ENGLISH SPM

PAPER 2
- G RA P H I C & T E XT
COMPLETION
- I N F O R M AT I O N T RA N S F E R
- READING
COMPREHENSION &
S U M M A RY

SECTION A
PLEASE
FLUSH
AFTER USE

1.The notice above encourages us to be

A careful
B thoughtful
C considerate
D responsible

Boy : I could answer all twenty questions. To me, it was childs

play
Girl : Really?
2. By saying childs play, the boy means that
A

the questions were easy

he liked to play like a child

the questions were for children

he answered all twenty questions

SUNGAI PETANI : The Health Ministry

yesterday
launched the i Dengue website to provide the public
with the latest information on dengue hot spots in the
country as well as measures to avoid getting the
disease.
3. From the extract above, the purpose or the i-Dengue website
was to
A inform the public of what dengue fever is
B offer help to reduce the rate of dengue cases
C provide information on treatment for dengue fever
D warn the public about the areas with the highest dengue
cases

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4. From the advertisement above, we know that the booklet
A can be subscribed for a personal copy
B provides exercises to improve English
C helps to learn writing in English
D is available twice a month

THE GRAND SALE is back !!!

- We sell goods ranging from curtains to
ovens to bedroom sets
- Visit over 100 stalls under one roof

5. The phrase under one roof means

A there are a hundred stalls
B each stall has a roof
C in the same place
D on the rooftop

Thomas Edison tried two thousand different

materials in search of a filament for the light bulb.
When none worked satisfactorily, his assistant
complaint, All our work is in vain. We have
learned nothing.
Edison replied very confidently, Oh, we have
come a long way and we have learned a lot. We
know that there are two thousand elements which
we cannot use to make a good light bulb.
6. The situation above tells us that Thomas Edison was
A reasonable
B successful
C optimistic
D humble

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7. According to the advertisement above, to subscribe, one

has to
A mail the payment in cash
B post the form with payment
C pay once the magazine arrives
D go to the nearest address listed

Dear Editor,
I would like to thank you for publishing the article on cross
stitch. As a housewife, cross stitching helps keep me calm and it is
sort of a reward for all the household chores I must do laundry,
dishes, cooking and so on. Twenty minutes of stitching washes
away all the stress in my life. I hope you will consider publishing
articles on gardening tips in the near future.
Swee Anne
8. According to the writer, cross stitching
A helps her escape work
B is a chore
C relieves stress
D is as good as gardening

REMEMBER : IDENTIFY THE TENSES USED IN THE VERY

FIRST
!!!
LOOKPARAGRAPH
FOR THE VERBS
IN THE FIRST
SENTENCE
Many teachers and young children would agree that
music IS an important tool in education. Recent

9. A

research___(9)___ found that music uses both sides

of the brain, a fact that makes it valuable in all areas
of development. Music __(10)__the growth of a

has - present (s)

had - past (s / p)

have - present (p)

having present continuous

(p)

childs brain academically, emotionally, physically

and spiritually.
For some people, The primary reason for providing
music lessons to __(11)__ children is music is
academic. A recent study from the university of

10. A

affects

score

creates

scores

changes

scored

D sharpens
scoring

California found that music trains the brain for higher

forms of thinking. Second graders who were given

12. A

11. A

they

music lessons __(12)__higher in Mathematics tests

their

than children who received no special instruction.

them

theirs

Music can be described as a sport.

___(13)___ to sing and keep rhythm

13.A

Learning

develops coordination. The air and wind

power necessary to blow a flute, trumpet or

Educating

saxophone promotes a healthy body.

Participating

Furthermore, music is an art form. We

___(14)___ emotional beings and every
child requires an artistic outlet. Music may
be your childs vehicle of expression.
Most people cannot play soccer football at

14.A

Studying

is - present (singular)

B
are - present
(plural)
C
was - past
(singular)
D

were - past ( plural)

70 or 80 years of age but they can sing.

They can still play the piano or some other

15.A

tools

__(15)__. Music is a gift you can give your

devices

child that will last their entire lives.

appliances

instruments

No

Description

16

Madam Lucy wants to buy a book for

her children who always adore pets

17

Rayyan, a ten-year-old, loves to read

books on mysteries

18

Hisham is trying to find a book for

her sister who loves to read story
books that have happy endings

19. Laila likes to read books which

contain illustrations since they give
her more understanding
20. Mr. Johnny needs a motivational book
for his students in his school

Books

Born to Love
Animals
A Boisterous
Bedtime Read
Two Sides of a
Coin
Record
Tidbits
Strength from
Within

21.Based on the book A Boisterous Bedtime Read, the two sisters

Diya and Tara do not play
with the _______________ children
neighbour
because of certain reasons.
hood
brave
22. Strength From Within is a book which focuses on fourteen
_________ children who received the National Bravery Awards in
1999.
twin
s
23. Two Sides of a Coin tells a story about
__________ who have
different characteristics.
Record
24.For readers who
love to find out on the world latest records
Tidbits
they can choose
to read _______________
a (mini)
zoo
25.Born
to Love
Animals is about a girl, Naomi, who turns her
house into
_____________

26.From paragraph 1, what was the writers problem?

Choosing a career path (before college started in three
months) line 1
27. From paragraph 2,
a) what do the two experiences in line 9 refer to?
i. a months placement / working at a foreign bank (in
Karachi) line 5
ii. the writers stint / a placement / working at a
(leading) hospital line 7
b) why did the writer think the business option was going to win
out?
The bank had offered a more relaxed atmosphere /
better working hours /
less stress OR he liked the professionalism / enjoyed
the easy-going work
surroundings line 10 - 12
28.(a) From paragraph 3, what gave the bus driver the chance to
drive quite fast?
There were not many vehicles on the road line 16

29.(a) From paragraph 5, which word has the same meaning as

rushed?
Whisked line 36
(b) From paragraph 6, how was the boy treated to stop the
bleeding?
The clot (in his skull) was removed / he was
operated (to remove
the clot in his skull) line 39 & 40
30.From paragraph 7, in your opinion, what was the career path
the
writer finally chose? Give one reason to support your answer.
Choice : To become a doctor
Reason : (idea that saving the boys life gave an impact
to him)

31.Based on the passage given, write a summary on

i how the accident happened to the boy
ii - what the writer did to save him
(use materials from line 14 to line 37)
(paragraph 3 5)

REMEMBER : FIND AT LEAST 10 POINTS

!!!!

HOW THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED TO THE BOY

1. College students sitting on the roof (line 14)
2. Clinging to a small metal railing (line 15)
3. Giving the chance to the driver to weave through traffic
rather fast
(line 17)
4. The boys shaking from side to side (line 18)
5. Boy tumbled off the back of the bus (line 21)
6. He bounced once (line 21)
7. Rolled over (lines 21 & 22)
8. He hit the road face down (line 22)
9. He lay motionless in the middle of the road (lines 22 & 23)
WHAT THE WRITER DID TO SAVE HIM (THE BOY)
10. I (the writer) lifted his unconscious body into the back seat
of my car (line 32)
11. I (the writer) asked a couple (line 32)
12. I (the writer) jumped in the car
(lines 33 & 34)
13. Raced back to the hospital
(line 34)
14. I (the writer) shouted, Head injury!
(line 35)
15. I (the writer) gave a quick history
(line 36)

32.
a) From stanza 1, where did they go when they returned home?
approached the stove / into the kitchen
b) From stanza 2,
i which word shows that the situation was dreadful?
horrendous
ii -

why were they in the water all the time?

looking for their sons albino buffalo

c) If you were one of the villagers, what would you do to help

this family?
I will donate some money / clothes / food
I will build a new house
I will give a good job