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AA Azman NEW SPM ASSESSMENT
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Christine Tan FORMAT 2021
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1Chapter Short Texts (MCQs)

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Identify and use language appropriately
according to context
Apply grammatical rules at word, phrase and
sentence levels correctly and meaningfully
Use various forms of language to create
meaning in a variety of contexts

Say It Right

correct ke-rekt ✓ ko-rek ✗
embarrass im-be-res ✓ em-bress em-bar-ras ✗
history his-te-ri ✓ his-to-ri ✗

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Chapter Introduction

Questions on short texts appear in Part 1 of Paper 1 Reading and Use of English. There is
a total of 8 multiple-choice questions. You will be required to study various kinds of reading

1 materials each no more than 90 words. Each of the questions is followed by one 3-option
multiple-choice item. This section is a test of your reading and comprehension skills as well as

your general language proficiency. Practise questions from different types of stimuli in order to

prepare for this section of the paper.
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1. Read the question to understand what is asked.
2. Study the stimulus carefully. Pay attention to all information found in the stimulus.
3. Some questions are a test of your understanding of the diction used to interpret the information given correctly.
4. Go through all the options given.
5. Find out if there are any synonyms in the answer option and the text.
6. Check each option against the information given.

Questions in this section of the paper are based on the following types of text form:

i-THINK Bubble Map

Signs & Notices Message

Instructions / Labels, Leaflets Skimming is used to quickly gain a general overview
Manuals and not looking for specific information. When skimming
for information, quickly glance over the text, noting key
information. It is not essential to understand each word
when skimming.

TEXT TYPES

Emails & Advertisement
Messages

Comic Strips Newspaper GProakotids FToormKatnifo1w?
reports
• Learn English words starting with 100 most
common words.

• Memorise at least 100 common English words and
then make sentences using the words over and
over again.

• The best way to remember the vocabulary you
have learnt is to use it in sentences.

• Use the words you have learnt in conversations or
writing.

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SPM Model Question and Answer Chapter

1. Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark 1
the correct answer A, B or C.

Taste the exquisite boba milk tea.
The specially made pearls from chosen tapioca starch will make you want more.

At Hello Boba, we personally made the boba without any additives or preservatives.
We also perfected our milk tea with a recipe that has evolved from varieties of drinks.

You can choose to use whole or skim milk or even non-dairy substitutes such as
almond and coconut.


The purpose of the advertisement above is
A to tell consumers how they make the boba milk tea
B to increase the sales of the boba milk tea
C to introduce their boba milk tea
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Comment and Answer
The answer is C because this is a question that tests your understanding of the whole text. Since the

text tells mainly about boba milk tea, it is most likely to introduce it. The text does not talk about the
process of making the boba milk tea or telling customers to buy it.

Skill-Based Practices

Practice 1
Complete the information based on the newspaper report below.

1. Where? KUALA LUMPUR: Our brave firefighters did it again. This 2. Who and what
time, rescuing a mischievous feline out of a sticky situation. was involved?
A grey cat was found to have been stuck in a hole of a door
in IKBN Bukit Mertajam. Maybe it thought that it could fit
and escape through it to the other side. The cat’s blunder
led to the firemen being called in. 3. What had
Bukit Mertajam Fire and Rescue station deployed 10 happened?
firemen to the scene. They used special tools and managed
to free the cat without any injuries.

5. How did it happen? 4. What had happened to the cat at the end?

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Practice 2
Complete the information based on the advertisement below.

1. Organiser? English Language Show Your Voice 2. What?
Club proudly Singing Competition
1 presents
3. Type of songs?
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Sing your heart out with English songs that you like.
4. What will
Audition: Win Special winners get?
Day: Saturday Prizes
Date: 24th April 202_
Time: 10 a.m.
Venue: Music Room

5. When and where is the audition?

Practice 3
Match a word in column A with a word in column B that has a similar meaning.

Column A • Column B
1. help • • a. obtain
2. receive • • b. let
3. give • • c. assess
4. disturb • • d. encourage
5. try • • e. offer
6. allow • • f. utilize
7. make • • g. cope
8. purpose • • h. assist
9. motivate • • i. attempt
10. collect • • j. revenue
11. handle • • k. aim
12. evaluate • • l. gather
13. income • • m. interrupt
14. save • • n. rescue
15. use • o. produce

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Practice 4
Choose the most suitable synonym for the underlined word in each sentence.

1. The programme is to provide support to poverty-stricken families.

A aid B encouragement C fund MeMsseaMsgseeasgseage 1

2. We need to preserve nature. WAYS TO LEARN SYNONYM

A reserve B keep C maintain Synonyms are very useful to avoid repetition in
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3. The teacher guides the students on the right path. vocabulary and synonyms.

A trains B advises C teaches 1. Keep a Vocabulary Notebook – write down
all the words that you encounter from
4. That is the tallest building ever constructed. reading or listening to a song in a small
notebook. It will help you learn more words
A created B designed C invented and synonyms.

5. I have arranged a meeting for you tomorrow. 2. Look them up in the thesaurus - When
A organised B created C adjusted you write essay practices, frequently look
for synonyms of repetitive words in the
6. The scammers tried to circumvent the authorities by setting thesaurus. You can just google them as
well.
up a mislead.
3. Use them- Once you learnt the synonym,
A foil B escape C avoid try to use them in your writing or speaking.
You will be able to remember them quicker.
7. The meeting between the two enemies was unpleasant.
A encounter B appointment C confrontation

8. The man used fake money to buy the groceries.
A deception B hoax C counterfeit

9. The villagers were shocked to find out that the gold was real. Synonym refers to a word that
has the same or nearly the same
A true B actual C authentic meaning as another word.
Check out more synonym from
10. He would win an award for being a devoted husband. https://7esl.com/synonyms/

A loyal B dutiful C true

Practice 5
Read the texts below. Then, write out the main idea of each text.

Example: The most important step to save
The most important step to save the environment is to stop the environment is to stop throwing
throwing rubbish everywhere. Some people throw rubbish into rubbish everywhere.
rivers and drains. This will cause water pollution that will
contaminate our drinking water. We will suffer the consequences.

Texts Main ideas

As I walked home, I saw two boys surrounding a smaller
boy. The scene did not feel right. Looking at their body
1. language, I immediately knew a bully was happening. This
made me angry and I straight away jumped down my throat.

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Chapter Everybody feels stressed. We get stressed by our studies,

work, family, and even friends. What makes stress different
2. to everyone is how they handle it. The way everybody copes

will either make their lives happy or miserable.

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With recent economic crises, the price of the housing market

has dropped significantly. House owners are worried that
3. their home values will decrease. However, for people who
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are looking to buy a home, this would be a perfect time.
They can purchase a house that they can afford.

Today many people do not like cooking. Most they will say

they do not have the time or cooking takes too much time.

4. Buying groceries is also a hassle for them as you need to
get out of the house and buy the items that you need. With
the rise of food delivery services, more and more people

resort to leaving cooking behind.

As I stared out of the window, my mind dazed away in

boredom. Doing nothing was so nice. I could stay like that
5. forever. I rested my head on the table, eyes fixed on the

clouds. They looked so fluffy like cotton candy. How I wish
I had cotton candy. It would be delicious.

Come and visit our store now! We have special prices for

the end of year sale. We want to clear everything out. Visit
6. and buy things that you have always wanted at a cheaper

price. You will regret not coming sooner!

Yesterday, a young woman was badly injured in an accident.

She was crossing the road at a zebra crossing when a car hit

7. her. Onlookers say the car was very fast and the driver did
not have the time to hit the brake. The woman was brought
to the hospital after an ambulance was called. She had a

broken leg and fractured ribs.

Do you know how many strays there are? I would say a lot.

Everywhere I go, I see cats and dogs roaming around the
8. streets. Unlike people, they are unable to call for help or tell

us that they are hungry or sick. Thus, it is up to us to help
the strays. We can help them in many ways.

Sepang – A woman was caught red-handed trying to sneak

out several clothes into her fake pregnant belly. She loaded
the new, expensive clothes in the belly, and tried to walk

9. past the detection machine before it beeped. When she
was stopped by the guard, she tried to run away but was

stopped by one of the customers. Police say that she will
be charged with theft and face a court hearing.

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Exercises SPM-Based Chapter

Practice 1 1

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the
correct answer A, B or C.

LoAveidKiNtteeneGdaerddenPenerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.Dalella Super

Our shelter was founded in 2012. We have Don’t have to iron clothes for
rescued and saved over 600 cats. Many of them work? Don’t worry, Dalella is
have been adopted by cat lovers. There are only here to help. Our baju kurung
85 cats left in our shelter. and blouses are all ironless.

Help us by adopting the cats or donate some Just wash, dry, and wear
money for the furry babies. Cat food and litter them. It is super easy! No
more spending time ironing
are expensive!
You may call Sarah at 011-5437896. clothes.

1. What is the purpose of the advertisement? So, what are you waiting for? Get Dalella’s
A To ask people to rescue and save more clothes at a price as low as RM59.
cats. Visit www.dalellasuper.com now!
B To ask people to provide help by adopting
or donating money. 3. What makes the clothes at Dalella Super
C To call Sarah when someone wants to special?
donate to the shelter. A They cost as low as RM59.
B There is no need to iron them.
UTTAR PRADESH- Two men have been C You need to wash, dry, and wear them.
arrested for duping a doctor into buying an
‘Aladdin’ magic lamp for about 7 million rupees. NOTICE
They promised the magic lamp will bring wealth
and fortune to the doctor. Please be advised that the School Access Centre
The doctor lodged a police report after is currently experiencing a technical issue with
realising the lamp has no magical powers the server. There will be no Internet connection
when he rubbed it. The men were arrested on until the issue is resolved. Steps are taken by the
Thursday and were jailed in custody. The doctor school technician.
said he met the men while treating a woman who
told him about the magic lamp claiming it has We truly apologise for this inconvenience.
real magical powers.
4. The notice to students says that
2. Which of the following statements is true? A the technician apologises for the unresolved
A A couple of men were jailed because of issue.
fraud. B the students cannot use the School Access
B The doctor realised the Aladdin magic lamp Centre.
was magical. C the computers are unable to connect to the
C The doctor bought the magic lamp to help Internet at the moment.
the woman he treated.

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Chapter Dear May, TERENGGANU — Have you heard about the
When you read this, I am out with your fa- millionaire student? Malik, a 17-year-old student at
ther to the grocery store. I’ve already made SMK Datoh, has ventured into a successful business.
pancakes and they are on the dining table. He managed to expand his grandmother’s business
of selling ‘maruku’ and potato crisps by taking it
1 Just help yourself and wait for us to get online. Instead of the usual customers from the
home. If you have anything that you want, neighbourhood, Malik has gathered thousands of
just call or message me before 12. I think we customers through the use of social media. He has
will finish shopping by then. been a social media sensation since the news of a
‘rich student’ reached the ears of the netizens.
Mom
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5. Which of the following is true? 7. Which of the following is NOT true?
A May can eat the pancakes. A Malik has been growing his grandmother’s
B May’s parents will return by 12. business online.
C May’s mother asked May to call her at 12. B Thousands of netizens have heard about
Malik’s business venture.
There are so many social media nowadays. C Thousands of customers from the
Sometimes you can’t even keep up with them. neighbourhood bought ‘maruku’ from Malik.
There’s Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,
TikTok, WeChat, and many more. Social media A National (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
allows us to be connected to each other and CPR course was held last Thursday at the Mesia
we can see what others are up to all the time. Hall. The course aimed to teach more about the
Sometimes you can even read or watch the news emergency lifesaving procedure. CPR can save
since many news broadcasting companies have lives if it is done immediately and properly when
turned to social media for news coverage. a patient’s heart stops beating. Almost 500 people
attended the course which was done in four stages
to accommodate the high number of participants.

6. From the article above, we know that 8. Which of the following is true?
A people cannot keep up with the news A There were 500 people learning how to do
coverage on social media. CPR.

B news broadcasting companies use social B The National CPR course was held to help
media to post current news. people who have a health problem.

C people like to use social media such as C The CPR course had to be done in several
Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and more. stages because of the large number of

participants.

Practice 2

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the
correct answer A, B or C.

ROOM FOR RENT 1. The advertisement says
A the house is far from the town centre.
A good-sized room in a terraced house in Taman B renters have to pay the water bills.
Jambu. The room is furnished with a bed and a C the room is not fully furnished.
wardrobe. It is only a 20-minute drive to the town
centre. Kitchen facilities are shared with two other
lovely and friendly roommates.

Women only.
Only RM130 monthly including water bills.

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Stay Fit, 4. From the advertisement above, we know that Chapter
Join the Marathon! A it is easy to open a bank account with Guild
Do you have what it takes to complete a marathon? Bank. 1
Challenge yourself in a 21.1km run to the finish line.
There’s even a half marathon race for newbies and the B the customers have to choose only between
Student and Future Savings Plan.
elderly.
C customers will get RM5 when they open an
All runners will get a free shirt and certificates. account with Guild Bank.

Join the marathon on the first Sunday of December.Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.SABAH — A 34-year-old man has been arrested
Date: 4th December 2021 at Kinabalu Airport after he was found to be
smuggling exotic birds inside his luggage. 28 live
Venue: Common Hill Centre birds of various varieties were found strapped in
a hidden compartment of the luggage. Thankfully
To register, log on to www.onemarathon.com the man made a few holes for the birds to be able
to breathe and the authorities managed to save
2. Which of the following is true? them all. He will be charged under the wildlife
A Participants can register on 4th December. trafficking act.
B First-timers and old people who join can run
10.5km. 5. Which of the following is true?
C Participants must run the marathon to A A man was arrested because he bought live
challenge themselves. exotic birds.
B The exotic birds are alive because of the
Dear Mr. Chen, holes in the luggage.
I would like to apologise for not attending your C A man selling live exotic birds at Kinabalu
class. I was unable to go to the class because my father’s Airport was arrested.
car broke down this afternoon. We had to wait for the
mechanic to come by and fix the car. It took quite a long Malaysia has a lot of sunshine being near
time to fix it. the equator. Savvy homeowners are installing
Could you send me the notes and exercises that you solar panels to harness the power of the sun
gave during the class? to turn sunlight into electricity. Many
Regards, homeowners have a lot of interest in solar
Joseph panels in order to become eco-friendly. It
gives them a personal choice to go green. ‘It
3. Which of the following statements is true? is one of the ways to help save the planet as it
A Joseph’s father had to fix the car. is renewable energy.’ Datuk Ray, CEO of Ray
B Joseph couldn’t show up to the class. Go Solar EPC, said. Installing solar panels at
C Joseph’s father’s car was old and need a home play an active role in fighting climate
mechanic to fix it. change and it would save consumers from
paying the electricity bills.
GUILD BANK
www.guildbank.org 6. Which of the following statements is true?
A Datuk Ray wants consumers to fight climate
Open a savings account at our bank now. change.
With every new account open, RM5 will be deposited in B Homeowners opt to install solar panels to
go green.
the account. C Solar panels can absorb sunlight only near
We also have a Student Savings Plan and a Future the equator.

Savings Plan.

Your account will be accessible via the internet and mobile
banking.

It’s never been easier to save with our savings account.
Register now.

For more details, please contact our nearest branch.

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Notice For Customers Andy

Please be aware that the WHITE parking spaces 12:23
are for customers. The YELLOW parking spaces
 Are you going to Jamie’s party later?
1 are reserved only for the staff.
Failure to follow the notice will result in the Of course, I’m going. It’s going to be out of
clamping of your car and a fine. this world! I heard he booked a band. And
instead of a cake, he’s going to have pizzas.
from: The Management Office
 Really. That’s great. I was thinking of
7. The notice says that not going. I’ve changed my mind now.
A the office will fine customers who park their
car in the wrong space.
B there are two types of parking spaces,
White and Yellow.
C the office dislikes customers who do not
follow the rules.
Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved. Fantastic. Do you want to meet up
and go there together?

 Sure. I’ll meet you at the junction in
front of the thrift shop at 5.

Alright. See you there!
12:28

+ Type a text message

8. Which of the following is true?
A Jamie’s party will have a cake and pizzas.
B Andy will go to Jamie’s party with his friend.
C Andy will not go to the party and will meet
his friend at the thrift shop.

Practice 3

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the
correct answer A, B or C.

BERJAYA THEME PARK 1. Which of the following statements is true?
Celebrating All Mothers A All family members who bring their mothers
on Mother’s Day will get half-price tickets.
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Berjaya Theme Park will
be giving half-price entrance tickets for those who B Only two family members will get half-price
come with their mothers. You can spend a wonderful tickets on Mother’s Day.

time with your mother at the theme park. C Families can celebrate with their mother at
the theme park.
The entrance tickets are available online or at the
ticket office.

TERMS AND CONDITION:
• half-price tickets are for 1 customer and his/her

mother only (additional family member will have to
pay full price)
• proof of relations must be made clear
• valid only on Mother’s Day, 9th May (Sunday)

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CheSrhryeAltenrimal Behavioural scientists have spent many hours Chapter
studying what makes people happy and what does
Save a rescued dog or cat by giving them a home. not. Happiness can predict our health and longevity. 1
Become a parent to one of our animals. To measure social progress and the success of
policies, a happiness scale is used. However,
Tea and sandwiches will be provided to new parents who happiness does not just happen to people. It is in the
adopt a rescued animal. power of everybody to make little changes in our
behavior, our environment, and our relationships
Details: that can make us happier in life.
Date: October 10thPenerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.
Time: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. 5. Which of the following statements is true?
Venue: Taman Megah Community Hall A People will live a long and joyful life if they
are happy.
Adopt, DON’T BUY
B Some people get happiness and some do
2. The advertisement says that not.
A people who adopt an animal from the
shelter will get to enjoy the afternoon tea. C People need to make small adjustments in
B people need to donate a home for the their life to be happy.
rescued animals.
C people can visit the hall all day to adopt an World Suicide Prevention Day
animal.
10 September
Dear Residents of Taman Cendana,
Let’s talk about mental health and suicide. Shine a
There will be a neighbourhood meeting at Surau Iman light on the forbidden topic. Throw out the negative
this Friday (July 6th) at 2.30 p.m. after the Friday prayer.
The meeting is to discuss on how to improve the safety stigma.
of the neighbourhood and any problems related to the Take a minute to change someone’s life.
neighbourhood.
Communicate, Connect, Care.
All are invited. Refreshments will be provided.
If there’s help, there’s hope.
3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A Only those who live in the neighbourhood HELPLINE: 03-77322414
can attend the meeting.
B The meeting is to talk about security issues. 6. From the advertisement above, we know that
C The residents need to be at Surau Iman to A suicide is a forbidden topic.
perform the Friday prayer. B people need to give hope to prevent suicide.
C giving help to a suicidal person will change
BEWARE! their life.

Two wild elephants were sighted near the village. Selling Old Manga
Please keep a safe distance from the elephants if you I am selling all of the Japanese Mangas /
Comic books that I have. Most of the mangas
accidentally come across them. are in good shape and complete series. Need
Do not make any noise or disturb them. to clear out the room as I am moving. I can
post them to you or you can self-collect. Price
Inform the authorities immediately. can be bargained.

Department of Wildlife and National Parks Complete Series: Detective Conan, Naruto,
DragonBall
4. What is the purpose of the notice?
A To make sure villagers keep the elephants Incomplete Series: Bleach, One Piece
safe. Contact David Wu if interested: 011-8976784
B A warning to the villagers regarding the
elephants. 7. Which of the following statements is true?
C To ask villagers to inform the authorities if A All of the mangas are a complete series.
anybody disturbs the elephants. B Buying the mangas will help David Wu to
move.
C You can ask the seller to reduce the price
of the mangas.

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Chapter Perd aEgnagnlgisahn  SPM   Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs) 8. The advertisement says that
A applicants need to state the position that
JOIN OUR TEAM they want.
WE’RE HIRING!
B applications must only include a photo and
Job openings include: references.
• Sales clerk
C applicants can choose the job that they
1 • Store Manager want.
• Customer Service
• Supervisor
Applications and resumes are to be sent via e-mail at
[email protected]. Recent photograph and references
need to be included along with mentioning the position
reference. Last date of application is 31st January.
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Practice 4

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the
correct answer A, B or C.

FIFA 21 B Captain Azrin asked his family to help run
the stall.
by Matt Bezzi
C Captain Azrin decided to switch his job
As to be expected from the latest EA’s popular decades ago.
football games series, FIFA 21 is top-notched with
its presentation, official licenses, and fast-paced fun. Collectibles to Let Go
This series is similar to the previous series, FIFA 20,
however, boasts several upgrades. The visual and I’m letting go of my entire collection of Pokémon
load time are enhanced, with updated rosters and figurines and vintage cards.
customizable stadiums and players.
• 155 Vintage Pokémon Cards for RM950
1. Which of the following is true? • 50 Various Pokémon figurines-RM300
A FIFA 21 is different from FIFA 21.
B The excellence of FIFA 21 has been They are all in mint condition and from a smoke-free
expected. home. The prices for each figurine and card may
C FIFA 21 has upgraded its games to please vary.
gamers.
Email: [email protected]
PETALING JAYA: Millions have lost their jobs Phone number: 012-3345633
because of the devastating Covid-19. The aviation
and airline businesses are among the most affected 3. From the advertisement above, we know that
with many pilots and cabin crew were left without A the collection of Pokémon figurine and
jobs. vintage cards are expensive.
A commercial airline senior pilot switched the flight B the collection of Pokémon figurine and
deck to a kitchen. Captain Azrin Mohamad Zawawi vintage cards are in excellent condition.
decided to return to culinary skills that he had left D the price for the Pokémon figurine and
behind decades ago. His family helped him run vintage cards is fixed.
the stall. What makes it out of the ordinary is that
he is donning his pilot’s uniform while serving his ENDANGERED WILDLIFE SPECIES FACTS
customers at the stall. BLACK SHREW

2. From the news report above, we know that A shrew is a mouse-like mammal that feeds on insects. The
A Captain Azrin wears his uniform selling food Black Shrew is white-toothed and it has only been spotted
at his stall. on Mount Kinabalu, Sabah. It has been listed as a critically
endangered species because of the loss of habitat. However,
since The Black Shrew is so rare, nobody actually knows if it is
critically endangered or has become extinct.

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4. Which of the following statements is true? PerdaEgnagnlgisahn  SPM   Chapter 1 Short Texts (MCQs)  Chapter
A A shrew is a mouse.
B Only a few people have the chance to see A Every car has the same best rates.
the Black Shrew. B Renting a car is a must to tour around
C The Black Shrew is near extinction because
of habitat loss. Langkawi.
C You can book a car earlier by calling the
RENT-A-CAR 
company.
Planning on touring Langkawi Island? Rent a car from us
and tour around the island more easily. 1

We have the best rate on the island with no additional
charge!

Choose a car with the rates that you prefer.

Find us at Langkawi Car Ventures, Jetty Point, Kuah,
07000 Langkawi, Kedah,

or contact us at +604-234 1122 to book in advance.

5. Which of the following is true?
Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved. 6. What is the purpose of the note above?
A To tell Harry to contact Ms. Julia promptly.
B To advise Harry to immediately fill the
forms.

C To remind Harry to submit the forms today.

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Warning:

For external use only. Immediately rinse if contact with

7. From the shampoo label above, we know that
A You don’t have to rinse your hair after using the shampoo.
B People who don’t have allergies can use the shampoo.
C You can use wash clothes to wash your hair.

Hi. Are you still selling blueberry cheesecake?

Hi, there. Yes, I am. We still have a few left.

That’s great! I want to order two blueberry cheese-
cake, please. Can you deliver them to my house?

Alright. No problem. How much are all of them Okay. Yes, we do have a home delivery service.
in total? We charge only RM3 for the delivery.

Two blueberry cheesecakes are RM22. The total is RM25
including the delivery charge. Please provide your address.

8. Which of the following is true?
A The buyer has a problem with the delivery charge.
B There are still many blueberry cheesecakes left.
C The buyer needs to pay RM25 to the seller.

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Practice 5
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the
correct answer A, B or C.

1 Dear Sophie, HiFood & Grocery Delivery

Making pancakes is easy. You need to prepare Lazy to cook but don’t want to eat out?
the ingredients first which are, 1 cup of milk, 1 cup Don’t worry, HiFood is here.
of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, ½
teaspoon of salt, an egg, 1 tablespoon of vegetable We’ll deliver right up to your doorstep.
oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Download HiFood app now and enjoy 30% off
After that, put all the dry ingredients together KFC and McDonald’s.
in a bowl and whisk them. Then, put in all the wet
ingredients one by one and whisk them together. Use code: NEWHIFOOD for this deal.
Lastly, cook the pancake on a hot buttered pan. It Valid only for new customers.
may seem difficult, but it is actually pretty simple.
Order Now!
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3. From the advertisement above, we know that
Love, A new customers can use the code to enjoy
Sarah 30% off for all food on the app.

1. What is the purpose of the message above? B customers need to download an app to use
A It is to introduce pancake making to Sarah. HiFood service.
B It is to help Sarah to make delicious
pancakes. C HiFood will deliver food to you if you do not
C It is to provide instructions to Sarah on how want to cook.
to make pancakes.
9.14
RAUB: The road between Tranum and Fraser’s Hill
near here has been re-opened since it was blocked Hadi
by a fallen tree yesterday.
9:10
The incident happened at 8.15 a.m. yesterday when
the tree crashed onto a car bonnet of a 27-year-old H Hi, Solihan. I heard Rajesh was in an
motorist, who was lucky to escape unhurt. The road accident yesterday.
was then closed for a few hours for the Road Care
unit to clear the fallen tree and the debris. Those Yes, he was. It was raining heavily
who plan to travel to the hill station were advised to yesterday. The motorcycle slipped, he
use Kuala Kubu stretch instead. fell off and broke his leg.

2. From the news report above, we know that H That’s terrible. Is he still in the
A the road was closed for more than two days hospital? I plan to visit him.
for the Road Care unit to clear the fallen
tree. Yes, he is. I’m going to see him later
B Kuala Kubu stretch is the alternative for the actually. Do you want to come?
road between Tranum and Fraser’s Hill.
C the car crashed onto the fallen tree at 8.15 H Absolutely. Just tell me when
a.m. and where.
9:14

+ Type a text message

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4. Which of the following is true? 〈 Back 10:40 PM 80% Chapter
A The accident happened because of the rain.
B Solihan had witnessed Rajesh’s accident. Dental Clinic Contact
D Hadi wanted to see Rajesh’s terrible
accident. Tue, Mar 30 2021, 2:00 PM 1

Not All Plastic is Recyclable Appointment Reminder: You have
an appointment with Dr. Lim on 5th
Plastic bags, plastic films, plastic wrapping, April, at 10.20 a.m. If you can’t make
bubble wraps, and straws are not recyclable. this appointment, please text Cancel
Coffee cups, food containers, crisps bags? No. or Reschedule to 05-677 8899. We
Only clean plastic is recyclable. would be happy to reschedule your
Mobile phones and keyboards, if they are sent to appointment to a more convenlent
the right person, maybe. time.

You can identify the recyclability of the plastics
with the Resin Identification Code (RIC). It is

the number 1-7 in the recycling symbol on the
plastics. The lower the number, the higher the

chances for the plastics to be recyclable.
Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved. 7. From the message above, we know that
A the person has made an appointment earlier
with the clinic.

B the dental clinic is happy if the person
reschedules the appointment.

C the person needs to call the number to
cancel the appointment.

5. Which of the following is true? James Webb Space Telescope
A All keyboards can be recycled.
B Type 1 plastic can hardly be recycled. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the
C Only clean food containers can be recycled. largest, most complex and powerful space
telescope ever built. It is 100 times more
Adopted American Woman Found Out She’s a powerful than its predecessor, the Hubble
Sierra Leone Princess Telescope, and will reveal a universe we
have never seen before. James Webb has
Sarah Culberson, who was adopted and raised by been designed to focus on the infrared bright
a white family in West Virginia, began searching for objects such as extremely distant galaxies. Its
her biological family and learnt that she is related to sunshield is about the size of a tennis court
African royalty in Sierra Leone. When she was 11, which is bigger than its predecessor. It is
she found out that her biological mother died and planned to be launched sometime in 2021 by
her father lived in a village in Sierra Leone. Then, a NASA.
call from her uncle changed Culberson’s life forever
when she found out that she is related to African 8. From the text above, we know that
royalty, the Mende tribe in Bumpe, Sierra Leone. She A the function of James Webb resembles the
is considered a Mahaloi, the child of the paramount Hubble telescope.
chief, which makes her the princess of the Bumpe B the James Webb’s sunshield will be more
village. powerful than the Hubble telescope.
C using infrared will allow us to see far-off
galaxies.

6. Which of the following is true?
A Sarah Culberson’s biological mother lived
in West Virginia and died there.

B Sarah Culberson realised that she is a
princess from her father in Sierra Leone.

C Sarah Culberson’s biological father is the
paramount chief of the Mende tribe.

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Practice 6
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the
correct answer A, B or C.

1 Lab-grown Meat Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved. Missing

Lab-grown meat, or cultured meat, is meat that is Momo
made from the regeneration of cell animal cultures Have long white fur with a black nose. He is fat
without slaughtering animals. Scientists grow the
animal cells by feeding them nutrients such as and has a long greyish tail.
salts and sugars in a controlled lab environment. Last seen at A6, Taman Berlian on
Its appearance, texture, and even nutrients are
similar to actual meat. The goal of lab-grown meat 12th January 2021.
is to reduce the eating of animals, hence reduce the Please call or text Farzana (010-4536788) if
energy consumption required for them. Singapore you have seen him. We love him and miss him
has become the first country to approve a lab-grown
meat product and has allowed the products to be dearly. Thank you.
sold.
2. From the poster above, we know that
1. Which of the following is true? A Farzana wants people to return her cat to
A Eating animals can decrease energy her.
consumption. C the cat has all-white fur and a distinct black
B The aim of producing lab-grown meat nose.
is to lower the number of animals being D Farzana had not seen her cat since
consumed. 13th January.
C Singapore is the first country to create and
sell lab-grown meat.

I need you to be focused and on WARNING!
task today. I don’t want you to
have your head in the clouds. Do SECURITY CAMERAS IN USE.
you understand, Amran?
All activities are monitored and
Well, the clouds do seem cloudy recorded on video to assist in
and gray today. I wonder if it’s crime prevention and to protect
going to rain later. public safety in this premise.

Are you even listening? 24/7 ONSITE MONITORING AND
RECORDING
I’m sorry, what?
4. What is the purpose of the warning sign above?
2. From the dialogue above, we know that A To address the camera that the premise is
A Amran is distracted by the clouds. using.
B Amran is apologising to his boss. B To advise people to not do any crime in the
C the boss does not want Amran to observe premise.
the clouds. C To remind people that they are being
recorded in the premise.

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Flood Worsen in Terengganu Sheria Giveaway! Chapter
Good news! We’re excited to announce that we are
SETIU: 8,260 people were evacuated to relief having a giveaway for Sheria Cash Voucher worth 1
centres as the flood worsened in Terengganu
following the continuous rain. Rescue agencies are RM300 to FIVE (5) lucky winners. There is no
preparing for an increase in the number of evacuees minimum spend required and no purchase necessary to
in the east coast states.
participate or win.
Terengganu disaster management committee You only need to follow these simple steps to enter:
secretariat chief lieutenant colonel (PA) Che Adam 1. Like Sheria- Creative Furniture Design’s Facebook
A Rahman said high tide is expected to occur
tomorrow morning that will cause stagnation of page.
water and will flood low lying areas downstream. 2. Share this post on your Facebook feed and tag

He added the rescue agencies are on alert for the Sheria-Creative Furniture Design and tag the
next phase of evacuation. Facebook page.
3. Tag three (3) friends in this comment section.
5. Which of the following is true? FIVE lucky winners will be randomly selected and
A High tide will cause more flood on the next announced on 31st August at 12 p.m.
day.Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.
B 8,260 people have been evacuated because 7. From the contest post above, we know that
of the continuous rain. A lucky Sheria customers will win RM300
C The rescue agencies have prepared when they make a purchase.
comfortable relief centres for the evacuees.
B the friends you tag in the comment section
Deckers will help you to win the contest.

Deckers styles are best for the C Sheria will choose the winners at random
holidays. Experience the Christmas cheer through Facebook likes, posts, and tags.

with Deckers. Celcem LTE 1:08 AM 88%
Uplift moods and experience great
〈 Messages Mr. Yin Details
comfort.
Feel the joy this holiday with Deckers. Hi, Mr. Yin. My name is Joshue. I’m
interested in the used refrigerator
Enjoy 15% discount on all shirts and you are selling on easy.my. Is it still
trousers. available?

Visit the store near you now. Hi, there. It is still
available.
6. Which of the following is true?
A Deckers are providing the Christmas cheer Great. Could I go and take a look
at its store. at the fridge first? Are you free
B Deckers are promoting Christmas clothing after 5 p.m. today?
at its store.
C Deckers are offering Christmas discounts Yes, sure, you can come. I
for the clothing at its store. should be available after 6 p.m.

Ok, good. I’ll see you then. Please
send me your address later.

Text Message Send

8. From the text messages above, we know that
A Joshua is inquiring about a refrigerator he
saw on a website.

B Mr. Yin is selling a brand-new refrigerator
on easy.my.

C Mr. Yin is setting up an appointment with
Joshua.

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6Chapter Short Communicative Message

Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.CHAPTER FOCUS

Identify and use language appropriately
according to given tasks

Apply grammatical rules at word, phrase and
sentence levels correctly and meaningfully

Use various forms of language to create
meaning in a variety of contexts

I DIdiIomO M S Make a long story short
To tell something briefly
Break a leg
Good luck

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Introduction

This question is known as Task 1 for Paper 2: Writing. It is MANDATORY for students to answer
this question in the SPM examination. For this task, students are required to write more than
80 words. Although you will not be penalised for writing more than the required number of
words, it is highly advisable that you focus on fulfilling the requirements of the task. Be reminded
that you will tend to make more errors when you want to include too many things in your writing.

Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.
1. Read the question to understand what is asked.
2. Study the stimulus carefully. Pay attention to all information found in the stimulus.
3. Underline or highlight the requirements of the task. Make sure you respond accordingly
4. Use the correct register when you are writing. Be careful with the style and tone of your writing
5. Use relevant expressions when responding to the stimulus. Irrelevant responses will lower your chance of

scoring this task
6. Don’t worry. This task is the easiest compared to Task 2 and Task 3 of the Writing Paper.

Chapter Question in this section of the paper maybe taken from MMMeesesssasaagggeee
the following types of text forms:
It is better to respond to the text that comes with the task

(i) Emails rather than including extra points to make your essay longer.

6 (ii) Message If possible, do not go beyond 100 words when you attempt
this task in SPM examination.
(iii) Informal letter

SPM Model Question and Answer

Part 1
You must answer this question.

Question 1
You received an email from your new friend, Hadif who is your friend residing in Singapore.

Hi,
We are having our mid-term break here in Singapore. I’m planning to visit you. Where shall we go
and what can we do there? What should I bring for you?
Looking forward to receiving your reply.
Bye!
Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

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Model Answer

To: [email protected]
Subject: Your mid-term break

Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.Hi Hadif. Start with a simple greeting Chapter
That’s great, my friend. We are having our school holidays as Be brief with your introduction
well. My father and I will pick you up at the airport. Firstly, I am
thinking of bringing you to Pulau Pinang. Since you like to try Since the number of required
food around the globe, I would recommend you to try one of words is around 80, writing in
the famous dishes on that island – the Asam Laksa. Although a single paragraph will not be
it is quite different from Singapore Laksa, I am sure the one in an issue
Penang will tingle your taste buds. Anyway, there’s one thing that
I really hope you could get for me from Singapore. I saw this one Close your email by expressing
Snuggle stationery case that I really like the other day. There’s your feelings. You may also
no more stock in Kuantan therefore I really hope you can buy include your hope in the ending
one in your country. I will share the details of the product later. part.
Couldn’t be happier to having you here in Malaysia. Warmest Sign off
regards to your parents. I really enjoyed myself when I spent my
time in Singapore. Bye.

Your best friend,
Aqeel

Tips for Part 1 of the Writing Paper 6

1. Highlight all the key words/phrases when you are going to attempt this Part. Examples are as follows:

Hi,
We are having our mid-term break here in Singapore. I’m planning to visit you. Where shall we go
and what can we do there? What should I bring for you?
Looking forward to receiving your reply.
Bye!

2. Organise the highlighted words/phrases in a form of a thinking map. This is to ensure you score good
marks for Content mark.

Where shall we go? Pulau Pinang i-THINK Brace Map

Visit to my place What can we do? Try a famous dish – Asam Laksa

What should I bring A stationery case



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3. Use appropriate cohesive devices to make sure a smooth organisation of your writing. This is also to
make it easier for the reader/examiner to assess your email. You can use the following connectors to
make your essay more coherent:

Adding idea Comparing idea Contrasting idea

• Additionally • Likewise • Whereas
• Furthermore • Similarly • Alternatively
• Moreover • Equally • On the other hand
• In addition • As with • Conversely
• Not only … but also • In the same way • However
• On top of that • Nevertheless
• As well as • Otherwise

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Skill-Based Practices

Chapter Practice 1
Your classmate, Sam has sent you an email describing his experience. Complete the information based on
the email below.

6 EMAIL

To: [email protected]

Subject: You should try this! 2. Where?

1. Who joined the Hi Naveen,
trip? 3. What did they
You would not believe this. I went to Pulau Tioman last do?
weekend. My parents also brought my eldest sister and
youngest brother to the majestic island. We did a lot of
things such as snorkelling, cycling around the island as
well as jungle trekking. It was a bit tiring but we really enjoy
ourselves. We took a ferry from Tanjung Gemok and it took
us around an hour and half to reach the Air Batang Jetty in
Tioman. We should meet because I’ve bought something for
you. Until next time.

Sam

4. How did they get there?

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Practice 2 PerdaEgnagnlgisahn  SPM   Chapter 6 Short Communicative Message 
Match the idioms with their meanings.
(a) To depart; to start a journe
1. having a blast (b) To reveal someone’s secret
2. bed of roses (c) A simple job, task or activity
3. call it a day (d) To declare the end of a task/activity
4. cry over spilled milk (e) An easy, comfortable situation/life
5. hit the road (f) To have a good time or to enjoy
6. kill two birds with one stone (g) Complain about something from the past
7. piece of cake (h) Accomplish two different things at the
8. spill the beans
same time
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Practice 3 Chapter
Fill in the gaps with relevant cohesive devices.

Lastly And Although Moreover However



(a) My father is a well-known professor. He is smart 1. hardworking. 2. , 6

he is a dedicated person. 3. he is very busy with his work, he never forgets to spend

his quality time with us. 4. if he could not make his time with us, he would buy us

something if he has to attend seminars abroad.5. I just want to say that my father is

an inspiration.

Finally Therefore So that Because But


(b) Many people will attend the event 1. the speaker is famous. 2. ,

we need to prepare a spacious place 3. we can accommodate around three hundred

attendees. We were thinking of doing it at the city hall,4. it was fully booked.

5. , we will hold the event at school hall.

That However When Because Not only that



(c) I was rushing to school one morning 1. I woke up late. 2. , I had also

missed the bus.3. , Lady Luck was on my side that day. Nobody was waiting at the

main entrance 4. I arrived at school. That was the only time 5.

I made such mistake.

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Since Despite And Then Firstly



(d) As soon as the examination was over, my best friends 1. I decided to spend our

holiday. 2. , we bought direct tickets from KLIA to Langkawi International Airport.

3. , we chose to stay at Langkawi Beach Resort 4. it was near to

Pantai Cenang. We went back happily after everything was over 5. knowing that the

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Practice 4
Complete the following graphic organisers with your own idea.
Example:

Where: Teluk Kemang

Situation: Going for a picnic

Chapter What to do: Picnic, play What to bring?: Musix boc,
beach volleyball sandwiches, mat

6
(a) Where:

1. Situation: Going for a visit

(b) What to do: (c) What to bring?


(a) Where:

2. Situation: Going for a talk

(b) What to do: (c) What to bring?


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(a) Where:

3. Situation: Preparing for an exhibition

Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.(b) What to prepare::(c) What to bring?


(a) Where:

4. Situation: Going for a holiday

(b) What to do: (c) What to bring?


Practice 5 Chapter
Write a sentence to show your feeling when describing a situation.
6

Telling Showing
Example: happy
I am feeling over the moon after coming back from the holiday
(expressing happiness)

1. sad

2. angry

3. anxious

4. worried

5. delighted

6. curious

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Practice 6
Provide your own ideas based on the given prompts and write a paragraph that includes relevant suggestions.
Example:

Situation: Going to a shopping mall Where: IOI City Mall
When: Monday Things to do: Watching movies, buying books
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I think we could spend our school holiday by going to the shopping mall. I think it is best if we go to
the IOI City Mall this Monday. There will not be many people going to the mall on Monday since our parents
and many other adults are working. Plus, we can have the cinemas to ourselves. Lone Ranger 2 is premiering
this weekend and this is our golden opportunity to watch it together with Samuel and Nicky. Besides, I also
want to buy some additional exercise books. We have to spend our holiday by doing some revision as well.

1. Situation: Going for an excursion Where:
When: Things to do:
Chapter

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2. Situation: Going to a birthday party Where:
When: Things to do:

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3. Situation: PerdaEgnagnlgisahn  SPM   Chapter 6 Short Communicative Message 
When:
Organising a social gathering Where:
Things to do:

4. Situation:Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.Recruiting new club members Where:
When: Things to do:

Chapter

6

Exercises SPM-Based

Practice 1 Theme: People & Culture
You must answer this question.

You received an email from your new friend, Syaira who has just transferred into your school.

Hi,

Any plan for the upcoming weekend? Let’s go for an outing with our classmates. Where shall we
go and what can we do there? What should we bring?

Can’t wait for your reply.

Bye!

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Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

EMAIL

To:
Subject:








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Chapter

6

GProakotids FToormKatnifo1w?

Practice 2 There are a lot of ways to say ‘How are you?’ when
writing an email. Try ‘How is it going?’, ‘Are you
alright?’, ‘How are things going on with you and your
family?’ in your writing.

You received an email from your cousin, Felix who is studying at a local university.

Hi,

My mid-term break is approaching. Let’s go and visit some of our relatives. Where shall we go and
who should we meet first? How can we get to see them?

Don’t forget to reply this email.

Bye!

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Now write an email to your cousin in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

EMAIL
To:
Subject:









6

Practice 3
You received an email from your classmate, Melisa who is staying in your neighbourhood.

Hi,
Any plan for the upcoming weekend? Let’s have a study session at my house. What shall we study
and for how long? What should I prepare?
Can’t wait for your reply.
Bye!

Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

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EMAIL

To:
Subject:









6

Practice 4
You received an email from your aunt, Aunt Mary who is visiting your next weekend.

Hi,
Shall we go to the theme park this weekend? There’s a lot of things that we can do there or do
you have any better places for us to visit together? I’m bringing Samuel with me. Do you want to
invite someone else?
See you soon.
Bye!

Now write an email to your aunty in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

Use the correct tone when writing to
someone who is close to you. Do you
remember speaking like sitting for an
interview with your siblings?

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EMAILPenerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.
To:
Subject:









Chapter

6

Practice 5
You received an email from your class teacher, Mr. Aqeel who is requesting for your help.

Hi,
Can you please organise a short meeting with all of our class members? We are planning for a
school visit. Where should we go? What can we do at that place and is there anything that you
want me to prepare?
Hoping for your reply.
Bye!

Now write an email to your aunty in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

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EMAIL

To:
Subject:









6

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1Chapter SHORT TEXTS (MCQs) Practice 4 3. B 4. C 5. C
1. B 2. A 8. C 4. A 5. C
Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.Skill-Based Practices 6. A 7. A 4. B 5. A
3. B
Practice 1 Practice 5 8. C
1. Kuala Lumpur 1. C 2. B
2. 10 firemen and a cat 6. C 7. A 3. C
3. The cat stuck in a hole of the door 8. A
4. The cat was free without any injuries. Practice 6
5. The firemen used special tools to free the cat 1. B 2. A
6. C 7. C

Practice 2 2Chapter MULTIPLE-CHOICE CLOZE
1. English Language Club
2. Singing Competition Skill-Based Practices
3. English songs
4. Special Prizes
5. It is on Saturday, 24th April 2021 at the Music Room.

Practice 3 Practice 1 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. D
1. h 2. a 3. e 4. m 5. i 1. B 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. A
6. b 7. o 8. k 9. d 10. l 6. B
11. g 12. c 13. j 14. n 15. f

Practice 4 Practice 2

1. a 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. a 1. adapt 6. carefree
8. c 9. c 10. A
6. c 7. a 2. affected 7. miniature

3. sensor 8. wise

Practice 5 4. diary 9. banned
1. I immediately knew a bully was happening.
2. What makes stress differently to everyone is how 5. risky 10. Escaped

they handle it. Practice 3

3. However, for people who are looking to buy a home, 1. told 6. speak
this would be a perfect time.
2. talked 7. tell; say
4. Today most people do not like cooking.
5. Doing nothing was so nice. 3. speak 8. speak
6. We have special prices for the end of year sale.
7. Yesterday, a young woman was badly injured in an 4. spoke 9. talk

accident. 5. talking 10. give

8. We can help them in many ways. Practice 4
9. A woman was caught red-handed trying to sneak out
1. ideas 6. together
several clothes in her fake pregnant belly.
2. meet 7. change

3. light 8. ages

4. since 9. way

Exercises 5. mind 10. then

SPM-Based

Practice 1 3. B 4. C 5. A Practice 5
1. B 2. A 8. C 1. hesitantly 5. gently
6. B 7. C 2. sharply 6. firmly
3. wearily 7. impatiently
Practice 2 4. joyously 8. angrily
1. C 2. B
6. B 7. A 3. B 4. C 5. B Practice 6 Answers
8. D 1. from 6. of
2. for 7. to
Practice 3 3. C 4. B 5. C 3. at 8. of
1. B 2. A 8. A 4. from 9. for
6. C 7. C 5. for 10. of

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Practice 7 3. worth his salt
4. cut corners.
1. A 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. C 5. dice with death
8. A 9. B 10. B 6. enough is enough
6. A 7. B 7. come hell or high water
8. crossed the Rubicon
Exercises SPM-Based 9. feet of clay
10. fell foul of
Practice 1 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. D
1. B 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. D
6. A

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1. D 2. A 8. D 9. B 10. A
6. B 7. C 1. calibre 6. recovered

2. excessive 7. aptitude

Practice 3 3. indefinitely 8. diminishing
1. B 2. C
6. B 7. A 3. B 4. D 5. A 4. soared 9. survive
8. D 9. C 10. D
5. fastidious 10. exposed

Practice 4 Practice 4
1. B 2. C
6. C 7. C 3. B 4. A 5. D 1. (i) 6. (f)
8. A 9. D 10. D
2. (e) 7. (j)

3. (h) 8. (g)

Practice 5 4. (b) 9. (a)
1. A 2. B
6. A 7. B 3. C 4. D 5. A 5. (c) 10. (d)
8. C 9. A 10. C
Practice 5
Practice 6 3. B 4. D 5. C Text 1: Rainwater harvesting is not suitable for potable
1. A 2. C 8. D 9. A 10. C
6. A 7. A usage or consumption purposes.
Text 2: The phrase is ‘selfless generosity’.
Practice 7 3. C 4. D 5. A Text 3: Students’ own answer
1. A 2. B 8. A 9. A 10. D Text 4:
6. B 7. C 1. (a) With a powerful punch of water or foam

Practice 8 3. B 4. D 5. A (b) A Star War’s side kick
1. B 2. A 8. B 9. A 10. D (c) RS3
6. C 7. C (d) LAFD chief
(e) In four downtown buildings
Practice 9 3. D 4. B 5. B (f) October 13
1. C 2. A 8. B 9. B 10. D 2. The reasons are it packs a powerful punch of
6. A 7. C water or foam and can go where firefighters otherwise
can’t.
Practice 10 3. A fireball caused by an explosion of hazardous
materials engulfed the buiding.
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. C 4. B
8. D 9. A 10. C 5. D

6. A 7. C Exercises

3Chapter Practice 1 3. C 4. C SPM-Based
1. D 2. D 8. B
6. C 7. C 5. A

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Skill-Based Practices Practice 2
1. D 2. D
Practice 1 6. C 7. C 3. C 4. C 5. A
1. e 8. B
Answers 6. c 2. a 3. j 4. b 5. h
7. f 8. i 9. d 10. g

Practice 2 Practice 3 3. D 4. A 5. A
1. worth a try 1. D 2. A 8. B
2. chickened out 6. D 7. C

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Practice 4 Practice 1 Exercises 4. H SPM-Based
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. C 1. B 2. E 3. G
6. A 7. B 8. A 6. A 5. D

Practice 5 Practice 2 3. G 4. B 5. F
1. A 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. B 1. C 2. E
6. C 7. A 8. B 6. A

Practice 6
1. A 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. C
6. C 7. A 8. A

Practice 7
1. D 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. A
6. D 7. B 8. A

Practice 8
1. D 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. D
6. A 7. A 8. C
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6. D

Practice 4 3. G 4. F 5. H
1. E 2. D
6. A

Practice 5 3. A 4. D 5. G
1. C 2. H
6. F

Practice 6 3. G 4. A 5. E
1. C 2. F
4Chapter 6. B

GAPPED TEXT Practice 7
1. G 2. A
6. H 3. F 4. D 5. B

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Practice 1 Practice 8 3. G 4. B 5. H
1. C 2. F
1. these 6. those 6. A

2. these 7. Those

3. that 8. This

4. this 9. this

5. These 10. those 5Chapter MATCHING AND INFORMATION
TRANSFER
Practice 2

1. f 2. a 3. g 4. b 5. c Skill-Based Practices
8. e 9. j 10. l
6. d 7. h

Practice 3 Practice 1 3. C
1. A 2. A

1. Due to 6. because Practice 2
1. A hanging sheet of canvas
2. Therefore 7. so that 2. (i) the announcement that the Elephant Man was to

3. consequently 8. similarly be seen within

4. since 9. In contrast (ii) the price of admission was two pence

5. because of 10. However 3. A life-size portrait of the Elephant Man/ The figure of
a man with the characteristics of an elephant
Practice 4 3. B 4. A 5. A Answers
1. B 2. A 8. B 9. C 10. A 4. A shilling
6. B 7. A 5. (i) empty and grey with dust

Practice 5 4. A 5. B (ii) dim
1. B 2. A 3. C 9. A 10. C (iii) cold and dank
6. C 7. A 8. C
6. A stool
7. (i) a brown blanket

(ii) a large brick heated by a Bunsen burner

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Practice 3 3. A Practice 9
1. C 2. B 1. B 5. derogatory
2. C 6. addiction
Practice 4 3. A 3. D 7. exposure
1. B. 2. C 4. E 8. injuries

Practice 5 3. C Practice 10
1. B 2. B 1. C 5. hazardous
2. F 6. memories
3. B 7. alive
4. D 8. time-consuming

Practice 11
1. B 5. viewers
2. F 6. cost
3. E 7. expand
4. C 8. struggling

Practice 12
1. C 5. receipts
2. A 6. describes
3. B 7. information
4. E 8. changes
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Practice 1
1. C 5. reminders
2. E 6. guide
3. F 7. locations
4. A 8. radiation

Practice 2
1. F 5. characters
2. C 6. promptness
3. E 7. harsh
4. B 8. motivation

Practice 3 6Chapter SHORT COMMUNICATIVE MESSAGE
1. E 5. ample
2. F 6. self-discipline
3. D 7. independently
4. A 8. teacher-centredness

Practice 4 Skill-Based Practices
1. E 5. contributor
2. D 6. negligence Practice 1
3. C 7. daredevil 1. Naveen, his parents, eldest sister and youngest
4. B 8. scooter
brother
Practice 5 2. Pulau Tioman
1. F 5. mindset 3. They went snorkelling, cycling and did jungle
2. B 6. Telegram
3. D 7. costs trekking
4. C 8. recidivism 4. They took a ferry from Tanjung Gemok to Air Batang

Jetty.

Practice 2

Practice 6 1. f 2. e 3. d 4. g 5. a
1. A 5. ability 8. b
2. C 6. premiums 6. h 7. c
3. B 7. mortgage
4. D 8. even Practice 3 4. However
A 1. and 5. Lastly
Practice 7 2. Moreover
1. F 5. gravity 3. Although 4. but
2. D 6. impetuous 5. Finally
3. B 7. assumption B 1. because
4. E 8. harsh 2. Therefore 4. when
3. so that 5. that
Answers Practice 8
1. A 5. individualised C 1. because 4. since
2. D 6. engage 2. Not only that 5. despite
3. E 7. disparity 3. However
4. B 8. YouTube
D 1. and
2. Firstly
3. Then

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Practice 4 1. Situation: Going to a Where: Park
1. (a) Relative’s house birthday party
(b) eat lunch together, watch movies
(c) soft drinks, latest CDs When: Parents’ car Things to Present,
do: Outdoor mat,
2. (a) City hall/School hall guitar
(b) listen to speakers, jot down important notes
(c) notebook, tablet Sam’s birthday is around the corner. He is planning
to have the celebration at Indera Park. Do you want
3. (a) Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre to carpool since my father is driving me there? Plus,
(b) presentation, practice, brochures I don’t want to be the only person to reach the park
(c) enough equipment, extra power cords before the party starts. I went to a shop yesterday
and saw a beautiful bag. So, I decided to buy that
4. (a) Sungai Lembing for Sam. Don’t forget to bring an outdoor mat and
(b) hiking, fishing, enjoying the scenery pray hard that is not going to rain on that day. You
(c) hiking shoes, fishing rod and reel, GoPro camera are good at playing guitar, right? Please bring your
guitar so that we can sing Sam his birthday song. It
Practice 5 will also be a perfect day for you to show off some
1. I could not hold up my tears and burst on the spot guitar skills and make everybody else happy as well.
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upon hearing the tragic news. 3. Situation: Organising Where: Restaurant
2. After hearing what he said to me, I clenched my a social
Things to Bookings, mini
fists in anger, trying my best not to shout at that gathering do: games
point.
3. I wandered around the room when my mother asked Who Classmates
the million-dollar question.
4. I had butterflies in my stomach because it was my will be
turn to present my project.
involved?
5. After hearing the announcement from the teacher, I
smiled from ear to ear because all my hard work had How is everybody doing now since we have finished
eventually paid off. our school? I was thinking of organising a gathering
event next month. Do you think it will be suitable if
6. I can’t keep my mind off that incident when I was told we hold it at my uncle’s restaurant? He can give us
that she had a biggest problem in her life. some discount for organising such event. We should
involve everybody from our class. I will handle the
Practice 6 bookings and other arrangements. I think Sally can
think of some mini-games that we can conduct on that
1. Situation: Going for an Where: Zoo day. It will be fun since we are meeting for the last
excursion time before everybody is off for college and university.
Please let me know if I need to do anything else.
When: Sunday Things to Feed the
do: animals,

complete
school project

4. Situation: Recruiting Where: School hall
new club
It has been a while since we last visited the zoo. The
last one that we went to was Zoo Negara. I would members
like to suggest that we go to Zoo Taiping this time.
I have checked their website and Sunday; 18th April When: After school Things to Chairs, tables,
2021 would be the perfect day for us to go there.
They could cater for groups on that particular day hours prepare: Microphone,
and it would be perfect for us to have an excursion.
There a lot of things that we can do at Zoo Taiping. posters
They have a slot where we are allowed to feed the
animals, not including feeding the lions, of course. As the member of handball club, we need to recruit Answers
That would be done by their staff but still, we can more members to organise many club activities. I
watch and learn how they feed the carnivores. We think it would be a great idea if we can hold a session
can also complete the Science project given by Miss at the school hall. It should also be conducted after
Ng. The project is relevant to the idea of us visiting school hours on Wednesday since everybody will
the animals in Zoo Taiping. stay back at school for extra curricular activities.
We should do some preparation at the school hall.
Ali and Fauzi will deal with the chairs and tables
arrangement for the recruiting session. I will set

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up the microphone so that it would be easy for Practice 4
us to make announcements and give instructions.
Don’t forget to set up some interesting posters to Hi Aunt Mary,
attract other students. Please include some of our
achievements in the tournaments that we have How thoughtful of you to invite me for a trip to the
participated. theme park. I would suggest that we go to Genting
Highlands. They have an indoor theme park since the
Exercises SPM-Based weather is quite unpredictable these days. It is also a great
idea to bring Samuel. We can go to the Genting Highlands
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items after we are done with the theme park. I’m being
Hi Syaira, paid this week for my part-time work at the book shop.
Anyway, I’m not bringing anyone else since my best friend
I’m glad that you asked. I did not have anything in is busy with her extra classes this weekend. Can’t wait to
mind until I got your email. Going for an outing with have a blast with you and Samuel, Aunt Mary.
our classmates is a good idea. Let’s go hiking at Bukit
Panorama. Nonetheless, we should start to hike before the Practice 5
sun rises so that we could enjoy the spectacular view when
the sun is up. We can also take a lot of selfies together Hi Mr. Aqeel,
and post them on our social media accounts. By the way,
don’t forget to bring enough water because it could be I called all my classmates for a short meeting after the
quite challenging. Wearing comfortable trainers will also school session last Wednesday. They were all excited
help us to enjoy our trip. upon hearing the plan of going for a school visit. Initially,
Jenny had suggested that we should visit the KL Tower but
See ya. majority discarded the idea. We came to an agreement that
this time around, a visit to our national car manufacturing
Practice 2 factory would be beneficial. We can learn how the latest
models of Proton cars are assembled and also get some of
Hi Felix, their personnel to talk about the possible career prospect
in automotive engineering. Apart from that, we would
I’m glad that finally we could meet since I will also be appreciate if you could arrange suitable transportation
having my school break. Maybe we can start by visiting since there are 30 of us. We just thought that getting there
Grandma in Ipoh. We can also bring her to her favourite on our own is quite impossible.
Dim Sum restaurant. Since you have a driving license,
maybe I could ask my mother to lend us her car. She will Thanks for your time, teacher.
definitely trust us when your hands are on the steering
wheel. Next, we could also visit Uncle Sam in Taiping. Until next time.
It’s not that far from Ipoh as we can have a sleep over
at Grandma’s and have a day trip to visit him. We would 7Chapter GUIDED WRITING
definitely bring us to the Garden Lake for a short picnic.

Waiting for your reply.

Answers Practice 3 Skill-Based Practices

Hi Melisa, Practice 1

That’s a great idea because our year-end examination A Accept any suitable answers
is just around the corner. I don’t want to be burning the
midnight’s oil at the very last minute. I’m having trouble B 1. a popular form of entertainment on TV nowadays.
with Additional Mathematics and we all know you are 2. depending on their interest.
the top scorer for that subject. We can study that for two 3. The people on the shows
hours in the morning so that we can focus on History in 4. a platform to become famous.
the afternoon. Besides, I think I could share a few tips 5. Most successful celebrities
on how to answer the essay part. Just be ready with a 6. Some people on the shows
comfortable place for us to study, Mellisa. Anywhere within 7. this can be boring.
your house would do. 8. good entertainment.
9. there is something for everyone.
See you.

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on TV nowadays. There are varieties of programmes
like singing contests, cooking competitions or survival Practice 3 Answers
in the jungle.
A Accept any plausible answers
Firstly, I think there is a variety of reality B Accept any plausible answers
shows. People can watch their preferred programme
depending on their interest. In addition, reality shows C Nowadays, people are affected by health issues
are a great opportunity to discover new talents. linked to overconsumption of cheap, mass-produced
Moreover, the people on the shows have interesting food. The solution is by taxing fast food highly. Despite
experiences meeting new people. this, increasing the tax is wrong as it penalises people
and does not have health benefits.
On the other hand, people think reality shows
are a platform to become famous. However, most First, fast food is about more than just nutrition.
successful celebrities have worked hard all their Teenagers spend money on fast food to socialise.
lives and are good at their job. Also, some people Moreover, it provides an inexpensive treat for children
on the shows have to do dangerous things for most from low-income families.
successful celebrities. Besides, some programmes
have the same format and this can be boring. In addition, taxing fast food may be ineffective
if it is to reduce obesity as other factors are lack of
To sum up, I think reality shows are good exercise and inappropriate portion size. Besides,
entertainment. There are a variety of interesting eating high-fat, big portions of home-cooked food may
programmes to watch which means there is something cause obesity.
for everyone.
Alternatively, if fast food were taxed and
Practice 2 became expensive, people would seek out healthier
options and producers would provide healthier foods.
A Accept any plausible answers However, consumers and producers would resist it as
they would want a wider choice.
B 1. Students are taught life skills
2. for adult life. To conclude, imposing a higher tax on fast food
3. Financial skills such as budget planning could have positive effects, however, these would be
4. as this is fundamental for survival. outweighed by the drawbacks.
5. We already learn many life skills
6. People argue there is no time for extra subjects Practice 4

at school A Accept any plausible answers
7. and organising our homework teaches us time B Accept any plausible answers

management skills. C It is now easier than ever to access the internet,
8. for university and work. on your computer, phone or tablet. Many young
people are spending more time online, with both
C Nowadays, students are taught life skills as positive and negative consequences.
well as common academic subjects. Some say this
prepares students better for life in the real world, One advantage of the internet is young people
whereas others say it is not necessary. can do research or their schoolwork. This helps to
widen their knowledge and improve their grades.
In my opinion, the school should prepare students Moreover, people can practise foreign languages by
for adult life. Financial skills such as budget planning chatting with friends in other countries.
and saving money are essential to avoid falling into
debt. Learning basic cooking is also a good idea as On the other hand, there are also negative
this is fundamental for survival when you are living consequences. Some young people become
on your own. addicted to online gaming and wasting time playing
these games. This effects their schoolwork, the
On the other hand, people argue there is no time amount of exercise and their social lives. In addition,
for extra subjects at school and life skills should be excessive internet use means they hardly talk to their
learnt at home. Personally, I think we already learn families.
many life skills while learning academic subjects.
For example, we learn teamwork through group To sum up, spending time on the internet
projects, and organising our homework teaches us can have both negative and positive impacts on
time management skills. young people. Personally, I think the internet is an
incredible tool and the benefits outweigh the dangers.
To sum up, I believe all students should learn life However, we should be careful not to use the internet
skills. This will make sure that students leave school excessively.
better prepared for university and work.

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Exercises SPM-Based Eventually, it depends on what you want the device
for doing. A laptop is great to keep work on, but a tablet
Practice 1 is straightforward and fun to use.

Have you ever wondered how cities will look in the Practice 4
future? I guess cities will be different from now with more
places to relax, taller buildings and better transportation. When it comes to fashion, we believe we can decide
what we wear each day. So, not many of us would admit
First of all, one significant change will be the need for to being slaves to fashion.
places like parks, leisure and entertainment areas. The
reason is people will work harder and longer hours, hence owever, we are not merely talking about expensive
they would need more places to chill out and relax. fashion houses. We are also talking about fashions and
trends in everyday clothes. It is the regular ones we always
Another change will be high-rise buildings, as there wear in which we feel comfortable wearing as they are
will be more people moving to the city. This will increase cheap and practical. But, isn’t this the same as everyone is
the cost of land, thus it will be cheaper to build upwards wearing? So, does it mean that we like to be fashionable?
rather than sideways.
Of course, the large department stores tell us what we
Also, as more people live in the city, there will be a wear. They keep our interest with their seasonal collections
need for better transportation, so people can move around or a regular sale. They always offer a choice which is
the city quickly. This will include a subway system and trending at that time.
high-speed trains.
However, we must understand that this includes
To conclude, our cities will look different from now. accessories, makeup, and hairstyles. So, it is easy for us
There will be many challenges as people will demand to say that we don’t follow fashion, but don’t we all like to
better lifestyles in the city. be followers of a group?
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Many countries are having problems with pollution The issue of whether to attend a live concert or enjoy
and damage to their environment. So, how to solve these watching it on TV is an interesting one as many people
problems? enjoy both.

First of all, we should think about the transport we use First of all, watching an event on television has many
as the exhaust fumes from petrol and diesel cars cause advantages like being able to relax in a comfortable chair
pollution. Therefore, we should switch to electric vehicles having a drink. Besides, there is no need to spend on the
so we can breathe fresh air again. ticket or worry about the weather outside.

Furthermore, we must reduce using plastic bottles as On the contrary, attending a live performance has
these end up in our rivers and sea. The plastic gets broken many advantages. Firstly, you can enjoy the atmosphere of
down into small pieces which the fish eat, and leads to a being with many people of the same tastes. Furthermore,
painfully slow death for them. the music is loud, and there is a chance to be close to your
idols. Moreover, you can sing along to all your favourite
Finally, we should reduce the electricity in our homes songs without anyone telling you to turn down the volume.
as power often comes from fossil-fueled stations which
generate much pollution. If we turned off a few unnecessary To conclude, attending a live performance will be
lights and gadgets, it could make a difference. memorable instead of watching it on the television.
Therefore, if you get the chance, go and soak up the
On the whole, solving the pollution problem is atmosphere of a live concert.
challenging. However, we need to make changes to
improve the situation as it affects us all.

Practice 3 8Chapter EXTENDED WRITING

Do you find buying a new computer with brands on Article
display challenging? For many people, the first decision
is whether to buy a laptop or tablet PCs. Skill-Based Practices

Answers Nowadays, it is hard to decide as you can listen to Practice 1
music, browse the internet and check your email with
either a laptop or a tablet. However, to decide which is A 1. Yes, they do. / No, they do not.
better is difficult as both are useful.
2. So they are well prepared to sit for the exams. /
In my opinion, laptops are better for word processing. They can learn well in the class.
Moreover, laptops have a good-sized screen and a proper
keyboard. However, the cheaper ones are heavy. 3. (i) to do revision after every lesson
(ii) to make short notes
Contrastingly, a tablet will not cause backache as it
is so lightweight! Moreover, it is easy to use and you can
buy hundreds of apps. Nonetheless, the prices are still too
high and expensive to repair.

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(iii) to prepare a timetable C 1. Unfortunately 4. Surprisingly
(iv) to eat healthy food 2. Basically 5. Personally
(v) to exercise regularly 3. Obviously
(vi) to focus in the class

B 1. Revision is the key to your success. D
2. To revise, we should concentrate, so we must find
Are you a happy teenager?
a quiet, well-lit room to work in. by Katrina Raj

3. We should not be thinking of revision a few weeks School days should be a happy time in a young
before an exam. person’s life. What can make young people’s lives a misery
during this time? In my opinion, there is one word which
4. You need to go through your notes from the answers this question — bullying.
lessons every week.
Unfortunately, bullying is quite common in schools
5. Make sure that you stick to your revision timetable. nowadays be it the day schools or even boarding schools.
Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved. It can affect students of any age, and both boys and girls.
C 1. however 4. Furthermore A friend of mine had a very negative experience at school
2. In order to 5. In addition to last year as an older girl continually called her names and
3. On the other hand 6. On the whole sometimes used to post nasty messages about her on
Instagram. Obviously, she felt very upset about this and it
D affected her self-confidence. Some days, she didn’t want
The Best Ways to Revise for Exams to come to school at all.
by Daniel Iskandar
What can we do to stop this problem? Personally,
If you have been shaking like a leaf at hearing the I think teachers need to be aware that bullying may be
word ‘Exam’. it is time to get a grip on yourself. This is happening in their classes and be very strict when they
simply because a solution has been found. After reading have a case of bullying. Moreover, teachers could prepare
this article, you will not have to worry about exams any lessons to talk about the problem with their pupils, which
longer. might make bullies realise how badly they hurt their
victims. As for students, if they find out a classmate is
Revision is the key to your success. All of us, or at being bullied, they should support them as much as
any rate, most of us revise before exams, however, how possible and let a teacher know. Besides, the school
well we do it is important. In order to have an effective counsellor is the best person to talk to.
revision, we should concentrate, so we must find a quiet,
well-lit room to work in. On the whole, bullying can be a nightmare but there
are things we can do to prevent it. Hopefully, one day all
On the other hand, we should not just be thinking of students will be able to go to school without fear of being
revision a few weeks before an exam. Furthermore, you bullied.
need to go through your notes from the lessons every
week and ask your teachers if you find anything that is Practice 3
unclear to you.
B 1. (i) ✗ (iii) ✓
In addition to that, make sure that you stick to your (ii) ✓ (iv) ✗
revision timetable as cramming simply does not work.
However, that does not mean that you should work all the Step i: Who writes the article
time, so pencil in some time to relax and of course get a
good night’s sleep. Step iv: Give recommendations

2. (a) 5 (e) 1

Practice 2 (b) 7 (f) 4

A Accept any plausible answers (c) 7 (g) 2

B 1. Bullying is quite common in schools nowadays. (d) 8 (h) 3
2. A friend of mine had a very negative experience
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at school last year.
Skill-Based Practices
3. Teachers need to be aware that bullying may be
happening in their classes. Practice 1
A Crowded canteen – long queue
4. Teachers could prepare lessons to talk about the Dirty school compound – clogged drains
bullying problem with their pupils. Malfunctioning computers – outdated software
Suggestions – regular maintenance
5. Students should support their friends as much as (Accept any plausible answers)
possible if they know their friend is being bullied.

6. Bullying can be a nightmare but we can prevent
it.

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Answers B 1. The crowded canteen resulted in the students A 1. Prime Minister’s Office at Perdana Putra
having to stand while eating and standing. 2. Putra Mosque
3. Justice Museum in the Palace of Justice
2. Since the school enrolment is more than 1000, 4. Moroccan Pavilion
we need two recess sessions. 5. Botanical Garden
6. Iron Mosque
3. Rubbish like sweet wrappers, empty packet
drinks and empty plastic bottles could be seen B Putrajaya Botanical Garden
everywhere and it created an eyesore. 1. Walk down a tree-lined canopy bridge
2. Explore different plant species
4. Clogged drains give off a bad smell and become 3. Have a morning jog
a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Putrajaya Wetlands Park
5. Many of the computers in the computer laboratory 1. Walk down a tree-lined canopy bridge
are malfunctioning and the software is outdated. 2. Explore different plant species
3. Have a morning jog
6. Students need to use computers to help in their
school projects and research. Putrajaya Challenge Park
1. Wall climbing
7. The school carry out regular maintenance of 2. Skateboarding
school facilities such as the tables and chairs, 3. Bike riding
toilets, dustbins and computers.
C
C To: Ms Williams
To: Principal
From: Iskandar Zulkarnanin From: Isabelle Arshad
Subject: Unsatisfactory Matters in School
Subject: Places for exchange students to visit
As the Head Prefect this year, I have made some
observations that there are several unsatisfactory matters The purpose of this report is to review places that would
in the school. These matters are quite serious and I would be suitable for the exchange students from Brunei, who
like to draw your attention to them. will be visiting the school next month.

First of all, I noticed that the canteen is crowded. Putrajaya is the best place as it has a number of
The queue is long and students have to stand along the places to visit. There is the Putrajaya Botanical Garden,
corridors while eating and drinking. The school should the Wetland and also not forgetting the Challenge Park.
set two different sessions for a recess between lower The Putrajaya Botanical Park has five thematic gardens
and upper secondary levels so there is more space for with a collection of indigenous plants and lush natural
everybody. landscapes. Visitors can have a morning jog or walk
through the Explorer’s Trail. Next, the Putrajaya Wetland
Furthermore, the dirty school compound had caused a is the first and largest manmade freshwater wetlands in
lot of problems too. Rubbish like sweets wrappers, empty Malaysia. Besides, it is home to over 100 species of birds.
packet drinks and drinking water bottles are strewn all over Also, the Putrajaya Challenge Park is for those into a more
the area. It is such an eyesore! The school should provide extreme kind of fun. There are the Skate Park and Thrill
more dustbins around the school compound and also have Park for skateboarders, bikers and even stunt riders.
the three recycling bins. This is to educate the students to
throw rubbish in the correct bins. Besides, clogged drains The entrance fees for the various venues are as
give off a bad smell and become a breeding ground for follows. The Putrajaya Botanical Garden and the wetland
mosquitoes. is free. However, the entrance fee at the Putrajaya
Challenge Park is RM6 for adults and RM3 for students,
On top of that, many of the computers in the computer and additional charges apply for climbing rope, shoes,
laboratory are not functioning well and the software is quite harness and belay service. Ticket price for Mountain Bike
outdated! Students need to use computers for their school Trail and Skate Board park is free.
projects and research. Generation Z students have to be
given the chance for independent learning. All in all, considering cost and location, the best venue
would probably be the Putrajaya Botanical Garden as it
Therefore, I would like to suggest the school carry out is easy to reach and totally free. On the other hand, the
regular maintenance of school facilities such as the tables Putrajaya Challenge Park can be quite dangerous for our
and chairs, toilets, dustbins and computers. visitors if they are not used to extreme activities. Finally,
although the Putrajaya Wetland is free, the canoeing might
In conclusion, I hope you would be able to take need the visitors to have water confidence.
immediate actions to overcome these matters so
the students can focus on their studies and excel in Reported by,
examinations. Isabelle Arshad
Sri Anggerik School
Reported by,
Iskandar Zulkarnain
Head Prefect
Sri Alam School

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Review B main cOurse

Skill-Based Practices starters
Practice 1
A 1. (a) Heart-pumping scenes Spring Rolls Grilled salmon with
(b) High-energy scenes Tomato Bruschetta Dilled Sauce
French Onion Soup
2. (a) Sad stories Roast Beef Vegetables
(b) Difficult situations Chicken and Mushroom

3. (a) Funny Pie
(b) Make people laugh

4. (a) Naval, air, land battles
(b) Combat scenes

5. (a) Futuristic
(b) Planets
(c) Spaceships

6. (a) Spy
(b) Agents Espionage
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French Fries Vanilla Ice Cream
Mixed Green Salad Apple Pie with Cream
Garden vegetables Lemon Meringue Pie

B 1. stars 5. set C

2. role 6. plot A Restaurant Review – The Surayathai Restaurant

3. performance 7. characters The Surayathai Restaurant is a new Thai restaurant
that opened its doors near the town centre just over a
4. soundtrack 8. scenes month ago. I went along with a friend to see if they offer
a genuine Thai experience for lunch.
C
The place definitely looks the part as I felt as though
Mission Impossible - Fallout I had just walked into a restaurant in Bangkok. Even the
waitress looked authentic, as she was wearing a traditional
What is your favourite film genre? Do you watch love Thai silk outfit.
action-packed films which keep you gripped to your seat?
If so, put Mission Impossible - Fallout on the top of your The menu was fairly limited, so we opted for the
must-see film list. lunchtime special of a starter, main course and a dessert.
First, we decided to share some spring rolls which prove
This is the latest instalment of the Mission Impossible to be a good choice. For the main course, we had a Thai
franchise which picks up right where Rogue Nation left green curry and a large bowl of Jasmine rice. The curry
off. Some of the biggest scenes take place in Paris, but was a little too spicy for me. However, my friend thought it
although the film, you are transported to various eye- was spot on. After that, we ordered a bowl of tasty mango
catching locations across the globe. Ethan Hunt played with sticky rice that finished off a memorable lunch.
by Tom Cruise is the main character who is assigned to
buy stolen plutonium core from the Eastern European Considering the restaurant has only been open for a
underworld. As the title suggests, the assignment isn’t short time, it was great to see that it has got off to a great
easy as Hunt takes you on a journey of intense vehicle start even though it wasn’t busy. However, I am sure when
chases, deadly fights and near-fatal escape scenes. word gets around about the quality of food, it won’t be long
until they will be taking bookings only.
The film combines lots of suspense and actions
which grabs your attention and doesn’t let go until the Story Skill-Based Practices
very end. The quality of the film is outstanding from the
death-defying stunts to the acting from this amazing cast. Practice 1 2. e 3. d 4. b 5. a
A 1. c
This is a film for the big screen, so don’t miss out
when it hits our cinema. It is more suited for teenagers and B 1. had been walking 5. was raining
adults due to the strong language and brutal fight scenes.
The twist and turns will take you on a memorable journey 2. went 6. had warned Answers
into the dark world of the international secret agent.

Practice 2 3. was travelling 7. were getting

A waiter, delicious, menu, appetiser (accept any suitable 4. was raining 8. had been training
answers)

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Perd aEgnagnlgisahn  SPM   Answers Somehow, he needed to find the owner, as he was
sure the photograph was precious to them. He put a simple
B notice on the library notice board and waited for someone
The Chemistry Exam to contact him. Sure enough, the following day, a girl he
knew came to his classroom. It was Sarah, his literature
Taufiq woke up at 7:00 a.m. that morning. He had classmate.
been chatting with a friend on the laptop until nearly
midnight the previous night so he was feeling quite tired “Farid, I can’t describe how happy and glad my family
but also rather nervous because this was the day of an are to get that photo back!” she said excitedly. “It was the
important exam at school. The chemistry exam! The last photo of my great-grandfather’s farmhouse before it
much-dreaded subject for Daniel. He had been studying was sold, so thanks for finding it for us.” Before Sarah left,
very hard for this exam for the previous two weeks so she gave Farid an envelope, and she said it was from her
he thought he had a good chance of passing it. Feeling dad.
sleepy, he forced himself for a cold shower and got to
school. Farid opened it after the girl had left. Inside was a
thank you note and some money. Farid was so pleased
While Daniel was travelling to school on the bus, as now he could buy a new pair of running shoes!
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with him so he didn’t have any money to buy lunch. Exercises SPM-Based
Just after this, his friend Arif got on the bus. He felt a bit
embarrassed to ask for Arif’s favour but he knew he had Article
to do it.
Practice 1
“Arif, can I borrow some cash?” asked Daniel. “You
see, I forgot to take my wallet as I was in a hurry just now,” Online Gaming - Harmful or Beneficial?
Daniel continued. “Sure, no problem,” replied Arif. “Here by Ain Batrisyia
you go.” Arif gave Daniel some cash. “Thanks, Arif. I will
pay you back tomorrow,” promised Daniel. Player Unknown’s BattleGrounds or PUBG, Minecraft,
Fortnite and Counterstrike: Global Offensive are known as
The two boys did the Chemistry exam. While they the most popular online games in 2020. The question is,
were having late lunch, Daniel asked Arif if he thought the should we be encouraging or discouraging teenagers from
exam had been difficult. Arif just smiled and picked up the playing games online?
slice of chocolate cheesecake that he was eating.
As it is becoming a popular pastime among teenagers,
‘It was so easy! It was a piece of cake!’ said Arif, we should consider if it is worth spending more or less
smiling while having a taste of the Belgium chocolate time on this activity. Nowadays, online gaming is not just
cheesecake. played privately at home, but we can also see it in the
park. People even played it on buses or trains.
Practice 2
It cannot be denied that playing online gaming has
A 1. An old house surrounded by trees along a rough, its benefits not just as an activity to pass the time, but
bumpy road with a dark and stormy sky in the one in which it can improve forward-thinking and strategic
background. planning. In order to move successfully through the
different levels, there is a constant need for gamers to
2. The old photograph was slipped from the pages plan the best route and action to follow.
of book to the floor.
On the other hand, there is an increased risk that
3. Farid would spend the money on a new pair of gamers are spending far too much time playing these
running shoes games. As a result, often there is a disruption in their
sleeping patterns leading to tiredness at school the
B Accept any suitable answers. following day. If gamers play regularly late into the night,
the concentration levels will decrease in lessons as well
D as the possibility of falling asleep in class.
The Lost Photograph
Therefore, when we play games online be aware
It was late afternoon and everyone was rushing to that it can help to improve our planning skills but playing
go home. Farid decided to stop working on his history excessively will harm our learning.
assignment and pack his bag. When he was arranging the
Answers books to return to the counter, an old photograph slipped Practice 2
to the floor and Farid picked it up carefully.
Love the Nature, Love Our Environment
It was a photograph of an old house surrounded by Written by Hakim Amirul
trees along a rough, bumpy road with a dark and stormy
sky in the background. As Farid looked more closely, he Everyone has a role to play in safeguarding the
could just see a grey-haired man gently leading a house. environment. Environmental issues are everyone’s
Farid felt uneasy just looking at it as it seemed a strange
and mysterious place. He somehow thought he had seen
the old house before.

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exploitation, pollution and other forms of abuse, we have
contributed directly towards its continuous degradation starting your own business. As a result of this, I would Answers
and contamination. We should realize the importance of like to get some job experience by doing voluntary work
the environment and take precautions to safeguard it. or getting a part-time job in the holidays.

We can start at home and in our places of work. In Reported by,
our homes, we can plant trees or other plants. Cutting Dave Kandasamy
down on electricity consumption will also safeguard the Bukit Indah School
environment. When lights and fans in rooms are not used,
they must be switched off. Using compact fluorescent Practice 4
bulbs instead of the ordinary incandescent ones would
help to save energy. Besides, we must avoid open burning To: Madam Yee Lee Ming
at home. From: Annie T.
Subject: Shopping in My Area
Furthermore, when shopping for goods, buy products
which can be reused and recycled. Also, we can reduce There is a wide range of shops in my area where
purchases of products which generate toxic wastes. So, you can buy anything from clothes to sports equipment
it is time we become smart consumers. Buying recycled and electronic goods. Besides, there are also a few coffee
products is an act of becoming smart consumers. Besides, shops and restaurants around the area.
do not forget to bring your own shopping bag wherever First of all, there are several clothes shops in my
you go shopping. area. Most of them offer popular brands of clothing and
there is a large department which is the most popular
Besides, driving less is another method of protecting as the clothes are much cheaper than the other shops.
the environment. Instead, we should walk, cycle if it is Muslimah clothing boutiques are also mushrooming in
a short distance or use public transportation whenever this area.
possible. Carpooling would not only ease traffic congestion Another popular type of shop in the area is the sports
on roads but it would also mean less carbon monoxide shops and this is my kind os shop. The largest one always
being released into the atmosphere. has a vast selection of sports equipment. If something is
not available, it can be ordered and picked up the next
Safeguarding the environment demands sacrifice and day. You can get the latest sports attire from one of these
responsibility. If people can live up to the slogan, “Reduce, shops.
reuse and recycle” then the world will become a better Finally, there is a shop which sells electronic goods,
place to live in. such as computers, laptops and mobile phones. It is trendy
because you can go and spend hours trying out the latest
Report devices. This is especially for tech-geeks who love the
latest gadgets.
Practice 3 We also have a small bakery and grocers. However,
these are less popular than the large supermarket outside
To: School Counsellor town because they sell a limited range of goods. Other
From: Dave Kandasamy popular shops around are the coffee shops where people
Subject: Career’s Talk Report love to hang out for a chat or two with friends. Besides,
these coffee shops promise you good ambience and nice
The two hours career’s talk held at our school hall, coffee!
organised by the Counselling Unit, has provided me with All in all, there is a variety of shops in my area which
helpful information about how to run a small business. will suit your taste. The shops will definitely not fail you.
The speaker was Mr Aidil, who is the CEO of a large
engineering company on the outskirts of our town. Reported by,
Annie T
Mr Aidil’s talk was fascinating, as I could relate to how Greenview School
he came about forming his company. Like me, he wanted
to run a business at an early age. Furthermore, he wanted Review
to get experience by working weekends in businesses in
his local area before starting his own. He had experience Practice 5
working as a barista in a local coffee shop.
Movie Review – Skyfall
Mr Aidil also explained what he looks for when he
recruits new staff. He usually chooses school leavers ‘Skyfall’ is one of the best action movies in recent
who are enthusiastic and willing to learn as well as ones years. Released in 2012, it stars the dashingly handsome
who have some work experience. According to Mr Aidil, Daniel Craig as secret agent James Bond and Spanish
he believes students must take on a part-time job like actor, Javier Bardem in the role of Raoul Silva, the villain
waitressing, clerk or being a cashier before looking for in this film.
full-time employment.

All in all, I appreciated Mr Aidil’s career talk very
much, especially the emphasis on finding work before

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The plot involves a genius computer hacker who is After school, I went home. The first thing I saw was

an ex-spy. He wants to take revenge on the organisation the man talking to my mom. I got really curious, then I ran

he used to work for and James Bond has to prevent this towards them. Before I could reach them, the man had

from happening. There are a lot of exciting action scenes walked away but I caught a glimpse of his face. I’ve seen

as Bond pursues him around the world. Can he stop him that face somewhere.

before it is too late? “Who is he?” I asked my mom. “He is Mrs Aubrey’s

The movie is set in a variety of scenic locations relative.” my mom answered. “Oh,” I muttered quietly. “But

including Istanbul, Shanghai, Macau, London and why is he always outside Mrs Aubrey’s house whenever

Scotland, which gives it a very international atmosphere. I saw him?” I asked again, “Stop minding other people’s
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The soundtrack is impressive and includes the theme business, Emma, go upstairs and get ready for dinner.”

song ‘Skyfall’, performed by English singer, Adele. The After the shower, I saw the man again looking at Mrs

acting is also of a very high standard and Bardem brings Aubrey’s house.

his character to life with a dazzling and memorable Then, I quickly ran outside toward the man and
performance. grabbed his arm. When he turned, I was shocked, “Sir

I would highly recommend ‘Skyfall’, especially if you Adam?!” It was my maths teacher. “Emma?! What are

are keen on action movies. It will have you on the edge you doing here?” he asked. “I live here” I showed him my

of your seat until the very end and I am sure you will house. “Why do I always see you looking” at Mrs Aubrey’s

not regret watching it. It is one of the most unique Bond house?” I asked.

movies there is. “Actually, Mrs Aubrey is my twin sister, she has

Practice 6 leukaemia and she lives alone. That’s why I always check
on her,” he explained. “I see, so that’s the reason why you
A Mobile Phone Review
didn’t show yourself whenever you were in front of her
When I lost my old mobile phone last semester, I
decided to get a new one. The Samsung Galaxy A51 was house?” he nodded. My question has been answered, and

the one that caught my eye for a number of reasons. there is no dark mystery actually.

Answers First of all, I consider this mobile phone to be excellent Practice 8
value for money due to its high storage capacity, security
functions and the quality of the camera. For me as a high An Extreme Situation
school student, the specifications are as good as I would
expect from much more expensive phones. Another reason Nobody knew where they were. John, Jenny and
is that it is small enough to carry in a pocket. I am not keen Jaymie, the children of Mr Ronsley, had been reported
on large screen phones. Besides, It does not feel cheap missing. They had some arguments before went missing.
or obviously plasticky and it is not slippery either. One of the witnesses saw John went to the snowy hill and
his two brothers followed to persuade him back. Everyone
However, as far as I am concerned, the best thing cooperated to find the children. After a week, they were
about it is how easy it is to operate. Even if someone still not found. The rescue teams had stopped their search.
is fairly new with a mobile phone, they would have no Mr and Mrs Ronsley felt disappointed but determined to
difficulty with using it. Personally speaking, it suits my find their children.
needs as I can check my emails, send text messages,
listen to music and browse the Internet. Moreover, it has They decided to go to the snowy hill and packed the
s a pretty chunky battery, one that is easily going to get equipment needed. When they arrived, Mrs Ronsley tried
you through the day with substantial usage. If your usage calling their children’s name but nobody answered. After an
is not intense, the battery can easily last you just under hour, they felt tired. Mr Ronsley set up a place and made a
two days. campfire. When he was setting up the place, Mrs Ronsley
saw something familiar. She went closer and found a hat.
All things considered, I believe that it is exceptional in It was Jenny’s!
every way. It is a device that offers great value for money
for the asking price. I would recommend it as it seems to She told her husband and he was shocked. They
be both user-friendly and affordable. rushed to the place and noticed there were many of their
children’s belongings. After that, they found Jaymie’s
Story watch. They continued walking and calling their names.
They heard some voice from the pine tree and ran towards
Practice 7 the tree. They saw a campfire under the tree and there
were three boys leaning against the tree. They went closer
A True Mystery to the boys and yes! They were looking very weak and
hungry. Mrs Ronsley took some food and fed them. They
While cleaning my room, I saw a man wearing a ate greedily because they hadn’t eaten for a week.
black hat and long coat across the street. He stood behind
the street light while looking straight at our neighbour’s Mr and Mrs Ronsley were very grateful after the
house. “Why is he looking at Mrs Aubry’s house, though?” children were found. The children were happy to see
I thought to myself. their parents and promised not to argue and to enter any
dangerous place themselves.

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Skill-Based Practices 1. I think we could get some protective gears for Answers
Samuel. He likes to skate and we should encourage
Practice 1 him to do what he likes. Plus, it will be much safer for
(Accept any plausible answer) him to roam around the streets when he is practising
with his skateboard. We can’t afford to buy any smart
Practice 2 devices for him although he enjoys being on the
1. Taking breakfast might be a challenge because Internet. Let’s choose protective gears that come
with a carry bag if he decides to travel together with
people find it tedious to prepare them when they his skateboard. We rarely see him wearing a necktie
wake up early in the morning. To overcome that, it and long-sleeved school uniform so those two things
is recommended that we stick to simple yet healthy shouldn’t be in the list. I’m sure he’s going to like
breakfast. The boy in the picture is taking a balanced what we will buy for him.
breakfast. He is having an English breakfast to
kick up his day. Apart from that, he also takes 2. As for Nurul, let’s get her a pair of new trainers.
some fruits. It is still not too late for him to have his She likes to record when she plays sports so that
breakfast because he is eating at 8.00 a.m. in the she can include it in her vlog. I know she has quite
morning. I normally take my breakfast around that a number of notebook collection. We should find a
time as well. pair of trainers that serve the purpose. They don’t
have to be too fashionable since she is not a big
2. The picture is showing a group of boys playing fan of fashion. There are a lot competitions that will
football together. It looks like they are having fun. be held in Selangor. So she can wear the trainers
Playing sports with friends is not only fun, but it for her training or when she is participating in any
also strengthen friendships. We can see from the tournaments. Moreover, Al-Ihsan Sports Wear is
picture that these boys are playing together during having a year-end sale. We could get the deal of the
their leisure time. Plus, I can also tell that maybe year for her.
these boys are practising before they join a football
competition. I remember my teacher always said that, Practice 4
”Practice makes perfect”. More importantly, we have
to enjoy ourselves when we have the opportunity to A: Where were you and what were you doing?
be outside and play sports together. B: It was a packed Monday morning as I was walking

3. The three people in the picture are studying together to my workplace. I remembered walking along Jalan
yet we can see the different approaches that they are Besar where the incident took place.
taking. The girl prefers hands-on approach as she A: What caused the accident?
learns best by building a physical model. The boy B: I had just finished talking to the phone when I saw a
who is reading a book gains more by understanding red car speeding up from far. It ran over a red light
what is written on a piece of paper. Lastly, the boy as I could clearly see the driver was in a hurry. Out
with the tablet is constructing his knowledge through of a sudden, a blue sedan came out from a junction
animated objects. As for me, I enjoy studying using after the traffic lights. A loud screeching sound was
a smart device. With the Internet, we can search for heard and everybody turned their heads to see what
a lot of information. was happening. The red and blue vehicles had a
head-to-head collision.
4. I don’t think spending time with my family is A: How did you feel when you first saw the incident?
challenging. There are a lot of activities that can be B: I was shocked at first but my quick instinct quickly
done with our family members. From the picture, we told me to call the ambulance. The victims did not
can see the family is enjoying themselves by doing have to wait long as the rescue team came in about
different kind of activities. The father is entertaining 10 minutes. I felt relieved seeing how fast they were
the baby. The second brother, presumably, is playing attended by the paramedics.
with the cat, which can also be considered as part of A: How was the victims rescued?
the family. On the other hand, the eldest is listening B: The paramedics had to put the blue sedan driver
to what is being read by the mother. I think this is on a stretcher as he sustained quite a serious
one of the best ways to spend our time as a family. injury. The other driver was also attended and brought
It doesn’t have to be luxurious or complicated. to the hospital. Several minutes later, police came
and took pictures around the area. I can’t tell anything
more than that as I had to continue my way to the
office.
A: Thank you for your cooperation. We will call you if
we need more information from you, sir.
B: Glad that I could help, officer.

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Exercises SPM-Based Smoking can also lead to many diseases. By banning
it, we can reduce the risks of getting serious diseases
Part 1 such as heart attack and lung cancer. Remember,
prevention is better than cure.
Practice 1
It is worth to notice that medical cost is also getting
(Accept any plausible answer. The aim is to make the expensive nowadays especially when you don’t have
candidates feel comfortable with the assessment.)
B any medical plans. The healthcare costs for smokers
Practice 2 are much higher than those who choose not to
smoke. So, if you love your money, stop smoking.
(Accept any plausible answer. The aim is to make the
candidates feel comfortable with the assessment.) Smokers will also affect people around them by
becoming passive smokers. Smoking in public place

A should clearly be banned because it is harmful. They
should think of children and old folks who are more
prone to getting illness because of the smoke.

When we ban smoking, we could also improve
productivity. Imagine a worker who smokes is taking
several days of medical leave because of his/her

B bad habit. This will affect business and reduce
productivities for companies. Companies should also
consider in hiring non-smokers to encourage people
to stop smoking

Plus, banning smoking in public places will also bring
good influence on the community. Kids often want

A to try something that they see so if they don’t see
people smoking in public places, they won’t have the
tendencies to try smoking.
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Practice 1 ii. I think the most solid reason for smoking to be

Candidate A banned is it will reduce the risks of getting serious
Last week, I had my school sports day that was held at
SMK Setiawangsa. I represented the Blue House in the diseases. Health is wealth. Money cannot always
athletic event. I had rigorous training before the main
event started. Apart from that, I also helped my friends to buy good health. Smoking will lead to diseases that
set up our tent. It was tedious but I really enjoyed myself.
Sadly, we got the fourth place for the 4x100m event. I A require hefty amount of money to treat. Worst case,
was the second runner and I think I had already done my when the illness is getting serious, there would be
best. Sports day is important because we can tighten our
friendship apart from being competitive with friends from
other sports houses.

Candidate B
I really enjoyed myself when we celebrated the Teacher’s
Day in May. It was the day that I could really show my
appreciation towards all the teachers in my school. I
bought a lovely bouquet of flowers for my class teacher,
Ms. Aisyah.

a low possibility of it being treated. The government

Practice 2 has been promoting treatments for smokers to quit

Candidate A their bad habit. If smokers love themselves, they
Of all things that I own as my collection, I really like
my Wilson Pro Staff tennis racket. You can get it from should take the opportunity to leave smoking.
any sports shop that sells tennis equipment, but I got
mine as a birthday gift from my parents. I like the racket Yes, I agree that is one of the solid reasons. My
because it improves my tennis gameplay. I’ve gained more father works as a doctor in a government hospital. He
confidence when I am on the court, be it during leisure has attended many cases that involve smokers. He
play or when I’m participating a tournament. I think people would advise them to quit smoking because it will
must be attached to something that they like so that they
can have something that they can rely on when doing B not only lead to one single illness, but many other
things that they like. diseases as well. Reducing the risks will definitely
lead them to a healthier lifestyle. My father also
Candidate B encourages people to take up hobbies as way for
I like reading. So, I like this one book which is written by them to quit smoking.
Stephen King called ‘It’. It took me about a week to finish
reading the book. I enjoy reading it as it also helps me iii. Allow me to go first. There is no clinical evidence
to improve my writing in English. I wish I can get another
copy of a fiction novel written by the same author. that supports claims that saying vaping is ‘healthier’

Part 3 than cigarette. I don’t think vaping is an alternative
Practice 1
i. Smoking should be banned so that we can reduce to that bad habit. In fact, they are equally bad. Vapes

A air pollution. Smoke that comes from cigarette could come with different flavours and it encourages young
harm our environment.
Answers A people to start trying it. Any sort of advertisement
that is related to vaping and smoking should not

be published on the mass media, including on

social media platforms. The government should also

control the selling of such products as they are also

available on online selling platforms such as Shopii

and Ladaza..

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Yes, I agree with that point. Stricter enforcement That’s true. For those who are not married, they
should be applied when it comes to banning people
from smoking in public place. It is pretty alarming as sometimes like to travel with their friends. Travelling
there is a misconception that vaping is safer than
cigarette smoking. The more serious concern that we alone can also leads to boredom so going places

B are having now is young people as early as 10 years to relax with friends is one of the ways for people
old have started vaping. To these young people,
vaping will make them look ‘cool’ in front of their to unwind. As for me, if I am going to relax with my
peers. They should be properly educated that both
vaping and smoking will eventually lead to chronic B friends, I won’t travel in large groups as it will bring
diseases such as heart attack and lung cancer. more headaches than enjoyment. That would also

be the time to know the true ‘colours’ of our friends.

Normally, to really enjoy oneself, he or she will pick
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two or three friends to travel. Not only that, we can

also reduce the costs of travelling as we can share

Practice 2 all the expenses exploring new places.

i. People travel to challenge themselves. Often, this is iii. To me, the campaign ‘Buy Malaysia’s products’ should
related to them bringing themselves out of their own not only be limited to purchasing local products. It
should also involve supporting our local industries.
A comfort zone. Imagine going to a foreign place where There are actually a lot for travellers to explore our
you have to find your own way through the big city own country. Take Sarawak for example. We should
or maybe ordering food in other language.
A throw away the stigma that people in Sarawak are
Travelling also opens the door of opportunity for still lacking in term of development. Sarawak itself
is offering various types of activities for travellers
people to learn something new. It can be more fun to explore. From long houses to caves, the state is
able to provide a lot of interesting and challenging
B if travellers could immerse in the local culture of activities for people to try.
the country that they are visiting. It also teaches us

to be more tolerable towards people with different

backgrounds.

At times, we might miss the chance to appreciate

what we already possess in life. Getting out of our Yes, I agree with that point. Travelling locally also

A comfort zone and experience what the streets have a booster for local tourism industry. It also involves
to offer will remind us that some people are still
supporting local businesses that have various

struggling out there, yet they are still content with products for people to buy. Not only that, private

their life. sectors especially the big companies, should help

For families, travelling will surely improve relationship B Malaysia Tourism to promote our country not only
among family members. Many working adults are to travellers from other countries, but also targeting

B rather occupied with their work than spending time local travellers. Even some states in Malaysia have
with their children. Going for a holiday – be it for a
quick one – will surely improve family’s quality time. begun to take the initiatives to upgrade the facilities

that can be used as local tourist attractions. Lastly, it

There are a lot of places for one to explore when is undeniable that travelling to local attractions does
travelling. Local travel operators often come out with
bring more benefits to the country.
A interesting package for people to experience their
holiday relaxing on a beautiful island or cruising along Listening
a river with scenic view.
Skill-Based Practices
Not sure if other people realise this or not, but
Practice 1
when people travel, they would also be spending 1. Debby
2. Listening to rock music
money to buy souvenirs or trying local delicacies. 3. Read novel
4. Going to crowded places
B This will boost the local businesses as tourism has 5. Doing house chores
become their source of income. For example, if one 6. Studying with friends
7. Loud music
is travelling to Thailand, he or she should try their 8. Rude people
local Tom Yum dish although it can also be found in

our country.

ii. I think most people travel because they want to relax

themselves. Throughout the year, family members

are occupied with works and attending schools. In Practice 2

December, working adults will take the chance to 1. Kamilah Abdullah
2. 2nd – 4th November
spend time with their families because of school 3. 013-4456789
4. Superior with a queen-sized bed
A holiday. A lot of local tourist attractions will be fully 5. RM100.00 Answers
booked and those who can afford would normally go 6. 2 adults and 2 children
7. Morning wake-up call at 6.00 a.m on the 3rd November
overseas to gain more experience while travelling.

Nevertheless, it is the time of the year when workers

don’t want to be bothered with office work whereas

students can take their time off from doing homework

or attending tuition classes.

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Perd aEgnagnlgisahn  SPM   Answers

Practice 3 2. b 3. c 4. a 5. c PART 2
1. b
Practice 1 2. C 3. C 4. C 5. C
1. A 7. C 8. A
Practice 4 6. A

1. Playing computer games Practice 2 3. B 4. B 5. B
a. A gaming PC 1. C 2. B 8. C
b. FIFA 2021 6. B 7. B
c. A suitable equipment for one to play computer

games is a gaming PC
d. Many teenagers like to play FIFA 2021 because

it is highly recommended by most of the gamers
all around the globe.
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Practice 1
1. E 2. G

2. Organising ‘Go Green’ Day Practice 2 3. D 4. G 5. A
a. Making a garden 1. C 2. B
b. Protecting the animals
c. We made a garden during the Go Green day PART 4

activity that was held last month. Practice 1
d. The topic of protecting the animals was brought
1. excited 6. festive
up when we attended the Go Green day.

3. Spending holiday on an island 2. Monday 7. open-minded
a. Pulau Langkawi
b. Langkawi Cable car 3. benefits 8. tolerant
c. One of the best getaway places in Malaysia is
4. ethnic 9. transport
Pulau Langkawi because it has a lot of attractions.
d. Langkawi Cable Car is so famous that it managed 5. promoting 10. accommodate

to attract thousands of visitors last year and the Practice 2
number is increasing this year.
1. empower 6. volunteer

2. addiction 7. moderators

4. Social media platform 3. screen-time 8. teamwork
a. Facebook
b. Update status 4. cultivate 9. pursue
c. Facebook has the most users compared to other
5. leadership 10. families
social media application
d. To express a feeling or to get attention from your 1 0Chapter LANGUAGE FOCUS / GRAMMAR

social network friends, just use the update status
feature on the Facebook.

5. Buying a gift for mother Exercises SPM-Based
a. New handbag
b. Put many things A Intensifiers: Too, So & Such
c. Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve
Enrichment Exercises
decided to buy a handbag as a gift for my mother
d. The new handbag is useful for my mother as she A 1. The coffee is too sweet and I don’t like it.
2. The picture is so beautiful.
can put a lot of things: smartphone, notebook, 3. The mattresses are so soft and comfortable.
lipstick and even a pack of wet tissue 4. The mattress is too soft. I do not feel comfortable

Exercises SPM-Based lying on it.
5. The children are so excited. They cheer happily.
PART 1 5. C 6. The children are too excited. They cheer loudly

Practice 1 and disturb the other classes.

Answers 1. A 2. C 3. C 4. C B 1. Peter is such a talented guitarist.
2. They are such smart children.
6. A 7. B 3. She is such a beautiful woman.
4. The villagers are such helpful people.
Practice 2 3. B 4. C 5. B 5. “Harry Potter” is such an interesting movie.
1. B 2. A 6. “Harry Potter” and “The Lord of the Rings” are
6. C 7. C
such fascinating movies.

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