Section A

Questions 1-30 are followed by four possible answers. Choose the best answers from the options A, B, C and
D.

Questions 1-10 are based on the information given.

GARDEN PEAS
NO ADMISSION FOR AGES KEEP FROZEN
BELOW EIGTHTEEN RM 4.90

1. The notice above tells us that you cannot enter 4. The peas should be kept
if you are A in a tin
A underage B in the freezer

B handicapped C in the cupboard

C illiterate D in a dry, cool place
D clumsy

SPCA, Kuala Lumpur, will be having a

Sitiawan: Heavy floods affected this town after three blood donation campaign, organ
days of continuous downpour. Approximately 500 donation drive, fund raising campaign
residents from town centre were evacuated to higher
and crime prevention seminar at the
grounds. Rescuing teams used motorboats to transport
SPCA head office in Petaling Jaya
flood victims to community halls and schools for
between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.
temporary accommodation until further notice.

2. From the news report above why were the people 5. How many programmes are there at the
evacuated? SPCA head office?
A Due to a fierce sandstorm A Two
B Due to a lightning strike B Three
C Due to a fierce typhoon C Four
D Due to a heavy flood D Five

Seremban 50 km
ENTRANCE
Kota 88 km RM2.00
Tampin 101 km No charges after 7.00 p.m.
Rembau 72 km

3. Which of the following is the furthest destination? 6. Customers enjoy free parking
A Rembau A after seven o’clock
B Kota B before seven o’clock
C Seremban C in the afternoon
D Tampin D on Sunday after seven o’clock
 CLUELESS ABOUT FASHION? Great warehouse sale of the year
As a professional, do you have problem Direct from various manufacturer.
buying the right attire for yourself? If you
think you have a problem, meet us at Dressing Cheaper than normal market price.
Consultant Sdn Bhd- the leading house of
There are about 600 items for your selection
fashion in town. We will advise you on the
right clothes to wear.

7. What does Dressing Consultant offer?
A Consultation service to anyone who has dressing
problem.
B Consultation to lawyers, doctors and other
professionals on the right attire.
C Make up service to people who have problems
dressing up decently.
D Clothing of different fashion.
9. Based on the advertisement above, which
statement is true?
A The prices of goods sold here are lower
than normal market value.
B The choices of the goods here are limited.
C The goods sold here are going to expire
soon.
D The goods sold here are all second-hand.

BILLY’S PLACE

Drive-in
!
8. What does drive-in mean?
A The ‘Billy’s Place’ is on sale. 10 The sign means
B ‘Billy’s Place’ is a place for drivers to try out their A rest area
skills. B no entry
C Customers are able to obtain services at the drive-in C welcome
counter. D caution
D The vehicle can drive in here to go to another place.
Questions 11-18 are based on the following text.

The history of Malaysia is full of many interesting personalities. Among the ____________ (11) of this
history is Loke Yew. Born ______________ (12) China in 1847, he migrated to this land when he
____________ (13) only a small boy. He first landed in Singapore but travelled by road to Larut. There, he
worked as a shop assistant before venturing into tin mining. ____________ (14) he soon become a boss, the
humble man often worked very hard with his workers through the muddy waters and the swamps.

After making himself rich in Larut, he shifted to Kuala Lumpur. Here he prospered and had many
interests ______________ (15) from tin mining. One of his strengths was his ability to adapt to harsh conditions
and to make it under these difficult conditions which deserved great praise. He was a successful man who
bought motorcars when ordinary people have travelled by bullock carts during his time.

As he became more and more ______________ (16), he contributed to many charitable organizations,
schools and hospitals. In contrast to his generous gestures, he was a very simple man inwardly. He believed that
money was a ___________ (17) of achieving healthy ambitions and not a means of a__________ (18) lifestyle.

11. A pioneering B pioneers C pioneered D pioneer

12. A at B on C in D near
13. A is B has C was D were
14. A But B Even C Though D Although
15. A apart B part C impart D depart
16. A succeeded B success C succession D successful
17. A means B meant C purpose D aim
18. A thrifty B lavish C extra D generous

Questions 19-21
Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

Hanim : I’m sorry. I’m late. My car broke down (19) this morning. What a bad luck! I had to pull over to the
roadside and called the mechanic. He took a long time to come as the road was congested.
Maria : It’s all right. Have you got it fixed then?
Hanim: It’s at the workshop now. The repairs are going to cost me a bomb! Anyway, did you find out who
broke into (20) your house last night?
Maria : No. the police are looking into (21) it. Hopefully the can catch the culprits.

19. broke down 21. looking into

A stopped crying A checking
B stopped moving B analysing
C stopped working C researching
D continued working D investigating
20. broke into
A entered quietly
B entered by force
C entered by breaking
D entered with permission