Section A

Questions 1 – 20 are based on the information given

A Cup of RespectTraditionally, after a wedding ceremony, the Chinese Newlyweds serve the tea with both hands to the seated elders of the family. In return, the couple receive ang pows or jewellery.

1. Based on the information given above, tea is A a Chinese traditional drink B a favourable drink among the Chinese during weddings C served by the newlyweds to get ang pows from the elders of the family. D served to show respect to parents, grandparents and the other elders of

the family

TECHNOLOGY IS THE KEY TO A BETTER FUTURE

2. From the statement above, we come to a conclusion that A man should not develop technology B technology helps improve the quality of life C without technology, there is no future D technology is a hindrance to future development

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3. What does the sign mean? A Please purchase this place B Please sell all your purchase C Please put the things you have bought at this place D Please put your things you have bought at the counter

4. The phrase had all the information at my fingertips means to A understand the competition B discuss and work as a team for the competition C know the facts very well and could answer the questions well D have your fingertips on all the information that is being tested

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Please place yourpurchases here

Yeah! We’re the champion in Spell It Right Competition this year

Yes, you too can do it if you have the information at your fingertips

GENERAL VIEWING FOR ALL AGES

5. The television viewing classification shows that A anyone can watch the movie B only Generals can watch the movie C only the aged can watch the movie D only the viewers over the age of 18 can watch the movie

6. The nutritionist says that we will not put on weight if we eat

A fried fish burgers

B deep fried chicken

C grilled beef burgers

D chicken without skin

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Healthy Junk FoodIf you do not want to put on weight while sitting glued to the TV, there is one way to do it, says Joyce Lee., a nutritionist from the British Nutrition Foundation.

Eating healthy fast foods such as lean grilled burgers , skinless chicken and fish burgers, instead of deep-frying fish and chips, hot dogs or pizzas.

Many hands make light work

Many hands make light work

7. What value does the message convey? A Trust B Appreciation C Cooperation

D Hardworking

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8. Based on the cartoon strip, we can conclude that A the public is advised not to waste energy. B antique iron is on demand in nowadays market. C using 10-15 years old iron can help save energy. D the shop offers complimentary electrical appliances.

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CONSERVE ENERGYTODAY

Replace electricalappliances that are

more than 10-15 yearsold for optimal energy

efficiency

Keep your bones strong.A healthy lifestyle, regular exercise and consuming an adequate amount of calcium can help you build and maintain healthy bones,

thus reducing your risk of osteoporosis.

9 The word consuming can best be replaced with A using B eating C avoiding D destroying

Self Drive HolidaysAustralia

Sydney Melbourne Coastal Drive6D/5N =RM 3299

New ZealandCascading Waterfall & Great

Sunshine Way 5D/4N =RM 2993Ireland

Fantastic shopping paradise5D/4N =RM2399

ScotlandClassical Scotland & Breathtaking

View6D/5N =RM3992

10. The timetable above tells us that

A it is cheaper to go to Scotland than Australia

B a person who loves beach should visit New Zealand

C a person who despises shopping should choose Ireland

D the most expensive trip would be going holidays to Scotland

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11. This sign is most likely to be found in the A canteen B library C principal’s office

D science laboratory

12. From the text above we know that A Lat is a famous cartoonist B ‘Kampung Boy’ is Lat’s first book. C Lat’s books are only sold in the U.S.

D Lat started to write books when he was thirteen years old.

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Lat, one of the most beloved cartoonist in Southeast Asia, is 100% home grown. Lat’s work

was first published when he was just thirteen years old. ‘Kampung Boy’ is his first book to be published

in the U.S.

METHODIST GIRLS SCHOOL TAIPING

Concert By Malaysia’s Famous Singer Yuna

Venue – Flemington Hotel Date - 6th June 2013

Time - 9 pm Admission - Adults : RM100

Children : RM50 Proceeds from the concert will be donated to the

Students’ Fund and School Building fund. Tickets for the concert can be obtained at the school office.

13. From the notice about the concert we know that A the concert is during the day time B donations are welcome C tickets are available

D admission is free

14. According to this sign, people who visit this place are not allowed to A use handphones B sellhandphones C bring handphones

D borrow handphones

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15. The above newspaper extract reports that the robbers A. injured a lone driver B. collided with a patrol car C. were chased by the police D. tried to flee the scene on foot

CAULIFLOWER PIE

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 ‘F. Lightly grease a 6-inch pie pan.2. Cut cauliflower into small pieces and boil in water.3. Heat oil in a frying pan. Add onions and stir until soft. Add

cauliflower.4. In a bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. Add

cooked cauliflower. Scoop into pie pan.5. Bake in oven until eggs have set. Cool for 10 minutes before

serving.

16. Which of the following statements is incorrect? A. All the ingredients are finally mixed together. B. When the eggs set, the pie soon can be eaten. C. Cook the cauliflower before mixing with onions. D. the main ingredients seem to be oil and cauliflower.

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Three youths held up a motorist at gunpoint, took his car, wallet and mobile phone. Policemen in a passing patrol car put up a chase. Two men were caught and a third fled when the police car rammed into the gateway car.

17. In the conversation above, the mother wants her daughter to be A. wise B. fussy C. proud D. meticulous

18. The saying above refers to A. status B. reward C. behavoiur D. promotion

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Sometimes it’s easy to get carried away when you’re with your group of friends. Remember, a small misconduct could have a big effect on your reputation

A good name is better than riches

Amazing DealsToo Good To Resist!

19. This advertisement could encourage people to

A. plan their spending

B. think before they spend

C. spend beyond their means

D. buy only what they require.

20. The advertisement above aims to encourage property owners to

A. sell their property

B. get their property priced.

C. be proud of their property.

D.. take care of their property

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Termites destroyDon’t wait . Your beautiful property will not

last long