Form 3 - Reading Test

Read the short passage below and answer the question.

Kota Kinabalu : a city by the sea in Malaysia, surrounded by mountains.

With colourful markets and beautiful sunsets, it's a place where you can

explore the city and enjoy the nature of Borneo.

Which of the following best describes Kota Kinabalu?

• A city with old historical buildings and no sea around.

• A city by the sea with colourful markets and mountains.

• A city with special buildings and unique architecture.

• A city on a mountain with a lot of tall buildings.

The Four Well-known Authors in Literature

There are four well-known authors who have left a great mark on literature.

Jane Austen, the English novelist from the 19th century, wrote about love and

society in books like "Pride and Prejudice." Mark Twain, an American

humorist, gave us classics such as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Gabriel

Garcia Marquez, a Colombian novelist, enchanted readers with magical

realism in "One Hundred Years of Solitude." and J.K. Rowling, a contemporary

British author, is renowned for the magical world of “Harry Potter.”

Based on the passage above, who among the following authors is known for

writing about love and society?

• Mark Twain

• J.K. Rowling

• Jane Austen

• Gabriel Garcia

Read the passage below and answer accordingly.

Azimah and Azirah have been friends for many years. For Azirah’s birthday,

Azimah had gifted her a novel as she is a huge bookworm. Unfortunately, Azirah

could not finish the book as the story had spooked her and made her very panicky

at night.

Based on the passage above, what genre is the novel that Azimah had given

Azirah?

• Msytery

• Romance

• Comedy

• Horror

What tactic do retailers use to encourage impulse buying?

• Discount offers at the checkout counter

• Placing items near the checkout counter

• Advertising on the store walls

• Having a loyalty program

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Comprehending a text

Fill in the blank (Paragraph 1, Line 5) with the word that corresponds to the definition provided below.

"possession of advanced knowledge and skill in a specific field or subject"

Read the text below and study the picture.

"Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch some water. There was, however, no water except for sweat running down their face."

What do you think is happening?

• There is an ice cream and water shortage across the world.

• The world is experiencing the effects of global warming.

• The Earth is dying and it needs saving by humans.

• Humans are in desperate need of water and cold desserts.

Fill in the blank (Paragraph 1, Line 5) with the word that corresponds to the definition provided below.

"possession of advanced knowledge and skill in a specific field or subject"

Fill in the blank (Paragraph 3, Line 4) with the appropriate verb.

How do we avoid shopping impulsively?

What tactic do retailers use to encourage impulse buying?