Code 1

1. According to paragraph 1, why did Wendy and Aileen want to go for a trip?
A. They were committed people.
B. They wanted to earn their rest.
C. They were under much stress to do so.
D. They wanted to take a break from work.
2. The pronoun “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. Going to Bangkok for a trip
B. Having a relaxing holiday
C. Finding cheap discounts in Bangkok
D. Discussing the holiday plans
3. Why did they decide not to spend a holiday in Bangkok?
A. They could buy cheap items there.
B. The local foods were expensive.
C. It was difficult to ask for the way there.
D. It had too many people and too much traffic.
4. Which of the following pieces of information is NOT true of the cruise to Malaysia?
A. All meals were provided on the cruise.
B. They had to go onshore to buy food.
C. The cruise offered many forms of entertainment.
D. Aileen would feel uncomfortable during the cruise.
5. Why does the author mention such activities as “swim in the pool, watch movies in the cinema onboard or play sports” in the passage?
A. To show Aileen’s favorite pastimes
B. To indicate activities Wendy and Aileen required
C. To give examples of activities the cruise offered
D. To emphasize the lack of entertainment onboard
6. The word “drawback” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. benefit
B. disadvantage
C. production
D. recreation
7. Wendy considered visiting Perth mainly _______.
A. to visit the vineyards
B. to visit the nougat factories
C. because she had cousins living there
D. because it was a quick trip
8. How would Wendy’s cousins help them if they visited Perth?
 A. Be their tour guides
B. Let Wendy and Aileen stay at their home
C. Help them buy nougats at reasonable prices
D. Drive them to the vineyards
11. Why does she say she was quite unique in her family?
A. She started gardening when she was younger than her brother and sister.
B. She was the only one who really loved gardening.
C. She had more money to spend on the garden than the others.
D. Everyone else in her family liked gardening more than her.
12. Why did she collect wild flowers when she was a child?
A. She liked being outside in the countryside.
B. She wanted to do well in science at school.
C. She enjoyed finding new flowers she hadn’t seen before.
D. She wanted to have a big collection of dried flowers at home.
13. The word them in paragraph 1 refers to ________.
A. her brother and sister
B. the wild flowers
C. the books
D. the names of flowers
14. What does she mean when she says, ‘You never really know how it will turn out in the end’?
A. You can’t predict how successful your plans for the garden will be.
B. You don’t know what the weather will be like.
C. You can’t have a beautiful garden all the time.
D. You don’t know exactly if the plants will grow.
15. The word rewarding in paragraph 2 is closest meaning to _________.
A. pleasing
B. stressful
C. effective
D. hard
16. Why does she think gardening is challenging?
A. Sometimes your ideas don’t work out the way you planned.
B. There is a lot to learn and think about.
C. It takes a long time to plant new things.
D. You have to spend time travelling around and looking at other people’s gardens.
17. Which of the following does she not say is a negative point of gardening?
A. The weather controls when you can and can’t do gardening.
B. It is hard work.
 C. Sometimes it can be boring.
D. It is not nice to be outside when it is cold.
18. The word frustrating in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. comfortable
B. exciting
C. annoying
D. surprising
21. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The importance of the number zero
B. The history of counting
C. The tools used by ancient people to count
D. A new invented counting system
22. According to paragraph 1, the first signs of counting were found in _______.
A. tallies
B. sheep
C. rocks
D. animal bones
23. The phrase “keep track of” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. account for
B. preserve
C. describe
D. line up
24. Which of the following was used to show numbers in Egypt’s counting system?
A. tallies
B. pictographs
C. pebbles
D. an inverted U
25. The time-keeping system (60 seconds in a minute) is mentioned as an example of the base numbers used by_______.
A. Egyptians
B. Indians
C. Arabians
D. Babylonians
26. The author mentions “the number 236” in order to _______.
A. illustrate the importance of the zero in the place-value system
B. explain how the Arabs invented Arabic numerals
C. identify the first numeral that was written with place values
D. show a number that does not contain a zero
27. The author’s description of zero mentions which of the following?
A. It was invented by the Babylonians.
B. It was first expressed with Roman numerals.
C. It was needed to make place values accurate.
D. It was used widely by 3000 B.C.
28. When did the “0” digit become popularly used?
A. About 3000 B.C.
B. About 650 AD
C. About 236 AD
D. About 200 B.C.
29. According to the passage, all of the following are true about place values EXCEPT ______.
A. They were invented by the Babylonians
B. They show the value of each digit in a multiple-digit number
C. They allowed calculations with written numerals
D. They were included in the system of Roman numerals
30. The word “supplanted” in the passage is closest in meaning to______.
A. replaced
B. revised
C. reinforced
D. resurrected
Code 2
1. The teachings of Confucius ______________.
A. came from God
B. were about life after death
C. were about God
D. were about this world
2. What is the most suitable heading for paragraph 2?
A. Where he lived
B. Who he is
C. When he was born
D. Why people follow him
3. We know the teachings of Confucius because ___________.
A. his followers wrote them down
B. people told them to each other
C. they were made into songs
D. Confucius is still living
4. Look at the four squares in paragraph 4 that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage.
 They were only a part of the world around them.
Where would the sentence best fit?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
5. The teachings of Confucius were most famous ________________.
A. when he was young
B. after he died
C. while he worked for the emperor
D. when he was still a teacher
6. Because many people followed his teachings ____________.
A. he became the leader of China
B he travelled to many foreign countries
C. his birthday became a holiday
D he wrote many books
7. People could find peace and happiness when they ____________.
A. knew their place in the world
B. did not have a family
C. could be free of the world
D. were better than other people
8. It could be inferred from the passage that family members must ____________.
A. try to live by themselves
B. know their correct place
C. follow their own ideas
D. lead the others
11. Which institution organized MIHTE 2012?
A. Malaysia International Healthcare Travel Expo and Conference
B. Malaysia’s medical tourism industry
C. Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council
D. local and international exhibitors
12. The pronoun “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. Malaysia
B. game
C. attendee
D. tourism
13. Which of the following is true of MIHTE 2012 and Malaysia’ medical tourism?
 A. Malaysia’s medical tourism has never been recognized by IMTJ Market Analysis.
B. It was the first time MIHTE was held in Malaysia.
C. More than 1.300 representatives from 84 countries attended MIHTE 2012.
D. Medical tourism was exercised in Malaysia before Korea.
14. Why does the author mention English, infrastructure and government institutions in paragraph 3?
A. to show what aspects Malaysia should improve
B. to identify Malaysia’s weaknesses
C. to show Malaysia’s advantages in the international market
D. to emphasize Malaysia’s power
15. Where are “250 million people” stated in paragraph 3 from?
A. Indonesia
B. Bangladesh
C. the Middle East
D. Malaysia
16. Which institution established the standards for Malaysian hospitals?
A. the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health
B. the Ministry of Health
C. the Act of Parliament
D. the International Society for Quality in Health Care
17. Malaysian government has supported its medical tourism in all of the following ways EXCEPT _______.
A. offering tax incentives
B. providing medical equipment
C. removing restrictions in licensing foreign specialists
D. easing visa restrictions
18. The word “proactive” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. aggressive
B. anxious
C. lively
D. enthusiastic
21. What is the topic of the passage?
A. The search for intelligent life
B. Conditions necessary for life
C. Characteristics of extraterrestrial life
D. Life in our solar system
22. Which is the best place for the following sentence?
“Water is an important solvent involved in many biological processes.”
A. [1]
 B. [2]
C. [3]
D. [4]
23. All of the following are mentioned in the passage as necessary for the development of life except _______________.
A. rock
B. carbon
C. oxygen
D. water
24. The word “which” in paragraph 3 refers to _______________.
A. star
B. zone
C. region
D. planet
25. It can be inferred from the paragraph 3 that _______________.
A. the Earth is in the sun’s habitable zone
B. the Earth is tidally locked to the sun
C. the sun varies in its luminosity
D. variations in luminosity help life to develop
26. The word “sustain” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by __________.
A. assist
B. have
C. need
D. experience
27. Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the bold sentence in the passage?
A. Because of their nearness, habitable planets orbiting smaller stars usually have either constant daylight or constant night.
B. The habitable zones of smaller stars are so close to the star that planets within them do not spin.
C. One problem with some stars is that their habitable zones are tidally locked into either light or darkness.
D. Some stars become tidally locked, so that they only shine light on one side of a planet.
28. In order for life to develop, a planet’s orbit must NOT be _______________.
A. stable
B. very close to another planet’ s orbit
C. on the same planet as another planet’ s orbit
D. less wide than the star’s habitable zone
29. It can be inferred from paragraph 4 that _______________.
A. most stars have more than two planets in their habitable zones
B. no star has more than two planets in its habitable zone
C. it is not possible for a star to have three planets with life on them
 D. for life to develop, a star must have at least two planets in its habitable zone
30. The phrase “wipe out” in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by __________.
A. harm
B. destroy
C. find
D. strike
Code 3
1. The word “panting” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. Breathing quickly
B. Longing for
C. Whispering
D. Speaking
2. Why might the author have discussed the difference between Charlie and Lila in paragraph 2?
A. To show the reader how much Charlie loves his sister, Lila
B. To show the reader that Charlie does not get excited easily
C. To show the reader that Lila is a better student than Charlie
D. To show the reader that Lila is more interesting than Charlie
3. Which two things does the author contrast in paragraph 2?
A. Charlie’s and Lila’s personalities
B. Charlie’s and Lila’s voices
C. Charlie’s and Lila’s looks
D. Charlie’s and Lila’s tastes in clothes
4. What can be inferred from paragraph 3?
A. Charlie felt unhappy and worried about what might be happening.
B. Charlie felt curious and scared about what might be happening.
C. Charlie did not feel excited or eager to see what was happening.
D. Charlie felt enthusiastic and pleased about what was happening.
5. What tiny furry thing did Charlie find outside of his bedroom?
A. A rat
B. A mouse
C. A kitten
D. A puppy
6. Which of the following shows Charlie’s excitement about the new puppy?
A. Charlie groaned as he rolled out of bed to see what was happening in the hall.
B. Charlie did not stop Lila from jumping around him in circles and chanting.
C. Charlie hugged the puppy to his chest and let it lick his face.
D. Charlie looked down at the puppy as it head-butted his ankles.
7. What is the main idea of the story?
A. Charlie and Lila are brother and sister, but they are very different.
B. Charlie is not the kind of kid who screams and gets excited about things.
C. Lila gets very excited because her family gets a new puppy.
D. Charlie meets and immediately loves his family’s new puppy.
8. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.
Lila was always excited about everything, ________ Charlie didn’t scream and shout and get excited about things.
A. because
B. but
C. so
D. then

11. Which of the following rivers was the Ancient Indian civilization located near?
A. South Indian River
B. Indus River
C. Harappan River
D. Mehrgarh River
12. The word “nomadic” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. settled
B. wandering
C. stable
D. firm
13. Which of the following is not a name for the Ancient Indian Civilization?
A. Harappan Civilization
B. Ancient India
C. South Asian Civilization
D. Indus Valley Civilization
14. Ancient India is referred to as Harappan Civilization because _______.
A. it is named after one of its cities
B. it is one of the earliest civilizations for humanity
C. it is located towards the southwest of Harappa
D. it showed similarities to other civilizations at the time
15. Which of the following is not known about Ancient Indian Civilization?
A. building structure
B. society structure
C. farming habits
D. religious leaders
16. Why does the author mention the Great Bath in paragraph 5?
A. To give an example of the similarity between Harappan Civilization and other civilizations.
B. To give an example of the difference between Harappan Civilization and other civilizations.
C. To give an example of a common structure in Harappan Civilization.
D. To give an example of a small structure in Harappan Civilization.
17. How were the city structures made?
A. Early concrete methods
B. Clay bricks from a kiln
C. Stones found locally
D. Wood carpenters
18. The author mentions all of the following as farming products of Ancient Indian Civilization EXCEPT _______.
A. wheat
B. dates
C. melons
D. cacao

21. Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?

A. Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness.
B. Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness.
C. Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism.
D. Originality, freshness, and astonishment.
22. Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of ______.
A. amusing people all the time
B. educating ordinary people
C. spreading Western ideas
D. political propaganda in wartime
23. The major differences between Chinese cartoons and Western cartoons come from their ______.
A. purposes
B. values
C. nationalities
D. styles
24. The passage is intended to present ______.
A. a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over
B. an opinion about how cartoons entertain people
C. an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
D. a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
25. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
 A. An Excellent Way of Spreading Cartoons
B. A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People
C. Cartoons as a Way of Educating People
D. Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons
26. In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at ______.
A. spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world
B. bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world
C. illustrating the truth of Chinese great men’s famous sayings
D. disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world
27. The word “imbalance” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons
B. the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East
C. the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture
D. the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons
28. Which of the following is most likely the traditional subject of Chinese cartoons?
A. The stories and features of the lives of great men the world over.
B. The illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China.
C. The philosophies and sayings of ancient Chinese thinkers.
D. Jokes and other kinds of humour in political and social matters.
29. The word “barriers” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. purposes
B. obstacles
C. successes
D. elements
30. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. Language barriers restricted cartoons.
B. Cartoons will replace other forms of writing.
C. Western cartoons always have a serious purpose.
D. Cartoons can serve various purposes.