PART 1

Question 1 to 8
Study the information carefully and choose the best answer A,B or C.
For each question, mark your answer on the answer sheet.

LIBRARY READING ROOMS

Please put mobile phones on silent

at all times.

1. The notice says that

A you must turn off your mobile phones before you get into the library.
B mobile phones are not allowed in the reading rooms
C you must keep your mobile phones quiet when you are in the library.

An Enchanting Festive Sale

(JAYA card members only)
July 1st – July 31st
10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
 Discounts up to 70% (selected items
only)
 Free gift with every purchase of
RM300 and above in a single receipt
 Card members are entitled to bring
along two friends

2. According to the advertisement,

A the sale will be on for two months
B card members will be allowed to bring their friends
C a free gift will be given for any purchase.
 MISSING!!
Manja
British Short hair
3 years old
Last seen at Tmn
Indahpura

Please call Miss Aireen

0199826546
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION
Reward RM100

3. From the poster,

A Manja was at Tmn Indahpura
B Manja rescuer will receive information
C Manja’s owner lives near Tmn Indahpura

FOR SALE – ROAD

BIKE
Five years old, in good condition
but needs new tyres.

Text Farah 0123764758 for

more info.

4. The advertisement says that

A you might need to make a few changes to the bike.

B 5-year-old children can ride the bike.

C the tyres of the bike are in good condition.

Bridge Tragedy
GUJARAT - At least 140 people died when an old bridge packed with holiday-makers
broke and dropped into the river below. A source said that there were more than 500
people on the 150-year-old suspension bridge. They were celebrating the last day of the
Deepavali festival. Disaster struck when the suspension cable snapped suddenly. There
were screams and shouts for help. The police came and tried their best to rescue those
trapped in the river.
5. The bridge tragedy was caused by the following, except

A the people were celebrating Deepavali on the bridge.

B there were too many people on the bridge.

C the suspension cable was too old.

Agent Jack : Good morning, sir. How are you?

Mr. Rizal : Morning. May I know who is on the line?
Agent Jack : My name is agent Jack from Taman Daya Police Station. I am
here to inform your friend, Mr Chan is involved in an accident.
Mr Rizal : My friend, Mr Chan? I am sorry sir, but I don’t have a friend by
that name. I think you are calling the wrong person.
Agent jack : Well, Mr Chan was the one who gave me your number and
asked you to bank in RM500.

6. Which of the following is true?

A Agent Jack is a con man.

B Mr Chan asked Mr Rizal’s phone number.

C Mr Rizal might transfer RM500 to Agent Jack.

 FUN-FILLED WORKSHOPS!

Dr Maniam will be conducting ‘I Am Special’

workshops that focuses on social learning. Our
programmes equip children with the skills needed
to interact and manage challenges and pressures of
everyday life. We believe self-awareness will grow
resulting in their ability to consider their own
emotions. Through storytelling and interactive
activities, they will be guided to learn self and
mutual respect, and confidence.

The workshops are on Wednesday, Thursday and

Friday, from 8.00 a.m. to 9 a.m. Stationery and
equipment will be provided.

For more information, contact Aimi at 075692364

7. From the advertisement, parents would prefer to send their children to learn the
following, except

A mastering storytelling skills.

B learning communication skills.

C managing stress in daily lives.

HELP US TO HELP YOU

If you see someone vandalising a

public property or find that it has
been damaged, let us know.

Together we can reduce the

vandalism of public property.
Report it when you see it.

CALL: 1888 2525

8. The purpose of this notice is to

A inform the public about vandalism

B involve the public in preventing vandalism

C encourage the public to use public property

 PART 2

Questions 9 to 18
Read the text below and choose the best answer A, B, C or D. For each question,
mark your answer on the answer booklet.

RICE
For a large (0) __part__ of the world’s population, rice is what is called the
staple food. This means that rice is the main food in those people’s (9) __________
and, as a result, it is (10) ________ to these people’s lives. Due to it being the staple
food, rice is central to many cultures (11) ________ the world.
Many countries have (12) _______ rice dishes, such as sushi in Japan, paella
in Spain and risotto in Italy. Many cultures have their own folk stories connected with
rice. For example, Phosop is the (13) ________rice goddess of Thailand. It is believed
that Phosop makes sure lots of rice is (14) _______, and that everybody will have
enough to eat.
Many cultures also (15) _______ festivals to celebrate rice. The Rocket
Festivals of Laos and Thailand celebrate the arrival of the rainy season, which is the
(16) ________ when rice is planted. The festivals (17) _______ music, dancing, and
sending rockets into the sky in (18) _____________ to encourage rain.

0 A. chunk B. share C. part D. group

9 A. tastes B. diets C. menus D. dishes

10 A. essential B. typical C. perfect D. serious

11 A. inside B. over C. along D. around

12 A. historical B. traditional C. old-fashioned D. classical

13 A. aged B. antique C. out-of-date D. ancient

14 A. raised B. gained C. risen D. grown

15 A. call B. run C. hold D. carry

16 A. time B. period C. hour D.

date

17. A. contain B. include C. involve D. consist

18. A. aim B. order C. object D. purpose

PART 3

Question 19 to 23
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D.
For each question, mark your answer on the answer sheet.

When I travel around Singapore on the MRT; our metro service, I sometimes
pass through the Redhill neighbourhood. Each time I do, I’m reminded of something
that happened in the area 30 years ago. An event that is still fresh in my mind. These
days, Redhill is mostly residential skyscrapers. But in my mind’s eye, I can still
picture the humble flat at block 64, Jalan Tiong, where I grew up. It was rather old
compared to today’s posh surroundings, but it has a lot of memories attached to it.
The event that stands out in my memory happened one morning in 1983 when
I was 14 years old. I was at home with my mother, getting ready for the afternoon
session of school – my siblings were either at school already or at work. I was doing
my homework when I heard raised voices. At first, I thought nothing of it – customers
in the motorcycle shop directly below us often became loud and difficult to handle,
but I soon realised this was different. “Quick! Empty the place!” someone yelled.
Then a thick smoke fume rushed through my nostrils. When I opened the front door to
investigate, a thick cloud of smoke, rising from the ground floor, greeted me. I
panicked. The motorcycle shop had caught fire.
My mum, who had been working in the kitchen, hurried to the living room.
We rushed out the door and along the corridor through the smoke. We did not manage
to take our identification or bank cards with us but there was no time for that anyway.
We knew we had to escape. Heading towards the stairway at the far end of the
corridor, we could feel the heat crawling on our skin. The dense smoke blurred our
vision. Suddenly, Mum hesitated. She then turned around and headed back the way
we came. I had no idea what she was doing, but I followed her. Mum had suddenly
remembered the sickly Chinese lady in her 70s who lived next door to us, whom we
called Makcik – Malay for auntie.
Mum began banging on Makcik’s door, but there was no answer. As the smoke
thickened around us, I could see many of our neighbours running for safety. “She
would have run for safety like everyone else!” I cried. Mum refused to give up. “ I
know Makcik is still inside”, she said as she pounded the door. “Go downstairs,
Shahir. Go now!” By then, both of us were coughing and our eyes were stinging.
Time seemed to stand still as I stood rooted to the spot. I was really confused and
didn’t know what to do. Just as I was beginning to have difficulty breathing, the door
opened. Makcik stood there, looking totally dazed. Mum was right – she had been
unaware of what was happening. Grabbing her hand, Mum led Makcik downstairs and
outside to a safe spot where people had gathered to witness what was happening.
The firemen had just arrived and set about fighting the blaze, which was
reaching up to the two floors above the motorcycle shop. Holding my mother’s hand
tightly, Makcik broke down. With tears flowing down her cheeks, she spoke to Mum.
In the chaos, I could not really hear what she said, but she was definitely grateful for
Mum’s help. I learned later that Makcik was sleeping when the fire broke out. I didn’t
want to think what would have happened if Mum hadn’t turned back for her.
Soon the firemen put out the flames. We all suffered cuts and burns but luckily
no lives were lost, though the motorcycle shop was completely damaged. Although
the fire had ruined our corridor, it was put our before it could spread into our flat,
leaving horrible marks on the wall.
Mum’s courageous act in saving human life brought great comfort. Years later,
I asked Mum about this incident. She said she was familiar with Makcik’s daily
routine and was certain she would still be sleeping. When I asked id she was scared,
Mum replied: “ When a loved one is in danger, the thought of fear never crosses the
mind.”

19. The opening paragraph tells us the writer

A misses the former Redhill.
B goes back to his old house.
C thinks about the past incident.
D recalls his childhood activities.

20. When did the writer realise that something was wrong?
A He could smell something burning.
B He noticed the area was filled with smoke.
C The customers downstairs were being noisy.
D Someone shouted for people to leave the building.

21. What made Mum stop as they were leaving the building?
A She wanted to save important documents
B One of the neighbours was still trapped.
C They could not see their way out.
D People were blocking the exit.

22. “Time seemed to stand still as I stood rooted to the spot.” shows that
A Shahir was terrified of the fire.
B Shahir felt helpless in the situation.
C Shahir was still waiting for Makcik.
D Shahir did not agree with Mum’s action.
23. In paragraph 5, why was Makcik in tears?
A She was thankful that she woke up on time.
B She could not believe that she was unhurt.
C She was touched by Mum’s selfless act.
D She managed to escape death.

24. All of the following are the effects of the fire except
A the writer was left homeless.
B the corridor was burnt down.
C the residents had minor injuries
D the motorcycle shop was destroyed.

25. “She said she was familiar with Makcik’s daily routine…” What does this
suggest about Mum?
A She was close to Makcik
B She was a curious neighbour
C She was taking care of Makcik
D She was aware of her surroundings.

26. From the writer’s experience, we learnt that

A we must show appreciation for our mother’s sacrifice.
B people would do anything for someone they care about.
C we should reflect on the past to make us a better person.
D good neighbours should be involved in each other’s life.
 PART 4
Questions 27 – 32
You are going to read a passage about social media practices. Six sentences have
been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A to H, the one which fits
the gap (27-32). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
Mark your answer on the separate answer sheet.
Today’s grandparents are joining their grandchildren on social media but they couldn’t
be more diverse from each other. 27. . Although the older generation prefer
Facebook for instance, the younger generation shy away from it to avoid
embarrassing situations with their older family members. This is quite contrary to the
reason older folks decide to start an account in the first place: to keep abreast with
what might be going on with their family.

Youtube is popular with all generations. It is the first platform that helped the
sharing of videos after all. 28. . The younger generation prefer shorter video
forms – Tiktoks, IGTV, Instagram stories, and Snapchats. Youtube stands the test of
time because youngsters like platforms that are more dynamic and are based on purely
visual content.

All generations agree on one thing – they all prefer visual content over
anything else like texts, posts, and statuses. Even the older generation confirm that a
picture is worth a thousand29.
words. . And it is these that grandparents, in
particular, crave.

However, the impact of social media is different for each generation. Unlike
her grandmother’s generation, Chloe, 15, and her friends are spending so much time
on their phones at home that they are missing on spending time with their friends in
real life.
30. . “We use Facebook to arrange to meet all over the country,” she
says. “It has changed my social life completely.”

Teenagers might have their parents to thank for their smartphone and social
media addiction as their parents were the early adopters of the smartphone.
31.
. “I was always virtually connected and I felt like I was always working,” he says.
“How could I tell my kids to get off their phones if I was always in front of a screen
myself?”
 So now, he takes his SIM card out of his smartphone and puts it into a mobile
phone that can only make calls and send text messages during weekends. 32. .
“The important thing is I’m setting a better example to my kids and spending more
quality time with them.” Ultimately, social media is a double-edged sword. Let’s hope
everyone finds a balance to ensure they are not too hooked on social media.

A It does have competition though.

B Lots of things vary between each generation and their preferences.

C He is not completely cut off from the world in case of emergencies.

D Sheila, 59, on the other hand, has made contact with old friends from
school that she hasn’t heard from in forty years.

E There are many competitors out there.

F It is easier to express themselves through pictures and videos.

G Peter, 38, a father of two teenagers, reports that he used to be on his

phone or laptop constantly.

H She instead prefers to meet friends from all over the world despite
never meeting them.
 PART 5

Questions 33 – 40 are based on the following texts.

Read the texts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

TEENAGERS ON WISE CONSUMER

A – Darren Chan, 16 years old

Speaking of being a wise consumer, I remembered when I was young, I used to buy lots of
things whenever I went out shopping with my Mum. Later, I realized that I don’t really
need them. It was at that moment that I liked those things. It was a waste. Always ask
yourself, “Do I really need this?” and “How often will I use this?”

B – Nasimah Bt Abdullah, 14 years old

I always go to the market with my mother. She has taught me ways to become a wise consumer.
She always has a list of things she needs to buy. With this list, shopping is much easier. And most
importantly, consumers do spend beyond their budget. Hence, I make a list of what I need to buy
and make sure it’s within my budget! This way, I don’t spend money unnecessarily.

C – Donovan Arumuthu, 15 years old

Do you think you’re saving more when buying a pair of shoes at a huge discount during sales?
Beware of sales promotion or discounted items! Having sales and discounts are one way for
retailers to trick consumers into buying at impulse. Impulsive buying is usually triggered by
emotions and feelings. Plan your purchases before you go shopping!

D – Tey Jeff, 13 years old

A wise consumer needs to compare the prices of goods. Shop around and you’ll find similar
products sold at different prices elsewhere. Look up the prices while on the go. It’s worth the
effort and you won’t regret doing so. A wise consumer needs to be intelligent and hardworking by
researching the current market.

E – Tan Bee Yong, 15 years old

Ask friends for a referral and do your own research on the items you have in mind. Nowadays,
online shopping is very popular. A wise consumer will research the price of a product on the
Internet. Your friends can help you too. Post a description of the item you’re looking for and ask
whether anyone could refer you to a good website or any shop that sells that item for a cheap
price.

F – Nordiana Daniel, 14 years old

I saw an advertisement for a guitar on sale. It was dirt cheap. I quickly grabbed it. Within a month,
the guitar gave way. Sad to say, there wasn’t any warranty so, I lost every single cent. I have learnt
to become a wise consumer since then.
Questions 33 to 36
Which text (A – F) describes the following views on wise consumer?
Statements Paragraph
33 Comparison helps consumers save a lot
34 Only buy what you need and not what you like.
35 Plan purchases to avoid impulse buying
36 Buy within your budget so as not to waste your
money.

Questions 37 – 40
Complete the summary below using information from the text. Choose no more than one
word from the passage for each answer.

My Shopping Experience
Last month, I went to Paradigm Mall to do some shopping. There was a 70% __________
(37) on all items. I could not resist so I went on a shopping spree with my friend, Linda. I told
myself that I must not spend within my __________ (38) but when I went to the shopping
mall, I was attracted to many cheap items. I borrowed some money from Linda. Weeks later, I
looked at those items that I bought and told myself. “Why ____________ (39) now? You
shouldn’t buy what you don’t need!” Since then, I’ve learnt to become a wise consumer so
that I could get my money’s __________ (40).

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_______________ _______________ ______________

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