KM1 –1 SPM English 1119/1 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 KERTAS MODEL 1 SPM SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA Kertas 1 Reading and Usage of English UJIAN BERTULIS ENGLISH NAMA: ......................................................................................... ANGKA GILIRAN: 1119/1 1 jam 30 minit JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU Arahan: 1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi lima bahagian: Bahagian 1, Bahagian 2, Bahagian 3, Bahagian 4 dan Bahagian 5. 2. Jawab semua soalan. 3. Jawapan anda hendaklah ditulis di dalam kertas jawapan. Instructions: 1. The questions paper consists of five parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5. 2. Answer all 5 questions. 3. Your answer must be written in the answer sheet.
KM1–2 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. SPM English 1119/1 Part 1 Questions 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark your answer on the answer sheet.. Dear Jane, This morning, I came across your ex-roommate, Ruqayyah, at the market. She was buying baking supplies as she now bakes cakes while looking for a job. She seems to be doing well and making quite a decent income from it. By the way, I got to know that her graduation ceremony will be on the last Saturday of next month. Have you got any letter regarding yours? I hope it will not fall on the same day as Lily’s kindergarten concert. Her concert will be held in the afternoon on the last Saturday of next month. We will need to make an arrangement if both events happen to be on the same day so at least one of us can be present on our children’s special day. Love, Mummy 1. What is Mummy’s purpose of writing this message? A To inform Jane of her sister’s kindergarten concert. B To make an arrangement to attend both important events. C To inform Jane that Ruqayyah is doing well after completing her studies. K- FLOWER ARRANGEMENT COURSE • Do you love flowers and all things pretty? • Do you have a lot of time to spare at the weekends? • Do you want to learn a new skill that you can use to make a side income? Come and join us for a flower arrangement course! This course will feature a famous florist from Korea, Hye Joo, who will teach you the latest designs that are popular in Korea. Course details: Venue: Aida’s Art Centre, Kuala Lumpur Duration: 4 weeks (Saturday or Sunday) Only in June 2023 Time: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 2. Based on the advertisement above, those who enrol in this course will A attend a total of 8 classes. B probably become future florists. C learn to arrange flowers that are currently in trend worldwide. With the bloom of online businesses, more people are making online purchases for the products’ availability, convenience and many other reasons. While it is true that buying online is much easier, the world will suffer due to the piling up of bubble wraps, boxes, plastic, and ‘thank you’ cards in landfills. Consumers and business owners should take the necessary steps to overcome the problem. 3. The text highlights the issue of A reduced purchases made in stores. B the convenience of online shopping. C the accumulation of trash from product packages. SEREMBAN – A poorly maintained lorry crashed into a sedan which sent a family of five to Seremban Hospital. The lorry driver escaped the crash unscathed but was then detained by the police for investigation. The lorry was believed to have not been serviced for a year and had been driven over 110 km per hour before the accident happened. 4. Which of the following statements is true? A The lorry driver was sentenced to jail. B The lorry driver was driving recklessly. C The family in the car was severely injured.
KM1 –3 SPM English 1119/1 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. Raju : Ah Cheng, now that SPM is over, are you looking for a part-time job? Ah Cheng : I actually have secured a part-time position as an assistant cook at a restaurant. Raju : Wow! I didn’t know you can cook. Ah Cheng : Well, now you know. I’ve been helping my mum cook since young so… Raju : That’s great! I’m still looking for one. Ah Cheng : Actually, we might need a barista. Don’t worry about experience. Training will be provided. I’ll ask my employer if he needs one. I’ll get back to you in a few days’ time. Raju : Oh…right. Thanks, Ah Cheng. Ah Cheng : No problem. 5. Based on the dialogue above, Raju can expect to A treat Ah Cheng for helping him get a job. B train as a barista if the employer requires one. C start work at Ah Cheng’s workplace in a few days’ time. Hanging out or ‘lepak’ as termed in colloquial Malay with family members and friends late into the night is a contributing factor to the deteriorating health of Malaysians. There are restaurants and stalls operating 24 hours which means there is no way one will ever go hungry as there is always time to hang out and eat past midnight. Moreover, sleeping late during weekdays can sometimes cause drowsiness at school and workplace which may eventually affect one’s performance. Until one knows when to hang out or ‘lepak’ and exercises regularly, one’s health is in jeopardy. 6. Which of the following is the most suitable headline for the extract? A The downside of the ‘lepak’ culture. B The ‘lepak’ culture’s negative effects on health. C Exercising can overcome the negative effects of eating past midnight. The school sports club is organising a Get Fit Camp this coming June. Do come and participate in any of the following activities: • Swimming • Rock climbing • Horse riding • Cycling • Aerobics Do not worry if you have no experience in any of the sports as trainers and facilitators will be there to assist. You can either book at www.GetFitCampbooking.com.my or walk-in to secure a spot but walk-ins are subject to availability. Participation is free and participants will be awarded a certificate of participation by the school’s sports club. 7. According to the advertisement, A money will not be an issue as participation is free. B all activities offered appeal to adventurous students. C the camp aims at preventing students from becoming couch potatoes. The school library reported top 10 books read by students this month: 1. The Mystery of Jackie the Cat 2. The Missing Adopted Daughter 3. The Red House 4. The Cat’s Rainbow 5. A Witch’s Lunch 6. The Boy and Razizkan 7. Who saw Mr. Lee? 8. Raymond and His Time Warp Machine 9. Who Chewed My Unicorn? 10. The Talkative Ant 8. Based on the top 10 most read books reported by the school library, what can be concluded about students’ preferences? A Most students are imaginative. B Very few students are into mysterious plots. C Most students dislike impossible and unrealistic stories.
KM1–4 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. SPM English 1119/1 Part 2 Questions 9 to 18 are based on the following passage. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. For each question, mark your answer on the best answer sheet. With the availability of physical and online shops and easy access to payment, a lot of people fall into the trap of spending more than they need. This is even more prominent during festive season sales which encourage people to buy things or services that they have been (0) putting off obtaining. Not wanting to lose the opportunity of grabbing (9) items during sales, some make purchases on impulse. (10) the excitement of opening newly arrived parcels or wearing that new pair of shoes, there are negative effects of spending more than we need. Inasmuch as we try to justify our unnecessary purchases, overspending often results in debts. Debts, as many are well aware, can affect our lives to a great extent. (11) may turn sour and even severe, future loans will not be approved, and freedom will be (12) . The future may look bleak and the quality of life will be affected. Other than that, unnecessary purchases tend to be the cause of (13) homes. The items bought require their place at home but because there is not a need for new ones in the first place, the items will (14) end up lying around the house, on the floor, tables, the countertop and in some severe cases, on the bed. We give (15) our space and peace of mind for objects that should not have been brought home. (16) unnecessary spending can lead to unnecessary stress, we should try to take some precautionary measures. One way is by creating a budget. We should never spend more than we earn and always have savings. Next, we should learn to (17) what we have and seek other means of making ourselves happy instead of looking for new items for brief moments of excitement. Emotional spending can boost our mood produced by feel-good hormones such as endorphins and dopamine which make shopping addictive. There are activities that can also help (18) these hormones and make us feel happier. Finally, limit browsing on shopping applications and social media platforms to stop the urge to spend and be pressured to keep up with the latest trends and lifestyle.
KM1 –5 SPM English 1119/1 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. 0. A put B puts C putted D putting 9. A discount B discounts C discounted D discounting 10. A In spite B Moreover C In addition D Despite 11. A Classmates B Relationships C Family D Correspondences 12. A lose B loses C lost D losing 13. A clutter B clutters C cluttered D cluttering 14. A initially B eventually C originally D firstly 15. A on B of C up D in 16. A Considering B Concerning C Concluding D Consequently 17. A value B admire C respect D approve 18. A relieve B release C reduce D reveal
KM1–6 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. SPM English 1119/1 Part 3 Questions 19 to 26 are based on the following passage. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D. For each question, mark your answer on the best answer sheet. Johor Darul Ta’zim football club or JDT is well-known for its achievements and has garnered attention, love, respect, and support by a lot of Malaysians, Johoreans, in particular. I too, am not excluded, hence my persistence to watch the final match of the Malaysia Cup against Selangor at the National Stadium last November. I voiced out my desire to my father despite knowing he might not be able to afford the tickets and the whole journey. I thought I had picked the wrong timing to tell him as he had a long weekend, mostly taking passengers to and from malls and LRT or MRT stations. “Dad, I promise to study harder...” At my wit’s end, I blurted out my vow. SPM was around the corner and I still had the gut to be obsessed with my favourite sport and team. I worried how my dad would take it. How much harder could he work every single day to fulfil my request? “Sure,” dad replied and hugged me. I was stunned for a while because I thought he would disagree and start nagging at me about being wasteful. For our family, money was already tight. I was selfish enough to ask for a ticket. Guilt began to envelope me but at the same time, I really wanted to watch my favourite football team in action. Ignoring my negative thoughts, I continued revising subjects that needed more focus in my room. Dad left home again, most probably to take on more jobs. He once worked in a corporate firm but due to Covid-19, he was laid off. To this day, he has been selling ‘Nasi Lemak’ in the morning and working as a part-time Grab driver. He has never missed a day working post Covid-19. Mum cooks ‘Nasi Lemak’ before dawn and packs them nicely before selling them at a stall in our neighbourhood. A few days after I told my dad about wanting to watch the match at the stadium, he came home with three tickets. I was over the moon when I saw the tickets! However, I did not think Mum would want to see the match because she had to look after my one-year-old baby sister. “Call Aiman and tell him we have an extra ticket for the match.” Aiman is my cousin and Dad knew very well that we were very close when we were young. “We’ll be staying at Uncle Jo’s house for a night. I have not met him for very long.” We had not travelled since March 2020 due to Covid-19 travel restrictions and dad’s sudden retrenchment was also another reason. We talked about our trip while packing our things. He reminded us to pack light as we were only staying a night at Uncle Jo’s house in Putrajaya. I had not met my cousin, Aiman, for quite some time. On the day of the event, we started our journey early to avoid being delayed due to traffic jams. Although the match would kick off at 9 p.m., dad still sold ‘nasi lemak’ in the morning before we left. Luck was on our side as he managed to sell every single pack by 9 a.m. By 9.30 a.m., we were on the road, making our guesses as to which team would win and who would score goals. Mum fell asleep after a few minutes in the car as she was up the whole night looking after my baby sister, and cooked and packed ‘nasi lemak’. When she was awake, she would say one or two words about the match but she did not seem to understand much about football in general. We reached Uncle Jo’s house around 3 p.m. as dad drove cautiously. “I don’t want to pay summonses!” said dad jokingly. He always keeps to the speed limit.
KM1 –7 SPM English 1119/1 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. Uncle Jo’s family welcomed us warmly. The young man who opened the gate for us was none other than Aiman, who had grown so tall that I almost mistook him for Alif, his older brother. They were born twelve years apart. We chatted until it was time to go to the stadium. As we reached the stadium, we were led to the general admission area. Dad bought the cheapest tickets for us but I was grateful enough. We were so absorbed in watching the match that none of us said much to each other. Aiman, being a true supporter of Selangor, was ecstatic when Herlison Caion De Souza Ferreira scored a goal in the first half. His happiness was ephemeral as JDT made a comeback with Bergson Da Silva and Fernando Forestieri scoring JDT’s goals making the team win the Cup treble this year. Neither did I tease him about the loss nor express so much joy over JDT’s win. Most importantly, I went home feeling jubilant. 19. What was the writer’s concern when he told his father that he wanted to watch the match? A His father’s nag on being wasteful. B His father would ask him to focus on SPM. C His father would labour harder to earn more money. D His father would scold him for being obsessed with football. 20. In paragraph 3, the writer promised that he would study harder shows that A he would not neglect his studies. B he knew how to negotiate with his father. C he was desperate to get his father’s approval. D he would be more motivated and prioritise his studies. 21. In paragraph 4, line 10, ‘it’ in ‘…I worried how my dad would take it’ refers to… A The writer’s vow. B The writer’s request. C The writer’s hard work. D The writer’s favourite football team. 22. After being told of the request, the writer’s father went out again to A take a breather. B sell more ‘nasi lemak’. C drive more passengers. D find what else can be sold. 23. In line 36, why were they lucky to be able to sell ‘nasi lemak’ by 9 a.m.? A They would have to give away the unsold packs. B All packs were sold out and they could begin their journey early. C The writer’s father was lucky for making enough fund for the trip. D Perhaps there were days when the writer’s father could not sell them all. 24. Why do you think the writer’s mother said a few words about the match although she did not understand it? A She wanted to blend in with them. B She was actually talking in her sleep. C She wanted to cheer for their favourite team. D She actually knew about football and wanted to give her opinions too. 25. What does the writer wish to express with the statement below? ‘Neither did I tease him about the loss nor express so much joy over JDT’s win.’ A The writer was feeling indifferent about who won the cup. B The writer was trying to hide his happiness on JDT’s win. C The writer did not want to annoy his cousin with JDT’s win. D The writer was being considerate of his cousin’s feelings about his favourite team’s loss. 26. What is the main theme of the story? A There is no place like home. B A father’s love is unconditional. C Hard work always pays off in the end. D Determination is key to achieving our dream.
KM1–8 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. SPM English 1119/1 Part 4 Questions 27 to 32 are based on article ‘Monkeypox Outbreak’ that is adapted from New Straits Times. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (27 to 32). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. Mark your answer on the answer sheet. MONKEYPOX OUTBREAK After being hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, the world once again was alarmed by another contagious disease known as ‘monkeypox’. Molecular virologist Dr Vinod Balasubramaniam of the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences at Monash University Malaysia said monkeypox, a zoonotic disease caused by an orthopoxvirus, results in a smallpox-like disease in humans. 27. . Since then, it has spread to other regions of Africa (primarily West and Central), and cases outside Africa have emerged in recent years, he said. “This disease got its name Monkeypox because researchers first detected it in laboratory monkeys in 1958. The virus is thought instead to transmit from wild animals such as rodents to people or from infected people. Dr Vinod added that there are two forms of monkeypox, a milder west African strain and a more severe central African, or Congo strain. 28. . Dr Vinod said that people who have been infected by monkeypox typically experience fever, rash, headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue and may lead to a range of medical complications. «It is usually a self-limited disease with the symptoms lasting from two to four weeks.” Severe cases can occur depending on people’s immunity status. Monkeypox can be transmitted through close contact (with bodily fluids, such as saliva from coughing) with an infected person or animal, or with material contaminated with the virus. 29. . According to Dr Vinod, “the virus can enter the body through broken skin, the respiratory tract or the eyes, nose or mouth, hence a person with monkeypox is likely to infect far fewer close contacts than someone with SARS-CoV-2”. He then added that “most people recover from monkeypox without treatment in a few weeks.” Dr Muhammad Amir Yunus, a virologist from Universiti Sains Malaysia said there is an indicator symptom which might differentiate monkeypox from other virus illnesses (including smallpox), that is swelling of lymph nodes. “30. . The lesion is typically bumped and filled with bodily fluid and then becomes pus before drying and scabbing.” Health officials emphasise that anyone can be infected with monkeypox despite media reports that stated monkeypox cases found in other countries were related to sexual activity in Europe, involving men who have sex with men.
KM1 –9 SPM English 1119/1 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. There are several factors contributing to the resurgence in monkeypox cases. Dr Vinod stated that the most prevalent factor is waning immunity, although deforestation may be a factor or can even act to strengthen it. Dr Vinod said, “Monkeypox puts virologists on alert because it is in the smallpox family (which is far more virulent), although it causes less serious illness. 31. . But the smallpox vaccine also protects against monkeypox, and so the winding down of vaccination campaigns has led to a jump in Monkeypox cases.” According to Dr Vinod, travelling can possibly cause a spillover of monkeypox cases to other parts of the world as we are seeing a rise in the number of cases in the west and central Africa. 32. . Dr Vinod also expressed that the dwindling population immunity linked with the discontinuation of smallpox vaccination has established the landscape for the resurgence of monkeypox. (Adapted from: https://www.nst.com.my/news/online-special/2022/06/803522/monkeypox-outbreak-wake-callgovernments-stop-next-pandemic-say) A The symptoms will be followed by the presence of widespread rashes, blisters and lesions throughout the body including the face. B The current global outbreak, he said appears to involve the West African strain. C Monkeypox is not entirely a novel disease as it was initially diagnosed in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). D Monkeypox is a newly found disease feared by the world as it is as contagious as Covid-19. E Smallpox was eradicated by vaccination in 1980, and the shot has been phased out. F On the contrary, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, spreads through tiny airborne droplets. G The multiple strains found in South Africa are predicted to spread to other parts of the world like chicken pox and Covid-19 did. H With Covid-19 restrictions being eased, more and more countries are witnessing a higher rate of transmission.
KM1–10 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. SPM English 1119/1 Part 5 Questions 33 to 40 are based on the following text. Read the texts carefully and answer the questions that follow. Birthday Gift Preferences Abu, 38 years old My weekdays are always busy. I am occupied even after work as I work as a teacher. Marking and preparing lessons often leave me less than two hours every day to spend time with my family and do house chores. So, to me, my perfect gift would be to spend time with them at places such as beaches, parks, waterfalls and hills as we are nature lovers. Yaya, 19 years old I am a big fan of BTS, a South Korean boy band. If someone could give me a BTS ticket to their concert or a fan meeting as a birthday gift, I don’t think I would be able to sleep until the day of the event. Oh, I wish to meet them so badly! Hui Ling, 25 years old I’m a food lover and I love food hunting. Although eating at fancy restaurants and discovering new finds always give me thrills, on my birthday, I would love to eat something familiar, something that brings back my childhood memories and that is my mother’s cooking. The warmth that accompanies it is undeniably serene, a different sort of happiness, I would say. Rama, 46 years old Reading has always been my passion. I read all kinds of books and I collect them too. A room is dedicated to store my books as it is intended to be our family’s mini library. Mind you, it is a huge collection I have got there in the room. Nonetheless, on my birthday, I realise a lot of people like to buy me books, which is just great, but oftentimes, I have already read them or they are in my collection. So, I would suggest giving me a book voucher instead, so I can pick a title that I have not read. Samad, 78 years old I do not wish for anything at this age. I have been to many places and experienced many things. I have too many things which most of them I do not need or use anymore so I’m in the process of giving them away. Celebrating it is not something I want to do because my wife passed away on my birthday five years ago. Ever since her passing, visiting her grave and praying for her are what I do on my birthday. Julie, 30 years old I love receiving gifts and giving them too. I suppose it’s my language of love, giving and receiving things. I would love to receive fragrances and cosmetics on my 30th birthday. I’m all about beauty and having these items makes me feel more feminine.
KM1–11 SPM English 1119/1 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. Questions 33 to 36 Using the information given, which text (A to F) describes the following preferences on birthday gifts. For each question, mark your answer on the answer sheet. Statement Paragraph 33. Reminiscing my childhood years is a lovely birthday gift. 34. It is best for me to find a title I do not have in my possession yet. 35. Watching a performance and singing to our favourite songs are just fantastic! 36. I cannot wait to go camping and have a barbecue at Janda Baik this weekend! Questions 37 to 40 Using words from the texts, complete the summary below. Choose no more than one word for each blank. Write your answer on the answer sheet. Birthday Gift Preferences Based on the responses from the interviews conducted, it was found that different people have different preferences for the kinds of gifts they would like to receive on their birthday. Some would like to receive physical gifts such as perfumes and 37 as wished by Julie while others would like to spend 38 with their loved ones especially when they are busy during weekdays. Some may not want to receive anything because they already have too 39 and instead, would like to give their things away. Some would like to choose a gift themselves such as Rama who would prefer to be given a book 40 . END OF QUESTION
KM1–12 SPM English KERTAS MODEL 1 SPM SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA Kertas 2 Writing UJIAN BERTULIS ENGLISH NAMA: ......................................................................................... ANGKA GILIRAN: 1119/2 1 jam 30 minit JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU Arahan: 1. Kertas peperiksaan ini mengandungi tiga bahagian: Bahagian 1, Bahagian 2 dan Bahagian 3. 2. Jawapan semua soalan Bahagian 1 dan Bahagian 2. 3. Pilih satu soalan sahaja di Bahagian 3. 4. Jawapan anda hendaklah ditulis dalam ruangan jawapan yang disediakan dan dihantar setelah masa menjawab tamat. Instructions: 1. This questions paper consists of three parts: Part 1, Part 2 Part 3. 2. Answer all sections. 3. Choose one question only in Part 3. 4. Your answer must be written in the answer spaces provided and handed in at the end of the session. For examiner's use Part Marks 1 20 2 20 3 20 Total 60
KM1 –13 SPM English 1119/2 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. Part 1 [20 marks] You must answer this question. Question 1 You received an email from your younger brother, Kevin, who wants your opinion on something. Hi, How are you and your baby? I have something to ask regarding my studies. You know I’m using your old desktop at home to work on my university assignments but I think I need to get something more portable to take notes during lectures and work on group assignments. Since I’ll be using my scholarship to make this purchase, I need to make a wise decision. Which one do you think I should buy, a laptop or a tablet? Also, please let me know why I should get it. Hope to hear from you soon. Bye! Kevin Write an email to your brother in about 80 words in the space provided. Write your answer below. To: Subject: EMAIL
KM1–14 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. SPM English 1119/2 Part 2 [20 marks] You must answer this question. Question 2 The Environmental Club has been discussing ways teenagers can protect the environment and your teacher has asked you to write an essay on it. In your essay, you should write about: • ways to protect the environment • why we must protect the environment • how to encourage people to protect the environment Use all the notes above and give reasons for your point of view. Write your essay in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style.
KM1 –15 SPM English 1119/2 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. Part 3 [20 marks] There are three questions in this part. Answer one question. Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. Write the question number in the box at the top of the answer space. Question 3 You recently saw this notice on the school noticeboard. Reports wanted! The Consumer Club is conducting a survey on the use of public transports among secondary school students. Write a report of your experience taking a public transport. • state the type of transport • mention why you use the transport • suggest ways to improve it Write your report. OR Question 4 You recently saw this notice in an international travel website. Reviews wanted! Our website is looking for great homestays in Malaysia. If you have experienced a wonderful stay recently, send us your review telling us how amazing your stay was. Your review should also include the name of the homestay, its location and description. Would you recommend the homestay to others? Why? The best review will be published on our travel website with a RM1000 cash prize. Write your review. OR Question 5 Your teacher has asked you to write a story for your school magazine. The story must begin with the following words: I can still remember the incident vividly. It was a fine afternoon … Your story, must include: • an unforgettable incident • a conflict among childhood friends • a moral value Write your story.
KM1–16 KERTAS MODEL SPM 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. SPM English 1119/2 Question Number:
A – 1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. KERTAS MODEL 1 Paper 1 – Reading Part 1 1. B – Mummy hopes both events do not clash but if they do, she needs to make an arrangement in advance. 2. B – Based on the rhetorical question in the advertisement ‘Do you want to learn a new skill that you can use to make side income?’, the participants might probably become future florists. 3. C – The focus is on the accumulation of trash and it is emphasised in the last statement. 4. B – The driver drove the lorry above the speed limit. 5. B – A and C are incorrect because although Ah Cheng sounds assuring, the employer is the one hiring and the job vacancy is uncertain. 6. B – The emphasis on health is written in the final statement. 7. A – Participation is free and it will not be a concern for students to take part in the activities. 8. A – Based on the book titles, the genres are mostly fantasy and mystery which nullify the other statements in B and C. Part 2 9. C – ‘discounted’ is an adjective for the noun ‘item’. 10. D – ‘despite’ has a similar meaning to ‘in spite of’ in which both are prepositions to show contrasts. ‘In spite of’ is incorrect because of the incomplete phrase while ‘in addition’ and ‘moreover’ do not show contrasts. 11. B – ‘relationships’ is the correct word choice as it goes along with the verb ‘sever’. 12. C – ‘lost’. The verb phrase is ‘will be _____’ which is a passive future tense. Because it is a passive voice, the verb after ‘will be’ should be in past participle. 13. C – ‘cluttered’ is an adjective for the noun ‘homes’. 14. B – ‘eventually’ is the correct answer because meaning wise, ‘eventually’ indicates that over time, the items will accumulate. 15. C – ‘up’ the correct option for the phrasal verb ‘give something up’ which means to stop owning something. 16. A – ‘considering’ is the correct option as according to Cambridge Dictionary, it is used to mention a particular condition or fact about something, usually a disadvantage. 17. A – ‘value’ has a similar meaning to ‘appreciate’ in this context, making the other three options irrelevant. 18. B – ‘release’ is the correct word to be paired with the noun ‘hormones’ as it means ‘to allow a substance to flow out from somewhere’ as defined by Cambridge Dictionary. Part 3 19. C – The answer is in the question in line 11 ‘How much harder could he work every single day to fulfil my request?’. 20. C – His desperation can be seen through the blurting out of his vow and the phrase ‘at my wit’s end’. 21. B – ‘It’ refers to the writer’s request as emphasised in the following statement ‘How much harder could he work every single day to fulfil my request?’ 22. C – Since he sells ‘nasi lemak’ in the morning, the other job that he does is working as a Grab driver. 23. B – This is shown in the sentence ‘We started our journey early to avoid being delayed due to traffic jams’. 24. A – Other options do not have evidence in the text. 25. D – It was obvious that he was being considerate of his cousin’s feelings especially when the opponent led the match at the beginning. 26. B – The story portrays a father who works hard to fulfil his son’s request and give the best for the family. Part 4 27. C 28. B 29. F 30. A 31. E 32. H Part 5 33. C 34. D 35. B 36. A 37. cosmetics 38. time 39. many 40. voucher ANSWERS