SECTION AQuestion 1 Study the sign carefully and answer the question that follows.

1 When you see this sign, you are ____________.A allowed to bring in food and drinks into the libraryB not allowed to bring in food and drinks into the libraryC not allowed to buy food and drinks near the library D only allowed to bring in certain food and drinks into the library

Questions 2 – 3 Study the label carefully and answer the questions that follow.

2 According to the label, the medicineA should be eaten regularly B must be kept under the lightC must be kept in a cool place D should be applied on skin and not swallowed

3 The word ‘keep’ can best be replaced with _________.A pour C useB place D take

Question 4Study the cartoon strip carefully and answer the question that follows.

4 Why did Peter said that ‘I can have only one friend with a birthday in October’? A Because he had only one friend who was born in OctoberB Because his mother was angry of buying many presentsC Because his mother wanted him to go back to the villageD Because he could not attend his friend’s birthday party

Questions 5 – 6Read the memo below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

5 Claudia most probably works as a ________.A guardian B receptionist C personal assistant D warden

6 Which of the following is not true? A Encik Zainal will meet Miss Angelina at 1.00 pm at the hotel B They will be having lunch at 2.30 pmC Miss Angelina is putting up in a hotel D Encik Zainal will take Miss Angelina around Semporna villageQuestions 7 – 8

Study the conversation below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

7 I’m at six and seven means that A Nathan is arguing with his teacherB Nathan does not understand about

Mathematical problemsC Nathan is trying to help FarhanD Nathan does not respect to his teacher

8 From the conversation, we know that Nathan________.

Hotel Red DragonMEMO

While You Were Out

To : Miss Angelina From : Encik Zainal

Message:Encik Zainal reminds you to have lunch at Rasa Sayang Restaurant at 2.30 pm. He will meet you at the hotel at 1.00 pm. After that, he will take you around Semporna town for sight-seeing.Taken by : Claudia

Puan Kamariah : Nathan, please keep quiet.Nathan : I’m sorry, Puan Kamariah.Puan Kamariah : What are you doing?Nathan : I’m at six and seven so I asked Farhan about the mathematical problems. I apologise for

disturbing the class.Puan Kamariah : All right. I will explain these steps again. Listen very carefully.Nathan : Thank you very much.

A is a very intelligent student B always helps his friends to solve the

mathematical problemsC is not a fast learnerD is a quiet student

Questions 9 – 10Study the food pyramid below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Adapted from : http://doctor2008.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/okinawa_diet_food_pyramid1.jpg

9 Ah Teck has obesity , which type of food must he consume less?A FruitB Whole grainsC sweetsD Vegetables

10 Which of the following statements is false? A We should consume less sugar than meatB We should consume more sweets compared to

flavonoid foodsC We should eat more vegetables to keep

ourselves healthy D The amount of vegetables and rice taken must

be balanced

SECTION BQuestions 11 – 18Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from theoptions A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blanks.

11 A should C canB could D may

12 A get C got B gets D getting

13 A become C becomingB became D becomes

14 A make C madeB makes D making

15 A improve C improvedB improves D improving

16 A and C likeB but D such

17 A powerfully C totallyB greatly D differently

18 A lose C lostB loses D losing

There are many reasons why we should exercise regularly. Regular exercise ________ (11) actually help prevent heart disease and certain types of cancer. It also reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood and decrease your chances of ________ (12) a stroke or diabetes.

Regular exercise can improve our general health. People who exercise regularly ________ (13) energetic because they get higher amount of energy and stamina throughout the day. Not only that, it will ________ (14) the bones and muscles stronger.

Exercise ________ (15) our mood, general attitudes ________ (16) self-esteem. It also ________ (17) improves our sleep and helps the body ________ (18) weight.

Adapted from : http://proven-fat-binders.com/

SECTION C

Questions 19 – 21 Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

19 flag downA showB signalC callD shout

20 pass outA faintB run C cryD afraid

21 make outA searchB viewC foundD see

Questions 22 – 24 Read the conversation in Situation B and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

22 face the musicA get punishmentB face the situation C listen to the musicD play the music

23 crying over spilt milkA being frightenedB to feel pityC being afraidD to regret

24 spill the beansA clear the problemB to reveal the secretC separate the beansD to reveal everything

Situation A : Magesh is talking with Alan while waiting for the bus.Magesh : It is so difficult to flag down (19) a bus during this time of the day. We have been standing

here for nearly 20 minutes and there have been no buses passing by.Alan : It’s extremely hot. I might pass out (20) if no bus comes soon.Magesh : I think we are lucky. I can make out (21) a bus coming in this direction.Alan : Oh yes! I am very excited.

Situation B : Lailatul meets Jennifer on her way to the shop.Lailatul : I did not do well in my mid-year examination.Jennifer : Me, too. I will definitely face the music (22) with my parents this time.Lailatul : Do your parents listen to your explanations? I am also afraid to tell my parents

about that. But there is no point crying over spilt milk (23).Jennifer : I guess not. Better you spill the beans (24) before they find out later.

SECTION DQuestions 25 – 28 Study the tips below and choose the best answer for the following questions.

25 The best phrase to replace ‘eat smart’ isA proper way of eatingB healthy eatingC enjoy eating D encourage eating

26 How should you chew your food?A Fast B Greedily C SlowlyD Quietly

27 Mr Lingam is under stress. He wants to eat. What is the best tip for him while eating? A He should start his day with eating healthy

breakfast every morningB He should eat many types of foodsC He should chew the food slowly and savour

every biteD He should create a relaxing atmosphere such

as playing soothing music before he takes his meal.

28 All the following are true, exceptA you should stop eating when you feel fullB you should play calm music while eating if

you are under stressC you should start every morning with a healthy

breakfastD you should not rush through your meals

‘EAT SMART’You must choose the best food to improve your health. Paying attention to what you eat and choosing foods that are both nourishing and enjoyable helps support an overall healthy diet.

• Take time to chew- Chew your food slowly and savour every bite. We forget to taste the flavours and feel the textures of

what is in our mouths when we rush through our meals. Reconnect with the joy while eating.

• Avoid stress- Our digestion can be compromised when we are under stress causing problems like colitis and

heartburn. Try to take some deep breaths before taking your meal or play soothing music to create a relaxing atmosphere.

• Listen to your body- Ask yourself if you are really hungry. During a meal, stop eating before you feel full. It actually takes

a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly.

• Eat early- Start your day with a healthy breakfast. This can jumpstart your metabolism and eating the majority

of your daily caloric allotment early in the day gives your body time to work calories off.Adapted from : http://www.helpguide.org/life.htm

Questions 29 – 34

Read the passage below carefully and answer the following question.

29 Why did Yana spend most of her time in the kitchen?A Because she enjoyed watching her mother

cookB Because she was close to her motherC Because she was learning how to cook D Because she liked the smell of food

30 What course did she take?A BroadcastingB Cooking courseC Business Administration D Hotel Management and Catering

31 What did she do after graduation? A Participated in cooking competitionsB Opened her own restaurantC Became a chef in a hotelD Went back to her village

32 How many dishes would she add to the menu every month?A At least three dishesB More than five dishes C Less than five dishesD At least five dishes

33 Many people like to watch Yana’s programme because it isA informativeB informative and entertainingC uniqueD very detailed

34 Which of the following is not true?A Yana took culinary course in an overseas

collegeB She hosts a cooking programme on a local

television network C She would add at least five new dishes every

monthD She likes to entertain while cooking

Ever since Yana was a child, she would spend most of her time in the kitchen watching her mother cook. She remembered the smells of fried chicken and fried eggs as she played in the kitchen.

As Yana did not excel in her studies, she decided to take a course after completing her secondary education. Her mother encouraged her to take culinary course in a college in Melaka. Here, Yana learnt cooking techniques for various types of food. Even while she was studying, Yana entered a number of cooking competitions and won many prizes.

After she graduated, she returned home and became a chef in a hotel in Kuala Lumpur. She used her new skills to create tasty and unique dishes for the customers. Yana would add at least five new dishes every month to the menu.

Now, she has become a famous chef in Malaysia. She hosts a cooking programme on a local television network. Yana’s popularity has grown and many people enjoy her programme as she tells a lot of jokes while cooking.

SECTION EQuestions 35-37 are based on the following poem.

MR NOBODYI know a funny little man,

As quiet as a mouse,Who does the mischief that is done

In everybody’s house!There’s no one ever sees his face,

And yet we all agreeThat every plate we break was cracked

By Mr Nobody.

‘Tis he who always tears our books,Who leaves the door ajar,

He pulls the button from our shirts,And scatters pin afar;

That squeaking door will always squeak, For, prithee, don’t you see,

We leave the oiling to be doneBy Mr Nobody.

He puts damp wood upon the fire,That kettles cannot boil;

His are the feet that bring in mud,And all the carpets soil.

The papers always are mislaid,Who had them last but he?

There’s no one tosses them aboutBut Mr Nobody.

The finger marks upon the doorBy none of us are made;

We never leave the blinds unclosed,To let the curtains fade;

The inkwe never spill, the bootsThat lying round you see

Are not our boots – they all belongTo Mr Nobody.

35

The lines above show that Mr Nobody is A an inconsiderate person and creates extra workB a forgetful person and not organizedC careless in his dutiesD a foolish person

36 Which of the following does not describe Mr Nobody?A small C peculiarB mischief D smart

37 The word ‘tosses’ can best be replaced withA tears C arrangesB throws D passes

Questions 38-40 are based on the extract from the short story Flipping Fantastic.

38 All the following statements are true about James’ performance, except

A James had only one line to speak in the playB James made a mistake in his lineC James performed his part perfectly

JamesTonight was the perfect example of why I hate drama. The hall was absolutely packed with people.

Everyone’s parents were there. Mum was in the front row: She wanted a good view of Tristan, as he was the star of the show. He was brilliant, of course. I don’t know how he manages to learn all those lines. All I had to do was say one measly little line. Could I remember it? No, of course not. One tiny, little line, consisting of just seven words and I got it wrong. Mr Sewell says that nobody noticed but I know that’s not true. Jessica Parker laughed at me.

Mum said that Tristan and I were both brilliant, but honestly – am I really expected to fall for that? I was awful. Just because we’re twins doesn’t mean we have to be good at the same things. I accept that. I think it’s about time that Mum did, too.

His are the feet that bring in mud,And all the carpets soil.

D Mum was proud of James for his performance in the play

39 Which of the following remarks shows that James did not believe his mother’s word of compliment?

A “I know that’s not true.”B “Jessica Parker laughed at me.”C “Am I really expected to fall for that?”D “I was awful.”

40 From the extract, we know thatA James likes to take part in playsB James accepts his weaknessesC only a few people attended the school playD James and Tristan are equally good at all

things

SECTION A: GUIDED WRITING

SECTION B: SUMMARY

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Write a summary on healthy diet.

Your summary must:• not be more than 60 words including the 10 words given below• be in continuous writing (not note form)• be written in one paragraph

Begin your summary as follows:

A healthy diet contains a variety of foods from the .....

What is food variety? It can be defined as the introduction of a variety of foods from the

four major food groups: meat and dairy products, breads and cereals, fruit and vegetables and fat

and oils. The diet should contain vegetables, fruit, pulses, bread and cereals to provide a healthy

intake of carbohydrate, protein, vitamins and dietry fibre.

Animal products such as fish, lean meat, eggs, chicken and dairy products should be eaten in

moderation, as they provide a good source of protein, iron, calcium and B group vitamins.

Fats, oils and sugar should be eaten in the smallest amount, as they contain too many calories

and not enough nutrients. Too much saturated fat and cholesterol in our diet has been proven to be

particularly bad for our health, as saturated fat and cholesterol will block arteries which in turn can

lead to heart attack.

SECTION C: NOVEL

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in the English Language.1. Black Beauty – Anna Sewell2. Journey to the Centre of the Earth – Jules Verne3. The Boscombe Valley Mystery – Arthur Conan Doyle

Based on one novel above, write about an incident that you think is cruel. Give reasons why you think the incident is cruel.Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

Your response should be:• not less than 50 words• in continuous writing (not in note form)