Questions 1-8 are based on the following passage.

Cordyceps sinensis is one of the most valued of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. It is also
known as Dong Chong Xiao Cao or “winter worm, summer plant”. The reason for this is
because long ago, its medicinal property was thought to come from a worm that lived inside
this plant. In recent years, scientists have discovered that cordyceps is actually a type of
fungus.
For over a thousand years, Chinese medicinal practitioners have used cordyceps as an
effective tonic for several health complaints. It is said to help strengthen the body, improve
organ functions, build up body resistance and promote a long and healthy life. It was also
prescribed for the treatment of asthma, weak lungs, shortness of breath and other related
health problems.
Research has shown that this fungus can lower the LDL “bad” cholesterol level while
increasing the HDL “good” cholesterol level. It also helps to “thin” the blood to prevent
plaque or clot formation that may block blood vessels. In this way, it helps reduce the risk of
cardiovascular problems such as heart attack and stroke.
The benefits of cordyceps were first discovered 1500 years ago in the mountains of Tibet.
Cowherds in these mountains noticed that their cattle became more energetic after eating
this tiny grass-like herb. However, it only received international fame after a group of
Chinese athletes broke world records in the 1993 World Outdoor Track and Field
Championships in Germany. Their coach said that their achievement was due to the use of
cordyceps.

Question 1 Question 5
Cordyceps is a type of _____ The word risk can best be replaced with
A grass ____
B worm A help B cure C danger D attempt
C fungus
D medicine Question 6
Which of the following incidents made
Question 2 cordyceps world famous?
Cordyceps is used as an effective tonic to A Tibetan cowherds finding the herb on the
cure several health problems. Which of the mountains
following health problems is not treated with B The coach of the athletes promoting the
the help of Caryceps? herb in Germany
A To treat asthma C A group of Chinese athletes breaking world
B To prevent diabetes records in 1993
C To build up body resistance D Tibetan mountain cattle eating the herb
D To reduce the risk of heart attack and becoming more energetic

Question 3
How does “thinning” the blood help the
body?
A It makes the person lose weight.
B It treats cardiovascular diseases.
C It lowers “bad” cholesterol levels.
D It prevents clot formation in the blood.
Question 4
From the passage we can conclude that
cordyceps can ____
A heal heart attacks and Strokes
B block blood vessels in the body
C cure a lot of dangerous diseases
D help a person’s health in many ways
Question 7
1500 year ago, the benefits of cordceps were
discovered in the _____
A winter worms B summer plants C growth
of fungus D mountains of Tibets
Question 8
The best title for the above passage is ____
A Cordyceps, the Wonder Herb
B Different Types of Diseases
C A Worm Called Cordyceps
D A Cure for All Diseases
The questions below are based on the following passage.
The city of Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah. It is located on the west coast of “the Land
Below the Wind”. Kota Kinabalu has an international airport, world class hotels, countless
restaurants and cafe shops, shopping malls and business districts. It has about 350,000
inhabitants.
The city is popular with both foreigners and locals. A top tourist destination which is
adjacent to the city is the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Tourists can relax, dive, snorkel and
do a wide variety of watersports at the park. The Signal Hill Observatory is another tourist
destination. It offers a bird's eye view of the city.
The State Museum is based on the architecture of Murut and Rungus longhouses. It has
several galleries exhibiting human skulls from Sabah’s headhunting past, totemic figures, old
photographs, valuable ancient pottery from all over South East Asia and antique Korans. The
museum also has a Heritage Village. In this village there are many life-size replicas of the
traditional houses of the many ethnic people of Sabah.
During the Japanese occupation in World War II many lost their lives defending Sabah.
These brave people’s sacrifices are remembered at the Petagas War Memorial. The memorial
is located on the exact spot where 176 Sabahan guerillas were massacred on January 21st,
1944. Beautiful plaques are inscribed with the names of those who died. Well-kept lawns
surround the area.
A major landmark of Kota Kinabalu is the Sutera Harbour Resort, Marina and Golf Club. It is
located at the south end of the city. The complex has two 5-star hotels, an international yacht
club and an award winning golf course.

Which state is called “the Land Below What can one see at the Heritage
the Wind”? Village?
A Johor A human skulls
B Sabah B totemic figures
C Penang C valuable ancient pottery
D Sarawak D life-sized replicas of traditional houses

What is the ____ population of Kota The word exhibiting can best be
Kinabalu? replaced with
A 300,000 A proving
B 325,000 B revealing
C 350,000 C displaying
D 375,000 D demonstrating

Where is the Sutera Harbour Resort
located?
A west of Kota Kinabalu
B north of Kota Kinabalu
C adjacent to Kota Kinabalu
D at the south end of the Kota Kinabalu
The phrase bird’s eye view means
A small eyes
B looking at a bird
C can see many birds
D view from a high angle
The Petagas War Memorial was built
in remembrance of
A Sabah's headhunting past
B the Murut and Rungus people
C the first inhabitants of Kota Kinabalu
D 176 Sabahan guerillas who were
massacred during the Japanese occupation
Which of the following is true about
Kota Kinabalu?
A It is the capital of Sarawak.
B Visitors can play golf at the Tunku Abdul
Rahman park.
C The Signal Hill Observatory is located in
Kota Kinabalu.
D Sutera Habour Resort, Marina and Golf
Club has only one 5-star hotel