Section A

(15 marks)
(Time suggested : 25 minutes)

1. We know from the comic strip that

A. the boy sleeps very late at night
B. the boy‘s mother is having laryngitis
C. the boy does not have any difficulty in waking up
D. the boy blames his alarm clock for being late to school

2. From the dialogue, we know that Ramon refuses to buy the food for Bob because he
A. does not have the money
B. does not like to help others
C. does not know what Bob expects him to do
D. does not approve of what Bob wants him to do
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3. Which of the following statements is true?

A. More students run away from home than play truant

B. More students are involved in gangs than in drugs
C. Fewer students do petty crimes than take drugs
D. One quarter of the students play truant
4. The notice above can be described as

A. a threat of eviction
B. a warning to residents
C. a letter of resignation
D. a plea of cooperation

5. The cartoon strips tells us that

A. everyone is independent
B. to be independent is difficult
C. we have to learn to be independent
D. your friends can help you be independent

PERLIS STATE TOUR

Perlis, Malaysia’s smallest state! Visit many interesting places here and go on an exclusive tour
by bus around the state free of charge. The tour will depart from the Perlis State Museum at 8.00
a.m. and 1.30 p.m. daily.
6. The word exclusive in the advertisement above can be replaced with

A. weird
B. special
C. expensive
D. mysterious

I was working in army security when a VIP from another base called to ask to whom he
should address an important letter. Knowing my tough-to-spell last name would give him fits,
I said,
“Just put down Sergeant Gary, as my last name is too hard.”
The next day, I received a letter addressed to Sergeant Gary Toohard.

Readers’ Digest, July 2015

7. From the text, we know that Sergeant Gary

A. had been misunderstood

B. was called about an address
C. had spelled his name wrongly
D. was a very important person (VIP)

Although we boast of being a modern and cultured society, we still lack respect for our
elders. How can we claim to be modern when there are some who disrespect and ill-
treat their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents?
Our elders may have a lot on their minds, but they may not be able to express them. It is
our responsibility to give them the support they need to live their twilight years
peacefully.
by Miss Noor

NSTJune2016
8. According to Miss Noor, taking care of the elderly is

A. difficult
B. tolerable
C. rewarding
D. obligatory

Questions 9 to 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in
each blank.
 In April 2014, I received the first printed copy of a book I 9 authored. But little did I
know, the publication of my story would open the next chapter of my life.
Initially 10 for the family, it was a story about my experience with my husband’s
20-year battle with dementia. I wanted to give my family a fuller picture of the disease and
teach them the awareness of even the subtlest changes are important to record. 11 I had
only intended to share my story with friends and family, a friend who had worked as a
university professor for many years convinced me to 12 the book to the public.
13 the week of the launching event, the local newspaper had published a story
about my book and word began to spread. As a result, there was an unexpectedly big turnout
on the eventful day.
Telling my story 14 me to cast away negativity and gave me the courage to share
my enthusiasm for the future, even at the ripe age of 92. Despite the challenges of our final
years together, I can now look 15 on our 63 years of marriage and remember him as the
smiling, singing man I married all those years.

9 A. have
B. had
C. was
D. am

10 A. write
B. wrote
C. writing
D. written

11 A. However
B. Although
C. Moreover
D. Therefore
12 A. write
B. display
C. release
D. disclose

13 A. In
B. By
C. On
 D. Over

14 A. allow
B. allows
C. allowed
D. allowing

15 A. out
B. over
C. back
D. away

SECTION B
[10 marks]
 [Time suggested : 25 minutes]

Question 16 – 25
Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.

NUTRITION

Vitamin E, found in nuts and seeds, protects

If we ate only our favourite foods all the time,
cells and prevents the blood disorder, anaemia.
we would probably get sick very quickly. We
Vitamin B1 assists the conversion of
need to eat a wide variety of foods to stay
carbohydrates to energy.
healthy.
The human body needs a total of 21
Food supplies nutrients, various
minerals to run correctly. The most
chemicals that ensure our bodies keep
important are calcium and phosphorus,
working. Too little or too much of a
which are needed to maintain bones
nutrient can cause illness or even death, so our
and teeth. Calcium occurs in dairy products, and
diets need to be balanced.
phosphorus is in meat, fish, and eggs.

Protein provides energy and is vital

to build and repair body tissues. It is very
important for growing bodies. Meats, fish, eggs,
dairy, and beans are rich in protein.
The body needs two kinds of carbohydrate.
Complex carbohydrates provide energy over a
long period. The best sources are grains such as
wheat, rice and potatoes. Simple carbohydrates
such as sugar provide immediate bursts of
energy. They are found in many foods, such as
milk, fruits, honey, and jellies.
Fats are a source of energy, but they are high
in calories and can lead to weight gain and heart
disease if eaten in large quantities. Fats are found
in meat, fish, dairy, eggs, nuts and some
vegetables.
Vitamins help cells work the right way. There
are 13 vitamins in all, each of which has a
particular purpose. Important vitamins include
ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, found in fruits and
green vegetables. It helps the body fight infection
and maintains healthy bones and skin.
Fats
Dairy Proteins
Vegetables Fruits
Carbohydrates
Humans need plenty of water to assist the
chemical processes taking place inside their
bodies to cool them down and to carry away
waste as urine. It is important to eat fibre because
it helps clear solid wastes from the body. Fibre is
present in fruits, vegetables and grains. Too little
fibre can cause constipation and may lead to
cancer.
The best way to ensure a nutritious diet is to
eat a wide variety of foods. However, some
people have diets that avoid certain foods. That
may be because of allergies or intolerances -
particular foods make them unwell. Other people,
such as vegetarians, may choose not to eat some
foods for reasons of conscience.

Questions 16 – 21

Using the text given, name the food nutrients based on the descriptions.
 NO. DESCRIPTIONS NUTRIENT(S)

It helps the chemical process in our bodies, cool

16.
them down and carry away waste.

17. They provide immediate burst of energy.

They become a source of energy which are high in

18.
calories.

19. They maintain bones and teeth.

20. It builds and repairs body tissues.

21. It protects cells and prevents anaemia.

[6 marks]

Questions 22 – 25

Complete the statements in not more than five words with the information given.

22. Food supplies nutrients and _________________ to keep the body working.
[1 mark]

23. Taking large quantities of fats can result in weight gain and heart disease because they
contain ______________________
[1 mark]

24. Fibre can remove ______________________ from our bodies.

[1 mark]

25. Some people are allergic or intolerant of certain food which can make them
________________
[1 mark]

ANSWER SCHEME FOR SECTION A

 1. B 9. B
2. D 10. D
3. A 11. B
4. D 12. C
5. C 13. C
6. B 14. C
7. A 15. C
8. D

ANSWER SCHEME SECTION B

16 Water

17 simple carbohydrates

18 Fats

19 calcium and phosphorous

20 Protein

21 vitamin E

22 chemicals

23 high calories

24 solid wastes

25 unwell/sick/ill