TOPIC: GRAPHICS, SHORTS TEXTS & RATIONAL CLOZE

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PRACTICE 1 1((2,*2-),-3'0'4.)'5-
For each of the questions, read the question first and then study the information
given to find the best answer. Then, circle the answer A, B, C or D.
4. According to the warning, those who traffic in drugs in Malaysia will be

A. fined
B. imprisoned.
C. put to death.

For external use only

Apply liberally to
affected parts
Keep out of reach of
children

5. The above level would most likely be attached to

A. a bottle of skin lotion
B. a bottle of cough mixture
C. a bottle of vitamin tablets
1. The game in which there is the greatest difference in preference among the D. a bottle of shower gel
boys and girls is
A. football C. hockey 6. Which of the following best describes the use of the contents of this
B. badminton D. swimming labelled item?
A. The product is to be used during showers.
2. From the graph we can conclude that B. The product is to be liberally applied all over the body.
A. boys are more active than girls. C. The product is to be rubbed onto irritated part of the skin.
B. girls are more active than boys. D. The product is to be taken only when the children are out of the
C. girls prefer water sports to land sports. house
D. more boys than girls prefer ball games.
Bereavement
KASIH INSURANCE American millionaire Harry Eston, 63, died of a heart attack while on holiday in
- The insurance that cares for you - Pangkor Island. Eston and his wife, Cathy were staying at the newly opened luxury
Premium as low as RM24 a month. hotel, the Riz Boulevard, to get away from the paparazzi who were constantly staking
Premium deductible from one’s pay. out their family home in New York, America after the Eston scandal hit the news.
Payment of RM100 000 upon accidental death or if insured is completely blinded or The Estons had taken a flight to the Bahamas before arriving in Malaysia last week.
paralysed.

7. What does the phrase constantly staking out mean?

A. Always hanging around a particular place
3. You do not have to go to the insurance company to pay your premiums
B. Always coming over to hold barbecues
because
C. Always paying social calls
A. an agent will come and collect it from you.
D. Always inviting people to dinner parties
B. you can send the premium by post.
C. the premiums can be cut from your salary.
8. What does bereavement mean?
A. a sad loss
B. a tragic piece of news
 C. a death that has taken place overseas
D. a suspicious death PRACTICE 2

Food Portion Calories Carbohydrate Protein Fat Cholesterol For each of the questions, read the question first and then study the information
(g) (g) (g) (mg) given to find the best answer. Then, circle the answer A, B, C or D.
Cornflakes 1 oz 110 24 2 0 0
Bagels 1 200 38 7 2 0 TEACH YOUR CHILDREN
Doughnuts 1 210 24 3 12 20 When I was young, my parents taught me
Sandwich 1 340 34 22 13 55
to be polite to my elders. I was also taught
Pancakes 1 60 8 2 2 0.5
the proper way to greet my elders. I don’t
Waffle 1 205 26 7 13 60
see this happening these days. I am now
Milk 1 glass 100 12 8 3 10
Orange 1 glass 110 25 2 1 0
old and out of shape but nothing puts me
juice off more than having children call me
names and laugh at me when I pass them
9. Mr. Ling has high cholesterol and wants to reduce his weight. Which of on the road. Don’t modern parents teach
the following is the best breakfast for him? their children to respect their elders?
A. a glass of milk and two doughnuts Angry Old-timer
B. a glass of milk and a sandwich
C. a glass of orange juice and four bagels
D. a glass of orange juice and a sandwich 1. Why is the writer of the letter angry?
10. Ezry is representing his school in a basketball competition this morning. A. He is old and out of shape.
He needs energy. For breakfast, he should eat B. Children are very rude to him.
A. a glass of milk and a bowl of cornflakes C. He does not like children very much.
B. a glass of milk and a sandwich D. Modern parents do not teach their children to respect the elders.
C. a glass of orange juice and a waffle
D. a glass of orange juice and a bagel

Tickets sold are not

transferable or refundable

2. According to the notice, those who

A. buy the tickets have to use them

B. sell their tickets cannot transfer them
C. are not satisfied can get their money back
D. cannot come can pass their tickets to a friend
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! Age between 25 – 40
! Ability to speak in English and Mandarin would be an
advantage 5. What does the above caption mean?
! Knowledge on computer programming is compulsory
! Minimum salary of RM 3000 A. Our efforts will be fruitful and show results when we work hard.
B. Our vision will be clearer when we put more effort.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications in C. We will see flowers blooming if we work very hard.
writing, including a complete curriculum vitae, recent photograph and
contact telephone number to:
Year Birth Rate Death Rate Natural Increase
The Advertiser (0/151)
(Per ‘000) (Per ‘000) (Per ‘000)
P.O. Box 1187, 11000 Penang.
1951 – 1960 45 25.9 19.1
1961 – 1970 41 18.5 22.5
Shortlisted candidates will be notified through post. 1971 – 1980 35 15.0 20.0

The Birth and Death Rate in Indonesia

6. What does the table tell us about the pattern of births and deaths in Indonesia?

A. The birth rate has been increasing since 1951.

B. The death rate has been increasing since 1951.
C. More people died than were born between 1951 and 1960.
D. Fewer people died than were born between 1961 and 1970.

3. Shortlisted candidates are those who __________ in the first round.

DECLARE ALL FOOD ITEMS HERE
A. have been rejected YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING ANY
B. are really interested FOOD THAT CONTAINS EGG INTO THE
C. have been selected COUNTRY
D. have been interviewed
Malaysian Immigration and Customs
Department
4. Your curriculum vitae contains

A. all your certificates

B. all your testimonials 7. Choose the statement that best explains the sign.
C. an application form
D. a list of your qualifications A. You will be fined for bringing in food that has egg.
B. You are allowed to take fresh eggs into the country.
C. You are not allowed to bring in any food products.
D. All food items brought by the travelers must be shown to the customs
officials.
 10. Madiah likes to SMS her friends. She wants to switch to Y-Chat SMS Plan. She
called 014, pressed 3 to change plan, press 2 to select rate plan change option
and finally 1. Which step is wrong?

A. Step 1
B. Step 2
C. Step 3
D. Step 4

8. From the pie chart we know that

A. the boys of 5 Waja prefer indoor activities to outdoor activities

B. the boys of 5 Waja prefer outdoor activities to indoor activities
C. nearly half of the boys in 5 Waja are not in favour of sports

Y-Chat comes with 2 great prepaid plans to suit different needs. Users can choose
between the Y-Chat Talk Plan or the Y-Chat SMS Plan. To switch between 2 plans:

Step 1 : Call 014

Step 2 : Press 3 to select the ‘Change Plan’ option
Step 3 : Press 2 to select ‘Rate Plan Change’ option
Step 4 : Press 1 to switch from Y-Chat Talk Plan to Y-Chat SMS Plan or 0 to switch
from Y-Chat SMS Plan to Y-Chat Talk Plan.
The default rate plan is Y-Chat Talk Plan.

9. Aina is a marketing manager and she uses the phone frequently to talk to her
clients. What should she do to save money on her telephone bill?

A. Switch plans by calling 014

B. Choose the Y-Chat Talk Plan
C. Call 014, press 3 to change plan, press 2 to select rate plan change
options and press 0
D. Do nothing. The default rate plan is already the Y-Chat Talk Plan