English Module Secondary School

Vocabulary - Complete the sentences with these prepositions.

in under to of with for

1 I use Skype a lot to communicate my friends who are abroad.

2 Privacy has come threat because of all these social networking sites.

3 We use tablets at school instead laptops.

4 Some people think Facebook has lead an increase of bullying.

5 Diana is an expert technology. She can fix your PC if it crashes.

6 You can now look the answers at the back of your book.

Grammar - Circle the correct words.

1 Mobile phones must ban / be banned from schools.
2 Jack imagines that being / to be served meals by a robot is great.
3 Can the DVD player turn off / be turned off with your mobile phone?
4 Does the research project have to being / be handed in today?
5 A new information technology teacher is going to be employed / is employing next

term.

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ANSWERS

Vocabulary (Science and Technology)

1 USB stick
2 satnav
3 install
4 camera
5 remote
6 microchip
7 gadget
8 log

Grammar

1 I was given this robot pet as present (by Leo).
2 The lab was destroyed by a fire.
3 The TV was invented by John Logie Baird.
4 The Hubble Telescope was sent into space.
5 The air was filled with fumes.
6 The door was hit with a hammer.

Vocabulary

1 with
2 under
3 of
4 to
5 in
6 for

Grammar

1 be banned
2 being
3 be turned off
4 be
5 is going to be employed

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Form 3
Theme
Skill People and Culture
Content Standard
Learning Standard Speaking
Learning Objectives
2.1 Communicate information, ideas, opinions and feelings
Notes intelligibly on familiar topics.
Activities
2.1.5 Express and respond to common feelings such as happiness,
sadness, surprise, and interest.

By the end of the lesson, pupils can :
a) use their previous knowledge on vocabulary related to the topic
by choosing 18 suitable sentences or words for sentences used in
familiar conversation

b) choose appropriate expression for different situations by
matching 8 sentences correctly

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1. Students need choose suitable sentences or words for sentences
based on their previous knowledge of vocabulary.

2. Students will then match appropriate expression for different
situations by matching 8 sentences correctly and answer
questions on vocabulary.

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PRACTICE

Part 1

Complete the five conversations. Choose a, b or c.
1 Are you cooking spaghetti?
a No, thanks. I don’t like spaghetti.
b Yes, I ate it yesterday.
c No, I’m making pizza instead.

2 Thanks for helping me make the cake for the party.
a No problem.
b I’d love to.
c No, thanks.

3 Would you like to go swimming with me?
a Let’s go now!
b I’m afraid so.
c That’d be lovely.

4 Neil is coming over later today to watch the game.
a No, thanks. I’m staying in today.
b That sounds great. Yes, I’d love to come!
c Oh, good. What game are you watching?

5 Can you help me paint my room?
a Of course.
b It looks great.
c I already did.

Part 2

Complete the telephone conversation between two friends. What does Elena say to Maria?
Choose the correct answer A–H. There are three letters you do not need to use.

Maria: Hi, Elena. Can you help me with my new computer?
Elena: (6)
Maria: Oh great, thanks! I don’t know what’s wrong with it, actually.
Elena: (7)
Maria: Yes, I can. But some of the programs don’t work.
Elena: (8)
Maria: My email program and my internet browser. I can’t send emails or surf the net.
Elena: (9)
Maria: No, it doesn’t. Maybe that’s the problem.
Elena: (10)
Maria: Great, I really appreciate it. You can come in the afternoon if you like.

A Can you turn it on?
B Yes, it could be. I’ll have a look later today.
C Which ones do you have a problem with?

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D Congratulations on your new computer!
E I can try.
F What’s the problem?
G Is it connected to a printer?
H I see. Does it connect to the internet?

Vocabulary (People and Culture)

A Circle the correct words.

1 When Georgia comes through the door, let’s throw confetti / presents!
2 You can put the birthday candles / presents for Paul over on that table.
3 Let’s hang some pink and blue sparklers / streamers on the walls.
4 Can you help me put these candles / balloons on the cake?
5 Kelly made her friend a chocolate cake / balloon for her birthday.
6 We’re going / doing swimming this afternoon. Do you want to join us?
7 Tom’s having a barbecue / break in his backyard on Sunday and I’m bringing burgers.
8 We watched a mechanical / spectacular fireworks display on holiday.

B Complete the sentences with one word in each gap.

out in up off together

1 Jill stayed until midnight on Tuesday.

2 It’s raining. We have to call the game.

3 Kaye got with three of her friends for coffee.

4 I look to my big brother because he’s quite cool.

5 Mary usually hangs with her best friend Karen.

6 I was feeling a bit sick so I stayed for the evening.

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ANSWERS
PART 1
1. c 2. a 3. c 4. c 5. a
PART 2
6. D 7. A 8. F 9. H 10. B
A
1. confetti 2. presents 3. streamers 4. candles 5. cake 6. going 7. barbecue 8. spectacular
B
1. up 2. off 3. together 4.up 5. out 6. in

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Form 3
Theme
Skill People and Culture
Content Standard
Learning Standard Reading

Learning Objectives 3.1 Understand a variety of texts by using a range of appropriate
reading strategies to construct meaning.
Notes
Activities 3.1.3 Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from clues provided
by other words and by context on an increased range of familiar
topics.

By the end of the lesson, pupils can :
a) use their previous knowledge on vocabulary related to the topic
by choosing 14 words related to the topic and use them in
sentences.

b) show their understanding on modals and semi-modals by using
them correctly in 16 sentences given.

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1. Students need to find notes on Modals and Semi-Modals in the
textbook.

2. Students answer questions on vocabulary and grammar.

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PRACTICE

Vocabulary (Interests)
A Complete the sentences with these words.

ballet cookery drama martial arts painting photography sculpture

1 Bruce knows how to protect himself. He’s a expert.

2 Helena loves – she enjoys making figures from wood.

3 Are you using an expensive cameraon your course?

4 I enjoy , especially countryside scenes, but I sometimes do
pictures of people,too.

5 Lenny is going to study because he wants to be anactor.

6 Some people find boring, but I really enjoy trying out new recipes.

7 What I love about is the music and the costumes the dancers wear.

B Circle the correct words.
1 If you want to take up photography / ballet, you should get yourself a good camera.
2 It’s my dream to surround / explore Mammoth Cave in the USA.
3 Some spiders use their hearing and sense of smell to capture / crawl their food.
4 Judo and karate are both examples of martial arts / sculpture.
5 I’m a terrible chef; I must take a cooker / cookery class.
6 Helen’s baby has just learnt to destroy / crawl this week.

Grammar
Modals & Semi-modals (1)

A Circle the correct words.

1 We could / are able to try the new art gallery on Elm Street if it rains.
2 Jenny can / could be at the gym.
3 Lisa wasn’t able to / didn’t have to go out because it was raining.
4 I could / can swim when I was only two years old.
5 You may / ought to take up a hobby in your free time.
6 You may / should see the doctor about your headaches, Dad.
7 We’re not sure at the moment, but we may / must join the drama club.
8 The children must / might be hungry. They haven’t eaten all day.

B Complete the sentences with these words.

can can’t could be may must ought shouldn’t was able to

1 He have an art exhibition next spring.

2 Mum at the supermarket, but I’m not sure.

3 If you have a headache, you to take some medicine.

4 Nick show off like that. It’s really annoying.

5 My dad speak German, French and Italian.

6 Carly is only five. She look after herself.

7I finish my essay last night, thankfully.

8 You be tired. You’ve been studying all day!

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ANSWER
VOCABULARY
A 1. martial arts 2. sculpture 3. photography 4. painting 5. drama 6. cookery 8. ballet
B 1. photography 2. explore 3. capture 4. martial arts 5. cookery 6. crawl
GRAMMAR
A 1. could 2. could 3. wasn’t able to 4. could 5. ought to 6. should 7. may 8. must
B 1. may 2. could be 3. ought 4. shouldn’t 5. can 6. can’t 7. was able to 8. must

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SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN AGASEH
PETI SURAT 60254
91112, LAHAD DATU

ENGLISH MODULE
FORM 3 / 2020

NAME:
CLASS:

COMPILED BY :
JENNIFER BINTI MIATONG

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FORM 3

1. Title / Theme : Unit 8 “Our Free Time” / People and Culture
2. Summary : This unit provides different types of exercises to aid and enhance students’

3. Content Standards skills in reading and inference meaning.
4. Learning Standards : Time Management
: 3.1.1 Understand the main points in longer texts on an increasedrange

of familiar topics.
3.1.3 Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from clues provided by

other words and context on an increased range of familiar topics.
3.1.4 Use independently familiar print and digital resources to check

meaning and extend understanding.
4.1.5 Organise, sequence and develop ideas within short texts on

familiar topics.
4.2.1 Punctuate written work with moderate accuracy.
4.2.2 Spell written work with moderate accuracy
4.2.4 Begin to use formal and informal registers appropriate to the

target audience in familiar situations.

5. Learning Objectives : Students can :
1. To understand the main points in the passage by reading ‘Things We
6. Success Criteria Like to Do’ and then fill in the table and blanks with the correct
7. Duration answers.
8. Notes 2. To organise, sequence and develop ideas within short texts on familiar
9. Activity topics by completing and writing a postcard to a friend.

: Students are able to make friends and keep friendship by taking part
in conversation and engaging in correspondence on personal matter.
: Teacher will conduct the activity based on the students’ learning
differences.
: Teachers prepare the meaning for the new vocabularies in the text
: Understand the main points, fill up the blanks, phrasal verbs, completing
the postcard, and writing a postcard.

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A. READING LS3.1.1
Read and fill in the blanks correctly.

THINGS WE LIKE TO DO

 My name’s Fazura but my friends call me Zura. I don’t like sewing, but I like painting and making
jewellery a lot! - Fazura

 If I’m not in my room, you’ll find me in the garden. My vegetable plot and rock garden garden are
the results of my hard work. - Randy

 After I’m done with my homework and chores, I like to play my flute. It relaxes me. - Kumaran
 I really like Hollywood blockbusters. I’ve watched some as many as five times! - Michelle
 When I’m free, I’ll read blogs and watch music videos. - Wai Kit

surfing the doing arts and playing a musical going to the gardening
Internet crafts instrument cinema

No Name Free time activity
1 Fazura
2 Randy
3 Kumaran
4 Michelle
5 Wai Kit

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B. READING

Read and replace the words in bold with the suitable phrasal verbs. LS3.1.3, LS3.1.4

used up broke down back up get together brush up on

1. The old man’s car stopped working at the junction. -

2. I finished all my beads making the last batch of bracelets. -

3. Dini should improve her Korean before she goes to Korea -

4. You have to make a copy of all your digital photos onto the hard drive. -

5. My cousins and I usually meet each other during the holidays to catch up. -

A. WRITING

Fill in the blanks correctly to complete the postcard below. LS4.1.5

We’re going to Pulau Payar tomorrow. The weather is pleasant so we enjoy going sightseeing.

We’ve also been to the Underwater World.

Please send me a postcard. Greetings from Langkawi!

Hi Daria!

( 1 ) We’re having a lovely

time. The hotel is near the beach so we have a nice view of the sea.

( 2 ) We’ve

gone on a cable car ride. (3)

( 4 ) I can’t wait to see Daria Lim,
10, Jalan Damai,
the coral reefs up close. Taman Melati,
51200 Kuala Lumpur.
When are you leaving for Kota Kinabalu? (5)

Bye!

Patricia

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B. WRITING
Imagine you are Daria. Write a suitable reply to Patricia based on the postcard in practice A.
LS4.1.5, LS4.2.1, LS4.2.2, LS4.2.4
Hi Patricia!

Patricia Richards,
15-3A, Block A,
Raintree Suites,
51200 Kuala Lumpur.

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ANSWERS
A. READING
1. doing arts and crafts
2. gardening
3. playing a musical instrument
4. going to the cinema
5. surfing the internet

B. READING
1. broke down
2. used up
3. brush up on
4. back up
5. get together

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A. WRITING
1. Greetings from Langkawi!
2. The weather is pleasant so we enjoy going sightseeing
3. We’ve also been to the Underwater World
4. We’re going to Pulau Payar tomorrow.
5. Please send me a postcard.

B. WRITING

Hi Patricia!
Greetings from Kota Kinabalu! We’re having a lovely time. The weather is nice so we enjoy going
sightseeing. The hotel is in the city centre so we walked to many landmarks. We’ve gone trekking at
Kinabalu Park. We’ve also been to the Klias River on a river cruise. We’re going to Mari Mari Cultural
Village tomorrow. I can’t wait to learn more about the cultures and traditions in Sabah.
See you soon! Bye!
Daria

(Accept any suitable answers)

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MODULE: Writing Articles (English : Form 3)
By : Safwanah Binti Matiasin
SMK Terusan

No. Topic Details
1 Class
Form 3

2 Theme People and Culture

Topic Articles

3 Learning Standard 4.1.1 Explain simple content from what
they have read or heard
3. Learning Objectives 4.2.3 Produce a plan or draft of two
paragraphs or more and modify this
appropriately independently

By the end of the lessons, pupils can :

• comprehend and explain
information received.

• understand information in
lengthier texts on a range of
topics.

5. Duration One week.
6. Notes However, teacher may allocate more time
if necessary.
7 Activities
1. This module provides step by steps
guidance to students on writing an
article.

2. Pupils are given outlines on how to
plan their essay before writing.

3. Sample of answer is given.

1. Pupils explain what they know based
on general knowledge which is related
with the pictures, map or notes given.

2. Using WH-Questions to help them to
elaborate their supporting details and
examples.

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MARKING CRITERIA

SCALE CONTENT COMMUNICATIVE ORGANISATION LANGUAGE
5
All content is ACHIEVEMENT
4 relevant to the
3 task. Uses the conventions of Text is generally Uses a range of everyday

Target reader is the communicative task well-organised vocabulary with
fully informed.
to hold the target and coherent, occasional inappropriate
Minor
irrelevances reader’s attention and using a variety of use of less common lexis.
and/or omissions
may be present. communicate cohesive devices. Uses a range of simple and

Target reader is straightforward ideas. some complex
on the whole
informed. grammatical forms with a

good degree of control.

Errors do not impede

communication.

Performance shares features of Band 3 and 5

Produces a text that Uses simple Uses basic vocabulary

communicates connectors and a appropriately. Uses

straightforward ideas limited number of simple grammatical forms

using the conventions cohesive devices with a good degree of

of the communicative appropriately. control. While errors are

task reasonably noticeable, meaning can

appropriately. still be determined.

2 Performance shares features of Band 1 and 3S

1 Irrelevances Produced a text that Text is connected Uses basic vocabulary

and/or communicates simple using basic, high reasonably. Uses simple

misinterpretation ideas in simple ways. frequency grammatical forms with

of task may be connectors. some degree of control.

present. Errors may impede

meaning at times.

Target reader is

minimally
informed

0 Content is totally

irrelevant. Performance below Band 1

Target reader is
not informed.

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ARTICLES

What is an articles?
It is a composition on a specific topic written for newspapers, magazines, newsletters, etc.

Guidelines

An article is a piece of writing that is written for a school magazine, brochure, newsletter or
newspaper.
Articles are usually short and to the point.
Language used in articles must be simple.
Read the question given carefully. Understand the short notes given.
When you have understood the notes given, expand these notes.
You may use your own ideas to make the article more interesting.
Know who you are writing for. This allows you to write with your readers in mind.
Arrange your points in paragraphs. Each main idea should have some supporting ideas.
Give your articles a suitable title.
Read through to make sure you have not made careless mistakes in spelling, punctuation
and grammar especially the usage of tenses in the articles.

Planning the Article Outline

Once you have read the question carefully, noted the keywords and done your
brainstorming, prepare an outline. By this time, you should have some idea of which stance
you intend to take.
Take a clear stand. You should aim to persuade people to support your ideas, which may be
new to them.
Therefore, you need to present a convincing argument by presenting supporting ideas as
well as opposing ideas.
Ideally, whichever stand you choose to take, follow this 5-paragraph structure when
preparing your outline.

Paragraph 1 Introduction - Introduce the topic
Paragraph 2 Point 1 - State opinion/stand/viewpoint
Paragraph 3 Point 2 - Present examples
Paragraph 4 Point 3
- State main idea/topic sentence
- Give supporting details and provide an example
- State a concluding sentences (link details to thetopic

sentence)

- State main idea/topic sentence
- Give supporting details and provide an example
- State a concluding sentences (link details to thetopic

sentence)

- State main idea/topic sentence
- Give supporting details and provide an example
- State a concluding sentences (link details to thetopic

sentence)

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Paragraph 5 Conclusion - Summarise points
- Write a sentence to conclude the paragraph
- Rephrase the topic sentence or link the supporting

details to the topic sentence

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How to write your essay?

How ideas are expressed, organised and supported is important in writing. Opinions should be
included, but you need not to worry that they will be judged differently. Any opinion is accepted,
provided that the opinions are well discussed or supported and argued logically and cohesively with
clear supporting details and well-illustrated examples.

Brainstorming

Using the I-Think maps at this stage gives you a clearer perspective on what you may want
to write in your essay and which angle you would like to take.
The easiest map that you will help you to write a better essay by using Tree Map.

Introduction

Main Idea Main Idea Main Idea
1 2 3

WH- Questions WH- Questions WH- Questions

Example(s) Example(s) Example(s)

Conclusion

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Introduction
-In this chapter, you are taught how to write an article by using given notes.
-The articles are usually based on facts such as real events, happenings or current
topics.
-You may need to have a sound knowledge of these topics so that you can cite real events and
figures in your composition.

Guidelines
Follow the guidelines below to write an article:
-Read the question carefully so that you understand what you have to write.
-Jot down the extra points you know about the topic.
-Arrange all your points in your outline.
-Study the notes given.
-The article can be about a current topic, issue or others.
-Arrange the points you have added.
-Try to add in real figures and names, if necessary.
-Start writing your article with a title on the topic.
-Check for any errors in your grammar, spelling and tenses.

Format
This is an example of format on writing an article:

Introduction: State your topic by writing a clear introductory line.
Body: Mention your points in order of importance.

Paragraph 1 - state the first point on the issue with relevant details
then move on to the next point
Paragraph 2 - state other points substantiated by details
Paragraph 3 - mention any additional points

Conclusion - Write clear concluding lines for the article - you can refer to the future
if relevant

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ModelQuestion1
You should spend 35 minutes on this question.
Our body is made up of over seventy percent of water which keeps us hydrated. Write an
article on the importance of water and the usefulness of water for other purposes.

needs water blood
to live transport

water The sweat -
source of importance helps to
power in cool down
olden times of water bodies
water for
washing

When writing out your article:
-you may use the notes given
-suggest one other importance and usefulness of water
-add any other relevant information
-write in not less than 120 words

Writing Outline
Introduction: water essential - we cannot live without water
Main Body: Explain the importance and uses of water for survival.
Paragraph 1: blood - transports food - sweat cools down body - benefits of drinking water
Paragraph 2: washing - cleaning - hygiene
Paragraph 3: other purposes - transport - source of power – factories - steam ships
Conclusion: keeping humans, animals and plants alive - cannot live without

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Model Answer 1
The Importance of Water

Water is necessary for our survival. Seventy per cent of our body is made up of water.
We cannot live without water. In fact, if we do not drink water for a week, we cannot survive.
One of the vital facts concerning water is that even the blood in our body is made up of water.
Water helps in our digestion, hydration, defecation and overall body detoxification. We
should drink at least 3 litres of water a day. This can also prevent us from having low blood
pressure and dehydration.

Water is used for cleaning our body, washing clothes and cooking. It keeps our body,
house and surroundings clean. This is important for good personal hygiene.
Water is a useful means of transport too. For people who live on remote or small islands, this
might be the only means of transport. They have to travel by boat or ferry to the mainland.
Water is also a source of power. In the past, water was used to work certain machines like
turbines and steam engines.

Water is also used to keep trees and plants alive. All living things including man,
animals and plants, need water.

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ModelQuestion 2
You should spend 35 minutes on this question.
Our body is made up of over seventy percent of water which keeps us hydrated. Write an
article on the importance of water and the usefulness of water for other purposes.

deplorable state – planks on bridge –
missing - accidents

Condition of
Public Beach

adults allowing children to litter – sad rubbish – everywhere – plastic bags,
to see ice cream wrappers, cans

Write your article.

Model Answer 2

Attitude of Irresponsible Citizens
Recently, my family and I were on holiday in Teluk Cempedak, Kuantan. The public beach we
went to was in a deplorable state. The bridge on which visitors could stand and admire the
scenery had some planks missing. There was rubbish everywhere. I actually saw people
littering the beach by throwing plastic bags, ice cream wrappers and cans on the beach, I told
some children to pick up the rubbish they had thrown on the beach. And for this, I received
glares from their parents. It is sad to see adults allowing their children to litter and spoil our
beautiful beaches.

We have to teach our young to be proud of our country, Malaysia is a beautiful country
with lush green forests and beautiful rivers and beaches. Let us keep it that way. Beautiful!

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Practice 1: Smoking Date:

In your class, you have been talking about the causes and effects of smoking. In about 120

words, write an article on smoking for your school magazine. You may use the notes below

to help you.

Smoking Why people smoke?
* smoking for fun * peer pressure * relief during difficult times

Effects:
* dangerous illness * financial problems – resort to stealing

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Practice 2: Malaysian Festivals Date:

You have been asked to write an article on some Malaysian festivals for a travel magazine.

Chinese New Year – settle Hari Raya Puasa – prayers Deepavali – lamps –
all debts – reunion dinner – visit cemetery – visits symbolise good over evil
– receive red packets and feasts – new clothes

When writing your article:
• you may use the notes given
• add any other relevant information
• write in about 120 words

Write your article:

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Practice 3: Keeping Children Safe as Home Date:

Many accidents occur at home, and most of these accidents involve young children and

toddlers. In about 120 words, write an article on keeping children safe at home. You may

use the notes given to help you.

• keep away – sharp objects
• matches – keep out of reach of children
• not allowed – bathrooms – near bath tubs or pails with water

Write your article.

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