PT3 - Comprehension Of Linear Text Exercises. Contains 5 sets sample questions.

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Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is going through some difficult times after some 200 crew members who are mostly female have resigned after experiencing the double airline tragedies involving MH17 and MH370. According to Malaysia Airlines System Employees Union (Maseu) secretary-general Abdul Malek Ariff, they were down to only about 3,000 cabin crew members currently. Following the MH17 incident, there was a spike in crew resignations, but the number has now decreased to routinely expected levels. One of the reasons cited for leaving was family pressure apart from developing fear of flying. In current situation, many of the staff have to work up to 12 hours daily – eight hours compulsory and four hours overtime. Recruitment for new staff has been very slow and it has to depend on its existing crew to keep flying. Many of the crew members have opted for early retirement which is an alternative offered under the Collective Agreement. However, due to the acute shortage of crew members, the management has rejected such applications. MAS is working hard to rebuild confidence and hopes that it can encourage the entry of more new staff. Medical centres have been set up to provide treatment plus engaging Mercy Malaysia to provide emotional support to all its crew members. In addition, special prayers have been organised as spiritual support for staff. Furthermore, work schedules for all crew members are planned within the confines of the regulations and the legal flight time limitations. Adapted from – The Edge Financial Daily
SECTION C
[15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 21 - 27 are based on an article.

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Questions 21 – 24
Read the article carefully and answer the questions below.
21
Who is going through a challenging situation?
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[1 mark]
22
What type of problem Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is facing?
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[1mark]
23
Why do the crew members want to leave?
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[1 mark]
24
a) Who is Abdul Malek Ariff?
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[1 mark]
b) How many cabin crew members are there now?
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[1 mark]
c) What can the staff do under the Collective Agreement?
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[1 mark]
d) According to the article, MAS has rejected early retirement due to.....
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[1 mark]
25
Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases from the article.
Meaning
Word/Phrase
a) tough
b) declined
c) required
[3 marks]
26
State 2 possible reasons why family members insisted the crew members to resign.
i. _________________________________________________
ii. _________________________________________________
[2 marks]
27
List 3 steps MAS has taken to rebuild public confidence.
i. _________________________________________________
ii. _________________________________________________
iii. _________________________________________________
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
[1 mark]

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Cyberbullying is the act of tormenting someone online by sending or posting nasty messages using electronic technology. It can be devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. Sending mean text messages or emails, rumours sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles can be considered as a form of Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is different from the common physical or verbal type of bullying. Kids who are being cyberbullied are often bullied in person as well. Furthermore, kids who are cyberbullied have a harder time getting away from the behaviour. It can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and reach a kid even when he or she is alone. It can happen any time of the day or night and messages and images can be posted anonymously and distributed quickly to a very wide audience. It can be difficult and sometimes impossible to trace the source. Deleting inappropriate or harassing messages, texts, and pictures is extremely difficult after they have been posted or sent. Cyberbullying has damaging effects on kids such as skipping school, using alcohol and drugs, drop in their school grades, having low self-esteem and health problems. Electronic gadgets such as cell phones and computers themselves are not to blame for cyberbullying. Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter can be used for positive activities, like connecting kids with friends and family, helping students with school, and for entertainment. But these tools can also be used to hurt other people. Adapted from – Stopbullying.gov
SECTION C
[15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 21 - 27 are based on an article.

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Questions 21 – 24
Read the article carefully and answer the questions below.
21
What is used to Cyberbully someone?
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[1 mark]
22
How can one Cyberbully someone online?
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[1mark]
23
Name the gadgets used in Cyberbullying.
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[1 mark]
24
a) State two reasons why Cyberbullying is different from other forms of bullying.
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[2 marks]
b) Name two harmful effects of Cyberbullying on kids.
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[2 marks]
25
Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases from the article.
Meaning
Word/Phrase
a) typical
b) oral
c) dignity
[3 marks]
26
State 2 possible reasons why some kids like to bully others.
i. _________________________________________________
ii. _________________________________________________
[2 marks]
27
Give 3 possible steps to stop bullying among kids.
iii. _________________________________________________
iv. _________________________________________________
v. _________________________________________________
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
[1 mark]

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Tun Sakaran Marine Park is a marine park located off the east coast of the state of Sabah in Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. Tun Sakaran Marine Park was established in 2004 to protect the marine diversity of Semporna region. It has eight islands as well as three large reefs and it is surrounded by the Celebes Sea. It is also widely known as the Semporna Islands Park. It is a underwater paradise for divers, snorkelers and tourists from around the world and also for the locals. It only takes about 30 to 45 minutes and covering a distance of 15 to 25 kilometres, depending of which island is the destination for those coming from the Semporna Jetty. This park covers an area of 350 square kilometres making it the biggest marine park in Sabah. So far, over 520 species of fish has been recorded here. 255 species of corals and 140 species of sponge have been spotted in this paradise. A substantial number of these species can only be found here and not in other parts of Malaysia. Air Asia and Malaysia Airlines have a few daily direct flights to Tawau airport from Kota Kinabalu. Both airlines also have daily direct flights from Kuala Lumpur. It takes roughly one hour from the Tawau airport to Semporna. As from Kota Kinabalu to Semporna, it takes about 9 hours journey. Many tour guides provide daily excursion to the Semporna islands. It can cost from RM100 to RM200 per person for a day trip to one of these islands. Adapted from – BeautifulKK.com
SECTION C
[15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 21 - 27 are based on an article.

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Questions 21 – 24
Read the article carefully and answer the questions below.
21
What is Tun Sarakan Marine Park?
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[1 mark]
22
Where is Tun Sarakan Marine Island situated?
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[1mark]
23
It is also commonly known as....
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[1 mark]
24
a) How many islands and reefs does it have altogether?
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[2 marks]
b) Why was Semporna Islands Park formed?
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[2 marks]
25
Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases from the article.
Meaning
Word/Phrase
a) heaven
b) variety
c) trip
[3 marks]
26
Name 2 the two airlines which fly to Tawau.
i. _________________________________________________
ii. _________________________________________________
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
27
List 3 ways to protect marine parks in Malaysia.
iii. _________________________________________________
iv. _________________________________________________
v. _________________________________________________
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
[1 mark]

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The giant panda has a black-and-white coat. The giant panda has a body shape typical of bears. It has black fur on its ears, eye patches, muzzle, legs, arms and shoulders. The giant panda's thick, woolly coat keeps it warm in the cool forests of its habitat. The giant panda typically lives around 20 years in the wild and up to 30 years in captivity. The oldest captive, a female named Ming Ming, had a recorded age of 34. In the wild, the giant panda is a terrestrial animal and primarily spends its life roaming and feeding in the bamboo forests of the Qinling Mountains and in the hilly Sichuan Province. Giant pandas are generally solitary. Pandas communicate through vocalization and scent marking such as clawing trees or spraying urine. Though it belongs to the order Carnivora, the panda's diet is over 99% bamboo. The average giant panda eats as much as 9 to 14 kg (20 to 30 lb) of bamboo shoots a day. Pandas eat any of 25 bamboo species in the wild, such as Fargesia dracocephala and Fargesia rufa. Bamboo leaves contain the highest protein levels; stems have less. The giant panda must have at least two different species available in its range to avoid starvation. The giant panda is an endangered species, threatened by continued habitat loss and by a very low birth rate, both in the wild and in captivity. The giant panda has been a target of poaching by locals since ancient times and by foreigners since it was introduced to the West. Source – Wikipedia.com
SECTION C
[15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 21 - 27 are based on an article.

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Questions 21 – 24
Read the article carefully and answer the questions below.
21
Which animal has a common body shape as the panda?
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[1 mark]
22
How does the panda keep itself warm?
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[1mark]
23
For how long can a giant panda live in captivity?
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[1 mark]
24
a) Why the panda is called a terrestrial animal?
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[1 mark]
b) How do pandas interact with other pandas?
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[1 mark]
c) What does ‘Carnivora’ mean?
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[1 mark]
d) Bamboo is panda’s favourite food because.....
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[1 mark]
25
Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases from the article.
Meaning
Word/Phrase
a) confined
b) earthy
c) at risk
[3 marks]
26
State 2 reasons why the giant panda is facing extinction.
i. _________________________________________________
ii. _________________________________________________
[2 marks]
27
List 3 ways on how we can protect the giant panda from extinction.
iii. _________________________________________________
iv. _________________________________________________
v. _________________________________________________
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
[1 mark]

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Fast food is fast becoming a staple food for many Malaysians especially among many young adults and children. Rising number of Malaysians are experiencing highly time- constrained lifestyles with limited time for dining. Besides, fast food is popular with consumers because it is more affordable as compared to foods and drinks offered by chained full-service restaurants, in particular. Fast delivery services and drive-through facilities make it very convenient for take away food for many on their way to work, during lunch or even on the way home from work. Research shows fast foods contain lots of calories, sugar, sodium and unhealthy fats -- substances that increase your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Increased health risks are directly associated with increased consumption of fast foods. Many individuals in are becoming obese. Another result of fast food culture is the loss of the family tradition of eating together. Children and adults rarely eat together now, and thus get less opportunity to talk.
Undoubtedly, it is convenient and cheap, but as parents and educators it is important to set examples for children to emulate. Parents and educators can be more involved in increasing awareness regarding the negative effects of fast foods and discourage children from consuming them. Parents can influence their children’s eating habits through the types of foods they buy for themselves and their family. The snacks they serve for breakfast, lunch and dinner also can help to develop a child’s eating habit.
SECTION C
[15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Questions 21 - 27 are based on an article.

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Questions 21 – 24
Read the article carefully and answer the questions below.
21
Why fast food is a favourite among many working adults?
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[1 mark]
22
What are the contents of a fast food?
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[1mark]
23
Name 3 diseases caused by consuming fast food.
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[1 mark]
24
a) What are the negative effects of eating fast foods?
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[2 marks]
b) Name two effects fast foods have on our culture.
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[2 marks]
25
Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases from the article.
Meaning
Word/Phrase
a) behaviour
b) space
c) realization
[3 marks]
26
State 2 possible reasons why Malaysians fancy fast food.
i. _________________________________________________
ii. _________________________________________________
[2 marks]
27
Give 3 possible steps to educate children about the dangers of fast foods.
iii. _________________________________________________
iv. _________________________________________________
v. _________________________________________________
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
[1 mark]