Questions 1 to 15 are based on the following passage.

Eggs are used by the gallon by bakeries, hotels, fast food joints and companies that sell
everything from cake mixes to mayonnaise to shampoo. This results in tons of egg shells (1)
………. discarded. With the membrane attached, they may (2) ……… up as chicken feed or
fertilisers. In (3) ………., the discards will be buried in landfills. (4) ……….. technique
developed by MacNeil, an American scientist, (5) ………… separates the shell from the
membrane has (6) ……….. the industry. This new technique results in (7) ………… pure
calcium carbonate, which could be put (8) …….. good use for the making of vitamin (9)
……….. , toothpaste and as a substitute for pulp. (10)……….. valuable is the membrane which
is a (11) …….. source of collagen, a protein. It is (12) ……….. in a wide variety of medical
body (13) …….. such as heart valves and sponges. MacNeil (14) ………….. the technique
after years of trying just (15) ……… everything. In the course of it, he pounded the shells,
ground them, used acid and even sandpapered them to find out if separation was possible.
1. A was 6. A revolutionised 11. A new
B were B standardised B rich
C been C upgraded C usual
D being D revived D depleting

2. A show 7. A separating 12 A mixed

B come B making B added
C turn C getting C made
D end D taking D used

3. A fact 8. A for 13 A instruments

B truth B on B necessities
C contrast C in C sections
D conclusion D to D parts

4. A A 9. A accompaniments 14. A highlighted

B The B complements B researched
C That C supplements C performed
D Another D elements D perfected

5. A and 10. A Therefore 15. A on

B who B Possibly B for
C which C Almost C with
D nearly D. More D about
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the line graph given below

16. From the graph it can be seen that _______________ except for a two-year period
(1999 and 2000) where the numbers drop slightly.

A the total number of LRT users has been falling steadily since 1996
B the total number of LRT users has been rising steadily since 1996
C the total number of LRT users has been rising sharply since 1996

17. The patterns of use for women and men seems to be quite _______________ with
very _______________ discrepancies between them.

A similar ………. small

B equal ………. large
C different ………. small

18. The message is clearly stated in the _______________ and each of the line graphs is
properly _______________.

A legend ………. explained

B title ……… labeled
C axis ……… stated
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the following passage.

1 In any meeting, the chairman plays a very important role. He is the person who is in
charge, in control and monitors the whole proceedings to see that no one steps out of
line and that every one is taken care of.
2 Firstly, a good chairman is one who knows how to take charge of a meeting. He gives
everyone the chance to speak. He makes sure that no one is allowed to monopolize the
discussion. He would also not allow himself, as chairman, to monopolize the meeting,
loving the way he sounds, and adoring the power he holds. He tries to be fair to
everyone at the meeting.
3 Next, the chairman is in control of the meeting. He is able to tactfully control anyone
who tries to dominate discussions. In addition, he does not show favoritism during the
meeting. He ensures that everyone is given the opportunity to voice out his suggestions.
4 Finally, a good chairman is efficient at monitoring the whole proceedings at the
meeting. He is able to keep discussions from straying from the subject matter. He
shows concern over the problems, and offers solutions by considering suggestions and
other ideas, even from subordinates. He tries not to impose his own ideas or opinions.
5 Above all, a chairman must always be alert, positive and highly motivating
throughout the meeting. Such an attitude ensures meeting chaired by him are not
boring, traumatic and stressful.
19 A EFFECTS OF A GOOD CHAIRMAN
B CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD CHAIRMAN
C ADVANTAGES OF A GOOD CHAIRMAN
D TASK OF CHAIRING A MEETING

20 A Prevents quarrels C Allocates duties

B Prevents monopoly D Plays power games

21 A Is impartial C Is supportive
B Is indifferent D Is motivating

22 A Encourages debate C Imposes views

B Accepts ideas D Prevents digressions

Questions 23 to 29 are based on the following passage.

1 There’s something cooking at the Bidayuh Longhouse that one finds totally
irresistible. As I walked into the Bidayuh Longhouse at the Sarawak Cultural
Village near Kuching, a distinctly tantalizing aroma wafted through the air. I was
immediately drawn towards the source, like an ant to sugar.
2 I saw several foot-long bamboo poles carefully arranged over smouldering 5
charcoal fire. As I drew in another breath of the heavenly smell, the head of the
Bidayuh longhouse approached and asked if I would like to sample some. I said,
‘yes’ almost immediately and without shame. Sijan anak Eson, who spoke fluent
Malay, informed me that the dish was a traditional Bidayuh favourite.
3 ‘We call it Ayam Panchoh and the chicken is cooked inside the freshly-cut 10
bamboo,’ he explained while scooping generous portions of chicken and gravy
into my plate. The chicken was so tender and the accompanying gravy was
simply marvelous. I could taste the various ingredients that Sijan had used to
marinate the chicken, in particular the young ginger and aromatic lemongrass.
4 As I ate my last mouthful, Sijan began preparations to cook the dish all over 15
again for a group of Australian tourists who had just arrived. My eyes followed
his every move and his deft hands told me that I was observing a master at work.
Fresh tapioca leaves are used to line the inside of the bamboo before it is filled
with chicken. Then, it is left to cook for 30 minutes. Sijan carefully turned the
bamboo at five-minute intervals to ensure that the chicken is cooked uniformly. 20
5 The cooking programme is part of Sarawak Cultural Village’s (SCV) year-
long Theme Village Stay programme. Tourists have the option of staying in
Bidayuh, Iban or Orang Ulu longhouses. The package includes SCV passport
(you get it stamped at every house you visit and in the village), accommodation,
meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper), village tour, cultural show and a 25
variety of lessons to choose from that includes dance, music, craft, arts and
6 culinary.
These packages that provide an insight into the lives of the locals are also
open to walk-in visitors to the Cultural Village. Those who opt for a whole-day
package will be charged RM20 per lesson while visitors who do not have much 30
 time to spend at the village can register for the hourly classes at only RM5. All
participants must buy the entrance ticket to the Cultural Village – RM45 (adult)
and RM22.50 (children aged 6-12). Daily lessons begin from 9.00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
with a two-hour break from noon to 2.00 a.m. Most of the classes will be 35
conducted at the Arts Learning Centre. The Sarawak Cultural Village is open
from 9.00 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. The cultural shows are timed at 11.30 a.m. to 12.15
p.m. (morning session) and 4 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. (afternoon session). Visitors can
catch a shuttle bus that leaves Holiday Inn Kuching, Crown Plaza Riverside and
other major hotels in town at regular intervals.

(Adapted from “Gourmet Trail: Chicken in a bamboo” by ALAN THE Travel Times,
The New Straits Times, 1 November 2006)

23. In the first paragraph, the writer was ‘drawn towards the source, like an ant to sugar’.
This was because the writer….
A had never seen such cooking before
B was there the first time
C found the smell irresistible
D was very hungry

24. Which of the following statements is true? Ayam Panchoh is…

A chicken cooked inside the freshly-cut bamboo.
B chicken marinated with tapioca leaves.
C cooked over charcoal fire.
D served with gravy.

25. The following are part of Sarawak Cultural Village’s (SCV) year-long Theme Village
Stay programme EXCEPT
A village tour
B cultural show
C hunting expedition
D cooking lesson

26. The writer’s style is

A argumentative
B condescending
C advertisorial
D discussive

27. The details in paragraph 3 appeal to our senses of

A sight
B touch
C taste
D smell
28. The word option (line 22) means
A choice
B chance
C opportunity
D requirement

29. Which of the following information is NOT provided in the last paragraph?
A Price of packages
B Types of lessons provided
C Different types of packages
D Transport services to the capital

Questions 30 to 36 are based on the following passage.

1 Have university standards declined because of massive growth? We have now

scores of universities and colleges, both public and private. To put it simply, if
one throws a stone, chances are he will hit an institute of higher learning. Now
we have whole universities dedicated to multimedia, information technology or
even infrastructure. In the past, doctoral graduates were few and far between but 5
now many graduates of differing diplomas and degrees are being churned out.
2 Another issue of concern is the power of the thinking individual. Are
universities, centres of not only learning but thinking as well? Successful people
often attribute success to material gains. Students take on pragmatic role when
they sign up for courses that will ensure them lucrative jobs. The general malaise 10
is that we are faced with students who no longer think for themselves. It is not
that they cannot think but because they refuse to.
3 This could be due to our Asian culture where students are happily digesting
information and regurgitating it form examination purpose. Certainly, with the
advent of the power point, the dishing out of lecture notes become more 15
prevalent and students become expert scribes. The lecturer who interacts with
students and encourages them to think themselves is seen as the ineffective
lecturer. Students are so used to hearing what is common and acceptable that is
not surprising that they shy away from thought provoking seminars.
4 An overemphasis on the importance of logic spells the gradual death of 20
creativity. A borderless world should reflect a place where the mind is not
imprisoned. What then does the layman think of the intellectual? Is he the
chemist in his ivory tower who occasionally spews out strange academic
concoctions? Or is he just hibernating in his intellectual cocoon and waiting for
metamorphosis to take place? 25
5 Many intellectuals can write but they are not writing. How can these
intellectuals write in such a way that what is written is easily understood by the
public? There is a need to translate our storehouse of knowledge into common
terms devoid of the jargon of specialization. ‘ the difference between a musician
who plays in a pub and Elvis Presley is that the latter had left a mark in our 30
lives.’ Higher institutions of learning need to be both inventive and scholastic in
dealing with the challenges of today.
30. The writer opens the first paragraph with a
A the number of public and private universities
B the massive growth of universities lately
C the number of unemployed graduates
D increasing university standards

31. The idiomatic phrase ‘if one throws a stone, chances are he will hit an institute of
Higher learning’ indicates
A the proliferation of universities and colleges
B the declining university standards
C the variety of universities and college
D the wide choices school leavers have

32. The number of doctoral candidates in the past is ………………… with the present
Number of diploma and degree holders.
A exemplified
B explained
C contrasted
D justified

33. The writer compares the state of students who no longer think for themselves to a
A situation
B sickness
C disaster
D tragedy

34. ‘A borderless world should reflect a place where the mind is not imprisoned’ when
rephrased means
A an imprisoned mind is in direct conflict with a borderless world
B the mind is not imprisoned when the world is borderless
C an imprisoned mind reflects a borderless world
D a borderless world fits an imprisoned mind

35. ‘The difference between a musician who plays in a pub and Elvis Presley is that the
latter had left a mark in our lives.’ (line 24) The writer uses this statement to
A compare the impact of contributions of different intellect.
B highlight the importance of the music industry.
C give credit to the works of different musicians.
D explain the mark left behind by Elvis Presley.
36. We can infer from the passage that the writer ………………. the quality of present
day university standards.
A is pleased
B is supportive of
C has reservations about
D questions the relevance of
Questions 37 to 44 are based on the following passage.

1 Ageing is inevitable. But some people would go to great lengths to prolong the
stage of youth. Instead of ageing gracefully, they view wrinkles as hideous and
will seek treatments to lessen the formation of wrinkles. That is why Botox
injections are crowding up advertising space. Promises like ‘Botox removes
unsightly wrinkles and banish ugly neck bands’ remain nudged in the consumer’s 5
mind. So more people are making a beeline for this. Although it is available,
proper administration of Botox can be costly. Yet, how much do we actually
know about Botox?
2 Botox is a trade name for botulinium toxin A. there are many types of food
poisoning of which botulism is one of them. It occurs when someone eats 10
something containing a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium
botulinum. There are symptoms of botulism but the most serious one is paralysis,
which in some cases can be deadly.
3 When botulism toxins attach themselves to nerve endings, the
neurotransmitter responsible for triggering muscle contractions, cannot be 15
released. For example, when botulinum toxins attack the chest muscles – this
could create breathing problems. The respiratory muscles are paralyzed so it
becomes impossible to breathe.
4 Recipient of Botox injections have complained of migrains, unnatural
tightness and involuntary facial muscle twitches. So, why do people still want to 20
undergo this risky technique? Why would anyone want to have a botulinum toxin
injected into his or her body? If an area of the body cannot move, it cannot
wrinkle. That seems to be the primary reason.
(Adapted from How Stuff Works at http://health.howstuffworks.com/botox1.htm)

37. In the opening paragraph, the writer develops his ideas through
A problem and solution
B example and illustration
C comparison and contrast
D cause and effect relationship

38. People are flocking towards Botox probably because it

A is crowding up advertising space.
B looks like a cure against ageing.
C shows all signs of aging.
D is cheap and available.
39. Botulism is a form of
A food poisoning C surgery
B bacteria D virus

40. Deadly (line 13) also means

A fatal C curable
B poison D ghostlike

41. ‘When botulinum toxins attach themselves to nerve endings, the neurotransmitter
responsible for triggering muscle contractions, cannot be released.’ This means that
the botulinum toxins ________________ the signals that would normally tell the
muscles to contract.
A block C decreases
B increases D encourages

42. The passage on botox injections takes a/an ________________ slant

A propagating C informative
B condemning D argumentative

43. Which of the following is NOT a negative side effect of Botox injections?
A migrains
B firmness of skin
C breathing problems
D muscle twitches

44. An appropriate title for the passage would be

A The Facts about Botox injections
B The Effects of Botox injections
C The Claims of Botox injections
D The Cost of Botox injections

Questions 45 to 50 are based on the following passage.

1 Holding the very strange piece of wood given to him, Gepetto thought hard and
long, wondering what he should do with it. “Hmm…… I’m going to make a
little male puppet. His name will be Pinocchio,” he said aloud.
2 Having made his decision, he started to work straight away. First, he made
his hair, then his forehead followed by his eyes. As he sat back to survey his 5
progress, he was completely taken aback when he saw the pair of eyes move
and stare at him. “Why do you look at me, wicked wooden eyes?” he asked
angrily. There was no reply.
3 He then proceeded to carve the nose. However, immediately when it was
done, the nose began to grow! In just a few minutes, it had grown half a metre 10
long and it refused to stop growing even as Gepetto kept cutting it off. It
seemed that the more he shortened it, the longer the impertinent nose became.
4 Not being able to match the speed of the growing nose, Gepetto decided to
 let it be and continued with making the mouth. He had not even completed
making it when it began to laugh and deride Gepetto. “Stop laughing!” the 15
provoked Gepetto shouted at the mouth. It stopped but not before it had stuck
out its tongue at him.
5 Being one who never abandoned what he had started, Gepetto decided to
continue with his labour. “Well, I’ll just pretend none of those things
happened,” he mumbled to himself. He next fashioned the chin, followed by the 20
throat, the shoulders, the stomach, the arms and the hands.
6 Gepetto had scarcely finished making the hands when he felt his wig being
snatched from his head. It was in the puppet’s hand! ”Pinocchio! Give me back
my wig now!” he ordered. Instead, the hand put the wig onto the puppet’s own
head. Sadden by such insolent and derisive behaviour, Gepetto looked at the 25
puppet and said, “Pinocchio, you rascal! You’re not even completed yet but you
are already showing lack of respect to your father! You bad boy!”
7 With a sigh, Gepetto proceeded to complete the puppet by making his legs
and feet. Immediately when the legs were completed, one of them kicked
Gepetto’s nose. “I should have known. I deserve it,” he lamented. 30
Gepetto then took the finished puppet from his work table and placed him on
8 the floor. He began to teach him how to walk. Pinocchio’s legs were stiff and
could not move well. Gepetto guided him paiently; he led him by his hands and
showed him how to put one foot before the other foot.
9 The moment he mastered his steps, Pinocchio pulled his hands away from 35
Gepetto’s and began to walk by himself. Then, he ran wildly around the room.
Suddenly, he moved towards the open door and dashed out into the street.
10 Poor Gepetto immediately gave chase but Pinnochio outran him with his
speed. He leapt in front of Gepetto like a hare, and he knocked his wooden feet
together against the pavement as he ran. He made so much noise as he ran. 40
11 “Stop, Pinocchio! Stop!” Gepetto shouted as he tried to catch up the rascal.
“Stop him for me! Stop him!” Gepetto yelled to the people who had gathered at
the street to watch them. No one heeded his plea for help. They were glued to
the ground laughing their hearts out watching a wooden puppet running like a
race horse. 45

45. What did Gepetto do with the strange piece of wood?

A He made a toy out of it.
B He used it as a weapon.
C He made a puppet out of it.
D He used it as a walking stick.

46. What was it that astonished Gepetto?

A The pair of eyes which moved and stared at him
B The hair which grew longer and longer
C The legs which ran wildly around the room
D The nose that didn’t stop growing
47. Why didn’t Gepetto abandon the task of making the puppet?
A He wanted to see how the puppet looked like when completed
B He was never one who abandoned his task mid-way
C He wanted to play with the puppet after completing the task
D He wanted to sell the puppet for a good price later

48. Why do you think Gepetto said, “I should have known, I deserve it,” in paragraph 7?
A He should have expected such behaviour and deserve to own the puppet.
B He should have suspected such problems from Pinocchio’s earlier behaviour.
C He should have the experience of owning a live puppet.
D He had the right to control the behaviour of his own puppet.

49. What did Pinocchio do when he was a complete puppet?

A He talked to Gepetto.
B He played and danced around the room.
C He learned how to walk and later escaped into the street.
D He laughed and moved around the room.

50. What kind of person was Pinocchio?

A He was affectionate and kind.
B He was obedient but cheeky.
C He was ill-mannered and playful.
D He was playful but considerate.
 MARKING SCHEME
READING COMPREHENSION
ANSWER
MUET DISTRICT FINAL EXAM 2007

1. D 26. C
2. D 27. A
3. A 28. A
4. A 29. D
5. C 30. B
6. A 31. A
7. A 32. C
8. D 33. B
9. C 34. A
10. B 35. A
11. B 36. C
12. D 37. A
13. D 38. B
14. D 39. A
15. D 40. A
16. B 41. A
17. A 42. C
18. B 43. D
19. B 44. A
20. A 45. C
21. D 46. A
22. D 47. B
23. C 48. B
24. A 49. C
25. C 50. C
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1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 50 soalan.

2. Jawab semua soalan.
3. Hitamkan semua jawapan anda dalam kertas OMR anda.

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1. This question paper consists of 50 questions.

2. Answer all questions.
3. Shade all your answers in your OMR form.

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Question 1 [ 40 marks ]

You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this question.

Read the following passage carefully. Based on the information given in the passage,
Summarise about the effects of pollution. Write your answer in about 100 words.

One of the most serious problems facing the world today is pollution, that is the
contaminated of air, land and water by all kinds of chemicals such as poisonous gases,
waste materials and insecticides. Pollution has upset the balance of nature, destroyed
many forms of wildlife can caused a variety of illnesses. It occurs in every country on
Earth but it is most prominent in industrial countries.

Breathing polluted air is very common to most people, especially those living in cities. In
heavily industrialized areas, fumes from car exhaust and thick smoke from factory
chimneys can be seen darkening the atmosphere. This would reduce visibility and make
the air unpleasant to breathe. Large scale burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, gas and oil
in homes and industries also produces a wide range of pollutants. This includes sulfur
dioxide which damages plants, destroys buildings and affects health. Other known
pollutants are carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and dirt particles. The fumes produced
by car exhausts and factories would normally disperse in the air, but sometimes they are
trapped by air layers of different temperatures. The result is a fog-like haze known as
smog. Britain and some other countries introduced smokeless zones and smokeless fuels
some years ago and smog no longer occurs, but it still remains a very real problem in
Japan and the United States.

The motor car is a major source of pollution. In densely populated cities where there are
millions of cars on the roads, the level of carbon monoxide in the air is dangerously high.
On windless day, the fumes settle near ground level. Fumes from car exhausts also pour
out lead and nitrogen oxide.

The testing of nuclear weapons, and the use of atomic energy for experimental purposes
in peaceful times have exposed some people to levels of radiation that are to high for
safety. Crop-spraying by aircraft also adds chemical poisons to the air.

Domestic rubbish is another very serious pollutions problem. The average American
citizen throws away nearly one tonne of rubbish every year. Much of these consist of
plastics, metal and glass packaging that cannot be broken down naturally. Instead, it lies
with old refrigerators, broken washing machines and abandoned cars in huge piles for
years without decaying. Each year the problem of rubbish disposal becomes more
serious.
Sewage causes another form of pollution. Most of it flows straight into rivers, where it is
broken down by tiny bacteria. The bacteria need oxygen for this process, but because of
the vast quantities of sewage, the bacteria uses up all available oxygen in the water.
Causing the death of countless fish and other river life. Rivers provide very convenient
outlets for industrial waste, as well as being sources of water for cooling in nuclear and
other power plants.

Like rivers, oceans have been used as a dumping ground for waste of all kinds. One of
the recent sources of sea pollution is oil and millions tonnes of it spill into the sea each
year. Oil not only pollutes beaches, it also kills fish and seabirds.

Question 2 [ 60 MARKS ]

You are advised to spend about 50 minutes on this question

You want to write an article entitled How parents can help to curb gangsterisme among
their teenage children. The article will be published in the newspaper in the section Letter
to the editor.

Write your essay in not fewer than 250 words

You may use the following points in your essay:

 The need for interaction between parents and their children

 Keeping tabs on friends
 Instilling moral and religious values
 MARK SCHEME FOR SUMMARY ( Q . 1 )
Main ideas Supporting points
1 Controlling idea – The effects of pollution/pollution has
resulted…./these are the effects of pollution….
2 Upset/destroyed/ruined ecology balance/
balance of nature
3 Causes wildlife extinct/ destroyed
4 Causes various of illness/ ailment/ sickness
5 Air pollution caused by fumes from
factories/ car exhaust reduces visibility /
make air unpleasant to breathe / fog-like
haze/ smog formed
6 Sulfur dioxide/ burning of fossil fuels
damages plants/ destroying buildings/ affect
health
7 Testing of nuclear and use of atomic energy
exposed people to high radiation levels.
8 Crop-spraying by aircraft also added
chemical poisons to the air
9 Undecayed domestic rubbish/ trash/garbage Cannot be broken down
causes serious pollutions naturally
10 Sewage/ oil spills / dumping of industrial
waste into seas and oceans caused the death
of marine life/beaches polluted.

Notes :
1. No controlling idea – up to Band 2 for task fulfilment only

800/4 WRITING : ASSESSMENT GUIDE FOR QUESTION 1 ( SUMMARY )

BAND 1 ONLY SP 0-3 marks

BAND 2 1-2 main points 4-6 marks
BAND 3 3 main points 7-10 marks
BAMD 4 4-5 main points 11-14 marks
BAND 5 6-7 main points 15-17marks
BAND 6 8-10 main points 18-20 marks
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Instruction for marking Question 2 (EXTENDED WRITING )

Question : You want to write an article entitled ‘ How parents can help to curb
gangsterisme among their children’.

You may use the following points in your essay :

 The need for interaction between parents and their children
 Keeping tabs on friends
 Instilling moral and religious values

* gansterisme in this context means members of a gang of armed criminal

* curb in this context means prevent something from getting out of control; restrain

1 Number of points –no limit/ restriction [ use holistic marking ] if candidates

uses only one point but develops well, can go into Band 6
2 Does not need a title- does not affect marks. Thesis statement MUST be clear
3 How parents can curb gangsgterisme among children – to what extent ?
elaboration must be clear with examples.
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1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 2 soalan.

2. Jawab semua soalan.
3. Jawap semua jawapan anda dalam kertas jawapan anda.

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1. This question paper consists of 2 questions.

2. Answer all questions.
3. Answer all questions in your test pad.

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