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COMPREHENSION 1. FACTUAL TEXT.

Read the table of contents below and answer the questions that follow

About this book Chapter 1 Earth and her 8 friends The structure of the Earth Chapter 2 The seas and the oceans The atmosphere and climate Chapter 3 The changing planet Earth in trouble Chapter 4 Earths power of destruction

Page 3 Chapter 5 Is man destroying Earth? Air pollution Sea pollution Land pollution Chapter 6 Saving the Earth You can help! Chapter 7 Useful facts Glossary Index

4 6

23 27 29 31

9 12

33 40

14 16

42 46 48

18

1. The table of contents above can be found in a book on... A. B. Music History. C. D. Science Mathematics

2. The 8 friends mentioned on page 4 refers to the A. B. sun stars C. D. moon planets

3. Which is the longest chapter in this book? A. B. Chapter 4 Chapter 5 C. D. Chapter 6 Chapter 7

4. If you want to read about volcanoes and earthquakes, you must turn to A. page 18 C. page 33 B. page 23 D. page 42 5. If you want to find out the meaning of words used in the book, you must A. B. turn to Chapter 1 use the glossary C. D. refer to the index read up Useful facts

2. TELEVISION PROGRAMME Read the television programme below carefully and answer all the questions.
WORLD TV NETWORK - Negara Ku - Programme Summary - Morning News in Brief - Cartoon - The Smurf - English Movie - Midday news - Chinese Soap Opera - Cooking Delight - Cartoon - BoboBoy - Korean Drama - World of Sports - Family hour - National News - Weather Report - Malay Movie - World Headline News - American Idol - Negara Ku - Close

9.00 a.m. 9.05 a.m. 9.10 a.m. 9.30 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 12.00 noon 12.30 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 3.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m. 5.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. 8.00 p.m. 8.50 p.m. 9.00 p.m. 11.00 p.m. 12.00 a.m. 1.00 a.m.

1. How many times is the news broadcasted? A. B. Two Three C. D. Four Five

2. Which programme is useful to a beginner chef? A. B. Malay Movie Cooking Delight C. D. American Idol World of Sports

3. Which is the longest programme of the day? A. B. Malay Movie Chinese Soap Opera C. D. Cooking Delight Weather Report

4. Father wants to know about the whole programme for that day. Which programme he should update? A. B. Morning News in Brief Programme Summary C. D. Korean Drama World of Sport

5. Which programme is suitable for my uncle who likes singing competition? A. B. Negara Ku Cartoon C. D. American Idol Korean Drama

3. ADVERSTIMENT
Read the advertisement carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

WHEN ? Sunday , 7 December 2013 at 8.00 p.m. WHERE ? Stadium Putra , Bukit Jalil

present The gift of Smile Charity Show

Children Ice Skating Crew

WHAT ? Watch energetic children performing incredible dances by skating on ice WHY ? To raise funds for children who are born with cleft lips and palates HOW ? Call 03-2215007 for reservations or visit www.funskate.com.my

1. The advertisement is about A. B. C. D. a visit to Stadium Putra an invitation to skating with the children a charity show to raise funds for the children Stadium Putra , Bukit Jalil

2. Children Ice Skating Crew will be performing A. A. plays B. C. dances C. B. musicals D. skating

3. The word energetic in the advertisement means A. B. active cheerful C. D. talented experienced

4. Which of the following statements is not true ? A. B. C. D. The show will be held on a Sunday at 8.00 p.m.. Those interested can dial 03-2215007 for reservations. The funds will be given to the Children Ice Skating Crew. The charity show aims to help children with cleft lips and palates.

5. How can you book a ticket for the show ? A. B. By going to Bukit Jalil By visiting its official website C. D. By meeting the Children Ice Skating Crew By donating to the charity.

4. RECIPE
Read the recipe and answer the questions that follow. Baca resipi dan jawab soalan-soalan yang berikutnya.

Ingredients :

Method 1. Clean the fish. 2. Season with salt and turmeric powder. 3. Heat up some oil in a wok. 4. Fry the fish till brown and well-cooked. Then, put aside. 5. Put the pounded mixture into the heated oil. 6. Fry until it has a lovely smell. Then, add a little sugar. 7. Add in the fried fish. 8. Mix them well and serve.
1. What are the main ingredients? A. B. Salt and sugar Fish and cili padi C. D.

Fried Fish with Cili Padi kilo of fish a pinch of salt 6 onions (pound) 1 teaspoon of sugar 15 stalks of cili padi (pound) a pinch of turmeric powder

Onions and cooking oil Cili padi and turmeric powder

2. The word season can be replaced with ________________.


A. B.

heat up mix well

C. D.

pound in put aside

3. Before frying the pounded onions and cili padi, __________________.


A. B.

add some sugar fry the fish first

C. D.

mix the fish with some salt cook the fish until they have a lovely smell

4. This meal tastes hot because ___________________ .


A. B.

the fish are fried of the turmeric powder

C. D.

the onions are pounded of the 15 stalks of cili padi

5. Instead of using the mortar and pestle for the onions and cili padi, use the _____________________.
A. B.

toaster blender

C. D.

cleaver penknife

5. DIARY Read Adibahs diary and answer the questions. FRIDAY


Morning 11.00 a.m. Afternoon Evening I am worried. Mother has not come back from the hospital. Father sent her there late last night. I hope shes all right. I am over the moon. I got a call just now. Father said Ive got a new sister. I helped grandmother clean the house. We waited impatiently for father to bring mother and sister home. Mother came home with the new baby. The baby was so small and pink. Mother let me hold her for a moment. I was thrilled.

SATURDAY
Morning

Afternoon Evening

I couldnt wait to tell my firend. I called Rita, Siew Mei and Malar. They congratulated me. They asked whether they could come see the baby. I helped to rock the baby to sleep just now. Uncle Rahim and Aunt Sarimah came over to see the baby. They were delighted to see her. Uncle Rahim said the baby looked like me. Just now, I held the babys hand and she curfed her fingers around mine. I think she wants to tell me she loves me.

1. When did Adibahs mother go to the hospital?


A. B.

Thursday Friday

C. D.

Saturday Sunday

2. The phrase over the moon means ________ .


A. B.

very sad very happy

C. D.

very worried very frightened

3. Why was Adibah thrilled ?


A. B.

She had a sister. The baby was pink.

C. D.

She could hold the baby. The baby looked like her.

4. The word they in the diary refers to ________ .


A. B.

Rita and Malar Adibahs friends

C. D.

Adibahs parents Adibahs relatives

5. From the diary, we know that Adibah ________ .


A. B.

is very patient is a worried girl

C. D.

has three sisters is loving and caring

6. DIALOGUE
Read the conversation below and answer the questions that follow Baca perbualan di bawah dan jawab soalan-soalan berikut. Razif : Kamil, lets play football this evening

Kamil : Im sorry I cant. My mum is not well and I have to take care of my little brother. Razif : Cants you ask your sister to help you?

Kamil : She is busy studying as her final exams in college are just around the corner. Razif : Oh dear. I think Ill ask Rahim to play with me.

Kamil : He is not at home. He has gone to visit his grandmother in Kuantan Razif : Too bad then. I think I will just have to skip the idea.

Kamil : Dont be upset. Why dont you ask Haresh? Im sure he will be free. Razif : Thats a good idea. Thank you. I will go and see him now.

1. What game is mentioned in this dialogue?


A. B.

badminton hockey

C. D.

rugby

football

2. When does Razif want to play football?


A. B.

in the morning in the evening

C. D.

in the afternoon at night

3. What is wrong with Kamils mother?


A. B.

She is totally well. She met with an accident.

C. D.

She is not well. She has gone shopping.

4. How was Razifs reaction when he was told that Rahim was not at home?
A. B.

happy proud

C. D.

excited upset

5. From the passage we know that


A. B.

Kamil is a responsible child Haresh is not feeling very well

C. D.

Razif went to Kuantan Razif likes to play hockey

7. POEM
Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow

Teachers and students fill in the hall, Rows of faces, big and small, The principal speaks through the microphone, Praising all teachers in a happy, loud tone, Thanking them for their work well done, Some of them teach till the setting sun Everyone claps when the speech is through, Turning and smiling to one another too, Run to class, the partys going to start, There are ice cream, cakes and pineapple tarts, Roses for teacher, a small picture frame, And someone gives a book but doesnt give his name.

1. The poem above is about the celebration of ____________


A. B.

Sports Day Teachers Day

C. D.

Speech Day Annual PTA Meeting

2. The phrase setting sun refers to ________ A. B. dawn afternoon C. D. morning evening

3. The principal __________the teachers for their hardwork. A. B. critise appreciates C. D. congratulates encourage

4. Why did the students run to their class ? A. B. To celebrate the special day To clean up their class C. D. To give their teachers food To decorate the class

5. All these statements are true except A. B. C. D. The students gathered in their school hall The principal gave the speech Food was served to teachers and students Students were happy to celebrate the function

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