General English 2
Paper 1
Sample Paper 1
Duration: 2 hour 30 minutes

PART 1 – READING

[30 MARKS]

1. You are going to read about an organised holiday in Malaysia. For questions 1-15, choose from the options (A-E). Some of the options may be chosen more than once.
When more than one answer is required, these may be given in any order. There is an example at the beginning (0)
[14 marks]

To which days the following refer to?
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You can see the tea making process.
There’s a view over the neighbouring country to enjoy.

1

The train will take you up to a wonderful view.

2

You can camp if you want to.

3

Start the day with some fruit.

4

Home cooking is on offer.

5

The walks are wonderful, but not easy.

6

You can really appreciate wildlife.

7

Take an evening walk through traffic-free streets.

D

8

You can escape from the heat.

9

10

It’s small enough for you to see it all in one day.

11

Take your time to get used to the climate.

12

You can learn something about the background of Malaysia.

13

If you’re short of time, just take a short walk.

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General English 2 Sample Paper 1

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MALAYSIAN Experience
A

DAY 1-3

KUALA LUMPUR
If you are staying in Chinatown then getting around is easy- just walk. The National Museum is a good introduction to Malay history, art and culture.
Save some energy for a late night stroll around one of the busy night markets. Jalan Petaling is full of market traders who sell everything. The road is shut off to traffic at night and tables and chairs are set up outside restaurants. This is the best place to people-watch and enjoy
Chinese food and a cold drink.
B

DAY 4 & 5

GEORGETOWN
Hire a trishaw (bicycle rickshaw) to get around- it’s the best and cheapest way. Visit some of the Buddhist temples, particularly the Temple of the