GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

ENGLISH UNIT
JUN 2015
Type of
assessment
Name

TEST 20% -( set 2)

Matric No.

Cours
e

DUE 1012

Class

SECTION A (6 MARKS)
QUESTIONS 1-4
INSTRUCTION
Read the passage and answer the following questions

Using an English/English Dictionary

Today's English learner has a wide choice of dictionaries in which to choose
from. There are dictionaries with American English, with British English, with
idioms or slang, and even with pictures. One of the most popular dictionaries I
have seen among many students is talking electronic dictionaries. All you have
to do is type in a word in your language and you can see it and hear it in
English. That's great, right? Well, I think it's great, too... but only sometimes.
Bilingual electronic dictionaries are fast and easy. They can be great when you
are traveling and need information quickly. But I am against electronic
dictionaries and even bilingual paper dictionaries in many cases. Let me
explain...
When you reach an intermediate level of English you know enough of the
language to ask the meaning of certain things while using English. Translating
between languages in your head takes time. You should be translating as little
as possible and you should be thinking in English as much as possible. I
strongly recommend that intermediate and advanced students use an EnglishEnglish dictionary made especially for your understanding. For example,
Longman has a good dictionary for students. Other companies do, too.
I also feel that paper (book) dictionaries are better for studying than electronic
dictionaries. True, they take longer to use. But, for some reason, the
information you look up seems to stay in your head longer. It may be because
you were forced to spell the word in your head and therefore "see it" more
clearly in your mind.

1. Which of the following is the most popular dictionary among students? (CLO 2,
C1)
A.
B.
C.
D.

Picture Dictionary
Electronic Dictionary
British English Dictionary
American English Dictionary

2. All of the following are the reasons on why electronic dictionary is popular,
EXCEPT (CLO 2, C1)
A.
B.
C.
D.

It
It
It
It

can help you during travelling

can help you to find the words faster
will help you understand the words better
will help to increase your English vocabulary

3. The word see it in line 16 can be best replaced with (CLO2, C1)
A.
B.
C.
D.

recall
remember
understand
comprehend

4. Based on your understanding of the passage, why students need to use

dictionary? (CLO 2, C2)
A.
B.
C.
D.

To
To
To
To

improve their vocabulary

understand the words better
use it when they are travelling
find the meaning of words faster

QUESTIONS 5-6
INSTRUCTION
Read the advertisement below and answer the following questions.
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) in
Collaboration with the Malaysia Association Education Foundation (AMMA)
announced the formation of loan and scholarship scheme for needy children
to pursue their tertiary education.
A sum of RM50 000 has been allocated for this purpose. MATTA and AMMA
are inviting applications from suitable candidates who have obtained a
place in any college or university within Malaysia. Applicants should be
Malaysians and pursuing diploma or degree programs. Those interested
should write in with recent photograph to:
The MATTA/AEF Committee, c/o Amma Education Foundation,
Unit C-12-4, Level 12, Block C, Megan Avenue II, 14,
Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Kuala Lumpur.
5. Which of the candidates below is not eligible for the study loan and scholarship
scheme? (C2)
A.
B.
C.
D.

A
A
A
A

student who has just graduated from university

Malaysian student undergoing a diploma program
student who is into the second year of degree program
Bumiputra student who has obtained a place in the university

6. The following are terms and conditions to apply the study loan and scholarship,
EXCEPT (C2)
A.
B.
C.
D.

Applicants should be Malaysians

Applicants should pursue diploma or degree programs.
Applications who already obtained a place in any overseas institutions
Applicants who already obtained a place in any educational institutions in
Malaysia

SECTION B (8 MARKS)
QUESTIONS 1-4
INSTRUCTION
Read the advertisement below and answer the following questions

A Car That Runs On Water!

The Rebel 600 YX is here!
Starting at RM19, 995

Forget gasoline engines, they cost RM40 a week just in fuel and make
a mess. The Rebel YX runs entirely on tap water. Get it wet and
watches it go! Each engine has been tested to last 100,000 miles
guaranteed. Save thousands of dollars a year. Some cars may get you
there faster, but the Rebel 600 YX gets you there cheaper!
WARNING: Water Powered Vehicles Are Not Yet Approved For Road Use.

1. What is the purpose of the advertisement? (2m)

___________________________________________________________________________
2. Give TWO (2) disadvantages of the product stated in the advertisement. (C2) (2m)
a) ________________________________________________________________________
b) ________________________________________________________________________
3. Based on the advertisement, how much it would cost to run a gas powered car for a
year? (C3) (2m)
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. Would you be interested to buy the product if you are the customer? State your
reason. (C2) (2m)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

SECTION C (6 MARKS)
QUESTIONS 1 -3
INSTRUCTION
Read the advertisement below and answer the following questions

1. Why do we need to build libraries like the Bukas Aklat Leave Behind Library there?
(CLO 3, C2)
__________________________________________________________________________ ___ (2
M)
2.

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the

body
In your own words, state your understanding on the quote above. Write in NOT MORE
THAN 50 WORDS. (CLO 3, C2)

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
(4 Marks)

ANSWER SCHEME
SECTION A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

B
C
A
C
A
C

SECTION B
1. To educate and inform you of the benefits of water powered vehicles

2. a) They are not approved for road use

1. They don't have as much power as a traditional car.
3. $2080
4. Answer(2m), Language(1m) (Accept any logical answer)

SECTION C
1. Because there are children who have little or no access to books.
2. Accept any relevant answers (Answers- 2 m, Language- 2m)