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Express NotesPENERBIT ILMU Express Notes for
BAKTI SDN. BHD. quick revision.
Concise notes
with attractive Notes simplified in
graphics for the form of i-THINK
better learning mind maps.

outcome. Clear Examples to
help pupils understand
DSKP Practices the usage of each
grammar item.
Arranged
according to QR Code on the first
the textbook, page of each unit
Scheme of containing a digital
Work (SoW) copy of the e-RPH.
and Dokumen Each lesson is prepared
according to the
Standard Scheme of Work (SoW).
Kurikulum dan Skill Focus is stated
before each practice.
Pentaksiran The Learning Standard is
(DSKP) tagged in each practice.
Word Alert provides
the meaning of
difficult words.

P1

Day: Day: DDaatete::

PdPc Modul Literasi dan
Amali Sivik

Theme: World of Self, Family and Friends

Topic Respect Yourself, Respect Your Friends

Learning Standard (LS)
1.2.4 Able to participate in conversations with peers
PENERBIT ILMU
BAKTI SDN. BHD.Core Value Context
Mutual respect School, society

Learning Objectives

1 Pupils should be able to know the difference between safe and unsafe touches.
2 Pupils should be able to say ‘No’ to unsafe touches.
3 Pupils should be able to show respect to the school community.

Civic Literacy Socioemotional Action

Knowledge Express pride over positive Practise saying “NO” to
self-dignity unsafe touches
State ways to avoid unsafe Express respect among Practise appropriate speech
touches members of the school and mannerisms to show
Explain the importance community respect to the members of
of respecting the school the school
community

Three-step Interview

1 Get pupils to work in groups of three. Each member assumes the role of interviewer, interviewee

and reporter. Pupils to take turns to play each role.

2 Interviewer is given a card with these three questions:

‡ What is good touch?

‡ What is bad touch?

‡ If you experience bad touch what should you do?

3 The interviewee will answer:

‡ Good touch is .

‡ Bad touch is .

‡ I should .

4 The reporter fills up the template. (Reporters take turns to fill up the template.)

EXAMPLE

Interview 1 Interview 2 Interview 3

Good touch – Good touch – Bad touch –
Bad touch – Bad touch – Good touch –
Report to – Report to – Report to –

5 Teacher then has a discussion with the pupils on the answers.

P7

Day: Date:

PdPc Pembelajaran
Abad ke-21 Activities

Activity 1 Hot Seat

Task:
1 Pupils to work in groups of four.
2 Teacher tells each pupil to think of their birthdate. Then, using the internet, pupils do
a bit of research and find an important historical event that coincides with, or is close
to, their birthdate. It could be from any year in the past and in any country.
PENERBIT ILMU
BAKTI SDN. BHD.EXAMPLES31 August 1957 – Malaysia gained independence

22 November 1963 – The assassination of John F. Kennedy

1 April 1975 – Microsoft was founded

17 January 1991 – The Gulf War

3 After pupils have identified the event, ask them to fill up the History Detective notes
below.

4 Then pupils may start working in their respective groups. Each pupil will take turns to
be in the hot seat and answer questions from the other group members.

History Detective

Pupil’s Name :

Birthdate :

Name of historical event :

Date of event :

Where did it take place? What happened on the Who was involved?
day/period?

3 most important/interesting facts I learned:

How has the event changed history?

P9

English CEFR Year 6 Class:

Name:
School:

Scheme Learning Standard (LS) Page Performance
Skill of Work Number Level

(SoW)

Starter Unit: Good Day!
PENERBIT ILMU
Reading BAKTI SDN. BHD.Lesson 13.2.1 Understand the main idea of simple longer texts 1
Writing 4.2.4 Describe personality

Writing Lesson 2 4.2.1 Give detailed information about themselves and others 2
Speaking 2.1.1 Give detailed information about themselves and others

Listening Lesson 3 1.2.2 Understand with little or no support specific information and details of 3
longer simple texts on a range of familiar topics

1.1.1 Recognise and reproduce independently a wide range of target
language phonemes

Speaking Lesson 4 2.1.1 Give detailed information about themselves and others 4

Unit 1: In a Moment of Crisis

Reading Lesson 6 3.2.3 Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from clues provided by other 5

known words and by context

3.2.2 Understand specific information and details of simple longer texts 6

Writing Lesson 7 4.2.3 Narrate factual and imagined events and experiences 7
Speaking 2.3.1 Narrate short stories, events and experiences

Listening Lesson 8 1.2.2 Understand with little or no support specific information and details of 8
longer simple texts on a range of familiar topics

Speaking 2.3.1 Narrate short stories, events and experiences 9
Reading 3.2.2 Understand specific information and details of simple longer texts
Lesson 9

Writing Lesson 12 4.2.3 Narrate factual and imagined events and experiences 10

Unit 2: Looking Back

Reading Lesson 17 3.2.3 Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from clues provided by other 12

known words and by context

3.2.1 Understand the main idea of simple longer texts 13

Speaking Lesson 20 2.1.1 Give detailed information about themselves and others 14

Writing Lesson 23 4.2.3 Narrate factual and imagined events and experiences 15
4.3.1 15
Use capital letters, full stops, commas in lists, question marks, and
speech marks appropriately at discourse level

Listening Lesson 24 1.2.2 Understand with little or no support specific information and details of 16
Writing 4.3.2 longer simple texts on a range of familiar topics

Spell most high-frequency words accurately in independent writing

Writing Lesson 28 4.2.3 Narrate factual and imagined events and experiences 17

Speaking Lesson 30 2.2.1 Keep interaction going in short exchanges by checking understanding 18
2.1.4 of what a speaker is saying 19

Ask about and describe future plans or events

P12

INSTRUMEN PENJAMINAN KUALITI

PEMANTAUAN PELAKSANAAN PENTAKSIRAN BERTERUSAN (PB)
(Diisi oleh Pemantau)

Nama Sekolah :

Nama Guru :

PENERBIT ILMUNama Pemantau :
BAKTI SDN. BHD.
Penggal : Sesi / Tahun:

Subjek :

ARAHAN:
(a) Senarai semak berikut berkaitan dengan pemantauan pentaksiran berterusan.
(b) Sila tandakan (9) pada perkara di bawah.

1. Penggunaan Instrumen Pentaksiran Ya Tidak
Bil. Perkara Ya Tidak
1. Menepati hasil pembelajaran
2. Mentaksir apa-apa yang telah diajar
3. Menggunakan laras bahasa yang sesuai
4. Menggunakan peruntukan masa yang mencukupi
5. Menepati tahap taksonomi domain pembelajaran
6. Menepati Jadual Spesifikasi Pentaksiran Berterusan (JSPB)

2. Pemberian Skor
Bil. Perkara
1. Adil bagi semua murid
2. Sah dan boleh dipercayai
3. Menepati keupayaan sebenar murid
4. Berdasarkan hasil kerja / respons murid yang autentik

Cadangan / Ulasan :

Tandatangan Pemantau Tarikh:

P16

Contents

Express Notes Tutorial N1 Unit Getting Things Made Audio Quiz
Video
Audio 6 DSKP Practice 55
Starter Good Day! Formative Practice 4 63
1
Unit DSKP Practice
Audio
Unit Melody and Audio Website PIB
5 Tunes
Unit In a Moment of Crisis 11 7

1 DSKP Practice
Formative Practice 1
PENERBIT ILMU DSKP Practice 64
BAKTI SDN. BHD. Summative Practice 2 71

Unit Looking Audio Quiz PAK-21 Extra Unit A Tale to Tell Audio PIB PAK-21
Back Activity Practice Activity
2 8
DSKP Practice 12 DSKP Practice 77

Formative Practice 2 20 Formative Practice 5 83

Unit An Exciting Time! Audio Extra Unit I Was Saying… Audio
Practice
3 DSKP Practice 9 DSKP Practice 84
Summative Practice 1 21 Formative Practice 6 91

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Unit Amazing Jobs Audio Extra Unit What a Mystery! Audio Quiz
DSKP Practice Practice
4 Formative Practice 3 10 DSKP Practice 92
33
Unit 98
39 Ujian Akhir Sesi Akademik Extra
5 Practice 107

Travel and Audio PAK-21 PIB Quiz
Activity
Listening Script
Transportation

DSKP Practice 40

Ujian Pertengahan Sesi Akademik 46

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User Guide P1
Modul Literasi dan Amali Sivik P7
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Pembelajaran Abad ke-21 Activities P12
Pupil’s Performance Record P16
Instrumen Penjaminan Kualiti (Pemantauan)

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Express Notes

Nouns

1 Nouns are words referring to people, places, animals and things.

i -THINK
Circle Map
PENERBIT ILMU
BAKTI SDN. BHD.Teacher Grammar book

Common Proper
Nouns Nouns

Uncountable Countable
Nouns Nouns

NOUNS

Singular Plural
Nouns Nouns

Collective
Nouns

Internet Parents

2 Common nouns are nouns that are used commonly without being given exact names.
EXAMPLES boy, town, cat, pen

3 Proper nouns are special names given to people, places, animals and things.
EXAMPLES Ali, Kuala Lumpur, Si Comel, Stabilo

4 Countable nouns are nouns which can be counted. They are used with a, an, a few,
some, several, many, a large number of, plenty of, a lot of or any.
EXAMPLES a pen, an orange, a few boys, some women, several children, many
people, a large number of books, plenty of clothes, a lot of cats, any
questions

5 Uncountable nouns are nouns which cannot be counted. They are used with a little,
much, some, a large amount of, a lot of, plenty of or any.
EXAMPLES much sugar, some water, a large amount of food, a lot of effort, plenty
of time and ideas

N1

Namae: KCelalass: TDaaritkeh: :

Starter Good Day! Digital File

Unit Starter

DSKP Practice

Reading & Writing Theme: World of Self, Family & Friends SoW: Lesson 1

A Read the text about three friends. Tick the correct answers. LS 3.2.1

PENERBIT ILMU Hello, my name is Ariana. I’m 12 years old. I like to follow a daily
BAKTI SDN. BHD.timetable and I plan ahead. I always write ‘to-do’ lists. This makes my
school and daily life easier. I also get to do all the things I want to.

Hi, I’m Selina. I’m Ariana’s friend. She says I like helping people.
I do enjoy assisting my friends and schoolmates. I care about them
and enjoy seeing a smile on their faces.

Hello, everyone. My name is Roshan. I’m tall and slim. I love the
outdoors and I like being active. I play a lot of sports too. I’m diligent
in working out and playing sports.

Ariana Selina Roshan

1 Who is a planner?
2 Who is organised?
3 Who is caring?
4 Who is athletic?
5 Who is helpful?
6 Who is active?



B Fill in the blanks with a suitable adjective. LS 4.2.4

adventurous easy-going responsible sociable

Hello, my name is Fadli. I’m (1) sociable so I can make friends easily. I’m also

(2) easy-going because I’m usually relaxed and calm all day.

Hello, I’m Sameera. I’m (3) adventurous so I like trying new and sometimes scary

things. I’m also (4) responsible because I always do my chores, homework and

assignments without being reminded.

1 PL 1 2 3 4 5 6

DSKP Practice Name: Class: Date:

Starter Unit Good Day! Theme: World of Self, Family & Friends

Writing & Speaking SoW: Lesson 2

A Use the questions and short notes to write about Darina. Write in one paragraph.

LS 4.2.1

1 What is your name? Darina

2 How old are you? 12 years old

PENERBIT ILMU3 How many people are there in your family? 5 people
BAKTI SDN. BHD.
4 Where do you go to school? SK Sejahtera

5 What is your favourite subject? Science

6 What is/are your favourite hobby/hobbies? skateboarding, reading, watching TV

7 What do you like to do at home? playing board games

8 What activities do you like to do at weekends? visiting grandparents and cousins

[1] My name is Darina. [2] I’m 12 years old. [3] There are five people in my family.
[4] I go to SK Sejahtera. [5] My favourite subject is Science. [6] My favourite hobbies are
skateboarding, reading and watching TV. [7] I like playing board games when I am at home. [8]
I enjoy visiting my grandparents and cousins at weekends.

B Use the questions above to talk about yourself. Tell your class. LS 2.1.1
(Suggested answer)

[What] My name is Ehsan. [How old] I’m 12 years old. [How many] There are four
people in my family. [Where] I go to SK Sri Merpati. [What] My favourite subject is English.
[What] My favourite hobbies are reading comic books and playing computer games. [What]
I like watching TV and doing puzzles when I am at home too. [What] I enjoy eating out at my
favourite restaurant with my family at weekends.

2 PL 1 2 3 4 5 6

DSKP Practice Name: Class: Date:

Starter Unit Good Day! Theme: World of Self, Family & Friends

Listening SoW: Lesson 3

A Look at the picture and listen to the sentences. Circle ‘T’ for true statements Audio
and ‘F’ for false statements. LS 1.2.2

1TPENERBIT ILMUF2T F 3T F
4T BAKTI SDN. BHD.F5TF 6T F

B Look at the picture. Listen to the words and the beginning sound of each Audio
word. Find another word in the picture that begins with the same beginning

sound. LS 1.1.1

PdPc

Audio

1 river 4 camera
2 pond
3 family 5 bicycle/binoculars/birds

6 lake/line PL 1 2 3 4 5 6
3

Name: Class: Date:

Complete the text with the words given. 2 encouraged

PdPc drove bombed rationed

Extra travelled worked allowed

Practice Changes at the home front

PENERBIT ILMU
BAKTI SDN. BHD.
Life was difficult and uncertain during World War II. Ships carrying supplies

to Britain were (1) bombed so food and other important items were

limited. This led to rationing. For example, each person was given one egg every

two weeks. But not only food was (2) rationed , clothes too. Boys had

to wait till they were 12 years old before they were (3) allowed to wear

ORQJ WURXVHUV 3HRSOH ZHUH (4) encouraged to grow their own food in their

gardens.

Schoolchildren and their teachers, pregnant women, blind and disabled people

and women with children under five who were living in large towns and cities, with

many factories, were evacuated. They (5) travelled in buses and trains

WR WKH FRXQWU\VLGH 3DUHQWV ZHUH VWURQJO\ HQFRXUDJHG WR HYDFXDWH WKHLU FKLOGUHQ

away from these areas that would likely be bombed.

There were a lot of changes happening for women too. Single women had to

ZRUN 0DUULHG ZRPHQ GLGQªW KDYH WR EXW PDQ\ GLG :RPHQ (6) worked

in the farms, weapon factories and military bases. They (7) drove

trucks and ambulances too.

Extra
Practice

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Name: Class: Date:

Reading (Short Texts) 1
Read the texts. Then answer True or False.

1

Available at Permai Hall for
families in need. Open daily

from 10 am to 1 pm.
PENERBIT ILMU You can go to Permai Hall if your family needs
BAKTI SDN. BHD. basic necessities.

True False

2 From: Zamri

To: Aida Zamri hopes Mrs Leon will help him with the
English homework.
Hi!
There was a power cut in my True False
neighbourhood this morning.
I missed the English homework
Mrs Leon asked us to do.

Please help!

3 Pupils have to inform their teacher if they can
attend the fire drill.
Fire Drill!
True False
The drill is set for tomorrow
morning. Please listen to
your teachers’ instructions.
Everyone must attend.

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DSKP Practice Name: Class: Date:

Unit 5 Travel and Transportation Theme: World of Self, Family and Friends SoW: Lesson 72
Audio
Listening
Listen to the audio. As you listen, choose the correct answer. LS 1.2.2

1 When did trishaws gain recognition again?
A 1960s
B 1990s
C 1980s

2 Where do riders wait to get passengers?
A In front of the Stadthuys
B At all the historical landmarks
C Between Stadthuys and Christchurch
PIB PAK-21 Audio
3 How many trishaws are there on weekends?
A 25PENERBIT ILMU
B 80 BAKTI SDN. BHD.
C 300

4 During the 80s, decorations of were popular on trishaws.
A movie stars
B local flowers
C cartoon characters

5 How much does a half an hour ride cost?
A RM30
B RM25
C RM20

PdPc 6 Why do you think the riders put cartoon characters on their trishaws?
A To attract families with children
B To add colour to their simple trishaws
C To make their decorations more current

PdPc

PdPc PAK-21 Activity

PdPc

PdPc Pelibatan Ibu Bapa (PIB) Activity PL 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Ujian Pertengahan Sesi Akademik Performance Marks
Level

Language Awareness

Section A
[18 marks]

PENERBIT ILMUQuestions 1 – 5
BAKTI SDN. BHD.Underline the correct answer.

1 Maria’s mother ( so , but, and ) sister have gone to shop for a new dress
for Maria.

2 The children are ( play, plays, playing ) noisily outside the library so

the librarian is asking them to be quiet.

3 The lifeguard dove ( in, into, on ) the sea to save the drowning woman.

4 Sameera ( was, are, were ) at the birthday party yesterday.

5 ( A, An, The) train was delayed as the tracks were flooded after the
heavy rain last night.
[5 marks] PLQ

Question 6 – 7
Choose the most suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. LS 3.2.3

6 Jamal arrived to catch the kitten that fell from the tree.

in high time

in good time

in the nick of time

7 Mrs Low needs to go out for a while so she asks her eldest daughter to
on the baby.

keep an eye

see eye to eye

have a good eye

[2 marks] PLQ

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A I think it’s one of the most difficult jobs.
B There’s never a boring moment.
C I’ve no protection against the rain.
D I carry a lightweight messenger bag too.
E Sometimes, the roads have potholes.
F How long have you been a bike messenger?
G Yes, I’ve gotten hurt several times.
H I’ve to cycle alongside speeding vehicles.

[6 marks] PLQ
PENERBIT ILMU
BAKTI SDN. BHD.Writing

Section D
[40 marks]

Question 56
You are going to the beach with your cousin, Reena, on Saturday morning. Write an
email to Reena. LS 4.2.2

In your email, write:
‡ KRZ \RX DUH JRLQJ WKHUH
‡ ZKDW WLPH \RX ZDQW WR PHHW
‡ ZKDW DFWLYLWLHV \RX FDQ GR WKHUH

Write in not less than 50 words.

(Suggested answer)

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Hi Reena!
I can’t wait to go to the beach on Saturday. [How] My father is going to drive us there.

He is going to pick you up at 9.45 am so [What time] please be ready by 9.40 am.
We should arrive at the beach around 10.10 am. After we find a good spot to put our things,

we can [Activity 1] walk along the shore to explore the beach. We can [Activity 2] build
sandcastles, [Activity 3] look at the shells that have washed ashore or [Activity 4] fly our
kites. My mother is going to pack some food for our picnic lunch. After lunch, we can relax under
the umbrella.

I know we are going to have a great time. See you soon!
From your loving cousin,
Asha

[20 marks] PLQ
53

DSKP Practice Name: Class: Date:

B Work in pairs. Study the poster below. Then using the information from the poster,
take turns to ask and answer. LS 2.1.4

Centre Stage Children’s Theatre

presents

The Railway Children

A Musical Theatre

Directed by Joe Merican
PENERBIT ILMU
BAKTI SDN. BHD. 12 – 15 September 2023
3.00 – 5.30 pm

Chempaka Auditorium

Programme A spectacular show for the
whole family!
Door opens : 2.30 pm
For information and tickets, go to:
Musical starts (Act I) : 3.00 pm www.eventschempaka.com

Intermission : 4.00 pm They open at 2.30 p.m.

Act II starts : 4.15 pm

Meet & Greet : 5.00 pm

EXAMPLE

What time do the theatre
doors open?

Core Civic Value Core Civic Value

Value: Responsibility Topic: Keeping Promises Context: Oneself, Family, School,
and Being Punctual Society, Country and Global

Civic Literacy: Explain the effects of breaking promises and being late

Civic Practice: Brainstorm on how to value time

65 PL 1 2 3 4 5 6

Nama: Kelas: Tarikh:

Ujian Akhir Sesi Akademik Performance Marks
Level

Language Awareness

Section A
[20 marks]

PENERBIT ILMUQuestions 1 – 5
BAKTI SDN. BHD.Circle the correct answer.

1 We celebrated the victory by .
ourselves
itself yourself

2 Zara and her friends to the National Zoo yesterday.
go
goes went

3 Mother baking a chocolate cake for my birthday now.
is was were

4 I have a chocolate waffle and three strawberry cupcakes, please?
Should May Would

5 Zayyan plays football his friends every evening.

for with by

[5 marks] PLQ

Questions 6 – 8
Underline the best answer to fill in the blanks in the passage that follows.

It is the school holidays. Last week, Ziqri (6) ( or , and , so ) his family

went to Legoland, Johor Bahru. They stayed there for 3 days and 2 nights. (7)

( His , Her, Their ) rooms were so nice and colourful. They had so much fun at the theme

park and water park. Ziqri’s father took a lot of photographs using his camera. They were

very (8) ( happy , funny , lovely ).

[3 marks] PLQ

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Reading

Section B
[40 marks]
Questions 19 – 22
Complete the sentences. Use not more than three words. LS 3.2.1

19 Earth Outfits uses recycled plastic
to make its clothing.
Earth Outfits

3rd floor, Premo Mall
Made from recycled plastic
Available for children and adults
PENERBIT ILMU
BAKTI SDN. BHD.20 From:Watie
To: Tara

I hope you read the notice about the Watie is interested to join the
music competition. Do you know the date music competition .
of the audition? I’d like to try out.

Please call me as soon as possible.

21 The first bus to leave on Monday is at

Bus schedule change! 10.30 am .
For 9 am, Monday ticket holders only

Due to technical problems,
no bus will leave at this time.

Get a refund or go on
the 10.30 am bus.

22 Each ticket is for one person .

MUSIC CONCERT
Date: 30 August 2023

Time: 7.30 pm
Gate B Row 02 Seat 25

ADMIT 01

[8 marks] PLQ
100

Listening Script

Starter Unit Good Day! In the past, computers were very expensive
so they weren’t any in schools. Today, computers
Page 3 are cheaper. Some schools have computer labs for
students. Others provide tablets and laptops for them
A 1 There are coconut and palm trees on the to use in the classrooms.

beach. Back then, classrooms only had white walls.
Nowadays, classrooms aren’t as dull. They are painted
2 A few children are kicking around a ball on with bright colours to help students stay calm and
focused. Finally, in the past desks were arranged in
the beach. neat rows, with a large teacher’s table in front of the
classroom. Today, desks are either grouped in small
3 Three people are sitting on a chair. clusters, or in a U-shape, so students can see the
PENERBIT ILMU teacher clearly.
BAKTI SDN. BHD.4 There are three hammocks.
Unit 3 An Exciting Time!
5 A mother and her daughter are enjoying a
Page 23
picnic lunch. Reporter : Hello! I’d like to ask you a few questions

6 Several people are boating in the about your expeditions.
Explorer : Hi! Yes, of course.
sea. Reporter : Have you ever swum with marine

B 1 road 2 pail mammals?
Explorer : Yes, I have swum with penguins and
3 family B cap
dolphins.
5 bicycle 6 leaves Reporter : Have you ever explored an island?
Explorer : Yes, I have.
Unit 1 In a Moment of Crisis Reporter : Have you ever observed giant tortoises?
Explorer : Yes, I enjoy watching them move. They
Page 8
On Tuesday evening, there was a 10-vehicle collision are big and gentle too.
on the highway. My family and I were caught in a Reporter : I know you have been to the Galapagos
65-minute crawl as a result of the accident.
Islands. Have you ever seen land iguanas?
My father was driving us home after an outing. Explorer : No, I haven’t. But I have seen marine
Two minutes after getting onto the highway, we joined
a long line of vehicles stuck in a jam. iguanas.
Reporter : That’s fascinating. Do islands have a lot
Near the scene, the bright lights from the
emergency vehicles lit the accident area. There were of unique flora and fauna?
five cars, three vans and two trucks badly damaged. I Explorer : Yes, they have. I have spotted a variety
gasped when I saw twisted metal and shattered glass
on the road. of colourful flora and interesting fauna on
some islands.
Two traffic policemen were directing traffic. I saw Reporter : What about marine life? Have you ever
fire engines and ambulances too. Firefighters were gone snorkelling?
saving people still stuck in the vehicles and paramedics Explorer : The water around the island is home to
were treating victims by the side of the road. a large variety of underwater life. I have
gone snorkelling several times.
Later that night, a breaking news alert came on
while I was watching TV. It was about the earlier Page 27
accident. Six people suffered light injuries while four The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve is a
had to be treated in the hospital for broken bones. nature preserve in Monteverde, Costa Rica. It attracts
a lot of nature lovers. Visitors either hike, or ride on
Unit 2 Looking Back horseback from the town of Monteverde to the forest.
I opted to go there on foot.
Page 16
School classrooms have changed a lot. Fifty years In the forest, I trekked on walkways built in the
ago, classrooms had large black or green boards. forest canopy. There was a cloud of mist as I walked
Students took turns to wipe the chalk writings on the high up among the tree tops. I’ve never seen the tops
board using a duster. of trees before. The sound of the birds seem louder

Now, there are whiteboards, and teachers use
colourful marker pens to write on them. There are also
interactive smart boards, or electronic whiteboards.
These boards allow images from a computer screen to
be displayed onto the classroom board using a digital
projector. Students and teachers use either their finger,
or a tool to interact with the images on the screen.

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