Junior 3 Monthly Test 1

(2022)

Name: _______________________ Class: ________________ No: ________________

Section A: COMPREHENSION (10%)

In the hectic world of today, people are always looking for more ways of keeping fit and
healthy. Susan Jones has been looking into some of the ways of looking good and feeling
good
Running is excellent exercise. Before you start running you should warm up first,
using slow movements that make all your muscles work. But be careful if you stretch when
your muscles are cold, you might do yourself an injury. Always wear shoes that give good
support to your whole foot, you will put less pressure on your knees. You should start
exercising slowly, at a pace you can keep up for about 15-20 minutes. Try to exercise on soft
ground, as this will protect your knees and hips from too much stress.
It is ok if you go to bed late occasionally but if you regularly cut down on your sleep,
it will soon start to have a bad effect on your skin. If you get a good night’s rest, it will do
your appearance the world of good. It is not called beauty sleep for nothing! Lack of sleep
can cause acne or dry skin. Make sure you get a good night’s sleep by going to bed and
getting up at regular times: don’t burn the candle at both ends. During the day, keep active.
If you don’t get enough exercise during the day, you may end up sleepless all night.
Did you know that standing, sitting and walking badly can make you look heavier
than you really are? If we watched the way we sat and stood, it would improve our
appearance a great deal. Stand in front of the mirror with your feet apart and your legs
straight. Pull in your tummy. Check that your ears, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles are in
line with each other. You should be feeling and looking better already.
Most of us live in large polluted cities. If we got more fresh air, we would look
healthier and more attractive. A brisk walk is one of the best things you can do for your
circulation and appearance. Walking slowly is useful but a quick pace gets more oxygen into
your lungs. So don’t just go for a pleasant stroll, try and find an area that doesn’t have much
pollution and get moving!
Many young people feel guilty about eating too much chocolate, and some even say
they are addicted to it, though there is no evidence to support this. Chocolate does contain
a lot of fat; however, and therefore any addicts out there would do better to eat less.
However, if your diet is balanced, you needn’t feel guilty, eating chocolate in moderation is
fine, but don’t eat it instead of a proper meal.
1. The writer says before you do stretch exercise, you should_____________
A. run slowly before you start exercising
B. warm up yourself
C. warm up by moving your body slowly
D. start running as quickly as possible
2. Why is running on soft ground best?

A. It makes your hips stronger. B. It is better for your knees.

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C. You will feel more relaxed. D. It protects your trainers.

3. The author says going to bed late______________________
A. doesn’t matter most of the time
B. does harm to your skin.
C. will make you feel dry.
D. is all right if you get up early.
4. Some people look heavier than they are because__________________________
A. they don’t stand with their backs straight.
B. they sit down a lot.
C. they don’t walk enough.
D. they eat too much chocolate.
5. The best way to get fresh air is ______________________________
A. walking slowly in the park.
B. Walking quickly along the street.
C. Strolling in the open air.
D. Walking quickly where there is no traffic.
6. It is alright to eat chocolate_____________________________
A. If it gives you pleasure.
B. If it doesn’t contain a lot of fat.
C. If you avoid eating a lot.
D. After a proper meal.
7. Which of the following do you think the author might say is the best way to protect
your appearance?
A. Wearing the right clothes.
B. Getting regular exercise.
C. Going on a chocolate-free diet.
D. Getting up early every morning.
8. What does the expression ‘warm up’ means?
A. Put more clothes on.
B. Keep yourself warm.
C. Due to the global warming
D. Get ready to do something.
9. if you are ‘addicted’ to something means you _________________________
A. hate it.
B. can’t do without it.
C. can control yourself to it.
D. avoid it.
10. If you ‘burn the candle at both ends’, you ______________________
A. Go to bed early and get up late.
B. Go to bed late and get up late.
C. Go to bed early and get up early.
D. Go to bed late and get up early.
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Section B: Forms and Functions (5%)

Complete each of the conversations below by selecting the best answer from the options A, B,
C and D according to the underlined function.

11. Mary: Anne has donated her first month’s pay to orphanage
Azlina: ___________________
To show respect
A. I like you very much for helping the poor.
B. She has done very little for the old folks.
C. She has done much for the community, I take off my hat to her.
D. She is very intelligent, beautiful and loving. I admire her.
12. Liza: Shirley is wasting her time giving free tuition to poor children.
Linda: ___________________
To disagree
A. I think so, too. C. No, I don’t think so.
B. It is your fault. D. She has no common sense!
13. Patrick: I phone you but no one answered. Where were you?
Patricia: __________________
To explain
A. Did you call me? C. I went to the library.
B. Why did you call me? D. Have you called the right
number?
14. Jasmine: Jessie, can I use your laptop to do my project?
Jessie: _________________
To consent
A. Yes, I like your project. C. Yes, certainly.
B. Yes, I’m happy. D. Yes, you can come with me.
15. Teacher: Who is going to arrange the transport to the IT Fair?
Geoffrey: _________________
To volunteer
A. I’ll ask Jason to tag along as a volunteer.
B. My father is going to take me.
C. Leave it to me, I’ll do that.
D. I think Kent will arrange it.
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Section C: CLOSEST IN MEANING (5%)

Read the situations below. For each question, select the best answer which is closest in
meaning to statements underlined.

Belinda: Oh no! It’s always the same. I’m through working overtime!
Henry: What’s the matter?
Belinda: The photocopier has run out of paper. I need to submit the work in no time.
Henry: Have you looked in the store cupboard for more?
Belinda: Yes, of course. But that’s out of paper as well.
Henry: That’s really out of luck. If your job’s really urgent, I would go to the copy bureau
across the street. Time is ticking away.
Belinda: Yes, you are right.

16. I’m through working overtime!

A. I love to working overtime! C. I ‘m just passes through the town!

B. I don’t want to work overtime! D. I can get through the tough job!
17. run out
A. someone has gone out for photocopy. C. the ink has finished.
B. the paper has finished. D. the photocopier has sent out for fixing.
18. in no time
A. in a very little amount of time. C. slowly.
B. plenty of time. D. no due date.
19. out of luck
A. very lucky. C. good luck.
B. very unlucky. D. fortunately.
20. Time is ticking away
A. Time is running. C. Time is precious.
B. Time goes past. D. Time is money.
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SECTION D STRUCTURE AND USAGE (20%)

Text 1
I am just about to start my final year at school and I still haven’t ___21___ what I
want to do when I finish. I come ___22___ a family where everyone ___23___ gone to
university and I think it’s probably what my parents expect me to do too. But, of course, it’s
not ___24___ to them’ it’s my decision and the problem is I’m not at all sure what I would
choose to study there. When my parents ___25___ to university it was free. The
government paid for them to get a ___26___. Although both of them went ___27___ to
have successful careers, neither of them actually used the subject they studied. These days
___28___ different. To go ___29___ university is going to cost me at least £27,000 and
that’s only the course ___30___. I can’t afford to study for a degree that I don’t ___31___
up using. I need to choose the right course and, as I ___32___ before, at this time in my life,
I’ve no idea what that might be. If I’m honest, I’d like to take a few years ___ 33___ to do
some work and maybe travel the world. Perhaps with a little more life experience I’ll be able
to make a ___34___ decision before I ___35___ down and start my career.
21. A. decided B. thought C. settled D. fixed
22. A. to B. from C. by D. under
23. A. is B. are C. has D. have
24. A. give B. call C. by D. up
25. A. goes B. go C. gone D. went
26. A. degree B. certificate C. test D. diploma
27. A. forward B. by C. on D. further
28. A. it’s B. it was C. were D. are
29. A. by B. from C. through D. in
30. A. fees B. price C. fines D. bill
31. A. end B. start C. finish D. begin
32. A. said B. says C. say D. talk
33. A. out B. over C. on D. more
34. A. better B. good C. well D. best
35. A. settle B. live C. calm D. go
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Text 2
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We are gathered here today to bed farewell to our beloved teacher, Mrs Lee. She
___36___ in our school ___37___ fifteen years. Before she came here, she ___38___ in
Pontian and Kluang. Her teaching career ___39___ spanned thirty years and now she
___40___. It is indeed a great loss to the school ___41___ the profession. Many students
past and present owe their good ___42___ of English to Mrs Lee. Our volleyball team
___43___ the district champion because of her untiring ___44___. Students who have
problems know that ___45___ can always talk to her. She ___46___ without prejudice and
___47___ us helpful advice. We shall all ___48___ her. On behalf ___49___ all the students
and teachers of this school. I wish her all the best in her ___50___.
36. A. teach B. has taught C. taught D. teaches
37. A. since B. during C. for D. while
38. A. serve B. served C. serves D. has served
39. A. have been B. has been C. have D. has
40. A. retire B. retires C. is retiring D. has been retiring
41. A. and B. for C. within D. beyond
42. A. fluency B. technique C. command D. method
43. A. are B. is C. were D. was
44. A. efforts B. ability C. dedication D. help
45. A. he B. we C. they D. those
46. A. listen B. listens C. listened D. listening
47. A. gives B. give C. gave D. given
48. A. miss B. misses C. missed D. missing
49. A. of B. at C. by D. with
50. A. retires B. retiring D. retired D. retirement
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SECTION E OPEN CLOZE TEXT (10%)

___51___ knows that a glass of milk in the morning is not only delicious, but also
good for ___52___. Milk generally comes from cows and goats. Domesticated animals were
first reared ___53___ milk ___54___ 8000 and 10,000 years ago. ___55___ to
domestication and settlement, ___56___ wild animals were available. ___57___ people
roamed less, they also hunted less, eating ___58___ grains and vegetables. In ___59___
cultures, milk replaced animal bones as the main source of calcium ___60___ some
minerals.

51. Everyone

52. you

53. for

54. between

55. Due

56. fewer

57. As

58. more

59. many

60. and