Part 1

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

JOB HUNTERS
RECRUITMENT AGENCY

Are you really satisfied with your job?

NO?
Are your talents and abilities ignored or unappreciated?
YES?
THEN CALL US!
We will introduce you to people who will really appreciate all your talents and skills.

1. What does this advertisement promise?

A A more suitable job for your abilities
B Talented customers for your business
C A promotion in your present job

MALAYSIA DAY CONTEST

CALLING ALL STUDENTS!
Express your thoughts about your country!
Attractive prizes await you.
Write an essay about about 500-700 words.
Contest is open to Malaysians aged from 13-17.
It runs from August 15th 2023 - September 30th 2023.
Closing date for entries: 30th September 2023.
Complete the form and submit at https:/www.msis.com.my/
Submission with incomplete entry form will be disqualified.

2. Which statement is true about the Malaysia Day Contest?

A. A participant needs to submit an entry form along with the essay.
B. Share your thoughts in the form available on the given website.
C. Everyone can participate, as long as they are Malaysians.
 Launching in December…

Customer Notice
Mark your calendar!
RENQO Square is officially opening this week and kicking off with a 3-day special
promotion. From the 22nd to 24th October, the first 500 customers to enter RENQO
Square each day will receive a goodie bag. Those who make a purchase of RM200 or
more in a single transaction will receive RENQO tote bag.

3. Which of the following is true about the notice?

A Customers can buy a RENQO tote bag for RM200.
B All customers will receive a goodie bag from 22nd to 24th October.
C The 3-day special promotion is limited to the first 500 customers each day.

In Small Ways

Wanted People who will make a difference

Qualifications Be educated enough to appreciate mankind
Job To serve humanity
To make life better for people in need
We are looking for people who can help to realise our vision. We intend to find out
the wishes of disadvantaged children below ten and make their dreams come true.
Their happiness will be our reward. Come, join us!

4. The advertisement above for those who

A are badly in need for a job
B are looking for a good pay
C wish to add joy to children in need

Residential door to door collection recycling project!

Focus of the Project: Dry, Mixed Recyclables
(Example: paper packaging, plastics and whatever recyclable)
Door to door collection will be done on Tuesdays.
10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Please separate the dry, mixed recyclables from residual waste and place them in
the bag provided.
We must be committed to tackle the issue of plastic pollution.
We must not allow our packaging to end up in landfills, especially plastics.

5. The notice says that

A residents can recycle all waste between 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. daily.
B door to door recyclable waste collection will take place on a weekly basis.
C residents must separate all plastic products from other waste materials.
6. Which of the following statements is true?
A Stacey does not want to count for her teachers.
B Stacey does not want to disappoint her teachers.
C Nabilah is going to replace Stacey to participate in the finals.

Come and join us!

RUN FOR FUN MARATHON
14th February (SUNDAY)
Registration:2nd – 10th February
Fee: RM20 per participant, free / complimentary T-shirt

Register now:
www.runforfunmarathon.com
Starting Point: Seremban City Park
@ 8 a.m.
Certificates for all runners

For more information call:

011 762 4837

7. From the advertisement, we know that all participants

A can register anytime convenient to them.
B will begin the run at Seremban City Park.
C can register online or via telephone calls.
 KOTA BHARU, July 25 – A free screening of the Malay blockbuster, Mat Kilau
took place in an NGO complex yesterday. Other than learning about the historical
moment of Malays standing up against British, people could also enjoy traditional
performances, ‘bekwoh’(feasts) and watch Muay Thai competitions. These
programmes were organized in the spirit of celebrating National Day.

8. Which is true about the news article?

A The event organiser intended to promote National Day celebration
B The film screening was organised by an NGO
C Visitors could join Muay Thai competition other than watching film.

Part 2
Questions 9 to 18
Read the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question, mark the correct
letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

A recent study indicates that students are on board (0) with e-Textbooks and welcome them
into their courses. CourseSmart surveyed more than 500 college students and (9) ____________
that students are completely dependent on technologies such as Readers, smartphones, laptops and
more to get through their daily college (10) _____________. Of the students surveyed, 98 percent
own a digital device and 85 percent reported that technology saves them time when studying. Many
instructors (11) __________ professors do what they can to help students cut down on textbook (12)
____________. Some, like History professor Paul Gilmore, do not require any textbooks at all.
Others put some copies on (13) ____________ at the library and some even allow (14)
_______________ editions to be used or prepare their own course materials and sell them at
minimal cost.

Even the California Legislature is weighing in on the cost of textbooks. The legislature is
introducing bills to cut the cost of introductory texts to (15) ___________ an open-source digital
library that would provide free online copies and printed ones for a maximum of $20. However,
there are many (16) ____________ who do not accept or allow electronic media in the classroom at
all.

Whether tablets are (17) ___________ or banned can also depend on the subject.
Mathematics, engineering and the sciences appear to favour the use of eTexbooks. English
education major Jose Ruiz also bought his iPad two semesters ago primarily to take advantage of
eTextbooks. “I use it for documents so I save money as I do not have to print stuff out. I have it
right there,” Ruiz said. I’ve bought four eBooks for this semester. And I plan to buy more next
semester. For one, they’re cheaper and you don’t have to carry these around. You have them all (18)
___________ one place”.
0 A of C towards
B with D without

9 A find C found
B finds D finding

10 A routine C practice
B pattern D drill

11 A or C either
B and D also

12 A prices C values
B fares D costs

13 A prolong C hold
B protract D postpone

14 A previous C soon
B prior D new

15 A generate C make
B create D build

16 A counsellors C demonstrators
B guidance D instructors

17 A accept C hold
B welcome D embraced

18 A in C above
B on D at
Part 3
Questions 19 -26
You are going to read an extract from an article. For questions 19 to 26, choose the correct answer (A,
B, C or D) and mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

A surprising number of people in the UK believe in ghosts. About 42 per cent of Britons think
ghosts actually exist. A survey by the National Opinion Poll found almost two-thirds of those in
Scotland and northern England admitted to having seen or felt the presence of a ghost. Those in the
south and older people had more doubts about the existence of ghosts. So, what is that makes people
feel this way? Some scientists think they may have the answer.
One theory is that people are prepared to believe in ghosts because of their knowledge of a
place. It is probable that the kind of stories they hear about a certain place encourage people to believe
in ghosts. When they hear scary stories about a place, people are more likely to feel scared when they
visit it. Some ancient castles and palaces have histories of murders and mysteries which feed the
imaginations of people who believe in ghosts. No wonder visitors to these places often expect them to
be haunted! Odd noises that would not worry visitors in their own homes suddenly appear quite spooky!
Scientists who carried out experiments with volunteers in Hampton Court Palace, England and
the South Bridge Vaults in Edinburgh, Scotland – two of the most famous haunted places in Britain-
reported some interesting results. They found that people’s strange experiences usually happened in the
same parts of the building. The scientists think that some people are affected by the environment of the
haunted building. It is the darkness, the cold, sudden drops in temperature and perhaps even some barely
noticeable noise that affect their bodies, creating the feeling in their minds that something is not ‘quite
right’.
Research has also shown a possible connection between magnetic fields and the feelings that a
place is haunted. Magnetic fields are areas that occur naturally but vary from place to place. Although
we cannot see the forces in these areas, it is possible that they have an effect on the human body. Tests
in laboratories have shown that small changes in magnetic fields can cause people to experience odd
feelings. This could explain why the places which volunteers felt were most haunted were also the areas
where there were the greatest changes in magnetic fields.
What about the feeling that some people report of a ghostly presence in the comfort of their
own home? Experts say many people’s experiences of ghosts are easy to explain. People often have
these experiences as they are falling asleep or waking up. In these situations, people are half asleep, half
awake and they see a face or a person near their bed. Sometimes these are people they recognise. These
are quite common experiences, a little like visions, or a sort of waking dream. Unlike dreams, there has
been little research into these experiences, so people often called them as ghosts.

19 In paragraph 1, which British people are most likely to believe in ghosts?

A Old people from all over Britain
B English scientists who study ghosts
C People who live in the south of England
D People in Scotland and the north of England

20 In paragraph 2, what causes visitors to find a place scary?

A They hear loud sounds.
B They have heard that it is haunted.
C They have never visited it before.
D They have studied ancient history.
21 The word ‘haunted’ in paragraph 3 means
A possessed
B anguished
C protracted
D ghost-ridden

22 The phrase odd feeling in paragraph 4 refers to

A emotions that never happened before
B emotions that odd people cause
C emotions that are not common
D emotions that are unusual

23 What happened to the volunteers in the experiments?

A They all saw ghosts.
B They started believing in ghosts.
C They became afraid of the dark.
D They found the same areas spooky.

24 Why are magnetic fields mentioned?

A They change when a ghost is near.
B They only occur in haunted places.
C They are weaker in ancient places.
D They may explain people’s odd experiences.

25 According to the writer, the ‘ghosts’ that people see are probably
A Imaginations of people who believe in ghosts
B Faces of people they recognise in their dreams
C Visions people see when they are half awake from their dreams
D People who haunt the comfort of their homes when they are sleeping

26 What is the main point of the text?

A Scientists can show that ghosts exist.
B Imagination causes strange experiences.
C People see ghosts when they are half asleep.
D There is not just one theory to explain ghosts.
PART 4

Question 27 – 32
You are going to read an article about teens saving the environment.
Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose for the sentences (A-H) to fit each
gap (27-32). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
For each question, mark the correct answer (A-H) on your answer sheet.

Teens Saving the Environment

16-year-old Nadav Ossendryver is the creator of Kruger Sightings, a website that

follows wildlife such as lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes and leopards in Kruger National Park
in South Africa. (27) . Nadav now collects information provided by visitors to
Kruger National Park, who use their mobile phones to send updates to Kruger Sightings when
they see one of the park’s many animals. (28) . The site also does its best to protect
rhinos from people who want to kill them for their valuable horns, which is a growing problem
at the park. It provides visitors with contact numbers to report such incidents.

Plastic is useful because it is strong and it lasts a long time. (29) . With 500
billion plastic bags being made every year and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch growing bigger
by the day, we clearly need a way to make the plastic break down faster. In 2009, that’s exactly
what 16-year-old student Daniel Burd did. (30) . He experimented with the
bacteria at different temperatures and managed to break down 43 per cent of the plastic in only
six weeks, a major scientific breakthrough.

In 2010, the US produced 2.4 million tons of e-waste, with a huge amount of that being
mobile phones. Jason Lin, a 15-year-old high school student, learnt about this problem at
school and set up a business to reduce e-waste by keeping old gadgets out of landfills. (31)
. People sell their old gadgets to Lin; he and his team then fix them and resell them
online. Although there are good e-cyclers like Lin, some just ship the waste to other countries.
(32) . With iReTron, comsumers make money on their gadgets, iReTron makes a
profit and electronics don’t end up in a landfill.
A Now, however, we do, so there is no excuse for continuing the destruction.

B The website started as a blog where Nadav wrote about the best places to see the
animals.

C Unfortunately, those qualities also make plastic a disaster for the environment because
it takes 1,000 years for these man-made material to break down.

D In 2011, he took the US to court for not doing enough to protect the atmosphere for
future generations.

E This lets other visitors find the animals more easily.

F He and his friends run an e-waste recycling business from their website iReTron.com.

G There, it becomes an environmental and health risk, creating deadly conditions

wherever it
Part 5
Question 33 -40
The following texts are taken from a brochure about some stores. Read the text and
answer the questions that follow.

LEAFY FRESH

We only sell fresh organic and hydroponic vegetables and fruit here. They are absolutely
chemical-free. Imported vegetables and fruits are sold at reasonable prices. You can get as
many types of vegetables and fruits that only grow during certain seasons all year round at
your friendly market!

BERRY CAKE AND PASTRY SHOP

We sell milk as well as different kinds of bread, cookies, pastries and cakes. Only organic
wheat, rye and barley are used as the ingredients. We also stock fresh goatand cow milk as
well as cheese made from these ingredients. Vegetarian cake is available upon request-
completely egg-free and sugar-free. Orders accepted with one week prior notice.

6-11 CONVENIENCE STORE

We are open from 6 am to 11 pm daily, selling freshly brewed coffee and tea, breakfast
snacks, newspapers, magazines, bread, soft drinks and snacks. Prices are reasonable and you
can also have your breakfast at our outlet which is equipped with a television and radio for
your convenience. Grab your healthy breakfast at 6-11 while catching up with the latest
news.

DIVA BOUTIQUE

We sell only branded clothes including jeans, evening gowns, wedding outfits and suits. Our
materials are all natural and the prices are reasonable. You can also custom-make desired
outfits and provide your own designs and specifications. We are open only on weekdays
from 9-5 pm.
DRINKS GALORE

We serve all kinds of drinks such as soft drinks, sodas and non-alcoholic drinks. There is
also a range of health drinks such as liquid chlorophyll, barley, vegetable and fruit juices.
We have both imported and local varieties. No additives or preservatives are used as
ingredients. Only natural organic drinks are sold. We areopen from Tuesday to Sunday
Question 33-36
Using the information in the brochure, answer each of the questions below. Which store
would be suitable for each of them? Write the name of the store in the space provided.

Statements Store
33. Miss Anjali is always rushing for work and
does nothave the time to prepare breakfast 6-11 convenience store
____________________

34. Puan Suria is very health-conscious since being

Drinks Galore
diagnosed with high sugar level. _____________________

35. Rafidah is really up-to-date with fashion and

loves denim. Diva boutique
__________________

36. Mrs. Hong loves vegetables but she is

Leafy fresh
allergic tochemicals. ____________________

Question 37- 40

Complete the note below using information from the text. Choose no more than
one word the text for each answer.

37. Breads made from Organic ingredient are healthy to be consumed.

38. If you want to buy vegetables, go to the

store that sells organic and hydroponic vegetables and fruits.

39. A good store always sells their goods at Reasonable price.

40. We must avoid eating too much processed food as they contain too much
Sugar
_______________ and additives.