Read carefully and find the most suitable answer for each question. Some answers may not be stated directly. Practice J EE) EE) Read the TV guide featuring the upcoming programmes for three channels. Answer questions 1.10 4 based on the TV guide featuring the upcoming programmes for three channels (A to C). Which TV channel 1 has a game show? 2 has a Chinese film? 3 has a programme for young children? 4 is suitable for sports fans? A. Pearl TV B. First TV Channel Channel 2.00 p.m. Tale of | 5.30 p.m. K-pop the Dragon Mix Tells the story of a | Watch the latest boy who becomes _ | music videos from a powerful warrior. | South Korea. (Mandarin, BM/ English subtitles} | 6.00 p.m. News in English 5.30 p.m. Comedy Hour: Laugh till | 7.00 p.m. Spin the You Drop Wheel Watch contestants 6.30 p.m. Hunter: _| challenge each other A Police Drama —_| to win amazing prizes. 7.30 p.m. LIVE - Malaysia Cup 2020 | 8.30 p.m. Back Watch the first semi- | to Nature: The final match today! —_| Fastest Animal in the World - The Cheetah C. TV Era Baru Channel 7.00 p.m, What’s Cooking? Learn to bake a cake with Chef Lim. 8.00 p.m. Cartoon: Thomas and Jenny 10.00 p.m. Late Night Film: William the King Tells the story of a young soldier who became king in 1029 CE.Read three leaflets about what the restaurants offer: Answer questions 1 to 4 based on the leaflets about what the restaurants offer (A. to C). Which restaurant 1 closes ona weekday? — 2 serves both local and international cuisine? ——- 3 opens past midnight? at 4 is suitable for nature lovers? ‘A. Fusion Café B. Aseana Coffee | C. Benny’s House Restaurant + An elegant restaurant which | * Opens daily except |* Opens 24 hours overlooks a on Wednesdays daily beautiful garden Serves your Serves traditional Serves breakfast favourite home- Malay food during the cooked food weekend Hawker stall Watch out for specials available Enjoy our daily our monthly every Sunday buffet featuring promotions! tasty local and Free dessert if you Western food! Private rooms spend a minimum available for big | of RM200 in a All kids and senior} groups single bill citizens get 20% _ off for food! Opens from 6 p.m. }* Ample parking [ ) i ample ~ enough or more to 10.30 p.m. available than enough Opens from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m, and from 6 pam, to 10 pm,Read three advertisements about popular teen magazines. Answer questions 1 to 4 based on the advertisements about popular teen magazines (A to C). Which magazine 1 offers a gift to subscribers? 2 has 12 issues per year? 3 offers online content? 4 is academically oriented? ‘A. Sports Today st Teens C. Entertainment Blues * Monthly * Quarterly publication publication + Weekly publication * Features the latest | * Features * Features the latest news, opinions, downloadable film and TV analyses, scores revision guides series, reviews and and standings on a rankings variety of sports | * Features many quizzes and + Features interviews + Features puzzles with top artists and interviews celebrities with famous * Available at all sportspeople 7-Eleven and * Covers the top Family Mart songs on the * Covers the latest branches Billboard Charts sports tournaments and competitions + Receive a free T-shirt upon * Article of the subscription Month: ‘How to Avoid Sports- Related Injuries’ * Available at all bookshops and newsagentsLael Read three notices about apartments for rent. Answer questions 1 to 4 based on the notices about apartments for rent (A to C). Which apartment 1 is closest to the shops? se 2. has no bedroom furniture? — 3 is suitable for health-conscious individuals? —— 4 is suitable for someone who wants to live alone? A . Looking for B. New Apartment | C. Special for a Female for Rent at Seri University Housemate Vienna Students * Single room * Two-bedroomed —_| * Studio apartment at RM300 per apartment; only month (excluding the bed frames, * Double bed, utilities) washing machine, | study table, dryer and fridge chair, wardrobe, + Free use of are provided washing machine apartment facilities and refrigerator (gym, tennis court, | * Only a three- provided swimming pool) minute walk to the nearby university | * Nearby public * Only 10 minutes and shops transport; the by car to the university is one nearest shopping | * Two assigned stop away mall, university parking spots on and hospital the basement level |* Only RM600 per month * Only the shared * No animals areas of the allowed + Available: January apartment are onwards furnishedthing or beit to be more than a collection of parts (sa = not connected with spiritual or religious matters ‘experiential - based on involving experience {something or immersion - the state of yeing completely involved in Read three excerpts from different college prospectuses. Answer questions 1 to 4 based on the excerpts from different college Prospectuses (A to C). Which college 1 aims to train graduates to create a fair society? 2 allows students to do overseas internships? 3. provides opportunities to do research? 4 allows walk-in applicants? + The college was designed to provide a platform for young individuals to learn through shared experience and be empowered to make a positive difference. available + If an applicant is unable to submit the application form online, he/ she should come to the college with the required documents. fa. Adlantio Calleon [R WeaLake al ‘A. Atlantic College | B. West Lake College + Our mission is to nurture holistic, socially responsible and continuously employable professionals. The college uses a one-of-a-kind academic model that focuses on the employability skills of the students, which includes: Personality Enhancement Programme (PEP) Y Social Immersion Project (SIP) v Corporate Mentorship ¥ International Internships ———___. C. St Paul’s College * Our vision is to create a secular, just and democratic society. Social Work Diploma: This two-year course has two parts— the International Baccalaureate academic curriculum, and a parallel co-curricular programme of experiential learning that focuses on key aspects of peace, social justice and a sustainable future. Easy online application process Shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview. a]Read three announcements about Father's Day events. Answer questions 1 to 4 based on the announcements about Father's Day events (A to C). Which event 1 is held in the afternoon? 2 hasacelebrity appearance? 3 is suitable for families? 4 is suitable for holidaymakers? (A. Karaoke Contest Date: 21 June 2020 Time: 9 a.m. to ll am. Venue: Alam Damai Community Hall Genre: Sentimental Song Duration: Max. 10 minutes for each song Participants: Father and son/daughter Prizes: Trophies, cash vouchers and a holiday package for two to The Maldives re B. Cooking Contest Date: 21 June 2020 Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Venue: Alam Damai Community Hall Menu: Two Asian dishes Participants: One father, one mother and a maximum of two children in each team Judge: Chef Wang from Hong Kong Prizes: Trophies and autographed recipe books by Chef Wang C. Modelling Competition Date: 21 June 2020 Time: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Venue: Alam Damai Community Hall Theme: Nature Participants: Fathers only Prizes: Trophies and food hampersplight — a difficult and sad situation Quad) If you are interested in helping out the needy, here are a few examples of charity organizations. https://loanstreet.com.my/ learning-centre/7-malaysian- charity-organisations-to- volunteer-at Read an email from a university lecturer. Answer questions 1 10 5 based on the email. To: undergrad.mailinglist@uni.edu.my From: williamsa@uni.edu.my Subject: Volunteer Work Dear Students, We are hosting the ‘Make A Difference’ Roadshow at the Putra Mall Exhibition Centre and we are looking for people who can volunteer their time, skills and expertise to make a difference to those in need. Would you be interested in joining hundreds of your peers to help improve the lives of poor and needy families in Malaysia? Not many people are aware of the plight of the underprivileged and as a volunteer, you can inspire others to make a difference. After all, every bit of assistance given, no matter how big or small, counts. We look forward to working together with you to heighten public consciousness of this issue. As an undergraduate of this university, this is an opportunity for you to participate in one of our life-changing projects. Many of our volunteers have been inspired to do even more volunteer work. Some have even started their own projects or become social workers. These remarkable individuals have gone the extra mile to bring hope to the poor and help people in need—impacting their own lives in the process. The roadshow will be held at the Putra Mall Exhibition Centre from 18 to 30 April. There will be three shifts per day: a morni shift (8 a.m.-I2 p.m), an afternoon shift (12 p.m.—5 p.m.) and an evening shift (5 p.m.-10 p.m.). On weekdays, there will be 15 volunteers per shift and on weekends we will need 20 volunteers per shift. If you are willing to participate, all you need to do is click here to fill in the registration form. Be sure to state your preferred shift and provide all of the required information. Each volunteer will receive a meal allowance of RM20 per day. Should you require any other information, kindly contact my secretary to determine a day and time that suits you for an informal meeting at my office this month. We will do our best to address all your queries. | will do my best to be available, though I will be attending meetings at certain times of the day. Also, | won't be available this weekend as I will be away for a seminar.‘Thank you for your attention. I hope that you will be inspired to join our roadshow and contribute to this valuable cause. Kind regards, William Sa Lecturer Head of the Social Sciences Department illiam sent the email because he wants to A. ask undergraduates to help him identify suitable volunteers for his project B_ make an announcement to inform undergraduates about his roadshow C find undergraduates who are interested in becoming volunteers 2. The aim of the roadshow is to A. help improve the lives of those in need B raise awareness about the poor and the needy C provide an opportunity for undergraduates to utilize their skills 3. William says that his projects are life-changing because A. the volunteers and those in need benefit in the process B the volunteers are always inspired to help more people in need C the volunteers use their experience to develop successful careers 4 The purpose of the RM20 meal allowance is to ‘A enable the volunteers to buy food B_ emphasize the importance of volunteer work C encourage undergraduates to become volunteers 5 William says that he can meet the undergraduates A. before he leaves for an event B only oncertain days of the week C atatime when he is not attending meetings Read an email from a programme director. Answer questions 1 0 5 based on the email. To: student.mai linglist@uni.edu.my Qwebiink) From: sani@uni.edu.my ject: Bes a bhttps://www.goabroad.com/ Subject: Be an Exchange Student artiles/study ebposd/best- study-abroad-programs Have you ever considered being an exchange student? If so, you should participate in our Global Student Exchange Programme. ‘This programme provides intercultural learning opportunities to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of differentBEYOND theTEXT Have you ever considered studying abroad? Which country would you visit? It's c big world out ther, it ‘would be a shame not to experience it, Jo Andrews UEEEE Students who have studied abroad found that they have a better understanding of their own cultural values and biases, They also feel more self- confident and mature. cultures and ethnicities in order to promote global harmony. There are more than 100 destinations for you to choose from. Every year, we send more than 100 exchange students abroad for a semester or a year. While abroad, students will study in local universities or colleges, learn a new language and find ways to Connect with students from other cultures and backgrounds. The skills that you pick up while studying abroad can be taken home and used over a lifetime. When you are there, you will be assigned a host family to live with in order to gain further opportunities to enjoy foreign traditions and culture. There will be plenty of time for you to deepen your insight into other perspectives and cultural values. Being away for some time and living in a completely different environment will teach you many things. You might find that your perspective may change in ways you never could have imagined. After all, you will gain a new measure of independence, a greater appreciation for your family and friends back at home, as well as a wider perspective. Additionally, if you are interested in padding your résumé and developing a network of professional connections, you will find that having foreign friends comes in handy in the workforce. Many students from our programme have used these connections to secure a job overseas. Ultimately, interacting with others in a new country helps to develop your communication skills—a quality that many employers care about. If you are interested in joining our exchange programme, you must submit proof of household income in the form of your parents’ salary statements or bank statements in addition to your application. You also. need to obtain strong grades and engage actively in co-curricular activities. Lastly, you should also approach one of your teachers to provide a letter of recommendation for you. If you are worried about your financial status, don’t worry—you can speak to our staff. We are committed to helping you achieve your dream of going abroad regardless of your financial situation. For high achievers who have financial difficulties, there are several scholarships that you may apply for. We want to pave the way for as many students as possible to broaden their horizons by studying abroad and experiencing another culture first-hand. So what are you waiting for? Come and make arrangements to meet us. We will try our very best to provide you with all the information that you need. Kind regards, Sani Meor Ahmad Director of the Global Student change ProgrammeSani is inviting the students to A help him find students to join the programme B_ apply to study overseas via the programme C promote harmony on a global scale vs ‘The main objective of the Global Student Exchange Programme is to A_ enable students to experience foreign cultures in person B provide students with the opportunity to learn from a host family C develop students’ knowledge, skills and understanding of foreign cultures 3 While the students are abroad, they will A. develop their communication skills by talking to the locals there B_ be expected to navigate the foreign environment independently C beable to secure a foreign job placement 4 The purpose of the request for proof of household income is to A. prove how important the exchange programme is to the university B encourage students from wealthier families to join the programme C check that the students can afford foreign living expenses 5 Students who are interested but have financial difficulties can A apply fora scholarship B_ get financial aid from the staff C > make an appointment to see Sani Read a letter from a friend. Answer questions 1 10 5 based on the letter. 101, Jalan Delima, Taman Bintang Emas, Cheras, 43200 Selangor. 18 October 2020 Dear Halina, How are you doing? I am sorry it has taken me this long to write to you. | still have the letter that you sent to me in August. I hope that this letter finds you in the best of health, I wanted to write back to you last month, but 1 was down with dengue for a while. Don’t worry though—I have fully recovered and I hope that I never get that disease ever again.integral - being an essential part of something Qiwebiing) bhttpsi//www.thebalancecareers. com/top-10-skills-for-fashion- interns-3969605 Tam now staying at my aunt’s house in Cheras as [have just signed up for a fashion designing course which will commence next month, Itis a six-month course and it will be held in Suria University College. I am wondering if you would like to join me in this course, I recall you telling me that you have always wanted to enrol in a fashion designing course. Well, this is a golden opportunity as the course fee is highly affordable. The usual fee is about RM5,000, but Suria University College is only charging 50 per cent of this fee in conjunction with their 10th anniversary celebration. We should both benefit greatly from this once-in-a-lifetime offer. Think of this as @ great opportunity to turn your passion into a rewarding career in future! I am sure that you are aware that fashion is now an integral part of our modern lifestyle, There is a huge demand for fashion designers, You have always had a good sense of fashion since our school days, so 1 am sure that you will make a great fashion designer. Armed with a professional qualification, you will have a competitive advantage when it comes to securing a job as a fashion designer. Although this is a short course, Suria University College offers a 100 per cent work placement guarantee. This means that you will not have to worry about finding a job after completing this course. Suria University College has job offers available for their fashion design graduates as they work closely with a few local fashion houses in an effort to promote interest in the field of fashion design in Malaysia, {look forward to you joining me on this exciting new venture. 1 hope to hear from you soon, Your friend, Sasilega 1 Sasilega sent.the letter because A_ she wanted to inform Halina that she was sick B- she has not written to Halin: fora long time C_ it was her turn to reply to Halina’s letter s staying at her aunt's house because held ata nearby university B_ her aunt is sponsoring her course fee she wants to live near her friends 3 Sasilega says that joining the cours : Se is in: opportunity because 2 once-in A. the course is only six months long B there is currently 450 per cent enro © they can finally pursue their ¢ designers ment discount : Teams of becoming fashion4 Sasilega thinks that Halina should join this course because A’ she has an excellent fashion sense B there isa high demand for fashion designers nowadays C it provides a competitive advantage to a: we Suria University College partners with local fashion houses to A_ fulfil its work placement guarantee B_ promote fashion design as a viable career C give its graduates a competitive advantage Read a letter from a cousin. Answer questions 1 to 5 based on the letter. ring fashion designers 85, Jalan Anggerik, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang. 3 July 2020 Dear Pei Ru, How have you been doing? I hope that Aunt Nicole has recovered from her fever. It has been a month since I transferred to my new boarding school and as promised, I will tell you all about it. 1 am happy to tell you that I like this school. The classes and dormitories here are spacious and comfortable. The library is huge and it contains a Jot of my favourite manga. I expected only encyclopedias and those thick boring novels. The science laboratories here are awesome too. They are all very well equipped and clean. This school also has amazing sports facilities such as a swimming pool, a horse riding track and an archery range. I have even joined the archery club and I have a lot of fun there. On the other hand, there are some drawbacks too. This school implements a strict timetable. Discipline is a priority and we are required to be punctual for all our classes and activities. Failing to do so results in severe punishment such as washing the toilets or picking up litter from the massive school field. There are also very strict rules pertaining to our uniforms, behaviour and cleanliness, When I first arrived, 1 found myself struggling to cope with so many rules and rituals. I felt like I was living in a prison! It took about two weeks for me to adapt to the rules and 1 am still trying my best to abide by all of them, It has been quite frustrating, but I understand that the rules are there for our benefit. “ manga ~ a Japanese form of comic strip (e.g. One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, etc.) Personal discipline, when It becomes a way of life in our Personal, family, and career lives. wll enable us to do some incredible things. Zig ZiglarT believe that life at this school will be interesting and enjoyable. Thave made many new friends here and they are very helpful. If You are interested in Ieaming more about my new school, I can meet up with you on a weekend. I come home every weekend but I will begin my archery training every Saturday from next week onwards. Thope to hear from you soon. Send my warmest regards to Aunt Nicole, Uncle Daniel and Pei Nee. Regards, Yong Er 1 Yong Er sent the letter because she wanted to A know more about her aunt’s health B tell Pei Ru about her new boarding school C inform Pei Ru that she is studying at a new school 2 Yong Er was surprised that the A. school library contained books that she enjoyed B classes and dormitories were large and comfortable C science laboratories contained all the necessary equipment 3 The purpose of the strict timetable is to A enforce cleanliness in school B instil discipline and punctuality C_ punish students who fail to abide by the rules 4. During her first two weeks, Yong Er was A. struggling to adapt to her new living environment B learning how to make her room feel less like a prison C trying to understand the benefits of following the rules 5 Yong Er says that she can meet up with Pei Ru A_ before she starts attending her training sessions B only onalternate weekends C_ onSundaysgece Read a letter to the editor from a newspaper reader. Answer questions 1 to 5 based on the letter. Adam Abdullah 22, Jalan SR 1/3, Taman Bestari, 50088 Kuala Lumpur. The Editor ‘The Malaysia Daily, 23, Jalan SS2/68, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 15 JANUARY 2020 Dear Editor, Take Food Adulteration Seriously A few days ago, one of your newspaper articles highlighted a study conducted by the Institute for Public Health which revealed that around 30 per cent of the vegetables that we eat are contaminated with pesticide residues. The study also found that noodles lack what is considered to be the standard level of protein and that the soybean oil available on the market is of substandard quality. Even the street food that our children love to consume is highly adulterated. 2. The immediate effect of the ingestion of such food may include severe forms of diarrhoea or food poisoning that is life-threatening, In the long run, these chemicals in the food adversely affect vital organs such as the liver and kidney, resulting in organ failure and/or cancer, which in turn causes an untimely loss of life. 3. Ironically, people from all walks of life are aware of the hazards of consuming food that has been adulterated with toxic chemicals, but this knowledge is rarely translated into actionable solutions or responses. In a recent study, it was found that people still continued to buy and consume adulterated food despite being aware of the potential health hazards, Several explanations have been made for this strange behavioural pattern; the absence or una) ailability of non-adulterated food, the failure of regulatory agencii testing and screening out adulterated food, the attractive appearances of adulterated food, the fact that it costs less, cultural factors and food. consumption habits. 4. Despite the adoption of the Food Safety Act 2013, it is clear that food adulteration is still on the rise. The problem lies in the lack of monitoring and awareness by the relevant authorities, which has allowed this menace to become so widespread, €Qweblink) Here's some further reat pesticides and produce: ding on https://www.nbenews.com/ better/health/produce-side- pesticides-what-nutritionist- wants-you-know-about-ewg- ncna864156 | adulteration - the act | making food or drink | pure by adding anoth substance to it ion of less erpurge - to make something | or somebody pur yealthy or clean by getting rid of something bad ‘curb - to control or limit something, especially something bad gree that the enforcement of laws. pertaining to food safety and regular market monitoring could inimize food adulteration and the damage that it caus Therefore, the authorities concemed should take immediate action to enforce the Food Safety Act 2013 and create proper monitoring mechanisms to keep a watchful eye on all forms of food adulteration and purge the market of food products that are harmful to everyone. Urgent action by a credible authority is of the essence to curb this problem. 5. Experts would undoubtedly a Thank you. Yours faithfully, Adam Clbdulleh (ADAM ABDULLAH) ‘A Concerned Citizen thedailystarnelettersitake-food- (Adapted from htps:/Av adulteration-seriously- 1488568) 1. Adam wrote the letter to the editor because he wants to A. get the attention of the editor B highlight the importance of the study C draw attention to some worrying facts 2 Adam mentions the effects of consuming adulterated food so that the reader A is aware of both the short and long-term consequences of this problem B_ will put pressure on the authorities to deal with this issue C can avoid purchasing this type of food in future 3. The ‘strange behavioural pattern’ mentioned by Adam refers to the A. inability of the public to find a substitute for adulterated food B fact that both the rich and the poor are consuming adulterated food C public awareness of the dinger and the continuous consumption of adulterated food 4-The purpose of blaming the spread of the problem on the authorities is 10 A highlight the ignorance of the general public B_ draw the government’s attention to this issue C emphasize the ineffectiveness of the Food Safety Act 2013 5 To stop food adulteration, Adam urges the A. imposition of stricter penalties on the guilty parties B enforcement of food safety monitoring practices C introduction of new food safety laws(else Read a letter of complaint from an employee. Answer questions 1 10 5 based on the letter. Belinda Wong 9, Eu Tong Street, 059108 Singapore. Kamala Morgan Director Division of Public Affairs Ministry of Labour Lot 12-1-7, Pearl's Centre, Middle Road, 188976 Singapore. 1 FEBRUARY 2020 Dear Ms Morgan, i the Wo1 My name is Belinda Wong and I am a 49-year-old single mother. T have been working for Suria Engineering Pte. Ltd. since 2005 as a Procurement Technician, with a D45 job grade. The purpose of this letter is to bring your attention to several problems that I am experiencing at work. Please allow this letter to serve as my official complaint of discrimination against Suria Engineering Pte. Ltd. ination 2. There are five other Procurement Technicians in Suria Engineering Pte. Ltd. with the same job title and job description as myself, all of whom joined the company after 2010. Over the past 10 years, all Procurement Technicians other than myself were given a D48 job grade. Despite the significant pay raise that comes with this higher job grade, all of us have the exact same job title and description, and perform similar types of work. Yet, my job grade remains at D45. 3. Last month, I requested a desk audit at the same time as one of the. less experienced Procurement Technicians and she received the promotion instead. This is not the first time I have made this request throughout the 15 years I have worked at this company, However, the management team has promoted five less experienced employees over me. Two of these employees were fresh graduates. The other three only had two to five years’ experience as Procurement Technicians. I have 15 years’ experience as a Procurement Technician and | have met and achieved all of my annual key performance indicators. Cezar} ——— audit ~ an official examination of the quality or | standard of } Jderogatory — insulting; critical oe 4. In December 2019, my line manager said that she Planned to review my work arrangements for 2020. I have been working from home on Fridays ever since the birth of my child in September 2019, Before this, she was very supportive of my work arrangements, but this changed upon my return from maternity leave. Her criticism of my work has also risen in frequency despite the fact that I am meeting my deadlines. I have also personally witnessed her making derogatory comments about me to some of. my colleagues about my approved work arrangements, 5. I would like to move up in this company, but I believe that the factors mentioned above are preventing this. My company’s Human Resources Department has been unresponsive and unhelpful in regard to my official complaints, so I would like to file an official investigation request with the Ministry of Labour. I believe that a neutral third party would be able to look at my performance reviews and employee history, and resolve these issues. Please let me know if there is any other documentation I need to provide. Thank you. Yours sincerely, Belinda (BELINDA WONG) 1 Belinda sent the letter because she wants to A’ document how she was treated unfairly B file a discrimination lawsuit against her employers C lodge a complaint against the company she works for 2 Belinda mentions the five other Procurement Technicians A. so that the reader will feel frustrated on her behalf B to provide context for the reason behind her complaint C toemphasize how unfairly she is being treated at work 3. The purpose of Belinda’s request for a desk A. obtain a promotion B protest her low job grade C highlight her achiew audit in January was to ‘ements to the management team 4 Belinda mentions her line manager's change in attitude in order to A. provide supporting evidence as to why she feels discriminated against B_ address another concern that re: C emphasize why she de: quires third-party intervention Serves a promotion 5 Belinda wants the Ministry of Labour to help because A. she believes that the ministry will be more impartial B the Human Resource Di partment in her company is biased © she has no confidence i in her company’s management tea™Read an extract from a novel. Answer questions 1 to 5 based on the extract. Friday Passing by the river is my favourite part of my daily stroll. My dog, Norman, loves it too. My name is Valmir and I live with my parents, since I'm attending the university close by. While Norman runs ahead, I stop by the river to feed the local ducks. They're used to me after yeass of sprinkling bread over the water. Suddenly, | hear Norman's bark. I look over and see something red in the water. Bright red, like a garment. I want to call him back, since curiosity killed the cat and all that. But what if it's a person? In the end, I decide to walk over. It’s a kite I see and it brings me relief. No need to call the police, then. I call Norman to come back to me and that's when I sce the kite in its full glory. The pattern seems familiar to me ,,. but I can’t quite put my finger on it. Saturday I’m out with Norman again. The sky is turning grey and I can almost taste the rain, As I'm walking along the riverbank, I see a young boy—maybe eight or nine years old—knee-deep in the water, picking up the red kite I saw yesterday. I call out to him, since it’s dangerous, to go into the water alone, when suddenly I'm slipping on some mud, and before I can even shout in surprise, I find that I’m lying on my back. Ouch! It really hurts. ‘Then there’s someone there—a guy in his early twenties, like me— and he says, ‘Whoa! Are you okay? You fell pretty badly.’ He looks familiar, but I can’t quite place him, The young boy in the water has come over too and is playing with Norman, who basks in the attention. “['m all right” J say, as the familiar stranger helps me up. I can’t help but pursue this train of thought. *You look familiar. Have we met on campus before?’ ‘1 don’t think so.’ he replies, gesturing to the young boy, ‘I'm just babysitting my cousin. I'm only here to visit my parents this weekend.” I must look dazed, because he frowns and asks, ‘Are you sure you'll be okay? We can walk you home.” *No, I'm fine. Thanks anyway.’ I say, waving him off. ‘Norman, let's go. They may forget what you soid, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Cart W. BuechnerBy the time I realize that I forgot to ask for his name, it’s raining and I'm already halfway home. Back home, Mum’s preparing chicken pot pie—my favourite dish. *Valmir, did you hear? Alex’s son is back in town. Tommy, wasn’t it?” she says, ‘You used to play with him by the river when you were about five.” Ithits me then. The guy I met by the river. I know him, after all. Or at least I did. That's why the kite was so familiar. I consider reaching out, but should I? It didn’t seem like he recognized me either. But if he’s only here for the weekend, should I really waste this opportunity? 1 During his stroll on Friday, Valmir felt unsure about whether to A feed the local wildlife B contact the authorities C investigate something he saw n Why did the stranger speak to Valmir on Saturday? A. The stranger was looking for his relative, B_Valmir had experienced a minor accident. C The stranger was thankful that Valmir tried to rescue the boy. w What does Valmir learn about the stranger? A He attends the local university too, B He is only in town for the weekend. C Hes staying at his cousin's house, When Valmir’s mum mentioned that Tommy was back in town, he was A surprised to know that the Stranger was an old friend B_ upset that he did not recognize him immediately C sure that she was referring to another person uw What will probably happen next? A’ Valmir will attempt to reconnect with Tommy. B_Valmir wil go ooking forthe kite again. C Valmir will ignore what his mum said,Read an extract from a blog. Answer questions 1 to 5 based on the extract. 8am, Our group of seven started our hike at 9 a.m. and everyone was instructed to tum back at 3 p.m. regardless of their whereabouts. This was to ensure that everyone would make it back to the starting point before sunset, 9.30 a.m. We had to trek through vegetable farms before we started ascending the steep trail. It was a steep slope and it took us about 20 minutes to reach the first checkpoint. One of our fellow hikers was a 14-year-old girl, who reminded me of my sister. I had to stop to help her a few times as she struggled to climb the tail, It had been raining non-stop every evening for the past few days, so the trail was wet and slippery. ‘As a result, we had to watch our footing very carefully. After the first checkpoint, we continued our journey along the old Genting road. The road had been abandoned a long time ago and was considered inaccessible, even with a four-wheel drive! It took about 45 minutes before we reached the ‘real’ entrance to the jungle! To a certain extent, it reminded me of the never-ending trails of Mount Nuang. 10.30 a.m. In my opinion, the trail was almost as tough as Mount Nuang’s. Some of my fellow hikers insisted that this was tougher. At one point, there was a checkpoint that reminded me of Mount Tahan’s false peak, as we could observe a stunning view from there. There was a cliff in the background and it made for an unmissable photo opportunity. The weather was foggy as it was still relatively early in the morning, so we didn’t get to take many good pictures. 1.30 p.m. T made it to the peak after hours of hard work. I thanked my friend, Benjamin, who invited me along for the hike and told him that it was ‘a miracle that I even got that far within that time frame. His response was, ‘No need to thank me, Some people say that this trail is even tougher than Mount Nuang's! And it wasn’t a miracle. It was with plenty of strength, pails of sweat, and heaps of determination and resolve! Also. the weather was very kind to us. There were beautiful clouds, a cool breeze and no rain during the hike - 2.30 pan. ‘On my way home, I stopped by the Gombak rest stop. Unfortunately, there were no shower facilities available there. So I took the opportunity BEYONDithe TEXT Have you ever gone hiking before? How did you prepare for it? What items did you bring with you? weblink) Here are 50 hiking trails worth visiting in Malaysia: https://www.lokalocal.com/ blog/outdoors/50-hiking-trails- to-conquer-in-malaysia/ Returning home is the most dificult part of long-distance: biking: you have grown ‘outside the puzzle and your plece no longer fits. Cindy Ross: resolve — strong determination to achieve somethinto take pictures of Bukit Tabur instead. It used to be my favourite hiking spot, so I had a lot of fond memories of that place. Perhaps T’Il give it another shot in the near future, at east as a warm-up before I aim for Mount Merapi! 1 The writer found the hike a bit challenging because A the trail had been affected by the weather B he had toassist a young girl C the slope was very steep 2 What reminded the writer of the trails of Mount Nuang? A. The abandoned and inaccessible road B The time it took to reach the jungle C The journey on a four-wheel drive 3. Why was the writer unable to take good photographs? A He was only at the false peak. B The view wasn’t clear enough. C It was too early in the morning. 4 When Benjamin said that ‘it wasn’t a miracle’, he meant that A. the trail was not as challenging as the writer indicated B_ he was not surprised that the writer completed the trail C it was not through luck alone that the writer completed the trail 5 What will probably happen next? A The writer will plan a reunion at Bukit Tabur. B_ The writer will attempt to climb Mount Merapi. C The writer will plan a hiking trip to Bukit Tabur. Read an extract from a blog. Answer questions 1 to 5 based on the extract, Monday ‘The descent from Mount Kilikuruku was not easy due to the heavy downpour the day before. The track was wet and slippery. My fellow mountaineers wanted to continue our journey, but I was very worried about the unpredictable weather conditions. After a heated discussion, we decided to spend the night at a chalet, Tuesday I woke up to a loud rumbling sound, My bed shook violently and the ceiling started to cave in. I was glad I was unhurt, There was another crash and my head hit against the wall, To my horror, I realized that the chalet had collapsed and 1 was trapped inside. I heard 2 loudBushing sound and muddy water rushed in through the cracks in the ceiling. Was it a landslide? I tried to stand up, but | couldn't. I bad no choice but to wait for help. Time seemed to craw at a snail's pace as I prayed for my life. I strained my ears (0 catch potential voices in the distance but all I heard were loud roars of thunder. | knew then that my chances of being rescued were close to impossible. With such bad weather, would the authorities even know what had happened here? It wasn’t long before even the weakest traces of light began to fade and I started to lose hope of ever being rescued. I also started feeling weak from my growing hunger pangs. Drowsiness nearly took over me when I finally heard a faint voice call out from somewhere above me. ‘There's someone there,” was all I heard before I drifted off. When I opened my eyes again, I saw a man placing a hamess around my waist. I was then airlifted to a nearby hospital, The doctors at the emergency ward were astonished that I suffered only dehydration and fractured leg. Nevertheless, I was hospitalized for a week for further ation. [ thanked the rescue team for saving my life at the risk of their own, They told me that it was one of the worst landslides of the decade in that area and that I was lucky to have survived it, Despite the ordeal that I endured, my passion for mountain climbing was not dampened at all, As I turned over the leaflet for Mount Hirugilee, I knew what I needed to do. But first, I had to find out what happened to the others ... Here's what you should do in the event of a landslide: https://www.usgs.gov! natural-hazards/landslide- hazards/science/landslide- preparedness?at-science_center_ ‘objects=O¥qt-science_center_ objects 1 During the descent on Monday, the writer felt unsure about whether to A stay overnight at a chalet B_ continue travelling down Mount Kilikuruku C tell his fellow mountaineers about his worries 2. What caused the landslide on Tuesday? A Abad storm C Astrong current of water B_ Weak infrastructure 3. Why did the writer lose hope of being rescued? A. He could not hear anyone close by. B He felt too weak and could not move. CC. He thought that the rescue services were delayed by the weather, 4 When the writer regained consciousness, he was ‘A. shocked that he was in an emergency ward B_ surprised to hear a faint voice above him C relieved that he was being rescued 5 What will probably happen next? A. The writer will begin making plans for his next trip. B_ The writer will check up on his fellow mountaineers. C_ The writer will look for a new passion to write about in his blog.The more dificult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning. Pelé Pelé is renowned for being superstitious. He once gave a match shirt to a fan, only to perform badly on the field afterwards. He instructed a friend to track down the old shirt and a week later, it was returned to him. After that, he immediately returned to his goalscoring ways. However, his friend had not found the original shirt and simply gave him another one. If that friend had not lied, football history might have turned out very differently. Read an extract from a biography. Answer questions 1 to 5 based on the extract. Childhood wr Bom as Edson Arantes do Nascimento on 23 October 1940 in Trés Coragées, Brazil, Pelé was the first child of Joo Ramos and Dona Celeste, His father struggled to earn a living as a football player and Pelé grew up in poverty in Bauru, So Paulo. He earned extra money by working in tea shops as a servant. His family gave him the nickname ‘Dico’, but the nickname ‘Pelé’ came along when his classmates mocked his wrong pronunciation of his favourite local goalkeeper, Bilé, and it irritated him greatly. Pelé’s father taught him how to play football on the streets of Bauru. As they could not afford a proper football, they used a rolled-up sock stuffed with either newspaper or rags. Adolescence As an adolescent, Pelé joined a youth squad coached by Waldemar de Brito, who was a former member of the Brazilian national football team. At the age of 15, Pelé was accepted into the Santos professional soccer club and scored the first professional goal of his career before he turned 16, He led the league in goals during his first full season and was recruited to play for the Brazilian national team only 10 months after signing to play professionally. Displaying remarkable speed, athleticism and field vision, the world caught a glimpse of a legend in the making when the 17-year-old scored three spectacular goals in a 5-2 semi-final win over France during the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. Pelé then became the youngest player to play in a World Cup Final match, where he scored two goals to defeat the host country, Sweden, by a score of 5-2. His first goal, where he flicked the ball over a defender before volleying it into the comer of the net, was selected as one of the best goals in the history of the World Cup. The young superstar received hefty offers to play for prestigious European football clubs such as Real Madrid and Manchester United, but Brazilian President Janio Quadros declared Pelé an ‘official national treasure’ to prevent him from being transferred out of the country. (Adapted trom https:/Avww.biography.com/athlete/pele and Autps://en. wikipedia.orghs iki/PelFC3%AI) 1 During his childhood, Pelé’s father did not use a proper football to train him because A it was reserved only for professional football players B they were too poor to buy one C twas likely to be stolen2 Why was Pelé chosen to play for the Brazilian national team at the age of 15? A_ He had been playing professionally for 10 months. B_ He wasan outstanding player in his first full season. C His coach was a former member of the Brazilian national football team. 3 What was Pelé's advantage compared to the rest of the players? A. His speed and manoeuvrability B_Hisadaptability on the field C His young age 4 When Pelé scored wo goals in the World Cup Final against Sweden, he A_ became a national treasure B flicked the ball and injured the defender C caught the eye of many European football club managers 5 What probably happened after Pelé was declared a national treasure? A. He never left the country ever again. B He left the country and joined Real Madrid. C He played for Santos and the Brazilian national team. Read an extract from a short story. Answer questions 1 10 5 based on the extract. ‘The goal for the lesson was to discuss the importance of leaning about money and how we use it on a daily basis. It wasn’t a hard concept to wrap my head around and I was actually looking forward to it. As a substitute teacher, I'm usually assigned to watch over a class while they complete an essay or worksheet—easy, mindless work that doesn’t really interfere with the main teacher's lessons. Getting a class like this was rare. I had even drawn up several possible lesson plans in preparation for it. I considered a traditional lesson, Then an interactive one. All | knew about the class was that the students were easily distracted. So perhaps fun was the way to go. T brought several small pouches of coins with me. I planned to introduce the physical features and value of each coin for starters. It seemed like a straightforward introduction to the topic—or so I thought. Upon my arrival, I introduced myself and instructed the students to sit in a large circle on the floor. However, this brought about too much excitement and I found my lesson derailed before [derailed - diverted from its | Thad even begun. Some students were overly excited and couldn't [intended course _ } concentrate on the task at hand. Others kept trying to change their seating positions. I called out for the students to settle down and gave them a few minutes to sort themselves out.I's good fo have a good teacher, but you always need A pretty good student. Grigor Dimitrov T tried this tactic a few more times as the lesson progressed, but it seemed like the students were too excitable, Suddenly it dawned on me that the reason why their usual teacher liked using traditional teaching methods was because interactive methods resulted in chaos, After the third interruption, I told the students that if they wanted to continue with the lesson, they would have to pay attention—or it would be worksheets for the rest of the hour! It seemed to work, but I Still felt frustrated that so much time had been wasted. When the time came to discuss the value of the coins, I began to feel a little anxious because I could sense some frustration coming from certain students, Some of them stopped participating in the discussion, while others began fidgeting. To remedy this, I started calling on them. It worked for the most part, but I was still disheartened that the lesson didn’t go as well as I had originally planned. When I briefed one of the senior teachers after the lesson, she gave me a knowing look and handed me a stack of worksheets to use. I had one more day to reach out to this class and I didn’t want to give up. So it was back to the drawing board for me! 1 When she was coming up with her lesson plan, the narrator felt unsure about whether to A_ assign a worksheet or an essay to the students B create a lesson that interfered with the main teacher's lessons C stick to traditional teaching methods or attempt something different 2. Why did the narrator struggle with the students at the very start of the lesson? A. The students refused to listen to her instruction: B_ The students were too restless and could not sit still. C The students were not used to having a different teacher. 3. What did the narrator realize about the students? A. That their usual teacher used traditional teaching methods to keep them in line B That they were acting out because she was not their usual teacher That they preferred doing worksheets during lessons 4 When the narrator saw that the students were losing interest, she A. asked for their feedback B. carricd on with her original lesson pla C attempted to draw them into the discussion 5 What will probably happen during the next lesson? ‘A. The narvator will distribute the worksheets to the students. B The narrator will attempt to carry out another interactive lesson. CC. The narrator will ask a senior teacher to sit in and observe We lesson.Read an extract from a short story. Answer questions 1 to 5 based on the extract. My father has been annoyed with me many times over the course of my life, but I particularly remember the one time he was very disappointed in me. I was 17 and I had just told him that 1 planned to forgo university and travel around the world. He spoke little to me after that, but he still gave me a hundred pounds before I left. When I retumed three years later, he was waiting alone at the airport to meet me and to offer his redundancy money from the London docks to buy a place to live while I began my studies at Newcastle University. So I settled on a nice cottage in the Cheviot Hills. I eventually repaid his generosity when he decided—to everyone’s surprise, including my mother’s—that he would retire there. I renovated the cottage, built an extension, and for my mother, I added a conservatory. They were _ | conservatory ~ a room with happy for 15 years there, and were very popular in the community, as | my mother helped to run the theatre group and my father liked to play | house music at the local workers’ club. Then, my mother died. In less than a week, she was suddenly gone. T realized then that we don’t know how much we love someone until they leave us. My father hadn’t expected it at all; he just assumed he would be the first to go. He thought that he would be able to move ‘on after some time had passed, but he couldn’t. He was like a sad old donkey when I went to stay with him, wandering aimlessly along the Jane when I took him for walks. He didn’t want to live, but he had such a robust body; a heart attack, several strokes and even cancer @Y BevonDineTExT Do you know anyone couldn’t finish him. He was like a battleship sustaining hit after hit suffering from depression? without sinking. I spent two years travelling back and forth the length of England, with my friends in the village telling me whenever I was needed because he never would. When I arrived to care for him and sort things out, he was always pleased to see me, but afterwards he always wanted to be alone again with his grief. Finally, 1 got a call out of the blue—he had been admitted to the village hospital, and he wasn't expected to last long. However, after he was discharged, he was fine for another two months—through Christmas, the New Year, and long visits from my siblings and many of his friends. I promised him, way back when my mother died, that he could die at home. Then, one day I was helping him get up, and he told me, ‘Bob, I don’t think I'll make it this time. 1 When the narrator was 17, his father was disappointed in him because he A wanted to drop out of university B left home without his parents’ consent C_ was not interested in continuing his studies out of the blue ~ unexpectedly; without warning glass walls and a glass roof that is built on the side of a ]Angelina Jolie is one of the most famous actresses alive. She has six children—three of which are adopted. ‘moors ~ a high open area of land that is not used for farming, especially an area covered with rough grass v Why was the narrator's father waiting for him at the airport? A. To encourage him to study at Newcastle University B Tohelp him acquire a place to stay C Toofferhim money w Why couldn't the narrator's father move on after his wife's death? A. He missed his wife very much. ; B_ He was too shocked by how quickly she died. C He only realized how much he loved her after she died. a When the narrator found out his father was admitted to hospital, he was A. sure that it was another false alarm B_ upset as he was away from the village C surprised to hear that his father’s health was failing ww What will probably happen next? A. The narrator's father will recover. B_ The narrator's father will pass away at home. C The narrator's father will be admitted to hospital again. Read two reviews about a film. Answer questions 1 and 2 based on Review 1. Review 1 Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is the sequel to 2014's Maleficent. In Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Maleficent is still the fairy godmother of Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning), who has long recovered from the curse placed upon her as a baby. Aurora is now queen of the moors, where all sorts of magical beings live in harmony. Unfortunately, this harmony doesn’t extend beyond their border with the human kingdom of Ulstead. In the film’s opening minutes, we see fairies bein of the moors, while some human intruders are killed by a winged avenger. So this deepens the tension on both sides. Despite this, Ulstead’s Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson) decides that it is time to propose to Aurora, whom he has been Courting for the past five years. Aurora knows that Maleficent won't be pleased, and she isn’t. Prince Phillip’s father, King John (Robert Lindsay), is delighted with the match, though Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer), however, seems far more reserved about it, After all, Aurora is the heir to two kingdoms, despite her association with the infamous Maleficent. g kidnapped out There is a meet-the-in-laws dinner at Ulstead Castle realize beyond all doubt that Queen a passion. The meal ends in both where we Ingrith hates fairies with @ tragic misunderstanding anddisaster. This forces both Aurora and Maleficent to choose sides in a conflict larger than either of them knew was possible. Angelina Jolie returns to portray the iconic title role. Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville also return to their previous roles. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil does several things with ease. The film manages to treat its male characters, from aggressive warriors to near-saints, as individuals who can be helpful and endearing, or stubborn and dangerous, but who are all essentially pawns on the chessboard for the female power players to manoeuvre. The screenplay by Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster and Linda Woolverton doesn’t underscore this point, but it’s unusual enough to be noteworthy. Maleficent is once more the ill-treated heroine with a dark reputation, whose capacity for anger is overcome by her nobility of spirit. Jolie, in prosthetics that give her an other-worldly effect without going overboard, gives the character passion, humour and a refreshing dose of innocence. She is capable of being deeply hurt and experiencing true happiness. We enjoy spending time with her, and cannot help but want to see what she'll do next. This makes Maleficent: Mistress of Evil a film that consistently retains your attention despite the common foreknowledge that Disney films rarely end badly. The world building is more intricate this time, though the plot lags in a few places and recycles a few themes from its predecessor without adding much that’s conceptually new. (Adapted from hitps:/Avww.assignmentx.com/2019/movie- review-maleficent-mistress-of-evil/) ‘endearing — causing people to feel love manoeuvre - a movement performed with care and skill J prosthetics artificial parts of the body [yocobuiery} foreknowledge - knowledge of something before it happens 1. What do we learn about the reviewer's impression of the film? A He found the plot very surprising. B He was disappointed by the message the film put forward. C He felt that the acting was the most compelling part of the film. 2 How are the contents of this review organized? Evaluation of the film “Synopsis of the film Observations about the characters Evaluation of the film