VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Jalan Hang Jebat, or commonly known as Jonker Walk, is a street in (23)_________ Chinatown of Melaka starting just across the river from the Dutch Square. Jonker Walk is flanked on (24)_________ sides of the road with heritage houses dating (25)________ to the 17th century. At that time, rich Baba Nonyas (also known as Perankans, descendants of 15th - 16th century Chinese immigrants marrying local Malay women) lived and (26)________ their business here.
Today, the street houses many shops selling antiques, textiles, (27)_________ and souvenirs (similar to what you can find at Central Market in Kuala Lumpur). On the weekends, starting Friday night at 6pm, the road is closed off to traffic and turns in a very crowded night market. The famous Chicken Rice Ball dish can also be found here, just opposite the start of Jonker Walk near the bridge.
23. A. history B. historic C. historical D. historically
24. A. both B. each C. every D. very
25. A. in B. back C. on D. for
26. A. lived B. made C. did D. put
27. A. cars B. handicrafts C. houses D. rice
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. SIMPLE WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT ON A BUDGET Plan to Cook at Home Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your own at home. Plan out our meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed grains.
Eat Less Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right things. Start by cutting your portions of spicy meat and poultry. Or swap out meat and poultry for cheaper vegetarian proteins like beans, lentils, tofu and eggs for some of your meals.
