EXERCISE 5
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
This is Mr Kanna’s family(1). Mr sittingandon theMrs Ka sofa. Their son, Ganesh, is playing with some
toys on the carpet. Mr Kanna is (3)_____________ the newspaper. Mrs Kanna is watching television. (4)
_______________ picture is hanging (5) ________________ the wall above the television.
1 A is 3 A A
B are B Some
C was C That
D were D A few
2 A reading 4 A in
B looking B on
C watching C over
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EXERCISE 6
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
Syafiq likes gardening. He plants many types of flower in his garden. Last night, he bought
five flowerpots (1) ________________ the pasar malam. He wants to plant a rose in each of
(2) ________________ flowerpots. He plans to buy them next week. He wants to grow both
white (3) ________________ yellow roses. (4) ________________ wants to give the flowers
to his mother for her birthday.
1 A in 3 A so
B by B or
C from C but
D and
2 A a 4 A It
B the B He
C some C She
D a few
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EXERCISE 7
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
Kitchen
Brother’s
Sitting room
Study room
Study table Parent’s room
Nancy’s room
Book shelf Bathroom
Windows
This is a plan of Nancy’s (1) ____________. She (2) _________________ with her parents.
Nancy’s room (3) is _______________ the kitchen. There is a (4) ____________ in Nancy’s
accommodation.
1 A room 3A after
B hotel B along
C house C beside
D opposite
2A goes A bedrooms
B lives B bathrooms
C rents C Sitting rooms
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EXERCISE 8
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
Nasir has (1) ________________ very exciting hobby. He likes to make scrapbooks. He
spends (2) ________________ free time looking through books (3) ________________
magazines for pictures and articles. He has made ten scrapbooks so far. Sometimes, his
mother helps him. He keeps all his scrapbooks (4) ________________ a box.
1 A a 3 A so
B an B or
C the C and
D but
2 A it 4 A in
B his B on
C him C by
D their
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EXERCISE 9
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
Last Sunday, Maria had a birthday party at her house. It was her twelfth birthday this year. She
(1) ______________ her friends and relatives to the party. Her mother prepared a lot of food
(2) _________________ the occasion. Maria looked pretty (3) __________________ her pink
dress. Her friends gave her (4) _________________ presents.
1. A invite B invited C inviting D invites
2. A in B on C for D with
3. A on B at C with D in
4. A much B many C few
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EXERCISE 10
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
The mother bird is feeding its nestlings. The little birds are looking up to
(1)___________________ the worm from their (2)___________________ its nestlings in the nest
while it goes out to find food. When the nestlings (3)___________________ big enough to fly, they will
find their own food. They will not depend (4)____________________ their mother for food any more.
1. A ate B eat C eats D eating
2. A left B leave C leaves
3. A was B were C is D are
4. A to B of C at D on
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EXERCISE 10
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
Banana, papayas, durians and watermelons are local fruits. WE are grown in our country.
Local fruits are not delicious (1) ____________ also cheap. They (2) __________
not take a long time to be transported (3) ___________ one place to another. Apart from
that (4) ______________local fruits can make our body healthy as they contain a lot of
vitamins
1. A. and B. but C. with D. although
2. A. do B. did C. does
3. A. at B to C for D. from
4. A. eat B. eats C. eating
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EXERCISE 11
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
There is one market near my place which operates every Sunday morning. There are many
stalls (1) ____________all kinds of goods like groceries, vegetables, fruit (2)
____________ fish. Goods sold here (3) ________________ mostly fresh and the price is
reasonable too. My family usually (4) ____________ there to buy fruits and vegetables.
1. A. sell B. sells C. sold D. selling
2. A. but B. with C. and
3. A. is B are C. was D. were
4. A. goes B. went C. gone
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EXERCISE 12
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
Atan and Ali like fishing. They usually (1) _______ fishing at the river. The river is not deep
(2) __________ there are a lot of fish in it. They bring their fishing rods and some worms (3)
___________ bait. Fishing (4) _________ them to be more patient. They can also learn more
about fish.
1. A. go B. goes C. went D. going
2. A. or B. with C. and
3. A. as B. for C. with D. and
4. A. teach B teaches C. teaching D. taught
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EXERCISE 13
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
Most children like to play (1) __________ the park. Almost every housing estate has a park.
My friends and I (2) ______________ playing badminton there. Sometimes, we (3)
_______________ hide and seek at the park. The park is usually crowded (4)
________weekend.
1. A. at B. on C. above
2. A. enjoy B. enjoys C. enjoyed D. enjoying
3. A. Play B plays C. played D. playing
4. A. in B. during C. at
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EXERCISE 14
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
The children are in the swimming pool. They are (1) _______ a lot of fun. Some of them are
swimming while the others are playing with a ball. A little boy is using a life buoy
(2) __________. His mother is teaching (3) _________ how to float in the water. He (4)
______________ learn very fast.
1. A. has B. had C. have D. having
2. A. swim B. swam C. swims D. swimming
3. A. he B his C. him
4. A. can B. should C. must
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EXERCISE 15
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
Today is Singing Contest at SK Tengku Fitrie. A young girl is singing on the stage. Two
boys are (1) _______________ their guitars. Another girl is playing (2)
_______________ keyboard. A boy (3) _______________ playing the drums. The audiences
are clapping (4) _______________ hands. They are enjoying the contest.
1. A play B plays C played D playing
2. A a B an C the D some
3. A is B are C was D were
4. A his B her C our D their
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EXERCISE 16
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
It was past midnight and Kevin still could not sleep. He looked out of his window and (1)
_________ thick, black smoke coming from a palm oil factory nearby. Immediately he
telephoned the fire brigade. Within minutes, two fire engines arrived (2)
_______________ the scene of the fire. The firemen quickly set up (3) ___________
equipment and soon several jets of water (4) ___________ directed at the fire. After about
twenty minutes, the firemen managed to bring the fire under control.
1. A. notice B. notices C. noticed D. noticing
2. A. at B. in C. on D. beside
3. A. his B its C. them D. their
4. A. is B. are C. was D. were
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EXERCISE 17
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
It was the last week of the school term. The pupils of Year 6 Beta decided to paint a mural (1)
__________ the canteen wall. They asked (2) ________ class teacher to buy them some paint
and brushes. The canteen looked very beautiful (3) _______ they had finished their painting
work. The headmaster (4) ________ very pleased. He treated them to some snacks and drinks.
1. A. on B. at C. above D. under
2. A. our B. them C. we D. their
3. A. later B after C. before D. between
4. A. is B. are C. was D. were
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EXERCISE 18
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
This is Encik Lokman’s(1) alwaysfamilyhappy..They Theyspend ___
most of ______________ (2) time together inside or outside home. Encik Lokman’s fathe likes to play a
piano. He is sitting ______________ (3) his granddaughter, Aina on a bench.
The happy family will sing their______________ (4) songs.
1 A is B are C was D were
2 A their B them C they D theirs
4 A against B above C among D with
5 A bad B famous C boring D favourite
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EXERCISE 19
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
It is a sunny day. Mr Lim is having a picnic with his family. They are __________ (2) the
beach. His children and his wife __________ (3) having their lunch. They have sandwiches,
fruits and drinks. At the same time Mr Lim is __________ (4) a newspaper. They are
enjoying__________(5) .
1 . A of B in C on D at
2. A is B are C were D was
3. A watching B reading C chatting D teaching
4. A myself B herself C themselves D ourselves
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EXERCISE 20
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
Last week, my family and I went to the zoo. We __________(1) there by car. At the zoo, we
saw _______________(2) animals. We also saw the playful monkeys that liked to
_________(3) the visitors. There was an elephant plucking some leaves from the nearby tree.
My little brother was afraid when a lion suddenly roared loudly __________ (4) we walked
by.
1. A go B goes C went D going
2. A a lot B much C plenty D many
3. A tease B jump C look D play
4. A to B at C as D along
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F. COMPREHENSION
EXERCISE 1
Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow.
BATU PAHAT, Sun.- A couple and their ten years old son were killed on the spot while their
nine years old daughter sustained minor injuries when their car collided with a bus at the 24
km Tongkang Pecah –Segamat road last night. The deceased were identified as Majid bin
Husin , 43 , his wife, Selamah binti Mamat, 38. and their son, Hanafi. The family was from
Segamat. Their unidentified daughter escaped with slight injuries and had had to undergo a
minor operation to remove broken pieces of glass from her head. Firemen spent about an hour
to extricate the bodies from the wreck. The bodies were sent to the Batu Pahat district hospital
mortuary for a post mortem. However, none of the bus passengers were injured. The family
was travelling in their car to Segamat about 1.30 p.m. after visiting relatives here when the
accident occurred near Bukit Berapit.
1 Who died in the accident?
A A couple
B A nine –year old boy
C A couple and their ten years old son
D A couple and their nine years old daughter.
2 The accident happened on
A Saturday afternoon
B Saturday night
C Sunday night
D Sunday afternoon
3 All the following words describe the accident except
A mortuary
B deceased
C injuries
D wreck
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4 The word extricate means
A operate
B remove
C cover
D out
5 The family was travelling home
A after the bus accident.
B after a minor operation.
C after visiting their relatives.
D after going to the mortuary.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
6 How do you feel about the news?
7 There are many ways to avoid accident? Explain one.
8 What would happen if the fire fighter arrives late at the scene?
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EXERCISE 2
Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The tapir is a relative of horses and rhinoceros in some ways but it is quite different from
the horses. The tapir is the same as horse in the sense that both have odd hoofed legs.
A tapir is usually heavy and clumsy. It is smaller than a rhinoceros and has no
horns. Its head looks like a pig’s head. Like the rhinoceros, The tapir’s tail is short, too.
Tapirs live in swamps and streams. You can usually find them in jungles and forests of
Malaysia, Thailand, Sumatera and other tropical countries. They like to hide themselves
among the leaves and tall grasses. They sleep during the day and search for food only at
night.
Tapirs are herbivores. They eat leaves, fruits and other vegetation. Their senses of hearing
and smelling are very good. They are also good swimmers and often find protection in the
water.
1 How is a tapir related to the horse?
A It looks like a horse.
B It has odd hoofed legs.
C It looks like a rhinoceros.
D Its head looks like a pig’s head
2 The animals below do not have the same sleeping habits as the tapir except
A elephants
B rhinoceros
C horses
D bats
3 Herbivores eat ______________
A birds
B fish
C plants
D chicken
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4 Where does the tapir go for protection?
A sand
B water
C soil
D air
5 Which is the most suitable title for the above passage?
A Rhinoceros
B Tapirs
C Horses
D Tropical countries
Tick ( ) the correct answer.
6 The animal in the passage is a ...
Herbivore
Omnivore
Carnivore
7 Which of these countries below is not a tropical country?
Vietnam
Laos
Africa
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
8 How would you tell your grandchildren about the Tapirs when they extinct?
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EXERCISE 3
Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow.
One day , Aizat went to his rich uncle an of making gold. Please tell me. I am very poor. My wife is sick and
my children are starving.”
Now, everybody knew how lazy Aizat was. He never planted any paddy on his land. Instead,
his fields were full of weeds.
Aizat’s uncle replied, “ I need one more help me to get it?
Aizat agreed , of course. His uncle handed him a your fields with paddy. When the paddy is full ripe, put
one grain from each stalk into this pot. Bring me the pot when it is full.”
Aizat did as he was told. He spent all his time looking after his paddy plants and
collecting one grain from each stalk. In the meantime, his wife and children quietly
harvested the rest of the paddy and sold it.
It took five years for the pot to be filled up. When Aizat took the pot to his uncle, the old
man unlocked a large iron chest. It was full of gold coins.
“These gold coins belong to your family. you planted in your fields and saved the money.
1 Why did Aizat want to know the secret of making gold?
A He wanted to buy land
B He needed money badly
C He wanted to make his uncle rich
2 What did the uncle know about Aizat?
A He was a good man
B He was a lazy man
C He was a patient man
D He was a hard-working man
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3 A person who is starving has no_____
A food to eat
B clothes to wear
C money to spend
4 How did Aizat’s wife get the gold?
A She sold the paddy fields
B She took it from Aizat’s pot
C She worked for Aizat’s uncle
D She sold the paddy from Aizat’s
5 What is the secret of making gold?
A Hard work
B Planting paddy
C Doing magic
D Steal
6 Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B.
List A List B
He spent all his time looking after how lazy Aizat was
Everybody knew for the pot to be filled up
his paddy plants and
It took five years collecting one grain from
each stalk
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
7 Do you like the story? Why?
8 Who is the main character in the story?
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EXERCISE 4
Read the letter carefully. Then answer the following question
175D, Jalan Desa,
36000 Kluang,
Johor Darul Takzim
6 NOVEMBER 2015
Dear Maria,
How are you? Are you busy preparing for your monthly tests? I know you do not like tests,
but they help you to be more prepared for your UPSR. I know you always score good marks.
Next week, my uncle and aunt are coming to visit us. They will keep me busy. My aunt
enjoys cooking, but she always asks me to help her in the kitchen. I do not like washing the
dishes because I often break them.
I will have no chance to watch my favourite programmes on television, too. My uncle likes to
watch sports programmes, but I prefer cartoons. To keep me away from the television, he
buys me magazines. Most of them are about education. I prefer magazines about famous
people.
I would like to write to Zurina and Ranjini. Can you get the addresses for me, please? I have
written to Mei Ling, Tina and Sarah too, but they have not send me even a postcard since I
moved to my new school.
That’s all for now. Hope to hear from yo
Your friend,
Linda
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1 Which phrase in the first paragraph tells us that Maria is good in her schoolwork?
A “do not like tests”
B “score high marks”
C “ busy preparing”
D “prepared for your UPSR”
2 Linda will be busy because
A she has to write many letters
B her aunt asks her to wash plates
C her uncle and aunt are visiting her
D she must prepare for the coming tests
3 Linda needs a few friends’ addresses
A wants to write to them
B has not receive any news
C is moving to a new school
D wants to send the postcards
4 The word ‘them’in the third paragraph refe
A television programmes
B Linda’s favourite magazines
C magazines on famous people
D magazines bought by Linda’s uncl
5 Mei Ling, Tina and Sarah are probably Maria’s...
A cousins
B classmates
C best friends
D new pen pals
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“but I prefer cartoon
Why do you think the phrase mean?
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7 Apart from a letter, what other medium you could used to write to your pal?
8 What do your parents do to keep away from watching television?
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EXERCISE 5
Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow.
NATIONAL DAY
During the school holidays, Imran went to watch the National Day parade at Putrajaya. He took
some pictures of the parade to send to his pen-pals in Australia and Japan. Many people took
part in the grand parade. Imran was very excited to see it.
Among the photographs he took were of the police and soldiers. There were also
representatives from various government departments such as the Defence Ministry, schools
and organizations. They looked smart in their uniforms.
He saw the king, the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and other ministers
standing proudly on a grandstand and watching the parade. He also saw many tourists among
the crowd. Many people were waving the Jalur Gemilang. Everyone enjoyed watching the
parade. It was a very meaningful day for all Malaysians.
1 Who went toNationalwatch theDay”“ parade?
A Imran
B Imran’s-pals pen
C Imran’s family
D
2 Where was the parade held?
A Redong Jaya
B Putrajaya
C Cyberjaya
D Nusajaya
3 Where do -Imran’spalslive? pen
A Australia and New Zealand.
B Japan and Malaysia.
C Malaysia and New Zealand.
D Japan and Australia.
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4 Who weren’t standing on the grandstand?
A The Prime Minister
B The ministers
C The King
D Tourists
5 Who else was there among the crowd?
A The tourist
B The photographers
C The ministers
D The officials
Tick (√) the correct answer.
6 Which of the following statement is true?
Many people came to watch the parade.
Jalur Gemilang is the name of a building.
Imran has friends in Australia and New Zealand.
7 The word various can be replaced with ...
Different
multi
very
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
8 How do you celebrate National Day?
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EXERCISE 6
Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Cleanliness is very important when we handle food. There are many ways to ensure that the
food we prepare is clean and healthy to eat.
First, we must wash all fruits and vegetables carefully before eating or cooking. We must never
eat unwashed apples and oranges or unwashed beans and carrots. The reason is they may still
contain pesticides which may harm us.
Not only must we wash all pots and pans but also dishes, forks and spoons. We must use clean
water and soap to do this. Clearly, this will help remove all germs and bacteria.
Personal cleanliness is also very important. Make sure that your hair is covered before you
begin to cook. Always wash your hands with soap and water before you prepare or serve food.
Finally, remember to keep all food covered. Also keep gardens and drains clean. Remember!
Rubbish attracts flies and rats. Unclean surroundings too, may lead to diseases.
1 What is the best title for the text?
A Correct ways on handling food
B Wash all the fruits and vegetables by eating and cooking.
C Always keep all the food covered
D Use clean water and soap to remove all germs and bacteria
2 The opposite meaning of ‘before’is
A after
B now
C just now
D then
3 Why is it important to use soap and water when cleaning the dishes, forks and spoons?
A It will help remove all germs and bacteria.
B It will make the dishes, forks and spoons look clean
C It will make the dishes, forks and spoons look fresh
D It will kill all the germs and bacteria.
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4 What do you have to do before you begin to cook?
A wear an apron
B wear a head cover
C wear a pair of gloves
D wear a white shirt.
5 We have to keep all food covered because ...
A To keep flies and insects away.
B To keep food warm.
C To keep it cleans.
D To attract rats.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
6 Why do we need to cover our head before we begin to cook?
7 Why do we have to keep our gardens and drains clean?
8 List three items to clean dishes?
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2
3
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EXERCISE 7
Read the poster below carefully and answer the questions that follow.
HEALTHY TIPS-SUPER FRUITS
Kiwi: Tiny but mighty
This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E and fibre. Its vitamin C content is
twice that of an orange.
Apple: Eat the skin too!
Although an apple has low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants which help to lower
the risks of colon cancer, heart attack and stroke.
Orange: Sweetest medicine
Taking two to four oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol and dissolve
kidney stones.
Watermelon: Coolest thirst quencher
The watermelon consists of 92% water and is packed with nutrients which help to boost our
immune system.
Guava and papaya: Top awards for vitamin C!
They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fibre which
helps prevents constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene, that is good for the eyes.
Tick ( ) the correct answer.
1 Fruits are good source of ...
vitamins and fibre.
omega 3 and magnesium.
carotene and potassium.
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2 The most suitable proverb for the tips is ...
First come, first served.
Where there’s a w
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
3 The poster above is about ...
A The importance of local fruits.
B Buying fruits that good for your health.
C Medicine made from fruits.
D Benefits of fruits.
4 Why is it important to use soap and water when cleaning the dishes, forks and spoons?
A It will help remove all germs and bacteria.
B It will make the dishes, forks and spoons look clean
C It will make the dishes, forks and spoons look fresh
D It will kill all the germs and bacteria.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
6 Which fruit is rich in vitamin E?
7 What fruit contains the most vitamin C?
8 What do we eat to quench our thirst? Why?
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EXERCISE 8
Read the letter carefully. Then answer the following question
Dear Mei Li,
How are you? I’m fine. Thank little you brother Timmy? I received your letter last week. The
school holiday is coming soon. I have read an advertisement in the newspaper few weeks ago.
It is interesting. It was about Pulau Langkawi Adventure Tour.
I have decided to go to Pulau Langkawi. There’s a lot of a
There are around the island boat –rides, a seafood barbecue and an underwater coral sight –
seeing activities. I know you like to eat seafood very much.
We can also visit many historical places in Pulau Langkawi. We can visit Mahsuri
Mausoleum, Dataran Lang, Beras Terbaka under the 3 days 2 nights package.
Please let me know as soon as possible if you want to join me. Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Sue
1 To whom did she write the letter?
A Sue C Timmy
B Mei Li
2 Who will receive this letter?
A Timmy C Mei Li
B Sue D Pulau Langkawi Adventure Tour
3 Where did she read the advertisement?
A Notice C Newspaper
B Memo D Magazine
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4 Where has she decided to go during the holidays?
A Pantai Chenang C Mahsuri Mausoleum
B Dataran Lang D Pulau Langkawi
5 How many days will she spent there?
A 3 days C 5 days
B 2 nights D 5 nights
6 Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B.
List A List B
We can also visit if you want to join me.
Please let me know many historical places in Pulau
Langkawi.
I’ve booked one of the package offered.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
7 Do you prefer to go to an island or the city for holidays? Why?
8 Apart from Pulau Langkawi, name one historical places in Malaysia would you
suggest to your friends? Why?
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EXERCISE 9
Read the passage carefully. Then answer the following question.
Do you know how important water is? All living things will die without water. We use water
in our daily lives. Besides using water for drinking, we also use water for bathing, washing and
watering the plants. Plants need water to grow and produce food. The green substance called
chlorophyll also helps the plants to produce their own food.
Water also plays another important role in human lives. For ages, people have used it as a
means of transportation. People used rafts, boats, canoes and ferries to travel on water to fulfil
their needs. With modern technologies, big ships can now travel on water faster and deliver
goods all around the world.
Looking at the impact that water has on human life, we need to appreciate water more. Steps
should be taken to conserve our natural water resources so that we will not face any problems
related to water in the future.
1 Plants need water to grow and ____________________.
A to supply water to its root.
B to produce chlorophyll.
C to manufacture food
D to get green leaves
2 What do plants need in order to produce food?
A Sunlight and water.
B Chlorophyll and water.
C Sunlight and chlorophyll.
D Sunlight, water and chlorophyll.
3 The word it in paragraph 2 refers to
A trees
B water
C leaves
D sunlight
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4 Why should steps be taken to conserve water?
A Plants need water
B It is a mean of transportation.
C To avoid water problems in the future.
D To be able to conveniently travel by sea.
5 The passage is about
A the importance of water.
B the importance of the forest.
C the importance of the nature.
D the importance of modern technologies.
Tick ( √ ) the correct answer.
6 Which of the following statement is true?
People used rafts and boats to travel.
Water is important for human only.
Some living things will die without water.
7 Which of the following is not water transportation?
Canoes
Yachts
Trishaw
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
8 Explain how would you save water at home.
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EXERCISE 10
Read the book review below and answer the questions that follow.
Title : The Kindness
Author : Sri Langkasuka
Characters : Tuan Yusuf , Salbiah
The book review
An interesting story to read. The story tells us about one of the best ways to test the
humbleness and politeness of a person. The story is about Tuan Yusuf, a rich farmer who
invited the poor children to his house everyday to collect some buns for themselves and their
family. This is because for a long time the village had dried up and there is no more paddy to
eat. One day, Salbiah, one of the poor children who is an honest girl willing to return the
money that she had found in the bun to Tuan Yusuf. In return, Tuan Yusuf gave her some
money and she lived happily with her family.
1 Who is the author of this book?
A Sri Lanang
B Sri Ledang
C Sri Langbuana
D Sri Langkasuka
2 How many main characters are there in this story?
A Five
B Four
C Three
D Two
3 There was no food in the village because
A the sun was too hot.
B all the paddy had died.
C the people were very poor.
D Tuan Yusuf bought all the food.
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4 The word collect in the story can best be replaced with
A eat
B grab
C give
D take
5 What is the main idea of the story?
A Hungry people fight for food
B The rich should help the poor
C We must fight to get better things
D The humble and polite person will be rewarded
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
6 Do you like the story? Why?
7 Who is the main character in the story?
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“the village had dried up...”
Why do you think the phrase mean?
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EXERCISE 11
Read the passage carefully. Then answer the following question.
Laila bt Sidek proved that poverty and family problems did not stop her from succeeding in
her studies. Laila scored straight As in the recent UPSR examination. She was selected as the
best pupil in her school for her achievements in her studies and co-curricular activities. Her
headmaster was very proud of her. Her father, a labourer, works hard to support the family of
six. In the morning, he taps rubber trees. In the afternoon, he does carpentry to earn extra
income. Her mother is a housewife. She helps to make ends meet by selling nasi lemak. She
also weaves mats to sell. Yesterday evening, when interviewed by three reporters, Laila said
that she owed her success to her teachers and parents. By having group discussions with her
friends and planning her time well, she managed to score good grades in her examinations.
1 How many members are there in Laila’
A Three
B Four
C Five
D Six
2 The phrase make endsmothermeethas_____shows that
A achieved her hope
B planned the future
C a lot of money
D to do extra job
3 What did Laila do to achieve straight As in her UPSR?
A She had group discussions and managed her time well.
B She took part in the co-curricular activities.
C Her teachers helped with her homework
D Her father supported the family
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4 To whom did she owe her success?
A Parents and teachers
B Reporters and parents.
C Labourers and reporters
D Parents, teachers and friends
5 From the passage, we know that Laila _____
A likes to weave mats
B is a nasi lemak seller
C succeeded in her studies
D always has discussion with her mother
6 Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B.
List A List B
Her father did not stop her from success.
She also weaves mats to sell.
Poverty and family problems works hard to support the family of six.
Tick ( √ ) the correct answer.
7 From the text, we know that ...
She was interviewed by reporters.
She tapped rubber tree in the morning.
She was selected as the best pupils.
8 The most suitable proverb for this story is ...
Where there's a will there's a way
A friend in need is a friend indeed
A penny saved is a penny gained
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EXERCISE 12
Study the advertisement below. Then answer the following question.
Tick ( √ ) the correct answer.
1 If Mia Antasha had RM50.00, what would she buy?
Coco Leather Handbag Kitty
Handbag
Anyam Hand-woven Handbag
2 How many handbags can she purchased with RM160.00?
One handbag Two
handbags Three
handbags
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3 Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B.
List A List B
Black, brown and red made of soft screw-pine leaves.
Free leather purse with a purchase of Kitty Handbag.
Hand-women Handbag is is available for Coco Leather Handbag.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
4 Which handbag would you buy? Why?
5 What do you understand by the phras
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EXERCISE 13
Study the flyer and read the dialogue below. Answer the questions that follow.
Tick ( ) the correct answer.
1 The flyer above is about ...
The Annual Book Worm Convention.
writing competition.
book sale.
2 The word annual can be replaced with ...
yearly
monthly
daily
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Write your answers in the spaces provided.
3
“All entries should be
Why do you think the phrase mean?
4 What will you get if you were announced as the second runner up?
5 What type of book would you choose if you were to enter the competition? Why?
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