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There are forty-five questions in ths test. For each question, choose the most appropriate answer. Indicate your answer on the separate answer sheet given Read the instructions on the answer sheet carefull. Attempt all questions. ‘This question paper consists of 18 printed pages and 2 blank pages. © Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia 2016 MUET 2016 - 8003/1 [Turn over *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the testis over. CONFIDENTIAL* Scanned with CamScannerCONFIDENTIAL* 2 Questions 1 107 are based on the following passage. 1 The number of divorces in Malaysia has more than doubled in just eight years from 2004. In 2012, a whopping 56760 divorces were recorded, which is ‘equivalent to a marriage breaking down every 10 minutes. 2 According to the Statistics Department, the number of Muslim couples getting divorced rose by 2.3 times from 20 916 in 2004 to 47 740 in 2012. The number of non-Muslim marriages, however, broke down at a slightly higher rate from 3291 divorces in 2004, increasing by 2.7 times to 9020 cases in 2012. ‘While couples are increasingly spliting up, the number of marriages, however, is also going up. ‘Number of Marriages and Divorces in Malaysia 2004 - 2012 250 000 2479 ams 967s “SS 200 000 $025 195891 16992 se6ern S187 150 000. 2004 2005-2006” 2007-2008 2009-2010 ~—«2011~—«2012 mariage == Divorce (Adapted from Syariah Judiciary Department Malaysia (JKSM)) 3 ‘The syarie and family lawyers The Malay Mail Online interviewed recently 10 said that the rising divorce rate is due to women becoming more financially independent. “With the rat race, better education, economic independence, influence of multimedia and the women having access to legal advice, and better understanding of the laws, they know their rights and they are not as tolerant as the last generation was,” said syarie lawyer Rafie Mohd Shafie. He said that 15 based on his observation, marriages generally last between five and 10 years before breaking down. 4 Family lawyer Honey Tan similarly said women are now more aware of their rights, but pointed out that the law still discriminates against women as they generally end up with a lesser share, especially homemakers, when matrimonial 20 assets are divided during a civil divorce. Tan added that although the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 takes into account the non-monetary contributions of women who quit their jobs to look after their children, their husband will always receive a greater share of matrimonial assets in a divorce. “The ability of men to ear income is still valued more than the ability of women 25, to look after the home and the family, especially the children,” said the lawyer. MUET 2016 - 800/3/5 *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the test is over. CONFIDENTIAL* Scanned with CamScannerCONFIDENTIAL" 3 5 Datuk Dr. Shamsul Amri Baharuddin, an anthropologist from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, said that the stress of modem life in the city is one of the factors behind the rising divorce rate. “Financial instability will cause a lot of problems.” he said. 30 6 Another university lecturer trained in anthropology, Dr. Julian Hopkins, observed that a rising divorce rate in general is linked to industrialisation, Pointing to women’s increased financial independence and greater social acceptance of divorce. “Over the second half of the 20th century, there is correlation between more women being in the labour force and more divorces,” 35 Hopkins said, (Adapted from hip://vwv:themalaymaitontine.com, March 3, 2014) 1 _ The percentage increase in the number of non-Muslims getting divoreed between 2004 and 2012 was lower than that of Muslim couples. A “True B False © Not stated 2 Generally there is an upward trend in the number of marriages over the cight year period. A Te B False © Not stated 3 More women than men filed for divorce over the eight year period. A True B False C Not stated 4. Greater social acceptance of divorce is the main reason for the increase in divorce cases, A True B False C_ Not stated 5 Rafi pointed out that rising cost of living has resulted in more divorce cases. A Tre B False © Notstated MUET 2016 - 800/31 [Turn over *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the testis over. CONFIDENTIAL* Scanned with CamScannerCONFIDENTIAL* 4 6 Inadivorce, the women get a bigger share ofthe couple's assets for taking eare ofthe children. A Tre B False © Notstated 7 According to Dr. Julian Hopkins, the increase in the number of working women corresponds with the increase in the number of divorces. A Tre B False C Notstated MUET 2016 - 800/313 *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the test is over. CONFIDENTIAL* Scanned with CamScannerCONFIDENTIAL* 5 Questions 8 10 14 are based on the following passage. Preventing memory loss 1 No matter what your age, itis not too late to take steps to prevent memory loss. A good place to start is with the strategies for improving your memory. Research shows that the following strategies may help preserve your memory. 2 Exercise. Physical fitness and mental fitness go together. People who get regular vigorous exercise also tend to stay mentally sharp in their 70s and 80s, 5 There are several ways in which exercise might benefit your memory. First of all, it is good for the lungs, and people whose memories and mental acuity Femain strong in old age characteristically have good lung function. Second, exercise helps reduce the risk for diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and stroke ~ illnesses that can lead to memory loss, And finally, animal research 10 hhas shown that exercise increases the level of neurotrophins, substances that nourish brain cells and help protect them against damage from stroke and other injuries, 3 Keep learning. Experts think that advanced education may help keep memory strong by getting people into the habit of being mentally active. 15 Regardless of your level of education, you, too, can be an active, lifelong learner, Some people continue their education with adult education classes or advanced degrees even in late adulthood. But efforts do not have to be so ambitious to be beneficial. Reading regularly, keeping up with current affairs, leaning a new hobby, and playing challenging games all exercise your mind. 20 4 Don’t smoke, Studies show that smokers do not remember people's names and faces as well as non-smokers do. No one knows whether smoking directly impairs memory or is merely associated with memory loss because it causes illnesses such as stroke and hypertension that contribute to memory loss. Smoking can interfere with memory in other ways, too. For one thing, it 25 damages the lungs, and good lung function is one of the characteristics of people whose memories stay strong in old age. In addition, smoking constricts the blood vessels to the brain, depriving it of oxygen and possibly harming neurons. 5 Maintain a healthy diet. A healthful diet rich in fruits and vegetables as well as healthy fats from fish, nuts, and whole grains is vital in maintaining the 30 health not just of your body but for your brain as well. Avoid excess calories to maintain a normal weight; this lowers your risk for illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension, which can impair your memory. 6 Get a good night’s sleep. Sleep is essential for memory consolidation as well as overall health. Although people vary widely in their individual sleep 35 needs, research suggests that six to eight hours of sleep a night is ideal. Perhaps even more important than the amount of sleep is the quality of sleep. People \with breathing problems during sleep, such as obstructive sleep apnea, can sleep for 10 hours per night but never feel refteshed in the morning, (Adapted from hitp:/Avw zalth.harvard.edu, 2000-2014) MUET 2016 800/3/3 [Turn over *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the testis over. CONFIDENTIAL* Scanned with CamScanner