SET 1

READING
 Part 1
Questions 1 – 8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C.
For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet.

1.

 
According to the advertisement, candidates for the position of manager must have the following qualities
A good English
B an energetic leader
C a customer personality

2.

The sign tells us to

A be grateful C be sympathetic
B be generous
3.

From the notice above, we know that the zoo

A charges a fee for the animal shows 
B gives a 50% discount to senior citizens
C has animal shows every Saturday and Sunday

4.

From the picture above, we know that the man is

A trying to purchase a black pot
B behaving like a good model citizen
C doing the opposite of what he is advising the teenager to do

5.

Kevin Cheng’s main mission in Malaysia was to

A be a ‘father for a day’
B promote the anti-drug message
C entertain the orphans at the Anti-Drug Concert
6.

From the message, we know that Siew Mei

A is the class project leader
B will be attending a club meeting
C has to borrow a novel from Elisa

7.

From the comic strip above, the phrase A penny saved is a penny earned suggests that Norm
A likes to eat crocodile eggs
B is trying to wake up the crocodile
C is saving money by stealing the crocodile’s eggs

8.

The word radiant in the label means

A glowing C bright
B shiny
Part 2
Questions 9 - 16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Dr Balloon
Balloons come in (0) vary sizes and are ideal for every occasion. People loves
balloons because they make fun party accessories. If balloons are fun, so is learning
science.Dr Balloons Science Adventure (9) teach children to explore the joys of science
through balloons. Get ready to be (10) whisking away into a secret balloon lab. The audience
goes through an (11) interact journey into the science of physics. (12) Than, they go on an
exploratory journey through the inner workings of atoms and molecules. These are (13) doing
through Qualatex balloons made specifically for twisting. In addition, (14) where are some
awesome hair-raising moments, twists and turns. (15) An audience is left hankering for more
thrills. Combine that (16) and her love for science, Dr Balloon makes the hour-long adventure
unforgettable. It is good family fun for children and their parents.

[8 marks]
Example:

0 various
Part 3
Read the text below and answer questions 17 to 24.
Questions 17 - 24
Complete the following table.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

No
Descriptions Title of Novel
.

17 Menon loves reading investigative stories that

are intriguing and suspenseful. _________________________________________

18 Adnan has a brother who is disabled. He would

like to be able to understand him better. _________________________________________

19 Robin Chang is a young adult who prefers books

that deal with issues faced by youths. _________________________________________

20 Shanti Roberts likes to read true life accounts.

_________________________________________

21 Mrs Ng likes to read touching stories that deal

with family. _________________________________________

22 James likes to read fantasy stories to his

daughters for bedtime. _________________________________________

23 The publisher that publishes Margaret Robbins’

masterpiece. _________________________________________

24 The publisher that publishes the novel for

identity-searching teenagers. _________________________________________

[8 marks]
Part 4
Read the text and answer questions 25 to 34.

Good morning students of SMK Sungai Seri Limau. Examinations are important and as
such, you have to be well-prepared to perform your best. As the examination period is
approaching, some of you may have butterflies in your stomach. But don’t worry. Today, I would
like to share some tips on how you can perform well in your examination.
Firstly, it is a bad habit to stay up late to catch up on your revision. Another one is to
revise at the eleventh hour. These bad habits should not be encouraged. Always revise
consistently, especially after the lesson is taught. Don’t be afraid to ask questions in class,
especially on topics or concepts that you have difficulty understanding. Talk to your teachers as
they can provide you the necessary guidance.
Besides, you can form a study group. Studying in a group enables you and your friends to
share ideas and opinions. This can be a valuable source of information, especially in areas you are
weak in.
During an examination, listen to the instructions given by the invigilator. He will tell you
the time allocated to answer the questions and ask you to check the printed pages of the paper.
Use the time given to you wisely. If you are unable to answer a difficult question, do not
waste time on it. You can come back to it later. Move on to do the easier ones first. Once you
have finished, do not leave the hall. Read what you have answered and check your work. There
may be some errors which can be corrected.
Don’t forget to bring along your identity card with you on the day of the examination. You
will need it to enter the examination hall. Finally, always arrive early at least half an hour before
the paper starts. Never arrive just on time or late for the examination.
These are some of the tips you can follow to prepare yourselves for an examination.
Remember our performance in an examination depends on our efforts to prepare for it. Thank you
and good luck.
Questions 25 - 32
Answer the questions below.
Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

25. The bad habit that we should avoid when revising is______________________________.
[1 mark]

26. Talking to teachers can help us to______________________________________. [1 mark]

27. Why is a study group a valuable source of information?

____________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

28. It is necessary to bring our identity card to the examination hall

because__________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

29. List two things that invigilators do before an examination starts.

____________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

30. If we are unable to answer a question during the examination, we

should____________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

31. After we have finished answering the questions, we

should_______________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

32. By listening to the invigilator’s instructions, we

can_______________________________________________________________[1 mark]
Questions 33 and 34
Complete the table below with a word from the text.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Meaning Word

33. extremely important [1 mark]

34. coming near [1 mark]

[10 marks]
Part 5
Questions 35 - 40
You are going to read a newspaper article about sports.
Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A - H) to fit
each gap (35 - 40). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
For each question, mark the correct answer (A - H) on your answer sheet.

Water Pollution
Water pollution happens in the ocean, seas and rivers. Surprisingly, a large part of this
pollution may be traced to our own homes. 35.

Much of the pollution that may be traced to homes is because many people use the toilet
bowls and the wash basins as garbage dumps. 36. There isn’t enough awareness about
how hazardous this can be.

37. . Unbelievably, shampoos, soaps, toothpaste and artificial fragrances have

serious effects on rivers, seas and oceans. The special chemicals that make these products more
attractive to the consumers end up returning to us in the form of polluted drinking water.
However, it is almost impossible
38. to remove all the synthetic chemicals that have come from man-
made products.

39. . These can reduce our personal contribution to pollution. 40.

We must never use products simply because they make us look richer or more stylish.
A Drinking water is made bacteria-free.
B Water pollution affects wildlife and their habitat.
C Consumer products are very dangerous
D They pour chemicals and medicines into these places.
E We need to practise self-discipline and awareness creation.
F We should constantly remind ourselves to use products that we absolutely
need.
G She thought it was a great idea, but she was wrong.
H It took a long time to recover.

[6 marks]
 SET 2

READING
Part 1
Questions 1 – 8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C.
For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet.

An Evening with Mozart, Kudat

Entertainment – Lucky Draw – High Tea
Saturday / 3pm – 7pm / 28 July 2018

Lavender Banquet Hall,

Jalan Bunga Raya, 89058 Kudat

Mr. Ong Kim Swee 012 – 67202340

Ms. Sharon Paul 013-45498218

1. Which of these statements about the advertisement is true?

A Dinner is served at the function.
B The event is held during the weekend.
C The organisers are Mr Ong Kim Swee and Ms Sharon Paul.

Jesse Owens was a well-known athlete. He shot

to stardom during the 1936 Summer Olympics in
Germany where he won four gold medals.

(Johor 2, 2017)

2. From the extract above, the word stardom can be best replaced with
A fame
B fortune
C triumph

3.

Kimchi, the reddish fermented cabbage is served at every

meal. It has kept obesity at bay in Korea as it is high in fibre
and low in fat. It is also loaded with vitamins S, B, and C but
its biggest benefit may be in its “healthy bacteria” called lacto
bacilli, found in fermented foods like kimchi and yogurt. These
good bacteria help with digestion. Some studies show
fermented cabbage has compound that may prevent the
growth of cancer.
(Terengganu, 2017)

From the statement above, we can conclude that kimchi

A disrupts digestion
B produces bacteria
C promotes weight-loss
4. Which of the following signs is used to indicate an emergency exit?

A C

(Kelantan, 2017)

Questions 5 and 6 are based on the newspaper report below.

Kuala Lumpur, Wed. – The haze problem is getting

worse, nowadays. In fact, the situation has reached
the critical level in some of the states. Hence, the
Ministry of Health is considering making it mandatory
for the public to confine indoors.

5. In the excerpt above, “haze” is an environmental problem which is related to

A air pollution.
B land pollution.
C water pollution.

6. Based on the article above, the public is advised to

A stay at home.
B lock the house.
C close and seal the doors.
 INTO THE WILD
Bursting from deep within Borneo’s jungle, eight playful orang utans swing from vines,
delighting tourists watching from a Semenggoh Nature Reserve boardwalk in Sarawak,
East Malaysia.
The orang utans, lured to bamboo platforms by juicy mangoes, are slowly weaning
themselves off provided food to fend for themselves. Semenggoh Wildlife is a
rehabilitation facility in the park, where orphaned, injured or former pets are
reintroduced to the wild.

(Negeri Sembilan, 2017)

7. “ Bursting from deep within Borneo’s jungle, eight playful orang utans swing
from vines, delighting tourists watching from a Semenggoh Nature Reserve
boardwalk in Sarawak, East Malaysia.”
The writer uses this sentence to show
A the eco diversity in Borneo’s jungle.
B the tourists are enjoying themselves.
C the orang utans are the main attraction.

8. “A rehabilitation facility in the park, where orphaned, injured or former pets

are reintroduced to the wild.

This description in the brochure would appeal most to the

A tourists
B poachers
C animal lovers
Part 2
Questions 9 - 16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Students in residential or boarding school have (0)much time for their studies. This is
(9)so that they do not need to do housework. Meals are prepared for them regularly and
there (10)were workers to keep the whole place clean. The students can (11)safe time in
other ways too. Students who live in (12)a hostels near the school do not need to wake up
at the crack of dawn to (13)made it to class on time. Besides, they can also make full use of
the (14)schools facilities. They can go to the library at (15)some time, either in the afternoon
or at night. They can borrow more books as they have more opportunity to check out books
and return them. Live away from their families also means that students have more time to
(16)themself. They can be more focused in their studies and therefore do better in exams
and other forms of assessments in school.

[8 marks]
Example:

1 more
Part 3
Read the text below and answer questions 17 to 24.

- the best “smaller” smartphones

- shares similar specs to the iPhone 6S iPhone SE
- has an excellent battery life
- 16GB of storage for RM2,066
- Apple offers a parental control system, known simply as “Restrictions”, which
works
by restricting controls for apps, internet browsing, camera, Siri voice interaction,
microphone, movies, TV shows and more.
- You can limit, therefore, what content your child can access. Within the App Store,
there is an age-based restriction that can be put in place for app and game downloads

- great way for teens to step up from a basic phone

- Fun and friendly, a good alternative to the iPhone.
- RM3,268 for the 5-inch 32GB base model.
- comes with a fingerprint security to ensure nobody but you and your child can
access
private information
- Clever battery management, so your child is unlikely to claim the battery ran out
when
you want to contact them.
- Google also provides plenty of parental controls to prevent any unsuitable
applications
being accessed, 24/7 tech support, connecting to a safe and vetted Google
expert.

Google Pixel
- best example of a device that offers a wide range of features
- from calls and texts to apps, gaming and fast 4G connectivity
- without breaking the bank. Moto Z
- prices start at RM2,717
- because this is an Android phone, there are some very easy settings you can
select
to enable your children restricted to apps and games you want them to play.
- You can lock down the Google Play Store app or even limit access to specific
apps
themselves.
- It comes with the latest version of Android.

- budget phone with the Windows 10 experience

- An alternative to Android and Apple’s iOS software, yet still
provides apps, games and internet connectivity.
- The Lumia 550 is a cheap option, with the Cortana voice assistant built in so your
child can ask it questions that may help with homework.
- It costs around RM544.
- The phone also access to Microsoft’s My Family parental control system, which
can help you manage which apps your child is able to download and use.

Microsoft Lumia 550

 - It comes with a fingerprint scanner which will help you to feel at ease in terms
of knowing your child’s data is safe from prying eyes.
- The OnePlus 3 is priced at RM1,791
- It is an Android handset but some interesting features.
For example, your child can launch the camera by drawing an “O”
on the screen in standby, or draw a “V” to switch on the torch/flashlight.
- It also has the same level of parental control as other Android phones.

OnePlus 3

Questions 17 - 24
Complete the following table.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

No
Descriptions Phone Model
.

17
User can launch the camera by drawing an
“O”
_________________________________________

18
Featured with Cortana built-in voice assistant
_________________________________________

19
It comes with the latest version of Android.
_________________________________________

20 It provides plenty of parental controls

_________________________________________

21
The best “smaller” smartphones
_________________________________________

22 Great way for teens to step up from a basic

phone _________________________________________

23 Comes with “Restriction” Parental Control

System _________________________________________
 24
Featured with Siri Voice interaction
_________________________________________

[8 marks]

Part 4
Read the text and answer questions 25 to 34.

Taman Negara
Malaysia Top Nature Destination

Let’s explore the truly tropical life in Taman Negara! The 130 million years old virgin rainforest is
waiting to share her pride heritage. Taman Negara is the largest national park in Malaysia. It straddles
across three states in Peninsular Malaysia, namely Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan. Sprawling across
4,343 square kilometres, Taman Negara is renowned for its absolutely pristine habitats and full spectrum of
native animals, including critically endangered Sumatran rhinoceroses and Malayan tigers.

Taman Negara is the perfect place to explore if you love nature and outdoor activities. There are 4
pick-up points to start the tour – Kuala Lumpur, Jerantut, Kuala Tahan and Sg. Relau. You can experience
walking on the world’s longest canopy walkway - 530 m long and 40 m above the ground level. This is a
must do activity in Taman Negara and certainly one of the most memorable memories for you to bring
home. You can never forget the magnificent panoramic view of flora and fauna along the walkway. You can
also enjoy visiting the aborigine village, trekking under rainforest canopy, climbing the highest mountain in
Peninsular Malaysia, caving, fishing, camping, observing wildlife, and many more. 

Discover, enjoy and release your stress here! Deep within the heart of Taman Negara lies this quiet
retreat, surrounded by nothing but nature and the sense of impending adventure. As the saying goes:

TAKE NOTHING BUT PHOTOGRAPH

LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS

Questions 25 - 32
Answer the questions below.
Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.
28. Taman Negara straddles across three states namely________________________. [1 mark]

29. Taman Negara is well-known for its____________________________________. [1 mark]

30. What are the two endangered species in Taman Negara?

____________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

28. One must visit Taman Negara because

__________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

30. List four Taman Negara starting points

____________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

30. If one decided to go to Taman Negara, he or she will never forget the experience of
_________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

31. We can also visit the village of the

_______________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

33. By “Take nothing but photograph, Leave nothing but footprint” , it can make the
environment________________________________________________________[1 mark]

Questions 33 and 34
Complete the table below with a word from the text.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Meaning Word

33. calm and soothing [1 mark]

34. local [1 mark]

[10 marks]

Part 5
Questions 35 - 40
You are going to read a newspaper article about sports.
Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A - H) to fit
each gap (35 - 40). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
For each question, mark the correct answer (A - H) on your answer sheet.

Once upon a time, there was an affluent couple planning to throw a lavish party at their big
mansion. In the morning, they went shopping at the market where everything was of high cost and
fixed price.  They wanted to maintain their level of standard so both didn’t mind paying for it.  After
purchasing all they needed, they called a porter to carry everything and drop it at their home.  The
porter who came was of an old age, frail and looked as if he was not even able to meet his daily
needs.
They asked the old porter about the charges for delivering their goods at their home.  He
quoted just a $20, a well below the market rate for delivering goods at couple’s home in his cart.  
The poor porter was struggling to make even one time’s meal so he needed
35.

anything he could earn.

The couple happily paid the old porter $15 in advance and left after giving him their
address for delivery.   36. The wife started to be mad at her husband, “I always tell you to
not to trust such person still, you never listen to me!  Such person who is not even able to earn to
feed himself for 1 time in a day, you just handed him everything. I am sure instead of delivering at
our home; he must have disappeared with everything.  We must immediately go back to the
market to inquire and then to the police station to file the complaint against him”.
  37. On their way near the market, they saw another porter.  They stopped the
young boy to inquire about the old porter and noticed that he was carrying their stuff in his cart!
The angry wife asked him, “Where is that old thief?  This is our stuff and he supposed to deliver it.
It seems you poor thieves are stealing our stuff and going to sell it”.
The young porter patiently replied, “ 38.  That poor old man was sick since last month.
He was on39.
the way to deliver your stuff, but he who was famished and sick, could not gather the
strength to go any further in this heat of the noon”.  He fell down and while handing me $15, his
last words were, “I had taken an advance for this delivery, and you take this and please deliver to
this address”.
“Madam, He was hungry, he was poor, but he was an honest man. I was just on the way to
complete old man’s last delivery at your home”, the young porter said. 40. The wife felt
so ashamed and had no courage to see up in her husband’s eyes.
I He wasn’t able to earn enough to even have a single meal of the day.
J I could never forget those scary experiences.
K Yet, the couple argued and bargained with the old porter and finally settled for $15
L Upon hearing this, the husband had tears in his eyes.
M We need to practise self-discipline and awareness creation.
N They both hurriedly walked towards the market.

O Madam, Please calm down.

P They reached their home but the old porter still had not delivered their stuff. .

[6 marks]
 SET 3

READING
Part 1
Questions 1 – 8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C.
For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet.
Section A
[15 marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]

Question 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose
the best answer.

Volcano eruption in Iceland

disrupts air travel in Europe

1. From the headline above, we know that flights in Europe have been

A. disordered
B. suspended
C. interrupted

Raya Hotel

CLERK
Requirement:
SPM with 3 credits
Good communication skills
Fluency in English
2 years working experience in a reputable hotel

If you are interested, please send your resume to [email protected] or contact

Encik Ramli at 012-1234567

Section A
2. Which of the following qualification is not essential for the position advertised?

A. Proficient in English and Malay languages

B. Working experience in the relevant area
C. Possess good communication skills
 Lee lived alone. He looked older than fifty years; his skin was sun-
baked and blemished, his forehead covered with deep lines. He has
few teeth which were rarely seen as he had few reasons to smile. His
only companion was his cat, smiley whom he loved. Smiley offered
unquestioning love, loyalty and affection.

3. Based on the extract above, we can conclude that Mr Lee

A. has no family
B. is a very lonely man
C. does not like to smile because he has no teeth

4.From the dialogue above, the phrase at logger heads means that Sam and his brother
are
A. always banging their heads
B. always exchanging ideas
C. always arguing with each other
 HOW WASTE PAPER IS RECYCLE

5. From the flow chart above, which of the following statement is true?

A. Wastepaper is mixed in the pulper with chemicals.

B. Wastepaper is cooked in the pulper with oil
C. Pulp is screened in the Pulper Making Machine.

Dear Aunt Mary,

I really wish you were here with me. My housing area has been hit by
floods. Flood waters have breached waist level. Our kitchen and ground floor
bathroom have been affected. We have been told to prepare for evacuation and
deployed volunteers would be assisting us. It is very tough as our ailing mum is
not able to walk and we can’t use the wheelchair too!
Kerry Ann

6. The writer wishes to express her

A. plight
B. condition
C. circumstance

7. From the letter, we know that the writer has to

A. volunteer to help her neighbours.
B. get ready to leave her house and belonging.
C. clear all the water in the kitchen and bathroom.
8. The message in the sign suggests that
A. life should be filled with simple pleasures.
B. we must put a stop to having a good things in life.
C. life will be meaningful when we have the best things.
Part 2
Questions 9 - 16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

A tiny mouse was born between two bags of corn (0) kernel in a cargo ship’s hold. Her
mother had been chased away and had disappeared out of view. (1)Frighten, the baby
mouse snuggled between the bags and waited. The waves rocked the vessel (2)gentle and
she soon fell asleep. A loud horn startled her out of her dreams. The ship stopped, and
many (3)voice were heard, along with footsteps going back and forth. (4)A mouse stood still,
her heart pounding like a drum roll, (5)with someone lifted up one of the bags and yelled,
"Marcos, hand me the broom. I found (6)other mouse!" As he turned to look at the mouse
again, she had disappeared. She was already making her way out of the boat, (7)scurry
between people's legs, down the ramp and onto the dock. (8)Anyone stepped on her tail, but
she managed to escape. The baby mouse(9) stop running and looked around. The mouse
could see the ship from far away. She watched (10)if sailors, appearing to be the size of corn
kernels, went up and down the ramp, carrying wooden cases and other supplies. The baby
mouse realized how hungry she was. She was lucky enough to find a plump, juicy berry to fill
up her minuscule stomach. She lingered a bit longer to watch the sunset, reflecting on the
sea in a million colours, and then yawned. Using a piece of sea sponge as a pillow, the little
mouse snuggled in an empty seashell and drifted off to sleep. That was the beginning of her
new life as a sea mouse
[8 marks]
Example:

0 kernels
Part 3
Read the text below and answer questions 17 to 24.

Joanne Kathleen Rowling, author of the best-selling Harry Potter series of books, was born
in 1965, near Bristol , England. Her birthday, July 31, is the same as her famous hero, Harry Potter.
Joanne did well in school. Her favourite subjects were English and foreign languages and
she studied French at university. She graduated in 1986 and over the next few years had a variety
of jobs.
She started writing the first Harry Potter book in 1990. the idea for Harry, a lonely 11-year-
old orphan who is actually a wizard, came to Rowling while she was travelling by train between
Manchester and London. Although, she left England for a short time after that to teach English in
Portugal, she continued to write Harry Potter.

She returned to Britain in 1993, and settled in Scotland. After a brief marriage in Prtugal,
she found herself divorced and a single mother, with a baby girl named, Jessica. It was a difficult
time - she had no job and was deeply depressed. However, she managed to complete her first book,
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 1995. the book was rejected by twelve publishing
houses before Bloomsbury decided to publish it. It was published in 1997, and soon it won the
Nestle Smarties Book Prize.
Her first three books won the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and her sixth book, Harry potter
and the Half-Blood Prince sold nine million copies in its 24 hours of release. It received the Book
of the Year prize at the British Book Awards. Her books have also won the distinguished
‘Children’s Book of the Year’ award.
J.K.Rowling has been writing the Harry Potter books for nearly 20 years. She writes in
longhand, and each book takes up to one year to complete. At present, she has completed a series
of seven Harry Potter books. The final book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
was released on 21 July 2007 and it broke the previous book’s record - 11 million copies were sold
on the first day of release in the United Kingdom and United States.
Harry Potter is now a global brand worth an estimated USD 15 billion. The last four Harry
Potter books have set records as the fast-selling books in history. The series has been translated into
65 languages.
Questions 17 - 24
Complete the following table.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

No
Descriptions True/False
.

17
JK Rowling studied French.
_________________________________________

18
JK Rowling graduated at the age of 25.
_________________________________________

19 JK Rowling went to Portugal to write Harry

Potter _________________________________________

JK Rowling settled down in Scotland at the age

20
of 31. _________________________________________

21
JK Rowling was depressed for having Jessica.
_________________________________________

22 The 13th publisher decided to publish JK

Rowling’s book. _________________________________________

23
There are seven Harry Potter books.
_________________________________________

24 65 people translated his books into their own

languages. _________________________________________

[8 marks]
Part 4
Read the text and answer questions 25 to 34.

It was 7:15 a.m. on June 1, 2016, and Gary Messina, now 58, was on his morning run along New
York City’s East River. Suddenly something caught his eye—a large 60-year-old man balancing
on the four-foot-high railing that guarded the path from the water. As Messina, a New York City
Police Department captain (now a deputy inspector), got closer to the scene, the man took a step
forward and plunged into the dark, choppy river below.

When Messina reached the railing, the man was bobbing in the water, clearly unable to
swim. If he had intended to kill himself that morning, he had now changed his mind. He screamed
frantically for help as the current pulled him away from the seawall. Other joggers also heard the
man’s pleas. David Blauzvern, now 25, and John Green, now 31, dropped their phones and keys
on land, along with Green’s sneakers, and jumped in. “People had called the police, but it was
unclear when they’d get there,” said Green, an insurance agent. “We just reacted.” Messina joined
them in the river.

Just as the jumper was losing strength, Blauzvern, a banker, grabbed hold of him. The pair
was about 30 yards from the seawall when Messina and Green caught up to them. They stabilized
the man, with Blauzvern supporting his back and Messina and Green holding him up from either
side. He was unresponsive but not unconscious and no longer thrashing about.

As the men made their way towards the concrete seawall that stretched for blocks in each
direction, Blauzvern had an awful realization. With the water flowing a good eight feet below the
lip of the wall and no ladder or dock in sight, there was no way out of the river.

By now, a crowd had gathered on land. “A rescue boat is on its way,” someone yelled to
them. Treading water was getting tougher by the minute. The jumper, who was 184 centimetres
and weighed around 118 kilogrammes, was deadweight in his rescuers’ arms, which meant they
could use only their legs to manoeuvre themselves. After ten minutes, they managed to get to the
river edge. Green tried wedging a hand and a foot into a tiny crack in the wall, cutting himself in
the process. But he couldn’t hold on for long. Fighting the current and holding the man above the
water quickly became exhausting, so they gave in to drifting while staying as close to the wall as
they could. “I’ve never been so out of breath,” said Blauzvern.

Fifteen minutes after the men had jumped into the river, the two-man rescue boat appeared.
But because it couldn’t risk getting too close to the seawall, the men had to swim out to it. As they
approached the boat, they encountered a new threat. The undertow created by the current was
sucking them under the boat.

Blauzvern rememberd being pulled down just as someone in the boat grabbed onto the man,
allowing Blauzvern to let go.

“I was completely out of energy at this point,” he said.

Somehow, he grasped a pole attached to the boat deck and hauled himself aboard. The men
in the water pushed the jumper while the men in the boat pulled him up and, finally, to safety.
Messina and Green then got themselves aboard and within ten minutes, the group was back on
land.

The man they had saved was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Details on his condition had
not been released. As for the rescuers, each of them was at work by 10:30 a.m.

“I was a bit late,” admitted Blauzvern, smiling. “But I had a good excuse.”
 Adapted from ‘Reader’s Digest’

Questions 25 - 32
Answer the questions below.
Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

31. ______________________________ got closer to the scene. [1 mark]

32. A 60-year-old man was ______________________________________. [1 mark]

33. Who saved the old man from drowning?

____________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

28. Blauzvern was so out of breath

because__________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

31. List two things that stopped the men from getting on land.
____________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

30. If the two-man rescue boat didn’t show up, the men
should____________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

31. After the men have saved the jumper, they

_______________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

34. “I was a bit late. But I had a good excuse.” means

_______________________________________________________________[1 mark]

Questions 33 and 34
Complete the table below with a word from the text.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Meaning Word

33. A group of people [1 mark]

34. Balanced [1 mark]

[10 marks]

Part 5
Questions 35 - 40
You are going to read a newspaper article about sports.
Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A - H) to fit
each gap (35 - 40). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
For each question, mark the correct answer (A - H) on your answer sheet.

According to a new report by the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK, Instagram is stated as
one of the most detrimental social networking app for young people’s mental health.

The report states that Instagram draws young women to compare themselves against
unrealistic, largely edited versions of reality.
35.
36.
. This is due to the fact that other people add filters and edit her pictures in order
for her to look ‘perfect’. In order to tackle this problem the report has called for social media
platforms to take action. This is to help combat young rookies the feelings of inadequacy and
anxiety by placing a warning on images that have been digitally manipulated.

37.
. it is better to let young people get along with the fact that technology has
an impact towards everything in editing. When images have been altered, the users do not take
the images on face value as real.
38.
. Young people should be equipped with the tools and the knowledge to be able to navigate social
media platforms in a positive way.
39.

In conclusion, although Instagram may have negative impact on young users, when they were
informed that an image has been altered, they may not feel so bad about themselves.

40. .Instagram is now available for free on IOS and Android devices.
( Adapted from www.bbc.com )
Q Filtering the images with special layers of skin tones are common
R I can never forget those scary experiences.
S A teenage girl feels as if her body is not good enough
T The act of banning Photoshop or filters is not effective
U We need to practise self-discipline and awareness creation.
V Furthermore, it should promote good mental health.
W At first, they find it difficult to understand.
X Additional features have been updated.

[6 marks]