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Unit 1 Protect Our Planet NON-TEXTBOOK 1 – 5 Unit 2 Cash Out TEXTBOOK 6 – 10 Unit 3 Cultural Fusion NON-TEXTBOOK 11 – 15 Unit 4 Green Lungs NON-TEXTBOOK 16 – 20 Unit 5 Science is Fun! NON-TEXTBOOK 21 – 25 Unit 6 Journeys TEXTBOOK 26 – 29 Unit 7 Spending Money NON-TEXTBOOK 30 – 34 Unit 8 Dimensions of Well-being NON-TEXTBOOK 35 – 38 Unit 9 Science Helps NON-TEXTBOOK 39 – 42 Unit 10 Good Luck, Bad Luck TEXTBOOK 43 – 48 Unit 11 Helping Each Other NON-TEXTBOOK 49 – 52 Unit 12 Scientific Discoveries NON-TEXTBOOK 53 – 57 Unit 13 Be Active! NON-TEXTBOOK 58 – 61 Unit 14 Take Care TEXTBOOK 62 – 66 Unit 15 Modern Living NON-TEXTBOOK 67 – 73 Ujian Akhir Sesi Akademik 74 – 84 Answers A1 – A8 Scan and download • Speaking and Listening Practice • Listening Audio • Answers PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
1 The Malaysian Wildlife Society will organise a workshop entitled ‘The Green Leatherback Turtles’ on 19 September at Desa Community Hall from 10 am to 2 pm. For more details, contact Ms Jane at 016-232xxxx. 1 From the notice above, we know that the workshop is A conducted by Ms Jane B organised by nature lovers C only for Wildlife Society members Welcome to Geo Eco Park This is definitely a paradise for those who enjoy the beauty of nature. The diversity of our flora and fauna will mesmerise you that you want to visit this place again. 2 The information above would interest those who are A adventurous B nature lovers C sports enthusiasts Mini Turtle Sanctuary Pulau Semarak Kuantan: A mini turtle sanctuary is being set up in Pantai Cenang near the Seashells Gallery. The sanctuary will be built in stages on a joint-venture with several local companies. 3 Where will the exact location of the mini sanctuary be? A Pantai Cenang B Pulau Semarak C Seashells Gallery Covid-19 Pandemic Exhibition Date: 23 April Venue: Dewan Cosita, Bangunan Wira, Kuching Time: 10 am to 9 pm Admission: Free 4 From the advertisement above, we know that A the exhibition will be held for half a day B the exhibition will be held at Dewan Cosita C those interested can buy their admission tickets at Bangunan Wira UNIT 1 Theme: Health and Environment Protect Our Planet Part 1 – Short Texts Read the texts carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C. Paper 1 – Reading and Use of English NON-TEXTBOOK UNIT PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
2 VitaMore Fish oil helps to improve and maintain heart, skin, eye and brain health. Twin pack available! Only RM30.90 (Usual price: RM49.90) 60 capsules Offer valid from 3 March to 27 March 5 From the advertisement, we can say that A a twin pack VitaMore fish oil costs RM49.90 B the offer is valid in the whole month of March C each bottle of VitaMore fish oil has 60 capsules An eight-month-old orangutan is recovering from a fractured arm. Despite being supported by a splint, the baby orangutan is playful and eating well. It consumes at least a litre of milk a day. 6 From the extract above, we can say that the orangutan has A injured its arm B fully recovered C been eating little A FUN WAY TO STAY HEALTHY Come join our Zumba Club by Zenda Every Saturday From 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm Membership is only RM10 per month. 7 The Zumba Club members will A meet twice a week B practise the whole Saturday C need to pay a subscription of RM10 EMAIL Hi Joe, Have you heard about the Nature Club planning a trip to the recycling centre next month? I am interested in this trip. Would you like to join? It will be educational and fun. Write soon. Bye! Danish 8 From the email, Danish is asking Joe A to go on the trip with him B his opinion about the trip C to write to him about the trip PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 Part 2 – Error Correction Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each question, write the correct word in the space provided. My First Visit to a Recycling Centre Last week was the Environment Week for our school. Our class visited JK Recycle Sdn. Bhd. in Klang. I (0) discover that everything including the kitchen sink could be recycled! I learnt that the recycling centre (1) take in usable goods and recyclable waste such as glass packaging, cardboard, all types of metals, furniture, utensils and (2) then vegetable fats from households! I also learnt that it is possible to buy recycled items (3) in the recycling shop which is located in the centre. For example, there are pre-loved sports equipment for sale at very (4) lower prices. Even household goods (5) is available at a very low cost. All in all, the visit to (6) a centre was very educational. I learnt that recycling is very important (7) so waste has a huge impact on our environment. Recycling (8) should help to reduce the pollution caused by waste. Before we left the recycling centre, the supervisor reminded us to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! Example: 0 discovered 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
4 Part 3 – Information Transfer Read the text below complete the following diagram with no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer. Let's Dance! Dance has been a part of human culture for the longest time. Currently, there are many types of dance such as ballroom dancing, line dancing, hip hop and many more. Dancing is a good way to keep your body and mind healthy. According to studies, dancing is good for the heart, and can help you lose weight, reduce stress, make friends plus many other benefits. Recently, an Italian study discovered that those who suffered from heart failure who took up waltzing greatly improved their heart health, breathing and quality of life compared to those who walked on a treadmill or biked for exercise. Therefore, dance your way to a healthy heart! Do you want to lose weight? Then take up aerobic dance training to lose those extra pounds and also to increase your aerobic power. Another added benefit of dancing is that it may help boost your memory and prevent you from developing dementia as you grow older. Dancing too will improve your flexibility and reduce stiffness. This will help to ease joint pain and post-exercise soreness. Dancing is also an amazing way to reduce stress. According to a study, one way of reducing stress is by putting on some music and dancing with a partner. Also when you dance, it can help to reduce depression. Another study discovered that patients who participated in an upbeat group dance showed the least depression symptoms and the most vitality. Dance can also help you expand your social circle. You could join a dance class and make new friends there. When you are socially engaged, you will be happier, less stressed, and a have a stronger immune system. (1) partner/group dance (6) improve heart health (3) improve flexibility (2) (5) (4) (8) (7) Advantages of Dancing aerobics Types of dance activity Advantages PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
5 Part 2 – Note Expansion You have been asked to share about the flash flood that has recently occurred in your housing area. In about 100 words, write an essay about the incident. You must use the notes below to help you. HOTS Creating Write your essay. Paper 2 – Writing Where the victims were taken to Where it happened The Flash Flood When it happened How it happened PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
6 UNIT 2 Theme: Consumerism Cash Out E-Wallet −− the New Norm of Shopping Touch ‘n Go e-wallet was launched in July 2017 in Malaysia. It is a joint venture between Touch ‘n Go (TNG) and Ant Financial. This digital wallet will appear as an app on your smartphone. TNG allows you to pay more than 250,000 merchant touch points via QR codes. You can also use it to pay for tolls, parking and even top-up your prepaid phones. With e-wallet, you do not need to use a physical card nor pay with cash. It is very convenient for you to make any purchase or payment. You don't have to worry if your e-wallet does not have enough balance. You can always top-up your e-wallet. There are four ways you can do so namely via Visa or Master credit card, Visa or Master debit card, online banking like Maybank and CIMB or even MOL Pay cash at 7-eleven outlets and convenlence stores. E-wallet is generally safer as all e-wallets need some form of verification before payment. This means that if someone has stolen your phone, they won't be able to steal the money in your e-wallet. However, one disadvantage of e-wallet is there are charges. There are some apps that might charge you for making a transaction. Well, are you interested to sign up for e-wallet? You just need to download the apps from online stores. Paper 1 – Reading and Use of English TEXTBOOK UNIT Part 3 – Information Transfer Read the text below complete the following diagram with no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer. PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
7 Part 4 – Short Answer Read the text and answer the questions that follow. Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer. The Day I Helped Out Two weeks ago, my mum was busy with some office work and needed my help to run some errands for her. She wanted me to settle the water bill at the Unifi pay centre while on my way to my piano lesson. She put some cash on the table along with the water bill. She also told me to buy my lunch with the money. She reminded me to take the shopping list with me as I had to get some groceries at the convenience store near our home. She wanted me to get all the items on the list so that we would have enough for the week. My mum asked me to use my debit card for the payment and let her know the amount she would need to transfer to me via online banking. She thought that the total bill would not be more than RM200. She reminded me to bring the hand sanitiser with me and wear a face mask. She also told me to practise social distancing. I got a reward of RM50 in my digital wallet for registering on the MySejahtera app. My friend taught me how to use the app. So, I surprised my parents that night. I bought them a dinner treat using the digital wallet. We had a scrumptious dinner that night. And well, at least my mum did not have to prepare dinner for us and had a good rest after work. Used on the (2) e-Wallets Introduced in (1) The app is available via (8) Disadvantage – Some (7) apply Safety measure – Needs (6) before making payment Ways to top up: (4) debit card (5) cash Used when making (3) PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
8 1 The writer’s mum wanted the writer’s help to for her. 2 The writer had to pay at the Unifi pay center. 3 He had to at the convenience store near their home. 4 He had to use his to pay for the groceries. 5 The writer’s mum reminded the writer to bring the sanitiser, wear a mask and . 6 The writer received RM50 after he signed up on . 7 The writer surprised his parents with . 8 The writer’s mum did not have to because he bought dinner home that night. Questions 9 and 10 Complete the table below with a word from the text. For each question, write your answer in the space provided. Meaning Word 9 a short trip to do something for someone 10 extremely delicious PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
9 To: [email protected] From: In about 70 words, write an email to Dino giving him some advice. Paper 2 – Writing Part 1 – Short Communicative Message Read the email from your cousin, Dino. Hi! Well, my dad gave me some money for my birthday to buy a laptop. But I’m thinking of using the money to buy a new smartphone. Would it be a better idea? Do you think my dad would be upset if I didn’t buy a laptop? Let me know what you think. Dino PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
10 Role play with a friend. Ask and answer. a. Do you have a digital wallet or e-wallet? b. If yes, i) what types of e-wallet have you registered? (Touch ‘n Go, Grabpay, etc.) ii) what do you normally use it for? iii) do you find it convenient to use? Why? c. If no, i) do you plan to have one? ii) what are the reasons you have not registered for e-wallet? Speaking Interview PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
74 NEW MILKY SHAMPOO FOR ALL HAIR TYPES ABLE TO TREAT DANDRUFF CONTAINS 6 TYPES OF MILK FORMULATION RICH IN PROTEIN THAT HELPS IN HAIR FALL CONTROL 1 New Milky Shampoo can’t be used A to treat dandruff B for all types of hair C stop hair loss SMOKING IS HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH QUIT SMOKING QUIT SMOKING TODAY! Call Health Line: 016-606xxxx 2 The poster tells us to A stop smoking B smoke only one cigarette a day C seek help from doctor to stop smoking Questions 1 – 8 Read the texts carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C. Paper 1 : Reading and Use of English [Time: 1 hour 30 minutes] Part 1 You should spend about 15 minutes in this part. RM19.90 PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
75 TO END FLASH FLOODS • Forest clearing • Rivers silting • Poor drainage • Waste dumping • Swamplands clearing 3 The best heading for the above poster is A Build More Houses and Schools B Save our Forests and our Wildlife C Stop Land Development without Proper Control Bukit Mertajam: Bus passengers were frustrated with service interruptions. Thousands of individuals have been hassled this morning when they were heading for works. 4 We can probably conclude that the bus service is A adequate B systematic C incompetent Peacock Island Everyone needs a holiday Special Holiday Offer! RM250 for a two-day and one-night stay with free breakfast for four persons. Contact Flamingo Tour Agency for further details at 03-4568xxxx 5 Flamingo Tour Agency is A announcing its holiday offer B advising people to go on a holiday C giving free breakfast to every visitor PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
76 Back to School Free socks with every purchase of Astar school shoes Subject to availability! 6 The poster tells us that customers are entitled to A one pair of Astar shoes only with free socks B one pair of free socks for every pair of shoes C one pair of free socks for every pair of shoes while stocks last DRY SPELL UNTIL MAY 2023 7 The headline above tells us that the weather will be A stormy B hot and dry C rainy and sunny Do Not Self-Medicate Doctor’s Prescription Needed 8 What should you do when you are ill? A Consult a doctor B Do not take medicine C Take your medicine as stated in the label [8 marks] PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
77 The Baby Tapir Ike was an orphaned baby tapir. He was only five months old (0) where he was saved at the Juara Forest Reserve. Ike’s mother and the calves, as (9) much as ten tapirs, sadly all died, (10) cause to poisoning. After his rescue, Ike was brought to the Care Wildlife Park. Ike (11) become attached to one of the park’s rangers after being brought there. Now, a year later, Ike (12) was doing much better. He eats and (13) drink on his own. He would only eat or drink when the food and drinks were given (14) through the ranger. He is also a (15) live young tapir who enjoys playing by himself. As for Ike’s future, he will (16) spent the next ten years of his life at the wildlife park. Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each question, write the correct word in the space provided. Example: 0 when 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [8 marks] Part 2 You should spend about 15 minutes in this part. PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
78 All About Breakfast Many of us know that breakfast is the most vital meal of the day. Nevertheless, some tend to skip it when they get up late and have to hurry to work, while others do not have the routine of eating in the early morning. We can maintain a normal and healthy weight by having breakfast. It helps to keep weight-related diseases such as heart diseases and diabetes at bay. Hence, it leads to a longer and healthier life in the long run. Apart from that, breakfast provides energy which is needed for bodily functions. A good breakfast provides nutrients and energy that aid in cell growth and repair. In addition, they also keep the body well-nourished to perform well. Breakfast is necessary for the body to receive important nutrients. If you miss breakfast on a daily basis, your body could be put under extra stress which results in feeling sluggish and lethargic. Therefore, it is essential that people should not give breakfast a miss. Part 3 You should spend about 20 minutes in this part. Read the text below complete the following diagram with no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer. PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
79 [8 marks] All About Breakfast People tend to skip breakfast when they (17) (18) need to Effects of skipping breakfast (23) (24) Breakfast provides energy for (22) Benefits of breakfast (20) (21) Some people skip breakfast because they don't like eating in (19) PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
80 Choosing the Right Friends Young individuals should carefully select their friends. You can get yourself into a lot of trouble if you choose the wrong steps. Because of immature thinking, many young people have been jailed for crimes such as drug trafficking and illegal racing. A large portion of young people are in prison just because they have been influenced by the wrong companions. You can help friends who are involved in social problems such as drug use, smoking, gambling, or drinking alcoholic beverages by giving them advice and influence. You should suggest them to speak to a counsellor. Give them the opportunity to participate in healthy activities such as sports and community activities. Good friends have the courage to say "no" to friends who ask them to do something they don't want to do. Don't just go along with the crowd. Show your friends how to behave by being a leader. A true friendship will serve as an example for others to adopt. Be a great example of honesty, decency in discourse, and academic commitment. Respect and refer those who can guide you well such as your parents, teachers and student leaders. Young people should learn to make good use of their time, be it learning something new or spending quality time with their loved ones. This is much better than hanging around aimlessly, especially in the wee hours that usually do more harm than good. 25 Young people should when selecting their friends. 26 Many young people have been jailed for crimes such as . 27 You can help your problematic friends by . 28 Young people should be given the opportunity to such as sports and community activities. Part 4 You should spend about 20 minutes in this part. Read the text and answer the questions that follow. Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer. PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
A1 Praktis Topikal English (CEFR) Form 2 - Answers UNIT 1 Protect Our Planet Paper 1 – Reading and Use of English PART 1 – SHORT TEXTS 1 B 2 B 3 A 4 B 5 C 6 A 7 C 8 A PART 2 – ERROR CORRECTION 1 takes 2 even 3 from/ at 4 low 5 are 6 the 7 because 8 can PART 3 – INFORMATION TRANSFER 1 waltzing 2 lose weight 3 boost your memory 4 reduce stress 5 reduce depression 6 dance class 7 make new friends 8 stronger immune system Paper 2 – Writing PART 2 – NOTE EXPANSION Suggested Answer A heavy downpour caused a flash flood in Taman Desawan a fortnight ago. The rain started in the morning and continued for a few hours. The water level in a nearby monsoon drain rose to a dangerous level. Within a short span of time, the water overflowed the drain and the housing area was flooded. The residents were anxious and worried as the water continued to rise swiftly. Two hours later, a rescue team arrived. The victims were evacuated and taken to a relief centre nearby. They were given some warm blankets, food and clothes. After three days when the flood had subsided, the victims return home. UNIT 2 Cash Out Paper 1 – Reading and Use of English PART 3 – INFORMATION TRANSFER 1 July 2017 2 smartphone 3 purchase or payment 4 credit card 5 online banking 6 verification 7 charges 8 download PART 4 – SHORT ANSWER 1 run some errands 2 the water bill 3 get some groceries 4 debit card 5 practise social distancing 6 the Mysejahtera app 7 a dinner treat 8 prepare dinner 9 errands 10 scrumptious Paper 2 – Writing PART 1 – SHORT COMMUNICATIVE MESSAGE Suggested answers To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Hi Dino, I am glad to hear that your dad gave you some money for your birthday. Well, I think it is not a good idea to buy a new smartphone as I think you can still use your current smartphone. Besides, the laptop can help you with your assignments and school projects. I am sure your dad would be upset because the money is meant for a new laptop and not a smartphone. You need to appreciate your dad’s effort. Remember, buy what you need and not what you want. Bye! Joshua PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.