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PERSIDANGAN KEBANGSAAN PENGETUA-PENGETUASEKOLAH MENENGAH MALAYSIA (PKPSM) KEDAH

PEPERIKSAAN PERCUBAAN PMR 2008

BAHASA INGGERISKertas 1

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JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHUArahan:1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 40 soalan.2. Jawab semua soalan.3. Tiap-tiap soalan diikut i oleh empat pilihan jawapan, iaitu A, B, C dan D. Bagi

setiap soalan, pilih satu jawapan sahaja. Hitamkan semua jawapan andapada kertas jawapan objekti f yang disediakan.

Instructions:1. The question paper consists of 40 questions.2. Answer all questions.3. Each question is followed by four options, A, B, C and D. For each question,

choose only one answer. Blacken all your answers on the answer sheetprovided.

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Questions 1 - 10 are based on the information given.

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...."'....................We serve the best . ' c ~ noodles in town.

What is the purpose of the notice above?A To serve noodlesB To advertise the townC To promote their noodlesD To attract visitors to town

HelplineHelp4u provides free service to those between 13 and 19years old on issues related to studies, family, relationshipetc. For details, call 04-5566778

Based on the notice above, which of the following statements is true?A Anyone can ask for assistance.B One must pay to receive advice.C Students may write in to ask for help.D Teenagers can seek help on their studies.

~ www.audiblekids.com offers ,,\"," ~ ' " , 'a collection of 4000 audio books \. . ,,',,3

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The website above is useful for those who are interested inABCD

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4D/3N SARAWAK EXPLORATION.:. Visit Orang Utan Sanctuary.:. Explore Niah Caves.:. Enjoy Sarawak cuisineDepart:Nov 24,30/ Dec 12,22,27

From RM788

'Depart' in the above advertisement meansA visitB startC leaveD arrive

Si:oreSpecial Grocery Promotion

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CITRASHOPPING CENTRE

5 The promotion above would attract those who want to buyA sports shoesB ladies' clothesC office furniture fLihat sebelah

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It's so easy to win!No purchase required.

Just pick your3 favourite local books for each of the two categories:

fiction and non-fiction.Submit a catchy slogan and

you stand to win attractive prizes.

What should you do to win a prize?A You need to buy local books.B You must only choose 3 favourite books.C You have to pick your favourite book title.D You ought to send in your entry with a slogan.

The Temengor Forest needs your help!For each shopping bag refused,

THE GREEN SHOP donates RM 0.50to theSave Temengor Forest Campaign!

So, bring your own.

7 THE GREEN SHOP is encouraging the public toA save moneyB cut down trees

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bring their own shopping bagsdonate 50 sen to the campaign

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I fP I TRIED nus JACKET ON IN THEDRESSING ROOM BUT IT DIDN'T FIT.

, THE JACKET OR Tl-IE \DRESSING ROOM?

From the cartoon strip above, we can conclude that theA jacket is newB customer is too fatC shopkeeper is politeo dressing room is very big

Social Problems Among Teenagers

9 From the pie chart above, what is the most serious problem?A Skipping lessonsB Taking harmful drugsC Destroying public amenitieso Loitering in shopping complexes [l.ihat sebelah

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FEMALE SIAMESE CAT 2 YEARS OLD WHITE WITH BROWN MARKINGS

LAST SEEN IN TAMAN SURIA JAYA, SUNGAI PETANIResponds to the name : JUSTICE

ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATIONPLEASE CONTACT: 019-4149007

REWARD OFFERED

10 Which of the following statements is true?A The cat was found in the park.S Justice is looking for his missing cat.e The pet is a female with white and black spots.o The person who finds the missing cat will be rewarded.

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Questions 11 - 18 are based on the following text.Whether it is on (11) sports field, in the classroom or out in the backyard,

competition can provide children with plenty of opportunities for having fun and learning newskills. As part of a sports team, for example, (12) will likely learn about timemanagement. They also learn about self-discipline (13) good sportsmanship.Besides getting in shape and spending time with friends, they will also learn that successcan depend on how well they work (14) others.

____(15) a competition has its advantages, there can be weaknesses too.When winning and recognition (16) a child's only goals, the fun is left out of theactivity. Children (17) develop a healthy attitude towards competition. Theyought to be taught that enjoying an activity does not mean being the best at it. In everycompetition, there (18) only one winner and all the other competitors are losers.It is not a shame to lose.11 A an 15 A However

B the B AlthoughC any C MoreoverD some D Nevertheless

12 A it 16 A becomeB we B becameC she C becomesD they D becoming

13 A or 17 A couldB but B mightC and C wouldD thus J ' should

14 A for 18 A isB with B areC around C wasD against D were

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Questions 19 - 21Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

Siew Mei When I look back on (19) my early years, I'm grateful to havesuch wonderful parents. We were not rich yet our parentswere determined to give us the best education.

Maria Look at you now. You're a successful lawyer. You havelived up to (20) your family's expectations.

Siew Mei I'm happy for what I've achieved. I have to repay them forwhat they have given me.

Maria Do you have any regrets?Siew Mei None at all. My parents managed to put aSide (21) some

money for our education even though they had to give up theircomfort. Now it's our turn to care for them in their twilightyears.

19 look back onA think

recallC searchD consider

20 lived up toPI metB gainedC reachedD satisfied

21 put asideA donateB placec / saveD give

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SULIT 9Questions 22 - 24Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.Jamilah and Primala are discussing their coursework.Jamilah Primala, have you completed your Geography coursework?Primala No, I'm too caught up with my basketball training. Every evening,

I have practice and I have forgotten about it.Jamilah Primala, you must get into your head (22) that you need a proper time

table. You can't spend all your time on games and neglect your studies.Primala I know that but by the time I get home I'm half-dead (23). I don't

have any more energy left. What shall I do?Jamilah You have to divide your time. You're already in trouble with Pn. Maimun.

I'll help you to complete your coursework but you have to step on it (24)and do it every day after school. It's due next week.

Primala Thanks a million, Jamilah. lowe you one.22 get into your head

A followB believeC recognise

understand.>23 half-dead

A hurtB sleepyC defeatedJ ) / exhausted

24 step on its-: hurry upB be awareC work harderD get involved

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SULIT 10Questions 25 - 28 are based on the following poster.

In Conjunction with "WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY" The Nature Club of SMK Dato' Jebat._.>"'::' \"""."".'.'.'.' .. .. '' is organising''''. .. THE ENVIRONMENT WEEK. , , ) : ; . ~ ' : t ,

(3 JUNE -9 JUNE) )* H

IG TH HL EIG WH ET EK0F

EXCITING ACTIVITIES AWAIT YOU!!! Singing competition Model making competition-

using recyclable materials Essay writing competition Protect the environment -

drama Slide Show

* Cash rewards will be given to the societies with the highest collection of thefollowing items:- old newspapers (RM 300) plastic bottles (RM 200) aluminium cans (RM 200)

25 What must be done to get the highest cash rewards?A Participating in the model making competition Collecting the most copies of old newspapersC Getting the most number of plastic bottlesD Joining the singing competition

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26 What is the duration of the Environment Week?A Six daysB Four daysC Seven dayso Three days

27 Why do you think the Nature Club is organising this programme?A To foster unity among studentsB To encourage healthy competitionC To inculcate the habit of saving moneyo To instill awareness to protect the environment

28 Which activity will enable the school children to show their creativity?A Collecting aluminium cansB Model making competitionC Tree planting evento Slide show

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Questions 29 - 34 are based on the following passage.

Do you know what happens when a bee stings you? Usually, the sting is left inthe wound with the poison bag attached to it. The poison in the bag will continue toempty itself into the victim over a period of about 20 minutes or so. Do not try to removethe sting by pUlling on the bag. You will only succeed in squeezing more poison into thewound. Instead, use a pen-knife to scrape off the sting with its attached poison-bag.

Stings around the mouth and tongue can be dangerous because of the swellingwhich can interfere with breathing. These victims should be referred for professionaladvice. After the removal of the sting, the wound should be treated with a weakammonia solution or lime (the type which Indians use to chew with betel nut is suitable).A local steroid ointment also helps to reduce the swelling and pain.

Occasionally, the victim may be allergic to the poison and may develop a severereaction. In such a situation, he becomes short of breath, experiences irregularheartbeats, sweats a lot and may collapse. If this happens, rush the patient to hospital.Be prepared to give mouth-mouth respiration and cardiac massage if required.

29 What should be used to remove the sting?A BagB OintmentC Pen knifeD Ammonia solution

30 You cannot remove the sting by pulling on the bag becauseA you will worsen the situationB the poison-bag will detach itselfC it will reduce the swelling and painD cardiac massage will have to be carried out

31 The phrase interfere with in the second paragraph meansA checkB affectC blockD help

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32 In the last paragraph, the situation refers toA rushing the victim to hospitalB the use of ointment to reduce painC the victim developing a severe reactionD the victims seeking professional advice

33 Which of the following statements is true?A Lime can be used to treat the woundB A person stung by a bee will collapseC Stings may be treated by squeezing the bagD Mouth-mouth respiration should be given to all victims

34 Mouth-mouth respiration and cardiac massage is given whenA someone chews the betel nutB one is allergic to the poisonC the swelling is reducedo a bee stings someone

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Questions 35- 37 are based on the following poem.

The Dead CrowHe saw a dead crowin a drainnear the post office.He saw an old mangasping for airand a baby barely able to breathein a crowded morning clinic.This land is so rich.Why should we suffer like this?I want clean airfor my grandchildren.I want the damned foolsto leave the forest alone.I want the trees to grow,the rivers run free,and the earth covered with grass.Let the politicians plan how we may live with dignity,now and always.

A. Samad Said

35 The dead crow in the drain indicates thatA trees are cutB the land is crowdedC people are cruel to animalsy pollution has reached a dangerous level

36 The grandchildren in the second stanza refers to theA foolsB politiciansy future generationD present population

37 Which word in the poem means self-respect?V dignityB barelyC rich

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SULIT 15Questions 38 - 40 are based on the extract from the short story The Pencil.

Zahid accepted his "reward" like a man, all the while staringwide-eyed at his teacher. Then he returned to his desk. His facewas sad as he contemplated what had happened. Tears began toroll down his cheeks; he cried silently.

Mr. Jamal was proud of himself because he had solved theproblem with such wisdom. It was exactly like a story from Tales ofa Thousand and One Nights.

Classroom activities returned to normal. Whenever the pupilswere doing their written assignments, Mr. Jamal would use that timeto sit at his desk and read. He said he was preparing for anexamination. While Mr. Jamal was absorbed in his own studies,Zahid would go over and glare fiercely at his enemy.

"You're really great at lying!""Hoorey for you' You got three strokes of the rattan: Hoorey for

you!""Hoorey' Hell! You stole my pencil and carved your initial on it.

Then you claimed it was yours. You must think you're pretty smart."The Pencil

By Ali Majod38 What "reward" did Zahid get from Mr. Jamal?

A Tales of a Thousand and One Nights8 Three strokes of rattanC Written assignmentso Two carved pencils

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39 Zahid glared at his enemy because he wasA angryB proudC smarto sad

40 From the extract, we know that ZahidA stole the pencilB lied to his teacherC was wrongly accusedo was absorbed in his studies

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