PEKAN SPMENGLISH MODULE 2021

PRAKATA

MODUL PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGERIS TINGKATAN 5 INI ADALAH BERPANDUKAN DOKUMEN
STANDARD KURIKULUM DAN PENTAKSIRAN (DSKP) DAN DITERBITKAN OLEH UNIT BAHASA SEKTOR
PEMBELAJARAN PEJABAT PENDIDIKAN DAERAH KOTA KINABALU SETELAH PEMBENTUKAN PASUKAN
TASK FORCE PADA 01 APRIL 2021. PASUKAN TASK FORCE INI TERDIRI DARIPADA 24 BUAH SEKOLAH
MENENGAH DARI DAERAH KOTA KINABALU, 22 SEKOLAH PERDANA DAN DUA BUAH SEKOLAH
SWASTA.

IA DISEDIAKAN ATAS ARAHAN SEKTOR PEMBELAJARAN JABATAN PENDIDIKAN NEGERI SABAH.

MODUL INI DISEDIAKAN DENGAN MERUJUK KEPADA DSKP DAN FORMAT TERKINI SPM 2021.
SEMOGA MODUL INI DAPAT MEMBANTU PARA GURU UNTUK TERUS MELAKSANAKAN PENGAJARAN
DAN PEMBELAJARAN, WALAUPUN DALAM TEMPOH KEKANGAN PANDEMIK COVID-19. MODUL INI
MAMPU MENJADI PANDUAN KEPADA GURU UNTUK LEBIH KREATIF MENGAJAR DAN MENYOKONG
MURID UNTUK TERUS BELAJAR SESUAI DENGAN KEPERLUAN DSKP DAN MENDAPAT PENDEDAHAN
BENTUK SOALAN SPM FORMAT BARU.

TERIMA KASIH ATAS KERJASAMA DAN KOMITMEN SEMUA GURU BAHASA INGGERIS DAERAH KOTA
KINABALU KERANA TELAH BERUSAHA MENYEDIAKAN BAHAN PEMBELAJARAN YANG BERBENTUK
FORMAT BARU. SYABAS DAN TERIMA KASIH JUGA DIUCAPKAN KEPADA JURULATIH UTAMA DAERAH
PUAN CLAIRE LESLIE SYLVESTER YANG MEMBANTU DALAM MEMBERI TAKLIMAT RINGKAS FORMAT
BARU KERTAS BAHASA INGGERIS SPM. SETINGGI-TINGGI PENGHARGAAN JUGA KEPADA CIK IZZATI
SHAIFFUDDIN DAN PN SUSAN AGATHA GRAHAM UNTUK MEMBUAT KOMPILASI SEMUA BAHAN,
MENGEDIT DAN MEMURNIKAN BAHAN PEMBELAJARAN SEHINGGA TERHASILNYA MODUL
PEMBELAJARAN INI. SEMOGA USAHA MURNI INI DAPAT DITERUSKAN LAGI PADA MASA AKAN
DATANG, DAN MEMBERI IMPAK YANG LEBIH BESAR DALAM PENINGKATAN PENCAPAIAN MURID
KHUSUSNYA MATA PELAJARAN BAHASA INGGERIS DALAM PEPERIKSAAN SPM 2021.

YONG PEI NA
PEGAWAI SISC+ BAHASA
PPD KOTA KINABALU

THE PANEL WRITERS

COLLECTION OF READING & WRITING CEFR ALIGNED MODULES

No. School Name Teachers Involved
1 SM TSHUNG TSIN SABAH STTSS English Dept
2 KIAN KOK MIDDLE SCHOOL Shirley Chin
3 SM TINGGI KOTA KINABALU Grace Phan Yiing Ling
Zahirah Mohd Zain Rampas
4 SMK BANDARAYA KOTA Ho Mui Lan
KINABALU Celestina Gisip
Ruslili Nurzaharah Hassan
5 SMK PULAU GAYA Didy Nicholas Jinsin
6 SMK KOLOMBONG Nur Hafizah Sahat
Ellysa Emilda Alphonsus
7 SM LA SALLE KK Adrian Robert
8 SMK ST FRANCIS CONVENT Tok Fen Fen
9 SMK LIKAS Olevia Leensra Landa
Munirah Ibrahim
10 Perry Lim
Sea Ning Hua
SMJK SHAN TAO Mohd Sabree

11 SEKOLAH SUKAN MALAYSIA Francisca Yong Fui Mui
Kasthuri Letchumanan
SABAH
Melissa Joannes
12 Azlin Hj Matussin
Rahimah Abdullah
SMK PEREMPUAN LIKAS Susan Agatha Graham
Dorothy Ho Ching Ling
13 Roseline David
Lesly Ng Kok Huang
SMK INANAM Rozalee bin Jamir@ Irwan
Justina Pinsin
14 SMK TEBOBON Nancy Pagag
15 SM MAKTAB SABAH KK Junior Chong
16
Rosalind Gima
SM LOK YUK KK Morrien Lo
Noradilah Sulimai
17 SM ALL SAINTS
18 SM STELLA MARIS Nur Amalina Afiqah Binti Amer Phadillah
19 SMK TAMAN TUN FUAD Yong Pei Na
Izzati Binti Shaiffuddin
20 SMK AGAMA TUN
AHMADSHAH INANAM

21 SMK SANZAC
22 SMK ST PETER TELIPOK
23 SM SAINS SABAH(SMESH)

24 SMKA KOTA KINABALU
25 COORDINATOR (PPD)
26 SECRETARY

READING
PART 1

Part 1
Questions 1 to 8

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B, or C.

JOB HUNTERS
RECRUITMENT AGENCY
Are you really satisfied with your job?
NO?
Are your talents and abilities ignored or unappreciated?
YES?
THEN CALL US!
We will introduce you to people who will really appreciate all your talents and skills.

1 What does this advertisement promise?
A A more suitable job for your abilities
B Talented customers for your business
C A promotion in your present job

ANTIQUE JAPANESE PORCELAIN SALE
A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity!

A collector from Japan is selling six of his most fine, rare and exclusive pieces from his
famous private collection.

Coming to Kuala Lumpur soon!
Pan Pacific Hotel
22nd March 2002

2 What items are offered for sale in the following advertisement?
A some private collections of porcelain
B some exclusive antiques
C some modern porcelain works

The island of Bali is covered with towering mountains. In fact, one can find very little flat
land here. Yet, for thousands of years, the enterprising Balinese people have cultivated rice
effectively. They have done so by cutting terraces into the steep mountain sides to enable
rice to be planted, as it is planted on the flat plains in Java.

3 How is rice cultivated in Bali?
A On the flat plains
B In the few flat areas
C In plots cut into the mountains

4. Effectively as found in the passage means
A easily
B profitably
C successfully

5 Which of the following statements is correct about the advertisement below?

PURCHASE – WITH – PURCHASE

A lovely pair of bedroom slippers and satin hangers are yours at ONLY RM19.90 (worth
RM29.90) with purchases of RM50.00 from the Ladies’ Department.

A To get these items at RM19.90, you have to buy something else first.
B To get these free gifts, you have to buy items costing RM 19.90
C The slippers cost RM19.90 whereas the hangers cost RM29.90

One can understand why Malacca is called a historic city. Some streets in Malacca seemed
to have hardly changed in the last few centuries. Strolling along Jalan Hang Jebat and Jalan
Tan Cheng Lock, my friends and I could imagine how they would have appeared in the
ancient times when they were known as Jonker and Hereen Street. Then, these streets were
almost totally occupied by the Baba families.

6 What does they in the passage refer to?

A The last few centuries
B The two streets
C The Baba families

Questions 7 and 8
Which of the following sentences best explains the signs below?

WE APOLOGISE BUT THE USE OF HANDPHONES IS NOT
PERMITTED IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT. CUSTOMERS ARE
WELCOME TO USE THE PHONE AT THE SERVICE COUNTER.

7 A Customers have to switch off their handphones inside this establishment.
B Customers can request to use the establishment’s handphones.
C Customers have to use their own handphones in this establishment.

DO NOT HANDLE THE FRUIT.
PLEASE WAIT TO BE SERVED.

8 A Customers are allowed to choose their own fruit.
B Customers should not touch the fruit.
C Customers have to serve themselves.

ANSWERING TIPS
1. The advertiser is a recruitment agency, offering better jobs to dissatisfied workers. The
answer is Option A.
2. The collection of antique porcelain is exclusive. There are only a few pieces for sale.
So the answer is Option B.
3. Question 3 is a straightforward question. Rice is cultivated by cutting terraces into the
mountain sides. The answer is Option C.
4. Effectively means successfully. The answer is Option C.
5. The advertisement states that the items are yours at only RM19.90 with purchases of
RM50.00. this means that to buy the items at that price, one has to buy something else.
So, Option A is the answer.
6. They refers to Jalan Hang Jebat and Jalan Tan Cheng Lock, which are two streets. So
the answer is Option B.
7. The purpose of the sign, which is found in an establishment (e.g. a restaurant), is to
inform customers that they cannot use handphones there. Thus, Option A, which says
that ‘customers have to switch off their handphones’ is the answer.
8. The sign, which is placed among some fruit, tells the customers not to handle the fruit.
This means that they should not touch them. So, the Option B is the answer.

ANSWER
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. B

Paper 1 – Reading and Use of English

Part 1 (8 marks)
Questions 1 to 8

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each
question, mark the correct answer.
1.

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Which of the following is true about SPCA
Animals organisations?
(SPCA)
A. Animal issues policies are different for
A Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to each
Animals (SPCA) is a common name for non-
profit animal welfare organisations around SPCA organisation.
the world. The oldest SPCA organisation is
the RSPCA, which was founded in England B. SPCA organisations around the world
in 1824. SPCA organisations operate operate
independently of each other and are not
affiliated in any way. Policies regarding together for the common goal.
animal euthanasia, handling feral cats, and
similar issues vary by organisation. C. All the SPCA organisations are under
the

RSPCA in England

2.

Petaling Jaya – A robbery ended on a What is the main message of the news
report?
happy note when a suitcase that was stolen
turned up in the garbage bin. Mr Chong said A. A suitcase was stolen when robbers
that robbers had taken the suitcase which broke into
contained all his essential papers and
certificates and he was very upset by it. Later, the house.
a stranger called him up to say that he had
found all his documents in the garbage bin B. A stranger found a suitcase in the
near his house. Mr Chong said that his faith garbage bin
in the kindness of the human race was
restored. near his house.

C. The return of the stolen documents
restored Mr

Chong’s faith in people.

3.

We continue to build a dynamic, passionate Based on the advertisement above, which of
and customer focused team and are inviting the following statements is true?
talents to join us as:
A. School leavers are encouraged to apply
Accounts Clerk for the
• Not less than two years of accounting
experience account clerk post.
• Competency in accounting software
and databases B. Applicant must have work experience to
• Attention to detail qualified for the post.
• Certificate or qualification in Finance
and/or Accounting C. Accounting software and databases
trainings will
Interested candidate, please contact
016-8334455 (Mr. Manu) be provided for all the applicants.

4.

From the text message above, Alex urgently
needs Mrs. Lim’s phone number because
A. he wants to have a talk with her about the
online

lesson.
B. he wants to inform Mrs. Lim about the
technical

issues he is currently facing.
C. he wants Mrs. Lim to help him log in to
his

account for the online lesson.

5.

POSTER COMPETITION Which of the statements is true about the
flyer above?
The Art Society invites every student in the
A. Every student in the school must take
school to participate in its competition. part in the

INSTRUCTIONS: competition.

I) Size of Poster : 40cm by 28 B. The winner and first runner-up receive
the same
cm
prize.
ii) Title of Poster : KEEP THE

SCHOOL

CAMPUS CLEAN

All works must be original. Any work found C. All entries must reach the school on 20

to have been copied or done by someone July

else will be disqualified. 2021.

PRIZES: RM 200 cash and a
First Prize -
hamper RM 200 cash
Second Prize - RM 80
Third Prize -

The closing date for all entries is 20 July
2021.

6.

Cid : Guys, how about we go to the mall

after

school? Which of the following statements is true?

Adam : No, got to hit the hay, today’s A. The guys went to the mall after
classes were really draining. school.

Ben : I’m good for the mall, got energy B. Adam is going to rest after school.
to spare. C. Ben slept during all the lessons

Adam : That’s because you slept the whole
day away!

7.

CUCUMBER BODY SCRUB CUCUMBER ALOE

PACKAGE (RM 88.20) ESSENCE REPAIR Which of the following is not
included in the cheapest
60 MIN BODY MASSAGE PACKAGE (RM 88.20) package?

30 MIN FOOT REFLEXOLOGY 60 MIN BODY MASSAGE A. Hot stone therapy
30 MIN CUCUMBER BODY 30 MIN FOOT REFLEXOLOGY B. Foot reflexology
SCRUB 30 MIN CUCUMBER ALOE C. Shoulder massage

VERA BODY MASK

HERBAL FOOT BATH & COFFEE BODY SCRUB

FOOT REFLEXOLOGY PACKAGE (79.20)

PACKAGE (RM 61.20) 60 MIN BODY MASSAGE

60 MIN FOOT REFLEXOLOGY 30 MIN HOT STONE THERAPY
30 MIN FOOT BATH & FOOT 30 MIN COFFEE BODY SCRUB

SCRUB

30 MIN HEAD & SHOULDER

MASSAGE

CONTACT US 016 – 890 3173

A-G-14 GROUND FLOOR, BLOCK A, WARISAN SQUARE, JALAN

TUN FUAD STEPHEN 88000

KOTA KINABALU, SABAH.

8.

Dear Jonathan, Luke’s objective of writing this note to
How are you? You have just had the Jonathan is

term break holidays. By the way, I am sorry A. To ask after Jonathan’s well-being.
to learn that your family had met with tragic B. To express his deepest sympathy to
road accident on the way to Ranau during the Jonathan.
school break, and your mother was tragically C. To ask whether Jonathan had a great
killed due to a serious head injury. I hope that holiday.
you would get over this sad and sorrowful
bereavement. Hereby, please accept our
highest degree condolences. Deepest
sympathy to you and your family

Analysis of answers:

1. The answer is: A
A – Correct. Policies regarding animal euthanasia, handling feral cats, and similar issues vary
by organisation. Vary by organisation means different for each organisation. Similar issues
refer to animal issues such as animal euthanasia and handling feral cats.
B – Incorrect. SPCA organisations operate independently of each other. Independently
means without outside help or free from outside control and influence. Therefore, SPCA
organisations do not operate together even though they have the same goal, which is to prevent
cruelty to animals.
C – Incorrect. This statement is not mentioned in the extract. RSPCA is the oldest SPCA
organisation that was founded in England in 1824.

2. The answer is: C
A – Incorrect. There is no mention about where the robbery took place.
B – Incorrect. Although the stranger did find the suitcase near his house, that is not the main
message of the news report.
C – Correct. The main message is despite having been robbed of his suitcase, the kindness
shown by a stranger in trying to return his lost documents restored Mr Chong’s faith in people.

3. The answer is: B
A – Incorrect. Applicants must have a qualification in Finance and/or Accounting.
B – Correct. Applicants must have at least two years of accounting experience.
C – Incorrect. It is not mentioned that trainings would be provided for the applicants. On the
other hand, the applicants should be competent in accounting software and databases.

4. The answer is: B
A – Incorrect. Alex mentioned about contacting Mrs. Lim to inform her that he is unable to
log in his school account
B – Correct. According to the text, it is clearly stated that Alex urgently needs to contact his
teacher, Mrs. Lim, to explain about his inability to log in his school account.
C – Incorrect. Alex only wants to explain his situation to the teacher, not to ask for help.

5. The answer is: C
A – Incorrect. The school extends invitation to every student BUT does not make it a must or
compulsory for every student to participate.

B – Incorrect. The 1st runner-up or second winner receives only RM 200 cash whereas the
winner receives both RM 200 cash and a hamper.
C – Correct. The closing date for all entries is the same meaning as all entries must reach the
school on 20 July 2021.

6. The answer: C
A – Incorrect. Only Cid and Adam want to go to the mall after school.
B – Incorrect. ‘Hit the hay’ indicates sleep not rest.
C – Correct. The third and fourth line shows the time Ben slept which is during school
hours and not after school using ‘slept the whole day away’.

7. The answer: A
Explanation: The cheapest package is Herbal Foot Bath & Foot Reflexology Package; hot
stone is only included in Coffee Body Scrub Package.

8. The answer: B
Explanation: Luke is expressing his condolences as Jonathan’s mother was killed in the tragic
road accident.

PART 1
Anuar Abdullah has a unique way of conveying the conservation message. He is into marine
drawings done underwater. His artworks are his contribution to efforts to preserve the
environment that he grew up with as a child in Terengganu.
1 What makes Annuar’s work unique?

A He does marine drawings.
B His artworks are done underwater.
C He grew up as a child in Terengganu
D He is fully into conserving the environment.

Miri:Eleven-year-old Teng Wen Yen died in a fire trying to save her six-year-old
brother when a fire gutted the whole longhouse in Miri yesterday. Both siblings
were overcome by smoke and perished in the blaze. Their mother said that it was
love that drove Wen Yen back into the burning house.

2 From the news report, we know that the
A fire caused several deaths
B mother of the girls worked in Miri
C two siblings were playing in the longhouse
D older sister made a brave attempt to save her brother

Dear Mum,
I will need the bicycle today at 3.00 pm as I have to go for the Scouts’ meeting.

Could you please tell Chin Seng to bring it back immediately after school? He always
stays back and I don’t want to be delayed.

Love,
Chin Hock
3 In the note above, the main point of the message is that
A Chin Seng needs to go to the meeting.
B Chin Hock has taken the bicycle to school.
C Chin Seng always takes the bicycle from Chin Hock
D Chin Hock needs the bicycle to attend the Scouts’ meeting.

The Interact Club of SMK Taman Ehsan

President
(Anna Chan)

Secretary Assistant Secretary Treasurer
(Siti Ahmad) (Arucia Balan) (Razlan Ismail)

Committee Members

Gerald Roberts Jana Raja Lim Kim Hong

4 Based on the chart above, which of the following statements is true?
A Anna Chan takes orders from the committee members.
B Razlan and Anucia manage all money matters.
C Siti gets her instructions from Anna Chan.
D Anucia listens only to Siti’s instructions.

I saw a young man giving up his seat That happens once in a blue
to an elderly woman on the bus this moon. I try my best not to take a
morning. seat if there are people who are
disabled or older than I am.

5 The phrase once in a blue moon means

A often C rarely

B never D sometimes

Cheah Chee Moon, a 49-year-old Thai is on a mission to make people aware of global warming by
cycling all the way from Bangkok to Singapore. He cycles about 100km a day and stays at temples or
churches at night before continuing the next morning. He started his journey from Chiang Rai, about
800 km from Bankok.

6 From the text above, we know that Cheah Chee Moon
A wishes to raise people’s awareness of global warming

B plans to cycle without stopping anywhere

C is on a mission to talk to people

D cycles about 800km a day

A house is built with hands but a home is
built with thanks.

7 Which of the following statements best explains the saying above?
A Making a home is easily done.
B We must thank those who build houses.
C People must work very hard to build a house.
D A feeling of gratitude is essential for a good home.

In Small Ways

Wanted People who will make a difference

Qualifications Be educated enough to appreciate mankind

Job To serve humanity

To make life better for people in need

We are looking for people who can help to realise our vision. We intend to find out the wishes of
disadvantaged children below ten and make their dreams come true. Their happiness will be our
reward. Come, join us!

8 The advertisement above is for those who
A are badly in need for a job
B are looking for a good pay
C have a lot of money to share
D wish to add joy to children in need

ANSWERS:
1. B
2. D
3. D
4. C
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. D

PART 1

Amir
Hi guys. I’m doing survey for school on hobbies of
young people. Could you tell me what you like to
do in your free time and why?

Sarah
I like travelling because I am able to see the
world and experience different cultures.

Muthusamy
My hobby takes me up mountains and rough terrains.
Sometimes I hike and camp out in the jungle

Maria
I like nature and so I try to capture it. I love to take
pictures of people , animals and scenic sights.

1 All three people here have described their various hobbies. Which of the following statement is not true?
A Maria likes to capture pictures of nature at its best.
B Travelling allows Sarah to take beautiful pictures
C Muthusamy’s hobby sometimes puts him in challenging situations

SEREMBAN: Yesterday, fireman from Seremban
had to squeeze themselves into a narrow and deep
drain hole to rescue a trapped senior citizen.

The man, who is in his 60s, fell into the hole
which is about 0.3 metres deep at about 7.00 p.m.
on Saturday. The man was on a morning stroll
when he fell into the drain hole. He was taken to
the Seremban hospital by ambulance.

2 From the newspaper report, we know that
A a young man fell into the drain hole
B the cover of the drain hole had broken
C the firemen succeeded in rescuing the trapped man

Robots do not require sleep or breaks. They are
able to function without stopping. When employed
to carry out dangerous tasks, the risk to human
health and safety is reduced. They can be more
productive than people. However, people can lose
jobs in the factories. Apart from that, robots need
maintenance to keep them running. It costs a lot of
money to make up or buy the robots as the
software and the equipment needed to use with the
robot cost a bomb,

3 Which of the following statement s about robots is true?
A They do not need any maintenance to keep them running.
B they need equipment and software that are extremely expensive.
C they are not as productive as people as they are unable to think

Dear Veronica

You have asked me how to prepare fried rice
many times before. I hope this will help. Firstly, cook
some rice in a rice cooker. Then, get some
vegetables, eggs, prawns and onions ready. Heat up
your pan and sauté the ingredients in hot oil. Then,
add in the cooked rice and mix well. Lastly, add in
some salt to taste and serve.

I hope you will have an interesting time
trying this out. Let me know if it works out well.
Bye for now.
Linda

4 From this note, we know that
A Veronica has made the dish before
B Linda is teaching Veronica how to make fired rice
C Veronica has taught Linda how to make fried rice many times

Road Accident Fatalities
van Bus
Lorry 1% 1% Others
3% 1%

Bicycle

3%

Pedestrian
9%

Car Motorcycle
22% 60%

5 What can we conclude from the above statistics on ‘Road Accident Fatalities’?
A Car fatalities are 3 times higher than motorcycle fatalities.
B Motorcycle fatalities are 10 times higher than pedestrian fatalities.
C Motorcyclists constitute more than 50 per cent of the total number of fatalities.

ONLINE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES
FOR ALL AGES

We are offering online classes for anyone who is
interested to learn English. You can choose your time

and frequency of lessons according to your
convenience.

Just call 1-800-3838 and talk to our customer service
personal.

All notes and material will be provided.
CALL TODAY!!!

6 From this flyer, we know that
A classes will be conducted at a specific venue
B students would have to prepare their own notes
C anyone can learn the language at any time convenient to them

There are various ways we can practise to be
smart consumers. We only need to know some
good tips. Firstly, buy products that have long
life span. Remember to avoid buying
disposable items. Next, buy products with
minimal packaging. Then, buy products in
their concentrated form. Finally, consider
buying in bulk for those necessary purchases.
You will save money and reduce packaging.

7 Which title best summarises the above text?
A Tips: How to be a smart consumer
B Tips: The benefits of buying in bulk
C Tips: The benefits of minimal packaging

To put in a nutshell, only half of those who
graduate are able to secure a job, while a quarter
are jobless six months after getting their scrolls. Of
the graduates who have a secured job, about half
are earning less than RM 2000. There were several
reasons cited for the lack of employability among
local graduates. Topping the list is a mismatch
between the training provided at universities and
skill sets required by the employers. The employers
think that current university curriculum does not
reflect the current skill requirement.

8 Which of the following words is the closest in meaning to the word mismatch?

A Equality
B Similarity
C Disparity

Answers Part 1

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. C

Part 1

Questions 1 -8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B, or C. For each question, mark
the correct answer.

‘

Suggested Answers

1. A
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. B

READING
PART 2

Part 2

Refer to the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question, mark the
correct letter A, B, C or D.

HYGIENE IN THE KITCHEN
It is an important fact to remember that food carry some (0) __form__ of bacteria. In the worst-case
scenario, this (9) ________________ lead to food poisoning or something more serious. This risk can
be reduced or eliminated by good food (10) _______________and proper cooking.

Here are some tips to (11) _____________ when you are in the kitchen. Always keep your
hands, cooking utensils and food preparation surfaces (12) _____________. most importantly, never
allow pets to climb onto any work surfaces because they may leave germs or bacteria that you may
not be aware of.

Dish cloths and dish towels must be washed and changed (13) ______________. If possible,
use the disposable types which should be replaced on a (14) ____________basis. Do not buy food
that have passed their expiration date. Avoid bulk buying fresh produce because fresh foods lose their
nutritional value and freshness fast. That means buying (15)_______________ small amounts is a
better choice.

Before food is prepared, make sure all work surfaces and utensils are clean and dry. Separate
chopping boards should be used for raw and cooked meat, fish and vegetables. All poultry must be
(16)___________________thawed before cooking. Once defrosted, meat should be (17)
___________________as soon as possible.

Meat, poultry, fish, seafood and dairy products must be refrigerated. Food in the fridge or
freezer should be covered. This is to (18) _________________ drips and cross-contamination from
happening.

0 A way B form C mode D variety
9 A could B must C would D should
10 A choices B hygiene C knowledge D ingredients
11 A keep B adhere C follow D reflect
12 A clean B tidy C useful D organised
13 A commonly B tirelessly C regularly D repeatedly
14 A daily B weekly C monthly D yearly
16 A partly B quickly C slowly D thoroughly
17 A eaten B cooked C prepared D cleaned
18 A stop B allow C avoid D decrease

ANSWER SCHEME
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
ABCACAADBC

Part 2 Questions 9 to 18

Read the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question, mark the
correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

The Leatherback Sea Turtle

Eight ( 0 )__species__ of sea turtles live in the world
today, four of which ( 9 )_______ in Malaysian waters - the
Leatherback, the Green Turtle, the Olive Ridley and the
Hawksbill. The Leatherback may be one of the ( 10 )
__________reptiles alive today, weighing up to 910 kilograms. (
11 ) ______all the marine turtles, the Leatherback is most at home
in the sea, where it dives to depths of over 1000 metres.

These creatures are usually found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world
but occasionally ( 12 )_________ in very cold seas. They can migrate many thousands of miles
between their feeding and nesting grounds. Leatherbacks have inhabited the seas for thousands
of years and are considered to be one of nature’s most successful creatures, remaining virtually
unchanged in that time.

The East Coast is one of the only two places in the world where giant Leatherbacks
choose to ( 13 ) _______their eggs. It is most ( 14 )_________ that many people have always
enjoyed eating the eggs of sea turtles and the increase in human population has dramatically
reduced the number of eggs as most eggs laid ( 15 ) _________. At one time, turtle eggs
commanded such a high price that almost every egg ( 16 ) ________ removed and sold.

The Giant Leatherbacks which roam the seas often return instinctively here between
the months of May and September to lay eggs. Rantau Abang, a 19 km stretch of beach near
Dungun, is a major nesting area of these turtles. It is also the unofficial ( 17 ) __________of
the sea turtles. The Turtle Information Centre set up in 1983 and financed by the Terengganu
State Government is open to the public. Visitors can acquire information such as the egg laying
and hatching process of the these turtles. Much effort has been made to ( 18 )__________these
turtles.

( 0 ) A. variant B. different C. species D. type
( 9 ) A. were nesting B. nests C. nest D. nested
(10 ) A. larger B. largest C. large D. largely
(11 ) A. In B. To C. Of D. For
(12 ) A. forage B. hunts C. swimming D. eats
(13 ) A. laying B. lays C. laid D. lay
(14 ) A. fortunately B. unfortunate C. misfortune D. unfortunately
(15 ) A. is eaten B. are eaten C. have eaten D. being eaten
(16 ) A. was B. were C. is D. are
(17 ) A. place B. sanctuary C. abode D. heaven

(18 ) A. guard B. safeguard C. revive D. guide

Answering Tips

( 0 ) set as an example

( 9 ) Focus on the tenses to be used

(10 ) Focus on the Adjective - comparison

(11 ) Focus on the correct preposition to be used

(12 ) Focus on the tenses and meaning in context, then pick the right word

(13 ) Focus on the tenses to be used

(14 ) Focus on the prefix / suffix of the words and meaning in context then pick the right
word

(15 ) Focus on the tenses as used in passive voice

(16 ) Focus on the tenses as used in Verb Agreement

(17 ) Focus on the meaning in context and pick the right word / Vocabulary

(18 ) Focus on the meaning in context and pick the right word / Vocabulary

ANSWERS ( Q9 - Q18 )

O. C Q10. B Q11. C Q12. A Q13. D
Q9. C Q15. B Q16. A Q17. B Q18. B
Q14.B

Reading: Part 2

Read the text below and choose the best word each space. For each question, mark the
correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

Snacks Can Be Healthy

People snack for different reasons. Some snack on food out of habit. Others need a
snack to keep them focused. (0) so that they can concentrate on what they are doing.
Whatever the reason may be, opt (1) __________ healthy snacks as they keep you feeling full
(2) __________ boosting your nutrient intake. What you eat as snack and how much you eat
each time makes a (3) __________ to your health. It is (4) __________ vital to make healthy
snack choices.

Choose snacks that are wholesome and packed with nutrients. Choosing healthy snacks
can be a challenge (5) __________ fried food that are greasy and salty are sold at every corner
of the street. So, what can you do when you feel the (6) __________ to snack? Stock your
refrigerator with a variety of fruits. Fresh fruits provide an abundance (7) __________
nutrients. Stock your pantry with a wide selection of nuts as they are highly nutritious.
However, nuts should not be taken with added sugar or salt. (8) __________ nuts are said to
be low in carbs, it does not mean that they can (9) __________ in large quantities. Choosing
healthy snacks that are high in protein and fibre helps reduce hunger (10) __________ and
keeps you full for several hours between your meals.

To snack or not to snack is really a personal choice. But if you decide to snack between
your meals, make sure that you choose healthy food that keep you full and satisfied.

0. A so that B as C while D whilst
C in D at
1. A to B for C beside D abide
C differential D differ
2. A besides B aside C as well as D therefore
C effect D due to
3. A different B difference C urge D hunger
C of D at
4. A in the same way B in spite of C Furthermore D As a result
C be fed D be nourished
5. A since B consequently C longing D pangs

6. A fancy B force

7. A in B on

8. A Apart from B Though

9. A be consumed B be fuelled

10. A pain B relieve

ANSWERS

0. A
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. D

Part 2 Questions 9 to 18

Read the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question, mark the
correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

Washing Machine

Before the invention of the washing machine,
people used to wash their clothes by (0) rubbing them in water,
and pounding the clothes using wooden sticks or rocks. Later,
people (9) ________ scrub boards to help in washing clothes.
Some discovered that (10) ________ could clean their clothes
into a barrel filled (11) ________ detergent like alkaline and
stir them using a wooden stick. At sea, the sailors would drag
their clothes at the stern (the back most part of a ship or boat)
to clean them using sea water. After some time, manually
operated washing machines were invented; it came in a
wooden box with a handle. In order to wash your clothes, you
were needed to put your clothes into the wooden box filled with water, and by rotating the
handle; you would be able to stir the clothes inside to clean them.

Another early invention of the washing machine was to (12) ________ clothes into a
bag. One end of the bag was fixed while the other end was attached to a wheel and a cylinder.
By rotating the cylinder, we would be able to clean the clothes. After the invention of the steam
engine, manually operated washing machines were replaced by (13) ________ washing
machines. In 1884, commercials advertising for washing machines sounded like this, “even a
kid can wash 6 mattresses in 15 minutes”.

The first electric-powered washing machine (14) ________ in 1901 by an American by
the name of Alva J. Fisher. In the mid 1930’s, an American company manufactured the first
washing machine (15) ________ could wash, rinse and spin with a timer control ability. Due
to its convenience, it was widely (16) ________ and used by people around the world.

In the 1960’s, the first drum type washing machine was introduced. Eventually, with
the (17) ________ of more powerful detergents, it helped improve the development of the
household washing machine. Currently, there is a variety of washing machines, but their
concepts
(18) ________ methods are basically the same as a hand wash – with rubbing, pounding,
physical stirring actions and chemical reactions.

Adapted from : Discoveries and Inventions,
2015

( 0 ) A. rub B. rubbed C. rubbing D. has rubbed
( 9 ) A. invent B. invented C. inventing D. has invented
(10 ) A. they B. she C. he D. I
(11 ) A. over B. with C. under D. between
(12 ) A. have put B. putting C. puts D. put
(13 ) A. automated B. automatically C. automobile D. automatic

(14 ) A. invented B. is invented C. was invented D. was inventing
(15 ) A. which B. whose C. where D. when
(16 ) A. accepted B. has accepted C. accepts D. accept
(17 ) A. inversion B. creator C. invention D. origination
(18 ) A. or B. if C. but D. and

Answering Tips
( 0 ) set as an example
( 9 ) Focus on the tenses to be used
(10 ) Focus on the Pronoun …. their
(11 ) Focus on the correct preposition to be used
(12 ) Focus on the tenses to be used …. The infinitive ‘to’
(13 ) Focus on the word usage
(14 ) Focus on the passive form
(15 ) Focus on the noun used
(16 ) Focus on the tenses used
(17 ) Focus on the meaning in context and pick the right word / Vocabulary
(18 ) Focus on the right conjunction used ….. clue ‘are’

ANSWERS ( Q9 - Q18 )

0. C Q10. A Q11. B Q12. D Q13. D
Q9. B Q15. A Q16. A Q17. C Q18. D
Q14.C

PART 2: Cloze Text [10 marks]

Questions 9-18
Read the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question, choose the
correct letter A ,B, C or D in your answer sheet.

A Hobby into a Business

It was with a brave heart that Wan Idarna Lara Aminuddi her
job and took that leap of faith to start selling cupcakes (0)
__with___ YouTube as her teacher. She had fallen in love with
cupcakes while (9) ____________ film studies at Emerson
College in Boston, United States.

Ispired by the different types of cupcakes available, Wan
Idarna vowed to make (10) ___________ tasting ones. Thousands
of cupcakes trials and 10 years later, she (11) __________ to
follow the call of her heart. (12) ____________, she started home-based Pinkie’s Cupcakes
with her elder sister, Wan Irnada Tiara. “we started last October after I quit my eight-year
job in the film industry and decided to turn my hobby into a business,” said Wan Idarna, or
Darna as she is known.

She was initially apprehensive about transition as (13) _________ never had any
culinary or baking lessons. “YouTube was my best teacher. I viewed video repeatedly
(14) ___________

the tryouts to make sure I was getting it right.” Her decision to make cupcakes was also
spurred by her disenchantment with work, (15) __________ the hours were long and
stressful. A few months later, Wan Irnada also quit her job as a lawyer to help her sister
(16) _________ the business. “When we are not (17) ___________, we experiment new
flavours to increase our range, “said Wan Irnada, adding that they get four orders a week on
average. They hope to (18) __________ their already flourishing business and supply
cupcakes to cafes, restaurants and events.

0 A for B with C about D from
9 A pursue B pursues C pursued D pursuing
10 A same B similar C comparable D complicated
11 A decide B decides C decided D deciding
12 A However B Ultimately C Thoroughly D Consequently
13 A he B we C she D they
14 A after B before C during D beyond
15 A where B which C when D beyond

16 A in B on C at D for
17 A cater B caters C catered D catering
18 A open B create C expand D increase

ANSWERS ( Q9 - Q18 )
O. C
Q9. D
Q10. B
Q11. C
Q12. D
Q13. C
Q14.B
Q15. A
Q16. A
Q17. D
Q18. C

READING
PART 3

Part 3: Reading – Longer Text

Questions 19 -26

You are going to read an extract from an article. For questions 19 to 26, choose the correct
answer (A, B, C or D) and mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

A surprising number of people in the UK their bodies, creating the feeling in their
believe in ghosts. About 42 per cent of minds that something is not ‘quite right’.
Britons think ghosts actually exist. A
survey by the National Opinion Poll found Research has also shown a possible
almost two-thirds of those in Scotland and connection between magnetic fields and the
northern England admitted to having seen feelings that a place is haunted. Magnetic
or felt the presence of a ghost. Those in the fields are areas that occur naturally but vary
south and older people had more doubts from place to place. Although we cannot
about the existence of ghosts. So, what is see the forces in these areas, it is possible
that makes people feel this way? Some that they have an effect on the human body.
scientists think they may have the answer. Tests in laboratories have shown that small
changes in magnetic fields can cause people
One theory is that people are prepared to to experience odd feelings. This could
believe in ghosts because of their explain why the places which volunteers
knowledge of a place. It is probable that the felt were most haunted were also the areas
kind of stories they hear about a certain where there were the greatest changes in
place encourage people to believe in ghosts. magnetic fields.
When they hear scary stories about a place,
people are more likely to feel scared when What about the feeling that some people
they visit it. Some ancient castles and report of a ghostly presence in the comfort
palaces have histories of murders and of their own home? Experts say many
mysteries which feed the imaginations of people’s experiences of ghosts are easy to
people who believe in ghosts. No wonder explain. People often have these
visitors to these places often expect them to experiences as they are falling asleep or
be haunted! Odd noises that would not waking up. In these situations, people are
worry visitors in their own homes suddenly half asleep, half awake and they see a face
appear quite spooky! or a person near their bed. Sometimes these
are people they recognise. These are quite
Scientists who carried out experiments with common experiences, a little like visions, or
volunteers in Hampton Court Palace, a sort of waking dream. Unlike dreams,
England and the South Bridge Vaults in there has been little research into these
Edinburgh, Scotland – two of the most experiences, so people often called them as
famous haunted places in Britain- reported ghosts.
some interesting results. They found that
people’s strange experiences usually
happened in the same parts of the building.
The scientists think that some people are
affected by the environment of the haunted
building. It is the darkness, the cold, sudden
drops in temperature and perhaps even
some barely noticeable noise that affect

19 In paragraph 1, which British people are most likely to believe in ghosts?

A Old people from all over Britain
B English scientists who study ghosts
C People who live in the south of England
D People in Scotland and the north of England

20 In paragraph 2, what causes visitors to find a place scary?

A They hear loud sounds.
B They have heard that it is haunted.
C They have never visited it before.
D They have studied ancient history.

21 The word ‘haunted’ in paragraph 3 means

A possessed
B anguished
C protracted
D ghost-ridden

22 The phrase odd feeling in paragraph 4 refers to

A emotions that never happened before
B emotions that odd people cause
C emotions that are not common
D emotions that are unusual

23 What happened to the volunteers in the experiments?

A They all saw ghosts.
B They started believing in ghosts.
C They became afraid of the dark.
D They found the same areas spooky.

24 Why are magnetic fields mentioned?

A They change when a ghost is near.
B They only occur in haunted places.
C They are weaker in ancient places.
D They may explain people’s odd experiences.

25 According to the writer, the ‘ghosts’ that people see are probably

A Imaginations of people who believe in ghosts
B Faces of people they recognise in their dreams
C Visions people see when they are half awake from their dreams
D People who haunt the comfort of their homes when they are sleeping

26 What is the main point of the text?

A Scientists can show that ghosts exist.
B Imagination causes strange experiences.
C People see ghosts when they are half asleep.
D There is not just one theory to explain ghosts.

Answer Scheme Part 3: Reading

19 D-Paragraph 1/line 3-7(A survey by the National Opinion Poll found almost two-thirds of
those in Scotland and northern England admitted to having seen or felt the presence of a
ghost.)

20 B-Paragraph 2/ line 16-18(When they hear scary stories about a place, people are more likely
to feel scared when they visit it)

21 D-Paragraph 3/ line 36-40(It is the darkness, the cold, sudden drops in temperature and
perhaps even some barely noticeable noise that affect their bodies, creating the feeling in
their minds that something is not ‘quite right’-this statement explaining the meaning of
what is ghost ridden)

22 D-Paragraph 5 (Tests in laboratories have shown that small changes in magnetic fields can
cause people to experience emotions that are unusual [odd feelings].)

23 D-Paragraph 4 (This could explain why the places which volunteers felt were most haunted
were also the areas where there were the greatest changes in magnetic fields.)

24 D- Paragraph 4 (Tests in laboratories have shown that small changes in magnetic fields can
cause people to experience odd feelings)

25 C- Paragraph 5 (These are quite common experiences, a little like visions, or a sort of waking
dream.)

26 A- (summary of the whole text)

Reading : Part 3

You are going to read an article . For Question 1 to 8,choose the correct answer (A,B,C or
D).

Last year, I had the opportunity to visit Bangkok- my first ever trip out of the country
without my family. I was obviously thrilled but which 17 year old wouldn’t be? I went with
three other friends and we booked a six day tour agency. Our flight took abot two and a half
hours from KLIA and landed safely. Then we made our way to Baiyoke Hotel situated right
in the city centre.

The climate in Bangkok is not much different from Kuala Lumpur – hot and humid.
But if you think thr traffic jam in Kuala Lumpur is really bad, then you have yet to see the
worst. In the congested streets of Bangkok, vehicles squeeze and cram into any available
space and it can take almost an hour even if the distance may be just 3 km away!

After we checked in an freshehed up, we went off to an authentic Thai restaurant to
enjoy delicious Thai cuisine while being entertained by elegant and graceful traditional Thai
dancers. There was also a Thai boxing demonstration. The food was superb and everyone
seemed to enjoy the pandan chicken and seafood tom yum soup the most.

However , little did we realise that our culinary experience had jusr begun. Everyday
we were brought to different types of eateries- from street food to upscale restaurants- ane we
were served with all kinds of irresistable, mouth-watering temptations. On one ocassion, we
went to a restaurant where the buffet spread was so long that the waiters had to use roller-
skates to move around!

Another highlighted of the trip was the tour of Bangkok which i found quite
interesting. We visited many temples as well as a crocodile and a snake farm which gave me
the creeps.

One place that i really liked was the floating market which you should not give a
miss.You will see vendors selling their products from souvenirs to fodd to household items
from their wooden boats.The Rose Garden was next on our list but do not be deceived by the
name. There were hardly any roses there! It was actually a place to showcase the diversity of
Thai culture. We got to see more Thai traditional dancing and Thai Boxing.

Bangkok is indeed a shopping heaven. We went to their famous Pratunam Shopping
Complex where you could find really cheap imitations of branded products. There were
branded leather jackets, wallets, bags ,T-shirts and perfumes all going for a song. We also
went to Chatuchak Market which is another tourist attraction . However, I did not like this
place as it was too crowded with shoppers jostling and pushing. And with hundreds od sellers
in the vicinity, it was not possible to visit every stall, although there were so many thing to
see.

Before I knew it, the six-day tour had come to an end. It was a memorable trop and I
had a lot of fun with my friends. Would I visit Thailand again? Yes, absolutely ! There is still
so much to discover and the amazing food is enough reason for me to return