初中英文统考历届试题集（第六辑）

35 And nothing ever has. Now I use the gravy boat carefully. Beyond the events of the
flood, the gravy boat is a treasure that connects me to the people and the place of my past.
Mother once tried to explain, and now I understand. The little porcelain boat, worn with
age, keeps me in touch with her life, her joy and her love.

[Adapted from: Meade, W. W. (2000). My Irreplaceable Treasure.]

1. Why had the ground floor of the house been built two metres above grade?
A It is to anticipate the rise of the water level.
B It is to have a better view of the surroundings.
C It is to strengthen the foundation of the building.
D It is to stand out among other houses in the neighbourhood.

2. Why could the writer not understand when her mother said to her "You must treasure the things that
people you love have cherished" (lines 8-9)?
A She was fascinated by the imminent flood.
B She was too busy to plan fbr the disasters.
C She was too young to understand.
D She was not attentive at all then.

3. The family did not leave the house during the flood because the writer's father was________ .
A too worried about the flood
B too committed to his profession
C too busy to carry things upstairs
D too interested in watching the rising water

4. The writer could not sleep at night because________ .
A of the continuous rain at night
B she was left sleeping alone at home
C she was worried about the falling of the den
D of the banging sound of the floating articles

5. In the passage, the expression 'a makeshift kitchen' (lines 13-14) means________ .
A an imaginative kitchen
B a well-equipped kitchen
C a simple temporary kitchen
D a kitchen which can be shifted

6. Why was the writer's mother crying one night (line 18)?
A She was neglected by her husband.
B She was afraid of losing her treasure.
C She was worried of the rising water level.
D She was unwilling to leave her beloved house.

7. Why did the writer's father change his mind by seeking shelter in the tents on the hill?
A He preferred to stay on the hill.
B He felt the flood water was getting serious.
C His patients had recovered from their illnesses.
D His residence was too small and not comfortable.

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S. “Holding my breath. 1 slowly raised my catch to the surfhce" (line 26) implies that the writer was very

A frightened
B exhausted
C excited
D timid

9. The family were worn out when they settled in a tent on the hill because_______
A they did not have enough food to eat
B they were too excited to stay in the tent
C they had io row the boat fbr a long time
D they had been busy with the evacuation work

10. Which of the following statements is true?
A The writer had put aside lhe gravy boat.
B The writer had forgotten the events of the flood.
C The writer cherished the gravy boat as much as her mother once did.
D The writer was still bewildered at her mum's strong attachment to the gravy boat.

Passage 2

Chang Ping-i has never forgotten her first visit to a leper village in China. It was 1999,
Chang was a high profile award-winning journalist with China Times in Taipei, and the
40-year-old had just given birth to her second child three months earlier. When she walked
in, she found naked, filthy children with flies crawling over their faces, adults with rotting
5 but untended limbs, and an overpowering stench coming from the villagers.

Chang was first exposed to the issues surrounding leprosy, a chronic disease that can
pennanenily damage nerves and ravage skin and limbs, four months before that disturbing
scene. At nine months pregnant, she was not getting any assignments from her newspaper.
So when an Austrian priest persuaded her to visit Losheng Sanatorium, Taiwan's last
io remaining care home fbr leprosy patients, Chang, living up to her “佢arless” nickname,
agreed. That piqued her interest and when the same priest suggested heading to leper
villages in China, Chang didn't hesitate.

Despite the awfulness of what she witnessed there, Chang was deeply moved by the
plight of the villagers in more than 800 leper colonies across China, who want nothing
15 more than fbr their children 一 most of whom are unaffected by the disease 一 to be
educated and accepted by society. "I didn't expect to find that more than half of the people
in these colonies would be healthy and young," says Chang, now 53. "As a mother of two,
I couldn't help but wonder about their fulure,,,

After reluming to Taipei, Chang quit her high-paying job at China Times. It was not
20 an easy decision fbr someone who grew up in an affluent family, but she knew in her heart

she had to trade her career and comfortable fbur-storey villa in Taipei to help the children
of China's leper villages. "I didn't choose it," she says. "Il was lhe timing. You can't
explain it."

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The Chinese government had begun isolating lepers into colonies during the 1950s to
25 contain outbreaks. While the disease is now curable and preventable, discrimination was

rife in communities such as Liangshan in Sichuan province, where the majority of
residents belong to the Yi ethnic minority, who traditionally equated leprosy with demonic
possession.

Many of these villages were never officially recognised by the government, so
30 residents do not have identification papers that allow them to go to school or seek work

outside their village. With no care, education or future to speak of, Chang learned that
children in these villages routinely become addicted to cigarettes by the age of five and
many eventually turn to alcohol, drugs and crime.

Near the end of 2000, a contact rang Chang about a school in Liangshan's Yuexi
35 county. The so-called "education depot", established in 1987, had been the first school in

Sichuan built for the children of leper villages. It was a dilapidated, windowless
two-rooin house and the 70 students were taught only up to the fourth grade by a teacher
with no formal training.

Chang saw the school as an opportunity fbr the children to have a better future so she
40 poured her efforts into rebuilding it. She raised funds, supervised the construction and

dealt with local officials. By 2002, she was proud to attend the opening of a new school
block, equipped with new facilities, teachers and staffl The next year, the school added an
on-campus dormitory, and she established the Wings of Hope foundation in Taiwan to
give her vision a specific name and purpose.

45 By the end of 2005, Wings of Hope had achieved three major milestones. Firstly,
Chang beat 800 applicants to win a NTS 1.7 million ($58,000) prize from the Johnnie
Walker Keep Walking Fund, which awards grants to deserving projects. Then, in March
2005, authorities recognised the village around the school, giving residents legal
identification fbr the first time in their lives. The village was renamed Dayingpan. And

50 in July 2005, Dayingpan elementary school celebrated its first batch of graduates and
Chang could move on to the next phase of her dream: building a middle school. With the
help of a 2.6 million yuan ($410,000) grant from the Sichuan Poverty Alleviation Bureau,
Dayingpan middle school was completed in 2010.

Dayingpan is now the pride of Liangshan, with ten multimedia classrooms, a kitchen
55 and two libraries, water resources and solar power. It even has its own underground water

tank and the village's first public toilet. Next term, the school expects to have 17 teachers
and 355 students. Amazingly, one in ten students are not from leper villages.

[Adapted from: Shih, H. (2012). Asian of the Year 2012. Reader's Digest.]

11. How old was Chang Ping-i's youngest child when she went to China?
A 3 months
B 4 months
C 9 months
D 12 months

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12. How did Chang Ping-i find the condition of the lepers on her first visit to China?

A Pitiftil B Depraved

C Wonderful D Deplorable

13. The word piqued (line 11) can best be replaced by

A lifted B aroused

C amused D delighted

14. Which of the tbllowing statements is false?
A Chang Ping-i found it easy to quit her job to get to China.
B The conditions in which the lepers lived moved the writer deeply.
C Leprosy is a disease which can cause permanent damage to the nerves.
D The students in Liang Shen were taught by an untrained teacher up to Grade 4.

15. What are the hopes of the villagers of these colonies?
A They wish their children were healthy.
B They wish their children were wealthy.
C They wish their children would build more schools.
D They wish fbr their children to be educated and accepted by society.

16. Why were the lepers in isolation?
A They were despised.
B They were quarantined.
C They were discriminated.
D They didn't want to mix with the others.

17. Another word for dilapidated (line 36) in the passage above is________.

A ancient B small

C run-down D useless

18. Chang Ping-i went to the Loshang Sanatorium for the following reasons except
A She was pregnant.
B She felt lor the lepers there.
C She was persuaded by a priest.
D She did not receive any job assignment.

19. Which word best describes Chang Ping-i as a person?

A Loving B Kind-hearted

C Commendable D Self sacrificing

20. All the following statements are true of the leper colonies except
A The lepers were deprived of medical care.
B The lepers have lived in better conditions.
C The lepers have turned to drug at an early age.
D The lepers were regarded as possessed by demons.

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SECTION B: FORMS AND FUNCTIONS (5%)
Complete each of the dialogues below by selecting the best answer from the options A, B, C and D
according to the underlinedfunction.

21. Larry : Please don't tell anybody that I borrowed money from you.
Andrew :__________________________

To promise 答应、承诺

A All right, don't worry about it.
B Don't worry. It's just a small matter.
C But you must promise to pay me back soon.
D You have my word. This is just between you and me.

22. Jenny : Any idea who sent this note? It's not signed!
Alice :_________________________

To deduce 推断

A What was written in the note?
B We can just ignore it as ifs not signed.
C I don't know and I don't want to speculate.
D It must be Betty. I recognise her handwriting.

23. Kim Li :_________________________
Jin Hong : Thanks. 1 think all the credit should go to my teammates.

To compliment 赞扬

A It's by sheer luck that your team won the match.
B Your team surprised everyone by winning this match today.
C You played magnificently in the match to lead your team to victory.
D Your team had trailed behind in the match until the last five minutes.

24. Inspector Mat: Is this the man who robbed you?

Samy :_________________________

To confirm 确认

A He could be the one, but I'm not certain.

B He's the one. I remember the scar on his chin.

C Apparently not. The robber was much shorter.

D There are some similarities but Tin not very sure.

25. Tony : Your comment on Tom yesterday has caused a lot of trouble.
Student :____ ____________________

To express regret 表示遗憾（后悔）

A What I said was true.
B I shouldn't have said it.
C It will be known sooner or later.
D I don't know what the fuss was all about.

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SECTION C: CLOSEST IN MEANING (10%)
Read the two situations below. For each question, select the best answer which is closest in meaning to the
statements imcierlhied.

Situation A

Lai Leng : I'm so excited. Mei Kwan. Tomorrow, we'll welcome the Lunar New Year!

Mei Kwan : So am I. Lai Leng. For the first time, I helped my mum make love letters. I hope
everyone will enjoy eating them.

Lai Leng : l*m sure they will. Was it easy making them?

Mei Kwan : At first, I had butterflies in my stomach as I did not know what to do but now, I'm
quite good at it.

Lai Leng : Did your mum show you how to make them?

Mei Kwan : Certainly. She helped me for the first hour, then I was left to mv own devices. By the
time I had made about 100, I was dead beat.

Lai Leng : Haven't you heard of the saying - “practice makes Derfect”. Well, I'll come over
tomorrow to try the love letters. Tm sure you will be a -reat hand at making them very
soon.

Mei Kwan : Thanks.

26. had butterflies in mv stomach 感到非常紧张，觉得很心慌
A had a stomach ache
B was nervous
C was exciied
D felt tired

27. left to mv own devices 让（某人）自行决定

A not scolded

B given devices to work with

C allowed to work independently

D allowed to take a break from work

28. dead beat 疲累 B hungry
D sick
A exhausted

C in pain

29. practice makes perfect 熟能生巧

A to keep on trying
B to continue trying with success
C to improve by working hard at it
D to be successful al the first attempt

30. bu a ereat hand at B be a great person
A have a big hand D be good at
C be well-known

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Situation B

Two friends are discussing a camping trip fbr their coming school holidays when Kar Moon joins in
their conversation.

Kar Moon : You both seem excited over something. 长途徒步旅行

Xin Chow : Well, we are thinking of organising a hiking trip to Gunung Ledang Waterfall and
camping there fbr a few days during our next school holidays.

Kar Moon : Hey, that sounds great! I would like to join you too. 缺乏经验

Loo Zuan : But... I'm not sure whether I can afford to pay fbr the trip. Moreover, my parents

always think that I'm too -reen for anv adventure. I'm worried they will not allow me

to go. 担扰

Kar Moon : There's no point brooding over it now. Why don't you be more practical and start

saving now fbr the trip and then seek your parents' permission later.

Xin Chow : Kar Moon is right. We should make a 旦o of his su职estion.

使成功

31. a hiking trip
A an adventurous trip
B a long walking trip
C an unusual trip
D a climbing trip

32. that sounds meat!
A that is a very challenging task!
B that shows you both talk a lot!
C that is a very interesting idea!
D that gives us a chance!

33. I'm too treen foe any adventure.
A I am very young and lack experience in joining any exciting trip.
B 1 am very jealous because I can't take part in anything strenuous.
C I am too weak lo take part in anything exciting.
D I look pale and unhealthy fbr any trip.

34. There's no point brooding over it now.
A There's nothing good about the suggestion now.
B There's no use worrying about it at the moment.
C It is not the time to be so sure about it now.
D It is not the right time to decide on it now.

35. We should make a co of his suweestion.
A We should follow his advice and make it as successful as possible.
B We should go fbr something better than what he has suggested.
C We should not change our mind and go elsewhere.
D We should be ready to accept any suggestion.

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SECTION D: STRUCTURE AND USAGE (25%)
For each question, select the best answ erJi-om the options A, B. C and D tofit each numbered blank.

Text 1
More young adults are beginning to own smartphones and replacing calls and face-to-face

interactions with texting. Will phone calls soon become obsolete?

Teens also reportedly (36) texting over any other forms of daily communication
given the option, with 63 percent of the study pool saying they prefer to exchange text messages

(37) people in their lives over phone calls (both via landline and cellphone), face-to-face
(38) . social network messaging, and instant messaging. At the last spot is the (39) art
of e-mailing, with only 6 percent of teens opting to write drawn out messages (40) they can
text shorter sentences on their phones. E-mails have (41) become the new letter.

Bui could you blame the teens? Texting (42) fast, efficient, and they can easily do so
under the table during dinner or quietly in their rooms. Parents can't tell they are on the phone or
curious about (43) they might be on the phone with. Texting provides teens with a more
private way to communicate with their friends, unless parents take their phones away. Il also
seems that leens are getting very good with their hand-eye (44) and text at olympian rates —
with minimal typos and maximum trendy slangs and emoticons.

Parents (45) talk to their smartphone-owning teens and make sure their privacy
settings are appropriate so kids are not preyed on by stalkers and predators.

36. A prefer 37. A to 38. A interact
B prefers B of B interacts
C preferred C fbr C interacting
D preferring D with D interactions

39. A die 40. A what 41. A easy
B died B when B easily
C dead C while C easier
D dying D where D easiest

42. A is 43. A what 44. A coordinate
B are B which B coordinates
C was C whom C coordination
D were D whose D coordinating

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B could
C would
D should

Text 2

The food we eat today come from a global marketplace. And all food — no (46)

where or how it is produced — (47) to be handled, prepared and stored properly to

(48) the growth ofharmfi.il micro-organisms that can (49) illness.

Food-borne illness is a growing public health problem. Food that (50) been prepared
safely may contain bacteria like E.coli. Unsafe food (51) also spread fbod-bome illnesses like
salmonellosis and Campylobacter. The good news (52) you can keep on top of bacteria and
fbod-bome illness by (53) it safe when buying, preparing, and storing food.

You may reduce your risk of food poisoning with four easy steps (54) safe food
handling at home.

Step 1: Proper (55) washing may eliminate nearly half of all cases of food poisoning.

Step 2: Use two cutting boards: one strictly to cut raw meat, poultry and seafood; the
(56) is fbr ready-to-eat foods, like breads and vegetables.

Step 3: (57) a food thermometer to make sure meat is (58) cooked. It's the only
reliable way to ensure safety and to determine if meat, poultry, egg dishes and leftovers are properly

(59).

Step 4: Refrigerate food quickly (60) a proper temperature to slow the growth of
bacteria and prevent food poisoning. Remember health is wealth.

46. A regard 47. A need 48. A prevent
B matter B needs B prevents
C matters C needed C prevented
D regards D needing D preventing

49. A cause 50. A has 51. A will
B causes B have B can
C caused C hasn't C would
D causing D haveift D should

52. A is 53. A play 54. A of
B are B plays B for
C was C played C on
D were D playing D to

55. A mouth 56. A rest 57. A Use
B mouths B other B Uses
C hand C others C Used
D hands D another D Using

58. A quick 59. A cook 60. A at
B quickly B cooks B in
C thorough C cooked C on
D thoroughly D cooking D of

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THE UNIFIED EXAMINATION (2015)
INDEPENDENT CHINESE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

MALAYSIA

Junior Middle Level

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(JY03 )

PAPER 1

Date: 26 October 2015
Time: 8.30 a.m. - 10.15 a.m.

(I hour 45 minutes)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This subject comprises Paper 1 (40%) and Paper 2 (60%).

2. Paper 1 consists of three sections:

Section A : Composition (20%)

Section B : Summary Writing (10%)

Section C : Cloze Test (10%)

3. Complete Paper 1 within the 1 hour 45 minutes allocated. After a 15-niinute interval,

proceed to complete Paper 2 within the 1 hour 20 minutes allocated.

4. Your composition will be assessed on its content, organisation, style, vocabulary,

grammar, spelling and fbnnat.

5. Please use blue or black ink to write your answers.

6. All answers in Section C should be written on the Junior English Language answer

sheet provided. Make sure that the numbers of your answers correspond to the numbers

of the questions.

7. Before answering the questions, fill in your index number on the marking-sheet

(computer card) and blacken the corresponding letters / numbers with a 2B pencil. After

answering all the questions, blacken the numbers of the questions you have chosen in

the question number column and also indicate the total number of questions answered.

8. Arrange the answer scripts in sectional order with the marking-sheet (computer card)

on top and tie them together.

9. Paper 1 consists of three printed pages and a blank page at the end.

Do Not Turn Over This Page Until You Are Told To Do So

COPYRIGHT RESERVED

(Candidate's Name: _______________________ Index Number:_______ ____________ )
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SECTION A: COMPOSITION (20%)
Write a composition ofnot less than 120 words on one ofthefollowing topics.

1. “The best competition that I took part in." Share your experience.

2. Children should help their mothers do household chores. Explain the mutual benefits fbr both mother
and child.

3. You are going to transfer to a different school. Yesterday was your last day with your friends in the
present school. Describe how you spent the day.

4. Most students are active on social networking websites such as Facebook or Twitter. Write about the
advantages and disadvantages of using social networking websites.

5. What are the consequences if wildlife conservation is not carried out? Discuss the dangers and
destruction that will happen if our wildlife and natural environment are not protected.

SECTION B SUMMARY WRITING (10%)
Based on the passage given, write a summary ofnot more than 60 words on the benefits ofreading.
Your summary must be written in one paragraph. Use your own words as far as possible and state
in brackets the number ofwords you have written.

Reading is an exercise for the mind. This is because reading provides input and stimulates the
mind. However, we do not seem to make an attempt to read. In a recent survey, it was discovered
that a majority of students hardly read. They do not realise the pleasures and benefits of reading.

Today, there are millions of books and other reading materials dealing with various subjects
such as health care, economics, politics and hobbies, which are not only infbnnative and usefill but
also provide entertainment as well. One can read just to keep up with the news, fbr seif
improvement or just fbr relaxation.

Reading is good for one's creativity. This is because the reader has to imagine the scenes that
are described in a stoiy Studies have suggested that people who read a lot are more creative than
those who often watch movies or television. As such, one of the benefits of reading is that it
encourages a person to use his imagination.

Moreover, reading also helps to enrich and improve a person,s language. There are certain
words which are seldom used in spoken language but occur more often in writing. A person who
reads, comes across many such words and, thus, increases his vocabulary. When speaking, we often
do not use complete or properly constructed sentences. In writing, only grammatically correct, well
constructed sentences are used. Reading, therefore, introduces a person to a wider vocabulary and
correct grammar.

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SECTION C CLOZE TEST (10%)

Each of the numbered blanks below' stands for one word that has been omitted. Read the passage
and thenfill in each blank with one appropriate word. Thefirst blank has beenfilled infor you. All
answers should be written on the Junior English Language answer sheet provided.

In 1945, the atomic bombs which dropped in Nagasaki and Hiroshima, changed (0) the

sudden / instant / immediate / tragic

history of Japan. In Hiroshima, it brought (1) deatli to many people, leaving thousands of

its who

others suffering from (2) effects until today. Those (3) were affected in the incident

either

still have children who are (4) deformed or with serious health problems.

This is proof of how devastating the aftermath of a war can be. However, the Second

brought Then / Hence / Therefore / Consequently

World War was (5) to an end by this bombing incident. (6) , a pledge was made in

repeated
Hiroshima saying, "Rest in peace, for this crime will never be ⑺

by / through

To avoid such disastrous consequences, men have to resolve conflicts ⑻

have

non-mililary means. The risks of war (9) become so great that the existence of our human

is

species (10) being threatened. This is why we should learn to live in harmony.

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THE UNIFIED EXAMINATION (2015)
INDEPENDENT CHINESE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

MALAYSIA

Junior Middle Level

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(JY03)

PAPER 2

Date: 26 October 2015
Time: 10.30 a.m. - 11.50 a.m.

(1 hour 20 minutes)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This subject comprises Paper 1 (40%) and Paper 2 (60%).

2. Paper 2 consists of four sections :

Section A : Comprehension (20%)

Section B : Forms and Functions ( 5%)

Section C : Closest in Meaning (10%)

Section D : Structure and Usage (25%)

3. Answer all the 60 multiple-choice questions in Paper 2. For each question in this paper,
select the best answer and blacken the square corresponding to the same letter of the
alphabet as the answer you have selected. Mark the answer with a 2B pencil on
answer-sheet(computer card).

4. If you cannot answer a question, go immediately to the next one. Come back to the
difficult questions later when you have finished answering the less difficult ones.

5. Paper 2 consists of eleven printed pages and a blank page at the end.

Do Not Turn Over This Page Until You Are Told To Do So
COPYRIGHT RESERVED

(Candidate's Name: _____________________ Index Number:____________________ )
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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION (20%)
Rend rhe following passages carefi/lly and then answer the questions whichfollow. For each question,
select the best answerJt-om options A. B. C or D.

Passage 1
A few weeks ago, 1 walked into a supemiarket and almost instantly felt a change in

the atmosphere. Eyes scared through me. Gasps followed, then murmurs and gestures.
Why did my entrance provoke such strong reactions?

I was accompanying psychotherapist Cassandra for the day to gather material fbr an
5 article I was writing. She is 33 and blind, struck by Stargardt disease at a young age, a

disease which caused her sight to deteriorate rapidly. I followed her to observe how she
navigated her way around with her guide dog, Esme, a three-year-old Labrador Retriever
with soulfill eyes.

She often received lectures from the passers-by. Just recently, staff at a clothing outlet
io refused to allow her to remain in the store because of their ''no-animals" rule. At bus stops

and even just walking along the road, I saw curious glances from other folks. Some
exclaimed with delight at the obedient Esme. Others, looked frazzled and frowned.

Once I stepped into a shopping mall, the staff at a fast food restaurant requested her to
sil in a quiet comer near the dustbin. She stood her ground and did not move. Later,
15 when we went to the supermarket fbr her to grab some groceries, I saw the looks of
displeasure and shock everywhere I turned. A man exclaimed, “No dog inside!".

I was rattled and fuming. I wanted to point out to him that it was a guide dog and it
had a right to be there. Then it hit me: just how challenging it was fbr people like
Cassandra. This is what she must face every day. It is a daily battle with small-minded
20 people who are blithely unaware of the existence and importance of guide dogs fbr the
blind. She often got lectures from passers-by. Food joints refiised to serve her. She even
got a shove or a knock on the head by strangers displeased with her fbr taking what they
thought was a pel indoors.

As fbr her, she seemed blase about it and determined to ignore the commotion. But I
25 knew how much it could hurt. The guide dog is an essential aid to help her live a life of

independence and dignity. Ironically, it also leads to a curtailment of her freedom because
of other people's perceptions.

The blind are struggling to cope with their conditions and trying to get by. Things we
do without even thinking, that we take fbr granted each day, are an uphill task fbr them.

30 A guide dog is more than an animal or a pet. It is a lifeline fbr a group of people who
have already lost an important faculty. It is also a powerful symbol of acceptance. It is not
too late to change our mindset. Start young. Have a concerted effort to educate people.

Cassandra summed up the situation well. She said, "Uniil the day, members of the
community are willing to accept a guide dog sitting next to them or sharing space at the
35 food court, few blind people will step forward to accept this mobility aid.,,

[Adapted from: Let the blind lead a dignified life by Joy Fang]

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1. The expression 'Eyes scared through me. Gasps followed, then murmurs and gestures, (line 2)
implies that the writer's presence was________ the public.
A acceptable to
B welcomed by
C not rejected by
D not agreeable to

2. What is meant by the word 'deteriorate' (line 6)?
A become better
B become worse
C become clearer
D become blurred

3. Miss Cassandra needed the Labrador Retriever to accompany her wherever she went because

A she liked keeping pets
B she required a companion
C she feared being robbed
D she needed the dog to guide her

4. Miss Cassandra was in a dilemma because of________.
A the constant coinmotion in her presence
B the need for her obedient Esme, the pet dog
C the small-minded attitude of the shopkeepers
D the independence and dignity she eagerly wanted

5. Cassandra was requested to sit in the quiet corner in the restaurant fbr fear of________.
A annoying the staff
B creating unpleasantness to other patrons
C taking up the limited availability of seats
D being unable to pay fbr the food she purchased

6. What is implied by the words "stood her ground and did not move' (line 14)?
A Cassandra preferred to stand up.
B Cassandra did not know what to do.
C Cassandra could not find her way out.
D Cassandra was too frightened to move about.

7. Which of the following statements is not true about Cassandra?
A Her daily routine was affected.
B Her guide dog was a reliable aid.
C Her normal life had never been affected by the public.
D Her presence in the community was not really accepted.

8. Which of the following statements reflects the writer's opinion?
A The blind should restrict their activities.
B The guide dog is not the symbol of acceptance.
C She wants the public to accommodate the blind.
D She does not feel compassionate to the less privileged.

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9. The expression 'she seemed blasd about it' (line 24) indicates that Cassandra_______
A was tired and unhappy about it
B had forgotten the people's perceptions
C was not bothered with the unfair treatment
D minded very much the public's response to her presence

10. From the passage, it is implied that the community needs to________•
A maintain the old mindset
B ignore people with physical impainnent
C leani to be aware of the dangers to the blind
D show compassion and give due consideration to the blind

Passage 2

Sara Ferguson stared out the window of the cafe. She could not stop thinking about
her dad. She was living at home with him, attending college full time. Last night, her dad
was complaining of chest pain. It really scared her. She had never thought about losing
him. Sara was four when her mom died. Her dad had always been there fbr her. Now she
5 could not stop worrying. He was only 49. She needed him.

Sara watched people go in and out of the shoe store across the street. It reminded her
of the time when she was a little girl. Sara started working when she was ten years old.
Every Saturday, she walked to work with her dad. He owned a shoe shop in Los Angeles.
Sara liked hanging out with her dad. She also enjoyed helping customers picked out shoes.
io Her dad paid $1.50 fbr every pair of shoes she sold. The most money slie ever made in
one day was $15. Sara's dad taught her how to budget her money carefiilly. Each week,
she wrote down how many pairs of shoes she sold. She counted all her money. Then Sara
pul 75% in a savings account that her dad opened fbr her. She kept 25% to spend.

Sara's dad started talking to her about college when she was three years old. "It's
/5 never loo early to start planning fbr your education,he always said. And he was right.

Sara never touched the money in her savings account. She waited until her graduation
day from high school. On that day, she spent some money. She bought her dad a special
present fbr putting up with her teenage years. She bought herself the class ring she
wanted. Sara felt like she was rich, but not fbr long. Her dad agreed to pay for her tuition
20 each semester. Sara, herself； had to pay for her books.

Sara did not think that money fbr books was a great deal. Then, she went to the
bookstore that Fall. She was surprised to find out how much it cost to go to college! But it
was all working out fine. Now she was nearing the end of her first year. She was looking
forward to finding a summerjob.

25 But Sara's outlook on life changed yesterday. She saw the pain in her father's eyes
last night. He had gripped his chest and fallen back into the chair. She knew things would
be diHerent.

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She skipped school today to sit in her favourite cafe. She needed to think. Her head
was full of questions. Do I need to start taking care ofmy dad? Do I need to cook healthy
30 meals? Should I start exercising with him? What if this happens again? What ifhe dies?
What will / do?

Sara decided to make a list of important matters to discuss with her father. She
already knew what he would say: "Oh, don't be silly. There is nothing wrong with me."
She would give him the speech about not blowing her off. Then he would listen. She
35 would ask questions. He would answer them. She would wish she were ten years old
again.

Sara stayed at the cafe all day long. She wasn't hungry. She hadn't eaten all day,
except fbr a muffin and coffee that morning. At about 16:30, Sara looked up from her list.
Standing outside the cafe window was her father. He looked down at her. She smiled, and
40 tears streamed down her face. Her dad came inside and sat down. He didn't say anything
al first. He just looked at the paper, trying to make out the words between his fingers. He
wiped her tears away, and said, "I'm okay, but you're right, we probably need to talk
about some things.,,

Sara thought, "I'm so glad I didn't have to give him the speech."

[Adapted from: Long day at the cafe by Diana Patrick]

11. Who is Sara Ferguson?
A A fatherless child
B A delinquent child
C A single parent child
D An imaginative child

12. How did Sara feel when her father was suffering from chest pain?
A sad
B worried
C ignorant
D confused

13. What was the maximum pairs of shoes she had ever sold in a day?
A ten
B five
C fifteen
D twenty

14. What did Sara learn as a young girl from her father while working fbr him?
A How to count her money and invest it wisely.
B How to value her money and save fbr a rainy day.
C How to manage her money and plan fbr her education.
D How to spend her money fbr her education and live frugally.

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15. The word putting up in line 18 can best be replaced by________ •
A caring
B bearing
C enduring
D manipulating

16. Sara only started using her savings________.
A when she needed it
B wlien her father started to fall ill
C when she needed to go to college
D when she completed her high school

17. What made Sara realise that going to college was costly?
A Books were expensive items to buy.
B Her father paid fbr her tuition fees each semester.
C The money she saved in the bank was inadequate.
D She needed a summer job to help out with the college fees.

18. What was not the main concern of Sara Ferguson?
A Her drastic change in life.
B Her father's physical needs.
C Her father's ailing condition.
D Her own condition and physical needs.

19. Why did Sara skip school to go to the cafe?
A She wanted to relax fbr the day.
B She needed quiet and peace of mind.
C She wanted to have a cup of coflee fbr breakfast.
D She needed to think of the questions bothering her.

20. When Sara and her father sat at the cafe, what do you think they did?
A They discussed whether to eat out or return home.
B They discussed Sara's education, work and fiiture life.
C They discussed the important matters that concerned them.
D They discussed her father's shoe business that was doing well.

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SECTION B: FORMS AND FUNCTIONS (5%)

Complete each ofthe dialogues below by selecting the best answerfrom options A, B, C or D according
to the underlinedfunction.

21. Mrs. Chan is taking leave from her friend's house after dinner.

Mrs. Chan : I have to leave now. It's getting dark.

Mrs. Lim :_________________
说服
To persuade

A Do stay a little longer.

B I appreciate your visit.

C Do call on me anytime you're free.

D Would you like to watch TV with me?

22. Wee Kok : My father gave me this watch fbr my birthday.

Ali :___________________________

To compliment 恭维 、 赞美

A What a lovely watch!

B How much did it cost?

C What a lucky day fbr you!

D It must be very expensive.

23. Sharifah : Do you know where our English teacher lives?
Norma :__________________________

To express uncertainty 表示不确定性

A I don't know.
B Let me guess.
C I'm not very sure.
D Let's ask the monitor.

24. Salesgirl : I'll give you an additional 10% discount if you buy two.
Mrs. Lim :_________________________

To decline 拒绝

A Only 10%?
B What if I take three?

C OK. Til take two, then.

D No, thanks. I only need one.

25. Betty has received some Christmas cards. She speaks to Devi.
Betty : Have you received any Christmas cards from your friends?
Devi :_________________________

To express desire 表达愿望

A Not even one!
B Let me check my mail box.
C I wish I had received some.
D Yes, I've received some beautiful ones.

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SECTION C: CLOSEST IN MEANING (10%)

Read the hro situations below. For each question, select the best answer which is closest in meaning to the
statements umierlined.

Situation A

John is talking to his sister, Wendy, in her room.

John : Have vou got a spare moment? There's something which I would like to discuss with
Wendy you, sis.
John
Wendy : What's the matter? You don't look too good.
John
Wendy : I don't know how to put it. My business is not doing well and I need some money to
tide over this month.

: No wonder you've been looking so glum fbr the past few weeks. How much do you
need?

: RM 5,000 will do. Please don't tell my wife about it. She'll raise hell if she knows
about it.

: You can set vour mind at rest. I won't breathe a word about it.

26. Have vou eot a spare moment?
A Are you free?
B Can you help me?
C Do you have something to share?
D Have you reserved the time for me?

27. put it
A view it
B solve it
C express it
D emphasise it

28. tide over
A reimburse me
B put in the bank
C help me through
D save fbr emergency use

29. raise hall
A be worried sick
B become very angry
C cause a lot of problems
D become very suspicious

30. set vour mind at rest
A start planning
B stop worrying
C go fbr a holiday
D take a good rest

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Situation B

Sue Ling's father is angry. Sue Ling and Peter are talking about it.

Peter : Sue Ling, I have a bone to pick with you. Did you follow my instructions not to tell
anyone?

Sue Ling : Yes, I followed it to the letter. Why?

Peter : Then, how is it that your father saw red about the whole matter?

Sue Ling : Well, it beats me. I am puzzled too.

Peter : I think you must have let the cat out of the bap.

Sue Ling : No, honestly I didn't.

31. have a bone to nick with vou
A see your weakness
B am annoyed with you
C have found a bone for you
D have a disagreement with you

32. followed it to the letter
A wrote to confirm it
B showed a letter to him
C obeyed what you said
D followed it with a letter

33. saw red
A felt shy
B became angry
C became worried
D put on a red face

34. it beats me
A I guess so
B it confiises me
C I have no idea
D he tries to beat me

35. let the cat out of the bae
A revealed the secret
B let the cat run away
C failed to follow instruction
D forgotten to lock up the cat

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SECTION D: STRUCTURE AND USAGE (25%)

Por each question, select the best answerfi'om options A. B. C or D tofit each numbered blank.

Text 1 C

Magic has been practised fbr a very long time. In fact, it (36) back as far as 50,000

B.C. Ancient Egyptians used amulets, magic figures and rites as their magic. Magic was very

important to them (37) C they believed that it would provide them with good harvests, defer

punishments and grant rewards, and keep the pharaohs happy. Ancient Greeks and Romans tried to

predict the (38) C through dreams and crystal balls. They also consulted the priests lo gel

information from their gods.

During the Middle Ages, Europeans believed strongly in magic. Almost all Europeans

believed in its power. (39) B the same time, they also thought it was sinful. At that time,

alchemists searched ibr two very valuable substances, the philosopher's stone and elixir of life.

The philosopher's stone (40) C believed to change iron, lead and other metals into gold. The
elixir of life was a miraculous substance that (41) C cure diseases and prolong life.

People believed you could tell a person's character in (42)D ways, such as studying a

person's palm, his facial features, or even the moles on his skin. We are deluded by the many

magic tricks that use scientific advances. Scientists have revealed that magic is not real, il is our

minds (43) D tricks.

Magic today is way different from that of hundreds of years ago. Some people still

(44)A in witchcraft or still read their horoscopes in the daily newspapers, but we mostly use it
as an (45) D . Some still believe in superstitions such as a lucky penny or a rabbit's foot.

36. A go 37. A unless 38. A now
B went B so that B past
C goes C because C future
D going D nonetheless D present

39. A In 40. A is 41. A can
B At B are B will
C On C was C could
D During D were D should

42. A any 43. A play 44. A believe
B a lot B plays B believes
C much C played C believed
D many D playing D believing

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C enchantment
D entertainment

Text 2

A very common insect found in the Malaysian countryside is the 'kerengga' or the weaver

ant. It is (46) C called because of the way it B (47) its nests. The 'kerengga' nests are made
of living leaves (48)C the branches. The ants pull the leaves together by (49) their strong

jaws to pull the edge of one leaf while (50) three pairs of legs hook on to the other leaf.
(5】) there is a big gap between the two leaves, the ants (52) the gap by forming a chain

of ants. The nest (53) in a unique way. (54) ants will soon appear, each (55) a
larva. A larva is a very young ant which is not (56) yet. This larva gives out threads of silk

(57) the worker ants use to weave their nests together.

These ants are very fierce. Their nests are normally (58) in trees or bushes. One has
to be very careful when (59) through the bushes. If the nest is disturbed, hundreds of worker
ants (60) from the nest to attack the 'intruder*. Their bites can cause great pain.

46. A also 47. A built 48. A in
B then B builds B at
C thus C is built C on
D since D is building D with

49. A use 50. A its 51. A If
B uses B it's B While
C used C they C Before
D using D their D However

52. A bridges 53. A is then fastened 54. A Adult
B will bridge B is then fastening B Queen
C have bridged C will then fasten C Soldier
D will be bridging D will then fastened D Worker

55. A carry 56. A full develop 57. A who
B carried B fUll developed B which
C to carry C fully developed C whose
D carrying D full development D whom

58. A find 59. A walk 60. A emerged
B found B walks B will emerge
C finding C walked C have emerged
D (bunded D walking D will be emerged

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一 THE UNIFIED EXAMINATION (2016)
/
£
7 INDEPENDENT CHINESE SECONDARY SCHOOLS
一
二 MALAYSIA

・ AW-AGE Junior Middle Level

二 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(JY03 )

PAPER 1

Date: 24 October 2016
Time: 8.30 a.m. - 10.15 a.m.

(1 hour 45 minutes)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This subject comprises Paper 1 (40%) and Paper 2 (60%).

2. Paper 1 consists of three sections:

Section A : Composition (20%)

Section B : Summary Writing (10%)

Section C : Cloze Test (10%)

3. Complete Paper 1 within the 1 hour 45 minutes allocated. After a 15-minute interval,

proceed to complete Paper 2 within the 1 hour 20 minutes allocated.

4. Your composition will be assessed on its content, organisation, style, vocabulary,

grammar, spelling and format.

5. Please use blue or black ink to write your answers.

6. All answers in Section C should be written on the Junior English Language answer

sheet provided. Make sure that the numbers of your answers correspond to the numbers

ofthe questions.

7. Before answering the questions, fill in your index number on the marking-sheet

(computer card) and shade the corresponding letters / numbers with a 5B pencil. After

answering all the questions, shade the numbers of the questions you have chosen in the

question number column and also indicate the total number of questions answered.

8. Arrange the answer scripts in sectional order with the marking-sheet (computer card)

on top and tie them together.

9. Paper 1 consists of three printed pages and a blank page at the end.

Do Not Turn Over This Page Until You Are Told To Do So

(Candidate's Name: _______________________ Index Number:____________________ )

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SECTION A: COMPOSITION (20%)

Write a composition ofnot less than 120 words on one ofthefollowing topics.

1. Your class teacher will be leaving for Australia soon. As the class monitor, write a fhrewell speech to
your teacher.

2. Malaysia is a beautifiil country which offers countless attractions to travellers. Describe some places that
can attract tourists.

3. Write a story that ends with the words ''.......every time I see her scar, it reminds me of that horrifying
accident.

4. Student discipline plays an important role in providing a conducive learning environment. Suggest
some ways to improve discipline in schools.

5. Some people prefer to spend money to eiijoy life while others prefer to save it fbr the future. What is
your point of view? Give reasons to support your answer.

SECTION B SUMMARY WRITING (10%)

Based on the passage given, write a summary of not more than 60 words on the advantages and
disadvantages ofstudents working part-time. Your summary must be written in one paragraph. Use
your own words asfar as possible and state in brackets the number ofwords you have written.

In some countries, young people work while they are still studying. Sometimes students with jobs
are high school students who are living at home. Usually, their parents provide them with some pocket
money. However, some students may want to augment their pocket money with money they have earned
themselves. Therefore, students may take a job fbr a few hours outside school hours. They may deliver
the newspaper before going to school in the morning. Perhaps they may work fbr a few hours on
Saturdays in a local shop. In fact, such part-time work is often quite a good thing as it gives the students
some financial independence and teaches them the value of money. They will appreciate money more if
they have earned it. Students also gain valuable work experience by doing a part-time job. Employers
often prefer to employ new graduates who have work experience. However, it is difficult fbr students to
remain focused on their studies if they have to rush off to their part-time jobs. Part-time jobs can
sometimes be very tiring because the students may finish their shifts very late causing them to be unable
to concentrate well in school. Students often do not get enough sleep and they have very little time fbr
relaxation or leisure. Hence, students who want to do a part-time job have to learn to juggle their work
and studies.

(Source: Kirkpatrick, B. (2010). Why Students Should Work During Their Vacation.)

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SECTION C CLOZE TEST (10%)

Each ofthe numbered blanks below stands for one word that has been omitted. Read the passage
and then fill in each blank with one appropriate word. Thefirst blank has been filled in for you. All
answers should be written on the Junior English Language answer sheet provided.

Ebola outbreak is the first Ebola epidemic the world has ever known. Ebola, previously

(0) known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection from

one of the Ebola virus strains. Ebola virus can cause

⑴ disease in humans and non-human

several / many

primates. Ebola viruses are found in (2) African countries. Ebola was first discovered in

then

1976 near the Ebola River from which the virus got its name. Since ⑶ ,outbreaks have

appeared sporadically in Africa.

The current outbreak in West Africa is the largest and the most complex one. There have

more

been (4) cases and deaths in this outbreak than others. The natural reservoir host of Ebola

remains / is

virus (5) unknown. However, on the basis of evidence and the nature of similar viruses,

believe

researchers (6) that the virus is animal-bome and bats are the most likely reservoir.

from

The symptoms of Ebola virus are difficult to differentiate ⑺ any other viral fever.

are

The first symptoms of Ebola virus disease (8) the sudden onset of fever, fatigue, muscle

pain, headache, and sore throat. This is followed by

(9) vomiting, diarrhea, rasli and

symptoms of impaired kidney and liver function. So, citizens of every nation are advised to

get / seek

(1。) help from doctors immediately even fbr the slightest fever. As there is no standard

treatment fbr Ebola, early detection helps to prevent the spread of the virus.

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THE UNIFIED EXAMINATION (2016)
INDEPENDENT CHINESE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

MALAYSIA

Junior Middle Level

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(J ¥03)

PAPER 2

Date: 24 October 2016
Time: 10.30 a.m. - 11.50 a.m.

(I hour 20 minutes)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This subject comprises Paper 1 (40%) and Paper 2 (60%).

2. Paper 2 consists of four sections :

Section A : Comprehension (20%)

Section B : Forms and Functions ( 5%)

Section C : Closest in Meaning (10%)

Section D : Structure and Usage (25%)

3. Answer all the 60 multiple-choice questions in Paper 2. For each question in this paper,
select the best answer and shade the square corresponding to the same letter of the
alphabet as the answer you have selected. Mark the answer with a 5B pencil on
answer-sheet。(computer card).

4. If you cannot answer a question, go immediately to the next one. Come back to the
difficult questions later when you have finished answering the less difficult ones.

5. Paper 2 consists of eleven printed pages and a blank page at the end.

ENGL-ZH LANGUAGE、 Do Not Turn Over This Page Until You Are Told To Do So

(Candidate's Name: _____________________ Index Number:____________________ )

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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION (20%)

Rmd the following passages carefully and then answer the questions whichfollow. For each question,
select the best answer fi'om options A. B. C or D.

Passage 1

The Taj Mahal is. quite simply, one of the world's most stunning buildings. This
white marble mausoleum in the city of Agra has become the premier cultural icon of
India; endlessly photographed, its image is familiar all over the world. Yet people seeing it
fbr the first time still gasp at its breathtaking beauty. To architects, the Taj Mahal is the
5 finest surviving example of Mughal architecture (a blend of Indian, Persian and Islamic
architecture), unsurpassed in its hannonious proportions and fluidity of decoration. To the
rest of the world, it is an enduring monument of love built by a gricf-stricken man after
the death of his most beloved wife.

The Taj Mahal was constructed in the I7,h century by the Mughal Emperor Shah
io Jahan in honour of his favourite wife, Aijumand Banu Begum, better known as Mumtaz

Mahal (meaning Chosen One of the Palace), who died giving birth to their 14,h child in
1631. Devastated by her sudden death, Shah Jahan set out lo create an eternal monument
in her memory - indeed, the name Taj Mahal, which means 'Crown Palace', is a
derivation of her name. The result was a tme labour of love that took 22 years to
15 complete.

Though his name is now inextricably linked to love, Shah Jahan was as ruthless as
any of his ancestors, dispatching four of his brothers on his way to the throne. He brought
his imperial power to bear in constructing his most famous legacy. A team of 22 000
workers - sculptors, stonemasons, carvers, painters, calligraphers, inlayers and others -
20 was recruited from Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It was a job of brute strength where
1000 elephants were used in transporting and bringing the translucent white marble blocks
190 km (120 miles) from Rajasthan. Then, 28 kinds of precious and semi-precious stones -
including onyx, amethyst, lapis lazuli, turquoise, jade and mother-of pearl 一 were brought
from Russia, Persia, Afghanistan, China and Tibet to decorate his fabulous creation rising
25 in Agra.

The building work was completed in 1 653 although decorative additions continued to
be made until 1657. The inscriptions on the gateways, mosque and tomb were the work of
the renowned calligrapher, Amanat Khan. The chief architect remains unknown although
he is believed to have been Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, an Indian of Persian descent. The
30 overall concept is said to have been the brainchild of the Shah himself, who had
apparently loved designing palaces since childhood.

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Although it is the mausoleum's central dome that stays in people's minds, the Taj
Mahal has five main components — the main gateway, garden, mausoleum, mosque and
jawab (a building mirroring the mosque). In all, it covers 17 ha (42 acres) of grounds
35 sloping in terraces down towards the River Yamuna. In accordance with the principles of
Mughal architecture, the five elements were designed as a unified entity and no
subsequent alterations were allowed.

(Source: The Taj Mahal: A Labour ofLove (2013). Reader's Digest)

1. The Taj Mahal is one of the world's most stunning buildings due to its________.
A unique status as a cultural icon of India
B familiar image recognised all over the world
C strategic location which is in the city ofAgra
D finest blend of Indian, Persian and Islamic architecture

2. The word mausoleum (line 2) can best be replaced by________.
A tomb
B garden
C mosque
D gateway

3. Which of the following are the synonyms of grief-stricken (line 7)as used in paragraph 1 ?
A joyful, happy
B angry, agitated
C heartbroken, despairing
D energetic, enthusiastic

4. The design and concept of the Taj Mahal were the original ideas of________ .
A Shah Jahan
B Amanat Khan
C Mumtaz Mahal
D Ustad Ahmad Lahauri

5. Shah Jahan constructed the Taj Mahal as________ .
A a gift fbr his wife
B a memorial for his dead wife
C a labour of love for his 14th child
D a celebration of his military conquest

6. According to the passage, Shah Jahan was known to be a ruthless emperor because________ .
A he imprisoned his wife, Mumtaz Mahal
B he had killed all his brothers to gain the throne
C he rebelled against his father to gain the throne
D he ordered 22,000 workers to build the Taj Mahal

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7. Which of the following statements is false?
A The name Taj Mahal is derived from Shah Jahan.
B Onyx, amethyst and jade were used to decorale the Taj Mahal.
C Elephants were used to carry the materials for the construction.
D Mughal architecture refers to a blend of Indian, Persian and Islamic architecture.

8. The component of the Taj Mahal includes________ .
A the River Yamuna
B a white marble palace
C the mosque-mirronngy^nt^
D the mausoleum's central dome

9. All of the following statements are true of the Taj Mahal except________ .
A it took 26 years to fully construct and decorate the Taj Mahal
B the broken-hearted Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal as a tomb fbr his wife
C the Taj Mahal stretches 17 acres wide across the grounds towards the River Yamuna
D many people believe that the Taj Mahal is one of the most beautifiil buildings in the world

10. What is the main idea of the passage?
A The Taj Mahal is a familiar monument in India.
B The Taj Mahal stands on the outskirts of a city in India.
C The Taj Mahal and its five elements are a unified entity.
D The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautifiil buildings in the world.

Passage 2

“I had a wonderful childhood in Penang. 1 remember my parents reading bedtime
stories to my brother and me every night before we go to bed," Chelsia Ng's eyes lighted
up as she recalled fondly.

"My mum and dad loved music and that was passed on to my brother and me. Our
5 home was always and is still filled with music," she says. "My mum would bring us to

the Botanical Gardens on weekends. My parents taught us to appreciate Mother Nature
and I remember the countless camping trips. And of course, there were also those cycling
trips we took on Saturdays,'' she adds.

Chelsia's acting career took off in 2004 when she was offered a supporting role in the
io successful local series Kopitiam. She sang the theme song fbr the series. uIt was a huge

opportunity for me and that definitely kick-started my acting career.,, When asked about
how often she goes back to her hometown, she answers without any hesitation, "Any
chance I get!"

"I am working on my music right now. It feels really good to be back in the studio! I
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“My fondest memory of Penang is my grandfather's old house where I grew up.
Every morning at 9.00, there would be a moving market outside on the street we lived on,
and I would look forward to the soya bean van and the aunty selling nasi lemak from her
motorbike," she says.

20 "We had a menagerie of animals. We had hamsters, tortoises, rabbits, dogs, and cats.
It was my grandfather who taught me about animals and how to care for our pets. He
would nurse injured birds back to health and release them once they were healed. I
remember these birds would come back to visit him, landing on his arm to say "Hi" to
him,,, Chelsia says while laughing.

25 Chelsia recommends first timers to Penang to take a trishaw ride to get the best out of
Georgetown. "Our trishaw uncles are the best tour guides. It is definitely better than hiring
a van or a bus tour," she says. She also has a soft spot for assam laksa. t4Not just any
assani laksa, OK! I love the one sold by this Indian uncle who operates from his
motorbike. He also sells some awesome Nyonya kuih. My tummy is growling now!" she

30 says wistfully.

While she was away studying in Sydney, she got her mum to teach her the basics of
cooking. "I used to make assam laksa fbr my Indonesian housemates and they loved it!"
she says.

So the next time you bump into Chelsia Ng on the streets of Penang, you will know
35 that she truly is in the place she loves the most.

(Source: From Penang with love (2011). Jusco Pearl)

11. Why did Chelsia Ng recall her childhood so fondly?
A She had her obvious likes and dislikes.
B She wanted to show off her musical potential.
C She felt that her childhood was worthwhile recalling.
D She had nothing to tell the readers other than her childhood.

12. The expression 'Our home was always and is still filled with music' (lines 4-5) implies that________ .
A her parents own a music studio
B she likes solo singing very much
C she gives music lessons to students
D all her family members are fbnd of music

13. From paragraph 3, we can infer that Chelsia Ng________.
A kept her family at a distance
B disliked her frequent outdoor activities
C resented her time spent with her parents
D found her outing with her family really enjoyable

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14. The phrase 'without any hesitation' (line 12) can be replaced with________ •
A willingly
B impatiently
C immediately
D considerably

15. Which of the following is true about the visiting birds?
A They had nowhere to go.
B They knew the owner's name.
C They wanted to greet the owner.
D They remembered the owner's house.

16. Why did Chelsia Ng recommend the trishaw uncles to the first timers to Penang?
A They were her friends and relatives.
B They were eager to get more customers.
C They were familiar with places in Penang.
D They were happy to serve the first timers to Penang.

17. Whal does the expression 'has a soft spot for assam laksa' (line 27) mean?
A Chelsia detests the odour of assam laksa.
B Chelsia does not like the hot assam laksa.
C Chelsia has found places selling assam laksa.
D Chelsia has a strong preference fbr assam laksa.

18. Why did she want her mum to teach her the basics of cooking while studying in Sydney?
A She wanted to run a restaurant.
B She hoped to cook fbr her housemates.
C She missed the food from her hometown.
D She would like to demonstrate her culinary skills.

19. Which of the following statements is true?
A She taught her grandfather to manage the animals.
B She became reminiscent whenever she talked about her hometown.
C She was reminded to take first timers to Penang to ride on the trishaws.
D She was satisfied with her successful acting role in the local series Kopitiam.

20. According to the passage, we know that Chelsia Ng is________.
A reminding us of her childhood
B narrating about her music career
C sharing with us her love for Penang
D boasting of her success in her career

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SECTION B: FORMS AND FUNCTIONS (5%)

Complete each ofthe dialogues below by selecting the best answerfrom options A, B. C or D according
to the underlinedfunction.

21. Diana : Here, let me show you a similar letter we wrote last year.
Jennifer : Thanks Diana.______________________________

To express gratitude

A I wish I could be as good as you.
B You've been a great help to me since I came.
C I hope I didn't take up too much of your time.
D I'm lucky to have such helpful colleagues like you.

22. Ismail : I'm sorry I didn't come to school last week. My grandfather died.
Teacher :______________________________

To express sympathv

A How old was he?
B 1 hope you have recovered.
C Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that.
D Ell help you with your school work.

23. Mary : Let me share something with you. I heard that Halim is getting married next month.
Aishah :_____________________________

To express surprise

A That is good news!
B Who is the lucky girl?
C Are you absolutely sure?
D Congratulations to Halim!

24. Mei Lan : Who do you think will win the model student award this year?
Lin Hui :______________________________
To predict
A It is hard to predict.
B I hope Shao Qin wins.
C I think Shao Qin will win.
D I will definitely vote for Shao Qin.

25. Faye :______________________________
Andrew : That's very kind of you. Thank you so much.
To offer
A Shall we go fbr a movie?
B Would you like a ride home?
C Try again. 1 know you can do it.
D You may speak to her if you need any help.

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SECTION C: CLOSEST IN MEANING (10%)

Read the t\\'o situations below. For each question, select the best answer which is closest in meaning to the
statements underlined.

Situation A

Hendrick : I started my first diving lesson yesterday. I felt like a fish out of water. Everyone else
seemed to know at least something.

Jordan : I bet you are a true diehard, aren't you?
Hendrick : But you know, I'm taking classes under Mr. Tom. He will make me toe the line. 1 heard

that he did not let Judy go into the water fbr two months.
Jordan : Don't lose heart. You should be patient. I'm sure you5II succeed in the end.

Hendrick : Probably I should take your advice. After all, 'Rome was not built in a dav.'

26. like a fish out of water
A really very sick
B very uncomfortable
C like I was going to die
D like 1 was in a strange land

27. a /rue diehard
A one who does not die easily
B one who is truly a daredevil
C one who does not give up easily
D one who can hardly swim himself

28. will make me toe the line
A will punish you
B will be very strict
C will not let you swim
D will make you work hard

29. Don't lose heart
A Don't be sad
B Don't be anxious
C Don't be heartbroken
D Don't be discouraged

30. Rome was not built in a dav
A some people need to be patient
B there are many other things 1 can do
C it takes time to accomplish something
D we need to have enough rest before we go on

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Situation B

Stephen and Catherine are talking about a foreign language the latter has picked up.

Stephen : Hi, Catherine. What's that you are reading? It's Greek to me.
Catherine : Hello, Stephen. Oh, Pm just browsing through a Japanese brochure.
Stephen : Japanese! Wow! I'm iust ereen with envy. Since when have you been learning

Japanese?
Catherine : Well, I am lucky to have a Japanese neighbour who has been coaching me for years.

You can do it too if you like.
Stephen : No way, I can't hold a candle to vou when it comes to learning a foreign language.

I don't have a flair for lagua义es.

Catherine : Don't worry. If you sweat blood, I'm sure you can do it.

31. It's Greek to me
A It looks interesting
B 1 don't know Greek
C I don't understand it at all
D It looks like the Greek language

32. I'm just ureen with envv
A I really admire you
B I am envious of you
C I feel happy fbr you
D I turn green with jealousy

33. 1 can't hold a candle to vou
A I am not as good as you
B 1 need a candle to hold on to
C 1 don't know how to hold a candle
D I can't hold a candle better than you

34. I don't have a flair for lanpuag
A I don't like to learn Japanese
B I don't understand Japanese well
C I am not good at learning languages
D I am not competent in using languages

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For each question, select the best answerJi'om options A. B, C or D tofit each numbered blank.

Text 1

Swimming for fitness is something that is ideal for a wide group of people. Among many
benefits, swimming for fitness can improve your sleep patterns, lower your cholesterol levels,

(36) digestion, and keep you well-toned. Swimming can also build cardio-respiratory fitness
and muscle mass. It also helps you to lose (37) and helps those suffering from asthma or
arthritis.

Look out fbr swimming locations in your area before making your fitness plans. It is
important to be comfortable (38) the swimming location. The place must be reasonably easy
for you to get to regularly, the price must be affordable, and it should feel (39) to you
personally.

You will need a good swimsuit. (4。) you try to kick wearing flappy swimming gear,
you will find it (41) to affect your kick and can lead to bad kicking habits that only make use
of the lower part of the leg. (42) are also essential for most pools if your eyes are badly

(43) by chlorine.

Fitness benefits will only come from regular swimming. You can (44) a consistent
schedule that you know you will be able to meet each week and mark it in your calendar.
Regularly increase the exercise you are doing each week as it is a good idea to push (45) just
beyond what you think you can do. Sometimes, a healthy treat or drink post-swim can be a nice
treat to reward yourself for your effort.

36. A correct 37. A weigh 38. A fbr
B advance B weighs B and
C develop C weight C with
D improve D weights D about

39. A comfort 40. A If 41. A tend
B comfortable B Even B tends
C comfortably C Since C tended
D comfortableness D Although D tender

42. A Goggle 43. A affect 44. A choose
B Goggles B affects B chosen
C Goggled C affected C chooses
D Goggling D affecting D choosing

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B myself
C yourself
D themselves

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Birds are among the most intelligent animals. If someone (46) to ask you to name a
talking bird, many of you would (47) certainly suggest a parrot. You (48) be right, of
course, but parrots are not the only talking birds. You will be (49) to learn that quite a wide
variety (50) common, everyday birds can be trained to speak and (51) words, and even
whole sentences.

Ravens are delightfill talkers. They learn to speak whole sentences very quickly and they
seem to enjoy repeating sounds and words. (52) a powerful memory, they are able to retain
most of the words they (53) . Another extremely intelligent and fluent talker is the Mynah. A

(54) loving bird, it learns to talk and do tricks very quickly (55) its owner.

Training a bird to speak (56) not all that simple. It requires a lot of (57) from
both parties. Firstly, the bird must be tamed enough to gain sufficient trust and confidence in

(58) owner. Secondly, the trainer must spend a lot of time repeating words in a calm manner
(59) when the bird seems to be preoccupied or (60) .

Owning a bird is not only good for your health, but it also provides friendship and
enjoyment fbr you. A bird that talks is always happy to see you, loves your attention, and will give
you thousands of hours of pleasure and a lifetime of fun.

46. A is 47. A very 48. A are
B are B most B were
C was C more C would
D were D much D surely

49. A surprise 50. A of 51. A repeat
B surprised B on B repeats
C surprises C at C repeated
D surprising D in D repeating

52. A Had 53. A leam 54. A too
B Has B leamt B very
C Have C had learnt C much
D Having D have leamt D greatly

55. A of 56. A is 57. A patient
B by B if B patients
C with C are C patience
D from D since D patiently

58. A it 59. A if 60. A distract
B its B even B distracts
C it's C since C distracted
D its' D although D distracting

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INDEPENDENT CHINESE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

MALAYSIA

Junior Middle Level

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(JY03)

Answer「Key |

PAPER 1

SECTION B SUMMARY WRITING (10%)

School clubs help develop students' talents. They broaden students5 interests and boost their
self-esteem. They enable students to share interests and make new friends. The activities keep
students busy, make them stay away from drugs and alcohol, less prone to depression and
undesirable activities. Thus, students earn better grades and truancy is reduced. Students can have
positive relationships with peers.

(60 words)

SECTION C CLOZE TEST (10%)

1. that/which 6. students
2. a 7. they
3. school / schools 8. by
4. them 9. course
5. important / crucial 10. to

PAPER 2
SECTION A COMPREHENSION (20%)
PASSAGE 1

l.C 2. B 3.A 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A 8.C 9. B 10. B

PASSAGE 2
11.C 12. D 13. B 14. C 15. C 16. C 17. D 18. A 19. D 20. B

SECTION B FORMSAND FUNCTIONS (5%)
21. A 22. A 23. B 24.C 25. D

SECTION C CLOSEST IN MEANING (10%)
26. C 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. A 31.B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B

SECTION D STRUCTURE AND USAGE (25%) 43. A 44. B 45. D
Text 1 38. D 39. C 40. B 41. A 42. D
36. D 37. B

Text 2 48. C 49. A 50. D 51. A 52. B 53. D 54. B 55. C
46. B 47. D 58. D 59. A 60. D -Al -
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INDEPENDENT CHINESE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

MALAYSIA

Junior Middle Level

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(JY03)

Answer Key

PAPER 1

SECTION B SUMMARY WRITING (10%)

Skunks have strong smelling spray to protect themselves. Their distinct white-and-black patterns are
easily recognised. They are nocturnal hunters and feed on different types of food. They usually live in
burrows, hollow logs and abandoned buildings. Some skunks hibernate in extreme winter. The female can
produce up to ten young annually. Skunks of various sizes are mostly found in America.

(60 words)

SECTION C CLOZE TEST (10%)

1. their 6. signs
2. Most / Some 7. under
3. about 8. and
4. teenager 9. risk
5. these / the 10. professional

PAPER 2 7. B 8. D 9.C 10. C
18. C 19. A 20. A
SECTION A COMPREHENSION (20%)

PASSAGE 1
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. A 6. B

PASSAGE 2
11. D 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. D 16. C 17. C

SECTION B FORMS AND FUNCTIONS (5%)
21. A 22. A 23. A 24. B 25. C

SECTION C CLOSEST IN MEANING (10%)
26. D 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C

SECTION D STRUCTURE AND USAGE (25%)

Text 1
36. B 37. A 38. A 39. D 40. D 41.B 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. A

Text 2 48. A 49. A 50. A 51.B 52. B 53. C 54. C 55. A
46. A 47. B 58. C 59. C 60. B -A2 -
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THE UNIFIED EXAMINATION (2013)
INDEPENDENT CHINESE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

MALAYSIA

Junior Middle Level

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(JY03)

Answer Key

PAPER 1

SECTION B SUMMARY WRITING (10%)

Volunteers benefit themselves when they help others. They may have a sense of achievemenl as they
have completed something or brought changes to their community. Besides, they may develop their
interpersonal skills while communicating to people from different backgrounds. Volunteering also gives them
opportunity to develop good qualities and get job related skills for better job opportunities.

(58 words)

SECTION C CLOZE TEST (10%)

1. their / the 6. motivation
2. lime 7. we
3. learn / study / perfbnn / focus
4. to 8. you
5. do / study 9. can / could
10. most / many

PAPER 2 7.C 8. D 9. D 10. C
18. C 19. B 20. A
SECTION A COMPREHENSION (20%)

PASSAGE 1
l.C 2.C 3. B 4. B 5.C 6. A

PASSAGE 2
11. D 12. D 13. D 14. C 15. B 16. D 17. D

SECTION B FORMSAND FUNCTIONS (5%)
21. B 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. D

SECTION C CLOSEST IN MEANING (10%)
26. A 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. C 31.C 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. B

SECTION D STRUCTURE AND USAGE (25%)

Text 1
36. D 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. D 41. D 42. C 43. C 44. A 45. D

Text 2 48. B 49. A 50. D 51.D 52. C 53. B 54. B 55. C
46. B 47. A 58. D 59. B 60. B
56. C 57. A

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INDEPENDENT CHINESE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

MALAYSIA

Junior Middle Level

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(JY03)

Answer Key

PAPER 1

SECTION B SUMMARY WRITING (10%)

Malaysian government failed to reinforce its National Forestry Act 1984. Rainforests in Malaysia are
mostly gone for timber production. Rapid deforestation in East Malaysia has caused the extinction of many
exotic species of floral and fauna. Logging in mountain slopes has increased the risk of soil erosion and
mudslides. The reserved forests are understaffed to protect the forest and threatened by illegal logging.

(60 words )

SECTION C CLOZE TEST (10%)

1. smoke 6. brought / caused
2. which 7. weak / feeble / sickly / sick
3. from 8. animals
4. on 9. like
5. are 10. warming

PAPER 2

SECTION A COMPREHENSION (20%)

PASSAGE 1
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. C

PASSAGE 2
11. A 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. D 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. D 20. C

SECTION B FORMS AND FUNCTIONS (5%)
21. D 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. B

SECTION C CLOSEST IN MEANING (10%)
26. B 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. A

SECTION D STRUCTURE AND USAGE (25%)

Text 1
36. A 37. D 38. D 39. D 40. B 41. B 42. A 43. C 44. C 45. D

Text 2
46. B 47. B 48. A 49. A 50. C 51. B 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. C
56. B 57. A 58. D 59. C 60. A

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THE UNIFIED EXAMINATION (2015)
INDEPENDENT CHINESE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

MALAYSIA

Junior Middle Level

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(JY03)

Answer Key

PAPER 1

SECTION B SUMMARY WRITING (10%)

Reading is an exercise for one's mind. It not only improves a reader's knowledge but also provides him

with relaxation or entertainment. Besides, it is good for one's creativity and it encourages the reader to utilize

his imagination. Moreover, through reading, one can improve his command of the language, and he will have

a wider scope of vocabulary and correct grammar.

(61 words)

SECTION C CLOZE TEST (10%)

1. sudden / instant / immediate / tragic 6. Then / Hence / Therefore / Consequently
」 7. repeated
2. its 8. by / through
9. have
3. who 10. is

4. either

5. brought

PAPER 2 10. D

SECTION A COMPREHENSION (20%)

PASSAGE 1
l.D 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. C

PASSAGE 2
11. C 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. D 17. A 18. D 19. D 20. C

SECTION B FORMS AND FUNCTIONS (5%)
21. A 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. C

SECTION C CLOSEST IN MEANING (10%)
26. A 27. C 28. C 29. B 30. B 31. B 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. A

SECTION D STRUCTURE AND USAGE (25%)

Text 1
36. C 37. C 38. C 39. B 40. C 41. C 42. D 43. D 44. A 45. D

Text 2 48. C 49. D 50. D 51. A 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. D
46. C 47. B 58. B 59. D 60. B
56. C 57. B

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INDEPENDENT CHINESE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

MALAYSIA

Junior Middle Level

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(JY03)

Answer Key

PAPER 1

SECTION B SUMMARY WRITING (10%)

Doing a part-time job provides students financial independence and it allows them to learn the value of

money. Besides, students also gain valuable work experience. If students have to rush off to do part-time jobs,

it can be tiring and difficult fbr them to keep focused on their studies. Students often lack sleep and have very

little time fbr relaxation.

(60 words )

SECTION C CLOZE TEST (10%)

1. cause 6. believe
2. several / many 7. from
3. then
4. more 8. are
5. remains / is 9. by
10. seek / get

PAPER 2

SECTION A COMPREHENSION (20%)

PASSAGE 1
1. D 2. A 3.C 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. C 9.C 10. D

PASSAGE?
11.C 12. D 13. D 14. C 15. C 16. C 17. D 18. C 19. B 20.C

SECTION B FORMS AND FUNCTIONS (5%)
21. B 22. C 23. A 24. C 25. B

SECTION C CLOSEST IN MEANING (10%)
26. B 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. A 34.C 35. C

SECTION D STRUCTURE AND USAGE (25%)

Text 1
367D- 37. C 38. C 39. B 40. A 41. B 42. B 43. C 44. A 45. C

Text 2 48. C 49. B 50. A 51. A 52. D 53. D 54. B 55. D
467D- 47. B 58. B 59. B 60. C

56. A 57. C

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