Focus SPM 2022 - English

B Modal Verb Phrases: Used to & Would 3. (a) An PerdaEgnagnlgisahn  SPM   Answers 
Enrichment Exercises (b) a
(c) a (i) a
A 1. Past state (d) a (j) the
2. Past repeated habit/action. (e) a (k) the
3. Past state (f) The (l) The
4. Past repeated habit/action. (g) the (m) the
5. Past state (h) the (n) The
6. Past repeated habit/action. (o) a
7. Past repeated habit/action. (p) the
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B 1. ✓ 2. ✗ 3. ✓ 4. ✓ 5. ✓ Enrichment Exercises
6. ✓ 7. ✓ 8. ✗
A 1. crashes, crashed 6. needs, needed

C Will & Would 2. avoids, avoided 7. sits, sat
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3. waters, watered 8. runs, ran

4. enters, entered 9. eats, ate

5. studies, studied 10. drinks, drank

A 1. ✗ 2. ✗ 3. ✓ 4. ✓ 5. ✗ B 1. crashed 7. need
6. ✓ 7. ✓ 8. ✓ 2. avoids 8. sat
3. waters 9. runs
B 1. will 6. will 4. watered 10. ate
2. would 7. would, will 5. entered 11. drank
3. will 8. will 6. study 12. needed
4. would 9. will
5. will 10. would G Present Continuous Tense and Present Perfect
Tense
D Could, Be able to & Managed to
Enrichment Exercises
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A 1. ✓ 2. ✗ 3. ✓ 4. ✓ 5. ✗ A 1. The boys are watching television in the living
6. ✓ 7. ✓ 8. ✓ 9. ✓ 10. ✓ room.

A 1. could 6. managed to 2. The tiger is hunting for the rabbit in the forest.
2. managed to 7. could 3. The woman is complaining to the customer
3. managed to 8. could
4. could 9. managed to service.
5. managed to 10. managed to
4. The women are talking to each other through
Skype.

5. The man is painting the wall.
6. The workers are washing off the graffiti on the

wall.

E Articles: A, An, The B 1. The factory waste has polluted the river.
2. Deforestation has caused animals to lose their
Enrichment Exercises
habitats.
A 1. a, the 5. A, the
3. Peter and his friend have returned the defective
2. an, the 6. a, the items to the seller.

3. an, the 7. a, a, the 4. The pandemic of Covid-19 has affected the
economy negatively.
4. a, the 8. a, the, the, a
5. The progress of technology has changed our life
B 1. (a) a (d) the completely. Answers
(b) the (e) the
(c) a 6. The inventions of smartphones and the Internet
(f) a have made our life convenient.
2. (a) An (g) the
(b) a (h) The 7. The crime rate has risen because of poverty and
(c) the (i) the unemployment.
(d) the (j) the
(e) a 8. A series of mistakes have cost the company
millions of Ringgits.

C 1. has succeeded 4. has caused

2. has found 5. have climbed

3. has been

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Consequently, he manages to improve his
Answers H Connecting words that show cause: because, as performance.

a result of, because of, due to J Connecting words that express a contrast:

Enrichment Exercises although, despite

A 1. because 5. because of Enrichment Exercises
2. because of 6. because
3. because of 7. because A 1. Despite his broken arm, he decided to join the
4. because 8. because of football match.

B 2. due to the pandemic of Covid-19. 2. Despite knowing the risks, the flood victims
3. as a result of the low demand for flights during refused to leave their houses.

lockdowns. 3. Despite having an exam tomorrow, Jenny stays
4. because of their obsession with fast food. up watching television all night.
5. due to their excessive workload and long working
4. Despite feeling cold, the people do not wear warm
hours. clothes.
6. as a result of the 99% carbon dioxide in the
5. Despite being important, the Internet has many
atmosphere. downsides too.
7. because of a lack of awareness of the importance
6. Despite losing to their opponents in the match,
of recycling among the residents. the players feel happy.
8. due to a lack of contexts for using English to
7. Despite causing many diseases, e-cigarettes are
communicate genuinely. popular among teenagers.
9. as a result of drivers’ negligence and tiredness.
8. Despite being far away from the city, the shop has
I Connecting words that express an effect: so, many customers every day.

consequently, as a result, therefore B 1. Although the Internet is important, many people
do not have access to it.
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2. Although fried chicken is delicious, it is not healthy.
A 1. Tuk-tuks are faster than taxis, so tourists like to 3. Although the book is interesting, it is challenging
take tuk-tuks in Thailand.
to read.
2. The weather is cold, so I wear my warm clothes. 4. Although the dress looks really nice on me, it is
3. A motorbike is dangerous, so my mother does not
too expensive.
allow me to ride a motorbike. 5. Although the service of the hotel is good, it is too
4. The rollercoaster is exciting, so my brother and I
noisy at night.
ride the rollercoaster. 6. Although the cakes and bread of the bakery are
5. The beach is very beautiful, so many tourists visit
delicious and cheap, the hygiene of the bakery is
the beach. poor.
6. The food is delicious, so many people buy the 7. Although the students know the importance of
English, they do not have the motivation to learn
food. the language.
7. I eat too much food, so I feel bloated now. 8. Although Mandarin is an interesting language,
8. Peter has a stomach ache, so he goes to see a many people find it difficult to learn.

doctor. K Possessive nouns, possessive pronouns and

B 2. Jenny falls ill. As a result, she cannot come to possessive adjectives
school.
Enrichment Exercises
3. The area is flooded. Therefore, the school is closed.
4. Covid-19 is raging in the country. Consequently, A 1. The boys’ school bags
2. The children’s books
the government implements Movement Control 3. Marcus’s car
Order. 4. William and Jenny’s house
5. The playground is dirty and dangerous. As a 5. William’s and Jenny’s houses
result, I lodge a complaint with the city council. 6. My father’s mug
6. There are many people on Facebook. Therefore, 7. The geese’s feathers
we can use the social media platform to do 8. The birds’ feathers
business. 9. Dexter’s and Tim’s bikes
7. The have increased the number of staff. 10. Dexter and Tim’s bike
Consequently, the service becomes better. 11. The puppies’ kennel
8. The exam is postponed. As a result, the students
heaved a sigh of relief.
9. The stray dogs can spread many diseases.
Therefore, the enforcement officers catch them.

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B 3. The girls’ dresses PerdaEgnagnlgisahn  SPM   Answers 

4. The girl’s dresses 6. Recognised by everyone, the singer does not like
to go out.
5. Dexter and Bosco’s parents
7. Abusing their son, the couple are arrested by the
6. The boys’ toys police.

7. The child’s pencils 8. Feeling something is not right, the girl leaves the
place immediately.
8. The children’s pencils

9. The students’ teacher M Verbs (to & -ing)

10. The student’s teacher

11. Peter’s and William’s classes
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12. Peter and William’s class

13. Dexter’s and William’s bicycles A Verbs Verbs followed Verbs
followed by by both “to” followed by
14. Dexter and William’s bicycle “to” and “-ing”
“-ing”
15. The girl’s smartphone apply hate
suggest
16. The class’s tables refuse like
practise
17. The classes’ chairs expect love
recommend
18. Lucas’s idea beg remember
keep
19. Peter’s and William’s cars volunteer try
enjoy
20. The sheep’s wool teach prefer
recall
L Participial Phrase
Enrichment Exercises

A 1. removed, removing 8. stood, standing B 1. to board 10. to study

2. alarmed, alarming 9. run, running, 2. advising/ to advise 11. to buy

3. toiled, toiling 10. stolen, stealing 3. to work 12. to exercise/ exercising

4. carried, carrying 11. written, writing 4. playing 13. to play

5. walked, walking 12. bitten, biting 5. to buy 14. to buy

6. caught, catching 13. known, knowing 6. barking 15. polluting

7. felt, feeling 14. read, reading 7. to play 16. to help

B 1. The suspicious man stood at the gate, looking 8. playing 17. seeing
around.
9. to climb 18. to eat/ eating
2. Sammy ran to school as fast as lightning, worrying
that the teacher might punish her for being late. N Before and after

3. The dog stared at the thief, growling ferociously. Enrichment Exercises
4. The hardworking salesman walked from door to
A 1. Jenny goes to buy a pencil before calling her
door, selling his products to people. mother.

5. The girl sits in the café, drinking a cup of coffee 2. The children buy some bananas before feeding
and reading a book. the monkeys.

6. The woman walked up the hill swiftly, carrying a 3. William brushes his teeth before going to bed.
big parcel on her head. 4. Josephine wore some make-up before driving to

C 1. The driver loses control of the car, crashing into the restaurant. Answers
a ditch beside the road. 5. The workers painted the walls before cleaning the

2. The villagers cleared the rubbish from the river, floor.
turning the river into a beautiful recreational place.
B 1. The family sat on the chairs before the waitress
3. Sammy ran to school as fast as lightning, panting came to take orders from them.
profusely.
2. The man walked on the pedestrian pavement
4. The dog barked loudly, scaring away the thief. before a motorbike rammed into him.
5. The hardworking salesman successfully sells
3. There was a storm before the village was flooded.
many products to customers, earning a lot of 4. Peter bought the laptop before there was a

money. discount.
5. Everyone ran out of the house before the house
6. An earthquake hit Indonesia last year, destroying
many buildings and killing thousands of people. collapsed.

D 3. Carrying a gun, the man is arrested by the police. C 1. The children feel thirsty after playing basketball.
4. Walking alone in the dark alley, Jenny feels 2. The girl feels tired after studying in the library.
3. Jenny wins the singing contest after practising
scared.
singing every day.
5. Bitten by the mosquitoes, the children regret
joining the camp in the jungle.

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Perd aEgnagnlgisahn  SPM   Answers ourselves in English, picking up the habit of
reading, listening to English songs and watching
4. The fishermen come home with large catches after English movies.
working on the sea for two weeks. 4. Poverty happens for a lot of reasons such as
little or no access to jobs, violent conflicts, social
5. The man suffers from dry eyes after staring at the inequality and poor education.
screen for too long.
5. Malaysia is a food paradise where you can find
D 1. All students were not allowed to use the toilet countless delicious cuisines such as nasi lemak,
anymore after some naughty students broke the char kuey teow, laksa and satay.
sink.
P Sentences
2. Leena goes to the toilet after Peter spills some
coffee on her dress. Enrichment Exercises

3. William quickly called the ambulance after he saw A 1. She could buy some bread and she could make
a car ramming into a tree. a loaf cake.

4. Mrs Wong called the police after a masked man 2. The bell rang and the music began.
robbed her. 3. I went to the park but I couldn’t find him.
4. Lisa was out of milk so she went to the store.
5. A good Samaritan took Jenson to the clinic after 5. They spoke to him in French but he responded in
a dog bit his leg.
English.
O For example & such as 6. Would you like to go shopping or camping?
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A 1. Peter and his family visited many places in 2. If 5. before
Sarawak. For example, they visited The Cat
Museum and national parks. Besides, they also 3. When 6. After
visited stunning beaches.

2. We should do our part to prevent the spread of
Covid-19. For example, we must clean our hands Q Vocabulary
with soap and water regularly and maintain a
safe distance from people with flu symptoms. Enrichment Exercises
Besides, we must also wear a mask when physical
distancing is impossible and avoid touching our A
eyes, nose and mouth with hands.
Morning
3. Foreign tourists should be aware of some cultural
norms when travelling in Malaysia. For example, 1. The day dawned crisp and clear.
they should touch the hand to the chest to 2. The first rays of sunlight lit up my room, bringing
show respect and use the right hand when
eating. Besides, they should respect the local’s with it new hopes, aspirations and enthusiasm.
religious beliefs and remove shoes before entering 3. The dawn chorus of melodic birdsong drifted in.
houses. 4. The rising sun cast a rosy hue across the morning

4. It is important for us to lead a healthy lifestyle. For sky.
example, we must eat a variety of vegetables and
fruit, have sufficient sleep, exercise regularly and 5. The warm orange sunlight lit up the scene.
reduce the intake of salt and sugar. 6. The just-risen sun shone softly on the city streets,

5. We should do our part to prevent crimes. For bringing with it the commotion of early-morning
example, we must remove valuables from our activity.
cars and close and lock all doors and windows 7. The artistic golden sun painted the dark black sky
before we leave our houses. Besides, we must into a bright blue sky.
keep emergency contacts and install a CCTV
camera. Afternoon

Answers B 1. There are many causes of air pollution such as the 1. The dappled sunlight shone through the trees,
burning of fossil fuels, the heavy use of fertiliser, creating labyrinthine shadows in the park.
the emission of polluting gases from factories and
forest fires. 2. The blue sky was dotted with fluffy white clouds that
drifted lazily in the gentle breeze.
2. There are many ways to maintain good friendship
such as having in-person discussions about our 3. The blazing midday sun shone relentlessly on the
feelings with our friends, establishing boundaries pedestrians.
to respect each other’s privacy, showing other
people respect at all times and being open to 4. The tar roads shimmered in the heat of the scorching
constructive criticism and feedback. midday sun.

3. We can improve our proficiency in English through 5. The sunlit skyscrapers pierced the hot, blue sky.
a number of methods such as surrounding 6. The afternoon sun bathed the buildings in its warm

light.

7. Tiny specks of dust danced in the shaft of afternoon
sunlight that slanted through the window.

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1. The evening sun cast long shadows on the ground. 9. Laughter is the best medicine.
2. The slanting rays of the setting sun gave a warm 10. No man is an island

orange tinge to the sky. D 1. not to judge a book by its cover
3. The sky was ablaze with the fire of the setting sun. 2. Actions speak louder than words.
4. The night sky was aglow with bright city lights. 3. laughter is the best medicine.
5. The pale crescent moon shone like a silvery claw 4. The early bird gets the worm
5. There is no time like the present
in the night sky. 6. time is money
6. We looked up at the blanket of stars that stretched 7. better late than never
8. no man is an island
to infinity. 9. Birds of a feather flock together
7. The small stars were twinkling with light, adorning 10. does not want to put too many irons in the fire

the otherwise lonely night sky. E 1. If you want something done right, you have to do
it yourself
B 1. This house is as clean as a whistle.
2. She is as thin as a rake. 2. Knowledge is power
3. The man sits there like a bump on a log. 3. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
4. I slept like a log. 4. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single
5. The movie is more fun than a barrel of monkeys.
6. Watching the movie was like watching grass grow. step
7. The red shirt made me stick out like a sore thumb. 5. Honesty is the best policy
8. I am so thirsty that my throat is as dry as a bone. 6. God helps those who help themselves
9. He is as strong as an ox. 7. Beggars can’t be choosers
10. This job is as easy as shooting fish in a barrel. 8. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
11. The siblings are as different as night and day. 9. A watched pot never boils
12. The man is as brave as a lion. 10. All good things must come to an end

R Proverbs F 1. a watched pot never boils
2. If you want something done right, you have to do
A 1. Practice makes perfect
2. When the going gets tough, the tough get going it yourself
3. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. 3. All good things must come to an end
4. When in Rome, do as the Romans do 4. knowledge is power
5. There is no place like home 5. honesty is the best policy
6. Two heads are better than one 6. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
7. You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make 7. beggars can’t be choosers
8. a bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
him drink it. 9. god helps those who help themselves
8. If you play with fire, you’ll get burned 10. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single
9. The grass is always greener on the other side
10. You can’t always get what you want. step

B 1. You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make SPM MODEL TEST
him drink it.
Paper 1 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. C
2. If you play with fire, you’ll get burned. 7. A 8. C
3. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Part 1
4. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. 1. B
5. Practice makes perfect 6. C
6. Two heads are better than one
7. The grass is always greener on the other side Part 2 10. C 11. A 12. B 13. D
8. When in Rome, do as the Romans do 9. A 15. D 16. A 17. B 18. C
9. There is no place like home 14. C
10. You can’t always get what you want.
Part 3 Answers
C 1. Don’t put too many irons in the fire 19. A 20. D 21. B 22. C 23. B
2. Don’t judge a book by its cover 24. D 25. C 26. C
3. Time is money
4. There is no time like the present Part 4 29. A 30. F 31. B
5. Actions speak louder than words. 27. C 28. H
6. Better late than never 32. D
7. The early bird gets the worm
8. Birds of a feather flock together

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Part 5 35. D 36. A Many students walk along the road or even cross
39. family the road with their eyes glued to their cell phones. They
33. B 34. F 40. gaming are engrossed in reading or text-messaging rather then
37. entertainment watching out for traffic. Many also jaywalk. Though our
38. critically school is along a very busy road, some students run
across the road to get to the school. They do not use the
Paper 2 pedestrian crossing.

Part 1 Next, many of us are deaf to the world. We listen to
Question 1 our iPods and MP3 players. Thus, we do not hear bicycle
bells or dodge other pedestrians only at the last minute.
Hi, Rashid, Even those on their bicycles or motorcycles are absorbed
in the music playing on their audio players. Students who
Thank you for your mail. Welcome to the neighbourhood. cycle to school should be safety-conscious as accidents
I hope to see you soon I’ll introduce you to my friends involving them is quite high.
and members of our neighbourhood youth club.
The highest number of accidents involve motorcyclists.
Concerning the ground work you saw – it’s the They are the most vulnerable especially when they speed.
installation of recycling storage space. Each house Furthermore, some especially pillion riders do not wear
has its own bin but sometimes these bins overflow. The crash helmets or do not secure the helmets properly. This
garbage lorries collect the recyclables only once a week. is absolute carelessness as the helmets protect the head
So, the association decided to have the facilities built in case of a fall or accident. Make sure the helmet is
for the convenience of the residents. properly secured and that it passes the safety standards.

Hope this satisfies your curiosity. Let’s meet up this Not following the simple dos and don’ts of road
weekend. safety rules is inviting accidents to happen. By having
Bye for now. our attention distracted, we are increasing the risks of
accidents.Tthe causes of accidents on the road are usually
Ravi apathy and indifference. Do not become a road accident
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Part 2

Question 2
Question 4
The environment plays a massive role in the kind of (accept any suitable answer)
person we grow up to be. A healthy environment has
fresh and bacteria-free air and is not the breeding ground Question 5
for diseases.
So, there I was, about to run the finals of the 1500metre
Our environment has suffered significant threats event. I waited anxiously at the starting line. It was no small
in the last few decades. The ever increasing vehicles achievement to reach the finals of this massive event.
and pollution have transformed our environment into
a smoky mess. In the race for advancement, we have Bang! We took off. I felt propelled by some unknown
compromised our natural environment. Large areas of force as I moved past the runners. Soon, I was behind
the forest have been cut down to provide residential the leading runner. I could hear him pant as he struggled
places, paper and furniture. Valuable timber and trees with to keep his lead. By now, we were half-way through the
medicinal properties have fallen prey to the slash and burn race. My legs were beginning to feel the strain of the race.
farming culture. This is my longest race but i had to make my dream come
true! At the last lap, the spectators roared and cheered me
I know I can contribute towards saving the on. At the last bend, I sped past the leading runner. I felt
environment. Firstly, practise the 3Rs – reduce, reuse the finishing tap across my chest and I raised my hands
and recycle. I will reduce the consumption of paper by in victory. I had achieved my greatest success and dream.
reusing paper and cards. I can prepare compost from
my kitchen and garden waste. I will invite my family and A year ago, I was an obese student, overweight and
friends to make the same efforts. slow. It was a common sight to see me stuffing food and
huffing and puffing up a staircase. I overate and did not
As the saying goes, little drops of water form a mighty have the motivation to exercise.
ocean, so my green steps should count for something.
My self-esteem was very low. A little girl’s comment
Answers Part 3 woke me up. I realised my folly and decided I was not
Question 3 going to allow my weight to mess up my life. Starting with
a careful diet and light exercise I set about reducing my
According to the road accidents statistics, accidents weight to a more normal level. It was long and hard but I
involving pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles make up kept pushing myself. After three months, I began to shed
78%. Many students move around by walking, riding their those awful kilograms. My jogging turned into competitive
bicycles or motorcycles. As students, we have to take running. Soon, I was taking part in cross-country runs. I
steps to be mindful of road accidents. was able to maintain the desired weight.

All my efforts paid off and it was a dream achieved.

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