Pract ice
1 Directed Writing 1-9
spm
• Tips and Techniques
• Practices 1 – 8
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2 Continuous Writing 10-12
spm
• Tips and Techniques
• Practices 1 – 8
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3 Short Texts and Graphic Materials 13-20
spm
• Tips and Techniques
• Practices 1 – 4
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4 Rational Cloze 21-27
spm
• Tips and Techniques
• Practices 1 – 4
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5 Information Transfer 28-44
spm
• Tips and Techniques
• Practices 1 – 7
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6 Reading Comprehension & Summary 45-59
spm
• Tips and Techniques
• Practices 1 – 6
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7 Literature Component 60-70
spm
• Tips and Techniques
• Poems 1. Practices 1 – 6 2. Practices 1 – 6
• Short Stories: Practices 1 – 4 2. Practices 1 – 4
• Drama: Practice 1 – 4
Assessment Test 71 – 79
Forecast Test 80 – 88
Answers A1 – A24
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Pract ice
spm 3 Short Texts and Graphic Materials
A nalysis Sign Year / Genre 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
SPM
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Advertisement ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Short text ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Slogan / Caption
Procedure ■
News report ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Notice ■ ■ ■ ■
Graph / Table / Chart ■ ■ ■
Cartoon strip ■
Extract ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Letter ■ ■
Conversation ■ ■
Text ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Tips and Techniques
For questions 1 to 8 in Section A of the English 1119/1 SPM Paper 2, students are required to answer eight
multiple-choice questions based on short texts and graphic materials given. This is to test the students’
understanding of what they have read.
The stimuli given includes:
• Reports/Extracts/Texts • Graphs/Tables/Charts
• Online websites • Cartoon strips (with and without dialogues)
• Advertisements • Instructions
• Procedures • Notices/signs
• Conversations
Guidelines:
1. Read through each question quickly to get a gist 7. Analyse each option (A, B, C and D) carefully.
of what is required of you.
8. Remember, multiple-choice options are often
2. Read and study each stimulus/text given similar. They are written in a way to try and trick
carefully. Do so at least twice. you. One is the actual answer whilst the other
three are distractors.
3. Then, read the question again.
9. Eliminate the options which you are certain are
4. Highlight the key word or phrase – what you are wrong.
required to find or answer.
10. Study and look for the best answer.
5. Pay attention to words like except/incorrect in
the question. 11. Check your answers before going to the next
section.
6. Look for the answer.
Answer within the allocated time frame suggested: 15 minutes
Marks allocated : 8 marks
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English Form 4 Practice 3 Short Texts and Graphic Materials
Practice 1
Questions 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose the best
answer.
3. The main purpose of the advertisement is
We had just completed our wildlife viewing safaris A to introduce the festival
in Kenya and crossed the border to climb Mt. SPM
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Kilimanjaro. Five trails are available to anyone B to promote the festival to the public
intent on climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. We had C to encourage the public to visit Miri
chosen the Marangu Trail which has permanent D to inform the public about the venue of
huts for accommodation and is supposedly the the festival
easiest among the five trails.
The trail wound its way through a charming mossy
forest with some beautiful flowers. We reached
Mandala Hut at 2.30 p.m. It was an easy day. We KUALA LUMPUR CYCLING FOR CHARITY
covered 8.3 km in 3.5 hours and gained about
900m in altitude. Location: Dataran Merdeka
Event Date: 14 March 2020 (Saturday)
Time: 7 a.m.
1. Which title best summarises the above text? Distance: 30 km
A The Mandala Hut To register: Call 03-2027 2031
B Mount Kilimanjaro Online registration: www.klcyclingcharity.com
C Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro Remember to bookmark this event!
D Adventures in the Mountain Share
• Mail • Whatsapp • Facebook • Messenger • WeChat
The residents of Taman Intan have been living
with water disruption for the past one year. 4. From the notice, we know that
They claimed that their problem started with the
construction of the new apartments in the area. SPM A we can share the information on Instagram
2019
The water disruption has disturbed the lives of all B we can register through Whatsapp
residents in Taman Intan. The residents want the C the event is held in Kuala Lumpur
local government to look into their grievances and D we can comment about the event
to find a solution to their woes.
2. What do residents want the government to Since its inception in 1989, the National
Elephant Conservation Centre has been
do? dedicated to saving, rehabilitating, and
A to restore water supply relocating elephants for safer habitats.
B to build more water pipes A popular location for tourists thanks to
C to sue the construction company the unique opportunity to feed and bathe
D to stop the construction of apartments elephants, the centre puts its popularity
to good use by constantly working to raise
awareness of the importance of elephant
Get set for the Borneo Jazz Festival, in Miri, conservation in Malaysia.
Sarawak which will run on May 9 and 10. Previously
known as the Miri International Jazz Festival, the
event will see an enchanting fusion of music and 5. Which of the following words is the closest
adventure enhanced by exhilarating performances. in meaning to the word dedicated?
This year’s line-up includes those who have really A keen
made it big in the world of jazz, including Iris, B granted
an ethno-jazz band from California; an all-male C fanatical
acappella musical group from Hawaii; and the
famous Violet ballet from Austria. D committed
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English Form 4 Practice 3 Short Texts and Graphic Materials
7. From the newspaper extract above, we
SPM know that the bushfires
2018
Nani A are an on-going threat in Australia
Hi, Nani. 7.05pm B have eased due to cooler weather
C are caused by wind directions
Hi, Suria. What’s up? 7.07pm D are heading towards the city
Do you know what we are supposed to bring
for Art class this Thursday? 7.10pm
FLY TO TOKYO CONTEST!
Yes, I do. En Helmi wants us to bring some
magazines, glue and scissors. 7.12pm
Thanks, Nani. 7.15pm
You’re welcome. 7.16pm
6. Based on the text message,
A Suria did not go to school that day.
B Suria wants to know how Nani is
doing. Winners get TWO flight tickets to Tokyo!
C Suria wanted some information 10 amazing prizes to be won!
from Nani. Join the contest now!
D Suria wanted to know about Encik Subscribe to elifestyle-magazine for a
Helmi minimum of 12 months
Visit elifestyle.com.my for more information.
Australia: The country has been battling its worst Closing date: 28 February 2020
bushfire season, with fires killing 29 people and Terms and conditions apply.
destroying thousands of homes. Officials say that
the threat from fires is far from over despite cooler
weather. 8. From the advertisement above, customers
Firefighters are preparing to use the week of
calmer conditions to contain the most volatile parts can join the contest
of bushfires that are threatening private property A by reading the terms and conditions of
and destroying large areas of national parks in the contest
Victoria and New South Wales. B by subscribing the electronic magazine
In New South Wales, around 18 bushfires are still C latest by 27 February 2020
not contained with one fire declared as ‘emergency D by visiting the website
level’.
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English Form 4 Practice 3 Short Texts and Graphic Materials
Practice 2
Questions 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose the best
answer.
3. Another word for championed is
The protein in eggs is the highest quality protein found
in any food. Eggs contain lutein and zeaxanthin for A misplaced C acquired
eye health. They also contain amino acids tryptophan B advocated D eluded
and tyrosine which have potent antioxidant properties to
help prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer. Besides
that, they have naturally occurring vitamin B12 and PARIS: A major fire has engulfed the medieval
choline which is an essential nutrient that aids fetal cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, one of France’s
brain development and helps prevent birth defect. most famous landmarks.
The 850-year old Gothic building’s spire and roof
have collapsed but the main structure, including the
1. Which is the best title for the above text? bell towers, have been saved, officials say.
A Ways to Ensure Eggs Are Fresh Firefighters are still working to contain the blaze
B Eggs are Health Food as teams try to salvage the artwork stored inside.
C My Favourite Food Thousands of people gathered in the streets
D Egg Nutrition around the cathedral, observing the flames in
silence.
Social Media for Teens
Advantage Disadvantage 4. From the news, we know that
• Share ideas with • Spending too much SPM A the artwork have been saved
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friends time online causes B firefighters have completed their task
• Learn about disconnect with the C the fire has totally burnt down the
culture of different real world building
communities • Being the victim o D the building is more than eight centuries
• Develop real world online bullying old
skills to become • Personal information
more independent being shared online
The Pulau Payar Marine Park is located to the
2. Which of the following is one of the south of the main island of Langkawi and home to
disadvantages of social media? a cluster of four islands. These islands are Pulau
Payar, Pulau Segantang, Pulau Lembu and Pulau
A Sharing of ideas with people of the Kaca. They happen to be the only spot to snorkel
same interest group and dive and at the same time experience the
B Spending long hours playing online beauty of the coral reef and marine life in this
games part of the coast.
Visitors generally stay the day via tour groups
C Buy and sell things online that depart from the Kuah Jetty in Langkawi or
D Get real time information alternatively, from Penang on a two-hour ferry
ride
On 18 August 2018, the world mourned the
passing of Kofi Annan, former United Nations 5. According to this article,
Secretary-General and Nobel Peace laureate,
who championed the importance of economic, SPM A the biggest island is Pulau Payar
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social and environmental sustainability and B the marine park is in Langkawi island
fought throughout his life for a fairer and more C the only way to get to the park is by
peaceful world. taking a ferry
Annan was 80 when he died and was hailed as D visitors can only go to the park from
humanity’s best example, the epitome of human
decency and grace. Kuah Jetty in Langkawi
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7. What is one concern if the above technology
Dear Manager, is used?
Last Saturday, we celebrated my brother’s birthday
at your café. I must say the birthday decorations were A robots are more efficient
nice and your staffs were friendly and polite. B more people will be jobless
However, I was very disappointed with the quality C companies will have higher profit
of food served as they were not to our expectation. I D cost of paying workers will decrease
have eaten at your café a few times and have found
the food tasty and delicious. Unfortunately, that
couldn’t be said about the food served during my MALAYSIAN CHINESE MUSEUM
brother’s birthday. Most of the food including the Visit the first Malaysian Chinese Museum
potato fries were cold and soft. The fried chicken was at Wisma Huazong, Seri Kembangan which
overcooked and hard. chronicles the history and lives of the Chinese
I have complained to your staffs but no action community. The museum has more than 10,000
has been taken. precious historical items and information,
A dissatisfied customer documents and pictures to present the
contributions the Chinese have made to
Malaysia.
Opening hours: 9.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
6. What was the customer unhappy about? (Closed on Mondays, except public holidays)
A Birthday decoration
SPM Entrance fee:
2018
B Behaviour of staffs RM20 (seniors aged 65 and above)
C Cafe cleanliness RM10 & students RM5
D Food quality Location:
1st Floor Wisma Huazong
Lebuhraya Sungai Besi, Seri Kembangan,
Selangor
In Japan, Artificial Intelligence (AI) are replacing
office workers. Office workers are being replaced
by AI system that possesses cognitive technology
that can think like a human, making it able to 8. The main purpose of the notice is to
analyse and interpret data including text, images, SPM A inform the public about the existence of
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audio and video. the museum
This technology will be able to read tens of B advise the public about the visiting
thousands of medical reports and calculate payouts hours
for insurance companies. According to a report by
Nomura Research Institute, nearly half of all jobs C update the information on the museum
in Japan could be performed by robots by 2035. D report on the location of the museum
Practice 3
Questions 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose the best
answer.
1. What do you think the boy was going to
Boy : Mum, can I use your mobile to make a call?
Mother : Sure, here it is. I was wondering when you tell his mother? Analysing
will get around to ask me for that favour. A He would like to have that smartphone.
Boy : Wow, mum, this is priceless! You’ve the B He was going to thank his mother for
latest Digi smartphone! giving him the phone.
Mother : Yes, your father gave it to me as an C He was going to wish his mother
anniversary present.
Boy : Mum, imagine how much my friends ‘Happy Anniversary’.
will envy me… D He was going to ask his father to get
Mother : Hold that thought and return my phone the same phone for him.
to me.
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4. The above is a sample of the format for
Please
Queue A formal letters
Start B informal letters
Here
C application forms
D complaint letters
Consumers’ Club
2. When we see such sign, we should ➥ Monthly meetings
SPM A start another queue. ➥ Talks on consumerism and consumer rights
2012 ➥ Talks on money management
B rush to the front of the queue. ➥ Visits to factories and shopping centres to
C not stand at the back of the queue. learn pricing of goods
D observe the procedure, ‘First come first ➥ Talk on young entrepreneurship – challenges
served’. and targets
Traditional Music 5. Based on the programme of the Consumers’
Central Market Kuala Lumpur is organising a SPM Club, we can say that the club hopes to
2012
‘Traditional Musical Instruments’ contest on Sept 7 instil
from 10. 00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. A discipline in its members.
Come and watch the contestants battle for the top
post at the market’s Outdoor Stage. B consumer skills in its members.
For details, visit www.centralmarket.com.my C money making skills in its members.
D money saving skills in its members.
3. This contest would attract people who play
the following instruments except INFO CORNER
A seruling C rebab Kelana Putera Condominium
B serunai D flute • Found: a pram and a bicycle by the pool on
Friday evening
• For rent: (i) Unit 3 – 12, Block B
Matthew Tan
(ii) Unit 8 – 3, Block C
123, Jalan 8/9, • Opening of a launderette on Ground Floor
Taman Lucky, Administration Block
45600 Kuala Lumpur.
Upcoming event:
– A mooncake gathering for all residents by the
The Editor swimming pool
The Daily News, – Saturday, 21 Sept, at 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
167, USJ 2/16, All are welcome
57000 Subang Utama. 31 JANUARY 20_
-The Management-
Dear Sir,
Complaint about xxxxxxx 6. Why do you think the management sets up
the info corner?
A To collect money for its events.
2. B To inform residents of current and
future events.
3. C To instil the spirit of neighbourliness
among the residents.
D To keep residents aware of happenings
Yours faithfully,
xxxxxxx within the condominium.
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So, I’m reading a book on my Ever since the Industrial Revolution, the water
cycle in many parts of the world has become tainted
new iPad, but can’t the iPad with acid rain. Acid rain happens when water in
read it for me? Do I have to do the atmosphere gets mixed with the sulphuric and
everything? nitrogen compounds released from factories, coal
power plants and motor vehicles. The noxious gases
are carried up high before they are converted to
acid rain and deposited back on earth. Rivers, lakes
and even seas become contaminated. Sea creatures
Matthew Perry get poisoned. Monuments and buildings are also
affected when the acid reacts with their surfaces.
7. Which of the following is most relevant to 8. From the text, it is clear that acid rain has
the statement by Matthew Perry? SPM caused the following except
It indicates a shortcoming of 2019 A the death of sea creatures.
A iPads B changes in the water cycle.
B man himself C contamination of water resources.
C computer technology D discolouration of monuments and
D the environment buildings.
Practice 4
Questions 1 to 8 are based on the given stimuli. Study the information carefully and choose the best
answer.
2. We can conclude that
Save for a Rainy Day A the people who contributed to this
KUALA LUMPUR, Monday: Recently, there has been article are photography experts.
an increase in the prices of household necessities.
Consumers are advised to spend wisely and buy only B brightness and angle are the two factors
what is needed. All families should also put aside an that contribute to taking the perfect selfie.
emergency fund for unexpected situations. C we should practice taking selfies with a
1. From the newspaper report, we can selfie guru.
conclude that D we are not allowed to take selfies in
SPM
2018 public without permission
A there has been an increase in household
emergencies.
B spending wisely will help us when it rains. It was a typical afternoon at the store. A handful
C the rainy season is causing the price of of customers were scattered among the shelves,
household necessities to go up. browsing through various titles on display. In the
D we should save up for emergency situations. middle of the shop was a long table where the new
releases were stacked in neat piles. Jason was busy
dusting the display when a shriek came from the
How to Take the Perfect Selfie back of the shop. Jason sighed. Biscuits must have
In order to take the perfect selfie, here are some tips escaped from his cage again.
shared by several self-proclaimed “selfie experts”.
Firstly, choose a place with good lighting or adjust 3. The excerpt above tells us that Jason
your position for maximum brightness if you are A wants to buy a book.
stuck in a dimly-lit area. Next, make sure you take B dislikes noisy people.
your selfie at an angle that is flattering to you. Our
selfie gurus all agreed that practice makes perfect C owns a book shop.
when it comes to selfies so snap away! D doesn’t allow animals in his shop.
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English Form 4 Practice 3 Short Texts and Graphic Materials
Questions 4 and 5 are based on the following 6. Which of the following statements is
text. SPM TRUE?
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A Customers must pay for a fitting
session.
Hi, Cindy! Have you done the B This advertisement is meant for
homework Ms Lee gave us?
superheroes and real life personas.
I am just about to start C Customers must prepare their own
accessories.
I don’t really understand the question. Can D We can rent costumes at The Party
you help me?
Expert
Sure, would you like to come over to my
place? We can work on it together
TRESPASSERS WILL BE FINED AND/
Yes, I’d like that if you don’t mind. I’ll bring some OR JAILED
snacks with me too.
7. From the sign above, we know that
Okay, great. See you soon! A no one is allowed to enter without
permission.
Thanks, Cindy. You’re a lifesaver! B trespassers must pay a fine to enter.
C there is a special entrance for those who
wish to trespass.
4. What is the purpose of the above conversation? D offenders who are fined will not be
A Cindy wants to remind Daniel to bring
SPM
2016 jailed.
some snacks for the party at her house.
B Daniel wants to know if Ms Lee gave
them any homework when he was How to use:
absent. 1. Remove protective
C Daniel needs Cindy’s help with his film.
homework. SECRET GARDEN 2. Cut into smaller
D Daniel wants to thank Cindy for saving AIR FRESHENER pieces if necessary.
his life. BAR 3. Place in desired
spot(s).
5. The phrase “You’re a lifesaver!” shows 4. For best results,
SPM Daniel’s .
2015 replace bars every 2
A joy C excitement weeks.
B anger D gratitude
8. To keep our house smelling fresh, we must
HAVE AN EXCITING PARTY TO ATTEND A wrap our belongings with a protective
ON HALLOWEEN? film.
We provide B use only small pieces of air freshener
☛ the latest designs from superheroes to real life bars.
personas C choose only one specific spot to put air
☛ full dry clean after every rental - 100% hygienic freshener bars.
☛ all related accessories at no extra charge! D replace the air freshener bars regularly.
Call us at 03-88856333 or send us an email at
[email protected]
to arrange for a complimentary fitting session at
our studio!
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ABC Bread Factory,
spm Pract ice Directed Writing Lot 25-1, Jalan Tujuan,
1
52200 Bandar Sri Damansara,
Practice 1 Kawasan Perindustrian KIP,
Kuala Lumpur. 24 June 2020
To: Encik Mohd Harun, School Principal
From: Khairul Nizam, Head Prefect Dear Sir/Madam,
Title: A Fight in the Canteen
Date: 3 May 2020 Permission to Visit ABC Bread Factory
It was 10.50 a.m. It was recess time and there were On behalf of the Interact Club of Sek. Men. Keb. Cheras, I
many students in the canteen. The whole place was busy would like to request your permission for our club members
and noisy. Some students were busy queueing for food. to visit your factory.
Those who bought food sat in groups and some have
started eating. It was during this time that I was walking pass 2. We plan to visit the factory on Saturday, 23 of
rd
the canteen when I heard some students yelling at each September 2020 at 10 a.m. Our group consists of 25
other. I was curious and went to check out to see what was students and two accompanying teachers. As we will be
happening. travelling in a school bus, we would also like to request for a
Two students were hurling insults at each other. The parking space for our bus.
two boys were Mohd Amirul and Samsul Bahri from Form 4
Science 2. They were quarreling with each other over who 3. The purpose of this visit is to learn about the process of
reached the table first and who should sit there. Then they bread making in a mass production mode. We hope that this
started punching and kicking each other. This is followed by visit will expand and broaden our knowledge about the bread
a brutal fist fight between them. There was spilt food on the that we buy and consume from the shelf. It will also enhance
ground. our understanding about the processes involved in making
Three boys who were watching by the side did not bread in a factory environment.
attempt to stop the fight. In a few minutes, there was blood
coming out from one of the boys’ nose. When seeing this, 4. We hope that you could give us a brief explanation of the
some friends of Amirul and Samsul became angry and also processes and a tour of the factory to help us to understand
joined the fight. more. We hope this trip will give a good exposure to our
I tried to stop them. Some of their friends were also members and inspire them to start their own business in the
trying to stop the fight. Unfortunately, the students carried on future.
with their assault on each other. Some girls became scared
and started screaming. The atmosphere in the canteen 5. At the same time, we would like to find out if we could
became messy and chaotic. buy your products for our school event such as Family Day
As things were getting out of hand, I ran down the
corridor quickly to inform the Discipline Teacher. The and the rate that you would be able to offer us.
Discipline Teacher, Mr Siva, quickly went to the canteen with
a few other teachers. They managed to stop the fight. All the 6. If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to
students who were involved in the incident were taken to the contact our club advisor, Mr Ravi at his mobile number at
principal’s office. 019 - 455 5230 or our school office at 03-72304555 (Sek.
One of the boys involved in the fight, Amirul, was Men. Keb. Cheras). We look forward to a favourable reply
bleeding from the nose. Mr Siva took him to the clinic in from you.
his car for treatment. Those who joined the fight were
reprimanded. They were warned to never fight in school Thank you.
again.
Yours sincerely,
Reported by: Sherin Tan
Khairul Nizam (Sherin Tan Kah Ling)
Head Prefect Secretary
Practice 2 Practice 3
The Secretary, A very good morning to Mrs Agnes Tan, our most
Interact Club, honourable principal, respected teachers and fellow friends.
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Cheras, My name is Sarojini Devi and I am the President of the
Kuala Lumpur, Nature Club. It is indeed a great honour to be given this
opportunity to speak on a topic which is relevant to all of us
The Manager, in conjunction with the ‘Save Our Environment’ campaign.
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English Form 4 Answers
We need a healthy environment to live a healthy life. cleanliness in the class.
Due to this, we need to protect our environment so that we Apart from the classes, it is also important to keep the
can have a healthy environment for generations to come. It canteen clean as it is a place for students to eat and drink.
is our duty to preserve the Earth with proactive measures. Food wrappers should not be left on the table or dumped on
In view of that, during the period of this campaign, many the floor. They should be thrown into the rubbish bins outside
activities will be carried out.
the canteen. Used cutleries should be placed in the basins
One activity is collecting all reusable and recyclable provided and whenever possible, wipe down the table after
waste materials in the school compound every morning you have finished eating so that the next person can eat
before classes begin. These wastes include bottles, cans comfortably.
and newspapers. The waste products will be separated into When going to the washroom, make sure to flush the
different garbage bags and sent to the recycling centre. toilet after every use. This will keep the toilet from becoming
smelly. It will also make it easier for the cleaning staff to
Besides that, we will also collect old newspapers from clean the toilets after school. Used tissues should be thrown
home. Please bring old newspapers from your home and into the rubbish bin and not left on the sink or on the floor.
leave them at the reuse and recycle corner in the school hall. As for the tap, make sure that it is closed properly to avoid
Our club members will be in charge of the daily collection. wasting water.
Please tie the newspapers neatly before sending them in.
Apart from the places mentioned above, we should also
At the same time, let us remind each other not to litter keep the general school compound clean. Do not litter as
and throw rubbish indiscriminately whether it is within the you walk around the school. If you cannot find a rubbish
school compound or outside of school. bin at the time, just keep the rubbish you have with you
until you find one. If you are throwing away recyclable items
During the campaign, a poster competition will be held such as old note books or empty cans, throw them into the
in the school hall. The purpose of the competition is to recycling bins near the school gate. Finally, do not step on
create awareness on the importance of having a clean and the plants or pluck any of the flowers growing around the
sustainable environment. The winner will receive a cash school. Respect the hard work of our gardeners.
prize of RM300. The second runner-up and third runner- In order to ensure that the students remain vigilant
up will receive a book voucher worth RM200 and RM100 regarding cleanliness at all times, the school administration
respectively. Consolation prizes will also be given out. All
prizes are sponsored by XYZ Bookshop. should put up posters and signs to remind students of their
duty and responsibility. Those who litter should also be taken
We have also invited an officer from the Department to see the discipline master. Remember, only through the
of Environment to give a talk and presentation on the joined efforts of everyone in the school that we can keep it
consequences of pollution to humans, wildlife and the clean and safe for everyone.
environment. I hope this will truly help us to grasp the
dire consequences of uncontrolled human activities on our Practice 5
environment.
Report on Incident at School Gate – SMK Bukit Katil
Finally, let us do our utmost to ensure the success of Date : 14 May 2020
this campaign and to instill good values that we can bring To : The Discipline Teacher
with us wherever we go. Thank you. Disciplinary Board
SMK Bukit Katil
Kluang
Practice 4 From : Samad Ali
Prefect- on-Gate Duty
How to Keep the School Compound Clean Sir,
By: Salmiah Daud Ref : An Incident
I was on dismissal duty at the school gate at 2.15 p.m. on 13
As a student, we spend most of our time in school. May 2020. My partner, Sam Hong and I were manning the
Apart from classes, we also have to stay back to attend extra exit school gate.
classes or to participate in sports and other extra-curricular The pedestrians and those taking the school bus had already
activities. As such, it is important for the school to be in left the school compound. The cyclists were standing, lined
tiptop condition so that our time in school is comfortable and up beside their bicycles. They were facing the exit gate.
Everything looked quiet and orderly.
fulfilling.
Firstly, all classes should prepare a duty roster at the The two traffic wardens stopped the traffic and then flagged
beginning of the year so that everyone will be involved in off the line of waiting cyclists. The cyclists cycled off in a
disciplined fashion. Then I noticed that there were some
keeping the class clean and orderly. Include duties such as stragglers who were holding up the line so I quickly signalled
sweeping the floor, cleaning the windows and so on. You to them to hurry up.
can rotate the roster every few months to make it fair for I saw two Form 4 boys monkeying around with their bicycles
everybody. Make sure there is a rubbish bin in the class and they collided into the two bicycles in front of them. The
and that it is constantly being emptied. This will ensure taller boy fell down while the shorter boy fell on one of the
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bicycles. I hurried up to them. The taller boy had injured his to my parents. Should I prove to be successful as a sports
left knee and had a bloody left elbow. The shorter boy had protégé and a straight A student, there are both sports and
sprained his left foot. He had cuts and bruises on his left academic scholarships available. However, I know that I still
cheek. need some incidental expenses. I do not like to burden my
I helped both these two boys and brought them to the parents.
Duty Teacher, Encik Harris Mat who cleaned their cuts and The last of my worry is I’m afraid I would be missing
bruises. Then he took both of them to the Community Clinic my family and home. Call me a baby but this is the first
down the road. Before doing so, he had contacted their time I will be away from them for two long years. Once I
parents to inform them of the incident. commit myself, it means a long time for me. Going home
I think that both the boys, Samy Ali and Ganesh Abu of Form involves time and additional expenses. I definitely will miss
4 Science 1 were at fault as they were fooling around. The Bu’s cooking, bonding with my Abah and having fun with my
boys were not behaving themselves. They apologised to the siblings.
Duty teacher and the two prefects-on-duty. I am keen to accept the scholarship because it’s an
The incident happened within the school compound, it did opportunity of a lifetime. But I have my forebodings. Pak
not involve any public authority. Long, what do you say? Please advise! I need an adult’s
viewpoint! Thank you.
Reported and written by Samad Ali Your nephew,
Samad Ali
Razif
Practice 6 Practice 7
89 Jalan Limau,
Taman Buah, Date : 21 June 2020
89000 Kluang, Title : Reasons Why Shoppers shop at Economy
27 December 2020 Supermarket
Dear Pak Long, I want to find out why residents in the neighbouring housing
How are you? I hope everyone in the family is fine and estates shop at Economy Supermarket and why it is popular
healthy. Abah and Bu are fine too, so are my siblings. I am with both men and women.
writing to ask for some advice. You are both an academician I asked around the neighbourhood and arrived at a few
and a sportsman. You excel in both fields. I believe you conclusions. Based on the accompanying table, I was able
would be the best person to advise me on the course of to come up with some findings which are quite interesting.
action I should take. The table shows the main reasons why Economy
I have been offered a sports scholarship to study in Supermarket is a popular supermarket for shoppers. The
Form 4 in XCel College, a sports college in Johor Bahru. It three top reasons are its close proximity to the shoppers’
is run on the lines of Bukit Jalil Sports School. It is the junior homes, its reputation and its parking facilities. The
division of Excel University College. Pak Long, you know that supermarket is on the average a 15-minute drive from their
I represented my school and state in badminton and received homes. The supermarket too has been able to maintain its
the Talent Trophy for 2019 as well as the Sportsman of the reputation since its opening three years ago for reasonable
Year Award 2019 for Johore State. I did pretty well in my prices, fresh products, courteous efficient service as well
PMR and scored 7 distinctions. as prompt delivery. Parking facilities at the supermarket are
The scholarship covers free board and lodging at ample and spacious.
the college hostel, sports attire and equipment, coaching Of these, the most important reason why men shop at
facilities as well as mentorship plus academic schooling. In Economy is that the supermarket is close to their homes. 25
a nutshell, it is a scholarship. I even get allowances and a men rate this as an important factor. 22 women, however,
personal coach. It looks like a fantastic offer and indeed it prefer Economy to other supermarkets mainly because of
sounds too good to be true. its reputation. They rate the location of the supermarket
The family agrees with me that it is too good a second to reputation. A significant number of men and
scholarship to refuse. However, I have some worries. I’m women (21 men and 20 women) also choose to shop at
afraid that I might not be able to maintain a balance between Economy because of its ample parking facilities. The women
sports and studies. Would I be able to excel in my studies as feel that good and easy parking facilities is as important as
well as continue to grow and develop into a world champion the location of the supermarket. Both the males and females
badminton player? This is my major concern. I want to be are pleased that they only need to walk a short distance to
both a star student and a champion player. Another nagging and from their vehicles.
concern is sports injuries. In any sports, one cannot discount On the other hand, the attitude of the staff does not
the possibility of injuries. What will happen if I were to be seem to be an important factor because only six women and
seriously injured? Would I be able to recover from this injury six men rate this aspect highly. Both men and women are
with medical treatment or would I be affected adversely and pleased with the service but they believe they get this kind
not be able to perform well enough to continue studying of service almost everywhere. Surprisingly, almost no one
in this sports college? Would I be asked to leave and be says they prefer shopping at Economy because it is open
transferred to a day school? 24 hours a day with only 4 men citing it as a reason and
One more worry is the finances. In essence, my parents no women seeing it as important. Most male shoppers shop
do not have to finance my two-year stint at the college. The after office hours on their way home whereas the women
scholarship covers all expenses. This scholarship is a boon would shop either after work or in the evenings. It seems
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as though all-night shopping is something shoppers do not
2
indulge in. 16 men and 17 women consider competitive spm Pract ice Continuous Writing
prices as important. Women are more discerning when it
comes to the price tag.
Proximity, reputation and parking facilities are important Practice 1
when shopping at Economy. Other reasons play a secondary Write a story that ends with:‟... turned into a rescue and
role. fun time for us!”
Researched and Written by, The interschool hockey match had ended in a draw. I had
Sarah Israf
to rush home to get ready for my best friend, Janice the
bookworm’s birthday party. It was already 7.00 p.m. and
Practice 8 the party was to start at 7.30. I had to take a bath and get
Salleh Junid myself ready for the party. Mary was to pick me up and she
said she would be at my front door at 7.15. My problem was
211, Jalan Attap,
Kampung Attap, to be ready by then.
Singapore. Toot! Toot! “Oh dear, she’s here! I haven’t taken my
________________________________________________ bath.” I rushed to the front door, opened it and hollered
to her “Could you wait?” She made a face, shrugged her
The Manager shoulders and nodded impatiently. She then turned her
Hotel Casa La Portugis, attention to her mobile and completely forgot all about me. I
75750 Timber Harbour,
MELAKA. 31 March 2020 took a “crocodile’s shower”, changed hurriedly into my party
gear and grabbed a pair of shoes. I jumped into the car and
Sir/Madam, Mary’s Mum who was driving us to the venue, stepped on
Re: Resort Accommodation Booking the accelerator. We were about to be dropped off when I
looked down at my shoes and uttered a shriek of horror!
My family and I are planning a 3-day 2-night stay at your
beach resort. We would like to get more information about Mary looked at me and looked at my shoes. Then she
the resort, its facilities, activities and places of interest. broke into hysterics. Tears ran down her cheeks. I could not
ask Mary’s Mum for a pair of shoes. I definitely could not fit
2 We plan to check in on Saturday 5 July and check into her shoes. She has such dainty delicate feet. Mary and
th
out on Monday 7 July . There are six of us, two adults and I shared the same shoe size. Mary raised her eyebrows and
th
four teenagers. We are looking to book two double rooms smiled an impish grin. She took off her left shoe and socks
with attached bathrooms with an interconnecting door for
convenience. We request for two additional single beds in and gave them to me. She asked for my left shoe and sock.
the children’s double room. We would like the rooms to have I did not say anything. I did as she told. I took her left shoe
either the sea view and/with a balcony. As we are checking and sock and put them on. Mary was attired as outrageously
in during the non-peak holiday season, we would like to as I was. We both had mismatched shoes and socks. I was
know whether there are any discounts or special offers. relieved I was not the only odd person to be attending the
party.
3 We are also planning to celebrate our parents’ wedding Mary’s Mother looked at the both of us, shrugged her
anniversary on the 5 of July in the evening. We hope shoulders, dropped us off and reminded us that she would be
th
that the resort can come up with suggestions for a private picking us up after 12 midnight. Thank you for understanding
celebration.
parents. We both strolled in nonchalantly into the café where
4 We would appreciate it if you could provide us with the the party was to be held. Of all things, we had to come face-
list of activities that we could take part in during our stay to to-face with our nemesis, Sarah who insolently commented
enable us to thoroughly enjoy our stay at your resort. I would on our footgear, joined in by her clique. We ignored them
like to know if there are any neighbouring historical sites or and we were saved by the appearance of Janice. She sized
local markets (all within an hour’s taxi or car ride) where we up the situation.
could explore as well as enjoy the local culture. As we do not “Thank you, Mary and Joy. You saved me the trouble of
know the location well enough, we would like to know if we
could move around quite safely on our own or do we need a informing my honoured guests the theme of today’s party.
local guide? It’s Jumble-up Shoes and Socks! But how did you two guess
what I was up to? I didn’t breathe a word of it to anyone
5 Please send me the detailed information through email though your mum saw me shopping for socks in different
[email protected] or fax to 029876543. We would like colours and designs at the S & S Outlet. Mary, your mum
to be informed of the total cost for the duration of our stay must have put two and two together and told you, didn’t
(rooms, meals, transport, other incidental and additional she?”
expenses incurred to be itemised).
Mary nodded her head vigorously and breathed a prayer
We look forward to hearing from you. of thanks for a quick-witted friend. The party went off with a
big bang with everyone rushing to grab a sock of their choice
Yours faithfully, while Mary and I watched them rush in for the kill.
What would have been plain embarrassment for me
SallehJunid turned into a rescue and fun time for us!
(SALLEH JUNID)
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Practice 2 Practice 3
Social networking plays an important role in communication. “Time and tide wait for no man”. Describe how you
Discuss. learned to appreciate time.
Walk up to any teenage boy or girl with a handphone I was only 3 years old when my parents passed away
on the streets and ask if they have a Facebook or Instagram in a car accident. It was devastating to lose your parents but
account, and very rarely will you get a negative response. as a child, I was immune to the heartbreak. I simply didn’t
When the Internet first became widespread in the 1990s, little know what was going on. All I remember was that from then
did we know just how far we will come in terms of connectivity on, instead of “mama” and “papa”, “gramps” became the
a mere decade down the road. Back in the days, emails new constant in my life. Gramps was the one who woke me
were thought to be the peak of modern communication. It up at the crack of dawn and sent me off to shower while he
is paperless, instantaneous, relatively cost-free and you can cooked breakfast for me. And Gramps was the one who sent
even attach a photo with your message! How wonderfully me to school on his ancient motorbike, making sure to avoid
amazing is that? any potholes so that I would not be awakened from my on-
Fast forward a few years and you won’t even have to the-way-to-school nap.
type out an entire email and send them to individual people Under Gramps’ care, I flourished as a student. I scored
to keep in touch with them. Nowadays, you can just upload straight As in UPSR and was offered a place in one of the
a photo onto a website with a quirky caption and in the next country’s top boarding schools. But I wasn’t ready to leave
minute, your entire “friends” list would have seen, “liked” and home just yet, so I turned down the offer. For the next
commented on it. Welcome to the age of social networking. few weeks, Gramps wouldn’t even look at me in the eyes
The term “social networking” is pretty self-explanatory. because he thought that I had made a terrible mistake.
It is a network of people with whom you socialise. The In order to prove to Gramps that I had made the right
only thing it doesn’t highlight is the fact that much of those choice, I studied extra hard in secondary school. I was the
interaction happens virtually. Social networking sites are best student for SPM for my year in our district. This time
websites that allow you to create a profile for yourself where around, Gramps was slightly ahead of me. By the time I
you can share details about your daily life. If you know got home, Gramps already had the application forms for 6
someone with a profile on the same website, you can “add” different scholarships lined up on the table. For someone
them as friends. That way you can view their profiles, their who couldn’t even read the newspaper, Gramps sure was
photos and videos, send them messages, and even chat resourceful when he wanted to do something. He made sure
with them in real time if they happen to be online at the same I would not miss out on anymore opportunities.
time. With Facebook’s latest reboot, you can even upload To humour him, I filled out the applications, thinking all
Word documents onto the website for your friends to view the while that I probably wouldn’t even get a single reply.
and download. Any of your communication needs can met How can a small town boy like myself win over all those
with just one website. sophisticated city kids from prestigious schools? So imagine
However, the reaches of social networking are not my surprise when I was called for interviews with not just
confined to only those that you know personally. With one but all six of the scholarships that I applied for. Gramps
Instagram for example, you can set your account to “Public”, simply leaned back on his old rocking chair with a knowing
meaning it is accessible by people who are not on your smile on his face when I told him the news.
immediate list of followers and the next thing you know, the I eventually accepted a scholarship to study business in
photo you just uploaded will be viewable to users across the Kuala Lumpur. As I waved at Gramps from the bus window,
world. All they need to do is to look up certain key words I vowed to visit him as much as I could. Little did I know
that you would have included with your photo also known as that even the best laid plans can go awry. Kuala Lumpur
“tags”. Human connectivity has never been faster or more is a huge place, filled with sights and sounds I had only
effective. Social networking is no longer just for keeping in ever dreamed of back in the village. Every other day, there
touch with the people that you know; social networking also was something new and interesting to explore. My weekly
allows you to meet people. visits became fortnightly visits and eventually, monthly visits.
More recently, thanks to the ingenuity of internet During my final year of college, I only went home once a
users, this wonderful element of the internet has been put year during the festive season. I figured once I graduated, I
to many good use. People upload and share information would be able to visit more.
about charitable projects and community events to generate But after graduation, came work which took me even
attention and support. Talented musicians upload sound clips further away from Gramps. My once-a-year trip home
and videos onto the internet, building a fanbase along the way became a half-an-hour phone call on the way to my next
and the next thing you know, they have been “discovered”. appointment. Before I knew it, it has been 10 years since
Justin Bieber is one extremely successful case in point. I left that small fishing village I used to call home. By then,
People with similar interests share personal experiences and Gramps was no longer the robust man he used to be as his
tips online and form specialised communities based on their heart continuously gave him problems. One day, I decided to
passion. All of these are examples of social networking at its bring him to Kuala Lumpur to see a specialist. The morning
finest. I was due to drive home, I got a call from Kak Anang, our
In the years to come, social networking is set to evolve neighbour in the village. I knew even before I answered the
even further. Seeing as to how social networking has already call that Gramps was gone. It felt as if someone had pulled
successfully reinvented human communication once, the the plug on my world because all of a sudden, there was
possibilities are truly endless. nothing but darkness.
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Time and tide wait for no man. Many people are familiar down from the bed. I couldn’t lift him. He’s too heavy for me.’
with this saying but not many people can truly appreciate Puan Nor and her husband were my next door
what it means. Cherish the time you have with your loved neighbour. Puan Nor was in her seventies and her husband,
ones. Don’t make excuses because you never know when Encik Rashid, was in his eighties. The couple had been living
time will be suddenly and cruelly taken away from you. I on their own for some time now.
learnt this lesson the hard way. I followed Puan Nor into her house and into her
bedroom. Encik Rashid was slumped on the floor. There
Practice 4 was blood trickling down his forehead. There was also blood
on the floor. He looked very weak and could hardly speak.
Joining social networking websites has many Puan Nor quickly took a piece of wet cloth and cleaned the
advantages. How far do you agree? blood from his forehead. After that, I lifted him up with all my
In recent years, social networking websites have strength and moved him into the wheelchair. Encik Rashid
mushroomed at an alarming rate. These sites provide a has a medium-sized frame but at that moment, he felt really
platform that focuses on interaction among people. heavy.
One advantage of these websites is that they bring I pushed the wheelchair to the car and with Puan Nor’s
together people with shared interests and activities. These help transferred Encik Rashid into my car. We rushed him to
websites create communities of people with similar interest. the hospital. The doctor on duty told us that Encik Rashid had
They provide a platform for people to express their ideas, suffered from a stroke. He was admitted to the intensive care
thoughts, events and interests. Social networking websites unit. Puan Nor asked for my help to contact her daughter to
like Facebook, Weibo and MySpace are popular because convey the news. I accompanied Puan Nor at the hospital
they cover a variety of topics that can relate to many people. until her children arrived.
Users can join websites which focus on their area of interests Driving back from the hospital, I thought about my own
such as travelling, cooking, art and so on. parents. Guilt came over me as I realised that the last time
Social networking websites allow internet users to make I visited them was a month back. I immediately called my
friends with people of the same interests. Users who join mother to find out how she and my father were doing. I told
websites according to their area of interests would meet them I’ll visit them during the weekend.
other users who have the same interests as them. This Encik Rashid was discharged from the hospital after one
allows them to make new friends and also invite other friends week. Despite his slurred speech, he had a good appetite
with the same interests as them, thus creating a community and he appeared happy a few weeks after the incident. His
of people with shared interests. daughter came back to live with them. The other children
Besides that, social networking websites these days are visited them regularly.
safer than many other websites. Most of them require users
to activate their account upon signing up. Users have to Practice 6
fill up a questionnaire answering a series of questions to
determine and identify their topics of interest. New users
are then paired or matched with individuals or groups that Pollution is hazardous to our environment. How far do
share the same interest with them. This enables new users you agree?
to make friends as soon as they join the websites instead Pollution is an issue that concerns all of us in today’s
of taking hours after hours of searching and researching on modern world. There are many types of pollution namely air,
their own. water and noise. Pollution causes many health problems and
However, users of social networking websites must be brings about negative effects.
wary of unseen forces such as hackers when using these Air pollution is caused by the emission of toxic gases
websites. Even though these websites have their own safety from vehicles, factories and open burning. There are more
and security measures, they are still vulnerable for hacking and more vehicles on our roads as society gets more affluent.
activities done by unscrupulous people. People want a better quality of life as they prefer to commute
Users must be wary of exposing too much personal in the comfort of their cars instead of riding in overcrowded
information on these websites. They must be made aware public buses. As more people travel to work and for pleasure
that when they post information and photographs, they are in their private cars, the air gets more polluted with the
also exposing themselves to unscrupulous people in the carbon dioxide that chokes our lungs. Carbon monoxide
website who may sell these information for monetary gains. released by the burning of fuel also reduces oxygen in the
Unscrupulous users may stalk their preys using information bloodstream besides being harmful to environment.
posted in the websites through events such as regular places Air pollution is also caused by the manufacturing
that users frequently go to and their daily activities. industries. To meet the growing demand for more jobs and
As such, even though there are many advantages for the increasing need for more manufactured productions,
using social networking websites, users must be aware of factories sprout up. Factories release toxic gases and when
the danger these websites could expose them to. coal is burnt to generate heat and energy, more and more
carbon dioxide is released into the environment.
Practice 5 Other than that, people are still practising open burning
to dispose of their household wastes. Although open burning
Write a story beginning with: “I opened the door and is a convenient way of getting rid of rubbish, it is harmful to
saw the distressed look on her face.…” the environment because it worsens the quality of the air.
I opened the door and saw the distressed look on her face. Poor air quality results in health problems such as chest
‘Makcik, is something wrong?’ I asked her. ‘It’s pakcik, he fell pains, asthma and breathing difficulties.
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Another pollution problem we are currently facing is Cut down on sugar and salt. Eat more fruits and vegetables.
water pollution. Marine life is affected as these marine Avoid instant food when possible and drink plain water. All
creatures depend on the nutrients in the water to survive. We of these are simple, everyday habits that will make a huge
are deprived of beautiful sea corals and exotic fish species. difference in the long run. All it takes is a little discipline. Your
Our marine heritage is ruined and at the same time the body will thank you for it as you grow older.
livelihood of fishermen is adversely affected as the catch In conclusion, remember this: no matter how busy you
gets depleted year by year. Our food source is threatened. are or how troublesome you think it is having to keep all
The harmful water from industries, farms and sewage these in mind, nothing is more important than your health.
systems can cause serious health problems, culminating in Do not neglect it. No amount of riches or fame will be able
death. to replace it once it is gone. Health is after all, our greatest
Last but not least of the environmental problem is noise asset.
pollution. Noise from heavy machinery in factories and at
airports and vehicles on roads can result in hearing problems Practice 8
and in extreme cases, deafness. With more vehicles on the
roads, we are exposed to noise daily. Members of the public Write a story about an athlete begining with: “My dream
are encouraged to avail themselves of public transportation was to play in...”
system to commute to work, schools and other purposes My dream was to play in the 1st Under-12 Football
with discounts and efficiency. We have to reduce the number Team ever since I was in Year I. I did get into the Under -10
of private vehicles on the congested roads in the cities to Team but I did not get to play in any matches. I was always
reduce noise pollution and prevent us from going deaf! sitting on the bench, as a reserve. During the three years I
We have to work together to make this world pollution- was sitting on the bench, none of the players ever got sent
free for the future generations. Prevention is better than off or was injured. I never got the chance to show my talent
finding a cure when the problem of pollution becomes as a football player. My grandfather, my father and all my
insurmountable! uncles had been featured on their school football teams.
Abah was my football hero and I made it a point to watch him
Practice 7 play in the district league games. How I screamed my lungs
out whenever he scored a goal! I wished I had his talent and
Why is health our greatest asset? his speed!
Nowadays, it seems that there is a technological solution I was in Year 3. I tried out for the trials. I came home
to every human problem. Too busy to cook? Simply heat up that evening, disappointed. I was too small, too short, too
frozen meals using the microwave. Too tired to clean the thin and too light. I did not have the build. I tried again when
house? There are automated appliances designed to do just I was in Year 4, this time for the Under-12 Team. I had to
that. Portable vacuum cleaners that can move around on compete against the Year 6 boys. Needless to say, I lost out
their own without human supervision. Sometimes they even again. That year, I decided to build up my size. I jogged with
do a better job than their living counterparts. But if there is Abah and took up boxing and weight lifting, all under Abah’s
one thing technology is unable to replicate, it is our health. guidance. I even asked Bonda to feed me muscle building
Even though advancement in the medical field has cured food which she did, much to her amusement. Fortunately,
many fatal diseases, but as we all know, prevention still I did put on some weight, some muscles and even some
has the upper hand. Rather than getting sick and relying on height, much to my surprise and to the wonderment of both
doctors and medication to help us get better, we should start my parents. They were glad for me.
off by taking good care of our health. Then a miracle happened! I was selected for the second
Health is our single most important possession because team : the shadow team, the back-up team. I was in seventh
everything else is secondary. Without a healthy body, we will heaven! Now I had to prove my worth! I trained hard, real
not be able to do a lot of things and our daily activities will be hard, but I did not neglect my studies. If I did, it would mean
tampered. Needless to say, everything starts off with health the end of my dreams!
because it is the first step to the rest of our lives. Year 5 saw me in the reserve team. Year 6 saw me as
When we are sick, we cannot take care of ourselves a reserve in the First XI. It was one step nearer. The football
and we have to rely on others to care for us. This is not season drew near. Prior to it, the footballers trained hard.
only troublesome for our family members and friends but I dreamt of football. I saw footballs every day. I visualized
it is also tiring and stressful for them. It puts a strain on the school jerseys. I saw myself in football boots, brand
our relationship with others and can lead to feelings of new boots bought with my pocket money! I woke up with
resentment and discontent. Getting sick can also become flashes of me in my full attire: football stockings, football
a financial burden depending on the severity of the illness. boots, football jersey and shorts in the school colours. It
Some of us who are more well off might be able to afford was a fantastic sight! I could hardly believe my eyes! I was
insurance that will cover most of the cost. But for a lot of still sitting on the bench, waiting for the coach to call out my
people, getting sick is a luxury they simply cannot afford. name to join the team. No one got injured. Everyone was
Thus, the key here is once again, to prevent rather than to going strong.
cure. The first match of the season was on. The school was
Although there is no guarantee that we will remain playing against its arch rival. The right wing was tackled and
sickness-free no matter how much we exercise and eat he slumped down with an injured ankle. I was hauled up to
properly, there is no excuse not to try. Make physical take his position. I jumped up and took my position. I ran
movement a part of your daily routine. Use the stairs instead like the wind and outmanoeuvred my opponent tailing me.
of the elevator. Go for weekly jogging or swimming sessions. I shot the ball to the centre forward and he scored a goal.
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I was ecstatic! I helped in scoring a goal but the other team 5. B
managed to score a goal. The match ended in a draw. 6. B
The injured player did not recover in time for the second 7. C
match, so I had another chance to take his position. We 8. B
were up against the runners-up and the match ended in a
loss for us. But it was a keenly fought match, or so said the Practice 4
coach. We played a number of matches, some losses, some
draws and some wins. All in all, we had more wins than 1. D
losses or draws. Most of the reserves had been called upon
to join the First XI. I played a total of seven games which 2. B
was a record in my reckoning. 3. C
Then it was the day of the semi-finals. We had notched 4. C
even points to enter the semi-finals and this was to be the 5. D
match which would put us in the finals. Never was the school
team so close to becoming the champion. The day dawned. 6. D
We were excited but we were calm. We had to keep our 7. A
strengths and hopes flying high. The match started slow, 8. D
then, it built up to a frenzy. Many times, we were within
inches of scoring but failed. Both teams were attacking and
defending furiously. The football magically appeared in front spm Pract ice Rational Cloze
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of me. In a dream, I followed it through, outrunning my
opponents and avoiding the defenders as I raced towards
the goalmouth and then, it happened! The football slid right Practice 1
past the goalkeeper and stopped between the goalposts!
There was a thunderous applause. I had scored a goal. 1. C
I heard a whistle! We had won the match. We were in the 2. A
finals! 3. B
4. D
spm Pract ice Short Texts and Graphic Materials 5. A
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6. D
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1. C Practice 2
2. A
3. B 1. B
4. C 2. A
5. D 3. B
6. C 4. A
7. A 5. C
6. B
8. B
7. B
Practice 2 Practice 3
1. D 1. C
2. B
3. B 2. B
3. B
4. D 4. B
5. C 5. C
6. D 6. D
7. B 7. C
8. A
Practice 4
Practice 3
1. C
1. A 2. B
2. D 3. B
3. D 4. D
4. A
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5. A Practice 3
6. D
7. C 1. Asyraf
Practice 5 2. Mr. Steve
3. Ms Melvis
1. C 4. Danny
2. D 5. Mr Thomson
3. C 6. sociable
4. A 7. life-long bonds
5. A 8. forcefully
6. D 9. in pain
7. B 10. depression
Practice 6 Practice 4
1. D 1. Oolong
2. B 2. Puer
3. C 3. Black
4. B 4. White
5. A 5. Green
6. A
7. D 6. plain water
7. Asia
8. oxidation
spm Pract ice Information Transfer 9. caffeine
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10. handpicked
Practice 1
Practice 5
1. Sheila
2. Ms Karen 1. Golfing
3. Colin 2. Caving
4. Mr. Khairul 3. Refresh and rejuvenate
5. Madam Lin 4. Jungle Trekking
6. health issues 5. Sunset cruise
7. heart disease 6. Watch sunset
8. store eggs 7. Snorkelling
9. allergies 8. Night fishing
10. swollen mouth 9. Relaxing experience
10. Flying Fox
Practice 2
Practice 6
1. Madam Lee Vegetarian Restaurant
2. Lily Snack & Dessert Shack 1. Sherin
3. Kamala Banana Leaf Restaurant 2. Manjit
4. Restoran Warisan 3. Puan Kamala
5. Kampung Chicken Rice Restaurant 4. Adam
6. Indian Food 5. Mr. Takashi
7. Malay food 6. traditional games
8. vegetarian food 7. cultural traditions
9. kampung chicken 8. avatori
10. signature cheesecake 9. paper planes
10. Japanese
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Practice 7 Summary
The writer and his friends embarked on a journey to China
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1. 23 to 29 August 2020 Silk Road which began in Urumqi and ended in Xi’an. Silk
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2. Coffee Art Demonstration was the major trade product on this trail in ancient times.
3. 27 August This route linked China with the Roman Empire. In Urumqi,
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4. 29 August they were surprised to see a modern city with skyscrapers
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5. canned drinks and luxury apartments. This is in contrast to the mosques
6. whole cakes and street markets in older Uyghurs quarter. They enjoyed
7. a single bill of RM 50 and above a boat ride on Heavenly Lake. The next day, they visited the
8. vouchers Karez Wells located along the Gobi belt. These wells are
9. onceinabluemoon.com linked by underground tunnels to provide irrigation which
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10. 30 August allowed grapes to grow in the desert. In Grape Valley, they
watched cultural performances and savoured a variety of
Practice 8 grapes. After lunch, they began their journey to the ruins of
Jiaohe City.
1. dawn, dusk, female (130 words)
2. two weeks
3. pools of water, 7 – 10 days
4. pain Practice 2
5. nausea and vomiting
6. severe abdominal 1. Two vehicles were on fire.
7. black excrement 2. (a) The father was most probably using a walkie talkie.
8. in order to replace blood loss (b) He used an oxygen tank, air mask and helmet.
9. suspect dengue (c) He has a lot of experience and is very professional.
10. 10 prevent spreading of disease 3. (a) The writer was feeling anxious and excited at the
same time.
(b) The fire from the car was small but very hot and
spm Pract ice Reading Comprehension and Summary intense.
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4. (a) He had to replace empty oxygen tanks used by
Practice 1 firefighters with new ones.
(b) (i) Slip off the empty tank and put it down
1. Silk was the main product that was traded in this route (ii) Slip on the new tank and screw it to the hose
2. (a) Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang. that ran to the mask
(b) The crystal-clear water in the lake came from 5. The writer was very proud of his father as his father
melted snow. is his idol. He aspired to be a good firefighter like his
(c) The qanat system provide irrigation in the desert father.
through its underground tunnels.
3. (a) The author could expect to see the remains of an
ancient city. Summary
(b) (i) There are about five camels in a group with When they arrived at the station, the writer changed into his
camels moving in a single file led by boots and put on a jacket. He climbed onto the truck with
their trainer.
(ii) The camel ride took place in the evening when his dad, their chief and a firefighter. His dad strapped on
the sun is setting. the oxygen tank, put on the air mask and helmet. The writer
4. The Terracotta Army which is a super large collection of could hear his heart beating fast. They reached the scene
life-size terra cotta sculptures in battle formation. and reported to the captain. His dad went to put out the
5. (a) The words meant that the journey is tiring, difficult fire. The blaze was small, but the heat was intense. He was
and strenuous tasked with replacing empty oxygen cans with new ones.
(b) Yes, I agree because we can have first-hand After the fire was put out, he cleaned up the scene. He put
experience with the people, their culture, food and all the tools back on the trucks and the dump tank on the
also find out about their history. / No, I disagree
because we can find out a lot about the people, tanker. He removed
culture, food and history through the Internet and (129 words)
books.
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Practice 3 5. Yes, I would study in the school as I believe that I
will learn to become a kinder and more understanding
person. (Accept any suitable answer)
1. (a) Her things are scattered on the floor as the bullies
had pulled everything out from her locker. Summary
(b) She looked weak as she had to use a cane to help The writer observed that Miss Beam’s school was a very
her to walk. different kind of school. Besides attending normal classes,
2. (a) He gave his friend a Bully Proof Vest. the children also indulged in a very unique activity. Each
(b) He had big ears term every child had one blind day, one lame day, one deaf
(c) She should rub the vest when the bullies approach day, one injured day and one dumb day. The purpose of
her. these activities was to teach kindness and responsibility. As
3. (a) He helped to gather her books and things, and put the children played their roles, they faced many difficulties.
them back in the locker. They learnt to be kind and have sympathy towards people
(b) She decided to confront her bullies. who were physically disabled. At the end of the visit, the
4. They stopped bothering her when they couldn’t get any writer discovered that he was much more thoughtful than
response from her. he ever thought he could be. He realized that if he had to
5. (a) The bullies would find someone else to bully. describe people and things to someone else, they became
(b) Try not to be alone and move around with friends. more interesting. The writer was very impressed with the
/ Avoid eye-contact with bullies. (any suitable school.
answers) (130 words)
Summary
Practice 5
A girl was in tears as her books lay scattered on the floor
after being pulled out of her locker by bullies. A shy kind boy 1. (a) The professor taught Philosophy.
gave her a Bully Proof Vest. He told her that the vest will
protect her. He showed her his big ears and told her that (b) He used a mayonnaise jar filled with items like
golf balls, pebbles, sand and two cups of coffee to
he had been bullied for having enormous ears. Then, his teach his lesson for the day.
grandma made him the vest. She told him that bullies are 2. (a) As explained by the professor, the golf balls are the
just scared, frightened and weak people. He told her to rub important things in life, the pebbles are the other
the vest whenever bullies approach her. The boy gathered all things that matter and the sand is everything else,
her books and things and put them back in her locker. The the small stuff.
girl was encouraged and confronted her bullies. It worked (b) We should spend time and energy on the things
and the bullies stopped bothering her. They could see that that are important in life, that is to prioritise the
she wasn’t afraid of them and walked away. things in our lives.
(130 words) 3. (a) Significance 1: Our life could and may be full of
important things.
Practice 4 (b) Significance 2: We should still take time off to relax
with friends.
1. (a) She was a middle-aged, full of authority and yet 4. (a) He said that teaching was boring, mundane and
kindly and understanding lady. routine.
(b) She is the owner of the school. / She is the school (b) He was ruthlessly direct but courageously creative
principal. in his teaching methods and the students responded
2. (a) The aim of the school is to teach thoughtfulness, positively and got the best out of him and regarded
kindness to others and being responsible citizens. him as their golf ball.
(b) Every child has to take the role of a blind, lame, 5. I think the teacher’s attitude is bad as it is not right to be
deaf, injured and dumb for one day each term. so pessimistically critical of one’s own profession. Yes, I
3. (a) It is not miserable for the children because everyone would do what the students did, continue learning from
the teacher in spite of his attitude because he used
is very kind and treats the activity like a game. creative and challenging methods to bring out the best
(b) Yes, students get to experience and understand of his students.
how a blind, lame, deaf, injured and dumb go
through each day. This will teach them to be kind to Summary
others.
4. (a) Point 1: He became more thoughtful than he ever In the story, a professor filled a mayonnaise jar of life with
thought he could be. golf balls, pebbles and sand. Each time he asked the
(b) Point 2: By describing people and things to students if the jar was full. The students responded in the
someone else, it made them more interesting. positive. Then, the professor poured two cups of coffee into
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golf balls constituted important and constant things in life. spm Pract ice Literature Component
The pebbles represented our belongings. The sand stood Poems
for the unimportant stuff in life. In life, we should set our
priorities and pay attention to important things that affect our 1) The Living Photograph
happiness. Have time off with friends. The teacher disliked Practice 1
teaching regarding it as a thankless job. But, he taught well (a) The word ‘there’ refers to the photograph.
with direct and creative methods. He became the golf balls (b) The persona is talking about her grandmother.
and the students guarded and regarded him with respect.
(130 words) (c) The grandmother knows that her time to leave the world
will come soon.
Practice 6 (d) Quality: kindness / warmth / gentleness
Reason: This quality allows the persona to share a
1. (a) As a nature lover, he wanted to cultivate greater close relationship with the grandmother as a child.
interest in the country’s rich biodiversity.
(b) He wanted to build a stronger bond with his Practice 2
daughter. (a) She became small because her back had become
2. (a) (i) Reason: The rain caused the river crossing to hunched due to old age.
be treacherous. (b) Mysterious / strange / unfamiliar
(ii) Animal: They were bothered by leech bites. (c) The persona feels that her grandmother appears to
(b) The river at Camp Kor was one of the cleanest in be living and looks like the grandmother that she
the area and the water tasted good. remembers in her memory.
3. The terrain was steep and very ragged at certain (d) Theme: Appreciation of our family members
patches due to erosion and the uprooted trees. Reason: We should appreciate and spend more
4. (a) It was most challenging as they had another seven time with our family members especially the elderly
or eight hours of hiking and the trek was tricky due when they’re still around. The persona misses her
to the muddy paths, thorns and the cascades along grandmother after she passes away.
the paths.
(b) She recovered after a short rest and a warm drink. Practice 3
5. (a) I think they had because the writer said their trip
was a holiday and he had achieved his objective (a) Her grandmother.
of instilling the love of nature in his daughter and (b) (i) We know she was three years old at that time.
heightened her appreciation of the environment. (ii) The grandmother had passed away and she was
(b) Yes, I would go on such a trip with my father as we still there but only in the photograph.
are both adventurous and love nature. (c) (i) The smile is crinkled because of the grandmother’s
wrinkles.
Summary
(ii) The smile is described as still living and breathing
The writer aimed to know more about the biodiversity and because it must be very well taken.
to bond with his daughter, Karen. The five-day-four-night
trip up Gunung Tahan started from Taman Negara Merapoh. Practice 4
The river crossing was dangerous because of the rain. They
did not encounter tigers but were awed by the hornbills and (a) The word is ‘straight-backed’.
vibrancy of the rainforests. They survived on the clean river (b) They created the image of a very tidily-dressed woman.
water. On the second day, Karen, though hampered by the (c) The phrase is ‘look her own death in the eye’.
hilly terrain was captivated and she pushed on. They awoke (d) Feature: The other feature is ‘blue eyes’ as mentioned
in the last line of the stanza.
to a challenging third day. They faced long hours of hiking, Reason: The reason is the persona is a black and the
tricky tracks and water-covered paths. They reached the grandmother is white as mentioned in the line ‘white
peak in triumph. The peak was scenic, fresh and chilly. They hand in black hand’.
felt on top of the world. They trekked down the mountain
guided by a torch and reached base camp at 8.30 p.m. Practice 5
(130 words) (a) The word is ‘hunched’.
(b) As grandmother aged she became forgetful.
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(c) The persona means that the grandmother knew she Reason: The reason is they were surrounded by
was going to die and she was prepared and accepted it. cannons on all sides and so whether they retreated or
(d) Thing: Being forgetful, grandmother was likely to forget surrounded, they would have been fired on.
a few things e.g. where she placed her spectacles or
forget to turn on the switch for the kettle. (accept any Practice
reasonable answer) 4
Reason: As one gets older, it is normal to become (a) The line is ‘Charge for the guns!’
forgetful.
(b) They were instructed to attack the enemy in the valley.
Practice 6 (c) The order was given because the commander knew the
enemy soldiers were hiding in the valley.
(a) The word is ‘bun’. (d) Name: I would call it the Battlefield of Sacrifice and
(b) She was dressed in a white broderie anglaise shirt with Heroism.
pleated skirt and flat shoes. Reason: This is because it is the place where soldiers
(c) The grandmother was tall but had become small and sacrificed their lives and died heroically in defence of
short as she aged. their country.
(d) Other part: Another part would be the cheeks and they Practice
would look sunken. 5
Reason: As a person ages, the chin or the cheeks tend (a) The order to attack the enemy in the valley.
to become sunken.
(b) The phrase is ‘do and die’.
2) The Charge of the Light Brigade (c) Half a league or two and a half kilometres
(d) Description: Brave
Practice 1 Reason: They obeyed their commander’s orders and
charged at the enemy even though it was clear that
(a) They were ordered to move forward and attack the they were heavily outnumbered.
enemy.
(b) It is the duty of the soldiers to perform without question Practice 6
even if death awaits them.
(c) The valley of Death is a place where one cannot escape (a) The word is ‘league’.
from death. (b) (i) Six hundred
(d) Characteristic: Being courageous (ii) The setting is the battlefield or the valley where the
Reason: Besides having obedience, the soldiers need battle took place.
to be courageous so that they do not cower in fear (c) (i) It was part of their duty as soldiers to protect the
when facing their enemies. country.
(ii) They have to follow their commander’s orders no
Practice 2 matter how dangerous the situation is.
(a) The poem is set in a battlefield. Short Stories
(b) The soldiers are bombarded by cannons on both sides 1) Leaving
and from the front.
(c) The word ‘Boldly’. Practice 1
(d) Mood: Gloom / somberness / hopelessness / doom The story, Leaving, tells about a single mother and her
Reason: The words ‘jaws of death’ and ‘mouth of hell’ five children who are living in Tanzania. Mother runs a store
hint about the soldiers facing certain death..
and does her best to bring up the children. She wants the
Practice 3 children to be well educated. After the three older children
have settled down, mother pins her hopes on Aloo and the
(a) The word is ‘cannon’. narrator. The narrator studies in the local university while
(b) They are placed on all sides to make sure none of the Aloo wants to further his studies abroad.
soldiers escaped the attack. One moral value that I can learn from the story is to
(c) It is described as such because the soldiers rode to respect our parents. In the story, Mother was a widow and
their death as they were fired on violently.
(d) Step: The soldiers could have made a quick retreat or sacrificed a lot to bring up her five children. She did not
surrender to the enemies but I don’t think they would marry again because her children could not stay with her if
have been successful. she did. Mother is against Aloo going to America to study
because she does not want to lose her son. Aloo becomes
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very angry and is even rude to his Mother. After seeing that difference of opinion until Aloo decides he wants to study
his mother is unhappy, Aloo does not pursue the matter any in America. He starts writing to American universities while
longer. He stops arguing and does not talk about his dreams mother watches him quietly and even teases him about it.
anymore. Aloo quietly respects his mother’s wishes. After Aloo is not interested in studying in a local university while
asking Mr Velji for advice, mother decides to let Aloo to study mother is not keen for Aloo to go overseas. When Aloo is
abroad. offered a scholarship at the California Institute of Technology,
We should always respect our parents as they have the conflict starts. Mother points out the problem of finance
done a lot for us. when in actual fact she is afraid to lose him. Aloo offers to
work part-time to settle the financial problem and promises
Practice 2 to return to her. This leads to one or two tense moments but
on the whole their relationship is too close to be affected.
The story, Leaving, tells about a Tanzanian family Finally, mother agrees to let Aloo go abroad. But, his first
consisting of a single mother and her five children. The letter home makes mother stare into the future uncertainly.
mother wants the children to be well educated. She does her
best for them by running a store. After the three older children Practice 4
have settled down, mother pins her hopes on Aloo and the
narrator. She makes sure they have a good environment for The story, Leaving, is about a woman in Tanzania who
their studies. The narrator studies in the local university while raises her five children single-handedly and makes sure
Aloo wants to further his studies abroad. they have a good future. When the three elder children are
Aloo writes to universities in America and receives settled, she pins her hopes on the two younger children,
prospectuses from these universities. The conflict between Aloo and the narrator. Aloo wants to further his studies in
the mother and son start when Aloo receives an offer of a America. A conflict arises as mother is not willing to let her
scholarship to study medicine at the California Institute of son leave home and go to such a far place. He might have a
Technology in US. Mother refuses to allow Aloo to study good future and a good education but she is not willing to let
abroad. From young, Aloo’s relationship with his mother is him go.
very good. They are very close to each other and he has The character I find interesting is mother with her
always been an obedient son. Mother becomes upset as strengths and weaknesses. Mother may want them to have
Aloo does not want to listen to her. She is afraid of losing a good future and education but she prefers them to stay
her son. At the same time, Aloo is upset that mother does close to home for their education at whatever level. She is
not allow him to go overseas. not willing to let Aloo leave and study overseas. She has
Mother argues that she does not have enough money to the traditional attitude that her children should not leave the
support him if he studies overseas. Aloo offers to work part- family and home. She is sure that Aloo will not come back
time to settle the financial problem and promises to return to her. She holds on to her opinion for as long as she can.
to her. After getting advice from Mr Velji, a school officer, Finally, she has to let go when the school officer explains the
mother relents and agrees to let Aloo go abroad. situation to her. Again here, although she gives in, it is not a
sign of weakness but strength of character. If going overseas
Practice 3 and accepting the scholarship is good for Aloo, she is willing
to accept and sacrifice her stand.
The story, Leaving tells a Tanzanian family of a single This is why I find mother interesting. Her strengths lay
mother and five children. The mother is determined that the in her belief that children should be happy and have a good
children are well educated. She does her best for them by education. Her weakness which also shows her strength of
running a store. After the three children have settled down, character is holding on until the very end when she is sure
mother pins her hopes on Aloo and the narrator. She makes that going overseas is good for her son.
sure they have a good environment for their studies. The
narrator studies in the local university while Aloo wants to 2) Tanjong Rhu
continue his studies overseas. Practice 1
While Aloo wants to go overseas, his mother prefers
that he study in a local university. This is the beginning The story, Tanjong Rhu, is about Mr Li, a rich and
of a conflict between the two main characters, Aloo and successful businessman who lives in a very modern lifestyle
his mother. They have a close relationship and there is no with modern beliefs. His elderly mother, however, has very
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traditional values. The story is set in present day Singapore number of ships in the harbour. He does this because to him
in Mr Li’s house and office. numbers are strong and they fix him in time and place. This
A character that I disliked the most in this story is Mr Li’s means he has a good grip on the present his world.
wife, Helen. I find Helen to be very pretentious and fake. She Mother, on the other hand, sees the world by living in
comes across as a socialite who is very prone to flaunting the past. She recalls clearly their past, like their early days in
her wealth and lifestyle. Her outlook of life is very different Tanjong Rhu where they used to have a shipyard and where
from that of her husband’s. She seems to be disconnected they lived. She recalls the days when she walked on the
from Mr Li’s life. She devotes much of her time entertaining beach and caught crabs with Mr Li. She even remembers
her friends and inviting them to the house for tea. Mr Li how Mr Li enjoyed the sand between his toes. This is how
dislikes this as he finds them pretentious and idling away she keeps alive her past. As she says, ‘I can see Tanjong
time. Her character seems to be rather unremarkable and Rhu just fine. Behind my eyes, that’s how I can still see it.’
disappointing. Thus, when she goes to Mr Li’s office, she does not need the
There is only one mention of Helen in the story and it is see-far glasses to see faraway places physically.
possible that Mr Li and Helen do not have much in common. When Mr Li tries to recall his childhood days, he seems
to have forgotten it all. This could be because he lives very
Practice 2 much in the present. Mother, on the other hand, revels in the
past. Thus, while one looks at the world in the present, the
The story, Tanjong Rhu, is about Mr Li, a rich and other looks at the world by going back to the past. They do
successful businessman who lives in a very modern lifestyle see the world in different ways.
with modern beliefs. His elderly mother, Ah Ma, however,
has very traditional values. The story is set in present day Practice 4
Singapore in Mr Li’s house and office.
As can be seen in the story, Ah Ma upholds certain Tanjong Rhu is the story of a successful businessman
traditional Chinese customs and beliefs. These customs with modern ideas and ways. He has an elderly mother who
and beliefs are very important to her as she has lived her is traditional in her ways. The story is set in the present and
life following them. She does not see the need to change the office of Mr Li and his house in Singapore.
her beliefs even though her son and grand-daughter have The story portrays a few social issues and one of the
different values and think differently from her. She takes her social issues portrayed in the story is generation gap which
time to appease her ancestors at the family altar. This can means the young and old approach certain aspects and
be seen in her habit of ritually taking care of the family altar issues of life in different ways. There is a generation gap
over the years. Even the grandchildren use to help Ah Ma between Mr Li and his mother and between grandmother and
clean the altar when they were younger. Ah Ma refuses to granddaughter, Ying. Mr Li being a successful businessman
use electric candles for the altar until after she almost set in Singapore adopts modern ideas and ways. For example,
fire to the altar. Ah Ma has little use of material things. She he looks only as old as he chose by keeping his hair carefully
believes that respecting the ancestors will bring the family dyed except for a little grey. He feels his mother should go
together and the younger generations will be blessed. for a cataract operation or use binoculars to see clearly.
From here, we can see that the belief in tradition and But, mother refuses to have the eye operation or use the
customs are very important to Ah Ma. binoculars. She does not relish the idea of having her eyes
cut open and she does not need binoculars to see far. Her
Practice 3 idea of ‘seeing far’ is to recollect the past while Mr Li means
the physical distance.
Tanjong Rhu is the story of a successful businessman Ying and grandmother also have generation gap in the
with modern ideas and modern ways. He has an elderly way of praying to the dead. Ying feels that doing the essential
mother who is traditional in her ways. The story is set in the physical practice of lighting the joss sticks and bowing to
present and the office of Mr Li and his house in Singapore. show respect is good enough. However, grandmother feels
The two main characters are Mr Li and his mother and it should be done properly and leisurely with actions and
they see the world in very different ways. Mr Li is a successful words.
businessman in the shipping business. As such, he lives very While Ying feels that it is not rude to talk about her
much in the present with his modern ideas and ways. He is grandmother to her father in English, a language her
practical and realistic and indulges in the habit of counting the grandmother does not understand well, Mr Li feels this is
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improper and rude. When grandmother is dying, the old In the beginning, Patrick, Rebecca and David behave
relatives prepare burial clothes, but Ying donates blood as indifferently towards the sick man. They did not want to help
she feels this is a more filial way of showing love. him as they do not know him and therefore, they do not see
Thus, the story portrays the social issue of generation it as their responsibility to help him. It is the woman in blue
gap clearly. who prompts them to take action and be civic minded. The
sick man becomes better after taking his pills and some
Drama water. This shows that the leadership shown by the woman
The Right Thing to Do in blue saves the man. Without her, the three passers-by
Practice 1 would not have lifted a finger to help him.
Practice 3
The drama, The Right Thing to Do, is about three
people saving a man lying down on the pavement of the The drama deals with the saving of a man lying down on the
street. They are a woman and three bystanders and all pavement in the street. He is saved by a woman and three
three have different reactions when faced with the situation. bystanders.
The man has a heart problem and hence the reason for his
predicament. Yes, I would recommend the story to my friends for a
number of reasons. The story is simple and portrays the title,
The three passers-by, Patrick, Rebecca and David stop The Right Thing to Do very precisely. The three bystanders,
to look at the sick man lying in the street. They are unwilling Rebecca, Patrick and David do not know how and are
to help him as they do not know him. Then, a woman in reluctant about helping the man. A woman comes along
blue arrives and quickly grasps the situation. She starts to and under her instructions, the bystanders do the right thing
order them around to save the sick man. When the man for the man. She sets a good example of helping others no
starts getting better, the woman leaves the scene. The three matter who they are. Another reason I would recommend my
passers-by soon find out that the man is a famous TV chef. friends to read the story is that such an incident can happen
They are surprised and feel very pleased with themselves for anytime and anywhere. From the story, we learned of the
saving him. They go as far as to claim that they are the ones basic steps to take during an emergency.
who have done everything to assist him. Besides that, they The simple story with its themes and moral values is
also congratulate themselves for doing the right thing. definitely a worthy story to read and I know my friends will
I do not agree with the ending of this story because I like it.
think that it is unfair that the credit of saving Michael Scott
went to Patrick, Rebecca and David instead of the woman Practice 4
in blue. This is because it is only rightful that Michael Scott The drama deals with the saving of a man lying down on the
honour the woman who have ordered Patrick, Rebecca and pavement in the street. He is saved by a woman and the
David on what are to be done to save him in the street. three bystanders. The man has a heart problem and hence
It is also not appropriate for Patrick, Rebecca and David the reason for his fainting and lying on the street.
to feel proud of themselves and claim that they had done The character I like is the woman in blue. She shows
everything.
very good and attractive character traits. While the three
bystanders are arguing among themselves about what they
Practice 2 should do, she gets down on her knees immediately to help
the man lying on the pavement. She does this without fear
The drama, The Right Thing to Do, is about three and starts to help him. When questioned by the bystanders,
people saving a man lying down on the pavement of the she tells them to be quiet and instructs them to help. The
street. They are a woman and three bystanders and all woman shows a masterly character trait and has confidence
three have different reactions when faced with the situation. in what she is doing. After the man recovers, the woman
The man has a heart problem and hence the reason for his walks away. This is a humble act and there is no attempt to
predicament. claim credit for her help. The three bystanders mistakenly
A theme portrayed in the story is that leadership can takes it that the woman does not want to help and so they
change people and situations. This is especially true in this claim all the credit for saving the man.
story whereby the woman in blue has spurred a series of For these reasons, I like the woman. She may have
actions that trigger a change in the three bystanders who are done something simple but she is a person one should
hesitant to help the sick man in the first place. emulate – ready to do the right thing always without fear or
favour.
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sessions can be done in a small group and one-on-one
Assessment Test as a support therapy. At the end of the workshop, students
Assessment Test
Assessment Test
Paper 1 were given the opportunity to ask questions related to
the topic. We have learnt a lot about the issues related
Section A
to depression in this workshop. More teenagers should be
Workshop on How to Cope with Depression given the opportunity to attend this workshop to enable them
The workshop on How to Cope with Depression to have an awareness of depression and how they can help
was organised by the local residents’ association of Taman themselves and others.
Samudera. It was held in the community hall of Taman
Samudera on Sunday, 2nd March 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12 Mariani Abdullah
p.m. The aim of the workshop was to help students cope Form 4 Cemerlang
with depression. About 120 students from the neighbouring SMK Bandar Permata
secondary schools attended the workshop.
Section B
The workshop started with an opening speech by Mr. 1. Mobile phones have changed our life for the worse.’
Alvin Lim, the chairman of the residents’ association and How far do you agree? Explain why.
headmaster. This was then followed by a slide presentation
by Puan Rosnah, a school counsellor. She began her We have been living through our phones on a daily
presentation by talking about depression among Malaysian basis. How often have we heard people saying ‘I can’t live
teenagers. In recent years, it has been shocking to see without my mobile phone.’ Mobile phones have become
headlines in the newspapers and online media such as a necessity in our everyday lives, whether for business,
these; ‘Student killed herself on the day before a major education, emergency, pleasure etc. Mobile phones have
exam’ and ‘Depressed student is suspected of committing been constantly upgraded since they were first invented.
suicide’. Today most people have mobile phones, which don’t come
close to resembling the first mobile phones, which were just
Depression among students is caused by many factors, a mean of communication with very little variety.
including peer pressure, harsh parenting styles, family
conflicts and many other reasons. Among all the reasons, A phone is no longer an electronic phonebook. It is a
the biggest reason that pushed them to the brink was due to mobile phone, computer, reminder, calendar, radio etc. Like
family problems, such as not having a harmonious family life. any other product, mobile phones have advantages and
disadvantages. The advantages of having a “smart phone”
Some signs and symptoms of depression are feeling are numerous. A “smart phone” helps us to keep our life
sad and down, staying away from friends and activities, in order, and we do so by having applications that help
major changes in eating habits, extreme mood swings and with “ordering things online, having reminders, alarm clocks,
feelings of guilt and worries. Sometimes, the symptoms of social media, the news, having applications to connect with
depression can appear as a physical problem too, such as distant loved ones and of course applications that help with
stomach pain, back pain, headache or other unexplained boredom.” We now have all of this at the tip of our fingers, at
aches and pains. It may get worse over time and cause other the touch of one button making life more comfortable.
serious problems if they are not treated. Depression can be
treated with the correct treatment and counselling sessions. Mobile phones can also give us a lot of distractions.
They have so much to offer and yet can become distracting
If you have any of the symptoms, you should always find and time consuming. We often find ourselves lost in another
someone you trust to talk to when you face any problem, world with our phone pinned to the face, just jumping from
to relieve your burden and stress. A parent or a teacher is one application to another, surfing the web and getting
always the best people to talk to as they have more life easily distracted when the phone keeps on beeping with
experience and can give constructive advice, but not all notifications, text messages and updates. People have a lot
parents and teachers are understanding. If a parent or a of accidents while checking their phones for text messages,
teacher is not someone you can open up to, consider talking calling someone or just checking who’s doing what on social
to a peer counsellor as they are trained to listen to their media.
peer’s problems and help them to find their answers. Most
schools in Malaysia have a peer counsellor club and I’m Many accidents have happened where people who are
sure that they are always ready to help if you are facing any driving or walking are also using the phone at the same time.
problem, so do not be shy to approach them. Another major issue we are facing nowadays is the fact that
we’re not facing people while having a conversation; we’re
Puan Rosnah also demonstrated how counselling actually facing our phones. This is a problem because we
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seem to be caught up more in the virtual world rather than 3. Some students complain that they do not have
the real one, which will make us regret a lot of things in the enough time. Discuss how they manage their time
future. better.
In conclusion, we can say that mobile phones generally Time management is a great quality of any successful
make our life better, convenient and more organised. student. Managing our time wisely helps us balance our
However, it is up to us the consumer to decide whether it will daily lives and to take part in the activities we enjoy. Here
become a gadget that makes things easier for us or make are some ways that can help students to manage their time
our life worse. better. The first way is to make reminders. If you plan timed
(397 words) reminders to get started on homework, household chores, or
other responsibilities, your time management could improve
2. Write about an incident that changed your life. significantly. You can write reminders on post-it notes, set
Describe what happened. Explain how this incident your phone alarm, set up notifications on your computer, list
changed your life. duties on your calendar or write a schedule.
I remembered the evening when I was having dinner The second way is to avoid distractions. It can be
with my parents. I had done very well in my exams. I scored hard to focus when your mind is wandering off to many
As in all my subjects and my parents decided to give me a different places, staring at music videos, or texting on your
present. I was very excited as I held the beautifully wrapped smartphone. One key step to completing your tasks is to
present in my hands. I opened the present quickly, ripping avoid distractions. You need to discipline yourself if you want
the wrapping paper in the process. It was a sleek, brand new to stay on track with your studies, chores, and other school
smart phone. projects. Some ways to avoid distractions are to designate
times to write emails, disable your social media accounts
I was delighted and ecstatic as now I will be able to join
my friends in chat groups, exchange news and messages during school hours, finish short projects immediately and
and be exposed to a whole new world of cyberspace. Soon I turn off your smartphone.
was playing online games and became glued to my YouTube. The third way is to not procrastinate. Once you begin to
I became a slave to Facebook and Instagram. Selfies and procrastinate, it can become hard to stop. Distractions can
wefies became my hobbies. I would never imagine that the be hard to manage especially when your mind needs some
day would come when I could not live a moment without my relaxation time. You can take 10-minute break in between
smart phone. your chores but remember not to procrastinate. Remind
yourself that you’ll spend more energy thinking about the
As time passed, I realised that I was hooked on the
Internet specifically my smart phone. During weekends, tasks you haven’t completed if you get distracted by the TV
when I had more time on my hands, I could easily spend or your phone.
hours with my online friends. It came to a point where I would Next is to complete the most important task first. When
lock myself in my room, refusing to come out and socialize you plan out your schedule for the next day, make sure you
with family members. Soon, even my sleeping hours was focus on work with the closest deadlines. If you complete
taken up surfing and playing games on the Internet. I started your hardest and most urgent work first, you’ll most likely
to have dark rings under my eyes and my grades in school have more time for smaller tasks. If you get through your
began dropping. most important tasks earlier, you can take a break in
between. This break will help relax your mind and help you
My parents started to notice and began to voice their
disapproval. It became obvious to them that I was spending focus more on your notes. Then you can complete short,
too much time on my phone. I was asked to reduce my less urgent tasks, and go back to studying.
usage of the phone. Their advice fell on deaf ears as no Finally, keep your notes with you. If you want to
matter how hard I tried, I was unable to pull myself away. maximize your study time, then remember to bring your
notes with you wherever you go. On your way to school, you
Then one day, my father decided to take away my
phone. I got angry and fumed but to no avail. Over time, I may study during your travels. If you have free time in school
realized that my parents had always wanted the best for me. or waiting for the bus, you can take out your notebooks to
That was when I decided to take the big step to conquer study.
my smart phone addiction. Even though, it was hard, I was (406 words)
determined to do it. I did not want to let my parents down. I
also want to focus on my studies and the people around me.
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4. Is it true that money can buy happiness? Explain study goals, when to finish certain chapters, and at what
and give your reasons. point to practise exam papers. A plan will ensure that I can
We need money for a lot of things. Money is a basic study and get enough rests in between study time.
need in our lives to purchase our everyday necessitates. Secondly, we can study smart. Instead of memorising,
Money can provide us with shelter, food, material goods and we can try to understand the concept or topic. By doing so,
many other items. We can buy expensive goods with money. it is easier to remember facts. There are students who study
Some people believe that money can buy happiness, while blindly and many score doing just that. However, if the exam
others disagree. As far as I am concerned, although having question changes just a little bit, there is the danger that you
a lot of money offers us more choices of what we can do, might face difficulties and fail to understand the question.
money can’t buy happiness because money can’t buy love Thirdly, we can have study groups with our friends to
and time. Happiness is simply appreciating the small things encourage one another. This is especially effective when
life brings you you need a little boost to study. Doing group study with
To begin with, money can’t buy love. A happy life usually like-minded friends is good as it helps having a study and
come from having good friends and family who care about relaxing session with one another after an hour long of
us. Being around our loved one makes our life meaningful serious work. We can self-study in between to catch up on
and happy. We have read of cases of rich and famous whatever subjects that you’re unsure of.
people who committed suicide due to depression. One of Fourthly, we must spend time on practise. We should
the reasons is because even though these people earn a lot try to do as many trial papers for all the different subjects.
of money, they did not have any close friends or loved ones You’ll be familiarised with the style of questions and notice
who really care about them. On the other hand, there are the popular types of questions. Have the answers ready so
many people who have happy lives with not a lot of money that you can refer to them too.
because they are surrounded by love.
Next, we can learn many tips and tricks to write better
Money cannot buy joy. Friends and family can bring joy answers from our teachers. In most cases, tuition teachers
into our life that money could not buy. When you have a drill their students with a particular format of writing that
genuine friendship, they’ll stay by your side no matter what, would guarantee better results. Try to make sure that you’re
but if you choose to buy your friendship with money; they’ll enrolled in tuition classes in the beginning of the year.
leave you once you have lost your valuable possessions. Towards the exam, most tuition places will conduct intensive
Those who are less fortunate live in smaller homes classes. Take advantage of them.
with fewer possessions, but some of them are more satisfied Finally, we must always think positive. It’s easy to doubt
with their life than the wealthy because their love can still be yourself and feel anxious in the days running up to the exam.
found in their warm hearts. Keep calm and tell yourself that you’ve done all you can and
Many people worked very hard to earn a living and to you’re prepared. Surround yourself with friends who love
make a lot of money. This means they have less time for motivating each other. Remind yourself what your ambitions
their private life. They are so busy all the time so that they do are.
not have the time to spend the money earned. Even though (405 words)
people have money, they do not have the time to enjoy their
life. To conclude, although money is important for us, it can’t Paper 2
buy happiness because love and joy in our life. Section A
(366 words) 1. D 2. A 3. B 4. D
5. C 6. C 7. B 8. B
5. Write about how you prepare and study for a major 9. C 10. A 11. D 12. D
15. C
14. D
13. C
examination. Explain your answer in detail.
Section B
Preparing for a major examination can be overwhelming.
Basically, we’ll need to work hard and study smart. There are 16. SM5
a few simple guidelines that I follow when I prepare for my 17. Cambrion
th
SPM examination. 18. 20 June 2015
19. leather seats
Firstly, I made a study plan so that I could better manage 20. touchscreen dashboard
my time. Some students did not want to make a schedule 21. Car Central
because they did not think that a timetable will help them. th
However, I did a study plan to have a clearer view of my 22. 8 anniversary
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23. SM5 Fire the past. When they were beside the swimming pool,
24. next year he would try to leave when she started talking about
25. cambrionitaly.com Tanjong Rhu. However, when she laid in the hospital
Section C bed, Mr Li started thinking about his childhood. He
26. The distance is 400 kilometres. wanted to ask his mother about it but by then it was too
late. His mother was not able to speak anymore. After
27. (a) They did not believe he will succeed.
(b) They were not able to bring their bicycles into the she passed away, Mr Li missed his mother and longed
train to talk about the past. He regretted that he did not value
(c) They explored the town and visited Malawati Hill. and cherish whatever time his mother had before she
28. (a) (i) The cyclists reached the town of Sabak. passed on.
(ii) The author saw many wooden houses on stilts
stand and colourful Chinese temple along a Leaving
coastal stretch of beach and sand. This is
in contrast to the modern skyscrapers and The story, Leaving, is about a single mother
buildings he saw in Kuala Lumpur. living in Tanzania who faces hardships and difficulties
29. They saw lakes, coconut trees and paddy fields where bringing up her five children. Aloo is the youngest in the
water buffaloes graze. family. One moral value we can learn from him is his
30. (a) They reached Penang by boarding a ferry from determination to succeed and achieve his goals.
Butterworth. Aloo aspires to continue his studies overseas. He
(b) They felt a sense of achievement when they
completed the trip. writes to American universities to obtain information on
31. It was difficult to bring regular-sized bikes onto the places and scholarships. Even though his mother is not
local trains. The author and his friend cycled across keen on him leaving home to further study, he does
town following the two-lane expressway towards Kuala not give up. He is determined to work and live in the
Selangor. Reaching Kuala Selangor by 4pm, they spent city and as such, he does not take up the offer of an
the rest of the day exploring the town and Malawati agriculture course from a local university. When an
Hill. The next morning, they continued their journey to
Sabak. They were met with wooden houses on stilts offer from the California Institute of Technology came
stand and colourful Chinese temples along a coastal through, he is determined to accept it. After mother
stretch of sand and sea. For meals, they stopped at the meets an education officer to ask about the offer,
many coffee shops and street side eateries that made mother decided to allow Aloo to accept the scholarship.
their travelling much more pleasant. The next day, they
reached Batu Gajah. On the fourth day, they travelled Aloo’s determination and his hard work finally paid off.
on the quiet inner road to Taiping. Finally, they cross
over to Penang by ferry from Butterworth on the fifth SCORE
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Forecast Test
day. Forecast Test
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Paper 1
Section D
32. (a) The persona and her grandmother are of different Section A
races. Earth Day 2020
(b) (i) ‘Her soup forgot to boil.’ Line 4. SMK Simpang Tiga organised an Earth Day event on
(ii) The word awful in line 5. Saturday, 22nd July 2020. The aim of the event was to
(c) The persona’s grandmother looks happy and help students learn about the environment. The event was
healthy in the photo. Due to this, the persona wants attended by Form 4 and Form 5 students of the school.
to remember her as still living.
The event started with an opening speech by Mr. Imran
33. Tanjong Rhu
Shah, the Headmaster. This was followed by a speech by Mr
The story, Tanjong Rhu, is about Mr Li, his mother Nadarajah, the chairman of the Parent-Teacher Association.
and his daughter, Ying. Mr Li is a rich businessman. He It was then followed by a talk by Encik Ameer, an officer from
is a typical Singaporean businessman of his generation the Department of Environment.
who works hard to create an impression that his wealth
is not earned but inherited. One moral value I can learn During the talk, students were shown interesting slides
from him is to value and cherish the time we can spend on global warming and the effects on living things. Global
with the people we love. warming has caused the rise in sea levels and melting
of glaciers at a faster rate. The effects are unpredictable
When his mother was still alive, Mr Li did not weather conditions and flooding which will make life much
want to listen to her whenever she started talking about harder for people.
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Deforestation has caused the loss of millions of trees flocking to the library – if only to do some research for a
that would otherwise be cleaning the air for us. We should school assignment. Nowadays, one can find everything on
protest against deforestation by not buying products that are the Internet. Instead of playing some football, children are
created at the expense of the world’s forests to help slow playing video games for hours.
down and even halt deforestation. Besides that, we can Bicycles have been replaced by e-bikes (electric bikes).
make simple changes, like shopping with reusable bags and Rollerblades have been replaced with electric motorized
keeping food and other items in reusable containers, rather skates. Yes, they’re fun; can’t argue with that! However, they
than resorting to plastic bags and disposable containers. Our are making children more sedentary. A sedentary lifestyle
simple actions help to reduce waste and save resources. has major negative health consequences. People are slowly
The next activity after that talk was planting trees as forgetting that physical activity is an important part of a
trees play a critical role in keeping our air clean, both by balanced and healthy lifestyle. Consequently, advances in
releasing oxygen into the air and by trapping carbon. The technology are having negative effects on our health.
more trees we have, the better our air quality. Planting trees I agree that technology has taken us to Mars. Many
is an excellent step toward saving the environment. For this crimes no longer go unpunished due to innovative
activity, students work in groups to plant trees at specific technologies that help criminal investigators find the culprits.
places around the school. There was much excitement and Thousands of lives are saved each year by the latest
a sense of achievement doing this activity.
medical technologies (used to perform complex surgeries
Students also got into group to create a mini plant and identify life-threatening diseases). There is no question
nursery in the school. They cleared the area for the plant about it: technology is an integral part of our daily lives.
nursery and planted flowering and non-flowering plants in In conclusion, advances in technology has both
flowerpots. The pots were arranged neatly and the nursery the positive and negative effects, depending on what the
was decorated with bricks and pebbles.
technology is used for. It is slowly taking over the world
The most memorable activity for me was planting our and you can find it everywhere around you. How and why
own trees. I would certainly attend the next Earth Day event you use technology is important. Technology is designed to
as it is a meaningful way to save the environment. make our lives easier, but it should never replace physical
Crystal Tan exercise, walking, reading, and socializing with real human
Form 5 Gigih beings.
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Section B 2. Write about a place of interest you would like to visit
in Malaysia. Describe the place and explain why you
1. ‘Modern technology have impacted our lives want to visit this place.
positively compared to negatively.’ How far do you
agree? Discuss. Pulau Langkawi is a place of interest in my country
that I would like to visit. It is surrounded by a cluster of
Technology affects people all over the world, both
positively and negatively. While I do agree that advances small islands and is situated in the north-western part of
in technology have made our countries safer and our Peninsular Malaysia. The island has been blessed with
lives easier, they have also negatively affected our lives. sunlight throughout the year.
Our parents did not grow up in front of a computer or a Pulau Langkawi has breath taking and stunning
PlayStation. They did not spend hours each day looking at beaches. One of the famous beaches is Pantai Teluk Datai.
what their virtual friends are doing on Facebook, Instagram Tourists can enjoy the soothing sound of waves and gentle
and Twitter. Instead, they went out with their friends, played breezes along the white sandy beaches lined with swaying
football, or simply took a stroll in the park. Of course, they coconut trees. Apart from that, the beach is always filled
didn’t pay for an ice cream using a credit card and didn’t buy with laughter and shrieks of joy as children are splashing
movie tickets online. around with one another. The beach also provides numerous
water sport activities such as snorkelling, windsurfing and
Advances in technology have brought us online banking,
smart cars, smart TVs, lightning fast computers, and the scuba-diving for the adventurous.
latest buzz: virtual reality. However, they also brought us Another popular feature of Pulau Langkawi are the
cyber warfare, hackers, identity theft, cyber stalking, and a night markets. It is common to see crowds of people moving
host of other bad things. Also, people started to become lazy from stall to stall at the night markets. Very often at night,
and more ignorant. Gone are the days when people were the whole area will be illuminated by colourful and bright
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lights which gives it a festive atmosphere. Wholesalers and the case of an illness, money is needed to pay for medicine
individual stall owners flock to the area in lorries and vans and treatment. Nowadays, getting good treatment may be
to unload their goods. Shoppers will be amazed to find a expensive and requires a lot of money. Money saved can
variety of blouses, T-shirts, dresses, skirts, jeans and shorts be used to buy gifts for our loved ones, treating our family
that are arranged and displayed in the stalls. Housewives will members to a meal, or can be used to support a charity.
have their wonderful time bargaining for better prices with Being able to save money gives us mental and emotional
vegetable stall owners or butchers. security. We have heard of family members squabbling over
Food courts and restaurants are found not very far money. Money is the cause of conflict and rivalry among
from the night markets. Most restaurants and food courts siblings. When we save money, we are assured of financial
offer a wide choice of dining options, ranging from steaming security to live a more confident and stable life.
Chinese dishes to hot and spicy Thai and Malay food. The habit of saving money is important to give us
For those who are adventurous and nature-loving, the a comfortable and happy life. It takes years to save a
island is well-equipped with facilities and well laid out trails substantial amount of money. Therefore, it is imperative that
for jungle-trekking. Visitors can enjoy nature away from the we begin saving money from now.
hustle and bustle of city life. The forests have diverse flora (352 words)
and fauna – wild orchids and flowers of every imaginable
kind grow among the tall trees and thick bushes. Visitors can 4. Write a short story ending with these words:
see colourful birds of various species and playful monkeys ‘…he earned the smartphone as a reward for his
hard work and sacrifice.’
swinging from tree to tree. Trailing deeper into the equatorial
forests are the majestic waterfalls cascading from great After alighting from the LRT train, Ryan walked pass
heights. a row of shops. He liked to glance at the things sold in the
shops. His favourite was always the shops selling phones.
For city dwellers who have to put up with the hassles He never failed to stop to look at the latest smartphones in
of city life such as traffic jams, noise and crowds, Pulau the shop. He saw a phone that he liked very much but he
Langkawi is undoubtedly an ideal retreat to rest and have a knew that his parents could not afford to buy it for him.
great holiday.
(380 words) That night, Ryan could not sleep. He really wanted to
buy the smartphone and thought hard of what to do. Then,
3. It is important to save money. Explain and discuss he had an idea. He would do odd jobs to earn some money.
the reasons. He came up with a plan and told his parents about it. His
Money is not everything but in reality, many things need parents were very supportive of his idea.
money. We cannot deny that we need money in our daily During the school holidays, Ryan went to help his uncle
life. It is therefore important for us to save money so that we in the sundry shop. He helped his uncle to pack onions and
will have money at our disposal when we need it. There are garlics into smaller packages. He also helped to clean and
many reasons why it is important that we save money. arrange the groceries in the shop. His uncle rewarded him
We need to save money for our future education RM300 for his work.
because we know that there is no such thing as a free lunch. Besides that, Ryan also approached his neighbours to
The fees for degree courses and living expenses are getting help clean their gardens. He would wake up very early in the
more and more expensive. Besides that, we need money for morning and go to their house. He would take about two to
other expenses such as books and stationaries. We need three hours to clear the rubbish and cut the grass. He had
to be financially prepared in order to effectively complete to mow the lawn and pull out the weeds. He also had to
our studies. Additionally, having our own money will help to arrange flowerpots for some of his neighbours. He did that
reduce some burden off our parents’ shoulders. every weekend when there is no school. He was so focussed
Money is needed to achieve our dreams in life. For that he did not have time to play games with his friends
example, most of us may dream of driving a luxury car, anymore.
wearing an expensive watch or living in a big and beautiful After eight months, Ryan managed to accumulate
house in the future. Some of us may want to travel to see RM1500. He kept all the money safely in a metal container.
the world. Travelling could be expensive. All these dreams By the end of October, he had managed to save up enough
require us to have money. It is only wise of us to be prudent money. After that, he went with his parents to the phone
and start saving money. shop. When he reached the shop, he was very excited.
We should also save money for medical emergencies. In He immediately went into the shop and look at the object
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of his dreams. The owner of the shop smiled and took Paper 2
the smartphone out from the glass case. As Ryan held the Section A
phone in his hand, he had a look of satisfaction on his face 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B
as he knew that he earned the smartphone as a reward for 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. B
his hard work and sacrifice. 9. B 10. C 11. B 12. D
(374 words) 13. C 14. C 15. D
Section B
5. Write about a person who is very important to you.
Describe why he or she is important to you. 16. survey
17. 5000
A person who is very important to me is my grandmother.
She is my maternal grandmother and is the most loving 18. questionnaire
person I have ever known. She has always just been there 19. online conferencing
for me, and everyone else that is in our family. She is the 20. factors
matriarch and the rock of our family. She keeps the family 21. cost
together in good times and in difficult times. 22. Singapore
23. Malaysia
At nearly 70, my grandma has short, curly and gray 24. Thailand
hair. She has a jovial and vibrant personality. She loves 25. Indonesia
to laugh especially when there is a good joke. When she
is laughing, her eyes will be shiny and lively. Due to her Section C
optimistic personality, my home is harmonious and full of 26. i) a cluttered living environment
laughter all the times. At a young age, grandma taught me ii) lack of privacy
that it is good to be brave, follow your heart and never give 27. a) Every year, the exhibition focuses on a different
up no matter how difficult and discouraging a situation I theme.
am in. For example, when I feel disappointed with the poor b) The exhibition is known for its show unit.
examination result, she would smile and pat me on my head 28. a) the hammock
and give me encouraging words. b) unconventional
My grandma has six children and eleven grandchildren. 29. i) a resting area
Even though, there are so many people in the family, ii) a play area
grandma always remembers everyone’s birthday. She never 30. Reason 1: Family members can bond with each other.
forgets to wish all her children and grandchildren on their Reason 2: Family members can take care of each other
birthdays. She keeps all these important dates in her head. in times of need.
Grandma also remembers her children’s and *any acceptable answer
grandchildren’s favourite food. She takes the trouble to cook 31. The main idea behind the 3G Home and Living concept
our favourite dishes whenever there’s a family gathering. is maximising the use of space without compromising
She wakes up very early in the morning to make all the on the comfort factor. First, family and individual needs
were mapped out. Next, focal points around the house
preparations and cook for everyone. Her cooking is on top of were identified and transformed into multi-functional
the world and always delicious. spaces. The life-size show unit covers 350sqm of floor
Grandma’s motto in life is to work hard and never be space. The ground floor consists of a dining room, a
lazy. She always says “You may not get the result that you living room, the elders’ room, a kitchen and laundry
want when you work hard but you will certainly not succeed area. The upper level includes a master bedroom, a
children’s room and a study room. Large windows are
if you don’t work hard”. From her pair of rough and dry used extensively while unnecessary walls and partitions
hands, I could feel how hard she has worked in her younger are removed. A hammock hangs in between the kitchen
days. My grandmother is my role model and I respect her and dining room. The grandparents’ room is designed
tremendously. I wish my grandmother will always be happy based on an open layout and a swivel platform was
and healthy. added in the living room.
(353 words) (130 words)
Section D
32. (a) The soldiers were ordered to charge into the valley.
(b) Someone had given a wrong order.
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(c) ‘Boldly they rode and well’ in stanza 3, line 6. grandmother fill the wine cups or burn the gold paper in
(d) In my opinion, war cannot solve problems. Instead front of the altar.
it causes strife and hardship among innocent This story shows us the change in values of the
people. three generations of people. It shows how they have
33. Tanjong Rhu learnt to respect and live in a harmonious existence
The story, Tanjong Rhu, presents to us three with one another.
generations of people with different values. Mr Li is Leaving
a rich businessman. He has an elderly mother who The story, Leaving, is about a Tanzanian family of
is very traditional and conservative in her ways. She a single mother with five children. After the three elder
came from a big family and as years go by, she is children have settled down, mother puts her hopes on
continuously persistent in following the traditional rituals Aloo and the narrator. Even though mother wants them
and ancestor worship. She keeps an altar room where to have a good future and education, she prefers them
she prays and worship her ancestors without fail every to stay close to home. She is a very traditional person
morning. who believes that children should not leave the family
Mr Li on the other hand, is very modern in his and home. She is not willing to let Aloo leave to study
approach to work, family and life in general. He is a overseas. She is afraid that Aloo will not come back to
typical Singaporean businessman of his generation who her.
works hard to create an impression that his wealth is
not earned but inherited. Mother, however, changed after the school officer
Mr Li’s daughter, Ying, is English-educated and explains the situation to her. She finally let go of her son
does not believe in Chinese traditions. Despite of that in the believe that he will have a good future. She has
she loves her grandmother very much. She helps her accepted that she needs to change and that change is
inevitable if it is for a good cause.
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