NAMA : _________________________________ TINGKATAN : __________________

SMK BANDAR BARU SUNGAI LONG

43000 KAJANG SELANGOR.

PENTAKSIRAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2023

TINGKATAN 1

MATA PELAJARAN: BAHASA INGGERIS KOD KERTAS : 12/1

MASA: 1 JAM 15 MINIT

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

ARAHAN :
1. Buka kertas soalan ini apabilla diberitahu.
2. Kertas peperiksaan ini mengandungi lima bahagian yang terdiri daripada 40 soalan. Baca arahan
bagi setiap soalan dengan teliti.
3. Tulis nama dan tingkatan pada ruang yang disediakan.
4. Jawab kesemua soalan an jawapan anda hendaklah diletakkan pada ruangan yang disediakan.
5. Kertas soalan ini hendaklah diserahkan kepada pengawas peperiksaan pada akhir peperiksaan.

UNTUK KEGUNAAN PEMERIKSA

BAHAGIAN MARKAH PENUH MARKAH DIPEROLEHI
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JUMLAH 40

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KERTAS INI MENGANDUNGI 10 HALAMAN BERCETAK

Part 1
Question 1 to 8.
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answers A, B or C.
For each question, blacken the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet.

1.The poster informs us that

A. the use of straws will be reduced in schools.
B. there will be no straws given with the drinks at the school canteen.
C. we have to work together to get the straws from the school canteen.

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 For mountain lovers, Malaysia has Cameron Highland that
can offer a fantastic holiday experience unlike any other
places. This beautiful holiday destination will welcome you
with emerald green hills and sprawling farms that will make
your vacation in Malaysia truly unforgettable.

2. Cameron Highland is a place for

A. building sprawling farms.
B. those who love to visit hilly areas.
C. people who love farming in green hills.

3. According to the headline,

A. robots are now delivering food.
B. robots are roaming the streets.
C. there is a lack of food.

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4. Farah spoke to Brandon to
A. ask for financial advice.
B. tell him that Success Bank gives high interest rates.
C. ask why he decided to open a savings account at Success Bank.

To: dina@mail.com
From: luoisa@mail.com
Subject: Useful seminar
Hi Dina,
I would just like to inform you that there will be a seminar on financial tips for students. It will be
held at our school on 15 April. It’s from 2.30 p.m. until 4.00 p.m. The seminar is free. If you’re
interested, just send an email to Puan Koh at koh@mail.com to register. I have already registered.

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5. Luoisa wrote the email to Dina to
A. tell her about the seminar.
B. remind Dina to attend the seminar.
C. ask Dina to email Puan Koh for more information.

6. The Singing Competition is

A. ending at 7.00 p.m.
B. for primary school children.
C. organized by a record company.

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7. Customers
A. can only order takeaway beginning 1 January.
B. will pay for containers provided by the restaurant.
C. will get a discount if they bring their own containers.

8. The banner people to visit Ehsan Forest.

A. invites
B. reminds
C. encourages

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 (8 marks)
Part 2
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided.

Saving
Saving money is (0) easy than you think. The first thing you need to do is to set a goal. It could
be anything from (9) get a new phone to planning a trip with your friends. Then you need to calculate how
much you need to save up to reach your goal. Once you have (10) determines the amount, figure out how
much you can save each week. Then separate your spending money (11) with your savings money. One way
to ensure that you keep (12) any money aside is to save before you spend. This will get you into the regular
saving habit.
Before spending, you need to ask yourself whether it is a ‘need’ (13) and a ‘want’. One way to do
this is to keep a spending diary. Keep a notebook (14) when you track all your expenses. You can then look
back and see where all your money went. Did you actually spend your money wisely? Be honest with (15)
ourselves.
Finally, you can also earn money to help you achieve your goals more (16) quick. You can do odd
jobs around the house for a small fee, sell your preloved items, or get creative and sell your own products.

Example:

0 easier

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(8 marks)

Part 3
Read the text below and complete the following table with no more than three words and/or a number
from the text for each answer.

Trash for Cash

brought to you by The Green Society, Hulu Langat

Duration: 1st – 31st March 2023

Collection Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Kajang

Rules:

Total number of members in each team should not be more than 10.

Each team to collect the highest amount of recyclable materials over in one month.

Only recyclable items such as paper, glass, plastic and aluminium cans accepted for the competition.

All recyclable items must be sorted and kept in the areas allocated for each team.

Judging will take place on 1st April at 9.00 a.m. and results will be announced on the same day.

The team that collects the most recyclable items in weight will win attractive cash prizes.

Interested participants are to submit their application forms to Department of Environment, Kajang Town Council by 28 February.

Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.tradetrashforcash.gov

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 Name of competition 17.

Organiser 18.

Duration of competition 19.

Maximum number of team 20.

members

Application forms can be 21.

obtained from

Deadline of application 22.

Winners will be notified on 23.

Winners will receive 24.

( 8 marks)

Part 4

Read the text and answer the questions that follow.

For 25 to 28, write True or False for every statement given.

For 29 to 32, choose no more than five words and/or number from the text for each answer.

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25. Belanga Café is having a promotion on 31 August.

26. Only Malaysian dishes are available.

27. The set meal includes three items.

28. Customers should make a reservation before coming.

29. The set meal is suitable for persons.

30. You will get extra discount if you wear on the day.

31. Customers can participate in when they come to the café.

32. If you make a post on your , you are encouraged to use the hashtag.

(8 marks)

Part 5

You are going to read a speech about dealing with stress.

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Four sentences have been removed from the speech. Choose from the sentences (A - D) to fit each gap.

Ways to Deal with Stress

Good morning, teachers and students. Let me begin by expressing many thanks to Mr Finnn, the school
counsellor for inviting me to be here today. Seeing you reminds me of how it was when I was around your
age.

When I was a student, I used to feel very stressed. I did not share my problems with anyone. I was
afraid they would laugh at me because I was only teenager. However, I was not just a teenager.

(33) . Therefore, as a former teen and the Director of BE Wellness Centre, I am

here to share with you two simple ways to relieve stress.

First, remember B and B. The first B is back for step back. (34) .

Sometimes doing the same thing over and over again can be stressful. For example, it might be good to
take a break after spending many hours trying to solve a Math problem unsuccessfully. So, practice B and
B, take a step back and breathe deeply.

(35) . to avoid feeling stressed, remember E and E. The first E is exercise,

while the second E stands for endorphins. When we exercise, our bodies produce endorphins, which are
also called happy hormones. (36) .

More importantly, learn to speak about your problems with your loved ones. These are the people
who love you and will try to understand. I hope you will find my BB and EE methods useful. Thank you
for your attention.

A The second B is breathe , which means to breathe deeply.

B Stress can cause serious harm to our bodies.

C So, we should exercise regularly to keep happy hormones in our bodies.

D I was a teenager who faced genuine problems like physical changes, schoolwork, stress and
peer pressure.

(4 marks)

You are going to read a story about a boy and his strange encounter.

Four sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentence ( A – D) to fit each gap.

For each question, blacken the correct answer (A – D) on your answer sheet.
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 A STRANGE ENCOUNTER

In a remote village known as Kampung Bruit, Rudy finishes his dinner with his family members. He then
starts to complete his school homework. He has an essay to write. He also has to complete a section in his
Geography portfolio and twenty question for Mathematics where he has to convert between percentage,
fractions and decimals. Earlier, he was busy practicing for his sepak takraw tournament after school. So,
he has to do all his homework now. He manages to complete them by midnight.

During this time of the night, silence rushes past the ears like water flowing over rapids.
Other than the occasional roar of car or motorcycle, the night is rather quiet and still. One can hear the
sound of crickets chirping in the background. (37) . His eyes catch sight of
flickering lights. Rudy observes the lights as if the stars have come down to earth.

‘What is happening? Are aliens landing?’ Rudy is lost in thought for a moment.

Rudy’s house is located right in front of an uninhabited island. That is not the first time that he notices
flickering light on the island. (38) . At first, he did not feel that anything weird
was happening, but the flickering lights have been playing on his mind.

Rudy is 120 centimeters in height. (39) . However, he is fearless and always

stands up for himself. (40) . He walks and walks. Then he sees something huge
and he could not believe his eyes. It is indeed a spaceship! Rudy’s jaw falls open in shock.

A He had seen the lights several times.

B One could say that he is not very tall for a 13-year-old boy.

C Rudy then looked out of his bedroom window.

D After much thought, Rudy decided to walk around and survey the island.

( 4 marks)

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ANSWER SHEET

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Write all your answers in the space provided below.

PART 1 :QUESTIONS 1-8 PART 4 :QUESTIONS 25 – 32

(Circle the correct answers) (Write the answers)
1 25
A B C
2 26
A B C
3 27
A B C
4 28
A B C
5 29
A B C
6 30
A B C
7 31
A B C
8 32
A B C
PART 2 :QUESTIONS 9-16 PART 5 :QUESTIONS 33 – 40
(Write the answers) (Circle the correct answers)

9 33 A B C D

10 34 A B C D

11 35 A B C D

12 36 A B C D

13 37 A B C D

14 48 A B C D

15 39 A B C D

16 40 A B C D

PART 3 :QUESTIONS 17-24

(Write the answers)
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18

19

20

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24

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