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SET 1
Question 1 to 8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C.

1 The purpose of the advertisement is
“Start them young and let them see how their
savings can grow by using this transparent A. to introduce a new savings
coinbox, specially designed to sort coins habit
according to size and value.”
B. to tell parents how to save
We at The Chartered Bank want to encourage their money
the saving habit among the younger generation.
Open a children’s savings account with a first-
time deposit of only Rm10 to get this coinbox C. to get more people to open
and let your children enjoy saving their money! savings accounts for their
children.




The National Mathematics Challenge – 2 Which statement is true about the
registration now open! National Mathematics Challenge?
Calling all Form Four students!
The National Mathematics Challenge is a
A. Winners will only receive
fantastic chance to show your mathematics
skills. cash awards.

The two teams which make it to the final stage B. The competition is open to all
will compete in a live television show that will secondary students.
challenge them to solve mathematical problems.
The champions will win a prize of RM2000 and a
trophy. The first runners-up will win RM1000. C. Only the final two teams will
be shown on live broadcast.

The National Mathematics Challenge – 3 Which of the following is true about
registration now open! the notice?
Calling all Form Four students!
The National Mathematics Challenge is a A. The owner of the store is also
fantastic chance to show your mathematics a pottery artist.
skills.
The two teams which make it to the final
B. The store is closing down on
stage will compete in a live television show
that will challenge them to solve the first of November.
mathematical problems.
The champions will win a prize of RM2000 C. The store is open every day
and a trophy. The first runners-up will win throughout the month of

RM1000. November.

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 4 Which of the following is true?
PETRONAS PLAY PARK

A. The tickets can only be
Get a RM20 reduction on ticket prices purchased in May using the
with this voucher. voucher code.
Spend the day with your loved ones
exploring the world of science! B. The voucher can be used by
Terms and conditions: everyone including foreign
• Minimum purchase of 5 tickets
tourists.
• Valid every day during the one-

week semester holiday from 21 to
C. The discount is available to
27 May
local citizens buying at least
• Available to Malaysians only
5 tickets.


5 The notice to students says that
Attention all students!
Do you have what it takes to make your own A. Students can register as a
robot? How fast can your robot move? Join pair or a group.
us in a DIY robot race.
B. The training camp dates
‘MY RACING ROBOT’ have yet to be determined
When: 3 July; 7.30 a.m.
Certificates will be given to all participations C. Anyone interested in joining
and top 3 will be awarded cash prizes.
the race should speak to
Camp dates are pending confirmation.
Interested? See Karen of 5 Mewar after
their class monitor.
lunch break.



6 Which of the following statements
Charlie, did you phone the plumber? is true?

Yes, mum, I gave him a call two hours ago. A. Charlie’s mother is upset
that he is wasting a lot of
water.
Could you please ring him again because
there is just too much water being wasted – B. Charlie’s mother is willing to
none of us know how to fix this burst pipe. pay the neighbour for his
help.
I’ve got an idea. Since our regular
plumber is not available right now, C. Charlie’s neighbour has been
what if I ask our neighbour for help? living there for a long time.
He did say he is quite a handyman.

That’s a great idea! Tell him we
are happy to pay for his time.
Okay!

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 We’re hiring! 7 Which of the following statements
Telemarketer
is true?
We are growing international online shopping
company in China and we now opening in A. Only those with good
Malaysia. We have ten positions available and computer skills will be
all interviews will be done online. interviewed online.
Requirements:
• A minimum of 3 credits in the SPM B. Ten successful candidates
examinations, including Bahasa Melayu
will be based in the office.

and English
C. School leavers can apply for
• Basic computer skills
the positions.
• Stable internet connection
This is an excellent opportunity to join a
company that allows you the freedom to
work from home.
Send your CV to: TowBowMY@mymail.com.
Closing Date: 31 December


8 Which of the following statements
is true?
KUANTAN: A factory specialising in

making carpets has been issued a
A. The pollution level is still
summons for polluting the nearby river.
under control.
All factory operations have been stopped

and the employees have been told to go
B. The owner of the factory has
home immediately. It was discovered
been arrested.
that the factory was dumping the

chemical waste from fabric dyes used to
C. The workers can still choose
dye the carpets directly into Sungai
to come to work.
Jerneh. A warrant has been issued for the
owner of the company, who has gone
hiding. ‘It is lucky that we noticed the
pollution before it got out of hand,’
commented the Chief of Police.

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 SET 2
Question 1 to 8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C.

Dear Editor, 1 Why was the writer
The other day, I went to a waterfall for a disappointed?
picnic with a few friends. I had gone there a few
years ago and found the place to be beautiful and A. The forest no longer
peaceful. However, this time, I was rather existed.
disappointed.
The forest area where the waterfall is B. People threw rubbish in
located had lost part of its charm because of illegal the waterfall.
logging. The forest had lost a lot of its trees. It was

also very hot there. I was shocked to find the area
surrounding the waterfall littered with rubbish. C. The waterfall area was no
Disappointed environment lover longer beautiful.




HAZE INDEX
Good
Below 50
Low pollution without any bad effect on health.
Moderate
51 – 100
Moderate pollution that does not pose any bad effect on health.
Unhealthy
People who have heart and lung diseases should avoid prolonged or strenuous
101 – 200
outdoor physical exertion. Healthy people should reduce prolonged or strenuous
outdoor physical exertion
Very Unhealthy
201 – 300 People who have heart and lung diseases should avoid outdoor activities.
Healthy people should avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion.
Hazardous
More than 300 People who have heart and lung diseases should avoid outdoor activities.
Healthy people should minimise outdoor activities.

2 According to the table above, when the haze levels are unhealthy, healthy people
should

A. Minimize outdoor activities.
B. Avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion.
C. Reduce prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion.

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 3 The advertisement says that the app
USE YOUR SMARTPHONE TO HELP THE
ENVIRONMENT A. was invented by teens.
Ecofriend is designed to spread news on ways to save the
environment. This is done through a newsfeed of B. is only available on Android.
environmentally friendly activities and posts on eco-
friendly tips and products that help you save energy and C. only gives you tips on saving
conserve water. The app also allows you to see how you the environment.
rank among your friends on saving the environment
with a leader board. This app was created by teens. The
Ecofriend team plants a tree for each download of the
app, which is available on Android and iOS platforms.



4 What is the advantage of Tia
Reusable Shopping Bags?

A. They are easy to clean.
TIA REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS (LARGE)
The bags are made from rPet material which is B. They are made from recycled
sourced from recycled plastic drink bottles. You glass bottles.
will find your bags super strong. They are often
capable of holding far more than you may be able
to carry! Our lightweight bag is also incredibly C. They are very strong and can
compact. You can fold it up into a pouch the size of hold a lot of things.
your fist, therefore it is super convenient to carry.
It also features a sturdy carabiner clip so you can
clip your shopping bag onto your handbag or belt.
Furthermore, if you do not have enough hands, the
built-in shoulder strap comes in very handy. The
reusable bag only costs RM15.40. you can
purchase it online at www.reusable.com


5 From the newspaper extract, we
GERIK: Recently, the Belum Conservation Malaysia (BCM) know that the celebrities
celebrated its 10th anniversary by planting 300 gaharu
trees in the Belum-Temenggor Rainforest Complex. A. paid for the gaharu trees.
The ceremony which was held on 9 July at the

Belum Rainforest Resort on Pulau Banding in Gerik, Perak
was attended by a number of famous TV personalities. B. launched the BFF initiative.
All the celebrities planted a portion of the 300
gaharu trees which were sponsored by an anonymous C. planted some of the gaharu
donor. They also pledged their support for environmental trees.

conservation through the BCM’s Belum Forest Friends
(BFF)
initiative. The BFF initiative was launched earlier
this year as part of an overall drive to get more Malaysians
actively involved in rainforest conservation.

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 6 Which title best summarises the
Every morning, you wake up and brush your teeth. However,
above text?
while brushing your teeth, you should turn off the tap. Only

turn the tap back once it is time to rinse. You should also turn


off the tap while washing your hands. First, wet your hands, A. Ways to Save Water

then turn off the tap while you scrub your hands. Then, turn
it back on when you are ready to rinse. It is also very B. Fixing Leaky Faucets

important to fix leaky faucets. This can help to save a lot of

water. C. How to Brush Your Teeth


7 If you want to celebrate Earth
Hour in a simple way, you could

CELEBRATING EARTH HOUR A. go stargazing.
The purpose of Earth Hour is for people

to show their support for strategies that
will help solve the problem of global
B. have a concert.
warming. It usually falls on the last
Saturday of March. There are many ways C. host an Earth Hour party.
you can celebrate this meaningful event.
A few fuss-free ways are by hosting a
candle-lit dinner, go stargazing or simply
switching off your lights for an hour. If
you want something bigger, you could
put up a concert, screen a movie or host

an Earth Hour party!





Approximate reading time per page = 1 minute 8 What can we conclude from the
15 seconds
Average Reading Time = 48 minutes
above statistics about Love Our
(Note: Lover Our Earth magazine has 48 pages) Earth magazine?

Less than A. The average reader finds it
10 minutes
10% easy to read the magazine.
More than
50 minutes B. The minimum time spent
14% 30 - 40
minutes reading it is 30-40 minutes.
40%
40 - 60 C. The approximate reading
minutes time per page is more than
16%
1 minute.
10 - 30 minutes
20%

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