Form1 Test 3 English

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SMK TAMAN BUKIT INDAH

FORM 1 ENGLISH

FORMATIVE TEST 3 (2009)

Students Name : . Time Allowed : 1 hour

Class : . Full Marks : 100%

This question paper consists of50 questions. Answer all questions. Choose the best answer from the answers

marked A, B, C and D.

Part 1: Reading Comprehension

Read the letter below carefully and answer questions 1 6.

1. From the letter, we know that Saschool concert

A. will be held on the following wee

B. was held a month ago

C. was held that day

D. is not over

2. Tinas class presented aA. patriotic songB. classical balletC. comedy sketchD. short play on war

3. In the play, war started betweenA. two brothersB. two friendsC. two villagesD. two enemies


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4. The practices for the play were difficult to organize because

A. the play was long C. many people were late

B. the class was small D. many people took part

5. To learn the lines by heartis

A. to memorize the lines C. to read them

B. to think carefully D. to sing them

6. During the practices, the students learnt

A. new words C. to make friends

B. to cook D. to speak better

Questions 712 are based on the article below.

7. Vegetables are good for us because

A. they are easy to get C. they are green in colour

B. they are sold in markets D. they are good sources of vitamins

8. Vegetables should not be cooked for too long because

A. they will lose their taste C. they will lose their freshness

B. they will lose their nutrients D. they will lose their flavor


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9. All the following statements are true except

A. vegetables contain fats C. vegetables serve as feed for animals

B. vegetables are best eaten fresh D. vegetable oils are widely used in cooking

10. Fruits which are eaten as vegetables include tomatoes, cucumbers and

A. apples C. bananas

B. melons D. mangoes

11. Before vegetables are marketed, they have to go through a process of

A. washing, drying, waxing and packing

B. washing, waxing, cooking and grading

C. washing, trimming, waxing, grading and packing

D. washing, trimming, waxing, soaking and packing

12. Vegetables are waxed to improve their

A. size C. colour

B. prices D. appearance

Questions 13 15 are based on the following advertisement.13. The special occasion mentioned in this

advertisement refers to

A. Valentines DayB. Childrens DayC. Mothers DayD. Fathers Day

14. In order to show your father that you

love him, this advertisement suggests th

A. you take him for a showB. you buy him a special giftC. you take him out for lunchD. you buy him a non-alcoholic drink

15. The word sumptuous can best be replac

with

A. good and deliciousB. attractive and tastyC. expensive and goodD. pleasing and satisfying


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Part 2: Rational Cloze

Questions 16 31 : Choose the best answer from the options A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blanks.

16. A. them 19. A. out 22. A. but

B. her B. in B. and

C. me C. off C. then

D. us D. up D. though

17. A. jump 20. A. but 23. A. decorate

B. jumps B. while B. decorated

C. jumped C. when C. decorating

D. jumping D. although D. to decorate

18. A. has 21. A. orders

B. had B. ordered

C. have C. ordering

D. having D. order

One morning, I was reading in my room. Suddenly, my sister came and reminded .(16) that it

was our beloved grandmothers birthday. I quickly .(17) out of my bed. We were going to throw

grandmother a surprise party.

After making sure that our grandmother .(18) gone to the market, my sister quickly tidied

.(19) the rooms. Later she decorated the house, .(20) I got everything ready in the

dining room. Mother .(21) a big cake. My sister cooked some chicken curry .(22) had

bought some cookies which were my grandmothers favourite.

When grandmother returned home she looked very tired. But she was surprised and happy to see the

house fully .(23) with balloons. We wished her Happy Birthday. After giving her our presents,

we cut the cake. It was a happy day for my grandmother.


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24. A. as 27. A. careless 30. A. his

B. so B. reckless B. she

C. for C. pretty C. her

D. since D. slow D. him

25. A. enter 28. A. of 31. A. laugh

B. entered B. off B. laughed

C. enters C. in C. laughs

D. entering D. up D. laughing

26. A. many 29. A. by

B. little B. at

C. much C. on

D. least D. with

Susan and Mary went to the Royal Circus last Saturday. They were very excited .(24)

they entered the circus top. Many people from all walks of life came to watch the circus. Finally, the

ringmaster .(25) the ring and greeted the audience. After that, there were .(26)

fascinating acts.

Susan and Mary saw a .(27) girl standing on a horse as it ran around the ring. The girl

was indeed very confident that she would not fall .(28). Then there was another girl who

walked .(29) a tightrope holding an umbrella in .(30) hand. The clowns made

everyone .(31) with their funny acts.


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Part 3: Meaning In Context

Questions 32 40 : Read the conversation / passage below and choose the best meaning for the

phrases or expressions underlined.

32. drop out 33. look after 34. Call up

A. stay out A. take care of A. scream at the door

B. quit school B. take leave of B. shout out the name

C. drop a letter C. take concern of C. telephone the school

D. drop some things D. take the position of D. write to the school

35. caught his eye 36. within walking distance 37. try out

A. caught his attention A. can walk A. trying

B. caught him B. any distance B. order

C. caught in the eye C. walking there C. give me a piece

D. looked this way D. very near D. buy it

Mrs Lim : Did you hear about Kassim? He has been absent from school for quite some time.

Hassan : I hear that he is going to drop out (32) of school, teacher. He has to look after (33) his younger

brothers and sisters because his mother has to work to support the family.

Mrs Lim: What a pity. He is a hard-working boy. Anyway, ask him to call up (34) the school.

Hassan : Okay, Mrs Lim.

Karim was telling his neighbor, James that he was driving along the street when the new restaurant

caught his eye (35). He added it was within walking distance (36) from their place. The The food served is

spicy and delicious. Karim recommended him to try out (37) the spicy fish cake.


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38. passed away 39. taken aback 40. ran over

A. gone away A. bored A. pulled

B. set off B. excited B. crashed into

C. left C. shocked C. knocked over

D. died D. disappointed D. knocked and rolled over

Part 4: Literature (Poems)

Read the poems below and answer the questions that follow.

Questions 41 44 : Lifes Brief Candle

41. According to the poem, foolsare those whoA. work hard

B. think too much

C. forget about death

D. prepare themselves for death

42.The poor playerafter leaving the stageA. in troubleB. very sickC. quickly forgottenD. getting weak

43.The word fretscan best be replaced wA. spendsB. wastesC. waits forD. worries about

44.What is the theme of the poemLifes brief Candle

A. Life is not easyB. Life is like a shadowC. Life can be meaningfulD. Life is short and can end any time

Anna : Have you heard that Marys grandmother has just passed away (38)?

Diana : Yes, I have. I was really taken aback (39). She baked a lovely chocolate fudge cake for Marys

birthday just last week. She was there too. What happened to her?

Anna : Yesterday, while she was walking to the grocery shop, a van ran over (40) her.

Diana : Lets pay her family a visit.

Anna : Yes we must conve our condolences.


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Questions 45 47 : The Dead Crow

47.The poetA. is alert to the environmental problemsB. has been suffering from breathing problemsC. has been making desperate attempts to

survive

D. is totally disappointed with the currentsituation and puts no hope on any parties

45.The poet describes the land asA. poor

B. empty

C. hard

D. rich

46. It is likely that the poet is aA. grandfatherB. politicianC. sick manD. farmer


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Questions 4850 : The Lake Isle Of Innisfree

==== Questions Ended ===

Good Luck !

Prepared by: Checked by: Verified by:

(Ms. Lau Siaw Ching) (Mdm. Thajunisha) (Mdm. Teo Hwee Bien)

48.The veils of the morningrefers to theA. bird

B. mistC. water

D. midnight

49.Where do you think the poet is living nowA. In an urban areaB. In the rural areaC. In the suburbD. In Innisfree

50.The mood of the poem isA. desirousB. hopelessC. miserableD. sombre

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