Pmr Bi Kertas1 Set1

__________________________________________________Bahasa Inggeris PMR SULIT 12/1 Bahasa Inggeris Kertas 1 2005 1 jam

LEARNING TO SCORE PMR 2005 JABATAN PELAJARAN NEGERI PERAK

BAHASA INGGERIS SET 1 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. 3. Anda dinasihati supaya mengambil masa 10 minit untuk menjawab soalan Bahagian A, 10 minit untuk Bahagian B, 10 minit untuk Bahagian C, 10 minit untuk Bahagian D dan 20 minit untuk Bahagian E Instructions : 1. This question paper consists of five sections with 40 questions. 2. Answer all questions. 3. You are advised to spend about 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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__________________________________________________Bahasa Inggeris PMR Section A Questions 1 -10 Question 1 Study the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

MEGA AUTO FAIR TRADE-IN ACCEPTED

GREAT NEWS ! The Mega Auto Fair is coming to your town ! Buy quality cars at unbelievable prices ! You can also sell your car to us at the best value. Guaranteed Hire Purchase financing for those who qualify.

1.

People will most likely go to the Mega Auto to _____________ A

buy a car

B

rent a car

C

repair a car

D

display a car

Question 2 You received the following SMS (short messaging service) from your eldest sister who has just given birth to her first child in Switzerland.

Delivered. Baby girl. Named Zhu En.

2.

What is the most suitable reply to the message? A

You should eat as much as you can!

B

What an interesting name!

C

Congratulations!

D

I’m so sorry!

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__________________________________________________Bahasa Inggeris PMR Question 3 Look at the sign below and answer the question that follows.

LIFT UNDER REPAIR. PLEASE USE STAIRS.

3.

Choose the best statement that explains the sign A

The lift always breaks down so it is not advisable to use it.

B

The lift was damaged by the occupants downstairs.

C

As the lift cannot be used, please use the stairs.

D

The occupants downstairs cannot use the lift.

Question 4 Read the dialogue between a man and a lady.

The transport service in Parit Buluh is terrible these days.

4.

There’s no doubt about it. Bus service is unreliable, conductors are rude and the buses are old. The taxi service is no better.

Why are they complaining? A

Old buses and taxis are used in Parit Buluh.

B

The bus service is better than the taxi service.

C

The transport services in Parit Buluh are unsatisfactory.

D

All transport services and conductors in Parit Buluh are unreliable.

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__________________________________________________Bahasa Inggeris PMR Questions 5 – 6 Look at the movie review below and answer the questions that follow.

Cinema 13 Going On 30 Cast: Jennifer Garner, Judy Greer,Christa Allen, Kathy Baker GARNER, in a refreshing departure from her tough cookie character in the TV series, Alias, shows she is equally adept at doing funny roles in this likeable romantic comedy. 5.

6.

Who does she in the extract refer to? A

Judy Greer

B

Kathy Baker

C

Christa Allen

D

Jennifer Garner

The word adept can best be replaced with A

expert

B

skilled

C

clever

D

proficient

Questions 7 – 8 Read the pamphlet and answer the questions that follow. WHAT TO DO…WHERE TO GO…WHAT TO DO…WHERE TO GO…..WHAT TO DO….

SOUQ at Putrajaya What : Selling all kinds of goodies Where: Beside the mosque, adjacent to Selera Putra Food Hall, Putrajaya. When : Weekdays, 10am to 7pm and Weekends 10am to 6pm

7.

Dayang Sayang Kamu What :Dayang Nurfaizah is set to thrill crowds, performing new hits from her new album. Where :Planet Hollywood,Jalan Bukit Bintang,KL When : Weekend, 3pm Tickets:RM 25 (inclusive of one soft drink)

Your aunt who loves to shop visits you in KL. Where would you most probably take her?

8.

A

Planet Hollywood

B

Putrajaya mosque

C

Souq at Putrajaya

D

Selera Putra Food Hall

The word thrill means A

excite

B

attract

C

surprise

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__________________________________________________Bahasa Inggeris PMR Questions 9 - 10 Read the brochure and answer the questions that follow.

A Japanese Rock Band called “Kamikaze” will perform at the Town Hall for two nights. This popular all-girl band has already performed thrice at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Come hear Misako, Michiko, Midori and Miyami sing songs from their latest album – Cherry Blossoms. * You can buy the concert tickets at RM50 each at Jaya Supermarket.

9.

10.

Misako, Michiko, Midori and Miyami are the names of A

popular Japanese songs

B

famous places in Japan

C

different Japanese food

D

the Kamikaze singers

The Kamikaze singers will perform at the A

Town Hall

B

Royal Albert Hall

C

Cherry Blossoms

D

Jaya Supermarket

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__________________________________________________Bahasa Inggeris PMR Section B Questions 11 – 18 Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blanks. Growing children need energy from food for their physical and mental development. The need for energy foods is determined by a child’s rate of growth, rate of metabolism and physical activity. Insufficient energy intake may interfere __________(11)normal growth and development. On the other hand, if a child consumes more calories__________(12) is needed, he will become overweight. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy. Carbohydrates can be classified as complex carbohydrates__________(13) simple sugars. Examples of complex carbohydrates are rice, bread, noodles, breakfast cereals and root vegetables such as potatoes. These foods provide carbohydrates, some protein, vitamins particularly B vitamins __________(14) minerals. Simple sugars such as table sugar, honey, syrup and candy, __________(15) very few nutrients to the diet. Most young children like sweet foods. To restrict food containing sugar in their diet may prevent them from ____________(16) a wide variety of foods and receiving enough calories. ___________(17), having too much simple sugars and foods with a high sugar content may reduce their appetite for wholesome, nutritious food. Therefore, it is advisable that sugar is to__________(18) allowed in young children’s diet, but in moderate amount.

11.

12.

13.

A

with

B

14.

A

like

on

B

except

C

to

C

as well as

D

at

D

for example

A

than

A

contribute

B

more

B

contributed

C

while

C

contributing

D

rather

D

will contribute

A

as

A

try

B

and

B

tried

C

with

C

trying

D

without

D

have tried

15.

16.

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__________________________________________________Bahasa Inggeris PMR 17.

A

In spite of

B

18.

A

be

Although

B

will

C

However

C

can

D

Besides

D

should

Section C Questions 19 – 21 Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. Situation A

:

Chee Keong just received a letter of commendation from the police. Akil talks to him.

Akil

:

Congratulations, Chee Keong. You were indeed very brave in confronting the robber and helping the victim get back her handbag.

Chee Keong :

It was no big deal.(19) It is something that everyone should do. We should lend a hand (20) when we see someone in trouble.

Akil

However, many people are afraid to land themselves in hot water.(21)

:

Chee Keong :

19.

20.

21.

Other people may be in trouble today but tomorrow, it may be you. If you refuse to help others, how do you expect others to help you?

It was no big deal. A It took a little time to do. B

It was not an easy task.

C

It was not a big story.

D

It was nothing great.

lend a hand A

seek assistance

B

get involved

C

interfere

D

help

hot water A

a fortunate situation

B

destruction

C

trouble

D

jail

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__________________________________________________Bahasa Inggeris PMR Questions 22 – 24 Read the conversation in Situation B and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. Situation B : Fariz stormed out of the house after being scolded by his father. Puan Liza

: You don’t have to go after him. He probably just needs to cool off. (22) He’ll be back soon.

Encik Faisal : I am not so sure. I hope he will not do anything stupid. Let’s go and check on him. Puan Liza

22.

23.

24.

:

Don’t worry. He will come to his senses. He will be back in no time.(22) He has always been a hard-headed (23) person.

to cool off A

to take a bath

B

to calm himself

C

to defend himself

D

to switch on the air- conditioner

be back in no time A

will not be back at all

B

will be back very late

C

will not be back in time

D

will come back as soon as possible

hard-headed A

smart

B

practical

C

stubborn

D

sentimental

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__________________________________________________Bahasa Inggeris PMR Section D Questions 25 - 30 Read the story below carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow. The seventh child of eight siblings, Nasip Khor enjoys a wonderful relationship with both her parents but is closer to her dad, Chanan Singh. Her favourite childhood memory of him were the times when he took her and her siblings to town on his bicycle. Ninety-year-old Chanan, a craftsman, came from Punjab in India to the then Malaya in 1935. He lives in Ipoh with his wife, who is 84. “My dad is healthy and is still going strong,” says Nasip. “He carves beautiful charpoys (a light bedstead of webbing stretched across a frame), rolling pins and rolling boards to make chapatti and other equipment.” He works in a strictly traditional setting with tools that he designs himself. As a child, Nasip helped him saw wood, weave charpoys, paint rolling pins and boards. “I admire and am a big fan of his work,” says Nasip. “When I return to Ipoh, I spend time in his workshop, admiring his skills and determination to continue working. Asked what she likes most about her dad, she replies: His simple lifestyle. He is hardworking, humble and honest. Once his customer paid him an extra RM100 and he cycled all the way to return the money.” He is not materialistic – his most important possessions are a charpoy to sleep on, a 45year-old cupboard to put his clothes in and a self-made fan called pakhi. -Adapted from NST-

25.

26.

27.

How many children does Chanan Singh have? A

five

B

six

C

seven

D

eight

What did Nasip enjoy most as a child? A

Riding on a bicycle with her father

B

Painting rolling pins and boards

C

Making chapati every morning

D

Weaving beautiful charpoys

According to the passage, ‘a big fan’ refers to A

a good friend

B

an ardent admirer

C

a close companion

D

a large electrical equipment

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__________________________________________________Bahasa Inggeris PMR 28.

29.

30.

A charpoy is used for A

sleeping on

B

cooking out

C

sawing wood

D

painting boards

Why did Chanan cycle all the way to return the money? A

He is a traditional man.

B

He needed the exercise.

C

He has good moral values.

D

His daughter told him to do so.

What phrase in the passage tells us that Chanan is NOT materialistic? A

tools that he designs himself

B

wonderful relationship

C

strictly traditional

D

simple lifestyle

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__________________________________________________Bahasa Inggeris PMR Questions 31 – 34 Study the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

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31.

32.

33.

‘Prevention is better than cure’, in the advertisement means A

make proper choices to avoid hair problems

B

get the right shampoo for healthy hair

C

take steps to avoid hair problems

D

take heed when using shampoo

What is the purpose of the advertisement? A

To promote a product

B

To educate people on how to use a product

C

To remind people to use only good products

D

To advise people on how to choose a product

You can buy Hairspa products at A

all medical shops in East Malaysia

B

all medical shops in West Malaysia

C

all well-known medical shops in Malaysia

D

all medical shops in East and West Malaysia

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__________________________________________________Bahasa Inggeris PMR 34.

A customer would choose Hairspa to have A

beautiful hair

B

lustrous hair

C

black hair

D

thick hair

Section E Questions 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 to 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.

36.

On what note does the poet start the poem? A

confused

B

delighted

C

puzzled

D

gloomy

The word ‘this’ in line 9 of stanza 1 refers to conditions caused by A

breathing problems

B

overcrowding

C

sicknesses

D

pollution

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__________________________________________________Bahasa Inggeris PMR 37.

According to the poet, the people who caused the problems are A

his grandchildren

B

the old people

C

the politicians

D

the loggers

Questions 38 - 40 Read the extract carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow. Galau, Umat and Lutong sat together after the evening meal. They knew there would be an important meeting the next day. “ I shall ask Paor and Senen to carve a memorial pole for our late father, “ Galau told his brothers. “They are both good workmen and they are of good families. We can share the payment we will have to give them. “Why would you order the memorial pole for our late father?” Umat asked. “The new chief should do it. I think I will ask Jali and Galang, they are better workmen. And they are both rich, so I don’t have to pay them too much.” Galau looked at his brother, surprised, “I am the eldest brother, he said. “Of course I will be the new chief.” “Father didn’t say so!” Umat said. “Just because you’re a little older than I am, why should you be chief? I am taller than you are and braver.” This was true. Umat was a tall, strong man . He had often been in fights and wars. He was brave and cruel “Brothers, don’t talk like that!” Lutong said. “I know our late father didn’t say who should be the new chief. He died before he had time to say anything about it. But it is our people’s custom that the eldest son should succeed the father. We must respect the custom.” How Dalat Got Its Name by Heidi Munan

38.

39.

40.

The meeting on the next day would decide who was to A

pay for the memorial pole

B

carve the memorial pole

C

employ the workmen

D

be the new chief

What happened immediately after this incident? A

War broke up

B

Umat went missing

C

Galau prepared for war

D

Quarrel among the villagers

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Umat? A

He wanted to help his brother get good workers.

B

He wanted to be the leader of the village.

C

He did not respect the village custom.

D

He did not think highly of his brother.

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