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Questions 1-8 For each of the questions, read the question first and then study the information given to find the best answer. Then circle the answer A, B, C or D on the answer sheet provided.

Read the information below and answer the question that follows. Agatha Christie (1891-1976) wrote 78 novels which have been translated into 44 languages and sold over two billion copies, making her the worlds most popular novelist. Which of the following statements shows that Agatha Christie was a popular writer? A B C D She wrote 78 novels. She translated her own books. She had written her books in 44 languages. She had two billion copies of her books sold.

Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

ubscribe n ow and SAVE up to 27%. Complete the subscription form or go online to www.magazine.justme.com

From the advertisement above, we can say that A B C D discounts are at least 27%. subscription is available online only. there are two ways to buy the magazine. incomplete subscription form is acceptable.

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Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

Take nothing but photographs; leave nothing but footprints.

The notice tells us that people should A B C D take many photographs. leave footprints everywhere. not harm the environment in any way. not do anything at the place they visit.

Read the text below and answer the question that follows. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or sold in any form without the permission of the author. The author reserves the right to take legal action against any parties caught infringing these rights.

From the text above, we know that A B C the publication can be photocopied. only part of the publication can be reproduced. the authors permission is required to make copies.

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Read the extract below and answer the question that follows. Tania could no sit still. Her hands were cold, her body shivering and she had butterflies in her stomach. She had to deliver a speech in the school hall during the assembly. In a few minutes the master of ceremony would call her to the rostrum. From the extract, we know that Tania was A B C D upset. nervous. feverish. uncomfortable.

Study the comic strip below and answer the question that follows.

In the comic strip above, the dog A B C D is in pain is very dangerous. has a craving for mints. has a foul mouth odour.

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Read the newspaper report below and answer the question that follows. JOHOR BHARU, Thurs ooters are using sophisticated equipment to scour Mersing waters for sunken treasure. The modern-day pirates enter the area on the pretext of engaging in scuba-diving but end up removing priceless artefacts from several shipwrecks in the area.

Why are the looters called modern-day pirates? A B C They pretend to scuba-dive in the area. They scour shipwrecks in the Mersing waters. They steal artefacts using sophisticated equipment.

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Study the graph below and answer the question that follows.

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Malaysia's Stationery Brands Market

Which brand of statione ry is in greatest demand? A B C D Statilo Artliners Parkermate Faber Castello

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Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Then, circle A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. On first impression, bungee jumping seems a fairly frightening way to pass the time. People 9 jump from a dramatically high place with only a bungee or elastic rope to save them from 10_ to the ground. Bungee jumping, one of those dangerous and extreme sports, is growing in popularity all 11 the world. For safety reasons, people are not allowed to bungee jump if 12 suffer from high blood pressure, epilepsy or asthma. Bungee jumping is strictly forbidden to women who 13 pregnant. A safe bungee jump depends on the judgement of the jumpmaster. The jumpmaster first weighs the person who will jump and then calculates the exact length of bungee required. One end of the bungee is 14 to the jump platform while the other is fitted to the person with a jump harness. The jumpmaster then builds 15 the jumpers courage. At the jumpmasters final word of

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Questions 16-21 Read the following horoscope and answer the questions that follow. CHINESE HOROSCOPE The Chinese horoscope has evolved over thousands of years and the characteristics you have are determined by the year in which you were born.

RAT
Rats are hardworking, thrifty and generous to those they are fond of. They have a good eye for details and are inquisitive and cautious by nature. They like to buy things, which often are unnecessary, and love bargain hunting.

RABBIT
The Rabbit is a symbol of longevity and is the most fortunate of the twelve signs. The Rabbits, when moody, are indifferent to people around them. They are good and compassionate listeners.

TIGER
Tigers love being in the limelight and are by nature, reckless and quick-tempered. They are sincere, generous and affectionate and have a marvellous sense of humour. They are warm and sympathetic but obstinate and unreasonable.

DRAGON
Dragons are extremely positive, strong, energetic and decisive. They forgive easily. Being sincere, they mean it when they say they love you. They usually marry young or stay single, as they can be happy leading a solitary life.

SNAKE
The Snake is graceful and soft-spoken and likes the finer things in life. They are seldom bothered by money matters as they usually have what they need. They rely on their own judgement.

GOAT
The Goat is gentle, compassionate, righteous and sincere. They do not work well under pressure and worry easily. They are family people and are real romantic. They love candlelight dinners, soft music and moonlight.

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Questions 16 - 20 For each of the descriptions below, select the most suitable animal in the Chinese Horoscope. No 16 17 18 19 20 Description They like to be the centre of attention. They are sincere when expressing their love. They would listen and attend to your problems. They love to shop and often buy items they do not need. They do not perform well under stress. Animal [1 mark ] [1 mark ] [1 mark ] [1 mark ] [1 mark ]

Questions 21 25 Based on the information given, give short answers to the following questions. 21 Goats love candlelight dinners and soft music because they are ... . [1 mark ] 22 Snakes usually have what they need since they are not troubled by .. 23 . . [1 mark ]

State one positive and one negative characteristic of Tigers. Positive - Negative - . [1 mark ]

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Questions 26 - 30 Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow. 1 Growing up in Australia, I wanted a pen friend. I was 13, had just started secondary school and craved for someone to talk to. So I logged on to all of the pen friend sites I could find on the Internet, scanning them for any girls of my age from different countries. I wasnt fussy. I wrote to an Italian, an American, a Finn and an Egyptian, informing them about my hobbies, my family and Australia. Only one 5 girl replied: the Egyptian. When I opened my e-mail inbox and saw the reply, I was excited, to say the least. I had a thirst for knowledge about religion and culture, but most of all for that bond between two people called friendship. Her name was Noran Hussein. She lived in an apartment in the centre of 10 Cairo, and her parents were doctors. She wrote that she would love to be my pen friend, but had one question: was I a male or female? Her mother would allow her to write only to a female. We started off by telling each other about the basics of our lives. Right from the start I could tell that we shared similar traits - like our stubbornness and 15 moodiness! I asked her about her religion, Islam, and soon learned about Ramadan and her other festivals and customs. Eventually we started corresponding by snail mail, too, swapping photos and small presents. It was truly amazing - on the World Wide Web, out of millions of people, I had found a best friend. As the years passed, we counselled each other and shared secrets. We 20 discussed many topics ranging from personal matters to Harry Potter. Our e-mails were always passionate, but we never tried to convert each other. Our friendship was built on trust and respect. As my interest in Norans culture grew, I started to become aware of where I was heading in life. I considered joining the United Nations one day. I wanted to 25 work with people of different cultures and religions, and to travel to far-off places like Cairo. Gradually, without my noticing it, Noran had been educating me. Once I had been ignorant and did not know how to handle different opinions, but with Norans help I had grown to accept people as they are. Then came September 11, 2001. I knew somehow it would affect Noran. I 30 e-mailed her, asking for her opinion on the situation and how Cairo was coping. I still remember her reply: her American pen friend and numerous others had deserted her. They didnt want to know her anymore. Why? She was Muslim, Middle Eastern, and her last name was Hussein. I couldnt believe that people could be so small-minded. Why couldnt they understand that Noran was just 35 another 15-year-old girl? I didnt know what to tell her, except that I would never stop writing to her. Never. SULIT

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People often ask me if Im scared to ask Noran about certain things, like wearing the veil. Im not. To me, asking questions is the first step towards understanding. If we stand back and only wonder, too afraid to ask, then we start to 40 run into problems like ignorance and racism. The truth is I envy Noran. Her faith is strong. Perhaps this is part of the reason for the conflict in the world today - we are too envious of each other and forget that it is okay to admire one another for our differences. Noran and I are different. Sure, we have conflicting views, but we never say 45 that the other is wrong. I have learnt more from Noran than I could ever hope to learn from a textbook. I dream of one day appearing on Norans doorstep in Cairo and giving her a hug for the first time. I also dream of showing her the sights of Australia. But most of all I dream for people to experience what I have experienced - to learn that it is 50 okay to be different, to not be afraid of one another, and to understand. Adapted from Readers Digest, February 2005

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Answer all questions. You are advised to answer them in the order set. 26 (a) From paragraph 1, what did the writer do to find a pen friend? [1 mark ] (b) From paragraph 3, how do we know that the writer was a female? [1 mark ] 27 (a) From paragraph 4, how did the writer know that Noran would make a good friend? .[1 mark ] (b) From paragraph 5, give evidence to show that their friendship was based on trust and respect. . [1 mark ] 28 From paragraph 6, in what ways do this friendship benefit the writer? State two ways. (i). [1 mark ] (ii) [1 mark ] 29 (a) From paragraph 7, which word means abandoned? . [1 mark ] (b) In line 42, the writer mentions that Perhaps this is part of the reason for the conflict in the world today . What does this refer to? [1 mark ] 30 Explain in your own words what makes the relationship unique. ... [2 marks]

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Based on the passage given, write a summary of the writers friendship with Noran. Include what the writer did to find a pen friend what the writer learnt from the friendship

Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original meaning.

Your summary must be in continuous writing (not in note form) use materials from lines 2 47 not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below

Begin your summary as follows: At 13, the writer felt she needed a pen friend

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