1. SMK SULTAN IBRAHIM
PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN TINGKATAN TIGA
2013
BAHASA INGGERIS 12/1
Kertas 1
May
1 Jam Satu
Jam
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SULIT
Questions 1-10are based on the information given.
1. This parking should only be used by someone who is…
A not feeling well
B not able to hear
C visually impaired
D physically disabled
2. How many bottles of soy oil can a customer buy in a day?
A 1
B 2
C 40
D 200
Beware Of Pickpockets!
- Hold on to your wallets or handbags tightly.
- Be extra careful when there are many people on board
- Inform the bus conductor immediately if any of your possessions is missing, so that the
thief can be caught.
3. The notice above tells you how to avoid…
A accidents
200 bottles available now!
*Limited to 2 bottles per
family per day.

3. B petty crime
C peeping toms
D losing your way
4. Which of the following statements is true of the headline above?
A Three prisoners were sentenced to jail.
B Three prisoners thought of a plan to escape.
C Three prisoners were trying to escape from jail.
D Three prisoners were caught while trying to escape.
5. What is the aim of this campaign?
ATo wash cars
B To build homes
CTo raise children
DTo collect money
Bunga Raya Children’s Home
-Car wash fund-raising campaign
-Every Saturday from March till May
-Fund raised will be used to upgrade the
children’s home
For details, call 03-78667543
Uncle Joe,
My brother, Vic, spent the money we had saved
for our tuition fees on a new mobile phone. He
says that it is good for his image but surely he
has done wrong! What should I do?
Matt
THREE PRISONERS’ ESCAPE
ATTEMPT FAILED

4. 6. The purpose of this note is to…
Apraise his brother
Bask for financial help
Cseek Uncle’s Joe advice
Drequest for a mobile phone
Questions 7 and 8are based on the picture below.
7. What does Puan Liana want to do?
ATake the boys back to school.
BInform the school authorities.
C Get the boys arrested.
D Contact their parents.
8. From the dialogue above, we can conclude that the boys are…
A playing truant
B having a meeting
C waiting for their friends
D discussing their school work

5. Questions 9-10are based on the advertisement below:
9. The workshop would appeal to students who want to…
A learn art C organise debates
B be fair judges D be better debaters
10. By attending the workshop, students can
A improve their artistic skills
Benhance their debating skills
C draw up rules and regulations
Dpromote English Parliamentary Debate
Questions 11-20are based on the following text.
Dear Bonnie,
How are you? I hope you are fine. I have good news for you. You………….(11)
me that you were interested in working after the SPM. Well, here’s something that might
interest you.
There………(12) several vacancies for the post of sales promoter at Welcome
Supermarket in Serian. You will be paid RM20 per day. There are two shifts to
choose…….(13). You can either ……..(14) in the morning or evening. Food is
provided…..(15) accommodation can be arranged.
If you are interested, call 082-874000 for………(16) interview. ………(17) you
must hurry as the closing date is 31st
May 2013. When you have made your
appointment, let ………..(18) know the details. ………(19) I just got my driving license, I
shall gladly drive you there. Later, we can have lunch and we can catch up……….(20)
old times.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Bye.
Your cousin,
Hazel
11. 17.

6. A tell A Subsequently
B tells B Eventually
C told C Although
D telling D However
12. 18.
A is A me
B are B her
C was C you
D were D them
13. 19.
A against A Since
B among B While
C from C When
D for D So
14. 20.
A work A to
B works B on
C worked C of
D working D in
15.
A or
B as
C yet
D and
16.
A a
B an
C the
Questions 21-23
Read the dialogue below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.
Chandran and Azam are discussing an exhibition that will be held in conjunction with the
National Day Celebration.
Chandran : There’s one more week to the exhibition and there so many things to be
done.
Azam : Has your group decided on (21) what to display?
Chandran : We haven’t yet. Our group will discuss the preparation this afternoon and
put forward (22) some ideas.
Azam : Why don’t you hang some posters of the leaders who fought for our
Independence?
Chandran : Oh! That would be great! There will be more pictures in our display then.
Azam : You’re right. I could get some information on their contributions. I’ll look up
(23) more on the Internet.

7. Chandran : Let’s get started.
21. decided on 23. Look up
A created A transfer
B gathered B analyse
C organised C search
D confirmed D show
22. put forward
A improve
B suggest
C change
D record
Questions 24-26
Read the dialogue below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.
Khalid : Mum, where are you?
Mother : I’m here in the kitchen.
Khalid : Mum, have you seen my report card? I’ve searched high and low (24) but I
cant find it.
Mum : It’s on the shelf. I’ll get it for you.
Khalid :I hope you’ve noticed that I’ve passed with flying colours (25).
Mum : Yes, you’ve improved by leaps and bounds (26). I’m so proud of you.
Khalid : Thank you, Mum. It’s really hard work but it’s worth it.
24. searched high and low 26. by leaps and bounds
A looked at certain places A effectively
B looked in high places B abruptly
C looked in the kitchen C greatly
D looked everywhere D highly
25. flying colours
A average results
B excellent results
C colourful results
D satisfactory results
Questions 27-32 are based on the following advertisement.

8. 27. Which of the following statements is true about the programme?
A Students will be allowed to bring along a friend.
B Students will have to work during the programme.
C Students will be able to experience living overseas.
D Students will spend more than 6 months in the host countries.
28. Participating in the programme will help one to
A enhance one’s native language skills.
B have stronger bond with one’s own family.

9. Chave a better view of one’s educational perspectives.
Dexplore one’s own cultures and lifestyles.
29. The word eliminate can best replaced with..
A remove
B support
C promote
D inculcate
30. What should students do to get more details?
A Phone the organiser
B Visit the organiser’s office.
C Write a letter to the organiser.
D Send an email to the organiser.
31. Who can participate in this programme?
A Any students studying in Malaysia.
B Malaysian students studying abroad.
CLocal and foreign students studying in Form Five.
DExclusively for Malaysian students studying in Form Five.
32. In order to apply for the programme, students must…
Afill up the form and post it to the organiser.
A complete the online form on the website of the organiser.
C download the application form and email it to the organiser.
D send the completed application form by hand to the organiser.

10. Questions 33-40 are based on the following story.
33. Why was Mrs. Thompson surprised when she reviewed Teddy’s file?
A She was surprised that she could not find Teddy’s file.
B She was surprised that she had to review Teddy’s record.
C She was surprised that Teddy’s mother had reviewed his file.
D She was surprised to find out that Teddy’s mother had passed away.
34. What did Mrs. Thompson do to help Teddy?
A Shedecied to focus more on Teddy in her class.
B She decided to pay Teddy to motivate him in her class.
C She decided to let Teddy play with his pet in her class.

11. D She decided to become Teddy’s mother after her class.
35. ………………. after his first note, Teddy wrote to Mrs. Thompson to tell her that he
had graduated third in his high school.
A Six years
B Four years
C Two years
D One year
36. What does the phrase ‘teacher’s pets’ mean?
A A teacher who loves pets.
B A teacher’s favourite students.
CA teacher who dislikes students who have pets.
D A teacher who encourages students to be pet owners.
37.Occasiaonally, Teddy’s life in college was…
A easy
B gloomy
C exciting
Dchallenging
38. Which of the following statements is true?
AMrs. Thompson did not attend Teddy’s wedding.
BTeddy graduated from college third in his course.
CMrs. Thompson was Teddy’s least favourite teacher.
D Teddy got his bachelor’s degree and continued his studies.
39. In the story, Teddy finally became…
A a wedding planner.
B a pet shop owner
C a school teacher
D a medical doctor
40. Mrs. Thompson inspired Teddy to…
Amake her feel important
B write letters to her about his life.
C get married to a successful doctor.
Dbelieve that he could make a difference.
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12. SMK SULTAN IBRAHIM
SKEMA PEMARKAHAN
PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN TINGKATAN TIGA
2013
BAHASA INGGERIS 12/1
Kertas 1
May
1 Jam Satu Jam

13. 1
1. D
2.B
3.B
4.D
5.D
6.C
7.C
8.A
9.D
10.B
11.C
12.B
13.C
14.A
15.D
16.B
17.D
18.A
19.A
20.B
21.D
22.B
23.C
24.D
25.B
26.C
27.C
28.C
29.A
30.A
31.D
32.A
33.D
34.A
35.A
36.B
37.D
38.D
39.D
40.D