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Band Proficient
Aggregated Score 5+ Independent
331 – 360 5.0
294 – 330 4.5 Basic
258 – 293 4.0
211 – 257 3.5
164 – 210 3.0
123 – 163 2.5
82 – 122 2.0
36 – 81 1.0
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LISTENING – PAPER 1 [800/1]
Duration MUET 2021
Weighting
Maximum Score 50 minutes
Number of Texts
Number of Questions 25%
Type of Question
90
5
30
Part 1
Questions 1 to 7 (3 option multiple-choice questions)
Part 2
Questions 8 to 14 (3 option multiple-choice questions)
Part 3
Questions 15 to 17 (multiple matching 5-options)
Part 4
Questions 18 to 24 (3 option multiple-choice questions)
Part 5
Questions 25 to 30 (3 option multiple-choice questions)
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SPEAKING – PAPER 2 [800/2]
Duration MUET 2021
Weighting
Maximum Score 30 minutes
Number of Tasks
Task Format 25%
90
2
Part 1: Individual Presentation
Individual presentation based on a written prompt
Preparation : 2 minutes
Presentation : 2 minutes
Part 2: Group Discussion
Group discussion based on a written question & 5 prompts in the form of a mind map.
Preparation : 3 minutes
Discussion : 8 to 12 minutes
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Weighting
Maximum Score 75 minutes
Number of Texts
Number of Questions 25%
Type of Question
90
10
40
Part 1 – Questions 1 to 4 (multiple matching – 4 options)
Part 2 – Questions 5 to 9 (3 option multiple-choice questions)
Part 3 – Questions 10 to 14 (3 option multiple-choice questions)
Part 4 – Questions 15 to 20 (3 option multiple-choice questions)
Part 5 – Questions 21 to 26 (A gapped text with 6 missing sentences – 7 options)
Part 6 – Questions 27 to 33 (4 option multiple-choice questions)
Part 7 – Questions 34 to 40 (4 option multiple-choice questions)
WRITING – PAPER 4 [800/3]
Duration MUET 2021
Weighting 75 minutes
Maximum Score 25%
Number of Question 90
Type of Question 2 Questions
Task 1: Letter or email. (at least 100 words)
Task 2: Statement setting out an idea or a problem. (at least 250 words)
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MUET EXAM SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................ii
SET 1
PAPER 1 Listening ............................................................................................................................. 1
PAPER 2 Speaking.............................................................................................................................. 7
PAPER 3 Reading .............................................................................................................................. 9
PAPER 4 Writing ............................................................................................................................... 19
SET 2
PAPER 1 Listening ........................................................................................................................... 22
PAPER 2 Speaking ........................................................................................................................... 27
PAPER 3 Reading ............................................................................................................................ 29
PAPER 4 Writing ............................................................................................................................... 39
SET 3
PAPER 1 Listening ........................................................................................................................... 42
PAPER 2 Speaking ........................................................................................................................... 47
PAPER 3 Reading ............................................................................................................................ 49
PAPER 4 Writing ............................................................................................................................... 59
SET 4
PAPER 1 Listening ........................................................................................................................... 62
PAPER 2 Speaking ........................................................................................................................... 67
PAPER 3 Reading ............................................................................................................................ 69
PAPER 4 Writing ............................................................................................................................... 79
SET 5
PAPER 1 Listening ........................................................................................................................... 82
PAPER 2 Speaking ........................................................................................................................... 87
PAPER 3 Reading ............................................................................................................................ 89
PAPER 4 Writing ............................................................................................................................... 99
Tapescript ................................................................................................................................ T1 – T20
Answers ................................................................................................................................... A1 – A12
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M SETMUET SET 1
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MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY
ENGLISH TEST
PAPER 1
LISTENING (800/1)
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PAPER 2
SPEAKING (800/2)
PAPER 3
READING (800/3)
PAPER 4
WRITING (800/4)
This question paper consists of 20 printed papers.
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MUET SET 1
800/1
PAPER 1: LISTENING
(Time: 50 minutes)
Instructions to Candidates:
DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
• The test consists of five parts: Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV and Part V. Each part comprises a recording.
• You will listen to each recording twice.
• Answer the questions as you listen, and indicate your answers on the Multiple-choice Answer Sheet provided.
• You will be given time to read the questions when the test begins.
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Part I Track
1
Listen to a conversation between Anna and her friend Bobby. As you listen, choose the correct answer for
questions 1 to 7.
1 Why did Anna call Bobby?
A To ask for a favour
B To ask him to visit her
C To tell him about her ankle
2 How did Anna hurt herself?
A She fell down.
B She pulled a muscle.
C She tripped on a stone.
3 The doctor told Anna that she did not need an X-ray because
A the pain was not serious
B her foot was not fractured
C she only needed to take some medicine
4 What kind of book was Bobby supposed to help pick up?
A A case study on drugs
B A survey on drug addiction
C A report on drug abuse statistics
5 What issue is Anna worried about?
A High percentage of female teenagers addicted to drugs
B The number of drug abusers in the nation
C Information needed for her research
6 Why is Bobby unsure about where to collect the book?
A He has never been to the library before.
B He has never been to the red-spot section.
C He has not been to the public library in a long time.
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7 Which map shows the correct location of the red-spot section?
A
Entrance Children’s Red-spot Administrative
section section office Customer
service
counter
B
Entrance Adult Red-spot Academic
Fiction
Reserved.Section
Customer section references
service section
counter
C
Entrance Adult
Fiction
Rights Section
Red-spot Academic
Customer section references
section
service
counter
All
Part II Track Bhd.
2
Sdn
Listen to a talk by Ali, a volunteer guide, giving a briefing to visitors at an orangutan sanctuary. As you listen,
choose the correct answer for questions 8 to 14.
Pelangi
8 How does contributing to the conservation fund help the animals?
A It allows more staff to be hired.
B It pays for the upkeep of all the animals.
C It pays for maintenance work at the centre.
Penerbitan
9 Why did Ali mention that the Adopt-An-Orangutan programme costs less than RM1 a day?
A To emphasise how affordable it is
B To encourage people to buy an orangutan
C To persuade visitors to pay the entrance fee
10 Visitors need to stay on the boardwalk
A for their own safety
B as it is one of the main attractions
C to avoid mosquitoes and other insects
11 The sanctuary has a play area for the orangutans to
A test their physical ability
B encourage them to stay active
C improve the view of orangutans for visitors
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12 Why does the trail end at the souvenir shop?
A So visitors can buy an orangutan replica or toy
B So visitors can relax in the air-conditioned shop after their walk
C So visitors can contribute further to conservation efforts by making purchases
13 Visitors are not allowed to
A talk to each other
B bring their cameras
C offer snacks to orangutans
14 The ranger can be considered good at his job because he is very
A helpful
B concerned
C informative
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Part III Track
3
Listen to three students; James, Siti and Nina, talking about problems related to the Internet.
For questions 15 to 17, choose from the list A to E the main problem each speaker has. Use the letters only once.
There are two extra options, which you do not need to use.
Internet-related problems
A Social media addiction
B Affects focus on studies
C Socialising online
D Cyberbullying
E Differentiating truth from fiction
Main Problem:
15 James
16 Siti
17 Nina
Part IV Track
4
Listen to a radio interview between a host and an audiologist named Mr Ahmad Tamin about premature hearing
loss. As you listen, choose the correct answer for questions 18 to 24.
18 Why is hearing loss increasing amongst the younger generation?
A They have not be taught the correct way to use audio devices.
B They have not consulted any audiologist as soon as they face hearing problems.
C They are more likely to use audio devices like headphones for prolonged periods.
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19 What did the 2011 study by the American Medical Association conclude?
A All other age groups are not affected by the usage of audio devices.
B Youths are more likely to face hearing loss cause by widespread misuse of audio devices.
C Uncontrolled usage of audio devices will have a negative impact on hearing among adolescents.
20 What does Mr Ahmad consider to be the main hazard of using headphones?
A Loudness of volume
C Distance of sound to ear
B Length of exposure to loud sounds
21 When listening to music, it is recommended that
A over-the-ear headphones are used because the distance between volume and ear prevents damage
B earbuds should be used because they have better sound quality and can protect the ears better
C in-the-ear models are more suitable to be used because the volume is clearer and sharper
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22 Which of the following is true about the hearing loss prevention steps suggested by Mr Ahmad?
A Control the loudness by turning up the volume
B Headphones that cancel out external sounds should be used
C Shorter periods of listening time will not protect your hearing
23 What does the 60 – 60 rule suggest?
A Follow it strictly to reduce the risk of premature hearing loss within 60 minutes.
B Keep the volume to below 60% of maximum volume for less than 60 minutes a day.
C It is dangerous to listen to volumes above 60%; it will cause hearing loss within one hour.
24 At the end of the interview, the audiologist was generally about addressing the issue of premature
hearing loss.
A optimistic
B pessimistic
C enthusiastic
Part V Track
Dialogue 1
5
Listen to Paul, a student, talking to Mr Kumar, a lecturer, about an extension for submitting his assignment.
As you listen, choose the correct answer for questions 25 and 26.
25 Mr Kumar would prefer that more students
A are as responsible as Paul
B request for assignment deadline extensions
C complete their research within the time given
26 Paul wanted to resubmit his written task because he was
A unhappy with the deadline given by the lecturer
B dissatisfied with his own performance due to his poor time management
C concerned about his ability to maintain his overall academic performance
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Dialogue 2 Track
6
Listen to a conversation between Christine, a sales executive from a hotel and Mary, a caller. As you listen, choose
the correct answer for questions 27 and 28.
27 Which menu option will Mary most likely select?
A Local cuisine buffet
B Western set
C Chinese set
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28 Mary thinks that Marinette Hotel offers a good deal because
A the prices mentioned are very cheap
B the deposit is required to be paid only after two weeks
C the prices include complimentary use of lighting, sound and projector
Dialogue 3 Track
7
Listen to a conversation between two friends, Linda and Jasni, discussing their job options. As you listen, choose
the correct answer for questions 29 and 30.
29 Linda and Jasni want to find jobs
A as a requirement for graduating
B to practise their speaking and writing skills
C to increase their work experience while earning an income
30 In which part of the newspaper would they be referring to?
A The classifieds section
B The local news section
C The announcements section
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MUET SET 1
800/2
PAPER 2: SPEAKING
(Time: 30 minutes)
Instructions to Candidates:
DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
• This booklet consists of two parts, Part 1 and Part 2.
• Part 1 is carried out first followed by Part 2.
• You are given one minute to read the instructions and the tasks given.
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PART 1 – Individual Presentation
• You have 2 minutes to prepare.
• You have 2 minutes to talk.
Situation
Young people today have trouble managing their money. Suggest some ways to practise good financial
management.
CANDIDATE A
You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about how spending less is important in financial
management.
Situation
Young people today have trouble managing their money. Suggest some ways to practise good financial
management.
CANDIDATE B
You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about how having a monthly budget is important in
financial management.
Situation
Young people today have trouble managing their money. Suggest some ways to practise good financial
management.
CANDIDATE C
You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about how setting saving goals is important in financial
management.
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Situation
Young people today have trouble managing their money. Suggest some ways to practise good financial
management.
CANDIDATE D
You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about how investing money is important in financial
management.
PART 2 – Group Discussion
• You have 3 minutes to prepare.
• In your discussion, you may support or oppose the other test takers’ views.
• Some ideas have been provided in the mind map below. You may use these ideas or come up with your own
ideas.
• At the end of the discussion, try to decide on the best suggestion.
• You have 8 to 12 minutes for the discussion.
Situation
Young people should be encouraged to start saving money. In your group, discuss some ways children can save
their money.
Keep a coin box
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Set long term saving How can we Open a savings
goals encourage very account
young people to
save money?
Compare prices before Buy only necessary
buying things
At the end of the discussion, try to decide the most effective way very young people can be encouraged to
save money.
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MUET SET 1
800/3
PAPER 3: READING
(Time: 75 minutes)
Instructions to Candidates:
DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
• There are forty questions in this text.
• Indicate the correct answer on the Multiple-choice Answer Sheet provided.
• Answer all questions.
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Read three notices about job vacancies.
Answer questions 1 to 4 based on the notices about job vacancies (A to C).
Which job
1 provides food for workers?
2 offers workers a place to stay?
3 requires them to work on weekends?
4 does not offer training?
A Cashier B Data Entry Clerk C Salesperson
• SPM graduate • Passed SPM in Bahasa Melayu, • SPM or STPM graduate
• No experience required English and Maths
• Training will be provided • Pleasant and friendly personality
• Working hours based on 7-day • Computer literate
• No sales experience needed
shift system • Weekdays only from 8 a.m. to
• One free meal a day 5 p.m. • Two weeks of product training
• Monthly salary of RM1,100 for successful candidates
• Ability to read and write in
Mandarin is an advantage • Accommodation is provided
• Monthly salary of RM1,200 • Attractive commission in
addition to basic salary of
RM1,300
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Part 2
Read a letter of complaint from a customer.
Answer questions 5 to 9 based on the letter.
Dear Sir/Madam,
1 I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the service at your fast food outlet in Urban Mall on
Saturday, 30 January.
2 I usually go there to have lunch on my payday to give myself a treat after a month of hard work.
On this occasion there were only two cashiers when there should be three on duty to serve the lunch
crowd. This fast food outlet is usually very busy on a Saturday so having only two counters open is very
unwise as it causes the waiting time to be unnecessarily long. There really should be three counters open
to serve the crowd more efficiently.
3 Additionally, I noticed that the person in front of me was getting very frustrated because the cashier
told him that she did not have any change for the RM100 note he wanted to pay with. This is poor
planning on the management’s part because the supervisor should always monitor these issues so that
business runs smoothly. At that moment, I was afraid that the same thing would happen to me as I also
had a 100 ringgit note only.
4 Sure enough, I had a very unpleasant experience that day, as not only were the items that I usually
order out of stock, but when I finally paid, the cashier told me that they did not accept RM100 notes.
This caused me to burst out in anger as I was also very stressed out, having to wait in line for so long.
5 I told them that I wanted to speak to the supervisor or person-in-charge but he was nowhere to be
found. I was annoyed because I assumed that he was having his lunch but the staff later told me that he
had gone to the bank nearby.
6 If the cashier had spoken to me in a nicer manner, perhaps I would not have been so upset. However,
I found her to be very rude and unfriendly and I had the impression that she was not very well trained in
customer service. I would suggest that your company pay for proper training in order to improve your
staff ’s communication skills so that this situation does not repeat.
7 The supervisor returned just in time and apologised for the long queue. He then handed me the
correct change and I did enjoy my meal although it was not something I would usually order. I do feel
that it is important to bring this to your attention so that things can be improved. I hope you can take
steps to make sure this mistake does not happen again.
Yours faithfully,
Amelia Ling
5 Amelia sent the letter because she
A wanted to praise the staff
B was not impressed by the quality of service
C wanted to explain why she visits the outlet monthly
6 Amelia says that the outlet is usually busy on a Saturday so they should
A hire more cashiers
B open all three counters
C be wiser in managing staff
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7 What was the main reason Amelia lost her temper?
A The cashier refused to take her money.
B She did not have the correct change.
C She had queued for too long.
8 Where was the supervisor?
A He had gone to lodge a report.
B He had gone for his lunch break.
C He had gone to get some change.
9 What was Amelia’s recommendation?
A The supervisor should be well trained.
B The cashier should learn some manners.
C The company should provide customer service training.
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Part 3
Read the article.
Answer questions 10 to 14 based on the article.
1 A generation ago, the tobacco industry was berated for selling a product that is bad for one’s health—cigarettes.
Today it is the food and beverage industry and its product is sugar—sugar that is being added to food and
drinks.
2 After 20 years of working in the tobacco industry, Jane Martin, Executive Manager of the Obesity
Coalition, has launched a battle against sugar-added food and drinks. She says that the food industry has
borrowed the marketing strategy of the tobacco industry to increase sales.
3 According to her, the food industry has been very similar to the tobacco industry in how it works.
Those in the food industry fund their own research studies and criticise research that they see as harmful.
She claims that they make their products seem healthy and nutritional by promoting false advertising.
4 Added sugar, not natural sugars that exist in fruits and vegetables, is present in many food products.
One of the largest sources of added sugar is beverages, such as soft drinks, energy drinks and fruit drinks.
There are also moderate amounts of added sugar in bread, yoghurt, peanut butter, soup, sausages and so on.
Research has shown that a single tablespoon of certain brands of tomato sauce can contain a teaspoonful of
sugar.
5 Lisa Renn, a dietician, explains that having small amounts of sugar in moderation is okay. Large
amounts every day is not good. Sadly, soft drinks have become ‘the new water’. Another expert in the
medical industry, Dr Robert Lustig, who is a doctor and world leader in the anti-sugar campaign, points out
that sugar consumption worldwide has tripled in the past 50 years.
6 He states that our food supply now contains so much added sugar that our bodies can’t handle it. Fructose
is a commonly used form of added sugar. The quantity of fructose eaten today mainly gets stored as fat. For
the weight-conscious, they will not be happy to know that this fat will go to the belly.
7 The danger to health is not just from obesity. Evidence has linked sugar to liver disease, type 2 diabetes,
heart disease and tooth decay. This doesn’t stop the food and beverage industry from having extensive
advertising of its sugary products. Each year hundreds of millions of dollars are spent to promote foods
that are actually unhealthy—those high in sugar and/or fat. Besides this, the industry also invests heavily
in sponsoring sports events, cartoon character ambassadors as well as YouTube and Facebook marketing.
These are likely to reach children, thus most likely to bring in huge profits.
(Adapted from https://www.readersdigest.com.au/true-stories-lifestyle/sugar-new-tobacco)
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MUET SET 1 13 What does Lisa Renn consider dangerous to our
diet?
10 Why has the food industry borrowed its marketing
strategy from the tobacco industry? A Drinking soft drinks
B A reasonable amount of sugar
A To improve the quality of its products C Big amounts of sugar on a daily basis
B To get more people to buy its products
C To battle against sugar-filled food and drinks 14 Why does the food and beverage industry
continue to promote sugar through extensive
11 Which of the factors below is not how the food advertising?
industry seems to be falsely advertising sugar-
added products? A It is very profitable.
B They have spent hundreds of millions of
A It is healthier.
B It is good value for money. dollars on it.
C It is enriched with nutrients. C They have sponsored sports events and
12 Which of the items below contain the highest invested in various marketing strategies.
amount of added sugar?
A White bread
B Canned soup
C Bottled fruit juice
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Part 4
Read two reviews about a novel.
Answer questions 15 and 16 based on Review 1.
Review 1
1 I’ve never been to Alabama, but novelist Harper Lee made me feel as if I had been there in the long, hot
summer of 1935. Her novel tells the story of a lawyer named Atticus Finch who decided to defend an innocent
black man accused of a horrible crime. Scout, the lawyer’s daughter, remembers exactly what it was like to
be eight years old in 1935, in Maycomb, Alabama and the whole story is told from her point of view. There
were a lot more going on than just the trial, and Scout tells you all about it.
2 Scout’s voice rings so clear and true, and this is the key reason why I adore this book. Not only does
she make me see the things she sees, she makes me feel the way she feels too. Even though the story took
place many years ago, you get the idea that parts of it could happen today, in any town where people distrust
and fear each other’s differences. In a just world, an innocent man should not be found guilty.
3 There is also a strange boy called Dill. He is one of Scout’s friends but Dill isn’t really so strange once
you get to know him. He says things like ‘I’m little but I’m old’, which is funny but also pretty sad, because
some of the time Dill acts older than his seven-year-old character.
4 To Kill a Mockingbird is filled with interesting characters like Dill, and Scout makes them all seem just
as real as the people in your own hometown. Here’s how Scout describes Miss Caroline, who wore a red
striped dress: ‘She looked and smelled like a peppermint drop’. Although readers may find Dill, Boo and
Jem fascinating, the most important character in the book is still Scout’s father, Atticus Finch. It feels as
though Scout is writing the story down because she wants the world to know what a good man her dad was,
how upright and just he tried to be. And even when the deck was stacked against him, Atticus still fought
hard to do the right thing. This makes the book a fantastic read.
(Adapted from http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/bookrev/tips.htm)
15 What do we learn about the reviewer’s impression of the novel?
A He was impressed by how the writer describes each character.
B He was angered by the injustice of the law system at that time.
C He loves it because of how the story was told from a child’s perspective.
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16 How are the contents of the review organised? MUET SET 1
A The characters in the book B Synopsis of plot C Main reason for loving
the book
Evaluation of the book Main reason for loving
the book Evaluation of the book
Synopsis of plot The characters in the book Synopsis of plot
Main reason for loving
the book
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Answer questions 17 and 18 based on Review 2.
Review 2
1 To Kill a Mockingbird is about Atticus Finch, who appears as an unlikely hero and role model due to his
principles rather than his physical capabilities. The theme of good moral is clear throughout the whole
novel, especially in relation to race and the idea of committing crimes. To Kill a Mockingbird focuses on
the differences between right and wrong, and questions the law rather than just following the law. If you
take the 1930s, the time setting of the story, America was in a state of change in terms of social inequality.
The unfair treatment of women and slaves was gradually being overcome at that time.
2 Without denying the moral message, and how well the book was written, it is still open for debate whether
schoolchildren should be forced to read the novel and go over it page by page. The beauty of literature, and
the reason I love it so much, is that a writer must allow the readers to interpret the meaning of his or her
book according to their own experiences, principles and memories. Therefore, everyone who reads it can
take something different out of it. However, it seems that looking for these life lessons has become a less
and less popular exercise as the years go by. Let it not be forgotten that a true piece of literature, like To
Kill a Mockingbird, is meaningful in every period of time and that today, Atticus Finch’s message should
be heard in the midst of all the global conflicts that we hear on the news every night.
3 I can’t say whether it should be analysed, taught in schools and pulled to pieces. If it were up to me,
‘Heavens no’. Of course not, for we should be reading for the sake of simply enjoying reading. Honestly
I feel that Mockingbird is a book that should be read, be it by students or adults, without the necessity of
tearing every chapter to pieces. It’s a book to read and reread with so many layers of meaning that you can
get so much out of. To Kill a Mockingbird is a book that has really changed my own life. Each time I read
it again, I find something new that I can connect with. Do pick up a copy of Harper Lee’s magnificent novel
and give it a try.
(Adapted from https://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/oct/17/review-to-kill-a-mockingbird-harper-lee)
17 Why does the writer raise the issue of whether 18 Why does he recommend reading and rereading
children should be forced to analyse the book? the novel?
A He is against the idea of using it as a literary A It makes you question your life and
text. principles.
B He wants readers to question the theme of B The theme is very simplistic and differentiates
the story. black from white.
C He feels that students should analyse every C There are multiple levels of interpretation
aspect of the novel. that can be obtained from rereading.
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MUET SET 1 20 The two reviews suggest that people should
A read the book in order to be inspired to stand
Answer questions 19 and 20 based on Review 1 and
Review 2. against unfair treatment
B be willing to accept the decisions of the jury
19 Which of the following is true of both reviews?
A Both reviews suggest that the book is best because they are the people’s voice
C not compare the issues described in the book
suited for adult readers.
B Both reviews mention the characters in full with the injustices that happen today
detail to help the reader connect with the
storyline.
C Both reviews mention the timeframe the book
is set in to highlight the social inequality at
that time.
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Read an article about the problems of petroleum. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose
from the sentences A to G the one which fits each gap (21 to 26). There is one extra sentence which you do not
need to use.
1 To start with, we cannot go on using petroleum forever. At present, there is still plenty of petroleum under
the ground as engineers keep finding new sources of oil. There is oil under the North Sea and under the
Atlantic Ocean. We can possibly keep using oil for only a few more decades—perhaps until 2070, then it
will eventually run out. There will be none left—or at least, there will be hardly any left.
2 First and foremost, the quantity of oil under the ground and under the sea is not unlimited. It will not
last forever. As oil becomes rarer, it will become harder to find. It will also become more and more expensive
to extract. 21 .
3 Secondly, oil will always cause pollution. The by-products of burning oil include noxious gases that
are released as pollutants into the air. 22 . Currently, there is new concern about micro-plastics
and how it has penetrated everything we consume and drink. Because of oil and its by-products, we have
created a huge mess on our planet.
4 Thankfully, there is light at the end of the tunnel. 23 . In fact, most of the oil that we consume
comes from plants and it is sometimes possible to make petrol from this oil. For instance, some types of diesel-
fuel already contain sunflower oil. Sunflowers produce good quality oil too but most of this oil is needed for
cooking. Sunflower oil is cleaner than mineral oil, so it causes less pollution. 24 .
5 Looking forward, in reality, the future will have to be a future without oil—or with very little of it.
Scientists are already developing pure electric cars, negating the need for petroleum. 25 .
6 Today, electricity is produced in Britain in several different ways; some of it is produced using oil but
oil-burning power stations are already being closed. Nuclear power stations will be closed too, because they
are very expensive and the risks and hazards are plenty. Tomorrow’s electricity will be made from gas and
from other ‘renewable source’.
7 In the short-term, gas will be an important source of energy. It is cleaner than oil, and easier to extract.
There is also a lot more gas than oil under the ground. In the long-term, all our energy will come from other
renewable sources. 26 . It will be clean energy—with no pollution—and it will last forever.
However, don’t get your hopes up just yet because no one has found the formula for a reliable renewable
energy source.
8 We are on the right track but we are not there yet! In fact, it is still a long way to go. The twenty-first
century will be a century of change. People who are over 50 today are not going to see a world without oil.
Those who are under twenty may ... if they live long enough.
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A In the long-term though, vegetable oils are not a good solution for the future because we may need all
the land to produce food.
B Electricity will be the energy of the third millennium.
C Plastic, another by-product, is literally choking the Earth and all its living creatures.
D Oil will therefore become more costly to produce than other fuels so we should be looking at a more
cost-effective alternative fuel.
E Renewable resources are good in theory but the operation costs are too high to be efficient.
F Scientists are hard at work making new forms of oil including fuel made from plants.
G These will come from the sun, the wind, the rivers and the oceans.
Part 6
Read an article on a type of fast-food additive.
Answer questions 27 to 33 based on the article.
1 Fast food can be considered unhealthy for many reasons, from its caloric content to the presence of
additives. However, a new study of a toxic chemical called PFAS has found that packaging that contains
the food may also be doing bodily harm to us. PFAS, or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, refer to
a class of chemicals used in large quantities to make common household objects water or fire resistant.
2 A new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives looked at levels of PFAS in 5
people who had fast food compared to those who ate homecooked meals. Blood samples were collected
from more than 10,000 people from 2003 to 2014 and results showed that five commonly used types of
PFAS were found in the blood of around 70 per cent of those surveyed. After a 24-hour period, the highest
amount of PFAS in the blood was found in those who ate fast food consistently. Normally, common
contaminants would pass through the human body quickly but scientists found that PFAS can linger for 10
years which is dangerous to health. However, it is unclear at what threshold PFAS begins to take a toll on
human health. Other significant studies have linked the chemical to cancer, thyroid disorders, hormonal
changes and weight gain. The fear factor is so high that Washington state and the city of San Francisco
have both passed legislation to limit the use of PFAS in food containers sold in America.
3 Based on the 2017 study conducted on 400 types of fast-food wrappers and containers, they found 15
that more than half of bread and dessert wrappers contained the fluorine compound. It would seem that
its presence is everywhere—in nearly 40 per cent of food wrappers and 20 per cent of paperboard, the
stiff containers used to hold French fries. It is prevalent because the packaging becomes water and grease
resistant when the chemical is added. This in turn makes food highly portable and more profitable. It
is those same tough properties that are a concern to those who study the effects PFAS might have on 20
the body.
4 ‘We’re still learning about health effects that may occur at different levels of exposure,’ says
study author Laurel Schaider, an environmental engineer and chemist at the Melvin Institute of Food
Technology. ‘Food is just one source of exposure,’ she says, noting that PFAS is commonly found in
paint, carpeting and clothing. ‘Everyone should make it a point to reduce their exposure although we 25
have not yet been able to statistically identify an exact rate of fast-food intake that will lead to harmful
health effects’. She cautioned against the consumption of the affected products, saying that the regular
ingestion of PFAS may have cumulative effects on human health.
5 Animal testing has shown that PFAS exposure consistently results in damage to the liver, kidneys
and the immune system. They have found tumour with some strains of PFAS indicating that it is 30
cancer-causing but there has not been enough data and research done on humans to confirm this. Thus,
Schaider says it is still uncertain how consumption of this substance, and not specifically any other
chemical, leads to cancer in humans.
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6 Rolf Halden, the director of Arizona State University’s Centre for Environmental Health Engineering,
says the data from recent studies show a clear link between fast food and PFAS consumption, but he 35
worries more about the overall abundance of PFAS in consumer goods. ‘I am less interested in the
aspect of popcorn and fast food and more troubled to know that 70 per cent of the US population is
exposed to chemicals that cannot degrade and will cause long-term harm,’ he says.
7 Halden added that consumers should be very concerned about the impact PFAS has on the
environment when it is discarded. PFAS can leach into groundwater in unlined dumping grounds. A 40
recent Environmental Working Group report found that tap water going to 7.5 million Californians
tested positive for the contaminant. State governments are beginning to buck up and take action. San
Francisco, California, New York, and Rhode Island as well as Washington have each proposed restriction
on PFAS. A great milestone has been achieved with Denmark being the first country to ban it from food
packaging last month. More countries will follow suit and ban the substance in an attempt to maintain 45
food safety for all consumers.
27 In paragraph 1, the writer’s main intention is to highlight the
A presence of PFAS in fast-food packaging
B five types of PFAS found in blood samples
C rising fears of widespread distribution of this chemical
D legislations put in place since the discovery of this harmful substance
28 The writer refers to the study published in Environmental Health Perspectives to support the idea that
A PFAS stays in the blood for years causing danger to health
B PFAS causes cancer, thyroid disorders and hormonal changes
C the government should ban the use of PFAS in food packaging
D more studies need to be done on the effects of PFAS on the body
29 Which of the following is true of the 2017 study?
A PFAS was identified in more than 40% of bread and dessert packaging.
B Products with this substance can be easily distributed from port to port.
C PFAS is commonly used to improve the absorption of liquids like water and oil.
D The long-term effects of this chemical to the human body are cause for serious concern.
30 What is the word exposure being used to refer to in line 30?
A Level of PFAS in products
B Effects of PFAS on the human health
C Consumption and contact with products containing PFAS
D Certain food, paint and clothing products that contain PFAS
31 The conclusion of the lab studies in paragraph 5 is that
A animal testing of this toxin is ongoing
B there is evidence of organ damage in animals caused by PFAS
C it is still inconclusive how PFAS causes cancer in the human body
D tumours in the rats and mice confirm that PFAS does cause cancer
32 Why is Rolf Halden not very interested in the presence of PFAS in fast food?
A It is an inevitable move to enhance profit.
B 70% of Americans are already exposed to it.
C PFAS is found in many other consumer goods.
D These chemicals cannot break down in the long-term.
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33 The data cited in lines 39 and 40 are used to illustrate the point that
A Californians eat a lot of junk food
B PFAS has indeed leached into drinking water
C millions of people rely on underground water
D the source for drinking water in California must be changed
Part 7
Read an article on Alzheimer’s disease.
Answer questions 34 to 40 based on the article.
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1 The sixth leading cause of death in America, according to the Centre for Disease Control, is Alzheimer’s. 5
A shocking 1 in 3 seniors die with some form of dementia and the disease kills more people than
prostate and breast cancer combined. With the ageing of baby boomers, the number of Americans aged
65 and older with Alzheimer’s is expected to rise dramatically to over 13.8 million by 2050, with some
estimates reaching as high as 16 million.
2 The human cost is incalculable but the cost to the healthcare system is not. This year, Alzheimer’s
is projected to cost the American people a staggering $290 billion, with Medicare and Medicaid picking
up nearly 70 per cent of the tab. By 2050, that number will rise to $1.1 trillion. What is even more
depressing about this is that all this medical cost does nothing to reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s.
3 Lucy Comer, a bestselling author, describes the impact of this disease in her book Slow Dancing 10
With a Stranger: Lost and Found in the Age of Alzheimer’s. She focuses on the effects the disease has
on individuals and the havoc it wreaks on the lives of patients, their caregivers and society. She gives
personal accounts about her husband who is suffering from Alzheimer’s: ‘I couldn’t help but scream
at him last night for the first time. Then I felt so guilty because it’s not his fault; it is the disease that is
my enemy. I feel like I am a prisoner suffering too. I promise I will never scream at him again. ... his 15
disease is keeping me imprisoned and hopeless. I feel compelled to speak out for victims who have no
voice, and caregivers who feel worn out’.
4 Harvey Nick, Comer’s husband—an accomplished doctor—degenerated before her eyes after he
was diagnosed at 58. He became upset when dementia caused him to make mistakes and the slightest
thing set him off. For example, if he couldn’t find his things, he accused her of taking them. Despite 20
being an eloquent speaker before, he talked about a dead cousin while giving a speech at their son’s
wedding. When Comer mentioned this to her husband, he erupted in anger. She ended up walking on
eggshells around him and this frustrated him even more. The episodes ended with him storming off. Her
anger turned to empathy in 1995, when she finally understood the early onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
5 This begs the question as to why so little is written about the horror stories associated with 25
Alzheimer’s. It may be because of the nature of the disease itself. People simply do not want to hear the
dark tales associated with this disease. Sometimes, in their confusion, the patients can become violent.
Comer noted that unprovoked and out of his mind, Harvey had tried more than once to choke her from
behind. During an early stay in a psychiatric hospital, while she was bathing him, he dragged her off
and punched her so hard that her mouth gushed blood. Those experiences were part of the reality of 30
Alzheimer’s for her and other caretakers faced similar acts of violence. To make matters worse, there
is no magic cure or a miracle drug for treating Alzheimer’s. It is a long and slow death sentence for
patients and a dark journey for everyone around them.
6 Not all news about Alzheimer’s is doom and gloom, however. The World Health Organisation
released its latest risk reduction guidelines for Alzheimer’s last week, noting that lifestyle changes can 35
delay or reduce the incidence of the disease. Those include regular physical activity, eating a balanced
diet, managing weight and blood pressure, not smoking and not drinking in excess.
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7 WHO Director-General Dr Ted Adhan confirmed this in a statement: ‘The scientific evidence
gathered for these guidelines confirms what we have suspected for some time. What is good for our
heart is also good for our brain. What we need is globally committing to leading the way right now 40
with public health campaigns that work. Dementia hits at random and affects everyone. We should all
take action, knowing that we can reduce our risks now by just leading a healthier lifestyle.’ He cited
how lifestyle choices can influence up to 30 per cent of Alzheimer’s disease cases. This means more
exercise, better food choices, having a network of friends to do things with and feeling more purposeful.
8 Without a doubt, healthier living and better lifestyle choices will slow the relentless march of 45
Alzheimer’s. That’s good news everyone should be spreading, not just for Alzheimer’s but for many
other diseases.
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34 The main idea in paragraph 1 is that
A senior people die with some form of dementia
B baby boomers are ageing and suffering from diseases
C Alzheimer’s is one of the leading causes of death in America
D more elderly are expected to have Alzheimer’s in the coming years
35 What does the phrase that number (line 8) refer to?
A Cost of healthcare C Medicare
B Medicaid D Lost lives
36 In paragraph 3, Lucy Comer shared her personal experience in her book to support the fact that
A carers of Alzheimer’s patients need a spokesperson
B caring for Alzheimer’s patients is extremely challenging
C she was not wrong to lose her temper with her husband
D families are destroyed by the stress of caring for Alzheimer’s sufferers
37 this (line 22) refers to C Harvey’s mistake
A Lucy’s silence D Lucy’s unhappiness
B Harvey’s anger
38 In paragraph 5, what is the main point made by the author of the article?
A People don’t like to know the reality of the effects of Alzheimer’s.
B Not many stories are written about Alzheimer’s patients and their carers.
C There are few stories on Alzheimer’s patients and their carers because they are unpleasant.
D Alzheimer’s patients could be high-profile personalities so few stories are written about them.
39 WHO Director-General Dr Ted Adhan touched on all the points below except
A anyone can be affected by Alzheimer’s
B regular exercise has a positive impact on the body and mind
C public health campaigns initiated by governments should be recommended
D lifestyle choices have little impact on 30 per cent of cases of Alzheimer’s disease
40 Which of the following best summarises the text?
A Alzheimer’s has incurred a significant cost to the healthcare system.
B The future is dim for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and their careers.
C Alzheimer’s devastates lives and increases healthcare costs but preventive.
D Caretakers face mental and physical trauma dealing with Alzheimer’s patients.
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800/4
PAPER 4: WRITING
(Time: 75 minutes)
Instructions to Candidates:
DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
• Answer both Tasks 1 and 2.
• You will be assessed on task fulfilment, organisation, structure and lexis.
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Task 1
You are advised to spend about 25 minutes on this task.
Your ex-classmate, Rosaline, has just moved to Australia because her father was offered a scholarship to further
his studies there. Read the email from her asking about the progress of the group project which she was not able
to complete.
New Message
From Rosaline <[email protected]>
Subject I’m sorry I couldn’t help to finish our project! Notes:
Hi! Yes, we did ...
Describe
How have you been? I am really missing all our group members since I left for Yes, because ...
Perth last week. Did all of you manage to finish our group’s Art project? Tell Rosaline
I heard from one of the group members that there was an argument about who
was going to present the project to the teacher. I know it was my duty and I am
so sorry that I had to leave in such a rush. How did you solve this matter?
I think that cooperation is very important to complete a task successfully. Do
you agree?
I am wondering if I could help by making a video presentation of our Art project so
that all of you do not have to argue about this. Do you think this is a good idea?
Write soon!
Rosaline
Using all the notes given, write a reply of at least 100 words in an appropriate style.
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Task 2
You are advised to spend about 50 minutes on this task.
You have been facing some stress and have decided to seek some help. The following advice was given by a
counsellor:
“You must help yourself first before you can help others.”
Write an essay expressing your opinion of the statement. Write at least 250 words.
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SET 1 Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.Anna : Thanks so much Bobby and see you later!
[Pause for 5 seconds]
PAPER 1: LISTENING
Voice 1: Now you will listen to the recording again.
Track [Audio is repeated]
1 Voice 1: That is the end of Part I, now turn to Part II.
[Pause 5 seconds]
Voice 1: PART I
Voice 1: Listen to a conversation between Anna and her Track
friend Bobby. 2
As you listen, choose the correct answer for
Voice 1: PART II
questions 1 to 7. Voice 1: Listen to a talk by Ali, a volunteer guide, giving a
Now you have 30 seconds to look at the questions.
[Pause 30 seconds] briefing to visitors at an orangutan sanctuary.
As you listen, choose the correct answer for
Now listen carefully and indicate your answers on the
answer sheet. questions 8 to 14.
Now you have 30 seconds to look at the questions.
Anna : Hi, Bobby, sorry to disturb you but I need your help if [Pause 30 seconds]
you don’t mind.
Now listen carefully and indicate your answers on the
Bobby : Hello, Anna. It’s good to hear from you. How can I assist? answer sheet.
Anna : I was wondering if you could go and pick up a book
A : Good day and welcome to Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary
from the public library for me. The librarian has just here in Sandakan, Sabah. My name is Ranger Ali and I will
called and said that the red-spot book I requested is be your guide today. Before we begin our tour around this
now available. orangutan rehabilitation centre, allow me to give you a short
Bobby : Ah, I see. Just out of curiosity, why aren’t you able to briefing about our centre. First of all, the money that you
collect it yourself? have paid to enter this facility is a conservation fee that will
Anna : Well, I had a minor accident yesterday. I was jogging help keep our animals in good condition by paying for their
around the lake and didn’t notice a small stone on the daily needs like food and shelter. We would like to thank
track. My right foot landed on it caused me to twist my you for your contributions and we welcome more donations
ankle. The sharp pain was terrible and my ankle began through our Adopt-An-Orangutan program. It only costs
to swell like a balloon! RM350 ringgit a year which is less than one ringgit a day to
Bobby : Oh, no! I do hope it is not more serious than that. Did keep your adopted animal well fed and looked after. Before
you have it x-rayed to see if it is fractured? continuing, if you have any insect repellent, do put it on
Anna : I went directly to the clinic and the doctor told me that now to avoid pesky mosquito bites. Moving on to my next
it was just a sprain. It will take at least a week to settle announcement, we will be following a boardwalk trail around
down before I should put any pressure on it but I have the forest because this raised platform is an easier walk and
to take some medication. guests will not trod on roots or mud or come into any harm.
Bobby : Ok, I hope you get well soon. Luckily, I am on the way It goes in a circular path around the rehabilitation centre and
to town and will go past the library. I can easily pick it you will first experience dense tropical forest along the way.
up for you. What is the title of the book? After about 15 minutes, the walk leads to a feeding zone
Anna : It’s a report by the Ministry of Health on the latest where the orangutans normally receive their meals. The last
statistics of drug abuse amongst youths in Malaysia. stop before you reach the end of the trail is another open
Did you know there is a high percentage of drug space where we have built many treetop shaded platforms,
abuse among teenage girls in our country? I am doing swings and a climbing wall made of tyres as part of their play
a research on this worrying issue. area. Orangutans, both young and old, spend a lot of time
Bobby : Wow, sounds really serious. All right, I will get you the there. Once we have left this area, the trail will end at the
book, by hook or by crook. souvenir shop where you can purchase items as memorabilia.
Anna : Wonderful. Do you know where the red-spot section is All profits will also be contributed to the conservation fund
in the library? so do support us buy making some purchases. We do hope
Bobby : I haven’t been there in ages. The last time I visited the you have a great time today observing orang-utans in their
library was 5 years ago! Where exactly can I pick up natural habitat. We do require that you follow the rules of no
the book? loud noises, no bright camera flashes and no running around
Anna : Well, the ground floor is the children’s section and noisily because it will scare the young ones. Last but not least,
the administrative office. Take the escalator to the 1st and most importantly is do not feed the orangutans as it may
floor and walk past the fiction section on your left. be harmful to them. Thank you and have a pleasant tour.
The red-spot section is between the customer service
counter and the academic references section. Look for [Pause for 5 seconds]
the librarian, Ms Zulaika.
Bobby : Right. I will drop by as soon as I am done running Voice 1: Now you will listen to the recording again.
errands in town. [Audio is repeated]
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[Pause 5 seconds]
Voice 1: PART IV
Track Voice 1: Listen to a radio interview between a host and an
3 audiologist named Ahmad about premature hearing
loss.
Voice 1: PART III As you listen, choose the correct answer for
Voice 1: Listen to three students; James, Siti and Nina, questions 18 to 24.
Now you have 30 seconds to look at the questions.
talking about problems related to the Internet. [Pause 30 seconds]
For questions 15 to 17, choose from the list (A to E)
Now listen carefully and indicate your answers on the
about the main problem of using the Internet. answer sheet.
Use the letters only once. There are two extra
Host : Hello and welcome Mr Ahmad Tamin to our weekly
options, which you do not need to use. radio talk show. It’s a pleasure to have such an
You now you have 15 seconds to look at the questions. established audiologist here with us today.
[Pause 15 seconds]
Ahmad : Thank you for inviting me to share on a very serious
Now listen carefully and indicate your answers on the issue amongst youngsters today.
answer sheet.
Host : Yes, indeed. Ladies and gentleman, our segment today
Voice 1: Student 1, James focuses on premature hearing loss which is affecting
James : I think the quality of my life has greatly improved more and more youths due to the overuse of electronic
gadgets like earphones and headphones.
with the invention of the Internet. I can easily stay
connected with my friends and family, near or far. It is Ahmad : Yes, I am very concerned about the increased rates of
even really easy to befriend others online either through premature hearing loss among the younger generation
social networking or while chatting and playing online who prefer using audio devices compared to the other
games. At times, it gets way too convenient and I find age groups. Headphones and earbuds are everywhere
myself struggling to manage my time well as the lure – but that doesn’t mean they’re safe for your ears. In
of playing games for hours instead of studying is so fact, they can cause damage to your hearing if you
strong. In fact, I often lose the willpower battle and end aren’t careful.
up wasting half a day on mindless gaming. I really need
to have better self-control and time management. Host : That’s right. Chances are you have a smartphone in
your pocket, and a pair of headphones that connect it
Voice 2: Student 2, Siti directly to your ears. Unfortunately, those same devices
Siti : The Internet is such an amazing invention. I don’t think that make listening to music or talking on the phone so
simple might also be damaging your ears permanently.
I could function as efficiently as a student if I didn’t
have this nifty tool. It makes researching for information Ahmad : Indeed. According to a 2011 study published in the
such a breeze as all the information needed is literally Journal of the American Medical Association, the
at the tip of our fingers and at a click of a button. I wide use of headphones and earbuds has led to a major
find though that I need help identifying reliable sources increase in the prevalence of hearing loss in adolescents
and trustworthy sites. Sometimes, the news sounds so and young adults compared to all other age groups.
believable that I can’t help but click the share button. I
have been warned by some people not to simply share Host : So, Mr Ahmad, what can we do to keep ourselves safe
any piece of news before checking if it is fake news or from hearing loss caused by headphones or other audio
not. I do think that more people should spend time on devices?
fact-checking before hitting that share button.
Ahmad : Well, the key danger of headphones is volume – the
Voice 3: Student 3, Nina fact that they can produce very loud levels of sound
Nina : All I can think about when I wake up every morning is very close to your ear. When you listen to sounds
that are too loud for too long, these hair cells lose
how many ‘Likes’ did the picture I shared last night get. their sensitivity to vibration. Many loud noises cause
I know that this is starting to be a serious problem, not the cells to bend or fold over. This is what causes the
just for me but for most people my age. It seems like the sensation of ‘temporary hearing loss’ after you are
Internet has taken over our lives. We seem to be doing a exposed to loud noises. The hair cells take time to
lot of things that are unrealistic simply because we want recover from extreme vibrations caused by loud noise
to be popular online. I heard that people are even buying from headphones. Over time, the sounds from your
clothes online, taking selfies with the expensive branded headphones cause the hair cells in the cochlea to bend
products like dresses and handbags, and then returning down too much or too severely. If they don’t get time
them to the companies. People seem to be so judgemental to recover, the damage can be permanent.
about what is put online and how others will react to it.
This obsession may soon be a top mental health issue if Host : Oh dear, that sounds serious.
we are not careful in avoiding this kind of problem. Ahmad : Did you know that headphones don’t have to be
[Pause for 5 seconds]
extremely loud to damage your ears? Even listening
Voice 1: Now you will listen to the recording again. to headphones or earbuds at a moderate volume can
[Audio is repeated] damage your hearing over time. That’s because your
ears are not just damaged by the loudness of a noise,
Voice 1: That is the end of Part III, now turn to Part IV. but by the length of exposure as well.
[Pause 5 seconds]
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Host : I see. So it is not just the volume but the length of Paul : Yes, I’m much better now. However, I do have
exposure which causes hearing loss. How can we best
protect our ears? some bad news. I was so sick that I did not have
Ahmad : Many audiologists and hearing experts recommend the energy to do enough research for the assignment
over-the-ear headphones instead of in-ear models like
earbuds. The extra distance between the speakers and that you gave to us.
the ear can significantly reduce the loudness of the
audio and help prevent hearing damage. Mr Kumar : I see.
Host : Right, can you help break it down into 4 easy steps? Paul : I have finished the written task and I can submit it to
Ahmad : Sure, firstly, turn down the volume on your devices.
you today but I feel that I have not given it my best.
Noise-induced hearing loss is caused primarily by
exposure to very loud noise. Secondly, limit your Would it be too much to ask for a two-day extension
exposure to shorter periods of time to protect your
ears. Next, use noise-cancelling headphones. These so that I can revise my work and improve on it?
headphones block out external sound, letting you
enjoy your music or videos at a lower volume without Mr Kumar : Well considering that you have been quite honest
distraction. Lastly, use over-the-ear headphones instead
of in-ear or earbud-style models. Headphones increase about your situation, I don’t see why not. In fact,
the distance between your eardrums and the speakers,
lowering the chance for hearing loss. I would rather have more students like you who
Host : That’s great. Is there any other useful tip we should
adhere to? care about the quality of work that they hand in.
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protect your ears by reducing your listening time. One Paul : I would like to maintain my high GPA so that is why
good rule of thumb is the “60-60 rule”: Don’t listen at
any louder than 60% of max volume for any longer I have come to see you to request for this extension.
than 60 minutes at a time.
Host : Ah, 60-60. This is a good and straightforward rule to Mr Kumar : That’s good to hear. I shall expect your assignment
follow. I’m sure the listeners will have these numbers
in mind the next time they use their headphones. I’m on my table in a couple of days. Do give it your
afraid this is all we have time for in this segment.
Thank you once again for agreeing to be on this show. best effort.
Ahmad : It has been a joy to be able to dispense advice
especially to the youngsters listening today. Hopefully Paul : This is very kind of you, Sir. I promise to do my
we will see a reduction in premature hearing loss soon.
Thank you and have a nice day! best. Thank you and have a great day!
[Pause for 5 seconds]
Mr Kumar: You too. Bye!
Voice 1: Now you will listen to the recording again.
[Audio is repeated] [Pause for 5 seconds]
Voice 1: That is the end of Part IV, now turn to Part V. Voice 1: Now you will listen to the recording again.
[Pause 5 seconds] [Audio is repeated]
Track Voice 1: That is the end of Dialogue 1, now look at Dialogue 2.
[Pause 5 seconds]
5
Track
6
Voice 1: PART V, Dialogue 1 Voice 1: Dialogue 2
Voice 1: Listen to Paul, a student talking to Mr Kumar, Voice 1: Listen to a conversation between Christine, a sales
a lecturer about an extension for submitting his executive from a hotel and Mary, a caller.
assignment. As you listen, choose the correct answer for
As you listen, choose the correct answer for
questions 25 to 26. questions 27 to 28.
Now you have 15 seconds to look at the questions. Now you have 15 seconds to look at the questions.
[Pause 15 seconds] [Pause 15 seconds]
Now listen carefully and indicate your answers on the Now listen carefully and indicate your answers on the
answer sheet. answer sheet.
Paul : Mr Kumar, I’m sorry to bother you but I need to Christine : Hello, is this Mary? The president of the student
union in Harrington University?
discuss something urgent with you.
Mary : Yes, Mary speaking. How can I help you?
Mr Kumar : Yes, Paul. How can I help you? Christine : I understand you called an hour ago but I was
Paul : Sir, I have been very ill lately due to food poisoning. engaged in a meeting. This is Christine, the sales
executive at Marinette Hotel. You left me a message
I have only just been discharged from the hospital about booking for a university event.
Mary : Yes, that’s right. Thanks for returning my call. I wanted
as they had to put me on the drip. to know if the 2nd of September is available for our
graduation dinner. We are gathering a few quotations
Mr Kumar : Oh dear, are you feeling better now? Should you from prominent hotels for our next meeting.
Christine : Thank you for considering our hotel. I’m looking
be walking around campus in your condition? at our booking schedule and we have a tentative
booking for the 1st but nothing on the following day.
If you would like me to book, I could pencil you in
for the moment and hold the date for you and give
you some time to pay the deposit.
Mary : That sounds like a great idea. May I know how much
will it cost per person as we are on a strict budget?
Christine : We have a number of menus available. The cheapest
option is a buffet menu of RM70 per person
featuring local cuisine. We also cater a Western menu
for RM100 per person. Alternatively, you can have
a Chinese dinner set menu which is RM80 or RM90
T3 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd.
Tapescript Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.Linda : That’s right, let’s take this as a challenge. No harm
killing two birds with one stone because we will get
per set depending on the items you select for the 7 some first-hand job experience while making some
course dinner. money before graduation.
Mary : That is great. How about other available facilities?
Christine : Well, the price is inclusive of the use of the stage [Pause for 5 seconds]
lights, sound system and LCD projector. Guests will
also be entitled to a parking fee rebate of 50%. Voice 1: Now you will listen to the recording again.
Mary : I see. This sounds like a good deal. When would I [Audio is repeated]
need to get back to you regarding the booking fee?
Christine : The deposit should be paid at least 2 weeks before Voice 1: That is the end of Part V. That is the end of the
the actual event. test. Please stop now. The invigilators will now collect your
Mary : Wonderful. If you could be so kind as to email me question papers and answer sheets.
the details, I shall then print it out and submit it to [Pause 5 seconds]
the committee during our next meeting.
Christine : Sure, I will email it by this evening. It has been a SET 2
pleasure serving you. I hope to hear from you soon.
Mary : Thanks and I will get in touch soon. PAPER 1: LISTENING
[Pause for 5 seconds]
Track
Voice 1: Now you will listen to the recording again.
[Audio is repeated] 8
Voice 1: That is the end of Dialogue 2, now look at Dialogue 3. Voice 1: PART I
[Pause 5 seconds] Voice 1: Listen to a conversation between Nurul and her
Track friend Lin Sun.
As you listen, choose the correct answer for
7
questions 1 to 7.
Voice 1: Dialogue 3 Now you have 30 seconds to look at the questions.
Voice 1: Listen to a conversation between two friends, Linda [Pause 30 seconds]
& Jasni, discussing their job options. Now listen carefully and indicate your answers on the
As you listen, choose the correct answer for answer sheet.
questions 29 and 30. Nurul : Hello, Lin Sun. I’m so happy to see someone I know
Now you have 15 seconds to look at the questions. at today’s registration. Am I late? I’ve been stuck in
[Pause 15 seconds] a 1 hour jam just to get here.
Now listen carefully and indicate your answers on the Lin Sun : Hi, Nurul. I think you are just in time despite the bad
answer sheet. traffic. Hey, it’s so nice to see my fellow classmate
at college. I thought I would be quite lonely since I
Linda : Jasni, have you found any interesting jobs in the don’t know anyone here. I’m glad to know we will
newspaper that we can apply for? be signing up for the same course.
Jasni : There is an interesting advertisement here. It says data Nurul : Yes, I’m very pleased too. At least we will be able
entry clerk, no experience necessary. to share stories and opinions about our studies here.
What made you choose to do accounting?
Linda : That’s great. I have been quite blessed because I have
never had to work while studying. The down side Lin Sun : Oh, that’s easy. I have always been very good at
though is that I have zero work experience. numbers. It makes me very happy when I see the total
tally perfectly at the end of the page when I was doing
Jasni : Yes, you have been very lucky. Well now that we have accounts in school. I could always ace this subject
both completed the last of our examinations, now would and I felt proud of my achievements. As for the other
be the best time to acquire some work experience. I am subjects, I would rather not speak about them!
sure that you could key in some data into a system. It
should be no sweat at all for you. Nurul : That’s great. I get what you mean. I too have never
been a good student in school especially when it
Linda : Yes, I think I will give it a go. I wonder how much a data comes to learning the various languages or the doing
entry clerk makes. I doubt that it is a highly profitable well in science subjects. Numbers on the other hand,
profession. really do add up and I love how it is so black or white.
Jasni : I’m not sure. Here is the number. You can give them a Lin Sun : Indeed. What do you think we should do first now
call later. that we are here?
Linda : How about you? What do you intend to work as? Nurul : I think we are supposed to line up here first to submit
Jasni : Hmmm.. There is an opening for customer service our documents and relevant copies of our examination
results. It looks like a guided tour from one station
operator for Master Credit Cards. It’s a big company and to another and like a game, we have to complete all
I am sure I could learn a thing or two if I took this up. the levels accordingly.
Linda : Does it say what you are required to do?
Jasni : No, but it does mention that the candidate should have Lin Sun : Yes, according to this instruction sheet, after this we
good interpersonal skills and a soothing voice. need enter the hall and collect our course materials
Linda : Jasni, your voice is anything but calm and soothing! at the counter in the right-hand corner.
Jasni : (Laughs) I know I start to speak too fast when I’m
excited but this will be a great opportunity for me to Nurul : Luckily, we live in a digital age so I doubt that there
brush up my speaking and communication skills. will be many books or printed material to be collected.
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Answers Answers
SET 1 • For long term goals like paying for your wedding, buying
a car and a house, all of these things can be done if you
PAPER 1: LISTENING set aside a certain amount of your money a month and
actively invest it to make it grow for you in the long term.
Part I 2 C 3 B 4 B 5 A
1 A 7 C 11 B 12 C Candidate D
6 C • Most young people have very little knowledge of how to
21 A 22 C
Part II Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.9 A 10 A 28 C 29 Binvest their money and this could be so daunting that they
8 B 14 C do not even try to set money aside for investment purposes.
13 A • It is best to get an elder’s or a professional’s financial
advice on the matter of investing either in fixed deposits,
Part III 17 A buying unit trust of dealing with stocks and shares.
15 B 16 E • Another good option of investment is to buy property
such as purchasing houses, shoplots or land as a long term
Part IV 19 B 20 A investment that will likely be very profitable if managed
18 C 24 B correctly.
23 B
Part 2
Part V 26 C 27 A
25 A The group decides keeping a coin box is the most effective
30 A way very young people can be encouraged to save money.
• Young children learn best through copying others so if
PAPER 2: SPEAKING
they have been taught by their parents at a very tender
Part 1 age to put coins into saving boxes, they will most likely
maintain the habit when they are older.
Candidate A • Research has also shown that young children learn best
• Spending less is important in financial management by doing things hands on so when they get enjoyment out
of putting coins in a box, they will be more motivated to
because being able to live within your budget teaches keep doing the same thing, thus instilling in them the joy
you to be more disciplined in life rather than splurging of saving money.
too much of unnecessary items like fast food, designer • Young children will also learn more about saving money
coffee and entertainment. when their parents take them to the bank to deposit
• Training ourselves to spend less and only on necessary the coins into their savings accounts which will surely
items will ensure that you always have some savings to encourage them to maintain a healthy bank balance.
fall back on in an emergency.
• Spending less is good financial management because you PAPER 3: READING
will be able to afford better quality and more expensive
items if you have managed to put away some money you Part 1 2 C 3 A 4 B
saved and use it for a better purpose. 1 A 8 C
13 C
Candidate B Part 2 6 B 7 A 18 C 9 C
• Having a monthly budget encourages people to practise 5 B 14 A
24 A 19 A
forward thinking and highlights the importance of self- Part 3 11 B 12 C
preparedness, taking into consideration what they need 10 B 30 D 25 B
to spend on and how they can save more every month. 31 D
• A monthly budget will also allow you to be more Part 4 16 B 17 A 37 C 38 A
disciplined in setting short term and long-term spending 15 A
goals so that you are always on the right financial track. 20 A
• With a monthly budget, you can easily review which
areas you have overspent in and make adjustments for the Part 5 22 C 23 F
following months and in time, this will help you become 21 D 29 C
a better financial planner. 26 G 28 D 36 A
33 C
Candidate C Part 6
• Saving goals, both short term and long term, allows a 27 B 35 A
32 A 40 C
person to have a timeline to follow in order to achieve
their financial objectives. Part 7
• Saving goals for the short term could be for things like 34 C
affording a new smartphone or a weekend away in a fancy 39 D
hotel but planning for these things can be made easier
when you have outlined a saving schedule.
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Answers Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved. 4 Concluding sentence: Learning to improve oneself is
imperative before we should extend help to others as
PAPER 4: WRITING the quality of the help we give depends on our own
experiences and capacity.
Task 1
Point 2:
From: Junaina <[email protected]> 1 Topic sentence: Optimising your own attitude and
Subject: Don’t worry, be happy! creating a positive and diligent aura will help you to
help others have a better outlook on life.
I’m all hale and hearty, thanks for asking. We miss you a 2 Reasons: Individuals who cultivate a good and positive
lot too. Yes, we did manage to complete our group’s Art attitude will have the same attitude rub off on the people
project just in the nick of time but we did encounter some around them and help to push them to go beyond their
problems with teamwork. Don’t worry, it’s all settled now. limits. The right attitude will make all challenges
surmountable as one will be willing to try and keep
Please do not blame yourself for the little argument that trying to find solutions to their problems.
happened after you left. Most of the members do not have 3 Examples: People with a positive nature, extroverts
high confidence in presenting the project so they tried to and calculated risk takers are more likely to be well
avoid taking up the responsibility. In the end, we just drew balanced and holistic individuals with a good attitude
lots and Mariah got picked to present it. She did a great and this will help them help others better in setting
job though, so all is well again. goals, achieving them, overcoming mental hurdles etc.
4 Concluding sentence: An ‘A’ attitude will be an
Yes, of course cooperation is the key. After all, united we advantage to anyone who seeks to help others be a
stand, divided we fall. We all learnt that we need to stand better version of themselves.
together and work as a unit to get things done.
Point 3:
Making a video presentation would have been a good idea 1 Topic sentence: To help others, you firstly need to be
at that time but it is quite unnecessary now. Teacher has
assessed our project and the mark has been submitted. at peace with your inner being and this translates to
Thanks for offering though. self-love and taking the time and effort to self-reward
and self-praise to improve your overall Chakra.
Catch up with you soon. Stay safe! 2 Reasons: Sometimes it is viewed as being selfish or
self-centred to focus too much on oneself but self-love
Junaina has been proven to be a very necessary component in
living a well-adjusted life where we are better able to
Task 2 contribute back to society if we are at one with our inner
being.
Suggested Answer: 3 Examples: Set aside some time and money to please
yourself because buying yourself a handbag or new
Introduction phone as a self-reward can improve our whole outlook
1 Hook (Proverb): “Charity begins at home” but not just on life. Alternatively, walking up early to exercise
or meditate or taking a short break from work will
to help people at home, you need to help yourself first revitalise ourselves so we can help others too.
and make sure you are a better person before you can 4 Concluding sentence: There are many benefits of self-
extend help to other family members and then to the love and a person who is at peace and well-adjusted
public in general. will be able to reach out and help others better.
2 Stand: Concur with the statement.
3 Thesis Statement: Helping yourself in terms of Conclusion:
improving your education and career, your attitude 1 Summarise 3 main points.
and practising self-love because this foundation will 2 Emphasise stand.
allow you to help others better. 3 Recommendation: While helping others is very
Point 1: commendable, we should first endeavour to improve
1 Topic sentence: You must first help yourself by ourselves by reading more motivational books, enlisting
in self-improvement courses or trying to attain new
improving your education and this in turn affects your skills so that we will be better equip to offer a helping
career and professionalism. hand to others if and when the time comes.
2 Reasons: To help others, you need to improve and
polish your performance in education because a good SET 2
education, either formal or informal, will help a person
set up their career. Only then can they help others better PAPER 1: LISTENING
if they have already obtained a good understanding
of things and carry out their responsibilities in their Part I 2 A 3 B 4 B 5 A
professional life to help customers and so on. 1 C 7 B
3 Examples: Studying hard to get a diploma or degree and 6 A
working diligently in a service that gives back to the
community such as the police or army or in professional
fields like medicine and teaching, or learning skills in
a hands-on field like mechanical or electrical training
and providing good service to others etc.
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