.
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Questions 13–18
Complete the following table.
Choose no more than three words and /or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided.

Born in the year (17) __________

Received his secondary education at
on the island of
(19) _____________________________
(18) ____________________

Award conferred in 1968

Said to be his most
(21) __________________
recognisable composition
_______________________
(20) _____________________

Other famous compositions

(22) ___________________________________
(23) ___________________________________
(24) ___________________________________
(8 marks)
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Part 4
Read the travel brochure and answer questions 25–34.

PLACES TO VISIT IN
KUCHING, SARAWAK

Chinese History Museum

Inside the 100-year-old Chinese court building, the
museum gives visitors an introduction to the nine Chinese
communities that have settled in Sarawak. Exhibits include
ceramics, musical instruments, historic photographs and
dragon and lion dance costumes. It is open every day.

Sarawak Textile Museum

Located inside a building built in 1907, it has a wonderful collection
of traditional textiles such as pua kumbu and songket as well as
other items such as belts, hats, mats, baskets, bangles and
headdresses used by the various ethnic groups. There are also items
made from beads, silver and bark. The museum is open daily.

Cat Museum
There are hundreds of cat figurines in the museum. An interesting
collection that comes in all sizes; some as big as a buffalo while
others are small. Open daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Entrance is
free but a minimal fee will be charged for cameras.

Old Court House Complex

Built in the late 1800s, it is now officially called the
Sarawak Tourism Complex. Standing in front across the
road is the Brooke Memorial which was built in 1924 to
honour Charles Brook.

Old Chinatown
The heart of Old Chinatown is Jalan Carpenter. The road
stretches from Harmony Arch to Hong San Si Temple. There
are beautiful and colourful Chinese temples as well as colonial
era shop houses here. A big celebration is held every April
where there is a procession of floats and dragon and lion
dances.
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Questions 25-34.
Answer the questions below.
Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

25. The Chinese History Museum was previously a

.
(1 mark)

26. There are many exhibits in the museum which include ceramics, musical instruments
historic photographs, and costumes.
(1 mark)

27. An example of a Sarawakian textile is the

and songket. (1 mark)

28. The textiles and accessories were used by

in Sarawak (1 mark)

29. What is charged a minimal fee at the Cat Museum?

(1 mark)

30. The Cat Museum is open from daily.

(1 mark)

31. Currently, the is known as the Sarawak

Tourism Complex.
(1 mark)

32. In the month of April, there will be

and also a procession of floats, marking a big celebration in Old Chinatown.
(1 mark)

Questions 33 and 34
Complete the table below with a word from the text.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Meaning A Word from the Text

33. statues or dolls

34. something that happens everyday

(2marks)
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Part 5
Questions 35-40
You are going to read an article about a mobile phone game.
Six sentences have been removed from the following text. Choose from the sentences (A-H) to
fit each gap. (35-40). There are extra sentences which you do not need to use. For each question,
mark the correct answer (A - H) in the space provided.

Mobile Legends : Bang Bang is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game designed
for mobile phones. Two opposing teams fight to reach and destroy the enemy’s base while
defending their own base. 35. There are three paths known as the top lanes, middle
lanes and bottom lanes. These paths connect the bases of the battling teams.
36. They then follow any one of the three lanes to the opposite team’s base.
They attack any enemy including heroes, units and turrets that are in their way. An early wave
3 minions increase as game play moves along.
There are five players who control a character apiece in each team. 37. These
characters are all “heroes” and can be grouped into six different roles. 38. The game
initially had ten heroes upon its release by Moonton in 2016. It later grew to 70 by November
2018, and as of May 2020, 95 heroes are currently in the live server. Moonton regularly
collaborates with South East Asian countries to create new characters from their respective
histories or folklore to further increase the game’s appeal. 39.
Additionally, Mobile Legends : Bang Bang have different kind of arcade games, featuring
different gameplay mechanic respectively, such as; Survival in battle royale game mode, Chess-
TD in tower defence game mode and Magic Chess in an auto battler game mode. 40.
(6 marks)

It has become extremely popular in Southeast Asia and was among the games chosen for the
A. A
first medal event at the South East Asian Esports competition held in the Philipines last year.
Moonton has launched a new Middle Eastern hero, Khaleed, also known as the Desert
B. B
Scimitar.
C. C Players move on paths which they seek to control in order to win the game.
D. D They are Marksman, Assassin, Mage, Support, Fighter and Tank.
They have introduced champions such as Lapu Lapu from the Philippines, Minsitthar from
E. E
Myanmar, Kadita from Indonesia, and our own home-grown hero, Badang.
F. F Weaker computer-controlled characters, called "minions", spawn at respective team bases.
G. G You can choose your favorite heroes and build the perfect team with your comrades-in-arms!
H. H You can play using analogue or joystick controls.