SECTION A [10 Marks[

Read the passage below carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.

Visitors to Kuala Lumpur will not miss the most outstanding tower in the heart of the city, the Menara Kuala Lumpur. Standing atop Bukit Nanas, at the height of 42 metres, the Menara Kuala Lumpur is the tallest telecommunication tower in South East Asia and the fourth tallest tower in the world.

The tower was built as a telecommunication tower to improve the quality of telecommunication and broadcasting transmission. It was launched by Prime Minister Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on 1st October 1996 and has since become a new landmark for Kuala Lumpur, the "Garden City Of Lights'. It is the most popular and main attraction for both local and foreign tourists. Discover the beauty of the tower and its wide range of facilities: pedestrian mall, souvenir shops, mini theatre, amphitheatre, Muqarnas Doorway, observation platform, Revolving Restaurant Seri Angkasa and Bureau De Change that give comfort and convenience to visitors.

It is open daily from 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. on Monday to Friday and from 9.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Visitors are provided with ample parking as well as a shuttle service from the main gate.1. According to the passage, what is the main function of the Menara Kuala Lumpur? ________________________________________________________________

2. Where is the Menara Kuala Lumpur located? ________________________________________________________________

3. Which of the following is NOT a facility found at the Menara Kuala Lumpur? ___________________________________________________________

4. Kuala Lumpur is known as the 'Garden City of Lights' probably because.

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5. Why do you think it is useful to provide shuttle service at the main gate? ___________________________________________________________________ SECTION B [10 marks]B. Look at the pictures carefully. Then, answer the question that follows..

6. What suggestion did the monkey give?

A The black cat should eat the cake.

B The white cat should eat the cake.

C The cake should be shared between the two cats.

D The cake should be eaten by all of them.7. The expression 'the pieces will be even' means

A the pieces will be of smaller size

B the pieces will be of equal size

C the pieces will be of different sizes

D the pieces will be bigger

8. The word 'arguing' can best be replaced with

A shouting

B screaming

C talking

D quarrelling9. What do you think the monkey would do ? _____________________________________________________________________

10. The moral of the story is. ____________________________________________________________________

SECTION C [10 marks ]

Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

Noreen : (11) __________are you off to, Ariff? You seem to be in a hurry.

Ariff: I'm on my way to Mr. Yong's house (12) ______ a tuition class for English.The mid-term exam is just a month away.

Noreen : I don't believe in taking English tuition. The _________ (13) way to improve English is by reading a lot.

Ariff: That's where you are wrong, Noreen. We can improve (14) ______ English if we

do more exercises and past year questions.Noreen : You do not seem to see (15) __________ point, Ariff. If you read extensively, you will improve your grammar and vocabulary. Isn't this enough (15) you to score well in the English paper?

Ariff : You are too (16) __________ of yourself. Your (17) ________ English may be good but what about your written English?

Noreen : Well, if I have a wide range of vocabulary and understand the mechanics of grammar, I doubt if I'll face (18) ____________ problems. Ariff: Alright smart girl, tell me the meaning of 'rendezvous'.

Noreen : You don't have (19) _________ know the meaning of big bombastic words to score a distinction in English.

Ariff : Well didnt you come across this word (20) _________ one of your books?Noreen : Never mind, Ariff. Just do whatever makes you happy. I dont think you are going to

listen to me anyway. SECTION D (10 marks) Read the poem. Then answer the questions

1. Who is the persona in the poem?

_______________________________________2. List three things the persona wondering about.

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___________________________________________3. What does the poet really mean when she says that the trees take a rest?

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I WONDER

I wonder why the grass is green,

And why the wind is never seen?

Who taught the birds to build a nest,

And told the trees to take a rest?

O, when the moon is not quite round,

Where can the missing bit be found?

Who lights the stars, when they blow out,

And makes the lightning flash about?

Who paints the rainbow in the sky,

And hangs the fluffy clouds so high?

Why is it now, do you suppose,

That Dad wont tell me, if he knows?

Jeannie Kirby