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Ten questions will be asked based on a given stimulus, which can be in graphic or non-graphic form.
Students need to find the correct information from the stimulus.
How to answer?
1. Study the stimulus carefully – read everything printed.
The stimulus can vary from advertisement, notice, brochure, movie/book review, news
report, catalogue, factual extract and so on.
2. Read/study the questions.
Take note of the type of questions – whether a graphic organiser, a table, or short
responses like filling in the blanks or comprehension questions.
Look for common vocabulary/ key words in the questions and stimulus (e.g. Venue,
Location, Author, Accommodation, Event and so on.)
3. Answers should be short and straight to the point.
Transfer only what is needed.
Do not write in full sentence.
Do not use your own words.
4. Spell your words correctly.
5. Use the correct grammar form.
Look at the word before the blank space – this should give a clue on the subject or verb
forms.
Remember to…
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Remedies for
Your Sickness
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Question Type TABLE
1. If you have stomach problems, you can drink honey mixed with hot water.
2. Milk makes the bones stronger, thus preventing osteoporosis.
3. Those who have fever can drink soup made from barley.
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Practice 1
Questions 1 – 10
Read the following advertisement and complete the graphic organiser that follows.
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Questions 1 – 10
Use the information from the advertisement given and complete the graphic organiser below.
Event :
1 ______________________________________
Organiser : Aims :
2 __________________________ 3 ______________________________
__________________________ _____________________________
4 ______________________________
_____________________________
Date :
5 _____________________
Number of roses for sale :
7 _____________________
Venue :
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Practice 2
Questions 1 – 10
Read the following article and complete the graphic organiser that follows.
AIR POLLUTION
Air pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the Earth's atmosphere. There are
various types of air pollution but the most common are haze, smog and industrial or sewage odours.
The harmful materials are called air pollutants. They can be produced through human
activities like burning practices, factory and power plant production and driving vehicles. Some
pollutants are released into the air through natural sources such as dust storms, methane emission
from animal digestion and volcanic eruptions.
Air pollution can cause respiratory diseases which result in breathing difficulties. Other
known effects include skin problems and damage to other living organisms such as plants and
animals. It can also cause harm to the natural or built environment especially through acid rain.
Solution efforts on pollution are always a big problem. This is why prevention is a better way
to control air pollution. The prevention methods can either come from the government through stricter
law implementation or by individual actions. As individuals, we can start by recycling and re-using
things.
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Questions 1 – 10
Use the information from the article given and complete the graphic organiser below.
Causes Effects
1 ___________________ ___________________
___________________ ___________________
2 ___________________
___________________
8 ___________________
3 ___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
AIR
POLLUTION
9 ___________________
Natural Sources:
___________________
4 ___________________ ___________________
___________________
5 ___________________
10 __________________
___________________
___________________
6 ___________________
___________________
___________________
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Practice 3
Questions 1 – 10
Read the following brochure and complete the graphic organiser that follows.
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Questions 1 – 10
Use the information from the brochure given and complete the graphic organiser below.
Activity :
1 ______________________________
Location :
2 ______________________________
Fees :
Adults : 3 _______________________
Children : 4 _____________________
Visiting Hours :
Normal days : 5 ____________________________________
Saturdays and Public Holidays : 6 _____________________
Equipment :
Allowed : 7 _______________________________________
Not allowed : 8 ___________________________________
9 ___________________________________
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Practice 4
Questions 1 – 10
Read the following book review and complete the questions that follow.
Do you or your mum love to cook? Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we have a
suggestion on how both you and mum can bond together in the kitchen. Try out new recipes or go get
the ingredients together and cook up a meal this Mother’s Day. After all, mums love it when they get
to spend quality time with the kids.
Malaysia’s Culinary Ambassador and Asia’s most notable chef, Chef Wan shares 138 of his
favourite Asian recipes in his latest book, The Best of Chef Wan: A Taste of Malaysia. The recipes
include home-cooked favourites, as well as popular street food. The book is split into 6 food sections
– Meat, Poultry, Fish & Seafood, Salads & Vegetables, Rice & Noodles and Soups. This book is set to
be Chef Wan’s best cookbook yet. Written in an easy-to-follow format and accompanied by a
glossary that highlights the unique ingredients found in the Asian kitchen, it is the definitive
cookbook for home cooks and food lovers alike who wish to learn more about Asian cuisine.
The Best of Chef Wan: A Taste of Malaysia, published by Marshall Cavendish and
available in both Bahasa Melayu and English, is priced at RM99.90 for hardback and RM79.90 for
paperback, and is available at all leading bookstores.
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Questions 1 – 10
Using the information from the book review, write short answers in the space provided.
Title : 1 ____________________________________________________
Author : 2 ____________________________________________________
Publisher : 3 ____________________________________________________
Price : 4 ____________________________________________________
5 ____________________________________________________
Languages : 6 ____________________________________________________
7 ____________________________________________________
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Practice 5
Questions 1 – 10
Read the following information and complete the questions that follow.
The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines is an epic film produced by KRU Studios. It will be
marketed internationally with the aim of introducing the history and culture of the Malay world. The
film is adapted from the prose, Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa which narrates the history of the
earliest state of Kedah.
The film directed by Yusry Abdul Halim was shown in Malaysian cinemas starting from
March 10, 2013, with Stephen Rahman Hughes as the character Merong Mahawangsa, accompanied
by a large cast of local and foreign actors, especially Dato’ Haji Rahim Razali, Ummi Nazeera, Khir
Rahman, Jehan Miskin, Umie Aida and Maya Karin.
In the year 120, the Roman Empire at that time was under the reign of Hadrian, while in
China, the Han dynasty was a powerful empire and had expanded its rule to the Central Asian
countries. As the Roman fleet carried out their repairs and traded in Goa, they asked Merong
Mahawangsa to escort a Roman prince to Southeast Asia, to wed a beautiful Chinese princess from
the Han Dynasty, Princess Meng Li Hua. The Chinese princess and the Roman prince were supposed
to meet halfway and be married on neutral grounds. However, pirates of the Garuda clan had a
different design. They kidnapped the princess and made her a hostage. Thus, it was the duty of
Merong Mahawangsa to rescue the Princess of China and bring her back to the Prince of Rome in a
marriage of two great civilizations of East and West.
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Questions 1 – 4
Use the information from above and complete the table below.
3 Director : ____________________________________________________
4 Producer : ____________________________________________________
Questions 5 – 10
Complete the sentences below with suitable words or phrases from the text.
6 This epic was adapted from an old prose of the history of early _________________.
8 The Han Princess was on her way to Southeast Asia when she was kidnapped by
_______________________.
9 The grand wedding of the Princess of China and the Prince of Rome was a marriage
of _________________________________________________________________.
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Practice 6
Questions 1 – 10
Read the following article and complete the table that follows.
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Questions 1 – 10
Use the information from the article given and complete the table below.
Habitats : 2 _____________________________________________
3 _____________________________________________
4 _____________________________________________
6 _____________________________________________
7 _____________________________________________
Status : 8 _____________________________________________
Threats : 9 _____________________________________________
10 _____________________________________________
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Practice 7
Questions 1 – 10
Read the following poster and complete the graphic organiser that follows.
Are you tired of going to the same old haunts? Well, here is your opportunity to try out a
new vacation spot!
Masmerah Resort at Temerloh is an ideal place for family holidays, for school camping trips
or even corporate motivational courses. Surrounded by lush green tropical rainforest, its peaceful
and serene environment is just what you need to get away from the hustle of city life. It is easily
accessible via the Karak Highway.
Set up in 2010, we have kampong style chalets for those who want the comforts of home,
and camping grounds for those who wish to spend time in the midst of nature. We also have
dormitories furnished with double-decker beds. These are ideal for schools on a limited budget.
Camping grounds are available. Tents and other camping equipment can be rented at reasonable
prices.
We offer various obstacle challenges such as jungle-trekking, rock-climbing and flying fox.
For those who want some fun activities, try our Go Go Buggies Course. We offer two types of
racing tracks. ‘Fast and Fury-Yes’ is an obstacle-laden track suitable for those with adventurous
souls. ‘Nature Hide-and-Seek’ is tailor-made for nature lovers who want to experience a cooling
ride through the jungle.
The river flowing through the resort is suitable for a variety of activities. Swimming in the
stream is not to be missed. Fishing enthusiasts will not be disappointed by the variety of river fish
they might catch.
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Questions 1 – 10
Use the information from the poster given and complete the graphic organiser below.
ACTIVITIES
5 ___________________________ 8 ___________________________
6 ___________________________ 9 ___________________________
7 ___________________________
Go Go Buggies Course
10 _________________________
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Practice 8
Questions 1 – 10
Read the following poster and answer the questions that follow.
SMART LEARNER
Date : 14 & 15 December 2015 Age : 10 - 12 years old
Fees : RM 180 Time : 10am – 5pm
Learning is fast, easy and fun! Boost your self-confidence and solve
problems creatively. Learn the theory of super memory, mind mapping,
self-motivation, goal setting and power reading.
WRITE EASY
Date : 16 & 17 December 2015 Age : 13 - 16 years old
Fees : RM 120 Time : 10am – 5pm
Learn how to write different types of essays and get a head start to ace
your written exams.
LANGUAGE AHOY!
Date : 20 & 21 December 2015 Age : 10 - 12 years old
Fees : RM 150 Time : 10am – 5pm
Experience language in a host of creative ways and improve your written
and oral communication skills.
For enquiries or registration please call NST EDU Unit at (03) 288 544 644 from 9am – 6 pm
(Monday to Friday only) or contact Sumitha.
Payment to confirm registration must be made 5 days before the programme. All postal orders are
to be made to: The New Sun Times Press (M) Bhd.
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Questions 1 – 6
Use the information from above and complete the table below.
Organiser 1 _________________________________________________
Questions 7 – 10
Complete the sentences below with suitable words or phrases from the text.
9 If you are concerned about the environment, you should attend ________________
___________________________________________________________________.
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Practice 9
Questions 1 – 10
Read the following information and complete the questions that follow.
As teenagers, you may sometimes face problems with friends or schoolwork. Here are some groups of
people you can turn to for help.
PARENTS
Parents are the people who are closest to you. So, when you face problems, you should pour your
hearts out to your parents. You should tell your parents what is troubling you. Your parents can offer
advice, provide support and show their understanding based on their own experiences.
SCHOOL COUNSELLORS
There are counsellors in every school. Ccounsellors are trained to help students overcome their fears,
anxieties and worries. They are qualified to give professional help to students to deal with personal
and social problems. They can even help students with problems related to schoolwork. Sometimes
they offer students career guidance by helping them identify their personalities and attributes. This
can help students choose the right career path.
PEER FACILITATORS
In school, there are peer facilitators who assist the counsellors. These facilitators are selected by other
students and they are interested in helping their fellow students. They are given training on how to be
good listeners. Some students find it easier to talk to someone of their own age group. They think that
peers understand them better than adults, especially when it comes to issues such as peer pressure,
schoolwork and the challenges of being a teenager today.
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Questions 1 – 4
Use the information from above and complete the table below.
Questions 5 – 10
Complete the sentences below with suitable words from the text.
9 The right career for us is usually based on our __________________________ and attributes.
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Practice 10
Questions 1 – 10
Read the following article and complete the questions that follow.
PEOPLE OF MALAYSIA
The Malays are the largest ethnic group in Malaysia, accounting for over half the population.
With the indigenous people, they form a group called Bumiputera, which translates as ‘sons’ or
‘princes of the soil’. The Malays loved the earth, so most of them were padi farmers. Traditional
Malay culture centres around the kampong or village, though today we are likely to find a lot of
Malays in the cities.
The Chinese people traded with Malaya for centuries and many settled here in large numbers
during the nineteenth century. The Chinese are currently regarded as Malaysia’s businessmen, having
succeeded in many different industries. When they first arrived, however, the Chinese carried out the
most gruelling jobs like tin mining. Today they form about thirty percent of the population.
Indians had been visiting Malaya for over 2000 years but did not settle here until the
nineteenth century. Most came from South India, to flee from a poor economy. On arriving, many
worked as labourers, tapping rubber in rubber estates. Today, ten percent of Malaysians are Indians.
Their cuisine and colourful garments are visible throughout the land.
The oldest inhabitants of Malaysia are its tribal people. They account for two percent of the
total population. In Peninsular Malaysia, these people are generally known as the Orang Asli or
‘Original People’. They are given special status and there is an organisation to care for their
development. Most of them are farmers and hunters and often move from place to place.
Another group of tribal people who account for four percent of the population comes from
East Malaysia. In Sarawak, the dominant tribal group are the Dayaks, who were warriors living in
longhouses. In Sabah, most of the tribal people fall under the term ‘Kadazan’. Although the people
here are now involved in different types of work, in the past, most of them were involved in farming
and fishing.
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Questions 1 – 4
Use the information from above and complete the table below.
Description People
Questions 5 – 10
Complete the sentences below with suitable words or phrases from the text.
6 The Malays were called the ‘princes of the soil’ because they __________________
___________________________________________________________________.
7 The Chinese are regarded as Malaysia’s businessmen because they have _______
___________________________________________________________________.
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