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iii FUN WITH ENGLISH F1–F16 1 CHAPTER Short Texts (MCQs) 1 Introduction 1 Tips and Techniques 1 SPM Model Question and Answer 2 SPM-based Practices 6 A Advertisements 6 B Dialogue 8 C Instructions / Manual 9 D Notice / Signs 10 E News Report 11 F Factual Texts 12 2 CHAPTER Multiple-Choice Cloze 14 Introduction 14 Tips and Techniques 14 SPM Model Question and Answer 15 SPM-based Practices 17 3 CHAPTER Longer Texts 22 Introduction 22 Tips and Techniques 22 Questions on Facts • SPM Model Question and Answer 23 Questions Involving Inference and Deductions on Facts Given in the Passage • SPM Model Question and Answer 24 Questions on Use of Language • SPM Model Question and Answer 25 Questions on Matching, Sentence Completion & Comparison • SPM Model Question and Answer 26 SPM-based Practices 27 4 CHAPTER Gapped Text 45 Introduction 45 Tips and Techniques 45 SPM Model Question and Answer 46 SPM-based Practices 48 5 CHAPTER Matching and Information Transfer 56 Introduction 56 Tips and Techniques 56 iii
iv SPM Model Question and Answer 57 SPM-based Practices 59 6 CHAPTER Short Communicative Message 73 Introduction 73 Tips and Techniques 74 SPM Model Question and Answer 76 SPM-based Practices 77 7 CHAPTER Guided Writing 86 Introduction 86 Tips and Techniques 86 SPM Model Question and Answer 87 SPM-based Practices 89 8 CHAPTER Extended Writing 95 Introduction 95 A Reviews Tips and Techniques 95 SPM Model Question and Answer 96 SPM-based Practices 98 B Articles Tips and Techniques 102 SPM Model Question and Answer 102 SPM-based Practices 104 C Reports Tips and Techniques 108 SPM Model Question and Answer 109 SPM-based Practices 110 D Stories Tips and Techniques 116 SPM Model Question and Answer 117 SPM-based Practices 118 9 CHAPTER Speaking and Listening 122 Speaking Introduction 122 Tips and Techniques 122 Part 1 ➤ Format 123 ➤ Sample Question Part 1 124 ➤ SPM Model Question and Answer 125 ➤ SPM-based Practices 126 Part 2 ➤ Format 128 ➤ Teacher’s Booklet Part 2 130 ➤ Candidate Booklet 131 ➤ SPM Model Question and Answer 132 ➤ SPM-based Practices 133 iv
v Part 3 ➤ Format 137 ➤ Teacher’s Booklet 140 ➤ SPM Model Question and Answer 141 ➤ SPM-based Practices 144 Listening Introduction 153 Tips and Techniques 153 Format 153 SPM-based Practices ➤ Practice 1 155 ➤ Practice 2 158 10 CHAPTER Language Focus (Grammar and Vocabulary) 162 Grammar Introduction 162 Tips and Techniques 162 A Nouns • Types of Nouns 162 • Formation of Plural Nouns 163 • Extra Practices 164 B Articles 165 • Extra Practices 166 C Pronouns 167 • Extra Practices 168 D Adjectives 169 • Extra Practices 170 E Comparison of Adjectives 171 • Extra Practices 172 F Adverbs 173 • Extra Practices 175 G Simple Present Tense 176 • Extra Practices 176 H Present Continuous Tense 178 • Extra Practices 178 I Present Perfect Tense 179 • Extra Practices 179 J Present Perfect Continuous 181 • Extra Practices 181 K Simple Past Tense 183 • Extra Practices 183 L Past Continuous Tense 185 • Extra Practices 185 M Past Perfect Continuous 187 • Extra Practices 187 N Past Perfect Tense 188 • Extra Practices 188 O Simple Future Tense 189 • Extra Practices 190 P Future Continuous Tense 191 • Extra Practices 191 Q Future Perfect Tense 193 • Extra Practices 193 R Future Perfect Continuous Tense 194 • Extra Practices 194 v
vi S Subject-Verb Agreement 195 • Extra Practices 199 T Conjunctions 197 • Extra Practices 199 U Prepositions 201 • Extra Practices 203 V Direct and Indirect Speech 204 • Extra Practices 207 W Active and Passive Voice 208 • Extra Practices 209 X Sentences 211 • Extra Practices 211 Y Phrases and Clauses 212 • Clause 213 • Extra Practices 214 Vocabulary Introduction 215 Tips and Techniques 215 (i) How to Improve Your Vocabulary 215 ➤ Useful List of Idioms 217 • Food Idioms 217 • Animal Idioms 217 • Colour Idioms 218 • Weather Idioms 219 (ii) Common Errors in English 220 A Prefixes 221 B Suffixes 222 SPM Model Test 227 Answers 239 https://qr.pelangibooks.com/?u=RangerSPM24EngBonSPM Bonus https://qr.pelangibooks.com/?u=RangerSPMEng24F4Test Assessment Test Form 4 https://qr.pelangibooks.com/?u=RangerSPMEng24Tapesc Tapescript
Reading is Thinking Aloud! FUN WITH ENGLISH How to Improve Your Reading Skills? « Use your background information to help you process your reading. « Take note on the choice of words used. They reflect the attitude of the writer. « Adjust present understandings to include new knowledge. 1 To Decode What You Read 2 Visualize « Picture what you read in the mind. « See what you read in your thoughts. « Determine the author’s purpose « Is the writer presenting: – presenting facts or giving opinions? – sequencing events? – making predictions? – analysing and drawing conclusions? 3Identify Main Ideas 4 Ask Questions as You Read « What is the main idea of the paragraph? « What does the writer think about the issue? « Ask when you are confused. « Are they cause and effect? « Are they comparing and contrasting? « Are they showing additional support for ideas presented? 5Identify Relationships between Ideas 6 Infer « Go beyond the words. « Think about what the writer means but has not stated. F1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd.
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LISTENING SKILLS What Makes Learning Listening Skills Difficult? 4 There is rhythm in words and sentences. 3 Some words are linked together when read. EFFECTIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR LISTENING SKILLS Listen to the dialogue with the help of the subtitles. Watch Movies in English Print out the lyrics and sing along. Listen to Songs Practise listening through communicating with others in English. Communicate in English Having the printed version helps you to listen and read along. Some educational sites come with the printed text that is highlighted as it is read. Download Special Educational Sites Jot down notes of what you hear. Listen to News 1 Listen to Audio Books 4 5 2 3 6 1 Unlike reading texts, words you hear dissappear as soon they are spoken. 2 English accents can make comprehending what you hear more difficult. F2 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd.
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SPEAKING SKILLS Limited contact hours of the language Lack of confidence Think in the mother tongue and translate what is in the mind into English language Lack of practice Hola Hi Salut 2 3 4 1 Why is Speaking in English Challenging for Some Learners Vocabulary Grammar Pronunciation Fluency SPEAKING SKILL INVOLVES TIPS TO MAKE YOU A BETTER SPEAKER Make it a point to use the language with people around you at home. This will increase the contact hours with the language. 4 Watch programmes in the English language. Listening and speaking come hand in hand in the learning of a language. 5 Take every opportunity to speak the language with your friends and teachers in school. Practice makes perfect. 1 Take time to say what you think and articulate the words clearly. 2 If you have difficulty in pronouncing a word, always check out the pronunciation using online dictionaries. 3 6 Try to keep a journal of the words you learn and use them whenever you can. Building up your vocabulary boosts your confidence in the use of the language. F3 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd.
When having a conversation with someone, either in an informal or formal situation, « talk or answer questions sincerely and confidently « look at the other person directly and smile if necessary « for information on personal experiences, describe accordingly « during discussions with a/or partner(s), express and justify suggestions and opinions « express opinions, explain or give reasons eloquently and precisely « use appropriate tenses when referring to past, present or future situations « relax and stay calm during the exchange For the occasional speech making: « choose a suitable topic – read up and expand vocabulary « prepare your speech – organise ideas, present well « practise your speech – take note of stress and intonation « be relaxed – soothe butterfly in stomach « deliver speech – loud and clear, connect with the listener - make eye contacts and smile « Don’t ask Yes or No questions « Use open-ended questions to get insight and additional information • WH -questions (How, Who, What, Where, When and Why) lead to people giving some thought to their answers and provide much more information. SPEAKING CONFIDENTLY! LISTENING CONFIDENTLY! « Dig deeper with follow-up questions « Use the power of silence for a response « Don’t interrupt the person with whom you are talking to « Ask questions sincerely Occasional Speech Marking Listen with An Open Mind Ways to ask Questions « When a person is talking to you, listen to the main idea and specific details of what the person is trying to convey. « When giving a reply, relate to the ideas or details that you are replying to. « If you are not sure or have not understood what was said, do not hesitate to ask for a repeat or explanation. « Listening tests your understanding of spoken English. « Listen sincerely. Quotes: ‘Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.’ - Voltaire Prepare Your Speech F4 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd.
Short Texts (MCQs) 1 CHAPTER Tips and Techniques Introduction P art 1 of the SPM Reading and Use of English paper consists of 8 multiple choice questions. You are required to read the short texts and choose the best answer from the three options given. In this section, you may need to infer, draw conclusions, guess the meanings of the words or understand the main points of the texts. A new word is added to the dictionary every two hours. DO you Know 1. A wide variety of short texts will be included in this section to test your understanding: Factual texts Dialogues Instructions/ notices News report Short Texts Advertisement Notices/signs 2. Read the text carefully. Do not let words that you are unfamiliar with deter you. 3. You may need to guess the meanings of the words from the given context. 4. Study the stimulus. 5. Pay special attention to all the information given. 6. Read the question. 7. Choose the best answer. 1
HOW TO ORDER 1. Please collect your table number. 2. Order your food at the counter. 3. Pay for your food and get the receipt number. 4. Collect your food at the Collection Bay. 5. Proceed to the cafeteria for your food. 6. Have a pleasant meal. 1. Which of the following is true? A Eat at the Collection Bay. B There is no table service. C Customers can only order takeaways. The answer is B. Option A is wrong as the Collection Bay is only for the collection of food. Option C is not the answer because you are required to proceed to the cafeteria for your food. Option B is the answer because the cafeteria does not serve the food ordered. Comment & Answer CONFIDENCE We guarantee you success. No starving. Enjoy your experience. Our qualified dietician and consultant will work out a plan to suit your needs. Shock your friends with your totally new figure. No medication No injection No surgery 2. Name the service provided by Confidence. A Body slimming programme B Body building programme C Anti-aging programme The answer is A-Body slimming programme. The key to the answer is in the words totally new figure which suggests a programme that will improve how your body looks. The words no starving also shows that the programme has to do with maintaining a slim body. Comment & Answer SPM Model Question and Answer How to Increase Speed Reading Do you often read aloud in your head when you look at a text? Skip that. This is what slows down your reading process. To read faster, try word-chunking. This means reading multiple words at once. This is the key to reading faster. English SPM Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 2 1 Chapter
RELOCATION Everything must go! Only this weekend! Take an additional 20% if you spend a total of RM 500 in one receipt. 50% Storewide sale 3. Which of the following is true? A The store officially closes down after this weekend. B The store will move to a new venue after this weekend. C The store will give a 70% discount storewide this weekend. The answer is B. Option A is not the answer because there is no indication of a closing down. It is purely a sales event. Option C is also not true because you will get a 70% off only if you manage to spend at least RM500. Comment & Answer Thanks ma, I can’t believe I pulled through. Ryan, congratulations. Let’s celebrate your victory tonight. I knew you could make it, son. 4. What can you infer about Ryan’s, success? A Ryan faced many obstacles before he could achieve success. B Ryan was able to succeed by a stroke of luck. C Ryan owed his success to his mother. The answer is A. This is a question that tests you on the understanding of the phrasal verb pull through. The phrasal verb pull through means to manage to survive or endure something or situations that are very difficult. Comment & Answer English SPM Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 3 1 Chapter
Kuala Kangsar: Police are hunting for an armed robber who threatened a woman and her toddler at knifepoint at noon today. Neighbours who heard the woman screaming made a call to the police station. The man in his thirties had grabbed the woman’s keys and driven off her car. In a separate incident, a man who fits the same description broke into a house and made away with ten thousand in cash and some jewellery. Officers have begun investigating and suspect that both crimes have been committed by the same person but no arrests have been made. 5. Which is the most suitable headline for the report above? A A Toddler Who Cheated Death B A Serial Robbery C Armed Robberies The answer is B. A headline serves to summarise the point of the news. Option A is unsuitable because the news did not focus on the toddler. The option C is not suitable because there is no mention of the use of arms in the second robbery case. The word serial in option B means a series of repeated offence. The last two lines of the report suggests that it is a serial crime. Thus the answer is B. Comment & Answer ADVERTISEMENT The impact of open burning on the environment cannot be disputed. Yet, it is still a common practice used to dispose of waste. An estimated 41% of global waste is burned openly. Most open waste burning occurs in residential areas. It is a popular way to get rid of waste as it is fast, effective and inexpensive. It is disheartening that residents are not doing their bit for the environment despite the numerous awareness programmes carried out. Perhaps the only way to combat open burning is through strict enforcement of law and it is time this is done. 6. Which of the following statements is true? A People commonly dispose of waste through open burning due to lack of proper waste management. B Residents are unhappy that there is no way of effectively disposing waste except through open burning. C Strict enforcement of law has yet to be carried out to deter residents from carrying out open burning. The answer is C. Option A is not a true statement as it is clearly stated in the text that open burning is done because it is fast, effective and inexpensive. Option B is not the answer as there is no indication that the residents are unhappy. In fact, it is stated that they are doing it in spite of the numerous awareness programme carried out. Comment & Answer English SPM Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 4 1 Chapter
PUBLIC NOTICE The State Library Council wishes to advise all valued readers that the library will be closed on Tuesday, 18th May 2024 for its annual stocktake. Please call to confirm status of prior bookings of discussion rooms. For further clarifications, please call Layla at 07 231 6666 or email [email protected] 7. Those who have booked discussion rooms A need to contact Layla. B have to advise Layla. C should appeal to Layla. The answer is A. It is stated that those who have previously made bookings for discussion rooms are required to call in order to confirm the status of their bookings. Thus, those involved would need to contact Layla. To advise someone would mean offering suggestions and appeal means to make a heartfelt request. In this case it should be to contact. Comment & Answer You only need to look at the text messages that flood your own mobile to understand the impact of text messaging on the English Language. It is therefore not a surprise when English teachers bemoan the decline in the language proficiency. The average children today struggle more with spelling, grammar and essay writing in general. It is not unusual to see such language being used in essays. English is a beautiful language that does not deserve such a massacre. 8. Which of the following is true about the impact of mobile phones? A It has caused students to have a better grasp of the English Language. B It has promoted better spelling, grammar and essay writing. C It has significantly ruined the English Language. The answer is C. Option A is not the answer as the text clearly stated that there is a decline in the language proficiency. Option B is incorrect because the text explicitly says that the children are struggling with spelling, grammar and essay writing. Option C is the answer because the word ruined means collapsed or in a state of disrepair. In this context, it refers to the decline of the English Language. Comment & Answer English SPM Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 5 1 Chapter
SPM - based Practices The following questions are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose the best answer A, B or C. A) ADVERTISEMENT Welcome to GROW. We care how your child grows. We give your child the best solid foundation for life. Learning starts here. We have • Dedicated and trained teachers • Well-equipped play rooms • Excellent literacy programmes • Small class sizes What more can you ask? Good early education is vital for a child’s life. Learning isn’t just about knowing your ABCs and knowing how to count. It’s about growing up with confidence, knowing how to interact with others around you and learning about life. Enrol your child now! 1. The advertisement boasts of the following except A a training ground for children to learn how to mingle with their friends B well planned reading, writing and numeracy syllabus C comfortable and small classrooms Advertise your property with us. We save valuable time and resources. Your data is safe with us. Let the experts do the walking! • Sign up to create an account. • Confirm your email. • Activate your account. • Load pictures of your property. Sit back and relax. Enquiries will come to you. Over a Decade of Experience 2. The advertisement above is for those who A are interested to buy a property. B have experience in advertising a property. C need the services of a professional advertising agency. English SPM Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 6 1 Chapter
Beauty Care We specialise in: • Athlete’s Foot • Cracked Heels • In grown Toenails • Corns and Calluses • Bunions Do not suffer in silence. We are professionals who can put an end to your suffering. Consultation by appointment only Sunday to Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 012-3446654 Address : Unit 1 Block C, No 8, Jalan Seri Indah 1, Taman Seri Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru. 3. If you have a problem with your feet, you can A call the specialist to stop your suffering. B call up to make an appointment. C call for free consultation. VACANCY SALES MANAGER Requirements: - Degree in Business Management - Between 25 -30 years of age - Pleasant personality - Good interpersonal skills - Able to work independently with minimum supervision - Possess own transport Call Ms Aileen at 03-77889808 for an interview. 4. Which of the following is not required for the job? A Willing to be monitored by others B Able to interact well with others C Own a vehicle English SPM Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 7 1 Chapter
B) DIALOGUE Sam, did you read the news that the man in the hit and run case was finally traced and captured? This really shows that one cannot escape the long arm of the law for long. I sure did, Omran. I am glad that justice is served. Yes, indeed. 1. According to Omran, A A wrongdoer will eventually be caught. B Justice should be served for hit and run victims. C It takes too long to trace the person who causes a road accident. Lin, I should make a move before it starts to pour. I forgot to take the clothes in before I left. My mum will see red if she comes back to see the clothes soaking wet. Please enjoy yourselves. No, Gina please stay for dinner. I am cooking a special dish today. Next time perhaps. 2. Gina is rushing home because A Lin is cooking a special dish for dinner B she does not want to get wet in the rain. C her mother would be extremely angry if the clothes get wet. Your friends would be taken aback at how gorgeous you look. Mum, I can’t wear this dress to the party. Can you imagine what would happen if my friends see me in this? Nope, they would laugh their heads off. 3. Why does the girl refuse to wear the dress to the party? A She feels that she will be ridiculed by her friends. B She is not used to wearing a long dress. C Her friends do not like her in dresses. English SPM Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 8 1 Chapter
Mr Fahad : Sudir is now studying very hard after a bad experience mixing with the children who like to hang out at the malls. Ms Amna : Oh yes, I am glad he managed to pull himself out of the bad influence. It is never too late to start afresh. Mr Fahad : Yup, he realises that adversity and loss make a man wise. 4. Which of the following best describes Sudir’s experience? A He gained wisdom through his difficult times. B He no longer trusts the people he associated with. C He realises that it is better to mix with wiser people. C) INSTRUCTIONS/ MANUAL • Turn off the water supply before you start work. • Get some rags ready under the sink before you dismantle the handle. • Identify where the leak is. • Plug the sink to prevent any parts from falling into the drain. • Take the tap apart by removing the tap head. • When dismantling the tap head, lay out the pieces in the right order. • Remove the washer and replace a new one. • Put your tap back again in the order in which the pieces are laid. • Turn on your water supply. Fixing a Leaking Faucet 1. The instruction says that the parts of the tap should be laid according to the order in which the parts were dismantled to ensure that A none of the parts drops into the drain. B the parts can be assembled with ease. C the faucet would not leak after it is fixed. Getting Started What You’ll Need To start using your Right Fit watch, you’ll need the following: • A supported smartphone that has at least Bluetooth 4.0. • For optimal performance, wear the band securely around your wrist. • Compatibility cannot be guaranteed with all devices. 2. Which of the following is true? A Right Fit watch works independent of a smartphone. B The Right Fit watch can be used with any smartphone. C Only compatible smartphones with Bluetooth 4.0 can be used with the Right Fit watch. English SPM Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 9 1 Chapter
How to Change a Light Fixture • Turn off the power button in the fuse box which controls all the switches in the house. • Let the bulb cool off before removing it. • Use a steady stepladder to reach out for a fixture that is attached to a high ceiling. • Remove the light fixture. • Attach your new fixture. • Turn on your main fuse. • To discard your old bulb, wrap it in the new bulb’s package. Do not discard it without taking precaution as bulbs may break and the shards can hurt someone. 3. Why is it necessary to turn off the power button in the fuse box? A It is a safety measure to prevent a person from being electrocuted. B It is to prevent the bulb from breaking into shards. C It is to ensure that the bulb is completely cool. PREPARING THE OVEN FOR USE 1. Remove and safely discard any packing material, promotional labels and tape from the oven. 2. Remove the crumb tray, wire rack, broil rack, baking pan and pizza pan from the polyfoam packaging. Wash them in warm soapy water with a soft sponge, rinse and dry thoroughly. Insert the crumb tray into the oven. 3. Wipe the interior of the oven with a soft damp sponge. Dry thoroughly. 4. Place the oven on a flat, dry surface. Ensure there is a minimum distance of 4” (10 cm) of space on both sides of the appliance. Ensure there are no items on top of the oven. 4. What should you not do before using the oven for the first time? A Put your oven as close to the wall as possible. B Clean all the utensils for the oven using warm soapy water. C Clean the inside of the oven and make sure it is completely dry before using. D) NOTICE/ SIGNS NOTICE Persons having infectious or communicable disease should not use public swimming pools. Persons with open cuts, wounds or blisters should stay away from the pool as it may result in infection. 1. Which of the following people should not use the public pool? A A person who has asthma B A person who has influenza C A person who has a weak heart English SPM Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 10 1 Chapter
2. The notice is to inform the public that the property A is closed to public. B is a private property. C is under surveillance. 3. Diving is . A prohibited B permitted C refrained 4. Which of the following is true? A You can only purchase RM80 with this card. B You must buy things worth at least RM80 if you wish to use the card. C You must pay an additional RM80 to use this card when you make purchases. E) NEWS REPORT A Lucky Escape Batu Pahat - A 32 year-old woman and her toddler had a brush with death when the vehicle they were in lost control and turned turtle. Passersby stopped their cars and called the police and ambulance which arrived about 10 minutes later. The woman received injuries on her head and legs while the toddler received minor cuts on his arms. The vehicle was badly damaged. The pair were travelling home to Muar after a family get together in Batu Pahat. The accident caused a massive traffic congestion along the highway. 1. The woman and her toddler A died when the vehicle they were travelling in lost control. B miraculously survived when the vehicle they were travelling in lost control. C had an accident due to massive traffic congestion along the highway. Fire breaks out at One Mall Petaling Jaya - A fire broke out at a restaurant of One Mall at 2 p.m. on 24th June. Staff from the mall reported the fire and within minutes the City Fire and Rescue Department was at the scene to put out the fire. Two fire engines were despatched to the scene and the fire was quickly put out. No casualties or injuries have been reported. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. 2. According to the news report A the fire could not be controlled. B the cause of the fire is not known. C staff of the restaurant caused the fire. NOTICE This premise is protected by Closed Circuit TV NO DIVING MinImum RM80 For credit card purchases English SPM Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 11 1 Chapter
At dawn today, another carcass of a dugong was found. The media flocked to the scene where the carcass was found by a farmer. The laboratory of the Universiti Malaya Maritime Research Centre in Kuala Lumpur was informed of the expected arrival time of the carcass. It has been a hive of activities at the laboratory for the last two weeks. Both the scientists and the environmentalists have yet to find the cause surrounding the mysterious death. 3. Which of the following statements is true? A The scientists are worried that the farmer has found the carcass of a dugong. B It is the first dugong carcass discovered since two weeks ago. C Scientists and environmentalists have not found the reason for the death of the dugongs. In spite of making numerous complaints, it is disheartening to note that after two months, the municipal council has not taken any concrete action to clear the rubbish that had collected at the empty land next to the Marina housing estate. The mountain of garbage is sticking out like a sore thumb and is a disgrace to the state. 4. The expression sore thumb means A An unpleasant situation B Something noticeable and inappropriate C A source of shame F) FACTUAL TEXTS Ants may look small and insignificant. They can be a nuisance in the house too. However, they are extremely helpful to more than 150 species of plants. Some plants do not just rely on the wind to disperse their seeds over long distances. Ants help to do this job too. Some fruit and seeds are collected by ants and transported by the colony over long distances. Some are consumed while those not consumed grow into plants. 1. Ants play a crucial role in A growing plants B dispersing seeds C to feeding on plants English SPM Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 12 1 Chapter
Are people willing to go back to the offices to work after the pandemic? The younger generations are demanding more flexibility and better work-life balance. Many people are now more comfortable with working from home and going to the offices a few days in a week. Employers on the other hand are worrying about lost productivity when workers work in hybrid workplace. 2. The article highlights that A workers are not willing to go back to the office after the pandemic. B employers prefer the workers to work from home. C younger generations prefer a hybrid workplace. Percentage of household using mobile broadband to access the Internet is 61.9% while the percentage of household using fixed broadband to access the Internet is 24.7%. 61.9% Mobile Broadband 24.7% Fixed Broadband 3. Which of the following statements is true? A More people are using smartphone and tablets as compared to personal computers. B People find mobile broadband more expensive compared to fixed broadband. C More people prefer to use personal computers as they are cheaper. The gold standard N-95 mask is 95% effective at keeping the wearer free of inhaling viral particles. These masks are best reserved for front-line workers in high-risk settings. Surgical masks are less effective and cloth face coverings even less so in protecting the wearer. However, even a 50% reduction in viral transmission is important. For the general public, the reason for wearing a facial covering is to help protect others from you when you cough, sneeze or even talk. So, wearing a mask is showing respect for others and is your way of helping lessen the spread of the disease. (Adapted from:: https://www.lung.org/blog/covid-masks) 4. Which of the following sums up the purpose of the article above? A To advise people what type of mask to buy. B To inform people of the different types of masks and their effectiveness. C To persuade people to get the best mask for protection. English SPM Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 13 1 Chapter
A – REVIEWS 95 EXTENDED WRITING 8 CHAPTER Introduction E xtended writing tasks appear in Part 3 of the writing component. You may be asked to write articles, reviews, reports or narratives. You are expected to write your answer in about 200 to 250 words. You are requested to choose one out of three questions given. You are given 90 minutes to complete all the three writing tasks in the writing component. Tips and Techniques State what you are reviewing in the first paragraph. Give a description of what you are reviewing. Be detailed, specific and honest. Say what you like or dislike about it. Include a suggestion on how to improve the service or product. Comments, suggestions and feedback given should be constructive. Conclude by adding recommendations 95 Magazines Newspapers or websites Reviews can be found in: Hotel/ Accommodation Holiday destination Service Books Types of Reviews Products Film Give your review a personal touch by including a person experience or encounter. To know more about writing reviews, check out: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=iX77_Z2ilRc WEB LINK VIDEO
To give your opinions, you may use one of the following expressions: • In my opinion, … • I strongly feel that….. • It seems to me that… Write your recommendation in a separate paragraph. You may begin like this: • I recommend that…. • I suggest that… • It is highly recommended that you… • You might want to…. Writing a book review Note that to answer this type of question you need to elaborate on the folowing: The character What had he done that is unusual? A personal view on the action Would you recommend the book? SPM Model Question and Answer BOOK REVIEW WANTED You have recently read a book in which the main character resorts to unusual ways to find his happiness. You have been asked to write a review to talk about the book. In your book review, you must • explain what the main character did • state why you feel it is unusual • say why you would recommend the book to your friends A Guide to the Question: Try not to repeat any words. Use a thesaurus to find words that mean the same. Delightfully entertaining, captivating, sidesplitting all means interesting. When writing your answer, underline the key words in the question. Focus on what is asked rather than on writing a complete synopsis of the book. Include your personal views about the action taken by the character. Include a few questions to make your reader want to pick up the book. English SPM Chapter 8 Extended Writing 96 8 Chapter
Roald Dahl’s Esio Trot is such a delightfully entertaining book that makes you want to hold onto the book and not put it down until you have finished the reading it. The story is a simple story about Mr Hoppy who has fallen hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver. She is a widow who lives with her pet turtle, Alfie in the flat directly under his. Mr Hoppy is such a shy man that he’s too shy to start a conversation with her. Noting that Mrs. Silver is perturbed that Alfie never seems to grow, Mr. Hoppy hatches a plan to show her how much he cares. He comes up with a brilliant but extremely unusual idea on how to win her heart. This involves buying dozens of tortoises of increasing sizes kept in his flat. The course of winning the true love of Mrs. Silver is not an easy one for Mr. Hoppy. Once he stumbles into such an opportunity, he does not wait for everything to just work out. With determination to win over his love, he puts in a lot of effort to make his great idea work, proving that even when it comes to falling in love, hard work can lead to success. How will Mr Hoppy’s unusual plan with the tortoises work to melt the heart of his beloved? Will he be able to find happiness with the woman he loves? Esio Trot is such a captivating and hilarious book and I would without doubt recommend it. It is so engaging not because of its simplistic plot but because it is sidesplitting. Write a short introduction that captivates the reader. Write a short synopsis of the story by introducing the characters in the story. Focus on the key words in the question unusual way to find happiness. Briefly state what the unusual way is. Explain what happiness the main character hopes to find. You may include your feelings about the character’s attempt to find happiness. You do not need to give a complete synopsis of the book but enough to entice the readers to read. State if you would recommend the book giving your reasons. English SPM Chapter 8 Extended Writing 97 8 Chapter
SPM - based Practices Practice 1 Recently, you and your family have been to an amazing resort. Write a review to recommend the resort for those who may be looking for an ideal resort for a weekend getaway. Your review must include: • the name of the resort and location • what the resort has to offer • the interesting places near the resort Write your review. A Guide to the Question: Before writing the review Choose three main issues that would interest people who are interested in the resort. Structure your review • Write appropriate introduction on the resort. • Pick three important issues related to the resort. • Conclude with your thoughts about the resort. Make sure each paragraph is well developed. • Write an appropriate topic sentence for each paragraph. • Write at least two elaborations for each point. Paragraph 1 Since this is a review of a resort you have been, give some information on when you went to the place. Paragraph 2 Give details about the facilities at the resort and the surroundings. English SPM Chapter 8 Extended Writing 98 8 Chapter
Paragraph 3 Include any information that shows that the resort cares about the customers. Paragraph 4 Write a paragraph to show that the resort is strategically situated. Paragraph 5 Would you recommend this resort? Practice 2 You recently saw this notice in a magazine. HOTEL REVIEW WANTED! Have you been to a hotel in your country recently? Write a review on the hotel. Would you recommend this hotel to other holiday makers? The best review will receive a cash voucher of RM300 and the review will be published in a tour magazine. Write your review. A Guide to the Question: To write what you like most about the hotel. You may use expressions like: • The thing that I liked most is ….. • What I find so memorable about … • I was pleasantly surprised with Use suitable adjectives: • Clean and spacious • Excellent • Aromatic • Friendly and helpful • Practical • Budget When writing reviews of hotels or restaurants, give details: • on the location • service • include personal experience English SPM Chapter 8 Extended Writing 99 8 Chapter
SPEAKING AND 9 LISTENING CHAPTER Tips and Techniques Introduction SPEAKING • Can consistently use grammar accurately and appropriately to express meaning • Can use vocabulary that is suitable to the context and intended meaning • Can use good vocabulary choices • Can initiate, maintain, and close ineractions with ease • Can relate contributions from partner skillfully • Can understand instructions and questions • Can ‘repair’ unclear interactions • Can maintain conversation Communicative Competence (1-6 marks) Grammar (1-6 marks) Overall Spoken Performance (1-6 marks) Vocabulary (1-6 marks) Assessment Focus What you need to know about Speaking Paper (1119/3) Speaking: Paper 3 (±13 minutes) Part 2 (2 minutes per candidate) Individual long turn based on a prompt Part 3 (4-5 minutes) Discussion with a partner based on a mind map + further discussion Part 1 (3-4 minutes) Interview 122
Format Part 1 In this part, you need to respond to questions from interlocutors. You are expected to: talk about past experience talk about current situations give factual information about yourself explain and give reasons express opinions talk about future plans Tips and Techniques Don't stop after making a mistake Only answer what is asked Give detailed answers, but not too long Give relevant answers confidently Think first, then speak Listen to the questions carefully English SPM Chapter 9 Speaking and Listening 123 9 Chapter
Sample Question General questions Part 1 3 – 4 mins Phase 1 Interlocutor Good morning/afternoon. I’m …(Teacher’s name) and this is my colleague... (Teacher’s name). She or he’ll just listen to us. First of all, we would like to know something about you. Main questions Back-up prompts Candidate A What’s your name? Thank you. What shall I call you? Candidate B And what’s your name? Thank you. Candidate A Where do you live? / Where are you from? Do you live in...? Candidate B How do you come to school today? Thank you. Do you come to school by…? Phase 2 Interlocutor Now I’m going to ask you about your family. Main questions Back-up prompts How important do you think family is? What role does a family have in your life? What do you enjoy doing with your family? What activities do you like to do with your family? How often do you spend time with your family? How often do you and your family do activities together? Which family member would you talk to about a difficult situation? Who would you discuss a problem with in your family? Thank you. English SPM Chapter 9 Speaking and Listening 124 9 Chapter
227 Amputee coach inspires many Tattar, 42 lost his right leg at the age of 9. when he was run over by a car. Faced with the problem of finding a job, he took up swimming and qualified as a coach. Now, he is an inspiration to aspiring customers in Gaza – as a qualified swimming coach who runs his own school. Parents bringing their children to swimming classes for the first time are surprised to see the coach standing on two crutches. But, their doubts turn to confidence when they see his skills in water. 1. Although an amputee, Tatter is able to inspire parents and children to A doubt his qualification B have confidence in swimming C trust his coaching in swimming Special Deal of the Week Discounts of up to 50% for Deal of the Week items. The price is locked for a week. A further discount of 10% is given if purchases is RM200 and above in a single receipt. To make your weekend more meaningful, a complimentary voucher given with the receipt can be redeemed for four pieces of fried chicken at Crispy Chicken Outlet. 2. Based on the advertisement, the Special Deal of the Week will give weekend customers a total of A 60% discount and a complimentary food voucher B 50% discounts and a complimentary food voucher C RM200.00 discount at the Crispy Chicken Outlet Save Trees, Save the environment Cut down on your paper usage by 4.75 per cent just by changing your print margins. Standard Word documents set the print margins at 2.54 centimetres on the top and bottom of the page. Reduce these margins to 1.905 cm and you will save paper, money and more importantly, trees. 3. The main objective of the extract is to encourage people to A use the printer correctly. B measure print margins of paper. C save trees by using less paper. PAPER 1 – PEMAHAMAN 1 hour 30 minutes 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. SPM MODEL TEST
English SPM Model Test 228 DANGER Road is closed due to floods 4. This notice is put up to warn that all road users A that the road is closed to heavy vehicles B are not allowed to use the road without permission C are not encouraged to use the road because of floods Highway hero Driving home in a blizzard, I noticed a vehicle trailing close behind me. Suddenly, my tire blew! I pulled off the road, and so did the other car. A man jumped out from behind the wheel and without hesitation changed the flat. “I was going to get off two miles back,” he said. “But I didn’t think that tire looked good.” 5. The man who helped the narrator with the flat deserves to be called A highway hero B highway mechanic C highway busybody RESERVED Do not remove this notice without permission 6. One cannot sit at the table with this notice because A it is kept for someone else B it is for special customers C it is available only through reservation Keeping a journal helps you use your creativity and improve your writing skills. Writing in a journal on a regular basis has been proven to help you process your thoughts and release your stress on paper to get it out of your mind. There are so many types of journals, such as productivity journals, gratitude journals, relationship journals, and just about any topic you can imagine. 7. The benefits of keeping a journal improves one’s writing skills and A creativity B thought processing C expressions of nonsensical thoughts We are hiring! CREATIVE DESIGNER A creative designer spends a lot of time generating artistic concepts, but there are additional responsibilities that coincide with this job. More specifically, the daily duties of a creative designer include: • Interacting with clients to understand their campaign, goals and desired deliverables • Generating design quotes, layouts and overall presentation • Turning a client’sideasinto a comprehensive creative brief • Thinking creatively to generate visuals that connect with an audience • Using computer-aided design (CAD) and software like InDesign to generate visuals 8. To qualify for the post of Creative Designer, the applicant must A be artistic, creative and communicative in thoughts and presentation B interact with clients comprehensively and convincingly C conduct market research and software visuals
English SPM Model Test 229 Part 2 Questions 9 to 18 are based on the following passage. Read the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question, mark the correct answer A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. ESSEN SPIEL 2023: This year’s Essen Spiel was the biggest in the Germany board game convention’s 40-year history. Almost 200,000 people 0 to the world’s largest tabletop event. Essen Spiel 2023, marking the 40th anniversary of the German board game fair. It cemented its place as the world’s 9 tabletop event with what its organisers claim was the convention’s biggest year to date. 193,000 visitors visited the board game convention held in the eponymous German city from last Thursday, October 5th to Sunday 8th. The event’s increased hall 10 of 62,500 square metres and the more than 1,700 “novelties” exhibited - predominantly board games - it believes that “the biggest Spiel ever took place” in 2023. By way of 11 , US convention Gen Con over the summer, with more than 70,000 visitors. The UK’s largest dedicated tabletop show, UK Games Expo, also set a new attendance record this year with almost 53,000 visitors This year’s Spiel was organised by a fresh team at Merz Verlag, including new managing director Carol Rapp, who took over in November and led a number of changes to the storied game fair, said Rapp. "We changed a lot of things this year to make Spiel even more 12 and appealing, and the number of visitors on all days, as well as the general feedback, shows us that we've done it." Among the shake-ups was a rearrangement of the halls of Spiel’s Messe Essen venue, with the show’s more than 900 13 newly sorted into halls based on their focus on family games, “expert” games, and RPGs, trading card games and miniatures. One question 14 to be resonating above all others: Does playing games make you smart? Yes, says A. Zander from a German association promoting children’s education. “Playing is 15 . ” Whenever we play games, we’re taking part in a learning process. Logical thinking, language skills, concentration, 16 skills and social development can benefit – whether Mathematics, Science or languages can be acquired and deepened through play. Playing is not learning time lost but learning time 17 . It is an inter-generational learning – one has to learn rules, work out tactics, plan ahead. For example, the board game Weimer The Fight For Democracy appears to offer plenty of 18 for use in history class. ‘What we learn with joy, we learn more deeply, the yield is greater.’ (Source: Internet and The Star, Oct 2023) 0. A flocked B flock C flocking D flocks 9. A principle B lead C foremost D former 10. A spaces B space C spaced D spacing 11. A compare B contrast C compared D comparison 12. A accessible B open C reaching D understood 13. A exhibit B exhibits C exhibitors D exhibitions
English SPM Answers 239 1 CHAPTER Short Texts (MCQs) SPM - based Practices Advertisement 1. C 3. B 2. C 4. A Dialogue 1. A 3. A 2. C 4. A Instructions/Manual 1. B 3. A 2. C 4. B Notice/Signs 1. B 3. A 2. C 4. B News Report 1. B 3. C 2. B 4. B Factual Texts 1. B 3. A 2. C 4. B 2 CHAPTER Multiple-Choice Cloze SPM - based Practices PRACTICE 1 1. B 6. A 2. C 7. C 3. B 8. A 4. B 9. A 5. C 10. D PRACTICE 2 1. D 6. B 2. B 7. A 3. A 8. A 4. B 9. D 5. C 10. C PRACTICE 3 1. B 6. C 2. D 7. C 3. B 8. C 4. A 9. B 5. A 10. A PRACTICE 4 1. D 6. C 2. C 7. D 3. B 8. A 4. A 9. B 5. C 10. B PRACTICE 5 1. A 6. B 2. B 7. C 3. C 8. A 4. D 9. C 5. B 10. B 3 CHAPTER Longer Texts SPM - based Practices PRACTICE 1 1. B 5. A 2. A 6. D 3. B 7. D 4. D 8. D
English SPM Answers 240 PRACTICE 2 1. D 5. A 2. C 6. D 3. D 7. A 4. D 8. B PRACTICE 3 1. D 5. A 2. D 6. C 3. C 7. A 4. D 8. B PRACTICE 4 1. A 5. C 2. A 6. D 3. D 7. D 4. B 8. A PRACTICE 5 1. D 5. A 2. D 6. D 3. C 7. B 4. B 8. A PRACTICE 6 1. B 5. C 2. A 6. A 3. A 7. D 4. A 8. B PRACTICE 7 1. B 5. D 2. C 6. C 3. C 7. D 4. C 8. B 4 CHAPTER Gapped Text SPM - based Practices PRACTICE 1 1. D 2. C 3. A 4. H 5. B 6. F PRACTICE 2 1. H 2. C 3. F 4. G 5. B 6. E PRACTICE 3 1. C 2. E 3. A 4. F 5. H 6. B PRACTICE 4 1. A 2. G 3. D 4. F 5. B 6. E PRACTICE 5 1. C 2. F 3. E 4. A 5. H 6. B 5 CHAPTER Matching and Information Transfer SPM - based Practices PRACTICE 1 1. A 5. rainforest 2. E 6. cave 3. D 7. pristine 4. F 8. orchestra PRACTICE 2 1. A 5. species 2. D 6. treasures 3. B 7. electronics 4. F 8. vacation
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