SPM Mid-term Mock Test Paper 1

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C.

If you are interested to start producing music, here are some equipments you could start with:
– computer
– DAW
– audio interface
– microphones
– headphones
– studio monitors
– cables
– microphone stands
– pop filter
You can certainly use more equipments than these. Don’t forget to experiment with a variety of music genres.

1. Which of the following can most likely be included in this list of equipments ?

Dear Georgia,
I am glad to hear that you managed to secure an interview at the company of your choice. You will need to prepare yourself to ace this and get into the next phase.
I know you are eloquent in speaking but if you are too nervous, then that will not help. You might need some tips on what to do before an interview. Do check out some sites on the internet. Having an early night and take a deep breath before might help. Whatever you do, do not rush through and keep your answers brief. Add a bit of humour to lighten the mood. Good luck and all the best.

Faye

2. Which of the following statement is true?

Open a Book

Open a book
And you will find
People and places of every kind.
Open a book
And you can be
Anything you want to be.
Open a book
And you can share,
Wondrous words you find in there.
Open a book
And I will too,
You read to me
And I’ll read to you!

3. What is the poem mainly about?

Wash your hands often. It is essential to do so because your hands are used to handle most things in your daily life. Dirty hands are where bacterial microbes thrive on and can easily be transferred from one surface
to another.
Practise good hygiene and know how to wash your hands properly. Use soap and follow the right steps of washing your hands. Wipe your hands clean after a wash and change your hand towels often. Remember
that those towels carry germs as well since they are damp and used often. Change them daily and wash them in hot and soapy water.

4. Which of the following statements is true?

Food or eating, like many pursuits, is a voyage of discovery. We start as children before our taste buds have even developed and which in many cases are bombarded with sweetness. For many, this stays with us all our lives, while others are introduced to savoury tastes and this is the start of a great adventure.
We would not expect children to enjoy the tastes of chilies or olives; these sophisticated tastes must be acquired and so it starts with cooking.

5. From the text, it is suggested that our tastes in food

Madison : Hi, Ivan! Come over, I have something to show you.
Ivan : What is it, Madison? Oh, wow! You have a bird diary! Let me have a look.
Madison : Yes, I started keeping this ever since I was in primary school. It is a record of all the bird I used to have and those which have survived till today.
Ivan : That’s so cool! You have about 60 types in here. Where did you get those amazing pictures from?
Madison : Some are from the internet while others are of the real bird. See like this one? This is a real puffin bird. It was a beauty. You don’t get them easily here you know.

6. The bird diary

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7. From this flyer, we know that

BREAKFAST PANCAKE

– 2 eggs                                                      – 1/3 cup caster sugar

– 3/4 cup of milk                                     – butter

– 1 tbsp vanilla essence                          – maple syrup

– 2 cups self-raising flour

1. Whisk eggs, milk and vanilla together in a jug. Sift flour into a large bowl. Stir in sugar. Make a well in the centre. Add milk mixture. Whisk until just combined.

2. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Grease pan with butter or spray with cooking oil.

3. Using 1/4 cup mixture per pancake, cook 2 pancakes for 2 minutes or until bubbles appear on surface. Turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until cooked through.

4. Transfer to a plate. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining mixture, greasing pan with butter or cooking oil between batches.

5. Serve with maple syrup and extra butter.

8. From the recipe we can concur that this is

Read the text carefully in each questions. Choose the best answer A, B or C.

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1. Which statement below is true about this flyer?

Seasoning Ideas

• Add a few handfuls of fresh herbs to stir-fries, salads or even sandwiches.
• Turn a bland dish into a Middle Bastern hotpot with plenty of cumin, coriander and paprika.
• Experiment with unusual spices such as lemon, myrtle or peri-peri.
• Add a kick of chili to sauces, salad dressings and marinades

2. This extract is mainly about

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SUGGESTED USAGE
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3. This product is a supplement best used

My parents are kind and have taught me to respect time. They have always said that time is precious and once it is gone, you will never get it back. I was always taught to be punctual. Never was I ever late for school or for any other occasion.

I was always early or on time for anything. This habit became part of my character and it was a great help to me throughout my life. As the saying goes, time and tide waits for no man. That became my motto in life.

4. Which of the following meaning is true for the phrase time and tide waits for no man?

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5. Which of the following statements is true advertisement?

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-Sales clerk
-Store manager
-Supervisor
-Cashier

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Experienced candidates will be given priority.
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6. From this notice, we can assume that this is a

Dear Tasha Aunt,
I’m a 15-year-old girl and I’m having problems with my mother. She has been looking into my things – checking my mobile phone messages and reading my diary. She does this when I’m at school or out with my friends. I have tried talking to her, telling her I that have not done anything wrong but she is very suspicious of me. We are unhappy with each other and that is affecting me a lot. What should I do?

Prime suspect

7. From this letter, we know that

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8. Which of the following is true?

Refer to the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question, enter your answer A, B, C or D in the space provided.

Refer to the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question, enter your answer (A,B, C or D) in the space given.

You are going to read an extract from an article. For questions 19 to 26, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) and enter your answer (A, B, C or D) in the space provided.

A 20-strong group of female turtles came ashore at night, crawling up Chagar Hutang beach at Redang Island. They were watched by Aziz Mustaffa, a ranger together with several other conservationists. The turtles dug holes and laid thousands of eggs. They then swam back into the sea. On the same beach which is 350-metre (1,100-foot) and one of the busiest nesting sites in Malaysia, baby turtles were hatching and scurrying into the waters.

Aziz says that the turtles and eggs are Malaysia’s national treasure. He feels that he is their godparent and he wants to Protect them for future generations. It gives him joy to see the huge turtles returning here to nest. Aziz was a former turtle egg poacher. He used to collect turtle eggs from a beach in Terengganu and sell them. However Aziz now protects turtles’ nesting sites. It had been an uphill struggle to defend the endangered reptiles which swim ashore to Malaysia from the South China Sea to lay their eggs in the sand. There are several turtle species, such as the Green turtles, Hawksbills and Leatherbacks which come to nest on Malaysia’s coasts. This has attracted many tourists who enjoy watching the babies hatching and scurrying off into the sea. Unfortunately over the years their numbers have dwindled dramatically. This is due to worsening maritime pollution, coastal development and people grabbing their eggs, which are a popular delicacy in Malaysia.

Conservationists, however, have been making progress. They have been successful in persuading some people like Aziz to change their ways. Furthermore the state of Terengganu, which is a major nesting site, has announced it will ban the trade in eggs.

Apart from humans, the turtle eggs too are eaten by monitor lizards. Even if the turtle eggs are not eaten, many of the baby turtles that do make it to the waters are gobbled up by sharks, crabs and predatory fish. Aziz, who comes from a poor fishing family on the island, remembers his poaching days. He used to hide in the bushes by the beach and shortly after the eggs were laid, he would race out to grab them. Often there would be brawls with rival collectors. Aziz and his rivals would then either sell off the eggs to traders or eat the eggs. Since the villagers’ diet was limited, the eggs were a key source of protein. That however began to change as the villagers incomes increased and different types of food became available to them. As the numbers of tourists flocking to the island to see the creatures grew, Aziz started to realise that there were more benefits for the community in protecting turtle nests rather stealing the eggs from them. He realised that if these migratory species were protected, the villagers would be able sustain their livelihoods.

Aziz then began working for Universiti Malaysia Terengganu’s turtle research unit to protect the creatures. He earned about US$400 a month. Aziz currently works with two other rangers and a group of volunteers. They protect the eggs from poachers and predators like monitor lizards. According to Aziz the villagers on Redang Island now enjoy a stable income from tourism as a growing number of people want to watch the Green turtles lay eggs. Mohamad Uzair Rusli, a biologist who is working on saving the sea turtles at the university too agrees that giving residents a way to earn money from looking after the turtles was the best way to safeguard their future. He however warned that if the voracious appetite for the turtle eggs is not tackled, the creatures still face an uncertain future.

In Terengganu, licensed collectors are still allowed to operate and the sale of most turtle species’ eggs remains legal. However following continuous pressure from conservation groups, the state authorities have pledged to ban the trade in all turtle eggs by the end of 2020. At present, the state only prohibits the trade in eggs of Leatherback turtles. This was after their numbers fell dramatically. The trade of other turtle species eggs found in the state are still allowed. It will indeed be difficult to change a centuries-old tradition. Recently, it was discovered that eggs were being sold openly at a busy market in Terengganu’s state capital, Kuala Terengganu. Buyers pay the equivalent of USDS12 for 10 eggs. Nor Jannah, 32, a turtle egg trader said business was good and did not think that eating the eggs was a threat to turtles. She feels that it is impossible that turtles will become extinct as she had been eating and selling turtle eggs since she was 12 years old.

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You are going to read an extract from a story. For questions 19 to 26, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) and enter your answer (A, B, C or D) in the space given.

Yesterday afternoon, my mother took me up to London to see the dentist. He found one hole. It was in a back tooth and he filled it without hurting me too much. After that, we went to a cafe. I had a banana split and my mother had a cup of coffee. By the time we got up to leave, it was about six o’clock. When we came out of the cafe it had started to rain.

“We must get a taxi,” my mother said. We were wearing ordinary hats and coats, and it was raining quite hard. “Why don’t we go back into the cafe and wait for it to stop?” I said. I wanted
another of those banana splits. They were gorgeous. “It isn’t going to stop, my mother said. “We must go home.” We stood on the pavement in the rain, looking for a taxi. Lots of them came by but they all had passengers inside them. “I wish we had a car with a chauffeur,” my mother said.

Just then, a man came up to us. He was a small man and he was pretty old, probably seventy or more. He raised his hat politely and said to my mother, “Excuse me, I do hope you will excuse me……” He had a fine white moustache and bushy white eyebrows and a wrinkly pink face. He was sheltering under an umbrella which he held high over his head.

“Yes?” my mother said, very cool and distant. “I wonder if I could ask a small favour of you,” he said. “It is only a very small favour.” I saw my mother looking at him suspiciously. She is a suspicious person, my mother. She is especially suspicious of two things — strange men and boiled eggs. When she cuts the top off a boiled egg, she pokes around inside it with her spoon as though expecting to find a mouse or something. With strange men she has a golden rule which says, “The nicer the man seems to be, the more suspicious you must become.”

This little old man was particularly nice. He was polite. He was well-spoken. He was well-dressed. He was a real gentleman. The reason I knew he was a gentleman was because of his shoes. “You can always spot a gentleman by the shoes he wears,” was another of my mother’s favourite sayings. This man had beautiful brown shoes.

“The truth of the matter is,” the little man was saying, “I’ve got myself into a bit of a scrape. I need some help. Not much, I assure you. It’s almost nothing in fact, but I do need it. You see, madam, old people like me often become terribly forgetful.” My mother’s chin was up and she was staring down at him along the full length of her nose.

 It is a fearsome thing, this frosty-nosed stare of my mother’s. Most people go to pieces completely when she gives it to them. I once saw my own headmistress begin to stammer and simper like an idiot when my mother gave her a really foul frosty-noser.

But the little man on the pavement with the umbrella over his head didn’t bat an eyelid. He gave a gentle smile and said, “I beg you to believe, madam that I am not in the habit of stopping ladies in the street and telling them my troubles.” “I should hope not,” my mother said.

I felt quite embarrassed by my mother’s sharpness. I wanted to say to her, “Oh, Mummy, for heaven’s sake, he’s a very very old man, and he’s sweet and polite, and he’s in some sort of trouble, so don’t be so beastly to him.” But I didn’t say anything.

The little man shifted his umbrella from one hand to the other. “I’ve never forgotten it before,” he said. “You’ve never forgotten what?” my mother asked sternly. “My wallet,” he said. “I must have left it in my other jacket. Isn’t that the silliest thing to do?”

“Are you asking me to give you money?” my mother said. “Oh, good gracious me, not!” he cried. “Heaven forbid I should ever do that!”

“Then what are you asking?” my mother said. “Do hurry up. We’re getting soaked to the skin here.” “I know you are,” he said. “And that is why I’m offering you this umbrella of mine to protect you, and to keep forever, if…if only…”

“If only what?” my mother said. “If only you would give me in return a pound for my taxi-fare just to get me home.”

(Adapted from The Umbrella Man by Roald Dahl)

You are going to read a story about a group offriends going on an outing. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (27 to 32) . There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
Enter your answers in the space given.

You are going to read an article about the effects of social media platforms on teens. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (27 to 32). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. Enter your answer in the space given.

The Lee family is known for their musical talents. Each member of this family plays a different type of musical insmment. Read the texts below and answer the questions that follow.

THE MUSICAL LEE FAMILY

A   SANDRA LEE, 45 years old
Mrs Lee, as she is known to everyone, plays the piano very well. She started learning to play it at the tender age of 5. Mrs Lee has performed in concerts organised by clubs and charity galas. She is also a piano teacher who teaches at her own home. Mrs Lee loves to play the piano with her family whenever they get together.

B   TONY LEE, 47 years old
Mr Lee is of course the head of the Lee family. He is a well-known violinist in his circle. During his younger years, he studied music overseas and performed in orchestras. However, due to his ailing parents, he left that glamorous life behind and came home to be a dutiful son to them.

C   JACK LEE, 16 years old
He is the oldest son and is a genius on the drums. Jack has won many awards for his talent. He is always encouraged by his parents to be the best. They all enjoy having jam sessions together and it brings the family closer.

D   MAURICE LEE, 14 years old
Maurice and Maureen are twins who share the same love for music. Both play string instruments. He plays the classical guitar and has competed in competitions.

E   MAUREEN LEE, 14 years old
Maureen is training in a youth orchestra. She also accompanies her twin to his competitions just as he accompanies her to her performances. They are very supportive of each other.

F   AUDREY LEE, 12 years old
She is the baby of this musical family and has a huge talent to show. Audrey is a natural soprano singer. She is currently training under a master vocal coach for performances. Being so young and talented, Audrey is busy with school and her vocal lessons. She tries to juggle both and strives to have a normal life, just like the others.

We interviewed six ardent readers from Synergy Book Club. Each of thrm has something to say about their favourite books. Read the texts below and answer the questions that follow.

READERS’ TOP PICKS

A – Joyce – ALL AROUND THE TOWN by Mary Higgins Clark
I have always preferred detective novels and this author is one of the best in this category. The novel starts with Laurie Kenyon, a college student, who is accused of murdering her professor. She has no memory of the crime and seeks help from a psychiatrist. The story revealed by the psychiatrist about Laurie takes a twisted turn and will hold your attention till the end.

B – Alina – A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS by Khaled Hosseini
This award-winning bestseller by Khaled Hosseini really touched my heart. I cried while reading it as it was just so moving. Set in Kabul, Mariam befriends Laila. Their friendship knows no bounds and overcomes the most daunting obstacles in a beautiful and heroic way.

C – Bob – AND THEN THERE WERE NONE by Agatha Christie
This book, by the world-renowned Queen of Crime, is by far the best mystery I have ever read. I just had to stay up the whole night till I was done! The story is full of twists, as expected from Christie. Mysterious invitations, disappearing guests, an island amidst a thunderstorm, murders following a nursery rhyme all intricately woven to thrill the readers until the end.

D – Su Yin – PERCY JACKSON AND THE LIGHTNING THIEF by Rick Riordan
I wanted to read the book first before watching the movie adaptation. I was mesmerised by the novel as it offered so much. Adventure, myths, Greek gods, magic, legends and so much more. I
was totally captivated till the end.

E – Amy – WHITE FANG by Jack London
Being neither a dog nor a wolf, White fang faces trouble finding his place in the world. He learns to survive and defend himself. I love how White Fang is changed from a savage beast to a gentle,
wise animal by the kindness of one man. It really is an inspiring story.

F – Joey – HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD by J.K. Rowling
I have enjoyed all the books in the Harry Potter series and this is the last one. I spent two days reading it till the end. I am so happy to finally get closure about Harry and his family. This book is
magical, just like the others!