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MID YEAR EXAMINATION 2013

English Remove Class

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1 hour

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of40 questions.2. Answer all the questions.

3. Each question is followed by four alternative answers, A, B, C, orD. For each question, choose

one answer only.

Prepared by, Verified by,

____________________ __________________

(HELEN PAPPU ) (BOBBY CHAN)

Head of Panel

English Department

Section A

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Answer all the question that follows

1. A __________ is a large, dark yellow round fruit that grows on the ground.

A. yam C. pumpkin

B. cabbage D. mushroom

2. After bathing, Helmi wiped himself dry with a__________.

A. scarf C. towel

B. dress D. singlet

3. The bride is wearing a gold ring on her _________.

A. toe C. wrist

B. arm D. finger

Question 4

4. We conduct ourselves well in the library by:

A. speaking loudly.

B. talking boisterously.

C. speaking softly.

D. whispering.

Question 5

Study the picture below and answer the question that follows.

5. What is the expression of the man beside?

A. Angry

B. Happy

C. Sad

D. Expressionless

Question 6

Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

6. MegaTickis most likely to be a/anA. book stall.

B. furniture stall C. electronic stall.

D. bakery stall.

Question 7

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Study the chart below and answer the question that follows.

7. Which one of the following statements is false?

A. Tourist arrivals were the lowest in 1992.

B. Tourist arrivals in 1995 were higher than in

1994.

C. Tourist arrivals were the highest in 1993.

D. There were no changes in tourist arrivals in

1993

and 1994.

Question 8

Look at the table below and answer the question that follows:

A table showing a group of 100 people randomly surveyed:

8. How many people are over 40 years

old?

A. 22 C. 12

B. 10 D. 18

Question 9

9. The most popular food that most students like is:

A. fried rice.

B. chicken rice.

C. fishball noodles.

D. chicken sandwich.

Question 10

Study the label below and answer the question that follows.

10. The tuna should be consumed

A. on 30th September 2010

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Expiry date:

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B. after 30th September 2010

C. from 30th September 2010

D. before 30th September 2010

Section B

Questions 11 15

Based on the picture, choose the best answer to fill in the blanks in the passage that follows.

Liana and her friends_____11_____ at the canteen. Some

_____12_____ are queuing up to buy food. There is a lot of food

____13______ the counter. There are also two helpers at the canteen.

Each of them is wearing an apron and a cap. They are__14_____

food. The canteen is clean and ____15______

11. A. is B. are C. was D. were

12. A. men B. students C. workers D. teachers

13. A. at B. under C. across D. behind

14. A. sell B. sells C. sold D. selling

15. A. dirty B. untidy C. hygienic D. unpleasant

Section C

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences below.

Question 16 23

16. Sanjay is a ___________ boy. He is only 120 cm tall.

A. short B. weak C. small D. low

17. My grandmother is __________ but healthy.

A. sick B. strong C. old D. short

18. Ai Li is the ___________ girl in the class.

A. pretty B. prettier C. most pretty D. prettiest

19. The woman types letters in an office. She is a ___________.

A. teacher B. clerk C. doctor D. accountant

20. He is fat __________ is able to run fast.

A. and B. or C. but D. because

21. My brother is taller than _______

A. she B. mine C. I D. me

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22. My hands were dirty so I washed ____________

A. them B. it C. they D. their

23. Sarah cut her hair yesterday. ____________ is short now.

A. it B. she C. her D. its

Section DQuestion 24 29

Read the following instruction on how to prepare a pancake. Then, answer the questions that follow.

Method

1. Put the flour into a bowl. Add in the salt.

2. Make a hole in the centre of the flour in the bowl.

3. Break a large egg into the flour.

4. Mix the flour and the egg together with a spoon.5. Pour in the milk slowly and mix well.

6. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water.

7. Add in the green colouring.

8. Put a little oil into a frying pan.

9. Heat the pan on the stove.

10. Pour in two tablespoonfuls of the mixture into the frying pan

11. When the pancake is cooked, put in on a plate.

12. Put two tablespoonfuls of coconut filling on the pancake and roll neatly.

24. The flour is put in a

A. hole B. spoon C. pan D. bowl

25. After mixing the flour and egg together, we add in

A. water B. green colouring C. salt D. milk

26. Two tablespoons of the mixture is poured into theA. cup B. frying pan C. bowl D. spoon

27. When the mixture is too thick, add a little

A. egg B. sugar C. water D. flour

28. Which is the last ingredient to be added into the mixture?

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A. Oil B. Milk C. Coconut D. Colouring

29. How many tablespoons of coconut do you put on the pancake?

A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

Questions 30 34

Read the letter below and answer the questions that follow.

110, Jalan Mawar,

Bukit Kerajaan, Kuala

Kangsar, Perak.

8 January 2009.

Dear Sharon,

I like to share with you my enjoyable moment during the holidays. I was at a wedding function held

in a community hall. It was my uncle, Azlan who got married. It was a wonderful wedding ceremony with

elaborate decorations like in a fairy tale.

I was one of the bride-maids. I wore a beautiful dress and had pretty flowers in my hair. During the

bersanding, I was the busiest person entertaining the guests. I was just as busy as a bee. There was a live

band performance. I also helped to distribute bunga telurto all the guests. It was the most memorableevent.

The ceremony ended around three in the evening. Everyone was happy and enjoyed themselves. I

hope to send some wedding photos to you as soon as possible.

Your loving friend,

Ariani

30. Who went to the wedding ceremony?A Azlan

B Ariani

C ShashaD Sharon

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31. The ceremony was held at the _____________.

A community hall

B community clinicC community college

D community members

32. What was in the bride-maids hair?

A green leaves

B collection of fruits

C fresh vegetables

D pretty flowers

33. In the letter, the phrase as busy as bee means

_________________.A miss an opportunity because you are late

B to hope that something will be successful

C moving about quickly doing many things

D thing happens immediately after another thing

34. Why was bunga telurgiven to the guests?

A as souvenir

B as reward

C as keychain

D as stationery

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Section E

Question 35 37

Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

Situation A: Raju was found smoking and is now in the Headmasters office.

Headmaster : You are here because you were caught red-handed (35) smoking in the toilet yesterday.Raju : That is true, sir.

Headmaster :When did you pick up the habit(36), Raju?

Raju : Sir, actually that was my very first time.

Headmaster : Dont you know that smoking is unhealthy?

Raju :Yes, I do, sir. I never intend to touch a cigarette

again for I dislike the taste of it!

Headmaster : Very well, Ill let you off the hook(37) this

time. But dont let me catch you smoking again!

Raju : Thank you, sir. I am most grateful.

35. caught red-handed

A. captured painting while

B. caught in act of

C. praised

36. pick up the habit

A. learn to smoke

B. realize that it is wrong

C. first see a cigarette

D. stop smoking

37. let you off the hook

A. punish you

B. forgive you

C. blame you


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Questions 38 40

Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Situation A: It is raining. Two boys are playing basketball court near their

houses. They do not have umbrellas.

Boy A: Oh no! It is raining cats and dogs(38).Boy B: No big deal. It is more cooling now.

Boy A: But we will get drenched and get a scolding.

Boy B: Dont worry. I am the apple of my fathers eye(39).

Boy A: Lucky you. I am not in the same boat( 40) as you.

Boy B: Too bad. So, do you wish to continue this game?

Boy A: No. I had better go home now.

38. raining cats and dogs

A. no rain

B. a shower only

C. raining heavily

D. dogs are chasing cats

39. apple of my fathers eye.

A. very ill-treated

B. very well-favoured

C. very juicy

40. in the same boat

A. same condition

B. same type of ship

C. going out to sea

D. in a restaurant

End of Question Paper ~ Good Luck ~


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Answer

1. C

2. C

3. D

4. C

5. A

6. B

7. C

8. A

9. B

10. D

11. B

12. B

13. A

14. D

15. C

16. A

17. C

18. D

19. B

20. C

21. D

22. A

23. A

24. D

25. D

26. B

27. C

28. D

29. B

30. B

31. A

32. D

33. C

34. A

35. B

36. A

37. B

38. C

39. B

40. A

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