MARA JUNIOR SCIENCE COLLEGE

KUALA KUBU BHARU

SELANGOR

ENGLISH
STANDARDIZED TEST 2
SEMESTER 1 2011
FORM 2
1 Hour And 30 Minutes

DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER BEFORE YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

1. This paper contains 2 sections: Section A: 1 summary question and Section B: 40

objective questions.
2. Answer all the questions.
3. Write your summary on the paper provided. Shade the answers on page 1 for Section
B.

Name : ___________________________________________
Class : __________
Teacher : _________________________

Summary : /10
Objective : /40 %
TOTAL : /50 

SECTION B: Please make sure you darken your answers thoroughly.

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Section A:
You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this question.

Shafiq was hurrying home after school on Wednesday. He had some good news he
wanted to share with his family. He had been chosen to be a school prefect. This was something
that he had always wanted.

He came to a junction. He saw a motorcyclist approaching and waited for him to pass
before he could cross safely. The motorcyclist did not see a pothole on the road. He lost control
of his motorcycle as he went into the pothole. He and his motorcycle fell down. Shafiq saw what
had happened. He saw a car approaching the spot where the motorcyclist fell. He knew he had to
stop the car and prevent it from hitting the fallen motorcyclist. He stood behind the motorcyclist
and waved his bag up and down to attract attention. When the car driver slowed down, Shafiq
shouted and pointed to the motorcyclist. The car stopped and the driver put on his hazard lights
and left his doors open to warn other road users.

Shafiq and Mr Bala, the car driver, went to the motorcyclist. He had bruised both his
knees and sprained his left ankle. All in all he was not badly injured. Mr Bala offered to take him
to a clinic. Shafiq and Mr Bala helped him into the car. Then, they pushed the motorcycle to a
spot where it would not obstruct traffic. Chong Lim, the motorcyclist, was grateful to Shafiq and
Mr Bala for their help. He knew that he would have been badly injured if it wasn’t for Shafiq’s
quick thinking.

Write a summary of how the accident victim was helped.

Your summary must:

• Not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below.

• be in continuous writing (not note form)
• be written in one paragraph.

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your
summary as follows:

Chong Lim rode his motorcycle into a pothole and fell…

[10 marks]
 Section B

For each question, choose the best answer from options A, B, C and D and shade the answers on
page 1.

ZOO NEGARA MALAYSIA

(Hulu Kelang, Ampang – 4108 3422/ 27/ 28). Open from 9 a.m to 5p.m. daily.
The Elephant Show and Multi-Animal show are held twice a day, and
‘Zoo by Night” is open every Saturday from 7p.m to 10 p.m.
Entrance is RM 10 for adults, RM 5 for children and senior citizens.

1 If you want to make enquiries about Zoo Negara Malaysia, how many numbers can you
call?

A Two
B Eight
C Seven
D Three

2 Which of the following is TRUE?

A Only the elephants are performing

B Zoo Negara is open at night twice a week
C Senior citizens pay the same rate as adults
D Children and old people pay the same rate

Uncle Joe,

My brother, Vic, spent the money we had saved for

our tuition fees on a new mobile phone. He says
that it is good for his image but surely he has done
wrong! What should I do?

Matt

3 The purpose of this note is to

A praise his brother

B ask for financial help
C seek Uncle Joe’s advice
 D request for a mobile phone

NO TRESPASSING

4 If you see this sign, you should

A stay in
B stay cool
C stay away
D stay awake

Bored? Nothing to do?

Join our Fun Camp!

Two-day camp at Pulau Teursan.
Go fishing, boating and swimming.
Places are limited!
Register early.
Open to members, tourists and senior
citizens.

Club Secretary.

5 Based on the advertisement above, why would you register early for the Fun Camp?

A To go fishing
B To meet tourists
C To secure a place
D To have more fun
 PEOPLE ARE OUR PRIORITY

ABC BANK

6 The slogan above shows that the bank

A helps customers get rich

B ensures customers’ satisfaction
C gives preference to certain customers
D encourages customers to save their money

The Victoria Institution is an icon. It will be 116 years old this

year, and is the first day school in the country to be awarded
national heritage status. Founded in 1893, it has constantly
maintained a record of academic excellence, outstanding
performance in sports and also produced many leaders.

7 The word icon means

A image
B picture
C symbol
D building
 FLAVOURED HONEY SOLE DISTRIBUTOR

Change of telephone number

We are pleased to inform you that with immediate effect, our new
telephone number will be 03-7656789

Our address remains unchanged.

Honey Trading Co.

27, Kelana Park, 47300 Kelana Jaya

8 Who is the sole distributor of Flavoured Honey?

A Kelana Park
B Honey Trading Co
C New Telephone Co
D Malim Supermarket

9 The phrase remains unchanged in the notice means?

A is still listed
B is still the same
C will be changed
D cannot be changed

David has been traveling allover the world. He is worried about people and
governments cutting down trees and destroying forests. He is also concerned
about animals losing their habitats. He knows that the trees and forests can never
be replaced so he appears regularly on television to appeal for Mother Nature.

10 David is a

A traveler
B naturalist
C filmmaker
D forest ranger
Questions 11 – 18.

Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best
answer from the options A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blank.

The Dynamic Basketball Challenge was well-received by Malaysian youth. This

______________ (11) evident yesterday when 422 teams took part in the two-day event. It was
held at _________________ (12) open air car park at Sunbest Shopping Center.

By 8.30 a.m., ________________ (13) the event was scheduled to start, the car park area was
awash with the light green jerseys of the sponsors. This was the ____________ (14) time the
challenge was organized. It had grown bigger and better _______________ (15) with last year’s
event. ____________ (16) prizes were up for grabs this year. Most participants eyed
_____________ (17) grand prize of four new mobile phones.

McChicken ______________ (18) meals and drinks for all participants. The press was there to
cover the event too. The event was a huge success and all teams interviewed promised to be back
again next year.

11 A is 15 A compare
B was B compares
C were C compared
D are D comparing

12 A a 16 A Much
B an B More
C the C Most
D - D Any

13 A how 17 A a
B why B an
C what C the
D when D at

14 A first 18 A gave
B third B cooked
C fourth C planned
D second D sponsored
Question 19 – 21

Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are
underlines

Situation A : Two friends are sharing their problems

Johan : I’m thinking of working during the holidays but my parents won’t allow me.
Johari : I had the same problem. However, after much persuasion they finally gave in (19).
Johan : You’re lucky! My parents are different.
Johari : Why don’t you talk it over (20) with them again?
Johan : It’s not going to work. Besides, they want me to keep an eye on (21) my little brother.
Johari : What can I say? Keep trying.

19 gave in

A ended C relented
B entered D persuaded

20 talk it over

A ignore C negotiate
B decline D convince

21 keep and eye one

A look at C look after

B look on D look away

Question 22 – 24

Read the text below and chose the best meaning for the expressions that are underlined

Good morning to all my friends. Today, I am going to give a brief talk on making
decisions. When making decisions, be it small or big, we must always look before we leap 22).
For example, if you decide not to study ar this year, you must be prepared to face the music (23)
from your parents and teachers. On the other hand, you should decide to work hard and never put
off till tomorrow what may be done today (24). If this becomes your motto, you are bound to
be successful in anything that you do.

22 look before we leap

A think before acting

B jump at things immediately
C ask for advices from the elderly
D look around before making a decision
23 face the music

A to be grounded
B to be appreciated
C to be reprimanded
D to be congratulated

24 never put off till tomorrow what may be done today

A do not do things in a hurt

B do not do things immediately
C do not worry over things today
D do not postpone what should be done

Question 25 – 28
Read the poster below carefully and answer the questions that follow:

English Conversation Classes Don’t miss this golden

Learn to speak English opportunity!
The ability to speak
Star Language School offers you: English fluently will help
• experienced teachers you in your social life,
• small classes travels and career.
• latest teaching techniques

25 The purpose of this poster is to

A encourage people to learn English

B tell people how important English is
C encourage people to enroll in Star Language School
D inform people about the latest teaching techniques used.

26 The Star Language School teaches students how to

A read English well

B write English well
C speak English well
D listen to English well
27 The word you in the poster refers to

A teachers of English
B students of languages
C anyone who reads the poster
D anyone who is weak in English

28 Which among these places will you be unlikely to see this advertisement?

A at a bus stop
B by the road side
C at a night market
D at a tuition center
Questions 29 – 34 are based on the following letter
Dear Clare,

It was a very pleasant surprise to hear from you so soon after I last wrote. Normally it takes
weeks before I receive a letter from you! How are you? I am fine but I am busy training for a
swimming competition. Yes, I know, yet another one! This one will be held from 27 to 31 July
2011. I think I might sprained my elbow slightly in yesterday’s training session so I am taking
today and tomorrow off to rest the elbow.

You should not be depressed that your sister is cleverer than you. Everyone is different. We
each have our own strengths and weaknesses. Accept this fact and you will be a happier person. I
know you are very good at Art. The pictures you draw and color are very vivid. Why don’t you
develop this talent? Maybe you could join the editorial board as an artist. Furthermore, if you know
of any art competitions, take part in them. You may not win the competitions now but over time you
will get better and then you will win them! I believe that when you focus on your strengths, you will
become less irritated with your sister and more loving towards her. After all, the two of you only
have each other! Do write and let me know how this works out.

You could also try talking to your mother and father and letting them know how you feel.
They are the best people to help you with your problems. They were young once and they have
probably experienced the same sibling rivalry that you are going through now. They love and care
for you very much. One thing I can tell you is that whatever you are feeling will soon pass.

How are your pet rabbits? Has the mother rabbit given birth already? I’m sure the baby
rabbits will be so cute and adorable. The mother rabbits and baby rabbits will need tender loving
care now and so you must have your hands full.

Take care and write back soon. I am waiting to hear from you.

Your friend,
Ameera

29 Ameera was surprised when she received Clare’s letter because Ameera?

A appeared depressed
B only writes one letter
C did very well in her tests
D does not normally respond quickly

30 Clare was upset because she felt

A she was not as clever as her sister

B she was not as pretty as her sister
C she did not swim as well as Ameera
D she did not draw as well as Ameera
31 How many people are there in Clare’s family?

A Two
B Four
C Five
D Three

32 Ameera felt that Clare might not win any Art competitions because Clare

A gives up too easily

B was not that good an artist
C was not part of the Editorial board
D had to develop her artistic skills first

33 Ameera advised Clare to

A not look after her pet rabbits

B study very hard for her tests
C not tell her parents how she was feeling
D accept her own strengths and weaknesses

34 The phrase sibling rivalry means

A sisters feeling jealous of each other

B one child being better than another child
C having more than two brothers and sisters
D one child being physically bigger than another child
Questions 35 – 40 are based on the following poem

HEIR CONDITIONING
M SHANmughalingam

Grand dad did you breathe

before air cons were invented
was it hard staying
alive without modern inventions?
Grandma weren’t you flustered
as you fluttered with paper fans?
Could you communicate before
faxes and long distance calls
became basic necessities?

Grandchild we lived
before your age. Because
of our ignorance,
we did not know
pollution, stress, traffic jams
destruction of forests, streams and
hills
we feared God and nature
now nature fears you and
money is your new God

35 What does the term God fearing mean?

A Living a luxurious life

B Living a sincere religious life
C Dedicating life to material things
D Dedicating life to making money

36 How would you describe the grandchild?

A Rude
B Naïve
C Grateful
D Talkative

37 The use of the word ‘ignorance’ shows that modern technology had not been

A sold
B used
C invented
D talked about
38 The word ‘flustered’ means to be
A upset
B happy
C serious
D demanding

39 The personas in this poem are

A a father and a son

B a mother and a son
C a brother and a sister
D a grandchild and grandparents

40 Which of the following suits BEST as the theme of this poem?

A Pollution
B Miscommunication
C Relationship in family
D Modern vs Traditional