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SULIT SULIT 12/1 12/1 Bahasa Inggeris Bahasa Inggeris Kertas 1 Kertas 1 Julai 2013 Julai 2013 1 Jam 1 Jam

BAHAGIAN PENGURUSAN SEKOLAH BERASRAMA BAHAGIAN PENGURUSAN SEKOLAH BERASRAMA

PENUH PENUH

DAN SEKOLAH KECEMERLANGAN DAN SEKOLAH KECEMERLANGAN KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIK

KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIAAN MALAYSIA

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PENTAKSIRAN AKSIRAN DIAGNOSTIK AKADEMIK DIAGNOSTIK AKADEMIK SBP 2013SBP 2013 PERCUBAAN PENILAIAN MENENGAH RENDAH PERCUBAAN PENILAIAN MENENGAH RENDAH

BAHASA INGGERIS BAHASA INGGERIS Kertas 1 Kertas 1 1 jam 1 jam

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHUSEHINGGA DIBERITAHU Arahan:

Arahan: 1.

1. Kertas ini mengandungi Kertas ini mengandungi 4040 soalan.soalan. 2.

2. Jawab Jawab semuasemua soalan.soalan. 3.

3. Tiap-tiap soalan diikuti oleh tiga pilihan jawapan, iaituTiap-tiap soalan diikuti oleh tiga pilihan jawapan, iaitu AA , , BB dandan CC atau empat pilihan jawapanatau empat pilihan jawapan iaitu

iaitu AA , , BB , , CC dandan DD. Bagi setiap soalan, pilih. Bagi setiap soalan, pilih satusatu jawapan sahaja.jawapan sahaja. HitamkanHitamkan semua jawapansemua jawapan anda pada kertas jawapan objektif

anda pada kertas jawapan objektif yang disediakan.yang disediakan.

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Questions 1-5

Questions 1-5 are based on the information givenare based on the information given..

Baby named after

Mawi’s song

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1 What can we conclude from the news headline above?What can we conclude from the news headline above? A

A ThThe bae baby iby is nas namemed aftd after Maer Mawi sawi sang ong one one of hif his sos songngs.s. B

B ThThe be bababy’y’s ns namame ie is sis simimilar lar to to MaMawi’wi’s sos songng.. C

C MaMawi wi nanamemed hd his is sosong ng afafteter a br a bababyy.. D

D MaMawiwi’s s’s sonong ig is ss sunung bg by ty the he bababyby..

2

2 Visitors must register at the office for the purpose of Visitors must register at the office for the purpose of A

A sseeccuurriittyy B

B pprrootteeccttiioonn C

C ssuuppeerrvviissiioonn D

D rreelliiaabbiilliittyy

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3 From the cartoon strip above,From the cartoon strip above, accomplishaccomplish meansmeans A

A uunnddeerrttaakkee B

B aacchhiieevvee C

C ppuurrssuuee D

D eennssuurree

Sources:

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4 From the chart above, users are least likely to spend time onFrom the chart above, users are least likely to spend time on A

A FFaacceebbooook k B

B IInnssttaaggrraamm C

C PPiinntteerreesstt D

D TTwwiitttteer r

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Despite hours of digging to

Despite hours of digging to recover his bodyrecover his body, the search , the search has come up withhas come up with nothing. It has been called off at the advice of experts, who believe further nothing. It has been called off at the advice of experts, who believe further digging could damage the surrounding heritage buildings.

digging could damage the surrounding heritage buildings.

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5 WWhhaat t hhaappppeenns s tto o tthhee search?

search? AA It haIt has s bebeenen stopped.

stopped. B

B It will be further continued.It will be further continued. C

C It has damaged an old building.It has damaged an old building. D

D It will be postponed until further notice.It will be postponed until further notice.

Weather Forecast for General Election 13 Polling Day on May 5, 2013 Weather Forecast for General Election 13 Polling Day on May 5, 2013

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Reeggiioonn MMoorrnniinngg AAfftteerrnnoooonn

Northern

Northern Cloudy in Perak.Cloudy in Perak.

Thunderstorms in Thunderstorms in most most Region Region FFaaiir r eellsseewwhheerree.. ppaarrtts s oof f KKeeddaahh.. Rain in most parts of Rain in most parts of Perak.

Perak. Central

Central CClloouuddy y iin n ssoomme e ppaarrttss TThhuunnddeerrssttoorrmmss

Region

Region of Selangor.of Selangor.

throughout the throughout the region. region. Fair elsewhere. Fair elsewhere. Southern Southern MMoossttlly y ffaaiir r iin n aallll TThhuunnddeerrssttoorrmms s iinn Region Region ssttaatteess.. JJoohhoorr.. Shower in Melaka. Shower in Melaka. East Coast

East Coast Fair in most places.Fair in most places.

Thunderstorms in Thunderstorms in parts

parts Region

Region of Kelantan &of Kelantan & Terengganu. Terengganu. Sabah, Sabah, RRaaiin n iin n ssoomme e ppaarrtts s ooff CClloouuddy y iin n mmoosst t ppaarrttss Sarawak & Sarawak & SSaarraawwaakk.. oof f SSaabbaah h wwiitthh Labuan

Labuan Elsewhere fair.Elsewhere fair.

thunderstorms in thunderstorms in some some places. places. Source : The Star Online Sat Source : The Star Online Sat 4 May4 May 2013

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A VVoters in Perak oters in Perak can head to their can head to their polling centres in the polling centres in the afternoon.afternoon.

B

B The central region is set to experience thunderstorms early in the day.The central region is set to experience thunderstorms early in the day.

C

C Most states would have a rain-free morning with the exception of Sarawak.Most states would have a rain-free morning with the exception of Sarawak.

D

D The best time to cast votes for those in Peninsular Malaysia is in the afternoon.The best time to cast votes for those in Peninsular Malaysia is in the afternoon.

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Arvind and Rajni Beri Arvind and Rajni Beri

request the gracious presence & blessings request the gracious presence & blessings of of

Mr and Mrs Melvin Mr and Mrs Melvin

at the joyous and auspicious occasion of the marriage at the joyous and auspicious occasion of the marriage

ceremony of their dear son ceremony of their dear son

Rahul Rahul T Too Deepika Deepika (loving daughter of

(loving daughter of Manmohan and Pravinder LyalManmohan and Pravinder Lyall)l) Please join the Baraat at the Guru

Please join the Baraat at the Guru Nanak DarbarNanak Darbar Gurdwara at 9:30 am on Saturday, 24 May Gurdwara at 9:30 am on Saturday, 24 May 2013 2013 Wedding Programme Wedding Programme RSVP by 15 April RSVP by 15 April 2013 2013 03-798-7687 or 03-798-7687 or Wedding Ceremony: 11:00 am Wedding Ceremony: 11:00 am [email protected] [email protected] om om 7

7 From the wedding invitation, we know thatFrom the wedding invitation, we know that A

A Mr anMr and Mrd Mrs Mels Melvin vin havhave to re to respespond ond to tto this ihis invinvitatitation von via emia email oail onlynly B

B the the wedweddinding cg ceremeremony ony starstarts ats at 1t 11.01.00 am 0 am on on 24 24 May May 20120133 C

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D Mr aMr and nd MrMrs Mes Melvlvin in are are hohoststining thg the cee ceremremononyy

Bodyguard Kills Robber Bodyguard Kills Robber Klang

Klang: An attempt by five men to rob a factory manager yesterday ended with one of : An attempt by five men to rob a factory manager yesterday ended with one of them

them beinbeingg shshot ot dedead ad by by a a bobodydyguguarard. d. ThThe e fafactctorory y mamananageger r hahad d jujust st wiwiththdrdrawawnn RM50,000 from a bank and was driven off by his bodyguard. The bodyguard had noticed RM50,000 from a bank and was driven off by his bodyguard. The bodyguard had noticed that they were being tailed by two cars. At a corner, the two cars obstructed the that they were being tailed by two cars. At a corner, the two cars obstructed the manager’s car and a robber tried to smash the passenger window with a rock. The manager’s car and a robber tried to smash the passenger window with a rock. The bodyguard got out of the car and fired a shot at the robbers but missed. His second shot bodyguard got out of the car and fired a shot at the robbers but missed. His second shot however, hit one of the robbers in the head and his accomplices sped-away however, hit one of the robbers in the head and his accomplices sped-away empty-handed.

handed.

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8 WhaWhat hat happeppened ned immimmediediatelately afty after ter the fahe factoctory mry manaanager wger withithdredrew hiw his mos moneyney?? A

A A robber was shot in the head.A robber was shot in the head. B

B A couple of cars followed his caA couple of cars followed his car.r. C

C A robber tried to break A robber tried to break his car his car windowwindow.. D

D The bodyguard shot at a robber but missed.The bodyguard shot at a robber but missed.

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Dear Editor,

REBEL ABOUT THE COST

If movie ticket prices are going to double up, many may choose to stay home and watch Astro If movie ticket prices are going to double up, many may choose to stay home and watch Astro programmes

programmes instead. instead. I I am am a a student student and and I I watch watch movies movies at at cinemas cinemas a a lot lot with with my my friends friends andand family. To pay for twice the price will definitely deter a lot of people from frequenting cinemas. family. To pay for twice the price will definitely deter a lot of people from frequenting cinemas. What more a student like me! This is not a good prospect for the local film industry especially. What more a student like me! This is not a good prospect for the local film industry especially. People would rather wait for the local movies to be shown on TV than watch them on cinemas People would rather wait for the local movies to be shown on TV than watch them on cinemas with the increase in the ticket prices. Similarly, I can surely stay at home and watch a lot of with the increase in the ticket prices. Similarly, I can surely stay at home and watch a lot of movies on Astro and still enjoy myself if I can’t afford pricey cinema ticket.

movies on Astro and still enjoy myself if I can’t afford pricey cinema ticket. Muthusamy Chelliah

Muthusamy Chelliah

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9 Based on the above letter, which of these statements is true?Based on the above letter, which of these statements is true?

A

A Movies on Astro are more enjoyable to Movies on Astro are more enjoyable to watch.watch.

B

B People who frequent the cinemas are normally students.People who frequent the cinemas are normally students.

C

C Muthusamy complains about the quality of films in cinemas.Muthusamy complains about the quality of films in cinemas.

D

D A hike in cinema ticket prices will discourage people from going to cinemas.A hike in cinema ticket prices will discourage people from going to cinemas.

Did Mr T

Did Mr Tan give you a an give you a good report?good report?

I don’t

I don’t know. know. Anyway, I don’t careAnyway, I don’t care and I don’t mind telling him and I don’t mind telling him

I wouldn’t if I were you. I wouldn’t if I were you. Don’

Don’t cut off t cut off your nose toyour nose to spite

spite your your faceface. You need. You need that scholarship!

that scholarship!

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10 “Do“Don’t cn’t cut out off yff your our nosnose to se to spitpite youe your facr face” meae” meansns A

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B DoDon’n’t dt disisfifigugure re yoyour ur fafacece.. C

C DDoonn’’t ut uppsset et yyoouurrsesellff.. D

D DDoonn’’t t bbe e rruuddee..

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Questions 11-20

Questions 11-20are based on the following text are based on the following text ..

Judo demands mental precision and intense speed and agility from its players. It is the Judo demands mental precision and intense speed and agility from its players. It is the ultimate duel ___

ultimate duel ___ 1111 ___ two ___ two athletes’ athletes’ bodies and bodies and minds. In minds. In Japanese, the Japanese, the word “judo” word “judo” meansmeans gentle but watch the athletes train or go into combat and ___

gentle but watch the athletes train or go into combat and ___ 1212 ___ word gentle doesn’t ___ word gentle doesn’t ___

___ 1313 ___ to mind! ___ to mind!

Judo was founded by Professor Jigaro Kano in 1882 as a tamer alternative to the more Judo was founded by Professor Jigaro Kano in 1882 as a tamer alternative to the more dangerous martial art of “jujitsu” ___

dangerous martial art of “jujitsu” ___ 1414 ___ ___ was was used used by by the the samurai samurai warriors warriors of of ancientancient Japan. When judo was introduced at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964, everyone thought Japan. When judo was introduced at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964, everyone thought the Japanese would win all the medals. They almost ___

the Japanese would win all the medals. They almost ___ 1515 ___! A ___! A Dutchman named Dutchman named AntonAnton Geesink won gold in the open event. Women’s judo ___

Geesink won gold in the open event. Women’s judo ___ 1616 ___ ___ introduced introduced in in the the BarcelonaBarcelona 1992 Olympic Games. For the first time, Judo athletes in the 2000 Olympic games wore

1992 Olympic Games. For the first time, Judo athletes in the 2000 Olympic games wore ___

___ 1717 ___ ___ judo judo suits suits called called “judogis” “judogis” (one (one in in blue blue and and the the other other in in white) white) instead instead of of thethe traditional white judogis.

traditional white judogis.

An Olympic match begins with

An Olympic match begins with a ceremonial bow. When the referee gives a ceremonial bow. When the referee gives thethe command “hajme” (which means begin fighting), men have five minutes and women have command “hajme” (which means begin fighting), men have five minutes and women have four minutes to score a single point or an “ippon” and win the contest. An ippon is scored four minutes to score a single point or an “ippon” and win the contest. An ippon is scored when a player is ___

when a player is ___ 1818 ___ onto their back and pin ___ onto their back and pinned down for 30 seconds or wned down for 30 seconds or when a player hen a player is strangled or arm-locked ___

is strangled or arm-locked ___ 1919 ___ submission. ___ ___ submission. ___ 2020 ___ neither athlete has scored, the ___ neither athlete has scored, the referee and judge decide who is the winner.

referee and judge decide who is the winner.

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B ccoolloouurrss C

C ccoolloouurreedd D

D ccoolloouurriinngg

18 18 AA throwthrow B B tthhrroowwss C C tthhrreeww D D tthhrroowwnn 19 19 AA onon B B oonnttoo C C inin D D iinnttoo 20 20 AA if if B B eevveenn C C bbeeccaauussee D D aalltthhoouugghh Questions 21-23 Questions 21-23

Read the dialogue below an

Read the dialogue below and choose thed choose the bestbestmeaning for the phrases underlined.meaning for the phrases underlined. Ad

Adamam : I : I hheaeard rd ththat at FaFarorouk uk is is vvyyining fg for or ((2121) the post of Head Boy in the coming election.) the post of Head Boy in the coming election. Bakht

Bakhtiariar : I beli: I believe Daneve Danial is a ial is a better cbetter candidandidate! Somate! Someone sheone should taould talk him lk him into (into (2222)) nominating himself.

nominating himself. Ada

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friends with him so that his good nature will rub off (rub off (2323) on us as well.) on us as well. Bakht

Bakhtiariar : T: That’s hhat’s him ovim over ther there. Lere. Let’s go et’s go over aover and say nd say hellohello.. 21

21 vying for vying for A

A pprreeppaarriinng g ffoor r B

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C wwaaiittiinng g ffoor r D

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22 talk him intotalk him into A

A ddeetteer r hhiimm B

B ppuurrssuue e hhiimm C

C ppeerrssuuaadde e hhiimm D

D ddiissccoouurraagge he hiimm 23

23 rub off rub off A A ffoollllooww B B rreeaacctt C C sshhooww D D hheellpp Questions 24-26 Questions 24-26

Read the text below and choose the

Read the text below and choose the bestbest meaning for the expressions underlined.meaning for the expressions underlined. Detecti

Detective Simon Pegg was ve Simon Pegg was investinvestigatinigating a g a crime when he crime when he discovdiscovered a ered a new clue. Henew clue. He had a hunch (

had a hunch (2424) that it would help to solve his case faster. He went to have lunch with his) that it would help to solve his case faster. He went to have lunch with his new partner, Detective Nick Frost and they went Dutch (

new partner, Detective Nick Frost and they went Dutch (2525) with the bill. He was happy with) with the bill. He was happy with his new partner after being left high and dry (

his new partner after being left high and dry ( 2626) by his old partner over a disagreement of a) by his old partner over a disagreement of a case. His old partner had withheld an important information from him until the last minute case. His old partner had withheld an important information from him until the last minute and it had ruined their relationship.

and it had ruined their relationship. 24

24 had a hunchhad a hunch A

A hhaad d a a ccoonnnneeccttiioonn B

B hhaad d a a ddrreeaamm C

C hhaad d aan n iiddeeaa D

D hhaad d aan n iinnssttiinncctt 25

25 went Dutchwent Dutch A

A sshhaarreed d tthhe me meennuu B

B sshhaarreed td thheeiir fr foooodd C

C sshhaarred ed tthheeiir rr receceeiipptt D

D sshhaarreed d tthhe ce coosstt 26

26 being left high and dry being left high and dry A

A to to be be leleft ft ouout ot of cf cerertatain in mamatttter er B

B tto bo be ce caauugghht lt lyyiinngg C

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D to bto be pue puninishshed ed fofor sor some me mimiststakakeses

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Questions 27-32

Questions 27-32are based on the are based on the following recipe.following recipe.

Stir-Fried Noodles With Prawns Stir-Fried Noodles With Prawns Ingredients (serves 4)

Ingredients (serves 4) Marinade Marinade 675 grams prawns

675 grams prawns 2 tbsp peanut oil2 tbsp peanut oil 1

1115 5 ggrraamms s nnooooddlleess 2 ffrreessh 2 h ggrreeeen n cchhiilllliieess, , cchhooppppeedd 2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tbsp vegetable oil lime juicelime juice 2 shallots, sliced

2 shallots, sliced 1 tbsp fish sauce1 tbsp fish sauce 2 garlics, chopped

2 garlics, chopped

1 fresh red chilli, chopped 1 fresh red chilli, chopped 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp chilli sauce 2 tbsp chilli sauce Coriander leaves Coriander leaves Method Method 1.

1. Place the prawnPlace the prawns in a s in a mixinmixing bowl. Tg bowl. To make the marinao make the marinade, mix the oil, greede, mix the oil, green chillies, limn chillies, limee juice and

juice and fish sauce fish sauce together and together and pour over the pour over the prawns. Cover prawns. Cover and chill and chill for 2 for 2 hours in hours in thethe refrigerator.

refrigerator. 2.

2. Put the noodPut the noodles in les in a bowl of a bowl of boiboilinling g watwaterer. . LeaLeave for ve for 8-18-10 0 minminuteutes s to softeto soften and n and dradrainin well.

well. 3.

3. HeaHeat the ot the oil in a il in a wok wok andand sautésauté the shallots, garlic and chilli the shallots, garlic and chilli until lightly browned. Aduntil lightly browned. Add thed the soy sauce and chilli sauce. Add the prawns and the marinade to the wok and stir-fry gently soy sauce and chilli sauce. Add the prawns and the marinade to the wok and stir-fry gently for 2-3 minutes until

for 2-3 minutes until cooked through.cooked through. 4.

4. Add thAdd the noodle noodles and sties and stir gentlyr gently.. Garnish with corianderGarnish with corianderand serve and serve immediatelyimmediately..

(Source: Everyday Fish And Seafood) (Source: Everyday Fish And Seafood)

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27 The prawns are marinated in the following ingredientsThe prawns are marinated in the following ingredients exceptexcept A

A lliimme e jjuuiiccee B

B ccooookkiinng g ooiill C

C ddrriieed d cchhiilllliieess D

D sseeaaffooood d ssaauuccee

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28 How do you chill the prawns?How do you chill the prawns? A

A By By leleavavining tg thehem tm to so statand nd in in a ra roooom.m. B

B By By ststororining tg thehem im in tn the he rerefrifrigegeratratoror.. C

C By By cocoveveriring ng ththem wem witith a ch a cliling fng fililm.m. D

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29 How long do the noodles take to become soft?How long do the noodles take to become soft? A

A 2 2 hhoouurrss B

B 22--3 3 mmiinnuutteess C

C IImmmmeeddiiaatteellyy D

D 88--110 0 mmiinnuutteess

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30 The word “The word “sautésauté” can best mean” can best mean A

A bbooiil l sslloowwllyy B

B bbooiil l ggeennttllyy C

C ffrry y tteennddeerrllyy D

D ffrry y qquuiicckkllyy

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31 The phrase “The phrase “Garnish with corianderGarnish with coriander” means” means A

A DeDecocorarate wte witith coh coririanandeder ler leavaveses.. B

B DeDecocorarate wte witith chh chopoppeped chd chilillilieses.. C

C SpSpririnknkle wle witith coh coririanandeder por powdwderer.. D

D SpSpririnknkle wle witith chh chililli pli powowdederr..

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32 Which of the following statements is true?Which of the following statements is true? A

A ThThe die dish csh can ban be see servrved ted to mo morore the than 4 an 4 pepeopople.le. B

B ThThe pre prawnawns ars are mae marinrinatated fed for tor thrhree hee houoursrs.. C

C ThThe me mariarinanade de cocontntaiains ns vevegegetatablble oe oilil.. D

D ThThe de disish h is is seservrved ed hohot.t.

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Questions 33-40

Questions 33-40are based on the following passage.are based on the following passage.

Jerry was the kind of person who was always in a good mood and had something positive to Jerry was the kind of person who was always in a good mood and had something positive to say

say. When someone would ask . When someone would ask him how he him how he was doing, he would reply, “If I was doing, he would reply, “If I were any better, Iwere any better, I would be twins!”

would be twins!”

He was a unique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him around He was a unique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him around from one restaurant to another. They followed Jerry because of his attitude. He was a natural from one restaurant to another. They followed Jerry because of his attitude. He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry was there telling the employee how to motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation.

look on the positive side of the situation.

Seeing this style really made me curious. So one day, I went up to Jerry and asked him, “I Seeing this style really made me curious. So one day, I went up to Jerry and asked him, “I don’t get it! You can’t be a positive person all the time. How do you do it?” Jerry replied, “Each don’t get it! You can’t be a positive person all the time. How do you do it?” Jerry replied, “Each morning I wake up and say to myself, “Jerry, you have two choices today. You can choose to morning I wake up and say to myself, “Jerry, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or a bad mood. I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad be in a good mood or a bad mood. I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time happens, I can choose to be a victim or to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaints or to point out someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaints or to point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of

the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life.”life.”

“It’s not that easy!” I

“It’s not that easy!” I protested. “Yprotested. “Yes, it is.” Jerry said. “Life is es, it is.” Jerry said. “Life is all about choices. Every situationall about choices. Every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations and you choose how people will affect is a choice. You choose how you react to situations and you choose how people will affect your mood. The bottom line is, it’s your choice how you live your life.” I reflected on what your mood. The bottom line is, it’s your choice how you live your life.” I reflected on what Jerry said.

Jerry said.

Soon, I left the restaurant industry to start my own business. We lost touch but I often thought Soon, I left the restaurant industry to start my own business. We lost touch but I often thought about him when I made a choice about life. Several years later, I heard that Jerry did about him when I made a choice about life. Several years later, I heard that Jerry did something you are never supposed to do in a restaurant business. He left the back door open something you are never supposed to do in a restaurant business. He left the back door open one morning and was held up at gunpoint by three armed robbers. While trying to open the one morning and was held up at gunpoint by three armed robbers. While trying to open the saf

safe, e, his his hahand nd shashakinking g frofrom m nenervorvousnusnessess,, slippeslipped d off off the the combcombinatinationsions. . The The robbrobbersers panicked and shot him.

panicked and shot him.

Luckily Jerry was found quickly and rushed to the local trauma centre. After 18 hours of Luckily Jerry was found quickly and rushed to the local trauma centre. After 18 hours of sur

surgergery y and and weweeks eks of of intintensensive ive cacare, re, JerJerry ry wawas s relreleaseased ed frofrom m the the hoshospitpital al wiwith th bulbullelett fragments still in his body. I saw Jerry about six

fragments still in his body. I saw Jerry about six months after the robberymonths after the robbery. He wanted to . He wanted to showshow his scars but I declined. However I did ask him what had gone through his mind as the his scars but I declined. However I did ask him what had gone through his mind as the robbery took place. Jerry replied. “While lying wounded on the floor, I remembered I had two robbery took place. Jerry replied. “While lying wounded on the floor, I remembered I had two choices, to live or to die. I

choices, to live or to die. I chose to live.”chose to live.”

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33 What made Jerry a unique manager?What made Jerry a unique manager? A

A He aHe alwlwayays has had sod somemeththining pg pososititivive to e to saysay B

B He He hahad sd sevevereral al loloyayal el empmploloyeyeeses C

C He He wwas as alalwaways ys in in a ga gooood md mooodod D

D He He wwananteted td to o hahave ve a ta twiwinn

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34 Each morning Jerry _________________ to live his life.Each morning Jerry _________________ to live his life. A

A hhumummemed a d a tutune ne to to hhimimseself lf B

B avavooidided ed bbad ad ininciciddenentsts C

C liliststenened ed to to cocommplplaiainntsts D

D cocontntememplplatated ed ththe te two wo chchoioicecess

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35 Why did the writer lose contact with Jerry?Why did the writer lose contact with Jerry? A

A ThThe wre writiter ler lefeft to t to ststarart a bt a bususininesesss B

B ThThe we wririter ter hahad fd fororgogotttten en ababouout Jt Jererryry C

C ThThe wre writiter per prorotestesteted at d at JerJerry’ry’s vs view iew of of lilifefe D

D The writer wanted to be free from The writer wanted to be free from Jerry’s influencesJerry’s influences

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36 Jerry was robbed becauseJerry was robbed because A

A hihis ss safafe he had ad no no cocombmbininatatioionsns.. B

B hihis fs froront nt dodoor or wawas us unlnlocockeked.d. C

C hihis bs bacack k dodoor or wawas ls lefeft t ajajarar.. D

D hihis res reststauaurarant nt hahad fld flououririshsheded..

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37 The word slipped off The word slipped off can best be replaced withcan best be replaced with A A ttooook k oofff f B B ppuut t oofff f C C mmiisssseedd D D rreejjeecctteedd 38

38 After Jerry was shot, heAfter Jerry was shot, he A

A spspenent wt weeeeks ks in in inintetensnsivive cae carere.. B

B unundederwrwenent a mt a mininor or susurgrgereryy.. C

C rerefufusesed td to so see ee hhis is wowouundnds.s. D

D hhad ad a ta trarauumma fa foor lr liiffe.e.

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39 The writer was ____________The writer was _____________________ _________ when knowing Jerry was robbedwhen knowing Jerry was robbed.. A

A eexxcciitteedd B

B ssuurrpprriisseedd C

C ddeelliigghhtteedd D

D ppuuzzzzlleedd

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40 Which of the following statements is true?Which of the following statements is true? A

A JerJerry ry wawas ps pesessimsimististic ic totowawardrds ls lifife.e. B

B JerJerry wry was aas agigitattated ded dururining thg the roe robbbbereryy.. C

C The The robrobberbers shs shot ot JerrJerry ay aftefter str stealealing ing his his monmoneyey.. D

D The The robrobberbers brs broke oke dowdown thn the doe door tor to eno enter ter the the restrestauraurant.ant.

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