1 霹雳怡保培南独立中学 SM POI LAM (SUWA) IPOH SECOND MONTHLY TEST 2021 ENGLISH FIRST LANGUAGE PAPER 2 (COMPREHENSION) DATE: TIME : 3 rd AUGUST 2021 0845 - 1005 (1 Hour 20 Minutes) NAME：______________________ REG NO: _________________ CLASS: J3 ZI, J3 LI READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Answer all questions. Write your answer on the Test-pad. This paper consists of 4 sections Write in BLUE or BLACK pen only. The total mark for this paper is 50. Do Not Turn Over This Page Until You Are Told To Do So Prepared by ： ____________________ (MR. THOMAS CHEAH) Checked by： ______________________ (MS. LING SOON CHING) This paper consists of 10 printed pages
2 SECTION A: COMPREHENSION (20%) PASSAGE 1: Read the following leaflet advertising an adventure course, and then answer the questions. Visit Ropeworks! Ropeworks is Wales’s most exciting attraction. It is situated at Greenacres Holiday Park in Snowdonia. This unique climbing adventure is about you! From the moment you arrive at the Ropeworks reception, you are in safe hands. The friendly, trained instructors will help you into your safety harness, and explain what the course is about. The impressive network of high poles is linked by a combination of ropes and nets. You can swing, climb, balance and go through the air in a way that you never dreamed possible. There is no limit to the high-flying fun that you can experience! You can do it! There is more than one way around the course because we want to encourage you to challenge yourself. You make the decisions about which step to take or which move to make. Your confidence will grow as you climb around the maze of poles and ropes. You might like to try the specially built, multi-coloured climbing wall. It now has foot and hand holds, which have been added for extra safety. Or, you might prefer to sit back and enjoy the Giant Swing. There is room for two people, so you can ride with another person if you wish. If you choose the advanced course, you can move around the highest parts of the course at your own speed. You can have fun as you balance along the high wire, and walk on your tiptoes over the wooden logs. On the Zip Descent, you can admire the wonderful view of the sea and the mountains. You will feel an amazing sense of excitement when you launch yourself from the platform for the high-speed descent. Adventure for all Ropeworks is open to adults and children who are 8 years old and above. Those under twelve years old should be accompanied by an adult. The Ropeworks course is not physically demanding, so it is suitable for people of all levels of fitness. What to wear You need to wear comfortable trousers and flat shoes. Open-toed footwear is not allowed. If it is raining, we provide waterproof jackets. Opening hours Ropeworks is open daily from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm. Holiday periods are very busy times, so advance booking is essential. You can pre-book your session by phone or on the website. Ropeworks welcomes group bookings, just telephone or email for details. Please note, people who arrive late may miss their session and will not be
3 refunded. Friends and family members who do not wish to participate are welcome to stay and watch. 1. Where in Wales is Ropeworks? ...............................................................................................................................................[1] 2. What do the staff do for you? Give two details. ................................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................................[2] 3. What connects the high poles? ...............................................................................................................................................[1] 4. What keeps you safe on the climbing wall? ...............................................................................................................................................[1] 5. What is the minimum age for taking part in the activities? ...............................................................................................................................................[1] 6. When does Ropeworks offer you clothing? ...............................................................................................................................................[1] 7. When do you have to pre-book? ...............................................................................................................................................[1] 8. Why must you make sure you arrive on time? Give two details. ................................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................................[2] [Total 10 MARKS]
4 PASSAGE 2: Read the following article about research into talent, and then answer the questions. Born to Win? In 1993, three psychologists wanted to find out more about talent. They carried out research at the Music Academy of Berlin, which has a reputation for producing world-class violinists. The project was criticised because all the participants were the same age. However, its results have led to changes in the hours of practice that talented musicians are expected to do. The psychologists asked the teachers at the academy to select 30 violin students, and put them into three groups of different abilities. The boys and girls were all talented students, but the teachers had different expectations of each group. One group might become expert solo performers in the future. Another group was expected to become good enough to work fulltime in an orchestra, and a third group had more modest ability. The psychologists interviewed all the students individually, and found that they had many similarities. For example, they had all started music lessons at the age of eight, and by the time they were 15 years old they had all decided to have a music career. Every student spent 50 hours each week improving their music skills. This included attending music classes and performing with other students. However, the psychologists discovered that there was a big difference in the amount of time that the students spent practising on their own. They found that the less successful students spent a much shorter time practicing by themselves than the others. Finally, the students were asked to estimate how many hours they had spent practicing alone since starting music lessons at the age of eight. By 18, the ‘solo performers’ counted a total of 7400 hours of practice. Students in the ‘orchestra’ group worked out that they had completed 5300 hours. By contrast with these two groups, students in the third group said that they had spent only 3420 hours practising. From the evidence of these findings, the psychologists concluded that the more practice people do, the better they become. They believed that what might appear to be inborn talent is the result of years of practice. However, the lead psychologist himself pointed out that this study was limited because it looked only at the students from one school. Some critics say that, although the findings of the Berlin research may be true for musicians, they are not relevant to other areas, such as sport and fitness. Others say that the study was limited because there was no proof that the students at the music academy were accurate in estimating their hours of practice. However, this study has had an impact on the training of talented people in a wide range of activities all over the world. Time spent practicing is seen as more vital for high achievement than natural ability. For example, experts advise sportspeople to do at least 10,000 hours of practice if they want to become good enough to win at the highest level. In addition, a recent North American research project investigated how far training can influence people’s fitness potential. The scientists analysed the genetic data of 100 families. The family members then participated in a fitness programme in a sports laboratory. At the end of the training, people from the same families showed very similar patterns of improvement. The scientists concluded that half our fitness potential comes from the genes that we inherit, and no amount of extra practice can change that. We do not yet know whether this view will be accepted by everyone.
5 1. What is the Music Academy of Berlin famous for? ...............................................................................................................................................[1] 2. What was the outcome of the research for the musicians? ...............................................................................................................................................[1] 3. How did the teachers at the academy help the researchers? Give two details. ................................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................................[2] 4. What ambition did all the students share? ...............................................................................................................................................[1] 5. What was the difference between the students of modest ability and the others? ...............................................................................................................................................[1] 6. What conclusions did the psychologists make from the results of the study? Give two details. ................................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................................[2] 7. According to the chart, in which two years did more girls than boys take part in research? ...............................................................................................................................................[1] 8. What is the minimum suggested training time needed to be a top athlete? ...............................................................................................................................................[1] [Total: 10 MARKS]
6 SECTION B: INFROMATION TRANSFER (10%) Read the article below and use the information given to complete the following task. SONNY Do more than you thought possible at only RM 1,921.78. The Sonny Xperian Z3 is designed to keep up with your life – wherever you go. Equipped with 4.4 (KitKat) processor, 16 GB internal memory and waterproof design, now you can take your XperianZ3 anywhere to live life to the fullest! Shoot stunning photos and videos with Sonny’s high - quality camera technologies. You can even take stunning visuals underwater! Every image you capture will be crisp, bright and sharp – exactly as you remember it with its 20.7 MP rear camera. Combined with a super-slim body and aluminium frame at only 152g, Xperian Z3 is the smartphone that teams durability with beauty. Best of all, you won’t miss a thing on its impressive 5.2” display, which provides a wide palate of rich, natural colours that combine to form amazingly sharp, clear images. SAMSON A new type of smart phone, borne of insight and innovation. It is the ultimate on-the-go device using Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop) with 32GB internal memory. The 5.7" display is the largest screen size with smartphone portability which allows you to see more and do more, while on the go. The S Pen creates a best-in-class mobile input experience. It is equipped with advanced 16MP camera and with the powerful camera feature, you can capture the world’s every moment in deep detail. At a reasonable price of RM 1063.60 This 171g powerful device will be yours. jPHONE Easy to use, capable of so much and light (192g), jOS 9 was engineered to work hand in hand with the advanced technologies built into jPhone together with its 16GB internal memory. Many built-in apps have been optimised to make the most of the 5.5”display. Place your finger on the Home button, and just like that your jPhone unlocks. Touch ID is just as secure as before and now works even faster. The jSight camera captures beautiful 12 megapixel still photos. All you have to do is find something beautiful and tap the shutter button for the best, most awe-inspiring photos you’ve ever taken. Get yours for RM 3675.00 inclusive of GST. *DISCLAIMER: Names of phone companies are twisted due to copy-right concerns.
7 Based on the information given above, complete the diagram below. Spcifications jPHONE SAMSON SONNY Operation System jOs 9 1. __________ 4.4 (KitKat)processor Memory 2. __________ 32GB 16 GB Camera 12 MP 3. __________ 20.7 MP Display 5.5” 5.7" 4. __________ Weight 5. __________ 171g 152g Complete the sentences below based on the given information. 6. Ali loves outdoor sports. He spends most of his free time scuba-diving. Which model is most suitable for him? ______________________________________________________________________[1] 7. Mother plans to buy an affordable phone for Linda who is homesick. Suggest a phone model that mother should get for Linda. ______________________________________________________________________[1] 8. The phone which has the highest storage capacity is ____________________________[1] 9. A photo enthusiast would choose a Sonny phone because ________________________[1] 10. “By just placing your finger on the Home button, you can unlock your phone.” Which model offers this feature? ______________________________________________________________________[1] [TOTAL: 10 MARKS]
8 SECTION C: CLOZE PASSAGE (10%) In some countries, a machine known as a lie detector is used to 1. ___________ in criminal investigation. The lie detector is used to determine whether the person involved in the crime is telling the truth or 2.__________. How does such a machine work? When a person tells an untruth, certain body reactions may 3. __________. For example, his heart may beat faster and his face may flush. His blood pressure may 4. __________ rise and his breathing may become quicker. It is the 5. __________ of the lie detector to record these reactions. Normally, the machine would record reactions which the subject has no control 6. ___________, such as his blood pressure, respiration or pulse. How reliable are these machines? Some countries do not use lie detectors 7. __________ they feel that these machines are not totally reliable. In fact, the success rate of the lie detector depends greatly 8. __________ the sensitivity of the machine. The ability of the person conducting the test is also very important. The examiner must know specifically 9. ___________ kinds of questions to ask his subjects. The examiner would usually familiarize himself with the details of the case first. He then asks his subjects 10. __________ that are totally unrelated to the case. The answers to these questions would help the examiner gauge what the 'normal' reactions of the subject are. After this, the examiner would ask questions of two kinds -- those that are important to the case and those which have nothing to do with the case at all. SECTION D: FORM ANS FUNCTIONS (10%) LANGUAGE FORMS: 1. Tourist: Could you tell me the way to the Post Office please? I was told it was in this area. Task : to offer [1] (A) Of course. No problem. (B) Just come with me. I'm going there myself. (C) Were you? Well, someone must have been playing a joke on you. (D) Just go along this road till you reach the traffic lights. Then, turn left. 2. Teacher: If you don't understand the problems, I'll be happy to explain them to you. Just tell me when you want to come and see me. I'm free all day after this lesson so any time today will be fine. Task : to accept [1] (A) Thank you. I can manage now. (B) Thanks. That's really kind of you. (C) Would twelve o'clock be alright, then? (D) Can I see you tomorrow?
9 3. Harry: I hear that you've got a new Maths teacher. What's she like? Task : to condemn [1] (A) A cross between a vampire and a mad woman. (B) Not terribly good. (C) It's probably too early to say but she seems to be a little eccentric. (D) Sometimes she screams at us when we ask her questions. Sometimes she answers us calmly. 4. Child: Mum, Johnny is hanging tins on Doggy's tail. Task : to scold [1] (A) Tell him not to do that. (B) That's a mean thing to do, Johnny! (C) Johnny, don't do that, OK? (D) Johnny, stop that! 5. Teacher: We can either discuss this question orally in class or you can do it for homework. Task : to express a preference [1] (A) Let's discuss it in class, then. (B) It's too hard to do. (C) Homework? Oh no 1 We have a test tomorrow. (D) How can you expect us to choose for ourselves? LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS 1. Student: So, the meeting is at four, right? Teacher: That's right. [1] (A) to confirm (B) to announce (C) to instruct (D) to praise
10 2. Director: We need someone to draw the curtain at this point. Stage hand: Well, I'll be free then. I can do it. [1] (A) to accept (B) to agree (C) to confirm (D) to volunteer 3. Fay: I don't really feel like going. George: Oh come on! We're all going. It'll be lots of fun. [1] (A) to invite (B) to persuade (C) to beg (D) to suggest 4. Son: Mum, I failed my English! I don't know how it happened. What shall I do now? [1] (A) to express anxiety (B) to express disappointment (C) to express surprise (D) to express shock 5. Wife: Well, I'm ready! Husband: Why don't you dress more smartly? Do you like to look a mess? [1] (A) to express anxiety (B) to request (C) to persuade (D) to criticize
