ASMO Level 3 English 2018

DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
P
LEVEL 3 2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
Full Name: Class:
School Name： IC.

No:：
Rules and Regulations
(Please read these rules and regulation carefully)
1. Please fill in your FULL name correctly, IC No, school name, class and the date and time of contest clearly
in the spaces above. Those who do not fill in the required particulars will be disqualified automatically.
2. Do not open the question booklet until you are told to do so. You may only use 2B pencil when answering
the questions.
3. No calculators and any unauthorized electronic devices (including mobile phones) are allowed during the
contest.
4. Strict silence must be observed at all times in the examination hall and please be reminded that you MAY
NOT leave your seat without permission.
5. If you have any request or enquiry, please raise your hand and wait for an invigilator.
6. Only one candidate is allowed to leave the hall at a time. You are required to return to the hall within 10
minutes or else you will automatically be disqualified from the contest.
7. Each question in the contest have been verified by experienced trainers, thus no further explanation will be
given.
8. The time allowed for the paper is 75 minutes. You must stop writing when you are told to do so.
9. You MUST fill in your answer in the answer sheet provided in second page of the question booklet. You
will not be awarded marks for any answer written in the question booklet.
10. Please be reminded that this is a contest and not an examination, do not expect to answer all types of
questions.
11. Please tear off the answer sheet carefully and returned to invigilator along with contest paper.
Participant only can bring back the contest papers on next week.
12. Please be reminded that if the contestants can’t attend the contest, we don’t accept any replacement
contestants. If found any, the contestant will be disqualified automatically.
Scoring System
1. For Question 1- 60, 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
However, you will NOT be penalized for each incorrect answer.
2. The organizer reserves the right to disqualify the event of malpractice to differentiate between those
outstanding students.
3. Contestants or a team who are disqualified from the contest will be forfeited any right to re-sit this year.
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DIVISION
2018 ENGLISH CONTEST
P
LEVEL 3 (ANSWER SHEET)
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
1 11 21 31 41 51
2 12 22 32 42 52
3 13 23 33 43 53
4 14 24 34 44 54
5 15 25 35 45 55
6 16 26 36 46 56
7 17 27 37 47 57
8 18 28 38 48 58
9 19 29 39 49 59
10 20 30 40 50 60
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
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LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
A. Choose the best answer.
1. The doctors are operating the criminal __________ the police officers wanted to arrest.
A. who
B. whom
C. whose
D. which
2. The group of boys __________ making so much noise __________ had disturbed the
other customers in the restaurant.
A. were, that
B. was, which
C. was, where
D. were, which
3. The tiger hurt __________ during the hunt; __________ paw was bleeding.
A. it, its
B. itself, it
C. itself, its
D. itself, it’s
4. Mother: Come on, step forward. __________ broke the vase?

Joshua: I’m sorry. It was __________.
A. whom, me
B. who, me
C. who, I
D. whom, I
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ENGLISH CONTEST
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LEVEL 3
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(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
5. Randy tried so hard __________ up only to find out that it __________ a holiday.
A. woke, is
B. waking, was
C. woke, was
D. wake, is
6. __________ you not finished your dinner? We __________ leaving soon.

A. Are, are
B. Are, were
C. Have, are
D. Have, were
7. Mrs. Jones was delighted __________ her son had finally _________ home safely.
A. so, came
B. and, coming
C. because, come
D. as, comes
8. The __________ of ships __________ caught in a storm.

A. fleet, were
B. fleet, was
C. flock, was
D. collection, were
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
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LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
9. Mother: Have you __________ your milk?

Aaron: No, I __________.
A. drunk, have not
B. drank, had
C. drunk, did not
D. drank, had not
10. The kids are __________ excited when new year __________; we would shop for some
new __________ to replace the old ones.
A. specially, is coming, furnitures
B. especially, came, furniture
C. especially, comes, furniture
D. specially, come, furnitures
11. Please ensure that you __________ your assignment within two __________ time.
A. pass up, weeks
B. pass in, week
C. hand in, weeks’
D. hand up, week’s
12. __________ he does his work as __________ as lightning, the outcome of his work is
rather unacceptable.
A. Therefore, faster
B. Because, quickly
C. Even, fastest
D. Although, fast
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
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LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
13. Hi, may I know __________ are you looking for?

A. whom
B. who
C. which
D. how
14. He __________ the artist __________ spat at the fans during the concert last week.
A. is, whom
B. is, who
C. was, who
D. was, whom
15. I have to admit that it was __________ who __________ the door ajar.
A. me, leaves
B. me, left
C. I, leave
D. I, left
16. They were __________ in repairing the ship in the middle of the sea by themselves, so
they had to let it __________.
A. helpful, sank
B. helpless, sank
C. helpless, sink
D. helping, sink
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ENGLISH CONTEST
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LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
17. You __________ have hired a painter; painting the whole house by yourself will
__________ you easily especially when you’re not used to it.
A. would, wear
B. will, tyre
C. should, tire
D. shall, worn
18. I am not used to __________ good bye; so I __________ a farewell letter to him instead.
A. saying, left
B. say, left
C. say, leave
D. saying, leave
19. My father __________ in the __________ building over there.

A. is working, 7 storeys
B. works, 7-storey
C. worked, 7th storey
D. work, 7 storey
20. Everyone in the office __________ startled when one of the staffs said “There
__________ someone with a gun at the door!”
A. were, was
B. is, were
C. are, is
D. was, is
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
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LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
21. “Please prepare __________ for the examination next week”, said the teacher to the
students in the class.
A. you
B. your
C. yourself
D. yourselves
22. The bystanders mourned for the __________ boy.

A. drown
B. drowning
C. drowns
D. drowned
23. If you have __________ this path, you shall __________ for the consequences yourself.
A. chose, bar
B. choose, bare
C. chose, bear
D. chosen, bear
24. My parents bought these books __________ me during their last vacation.
A. with
B. to
C. of
D. for
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(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
25. This gift is for the special guest. The __________ over there are for us.
A. one
B. ones
C. one’s
D. ones’
26. Please stop adding salt to the wound.

A. Isn’t it painful?
B. I don’t have salt in my hands.
C. Should I use sugar instead?
D. Alright, I’m sorry.
27. Please accept my sincerest condolence to you.

A. Thank you for your kindness.
B. I’m sorry.
C. I understand.
D. I feel the same too.
28. Please send my warmest regards to your parents.

A. Do it yourself.
B. I will do that, thank you.
C. They will welcome you.
D. I will send it before it gets cold.
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
P
LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
29. I am so grateful for your kind gesture.

A. Don’t be.
B. You’re always welcome.
C. Thank you.
D. You know you owe me one.
30. I am pleased to meet you.

A. So am I.
B. I knew you would.
C. You should be.
D. You’re welcome.
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
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LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
B. Choose the best answer based on the statement.
Inspired by the TV show ‘The Backyardigans’, Alyssa Carson made her decision since the
age of 3 to be on the first human mission to Mars around 2033. She is now an American
trainee astronaut and public speaker. In 2013, she was the first person to complete the
NASA Passport Program by going to all 14 NASA Visitor Centres in the USA.
Adopted from Wikipedia.
31. Which of the statements below is TRUE?

A. Alyssa Carson was the first person to go to Mars in 2013.
B. She is now a certified astronaut.
C. Alyssa Carson went to Mars at the age of 3.
D. The first human mission to Mars will only be initiated around 2033.
The dominant purpose of recycling is not just to conserve the depleting natural resources
on earth but a more dreadful one — to reduce waste products in landfills. Approximately
2.12 billion tons of waste is produced yearly. Imagine how much land is needed to bury all
the waste if we do not recycle? If the recycling mission failed, earth will soon run out of
land for us to live on, or rather we will live amongst the rubbish.

A. We will soon live amongst the rubbish.
B. Earth has no more land for humans to live on.
C. Recycling is important to both earth and human.
D. The only reason to recycle is to reduce waste products in landfills.
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
P
LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
Technological advancement is a remarkable pride for human race. It is meant to aid us in

solving problems or accomplishing difficult tasks. However, it if was highly relied on, it will
only invite more adverse effects than we can imagine. It is feared that human will become
less capable with their innate abilities when they started depending on technology so much
in their daily chores. If you are still not convinced, try to read out your house telephone
number without using your smart phone.
33. Which of the statements below is FALSE?

A. We use technology to accomplish difficult tasks.
B. Human is incapable of solving problems.
C. Using technology extensively might give us more drawbacks.
D. Human is proud of our technological advancement.
Did you know that your handwriting can actually tell a lot of about your character? It may
not be obvious to the writer especially one is immersively focused on the content when
writing. However, in the reader’s eyes, we could tell whether or not the writer emphasises
on the cleanliness, tidiness, uniformity or even aesthetics which gives us an impression of
the writer’s overall character. So now you know why teachers emphasise so much on your
handwriting decency — they want a better character in you.

A. People write ugly handwriting when they are too focused.
B. Decent handwriting can make you smarter.
C. Reader can tell if the writer is hygienic or not.
D. People with better character are likely to produce decent handwriting.
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
P
LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
Tommy could hear the siren blaring from a distance, he looked at the rear mirror and saw
an ambulance threading through the traffic congestion. He suspected that there could be an
accident ahead which explained the sluggish traffic. As a concerned and responsible citizen,
he gave way to the ambulance knowing that someone’s life could be at stake.

A. The accident victim was already in the ambulance.
B. Tommy was stuck in traffic congestion.
C. Tommy suspected that the accident was before where he was.
D. The other drivers were being inconsiderate.
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
P
LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
C. Cloze test
It was (36) first time Samuel went into the kitchen. He was excited because he wanted to
surprise his parents by preparing a (37) meal
(38) them as a celebration for his parents’ wedding anniversary. This was not his idea
alone —his sister, Sandra agreed on this too.
Sandra decided to prepare something simple — rib-eye steak as their parents love eating
beef. She was quite certain that her (39) skill was more than enough to prepare that
(40) .
Although there (41) ample of time left, they started as soon as they (42) .
They prepared the ingredients Samuel bought as instructed by his sister. Sandra had to take the
lead as she knew Samuel (43) nothing about food except (44) . However, as Sandra was
examining the ingredients, she was intrigued by a missing ingredient.
“Sam, where is the beef?” asked Sandra calmly.
“What beef? Didn’t we (45) to prepare steak?” replied Sam.
36. A. their
B. the
C. a
D. an
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
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LEVEL 3
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(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
37. A. scrumptious
B. sumptuous
C. expensive
D. grand
38. A. to
B. for
C. from
D. by
39. A. culinary
B. cutting
C. chopping
D. baking
40. A. flawless
B. flawful
C. flawlessly
D. flawed
41. A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were
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LEVEL 3
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(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
42. A. can
B. could
C. should
D. wanted
43. A. know
B. knows
C. knew
D. knowing
44. A. eat
B. eats
C. ate
D. eating
45. A. agree
B. agrees
C. agreed
D. agreeing
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
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LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
D. Find the answer that has the closest meaning to the underlined word or
phrase in the sentence given.
46. John was feeling unwell after playing in the rain yesterday.
A. ill-mannered
B. under the weather
C. exhausted
D. feeling lethargic
47. Did you come across my notebook I left in your living room yesterday?
A. step on
B. see
C. take
D. keep
48. My father gets very furious every time his car breaks down.
A. shatters
B. jerks
C. malfunctions
D. stops
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
P
LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
49. He was shocked to know that his examination results were above par.
A. the best
B. better than expected
C. worse than expected
D. unacceptable
50. Please be above board about your problem, otherwise I cannot help you.
A. honest
B. serious
C. confident
D. reliant
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
P
LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
E. Choose the best answer
51. Bryan showed no __________ although he was punished by the principal several times.
A. gratitude
B. remorse
C. satisfaction
D. happiness
52. He is such a/an __________ person — he never feels discouraged despite facing failure.
A. optimistic
B. pessimistic
C. elegant
D. boisterous
53. No one likes that man over that; he is a/an __________ businessman.
A. hospitable
B. unscrupulous
C. sadistic
D. merciful
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
P
LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
54. Although my teacher is lenient; she could not tolerate to __________. She said it is such
a theft.
A. misbehaviour
B. procrastination
C. plagiarism
D. violation
55. Please write properly, your handwriting is almost __________.

A. illegible
B. illegal
C. edible
D. delectable
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
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LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
F. Choose the best description to the sentence given.
56. I was all in after the marathon.

A. I tried my best in the marathon race.
B. I was tired when the marathon was over.
C. I gave my best effort during the race.
D. I was still energetic after the marathon.
57. I couldn’t finish my homework because I was helping my mother run an errand.
A. My homework was completed because my mother helped me.
B. My homework was left incomplete because I was helping my mother.
C. My homework was left incomplete because I was chasing my mother.
D. I helped my mother running, so I couldn’t finish my homework.
58. You’re grounded for a week!

A. You’re punished for a week!
B. You have to clean the floor for a week!
C. You’re not allowed to go out for a week!
D. You have to stay at the ground floor for a week!
DIVISION
ENGLISH CONTEST
P
LEVEL 3
2018
(YEAR 7, 8 & 9)
G. Choose the best idiom or proverb for the situation given.
59. After all effort of saving the patient, he is finally safe. If he was sent to the hospital any
later, he might not survive.
A. A trouble shared is a trouble halved
B. A stitch in time saves nine
C. Alive and kicking
D. Against all odds
60. No one is surprised when the boastful man was robbed; he always tells everyone how
wealthy he is.
A. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
B. A thorn in his flesh.
C. A contented mind is a continual feast.
D. A big tree attracts the woodman’s axe.

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DIVISION

Full Name: Class:

School Name： IC.

A. Choose the best answer.

4. Mother: Come on, step forward. __________ broke the vase?

6. __________ you not finished your dinner? We __________ leaving soon.

8. The __________ of ships __________ caught in a storm.

9. Mother: Have you __________ your milk?

13. Hi, may I know __________ are you looking for?

19. My father __________ in the __________ building over there.

22. The bystanders mourned for the __________ boy.

26. Please stop adding salt to the wound.

27. Please accept my sincerest condolence to you.

28. Please send my warmest regards to your parents.

29. I am so grateful for your kind gesture.

30. I am pleased to meet you.

B. Choose the best answer based on the statement.

31. Which of the statements below is TRUE?

32. Which of the statements below is TRUE?

Technological advancement is a remarkable pride for human race. It is meant to aid us in

33. Which of the statements below is FALSE?

34. Which of the statements below is TRUE?

35. Which of the statements below is TRUE?

“Sam, where is the beef?” asked Sandra calmly.

“What beef? Didn’t we (45) to prepare steak?” replied Sam.

E. Choose the best answer

55. Please write properly, your handwriting is almost __________.

F. Choose the best description to the sentence given.

56. I was all in after the marathon.

58. You’re grounded for a week!

G. Choose the best idiom or proverb for the situation given.

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