“Despite the heavy rain, more than 500 runners finished the charity race, raising over $20 000 for the children’s hospital.” What does “despite” show in this sentence?
AThe money was raised because of the rain.
BThe runners finished even though the weather was bad.
CThe runners were paid to run in the rain.
DThe heavy rain caused the race to be cancelled.
2.Kefahaman bacaan (peperiksaan kemasukan)Sukar
The author writes: “Fluoride in drinking water has been linked to fewer cavities in many studies. However, the amount must be carefully controlled, because too much can stain children’s teeth.” Which statement would the author most likely agree with?
AThe more fluoride, the better.
BFluoride is helpful in the right amount.
CFluoride has no effect on teeth.
DFluoride should be banned completely.
3.Tatabahasa & penggunaan bahasa Inggeris (peperiksaan kemasukan)Sederhana
Which phrase uses a hyphen correctly in a compound adjective with a number?
Aa three day-course
Ba three-day course
Ca three days-course
Da three-days course
4.Tatabahasa & penggunaan bahasa Inggeris (peperiksaan kemasukan)Sukar
Which sentence uses dashes correctly to set off an interruption?
AThe results all three of them were — normal.
BThe results — all three of them — were normal.
CThe results all three — of them were normal.
DThe — results all three of them were normal.
5.Kosa kata penjagaan kesihatan (peperiksaan kemasukan)Sederhana
Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Aspirin is contraindicated in children with viral infections.”
ARequired by law
BGiven in double doses for faster results
CNot advised because it may cause harm
DStrongly recommended
6.Kosa kata penjagaan kesihatan (peperiksaan kemasukan)Sukar
What does the term bronchiectasis mean?
APermanent widening of the airways
BInflammation of the airways
CRemoval of an airway
DNarrowing of the airways during an asthma attack
3Larutan
1.Kefahaman bacaan (peperiksaan kemasukan)
Jawapan: B · The runners finished even though the weather was bad.
Mengapa ini jawapannya
“Despite” shows something happened even though there was an obstacle, here the heavy rain.
Jawapan
B · The runners finished even though the weather was bad.
2.Kefahaman bacaan (peperiksaan kemasukan)
Jawapan: B · Fluoride is helpful in the right amount.
Mengapa ini jawapannya
The author supports fluoride’s benefits but stresses careful control of the dose.
Jawapan
B · Fluoride is helpful in the right amount.
3.Tatabahasa & penggunaan bahasa Inggeris (peperiksaan kemasukan)
Jawapan: B · a three-day course
Mengapa ini jawapannya
A number + unit placed before a noun is hyphenated, and the unit stays singular: a three-day course, a ten-year-old child.
Jawapan
B · a three-day course
4.Tatabahasa & penggunaan bahasa Inggeris (peperiksaan kemasukan)
Jawapan: B · The results — all three of them — were normal.
Mengapa ini jawapannya
A pair of dashes sets off an interrupting phrase, just like a pair of commas but with more emphasis. The sentence still works if the phrase is removed.
Jawapan
B · The results — all three of them — were normal.
5.Kosa kata penjagaan kesihatan (peperiksaan kemasukan)
Jawapan: C · Not advised because it may cause harm
Mengapa ini jawapannya
A treatment is contraindicated when a condition makes it unsafe to use.
Jawapan
C · Not advised because it may cause harm
6.Kosa kata penjagaan kesihatan (peperiksaan kemasukan)
Jawapan: A · Permanent widening of the airways
Mengapa ini jawapannya
Bronchiectasis is permanent, abnormal widening of the bronchi, which causes mucus to build up.