(A) Grammar

Part A

Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Use each sentence connector only once.
wherever finally
however in spite of
although as if
unless since
Despite so as not to

1. The dog eats the food hungrily ______ it has been starved for months.
2. ______ all good things must come to an end.
3. All the students have been miserable ______ Mrs. Tan left the school.
4. Always stand up for yourself ______ lose your integrity.
5. Her baby remains as skinny as ever ______ the vitamins and expensive food.
6. Agatha won't go out with you ______ you promise to pay for the lunch.
7. Do remember to keep in contact ______ you are.
8. ______ he is sick, he still continues working.
9. ______ tough he appears to be, he still loses to the short man.
10. The plane managed to land ______ the heavy rain, thunder and lightning.

Part B
Each of the following sentences contains an error . Write out the correct answer.

1. I reached at Semantan Street.

2. About half past nine we arrived the destination.

3. We heard a lot of noise among the jungles

4. We came out from the tree when it was safe.

5. They thanked to the family for helping them.

6. I screamed loudly to him.

7. She wants the best of us.

8. Parents need to spend more time on their children.

9. They are able to concentrate of their work.

10 They spend more time to caring for others.

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E a c h o f t h e f o l l o w i n g s e n t e n c e s c o n t a i n s a n e r r o r ( Ten s e s ) w h i c h h a s b e e n
u n d e r l i n e d . Wri t e o u t t h e c o r r e c t a n s w e r.

1. I a m l i v i n g i n Wes t e r l e y s i n c e l a s t S e p t e m b e r.

2. I h a v e b e e n i n N e w Yor k t w o w e e k s a g o .

3. The phone rung while I was doing the dishes

4. I have received your letter last week.

5. If I had taken part, I will win the prize.

6. They have now reduce the number of projects on the highlands.

7. She gave a loud scream and fall over the chair.

8. We a te th e c h ic k en an d al s o d r u n k th e o r a n g e j u ic e .

9. After this happen, we dared not go there again.

10 Has anyone ever tell you to knock before you enter ?

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Part C

1. The gazelle was ______ by the lioness.

(A) attacked
(B) attacks
(C) will attack
(D) is attacking

2. My birthday party was awesome. I can't wait ______ my next birthday comes around.

(A) since
(B) until
(C) because
(D) despite

3. The thief jumped ______ the ledge to get away from the guards.

(A) at
(B) through
(C) along
(D) off

4. The kingdom was ______ by a wise king and his kind wife.

(A) ruling
(B) ruled
(C) rules
(D) rule

5. Tommy and Delores ______ going to have brunch at the school canteen later.

(A) are
(B) is
(C) was
(D) were

6. He just stared _______ at the beautiful woman.

(A) stupidly
(B) clumsily
(C) cleverly
(D) slowly

7. She did not sleep for 48 hours so that she could finish her work. Have you ever had an employee
______ her ?
(A) committed
(B) more committed
 (C) most committed
(D) as committed as

8. I cannot believe I put a do-it-yourself desk together all by ______.

(A) yourselves
(B) himself
(C) myself
(D) ourselves

9. "I did not run a red light, ______ I ?" the driver asked the traffic policeman who had stopped him.

(A) do
(B) did
(C) does
(D) done

10. Sara and her brother ______ to the zoo tomorrow.

(A) goes
(B) go
(C) are going
(D) had gone

(B) Essay application letter

Format:
You came across a job advertisement in the newspaper and decide to apply for the job. Now
write an application letter to the advertiser.

Dear Sir,

Application for the post of Graphic designer

With reference to your advertisement in The Stars News dated July 1 2014, I wish to apply for the
post of a graphic designer in your company.

I am twenty-two years old. I passed my SPM examination four years ago with distinctions in
English, Bahasa Malaysia and Science. After obtaining my SPM results, I studied a diploma course
in Graphic Art. So I am able to do designing and animation.

I have been working as a programmer for two years. Presently, I am attached to a bank as an IT
administrator. My duties are doing support for IT programming and software.

In school, I was active in games and debates. I was also the President of the Computer Club. While
holding this position, I organized the club's activities such as trips and contests throughout the year.

I hereby enclose certified copies of my SPM results and diploma. I look forward to receiving a
favorable reply from you. I am available to attend an interview at your convenience. I can be
contacted at 05-12345678 ( Residence or 012-877896821 )

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Yours faithfully,

Now, its your turn!

You came across a job advertisement on the Job Street and decide to apply for the job. Now
write an application letter to the advertiser.
Your letter must be included the following information.

Job: Secretary
Company: Amm Investments SS20/6, 47300 Petaling Jaya

Looking for admin person to do various works. Please apply now and get the best job ever.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: RM4,000.00 /month

Job Location: Petaling Jaya

Required education: High school or equivalent