SECTION A

[ 15 marks ]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes ]

JOHOR BARU : Some RM 150 million to RM 200 million is spent on

medicine for diabetes, high blood pressure and high levels of cholesterol
each year. The three medicines for these illnesses are the most needed,
reflecting the growth of such illnesses in the country.

The peoples unhealthy lifestyle is setting the Government back by RM90

million due to the cost of supplying medicine to public hospitals. Heart
disease is the number one killer in the country. The factors for the
disease include high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking and bad eating
habits.

These illnesses can be prevented by not smoking and through exercise.

People should also be more critical when choosing food and pick those
with health benefits.
1. Based on the extract above, one way the people can help the
government to cut cost is by
A leading a healthy lifestyle
B criticising the food they eat
C buying expensive cigarettes
D buying the medicines themselves

Aromatherapy Scent Inhaler Insomnia Relief

The insomnia Relief Inhaler is a natural blend of pure essential
oils with jojoba, known to have calming effects to help relieve
the discomforts of insomnia.

2. Aromatherapy Scent Inhaler helps one

A to be calm
B to sleep well
C to help people
D to be more comfortable
3. From the cartoon strips above, we know that we should
A listen to music
B honk when in a dangerous situation
C pay attention while crossing the road
D dance on the road with the music on

WIE WIE the worlds best toothbrush !

Buy your WIE WIE toothbrush at any Family Pharmacy outlet.

A 30 ml tube of White Toothpaste will be given free.

Hurry ! Offer ends 28 August 2016.

4. From the advertisement, we know that

A we can buy the toothbrush at any outlet
B the special offer is on 28 August 2016 only
C a free Wie Wie toothbrush is given with White Toothpaste
D we can get this special offer only at Family Pharmacy outlets
5. The idiom grab a bite means
A take a break
B catch something
C go out for a while
D get something to eat
6. From the pie chart, we can infer that
A many students in SMK Wisukhihotu enjoy reading.
B many students of SMK Wisukhihotu enjoy physical activity
C many students of SMK Wisukhihotu like playing computer games
D very few students of SMK Wisukhihotu like to chart on the Internet
7. From the advertisement above, return air ticket means the ticket
A is only valid for air travel
B must be returned after you use it
C is valid for the journey to and from
D is not valid after you have returned from your holiday

DIN DAENG GARDEN

A new venue at the Din Daeng Mall for you to fill your day with
entertainment, pampering, handmade and homemade goodies !
Bring your spouse and children therell surely be something for
everybody.

Date: 10th and 11th August onwards

( every alternate weekends )
Time : 11 am 7 pm
Venue : East and West Wing Concourse Din Daeng Mall
 8. When can one visit Din Daeng Garden ?
A Every day
B Every week
C Once a month
D Once a fortnight

Questions 9 15 are based on the following passage

The Pulau Payar Marine Park, established _____9_____ the west coast of
Peninsular Malaysia consists of Pulau Payar, Pulau Kaca, Pulau Lembu and
Pulau Segantang. It is located approximately 15 nautical miles west of Kuala
Kedah, 19 nautical miles south of Langkawi Island and 32 nautical miles north
of Pulau Pinang.

The four islands of Pulau Payar Marine Park are surrounded ____10____
coral reefs and are ideal for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving. The calm
and clear waters enable visitors to enjoy the ____11____ marine life. The
average of 30 to 50 feet of visibility in the water of Pulau payar Marine Park
ensures satisfaction for diving activity at all times.

Pulau Payar has four sandy beaches totalling about 200 metres in
____12____. Its shallow waters are protected from rough seas and are
suitable for swimming and snorkelling. For the driver, the marine park offers a
variety of diving conditions; one can ____13____ on flat terrain to the west
and around Pulau Segantang.

On the south western tip of the island there is an area known as the Coral
Garden. It is ____14____ entirely with bright multi-coloured soft corals and is
an inspirational sight. There are also artificial reefs which will give the diver an
unforgettable experience. The artificial reefs are marked with yellow buoys
with corresponding codes; Types Reefs ( TR ) and Boats Reefs ( BR ). There
is also a ____15____ of tame baby black-tip sharks in shallow waters just in
front of the Marine Park Centre which can be hand-fed by visitors.
Source; http//www.langkawi-online.com/pages/marine-park.php
9. A in 13 A dive
B by B dives
C off C dived
D with D diving

10 A of 14 A cover
B by B covers
C over C covered
D with D covering

11 A enchant 15 A herd
B enchants B group
C enchanted C school
D enchanting D battalion

12 A width
B length
C height
D weight

SECTION B
[ 10 marks ]
[Time suggested : 25 minutes ]
Questions 16 25

Read the following information on orang-utans and answer the questions

that follow.

Once widespread throughout the forests of Asia, orang-utans are now

confined to just two islands, Sumatra and Borneo ( Sabah and Sarawak ) .
These are the only places in the world where orang-utans live. Orang-utans
live mainly in the trees, only occasionally coming to the ground.

Orang-utans sleep in their nests and they usually make a new one
every evening. They also build nests in the daytime to rest and play in. A
mother with young children might build two or three nests a day. They are
woven in the branch of a tree and are usually very well made, like a big
basket. Often they are more than a metre across. Baby orang-utans are
born in these nests.

Orang-utans eat fruit, young leaves, flowers, bark, insects and

occasional egg. Their favourite fruit is durian. Essentially, they are
vegetarian and do not eat meat or fish.

An infant orang-utan weighs around half a kilogram at birth. Adult

females can grow to around 1.3 metres in height and weigh around 45 kg.
Males can reach 1.8 metres in height and can weigh over 120 kg.

In the wild, the average lifespan of an orang-utan is 45 to 50 years.

They have been known to live longer- up to 65 years in captivity.

Orang-utans are on the critically endangered species list. One reason

why they are endangered is loss of habitat. We are destroying their forests
for development. Another reason is the fact that they reproduce very slowly.
A female will only give birth every six to seven years in the wild.
Source http://www.orangutans-sos.org/aboutorangutans.php
Questions 16 25

Using the information given, complete the graphic organiser below.

Where they are found

16._______________________

17._______________________

Habitat

18.________________________

Diet

19.________________________
20.________________________
21._________________________

Lifespan

22 in the wild

23 in captivity _

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Threats to survival

24 _______________________

25 _______________________
 SECTION C
[ 25 marks ]
[Time suggested : 50 minutes ]

Questions 26 31 are based on the following passage.

Ahmad and I are very fond of trekking but not hiking. Although both are activities in which one
walks or hikes through the woods, hiking is done more for leisure on man-made roads or trails, while
trekking is done over a variety of terrain as a means of transportation, adventure, or challenge to the body
and mind. Hiking and trekking can be done over short distances in a day or two or over a longer distance
over the course of several days, weeks or even months but the day to day routines and activity associated
with hiking will be different from that of trekking. Hiking is generally an easy to moderately-paced activity.
Trekking, however, takes place over varied terrain; a trekker may travel on roads, trails and also through
undeveloped terrain. Trekkers will often have to use maps and orienteering skills to find their way, and
must have first aid and survival skills.
Due to our interest in trekking, when we were in Bangkok we decided to go to northern Thailand to
do some trekking. From an agent in Bangkok we booked a four- day trek through northern Thailand. There
were ten people on the trip with us: a young Singaporean who had not been home for ten years; his wife
from Indonesia; an English teacher; two Malaysian students; a middle-aged Chinese couple who were the
only experienced hikers on the trip; Ahmad and me. We also had with us our Thai cook. Ram, our guide,
was a college student who had studied English at a local university. His main job as a group leader was to
prevent members in the group from getting lost, which could easily happen if one should fall behind on an
unmarked trail.
We left Chiang Mai for a three-hour ride north by truck. The terrain became increasingly
mountainous and later we climbed out of the back of the truck and walked for a short distance until we
came to a stream. Following this we took a restful ride on a motorised long boat. Our actual trekking was a
two-hour trek through the hilly countryside very close to the Myanmar border.
The people living in this area had slowly moved down from Southern China about a hundred years
ago. These people belong to different tribes and speak their own languages. They also have their own laws.
Their homes are on the rugged foothills of the Himalayas. Although they seem to be very shy, occasionally
they venture into nearby towns to earn some extra money. The first village we came to belonged to the
Meo tribe. They were not particularly bothered by us as they were quite used to having visitors. We
spotted a few women weaving while chatting away in their own language. They seemed to be not
distracted by us and went about their work happily. However, in recent years their contact with the
outside world has created an interest in money. They now demand payment for each photograph taken
although sweets and chocolates are also acceptable.
We moved on, and my leg muscles ached by the time we reached Lusu village, high in the rugged
hills. We put our bags down, took off our walking shoes, and sat down for a good Thai meal of vegetables,
eggs, rice and chicken curry. Ram had made arrangements with the village headman, so we were expected
guests. There was a comfortable homely air as we ate our dinner outdoors. There was calm as our tired
bodies absorbed the peaceful surroundings.
26 In paragraph 1, give one difference between hiking and trekking.

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[ 1 mark ]

27 From paragraph 2,

( a ) which word means reserved ?

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[ 1 mark ]

( b ) in what way were the Chinese couple different from the rest of the

group ?

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[ 1 mark ]

28 From paragraph 4,

( a ) where were the hill tribes originally from ?

______________________________________________________________
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[ 1 mark ]

( b ) what change did the Meo villagers undergo after coming into contact
with the outside world ?
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[ 1 mark ]

29 From paragraph 5,

( a ) how were the writer and his friends treated at Lusu village ?

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[ 1 mark ]

( b ) why did the writer say that they were expected guests ?

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[ 1 mark ]

30 Do you think the group enjoyed trekking adventure ?

Give a reason.

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[ 2 marks ]

31 The group had an interesting and fruitful experience during the trekking
adventure in northern Thailand.
Based on the passage, write a summary on

the journey, and

what they saw during the trekking

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

Your summary must:

be in continuous writing ( nit note form )

use materials from line 12 to 40.
not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below.

Begin your summary as follows:

Our group of ten started out trek with a guide ..

[ 15 marks ]

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 SECTION D
[ 20 marks ]
[Time suggested : 35 minutes ]