Section e Marina

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Study the schedule below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Thevarajs Schedule

Time Activity Time Activity

6.30 a.m. Rise and shine 5.00 p.m. Football

7.00 a.m. Ride the bus to school 6.30 p.m. Shower

7.30 a.m. School begins 7.30 p.m. Dinner and family chat time

1.00 p.m. End of school day and bus ride home 8.30 p.m. Watch TV or play video games

1.30 p.m. Lunch and rest 9.30 p.m. Reading time

2.45 p.m. Homework and study 10.30 p.m. Lights- out

1. The schedule tells us______________.

A how Thevaraj spends his weekend

B what Thevaraj does on a school day

C where Thevaraj goes during the holidays

D why Thevaraj enjoys school

2. How many hours does Thevaraj spend in school?

A 4 hours B 5 hours

C 6 hours D 7 hours

3. When does Thevaraj do his homework?

A In the morning B In the afternoonC During the school hours D At night

4. When Thevaraj and his family chat after dinner, they most probably __________.

A discuss health problems

B talk about the environment

C gossip about their neighbourhood

D share how they spent their day

5. The phrase lights-outmeans _______________.

A to go to bed

B to have supper

C to stop reading

D to sit around the dark


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Read the story below and answer the questions that follow.

Jamal whistled a happy tune as he walked home after buying two small packets of nasi

lemakfrom Mak Minahs stall. As he walked past a big tree at the side of the road, he saw an

old man sitting under it. He looked tired and hungry. Jamal felt sorry for the old man and

decided to give him a packet of nasi lemak.

Thank you, replied the old man gratefully. I havent eaten for three days. Can I have

the other packet, too?

Butbutthe other packet is for my mother, replied Jamal.

Iknow. But Im really very hungry, pleaded the old man as he pulled something out

from an old cloth bag. Please take these as payment for the food, he said as he placed a

handful of pebbles in Jamals hand. Jamal looked curiously at the pebbles. When helooked up

again, the old man had disappeared. Jamal was shocked. He quickly stuffed the pebbles intohis pocket and ran all the way home.

Jamal told his mother what had happened. He then pulled out the pebbles to show them

to his mother. What a surprised he had! The pebbles had turned into diamonds! Jamal and his

mother were very happy. They knew that the old man had rewarded Jamal for his kindness.

1. Why did Jamal go to mak Minahs stall?

A To buy nasi lemak B To meet the old man

C To learn how to whistle D To borrow some pebbles

2. Jamal gave the old man a packet of nasi lemak. This tells us that Jamal is

_______________.

A kind and caring B honest and trustworthy

C helpful and responsible D hardworking and obedient

3. The word them in the story refers to __________.

A the pebbles B the diamonds

C Jamal and his mother D the packets of nasi lemak

4. What did Jamal do with the pebbles after he had taken them from the old man?

A He left them on the road.

B He put them in his pocket.

C He sold them to Mak Minah.

D He gave them back to the old man.


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5. Jamal and his mother were very happy because they would be able to _______.

A buy more nasi lemakwith the diamonds

B decorate their house with the diamonds

C give the diamonds to their friends and neighbours

D live a more comfortable life after they sell the diamonds


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Study the recipe below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

CHICKEN ALA INDIA(This dish can serve 5 people)Ingredients:

1 kg chicken 5 cloves of garlic 2 big onions 1 cups of water Cinnamon

Thumb- sized piece of ginger 1 tablespoon soy sauce (dark)1 tablespoon meat curry powder 1 tablespoon pure chilli powderStar anise, cloves, curry leaves Cooking oil

Salt

Method:

First, blend the ginger and garlic and use the mixture to marinade the chicken for about 20 minutes.Then, heat the oil in a wok and fry the cinnamon, star anise, cloves, curry leaves and onions. After afew seconds, pour the chicken marinade into the wok and fry the chicken until it is half cooked. Next,add in the water, curry powder and chilli powder. Cover the wok and cook over a slow fire until itthickens. Finally, add a pinch of salt to the dish and serve while hot.

1. From the ingredients of the recipe above, we know that the chicken dish will be

___________.

A salty B bitter C hot and spicy D sweet and sour

2. The cinnamon, star anise, cloves and curry leaves will help the chicken to

____________.

A cook faster B last longer

C feel smoother D smell and taste better

3. The word itin the recipe refers to the ___________.

A wok B curry C chicken D soy sauce


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4. What is the final ingredient that is added to the dish?

A salt B water C soy sauce D chilli powder

5. If you wanted to prepare Chicken AlaIndia for 10 people, how much chicken would you

need?

A 1 kg B 2 kg C 2 kg D 3 kg


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Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

Shah Jahan, which means King of the World, became the fifth Mughal emperor of Indiain 1628. Before becoming emperor, Shah Jahan was known as Prince Kurram. He married a

Muslim Persian princess, Arjumand Banu Begum in 1612 and gave her title Mumtaz Mahal

means Beloved Ornament of the Palace.

Mumtaz Mahal died in 1631 after giving birth to their 14 th child in Burhanpur. The

emperor was so grief-strickenthat all his hair and beard were said to have grown snow white

in a few months.

To show his undying love, Shah Jahan decided to build a white marble mausoleum in

memory of his wife. He named it the Taj Mahal. Its construction began soon after Mumtazs

death and was completed 22 years later. The Taj Mahal was designed by Ustad Isa, an Iranianarchitect. It took twenty thousand people to build. The material for the construction of the Taj

Mahal was brought in from all over India and Central Asia and as many as one thousand

elephants were used to transport it to the construction site in Agra, India. Shah Jahan died in

1666.

The Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world, still stands tall and proud today. It is the

ultimate monument of love. This beautiful building which is well- known throughout the world is

perhaps Indias most popular tourist attraction.

1. In what year did Shah Jahan begin to rule the Mughal empire?

A 1612 B 1628 C 1631 D 1666

2. Which of the following statements about Mumtaz Mahal is not true?

A She was a Hindu princess

B She had given birth to fourteen children

C Her real name was Arjumand Banu Begum

D Her death caused her husbands hair and beard to turn white

3. The word grief-strickenmeans that Shah Jahan was very __________.A sad B angry C happy D confused

4. How many people were involved in the construction of the Taj Mahal?

A 10,000 B 20,000 C 25,000 D 30,000


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5. The Taj Mahal is a symbol of ______________.

A love B peace C power D honour

Study the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

1. Lily and her husband want to take their two children for a holiday to Fun Club Phuket. How

much will they have to pay?

A RM368 B RM2200 C RM2568 D RM2868

2. This offer is for those travelling from _______________.

A Kuala Lumpur B Singapore C Malaysia D Asia

FANTASTIC AIR FARES

Fly from Kuala Lumpur to

Melbourne RM 1978*

Hong Kong RM818*

London RM 2668*

Shanghai RM 1118*

Bangkok RM 418*

Holiday Package 1 kid travels FREE with every package

Hong Kong Disneyland 4D/3N RM3288 per couple

Price for every extra child: RM 628

FunClub Phucket 4D/3N RM2200 per couple

Price for every extra child: RM368

Booking period: 15-30 June

Travel period: 1 Aug31 Dec

Air fare only. Not inclusive of surcharges

Pay by cash and get a RM150 travel voucher


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3. How much would your parents have to pay if both of them want to book a flight to Hong Kong?

A RM818 B RM1636 C RM3288 D More than RM1636

4. Why didnt Mr Harcharan get the offer price of RM1978 for his flight ticket to Melbourne?

A He paid by credit card.

B He paid part of it by cash.

C He wanted to fly on 1 December.

D He booked his flight on 14 June.

5. How long do people have to book their tickets to enjoy the offers?

A 4 days

B 15 days

C 16 daysD 4 months


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The lion dance is usually performed only by people who know martial arts like kungfu. The dancers

move aroundenergetically, performing a wide variety of tricks including acrobatics like jumping up onto

each others shoulders.

In the dance, the movements performed must match the music played by a drum, gong and

cymbal. The person performing in the lion head or the drummer must start the movement and signals

the other to synchronizethe movement and music.

Lion dances are performed with the firecrackers to bring luck and to ward off evil spirits. Therefore,

they are very popular during the Lunar New Year, on grand opening of business, at weddings and

celebrating the birth of a baby.

Payment to the performing group is usually made through the Eating of the Green Vegetable.

Usually, a red packet with money enclosedis tied to a loose leaf lettuce and hung high up. The lion

carefully approachesthe lettuce, picks it up and chews it.

1. Why is the lion dance performed only by those who know martial arts?

A It has complicated steps.

B It is difficult to perform.

C It is very refined and quick.

D It is very strenuous and requires agility.

2. How many musical instruments are needed for a lion dance performance?

A One B Two C Three D Four


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3. Why are lion dances performed with the firecrackers?

A To bring good fortune and to drive away evil spirits.

B To allow guests to enjoy a good show.

C As a sign of respect for the evil spirits.

D To make an occasion livelier.

4. From the text, we can say that lion dances are performed on _________ occasions.

A rosy B well C bright D auspicious

5. The word approaches means _______________.

A runs to

B steps to

C goes nearD dances towards


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Read the poster and answer the questions that follow.

June 9, 20137.30 p.m.

Dewan Tun Mamat, Kuantan

In conjunction with Mothers and Fathers day

Featuring Distinction Scorers, award Winners and Promising Young talents.

Piano solos, piano duets, violin ensemble, guitar and many more!!!

Light refreshments will be served after the concert.

Come and catch these magical momentsfor free!

For ticket reservation : Julie at 09-53098723/[email protected]

For more information :www.ygta.com

For more interesting news:www.facebool.com/bennymusicschool

*..*Brought to you by: Sponsored by:

Benny Music School *SEC Holdings

*Farah cake House

* DR Superstore

1. The Young Musicians In In Concert is organised by ____________________.

A SEC Holdings B DR Superstore

C Farah cake House D Benny Music School

2. The concert will probably be attended by __________.

A dancers B musicians

C talented artistes D those who love music

3. Magical moments refers to performance by ______________.

A young pianists B talented musicians

C student violinists D student guitarists
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4. The Young Musicians In Concert is held to _____________.

A celebrate Mothers and Fathers day

B attract customers to the music school

C show off the piano duets

D thank the music students

5. If a person wishes to know more about the concert, he should _____________.

A call Julie

B e-mail Julie

C visit the website

D visit the music schools facebook


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Read the diary entry and answer the questions that follow.

Adrians Diary Entry

17 November 2013

9.30 a.m. :Was at Kinabalu National Park headquarters to register for the track to Laban Rata

halfway up to Lows Peak (summit). Took a short minibus ride with guide to the climb;s

official start, the Timpohon Gate.

10.15 a.m. : Tracked downhill through cooling rainforest. Saw many ferns and other greens during

climb up. Still energetic. Stopped at a rest hut to refill free drinking water from mountain

streams.

12.00 p.m. : Reached Layang- Layang. Had lunch. Was beginning to get tired! Climb more difficult now.

Ferns replaced bt stunted trees. Trek very steep and rocky. Nearly slipped on some rocks.

Thank God nothing happened!

1.30 p.m. :climb now at 2500 metres. Caught sight of the Kinabalu mountain top. Very excited!

Spoilt by a severe headache! Took Panadol.

2.30 p.m. : Climb now at 3000 metres. Saw bare trees and lots of moss. Air quite thin. Found

difficulty in breathing.3.10 p.m. : Finally at Laban Rata. Exhausted and slept right away. Needed a good rest before

continuing to Lows Peak tomorrow.

1. Where do mountain climbers meet to start their official climb to Lows Peak?

A Laban Rata B Layang- Layang

C Timpohon Gate D Kinabalu National Park

2. Which is not one of the things Adrian saw on his way to Laban Rata?

A Moss B Ferns C Short trees D pitcher plants

3. From the diary we know that Adrian was _____ he was not hurt after slipping on some rocks.

A glad B thrilled C grateful D relieved

4. At Laban Rata,Adrian fell asleep immediately because he _______________.

A was tired

B had a headache

C could not breath

D could not wait for the climb to the summit the next day


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5. At which part of the climb was the very steep and rocky?

A Between Kinabalu National Park and Timpohon Gate

B Between Timpohon Gate and Layang- Layang

C Between laying- Layang and Laban Rata

D Between Laban Rata and Lows Peak


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Read the information below and answer the questions that follow.

1. What is the above food product?

A Cream soup B Tomato soup

C Pepper soup D Mushroom soup

2. What is the brand name of the above product?

A Hainz B Campell

C Preservatives D Mushroom soup

3. What is the price of the can above?

A RM3.80 B RM 4.80

C RM 5.80 D RM 5.00 to RM 6.00

4. What are the main ingredients in the soup?

A Pepper and salt

B Mushrooms and pepperC Real mushrooms and cream

D Permitted preservatives and cream

5. The soup can be consumed on these dates except..

A 20 June 2013 B 2 January 2013

C 30 January 2013 D 2 December 2013


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Read the article below and answer the questions that follow.

1. People find the durian an interesting fruit because of _________________________.

A its taste, appearance and smell

B its spiky skin and strong smell

C its taste and strong smell

D its appearance

2. Ali could not bring a durian into a hotel _______________________.

A because of its taste

B because of its appearance

C because of its strong smell

D because of its thick spiky skin

3. How do you know that a durian is over ripe?

A It has cracks on the skin

B It has hole on the skinC It has brown skin

D It smells bad


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4. The word Their in the passage refers to ______________

A durian lovers

B durian experts

C durian farmers

D durian observers

5. A durian expert would not buy a new heavy durian because _____________

A it is more expensive

B it tastes horrible

C it has less flesh

D it tastes bitter


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Read the invitation below and answer the questions that follow.

1. How old is Jamie?

A 10 B 12 C 19 D 9

2. Which of the following is not part of the party?

A Jamie B flowers C ice cream D swimming pool

3. The party will be held on a _______________.

A 312, Jalan Melati 2 B Taman Bunga

C 18thAugust D Thursday


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4. The venue of this event is _______________________.

A 5.00 p.m.7.00p.m. B 312, Jalan Melati 2

C 18th

August D Thursday

5. The event will be held from __________________.

A Thursday B 18thAugust

C 312, Jalan Melati 2 D 5.00p.m.7.00p.m.


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Read the email below and answer the questions that follow.

1. Who is coming to Malaysia?

A Aisha B Glenda

C Glendas family D Glenda and her family

2. How does Aishah feel?

A Afraid B Happy

C Nervous D Uncomfortable


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3. Where is Petronas Twin Towers situated?

A Pulau Sipadan B Kuala Lumpur

C Kinabalu Park D Pulau Redang

4. The word opportunity can best be replaced with

A chance B offer

C time D caution

5. Malaysia experiences

A hot and cold weather B rainy days all year long

C hot weather with some rain D cold weather with some snow


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1. What are the timpani?

A They are a type of wind instrument.

B They are a type of brass instrument.

C They are a type of traditional instrument.

D They are instruments from the percussion family.

2. What is a timpani player called?

A percussionist B resonator

C drummer D pianist


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3. The word determine means

A detect B decide

C demand D declare

4. What is muffling?

A An important part of the timpani

B The stick used to strike the timpani

C The technique to end a timpani sound

D A special system to change the timpanis sound

5. The part of the timpani which made of calfskin or plastic is called the

A resonator B drumhead

C tension rods D timpani mallet

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