MARCH TEST 2011 SMK DATO’ SHAHARDIN NAME : ..................................................

ENGLISH LANGUAGE (FORM 3) 71900 LABU FORM 3 ................................

SECTION A

1. WARNING : DO NOT FEED THE GIRAFFES

The notice above tells us
A to give food to the giraffes C not to give any food to the giraffes
B to bring food to the giraffes D not to bring outside food for the giraffes

2.
Based on the cartoon strip above, how did the father feel as soon as they reached
school
A Excited C Delighted
B Annoyed D Depressed
3.
Month Number of CDs
January

February

March

April
represents 2 CDs

The pictogram shows that Marliya bought the least number of CDs in
A January C March
B February D April

4.
AYESHA
CAFÈ

The sign tells us that the cafѐ is.......

A interesting
B expensive
C luxurious
THE BEST HANG-OUT IN TOWN D popular

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5.

The boy is being_______________ to his mother.

A impolite C courteous
B stubborn D thoughtful

6.
HOTEL GUESTS PEDAL FOR CHARITY

The hotel guests_______________ to collect donations.

A go on foot C drive cars
B ride bicycles D row boats

7.
To all English Language Society members,

There will be a meeting tomorrow at Kenanga Room at 3

p.m.sharp. Please bring along old newspapers and magazines for
our recycling project.

ELS President
The notice above reminds the students to
A be at the venue on time C buy newspapers and magazines
B sell recyclable materials D conduct their meeting on their own

8.
AIN’S REN-A-CAR

JULY PROMOTION
IT’S RM99.00 per day
FOR ALL ISMARA & VIRA MODELS
CALL NOW!
GPS AVAILABLE FOR RENT NOW!
E-MAIL : ains@ainsrentacar.com.my
TEL : 03-45532289 (MR AMIR)
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Based on the advertisement above, which of the following statements is true?

A Rental for all makes of car costs RM99

B The promotion is only for a month
C Those interested can call Ms Ain
D GPS is provided free of charge

9.
Diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity rates have climbed
despite constant health campaigns. This year, the Health
Ministry is geared to tacle the root problem : added sugar

From the extract above, we know that the main concern of the Health Ministry is

A to warn people about diabetes

B to encourage people to increase their sugar intake
C to persuade people to participate in health campaigns
D to discourage people from consuming excessive sugar

10.
Mr.Tan, you wouldn’t be
You’re absolutely right,
here if you had followed
doctor. I’m sorry
my advice.

From the cartoon strip, we know that the

A patient is reluctant to meet the doctor

B doctor is happy to see the patient
C doctor has never met the patient
D patient agrees with the doctor

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SECTION B: Questions 11 – 18 are based on the following text.

Dear Hwanhee,
I have just read your email. I apologise for not reading it earlier. I have not been online _____(11)
one whole week. Life in Form Three is really hectic. I have just finished and _____(12) my History project.
Not only that, I participated in a story telling competition and my teacher trained me _______(13) for two
weeks. However, I am glad she trained me ________(14) I won the competition. I walked away with RM
200 and a shopping voucher. I did not expect to win at all.
Now, I _______(15) ready for a break. Yes, I’d love to join you for the nature walk _______(16)
weekend. It would be wonderful to relax in ______(17) tranquil environment. It would be pleasant change
from the hustle and bustle of the city. I _______(18) forward to meeting you and the rest of the gang this
Saturday. See you in Belum Forest at 7.00 a.m.

Cydy Oo

11. A to C from 15. A were C are

B for D since B was D am

12. A hand C handed 16. A this C these

B hands D handing B that D those

13. A hard C harder 17. A the C a

B hardly D hardest B an

14. A or C and 18. A look C looked

B but D because B looks D looking

SECTION C : Choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined

Ismail : Teachers’ Day is just around the corner (19). I think we should get gifts for our teachers.

Guna : You are right. We must show our appreciation to our teachers.

Ismail : Have you any suggestions? I am lacking of (20) ideas.

Guna : How about getting them a brooch each? That will make up (21) for our mischief in class.

Ismail : Well, that’s a great idea.

19. around the corner 20. am lacking of 21. make up

A appearing A do not have enough A solve

B following B do not have any B lessen
C happening C have enough C reduce
D approaching D have many D compensate

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SECTION D : Questions 22 – 25 are based on the following notice

CLEANATHON 2011
The Parent-Teacher Association of SMK Cenderiang, Kuala Pilah is organising a
Cleanathon to raise funds for the school as part of its programmes to give a face-lift
to the school.
Date : 1st April 2011

Time : 8.00 a.m.

Venue : SMK Cenderiang, Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan

Those interested in participating in the Cleanathon can obtain the entry form from:
Encik Kamarulzaman (Secretary) or call him at 018-7666837
 Participants are reminded to collect their number tags at the time of
registration.
CLOSING DATE : 26 March 2011

FREE T-SHIRTS FOR THE FIRST 100 PARTICIPANTS!

22. Why is SMK Cenderiang organising Cleanathon 2011?

A To give away free T-shirts

B To raise funds for the school
C To inform the public about Cleanathon
D To remind participants to collect number tags

23. In order to participate in Cleanathon 2011, you should first

A send cash to the organiser

B register with the organiser
C get the entry form from the Secretary
D collect the number tag from the Secretary

24. Where will Cleanathon 2011 be held?

A SMK Cenderiang
B The organiser’s house
C Pendang Community Hall
D Parent-Teacher Association’s office

25. The word funds refers to

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A tags B forms C prizes D money

SECTION E : Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions

( eg. at, in, to, by, with, until, of, for, during, off )

My grandfather was born __________(26) 1900 in a small village in China. ________(27) the age of
fifteen he was sent __________(28) this country together _______ (29) his eldest brother
________(30) his parents. They worked as labourers _________(31) a few years __________(32)
which time they managed to save up enough money to buy themselves a piece of land. They managed
to clear the land.

They did most of the work __________(33) handtools as there were no machines to help them then.
They were always up at sunrise so that they could be in the field __________(34) six o’clock. They
often worked until sunset. Their hardwork paid _________(35) for later they were able to lead a
comfortable life. (10MARKS)

SECTION F : Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
Everybody has heard of the Scouts Association. You yourself might be a member of the Scouts
Association in your school. Do you know that you can learn a lot of things from scouting?

Scouting gives you opportunities to try new things.For example, through a camping activity
organised by your club, you get to learn about rare plants and animals. you also learn wilderness survival
skills such as how to build fires and shelters.

Scouting can help you to develop confidence and self-esteem. This in turn will promote a positive
role model to the people around you such as your family and friends. By having confidence and a strong
character, you will find that you have higher capability to accomplish your goals in life.

Through scouting, you will learn how to be a leader. Scouts are usually divided into patrols. Each
patrol works as ateam and sometimes complete against the other patrols. Not only scouts get to learn new
fascinating things and gain information, they will also learn basic leadership skills which will serve them
well throughout their lives.

Write a summary on the benefits of scouting.

Your summary must:

 not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below
 be in continuous writing (not note form)
 use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning
Begin your summary as follows :
There are many benefits one can obtain through scouting activities .

Prepared by: Verified by :

............................................... .............................................
(PN SUSILA PONNUSAMY)

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SMK DATO’ SHAHARDIN

71900 LABU
Marking Scheme English Language Form 3 / March Test 2011

SECTION A SECTION D

1. C 22. B
2. B
3. D 23. C
4. D
24. A
5. A
6. B 25. D
7. B
8. B SECTION E
9. D 26. in
10. D
27. At

SECTION B 28. to

11. B 29. with

12. C
30. by
13. A
14. D 31. for
15. D
16. A 32. during
17. C
33. with
18. A
34. by
SECTION C
35. off
19. D
20. B
21. D SECTION F : SUMMARY (CONTENT POINTS)

 learn and try out many things

 learn survival skills
 helps you to develop confidence
 develop self-esteem
 learn leadership skills
 which leads to character-building
 learn to work in a team
 experience will be useful throughout life

Prepared by:
Susila
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