145 Model Test 1 Paper 1: Listening Part 1 1 C 2 B 3 A 4 B 5 C 6 C 7 B Part 2 8 B 9 B 10 C 11 A 12 A 13 B 14 C Part 3 15 D 16 B 17 E Part 4 18 A 19 C 20 B 21 A 22 B 23 A 24 B Part 5 25 C 26 A 27 C 28 A 29 C 30 B Paper 2: Speaking Part 1 Individual Presentation Candidate A Lack the physical proximity that students desire • Human need for connection • Difficult to create bonds with classmates and instructors Less satisfaction • Inability to interact face-to-face reduces satisfaction • Affects attendance and motivation • No friend or positive peer pressure Increases engagement with the material • Difficult to concentrate for 2 hours straight • Engagement with fellow classmates and instructor is just as important Candidate B Students must be extremely self-disciplined • Assigns more responsibility to the student • Checks online learning platform regularly • Complete all required readings, assignments themselves • Disciplined in meeting deadlines Not suitable for younger students • Students more reliant on instructor to learn • Instructors can’t gauge progress More suitable for mature students • Appreciate the independence • Can manage own time efficiently • Braver to speak up in class or approach instructor Candidate C More work for student • Deadlines and due dates can be pressuring • Great time management skills are necessary More work for teacher • Managing new technology • ‘Anytime anywhere’ concept – readily available all the time • Closely monitor attendance, participation and feedback Burden • Leads to faster burnout rate • Stress hinders the teaching-learning process • Overwhelming to keep up with new technologies Candidate D Finding the right environment for effective study • Distractions hinder meaningful study • Returning to work after interruptions takes time What you’re sitting on or wearing, can make studying less effective • Studying on the bed, on the sofa • Wearing pyjamas gives negative connotations • Affects our mood – lazy, demotivated Lighting and ambience • Insufficient lighting may cause eye strain • Dim lighting affects mood and learning Part 2 Group Discussion Take breaks • Brain rest is essential for high performance • Take a break if you’ve been working on a difficult problem for an hour • Go for a walk, shower, or call a friend • Re-energising can spark new ideas for a task or project Set daily goals for studying • Make a checklist of your daily goals • Stay motivated and avoid procrastination • Set specific, measurable goals • Celebrate even small achievements Create a dedicated study space • A dedicated home study area can help you learn more effectively • Remove any distractions from the space • Clear distinctions between study space and relaxing space help with focus • It also helps with your posture – better to sit in a chair than on the bed Actively take notes • Promotes active thinking • Boosts comprehension Answer Key Excel in MUET(2023)_Ans(145-156)_vim3p.indd 145 1/6/2023 9:36:26 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
146 • Extends your attention span • Good strategy to internalise knowledge Join the set up discussion groups • Ask questions about assignments, discuss topics, share resources • Creates opportunity to reflect upon and apply what has been learnt • Students interact and build relationships • A sense of community that develops can be motivating Paper 3: Reading Part 1 1 B 2 A 3 A 4 C Part 2 5 A 6 B 7 B 8 C 9 C Part 3 10 A 11 A 12 A 13 B 14 B Part 4 15 B 16 A 17 C 18 B 19 C 20 B Part 5 21 F 22 D 23 G 24 A 25 C 26 E Part 6 27 B 28 C 29 C 30 A 31 B 32 D 33 D Part 7 34 D 35 B 36 A 37 B 38 D 39 D 40 D Paper 4: Writing Task 1 No 6, Jalan Utara, 43450, Shah Alam, Selangor. 7 October 202_ Dear Asley, Glad to hear that you have reached here safely. It must have been a tiring journey for you. All of us are doing great and coping with the lockdown. Although you are quarantined, I am glad to hear that you are in the pink of health. We actually should be happy that we are residing in Malaysia as the government is monitoring us well. Covid-19, a deadly disease which got all of us worried. As for us, we have been staying indoors and working from home whereas the children are following online classes. We have been staying home and following the SOP given by the Health Ministry. Yes, I will be coming to fetch you from the quarantine centre. Please let me know the details on when you will be allowed to leave the quarantine centre. I surely will inform Amir about your coming and if he is around, both of us will come and fetch you. I hope to see you soon and do take good care of yourself. Yours sincerely, Adam Task 2 Point 1 T Topic sentence Will not rely on parents E Elaboration Parents have already educated us and we should not burden them E Example Especially during university days, they had to work hard to send us money E Explanation It is now the duty of the children to help their parents L Linking sentence Not being choosy will lessen the parents̕ burden Point 2 T Topic sentence Become more independent E Elaboration One can be able to stand on their own feet and not rely on parents E Example If he or she wants to purchase something, they will have a salary for them to purchase it E Explanation They will also be able to pay their loans L Linking sentence Being independent will make them feel useful to themselves and others Point 3 T Topic sentence They need to build their resume E Elaboration Being inexperienced, they will be able to gain experience E Example The job will help them collect valuable experience which will help them in the future E Explanation Building up a resume at a young age will be a stepping stone to achieve better prospects in future Excel in MUET(2023)_Ans(145-156)_vim3p.indd 146 1/6/2023 9:36:26 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
147 L Linking sentence The job will be able to help him climb up the ladder and become a successful worker with a good salary one day Conclusion • By being not choosy, a graduate will not rely on their parents, be independent and be able to build up their resume • Parents and government should encourage youths not to be choosy in picking up an employment • Counselling sections should help graduates to educate them on the importance of being employed and not to be choosy Model Test 2 Paper 1: Listening Part 1 1 A 2 B 3 B 4 C 5 B 6 A 7 A Part 2 8 A 9 B 10 B 11 B 12 A 13 B 14 C Part 3 15 B 16 D 17 E Part 4 18 C 19 B 20 A 21 A 22 A 23 B 24 A Part 5 25 B 26 C 27 A 28 C 29 B 30 B Paper 2: Speaking Part 1 Individual Presentation Candidate A Being punctual signals that you care for your team members • Shows you respect others’ time and consider them significant • Being late can negatively affect the whole team It reflects your level of commitment • Shows you take your job seriously • You care about meeting deadlines • Shows the organisation’s goals are important to you It is synonymous with professionalism • Being late creates a reputation for being unprofessional • Being late is considered rude and disrespectful Candidate B Shows you are responsible • You need to be confident in making executive decisions • Leaders need to be willing to take charge and not shirk from decisions • Shows you are committed to following through with tasks and commitments Shows you are able to bring out the best abilities in your team members • You can lead others to work together in achieving a shared goal • You inspire and motivate workers to go the extra mile for the organisation • The ability to accommodate people’s needs is an essential element of leadership Shows you can manage situations and people • You have the ability to influence people • You are able to clearly explain to employees the organisational goals and tasks • Includes the ability to resolve problems and conflicts between people Candidate C It means you are more adaptable to changing situations • Being adaptable means you are willing to change in order to suit different conditions • You will be able to quickly adapt to new circumstances as they arise • You can withstand unexpected change on a regular basis Shows you can be creative in tailoring your efforts to complete a task • You can modify your approach to tasks based on the preference of the stakeholders • You can take on projects outside of their scope to complete them if needed • You are able to find a way to fulfil demands of each situation no matter how unique or unfamiliar they may be It shows your willingness to change schedule if needed • You can push aside the work planned for the day to respond to an emerging problem • You are willing to work overtime to meet a deadline • You can work extra hours during a year-end crunch Candidate D You have more self-awareness • Being self-aware helps employees understand how they are viewed by co-workers, clients, and managers • Having it allows you to accept feedback from colleagues • You perform better when you are honest and aware of your strengths and weaknesses You have good social skills • Good communication skills are the basics of emotional intelligence • You are able to improve interpersonal relationships and team performance • You can resolve conflicts quickly and peacefully You have more empathy • Having empathy means you understand and share others’ feelings Excel in MUET(2023)_Ans(145-156)_vim3p.indd 147 1/6/2023 9:36:27 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
148 • You may be able to recognise actions and behaviours that warn you before a problem grows bigger • Without empathy, you are unable to recognise the impact of your words and actions on others Part 2 Group Discussion Research the company • Research the product or service the company produces or promotes • The more you can tell them about the product, the better you’ll perform in the interview • Read the job description carefully and understand the responsibilities and requirements • Research the company culture so you can know how to fit in with the company culture Practise interviewing • Study common job interview questions and answers • Think about how you will respond to certain questions • Practise interviewing with a friend or family member • You will start to sound and feel more comfortable when you practise Dress well • Your appearance says a lot about you, so make the best first impression • Be clean, well groomed, and nicely dressed • Dress smart for your interview to create a great impression and also give your self-confidence a real boost Listen and ask questions • Listening is just as important as answering questions • Listen and ask questions to build a relationship with the interviewer • Have a list of questions to seem interested in the job and company • Listen attentively, and take time to compose an appropriate answer Follow up with a thank you note • Send a thank you note (via e-mail) as a way of showing your interest in the job • Demonstrates good manners and professional courtesy • Restate why you want the job and what your qualifications are • You can discuss anything of importance that your interviewer didn’t ask you Paper 3: Reading Part 1 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 C Part 2 5 A 6 B 7 C 8 C 9 B Part 3 10 C 11 A 12 B 13 B 14 C Part 4 15 A 16 B 17 B 18 A 19 B 20 B Part 5 21 D 22 A 23 C 24 E 25 G 26 B Part 6 27 C 28 D 29 A 30 A 31 D 32 A 33 D Part 7 34 C 35 D 36 B 37 C 38 D 39 B 40 A Paper 4: Writing Task 1 From: Sonia Subject: Penang Visit Malaysia Fest Hi Julie, Hope you are doing well too. It was so exciting and indeed I had a wonderful time at the Penang Visit Malaysia Fest which was held recently. Colourful and attractive? Indeed! On the first day of the festival, the fireworks show was very magical. All of us who visited the show were mesmerised by it. The tour to see the various flowers in the festival was interesting and also educational as I learnt the names of the many flowers being displayed. I will surely show the photographs I took during this festival. The atmosphere was very vibrant and exciting. We were taught how to appreciate and love nature. Yes, it is true that there will be another Food Festival in Kuching soon. I would like to join this festival too. Write soon! Sonia Task 2 Point 1 T Topic sentence Producing single-use plastic items uses up significant resources E Elaboration Plastics are made from nonrenewable resources such as crude oil, gas and coal E Example According to the environmental organisation Clean Up Australia, it states that enough petroleum to power a car for 1 km goes into the production of just under 9 plastic bags Excel in MUET(2023)_Ans(145-156)_vim3p.indd 148 1/6/2023 9:36:27 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
149 E Explanation Take into account the energy that goes into transporting the plastic item from its factory to where it’s distributed whereby it likely travels some distance before it’s delivered to a supermarket L Linking sentence That’s a lot of energy and resources going into an item that tends to be discarded immediately after use Point 2 T Topic sentence Single-use plastic items take a lot of time to break down E Elaboration Single-use plastic, whether from lunch wrap or bags, takes anywhere from 20 to 1,000 years to break down E Example That’s a lot of years spent wreaking havoc on the environment, where not only can it look unsightly, but can also harm or maim animals E Explanation Thousands of birds and seadwellers are killed by rogue plastic items each year, with bags floating along waterways, finding their way into oceans and other parts of the environment L Linking sentence They find their way into oceans and other parts of the environment Point 3 T Topic sentence Plastic affects marine life E Elaboration Fish, marine mammals and seabirds are being injured and killed by plastic pollution E Example Current estimates suggest that at least 267 species worldwide have been affected, including 84% of sea turtle species, 44% of all seabird species and 43% of all marine mammal species – but there are probably many more E Explanation Plastic has been slowly accumulating in the marine environment since the 1960s, to the point that we now have huge masses of plastic floating in the oceans and other waste plastics washing up on the once beautifully clean beaches around the world L Linking sentence Much of them are single-use plastics such as food packaging and bottles, carrier bags and other such products Conclusion • Students and lecturers will learn about protecting the environment • Will possibly transfer the same waste-reduction techniques to their own homes • Decreases the costs of waste removal, energy consumption, trash generation and greenhouse gas emissions Model Test 3 Paper 1: Listening Part 1 1 A 2 C 3 C 4 B 5 B 6 C 7 A Part 2 8 B 9 C 10 A 11 B 12 C 13 C 14 C Part 3 15 D 16 B 17 A Part 4 18 C 19 C 20 A 21 A 22 B 23 A 24 C Part 5 25 C 26 B 27 A 28 A 29 B 30 A Paper 2: Speaking Part 1 Individual Presentation Candidate A Coronavirus pandemic and shutdown measures • Plunged the global economy into a severe contraction • Largest fraction of economies experiencing declines in per capita output Emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) continue to shrink • Hitting hardest in countries with heavy reliance on global trade, tourism, commodity exports, and external financing • Per capita incomes decline, tip millions of people into extreme poverty Financial upheaval, and retreat from global trade and supply linkages • Dislocations in financial markets • Domestic demand, supply, trade, and finance severely disrupted Candidate B Suicidal ideation • Induced by lack of living stability and job security • Financial strain due to job loss elevates thoughts of self-harm Excel in MUET(2023)_Ans(145-156)_vim3p.indd 149 1/6/2023 9:36:27 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
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