PROGRAM KECEMERLANGAN AKADEMIK SPM (SMART)

SEKOLAH MENENGAH DAERAH MELAKA TENGAH

(PROGRAM MEMPERKASA PANITIA)
BAHASA INGGERIS

TASKS:

SECTION A

(QUESTIONS)
SET 1
 Section A
(15 marks)
(Time suggested: 25 minutes)

STAFF ONLY
ENQUIRIES AT THE CASHIER

1. The sign at the hospital tells us not to

A. enter the area
B. make queries
C. bother the staff
D. linger at the cashier

Dine and Win

Rm10,000
2. What is the main purpose of the advertisement?
A. To announce the address of the website
B. To inform the public about the competition
C. To encourage diners to enter the competition
D. To urge the winners to claim their prize money
3. From the advertisement, we know that the offer
A. is applicable nationwide
B. includes a 3 – year warranty
C. is only applicable for one day
D. is not valid before 21 October

4. From the conversation above, how has Andrew been feeling?

A. He feels angry
B. He feels happy
C. He feels miserable
D. He feels very lonely
5. From the cartoon strip, what problem does the boy have?
A. He does not like going to the dentist
B. He cannot eat broccoli, liver or tofu
C. He is having problem to chew his food
D. He does not like some of the food his mom prepares

Milan: It has been a week of apologies in European soccer and the willingness of
clubs to demand better behaviour from their employees suggests that the era of
‘player power’ may be drawing to a close. This week, three players were told to
apologise to fans after showing their displeasure at being substituted.

6. The phrase drawing to a close means

A. beginning
B. postponed
C. replaced
D. ending
Director : You will have to play the role of Magnamus for a while as Zack will miss a
week of practice due to his sprained ankle. Your character, Alastor, will be
replaced by Alex for the time being. Let’s hope no other cast members are
injured so we can proceed smoothly.

Tony : Yes, sir Dorothy also called earlier to say she’d be a little late today.
 7. Based on the conversation, which of the following information is true?
A. Tony will replace Zack temporarily
B. Magnamus will replace Tony as Alex
C. Alastor will replace Zack as Magnamus
D. Dorothy could not come because she is injured

8. Which of the following statements best reflects the shopping behavior of Internet users
in Malaysia?
A. Many Malaysians are online shoppers.
B. Majority of the users use Internet not for shopping.
C. A larger percentage of shoppers prefers to shop offline than online.
D. The shoppers shop offline byt they have changed their minds.

Question 9 -15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in each
blank.
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a series of fiction books written by the American author and
cartoonist Jeff Kinney. The books are the journals of the main character, Greg Heffley, filled
with hand-written notes and (9) _______ drawings of Greg’s daily adventures. The online
release and the books have been enjoying huge success and have garnered strong fans
among children and teenagers.
Among the reasons why it is so famous among children is because children learn by
(10)________ others and The Diary of a Wimpy Kid provides an example of what to do, and
not to do, through its main character, Greg. Children (11)_______ relate to him because he
has a lot to learn, and so do they. Apart (12)_________that, The Diary of a Wimp Kid provides
memes and humour that’s kids like. Aside from its compelling storyline, the story is told in
pictures. The text is filled with illustrations carrying along the storyline. Seeing (13) ______
characters’ experiences being illustrated along with reading about it in the text enhances
young readers’ comprehension over the storyline. Even students who say that they (14)
_______ not fond of reading have chosen to read books in this series (15) _________ often
have reported feelings of pride for having finished certain numbers of the books, which
inadvertently helps in promoting reading among children.

9 A. simple
B. simpler
C. simplest
D. most simple

10. A. observe
B. observes
C. observed
D. observing

11. A. may
B. can
 C. might
D. could

12. A. on
B. of
C. from
D. than

13. A. -
B. a
C. an
D. the

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

15. A. and
B. but
C. hence
D. because

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. A
10. D
11. B
12. C
13. D
14. C
15. A
 SET 2

Section A
[ 15 marks]

Questions 1 – 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study carefully and choose the best answer.

Starting your day with an egg could help lower your

blood pressure, according to Canadian research. The protein –
rich food prevents the hormone angiotensin from narrowing the
body’s blood vessels, which has a positive impact on blood
pressure and heart health.

The University of Alberta study also found that eggs were

particularly successful at blocking the hormone when eaten
fried. Just make sure you use heart-friendly coconut or olive oil
 1 Which of the statement is true?

A Eating eggs can help lower your blood pressure

B Having a hearty breakfast is of the utmost importance

C Eggs promote hormone angiotensin and tend to reduce hypertension

D Eggs increase blood flow, which speed up delivery of oxygen to your heart

Easy Home Loan

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only
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2 Based on the information, Sulaiman who intends to buy a terraced house, is not able to get
a loan from Easy Home Finance because
 A the interest rate is not fixed
B the loan term is for 30 years
C he is a first time property owner
D the loan is for semi-detached andbungalows only

RECEIPTs ISSUED UPON REQUEST

3 Which of the following statements best describes the notice above

A Please ask for your receipts

B We do not give any receipts

C Goods are payable with receipt

D Checking receipts when requested

SMK Danau Tali will organize a marathon next

month to raise funds to construct a new
resource centre. A well-known businessman
has been invited to flag off the event. As a
former student of the school, he is very
happy to help
4 In the extract above, the phrase flag off can be replaced with

A compete

B watch

C start

D mark

Reduce water loss

Repair leaking
from evaporation by
taps in your
watering lawns in
garden
the morning

Use collected rain Don’t over water

water to wash your car your plants
or bicycle
5 The diagram gives us tips on how to

A reduce usage of water outdoors

B water your plants in your garden

C Maintain your garden

D use water effectively

TIGER’S CRY

Within seconds, you would have done the greatest

favour in life! Donate RM20 and save wild tigers
around the world as they are desperate for help.
They could become extinct in less than 20 years.
The loss of habitat due to human population and
poaching has driven the tigers to the blink of
extinction.

Just click to participate:

Sign up to save the tigers

DONATE

www.tigerscry.com.my

6 Which of the following about the web page is true?

A People need to give help to the tigers

B Tigers are already extinct in 20 years time

C Anybody can help the tigers by clicking online

 D The growth of human population has caused the loss of habitats

7 The word desperate can best be replaced with having

A lost hope

B urgent need

C strong desire

D deep feelings

Usaha Jaya will organize an intensive

revision workshop for Form Five
students from September 26 to 28
from 9.30am to 1.30pm. The workshop
will be held at its new branch in
Bandar Puteri Klang. The workshop
will cover all core subjects. The session
is limited to only fifty participants. For
more details, please contact Ms Emily
Yeoh at 016-9898777.

8 From the notice above, we know that the workshop is

A aimed at only Science students

 B conducted by Ms Emily Yeoh

C organised for Fifth Formers

D held for three whole days

Questions 9-15 are based on the following passage. Choose the BEST answer to fill in each
blank.

Pelangi Beach Resort on Langkawi Island has intricately carved wooden chalets with high
sloping roofs. The gardens ___9___ beautifully landscaped to ___10___ the cottage setting.
Pathways meander through luxuriant flora and foliage.

Pelangi means rainbow in Malay. Like the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow,
Pelangi Beach Resort is a rich treasure trove ___11___ those who seek to unwind in peaceful
surroundings. ___12___ the rainbow itself, the resort ___13__ you a colorful holiday away
from the city crowd and
to snap the hold of routine.

You can see smiling waiters __14__ to wait on you; the sparkling waters and white-powdered
sand. There are lots of activities to keep you ___15___ the go -- the beautifully landscaped
swimming pool, jacuzzi and water sports facilities. The resort even has tennis and squash
courts.

9. A is B are C was D were

10. A enhance B enhanced C enhances D enhancing

 11. A from B who C for D at

12. A Like B Likes C Unlike D Besides

13 A promise B promises C promised D is promising

14 A angry B eager C impatient D reluctant

15 A in B on C for D along

Answers

1. A
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. C
10. B
11. C
12. D
13. D
14. D
15. B