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SET 1 Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Dancing is an entertaining, relaxing and creative activity that interests all people around the world. It is a cheap type of entertainment that can be enjoyed at any point of ones lifetime. People can express themselves through dancing. A dance can be an art, ritual or recreation done to express emotions, moods or ideas. It can tell a story, serve religious, political, economic or social purposes or simply be an experience that is pleasurable, exciting or aesthetically valuable. Moreover, it is an easy way to road ahead for social contacts and grace as well as a thorough way for exercising, improving coordination, building self-confidence and encouraging good posture. Dancing engages bodily actions in different dynamics. Different cultures have different dances. The western-influenced dances vary from jive, break dance, salsa, mambo and rumba, while the easterninfluenced dances vary from Jaipong, whirlwind, gelek and Endong.

Write a summary on the benefits of dancing. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below. be in continuous writing (not note form). be written in one paragraph.

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: Dancing is a type of activity that is entertaining and ..

SET 2 Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. Recently, there has been a growing concern for people all around the world regarding Influenza A (H1N1). Mexico has been badly affected. There is also an increasing number of cases in The United States, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom, Israel and Spain. The pandemic is becoming more alarming. We understand that this disease has reached a stage where it is now human to human transmittable. We need to protect ourselves by washing our hands often and thoroughly, especially after coughing or sneezing. This disease varies from adult to child so the best way is to cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue and throw it away after you cough or sneeze. A person can be infected by a hand shake or touching contaminated surfaces such as doorknobs, lift buttons and furniture. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth if you are infected. You should quarantine yourself at home and contact the nearest clinic or hospital. If you are infected, try to limit or avoid close contact with others. The public needs to be more aware about the disease and understand its risks as well as consequences as more and more people have been infected. * pandemic existing of a disease ( Adapted from The Star, 2009) Write a summary on the ways to protect ourselves from Influenza A (H1N1) Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below. be in continuous writing (not note form). be written in one paragraph.

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: There are certain ways that can help us to protect .

SET 1 Point 1 2 3 Line 1 2 3 4 6-7 7-8 8 The benefits of dancing - relaxing activity - cheap type of entertainment that can be enjoyed ( an enjoyable and cheap form of entertainment) - people can express themselves - can express emotions, mood or ideas ( people can express their emotion) - an easy way to root ahead for social contact (an easy way for social contact) - way for exercising, improving coordination ( form of exercising and improving coordination) - encourages good posture

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SET 2 POINT 1 2 LINE 6 7-8 Ways to Protect Ourselves from Influenza A (H1N1) - washing our hands often and thoroughly ( often wash our hands thoroughly) - cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue and throw it away after you cough or sneeze (dispose away tissue after using it) - avoid touching your nose, eyes or mouth if you are infected - quarantine yourself at home and contact the nearest clinic or hospital ( stay quarantined and seek medical attention) - limit or avoid close contact with others ( avoid contact with others) - public needs to be more aware about the disease and understand its risks as well as consequences (public needs to be aware of the risks of the disease)

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