MID YEAR EXAMINATION 2023

ENGLISH FORM 1
SEKOLAH MENENGAH IBN KHALDUN 40

Name :________________________________________________ Class : ____________________

PAPER 1
PEMAHAMAN
1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

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.

James, I heard that you were nominated the best speaker

for the debate this year. Congratulations. Let’s celebrate.
Lunch on me today.

Norita

1. Norita plans to ..
A. congratulate James.
B. give James a lunch treat.
C. confirm the news with James.

Erni : Hi Lisa, did you hear about the news that schools will be closed for a month?
Lisa : I heard about it over the radio. How depressing, Erni.

2. From the dialogues, we know that …

A. Erni is confused why the school is closed for a month.
B. Lisa is excited that the school will be closed for a month.
C. Lisa is unhappy that the school will be closed for a month.

3. The notice above is to inform the customers that the office has ..
A. closed down.
B. been relocated.
C. stopped moving.

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 CLOTH FACE MASK
You should launder the masks before and after each use to clean off any germs you might
have picked up in public. An unclean mask does more harm than good.

4. The above is to inform people to…

A. use face masks.
B. wash face masks.
C. pick up face masks.

YARD SALE!!
Since we, the Tan family, will be moving out of the country we have decided to sell off some of our
things. Our prices are very reasonable.
Date: 18 September
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Address: 21, Jalan 5/6A, Taman Kejora, Ampang 2

5. From the flyer, we know that…

A. the yard sale starts at 5.00 p.m.
B. the Tan family is moving overseas.
C. the Tan family is selling their house.

6. The notice means…

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A. payment made for a job done.
B. difficult work deserves more pay.
C. great benefits come from effort put in.

How to use a Bread Machine:

1. Select your settings.

2. Choose the crust of your bread.
3. Remove the bread pan from the machine.
4. Put your liquid ingredients into the bread pan before your dry ingredients.
(It is imperative to put this in the right order in order for the bread to rise.)
5. Put in the yeast last.
6. Place the bread pans back into the machine.
7. Press start.

7. Bread will turn out well if you…

A. get the right ingredients.
B. select the correct setting.
C. put the ingredients in the right order.

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 8. The sign is to inform the public

A. not to use the entrance.

B. not to park their vehicles here.
C. to use the entrance only during emergency.
( 8 Marks)

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.

Did you know that it is good to have hobbies? You (0) may have a hobby because it can
make you feel happier in many different ways, Hobbies (1) allows you to learn new skills,
meet new people and discover new passions. There are (2) much different hobbies for you
to choose from. When you take part in individual and group hobbies you can enrich your life
and explore (3) our interests. Hobbies too can prevent you from feeling bored and will keep
you entertained. One popular hobby (4) was music. You can learn to play an instrument
individually, take part in a band, sing, learn how to use music software and so much more.
Another popular hobby is sports. You can play sports as part of a team, such as football and
hockey, or as (5) a individual, like hiking and bowling. You (6) would also try taking up art.
There are many different types of art hobbies which include drawing, colouring, painting,
pottery, woodworking, photography, graphic design (7) or others. These are just a few (8)
type of hobbies. Make sure you have a hobby that you are really passionate about.

Example :

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No Write your answer

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( 8 Marks)

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Part 3 : Questions 17-24
Read the text below and answer questions.

A Species in Crisis

The leatherback turtles got their name because of their leather-like shell.
This is different from other turtles which mainly have hard shells. The leatherback turtles
are the largest sea turtle species.

These leatherback turtles can be found throughout the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
They have delicate, scissor-like jaws, therefore they feed mostly on jellyfish. Again, this is
different from the diet of other marine turtles, such as the olive ridley species, which
consists of crabs, molluscs, shrimps, jellyfish and vegetation.

The average weight of a leatherback is about 400 kg. Their average size is about 156.5 cm
The largest leatherback recorded was almost 305 cm from the tip of its beak to the tip of
its tail It weighed in at 916 kg. The leatherback turtles nest every 2-3 years. They lay an
average of 80 fertilised eggs which are the size of billiard balls and 30 smaller, unfertilised
eggs.

Even though the leatherback turtles' distribution is wide, during the last century their
numbers have seriously declined. This is due to intense egg collection and being caught by
fishermen According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN),
globally the leatherback status is listed as 'vulnerable. Meanwhile, in many
subpopulations such as in the Pacific and Southwest Atlantic, the turtles are 'critically
endangered.

We could do our part to help save the leatherback turtle population by raising public
awareness We could also help by donating to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and other
organisations that are helping to conserve their population.

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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.

The Leatherback Turtle.

Recognisable feature 17___________________________________

Food they eat 18___________________________________

Largest size recorded 19___________________________________

Nests every 20___________________________________

Reasons for population 21___________________________________

22___________________________________

Ways to help 23____________________________________

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 24____________________________________

(8 Marks)

Part 4 : Questions 25-34

Read the text below and answer all questions.

Proud to be Malaysian

By Haikal Muhammad Amin

I am Haikal and I am proud to be Malaysian. The first thing that makes me proud of
this country is the variety of languages that are spoken by Malaysians. Most
Malaysians can speak Bahasa Melayu, the English language, as well as the various
Chinese and Indian dialects. For example, my parents speak fluent Bahasa Melayu and
English. In addition to that, my mother, who is from Penang, can also speak simple
Hokkien while my father can understand some Tamil.

Another thing that makes me feel glad to be a citizen of this country is the stability.
There is peace and harmony among the people. All the citizens live in unity, so the
country is peaceful and safe. Malaysians are often praised as peace loving people. I
also feel very blessed that Malaysia is free from natural disasters such as typhoons,
volcanoes and earthquakes.

Furthermore, since Malaysia is a multiracial country, I enjoy celebrating all the

different festivals and cultural celebrations such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New
Year, Deepavali and Hari Gawai. During these auspicious occasions, the residents in my
neighbourhood hold open houses for friends to visit them. This is the best time to
sample the delicious traditional delicacies from each culture.

Finally, Malaysians take pride in celebrating important national events such as our
Independence Day celebrated on August 31, and Malaysia Day, celebrated on
September 16. During these special days, Malaysians are encouraged to take part in
activities as it fosters the Malaysian spirit.

Truly, I am proud to live in a country that has plenty of positive qualities. 7

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.

25. Aside from Bahasa Melayu and English, most Malaysians know some simple form of
______________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

26. The writer's mother can converse in _______________________________besides Bahasa Melayu

and English. (1 mark)

27. The writer thinks that Malaysia is stable because the people are able
to_________________________________________ (1 mark)

28. Malaysia is safe from ___________________________________________________

such as volcanoes and typhoons. (1 mark)

29. Being a multiracial country, Malaysians get to

celebrate__________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

30. According to the writer, what is the best thing about open houses?
_______________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

31. We celebrate Malaysia Day________________________________every year. (1 mark)

32. What is one advantage of celebrating national events?

__________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
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.

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 Meaning Word
33. fortunate (1 mark)

34. taste (1 mark)

Part 5 : Questions 35-40

You are going to read a text about finding a hobby Sex sentences have been removed from the article.
Choose from the sentences (A-H) to fit each gap (35-40) There are no extra sentences which you do
not need to use.

CHOOSING A HOBBY

It is important for teens to study. 35) _______ It will help you to destress, provide you with an
outlet for creativity, distraction, and also give you something to look forward to.

There are many hobbies for you to try out. For example, you can pursue music as a hobby
in a number of ways. 36)_________ You can then showcase your musical talents in school or
community bands and choirs.

Another hobby to consider is sports. You can either do indoor activities or outdoor
activities. Indoor activities include yoga, dance classes and gym memberships. 37) ________
Reading is another great hobby. There are many benefits to reading. Not only will it help you to
destress, reading will also keep you mentally-stimulated. This can slow the progress of Alzheimer's
and dementia. 38)______ In recent years, the fantasy genre has become increasingly popular
among teens.

Do you consider yourself a creative person? 39)__________ You could also take up
cooking, baking, jewellery-making, car modelling or scrapbooking. If you have a dramatic flair,
then you should consider acting, singing or dancing in theatre productions.

In this modern day and age, the technology available can give you unlimited options for
hobbies. 40)________You could also use social networking sites, play video games and even build
robots and write computer programs.

In conclusion, there are many hobbies for you to choose from. Make sure you choose a
hobby that excites you. That way you will stick to it.

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A) On the other hand, outdoor activities include football, basketball and hockey.

B) You could create and maintain a blog on a topic that interests you.

C) If you are, you could take up drawing, painting or sculpting to express yourself.

D) There are many advantages to choosing drawing as a hobby.

E) However, at the same time you must take the time to pursue a hobby.

F) Certain hobbies will help us be more sociable.

G) Furthermore, reading can help you expand your vocabulary.

H) You can relax by listening to music or you can learn a musical instrument.

End of question paper.

Prepared By, Checked By, Approved By,

( Fadhlina Bt Mohd Nazeri ) ( Zuraidah Bt Aslar ) ( Hjh Wan Halimah Bt Ismail)

English teacher PLC Teacher Principal

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