Mei Choo     : Hi, Asha, Balkis! I’m glad we’re going to be in the same class this year. I
                       hear we’re having Puan Wan Chik as our class teacher.
Asha             : Good, I like her. I am sorry Rajes had to go to another school. We all had
                       such  fun last year.
Balkis           : Well, her family had to move to another state. Her dad is a police inspector,
                       you know.
Mei Choo     : Never mind, we can still e-mail to her. Look at that girl over there. I haven’t
                      seen her before. Have you?
Asha             : No, she must be new. Let’s go and talk to her. (They walk over to the girl
                       who is standing in the corner of the school hall.)
Balkis           : Hello, are you new here?
Sheida          : Yes, it’s my first day. I’m Sheida from Kuching, Sarawak.
Mei Choo     : I’m Mei Choo. This is Balkis and next to her is Asha, our head prefect. Do
                      you know which class you are to be in?
Sheida          : The Headmaster said I’m to be in 6 Amanah.
Balkis           : Hey, what a coincidence! (They give Sheida a warm welcome)
Asha            : Our class teacher is very understanding.
Sheida          : I’m glad you’re all so friendly. I thought that I would be lonely. I was afraid
                      that the pupils here in Peninsula Malaysia wouldn’t be friendly.
Asha            :There’s no need to be afraid. We’ll take you around and show you the school.
                     There goes the bell. Let’s line up on the double.

1. Where did this conversation take place?
A. At the assembly
B. In the school hall
C. In the classroom
D. At the school gate

2. How are the girls going to keep in touch with Rajes?
A. Through the telephone
B. By telegram
C. Through the mail
D. via the internet

3. ‘Hey, what a coincidence!’ This means that …………
A. they will be transferred
B. they will become friends
C. they will be classmates
D. they will have no extra classes

4. How did Sheida probably feel about coming to a new school?
A. Nervous
B. Happy
C. Excited
D. Sad

5. The bell rang because ……………
A. it was time for the school to be dismissed
B. it was time for the morning assembly
C. there was a fire-drill
D. it was a recess time
 

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