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ENGLISH Paper 1 October 2011 1 Hour SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN SULTAN BADLISHAH

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN PENGGAL 2 2011 ENGLISH FORM 2 PAPER 1

(1 HOUR) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. This paper consists of five sections with 40 questions. 2. Answer all the questions. 3. You are advised to spend 10 minutes on Section A, 10 minutes on Section B, 10 minutes on Section C, 10 minutes on Section D and 20 minutes on Section E.

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SULIT SECTION A Questions 1-10 are based o the information given.

1.

DETOUR

You will most probably find this sign A. On a train B. At a bus stop C. At a taxi stand D. Along the road 2.
To make poached eggs for a crowd, cook eggs ahead of time, slightly undercooking them. Slide them into a large bowl of cold water. When ready to be served, immerse in barely simmering water for 1 to 2 minutes.

The word poached implies that the eggs were A. Boiled in boiling water B. Deep fried in a large pan of hot oil C. Cooked in liquid below boiling point D. Scrambled in a large bowl of cold water

3.
Alias: Hi, Ron! Aren t you going to the English Day Camp? I will not miss it for the world! Good. I have been looking forward to have some fun.

Ron: Alias:

Based on the dialogue, we know that Ron is... A. organizing the camp B. definitely joining the camp C. inviting Alias to join the camp D. not interested in joining the camp

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Topic

Stress Management
Speaker

Dr. Adrian Moon

Date

28 February 2011
Time

2.00pm-4.30pm

Free hot beverages provided

Which of the following statements is true about the notice below? A. B. C. D.
5. EARLY BIRDS GET A

Adrian Moon is a person who has stress The talk is targeted for managers with stress Participants must pay for the hot drinks served The duration of the talk is two and half hours

25%

DISCOUNT!!!

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ENROL NOW!!!!

The advertisement tells us A. You can enrol anytime B. Only birds get a discount C. You can enrol in the morning D. Those that enrol early pay less 6.
Dear Salwah, I left early today because we have to attend an interview. You will have to man the store alone today. Please check the balance in the counter before you start work. I will be back by 6 pm. Harish.

What did Harish ask Salwah to do? A. Behave like a man for that day. B. Check if the machine balances well C. Count the stock and close the store early D. Take care of the sales by her until he returns.
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SULIT 7. HEALTH % of population using improved drinking-water sources, 2006 urban % of population using improved drinking-water sources, 2006 rural % of population using improved sanitation facilities 2006 total % of population using improved sanitation facilities 2006 urban % 100 96 94 95

Which of the following is NOT true? A. B. C. D. Everyone in the urban area enjoy clean water. Sanitation facilities still need some improvement. Everyone in the rural area does not enjoy clean water. Sanitation facilities in the urban are totally improved.

8.

Clean up will be

very tough job

We can conclude from the headline that ... A. B. C. D. The area is very clean The area is extremely dirty No one wants to do the cleaning There are no workers to do tough jobs

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Harvind: Liyana has just told me that you have been won the art competition. No, that s not true. It is Sarimah who has actually won the competition. I can t believe it! You are the best in art. I think Sarimah did better the time.

Sanjay:

Harvind: Sanjay:

From the dialogue, we know that Sanjay is A. Good in art B. Not doing well C. The best student D. Very disappointed

10.

SCRATCH and WIN COUPON

Valid with RM50 purchase

Which of the following statements is true? A. B. C. D. The coupon is sold for RM50 You may win more than RM50 If you scratch this section you will win RM50 When you spend RM50, you may use the coupon.

SULIT SECTION B Question 11- 18 are based on the following text. Tarantulas give some people the creeps because of their large, hairy bodies and legs. But these spiders ____ (11) harmless to humans (except for a painful bite), and their mild venom is weaker than a typical bees. Among arachnid enthusiast, these spiders have ____ (12) popular pets. Tarantulas periodically ____ (13) their external skeletons in a process called molting. There are hundreds of tarantula species found in most of the ____ (14) tropical, subtropical, and arid regions. They vary ____ (15) colour and behaviour according to their specific environments. ____ (16) tarantulas are burrowers that live in the ground. Tarantulas are slow and deliberate movers, ____ (17) accomplished nocturnal predators. Insects are their main prey, but they also ____ (18) bigger game, including frogs, toads, and mice. The Skouth American bird-eating spider, as it name suggests, is even able to prey upon small birds.

11. A. is B. are 12. A. became B. become 13. A. shed B. sheds 14. A. world B. worlds 15. A. in B. of 16. A. Even though B. Moreover 17. A. but B. may 18. A. target B. targets

C. was D. were C. becomes D. becoming C. shading D. shedding C. worlds D. worlds C. about D. around C. Although D. However C. even D. although C. targeted D. targeting

SULIT SECTION C Question 19-21. Read the conversation below. Choose the best meaning for the phrases underline. Sandra : What happened? Youre late and i was worried. I thought something had happened to you. Linda : Oh... I am sorry, Sandra. I was held up (19) by the massive road blocks. I was not prepared for it. I had to take a longer route. The usual road that i take was closed due to the national day rehearsals. Sandra : You know... we need to present in fifteen minutes. Never mind- the important thing is you are here now. Linda : Dont worry. I will not walk out (20). We will do it together. I am littler jittery let me calm myself down first! Sandra : I know I can count on (21) you! You have never let me down. Thank you Linda!

19. held up A. jailed B. closed 20. walk out A. leave B. escape 21. count on A. refer B. defend

C. delayed D. surprised

C. disturb D. surrender

C. depend D. support

Question 22 - 24. Read the conversation. Choose the best meaning from the expressions underlined. Miss Goon : I am really disappointed in you. You did the same mistake more than once. I want an explanation. It is time to pull up your socks (22). Otherwise, you will be in big trouble. : Well, Miss Goon... I am not going to beat about the bush (23). I will tell you what happened. It is not my fault at all. : Thats good. Please come straight to the point (24). I dont have much time now. Do tell your story. It better be good! Otherwise you be suspended for a year from the team.

Johari Miss Goon

22. pull up your socks A. to wear long socks B. to wear the socks properly 23. beat about the bush A. to talk about the bush B. to talk around the bush 24. come straight to the point A. speak directly B. speak indirectly

C. to improve in what you are doing D. to be the best in what are you doing

C. to talk about other unnecessary things D. to talk about other students near the bush

C. speak in point form D. give important points

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SULIT Section D Questions 25- 28 are based on the following information.

: Hi Hassan, it s been a long time since we saw each other last. What have you been up to? : Hi Jalil! It s great to see you again. I ve been away on business. : Really, where did you go? : Well, first I flew to Kota Kinabalu and Kuching for two meetings. After that, I flew to Hong Kong, where I had to make a presentation at a company conference. Jalil : It sounds like you ve been busy. Hassan : Yes. I ve been very busy. It s good to be home again. What have you been doing lately? Jalil : Oh, nothing much. I ve been working in the garden these past few days. Alisah has been away for the past two weeks visiting her relatives in Batu Pahat. Hassan : I didn t know she has family in Batu Pahat. Jalil : Yes, that s right. We met at university in Kuala Lumpur. She was born in Batu Pahat and lived there until she went to college. Hassan: How long you have lived here in Kuala Lumpur? Jalil : We ve lived here for over 10 years. We moved in here in 1998 because I had a new job as a sales representative. Hassan : Have you lived in the same house since you arrived? Jalil : No, first we lived in a condo in Petaling Jaya. We moved here four years ago. We ve lived on the street for four years and they ve been the happiest years of our lives. Hassan : Yes, my wife Jamilah and I love this neighbourhood. Jalil : And how long have you lived in your house? Hassan : We ve only lived here for two years. Jalil : That s strange; it seems like you have lived here longer than that. Hassan : No, we moved here in 2006. Jalil : How time flies! Hassan : I have to agree with you on that. It seems like yesterday that i graduated from college. I can t believe I ve been working for more than 10 years! Jalil : I ve been working for more than 30 years! I m going to retire soon. Hassan : Really? You don t look a day over 40! Jalil : Thank you. You re a great neighbour! Hassan : No, really. Well, I have to get going. Work is waiting for me. Have a good day. Jalil : You, too. Glad to have you back in the neighbourhood! Jalil Hassan Jalil Hassan

25. Where has Hassan been? A. He has been away on holiday B. He has been away on vacation C. He has been away on business D. He has not been well and stayed at home 26. Which city was not a destination on his business trip? A. Kuching C. Hong Kong B. Batu Pahat D. Kota Kinabalu 27. What surprises Hassan? A. Jalils age B. Jalils wife

C. Jalils house D. Jalils garden

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SULIT 28. When did Jalil and his wife move to kuala Lumpur? A. ten years ago B. two years ago C. three years ago D. more than ten years ago

Questions 29-34 Read the speech below and choose the best answer for the questions that follow.

Educational Trip to the

Science centre
Advisor: Mr.Wee and Miss Laili
 Entertain your eyes and mind at the newly built Cineplex.  Experience the wildlife environment- as they live in their natural habitat.  Cycle the train and learn to produce productive energy.  Know your I.Q levels- I.Q tests are available.  Retreat from the scorching humidity by going to the Snow City.  Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom This outdoor conservatory boasts more than 50 different species of butterflies, from rare and endangered to the more common varieties.  You may also see how turtles lay eggs. If interested, please give your name and pay RM30.00 to Mr. Tam.
29. What is the purpose of the text? A. To inform about visit to the Science Centre B. To request payment for the visit to the Science Centre C. To ensure that the advisors are accompanying the students D. To inform the principle of the school about the planned visit 30. A Cineplex is a place to ... A. shop B. test the eyes

C. buy souvenirs D. watch a movie

31. Which one of the statements below is not a reason to visit the Science Centre? A. learn their I.Q levels by taking a test B. students will feel cool and relaxed sun bathing C. students will be able to view a robotic turtle lay eggs D. watches how wildlife really looks in their natural habitat 32. Why should the students cycle to move a small train? A. to learn about an energy producing exercise B. to have an experience on a train

C. to exercise and be healthy D. to have a lots of fun

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SULIT 33. The visitor to the Science Centre will be able to experience snow because A. they will be able make their own snow B. there is scorching hot sun that will make snow C. there is natural snow all the year around at the centre D. there is artificial snow all year around at the centre 34. Another word for endangered is A. dangerously brave B. not dangerous at all C. threatened with extinction D. threatened to be dangerous

SECTION E Questions 35 - 37. Read the poem below and choose the best answer of the poem I Wonder by Jeannie Kirby in the questions that follow. I Wonder By Jeannie Kirby I wonder why the grass is green, And why the wind is never seen? Who taught the birds to build a nest, And told the trees to take a rest? O, when the moon is not quite round, Where can the missing bit be found? Who lights the stars, when they blow out, And makes the lightning flash about? Who paint the rainbow in the sky, And hangs the fluffy clouds so high? Why is it now, do you suppose, That Dad wont tell me, if he knows? 35. What is the overall tone of the poem? A. Sad B. Anger C. Appealing D. Questioning

36. The phrase why the wind is never seen tells us that the writer is ... A. angry B. curious C. confused D. passionate 37. What does the use of the word wonder in the poem indicate? A. the reality of life B. the creation of God C. the ability of human to think D. the richness of mother nature
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SULIT Questions 38-40 are based on the extract from the short story One is One and All Alone by Nicholas Fisk.

VP went on and on describing cloning techniques so I decided to press save and listen to it all later. For now i have some serious thinking to do. Ill tell you what I was thinking. The Biolab in this ship is very big. It has to be, because biology is what this trip is all about the biology of Trion what lives in there now and what, and who, could live there in the future. At the moment the ships Biolab is deserted. It wont become busy until we reach Trion. I need to use it. I need it all to myself.

38. The word deserted means A. very busy B. dry as a desert C. not being used D. no air and water

39. Why does Trish need to use the BioLab? A. to create a clone B. she wants to play C. to investigate who is in Trion D. she will do some research on her own 40. What is VP? A. an unknown alien who has feelings B. a computer part which cannot be repaired C. a special voice printer with many features D. a special friend who is actually a voice printer

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SULIT PEPERIKSAAN PENGGAL 2. Paper 1: Answer Scheme 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. D 6. D 7. D 8. B 9. A 10. D 11. B 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. A 16. D 17. A 18. A 19. C 20. A 21. C 22. C 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. D 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. D 36. B 37. C 38. C 39. A 40. D

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