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Fill in the blanks below with the most suitable verbs.
• First, a stamp album. Chapter

• Next, all your friends and relatives to save old stamped envelopes for you.
• After that, carefully the paper round each stamp. 2
• Then the paper in a container of water.
• When the paper is very wet, the stamp away from it. the
stamp on a saucer. it to dry.
• Finally, the stamp in your stamp album. Use your own creativity to
your stamps. You can have a different page for a different country or motif.



Exercises


Read the steps below describing the process ‘How to make an omelette’. Then write the sentences below
using the sequence connectors in brackets.

1. Break three eggs in a bowl. 7. Pour in the egg mixture.
2. Mix them using a fork. 8. Allow the eggs to set on the bottom.
3. Pour in one tablespoon of water for each egg. 9. Fill the omelette with cooked fresh mushrooms,
4. Add a pinch of salt. grated cheese or even fruit and yogurt.
5. Heat frying pan. 10. Fold the omelette in half and slide it onto a
6. Melt one tablespoon of butter in the pan. warm plate.


Sentence 1 (first)


Sentence 2 (next)



Sentences 3 and 4 (after)



Sentence 5 (at this point)


Sentences 6 and 7 (after)


Sentences 8 and 9 (before)


Sentence 10 (finally)




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Chapter (b) Dear Sir,
2 DIRECTED WRITING I would like to request for permission to visit your

factory. We plan to visit Muar and we would like
Reports to visit Super Factory and learn how ‘otak otak’ is
manufactured. I would appreciate it if you could
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2. (i) What does OBS stand for? including directions to get to your place.
(ii) Why is it important to listen carefully to the rules? Please send the information to the following
(iii) Who gave the briefi ng? address:
3. (i) Why did you like the abseiling session? SMK Tanjung Gading
(ii) What did you have to do? Jalan Paloh,
(iii) Who taught you the correct abseiling techniques? Muar.
4. (i) Where did you trek?
(ii) What aids were you given to help yourself? Thank you in advance for your help. We look
(iii) When did you trek? forward to hearing from you.
5. (i) What problems did you face?
(ii) Who arrived fi rst? Yours faithfully,
(iii) How far did you have to canoe? Linda Lai
(LINDA LAI)
Exercises
A i. C Exercises
ii. B 1. The English Language Society, II
iii. E SMK Dato’ Ibrahim,
iv. A, D Jalan Segar,
A 1. Adopt an Orang-utan 56000 Kuala Lumpur.
2. Sharifah Arfah
3. Soho KL The Chairman, V
4. The recent Earth Week celebration SMK Dato’ Ibrahim,
5. To save the orang-utan Jalan Segar,
Letters 56000 Kuala Lumpur. (VI) 6 JUNE 202_ IV
Dear Sir. VII
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Invitation to Offi ciate at the Opening of the English
1. (a) Hi Guys, Carnival
My mates , 40 of us, are gonna visit your The English Language Society of SMK Dato’ Ibrahim
factory. We plan to visit Muar and we’d like to is organising a one-day English Language Carnival
drop in and see how ‘otak otak’ is manufactured. on Saturday, 10 August, from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Tell us about Super Factory, including directions 2. The objective of the English Language Carnival
to get to your place. is to encourage the use of the language in a fun way.
Among the activities planned are a Spell-It–Right
Send the stuff to the following address: Challenge, a Scrabble competition, an English song Answers
SMK Tanjung Gading contest and a treasure hunt.
Jalan Paloh, 3. We would be very honoured if you could offi ciate
Muar. at the opening of the English Language Carnival. We
look forward to a favourable reply.
Thanks a bunch for your help. We look forward
to hearing from you. Thank you.
Bye. Yours faithfully, VIII
Angela Goh III
Linda Lai (ANGELA GOH) I


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2. (a) & (b) Exercises
14, Jalan Fajar, II 1. (i)  (ii) 
Taman Halus
Kuantan (iii)  (iv) 
13 March 202_ IV (v)  (vi) 
2. (a)  (b) 
III, V Dear Jo,
(c)  (d) 
I am going to nominate Paragraph 3 (e)  (f) 
her for the Teacher of the Year
Award. Mrs. Sherrie Lee shows (g)  (h) 
us by her actions how we should (i)  (j) 
not always be thinking only of Step 1:
ourselves. I’ll have lots more to A very good morning to our beloved form teacher,
tell you after Teachers’ Day. Miss Aileen Tan, and friends. I am standing here on
I know I should not Paragraph 2 behalf of Form 5A to say farewell to Miss Tan who
whine.The teachers are pretty is leaving SMK Taman Damai.
exhausted too. The teacher I
really admire is Mrs. Lee. Do Articles
you know that last weekend (the
only free weekend we had in Enrichment Exercises
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months) Mrs.Lee walked from
our school to Kampung Pelangi Laughter and smiles are easy to come by when everything
and back in order to raise is going on well. However , we often fail to realise that it
money for the disabled? It was is when life hands us lemons that we need to laugh more.
about 55 kilometres. She chose The motion of laughter activates our emotions
that distance because she is 55
years old. and these emotions release endorphins – happy brain
chemicals that gives us a sense of well-being.
How are you? We’ve been Paragraph 1
having a rather hectic time in In addition , just a simple smile can do wonders.
school. Do you know we usually The act of lifting your cheek muscles is enough to
finish school at 4.30 p.m. these stimulate the brain to release endorphins as the
days? association of the movement with previous incidents of
Love, VI smiling and laughing have been recorded in the brain.
Clare I Smiling activates those memories and produces similar
uplifting effects.
Opinions, Talks and Speeches Furthermore , Dr. Robert Holden, founder of
the Laughter Clinic and Happiness Project in the UK,
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body: step one, it stimulates; step two, it relaxes. During
J.J. Abram’s movie ‘Star Trek’ is a science fiction and
is full of action. It tells the incredible story of a young crew’s laughter, the body is stimulated and exercised; after
maiden voyage onboard the most advanced starship laughter, the body relaxes and calms itself.
ever created, the U.S.S. Enterprise. The new recruits On the other hand , despite knowing that laughter
must find a way to stop an evil character whose mission is good for us, we seem to laugh less as we age. It was
of vengeance threatens all of mankind. In addition, the
fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of two characters found during the economic depression in the 50’s, the
but they are bitter rivals. One is James Kirk (Chris average kindergarten student laughed 300 times a day.
Pine), a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy, while In contrast , adults at that time averaged just 17 laughs
the other, Spock (Zachary Quinto) was raised in a logic- a day.
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based society that rejects all emotions. Their contrasting
personalities are the only thing capable of leading their Mahes Karuppiah-Quillen, Malaysia’s first laughter
crew through unimaginable danger so they made peace. therapist explains, ‘People often ask me why we need
You may like the very dynamic big screen effects of to learn to laugh. The reason is at this moment, we
J.J. Abram’s brand of cinematography or his very fresh are subjected to more stress. Also , we need to find a
approach, almost along the lines of recent movies like way to manage it. That’s why we need a tool to help us
‘Batman Begins’ and Daniel Craig’s ‘Bond’. reduce our load.’



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Exercises (vi) By the side of
(vii) under
1. (i)  (iii)  (viii) to the left and right
(ii)  (iv)  (b) (ii) Next to the school fi eld is the basketball
Step i: Who writes the article. court.
Step iv: Give recommendations (iii) In the other corner of the school fi eld is the
herb garden. I love the scent of the basil
2. (a) 5 (b) 7 the curry leaves and the lemon grass.
(c) 6 (d) 8 (iv) Across the school fi eld is the cookery room.
(e) 1 (f) 4 The aroma of the cakes is tantalising.
(g) 2 (h) 3 (v) In front of me is the school canteen. It is
recess time and the students are chattering
and laughing.
Processes and Procedures (vi) By the side of the canteen is the Reading
Corner. There are many reading materials
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• First, buy a stamp album. (vii) Under the stairs is a mural depicting the
• Next, ask all your friends and relatives to save old different co-curricular activities in the school.
stamped envelopes for you. (viii) To the left and right of the stairs are the
• After that, carefully cut/tear the paper round each stamp. classrooms.
• Then soak the paper in a container of water. (Accept any suitable answer)
• When the paper is very wet, peel the stamp away from (c) (Accept any suitable answer)
it. Put/Place the stamp on a saucer. Allow it to dry. (d) Laughter of students
• Finally, put the stamp in your stamp album. Use your Chirping of birds
own creativity to arrange your stamps. You can have a
different page for a different country or motif. Argumentative Compositions
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Exercises (Accept any suitable answer)
1. First, break three eggs in a bowl.
2. Next, mix them using a fork. Exercises
3. After pouring in one tablespoon of water for each
egg, add a pinch of salt. 1. Link words
4. At this point, heat the frying pan.
5. After melting one tablespoon of butter in the pan, Contrast However
pour in the egg mixture. But
6. Before fi lling the omelette with cooked fresh On the other hand
mushrooms, grated cheese or even fruit and yogurt, To add on Moreover
allow the eggs to set on the bottom. information In addition
7. Finally, fold the omelette in half and slide it onto a Furthermore
warm plate.
Conclusion In conclusion
To sum up
Chapter In short
3 CONTINUOUS WRITING 2. (Accept any suitable answer)

3. Pros Cons
Descriptive Compositions
1. The clean 1. There is incessant
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invigorating. and night. Cars,
(Accept any suitable answer) 2. Life is more motorcycles, taxis,
peaceful and buses and lorries
Exercises relaxing. which are on the road
3. People are all the time. People
1. (a) (i) behind friendlier and stream past, shouting
(ii) next to warmer. and talking.
(iii) the other corner of 4. There are more 2. It is hot. It seems to
(iv) across job opportunities. get hotter and hotter.
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4. Living in town is better. 2. Fact 1: To reduce
5. I feel strongly that there are better facilities in town: (a) Use handkerchiefs instead of tissues
hospitals, telecommunication, libraries and many (b) Do not use plastic bags or disposable containers
more. (c) Use cloth bags or own containers
In my opinion, public transport is better in town.
For these reasons I feel that living in town is better. Fact 2: To reuse
(a) Use old wrapping paper, ribbons and birthday
cards
Reflective Compositions
(b) Make a compost
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Enrichment Exercises (c) Use old toothbrushes
(Accept any suitable answer) Fact 3: To recycle
(a) Separate paper, plastic, glass and metals
(b) Use rechargeable batteries
Exercises
(c) Print on both sides of a sheet of paper
1. (a) When I was growing up, I played with my friends.
For example, we rode our bicycles around the Narrative Compositions
neighbourhood, and played badminton, football
and hopscotch. Enrichment Exercises
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(b) When I was growing up, I played a lot of games
with my friends, such as badminton, football and (Accept any suitable answer)
hopscotch. We also rode our bicycles round the
neighbourhood. Exercises
2. (a) I played a lot of games. As a result, I exercised
a lot and made many friends. 1. Who : An elderly woman, about 70 years of age
(b) I played a lot of games. Therefore, I exercised a Where : On a lonely road
lot and made many friends. When : 10.00 p.m.
3. Sports teach children important skills such as Why : Shehah had a flat tyre.
communication and socialising. What happened next :
4. As a result, a child’s confidence and competitive spirit She saw a man pull up in front of her five-seater
increase. family saloon. He was driving a rickety van. He
5. Playing outdoors strengthens a child’s immune walked towards her.
system. Therefore, he or she is less susceptible to (Accept any suitable answer)
colds and flu. 2. Her heart thumped furiously.
He could be a robber.
(Accept any suitable answer)
Factual Compositions 3. Height : average
Hair : long, dishevelled
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(Accept any suitable answer) Clothes : T-shirt and faded jeans
Overall impression : He looked gaunt, poor and
hungry.
Exercises 4. ‘Let me help you, madam. I’ll change the tyre for you
in no time.’
1. Link words ‘Th…thank you, young man. It’s very kind of you,’
To show different First whispered Shehah.
facts Second ‘You’re welcome. Why don’t you wait for me in our
Third car. It’s chilly out here. By the way, my name is Shin.’
5. (Accept any suitable answer)
To show However
contrasting points On the other hand
Proverbs and Sayings
To add another Furthermore
point In addition Enrichment Exercises
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To give an For example (Accept any suitable answer)
illustration For instance
An example of this is
Let me give you an example Exercises
To sum up Finally 1. (a) Once you experience something bad, you will be
In conclusion wary of it.



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(b) You should not assume something based on a
little evidence. Chapter
(c) If you don’t see it, you don’t miss it. 5 GRAMMAR AND RATIONAL CLOZE
(d) Great success often comes from humble
beginnings.
A Nouns
2. (a) A bad workman blames his tools
(b) A stitch in time saves nine Exercises
(c) Waste not want not A 1. common noun 6. abstract noun
(d) Still waters run deep 2. collective noun 7. common noun
(e) A penny saved is a penny earned 3. common noun 8. common noun
4. proper noun 9. proper noun
Chapter GRAPHIC MATERIALS AND SHORT 5. common noun 10. collective noun
4 TEXTS B (i) 1. evil, common nouns
2. vegetable, proper nouns
3. shelf, collective nouns
Exercises 4. sea, abstract nouns
A Advertisements 5. father, proper nouns
1. D 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. desire, common nouns
6. D 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. C 7. Paris, collective nouns
11. D 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. C 8. insect, abstract nouns
9. honour, common nouns
B Graphs, Charts and Tables 10. youth, collective nouns
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D (ii) 1. optimist
6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. B 2. egoist
11. C 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. D 3. philanthropist
4. vegetarian
C Instructions/Manuals 5. accomplice
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. D 6. ingrate
6. D 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. A 7. philatelist
11. B 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. A 8. recluse
9. journalist
D Diagrams/Pictorial Guides/Maps 10. archaeologist
1. C 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A
6. A 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A C 1. (accept any suitable answer)
11. C 12. D 13. B 14. C 15. C 2. pastime/ hobby, games
3. team
 Signs and Notices 4. walk
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. D 5. (accept any suitable answer)
6. D 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. B 6. calmness
11. B 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. A 7. (accept any suitable answer)
8. (accept any suitable answer)
 Short Texts
1. B 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. D Number
6. A 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. D
11. D 12. D 13. A 14. D 15. A Exercises

 Comic Strips – Idiomatic Expressions and Proverbs Singular Plural
1. A 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. A Answers
6. B 7. C 8. C 9. B 10. C corner adults
11. C 12. D 13. B 14. D 15. B premise children
16. A veranda benches
mat bamboos
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1. C 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. C goat people
6. C 7. A 8. A 9. D 10. B night



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Formation of Plural Nouns B Articles

Exercises The Indefinite Articles
A 1. lives 2. people/persons
3. waters 4. moments Exercises
5. factors 6. taxis A 1. A 2. a
7. doors 8. passengers 3. an 4. a
9. rafts 10. water 5. an 6. a
11. hospitals 12. injuries 7. the 8. the
13. Witnesses 14. geese 9. a 10. a
15. crises 11. a 12. –
13. a 14. –
B 1. Devotees carried milk pots on their heads and 15. an
made their way up Batu Caves.
Devotee, pot, head B 1. a telescope
2. a violin
2. Kavadi bearers also walked up the 272 steps to 3. an autobiography
the temple. 4. a mosquito
bearer, step 5. an octogenarian
6. a thesaurus
3. The devotees braved the scorching sun and 7. a drought
human traffic to fulfill their vows. 8. an immigrant
devotee, vow 9. an orphan
10. a fugitive
4. Gaily coloured stalls selling drinks, snacks, toys,
accessories and framed images of Hindu deities
were also set up near the temple. The Definite Article and Zero Article
stall, drink, snack, toy, accessory, image, deity
Exercises
5. The air was also filled with the sweet smell of A 1. Many home remedies are not very helpful and
traditional Indian delicacies. the old ‘ice is good for a skin burn’ remedy is no
delicacy exception.
2. The slowest mammal on earth is the sloth, a
6. Many visitors took special shuttle buses to the native of South America which is about the size
temple. of a small dog.
visitor, bus 3. My brother is called to the Bar and the whole
family is so proud.
7. They were fascinated by the rituals to offer thanks 4. A girl came to school dressed as a Japanese
to Lord Muruga. comic character. The girl’s orange and purple
ritual, thanks (the word only appears as the plural streaked hair gave all of us a fright.
form) 5. The vase on the top of that shelf is an antique.
6. I would like to travel to the moon one day.
8. More than 1,000 policemen oversaw traffic, safety 7. Please paint the gate green.
and security, as a steady stream of devotees and 8. I admire – Nicol David very much. She is
tourists thronged the temple. wonderful.
policeman, devotee, tourist 9. My dream is to trek across the Sahara and live
like a nomad for a year.
C Singular Plural 10. – Stress can be good for us.
B We had a huge platform and on – moonlit
1. salmon salmon nights Grandfather would ask us all to lie down on
2. echo echoes it. Then he would point out the stars to us, the
Seven Sisters and so on. Then he would tell us
3. foot feet old Chinese Aesop’s Fables – how an unkind man
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4. mouse mice was punished in the end. He would go on telling
these stories until we all fell asleep. I think this is
5. radio radios
one of the loveliest memories I have – lying out on
6. — spectacles the huge platform on moonlit nights, looking at
7. — police the stars, listening to the stories and falling off to
sleep, knowing that we would be carried back into
8. — clothes the house and put to – bed.


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C Pronouns 2. The tallest people on earth are the members
of Kenya’s Masai tribe. They reach an average
Exercises height of 6 feet and 2 inches.
A 1. I, I, My, me, myself 3. The shortest days in the northern hemisphere
experience as little as three hours of sunlight each
2. his, He, his, he, he, I, I, himself
3. her, She, Her, she, He, her, her, him, herself day.
4. Their, They, them 4. The most obese people in the world are found in
5. its, its, It, us, its, it, itself the South Pacific region. There beauty is marked
by large physical size.
B 1. Who cut your hair for you? 5. The Antarctic is the most spectacular nature
Nobody. I cut it myself. destination in the world. It is also the coldest.
2. Can you open the window for me? 6. The most scorching temperature recorded is in
No, why can’t you do it yourself? the Sahara.
3. Did Julie have a good holiday? 7. The biggest country in the world is Russia. It
She enjoyed herself tremendously. covers about 11 per cent of the earth’s total land
4. Does Kamal think he will get the job?
surface and has ten time zones within the country.
He himself doesn’t think he’ll get it. 8. The world’s smallest state is the Vatican situated
5. Can I have another slice of cake?
within the city of Rome in Italy.
Help yourself. 9. The least dense country in the world is Mongolia.
6. How did you get this cut?
I cut myself while I was slicing some cucumbers. Many Mongolians are nomads.
7. Who is going to take care of you? 10. The country with the highest population density in
Don’t worry. We can take care of ourselves. the world is Monaco.
8. Why are these people climbing up and down these B 1. the cheapest
stairs? 2. the most expensive
They are training themselves for the marathon. 3. the farthest
4. high
D Adjectives 5. the most unbearable
6. cooler
Exercises 7. better
8. fewer
A 1. helpful 2. obedient 9. merrier
3. priceless 4. powerful 10. more careful
5. delicious 6. loving
7. smiling 8. courageous C Positive Comparative Superlative
9. expensive 10. quick
B 1. Italian, marble table short shorter shortest
2. long, sandy beach bad worse worst
3. old, brown, leather shoes less least least
4. delicate, small, gold object
5. pretty pale, long black hair much more most
6. little, red-haired girl silly sillier silliest
7. large, deep-set, jet-black eyes
8. a damp, overgrown, rather depressing garden difficult more difficult most difficult
C (i) They suffered the tortures of slow starvation for strange stranger strangest
three months. At last they got so voracious and
desperate and wild with hunger. One tall boy said angry angrier angriest
that if he did not get another basin of gruel, he might magnificent more magnificent most magnificent
some night eat the boy who slept next to him. Since
he had a wild, hungry look, the boys believed him. old older oldest
(ii) It was a cold, dark night. The stars seemed, to D (i) 2. boring 3. annoying Answers
the boy’s eyes, farther from the earth than he had 4. exciting 5. exhausting
ever seen them before; there was no wind; and 6. surprising 7. satisfying
the sombre shadows thrown by the trees upon the 8. interesting 9. smiling
ground, looked death-like, from being so still.
10. entertaining
Comparison of Adjectives (ii) 2. crowded 3. frozen
4. broken 5. haunted
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6. torn 7. lost
A 1. The world’s longest-living people are found on the 8. written 9. buried
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(iii) 1. exciting 2. excited B 1. will sign 2. will be
3. relaxing 4. relaxed 3. will fly 4. will scream
5. tired 6. tiring 5. will drop 6. will obtain
7. fascinated 8. fascinating 7. will reopen 8. will launch

E Verbs and Tenses The Present Continuous Tense
Verbs
Exercises
Exercises
A 1. is increasing
A 1. takes 2. repairs 2. is improving
3. writes 4. looks 3. is behaving
5. treats 6. cooks 4. is teaching
7. specialises 8. examines 5. are relocating
B 1. think 2. mean B 1. am having
3. want 4. have 2. are trying
5. hate 6. suppose 3. am expecting
7. wish 8. know 4. am waiting
5. are looking
Tenses
The Simple Present Tense The Past Continuous Tense
Exercises
Exercises
1. practises
2. sets, smokes, drinks Suggested Answers
3. exercise A 1. was chopping the carrots
4. like 2. was driving along the road
5. go 3. was dribbling
6. take, eats 4. was walking
7. think, make, sleep 5. was strolling
8. allows, play B 1. was preparing
9. starts, ends 2. was repairing
10. assume 3. were working
11. takes 4. was sleeping, was recovering
12. considers 5. was watching
13. blossom
14. manufactures The Future Continuous Tense
15. are
Exercises
The Simple Past Tense 1. will be driving
Exercises 2. will be cleaning
A (Accept any suitable answer) 3. will be sunbathing
B 1. moved 2. sank 4. will be chatting
5. will be screaming
3. struck 4. worked
5. stayed 6. delivered
7. wore 8. married The Present Perfect Tense
9. danced 10. graduated Exercises
C 1. went 2. started A 1. Cassie has not seen the film ‘UP’ yet.
3. had 4. dropped 2. My aunt has resided abroad for over ten years.
5. got 6. returned 3. Gopal has got a new motorbike recently.
7. wanted 8. made 4. We have already taken our dinner.
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9. was 10. told
5. They have abandoned the project because of a
The Simple Future Tense lack of money.
Exercises B 1. have climbed
2. has caused
A 1. will arrive 2. will make 3. has been to
3. Shall, buy 4. will invite 4. has found
5. will cook 6. will do 5. has succeeded
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The Past Perfect Tense F Gerunds
Exercises
Exercises
A 1. Someone had broken into our house before we
came back from dinner. A 1. Boxing 2. Going
2. Gina arrived at the school but her best friend had 3. taking 4. leaving
gone home. 5. having 6. Eating
3. He was offered the post of manager after he had 7. exercising 8. watching
attended the important interview. 9. diving 10. surfing
4. Sheila was very nervous as her car had broken B 2. Wearing a lot of jewellery is not advisable.
down again. 3. Drinking and driving is dangerous.
5. We apologised to the chairman because the 4. Doing well in the examination is easy.
meeting had started an hour ago. 5. Smoking here is against the law.
B 1. had built 6. Taking this subject is compulsory.
2. had not been 7. Eating five portions of fruits and vegetables is
3. had ordered healthy.
4. had laid 8. Sweeping the floor in this wind is difficult.
5. had come
6. had practised Participles
7. had made
8. had invented Present Participles
Exercises
The Future Perfect Tense 1. Getting
Exercises 2. running
1. will have driven 3. listening
2. will have been married 4. watching
3. will have finished 5. letting
4. will have fulfilled 6. swooping
5. will have packed 7. jumping
6. will have prepared 8. thumping
7. will have saved
8. will have been Past Participles
Exercises
The Present Perfect Continuous Tense A 2. Shocked by the bad news, Helen burst into tears.
Exercises 3. Based on real events, the novel tells the stories
1. has been working of two soldiers.
2. has been cooking 4. Born in Ipoh, Uncle Teng knows the history of the
3. have been waiting city.
4. have been taking 5. Sacked by the manager, the worker felt very sad.
5. has been sailing B 1. wrecked
2. painted
The Past Perfect Continuous Tense 3. spoiled/spoilt
Exercises 4. fried
5. abandoned
1. had been cycling 6. swollen
2. had been trying 7. Stolen
3. had been ill 8. Rejected
4. had been speeding Answers
5. had been dancing
Infinitives
The Future Perfect Continuous Tense Exercises
Exercises
A 1. to take
1. will have been saving 2. to choreograph
2. will have been rehearsing 3. To achieve
3. will have been implementing 4. to work
4. will have been dealing 5. to get
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7. to start B 1. put
8. to hear 2. is
B 1. to go 3. are
2. to read 4. deteriorates
3. to work 5. floats
4. to sneak 6. lose
5. To make 7. help
6. to sprinkle 8. remains
7. To create 9. are
8. to give 10. return

G Adverbs I Sentences
A It was a particularly bad spot. The boat was flying Simple Sentences
swiftly downstream when Hans checked the rope too
suddenly. Thornton was flung out of it. Buck sprung Exercises
up instantly. Amidst the mad swirl of water, he tried to 2. Subject: Everybody
reach Thornton. Again, he missed him. Then he felt Verb: helped to prepare
him grasp his tail. Buck headed for the bank. But they 3. Subject: My favourite dish
could only move slowly against the current. Thornton Missing: Verb
knew that the shore was impossible. He scraped 4. Subject: Grandmother
furiously over a rock. He clutched its slippery top with Missing: Verb
both hands. Buck was swept downstream, struggling
desperately. When he heard Thornton shout, ‘Go, Buck! 5. Subject: Uncle Ramli and Tok Mat
Go’ Buck obediently turned toward the bank. He swam Verb: brought
powerfully and was dragged ashore by Hans. 6. Verb: Played
Missing: Subject
B 1. impatiently 2. angrily
3. hesitantly 4. sharply 7. Subject: James
5. wearily 6. joyously Verb: gave
7. gently 8. firmly 8. Subject: The scenery
Missing: Verb
C 1. healthily 2. beautifully
3. well 4. extremely Compound Sentences
5. usually 6. punctually
7. finally 8. deliberately Exercises
1. She took part in the triathlon so she could raise
Comparison of Adverbs money for cancer research.
Exercises 2. The crime rate is higher in cities but there are better
facilities.
1. faster 3. Jins Shamsuddin is a good actor and a talented
2. earlier director.
3. more loudly
4. more patiently 4. My twin brother loves sports but I am hopeless in all
5. the most gracefully games.
6. longer 5. They can go to Kuala Terengganu or visit Kuantan
7. farther/further for their holiday.
8. more confidently 6. The bus broke down so we were late for school.
7. Dayang saw a strange man following her so she ran
to the nearest police station.
H Subject-Verb Agreement
8. She could buy some bread or she could make a loaf
Exercises cake.
Answers
A 1. are 2. sings Complex Sentences
3. has 4. gathers
5. is 6. was Exercises
7. were 8. has A 1. When
9. have 10. is 2. before
11. travels 12. are 3. because
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6. before B 1. isn’t it?
7. because 2. haven’t they?
8. when/ because 3. doesn’t it?
B 1. Mangroves are ecologically important so we need 4. isn’t it?
to protect them. (Compound) 5. doesn’t it?
2. Although aquaculture has provided livelihoods for 6. aren’t they?
millions of people, it has destroyed the world’s 7. can’t we?
mangroves. (Complex) 8. are there?
3. When aquaculturists clear mangroves to make
way for shrimp or fish farms, they are contributing L Active and Passive Voice
to land erosion. (Complex)
4. If we clear away mangrove forests, the habitat of Exercises
local fish will be destroyed too. (Complex)
5. Mangroves act as a giant sponge because they A Extract 1
1.
absorb all the effluents. (Compound) were planted
6. They eradicate farm waste very efficiently and 2. were caught,
3.
were planted
they cost nothing. (Compound) 4. were saved
7. Moreover, they act as barricades and block 5. were destroyed
typhoons and tsunamis from destroying the coast.
(Compound) Extract 2
8. People might think mangroves are unattractive 1. were razed
trees with exposed roots but they give us so 2. were dumped
much. (Complex) 3. were, lit
4. were evacuated
5. were provided
J Positive and Negative Statements
B 1. prepared
Exercises 2. was, blanched
A 1. was not very popular 3. was slathered
2. was not part 4. was steamed
3. do not believe 5. enjoyed
4. is as popular as before 6. knew
5. is the same 7. had visited
6. does not emphasise 8. would eat
7. do not require
8. do not play M Direct and Indirect Speech
B 1. There was not/wasn’t a heavy downpour last Exercises
night.
2. Sabrina does not/doesn’t play the flute in the A 1. he is seventeen years old.
orchestra. 2. his favourite pastime is swimming.
3. The management dismissed some workers not 3. He said that he watches football matches on
long ago. television during weekends.
4. The elderly woman was diagnosed with kidney 4. He said that he enjoys Malaysian food.
failure. 5. He said that his dream is to travel around the world.
5. He knows that H1N1 influenza is an infectious 6. He said he hopes to climb Mount Kinabalu before
disease. he goes back to Melbourne.
B 1. Nazli asked Azman if he had packed up.
K Question Tags and Responses 2. The foreman warned the worker that the chemical
catches fire easily. Answers
Exercises 3. The tour guide asked, ‘Is everybody in the bus?’
A 1. aren’t you? Yes, I am. 4. ‘I am sorry I am late,’ Rajan apologised to Suresh.
2. don’t you? Yes, I do. 5. Izzudin told his colleagues that he had discussed
3. don’t you? Yes, I do. the plan with their superior the day before.
4. haven’t you? Yes, I have. 6. He told his friend that he had sold off his car.
5. do you? Yes, I do. 7. Ramlah said that he would start doing his
6. can’t you? Yes, I can. assignment soon.
7. won’t you? Yes, I will. 8. ‘The cost of living in Tokyo is very high,’ Adlina
8. aren’t you? Yes, I am. told her sister.


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N Prepositions O Conjunctions
Prepositions of Place
Exercises
Exercises A 1. We toured the tea plantation after we had had a
1. over wonderful meal at the Tea House.
2. between 2. We were having a splendid view of Mount Kinabalu
3. at while we were sipping the delicious Sabah Tea.
4. in 3. The Sabah Tea Plantations produces both regular
5. on tea and organic tea.
6. underneath/beneath 4. We loved the clean crisp air so we decided to
7. at stay at one of the bungalows in the Sabah Tea
Plantations.
8. on 5. We were on the doorstep of Mount Kinabalu
9. on although we did not visit it.
10. on
11. in B 1. and
12. in 2. When
13. at 3. not only
14. opposite/near 4. but also
5. but
15. near
6. because
7. though
Prepositions of Time
Exercises P Phrases and Clauses

In on at — Exercises
a minute Monday 12 midnight last July A 1. Jeyanti saw the car that/which nearly knocked the
2011 Thursday 8.00 p.m. this Sunday old man down.
the morning morning noon every year 2. Adam ran after the thief who snatched his mother’s
a week our 3 o’clock next week handbag.
anniversary 3. The people who wanted to go to the new mall had
31 August to wait a long time for the bus.
4. The homes that/which were destroyed by the flood
B 1. in a minute are now being rebuilt.
2. At 12 midnight 5. My aunt works for a company that/which produces
3. in the morning, on Thursday morning detergent.
4. every year 6. Do you know the girl whom Jill is talking to?
5. in 2011 7. I like the bag that/which you bought during the trip
6. this Sunday to Kuantan.
7. On our anniversary 8. Salim bought his sister a blouse that/which fitted
8. at 8.00 p.m. her very well.
C 1. since
2. for B 1. I haven’t seen Jimmy since we graduated from
University of Malaya.
3. from, to/until 2. Most of us are worried because the company may
4. during
5. within lay off some employees.
3. The guests enjoyed the dessert after they had
eaten the main course.
Prepositions of Direction/Movement 4. Every customer will get a ten percent discount if
Exercises they spend more than one hundred ringgit.
1. along 5. The animals will attack us when/if they feel
Answers
threatened.
2. away 6. The villagers escaped before the river overflowed
3. through its banks.
4. into 7. Aida will continue her studies although she can
5. past hardly afford the fees.
6. across 8. Mr. and Mrs.Yang are making plans for the
7. up future so that hey will be able to enjoy their
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Rational Cloze
Chapter
Exercises 6 INFORMATION TRANSFER
A 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. D
5. B 6. B 7. A Exercises
B 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. A Exercise 1
5. C 6. C 7. A
1. The Digital Photography Book
C 1. A 2. A 3. B 4. C 2. The Eyes of the Dragon
5. D 6. B 7. A 3. The Devil Wears Gucci
4. Cacti: a Gardener’s Handbook for Their Identifi cation
D 1. D 2. A 3. D 4. A and Cultivation
5. C 6. C 7. C 5. Living in the Light
 1. D 2. C 3. D 4. A 6. Lauren Wise.
5. B 6. C 7. D 7. Viking.
8. The Digital Photography Book.
 1. D 2. C 3. C 4. A 9. the throne.
5. C 6. B 7. D 10. The Digital Photography Book
 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B Exercise 2
5. C 6. B 7. D 1. Ginger
 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. B 2. Garlic
5. A 6. B 7. D 3. Ginkgo
4. Ginkgo
 1. A 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. Peppermint
5. D 6. C 7. D 6. levels of blood pressure and blood cholesterol.
7. indigestion, headaches, colic, gingivitis, irritable
 1. A 2. C 3. A 4. A
5. B 6. C 7. D bowel syndrome, spasms and rheumatism.
8. the body to restore itself to health.
 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. C 9. blood circulation of the body and the brain.
5. B 6. D 7. B 10. it may cause excessive sweating.
 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D Exercise 3
5. A 6. A 7. A 1. The Cosby Show
 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. C 2. Beauty and the Geek
5. B 6. D 7. C 3. Chicago Hope
4. 16 days in Afghanistan
 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron
5. D 6. C 7. B 6. American Emmy Award
 1. D 2. B 3. B 4. A 7. 6 September 2002
5. A 6. D 7. B 8. Anwar Hajher
9. The Cosby Show
 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 10. Mandy Patinkin and Adam Arkin
5. D 6. D 7. A
Exercise 4
1. Laptop
Enrichment Exercises 2. Palmtop
Enrichment Exercises
3. Server
A 1. D 2. C 3. C 4. B 4. Personal Computer
5. A 6. C 7. C 5. Workstation Answers
B 1. C 2. A 3. C 4. B 6. a notebook.
5. C 6. B 7. C 7. a workstation.
8. microcomputers
C 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. C 9. user input.
5. D 6. C 7. D 10. Cray Supercomputers
D 1. D 2. B 3. D 4. B
5. D 6. A 7. B Exercise 5
1. scuba diving
 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 2. Kuala Terengganu
5. B 6. A 7. B 3. sightseeing

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4. Pahang Exercise 10
5. Pahang 1. MCC Health Talk
6. Diving 2. Super Weight-Loss Contest
7. Kuala Lumpur 3. SMC Health Screening
8. This is because of its cool temperature 4. Pinklab Health Management
9. Ghost of the Sea Turtle 5. Save-A-Life Campaign
10. 1998 6. Malacca Country Club
7. September 1
Exercise 6 8. elderly patients
1. Arena of Stars 9. surfing www.savealife.gov.my
2. Genting de Casino 10. Pinklab Sdn. Bhd.
3. First World Plaza
4. Awana Golf & Country Resort Exercise 11
5. Genting Theme Park 1. Sales Executive
6. 90 2. Wedding Coordinator
7. Jim Brickman, Richard Clayderman, Kitaro, The 3. Catering Sales Coordinator
Black-Eyed Peas (any two) 4. Senior Communications Executive
8. 6,000 people 5. Housekeeping Executive
9. Rock climbing and jungle trekking 6. Nikki Hotels International
7. Six
10. experience skydiving.
8. 2 – 3 years’ work experience in a hotel
9. 20 August

Exercise 7 10. Kuala Lumpur
1. 3,000 bird species
2. extensive collection of local and international Islamic Exercise 12
art objects 1. peak intellectual performance
3. miniature replicas of renowned buildings 2. achieve his or her mental potential.
4. features of Moorish architecture and North Indian 3. 16 – 20 hours
Islamic motifs 4. 10 – 13 hours
5. one of the largest free-standing copper sculptures in 5. nine – 10 hours
the world 6. six – 10 hours
6. leather goods, T-shirts and food 7. memory, concentration and mood
7. Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia 8. routine
8. Masjid Jamek 9. keep one awake
9. Petaling Street 10. melatonin
10. Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
Exercise 13
Exercise 8 1. Bee, wasp and hornet
1. observe the behaviour and emotions of these ‘Men 2. Scorpion
in the Forest’ 3. Centipede
2. botanical treasures 4. Ants
3. wildlife species 5. Leech
4. waterfall 6. (i) have no barbs
5. the carnivorous pitcher plant (ii) die after stinging
6. the proboscis monkey 7. its saliva contains an anesthetic
7. explore winding trails 8. painful, sedation, pills to stop vomiting
8. sandy bays that provide good swimming grounds 9. insert and withdraw, multiple stings
9. explore limestone formations 10. spider, tarantula
10. cool stream that flows out from the cave
Exercise 14
Exercise 9 1. complex, multipurpose
1. Ministry of Youth and Sports 2. fermentation, water, kitchen waste
2. 28 July 3. dark brown
Answers
3. 2.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. 4. sweet, sour, fermented scent
4. Suria Shopping Centre 5. Dr. Rusukon from Thailand
5. Sunday 6. ozone gas, greenhouse and global warming effects
6. Rock climbing 7. nitrate, hormone
7. Pop Shuvit 8. carbonate, marine life
9. plastic container, water, kitchen waste
8. Beat It 10. 60%, 10%, 80%
9. 100 Ticket to Pop Shuvit’s Concert
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Exercise 15 Exercise 3
1. The Worst-case Scenario Survival Handbook. 1. a mechanical counting device for making calculations
2. Jumanji. 2. an electronic device that is used for performing
3. Where The Wild Things Are. mathematical calculations
4. Mr. Popper’s Penguins 3. fi ngers and mental energy of the user
5. The Adventures Of Blue Avenger. 4. batteries
6. raising penguins from the South Pole. 5. Helps people keep track of numbers as they do the
7. even the most monumental of tasks computing
8. is sent to his room without dinner 6. Does the calculations after the user has keyed in the
9. a perilous jungle adventure information
10. the construction of an intergalactic highway 7. (i) set of objects standing in for objects in another set
(ii) a single object standing for a collection of objects
Exercise 16 8. 5,000 years ago, wood and beads
1. 5-day workshop, Talk and Talk Co Ltd 9. account to others in all aspects of life
2. Speak like a pro now and always 10. (i) general purpose calculators and
3. 14 – 18 November 202_, 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. daily (ii) specifi c purpose calculators


4. The Saujana, Kuala Lumpur
5. Organisation and Prioritisation
6. Expression and Delivery Chapter
7. RM280.00, course materials, lunch and tea breaks 7 COMPREHENSION
8. Ben – school debating team
9. Rashid – with confi dence
10. Certifi cate of Participation Exercises
Passage 1
1. Fraser was the leader of a weather station on
Enrichment Exercises Campbell Island.
Enrichment Exercises
Exercise 1 2. (a) 40 yards offshore
1. 5D/4N Drive Around Perth, West Australia (b) (i) He relished the feeling of oneness with
2. 8D/7N Northern Highlights nature.
3. 5D/4N Margaret River Trail (ii) To familiarise himself with the depth of the bay
4. 7D/6N Motorhome Holidays 3. (a) A huge shark
5. 8D/7N Great South Eco (b) fl ung
6. 8D/7N Great South Eco 4. (a) His arm was gone.
7. Total independent self-drive around West Australia (b) If he swam fast, his heart would pump more blood
8. Farm activities on an Australian farm into the sea.
9. You share accommodation in the same room with 5. Fraser realised that he had to do something to save
another person. his life. He had to fi ght for his life or he would soon
10. You can clock as many kilometers as you like on your be dead.
rented vehicle.
Passage 2
Exercise 2 1. He was candid, friendly and outspoken.
1. Gardening that does not use synthetic products 2. (a) ‘I really believe in this.’
including pesticides and fertilisers. (b) He felt that there was a huge untapped market
2. Gardening that uses artifi cial products including in Asia where millions of people want to fl y but
pesticides and fertilisers. could not afford it.
3. Organic matter from decaying plants and animal 3. (a) If one is afraid of failure, one will never start out
waste on anything.
4. Artifi cial fertilisers (b) He pushed on with his work and his dreams. Answers
5. Working with nature – reduces pollution 4. (a) It could not compete with the buses which ply
6. Use of pesticides contributes to air pollution and kills from Kuala Lumpur to Penang.
plants (b) He said he is sorry./He apologised for his
7. ornamental plants, useful plants mistakes.
8. Compost, grass clipping, dried leaves and kitchen 5. We must always be realistic in pursuing our dreams.
scraps to manure and fi sh heads
9. ‘Feed the soil and the soil will feed the plants.’ In wanting to achieve our dreams, it does not give
10. it improves the soil’s texture and attracts soil us the power to go overboard with our wishes.Then
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Passage 3 2. (a) Brushing cleans a quarter of the mouth.
1. (a) It was believed that long ago, whales were four- (b) Brushing alone is insufficient to control plaque
legged, wolf-sized animals. formation due to insufficient time or lack of the
(b) There was an abundance of fish and shrimp. appropriate technique.
2. Superb streamlining and its skin which is loose and 3. (a) This is due to the fluoridation of water supplies.
lubricated help the whale to swim swiftly. (b) Dental caries and periodontal disease
3. (a) When they are in trouble, they do not abandon 4. (a) By controlling the accumulation of plaque by
one another. adhering to a daily oral hygiene regimen.
(b) They support each other on their backs. (b) regimens
4. (a) When a calf is born underwater, the mother brings 5. It was when research proved that there was a
it to the surface for air. relationship between plaque accumulation and the
(b) The mother squirts the milk directly into the development of gum disease in the 1960’s.
baby’s mouth.
5. The belugas refused to leave as they were frightened Passage 7
by the engines. Then, the ship used loudspeakers. 1. They are Elaeis guineensis and Corozo oleifera.
The whales finally swam through the channel when 2. (a) The use of palm oil can be traced back to Egypt
they heard Beethoven’s music. during the reign of the Pharaohs.
(b) In the 1830s
Passage 4 3. (a) It is a perennial crop that flourishes in the humid
1. (a) A delightful experience topics between 10 degrees north latitude and 10
(b) Any kind of soil degrees south latitudes.
2. (a) To fascilitate the easy growth of vegetables (b) It fruits all year long and is the highest yielding
(b) They offer adequate drainage and help root oil crop.
growth. (c) They are black when ripe, red at the base and
3. (a) It is riddled with bugs and insects that may eat yield two types of oils:palm oil and palm kernel oil.
the vegetable sprouts. (d) Perennial
(b) It is a contemporary way of cultivating plants 4. Every part of the plant can be used for some purpose
without having to use soil. and none is wasted.
4. (a) So as not to cut the roots 5. By involving in a lot of research and proving to the
(b) It will provide protection as well as nutrients for world that it is a healthy type of oil.
the roots.
5. As plants are living things, they respond positively to Passage 8
1. (a) Their food is nectar.
love and tender care.
(b) Arthur Russel Wallace and Sir Stamford
Passage 5 Raffles
1. (a) The counsellor told Suresh never to take up 2. (a) They are attracted to all forms of moisture like
science as his results were so poor. puddles on the road side, river banks and wet
(b) It was when he saw his father crying in his room. leaves.
2. (a) He enrolled himself at Tunku Abdul Rahman (b) During the early morning and late afternoon
College. 3. Butterflies usually fly during the day whereas moths
(b) He became interested as Dr. Mak, his parasitology are nocturnal. Moths rest with their wings opened in
teacher, was an inspiring figure. a horizontal position, while butterflies fold both wings
3. (a) Phd at National University of Singapore together in a closed upright position.
(b) activated 4. (a) By their long pointed forewings and swallow-like
4. (a) He began to realise that he became better in his tails from their hind wings.
chosen field. (b) Two to three weeks
(b) It is a protozoan parasite known to cause 5. This is because of the emergence of the beautiful
diarrhea, stomach bloating and other gastro- butterfly in radiant colours from a worm-like creature.
intestinal symptoms. Passage 9
5. If one believes in himself, one can do anything to 1. (a) It reminds foreign visitors that Islam is the official
become successful in life.
religion of the country.
Answers
Passage 6 (b) When Arab traders sailed to Malaya in search of
gold and spices.
1. (a) No. This is because it may not be able to maintain 2. (a) They were wooden, thatch-roofed mosques.
an oral hygiene level that controls the formation
of bacterial plaque on teeth. (b) The visit is an educational and enlightening
(b) It is a generic term to describe a sticky film of experience in art, architecture and culture.
bacteria that collects on teeth above and below 3. (a) It can indicate the period in which it was built.
the gingival margin or gumline. (b) They were based on the design elements of a
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(c) They are in the pulpit and niche denoting the Passage 13
direction of Mecca. 1. (a) A man of few words
4. It was constructed without any nails. (b) Forthright
5. It is the fine craftsmanship shown in the building of 2. (a) He is not an idealist anymore and was not as
the mosques. friendly as now.
Passage 10 3. Malay-rooted music
1. (a) At a traffic light at 68th Street, just opposite New 4. He was from Bukit Panjang, Singapore and the fourth
York Hospital of nine siblings.
(b) He was going to La Guardia Airport. 5. He said that the experience was good and he
2. He thought it was possible that the man really loved became aware that he could be expressive, articulate
and affectionate.
his job or he was in a good mood that made him give
such a reply. Passage 14
3. (a) The passenger kept silent. 1. (a) Ethnic pottery
(b) He was to call Dr. Plum’s secretary for an interview.
(b) Calabashes
4. (a) It gave him confidence and made him feel more 2. (a) The water is fresh and chilled.
important than he really was.
(b) The word is ‘prestigious’. (b) The water is infused with magical properties.
5. They did not believe that anyone who was capable 3. (a) The special properties are attributed to the clay
‘tanah busut’ that is used to make calabashes.
of giving Robbie a summer job could have written (b) It has a smooth, black surface that is glossy and
his particulars on a scrap of paper.
embellished with motifs of traditional flowers,
Passage 11 spices and leaves around its top, neck and body.
1. (a) It is easier to identify what is needed and avoid 4. (a) Various
buying items on a whim. (b) Water is added and the clay is kneaded to
(b) The supermarkets display toys and other remove any air.
small items to entice shoppers even on aisles 5. The ‘tanah busut’ used to make the calabashes
designated for items such as canned food, oil is found only around the riverbanks and paddy
and rice. fields of Sayong. As there are other areas in Perak
2. (a) They are cheaper than other branded items. involved in the making of calabashes, the word
(b) Shoppers may buy unwanted items as they may ‘sayong’ was added to distinguish these calabashes
be cheaper. from sayong.
3. By buying and storing as this reduces the number of Passage 15
trips to the supermarket.
4. (a) They can travel at similar speeds and have a 1. (a) Kedah
similar range. (b) (i) They were going to the same camp.
(b) It would save on fuel and time. (ii) The camp is only 20 minutes drive from their
homes
5. (i) It is more convenient to go at our own time and (c) It was their allowance for breakfast for the day.
speed if we are alone.
(ii) Considering the crime rate in the city, it is risky 2. (a) There was registration and division of the trainees
to carpool with strangers. into groups or ‘companies’.
(b) The activities they had to carry out each day
Passage 12 made the trainees become more and more
1. It is about half an hour’s car ride west of Kuantan. involved in their day-to-day activities.
2. (a) One can stroll along the riverbanks, do 3. Parents of trainees could visit them for a few hours
birdwatching or fishing. on Saturdays, the trainees could also make calls with
(b) To sit and watch the sun set their handphones which are returned on Thursdays
3. (a) The reconstruction of the appearance and and collected on Saturdays. Many public phones are
atmosphere of a working tin mine. also available now.
(b) Dwindled 4. Food poisoning and diarrhoea
4. (a) To get there one has to make the three-hour 5. They could see their parents on Saturdays as well Answers
journey along logging tracks by jeep and walk as keep in touch with friends and family during
the last few kilometres. weekends.
(b) The reward is being able to spend time in the
beauty of the primary forest and experience the Passage 16
peace and harmony of undisturbed jungle for 1. (a) He was supposed to meet his client in a cabin.
miles and miles. (b) He taught him how to cast.
5. (a) Scenery of fruit trees and many miles of planted 2. (a) His client’s enthusiastic response made him feel
oil palms on both sides of the road. excited again.
(b) Bukit Cheras, an impressive limestone out crop (b) The word is ‘engrossed’.
which contains caves and a resident Buddist monk. 3. (a) He had been very sick.

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(b) They were celebrating that he was still alive. Exercise 2
4. He was going to meet another client. These huge warm-blooded sea creatures are the closest
5. He learnt not to stereotype people and that he should to humans as they exhibit strong family ties. The young
never judge a book by its cover. remain with their parents for up to fi fteen years or more.
Whales live in herds. In times of stress, whales look
after one another. The sick or wounded are cradled or
Enrichment Exercises supported on the backs of other whales. Their maternal
Enrichment Exercises
A 1. Her friend, Sally. instincts are highly developed. A newborn calf is guided to
2. They had been friends for a long time. the surface before it drowns. A stillborn calf is supported
3. Since primary school. on the mother’s back until it rots away. Mother whales
feed their babies with milk. They fondle and discipline their
B 1. The advertisements and gimmicks used. babies with their fl ippers. Whales are gentle and do not
2. The dyes and chemicals found in junk food may harm humans unless provoked. They communicate and
cause cancer. keep in contact with other whales. They talk and sing and
3. By providing other healthier types of food.
also tinker with notes. (130 words)
C 1. Sluggish
2. He was very curious about nature. Exercise 3
3. He could not tolerate the boredom of school. When you want to plant a seedling in your garden,
D 1. People who move from one place to another each you can start by identifying a spot in your garden with
time they have fi nished all the food supplies in one good sunlight. Visit the nearest hardware store and
area. choose from a variety of vegetable seed packets and
2. It means ‘fi nished’. read the requirements. Also, buy a mixture of good
3. The sentence is ‘... there are those towering to quality soil. Once you have gotten your young plant in a
nearly six feet and others short and stocky.’. plastic bag, dig a hole in the identifi ed spot. Next, cut the
4. The women are good-looking but may age rapidly plastic bag carefully. Then, place the plant in the hole
after twenty. neatly and cover the hole with soil you had removed
earlier. Press the soil down fi rmly with your hands. Add
 1. He wanted to enjoy a quiet walk.
2. Perhaps it was lunchtime, I thought, trying to more soil if your plant is in a pot. Then place some
console myself. wet mulch around the plant. Lastly, water the seedling
3. [What the writer thinks about nature] frequently and make sure there is proper sunlight.
The writer obviously enjoyed nature as he chose (129 words)
to walk to the station and he was also aware of the
beauty of nature as he admired the scenery before Exercise 4
him. After failing his STPM examinations twice, Suresh enrolled
himself at Tunku Abdul Rahman College to do his diploma
and his bachelor’s degree in science. After graduation, he
Chapter joined the Institute for Medical Research as a research
assistant to his parasitology teacher, Dr. Mak Joon Wah.
8 SUMMARY Dr. Mak sent Suresh to do his postgraduate diploma in
applied parasitology and entomology. Suresh received
scholarships to pursue his master’s degree at University
Exercises
Malaya and then his PhD at the National University
Exercise 1 of Singapore. Besides writing plays, Suresh has also
Tony Fernandes has a down-to-earth formula for authored four management books. He has just won the
success. He is a candid, friendly and outspoken person. Malaysian Toray Science and Technology Award for his 17
He believes that everything can be done. He is an years of pioneering work in the fi eld of Blastocystics. He
ordinary guy who believed in himself. He advises that had also won the Geneva International Innovation Gold
one should not be afraid of failing or one will never begin Medal for developing a diagnostic test for Blastocystics.
doing anything. One should not be scared of making (130 words)
errors. If one does not make mistakes, one will lose
one’s chance to learn. When one makes mistakes, be Exercise 5
Answers
brave to admit and apologise for one’s errors. One has Brushing alone is insuffi cient to maintain good oral hygiene
to be accessible at all times. Accessibility helps
to earn the confi dence of others. One should be a as accumulated plaque can lead to the development of
realist in pursuing one’s dreams. One should look dental cavities, gum infl ammation and related diseases.
beyond money when one pursues something. Make use When plaque remains in the mouth for as little as one
of the money that one gets by helping others. day, calcifi cation or hardening may occur, leading to tartar
(128 words) formation. Brushing alone cleans about a quarter of the
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hygiene sufficient to control plaque formation through Exercise 9
brushing alone due to insufficient time or inappropriate Robbie’s father gave him Dr. Plum’s particulars over
techniques. Gingivitis is an early reversible form of gum dinner and Robbie sent off his grades the next morning.
disease resulting from inadequate plaque removal. Two weeks later he received a letter asking him to call Dr
Gingivitis can lead to periodontities which, if left untreated, Plum’s secretary for an interview. Robbie got the summer
can result in eventual tooth loss. A daily regimen of job and was paid $40 a week. The white lab coat gave him
brushing, flossing and adding an antiseptic mouth rinse a lot of confidence. The following summer when he worked
for better plaque control is highly recommended. at the hospital again, he was given more responsibility.
(130 words) Dr Plum wrote letters of recommendation for college as
Exercise 6 Robbie’s high school graduation neared. He entered a
Palm oil is used widely in the manufacture of various prestigious university. He gradually developed a love for
household products. As a food, the vitamin-A-and-E- the medical profession when he continued working at
rich palm oil is wholesome for human consumption. It the hospital. After university, Dr Plum again wrote letters
is cholesterol-free and anti thrombotic; it can prevent attesting to Robbie’s ability and character. Robbie was
blood clots in blood vessels or the heart. The oil does finally admitted to the New York Medical College.
not raise blood cholesterol. Hydrogenation process has (128 words)
created a big market for palm oil. Vegetable oil-based
‘shortenings’ are used to replace lard and beef tallow. Exercise 10
PORIM has extensively tested the use of palm-based To save money on groceries and fuel, one must make
methyl esters as a diesel substitute. The caked residues a list. With a list, it is easier to identify what is needed
of palm kernels are used as cattle feed while empty fruit and avoid buying items on a whim. Next is to compare
bunches and fibre from palm fronds are used to make prices. Make a list of commonly bought items and spend
medium-density fireboards and chipboards. The trunks some time comparing prices between supermarkets. You
could also be developed into furniture. Disposed oil palms can also buy the store brand as it is always cheaper than
are decomposed and returned to the field as soil nutrients. other branded items. Do not buy unwanted items during
(130 words) sales for loyalty card members. Plan your shopping trips
Exercise 7 and plan your routes if you are shopping at more than
With their radiant colours and fragile wings, butterflies one outlet. Furthermore, avoid travelling at peak hours.
fascinate us when they appear in spring proclaiming Use public transport or use a mixed mode of transport
the advent of warmth and sun after a harsh winter. We like riding a motorcycle. In addition, carpooling is another
admire their freedom as they fly between flowers. We alternative or you could move closer to your workplace.
are astonished at the complete transformation from an (128 words)
ugly caterpillar to a stunning beauty. They also feed on Exercise 11
nectar. Butterflies are most active during the early morning A trip to Sungai Lembing is worthwhile as many
and late afternoon. They are attracted to all forms of attractions are available for visitors. The sandy flats of
moisture as well as animal matter. The life cycle of the
butterfly begins with a female laying eggs on a plant. the river are ideal for fishing or birdwatching. One can
Within several days, these eggs hatch into caterpillars stroll along the riverbank or sit and watch the sunset
which grow at a rapid rate. A caterpillar sheds its skin over Gunung Tapis. Some of the old bungalows give
several times before it turns into a pupa. Its final form is an idea of the scope and size of the mining community
the adult butterfly. (127 words) in the past. In the old expatriate club, one can eat an
excellent meal. The biscuit factory offers crisp, wafery
Exercise 8 coconut biscuits which are famous throughout the Eastern
After Malaysia’s independence in 1957, local architects states. Over the suspension bridge is a peaceful village
handled the design of mosques. They used modern that has not changed for 50 years. The adventurous can
materials to capitalise on the advancements in building spend a night in a chalet at the top of Gunung Tapis to
technology. Latticed arches, onion-shaped and top-shaped enjoy the beauty of the primary forest and listen to the
domes and tall minarets were popular features of early gibbons. (129 words)
post-independence mosques. The National Mosque built
in 1965 was made of reinforced concrete and Italian Exercise 12 Answers
marble. Pools of water in its courtyard create a serene M. Nasir’s career took off when he accepted to act in
ambience while Islamic geometric latticework adorns its radio plays on Singapore Broadcast Corporation (SBC).
walls. The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque He also wrote the theme song. He did six months of
in Shah Alam is inspired by an Ottoman Mosque in classical guitar at Nanyang Academy. When he was doing
Istanbul, Turkey. It boasts the world’s tallest minarets the SBC gig, he attracted Polygram Singapore executive
and biggest dome. Newer mosques are based on the producer Wan Ibrahim’s attention, who introduced him
architectural styles from the Middle East like the Al-Asyikin to the record company. His debut record was Untuk
Mosque at KLCC which is surrounded by a moat. The Pencinta Seni. When he joined the group Kembara, his
Putra Mosque showcases Persian architecture. talent in progressive rock emerged. From his role as the
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Principal in the local reality television series, Akademi Enrichment Exercises
Enrichment Exercises
Fantasia 3, he learnt that he could be expressive, articulate
and affectionate. He starred in the epic movie, Puteri A 1. serene
Gunung Ledang. M. Nasir was a perfect fi t. Then, he 2. help
produced his own album, Phoenix Bangkit in 2001. 3. alter
(128 words) 4. inexpensive
5. vanish
Exercise 13 6. decline
When Pak and Mak are ready to make a labu sayong, 7. stop
the clay is sourced from various parts of Sayong. The 8. copy, follow
dried clay is pounded and sieved. Water is then added 9. trespass
and the clay is kneaded. The ‘dough’ is then left alone 10. govern, lead
for a day or two to dry out before it is ready to be 11. surrender
shaped. The moulding of the labu is done in stages. 12. correct, right
The calabash is shaped using a potter’s wheel and the 13. consider, contemplate
semi-dry calabash surface is polished using a smooth 14. reply, answer
pebble. The motifs are next stamped onto the calabash. 15. answerable
Then the calabash is left to dry for a few days, before 16. empty
being fi red in a pit. When the yellowish brown calabash 17. misuse
turns red, it is taken out and tossed into a mixture of dried 18. irritable
rice husks and earth. (129 words) 19. protect
20. constant
Exercise 14 B 1. barren 2. barrier
The three-month National Service Programme which 3. alma mater 4. advise
was implemented in 2003 was aimed at bonding the 5. continue 6. fl ashback
youths of Malaysia together and create a Malaysian 7. fl air 8. hoard
nation. Besides developing racial unity and national 9. necessary 10. tight-lipped
integration, the programme is designed to increase 11. strong 12. silently
patriotism, produce positive attitude, boost the spirit of 13. playfully 14. regarding
volunteerism and create a new generation of youths 15. like 16. indestructible
who are energetic, vibrant and confi dent. The physical 17. import 18. illiterate
module aims to develop high endurance and strength 19. memorise 20. invisible
in the areas of mentality, discipline, self-confi dence, C 1. They want to participate in the competition.
teamwork, leadership and friendship. The community 2. John is babysitting tonight.
service programme aims to create and instil the spirit of 3. We anchored the boat and went ashore.
sharing and serving the community. The nation building 4. The doctor had to amputate part of his leg due to
module aims to develop the spirit of love and care for the serious injuries.
country. The 18-year-old youths are randomly selected 5. The hotel’s food was appetising.
out of 450,000 youths in one particular year through a 6. His last appearance before his death was as
computerised process. ‘Julius Caesar’.
(128 words) 7. They do not appreciate Van Gogh.
8. My new English teacher is very approachable.
Exercise 15 9. This washing machine is fully automatic.
The client appeared to be more luxurious than the 10. Poor business decisions led to the company’s
writer’s expectations. He was strong and he looked demise.
like a model for an outdoor catalogue. The fi shing vest
was stiff with newness and all the rest of the equipment Chapter
was shiny and untested. His boots were as white as 9
snow. His rod looked equally new and the line was THE LITERATURE COMPONENT
Answers
shiny. He had his reel on backward. They began their
casting lesson on the lawn. When the fi rst fi sh struck, the (i) Poems
client was truly awed. During the second time, his shouts
of joy rang up and down the creek as they reeled in The Living Photograph
another fi sh. The writer also showed how to keep his Exercises
fl y from dragging and how to fi sh the deeper pools. Exercise 1
The client was absorbed by the techniques of fi shing. (a) She describes it as unknown and unthinkable.
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(b) One of the themes is close family ties with Exercise 3
grandparents and parents. (a) They are sent to the valley of Death to do battle with
(c) As she aged the grandmother seemed to have grown the enemies.
shorter. (b) The literary device is personification and ‘death’ is
(d) What: The grandmother forgot to boil the water personified as a greedy person waiting with open
because she was getting old. jaws or mouth to eat up anything he or she can get
Habit and reason: Yes, this is a habit of old people hold of.
because it is normal development as one ages. (c) A moral value I have learned is we should work for
Exercise 2 peace and not warfare which brings untold misery.
(a) The word is ‘hunched’. (d) Action: I should try to clarify the orders given to make
(b) The person dresses neatly and is prim and proper. sure there is no costly blunder.
(c) A moral lesson I have learned is we must love and Reason for inaction: They are unable to react
appreciate people while they are alive. correctly as their duty is to follow orders given by
(d) Symbol: It symbolises the close ties between the their commanding officer to the letter.
persona and her grandmother.
Feeling: I feel this is a good practice as it helps me to A Poison Tree
keep good memories of people I have lost to death. Exercises
Exercise 3
(a) The expression ’straight-back’ indicates that the Exercise 1
grandmother is tall and well-built. (a) Anger is the feeling of being upset while wrath is
(b) The line means that the persona is black while the deep anger.
grandmother is a white. (b) A theme portrayed by the poem is the dangers of
(c) The poem is titled as such as the persona feels keeping our anger within ourselves.
her grandmother is still alive when she looks at the (c) The two things are it festered within the persona until
photograph. it got out of control and it affected the enemy to take
(d) Feeling: I think she was not afraid to die. extreme steps to overcome it.
Reason: The reason is she accepted death as she (d) Description: The enemy entered the garden like a
wanted to die gracefully and peacefully. thief as seen in the use of the word ‘stole’.
Meanings: Literal meaning – the enemy entered the
persona’s compound to steal something
The Charge of the Light Brigade
Figurative meaning – the enemy tries to outwit the
Exercises persona who seems to have lost his self-control for
his own benefit but ends up losing out.
Exercise 1
(a) They have to march half a league and they end up Exercise 2
in the horrible battlefield. (a) Night has been personified as a person who has put
(b) The soldiers are in a situation where they cannot a cover or veil over a pole or light.
question the orders given to them. (b) He feels happy as it seems he has successfully
(c) The word is ‘cannon’. destroyed his enemy.
(d) Indication: The words indicate that the cannon balls (c) It is ironic that the anger which is a negative feeling
that are fired exploded with deafening sounds. has developed into an apple tree which is a symbol
Feeling: I think the soldiers would have felt lost and of a good thing.
confused, not believing what was happening around (d) Solution: He talked it out with his friend but he did
them. not express his feelings to his enemy.
Opinion: I think he adopts different approaches
Exercise 2 because it is easier to discuss feelings, good and
(a) There are 600 soldiers and they are attacked by bad with friends whereas with enemies, one tends to
cannons from all sides. be wary and unwilling to solve the unfriendly, angry
(b) The word is ‘blundered’ and it is made by the feelings. Answers
commanding officer.
(c) He uses the expression ‘do and die’ to indicate that Exercise 3
as soldiers, they have to follow orders given to them (a) It means the persona pretended and covered up his
even if it means death. anger with insincere smiles.
(d) Explanation: In relation to the situation, the expression (b) The persona’s enemy is said to have entered his
refers to the feelings of the soldiers when they knew garden and ate the apple from the poison tree.
the orders were not acceptable, (c) We should not allow anger to control our lives.
Thoughts: The thoughts would be death is inevitable (d) Steps: He sunned it with insincere smiles and
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End results: The end result is he built up an obsession (e) death (f) unthinkable
or a poison tree that caused destruction to himself (g) round, hunched (h) soup
and his enemy. (i) living (j) crinkled

What Has Happened to Lulu? Exercise 2
1. (f) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (g) 5. (h)
Exercises 6. (b) 7. (e) 8. (c)
Exercise 1 Exercise 3
(a) It signifies that Lulu went out through the window (a) half a league
or that she talked to whoever she left with from the (b) six hundred
window. (c) guns
(b) I think Lulu wrote the note and it is addressed to the (d) blundered
mother. (e) do and die
(c) A theme the poem portrays is parents’ and sibling’s (f) valley of Death
feeling of grief. (g) cannons
(d) Evidence 1: He only noticed the childish things that (h) volleyed and thundered
are found in the room. (i) shot and shell
Evidence 2: His mother dismisses the sounds he (j) bold and well
heard the night before.
Exercise 4
1. Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Exercise 2 2. It is a war poem and is about the fatal attack made
(a) The poem is about the running away of a sibling and by a troop of soldiers.
the personas are the younger brother or sister. 3. The order is to charge forward for their guns and the
(b) She cries in helplessness and wanders about the brigade is the Light Brigade.
house.
(c) The ‘curtain flapping free’ symbolises the running 4. They feel they are doing what they have been
ordered to do.
away of the girl and her new life. 5. (i) two and a half kilometres
(d) Cry and reason: I think it is the mother’s cry as it was (ii) accept an order silently
a cry of anger or pain when she saw Lulu running (iii) not to make queries or think about it
away.
Mother’s reason: She dismissed it when asked by (iv) carry out their duties faithfully to the end
(v) fired and exploded
the persona as she does not want to upset her 6. The words are valley of Death, jaws of Death and
child who does not seem to understand the whole mouth of Hell.
situation.
7. They are placed to the right, left and in front of the
soldiers as they ride into the valley.
Exercise 3 8. The line is ‘boldly they rode and well’.
(a) The tone is one of inquiring and questioning as the
persona questions his mother about his missing Exercise 5
sister. A 1. contrast
(b) She shows this by wandering about the house and 2. diction
not being able to tell the persona the truth of the 3. alliteration
situation. 4. symbol
(c) The moral lesson I have learned from the poem is we 5. metaphor
should never at any time think of leaving or running
away from our family. B 1. assonance
(d) Reason: I think Lulu could have felt her parents are 2. alliteration
too restrictive or she is enticed by an adult who wants 3. metaphor
to take advantage of her youth and innocence. 4. onomatopoeia
Feelings: Parents feel a great loss and grief because 5. rhetoric question
this is a reflection of their parenting and whatever Exercise 6
wrong they have done or not done, children are their 1. Yes, I think they are aware of their fate or the end
flesh and blood. result. There is no attempt to protest because as
Answers
soldiers they have to follow whatever orders given
Enrichment Exercises to them.
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2. An organised fatal attack prepared by the enemies
Poems awaits them.
3. The words refer to the physique of the grandmother.
Exercise 1 She is tall by nature and when she is young but has
(a) kind, old (b) broderie anglaise become small as she ages because she becomes
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4. Yes, I think she is right in spite of the fact the make inquiries about their courses.
grandmother has passed away because the (b) He would be studying agriculture.
photograph is taken when the grandmother was (c) Aloo’s ambition was to study medicine and he wanted
much younger. She must be smiling and looking very to work and live in a big city.
lively. (d) He would be able to do so if he accepted the offer of
5. The poets: a place with scholarship from the California Institute
The Living Photograph – Jackie Kay, The Charge of of Technology.
the Light Brigade – Alfred, Lord Tennyson Exercise 2
6. The theme of love: (a) Aloo did not speak about his wanting to study
The Living Photograph–love between a grandchild overseas and he passed the time by reading for
and a grandparent hours on end.
The Charge of the Light Brigade – love for one’s country (b) Mother felt for Aloo as she knew how Aloo felt about
7. Main idea: studying agriculture.
The Living Photograph – the persona feels close to (c) Mother wanted to ask Mr Velji about Aloo’s plans to
her dead grandmother and feels she is still alive in study overseas. The letter was the offer letter from
her memory the California Institute of Technology.
The Charge of the Light Brigade – Due to a wrong (d) He advised that accepting the offer would be great
order, 600 soldiers lost their lives for Aloo’s education and future and he cautioned that
Mother might lose her son.
Exercise 7
1. friend, end Exercise 3
2. foe, grow (a) Mother relented by asking to look at the prospectus
3. fears, tears from the university, something which she had avoided
doing up to then.
4. smiles, wiles (b) It symbolisesa bright future for Aloo and a change in
5. night, bright the relationship between Aloo and his family.
6. shine, mine (c) He was fascinated with the fact that the university
7. pole, stole offered many courses and was even involved in
8. see, tree space exploration.
(d) It signified that Mother was ready to let Aloo go
Exercise 8 overseas.
1. APPLE 2. SOFT
3. BRIGHT 4. OUTSTRETCH Enrichment Exercises
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5. STOLE 6. MINE
7. WRATH 8. GARDEN Exercise 1
9. VEILED 10. WILES 1. Mehroon and Razia, the two older sisters were
11. Poion Tree married, Firoz the older brother did not finish his
schooling and was working in a shop while Aloo was
Exercise 9 in his final year in school.
1. 3 2. 3 5. 3 6. 3 9. 3 2. It was in a quiet part of town, no sounds of traffic and
10. 3 a quiet environment.
3. Mr Datoo returned from America for a short visit and
Exercise 10 his information inspired Aloo to further his higher
Across Down studies overseas. This upsets mother’s plans of
2. DUSTY 1. ROAR having Aloo study in a local university and stay close
5. SHOE 3. SHELF to home.
7. CRUMPLE 4. YOU 4. (i) sense of humour
8. OR 6. TEARDROPS (ii) persistent
10. CURTAIN 9. ONLY (iii) realistic
11. MONEYBOX 12. OLD (iv) determined and self-sacrificing Answers
13. WIDE (v) observant
5. (i) One is from the local university and the other
from the California Institute of Technology
(ii) Short Stories (ii) He was not keen about the offer from the local
Leaving university while he was excited and wanted to
accept the second offer.
Exercises (iii) He was not interested in taking up agriculture but
he was interested in the courses offered by the
Exercise 1
(a) He had been writing to universities in America to California Institute of Technology.
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but was hesitant about the second offer from (a) He wanted to remind her about her agreeing to go
overseas. to his office that morning.
6. Mother objected on the grounds that Aloo might not (b) She explained that to do things the right way, she
return to Tanzania and the problem of finance. Aloo needed to tell his father about her going to Mr Li’s
pointed out that many of the students return and he office later that morning.
would do it too and he suggested taking a loan which (c) Ying used to help her grandmother and she liked
he would repay by working in America. filling in the wine cups or burning the gold paper in
front of the altar.
7. Mr Velji agreed with Aloo stating that the offer was (d) She told Ying off because Ying did not know how to
great and good for Aloo’s education but Mother might talk to her late grandfather, the number of times to
lose her son. bow, the type of wine and candles to offer.
8. Mother was staring into the future because Aloo
sounded very excited in his first letter home and there Exercise 2
was a lingering doubt that he might not return home (a) He remembered the feeling of sand between his toes
and so mother was fearful for her loss. and the coldness of seaweed around his ankles.
(b) He wanted to recall whether he walked alone or with
Exercise 2 someone and about the crabs they caught.
(a) The family moved to Upanga after Mother closed (c) The character trait is reclusive or reserved.
down the store. (d) They were happy days as recalled by Ah Ma. The
(b) Mr Datoo, a former teacher returned from America reason why I say this is if they were not happy days,
for a holiday. Ah Ma would not have tried to remind him of those
(c) Aloo, inspired to think about his future, started writing days.
letters to American universities. Exercise 3
(d) Aloo was offered a place in a local university for a (a) Ah Ma had just passed away and so Mr Li placed
course in agriculture. her photograph there for his parents to reunite in the
(e) An offer letter came from the California Institute of afterworld.
Technology. (b) He showed this with the act of bending his head and
(f) Mother did not believe the news until the narrator shoulders and bowing three times.
confirmed it. (c) They were most probably locked up in one of the
(g) Conflict arose between Mother and Aloo over Aloo’s drawers.
studies overseas. (d) Yes, I think it was the drawer Ah Ma fretted about.
(h) To solve the issue, Mother approached Mr Velji for She was most probably concerned that they did not
advice. know where to look for the key to the drawer.
(i) After this, Mother asked for the college prospectus
and looked it over. Enrichment Exercises
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(j) Aloo left for his studies and wrote a letter to Mother
from London. Exercise 1
1. He felt tired and restless and he did not appear
Exercise 3 as tidy as he usually did. He looked older than he
1. symbolism did.
2. comparison 2. She said that she did not need things that Mr Li could
3. flashback buy as she had everything she needed.
4. rhetoric question 3. (i) Tanjong Rhu was where her husband had his
5. irony shipyard and they lived there when the children
6. simile were young.
(ii) She recalled the fishing boats her husband built
Exercise 4 and where the children played, their wooden hut
1. pinned 2. last and the beach where she used to take walks with
her son.
3. future 4. rich uncles (iii) She did not need the glasses as she could see
5. agriculture 6. place and scholarship Tanjong Rhu behind her eyes, that is she could
Answers
7. loan 8. college prospectuses recall clearly her past life there.
9. London 10. excitement 4. (i) She explained that she needed to tell her late
husband about her going to Mr Li’s office later
Tanjong Rhu in the morning.
(ii) bowing at the altar – number of times to bow
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wine – the type of wine 8. In the office Ah Ma looked into the distance without
and candles – what candles to light the binoculars.
(iii) She spoke about how well Mr Li was doing and 9. She recalled the happy days of walking on the beach
that she was going to his office. with Mr Li when he was a boy.
10. Ah Ma fell deathly ill and passed away peacefully.
Exercise 2
1. Filial piety: (iii) Drama
Meaning: respect or love of children for elders
Evidence: Mr Li showed filial piety by making sure The Right Thing to Do
his mother’s funeral was done the right way Exercises
2. A three-generation family relationship:
Meaning: a family relationship of three generations Exercise 1
– grandparents, parents and the younger generation The drama, The Right Thing to Do tells of the rescue of a
Evidence: The three generations relationship involved man who is found lying on the pavement. He has fainted
Ah Ma, Mr Li and Ying. due to his heart condition. He is saved by a lady in blue
3. Traditional practices: and three bystanders.
Meaning: customs and traditions are still being The character I like is the lady in blue. When she
observed in this modern age sees the man lying on the ground, she kneels without a
Evidence: Ah Ma still practises the custom of using moment’s hesitation to help him. When questioned by the
all the prayer paraphernalia at the altar like small three bystanders, she tells them to pipe down and do the
wine cups, gold sheets, candles and joss sticks. right thing. Confidently and masterfully, she instructs them
4. Generation gap: to help in different ways. The man recovers after taking a
Meaning: different ways of thinking and doing things pill from his pill bottle. When the lady sees this, she leaves
between the younger generation and older generation quietly without taking credit for her work. This shows her
based on a lack of understanding of each other’s humble nature and that she has helped the man sincerely.
thinking But, this is taken in the wrong way by the three bystanders
Evidence: Ying and Ah Ma have their own thoughts who claim all the credit for saving the man.
about how to carry out ancestor worship and also The lady may have done something simple but her
when Ah Ma was in hospital, Ying donated blood actions are worthy of mention. This is why I like this
while the older people gave her burial clothes. character.
Exercise 3 Exercise 2
The drama, The Right Thing to Do tells of the saving of a
Mr. T. W. Li Ah Ma Ying man who is found lying on the pavement. He has fainted
due to his heart condition. He is saved by a lady in blue
meticulous traditional loving and three bystanders.
Yes, I would recommend the story to my friends for a
filial fastidious persuasive number of reasons. It has a simple storyline but it teaches
a number of moral values. When a situation warrants our
strict proud respectful help and we are in a position to help out, we should do
it humbly and sincerely. The lady in blue kneels down
tolerant old-fashioned immediately to help the man. She is not ruffled by the
bystanders’ questions but instead instructs them to do the
patient determined necessary. They do as instructed albeit not very willingly.
When the man recovers, the lady walks away quietly not
Exercise 4 taking any credit for her work. Another moral value I feel
1. Mr Li was boyishly excited to give Ah Ma a pair of my friends would appreciate is to understand we should
binoculars. give credit where credit is due. The bystanders take credit
2. Ah Ma was beside the swimming pool in the garden. for saving the man forgetting what the woman in blue did.
They feel she had not helped as she left quietly.
3. She stared at Mr Li blankly through cloudy milky- For these reasons, I would recommend the story to Answers
coloured eyes. my friends. I know they will understand these moral values
4. They talked about Ah Ma using the binoculars as she and learn the meanings of humility and sincerity when
had not done her cataract operation. giving help.
5. Mr Li invited Ah Ma to his office where she might be
able to see Tanjong Rhu more clearly. Exercise 3
6. Ah Ma reminded Mr Li about his happy childhood As we go about our daily work, we might come across
days spent in his father’s shipyard. situations where acts of kindness to others are carried out.
7. Next day Mr Li took Ah Ma to his office after the latter Some people are willing to give help when the situation
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kindness, we should learn from them so that we can 6. (c) 7. (j) 8. (b) 9. (f) 10. (h)
become more civic-minded.
The story, The Right Thing to Do, shows this situation Exercise 5
very well. A man with a heart condition has fainted on the 1. True
street. Some bystanders look at him but none is willing to 2. True
give a helping hand. They stand around looking at the man 3. False
and argue about who should help him physically. Even the 4. True
two men are unwilling to help the man. A lady comes and 5. False
kneels down immediately to help the man. She takes all 6. False
the necessary first-aid steps and instructs the bystanders 7. True
to help. When the man recovers, the lady leaves quietly. 8. False
The lady’s act of kindness helped save the man’s 9. False
life. However, the three bystanders do not seem to have 10. True
understood the situation. They helped as directed and
observed the lady’s actions. They claim that the lady did (iv) Novels
not help and that it is totally due to them that the man
recovered. Their actions may seem negative but they Sing to the Dawn
teach an important lesson - we should observe and learn Exercises
from the acts of kindness of others. Exercise 1
The novel, Sing to the Dawn, tells of the obstacles Dawan
Enrichment Exercises faces before she is able to leave the village to study in a
Enrichment Exercises
Exercise 1 City school. The novel teaches a few lessons. One of the
1. unsure most valuable lessons taught is family love and support
2. reluctant is needed to face obstacles in life .
3. ill Dawan lives with her loving family in the village. They
4. wake him up may be poor but the family is happy and supportive of each
5. kneels down other. Father as head of the family is set in his ways and
6. first-aid like most of the village elders is very gender biased and
7. unnoticed does not believe that girls should be too educated. After
8. taken all they are likely to end up as housewives and mothers.
9. right Dawan is able to get schooling in the village school with
10. helpful Kwai’s support. Her grandmother and mother support her
quietly in the background.
Exercise 2 When Dawan gets the scholarship to study in a
1. (g) 2. (j) 3. (e) 4. (a) 5. (h) City school, the whole family except father supports and
6. (b) 7. (f) 8. (i) 9. (d) 10. (c) encourages her to study further to realise her dreams. This
family’s love and support gives Dawan the strength she
Exercise 3 needs to get her father’s permission to accept the offer to
1. Rebecca sees a man lying on the street and hesitates study in a City school. She goes about getting support from
to render help. cousin Noi and the chief monk to talk to father. Although
2. Patrick insists Rebecca help the man as she is the she is unsuccessful, she is filled with determination. She
first to see him. stands up for herself boldly but not rudely and begs for
3. David observes the man looks ill or asleep. his understanding. She emphasises on her need for
4. Both men want Rebecca to wake the man up but she his understanding and support. Eventually, he agrees
refuses as it’s not her problem. and tells her to try and do great things for the village and
5. A lady in blue comes and kneels down to help the country.
man.
6. She instructs them to call an ambulance, get water Grandmother shows her love and support for
and feel the man’s pulse. Dawan by going through the traditional ritual of giving her
7. They give the man a pill from his pill bottle and he blessings. Kwai who is disappointed at being left behind
feels better. supports her thoroughly by singing her song as she leaves
8. The woman in blue walks away and then the the village.
Answers
ambulance arrives. Dawan is able to go forward with her life and dreams
9. The doctor and nurse examine the man and take him because of family love and support.
away in the ambulance.
10. The bystanders congratulate themselves on doing a Exercise 2
good deed and discredit the lady. The novel, Sing to the Dawn, tells of the obstacles Dawan
faces before she is able to leave the village to study in
Exercise 4 a City school.
1. (e) 2. (d) 3. (i) 4. (g) 5. (a) Two very significant symbols in the novel are the


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freeing of sparrows and the lotus flower. They are normally do the many things the world has to offer. She begs her
used in Asian countries to signify peace and love. In the father to share in her dreams. So, Dawan tries and tries
novel, the freeing of sparrows is done in the marketplace. until her father agrees to let her accept the scholarship.
Dawan is upset that the chief monk in the temple refuses He asks her to try and if she thinks she can fly away and
to help her and still emphasises traditional customs that do great things for the village and country and she has
did not see girls in favourable light. Bao, the flower seller in his full support.
the marketplace sympathises with Dawan and encourages So, the saying, ‘if at first you don’t succeed, try and
her to stand up for her rights. She uses a sparrow that try again’ is very relevant to the events in the story.
flies out of the cage after being prodded to impress on Exercise 4
Dawan that she needs to push herself and struggle if she The novel, Sing to the Dawn, tells of the obstacles Dawan
wants to be free and equal to her brother, Kwai. Dawan faces before she is able to leave the village to study in
understands the comparison and realises she should take a City school.
advantage of her opportunity and be confident and fly free The story portrays a few themes and one of the
with her own set of wings. themes is looking towards the future. Dawan and Kwai
On the day of her leaving the village for the city, study in the village school. Both understand the economic
Dawan feels the weight of her leaving when watching her situation in the village – the injustice and poverty that need
precious drops of childhood slipping away. She holds on to to be remedied for the villagers to have a better future.
her grandmother for comfort and assurance as her future Kwai hopes to return and teach Father how to raise new
seems so unsure. Grandmother compares Dawan to a crops and use better fertilisers or even set up a hospital
lotus that is all shut, small and afraid of the outside. But, or advise the people how not to get cheated by the tax
with good water and strong sunlight it will unfold petal by collector. Dawan has more or less the same motives
petal and Dawan, like the lotus, will unfold in that way too. except that she also wants to end gender bias among the
The lotus shrinks back into a bud at night and opens up villagers. Due to this, they are interested in furthering their
again at dawn. Like the lotus, Dawan’s leaving the village education in the City school.
does not mean she will never come back. So, Dawan To achieve their future plans both Dawan and Kwai
should not be afraid to leave. sat for a special examination to get a scholarship to
The freeing of the sparrows and opening and closing study in a City school. Dawan wins the scholarship and
of the lotus are very symbolic of the changes Dawan faces looks forward to a brighter future. Kwai who was initially
and will face in the future. disappointed at not getting the scholarship becomes
positive and supports Dawan as he knows his support is
Exercise 3 necessary to ensure she can pursue better things in the
The novel, Sing to the Dawn, tells of the obstacles Dawan City.
faces before she is able to leave the village to study in a Bao, the flower seller at the marketplace also has
City school. She overcomes the obstacles and leaves the a vision for the future. She understands the gender
village for further education in the city. inequality where girls have to stand aside for their brothers,
Dawan faces the problem of gender inequality, a husbands and children. So, she supports Dawan’s chance
belief in rural Thailand where females are not encouraged of going out to the world to pursue her ideals. She
to attend school or advance themselves as they will end encourages Dawan not to give in to Kwai concerning the
up as mere housewives. Father holds strongly to this scholarship as this will affect her having a future equal to
practice and is not keen on Dawan going to a City school her brother.
although she has won a scholarship. He is disappointed The theme of looking forward to the future is clearly
that Kwai is not the one furthering his education in the city. portrayed by the plans and dreams of the characters.
He feels that Kwai will have better use of this opportunity
and so refuses to give Dawan permission. Refusing to be Exercise 5
discouraged Dawan seeks out support from her cousin and A novel or story should have a good strong storyline
the chief monk to get them to talk to father to change his with interesting characters. The character traits I would
mind. But, she is not successful in these two attempts as attribute to the major character in the story are strengths Answers
both feel that it is not necessary for Dawan to get further of character but also soft traits like loving, obedient and
education in the city. A village education is enough for patient. The story, Sing to the Dawn, tells of the frustrations
Dawan. and prejudice a young Thai village girl, Dawan faces when
Dawan gets moral support from Bao, the flower seller she wants to further her education in the City. She has
in the marketplace and also from grandmother. With their her early education in the village school and then wins a
moral support, Dawan talks to father again at dinner scholarship and has a chance for further schooling in the
time. She explains her need to spread her wings, see life City school.
beyond the village and return to improve the situation in The character who shows the character traits I like
the village. She stresses that she wants to learn, see and is Dawan, the main character in the story. As a daughter,


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granddaughter and sister, Dawan shows good character sibling relationship between Dawan and Kwai suffers a
traits of being loving, caring, patient and obedient. Father dent but deep in his heart, Kwai wishes her the best for
is not in favour of her going to the City school but the future. When he waves goodbye to Dawan, he stands
eventually he gives his full support due to her patience and on the bridge with his hands held up in the gesture of an
obedience. She is caring of her siblings, for example, she embrace and sings her song.
lets Kwai use the umbrella while she walks home in the
rain with her hurt ankle. This action of hers touches Kwai Exercise 7
and he makes up his mind not to contest the scholarship. The novel, Sing to the Dawn, tells the story of how Dawan
Determined and adamant, Dawan is confident and who attends the village school faces and overcomes
farsighted about bringing improvements to the present obstacles to study in a City school. Dawan is determined
injustices-social and economic through her further to overcome this obstacle as she feels education will make
education. Having strong feelings about gender inequality her able to improve the economic and social situation for
in rural Thailand, she is determined not to lose out just the villagers. This struggle to overcome the obstacles
because she is a girl. She is adamant although as Father portrays clearly the statement ‘Nothing ventured nothing
and the head monk put it, she ‘will be wasting her time and gained’. Along the way, Dawan experiences acts of
spirit’. So, with a strong sense of character, she clarifies kindness which help her develop and mature and prepare
with Kwai and Father to get their willing acceptance of her her for education in the City.
going to the City school. The village school teacher wants the children to
Dawan shows strength of character when she takes understand the economic problem of tax collection by
decisive steps to get outside help to convince Father to the landowners and their abuse of power. This is a good
allow her to attend the City school. Although her efforts are attempt or venture as it makes the children more aware of
fruitless, she does not give up and tells father decisively their parents’ non-possession of the land in spite of years
that she wants him to ‘open her cage door and allow her of working on it. The children gain knowledge and a better
to soar off and do great things for them all’. She wins her understanding of the economic abuse in rural Thailand.
father’s approval as he tells her to go ahead and try. Other ventures or efforts that Dawan gained from
In spite of her ambitious nature, Dawan is appreciative are her meetings with cousin Noi and the chief monk.
of the moral support from her grandmother, mother and She asks for their help in persuading Father about her
Bao. Grandmother tells her not to be ‘scared all the time’ going to the City school. Noi discourages her saying that
and not to be a ‘rabbit’ and calms her on the day of her the city will do more harm than good for Dawan. The
departure. Bao’s friendliness and encouragement help chief monk emphasises that she should give up the idea
boost her determination. Most of all, she is appreciative considering the fact that she is a girl. This emphasis on
of Kwai’s understanding and for not challenging her for gender inequality fires Dawan’s determination to go to the
the scholarship. City school and makes her realise she should not give up
So, the character who I feel shows the character traits the opportunity, not even for her brother’s sake.
I like is Dawan. They help her overcome obstacles so she This is a good example of nothing ventured nothing
can study in the City school. gained.
Bao’s encouragement and support for Dawan makes
Exercise 6 the latter realise her need to fly to a bigger world and
The novel, Sing to the Dawn, tells of the obstacles Dawan pursue her ideals and not to yield to her brother, Kwai.
faces before she is able to leave the village to study in She presses Dawan to push forward and struggle in order
a City school. to be free. She lets Dawan set free a sparrow to help fuel
The story does appeal to me from the aspects of plot, her determination and make good use of her opportunity
setting, issues and characters. The story is set in a village to further her education in the City.
in rural Thailand and this setting is most appropriate for All these efforts help Dawan to mature and be better
the issues dealt with as the story unfolds. The story flows prepared for a life in the City. So, as they say, nothing
smoothly from one event to the other and gives a realistic ventured nothing gained.
slant to the everyday life in the village. Dawan and Kwai’s
early rising at dawn and going to the bridge to watch the Exercise 8
sunrise, the commotion at the marketplace and the close The novel, Sing to the Dawn, tells of the frustrations and
but complex bond between Dawan and Kwai adds strength prejudice a young Thai village girl, Dawan faces when
and body to the story. she wants to further her education in the City. She has
I like the way the family kinship stays strong and her early education in the village school and then wins a
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close-knit in spite of their difference in opinion regarding scholarship and has a chance for further schooling in the
further schooling for Dawan in the city. Father is against City school.
the idea and Dawan talks and appeals that she needs The story portrays two pairs of siblings – Dawan and
to spread her wings. Eventually Father gives in when her brother, Kwai and Bao and her brother, Vichai. These
he understands Dawan’s reasons. Grandmother gives two pairs of siblings have different relationships and are
encouragement to her lovingly and firmly although she good examples to show that such relationships should
will miss Dawan very much. Mother quietly supports her be nurtured and not taken for granted. Dawan and Kwai
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They watch the sunrise and sunset from their favourite 4. Father is not in favour of Dawan getting the
place at the old wooden bridge. They often enjoy talking scholarship to study in the City school as it will
about their ideas, aspirations and plans on how to improve be a waste. He is more in favour of Kwai getting
the lives of the villagers. Dawan and Kwai show that they the scholarship because Kwai is a boy and he
value their relationship and have faith and trust in each has promised to return to the village to better the
other. Dawan is able to get primary education due to Kwai. conditions of the villagers.
Although their relationship thruns more complicated after 5. (a) They feel that Dawan has no need for further
Dawan wins the scholarship, they eventually make peace education in the city.
and Kwai gives his sister his support and blessing. (b) Bao is in favour of Dawan going to the city as it is
On the other hand, Bao and her brother, Vichai have comparable to spreading her wings and learning
a rather strained sibling relationship. The brother is not about the world.
sensitive to the sister’s needs and emotions. While Vichai (c) Kwai is disappointed that he does not get the
attends school, Bao does not. He makes no attempt to tell scholarship. When he knows that he is second
her about school and his schoolmates. Bao sells flowers behind Dawan, he teases her and threatens to
take the scholarship away from her. Eventually,
and pigeons at the market and Vichai checks the money he gives her his full support and convinces Father
she collects to make sure she has the correct amount. to support Dawan.
This is all he is concerned about, showing that he takes 6. She impresses on Father her need to go out and
for granted that she must always follow his orders. When learn about the outside world so that she can help
there is a discrepancy in the money collected with the the people and the country.
number of empty cages, he lashes out at Bao physically, 7. Grandmother explains to Dawan the symbolic
giving her stinging slaps and kicks. This bullying bothers similarities of Dawan and the lotus in that it closes
Kwai and Dawan as they attempt to protect Bao. Vichai at night but opens up again in the morning to make
does not even see the agony Bao feels when one of the her realise that she needs to look ahead to progress
sparrows is crushed to death. and grow.
Through the contrasting relationship between both 8. Kwai reminds Dawan that things between them will
pair of siblings, the novel shows how we should nurture not be the same anymore after this. He stands at the
and maintain sibling love. old bridge and bids her farewell with his arms thrown
back in a gesture both to embrace her and to send
her off. He sings her song.
Enrichment Exercises
Enrichment Exercises
Exercise 2
Exercise 1 1. winner of the scholarship
1. (a) They go to the old wooden bridge. 2. gender inequality
(b) They converse about furthering their education 3. responsibilities
in the city, plans to improve life in the village 4. disbelief
and paying of rice as rent for their land and the 5. second
scholarship. 6. definite answer
(c) It is particularly important because the winner of 7. moral support
the scholarship will be announced in class. 8. withdraws his challenge
9. departure
2. (a) He wants them to think about the sacks of rice 10. wooden bridge
under their houses. He uses an urgent tone of
voice. Exercise 3
(b) They discuss the collection of rice as tax and 1. prejudiced
ownership of the land the villagers work on. He 2. determined
hopes the students understand the situation of 3. considerate
their parents and how the present economic 4. farsighted
system can be changed. 5. sensitive Answers
(c) The announcement of the winner of the 6. realistic
scholarship. 7. supportive
3. (a) It means that males are dominant over females 8. mischievous
9. timid
in all aspects of society. 10. shrewd
(b) In rural Thailand, it is practised in how females
are not expected to have a lot of education but Exercise 4
are expected to be housewives and mothers only. 1. e 2. g 3. a 4. i 5. b
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Dear Mr Kilmer Richard has a good friendship with Hannah. He
stands by her when she faces malicious racial remarks
Exercises from their classmates. They do not accept her because of
Exercise 1 her German background and openly boycotts her. Richard
offers Hannah his friendship as he feels the outburst of
The novel, Dear Mr Kilmer tells of Richard Knight and the racism is wrong. When Hannah rejects the role of Lady
events and challenges he faces as a teenager during the Liberty, Richard does likewise as he feels a kindred spirit
war years. connection with her. Hannah and Richard are true friends
Richard Knight is a fifteen-year-old teenager who to each other. Just as Richard has stood by her, Hannah
lives with his family on a farm in Turtle Lake town. He is gives her support to Richard with regards to his poetry
the character who I feel shows strong character traits and writing and his friendship with Mr Kilmer. She encourages
believes in doing what’s right even to the extent of being and is supportive of his poetry writing and offers a shoulder
rejected by others. His father and brother take him on a to cry on when Richard gets news of the death of Kilmer
hunting trip. A nature lover who does not believe in hunting in the war.
animals, Richard misses his target on purpose and allows The moral value that we should value friendships is
the animal to escape unhurt. This shows Richard as a well portrayed and teaches us that true friendships are
strong and upright character. He risks facing his father’s hard to come by and so value them when you have them.
and brother’s disappointment and anger.
In school, when the class teacher reads out Joyce Exercise 3
Kilmer’s poem, Richard feels he has found a new hero The novel Dear Mr Kilmer portrays a few themes and one
who has the same interest as him. Inspired, Richard tells of these is patriotism and sacrifice for one’s country and
his family of his poetry writing which he has been doing people. The theme means one should be patriotic and love
in secret. He feels proud of his work and does not feel the country one lives in. The story is set during the time of
the need to be secretive. He starts a correspondence with the World War 1 which America joined in 1917 and stayed
Kilmer and finds it fruitful as Kilmer is supportive of his in until 1918 when the war ended.
writing skill. Although his family is not supportive, Richard In Turtle Lake town, the locals show their patriotic
holds on to his love of poetry writing. feelings by discriminating racially against the Schermers, a
Racial feelings against the German family, the German family who has stayed there for a long time. They
Schermers run high among the locals. But, Richard feels defaced the Schermers’ tavern, a place they patronised
that it is wrong to feel that way and is the only student all this while and where they enjoyed German food and
who signs the card as a gesture of sympathy to Hannah songs. It may be wrong but for the locals it is patriotism.
Schermer. He shows integrity and is prepared to face The Schermers’ son, Otto has joined the American
the wrath of the other students to defend his stand. He Expeditionary Forces because he thinks it is the right thing
visits the Schermers and enjoys getting to know Hannah’s to do. As Hannah says, he is a patriotic American born in
parents well. When Hannah rejects the part of being Lady America. He loves America and considers it his country
Liberty, Richard also quits his role saying that he supports and so he should make sacrifices for it.
Hannah’s decision whole-heartedly. Richard Knight is a Richard shows his patriotism in his own way. He
strong character and this is further enhanced by his writing writes a poem about the soldiers after he sees the troop
of a memorial poetry in honour of Mr Joyce Kilmer when train packed with young men going to war in Europe.
the latter is killed in battle. President Wilson calls it as ‘the war to end wars, the last
He holds firmly to what he believes in even in the war that men will ever wage against one another’ and
face of animosity from people around him. that ‘it is everybody’s concern’. These words arouse the
patriotic feelings of Mr Kilmer and Gus, Richard’s brother
Exercise 2 to sign up for the army. As Kilmer says, he volunteers to
The novel, Dear Mr Kilmer tells of Richard Knight and the fight and do his duty in this last war, so that young people
events and challenges he faces as a young man during like Richard will never have to fight and die. Gus puts it
World War 1. The novel teaches a few moral values and as just doing his patriotic duty.
a moral value I have learned is that we should value The theme is clearly portrayed by the characters who
friendships. In the story, Richard develops friendships with joined the army to fight in Europe and are prepared to die
Joyce Kilmer, a poet and Hannah, a classmate. for their country.
Richard builds his friendship with Mr Kilmer through
his correspondence with the latter after he hears one of his Exercise 4
Answers
poems being read out in class. Richard regards Kilmer as The novel, Dear Mr Kilmer tells of Richard Knight and the
a hero and the two share an interesting and encouraging events and challenges he faces as a young man during the
friendship. This may be a relationship maintained through war years. ‘Live and let live’ is an idiom which expresses
exchanging letters but it is a solid one based on their the idea that all should be able to live their lives in the
mutual interest in poetry and also their interest in each manner they want to, regardless of what others may think
other’s situation. They share moments of sadness and of them.
anxiety. Kilmer lost his life at the warfront and Richard The story opens with Richard on a hunting trip with his
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Richard is more of an indoor person. He is not in favour has done the virtuous thing and it is rewarding enough
of hunting or killing animals and so misses his target on for her. She sees Richard blossom as a poet and this is
purpose. His father and sibling are upset but later realise a good enough reward.
it is better to live and let live. Richard should be allowed Richard writes to Kilmer before and after the
to live life the way he likes – writing poetry if he finds latter volunteers to fight in the war. It may just be a
more pleasure doing it. Richard’s sister, Angie quits school correspondence but for soldiers fighting far away from
after she reached eighth grade and resigned herself to a home, a simple letter brings untold comfort. Richard does
full-time farm woman’s life doing all the housework and the correct thing and even more so when he writes a
helping out with the farm work. Although Richard feels sad memorial poetry in honour of Kilmer when he is killed in
about this especially when Angie is taken for granted by action.
their father and brother. As she is philosophical about her Virtue is its own reward and is well portrayed in the
situation, Richard learns to accept it as it is better to live novel.
and let live.
The Schermers have been living in Turtle Lake town Exercise 6
long enough to be accepted as part of the local community. The novel, Dear Mr Kilmer tells of Richard Knight and the
The situation changed when war broke out in Europe events and challenges he faces as a young man during the
where Germany was considered the perpetrator. The war years. The saying that one good turn deserves another
Schermers are targeted by racial feelings and Hannah is said when you do a helpful or kind act for someone who
Schermer receives the brunt of bad feelings from her has done something good for you.
classmates. Richard feels it is wrong and they should be The story portrays the saying in a number of ways.
allowed to live in peace even though they are Germans. Richard keeps up a correspondence with Kilmer, a poet.
American young men including Otto Schermer, join the Kilmer reads Richard’s poem and knowing that he has a
army at the risk of losing their lives. It is done in the name leaning towards becoming a good poet, encourages him.
of patriotism and so live and let live is the best policy here. His support is important to Richard as his family is not
When Mr Kilmer and Gus volunteer for the army, Richard keen about it and his classmates are not appreciative.
and his father take this with the right attitude. If they feel So, Richard is encouraged as he says in his letter, ‘..I am
they are doing the right thing as part of their lives, it should very encouraged that you liked my poem.’ When Richard
be accepted and the best thing to do is to be supportive. writes to Kilmer at the war front, Kilmer feels encouraged
The proverb ‘Live and let live’ is clearly portrayed in and it makes his sacrifice more meaningful. As he says in
the story. his letter to Richard, many poets are fighting and several
have died and ‘this makes your gift with words all the more
Exercise 5 precious…’. Thus, one good turn deserves another.
The novel, Dear Mr Kilmer tells of Richard Knight and the The friendship between Richard and Hannah also
events and challenges he faces as a young man during reflects the saying of one good turn deserves another.
the war years. Before Richard delivers the sympathy card, which is blank
The saying, ‘Virtue is its own reward’ means knowing on the inside except for his signature, to Hannah, he writes
that one has done a correct or moral act is a reward by words of sympathy and encouragement in it. Hannah is
itself. One does not need to be complimented or expect grateful and this stabilised their friendship. When Richard
to be praised for doing the good deed. The Turtle Lake receives news of Kilomer’s death at the war front, Hannah
town is a peaceful town where the locals accept people of stands by Richard and encourages him to get his memorial
other nationalities and their culture. But, when war breaks poem to Kilmer printed in the daily papers. Without her
out in Europe involving the Germans, the locals are quick support, the poem would not have been printed and
to attack the Schermers, a German family, as the enemy Richard’s poetry career would not have been launched.
and unpatriotic. Hannah is the target of her classmates’ The Schermers encourage Richard to visit them as
racial remarks. Richard stands by his belief that it is wrong often as possible and this helps Richard experience family
to be a racist and so supports and defends Hannah from love and relationship. He does not seem to have this in
further harassment. Hannah and Richard back out of his home as his father is a bit distant with him due to his
the liberty parade as they feel it is the right thing to do. family’s past. Richard is grateful to the Schermers and
Hannah backs out because of pressure of harassment when Hannah gives up her role as the Liberty Queen, Answers
Richard decides not to participate in it too based on
while Richard backs out in support of Hannah’s decision.
So, virtue is its own reward as Richard does not expect the same principles. As the saying goes, one good turn
any praises or compliments for doing the right thing. deserves another.
Mrs Hansen, the class teacher brought a card to send Exercise 7
words of sympathy to Hannah in the face of the racial The novel, Dear Mr Kilmer tells of Richard Knight and the
harassment her family faces. She does the right thing but events and challenges he faces as a young man during
no one except Richard signs the card. Both of them do not the war years. The novel ends with the ceasing of the First
expect to gain any word of thanks for their effort. When World War, Richard’s poetry becomes a regular feature in
Mrs Hansen read out Joyce Kilmer’s poetry in class and the Turtle Lake Weekly and a better relationship between
sets Richard on the right path for his poetry writing, she
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The story is set in the years of the First World War in to his poetry writing. He used to hide it from his family but
Europe and America joins the war in 1917 and stays until after he hears Kilmer’s poem and starts a correspondence
the war ended in 1918. Many young Americans enlisted with Kilmer, he talks about his poems openly. Eventually,
in the war on grounds of patriotism. Germans like Otto he matures into a poet with his poems appearing in the
Schermer who have been in America for a long time also town’s weekly.
joined in the war. War brings suffering and sacrifice of lives In the community, the Schermers including Hannah,
and as Hannah puts it, ‘we must make peace right here at help Richard get over the problems of a seemingly loveless
home… and battle our own prejudices and hatred.’ Racial home. They provide him with the spiritual and mental
feelings rears its ugly head even in a small town like Turtle support he needs to grow during the war years. He begins
Lake. So, I find the ending of the novel coinciding with the to understand about relationships especially between
end of the war most suitable. It ended an uneasy feelings races and patriotism.
among the residents there. All these minor characters help Richard develop
The end of the war seems to reflect on the ending of positive character traits and eventually he and his father
the strained relationship between Richard and his father. are able to iron out their differences and have a strong
They are distant from one another due to the lack of parent-child relationship.
communication and mutual understanding of each other’s
problems and thoughts. It all ends when Richard writes
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a poem in honour of Kilmer and this moves his father so Enrichment Exercises
much that he talks to Richard. He begins to understand Exercise 1
Richard’s love for poetry writing. He tells Richard about 1. (a) They are on a hunting trip.
the family history and this leads to a better relationship. (b) Richard is not keen about hunting so he does not
They begin to discuss things including Richard’s love for want to hunt or shoot the buck.
farming. It becomes a nightly ritual for them to talk about (c) He misses his target on purpose to let the buck
their daily work. escape.
Richard’s poems become a regular feature in the
town’s weekly. The best outcome is because the poems 2. (a) Mrs Hansen wants to read a poem to the class
usually deal with farm life and Richard does not submit a and some of the students groaned in protest.
poem without first sharing it with his father. (b) The poet is Mr Joyce Kilmer.
I like the ending as it reflects the progression of (c) It is because Kilmer feels the same way as
Richard’s poem writing from writing in secret to being Richard about nature.
recognised and the ending of the war and the relationship 3. (a) prejudiced
between father and son. I would not change the ending (b) kind
at all. Maybe, it could have made a reference to the (c) sympathetic
friendship between Richard and Hannah and the return (d) brave
of their brothers, Gus and Otto from the war. (e) cowardly
4. (a) It starts with Richard writing a letter to Kilmer after
Exercise 8 listening to his poem in class.
The novel, Dear Mr Kilmer tells of Richard Knight and the (b) It makes him confident about his own poetry
events and challenges he faces as a young man during the writing.
war years. Richard is the main character in the novel and (c) It is ‘Trees’ and he is buried under a tree.
the minor characters work with him in his home, school (d) The title is ‘In Memory of Sergeant Joyce Kilmer’.
and the community. 5. Hannah and Richard because they produced fine
At home, the characters who help Richard are his essays.
father, brother and Angie. Richard may not have a close 6. The Schermers seem to understand his dreams and
relationship with his father and brother but they try to build longings.
up his confidence and interest in outdoor sports. They may 7. The peace plan is the ‘Fourteen Points’ and the
not be successful here but they provided a stable family expected result is the creation of the League of
background for him. Angie provides the mother role for Nations.
the family as she takes over their mother’s duties on the 8. He makes a suggestion or correction when Richard
farm. This stable background enables Richard to grow discusses his poems with him.
strong and firm in the pursuit of his interest and stand by
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his principles. Exercise 2
In school, some of the classmates do not like Richard 1. d 2. h 3. a 4. g 5. b
standing up for Hannah against their intimidation. Indirectly, 6. f 7. c 8. e
this strengthens Richard’s stand against racism and he
shows good strong character traits here. He protects Exercise 3
Hannah from the classmates to the extent of getting into 1. e 2. g 3. a 4. i 5. d
a fist fight with some of the classmates. The class teacher, 6. h 7. j 8. b 9. f 10. c
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Exercise 4 Exercise 2
1. Gus says this to Richard. Family relationships should be nurtured by everyone
2. Richard is not interested in outdoor activities like in the family. Family bonding is only possible when
hunting or sports and Gus tells him he should change everyone puts in an effort and learn to respect, support
his interests so that their father will not worry so much and protect everyone in the family. In the novel Captain
about him. Nobody, the main character Newton Newman and his
3. They write the words ‘Dirty Hun” on the cover of her family members appear to have a very loose relationship
book. on the surface. The parents are busy with their own
4. They talk about the Schermers using their own work schedules and brother Chris is a football player
German language which could be a cover-up for their for Fillmore High School. They do not even have time
plot against America. to have breakfast and Newton has to persuade them to
5. Kilmer writes the words to Richard as the latter take whatever breakfast he prepares for them. In spite of
mentions he is afraid to talk about his poetry writing this, we do see them bonding with each other as much
to anyone including his family. as they can. Chris horse-plays with Newton whenever he
6. Richard follows the advice given by Kilmer and tells can while the parents ask after Newton in between their
his family and from then onwards he is open about business calls.
his poetry writing. The adventures of Newton as Captain Nobody are
7. Mrs Hansen says these words to Richard. not told to his parents as they have no time or feel any
8. The friendship starts from the first letter Richard necessity to check on Newton. They are only vaguely
writes to Kilmer. Mrs Hansen is directly responsible aware of his identity as Captain Nobody. After Newt’s
as she is the one who introduces Kilmer’s poem to brother falls into a coma from an injury during a football
Richard. match, Chris’ condition is top priority. Fortunately, Newton
9. Richard says this and he feels sad after hearing of does not feel bad about this and carries on with his daily
Kilmer’s death. activities with support from his friends.
10. Richard calms down and writes a poem in memory Family nurturing for the Newman family takes a turn
of Mr Joyce Kilmer.
for the better when Newton has the unfortunate accident
of falling down from the water tower. He goes up there to
Captain Nobody
help Reggie Ratner realise that he is not responsible for
Exercises Chris’ condition but ends up falling down. He ends up in
Exercise 1 the hospital in the same room as Chris. The parents show
The novel, Captain Nobody tells of 10-year-old Newton repentance at neglecting him but Newton assures them he
Newman who dons a costume made from some old is fine. They connect again as a family and Newton wakes
clothes for Halloween night and ends up calling himself Chris up from his coma with their secret password ‘Hit the
Captain Nobody. showers!’ The Newman family does have family bonding
The title ‘Captain Nobody’ is suitable for the story. and it is nurtured by everyone concerned.
Apart from being the alter ego of Newton Newman, the title
‘Captain Nobody’ implies someone who is both a leader Exercise 3
and yet someone of little or no consequence. Overall the The novel Captain Nobody teaches a few moral
title ‘Captain Nobody’ encapsulates Newt’s longing to be values and one of these values is teamwork. The Newman
noticed and his awareness that he is constantly ignored. family shows an interesting form of teamwork. Whenever
Newton seems to be sidelined in favour of his brother, Chris has a match the whole family is there to support him.
Chris the football player. His parents are too busy with their Chris falls into a coma and Mr and Mrs Newman have to
work schedules to pay too much attention to him. When look after him. Newton learns to cope on his own and this
Chris falls into a coma at the end of the football match, shows the family teamwork is strong. Although they are
his parents’ attention is totally diverted to him. They even unable to be together, their thoughts are always on each
forget to get Newt’s Halloween costume. So, it looks like other.
Newton is a nobody. Even his schoolmates, except for JJ Newton and his friends also show strong teamwork.
and Cecil, do not seem to take Newton seriously. They get the Halloween costume ready for Newt together
For Halloween, Newton dons a Captain Nobody and have a good Halloween night together. Then, they get
costume and has a successful night. He carries on dressed involved in a series of adventures as a team. They make Answers
in this manner and gets involved in a series of adventures sure that they can contact each other easily so they use
of rescue, foiling a robbery, saving the mascot, Ferocious walkie talkies. Newton goes all out to help Cecil get the
and averting an airplane disaster. He does all this as bass drum although he is afraid of heights. He obliges JJ
Captain Nobody. He even stops Reggie Ratner from by going into the Sullivan Jewelry Shop to tell them the
committing suicide at the water tower. In the process, he spelling errors in their signboards.
overcomes his fear of heights. The Fillmore football team shows good teamwork to
He goes up a nobody but comes down a hero. The the extreme. Their teamwork makes them win matches.
title is definitely suitable as the story is all about Newt’s When Chris falls into a coma due to an incident during the
adventures as Captain Nobody. touchdown in the finals match, his teammates blame the
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So, they harass him to the extent that he intends to end The story has a simple storyline of how a young
it all by committing suicide. Their actions may be proof of boy manages to boost his confidence and self-esteem
their team spirit but it is not the right way to go about it. through a few adventures in his neighbourhood. His
adventures may sound simple but they require a strong
Exercise 4 and determined person to get involved. For this and other
The novel, Captain Nobody tells of 10-year-old Newton reasons, I know my friends will enjoy reading the novel.
Newman who dons a costume made from some old clothes The novel portrays a few themes like family spending
for Halloween night and ends up calling himself Captain quality time together and family relationships. The parents
Nobody. He and his friends JJ and Cecil enjoy a successful are busy with their work schedules and Chris is very much
Halloween trick or treat night in the neighbourhood of into football and so Newt is left to his own devices most
Appleton town. of the time especially when Chris is in the hospital. But,
The proverb, ‘make hay while the sun shines’ means he understands the situation and helps prepare breakfast
we should take advantage of opportunities that come for the whole family and works out his own plans for
our way as we may not have those opportunities again. Halloween. He may be a young person but he worries
Newton’s Halloween costume complete with a mask about his brother and his parents’ busy working life. There
gives Newt the confidence that he lacks to face people is sibling bonding as they tease each other. The other
and situations. Subsequently, after Halloween night, he themes include creativity, team work and excelling in what
continues to wear the costume the following few days. He one is good at. This alone will interest my friends as they
faces mixed reactions from the classmates and teachers. will have to read the story thoroughly to understand the
With JJ’s and Cecil’s support, he feels confident as people themes.
start to notice them and are not likely to ignore them ever The novel teaches good moral values like members
again. It’s a case of making hay while the sun shines as in a family should have time for each other and exchange
it helps Newton to build confidence and trust in himself. views and interests. Richard may be too young to
Newt gets the chance to overcome his fear of heights understand the family’s work but he helps out and they
when Cecil asks for his help to get a big bass drum talk to him and ask after him. Good friendships are built
out from a dumpster. The next few adventures Newt is on trust among friends just as Richard’s friendship with JJ
involved in are stopping a robbery at the Sullivan Jewelry and Cecil. When they call him for help, he goes without
store, rescuing the Fillmore mascot and averting a plane complaining and making unnecessary queries. They are
disaster along the highway. All these adventures require there for each other all the time.
Newt to seize an opportunity the moment it presents itself. The setting of the novel in a small town and the time
He learns that Reggie Ratner is not responsible for Chris’ span of a few days is suitable for the story. It does not
accident on the football field. So, in spite of his fear of seem draggy and boring. Every minute is filled with some
heights, he goes all the way up the water tower to inform excitement or other. My friends will definitely like the story
Reggie and at the same time to convince Reggie not to and I will recommend that they read this novel.
do anything foolish. The old Newt without the costume and
title of Captain Nobody would not have been able to do this Exercise 6
feat. The costume may have been an external appearance A character I find interesting is Newton Newman from
but it boosted Newt’s self-esteem and confidence. So, he the novel Captain Nobody. Even his name makes him
does make hay while the sun shines. He helps Reggie sound interesting. I find him interesting for a few reasons
overcome his stress and both prepare to get down from and one of these is the character traits he portrays. He
the water tower. But, unfortunately both fall down to the is considerate and loving as he attempts to help his
ground. parents especially his mother. He prepares breakfast for
At the hospital, Newt continues to take advantage of the family and even reminds his mother of things she
his situation. He confidently faces Chris and uses an old forgets to do or where she keeps them. He does not
trick known only to the two of them to wake Chris from complain and is patient with the family for not paying him
the coma. enough attention.
Newt does make hay while the sun shines and very Newt shows a caring side to senior citizens. When
successfully too. he realises that it is Mr Clay who has Alzheimer’s, he
makes sure that he gets home safely. He does not feel
Exercise 5 good about telling the Sullivans about the spelling errors
The novel, Captain Nobody tells of 10-year-old Newton in their shop’s signboards but he goes into the shop to try
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Newman who dons a costume made from some old and do it. It is fortunate he did it as he inadvertently foils
clothes for Halloween night and ends up calling himself a robbery attempt.
Captain Nobody. He and his friends, JJ and Cecil Artistic and creative, Newt creates superhero
enjoy a successful Halloween trick or treat night in the characters in his sketchbook and this gives him the
neighbourhood of Appleton town. He continues to wear inspiration to call himself Captain Nobody. It shows how
the costume the next few days and gets involved in a few imaginative he is and that he is only doing what any
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He values friendship as he is willing to accommodate Exercise 8
JJ’s and Cecil’s demands. He is afraid of heights but still At the end of the novel Captain Nobody, the town’s papers
he goes into the dumpster to get the big bass drum for runs a headline ‘He went up a Nobody but He came
Cecil. He feels the need to make Reggie aware that he is down a Hero’ referring to Newt’s biggest rescue to date.
not responsible for Chris falling into a coma after he finds Newton gets involved in a few rescue adventures earlier
out the truth of the situation. His simple approach to life is in the novel but all dressed as Captain Nobody. However,
to be truthful, so he makes sure Reggie is aware of it. He his most successful rescue attempt which earns him the
does this at the risk of losing his life by going up the water recognition as a hero, takes place after Newt loses his
tower to talk to Reggie. This makes him an interesting mask, losing his Captain Nobody persona at the same
character. time.
I find Newt interesting because he is a young person Reggie Ratner goes up the water tower and everybody
but thinks like an adult to a certain extent. thinks he is going to commit suicide because of the
harassment he experiences from the Fillmore football
Exercise 7 team. It is thought he is responsible for Chris falling into
The proverb ‘The end justifies the means’ means a a coma. Newton panics when he hears this as he knows
good outcome or result excuses any wrongs committed the truth that it is not Reggie’s fault. He debates on telling
to attain it. Newton does not have a proper Halloween someone in authority about it so that they can talk to
costume, so his friends, Cecil and JJ got together and by Reggie. But, he realises that there is nobody but himself
hook or by crook work out a costume for him. As long as who can deliver the news that will make Reggie reconsider
the costume looks presentable, it does not matter how jumping down from the tower.
they get it ready as the end justifies the means. A mask The water tower is surrounded by the police and
completes the whole outfit and as Cecil says, the parade many spectators. Cecil distracts the policeman while JJ
is about to roll. They want a mysterious looking figure with helps Newton or Mr Nobody to get onto the ladder to climb
an unusual name to make sure they have a enjoyable time. up the water tower. Despite encountering a few broken
So, Newt came up with the name Captain Nobody. Coming ladder rungs and his fear of heights, the thought of Reggie
up with the name Captain Nobody is a means for Newt up on the tower alone gives Newt courage to carry on.
to boost his identity and confidence without revealing his So Newton goes up the ladder of the tower ‘a Nobody’,
true self. It is a means to an end and as it does not hurt having lost his mask, he’s just a normal little boy. Reggie
anybody, the end does justify the means. listens to Newton and both of them start the dangerous
Subsequently, Newt, JJ and Cecil get involved in descent slowly and at one stage Reggie’s foot breaks a
a series of adventures. Newt is the main player while rung sending pieces of wood tumbling down on Newton.
JJ and Cecil are his sidekicks. Newt gets a big bass Startled, he opens his hands and falls to the ground and
drum from a dumpster for Cecil and then he helps Mr the next thing he knows he is in the hospital with two ribs
Clay who suffers from Alzheimer’s to get home safely. In and an ankle broken.
his attempt to correct the spelling errors in the Sullivan The newspaper prints the whole incident. Every front
Jewelry Store signs, Newt manages to unintentionally foil page carries aerial photographs of Newton falling onto
a robbery attempt there. These early successful rescues the inflatable rescue mattresses. He breaks Reggie’s fall.
boost Newt’s confidence to the extent that he goes all out This is accompanied by news of Newton’s other rescue
to protect the Fillmore mascot, Ferocious. He runs down
the highway amidst traffic and in the process cleared a activities. He goes up a Nobody and comes down a hero.
stretch of the highway. This, fortunately, is used by a plane Literally, Newton did go up as Captain Nobody and come
in distress to make an emergency landing. So, the end down a hero for having rescued Reggie Ratner to the
does justify the means in that Newt uses his identity as delight of the townspeople and his parents.
Captain Nobody for a good cause.
When Reggie Ratner climbs up the water tower with
bad intentions, Newt goes up to talk and inform him of Enrichment Exercises
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the truth he uncovered about Reggie and Chris. Reggie Answers
is not responsible for knocking out Chris. The tower Exercise 1
1. side-lined
was surrounded by the curious townspeople and police. 2. knocked unconscious
No one is allowed near the tower. To get up the tower, 3. Halloween costume
JJ and Cecil help Newt by distracting the police. Newt 4. trick or treat
himself has to deal with his fear of heights. As the end 5. rescue adventures
justifies the means, the children go all out to deal with the 6. plane disaster
situation. Finally, Newt manages to convince Reggie to get 7. water tower
a satisfactory end to the situation. 8. commit suicide
So, the end does justify the means even if is hard. 9. miraculously
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Exercise 2
1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T Chapter
6. F 7. T 8. T 9. F 10. T 10 ORAL ENGLISH
Exercise 3 Form 4 Oral English
1. supportive
2. creative Model 1 Individual
3. persistent Exercises
4. fussy
5. optimistic Exercise 1
6. helpful Minutes of the Annual General Meeting
7. cowardly of the Science Society (2019)
8. brave Prepared by
Daniel Arif, Secretary
Exercise 4 The 28th Annual General Meeting of the Science Society
1. (a) They meet in the house when Newton returns was held on 18 October 2019 in the school hall from 3.30
p.m. to 5.30 p.m. The total number of members present
from one of his adventures. Dad is slightly was 135 with 5 members absent with reason.
surprised and wonders if Newton is doing well
The fi rst matter of the meeting was the election of
as he has been told that the school authority new committee members for the coming year, 2020. The
thinks Newton wears the costume to cover his new committee members are as follows:
unhappiness over Chris’ condition. President : Faridah Atan (Form 4 Science1)
(b) Newton confi rms that he is not sure. He has just Secretary : Daniel Arif (Form 4 Science 1)
returned from his rescue adventures with Cecil Treasurer : Sean Lai (Form 4 Science 2)
and Mr Clay and is still feeling good about his The outgoing president, Hamid Hassan, (Form 5
role as Captain Nobody. He assures Dad he will Science 1) thanked the committee members and society
be the fi rst to know of his decision. members for their cooperation and consistent support
(c) He asks about when he would be allowed to visit during his term as president. He expressed appreciation
Chris. This shows his concern for Chris and I feel for the guidance and dedication of the teachers in charge.
he has a strong sibling bond with Chris. He loves The Science Society has had a successful and active
Chris even though he has been sidelined by his year in 2019.
parents because of Chris’ football achievements. Activities:
2. (a) The uncomfortable truth is that it is Darryl Peeps 1. There were three trips:
• National Science Centre – 80 members and four
not Reggie Ratner who knocked Chris out at the teachers – fascinating trip to see the wonders of
game. science, especially the Solar System.
(b) He has a dream about him dodging cars along the • Natural Science Centre – 40 members and two
freeway and the image changes to the struggle teachers – interesting exhibits of natural science
in the football fi eld when Chris is knocked out. It • Forest Reserve Institute of Malaysia – guided
shows Darryl’s helmet hitting Chris’ helmet. tour on types of trees and study of process of
(c) He realises he is the only one who knows the preservation of trees – educational tour
truth and who can save Reggie by telling him the 2. Talks
• The importance of forest conservation
truth. In spite of his fear of heights, he climbs up • Carbon footprint – what it means and how we can
the tower to tell Reggie. This shows that Newton reduce our carbon footprint
is considerate, determined and has confi dence in • Organic food – methods of cultivation and effects
himself by then. He has changed from a person • The talks were interesting and the speakers were
who ‘is ignored most of the time’ to a confi dent from colleges and the Department of Environment
and strong young boy. 3. Projects
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3. (a) He is in the hospital in the same room as Chris. • Science herb garden and mushroom farm
(b) He and Reggie fell down from the water tower • Community service – clean up campaign of the
when he was trying to convince Reggie from school compound
doing something unpleasant to himself. 4. Participation in the National Young Inventors
(c) He recovers and helps get Chris out of the coma. Competition – The participants did the school proud
by winning the second place with their invention, a
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The meeting ended with the incoming president As an added bonus, exercises also reduce stress
thanking the members for their vote of confidence. She levels, give a sense of power, elevate self-esteem and
hoped that the following year would be just as fruitful. energy levels and, best of all, leave you looking, feeling
The meeting adjourned at 5.30 p.m. and thinking better. If possible, try to exercise at least 30
minutes daily.
Exercise 2 I hope I have enlightened you on the proper ways to
I would like to share with you my experience of a close maintain good health. Thank you.
encounter with nature, a mountain climbing experience
during the last school holiday.
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Mt. Tinggi, at 2,117 m, is one of the few mountains in Enrichment Exercises
the peninsula that local trekkers, including my father and
I, dream of conquering. Taking advantage of the school Exercise 1
holidays, my father took me on an adventure of a lifetime. A very good morning to the principal, Puan Indra, teachers
It was a five-day-four-night trip to an area of such rich and fellow students. Today is a very special day for our
biodiversity. On the first day, it rained heavily, making the senior assistant, Mrs. Khoo. After dedicating 30 illustrious
river crossing treacherous. Leeches had a field day. But, years to the education field, Mrs. Khoo is retiring.
the vibrancy of the rainforest made up for all the discomfort. Mrs. Khoo joined the school as the senior assistant
We saw tiger footprints, elephant dung and hornbills, ten years ago. Before coming here, Mrs. Khoo taught at
especially the large Rhinoceros hornbills. The Rhinoceros SMK Convent Melaka for 20 years. She came to Kuala
hornbills were a sight to behold when they were flying low. Lumpur on transfer. The school is lucky to have Mrs.
Camp Jerneh, the first campsite, had one of the Khoo as the senior assistant for all these years. Together
cleanest rivers around. The following day, the ascent with the principal, she worked towards making the school
became tougher as the terrain was steep and ragged at the best in the district in the academic and co-curricular
certain parts. We were caught in a heavy downpour but fields. We have been awarded the Sekolah Harapan
we were not deterred as the desire to make it to the peak Award for being the cleanest school with a well-maintained
was too strong. On the third day, after seven and eight
hours of hiking on muddy and thorny paths, we reached compound. The examination results have improved so
the peak at 7.00 p.m. On the fourth day, we were greeted much that we achieved 90% and 95% pass rates in the
with a beautiful morning and clear blue skies. The view PMR and SPM exams respectively last year.
was scenic. We looked beyond the peak and felt on top Mrs. Khoo has worked very hard towards improving
of the world. The air was so fresh and invigorating though the facilities in the school. We have added a computer
chilly at times. We had conquered the peak of Mt. Tinggi. laboratory, a mini gymnasium and an art room. Fundraising
Then, it was time to make the descent. The trek down campaigns were held under Mrs. Khoo’s leadership. With
to Camp Jerneh was exciting as we were guided by our assistance from the PIBG, we are now able to enjoy these
torch. It was 8.30 p.m. when we reached the campsite. facilities.
It was a holiday as well as a learning session as I Mrs. Khoo has made efforts to improve conditions in
had learned to love nature more. the school canteen. The food items sold by the stalls are
Exercise 3 hygienically prepared. Cleanliness is of utmost importance
Good morning, my teachers and friends. Most of us enjoy and the canteen has lived up to expectations. New tables
leading a busy lifestyle, one that keeps us on our toes and benches have replaced the old ones.
most days. We thrive on moving around. To ensure that Finally, I, on behalf of all the students here, would like
we have the energy or the stamina to zip about, there to say that we will miss Mrs. Khoo and her sound advice.
are two things we must do right. They are eating right Students who have benefited from her advice will testify
and exercising as proper nutrition and physical activities
go hand in hand. that she is very understanding and encouraging. She does
not believe that any student can fail.
Eating right is a strong prerequisite. We must eat
regular meals to get essential nutrients and other food Good luck and happy retirement, Mrs. Khoo.
components. Practise healthy eating habits like eating
right. When it comes to eating right, it’s crucial to eat a Exercise 2
variety of food because different types of food provide I would like to describe a quiet country retreat in Sarawak
diverse combinations of energy and nutrients. Eat a varied that I visited last December. Answers
diet that combines cereals, legumes, fruits and vegetables, It was also my maiden flight! I felt a bit scared but
meat, fish, poultry and diary products. You also need to my parents told me to relax and enjoy the thrill of my first
cut down on the intake of fats, sugar and salt, and you flight. The flight was smooth and uneventful. As we neared
must drink lots of water. Kuching, the view of lush greenery, blue sea and hills
Physical exercises are also important. Among the below was breathtaking. When the plane landed, I gripped
numerous advantages of doing exercise is that it allows my safety belt and closed my eyes. ‘We have landed! We
you to sustain your energy level and keep it balanced, that are on the ground!’ I relaxed as I walked out of the plane.
is, it burns calories to keep you fit and trim. It also helps My parents laughed at me and I congratulated myself on
to maintain healthy body weight and improves fitness and having gone through my first flight so well!
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We had lunch in the heart of Kuching. Then, we Putrajaya Lake. The lake, which is popular for water
were driven to Bandar Indah, a quiet rustic resort town. sports and fishing, and the wetlands are the two distinctive
The drive there was not too bad and we enjoyed the features of the city. The Putrajaya Wetlands comprises
picturesque countryside. We stayed in wooden chalets Taman Wetland and the wetland area itself. Taman
decorated with local artworks. We visited a bridge called Wetland houses the Nature Interpretation Centre and a
Jambatan Indah. The view from the bridge was magnificent look-out tower which offers a bird’s eye view of Putrajaya.
with fishing boats docked alongside the river against a Taman Wetland is also a wildlife sanctuary. There is a
backdrop of a hill dotted with houses. We attended a souvenir shop, a wetland diorama, handicraft displays and
traditional rice harvesting ceremony, visited an arts and a café at the Nature Interpretation Centre.
crafts centre and a bazaar. Mother went into a shopping Facing the scenic Putrajaya Lake is the Putrajaya
frenzy as the bazaar was a shoppers’ paradise full of Mosque. It is unarguably Putrajaya’s most distinctive
handicrafts, leather footwear, knitwear, colourful batik and landmark and one of the most modern mosques in the
shirts at low prices. world. The mosque can accommodate some 10,000
All in all, it was a relaxing holiday. My return flight was worshippers while the landscaped courtyard can
good and I now consider myself a seasoned traveller. accommodate an additional 5,000 people
Visitors who are interested in the country’s agricultural
Exercise 3 sector can visit Taman Botani and Taman Warisan
The book titled ‘The Green Place’ is a fictional adventure Putrajaya. Located at the northern section, Taman
story of a family, the Wilsons, who are shipwrecked on Botani is designed as an arcadia or a national sanctuary
an isolated island in the Pacific Ocean. The three main for Malaysian plant taxonomy as well as a centre for
characters are William Wilson, wife Florence Wilson and education and research. The garden is open daily while
son Robin Wilson. The minor character is the native, the interactive exhibition in the main building is open from
Inouke. The Wilsons are on their sailing boat on a sailing Tuesday through Saturday.
trip from the mainland to an island. Their boat hits a rock
during a storm and they find themselves shipwrecked. Taman Warisan Putrajaya is a sprawling park that
William Wilson is not perturbed by their situation. showcases the agricultural development of the nation’s
An optimist, he tells his family to look on the bright side traditional crops such as rubber, cocoa and palm oil
that at least they are alive. They learn to survive on while also acting as a living museum for local fruits like
the island. He teaches his wife and son to make use ciku, durian and cempedak as well as herbs and spices.
of resources provided by nature to survive. They build A drive to the park is viewed as both educational and
for themselves a comfortable home, start a farm and informative.
an orchard of tropical fruits and cultivate rice. They learn Families who want to spend time together can go
how to hunt animals for food. All in all, they have a to the Putrajaya Boating Club House. It is open to the
comfortable life and experience many adventures. They public and can accommodate 250 people at any one time
stay on the island for 15 years before being rescued. They for functions. It is an ideal place to spend a day with the
learn to get along with the natives and even adopted a family and is very popular during school holidays.
young native called Inouke. One important development Thank you for your time.
is they learn to live with the natives and introduce them
to western civilisation. Exercise 5
Robin almost loses his life to a tropical disease. He I would like to tell the story of how Irene met her long-
is saved through the use of native medicine with the help
of the natives. They are rescued after 15 years but they lost uncle.
return to the island to recall their happy memories. It was a pleasant afternoon, so Irene took her bike
This is a good story for family reading as it tells of and cycled uphill. It was a bit difficult but she needed the
survival in the face of misfortune. It gives a good description exercise after a long week of lazing around.
of nature and man and nature’s interdependence. The As she pedalled uphill, she was stopped by a strange-
language is simple and makes for easy reading. It is looking man. At first, Irene was hesitant and wanted to
strongly recommended for teenagers. One of the values speed away but as he spoke politely, she stopped. He
is that people of different colours and cultures can live showed her an envelope which had her address. She
together in harmony. was startled but managed to remain nonchalant. She did
not ask him any questions and told him the way to the
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Exercise 4 address, not revealing that it was her house. To help him,
I would like to describe some places of interest in she told him the house had a wooden picket fence and a
Putrajaya, the country’s administrative capital. It may wooden green door.
be an administrative centre but it attracts tourists, local He thanked her and walked downhill. Irene rode up
and foreign, with its unique cultural, educational and a few metres away from him and took a side trail down
environmentally-based features. the hill so that she could reach home before he arrived
At the very heart of Putrajaya is the Putrajaya at her doorstep. She immediately informed her parents of
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her father, feared for her safety, but she assured him Teacher : Is the Central Bus Station near there?
that he only asked for directions to their house. She told Student : Yes, it is quite near there. Go up the road till
her parents she did not tell the stranger that it was her you see a T-junction. Turn right into Jalan Besar
address. Irene’s father made a police report and then they and keep walking. You will see a flower nursery
waited impatiently for the arrival of the man. on your right. Keep to the left and walk on the
The police arrived and waited with them for the grass verge till you come to another shopping
strange man. Ten minutes later, the gate bell rang. Irene’s complex – Tesco. Take the pedestrian bridge
father, with the policeman close behind, quickly went to and you will see the Central Bus Station in front
open the gate. Irene stood behind her mother at the door. of you. The express buses are on the left of the
They watched the policeman talking to the man. Then, the building.
man saw her mother and waved his hand. Teacher : Thank you very much. Have a nice day.
He said, ‘Hello, Macy. Don’t you recognise your Student : You’re welcome. Have a nice day too. Goodbye.
brother, the black sheep of the family?’
Irene’s mother gasped as she looked in shock at the Exercise 2
young man, burnt to bronze by the years he had spent at Teacher : Anne, Marina is resting in the ward. She should
sea. She ran towards him and hugged him, laughing and be all right soon. You were with Marina the
crying at the same time. whole afternoon before she fainted. I have to
“This must be the young lady who gave me the ask you a few questions to know exactly what
directions to the house. How smart of her not to tell me happened and how Marina hurt herself. Do you
it is her house!” he remarked as he looked at Irene who understand?
was peeping from behind her dad’s huge frame. Student : Yes, Auntie Lynn. I will tell you everything that I
He was introduced to the family as the favourite know.
brother who ran away from home because their parents Teacher : Good. What happened at the bicycle shed when
had refused to allow him to join the navy. He joined an both of you reached the school this afternoon?
international shipping company and has come back a Student : We reached the school at about 2.45 p.m.
wealthy man in his own right. We went to the bicycle shed to park our
bicycles. Marina parked and locked her bicycle.
That evening was a happy occasion for everyone in Her bag dropped to the ground as she was
the family. walking out. She picked up the bag and turned
to talk to me. She accidentally knocked her
Model 2 Teacher – Candidate forehead against a pillar of the shed. She bent
down as she felt dizzy. She rubbed her forehead
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as it hurt a little. I looked at her forehead and
Exercise 1 saw a slight bump there. I asked if she felt
Teacher : Good morning. Can you show me the way to the all right and she nodded her head. Then we
Central Bus Station? I’m afraid I will miss the walked hurriedly to the classroom for the society
express bus scheduled to leave at 9.00 a.m. meeting.
Student : Good morning, Madam. Yes, of course I can Teacher : What happened then? Did you inform the teacher
help you. Don’t worry. You will get there on about the accident?
time. Do you wish to walk there or take a cab Student : No, we did not say anything. Everyone had
or trishaw? arrived and they had divided themselves
Teacher : I would prefer to walk there if it isn’t too far from into groups to play some indoor games. We
here. decided to play Scrabble together. We played
Student : It’s a thirty minutes’ walk from here. You are happily together for about fifteen minutes when
now at the Tuah Post office. Walk straight down suddenly, Marina felt a flash of pain in her
Jalan Hang Tuah. This is a one-way street and head. She gasped out loudly as the throbbing
you will see a petrol station, a college and then pain increased. I looked at Marina’s face
a big hotel called Legacy on your right. On your which had turned pale. I ran to her side and Answers
left, you can see a bank and some shophouses. asked her what was wrong with her. Before
Teacher : I’m getting my bearings now. she could say a word, she passed out. Luckily,
I caught hold of her before she hit the floor.
Student : When you reach the junction at Legacy Hotel, Mrs. Lim, the advisor, rushed up to us and saw
turn right into Jalan Kasturi and you will see the blue bruise on Marina’s forehead. She told
a hawker centre on your right and the Fajar me to hold Marina while she tried to call you.
Shopping Complex on the opposite side. Walk Teacher : I see. So, Marina only hurt her forehead, not any
a few metres till you come to a pedestrian other part of her head.
crossing. Use this crossing to get across to the Student : Yes, Auntie Lynn. I’m sure of that.
Fajar Shopping Complex
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Exercise 3 years, I have increased my collection. I usually
Teacher : Hello, Yati here. get my stamps from friends and relatives who go
Student : Hello, Yati. Mum here. overseas. I exchange stamps with other stamp
Teacher : Mum, you sound worried. What’s the matter? collectors like my brothers’ friends.
Student : Yati, it’s your brother, Man. He has been Teacher : How do you take care of your stamps?
neglecting his studies. He spends his time doing Student : Stamps are fragile and care must be taken when
nothing but playing basketball for the school handling them. They can be badly affected by
team, playing computer games and watching direct sunlight or dampness. So, I keep my
television. His grades have been falling. He is albums in a cupboard in my room. I take out the
sitting for the year-end exam soon. So, you can albums once in a while to admire my collection. I
understand my concern. do this so that I can flip the pages to allow for air
Teacher : But, Man has been doing well all this time. circulation. I use tweezers to handle the stamps
Something must have happened to him. so that they will not be damaged.
Student : We have no idea about the sudden change Teacher : Thank you. That was an interesting account of
in him. He refuses to talk to us. Whenever your hobby.
we ask him about his schoolwork, he will say Student : Thank you.
nothing’s wrong and then clam up. Your father
has threatened to make him leave school and Exercise 2
send him to your grandparents’ farm if he doesn’t Teacher : Where would you like to live if you have the
buck up soon. The exam is two months away. chance to choose?
If he starts his revision now, he should be able Student : Given the chance, I would like to live in a little
to make the grade. He looks up to you. Do you village house in quiet surroundings. I had an
think you could talk to him or write to him and ideal hideaway in mind ever since I visited a
knock some sense into his head? relative who lives in a remote village in Pahang.
Teacher : Don’t worry, Mum. I’ll do that tonight. Teacher : Where will your ideal hideaway be located?
Student : Find out what is wrong. If his loss of interest in Student : It will be located amidst greenery and hills
his studies is caused by some difficult subjects, with a river nearby anda way from the city. It should
we can send him to tuition classes for extra be at a certain altitude where the temperature
coaching. Tell him we do not mind him being will be 6-7 degrees cooler than any urban area.
actively involved in basketball but he needs to The air should be cool and fresh all year round.
strike a balance between play and schoolwork.
You could suggest helping him work out a Teacher : What type of house and furniture will you have?
timetable. Student : I will go for a wooden house with four rooms, just
Teacher : Mum, relax. I’ll talk to him and get to the bottom big enough for my family. The furniture will be
of the problem. Take care. simple and made of cane. I will make sure that
the design is simple and cosy. The compound
will be big enough for me to indulge in my
Enrichment Exercises favourite hobby, gardening. I will also keep some
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poultry.
Exercise 1 Teacher : You have made your ideal hideaway sound
Teacher : What would you like to talk about? rustic and remote. What about the basic amenities?
Student : I would like to talk about my hobby, collecting Student : There will be piped water, electricity and a phone
stamps. line. I will try to use solar power if possible.
Teacher : Can you tell me why you collect stamps as a Teacher : What about transport?
hobby? Student : The place will not be so isolated from civilization.
Student : I picked up this interest from my father. He has We will still be close enough to a town.
been collecting stamps for a long time. When I Teacher : How would you occupy your time?
started my secondary school, he passed one Student : The shady hilly roads and jungle tracks will be
of his albums to me and told me to look at the ideal for trekking and cycling. I will swim in the
stamps. Then, he asked me what I thought of river or waterfall if there is one nearby.
them. I found them interesting as they tell us a Teacher : Well, I hope you will be able to find your ideal
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lot about the culture of a country. It is easy to hideaway.
get hold of stamps because every country has Student : Thank you.
a postal system. Stamp collecting is a popular
hobby among the young and old. Exercise 3
Teacher : Do you have a good collection of stamps? If you Teacher : I am a tourist from Japan and very interested in
do, how do you get the stamps? Malaysian culture. Could you tell me about some
Student : Yes, I have a good collection. My father gave cultural activities of your country?
me and my brothers his collection. Over the Student : Yes, I would be glad to. First of all, I will tell you


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about some traditional games like top spinning Teacher : What do I do next?
and kite flying. These are predominantly played Student : Now, take spoonfuls of the mixture and make
in the east coast states. Top spinning may sound them into balls. Flatten them slightly. Heat up
like a child’s game but our traditional top spinning the oil and fry the cutlets until brown over a low
is played by adults. A traditional top can weigh up fire. Dish the cutlets up and serve them hot.
to 7 kg and it takes quite an amount of strength Teacher : They look so crispy and smell fragrant. I shall
to spin it. During a top spinning contest, the top serve them with chilli sauce. Thank you for
that stays spinning the longest is the winner. showing me how to prepare the sardine cutlets.
Teacher : That sounds interesting. What about kite flying? Student : You’re welcome.
Student : Kite flying is popular with both the young and
old. Kite flying contests are held almost Exercise 5
everywhere in the country. Height and design are Teacher : Good morning, Cik Ida. Thank you for making
the main criteria for assessing the winning quality time for this interview. What is the first thing you
of a kite. There are many different designs with have to do when you start your work?
the most popular being the wau bulan or moon Student : The first thing I have to do is to go around,
kite. making sure that my patients are coping well.
Teacher : Could you tell me something about a traditional This is important as most of my patients are
physical game? elderly folks suffering from heart disease,
Student : It will certainly be the sepak raga. The only piece diabetes and general old-age illnesses. Once
of equipment needed is a lightweight ball made I am certain that they are fine, I distribute the
of rattan. The opposing teams stand in a circle breakfast trays, take temperatures and blood
and deliver the ball to each other with their legs, pressures. Then, I write the reports and prepare
head and shoulders and they have to make sure the patients for the doctor’s visit.
that it is continuously in the air.
Teacher : I would like to know about the traditional form of Teacher : Do you have patients who do not want to take
self-defence. their medication? How do you deal with them?
Student : The Malay traditional martial art is silat. It Student : Medicines have to be administered. This is
originated in 15th century Melaka. Today, it is a not easy as the elderly patients tend to be
highly refined art. It is performed at ceremonies suspicious. More often than not, they do not
and weddings accompanied by music from want to take their medications. Some will make
gongs and drums. a big fuss by asking many questions about the
Teacher : What type of traditional entertainment do you medicines. They want assurance that they will
enjoy? not suffer any side effects. I have to pacify and
Student : The traditional form of entertainment enjoyed assure them that the medicines will make them
by most villagers is the wayang kulit or shadow well.
play. It is a performance by master puppeteers Teacher : What is the busiest time of the day?
with the use of light and shadow. Student : The busiest time is when visitors come trooping
Teacher : You have been very helpful. I will read up more in. Visiting hours are hectic and the ward is
on these activities. crowded. Without a doubt, the patients love it
– they wait eagerly for visiting hours. If you are
Exercise 4 one second late in opening the doors, woe betide
Teacher : Could you instruct me on how to prepare sardine you. You will get more than an earful from them.
cutlets? After visiting hours, we have to return the ward
Student : Yes, of course. It is very easy to prepare. I will to its original look – spick and span.
instruct you step by step. First, the ingredients
are 200 grams of minced sardines, 6 potatoes, Teacher : How would you describe a day in the life of a
an egg, a stalk of spring onion, a red chilli, salt nurse in general?
and pepper and cooking oil. Student : A nurse is on her feet from the moment she
Teacher : All right. I have all the ingredients here. What do arrives at the ward. It is a rewarding job, though
I do next? it can be demanding. When a patient recovers Answers
Student : Boil the potatoes and then allow them to cool. and leaves the hospital, we are elated.
Then peel and mash them. Chop the spring Teacher : Would you encourage young girls to take up
onion and chilli finely. Put the mashed potatoes, nursing?
the chopped spring onion and chilli in a bowl and Student : A career as a nurse is no picnic! But, as I
mix them with the minced sardines. Add the egg said earlier, it is rewarding and I will definitely
and salt and pepper to taste. encourage anyone who is interested to take up
Teacher : Here they are - all in the bowl. nursing. It is a noble profession. It is uplifting
Student : All right. Now, take a fork and mix the ingredients to see the smiles of thanks and the gestures of
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Form 5 Oral English Student A : Eating at roadside stalls and on pavements is
a Malaysian habit. We have been doing it for
Model 3 Pair Work ages. Why are you against it all of a sudden?
Student B : It is unhygienic, especially when cars and
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buses pass by.
Exercise 1 Student A : I have never thought of that. No wonder
Student A : Hello, Elaine. Thank you for agreeing to teach sometimes we get stomachaches after a meal.
me how to write minutes. This is the first time Student B : Furthermore, it is quite dangerous to sit on the
I’ve been selected as secretary, so I’m a bit pavement to have our meals. Accidents may
unsure about the format. happen, especially when there is heavy traffic.
Student B : Hello, Hanafiah. Don’t worry. We will go Student A : I remember reading a news report of an
through the format together and you will be accident where a girl was rammed by a car
able to handle the work. Writing minutes of while having a meal outside an eatery.
meetings is easy as long as you follow the Student B : This morning there was another incident
proper procedure. Here are a few guidelines involving two men being hit by a motorcycle
which you should take note of. which skidded on the wet road into their table
Student A : What is the first thing I must do before a outside a restaurant.
society meeting?
Student B : Firstly, meet up with the president of the Student A : The scenario sounds bad. Moreover, when
tables and chairs are placed on the pavement,
society a few days before the meeting to get pedestrians will have no choice but to walk on
the agenda. Print a copy of the agenda for
each of the committee members. the road, thus endangering their lives.
Student A : What about all the members? When do I have Student B : You are right. The authorities should look into
to inform them of the agenda? the matter seriously.
Student B : The members of the society need to be Exercise 3
informed only on the day of the meeting. Write Student A : Mrs. Tan, I’m so sorry but I don’t think I will
out the agenda on the blackboard. be able to take part in the elocution contest
Student A : How do I get the attendance? tomorrow.
Student B : Make a short announcement to those present Student B : Why? I have gone through the contents of your
for the names of members who are absent with speech and we have practised together. I think
or without reason. you are a good speaker. You are not sick, are
Student A : How do you remember or record all the things you?
that are discussed in the meeting? Student A : No, I am not. It’s just that when I think of
Student B : When the meeting starts, listen attentively to going on the stage and facing the audience,
the proceedings. Record everything that is my knees go weak, my hands turn cold and I
said and discussed in a summarised form. Use have cold sweat. When I practised in front of
your own system of short forms. Don’t forget you, everything worked out fine.
to note down the names of the proposer, the Student B : Oh, I see. You are having stage fright.
seconder and those who oppose a proposal. Speaking in public for the first time is quite
Write down the reasons given for the proposal nerve-wracking. You are afraid you will make
and the opposition. mistakes and the audience will laugh at you.
Student A : After I have written out the minutes, to whom
should I hand the minutes? Student A : I’m glad you understand how I feel. So, can I
Student B : You should write out the minutes as soon as pull out of the contest? I don’t want to faint on
the meeting is over when your memory of the the stage in front of everyone.
proceedings is still fresh. Pass the minutes to Student B : No, you should not pull out of the contest at
the teacher advisor and president to check and the last minute. I know you can do it. Here are
sign. a few tips on how to overcome stage fright.
Student A : Thank you for your help. Your explanation is When you are on the stage tomorrow, look
clear and precise. out for me in the front row. It helps to have a
Student B : You’re welcome. I’m glad I am able to help. friendly face in the audience. Then, look out
for your classmates in the other rows. Pretend
Exercise 2 that you are talking to them.
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Student A : Aina, I haven’t had my dinner yet. Let’s go to Student A : I guess that should help. My classmates and
the stall near that road junction and have a you have been very encouraging. What should
bowl of spicy noodles. They serve very tasty I do next? The contents of my speech are on
rojak too. a few sheets of paper. I am afraid that, out of
Student B : Helen, I don’t think I can join you for dinner nervousness, I may drop them.
at that place. I feel that you should not eat at Student B : Smile at the audience first and then greet them.
roadside stalls where tables and chairs are There will be a lectern with a microphone.
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lectern so that the paper won’t drop and the Student A : Keeping pets has its advantages and
audience won’t see your hands shake. disadvantages. One disadvantage is that you
Student A : You make it sound so easy. I guess I should have to clean up the mess they make. The
learn to relax and give it a try. faeces they leave on the road is bad enough.
Student B : Good girl. You will make it. Another major problem is that animals can
cause diseases.
Student B : I know. I have heard that dogs can cause
Enrichment Exercises rabies, a disease with no known cure. But,
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that applies to strays only. Dogs kept at home
Exercise 1 as pets will not give such problems if they
Student A : Razak, there is a book fair at the National are vaccinated. As for the problem of making
Stadium starting today. I’m planning to go to a mess, dogs that are well trained will know
have a look at what they have to offer. Please where they can or cannot empty their bowels.
come with me. Student A : Another problem is the irresponsibility of
Student B : From the report in the newspaper, it is called pet owners. A child may outgrow his or her
Read Malaysia, The International Book Fair interest in a pet. His or her parents will have to
and will be on for ten days. It is open daily from take over. Not all adults have the inclination to
11.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. The Deputy Minister look after pets. So, they tend to neglect them.
of Education launched it. Sounds like a grand Student B : So, you feel that when they are neglected they
affair. may become aggressive.
Student A : I like attending book fairs because I can Student A : Yes, there are newspaper reports of people
get books at good prices. I can also get being attacked by their neighbours’ dogs.
information on new books and writers. Student B : That is true but those are isolated cases. Think
Student B : You are such a bookworm, that is why book of the advantages of keeping pets. Dogs are
loving creatures and non-judgemental. They
fairs appeal to you. As for me, reading does love without reservation and they are good
not quite appeal to me. I would rather play companions for children and old people. It’s
computer games. Going to the book fair will like having a friend around all the time.
be a waste of time to me. Student B : I guess you are right. Children will learn what
Student A : I feel that you should try to take up reading in responsibility is all about when they have to
your spare time rather than playing computer look after the welfare of their pets. Pet lovers
games. Reading helps to relax the mind and have to develop a sense of tolerance as they
helps us improve our language skills. Books need to be patient when looking after their
are a great source of information. pets.
Student B : I know that reading does benefit us in many Student A : I hope to hear that you have kept a pet next
ways, but since I started using my computer, time we meet.
I don’t seem to have the enthusiasm to read
books. All the information that I need can be Exercise 3
derived from the Internet. Student A : Sir, thank you for responding so promptly to
Student A : It’s true that the Internet gives all the information my call about a break-in. When we entered
you need. Razak, I am talking about reading the house, we realised that there had been
books for leisure. Try reading this book. It’s a a break-in. We have not touched anything in
science fiction title. I bet you will change your fear of disturbing any evidence.
mind about reading. Student B : What did you first notice when you approached
Student B : Anyway, books are so expensive and I can’t the house?
afford to buy them. Student A : As I approached the house, I noticed that one
Student A : No excuses. You have the alternatives of of the windows, the one on the right of the
borrowing books from libraries, buying or renting house, was broken. I thought that one of the
books from second-hand bookshops and buying boys in the neighbourhood had broken it with a
books at good prices from book fairs. football. However, when I got in, I was shocked
Student B : All right. For starters, I’ll go to the book fair to find that the house had been ransacked. Answers
with you. Student B : Please describe your neighbourhood. Do
Student A : You will not regret it. you suspect anyone? It is possible that the
boys in the neighbourhood may have a grudge
Exercise 2 against you. They broke into your house as
Student A : Ai Leen, I heard that you have just got a pet a prank.
dog. Student A : My house is situated between two vacant plots
Student B : Yes, my uncle bought one for me for my of land but there are neighbours at the back
birthday. He is an animal lover who feels that and across the road. I do not have any clashes
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don’t think they are the culprits. The thieves Exercise 5
ransacked the living room and the bedrooms. Student A : Shopping is a favourite pastime for many
Besides the broken window, there is no other people, young and old. Walk into any shopping
damage to the house itself. mall or go for a warehouse sale, you will be
Student B : Have you listed the things that are missing? surprised at the number of people there.
Student A : Yes. Here’s the list. Student B : You are right. Malaysians do enjoy shopping.
Student B : One of my men checked with your neighbours The problems are the crowd and getting a
to find out if they had heard or seen anything parking space.
unusual. However, your neighbour at the back, Student A : For those people who don’t like crowds, there
is online shopping. This is the kind of shopping
Encik Ghani, was out the whole morning. Your
neighbour across the road, Mr. Sarjit did not we can do in the comfort of our own homes
and it is becoming more and more popular.
notice anything strange. You will have to come Student B : Yes, online shopping is popular simply
with us to the station to make a written report. because it is convenient, especially for busy
Student A : That’s not a problem. Sir, I hope that you will young professionals. But, like conventional
be able to recover my things soon. shopping, there are pros and cons. One of the
Student B : My men and I will do our best. advantages is that one can easily find what
one is looking for online, not to mention the
Exercise 4 discounts which may be offered.
Student A : Harun, this is the best time of the day for me Student A : The drawback here is that the shipping cost
– being able to sit here and watch the sunset can easily offset the discount of a product. In
undisturbed. other words, the saving made on the purchase
Student B : I agree with you. In fact, this is one of the of the product online is spent on delivering it
things I treasure – the time to relax and watch to your home.
nature at work. Student B : That’s true. It is also likely that the description
Student A : Time to relax and do things we like is something of the product may not be accurate. A refund
that we should cherish. Nowadays, people may not be possible if we realise that we do
don’t seem to have the time to relax. They not like the product or it doesn’t meet our
expectations.
are always looking for ways to make money. Student A : One advantage that makes online shopping
My parents, for example, are so busy that I attractive is that the Internet is accessible 24
can only spend time with them on weekends. hours a day and 7 days a week. The availability
Most of the time, my sister and I have dinner of broadband makes it much easier and faster
by ourselves. to receive and send information and pictures.
Student B : I’m glad to say that my parents are not as busy Student B : Internet auction sites play an important part
as yours. We have dinner together every day in making prices of items on sale affordable.
and this is something I treasure. Another thing Some items are sold at prices lower than those
I treasure is health. I’m glad to say that I am offered by the shops in our neighbourhood.
in good health. Without health, we will not be Student A : When we go shopping, we are afraid of snatch
able to enjoy life. thieves or pickpockets. This problem does
Student A : As the saying goes, ‘health is wealth’. There not happen to online shoppers. However, the
are so many things we can do if we are safety of a payment device or system is still
healthy. I sympathise with children who are the major question in every online shopper’s
afflicted by diseases like cancer. I always head. One’s personal details may be stolen
thank my lucky stars that I don’t have such and abused in the process of making an online
health problems. transaction.
Student B : Another thing I treasure is having friends who Student B : All said and done, everything we do has its
are sincere and reliable. True and sincere pros and cons. We have to be alert at all times.
friends are hard to find these days.
Student A : This is why you treasure me! I am your sincere Model 4 Group Work
and true friend right? I am positive that you will Exercises
agree with me. A positive outlook is the basis
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of everything that is good in life. Exercise 1
Student B : I never thought you could be so profound. Student A : Look at this notice about the ‘Say No to Plastic
But, you are right. A positive outlook makes Bags Campaign’. The public is advised not to
a person warm, understanding, outgoing and use plastic bags when shopping.
likeable. It helps him or her to make friends. Student B : When we use less plastic, we are doing our
Student A : So, let’s treasure our friendship. part in saving the environment. Plastic bags
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are non-recyclable. The problem of pollution Student C : Parental expectations put pressure on students
will only get worse if the use of plastic bags to score excellent results. Some parents do not
is allowed to continue. encourage their children to excel in sports as
Student C : Some shopping centres are replacing plastic they feel that playing sports is a waste of time.
bags with paper bags. This is definitely a good Student D : These children may leave school with good
move, but paper bags are not durable as they academic results, but their interpersonal skills
tear easily. People tend to throw them away are poor. If we are capable of striking a
everywhere and this adds to the difficulty in balance between studies and sports, we will
keeping the environment litter-free. do better than them in the future.
Student D : I think the best reusable shopping bags should Student A : We agree with you totally.
be made of cloth. Since they are durable and
washable, they can be reused umpteen times. Exercise 3
Student B : Unlike plastic, cloth is biodegradable and Student A : The weather these days is really hot. It feels
environmentally friendly. like an oven everywhere. I wonder when the
Student A : A cloth bag takes more weight than a plastic weather will change for the better.
bag or a paper bag. It can be zipped up and is Student B : Too much rain is a problem as we are afraid
more convenient for a shopper to bring along. of floods. Too much sun is just as bad as dry
Student D : We can fold a cloth bag and keep it in our bag weather can be just as problematic.
when not in use. Student C : Both of you have just voiced what is uppermost
Student C : I would like to emphasise the practical aspect in our minds these days. The weather condition
that cloth shopping bags can be turned into is really worrying. Everybody is wondering if
‘suitcases’ or ‘schoolbags’. We will definitely drought is imminent.
use less plastic if shopping centres and the Student D : Do you know how hot it actually is? The
authorities insist on the use of cloth bags. highest temperature recorded in some places
Student B : I suggest that we start using cloth shopping is 39°C. This situation is expected to continue
bags next time we go shopping. Together we until September, when the rainfall will be back
can make a difference. to normal.
Student A : Yes, let’s set an example for other shoppers. Student C : Such hot weather conditions can have adverse
effects on our water supply. The water level at
the reservoir may drop. If this happens, our
Exercise 2 taps may run dry.
Student A : Look at this newspaper report! It says Student A : So, we should be prudent enough not to waste
that three students scored 15 As in all the water. We should control the amount of water
fifteen subjects they sat for in the SPM exam
last year. I am only taking nine and I am we use every day.
struggling and wondering whether I can get Student B : But, I think I use more water than all of you.
any distinction. How can a student prepare I shower more frequently as I sweat easily,
for fifteen subjects and score distinctions in especially on a hot day.
all of them? Student D : I do the same thing too. I guess we can’t help
Student B : I guess they must be very intelligent or had it. According to my family doctor, we should
worked very hard every minute of the day. I drink lots of water to keep our body hydrated
wonder if they enjoyed all that studying. and follow a healthy lifestyle.
Student C : How did they manage to fit in their Student A : This dry weather condition can cause
extracurricular activities? Does the report outbreaks of fire. So, I hope that people will
mention anything about these students going be more careful with their cigarettes and
for tuition? campfires.
Student D : No, there is no mention of tuition. They said Student B : The sun is the major source of energy, but too
that they studied hard and did their best. I feel much of it drains our energy.
they must have sacrificed their extracurricular
activities for their academic success.
Enrichment Exercises
Student B : I sincerely applaud those students, but is Enrichment Exercises Answers
this what schooling is all about? Doing well Exercise 1
in exams? There is so much emphasis on Student A : I was really impressed by the steps taken
exam results. I feel that committing facts to by the local authorities to create awareness
memory and getting them out when answering of the importance of ecology among people.
questions is not real learning. It is also not a According to this report, the month of May has
true measure of one’s intelligence. been declared as the eco-tourism month.
Student A : That is not schooling, but robotic learning. Student B : A coastal area in the state attracts migratory
Fortunately, my parents do not insist on a birds. Many migratory bird species pass
string of As. They always tell me to do my best through the country annually and they make
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Student C : That’s a good reason to protect the surrounding and collect them on Saturdays.
environment so that it remains attractive to Student D : That’s a good idea because we need to
the birds. Besides this area, there are many store them for one day only. The class that
other areas along the coast that also attract contributes the most will win a prize. The PIBG
migratory birds to make stopovers. This is will sponsor the prize. I would like to suggest
something that excites local birdwatchers. that we invite officers from the Department of
Student D : Unfortunately, while these areas are being Environment to give talks on how to safeguard
protected and conserved, we are losing other the environment.
natural sites, like the fireflies’ sanctuary in Student C : The talks will be held during the Recycling
Kuala Selangor. The sanctuary is slowly
being destroyed by pollution caused by the Week. My mother has a friend who makes
development of the surrounding areas. This handicrafts from recycled cards and paper
fairyland-like area used to be so brightly lit bags. I can invite her to come and give a
and it attracted many local and foreign tourists. demonstration.
Some people consider it a national treasure Student B : My aunt is very much involved in recycling
and that gladdens the heart. leftover food, fruit peels and leaves and
Student C : Nowadays, the lights don’t twinkle so brightly. twigs into compost. She will be most willing
Effluence from the estates and factories to come and explain the process of making
nearby are driving the fireflies away. compost. The Gardening Club and the Science
Student B : There was a letter in the newspaper complaining Society members will be most interested, I’m
about the Kinta Nature Park suffering the same sure.
fate. This area used to attract water birds to Student A : What about making a visit to the recycling
nest. The park is now neglected to the extent factory so that students will get an opportunity
that many trees and aquatic plants have died. to see how paper and glass are recycled. I
People who fish there use large cast nets and will take care of the correspondence for this
there are sand mining and farming activities activity if the principal approves the proposal.
around the park.
Student A : It is sad to know that these nature parks are I think we have enough ideas to present to the
being destroyed in the name of development. principal. Thank you for your support.
But, I’m glad to know that other areas are Exercise 3
being preserved and efforts are being made to Student A : Do you all know what we should do or not do
create awareness among the general public. when there is lightning? My parents tell me not
Student D : Changing people’s mindset will take time. At to make calls on both the house phone and
least, there is a first step in the right direction the mobile phone.
and, hopefully, it will lead to greater efforts. Student D : That’s what I have been told too. I’ve also been
Exercise 2 told not to take a shower or use the sink as
Student A : Good morning to all of you and thank you for water pipes conduct electricity.
attending this meeting. Today, we will discuss Student B : I’m not sure, but one of the things we should
the activities for the Recycling Week. Please do is to run for shelter when we hear thunder
put forward whatever ideas you have. For or see lightning. We should not wait for the
a starters, it is proposed that the Recycling rain to fall before we act.
Week should be held from 22 to 26 June Student C : You’re right because lightning can strike before
2016. Form 4 students will be involved in the the rain starts falling. We should take shelter
organisation of the campaign for the whole inside a building, not a shed in an open area.
school. Student D : Yes, make sure you are inside, not outside
Student B : I would like to suggest that we put up a notice a building because one can get hurt not by
about the aims and objectives of the Recycling lightning but by falling debris from things
Week. The planned activities are to create damaged by lightning.
environmental awareness among students Student B : Another important thing to remember is we
concerning the importance of conserving the should not take shelter under a tree. Tall trees
environment and reducing waste. Students will are most prone to being struck by lightning.
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be educated on the ways of reducing waste. Student A : If you are in a bus shelter, don’t stand near or
Student C : We should encourage students to collect hold on to the metal poles or railings. One can
things that can be recycled like newspapers, be directly or indirectly harmed by lightning.
magazines, books and aluminium cans for Student C : It looks like we do have some knowledge of
the next four weeks. All the classes will bring what to do in the event of lightning. The sky is
recyclable items to school on Fridays and the getting a bit dark now. So, let’s get out of the
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Exercise 4 Student C : This means that when we go on a holiday, we
Student A : Deforestation means the clearing of large should unplug all appliances or they continue
areas of forests. Forests which have been draining away energy. Computers should also
standing for generations are being depleted be turned off at the end of the day. Offi ce
in the name of progress and fi nancial gains. workers should turn off their computers when
Logging companies and dam builders have they are away for long meetings or lunch.
cleared millions of hectares of forests. Student D : In that case, we should make it a habit to
Student B : Do these people and the authorities realise switch off the lights when we leave a room.
the effects of deforestation? Forests exist for Clean lights shine brighter, so dust them when
special reasons and deforestation can bring necessary.
about severe local and global environmental Student C : We should also refrain from using general room
effects. lighting for specifi c purposes; instead, use task
Student C : There is a serious effect on the climate. When lighting such as reading lamps or lighting over
trees are burnt or cut down, the carbon that the kitchen counter. Use energy-saving lights.
has been stored up in the forests is released They may be costlier than ordinary lamps but
into the atmosphere, thereby aggravating the in the long run, it is cheaper as can be seen
greenhouse effect. from the electricity bill.
Student D : This must be one of the reasons for the hot Student A : Another way to reduce our carbon footprint
weather condition nowadays. But, what is is to conserve water. Not only is water a
more disturbing is the effects on certain people scarce resource globally, it takes huge
like natives and animals that depend on forests amounts of energy to treat and move it around.
for their survival. To some people and most Such energy may involve the use of non-
animals, forests are their essential means of biodegradable materials and this contributes to
survival and habitat. pollution, which in turn adds to global warming.
Student A : These people lose their homes and source of Student B : Tell your parents to pay their bills online. This
food, building materials, fi rewood and water. will help eliminate the paper trail and they will
This loss consequently leads to malnutrition also avoid unnecessary trips to the bank, post
and increase in outbreaks of diseases. offi ce or town. In this way, there is less air
Student C : Tropical rainforests are home to both animals pollution and less consumption of fuel. This
and plants and deforestation has resulted leads to a saving of energy resources.
in the species disappearing together with Student D : Lastly, bag the waste. Reduce fi rst. Then, reuse
the rainforests. The number of endangered followed by recycle. Reusing one aluminium
species is increasing daily. can saves 90% of the energy needed to
Student B : Plants and animals are essential parts of man’s produce a new one. By taking your lunch in a
existence on Earth. Their extinction endangers reusable lunch box instead of a disposable one
our very existence. and opting for a reusable bag instead of more
Student D : The destruction of forests causes serious plastic bags, you save the energy needed to
effects such as extensive fl ooding, aggravated produce new ones.
droughts, soil erosion, pollution of water
supplies and the appearance of pests. All Student B : Little things mean a lot and I hope our small
these so-called natural disasters affect our acts will help reduce global warming and our
lives one way or another. carbon footprints.
Student A : In conclusion, we can say that protecting
forests is of paramount importance.
Chapter
Exercise 5 11 VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT
Student A : The hot topic nowadays is global warming or Answers
how big your carbon footprint is. So, everyone
is responsible for and has a part in tackling Common Errors in English
global warming. Let’s see what we can do to Numbers
reduce our carbon footprint.
Student B : According to one article I read, we should 1. Rescuers had to reach all the 1,044 quake-hit villages
turn off all items of electrical equipment that that are under one hundred and thirty-four townships
are not in use. Appliances left on standby in southwestern Sichuan Province.
continue consuming energy by as much as 134
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2. A 60-year-old woman, who had lived on rainwater in (f) impossible
the past 60 days, was rescued more than 196 hours (g) unhealthy
after the quake. (h) inconsiderate
sixty (i) illogical
(j) irresistible
3. Eighty-six residents of Maliuping village near the top (k) irrelevant
of a one-thousand-two-hundred-metre mountain had (l) inedible
been cut off since the quake. B Prefixes
1200
1. Verb Noun Verb Noun
4. Another lucky survivor was found by an 8-member
rescue team on their way to remote villages. educate educator work worker
eight
perform performer observe observer
5. He had been trapped for one hundred and sixty-four
hours in a damaged manganese pit. help helper report reporter
164 admire admirer fight fighter

Problem Words 2. (a) careful, careless
1. The slimming drink had no effect on her weight, but (b) harmful, harmless
it did affect her mood. (c) courageous
2. Their clothes and belongings were strewn here and (d) avoidable
there. (e) thoughtful, thoughtless
3. Did you lose your loose-fitting shirt? (f) speechless
4. You’re not going for the treasure hunt? Your (g) doubtful, doubtless
(h) favourable
teammates will be so disappointed. (i) pitiful, pitiless
5. Who’s coming for dinner? Whose plate is this? (j) dangerous
6. ‘I am bigger and stronger than you.’ Arman said. He
was a successful businessman then. Phrasal Verbs
7. The policeman walked past the bank. As he passed 1. (a) looked for/are looking for
by, he noticed that there was something strange (b) look up
happening. (c) are looking into
8. They are travelling to the northern state of Kedah. ‘Is 2. (a) has taken off
the job too demanding for you?’ the manager asked (b) took down
the worker. (c) take on
3. (a) put off
Affixes (b) put out
A Prefixes (c) put up with
1. (a) dissolve 4. (a) held up
(b) mistrust (b) hold against
(c) dissect (c) Hold on
(d) unemployed 5. (a) turned in
(e) unnecessary (b) turned up
(f) disappoint (c) turned down
(g) injustice 6. (a) broken into
(h) unnoticed (b) broke up
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(i) dissimilar (c) broke out
(j) illogical 7. (a) gone up
(b) went off
2. (a) dishonest (c) went after
(b) unfortunate 8. (a) calls for
(c) dislike (b) called off
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Section B – Continuous Writing
SPM MODEL TEST
SPM MODEL TEST 1 Describe a problem you once had while you were
cycling home after taking shelter at a bus stop
during a thunderstorm and then the five-foot way

Paper 1 of a bicycle repair shop. Explain what you did to
Section A - Directed Writing solve the problem and what you have learnt from
the experience.
Haze – Health Hazard Additional after-school classes had ended early
by Hanim Yusoff because the dark skies threatened thunderstorms.
Haze is a health hazard and has affected many parts of Mr. Wan, the Mathematics teacher, dismissed the
class and told everyone to head home before the
the country. As can be seen in newspaper reports and rain started.
the Air Pollutant Index (API) issued by the meteorological
department, it is still ongoing and affects most of the I rushed to the bicycle shed and hurriedly sped
countries in the region. off on my bicycle, followed by the pack behind me.
Haze is an air pollutant and has harmful effects on Hardly had fi ve minutes passed when thunder claps
the human body. To stay healthy, there are some health hurt our ears and lightning fl ashes blinded us. I
tips that we should take note of. First and foremost, needed another twenty minutes to reach the safety
stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help the of home but it was not to be. I decided to take shelter
body fl ush out the toxins that have been breathed in or at the shaded bus shelter in front of Pak Samad’s
absorbed through the skin. When one comes in from the fried banana stall.
outside, one should clean up and wash one’s hands. When the rain abated to a drizzle, I gingerly
Close ventilation outlets to keep the haze out and purify left the safe dry shelter to venture home. Suddenly,
the air. I heard the clank of the bicycle chain and it broke
There is a tendency for the body temperature to loose from its catch. My immediate thought was
increase. One way to keep the body cool is by wearing regretting not having it repaired last week although it
loose, light-coloured clothes. One should drink healthily had been showing signs it was going to break down.
like reducing caffeine-rich drinks and taking more I looked around and realized I was quite near to Ah
herbal drinks. This is to help reduce body heat. For eye Seng’s Bicycle Repairs. I pushed my bicycle over the
irritation problems, one can reduce eye allergies by using swirling puddles of water to the fi ve-foot way which
preventive-free lubricants. Wash one’s eyes when it is was crowded with wet cyclists and pedestrians.
necessary and try not to use contact lens. Haze can Uncle Ah Seng grinned at me. “You again!
obstruct airways and cause infl amed lungs and arteries. What’s the problem this time, young man?” I indicated
So, one should minimise outdoor activities. But, if there my detached bicycle chain and got a lecture on my
is an urgent need to go outdoors, use protective gear like lax attitude. He offered to give me a second-hand
face masks. One’s immune system may weaken so take chain and with workmanship would cost me RM10.
fruits and vegetables to maintain healthy lung tissues. I looked in my wallet and saw only two ringgit,
Vitamin E as an antioxidant helps to prevent cellular the last of my pocket money for the month. Uncle
damage. Ah Seng kept looking at me. I did not know what to
People with chronic diseases like high blood pressure, do. I did not have the cash on me but I needed the
asthma or heart problems should be extra careful. Haze bicycle to get back and forth to school and right then
can increase and trigger unexpected attacks. So, they it was raining cats and dogs. I was wet through and
should stock up on their medication when there is a haze shivering with cold. Again, I had forgotten to pack my
advisory alert. See a doctor when experiencing extreme raincoat. Uncle Ah Seng took pity on me and told me
symptoms. to get out of my wet school shirt by throwing me a
Newspaper headlines scream of topsy-turvy days clean T-shirt.
with no end in sight to this perennial problem. Schools “Change your wet clothes before you faint from Answers
have to be closed but directives are given only at the the cold. I‘ll charge you fi ve ringgit but in return,
eleventh hour as the authorities do not know when or you assist me by cleaning up my shop, record and
how bad the haze can be. This irks teachers and parents. arrange the stock in the storeroom today. Come in
When there is news that forest fi res have spread, the fear on your free weekends and afternoons to learn some
of haze increases. A few sports events, local and regional bicycle repair techniques and skills. I’ll pay you for the
have to be postponed. work subtracting the apprentice fees and you trade in
this almost worthless bike for the latest bicycle model
Haze is a health hazard that affects the young and at a special discounted price.”
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