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KERTAS PERCUBAAN SPM 2023

PENANG CHINESE GIRLS’ PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL
SPM PAPER 1 READING

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SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

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KERTAS 1

1 ½ jam 1 Jam 30 Minit

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ARAHAN

1. Tulis nombor kad pengenalan dan angka giliran anda pada ruang yang disediakan.
2. Kertas peperiksaan ini mengandungi lima bahagian: Bahagian 1, Bahagian 2, Bahagian 3,
Bahagian 4 dan Bahagian 5.
3. Jawab semua bahagian dalam kertas peperiksaan ini.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Write your I.C. number and index number in the space provided.
2. This question paper consists of five sections: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5.
3. Answer all sections in this question paper.

Name : ______________________________ Class : _________________

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Part 1
Questions 1 to 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 on your answer sheet.

Library Opening Hours

Perdana Library and Teratai Library are open 24 hours during the semester. Students will
need to have their campus card in order to access the 24-hour self-service library.

You can find out when the library is open by:

 reading the notices outside the library
 looking at the library’s website
 picking up leaflets
 asking a member of the library staff

For further enquiries, please email us at libraryenquiry@perdana.com

1. From the notice above, we know that

A. the library will inform students of its events.
B. only students of the university are allowed to enter the library.
C. students are only allowed to enter the library during the semester.

REBANA SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship is for candidates to be sponsored for undergraduate studies in prestigious

colleges and universities, locally and overseas.

This is subject to:

 the academic performance of the student.
 achieving minimum 8As (A/A+) in the SPM examination.
 prior to application, ensure you are eligible to work in the country where the
scholarship programme is offered.
 candidate’s willingness to pursue A-levels at selected educational institutions.
 strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular activities.

2. The purpose of the advertisement is

A. to demand that candidates apply for the scholarship in order to get a job.
B. to tell candidates that they need to accept any universities offered to them.
C. to inform candidates that their application is only subject to academic achievements.

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Wildlife
This Photo by Unknown Author
is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
Let’s get wild

The killing will stop when the demand ends. The trade in
endangered species exists because people are willing to
buy the products. The trade will only end when the demand
stops. Don’t buy products that use wildlife parts, no matter
if they are fashion accessories, or beauty or medicinal
products.

3. The article above aims at

A. Conserving wildlife.
B. Stopping illegal trade.
C. Educating the public about consumerism.

What’s for Lunch?

Durians for Sale

If you are living in the Klang Valley and would like to try out some traditional durian
varieties grown by the Temuan community in Selangor, do check out this new website:
https://bijibumidurian.com

HOW TO ORDER:
1. Head to our website.
2. Add to cart.
3. Make your payment.
4. Select a suitable delivery date.
5. ENJOY!

However, delivery areas are limited to certain locations within the Klang Valley due to
travel restrictions. Delivery charges apply but fees are waived for orders above RM190.

4. Which of the following statements is true about the website?

A. Customers can call the website in order to make orders.
B. Customers from all over the Klang Valley can purchase the durians.
C. Customers who order durians worth RM200 will qualify for free delivery.

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Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life

by Nick Vujicic

Born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic overcame his disabilities to live an
independent, rich, fulfilling, and ‘ridiculously good” life. He also serves as a
role model for anyone seeking true happiness. As an international successful
motivational speaker, Nick eagerly spreads his message of hope and
positivity: the most important goal is to find your life’s purpose and to never
give up, despite whatever difficulties or seemingly impossible odds that stand
in your way. I like how he encourages the reader by showing how he learned
to accept what he could not control and focus instead on what he could.

5. Which of the following statements is true about the book review?

A. Those who learn to control and focus in life will live a good life.
B. No matter what challenges life throws at you, you should persevere.
C. The author is a popular role model for many successful and happy people.

Dear Jake and Harry,

I worked long hours today and came home to find the living room in a mess. Please
pick up your things and don’t leave them everywhere. I need to go to bed now and I hope
to find everything is in its place tomorrow.
Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

Mum
6. From the message, we can say that
A. The mother wants her sons to clean up the house.
B. The mother was very angry when she returned home.
C. The mother appreciates her sons’ cooperative nature.

E-BOOKS ARE HERE TO STAY!

Five Reasons to Switch to E-books Now!

 Save trees
 Carry all your ‘books’ in your phone
 Keep your bag light
 Some titles can be downloaded for free
 Never worry about losing your books ever again.

7. Which of the following statements is true?

A. E-books are more expensive alternatives to physical books.
B. E-books are less environmentally friendly.
C. E-books are much easier to manage.

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Now Hiring!
Junior Mobile Game Developer

Looking for an opportunity to work for an exciting domestic mobile game company? Join
our mission and be a game changer!

Responsibilities:
 Brainstorm and plan for new games
 Design user-friendly mobile games
 Fix and repair any bugs

Requirements:
 Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
 Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Apply in person during business hours and bring along your resume.

8. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Candidates must be trained in Information Technology (IT).
B. Candidates with previous work experience are preferred.
C. Candidates must apply online during working hours.

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.

Delivery Services

During the global pandemic lockdown in 2020, many people were forced to stay (0) at home.
As a result, food delivery services were in high demand. With the dine-in restrictions,
restaurant owners (9) _________ list their service in food delivery applications such as Food
Panda and GrabFood or hire a runner or two to deliver food to customers at home. Food
delivery services became their alternative to (10) ________ their business afloat. This helped
restaurants to survive in the long term.

Food runners are originally server assistants in restaurants. They make sure food (11)
________ the kitchen and gets dropped off at the customers’ delivery addresses quickly and
safely, especially during peak hours. However, Malaysian food runners (12) ________
motorcycles or cars to deliver food to the patrons’ doorstep. Outside the eateries, you may
find a few of them sitting around, (13) ________ to their phone screens while waiting for
their orders. Rain or shine, they make sure your food is being (14) ________ to you. For a
small fee, you save (15) ________ the trouble of getting into the car to get food.
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As more Malaysians adopt pets to prevent loneliness, pet adoption websites have also (16)
________ up everywhere. Another kind of runners have started operating – they deliver
animals like cats and dogs from one home to another. If a stray cat advertised on a social
media site is out of reach, there are plenty of pet taxis you can hire to deliver your pet right to
your doorstep. Most pet taxis (17) ________ travel inter-state. Some services also offer pet
boarding, house sitting, pet daycare and even pet grooming. While most food runners are
young males, pet taxi services are mainly (18) ________ by young ladies, giving them
opportunities to earn extra income.

0 A. in B. at C. on D. with

9 A. all B. both C. either D. neither

10 A. keep B. kept C. keeps D. keeping

11 A. send B. walk C. leaves D. abandon

12 A. hop on B. hop off C. take on D. take off

13 A. stuck B. glued C. attached D. addicted

14 A. deliver B. delivers C. delivered D. delivering

15 A. itself B. myself C. himself D. yourself

16 A. crop B. crops C. cropped D. cropping

17 A. can B. must C. could D. should

18 A. run B. ran C. runs D. running

Part 3
Questions 19 to 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.

As an Asian working abroad as a lecturer, I often discuss with my students whether teenagers
should be allowed to make decisions regarding their future. Most of my Asian students
disagree, as they do not get the chance to decide what to do with their lives. However, my
Caucasian students feel that there shouldn't be any debates about it. To them, this is the most
natural thing. Most of them are even expected to find their own path in life by the age of 19

Teenagers, in my opinion, are capable of making sound decisions for their future if they were
given the opportunity to 'start small' since young. Most of my friends who are in boarding
schools in Johor were trained to make decisions by their parents. They were gradually given
more control of their lives as they grew older. From choosing their own bikes at five to
deciding which school they want to go to at twelve; they had to weigh the pros and cons, with
sound advice from their families. At the end of the day, they made their own decisions. If the
bicycle broke down before time, they would be reminded to consider all factors when

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deciding on a purchase in the future. Most importantly, they recalled fondly how the adults
dealt with their regrets and disappointments. This helped them build their self-confidence.

As they grew up, more decisions were entrusted upon them and more opportunities given to
learn from mistakes. This gradual shift in power (from parent to child) provided them with
the time and space to accept the consequences of making wrong choices. I have also
witnessed some of them learning the hard way from their mistakes and becoming more
cautious in making the next decision. Adopting this decision-making process from a young
age, I believe, is the way to go! It will help them as they step into adulthood later on in life.

Nevertheless, it is important for parents and family members to keep teenagers well-
informed. This can be done by giving them as much information as possible and presenting
them with possible consequences if they make the wrong ones. Face-to-face discussions on
the details, benefits, risks and expected outcomes of each choice is a great method to help
them make better decisions. Everyone loves listening to the experience of others; so parents
can also share their personal experience with their teenaged children to help them learn from
the past and avoid making the same mistakes. It is also important to make teenagers realise
that there is no perfect decision, as every decision usually involves trade-offs-all they need to
do is choose the better one of two options. Having unrealistic expectations may affect their
self-confidence in the future.

I also have friends who grew up with uninvolved and absent parents. In both situations, my
friends grew up without much emotional, physical and mental support from their family
members. However, most of them turned out to be independent and successful in life.
Knowing that they had no one else to blame but themselves made them wiser and more
careful.

Furthermore, many teenagers today already have good exposure from young-travels abroad,
charities and even making friends from all over the world. Exchanging opinions with people
from all walks of life helps teenagers develop their personalities and discover themselves
from an early age. This allows them to understand themselves better. The Internet and social
media platforms may broaden the perspective of young, eager minds and prepare them for the
future. Many Asian parents with traditional parenting styles prefer their children to pursue
courses that could secure high-paying jobs such as law and accountancy. However, many
teenagers know that soft skills are more useful in the future. They may have better prospects
pursuing their own interests, making full use of their talent and personal strengths. In this
case, determined and street-smart teenagers may have the advantage and may be able to make
better decisions. Nevertheless, this does not mean that parental involvement is no longer
needed. Parents may provide teenagers with emotional and even financial support to give
them a head start in life.

19. In paragraph 1, why does the writer use the phrase this is the most natural thing?
A. His Caucasian students do not like having debates.
B. His Caucasian students have to make their own decisions.
C. His Caucasian students have to leave home at the age of nineteen.
D. His Caucasian students are so used to making decisions on their own.

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20. In paragraph 2, what did the writer’s friends remember the most?
A. The fact that they got to choose their own bicycle.
B. The fact that they were given options to choose from.
C. The way they were allowed to make small decisions at a young age.
D. They way their family helped them cope with regrets and disappointments.

21. In paragraph 3, how did the writer describe his friends who made the wrong decisions?
A. They became discouraged.
B. They became more careful.
C. They accepted the outcome.
D. They felt very disappointed.

22. In paragraph 4, what is the best way to help teenagers make informed choices?
A. By discussing all the benefits, risks and possible outcomes.
B. By making them realise that not all decisions are perfect.
C. By providing them as much information as possible.
D. By sharing famous people’s personal experiences.

23. What is the effect of having unrealistic expectations when making decisions?
A. Ruin teenagers’ ideal world.
B. Damage teenagers’ self-confidence.
C. Teenagers may not be able to forgive themselves.
D. Teenagers may blame themselves if things go wrong.

24. In paragraph 5, what is the secret behind the writer’s friends’ success?
A. They realise no one will love them.
B. They realise no one will blame them.
C. They realise no one will protect them.
D. They realise no one will back them up.

25. How does the writer feel about Asian parents’ expectations?
A. Relieved as they do not trust their children blindly.
B. Grateful that they do not let their children ruin their own lives.
C. Cautious as their traditional view may clash with their children’s.
D. Sceptical as they may influence their children’s view of the world.

26. What is the purpose of the writer writing this article?

A. To coax teenagers to be more independent.
B. To persuade parents to trust their children more.
C. To guide parents on how to train their children to make decisions.
D. To discourage parents from letting their children decide their own future.

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Part 4
Questions 27 to 32

You are going to read an article about a writer’s new leisure activity. Six sentences have been
removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (27
to 32). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

My New Hobby

Everyday leisure activities like going to the cinemas and window shopping at the malls are
becoming less possible since the start of the pandemic. Today, many Malaysians are going for
simpler and solitary activities like walking and hiking. These activities can be done alone and
not in big groups. My family and I decided to try out cycling

We started off renting bikes at a nearby bike shop which offers varied rental periods for
different types of bicycles. There are bicycles for different trails and routes but they can be
very expensive. 27 My father already owned a second-hand cyclocross bike that he
could cycle on a wide range of terrain.

Our first ride was in Kuala Kubu Bharu, which is 70 km away from the capital city of Kuala
Lumpur. We travelled there on a KTM train with our bikes, which was really exciting! After
30 minutes, we got off at Serendah Komuter station and began cycling on a single lane trunk
road until we reached rows of old colonial-style buildings. 28 They also shared the
fascinating history of the sleepy town, which was once a thriving British outpost.

Soon, we stopped over at a local cafe for a short break – a shophouse decorated with various
kinds of antique clocks. 29 Then, we cycled up a further 12 kilometres to reach The
Sticks, a popular camping spot, where we wanted to spend the night.

After the weekend getaway, my confidence grew and several episodes of flat tyres later, I was
ready to purchase my own bike. 30 Having spent a lot on those accessories, I
promised to be committed to this new hobby to get my money's worth. There were some
accidents involving cyclists reported lately and my parents always remind me of the basic
etiquette.
31 Some cyclists enjoy the scenery too much that they often neglect looking out for
cars on both sides, and potholes too! I get worried when I see cyclists stopping in front of
cars at the traffic lights instead of keeping to the side.

Now, I ride regularly and have been on long-distance rides to many beautiful places with
groups of like-minded nature-lovers and bicycle enthusiasts 32 Most importantly, I
have met so many incredible people whom I shared beautiful memories with while exploring
the hidden gems in Malaysia.

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A. By then, there were already a new set of rules and guidelines for cyclists – a helmet,
front and rear backlights and a bell are compulsory.

B.
Being a timid beginner, I rented a foldable bike while my mother went for a hybrid.

C.
Since most roads have good shoulders, cyclists should not ride too close to vehicles.

D.
Apart from cycling in a row, we must ride with traffic and not against it.

E.
We had the best curry puffs which we ordered from the bakery opposite.

F. Cycling for two to four hours a week can help build your muscles and increase your
stamina.

G.
It was a nostalgic ride for my parents who had spent their childhood there.

H.
As a bonus, I lost some weight and even developed some muscles.

Part 5
Questions 33 to 40

We interviewed six teenagers about what the TikTok app means to them. Read the texts
below and answer the questions that follow.

Teens on TikTok App

A-MARINA, 16 years old

Many parents don't like the TikTok app and think that it is a waste of time. Luckily, my
parents are sporting enough to allow us to download the app. They supervise my siblings'
account and select the kinds of videos to watch. They even list songs that we can listen to,
and mostly they are songs we already know from the radio. Sometimes, our parents even
join us for a dance. I never knew my parents can be so fun and hip!

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B-HUI LENG, 15 years old

My parents did not care much about the app but once they discovered that they could
use the points accumulated from TikTok, they became very excited. My parents are very
much into shopping Do you know that we can redeem TikTok points for shopping
coupons? So, we invite family and friends to join us on the app to collect more points. My
science teachers upload many educational videos because they know that TikTok is our
favourite app.

C-SAIF, 17 years old

Until now I can't believe that my grandmother is on TikTok too, and she was the
headmistress of a prestigious school. There are so many informative videos on the app
that teach us life skills. For example, how to take care of our vehicles and even cooking
tips. Her favourite TikToker is the TikTok doctors who helped her overcome her insomnia.
She is also into home décor now, thanks to the app!

D-JASON, 15 years old

I'm an only child and my parents are always busy with work. Despite my introvert nature,
I want to be a singer and TikTok is the perfect place for music lovers like me. It is the one
app where new songs are being constantly released. I have made friends with many
teens like me who express ourselves through the app.

E-NANTHINI, 14 years old

My mother has been struggling to lose weight. She finally lost 10 kg after downloading
the Tik Tok app. There are thousands of fitness videos and they are very easy to follow,
not to mention a lot of fun! She is calmer and happier now. Her favourite bashtags are
also #studytipsguru where she learned many teaching tips to help with my siblings’
homework.

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F-ZAIDI, 17 years old

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I don't do any dance moves nor post any videos there. As an aspiring app developer, I'm
interested to learn how TikTok became the most popular app in the world today.
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Questions 33 to 36

Which paragraph (A-F) describes the following experiences of using TikTok app?
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
Statements Paragraph
3
I am fascinated with how the app appeals to the public.
3

3 I am glad that my family members benefit emotionally from the

4 app.

3
I can get updates of the latest music artistes there.
5

3
Any mobile apps are safe with parental guidance.
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Questions 37 to 40

Complete the notes below using the information from the text. Choose no more than one word
from the passage for each answer.
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

What can we learn from the TikTok app

 Millions of people download the TikTok app and become addicted to it because it allows
them to (37) __________________ their emotions and create their own content.
 Many sceptical parents would be surprised to find out that there are also many (38)
___________________ videos on the app too.
 To spend quality time together, (39) ______________________ family members even
join young people on the app.
 One tip to make your content more popular is by including trending (40)
_____________________ .

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