PMR ENGLISH LANGUAGE MODULE 1 [Paper 1] 2011

Unit Bahasa Inggeris, JPN Kedah-ENGLISH MODULE 2011-PMR-CEMERLANG-PAPER 1

Suggestion : The contents of the module could be used for intensive revision this year (2011)

Contents of Paper 1 (2011)

NO. 1. SECTION A Graphic Materials, Short Texts and Stimuli - Introduction - Guidelines - Questions 2. SECTION B Text Completion - Introduction - Guidelines - Practice 3. SECTION C Closest In Meaning - General guidelines - Examples of language expressions - Analysis of PMR past year questions (2000 2010) - Identifying meaning of words (Idiomatic expressions & phrasal verbs) - Practice 5. SECTION E Literature Component : Poems - Guideline - Qualities of Character and Emotional Response - Lake Isle of Innisfree (Background) - Questions - Lifes brief Candle (Background) - Questions - The Dead Crow (Background) - Questions Literature Component : Short Stories - How Dalat Got Its Name - Of Bunga Telur and Bally Shoes - The Pencil 6. Answer Keys for Paper 1 CONTENTS NO. OF EXERCISES

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SECTION A GRAPHIC MATERIALS & SHORT TEXTS NOTES : P1- SECTION A : Introduction Questions asked will be based on graphic materials and short texts. Each question will be followed by four options and you are required to choose the most suitable option. A variety of questions from different genres will be asked. You may be tested on: a. short texts b. tables c. graphs d. charts e. manuals f. rules/instructions g. posters h. common signs i. notices j. advertisement NOTES : P1-SECTION A : Guidelines First, read the headline or title to get a general idea of what the stimulus is about. Then read the information carefully. Note important details like the date, time, place, etc. Then look at the questions and options provided. Check each option with the graphic stimulus to find out whether it is the most suitable answer. SECTION A
Question 1 15 are based on the information given Can you describe the I was too afraid to robbers, madam? look at them. Anyway, they were armed to their teeth.

1. In the dialogue above, the expression armed to their teeth means that the robbers A B carried an arm wore fake teeth C were fully armed D had arms in their mouth

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2. From the cartoon strip above, the phrase an apple a day keeps the doctor
away means that A apples can bring the doctor B apples will keep you healthy C apples are preferred by lawyers D apples will chase the doctor away

WARNING! All residents of the dormitories are not allowed to cook. Anyone caught will be expelled from the college. 3 Which of the following statement BEST describes the notice above? A. You have to stay in the dormitory when you want to cook B. You will be given a stern warning for being caught cooking in the dormitory C. You will be suspended for a week for being caught cooking in the dormitory.

D. You will have to leave the college for being caught cooking in the dormitory
Dear Aunty, How can I remind a friend he owes me money? I feel uncomfortable bringing it up, especially when Ive already done so several times before. Impatient Lender 4. Which of the following is true about the message? A. The writer writes to remind Aunty asking for money. B. The writer writes to Aunty asking for advice. C. The writer feels happy to lend his money. D. The writer feels angry with his friend.

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Premieres on 11 January at 7p.m. Only on Nickelodeon Astro Channel 612.Catch the repeats on 13 January, 9a.m.
5. The word premieres can best be replaced with A. First showing B. Now showing C. Next showing D. Repeated showing SUNGAI PETANI: Police are suspecting the involvement of loan sharks in the kidnapping of a four-year-old child from his home in Jeniang today. The childs father, restaurant owner Harun, 45, told the police that he had borrowed money from several people to salvage his sinking business. 6. Based on the above report, loan sharks are A. money-lenders B. fish-mongers C. abductors D. intruders

7.

From the dialogue we know that A. Azizi wants to lend a book to Sham. B. Azizi wants to borrow a book from Sham. C. Sham wants to borrow a book from Razak. D. Sham wants to lend a book to Azizi and Razak.
Bread 10%

Noodles 15%

Rice 45%

Pizza 30%

8.

The most popular food among the Form 1 students is A. Rice B. Pizza C. Bread

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D. Noodles 9. Which of the following statements is true? A. Less than 50% of the students like pizza and noodles B. More than 60% of the students do not like to eat rice C. 60% of the students like to eat noodles and bread D. 50% of the students do not like rice and bread

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The word hilarious means A. Horrifying B. Suspenseful C. Exciting D. Amusing

Residents fear another white elephant in KL

11. The idiom white elephant in the headlines means A. B. C. D. a white elephant is roaming around in KL a thing that is useful and expensive a thing that expensive but useless something that is rare and expensive

(Adapted from New Straits Times, 2009)

12. From the cartoon strip, we can conclude that the girl A passed with flying colours B failed in all the subjects C managed to pass in all the subjects D failed in several subjects

WELCOME TO THE BRAVE KIDS FOUNDATION WEBSITE! Brave Kids mission is to engage and develop diverse young people to positively impact their lives, their communities and the world. We accomplish that mission through programmes that help young people aged 13-19 to use their voices for positive changes.

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13. Brave Kids Foundation organises programmes that

A.

are positive B. help young people C. change other youths D. encourage children to express themselves

14. The phrase diverse young people in the extract probably refers to young people A. from all over the world B. with different ambitions C. aged 13 to 19 D. who are from different backgrounds

Success comes to those who dare to stick their necks out.

15. According to the statement above, success will come to those who dare to A. take risk B. take short cuts C. take advantage D. take precautions

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SECTION B TEXT COMPLETION

Introduction 1. For this part, you will be given a passage with 8 blanks (Question 11-18). 2. You are required to fill each blank with one suitable grammar item. 3. The grammar items which are commonly tested in the examination are: tenses articles subject-verb agreement conjunctions prepositions adjectives adverbs

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Guidelines 1. Firstly, try to understand the content of the passage. 2. For question on tenses, looks for clues throughout the passage. Usually the tense is constantly used. 3. If you come across a difficult one, read the whole passage again and try to look for clues. 4. Then study the options given very carefully. Sometimes the answer may be inferred from the text. 5. After choosing the answers, read through the passage again to make sure it reads well. Text Completion 1 Questions 1-8 Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C, and D to fit the numbered blanks. When we have no running water from the tap, we blame the government. When there ............ (1) flash floods, we blame construction. When the weather is unbelievably hot, we point fingers .............. (2) Mother Nature. It is about time we take a good look at (3) and ask why these things happen. What is the real cause of all (4) catatrophes? The answer (5) in man himself. Our greedy and selfish nature has brought about massive destruction to Earth and ............. (6) fragile ecosystem. (7) , we continue to destroy mother Earth. Somehow, we fail to realize that all our actions will eventually come back to haunt us. As the saying goes, Never .............. (8) hand that feeds you. It is about time we take heed of this warning.
(Adapted from Longman English Form 3)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

A A A A A A A A

is at us this lie it So bit

B B B B B B B B

are to others that lies its Yet bite

C C C C C C C C

was against ourselves these laid its Unless bites

D were D on D themselves D those D laid D his D Therefore D biting

Text Completion 2 Questions 1-8 Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C, and D to fit the numbered blanks. How do pearls form? A pearl ................ (1) to form when a speck of dirt or a grain of sand goes into an oyster's shell. The dirt or grain bothers the oyster and it ..............(2) try to wash it out. When it fails to do so, the oyster builds a coating around it. ....................(3) coating is a shinny, white substance called mother-of-pearl. Layer after layer of the hard, shiny substance goes around the speck and ......................... (4) forms a pearl. Today, the ................ (5) pearls are obtained from pearl farms. Young oysters are collected from the sea and a tiny mother-of-pearl bead is put inside. Next, the oysters are put in cages .....................(6) are placed in the ocean. The ocean has the right temperature ................... (7) pearls to grow. It takes several years for a pearl to form ..................... (8) pearl farmers know when to open the shells and take out the pearls that have formed.
(Adapted from English Usage, 1993)

1. A begin 2. A will

B begins B shall

C began C would

D beginning D should

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3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

A A A A A A

A these good who of as

B B B B B B

An those best when for so

C C C C C C

The this better where from but

D Some D that D most D which D with D because

Text Completion 3 Questions 1-8 Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C, and D to fit the numbered blanks. There is an interesting incident that I would like to share with you. I used to .................(1) in the library at a secondary school. I .................(2) often shocked by the excuses students would give to avoid paying fines for overdue books. One afternoon, a student returned two books ................ (3) were long overdue. I told her that she would have to pay .................. (4) RM 2.00 fine. She .................... (5) angrily about the amount. .................. (6) tried to explain why she had to pay so much for the delay. .................... (7) she insisted that she should be exempted. You dont understand, she blurted out. I .................. (8) even read them! Even with the excuse she gave, she still had to pay the fine.
(Adapted from Readers Digest 2002)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

A A A A A A A A

work is which a complain I Besides don't

B B B B B B B B

works are whose an complains He However do

C C C C C C C C

worked was what the complained She Although didn't

D working D were D who D some D complaining D They D Furthermore D did

Text Completion 4 Questions 1-8 Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C, and D to fit the numbered blanks. As a child, my family and I had countless animals on our farm. There ................. (1) a feathered and a furry collection. A pair ................. (2) our favourites included Benny, a Persian cat, and Nancy, a milking goat. One morning we ................. (3) they were both missing. ................. (4) search involved visiting the pond, asking around at neighbouring farms, and driving around the rough, winding backtracks. There was no sign of our big cat ........... (5) the runaway goat; they had both vanished. I could understand ................. (6) easy it was for a cat to wander off and get lost, but not a big white milking goat in an area of well-fenced wheat crops. A week after they disappeared, when we had just about given ................. (7) on ever finding them again, Benny and Nancy casually trotted down the driveway together. We never did discover the secret of their adventure; 20 years later it still remains ................. (8) mystery.
(Adapted from Readers Digest 2010)

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

A A A A A A A A

is of realise Our but why up the

B B B B B B B B

are off realises My or which in an

C C C C C C C C

was for realised We because what away a

D were D from D realising D Mine D and D how D with D any

Text Completion 5 Questions 1-8 Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C, and D to fit the numbered blanks. They are not the most luxurious or comfortable of hotels in the world, but ice hotels are fast becoming a global craze. Since the first ice hotel ________ (1) fifteen years ago, more and more people are flocking to the coldest parts of the planet to enjoy the unique experience of sleeping and eating in freezing temperatures. Carefully and artistically crafted from pure ice and snow, each of these hotels usually ________ (2) more than 15,000 guests in four-month period each year. The first ice hotel was built ________ (3) Jukkasjarvi, Northern Sweden. But the idea ________ (4) spread to Norway and Finland. Today, ice hotels operate right across the Arctic Circle from Scandinavia ________ (5) Northern Canada, Alaska and Russia. The idea of an ice hotel started when a ________ (6) of artists built an igloo at an ice gallery and then simply decided to stay the night. Because of the materials used, ice hotels have a very limited life span. They stand strong through the winter ________ (7) will simply melt away to nothing in spring. However, this does not stop tourists from staying in ________ (8) hotels to marvel at the stunningly beautiful rooms and decorations.
(Sources: Just English, Vol.2, Issue 6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

A. open A. accommodate A. in A. softly A. in A. staff A. or A. this

B. opens B. accommodates B. at B. slowly B. to B. choir B. so B. that

C. opened C. accommodated C. from C. clearly C. below C. group C. but C. these

D. opening D. accommodating D. between D. quickly D. above D. troupe D. and D. those

Text Completion 6 Questions 1-8 Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C, and D to fit the numbered blanks. Some birds fly about 10,000 kilometres away from ________ (1) usual places in order to migrate to other places. They usually fly out during the autumn season and they return to their home grounds ________ (2) spring. It is quite surprising that these birds ________ (3) the same route every year. The reasons ________ (4) these birds migrate are because of the scarcity of food and the drop in temperature. They usually move from the northern hemisphere ________ (5) the southern hemisphere. These birds usually fly in a large group. There ________ (6) always a leader in front. They rest during the day ________ (7) fly during the night. It is easier for them to look for food during ________ (8) day.

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A. they B. their C. them D. theirs A. in B. on C. for D. at A. follow B. follows C. followed D. following A. what B. who C. why D. where

5.

A. to B. by C. into D. through A. are B. is C. was D. were A. so B. or C. but D. and A. a B. an C. the D. some

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Text Completion 7 Questions 1-8 Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C, and D to fit the numbered blanks. Mount Merapi in Indonesia is one of the most beautiful and yet most deadly volcanoes in the world. It ____________(1) to a height of 2,911 metres. It is situated ______________(2) south-central Java. ___________(3) the danger, about a million poor farmers live at the foot of this volcano. This is because each eruption brings fertile volcanic ash to the fields below, thus____________(4) the area around Merapi one of the worlds richest farmlands. Every seven years, Merapi causes a major eruption. But the farmers _____________(5) have learned to read warning signs from the volcano. _____________(6) the smoke becomes too heavy and too dark, and the _____________(7) begins to shake, then you run as fast as you can, an old farmer said from experience. Many people have suffered from ____________(8) eruptions. Naturally they hate Merapi. And yet, they love it too. 1. A. rise B. rises C. risen D. rose A. on B. in C. at D. of A. Although B. However C. Besides D. Despite A. making B. make C. makes D. made 5. A. himself B. theirselves C. themselves D. ourselves A. If B. Unless C. Before D. Until A. volcano B. earth C. farmers D. world A. these B. those C. this D. that

2.

6.

3.

7.

4.

8.

Text Completion 8
Questions 1-8 Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C, and D to fit the numbered blanks. Marisas family was very poor. When her father died, the family became even ______ (1). Her mother went out to work. ______ (2) school, Marisa and her brother washed dishes in restaurants to earn extra money. ______ (3) worked hard. They studied hard. They refused to give up and to______ (4) of school. Marisa did very ______ (5) in her STPM and qualified to study medicine in the university. ______ (6), the family had no money to support her. So, after class, she worked in ______ (7) supermarket. She also taught tuition. Her mother and brother ______ (8) extra jobs to support her. When Marisa qualified as a doctor, her photograph appeared in the newspapers. She was a role model for all poor children.

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1 A poor B poorer C poorly D poorest 2 A Over B Since C After D Among 3 A They B Them C Their D Themselves 4 A drop in B drop out C drop off D drop away 5 A well B good C best D better 6 A In spite of B Therefore C Moreover D Unfortunately 7 A a B the C an D8. A take B takes C took D taken ______________________________________________________________________________

SECTION C [Questions 19 24] SECTION C : CLOSEST IN MEANING :General Guidelines

1. For this section, you are tested on idiomatic expressions/phrasal verbs (peribahasa/ungkapan) 2. Try to read up and memorise the meanings of some expressions 3. If you do not know, try to guess the meaning in context of the dialogues or texts given. Examples of language expressions asked in the PMR paper are as follows: Year Idiomatic Expressions/Phrasal Verbs/Interesting Expressions 1998 on talking terms with me Im in no mood to talk to Do you have anything on you tomorrow? * I had to come on foot Thats the usual lame Ill let you off this time excuse 1999 we ran out of rice this I have to work out Just make sure you do the dish morning later * turned in his own son juvenile delinquent the right step 2000 coming over Keep an eye count on were in the same boat It is his red letter day Ill bear in mind 2001 unless something crops up Its a stones throw away cut down * I have all the facts at my You used to study at the I promise her that I would turn finger tips eleventh hour [2006] over a new leaf 2002 face the music turn over a new leaf flying colours [2007] * I had to come on foot Thats the usual lame Ill let you off this time [1998] [1998] excuse 2003 passion for success do my best come rain or shine * makes my hair stand on end cant stand the sight of it I cant help it 2004 done a great deal for us running out of ideas Thatll make up for our (1999) mischief in class * She has failed to turn up the class commenced out of order 2005 broke into burst into tears charge at him * around the corner not my cup of tea eye catching 2006 run into put off call on * crying over split milk at the eleventh hour where theres a will, theres a way 2007 decided on put forward look up * searched high and low flying colours [2002] leaps and bounds 2008 share out count on [2000] hand out * soft spot heart and soul hold his head up 2009 step up go for think about * stand on their own feet strike while the iron is hot Rome was not built in a day 2010 turned up put up with work out * green with envy kept in mind a red letter day [2000]

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PMR Analysis on closest in meaning ( Section C ) Year 2000 to 2010 with explanations Year 2000 1. 2. Expressions meanings in Context Coming over visiting Keep an eye on take care of Count on trust Were in the same boat in a similar situation It is his red-letter day special day Ill bear that in mind I have to remember it Unless something crops up if nothing unexpected happens Its a stones throw away not too far Cut down on reduce I have all the facts at my fingertips I am very well prepared You use to study at the eleventh hour last minute turn over a new leaf promised to better myself Face the music be punished Turn over a new leaf stop all bad habits and start anew Flying colours excellent results Come on foot had to walk Thats the usual lame excuse poor reason Ill let you off Ill excuse you Passion for success Strong desire to win Do my best Try as hard as I can Come rain or shine No matter what happens Makes my hair stand on end frightens me Cant stand the sight of it cant even look at it I cant help it I cant explain it Done a great deal for us helped us a lot Running out of ideas cannot think of any more ideas That will make up for our mischief in class that will be one way of saying sorry She has failed to turn up she has not come The class commenced started Out of order not functioning Broke into entered Burst into tears - cried Charge at him attack him Around the corner soon Not my cup of tea not to my liking Eye catching attractive Run into meet put off postponed call on visit Crying over spilt milk regretting At the eleventh hour at the last minute Where theres a will, theres away when you are determined, you will succeed

3.
4.

5.
2001 6. 1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6.
2002 1.

2. 3.
4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A. B. C. D. E. F. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A. B. C. D.

2003

2004

2005

2006

E. F.
2007 1. 2. 3. 4.

decided on confirmed put forward suggest look up search searched high and low looked every where 5. flying colours excellent results 6. by leaps and bounds greatly

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2008

2009

2010

A. share out divide B. count on trust C. hand out distribute D. soft spot fondness E. heart and soul commitment F. hold his head up be proud 1. step up increase 2. go for prefer 3. think about consider 4. stand on their feet be independent 5. strike while the iron is hot grab opportunities 6. Rome was not built in a day it takes time to succeed A. turned up arrived B. put up with tolerate C. work out plan D. green with envy jealous E. kept in mind remembered F. a red letter day an important day

IDENTIFYING MEANING OF WORDS IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS

IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS To face the music To live from hand to mouth To sit on the fence To be in the same boat In hot water Have green fingers Burn the midnight oil Once in a blue moon At the eleventh hour Bear in mind Turn over a new leaf To paint the town red Raining cats and dogs Keep an eye In high spirits Getting on my nerves Out of the blue Not my cup of tea Eye catching Around the corner By hook or by crook To keep ones fingers crossed Keep your word Where theres a will, theres a way Lend a hand I am all ears A close shave Flying colours To believe your ears Not kidding MEANINGS To take the punishment or scolding To live in hardship To take no sides in a debate/ a quarrel To be in the same circumstances In trouble Good at gardening Study until late at night Seldom At the last minute Remember To change for the better To enjoy oneself Raining heavily Look after Happy Making me annoyed/irritated Unexpectedly Not to my liking Attractive Coming soon By all means To hope for the best Keep your promise When you are determined, you will succeed Help I am listening A narrow escape Good grades To believe what you hear Not joking

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Blow ones trumpet Down to earth Caught red handed In a twinkling of an eye Under the weather Took to heart Bad blood Throw in the towel Easier said than done Count me in Dont lose heart Practice makes perfect Drive me up the wall The early bird catches the worm Let the cat out of the bag Black sheep A white elephant Drop a line Put your mind to it A bookworm PHRASAL VERBS Run into Put off Call on Watch out Close shave Turn up Look out Look into Get through Cut down Look forward Look after Break/Broke into Break/Broke down Hold/Held up Give up Rely on Set Off Takes after Come across Throw up On and off Drop in Come up Passed away Deal with Get over Carry on Get along with Running out Put in Map out Get ready

To boast Humble/Honest Caught in the act Very quickly Slightly ill Be upset by Feeling of strong dislike Give up Easier to talk about an idea than carry it out Include me Dont be discouraged You will be good if you do it often Make me very angry Those who are early will benefit Let a secret out Person who is an embarrassment Useless possession write Concentrate One who likes to read MEANINGS Meet Postponed Visit Be careful Narrow escape Attend/Arrive Be careful Investigate Pass Reduce Expect with pleasure Take care of Enter/Entered by force Stop/Stopped because of a fault Delay/Delayed Stop trying Depend on Start the journey Looks like/Behaves like Find by chance Vomit Sometimes Make a visit Happen Died Handle Recover Continue Be friendly with Lacking To spend time or energy/contribute Plan Hurry

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Look out Crash into Look up to Make up Tag along Round up Ages ago

Look for/ Search Hit Respect Compensate Accompany Gather Long ago

PRACTICE 1

Text A
Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. Trishan, you are late again. I was hoping you would turn up (19) early. said Ali. You know that tomorrow is the deadline to hand in our class project. Sorry Arif, I was held up (20) by the early morning traffic. Dont worry, well finish our work on time. said Trishan. Thanks Trishan, I know I can count on (21) you. said Arif. I wont let you down, you know that. replied Trishan. 19. turn up A wait B stay C arrive D return 20. held up A worried B delayed C surprised D dissapointed 21. count on A rely B refer C remind D recognise

Text B Read the text below and choose the best meaning for the expressions that are underlined. David was raised by his mother. He had no idea about his father as his father died right after David was born. Since then, his mother had to make both ends meet (22) to support David and herself. Davids mother also learnt to paddle her own canoe. (23) She has been doing everything on her own. Although life could be tough at times, Davids mother believed that every flow must have its ebb. (24) She is determined to bring up her son to be a successful person in life. 22. make both ends meet A. plan usefully B. cope patiently C. understand clearly D. manage financially 23. paddle her own canoe A. be reliant B. be dependent C. be trustworthy D. be independent

24. every flow must have its ebb A. ill luck lasts forever B. fate decides our destiny C. neither fortune nor ill luck lasts forever D. hope and destiny can change a persons life

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PRACTICE 2 Text A Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. Ala n MrTe h Alan Mr Teh Alan MrTeh Mr Teh : Dad, the orchids have turned out (19) well. : Yes, they have, : : : : : I wish to pluck some for my teacher. Go ahead. Which teacher? Miss Lili Choo. Her house was broken into (20) last week. Oh dear! She was upset. Thats why we called off (21) the class party we planned tomorrow.

19. A. B. C. D.

turned out planted watered grown withered

Text B Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the expressions underlined. Samad : The cat is out of the bag (22). Simon is going to Switzerland during the long holidays. Danil : Why did he tell us he was not going anywhere? Samad : Oh, he was afraid that the plan would not see the light of day (23). It costs a lot of money for the whole family to holiday in Geneva. Danil : So it is certain now that they can go? Samad : Yes. He's been studying the map of Geneva night and day. He says he knows the city now like the back of his hand (24). Danil : Wow, Geneva, that's cool! I'll be stuck in my backyard throughout the holidays!

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22 The cat is out of the bag A The cat has escaped. B The pet is roaming free. C The secret is known to all. D The information is easily available. 23 see the light of day A happen B be found C be bright D take place in daytime

24 like the back of his hand A like himself B without fear C very well D actively

PRACTICE 3 Text A Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. Situation A: Anil and Dana are talking after the long school holidays. Anil: Wow! Look at you, Dana! Dana: Hey Anil, I took your advice and stayed away from (19) fast food and soft drinks. Anil: Is that all? Is it that easy to lose weight? Dana: No, I also go to the gym to tone up (20) my body. Anil: Hmm..you look so good, I think I should give it a go (21). 19. stayed away from A. avoided B. reduced C. did not cook D. refused Text B Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the expressions underlined. Situation: Mr. Tan is leaving for Kuala Lumpur and he is telling his son, James what to do during his absence. Father: James, please take care of your younger brother while Im away on business in Kuala Lumpur. He has been under the weather (22) for two days. James: What is wrong with him? Father: He quarrelled with his good friend, Raymond, yesterday and took to heart (23) what Raymond said to him. I think he will need some words of consolation from you. James: I hope there wont be any bad blood (24) between them. They have been friends for years. 20. tone up A. firm up B. slim up C. thin out D. smoothen out 21. should give it a go A. try it B. believe it C. practice it D. think about it

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22.. under the weather A. terribly sad B. very angry C. slightly ill D. extremely excited

23. took to heart A. was delighted by B. was praised by C. was scolded by D. was upset by

24. A. B. C. D.

bad blood feelings of strong dislike misunderstanding true friendship mutual respect

PRACTICE 4 Text A Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. Situation A Sara Mrs. Goh Sara Mrs. Goh Sara Mrs. Goh arrive. : : : : : : : Sara is helping her mother, Mrs. Goh in the kitchen. Should I take the plates from the cabinet, mum? Yes. Take out a dozen but be careful of your butter fingers. (19) Dont worry, mum. Ive grown out of them. (20) Here are the plates. Thanks. Could you put them on the table? Ok. Whats next? Thats all. Now, lets get the kitchen spick and span (21) before the guests

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19. butter fingers A flexible fingers B slippery fingers C use butter on the fingers D spread butter using fingers 21. spick and span A clean and tidy B dry and decorated C wet and slippery D bright and cosy

20. grown out of them A. become older B gotten used to them C. overcome the problem D. no need of them anymore

Text B Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. Situation B : Janet and her sister, Gina are talking about Janets exams. Janet : Im worried about my exams. I dont think I do well and Dads going to get mad with me. Gina : Dont worry, itll be a piece of cake. (22) Youre a smart girl. Janet : Its easy for you to say that. Youre the apple of his eye. 23) Im just his youngest daughter. Gina : Well, all you have to do is set your mind to it and try your best. Janet : Thats true. Where theres a will, theres a way. (24) Right? Gina : Thats the spirit. 22. a piece of cake A delicious B an easy task C nice to eat cake D like a cake 23. the apple of his eye A. his pain in the eye B. his apple in the eye C. his favourite person D. his annoying daughter

24. Where theres a will, theres a way A You need a will before you can see the way. B You can find the path if you have lost your way. C You can achieve anything if you are determined. D You can put your mind to anything if there is a correct way.

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PRACTICE 5 Text A Situation: Ain is telling Sharon about a book sale. Ain with Sharon Ain break. 19. The books are on discount. Dont miss this sale. drop by 20. bogged down A contact A frustrated B call B concerned C meet C disappointed D visit D overwhelmed : : : 21. hand in A. finish B. submit C. complete D. give me? Lets drop by (19) before going home. : I would love to, Ain, but Im bogged down (20) by all the school projects. : Come on, I have to hand in (21) my project soon, too. You should take a : There is a book sale at the Putra Mall. Would you like to check out the sale

Text B Vanessa so Sonia Vanessa in

We have been standing here in the hot sun for nearly 10 minutes . It is difficult to flag down (22) a taxi during this time of the day. Its extremely hot. I might pass out (23) if no taxis come soon. Hey, I think we are in luck. I can make out (24) an empty taxi coming this direction. Quick, get ready!

22. flag down A B C D Text C JAMILAH NADIA JAMILAH : : : call yell show signal

23. pass out A. B. C. D. cry jump faint scream

24. make out A. see B. view C. witness D. watch

I wonder if I have said something wrong? I think Sarah is giving me the cold shoulder (22). I smiled at her the other day and she didnt smile back.. Are you sure? Sarah is a happy-go-lucky (23) kind of person. Perhaps she didnt know you were smiling at her. Anyway, why didnt you talk to her first? I am sure she will respond. You are right. I could be imagining this. But if I have hurt or offended her, I apologize. I would like to nip this in the bud.(24). 24. nip this in the bud A start talking B discuss the issue C settle this problem D stop the development

22. giving me the cold shoulder A moving away B turning away C becoming enemies D becoming unfriendly 23. happy-go-lucky A calm B tolerant C carefree D always happy

SECTION E POEM & SHORT STORIES

How to answer the questions: 1. Read the poem or the excerpt of the short stories carefully. 2. Understand both the literal and figurative meaning in order to choose the best answers. 3. It will help if you know the background of the poet and why the poem was written. 4. Before you answer the questions on short story think about the events that occur before and after excerpt. 5. Study each option carefully and select the best answer. QUALITIES OF CHARACTER hard-working wise brave helpful loyal intelligent patient deceitful polite lazy strong jealous kind violent careless POEM 1 The Lake Isle of Innisfree I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made, Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey bee And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnights all glimmer; and noon a purple glow And evening full of the linnets wings. I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep hearts core. William Butler Yeats Background: In this poem, the poet is looking for peace. He is actually in the city but he finds urban life uninspiring and dull because city life does allow him to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. He believes he can find this quality of life in nature. His ideal place of peace is Innisfree, an imaginary place he has created in his mind. The thought of Innisfree excites him as he goes about his business in the city. Innisfree is his place of hiding when things get too hectic. Questions 1-10 are based on the following poem . 1. The poet wishes to stay in a small cabin because he wants to _____ [PMR 2003] A live a peaceful life B be with his friends C plant nine rows of beans D observe the birds & bees EMOTIONAL RESPONSE happy sad shocked angry surprised puzzled bored stunned

2. The line in stanza 2, And evening full of the linnets wings refers to the sense of A touch B taste C sound D smell 3. It in line I hear it in the deep hearts core. refers to A the roadway B the lake water C the small cabin D the grey pavement 4. Why is midnights all a glimmer? It is because of .. [PMR 2006] A the moon B the linnet C the bees D the stars 5. By going to Innisfree, the poet would A remember the city B stay close to home C change the environment D enjoy calm and tranquility 6. The repetition of the phrase I will rise and go now shows that the persona is A eager B lonely C efficient D hard-working 7. What is the main theme of this poem? A B C D City life is stressful. Insects are noisy creatures. Islands are always peaceful and calm. There is peace and tranquillity in nature. C Mist afternoon D D Dew night

8. What does veils of the morning represents? A Rain B Sunlight

9. The phrase where cricket sings shows that it is A dusk B morning C 10. Currently, the persona is A on the road way C in Innisfree B D

in the city on a pavement

11. The most symbolic image inferred from the phrase a small cabin is A A home in a forest B A peaceful life C An escape into the world of nature D A house made of logs 12. The mood of the persona is one of A anger B boredom 13. What is the subject matter in the poem? A nature B death C satisfaction C D reflection D loneliness

pollution

14. Below are effects that the images of sound created the poem except? A. A sense of harmony C. A feeling of loneliness B. A feeling of loneliness D. A mental picture of the place

POEM 2 LIFES BRIEF CANDLE BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Poem Meaning To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow Macbeth repeatedly says the word tomorrow to show how slowly time is passing for him. He does not look forward to tomorrow or the future anymore because his wife whom he loved has died. He also wonders how much longer he has to live without his beloved wife. The words creeps and petty pace show us how slowly how time moves for Macbeth. The words are also meant to show us that Macbeth is tired with life. For Macbeth time will move slowly till the very end, which for him, is death. The past has shown us that lived by fools who eventually dies and become dust. Macbeth says that life lasts only for a short time just like a candle flame which burns only briefly. Macbeth says that life is like a moving shadow and just as unreal. Macbeth also likens life to an unskilled actor who plays his part briefly on the stage of life and then is totally forgotten after that. To Macbeth, life is like a story told by a fool. It is full of loud noise and strong feelings. But life is actually totally meaningless. This is how life feels to Macbeth with the death of his wife.

Creeps in this petty pace from day to day

To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out brief candle! Lifes but a walking shadow, a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more; it is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing.

BACKGROUND: This poem is from the tragedy Macbeth. A tragedy is a story with an unhappy ending. These words are spoken by Macbeth, King of Scotland. He is feeling very sad because his wife has just died. She had inspired him and supported him in his quest to become King, but now that he has achieved his ambition, she is dead. He feels that it is not worth living anymore. There is no more joy and meaning in life for him. He wishes that he could die quickly. Questions 1-10 are based on the following poem. 1. Which word in the poem shows time is moving slowly? A Hour B Pace C Creeps D Walking 2. The word idiot refers to someone who is , A selfish B foolish C careless D heartless

3. In the poem, the poet feels that life is . A meaningless B doubtful C carefree 4. The player mentioned in the poem is the A tale B stage C actor

D easy

D shadow

5. The phrase and then is heard no more means , A when we die, we are forgotten C the player is not heard anymore B the actor does not act anymore D when we leave the stage we die 6. In the poem, the poet feels . A angry B awful C regretful D depressed

7. The line To the last syllable of recorded time shows the A was people spend their time C precious time spent on the earth B past events in a persons D final moments before death 8. The phrase Out, out, brief candle implies that the persona A has given up hope on life C wants the candle to melt fast B expects the flame to go out D has very little time left to live 9. The persona in this poem is one who _________ about life. A speaks seriously B advises sincerely C thinks negatively D discusses patiently 10. Which phrase shows that life is meaningless? A Creeps in this petty pace B Signifying nothing C Out, out brief candle! D And all our yesterdays have lighted fools.

POEM 3 THE DEAD CROW BY A. SAMAD SAID Poem Meaning He saw a dead crow The poet said that a man saw a crow dead in a in a drain drain near the post office. In many cultures, the near the post office. crow symbolizes a lot of bad things such as misfortune, sickness, death, disaster and bad luck. So, by mentioning the crow at the very beginning of the poem, the poet may be preparing us for the many bad things that are to come. He saw an old man In a clinic, he saw both old and young patients gasping for air with breathing difficulties and the word crowded and a baby barely able to breathe shows us that many other people were also sick. in a crowded morning clinic. This land is so rich The poet says that we should not suffer like this Why should we suffer like this? since our country is very rich in natural resources. I want clean air The poet demands unpolluted air for his future For my grandchildren, generations.

I want the damned fools to leave the forest alone. I want the trees to grow, and rivers to run free, and the earth covered with grass. Let the politician plan how we may live in dignity, now and always.

The poet angrily calls for those responsible for destroying the forests by logging and development activities. So stop doing so immediately. He wants to see trees growing, the rivers unclogged by pollution and green grass sprouting everywhere. The policy makers should plan the proper use of the land so that the people can lead better lives now and forever.

1. When the poet says This land is so rich, he means that there are many [PMR 2002] A grassy lands B large families C wealthy people D natural resources 2. What is the poem mainly about? A The plans made by politicians B The importance of industrialization C The destruction of the environment D The food problems faced by people D satisfied D A post office D boredom

3. The second stanza tells us that the poet is most probably A relaxed B annoyed C relieved 4. In stanza 1, where was the baby seen? A A drain B A clinic [PMR 2005] C A forest

5. The line Why should we suffer like this? shows A laziness B proudness C anger 6. I in stanza 2 would like _________ for the second generation. A clean air B rich land C damned fools 7. The poet wants the damned fools to A replant the forest B cut down every tree 8. If the land is used properly, the people will A be able to lead a better quality life B suffer forever

C stop cutting down the trees D continue cutting down the trees C not benefit in any way D have to bear the consequences of pollution

9. The word grandchildren in line 2 of stanza 2 can stand for A the children of ones children C ones descendants B those born before us D ones ancestors 10. Instead of a damaged environment, the poet wants all these things except A trees growing everywhere C unclogged rivers flowing freely B rivers chocked with rubbish D green grass growing all over the place

SHORT STORIES Read the extract below carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow. How Dalat Got Its Name (Excerpt 1). Questions 1-3 Brother, I think they are right, Lutong said gently. Poor Umat was our brother, but he does not deserve a memorial pole. Let us just mourn him in our hearts. Galau thought about this, hiding his face with his hands. Alright, he said at last, cover the poor man with earth and let no more be said. But one memorial I will give him. This was once a happy village. Now it is a place of death. Blood was spilt in the village street. The smell of death is in the air. Black flies are everywhere. I will call this village Dalat, flies, so nobody shall ever forget! Heidi Munan 1. The phrase the poor man in the extract refers to A Umat B Galau C Lutong D The old chief 2. What is the memorial that Galau gave Umat? A A good burial. B A memorial pole. C A mourning in his heart. D The name Dalat for the village. 3. Which of the following does not describe the village? A Blood on the street. B Black flies everywhere. C Smell of death in the river. D Happiness among the villagers. How Dalat Got Its Name (Excerpt 2) Questions 4-6

4. Umat can be described as A. fair and wise B. fearless and fair

C. D.

fearless and strong sensible and famous

5. The word mourned in the passage can be best replaced with A. regretted B. grieved C. moaned D. sobbed 6. The villagers chose Galau as chief because A. he was strong B. he was the best C. it was the custom D. he was the youngest

Of Bunga Telur And Bally Shoes (Excerpt 1) Questions 1-3 Read the extract below carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow. Cousin Lan tried to continue, but was angrily cut short by Jamal. Of course, its a lot of pitis, you miser, Jamal retorted. These are real Bally shoes, not your pirated Golok version. If youre not interested, never mind. Ill take my merchandise elsewhere, but youre not going to take advantage of my situation to be your usual conniving miserly self, sulked Jamal. Cousin Lan quickly made amends, afraid of losing a lifetime treasure. I was just kidding, Mal. Dont take it so hard. Of course, RM430.00 is fine, but can I pay by installments? The look on Jamals face deterred further arguments. In the afternoon, Cousin Lan went to the post office and took out his savings. RM 430.00 in hard cash changed hands. A beautiful pair of Bally shoes also changed ownership. Out of Jamals sight, Cousin Lan lovingly examined his new possession. How supple the leather, how rich the aroma, how sensuous the sole. It was all too much for Cousin Lan. They were not called Real Bally Shoes for nothing. Probably even the batik towkays in Penambang couldnt afford those shoes at their original Lot 10 prices, but he, Zailan, the humble Kota Bharu land office clerk, was their proud owner! His nostrils flared in pride. Wait till the pretty Land Office receptionist sees them, mused Cousin Lan. Then she wont be so high and mighty with me. Of Bunga Telur and Bally Shoes by Che Husna Azhari

1.

A miser is A a stingy person B a careful person

C D

an extravagant person an intelligent person

What was Cousin Lan thinking when he was examining the shoes? A Everyone would like him. C Everyone would envy him. B Everyone would hate him. D Everyone would listen to him. Cousin Lan has this obvious characteristic. A Humble C B Vanity D

Generous Forgiving

Of Bunga Telur And Bally Shoes (Excerpt 2) Questions 4-6 Well, that leaves just RM430.00 to be raised. What a minute, what if he could save on the bunga telur. After all, they were just hard-boiled eggs. They could boil a lot of eggs which were dirt cheap if bought from the Department of Agriculture and then they could be handed around on trays. He tried to sell his ideas on the bunga telur to the womenfolk. His sister glared at him. And how would people know its the bunga telur for your wedding? Well, countered Jamal, thats no problem. Well stick sticky labels on them. His sister rolled her eyes in disbelief and smacked her hand on her forehead. Jamal thought that meant dismissal. Those bunga telur could be quite expensive. He had another brilliant idea which he recounted to his sister. How about if you distribute Hacks sweets instead of hard-boiled eggs? His last idea was really the last straw for this his sister. 4. Why did Jamal suggest that the hard-boiled eggs be handed around on trays? A B C It was a cultural practice. It would help him to cut costs. It was a good way to please his sister.

5. How did Jamals sister react to his suggestion to distribute Hacks sweets instead of hard-boiled egg? A B She smiled at Jamal. She nodded in agreement. C D She smacked her forehead. She dismissed the suggestion.

6. . another brilliant idea in the passage refers to A the distribution of sweets instead of eggs B the act of sticking labels on eggs C handling out the eggs on trays D boiling a lot of eggs

The Pencil Excerpt 1 Question 1 7 The boy he had been waiting for passed by and Zahid sprang out at him like a hungry tiger. Dollah fell to the ground. Immediately Zahid began hitting him, first in the stomach and then on the jaw. The other children tried to break up the fight but without success. The two boys kept on fighting. Zahids intense anger increased his strength and although he ended up bruised and bloody, he finally won. Dollah was completely exhausted. Zahid then opened Dollahs bag. He looked for the pencil. He found it. Then he broke it into bits and threw the pieces into the river. Afterwards, he ran home as swiftly as lightning. As soon as he reached home, he went and hugged his grandmother around the neck. Then, he buried his head in her lap, without saying a word. He felt sad and rejected deeply hurt. That night, the small boy was feverish. The fever lasted three days. 1. Why did Zahid lay in wait for Dolah? A. Dolah was his good friend. B. He wanted to surprise Dolah with a present. C. He wanted to steal Dolahs pencil. D. He had been punished because of Dolah

2. What helped Zahid win the fight? A. His height B. His size C. His anger 3. The pencil in Dolahs bag belonged to A. Dolah B. Zahid C.Mr Jamal

D. Dolahs fear of him D. Mr. Berahim

4. Zahid broke the pencil into pieces probably because A. it had caused all his problems. C. the pencil couldnot beused forwriting anymore B. he wanted to buy Dolah a new pencil. D. without itsred paint ,it looked very ugly 5. Why did Zahid not go to his father or mother but to his grandmother? A. his parents had separated and he was not living with them. B. his parents had been killed in a road accident. C. his parents had gone for a holiday. D. he knew that his parents would not comfort him. 6. After the fight, the small boy A. recovered fully from his bruises. B. was sick for three days and three nights. C. became stronger. D. died from his injuries. D. was the same

7. When Zahid recovered, his behaviour A. became worse B. improved. C. did not change

ANSWERS SECTION A 1. C 6. A 11. C SECTION B TEXT COMPLETIO N1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. B B C C B B B B TEXT COMPLETIO N2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. B A C C B D B C TEXT COMPLETIO N 3 1. A 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. C TEXT COMPLETION 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. D A C A B D A C 2. B 7. B 12. C 3. D 8. A 13. D 4. B 9. A 14. D 5. A 10. D 15. A

TEXT COMPLETIO N5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. C A A D B C C C

TEXT COMPLETIO N6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. B A A C A B D C

TEXT COMPLETIO N 7 1. B 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. C 7. B 8. A

TEXT COMPLETION 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. B C A B A D A C

SECTION C PRACTICE 1 TEXT A 19. C 20. B 21. A TEXT B 22. D 23. D 24. C SECTION E POEMS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

PRACTICE 2 TEXT A 19. C 20. D 21. C TEXT B 22. C 23. A 24. C

PRACTICE 3 TEXT A 19. A 20. A 21. A TEXT B 22. C 23. D 24. A

PRACTICE 4 TEXT A 19. B 20. C 21. A TEXT B 22. B 23. C 24. C

PRACTICE 5 TEXT A 19. D 20. D 21. B TEXT B 22. D 23. C 24. A

TEXT C 22. D 23. C 24. C

LAKE ISLE OF INNISFREE A 8. C C 9. B B 10. B D 11. C D 12. B A 13. A D 14. C D C B A C A C THE DEAD CROW 8. A 9. C 10. B

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

C B A C A D D

LIFES BRIEF CANDLE 8. C 9. B 10. B

SHORT STORIES HOW DALAT GOT ITS NAME EXCERPT 1 EXCERPT 2 1. A 4. C 2. D 5. B 3. D 6. C THE PENCIL EXCERPT 1 4. A 1. D 5. A 2. C 6. B 3. B 7. A

OF BUNGA TELUR AND BALLY SHOES EXCERPT 1 EXCERPT 2 1. A 4. B 2. C 5. D 3. B 6. A