SECTION A: WORD POWER

(15 marks)
Read the word list below.
nasty

extremely unkind and unpleasant

fright

a sudden feeling of fear

stubborn

cautious

a strong feeling of interest and

enjoyment about something and an
eagerness to be involved in it
very keen and excited about
something that is going to happen or
about something you want to do
extremely unhappy, for example
because you feel lonely, cold, or badly
treated
careful to avoid danger or risks

pride

proud of something that you do well

verdict

annoys

to make someone feel slightly angry

and unhappy about something

arrested

adores

to love someone very much and feel

very proud of them

judge

determined not to change your mind,

even when people think you are being
unreasonable
kind and careful in the way you behave
or do things, so that you do not hurt or
damage anyone or anything
an official decision made in a court of
law, especially about whether someone
is guilty of a crime or how a death
happened
if the police arrest someone, the person
is taken to a police station because the
police think they have done something
illegal
the official in control of a court who
decides how criminals should be
punished

envy

to wish that you had someone else's

possessions, abilities etc

enthusias
m
eager
miserable

gentle

Fill in the blanks with the suitable words.

enthusiasm

cautious

adores

fright

verdict

eager

pride

envy

stubborn

arrested

miserable

annoys

nasty

gentle

judge

1. My daughter just _______________ her new baby brother.

2. He knew he was wrong, but he was simply too _______________ to admit it
3. I wish you would show a little more _______________ about our upcoming wedding.
You're making me a little nervous
4. The children were really _______________ to see their grandmother after she came
home from the hospital.
5. You need to be very _______________ when you pick up a newborn baby.
6. It really _______________ me when you change the television channel every five
minutes
7. The little girl smiled with _______________ when her grandmother complimented her on
the skirt she had made in sewing class

8. I really _______________ my children because they are being raised to speak both
English and French.
9. Don't worry, he's a very _______________ driver.
10. Our neighbour is a _______________ old man who is always shouting at the children.
11. The children gasped in _______________ when the monster appeared on stage.
12. We were thinking of going camping, but with this _______________ weather I think
we'd better wait until next week.
13. When the victim's family heard the _______________, they all stood up and clapped.
14. Only one of the three robbers was _______________; the other two got away.
15. The accused made his appearance before the _______________ on Friday morning.

SECTION B: SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS

(25 marks)

1. Match the given words with their synonyms.

comfortable

believe

quarrel

admire

couch

cuisine

magazine

tease

fan

gorgeous

subject

honest

instructor

endless

courageous

a. periodical, journal

______________________

b. branch of learning, field of study

______________________

c. relaxing, restful

______________________

d. truthful or able to be trusted

______________________

e. settee, sofa

______________________

f. very beautiful or pleasant

______________________

g. to argue, to fight

______________________

h. marvel at, like

______________________

i. make fun of, laugh at

______________________

j. trainer, coach, teacher

______________________

k. fanatic, supporter, follower, admirer

______________________

l. trust, have faith in, accept as true

______________________

m. particular style of cooking

______________________

n. non-stop, continual

______________________

o. brave, fearless, bold

______________________

2. Match the following words with their antonyms.

joyful

calmness

join

ambitious

alive

exciting

stingy

determined

alert

traditional

a. to separate, not to take part in

______________________

b. boring

______________________
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c. unpleasant, sad

______________________

d. innovative

______________________

e. anxiety

______________________

f. dead

______________________

g. unprepared

______________________

h. unable to take decisions

______________________

FATHERS DAY DEDICATION

CONTEST
______________________

i. unmotivated
j. generous

______________________

organised by

Purnama Beach Resort

&
Fifteen Magazine
This Fathers Day show your father how much you appreciate all that he has done
for you. Submit your most creative dedication for your father. The three most
creative entries will win:
Tickets to stay at Purnama Beach Resort for four days and three nights,
breakfast and dinner included (worth RM1500)
and
Free subscription to Fifteen Magazine for one year (worth RM175)

How to enter?
Submit your dedication in not more than 40 words.
Email your dedication to: mydedication@fifteen.com.my or fax to 0389035420
INFORMATION
TRANSFER
Please includeSECTION
your fullC:
name,
identity card
number, contact number and
(10 marks)
your fathers name in the email.
Read the following text. Then, answer questions (a) (j).

Terms and Conditions:

The deadline of the contest is on 20 May.
Winners will be notified by telephone and e-mail.
The decision of the judges is final.
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Prizes are not exchangeable for cash.

Questions (a) (j)

Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organisers.

Winners will be notified via:

Organisers:
a) ______________________________

i) __________________________

b) ______________________________

j) __________________________
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Fathers Day
Dedication
Contest

Ways to submit the dedication:

Prizes given:

g) ___________________________________

c) _____________________________
d) _____________________________

h) ___________________________________

Maximum number of words for

dedication:
e) ______________________________
Deadline:
f) ______________________________