Adventure Awaits

ADVENTURE
Awaits

Form 5

STUDENT'S
BOOK

CONTENT

1.Vacation
2.Family Trip 3.Field and

Preparation Stream






4. Beach
5. Young
6.Puzzles

Holiday Adult's Pick and Quizzes

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Vacation Preparations

Do you have trouble preparing for your

vacation? Here's how!

First, you must plan your vacation well. If you are going for an overseas trip, there are

many things to consider. You must keep yourself updated on the weather conditions as well

as events happening during your visit. What if it's the Monsoon season there? Are there any
parades or festivals going on? Taking them into consideration will definitely make your

vacation all the more entertaining as you enjoy the smooth trip.

Aside from checking for weather conditions, ongoing events and all, we should also keep a packing checklist. This way,

we can avoid overpacking and only bring items required during the vacation. For instance, if you are going somewhere

summery, you should bring lightweight clothes and sunscreen. You wouldn't wear a autumn jacket under the scorching

sun, right? Having a packing checklist will come in handy when checking our luggage before leaving the house so we

don't leave anything behind.

Reading online reviews and suggestions of the place you are going to visit will spice up your vacation more. Perhaps,

there is a popular restaurant nearby your hotel that will surely enlighten your taste buds, or there could be a few

picturesque viewing spots that are not widely known to tourists but familiar to the locals there. It might save you trouble

too. Online reviews also tend to show you the things that you must avoid or stay away from, like certain lonely alleys

that have robbery cases or common scams used to trick tourists for money.

These are some vacation preparation tips that will surely make your trip worthwhile. Lastly, remember to have a


great time and go bonkers! 02

VOCABULARY Monsoon
DO YOU KNOW THESE WORDS?

updated: made more modern or up to date/ aware of the latest information
Monsoon: a shift in winds that cause very rainy season and very dry season, usually

associated with parts of Asia
consideration: careful thought, over a period of time
ongoing: continuing ; still in progress
scorching: very hot
spice up: add excitement/ interest to something
enlighten: give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or

situation
familiar: well known from long or close association
worthwhile: worth the effort/ time/money
go bonkers: go wild/ have a blast

Try including them into your essays ! :D

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“The greatest legacy we FAMILY
can leave our childrens
is happy memories.” – F TRAVELLING
Og Mandino rom the beginning of a journey to long after arriving at home,

travelling with family can be one of the most rewarding adventures you can have
together. Travelling can be an enlightning and eye-opening experience for all ages of
children, where there is divine foods,new people all around the world and views.

Dear Gung, When our hotel in Chiang Mai didn’t have
My daughter Elena and I took our first a pool, you arranged for the hotel down the
dream trip to Thailand and you were our street to open their pool for us to spend an
amazing guide. We were slightly disquiet afternoon there by their pool.
about taking such a long trip, but you were
welcoming and inclusive from the very first You guided us to experience so much of
meeting, going out of your way to do the Thai warmth, hospitality, and welcome.
everything to make our father-daughter I would love to return again and again.
experience so exceptional.
I owed you one here Gung, for your part in
You made sure Elena had the right pants to creating such a special father-daughter
wear when visiting a shrine…and bought experience! Peace out!
her a special elephant backpack she had
her eye on that she still treasures today. Loves, 04
She was full of the joys of springs when Mark
she showed me.You were kind and light-
hearted, someone who bucks me up with a
warm smile.

Moment by moment

While travel enables families to form a stronger bond, children also benefit from new experiences and adults
gain a greater appreciation for what’s around them. Read on to find out why travelling with family truly is life
enriching.

It encourages family Travelling with family reminds you 10 hilarious
bonding to appreciate the little things stories about
travelling with
Away from life’s everyday distractions and long Children are naturally more inquisitive than
working hours, families are able to spend adults, which will help open your eyes to what’s kids
uninterrupted time together. Even the simplest around you. Seeing children’s reactions to the
experiences, such as a meal, can become cherished world’s most extraordinary sights makes you 05
memories. appreciate them even more.

It promotes a global
education

Children are also thought to absorb knowledge more
effectively through experiential learning, so while
trying new cuisines and getting to know local
customs, they may even pick up a little of the
language.

FAieDldVaEnNd TSUtrReaEm!

WHAT ARE SOME INTERESTING PLACES
TO VISIT?

Tioman Island, Pahang Endau-Rompin National Park, Johor

Large part of the island is covered by tropical rainforest with Go for a forest adventure at this ecological
hilly topography. You can go diving in the crystal clear sea and paradise which is home to a variety of exotic plants
check out the brimming marine life there. Trekkers can hike to and endangered wild animals such as elephants
one of the main attractions, Asah Waterfall. The stunning flora and tigers. This national park is one of the best
is a wonderful sight to behold! You can also go on a fishing spots for rafting activities and you must not miss
trip off the coast of Tioman Island. out! You can mesmerise the beauty of Buaya
Sangkut Waterfall, one of the most famous water
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah spots too.

If you come from a family that loves the outdoors, especially You can add these ideas into your email!
trekking and hiking, try climbing the highest mountain in
Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu! You can see the beautiful sunrise 06
at the mountain peak and enjoy the awesome view as you
look down from above. If you do not wish to climb to the top,
you can go to Kinabalu Park by car and soak your aching
muscles from all the climbing and trekking at Poring Hot
Springs.

Summer Beach
Sky above, sand below, peace within.

Beach parties are celebrations that give vibes of reveling on a carefree beach or
exotic island. Beach parties for work are an excellent way to bring your co-
workers together for a laidback, fun event.

I-Think Seashell Summer Make a
art Beach sundial
Can you list Ideas
out 3 activities painting
that can be
done during Frisbee Beach
beach parties bonfire
with friends?
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Beach party
ideas for an
Epic Summer
Holiday

What Reese Miller

THEY SAY The people here are affable and easy to talk
with! Thank you for making my trip amazing
08 and unique.

Korina Villanueva

This was a really cool trip. Our tour guide was
very kind and knowledgeable about all the
locations we stopped at. I would definitely
visit here again.

We want reviews of holiday camps for teenagers.

Your review should include information about the place,
food and activities. Would you recommend a particular
holiday camp? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

The best review will be publised in our magazine.

Beach Activities Water Activities

Are you familiar with these activities? GRAMMAR ATTACK!

Sightseeing SNORKELLING

-the activity of visiting places of interest in a Simple Tense: go(es) snorkelling
particular location. Past Tense: went snorkelling
Example: Tom went sightseeing today. Present Continuous Tense :
is/am/are going snorkelling
Sunbathing Example : You can go snorkelling at

-the activity of sitting or lying in the sun, Pulau Tioman.
especially to tan the skin.
Example: Sunbathing for too long will KAYAKING
cause a sunburn.
Simple Tense: go(es) kayaking
09 Past Tense: went kayaking
Present Continuous Tense :
is/am/are going kayaking
Example : Edwin loves to go

kayaking.

Snorkel is the breathing equipment while
Kayak is the boat used to go kayaking

Young Adult's Pick

Look at how we use these phrases!

cup of tea- suited to one's taste
A:"We should visit that restaurant that serves Thai food nearby. It's really popular among
teenagers."
B:"I'll pass. Thai food isn't my cup of tea."

head over heels- madly in love
I am head over heels for ramen. I plan to travel to Japan and try out every single variety of
ramen they have!

piqued my/his/her/your/their/our interest-makes one interested or curious
That statue over there piqued my interest, may I take a closer look?

set foot- go into;enter
This is my first time set foot in the desert.

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Puzzles and Quizzes

WORD SEARCH

PUZZLE

A.How many can you find?

beach camp
canoe compass
destination explore
flight
luggage kayak
statue monument
visit
tourist
bus
climb 11
exciting
interesting
map
ticket
wonderful

B. Complete the sentences with these words.

arrange accommodation confirm a flight contact a travel agency exchange currency
hire a car pack a suitcase reach our destination renew a passport

1.If you need to_________, try the one on the Strand. They've been in business for years.
2.Once we get to Shannon Airport, we'll ________so we can drive all around Ireland.
3.It's better to________ at a bank than at an airport. You'll get more euros for your pounds that way.
4.I can't travel with abroad with this...look at the date on it! Where do you go to _____?
5.Once we _______,please remain seated until the plane has come to a complete stop.
6.I'm going away for the weekend. Once I've finished ironing, I'll ________ and off i go!
7.Good morning, is this British Airways? I'd like to __________,please. It's BA 587.
8.Martha still has to _______ for her trip, but she can't decide whether to stay in a hotel or a hostel.

C. Fill in the blanks with underline words by referring page 6.

1.To be full to the point of almost overflowing:_________ 5.Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign
2.The pointed top of the mountain:_________ country:___________
3.See or observe:_________ 6.To capture the complete attention of (someone):__________
4.To make something very wet:____________ 7.A place or state of bliss/ delight:___________

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Answer page B.
1.contact a travel
A. agency
2.hire a car
3.exchange currency
4.renew a passport
5.reach our destination
6.pack a suitcase
7.confirm a flight
8.arrange
accommodation

C. 13
1.brimming
2.peak
3.behold
4.soak
5.exotic
6.mesmerise
7.paradise

THANK YOU!



MADE BY:
ANGELINE YEOH HAN YI

BEH SIEW TING
CLASS S51