To an underprivileged child

APPEAL
Christmas 2009

Give-A-Teddy Appeal charity project hopes to put smiles on the faces of children.

1. The poster above teaches us to be ____.

A gentle.
B charitable.
C hospitable.
D considerate.

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As Timeless Readers’ Circle member, you get to enjoy RM 3 off
and 20% discount on your first purchase with us. Kindly present
this voucher at any Timeless bookstores in Malaysia to enjoy the
privileges.

Welcome Voucher

2. What is the advantage of being a Timeless Readers’ Circle member?

One can enjoy RM3 off

A with any purchase.

B and 20% discount after first purchase.
C and 20% discount upon first purchase.
D with purchase done before 01 July 2009.
3. In the cartoon strip above, the lady finds her son’s behaviour
A cool.
B intelligent.
C emotional.
D unacceptable.

4. Study the sign below and answer the following question.

No Swimming on Weekdays

The sign probably tells us that we can swim here on ____.

A Tuesdays.
B Saturdays.
C Thursdays.
D Wednesdays.

5. How would the readers feel after reading this news?

A Happy
B Confuse
C Comfortable
D Compassionate
 Results of a survey in S.M.K.ASSUNTA

Qualities of a Leader
Very Important Not Important
Honesty 100% 0%
Capability 90% 10%
Experience 40% 60%
Caring Spirit 100% 0%
Appearance 10% 90%
Family Background 10% 90%
Wealthy Background 10% 90%
Age 9% 91%

6. According to the above survey, the most important leadership qualities are
A capability and age.
B wealth and good looks.
C honesty and a caring spirit.

Hotel Review
Casablanca Hotel

Review by Peter Hook, New Zealand

The hotel is located out of the city which is perfect for those who seek
quietness after a long day of travel. It is only a 4-minute walk from the nearest
shops and 3 minutes to the beach. The staff is friendly. The only shortcoming is
that it is not easy to get a cab and it often costs a bomb when we manage to get
one.

7. From the hotel review above, we can conclude that the hotel is suitable for those who

A like shopping.
B like friendly staff.
C prefer a tranquil stay.
D do not like to take cabs.
Read the newspaper article below and answer the question that follows.

China: The smell of lavender oil can cure insomnia or the inability
to sleep, researchers said.

8. When a person suffers from insomnia, it means that the person ____.
 A is illiterate.
B is attention deficit.
C has sleeping disorders.
D is problematic with lavender.

Questions 9-10 : Study the pie chart below and answer the questions follow.

9. The pie chart shows that Luther sleeps ______ a day.

A 3 – 4 hours
B about 6 hours
C about 10 hours
D more than 8 hours

10. Which of these statements is true about the pie chart?

A Luther has no time to read.

B Luther does not play games.
C Luther spends half a day in school.
D Luther spends more time doing his homework than reading.
Questions 11 – 18 are based on the following text.

Sunglasses protect the eyes from the sun by (11) light and protecting the
eyes (12) harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Research (13) that long term
exposure to UV rays (14) lead to cataracts, macular degeneration and skin cancer
around the eyelids.
(15) , when you leave your house, make sure that you wear sunglasses.
When you buy sunglasses, opt for those that have labels that tell you how (16) UV
radiation the lenses of the sunglasses reflect. Experts say that a good pair of sunglasses is one
that blocks out 99 to 100% of both UV-A and UV-B rays.
You should also consider wearing a wide-brimmed hat (17) your
sunglasses. This will help to block the sunlight from overhead. The risk of sun-related eye
problems (18) higher for people who spend long hours in the sun and those
who have had cataract surgery or have certain retina disorders.

11. A filter 15. A So

B filters B Then
C filtered C Until
D filtering D Because

12. A on 16. A any

B at B much
C by C some
D from D many

13. A show 17. A with

B shows B from
C shown C along
D showed D without

14. A can 18. A is

B must B are
C need C was
D should D were
Questions 19 - 21
Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are
underlined.

Suresh : After that explanation by you, I now see the light (19) and can imagine how the
telephone works.
Guan : Now I am going to seize the opportunity (20) of the special Merdeka offer and
install that broadband that I had wanted to do so earlier.
Suresh : I think I shall follow suit (21) and not be left behind in this age of technology.

19. see the light

A am in the brightness
B begin to understand
C see the light above me
D can switch on the light

20. to seize the opportunity

A to be greedy
B to take advantage
C to be right in front
D to be the first to do

21. follow suit

A use the same suit

B do the same action
C imitate to make fun
D stand behind the other

Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are
underlined.

Tillaga : Hassan, by hook or by crook (22) you must get the field ready this evening. The
sports practice starts tomorrow. I need extra sand for the long jump pit.
Hassan : I'll do my best. About the long jump pit, I'll keep that in mind. (23)
Tillaga : Thanks, Hassan. Now, I can take it easy (24) as I know you will get the field
ready. Bye!

22. by hook or by crook

A do it now
B use the tape
 C sooner or later
D no matter what it takes

23. keep that in mind.

A recall.
B store it.
C receive.
D remember.

24. take it easy

A cry
B smile
C relax
D laugh

Questions 25 – 28 are based on the following article.

It is amazing how kids have been bitten by the digital bug. It is estimated that
millions of young children are Internet users. Young kids, some as young as three years
old are logging on. These are three-year-olds who have been watching their older
siblings logging on and want to log on as well.
Young children from pre-school to teens are forsaking their Ferrari model cars,
Beanie Babies and Barbie Dolls and logging on to child-friendly sites such as Wekinz
Club, Club Penguin and Stardoll which are virtual communities inhabited by pets and
cartoon characters with whom they interact. These are different from computer games
that come with equally fanciful names such as Everquest and StarCraft. The children sign
in and create their own characters, dress and house them and buy them clothes, toys and
others with virtual or real currency. They can play games with the characters and those
created by their real friends who may be playing at the same time on their computers.
They can enter each other’s virtual rooms. When they win games and do virtual chores
such as feeding their pets and clothing their characters, they win points and convert it to
buy even more stuff. Like adults and teens on Facebook or Myspace, they can compose
their own web page and send cards and messages to friends.
The question to ask is, where this new cyberware is taking us. Too much screen
time is no good for kids but how do they reduce it? Parents, in particular have a lot to
worry about. It is addictive and it is a passive activity. There could be hidden costs as
well, because many sites are linked to advertisers who want to do business. Therefore,
parents need to get a grip on this new craze. They had better be aware of what their
young kids are going in for.
Adapted from http://lifestyles.msn.com
25. Kids as young as three-year-olds are logging on because their siblings _____.

A are jealous.
B are smarter.
C are doing it.
D are encouraging them.

26. Which one of the following is not a child-friendly site?

A Stardoll
B StarCraft
C Wekinz Club
D Club Penguin

27. The real friends in paragraph 2 are people _____.

A they meet online.

B they know in person.
C who play computer games.
D whom they create in their sites.

28. In the virtual communities that the kids access, they can do the following except _____.

A create characters.
B shop for all their needs.
C take care of their online pets.
D send greetings and messages.

29. If they win games and do chores, the incentive they get is _____.

A cash rewards.
B the latest games.
C redemption points.
D access to Myspace.

30. Parents need to be ______ to avoid problems arising from this new digital craze.

A in control
B at home all times
C logging onto the net
Questions 31 – 34 are based on the following advertisement.

31. The aim of the poster is to ______.

A encourage the public to suffer from stress.

B inform the public about the free stress check.
C let the public experience the symptoms of stress.
D inform the public about the different stress symptoms.

32. The word subtle in the poster means ______.

A mild.
B major.
C mysterious.
D not obvious.
33. The phrase if you are in doubt means that if you are ____.

A certain.
B unsure.
C confident.
D apprehensive.

34. Which of the following statements is true about the poster?

A The toll free line is not available at all time.

B There is no way you can take control of stress.
C You will have to pay for calling the organiser for further information.
D You should consult a pharmacist if you think you are suffering from stress.