MUET READING SET 2

Part 1
Read three notices about properties for sale.
Answer the questions 1 to 4 based on the notices about properties for sale (A to C).

Which place
1. is suitable for Abu, his wife and 3 kids to buy a house? _A_
2. is mostly preferable for Robert who loves sea breeze? __B___
3.is the best buy for old people depending on public transports? __C_
4.is suitable for Ramu who is planning to rent? ___C___

A. Special for Families (double-storey house)

- This housing area is catered for families.
- It comes with a park and playground
- These are 4-bedroom double story houses with a large land.
- The rate for each house is RM 400K

B. Condos for island lovers

- It is a 16-story condominium build on an island
- It is surrounded by the sea and mainly for island lovers.
- These are 3-bedroom luxury condo’s with safety features ensured.

C. Low-cost flats
- These flats are for people earning below the budget of RM2000 a month.
- It comes with 2 bedrooms, a small kitchen and a living room.
- Certain units are also available for renting.
- It is situated in the middle of a busy town and has malls, shops and train as well as
bus stations nearby.
Part 2
Read an email from a university lecturer.
Answer questions 5 to 9 based on the email.

To: students.gmail.@uni.my
From: darlina.gmail@uni.my
Subject: Everything About Mathematic Assignment
Dear students,
I am sharing to you an overview of your Mathematic assignment topic. The title of the
assignment is “Knowing the Anatomy of A Circle.” Read the brief explanation below to
understand the anatomy of a circle and how to construct your assignment.
“A circle is a round shape and we see this shape around us every day. There are plenty of
objects made out of this shape call circle. A circle shaped object has a center. The outside
edge of the object is made of a center dot. All the dots around the edge are the same distance
from the object’s center dot.” I have already defined circle, and you can use my definition as
your introduction in your assignment. Please remember to explain in detail by adding some
elaboration and examples of objects that are in circle shape. I am now going to state the
components that makes a circle and you need to explain in detail each of the component in
your assignment. Please create subtitles as you describe each one of it.
A circle shape object has a center point (dot), diameter, radius and circumference. These are
the components and as you explain please provide diagrams. Additionally, you must start
writing by defining each of these components as in clearly stating its meaning and functions.
Furthermore, in your assignment you also need to explain in depth the relationship between
a circle’s diameter and its radius. Moreover, you need to break the anatomy of a circle and
explain the tangent of a circle and chords of a circle. Remember, it is crucial (essential) to
include diagrams as you explain. Explain like a pro mathematic student to get great
scores. Simple sentences are allowed but point forms are not permitted.
I hope my sharing and guidelines will be useful. Good luck with your final year assignment
students. If you have any questions about the assignment, feel free to get in touch. Please
message your questions in the official classroom website and I will reply. Strictly no sms,
whatsapp messages and personal calls. It won’t be entertained!
Regards,
Darlina
Lecturer
Faculty of Mathematics
5. Darlina sent the email because she aims
A to introduce the topic and share what is expected from the assignment
B to give all the answers for the assignment
C to explain in detail about the anatomy of a circle

6. Darlina asked the students to write the assignment in a

A professional perspective
B mathematician perspective
C a final year student perspective

7. In the email, Darlina wants her students to

A write a simple assignment
B write an assignment with only words
C write a complex and detailed assignment

8. The official classroom website is preferred as a medium of communication because

A Darlina doesn’t want any unofficial interactions (official interactions: email, letter)
B Darlina wants her responses to be available for all students
C easier for all students to connect with Darlina

9. Darlina in the email reminds her students to use

A simple sentences and bullet points to explain
B elaboration, example, subtitles and diagrams to explain
C only diagrams to explain
Part 3
Read an extract from a novel.
Answer questions 10 to 14 based on the extract.

A Night Before History Is Made

I am a crazy teacher as people say so …don’t I Shela? I am so obsessed with this teaching
method called PWIM. It allows me to teach using pictures and images hahaha…Rex you
know how much the quote ‘pictures mean 1000 words” means to me do you Rex?’ I spent
day and night reading about it and I want to do a complete thesis on it. Don’t you think it’s
fun Rex? Here come! Let me explain to you what is PWIM is all about. Mysterious! You
listen okay Rex my pet. Smart dog Rex let’s start.
Rex…this model uses pictures to elicit (obtain/ draw out) words from students. As in, the
pictures used represent objects or items that learners see in their daily life whereby the
pictures are labelled part by part for students to easily recognize and refer an object. It does
not only assist students in developing their vocabulary but also in learning science,
mathematics and language as it permits learners to create generalizations and analysis. Is it
too complicated Rex…. Anyhow I think if I use this method my students will love me and my
lessons. And I will crown the best teacher of the year! Isn’t it Rex?

Next day at school

Good morning, teacher seemed to be really happy. Yes Jonathan, I figured out a new teaching
approach and….shhh I think the whole class will love it. Didn’t teacher explode the lab last
week? Teacher? Shut up! Jonathan. Don’t spoil my mood. Okay teacher. I will remain silent.
Jonathan says something. Yes teacher, yes but deep in mind “I wonder what this crazy
teacher is up to”.
Students! Stand up! Welcome to today’s lesson. Sit down! and Smile! To begin with, today
we are going to do an activity. The name is PWIM. What are the name students? PWIM
teacher. Good! Before I start..smile..smile… PWIM is very useful. You know students how
much I love pictures so PWIM helps in developing and expanding students’ vocabulary
knowledge since pictures cater concrete images in terms of learning new words and picture
word charts can serve as an immediate references like picture dictionary whereby students
can easily add words to their own vocabulary bank.

10. During her talk with Rex, she was excited because
A she found something mysterious
B she found a new teaching pedagogy (teaching method)
C she found a new was to become famous
11. Why did Jonathan say “I wonder what this crazy teacher is up to”?
A his teacher does a lot of insane crazy stuffs
B his teacher does a lot of experiments
C his teacher does inventions

12. Why the teacher is so obsessed with PWIM?

A she likes quotes related with pictures
B she wants to do something fun
C she loves pictures and images

13 According to the teacher, how can PWIM be useful for students?

A enriches vocabulary
B helps develop words
C helps with drawing

14 What will probably happen next?

A teacher gets disappointed with PWIM failure
B teacher and students try out the PWIM method
C PWIM just remains as the teachers dream

Part 4
Read two reviews about a book.
Answer questions 15 and 16 based on Review 1.

Review 1
This enchanting Factfulness – Hans Rosling with Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Rönnlund
book is an amazing book.
In Factfulness, Professor Hans Rosling, along with two collaborators, asks simple questions
about the world. Questions like “How many girls finish school?” and “What percentage of
the world’s population is poor?” It turns out the majority of us get the answers to these
questions completely wrong. Why does this happen? Factfulness sets out to explain why,
showing that there are several instincts humans have that distort(misleading) our perspective.
For example, most people divide the world into THEM. In addition, we often believe that
things are getting worse. And we are consuming large amounts of media that use a sales
model based on making us afraid.
But according to the authors, the world isn’t as bad as we think. Yes, there are real concerns.
But we should adopt a mindset of Factfulness – only carrying opinions that are supported
by strong facts. This book is not concerned with the underlying reasons for poverty or
progress, or what should be done about these issues. It focuses on our instinctive biases,
offering practical advice to help us see the good as well as the bad in the world.
(Adapted from https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading/advanced-c1/four-book-
summaries)

15 What do we learn about the reviewer’s impression of the book?

A He felt that the book addressed our internal perspectives and learn to distinguish between
good and bad through proven facts.
B He was amazed that the book addressed critical issues
C He appreciated that the book teaches the importance of facts over opinions.

16 How are the contents of this review organised?

A the gist of the story-reality check-book information-summary
B book information-the gist of the story-reality check-summary
C summary-reality check-book information-the gist of the story

Review 2
For fans of Freakonomics and Thinking, Fast and Slow, here is a book by Hans Rosling, the
scientist called “a true inspiration” by Bill Gates, that teaches us how to see the world as it
truly is. 
Factfulness: The stress-reducing habit of carrying only opinions for which you have strong
supporting facts. When asked simple questions about global trends - what percentage of the
world’s population live in poverty; why the world’s population is increasing; how many girls
finish school – we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee
choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates,
and investment bankers. 
In Factfulness, professor of international health and global TED phenomenon Hans Rosling,
together with his two longtime collaborators, Anna and Ola, offers a radical new
explanation of why this happens. They reveal the ten instincts that distort our perspective -
from our tendency to divide the world into two camps (usually some version of us and them)
to the way we consume media (where fear rules) to how we perceive progress (believing that
most things are getting worse). Our problem is that we don’t know what we don’t know, and
even our guesses are informed by unconscious and predictable biases. 
It turns out that the world, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than we might
think. That doesn’t mean there aren’t real concerns. But when we worry about everything all
the time instead of embracing a worldview based on facts, we can lose our ability to focus on
the things that threaten us most. Inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and
moving stories, Factfulness is an urgent and essential book that will change the way you see
the world and empower you to respond to the crises and opportunities of the future.
Adapted from https://www.audible.com/pd/Factfulness-Audiobook/B07BFF5TQ6

17 Why does the writer include information about a radical new explanation?
A to prove that there is a change in people’s thinking
B to prove that there are drastic changes in how people explain things
C to prove that there are significant intuitions (instincts) that influences on how people think

18 What do we learn from the book?

A we need to start paying attention to “fact” then mere “thought”
B we need to distinguish between reality and myth
C we need to learn from our own mistakes

Answer questions 19 and 20 based on Review 1 and Review 2

19 Which of the following is true of both reviews?
A both reviews describe Factfulness main points in detail
B both reviews suggest that Factfulness is a better book than Thinking, Fast and Slow
C both reviews mention the importance of Factfulness success

20 The two reviews suggest that a successful book requires

A a strong cast
B a strong message (message: focus on the reality, opinions should be supported by strong
facts)
C a strong story
Part 5
Six paragraphs have been removed. Below the story, you will find the six removed
paragraphs PLUS one paragraph which doesn't fit. Choose from the sentences (A-G) the one
which fits each gap (1-6). Remember, there is one extra paragraph you do not need to use.
Write the correct letter in the empty boxes in the text.

Dear Susan and Daniel,

Thank you for the email you mailed me last month. I am glad and proud to hear that you and
Daniel scored with flying colours in your final semester assignments. Now you both are
going to ____ (1). I knew this could happen since I always heard from nanny that you both
burnt midnight oil to study hard so you both truly deserve this success.

My assignment submissions are next week so at the current moment I am struggling really
hard. I am really scared about them because, ____.(2). When they finish I would surely attend
your big day. __ (3). I would also like to come and visit you both ____(4). With condition
that my parents agree and granddad still has space for me. _____(5)

Do you remember I told you about my friend Maria from Malaysia? She is visiting me next
month and she will be around for a month or so. Hence, I am planning to bring her along to
our village. What do you guys think?

I remember last year we had such a good time at nanny’s place. ____(6) . This time around
we are surely going around for a swim as well as fishing. I can’t wait to hear granddads
stories and taste grandmas cooking.

My assignments are calling me so for now I will end this email. I have attached a handmade
congratulation card in this email. Do see it my love for your both siblings.

Lots of love your elder sister

Marryline Adapted from: esl-lounge.com

 A if you remember, I was ill for a month and postponed my classes so I missed lots
of lessons.
 B graduate with First Class Congratulations!.
 C It is graduation!
 D You know their house is small with just one room and a large hall.
 E The rivers and sea near our village was so wonderful and I really enjoyed the
 greenery.
 F for a few days as well as spend quality time with our grandparents.
 G graduated with a normal pass
 H I just left my studies.