STANDARDIZE 1, SEM 1, FOR FORM 2

MAKTAB RENDAH SAINS MARA

BETONG, SARAWAK

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UJIAN SELARAS 1, SEMESTER 1

2012

TINGKATAN 2

BAHASA INGGERIS

PAPER 1

Satu jam

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Arahan

1.      Kertas soalan ini mengandungi dua bahagian 40 soalan.

2.   Jawab SEMUA soalan

Instructions

1.  This questions paper consists of 40 questions.

2.  Answer  ALL questions.

Each question in this paper is followed by four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose one answer for each question.

Questions 1-10 are based on the information given.

Study the envelope below and answer the question that follows.

1.      Who is the recipient of the letter?

A.    Lot 11, Jalan 51A/223, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

B.     Pejabat Pos Besar Kuala Lumpur

C.     Reader’s Digest Asia Ltd

D.    Zaiton Abdul Rahman

Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.

2.      Which of the following statements is true?

A.    The office is open every day of the week.

B.     The office is open three hours a day.

C.     The office is open 24 hours a day.

D.    The office is only open on Mondays.

Study the recipe below and answer the question that follows.

	Fruits of your choice 2 tablespoons of sugar ½ glass of soda water Lots of ice-cubes Pieces of lemons for decorations

3.      Which of the ingredients is up to the person who is making the drink?

A.    Sugar

B.     Fruit

C.     Ice cubes

D.    Soda water

Let’s Recycle Paper Campaign What can be recycled -          newspapers, magazines, books, calendar papers, cards and cardboards, envelopes, non-carbonised papers What cannot be recycled -          tissue papers, food magazines, tetrapak drink packets, polystyrene, carbon paper, foil, laminated materials

Study the notice below and answer the questions that follows.

4.      Based on the notice, we know that

A.    Laminated cards are recyclable

B.     Newspapers and foil are two of the recyclable paper products

C.     We should try to recycle tissue papers and polystrene cups

D.    Some types of paper products cannot be recycled

Instant Lawn in 7 days! Carpet Turfing -Hassle-free              - Fast to grow -Economical              -Easy to maintain GREENLAND LANDSCAPE (Only for residents in Negeri Sembilan) Call 06-4221000 (10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.)

Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

5.      How long will it take Greenland Landscape to complete a lawn?

A.    A day

B.     A week

C.     A month

D.    A year

6.      Which of the following statements is true?

A.    Greenland Landscape offers carpets

B.     The instant lawn takes a lot of time to maintain

C.     Greenland Landscape is open from 9 a.m to 2 p.m

D.    The instant lawn offer is only for those staying in Negeri Sembilan

The polar bear is a relentless hunter. Its movements are associated with the movement of the sun. In autumn, it moves southwards and in spring it moves north again, staying on the ice belt along the Arctic coast where seals are plentiful. It also follows the movement of tiny sea organisms that fish feeds on. This is because there are bound to be seals where where there are plenty of fish.

Read the questions below and answer the questions that follow

7.      The word relentless shows that the polar bear

A.    Does not give up easily

B.     Does not like to eat fish

C.     Does not stay near the ice belt

D.    Does not move during autumn

8.      What do polar bears hunt?

A.    Fish

B.     Seals

C.     Hunters

D.    Sea organisms

Read the extract below and answer the questions

When a car skidded on wet pavement and struck a light pole, several bystanders immediately ran over to help the driver. A woman was the first to reach the victim, but a man rushed in and pushed her back. “Step aside, lady,” he barked. “I’ve taken a course in first aid.” The woman watched him for a few minutes, and then tapped his shoulder. “Pardon me,” she said. “But when you get to the part about calling a doctor, I’m right here.” Adapted from Reader’s Digest, March 1997

9.      Who reached the driver of the car first?

A.    A man

B.     A woman

C.     Several bystanders

D.    No one

10.  The word barked means

A.    Coughed

B.     Said softly

C.     Whispered

D.    Spoke harshly

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 to fit the numbered blank.

As a doctor in a remote village where residents are used to the ways of the local witch doctor, I have encountered

some interesting cases. One day, a patient came to my practice with (11) __________skin infections. After examining (12) __________, I gave him a prescription. A few days later, he returned because the (13)___________had not improved. I gave him another prescription for a stronger drug. (14) __________ three days later he was back and, to my surprise, the infection had got (15)___________.

When I asked him if he (16) _________________ the drug as prescribed, he said that he had taken it the usual way - he had (17) ____________the prescription paper, mixed the ashes (18) ____________a glass of water and drank it!

Adapted from The Reader's Digest January 1999.

11.

A. a

B. the

C. an

D. –

12.

A. her

B. his

C. he

D. him

13.

A. complaints

B. complaint

C. complaining

D. complained

14.

A. Yet

B. Still

C. Although

D. But

15.

A. worse

B. worst

C. worsen

D. worsening

16.

A. has taken

B. had taken

C. was taken

D. took

17.

A. burn

B. burns

C. burning

D. burned

18.

A. to

B. with

C. through

D. over

Questions 19 — 21 Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Stella and Vicky are preparing for the Teacher's Day celebration in their school.

Stella : I think we should buy something for our teachers. It's Teacher's Day next week.

 Vicky : You are right! We must look up to (19) our teachers.

Stella : Have you any suggestions? I am running out (20) of ideas.

Vicky : How about getting them a pen each? That will make up (21) for our mischief in class.

19. look up to

A.    Follow

B.     Respect

C.     Search for

D.    Remember

20. running out

A.    Lacking

B.     Thinking

C.     Preparing

D.    Jogging

21. make up

A.    Solve

B.     Create

C.     Be a start

D.    Compensate

Questions 22— 24 Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Coach : Alex, keep in mind (22) that you have to come for the practice tomorrow evening and practice hard.

Alex    : Yes, Coach. I will put my shoulder to the wheel (23) for the coming badminton competition.

Coach  : Don’t worry. Surely you will win the day (24).

Alex    : Thank you, Coach.

22. keep in mind

A.  try

B.  remember

C.  don’t bother

D.  thinking hard

23. put my shoulder to the wheel

A.  drive a car

B.  bring along the wheel of a car

C.  put some things on the shoulder

24. win the day

A.  be victorious

B.  get a holiday

C.  play one along

D.  practice for a day

    D. work very hard in order to

          succeed

Questions 25 - 28 are based on the following text.

When I was a child, mum would read to me every night. After a bedtime prayer, I would be tucked up in bed while mum sat on the edge of the bed. She would open a book, draw her breath and begin to read. I never had any idea whom I'd meet on those magical nights. There was Alice going through the looking glass; Robinson Crusoe on his island; Oliver Twist starving in the workhouse or Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in the lab. As the years passed, I grew up, went to universiy, and found work as a newspaper reporter. Mum grew old and frail. Now she is an invalid, confined to bed. Her body may be weak but her mind is as bright as ever. I read to her now, from some of the well-worn and dog eared books she read to me so long ago. Sometimes I think back to my childhood nights when mum would be weary after a long day's work but was never too tired to open a book and read to me. I thank God for the most precious gift I have ever received - the gift of words and books.

25. Whom did the writer meet on those childhood nights?

A. Neighbours

B. Friends

C. Friends

D. Characters in stories

26. The writer mentions that after a long day's work, her mother was never too tired to open a book. This sentence tells us that the mother was...

A. lazy

B. hardworking

C. dedicated

D. strict

27. A dog-eared book is a book with...

A. bent or torn pages

B. yellow pages

C. missing pages

D. blurred pages

28. The best title for the passage is...

A. A Bedtime Prayer

B. Magical Nights

C. My Mother

D. The Most Valuable Gift

Questions 29 -34  Read the dialogue below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Kong Beng:    Hi, Fadzil. Where did you go yesterday?

Fadzil :       Hi, Kong Beng. I was at the library. I had to do some research.

Kong Beng :   Research? On what?

Fadzil :       I have to write an essay on two famous persons who have sacrified a lot to help our country              achieve  independence. I have to write about their character and what they did to help the country. That needs a lot of research.

Kong Beng     : Oh, I see. So, who are you going to write about?

Fadzil         : I have chosen two people.

Kong Beng     : Let me guess, one of them is Tunku Abdul Rahman.

Fadzil         : Yes, how did you guess?

Kong Beng     : That's easy. Everyone knows that the Tunku put in a lot of effort to get independence for Malaysia. He was also the first Prime Minister of Malaysia. He was certainly an important man.

Fadzil         : That's true.

Kong Beng     : So, who is the other?

Fadzil         : Sybil Karthigesu.

Kong Beng     : Who is she? I havent't heard of her before.

Fadzil         : She was one of the Freedom Fighters during the Japanese Occupation. Even though she was tortured by the Japanese, she did not give up. She was a woman of principle and she had tremendous courage.

Kong Beng     : I think I have heard about her, though I can't remember her name.

Fadzil         : Well, not many people have heard about Sybil Karthigesu. That's why I chose her.

Kong Beng     : Have you got enough information to write your essay?

Fadzil         : Yes. There are some very good books on Malaysian history in our library. I managed to get all the information I need.

Kong Beng     : Why do you have to write the essay? Is it your school homework?

Fadzil         : No, it's for the Historical Society. All the members have to write the essay. The best essay wins a prize.

Kong Beng     : Oh. Well, I wish you all the best. I hope you win.

Fadzil         : Thanks, Kong Beng. Will you be coming for football practice tomorrow?

Kong Beng     : I'll be there.

29. Why did Fadzil have to do research?

A. He had to finish his assignment

B. He did not know much about famous people.

C. He had to write an article on two famous people.

D. He wanted to take part in a competition

30. What would his essay be about?

A. Malaysia's fight for independence

B. Famous Freedom Fighters in Malaysia

C. People who had sacrified their lives to help  others.

D. Malaysians involved in gaining independence.

31. The word principle in the dialogue means....

A. main

B. headmistress

C. general truth

D. honourable behaviour

32. The following is true of Fadzil except....

A. He knew how to play football

B. He was an active member of the Historical      Society

C. He had adequate material to write essay

D. His essay will win first prize

33. Where did Fadzil go to find the information for his research?

A.  Internet

B.  School library

C.  Museum

D.  Historical society

34. In the passage, the word courage can best be replaced by

A.  Bravery

B.  Coward

C.  Weak

D.  Suffer

Questions 35 - 37 are based on the following text.

35.       Which phrase tells you the fans were very excited and lively?

A.        “to pay tribute”

B.        “in high spirit”

C.        “the Mexican wave”

D.        “chanting the names”

36.       Who is the newest member of Manchesters United?

A.        Ryan Giggs

B.        Wayne Rooney

C.        Paul Scholes

D.        Michael Owen

37.       The phrase early birds in the line 3 refers to  

A.        the fans who came early for the match

B.        thebiggest fansof Manchester United

C.        the best players of the team

D.        the Malaysian players

38.       What was the talking point of the match?

A.        The goal score by Amri Yahya

B.        The choatic traffic leading to the stadium

C.        The good performance of the Malaysian team

D.        The English Premier League champion new kit

39.       The new home jersey was popular among the fans because it

A.        was specially design by Nike

B.        has two black stripes across the chest

C.        .is a souvenir of MU’s success in the FA Cup

D.        is always worn by the Red Devils in matches

40.       The newpaper report mainly about

A.        the match between Manchester United and Malaysia

B.        the newest team member of the Manchester United

C.        Manchester United visiting Malaysia

D.        the fans of Manchester United

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