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Kertas 1
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BAHAGIAN PENGURUSAN SEKOLAH BERASRAMA PENUH

DAN SEKOLAH KECEMERLANGAN
KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA
PENTAKSIRAN DIAGNOSTIK AKADEMIK SBP 2013
PERCUBAAN PENILAIAN MENENGAH RENDAH

BAHASA INGGERIS
Kertas 1
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JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Arahan:
1.

Kertas ini mengandungi 40 soalan.

2.

Jawab semua soalan.

3.

Tiap-tiap soalan diikuti oleh tiga pilihan jawapan, iaitu A, B dan C atau 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.

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Kertas ini mengandungi 14 halaman bercetak
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Questions 1-5 are based on the information given.

Baby named after

Mawis song

What can we conclude from the news headline above?

A

The baby is named after Mawi sang one of his songs.

The babys name is similar to Mawis song.

Mawi named his song after a baby.

Mawis song is sung by the baby.

Visitors must register at the office in case of

A

security

protection

supervision

reliability

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From the cartoon strip above , accomplish means

A

undertake

achieve

pursue

Ensure

Sources: http://www.stringcaninteractive.com/

From the chart above, users are least likely to spend time on
A

Facebook

Instagram

Pinterest

Twitter

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Despite hours of digging to recover his body, the search has come up with
nothing. It has been called off at the advice of experts, who believe further digging could
damage the surrounding heritage building.

What happens to the search?

A

It has been stopped.

It will be further continued.

It has damaged an old building.

It will be postponed until further notice.

Weather Forecast for General Election 13 Polling Day on May 5, 2013

Region

Morning

Afternoon

Northern
Region

Cloudy in Perak.
Fair elsewhere.

Thunderstorms in most
parts of Kedah.
Rain in most parts of
Perak.

Central
Region

Cloudy in some parts

of Selangor.
Fair elsewhere.

Thunderstorms
throughout the region.

Southern
Region

Mostly fair in all

states.

Thunderstorms in
Johor.
Shower in Melaka.

East Coast
Region

Fair in most places.

Thunderstorms in parts
of Kelantan &
Terengganu.

Sabah,
Sarawak &
Labuan

Rain in some parts of

Sarawak.
Elsewhere fair.

Cloudy in most parts

of Sabah with
thunderstorms in some
places.
Source : The Star Online Sat 4 May 2013

What can we conclude from the weather forecast above?

A

Voters in Perak can head to their polling centres in the afternoon.

The central region is set to experience thunderstorms early in the day.

Most states would have a rain-free morning with the exception of Sarawak.

The best time to cast votes for those in Peninsular Malaysia is in the afternoon.

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Arvind and Rajni Beri

request the gracious presence & blessings of

Mr and Mrs Melvin

at the joyous and auspicious occasion of the marriage ceremony of

their dear son
Rahul
To
Deepika
(loving daughter of Manmohan and Pravinder Lyall)
Please join the Baraat at the Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara
at 9:30 am on Saturday, 24 May 2013
Wedding Programme
Wedding Ceremony: 11:00 am

RSVP by 15 April 2013

03-798-7687 or
rajni_beri@hotmail.com

From the wedding invitation, we know that

A

Mr and Mrs Melvin have to respond to this invitation via email only

the wedding ceremony starts at 11.00 am on 24 May 2013

Deepika is the daughter of Arvind and Rajni Beri

Mr and Mrs Melvin are hosting the ceremony

Bodyguard Kills Robber

Klang: An attempt by five men to rob a factory manager yesterday ended with one of them being
shot dead by a bodyguard. The factory manager had just withdrawn RM50,000 from a bank and
was driven off by his bodyguard. The bodyguard had noticed that they were being tailed by two
cars. At a corner, the two cars obstructed the managers car and a robber tried to smash the
passenger window with a rock. The bodyguard got out of the car and fired a shot at the robbers
but missed. His second shot however, hit one of the robbers in the head and his accomplices
sped-away empty-handed.

What happened immediately after the factory manager withdrew his money?
A

A robber was shot in the head.

A couple of cars followed his car.

A robber tried to break his car window.

The bodyguard shot at a robber but missed.

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Dear Editor,
REBEL ABOUT THE COST
If movie ticket prices are going to double up, many may choose to stay home and watch Astro
programmes instead. I am a student and I watch movies at cinemas a lot with my friends and
family. To pay for twice the price will definitely deter a lot of people to frequent cinemas. What
more a student like me! This is not a good prospect for the local film industry especially. People
would rather wait for the local movies to be shown on TV rather than watch them on cinemas
with the increase in the ticket prices. Similarly, I can surely stay at home and watch a lot of
movies on Astro and still enjoy myself if I cant afford pricey cinema ticket prices.
Muthusamy Chelliah

Based on the above letter, which of these statements is true?

A

Movies on Astro are more enjoyable to watch.

People who frequent the cinemas are normally students.

Muthusamy complains about the quality of films in cinemas.

A hike in cinema ticket prices will discourage people to go to cinemas.

Did Mr Tan give you a good report?

I dont know. Anyway, I dont
care and I dont mind telling him
so!
I wouldnt if I were you.
Dont cut off your nose to
spite your face. You need
that scholarship!

10 Dont cut off your nose to spite your face means

A

Dont make things worse for yourself.

Dont disfigure your face.

Dont upset yourself.

Dont be rude.

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Questions 11-20 are based on the following text.

Judo demands mental precision and intense speed and agility from its players. It is the
ultimate duel ___11___ two athletes bodies and minds. In Japanese, the word judo means
gentle but watch the athletes train or go into combat and ___12___ word gentle doesnt
___13___ to mind!
Judo was founded by Professor Jigaro Kano in 1882 as a tamer alternative to the more
dangerous martial art of jujitsu ___14___ was used by the samurai warriors of ancient
Japan. When judo was introduced at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964, everyone thought
the Japanese would win all the medals. They almost ___15___! A Dutchman named Anton
Geesink won gold in the open event. Womens judo ___16___ introduced in the Barcelona
1992 Olympic Games. For the first time, Judo athletes in the 2000 Olympic games wore
___17___ judo suits called judogis (one in blue and the other in white) instead of the
traditional white judogis.
An Olympic match begins with a ceremonial bow. When the referee gives the
command hajme (which means begin fighting), men have five minutes and women have
four minutes to score a single point or an ippon and win the contest. An ippon is scored
when a player is ___18___ onto their back and pinned down for 30 seconds or when a player
is strangled or arm-locked ___19___ submission. ___20___ neither athlete has scored, the
referee and judge decide who is the winner.

11

A
B
C
D

Between
Among
Beside
Against

12

A
B
C

A
An
The

13

A
B
C
D

Come
Comes
Came
Coming

14

A
B
C
D

Which
When
What
Whose

15

A
B
C

Do
Did
Does

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16

A
B
C
D

Is
Are
Was
Were

17

A
B
C
D

Colour
Colours
Coloured
Colouring

18

A
B
C
D

Throw
Throws
Threw
Thrown

19

A
B
C
D

On
Onto
In
Into

20

A
B
C
D

If
Even
Because
Eventhough

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Questions 21-23
Read the dialogue below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.
Adam
: I heard that Farouk is vying for (21) the post of Head Boy in the coming election.
Bakhtiar : I believe Danial is a better candidate! Someone should talk him into (22)
nominating himself.
Adam
: I agree with you. Danial is such a fine and respectable person. We should be
friends with him so that his good nature will rub off (23) on us as well.
Bakhtiar : Thats him over there. Lets go over and say hello.
21 vying for
A
B
C
D

preparing for
planning for
waiting for
contesting for

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22 talk him into

A
B
C
D

deter him
pursue him
persuade him
discourage him

23 rub off
A
B
C
D

follow
react
Show
Help

Questions 24-26
Read the text below and choose the best meaning for the expressions underlined.
Detective Simon Pegg was investigating a crime when he discovered a new clue. He
had a hunch (24) that it would help to solve his case faster. He went to have lunch with his
new partner, Detective Nick Frost and they went Dutch (25) with the bill. He was happy with
his new partner after being left high and dry (26) by his old partner over a disagreement of a
case. His old partner had withheld an important information from him until the last minute
and it had ruined their relationship.
24 had a hunch
A
B
C
D

had a connection
had a dream
had an idea
had an instinct

25 went Dutch
A
B
C
D

shared the menu

shared their food
shared their receipt
shared the cost

26 being left high and dry

A
B
C
D

to be left out of certain matter

to be caught lying
to be ordered to leave
to be punished for some mistakes

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Questions 27-32 are based on the following recipe.

Ingredients (serves 4)
675 grams prawns
115 grams noodles
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 shallots, sliced
2 garlics, chopped
1 fresh red chilli, chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp chilli sauce
Coriander leaves

Stir-Fried Noodles With Prawns

Marinade
2 tbsp peanut oil
2 fresh green chillies, chopped
lime juice
1 tbsp fish sauce

Method
1. Place the prawns in a mixing bowl. To make the marinade, mix the oil, green chillies, lime
juice and fish sauce together and pour over the prawns. Cover and chill for 2 hours in the
refrigerator.
2. Put the noodles in a bowl of boiling water. Leave for 8-10 minutes to soften and drain
well.
3. Heat the oil in a wok and saut the shallots, garlic and chilli until lightly browned. Add
the soy sauce and chilli sauce. Add the prawns and the marinade to the wok and stir-fry
gently for 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
4. Add the noodles and stir gently. Garnish with coriander and serve immediately.
(Source: Everyday Fish And Seafood)

27 The prawns are marinated in the following ingredients except

A
B
C
D

lime juice
cooking oil
dried chillies
seafood sauce

28 How do you chill the prawns?

A
B
C
D

By leaving them to stand in a room.

By storing them in the refrigerator.
By covering them with a cling film.
By placing them in the freezer.

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29 How long does the noodles become soft?

A
B
C
D

2 hours
2-3 minutes
Immediately
8-10 minutes

30 The word saut can best mean

A
B
C
D

boil slowly
boil gently
fry tenderly
fry quickly

31 The phrase Garnish with coriander means

A
B
C
D

Decorate with coriander leaves.

Decorate with chopped chillies.
Sprinkle with coriander powder.
Sprinkle with chilli powder.

32 Which of the following statements is true?

A
B
C
D

The dish can be served to more than 4 people.

The prawns are marinated for three hours.
The marinade contains vegetable oil.
The dish is served hot.

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Questions 33-40 are based on the following passage.

Jerry was the kind of person who was always in a good mood and had something positive to
say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, If I were any better, I
would be twins!

He was a unique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him around
from one restaurant to another. They followed Jerry because of his attitude. He was a
natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry was there telling the
employee how to look on the positive side of the situation.

Seeing this style really made me curious. So one day, I went up to Jerry and asked him, I
dont get it! You cant be a positive person all the time. How do you do it? Jerry replied,
Each morning I wake up and say to myself, Jerry, you have two choices today. You can
choose to be in a good mood or a bad mood. I choose to be in a good mood. Each time
something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or to learn from it. I choose to learn
from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their
complaints or to point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life.

Its not that easy! I protested. Yes, it is. Jerry said. Life is all about choices. Every
situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations and you choose how people
will affect your mood. The bottom line is, its your choice how you live your life. I reflected on
what Jerry said.

Soon, I left the restaurant industry to start my own business. We lost touch but I often
thought about him when I made a choice about life. Several years later, I heard that Jerry did
something you are never supposed to do in a restaurant business. He left the back door
open one morning and was held up at gunpoint by three armed robbers. While trying to open
the safe, his hand shaking from nervousness, slipped off the combinations. The robbers
panicked and shot him.

Luckily Jerry was found quickly and rushed to the local trauma centre. After 18 hours of
surgery and weeks of intensive care, Jerry was released from the hospital with bullet
fragments still in his body. I saw Jerry about six months after the robbery. He wanted to
show his scars but I declined. However I did ask him what had gone through his mind as the
robbery took place. Jerry replied.While lying wounded on the floor, I remembered I had two
choices, to live or to die. I chose to live.

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33 What made Jerry a unique manager?

A
B
C
D

He always had something positive to say

He had several loyal employees
He was always in a good mood
He wanted to have a twin

34 Each morning Jerry _________________ to live his life.

A
B
C
D

hummed a tune to himself

avoided bad incidents
listened to complaints
contemplated the two choices

35 Why did the writer lose contact with Jerry?

A
B
C
D

The writer left to start a business

The writer had forgotten about Jerry
The writer protested at Jerrys view of life
The writer wanted to be free from Jerrys influences

36 Jerry was robbed because

A
B
C
D

his safe had no combinations.

his front door was unlocked.
his back door was left ajar.
his restaurant had flourished.

37 The word slipped off can best be replaced with

A
B
C
D

took off
put off
missed
rejected

38 After Jerry was shot, he

A
B
C
D

spent weeks in intensive care.

underwent a minor surgery.
refused to see his wounds.
had a trauma for life.

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39 The writer was _____________________ when knowing Jerry was robbed.

A
B
C
D

excited
surprised
delighted
puzzled

40 Which of the following statements is true?

A
B
C
D

Jerry was pessimistic towards life.

Jerry was agitated during the robbery.
The robbers shot Jerry after stealing his money.
The robbers broke down the door to enter the restaurant.

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