CONFUNCIAN PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL, KUALA LUMPUR

FINAL EXAMINATION 2012

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER 2
NAME: ________________________ (
2012

JUNIOR MIDDLE TWO : (1) (2) (3) (4)

Date

17 10

Time

8:30am 9.50

am

Question Paper :

10 pages

O Sheet

Set By

Ms. Nirai

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1)

This paper consists of 5 sections:

Question 1 10

Short Texts and Graphic Materials(10 %) ;

Question 11 20 Rational Cloze

(10 %) ;

Question 21 26 :

(6 %) ;

Closest in Meaning

Question 27 40 Comprehension

(19 %).

Question 41 60 :

(15%)

Literature Component

2)
Answer all questions on the answer-sheet O
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Question 1 10 are based on the information given. 1)

Everyday.com.my
Order your
mooncake from us!
Order period :
17 Aug 28 Aug 2012
1 300 300 300 www.pos.com.my www.posonline.com.my

Car-lorry collision killed two friends

(The Star, September 2012)

Which of the following statements is

true?
a)
The last day to order is 17 Aug
2012
b)
This advertisement is to
promote lantern for Mooncake Festival.
c)
There are 10 days of order
period.
d)
You can order mooncake from
17 Aug till 28 Aug 2012
2) From the headline, we know that _____.
a)
the accident involved a lorry and a van
b)
two victims died in the accident
c)
two were only injured
d)
two lorries were involved in this accident

Duty
Sweeping floor
Tables/ chairs
Blackboard
Empty Dustbin

Mon
Amanda
Yu Jie
Anira
Lim

Tue
Ryan
Charan
Tiffany
Aqilah

Wed
Evy
Afiq
Elizabeth
Jocelyn

Thu
Imran
Enni
Chong Wei
Fredrex

Fri
Abu
Chris
Vivian
Pei See

3) The duty roster above tells us that _______.

a) Chong Wei and Fredrex is on duty on Thursdays
b) Yu Jie and Anira should clean the blackboard on Fridays
c) Pei See should sweep the floor every Monday and Friday
d) Tiffany have to arrange the table and chairs every Tuesday
4) The slogan explains that if you donate blood ______.
a) you will give your life to the others
b) you will die
c) you will not have enough blood
d) you will save someones life

English speaking salesperson required

We are an English speaking telesales office based in Bukit
Bintang. We are looking for dynamic, determined and
strong willed person. The role involves calling Malaysia
residents to offer our company product.

5) Based on the advertisement,

applicants must be _______.
a) trilingual
b) able to speak English
c) staying in Bukit Beruntung
d) above 21 years old

We offer :
The best commissions (20% +)
Company accommodation until you are on your feet
Semi-D (4 bedrooms,
2 bathrooms) 1 unit
Monthly rental : RM 1000
Address: 443A,
Jalan Perdana 8, Taman Sentosa
Please call Simon 012 6105558

6) Choose the incorrect statement about the house.

a) There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms in
the house
b) The house is located in Taman Sentosa.
c) If you are interested in the house, you can call
Jack.
d) The monthly rental is one thousand ringgit.

7) The warning sign states that _______.

a) you can touch the hot surface
b) you may get injured if you touch the hot surface
c) you must be cautious on the rough surface
d) it is safe to touch the hot surface

8) From the cartoon strip we can conclude that ____.

a) the student lost his pencils and pens
b) the students pens and pencils were infected by
virus
c) the student was too lazy to do his homework
d) the student was honest and hardworking

I couldnt do my
homework because my
computer has a virus and so
do all my pencils and pens.

100 % COTTON
COLD WASH SEPERATELY
DRY CLEAN ONLY

9) Where do we see this type of label?

a) cars
b) shoes
c) clothes
d) books

DO NOT BLEACH

Eat for Better Memory

Boost brainpower with blueberries.
Sip some coffee for triple benefit
Brew a cup of sage tea.

10) The word boost can best be

replaced with ____.
a) improve
b) digest
c) lower
d) change

(Adapted from Readers Digest, 2012)

Question 11 20 are based the following text.
Experts
(11)
you should get around 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. But what if you get
more
(12)
that? Its true a good night's sleep is essential for health. But oversleeping has been
linked to a host of medical problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and increased risk of death.
People
(13)
sleep too much
(14)
the day and disrupt their night-time sleep may
also find themselves suffering
(15)
headaches in the morning. Studies
(16)
shown that
sleeping too long can
(17)
the risk for diabetes. Research shows people who sleep more than 9
hours per night have a chance of coronary heart disease.
How to stop oversleeping? (18)
, you should understand what sleep is and what it is for?
You should only wake up when youve had enough hours of sleep. So set your alarm clock so that you
wake up after 7 or 9 hours. If you need to wake up earlier, consider
(19)
to bed earlier. The
problem is that too many people fall in love
(20)
sleep. They love the great feeling, but getting
too much sleep has plenty of horrible effects.

11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
19)
20)

a) recommended
a) than
a) whom
a) during
a) for
a) was
a) increased
a) First
a) going
a) to

b) recommends
b) then
b) who
b) on
b) from
b) is
b) increasing
b) Start
b) goes
b) with

c) recommend
c) with
c) whose
c) in
c) within
c) will
c) increase
c) Early
c) went
c) on

d) recommending
d) for
d) which
d) from
d) than
d) have
d) increases
d) Firstly
d) gone
d) for

Questions 21 23
Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined
Tim : I would like to be a marine biologist one day.
Lee : That would be interesting. You should work on (21) it.
Tim : I know, but I dont know if I will be able to do it.
Lee : Dont give up (22) your dream.
Tim : What about you? What do you want to be?
Lee : I havent decided yet. I dont want to rush into (23) a decision yet.
Tim : I suppose thats good.
21) work on
a) like
b) enjoy
c) put effort on
d) choose
22) give up
a) abandon

b) prevent

23) rush into

a) think of making

b) act without thinking

Questions 24 26

c) create

d) sacrifice

c) quickly change

d) be in hurry to make

Read the dialogue below and choose the best meaning for the expression underlined
Madam Sim : Harry, please do me a favour (24). Go to the shop and buy a kilogram of potatoes.
Harry
: Okay, mother.
(After 15 minutes)
Harry
: Here are the things, mother. But I bought only half a kilogram of potatoes because I
was short of money (25).
Madam Sim : Never mind. I think that will do (26).
24) do me a favour
a) do as I say
b) help me to do something
25) was short of money
a) didnt have enough money
b) forgot to bring money
26) will do
a) is insufficient
b) is enough

c) dont disturb me
d) do your favourite work
c) lost all my money
d) had forgotten the change
c) was only a mistake
d) was my mistake

Questions 27 32 are based on the following travel brochure.

WELCOME TO BORACAY IN PHILIPINES

Boracay Island is a paradise providing everything a

traveller could possibly want from a holiday.

Dazzling beaches, crystal waters and azure skies

supply the backdrop for relaxing or partying.

HOTELS AND RESORTS

Accommodations to
suit all budgets

Rustic "nipa hut"

(bungalows made of
bamboo and nipa palm leaves)

Modern luxurious hotels (conference

facilities, gym, spa and boutique)

FOOD AND
NIGHTLIFE

More than 200

restaurants offering
food from all around
the world

Pork and chicken are the most popular

meats (fresh seafood is also available)

All Filipino dishes (include the worldfamous San Miguel Beer, ice-chilled!)

Many night spots for drinking, dancing

and karaoke with numerous bars and discos
(some are open 24/7)

MAIN ATTRACTIONS

SPORTS ACTIVITIES

The stunning white sand beaches

The caves - particularly the Bat Cave,

home to the flying foxes of the island

Butterfly Garden and Butterfly Farm different species of butterflies

The Dead Forest - dead mangrove roots

reach strangely out of the waters

27.
Where is the Boracay Island located?
a)
Thailand
b)
The Philipines
28.
a)
b)
c)
d)

Marine life and corals all around Boracay

- best diving locations in the Philippines

Tennis, badminton, beach volleyball and

football, bowling, fishing, golf, horseback
riding, hiking, sailing, boating, skim boarding,
wind and kite surfing.

c)
d)

Malaysia
Australia

Accommodation to suit all budgets means the travellers

_______________.
can

only stay in low budget hotels

have to stay in expensive bungalows
can choose to stay in cheap or expensive hotel
cannot stay in luxurious hotels

29.

Based on the brochure we can conclude that the nightlife in Boracay Island
is_______________.
a)
exciting
c)
quiet
b)
peaceful
d)
bright
30.
a)
b)
c)
d)

The aim of the brochure is to encourage people to_______________.

preserve the island
visit the island for relaxing or partying
do research on the island
learn about famous food in the island

31.
a)
b)

Based on the brochure, which statement is not true?

The Bat cave is the home for flying foxes.
There are wide varieties of butterfly species in the Butterfly Garden and Butterfly
Farm.

c)
d)

Jungle trekking and skim boarding are not available in the island.
There are some bars and discos open 24/7.

32.

The people who would be interested in sports activities at Boracay Island are those
who_________.
a)
want to spend an active
c)
live near the island
holiday
d)
dislike sports activities
b)
love natural surroundings
Questions 33 40 are based on the following passage.
I remember when my father first taught me how to swim. I was about five years old at that time
and I could not wait to start. My father took me to a public swimming pool near my house. It was a
Saturday morning and the pool was crowded.
I undressed and put on my swimming trunks. My father attached floats to both my arms and
inflated plastic duck ring around my waist. Then we went into childrens pool where the water was much
shallower. The water came up to my waist but I was not scared at all.
Are you ready to swim, Ben? my father asked and I nodded eagerly. OK, Im going to hold out
my arms like this and I want you to lie on them. I did that. Now, I want you to kick your legs back and
forth as though you are swimming, I did that too, it was fun.
For a few days we continued practicing like this. Then, my father began holding me in his arms
and swimming with me. Soon, I wanted to swim without the floats and he allowed me to do so.
The big day came when he asked me if I was ready to swim on my own. I nodded eagerly. 6He
explained that he was going to let me go and that I would go underwater, Dont worry, Ben. I am right
here to help you, he said. Then he slowly let go of me.
I immediately sank into the water and panicked, but my father pulled me up right away. I tried
again and again. I sank. My heart was in my throat. My father pulled me up and I clung to him. He told
me how to keep myself afloat. After a while I was able to do it.
Now, I am a good swimmer and have taken part in several competitions. I have to thank my
father for the assurance that I have in myself. I am not afraid to try new things.
33. When Ben was about to start his first swimming lesson, he was_________.
a)
nervous
c)
strict
b)
excited
d)
sad
34. Why was the swimming pool crowded?
a)
There was a party at the pool.
b)
It was a weekend.

c)

There was the only pool at Bens

area.

d)

The swimming is very popular.

35. The purpose of the inflated plastic duck ring was to________________.
a)
encourage Ben to swim
c)
make Ben looks like a swimmer
b)
keep Ben afloat
d)
make Ben happy
36. Bens father asked Ben to lie on his arms so that his father could_____________.
a)
hold Ben
c)
be happy
b)
let go of Ben
d)
play in the water
37. What happened when Ben tried to swim on his own?
a)
Ben sank into the water and panicked.
b)
Ben participated in some competitions.

c)
d)

Bens accidentally pulled his father deep into the pool.

Bens father was nearly drowned.

38. The sentence My heart was in my throat shows that Ben was_______________.
a)
disappointed
c)
frightened
b)
brave
d)
playful
39. Ben thinks that he has to thank his father for______________________.
a)
his guidance which made Ben a
c)
the assurance or confidence which
kind man
Ben has
b)
he was a successful insurance
d)
his love and care
agent
40. From the passage, we can conclude that Bens father was_______________.
a)
disciplined
b)
active
c)
caring
d)
stern
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Questions 41 45 are based on the following advertisement.

Cake Mania
Caf

Cake Mania Caf will treat the birthday girl / boy to a

Terms & Conditions :

This promotion is valid from 10th October until 31st December 2012
FREE 1 main meal and 1 drink per 1 whole cake purchase for birthday
boy / girl for dine-in only.
No pre-order, pre-payment or phone orders will be accepted for this
promotion.

For further information, call 03 2500 1333 (Customer Care line)

or visit www.cakemania4u.com.my

41. The main purpose of this advertisement is to ____________.

a) encourage people to eat free food
c) promote different types of dishes in Cake
b) encourage people to dine-in at Cake
Mania Caf
Mania Caf
d) advise people to eat healthy food
42. This promotion is valid ___________.
a) for six months
b) until 31st December 2013

c) from 10th October until end of 2012

d) throughout the year till further notice

43. What can we do to get more details?

a) Visit the birthday boy or girl.
b) Attend the birthday celebration.

c) Phone the customers of Cake Mania Caf.

d) Phone the customer care line.

44. Which of the following best explains the phrase pre-payment?

a) Payment made after receiving the product.
c) Pay only a part of the total cost.
b) Payment is made in discounted price.
d) Payment made before receiving the
product.
45. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the promotion?

a)
b)
c)
d)

You can make a phone call to get more information.

You can make a phone call to order the cake in advance.
The birthday boy/girl needs to dine-in at Cake Mania Caf.
Pre-order and pre-payment is not accepted.

Questions 46 50 are based on the8 following poem.

I Wonder
By Jeannie Kirby

I wonder why the grass is green, Who lights the stars, when they
blow out,
And why the wind is never
seen?
And makes the lightening flash
about?
Who taught the birds to build a
nest,
Who paints the rainbow in the
sky,
And told the trees to take a
rest?
And hangs the fluffy clouds so
high?
O, when the moon is not quite
round,
Why is it now, do you suppose,
41. The poem I Wonder is about _________.
a)
childhood fantasies
knowledge
b)
a stressful life
d)
the admiration of nature
c)
the importance of general
42. The persona describes the clouds as fluffy. To the persona, the clouds
probably look like _____.
a)
cotton wool
c)
haze
b)
wood
d)
water
43. The following can be found in the sky except _________.
a)
stars
c)
green grass
b)
clouds
d)
moon
44. When the persona says, Where can the missing bit be found? , he/she is
referring to the missing bit of the _________.
a)
sun
c)
stars
b)
moon
d)
lightning
45. Why do you think the personas father will not tell him/her the answers?
a)
He is probably too proud.
b)
He probably thinks the child is stupid.
c)
He probably does not know the answer.

d)

He probably does not want the child to know more than him.

Questions 51 55 are based on the following poem.

Heir Conditioning
By M. Shanmughaligam

Grand dad did you breathe before

air cons were invented
was it hard staying
alive without modern inventions?
Grandma werent you flustered
as you fluttered with paper fans?

Grandchild we lived
before your age. Because
of our ignorance,
we did not know
pollution, stress, traffic jams

Could you communicate before

destruction of forests, streams

and hills

faxes and long distance calls

we feared God and nature

became basic necessities?

now nature fears you and

money is your new God.

46. Which of the following adjectives describes the grandparents lifestyle?

a)
Fearful
c)
Peaceful
b)
Stressful
d)
Materialistic
47. Which modern invention has led to traffic jams in the modern world?
a)
Aircraft
c)
Water craft
b)
Vehicles
d)
Space rocket
48. Which of the following are themes of the poem Heir Conditioning?
a)
The benefits of modern
c)
The
advantages
inventions
technology
b)
Respect for environment
d)
The uses of money

of

49. money is your new God. means _________.

a)
More importance is placed on moral values
b)
More importance is placed on money
c)
More money is spent for religious education
d)
More money is spent searching for new spiritual directions
50. Which of the following statements is true?
a)
The grandchild thinks that the grandparents led a difficult life
b)
The grandparents feel bad that they did not have the knowledge to
invent things
c)
The grandparents feel sorry for themselves because they did not have
modern inventions.

d)

The grandchild thinks that the grandparents generation could not have
been very smart.

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Questions 56 60 are based on the drama Rumpelstiltskin.

Rumpelstiltskin : Sit and cuddle your darling son, for tomorrow youll have
none. Riddles and tricks are my game. You wont ever
guess my name.
Lisa

: Is it William?

51. Why does Rumpelstiltskin say, Riddles and tricks are my game. ?
a)
Because he likes to sing nursery rhymes.
b)
Because he likes to use tactics and magic to get what he wants.
c)
Because he has tricky name.
d)
Because he is a little man who likes to play games.
52. The statement You wont ever guess my name. shows that Rumplestiltskin is
__________.
a)
sad
c)
confident
b)
unsure
d)
angry
53. How did Lisa find out Rumpelstiltskins name?
a)
Lisa followed Rumpelstiltskin to the woods
b)
Lisas parents found out the name and told Lisa.
c)
Rumpelstiltskins name was written on a rock in the woods
d)
The King told Lisa.
54. Lisa gets the little mans name correct on _______________.
a)
the first day with the last try
c)
the third day with the first try
b)
the second day with the last
d)
the third day with the last try
try
55. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
a)
Lisas parents love her.
d)
Rumpelstiltskin lives in Kings
b)
Lisa loves her son.
castle.
c)
The King is greedy.

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