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12/1 BAHASA INGGERIS KERTAS 1 MAC 2013 1 jam

LOGO SEKOLAH NAMA SEKOLAH

UJIAN PENILAIAN TAHAP SATU MAJLIS PENGETUA SEKOLAH MENENGAH DAERAH ROMPIN TINGKATAN TIGA 2013 _____________________________________________________________
BAHASA INGGERIS Kertas 1 Satu jam __________________________________________________________________

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU Arahan 1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi empat bahagian: Bahagian A, Bahagian B, Bahagian C dan Bahagian D. 2. Jawab semua soalan. For examiners use Instructions 1. This question paper consists of four sections: Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D. 2. Answer all questions. Section A B C D TOTAL Total 10 10 6 14 40 Marks

______________________________________________________________________ Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 9 halaman bercetak

12/1 HAKCIPTA MPSM ROMPIN 0 SULIT

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SECTION A Questions 1 10 are based on the information given.

QUESTION 1 Read the dialogue below and answer the question that follows.

Son, lets take a picture of you and your maiden catch.

Why is Timmy very happy? A He caught a female fish. B He took a picture of his fish. C He is excited about fishing. D He just caught his first fish.

Question 2 is based on the diagram below.

Not suitable for children under the age of three. 2 Mrs. James is 45 years old. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? A B C D Her two-year-old son can use the float. She cannot swim with the float herself. She can safely use the float herself. She can give the float as a gift to her one-year-old niece.

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Question 3 is based on the information label. MOCCA WHITE COFFEE 3-IN-1 Best before 31 December 2013

The label shows the ______ of the coffee. A cost B weight C expiry date D manufacturing date

Question 4 is based on the cartoon strip

Why are there similar signs used to show the direction? It is the cartoonists way to. A amuse the readers. B distract the readers attention. C emphasise that cloning means duplicating. D show that there are many cloning labs further up the road.

QUESTION 5 Read the text below. Then, answer the question that follows. 5 To make poached eggs for a crowd, cook eggs ahead of time, slightly undercooking them. Slide them into a large bowl of cold water. When ready to be served, immerse in barely simmering water for 1 to 2 minutes. The word barely implies that the water is A the water is slightly simmering B the water is hardly simmering
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C the water is truly simmering D the water is almost simmering

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QUESTION 6 Read the notice below and answer the question that follows. Topic Speaker Date Time : Stress Management : Dr. Jeremy Tsun : 28 February 2013 : 2.00 p.m- 5.00 p.m

* Complimentary hot beverages provided

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the notice below? A B C D Dr. Jeremy Tsun is suffering from stress. The talk is specifically for managers with stress. Dr. Jeremy Tsun will speak about how to handle stress. Participants need to pay for the hot drinks served

QUESTION 7 Read the advertisement below. Then, answer the question that follows.

EARLY BIRDS GET A

30 % DISCOUNT !

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ENROL NOW!!!

The advertisement tells us A B C D those that enrol early pay less only the birds will get a discount you can enrol early in the morning you can enrol at any time you want

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QUESTION 8 Read the dialogue below and answer the question that follows Alias : Ron : Alias : 8 Hi, Ron! Arent you going to the English Day Camp? I will not miss it for the world! Good. I am looking forward to have some fun.

Based on the dialogue, we know that Ron is A definitely joining the camp B inviting Alias to join the camp C not interested in joining the camp D organizing a camp

QUESTIONS 9 AND 10 Read the message below. Then, answer the questions that follow.

Dear Salwah, I needed to leave early today because I have to attend an interview. You will have to man the store alone today. Please check the balance in the counter before you start work. I will check all sales receipts at the store later this evening.
Harish

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What did Harish ask Salwah to do? Behave like a man for that day. Take care of the sales by herself until he returns Check if the machine balances well. Count the stock and close the store early.

10 A B C D

Which of the following statements is TRUE? Salwah needs to attend an interview that day. Salwah must check the balance before the end of work. Harish will only return to work the following day. Harish will be back at the store the same day.

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SECTION B QUESTIONS 11 TO 20 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. I love to watch my mother cook our meals in our small but cosy kitchen. There is a tender comfort in watching her prepare delicious meals (11) _____ simple ingredients. She says she cooks for us because it (12) ______ her duty as a mother and also because she loves us dearly. Ours is a single income family (13) _____ as my father does not earn a big salary, mother keeps a close eye on the kitchen budget. Despite the tight budget, mother never (14) _____ to warm our hearts with good, home cooked food. Mother also (15) ______ great importance on hygiene. Hands, utensils and all ingredients (16) _____ washed thoroughly. She is strict about this (17) _____ she does not (18) _____ for anyone to suffer from food poisoning as a result of unhygienic cooking practices. Mother is also firm about wastage so we never leave anything uneaten on our plates. When so many people (19) _____ starvation, she teaches us that we must (20) _______ whatever we have.

11 A by 12 A is 13 A so 14 A fail 15 A place 16 A is 17 A or 18 A wish 19 A face 20 A value

B at B are B or B fails B places B are B so B wishes B faces B values

C for C was C and C failed C placed C was C but C wished C faced C valued

D from D were D because D failing D will place D were D because D will wish D facing D valuable

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SECTION C QUESTIONS 21 TO 26 Read the conversations below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined. Sandra: Linda : Sandra : Linda : Sandra : 21 22 23 What happened? Youre late and I was worried. OhI am sorry, Sandra. I was held up (21) by the massive road blocks. The usual road that I take was closed due to the national day rehearsals. You know we need to present in fifteen minutes. Dont worry. I will not walk out on (22) you. We will do it together. I know I can count on (23) you!

held up A surprised walk out on A leave count on A depend on

B jailed B escape B help

C closed C neglect C support

D delayed D disturb D correct

Janet : Gina : Janet : Gina : Janet : Gina :

Im worried about my exams. I dont think I will do well and Dads going to get mad at me. Dont worry, itll be a piece of cake (24). Youre a smart girl. Its easy for you to say that. Youre the apple of his eye (25). Im just his youngest daughter. Well, all you have to do is set your mind to it and try your best. Thats true. Where theres a will, theres a way (26), right? Thats the spirit.

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a piece of cake A delicious B an easy task C nice to eat cake D like a cake

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the apple of his eye A his favourite person B his pain in the eye D his annoying daughter Where theres a will, theres a way A You will need a will to see the way B You can find the path if you have lost your way C You can follow the path with your will D You can achieve anything if you are determined
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C his apple in the eye

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SECTION D QUESTIONS 27 TO 32 ARE BASED ON THE ADVERTISEMENT BELOW.

Family Escapade Value Package Deal

Call Nirvana Holiday Travels today for an exciting deal! Treat your family to a vacation of a lifetime with our

Family Escapade Package Deal (RM280)

3 Days and 2 Nights Every destination is an adventure by itself. We have tours to renowned destinations in the country. Accommodation for 2 to 4 persons at our luxury suites at any one of these attractive destinations: -Pulau Paya Marine Park Nirvana Resort -Tioman Island Nirvana Resort -Redang Isle Nirvana Resort For booking or enquiries, please call 603-56343333 or email us at nirvana_holidays@nirnet.com

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According to the advertisement, A the advertiser has tours to famous places in Malaysia. B Nirvana Holiday Travels has resorts all over the country. C the Family Escapade Package Deal is a once-in-a-lifetime deal D the Family Escapade Package Deal promises relaxing holidays The family escapade package deal of RM280 is for a duration of A 3 days and 2 nights B 2 nights and 2 days C 2 days and 3 nights D 3 days and 3 nights Accommodation for 2 to 4 people is provided A free of charge B at luxury suites C in luxury resorts D in resorts around the country The word bookings refers to A readings B payments

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reservations

D more information

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All the three resorts mentioned in the advertisement are located ___________. A in forest reserves B on islands C in cities D near mountains A family books the Escapade Package deal. They check into the Redang Isle Nirvana
Resort on Monday. When do they need to check out?

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A C

Tuesday afternoon Thursday morning

B D

Wednesday afternoon Thursday afternoon

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QUESTIONS 33 TO 40 ARE BASED ON THE PASSAGE BELOW. Nicole Dryburgh was diagnosed with spinal tumour in August 2000, just before her eleventh birthday. She had an operation to remove the tumour at Kings College Hospital in London and this was followed by 8 weeks of daily radiotherapy at The Royal Marsden Hospital in Surrey. After this, there were many more months of check-ups and scans. Six months after she was diagnosed with spinal tumour, Nicole had a stroke and became paralysed from waist downwards and totally blind. She fell into deep depression over her condition. However, her prayers, her determination and the love of her family gave her the will to overcome her disabilities and to live life well and meaningfully. She travelled to the beach at Cornwall and even managed a Scottish Highland holiday. After two years of more chemotherapy, the final scan showed that Nicoles tumours had stayed the same size and had not enlarged. Nicole had hoped to beat the cancer completely but although the scans did not show what she had hoped for, she decided to soldier on. She wrote an autobiography, The Way I See It, which told of her struggles with cancer and of being blind. Through her book, she wished to inspire others in the same boat to persevere despite the odds against them.

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When doctors first told Nicole she had a spinal tumour, she was A ten years of age B less than ten years of age C eleven years of age D more than eleven years of age The first surgery to remove the tumour was done in A Scotland B Cornwall C Surrey D London How long did the radiotherapy treatment at The Royal Marsden Hospital in Surrey last? A eight months B eighty days C fifty six days D fifty six weeks

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When did Nicole Dryburgh suffer a stroke? In A August 2000 B August 2001 C February 2000 D February 2001

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What were the effects of that stroke? A paralysis and blindness B paralysis and tumours C blindness and cancer D tumours and treatment

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Which of the following helped Nicole to overcome her deep sadness? i faith in God ii fighting spirit iii family support iv holiday trips A I and ii B ii and iii C I, ii and iii D I, iii and iv

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After two years of more chemotherapy, the final scan showed that Nicoles tumours had stayed the same size and had not enlarged. Nicole had hoped to beat the cancer completely but although the scans did not show what she had hoped for, she decided to soldier on. From the statements, we understand that A B C D Nicole overcame cancer. Nicole successfully fought cancer. Nicole was finally free from cancer. Nicoles cancer had not worsened.

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Through her book, she wished to inspire others in the same boat to persevere despite the odds against them. The phrase the odds against them refers to A B C D challenges difficulties obstacles all of the above

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