Midyear 2009 Paper 1 (bi Pmr)

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12/1 Bahasa Inggeris Kertas 1 Mei 2009 1 jam

PEJABAT PELAJARAN DAERAH BATANG PADANG PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2009 TINGKATAN TIGA

BAHASA INGGERIS Kertas 1 Satu jam

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU Arahan : 1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi lima bahagian dengan 40 soalan . 2. Jawab semua soalan. Instructions : 1. This question paper consists of five sections with 40 questions. 2. Answer all questions.

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 4 halaman bercetak.

SECTION A Questions 1 – 10 Question 1

1.

When would you call Soong’s Lorry Rental? A When you repaint your house. B When you are building a new house.

C When you intend to go for a holiday. D When you are moving to a new house.

Question 2

2

The organic soy ice-cream is good for people who do not eat the following except A milk C vegetables B eggs

Question 3

3

Mr and Mrs Gomez will take their baby to this studio to A play with other children C buy new baby clothes B learn to paint portraits D have his photo taken

Question 4

4

You can now do the following at The Datai except A eat C bowl B shop D watch movies

Question 5

5

One of the advantages of the Deshaun Dehumidifier is that it A can be washed C does not use electricity B can remove stains D can be moved around easily

Question 6

6

If you bring your classmate along, you will be entitled to a A discount C trial session B free class D free computer

Question 7

7

What kind of music do most teenagers like? A Pop B Rock

C Ballads D Alternative

Question 8

8

When we use Magic Floor, we do not need to A add water to the detergent B

C use water to remove the detergent after mopping

wash the bottle after mopping the floor

Question 9

9

The incentive for returning the passport is A a leather bag B a passport

C a phone D money

Question 10

10 Choose the statement that best explains the sign. A You cannot exceed 80 km per hour. C You can drive 90 km and below per hour. B You must be above 18 years to drive D You must drive faster than 90 km per hour.

SECTION B

Questions 11 – 18 Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from options A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blank.

I still remember the sweet aroma of cinnamon, sugar, rice and milk filling the rooms of her tiny house. As a small child, there __________ (11) nothing much better than eating a bowl of a hot rice pudding straight from the stove. My brother, sister ___________ (12) I would gobble our first serving then begged for more. Grandmother’s laughter would fill the kitchen as she ___________ (13) refilled our bowls. Today, relatives ___________ (14) my father’s side gather each December in _____________ (15) memory. We lay out a huge spread of traditional family foods like rolls, cheese, salads, olives and garlic butter. But none tastes quite as good as they did ___________ (16) Grandma made them. As dessert time approaches, everyone whispers, “Did Aunt Penelope make the Arroz con Leche?” Aunt Penelope always brings out the pudding at the very end, _____________ (17) sure everyone gets their fair share. I too have learnt to make _____________ (18) delicious pudding. Making the pudding takes time, and lots of love. 11

A B C D

is are was were

12

A B C D

so or but and

13

A B C D

sadly kindly happily fiercely

14

A B C D

on by at in

15

A B C D

she her hers herself

16

A B C D

who when what while

17

A B C D

make made makes making

18

A B C

that these those

SECTION C

Questions 19 - 21 Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. Situation A – The 3 Creative students are discussing their plans to throw a surprise party for their class teacher. Kameli a Suzi Kameli a Irfan Kameli a

:

I think we should hang the remaining balloons at that corner.

: :

Yes, they look lovely over there. Now, I don’t want anyone to mention anything to Miss Jagjeet. We must not let the cat out of the bag(19) Scout’s honour.(20) Trust me, I won’t say anything. You had better not or else I’ll be really mad at you.(21)

: :

19

let the cat out of the bag A empty the bag B let the cat go C tell the secret D don’t kill the cat

21

really mad at you A go crazy B feel sleepy C get angry D be uptight

20

Scout’s honour A Promise B Be a scout C Tell no lie D Always be good

Questions 22-24 Read the conversation in Situation B and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. Situation B: Yee Von is watching her grandmother make a traditional dish. Yee Von Grandmother

: :

Yee Von

:

Grandmother

:

Grandma, what’s that you are making? It’s called mee hoon ke. It’s a traditional Hokkien meal. Very few people make it these days. They’d rather dine out (22) when it comes to this dish because it is time consuming to make. Here, Grandma……let me give you a hand(23) with the washing up. I know you’d never let me interfere with the cooking! I do feel a bit worn out(24). Thanks for offering to wash up.

22

dine out A go home B eat in the porch C eat in a restaurant D have a dinner at home

24

a bit worn out A a little tired B quite irritated C rather annoyed

23

give you a hand A remove your arm B assist everyone C offer advice D help you

D very uncomfortable SECTION D Questions 25-28 Study the advertisement below and choose the best answer for the questions that follow.

HOLIDAY INN RESORT PENANG Incredible Deal RM 120 nett per room per night For a limited time only! In the heart of Batu Feringhi One night’s accommodation in a standard Ocean Tower Hillview room *Free breakfast Terms and condition apply Applicable to Malaysian and Singaporean residents and citizens only This offer is valid until 12 June 2009 For reservations, please call : Holiday Inn Resort, Penang. Tel: 604-8811601

25

What is the advertisement about? A Cheap rooms B Penang’s resort C Whole year offer D Special hotel rates

26

Where is this resort located? A Hillview B Singapore C Malaysia D Batu Feringhi

27

Who is eligible for the offer? A Malaysians and Singaporeans B Singaporeans only C Malaysians only D Indonesian

28

When does the offer expire? A End of June B After 12 June C In the month of June D Before and on 12 June

Questions 29-34 Read the story below and answer the questions that follow.

At last the letter arrived. I had been admitted to the university of my choice. I was excited and glowed with pleasure for the next few days. I was going overseas to study. I was going to Paris. On the plane, my mind was thinking of the wonderful experiences to look forward to. Life was certainly going to be great while I was in Paris. During the few hours of flight, I was eager for the jumbo jet to land in my new world. However, when I was finding my way to the arrival lounge, I suddenly felt lonely. I knew no one personally. While waiting to collect my luggage, I was lost and very confused. Not knowing how to speak French at all, I was wondering how I could get to the university. I was starting to feel miserable and wondered whether I had made a mistake coming all the way here to get a university education. However, I told myself it was my own decision to study in Paris. And I started to feel better. I managed to get a cab to my university that first day. Now it is two years later. I have settled down comfortably in Paris. Of course, I still have my moments of loneliness. When I do, I think of my country Malaysia. I realize my stay here has made me miss all the care and love of my family that I took for granted all the years. Well, one year to go and I will be back in my favourite country. It is nothing like “Home, Sweet Home.”

29

31

Which phrase in paragraph 1 tells us 30 that the writer was very happy about going overseas to study? A ‘been admitted’ B ‘new land’ C ‘glowed with pleasure’ D ‘going overseas’

How did the writer feel when he was waiting for his luggage?

What was the writer thinking of when he was in the plane? A The experiences he would have.

32

How did the writer control his feeling of loneliness? A By telling himself that it was his own decision. B By making new friends. C By going around at the airport. D By phoning his family.

34

What did he realise when he was studying overseas? A The best place was home. B He loved Sweden. C He loved staying overseas. D He would never be happy going home.

B C D 33

The clothes he would buy. The classes he would attend. The friends he would make.

The word eager can be replaced with A B C D

bored shocked impatient disinterested

A B C D

He felt nervous. He felt confused. He felt excited. He felt very sad.

SECTION E Question 35 – 37 Read the poem below carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow.

The Dead Crow He saw a dead crow in a drain near the post office. He saw an old man gasping for air and a baby barely able to breathe in a crowded morning clinic. This land is so rich. Why should we suffer like this? I want clean air for my grandchildren. I want the damned fools to leave the forest alone. I want the trees to grow, the rivers run free, and the earth covered with grass. Let the politicians plan how we may live with dignity, now and always. A Samad Said

35.

The desire of the persona is A a rich land B a peaceful surrounding

C D

a developed country a clean environment

36. The old man was gasping for air because A he was old and sick B he saw a dead crow

C D

he was near a crowded clinic the environment was polluted

37. In stanza 2, the persona hopes that the A rivers will be dirty B city will be crowded

C D

forest will be cut down politicians will care for the environment

Question 38 – 40 Read the extract below carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow.

Cousin Lan tried to continue, but was angrily cut short by Jamal. “Of course, it’s a lot of pitis, you miser,” Jamal retorted. “These are real Bally shoes, not your pirated Golok version. If you’re not interested, never mind. I’ll take my merchandise elsewhere, but you’re not going to take advantage of my situation to be your usual conniving miserly self,” sulked Jamal. Cousin Lan quickly made amends, afraid of losing a lifetime treasure. “I was just kidding, Mal. Don’t take it so hard. Of course, RM430.00 is fine, but can I pay by installments? The look on Jamal’s face deterred further arguments. In the afternoon, Cousin Lan went to the post office and took out his savings. RM 430.00 in hard cash changed hands. A beautiful pair of Bally shoes also changed ownership. Out of Jamal’s sight, Cousin Lan lovingly examined his new possession. How supple the leather, how rich the aroma, how sensuous the sole. It was all too much for Cousin Lan. They were not called Real Bally Shoes for nothing. Probably even the batik towkays in Penambang couldn’t afford those shoes at their original Lot 10 prices, but he, Zailan, the humble Kota Bharu land office clerk, was their proud owner! His nostrils flared in pride. “Wait till the pretty Land Office receptionist sees them,” mused Cousin Lan. “Then she won’t be so high and mighty with me.” Of Bunga Telur and Bally Shoes by Che Husna Azhari

38. A miser is A a stingy person B a careful person

C D

an extravagant person an intelligent person

39. What was Cousin Lan thinking when he was examining the shoes? A Everyone would like him. C Everyone would envy him. B Everyone would hate him. D Everyone would listen to him. 40. Cousin Lan has this obvious characteristic. A Humble

C

Generous

B

Vanity

D

Forgiving