BAHASA

INGGERIS
Ditulis dan disusun oleh
Guru Berprestasi Tinggi
Sektor Pembelajaran
Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri
Selangor
 CONTENTS

Scheme of Assessment 1
1 Part 4: Gapped Text 39
INTRODUCTION
SECTION I: BACK TO THE BASICS 3 Part 5: Information Transfer 41

CHAPTER 1: Language Awareness, The Basics 3

CHAPTER 7: Writing Paper (I) 44
Parts of speech 3
Articles 4 Introduction 44
Pronouns 4 Part 1 Short Communicative Message/email: 44
Verbs, Subject-Verb Agreement and Tenses 5 Part 2 Guided Writing
Tenses – Present, Present Continuous, 47
Past & Future 6 CHAPTER 8: Writing Paper (II) 50
Conjunctions 9 Part 3 Extended Writing 50
Article 50
CHAPTER 2: Language Awareness in Use 10 Review 52
Articles 10 Story writing 54
Pronouns 10
Verbs 11 CHAPTER 9: Speaking Paper 56
Introduction 56
CHAPTER 3: Vocabulary Enrichment 12 How to Prepare 56
Adjectives 12 Speaking Question 2 57
Spelling 14 Speaking Question 3 57

CHAPTER 4: Basic Writing 17 CHAPTER 10: Listening Paper 59

Sentence Structures 17 Introduction 59
Simple Sentences 17 Tips to score well 59
Compound Sentences 18
Complex Sentences 19 CHAPTER 11: Model Test 1 62
Sentences with Different Beginnings 20
Paper 1: Reading 62
Cohesive Devices: Logical Connectors &
Paper 2: Writing 71
Sequence Connectors 22
Paper 3: Speaking 76
Tools to help you expand ideas 23
Paper 4: Listening 77
A.S.K.E.D. 23

SECTION II: GEARING FOR SPM 27 CHAPTER 12: Model Test 2 79

CHAPTER 5: Reading Paper (I) 27 Paper 1: Reading 79

Paper 2: Writing 88
Part 1 Short Texts 27
Paper 3: Speaking 93
Part 2 Cloze Text 33
Paper 4: Listening
Inspirational/ Motivational Quotes: 94
96
CHAPTER 6: Reading Paper (II) 35
Part 3: Reading Comprehension 35 Listening Texts 99

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 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION
SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT

There are four compulsory papers in the latest SPM English paper (2021).

Range of
Paper Description Weighting Duration
Marks

Part 1
8 questions (3 options) on
daily life encounters

Part 2
10 questions (4 options)
on a reading text
Paper 1 All questions are
Part 3 compulsory.
Reading 8 questions (4 options) on 1 hour 30
and Use of a longer reading text 40 25%
minutes
English Answer all the
Part 4 questions
(1119/1) 6 questions on matching
the correct sentence

Part 5
8 questions on
information transfer from
a text

Part 1
Write an email or a Write in 80 words.
message

Part 2
Paper 2 Write an essay accordingly Write in 125-150 60
Writing words 1 hour 30
(20 marks for 25%
(1119/2) Part 3 minutes
each part)
Choose one question to 3 options are given,
write accordingly choose one and write
in 250 words.

Part 1
4 questions for each Personal information
Paper 3 candidate
Speaking 24 25% 13 minutes
(1119/3) Part 2
1 question for each Given a topic to talk
candidate about.

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Paper Description Weighting Duration
Marks

Part 3 Look at the circle map

3 questions for both and discuss it.
candidates Discuss and make
a decision
together. Answer
another extension
question.
Part 1
7 questions on people
talking in seven different
situations

Part 2
8 questions on an Answer all the
individual sharing of own questions
Paper 4 experiences
Listening 30 25% 40 minutes
(1119/4) Part 3 You will listen to the
5 questions on five short recording twice.
extracts about a topic

Part 4
10 questions on an
interview

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CHAPTER1 Language Awareness, The Basics

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INTRODUCTION
Parts of speech

Part of Speech Description Example Words Example Sentences

Noun – a name of a person, Malaysia, beauty, car, Mr John is our teacher.

place, thing, road, school, home, fruit, Harvard University is an
activity, etc. computer, old university.

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*anything that has
a name

Verb – to express an action or talk, walk, speak, eat, She wrote a letter.
state learn conclude, collect, The child played in the hall.
*any word that go, jump
describes what you
can do or is an action

Adjective – to describe a noun beautiful, tall, short, long, He is a brave boy.

angry, cheap They are nice
people.

Adverb – to add something to the nicely, fast, He solved the sum

meaning of a verb beautifully, honestly, quickly. This painting is
*to describe an action/ freely beautifully painted.
verb

Pronoun – a word used in place of he, she, it, I, you, we, they Jason is a boy. He is
a noun twelve years old.
The students are very hungry.
They want to eat at the
canteen.

Preposition – to show the direction in, on, towards, till, until, There is a cow in the garden.
or position of a noun unless, under, of They are coming to your
office now.

Conjunctio – a word used to join and, or, because, if, Sam is a student. John is
n words or since, either… or, so a student. Sam and John
sentences are students.
*joining/connecting I ran fast, but still missed
words the train.

Interjection – a word which expresses Hurrah! I have won the

some sudden feelings game.
Oh my! He lost the game!

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Articles

What are articles?

Articles are words that define a noun as specific or
unspecific. For example:
• We enjoyed the cup of coffee Aunt Suzy served.
→ The article ‘the’ refers to the specific cup of coffee that was served.
• Everyone enjoys a cup of coffee on a cold evening.
→ The article ‘a’ creates a general idea of any cup of coffee – unspecific.

Practice
Fill in the blanks with a, an or the.
1 This is first question and it’s challenging one.
2 Siti is talking to man who has just come into room.
3 We use Internet a lot to do our homework.
4 Salleh lives in apartment in centre of Kuala Lumpur.
5 Can you describe bangle that Zuhal found?
6 Tasmania is island situated in south west coast of Australia.
7 There is school in Selangor that has best facilities to promote STEM.
8 I saw interesting documentary on Covid-19 other day.
9 He has appointment in office in Petaling Jaya.
10 My mother and I went to hospital to visit her friend.

Pronouns
Let’s study the pronoun chart below.

Subject Object Possessive Possessive Reflexive

Pronouns Pronouns Adjectives Pronouns Pronouns
First person I me my mine myself

Second person you you your yours yourself

Third
he him his his himself
person
(male)
Third
she her her hers herself
person
(female)
Third person it it its (not used) itself

First
we us our ours ourselves
person
(plural)
Second
you you your yours yourselves
person
(plural)
Third
they them their theirs themselve
person
s
(plural)
 Practice 1
Complete the blanks with the correct Subject Pronoun or Object Pronoun.
1 is sleeping. (Ahmad)
2 Please give the bag. (Fatimah)
3 are taking the trash out. (Ahmad and his brother)
4 The little children love very much. (the cat)
5 Puan Sheila is scolding for being late. (the boys)

Practice 2
Underline the correct possessive adjective or possessive pronoun.

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1 Whose bicycle is this? Is it ( his , him )?
2 This is ( my , mine ) house. Where is ( your , yours )?
3 Hey! Those cakes are ( my , mine )!
4 Those selfish people think everything is ( their , theirs ).
5 Have you done ( your , yours ) homework?

Practice 3
Underline the correct pronouns.
1 Joan sewed these beautiful skirts ( herself , themselves ).
2 “Siti and Shamsul, if you want more cookies, help ( yourself, yourselves ),” said Puan Ainol.
3 ( She , I ) am Lina and I live with ( me , my ) friend in Shah Alam. ( They, We ) live in an apartment which
is ten minutes away from ( our , ours ) office.

Verbs, Subject-Verb Agreement and Tenses

Study the verbs in this table.

Present Tense Continuous Tense Past Tense Past Participle

add adding added added
arrive arriving arrive arrived
awake awaking d awoke
beat beating awoke n
becom becomin beat beaten
e bite g biting becam becom
choose choosing e bit e
come coming chose bitten
dig digging came chosen
do doing dug come
draw drawing did dug
drin drinking drew done
k eat eating drank drawn
fall falling ate drunk
feed feeding fel eaten
fly flying l fallen
fed fed
fle flown
w
 Present Tense Continuous Tense Past Tense Past Participle
forget forgettin forgot forgotte
forgiv g forgav n
e forgiving e forgiven
freeze freezing froze frozen
get getting got got
give giving gave given
go going went gone
hear hearing heard heard
hide hiding hid hidde
hold holding held n held
keep keeping kept kept
know knowing knew know
lead leading led n led
light lighting lit lit
make making mad made
meet meeting e met
pay paying met paid
ride riding paid ridden
rise rising rode risen
say saying rose said
see seeing said seen
sell selling saw sold
sing singing sold sung
sit sitting sang sat
take taking sat taken
thin thinking took though
k wearing thought t worn
wear writing wore written
writ wrote
e

Tenses – Present, Present Continuous, Past & Future

Tenses are forms of verbs used to indicate the time of the action of the verb.

Tenses Examples
Simple Present Tense
– used for habitual actions (actions which happen usually, He usually eats lunch at home.
often, always, sometimes or every
day/week/month/year)
The sun rises in the east.
– used to show a fact or a universal truth
Present Continuous Tense
– used to show an action that is being done at the time of She is doing her homework now.
speaking.
is
are + verb +
ing am

Present Perfect Tense

– used for an action that has already happened but we do He has not met the new student
not know when it happened (already, recently, yet, yet. She has seen the movie
ever, never, before) before.
I have eaten my dinner already.
They have never heard this song before.
 Tenses Examples
Simple Past Tense
– used for actions that happened in the past (ago, yesterday, I broke a vase yesterday.
just now, last Friday, last month, this morning) He wrote a letter just
now.
Past Continuous Tense
– used to show an action that was going on for some time We were playing badminton last night when
in the past the electricity went off.
was
+ verb + I was doing my homework yesterday when
ing were Latiff dropped by.

Past Perfect Tense

– used to show an action that had been completed before James had heard the news before I told him.
another action took place The plane had landed before the storm

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flooded the runway.
Simple Future Tense
– used to show future actions I shall play the piano at the recital
I tomorrow. We shall go for a picnic this
+ weekend.
shall We
He will go to China next month.
They will attend the meeting
You tonight.
He
+
will She
They
‘Going to’ form
– used when deciding to do an action
I am going to play football
tomorrow. She is going to see you
tonight.
The boy is going to quit the job next month.
You are going to sit for an examination this
year.
Future Continuous Tense
– used to show a continuous action that will take She will be going to Penang next
place some time in the future
will week. I shall be calling you tonight.
+ be + verb +
ing shall

Practice 1
Underline the correct tense. Look at the clues to decide which tense to choose.
1 Maryam ( cook , cooks ) the best spaghetti carbonara ever.
2 The boys always ( complete , completes ) their homework before going to bed.
3 Mr Lim ( walk , walks ) in the park every evening.
4 Last night, Puan Alia and her husband ( go , went ) to that famous restaurant for dinner.
5 The baby ( slept , sleeps ) soundly after finishing a bottle of milk two hours ago.
6 It was three years ago when I last ( see , saw ) you.
7 He ( knew , knows ) that it was a lie when he saw her eyes twitching.
8 Every year, George ( buy , buys ) his mother her favourite pandan cake for her birthday.
9 My teacher ( sings , sang ) ‘Everything At Once’ in class to teach us similes yesterday.
10 The couple ( met , meet ) and ( fell , fall ) in love with each other more than a decade ago.
 Practice 2
Choose the correct answer from the boxes below to complete the sentences with the simple continuous
tense or simple present tense.

attend are cooking talk is reading is watching

1 Sharifah her favourite series on television at the moment.

2 I to my plants every morning.
3 The girls music class on Mondays.
4 My father the newspaper on the porch now.
5 Sally and her mother nasi lemak for breakfast.

Practice 3
Complete the list below with the correct verb form.

Simple Present Simple Past Past Participle

1 call called
2 eat Ate
3 see seen
4 go gone
5 Swept swept
6 Sang sung
7 swim swum
8 teach taught
9 Flew flown
10 Sold sold
There are some special cases:
11 come come
12 put Put
13 Hit hit

Practice 4
Underline the correct answer in the brackets.
1 Michelle and I ( are known , have known ) each other since we were in primary school.
2 The durian ( is known , has known ) as the King of Fruits.
3 My teachers ( have given , are given ) us a lot of tips for our examination.
4 This diamond ring ( had given, was given ) by my late grandfather to my grandmother on their fiftieth anniversary.
5 Mr and Mrs Anderson ( has been , have been ) married for forty years.
6 This dance step ( was taught , has taught ) by Alex for the hip-hop dance competition.
7 Allan ( has taken , took ) his medication.
 8 Sam ( has taken , took ) his lunch at two o’clock just now.
9 We ( have written , wrote ) to the Principal to complain about the food in the canteen.
10 My friend ( has sent , sent ) an email to the Municipal Hall to report about the stray dogs yesterday.

Conjunctions
A conjunction joins different kinds of grammatical structures.
1 Coordinating Conjunctions
FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet,
so)
Word to word Most boys enjoy playing football and computer games.
Phrase to phrase You can put the book in the cupboard or on the desk.
Clause to clause It makes no difference when you bought the gift or where you bought it from.

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2 Correlative Conjunctions

either... or Either Shamsul or Siva will be representing the team in the debate.
neither... nor Neither Susan nor the boys are taking part in the race this year due to their exams.
both… and I love wearing both pants and skirts depending on the occasion.
not only... but also This home-cooked chicken rice is not only delicious but also healthy as the chicken is
steamed.

Practice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
1 These butter cookies are for sale not those cupcakes.
A and C yet
B but D or
2 it rains tomorrow, I will not be able to go jogging as planned.
A When C If
B After D Whenever
3 I like swimming in the pool not in the sea.
A and C yet
B but D or
4 Latifah was late for work she missed the bus.
A because C when
B if D and
5 She is beautiful intelligent. Everyone in school admires her.
A either... or C not only… but also
B neither… nor
6 Mr Raja will sell his house he gets the right offer.
A or C and
B for D if
7 You must do your revision you might fail your examination.
A for C but
B and D or
8 Jamal his mother share the same hobby which is singing.
A and C yet
B for D but
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Articles
Read the passage below and choose the best answer

Coming from (1) typical Chinese family from Penang, (2) experience of tasting Chinese food, both
home-cooked and from hawker stalls, is totally memorable. These dishes keep appearing on (3) table during
breakfast, lunch and dinner. One of (4) customary dishes is steamed or boiled chicken. It was considered
(5) luxury to have chicken or any meat back in the old days. Now it is served with noodles like (6) wantan
noodles or rice. Two other popular chicken are fragrant stewed chicken and steamed herbal chicken with red
dates and ginger.

1 A a B an C the D –
2 A a B an C the D –
3 A a B an C the D –
4 A a B an C the D –
5 A a B an C the D –
6 A a B an C the D –

Pronouns
Choose the correct pronouns to fill in the blanks.

Many years ago, there was a very rich old man, Datuk Samad bin Salleh who lived alone in a huge
mansion on Bukit Indah. (1) built (2) fortune selling traditional cakes made by (3) grandmother. He
learned to make the cakes by (4) and (5) turned out as delicious as the ones made by his grandmother. Life
was blissful. He married his beautiful childhood sweetheart, Sharifah Zafirah. (6) was the most sought after
damsel in the village. (7) had two children, a handsome boy, Sofian and a pretty little girl, Sofia.
Business was flourishing and (8) lived in luxury. On one stormy night, while heading home from dinner
in town, Datuk Samad lost control of the car and crashed into a tree. Sharifah whispered to (9) , “Take care of
(10) children”, then passed away. (11) children survived the accident.
As years went by, Sofian and Sofia grew up and had their own career and lives. (12) migrated to
Australia and England. But Datuk Samad decided not to move as he wanted to visit his wife’s grave every
morning.
1 A He B She C They D I
2A he B him C his D Himself
3A he B him C his D Himself
4A he B him C his D Himself
5A they B it C he D Them
6A He B She C Her D They
7A They B Them C Their D Themselves
8A they B them C their D themselves
9A her B she C he D Him
10 A his B her C our D Their
11 A They B Them C Their D Theirs
12 A They B Them C Their D Theirs
Verbs
Read the passage below and choose the best verb form to fill the blanks.

A little girl (1) about being sent to a foster home. Her parents (2) in a tragic accident two weeks ago.
The social worker assured her, “Don’t worry, my dear. We (3) the best family to care for you till the papers
are settled.”
Shima was an only child and did not have any relatives nearby. Her uncle, Faisal, (4) to Australia seven
years ago. Shima loved to sing and dance. As she sat there waiting, she (5) if she could still do all that with
her new foster family.
Puan Leela, the social worker, (6) Shima’s hands and looked into her eyes. There were tears in Shima’s
eyes and her hands (7) . “Come. Let me (8) you to your new guardian. This is Puan Aishah. You can call
her Aunty Aishah.” Shima could feel the warmth in Puan Aishah’s smile. The twinkle in her eyes (9) Shima
a feeling of confidence.
As days went by, things (10) better for Shima as she had a new family who loved and cared for her.

1A worry B worried C was worried D has been worried

2A kill B killed C were killed D were killing
3A has chosen B have chosen C had chosen D chosen
4A migrate B migrated C has migrated D had migrated
5A wonder B wonders C was wondering D had wondered
6A hold B held C was holding D had held

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7A were shivering B was shivering C had shivered D shivered
8A introduce B introduced C was introduced D has introduced
9A give B gave C given D was given
10 A look B looks C were looking D had looked
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ADJECTIVES
The use of adjectives will make your writing more vivid and help the reader visualise what is being described. You
can make your writing more precise, specific and accurate by using the best choices of adjectives or adjectival
phrases. Look at the examples with and without adjectives or adjectival phrases.
Examples:
1 The man shouted at his children.
The angry (adjective) man shouted at his children who were rude and naughty. (adjectival phrase).
2 They were proud of the students.
They were proud of the students who won the tournament. (adjectival phrase)
3 The cookies were delicious.
The cookies were delicious with sweet raisins and chocolate chips. (adjectival phrase)

A list of useful adjectives:

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5
1 adorable 1 cheap 1 done 1 fat 1 fun
2 Afraid 2 clear 2 dry 2 far 2 good
3 Angry 3 close 3 early 3 fast 3 great
4 Bad 4 cold 4 easy 4 fine 4 handsome
5 beautiful 5 cool 5 elegant 5 first 5 happy
6 Big 6 cute 6 empty 6 fit 6 hard
7 boring 7 dangerous 7 excited 7 flat 7 hate
8 broken 8 dark 8 exciting 8 frail 8 healthy
9 Busy 9 dead 9 expensive 9 free 9 heavy
10 careful 10 different 10 fake 10 full 10 high
#6 #7 #8 #9 #10
1 Hot 1 low 1 pretty 1 slim 1 tame
2 Huge 2 magical 2 quick 2 slow 2 tiny
3 important 3 muddy 3 ready 3 small 3 tired
4 imported 4 near 4 real 4 soft 4 true
5 interesting 5 new 5 rich 5 special 5 ugly
6 Large 6 nice 6 right 6 strange 6 warm
7 Late 7 noisy 7 sad 7 strong 7 weak
8 Light 8 old 8 safe 8 sure 8 wet
9 Little 9 pitiful 9 same 9 surprised 9 wrong
10 Long 10 poor 10 short 10 tall 10 young

Practice 1
Underline the best adjectives to describe these situations.
1 The ( elegant , adorable ) baby was sleeping soundly in the ( warm , strong ) bed.
2 It was a ( long , large ) quiet walk in the park.
3 The kitten was so frail and ( young , weak ) because it refused to drink any milk.
4 We should not spend so much money on expensive ( imported , special ) bags.
5 The beggar looked so ( hungry , short ) that I bought him some food.
Useful adjectives to describe:

People Character Feelings Food

adorable careful angry bitter
beautiful cowardl bored crispy
cute y cruel cheerful delectabl
elegant fierce cold e
frail friendly comfortabl delicious
handsom hardworkin e excited dry
e old g intelligent exhausted fres
poor kind happy h
prett lazy hot juic
y rich naughty jealou y
slim obedient s kind salty
stron patient proud sour
g tall polite sad spic
weak selfish scared y
youn talkative shy stale
g tired swee
t
scrumptious
tasty

Practice 2
Select a few adjectives to describe these people or food. You can also add any adjectives of your own. Then
write a sentence to describe them. For number 4 and 5, write your own sentences using the selected
adjectives to describe people or food.
Example:
sailor – tall, handsome, polite, friendly
The tall and handsome sailor was so friendly and polite when he greeted us.
1 dancer –

2 woman –

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Useful adjectives to describe nouns:

House/building Things Places Day

ancient blunt cosy breezy
beautifu bulky dangerou bright
l big cheap s exciting fine
cosy expensiv fun hazy
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 House/building Things Places Day
famous heavy historic quiet
moder large interesting rainy
n old light lovely snow
small sharp meaningfu y
woode smooth l modern sunn
n rough peaceful y
scary

Practice 3
Complete the passage below with the best adjectives from the table.
It was a (1) sunny day. The clouds were floating in the sky. Everything looked so
(2) with no sound, just the birds chirping. On top of the hill, there was an
(3) and (4) castle. The castle had an
(5) story that dates back a century.

SPELLING
Commonly Misspelled Words

Correct Incorrect Correct Incorrect

a lot alot beginning begining
Absence absense, abcense believe beleive
Accidentally accidentelly bouquet bouqueit
accommodate accomodate business buisness, bussiness, bisnes
accommodation accomodation calendar calender
Achieve acheive camouflage camoflage, camoflague
acknowledge acknowlege, aknowledge category catagory
Across acros caught cauhgt, caugt
Acquire aquire, adquire cemetery cemetary, cematery
Advisable adviseable changeable changable
Aggressive agressive chief cheif
Aggression agression colleague collaegue, collegue
Almost allmost committed commited, comitted
Appearance appearence, apearance conscience consience
Amateur amatuer, amature conscious concious, consious
Annually anually, annualy consensus concensus
Apparent apparant, aparent, curiosity curiocity, curiositi
apparrent,
aparrent
Argument arguement controversy contraversy
Assassination asasinaiton, assasinaison deceive decieve
 Correct Incorrect Correct Incorrect
Awful awfull, aweful definitely definately
Because becoz desperate desparate
Basically basicaly delicious delecious
Difference diffrence hypocrite hipocrit
Dilemma dilema ignorance ignorence
Disappoint dissapoint imitate immitate
Disastrous disasterous immediately imediately
Embarrass embarass independent independant
Environment enviroment intelligence inteligence, intelligance
Equipment equiptment interesting intresting
Exceed excede judgement judgment
Existence existance knowledge knowlege
Experience experiance leisure liesure
Explanation expanation liaison liason
Extreme exstrem, x-tream, xtreme library libary, liberry
Fascinating facinating, fasinating lightning lightening
Fiery firey lose loose
Fluorescent flourescent maintenance maintainance, maintnance
Foreign foriegn marshmallow marshmellow
Forty fourty millennium millenium, milennium
Friend freind miniature miniture
Furthermore futhermore mischievous mischievious, mischevous,
mischevious
Grateful gratefull, greatful misspell mispell, misspel
Guarantee garantee, garentee, garanty necessary neccessary, necessery
Guidance guidence niece neice
Grammar grammer noticeable noticable CHAPTER 3
Government goverment occasion occassion
Happiness hapiness, happynes occasionally occasionaly, occassionally
Harass harrass occurred occured
Height heighth, heigth omission ommision, omision
Hierarchy heirarchy outrageous outragous
Honour honor parliament parliment
Humorous humerous pastime passtime, pasttime
Hygiene hygene, hygine, perceive percieve
hiygeine, higeine,
hygeine
Perseverance perseverence rhyme rime
 Correct Incorrect Correct Incorrect
Personnel personell, personel rhythm rythm, rythem
Playwright playright, playwrite secretary secratary, secretery
Possession posession, possesion seize sieze
Potatoes potatos separate seperate
Precede preceed sergeant sargent
Presence presance similar similer
Privilege privelege, priviledge skilful skilfull
Professor professer speech speach
Promise promiss successful succesful, successfull,
sucessful
pronunciation pronounciation surprise suprise, surprize
Protester protestor than then
Publicly publically their there, they’re
Quarantine quarentine, quarantin tomatoes tomatos
questionnaire questionaire, questionnair tomorrow tommorow, tommorrow
Readable readible underrate underate
Really realy until untill
Receive recieve usable usible
Receipt reciept vehicle vehical
Recipe recipi vicious visious
Recommend recomend, reccommend weather wether, whether
Reference referance, refrence weird wierd
Relevant relevent, revelant welfare wellfare, welfair
Repetition repitition whether wether
Restaurant restarant, restoran writing writting, writeing

Practice 4
Read and underline the correct spelling of words.
1 We must do our part to save the ( enriroment , environment ) from being polluted.
2 This bungalow is bigger ( than , then ) the one over there.
3 My sister loves ( tomatos , tomatoes ) and cucumber.
4 Zainol’s birthday celebration will be held ( tommorow , tomorrow ) at nine o’clock.
5 I would ( recommend , reccommend ) this book to you.
6 Please can I have the ( reciept , receipt ) for the shirt I bought?
7 We loved the ( accommodation , accomodation ) on this island.
8 The ( weather , whether ) is much better in December.
9 Let’s go to that ( restorant , restaurant) across the street.
10 Don’t stop ( untill , until ) you have written 350 words.
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SENTENCE STRUCTURES
There are a few types of sentence structures like simple sentences, compound sentences and complex sentences.
There are certain parts of speeches that you need to know.
1 Subject (Nouns)
2 Verbs (Actions)
3 Object (A person, animal, place, thing, or concept that receives the action or verb)
4 Prepositional phrase (a phrase that begins with a preposition like ‘in’, ‘on’, ‘at’, etc.)

Simple Sentences
There is one main idea and one verb in a simple sentence. To make it more interesting, add a prepositional phrase.

VERB OBJECT
SUBJECT PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE
(what action did the (what did the subject
(who, what) (when, where or in what way)
subject do) do… to whom? For
whom?)
Childre prefer watching at home.
n television
She enjoys reading b s in the
library.
I like fried rice for dinner.

Practice 1
Complete the table below with the subject, verb, object or prepositional phrase.

VERB OBJECT
SUBJECT PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE
(what action did (what did the subject
(who, what) (when, where or in what
the subject do) do… to whom? For
whom?) way)

passed with flying colours.

My mother the flowers

for
footed the bill

Practice 2
Rearrange the words or phrases into simple sentences and write in the space below.
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1 in a few weeks’ time / the results / will be out

2 bakes / my mother / for Christmas / fruit cakes

 3 obtained / from University Putra Malaysia / my brother / his degree

4 nobody / in front of others / to be scolded / likes

5 the ball / into the goal / kicked / Shamsul

Compound Sentences
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two complete ideas that are related. These two ideas are usually
connected in a compound sentence by a conjunction.
The coordinating conjunctions are ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘for’, ‘or’, ‘nor’, ‘yet’ or ‘so’.

F A N B O Y S
for an nor but or yet so
d

Example:
Many activities had to be cancelled. There was a heavy rain.
Many activities had to be cancelled for there was heavy rain.

Practice 3
Connect these sentences with the correct conjunction to make them compound sentences.
1 Tomorrow is a holiday. We plan to go swimming.

2 Samy liked Lalitha. Ravi also liked Lalitha.

3 He behaves like a baby. He is already a twenty-year-old adult.

4 The boy did not like broccoli. He ate it anyway.

5 She did not want to buy the pink blouse. She did not want to buy the blue blouse.

6 The chicken curry is delicious. It is spicy.

7 I could not understand the tourists. They kept talking to me.

8 He is thinking of travelling to India. He is also thinking of travelling to Ceylon.

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Complex Sentences

A complex sentence has two clauses – independent clause and dependent clause.
An independent clause can stand on its own.
Examples:
• Siti learnt to bake.
• My friend always goes cycling in Putrajaya.
A dependent clause needs to be used with the independent clause and appears incomplete.
Examples:
• During the CMCO period
• In order to lose weight
Combine both the independent clause and dependent clause to form a complex sentence.
Examples:
• During the CMCO period, Siti learnt to bake.
• In order to lose weight, my friend always goes cycling in Putrajaya.

Here is a list of subordinating conjunctions to link both clauses to form a complex sentence.

Comparison Time Concession

than after though
rather than as soon as although
whether until even
as much whenever though
as where now that
as as long before
as by the
time
till
until
while
Relative Pronouns Reason Condition
that becaus if
which e since only
whicheve so that if
r who in order unles
whose that that s
where as provided that
even if

Practice 4
Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1 we spilt ink on the carpet, we spent hours trying to clean it.
A After C Even though
B Before D As
2 My mother will not allow me to play my computer games I complete my homework.
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A as long as C unless
B when D rather than
3 I did not want to attend the party I did not like crowded places.
A as long as C until
B because D which

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A whom C whose
B who D while
5 I will see to the issue I have all the necessary information.
A as soon as C although
B whether D rather than
6 The old man wore glasses he could read the newspaper.
A unless C provided that
B so that D as
7 I believe it is better to eat at home to dine out.
A even if C unless
B where D rather than
8 Service was so slow that we had finished the drinks the food arrived.
A if C even if
B by the time D since

Practice 5
Use the words given and construct sentences. One example is given.
Example:
way home – school – smoke – burning house – people – belongings
On my way home from school, I saw thick black smoke coming from a burning house and people rushing out with
their belongings.

1 police – solved – murder case – witness – recognised murderers

2 wet – rain – sick – absent from school – two weeks

3 saw an accident – school – stopped – called for the ambulance – late – school

4 house – located – hill – belongs – richest man – town

Sentences with Different Beginnings

In order to make your writing better, there should be a variety of sentence structures. Here are some ways to begin
your sentences. You can practise writing your own sentences after the example.

(1) Beginning with gerunds

Example:
Jogging is popular among the middle-aged people.

(a) Swimming…

(b) Throwing…

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(c) Listening…

(d) Washing…

(e) Writing…

(f) Recycling…

(g) Recording…

(h) Driving…

(i) Singing…

(j) Cooking…

(2) Beginning with participles

Example:
Beaming with pleasure, Mr Lim thanked us for the present.

(a) Driving quickly, …

(b) Smiling with happiness, …

(c) Writing quickly, …

(d) Jumping as high as he could, …

(e) Standing on tiptoes, ….

(3) Beginning with a prepositional phrase

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Example: At that moment, not a single sound could be heard.

(a) For more than a year, …

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(b) On seeing the tiger, …

(c) Beside the house, …

(d) With much care, …

(e) After trying hard, ….

Cohesive Devices: Logical Connectors & Sequence Connectors

Here are some connecting words/linking words.

ADDING SEQUENCING ILLUSTRATING CAUSE & EFFECT

an First For example because
d Secon Such as so
als d For instance therefor
o Third In the case of e thus
as well as Next As revealed consequentl
Moreover Then by Illustrated y hence
too Finall by
Furthermor y
e Meanwhile
additionally After that
Subsequently
COMPARING QUALIFYING CONTRASTING EMPHASISING
Similarl but Whereas above all
y however Instead of in particular
Likewis although Alternatively especially
e As unless Otherwise significantly
with except Unlike indeed
Like apart from On the other hand, notably
Equally as long as Conversely
In the same way… if

Practice 6
Choose the best answer.
1 I don’t mind taking over your shift you help me with my assignment.
A as well as C as long as
B when D unless
2 the members of the Science Club, some teachers also participated in the excursion.
A Apart from C Similarly
B Moreover D Furthermore
3 she worked hard day and night, she was not able to save up enough to buy a new handphone.
A However C Since
B Because D Even though
4 you leave for your class, please give your mother a call.
A When C If
B Before D Since
 5 I do not know he works.
A where C wherever
B who D what
6 I love durian. I do not like opening it.
A Moreover C However
B Although D So
7 Do not use the handphone driving.
A when C if
B while D after
8 Mr Lee enjoys watching movies his wife who prefers reading.
A unlike C so
B but D for

Practice 7
Complete the following passage with suitable connectors.

Have you ever wondered whether vegetable parts or the seeds from a fruit that are often discarded will
grow if you planted them? Many of these seeds and discarded plant parts will indeed grow in your home and
produce an attractive houseplant. If you have a room with lots of sunlight, almost any fruit or vegetable seed
will grow with proper care. There are, (1) , some varieties that perform better
than others in average household conditions.
Carrot tops, (2) , can be planted in potting soil to produce feathery foliage
that resembles a fern. (3) , cut off the top inch and remove the outer leaves.
(4) plant it in potting soil. Keep it in a partially shaded spot and
(5) , an attractive clump of foliage should fill out in about a month. This plant
will not last long, but it will be an interesting addition to your display.
(6) , with very little time and effort, it is possible to produce attractive and
fascinating houseplants from plant material we would usually throw away.
(Adapted from http://www.essortment.com/all/plantgrowhowi_rrbk.html)

TOOLS TO HELP YOU EXPAND IDEAS

A.S.K.E.D.

ASK… Who? Where? When? Why? What?

A
How? Adjectives, Adverbs

S Simple structures (to reduce errors), Sophisticated structures

K Keep adding, Keywords

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E Expand, Examples, Emotions

D Describe, Details (names, dates), Dialogue

Practise using the writing tools based on the writing task
given. Step 1: Write an introduction using the 5 Wh
questions.

You were on a journey back to your hometown during a festive season that you celebrated. Describe an
interesting character that you met on that journey.

Expand by asking the 5 Wh Questions

• Where is your hometown?
• When did you travel back home?
• Who were with you?
• How did you travel?
• What time did you begin the journey?
• What did you see along the way?

My hometown is in Perak. It was March during the school holidays. My parents, my brother and I decided to
celebrate Hari Raya in our hometown that year. We drove back in our car. We started early in the morning. There
were lots of trees along the way. (48 words)

Try writing another introduction by asking the 5 Wh questions:

Write a story about an unexpected tragedy that made you become a responsible person. Begin your story with
“I was ready to face the day. Little did I know it would be …”

Step 2: Add adjectives or adjectival phrases (to be more descriptive)

My small hometown is in the south of Perak. It was March during the school holidays. My parents, my younger
brother and I decided to celebrate Hari Raya in our hometown that year. We drove back in our new red car. We
started early in the morning before sunrise. There were lots of tall coconut trees along the way. (60 words)

Adjectives
People Things Places Feelings

younger brother new red car small hometown

tall coconut trees in the south of Perak

Rewrite the second introduction by adding adjectives or adjectival phrases.

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Step 3: Keep adding details. Use the keywords.
My small hometown is in the south of Perak (Keyword) (Add other details or information.) Perak is not far from
Selangor. It was March during the school holidays. (Keyword) (Add other details or information.) I always
enjoy the holidays because I do not have any homework. My parents, my younger brother and I decided to
celebrate Hari Raya in our hometown that year. My parents are teachers. We drove back in our new red car. My
father bought the car last month. We started early in the morning before sunrise because my mother does
not like traffic jams.
There were lots of tall coconut trees along the way. They were very beautiful. (100 words)

Copy the second introduction line by line. Pick a keyword and add another sentence related to the
keyword. Then copy the next sentence. Continue and you will discover your paragraph has expanded.

Step 4: Add examples, emotions or explanations. You can also add details, descriptions or dialogue wherever
possible.
My small hometown is in the south of Perak. Perak is not far from Selangor. My hometown is Parit Buntar. It
was March during the school holidays. I was so excited and could not sleep. I always enjoy the holidays
because I do not have any homework. My parents, my younger brother, Halim and I decided to celebrate Hari
Raya in our hometown that year. My parents are teachers. We drove back in our new red car. My father bought the
car last month. We started early in the morning before sunrise because my mother does not like traffic jams.
“Hurry up, children. I do not like to be late,” my mother said. There were lots of tall coconut trees along the
way. It was very beautiful. My
brother and I were very happy. (135 words)

Rewrite the second introduction. Try to add examples, emotions or explanations. You can also add
details, descriptions or dialogues to make it more interesting.
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You are writing your story for a school magazine. The story must have the title:
Believing in
Yourself
Your story should include:
• your background that brings to your belief
• what you hope to change
* Use Steps 1 to 4 to generate or expand ideas.

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CHAPTER5 Reading Paper (I)

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PART 1 SHORT TEXTS

Part 1 of the SPM Reading Paper consists of short texts multiple choice questions.

TIPS:
• Read and understand the main idea in the passage.
• Read each answer option and eliminate the wrong answers.

Sample Question

nd 18 months, kids begin to grasp that there are certain accepted social graces. As parents we should set the stage by being polite an
arents who are their role models. Even two-year- olds can learn to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. Children need manners to be accepted
tion for other people.

Which of these statements is true?

A Children can acquire manners even when they are babies.
B Parents are responsible for teaching their children good manners.
C Well-mannered children are successful in future.

To ponder:
• Do children learn manners when they are still babies? Yes / No
• Do children learn good manners from their parents? Yes / No
• Do all good-mannered children become successful in future? Yes / No

Practice 1
Questions 1 to 8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C.

mala Kumar, the only child of bus driver R. Kumar, 47, and housewife, Susila Achuthan, 42, succumbed to heart failure on March 31.
she still lives on in a different way as her eyes, kidneys and four heart valves have been donated to eight people at her parents’ requ

1 Which statement is true about Hemala?

A She donated all her organs.
B She died after donating her heart.
C She died due to heart complications.

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 Hi Adam,
I am extremely sorry for not informing you about the game being postponed to next week. I was told
Please do forgive me.

2 Which of these statements is true?

A Rama is a loyal player in his team.
B Rama is apologetic about his mistake.
C Rama is curious about the game schedule.

Get 30% discount on the book ‘Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens’

written by Nancy E. Willard

n upon payment to enjoy the special discount at any Nooks and Corners bookstore nationwide except at the Unity Shoppin

This offer is valid for one-time use and only original coupons will be accepted.
Offer period is from 10 August to 31 August

3 Which statement is true about the advertisement?

A The discount is offered at Nooks and Corners bookshops nationwide.
B You must present the original coupon to get the discount.
C The discount is only valid for the whole month of August.

s of Malaysia opens with over 6,000 performers under one roof where exotic costumes and vibrant music are showcased in a spectac
ere Malay blends with Indian, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and British influences.

4 Which of the following statements is true?

A ‘The Colours of Malaysia’ is a parade which takes place every month.
B ‘The Colours of Malaysia’ is a festival that takes place in a building.
C ‘The Colours of Malaysia’ is an event which displays the diverse cultures of Malaysia.

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ormation to the rich architectural and historical heritage of Malaysia.
hs and highlight the heritage buildings, structures and sites that exist in Malaysia today. This website also aims at promoting awarene

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5 Which of the following statements is true about Vintage Malaya?
A You can find photographs of heritage buildings in Malaysia on this website.
B It is a website which caters to rich Malaysian antiques lovers.
C This website keeps pictures of buildings and structures in Malaysia.

hildren played badminton and the elderly used it for their walks. Unfortunately, now it has become an eyesore. The swings are broken

6 Which of the following statements is true?

A Only children play on the recreation ground.
B The Council has reinstalled broken swings and benches.
C The facilities in Taman Muhibbah are not well-maintained.

Doctors of the World team!

Doctors of the World has a
30-year history of outstanding medical and humanitarian service
We need your help!
SEND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO:
doctorsoftheworld.org.my-appeal

7 Which of these statements is true?

A Doctors of the World has 30 years of medical experience.
B Doctors of the World is appealing for donations from the public.
C Doctors of the World offers only humanitarian services.
 Parts of the roads around Dataran Kemerdekaan, Shah Alam, will be closed on Sunday, from 6.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., in conj

8 Which of these statements is true about the Shah Alam Car-Free road closure?
A The roads affected will be closed the whole day.
B Only motorists will be affected by the closure of the roads.
C All roads around Dataran Kemerdekaan will be closed.

Practice 2
Questions 1 to 8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C.

competition at a shopping mall here. Divided into 10 teams of two, the teenagers aged thirteen to fifteen used their creativity to cre

1 Based on the newspaper report, which of the following statements is true?

A The junior kite-making competition was open to all teenagers.
B The participants were from various orphanages in the country.
C The tiger was the main theme for this kite-making competition.

Dennis : Mum, I don’t feel like going to see Uncle Bob today. Mum: Why, Dennis? What’s the matter?
Dennis : I feel tired and I have a headache.
Mum: Let me have a look at you. Your eyes are red and you seem to be under the weather. Let me check your temperature.

2 Which of the following statements is true about Dennis?

A He is sick.
B He is
weak.
C He is cold.
 There was a fatal accident along Jalan Rengas involving a cyclist and a motorcyclist. The motorcyclist lost
control and rammed into the cyclist. The cyclist flew off his bike upon impact and landed in a ravine.

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3 Which of the following statements is
true? A The motorcyclist was going very
fast. B The motorcyclist was careless.
C One person was killed in the accident.

st Tina,
you? You have not written or called for some time. You must be very busy preparing for the end-of-term examination. We understand
am writing to wish you all the best in your coming examination. You have always been a conscientious student and I am sure you wi
ve, Mum

4 Which of these statements is true about the reason the letter was written?
A To ask Tina why she was so busy
B To encourage and motivate Tina
C To congratulate Tina for passing

Six Pillars of Character

COMPULSORY COURSE
for ALL students

Date: 13 November
Time: 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Venue: School Hall

5 Which of these statements is true about the advertisement?

A All students have to be punctual.
B All students must always be at the hall.
C All students must attend the course
 RecycleMania is a friendly competition for degree-granting colleges to compete with one another in recycling-based contes
The goal of RecycleMania is to increase awareness and involvement in recycling on campus while also promoting friendly c

6 Which of the following statements is true about RecycleMania?

A RecycleMania focuses on increasing awareness about recycling.
B RecycleMania is a competition for schoolchildren.
C Registration for RecycleMania will start on 18 January.

ouble focusing or are fidgety. Although they were invented in the 1990s, fidget spinners became a popular toy only in 2017. A basic fi

7 Which of the following statements is true about a fidget spinner?

A It was a popular toy in the 1990s.
B It has a bearing made of plastic and stainless steel.
C It may help people who are stressed.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

Thomas A. Edison

8 Which of these statements is true?

A To achieve something takes intelligence.
B Being a genius does not mean that you are intelligent.
C To be successful you have to work hard.
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Part 2 of the SPM Reading Paper consists of a cloze text with multiple-choice options.

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TIPS:
• Read the passage before reviewing the answer options.
• Determine the tenses used.
• Understand the different meaning of each word.
• Select the best answer to fit in the sentence.

Practice 1
Read the text below and choose the best word for each space.

merica. He spends so much time outdoors that he says he hasn’t slept on a 3 bed in the last ten years.
ut 5 , he survived to tell the tale. Another life-threatening

r fails to bring along his penknife, a lighter and a sleeping mat.

s conservation work, which eventually got 10 attention, has resulted in the number of elephant deaths in Chad falling significantly. In ad

1 A is 5 A happily
B are B favorably
C was C thankfully
D were D fortunately
2 A states 6 A event
B nations B affair
C countries C occasion
D territories D happening
3 A real 7 A uses
B actual B spends
C proper C takes up
D suitable D occupies
4 A nothing 8 A bags
B anything B loads
C something C packs
D everything D keeps
9 A land C countries
B planet D continents
10 A blic B
people C
p persons
u D individuals

Practice 2
Read the text below and choose the best word for each space.

Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by
corals. Coral reefs are 1 by colonies of tiny animals found in marine waters 2 few nutrients. Coral reefs
are probably the Earth’s 3 living communities. Most reefs are 5,000 and 10,000 years old but rest on dead
reefs which are millions of years old. The reefs are as rich 4 wildlife species as the rainforests. A single reef
may contain 3,000 species of coral, molluscs, crustaceans and fish. Coral reefs are found in tropical seas. The
largest one is Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, at over 2,000 kilometres long.
Coral reefs have 5 tens of thousands of years of natural change, but some of them may not be able to
survive the havoc brought by mankind. Roughly one-quarter of coral reefs worldwide are already considered
damaged 6 are beyond recovery, with the other two-thirds are under a serious threat. Coral reefs are very
fragile; 7 is mainly because they are sensitive to the conditions of water. The delicate balance of the reefs
8 being damaged by severe water pollution, removal of coral for sale as souvenirs and destructive fishing
practices as well as overfishing activities.
Careless boating, diving and snorkelling around the world, with people 9 the reefs have also damaged
the reefs. Climate change and global warming have also significantly 10 to the destruction of coral reefs.
(Text adapted from ngllife.com/content/resources)

1 A built 6 A who
B build B what
C builted C when
D building D which
2 A contain 7 A this
B contains B that
C contained C these
D containing D those
3 A old 8 A is
B older B are
C oldest C was
D olding D were
4 A in 9 A touch
B of B touches
C as C touched
D at D touching
5 A survive 10 A contribute
B survives B contributes
C survived C contributed
D surviving D contributing
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PART 3: READING COMPREHENSION

TIPS
• Read and understand the passage.
• Read the questions and identify the keywords.
• For example, look at Question 1. What are the keywords in this question?

Where to look for the answer The writer’s age when she realised she had depression

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In paragraph 1, when did the writer begin to suffer from
depression? A When she was 5 years old while visiting an old
bedridden man
B When she was 25 years old and struggling to understand her life
C When she was 14 and had the urge to cry on her way home from school
D When she was 16 years old and suffering monthly outbursts

The first incident I can remember happened when I was 14. As I walked home one day, I was overcome with
the urge to sit in a corner and weep. I barely managed to reach our flat before bursting into tears. These
overwhelming, unexplained feelings frightened me.

So the correct answer is C.

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

“Don’t lose yourself,” the old, bedridden man said. I was five at the time, and my family was
visiting him. I can’t remember his name or how we knew him. But two decades later, his words
haunted me as I struggled to come to terms with my life. For years, I had suffered from depression.
The first incident I can remember happened when I was 14. As I walked home one day, I was
overcome with the urge to sit in a corner and weep. I barely managed to reach our flat before bursting
into tears. These overwhelming, unexplained feelings frightened me.
By the time I was 16, these outbursts were happening about once a month. Most of the time I
lived my life normally, but then my mind seemed to take on a life of its own. Initially they happened
for no reason, but now everything became a reason – a frown from a teacher, first prize for an essay, a
long queue at a canteen stall. It didn’t matter whether the incidents were happy, sad or indifferent, all
would be twisted by my mind into something horrible.
One incident I recall vividly was a call from a friend. After we chatted for a while, she said she
had to go because her mum was calling her. I spent the next two days agonising over whether she had
hung up because she hated me. A little voice in my mind kept telling me how worthless, hopeless and
stupid I was. I kept this a secret because I was scared and perplexed. I remember once trying to
explain to my friend, Alice, what was happening to me but I couldn’t find the right words to express
myself and eventually gave up.
Not that my friends were completely unaware of my problems. More than once they tried to talk
to me about my difficult home life. My father subjected my two younger sisters and me to terrible
verbal abuse and my mother did little to support us. I now realise my family problems were a major
factor in
 my depression, but at the time I denied anything was wrong.
When I was 17, I concluded that the only way to stop my suffering was simply not to feel
anything. This wasn’t difficult because I was overwhelmed with my studies, two part-time jobs and
looking after my sisters. I had no time to think, much less feel. At first, the numbness was a huge
relief from the mood swings, but it wasn’t long before I realised that there was a vast emptiness in my
heart. I could feel no emotions. It got to a point where I would cut myself just to feel something.
I had become afraid of being by myself. I felt as if I was being chased by a black hole that would
swallow me whole. Finally, when I was 25, I decided that I had to end my life. Fortunately, I never
got the chance. That night, I bumped into my 16-year-old sister, Isabella outside my room. Her eyes
were swollen and she was sobbing. “I don’t know why. I can’t make the crying go away,” she said. I
was horrified. I knew that depression could be hereditary. This incident jolted me to my senses.
The desire to help Isabella prompted me to help myself.
I called my best friend, Kath. I told her everything and on her insistence, I visited a Family
Service Centre and arranged to start counselling. I also joined a support group and started reading
self-help books. More importantly, I made a decision to get out of depression. I forced myself to make
new friends. I also convinced Isabella to start counselling and made her come out with my friends and
me instead of being cooped up at home. Today, two years later, she is much better. She is taking a pre-
university course and has a circle of supportive friends.
Depression is neither a choice nor a bad mood you can snap out of. It is an illness with an
underlying cause. But no matter how much other people try to help, only the victims can help
themselves get better. My depressive bouts haven’t disappeared, but they are less frequent and less
intense. It has not been easy to share my feelings, but it’s getting easier all the time. And the best part
is, I have been able to help Isabella. I did lose myself, but I managed to find myself again.
(Adapted from: http://www.rdasia.com/findking-myself)

1 In paragraph 1, when did the writer begin to suffer from depression?

A When she was 16 years old and suffering monthly outbursts
B When she was 5 years old while visiting an old bedridden man
C When she was 25 years old and struggling to understand her life
D When she was 14 and had the urge to cry on her way home from school

2 In paragraph 3, how did the writer feel after a phone call from a friend?
A She felt scared and perplexed.
B She felt sad and hated herself.
C She felt worthless, hopeless and stupid.
D She felt worthless and wanted to give up.

3 In paragraph 4, what was the main cause of the writer’s depression?

A Family problems
B Difficult home life
C Unsupportive mother
D Verbal abuse from her father

4 In paragraph 5, what was the effect when the writer was too busy with her studies?
A She had mood swings.
B She felt very empty in her heart.
C She could not feel any emotions.
D She had to cut herself to feel something.

5 In paragraph 6, why did the writer use the phrase ‘jolted to my senses’?
A She was taken aback by Isabella’s depressive situation.
B She realised that she had to help herself to help Isabella.
C She was surprised to find Isabella crying outside her room.
D She had to end her life to stop being afraid of a black hole.
 6 Why did the writer decide to get help for her depression?
A She finally accepted her illness.
B Her friend advised her to seek help.
C She wanted to be able to help her sister.
D She wanted to socialise with her friends.

7 How does the writer feel about her struggles with depression?
A She was glad that she was able to manage her illness.
B She was relieved that her depression had disappeared.
C She was happy that Isabella is coping well with her illness.
D She was sad that she had no choice but to accept her illness.

8 What is the benefit of sharing one’s feelings when one is depressed?

A One will be able to be cured from depression.
B By sharing emotions, one can release anxiety.
C By sharing feelings, one can get more friends.

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D One can know how to react to the feelings expressed.

Practice 2
You are going to read an extract from an article. For questions 1 to 8, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Castlerock Beach is a beautiful stretch of sand near Coleraine in Northern Ireland. It was the
summer holidays and 13-year-old Matthew Forsythe wanted to show his school friend, Reece
Sufferin, something exciting. Reece had come to stay for a few days with Matthew’s family in their
caravan.
Matthew wanted Reece to explore a cave. So, with Matthew’s 11-year-old brother, Aaron, in tow,
the boys clambered over rocks at the foot of a cliff on the beach. The cave appeared in front of them.
To get in, they had to jump into the head-high water and swim. Aaron refused to go into the cave. “I’ll
wait here,” he said. It was a warm afternoon, so Matthew and Reece plunged in in their shorts and T-
shirts.
It was worth it. The cave was around 24 metres deep and 9 metres high. It was very dark and had
a beach at the back of the cave. The boys spent a happy hour building dams. Then the water lapping
onto the beach started to get a little deeper. Soon the water reached the boys’ ankles. It was definitely
time to leave. Matthew started to swim out of the cave but a large wave threw him back. He tried
again but the tide was too strong. It was impossible to fight the waves. “Let’s wait,” suggested Reece.
“The tide will go out again.” By now it was almost 4.30 p.m.
Meanwhile, Aaron got bored waiting outside and headed back to the caravan. “Are the others
with you?” asked his mother, Pamela.
“No, they’re exploring a cave,” said Aaron. That didn’t seem right to Pamela. The boys were
going to the cinema that evening and needed to be back to eat first. Pamela called the coastguard
A kilometre along the coast, in the village of Portrush, 51-year-old Anthony Chambers, a
mechanic with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) was preparing his son’s, Alistair’s,
dinner. His pager beeped. Two boys were missing. Anthony and his crew hurried to the Portrush
lifeboat station and launched their lifeboat. They took a five-metre dinghy along.
Back in the cave, the boys were starting to worry. They were sure Aaron would have gone to get
help. It was now past five o’clock and the water was reaching their thighs.
Just then, they heard a shout from the entrance. The boys ran forward and saw a man on a rope
at the entrance of the cave. He yelled to the boys to stay calm. Messages flew between the abseiler
and his commander and the lifeboats. The abseiler told the commanding officer that he could not get
to the boys.
There was a deafening silence on the boats. The crewmen knew the tide would be over the boys’
heads by 7.00 p.m. – an hour and a half away. The water was choppy and a reef guarded the cave
entrance. Anthony felt that getting the dinghy into the cave would be almost impossible.
Gerard Bradley, a senior helmsman, accelerated the dinghy towards the cave. He had to get
through a narrow gap to get to the cave entrance but with the sea being so rough, it was such a
difficult task. The
 other alternative was to send someone to swim out to the cave and get the boys. That was also
difficult as the waves were high.
Gerard tried to get the dinghy through a few times but was unsuccessful. He then asked Karl
O’Neil, a 21-year-old crewman to swim out to the cave. He was attached to the dinghy with a rope.
Karl swam for the reef, but the waves sapped his strength and he found himself struggling almost
immediately. Gerard saw Karl struggling and pulled him back to the dinghy.
Anthony decided to get in to help the boys. So with Gerard’s help, he jumped into the water and
swam towards the cave. The waves threw him against the rocks but he still continued. Finally, after a
five-minute struggle with the waves, Anthony got to the boys. He decided to take Matthew first.
So he put the life-jacket and helmet on for Matthew and told Reece to hang on. Anthony swam
back to the entrance of the cave and tried to get to the dinghy. The waves made edging out of the cave
a difficult process. Gerard managed to get the dinghy close enough and he pulled Anthony in. The
crew managed to get Matthew aboard and passed on a life jacket and helmet to Anthony.
While Anthony swam back to the cave, Gerard took Matthew back to the main boat. He then
decided to take a gamble. Watching the waves go in and out of the reef, he felt that he knew the
pattern of the waves. When the exact moment came, Gerard moved the dinghy towards the reef and
made it through the gap before the next wave came crashing onto the rocks.
Anthony, meanwhile, was feeling exhausted as he reached Reece. They were both freezing (the
water was 10 degrees) but the adrenalin kept them going. Anthony started to swim back to the cave
entrance and he was so relieved and excited when he saw the dinghy at the entrance. “I’m so glad to
see you,”
Anthony gasped after he had pulled Reece over the last few metres to the dinghy. A coastguard
helicopter flew the boys to the hospital, where they received treatment for hypothermia; doctors
estimated that they were just 10 minutes from death. Having recovered overnight, the boys went to
see Anthony at the lifeboat station to say thanks. To them Anthony was their real-life hero.
(Adapted from Reader’s Digest, May 2011)

1 From paragraph 1, why did Reece visit Matthew?

A It was a weekend.
B It was a term holiday.
C It was a school holiday.
D It was the summer holiday.

2 From paragraph 2, what was the exciting thing that Matthew wanted to show Reece?
A A cliff
B A cave
C A beautiful beach
D A rock on the beach

3 From paragraph 3, what made it difficult for the boys to get out of the cave safely?
A The cave was very dark.
B The tide was too strong.
C They could not fight the wave.
D The water started to get deeper.

4 From paragraph 5, why did Pamela realise that something was wrong?
A Aaron got back to the caravan alone because he was bored.
B The boys were exploring the cave at the beach without Aaron.
C The boys were not back from exploring the cave at the beach.
D The boys wanted to go to the cinema that evening after dinner.
5 From paragraph 9, what evidence suggests that the lifesaving crew were anxious and pessimistic during
the rescue operation?
A The water was choppy and it would be impossible for them to enter the cave.
B The reef at the cave entrance make it difficult for the crew to rescue the boys.
 C The crew felt that getting the dinghy into the cave would be almost impossible.
D The crewmen knew the tide would be over the boys’ heads in an hour and a half.

6 From paragraph 11, which word has the same meaning as ‘drained’?
A Sapped
B Exhausted
C Struggling
D Unsuccessful

7 From paragraph 13, what was the gamble that Gerard took?
A He swam back to the cave after rescuing Matthew.
B He watched the waves going in and out of the reef.
C He moved the dinghy towards the reef before the next wave came.
D He moved the dinghy towards the cave following the pattern of the waves.

8 What would be the best safety measure the local authorities can take to prevent an unfortunate incident in that

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area?
A Close the area to the public.
B Put up a warning sign and the time of the high tide.
C Have an hourly patrol by lifeguards around the area.
D Ensure only experienced guides take visitors and tourists to the cave.

PART 4: GAPPED TEXT

TIPS
• Read and understand the passage.
• Read all the answer options.
• Go back to the passage and read the sentences that come before and after the missing sentences. These
sentences will help you guess the missing ideas.
• Pay attention to the nouns or pronouns, and subject-verb agreement used in the sentences before the gap.
• Choose the answer that best fits the gap.
• Read the passage again with the answers, and check whether the passage makes sense and the idea or story
flows well.

Practice 1
You are going to read a passage about the Titanic. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the
sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (1 to 6). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.

d left Southampton, England, five days earlier. (1) .

2) . Earlier, he had asked the US Navy to finance Argo and they only agreed if he used it to find two US nuclear submarines that had d
(3) . Ballard recalls, “I saw champagne bottles, intact, with the corks still in. The box holding the bottles had disappeared long ago. (
om the site. A Russian submarine had taken Hollywood
filmmaker James Cameron to the wreck. A New York couple had even got married on Titanic’s bow. (5) . He’d asked people t
(Text adapted from Intermediate Reading texts online httpww.n

A So they stopped work and held a memorial service.

B It was exactly what he didn’t want to happen.
C It was her maiden voyage and her last.
D James Cameron’s film Titanic was a box-office hit.
E Suddenly, my eye was drawn to a woman’s shoe.
F I realised so many people had died.
G Instead, they’d turned her into a freak show.
H He was in fact on a secret mission for the US Navy when he found Titanic.

Practice 2
You are going to read a synopsis of a story, Puteri Saadong. Six sentences have been removed from the article.
Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (1 to 6). There are two extra sentences which you do
not need to use.

Puteri Saadong was the adopted daughter of Che Siti Wan Kembang, a legendary and famous ruler of
Kelantan. Puteri Saadong was known to be very beautiful and charming.
Puteri Saadong fell in love with Raja Abdullah but stories of this beautiful princess had reached the
ears of the King of Siam who wanted to marry her. (1) . After the union, Che Siti Wan Kembang
retreated to Gunung Ayam, a sacred mountain for meditation. It was said that she disappeared after that.
Raja Abdullah and Puteri Saadong became the new rulers. They were just and well-liked. (2) . The
King of Siam was still adamant to make Puteri Saadong his wife and sent his ministers to ask for her hand
in marriage. The royal couple decided to leave the palace and move elsewhere. (3) . After hearing this,
Puteri Saadong decided to go to Siam to face the King. The night before her journey, Puteri Saadong
dreamt of an old woman who gave her a magic pouch with a potion to be used when the time was right.
The princess set off on her journey to Siam with her four most trusted guards. Puteri Saadong stayed
in Siam for months but despite being treated grandly, she wanted to return home. (4) . When she finally
agreed to meet the King, he fell in love with her immediately. She offered to perform a dance for the King
so that she could plot her escape. During the dance, she subtly scratched the King’s skin with her nail
which was laced with the magic potion. (5) . After months of agony, the palace astrologer told the King
that the disease could have been caused by a curse of bringing the princess against her will. The King
sought her forgiveness and the princess offered to cure him if he let her go home. He agreed and she cured
him.
After being allowed to go back to Kelantan, Puteri Saadong was eager to meet her husband but upon
reaching the palace, she was shocked to find another woman sitting on her throne. (6) . During the
heated argument, Puteri Saadong used her hairpin and stabbed him to death
(Text adapted from the Internet)

A The next day, the King developed an itch that wouldn’t go away and became worse as each day passed

B Puteri Saadong shouted at the woman to get down from the throne.

C Feeling betrayed and humiliated, she had a huge argument with Raja Abdullah.
D The Siamese soldiers kept on looking for them and killed those who crossed their path.
 E Their happiness did not last long however.

F She also kept putting off the King’s request to see her.

G To avoid confrontation, Che Siti married Puteri Saadong off to Raja Abdullah

H Everyone was shocked as a lot of blood was oozing out from the scratch.

PART 5: INFORMATION TRANSFER

Practice 1
We found out from the Chinese horoscope how the year in which a person was born influenced his or her
characteristics. Read the texts below and answer the questions that follow.

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Chinese Horoscopes
The Chinese horoscope has evolved over thousands of years and the characteristics you have are determined
by the year in which you were born. Here are some Chinese horoscopes.

A – RAT
People born in the Year of the Rat are instinctive, acute and alert in nature which makes them brilliant
businessmen. They can always react properly before the worst circumstances take place. They are also
sophisticated and popular in social interaction. They are sanguine and very adaptable, being popular with
others.

B – RABBIT
People of the Chinese zodiac Rabbit sign usually impress others with an image of tenderness, grace and
sensitivity. They are romantic in relationships, having a high demand in life quality. They avoid arguing with
others, and have a capability of converting an enemy into a friend. They are homebodies and hospitable, and
like house fitting-up. They can work with speed and efficiency, do not insist nor get angry easily. But they
also like hesitating, which makes them lose many chances.

C – TIGER
In most cases, people with the Chinese Tiger zodiac are powerful, independent, confident and brave. They
have a strong sense of errantry, being frank and easy to win others’ trust. In their middle age, their fate may
be uneven, but after hardships, they will enjoy a bright prospect. They are also likely to be dogmatic and
like showing off when accomplishing something.

D – DRAGON
People with the Chinese Dragon zodiac sign are usually a group of people who are lively, intellectual and
excitable. They can clearly tell right from wrong. They are upright and frank. However, they are also a bit
arrogant and impatient. Female Dragons tend to be overly confident. They hate hypocrisy, gossip and
slander. They are not afraid of difficulties but hate to be used or controlled by others.

E – SNAKE
Usually, people regard snakes as cunning and sly creatures, which like hanging out in darkness. In fact, this
animal is also a symbol of wisdom and wit. Therefore, people with this Chinese zodiac sign are sensitive
and humorous, and most of them are gifted in literature and art, such as Goethe and Picasso. Suspicion is
their weakness, which makes them hesitant and a bit paranoid.
 F – SHEEP
People born in the Year of the Sheep are tender, polite, filial, clever and kind-hearted. They have special
sensitivity to art and beauty and a special fondness for quiet living. They are wise, gentle and compassionate
and can cope with business cautiously and circumspectly. In their daily life, they try to be economical. They
are willing to take good care of others, and avoid pessimism and hesitation.

Questions 1 to 4
Which paragraph (A – F) describes the characteristics of a person influenced by the year they were born?

No. Description Zodiac Sign

1 They sometimes like to sing their own praises.

2 They know how to turn a foe into a friend.

3 They appreciate art and beauty and like quiet living.

4 They are uncertain and a little distrustful due to being too suspicious.

Questions 5 to 8
Complete the notes below using the information from the text. Choose no more than one word from the passage
for each answer.
What We Know About the Chinese Horoscope
5 Dragons are not scared of .
6 Rats can always properly before the worst situation occurs.
7 Tigers will experience bright prospects after .
8 Rabbits lose many opportunities because of .

Practice 2
Below are advertisements about movies screening in cinemas this week. Read the texts and answer the questions below.

1. Chris Guthrie, the daughter of a religious and strict father, who wants to be independent of her tight knit family. A stunning and emo

ed ‘Peanuts’ gang make their big-screen debut. Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he takes to the skies to pursue the Red B
 C – THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2
Director: Marc Webb
Screen Time: 142 mins
This Spiderman movie has Spidey battling three different villains and focuses on how Peter Parker
completes the transition from teenage superhero to adulthood. Peter tries to figure out his place in the
world and make sense of his own past and figure out if he can salvage a relationship with Gwen, his
girlfriend.

D – THREE MINUTE HEROES

Director: Michael Custance
Screen Time: 60 mins
Set in Coventry in 1982, this movie is based around the youth cults of that time. It is set against the
soundtrack of the Two Tone glory days. A must-watch movie for the youths of today.

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E – DEAREST SISTER
Director: Mattie Do
Screen Time: 110 mins
This is a superb supernatural thriller about a village girl who travels to the Lao capital, Vientiane, to
care for her rich cousin. She serves as a paid companion to her wealthier distant cousin, Ana, who is
suffering from a mysterious illness that’s causing her to go blind. As Ana’s vision blurs she sees
disturbing images and ghosts who seem to be sending her messages and warnings, causing her to injure
herself.

F – AIRPLANE
Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker
Screen Time: 130 mins
This film is known for its use of fast-paced slapstick humour. It is about an ex-fighter pilot Ted Striker,
who is a taxi driver and is afraid of flying. When his girlfriend, Elaine, a flight attendant leaves him, Ted
buys a ticket on the same flight to try to win her back. However on flight, when the captain falls ill, Ted
is forced to take the controls and the drama starts.

Questions 1 to 4
Which paragraph (A – F) describes the most suitable movie for each person below.

Description Movie Title

Lenny’s friends want to treat him to a movie that is comical so that he can
1
relax and de-stress.
Chan likes to watch horror movies set in Southeast Asian countries that will
2
keep him glued to his seat and give him the shivers.

3 Noah loves cartoons but does not like movies that are too long.

4 Jane loves to watch movies about girls who want to be independent and free.

Questions 5 to 8
Complete the notes below using the information from the text. Choose no more than one word from the passage
for each answer.
What We Know About the Movies
5 Sunset Song is set on the Scottish coast on the of World War 1.
6 The main character in the movie Airplane is a taxi driver who is afraid of .
7 The ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ is the movie with the longest time.
8 The word shows that this is the first time that the Peanuts gang is shown at the cinemas.
 CHAPTER7 Writing Paper (I)
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INTRODUCTION

For any writing task you need to determine three main aspects:
• The purpose – why you are writing
• The reader – who is going to read your writing or for whom it is meant
• The format – e.g. formal or informal letter, report, article, talk, speech or an essay
The writing paper is made up of three parts: a short message/email, a guided essay and an extended essay.

In writing tasks, marks are usually awarded using the following criteria:
1 Content (giving and developing ideas)
2 Communicative purpose (task fulfilment, appropriate tone of the writing)
3 Organisation (organising and presenting the ideas logically, using connectors and cohesive devices
appropriately)
4 Language use (appropriate and varied use of vocabulary and expressions and correct grammar)

PART 1: SHORT COMMUNICATIVE MESSAGE/EMAIL

The 8 Golden Rules

Read and understand the instructions carefully.

Highlight or circle the keywords.
Read the given text/message/email.
Make sure you know the purpose of writing and who the audience is.
Plan your answer well, use a mind map and write within the suggested time.
Use good opening and closing phrases, write three reasons for your choice.
Add your own adjectives, cohesive connectors, adverbs.
After writing, check tenses (present or past tense), punctuation and spelling!

List of useful phrases in writing

Friendly openings Useful phrases Writing a postcard Talking about possibility

Hi! I really miss you, Mum! We’re having a lovely Do you think... might
Hell I love reading your time. The weather is... be good?
o emails. Good luck! The hotel/campsite is… I don’t think... would be
How are you? I hope things are going This place is ... a good idea because...
well. What do you think?
How are things? The beach is...
Sorry for not answering Yes, I think... would
How is it going? The food is...
your last email. be good because...
It’s good to hear from We’ve had...
you! No, I don’t think that
We’ve been to...
would work because...
We’ve seen...
We’ve done
some
sightseeing.
See you soon!
 Accepting / Rejecting
Inviting Giving advice Making suggestions
invitations

You’re invited to my … If I were him, I’d... If I were you, I’d love to come...
Can you come? I think it would be I’d/I wouldn’t... I’ll definitely be there.
I want to invite you to... better to... because Why don’t you...? I’m sorry, I can’t make
Perhaps he should... How/What about...? it.
then he... Unfortunately, I won’t
He should also... be able to come.
I really think it’s best
to... because
To be honest, I’d...

Responding to news Friendly endings Asking for a reply

What exciting news! Waiting for your reply Let me know if you
It’s such good news! and tell me all about it. can come.
I am sorry to hear that. Goodbye for Tell me if you can
I’m really proud of you. now. See you come or not.
It’ll be soon.
great/wonderful...! That’s all for now.
Do write soon and

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take care!

Practice 1
You received an email from your good friend, Jing Jing who needs your advice on which short course to enrol in
during the school holidays.

ear Joanne,
, good day to you! I wonder if you can help me decide which school holiday short course I should enroll in?
o you think I should choose a flower arrangement class, a ukulele class or an English writing class? Please advise and let me know. Bye
ng Jing
 Now write an email to your good friend in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

From:

To:

Practice 2
You received a message from your brother, Ahmad who needs your advice on which celebration theme is suitable for
their mother.

uggestion on a theme for the Mother’s Day party. Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I still can’t decide which party theme is
uld choose a floral theme, a purple colour or a balloon theme? Please give your suggestion and let me know. Bye!
Now write a message to your brother in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

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PART 2: GUIDED WRITING

The 8 Golden Rules

Read and understand the instructions carefully.

Highlight or circle the keywords.
Study the stimulus and the points given.
Plan your answer well, use a mind map and write within the suggested time.
Use good opening and ending phrases.
Make sure you have answered three parts of the question.
Use good adjectives, cohesive connectors and adverbs.
After writing, check tenses (present or past tense), punctuation and spelling!
Here is a list of useful phrases in creating suspense in your story.

At that point...
Without thinking further,...
During the minutes/hours/days that followed...
There was no sign of...
All of a sudden,...
He thought of a plan.
Out of the blue,…
To make things
As quick as lightning,/As fast as she could,...
worse,...
He’d never been in such an extreme situation.
They were just about to give up when...

Practice 1
You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style.
Your family has been planning where to go for a family trip and your father has asked you to write an essay about the
best vacation place for a family trip.
In your essay, you should write about:
– where you would like to go
– reasons for your choice
– what you usually learn from your family trip
Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.
 Practice 2
You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style.
Your sister and you want to buy a special gift for your grandfather. Write an account on the special gift that you
want to buy for your grandfather.
In your essay, you should write about:
– what you would like to buy
– reasons for your choice
– the importance of giving a gift
Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

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PART 3 EXTENDED WRITING

The 8 Golden Rules

Read and understand all three questions carefully.

Highlight or circle the keywords for each question.
Make the best choice and stay focused; know the format well.
Make sure you know the purpose of writing and who the audience is.
Plan your answer well, use a mind map and write within the suggested time.
Write in a variety of sentence structures, make your writing as interesting as possible.
Use good adjectives, cohesive connectors and adverbs.
After writing, check tenses (present or past tense), punctuation and spelling!

ARTICLE
Things you need to know about articles:
• Formal writing
• Format – Title in the middle of the text
• Writer’s name at the bottom left or below the title
• Complete all tasks given and elaborate on them well

Practice 1
Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate
style. You attended a youth leadership camp organised by your
school.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP

What were the activities conducted during the camp? What are the benefits you have gained from the camp?
What are your suggestions to improve the camp?
Write an article for the school magazine by answering these questions.

Write your article.

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 Practice 2
Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate
style. You see this notice on the English Society information
board.

Articles wanted!
My Ideal Career
What type of career would you like to have?
What are the advantages of this career?
What are your plans to achieve this ideal career?
Write us an article answering these questions.
The best article will be displayed in the school newsletter.

Write your article.

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REVIEW
• Formal writing
• A review deals with the descriptions, your views and feelings towards the subject.
• We can write reviews on books, movies, restaurants, products, malls and many others.

Practice 1
Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate
style. You recently saw this notice in a school newsletter.

Shopper Review Needed!

It’s Consumerism Month! Have you been to the latest shopping mall lately?
Write about the highlights of this shopping mall.
Is there anything or any place that is worth going to/buying/patronising in this shopping mall?
The best reviews will be published in our newsletter.

Write your review.

 Practice 2
Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style.
You recently dined in a restaurant and you would like to write a review for a competition.

ompetition
us!
ourite food from our menu and you stand a chance to win 10 free meals from us!

yed the most in this restaurant. Would you recommend this restaurant to your friends? Why? The best reviews will be published on o

Write your review.

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STORY WRITING
A good story comes with settings, characters, the plot and the ending.

Practice 1
Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style.
You just attended Teachers’ Day celebration in your school. You have been selected to write the story for the school
English Bulletin. The story must have the title:

Teachers’ Day

Your story should include:

• a description of the day
• what you did on that day
• your feelings and personal views

Write your story.

 Practice 2
Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style.
You had a bad experience losing your phone. Write a story about your lost phone.

The Day I Lost My Phone

Your story should include:

• a description of what happened
• what you did on that day
• your view on whether having a phone is important

Write your story.

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INTRODUCTION
The Speaking Paper is Paper 3 in the latest SPM format. This paper is quite a challenging paper as many students
are not used to speaking English in their daily lives.

How to Prepare

You have to practise speaking English fluently and accurately in order to score well in Paper 3. Paper 3 makes
up 25% of your total score and shares the same weightage as the other English papers.

During the speaking test:

1 Walk into the examination room, smile and greet the two teachers politely.
2 Don’t drag the chair; sit on your chair politely.
3 Don’t be scared. Stay calm and be ready.
4 Listen to the questions asked by the teacher and answer them. (Avoid saying ‘I don’t know’.)
5 For the discussion question, do take part actively in the discussion. Give your opinions.

After the speaking test:

1 Say thank you to the teachers.
2 Stand up and push in the chair gently.
3 Leave the room quietly.

During the evaluation of the speaking paper, students will be evaluated using these analytical criteria;
grammar, vocabulary and communicative competence.

Tips to speak well:

1 Utilise the time given to you fully.
2 While speaking, take note of pauses, what syllables and words to stress.
3 Listen carefully to the questions and answer them appropriately.
4 If you did not hear the question clearly, request for the teacher to repeat the question. Don’t be shy.
5 Use formal language and avoid colloquial expressions (‘lah’, ‘ma’, ‘kan’).

Here are some speaking guides which are useful for students. Let’s practise using them. Practice makes perfect, there
is no shortcut.
Here are the guides, so let’s speak!

Asking for personal Asking about an

Reacting to ideas/news Expressing preferences
information experience
What’s your name? Did you have a good What is/was ... I’d like to...
What’s your time in/at... ? ? Where did It’s a nice idea but...
address? What’s How was it? it... ? When... ? I’d rather...
your date of birth? What did you Why/Why not? I’d prefer
Have you got an email do? Oh no! I can’t believe it! to... I don’t
address? What did you enjoy That’s amazing/terrible mind...
most? news! I’m really Maybe... is a better
sorry/pleased. idea. That is/sounds
Congratulations! more
interesting/fun/than...
 Opening discussions Giving your opinion Asking if someone Deciding
agrees
Shall we start with I think... is a good idea Do you agree (with OK, so let’s decide...
this...? Let’s begin/start because... me)? Would you agree Right, let’s make a
by looking at... Well, I don’t think that...? Do you think so, decision...
First of all,... he/she should... too? We’ve decided to...
To begin with,... But if he/she...,
Let’s move on
to...
Shall we talk about...
now?

Asking for a favour Responding to feedback

Can I ask you a favour? I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Could you do me a favour? It’s a pity you didn’t enjoy it.
Could/Can you... ? Do we think the best one is... ?
Is it OK if I... ? So, do we agree that... is the best
Would you mind doing/cleaning/helping me with... ? one? So, to sum up...
In the end we think... because...

Making suggestions Making arrangements Agreeing Disagreeing

What shall we...? Shall we go to... ? I agree. Actually, I don’t really
What/How about a...? What do you want to Yes, I agree.
Why don’t we...? do? Let’s go/do/play... totally/quite agree I’m afraid I don’t agree.
Let’s... What time does it start? with you. I don’t think that’s a
Maybe we What time shall we meet? I think you’re (quite/ very good idea
could... Then... Where shall we meet? absolutely) right. because...
will... Do you want a lift?
I’ll see you outside/near/
at...

Speaking Question 2

Practice 1
When you were sick …
Talk about an experience when you were sick.
You should say:
– what sickness you had
– what you did to become better
– how you felt (one reason why)
– why health is important

Practice 2
A movie you like
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Talk about a movie you like.

You should say:
– what movie it is
– what it is about
– why you like this movie
– Is watching movies a good way to spend time wisely? (why/why not?)
Speaking Question 3

Practice 1
Some students do not like to stay in boarding schools.
– Give reasons to defend the boarding system of education.
– Decide which is the most important reason students stay in boarding schools.

Saves time, trouble and expense in travel

Can participate in out-of-school activities Can have contact with teachers

Benefits of staying in boarding

schools

Homework can be done easily and on time

Be independent and self-reliant
Promotes friendship

Extended question:
In what ways does staying in a boarding school help a student to excel in studies?

Practice 2
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, schools are closed and online teaching and learning is the current learning method.
Share the benefits of online learning for students.

Saves time and cost travelling to school

Can enjoy a variety of remote teaching from teachers

Can have contact with teachers

Benefits of online learning for

students

Homework can be done according to indivi

Be independent and promotes self-learning
Promotes lifelong learning on Internet use

Extended question:
In what ways does studying online help promote effective learning?

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INTRODUCTION
Paper 4 of the SPM English Paper is a listening paper which carries the same weightage as the other three papers.
Students should practise adequate listening exercises in order to do well in this paper.

Tips to score well

1 Listen to the audio carefully.
2 Write down any keywords you hear.
3 When you listen for the second time, choose the correct answers.
4 Check your answers again.

Part 1
Questions 1 to
7
You will hear people talking in seven different situations. For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer (A, B or
C). You will hear each recording twice. Answer all the questions.

1 When will Hubert have his art class lesson?

A On Friday, 5.00 to 7.00 p.m.
B On Saturday, 12.00 to 2.00 p.m.
C On Saturday, 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.

2 What time is Alicia’s basketball practice?

A At two o’clock
B At three o’clock
C At four o’clock

3 What is the government urging the public to do?

A To wear a face shield
B To follow the SOP at all times
C To wash hands every two hours

4 How much does the lady need to pay?

A RM15
B RM30
C RM40

5 These are the following food that Mariah can’t eat EXCEPT for
A fishcake
B prawns
C chilli

6 When is Liam’s final examination?

A 7 October
B 14 October
C 21 October

7 Who was unhurt?

A A boy
B A man
C A woman
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Questions 8 to 15
You will hear an invigilator giving a briefing on examination rules in school. For questions 8 to 15, circle the
correct answer (A, B or C). You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

8 Where must the candidates place their identity cards?

A Anywhere they like
B Top left of the table
C Top right of the table

9 How should students bring in their stationery?

A In a pencil case
B Using a rubber band
C Asking an invigilator for help

10 According to the examination rules, which is not allowed?

A Candidates are not allowed to move their chairs.
B Candidates are not allowed to sit at the assigned tables.
C Candidates are not allowed to exchange their chairs or tables.

11 Which pencil is suitable for answering a multiple-choice question?

A 2B pencil
B HB pencil
C Mechanical pencil

12 Do not write your on the answer scripts.

A name
B index number
C identity card number

13 If a candidate is late for more than 30 minutes, what will happen to him/her?
A The candidate can’t enter the examination hall.
B The candidate can take the examination outside the hall.
C The candidate can apologise then enter the examination hall.

14 If Edison has finished answering his exam papers, when can he leave the hall?
A The first 30 minutes
B Before the last 30 minutes
C The last 30 minutes

15 Which word means ‘punished’ as found in the script?

A Guilty
B Allowed
C Reprimanded
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Questions 16 to 20
You will hear five short extracts in which young children talk about which pet is easy to rear at home. For questions

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16 to 20, choose from the list (A to G) for what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are two extra
letters which you do not need to use. You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

A A man’s best friend.

Speaker 1 16
B It can swim freely.
C Cleanliness is well taken care of. Speaker 2 17
D Cheap and not too difficult to maintain.
Speaker 3 18
E It has its self-defence system.
F It is cheap and cute. Speaker 4 19
G It can learn how to talk and be my friend.
Speaker 5 20

Part 4
Questions 21 to 30
You will hear a mother, Winnie, talking about her experience in raising her twin daughters to be doctors. For questions
21 to 30, fill in the missing information in each numbered space.
Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each space. You will hear the interview twice. Answer all the questions.

A Mother’s Role in Helping Her Twin Daughters Become Doctors

When Winnie’s twin daughters were (21) , she quit her job so that she
could take care of them. Winne started to (22) good reading habits in her girls. She
always (23) her twins to bring along a book to read wherever they went.
Winnie also (24) her twin daughters during their studies. She would sit with them
during revision and help them whenever she could. She wanted to (25) their
self-confidence in studies.
Winnie’s twin daughters did well in their studies. They loved science subjects in particular
(26) . She never put (27) on her daughters about
their career but her daughters told her that they wanted to (28) medicine after
they finished their A-levels. It was not easy in the beginning as Winnie and her husband had to finance the
exorbitant study fees but they never (29) it. Now she is happy that her daughters
are doing their housemanship in a (30) . All her hard work is paying off.
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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
A, B or C on your answer sheet.

o states, the donated spectacles will be exchanged for funds that will in turn provide long-term eye care for patients in the rural area

1 From the report, we know that the used spectacles will be

A from people who do not need to wear glasses anymore
B sent directly to the rural people of East Malaysia in exchange for cash
C used to help people who need long-term eye care in the rural areas of East Malaysia

VIRTUAL CAREERS FAIR

Find your perfect job at our Virtual Careers Fair

It offers all the benefits of a job fair but from the comfort of your home.

Search and apply for jobs of your choice.

Choice of local or overseas companies
Talk to employers directly
Read what others have to say about the various companies
Find jobs suited to your qualifications and experience

Register at virtualcareerfair.com.my

2 Based on the advertisement, a person can make a job application by

A applying online
B going in person
C calling up the company
 What is Solar Energy?
Solar energy is energy provided by the Sun.
This energy is in the form of solar radiation, which makes the production of solar electricity possible.
Solar energy is harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies such as:

solar heating
solar architecture
It is an important source of renewable energy.
photovoltaic
molten salt power plants
solar thermal energy
artificial photosynthesis

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3 The purpose of the text is to
A inform
B describe
C advertise

hildren played badminton and the elderly used it for their walks. Unfortunately, now it has become an eyesore. The swings are broken

4 Based on the letter, which of the following statements is true?

A Taman Muhibbah was a recreation ground for children only.
B Chong Lee has unpleasant memories of Taman Muhibbah.
C Chong Lee has written to the Council to express his concern.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

Thomas A. Edison

5 The saying tells us that

A to be successful you have to work hard
B to achieve something takes intelligence
C intelligence and hard work are important for success
6 According to the pie chart,
A the most serious issue is pollution and climate change
B overpopulation and global warming are equally serious issues
C overpopulation and deforestation are as serious as loss of biodiversity

Doctors of the World Team!

Doctors of the World has a 30-year history of outstanding medical and humanitarian service
We need your help!
SEND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO:
doctorsoftheworld.org.my-appeal

7 We can help the Doctors of the World team in their medical and humanitarian work by
A giving advice
B donating money
C providing shelter

ORCHARD DAY DUSUN SRI PINANG, SEGAMAT, JOHOR

Sunday July 10, 10.30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Join us for a day packed with all things fruits.
Watch as our papayas, guavas, pineapples and star fruits are pressed and take some fresh juice home.
Bring your own home-grown fruits and we’ll juice them for you.
Visit the cooking section to participate in the fruit-based cooking and baking competitions. Will your recipe win a prize?
Local produce stalls will tempt your taste buds and the tea-room will have some tasty seasonal fruits and even durians.

Admission: Adults RM10

Children RM5

8 Based on the advertisement visitors to the Orchard Day event will be able to do all of the following
except A see how fruits are pressed
B taste the fruits at the various stalls
C bring their own home-grown fruits to sell
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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.

Traffic Accidents
As we read the papers or watch the news, road accidents (9) very common and frequent. These
accidents occur at all times regardless of place. People are becoming more (10) and do not heed the traffic
rules. (11) , the roads are busier and more congested. Accidents are very tragic as they cause the loss of life
and material.
People need to be more careful no matter which mode of transport they are using. Even (12) are not safe

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accidents can occur at any time and at any place while walking along the streets.
There are many causes of road accidents. Most of them are due to human error. Speeding is one of the
main reasons that lead to (13) on the road. Motorists simply ignore the speed limits and even the speed
traps. Another cause of accidents is drunk driving. Many drivers who are (14) tend to lose control of their
vehicles.
It is not safe for these people to be behind the wheel. It is better for them to take a taxi or get someone to
drive them. Using the phone while driving can be fatal too. It (15) the driver’s attention from the road and
vehicle.
Reckless drivers do not heed the law. They beat traffic lights and change lanes without signalling. Finally,
drivers need to (16) their vehicle is well maintained and safe to be on the road.
What are some of the (17) steps to prevent accidents? First and foremost, wear seat belts. Next, be
careful while driving. Stop, look, listen and be aware of other vehicles on the road. (18) , keep an eye out for
pedestrians
and children. Practise staying calm and be patient. Don’t drink or eat while driving and of course, keep your
hands on the wheel and not on the phone. Do not drive if you are sleepy or exhausted. Check the vehicle by
changing the oil regularly and ensuring the tyres are in good condition.
So, stay alert and stay alive. Prevention is better than cure.

9A become C becoming
B became D have become
10 A careful C ridiculous
B careless D dangerous
11 A Yet C Moreover
B However D On the contrary
12 A drivers C pedestrians
B cyclists D passersby
13 A mishaps C mistakes
B miracles D misunderstandings
14 A toxic C inhibited
B crazy D intoxicated
15 A distract C distracted
B distracts D distracting
16 A sure C ensure
B insure D secure
17 A caution C precaution
 B prevent D precautionary
18 A So C Moreover
B However D Besides that
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Questions 19 to 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.

Life for teenagers today is no longer a playground. It’s a jungle out there, with tough choices, peer
pressure, personal insecurities and anxiety about what others think. Then, there will be feelings of
depression, inferiority and jealousy of the successes of others. To overcome these problems, teens need
to have high self-esteem.
Self-esteem is derived from many factors. If a child lives with ridicule, degradation and insults at
home, that child never learns to defend against them in high school or in life. Building a teen’s self-
esteem starts at birth and continues through every facet and milestone in his or her life. Teenagers’
feelings of self-worth affect all aspects of their lives and strongly influence the realisation of their
potential.
Teenagers’ lives are rife with physical and emotional changes, some of which can have a negative
effect on self-esteem. Low self-esteem leads to a degraded self-image and can have a negative impact
on a teenager’s quality of life. Parents play an important role in the development of self-esteem, and
with a little awareness can help their children live happier, healthier lives.
All children thrive on praise, which is especially important during the adolescent years. A parent
can help to bolster a child’s confidence simply by offering praise for a job well done. A good way
parents can show praise indirectly is to spend time with their children. Children who receive
constructive and meaningful praise tend to grow into more confident teenagers than those who do not.
Allowing teenagers to make their own decisions teaches responsibility and shows them that they
are trusted. Negative criticism should be kept to a minimum during the volatile teen years. Parents
should not rush in to rescue their teenagers from a frustrating experience. Rather, they should
encourage him or her to solve the problem independently and offer assistance only if it is needed.
Letting children try and fail, then try again and succeed, builds strong and lasting feelings of self-
worth, which leads to higher self-esteem.
Giving adolescents a chance to make a positive contribution to the family can also help raise self-
esteem. Parents should assign age-appropriate chores and projects and let their teenagers work without
interference. Parents should try humour as it is an effective means of communication, especially during
times of tension. Teenagers who feel that their parents trust and believe in them have higher self-esteem
and tend to be more successful in their adult lives.
Self-esteem affects how teenagers interact with others, how they approach new tasks and how they
deal with life’s challenges, pressures and stresses. Teenagers with high self-esteem believe strongly in
themselves and enjoy a high level of self-respect. Studies show that they may even suffer fewer
illnesses.
Teenagers themselves should also be responsible for the maintenance of a high self-esteem. Les
Brown, a motivational speaker says: “People’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality.”
Despite this, many teens are convinced by others that there is something wrong with their physical
features. If you often find yourself complaining about your physical features or staring at a beautiful
model on a magazine cover, wishing you had similar features then you definitely have low esteem
issues. It is a fact that teenagers today who have low self-esteem are more susceptible to suicide and
drugs.
Self-esteem is knowing that you are the only one like you in the whole entire world. It is knowing
that you are unique and you are beautiful because of it. Self-esteem is being able to laugh when you
make a mistake and not dwell on it. It is when you have made a silly mistake and you can totally admit
it. Self-esteem is having a group of close friends you can tell anything to and who will support you in
your decisions. It is when you are at school and you slip and fall and your friend helps you up and you
laugh about it the rest of the day. Self-esteem is self-love and self-love is happiness.

(Adapted from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/TeenAge/html/)

19 In paragraph 2, where is the best place one can start building self-esteem?
A At home
B In school
C At each facet of life
D In the mother’s womb

20 How long does it take to build self-esteem?

A A lifetime
B Until high school
C Until adolescent years
D Throughout teen years

21 Who can assist children in building their self-esteem?

A Peers
B Family

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D Parents

22 In paragraph 4, why is it crucial to praise children?

A The children will always thrive on praises.
B The parents can bolster their self-confidence.
C The children become more confident teenagers.
D The parents can spend more time with their children.

23 Which word has the same meaning as

explosive? A Rife
B Bolster
C Tension
D Volatile

24 In paragraph 5, when should parents render help to their children?

A When their children need their assistance
B When teaching their children responsibility
C When their children want to solve a problem
D When their children have a frustrating experience

25 From paragraph 7, what is the effect of high self-esteem in teenagers?

A Teenagers will gain high self-respect.
B Teenagers will strongly believe in themselves.
C Teenagers will suffer illnesses as study shows.
D Teenagers will have to deal with many challenges.

26 From paragraph 9, what does the word It in the phrase “It is when you are at school and you slip and
fall…” refer to?
A Self-love
B Self-esteem
C Being unique
D Self-confidence
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Questions 27 to 32
You are going to read an article about a prize-giving ceremony in a school. Six sentences have been removed from
the article. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (27 to 32). There are two extra sentences
which you do not need to use.

A Prize-giving Ceremony

A prize-giving ceremony is one of the most important events in a school. It is a memorable event
in the annual school calendar. 27 The event took place in the school hall. The Director of
Education in my district was invited to preside over the function. Our classrooms were cleaned and
were in tip-top condition. 28 Maps, pictures and paintings were hung on the school walls too.
Sufficient chairs were arranged for the visitors. The stage was beautifully decorated.
All prizes were arranged neatly on a separate table. 29 The guest-of-honour arrived exactly at
nine o’clock. 30 The scouts gave him a guard of honour. He was accompanied to the hall by the
principal and teachers.
The function started with our national anthem. 31 The principal read the annual report about
the school progress, examination results and extra-curricular activities of the school. The guest-of-
honour gave away the prizes. Many of my friends won prizes. 32 After that, the guest-of-honour
delivered a short speech where he praised the school for its all-round progress and promising student
achievement. After two hours, the prize-giving ceremony came to an end. Almost everyone had his or
her fair share of delight.

A The school compound was colourful with blooming flower pots and banners.
B People enjoyed the show tremendously.
C The prize winners sat eagerly near the stage.
D This year, the prize-giving ceremony in my school was held in the first week of March.
E He was warmly welcomed by the principal and other teachers at the school gate.
F It was then followed by a short sketch from the English Language Society.
G Loud music was put to attract more attention.
H I also won a prize for getting first in my class.
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Questions 33 to 40
We interviewed six teenagers about the social media applications that they favour. Read the texts below and answer the
questions that follow.

Teens and Social Media Apps

A – DHIYA, 17 years old

I love photography and share the photographs I take with friends. Two years ago, one of my friends
introduced Instagram to me. I’ve been posting my pictures since then and have more than a thousand
followers now. I prefer Instagram to other apps because I get to know many people who share the same
interest, and we can exchange ideas too.

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B – STEVEN, 15 years old
My favourite app is TikTok because I love to make videos. My passion is dancing, so my friends will help me
shoot a video and then we edit the video using this app and share it with our friends. TikTok is easy to use and
I can be creative with it.

C – MEERA, 16 years old

At the moment, Snapchat is my favourite social media app. My girlfriends and I send funny picture messages
and sometimes video messages through this app just to say hi to each other. This is one of the ways to have
fun with friends on boring days.

D – SYAMIR, 15 years old

WhatsApp is the app of my choice. Most of my family members and friends use this app to send messages, so
I can easily stay in touch with them. Other than that, I can also share pictures and documents with this app.
WhatsApp is useful for me especially if I need to do group assignments and have group discussions.

E – JUITA, 17 years old

I love using Facebook to share my stories, pictures and thoughts. I can be sure that what I share will only be
seen by those I ‘befriend’ within this network.

F – MEI FUNG, 16 years old

I prefer YouTube to other social media apps. There are a variety of tutorials and video clips which I like to
watch here. I love drawing, so I learned a lot of techniques and tips on drawing by experienced artists shared
through their channel. I can subscribe to the channels that I find very helpful and will get notification if there
are new videos uploaded there.
 Questions 33 to 36
Which paragraph (A – F) describes the following experiences of social media application?

Statement Paragraph

33 I can shoot, edit and share videos.

34 I subscribe and get notification of new videos.
35 I send funny mes
sages when I’m bored.
36 I have many
wers who like the photographs I take.
follo

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

What We Know About Social Media Apps

• You know many people like to watch a video or picture you post on social media through the number of
(37) you have.
• There are many apps that you can use to send (38) to get in touch with family members
and friends.
• Many teenagers use social media apps to share and be (39) with their skills and interests.
• Those who are interested to learn a new hobby or upgrade a skill or learn new (40) could
search for them on YouTube.
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Part 1
You must answer this question.
Question 1
You received an email from your cousin who wanted to buy a birthday present for your brother.

hday is next week and I can’t decide whether to get him a smart watch, a wireless headphone or a smartphone. What do you think I s

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Now write an email to your cousin in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

To:

Subject:
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You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style.
Question 2
Your class has been discussing what they use the internet for and your teacher has asked you to write an essay about the
importance of the internet to students.

In your essay, you should write about:

• how the internet is important
• reasons for your choice
• when you usually use the internet

Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.
Part 3
Write an answer to one of the questions 3 – 5 in this part. Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an
appropriate style on this question paper. Put the question number in the box at the top of the answer space.
Question 3
You see this notice on the board outside the school hall.

Articles wanted!
My Ideal Classroom
What do you want to have in your classroom?
What facilities do you want to upgrade?
How do you want to decorate your classroom?

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Write us an article answering these questions.
The best article will be published in the school magazine.

Write your article.

Question 4
You recently saw this notice in a magazine.

Travel reviews required!

Have you travelled anywhere lately? Send us a review of your travelling experience.
Say what you enjoyed about the place you visit.
Would you recommend the place to your friends? Why? The best review will be printed in our monthly newsletter.

Write your review.

Question 5
Your teacher has asked you to write a story for a school newsletter. The story must have the title:

Class Excursion

Your story should include:

• a description of the excursion
• benefits of a class excursion
• your feelings

Write your story.

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Part 2
Part 2: Candidate booklet: 2A
A family outing
Talk about a family outing you had recently. You should say:
what the outing was
what you did there
if you enjoyed yourself (why/why not?)
why family outings are important for a family

Candidate booklet: 2B

A pet you like

Talk about a family outing you had recently. You should say:
what pet it is
what it looks like
why you like this pet
if you think it is important for people to have pets (why/why not?)

Part 3
Many students nowadays do not think that having a hobby is important.
• talk about the reasons why students should have a hobby
• decide which is the most important reason why students should have a hobby

Learn new skills

For personal development

De-stress

Why should students have a hobby?

Develop creativity Help to socialise

Increase confidence

Extended question: In what ways does having a hobby contribute to a student’s future?

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Part 1

Questions 1 to 7
You will hear people talking in seven different situations. For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer (A, B, or
C). You will hear each recording twice. Answer all the questions.

1 When will Alice have her next driving lesson? 5 What is the main reason that Adam is not feeling
A On Friday well?
B On Saturday A Caught in the rain
C On Sunday B Ate too many durians
2 Which fruit did the customer buy? C Not paying attention in class
A Oranges

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B Apples 6 Why is Joe busy packing his things?
C Bananas A He is going for a holiday.
B He is moving house soon.
3 What is the main reason why Ting Jun loves C He is renovating his room.
cycling?
A He wants to be healthy. 7 Why is the father asking his son to sleep early?
B He wants to wear the cycling outfit. A It is Saturday tomorrow.
C He likes the feeling of being outdoors. B It is still early for the son.
4 What is Aini having for dinner tonight? C To keep himself alert at all times
A Spaghetti
B Any food
C Fried chicken

Part 2

Questions 8 to 15
You will hear Sheila talking about her experience as a backpacker and some tips to be followed. For questions 8 to 15,
circle the correct answer (A, B, or C). You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

8 What was life like for Sheila before she 12 Why is Thailand also known as the ‘Land of
went backpacking? a Thousand Smiles’?
A Busy with work A It is a big country.
B Simple and not challenging B The people are friendly.
C Exciting with new things to look forward to C Smiling is part of their culture.
9 Why did Sheila choose Thailand and Vietnam as 13 Which country influenced Vietnamese cuisine?
the countries to travel to? A Thailand
A The weather was similar to Malaysia’s. B America
B The cost to those countries was cheaper. C France
C The distance was not too far from Malaysia. 14 What is the difference between ‘backpacking’
and ‘travelling’?
10 What do you need to do before you go to a A Backpacking is cheaper.
country? B Accommodation when backpacking is more
A Book a hotel comfortable.
B Research the country C One does not get to taste the delicious
C Contact a travel agent cuisines while travelling.
15 What will Sheila be doing next year?
11 How do save space in a backpack?
A Quitting her job
A Roll the clothes
B Backpacking to other countries
B Bring lighter clothes
C Travelling to Thailand and Vietnam
C Bring small-sized clothes
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Questions 16 to 20
You will hear five short extracts in which teenagers are talking about environmental issues affecting the earth. For
questions 16 to 20, choose from the list (A to G) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are two
extra letters which you do not need to use.
You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

A Waste disposal
Speaker 1 16
B Global warming

C Deforestation Speaker 2 17

D Overpopulation Speaker 3 18
E Loss of
biodiversity Speaker 4 19
F Pollution
Speaker 5 20
G Climate change

Part 4

Questions 21 to 30
You will hear a student, Johan, talking about his experience winning a writing competition. For questions 21 to 30,
fill in the missing information in each numbered space.
Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each space. You will hear the interview twice. Answer all the questions.

When Johan was asked to enter the National Teen Writing Award contest by his teacher, Miss Julie, he
was reluctant because he had no (21) to enter. His teacher promised to
(22) him and so, he agreed. Johan stayed back in school for one hour for five days to
amend and (23) his essay. His teacher gave a few (24)
so that his essay would be more interesting. He used the thesaurus to find synonyms to words he used
frequently and (25) .
Miss Julie also advised him to use different types of sentences and (26)
writing long sentences every time. Moreover, he was told to insert figurative (27)
to engage the readers’ interest. He followed all these useful (28) and refined his
essay. Three months after the closing date he was (29) for an interview by the
organiser. A (30) after that, Johan received news that he had won the gold
medal. He was very grateful to Miss Julie for her guidance, patience, time and continuous support.
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PdPR Video

PAPER 1 READING
Part 1

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
A, B or C on your answer sheet.

Let’s Groove Academy Ultimate Dance Challenge

To celebrate our 10th anniversary, Let’s Groove Academy is organising a short video dance challenge with the theme ‘Traditional Fusio
The video should have a maximum of five dancers and not exceed two minutes in length.

Upload your video on our website, before 31st December.

Total prizes worth RM10,000 are up for grabs.
The top three winners will get 10 free lessons at the academy.
Wait no more, start recording!

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1 Which of the following statements is true?
A The winner will get RM10,000 and 10 free lessons.
B The completed video must be sent on December 31.
C The video uploaded should not be more than two minutes.

WE FM. With us now is our favourite weatherman, Fahmi, to report next week’s weather forecast. Over to you.

ughout the week is 31°C with the highest at 33°C expected on Thursday. However, the average minimum temperature is 23°C with th

2 Which of the following statements is true?

A Kuala Lumpur is expected to have the coldest day on Friday.
B The average temperature in Kuala Lumpur is from 22°C to 31°C.
C Rainfalls are expected every day in the morning and late evening.
 WeCare Association
Tapir ‘Fund’ Run

In conjunction with World Tapir Day, we are organising a 5km ‘Fund’ Run at Laman Hijau,
Putrajaya on April 30 to raise funds for the Malayan Tapir Conservation Programme.
Visit our website www.wecare.com to register.
Registration is open now until April 15.
For further information call Terence at 03-788 9988.
Registration Fees
RM50 – Adults (age 18–65)
RM30 – Children and Students (age 10–17)
RM150 – Family Package (2 adults + 2 children)

3 Which of the following is true?

A Children age 10 years and below are not allowed to participate in the run.
B The fund-raising run is to aid the Malayan Tapir Conservation Programme.
C Interested participants have to register online for the 5km Fund Run on April 15.

NYONYA STEAKHOUSE

c Nyonya food. The steak is to die for – the meat is so juicy and tender. My mum’s favourite, ‘asam pedas’ fish, or sour and spicy fish,

4 The reviewer says that

A her mum loves the steak, and sour and spicy fish
B she had a good experience dining in Nyonya Steakhouse
C the staff are not familiar with the menu to give recommendations

NOTICE
Attention all students of SMK Batu Merah. Due to the outbreak of the Covid-19
pandemic, you are strongly advised to follow the Standard Operating Procedures
(SOP) outlined by the Ministry of Health.

SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES IN SCHOOL

a. Wash your hands regularly with

soap e. Stay at least 1 metre apart from others
b. Use hand sanitiser as needed f. Cough and sneeze into your elbow
c. Stay in your own personal space g. Do not touch your face
d. Wear a mask

5 Which of the following statements is true?

A Students should wash and sanitise their hands with soap.
B Students should not be within 1 metre of their friends’ space.
C Students should only wear masks when entering the classroom.
 NOW HIRING!
SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR
Job Description:
Teach swimming to a group of 5 children between the ages of 4–7 per class.
Location:
Seroja Swimming School, Dengkil
Salary:
RM20 per hour
Hours:
Evenings and weekends
Additional hours during school holidays
Qualifications:
Applicants MUST be able to swim themselves. Possess RLSS, STA or similar qualifications. Enthusiastic,
energetic and confident when handling children as well as parents.
Application Deadline:
Open. We are rapidly growing nationwide and always need additions to our team.

6 The purpose of the advertisement is to

A recruit qualified swimming instructors
B offer swimming lessons for instructors
C expand the swimming school nationwide

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Matt,
Dad and I are going to Encik Kamal’s daughter’s wedding. We’ll be back at 11.00 p.m. Dinner is in the
oven. I’ve already told Darren to come home right after basketball practice. Aunt Nina will come over at
7.00 p.m. to treat both of you to a movie (Hint: the one you’ve been pestering me about). Have fun and
don’t forget to lock the door before going out.
Love,
Mum

7 Which of the following statements is true?

A Often times Darren has other plans after basketball practice.
B Mum and Dad’s wedding dinner will probably end at midnight.
C The movie Aunt Nina and the boys are watching starts at 7.00 p.m.

d the capital due to a sudden heavy rainfall for an hour from 5pm today.
ue Department operations centre, water rose between 0.3 and one metre at the affected areas.
les at Jalan Damansara and near the Air Panas People’s Housing Project (PPR) here. Firefighters are still conducting operations to rem

8 Which of the following statements is true?

A Water rose above one metre in areas affected by flash floods.
B Some areas will experience electrical failure because of flash floods.
C Firefighters have removed trees and electrical poles that fell due to flash floods.
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.

Malaysia has (9) unique multiracial society with its many cultures including the rich culture of the
indigenous people of the peninsula (10) north Borneo. It is marvelous to have all races (11) in one country.
Some live in cities and urban area while others live in smaller towns and villages. Malaysia’s population
(12)
twenty-three million people; 60 percent are Malays, 25 percent of Chinese descent, 10 percent of Indian
descent and 5 percent of others. The Malay language is the national language and most Malaysians are (13) .
Multilingualism is practised throughout media such as in news, broadcasts and entertainment.
Hence, being a nation of a potpourri of (14) , Malaysia can be proud of its diversity. It is truly a blessed
country with one of the most exquisite (15) in the world with the elements of all the distinct flavours
blended together. Rice of all colours is accompanied with special dishes while noodles are served with spicy
or clear
soup. Most Malaysians love the small hawker stalls, which are open (16) the day, offering all kinds of
delicious
food. One can enjoy a bowl of laksa or a plate of nasi lemak at any time of the day.
Celebrations of all religions (17) a norm in Malaysia. There are ethnic and religious holidays all through
the year and many Malaysian families host friends and neighbours by having open houses. There will be ‘love
letters’, muruku or ‘kuih bangkit’ served during Chinese New Year, Hari Raya or Deepavali (18) of ethnicity.
One can never be bored being a Malaysian or being a tourist in this cultural melting pot. Malaysia, truly
Asia.

9A – C an
B a D the

10 A or C but
B yet D and

11 A unified C blended
B divided D collected

12 A comprise C comprised
B comprises D comprising

13 A speakers C bilingual
B linguists D translators

14 A people C cultures
B history D backgrounds

15 A menus C cooking
B recipes D cuisines

16 A in C during
B on D throughout

17 A is C was
B are D were
18 A since C although
B hence D regardless
Part 3

Questions 19 to 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.

1 The school holidays were just around the corner but Jason was not looking forward to it. To him, it
would be the same old routine, going back to the remote village to visit his grandparents. This time, he
thought he would like to do something different! In his mind, he thought to himself, “I’m a city boy, I
like my city life and my advanced internet service! There is nothing to do there at the wooden house!”
2 Jason knew there was nothing that he could do to change his mother’s mind. This time, mum
would 5 come along too! The day had come, he had to accept his fate. Though he would miss an
array of activities awaiting him in the city during the school holidays, obeying his mother’s
instruction was his first priority in life.
3 Jason and his mother took off from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Bikam village. This small village is
situated along the main road of Bidor and Teluk Intan, Perak. It is famous for its local fruits, especially
guava. 10 Throughout the journey, he enjoyed the ride with his mother, being able to spend some precious
time together. They even sang their favourite songs together and enjoyed listening to the radio.
4 As they were approaching the village, Jason started to get worried again. He practically had nothing
much to do in the village. He didn’t have any friends as the place was full of elderly. Most of the young
people had moved out to work in the city. “And now I am stuck with mum and grandparents!” he thought.
15
5 From afar, Jason saw a bullock cart with a couple seated inside the cart heading towards them.
When he looked at the cart more closely, he realised the couple were his grandparents! They had just
finished work at their farm a stone’s throw away. His grandparents stopped in front of their house and
got down from the cart with ease. Jason got down from the car and in a split second, was hugged

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tightly by his
grandfather! 20
6 “How you have grown! You are going to be taller than me soon!” uttered Grandfather.
Then grandmother came and gave him a bear hug too. “Hello, Grandpa… Grandma,” muttered Jason.
He was at a loss for words as to what else to say.
7 They ushered him into a wooden house. After unpacking his luggage in the guest room, Jason walked into
the dining area. He was hungry by then! When he opened the food cover, he saw assorted local delicacies 25
before him. Quickly, he shoved the food into his mouth. After a while, Jason felt full and satisfied.
For the next couple of days, Jason followed his grandparents to their farm. He hated farming actually
8 but he remembered he had to pass up a school project about planting green vegetables. He had no choice
but to follow them. When he first stepped into the soil with his bare feet, he felt disgusted having the slimy
and soft soil beneath his feet. Eventually, he got used to it. Jason learned a few skills in planting and he 30
also took some photos on the process of planting, watering and pruning! What a relief! His project was
almost accomplished!
9 “Spending my school holiday in this village is not a bad idea after all! Thank you, Mum!” Jason
whispered into his mum’s ear.

19 In paragraph 1, why was Jason not looking forward to the school holidays?
A He wanted to go camping.
B He wanted to study more in school.
C He wanted to go overseas for a holiday.
D He didn’t want to spend his holidays at the village.

20 In paragraph 2, the writer said that obeying his mother’s instruction was his first priority. What does he mean?
A He would follow the instruction from his mother.
B He would not follow the instruction from his mother.
C He would make his mother the most important person.
D He would set his mother as his priority for decision making.
21 In paragraph 3, how can you describe the relationship between Jason and his mother?
A They are close only during school holidays.
B They are close as they share the same hobby.
C They are close but rarely have time for each other.
D They are close because there are only two of them.

22 In paragraph 5, what can you conclude from the phrase grandparents... got down from the cart with
ease? A Jason’s grandparents are happy.
B Jason’s grandparents are poorly.
C Jason’s grandparents are not so healthy.
D Jason’s grandparents are in good health.

23 In paragraph 7, which food is not considered as one of the assorted local

delicacies? A Pizza
B Nasi lemak
C Layered kuih
D Banana fritters

24 In paragraph 8, choose the most suitable word to describe Jason’s learning behaviour.
A Kind
B Good
C Responsible
D Quick-witted

25 In the last paragraph, why did Jason thank his mum?

A He had found a new friend.
B He had learned a lot on this trip.
C He wanted to go back to his city life.
D He wanted his mother to send him home.

26 What do you think is the most valuable thing that Jason learned from this trip?
A He made a lot of friends.
B He learned how to ride on a bullock cart.
C He obtained more information about the village.
D He learned planting skills and was able to complete his project.
Part 4

Questions 27 to 32
You are going to read a recount about a girl’s memorable birthday party. Six sentences have been removed from the
article. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (27 to 32). There are two extra sentences
which you do not need to use.

A Birthday to Remember

I woke up to the aroma of a cake, a chocolate cake to be precise, baking in the oven. I wonder who
would bake a cake so early in the morning. Do people eat cake for breakfast? I brushed off the thought,
sat upright at the edge of my bed, and stretched my left hand out to the side table and grabbed my phone.
27 It was my birthday! How could I forget? I dashed down the stairs to the kitchen. All my family
members were waiting and started singing “Happy Birthday!” once I stepped into the kitchen.
Teardrops started to fall as I could not control my joy. My father, mother, sister and two little brothers
gave me a hug. Then, we had breakfast. My mother cooked my favourite, fried noodles with prawns.
28 I was so excited to hear that and started planning what to wear for the party.
My friends started to arrive at 5.00 p.m. and everyone was so happy chit-chatting and playing in

the backyard. My sister had beautifully decorated the place with balloons. 29 The chocolate cake

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that she baked this morning was the centrepiece. I could not wait to cut it and sink my teeth into my
favourite cake.
I was standing behind the cake, waiting for my sister to light up the candles. All my friends had
gathered and were waiting for the cue to sing the birthday song. 30 Startled, my cats, Lulu and Dodo,
darted towards the pergola. Seeing the cats, my brothers rushed to catch them but missed. The cats
jumped onto the table and landed on the cake. 31 It landed on my face, my hair, my dress, and
even on my friends.
Everyone was still. Quiet. No one knew how to react. I started to giggle, then my brothers, and later

everyone was laughing. 32 Certainly it was the most memorable birthday I have ever had.

A We have to spend the entire evening cleaning the backyard and pergola.
B Suddenly, one of the decorative balloons burst with a loud bang!
C While eating, my parents told me that they had invited my friends that evening to celebrate my birthday.
D Although the day did not turn out as I expected, it was fun and I had an amazing birthday party.
E My mother had neatly arranged the food on the table under the pergola.
F I was surprised that there were more than a hundred messages in my inbox.
G My sister and I started planning and designing invitation cards to the party.
H The moist fudgy chocolate cake flew all over the place.
Part 5

Questions 33 to 40
We interviewed six teenagers about owning mobile phones at their age. Read the texts below and answer the
questions that follow.

Teens on Owning Mobile Phones

A – Yong Yi, 14 years old

Well, I definitely want to own a mobile phone now. Unfortunately, my dad said wait till I am 15 years old then
he will buy me a new mobile phone. All my friends have a mobile phone, so sometimes I feel left out! But
it’s ok, I’m patient, I can wait.

B – Elise, 16 years old

Of course I need a mobile phone. It is so convenient for me. I need my mobile to call my parents as there is
no house phone in my house. My parents are always out for work so owning a mobile phone is important for
any emergency at home.

C – Giselle, 15 years old

My mobile phone is my everything! It functions as a calendar, a calculator, a diary, a game device, mini TV
and others. The only setback is that I have to subscribe to a higher mobile plan because I am a heavy user of
internet data. I use it a lot for games!

D – Maryam, 17 years old

Oh yes, I think it is necessary to own a mobile phone. I can’t live without one because I use it often for my
studies. As I am preparing for my SPM examination, I rely on my phone to go to the Internet for a quick
search on things that I am not sure about. I find it handy to navigate any information I need.

E – Darchana, 13 years old

I do not need a mobile phone. My parents say that I’m still young and I will not know how to take good care of
my mobile phone. I agree with my parents because I keep losing my stationery in school.

F – Shahruddin, 15 years old

A mobile phone? No, I don’t think it is a necessity. I have a house phone at home so my friends can still call
me. I only need an iPad. I use my iPad which I can use to go on the internet so I am happy with it. I don’t
need a mobile phone as it will be a burden to carry two devices.
 Questions 33 to 36
Which paragraph (A – F) describes the following views on owning mobile phones?

Statement Paragraph

33 I do not need a bile phone as I have an iPad

mo
one but I can wait for my dad to buy me one.
34 I need a mobile ph
phone to do my studying.
35 I need my mobile
bile plan to cater for my needs.
36 I have a higher mo

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

What We Know About Owning Mobile Phones

• It is (37) for a mobile user to store all phone numbers into his or her phone.
• Teenagers like to (38) to interesting apps on their phones.
• Our mobile phones have powerful apps to help (39) directions and locations.
• Don’t think too long. If you think it is a (40) then just purchase it.

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 PAPER 2 WRITING
Part 1
You must answer this question.
Question 1
You received an email from your cousin, Darchana who needs your advice on making a decision on which course to
study after the SPM examination.

r Junan,
ow are you? I am happy to share with you that I have three choices to further my study after the SPM examination.
ou think I should choose a medical course, an engineering course or a mass communication course? Please advise and let me know.
hana

Now write an email to your cousin in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

To:

Subject:
Part 2
You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style.
Question 2
Your class has been discussing where to go for a class field trip and your teacher has asked you to write an essay
about which is the best educational place for a class trip.

In your essay, you should write about:

• where you would like to go
• reasons for your choice
• what you usually learn from a trip like this

Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

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Part 3
Write an answer to one of the questions 3 – 5 in this part. Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an
appropriate style on this question paper. Put the question number in the box at the top of the answer space.
Question 3
You see this notice on the notice board outside the school prefect room.

Articles wanted!
My Ideal School Prefects’ Room
What type of prefects’ room would you like to have? What special facilities would you like to have in there?
How can you help decorate the prefects’ room?
Write us an article answering these questions.
The best article will be displayed in the school magazine.

Write your article.

Question 4
You recently saw this notice in a magazine.

Reviews required!
Have you read any interesting books lately? Send us your book review. Say what you enjoyed about the story.
Would you recommend the book to your friends? Why? The best reviews will be published in our newsletter.

Write your review.

Question 5
Your teacher has asked you to write a story for a school magazine. The story must have the title:

A Memorable Day

Your story should include:

• a description of the memorable day
• why the day is special

Write your story.

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Part 2
Part 2: Candidate booklet: 2A
An environmental issue
Talk about an environmental issue. You should say:
what the issue is
what the cause of it is
the impact on humans
what can be done to tackle this environmental issue

Candidate booklet: 2B

A popular social media platform

Talk about a popular social media platform. You should say:
what the name of the social media platform is
why you think it is so popular
what the benefits of having a social media account are
whether social media can have a negative impact on students

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Part 3
Many people have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
• talk about the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on society in general
• decide which effect is the most devastating on the population

Loss of jobs

Domestic violence Increase in crime

What are the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on
society in general?

Fake news Economic Problems

Mental problems

Extended question: In what ways does having a hobby contribute to a student’s future?

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Part 1

Questions 1 to 7
You will hear people talking in seven different situations. For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer (A, B, or
C). You will hear each recording twice. Answer all the questions.

1 Which of the following statements is true?

A The speaker’s father died in an accident. A Advertise via radio.
B The speaker’s mother never mentions the B Organise a launch party.
speaker’s father. C Create a Facebook page.
C The speaker’s father passed away when the 5 A computer hacker....
speaker was a baby.
A is also known as a white hat hacker
2 What is the speaker’s opinion about extreme sports? B doesn’t need any paper qualifications.
A The speaker thinks it is not worth the money C is hired to break into a government’s network
6 Which of the following statements is true?
spent.
B The speaker thinks it is fun to engage in A Popir, the guide was knowledgeable and patient.
extreme sports. B The speaker’s favourite animal at the sanctuary
C The speaker thinks most people fail to pause was the sloth.
and consider the risks. C Animals remain at the sanctuary because they
cannot adapt to life in the wild.
3 What does the instructor say is most important?
7 What does the speaker say about insect snacks?
A Go slow.
A The most basic insect snack is fried crickets.
B Pause to catch your breath.
B The bamboo worm snack tastes a bit like tofu.
C Have a room specially dedicated for yoga.
C The silkworm snack is often sprinkled with a
4 How will the speaker attract more customers to dash of pepper.
her new shop?

Part 2

Questions 8 to 15
You will hear Ashley talking about music. For questions 8 to 15, circle the correct answer (A, B, or
C). You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

8 How can music affect a teenager?

A It can inspire them. B They do not sing songs that motivate teenagers.
C Their music is not related to issues that
B It can define who they are.
affect teenagers.
C It can help them to change the world.
12 How does classical music benefit teens?
9 What kind of content makes music harmful to
teenagers? A It encourages creativity.
A Music that changes their perception of the world. B It affects their emotions.
B Music that has a powerful effect on their C It improves their concentration.
emotions. 13 Children diagnosed with attention deficit
C Music that portrays violence and abuse in hyperactivity disorder should learn to play
a positive light. A digital instruments.
10 How can frequent viewing of music videos B acoustic instruments.
featuring violence acts affect teen boys? C electronic instruments.
A They may idolise the singers. 14 Listening to instrumental background music while
B They are more likely to abuse substance. doing homework ...
C They may behave aggressively towards others. A is effective for older teens.
11 Why are some singers considered poor role B doesn’t work for everyone.
models? C helps teens to complete their homework perfectly.
A They use and abuse substances in real life.
15 According to Ashley, what are the benefits of listening to soothing music?
A It reduces anxiety.
B It promotes mental alertness.
C It releases the feel-good hormone, dopamine.

Part 3

Questions 16 to 20
You will hear five short extracts in which teenagers are talking about bullying. For questions 16 to 20, choose from
the list (A to G) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are two extra letters which you do not
need to use. You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

A I cannot ignore any injustice that I see.

B We need to create social awareness about the effects of bullying. Speaker 1 16
C Now, I make sure that my social media friends are people whom I
actually know in real life. Speaker 2 17
D Teachers should keep an eye on students.
E Think before you speak, words can hurt. Speaker 3 18

F He would be alive today if he wasn’t bullied.

Speaker 4 19
G They probably did not have a happy childhood.
Speaker 5 20
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Questions 21 to 30
You will hear an athlete, Ambrose, talking to a journalist. For questions 21 to 30, fill in the missing information in each
numbered space.
Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each space. You will hear the interview twice. Answer all the questions.

International Sportsman of the Year

Ambrose has been awarded the (21) of International Sportsman of the Year.
He almost couldn’t believe his ears when the announcement was made, but when the truth sank in,
Ambrose was over the moon. He feels happy and (22) to be given this title. The competition
was stiff because the other (23) were equally deserving.
Life hasn’t always been a bed of roses. Ambrose recalls the (24)
he had to overcome to improve his performance. He credits his success to determination, grit and
(25) . Ambrose definitely wasn’t one who would give up easily.
Ambrose hopes that sports can (26) Malaysians. He dedicates his triumph to
all Malaysians. He expresses gratitude to his family for all their (27) .
Ambrose also thanks his coach for the invaluable (28) and patience. His
coach is more than just a coach to Ambrose, he is like a friend who constantly reminds Ambrose to remain
(29) despite his success. Ambrose appreciates the unfailing support from the
National Sports Council and the sponsors who recognised his (30) . Ambrose
promises to do his best to make the nation proud.
 Inspirational/ Motivational Quotes
1
“The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney

This straight-to-business quote comes from the man who created the happiest place on earth – and a
multibillion-dollar empire.

2 “The pessimist sees diffi culty in every opportunity. the optimist sees opportunity in every diffi culty.”
– Winston Churchill

When it comes to success quotes by famous people, Winston Churchill’s inspirational words of wisdom
always make the list.

3
“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” – Will Rogers

Will Rogers was an American actor, cowboy, columnist and social commentator who believed in keeping
forward momentum.

4 “You learn more from failure than from success. Don’t let it stop you. Failure builds character.”
– Unknown

When you replace ‘lose’ with ‘learn’ in your vocabulary, the thought of failure becomes less daunting and lets
you focus on growth.

5
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi

Vince Lombardi was an American football hero whose uplifting words frequently make it onto Top 10
Inspirational Quotes lists.

“If you are6working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” – Ste

Steve Jobs truly captured some of the wisdom of life in this statement. Do that which you are passionate about
and your work will feel effortless.
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“People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”
– Rob Siltanen

Think without limits and never doubt my wildest thoughts.

8
“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” – Og Mandino

Unwavering determination to become a motivational speaker.

reneurs are9 great at dealing with uncertainty and also very good at minimising risk. That’s the classic entrepreneur.” – M

This line alludes to the excitement of not knowing what to expect but seeing a possible life-changing outcome.

10
“We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” – Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was one of the top civil rights activists and embraced a spirit of positive thinking and sheer
determination.

11 “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Wishing is not enough; we must do.”
– Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES INSPIRATIONAL/

This piece of wisdom is one of my favorite quotes for students. It reminds us to apply what we learn and take
action toward success, rather than waiting and hoping.

12
“Imagine your life is perfect in every respect; what would it look like?” – Brian Tracy

The exercise mentioned in this excerpt of my personal development philosophy is one of the keys to gaining
clarity for what you really want in life. Start with a clear vision of your ideal life and happiness, then work
backward to achieve it.

13
“we generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action.” – Dr Henry Link

Before we act, our imaginations often run wild, but when we move forward we often find the path ahead far
less daunting than the horrifying version we had created in our minds.
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“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” – Quote by Henry Ford

Truly a quote to live by, the American captain of industry, Henry Ford, made this proclamation while reflecting
on his life. Ford also said, “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.”

15 “Security is mostly a superstition. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

– Life quote by Helen Keller

Helen Keller is the author of this thought-provoking quote about life. I love her adventurous spirit and all or
nothing attitude!

16
“The man who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others.” – Hasidic proverb

In this powerful Hasidic proverb, we learn an ancient truth that still holds up in modern times. The power of
self-confidence is just as strong today as it was a long time ago. You can still change the thoughts of others
by changing your thoughts about yourself.

17 “The only limit to our realisation of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.”
– Motivational quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt

F.D.R. famously alluded to the impact positive thinking can have on the world, stating that our doubts, or our
self-limiting beliefs, were the only restraints on the possibilities of the future.

18
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein authored this encouraging and uplifting quote. In just five words, he captured the essence of
his intellectual philosophy and inspired others to embrace the creative process

19 “What you lack in talent can be made up with desire, hustle and giving 110% all the time.”
– Don Zimmer

Professional baseball player and coach, Don Zimmer dedicated 65 years to the sport. The wisdom he left
behind implies that willpower and dedication are just as important as ability. Again, alluding to the concept
that success is formed in the mind before it is manifested in reality.

20
“Do what you can with all you have, wherever you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt

At number twenty, we have one of the most famous quotes about life by Teddy Roosevelt, who served as
President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. A true optimist, he believed in the value of always giving
it your all, no matter what you have or where you are.
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Part 1
You will hear people talking in seven different situations. For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer (A, B or
C). You will hear each recording twice. Answer all the questions.
Question 1
A : Lillian, when are you planning to join art class with me?
B : Hi, Hubert. I almost forgot about that. When is your art class again?
A : I join the Friday evening class from 5.00 to 7.00 p.m.
B : I’m afraid I can’t join that one. How about Saturday 12.00 to 2.00 p.m.?
A : Well, I’m not available at that time but I’m good for 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
B : Then shall we go for that time slot?
A : Okay, deal!

Question 2
A : Hello, can I speak to Alicia?
B : Sorry, she’s not at home at the moment. Can I help you?
A : Oh, please pass her a message that our basketball practice has been postponed to 3.00 p.m instead of 2.00 p.m.
B : I see. I thought it was at 4.00 p.m. Okay, I will let her know.
A : Thank you.
B : My pleasure.

Question 3
Teacher : Students, please remember to wash your hands with soap thoroughly often.
Students : Yes, teacher.
Teacher : Remember to wear your face mask at all times when the government is urging the public to practise social
distancing.
Students : We understand, teacher.
Teacher : Lastly, please remind your friends who forget to follow the SOP during this Covid-19 pandemic of the
new normal.

Question 4
Fishmonger : How many kilos of fish fillet do you want?
Lady : I only want 2 kilos.
Fishmonger : How about 3 kilos? Three kilos for RM40; 2 kilos is
RM30. Lady : Okay, give me 3 kilos then! Thank you.
Fishmonger : Here you go.

Question 5
Waiter : What would you like to order?
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Mariah : I think I would like to have a plate of fried rice but don’t put any seafood, please.
Waiter : How about slices of fishcake? Are you okay with that?
Mariah : No fishcake nor fishball, please.
Waiter : Alright, I got it. How about spiciness?
Mariah : I can go for mild spicy. Please don’t add any spring onions either.
Waiter : Certainly, not a problem.
Mariah : Thank you so much.

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 Question 6
Mother : Liam, when is your final examination?
Liam : It was scheduled for the 7th of October but it got postponed a week.
Mother : I see. I thought it was on the 21st of October.
Liam : No, Mother, 21st of October will be too late for the teachers to attend to all the examination scripts
before the year-end school holidays.
Mother : You’re right. Okay, you’d better be prepared for your final examinations!
Liam : I will, Mother. I’ve been doing my revision.

Question 7
Reporter : Did you witness the accident? What actually happened?
Man : Yes, I saw it just now! A car coming at high speed from that direction lost control and crashed
into the truck. The truck then hit another two vehicles in front of him.
Reporter : What happened next?
Man : A woman was behind the steering wheel of that speeding car. She was badly hurt as she was pinned
under her dashboard. Luckily her son who was strapped in a car seat escaped unhurt.
Reporter : I heard the truck driver was hurt too?
Man : He only suffered minor cuts.
Reporter : Thank you for your time.

Part 2
You will hear an invigilator giving a briefing on examination rules in school. For questions 8 to 15, circle the
correct answer (A, B or C). You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

Examination Rules
Attention to all candidates sitting for this paper, please listen carefully.
All candidates must put their identity cards on the top right of the table. If you didn’t bring your identity card, please
raise your hand and an invigilator will help you.
No pencil cases are allowed, please tie your stationery with a rubber band. Candidates must bring their own writing
tools, no borrowing from others.
Do not bring in any reading materials. Please leave any notes outside of this examination hall.
Mobile phones are not allowed too. Please switch them off and put them in your bags outside the hall.
All candidates must sit at the table assigned to them. No exchange of chairs nor tables.
When answering multiple-choice questions, candidates are required to use 2B pencils to darken the given spaces.
Do not write your name on the answer scripts. Make sure you write the correct index number and identity card
number.
If you are late for more than 30 minutes, you are not allowed to enter the examination hall.
All candidates cannot leave the hall within the first 30 minutes and the last 30 minutes of the examination paper.
No cheating nor giving answers is allowed. If you are found guilty, you will be reprimanded accordingly. Please
think before you act!
All the best in answering the paper. Thank you.

Part 3
You will hear five short extracts in which young children talk about which pet is easy to rear at home. For questions
16 to 20, choose from the list (A to G) for what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are two extra
letters which you do not need to use. You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

Rearing a pet at home is a good hobby for any young child. Some children prefer a certain pet rather than others.
Let’s listen to what they have to say about this.

Speaker 1 : In my opinion, I think rearing a cat is the best! Cats are clean and they know how to take care of their
own hygiene. I do not have to worry about its cleanliness as long as I have trained it well. Yes, rearing
a cat is the best!

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Speaker 2 : I love puppies! Puppies are so cute! I know that a puppy is very loyal and it can be man’s best friend!
Speaker 3 : I prefer a tortoise. A tortoise is cute and independent. I like to watch it hiding in its own shell. It is its
self-defence system.
Speaker 4 : Fish! Yes, I love to rear fish! It’s cheap and not too difficult to maintain. I just need to change the
water in the tank regularly and feed them on time.
Speaker 5 : A parrot! I can train the parrot to talk. It will imitate a human talking. I won’t feel bored and lonely! I
will have a friend to talk to!

Part 4
You will hear a mother, Winnie, talking about her experience in raising her twin daughters to be doctors. For questions
21 to 30, fill in the missing information in each numbered space.
Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each space. You will hear the interview twice. Answer all the questions.

Interviewer : Madam Winnie can you tell me how you raised your beautiful twins to be doctors?
Winnie : Well, it was a long but beautiful journey.
Interviewer : Can you start from when they were young?
Winnie : When my girls were young I quit my job in a bank to be a full-time mother. It was a difficult
decision but I gave up my dream to continue working in a corporate world just to be with my
girls. I knew my girls needed me.
Interviewer : So you sacrificed your career for your family!
Winnie : Yes, I did and I’ve never regretted it. Since they were young, I started to cultivate their reading habits.
I would always bring a book with me wherever I go. It actually has been my habit too since I was a
teenager and I encouraged my girls to do the same.
Interviewer : You are their role model!
Winnie : Yes, I guess I was. When my girls were in primary school, I accompanied them when they were
studying. I would help them jot down important pages on textbooks, do revision with them before
their exams and we’d solve mathematical questions together. They enjoyed my company and most
importantly, they began to build their self-confidence.
Interviewer : Did you encourage them to study medicine?
Winnie : No. I never put pressure on them in terms of their career. All I wanted was for them to be happy with
what they chose. But they developed a love for science and they read a lot. Biology was one of their
favourite subjects and they did well in school.
Interviewer : I see. So they just decided that they wanted to become doctors?
Winnie : No, after their SPM examination, they wanted to do A-levels. So they did A-levels in a private university
and only after that both of them told me that they wanted to pursue medicine.
Interviewer : Did they study locally or overseas?
Winnie : Locally, of course!
Interviewer : So they are now serving their housemanship in a hospital.
Winnie : Yes, the journey was not easy as my husband had to fork out a hefty sum to finance their
studies! Interviewer : Well, I’m sure it was all worth it!
Winnie : Yes, as long as they’re happy with what they’re doing, As a parent, I am very blessed to have
them. Interviewer : Thank you for sharing your story with us! Your story will inspire many mothers out there!
Winnie : You’re welcome. Thank you to you too.

MODEL TEST 1
You will hear people talking in seven different situations. For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer (A, B, or
C). You will hear each recording twice. Answer all the questions.
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PART 1

Question 1
B : Hi, Alice. When would you like to book your next driving lesson?
A : How about this Friday?

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B : I’m sorry, it is fully booked on Friday. How about Saturday morning?
A : I’ll be out of town on Saturday. Is Sunday any good?
B : Let me check. Ok, it sounds good.
A : Perfect, I’ll take it. See you then! (53 words)

Question 2
A : Hi, a kilo of apples, please.
B : Sorry, sir, they’re sold out. How about some of these
oranges? A : Oh, I’ll have some bananas then. I don’t really fancy
oranges.
B : I see, but eating oranges is good for you. They are full of vitamin C.
A : Yes, I know but just a kilo of bananas will do.
B : Sure, here you go. (57words)

Question 3
May : Ting Jun, I know you love
cycling. Ting Jun : Yes, I do.
May : Why do you like it so much
Ting Jun : I know cycling is good for health and has other benefits. But the feel of cycling outdoor tops my
list. May : I see, so you love the breeze and scenery.
Ting Jun : Yes, indeed.

Question 4
Mum : Aini, what would you like to have for dinner tonight?
Ani : Well, anything, Mum. Anything you cook is fine for
me.
Mum : We had fried chicken last night so how about going for western food?
Ani : Brilliant, I think that sounds great!

Question 5
Teacher : Adam, why are you not paying attention in class?
Adam : Sorry teacher. I’m under the weather today.
Teacher : What’s wrong?
Adam : I was caught in the rain yesterday but I think the main culprit is the durian feast that I had with my
family. Teacher : You’d better take good care of yourself. Do you want to be excused from school today?
Adam : It’s okay, teacher. I will go home at the usual time.

Question 6
Lillian : Joe, what are you doing at home this weekend?
Joe : I will be busy packing my things in my room.
Lillian : Why? Are you going for a holiday?
Joe : No, my family is moving house next month.
Lillian : I see. I thought you were planning to renovate your room.

Question 7
Father : Son, it’s time for you to go to bed now.
Son : But Dad, it’s still early for me.
Father : It’s almost 11 o’clock, way past your bedtime. You have to go to sleep
now. Son : Dad, can I go to bed later tonight since it’s Saturday tomorrow?
Father : You have to make it a habit to sleep early to keep yourself alert at all
times. Son : All right, Dad. I’ll go to my room now.
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You will hear Sheila talking about her experience as a backpacker and some tips to be followed. For questions 8 to
15, circle the correct answer (A, B, or C). You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

I am a successful young executive working in a law firm in Kuala Lumpur. Life was hectic and chaotic with cases
one after another. I was thirty years old and single with the mundane routine of work. I needed a break to do
something that I had always dreamed of; to see the world, to witness how people live. So I decided to take two
months off work and backpack in Thailand and Vietnam. I didn’t want to travel too far away from home as it was
my first experience. First and foremost, I needed to plan where to go and what to see. In order not to get lost in the
cities, I downloaded some maps. I did some research of the cities, culture, places of interest and even some basic
local languages of the two
countries.
The next was the two Ms – money and medication. Pack your medication as you do not want to be crawling to
the nearest pharmacy in an unknown place when you are sick. Bring a variety of medication for anything from flu
to diarrhoea. The other M is money. Do not carry too much cash when you are backpacking alone. I contacted my
bank to inform them that I would be making transactions from overseas. Prepare a budget but do not be too rigid
about it. I packed to travel light with the limited space in my backpack. Clothes were casual and simple; some basic
tops,
jeans and anything in black. It is best to roll your clothes to save space. Bring along some books too.
Thailand, the land of a thousand smiles, was the first country I travelled to. The people were friendly and helpful.
Food was cheap and fabulous. I stayed in hostels and travelled mostly by bus.
From Thailand I made my journey to Vietnam. I fell in love with the country’s beauty, people and food. I was
captivated by the beaches and islands, especially Halong Bay. The sounds and smells of the streets in Ho Chi Minh
City were tantalising. The food in Vietnam has a strong French influence. A cup of hot Vietnamese coffee with
French croissant for breakfast was incredible.
Two wonderful months of walking, hitching rides and staying in cheap hostels has made me see a different
perspective of travelling. It is not all about swimming pools and luxurious rooms but rather savouring cuisines,
witnessing and appreciating nature. I will definitely visit other countries next year.

Part 3
You will hear five short extracts in which teenagers are talking about environmental issues affecting the earth. For
questions 16 to 20, choose from the list (A to G) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are two
extra letters which you do not need to use.
You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

In these recent years, the have been many environmental issues that affect the earth, some of which are man made.
Let’s listen to what these teenagers have to say about this.

Speaker 1 : In my opinion, I think deforestation is the main factor that affects our earth. When irresponsible
humans cut down the trees in the jungle, our oxygen will be lessened and living things are affected by
it.

Speaker 2 : Seriously, I believe that pollution is the main culprit in affecting Mother Earth. For example, air
pollution affects the quality of air and thus it will affect our health. When the Air Pollution Index
(API) is bad, it will eventually affect earth.

Speaker 3 : Frankly speaking, I think that loss of biodiversity is the main environmental issue that is affecting our
earth. When there is an imbalance in the ecosystem due to the loss of biodiversity, our flora and fauna
will be badly affected.

Speaker 4 : Overpopulation! In my opinion, where there is an overpopulation problem in a city, the crowded
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population will affect our earth because of too much carbon that is produced. More humans will mean
more transportation is needed and this could destroy our earth at a faster speed.

Speaker 5 : I am of the opinion that global warming is the main environmental issue that is affecting our earth.
Global warming increases global temperature leading to ice melting in the Arctic and Antarctica. As a
result, the water level will rise and floods will occur.
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Part 4
You will hear a student, Johan, talking about his experience winning a writing
competition. For questions 21 to 30, fill in the missing information in each numbered
space.
Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each space.
You will hear the interview twice. Answer all the questions.

Alisa : Hi, Johan. How are you?

Johan : Hi, Alisa. I’m good.
Alisa : I’m glad to hear that. Thank you for agreeing to have this interview for the school magazine.
Johan : Thank you for having me.
Alisa : Firstly, congratulations on winning the gold medal in the National Teen Writing Award. You have brought
fame to the school. How did you find out about the writing contest?
Johan : Thank you. Well, I got to know about it from our English teacher, Miss Julie. At first she just gave an essay
topic for my class to write and she said she’d give a prize for the best three essays.
Alisa : I guess your essay was among the three best essays?
Johan : My essay was not in the list at all. My classmates were shocked because they knew that I always do well
in essay writing. After announcing the winners, Miss Julie asked all of them to meet her, and wanted me
to be there too. Of course I was sad that I didn’t win, but I was feeling more anxious about seeing her. So,
after school that day all of us went to see her. She told the four of us about the essay writing contest and
wanted me to take part although I was not the top three in the class essay writing contest. I told her that I
had no confidence but she said she’d guide me. After much persuasion, I agreed. For the next five days I
stayed back in school for one hour to amend and reword the essay. I learned so much throughout the five
days. Miss Julie gave a few pointers on how to make my essay more interesting. You know, Alisa, for the
first time in my schooling years I finally understood how a thesaurus works. It really helped me find
synonyms to words that I had been using frequently and repeatedly. Miss Julie said it would be boring to
read the same words over and over again, and furthermore it would reflect on my limited vocabulary. I
was so glad for the thesaurus.
Alisa : That’s interesting.
Johan : Another tip that Miss Julie shared was to not be afraid to be creative in writing. She advised me to use
different types of sentences in my essay and to avoid writing long sentences all the time. She also told me
to insert quotes, idioms, metaphors, similes and other figurative expressions to engage the readers. I
followed all these useful tips and refined my essay. Miss Julie was very happy with it and submitted all
the four essays.
Alisa : When did you get the results of the contest?
Johan : Three months after the closing date, ten essays were shortlisted for the top three prizes, and I was notified
by an email from the organiser that my essay was one of them. All those shortlisted were interviewed by
the organiser via Zoom following a schedule given before the winner was announced. A fortnight after
that, I received another email informing me that I won the gold medal.
Alisa : What was your reaction when you received the news?
Johan : I was dumbfounded of course. It took me a while to absorb the news and then I told my parents.
Immediately after that I called Miss Julie to tell her the unexpected and wonderful news and to
thank her. I am really grateful to Miss Julie for her guidance, patience and time. I would not have
won without her continuous support.
Alisa : This is so inspiring. I hope your success will motivate others to follow suit. Congratulations again.

MODEL TEST 2
Part 1
1 My mother is a single parent. I have never met my dad who passed away in an accident when my mother was
pregnant with me. My mum works hard to provide for me. She understands it’s not easy for me to grow up
without a father figure, hence she is always there for me, and makes sure to fulfil my emotional needs.
2 I think extreme sports should be banned because it may result in injuries or even death. I believe that human
life is more important than the momentary joys or thrills provided by these sports. Most of the time, the
participants who engage in these extreme sports are not fully aware of the danger and consequences. They
engage in these sports out of curiosity or for fun. A ban on extreme sports will certainly prevent them from
indulging in such activities.
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 3 One of the risks for beginners doing yoga at home is that you are more likely to injure yourself. In a class, the
teacher can spot if your position is out of alignment. If you practise at home, the last thing you want is to start
incorrectly or worse, get an injury from doing yoga poses incorrectly. So, it is critical that you go slow and
always make sure you are comfortable. Pause to catch your breath whenever you need to! I recommend
creating a relaxing space at home to use as a dedicated yoga room.
4 I have just opened a new shop. Business is slow, so I have to figure out how I can attract more customers to
my shop. Inviting the locals to a launch party seems like the best way to attract customers, but I do not have a
budget for that. I’m not sure if radio advertising will be effective because I do not intend to advertise my
business nationwide. I believe that the Internet is the way forward. Besides, it doesn’t cost much to launch a
Facebook page. Until I have enough budget to organise a launch party, my best bet is the Internet.
5 I work as a computer hacker. Please don’t be quick to judge me. In reality, the job of a computer hacker is
important when used for good. My hacking skills help companies to test their software to make sure that it is
secure. Also called white hat hackers, ethical computer experts like myself are paid to legally break into a
company's network to find weaknesses, to help prevent real hackers from accessing it later on. The skills of
white hat hackers are important in a world where technology runs huge organisations. To be hired, I must have
at least a college degree.
6 My recent visit to an animal sanctuary was awesome! It is a sanctuary for wild animals that can’t be released to
the wild. I had a golden opportunity to get up close and personal with exotic animals. The tour was super
informative and it was so fun to interact with animals so closely. Of all the animals, my experience with Supi
the wolf was by far the best, followed by Popir the sloth. It is good to see that the caregivers truly care about
the animals, and work hard to make sure they are well taken care of. Carlos, our guide was knowledgeable and
really patient with us. I enjoyed the experience tremendously.
7 Eating fried insects is normal in Thailand. Insects are low in calorie, high in protein and extremely nutritious.
The bamboo worm is the most basic insect snack and it can be easily found at almost every street food market
in Thailand. The taste and texture of these worms can be compared to a small crunchy corn puff snack with a
bit of saltiness. Fried crickets looked like tiny grasshoppers, but they taste very different. These fried insects
are crunchy and have a unique taste like a popcorn and nut. Silkworms have a soft shell that is crispy after
frying. The texture is a bit like tofu and has a taste of herbs because they are usually fried with kaffir leaves.
Silkworms are perfect to eat with soy sauce and pepper.

Part 2
You will hear Ashley talking about music. For questions 8 to 15, circle the correct answer (A, B, or C). You will
hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

Music is an inseparable part of our life. With all the variety of its forms, it influences people of all ages and
social groups. Music has a powerful effect on teenagers, their emotions, their perception of the world, themselves
and their peers. It can motivate adolescents, inspire them or help them to calm down and relax.
Some music contains destructive ideas that contribute to the glamorisation of drugs and alcohol abuse, suicide
and violence. Various studies have proven that adolescents, teen boys in particular, who watch a lot of hip-hop, rap,
heavy metal or hard rock music videos featuring violence acts, sex, and/or substance use, are more likely to behave
aggressively towards people around them, especially women. Some may even try drugs or alcohol because their
favourite songs keep glamorising it, or the singers themselves use and abuse substances in real life.
Of course, music is not all bad. Classical music improves teens’ concentration and verbal abilities. Teens who
are given classical music training show better verbal memory than their peers. Also, teens who learn to play
acoustic instruments, gain more self-esteem. Playing instruments appears to be especially helpful for those who are
diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Furthermore, quiet background music may help some teens to concentrate and block unwanted distractions
while doing their homework. This doesn’t work for all teens, but for those who find it helpful, they should opt for
instrumental music over music with lyrics.
Lastly, listening to pleasing and soothing music promotes tranquillity and decreases anxiety. It improves one’s
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You will hear five short extracts in which teenagers are talking about bullying. For questions 16 to 20, choose from
the list (A to G) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are two extra letters which you do not
need to use. You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.
Speaker 1 : I have been a victim of cyberbullying. I innocently posted pictures of my activities and travels, not
expecting to be bombarded with comments. People left nasty remarks in the comment section which
affected me emotionally. The problem is, I did not even know these people. Things got better after I
changed my privacy setting.
Speaker 2 : Bullies are actually people who come from broken or dysfunctional families. They did not have a
proper upbringing and hence lack parental attention and guidance. They may also bully others
because they themselves had been victims of bullying.
Speaker 3 : We should never tolerate or turn a blind eye to bullying incidents that happen in front of us. I would
not hesitate to stand up for a bullied victim. Of course, I would not take unnecessary risks that would
endanger my own safety. If I am not in a position to confront the bully, I would report the incident
right away and get the necessary help.
Speaker 4 : Some people reason that actions such as teasing and insulting someone are harmless. The truth is,
using insulting or demeaning words to mock, embarrass and insult another person is considered
verbal bullying. Verbal bullying can affect the victim negatively. Victims of verbal abuse usually have
low self- esteem and confidence.
Speaker 5 : Someone I knew suffered years of bullying during his school days. He attended a boarding school and
stayed in a hostel where the bullying took place. He bottled up his feelings and became depressed.
His depression was so severe that he eventually gave up on life and committed suicide as he thought
that death was the only way to end his misery.

Part 4
You will hear an athlete, Ambrose, talking to a journalist. For questions 21 to 30, fill in the missing information in each
numbered space.
Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each space. You will hear the interview twice. Answer all the questions.

Journalist : Congratulations on your recent accomplishment. How does it feel to win the coveted title of
International Sportsman of the Year?
Ambrose : It feels surreal! It took a while to sink in. I’m elated and honoured to be awarded this title. I believe the
other nominees were equally talented.
Journalist : Can you talk about your journey and what has helped you to come so far?
Ambrose : The journey hasn’t been a smooth one. It was definitely not one without obstacles. Determination, grit
and perseverance have helped me come this far. I must admit that I couldn’t have done it alone.
Journalist : To whom do you want to share your success with?
Ambrose : I want to share this with my fellow Malaysians. I hope to unite Malaysians through sports. I would also
like to take this opportunity to thank my family for the sacrifices they have made to support me
through all the challenging times. Also, I wouldn’t have made it without the guidance from my coach
who has been immensely patient with me. He motivated me to reach greater heights, while reminding
me to stay humble. I also want to thank the National Sports Council for believing in me and the
sponsors for acknowledging my potential.

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4 is reading
CHAPTER 1
Language Awareness, The Basics 5 are cooking

Articles Practice 3
1 called
Practice 2 eaten
1 the; a
2 the; the 3 saw
3 the 4 went
4 an; the 5 sweep
5 the 6 sing
6 an; the 7 swam
7 a; the 8 taught
8 an; the 9 fly
9 an; an 10 sell
10 the 11 came
12 put
13 hit
Pronouns
Practice 1 Practice 4
1 He 1 have known
2 her 2 is known
3 They 3 have given
4 it 4 was given
5 them 5 have been
6 was taught
Practice 2 7 has taken
1 his 8 took
2 my; yours 9 have written
3 mine 10 sent
4 theirs
5 your
Conjunctions
Practice 3 Practice
1 herself 1 B 5 C
2 yourselves 2 C 6 D
3 I; my; We our 3 B 7 D
4 A 8 A
Tenses
CHAPTER 2
Practice 1 Language Awareness in Use
1 cooks
2 complete
Articles
3 walks
4 went 1 A 4 C
5 slept 2 C 5 A
6 saw 3 C 6 D
7 knew
8 buys
Pronouns
9 sang
10 met; fell 1 A 7 A
2 C 8 A
Practice 2 3 C 9 D
1 is watching 4 D 10 C
2 talk 5 A 11 C
3 attend 6 B 12 A
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1 C 6B 7 I could not understand the tourists yet they kept talking to me.
2C 7A Practice 4
8 He is thinking of travelling to India or Ceylon.
3B 8A 1A 5A
4D 9B 2C 6B
5C 10 C 3B 7D
4C 8B

CHAPTER 3 Practice 5
Vocabulary Enrichment
Student’s own answers
Practice 1
1 adorable; warm Practice 6
2 long 1 C 5 A
3 weak 2 A 6 C
4 imported 3 D 7 B
5 hungry 4 B 8 A

Practice 2 Practice 7
Student’s own answers 1 however
2 for example
Practice 3 3 First
1 bright 4 Then/Next
2 peaceful 5 eventually
3 old 6 In short/Therefore/As such
4 beautiful
5 interesting Practice 8
Student’s own answer
Practice 4
1 environment
2 than CHAPTER 5
Reading Paper Parts (I)
3 tomatoes
4 tomorrow
5 recommend Short Texts
6 receipt
7 accommodation Practice 1
1C 5 A
8 weather 2B 6 C
9 restaurant 3B 7 B
10 until B
4C 8

Practice 2
CHAPTER 4
Basic Writing 1C 5 C
2A 6 A
Practice 1
3C 7 B
Student’s own answers
4B 8 B
Practice 2
1 The results will be out in a few weeks’ time. Cloze Text
2 My mother bakes fruit cakes for Christmas.
3 My brother obtained his degree from University Putra Practice 1
Malaysia. 1 A 6 A
4 Nobody likes to be scolded in front of others. 2 C 7 B
5 Shamsul kicked the ball into the goal. 3 C 8 C
4 B 9 B
Practice 3 5 D 10 A
1 Tomorrow is a holiday and/so we plan to go swimming.
2 Samy and Ravi liked Lalitha. Practice 2
3 He behaves like a baby although he is already a 1A 6 D
twenty- year-old adult. 2D 7 A
4 The boy did not like broccoli but he ate it anyway. 3C 8 A
5 She did not want to buy the pink blouse nor the blue 4A 9 D
blouse. 5C 10 C
6 The chicken curry is delicious but spicy.
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CHAPTER skills. To write a good essay one needs more practice and
6
guidance. So, your school holidays will be well spent.
Reading Comprehension I hope you will make up your mind soon. Take care and
goodbye.
Practice 1
D 5 A
1 Joanne
2 C 6 C
3 A 7 A
4 C 8 B Practice 2
Sample answer
Practice 2 Dear Ahmad,
1 D 5 C
2 B 6 A I would suggest a floral theme for the Mother’s Day
party.
3 B 7 D No doubt that purple is her favourite colour, but flowers
4 C 8 D would melt her heart. However, balloons are out of the
question. Do you remember the prank you played on her last
year? Putting a rubber spider in the balloon was not a great
Gapped Text idea. She’s been wary of balloons ever since.
Practice 1 Hence, the flower theme would be the best. You can start
1 C 4 E ordering the flowers now, probably in shades of purple. That
2 H 5 B would definitely make her day.
3 A 6 G Do update me on the preparations. Bye!

Practice 2 Your sister,

1 G 4 F Aileen
2 E 5 A (95 words)
3 D 6 C
PART 2: GUIDED WRITING
Information Transfer Practice 1
Practice 1 Sample answer
1 C 5 difficulties Travelling with family is something fun to do together.
2 B 6 react I always look forward to it. After careful thought and brief
3 F 7 hardships research, I have decided that the best vacation place is
Melaka.
4 E 8 hesitating There are three main reasons why I have chosen
Melaka as a destination for our family trip. Firstly, there are
many
Practice 2 historical places where we can learn more about Melaka’s
1 F 5 eve history. We will remember better when we read the history
2 E 6 flying and see the historical places with our own eyes. Secondly, we
3 B 7 screen love eating Peranakan food so, Melaka will be ideal. Lastly,
4 A 8 debut Melaka is a place of relaxation. There are many types of
accommodation to choose from. We prefer a hotel because
it has something for everyone.
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7
fa Travelling with family will help me learn the value of o be
Writing Paper (I) mily relationships, how to plan a holiday itinerary and t
ready for unexpected events.
Part 1: Short Communicative Message/Email (142 words)
Practice 1
Sample answer Practice 2
Sample answer
From: joanne@ymail.com It is my grandfather’s birthday soon. This year is special
because it is his 70th birthday.
To: jingjing@yipee.com.my After discussion, my sister and I have decided to buy a
new magnifying glass for him. The reasons why we chose a
Dear Jing Jing, magnifying glass are simple. First and foremost, reading is
What a pleasant surprise! How are you? I am honoured to his favourite pastime. With the magnifying glass, he will not
be able to suggest your school holiday short course for you. struggle
Personally, I think you
you told
should and morereading the small print. He will be able to read faster
comfortably.
metake up that
an English writing
class. I remember before your level of Besides that, this special magnifying glass comes in two
proficiency for English is not that good. So, I think this is
different sizes. Our grandfather can use the bigger one at
the best time to brush up your English, especially writing
ho et
 me and he can easily slip the smaller one into his pock
when he goes out. So he can have his magnifying glass on Planning and budgeting is the key to make my ideal
the go and he can read anytime, anywhere. career a reality. I have to study and finish my tertiary level
Lastly, a magnifying glass is not a common gift but it education first. Very likely I will get a marketing degree.
is special for him. It is important to give a gift to someone Then, using my savings, I plan to open a balloon shop in the
we adore to show how much we care about the person. Klang Valley. The reason for this location is the population
(158 words) here. I can get more customers in big cities. I believe that
‘actions speak louder than words’. Therefore, I have to work
towards my ideal career. One day, it will be a reality!
(225 words)
CHAPTER 8
Writing Paper (II)
Review
Article
Practice 1
Practice 1 Sample answer
Sample answer Greatest Shopping Mall
Youth Leadership Camp Greatest Shopping Mall is the new shopping mall in town.
Written by Lillian My family and I went there recently and found it comfortably
It was the annual Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) of SMK clean with a variety of conveniences. The building is
Taman Desaminium. The school prefects and class monitors illuminated with bright and colourful lights giving the whole
were excited to participate in this camp organised by the school place a fiesta-like atmosphere. It was indeed a splendid sight.
disciplinary board. The camp, which was held from 13 to 15 For its grand opening, a charity show was held on the
June, was held in school. Forty pupils and ten teachers took ground floor. Artists like Jason Morez put up dazzling and
part. outstanding performances. Whistles, cheers and thunderous
The activities that we carried out were Bridge the applause filled the air. Youngsters screamed in excitement and
Challenge, Protect Your Spaceship and Night Walk. Bridge the atmosphere was fun-filled. My 14-year-old sister, Amy,
the Challenge was mind-blowing as it tested our intelligence and I enjoyed the show while my parents were busy shopping
to solve IQ problems. The activity Protect Your Spaceship at the supermarket department.
was fun and interesting. We had to build a spaceship using Looking around, I observed many shoppers walking in
straws to hold an egg inside. The purpose was to drop the and out of the many shops doing shopping. This shopper’s
spaceship from a height of five metres without the egg paradise was jam-packed with people from all walks of life.
cracking when it landed. The Night Walk was spooky when Amy and I took the escalator to the first floor. We enjoyed
we passed by some lonely corridors in school but walking in ourselves shopping and browsing at our favourite bookstores.
a big group helped. In the shopping complex, goods for sale were systematically
I gained many benefits from this camp. I learned arranged, clearly displayed and the prices were reasonable.
about teamwork during Bridge the Challenge. My The food court is conveniently stationed on the third
teammates and I had to pull together to think of solutions floor. Feeling hungry, we decided to sit down to have hot
quickly. I also learned how to think out of the box for snacks and ice cream. The food court is definitely a not-to-
Protect Your miss place for all! You can find almost all types of cuisine
Spaceship. During the Night Walk, I learned how to trust my there. Come and shop, dine and play in this shopping mall!
teammates. You won’t regret it!
Since this camp is organised annually, I would like to (230 words)
suggest some improvements. The girls’ area should be closer
to toilets instead of them having to walk a few blocks. We Practice 2
should also have some easy but healthy food instead of Sample answer
instant noodles for lunch. Overall, the camp was a success
and everyone went home in satisfaction.
(255 words)

Practice 2 Fusion Cafe

Sample I got to know about Fusion Cafe from a Facebook friend,
answer who is a food blogger, one month ago. Within this period, I
My Ideal have already been there six times.
Career
Being an entrepreneur is my ideal career. I want to be shop, one
an expert in balloon sculpting and designing. In order needs to learn and practise twisting and turning the balloons into shapes
words, I want to open and run a balloon shop in the in order to have good business. Moreover, I believe that many people
Klang Valley. love balloons. During festivals and celebrations, party lovers will
I like to be creative and when I am making balloons for patronise my shop and buy lots of balloons from me.
my customers, I feel happy and satisfied. When I was
young, I loved to see helium balloons floating in the air.
Looking at the balloons made my day! Besides, the balloon
business is a niche business. Not anyone can open a balloon
 Fusion Cafe offers a variety of Malaysian, However, the burger which really satisfies my palate is
Eastern and Western dishes with a twist. I the beef and mushroom burger. The layers of bread, lettuce,
frequent this cafe because of its burgers. I have onions, tomatoes, beef patty, melted cheese, fried mushroom
tried different types of burgers such as the and the restaurant special sauce will surely whet your
oriental beef burger, teriyaki chicken burger, lemon appetite. The burger bun is soft and toasted to perfection. The
and herbs fish burger and black beans burger and I beef patty is juicy and the mushroom is soft and juicy. I love
like them all. the combination of the taste once I sink my teeth into the big
fat burger.
Additionally, the burger comes with two side dishes – high and low, I plucked up the courage to tell my parents!
French fries and mixed salad. The homemade fries are To my surprise, they did not scold me. My father advised
chunky and crispy. The mixed salad is so fresh. You can hear me to call the service provider to block the Sim card
the crunch in each bite. immediately.
For me, Fusion Cafe is a great family restaurant. There From this incident, I learned to be more responsible.
are a lot of choices from the menu which cater to each A mobile phone is an essential item and everyone finds
individual’s taste buds. The restaurant is cosy and the food is it convenient to have one. It is user-friendly and multi-
reasonably priced. I definitely would recommend it to my functional. It is a device useful to everyone.
friends. (260 words)
(233 words)

CHAPTER 10
Story Writing Listening Paper
Practice 1 out my book and stationery from my tote bag. It was then I realised
Sample answer that my phone was not in there! ‘Gosh! Where could it be?’ I almost
It was an awesome Teacher’s Day celebration on 18 screamed!
June. The activities that day started at about 7.30 a.m. First, I used my friend’s phone to call my own phone thinking that
we had an assembly in the school hall. The principal and all I could have dropped it nearby. But it was to no avail.
the teachers were seated on a beautifully decorated stage. I couldn’t concentrate during class and couldn’t wait for class to
The school principal gave a very encouraging speech. He end. As soon as I reached home, I quickly checked everywhere!
reminded students to study hard and develop good qualities Again, I was disappointed!
for future undertakings. He said that this is one of the ways of “Where could it be? Father will be furious with me if I lost my
showing our appreciation towards our teachers for their hard phone!” I thought to myself. After two hours of searching
work. At the end of the speech, we gave a thunderous
applause to show our appreciation and gratitude to our
teachers.
Then the Head Prefect delivered a speech. He
thanked the teachers for their endurance and compassion.
He also recited a poem entitled ‘Kasih Guru’. This was
followed
by our class parties where we had delectable food that we
had brought such as fried noodles, cakes and sandwiches.
We also sang, danced and played indoor games. I enjoyed
playing ‘Musical Chairs’. After 12 noon, some outdoor
games were played. That was the most exciting event of the
day.
Teachers and students played various interesting games like
sack race, football, throwing balloons and other relay games.
The students won most of the games. The final event was a
concert. Popular songs were rendered by some students and
traditional dances were performed by the Cultural Club. By
then, we were all tired but happy.
For me, I think Teacher’s Day is worth celebrating every
year. Teachers shoulder heavy responsibilities to educate their
students and their sacrifices are priceless.
(255 words)
Practice 2
Sample answer
That fateful day, I woke up to find my alarm clock had
stopped. I dashed into my bathroom and did a quick wash up!
Then, I rushed downstairs to the kitchen to have a quick bite
for breakfast. My father was already at the table waiting for
me. I didn’t dare to look at him as I knew I was running late.
As usual my father would send me for my Maths tuition
class at 8.00 a.m. on Saturdays. When I got to class, I took
 1 C 16 C 8 C 28 A
2 B 17 A 9 D 29 C
3 B 18 E 10 B 30 E
4 C 19 D 11 C 31 F
5 C 20 G 12 C 32 H
6 B 21 young 13 A 33 B
7 A 22 encouraged 14 D 34 F
8 C 23 cultivate 15 B 35 C
9 B 24 accompanied
Paper 2 Writing
10 C 25 build
11 A 26 biology 16 C 36 A
12 A 27 pressure 17 D 37 followers
13 A 28 pursue 18 D 38 messages
14 B 29 regretted 19 A 39 creative
15 C 30 hospital 20 A 40 techniques

Paper 1 Reading CHAPTER 11

Model Test 1
1 C 21 D Part 1
2 A 22 C Sample answer
3 A 23 D Hi,
4 C 24 A
5 C 25 B All the gadgets are on his wish list but, since he’s going to
6 A 26 B further his studies abroad next month, the smartphone
7 B 27 D would
be the best choice. Question 4
It would be useful for him as a university student.
Sample
Besides, he could make video calls if he misses us, or if we Pearl of the Orient
answer
miss him.
What’s more, he told me that he wanted to buy a new classroom which makes me feel comfortable when I’m at school.
phone as his phone is not functioning well. I hope my My ideal classroom should have air conditioning, an interactive
suggestion is helpful. board and internet access. Due to Malaysia’s hot weather, having an air
See you next week. conditioner would reduce the humidity and discomfort. Having an
interactive board and internet access could aid students and teachers in
Part 2 the learning and teaching process. Imagine how fun learning would be.
Sample answer Besides that, I would like to have new desks and chairs.
Nowadays, internet access is no more a luxury but a The damaged notice board in the classroom needs to be replaced as
necessity in our everyday lives. For students, the internet well. There are a lot of holes on the board, so my classmates and I
is important for them to get information related to cannot post notices and messages. I would recommend a 21st century
examinations, like examination results and also for their furniture upgrade, for example flexible desks and chairs that you can
studies. easily move to suit the activities or lessons on that day. I think it
As for me, I use the internet to do research and to relearn would be awesome to have them in my classroom.
the topics taught in school. There are many interesting With the furniture upgrade and improved facilities, my
documentaries and videos related to the topics I learn at classmates and I can decorate the room beautifully. My
school that I can watch or download for free. This helps me classroom would have a reading corner and maybe a few lazy chairs
to have a better understanding of these topics. for us to relax in.
The best time for me to use the internet is at night In closing, this is what my ideal classroom would be like. I know
when my parents are at home so that I can ask for their it is impossible to achieve, but I hope one day it will become a reality.
assistance when I cannot find the information I want.
Furthermore, they are in the know as to which websites I
go to and understand the purpose I surf the internet.
In conclusion, the internet is important to students as one
of the mediums for studying and not solely for leisure.

Part 3
Question 3
Sample answer
My Ideal Classroom
School is said to be a second home to students. For me,
school is definitely my second home. Apart from the usual
school hours, I have to attend extra classes and co-curricular
activities in the afternoon. Therefore, I dream of having a
 Penang is one of the most fascinating states Question 5
which I had the opportunity to visit during the last Sample answer
school holidays. It was my fifth visit to Penang, yet The day had arrived! On that awesome day, Mr Dominic
there were still so many things Lester accompanied twenty of us on our class excursion to the
to do and places to visit. And of course, a variety of famous seaside. We chartered an air-conditioned bus. Everybody
mouth- watering food to eat. was in high spirits as we boarded the bus.
In Penang, there are many touristy places like On the bus, we sang merry tunes of popular medleys
Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si Temple, and Gurney while Lester strummed away on his guitar with some
Drive. The most enjoyable place I visited on this students. Excitement filled our hearts and everyone was in a
trip was the Made In Penang Interactive Museum happy mood. After some time, we finally arrived at the
located at Weld Quay, Georgetown. seaside.
Made in Penang Interactive Museum displays Bouncing with excitement and enthusiasm, we scrambled out
interesting 3D artwork. For example, there is a of the bus and rushed for the sand. A cool breeze brushed past
picture of a huge 3D snake slithering out from the our cheeks, the sound of waves lapping the rocks and birds
frame of the Snake Temple picture. chirping on the branches of trees could be heard everywhere.
This unconventional and impressive museum We built sandcastles of different shapes and sizes, snapped
allows visitors to touch and get close to the numerous picturesque views of collected seashells and cute
artwork. My family and I had great fun taking diminutive pebbles that were scattered on the seashore. We
pictures here. thoroughly enjoyed the sunshine.
Another beautiful place that I highly recommend Of course, the lure of the greenish-blue water made us
visiting is the Batu Ferringhi Beach which is about change into our swimming costumes and we swam to our
11 kilometres from the city centre. It is a popular hearts’ content. We had a whale of time in the crystal-clear sea
destination for local and foreign tourists alike. My water. During these exciting hours of fun and joy, we hardly
family and I will head to the beach every time we noticed that the day was slipping away. We had to bid farewell
are in Penang. If you love water sport activities, like to the wonderful place which had provided us with so much
jet skiing and parasailing, this is the best place for fun and pleasure.
you. During this excursion, we learned about team spirit to set
To end, Penang is a wonderful place to spend up and clean up the picnic spot. Living in a community is a
your holidays. If you are planning for a holiday, do skill to be learned and upskilled too. So going for an outing or
include Penang in your list. You will undoubtedly an excursion will be a way for us to learn it well.
enjoy your time spent there.
8 B 28 C
Paper 4 Listening 9 B 29 E
1 C 16 C 10 D 30 B
2 C 17 F 11 A 31 H
3 C 18 E 12 B 32 D
4 A 19 D 13 C 33 F
5 B 20 B 14 C 34 A
6 B 21 confidence 15 D 35 D
7 C 22 guide 16 D 36 C
8 A 23 reword 17 B 37 convenient
9 C 24 pointers 18 D 38 subscribe
10 B 25 repeatedly 19 D 39 navigate
20 A 40 necessity
Paper 2 Writing
11 A 26 avoid
Part 1
12 B 27 expressions
Sample answer
13 C 28 tips
Dear Darchana,
14 A 29 shortlisted
Hi, I am glad that you wrote to me.
15 B 30 fortnight I remember you always wanted to be a DJ when you were young.
CHAPTER 12 Since you like to talk and love to be in the limelight,
Model Test 2
I think studying mass communication is the best option for you. You
can continue mingling with more people and talk to them over the
radio. In addition, you like listening to songs,
Paper 1 Reading I think you will enjoy choosing the numbers for the radio station.
1 C 21 B Do tell me what you decide. Take care and
2 A 22 D goodbye.
3 B 23 A Your cousin, Junan
4 B 24 C
5 B 25 B
6 A 26 D
7 A 27 F
Part 2 lines. This wall will be the prefects’ ‘Wall
Sample answer of Fame’. Pictures of the head prefects since the school was
Class field trips are something that we established will be hung. The picture frames will be labelled
always look forward to. This year, our class with their names and the year they were elected head prefect.
teacher appointed me as the person-in-charge One of the corners will be the ‘Magic Potion’ corner.
of the trip. After discussion with my There will be a computer for the prefects to use and a
classmates, we have decided to visit a bookshelf to place important files. Additionally, there will be
chocolate factory. wifi facility to aid the prefects and the teacher advisors to do
The reasons for this choice are simple. Firstly, their work or key in data online.
we wanted to know the processes involved in Furthermore, a colour printer and stationery will be
making chocolates. We wanted to know and learn supplied. The pens and pencils will be arranged neatly in
the processes. Besides that, the chocolate factory is pen holders made from recycled items, such as glass jars or
just 45 minutes from our school. We tin cans. I will help to draw and paint a few characters from
can charter a bus there without spending a lot of Harry Potter on the jars and tins. These pen-holders are then
money on transportation. Moreover, we can buy put on a ‘Wizards and Witches’ work table, which will be in
some chocolates at the chocolate outlet there. The the middle of the room.
price will be affordable for us. In conclusion, my ideal prefect room is a Harry Potter-
Going for any class trip is purposeful. In my themed room. His magical aura will inspire the prefects to
opinion, we can learn a lot from the trip. We will give their best in carrying out their daily duties.
not only learn the ways to produce chocolates but
also some social skills. It will be Question 4
a time for us to get together and enjoy Sample answer
ourselves. It is also a time we spend with our The Maze Runner
teachers. It will be an enjoyable yet educational The Maze Runner is an amazing book about a futuristic
trip for the year. adventure. It was written by James Dashner. The setting of
this story takes place in the distant future. It begins with a
Part 3 group of teenagers being teleported into an enormous stone
Question 3 maze.
Sample answer In other words, they are mysteriously trapped there. None of
My Ideal School Prefects’ Room them has a single clue of what happened but they know they
Being a Harry Potter fan, I always dream of must do something to get out of there.
having the prefects’ room decorated with a Harry The problems that they face are the maze doors that close
Potter theme. The wall is painted white, except for every evening and some horrible monsters that roam freely
a wall which is painted in yellow and red vertical and kill anyone at night if they are still in the maze. Thomas,
the main character who teams up with a few brave teenagers,
goes into the maze to map the place. They have to come raindrops, I saw a small figure in the middle of the road. I wiped the
out from the maze before the door closes in the evening. blurry window with the sleeve of my jacket so that I could clearly see
Slowly, they solve the puzzle of the maze with some what it was. I could not believe it! It was
challenges. a puppy! It was scared as there were cars whizzing past all around
The book is worth a read and it is suitable for teenagers. it.
I learned some values from the main character. He taught me
to be calm when we are faced with troubles and challenges.
Always think of a way out and be wise in making decisions.
The plot of the story is interesting and can sustain the interest
of the reader. It is a post-apocalyptic teen-novel that engages
readers as it is full of action too. The story revolves around
nature, life and humanity. Go to the nearest bookstore to get a
copy for yourself. Or you can buy an e-book via the Internet
too.

Question 5
Sample answer
A Memorable Day
The most memorable day in my life is the day when I
met my best friend. I still remember that day vividly. It was a
Wednesday. I was walking home from school when suddenly
I felt tiny drops of water on my face. It was starting to
drizzle. I quickened my pace but the rain was getting
heavier. So,
I decided to stop at a small cafe about one kilometre
from my house. I ordered iced tea and sat in a corner
facing the window to watch the rain.
While sipping the tea and enjoying the sound of
 Without haste, I ran to rescue the shaken
puppy. I did not care about the rain anymore,
and ran back home.
Straight into the kitchen, I grabbed an old towel
and dried the puppy. To make it warm, I put it near
the fridge. The next day my mother and I put up
posters with the puppy’s picture everywhere. After
two weeks of waiting, I adopted the puppy. That
was two years ago, and the puppy had been with me
ever since. Buddy is my best friend forever and that
Wednesday was a special day for us.

1 A 16 C Paper 4 Listening
2 C 17 G
3 A 18 A
4 C 19 E
5 A 20 F
6 C 21 title
7 C 22 honoured
8 A 23 nominees
9 C 24 obstacles
10 C 25 perseverance
11 A 26 unite
12 C 27 sacrifices
13 B 28 guidance
14 B 29 humble
15 A 30 potential