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PEPERIKSAAN AKHIR TAHUN SEKOLAH – SEKOLAHMENENGAH NEGERI PAHANG 2009

TINGKATAN SATU

BAHASA INGGERIS 12/1Kertas 1Nov1 jam Satu jam

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Maklumat untuk calon

1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 40 soalan.

2. Jawab semua soalan.

3. Tiap-tiap soalan diikuti oleh empat jawapan, iaitu A, B, C dan D. Bagi setiap soalan, pilih satu jawapan sahaja. Hitamkan semua jawapan anda pada kertas jawapan objektif yang disediakan.

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 15 halaman bercetak

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SECTION AQuestion 1 - 10

Read the conversation below and answer the question that follows.

1. By saying drop by, the lady is

A saying that she is busy

B asking the man to visit her

C going to fetch the man

D dropping her bags there

Read the horoscope below and answer the question that follows.

2. The phrase red-letter day means

A day you will remember

B a difficult day

C a quiet day

D a busy day

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Read the newspaper headline below and answer the question that follows.

Family of Five Trapped in Burning Building

3. The news report following the above headline will be about a

A flood

B fire

C building

D row of houses

Read the movie review below and answer the question that follows.

4. The word hilarious means

A boring

B funny

C strange

D tragic

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THE MIX UP

Jane Leed and Keeny Roberts star in this hilarious movie as the pair. Audience laughed through out the movie as they try to sort out the problem

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Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.

MIND YOUR HEAD

Low Ceiling

5. The message of this sign is to warn people to

A cover their heads

B use another entrance

C watch out for the ceiling

Analyse the graph below and answer the question that follows.

Video Cassette Recorders (2%)

10 100 90 20 80 70 60 50 40 30

60%

90%

98%

Telephones (10%)

Mobile Phones (8%)

Televisions

VCD Players

Hi-fis

Survey on the Use of Electronic Items in Kg Sentosa

6. The least popular electronic item owned by the Kampung Sentosa residents is the

A video cassette recorder

B hi-fi and mobile phone

C television

D telephone

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Read the table below and answer the question that follows.

Enrolment at KMM College

Course Males Females

Law 65% 35%

Graphics and Designing 60% 40%

Mass Communication 35% 65%

Business Studies 55% 45%

7. Which of the following statements is true?

A Most male students prefer to study law and graphic design.

B Female students dislike mass communications.

C Most female students are keen on business studies.

D The College has poor enrolment.

Read the message below and answer the question that follows.

Dear Fay, Please feed my puppy tonight. You will find the keys under the floor mat. Mona

8. The message is to tell Fay to

A eat first

B go home first

C lock the door

D feed the puppy

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Read the label below and answer the question that follows.

9. The label makes it clear that the tin must not be

A used by children

B seen by children

C bought by children

Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

VACANCIES FOR Construction Engineers - Degree in Engineering - Minimum 2 years of working experience - Able to handle projects Good promotion prospects and fringe benefits. Only short-listed candidates will be called to attend an interview.

10. The word short-listed means those who

A work hard

B are interested

C who are in the list

D have been chosen

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SECTION BEach question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blank.

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11. A of

B on

C in

D with

12. A is

B are

C was

D were

13. A clean

B cleans

C cleaned

D cleaning

14. A a

B an

C the

D -

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Hi, It’s been a long time since I received your email.Are you busy ________(11) school projects? Know what? The Youth Club in my area

_______(12) organizing a trip to the Old Folks Home in Rompin. We are going to ________(13) up the home and also help to plant some flowers in the

compound. We will be painting ________(14) house too. We also have to prepare a sketch to entertain the old folks. Would you like to join us for the trip? Do say you’ll come. It will be more ________(15) having you around. Nini is going too. In fact, _________(16) brother is the one who is organizing the trip. _________(17), we are giving full support to him. We really hope that the trip ________(18) be a successful one.

Write me a reply as soon as possible, okay? Shahila

15. A fun

B cheerful

C amusing

D interesting

16. A she

B his

C her

D their

17. A But

B So

C Also

D However

18. A may

B will

C can

D could

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Question 19-21

Read the dialogue below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined

19. drop in 21. turn down

A visit A prove

B fall B refuse

C enter C disagree

D require D discuss

20. pick out

A sew

B buy

C choose

D borrow

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Siti : Hello, Fatimah. I need a favour from you.

Fatimah : Yes, Siti. How may I help you?

Siti : Could we drop in Grace Boutique this afternoon? (19)

Fatimah : Of course. But you haven’t told me how I may be of help to you.

Siti : I need you to help me pick out a dress for my engagement party next week. (20)

Fatimah : I’d love to do that.

Siti : Thanks, Fatimah. I’m glad you didn’t turn down my request. (21)

Fatimah : You’re welcome

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Read the text below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

22. keep an eye on

A play with

B look after

C dine together

D walk along

23. have a word

A talk

B argue

C whisper

D quarrel

24. once in a blue moon

A rarely

B often

C always

D occasionally

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Lily was excited that her friend, Linda invited her for movie at Cineleisure. Hopefully, she

asked her mother for permission but her mother wanted to know who would keep an eye on (22)

her. When told that Linda’s mother would be going along, she was still hesitant about it. She

would have a word (23) with her father first. Lily tried to persuade her mother to give permission

saying only she went out once in a blue moon (24). Subsequently, she had to contend with

waiting for her father’s say.

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Do not cross behind a stationary bus, lorry or van. When you are behind these big vehicles, you can’t see incoming vehicles. Neither will the driver of the moving vehicle see you in time.

When riding bicycles, do so in single file at the side of the road. Do not cycle side by side. Keep to the side of the road at all times, especially when there is heavy traffic.

It is better to be safe than sorry sorry.

Follow Road Safety Rules

Wear seatbelts while in moving car, especially when the vehicle is moving fast. In case the car stops suddenly, you will not be thrown forward.

Check both sides of the road carefully before crossing. The simple traffic rule of looking left, right and left again before crossing can save your life.

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Questions 25-28 are based on the following pamphlet.

Road accidents are on the rise. Often, road accidents are the result of carelessness.

25 According to the pamphlet, most accidents are caused by

A vehicles

B carelessness

C heavy traffic

D fast-moving cars

26 The sentence It is better to be safe than sorry means

A it is better to follow safety rules instead of regretting it later

B it is better to remain safe instead of having to apologise later

C it is better to wear seat belts all the time instead of saying sorry

D it is better to stay at home than to go out when there is heavy traffic

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27 Which of the following statements is true?

A wear seatbelts so that you can be safe when the vehicle is not moving

B wear seatbelts so that you can save your life if you have to cross a busy road

C wear seatbelts so that the drivers in other vehicles will be able to see you clearly

D wear seatbelts so that you will not be thrown forward when the car stops suddenly

28 The word carelessness in the pamphlet can be replaced with

A tiredness

B exactness

C recklessness

D meaningless

Questions 29-34 are based on the following article.

Cats are interesting and adorable creatures. At times, they may seem distant and even unfriendly. Unlike dogs, which are often quite affectionate and expressive, cats seem to keep to themselves a lot. They are normally demonstrative.

Yet, there are many cat lovers who find them lovable and cuddly. At times, cats can be warm and friendly. This can be seen when they curl up on their owners’ laps and nuzzle up to them.

Cats are remarkable animals. Here are some fascinating facts about them. Cats are said to be intuitive. They can predict volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and electrical

storms. Hours before an earthquake occurs, cats become very restless. They pick up their kittens in their mouths and flee in panic from the house. It is as though they know that something terrible is about to happen.

Cat owners are said to be healthier than people without pets. Stroking and playing with cats can reduce stress. It makes the person calmer. Some doctors recommend it as therapy and it has been known to work well even in cases of mental illness and heart problems.

Everyone knows that cats get rids of rats. In the middle ages, the Romans brought cats to get rid of the rats on the island. Anyone caught killing a cat was severely punished.

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SULIT29 According to the first paragraphs, cats

A like to be on their own

B are friendlier than dogs

C can be fairly demonstrative

D do not show much emotion

30 The word They in the passage refers to the

A cats

B doctors

C kittens

D cat owners

31 What do cats do just before an earthquake?

A They become calm and patient.

B They attack their owners in panic.

C They chase kittens out of their homes.

D They become restless and flee their homes.

32 The passage is mainly about

A facts on cats

B what cats can do

C why people keep cats

D how to take care of cats

33 Why did the Romans bring cats to Britain? A To keep as pets

B To cure illnesses

C To get rid of rats

D To punish the British

34 The word warm in the passage can be replaced with

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SECTION E

Questions 35-37 are based on the following poem..

I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree

And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made.Nine bean – rows will I have there, a hive for the honey bee

And live alone in a bee-loud glade.And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow,Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;

There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glowAnd evening full of the linnet’s wings.

I will arise and go now, for always night and dayI hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore

While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey,I hear it in the deep heart’s core.

William Butler Yeats

35. The persona will do the following in Innisfree except

A keep bees

B live alone

C work in an office

D plant beans

36. Which of the following words best describes the mood of the poet?

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B Tired

C Joyful

D Sad

37. The repetition I will arise and go now shows

A that the poet likes to travel

B that the poet has no friends

C the journey he is already taking

D the strong attraction of Innisfree

Question 38-40 are based on the extract from the story, Of Bunga Telur and Bally Shoes.

Jamal met a friend who suggested obtaining a personal loan. Again Jamal saw fresh hope. Jamal went to

the bank. The loan officer was most helpful and he said Jamal could borrow RM 5000. Five thousand

ringgit! Jamal’s heart leapt skyhigh. That’s it! All his problems are solved. But, wait Jamal! There’s a

catch. Look at the loan repayment scheme, it’s RM 500 for the first month and RM 400 every month

henceforth. Jamal’s heart sank. With his miniscule salary he couldn’t even buy cucumbers with the

money left over after the repayments. He cannot imagine his beautiful wife eating cucumbers every day.

38. How much money was Jamal eligible to borrow?

A RM 400

B RM 5000

C RM 500

D RM 55000

39. Why did Jamal want a personal loan?

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SULITA He wanted to buy a house

B He wanted to go for a holiday

C He wanted to finance his wedding

D He wanted to buy a new television set

40. We can conclude that Jamal finally

A obtained the loan

B postponed his wedding

C cancelled his plan to obtain a loan

D had to ask his sister to finance his wedding

END OF QUESTION PAPER

GOOD LUCK!!

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