SPM KSSM Form Zeti Aqmar Alpikri Ch’ng Teik Peng ENGLISH 5 Practice Makes Perfect! Intensive Topical Practices SPM-Oriented Questions Incorporates HOTS 1 Set of Assessment Test Complete Answers CEFR - Aligned SPM Format Based on THE LATEST
contentS Practice 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 1 – 9 ◆ Tips and Techniques Practices 1 – 4 Practice 2 Multiple-Choice Cloze 10 – 16 ◆ Tips and Techniques Practices 1 – 6 Practice 3 Longer Texts 17 – 32 ◆ Tips and Techniques Practices 1 – 6 Practice 4 Gapped Text 33 – 38 ◆ Tips and Techniques Practices 1 – 7 Practice 5 Matching & Information Transfer 39 – 51 ◆ Tips and Techniques Practices 1 – 8 Practice 6 Short Communicative Message (Email) 52 – 58 ◆ Tips and Techniques Practices 1 – 6 Practice 7 Guided Writing (Essay) 59 – 67 ◆ Tips and Techniques Practices 1 – 8 Practice 8 Extended Writing 68 – 74 ◆ Tips and Techniques Practices 1 – 8 SPM MODEL TEST 75 – 84 Answers A1 – A12
1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. Part 1 of the SPM English 1119/1 paper requires students to answer eight multiple-choice questions based on the short texts given. This set of questions aims to test students’ understanding of the given material. The short text types include: News reports Advertisements Notices/Signs Instructions/ Manuals Short Texts Factual Texts Dialogues Guidelines: 1. Skim through the short text and identify a few key words to get the gist of it. 2. Read the question and all the options to understand what the question is asking. 3. Look for the key words of the question in the short text. 4. Once you are able to find similar key words in the short text, you are not far from the answer as the answer is normally somewhere around the key words. 5. Choose the correct answer. Marks allocated : 8 marks PART 1 Short Texts (MCQs) Practice READING 1 Tips and Techniques
© Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. 2 English Form 5 Part 1 Short Texts (MCQs) PRACTICE 1 Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet. In the event that you are trapped in the lift, you should: • press the alarm bell button until you receive a response • wait for assistance • Do not try to force the doors open as this would only cause further complications and delays 1. Which of the following statements is true? A Before you’re trapped, press the alarm. B Wait for help before opening the doors. C Forcing doors open won’t speed up help. Get a complimentary iRobot Glass Cup set worth RM88 with the purchase of any specific models. Ease your cleaning routine with iRobot Vacuum today! It makes cleaning effortless, making it easier for you to focus on everything else. Valid from 20 Nov till 31 Dec 2024. Shop now at iRobot official store or visit the nearest warehouse. 2. What does the advertisement say about the robot vacuum? A You can multitask while using the vacuum. B Only the online store offers the promotion price. C With every iRobot Vacuum purchase, you get a Glass Cup set. Since 1999, Putrajaya has been Malaysia’s administrative and judicial city. Aside from that, it also has buffet treats for fun things to do and places to take pictures. It’s home to several truly remarkable structures and monuments, as well as some beautiful parks and an oasis. The city is only a 20-minute train ride from Kuala Lumpur. This city is definitely worth a visit for everyone. 3. Visitors are drawn to Putrajaya because of its A buffet restaurant. B amazing architectures. C proximity to Kuala Lumpur. Cheong: I have a favour to ask. Is it all right if I stay at your house for a while today? Malik: I don’t see why not. Sure. What happened? Cheong: Thanks. My parents have meetings in the afternoon today. So, they can’t pick me up as usual. Malik: No problem. I’ll call my mother later to let her know I’m having a friend over. Cheong: I’m sorry for troubling you. Malik: No, you’re not. We love having guests! And we treat our guests to delicious snacks. 4. From the dialogue, we can conclude that A Cheong feels bad staying at Malik’s house. B Cheong’s parents will be late to pick him up. C Cheong needs to spend a few days at Malik’s house.
3 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. English Form 5 Part 1 Short Texts (MCQs) FLOOD PREPAREDNESS 1. Pay attention to information via the radio, television & from government agencies/ flood operations centres. 2. Know the location of the nearest evacuation / relief centre. 3. Have enough food stock and an emergency kit ready. 4. Make sure everyone in the family knows what to do in an emergency. 5. Move valuables, furniture and dangerous materials to higher ground. 6. Turn off the electrical, water, and gas supply. 5. Which of the following is true about the checklist? A Ensure that the emergency kit contains medical supplies. B People should always monitor local news to stay up-to-date. C Before a flood occurs, people must relocate to higher ground. UK – The National Marine Aquarium has officially welcomed Heidi, an olive ridley turtle rescued in 2018 from the Maldives. He was initially rescued from an entangled fishing net and had spent four years at the Olive Ridley Project, the first veterinarian-led turtle rescue centre in the Maldives, where he underwent surgery and rehabilitation. His injuries were so severe that his front left flipper was amputated and he has no movement in his front right flipper. He is still able to move around using his back legs. Since he is ineligible to be released back into the wild, he will spend the rest of his life in the largest display of sea life with other marine animals. 6. From the extract, we know that Heidi A could not hunt for his own food. B had his two front flippers amputated. C was injured due to a net entanglement. Wanted: Female participants Receive up to RM1000 per month! Receive up to RM30 per survey! This December, we are looking for new female participants for a marketing research company in Malaysia. Receive wonderful rewards in return for your valuable feedback. Register as participant at www.msiamarket.com today. 7. Which of the following is true about the advertisement? A Participants can earn monetary rewards. B Participants will get RM1000 each month. C Both men and women can register as participants. Dear customers, Due to circumstances out of our control, there will be no ads or trailers so the movie will start at the time it says on your tickets. Those who arrive late will not be given a refund. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Cinema Management. 8. The message tells customers that A they need to come on time. B they cannot control the ads shown. C they cannot get a refund after buying a ticket.
© Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. 4 English Form 5 Part 1 Short Texts (MCQs) PRACTICE 2 Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet. Wau is among the most recognisable symbols of Malaysian culture. These traditional kites, or “Wau,” are both a cultural icon and an important piece of Malaysia’s cultural heritage. Seeing a Wau being crafted is a completely different experience from seeing one of these birds fly through the sky, which is truly awe-inspiring and amazing. Even in modern times, people in Kelantan and Terengganu often fly kites, especially when it is harvest time. 1. Which of the following is true about the extract? A Wau is a part of Malaysian culture. B Wau marks the harvest season in Kelantan. C Wau is differently crafted for it to fly in the air. #traveloka Photography Contest Love taking photos? In conjunction with the 51st Anniversary of Tourism Malaysia, we invite you to take part in a #traveloka photography competition organised by Tourism Malaysia and stand a chance to win cash prizes worth up to RM20,000. Concept: Colourful Malaysia Categories: Camera & SmartPhone Duration: 1-31 August You just need to share photos on your Instagram account. Make sure your account is set to PUBLIC. 2. What does the advertisement say about the contest? A Winners will win RM20,000 cash prizes. B It celebrates Tourism Malaysia’s anniversary. C The photos taken will become public property on Instagram. NO SMOKING ZONE Upon conviction, a fine not more than RM10,000 or imprisonment not more than 2 years. The university is committed to providing a campus environment that is free from any smoking practices and declares the entire campus area to be a smoking-free area. Work together for smoke-free environments 3. The followings are true about the poster, except A if found guilty, the offender may need to pay a hefty fine. B the university has designated space to smoke on the campus. C everybody on the campus has to cooperate to create a smoke-free area. Robert Lawerence (RL) Stine is often referred to as “the Stephen King of children’s books,” He wrote series of scary books for children called Goosebumps and Fear Street. In other words, his books have scared the living daylights out of kids for a long time. Stine had a lot of different jobs before he started writing books for young adults. He wrote joke books. He even made colouring books! He also wrote comics about Bazooka Joe that came in bubble gum packs. Who knew the guy who gave children nightmares also wrote those silly comics?
5 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. English Form 5 Part 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 4. The extract shows that RL Stine A produced funny bubble gum packs. B is often confused with Stephen King. C wrote many scary books for young adults. Jim: Mom, I can’t seem to find my socks anywhere. Where are they? Mom: They’re in your drawers. I told you to organise your things better. Jim: I still can’t find it. Are you sure they’re here? Mom: Look again, Jim. I’m sure they’re there. Don’t make me come in there! Jim: Oh, yes. Found it. It’s in a different drawer. 5. From the dialogue, we know that A Jim is a messy person. B Jim is careless with his things. C Jim’s mom helped him clean his room. Notice Tesco Co. Management bears no responsibilities or liability for any loss of life or personal injury to any person(s) or for any loss, theft, or damage whatsoever or howsoever caused to any person’s vehicle or property that occurs in the premises. The parking of vehicles on the premises is at the owner’s risk. 6. The purpose of the notice is to A advise people not to park on the premise. B inform people that the management is not liable for any potential problems. C warn visitors that their property may be damaged while parked at the premise. STEPS TO REDEEM WARRANTY & FREE GIFT 1. Purchase at participating dealer outlets only. 2. Go onto our website and fill in the form with your details. 3. You will receive an email within 3 working days for verification purposes. 4. After verified, the free gifts will be delivered to you within 14 working days 7. Which of the following statements is true? A Free gift will arrive 14 days after verification. B Free gift can be redeemed anywhere at any outlet. C Buyers must email the form within 3 working days. We know that certain fears can cause negative stress. However, fear is healthy for us. It warns us of danger and helps us stay alive. But what about the people who seek out fear? Even playing peek-a-boo as a baby prepares our bodies to be surprised. It can be exhilarating. We look for fear in many ways. As adults, we might ride roller coasters, watch slashers or scary movies, and go skydiving. But why do we want to feel this way? Researchers think that “even though fear itself may be unpleasant, recreational fear is not only fun—it may be good for us.” 8. According to the text, people look for fear because A they want to have fun. B they want to be prepared for a surprise. C experiencing fear is good for our body.
© Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. 6 English Form 5 Part 1 Short Texts (MCQs) PRACTICE 3 Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet. The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) agrees that water can be drunk directly from the tap. However, tap water should be drunk as the last resort. Most tap water is treated with chlorine, which kills any bacteria present in the water. Therefore, you should leave it for a minute to allow the chlorine to evaporate before drinking it. Pipe water might be contaminated along the way to your house when there are pipe leaks or upgrading works. Therefore, people might get sick if they drink the polluted tap water. 1. What is the main idea of the short text above? A It is safe to drink tap water. B Drinking tap water involves some risk. C It is not safe to drink tap water. The book, “True Love At First Sight”, written by Colleen Ballinger, with illustrations by Kristine Stewart, is a touching, sweet, and beautifully illustrated little book to help explain love to young children. It’s a heart-warming read. The author cleverly renders the intangibility of love and connection as a visible analogy that makes a considerable impact on young children. The illustrations are soft, warm-coloured, and gentle, perfectly suiting the text. This little book is perfect as a gift for young kids, and it is especially lovely for bedtime reading! 2. Which of the following statements is wrong about the book? A Colleen Ballinger and Kristine Stewart are the authors of the book. B Young kids can understand this book easily because it uses illustrations to explain the intangibility of love and connection. C Young kids are encouraged to read the book before they sleep. Major forest types in Malaysia include lowland dipterocarp forest, hill dipterocarp forest, upper hill dipterocarp forest, oak-laurel forest, montane ericaceous forest, peat swamp forest and mangrove forest. In addition, there are also smaller areas of freshwater swamp forest, heath forest, forest on limestone and forest on quartz ridges. The forests in Malaysia are mostly dominated by trees from the Dipterocarpaceae family, hence the term ‘dipterocarp forests’. The dipterocarp forest occurs on dry land just above sea level to an altitude of about 900 metres. 3. Which statement below is true about dipterocarp forests? A All forests in Malaysia are above sea level to an altitude of about 900 metres. B All forests in Malaysia are dominated by trees from the Dipterocarpaceae family. C Most of the forests in Malaysia are dipterocarp forests. Edible birds’ nests are among the most expensive foods on the planet costing. Made as much as $4,500 per pound from the saliva of cave-dwelling birds called swiftlets, these nests are dangerous to harvest, laborious to prepare and according to traditional Chinese medicine, have a long list of health benefits. However, science cannot yet explain the healing powers attributed to the soup. In other words, the medicinal value of birds’ nests is still uncertain due to the lack of scientific research on their medicinal properties. 4. What is the main purpose of this statement? A To explain to the readers how birds’ nests are made and prepared. B To tell the readers the health benefits attributed to birds’ nests. C To tell the readers that there is no way to know if birds’ nests are really worth the high price.
7 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. English Form 5 Part 1 Short Texts (MCQs) Arshad: I’ve been thinking about going camping in the wild. What do you say? Firdaus: Not a bad idea. I’m up for it. I’m tired of loitering around malls and movie theatres on the weekends. Do you have a location in mind? Arshad: How about Gunung Jerai? It’s relatively remote - about a threehour drive from the town. We can camp on a small hillock overlooking the backwaters of a dam. It’s picturesque. Firdaus: Cool! It sounds like a good plan! 5. What does Firdaus mean when he said “It sounds like a good plan!” A He means that Arshad and him should plan the camping together. B He means that he agrees with Arshad’s suggestion. C He means that Arshad should start planning for the trip immediately. SINGAPORE – An 80-year-old man, his 66-year-old wife, and their 45-year-old son, died following an incident in the elderly couple’s flat in Lakeside on Thursday. The elderly man reportedly fell in the shower, and he and his wife are believed to have been electrocuted when she rushed in to assist him. Their son, who went to visit them, is understood to have been electrocuted too when he tried to revive them. 6. Which of the following statements below is incorrect? A The couple and their son died in the tragedy. B The couple died while their son was injured in the tragedy. C The woman was electrocuted as she wanted to assist her husband who fell in the shower room. NUST University Full-Time Lecturer We are looking for lecturers with the following specialisations: • Accounting • Economics • Statistics • Computer Science Responsibilities: • Teach and supervise students • Develop,review and update all learning materials in compliance with the syllabus and curriculum • Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and assessments Requirements: • The candidates must possess Master’s or Doctorate qualifications in the areas of specialisations with at least 4 years of experience in teaching and related industry. • Good command of the English language Please send your resume to [email protected] 7. Which of the following statements is correct? A Lecturers with various specialisations are needed by NUST University. B The lecturers only have to teach and supervise the students. C Fresh graduates can apply for the position. Notice of Postponement The International Construction Week (ICW), which was scheduled on 23rd– 25th December 2023 will be postponed to 13th June – 15th June 2024 in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Besides, the International Construction Transformation Conference (ICTC), the main conference of the ICW, will be moved to 14th – 15th June 2024. The venue of the event will remain at CCEC, KL. Thank you for your support and understanding. Stay safe and healthy. For more information, please visit www.icw.com.my 8. People who read this notice should know that A The venue for the International Construction Week and the International Construction Transformation Conference has been changed. B The date for the International Construction Week remains the same while the date for the International Construction Transformation Conference has been changed. C The dates for the International Construction Week and the International Construction Transformation Conference have been changed.
© Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. 8 English Form 5 Part 1 Short Texts (MCQs) PRACTICE 4 Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet. Located in an old warehouse, Noma is the birthplace of “new Nordic” cuisine, which relies solely on ingredients available in the region. Dinner at the restaurant will start with a whole kohlrabi, filled with its fermented juice and pierced with a straw so that it looks and tastes like a coconut drink. The meal will then proceed through aebleskivers –a traditional Danish kind of fritter—brushed with a special sauce, and end with a dessert of potato, almond, and plum purée. It sounds wacky, but somehow the restaurant crew manages to make it delicious. 1. What information can readers get from reading the advertisement above? A The direction to Noma. B The types of food available at Noma. C The preparation methods of aebleskivers. What is an N95 mask? It is a filtering facepiece respirator. The “N” stands for “Non-Oil”. In other words, if no oil-based particulates are present, then you can use the mask in the work environment. Other masks ratings are R (resistant to oil for 8 hours) and P (oil proof). In addition, the “95” means that the masks have a 95 per cent efficiency. Masks ending in a 99 have a 99 per cent efficiency while masks ending in 100 are 99.97 per cent efficient. 2. Peter is working at a hospital. What type of masks should he use? A Masks with the rating of N. B Masks with the rating of R. C Masks with the rating of P. RANTAU PANJANG: Police today urged those with urgent needs to cross the border to Thailand and vice-versa to do so legally. Kelantan police chief Deputy Commissioner Datuk Muhammad Sharil said the borders between both countries were still off limits due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “I urge Malaysians to adhere to the rules strictly and not be caught for entering the neighbouring country illegally. If you have to travel to Thailand due to urgent matters, you must use the legal routes instead of the illegal jetties,” he told the reporters. 3. From the news report, we know that A the borders between Thailand and Malaysia were closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. B people can use the jetties as well as the legal routes to go to Thailand. C people from Kelantan can enter the neighbouring country legally if they have urgent matters to deal with. BFT Car Service Centre We are looking for a Senior Car Mechanic Job description: • Diagnose and conduct major and minor repairs on vehicles. • Conduct periodic maintenance on vehicles. • Provide services for car air-conditioners and tyres. To succeed in this role, we will need you to have: • At least 6 years of related working experience • Experience in Japanese car repairs • Ability to handle various tools Benefits: • Basic salary up to RM5000 • Additional RM500 allowance if you can provide services for car air conditioners • Additional RM500 allowance if you can provide tyre services. Please call Mr Wong at 011-24206052 for enquiries. 4. Which of the following statements is wrong? A A candidate is less likely to get the job if he or she has only 5 years of related working experience. B A successful candidate can earn more than RM 5000 per month if he or she is able to provide services for car air conditioners and tyres. C A candidate needs to have experience in repairing Japanese cars and Continental cars to secure the job.
9 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. English Form 5 Part 1 Short Texts (MCQs) Century Square Shopping Mall Parking Rates Monday to Sunday The first hour or any part thereof RM3 Every subsequent hour or any part thereof RM1 Maximum charge per day RM30 Lost ticket RM80 1. Vehicles are parked solely at customers’ own risk. The management is not responsible for any loss or damage caused to the vehicles and their accessories. 2. Vehicles parked at unauthorised places will be clamped and a fine of RM100 will be imposed. 3. No overnight parking. 4. A maximum of 15 minutes for passing through the electric barriers. 5. When customers park their cars at the car park, the customers should realise that A they have the right to ask the management to pay for any loss or damage caused to their vehicles. B they have to pay RM4.50 if they park their cars there for 2 hours and 30 minutes. C they have to pay RM5 if they park their cars there for 2 hours and 30 minutes. To [email protected] From [email protected] Subject Tourette Syndrome Dear Guo Han, My cousin has been diagnosed with Tourette syndrome lately. Her first symptoms appeared at the beginning of the year. Her first tic was eye-blinking - a very typical first motor tic for many Tourette patients. Her condition was getting worse when she started to show other muscle tics such as sniffing, head turning, and shoulder shrugging. After a few months, she began to experience vocal tics - a small “uh” sounds, followed by throat clearing, slight grunting noises, and other involuntary vocal sounds. I feel really sorry for her. What can I do to help her? Your friend, Mohammad 6. The following statements are the main reasons why Mohammad wrote an email to Guo Han, except A Mohammad wanted to explain to Guo Han what Tourette syndrome is. B Mohammad wanted to inform Guo Han that he was sad because his cousin had been diagnosed with Tourette syndrome. C Mohammad wanted to ask for advice from Guo Han. Positioned adjacent to the outdoor theme park, the Tocils is designed to be one of the most luxurious hidden gems in Malaysia. All the suites feature an in-room private steam bath and luxurious Greek Calacatta marble bathroom fixtures. The latest one-touch technology allows you to control your room with a simple push of a button. The Tocils is the only hotel in Malaysia that has received the prestigious 5-star rating from the Forbes Travel Guide for two consecutive years (2019 – 2020). 7. Which statement below is not the selling point of the hotel? A You can command your room with the latest one-touch technology. B It is positioned adjacent to the outdoor theme park. C It is one of the swankiest hidden gems in Malaysia. 11.11 started as a day to celebrate singlehood. The practice of celebrating singlehood on the 11th of November was started by a group of male students at Nanjing University in 1993. The reason why they chose the 11th of November was that 11.11 represents four singles. 11.11 became a mega sale day when e-commerce companies in China decided to turn it into a highlight campaign day. The celebration extended to Southeast Asia and Malaysia later on, and it became the shopping spree extravaganza we know today. 8. Which of the statements below is correct about the text? A The male students at Nanjing University celebrated singlehood on the 11th of November because 11.11 represents two couples. B People did not go on a shopping spree online on the 11th of November initially. C 11.11 is only celebrated in China.
75 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. Dear valued customers, Jam Mall welcomes any feedback and complaints regarding the services and facilities that we provide, with the aim of ensuring better quality services and facilities in the future. Please feel free to drop your feedback and complaints in the boxes available throughout the premises. Your feedback and complaints are highly appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, The Management of Jam Mall 1. What is the purpose of the message? A To request feedback from customers B To inform customers of the quality of services C To explain how to leave feedback to the management We are Hiring! Accountant (full-time) ✱ Must at least have a Diploma in Accounting or relevant ✱ Have at least 1-year experience ✱ Able to use Microsoft Office and have documentation skills ✱ Hardworking & responsible ✱ Reside in Penang for ease of work ✱ Possess own transport is a bonus ✱ Eager to learn new things Drop your resume & portfolio here [email protected] 2. Which of the following is true about the advertisement? A Applicants must live in Penang. B Inexperienced applicants can apply for the job. C Applicants must bring the necessary documents. Clothing Drive It’s time to go through your closets and donate your gently used clothes and shoes. They’ll be used around the city to help those less fortunate. For more info contact Mdm Ika: 011-333444555 DONATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL JULY 20TH SMK Tawau III is collecting gently used shoes and clothing for donation. 3. This advertisement tells us A donation will be collected all around the city. B the underprivileged will get donations on July 20th. C the clothes you donate should still be in good shape PAPER 1 1 hour 30 minutes Part 1 [8 marks] Questions 1 to 8 Study the information carefully are based on the given stimuli and choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark your answer on the answer sheet. SPM Model Test 100
English Form 5 Assessment Test © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. 76 Try these research-proven tips for reducing stress and improving well-being: • Browse through old photos of friends, family, and pets on your phone. It can boost relationships and happiness. • When you need to feel loved, look at photos. Reminiscing with photos brings us back to happier times. • Create a funny photo album. Silly old images can release endorphins, which can reduce stress. • Hang pleasant photos in your home. Having physical copies ofreal photosin yourroom, office, or house enhances feelings of social bonding. 4. What do the tips say about old photos? A Old photos remind us that we are loved. B Seeing old photos can strengthen our memories. C Looking at old photos can help us meet new people. SEREMBAN: Police arrested a woman in an apartment in Rawang, Selangor, on December 16th for allegedly stealing a gold bracelet in order to pay off her boyfriend’s car loan. The 22-year-old woman, admitted to stealing the gold bracelet from a jewellery shop in Port Dickson on Dec 7, before escaping in a Perodua Alza car. The bracelet estimated be worth RM15,000 was successfully recovered from a pawn shop by the police. 5. Which of the following statements is true? A The woman stole the bracelet on Dec 16th. B The police retrieved the bracelet at a pawn shop. C The woman paid off the car loan with the bracelet. Dear Premani, I won’t be able to make it to the end-of-year party tonight. I had to go to my aunt’s house with my family due to an emergency. So, you'll need to figure out how you're going to get to the party and make the necessary transportation arrangement later. I'm so sorry for causing you trouble. Love, Priya 6. According to the email, Priya A is troubled by Premani’s family. B will have to go to Premani’s aunt’s house. C needs alternative transportation to the party. End-Of-Year Promotion 20-31 December Come visit our showroom to explore natural wood furniture with unique signature of grains. We are open daily as usual from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. **Discount applied to second item of equal or lesser value. JOM MODERN HOME BUY 1 GET 1 50% OFF 7. Which of the following statements is true? A Students can only borrow books until 13th November. B Mdm. Faridah will contact students who have any problems. C The library will update its book collection during the library closure. THIRTEEN LIVES The movie “Thirteen Lives”, which is based on the true story of the 2018 Thai cave rescue, is a perfect match of director and material. The movie does a good job of showing how the rescue of 13 boys was a collective effort by volunteers from around the world. The movie doesn’t forget that the heroic actions of the divers wouldn’t have been possible without the help of local villagers and other volunteers from all over the world. 8. The following statements are true about the movie, except A the movie is based on a real event. B the locals provide great help in rescuing the boys. C the divers were the real heroes in rescuing the boys.
English Form 5 Assessment Test 77 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. Part 2 [10 marks] 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 answer sheet. A Cry for Help It had been raining (0) all day. Axel went for his usual evening run nonetheless, wearing his raincoat. He goes for a run at five every day, rain or (9) . It was only 5:30 p.m. that day, but the sky was already very dark. Huge trees on either side of the road made the route appear much darker. The rain wasn’t extremely heavy, so Axel was able to keep running without losing (10) . While he was running, he suddenly heard a groan. He (11) the area for the source of the noise. There was utter (12) and the road was empty. Axel resumed his run. After a few steps, he heard another whimpering sound. Once more, he halted. Puzzled, he shouted, ‘Hello? Anybody there?’. He waited for a while, but still, there was nothing. He started to feel nervous and continued running. Not even a metre later, he heard a grunt and a cry for (13) . This time, he was (14) that someone was in trouble. He called out to the voice again. Then, he heard a loud splash of water. He sprinted towards the drain by the roadside. Sure enough, there was a person in the drain. He was (15) under his motorcycle. Without wasting any time, Axel quickly helped remove the motorcycle and pulled the man out of the drain. The man was (16) from his head and leg. Axel (17) the man to the side of the road, where he hurriedly called for an ambulance and attempted to stop the man’s bleeding. Axel stayed with the man until help arrived and accompanied him to the hospital. Fortunately, the man only (18) minor injuries, which was a relief to Axel. After regaining consciousness an hour later, he thanked Axel for his assistance. 0 A all B full C half D some 9 A sun B shine C cloud D wind 10 A view B sight C clarity D visibility 11 A scanned B scoured C skimmed D browsed 12 A noise B peace C silence D calmness 13 A help B alarm C distress D warning 14 A certain B absolute C resolute D undoubted 15 A caught B trapped C detained D confined 16 A wounded B injured C leaking D bleeding 17 A took B hauled C dragged D transported 18 A endured B retained C sustained D contained
English Form 5 Assessment Test © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. 78 Part 3 [8 marks] 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 answer sheet. On our way from Victoria Falls to the Ngamo Plains, an elephant-laden grassland where diminishing acacia woodlands meet the parched stretch of the Kalahari sands, we rattled out of Dete Station towards the north-eastern frontier of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park. There were twelve of us, including nine tourists, two engineers, and a safari guide on the custom-built, private train. Standing on one foot and leaning out of the side of the train, I squinted into the midday sun and took a sip of water in an effort to get a closer look at a colourful bird perched on a wire. A fellow traveller’s camera was fully zoomed in. We spotted flashes of electric blue, a somewhat big beak, and a massive head, but the lighting prevented us from making a certain identification. We kept debating while the train sped ahead, leaving our target far behind. Could it have been a kingfisher? Perhaps some kind of woodpecker? One of the train engineers overheard our pointless speculation and correctly identified the bird as a lilac-breasted roller. Satisfied with the answer, I crossed the bird off my list and was able to relax. The Elephant Express, a one-car train that can carry up to 22 passengers, may seem like an unusual safari vehicle, but it actually provides a unique safari experience. An element of surprise and delight is added to the experience when travellers stumble upon magnificent creatures by chance, rather than actively seeking them out in a 4x4 or on foot. We hadn’t gone very far from Dete Station when the engineers slowed down and pointed to the right. There was a troop of baboons that swarmed the park’s entrance. There must have been more than 100 enormous baboons running about and body-slamming one another. On the rest of the roughly 80 km journey, we had to slow down several times for families of elephants and herds of kudu to cross the tracks. We also stopped to observe giraffes grazing in the canopy, while zebras and steenbok fed on the undergrowth. More lilac-breasted rollers were seen, along with a large group of Southern Ground Hornbills. We also spotted a brown-hooded kingfisher and were fortunate to hear the cry of a grey go-away bird just moments before we caught sight of it. Our small train came to a complete halt. As we waited for animals to appear on the open sides of the railcar, Vusa Ncube, a resident of the nearby Ngamo community and our main safari guide, gathered us together. A tree to the left of the railroad tracks had a wooden plaque that said, “Cecil’s Tree.” Ncube shared the sorrowful story of the illegal killing of a beloved lion in the local area. Poaching has also greatly reduced the rhinos population in Hwange. It is estimated that there are less than a hundred black rhinos left in the area, and that white rhinos have been extinct there for at least 15 years. As a result, the local villages are collaborating with the National Park and the safari to protect the area’s wildlife and promote ecotourism. I remembered my trip in May when US-based adventure travel company Wilderness Travel collaborated with Imvelo to lead a small group of tourists to see Thuza and Kusasa, (Community Rhino Conservation Initiative) CRCI’s first rhinos. Siboe Sibanda, the lodge manager and a resident of Tsholotsho, warmly welcomed us upon our arrival at Camelthorn Lodge. Sibanda ensures that everything runs properly for Camelthorn guests. We visited the Ncube residence, which is the home of the village chief of Ngamo. I noticed the village chief and his wife were wearing T-shirts with designs of rhinos on them. While we sat around a table drinking tea and coffee, Ncube told us a story about how he became really excited when he first saw a rhino when he was a child. He said that the majority of rural kids have never seen a rhino in person. However, in the future, things will be different thanks to the conservation effort. As the Elephant Express headed back to Dete Station, I enjoyed observing the abundant wildlife in Hwange. I truly had a great time. But I do wonder if I will be able to see a rhino crossing the rail tracks the next time I visit. (Adapted from: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20221122-zimbabwes-stunning-80km-safari-train)
English Form 5 Assessment Test 79 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. 19. In paragraph 1, why does the writer use the phrase “we rattle out of Dete Station”? A They had boarded a train. B The train moved too much. C They were noisy on the train. D They went along quite slowly. 20. In paragraph 2, what makes the writer say that the speculation was pointless? A They had been debating for a while. B None of them knew the species of the bird. C Both were showing off their knowledge of birds. D The train engineer recognised the species of bird. 21. In paragraph 3, why did the engineers slow the train down? A To talk about the different animals they saw. B Some of the animals were seen on the tracks. C So that the tourists could enjoy seeing the animals. D To ensure the tourists’ safety when animals were around. 22. From paragraph 4, “Cecil’s Tree” is a tribute to A the local lion. B the sorrowful story. C poaching in the area. D the tree near the tracks. 23. What is one good thing that has come out of poaching rhinos? A The decline in rhinos’ population. B The extinction of the white rhinos. C Ecotourism is widely promoted by safaris. D The communities work together to conserve wildlife. 24. Why have most of the rural kids had never seen a rhino before? A The rhinos were almost extinct. B Many rhinos were kept in safaris. C The area did not have many rhinos. D The first rhinos just arrived in the village. 25. In paragraph 5, how do we know the village chief is enthusiastic of the conservative effort? A He told a story about seeing a rhino for the first time. B He wore T-shirts that had pictures of rhinos on them. C He led the import of the first rhinos in the village. D He wanted the kids to see rhinos in the future. 26. What does the writer’s hope for the future signify? A The efforts to save rhinos are working. B Poaching is successfully eradicated. C Ecotourism is blooming in the area. D More locals supported the conservation effort.
English Form 5 Assessment Test © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. 80 Part 4 [6 marks] Questions 27 to 32 You are going to read an extract below. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A to H) to fit each gap (27 to 32). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. For each question, mark the correct answer (A-H) on your answer sheet. Practical Joke Gone Wrong A sigh escaped from Frida’s lips. Her thumb might be busy scrolling through her social media feed, and yet she still feels bored. It was certainly a long weekend. Her parents had gone to visit her aunt, so she was home alone. (27) It was barely 4 o’clock in the evening. She was not in the mood to do anything. Neither the chores nor the homework. This is a day of rest. She told herself, “No work, zero.” Again, she sighed. Having nothing to do is still incredibly dull. (28) She smirked. She made a phone call to her classmate, Tasya, who is widely acknowledged as the brightest student in the class due to her frequent visits to the library and stacks of borrowed books. (29) That means Tasya won’t be able to see who’s calling her on her caller ID. “Hello.” Frida beamed her signature smile. “Greetings, Miss Tasya Jones. This is the library. It has come to my attention that you have overdue books. Your overdue fine currently amounts to RM48.72. Please bring the books and the necessary payment to the library immediately.” She could hear Tasya’s frantic voice on the other end. Tasya was raving, saying that she had no overdue books. (30) As the call ended, Tasya said she would head to the library immediately to solve the issue. Frida was delighted. Her practical joke was successful. Excited, she called another classmate, Jody. Again, the same practical joke. It was no longer a boring day for Frida. (31) The phone number was unrecognisable. She hesitantly picked it up. “Hello, is this Miss Frida?” a woman asked. “Y-yes.” Frida replied. Two people reported receiving a call from this number yesterday with regards to an overdue book, and our system has now flagged your number as suspicious. Nothing about this is funny, Miss Frida. This is a very serious situation. The library has decided to ban you for three months as a result of the prank, and we want you to submit an apology letter. If you do not comply, I will have to bring this matter up with your parents.” Frida turned completely pale. (32) The next thing she knew, her phone was buzzing with messages from Tasya and Jody. They were both really upset with her. What had she done? A An unexpected phone call came in the next morning for Frida. B Then, an idea popped into her head. C She thought of various ways to pass her time but came up with nothing. D She spent the entire afternoon resting on the sofa in various positions. E Plus, Frida was positive that Tasya did not have her number because she had never given it to her. F Her parents will not take this lightly and there will be repercussions. G She profusely apologised to the librarian and sat still on her bed, her stomach in knots. H Frida tried to hold her giggle as much as she could.
English Form 5 Assessment Test 81 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. Part 5 [8 marks] Questions 33 to 40 are based on the following texts. Read the texts carefully and answer the questions that follow. How Do You Relieve Stress? A Maria When I’m stressed, I write in my journal. Writing down my thoughts and feelings can help me unleash pent-up emotions. It helps me organise my thoughts and control my emotions. I write whatever comes to mind. No one reads my journal, so I can write whatever I want. I just write down everything that comes to mind and think about it later. This is so I can figure out why I’m so stressed and make a plan to feel better. B Tan I find watching movies to be entertaining and helps me deal with stress. I can forget about my problems when I watch a movie because I don’t have to think about anything else while watching. Watching movies helps me get my feelings out. I usually either laugh or cry during a movie. This emotional release can help me feel better and calm me down. C Saleem When I need to let off steam, I always sing. When I sing, I feel happy and energetic. Just hearing the song makes me happy and changes my mood. When I sing at the top of my lungs, I let out a lot of energy, which helps me forget about my problems. I feel happy and refreshed after I belt out a tune or two. If I have extra pocket money, I’ll go to karaoke. However, if I don’t, I’ll just sing in my bathroom at home. D Julie When I’m feeling stressed, I usually talk to someone. No matter if it’s a member of my family or a friend. Most of the time, I talk to my friends about things that make me feel stressed. It’s because they usually have similar experiences and can understand me better than my family. When I share my feelings with my family and friends, they always offer me advice and support, which helps me feel better. E Ravi I work out when I’m stressed. Exercise has been shown to be a great way to deal with stress. I usually do aerobic exercise or just go for a run. It helps me forget about my worries and focus on how my body moves. This makes me feel better and makes the annoyances of the day go away. The focus also brings calmness and clarity. I notice that when I work out, my mood gets better. F Rana Taking a long walk usually helps me. When I’m feeling stressed, I walk away from the source of my stress and keep walking until I can go back. I don’t have to think about the things that are stressing me out when I go for a walk. I try to enjoy my surroundings, like watching the birds or the sky. It helps me clear my mind and stop thinking about whatever or whoever is stressing me out.
English Form 5 Assessment Test © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. 82 Questions 33 to 36 Using the information given, which text (A – F) describes the following statements on relieving stress. For each question, mark your answer on the answer sheet. Statement Paragraph 33. Speaking to someone you trust will help you get the support you need. 34. Being physically active will make you feel happier. 35. Putting your feelings on paper could help you sort out your thoughts. 36. Going outside to enjoy nature can take your mind off things. Questions 37 to 40 Using words from the texts, complete the summary below. Choose no more than one word for each blank. Stress can be a daily struggle for many of us, and finding effective ways to cope with it can be challenging. But don’t worry! Here are some tips to help you relax and feel better. Keeping a journal is a terrific approach to get control over your (37) emotions and let go of any pent-up emotions. You can jot down anything that comes to mind and reflect on it later. If you don’t enjoy writing, perhaps watching a movie will help. Movies are a terrific way to escape from your worries and provide an (38) emotional release, both of which can have a calming effect. Another option is singing your heart out. Singing your favourite songs can give you an instant energy boost and improve your mood. If you prefer to talk things out, chatting with friends or family can help relieve stress. They can give you (39) advice as well as support, and hearing someone else’s point of view can give you a new way to look at things. Don’t forget about exercise! Physical activity has been shown to be a good way to relieve stress, and taking a long walk can be especially helpful to (40) clear your mind. So, the next time you feel stressed, try one of these stress-relieving techniques and see how much better you feel!
English Form 5 Assessment Test 83 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. Question 1 You received an email from your friend, Suraya, asking about your lifestyle. Hi, Today we learn about lifestyle at school. I think I have a healthy lifestyle. I eat a lot of fruits and I hike almost every month. What about you? What kind of lifestyle do you have? Do you like to eat fruits and vegetables too? What do you always do in your free time? Bye! Write an email to your friend in about 80 words in the space provided. Write your answer below. To: Subject: EMAIL [email protected] Healthy lifestyle WRITING 1 hour 30 minutes PAPER 2 Part 1 [20 marks]
English Form 5 Assessment Test © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. 84 Part 2 [20 marks] You must answer this question. Question 2 Your class has been talking about people spending money attending cultural or sports events. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay about this. In your essay, you should write about: • popular cultural or sports events people attend • benefits of attending cultural or sports events • how to spend money wisely use all the notes above and give reasons for your point of view. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. 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 in the space provided. Write the question number in the box at the top of the answer space. Question 3 You see this notice in a magazine. Reviews Wanted! Have you seen a comedy film that you really enjoyed? Tell us about the story and the acting, and why it was funny. Would you recommend the film to others? The best reviews will be published in our next issue. Write your review. OR Question 4 Your teacher has asked you to write a story for the library’s monthly newsletter. The story must begin with the following sentence: As I walked home, I realised I had left ... Your story must include: • description of an unfortunate incident that occured • how it affects you Write your story. OR Question 5 A group of exchange students will visit your school for a week. As the secretary, your teacher has asked you to write a report on the local attractions that might be of interest to the students. In your report, you must: • describe the attractions • describe why they are important to the local people • explain why you think the students will like them Write your report.
A1 © Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. Short Texts (MCQs) Practice READING 1 PRACTICE 1 1. C 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. A PRACTICE 2 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. A PRACTICE 3 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. C PRACTICE 4 1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. B Multiple-Choice Cloze Practice READING 2 PRACTICE 1 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. D 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. C PRACTICE 2 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. D 6. A 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. A PRACTICE 3 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. C ANSWERS
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