No need to worry la. We all won't be speaking any English in a few years from now.Actually, the Deputy Minister of Education (see post below) has absolutely nothing to worry about. Malaysian students and Malaysian youth have not spoken English in decades. That is going from what they are being taught in Malaysian schools and colleges. I heard from a reliable source today some 'sample' questions that were part of an English language exam paper for a certain Malaysian university. Don't laugh too hard okay?
Objective test.
Question: What does it mean when a person has a 'sixth sense'?
Required answer: The person has the ability to see ghosts.
Question: Which country welcomes its visitors with a garland or "lei"?
Required answer: Hawaii. (but Hawaii isn't a country!)
Question: If you cut open an apple and find the centre resembling the word for God (original word in the test substituted to protect sensitivities and to avoid legal battles about who can use the name) what is that?
Required answer: A blessing in disguise.
There were more examples but by that time I was laughing so hard I couldn't hold on to the phone. Hope you had an enjoyable and productive Sunday. Smile.
NIAMAH!!!
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