OMG 7 English Form 4

Answer Questions 37 to 40

Complete the notes below using information from the text. Choose no more than one word from the passage for
each answer.

Password: Ways to Overcome Stress
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There are many resources available to help people manage stress and prevent burnout in the present time.
Firstly, try not to feel too (37)   stressed  . It would be a good idea for you to take a refreshing swim in
the pool. Some people enjoy the (38)   peace   and quiet of the jungle as they get a chance to reconnect

with nature’s rhythms. Other than that, stress can be overcame by spending times with family and friends.
For example, movie fans can spend times to watch movies which are (39)   absorbing   to help you

forget about your problems. Moreover, many people can try exercising and playing sports, as they can help to

reduce stress hormones. For instance, cycling on bike trails in the countryside is a great way to improve blood
(40)   circulation  .

End-of-Year Test Paper 2: Writing

Part 1
You must answer this question.
Question 1
You received an email from your friend, Sheila about a birthday invitation.

Hi there,
It’s my 16th birthday at the end of June. You are invited to my house on Saturday, 28th of this
month. We plan to cater food for 30 guests. Do you think it’s a good idea to have the party in
our current pandemic situation? Do you have any other suggestions?
Let me know what you think.
Take care!

Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

To: [email protected]

Subject: Thoughts on Birthday Party
Hello Sheila,

(Opening) How are you? Thanks for the birthday invitation.

(Why are you writing this email?) I need to advise you regarding your party. As we are still under a Covid-19
lockdown till next month, I think it’s not a good idea to have the party. You will be breaking the law and
endangering the health of everyone. So, I suggest that we celebrate your special day online via a Zoom gathering.

(Closing) Your friends and I will definitely give you a great birthday. (What is your hope?) Let us
celebrate the occasion in the right way.

Your friend,
Anne

(88 words)

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Part 2 End-of-Year Test
You must answer this question.

Question 2
Your class has been discussing about role models that they look up to in life. Your English teacher has asked you to
write about a person that you look up to.

In your essay, you should write about:
• how that person looks like
• reasons you like that person
• how you feel about that person

Use all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.
Write your essay in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style.

(Introduction) A person that I look up to is my uncle. We call him Uncle Tommy. He is 70 years old and highly
respected in our family.
(Body 1) He is tall and slim, with a moustache and grey hair. He usually walks with the aid of a walking
stick. (Elaboration 1) He looks dignified, with a kind smile. When you talk to him, he looks deep into your eyes.
(Elaboration 2) He is soft-spoken and never raises his voice. His speech is clear and he chooses his words carefully.
(Body 2) I like him because he is kind and generous to all. (Elaboration 1) As the eldest brother, he helped his
parents to educate his siblings. (Elaboration 2) Even now, he volunteers his time in non-profit organisations.
(Conclusion) I feel inspired and honoured to know him. I am now writing the story of his life on my blog. (Hope)
I hope his life story as a dedicated railway station master in the 1970s will serve as an inspiration to others.

(149 words)

Part 3
There are three questions in this part. Write an answer to one of the questions 3 – 5 in this part. Write your answer
in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. Put the question number in the box at the top of
the answer space.

Question 3
You see this notice outside your school library.

Articles Needed!
Suggestions to Improve the Condition of Our School
• Why do you need to improve the conditions in school?
• What is the second urgent need for repairs?
• What is your appeal for support?
Write us an article answering these questions. The best article will be displayed on the school magazine.

Write your article.

Question 4
You recently saw this notice on a travel blog.

We Need Your Reviews!
Have you been to any interesting places? Send us your review.

Say what you enjoyed about the place.
Would you recommend the place to your friends? Why?

The best reviews will be posted on our website.

Write your review.

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Question 5
Your teacher has asked you to write a story for a short story competition. The story must begin with the following
words:

James was a humble...

Your story should include:
• a description about a young hero who faced obstacles in life
• how to achieve success with his heroism

Write your story.

Question 3:

Suggestions to Improve the Condition of Our School

I am writing this article to give suggestions to upgrade our school facilities. SMK Sri Putra is one of the oldest schools in our district, so we need to upkeep the
school maintenance. The first urgent need is to replace the 90-year-old roof of the main building. There are leaks at various points, especially above the library and
the top floor classrooms. On rainy days, we have to close the library because the rain comes through and damages the books. The classes on the top floor have had

to be moved to other places in the school during the rainy season. This is highly disruptive and an inconvenience to students.

Another urgent need is to build a covered walkway from the main gate to the main porch. During the rainy season, we have to use umbrellas to walk from the gate

End-of-Year Test to the main porch. We get drenched in the process. Most schools have covered pathways from the main gate to the porch. We need to have this built in our school

compound. It is estimated that the pathway will cost RM20,000. I am sure the Parent-Teacher Association can raise the money for this purpose. The pathway will

enhance the safety and comfort of our students.

We can appeal for government aid to replace the roof. It will cost some RM200,000 to replace it. In 2030, our school will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. Let us

complete these two major projects by that time. (243 words)

Question 4:

An Interesting Trip to Kek Lok Tong Cave

by Jason Wong

An interesting place that I want to share is Kek Lok Tong Cave. It is located in a northern suburb of Ipoh known as Gunung Rapat. I went to this place recently when

I visited my cousins in Ipoh. They happen to live in a residential part of Gunung Rapat.

About one kilometre away from the cave, you will enter a big area of trees and shrubs. From afar, you can see limestone hills, granite rocks covered by lush

vegetation. You feel like you are in the jungle. The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. You can enjoy the cool air.

Along the way, you can feed the monkeys that live on the hills. Once you enter the cave, you get into a vast inner valley surrounded by limestone hills. Here you can

have a picnic or listen to the birds. You really feel close to nature here. It is a peaceful retreat – ideal for meditation.

There is a cafeteria nearby which offers only vegetarian dishes. You can sample even the “meat” dishes which are prepared using vegetables. You have a choice of

spicy and mild varieties. Although the food range is limited, they are delicious and nutritious. They only use organic ingredients and are noted for good hygienic

practices.

I would strongly recommend this place. A visit to Kek Lok Tong Cave brings you closer to nature with no entrance fees. (233 words)

Question 5:

James was a humble aircraft mechanic but he was a wizard when it came to servicing an aeroplane. His passion was in aircraft engines. But James could not be a
pilot as he only had an SPM qualification.

His dream had always been to be a pilot but his parents were poor. They could not afford the fees for the course. So, he joined an airline company as an

aircraft mechanic. His low pay was just enough to support his sister, Sharmani, who aspired to be a doctor.

Then, something happened to change all that. A plane crashed into the Java Sea in 2015. More than 100 passengers were trapped inside. The passengers
were still alive and had oxygen left only for two hours. Emergency rescue teams were flown in from Malaysia. James volunteered for one of them. He dived with
the crew to the plane on the seabed. Using a special escape corridor, James and his crew managed to transfer all the passengers into a submarine that was fitted to
the plane. The people of Malaysia hailed James as the hero of that flight. James was awarded a million-dollar reward. He was happy he could finally achieve his

dream.

After spending four years at an airline academy, James is now a fully-fledged pilot. Not only that, James’s younger sister is now a doctor, thanks to his financial

support. With heroism and courage, James managed to fulfil his own dream and his sister’s ambition. (244 words)

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Paper 3: Speaking Answer
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(For examiner booklet, refer page B1 – B3)
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PART 2 2B
Task 3
My Favourite Subject in School
Talk about your favourite school subject. P11

You should say:
• what the subject is
• why you enjoy studying it
• how important the subject is
• how can one master the subject

PART 2

Our National Language End-of-Year Test

Talk about our national language.

You should explain:
• why we must know our national language
• that our national language gives us a national identity
• the need for a common language in a multiracial society
• how our national language is useful in local trade

PART 3

make people
happy

help the blind overcome
loneliness

Why Do People
Keep Pets?

security sense of
responsibility

lower stress

Answer

Paper 4: Listening

Password: Part 1
email123 Questions 1 to 7

You will hear people talking in seven different situations. For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).
You will hear each recording twice. Answer all the questions.

1 The family plans to stay at 5 According to the girl, Dr Martin Luther King wanted

Track 1 A the Seaview Hotel for one night. A to build a land of dreams.
B the Marine Hotel for three nights. B to join a civil rights movement.
C the Continental Hotel for two nights. C to bring about change in his country.

End-of-Year Test 2 During the lockdown, the boy could keep his hair 6 The occasion described by the boy was about
short by
A a farewell event.
A doing it himself. B a reunion event.
B visiting a barber. C a graduation event.
C getting his sister’s help.
7 According to the girl, the weight loss plan combines
3 When does the boy take his afternoon nap?
A both diet and exercise.
A Every day B medication and supplements.
B Once a week C a vegetarian diet and gym training.
C Twice a week

4 By the end of the dialogue, we can say that Mimi

A is undecided.
B prefers Rohan.
C will vote for Shalini.

Part 2
Questions 8 to 15

You will hear Chef Martin talking about the person who inspired him most in his life. For questions 8 to 15, circle the
Track 2 correct answer (A, B, or C). You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

8 What happened to the narrator’s father when the 12 The narrator’s mother can best be described as
narrator was 12 years old? A a rough woman.
B a tough woman
A He passed away. C a stout woman.
B His left hand had to be amputated.
C He had an accident at his workplace. 13 What was the greatest challenge the narrator’s
mother faced?
9 Who became the breadwinner of the family after the
amputation incident? A The physical labour she suffered.
B The long hours she had to work.
A The narrator C Earning enough to educate her children.
B The narrator’s mother
C The narrator’s siblings 14 The narrator became a famous
A cook.
10 The narrator’s grandparents were originally from B writer.
A India C speaker.
B Melaka
C Sitiawan 15 The narrator says he was inspired to succeed in life
by
11 The narrator’s mother supported her family by
working A the sufferings of his father.
B the sacrifices of his mother.
A in a laundry shop. C the desire for personal fame.
B as a domestic help.
C as a rubber tapper.

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Part 3 Track 3
Questions 16 to 20

You will hear five short extracts in which different people talk about how they spend their weekends. For questions 16
to 20, choose from the list (A to G) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are two extra letters which
you do not need to use. You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

A My friends and I love athletic events. (18) Speaker 1 G 16
B We attend lectures at the local university.
C I combine gardening with my computer work. (19) Speaker 2 D 17
D My craze is for sci-fi movies at the cinemas. (17)
E We are active in community service. (20) Speaker 3 A 18
F I give tuition to university students.
G I love to feast my eyes on the latest dresses and shoes. (16) Speaker 4 C 19

Speaker 5 E 20

Part 4 End-of-Year Test
Questions 21 to 30

You will hear a reporter from a school magazine interviewing Mr Sam Loo, a successful chef in Bandar Baru Putra.
For questions 21 to 30, fill in the missing information in each numbered space. Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for
each space. You will hear the interview twice. Answer all the questions.

From an Engineer Going Back to His Roots Track 4

One may have a university degree, but life often leads graduates to rediscover the value of their roots. One such
person is Bandar Baru Putra’s highly popular porridge (21)   chef  , Mr Sam Loo. He recently shared his
story with PERINTIS – our school magazine.

An (22)   engineering   graduate from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Mr Sam Loo, first
worked for a construction firm. In 2008, the Malaysian economy suffered a (23)   recession  . Mr Loo, like
hundreds of others, lost his job. With his (24)   savings  , Mr Loo opened a family restaurant in Bandar
Baru Putra. This (25)   restaurant   specialised in rice porridge dishes which were made very famous in
the earlier years at his father’s streetside food stall.

All seemed to be well until the Covid-19 (26)   pandemic   hit in March 2020. There was a sharp drop
in business and the restaurant had to be closed due to concerns for public (27)   safety  . Not willing to
give up, Mr Loo, who had mastered the (28)   recipes  , ingredients and cooking styles opened his home-
based online food delivery service. With the help of his IT-qualified son, the Loo family used e-commerce to
promote their sales.

When asked to reflect on the past, Mr Loo paid a glowing tribute to his (29)   parents   who not
only gave him an excellent education but also taught him to perfect his (30)   culinary   skills. He also
praised his wife Jeannie for her faith in him. Finally, he advised all young entrepreneurs to master IT skills and

e-commerce.

Note: Lesson 111&112 (Project-Based Learning) is on page 127

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