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Part 1
Question 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.

SELAT MUTIARA BEACH

This beach is dangerous for bathing at all times.

Manager

1. The manager is
A. warning the public.
B. bathing at the beach.
C. closing the beach to the public.

Dear Nurin,
I know you fell that your new school is far from home. You’ll miss your family and
friends. However, you mentioned that your school is well known for it’s excellent academic
performance. It means that you’ll get a good education and do well in your studies. This is a
wonderful opportunity for you, Nurin. If I’m given a place in such a school, I’d be over the
moon.

2. Ungku is
A. giving permission to Nurin.
B. feeling sympathy for Nurin.
C. giving encouragement to Nurin.

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ARIF

Aiman, thanks for looking after my

house and taking my dog for a walk. I’ll be back
tomorrow and as a special treat, I’ll take you to my
favourite restaurant for dinner.

3. Arif
A. likes to go out for a walk.
B. works in a restaurant.
C. has a pet.

MIDEA’S
Grand SALE is back!

10-19 August

50% Discount on home furnishings

4. The items on sale would probably include

A. jackets.
B. knives.
C. carpets.

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Molly’s Corner
 Fish and Chips RM10.00
 Grilled fish and potatoes RM15.00
 Chicken/Beef Pizza RM12.00
 Avocado and spinach salad RM9.00
 Roast chicken RM14.00
 Mushroom soup RM4.00

5. When we go to Molly’s Corner, we can eat

A. fast food.
B. western food.
C. junk food.

Jerantut: Two brothers, who were out on their usual afternoon of fun
and games, stumbled upon three plastic bags containing money worth
RM4000.00 yesterday.

The brothers found the bags in an abandoned hut near their

parents’ fruit orchard. They opened the bags out of curiosity and were
shocked to see the huge amount of money. They then immediately ran
home to inform their parents.

6. Based on the newspaper report, we know that the boys are

A. kind.
B. honest.
C. reliable.

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Useful Tips You Should Follow

 Take along sufficient water and
light snacks
 Wear loose long – sleeved clothes
 Wear sturdy footwear
 Start early and finish before dark

7. The tips given are suitable for people who are going
A. jungle-trekking.
B. Skateboarding.
C. scuba-diving.

To: zul@yesmail.com

From: zaid@yesmail.com

Subject: Pulau Perahu

Hi Zul,

Recently, my family and I made a holiday trip to Pulau Perahu. It was a wonderful trip and we
enjoyed ourselves very much. The water is crystal clear and the island is unspoilt. We even fed the
hornbills which came out in droves in the evening.

Our only disappointment was the unsightly dumping ground we encountered during our tour around
the island. The stench from the rubbish was unbearable.

I’ve emailed the relevant authorities about it. I hope they will find and alternative site to do a proper
landfill, away from the tourist belt.

Zaid

8. Zaid was unhappy with Pulau Perahu because of the

A. noisy hornbills.
B. crystal clear water.
C. unpleasant smell of rubbish.

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Part 2
Question 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.

In search of Magical City

Once, there was a man who found his life very boring. One day, he decided to leave (0) her
hometown. He wanted to look for the Magical City where everything (9) were supposed to
be different, new and exciting. He had heard amazing stories about the city and wanted to
see the city for himself.
The man set (10) of on his journey. Later in the evening, he found himself in a
forest. He (11) decides to spend the night there. Before he (12) lie down to sleep under a
tree, he took off his sandals. Then, he carefully placed (13) us so that they pointed in the
direction towards where he was going.
However, while he was fast asleep, a boy came (14) at and played a trick on him.
The boy turned his sandals around and left quickly. When the man woke up in the morning,
he (15) slipping his feet into the sandals and continued walking.
After a few days, he came to a town which he thought was the Magical City. It was
not like (16) which he had imagined it. It looked just like his own hometown. The man was
greatly disappointed. He had made the journey for nothing.

(8 marks)

0 his

9 ____________________________________________

10 ____________________________________________

11 ____________________________________________

12 ____________________________________________

13 ____________________________________________

14 ____________________________________________

15 ____________________________________________

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Part 3
Read the conversation below and answer questions 17 to 24.

Ainul Zahidah, how do you normally spend your free time?

Zahidah Normally, I would chat online with my friends. Then, I would watch music
videos on YouTube. There are just so many interesting music videos from
local and international singers. I just love watching them!
Ainul Would you mind telling me who your favourite singer is?

Zahidah I like Areef. Have you heard of him before?

Ainul Yes, I believe so. What do you like about him?

Zahidah He is very young yet he plays the guitar very well. Many young singer can
only sing song and dance, but Areef can write his own songs as well. Isn’t he
talented?
Ainul What do you do over the weekend? Do you watch music videos too?

Zahidah Ha! Ha! I’m glad you asked. Well, I would usually help my mum to do the
chores. I would do the laundry for the whole family and vacuum the living
room.
Ainul Do you have any pets?

Zahidah Yes, I do. I love cats very much, so my mum bought me a Persian kitten. I
call it Mango and it is now one year old.
Ainul What about your ambition? What do you want to be when you grow up?

Zahidah In the future, I want to become a veterinarian as I love animals. Or I could

work as a zoologist. I can learn more about animals and their behaviour!
Ainul In three words, how would you describe yourself?

Zahidah Friendly, jovial and determined!

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Question 17 – 24
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 on your answer sheet.

Personal Details about Zahidah

17. ________________________________
Favourite pastime
 watch music videos

Favourite singer 18. ________________________________

19. ________________________________
Weekend chores
 vacuum the living room

20. ________________________________
Ambitions
21. ________________________________

22. ________________________________

Character 23. ________________________________

24. ________________________________
(8 marks)

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Part 4
Read the text and answer questions 25 to 34

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ESSAY-WRITING COMPETITION
Organised by the English Language Society
SMA Hira’ Shah Alam
In conjunction with our National Day celebrations, our school is organising an essay-
writing competition.
Objectives:
(a) To encourage students to write in English.
(b) To provide an avenue for pupils to express their love for their country.
This competition is open to all secondary school students in Melaka. There will be 3
categories:
(a) Category 1 (Forms 1 to 3)
(b) Category 2 (Forms 4 and 5)
(c) Category 3 (Form 6)
Rules:
 Each students can submit more than one entry.
 All essays must be written in the English language.
 Essays must be typewritten with double spacing on A4-sized paper.
 Plagiarism is not allowed. Quotes with unacknowledged sources will automatically
be disqualified.
 Essays must be original and should have not been published elsewhere.

Our panel of judges, which consists of distinguished national writers, will decide on the
winners of the competition. Their decision is final.

Prizes for the competition are attractive. Our sponsors, Al-Ikhsan Sportswear and Tarbiah
Sentap Sdn Bhd, have agreed to present the following prizes for these categories:

Category 1: RM50 + Al-Ikhsan Sportswear + RM50 book coupon

Category 2: RM100 + Al-Ikhsan Sportswear + RM100 book coupon
Category 3: RM150 + Al-Ikhsan Sportswear + RM200 book coupon

Entries must be submitted by 7th August 2019. All entries received after this date will not
be accepted.
Please send your entries to:
The Evaluation Committee of the Essay-Writing Competition,
Sekolah Menengah Agama Hira',
Jalan Asahan 26/27,
Taman Bukit Saga, Seksyen 26,
40400 Shah Alam,
Question 25-32
Answer the questions below.
Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
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For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

25. The essay-writing competition is being held to celebrate the __________________ event.
(1 mark)
26. Who can be part in the competition?
___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
27. One of the purpose of the competition is to encourage students to ___________________
(1 mark)
28. ______________________________ will be allowed for each student.
(1 mark)
29. What will happen if contestants quote from unacknowledged sources?
___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
30. The panel of the judges is made up of _________________________________________
(1 mark)
31. Al-Ikhsan Sportswear and Tarbiah Sentap Sdn Bhd are the ________________________
of the writing competition.
(1 mark)
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32. Entries sent after 7 August will _____________________________________________
(1 mark)

Question 33 and 34
Complete the table below with a word from the poster.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided.

Meaning Word

33. appealing ___________________________________(1 mark)

34. stealing other people’s work ___________________________________(1 mark)

(10 marks)

Part 5

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Question 35 – 40
You are going to read a speech about ways to relieve stress.
Six sentences have been removed from the story. 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 (35 – 40).

Good morning, Puan Ummi, our school principal, teachers and fellow students. Thank you
for giving me this opportunity to deliver a speech today. In conjunction with Health Week, I
would like to talk to you on ways to relieve stress.

It is common knowledge that stress is part and parcel of life. It affects almost
everyone, from the elderly to young children. Stress in our body’s way of telling us that
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something has upset our normal state. . It can be difficult. The more stressed
you are, the worse life seems to be. For teenagers, stress is mainly caused by problems faced
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at school. . We should therefore take steps to reduce stress.
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Firstly, it is important to stop and relax. . Taking a 15 – 20 minute break
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will certainly help you destress. . Walk, jog or do whatever exercise you feel
comfortable with. Regular physical activity has been found to release tension, increase
oxygen supply to the brain and promote good health.
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. This vitamin is important as it helps our immune system to function
well. To relieve stress, you should take vitamin C tablets daily. You should also eat food that
is rich in vitamin C.

Managing your time well can help you deal with stress. You must have a good time
management when you have to juggle many projects. Always ensure you have enough time
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to complete your tasks. You should have good sleep habits. . Take a warm
shower before bedtime to help you relax.

We will surely face stress in our lives. At times, stress is not harmful as it may
motivate us to succeed, but it can also affect us negatively. These steps will help you manage
stress. I hope you will adopt them into your daily routine. You will feel healthier, happier and
more energetic to face life’s challenges.

Thank you.

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A. These can be in the form of friendship, studies or money

B. It is not easy to cope with stress.
C. Taking multivitamin tablets can help you relieve stress.
D. Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce stress.
E. Stress is known to increase the need for vitamin C.
F. You must get enough rest in the daytime.
G. Take some time off from the cause of your stress.
H. Make sure you sleep and wake up at about the same time each day.

(6 marks)

Kertas Soalan Tamat

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