FORM 1 CLASSROOM-BASED ASSESSMENT (OCTOBER)

READING SKILLS
Part 1
Questions 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.

Romeo’s 15th Birthday Party

1. Guests who come to Romeo’s 15th birthday party have to

A be there at 7 p.m.
B inform Romeo before 30 October
C wear superhero clothes.

GRAND OPENING

2. One Suria Hypermall is

A giving out people prizes on its grand opening.

B open for 10 hours on 31st December
C offering cash money worth RM10,000.
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 WARRIORS BASKETBALL ACADEMY

Open for 9 – 18-year-olds

Guest coach for 4 days: National Player (Lucas Simon)

Offer valid until 10 November

Call Ms. Joan at 0167881231 for more info

3. You can join the December promotion if

A you are 15 years old.

B you are a national player
C you only have time from Monday to Thursday.

To: fatimah@mail.com
From: ABproperty@mail.com
Subject: house viewing
Hi Fatimah,

I received a called from Mr. Salim about your appointment to view

his house in Seputeh this Friday – the house owner has canceled it
as he has decided not to sell his house. We are sorry and we are
working hard to get you some other houses to view.

Have a nice day.

AB Property

4. Fatimah’s appointment is canceled because

A AB property is working hard to show her other houses.

B the owner is busy this Friday.
C the owner has changed his mind.

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5. The announcer first invites

A adult passengers for boarding

B university students for boarding
C adults with kids for boarding

To: ali@mail.com ; syafiq@mail.com; michelle@mail.com

From: williamchin@mail.com
Subject: Assignment
Hi all students,

Please be reminded that your English school work is due on 21

November (Monday) at 11.00 a.m. Please send in your work to the
English department and Mr. Siva will be there to receive them. Late
school work will not be accepted.

Thank you.

Mr. William

6. From the email, we know that Ali, Syafiq, and Michelle

A can send in their work after 21 November.

B have to see Mr. Siva before 11.00 a.m. on 21 November.
C will send their work to Mr. William before 11.00 a.m. on 21 November.

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7. Mr. Yee

A celebrates Earth Day with all students.

B helps collect all items that can be recycled.
C makes an announcement about Earth Day.

Siti Farmers Market is open every Saturday and Sunday in

Cornwall Street, Cyberjaya. This market lets local farmers to
sell their clean and healthy food to other people in the area.
It also lets people understand the importance of eating good
food. Come join us every Saturday and Sunday from 7.00
a.m. to 12 p.m.

8. Siti Farmers Market

A is open full day on Saturday and Sunday.

B offers good food from local farmers.
C sells cheap food from local farmers.

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Part 2
Questions 9 – 16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided.

A Picnic

Last Sunday we went (0) to a Picnic in Pantai Timur. It was a sunny day
and there (9) was many people. We saw some (10) child flying their kites
and playing volleyballs. After we found a place to put our things, my sister
and I jumped into the sea while my mother was (11) watched. The water
was warm and it was nice to swim. After an hour, we felt (12) hungrily. We
went back to the beach (13) or ate the delicious food my mother prepared.
We finished all the fried noodle and chicken wings. Also, we (14) have fun
singing and chatting together after that. One of the most exciting (15) thing
there was to feed the birds with our bread. We had a lot of fun laughing
together. I think it was the (16) good day of the
year.

[8 marks]

Example:

0 for
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

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Part 3
Read the text below and answer questions 17 - 24.

RAINfoResT WoRlD MUsic FesTivAl

The 20th Rainforest World Music Festival will be taking place on 14-16
July. The event was planned to take place in Sibu but was then changed
to Kuching because many foreigners are expected to come. Last year,
the festival had 16,000 people and it is expecting about 20,000 of
visitors this year.

The Rainforest World Music Festival is a special festival that brings

together famous world musicians from all continents and local
musicians from the hearts of the island of Borneo. What makes it more
special is that we have Belgium Acoustic Band making their first
appearance this year.

The festival has three afternoons of interesting and fun workshops and
mini concerts, followed by evening live performances on the main stage.
These performances have proven to be a hit with the audience, who
come from near and far. On the final night, there will also be a sing-
together session that will be led by an international superstar.

The festival site is set up with a variety of food and drink stalls. We are
no longer serving free juices for visitors but you will be served an ice tea
when you enter. Independent singers will also set up an arts area to
offer their latest music at a cheap price.

The Rainforest World Music Festival is a not-to-be-missed occasion. This

will give everyone a great time in the heart of the Borneo Jungle.

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Questions 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.

RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL

Dates of event 17.

Location of event 18.

Predicted number of 19.

visitors

Newly added performers 20.

Activities for visitors who 21.

will leave in the evening
22.

Free drinks 23.

Place singers sells their 24.

art

[8 Marks]

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Part 4
Read the text below and answer questions 25 - 34.

My best friend

Friends are important to us. We do not need too many friends but a few great
friends make a huge difference in our lives. I have such a good friend in my life. Her name
is Lily and we go to the same school. Although we are the same age, we do not learn in
the same class. Her class is one floor below mine because we have different interests in
studies. I love science and she loves history.

Lily has a good sense of humour. She always makes me smile when I am down.
She sometimes makes jokes that I can laugh so hard my stomach hurts. She is the most
hardworking person I know and she is never selfish in sharing what she knows. Her
knowledge in world history is amazing. She dreams to become a history journalist one
day.

Lily and I live in the same neighbourhood. Every morning, we take the school bus
together to go to school. Sometimes, my mother would make two packed meals to give
one to Lily. We would eat together during the school break. I can eat a lot. So, when Lily
cannot finish her meal, I would be the first to take her food. She always jokes that I might
become a teddy bear if I keep eating so much.

Another reason Lily and I become so close is because we share the same love for
netball. We both play for the school netball team and we train three times a week after
school. Lily is recently chosen as the team captain. Coach likes that she is a fair person.
One time I was late for training, she made me run five rounds around the court as
punishment even though we are close friends. Besides, she trains hard and always
communicate with us during games.

I am grateful because I have a good friend. Lily has been like a sister to me. I
cannot imagine my life without her.

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Questions 25 – 34
Answer the questions below.
Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each
answer. For each question, write your answer in the space provided.

25. The writer thinks that in life we only need close friends.
[1 mark]

26. Lily and the writer go to the same school but not
. [1 mark]

27. What is Lily’s ambition? . [1 mark]

28. Lily and the writer would use to go to school

every morning. [1 mark]

29. Lily thinks the writer can turn into for the amount of
food she eats. [1 mark]

30. For sports, both Lily and the writer are in the .
[1 mark]

31. Coach loves Lily as the team captain because Lily is

to every player. [1 mark]

32. Lily and the writer are so close, the writer thinks of Lily as her
. [1 mark]

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

Meaning Word

33. Funny stories [1 mark]

34. Exchange ideas [1 mark]

[10 marks]

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Part 5
Questions 35 - 40
You are going to read a newspaper article about sports.
Six sentences have been removed from the article. 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 (A – H) in the box.

A He invited me train with them for the rest of the

B year. I think my mother is right.
C Mother was worried about me.
D Six players on one side and six on the other
E side. I need a timetable.
F He thought I had the talent to be a great volleyball
G player. He does not like me.
H However, I wonder what would happen to my education.
[6 marks]

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