Module

Bahasa
Inggeris
UPSR
2017
BIG50
SJKC
 Contributors

Pn Ko Lay Kiok, SJKC Pengkalan Bukit, Muar

Pn Annabel Tan, SJKC Seg Hwa, Segamat

Pn Teo Huay Lee, SJKC Pai Chee, Mersing

En Tee Tiong How, SJKC Chiau Min, Kluang

Pn Halizah Ahmad, SJKC Tongkang, Batu Pahat

Cik Koh Sek Kian, SJKC Kung Yu, Tangkak

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 SET 1

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 SECTION A
(20 marks)

Question 1 to 5
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.

1. _______________ of these two pencils is yours?

A. What B. Where C. Which D. Whose

2. Is there ____________ soup in the pot?

A. any B. many C. much D. some

3. All dogs wag ____________ tails when they are happy.

A. them B. it C. its D. their

4. Mei Mei helped to ____________ all the windowpanes.

A. wiped B. wipe C. wipes D. wipping

5. The train left _________ hour ago.

A. a B. an C. the D. –

Question 6
Choose the most suitable simile.

6. The examination hall is ________________________ during the examination.

A. as silent as a grave B. as loud as thunder
C. as straight as an arrow D. as wide as the ocean

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Question 7 to 9
Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks in the passage that follows.

One evening, as Mr Tan was walking home from his office, he (7) a woman crying for
help. Her head was bleeding. Mr Tan quickly took ________(8) his mobile phone to call an
ambulance. Soon, the ambulance came and brought the woman to _________(9) hospital.
7. A. hear B. hears C. heard D. hearing

8. A. with B. from C. out D. along

9. A. near B. nearer C. nearest D. the nearest

Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

10. Look at the cover and tell me the name of the author.
A. typist B.writer C. printer D. illustrator

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

11. A. mother bought fruit vegetables and fish
B. Mother bought fruit vegetables and fish
C. Mother bought fruit, vegetables and fish
D. Mother bought fruit, vegetables and fish.

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Question 12 to 15
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.

This is Peter’s family. They are in a _____________(12). Ben’s father________(13) reading a

newspaper. His mother is sitting _______(14) a mat. Ben and his mother are flying

_________(15). Every Sunday, they will spend their time there.

12. A. park B. mail C. kitchen D. bedroom

13. A. is B. are C. was D. were

14. A. in B. on C. above D. under

15. A. tops B. kites C. chess D. swings

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Question 16 to 20
Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow

The Dog and His Reflection

One afternoon, a dog named Ricky was walking in the forest. Ricky
was hungry and tired after playing all morning. His stomach was growling.
As he walked, Ricky saw a piece of meat on the side of the road. Happily,
he picked up the meat and walked away.
Ricky came to a river. His house was on the other side of the river.
He had to cross a bridge. While crossing the bridge, he noticed something
in the water. He saw another dog on the water. That dog had a piece of
meat in his mouth!
Ricky became greedy. He wanted the other dog’s meat too.
However, he did not know that it was his own reflection. Ricky opened his
mouth to grab the meat. The meat was carried away by the flowing water.
Ricky learned an important lesson: “Always be contented with what you
have.”

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16. Ricky was hungry and tired after _______________.
A. exercising all morning C. studying all morning
B. working all morning D. playing all morning

17. What did Ricky see on the side of the road?

A. A packet of friuts C. A piece of meat
B. A loaf of bread D. A basket fruit

18. Ricky’s house was on the _________.

A. top of the hill C. side of the mountain
B. other side of the river D. opposite side of the road

19. The word contented can be best replaced with ______.

A. needy C. wanting
B. satisfied D. depressed

20. What is the moral of the story?

A. Always be contented with what you have.
B. Always be grateful with what you have.
C. Learn to see your own reflection.
D. Learn to grab the other dog’s meat.

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Question 21
Based on the given pictures, give the correct answers in full sentences. Write your answers in
the spaces provided.

a) Answer :
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________

( 2 marks )

b) Answer :
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________

( 2 marks )

c)
Answer :
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

( 2 marks )

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Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
Azlan and Suresh had just finished their football practice. As they passed one of the empty
classrooms, they heard some boys talking. The voices sounded familiar. They were known
among the pupils in the school as bullies. Everyone was scared of them and dared not to report
their behaviour.
Suddenly, Azlan and Suresh heard a younger boy begging the bullies to let him go. They
knew those bullies were up to no good, Suresh decided to look for a teacher in the staffroom
while Azlan went to stop the bullies. When Azlan entered the room, he saw that the boy crying
and one of the bullies was about to hit him with a stick.
‘Hey, stop that!’ shouted Azlan.
‘Go away, Azlan! You can’t stop us. This boy deserves this. He won’t give us his money,’
replied one of the bullies.
‘What you are doing is wrong. Let that boy go,’ Azlan tried to talk the boys out of bullying
the boy but they burst out laughing.
Fortunately, at that moment, Suresh arrived with the discipline teacher.

Question 22
Tick (  ) the correct answer.
(a) Where were Azlan and Suresh most likely coming from? (1 mark)
the field
the staffroom
an empty classroom

(b) Azlan and Suresh most likely like to watch ..... (1 mark)
Formula One (F1)
National Basketball Association (NBA)
English Premier League (EPL)

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Write your answers in the spaces provided.

(c) What did Suresh do to help the younger boy?

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

( 2 marks )

(d) Do you agree with Azlan and Suresh’s actions? Why?

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

( 2 marks )

(e) What do you think happened to the bullies at the end of the story?

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

( 2 marks )

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Read the notice and answer the questions that follow.

SJK ( C ) Taman Suria

English Language Society

A Trip To Taman Negara

For more information please contact

Amy Teng
Year 6 Green

Question 23
Tick ( / ) the correct answer.
( a ) The trip is organised by_________.

English Language Society

English Language Fan Club
English Language Teachers

( 1 mark )
( b ) The word ‘lodging’ means _______

a place to have fun

a place to stay in
a place to cook

( 1 mark )

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Write your answers in the space provided.

( c ) What activities can the pupils do in Taman Negara?

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
( 2 marks )

( d ) In your opinion, why do you think the pupils need to wear comfortable shoes for the trip?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
( 2 marks )

( e ) What will the hotel provide for their 3 days and 2 nights stay there?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
( 2 marks )

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Study the poster and read the passage below. Answer the questions that follow.

The people in the above poster are heroes who are brave, diligent, creative and
loyal. They sacrifice to serve others. They are ordinary people like us but they do
great things. During emergencies, firefighters and soldiers render their help.
Farmers work hard to supply us with crops, vegetables and fruits to keep us filled
and healthy. Engineers who are creative and innovative build homes for us to
take shelter in. They also build bridges and roads for us. As for doctors, they
relieve our pain and suffering by curing our diseases.

Questions 24 and 25
Tick ( √) the correct answer.
24 (a) Who work with doctors to treat sick people?
Plumbers
Barbers
Nurses
[ 1 mark ]

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 (b) If our house caught on fire, who should we call?

Soldier
Firefighter
Farmer

[ 1 mark ]

Write your answers in the spaces provided.

25 (a)
During emergencies, firefighters and soldiers render their help.

How the firefighters and soldiers render their help?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
[ 2 marks ]

(b) Heroes can be little girls or boys.

Do you agree with this sentence? Give reasons for your answer.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
[ 2 marks ]

(c) ‘Rentap’ was an Iban hero who fought against the British.
Why do you think he was a war hero?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
[ 2 marks ]

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 SET 2

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 SECTION A
(20 marks)

Question 1 to 5
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.

1. He parked his car ________________ the two buses.

A. in `B.through C. across D. between

2. I am _____________________ your brother.

A. as tall as B. tall C. very tall D. taller

3. They _____________ till late last night.

A. talk B. talks C. talked D. talking

4. The room is dusted regularly _______ it is clean.

A. because B. but C. so D. or

5. Mr Tan puts _____________ sugar in his coffee.

A. a few B. a little C. any D. much

Question 6
Choose the most suitable idioms.

6. We must always be truthful and do not tell lies, as ___________________________.

A. a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
B. honesty is the best policy
C. you reap what you saw
D. a leopard cannot change its spots

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Question 7 to 9
Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks in the passage that follows.

Mui Fong and her mother went to the market last Saturday. They wanted to ______(7)_______
some vegetables. They went to the vegetable stalls to get some ________(8)______
vegetables. Her mother always cooks delicious and healthy food for ______(9) ______ family.
They all enjoy her cooking.

7. A. buy B. buys C. buying D. bought

8. A. fresh B. beautiful C. tall D. thin
9. A. my B. our C. his D. her

Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

10. The scouts have gone to look for some wood for the fire.
A. collect B. throw C. search D. buy

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

11. A. Those are my brothers bicycle’s.
B. Those are my brothers’ bicycles.
C. Those are my brothers bicycles’.
D. Those are my brothers’ bicycle’s.

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Question 12 to 15
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.

Susan ____________(12) waiting for her father at the school gate. A ___________(13) stopped
in front of Susan. A woman __________(14)the car window and tried to talk to her. Susan was
afraid ________(15) she did not know the woman. She quickly walked back to her school.

12. A. is B. are C. was D. were

13. A. car B. van C. bus D. bicycle

14. A. cleaned B. wiped C. closed D. opened

15. A. because B. and C. but D. or

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Question 16 to 20
Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Datuk Lee Chong Wei was born on 21 October 1982, in Bagan Serai, Perak. He is
a professional badminton payer. He began to learn badminton at 11 years old. While he
was at a badminton court with his father, he caught the attention of a local coach. The
coach began training him after school.
Datuk Lee Chong Wei was discovered by Datuk Misbun Sidek. He joined the
national squad when he was 17 years old.
Datuk Lee Chong Wei has born many international badminton titles over the years.
In 2008, he became the first Malaysian to reach the final of the men’s singles in the
Beijing Olympic Games. He won the silver medal in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.
He also ranked World No. 1 for 199 weeks starting from 21 August 2008 to 14 June 2012.
He is the only Malaysian player to hold this spot for more than a year. In 2012, he wrote
an autobiography called ‘Dare to be a Champion’.

16. Datuk Lee Chong Wei is a ___________.

A. professional tennis player C. professional basketball player
B. professional squash player D. professional badminton player

17. Datuk lee Chong Wei was at a badminton court with his father
when he was discovered by __________.
A. his father C. a local coach
B. Rashid Sidek D. Datuk Misbun Sidek

18. How long was Datuk Lee Chong Wei ranked as World No.1?
A. 188 weeks C. 199 weeks
B. 200 weeks D. 211 weeks

19. What is Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s autobiography called?

A. Being a Champion C. Dare to be a Champion
B. How to be a Champion D. The journey of a Champion

20. From the passage, we know that _____________.

A. Datuk Lee Chong Wei started playing badminton when he was 10 years old.
B. Datuk Lee Chong Wei was drafted into the national squad when he was 18 years old.
C. Datuk Lee Chong Wei was the first Malaysian to reach the final of the men’s singles in
the Olympic Games.
D. Datuk Lee Chong Wei won a bronze medal in the 2012 Olympic Games

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Question 21
Based on the given pictures, give the correct answers in full sentences. Write your answers in
the spaces provided.

a) Answer :
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________

( 2 marks )

b) Answer :
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

( 2 marks )

c) Answer :
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

( 2 marks )

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Read the dialogue and answer the questions that follow.

Madam Lee : Children, please do not take for granted the clean water we get from our
taps every day. It actually involves a lot of processes.
Marcus : Madam Lee, can you please tell us more about the processes?
Madam Lee : It begins with the pumps in pumping station sucking water from rivers.
Then, the water flows through settling ponds and filters where dirt and
organic matter is removed. Next, we add chlorine to it.
Benjamin : What is the function of the chlorine?
Madam Lee : To kill germs. From here, the water flows to the reservoirs or water
towers that we see in housing estates.
Borhan : Is the water safe for consumption now?
Madam Lee : Not yet. Before leaving the reservoirs, the water is tested again and
chlorine is added for the second time.
Marcus : Why is that so, Madam Lee?
Madam Lee : To kill the remaining germs and also to improve the smell.
Calvin : Wow! That is tedious work.
Madam Lee : So, children, it is our responsibility to save water and also to be
appreciative.
All students : Yes, Madam Lee.

Question 22
Tick ( √ ) the correct answer.
(a) What process are the teacher and children discussing?
making water clean
saving water
reusing water
(1 mark)
(b) How many times is chlorine added to the water......
once
twice
thrice
(1 mark)

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(c) Where is the conversation likely taking place in?

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

( 2 marks )

(d) What is added to the water? Why?

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________
( 2 marks )

(e) What can we do to save water? Name two ways.

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

( 2 marks )

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Study the poster and answer the questions that follow.

How To Stay
Healthy?

 makes muscles strong

 keep us fit

Question 23
Tick ( √ ) the correct answer.
(a) Eating a balanced diet will keep us fit and strong.
True
False
( 1 mark )

(b) To stay healthy, we should take food that contains less fat.
True
False
( 1 mark )

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Write your answers in the space provided.

( c ) Is getting enough sleep important for our health? What do you think will happen if we do
not get enough sleep?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
( 2 marks )

( d ) Do we need to exercise daily? Why?

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
( 2 marks )

( e ) Name three outdoor activities that is good for our body .

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
( 2 marks )

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Study the advertisement and read the dialogue below. Answer the questions that follow.

Jane : Hello, I’m Jane. I would like to enquire about the Public Speaking Workshop.
Mr. Lee : Hello, I’m Mr Lee. How can I help you?
Jane : How do I register for the workshop?
Mr. Lee : Just fill in the registration form and send it to our office. Then, we’ll send
an email confirming your seat and more details about the workshop.
However, please do it quickly.
Jane : I’ll email my form immediately. Thank you.
Mr. Lee : You’re welcome. Thank you for calling.

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Questions 24 and 25
Tick ( √) the correct answer.
25 (a) Those who are interested to attend the Public Speaking Workshop should …
bring their own lunch
come on 5 November
be between 9 and 12 years old
( 1 mark )

(b) ‘However, please do it quickly.’ The word it in the dialogue refers to …

asking about the workshop

mailing the registration form
sending a confirmation email

(1 mark )

25 (a) ‘I’ll email my form immediately.’

Why do you think Jane said that?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
( 2 marks )

(d) Would you recommend the workshop to your friends? Give reasons to support your
answer.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
( 2 marks )

(c) What do you understand by the phrase ‘a first-come-first-served basis’?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
( 2 marks )

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 SET 3

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 SECTION A
(20 marks)

Question 1 to 5
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.

1. He gave her _______________ his birthday cake.

A. a pair of B. a herd of C. a slice of D. a bunch of

2. She was chased ________________ her neighbour’s dog.

A. by B.at C. with D. at

3. I have ________ pen pal from France who taught me how to speak ____________French.
A. a , -- B. a , a C. the , the D. a, the

4. The villagers are ____________________ the park now.

A. clean B. cleans C. cleaned D. cleaning

5. We were proud of ____________________ because we had won the debate.

A. yourselves B. themselves C. herself D. ourselves

Question 6
Choose the most suitable proverb.

6. May Ling is trying to help Lee Yan, but she does not listen to her or anyone’s advice. As the
saying goes, ________________________.

A. don’t count your chickens before they hatch

B. you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink

C. too many cooks spoil the broth

D. actions speak louder than words

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Question 7 to 9
Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks in the passage that follows.

My grandmother (7) a beautiful garden in her backyard. She likes to (8)roses

and sunflowers. Every morning, she will (9) her plants. She trims her plants once a
month. She loves to spend her free time in her garden.
7. A. is B. have C. has D. do
8. A. plants B. planted C. plant D. planting
9. A. watering B. water C. waters D. watered

Choose the word that has the opposite as the underlined word.

10. The children are swimming in the deep pool.

A. shallow B. short C. small D. inside

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

11. A. Ouch, what was that?
B. ouch! What was that?
C. Ouch what was that!
D. Ouch! What was that?

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Question 12 to 15
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.

Today is Sunday. Fitri’s family is ________(12) their garden. Encik Rahim ________(13) cutting
the long grasses. Puan Munirah is putting _________(14) on some plants. __________(15) son,
Risyad, is watering the plants. His sister, Julia, is pulling out the weeds. Everyone in the family
loves working in the garden.

12. A. in B. on C. by D. into
13. A. is B. are C. was D. were
14. A. soil B. water C. seeds D. fertiliser
15. A. Its B. His C. Her D. Our

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Question 16 to 20
Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

There was once a man named Joseph. Joseph was a diver. He dived from the
highest rock for coins or other objects that tourists threw into the sea. He was young, fit
and a good diver. Many people liked to watch him dive.
One day a young woman came to watch the divers. She liked Joseph. She threw a
few coins in the sea and watched him dive. Then, she took out a diamond ring from her
finger and said, “ I will marry the diver who find this ring.” She looked at Joseph and then
threw the ring into the sea. Many young divers including Joseph dived into the sea but
could not find it. Joseph searched for it again and again with no luck. The young woman
waited the whole evening and then she left. She tuned to look at Joseph, waved at him
and left sadly.
The next day and every day after that, Joseph and the other divers dived but
nobody found the diamond ring. Joseph thought about the young woman but she never
returned.
Many years later, when Joseph was 60 years old, he found the ring. A storm from
the previous night had moved the sand covering the ring. Joseph was happy. He wore the
ring in a chain around his neck happily. He had succeeded.

16. Which of the follwing describes Joseph’s appearance?

A. A friendly man C. A good friend
B. A brave diver D. A fit person

17. If Joseph had found the diamond ring immediately,

A.the young woman would have left happily.

B.the young woman would have married him.
C.he would not have to dive for coins enymore.
D.he would not have to search for the young woman.

18. The phrase with no luck tells us that Joseph was

A. not a lucky person.
B. not going to give up.
C. unable to find the diamond ring.
D. unable to forget the young woman.

19. The young woman left sadly because Joseph

A. did not want to marry her.
B. did not find the diamond ring.
C. gave up looking for the diamond ring.
D. was not a good diver as she had thought.

20. What does the sentence He had succeeded refer to?

A. He met the woman again.
B. He married the young woman.
C. He finally found the diamond ring.
D. He found the ring before the other divers.

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Question 21
Based on the given pictures, give the correct answers in full sentences. Write your answers in
the spaces provided.

a) Answer :
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

( 2 marks )

b) Answer :
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

( 2 marks )

c) Answer :
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

( 2 marks )

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Read Janet’s diary below and answer the questions that follow.

Sunday
9 February 2014
7:30 a.m. Had breakfast at the mamak stall with Siti and Salmah. The tea
tasted superb – ginger added made it taste simply superb.
8:00 a.m. Attended Pandu Puteri meeting at the Guides Hall, Brickfields.
Learnt how to cook an egg without utensils – made a fire over a
half-buried egg. It was good but not as great as mum’s.
10.30 a.m. Stopped at Laili’s – bought flour, a packet of mixed fruits, butter,
castor sugar, eggs. Mum is going to try something new today.
Everything mum cooks is yummy.
2.00 p.m. Did my homework. Loads to do. In fact, spent 3 hours on it.
5.00 p.m. Played badminton with Siva. Won the first and the rubber set.
7.30 p.m. Watched ‘Monster Spider’ after dinner – hair stood on end.
10.30 p.m. My favourite place in my house for a deep deep slumber.

Question 22
Tick ( √ ) the correct answer.
(a) What do you think the girls had for breakfast?
pizza and mushroom soup
roti canai and tea with ginger
chicken chop and cappucino
( 1 mark )

(b) What type of film is ’Monster Spider’?

horror
comedy
documentary

( 1 mark )

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Answer the questions.

(c) Janet’s mum tried a new recipe. What do you think she made?

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________
( 2 marks)

(d) Was Janet busy on that day afternoon? Why?

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________
( 2 marks )

(e) What was Janet’s feeling while watching the movie? Why?

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________
( 2 marks )

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Study the poster and answer the questions that follow.

HOW TO CARE FOR THE ELDERLY

Take them out

for evening walks
in the park.

Talk to them softly. Do not be

angry if they cannot hear
clearly. Read to them.
Read to them.
Celebrate their
birthday. Get
Do not leave them in
them to join
the old folks’ home. Get
family ‘s outings
someone to look after
and gatherings.
them.

The elderly are like children. Please be patient with them. Give them lots of love for they were
the ones who took care of us when we were small.

Question 23
Tick ( √ ) the correct answer.

( a ) What is the poster about?

Visiting the old folk’s home.

Going for walks in the park.

Caring for the elderly.

( 1 mark )

( b ) The poster is against sending the elderly ______

for outings and gatherings

to the old folks’ home

for any birthday parties

( 1 mark )

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( c ) Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B.

List A List B
Get the elderly as they are like small children.

Be patient with the elderly as they have a problem in hearing.

Talk to them softly and slowly to take part in family’s gathering.

( 2 marks )

Write your answers in the space provided.

( d ) Write out two things that you can do when you visit the old folks’ home.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
( 2 marks )
( b ) How should you care for the elderly?
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 Study the newspaper report and read the dialogue below. Answer the questions that
follow.

The National Star, MONDAY, 19 October 2015

VOLUNTEER SAVES WOMAN’S LIFE
SENTUL: Puan Yati Leman, who has been a volunteer with the Red Crescent Society for 22
years, was commended for saving a life last week. Puan Yati, used Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) to save the life of Madam Zhao Hua Li. The Red Cross Society gave
her an award for her courageous act.
According to the police, Madam Zhao had a heart attack when she was in a public
toilet last Saturday. When Puan Yati went into the toilet, she found Madam Zhao holding her
chest in pain. Since she had taken a course in CPR with the Red Crescent Society, she
performed CPR on Madam Zhao. After that, she called for help. Madam Zhao’s family,
especially her only daughter, Grace Yong was very grateful to Puan Yati.

Wei Min : How long have you been a volunteer with Red Crescent Society?
Puan Yati : I’ve been with the Red Crescent Society for 22 years.
Wei Min : Can you tell me how you saved Madam Zhao?
Puan Yati : I went to the toilet and saw an old lady. I knew she is in
pain, so I approached her immediately.
Wei Min : What did you do after that?
Puan Yati : I performed CPR on her.
Wei Min : How did you learn CPR?
Puan Yati : I took a course in CPR the Red Crescent Society.
Wei Min : Thank you for sharing your experience with me.
Puan Yati : You are welcome.

Question 24
Tick ( √ ) the correct answer.

(a) Puan Yati Leman saved a lady by using CPR on.......

Monday.

Saturday.

Sunday.

(1 mark)

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(b) The Red Cross Society gave her an award for her courageous act. The word her is referring
to........
Madam Zhao Hua Li.

Puan Yati Leman.

Grace Yong.

(1 mark)

Write your answers in the space provided

(a) I knew she is in pain

Why do you think Puan Yati said that?

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(2 marks)

(b) Apart from Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), what are other techniques
that we can learn from the Red Crescent Society to save others life?

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(2 marks)

(c) Why do you think a person like Puan Yati Leman is called a volunteer?
Give reasons to support your answer.
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(2 marks)

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Exercises

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Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

IT’S A FUN, FUN, FUN WORLD!

OCEAN VIEW AMUSEMENT PARK

Come to the opening! SATURDAY, 27 AUGUST

FREE
Huge
Picnic
Area

Question 23
Tick ( / ) the correct answer.
( a ) If Salim would like to enjoy a ride with his parents, he would choose to go
for a ________________

Bumper car ride

Ferris wheel ride
Pirate ship ride

( 1 mark )

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( b ) The Ocean View Amusement Park is most probably located ______
by a lake

in a park

near the sea

( 1 mark )

( c ) Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B

List A List B

To experience excitement of falling you can go for a Ferris wheel ride

in the air

If you are only 90 cm tall bumper car ride is your choice

For those who like to experience you can take a ride in a pirate ship
driving in a fun way
( 2 marks )

Write your answer in the space provided.

( d) Do you think babies should go to Ocean View Amusement park? Why?

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( 2 marks )

( e) What do you understand by the phrase ‘ Breath taking view of the sea and the park?
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( 2 marks )

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Expression

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Question 21
Based on the given pictures, give the correct answers in full sentences. Write your answers in
the spaces provided.

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 q)
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 Answer

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Set 1
1 C 6 A 11 D 16 D
2 A 7 C 12 A 17 C
3 B 8 C 13 A 18 B
4 D 9 D 14 B 19 B
5 D 10 B 15 B 20 A

Question 21
a) Thank you, May.
b) You’re welcome.
c) Happy Birthday, Mei Mei.

Question 22
a) the field
b) English Premier League (EPL)
c) Suresh decided to look for a teacher in the staffroom.
d) Yes, I agree because the boys were brave and did the right thing to stop the bullies.
e) The bullies would be punished by the teacher.

Question 23
( a ) English Language Society ( b ) a place to stay in
( c ) They can watch the rain forests, bird-watching, jungle trekking and fishing.
( d ) The pupils need to wear comfortable shoes for the trip because they will be doing
many outdoor activities such as jungle trekking and fishing.
( e ) The hotel provides free breakfast.

Question 24
a) Nurses
b) Firefighter

Question 25
a) Firefighters help to put out fires and save the animals that are trapped in the drains.
Soldiers fight against the enemies.
b) Yes, I agree. Children can inform adults of any danger or accident and help to save lives.
c) He fought for the freedom of the country from the British.

(Accept any suitable answer)

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Set 2
1 D 6 B 11 B 16 D
2 A 7 A 12 C 17 C
3 C 8 A 13 A 18 C
4 C 9 D 14 D 19 C
5 B 10 C 15 A 20 C

Question 21
a. Can you please open the door for me?
b. I’m going to play football with my friends.
c. It’s the hibiscus.

Question 22

a) making water clean

b) twice
c) The conversation is likely taking place in a classroom.
d) Chlorine is added to the water to kill germs and also to improve the smell.
e) We can save water by using rainwater to wash the floor and using a bucket
instead of a hose while washing our car.

Question 23

( a ) False ( b ) True
( c ) Yes. If we do not get enough sleep, we will not have enough rest therefore we will
feel tired and sleepy the next day.
( d ) Yes, by exercising we will make our body fit and our muscle strong.
( e ) Jogging, swimming and cycling.

Question 24
a. be between 9 and 12 years old
b. mailing the registration form

Question 25
a. She wants to mail her form immediately because seats for the workshop are limited. If
she does not do it quickly, she might not get her seat.
b. Yes, I would recommend the workshop to my friends. They will learn how to write a
better speech and speak with confidence. Besides that, they will learn how to control
their voice and use suitable hand gestures when giving a speech.
c. It means that seats for the workshop will only be given to those who act quickly to
register for the workshop. The organiser will not entertain any late registration.

(Accept any suitable answer)

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Set 3
1 C 6 B 11 D 16 D
2 A 7 C 12 A 17 B
3 A 8 C 13 A 18 C
4 D 9 B 14 D 19 B
5 D 10 A 15 C 20 C

Question 21
a. How much does this vase cost?
b. Hello, may I speak to Karen, please?
c. Siew Ling, can you pass me the newspaper?

Question 22
a) roti canai and tea with ginger
b) horror
c) Janet’s mother baked a cake.
d) Yes, Janet was busy on that day afternoon as she had to spend three hours to finish her work.
e) Janet was excited and nervous because her body hair stood up.

Question 23
( a ) Caring for the elderly
( b ) To the old folk’s home
( c ) Get the elderly to take part in family gathering.
Be patient with the elderly as they are like small children.
Talk softly and slowly to the elderly as they have a problem in hearing.
( d ) Take them out for evening walks or read to them.
( e ) Be patient with them and give them a lot o love.

Question 24
a. Sunday
b. Puan Yati Leman

Question 25
a. I think Puan Yati Leman saw Madam Zhao Li Hua holding her chest and she learned to
observe while she was in Red Crescent Society.
b. We can learn how to handle the injured people and the bandage techniques to the
wounds.
c. Puan Yati Leman is called as a volunteer because she did the work without salary and
maybe she likes to help people.

(Accept any suitable answer)

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Question 23

( a ) Ferris wheel ride ( b ) near the sea

( c ) To experience excitement of falling in the air you can take a ride in a pirate ship.
If you are only 90 cm tall you can go for a Ferris wheel ride.
For those who like to experience driving in a fun way bumper car ride is your
choice
( d ) No, this is because the games provided at the amusement park are not suitable for
babies.
( e ) It means the beautiful view of the sea and the park.

Social Expression

a) Thank you, May.

b) You’re welcome.
c) Happy Birthday, Mei Mei.
d) Congratulations, son!
e) Can you please open the door for me?
f) I’m going to play football with my friends.
g) It’s the hibiscus.
h) How much does this vase cost?
i) Hello, may I speak to Karen, please?
j) Siew Ling, can you pass me the newspaper?
k) Don’t worry. I have an umbrella.
l) What is the time now?
m) May I take your order, sir?
n) Let me get it for you.
o) What time will the bus arrive?
p) What’s your email address?
q) I failed my test.
r) I am hungry.
s) Nice to meet you, Yuki.
t) What’s wrong with your ankle?

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