SJK (C) PAI TEIK, NIBONG TEBAL

YEAR 6 - PKSR 1 - 2016

ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Paper 1 – Comprehension)
(Time : 1 hour 15 minutes)

Name : ____________________________ Date : _______________

Class : ____________________________ Marks : _______________

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1. This paper consists of two sections : Section A and Section B.

2. You are required to answer all questions in both sections.
3. Each question in Section A is followed by four options : A, B, C and D.
For each question, choose only one answer.

SECTION A (20 marks)

Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.

1. __________ author is __________ person who writes __________ books.

A An, the, the C The, -, a

B An, a, - D A, a, -

2. __________ is the baby sleeping ?

A Who B Where C Which D What

3. Mother poured __________ oil into the pan.

A much B many C a few D a little

4. Are you going __________ for your holiday ?

A here C everywhere
B nowhere D anywhere

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5. Which sum is __________, the first or the second one ?

A more difficult C much difficult

B difficult D most difficult

Choose the most suitable proverb.

6. Do not worry or complain about something that you cannot change. As the
saying goes, __________

A it’s no use crying over spilt milk.

B cut your coat according to your cloth.
C actions speak louder than words.
D a stitch in time saves nine.

Choose the best answer for each blank.

Mr and Mrs Wong usually spend their evenings playing chess. Sometimes

their daughter, Emily joins ____(7)____ . She too ____(8)____ the game very

much. Mr and Mrs Wong can play chess for ____(9)____ hours without stopping.

7. A they B those C them D their

8. A enjoy B enjoying C enjoys D enjoyed

9. A a few B a many C a little D a much

Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

10. Mr Thomas is too sick to attend the meeting today.

A well B ill C busy D good

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Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

11. A There are roses, orchids and lilies in my neighbours garden.

B There are roses, orchids, and lilies in my neighbour’s garden.
C There are roses, orchids and lilies in my neighbour’s garden.
D There are roses orchids and lilies in my neighbour’s garden.

Look at the picture and choose the best answer.

Puan Mariam has bought some groceries in a shop. She is paying the

____(12)____ at the counter. Her ____(13)____ is standing next to her. Some

shoppers ____(14)____ queuing behind her. They are waiting for their turn to pay

____(15)____ their groceries.

12. A teller B manager C salesman D cashier

13. A son B pupil C daughter D nephew

14. A is B was C are D were

15. A for B off C out D up

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Read the letter below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

69, Jalan Bandar,

43170 Parit Buntar,
Perak Darul Ridzuan.

15 April 2016

Dear Susan,

I received your letter yesterday. I’m excited that you will be visiting us next
month. I had tidied my room.
We last met about a year ago and I’m sure you have grown a lot by now. I am
thinner than before. I had chickenpox last month and I couldn’t eat much. That was
why I lost some weight.
I can’t wait to see all of you again. I love Uncle Freddy’s stories and Aunt
Betty’s fried noodles. Remember to bring your teddy bear with you. The last time
when you came to stay with us, you couldn’t sleep without it !
We will be at the railway station to meet you and your parents on that day.
Dad is throwing a small party in the evening to welcome all of you. He is inviting
some of the neighbours and it’ll be a lot of fun.
That’s all for now. Lots of love from us to you.

Yours,
Alice

16. Who are Uncle Freddy and Aunt Betty ?

A Susan’s parents. C Alice’s neighbours.

B Alice’s parents. D Susan’s uncle and aunt.

17. What happened to Alice in March ?

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 A She met Susan. C She had no food to eat.
B She grew a lot. D She was sick.

18. What is Alice looking forward to ?

A Losing more weight. C Having Susan’s teddy bear.

B Telling her uncle stories. D Her aunt’s cooking.

19. Why did Susan find it difficult to sleep the last time she visited Alice ?

A The fan was not working.

B She forgot to bring her teddy bear.
C The weather was very hot.
D Alice kept talking to her through the night.

20. From the letter, we know that __________

A Alice is thinner than Susan.

B Susan will travel to Parit Buntar by train.
C Susan and her parents will be in Parit Buntar in April.
D Susan’s father is having a party to welcome Alice and her parents.

SECTION B (30 marks)

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Question 21

Based on the given pictures, give the correct answers in full sentences. Write your
answers in the spaces provided.

(a) Answer :

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(2marks)

(b) Answer :

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(2marks)

(c) Answer :

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(2marks)
Read the story below and answer the questions that follow.

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 Sounding a little surprised, Mr Lim greeted Puan Asmah.
“Good morning, Puan Asmah. You’re early today. Usually, you’re never here
before 8.00 a.m.”
“Good morning, Mr Lim. Yes, I’m early. I’ve got a lot of cooking to do today.
My husband is inviting his manager home for lunch. I need to be home as soon as
possible to help my maid,” explained Puan Asmah.
After paying Mr Lim for the prawns and crabs, Puan Asmah walked off
hurriedly. Suddenly, she heard someone calling out to her. It was Mr Lim running
towards her. He held out a purse to her. “This must be yours, Puan Asmah. You
must have left it on the table while trying to arrange the things you bought in your
basket.”
“Oh, thank you very much, Mr Lim. I’m sorry I made you run all the way to
return it to me.”
“You’re welcome, Puan Asmah. Have a nice day.”

Question 22

Tick ( ) the correct answer.

(a) Puan Asmah bought __________

prawns and crabs.

fish and meat.

cuttlefish and cockles. (1 mark)

(b) Mr Lim is most probably a __________

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 fisherman.

fishmonger.

greengrocer. (1 mark)

Write your answers in the spaces provided.

(c) At what time would Mr Lim usually see Puan Asmah ?

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(2 marks)

(d) Where do you think Puan Asmah went after getting back her purse from
Mr Lim ? Why ?

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(2 marks)

(e) Is Mr Lim an honest man ? Why ?

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(2 marks)

Read the notice below and answer the questions that follow.

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Question 23

Tick ( ) the correct answer.

(a) If Wan Lee can’t sleep at night, has no desire for food and is inattentive in
class, she is probably suffering from __________

lack of exercise.

poor and unbalanced diet.

physical and emotional stress. (1 mark)

(b) Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B. An example is

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 given below.

List A List B

can help to overcome mental

Children who are stressed
and emotional stress.

Eating snacks before lunch

is a form of exercise.
or dinner

Talking to parents and

pay little attention in class.
teachers

Playing football and

is an unhealthy habit.
basketball

(3 marks)

Write your answers in the spaces provided.

(c) What are some of the exercises you can do every day to stay fit ?

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(2 marks)

(d) Explain why you are advised to eat less cakes and chocolates.

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(2 marks)

Study the poster and read the dialogue below. Answer the questions that follow.

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Ahmad : Hey, Subra, did you read the poster about the PJ
Half-Marathon run for cancer patients ?
Subra : Yes, I did. Are you thinking of taking part ?
Ahmad : Actually, I’m quite keen but the entry fee is a little too much
for me.
Subra : You must be joking ! Your father owns a supermarket and you’re
complaining about paying RM40.00.
Kee Beng : Why don’t all of us take part in it ? Perhaps I can persuade my
grandfather to join.
Subra : How old is he ?
Kee Beng : Oh, he’s 65 but he’s very fit.
Ahmad : Let’s all persuade our fathers and grandfathers to join in the
run and make it a family outing on that day.
Questions 24 and 25

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Tick ( ) the correct answer.

24. (a) If Kee Beng’s grandfather were to register for the PJ Half-
Marathon,
he would have to pay __________

RM20.00.

RM30.00.

RM40.00. (1 mark)

(b) Those who are interested should __________

make a donation in cash.

submit their entry forms and cash payment.

get the entry forms from the Daily Sun office.

(1 mark)

25. (a)

“You must be joking !”

Why do you think Subra said this to Ahmad ?

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(2 marks)

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 (b) Ahmad has a 10-year-old brother who wants to join in the run.
Suggest the attire he should wear for the run.

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(2 marks)

(c) Why do you think people take part in marathons ? Give reasons to
support your answer.

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(2 marks)

Prepared by :- Checked by :- Verified by :-

(SALINDER SINGH) (CHOO THIEW SIAM) (KEE LANG KOK)

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