understanding signs & short texts in everyday situations
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Understanding Signs and Short Texts
By : ABIDAH BT SARAJUL HAQ
ENGLISH LANGUAGE MASTER TEACHER,SEKOLAH TUANKU ABDUL RAHMAN , IPOH
Examination Tips
In this section of the PMR English Language paper, students are given 10 questions to
answer. Students are to search for information based on a selection of graphics and shorttexts from the list below :
Schedule Short Text
Poster
Message
Notice
Advertisement
Cartoon Strip
Dialogue
Pie Chart
Bar Graph
Label Picture
Symbols
Announcements
1. Read and understand the graphics ,signs or short texts carefully.
2. Focus on thedetails for example the heading or title , data and the small print
given in the signs and short texts.3. Use your previous knowledge to identify and recall signs , notices or symbols that
you have seen before.
4. Read the question again to note down the requirement of the question.
5. Lookat all the given options carefully .6. Eliminate the options which are totally wrong by crossing them out before
choosing the BEST answer.
7. Move on to the next question when you are in difficulty of getting an answer.This will save time.
8. Come backto the question again later.
9. CheckALL answers before going on to the next part of the question paper.
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PMR PRACTICE
1. The sign tells us
A not to make a u turnB not to turn left
C to turn left carefully
D to slow down when turning left
CAUTION
FLOOR SLIPPERY
WHEN WET
2. Which of the statements below describes the sign
A Do not walk when the floor is wet
B Do not wear slippers on the wet floorC Be careful when the floor is wet
D Be careful when wearing slippers
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PARK AT YOUR OWN RISK
3. According to the sign above , who will be responsible for the car ?
A The management
B The authorities
C The insurance person
D The car owner
Baby on board
4 . When you see the sign above , what will you probably do?
A. Help the mother to board the baby in a bus
B . Find the missing baby who have been taken to board a bus
C. Be cautious when you are behind the car with the baby
D. Be polite to smile at the baby on board
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INTER ASIA COMPANYis
pleased to announce the opening of ourGopeng office
on17 th February 2009
atNo. 111 & 112 , Jalan Dua
31600 Gopeng, Perak
5. From the notice above , we know that Inter Asia Company
A has a branch in Gopeng
B will be opening its branch in GopengC has two main offices in Gopeng
D has reopened a branch recently in Gopeng
Want to know thesecret of e- business ?
visit www.businessnet .com.my
6. Based on the advertisement above , how would one find more information on doing
business ?
A By contacting the secretary
B By visiting the main officeC By writing a letter
D By accessing the website
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7. Which of the following statements is true ?
A Scholarships are offered for medical courses only
B Scholarships are offered to medical students in the college
C Scholarships are available at Mynosh Medical UniversityD Scholarships are available in May and June
8. Based on the horoscope above , why must you stay at home ?
A To wait for a call from a close friend
B To avoid any surprises
C To prevent any unexpected happening
D To listen to some advice
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SCHOLARSHIPS
for Medical Degree & Pre-
Studies at Mynosh Medical University, India
May / June 2009 intake
HOROSCOPEScorpio Oct 23 Nov 20
You will be in for a bigsurprise today. Stay home to
avoid any unfortunateincident . A close friend will
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IXORA HEIGHTS
a residential area, strategically locatednear Johor Bahru. Easily accessible to thehighway and shopping outlets.
Call Mdm. Ash at 0193446788for details during office hours
9. From the advertisement above, which of the following
statements is correct ?
A Ixora Heights has the LRT facilityB Ixora Heights is close to the city
C The residential area is located in Johor bahru
D The residential area is easily accessible by railways
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To avoid mosquito bites :
1. wear clothes that cover as muchskin as possible
2. use mosquito repellents onexposed skin
3. use mosquito nets to protectbabies, old and sick people
4. use mosquito coils and insecticidevapourisers during the night
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10. From the notice above , what must you NOT do to stay away from mosquito bites ?
A wear tight - fitting clothes
B apply mosquito repellents on the body onlyC sleep in a mosquito net
D use insecticidevapourisers CopyrightreservedASH/STAR/09
ANSWERS1B 2C 3D 4C 5 B 6 D 7A 8C 9B 10B
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