Based on the Latest DSKP Format PRAKTIS EM RM4.90 WM RM4.50 BERBALOI! JIMAT ! 2 FORM KSSM English UASA-type Topical Exercises ESTHER MALAR
1 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) Part A SHORT TEXTS Questions 1 – 25 Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C. 1 From his note, we know that Vincent A had sleepless nights B did not enjoy the trip at all C had a great time on the luxury cruise Hi Ruby, After three weeks on the Starlite Luxury Cruise, I’m fi nally home. It was a fl oating nightmare. Anyway, did you enjoy your holidays? Vincent 3 The weather report is for A Monday, July 30 B Tuesday, July 31 C Wednesday, August 1 2 To get a refund, you have to A buy a book B publish a book C write a review Buy, Read and Win $$$ Buy a book, read it and then submit a short review of the book. If it is published, you will receive a refund for your purchase! Organised by Owl Books Weather report for tomorrow Mostly cloudy with chances of thunderstorms Don’t forget your umbrellas! High 30°C Low 27°C Monday, July 30
2 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 4 Visitors to the Penang Bird Park A need to buy entry tickets for RM50 each B cannot ask for a refund of the ticket amount C are allowed to return the tickets to the staff after their visit 6 At Nickelodeon Playground, children A can go swimming B can try out their driving skills C can attend drawing workshops PENANG BIRD PARK Rules and Regulations: Visitors should enter the bird park only after getting entry tickets. A fine of RM50 will be imposed on persons found without valid tickets inside the park. The ticket amount is not refundable and tickets should not be returned to the staff. 5 The sale is on A for a year B while stocks last C until end of December Shop at Economy Store and Save From toys to books to whatever you want — get it here at the cheapest price All items on sale on December 1. Sale prices are valid for two months until January 31 or until stocks run out. For more information about our specials, call 032156123. Nickelodeon Playground Have fun at the Nickelodeon Playground at Ground Floor, Vanity Atrium, Cheras. Children will get to meet Shimmer and Shine, slide down the Paw Patrol Slide and put their driving skills to the test with the Blaze Fun Car Ride. There are also workshops and other fun activities to keep them occupied. For details, visit www.vanityatrium.com
6 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 15 Husna sent this text message to her niece to A wish her happy birthday B remind her that it is her birthday C inform her that she will be calling later Husna Just remembered it is your birthday today. So Happy 15th birthday my dear niece and many happy returns of the day. I am in school and will call you when I get home later in the evening. Mum Jo, Your lunch is on the table. Please do your homework and tidy up your room. If you have time can you also water the plants? I will be home by 6.00 p.m. 16 The Proton Saga was A first produced in 1979 B the first car in Malaysia C named after the seed of the saga tree The Proton Saga, officially launched on 9 July 1985, was the first Malaysian car. Proton Saga is known to have been named after the tiny red seed of the saga tree which is also a national symbol of Malaysia. The idea of a Malaysian car was conceived in 1979 by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. 17 Jo’s mother wants him to A prepare lunch B water the plants C be home by 6.00 p.m.
7 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 18 Lite bulbs are A expensive B energy-saving C like ordinary light bulbs Use LITE bulbs Many shapes and colours Gives as much light as an ordinary bulb Saves more than 50% on energy Not expensive 19 According to the text, Julian A does not like to sleep late B is not concerned about his health C has his breakfast very late in the day Dear Julian, How is college life? Please remember to have your breakfast every morning. It is the most important meal of the day and you cannot afford to skip this meal. It will affect your health. Please try not to go to bed late. This is a bad habit. Dad 20 The Hop-On Hop-Off Penang Island bus tour A takes more than a day B operates only on weekends C is a cheap and convenient way to see Penang Hop-On Hop-Off Penang Island Tours BUS TOUR RM40 only per day Monday to Friday Cheap, Convenient and Comfortable way to see Penang within a day Bus operates from Butterworth Visit www. bustours.com.m
8 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 21 Ree’s Restaurant is A located in Melaka B only open on Merdeka Day C giving a 20% discount to all customers Merdeka Day Offer One Day Only Truly Malaysian dishes for you to enjoy 12.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. 20% discount for dine-in customers 23, Jalan Bersatu, Taman Alor Gajah, Melaka Ree’s Restaurant 22 In the report above, the two boys were A caught for shoplifting B arrested by the police C found loitering at a mall KUANTAN: Two school boys were arrested for shoplifting in a mall. The boys tried to steal a handphone but were caught just as they were leaving the mall. A security guard alerted the manager who then lodged a police report and informed the parents. An investigation was carried out and the boys were sent home with a warning from the police. Dear Lisa, Can you help me? Lately, I seem to be constantly feeling sad and depressed. I don’t know why and it is aff ecting my studies and my relationship with my family. Please advise how I can overcome this problem. Regards, Sally 23 Sally wrote the message to A ask Lisa for advice B say that she is not feeling well C explain why she is not doing well in her studies
9 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 24 The Interact Club is organising this activity to A collect secondhand clothes B help the homeless and migrants C inform people about the homeless and migrants The Interact Club of SMK Bukit Lima will be collecting secondhand clothes from the public to help the homeless and migrants. Clothes can be left in the baskets placed near the main gate from 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. throughout the month of May. Thank you for your kind contribution. Dear Rahim, You always seem to have very little money left at the end of the month. You need to cut down on your spending. You buy things you really don’t need. Don’t buy just because others have it. I am worried for you. Please take care and stop complaining that you don’t have enough money every month. Learn to save! Lokman To: Subject: [email protected] Spending too much Discard Send 25 Lokman wants Rahim to A buy whatever he needs B stop complaining to him C spend less and save more
13 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) PRACTICE 4 Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each question, write the correct word in the space provided. The plane (0) touches down with a jarring bump that jolted up through my back and into my head. I easily (1) hear the grunts and complaints of other passengers over (2) a screeching of the wheels and the rattling (3) on the overhead compartments. The plane began to power down, (4) a roar of the engines fading to a gentle hum. I (5) have been dreaming about snakes crawling all over the plane. I looked out (6) in the darkness. I could see the lights of the airport. I took my phone and pushed (7) a power button impatiently. I keyed in my PIN number. Why is this thing so (8) slowly? My phone fi nally turned on. I checked my messages. There were no messages. The plane rolled to a slow stop. I stared out the window, tapping my phone against the scratched perspex. 0 touched 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
14 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) Part C READING PRACTICE 1 Read the text below and answer questions 1 to 8. Tangram The Tangram is believed to have originated from China approximately 200 years ago and was then carried over to America by Captain M. Donaldson in 1815. It resembles the western jigsaw puzzle but it diff ers from the jigsaw in always having the same number of fl at pieces, seven in all, which are fi tted together in diff erent ways to construct diff erent fi gures. These seven fl at shapes are called tans and they are formed from a square. Arranged correctly, these Tangram shapes can be fi tted together as a simple square, rectangle or triangle and as complex fi gures such as a trapezium or parallelogram. They can also be fi tted to represent human and animal fi gures. In China, Tangram patterns are called ‘qiqiaoban’ meaning intriguing seven-piece puzzle. Playing with Tangrams has educational benefi ts, and many educators recommend their use in the classroom. Tangram, like building blocks, can teach kids about visualspatial relationships. They may help kids learn geometric terms and develop stronger problem-solving abilities.
15 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) Questions 1 to 8 Complete the following table. Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer. In China, Tangram patterns are called 5 Skills children can learn by playing with the Tangram 6 7 8 Originated from 1 Brought to America by 2 Number of pieces in the Tangram 4 Year brought to America 3 Tangram
16 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) PRACTICE 2 Read the text below and answer questions 1 to 8. The Bermuda Triangle The Bermuda Triangle has long captured the human imagination with unexplained disappearances of ships, planes and people. The term ‘Bermuda Triangle’ was fi rst used in an article written by Vincent H. Gaddis for Argosy magazine in 1964. The Bermuda Triangle is located on the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean. This triangle was named “the Devil’s Triangle” by Christopher Columbus who noticed strange lights in the sky during his voyage in 1492. Today, this name is most apt due to the many unexplained ship disappearances. About 50 ships and 20 airplanes are said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances and compasses used here often spin and point in the wrong direction. The USS Cyclops, which disappeared in 1918, and the Mary Celeste, found abandoned with no one it in 1872, are two very good examples of the strange events that have occurred around the Bermuda Triangle. In 1945, Flight 19, a formation of fi ve bomber planes from Florida, mysteriously disappeared from the sky. The pilots were experienced and it seemed strange that they got lost. No one has been able to fi nd an explanation for this mysterious disappearance.
20 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) PRACTICE 4 Read the text below and answer questions 1 to 8. Labuan Labuan is one of the three federal territories of Malaysia comprising the main island of Labuan and six smaller islands. It is located off the coast of Sabah. The capital of Labuan is Victoria. The name Labuan is derived from the Malay word ‘labuhan’ which means harbour. Labuan is often referred to as the ‘Pearl of Borneo’. It is best known as an off shore fi nancial centre off ering international fi nancial and business services. It is also a great holiday destination. There are several attractions and places of interest on Labuan. The largest memorial in Malaysia, the World War II Memorial contains war graves and memorials of World War II soldiers. The Surrender Point Memorial is also a memorial celebrating the surrender of the Japanese to the Australian Forces in 1945. Labuan has a number of beautiful islands and beaches. The crystal clear waters and beautiful coral reefs are ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving. Labuan is a duty-free port and is a major shopping destination and a seafood paradise.
21 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) Questions 1 to 8 Complete the following table. Choose no more than three words and/or number from the text for each answer. Famous memorials 5 6 Clear waters, corals reefs make it popular for 8 Located off the 1 Capital 2 Popular as 4 5 Often referred to as 3 Labuan
22 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) PRACTICE 5 Read the text and answer questions 1 to 10. Kindness Kindness and empathy help us to relate to other people and have more positive and meaningful relationships with friends, family, and even perfect strangers we may encounter. Besides improving personal relationships, being kind benefi ts one’s mental, emotional and physical health. Kindness contributes to the maintenance of good health and changes brain chemistry. It releases the hormone oxytocin which protects the heart (by lowering blood pressure) and reduces infl ammation. When one is kind, endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller, and feel-good hormones such as serotonin, the neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of satisfaction and well-being, are also released. Anxiety is an extremely common human experience. While there are several ways to reduce anxiety such as meditation, exercise, medication and natural remedies, it turns out that being kind to others can be one of the easiest, most inexpensive way to keep anxiety at bay. Showing kindness, helping and building relationships with others lets you get outside of yourself and take a break from the stress factors in your own life. It is an eff ective strategy for reducing the impact of stress on your emotional well-being. So how can we show and share kindness? Smile and give meaningful compliments to others as often as possible. Be kind to yourself fi rst, because it would be hard to help others unless you are kind to yourself. Look for opportunities to be kind, however small it may seem. At the end of the day you will realise that kindness really matters and can bring about positive changes in one’s life.
23 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) Questions 1 to 8 Answer the questions below. Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer. 1 Kindness helps one to build relationships with family and friends. 2 On a personal level kindness can be beneficial to our 3 Whenwe arekindtoothersourheartisprotectedbecause is released. 4 Two very important hormones which help to reduce pain and give one feelings of satisfaction are . 5 Apart from medication, people also try to reduce anxiety and stress in their lives through 6 One of the simplest ways to show kindness is to frequently. 7 Before practising kindness on others you need to 8 Being kind really matters as it can bring about Questions 9 to 10 Complete the table below with a word from the text. For each question, write your answer in the space provided. Meaning Word 9 cheap 10 meet
27 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) Questions 1 to 8 Answer the questions below. Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer. 1 An optician’s responsibility is to to correct a person’s sight. 2 Someone who performs eye surgery and treats eye diseases is known as an . 3 In 800 BC, an Indian eye specialist, Sushruta, developed a way to from the eye. 4 Myopia or is one of the most common eye-related diseases. 5 We are able to see because the retina in the eye connects the . 6 Spectacles and contact lens are replacement lenses used to rectify . 7 ______________________________________ is not a cause of myopia. (Mention 1 only) 8 In order to prevent short-sightedness, one should not be Questions 9 to 10 Complete the table below with a word from the text. For each question, write your answer in the space provided. Meaning Word 9 the ability to see 10 not functioning properly
30 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) PRACTICE 9 You are going to read a text about how to best preserve vitamins in fruits and vegetables. Six sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences (A – H) to fi t each gap (1 – 6). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. Fruits and vegetables, fresh, frozen or canned are a good source of vitamins and minerals. (1) (2) They need to be stored in a cool, dark and dry place and for a short time as the vitamin content decreases daily. (3) Do not slice or shred them too fi nely. These foods contain an enzyme which destroys vitamin C rapidly in the presence of oxygen in the air. (4) If it needs to be cooked then it is best to prepare the vegetables just before cooking. (5) When vegetables are stir-fried in hot oil, the loss of vitamins is greatly reduced. (6) The amount lost depends on how much water is used and the length of time the vegetables are cooked. The more water used and the longer the cooking time, the greater the amount of vitamins lost. A Vegetables are healthiest if eaten raw. B How vegetables and fruits are stored, prepared and cooked have an eff ect on their vitamin content. C Microwaving and stir-frying are quick methods of cooking vegetables that retain more nutrients. D Always buy vegetables and fruits that are fresh. E When buying vegetables and fruits, ensure that they are fresh and eaten within a few days. F Boiling, one of the most common cooking methods, causes the most loss of vitamins. G When preparing vegetables and fruits, it is best to cut or chop with a sharp knife. H Before boiling, wash and clean the vegetables and fruits thoroughly.
34 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) Part D WRITING PRACTICE 1 You received an email from your cousin, Juliana. Hi, I have gained a lot of weight recently and I am not sure why. I am feeling depressed and upset. Could you advise me on what I should do? I know you are very well informed about this because you faced a similar situation some time ago. I would really appreciate some suggestions. Thank you very much. Juliana To: Subject: [email protected] Ways to control weight Discard Send In about 80 words, write an email to Juliana suggesting ways to control her weight.
35 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) PRACTICE 2 You received a letter from your Aunty Uthaya in England. In about 80 words, write a letter to your aunt thanking her for the wishes and telling her what you plan to do with the prize money. Hi, I was so happy to hear that you won the fi rst prize of RM10,000 in the National Poetry Writing Competition. Congratulations and well done! We are so proud of you. Anyway what are you planning to do with the prize money? It is a lot for a fourteen-year-old. Please use it wisely and try to save as much as you can. Write and let me know your plans. Love Aunty Uthaya
36 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) PRACTICE 3 Read the note below from your friend, Aiman. In about 80 words, write a note to Aiman telling him about the game and that you will teach him how to play the game. Hi, I heard that your cousin, Faris, taught you how to play a new video game. What is the game and is it diffi cult to play? Can you teach me how to play the game? I am so excited and looking forward to playing the game with you. I will come over this Sunday and you can teach me the game. Is that alright with you? Aiman
37 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) PRACTICE 4 Read the message from Sam. In about 80 words, write a message to Sam telling him about the accident and if you need any help. Hi, I was shocked to hear that you met with an accident last Friday. What happened? Are you all right now? I hope to see you soon. Please take care and let me know if you need any help with your schoolwork. What are friends for if we cannot help each other in times of trouble. Regards, Sam
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