English Form 1 E-Book

Chapter

LIFE WITH COVID-19

In this chapter, students will:

Learn about Write a letter about
‘COVID-19’ physical/social

distancing and share it in
front of the class

Distinguish between the Read ‘Fact or Fiction?’
truth and fake information

about COVID-19

fun fact

The coronavirus pandemic won’t
end once warmer weather arrives.
Even if you don’t have symptoms,

you can still carry the virus.
No home remedies will kill the

COVID-19 virus.

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WHAT IS COVID-19?

1 About Covid-19 3 protect yourself &
others from covid-19
Coronavirus ( COVID-19) is an illness
caused by a virus that can spread from person to There is currently no vaccine to cure COVID-19.
person. Stay at home if there is no emergency and do
The virus that caused Coronavirus is a new not be in close contact with others.
virus that has spread worldwide. In public, wear a mask that covers your mouth
Coronavirus symptoms could rage from mild to and nose.
severe illness. Clean and disinfect any surfaces frequently.
Wash your hands with water and soap for
2 HOW COVID-19 SPREADS at least 20 seconds.

You can become infected by coming into close 4 Social distancing
contact with a person who has COVID-19
You can become infected from respiratory Practice buying groceries, medicine and pay bills
droplets when an infected person coughs, talks via online.
or sneezes. If its an emergency, stand 6 feet away from
You may get infected by touching a surface or others.
object that may have the virus on it, then spread Order deliveries or take out and limit contact
it around as you touch your face, mouth and eyes with people

5 RISKS

Everyone is at risk for COVID-19
Older people, people with medical conditions
and young kids have a higher risk for more
serious illness

scan me!

To watch a video about COVID-19 and how it affects our body

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PANDEMIC AND INFODEMIC

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, said that COVID-19 was not the
only crisis. We are also suffering from an “infodemic” of fake medical news. “Fake news
spreads faster and more easily than this virus,” he said, “and is just as dangerous.”

INFODEMIC – The term first
appeared in

The Washington Post
in 2003

(during SARS pandemic).

Source: Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/e5954181-220b-4de5-886c-ef02ee432260

David Rothkopf (journalist)

WHO defined described it as
it as “a few facts, mixed with fear,

“an overabundance of speculation and rumour”,
information amplified by technology.

(some accurate and some not) This made it difficult for

occurring
during an epidemic”. real and reliable information to
reach the public as these

fake news went viral on social

medias and WhatsApp.

Step 1 : task
Be in groups of five 1

SCAN ME Step 2:
Watch the video by scanning the QR Code

Step 3:
In your groups, discuss the main point and summarize the

content from the video you watched earlier.

Step 4:
https://www.canva.com/create/presentations/
Click the link above and create your own slides .

Add your main points and your opinion on fake news.
Once done, present your ideas to your class.

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FACT OR FICTION?

Spraying and introducing bleach or another There are ‘protective badges’ which
disinfectant into your body will not protect you originated from Africa which can kill bacteria

against COVID-19 and can be dangerous. and viruses. These badges are called
Do not under any circumstances spray ‘virus blockers’ or ‘virus stoppers’ and it
protects its users by releasing a type of
or introduce bleach or any other bleaching agent. Those wearing these badges
disinfectant into your body. These substances
are immune to COVID-19.
can be poisonous if ingested and cause
irritation and damage to your skin and eyes.

Viruses cannot travel on radio waves/ Coronavirus is not caused by a virus. It is a
mobile networks. COVID-19 is spreading radiation poisoning caused by the 5G
in many countries that do not have 5G
network. Others also claimed that the wide
mobile networks. COVID-19 is spread spread of the virus was
through droplets, when an infected person
coughs, sneezes or speaks. People can also caused by the 5G telecom towers.
be infected by touching a contaminated surface

and then their eyes, mouth or nose.

Drinking methanol, ethanol or bleach does Spraying methanol and alcohol-based cleaning
not prevent or cure COVID-19 and can be product on your body can protect you from
extremely dangerous because they are poisons. getting the coronavirus. If you have virus,
Drinking them can lead to disability and death.
drinking the cleaning product can help to cure it.

Vitamins and mineral supplements cannot To prevent or even cure COVID-19 infections,
cure COVID-19. Although these supplements are you need to take a lot of vitamins and mineral
supplements like vitamin D, C and also zinc.
critical for a well-functioning immune system
and play a vital role in promoting health and
nutritional well-being, it does not help to cure

the infection.

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FACT OR FICTION?

Wearing masks for a long time can be Wearing masks are dangerous because it can
uncomfortable but it does lead to lack of oxygen. limit the amount of oxygen going into your body.

While wearing a medical mask, make sure it Lack of oxygen in the body can lead to death.
fits properly and that it is tight enough to allow

you to breathe normally.

task
1 Read the text above and use it to answer the questions below:

1.A cure for the COVID-19 virus has been found. Is it true? Why do you think so?

2. Wearing a mask can be dangerous. Do you agree? Give a reason for your answer.

3. COVID-19 is caused by a virus and it is not a disease caused by radiation poisoning.
Do you think the statement is false? Give a reason for your answer.

4. Based on the text above, everything that is posted on the internet are correct and reliable
information. Is it true? Why do you think so?

task
2

Rearrange the letters below to form a word:

s o l e c t n o c t c a ___________________

fnionteoi ___________________

mniecapd ___________________

t a c m i e t a o n n ___________________

lvrai ___________________

tmshy ___________________

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THE NEW NORMAL
LIFE WITH COVID-19

COVID-19 was first detected in Wuhan, a city in China, on December 2019. Even as 2020 almost
come to an end, the pandemic was far from over and the virus is still spreading all over
the world. Without a cure or a vaccine, people start to make changes in their life as they adapt to
life with COVID-19 – the ‘new normal’. Wearing mask, physical/social distancing, restricted
movement, scanning QR codes before entering any premises, learning and working home have
become common sight. All of these are to prevent and contain the spread of the virus.

In areas where there are lockdown or when people going through their mandatory quarantine,
being alone or the lack of human interactions can be difficult both physically and mentally.
Whether you are alone or currently with your family or friends, it’s important to check up on each
other and remind each other to stay strong in this fight against the virus.

speaking
skills

LETTER TO LOVED ONES

However, just because we have to be physically apart, it does not mean we have to be apart emotionally.
Feelings will not be properly understood unless it is put into words. You will now write a letter to
express those inner emotions. Choose a loved one, your parents, grandparents, or even a friend.
Share your feelings or problems with them, encourage them or just say you miss them.
After writing the letter, you will share and read it in class as speaking practice.
You may use the points below.

How are you doing? I’m sorry that I I’ve been thinking
don’t keep in touch about you

often

I’m grateful to have I’m only one call away
you in my life

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CHAPTER No Aedes
No Dengue
10

READ

1.Ways to prevent Dengue
2. Dengue awareness

Write

An informal letter to a friend about dengue issues

GRAMMAR

Learn about auxiliary verbs

LEAD IN

There is no specific treatment for dengue. We can
only prevent it. Study the poster and talk about
the message.

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READING

SKILLS

Ways to Prevent Dengue

Recent statistics of dengue cases and fatalities in Malaysia are ringing
alarm bells across the country. The number of deaths has doubled from
five deaths in 2013 to 10 deaths in 2014, all within the same period. The
mosquito that is responsible for transmitting the virus, Aedes aegypti, is
living amongst us. Therefore, drastic measures are needed to squash this
dengue menace from spreading and causing more deaths in Malaysia.
First and foremost, don't leave stagnant water in flower pots. Don't leave
empty flower pots in upright position.

Put some larvae insecticide in potted plants. Rear some fish in stagnant
pond to control the population of mosquito larvae. We can also hold
'gotong-royong' activities to clean up our housing area. We can co-operate
with our neighbours to destroy the breeding spots of mosquitoes, especially
the drains and piles of rubbish. We should also clean the flower pots
regularly. Secondly, government and other non-government organisations
(NGOs) can play their role by holding campaigns. The anti-dengue
campaigns can be held to bring awareness to the public on the dangers of
dengue and ways to prevent it. Furthermore, they should also inspect
housing areas which have a high risk of dengue fever.

Government should fine those who throw rubbish into the river
indiscriminately. This is because the thrown rubbish will end up clogging
up drains and this will give an opportunity for mosquitoes to breed. Next,
government should implement stringent laws. Such as, fining irresponsible
house contractors who leave building materials unattended. Public Works
Department should also repair roads which have potholes. These roads can
hold water when it rains. Government should regulate rubbish collection
in a more proper manner. Rubbish disposal areas should not be left
unattended. This will give the Aedes mosquito an opportunity to breed. In
conclusion, dengue fever can be greatly reduced when the public takes
heed and co-operates with government bodies to eradicate the dengue
menace. As the saying goes, “prevention is better than cure”.

Task 1

Read the article and answer the
questions below.

1.What was the article about?
2. How can we prevent this issue?
3. Why should the government and non-

government organisations collaborate
to prevent this issue?
4.Based on your opinion, why are
dengue cases increasing every year?

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✓Task 2
1. Tick ( ) the statements that are true.

A. Aedes mosquitoes were breeding in Apartment
Perdana.

B. Seven residents from Apartment Perdana have
contracted dengue fever.

C. We can fight dengue by just keeping our house
clean.

D. One way to destroy Aedes breeding grounds is to get
rid of stagnant water.

E. The fight against dengue is everyone’s
responsibility.

G. Dengue is a risk to our family and other people's
life.

Task 3

Question Answer

1. Where will the
campaign be
implemented?

2. What is main topic
of the campaign?

3. How many residents
from Apartment Perdana
have contracted dengue
fever?

4. Why do we need to
fight this issue
together?

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WSRKITILINLSG Writing an Informal Letter

PRE-WRITING
WHERE WOULD YOU WRITE THESE?

ADDRESS DATE

• Write on the right hand corner. Capitalise the first
• Take note of punctuation. letter of the month.
• Write the postcode and the state on the same line.
Example: Example:
15-12, Apartment Menara U, 26 November 20XX
Jalan Boling,
68000, Shah Alam

CLOSING GREETING
Capitalise the first letter
Begin with capital letters.
of the word and end Example:
with a comma.
Example: Dear Chikah,
Your friend, Dearest Aliya,
Beloved friend, My dear Elana,

Informal
Letter

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1.WRITTING AN INFORMAL GUIDELINE TO DO THE LETTER
LETTER TO FRIEND
You can begin your letter like this:
Your friend is down with dengue • How are you getting on?
fever. Write a letter to: • How have you been doing?
• Has your condition improved?
Ask about her/his health condition • I hope you are in good health.
Tell your friend about the new
group task in your class. You may use some of the expressions
Wish her/him a speedy recovery below to end your letter:
from the illness. • Please give my regards to your
Write in not less than 150 words. parents/brother/sister.
• Best wishes.
GlosSary • Goodbye and all the best.
• Please write soon.
illness - a disease or • I hope to hear from you soon.
period of sickness • I am looking forward to hearing from you
affecting the body or

mind.
Insecticide- a
substance used for
killing insects.

P2.RWEVREITNETLAEFNSRSOETSMHSADAYENNT1GO5U0SEUW.GOWGRREDSISTT.EHIONWNOTTO

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grammar

Auxiliary
Verbs

Example

✓1. Tick ( ) the sentence that are Auxiliarry verbs.

1.I have contracted dengue fever.
2.They will help you.
3.We do not know his illness.
4.My friend Amy have contracted dengue fever.
5.How much the hospital bill?
6.I am reading an interesting dengue article at the moment.

7.She has never been in red zone.
8.Does she speak about her mother's health?
9. They have a family member who contracted dengue fever.
10. Will you be there?

2.Makaeusxiimliaprley qveurebstiinonthsewshenentetnhceer.e is an
Exp: You've got the time. = Have you got the time?

1.Elana's got fever.
2.Dengue cause for mosquito.
3.She's able to do communal work.
4.You're ready to prevent dengue.
5.She got to study about dengue issue

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ANSWERS
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gLOSSARY

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NO T E S

The material of this textbook focuses on Form 1 students who intend to improve
their English skills. There are four types of skills which are listening, speaking,
reading and writing. There are different types of activities in this textbook. This
will enable the students to improve their range of English skills. Furthermore,
the activities and evaluations given in this textbook are aligned with the latest
KSSM syllabus. Grammar sections are also included in this textbook to assist
students in improving their grammar skills. The development of this textbook
will help students in learning, comprehension and contemplative
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