Conversation

1)- Do not look down. Establish eye contact with the examiner. 

 

2)-Listen carefully to the question asked. Respond relevantly and appropriately.

3) 

-Speak in complete sentences. Do not use slang.

4) 

- Do not stop at “Yes” or “No” in your answers. Elaborate on your responses without prompting from the examiners. 

 

- Smile and show interest. Respond enthusiastically.

  “Yes, I would love to…    In fact, I have just… … …”

 

- Do not  shrug your shoulders or give “I don’t know” answers. 

 

- When in doubt, do not say “Hah?” or “What?”

 

- Use dialogue fillers such as “Hmmm…”, “Well…”, “Uh-huh…” when you need time to process your thoughts.

 

- Share real-life experiences or stories with the examiners to enhance your responses.

 

 - Draw ideas from the picture stimulus to help you 

   elaborate on your points.

 

- If you are given a topic you know nothing about, do not 

  panic. Think of how you can talk around the topic.

      “No, I have not been to the cinema in the past one year 

      but I have seen a very good film in school… …”

 

REMEMBER…

GREET THE EXAMINERS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EXAMINATION. THANK THE EXAMINERS BEFORE YOU TAKE LEAVE OF THEM.

 

 

 

Reading Aloud

• 1)Read the text through silently to determine what the text type is and what the subject is about.    
• For stories, read expressively.    
• For expositions, read in an authoritative voice.
•   For advertisements, read in a light-hearted and engaging manner. 
• Read aloud to yourself at least four times before the actual task. This helps to reduce word recognition error and increases expression and fluency.   

  Bring your voice down at the end of a sentence. Keep your voice up when there is a question mark.

  
  

  Make sure you are comfortable before you begin to read.  

  Place the text on the table or hold it up.

  
  

  Read loud enough for the examiners to hear you.

  
  

  Read fluently, with appropriate pauses and without hesitations.

  
  

  If you trip over a word, just read it again. Stay calm.

  For words you cannot pronounce, settle on one 

  pronunciation and stick to it.
  

  Do not point at the words with your finger as you 

  read. Word by word reading kills the meaning sense from the text.

  If you need to keep track of what you have read, place

  your finger at the edge of the paper and move it down the page.

   

Textbook Reviews

REVIEW H

1. 0.05
2. 2.57
3. 115.55
4. 10
5. 1/2
6.  a) 51.5    b)34
7. 3.1 litres
8. $180
9. 3369.6cm3
10. 00 25 Wednesday
11. (2x+4) pencils
12. (4-d)/7 cm
13. Area- 54 cm2    Perimeter - 50cm
14. 2cm
15. 51.25cm2
16. 22 20 or 10:20p.m
17. a) March   b) 20 motorcycles
18. 8
19. 57.72
20. $4
21. 8700m
22. a) $1.55   b) $13.91
23. $200
24. 14 women
25. 6: 9: 5
26. $180
27. 60 pupils
28. 19440 cm3
29. 91 chairs
30. 276 coins
31. 4 min
32. 70km/h
33. 15 min or 1/4h
34. 64km/h
35. 110 degrees
36. 30 degrees
37. W
38. 7.5min
39. 5h
40. 30 min
41. a) $2037.50    b) $950
42. 288 muffins

REVIEW I

1. 3892
2. a) 4   b) 5
3. ai) 32cm   aii) 5m   bi) 8cm   bii) 1.25m
4. 28 books
5. 0.039
6. (4y-7)cm
7. 3/7
8. 154cm2
9. 15 litres
10. 128 degrees
11. $5.36
12. 7cm
13. 30km/h
14. 10.15a.m
15. 1.42m
16. 768 crates
17. $91
18. 60 revolutions
19. $12n
20. 135 degrees
21. 30 members
22. 200 chinese books
23. $13.55
24. 12 girls
25. a) 2412.7cm2   b) 201.1cm
26. 157cm2
27. 20 children
28. $2175
29. 1p.m
30. 5 rounds

Conquer Maths

SAMPLE EXAMINATION PAPER 1 - Booklet A

1. 4
2. 4
3. 3
4. 2
5. 3
6. 1
7. 3
8. 1
9. 4
10. 2
11. 4
12. 2
13. 3
14. 1
15. 3
16. $72
17. 5/14
18. 48
19. 1000
20. 1h 45min
21. 50 
22. 210 days
23. 7km
24. 62 degrees
25. 45
26. 9
27. 40
28. 15/8
29. 2.5
30. 48

PAPER TWO

1. 126 cm2
2. 19 degrees
3. S20d/17
4. discuss in class
5. $80
6. $270
7. 310 degrees
8. 400cm2
9. $3400
10. a) 62 degrees    b) 17 degrees
11. $2050
12. 72
13. $120
14. 12h
15. 24min
16. 314cm2
17. 140
18. a) 66    b) 1275   c) 10201

SAMPLE EXAMINATION PAPER 2- Booklet A

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 1
5. 4
6. 3
7. 2
8. 3
9. 2
10. 2
11. 1
12. 4
13. 2
14. 2
15. 3
16. 1 1/4
17. 1440
18. 144
19. 1264
20. 1/2
21. 8.25a.m
22. D
23. Discuss in class
24. 649
25. 96
26. 70 degrees
27. 40 cents
28. 11
29. 540
30. $110

Booklet B

1. 80-w
2. $15
3. a) 20 degrees    b) 160 degrees
4. 12cm3
5. 38
6. 11/15
7. 80cm2
8. $120
9. 81cm2
10. 4 years old
11. 150 pieces
12. 30 min
13. $3000
14. $240
15. a) 99cm   b) 237cm2
16. 18
17. 30
18. a) 110   b) 2550   c) Figure 24

Maths Papers

Please mark and do corrections for careless mistakes. I will go through the questions you do not know how to do. :) You can post the questions that you need help in under comments but you have to state the Paper/exercise.

RVPS PRELIMS 2010

1. 2
2. 2
3. 3
4. 3
5. 3
6. 4
7. 2
8. 1
9. 3
10. 1
11. 4
12. 2
13. 1
14. 2
15. 3
16. 3
17. 20 000
18. 1/64
19. 3.08
20. 26
21. 25
22. 8.50
23. $300
24. Park
25. 25:16
26. 29.2
27. 117
28. 10km/h
29. 200
30. 352

Paper 2

1.  24
2. 680
3. 75
4. 37.5
5. $78
6. 560
7. 175g
8. $500
9. 205
10. 115
11. a) $3200    b) 1/16    c)$800
12. a) 142 degrees     bi) AECD   bii) 70 degrees
13. 3.9cm2
14. $560
15. a) 40cm          b) 25cm
16. 11 3/5 min
17. 3h 20min or 3 1/3h
18. vanilla sweets: 72     chocolate sweets: 138

PRACTICE PAPER FIVE

1. 2
2. 4
3. 2
4. 4
5. 3
6. 1
7. 3
8. 3
9. 2
10. 2
11. 1
12. 3
13. 4
14. 4
15. 1
16. 10.1, 7.62, 7.399, 1.998
17. 971499
18. 84
19. 8
20. 50
21. Lai Leng
22. 18
23. 225
24. 74
25. 80
26. 36
27. We will discuss in class
28. 135
29. 75
30. 1.60

Paper Two

1. 105
2. 81
3. 18 years old
4. 5.50
5. 46
6. b) 70/ 71/ 69 degrees
7. 2
8. 48
9. a) $(8m-8)     b) 37
10. 232cm2
11. 9.45cm
12. a) 36 degrees      b) 144 degrees
13. 3p.m.
14. 4068
15. 18
16. a) 42     b) 45
17. 270
18. a) 224.50cm      b) 30pi cm2

SA1_2011_PRACTICE 2

1. 2
2. 2
3. 1
4. 3
5. 1
6. 4
7. 2
8. 3
9. 4
10. 4
11. 3
12. 3
13. 4
14. 2
15. 3
16. 97
17. 40
18. 5:9
19. 77.4
20. 0.006
21. 4
22. 169 degrees
23. 3:10
24. 38.5
25. 50.24
26. 2.73
27. 214
28. 36
29. 25
30. A, B, C, D

PAPER 2

1. 75 DEGREES
2. 2
3. $336
4. 12kg
5. $588.928
6. 223.8cm2
7. 5
8. 5/8
9. 300
10. $49
11. 315
12. a) 40litres   b) 3litres/min
13. 15%
14. a) 276cm    b) 760cm2
15. a) 42.25cm2   b) 1/7
16. 210
17. 2240cm2
18. a) 5cm    b) 84cm

PRACTICE PAPER 7 - CH/SA1'11

1. 1
2. 4
3. 3
4. 4
5. 4
6. 1
7. 1
8. 3
9. 2
10. 1
11. 3
12. 3
13. 2
14. 2
15. 4
16. 3.86
17. 13a+6
18. 0.085
19. Southeast
20. 18
21. 5/12
22. 254
23. Circle shape
24. 135
25. 16/25
26. 6
27. 21 degrees
28. 2/5
29. 5y
30. 30%

PAPER 2

1. $2000
2. $5p
3. 8
4. 3 correct
5. 200
6. 9.2/ 9.3/ 9.4 cm
7. 224
8. 303 degrees
9. 208
10. a) 39    b) 1.8
11. 24 cm2
12. $148
13. a) 36    b) 221
14. $480
15. $153
16. $0.80
17. 96
18. $538

PRACTICE PAPER 7 - NH/SA2'2010

1. 2
2. 1
3. 2
4. 1
5. 1
6. 3
7. 3
8. 2
9. 4
10. 3
11. 3
12. 3
13. 4
14. 2
15. 1
16. 48
17. 12:5
18. 25
19. 5 1/25
20. 5/12
21. 2h35min
22. 12 min
23. 1:1
24. 19 cm3
25. discuss in class
26. discuss in class
27. 120
28. 22.5 cm2
29. 35 cm
30. 125%

PAPER 2

1. 42
2. 90cm2
3. 312cm2
4. 5cm
5. 1 1/3h
6. a) 30    b) 20, 420
7. 2/5
8. a) 38degrees   b) 52 degrees
9. $48
10. 4.05 litres
11. 120degrees
12. 32
13. 1456cm2
14. a) $75    b) $2000
15. a) $13.10    b) $47.16
16. a) 33 1/3%    b) 96cm2
17. 1280cm3
18. a) 60km/h    b) 4.5h

English Papers (MCQs answers)

RVPS PRELIMS 2010

1. 4
2. 3
3. 2
4. 3
5. 2
6. 4
7. 1
8. 3
9. 2
10. 4
11. 1
12. 1
13. 2
14. 1
15. 1
16. 3
17. 2
18. 2
19. 1
20. 2
21. 3
22. 2
23. 2
24. 2
25. 1
26. 3
27. 4
28. 3
29. 2
30. 4
31. F
32. C
33. L
34. K
35. P
36. M
37. G
38. J
39. Q
40. D
41. remembered
42. than
43. modern
44. restaurants
45. that
46. government
47. across
48. the 
49. too
50. suspicion
51. berthed/called/anchored
52. away
53. ears
54. at
55. something/ anything
56. along/down
57. city/town
58. meeting
59. returned
60. waited
61. journey/voyage
62. passengers
63. gangway
64. found/caught
65. discern/gauge/ascertain

PRACTICE PAPER FOUR

1. 4 
2. 3
3. 4
4. 1
5. 3
6. 4
7. 4
8. 1
9. 2
10. 3
11. 4
12. 1
13. 1
14. 4
15. 3
16. 2
17. 3
18. 1
19. 3
20. 3
21. 1
22. 1
23. 4
24. 2
25. 2
26. 3
27. 4
28. 3
29. 2
30. 1
31. B
32. E
33. C
34. P
35. K
36. M
37. A
38. H
39. N
40. J
41. went
42. cushion
43. for 
44. noticeable
45. awe
46. banquet
47. since
48. throw
49. imported
50. doing
51. invented
52. use
53. member
54. problem
55. without
56. works
57. proud c
58. children/ child/ kid/kids/baby/babies
59. still
60. forever
61. Now/Today/Nowadays
62. shapes
63. most
64. find/see/spot/have
65. screen/desktop

PRACTICE PAPER FIVE

1. 2
2. 1
3. 4
4. 2
5. 1
6. 1
7. 3
8. 1/3
9. 2
10. 4
11. 4
12. 2
13. 4
14. 4
15. 1
16. 3
17. 1
18. 2
19. 3
20. 1
21. 2
22. 2
23. 1
24. 2
25. 1
26. 4
27. 1
28. 2
29. 3
30. 4
31. F
32. P
33. D
34. C
35. N
36. B
37. A
38. L
39. E
40. J
41. documents
42. businesses
43. taking
44. pedestrian
45. among/amongst
46. increases
47. tolerant
48. have
49. reckless
50. offenders
51. rapidly/quickly
52. Despite
53. part
54. pets
55. rich/wealthy/affluent
56. high
57. captivity
58. population
59. world
60. medicine/medication
61. bring/give
62. laws/legislations/rules
63. real/actual/genuine
64. continue/try/want
65. willing/prepared/ready

PRACTICE PAPER SIX

1. 2
2. 4
3. 4
4. 4
5. 1
6. 4
7. 1
8. 3
9. 3
10. 2
11. 4
12. 1
13. 1
14. 3
15. 3
16. 1
17. 2
18. 4
19. 3
20. 3
21. 3
22. 4
23. 2
24. 2
25. 3
26. 1
27. 3
28. 1
29. 3
30. 2
31. C
32. J
33. D
34. M
35. Q
36. K
37. A
38. E/P
39. G
40. N
41. chaos
42. disrupt
43. to
44. for
45. iconic
46. dropped
47. diverted
48. were
49. busiest
50. necessary
51. and
52. under/by
53. source
54. every/a
55. Starve
56. protect/breed/save/conserve/rescue
57. From
58. period/duration/span/maximum/term/length/total
59. born/delivered/reproduced
60. passed/imposed/introduced/enforced
61. Unless
62. is
63. failed
64. number/population
65. improving/increasing/raising

Last Hurdle for Oral

PRACTICE ONE

“Let’s go for some grocery shopping!” my mother exclaimed as she took her floral-print recycling bag and coerced me into following her.

My mother loves to shop. She can shop from day to night, anywhere and anytime. Upon knowing that there’s a sale somewhere in town, she will definitely rush there. She is only short of being labelled a “shopaholic”.

Fortunately, I have inherited none of her “shopping” genes. However, being the only child in this family, it is inevitable that I am always the one being dragged along on her shopping sprees most of the time. 

Conversation: Do you like to shop? Why and why not?
                    : Where do you usually shop?
               
Possible Good Vocabulary:

•A state of bewilderment

•Balanced on his bike unsteadily

•In a precarious situation

•As clumsy as a bull in a china shop

•Apologetic look can be seen on her face

•Bustling supermarket

•Milling with shoppers

•Wide array of groceries

 
PRACTICE TWO

“Ohh… It’s my turn to mop the floor today…” lamented Ken as he started packing his schoolbag. Ken dreads doing household chores. He often envies his classmates who have maids to help out with the household chores.

Since young, Ken’s mother believes in inculcating independence in her children. Hence, she would rather have Ken and his siblings doing the household chores than to hire a maid.

No matter how much Ken detests doing these household chores, he dares not go against his mother’s wishes for he knows that it is for his own good.

 

Conversation: Do you like doing household chores?
                    : Is it important for children to do household chores from young?

Possible Good Vocabulary:  

•Choral performance

•Melodious voices

•Perched precariously on the tree

•Putting their heart and soul into the performance

•Audience listened intently and gave full support

•Leisure stroll

•Danced enthusiastically

PRACTICE THREE

“Wow, the Botanic Gardens has changed so much!” exclaimed Grandmother as she ambled around the garden excitedly with her walking stick.

The sun was unbelievably hot but that did not dissuade Grandmother from going to the park that day. It is rare for the whole family to go on excursions given our hectic schedules.

However, upon seeing the radiant smile on Grandmother’s face, I believe that putting aside some time to bond with Grandmother is more important than any other things in this world.

 

Conversation: How do you spend time with your family?
                    : Do you like going to the park?

•

Possible Good Vocabulary: 

•Cat and Dog life

•Look of boredom

•Reluctance to do household chores

•Impish toddler

•Inquisitive character

•Shocked the daylight out of the mother

•Cleans diligently and meticulously    

Snaps in frustration/infuriation

 


PRACTICE FOUR 

“Hey, Ahmad! Going to school?” Uncle Tan asked as he sat at the void deck of the block, enjoying the cool breeze.

Uncle Tan is a familiar sight in the neighbourhood. Without fail, he would be seated at the stone table at 8a.m as he watched the day pass by.

Ahmad would greet Uncle Tan every morning when he was on his way to school. He has immense respect for this octogenarian who had spent his days serving the nation as an upright and noble police officer. 

   

CONVERSATION: Tell us about your neighbourhood

What do you like about your neighbourhood?

Possible Good Vocabulary: 

•A gust of strong wind

•In a state of panic

•Newspapers strewn all over the place

•flabbergasted

•Oblivious tourist

•Floral dress

•Checked sarong

•Clad in sari

•Wide assortment of products

•Malay traditional costume- Baju Melayu