PAPER 023, PEMAHAMAN

SECTION B (READING COMPREHENSION)

SET 1
Question 21
Based on the given pictures, give the correct answers in full sentences.
Write your answers in the space provided.

Do you need more

a sand?
Answer:

[2 marks]

b
Answer:

It’s about
their habitat. [2 marks]

c
Answer:

Thank
you, sir.
[2 marks]

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Question 22
Study the notice below and answer the questions that follow.

JOY DAY-CARE CENTRE

Health care
d
Our services
services provide
Transportation to and from the centre
Two meals a day
upon request!*
Assistance with schoolwork
*The child will be sent home after
Trained caretakers for children aged 3 to 6
visiting the doctor. Additional
charges apply
Operating hours
Mondays to Fridays: 6.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Address: 588, Jalan Delima, Taman
Saturdays: 7.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Darly Setia, Batu Pahat
Closed on Sundays and public holidays Call: 09-5786777 (Office),
012-4559877 (Ms Ang)

Write True or False in the space provided.

(a) The centre will not be open on Chinese New Year.

[1 mark]

(b) The transportation is from the school to the centre only.

[1 mark]

Write your answer in the space provided.

(c) Who should a parent call if no one is picking up the office phone?

[2 marks]
(d) State two things primary schoolchildren will get every day in Joy Day-Care
Centre.
(i) [1 mark]
(ii) [1 mark]

(e) Your parents want to place your younger sibling at Joy Day-Care Centre. Do you
TS agree with them? Give your reason.
HO

[2 marks]

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Question 23
Read the details of the ice creams below. Then, answer the questions that follow.
Write your answer in the space provided.

CREAMY PUMPKIN BANANA NUT CHIP HONEY VANILLA

• Sold at Station One • Sold at Tasty Cafe • Sold at Azahar’s Kitchen

• Home-made • Imported from New • Home-made
• Pumpkin, white sugar, Zealand • Milk, vanilla beans, egg
salt, ginger, cinnamon, • Banana, lemon juice, yolks, brown sugar,
nutmeg, cream, and vanilla extract, white honey, and salt
vanilla wafers sugar, toasted walnuts, • Single scoop: RM6.00
• Single scoop: RM6.30 and chocolate • Double scoop: RM7.00
• Double scoop: RM7.40 • Single scoop: RM15.00
• Double scoop: RM17.00

Tick (✓) the correct answer.

(a) If you want to try ice cream from another country, which one should you get?
Honey Vanilla
Creamy Pumpkin
Banana Nut Chip
[1 mark]

(b) Which ice cream uses the most ingredients?

Honey Vanilla
Creamy Pumpkin
Banana Nut Chip
[1 mark]

(c) Match the phrase in List A to the phrase in List B. One has been done for you.

List A List B
Creamy Pumpkin is sold expensive of all three ice creams.
A double scoop of ice cream costs more than a single scoop.
Banana Nut Chip is the most at Station One.
Honey Vanilla uses egg yolks and brown sugar in its recipe.
[2 marks]

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(d) If you want more value for your money, would you choose a single scoop of ice
TS cream over a double scoop? Why?
HO

[2 marks]
(e) Vivash and his grandmother want to share an ice cream. He dislikes nuts and
TS she dislikes eggs. Which is the most suitable ice cream for them? Give your
HO
reason.
Ice cream:
Reason:

[2 marks]

Questions 24 and 25
Study the chart and the dialogue given. Then, answer the questions that follow.

2019 KEDAH OPEN

Junior Under-12 (Male) Badminton Championship
Stadium Midas
GROUP A
Faris
Faris
Garry
X
Kai Sing
Ganesh
Ganesh

Z
GROUP B
Zak
Sim Hin
Sim Hin
Y
Junid
Hong Piow
Hong Piow

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Mr Imran : How are the boys feeling?
Captain : We’re feeling confident as we qualified for the semi-finals.
Mr Imran : That’s good. Who will be our opponent?
Captain : The next player we have to face will be either Sim Hin or Hong Piow.
Mr Imran : Sim Hin and Hong Piow do not play as well as Faris does.
Captain : I’ve noticed that too. I hope Faris does not become overconfident though.
Mr Imran : I will be back at two o’clock. See you soon.

Question 24
Tick (✓) the correct answer.

(a) Based on the chart, players will be competing at the semi-finals.

three
four
eight
[1 mark]

(b) lost to Ganesh at the first round.

Zak
Junid
Kai Sing
[1 mark]

Question 25
Write your answer in the space provided.

(a) Based on the schedule, list two players from Group A who have lost.
(i) [1 mark]
(ii) [1 mark]
(b) What do you think is Mr Imran’s prediction as to who the winner will be? Why?
Mr Imran’s prediction: [1 mark]
Reason: [1 mark]

(c)
I hope Faris does not become overconfident though.
TS
HO

Do you agree? Give your reason.

[2 marks]

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 SET 2
Question 21
Based on the given pictures, give the correct answers in full sentences.
Write your answers in the space provided.

a Hello. I’m
Geeta.
Answer:

[2 marks]

Which juice do
b
you want?
Answer:

[2 marks]

What are you

c doing, Melur?
Answer:

[2 marks]

Question 22
Read the dialogue below and answer the questions that follow.

Lynette : Hi, Banu! I’m surprised to run into you here.

Banu : Hello, Lynette. So am I. What are you doing here?
Lynette : I’m here to make a report. My house was robbed while I was out last
night. Why are you here?
Banu : That’s terrible! I’m here because my car was stolen while I was attending
a wedding dinner yesterday.

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 Lynette : That’s awful. How did you get home?
Banu : Thankfully, one of my friends who attended the wedding dinner lives in
my neighbourhood, so he sent me home. My brother drove me here just
now. What was taken from your house?
Lynette : My television set, my laptop and all my expensive jewellery. I really hope
the people who robbed my house and stole your car will be caught and
punished.
Banu : I hope so, too. It’s my turn to go to the counter now. I’ll talk to you later,
Lynette.
Lynette : All right. Wait for me after you’ve finished. I’ll give you a lift home.

Tick (✓) the correct answer.

(a) Lynette and Banu want to … (b) What was among the items taken
from Lynette’s house?
attend a wedding A walkie-talkie
make a police report A microwave oven
beat up some criminals Expensive jewellery
[1 mark] [1 mark]

Write your answers in the space provided.

(c) “I’m surprised to run into you here.”

What did Lynette mean when she said that?

[2 marks]
(d) Why does Lynette hope that the people who robbed her house and stole Banu’s
car will be caught and punished?

[2 marks]
(e) Where do you think Lynette and Banu are? Explain your answer.
TS
HO

[2 marks]

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Question 23
Study the flyer below and answer the questions that follow.

MISSING PERSON
Name: Cammy Tong Sin Yean
Age: 10 years old
Height: 110 cm
Weight: 38 kg
Features:
Short black hair
Birthmark on right arm

Last seen at Perdana Mall, Kuantan,

on 18 February, wearing a yellow blouse
and a brown skirt.

If you have seen her, please contact Inspector Mohd. Aris at 012-6194445
or report immediately to Central Police Station, Kuantan.

Tick (✓) the correct answer.

(a) The missing person is …

a boy
110 cm tall
9 years old
[1 mark]

(b) If someone has seen Cammy, they should …

ask for her address
call Inspector Mohd. Aris
send her home immediately
[1 mark]

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(c) Match the phrase in List A to the suitable phrase in List B.
List A List B
Cammy is a little girl.
Cammy was last seen in a shopping complex.
Cammy went missing 10 years old.
Cammy is on 18 February.
[2 marks]
Write your answers in the space provided.

(d) State two features that Cammy has.

[2 marks]
(e) Why does the notice state what Cammy was wearing when she was last seen?
TS
HO

[2 marks]

Questions 24 and 25
Study the menu below and answer the questions that follow.

Back Lane Café

Item Price (RM)
Nasi lemak 2.80 SUNDAY SPECIAL:
Biryani rice 5.00 RM5.00 PER SET

Fried rice 4.80 Breakfast:

2 slices of toast
Fried noodles 4.50 2 sausages
Noodle soup 4.50 1 cup of coffee (with milk)

Chicken sandwich 2.50 Tea Break:

1 slice of butter cake
Sardine sandwich 2.80 1 apple/strawberry tart
Coffee 1.60 1 cup of tea (with sugar)

Tea 1.60

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Tick (✓) the correct answer.

24 (a) The cheapest food item is …

nasi lemak
biryani rice
a chicken sandwich
[1 mark]

(b) The Sunday Special will cost …

RM4.00 per set
RM5.00 per set
RM6.00 per set
[1 mark]

Write your answers in the space provided.

25 (a) If Arunes is going to take the tea break set, will she be able to get both the
apple tart and the strawberry tart? Why?

[2 marks]
(b) If Julio chooses a cup of coffee and a sardine sandwich, how much would
he have to pay? Explain your answer.

[2 marks]
(c) Back Lane Café would like to attract more customers with children. Suggest
HO
TS two food items children generally like that Back Lane Café can add to its
menu.

[2 marks]

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 SET 3
Question 21
Based on the given pictures, give the correct answers in full sentences.
Write your answers in the space provided.
May I have your
a order, please?
Answer:

[2 marks]

b
It’s heavy.
Answer:

[2 marks]

c
I can cycle,
Dad! Answer:

[2 marks]

Question 22
Read the story below and answer the questions that follow.

There are three new colourful parrots in the National Zoo. The parrots are brothers.
Their names are Huey, Dewey and Louie. They can perform a variety of stunts. Many
people visit the parrots’ arena to watch their performances. Their performances take
place three times a day. The parrots perform every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
and Sunday.
Huey, Dewey and Louie work well with the zoo’s bird keepers, Arul and Francis.

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 Arul and Francis take very good care of the parrots. They give the parrots fresh, high
quality food to eat every day. They also groom the parrots every week. The parrots
are allowed to fly around the zoo freely without any chains tied to their feet. Every
night, the parrots sleep in a large cage that has no doors. The parrots are special
because they have been trained not to fly out of the zoo.
During the holidays, the number of visitors to the zoo increases. The parrots’
performances are one of the most popular ones in the zoo. Every child who watches
the performances loves Huey, Dewey and Louie.

Tick (✓) the correct answer.

(a) The parrots perform in …

a cage
an arena
a stadium
[1 mark]

(b) How many times do the parrots perform in a week?

4 times
12 times
20 times
[1 mark]

Write your answers in the space provided.

(c)
Arul and Francis take very good care of the parrots.

Give two examples to show that the parrots are taken good care of.

[2 marks]
(d) Why are the parrots special?

[2 marks]
(e) Why are there more visitors to the zoo during the holidays?
TS
HO

[2 marks]

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Question 23
Read the notice below and answer the questions that follow.

Seaview Condominiums

Attention: All residents

Subject: Rules at the swimming pool area

Residents must
» show their Resident Card before entering the pool area
» be accompanied by a parent or a guardian if they are below 12 years
old
» leave all footwear outside the pool
» shower before entering the pool
» wear proper swimming attire in the pool
» return all towels borrowed from the lounge after using them

Residents must not

» bring in pets
» run around the pool area
» bring in food or drinks

Your cooperation is much appreciated.

The Management
Seaview Condominiums

Tick (✓) the correct answer.

(a) The notice is for …

visitors to Seaview Condominiums
residents of Seaview Condominiums
employees of Seaview Condominiums
[1 mark]

(b) Allen is 5 years old. When he goes to the pool area, he has to bring a …
friend
parent
classmate
[1 mark]

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(c) Match each phrase in List A to two suitable phrases in List B.
List A List B
wear proper swimming attire in the pool.
The residents must
wear any footwear in the pool.
bring pets to the pool area.
The residents must not
take a shower before swimming.
[2 marks]
Write your answers in the space provided.

(d) List two things that the residents are not allowed to bring into the pool area.

[2 marks]
(e) Why is running around the pool area not allowed?
TS
HO

[2 marks]

Questions 24 and 25
Study the TV programme schedule and answer the questions that follow.

CHANNEL 2 TV PROGRAMME (Saturday, 16 April)

Time Programme Time Programme
8.00 a.m. Morning Exercises with 3.15 p.m. Tarian Johor bersama
Ramu and Azahar Izwan Salleh
8.30 a.m. The Morning News 4.15 p.m. NSS FIFA Kick-off
9.00 a.m. Kate and the 5 V-Boys (Live telecast from France)
10.00 a.m. Madam Su’s Asian Menu 6.00 p.m. News in English
10.15 a.m. Buletin Nasional 7.00 p.m. Kelly’s Family
11.00 a.m. Music Music! (Episode 12)
12.00 a.m. 12 O’clock News 8.30 p.m. Today’s Crime Story –
12.30 p.m. Today’s Documentary – The Drug Lord
Treasures in Our Jungle 10.00 p.m. World News Report
1.30 p.m. Today’s Chinese Movie – 10.30 p.m. Saturday Movie – Hero or
The Lost Panda Hiro

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Tick (✓) the correct answer.

24 (a) Who hosts the cooking show?

Madam Su
Madam Looi
Madam Kwan
[1 mark]

(b) Kieran and his sister Rubina look forward to the cartoon at …
8.30 a.m.
9.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m.
[1 mark]

Write your answers in the space provided.

25 (a) When would old melodies be playing on Channel 2? Which programme

would they be in?

[2 marks]
(b) Malik arrives home from work at 5.45 p.m. Which is the earliest news
programme on Channel 2 that he can tune in to? What time would that be?

[2 marks]
(c) Suggest a type of TV programme Channel 2 should add to its list. Give your
HO
TS reason.

[2 marks]

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