SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN TENANG STESEN

PENILAIAN KURIKULUM 1 2011

ENGLISH FORM 2

NAME:_____________________________________________ FORM:______________

PAPER 1
Each question is followed by four possible answers. Choose the best answer from the
answers marked A, B, C and D.

Question 1-20 are based on the

information given.

1. Aunty Jenna is having a leaky tap.

She should contact
A. Dr Selma
B. Dr Nathan
C. Village Grocer 4. A suitable title for the extract
D. Plumber Johnson above is

2. Big Jumbo Caterer probably deals A. Going C. Green Tips

with Bananas
A. food B. Busses and D. Powers Off
B. fruits Cars
C. animals
D. vegetables

5. The phrase a little down means

3. According to the table, the third being
highest preferred reading material
among teenagers is A. happy C. distressed
B. clumsy D. captivated
A. comics C. textbooks
B. novels D. magazines

8. Which gift would you choose if

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 your mother has a sweet tooth?
A. A Taste of Italy
B. Tea & Dinner with Mother
C. Chocolate Fondue Indulgence
D. Shoe Shopping and Foot
Reflexology

6. Where would you go to buy the

items listed above?

A. A pharmacy C. A
supermarke
t
B. A bookshop D. A bridal
gallery

9. How long is News at 12?

C. An hour E. Twenty-five
minutes
D. Thirty F. Forty-five
minutes minutes

7. The phrase suitable for diabetics

means that the biscuits
A. are crispy and buttery
B. are made by diabetics
C. contain very little sugar
D. are only available in hospitals

10.Jasmina is Karen’s
A. sister E. cousin
B. aunty F. colleague

Study the envelope below and answer the question that follows.
If undelivered, please return to: Postage Paid
Lot 11, Jalan 51A/223, Pejabat Pos Besar
46100 Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur
Selangor.
Zaitun Abdul Rahman,
521, Taman Melawati,
15000 Kota Bharu,
Kelantan.

Printed Matter- Reader’s Digest Asia Ltd

11. Who is the recipient of the letter?

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

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 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.
HOURS OF BUSINESS

Monday – Friday

1.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

12. 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.
Fruit Punch
Ingredients
Fruits of your choice
2 tablespoons of sugar
½ glass of soda water
Lots of ice-cubes
Pieces of lemons for decorations

13. Which of the ingredients is up to the person who is making the drink?
A. Sugar
B. Fruit
C. Ice cubes

D. Soda water

14. Based on the notice, we

Let’s Recycle Paper Campaign
know
Study the notice below and answer the questions that that
follows.
A. Laminated cards are
recyclable

B. Newspapers and foil are two

What can be recycled of the recyclable paper
- newspapers, magazines, books, calendar products
papers, cards and cardboards, envelopes,
non-carbonised papers C. We should try to recycle
What cannot be recycled tissue papers and polystrene
- tissue papers, food magazines, tetrapak 4
cups
drink packets, polystyrene, carbon paper,
foil, laminated materials D. Some types of paper
Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.
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.)

15. How long will it take Greenland A. Greenland Landscape offers carpets
Landscape to complete a lawn?
B. The instant lawn takes a lot of time
A. A day to maintain

B. A week C. Greenland Landscape is open from 9

a.m to 2 p.m
C. A month
D. The instant lawn offer is only for
D. A year those staying in Negeri Sembilan
16. Which of the following statements is
true?

Read the questions below and answer the questions that follow

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.

17. The word relentless shows that the 18. What do polar bears hunt?
polar bear
A. Fish
A. Does not give up easily
B. Seals
B. Does not like to eat fish
C. Hunters
C. Does not stay near the ice belt
D. Sea organisms
D. Does not move during autumn

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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,
19. Who reached the driver of the car
first?
20. The word barked means
A. A man
A. Coughed
B. A woman
B. Said softly
C. Several bystanders
C. Whispered
D. No one
D. Spoke harshly

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Question 21 – 28 are based on the following text.
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 D.

Kim : Hey Sam! Hi Nash! I haven’t seen you since you got back. How was your
holiday in Cameron
Highlands?
Nash : It was great. I was just _______(21)______Sam some of the pictures I took.
Kim : The scenery is lovely. There are many _____(22)_____ there.
Nash : Yes, the natural surroundings were unforgettable. This _____(23)_____ the
view from our hotel
window.
Sam : Wow, that’s spectacular!
Nash : You can forget _____(24)_____ worries easily in a place like that.
Sam : That’s for sure. I wouldn’t mind going there for a holiday.
Nash : Yes, I’m thinking of going there again. Oh, look at this photo. This is my
favourite shot. We saw
this _____(25)_____ of birds while we were out hiking one day. It’s a little out
of focus, but if you
look closely, you can see that one of the birds has _____(26)_____ lizard in its
mouth. I love
taking pictures of animals – it’s a passion of mine. Cameron Highlands was
great for that
_____(27)_____ we could see _____(28)_____animals. It made a nice change
from always taking
pictures of many cat!

21.A giving 23.A is 25.A herd 27.A so

B taking B are B flock B but
C showing C was C litter C because
D printing D were D shoal D
although
22.A hills 24.A my 26.A a
B mist B you B an 28.A any
C breeze C mine C the B none
D greenery D your D - C some
D many

Question 29 – 31
Read the conversation. Choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

Shop on fire.
A : What happened?
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B : I don’t know. Please back off. (29) It is not safe. Call the fire brigade.
A : Alright! Be careful and get out before the fire closes in on (30) you.
B : I will. This must be the work of some rotten eggs. (31)
A : In that case, I will call the police too.

29. back off 30. close in on 31. rotten eggs

A. stand up A. push to attack A. spoiled eggs

B. move forward B. go at full speed B. nasty people
C. move away from C. spring into the air C. good people
D. move more quickly D. begin to get nearer D. uncooked eggs

Question 32 – 34
Read the conversation. Choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

Thanesh : What do you want to be when you grow up Alwyn?

Alwyn : An astronomer. I have wanted to study about the stars ever since I
set eyes on them.
Thanesh : I am happy for you. It is good to have an ambition. However, I’ll steer
clear of the stars.
They look too complicated.
Alwyn : How about you? What’s your ambition?
Thanesh : None, but I’m confident I’ll muddle through.
Alwyn : You are very confident and that is good.

32. set eyes on 33. steer clear of 34. muddled through

A. looked after A. follow closely A. force oneself

B. looked attentively B. follow quietly B. move forward
C. close and open one C. step down hard C. climb on top of
D. see for the first time D. keep away from D. work with success

Questions 35 – 38 are based on the following family tree.

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35. How many grandchildren has 37. What is the name of Zulfikri’s
Zulfikri? brother-in-law?

A. 1` C. 3 A. Zaini
B. 2 D. 4 B. Hafiz
C. Shafiq
D. Azmee

36. What is the name of Fadly’s aunt by 38. If Hanisah dies, who becomes a
marriage? widower?

A. Mas A. Afiq
B. Ruslina B. Zaidi
C. Ashikin C. Azmee
D. Hanisah D. Farhand

Questions 39 – 44 are based on the following passage.

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39. Currently, Esha is in _________. 43. What does Esha mean by “real
A. Cheras C. Perak class”?
B. Kuala Lumpur D. Sarawak
A. The wedding will be simple.
40. Esha met Michelle _______. B. The wedding will be traditional.
A. last week C. a fortnight ago C. The wedding will be very stylish.
B. last month D. a weekend ago D. The wedding will be conducted in
classes.
41. Michelle impressed Esha by her
_______.
A. bravery C. brilliance 44. From the letter, we can conclude
B. etiquette D. resilience that

42. The phrase bumped into her most A. Stephen is very close to Esha.
probably B. Lily is a woman who does things
means Esha matter-of-factly.
A. met Michelle C. Esha and Lily have known each
B. saw Michelle at other for a long time.
C. fell on Michelle D. Esha was disappointed as she did
D. invited Michelle out not have the chance to meet
Stephen.

Questions 45 – 47 are based on the following passage.

I Wonder
I wonder why the grass is green,
And why the wind is never seen?

Who taught the birds to build a nest,

And told the trees to take a rest?

O, when the moon is not quite round,

Where can the missing bit be found?

Who lights the stars, when they blow out,

And makes the lightning flash about?

Who paints the rainbow in the sky,

And hangs the fluffy clouds so high?

Why is it now, do you suppose,

That Dad won’t tell me, if he knows?

Jeannie Kirby

45. One can ____________ the wind but 47. What does the persona wonder
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cannot about birds?
see it. A Why they are small
A feel B Why they eat worms
B have C What their names are
C cause D Who teaches them to build a nest
D keep

46. The phrase blow out means

A appear
B explode
C brighten
D disappear

Questions 48 – 50 are based on the extract from the short story Flipping
Fantastic.

Tristan
I hate the way that I feel right now. I’m not sure how to describe it but I think it’s a
mixture of sad and bad. How can that be? Well, I feel sad because I’m leaving my
old school, and I feel bad because I’m also leaving James.
James is my twin brother. He’s much smarter than me. He can do everything.
He can dress himself and walk and play football and write with a pen instead of a
computer. I would be able to do those things too, if I didn’t have a disability.
My mum wouldn’t be pleased if she heard me saying ‘disability’. She says the
word she wants to hear me say is ‘ability’.
“I don’t know who invented the ‘dis’ word,” she says. “I’m not interested in what
you can’t do. I’m only interested in what you can do.”

48. What is Tristan feeling right now? 50. Tristan cannot do the following
A He is sad except
B He is happy A play football
C He is in agony B dress himself
D He is confused C use a computer
D write with a pen
49. James is Tristan’s twin brother. This
means
they both
A are the same age
B have the same face
C dress in similar clothes
D behave in the same way

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