ii Must Know iii – viii Chapter 1 Short Texts 1 – 13 Chapter 2 Error Correction 14 – 22 Chapter 3 Information Transfer 23 – 31 Chapter 4 Short Answers 32 – 42 Chapter 5 Matching (Gapped Texts) 43 – 59 Chapter 6 Writing: Part 1 60 – 68 Chapter 7 Writing: Part 2 69 – 77 Chapter 8 Grammar 78 – 125 Summative Test 126 – 135 Answers 136 – 144 Contents
MUST KNOW Important Notes Chapter 1: Short Texts 1 © Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. Chapter 6: Writing (Part 1) 7 © Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. Chapter 2: Error Correction 3 © Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. Chapter 8: Grammar 9 © Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. Chapter 4: Short Answers 5 © Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. Chapter 8: Grammar 11 © Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. Part 1: Short Texts Short Communicative Message Part 2: Error Correction Present Simple 1. You will be tested on: • understanding the main points • understanding the specific points • guessing the meaning of unfamiliar words 2. Tips on answering: • Read the text right through. • Note the graphics provided, if any. • Note for details (venue, date, etc.). • Look at the questions and options. • Check each option with the context. 1. A short text in the form of an email or an informal letter will be given. 2. The sender asks for your advice, suggestions or opinions. 3. Reply to the email or letter, giving your advice, suggestions or views. 4. Give reasons to support your views, advice or suggestions. 5. Write in about 60 words. 6. Tips on answering: • Read the text carefully. • Find out what exactly the sender wants you to do. • Go straight to the point. • Give reasons to support your suggestion. • Have a brief ending. • Your writing should be in the form of a conversational style. 1. To show a habitual action (always, daily, often) E.g. Andy jogs every day. Mother cooks often. 2. To express a fact or a truth E.g. The earth is round. Trees are a habitat to birds. 3. To express feelings and senses E.g. I feel rather sad today. The girl seems to be happy. 4. To show future action that is part of a plan E.g. They are to leave by noon. The bus leaves in ten minutes. Affirmative: is/are; does/do Negative: isn’t/aren’t; doesn’t/don’t prepositions personal pronouns participles subject and verb parts of speech articles tenses Grammatical Items relative pronouns Part 4: Short Answers Present Continuous 1. Non-linear texts based on one theme: travel, health, environment, social issue, events, etc. 2. The students will be tested on: • the ability to state whether the given statements are True or False; • the ability to: → extract information from the texts → make inference → recall more details → draw conclusions → provide proof to support facts, etc. 3. Tips on answering this section: • Read the texts right through. • Then look at the questions one by one. • For each question, refer to the context to get the answer. Question Answer Am I being too strict? Yes, you are. / No, you are not (aren’t). Are you thinking of shopping? Yes, I am. / No, I am not. Isn’t Lily playing piano now? Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t. Is everyone coming? Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t. Is no one coming? Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
1 NOTES Chapter 1 Short Texts 1. In this part, the questions asked will be based on short texts or with some graphic materials. 2. The short texts may be about a holiday, a sales promotion, a report, an event, a notice, an advertisement, etc. 3. Each question will be followed by three options. You will have to choose the best option. 4. You will be tested on: (a) understanding the main points; (b) understanding the specific points; (c) guessing the meaning of unfamiliar words. Useful Tips 1. First read the text right through. 2. Note the graphics provided, if any. 3. Note for details like the venue, date, fare, special offer, etc. 4. Then look at the questions and options provided. Check each option with the text to find out if it is the best option.
2 PRACTICE 1 Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. FreeStyle Bag Purchase of RM150 and above in a single receipt to receive a FreeStyle Bag at no extra charge 1. According to the notice, the FreeStyle Bag is A given free to any single purchase. B given free with purchase worth more than RM150. C not given any discount. Yes, but wash your hands first. Mum, is dinner ready? 2. Mother wants Fred to be A health conscious. B hygienic. C clean. To: [email protected] Subject: Netball practice Dear Rita, Please inform Puan Salmah that I won’t be attending the netball practice this afternoon. I’ve sprained my ankle. Thanks. Regards, Aini 3. Aini wants Rita to A attend the netball practice. B postpone the netball practice. C inform Puan Salmah of her absence. Eating and Drinking in Hygienic Places Avoid eating or drinking in dirty eateries. Homecooked food is best. If you need ice, use ice only from boiled water. Use a clean disinfected cloth to wipe any kitchen or food utensils. 4. The text above is mainly meant for A housewives. B chefs. C hawkers. Over 1,000 customers trust us and they said it’s a ‘MIRACLE’ 5. The information above is to A promote a product. B buy only genuine products. C create a miracle. MASTERY PRACTICE
14 NOTES Chapter 2 Error Correction 1. In this section, you will be asked to correct the grammatical errors in a text. 2. There are eight grammatical errors underlined. 3. You are required to correct the error without any change in the meaning of the sentence. 4. The first underlined error is provided as an example. Useful Tips 1. First read the text right through. 2. Then for each underlined error, write the correct answer. 3. Normally, you will be tested on the following grammatical items: • subject and verb agreement, e.g. The boys were…; The news is…; Either you or I am… • tenses; is it the present tense, the past tense or the future tense? • personal pronouns, e.g. I, me, he, him, they, them, it, she, etc. • relative pronouns, e.g. who, that, whom, whose, which, etc. • participles, e.g. present participles like running, feeling, believing, etc.; past participles like broken, swum, written, etc. • prepositions like on, in, with, by, beside, etc. • articles like a, an and the • parts of speech, e.g. noun, verb, adjective, adverb, etc.
15 MASTERY PRACTICE PRACTICE 1 Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. Helping the Disabled Every Malaysian should try to greet the disabled (0) in smiles to make them feel welcomed in the community. Local authorities should make (1) them compulsory for all new buildings and complexes as well (2) for infrastructure to incorporate facilities and amenities (3) meaning for the disabled, elderly and sick people. Allowance should be paid to those who care for the (4) disable. The same allowance can be given directly to the less disabled (5) which can take care of themselves yet whose disabilities prevent them (6) in working. We are fortunate that many welfare homes have made good progress (7) under the years in caring for the disabled and in the process, making it possible (8) to them to lead a more fulfilling life within the community. In actual fact, the welfare of the disabled depends on the families and charitable agencies as well as public donations with government grants. Example: 0 with 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
23 NOTES Chapter 3 Information Transfer 1. Read the passage right through. 2. Then look at the table which contains questions and empty space for the answers. 3. The answers are usually short and brief. They may be in the form of: • Name of organiser: Here you have to name the organiser of the event. • Date: Give the date of the event. • Duration: How long is the event? E.g. three days • Venue: The place of the event, e.g. The Community Hall • Number of participants: How many people are taking part? • Cause: Write out the cause, e.g. air pollution • Objective: What is the aim or purpose of an event? E.g. objective of a campaign or an event • Symptoms: What are the signs or symptoms of a disease? • Measures to be taken: The steps or actions to be taken to solve a problem 4. Look at the questions one by one and provide the answers accordingly. 5. Your answers should be short and brief, in less than three words. Useful Tips You may be asked about: • Understanding the main points • Understanding the specific details and information • Recognising with support the attitude or opinion of the writer
SOS TIPS24 MASTERY PRACTICE PRACTICE 1 Read the text below and complete the following table with no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer. My School I study in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sri Indah. It is a small school with a total enrolment of about 600 students. There are only 15 classrooms. The school is generally well-kept and quite environment-friendly. As you go past the main gate, you can see hibiscus plants lining the road. In between the plants are pretty, colourful Japanese flowers. They form an attractive little landscape for us as well as visitors to appreciate. There are two main blocks. My classroom is the first room on your right as you reach Block A. On your left is Block B. It has a bookshop. The room after the bookshop is the Art Room. Immediately after the Art Room is the administrative and principal’s office. The canteen is at the back of this block. The staff room is situated beside the canteen. There is also a field in my school. Around the field is an oval-shaped running track. Across the field are two badminton courts and a netball court. The students in the school always keep the school clean. Littering is a serious offence. Once a week, we will have gotong-royong. Once a month, our school will organise a trip to an eco-friendly place of interest. The teachers are a dedicated lot. There are no serious disciplinary problems. We find it a pleasure studying in this school. It has a good record in sports. My School The writer’s school is SMK 1. Number of classrooms 2. Plants along the road include 3. 4. The room beside the bookshop 5. One sports facility 6. One weekly activity 7. The school has excelled in 8. This is an easy test. You just have to refer to the context to get the answers. Remember, your answer must not be more than three words. They are almost in point forms.
32 NOTES Chapter 4 Short Answers 1. In this section, there will be a non-linear text based on a job vacancy, a holiday package, an event, an environment or a social issue. 2. There will be eight questions on this section: four on True or False, and four require short answers. 3. The students will be tested on the following: • understanding the main points in non-linear texts • understanding specific details and information • recognising with support the attitude or opinion of the writer • to provide proof, etc. Useful Tips 1. Read the text right through. 2. Then look at the questions one by one. 3. For each question, refer to the context.
33 MASTERY PRACTICE PRACTICE 1 Read the text and answer the questions that follow. For 1 to 4, write True or False for every statement given. For 5 to 8, choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer. EVERGREEN CHILD CARE CENTRE Vacancies for the post of assistant teachers Description: • We are Evergreen Child Care Centre for Preschool. • We have 12 branches in the state of Penang. Job Requirements: • Caring, patient, responsible and proactive • Having passion to work with children • Able to teach Bahasa Malaysia/English/Mandarin • Some knowledge in computer operation such as Power Point & Microsoft Word • Must possess at least SPM/STPM/Diploma in any field • Have own transport and be prepared to travel Job Responsibilities: 1. Willing to learn new things 2. Handle the children with love, patience and care 3. Prepare teaching materials 4. Conduct lessons according to lesson plan ** For further details and to apply: [email protected] Or call Evergreen Child Care Centre: 04-5382 3233 1. The Child Care Centre is for pre-school children only. 2. The assistant teacher must be strict. 3. One can apply for the teaching post by phone. 4. The teacher must be able to drive. 5. The teacher must have to work with children. 6. The teacher must be able to operate a . 7. The teacher must have their own . 8. The teacher is expected to prepare for their lessons.
43 NOTES Chapter 5 Matching (Gapped Texts) 1. In this section, for each practice, you will be given two passages based on a story, an article, an event or an extract. 2. You will be tested on: • understanding the main points in longer texts • understanding specific details and information in longer texts 3. Four sentences from the text have been taken out. Your task is to fill in the blank (gap) with the correct sentence. Useful Tips 1. Read the text right through to get a general idea. 2. For each blank (gap): • Read the whole paragraph first. Ask yourself what the main idea of the paragraph is. • Then check the sentence before the blank and the sentence after the blank. • Then look for the answer (sentence) provided that can meaningfully or coherently fit in the blank. 3. Watch out for cues like pronouns (He, They, It, etc.), demonstrative pronouns or demonstrative adjectives (This, Those) and sentence connectors (Then, Next, Later, However, Meanwhile, Finally, etc.) 4. After filling in all the blanks, read the whole text again to ensure that all the sentences you have chosen are the best options.
44 MASTERY PRACTICE PRACTICE 1 Read the text below. Eight sentences have been removed from the text. For 1 to 4, choose from the sentences (A-D) to fit each gap. For 5 to 8, choose from the sentences (E-H) to fit each gap. Cycling in Malaysia About five decades ago, the bicycle was an important mode of transport in villages and most towns in our country. Every household seemed to have a few bicycles. Bicycles were then a necessity. Office workers cycled to work, students to school, and mothers to market. You can say that it was a convenient mode of transport. (1) . Now the important mode of transport has changed to buses, cars and motorcycles. Very few people cycle to work, to school or even to market. (2) . In fact, cycling is getting popular again in the last ten years, as a pastime and even in sports. Cycling is now regarded as an environment-friendly hobby. Enthusiasts take up cycling as a form of exercise. (3) . Groups of cyclists organise trips on a weekly or monthly basis. Many cycle under the concept ‘Go Green’ to conserve the environment. The cost of a bicycle ranges from a few hundred ringgit to a thousand. (4) . The most sophisticated ones may cost much more. Mountain bikes appear to be the most popular. A Many cycle to places of interests. B However, this is not the end of cycling. C It was then very cheap. D It is quite affordable to most people.
SOS TIPS60 NOTES Chapter 6 Writing: Part 1 Short Communicative Message PRACTICE 1 Read the email from your friend, Jiwan. Hi, I am thinking of choosing a sport, either badminton or ping-pong. I can’t decide which one I should take up. What should I do? Let me know what you think. Jiwan In about 60 words, write an email to Jiwan giving him some advice. MASTERY PRACTICE 1. You will be given a short text in the form of an email or informal letter. 2. The sender asks for your advice, suggestions or opinions. 3. You are to reply to the email or letter, giving your advice, suggestions or views. 4. You must give reasons to support your views, advice or suggestions. 5. Write in about 60 words. 6. You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this question. Useful Tips 1. Read the text carefully. 2. Find out what exactly the sender wants you to do. 3. In your reply, you may avoid pleasantries or exchange of greetings like “How are you?”, “I am well. Hope you are well too.” 4. Go straight to the point, e.g. “Hi Don, I would suggest you join the Red Crescent Society…” 5. Give reasons to support your suggestion. Provide the good points and the negative points where possible. 6. Have a brief ending like “Happy helping people!” 7. Remember, it is supposed to be a communicative message. Your writing should be in the form of a conversational style, but don’t be long-winded. Compare the two games: Badminton Table tennis – very popular – not so popular – good facilities – can play at home – established internationally – not much success
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SOS TIPS 69 NOTES Chapter 7 Writing: Part 2 Note Expansion PRACTICE 1 You took part in a badminton match. In about 90 words, write an essay about your experience in your first badminton match. You must use the notes below to help you. When and where you took part My first badminton match What happened in the end How you played Write your essay. MASTERY PRACTICE 1. You will be given a chart or a mind map based on a topic of personal experience, e.g. a celebration, a competition, an outing, etc. 2. Notes will be given based on ‘Wh-’ questions. E.g. What event, where it took place, who took part, what you did, how you felt, etc. 3. It is a free topic, so you have more room to express your experience. Useful Tips 1. Read the mind map carefully. 2. Elaborate on the ‘Wh-’ notes in sequence. 3. Provide suitable examples. 4. Add relevant information. 5. Write in about 90 words. 6. Spend about 40 minutes on this part. What to do: 1. Provide a title 2. Write in the past tense 3. Introduction – Answer the ‘wh’-questions: when, where and what 4. Main parts – What you did / how you played / results 5. Conclusion – How you felt / your hope
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78 NOTES Chapter 8 Grammar 1.0 Present Simple Usage Example The simple present tense is used: a. to show a habitual action, usually used with ‘often’, ‘always’, ‘daily’, ‘sometimes’, etc. b. to express a fact c. to express a truth d. to express feelings and senses e. to show future action that is part of a plan f. to give instructions or orders g. to declare something or make observations Safiq washes his bicycle every day. Mother always cooks a dish of greens. The Covid-19 is a dangerous disease. Laura is their piano teacher. Insects have six legs. Bats are nocturnal birds. I feel rather restless today. Basil seems nervous in front of girls. Schools are to reopen probably in June. The truck leaves in ten minutes. Watch out for the courier truck. Don’t procrastinate as it’s a bad habit. The dry spell is to stay for sometime. The girls love to cook. 1.1 Affirmative and Negative Type Usage Example Affirmative (positive) a. to agree to a statement b. to consent to a request c. to express something positive or a fact The workers are very cooperative. You are welcome. The children are so enthusiastic. The earth revolves round the sun. Negative a. to disagree b. to refuse c. to express inability The children are not helpful at all. We are not to tell anyone about it. They are not able to walk for long.
79 1.2 Questions and Answers Question Answer Do you/we/they like ice cream? Yes, I do. / No, I don’t. Yes, we/they do. / No, we/they don’t. Does it/he/she like ice cream? Yes, it does. / No, it doesn’t. Yes, he/she does. / No, he/she doesn’t. MASTERY PRACTICE PRACTICE 1 Choose the correct simple present from the options provided. Example: Kim Swee always his bath in the morning. (take) Kim Swee always takes his bath in the morning. (take) 1. Jeswant almost every other day. A is jogging C has jogged B will jog D jogs 2. We often our breakfast at the hawker’s centre. A take C have taken B are taking D have been taking 3. Sim to report for duty next Monday. A is C has B am D was 4. The anglers the lake every Sunday. A have been visiting C are visiting B have expecting D visit 5. We the economy of the country will pick up soon. A are hoping C have hoped B hope D have been hoping 6. Mr Bong the town well as he was brought up there. A know C have known B knows D am known
126 To: [email protected] Subject: Food Fair Dear Rosy, The Silver Jubilee Home for the Aged will hold a food fair at its centre on Sunday from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. It aims to raise fund for its upgrading and development. Tickets are available from me at RM10 per book. I am sure you can take up at least one book. Regards, Lucy 1. Lucy is confident that Rosy will A help out in the food fair. B help sell the food fair tickets. C buy at least one book for the food fair. Eugene : Hi, Joe. How have you been keeping? Joe : Oh, Eugene. I’ve been reading novels. I want to improve my English. Eugene : Good. You must practise writing too. 2. Eugene is of the opinion that A reading books can improve one’s English. B reading and writing can improve one’s English. C Joe has done the correct thing to improve his English. Colouring Contest To mark the Mooncake Festival, a Creative Colouring Contest will be held at the Insa Dunia Food Court on Sunday, 10.00 a.m.–12.00 noon. The contest is open to children aged 12 and below. Attractive prizes, gifts and T-shirts await contestants. 3. The theme for the colouring contest is A creative colouring. B celebrate Mooncake festival. C Mooncake. Team Building Event at Green Hill Resort • 2D/1N @ RM195 per pax • Inclusive 2 lunch, 2 tea, 1 BBQ dinner, 1 breakfast SUMMATIVE TEST READING AND USE OF ENGLISH [40 marks] [1 hour 30 minutes] PART 1 You should spend about 15 minutes in this part. Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet.
136 1 SHORT TEXTS Practice 1 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. C Practice 2 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. C 7. B 8. C Practice 3 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. A Practice 4 1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C Practice 5 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. C Practice 6 1. C 2. C 3. C 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. B Practice 7 1. C 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. A Practice 8 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. C 2 ERROR CORRECTION Practice 1 1. it 2. as 3. meant 4. disabled 5. who 6. from 7. over 8. for Practice 2 1. near 2. sustained 3. least 4. down 5. flung 6. van 7. in 8. the Practice 3 1. is 2. most 3. toast 4. switched 5. The 6. lower 7. heat 8. with Practice 4 1. grew 2. over 3. another 4. them 5. gives 6. time 7. Many 8. used Practice 5 1. in 2. if 3. This 4. their 5. round 6. raise 7. There 8. in Practice 6 1. among 2. with 3. early 4. beautify 5. was 6. clogged 7. that 8. and Practice 7 1. so 2. less 3. After 4. no 5. ourselves 6. scream 7. fairly 8. much Practice 8 1. a 2. rent 3. the 4. award 5. living 6. ethnic 7. Among 8. climax 3 INFORMATION TRANSFER Practice 1 1. Sri Indah 2. 15 3. hibiscus 4. Japanese flowers 5. The Art Room 6. School field / Running track / Badminton courts / Netball court 7. Gotong-royong 8. sports Practice 2 1. Crunchy and tasty 2. Fish 3. Sago 4. twenty minutes 5. into long pieces 6. the boiling water 7. cut into slices 8. Stalls or markets Practice 3 1. the bakery 2. biscuits and cakes 3. It is convenient 4. He is reliable 5. housing estate 6. in the evening 7. rings the bell 8. Great dedication Answers Chapters 1 – 3