ii Must Know iii – vi Chapter 1 Short Texts 1 – 13 Chapter 2 Text Completion (Rational Cloze) 14 – 23 Chapter 3 Reading Comprehension 24 – 38 Chapter 4 Matching (Gapped Texts) 39 – 48 Chapter 5 Information Transfer 49 – 59 Chapter 6 Writing 60 – 75 Chapter 7 Oral English: Speaking 76 – 82 Chapter 8 Oral English: Listening 83 – 87 Chapter 9 Grammar 88 – 117 Summative Test 118 – 129 Answer 130 – 146 Contents Contents_1202 QB English F4.indd 2 05/08/2022 2:42 PM
Short Texts (Chapter 1) 1 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. 3 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. Reading Comprehension (Chapter 3) 5 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. Short Texts Text Completion (Rational Cloze) Reading Comprehension Promotions Messages Advice Reports Notices Queries Instructions General information Advertisements Extracts Books/Magazines Brochures Manuals Newspapers Dialogues Emails/Letters 7 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. Information Transfer (Chapter 5) 9 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. Writing (Chapter 6) 11 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. Matching (Gapped Texts) (Chapter 4) Matching (Gapped Texts) Information Transfer Writing Part 1 Short Communicative Message Respond to a letter/an email Expand short notes provided Write based on a task/topic given Part 2 Directed/Guided Writing Part 3 Extended/ Continuous Writing Paper 2 Short Texts Types Sources • Text completion tests the student’s understanding on the usage of language and vocabulary. • Main grammatical items tested are: i. tenses: simple, past and future ii. parts of speech: noun, adjective, adverb, pronoun, verb, etc. iii. verb agreement iv. articles, participles, gerunds, infinitives, prepositions, conjunctions, sentence connectors, etc. The skills required in comprehension: Skimming for information Reading critically (Appraising information) Predicting the outcome Drawing conclusion Making inference Giving similar meaning of word/phrase Scanning for information Identifying the main idea Comprehension skills 1. You will be given a story, an article, a text or an extract. 2. Six sentences from the text have been taken out. Your task is to fill in each blank (gap) with the correct sentence from the eight sentences given. 3. This is a test of proficiency in understanding, coherence, cohesion and text structure. 1. Six short texts will be given. 2. Answer the questions based on the short texts given. 3. The texts may be taken from: reviews, discussions, interviews, expressing opinions, film reviews, environment issues, hobbies, etc. 4. The first part of the questions requires you to identify the paragraph where the information is taken from, or to provide the title of a job vacancy, a book review, a film review, an event, etc. 5. The second part of the questions requires you to provide a one-word answer based on the texts given. Text Completion (Rational Cloze) (Chapter 2) KNOW Important Notes MUST Must know_1202 QB English F4.indd 1 02/08/2022 10:10 AM
1 NOTES Chapter 1 Short Texts 1. In this section, you will find explanatory notes, guidelines and exercises on the understanding of short texts. 2. The short texts (sometimes with graphics) consist of the following: Types Sources Short Texts Promotions Advertisements Advice Books/Magazines Notices Manuals Instructions Dialogues Messages Extracts Reports Brochures Queries Newspapers General information Emails/Letters Useful Tips 1. Read the text carefully. Ask yourself what the text is about. Is it a report, a message, a notice, a promotion (sales or holidays), a job vacancy or a talk? 2. Look at the heading if any. It may help you to know what is being mentioned in the text. 3. Now, look at the questions and answers. What is being asked? 4. Look at the options one by one. Refer to the text to get the correct answer. There are three options given. SPM PRACTICE PRACTICE 1 For each question below, choose the best answer from the options A, B, or C. 1. The coast of Tioman Island has been described as A quiet and peaceful. B enchanting and peaceful. C rich in marine life. Off the coast of Pahang is Tioman Island, a favourite playground for water lovers. The crystal-clear water surrounding the enchanting island has spectacular marine and colourful coral gardens. The island was once featured as Bali Hai in the film “South Pacific”. Ch1_1202 QB English F4.indd 1 05/08/2022 2:36 PM
2 SOS TIPS Medical Breakthrough! What common vitamin might protect you from Alzheimer’s? Can aspirin help prevent cancer? Do the new ‘high-protein’ diets work and are they healthy? Learn about all the most up-to-date medical facts and use them to live a healthier life. Read all about the year’s top stories in ‘Medical Breakthroughs 2021’. It can help you live longer and healthier! 2. The book ‘Medical Breakthrough 2021’ will be of interest to those who A are concerned about their health. B are suffering from Alzheimer’s. C have a healthy life. Health Talks There will be public talks, and other activities relating to health on 6 Oct. from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Health Specialist Centre, Penang, in conjunction with World Health Day. The topics will cover trans fat, cholesterol and lifestyle choices. 3. The one-day-long talks and activities are held A for the patients of the hospital. B to mark World Health Day. C for the visitors to the hospital. The apparel manufacturing course aims to produce trained personnel to meet the requirements of the apparel and textile industry. The course provides the necessary technical and scientific grounding. Students will be equipped with appropriate personnel and supervisory/ management skills in the apparel industry. Apparel Manufacturing Course 4. The apparel manufacturing course is suitable for those interested in working in A the technical field. B the scientific field. C the textile industry. Mrs Lee : The One-Mall is providing a special service this coming Hari Raya Puasa. It offers to deliver hampers to any part of West Malaysia. Puan Zainab : Oh, that’s great! I would like to send a few hampers to my relatives who are all over West Malaysia. How much is the delivery fee? Mrs Lee : It’s only RM18 per hamper. 5. Which of the following is true? A All hampers to be delivered must cost RM18 each. B Delivery fee is RM18 per hamper. C Delivery service is provided to any part of Malaysia. WASHINGTON: The world isn’t just getting hotter from man-made global warming; it’s getting stickier. The amount of moisture in the air near the surface (the stuff that makes hot weather unbearable) increased 2.2% in just under three decades. Increases in humidity can be dangerous to people because it makes the body less efficient at cooling itself. 6. From the report, we learn that global warming and humidity are A under control. B being monitored lightly. C getting worse. Mt Kinabalu is a botanical paradise with an amazing number of plants unique to the area. The park reserve surrounding Mt Kinabalu provides plenty of nature trails weaving through the majority of the park area. Hikers are free to explore the trails on their own. Guided walks are also available. 7. Based on the information above, a useful activity here is A hunting. B fishing. C botanical research. • When answering the questions on short texts, first read the text right through. • Ask yourself what the text is about. • Then check the question and options provided. Ch1_1202 QB English F4.indd 2 05/08/2022 2:36 PM
14 NOTES Text Completion (Rational Cloze) Chapter 2 1. Text completion or rational cloze tests the student’s understanding of the usage of language and vocabulary. 2. The main grammatical items to be tested are: i. tenses: simple, past and future ii. parts of speech: noun, adjective, adverb, pronoun, verb, etc. iii. verb agreement iv. articles, participles, gerunds, infinitives, prepositions, conjunctions, sentence connectors, etc. 3. The text consists of ten blanks. 4. The student is required to choose the most suitable answer from the options given to fill in the respective blanks. SPM PRACTICE PRACTICE 1 Read the text below and choose the best word for each space. A Ticking Time Bomb When I was told that four of my arteries were blocked, I thought my (0) was up. The arteries in my heart were (1) fully blocked. My doctor told me that it was (2) , and he advised me to go for (3) as soon as possible. Three years ago, I had experienced (4) difficulties and chest pains. I underwent coronary angioplasty. (5) the procedure, I was in and out of hospital for about six times within a (6) of two years. During my last visit, I was told about the four blocked arteries. I was at a (7) initially as I could not afford the surgery. I thought of trying for a welfare fund but the waiting (8) would be too long. My heart was practically a time bomb. Luckily, a friend told me about the PAH’s Patient Heart Fund. I (9) no time in applying it. My application was approved within three days. My surgery took place one week after and today I’m back to (10) . However, I have to take care of my diet and go for reviews. 5. To be good at tackling this section, you need to have a great command of grammar and vocabulary. Useful Tips 1. First, read the text right through to get a general idea of what the text is about. 2. Read the text again to answer the questions one by one. 3. When choosing the best option for the blank, pay special attention to the word, phrase or sentence preceding and succeeding the blank. 0. A life C luck B time D period 1. A very C almost B only D most 2. A critical C weak B bad D sharp 3. A advice C check up B surgery D examination Ch2_1202 QB English F4.indd 14 05/08/2022 2:37 PM
24 NOTES Chapter 3 Reading Comprehension 1. This is a comprehension test. This section consists of eight multiple-choice questions. 2. The type of questions ranges from simple recall to inferential, predicting, evaluating and critical thinking. There are also questions on vocabulary. 3. The skills required in comprehension include the following: Comprehension Skills Skimming for information Reading critically (Appraising information) Scanning for information Predicting the outcome Giving similar meaning of Drawing conclusion word/phrase Making inference Identifying the main idea Useful Tips 1. First, read through the passage. This is called skimming to get a general idea of the whole passage. Ask yourself what the passage is about. 2. Study the questions. For each question, refer to the respective paragraph or context. You will be scanning for details. 3. Choose the answer wisely based on the context. 4. The type of questions may include: a. identifying the main idea b. providing a reason c. seeking an evidence or proof d. providing the effects e. finding the purpose f. drawing a conclusion g. giving meaning of word/phrase/expression h. predicting the outcome i. evaluating/appraising information Ch3_1202 QB English F4.indd 24 05/08/2022 2:38 PM
25 SPM PRACTICE PRACTICE 1 Read the passage below and answer the questions by choosing the best option (A, B, C, or D) for each question. 1 As a tropical country, Malaysia is rich in solar energy. The energy is renewable and can be used all year round. It is also environmentally friendly. The solar energy can be tapped by using a solar panel system. The benefits of using solar panel system are obvious. Many homes in Malaysia and around the world are installing solar panel systems to benefit from this clean-energy power. It is believed that Malaysia can produce 1.4 times more electricity if all the roofs in Peninsular Malaysia are covered with solar panels. Sadly, at present, only 2.3% of our country’s electricity is produced by renewable energy sources. The country’s energy production is still depending on limited fossil fuel resources such as oil, coal and natural gas. 2 The best thing about solar power is that it is unlimited, unlike some of the other sources of energy. Solar power will always be available. It is a green source of energy. If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, the best way is by installing a solar panel system on your roof. One big advantage is that solar energy does not pollute the environment. The only resources this eco-friendly solar power needs are the sun and a source of clean water to function. 3 Installing a solar panel system in your home adds value to your house because it saves money from your utility bills each month. If you decide to sell your property one day, your house can certainly fetch a better price. Recent studies by solar companies in Malaysia showed that buyers are willing to pay about RM62,000 extra for a home with an average-sized solar panel system. The appreciation of property value is due to the money the new house owner can save on energy in the future. Besides, you can be protected against the rising energy costs. You should know that residential electricity prices rise approximately 3% annually. So, when you invest in solar panels for your home, you are making sure your finances are not affected by the increase in electricity costs. 4 Malaysia’s economy can achieve better with solar power. When there is a higher demand for this clean energy, more companies will be needed to install solar panels. As a result, there will be additional jobs for experienced workers, keeping the economy growing. As the sun provides us with more power than we could ever use, no one can own and monopolise the sunlight. 5 Solar power will help you to save money from the moment they are turned on, and you will be able to see the best visible advantages in the years to come. The longer you have your solar power system, the more you enjoy the benefits of this technology and at the same time, support the environment. 1. In paragraph 1, what makes Malaysia rich in solar energy? A The sun is the nearest to Malaysia throughout the year. B The solar energy can be used in Malaysia throughout the year. C The solar energy can be tapped easily by using a solar panel system. D Its hot climate throughout the year. 2. The solar energy is considered ‘environmentfriendly’ because A it does not cause air pollution. B it is a natural resource. C it has a lot of benefits. D it is a renewable energy. 3. What is the sad thing about the use of solar energy in Malaysia? A It is misused by most people. B It is not as popular as fossil fuel. C It is not much utilised. D It is hampered by too much rain. 4. In paragraph 2, the following are the ‘best thing’ about solar energy, except A its reserves are infinite. B it is eco-friendly. C it is evenly distributed in most parts of the country. D it is a clean source of energy. Ch3_1202 QB English F4.indd 25 05/08/2022 2:38 PM
39 NOTES Chapter 4 Matching (Gapped Texts) 1. In this section, you will be given either a story, an article, a text or an extract. 2. Six sentences from the text have been taken out. Your task is to fill in each blank (gap) with the correct sentence from the eight choices given. 3. This is a test of proficiency in understanding, coherence, cohesion and text structure. Useful Tips 1. Read through the text to get a general idea. 2. For each question, refer to the paragraph where the blank occurs. Ask yourself, what is the whole paragraph about, that is, what is the main idea? Then, go through the eight sentences given. Choose the sentence that is the most relevant to the main idea. PRACTICE 1 Questions 1 to 6 You are going to read about kite-flying as a pastime. Six sentences have been removed from the story. Choose from the sentences (A – H) to fit each gap (1 – 6). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. For each question, write the correct letter (A – H) in the space provided. Kite-Flying as a Pastime Most of us have flown a kite, especially in the past. Flying kites is still popular in the country. Kite flying is a delightful and generally peaceful pastime. There is a wide variety of kites that can keep you interested and challenged. Kite flyers make the colourful kites dance in the sky to your delight. 1 [ ] Some move more randomly. Kite flying is a big thing in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. 2 [ ] Kite flyers and spectators would take a short holiday to congregate to watch the spectacular show. The festival is held at the end of the harvest season in March and April. There are plenty of kite variations that can be spotted in different regions. 3 [ ] People usually prepare homemade kites, and for wau bulan it takes quite a bit of work. Wau bulan kites must resemble a rising crescent moon. Its tail is dyed to reflect sunlight and its body is often painted with floral motifs. 3. You should also read the sentence preceding the blank, then the sentence succeeding the blank. Can the answer (sentence) you have chosen meaningfully or coherently fit in the blank? 4. If the blank is in the beginning of the paragraph, you may have to refer to the preceding paragraph, and then the following paragraph. 5. Watch out for cues like pronouns (he, she, it, they, etc.), demonstrative adjectives (this, these, that, those) and sentence connectors (then, next, later, however, meanwhile, finally, etc.) 6. After filling in all the blanks, read the whole text again to ensure that all the sentences you have chosen are the best options. SPM PRACTICE Ch4_1202 QB English F4.indd 39 05/08/2022 2:38 PM
40 Wau bulan is one of Malaysia’s national symbols. The reverse side of the fifty-cent coin of Malaysia which was issued in 1989 features an intricately decorated wau bulan with a hummer on top. The logo of Malaysian Airlines (MAS) is based on the wau kucing. Another type of wau in Malaysia is wau merak. 4 [ ] Flying a wau bulan is quite an awesome task. When it is airborne, it makes delightful humming sounds. 5 [ ] It keeps the spectators captivated. Sometimes, the kites are engaged in war with each other. Each kite is pitted to cross the path of another to bring it down. The string of the kite is thinly covered with a kind of glass powder that can cut the string of another. 6 [ ] A Kite flying is a professional job. B There are kite festivals and competitions organised. C The most famous kite is wau bulan. D Some soar very steadily. E Wau bulan has been exported overseas. F The huge kite moves majestically. G The kite that remains flying is the winner. H Each wau has its own design. PRACTICE 2 Questions 1 to 6 You are going to read about the benefits of coconut water. Six sentences have been removed from the story. Choose from the sentences (A – H) to fit each gap (1 – 6). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. For each question, write the correct letter (A – H) in the space provided. The Benefits of Drinking Coconut Water Coconut water is a popular drink in our country. You can see people queuing up to take away their favourite drink at a stall by the roadside. The coconut water can be a great way to rehydrate after a hard, sweaty workout. 1 [ ] It is believed that the fresh, unprocessed coconut water has the most antioxidants and a true taste of the tropics. 2 [ ] It is not to be confused with coconut milk, which is made from water and the flesh inside of a mature coconut. Over 95% of coconut water is water. Despite its recent surge in popularity, coconut water has been consumed for centuries in tropical regions around the world. Traditionally, coconut water is believed to help with digestion and urination 3 [ ] While it may not be a miracle cure, it does have many health benefits. Coconut water is a natural health drink for the young and old. 4 [ ] For sportsmen, they must be aware that while coconut water keeps you rehydrated, it has less sodium—the main electrolyte you lose with sweat. It also has fewer carbohydrates meant for endurance performance which means it might not give you enough energy for a long bout of exercise. Coconut water has 10 times more amount of potassium compared to most sports drinks. Potassium helps to keep fluid and electrolyte balanced in the body, especially during exercise. Because there is more potassium than sodium in coconut water, the potassium may help balance out the sodium’s effect on blood pressure. 5 [ ] Ch4_1202 QB English F4.indd 40 05/08/2022 2:38 PM
49 NOTES Chapter 5 Information Transfer 1. In this section, you will be given a series of short texts. 2. You will have to answer some questions based on the short texts given. 3. The texts may be taken from various sources, e.g. reviews, discussions, interviews, expressing opinions, environmental issues, brochures on places of interest, advertisements (job vacancies, vacations, tour packages), events, notices, TV programmes, hobbies, etc. 4. The first part of the questions requires you to identify the paragraph where the information is taken from, or to provide the title of a job vacancy, a book review, a film review, an event, etc. 5. The second part of the questions requires you to provide a one-word answer based on the texts given. PRACTICE 1 Six students were interviewed about what they would do in conjunction with Earth Day on 22 April. Read the texts below and answer the questions that follow. Teens on Earth Day Useful Tips 1. Read all the information provided. There are usually six paragraphs of events, short texts, conversations (expressing opinions), book or film reviews, job vacancies, environmental issues, etc. 2. Then read the question one by one. Each question contains cues or clues that can help you find the correct answer. 3. Always refer to the information provided when looking for the answer. SPM PRACTICE A – Noor, 16 years old In conjunction with this year’s theme ‘Restore Our Earth’, I will start to practise the concept of 3R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. I realise that small things do matter. Everyone can do it. Reduce the usage of water and electricity. Avoid wasting food. Recycle things like old newspapers, cardboard and tin cans. B – Chin, 18 years old We should not use plastic bags in order to protect our earth. They are non-degradable. We should bring our own shopping bags whenever we visit the mall. Plastics that end up in the sea threaten marine life, especially the turtles. C – Bala, 17 years old Earth Day is a day to remind us to be proactive in protecting our planet. Air and water pollution, deforestation and even littering must be avoided at all costs. We should plant more trees to fight global warming. D – Sanjev, 18 years old We have abundant rainfall and sunshine. Therefore, we can develop solar energy and save energy consumption at home. We can also harvest the rainwater for washing the car or watering the plants. E – Rohaya, 16 years old My house is not far away from the river. The river is very polluted. My dream is that we, with the help of the authorities, will clean up the river and restore it to its pristine state. The local council should fine those who use the river as a dumping ground. F – Lucy, 16 years old We must not celebrate Earth Day without doing anything. I intend to remind everyone to reduce wasting the usage of water and electricity. Due to our complacency, we tend to waste water and electricity. Ch5_1202 QB English F4.indd 49 05/08/2022 2:39 PM
50 Questions 1 to 4 Which paragraph (A to F) describes the views or activities expressed by the various students? Write the letter in the space provided. Statements Paragraph 1. I will try to encourage my father to install a solar panel system in the house. 2. I will plant more trees around my house. 3. I will try not to use plastic bags. 4. We can do a favour to Mother Earth by saving on the usage of water and electricity. Questions 5 to 8 Complete the notes below using information from the text. Choose NO MORE THAN ONE WORD from the passage for each answer. Teens on Earth Day We can start to practise the [5] of 3R’s. We have learnt that we should not use plastic bags as they are [6] . We should avoid [7] the usage of water and electricity. This is a good way to conserve our Mother Earth. Last but not least, we can restore the polluted river into its [8] state by taking appropriate actions. PRACTICE 2 Six homemakers are talking about how they cope with getting their groceries during the pandemic. Read the texts below and answer the questions that follow. Coping with Getting Groceries During the Pandemic A – Madam Raja I rarely venture out these days unless there is an urgent need to get some essentials. I have been practising selfquarantine at home since the pandemic hit the country. I also use the online platforms to buy groceries. B – Madam Siti I try not to go out of my house. When my kitchen needs to be replenished, then I will venture out. I prefer buying groceries physically to buying online as I can feel the satisfaction of choosing fresh items. C – Mrs Lau I go to the market once a week. However, with the rapid increase in the number of Covid-19 cases, I think I will stop going out. I have started growing my own vegetables. D – Madam Suria I prefer to go to the market for my fresh groceries. I do not like to get it online as the quality of the groceries is uncertain, especially when it comes to seafood and vegetables. I always make sure that I practise strict SOP myself. E – Mrs Ooi I have stopped going to the grocer’s. I have arranged for online food delivery. The food is delivered to my house every day. The food is quite hygienically prepared and palatable. This is the second month now and I think this is the best way to avoid the Covid-19 virus. F – Madam Aina I do not step out of my house during the pandemic. I will contact the grocery store’s staff to get my groceries. He will deliver them to my home. Thus far, I am able to continue with my cooking every day. Ch5_1202 QB English F4.indd 50 05/08/2022 2:39 PM
60 NOTES Writing Chapter 6 Paper 2 of the SPM English 1119 consists of questions on the following: Short Communicative Message Directed/Guided Writing Extended/Continuous Writing Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Paper 2 Respond to a letter/email Expand short notes provided Write based on a task/ topic given Part 1 – Short Communicative Message 1. In the first part of Paper 2, you are required to write a message in response to an email or a letter. 2. The length of your message should be about 80 words. 3. A communicative message is written in an informal style, e.g. writing an informal letter or email. 4. It is written in a conversational style. 5. Contractions are often used. E.g. It’s, I’m, he’s, they’re, I’d, etc. 6. Steps in writing your email or letter: i. Starting You start off with a greeting. E.g. Hi!/Dear…/Dearest…/Hello! ii. Opening paragraph You may exchange some pleasantries. E.g. Hope you are in the pink of health./It’s great to hear from you again!/It’s been a long time since I last heard from you. However, try to avoid writing too many pleasantries. You may even go straight to the main point in responding to your friend’s email without much ado. iii. Write your main points (what you want to convey or respond to the questions asked) in two or three paragraphs. iv. For closing You may write: That’s all for now./I must go now./Do keep in touch./Looking forward to your advice. v. For signing off You may write: Regards,/Warmest regards,/Best wishes,/All the best,/Love, Useful Tips Vocabulary to be used when responding to an email or letter: a. To express interest Wow!/Great!/Smashing!/Sounds brilliant!/Sure! b. To accept an invitation Thanks./Count me in./I’m most delighted./I’m looking forward to it. c. To decline an invitation I’m sorry…/I’m afraid…/I regret to inform you… d. Other informal expressions Well/Anyway/You know/By the way… e. Don’t use cu/btw/wanna/lol Ch6_1202 QB English F4.indd 60 05/08/2022 2:40 PM
61 SPM PRACTICE PRACTICE 1 You received an email from your cousin. Respond to her email in about 80 words. Dear Julie, Did you read the news about the Paralympic Games where our Malaysian shot-putter broke the world record in the event but was disqualified later? It was like winning the lottery draw but was later announced not valid. I felt bad for the athlete. His win was disallowed just because he reported late at the call room. If so, why was he allowed to take part in the first place? What a shame. I felt that it’s grossly unfair. Don’t you think so? Regards, Laura PRACTICE 2 You received an email from your friend who seeks your advice about her grandfather’s health. Write an email in response to her request in about 80 words. To: [email protected] Subject: High cholesterol Hi Leela, My grandpa is worried that his cholesterol level is rather high and he is fearful of getting a heart attack. My parents have asked him to be cautious of his diet and to try to exercise daily. Somehow, I feel that he is overconcerned about his health. Perhaps, can you ask your parents for some advice since they are doctors? Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you! Love, Aida Ch6_1202 QB English F4.indd 61 05/08/2022 2:40 PM
76 NOTES 1. The SPM oral examination consists of two papers: Paper 3 and Paper 4. 2. Paper 3 is a test on speaking while Paper 4 is a test on listening. 3. Paper 3 (speaking) consists of the following components: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Speaking (Paper 3) Four (4) questions for each candidate One (1) question for each candidate Two (2) questions for both candidates 4. The candidate will be tested on various aspects of speaking skills. These include skills in understanding, application, analysis and evaluation. 5. The duration of the test is 12 minutes and the allocation for marks is 20. Useful Tips 1. Oral exams require careful listening and direct responding with concise or specific answers to the questions asked. 2. Your oral exam begins the moment you walk into the examination room. Walk towards the examiner with a smile and confidence. 3. You may greet the examiners with a “Good morning/Good afternoon!” Most probably, the examiners will greet you first and you must reciprocate. E.g. Examiner: Good morning! Answer: Good morning, Sir/Madam. 4. Although the test is on speaking, it requires active listening and intelligent talking. Make sure to listen, pay attention and stay focused throughout the entire test. 5. Listen attentively to the questions and follow the instructions given. If a question is unclear, ask your examiner for clarification with “I beg your pardon, Sir/Madam.” If you don’t know the answer, say so. 6. Pay attention to your visual appearance and your body language. You should appear confident and ready to begin. 7. Be mindful of your posture. Do not fold your arms across your chest or slouch. Do not rest your hands on your hips. 8. If you wear glasses, do not push them back constantly. 9. Do not keep checking your watch or the wall clock repeatedly. 10. Before leaving, take a moment to thank your examiners. Do’s and Don’ts on Speaking and Discussing Do’s Don’ts Be at ease in front of the examiners Panic or feel nervous Speak clearly Ramble or speak too softly Look at the examiners when speaking Look down or elsewhere Observe social convention Be too informal Show interest in what is being discussed Make sweeping statements Chapter 7 Oral English: Speaking Ch7_1202 QB English F4.indd 76 05/08/2022 2:40 PM
77 SPM PRACTICE PRACTICE 1 General Questions Phase 1 Interlocutor Good morning/afternoon. I’m …… and this is my colleague, …… She’ll listen to us. First of all, we’d like to know something about you. Main questions Backup prompts Candidate A What’s your name? Should I call you ……? Thank you. Candidate B And, what’s your name? Thank you. Candidate A How do you come to school? Do you come to school by ……? Candidate B How far is your house from school? Is your house far away from school? About how many kilometres? Thank you. Phase 2 Interlocutor Now I’m going to ask you about what you do daily. [Interlocutor selects one or more of the following questions to ask each candidate. The candidate’s name is used throughout.] Main questions Backup prompts Who prepares your breakfast? Do you prepare your own breakfast? Where do you take your lunch? Do you take lunch in school? Do you go for exercise in the evening? Where do you normally go for exercise? When do you do your homework? When do you revise your lessons? What do you do during the weekend? Do you go out with friends during the weekend? Thank you. 1 – House painting 2 – House cleaning Part 2 3 – 4 minutes Interlocutor In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you a topic and I would like you to talk about it for about a minute. You also need to answer a question briefly about your partner’s choice. (Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here’s your task. [Place Part 2 booklet, open at Task 2A, in front of Candidate A.] I’d like you to talk about how you and your family painted your house recently. First, you may have some time to think about what you’re going to say. Candidate A [Allow candidate to prepare for 20 seconds.] (About 20 seconds) Interlocutor All right, you may start now. Part 1 3 – 4 minutes Ch7_1202 QB English F4.indd 77 05/08/2022 2:40 PM
83 NOTES 1. Paper 4 is a test on listening. It carries a total of 30 marks. 2. The duration of this test is 40 minutes. 3. The paper consists of four (4) parts. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Listening Seven (7) different situations A talk/text with eight (8) questions Five (5) short extracts with five (5) questions A passage with ten (10) blanks 4. This paper tests your skills in understanding and application. 5. During the test, you will hear each recording twice. For each part of the test, there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to check your answers. 6. You are to answer all the questions. Write your answers on the question paper. 7. You will have time at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the answer sheet. Useful Tips 1. To make your listening skills more effective, you may use the following techniques: i. Be ready to listen Listening for information is different from listening to music for pleasure or enjoyment. Therefore, you have to direct all your attention to the reader or speaker. ii. Put aside all your feelings or thoughts This will help you not to lose your focus on what you are supposed to listen. iii. Listen actively Active listening involves you in the process of determining the right meaning of what is said. It includes questioning and paraphrasing. iv. Good listening Good listening requires full concentration throughout. Do not let your mind wander. 2. Steps involved in listening: Listening Processing Understanding Responding Evaluating Interpreting Chapter 8 Oral English: Listening Ch8_1202 QB English F4.indd 83 05/08/2022 2:41 PM
84 SPM PRACTICE PRACTICE 1 Part 1 Questions 1 to 7 You will hear people talking in seven (7) different situations. For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C). You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions. 1. The Cycle Response Unit serves the community by A patrolling accident-prone area. B mingling with the tourists. C providing first aid for emergencies. 2. The soft-shelled baby crabs have become A endangered. B a popular dish. C a roaring business. 3. The aim of the Facebook group is to promote A the reuse of packaging material. B tourism. C recycling. 4. To a group of youths, growing mushrooms have become A an exciting experience. B a profitable venture. C a hectic activity. 5. Which of the following is not true about the sales of Harum Manis mangoes during the pandemic? A Retail sales have dropped. B Online sales have increased. C The wholesalers have gained a big profit. 6. The Book Island is popular because of the following, except A the environment is conducive to reading. B book fans can read without disturbance. C free books will be given to children. 7. Which of the following is not true about online tuition? A It is only for those who own computers. B It is free. C It is conducted by experienced retired teachers. Part 2 Questions 8 to 15 You will hear people talking in seven (7) different situations. For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C). You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions. 8. Online shopping has been popular A before the pandemic. B during the pandemic. C after the pandemic. 9. The MCO and lockdown have resulted in making online shopping A more reliable. B more indispensable. C more frantic. 10. Online shopping enables one to do the following, except A shop at any time conveniently. B enjoy a lower price. C cooperate with the middlemen. 11. What makes it possible for the shoppers to get a better deal? A They can compare prices. B They don’t have to bargain. C They don’t have to waste time. 12. International online shopping enables the shoppers to A get the cheapest items available. B have a greater choice. C get the right size of clothing. 13. Sending gifts online A gives the recipient a big surprise. B promotes a caring society. C is convenient and fast. 14. In what way is shopping online not a hassle? A You don’t have to face crowds. B You don’t have to bargain. C You save a lot of time. 15. Online shopping is carried out without A paying first. B being hassled by promoters. C being worried about the quality. Ch8_1202 QB English F4.indd 84 05/08/2022 2:41 PM
88SOS TIPS Chapter 9 Grammar SPM PRACTICE Present Tense Exercise 1 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of present tense. Examples: 1. Sheila always to market on Sunday. (go) Sheila always goes to market on Sunday. 2. Zamri his room at the moment. (paint) Zamri is painting his room at the moment. 3. Meng Seng for the post already. (apply) Meng Seng has applied for the post already. 4. Din about his ill health for the past few days. (complain) Din has been complaining about his ill health for the past few days. 1. Jessie playing badminton with her college mates. (enjoy) 2. The children to school every day. (walk) 3. The youths for the silver jubilee celebration this evening. (rehearse) 4. To keep fit, the retirees five kilometres a day. (jog) 5. The singer a new song for the occasion. (write) 6. The enforcement officers on the errant hawkers. (check) 7. I often wonder what Elfram at this time of the day. (do) 8. Agnes always her marketing on weekends. (do) 9. No one ever to scale the peak. (attempt) 10. Paul as if he has been ill. (look) 11. The retiree in his farm from dawn to dusk. (work) 12. Frank his autobiography for the past two years. (write) Exercise 2 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of present tense. 1. The retiree still badminton twice a week. (play) 2. The enforcement officers their effort to check on the river pollution. (intensify) • The present simple tense is used to talk about what you do habitually, about a truth or about your feelings, emotions, thoughts and opinions. • The present simple continuous is used to show an action that is going on. • The present perfect tense shows an action that has completed. Ch9_1202 QB English F4.indd 88 05/08/2022 2:41 PM
118 SUMMATIVE TEST Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes) (40 marks) Part 1 (8 marks) Questions 1 to 8 Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer. For each question, mark the answer A, B, or C. One of the most interesting features of Bako National Park is the abundance of different species of vegetation. Beach forest, mangrove swamp, mixed dipterocarp, kerangas, pole forest and padang scrub cover the coastline and the interior of the park. Tall lush green rainforests change to sparsely vegetated rocky padang scrub within the park. 1. The information above is mainly about the A varied forests of Bako National Park. B beach forests of Bako National Park. C sparse vegetation of Bako National Park. What’s the Difference Between A SPRAIN • an injury to a ligament due to overstretching or a tear. • one or more ligaments can be injured during a sprain. and A STRAIN? • an injury to either a muscle or a tendon. • may be a simple overstretch of the muscle or tendon, or it can result in a partial or complete tear. 2. The following statements are true, except A a sprain is an injury to a ligament. B a strain is an injury to a tendon. C a sprain may be caused by a muscle tear. Throwing your own party to celebrate a special occasion? Check out our Super Value Buffet menu options that come with our signature quality and professional touch. On a tight budget? Check out our ‘No Frills Treat’ offering delicious halal food, minus the frills and additional cost. For more information, contact The Gourmet Catering Sdn. Bhd. 3. The Gourmet Catering Sdn. Bhd. offers A to celebrate a special occasion. B a budget buffet dinner. C a variety of menu options. Being disabled is no obstacle to Jim. He is determined to work hard and fend for himself. He was born without limbs except for his right arm. Any child would have preferred to stay at home and let his home members take care of him. However, Jim is no ordinary child. He does not want sympathy over his deformity. Instead, he is prepared to face the world on his own. 4. Which of the following best describes Jim? A Caring B Self-reliant C Sympathetic “The cost of preparing a child for Year One is surprisingly high.” “Oh, how much on the average?” “About RM200 per child. If one has two or three children schooling, it could reach up to RM1000. Not many parents can afford it.” “True. With the rising cost every year, I’m afraid education is becoming expensive. It’s much worse in the private sector.” 5. Both parents agree that the cost of education is A still affordable. B worse than the private sector. C high. BUTTERWORTH: A businessman had the shock of his life when he received his telephone bill yesterday. The bill for the month of April came to RM15,000. According to the businessman, his average monthly bill was not more than RM140. Most of his calls were local and he seldom made outstation calls. Yet the 12-page itemised bill showed that more than 300 calls were made and most were international calls all over the world. 6. From the report, it is likely that the businessman has been A correctly billed. B wrongly billed. C using a faulty phone. ST_1202 QB English F4.indd 118 05/08/2022 2:43 PM
130 1 SHORT TEXTS Practice 1 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 C 5 B 6 C 7 C 8 A Practice 2 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 C 5 C 6 B 7 C 8 C Practice 3 1 A 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 A 6 A 7 C 8 B Practice 4 1 B 2 B 3 A 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 C 8 B Practice 5 1 A 2 A 3 B 4 A 5 B 6 A 7 C 8 A Practice 6 1 B 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 A 6 B 7 B 8 B Practice 7 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 C 6 C 7 C 8 C Practice 8 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 C 6 A 7 C 8 B Practice 9 1 B 2 C 3 C 4 B 5 A 6 C 7 A 8 B Practice 10 1 C 2 A 3 A 4 C 5 B 6 B 7 C 8 A 2 TEXT COMPLETION (RATIONAL CLOZE) Practice 1 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 D 5 D 6 C 7 A 8 B 9 D 10 A Practice 2 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 A 5 B 6 D 7 C 8 B 9 A 10 D Practice 3 1 A 2 C 3 A 4 D 5 C 6 D 7 B 8 C 9 A 10 B Practice 4 1 D 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 B 6 C 7 D 8 A 9 B 10 C Practice 5 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 A 5 B 6 D 7 A 8 B 9 C 10 D Practice 6 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 D 6 A 7 B 8 C 9 D 10 A Practice 7 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 C 5 D 6 A 7 B 8 C 9 D 10 A Practice 8 1 C 2 D 3 A 4 B 5 C 6 D 7 B 8 C 9 D 10 A Practice 9 1 C 2 B 3 A 4 B 5 C 6 D 7 C 8 B 9 A 10 B Practice 10 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 A 5 B 6 C 7 D 8 A 9 B 10 D 3 READING COMPREHENSION Practice 1 1 D 2 A 3 C 4 C 5 D 6 A 7 C 8 B Practice 2 1 A 2 D 3 B 4 C 5 D 6 C 7 C 8 A Practice 3 1 A 2 D 3 B 4 C 5 D 6 C 7 A 8 C Practice 4 1 B 2 B 3 A 4 D 5 C 6 A 7 B 8 D Practice 5 1 C 2 D 3 A 4 C 5 A 6 C 7 B 8 D Practice 6 1 C 2 A 3 D 4 A 5 D 6 C 7 C 8 C Practice 7 1 C 2 D 3 A 4 C 5 D 6 B 7 D 8 C Practice 8 1 C 2 B 3 A 4 B 5 A 6 D 7 C 8 B Practice 9 1 D 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 D 6 C 7 D 8 B Practice 10 1 B 2 D 3 D 4 A 5 C 6 A 7 C 8 D Answers Chapters 1 – 3 Ans_1202 QB English F4.indd 130 02/08/2022 11:01 AM