SECTION A

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ANSWER ‘SECTION A’ (SPM English

Paper 2)

Before the exam, get yourselves familiar with different types of stimulus which can be found in particular section of SPM English paper, namely: linear stimulus (e.g. newspaper excerpts, short texts, dialogues, proverbs, etc.) and non-linear stimulus (e.g. graphs, advertisements, road signs, diagrams, etc.).

Study the stimulus given meticulously. Make sure you understand all the details described in each stimulus thoroughly. Your accurate interpretation of the non-linear stimulus is also important.

Next, read the question which follows carefully – in order for you to find out what is required.

At the same time, identify and highlight any key-word used in each question as a clue to guide you in searching for the detail required (as your answer) from the given stimulus.

Then, go through all the answer-options provided but, DO NOT rush to conclusions at the first sight of the most likely correct answer-option. Please initiate constant reference to the stimulus before you choose and finalize your answer for evidence, as well as, confirmation.

In term of the Cloze-Passage Stimulus (questions 9 – 15), you are advised to read through the incomplete passage first (ignoring the blanks assigned). While reading, please identify the use of Tense (or Part of Speech – e.g. Present/Past/Future Tense); and the central ideas of the text (i.e. what is the text about?). Basically, you will be able to get a glimpse of ideas about the cloze-passage from this first reading, which can be the most helpful clues for you to choose the best answer to fill in each of the blank accordingly.

Finally, mark your answer on the answer-sheet provided properly.

Remember, try your level best to ANSWER ALL the questions. Good Luck…

SECTION A (ENGLISH 1119 – SPM)

SET 1:-

Instruction: Study the stimulus given and read the questions carefully. Then, circle the best answer A, B, C or D.

1. Based on the road-sign above, we are informed that the road is closed to A cars.B buses.C trucks.D lorries.

Questions 2 – 3 are based on the following sign.

2. The notice means that customers are only allowed to pay byA money.B cheque.C credit-card.D money order.

3. The notice is often seen atA School.B Hospital.C Sundry-shop.D Train-station.

FLOOD AHEAD(Impassable To Light Vehicles)

CASH TERM ONLY

Questions 4 – 5 are based on the following poster.

4. In the poster above, the word “conserve” meansA save.B store.C gather.D collect.

5. In your daily life, what can you do to conserve water?A Use a hose to water the plants.B Use the shower while having a bath.C Turn on the tap while brushing teeth.D Collect rain-water in a bucket to wash the car.

Questions 6 – 8 are based on the following excerpt.

6. From the text above, “pollution-free environment” refers to the situation whereA we are free to pollute the environment.B environmental pollution is not for sale.C the environment is free from pollution.D there is no price for environmental pollution.

7. The phrase “collective effort” mentioned in the text above means A proactive step.

B supportive work.C innovative measure.D collaborative action.

8. The term “hazardous” used in the text can be best replaced by the wordA chaotic.B ambitious.C detrimental.

Generally, we have to work together to create pollution-free environment for our healthy lives. Hence, collective effort is the key in preserving our Mother Nature from any man-made hazardous activities. For instance, we can organize awareness campaigns to encourage car pool, avoid open-burning and prevent deforestation.

CONSERVE EVERY DROP OF WATER

Don’t Waste Our Precious

D irresponsible.Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage.

When it comes to babies, vaccination is almost always a passé topic among parents, most of (9) think that other than those provided in the country’s National Immunisation Programme (NIP), other recommended vaccines are not necessary for their newborn or toddler. Some urban parents have also been (10) by the Internet and other sources. They are now opting not to vaccinate their children. This worries paediatricians.

Vaccination is prevention and it is an investment in health. If we are to practice what we preach (11) prevention being better than cure, then we should be advocating vaccination. It is not new and it has been shown to be safe and effective in (12) serious diseases.

Some parents had also questioned the number of vaccines the child has to take, because the view is that children’s bodies cannot handle too many vaccines. (13) it has been estimated that theoretically, the number of vaccines an infant can take is around 10,000. So, we (14) a long way to go.

It is difficult to stop diseases from spreading due to humans being the hosts. So it is easier to vaccinate people against the diseases. In the ideal world, everyone should be vaccinated. The concept of eradicating disease (15) than vaccination is a good idea but it is very difficult to do because of the borderless world.

(Adapted from New Straits Times, April 24, 2012)

9. A. who 13. A. ButB. whom B. ThusC. which C. BesidesD. whose D. Therefore

10. A. influence 14. A. hasB. influences B. hadC. influenced C. haveD. influencing D. having

11. A. to 15. A. ratherB. on B. in spiteC. about C. insteadD. towards D. despite

12. A. reducingB. tumblingC. escalatingD. increasing

SET 2:-


1. From the advice above, we know that we shouldA not wear a costly helmet.B make a short trip to buy a helmet.C use a helmet even for a short journey.D not wear a helmet when we go to a shop.

Questions 2 – 3 are based on the following newspaper excerpt.

2. In the excerpt above, “haze” is an environmental problem which is related toA air pollution.B land pollution.C water pollution.D sound pollution.

3. Based on the article above, the public is advised toA stay at home.B lock the house.C get treatment indoors.D close and seal the doors.

Kuala Lumpur, Wed. – The haze problem is getting worse, nowadays. In fact, the situation has reached the critical level in some of the states. Hence, the Ministry of Health is considering making it mandatory for the public to confine indoors.

Remember: Without a helmet, even a short trip to the shop can cost you dearly.

4. Your friend tells you about his problem in managing the time between study and other activities. What would be the best suggestion that you can offer to him?A Do your revision right after school until late at night.B Use a planner to organize your daily activities in advance.C Skip your meal time so that you will have more time for your study.D Try to spend less than 8 hours for your sleep to save time for your study.

Questions 5 – 7 are based on the advertisement below.

5. From the advertisement above, the customers know that there are flightsA every day.B every year.C every week.D every month.

6. In your opinion, why do you think the company provides online transaction for customers to book or purchase the tickets?A It is difficult to find the company’s office-building.B It is convenient for the customers to do transactions.C It allows the company to sell the tickets at a cheaper price.D It does not encourage its personnel to deal directly with customers.

7. Imagine that you need to find out about the price of a one-way ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching, how would you ask for the detail through the telephone?A “May I buy a ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching?”B “May I book a ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching?”C “May I know the fare for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching?” D “May I ask for the discount ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching?”

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Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching and Kota kinabalu. Travel Period from January to March 2012.

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JUVENILE ARRESTS2009 2010 2011

Youths arrested for crime 681 1,205 2,408Shoplifting 188 610 703Violent crimes 38 95 127Vandalism 41 84 56

8. What inference can be drawn from the data shown in the table above?

A The number of cases of vandalism has increased over the years.B The number of cases of violent crimes have dropped drastically.C The number of cases of shoplifting has decreased over the years.D The number of cases of youths arrested for crime has doubled since 1990.

Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage.

A shiny blue bucket filled with bright yellow, unblemished lemons sat in the middle of the driveway. A handwritten sign, (9) against the bucket, invited: “Free Lemons – please take some”.

I took two of the luscious lemons, but it was the simple act of (10) from this kind neighbor that lifted my spirits and stayed with me for hours afterwards. On impulse, I sat and wrote a note of thanks, on my prettiest stationery, in my best handwriting. I did not include my name or address. (11) I next walked past “the lemon house”, as I had come to call it, I dropped my note in the letterbox.

The following week there was a letter to the editor in the local newspaper titled “Lemons Sweet Treat”. It read: “This season I had an (12) of lemons and, rather than see them wasted, I put them in a bucket on my front verge with a ‘Please take some’ notice. A few days later I received a lovely handwritten note thanking me for the lemons and acknowledging my kindness – no name, no address. The note was totally unexpected but much appreciated. (13) this newspaper I would very much like to thank this anonymous person for making my day.”

I knew intuitively that this message (14) from my neighbor. It warmed my heart that such a simple exchange of kindness had resulted in such a powerful experience for ___(15) of us.

(Adapted from Reader’s Digest, April 2012)

9. A. prop 13. A. ForB. props B. FromC. propped C. WithinD. propping D. Through

10. A. enmity 14. A. isB. hostility B. areC. humanity C. wasD. generosity D. were

11. A. After 15. A. bothB. When B. eitherC. Upon C. neither D. Once D. together

12. A. absenceB. adequacyC. abundanceD. insufficiency

SET 3:-


1. What does the above statement mean?A A single stone can cause two birds to be killed.B Two different methods can be used to solve a problem.C The task of killing two birds is easier by using one stone only. D Two different problems can be solved at once with one method.

2. Based on the dialogue above, what does Abu mean when he said: “Sure”?A Yes, I am sure where to go.B Yes, you may take your leave now.C Yes, I am sure you know where to go.D Yes, I think we should leave together now.

Questions 3 – 4 are based on the newspaper report below.

3. The best headline for the news report stated above isA Water Contamination.B The Plight of Drought Victims.C Land Cultivation After Drought Season.D Dangerous Diseases Suffered By Drought Victims.

4. From the report, we may conclude that the root to all the victims’ problems is theA disease.B starvation.C long drought.

Menado, Sat. – The victims are desperate to search for moist and fertile land for them to grow edible crops. They are out of food resource to satisfy their starvation since a long drought hit the country. Even worse, the area is struck by the disease related to contaminated water. For the time being, they can only pray for the rain to fall and bring hope to their lives once again.

Killing Two Birds With One Stone

Ali : Please excuse me, Abu. I have to take my leave now.Abu : Sure.

D contaminated water. How to Make Mashed Potato

5. From the steps above, which of the following is not true?A Add milk, butter and salt after draining.B Mash the potatoes until they are creamy.C Wash and peel the potatoes after draining them.D Boil the potatoes before proceeding with other steps.

Questions 6 – 8 are based on the short text below.

6. The word “famous” found in the text above can be best replaced withA. peculiarB. unusualC. legendary D. renowned

7. From the description above, we know that the traditional game mentioned must be played inA a hilly area.B a paddy field.C an open space.D a confined place.

8. Based on the description above, justify the reason why the children are usually barefoot to play the game?A It is the rule of the game.B They need to kick the rim as they run around.C It is easier and faster to run around during the game. D They may lose their shoes every time they play the game.

There is a famous traditional game among the children in Terengganu known as “gelek reng”. It involves the use of a stick to roll a bicycle rim from one end to another as the child runs in great speed. The children are usually barefoot while playing this game for convenience.

Wash and peel the potatoes

Bring the potatoes to a boil

Drain the

potatoes

Add milk, butter and

salt

Mash until the potatoes are creamy

Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage.

It seems certain aromas have the power to stir up strong emotions and even change our mood. A new study of 4000 people in the UK looked at the scents that appeal to us most. Freshly baked bread topped the list. Interestingly, while women claim certain smells make them happy because they are homely or remind them of someone they love, guys prefer exciting and invigorating aromas. Still, 94% of men admitted they wanted their homes to smell nice.

According to Dr. Pamela Dalton, the link between smell and memory is very strong. Smell has the power to revive the past and transport us to a happy time or place, or remind us of a special person, evoking feelings of nostalgia and comfort.

(Adapted from Reader’s Digest, May 2010)

9. A. -- 13. A. forB. A B. besideC. An C. amongD. The D. between

10. A. Fresh 14. A. spiritB. Freshly B. powerC. Refresh C. energyD. Refreshing D. authority

11. A. prefer 15. A. evokeB. prefers B. evokesC. preferred C. evoked D. preference D. evoking

12. A. hisB. herC. theirD. there

ANSWER SCHEME (Section A – SPM English 1119, Paper 2)

SET 1: SET 3:

1. A 1. D 2. A 2. B3. C 3. B4. A 4. C5. D 5. C6. C 6. D7. D 7. C8. C 8. C9. B 9. B10. C 10. B11. C 11. A12. A 12. C13. A 13. D14. C 14. B15. A 15. D

SET 2:

1. C2. A3. A4. B5. A6. B7. C8. D9. C10. D11. B12. C13. D14. C15. A

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