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PENTAKSIRAN TINGKATAN 3
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4. Serahkan kertas jawapan anda pada guru selepas tamat ujian.

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(PUAN YUSRINA HASAN)
Form 3 English Teacher
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(PUAN SARESWATHY A/P (PUAN NORANI BINTI MOHD
RAJAN)
MASRY)
Head of English Panel Head of Language Department
Part 1
Questions 1-8
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.

1. 3.
Dear Editor, In the city, safety is of greatest importance to a
Residents of Taman Jaya are upset over the city dweller. That is why many communities are
proposal of a multi-storey service apartment. gated and guarded.
We are afraid that the electricity, water and
sewage systems cannot accommodate this From the text, we know that the residents
project.
A want to close all entrances
Concerned
B have to guard their own houses
The writer is concerned about the
C want to be protected from danger
A facilities
4.
B services
A friend in need is a friend indeed
C amenities
This idiom tell us that a friend is a person

2. who
RANI : How are you coping with your new
A accompanies us wherever we go
life?
ANIE : Every day I have to get up early to go B comes to us when he is in trouble
to college. Otherwise, I will be caught
C helps us when we have a problem
in a traffic jam.
RANI : What time do you reach home?
ANIE : I reach home late as I will get stuck in
rush hour traffic again. I am so tired
by the end of the day.

From the dialogue, we know that Anie’s life is

A relaxing

B stressful

C enjoyable

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5. 7.
Vivian’s weekend schedule
7.00 a.m. - 8 a.m. Jogging
8.00 a.m. - 9 a.m. Breakfast
9.00 a.m. - 12 p.m. Homework/Revision
12.00 p.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch
1.00 p.m. - 2 p.m. Household chores
2.00 p.m. - 3 p.m. Revision
3.00 p.m. - 5 p.m. Rest

From the schedule, we know that Vivian

A watches a lot of TV programme From the pie chart above, which of the
B forgets to do her homework following statement is correct?
C helps out in the house A Travelling by bus is most unpopular.

B More than half of the people in the city

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travel by car.

C Riding motorcycles is the most popular

form of transport.

8.

From the conversation, we can say that

Reena is

A impatient

B sociable

C obedient

Bangsar is very ________ for Nurul’s needs.

A suitable

B available

C convenient

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Part 2
Questions 9 - 16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

A good social relationship (0) have many impacts on a person. Our social

connections have a huge impact on their social well-being and our ability to

weather difficulties (9) on life. For people who go through depression, friends

(10) helps one to have a better perspective of the problem faced. Friendship

(11) contribute to better mental and physical health. In friendship, people

(12) shares their problems which helps to keep the problems in proportion.

This helps to (13) developing a stronger sense of meaning and directions in

life. Knowing that friends allow one to talk (14) through the problems faced and

share new ideas on (15) where to approach the problems. The social

connection in a friendship has a healing power that can (16) putting depression

in check.

Example:

0 has

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Part 3
Read the text below and answer questions 17 to 24.

In general, Bako National Park was well-kept and the trails were very laid-
out and signposted. Unfortunately, on our first walk in the morning, following
the Teluk Paku trail, the park was extremely busy and crowded, so there was
no chance of seeing animals on the walk. The hike ended at the beautiful Paku
beach. We swam and had our picnic there. The walk back to the hostel in the
afternoon was much quieter and we saw many proboscis monkeys, the big
nosed, pot bellied comedian of the rainforest, in the mangroves. The other hike
that we did on the next day was the Teluk Delima trail, which was scarcely
travelled by people. It ended in the mangroves where we saw lots of mud-
skippers. We enjoyed the quiet moments spent there.
We stayed one night in the park. The hostel was basic, but equipped with
all you needed. Ours was a twin sharing room where there was a fan, a writing
desk and two single beds. The beds were adequate to sleep in and the toilet
was clean. There was a huge beach by the hostel where we relaxed and
enjoyed the lovely sunset in the evening.

Questions 17 - 24
Complete the following table.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Bako National Park Trip

Teluk Paku Trail Teluk Delima Trail Hostel

 Crowded in the morning  Rarely travelled by  The hostel was basic

 Activities done were: people  The room has:

(17) _______________  Enjoyed (20) _________ (22) ______________

(18) _______________ ____________________ - a fan

 Not many people in the  Saw (21) ____________ - a writing desk

afternoon in the mangroves  Activities done were:

 Saw (19) ____________ (23) ______________

in the mangroves

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 (24) ______________

[8 marks]
Part 4
Read the text and answer questions 25 to 34.

HOME SWEET HOME

Most of us have a place we call home. A home is defined as a living space where an

individual, a family or several families reside regardless whether it is permanent or

temporary. Normally the place is referred to as a residence or a house. The term homeless

is used to describe those who do not have access to such a place.

A house that functions as a home can be different from one person to another. They can

range from small, simple dwellings to large structures of wood, brick or concrete. During the

stone age, people lived in caves but these living arrangements gradually evolved over time

and development. Various changes have taller places in shapes, designs and materials in

the building of a house. The climate of a country and the wealth of a person also influence

the choice of a house.

There are a few other words that can replace the word house. People know that a palace

is where the royals usually live and some affluent people stay in large and impressive

buildings called mansions. In the past, nobles built castles which had thick stone walls,

towers and moats as protection against attacks by enemies. Some of these castles have

become tourists attractions in Europe. In colder regions of the world, some Eskimos built

igloos out of ice blocks.

Nowadays, many people especially those staying in cities, live in high-rise buildings

called flats and apartments. There are still bungalows and double storey houses built in

small towns and suburban areas but they are rather expensive. Terrace and semi-detached

houses are a more common sight in residential areas.

No matter where you live, comfort and happiness are important factors for a home.

Technologies have made it possible for a house to be furnished with the latest modern

equipment to make it comfortable. However, how do you define happiness? Only the

residents know whether their house can be identified as homes, after all ‘Home is where the

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 heart is!’.

Questions 25 - 32
Answer the questions below.
Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

25. A home as a living space is usually ___________________________________________

26. Most people living on the street and under the bridges may be referred to as

_______________

___________________________________________________________________________

27. A house whether small or big is mostly constructed using ______________________________

28. Climate and wealth can affect the decision in _______________________________________

29. Castles had been built with the purpose of _________________________________________

30. The castles built in the medieval era have __________________________________________

31. Most bungalows and semi-detached houses found in urban areas are ____________________

___________________________________________________________________________

32. _____________________________________ are two factors that are valued as important to

have in a home.

Questions 33 and 34
Complete the table below with a word from the text.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Meaning Word

33. wealthy

34. influence

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Part 5
Questions 35 - 40
You are going to read a newspaper article about sports.
Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A - H) to fit each
gap (35 - 40). 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.

There are about six billion people living on this planet. Some are fortunate enough to have a

warm meal, hot bath and comfy bed to go to everyday. But, there are also some are not so

fortunate, have to sleep on the floor and go to bed hungry. 35.

Many Malaysians do not realise how fortunate they are. To be able to enjoy cooked food on

their tables and often overeat or waste food they cannot finish. They are often spoilt for choice and

have no second thoughts of not finishing the food on their plates when they are full. 36.

On the other side of the globe, many people in a small country called Haiti, in the Caribbean,

are suffering from extreme poverty. The situation is very dire for the people. 37.

They have even resolved to consuming mud cakes to keep their hunger at bay.

These mud cakes are not like the cakes you see in bakeries or cafes. Their mud cakes are

made with clay, vegetable oil, water and salt. 38. They are sold for around RM 0.15 a

piece. Women who are unemployed often make these mud cakes to support their families.

39. They would then mix it with vegetable oil, water and salt in a large mixing

bowl. After that, they would take a spoon and spread the mixture like a pancake on the ground.

The heat from the hot ground and sun would bake the mixture into a solid mud cake.

Once the mud cakes are baked, the women would then take these mud cakes to the market to

sell. Other not-so-fortunate people have no choice but to buy these mud cakes for their families to

consume as well, so they can keep their hunger away to live another day. 40.

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A For food, you just need to visit your nearest market.
B These women will go to the market every morning to buy bags of dirt.
C The economy is not stable and the crops are not thriving well on the soil.
D However, there are several things that you should know about them.
E They grow up knowing everything will be there, prepared for them.
F We should learn a lesson and be grateful for what we have now.
G Some are even homeless and alone.
H They are round and thin like the size of a pancake.

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