Percubaan SPM Bahasa Inggeris Johor 2017 - Sumber Pendidikan SPMPERCBIK2A2
SULIT
1119/2
SECTION A
[15marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Among the 20 teenaged volunteers who took part in an experiment, 15 experienced withdrawal
symptoms one hour after they were separated from their smartphones. They included twitching and
phantom scrolling.
The volunteers, aged 16 and 19, qualified for the research because they spend about 20 hours
a week texting, tweeting, playing games, listening to music or being on social networking sites
1. The volunteers began to twitch when
A.
B.
C.
D.
They stopped using their smartphones for an hour.
They were separated from each other for an hour.
They could not answer their smartphones.
They began to fall sick.
2. The word qualified means that the teenagers were
A.
B.
C.
D.
trained
eligible
certified
authorised
RESPONSES ON WHAT MAKES A GOOD RESTAURANT
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Statements
Strategic location
Good service
Fast service
Reasonable price
Sufficient tables
Cleanliness
Delicious food
Student Responses (%)
85
70
50
30
45
85
50
3. The most important factor that affects the adults’ preference is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
strategic location
reasonable price
fast service
cleanliness
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
Adult Responses (%)
70
50
50
75
70
90
50
SULIT
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M.
PRE-DAWN FIRE SENDS HUNDREDS FLEEING
N.
PETALING JAYA Hundreds of people who were watching movies were forced to flee Sunshine
O. centre when a fire broke out shortly after midnight.
shopping
P. The fire apparently started in the Tanjung Silver Village Cineplex at about 12.30 a.m. and
quickly
Q. spread to the car park area towards the left side of the mall.
R. The blaze damaged the façade of the building between the second and third dome, to the
right of the complex entrance.
S.
T.
4.
Who fled from the scene of the fire?
A. Workers
B. Shoppers
C. Onlookers
D. Movie-goers
E.
F.
Joe, did you
have aG.good
time in
H.
Langkawi?
I.
J.
Well, it was raining
heavily when we arrived.
But then it stopped later
in the afternoon. We had
a wonderful picnic on the
beach. The weather was
cool and the sunset was
the best that I had ever
seen
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
5. From the dialogue above, we know that Joe had
A. a miserable time
B. an enjoyable time
C. an annoying time
D. a comfortable time
P.
Q.
could not sit still. Her hands were cold, her body shivering and she had butterflies in her
R.
stomach.
She had to deliver a speech in the school hall during assembly. In a few minutes, the
master of ceremonies would call her to the rostrum.
S.
T.
6. From the extract above, we can conclude that Nancy was
A. unwell
B. nervous
C. frustrated
D. uncomfortable
U.
V.
W.
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Y.
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7. From the web review above, we can conclude that
A.
B.
C.
D.
SiteGround covers the servers globally.
SiteGround offers free gifts.
SiteGround is a paid web host.
SiteGround is the best web host for 2016.
RR.
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8. From the cartoon strip, we know that this is at
A. a cafe
B. a park
C. a hospital
D. an office
XX.
YY.Question 9 – 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in
The games baton relay ___9
the Rising Together Baton Run, is the first of its kind in the history of
Southeast Asian Games. It covered a ___10
of 10 kilometers on average in the 10 capital cities of the
Southeast Asian Region countries, excluding the host country, passing
11
the landmarks of each
countries' capital city.
The baton relay began with Brunei on 5 March 2017, ____12____ the Philippines on 12 March,
Laos on 18 March, Myanmar on 25 March, Thailand on 1 April, Vietnam on 9 April, Timor-Leste on 17
April, Cambodia on 22 April and Indonesia on 30 April and ended with Singapore on 13 May 2017.
The games baton was designed by Royal Selangor which sold the baton to the public at
MYR1480 and __13__ design was inspired by the games' theme, rising together. Its design depicts
shards that represent every Southeast Asia nation and make up the Games' logo and a triangular cross
section based ___14___ the geometric shape that represents strength in unity. Overall, the design of the
Baton represents dynamism, confidence and new beginnings and the aspirations of the Southeast Asia
community.
The baton ___15
a length of 400 mm, a width of 44 mm, weighs approximately 600g and
made up of materials which are a stake in Kempas, a tawny wood native to Southeast Asia, and a satinfinished pewter finial.
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1119/2
SECTION A
[15marks]
[Time suggested: 25 minutes]
Among the 20 teenaged volunteers who took part in an experiment, 15 experienced withdrawal
symptoms one hour after they were separated from their smartphones. They included twitching and
phantom scrolling.
The volunteers, aged 16 and 19, qualified for the research because they spend about 20 hours
a week texting, tweeting, playing games, listening to music or being on social networking sites
1. The volunteers began to twitch when
A.
B.
C.
D.
They stopped using their smartphones for an hour.
They were separated from each other for an hour.
They could not answer their smartphones.
They began to fall sick.
2. The word qualified means that the teenagers were
A.
B.
C.
D.
trained
eligible
certified
authorised
RESPONSES ON WHAT MAKES A GOOD RESTAURANT
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Statements
Strategic location
Good service
Fast service
Reasonable price
Sufficient tables
Cleanliness
Delicious food
Student Responses (%)
85
70
50
30
45
85
50
3. The most important factor that affects the adults’ preference is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
strategic location
reasonable price
fast service
cleanliness
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
Adult Responses (%)
70
50
50
75
70
90
50
SULIT
1119/2
M.
PRE-DAWN FIRE SENDS HUNDREDS FLEEING
N.
PETALING JAYA Hundreds of people who were watching movies were forced to flee Sunshine
O. centre when a fire broke out shortly after midnight.
shopping
P. The fire apparently started in the Tanjung Silver Village Cineplex at about 12.30 a.m. and
quickly
Q. spread to the car park area towards the left side of the mall.
R. The blaze damaged the façade of the building between the second and third dome, to the
right of the complex entrance.
S.
T.
4.
Who fled from the scene of the fire?
A. Workers
B. Shoppers
C. Onlookers
D. Movie-goers
E.
F.
Joe, did you
have aG.good
time in
H.
Langkawi?
I.
J.
Well, it was raining
heavily when we arrived.
But then it stopped later
in the afternoon. We had
a wonderful picnic on the
beach. The weather was
cool and the sunset was
the best that I had ever
seen
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
5. From the dialogue above, we know that Joe had
A. a miserable time
B. an enjoyable time
C. an annoying time
D. a comfortable time
P.
Q.
could not sit still. Her hands were cold, her body shivering and she had butterflies in her
R.
stomach.
She had to deliver a speech in the school hall during assembly. In a few minutes, the
master of ceremonies would call her to the rostrum.
S.
T.
6. From the extract above, we can conclude that Nancy was
A. unwell
B. nervous
C. frustrated
D. uncomfortable
U.
V.
W.
X.
Y.
Z.
AA.
BB.
CC.
DD.
EE.
FF.
GG.
HH.
II.
JJ.
KK.
LL.
MM.
NN.
OO.
PP.
QQ.
7. From the web review above, we can conclude that
A.
B.
C.
D.
SiteGround covers the servers globally.
SiteGround offers free gifts.
SiteGround is a paid web host.
SiteGround is the best web host for 2016.
RR.
SS.
TT.
UU.
VV.
WW.
8. From the cartoon strip, we know that this is at
A. a cafe
B. a park
C. a hospital
D. an office
XX.
YY.Question 9 – 15 are based on the following passage. Choose the best answer to fill in
The games baton relay ___9
the Rising Together Baton Run, is the first of its kind in the history of
Southeast Asian Games. It covered a ___10
of 10 kilometers on average in the 10 capital cities of the
Southeast Asian Region countries, excluding the host country, passing
11
the landmarks of each
countries' capital city.
The baton relay began with Brunei on 5 March 2017, ____12____ the Philippines on 12 March,
Laos on 18 March, Myanmar on 25 March, Thailand on 1 April, Vietnam on 9 April, Timor-Leste on 17
April, Cambodia on 22 April and Indonesia on 30 April and ended with Singapore on 13 May 2017.
The games baton was designed by Royal Selangor which sold the baton to the public at
MYR1480 and __13__ design was inspired by the games' theme, rising together. Its design depicts
shards that represent every Southeast Asia nation and make up the Games' logo and a triangular cross
section based ___14___ the geometric shape that represents strength in unity. Overall, the design of the
Baton represents dynamism, confidence and new beginnings and the aspirations of the Southeast Asia
community.
The baton ___15
a length of 400 mm, a width of 44 mm, weighs approximately 600g and
made up of materials which are a stake in Kempas, a tawny wood native to Southeast Asia, and a satinfinished pewter finial.
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