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Kertas 1
Ogos
2013
1 jam
SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN
KAMPUNG GELAM, MELAKA
PEPERIKSAAN PERCUBAAN PMR TINGKATAN TIGA
TAHUN 2013
BAHASA INGGERIS
Kertas 1
Satu jam
JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU
1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 40 soalan.
2. Jawab semua soalan.
3. Tiap-tiap soalan diikuti oleh empat pilihan jawapan, iaitu A, B, C dan D.
Bagi setiap soalan, pilih satu jawapan sahaja. Hitamkan semua jawapan anda
pada kertas jawapan objektif.
Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 12 halaman bercetak.
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Questions 1 – 10 are based on the information given.
1 The phrase call it a day in the dialogue means that they should
A work harder
B stop working
C continue to work
D not work too hard
2 The phrase “Sometimes that’s a blessing” shows that Garfield is
A not very hungry
B not happy with the food
C happy it was time for dinner
D thankful to get different food
3 The sign above tells customers to be
A understanding
B considerate
C patient
D polite
Adam : My goodness! It is already 5.00 p.m. We have been working on
this project for 4 hours. Let’s call it a day.
Adele : You are right. I m feeling tired too.
Please Wait To Be Seated

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4 Based on the news report, the word kidnapped can best be replaced with
A stolen
B caught
C violated
D abducted
5 Based on the advertisement above, the set lunch includes
A herbal tea
B fruit juice
C coffee
D fruits
Blogs have become popular among schoolchildren to express themselves. Most
parents are unaware of their children’s blogs because they are like diaries, only
meant to be viewed by their circle of friends.
6 The word they in the text above refers to
A blogs
B friends
C parents
D children
12/1 [Lihat sebelah]
Kuala Lumpur : Police have arrested four suspects including a woman,
believed to be involved in the kidnapping of Dutch schoolboy Nayati
Shamelin Moodliar in operations in the Klang Valley and Perak. The boy was
kidnapped on April 27 while walking to his school and released at the North-
South Expressway on Thursday.
News Straits Times
SET LUNCH
 Chicken Chop
 Mushroom Soup
 Garlic Bread
 Coffee or Tea
Special Offer!
Fruit Juice or Herbal Tea
for RM1 only with the set
lunch.
RM11.90

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7 Based on the advertisement above, the theme of the Flora Fest is
A Colours of the Flowers
B Colours of Harmony
C Floral Parade
D Highlights
8 Based on the advertisement above, which statement is true?
A If you become the winner, you can choose the gift that you want.
B Only people who bought RM100 gift can submit their names.
C You need to send in your name by post to be the winner.
D There will be two gifts given away every week.
FLORA FEST
“Colours of Harmony”
26 May to 3 June 2012
Highlight of the event :
Floral Parade at MITC, Melaka
HOUSE OF GIFTS
A New Lucky Winner Every Week
Every week, we give away one of our
fabulous gifts and it’s your choice!
If you win, just tell us which of our gifts worth
RM100 you want and it’s yours.
Just e-mail your particulars to us at
www.houseofgifts.com
You Could Be Our Next Lucky Winner.
Good Luck!

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EMERGENCY MEETING
All Supervisors to meet at the meeting room at 3 p.m. today
9 Based on the notice above, the emergency meeting is called
A due to a disaster
B due to an urgent matter
C to plan an emergency
D to alert everyone
10 According to the sign above, it advises us to ride the bicycle
A against the traffic flow
B following the traffic flow
C when the traffic is moving slowly
D when there is less traffic on the road

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Questions 11 – 20 are based on the following letter.
Dear Mum,
I arrived in Seremban safe and sound. As promised, I’m writing home __11__ the
first week of my arrival.
The college hostel is set in very beautiful surroundings and I must say that I __12_ at
ease. I’m sharing a room with a Chinese girl from Ipoh. I find __13__ rather shy. Anyway I
will get to know her better as time goes by.
This is the first time that I’m living away __14__ home and I suppose it will give me
the opportunity to become independent. Needless to say, it will __15__ some time for me to
get adjusted to halal food and spicy curry. I’m no longer __16__ small girl, Mum. Therefore,
you don’t have to __ 17__ over me anymore.
I realised that you and Dad have __18__ tremendous sacrifices to give me a college
education. I promise to not only excel in my studies __19__ will also endeavour to be one of
the top students in Permata College. __20__ sacrifices will not be in vain.
11 A at 16 A a
B in B an
C on C the
D of D this
12 A feel 17 A worrying
B felt B worried
C feels C worries
D feeling D worry
13 A she 18 A make
B her B made
C hers C makes
D herself D making
14 A at 19 A or
B to B so
C of C but
D from D and
15 A take 20 A You
B took B Your
C takes C Yours
D taken D Yourself

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Questions 21 - 23
Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.
Farah : Wow! This place is amazing. The long and tiring journey has definitely
paid off (21).
Siti : You’re right. Let’s lie on the deck chair and while away (22) the time before
lunch with a short nap.
Farah : That’s a good idea.
Helen : We should do this more often. Why don’t we get together (23) every school
holiday and visit all the interesting places in Malaysia ?
Siti : Yes, we should do that.
21 paid off
A been worth it
B been valuable
C been profitable
D been getting expensive
22 while away
A save
B catch
C waste
D spend
23 get together
A plan
B meet
C discuss
D dismiss

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Questions 24 – 26
Read the dialogue below and choose the best meaning for the expressions underlined.
Sam : Adam, you look very worried. What’s bothering you?
Adam : I’m worried about the coming exam. I always have butterflies in the stomach before
an exam (24). I’m scared that I can’t answer all the questions correctly.
Sam : Adam, don't cross the bridge before you come to it (25).
Adam : I know, but I can’t help worrying.
Sam : Don’t worry too much, Sam. I know you’ve studied hard. Remember, no pain, no
gain (26).
Adam : Thank you for the advice, Sam.
Sam : You’re welcome.
24. have butterflies in the stomach
A feel nervous
B feel excited
C feel unhappy
D feel upset
25. don't cross the bridge before you come to it
A don’t worry about anything in your life at all
B don’t feel unhappy about something predictable
C don’t worry about your problems until they arrive
D don’t try to think of something that will make you sad
26. no pain, no gain
A you will gain if you are in pain
B you will do well if you work hard
C you will not do well if you work hard
D you will feel the pain if you work hard

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Questions 27 -32 are based on the following advertisement.
LOOKING FOR HOME TUITION TEACHERS?
STAR TUITION CENTRE OFFERS YOU :
 experienced teachers
 small classes
 one-to-one lesson upon request
 latest teaching techniques
 all PMR subjects
For further information, please call 06-2664411 or visit www.startuition.com
27 The advertisement is meant to
A invite
B advise
C enquire
D promote
28 The word affordable can be replaced with the following except
A costly
B bearable
C reasonable
D inexpensive
Affordable Fees!
Results Assured!
Don’t Miss This
Golden
Opportunity!

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29 The advertisement is aimed at students who want to
A excel in their exams
B be home tuition teachers
C gain experience in teaching
D learn the latest teaching techniques
30 The word assured means
A proven
B created
C expected
D guaranteed
31 What should students do to get more information?
A visit the tuition centre
B visit the centre’s website
C contact their friends
D contact the tuition teacher
32 The following statements are true about Star Tuition Centre except
A students study in small groups
B it is run by experienced teachers
C each student is assigned to one teacher
D the centre teaches all Form Three subjects

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Questions 33 - 40 are based on the following passage
If you happen to be driving along the East Coast between April and August, it would
be worth stopping at Dungun. A couple of nights there would give you an educational
experience, for this is the time giant turtles come to lay their eggs.
What is so remarkable about these creatures? For one thing, they are among the
world’s longest living creatures. Some of them are believed to be more than a thousand years
old. Another remarkable fact about them is that they come from as far as South America ,
and find their way to the East Coast time and again. Scientists believe that these turtles
manage to find the east Coast beaches without fail because they were born there a long time
ago. Instinct guides them back.
Today turtle – watching has become a popular pastime for many in the East Coast. It
has also become a big business in Dungun. For a ringgit or two, one can wait in a neat shelter
specially constructed for watching turtles.
The turtles start coming in the early hours of the morning. They dig large holes in the
sand and deposit about one hundred and fifty eggs each. While laying, the turtles do not seem
to care what happens around them. Visitors can even touch them but they are not the least
scared. After the eggs have been laid and the holes covered up, the turtles return to the sea,
only to reappear the following year.
Until recently, most of the turtle eggs were gathered for sale. Now, however, the
government is concerned over the future of these creatures, and has imposed controls on egg-
collecting. Each season, government workers themselves gather the eggs and hatch them
under safe conditions so that they are protected from the hungry birds, snakes and crabs.
33 Why does the writer say you should stop at Dungun between April and August?
A All the turtles come to Dungun.
B It is very breezy during this period.
C That is the only time when turtles can be seen.
D This is the period the turtles come to lay their eggs.
34 The word remarkable can BEST be replaced with
A unusual
B funny
C good
D rare

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35 Many scientists believe that the giant turtles lay their eggs only
A in daylight
B at its birthplace
C along the coastal areas
D where people gather
36 The phrase time and again means
A usually
B accurately
C repeatedly
D punctually
37 The turtles usually come ashore between
A 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
B 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.
C 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
D 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.
38 From the passage, we learn that turtles
A are afraid of people
B are harmless creatures
C feed on snakes and crabs
D cannot swim long distances
39 The government is concerned that if all the eggs are gathered for sale,
A birds, snakes and crabs will have no food.
B the turtles will lay their eggs somewhere else.
C there will be no turtles left in time to come.
D local people will not be able to earn a living.
40 When newly hatched, the young turtle is in danger of being
A drowned
B captured
C buried
D eaten

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KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT
JAWAPAN BI PMR 2013 TRIAL
1 B 21 A
2 D 22 D
3 C 23 B
4 D 24 A
5 C 25 C
6 A 26 B
7 B 27 D
8 A 28 A
9 B 29 A
10 B 30 D
11 C 31 B
12 A 32 C
13 B 33 D
14 D 34 A
15 A 35 B
16 A 36 C
17 D 37 B
18 B 38 B
19 C 39 C
20 B 40 D