PAPER 3: READING

(75 MINUTES)

Instructions to candidates:

• There are 40 questions in this test.

• For each question, choose the correct answer.
• Answer all the questions

Part 1
Read three leaflets about promotions at mini markets.
Answer questions 1 to 4 based on the leaflets about promotions at mini markets (A to C)

Which mini market

1. opens every day? _____
2. has their own produce? _____
3. has easy parking? _____
4. offers discounts on Saturdays? _____

A. MKN Mini Market B. Save More Grocery C. Pay Less Super Store
• Opens daily from 8 • Opens daily • Open 24 hours daily
a.m. to 8 p.m. including public • Closed on public
• Fresh vegetables and holidays holidays
fruits from our farms • Opens from 11 a.m. • Online purchase is
• Closed on public to 10.30 p.m. available
holidays • Watch out for our • Free parking with a
• Home delivery monthly promotions minimum purchase
service is available • Free ice cream for of RM200
children below 10 • Ample parking space
years old • Look out for
weekend Flash Sales
with discounts
ranging from 20% to
40%

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Part 2
Read the email from a friend
Answer questions 5 to 9 based on the email

To [email protected]
From [email protected]
Subject Visit my place
Hi Samia,

Just a quick email to say that it sounds like a good idea. Saturday is better for me because
I’m meeting my parents on Sunday. So, if that’s still good for you, why don’t you come
here? Then you can see the new flat and all the work we’ve done on the kitchen since we
moved in. We can eat at home and go for a walk in the afternoon. It’s going to be so good
to catch up finally. I want to hear all about your new job.

Our address is 52, Charles road, but it’s a bit difficult to find because the house numbers
are really strange here. If you turn left at the post office and keep going past the big white
house on Charles Road, there’s a small side street behind it with the houses 50 – 56 in.
Don’t ask me why the side street doesn’t have a different name. But call me if you get lost
and I’ll come and get you.

Let me know if there’s anything you do or don’t like to eat. Really looking forward to
seeing you.

See you soon!

Gregor

5. Gregor has just moved to a new………

A. flat
B. condo
C. big white house

6. Samia had just got a ……

A. new place.
B. new occupation.
C. new promotion.

7. To go to Gregor’s house, one needs to……

A. turn left at the post office, then past a huge house.
B. turn left at the big house, after you past the post office.
C. turn left at the post office and it is in front of a big house.

8. What if Samia could not find Gregor’s house?

A. Gregor will go out and meet Samia.
B. Gregor will give Samia directions on the phone
C. Gregor will go out and fetch Samia if she calls for help.

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 9. The phrase, ‘Really looking forward to seeing you.” Means
A. Gregor dreads meeting Samia.
B. Gregor is happy to meet Samia
C. Gregor is excited to meet Samia.

Part 3
Read an extract from a novel.
Answer questions 10 to 14 based on the extract.
The child had asked for an egg again – it was the sight of a plate of fried eggs on the table in
readiness for Molly and Beng Beng that made her feel hungry and want an egg, but her
mother said NO angrily, and that was that. Molly had come into the kitchen then and had
suddenly shrieked. “You thief! Did you steal my eggs?’ before ascertaining that it was the
right number, and had at last gone out of the kitchen, carrying the plate of eggs with her. The
child had forgotten about wanting an egg when her mother came in, hot and perspiring from
her walk to the grocery shop down the road, and in her hand was a paper bag of six eggs.
She said to the child, “All these eggs are for you. I shall fry them and you can eat all of them.
I paid them with my own money so you need not be afraid to eat all of them!”

And she fried the eggs and she put them on a large plate. She made the child sit and eat them
where she could be seen by Molly. Molly’s mouth fell open, and her cunning small girl’s
eyes said, “I shall tell my mum that you have been stealing our eggs.”

She ran off, and true enough, first Aunt came into the kitchen two minutes later to investigate.
This was what the child’s mother wanted, and she said, in a shrilling voice with pride and
hurt. “These eggs I bought myself. Even a beggar’s child can sometimes afford to eat eggs!
And her lips quivered and her eyes filled with tears.

The child did not notice all this, being intent on her eggs. But soon she found it was too much
for her. She was beginning to feel sick and felt like vomiting. She turned to her mother and
said she couldn’t finish the eggs. Whereupon the mother flew into a temper and began
shouting, “Eat! Eat! You must finish all, or I will beat you! Do you know how much they
cost me?” It frightened the child to see her mother so angry. But she couldn’t understand it
at all, as to why her mother refused to give her one egg and then had made her eat six later!

A few days ago

She had a real doll. They had gone to the market, and the child had seen it from the roof of
an open-air stall selling all sorts of things. The mother had said, “Do you like it?” She paid
for it and the girl hugged the doll and would not let go off it. But now it was gone – broken
and destroyed by her mother. The child couldn’t understand it.

The morning after

While she was playing with it, Molly and Beng Heng had come along and demanded to see
it. She held the doll close to her chest.

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 10. Why did the child’s mother refuse to give her an egg?
A. The mother could not afford to buy an egg.
B. The mother did not want to be accused of stealing an egg.
C. The child wanted to have what Molly and Beng Beng were eating.

11. The mother assured the child that she could have all the eggs because
A. She bought the eggs with her own money.
B. The child had yearned for eggs.
C. The child loved to eat eggs.

12. Why did Molly want to tell her mother that the child had been stealing her eggs?
A. Molly wanted to eat more eggs.
B. Molly was jealous that the child had eggs to eat.
C. Molly wanted to get the child’s mother in trouble.

13. The child’s mother wanted First Aunt to check on her when she served the eggs to her
child because she wanted to
A. see First Aunt’s reaction
B. show off that she could buy six eggs
C. prove that she was able to buy eggs for her child

14. What will probably happen when Molly and Beng Beng demanded to see the doll?
A. All of them would play together.
B. They would snatch the doll from the child.
C. They would ask their mother to buy a similar doll.

Part 4
Read two reviews about a tourist attraction.
Answer questions 15 and 16 based on Review 1.
Review 1
The reopening of Hong Kong Disneyland after an extended COVID 19 closure is expected
to serve as a blueprint for Disney’s U.S. theme parks as they prepare to swing open their
gates in mid-July. The Hong Kong Disneyland theme park reopened on Thursday, June 18
with additional health and safety measures including face masks, temperature checks,
reduced attendance, social distancing and enhanced sanitisation. Rest assured as all things
are in place for a safe but fun Disneyland experience.

Hong Kong Disneyland offers a glimpse of the “new normal” Disneyland visitors can
expect from now on. Crowds were relatively light when Hong Kong Disneyland reopened
with reduced capacity and required advanced reservations. Disneyland fans went through
temperature screening tents set up to scan hundreds of visitors per minute. Entry queues

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displayed clear signs with “please maintain social distance” and “no standing please” in
many places around the park.

Once inside the park, visitors found more social distancing markers in attraction
queues and limits placed on the number of people allowed in shops and restaurants. Parades,
fireworks spectacular and some shows were suspended during the initial phase of reopening.
Up-close interactions with Disney characters were prohibited. Restaurants made digital
menus accessible via QR codes using the Hong Kong Disneyland mobile app. With all the
hassle of added safety procedures it has not stopped hardcore Disney fans from making a
beeline to the famous theme park to enjoy rides with significantly less queueing time in the
Covid 19 times

15. How does the reviewer feel about the ‘new normal’ in Hong Kong Disneyland?
A. He found the reduced capacity affects the Disney experience.
B. He was satisfied that all steps have been taken to ensure safety of visitors.
C. He pointed out that it was not good value for money because some shows were
cancelled.

16. How does the reviewer make his point?

A.
Described ‘new normal’ policies

Described basic safety measures.

Described added safety procedures

B.
Described basic safety measures.

Described added safety procedures

Described ‘new normal’ policies

C.
Described basic safety measures.

Described ‘new normal’ policies

Described added safety precautions

Described ‘new normal’ policies

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Answer questions 17 and 18 based on Review 2

Review 2
Hong Kong Disneyland is set to reopen its gates on Thursday, the second major Disney park
to resume operations after the coronavirus pandemic forced closures around the world.
Shanghai Disneyland and Disney’s Hong Kong park closed in January as China deal with
the deadly pandemic. Shanghai reopened May 11, the first Disney park to do so, with
restrictions and safety measures which have been adopted by the Hong Kong park.

During the initial reopening phase, the park would open with limited attendance. It
would also enforce social distancing requirements in queues, restaurants, attraction vehicles
and at other facilities throughout the park and will increase the frequency of sanitation and
disinfection in high-guest contact areas.

An explanatory video on the blog urged attendees to reserve their visit date online due
to the capacity control measures. The online reservation form also features a required health
declaration that certifies the health status on behalf of all reservation guests (including
statement of no fever, no respiratory systems). Visitors will have their temperature screened
upon arrival, while wearing masks is required.

Although it is expected that businesses go back to normal at some point, I am still

questioning if the decision for Hong Kong Disneyland to reopen is a rushed one and that
they should remain closed for a while longer while a vaccine or cure of some sort is invented
to combat the spread of Covid 19. In the mean time, as long as volume of visitors is
controlled, then the Disney magical spirit will continue to stay alive

17. Why does the writer mention the opening of Disneyland in Shanghai?
A. To be a point of reference for Disney’s ‘new normal’ safety opening procedure.
B. To verify that it is very safe for all businesses to reopen as long as conditions are
met
C. To compare Hong Kong Disneyland’s safety procedures with the ones
implemented there

18. How does this reviewer’s opinion differ from the previous reviewer?
A. He is not fully supportive of the reopening.
B. He is unsure that the theme park will do well after the reopening.
C. He thinks that more safety measures should be taken to stop the spread of the
virus.

Answer questions 19 and 20 based on Review 1 and Review 2.

19. Which of the following is true of both reviews?
A. Both reviews describe the new safety procedures in detail.
B. Both reviews suggest that it is not advisable to visit the theme parks yet.
C. Both reviews mention how the crowds are getting dangerously large at the parks.

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 20. The two reviews note that reopening the parks
A. Is not a good idea.
B. Will bring in a lot of profit.
C. Is a move that has already been made.

Part 5
Read an article about the benefits of gaming in education. Six sentences have been removed
from the article. Choose from sentences A to G the one which fits each gap (21 to 26). There
is one extra sentence which do not need here.
Games are entertaining and challenging, but they have a larger impact than most gamers
expect. 21 _________________. The good news is that despite what adults think, gaming can
be a highly productive activity which tests and develops a lot of transferable skills and
abilities. With its power to stimulate learning, gaming can be easily used to achieve
educational goals. This makes gaming a perfect tool for modern times as it is able to sustain
young people’s attention in learning via playing games. It also significantly increases their
attention span and motivates them to continue playing on to the next level and improve their
gaming results.
There are many reasons to believe that learning, entertainment and technology can work
well together for your self-improvement rather than being a waste of time. Adults who never
played a video game think that gaming leads to violent behaviour, lack of physical activities
and social skills, or in some cases, addiction. 22 _______________. There is a huge potential
in gaming that can transform it into a great tool for education and learning. These days most
young adults have already been playing games for at least a decade of their lives and they are
much better equip to face the challenges of the digital working world compared to their older
colleagues who are still trying to get comfortable with basic computer literacy.
23 _______________ In a world where technology plays a role in almost any aspect of
daily life, being able to do things digitally is an important new age skill. Video games have the
benefit of getting players accustomed to the digital world in an entertaining way, where
learning happens naturally.
Next, gaming improves problem-solving, critical thinking skills and creativity. A video
game requires you to make smart decisions quickly in highly creative ways. To advance in a
game, you must be able to use logic and strategic-thinking to solve problems quickly.
24 _______________ This has led to many educators investing time and money into
developing educational apps that have a gaming framework in order to trick students into
staying motivated to complete the game and henceforth, complete their learning of each given
unit.
Finally, gaming improves attention and memory capacity. Education is directly related
to the ability to remember and memorise. 25 ______________ One of the greatest things about
gaming is that by putting players in a variety of circumstances, it forces students to remain
constantly alert and focused, thus gradually improving their attention span and memory skills.

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 In short, video games are fun and it can be a brilliant educational platform. The ability
to attract and maintain a person’s attention for a long can be easily put to good use by
combining gaming with educational goals. 26 _______________.

A. The reality couldn’t be further from the truth.

B. Do you love gaming and spend hours daily playing your favourite games?
C. The sooner you react with a smart solution, the better you will perform in the game.
D. The top benefit of gaming in education is gaming improves digital literacy and
technical skills.
E. Gaming can improve a student’s academic performance because it provides them
with content knowledge.
F. Most students feel overwhelmed with the amount of information on all sorts of
different subjects coming their way.
G. The challenge now and in the near future is to convince the educators to invest
more in gaming for educational purposes.

Part 6
Read an article on a type of food and beverage outlet known as kopitiam. Answer questions
27 to33.
1 A kopitiam is a traditional breakfast and coffee shop found mostly in Malaysia,
Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia and southern Thailand and it is patronized for meals
and beverages. In Malaysia and Singapore, kopitiams are found almost everywhere.
Kopi means coffee in Bahasa Melayu and tiam means shop in Hokkien Chinese
dialect. It is usually run by the owner, who sells coffee, tea, soft drinks and other 5
beverages, as well as breakfast items like kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs and snacks.
The term kopitiam in Malaysia usually refers specifically to Malaysia Chinese coffee
shops. ‘Coffee shop talk’ is a phrase used to describe gossip because kopitiams are
a place where groups of workers or senior citizens tend to linger over cups of coffee,
and exchange news and comments on various topics including national politics, 10
office politics, TV dramas, sports and food.

2 The traditional kopitiams where the elderly generation can be seen meeting up
for a chat are phasing out. Recently, a new breed of modern kopitiams have sprung
up to recapture the good old days and are quickly gaining recognition. The popularity
of the old-fashioned outlets, along with society’s obsession with nostalgia and 15
increasing affluence, has led to the revival of these pseudo-kopitiams. They are
reminiscent of the old kopitiams and are usually built in a more modern, hygienic
setting such as shopping mall rather than in a traditional shophouse, and they mainly
cater to young adults.

3 This trend was driven by the need to transform old coffee shops in order to 20
keep up with the changing times. The modern kopitiam has adapted to the modern
environment with free Wi-Fi services and air-conditioned areas. The overall design,
furniture and lightings are also well-coordinated to achieve the bed ambience in

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 order to create nostalgic kopitiams. Diners can then relax in a cosy, informal
atmosphere similar to the original kopitiams. 25

4 The younger generation visits these modern kopitiams not only to enjoy a cup
of aromatic and delicious coffee, but also to relax and spend time with friends and
family. Modern kopitiams have become a place for business and discussions or
meeting points. Sales agents meet their clients there to close deals. College students
meet up there to discuss their assignments and browse the Internet. Couples meet up 30
there to have a decent date. Colleagues gather there after office hours for some light-
hearted moments after a stressful day at work. Modern Kopitiams are no longer just
a place for satiating hungry appetites, they are also a venue for social and business
purposes. Consequently, it is not surprising that this new role of kopitiams has
intensified their growth in the economic sector. 35

5 To offer a true kopitiams experience, modern kopitiams mostly sell authentic

local coffee brews, as well as charcoal-grill toast served with butter, kaya and soft-
boiled eggs. These are also a variety of other dishes, including sandwiches local and
colonial favourites, finger food and desserts. Besides a variety of specially brewed
coffee and tea, there are also fruit juices, ice-blended drinks and smoothies to appeal 40
to the younger crowd. This large variety of food gives customers plenty of choices
to savour, and it ensures that there is something for everyone. Some kopitiams even
have extended menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Traditional dishes from
different ethnic origins are usually available at kopitiams so that people from
different ethnic backgrounds with different dietary habits can dine in a common 45
place. Additionally, to tap into the sizeable Muslim market, these kopitiams usually
serve food that is halal, unlike the traditional shophouse kopitiams.

6 Modern kopitiams place a particular emphasis on friendly and efficient

services as one of their crowd attractions. Good service with a modern, comfortable
ambience enhances the traditional coffee and toast experience. Modern kopitiams 50
provide uniforms to their waiters to create a professional look for their brand image.
Trainings and briefings are given from time to time to ensure quality service. The
waiters take orders and serve the meals promptly. It has been found that the younger
generation has the tendency to revisit a particular brand of modern kopitiam if they
fancy the ambience and enjoy the friendliness of the staff who serve them. 55

7 The growing number of kopitiam outlets around the Klang Valley reminds
Malaysians of their roots, and allows them to taste old favourites done with a new
twist. Today, there are no less than 100 modern kopitiam chains and cafes operating
in various parts of Malaysia. They are a part of the Malaysian culture, as well as
away of life. Undoubtedly, kopitiams will keep evolving to suit the tastes and needs 60
of the upcoming generations in order to ensure their survival.
(Adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Kopi_tiam )

27. In paragraph 1, the writer’s main intention is to highlight the

A. types of food sold in kopitiams
B. origins and purpose of traditional kopitiams
C. activities that draw people to meet up at kopitiams

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 D. reasons why café owners continue to set up kopitiams today

28. What does the phrase phasing out (line 13) refer to?
A. The decline of the older generation
B. The emergence of modern kopitiams
C. The popularity of traditional kopitiams
D. The decreasing number of kopitiams found in malls

29. Which of the following is found in both the old and new kopitiams?
A. Air conditioning C. A Wi-Fi connection
B. Matching furniture D. A relaxing atmosphere

30. The following are activities that people do in modern kopitiams except
A. doing online research C. buying advertising space
B. checking social media D. conducting business deals

31. In paragraph 5, what is the main point made by the writer?

A. Modern kopitiams cater to the needs of all their customers.
B. The most popular food in modern kopitiams is the traditional fare.
C. Modern kopitiams are very popular among Muslims as they serve halal food.
D. The food and drinks in modern kopitiams are just as authentic as those of
traditional kopitiams.

32. The writer mentions the waiters to support the idea that
A. excellent service attracts more customers
B. prompt service can be more important than the menu
C. professional-looking uniforms can attract the younger generation
D. a comfortable ambience can enhance a social get-together experience

33. Which of the following best summarizes the text?

A. The decline of traditional kopitiams has been exaggerated
B. Kopitiams have evolved to meet the needs of younger Malaysians.
C. Modern kopitiams are causing traditional kopitiams decline in popularity.
D. It is the responsibility of all Malaysians to reserve traditional Kopitiams as a
Malaysian way of life.

Part 7
Read an article on learning in context. Answer questions 34 to 40 based on the
article.

1 During the last two decades, second language researches have uncovered
some critical ingredients of language learning. They have discovered, for
example, that when children or adults are not forced to begin speaking the
new language immediately, they typically go through a silent period, which
lasts from a few weeks to several months. This comprehension period 5
appears to accelerate learning to speak. Most second language courses, on

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 the other hand, require students to produce and practise sentences in the new
language from the first day of class. Apparently, it is better to wait awhile.

2 It also appears that the most beneficial language environment is one 10

where language is used naturally for communication. While some aspects
of language may need conscious study, the acquisition of the basics of a
language is best accomplished in contexts where the learner is focussed on
understanding or expressing an idea, message or other thought in the new
language. Concrete “here-and-now” topics are essential for language 15
acquisition. Parroting activities, including most memorised dialogues and
mechanical drills, appear to do little to encourage the development of fluent
conversational skills.

3 Sometimes, however, even when teachers provide natural language

environments and time for silent period, some students still may not learn 20
what is presented in a lesson. Other times, students may even correctly use
structures the teacher did not teach. Researches now hypothesise that several
internal factors are responsible for these unexpected reactions.

4 When a student is exposed to a new language, the first internal hurdles

are posed by the individual’s emotional state and motivations. We have 25
learned that language learners, consciously or unconsciously, select only
certain types of people as models worth emulating. For example, a person
who thinks American English is gauche will probably not learn as much
English from Americans as a person who thinks American English is the
best type of English to know in the modern world. Other filtering sources 30
are the individual’s anxiety levels, peer identification, and general
motivation to learn the language. Together, they make up what we have
called the “Affective Filter”, or simply “filter”. The filter acts to control
entry to further mental processing.

5 Once incoming language has passed through the filter, it reaches two 35
other processors: the “Organiser”, and the “Monitor”. As the mind begins to
take in some of the second language, it organises it in a fashion which results
in the common order in which the grammatical structures are learned, in the
systematic errors that are made, and in the interim constructions learners
use. This organisation does not necessarily reflect the organisation of the 40
teaching curriculum and it tends to be similar for most second language
learners no matter what their first language is.

6 Monitoring, the third internal process, is a kind of self-editing in

which persons who are very concerned about linguistic appearances use
conscious rules to produce sentences. People who have a high desire to 45
communicate and who are not embarrassed by making mistakes use the
monitor less than those who are more self-conscious.

7 These three processors are affected by learner’s personality traits and

age, which inhibit or enhance their activity. For example, a learner with an
outgoing personality may filter out less language than one who is less 50

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 confident, or an adult may organise more of the language at once than a
young child.

8 Perhaps the most surprising finding in second language acquisition

research concerns the errors second language learners make. For several 55
decades, linguists and teachers assumed that most second language learners’
errors resulted from differences between the first and second languages.
This was the basis of the long-popular contrastive analysis theory. Now
researchers have learned that the first language has a far smaller effect on
second language syntax than previously thought. Studies show, for example 60
that only 5% of the grammatical errors children make and at most 20% of
the ones adults make can be traced to crossover from the first language.
Learners’ first languages are no longer believed to interfere with their
attempts to acquire second language grammar.

9 Another surprising finding was that correcting students’ grammatical 65

errors seems to produce little improvement. Correlation may of course serve
other important purposes such as helping students and their parents feel that
the teacher is earning her pay or providing a basis for a grade. Research
suggests, however that teachers need not bring every error to the attention
of the learner for fear the error will become a habit.

34. Which of the statement below explains the main idea in paragraph 1?
A. Students need motivation to speak and practice.
B. Silent period will only hinder students learning progress.
C. Students ought to be given time before asking them to speak.
D. We should encourage students to practise speaking as early as possible.

35. Learning in context is best as ………

A. language is used naturally.
B. it provides the here-and-now.
C. it provides topics for drilling.
D. students will be able to understand better.

36. How many internal processors are there?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. No limit

37. According to the article, the following are internal factors that will decide how well
students learn a new language except ……..
A. their personality C. their anxiety levels
B. their intelligence D. the worry of how others will perceive them

38. Correcting students’ grammatical errors

A. will make them satisfied.

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 B. will help them learn faster.
C. will not make much changes.
D. will help them understand better.

39. Monitoring the third internal filters help

A. learners to be less shy
B. learners to be more confident
C. learners to learn the language faster
D. learners to check on their own language

40. Which of the following best summarises the text?

A. It is difficult to learn a new language.
B. Learning a second language needs good classroom teaching
C. Cognitive ability is the most important aspect in language learning.
D. There is an internal system that guide learners in their language acquisition.

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