Quiz on Post-SPM Options

Why would some students feel lost after the SPM exams are over ?

• They lack practical skills.

• They do not have a clear goal to work towards.

• They are tired of studying.

• They are overconfident about their abilities.

How do practical skills help SPM-leavers looking for jobs ?

• Practical skills are not useful in the job market.

• Practical skills hinder job opportunities.

• Having practical skills makes it easier for them to find better paying jobs.

• Practical skills only benefit those with a degree.

How do most of the Form Five students feel about stopping their studies after their SPM ?

• Most of them want to travel the world.

• Most of them are unsure about their future.

• Most of them are eager to start working immediately.

• Most of them feel that they'd rather continue with their studies.

Why do some students prefer twinning programs to a tertiary education in a local university ?

• Local universities offer better education.

• Twinning programs are more expensive.

• Local universities have better facilities.

• They can study for a degree as they like, and complete it in a shorter time.

Give two ways in which students can get a degree without going through STPM.

• They can directly apply to overseas universities.

• They can only get a degree through STPM.

• They can join the Matriculation or Diploma program in a local university after SPM.

• They can join a twinning program after SPM and get a degree from a foreign university.

Why do most students do badly in STPM ?

• Students are not allowed to prepare for the exams.

• Students are not interested in studying.

• STPM exams are too easy.

• They used the wrong method of studying for the STPM exams.

According to the passage, why is STPM worth taking ? Give two reasons to support your answer.

• STPM equips a person with the necessary knowledge and skills for his future use.

• It gives one a comprehensive academic groundwork for tertiary education.

• It trains one to think critically and thus be better equipped for working life.

• STPM is not worth taking as it is too difficult.

You are given four ______ to choose from : A, B, C and D.

• options

• answers

• selections

• choices

The ______ of oil palm fruits must be done as soon as the fruits are harvested to prevent them from turning bad.

• processing

• harvesting

• cultivation

• packaging

The old man who was knocked down by a lorry is in a ______ condition, and may die if he does not respond to the treatment given.

• critical

• stable

• mild

• severe