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SULIT

BAHAGIAN PENGURUSAN SEKOLAH BERASRAMA PENUH DAN SEKOLAH KECEMERLANGAN

KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

PENTAKSIRAN DIAGNOSTIK AKADEMIK SBP 2012

PERCUBAAN PENILAIAN MENENGAH RENDAH

Kertas 1

Satu Jam

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Arahan:

1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 40 soalan.

2. Jawab semua soalan.

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

BAHASA INGGERIS

SULIT 12/1 Bahasa Inggeris Ogos 2012 1 Jam

Kertas ini mengandungi 14 halaman bercetak

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Questions 1-10 are based on the information given.

1 From the sign above, we know that children

A should hold hands B must be with adults C can run up the escalator D can use the escalator any time they want

Study the label below and answer the question that follows

MOCCA WHITE COFFEE

3-IN-1 Best before :

31.8.2012

2 The label shows the A. price of the coffee. B. weight of the coffee. C. expiry date of the coffee. D. production date of the coffee

ESCALATOR SAFETY

STAND FACING THE DIRECTION OF

TRAVEL

NO RUNNING

HOLD THE HANDRAIL

SMALL CHILDREN MUST BE

ACCOMPANIED BY ADULTS AT ALL

TIMES

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3 Which statement is true about the notice above?

A buy the kitten from Iman B Iman does not like kittens C adopted kittens can be returned. D call the number provided if you want a kitten Question 4 is based on the cartoon strip

4 Why are there similar signs used to show the direction? It is the cartoonist’s way to….

A entertain the readers. B distract the reader’s attention . C emphasise that cloning means duplicating D show that there are many cloning labs ahead

Kittens for Adoption

Do you love cats? These adorable kittens need a new home. If you are interested, please call Iman Hadifiras at 013-5552400.

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, Hazim We need extra hand at the bakery. Please come as soon as possible

Azhar

5 This message tells us that Azhar needs Hazim’s A advice B assistance C instruction D supervision

Study the road sign below and answer the question that follows.

Alor Gajah 15 km Masjid Tanah 25 km Ayer Keroh 55 km Merlimau 75 km

6 From the road sign, drivers will know that A Alor Gajah is the nearest town B Ayer Keroh is the furthest town C Ayer Keroh is further than Merlimau D Merlimau is nearer than Masjid Tanah

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Questions 7 and 8 are based on the newspaper extract below.

7 People started to recognise Bieber’s talent when he ….

A set the record for the most watched video

B uploaded his music videos on the internet.

C did not show up during the graduation ceremony

D received a diploma from a secondary school

8 What could be the best headline for the newspaper extract above?

A Bieber Shot to Stardom

B Bieber is The New Teen Star

C Bieber Officially Graduated

D Bieber Obtained The Most Viewed Video Award

MONTREAL: Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber has earned a diploma from a secondary school in his

native Ontario, Canada, the head of the school said. The 18-year old star had been granted a

diploma but he did not attend the graduation ceremony on June 28. Bieber shot to fame in 2009

after posting music videos on YouTube, and in March last year set the record for the most views

with his music video, Baby.

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9 Based on the pie chart above, most of the road accidents are caused by

A human errors B natural disaster C road conditions D mechanical problems

(Adapted from The Star, 25 March 2012)

10 The word revealed as used in the newspaper report above refers to

A obesity B the survey C obese children D the World Health Organisation

Speeding 25%

Faulty breaks

16%

Drunk driving

16%

Sleepy/tired 12%

Reckless driving

13%

Others 18%

Main causes of road accidents

Nearly 43 Million Children Overweight

KUALA LUMPUR – A survey conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) revealed that nearly 43 million children under age five were overweight in 2010. Almost 35 million of them live in developing countries while eight million live in developed countries.

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Questions 11-20 are based on the following text.

Adapted from NST June 30th 2012

11 A show B shows C shown D showed 12 A of B at C with D from 13 A can B will C must D shall 14 A it B us C her D him 15 A splitting B opening C mending D breaking

16 A incentive B opportunity C understanding D encouragement 17 A has B had C have D having 18 A so B while C when D because 19 A prepare B prepares C prepared D preparing 20 A is B am C are D has

A French proverb says, “Punctuality is the politeness of the Kings. Thus, being on time consistently ………… (11) everyone around you that you are the master of your life. Being punctual requires a good measure ………….. (12) discipline. Once we ............. (13) discipline ourselves, being punctual automatically becomes second nature to ………… (14). On the other hand, ………….. (15) old habits can be really tough. Giving yourself a small reward for being punctual will give you an …………. (16) to be on time. The rewards need not be extravagant. It can be something special that celebrates the task that you …………. (17) accomplished. On top of that, give yourself enough time to get ready. You don’t want to rush …………. (18) that will likely make you forget things. If you have an early appointment, …………. (19) the night before by getting your clothes ready and making sure that everything you need such as your books and bags ………….. (20) ready to go. Adapted from NST July 2, 2012

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Questions 21-23

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

21 A adopt B begin C follow D absorb

22 A stared B scorned C supported D respected

23 A attended B cheered C greeted D met

Questions 24-26

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

24 A miserable B indifference C ecstatic D anxious

25 A celebrate B relax C discuss D argue

26 A suitable B acceptable C comfortable D agreeable

Amirah and Hanani have just received the news that both of them scored all As in the mid-term examination. Both of them are (24) on cloud nine. They did not expect to do so well in the examination. Hanani suggests that they (25) paint the town red by treating themselves at a fast food restaurant in town. Since Amirah (26) is on the same wavelength as Hanani, she immediately accepts. When the school ends on that day, they are on the bus heading to town.

Atiya is her daddy’s girl. She gets whatever she asks from her father.

One day she told her dad that she wanted to take up (21) karate class. She was very diligent and went to all her classes. She wanted to represent her state in the up-coming competition. To prepare for the competition, she gave up going out with her friends.

Some of her friends looked down (22) at her attempt and effort. She was quite sad at first but then she persevered. During the competition, she was surprised when her friends turned up (23) at the venue of the championship to support her.

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(Adapted from Just English Explorer.Vol 6, Issue 1)

EAT AND BE MERRY

Many people worry about putting on weight when they eat. This is often because people eat a little too much with each meal.

HOW TO BALANCE YOUR EATING WITHOUT GOING ON A SPECIAL DIET * Reduce the amount of food you put on your plate Our eyes seem to tell our body what we need to eat. If you look at a big plate full of food, you think you need to eat it all to feel full. * Eat your food slowly and chew each mouthful thoroughly. Chewing your food helps your digestion work better. This is why eating slowly fills you up with less food. *Eat more at breakfast to eat less at lunch and supper A good breakfast keeps your energy levels high during the day. *Eat more soup at lunch or supper Soup sits in your stomach for much longer than most other meals. *Never eat food when you are distracted

We do not remember what we eat when we are on the go. Focus is everything. Sit down to eat.

*Move snacks out of reach People are bound to eat something within easy reach. Snacking between meals is one of the easiest ways to lose track of what you are eating.

*Drink water between meals Water is good for the body. Drinking water between meals helps keep your mind sharp and focused. *Finally, eat more protein High protein foods keep you feeling full for longer than many other foods.

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27 Weight-conscious people should consume

A less water

B fast food

C less food

D food while watching TV

28 You should eat your food slowly because

A it is polite

B it is satisfying

C it helps digestion

D the food tastes better

29 The word distracted can best be replaced with ‘unable to’

A think

B remember

C concentrate

D understand

30 Why is it not advisable to eat when you are distracted?

A We enjoy our food

B We tend to eat more

C We lose our appetite

D We are bound to eat less

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31 You should drink water between meals because

A you will feel full

B you will feel smarter

C it is good for the body

D it keeps your body cool

32 The main purpose of this notice is to help people

A eat healthily

B lose weight

C appreciate food

D understand their body

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Questions 33-40 are based on the following questions.

First Day of Work

Saturday morning I felt excited because I was starting my first day of work as a cashier at Mr. Gordon’s supermarket. I got dressed in the new outfit my mother bought me for work, and searched my closet for a pair of shoes that were designed for standing on my feet all day.

I headed downstairs to eat the breakfast my little sister had prepared for me. The eggs tasted bland, but I ate them anyway because I wanted her to feel appreciated. After breakfast, I grabbed my jacket, dashed to the door, and kissed my mother goodbye. “Have a great day,” my mother called to me as I headed down the porch stairs.

The weather was cold, especially after the torrential storm the night before, so I decided to walk the seven blocks to the store. Turning the corner, I passed a construction crew repairing potholes in the street. One of the crew workers tipped his hat to me. I smiled at him just as a gust of wind blew dust from the construction onto my outfit. I tried to brush the dust away, and felt bad that I didn’t have to do such a good job like the construction workers.

Halfway to the store, a man walked by with two ferocious dogs that kept growling at me and yanking their chains. “Don’t worry,” the man assured me. “They won’t hurt you; they’re tame dogs.” I decided to cross to the other side of the street, just in case. I wasn’t going to let anything ruin my great day. Just as I reached the other side of the street, a bus roared by, splashing the water from a puddle onto my clothes.

By the time I reached Mr. Gordon’s store, my feet were aching and my clothes were ruined. I sat down on a bench outside the store to rub my feet. I felt so exhausted that I almost cried. But I knew I had to keep going; Mr. Gordon was depending on me. I finally stood up and pulled on the door to the store, but it did not open. Then I noticed that it was dark inside the store, and a sign was posted on the door: CLOSED DUE TO POWER OUTAGE. I sat back down on the bench. What an eventful day!

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33 Why was the writer excited?

A He starts work at the supermarket

B He gets to wear new clothes

C He can go shopping

D He can spend money

34 The writer finished his breakfast because

A he was hungry

B he did not want to offend his sister

C it was delicious

D he was happy

35 One of the workers tipped his hat to the writer because he was being

A considerate

B courteous

C sentimental

D rude

36 The word growling indicates that the dogs are

A angry

B happy

C tame

D hungry

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37 The word ferocious can best be replaced with

A big

B hungry

C fierce

D angry

38 The writer was ______ when he reached Mr. Gordon’s store.

A in pain

B worried

C ruined

D crying

39 The author could not open the door of the store because

A it was locked

B he was too tired

C there was no electricity

D there was a sign on the door

40 How do you think the writer felt when he sat back down on the bench?

A excited

B relieved

C disappointed

D humiliated

KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

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Section A : Guided Writing [25 marks]

[Time suggested: 35 minutes]

You are the president of the Junior Environment Club in your school. Write a speech on “How to Save the Environment”. With the help of the pictures and notes below, write your speech.

HOW TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT

separate – rubbish- paper –glass - reuse – papers – magazines - plant – more trees aluminium – recycling bins environmental friendly products - fresh air

Dispose – toxic waste – properly no open burning - pollution When writing your speech:

you may use all the notes given elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting add any other relevant information make sure it is not less than 120 words

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Section B: Literature Component

[15 marks]

[Time suggested: 35 minutes]

(a) Read the poem and answer the question that follow

LEISURE

What is this life if, full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare.

No time to stand beneath the boughs

And stare as long as sheep or cows.

No time to see, when woods we pass,

Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.

No time to see, in broad daylight,

Streams full of stars, like skies at night.

No time to turn at Beauty’s glance,

And watch her feet, how they can dance.

No time to wait till her mouth can

Enrich that smile her eyes began.

A poor life this if, full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare.

1. What does the word ‘woods’ in Stanza 3 refer to?

_____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

2. List two activities of leisure mentioned in the poem.

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

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(2 marks)

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language

1. Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne

2. How I Met Myself by David A. Hill

3. The Railway Children by Edith Nesbitt

Based on one novel above, write about an event that you think is the most meaningful. Provide

evidence from the text to support your answer. Your response should be:

in not less than 50 words

in continuous writing (not note form)

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SECTION C [10 marks]

[Time suggested: 20 minutes]

Read the text below and complete the following task.

Write a summary on what students must do to prepare for examinations.

Your summary must:

not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not in note form) be written in one paragraph

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning.

Begin your summary as follows:

When preparing for an examination, it is important that students …

KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

Examination can be stressful for most students today. It is part of a student’s life. Some students will succeed excellently but some may just pass. There are tips on how to do well in examinations.

It is vital for all students to be consistent in studying. Students must revise what they have learnt to remember what they have studied. This will prevent them from forgetting and losing important details.

Students should study in a conducive environment. They should choose a place which is quiet and peaceful that will enable them to concentrate better. It is advisable to stay away from things that distract them such as computers, tablets, i-Pads or even television.

Next, many excellent students have cited that they join a study group to obtain and maintain good grades. This is a forum where they can share knowledge, exchange ideas and seek for help from their peers. If this does not work for them, they should seek help from their teachers. The teachers are actually their best references.

Lastly, one very important reminder for all students is never study at the last moment. It will only add unnecessary pressure on them. Students might experience hyper-tension or mental blackout.

In a nutshell, success can be achieved if they practise the tips given and do not rely on pure luck.