SMJK AVE MARIA CONVENT, IPOH

MID YEAR EXAMINATION 20

ENGLISH PAPER 1
FORM 1
(1 HOUR 15 MINUTES)

Prepared by Pn Kumuthamalar A/P Shanmugam

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Part 1 (8 marks)
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.

Dear Eddie,

So sorry but I won’t be able to attend your housewarming party. My

grandparents are celebrating their 50th anniversary on the same day. My
family and I are travelling to Ipoh that morning.

Lydia

1. Lydia wrote the message to

A decline Eddie’s invitation.
B thank Eddie for his invitation.
C congratulate Eddie’s grandparents.

THE SPORTS STORE

Located at No. 62 Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur

Open daily from 10 a.m to 8 p.m.

Sneakers : 20% discount

2. The Sports Store is

A having a one-day sale.
B offering 30% discount for members only.
C giving discounts for sneakers and sports attire.

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 Buy one large bucket of fried chicken and get one large salad and mashed potatoes for free.

SPECIAL
1. every Wednesday and Friday from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. OFFER

3. To enjoy the special offer, you must

A order one large bucket of fried chicken on Wednesday at lunch time.
B buy a large salad and mashed potatoes during lunch time.
C place your order after 3 p.m. on Wednesday or Friday.

To : bill@mail.comX

From : sarvin@mail.comX

Subject: Charity Car Wash

Hello Bill,

I’d like to ask if you’d like to volunteer for the Charity Car Wash.
It’s on Sunday, 12 April. Please let me know by Friday, 3 April. There will be
meeting for the volunteers on Monday, 6 April.
4. The Charity Car Wash is
A on Friday, 3 April.
B on Monday , 6 April.
C on Sunday, 12 April.

Sheela

Hello Neela!

Please tell Mum and Dad that I’ll be home 4.30 p.m. I’m
going to the library after school with Deana to do some research for
our Science project.

5. After school, Sheela

A is going to meet Deana.
B will go to the library with Deana.
C has a study session at Deana’s house.

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 To : mrs_ jaslin@mymail.com

From : dr_limclinic@mymail.com

Subject: Your annual check-up reschedule

Dear Mrs Jaslin,

REMINDER
6. The email tells us that Mrs Jaslin
A called the doctor’s clinic to confirm her appointment.
B changed her original appointment to Tuesday.
C missed her first appointment with Dr Lim.

ADVENTURE CAMP

Skateboarding for beginners

Suitable for children aged 7-13 years old!

7. Adventure Camp is
A offering skateboards to the first 20 callers.
B announcing a new activity for children aged 7 to 13 years old.
C giving the first 20 children whose parents call in, two free lessons.

CARNIVALLAND

We are offering an attractive family package during the school holidays.

NOW : RM120

USUAL : RM150

8. The theme park, Carnival Land, is

A reopening for the school holidays.
B giving a RM30 discount when you book a package online.
C increasing the package price during the school holiday period.

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Part 2(8 marks)
Questions 9-16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
For each questions, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Making New Friends

Making new friends (0) on school can be challenging. But if you follow these simple
steps, you can make new friends easily. You (9) were more likely to have something in
common with people (10) whom share the same interests as you do. If you like reading,
(11)joining a book club. It will be easier to start a conversation on a topic you know the other
person (12) was interested in. You can also make new friends through your current friends. You
can (13) asking your current friends to invite their friends when you (14) meeting at the mall or
play an outdoor sport. Slowly. New friendships will be (15) forms. Attend social or sporting
events organised by your school. (16)Itare a great opportunity to meet and mingle with more
people from your school.

0 at

Example

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Part 3 (8 marks)
Questions 17-24
Read the itinerary below and answer questions 17-24.

Calling all Form 2Students!

BE A GOOD LEADER
Leadership Workshop For more information,
(Sponsored by Tiara College)
Join our leadership camp at a beach resort! contact Puan Leena Ramasamy on
It is a fun-filled learning experience! 03 - 337 2727
Only RM150 per participant
Closing date for registration: 6
November

DATE TIME PROGRAMME

8.00 a.m. Registration at Melur Beach Resort

9.00 a.m. Briefing on the camp by En. Baharum Yakub, Course
10.30 a.m. Ice-breaking session - 'Getting to Know You'
11.30 a.m. Time Management - Good Planning by Presenter Miss Linda
12.30 p.m. Group activity - 'How To Be A Good Leader'
20 1.30 p.m. Lunch break
2.30 p.m.
Organisational Skills - 'How To Be A Good Organiser' by
3.30 p.m. Group activity - Positive and Negative Traits of a Leader
4.30 p.m. Outdoor games - A New Challenge
5.30 p.m. Closing ceremony and awarding of certificates

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

Available for 17.

Sponsored by 18.

Price 19.

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 Location 20.

Closing date for 21.

registration

Contact person 22.

● 03-3372727

Presenters 23.

24.

Part 4 (10 marks)

Questions 25-34
Read the text and answer the questions below .
Sabah in Malaysian Borneo attracts tourists and backpackers for its rainforests,
wildlife, biodiversity and exotic cultural traditions. Here are our favourite things to do
in Sabah from hiking Malaysia’s tallest mountain and seeing the world’s smelliest
flower to standing on the northern point of Borneo Island.

Mount Kinabalu rises an impressive 4095 metres (13 435 feet). Featuring on
Sabah’s state flag and giving the name to the capital city, Kota Kinabalu, climbing the
mountain has and always will be one of the top things to do in Sabah. Hikers need to
join an organised tour and limited places for the tour usually sell out months in
advance, But the two-day climb up the sacred mountain and witnessing the sunrise at
the peak is an experience not to be missed.

In 1964, Sepilok became the first rehabilitation centre for young and orphaned
orangutans. Deforestations and logging destroy their habitats while others are hunted
for sport or to keep as a pet. Sadly, this leaves the young unable to fend for themselves
in the wild. Sepilok, located 25 kilometres west of Sandakan, helps train the orangutans
to survive on their own. Inside the centre, visitors can walk along a boardwalk to the
viewing platform. At 10:00 a.m. and 3: 00 p.m., rangers give the resident orangutans
bananas and milk.

Sabah’s rainforests form habitats for thousands of plants and animals over
millions of years. Anyone who wants to experience the eco-side of Borneo can spend a
night or two at Danum Valley, which is located in Eastern Sabah near Lahad Datu.

Bungalows, hostel beds and camping facilities provide a comfortable and affordable
place to sleep. Activities at the centre range from trekking through virgin rainforest
with expert guides to night safaris and canopy walks. Visitors also have a chance to
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learn more about conservation from resident scientists. Wild orangutans and pygmy
elephants are sometimes sighted nearby.

Located in the centre of Sabah, Maliau Basin is one of very few places on Earth
that remains completely free of human activity. The basin surrounds the Maliau River
in an almost self- contained forest and ecosystem. Parts of the vast reserve are still
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.

1. The majestic ________________________ is featured in Sabah’s state flag.

2. People who want to climb Mount Kinabalu need to book early since limited places for
the climbing tour usually_____________________.

3. Sepilok became the first rehabilitation centre for young and orphaned orangutans in
_______________.

4. Resident orangutans at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre are fed

with___________________.

5. The Danum Valley is located in _______________________.

6. There are bungalows, ________________ available at Danum Valley for those planning
to spend a night or two there.

7. Visitors to Danum Valley can go trekking through virgin rainforest with expert guides or
go for _____________________.

8. Being completely free of human activity, parts of the vast Maliau Basin remain
_________________.

Questions 33 and 34
Complete the table below with a word from the text. For each question, write your answer in
the space provided.
Meaning Word
33. hallowed
34. be determined

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 PART 5 (6 marks)
Questions 35-40

You are going to read an online article about the effect of water pollution on durians.
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, write the correct answer (A-H) below.

EFFECT OF WATER POLLUTION ON DURIANS

There are fewer durians in Kuantan today. This is due to the large amounts of bauxite mining
in the state. Previously, a durian tree in Kuantan could produce between 200 and 300 fruits.
35 Five years ago, even Singaporeans would contact the local farmers to order these
durians. 36

The farmers have complained over the years that toxins from the bauxite mining have
caused water pollution. 37 In 2016, the river turned red in colour. 38 This in turn
directly affects the number of fruits produced by those trees every year.

The farmers also complained that the roads have been damaged by water pollution.
39 Due to this, it is very difficult for vehicles to pass and there is a high chance that
many of the products will be damaged in the process.
The farmers are not against progress. 40 However, it should be done without
negatively affecting the environment.
(Adapted from https://cleanmalaysia. com/2017/09/21/durian-yields-kuantan-remain-
low-culprit-bauxite-mining/)

A They are always full of potholes.

B The cost of each durian used to be around RM70.
C In fact, they know that development helps to create more pay.
D These days, there are not enough durians to sell outside the state.
E There are more trees due to progress.
F As a result, this ruined the soil of nearby orchards.
G Even the river water is no longer clear.
H Now, each tree only produces around 100 fruits.