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Section A(15 marks)

Read the news report below and answer the question that follows.

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia is the first country in Asia to host the International Equestrian Federation World Cup Jumping Final 2006. The event will feature over 100 horses and 51 of the best riders from 71 countries and will be broadcasted to an estimated 500 million viewers in 128 countries.

1. Malaysia is host to the event means that the event is

A planned in MalaysiaB broadcasted in Malaysia C featured in Malaysian magazinesD carried out in Malaysia

Study the pie chart below and answer the question that follows.

A survey on the popularity of snack food among Form 3 studentsBanana fritters

10%

Pizzas18%

Burgers18%Hotdogs

22%

Fried chicken15%

Poh Piah17%

2. Which statement best describes the results of the survey?

A The most popular Western snack is hotdogs.B More students prefer banana fritters to poh piah.C Local snacks are more popular than western snacks.D The least popular snack is fried chicken.

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Study the information below and answer the question that follows.

Maniam:Candy:Maniam:

: Look, the sunset is so lovely! It feels great to be alive.I'm glad you feel that way. Last week, you looked so lost. I really felt it was the end of the world for me when I received news that I did not qualify for the scholarship.

3. When Maniam did not receive the scholarship, he felt

A the world was coming to an endB it was the worst thing that has ever happened to himC great to be aliveD the world was unfair to him

Study the poster below and answer the question that follows.

4. Why should posters like the above be displayed prominently?

A The number of drug addicts is reducing.B To deter young and old from taking drugs.C To make it illegal to take drugs.D To pass the message that your family is very important to you.

Read the text below and answer the question that follows.

Safety tips when using gas fuel1. Open the windows to allow good ventilation when you are using a gas cooker or a

gas heater.2. Do not place inflammable substances or matches near the gas cooker or heater.3. In case of gas leakage, turn off the gas supply and open all the windows and doors.4. Do not store large quantities of gas at home.

5. Based on the tips above, which advice should a housewife observe when cooking?

A Store gas tanks in the kitchen.B Make sure there is good ventilation in the kitchen.C Turn off the gas supply when there is a gas leak.D Place cooked food away from the stove.

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Read the news report below and answer the question that follows.

The occupants of a house in Medan Taman Tun Dr Ismail got a shock when a monitor lizard went inside their house on Thursday afternoon. One of the occupants chased the 1.2 metre-long creature into a room and trapped it inside. The police responded to the occupants' call and caught the reptile.

6. Which of the following would be an appropriate headline for the news report?

A Alien visitorB Trapped and caughtC Quick action saves livesD Unexpected visitor

Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

Use the staircase in case of fire.

7. Where would this notice be found?

A In a houseB In an apartment buildingC In a lift D In a shopping mall

Study the information below and answer the question that follows.

Birth and death rates of Bandar Intan 1999-2004 (total population of 300 000 in 2005)

Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004Death rate (per 1000) 10 10 7 6 6 6Birth rate (per 1000) 30 35 38 42 41 43

8. Which statement best describes the death and birth rates of Bandar Intan?

A Both rates showed a consistent stable pattern from 2002 to 2004.B The birth and death rates increased consistentlyC The death rate fell sharply while the death rate increases slowlyD 2002 recorded the highest difference between the number of deaths and births.

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SULIT 1119/1Questions 9 -15

Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Then, circle A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.

Putri Zanina is thinking that this is one big mistake as she hikes up the rather steep hill.

The last five minutes has been a real killer. She is puffing [9]_________ huffing. Then she

catches a glimpse of the hanging bridge linked [10]_________ five giant trees. Green

[11]________ canopies hover below the bridge. She realizes that this is it and she has made it to

the famous Forest Research Institute [FRIM] canopy Walkway. Suddenly, it dawned on her that

all that hard work[12]________ was worth every step of the way. The writer and the

photographer had trekked some 500 metres in an 80-year-old tropical forest, climbed 350 steps

on the final [13]________ just so that they could walk 200 metres along a bridge

[14]__________ 30 metres above ground level. They can hardly find the words to describe the

[15]_________ thrill of the experience. They can hardly believe that they are standing in the

middle of a forest where some 1,000 plant species thrive and it is just on the fringe of bustling

Kuala Lumpur. But it is there in all its lush glory.

The Crown of Shyness [Queen of FRIM's Jungle Canopy], flowing stream and waterfalls

are waiting for your arrival.

[Adapted from New Straits Times, Tuesday March 21 2006]

9. A andB butC whileD then

10. A amongB inC betweenD at

11. A leafB leavesC leafyD leaved

12. A earlyB earlierC earliestD much earlier

13. A ascend

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SULIT 1119/1B ascendingC accentD ascent

14. A suspendB suspendsC suspendedD suspension

15. A sheersB sheerC sheeredD sheeringly

Section B

[10 marks]

Questions 16 - 25Read the following information on the herb rice - nasi kerabu - sold at five different places in Malaysia and answer the questions that follow.

Nasi kerabu is a concoction of freshly cut ulam or wild vegetables, grated coconut with tuna floss, raw bean sprouts,fish crackers, salted fish and egg, pickled leek and local rice dyed blue. This delightful mix of raw and cooked ingredients has an interesting flavour. The pickled leek may be a wee too strong. The wild veggies can be very fragrant.The rice is cooked with a handful of bunga telang [clithoria flower] , herbs and spices. Strong herbs like the bunga kantan [ginger flower] and daun kesum [polygonum] are shredded and mixed with the rice to give a unique flavour. The nasi kerabu can be taken with budu or fermented anchovy sauce. Side dishes like the sotong sumbat [ or squid stuffed with glutinous rice and sweet sauce] and cili hijau sumbat [ or stuffed green chillies with tenggiri meat] can be added to the nasi kerabu. The price is affordable with prices starting from RM2.50.

Here are the top five recommendations where the nasi kerabu is reputed to be the best.

In Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Stalls behind the Pasar [Market] Siti Khadijah.The “who's who” of nasi kerabu are found here and if you want the real deal, this is the place where pickled leeks and fried salted fish are included with your side order.

In Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu

Kuih [Cake] and nasi [rice] stalls at the Pasar PayangKuala Terengganu.You can't miss it because there is a steady stream of breakfasters. Watch out for the nasi dagang stalls which sell this dish on the side.

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SULIT 1119/1In Kuala Lumpur

“A'be Kelate” or Kelantan Bros's stall nearKampung Barus's pasar minggu off Jalan Raja Abdullah. One of the best nasi kerabu stalls in the Klang Valley. They are open for business after 2.00 a.m.

In Gua Musang, Kelantan

Kuih [cake] stall about 800 metres from the town's railway station. This place opens early in the morning offering traditional Kelantanese cakes and pastries including their undyed nasi kerabu. The nasi kerabu is served only on specific days.

In Kuantan, Pahang

Head to Tanjung Lumpur and check out a Malay warong [stall] on the left side of the road. You can't miss this place because they have giant condensed milk cans as props to attract unsuspecting nasi kerabu addicts.

[Adapted from New Straits Times Saturday, April 8, 2006]

Using the information on the different locations, complete the information asked for. Write the answers in the boxes.

Exact Location of Stall[s] Towns and States

16. Kota Baharu, Kelantan

17. Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu

18. Kuala Lumpur

19. Gua Musang, Kelantan

20. Kuantan, Pahang

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Questions 21 - 25Using the information on the different locations, complete the sentences with short answers.

21. Nasi kerabu is a mixed concocotion of ___________________________ ingredients.

22. The side orders at the stalls in Kota Bahru are ________________________________.

23. The Kuantan stalls are very prominent because of _____________________________.

24. The Kuala Terengganu stalls attract ______________________________________.

25. In Kuala Lumpur, business starts _______________________________________.

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Section C

[25 marks]

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

1 Scuba diving, more of an adult hobby, promises underwater fun for children with the introduction of introductory classes for children aged eight and above. Scuba diving as an activity for children is relatively new as the sport is closely associated with adults.

2 However, a company named Kids Scuba aims to change this mindset. Its introductory classes for children have received an encouraging response from parents.

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3 About 20 kids aged eight and above were taken to Kampung Salang in Tioman Island to test their diving skills. They also took dips at the Marine Park Centre in Kampung Tekek and Pulau Tulai for further exposure. 10

4 Kids Scuba manager and educator Syed Abdul Rahman Syed Hassan Al Attas said, “We have initiated an underwater programme specially geared for children to learn the science of scuba diving. It is a popular recreational activity for marine enthusiasts. It allows children and adults to take a closer look at the amazing underwater world.” 15

5 The participants who have signed up for the 3-day camp were given lessons on scuba activities according to adult standards. In addition, they were also taught the basic skills of scuba diving, one of which is breathing underwater. All lessons were conducted under the supervision of trained experienced instructors. 20

6 To start them off, the participants were first taught in a 3 metre deep swimming pool at the centre's premises in Bangi. Using proper equipment, the children were introduced to real scuba diving experience as well as play games and snap photographs underwater.

7 Two participants, Nur Muyassarah Mohd Azmin, 14 and Jasmine Chan Shi Yun, 13 enjoyed the experience tremendously and really had a fun time. Nur was interested in upgrading herself whereas Jasmine was mesmerized by the beauty of the underwater world.

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8 Syed Abdul Rahman reassured parents that the instructors who have vast experience are affiliated and recognized by Scuba School International. Kampung Salang was the chosen training grounds because of its beautiful underwater environment with its colourful fish and unique corals. Pulau Tioman boasts of many more beautiful sites where future participants would be taken to feast their eyes on the wonders of nature.

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9 The centre had trained 200 students with 59 of them qualifying as scuba divers with Scuba School International. The students could make a living as

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10 Would you like to be in the next batch of teenage scuba divers?

Adapted from Metro 31 March 2006

Questions 26 - 30Answer all questions. You are advised to answer them in the order set.

26. [a] From paragraph 1, why is scuba diving considered a relatively new sport for children?

[1 mark]

[b] From paragraph 2, which word in this paragraph means “fixed attitudes”?

[1 mark]

27. From paragraph 4, why has Kids Scuba introduced a training programme specially geared for children?

[1 mark]

28 From paragraph 5, at which level does Kids Scuba set the Children's Scuba Diving programme?

[1 mark]

29. [a] From paragraph 6, why do you think the first lesson in scuba diving was conducted in a 3-metre deep swimming pool?

[1 mark]

[b] From paragraph 8, 'where' in line 33 refers to[1 mark]

30. [a] From paragraph 8, list the two qualifications of the instructors at Kids Scuba.[i]

[ii] [2 marks]

[b] From paragraph 9, explain how the hobby of scuba diving can be turned into a career? Answer in your own words.

[2 marks]

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31 Based on the passage given write a summary of the scuba diving programme for children at Kids Scuba.Include

the reasons for the programme the training and instructors the benefits for the children

Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original meaning.

Your summary must be in continuous writing [not in note form] use materials from lines 1 to 39 [Paragraphs 1 - 10]. not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below.

Begin your summary as follows:

Kids Scuba has successfully conducted a scuba diving course for

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Section D

(25 marks)

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In The Midst of Hardship

At dawn they returned hometheir soaky clothes torn

and approached the stovetheir limbs marked by scratches

their legs full of woundsbut on their brows

there was not a sign of despair

The whole day and night just passedThey had to brave the horrendous flood

In the water all the timeBetween bloated carcassesAnd tiny chips of tree barks

Desperately looking for their son’sAlbino buffalo that was never found

They were born amidst hardshipAnd grew up without a sigh or a complaint

Now they are in the kitchen, makingJokes while rolling their cigarette leaves

SULIT 1119/132. Read the poem In The Midst Of Hardship and answer the questions that follow.

a) How did the farmers look physically when they returned home?..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

(1 mark)

b) What was the main reason for their being out in the floods?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(1 mark)

c) What was the economic background of the farmers?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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d) Why is it that they did not seem despair about their situations? How did they show this?

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33. Read the extract from the short story QWERTYUIOP and answer the questions that follow.

a) What is the ‘it’ mentioned in the first line in the extract above?

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Lucy stared at it in horror. What had she done? What had just happened? Even on her first day at the Belmont Secretarial College, she had not made such bizarre mistakes. Very odd mistakes – QWERTYUIOP, the top of the letters on a typewriter, repeated over and over again! Luckiliy, there was no one in the office. They would think she was out of her mind.

She told herself to be more cautious. She must stay focused on the job, and not think about going shopping, or anything else. She put another sheet of paper into the typewriter. She began typing the letter again.

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b) What were the ridiculous mistakes Lucy thought she had made with her typing?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(1 mark)

c) How did Lucy plan to be more careful with her typing?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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d) What happened when Lucy retyped the letter? How did she overcome the problem

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34. Based on Gulp and Gasp , write about a lesson learnt from the main character in the story.

Support your answer with evidence from the novel.

Your response should be:

not less than 50 words

in continuous writing (not in note form)

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FOR SECTION A

Circle only one space for each question.

1. A B C D

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For examiner’s use

Section Marks

A 15

B 10

C 25

D 25

Total 75

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