157231290 sbp-bi-trial-pmr-kertas-1-2013

SULIT
12/1
Bahasa Inggeris
Kertas 1
Julai 2013
1 Jam
BAHAGIAN PENGURUSAN SEKOLAH BERASRAMA
PENUH
DAN SEKOLAH KECEMERLANGAN
KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA
PENTAKSIRAN DIAGNOSTIK AKADEMIK SBP 2013
PERCUBAAN PENILAIAN MENENGAH RENDAH
BAHASA INGGERIS
Kertas 1
1 jam
JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU
Arahan:
1. Kertas ini mengandungi 40 soalan.
2. Jawab semua soalan.
3. Tiap-tiap soalan diikuti oleh tiga pilihan jawapan, iaitu A, B dan C atau empat pilihan jawapan
iaitu A, B, C dan D. Bagi setiap soalan, pilih satu jawapan sahaja. Hitamkan semua jawapan
anda pada kertas jawapan objektif yang disediakan.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Kertas ini mengandungi 14 halaman bercetak
12/1 © 2013 Hak Cipta BPSBPSK [Lihat Halaman Sebelah

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SULIT 2 12/1
Questions 1-5 are based on the information given.
Baby named after
Mawi’s song
1 What can we conclude from the news headline above?
A The baby is named after Mawi sang one of his songs.
B The baby’s name is similar to Mawi’s song.
C Mawi named his song after a baby.
D Mawi’s song is sung by the baby.
2 Visitors must register at the office for the purpose of
A security
B protection
C supervision
D reliability
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SULIT 3 12/1
3 From the cartoon strip above, accomplish means
A undertake
B achieve
C pursue
D ensure
Sources: http://www.stringcaninteractive.com/
4 From the chart above, users are least likely to spend time on
A Facebook
B Instagram
C Pinterest
D Twitter
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SULIT 4 12/1
Despite hours of digging to recover his body, the search has come up with
nothing. It has been called off at the advice of experts, who believe further
digging could damage the surrounding heritage buildings.
5 What happens to the
search? A It has been
stopped.
B It will be further continued.
C It has damaged an old building.
D It will be postponed until further notice.
Weather Forecast for General Election 13 Polling Day on May 5, 2013
Region Morning Afternoon
Northern Cloudy in Perak.
Thunderstorms in
most
Region Fair elsewhere. parts of Kedah.
Rain in most parts of
Perak.
Central Cloudy in some parts Thunderstorms
Region of Selangor.
throughout the
region.
Fair elsewhere.
Southern Mostly fair in all Thunderstorms in
Region states. Johor.
Shower in Melaka.
East Coast Fair in most places.
Thunderstorms in
parts
Region of Kelantan &
Terengganu.
Sabah, Rain in some parts of Cloudy in most parts
Sarawak & Sarawak. of Sabah with
Labuan Elsewhere fair.
thunderstorms in
some
places.
Source : The Star Online Sat 4 May
2013
6 What can we conclude from the weather forecast above?

A Voters in Perak can head to their polling centres in the afternoon.
B The central region is set to experience thunderstorms early in the day.
C Most states would have a rain-free morning with the exception of Sarawak.
D The best time to cast votes for those in Peninsular Malaysia is in the afternoon.
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SULIT 5 12/1
Arvind and Rajni Beri
request the gracious presence & blessings of
Mr and Mrs Melvin
at the joyous and auspicious occasion of the marriage
ceremony of their dear son
Rahul
To
Deepika
(loving daughter of Manmohan and Pravinder Lyall)
Please join the Baraat at the Guru Nanak Darbar
Gurdwara at 9:30 am on Saturday, 24 May
2013
Wedding Programme
RSVP by 15 April
2013
03-798-7687 or
Wedding Ceremony: 11:00 am
rajni_beri@hotmail.c
om
7 From the wedding invitation, we know that
A Mr and Mrs Melvin have to respond to this invitation via email only
B the wedding ceremony starts at 11.00 am on 24 May 2013
C Deepika is the daughter of Arvind and Rajni Beri

D Mr and Mrs Melvin are hosting the ceremony
Bodyguard Kills Robber
Klang: An attempt by five men to rob a factory manager yesterday ended with one of
them being shot dead by a bodyguard. The factory manager had just withdrawn
RM50,000 from a bank and was driven off by his bodyguard. The bodyguard had noticed
that they were being tailed by two cars. At a corner, the two cars obstructed the
manager’s car and a robber tried to smash the passenger window with a rock. The
bodyguard got out of the car and fired a shot at the robbers but missed. His second shot
however, hit one of the robbers in the head and his accomplices sped-away empty-
handed.
8 What happened immediately after the factory manager withdrew his money?
A A robber was shot in the head.
B A couple of cars followed his car.
C A robber tried to break his car window.
D The bodyguard shot at a robber but missed.
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SULIT 6 12/1

Dear Editor,
REBELABOUT THE COST
If movie ticket prices are going to double up, many may choose to stay home and watch Astro
programmes instead. I am a student and I watch movies at cinemas a lot with my friends and
family. To pay for twice the price will definitely deter a lot of people from frequenting cinemas.
What more a student like me! This is not a good prospect for the local film industry especially.
People would rather wait for the local movies to be shown on TV than watch them on cinemas
with the increase in the ticket prices. Similarly, I can surely stay at home and watch a lot of
movies on Astro and still enjoy myself if I can’t afford pricey cinema ticket.
Muthusamy Chelliah
9 Based on the above letter, which of these statements is true?
A Movies on Astro are more enjoyable to watch.
B People who frequent the cinemas are normally students.
C Muthusamy complains about the quality of films in cinemas.
D A hike in cinema ticket prices will discourage people from going to cinemas.
Did Mr Tan give you a good report?
I don’t know. Anyway, I don’t care
and I don’t mind telling him
I wouldn’t if I were you.
Don’t cut off your nose to
spite your face. You need
that scholarship!
10 “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face” means
A Don’t make things worse for yourself.

B Don’t disfigure your face.
C Don’t upset yourself.
D Don’t be rude.
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SULIT 7 12/1
Questions 11-20 are based on the following text.
Judo demands mental precision and intense speed and agility from its players. It is the
ultimate duel ___11___ two athletes’ bodies and minds. In Japanese, the word “judo” means
gentle but watch the athletes train or go into combat and ___12___ word gentle doesn’t
___13___ to mind!
Judo was founded by Professor Jigaro Kano in 1882 as a tamer alternative to the more
dangerous martial art of “jujitsu” ___14___ was used by the samurai warriors of ancient
Japan. When judo was introduced at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964, everyone thought
the Japanese would win all the medals. They almost ___15___! A Dutchman named Anton
Geesink won gold in the open event. Women’s judo ___16___ introduced in the Barcelona
1992 Olympic Games. For the first time, Judo athletes in the 2000 Olympic games wore
___17___ judo suits called “judogis” (one in blue and the other in white) instead of the
traditional white judogis.
An Olympic match begins with a ceremonial bow. When the referee gives the
command “hajme” (which means begin fighting), men have five minutes and women have
four minutes to score a single point or an “ippon” and win the contest. An ippon is scored
when a player is ___18___ onto their back and pinned down for 30 seconds or when a player
is strangled or arm-locked ___19___ submission. ___20___ neither athlete has scored, the
referee and judge decide who is the winner.
11 A between
B among
C beside
D against
12 A a
B an
C the
13 A come
B comes
C came
D coming
14 A which
B when
C what
D whose
15 A do
B did

C does
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SULIT 8 12/1
16 A is
B are
C was
D were
17 A colour
B colours
C coloured
D colouring
18 A throw
B throws
C threw
D thrown
19 A on
B onto
C in
D into
20 A if
B even
C because
D although
Questions 21-23
Read the dialogue below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.
Adam : I heard that Farouk is vying for (21) the post of Head Boy in the coming election.
Bakhtiar : I believe Danial is a better candidate! Someone should talk him into (22)
nominating himself.
Adam : I agree with you. Danial is such a fine and respectable person. We should be
friends with him so that his good nature will rub off (23) on us as well.
Bakhtiar : That’s him over there. Let’s go over and say hello.
21 vying for
A preparing for
B planning for

C waiting for
D contesting for
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SULIT 9 12/1
22 talk him into
A deter him
B pursue him
C persuade him
D discourage him
23 rub off
A follow
B react
C show
D help
Questions 24-26
Read the text below and choose the best meaning for the expressions underlined.
Detective Simon Pegg was investigating a crime when he discovered a new clue. He
had a hunch (24) that it would help to solve his case faster. He went to have lunch with his
new partner, Detective Nick Frost and they went Dutch (25) with the bill. He was happy with
his new partner after being left high and dry (26) by his old partner over a disagreement of a
case. His old partner had withheld an important information from him until the last minute
and it had ruined their relationship.
24 had a hunch
A had a connection
B had a dream
C had an idea
D had an instinct
25 went Dutch
A shared the menu
B shared their food
C shared their receipt
D shared the cost
26 being left high and dry
A to be left out of certain matter
B to be caught lying
C to be ordered to leave

D to be punished for some mistakes
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SULIT 10 12/1
Questions 27-32 are based on the following recipe.
Stir-Fried Noodles With Prawns
Ingredients (serves 4) Marinade
675 grams prawns 2 tbsp peanut oil
115 grams noodles 2 fresh green chillies, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil lime juice
2 shallots, sliced 1 tbsp fish sauce
2 garlics, chopped
1 fresh red chilli, chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp chilli sauce
Coriander leaves
Method
1. Place the prawns in a mixing bowl. To make the marinade, mix the oil, green chillies, lime
juice and fish sauce together and pour over the prawns. Cover and chill for 2 hours in the
refrigerator.
2. Put the noodles in a bowl of boiling water. Leave for 8-10 minutes to soften and drain
well.
3. Heat the oil in a wok and sauté the shallots, garlic and chilli until lightly browned. Add the
soy sauce and chilli sauce. Add the prawns and the marinade to the wok and stir-fry gently
for 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
4. Add the noodles and stir gently. Garnish with coriander and serve immediately.
(Source: Everyday Fish And Seafood)
27 The prawns are marinated in the following ingredients except
A lime juice
B cooking oil
C dried chillies
D seafood sauce
28 How do you chill the prawns?
A By leaving them to stand in a room.
B By storing them in the refrigerator.
C By covering them with a cling film.
D By placing them in the freezer.

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SULIT 11 12/1
29 How long do the noodles take to become soft?
A 2 hours
B 2-3 minutes
C Immediately
D 8-10 minutes
30 The word “sauté” can best mean
A boil slowly
B boil gently
C fry tenderly
D fry quickly
31 The phrase “Garnish with coriander” means
A Decorate with coriander leaves.
B Decorate with chopped chillies.
C Sprinkle with coriander powder.
D Sprinkle with chilli powder.
32 Which of the following statements is true?
A The dish can be served to more than 4 people.
B The prawns are marinated for three hours.
C The marinade contains vegetable oil.
D The dish is served hot.
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SULIT 12 12/1
Questions 33-40 are based on the following passage.
Jerry was the kind of person who was always in a good mood and had something positive to
say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, “If I were any better, I
would be twins!”
He was a unique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him around
from one restaurant to another. They followed Jerry because of his attitude. He was a natural
motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry was there telling the employee how to
look on the positive side of the situation.
Seeing this style really made me curious. So one day, I went up to Jerry and asked him, “I
don’t get it! You can’t be a positive person all the time. How do you do it?” Jerry replied, “Each
morning I wake up and say to myself, “Jerry, you have two choices today. You can choose to
be in a good mood or a bad mood. I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad
happens, I can choose to be a victim or to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time
someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaints or to point out
the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life.”
“It’s not that easy!” I protested. “Yes, it is.” Jerry said. “Life is all about choices. Every situation
is a choice. You choose how you react to situations and you choose how people will affect
your mood. The bottom line is, it’s your choice how you live your life.” I reflected on what
Jerry said.
Soon, I left the restaurant industry to start my own business. We lost touch but I often thought
about him when I made a choice about life. Several years later, I heard that Jerry did
something you are never supposed to do in a restaurant business. He left the back door open
one morning and was held up at gunpoint by three armed robbers. While trying to open the
safe, his hand shaking from nervousness, slipped off the combinations. The robbers
panicked and shot him.
Luckily Jerry was found quickly and rushed to the local trauma centre. After 18 hours of
surgery and weeks of intensive care, Jerry was released from the hospital with bullet
fragments still in his body. I saw Jerry about six months after the robbery. He wanted to show
his scars but I declined. However I did ask him what had gone through his mind as the
robbery took place. Jerry replied. “While lying wounded on the floor, I remembered I had two
choices, to live or to die. I chose to live.”
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SULIT 13 12/1
33 What made Jerry a unique manager?
A He always had something positive to say
B He had several loyal employees
C He was always in a good mood
D He wanted to have a twin
34 Each morning Jerry _________________ to live his life.
A hummed a tune to himself
B avoided bad incidents
C listened to complaints
D contemplated the two choices
35 Why did the writer lose contact with Jerry?
A The writer left to start a business
B The writer had forgotten about Jerry
C The writer protested at Jerry’s view of life
D The writer wanted to be free from Jerry’s influences
36 Jerry was robbed because
A his safe had no combinations.
B his front door was unlocked.
C his back door was left ajar.
D his restaurant had flourished.
37 The word slipped off can best be replaced with
A took off
B put off
C missed
D rejected
38 After Jerry was shot, he
A spent weeks in intensive care.
B underwent a minor surgery.
C refused to see his wounds.
D had a trauma for life.
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SULIT 14 12/1
39 The writer was _____________________ when knowing Jerry was robbed.
A excited
B surprised
C delighted
D puzzled
40 Which of the following statements is true?
A Jerry was pessimistic towards life.
B Jerry was agitated during the robbery.
C The robbers shot Jerry after stealing his money.
D The robbers broke down the door to enter the restaurant.
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