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IMPROVE YOUR READING (P1) & LISTENING (P4) SKILLS fata Nea [_etaliela[i] ANGKA GILIRAN { Pre-SPM Model Test FORM 4 KERTAS 1 ‘MAM ARAHAN: Tk Kegunaa 1 Buka kertas soalan ini apabila | Kod Pemeriksa: sera | 2 Tuls aombor kad pengenalan [I dan angka giliran anda pada ruang yang disediakan. ENGLISH 3 Kertas soalan ini mengandungi [Part 1 8 lima bahagian: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 dan Part 5. Part2 10 4 Jawad” semua bohagian dalam a kertas soalan ini. pets 2 5 Anda dinasihati ——_supaya | pare 6 ‘engambil masa 1 jam 30 minit untuk menjawab semua satan, Part 5 8 Jumlah 40 © tals re SPM Model et 1 Paper 4 1 hour 30 minutes Instructions: This question paper consists of five parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 8. Answer all parts in this question paper, Part 1 Questions 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. ‘Study the information carefully and choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark your answer on the answer sheet. We, on established properly development company and o subsidiary of o public listed company, axe curently seeking a silable, qualified and dynamic Melaysian to join eur company for the following position based in Cyberjaya. Accounts Officer ‘© Possess 0 Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent © 1 - 2 years related experience: Q Fomilior with MS Word and Excel © Willing to learn © ble to werk independerely with least supervision Interested candidates please email your detailed resume to hresource21@[Link], Closing date: 20 January 2024 (Only shortisted candidates will be notified.) 1 Which of the following statements is true about the advertisement? ‘A Job applicants must be computer literate. B_ Malaysians and foreigners can apply for this job. C_On-the-job training will be provided by the company. 2 Which ofthe following statements is true? A. Lots of houses were destroyed by floodwaters, B There were casualties due tothe incident The incident lasted about 1S minutes. [Lihat halaman sebelah wmi-10) SULIT 1119/01 No watx can make this cake 80 rich and delicious, cco Noall-purpse leur can make i 0 lght and vender ‘Windmill Royal Butter Cake Re Zep sifted Windrl Cake lou cop niga 2easgoors balieg powder 2P esp mh ‘4 teatpoon alt Rea ‘ep ler ‘teaspoon vila 4 The purpose of the advertisement is A. to motivate people to make butter cakes. B to encourage people to buy Windmill Cake Flour. toinform people the recipe of baking extraordinary cakes. TST wri -20) Boies nish Pre SPM Model Test 1 My goodness! |hope nothing valuable | | The burglars must have gotin through was stolen, the kitchen window. Ionly we had remembered to close it. ‘Oh no! My jewellery box is missing! | Our cash box is missing, too! We'd better make a police report. | don't think the burglars have gone far. ae Mr Wong Mrs Wong 5 The conversation between Mr and Mrs Wong shows that A’ Mrs Wong regrets keeping her valuables at home. B there was a break-in at Mr and Mrs Wong's house, C Mrand Mrs Wong are afraid the burglars will eome back. 6 From the notice, we know that beachgoers ‘A. can apply inseot repellent liberally. B need to be wary of sandflies at the Iis recommended thatyouapply some insect repellent beach. Peroni ist C have to spray insecticide before ‘going to the beach, eos ete heat with insecticide despite the pr ly and leave for others to use. Thank you To emily From: aileng_vitgo@[Link] Subject: Thank You for Your Loving Heart Hi, Thank you for making soup for me when I was sick. The homemade chicken soup was nutritious and helped stimulate my appetite. | felt as fit as a fiddle after eating. the soup. You are a very caring and thoughtful person. | appreciate having you next door. Thank you, Regards, Ai Leng, x0x0 BMA cone 7. Which of the following statements is true? ‘A. Ai Leng ordered chicken soup from Emily. B Aj Leng felt better after eating the homemade soup. C Emily was grateful to have Ai Leng as her neighbour. Linat halaman sebelah 1119/01 aia, SULIT ———_———————— EB tog PsP Model Tes 1 ‘The disease that robs us of ourselves... 8 The disease that robs us of ourselves, » Alzheimer's disease leads to memory loss, difficulty to | MMM te ouseves | think, altered behaviour and the inability to do everyday § anymore. ) tasks. Nearly 55 million people are living with this — g our memory power is not as {condition all over the world. It is one of the leading | ‘good as before. } causes of dementia, a disease that affects cognitive | C we cannot think clearly in { thinking. 3 difficult situations. Part 2 Questions 9 t0 18 are based on the following passage. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. For each question, mark your answer on the answer sheet, Bats Bats are (0) Mammals. and they are the only true conquerors of the skies among the mammals. All other “flying’ mammals, such as flying squires, fying lemurs and sugar gliders, are unable to fly, but they can slide gracefully, Bats have angular wings with wing bones, which (9) the hand and arm of a person. They have skin stretched (10) __the inner finger bones and their body, making their shape similar to a Ite. Tis helps them to fly. Bats come in various shapes and colours with strange-looking faces. Bats that live (11) cracks and crevices have lat heads to help them move into narrow gaps. A large (12) of bats are black or brown. Some others have spots and stripes on their body or wings. ‘The giant flying fox with a wingspan of 2 metres is the world’s largest bat. The bumblebee bat, (13) ____is also known as Kit’s hog-nosed bat, isthe smallest bat in the world, This very small bat lives in Southeast Asia and has a wingspan of approximately 170 mm. There are two main types of bas: insect-eating bats and frut-eating bats. Insec-eating bats have a special way to find their prey. They depend on echolocation, a system that (14) them to locate objects using sound waves. They echolocate by making a high-pitched sound that travels uni it hits an object and bounces back o them. Based on the echo, they can (1S) whether the objet isan insect that can be eaten, an enemy or an obstacle that must be avoided. Most frut-eating bats are generally larger than insect-eating bats. They eat fruit, nectar and pollen. ‘They have bigger eyes anda stronger (16) —__ of smell than insect-catng bats. However, they have smaller ears because they do not echolocate. Bats are very important to humans and the environment Insecteating bats act as a natural pest contol by (17) bugs that are harmful to humans and erops, whereas fruit-eating bats help (18) forests by pollinating plants and dispersing seeds oA amas © camivores aay oA B resembles © resembled D_ resembling 0A B across © among D_ between nA B on C in D into nA B number € amount Deeee Ba 3 te © hn on WA B enables © grants Digchist 15 A B decide © observe D_ explore 6A B tone © sense D. tinge 7A B_ consuming © removing Dialing BA B > conserve © biodegrade D> manoeuvre 1119/01 r1—4(r1) BD tls re 5PM Model et 1 Part3, Questions 19 t0 26 are based on the following passage. Read the passage careflly and choose the best answer A, B, C or D, For each question, mark your answer on the answer sheet. There was pelting rin. Jeremy looked out of the window. There were children sailing paper boats in the puddles of water, oblivious to the heavy rain, There were broad smiles painted on the children’s faces. How Jeremy longed to play with the kids, Sadly, he looked at his reflection in the mirror sad teenager on a wheelchair. He regretted not listening to his parents. He regretted being in the wrong company! His parents have always advised him against going out at nights and wasting time withthe school dropouts. However, he was adamant, He would storm out of the house in anger and slam the door behind bim, He ‘would then goto the usual joint where his so-called | friends would wait for im. From afer he could smell eigarete smoke and hear their boisterous laughter. He would hasten his pce ashe felt elated being with them. Once there, hhe would place a lighted cigarete in his mouth and sink into the old sofa. There would be a lot ‘of empty talk and incessant laughter. This idle chat ‘would dragon ill midaight ‘At midnight, the eight of them would get onto the four motorbikes, in pairs. They would scream and whistle loudly, breaking the still silence of the night. They would step on the accelerator as they speed along the neighbourhood at breakneck speed, without caring about the sleeping residents On the tragic night, the ilegal racing. was about to begin. Jeremy gripped the throttle and kept twisting it to increase the speed. Once the whistle was blown, he sped of. He zoomed forward at more than 100 kilometres per hour. To move even faster, he took the ‘Superman’ pose, which meant he had to lie lat on the seat of his motorbike while racing at breakneck speed. This helped cut wind resistance and inerease his speed. He felt s if he was fying Suddenly, he saw a lorry moving slowly ahead of him, He tried despertay to slow down, Als, the motorbike rammed into the rear of the Lory with a Joud crashing sound, He was fling off his motorbike 19/01 urs) and landed with a loud thud, face down on the rough road, His helmet broke into pieces and blood was flowing profusely from his head. His motorcycle was all mangled under the rer of the lon. is frends came this aid, They tried to move hima but he let out a shrill scream. The pain was indeed excruciating! His head was throbbing and he was slowly losing consciousness. He could hear the sien and was unconscious. ‘When he opened his eyes, there were bright lights around im, Ithurt his eyes. He quickly shut them, He could hear familiar voices around him. He recognised one of the voices well It was his mum's, Tears rushed out ashe called his mum. A cold hand touched his am, He said, ‘Tam Dr Tan. Can you open your eyes slowiy?" Slowly, and with ‘much effort, Jeremy opened his eyes. The doctor shone the torch into his eyes and asked him bow he was feeling. Jeremy's throat felt so dried, but he ‘managed to say, OK!" ‘The doctor told him that he was involved in 4 nasty accident. At that time, the whole incident jing tothe accident rushed into Jeremy's mind. He tried to move his legs, but he could not feel anything. A fear welled in him. ‘What happened to my legs, Doctor” he whispered. The Doctor told him that his legs were badly damaged in the accident and they had to amputate him. Jeremy sobbed loudly. He elt his whole world crumbling! be was ony a teenager and he has many years to live! His mother comforted him and told him that everything would be wel He stayed atthe hospital for two months as he had to go through physiotherapy. Jeremy was deeply saddened as none of his so-called friends visited him at the hospital or texted him on WhatsApp. He realised that they were all insincere friends. Only his family was there daily to motivate ‘him and to cheer hima up. ‘The laughter of the children brought him back to reality. He wished he could be out in the open instead of being tied down to the wheelchair. [Lihat halaman sebelah SULIT — ——— EB tgs est Model Test 1 19 In paragraph 1, the phrase a sad teenager on a wheelchair tells us thatthe characteris @ ‘A lame child. B disabled infant C paralysed adult. D_ handicapped youth, 20 From paragraph 2, we know that the character is ‘A. an obliging son. B_adefiant adolescent, C an obedient teenager. D a persevering juvenil 21 From paragraph 4, we know that the residents ‘A. snored loudly at night. B slept soundly each night. C_ were rudely awaken every night. D_ were in deep slumber night after night 22. Which ofthe following sentences tells us thatthe motorbike was total wreck? A. His motorcycle was all mangled under the rear ofthe lorry. B Jeremy gripped the throvtle and kept twisting tt 10 increase the speed. © Alas, the motorbike rammed into the rear ofthe lorry with aloud crashing sound. D_ He was flung off his motorbike and landed with a loud thud, face down on the rough road. 23 After the accident, we know that Jeremy Tost his lower limbs. > B_ escaped unscratched. retained his ability to walk. D received outpatient treatment. 24 In paragraph 10, we lear that Jeremy’s friends were ‘A. man’s best friends. B fair-weather friends. Cfoul-weather friends friends in high places. 25 What did Jeremy long for in paragraph 11? ‘A The capacity to listen B Theability tobe mobile C The intellectual capacity D_ The ability to motivate people 26 The best proverb for this passage is 'A- when there's a will, there's a way. B_ toerris human, to forgive, divine. there's many a slip twixt cup and lip. D_ as you make your bed, so you must lie on it. 19/01 ana A SULIT Bm Engh PresPM Model Test 1 Part 4 Questions 27 to 32 are based on a recount of an unpleasant experience on a bus. ‘Six sentences have been removed from the recount. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (27 032). There are nwo extra sentences which you do not need to use. Mark your answer on the answer sheet ‘An Unpleasant Bus Ride Last week, my parents went to visit an ailing relative in Seremban. They left me in school and I ‘was to take the bus back home after school. 27| When it was time to go home, I rushed to the bus ‘stop to board the local bus that would take me home. ‘Once the bus arrived, I quickly boarded the bus, hoping to get a seat for my aching feet. 28 | had two options, either to take this bus or wait for another bus, an hour later. I quickly protested to the thought of waiting under the blazing heat. Hooked around me. There were people from all walks of life of differing ages and gender. It was so hot ‘and I could not feel the air conditioner at all. The hot and stuffy bus, plus the smell of sweat was triggering, amigraine. 29) ‘Suddenly, someone pressed the bell and a lady got up right in front of me. I was on cloud nine as now ‘my aching feet finally can rest. I quickly took the seat and looked at the passenger beside me. 30 [thought I heard some clucking of chickens, but I ismissed it thinking I was exhausted ‘The bus moved slowly and suddenly, the bus driver slammed on the emergency brake as motorcycle darted infront ofthe bus. The bus driver cursed the motoreyclist aloud while the passengers were fung forward. I nearly fell from my seat and quickly tried to balance myself. Suddenly, I felt something on my head. Instinctively, I pushed it and a hen flew onto my lap. 31 Obviously, the hen had escaped from the gunnysack. By this time, there was chaos inthe bus as four terrified chickens flew from one passenger tothe other, causing the petrified passengers to scream as the chickens landed on their heads or laps. ‘The alert bus conductor instructed the bus driver to pull over the bus at the kerb to deal with the situation. With the help of some passengers, the bus conductor and the man managed to catch the chickens and place them in the gunnysack. 32, [Jr hhe demanded the man to alight from the bus with his chickens, much to the relief of the other passengers. “The next bus stop was mine and I eagerly ran home to the comfort of my house, away from all the commotion. [Linat halaman sebelah 19/01 ene). SULIT B= kngheh eSPM Model et 1 ‘A The chickens were flying all over the place. B_ Iwas so shocked that [let outa shrill scream. C [longed for the coo! interior of my father's ca, D_ However, the bus was packed like sardines. x range ene ee ‘ syn ee ee ce G The bus driver continued the journey and stopped at the nearest bus stop. 1 eo ee eee Part 5 ‘Questions 33 to 40 are based on the following texts. Read the texts carefully and answer the questions that follow. sib about reying the inp hing inf. When hn of happind 1 ino ing leet sre orien chicken réndang. 1 think of cuddling my Persian cat. think of my grandmas - rem lag ou ou ore, the snl hing ae the greet things in if, wna 1119/01 1-00) SULIT pe a} ic aos less means seeing a smile on dys face. When I lend @ hand wee the y in my neighbourhood, | feel happy and satisfied when | see smiles on their faces. lefpng others brings good feelngs fo the giver and the receiver There's nothing tke, helping people, There is a Chinese saying that goes, If you want happiness for an hour, nap. If you want happiness for ¢ day, go fishing If you want happiness for @ year. artune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody hy. There's a famous saying that goes, ‘Happiness. "To ensure good health, | eat a well-balanced, low- and whole grains. | go jogging and swimming | also pacts good personal hygene so that ‘ ~ =a = F—MANJEET KAUR, /5 years old ies in the joy of achievement. 5 a special type of happiness. I have represented ny sch Lhe : Happiness 1. yement give! coe {Lihat halaman sebelah SULIT Be thi PsP Model Test 1 eestbons 39,2030) meanings of happiness? Tsing the information given, which text (A~F) describes thefllowing personal meanings of hope For each question, mark your answer on the answer sheet. ‘Statement Fase 33. Happiness is found in helping others 34 We should count our blessings despite challenging times. 38. Happiness can be found in little things that happen in our daily ives. il 36 Happiness is connected to nature. ‘Questions 37 to 40 Using words from the texts, complete the notes below. Choose no more than one word for each blank. Write your answer on the answer sheet. ‘What We Understand about Happiness Happiness is about focusing on (37) _______ things and getting rid of negative things. ‘Sometimes (38) _____ things in life can be the greatest things in life. We feel happy and satisfied when we help the (39) We feel (40) ___ when we are connected to nature. KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT ur —10(R1) 1119/01 aan —$— — — —<— a SULIT ENGLISH NO. KAD PENGENALAN :| ANGKA GILIRAN : Pre-SPM Model Test FORM 4 KERTAS 1 ARAHAN: 1 Buka kertas soalan ini apabila dliberitahu. 2 Tulis nombor kad pengenalan dan angka giliran anda pada ruang yang disediakan. 3 Kertas soalan ini mengandungi lima bahagian: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 dan Part 5 4 Jawab’ semua bahagian dalam kertas soalan ini 5 Anda dinasihati_ supaya mengambil masa 1 jam 30 minit ‘untuk menjawab semua soalan. 14 JAM 2 aah Repunaan Ponerion acta Markah Markah Bahagian | “Peauh | Diperoleh, ae van? | 10 me cy Part4 6 vats | 8 eel] inet GBD knglish Pre-SPM Model Test 2 Paper 1 1 hour 30 minutes ee Instructions: This question paper consists of five parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 8. Answer all parts in this question paper. Part 1 Questions 1 to 8 are based on the given stimu. ‘Study the information carefully and choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark your answer on the answer sheet. Never struggle to make small talk again... Instead of complimenting something generic like their eyes, highlight something that shows their personality, like their purse or a book. This is simple, elegant and great if | You are interested in someone or anytime you want to boost their likability towards you for business or social reasons. 1 Psychologists advise readers to ‘A compliment something other than someone's looks. B_ ask questions with a little humour. C give honest opinions. Many times, a fever can bea sign that your immune system is functioning well. Your body heats up because it senses a foreign invader like bacteria, viruses or something clse that’s not supposed to be there. ‘The hypothalamus in the brain controls your body temperature and raises i to kill off anything that could be invading your body. All those bacteria and viruses prefer a cozy 37-degree environment to keep on replicating. Once it’s higher, its too hot for them; and they start to die off. But if you'e still running a temperature after three days, you should see your doctor. LLANE NANNRR. 2 When your immune system responds to disease, A. fevers generally go away within a few days. B_ your body's defence system is no longer working. the hypothalamus can set your temperature higher, [Lihat halaman sebelah 119/01 erie) SULIT a English Pe-SPM Mok Test 2 Tip of the month “Your Countdown toa Fitter Life | refuel with a banana instead of an and inflammation If you want to recover quicker after a heavy bout of cardio, ‘eneray gel or bar. Bananas are more effective at minimising muscle soreness ‘after a tough workout, according to a US study. Cyclists were asked to ride 75km as fast as possible twice, three ‘weeks apart. In one session, they refuelled with bananas ~ 0.2a/kg bodyweight every 15 minutes ~ and in the other with a carb-based ‘sports drink at the same ratio and intervals. Although performance remained the same, blood levels of a > ‘compound that prevents muscle soreness and inflammation were higher after eating bananas. Thanksa bunch. — 3 Which of the following is true? ‘A’ Avoid muscle aches with bananas. B Bananas are a good source of vitamin C. C Energy gel prevents muscle inflammation. PE ITT Oe When you are exercising in warm weather, its both the amount of |) water you drink and its temperature that are important. University |) of Montana scientists monitored people walking briskly on a treadmill in 31°C heat. During the three-hour test, they alternately refreshed | themselves with ice water slurry or lukewarm water. Subjects had | to drink twice as much warm water as ice water to maintain a 5 healthy heart rate, core body temperature and skin temperature. — CATE 4 The extract indicates that in the heat A. ices really nicer to your body. B_ lukewarm water is indeed helpful to your body. cold sports drinks improve your exercise performance. a fallysWe Moreen Ultra 5 Which of the following is true about the Doracell Ultra batteries? A. They are the longest-lasting batteries. B They are able to withstand high temperatures. C They are the most environmentally-friendly products. s/o. wee oe Bix knglch Pre SPM Model Test 2 ‘A new UN report suggests the worl, faced with spiraling food shortages, should tum to entomophagy. aka ‘cating bugs. They are ful of proteins, low in fat and high in nutents, andl 2.5 bilion people around the globe already eat them. “Insects are sustainable. cheap to produce, pesticde-fee and provide more nutilon than processed meat ‘ays food futurologis: Dr Morgaine Gaye. We may be a few years away from insect burgers in supermarkets ~ but here's how you can get ahead of the curve today Cater Lephdoptrs 6 Which of the following is true? ‘A. Insects provide more protein than meat B_ Edible insects are a good source of protein, Many people are opting for insect burgers to full their dietary needs. Kingston Kiv My 1101920 9m. @ (One homeless man in particular caught Ginger’ attention when he sat in the same spot nearly every day near her cooking class business. She leorned that his nome wos Victor, ond ne had a mental iliness. He wanted to wait in that one spot every day th the hope that his mother would fing him, because that wes where he had lost seen her. Ginger befriended Victor; taking to him on her coffee breaks ond tearing ‘obout his life, including the fect that he had bean homeless for about ten yeors and unable to find his mother for the lost three years. Ginger decided to help Victor by starting up a Facebook campaign, known {98 “This Is Victor, to reise money to help get Victor on his feet. She gave him a job in the kitchen of her business and even helped him see his mother again Ginger plans on helping Victor for the rest oF his life, If that is what he needs. 006 sa 7. The message of the Facebook post is to encourage readers to ‘A. do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular. B_ never give up no matter how hard the battle gets. C practise acts of kindness. No matter the cause of fainting, if someone suddenly appears sweaty or has a vacant look in her eyes, suggest she sit down and bend over, so her head is lower than her chest If she is willing, ying down is even better. If she storts to fal, try helping her down, so she won"t get hurt. Never keep her upright because this may continue to keep blood from getting to the brain. Once the head is as low as or lower than the heart, the victim should regain ‘consciousness, albeit probably in a groggy state. snnananamannnananneannanannsnanennnnanansansnes ncn 8 The purpose of the text is |A- to understand the symptoms and treatment of fainting. B. to leam first aid for fainting step by step. tohhelp people regain consciousness. [Lihat halaman sebelah SULIT 111901 ey (a ome WA pied B eced Caen aly ere MAS 3 ue © diety Ate 3 iow eta Deca {3 A eli Bando gst eee wa in ite © tin Dare ad 3 in ons 2 ito 164 ly B ld tae D soa 17 A. spotted B_ observed © discovered 1D * pesceived A bow B beans © ite ay rect 1119/01 (MT 2-4(P1) an Bm toga re sv Medel est2 Part 3 Questions 19 t0 26 are based on the following passage. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B,C or D. For each question, mark your answer on the answer sheet. 1K is hard to believe that a kilogram of carrots ost me $10 000 last summer. I had to completely enovate my kitchen all because of the twelve carrots, Thave a vegetable garden and I enjoy eating ‘my own vegetables. One summer I picked a dozen carrots. I then removed the dirt off the carrots by rinsing them in a bucket of water. [usually keep full bucket of water beside the vegetable plt ust for this purpose. But that day, as I was getting up with iy twelve carrots, I tripped and fell over the bucket. ‘The water spilled all over my feet and I had to change my shoes and socks. When I was finally done cleaning myself there was very litle time to make dinner with these earrots. They were covered in a large amount of ditt from the garden. So I decided to wash the carrots quickly in the kitchen sink. I put the carrots in the sink, rinsed them with water and ‘watched all the dirt wash away down the drain. The next day, when I was washing dishes, 1 noticed that the water was draining out ofthe sink very slowly. So Twent tothe store and bought a bottle of special drain cleaner to use in the drain. And the water seemed to drain a little faster. However, the following day, the drain worked even more slowly. I spent $100 on different kinds of drain cleaners but none of them worked wel. Soon, the water stopped draining I then called a plumber to fix my drain. He tried several different drain cleaners and equipment, ut nothing worked as ‘well. So he tried to check the pipes under the house. ‘But when he could not reach them, he cut a hole in the floor where the drain pipe was, in order to ty to find the problem. While doing so, he accidentally cut the hot-water pipe. The hot water sprayed over him, onto the floor, behind the worktops, under the refrigerator, and all over the kitchen. Two hours late, the water was cleaned up, but it had eaused a Jot of damage to my kitchen S ur2-5e1) 19/01 | And om: From Coots Renovation: How Spe 810 000 hot Realy Tne My reftigerator suddenly stopped working because the water had affected the electrical wires. So I had to call an electrician to come and fix the refrigerator. The electrician had to move the reffigerator to work on the wires. In order to move the refrigerator, he had to balance it on an angle and pull it away from the wal. Ashe was pulling it away, he tripped over the plumber's tools and fell down. To my dismay, the refrigerator tipped over, crashed into the wall, resulting ina huge hole in the wall ‘A carpenter came to fix the wall. In order to | repair the hole in the wall, he had to tear down half of the entire wall. When this was done, the clectrician found more electical problems caused by the water damage. This resulted in the other half of the wall had to be removed to replace the | damaged wiring. Meanwhile, the plumber was still looking for the source of the drain problem. As the kitchen was already in a terrible mess, he wanted to cut out a bigger portion of the floor to look at the pipe there. I gave him permission to do so. Finally, afer removing that part of th floor, he found the | problem: the drt from the carrots was stuck in the pipe and nothing could go through or go past the clump of dirt, not even water. T looked at the disaster I had on my hands. ‘There was a sink that did not drain, a refrigerator that was spoilt, a wall that was gone, and part of a floor that was missing, I realised that what T really needed was a new kitchen. So, I called in @ building contractor to fix my kitchen. Three weeks later, Thad a new sink, a new reftigerator, new cupboards on a new wall, and new tiles on a new floor. And I had $10 000 less in my fixed-deposit account. However, I have leamed my lesson from this unpleasant experience. I never wash carrots in the kitchen sink and I stopped growing them in my garden; I get them, clean and ready to eat, from the store, {Lihat halaman sebelah SULIT Degli PSP Mode Test 2 19 In paragraph 1, why does the writer use the phrase a kilogram of carrots cost me $10 000 last summer? A. The carrots caused water to spill everywhere. B_ The carrots were very expensive during summer, C The severe drought had ruined the carrot harvest. D_ The dirt from the carrots blocked the drain, which led to other serious problems. 20 In paragraph 2, why does the writer keep a pail of water beside the vegetable plot when harvesting the carrots? A. Tocasily water the vegetables B_Tocool off herself in the hot summer, C Torinse and clean the dit off the carrots immediately. D To clean herself thoroughly after a day’s tol inthe garden, 21 Why did the writer wash the carrots in the kitchen sink? ‘A. She wanted to save time, B. She did not like to use rainwater, C She did not want to get covered in mud, D_ She felt at ease cleaning the carrots in the house. 22 In paragraph 3, why did the writer spend $100 on different kinds of drain cleaners? ‘A. The drains in her house were always dirty and smelled mouldy. B_ Drain cleaners were versatile household items that she needed, C She was a germophobe who always wanted her kitchen to be sparkling clean, D_ She had to try a few different kinds of drain cleaners when the first one did not work. 23 In paragraph 5, what happened to one wall ofthe kitchen? ‘A. The plumber tripped over the tools and erashed into the wall. B The plumber demolished the wall to find the source of the drain problem. C The electrician accidentally dropped the refrigerator and made a hole inthe wall. D_ The electrician cut outa big hole in the wall to look for the electrical fault that caused the fire. 24 Inthe last paragraph, the writer ended up A. remodelling the house, B redoing the whole kitchen, painting over the dirty marks on the kitchen walls. clearing the clogged drains with enzymatic-based cleaners 25 How did the writer feel about the incident? ‘A. She was relieved that her kitchen was still intact, BB. twas fortunate that she was not injured in a nasty trip. C twas vital to lear extraordinary uses for ordinary things at home. 1D Itacted as @ reminder to her to be cautious about doing her daily chores, ] 26 How would you describe the writer's predicaments? A. Habit is second nature, B It never rains but it pours. Thats the way the cookie crumbles, D_ Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. urs m1901 ra) SULIT Sr GBD Knish Pre SPM Model Test 2 Part 4 Questions 27 0 32 are based on an article about things in your home that bring you bad luck menos Lave been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fs each gap (27 (032). There are two extra sentences which you donot need 1 use, Mark your answer onthe answer sheet. Unlucky Things to Never Keep in Your Home According to feng shui and other cultural trations thee area andl of household items that may bring negative energy into your home. While some ofthese items are jus practical 1 keep out ofthe house, some stories behind these objects wil send shivers down your spine. “Did that chair just move?!” ‘No, it was just the wind... right?” Just imagining a creaky old rocking chair, slowly moving back and forth in a dark, deserted room, is probably enough to make you understand ‘why superstitious people prefer their chairs fimly on the floor. According to Irish legend, an empty rocking chairs an open invitation for evil spirits to take aseat.27 38) |The prickly surfaces of cacti or other similarly spiky plants like agave, can bring tension into your homie and relationships. The lone exception? Roses, whose thomy stems apparently arenot enough taint the positive energy from the elegant blooms. If you want a lively home filled with positive eneray, dont let dried-up, lifeless plants remain on display. Having dead things in your home is sud to bring in dead energy, tainting the dweling’s mojo. 29| | Dead or dry plans contribute to stuck energy ~ plus they tend o collect dust and allergens If dead plants are believed to bring negative energy into your home, you can bet that dead animals are an absolute no-no. 30[ | And can you really be positive those beady eyes aren't following you? ‘You'll definitely see some taxidermy in many most haunted houses in the world. Even less superstitious ‘homeowners might want to think twice before displaying an animal carcass in their homes since taxidermy ‘can be a turn-off for potential housebuyers. Similarly, you might want to stay away from artwork that Aepicts scenes of destruction, like a shipwreck o a batt Feng shui traditions wam against keeping broken items in your home. 31| | A broken clock in particular canbe a bad omen, Feng shui dictates that time-keeping tools should always bein working order, lest you risk becoming stuck in a rut and stop moving forward in your life. Shoulda broken clock chime, this signals that a death may soon befall your houschold! Legends from around the world war against keeping an outdated calendar for centuries. Keeping the old calendar on display in your home is said to push your luck in the same way that broken clocks do. 32] |Itcould even shorten your life! Ifyou'd rather be on the sae side, make sure your home calendar does not fall behind the times. Do all these superstitions sound familiar? There is no reason to feel ashamed for being just alittle superstitious — afterall, you are not the only one. [Lihat halaman sebelah r2-70F1) SULIT 19/01 / Bios gh re SPM Model Test? 1119/01 More superficially, shriveled leaves and drooping stems probably won't ‘make your home look presentable. ‘Bouquets represent a trapping ofthe past in your current space “These broken or stopped items somehow represent both internal and external clutter that has no place in your life. Feng shui also warns against using a time-keeping device incorreetly, claiming that it could bring misfortune and curtail prosperity. Ifa chair moves on its own, thats a sure sign that a ghost has already taken residence. ‘This superstition actually has a solid basis in historical fact. Feng shui principles claim that plants with spiky or thorny exteriors are magnets for bad vibes, Do you really want that lifeless deer head greeting your guests and mates? ra a(n) SULIT Part 5 Questions 33 to 40 are based on the following texts, Read the texts carefully and answer the questions that follow A — AZZALEA, 26 years old 1 normally take hot peppers as they contain capsaicin, which is the active ingredient that helps to loosen up phlegm. This will help me expel the phlegm, which causes the common cold. However, if you cant bite into a hot pepper, you can indulge in extra spicy food that has the same effec. B — MUNUSAMY, 64 years old T hardly get flu or the common cold as I normally add onions to my diet. In fact, I eat it raw in my salad twice a day to keep the common cold at bay. Onions contain allicin, which is a compound that contains antimicrobial property. Ifyou have the common cold, arter of an onion every four hours. C — HUSNA, 56 years old {you have the common cold, take ginger either in your food or your drink. Ginger Feeps your body warm like hol peppers because it contains gingeol I ists gingerol ‘tha gives reli from the commen cold It is also mporian! fo srengthen your immune system, so you dont catch the common cold eas f you are plagued by the common ‘cold then ginger helps speed up the immune sysiem io kil off the viruses thal cause the common cold D — MAY LING, 34 years old ‘There is nothing better than honey to ward off the common cold. It boosts the immune system and reduces the symptoms of the common cold because it has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. If you hhave the common cold, just mix a tablespoon of honey with a cup of hot ‘water. Drink this several timesa day. E - CINDY, 47 years old je because hot water helps in loosening eo ee ‘The heat will relax your muscles and soFeen the phlegm. ll you need Terre emer oe ae ama at Se an eT eae ere ese ae Mr2-9¢r1) I 119/01 CB tngish reSPM Mode Test 2 (Lihat halaman sebelah SULIT Bp tga Preset Model Tes 2 F - KASSIM, 19 years old Whenever I catch a cold, I have a severe sore throat. So, my mother always makes me gargle my throat with apple cider vinegar and salt. The apple cider vinegar kills the ‘germs while salt helps to reduce the swelling in the throat. Itis very effective. Gargle three to four times a day and ‘you are on the road to recovery. | ‘Adapted from: htps:/[Link]/home-remediesfor-common cold | Questions 33 t0 36 Using the information given, which text (AF) describes the following remedies forthe common cold? For each question, mark your answer on the answer sheet, Statement Paragraph 33 [have a curried meal to beat the common cold. 34 Itisa sweetened way to ward off the common cold, 38. The warm fluid softens the mucus. 36 Eat itor have it as a beverage to fight off the common cold, Questions 37 t0 40 Using words from the texts, complete the notes below. Choose no more than one word for each blank. Write your answer on the answer sheet. Ideas on Home Remedies for the Common Cold + Loosening (37) is vital to breathe easily when down withthe common cold, ‘+ Tt is important to (38) ___ the body's resistance when battling against the ‘common cold. + The common cold causes a (39) ___ oesophagus and so, we need to rinse it regularly. Consume a cup of at bay te (40) ____in warm liquids to keep the common cold KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT Arise r2-101)

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