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4 . 5 KSSM

Christine Tan
Teo Hwee Bien

1CHAPTER Short Texts (MCQs) 1 Questions on Facts
• SPM Model Question + Answers &
Introduction .................................................... 1 Comments............................................. 18
Tips and Techniques ...................................... 1
SPM Model Question + Answers Questions Involving Inference and
& Comments ..................................................... 2 Deductions on Facts Given in the Passage
SPM Practices................................................... 6
• SPM Model Question + Answers &
A. Advertisements .................................... 6 Comments............................................. 19
B. Dialogue................................................... 7
C. Instructions / Manual ....................... 7 Questions on Use of Language
D. Notice / Signs..................................... 8 • SPM Model Question + Answers &
E. News Report......................................... 8 Comments .............................................20
F. Factual Texts....................................... 9
Questions on Matching, Sentence
Completion & Comparison

• SPM Model Question + Answers &
Comments.............................................. 21

SPM Practices............................................... 22

2CHAPTER Multiple-Choice Cloze 10 4CHAPTER Gapped Text 35

Introduction ................................................... 10 Introduction ...................................................35
Tips and Techniques..................................... 10 Tips and Techniques......................................35
SPM Model Question + Answers & SPM Model Question + Answers &
Comments........................................................... 11 Comments ........................................................36
SPM Practices ............................................... 13 SPM Practices............................................... 38

3CHAPTER Longer Texts 17 5CHAPTER Matching and Information
Transfer 43

Introduction ................................................... 17 Introduction ...................................................43
Tips and Techniques..................................... 17

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Tips and Techniques .....................................43 B. Writing Articles
SPM Model Question + Answers & Tips and Techniques......................... 76
Comments ........................................................44 SPM Model Question + Answers &
SPM Practices.................................................46
Comments .............................................76
6CHAPTER Short Communicative 55 SPM Practices .................................. 78
Message (Email)
C. Writing Reports
Introduction ...................................................55 Tips and Techniques ....................... 80
Tips and Techniques .....................................55 SPM Model Question + Answers &
SPM Model Question + Answers &
Comments ........................................................58 Comments ........................................... 82
SPM Practices .............................................. 59 SPM Practices .................................. 83

7CHAPTER Guided Writing 64 D. Writing Stories
Tips and Techniques........................ . 87
Introduction ...................................................64 SPM Model Question + Answers &
Tips and Techniques ................................... 64
SPM Model Question + Answers & Comments .............................................88
Comments ........................................................65 SPM Practices .................................. 89
SPM Practices .............................................. 66
9CHAPTER Speaking and Listening 92
8CHAPTER Extended Writing 71
Speaking
Introduction ................................................... 71 Introduction ................................................. 92
A. Writing Reviews Tips and Techniques ................................... 92
Tips and Techniques ......................... 71
SPM Model Question + Answers & Part 1
Comments.............................................. 72 ➤ Format................................................. 93
SPM Practices ....................................73 ➤ SPM Model Question + Answers &
Comments ........................................... 94
➤ SPM Practices .................................. 95

Part 2
➤ Format ..................................................97
➤ SPM Model Question + Answers &
Comments.............................................. 98
➤ SPM Practices ....................................99

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Part 3 E. Comparison of Adjectives .......... 126
➤ Format .................................................101 • Extra Practices ........................... 127

➤ SPM Model Question + Answers & F. Adverbs.............................................. 128
Comments............................................ 102 • Extra Practices .......................... 129

➤ SPM Practices .................................. 104 G. Tenses ............................................... 130
• Booklet – Part 1: SPM Model Question • Simple Present Tense ............... 130
Extra Practices .......................... 131
and Answer
• Booklet 2A – Part 2 • Present Continuous Tense ....... 132
• Booklet 2A – Part 3 Extra Practices .......................... 132

Listening • Present Perfect Tense ............. 133
Introduction ..................................................110 Extra Practices .......................... 133
Tips and Techniques .................................. 110
Format ........................................................... 110 • Present Perfect Continuous .... 134
SPM Practices Extra Practices .......................... 134

➤ Practice 1 ........................................... 111 • Simple Past Tense ..................... 135
➤ Practice 2 ......................................... 115 Extra Practices .......................... 136

10CHAPTER Language Focus (Grammar • Past Continuous Tense ............. 137
Extra Practices ........................... 137
and Vocabulary) 118
• Past Perfect Continuous .......... 139
Grammar Extra Practices .......................... 139
Introduction ................................................ 118
Tips and Techniques .................................. 118 • Past Perfect Tense ................... 140
Extra Practices .......................... 140
A. Nouns
• Types of Nouns .......................... 118 • Simple Future Tense ................ 141
• Formation of Plural Nouns ...... 119 Extra Practices .......................... 142
• Extra Practices .......................... 120
• Future Continuous Tense ......... 142
B. Articles ............................................. 121 Extra Practices .......................... 143
• Extra Practices ......................... 121
• Future Perfect Tense .............. 144
C. Pronouns ............................................ 122 Extra Practices .......................... 144
• Extra Practices .......................... 123
• Future Perfect Continuous
D. Adjective ......................................... 124 Tense.............................................. 145
• Extra Practices .......................... 125 Extra Practices .......................... 145

H. Subject-Verb Agreement ........... 146
• Extra Practices .......................... 147

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I. Conjunctions ..................................... 148 Tips and Techniques .................................. 165
• Extra Practices .......................... 149 Useful List of Idioms ............................... 166

J. Prepositions ...................................... 151 • Food Idioms ...................................... 166
• Extra Practices .......................... 152 • Animal Idioms ................................... 167
• Colour Idioms ................................... 168
K. Direct and Indirect Speech ...... 153 • Weather Idioms .............................. 169
• Extra Practices .......................... 156 Common Errors in English ........................ 170
A. Prefixes ............................................. 172
L. Active and Passive Voice............. 157 B. Suffixes ............................................ 173
• Extra Practices .......................... 158
SPM Model Paper .................................... 177
M. Sentences.......................................... 160
• Extra Practices .......................... 160 Answers ...................................................... 189

N. Phrases and Clauses .................... 161 Tapescript ................................................... 216
• Clause ............................................ 162
➤ Extra Practices ..................... 164

Vocabulary
Introduction ................................................ 165

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1CHAPTER SHORT TEXTS (MCQs)

INTROductIon

Part 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 three options given. In this section of the paper,
you will be exposed to information in various text forms like advertisements,
notices, instructions and manuals, dialogues, newspaper reports and other
short texts. You may need to infer, draw conclusions, guess the meanings of
the words or understand the main points of the texts.

Tips and Techniques

1. A wide variety of short texts will be included in this section to test your
understanding:

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Factual texts Short Dialogues
News report Texts
Instructions/
no tices

Notices/signs

2. Read the text carefully. Do not let words that Did you Know
you are unfamiliar with deter you.

3. You may need to guess the meanings of the Dreamt is the only English
words from the given context. word that ends with ‘mt’.

4. Study the stimulus.

5. Pay special attention to all the information given.

6. Read the question.

7. Choose the best answer.

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Chapter 1  English  SPM  Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs)

SPM Model Question and Answer

HOW TO ORDER How to Increase Speed
1. Please collect your table Reading

number. Do you often read aloud in your head when you look
2. Order your food at the at a text? Skip that. This is what slows down your
reading process. To read faster, try word-chunking.
counter. This means reading multiple words at once. This is
3. Pay for your food and get the the key to reading faster.

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 Customers can only order takeaways.
C There is no table service.

The answer is C. Option A is wrong as the Collection bay is only for the collection
of food. Option B is not the answer because you are required to proceed to
the cafeteria for your food. Option C is the answer because the cafeteria does
not serve the food ordered.

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dietician and consultant will work out a plan to suit your needs. Shock your

friends with your totally new figure.

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.

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English  SPM  Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 

50% sale RELOCATION Chapter 1
Everything must go!
Storewide

Only this weekend!

Take an additional 20% if you spend a total of RM 500 in one receipt.

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.

Zikri, congratulations. Let’s Thanks ma, I can’t believe
celebrate your victory tonight. I pulled through.

I knew you can
make it, son.

4. What can you infer about Zikri’s success?
A Zikri faced many obstacles before he could achieve success.
B Zikri owed his success to his mother.
C Zikri was able to succeed by a stroke of luck.

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.

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Chapter 1  English  SPM  Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs)

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 jewelleries. 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.

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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 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.

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English  SPM  Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs)  Chapter 1

PUBLIC NOTICE

The State Library Council wishes to advise all valued readers that the library
will be closed on Tuesday, 18th May 2022 for its annual stocktake.

Please call to confirm status of prior bookings of discussion rooms.
For further clarifications, please call Ana at 07 231 6666 or email
[email protected]

7. Those who have booked discussion rooms
A need to contact Ana.
B have to advise Ana.
C should appeal to Ana.

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 Ana. To advise someone
would mean offering suggestions and appeal means to make a heartfelt
request. In this case it should be to contact.

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.

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Chapter 1  English  SPM  Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs)

-based Practices

For each of the questions in this section, read the question first and then study the
information given to find the best answer. Then, circle the answer A, B or C.
A) ADVERTISEMENT

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• Bunions
• Athlete’s Foot
• Corns and Calluses

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your suffering.

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Call 012-3446654

Address :
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1. 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 interview.

2. Which of the following is not required for the job?
A Able to interact well with others
B Willing to be monitored by others
C Own a vehicle

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B) DIALOGUE Chapter 1

Mum, I can’t wear this dress to the party. Can you imagine what
would happen if my friends see me in this?

Your friends would be taken aback at how gorgeous you look.

Nope, they would laugh their head off.

1. Why does the girl refuse to wear the dress to the party?
A She is not used to wearing a long dress.
B She feels that she will be ridiculed by her friends.
C Her friends do not like her in dresses.

Sudir is now studying very Oh yes, I am glad he
hard after a bad experience managed to pull himself out of
mixing with the children who the bad influence. It is never
likes to hang out at the malls.
too late to start afresh.
Yup, he realizes that adversity
and loss make a man wise.

2. Which of the following best describes Sudir’s experience?
A He gained wisdom through his difficult times.
B He realises that it is better to mix with wiser people.
C He no longer trusts the people he associated with.

C) INSTRUCTIONS/ MANUAL

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.

1. Which of the following is true?
A The Right Fit watch can be used with any smartphone.
B Only compatible smartphones with Bluetooth 4.0 can be used with the Right Fit
watch.

C Right Fit watch works independent of a smartphone.

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Chapter 1  English  SPM  Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs)

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.

2. What should you not do before using the oven for the first time?
A Clean all the utensils for the oven using warm soapy water.
B Clean the inside of the oven and make sure it is completely dry before using.
C Put your oven as close to the wall as possible.

D) NOTICE/ SIGNS . NO DIVING

1. Diving is
A prohibited
B permitted
C refrained

2. Which of the following is true? MINIMUM RM80
A You can only purchase RM80 with this card. FOR CREDIT CARD
B You must buy things worth at least RM80 if you
wish to use the card. PURCHASES

C You must pay an additional RM80 to use this card
when you make purchases.

E) NEWS REPORT

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 Recearch Center 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.

1. 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.

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English  SPM  Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs)  Chapter 1

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.

2. The expression sore thumb means
A An unpleasant situation
B Something noticeable and inappropriate
C A source of shame

F) FACTUAL TEXTS

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% 24.7%

Mobile Fixed
Broadband Broadband

1. 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: https://www.lung.org/blog/covid-masks

2. 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.

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English  SPM  Answers 

Answers

Chapter 1 Short Text (MCQs) 2. B
3. C
Advertisement 4. D
1. B 5. B
2. B 6. B
7. C
Dialogue 8. A
1. B 9. C
2. A 10. B

Instructions/Manual PRACTICE 3
1. B 1. D
2. C 2. A
3. C
Notice/Signs 4. A
1. A 5. D
2. B 6. B
7. A
News Report 8. B
1. C 9. A
2. B 10. D

Factual Texts PRACTICE 4
1. A 1. A
2. B 2. D
3. B
Chapter 2 Multiple-Choice Cloze 4. A
5. D
PRACTICE 1 6. A
7. B
1. D 8. D
2. D 9. B
3. A 10. A
4. B
5. C Chapter 3 Multiple-Choice Cloze
6. B
7. B PRACTICE 1
8. A 1. D
9. D 2. D
10. A 3. C
4. D
PRACTICE 2
1. A

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 English  SPM  Answers Chapter 4 Gapped Text

5. B PRACTICE 1
6. C 1. D
7. A 2. F
8. D 3. E
4. G
PRACTICE 2 5. A
1. A 6. C
2. C
3. D PRACTICE 2
4. B 1. D
5. C 2. F
6. D 3. B
7. D 4. H
8. A 5. G
6. E
PRACTICE 3
1. D PRACTICE 3
2. B 1. D
3. A 2. A
4. D 3. G
5. C 4. C
6. D 5. H
7. D 6. F
8. D
PRACTICE 4
PRACTICE 4 1. C
1. D 2. F
2. D 3. E
3. A 4. A
4. C 5. H
5. B 6. B
6. A
7. C Chapter 5 Matching and
8. D Information Transfer

PRACTICE 5 PRACTICE 1
1. C 1. A
2. B 2. D
3. A 3. F
4. D 4. C
5. B 5. newspaper
6. C 6. rigid
7. C 7. news
8. D 8. autonomy

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