Questions 1- 5 based on poem The River

Valerie Bloom

The Rivers a wanderer, A nomad, a tramp, He doesnt choose one place To set up his camp. The Rivers a winder, Through valley and hill, He twists and he turns, He just cannot be still. The Rivers a hoarder, And he buries down deep Those little treasures That he wants to keep. The Rivers a baby, He gurgles and hums, And sounds like hes happily Sucking his thumbs. The Rivers a singer, As he dances along, The countryside echoes The notes of his song. The Rivers a monster Hungry and vexed, Hes gobbled up trees And hell swallow you next.

1. Which word in the poem personifies the river as moving from place to place? A. camp B. nomad C. winder D. treasures

2. Why is the river like a baby? A. It sings B. It moves C. It gurgles D. It wanders

3. The word vexed in stanza 6 can best be replaced by. A. sad B. happy C. annoyed D. dissatisfied 1

4. Why is the river personified as a monster? A. Drowns people B. Twists and turns C. Sucks his thumbs D. Eats wild animals

5. By burying down deep those litte treasures, we know that the river is A. A tramp B. A singer C. A winder D. A hoarder

Questions 6- 13 are based on the information given. 6. From the chart, we can conclude that the residents of Taman Orkid A. Are happy with the public transportation service B. Can afford their own cars and motorcycles C. Live near bus and train stations D. Do not travel around much

7. Which of the following statements is true of the chart above? A. People are not so afraid for their childrens safety. B. People are most afraid of vandalism. C. People are afraid for their valuables. D. People are least afraid of robberies.

8. The sign informs people that they can send their .to Rainbow Ville A. Teenagers B. Grandchildren C. Elderly friends D. Weak students

9. Which of the following statements is true? A. You have to take a flight from KLIA to Putrajaya B. Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and KLIA are in the same area. C. Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and KLIA are along the same road D. You must always turn right to reach putrajaya, Cyberjaya and KLIA 10. Which of the following statements is true of the weather forecast above? A. Children in Terengganu will be able to play outdoor. B. Those staying in Perlis can go out without umbrellas. C. Students in Kelantan should stay indoors all day. D. Selangor will experience very strong wind.

11. Which of the following statements is true of the advertisement above? A. The Ipoh Street Carnival is an annual event B. Tourists will crowd the city in November. C. The carnival aims to promote parades D. Ipoh is a village near the city

12. Which of the following statements is true of the notice above? A. Lane 7 is an express payment counter. B. Lane 7 is a gift-wrapping counter. C. Lane 7 is a movie ticket counter. D. Lane 7 is an exchange counter.

Questions 13-22, underline the correct answer.

Festive shopping is an interesting activity in Malaysia as there are many shopping malls and complexes all over the country. Ampang park is a (13) (special, common) place for shopping in Kuala Lumpur. It was the (14).. (initial, first) shopping complex in the country some 35 years ago. The Mid Valley Gardens is a (15) (sprawling, widespread) mall that carries many brands that cater to (16).. (every, either) member of the family. Nilai 3, Negeri Sembilan, is a bargain hunters paradise. It sells everything from (17) (fresher, fresh) food to furniture at (18) (low, bottom) and (19).. (sensible, reasonable) prices. Queensbay Mall, Penang, is a (20).. (distinguished, popular) shopping mall. (21) (This, These) mall has something for everyone and is a (22) (good, best) place to shop. Shopping has never been so good.

Questions 23-25, read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

Mother: Its no point putting forward (23) the idea of shifting to the city. Son : We need to talk to dad. It is no much better living in the city. Dont give up (24) trying, mum. Mother: Your dad wont listen. Our idea will definitely fall through (25). Son : Mum, please reason it out with dad. It is so troublesome living in the countryside.
23. putting forward A. Telling B. Discussing C. Suggesting D. mentioning 24. give up A. nag B. stop C. sight D. inform 25. fall through A. fall B. delay C. succeed D. progress

Questions 24-26, read the text below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined. Makcik, let me lend you a hand (26). The kettle is hot and heavy. You might scald yourself, Suria said to MakCikEndon. Thank you, Suria. You are such an angel! Makcik, is there nobody to help you in the house? My ten children only visit me once in the blue moon (27). Suria quickly consoled MakCikEndon, They live very far away, thats why they cant visit you that often. MakCikEndon shook her head. Then in alow voice she replied, trying to wipe away tears that rolled down her cheeks, Just a stone throw (28) away! 26. lend you a hand A. help you B. carry you C. give you money D. hand you something 27. once in the blue moon A. very rarely B. very frequently C. very now and then D. when there is moonlight 28. a stone throw A. very far B. very near C. throw the stones D. many stones around

Questions 29-34 are based on the following story

Sometimes it would be better if we check first before we take any action hastily. That was what Reuben and Zainal learnt last week. They were on their way home from school last week. As they passed Mak Indahs guava orchard, they saw two men behind the bushes. They became suspicious as the two men looked like strangers to them. Knowing that Mak Indah was alone because her husband, a teacher, was still in school, they decided to frighten the two men. They went behind the two men quietly and swung their bags at their heads. At the same time, Zainal shouted, Police! What are you doing here? The two men fell to the ground, shouting for help. Mak Indah, hearing the commotion, came running out of the house. She laughed when Reuben told her about the two men. She went and helped them up to their feet. Apparently they were her two workers whom she had just employed to help out with the plucking of the guavas that morning. They were looking for some fruits in the bushes. Reuben and zainal apologizedto them and in return, promised to help them pluck the guava fruit. That was their first visit to the village. That was why the boys had not seen them before. Soon they were happily plucking and packing the guava fruit together.

. 29. What did Reuben and Zainal see at the orchard? A. B. C. D. Two men eating guavas Two men packing guavas Two men plucking guavas Two men behind the bushes 32. The word commotion means A. noise B. story C. incident D. celebration 33. Mak Indah laughed because the two men were her A. brothers B. neighbours C. workers D. sons 34. Reuben and Zainal made up for their mistakes by. A. Leaving the orchard B. Cleaning the orchard C. Walking away quickly D. Helping the two men pluck guavas

30. Why were they suspicious? A. B. C. D. They heard some noise The men were stealing the fruit They had never seen the men before The men were practicing their English

31. When they attacked, the two men A. ran away B. took out a knife C. shouted for help D. jumped up and down

Question 35 to 40 based on the following story. One day, a lion was asleep in his den when a tiny mouse ran up his outstretched paw and across his nose, awakening him from his nap. As quick as lightning, the lion put his paw on the frightened mouse and prevented him from running away. The lion roared angrily. Please dont eat me, squeaked the mouse. Forgive me this time and I promise Ill never forget it. One day I maybe able to do you a good turn and repay you for your kindness. The lion laughed at the mouse, amused by the thought that such a tiny creature could ever be able to help him. So he lifted up his paw and let the mouse go. A few months later, as the lion was hunting in the jungle, he was trapped in a net which hunters had set to catch him. He roared as loudly as he could. The mouse heard the roar and recognised it instantly. It was the voice of the lion that had spared his life. Immediately, he ran to where the lion lay tangled in a net of ropes. Well, your majesty, said the mouse. I have come to repay your kindness. Quickly, the mouse started to nibble at the ropes with his sharp little teeth. Soon, the lion was able to crawl out of the hunters trap. 35. Which of the following proverbs best describe the moral of the story? A. Better late than never B. Two heads are better than one C. One good turn deserves another D. Live and let live. 37. The mouse addressed the lion as your majesty because A. Thats was the lions name B. The lion belonged to a king, C. The lion is known the king of the jungle D. The lion is known as the king of the jungle 38. The word nibble as used in the passage means to A. Eat greedily B. Chew noisily C. Take small bites D. Peck repeatly 36. The lion let the mouse go because A. He was amused by the mouse B. The mouse was so tiny C. So that he could go back to sleep D. He wanted the mouse repay him

39. The expression as quick as lightning can be replaced with: A. Instantly B. Brightly C. Loudly D. Slowly 40. What do you think happened to the lion in the end? A. He was killed by the hunters B. He escaped into the jungle C. He killed the hunters D. He ate the mouse