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1 HOUR

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1. This question paper consists of 2 Sections.

2. Answer all questions.
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Part 4

Read the text below and answer questions 25 to 34.

Worst floods In Malaysia

From 15 December 2014 to 3 January 2015, Malaysia experienced its worst floods. The states of
Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang were the worst hit. These states suffer from floods on an annual
basis however, the strong winds and exceptionally heavy rains during that period made the floods
even worst.
The 2014 -2015 floods have been referred to as the worst flooding in over 30 years. About 21
people lost their lives and more than 200 000 were affected by the floods, where there had to leave
their homes. Around 100 tourists were stranded in Taman Negara. They were rescued using a boat
and helicopter and transferred to a flood relief centre.
The state of Kelantan recorded the most evacuees at 24 765 people. The train services along
the East Coast route were distrupted on 18 December. By 23 December, most rivers in the states of
Pahang, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Perak had reach dangerous level. In Sabah, about 30 villages were
affected when the water level in Padas River rose to 9.26 metres above the danger level. On 29
December, several villagers located in the upper Baram River, Sarawak were hit by floods.
By 2 January 2015, floodwaters receded and the number of evacuees in Pahang, Perak,
Kelantan and Terengganu reduced. However, the number of evacuees increased as floodwaters rose in
Kota Belud, Sabah.
As of 28 December 2014, 340 schools throughout the country were either converted to flood
relief centres of affected by the flood waters. As a result, all primary and secondary schools in the
country started the new year of schooling one week later than usual. This was done so the schools met
the cleanliness and safety standards for the children. Universities of Kelantan and Terengganu were
also affected and students had to leave the universities. The universities also had to conduct their
examination later.
As a result of floods, there were a shortage of food supply and clean water. There was
distruption in electricity supply and people faced difficulty in carrying out their banking needs. Some
flood victims survived on donated items while others relied on a supply of bread, rice, eggs, and
canned sardines at the relief centres.
Prices of some essential items such as bottled water, candle, sardines cans and petrol rose
sharply due to demand. Even fee charged for boat rides to get across the Pahang River increased.
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Question 25 – 34
Answer the questions below.
Choose no more than five words and/or number from the next for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in your answer sheet.

25. When did Malaysia experience its worst floods?

From______________________________________

26. Which states were worst hit by the floods?

__________________________________________________________________________________

27. How were the tourists stranded in Taman Negara rescued?

__________________________________________________________________________________

28. How many villagers suffered when the water level in Padas River rose above the danger level?
__________________________________________________________________________________

29. Which area was hit by floods on 29 December?

The ________________ area.

30. Students studying in universities in Kelantan and Terengganu had to ______________________

at a later date because their universities were affected by the floods.

31. There was a shortage of _____________________________, disruption of electricity supply and

difficulty to do banking during the floods.

32. Flood victims received food through donations and ___________________________.

Questions 33 and 34
Complete the table below with a word from the text.
Meaning Word
33. trapped
34. changed

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Part 5

Questions 35 - 40
You are going to read a report on a visit to orphanage home.
Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A-H) to fit
each gap (35-40). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. For each
question, mark the correct answer (A-H) on your answer sheet.

Paintball
Paintball is a game where a player uses a paintball gun to shoot plastic balls full of coloured paint.
When the ball hits the target, it will break and leave a paint stain. If the paint hits a player from an
opposing team, then he is out of the game. (35)___ . However, playing the game is a lot of fun.
Indoor paintball fields are smaller than outdoor paintball fields. (36)___. The bunkers in
outdoor fields are either wooded structures or trees.
(37)___. When you play in an indoor field, you can play mor games because each game is
shorter. Since the field is smaller, you are likely to get short faster and be out of the game early. There
aren’t many places to hide when you play in a small field because it can get crowded.
In and outdoor field, the game lasts longer. (38)___. More people can play in one game
because the field is large. Outdoor fields offer a variety of playing landscapes too. Some of these
fields are based on different themes.
When you play in an outdoor field, you have to run carrying a lot of gear. You may have to
run around the field for a longer time too depending on your ability to avoid being hit. (39)___. A
large field with so many players can cause confusion. With so many players running around the field,
you may accidentally shoot a teammate.
Paintball is an active sport. (40)____. Playing paintball improves strength because your legs,
arms, and core muscles get a good workout.

A You can buy as many paint balls as you want

B Sometimes, you may get hit by friendly fire.
C Players can run around dodging the paint balls freely.
D the bunkers indoor fields are inflatable ones.
E An indoor field is more challenging than a large one.
F Getting hit by a ball of paint at high speed is painful.
G You have to do a lot of sprinting, crawling, dodging, or jumping behind structures to hide.
H Indoor paintball games are faster than outdoor games.

-Soalan Tamat-

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