1 霹雳怡保培南独立中学 SM POI LAM (SUWA) IPOH SECOND MONTHLY TEST 2022 JUNIOR 1 UEC ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2 DATE: 16 AUGUST 2022 TIME : 0840-1000 (1 HOUR 20 MINUTES) NAME： CLASS：J1ZH SECTION 1: READING COMPREHENSION (20%) PASSAGE 1 REG NO: Material is what something is what made of. There are 5 basic materials. Most things are made with these materials. Some things are made of metal. Some things are made of glass. Some things are made of wood. Some things are made of cloth and some things are made of plastic. There are some other materials. But they are not used as much as these 5 materials. Let’s talk about metal first. Metal is very heavy. And it is very hard and strong. It usually feels cool if you touch it. We use metal to make lots of things. We use it for forks and knives. We use it for keys. We use it for cars. We use it for these things because metal is very strong. Now let’s talk about glass. Glass is very smooth. It feels cool to touch but it is not as heavy as metal. It is hard, but it’s not strong. It breaks very easily! Then why do we use it? We use it because it is clear! You can see through glass! that’s why we use it for windows and glasses. This paper consists of 13 printed pages Prepared by ： Checked by： ……………….. (Ms. Sugunah) (Ms Sindhu) ………………..
2 Secondly, I’m going to talk about wood. Wood is lighter than metal and glass. It is not as strong as metal. But it is much stronger than glass. We use wood to make lots of things. Things made from wood are usually light and strong. Chairs and tables are made from wood. Pencils are made from wood. Next is cloth. Cloth is very light. It is much lighter than wood and it is very soft. We use cloth to make many things. For example, it is used to make clothing, bags, blankets and curtains. Lastly, I want to share about plastic which is very light. It could be either soft or hard. Plastic can be used to make thin plastic bags. These are light, soft and strong. We can also use plastic to make bicycle helmets. Helmets are light, hard and strong. A helmet and a plastic bag seem different but they both made from plastic. 1) Which sentence from the passage describes the main idea? A) We use cloth to make lots of things. B) Metal is very heavy. C) There are 5 basic materials. D) A helmet and a bag seem different. 2) According to the passage, which of these things is a material? A) chairs B) clothing C) windows D) wood 3) According to the passage, how does glass feel? A) Smooth and cool B) Warm and soft C) Light and hard D) Sharp and heavy 4) In paragraph 4. The passage says, “Wood is lighter than metal and glass.” What is the main purpose of this sentence? A) To explain something B) To recommend something C) To compare something D) To demonstrate something
3 5) Which material would you use if you want to make something strong and very light? A) Plastic B) Wood C) Metal D) Glass PASSAGE 2 Smoking is the single largest preventable cause of death worldwide. It is killing about 2200 people in India everyday that means one every forty seconds. It is alarming that inspire of this smoking is increasing among the youth of India. According to World Bank study. India. Indonesia and China are the only countries in the world where incidence of smoking is going up. It is increasing not only in cities but also in towns and villages. Higher education groups are also taking to smoking more readily. Since smoking enjoys social acceptance, it is easy to get cigarettes. What starts as an experiment, soon turns into a habit. It is difficult to give up smoking because unlike other drugs, craving for it is immediate. Nicotine in cigarettes brings structural changes in brain. Its non-availability can cause symptoms of agitation. Smoking also has a strong associational aspect. People smoke while reading, after meals or with a cup of coffee. 6) In India daily about 2200 people die: A) due to starvation B) due to accidents C) due to smoking D) due to fraud activities 7) It is difficult to give up smoking because: A) craving for a cigarette is immediate B) it is a tough job C) it can’t be remedied D) its lust does not spare one [Grab your reader’s attention with a great quote from the document or use this space to emphasize a key point. To place this text box anywhere on the page, just drag it.]
4 8) Nicotine brings out some changes in the brain, they are: A) physical changes B) structural changes C) chemical changes D) atmospheric changes 9) Three countries where the incidence of smoking is going up, are: A) Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka B) India, Indonesia and Canada C) China, India and Bangladesh D) India, Indonesia and China 10) When do people smoke, except? A) before bed B) after meals C) with a cup of coffee D) while reading PASSAGE 3 Last Friday, the scouts of SK Brave Warrior went camping in the forest. They left the school at 2.00p.m. Encik Ali and Encik Ahmad went along with them. They had planned to camp there till Sunday. They reached the campsite an hour later. The members of the Eagle Patrol immediately put up the tents. Mouse Deer Patrol and Lion Patrol went out to collect firewood while the members of the Elephant Patrol started to clear a small area to set up the kitchen. Suddenly, a boy screamed. Encik Ahmad rushed over to the kitchen area. He looked down at the ground. He was shocked because there was an old, rusty bomb sticking out of the ground. Encik Ahmad called the police station immediately. Within a few minutes, the police and the bomb squad arrived. They exploded the bomb safely. Upon the advice of the police, the camping trip was cancelled. The boys packed up and went home.
5 11) How many days did scouts plan to camp in the forest? A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four 12) At what time did they reach the campsite? A) 2.00 p.m B) 3.00 p.m C) 4.00 p.m D) 5.00 p.m 13) Encik Ali and Ahmad most probably A) Scoutmasters B) Headmasters C) Parents D) Policemen 14) The boy who screamed was from the A. Mouse Deer Patrol B. Lion Patrol C. Elephant Patrol D. Snake Patrol 15) The police advised the scouts to cancel their camping trip because they …. A. were angry with the scouts B. wanted to explode the bomb C. felt that the scouts were destroying the forest D. were afraid that there might be more bombs in the area
6 PASSAGE 4 People say that Malaysia is a land of holidays. This is quite true because Malaysians celebrate many festivals. One of the biggest festivals in Malaysia is Hari Raya Aildilfitri. The Muslims celebrate it after fasting for a month during the month of Ramadan. On Hari Raya morning, the men and boys go the the mosque. After that they go home and wait for their friends to visit them. They usually serve ketupat, lemang and rendang to their guests. The Chinese celebrate Chinese New Year in January or February. On the eve of the festival, family members will gather for a reunion dinner. On Chinese New Year morning, children and those who are not married will received red packets or ang paws. These packets contain money.Then, just like the Muslims, they wait for friends and relatives to visit them. The Hindus celebrate Deepavali in October or November. On Deepavali morning, Hindus light lamps and take a bath to clean themselves. The Christians celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December. They decorate their houses with Christmas trees and put presents under them. On the night before Christmas, Christians go to church. Just like the Muslims and Chinese, the Hindus and the Christians also wait for friends and relatives to visit them during their festivals. 16. This passage is mainly about Malaysian A. holidays B. festivals C. people D. Food 17. Muslims celebrate … A. Deepavali B. Christmas C. Hari Raya Aidilfitri D. Chinese New Year 18. How many festivals are mentioned in this passage? A. One B. Two
7 C. Three D. Four 19. Which of the following will not receive an ang pow for Chinese New year? A. Ali, a three year old boy. B. Mei Lee, an eleven year old girl. C. Miss Devi,a 20 year old unmarried woman. D. Madam Tay, a sixty year old grandmother. 20. Pick the statement that is true. A. Deepavali is celebrated at the end of the year. B. The Christians put their presents under a Christmas tree. C. The Chinese have a reunion dinner on the first day of Chinese New Year. D. Muslim women go to the mosque to pray on the morning of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. SECTION 2: FORMS AND FUNCTIONS (5%) QUESTIONS 21 - 25 Complete each of the following dialogues by selecting the best answers from the options. 21. Amelia : What do you think about my new birthday dress? Tasha : _____________________________ To compliment A) Oh, that’s second to none. B) I’m very excited about the fireworks display. C) I think it pales in comparison to the Commonwealth Games. D) Wow! You look gorgeous. 22. Student : Sir, this is the finished project that you instructed us to do. Teacher : _____________________________ To express dissatisfaction A) Is that it? B) Couldn’t be better. C) This is unbelievable.
8 D) You must have spent only a few hours doing it. 23) Salesperson : So, what’s your choice? Do you wish to buy the Samsung Galaxy or iPhone 12? Alfred : _____________________________ To Consider A) I’ll think it over. B) Please don’t rush it. C) I don’t like the designs. D) It’s not wise to make a hasty decision. 24) Reporter : Congratulations on winning the international piano competition? Chia Loo : _____________________________ To express happiness A) Well, it’s okay. B) I’m on cloud nine now. C) Well, I could even have done better D) Anyway, thank you. 25. Patricia : Can I help you to take your baby to clinic? Selena : _____________________________ To decline politely A) Yes, you can. B) No. Don’t be busy body. C) It’s all right. I’ll take care of him. D) Thank you. That’s very kind of you.
9 SECTION 3: CLOSEST IN MEANING (10%) QUESTIONS 26 – 35 Select the best answer which is closest meaning to the statements underlined. Situation 1 Henry and Min Hui are talking about their friend, Alex Henry : Have you heard about Alex? Min Hui : No. What about him? Henry : He is on hot water. Min Hui : What happened? Tell me about him. I can’t wait. Henry : I’ll tell you if you promise not to breathe a word to anyone. Min Hui : You know you can count on me. Henry : He was caught cheating in the exam again. I think he will be expelled. 26. hot water A) very sad B) very scared C) in a bad mood D) in serious trouble 27. I can’t wait A) I’m busy B) I’m excited to know C) I have to go D) I don’t want to wait. 28. not to breathe a word to anyone A) to keep it secret B) to tell everybody C) to share with everyone D) to tell only one person 29. count on me A) ignore me B) trust me C) add me D) count me in 30. expelled A) locked up B) punished severely C) dismissed from school D) sent home immediately
10 Situation 2 Jack and Pairin are talking in the canteen during recess. Jack : You look so confident. You must be well prepared for the examination. Pairin : Me? I read my books once in a blue moon. Jack : You must be pulling my leg! Pairin : To be honest, I have been burning the midnight oil. Personally, I don’t like doing things at the eleventh hour. Jack : I should be like you. 31. well prepared A) mugging B) hoping C) ready D) eager 32. once in a blue moon A) all the time B) rarely C) frequently D) never 33. You must be pulling my leg A) you must be joking B) you joke very well C) you like my joke D) you are lying 34. burning the midnight oil A) studying late into the night B) lighting candles at night C) preparing study at midnight D) waking up at midnight to pour oil 35. the eleventh hour A) eleven times B) before midnight C) at eleven o’clock D) at the last minute
11 SECTION 4: GRAMMAR - Present Continuous (10%) QUESTIONS 36 - 45 36. _____ they coming over for dinner? A) Is B) Are C) Am D) Was 37. Maxwell ____ not sleeping on our sofa. A) is B) are C) were D) am 38. My mother-in-law is ____ at our house this week. A) stay B) staying C) be staying D) are staying 39. I ____ my dinner right now. A) eat B) ate C) am eating D) is eating 40. My sister _____ Spanish. A) learn B) is learning C) learning D) be learning 41. I ____ at the hair salon until September. A) work B) be working C) was working D) am working
12 42. We ____ at a fancy restaurant tonight. Jason decided this yesterday. A) is eating B) eats C) eat D) are eating 43. Why _____ playing football tomorrow? A) he not is B) he isn’t C) isn’t he D) he not 44. They are ____ a new shopping mall downtown. A) openning B) oppening C) opening D) opening 45. Melissa is ____ down on her bed. A) lying B) lieing C) liying D) lie SECTION 5: - Structure and Usage 15% QUESTIONS 46 - 60 PART 1 Read the passage below and choose the BEST answer from the options given. Lantern Festival was 46 early last month. Mr. Wong and his family _ 47 in town. Mrs. Wong wanted to buy lanterns for her children. 48__ Mrs. Wong and her daughter were amazed with the colourful lanterns 49 the shop. While they were busy looking at the lanterns, Mr. Wong gave the man money for his son’s lantern. Then they 50 to the next stall.
13 46. A. celebrate B. celebrates C. celebrated D. celebrating 47. A. are B. were C. is D. was 48. A. Both B. Neither C. Either D. As 49. A. at B. on C. under D. above 50. A. marched B. walked C. waddled D. skipped PART 2 Pokemon GO is a free-to-play augmented reality mobile game developed by Niantic for iOS __51__ Android devices. The game __52__ player to capture, battle, train and virtual Pokemon who appear throughout __53__ real world. The game was officially released in United States, Australia and New Zealand __54__ July 6, 2016. This game is going to be released __55__ other countries soon. Pokemon Go provides mobile game players with immensely enjoyable experience and it became one of __56__ most popular mobile game after it has been released recently. It uses real world locations such as __57__ Hokkaido and Kanto regions of Japan, New York and Paris as inspiration for the fantasy setting in which its games take place. Besides, Pokemon Go __58__ players to explore cities and towns around where they live and even around the globe to capture as many Pokemon as __59__ can. However, players were reminded to be aware __60__ their safety concerns while they are playing game. 51. A. so B. or C. but D. and 52. A. allowed B. allowing C. allows D. has allowed 53. A. a B. an C. the D. - 54. A. on B. up C. under D. over 55. A. on B. in C. about D. over 56. A. a B. an C. the D. - 57. A. a B. an C. the D. - 58. A. encourages B. encourage C. encouraged D. encouraging 59. A. I B. you C. we D. they 60. A. on B. over C. of D. through
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