Praktis Topikal English T4

49 Practice 3 We reviewed six health products from Uptown Pharmacy. Read the texts below and answer the following questions. Get Health Products from Uptown Pharmacy The pharmacy that cares. | Home | About | Products | Contact | A Aromatherapy Essential Oils Treat yourself to a soothing and relaxing massage or bath. Six different aromas to choose from – lavender, jasmine, peppermint, eucalyptus, rose and chamomile. A stress relief and emotional balance agent. Original price: RM29.90 Discount: 20% B Evening Primrose Oil Regain your youthful looks and feel young again. For women who suffer from migraine, aches and pains, hair loss and acne, this product is worth trying. Pack of 50 capsules Original price: RM34.90 Discount: 5% C Calcium Supplements An essential supplement for pregnant women and women over 35. Calcium increases bone density and helps to prevent osteoporosis later in life. Original price: RM24.90 (90 tablets) RM38.00 (150 tablets) Discount: 10% D Slim Plus Nutrijuice Having trouble losing weight? Try Slim Plus Nutrijuice, a health drink that helps suppress appetite and control weight gain. Available in three flavours – orange, grape and kiwi fruit. 10 sachets per pack. Original price: RM59.90 Discount: 20% E Swiss Hair Herbal Formula Reduces hair loss and triggers growth of new hair. Helps to prevent dandruff and eliminates itchiness. Apply daily to the scalp and massage gently. 100 ml Price: RM65.00 F Garlic Pearls Garlic helps to break accumulated fat and prepares it for the elimination process. Thus, it helps to control cholesterol levels and protects against heart disease. Pack of 30 softgel capsules Original price: RM24.90 Discount: 50% (while stocks last) Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 49 24/2/2023 9:09:06 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

50 Questions 33 to 36 Which product (A – F) is suitable for each individual below? Write your answers in the space given. Statements Paragraph 33 Usha: My sister is expecting her first child and I would like to present her with a gift. 34 James: Aunt Lolly is constantly complaining of aches and pains, especially when she does a lot of housework. I would like to buy something for her. 35 Salmi: I have tried all sorts of fads but I am still not able to slim down. 36 Denniz: I am constantly embarrassed by white flakes on my shoulder and an itchy scalp. Questions 37 to 40 You would like to recommend a few products from the Uptown Pharmacy to your friend. Choose no more than one word from the passage for each answer. Write your answers in the space given. To: [email protected] Subject: Great Deals at Uptown Pharmacy! Hi, The Uptown Pharmacy offers a wide range of (37) such as health drinks, supplements, shampoos, serum and many more with great discounts. One of the most sought-after health products is made from (38) cloves which can control and prevent heart diseases. If you have difficulty controlling your weight, you can try the health drink which comes in many (39) . The pharmacy also offers scented (40) for women who want to relieve stress. You can get more information about the products on their website. Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 50 24/2/2023 9:09:06 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

51 Practice 4 We obtained information on six events that will be held in the next three months. Read the texts below and answer the questions that follow. Upcoming Events in Town A – Seminar on Youth Problems The AKK Youth Club will be organising a seminar on youth problems on 2 June 20__ at Community Hall, Jalan Rampai, Kuala Lumpur. The three-hour seminar will focus on rampant addictions among today’s youth such as smoking, drinking alcohol and drug abuse. The seminar is open to youth and parents. Speakers are youth counsellors and student leaders. Please contact Ravi at 03-2223xxxx or Chong at 03-2223xxxx for registration and enquiries. B – Jungle Trekking Seminar A jungle trekking seminar will be held at Grand Hall, Lorong Gelugor, Klang on 16 May 20__. Among the topics that will be discussed are the dos and don’ts of jungle trekking, tips on surviving in the jungle if one gets lost and advice on protective clothes and gear when jungle-trekking. The seminar is organised by members of the Jungle Club. For more details, call Raihani at 03-1234xxxx. C – Multimedia Seminar The Computer Fortifying Centre will be organising a multimedia seminar at Residents’ Hall, Jalan 10, Puchong on 22 June 20__. Participants will be made aware of the usage of multimedia resources in teaching and learning. Distinguished speakers are specialists in the field of I.T. and communications technology. Come early as seats are limited. For reservations, please call Janice at 03-8423xxxx. D – Medic Wellness Talk The One Medical Centre will be holding a talk on heart and lung diseases on 3 July 20__. Admission is free. The talk will be presented by heart and lung specialists at Seminar Room 1, One Medical Centre, Jalan Dua, Ipoh, Perak. Later, there will be demonstrations on the latest medical equipment available in the medical centre. For more details, please call Dr Lim at 05-244xxxx. E – Thai Cooking Workshop Ben’s Diners along Jalan Dataran, Sunway will be holding a “Thai Cooking Workshop” at their restaurant on 11 May 20__. This workshop is to introduce popular Thai dishes to locals and tourists. The workshop will be conducted by their chefs and instructors from Bangkok. The workshop will be followed by a buffet dinner of Thai dishes. Participants can attend the buffet at RM50 per person. For more details, please contact Michael at 03-7123xxxx. F – Seminar on Student Safety The Safety Club of SMK Subang is organising a seminar on student safety at the school hall on 3 July 20__. The objective of this seminar is to enlighten participants on ways to protect themselves from danger. Tips are given on what to do and not to do when on the way to and back from school. The seminar will be conducted by the school counsellors. All students are cordially invited to attend this seminar. Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 51 24/2/2023 9:09:06 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

52 Questions 33 to 36 Which event (A – F) would be of interest to the individuals below? Write your answers in the space given. Statements Paragraph 33 Lisa loves to get close to nature but does not know what she should do if she gets lost in the jungle. 34 Mr and Mrs Rueben, an elderly couple, is keen to know more about heart and lung diseases. 35 John, a lecturer at Optima College, wants to know how to integrate technology into his lessons. 36 Mr and Mrs Tan have two teenage sons. They want to know the social problems faced by youth today. Questions 37 to 40 Answer the questions below using information from the passage. Choose no more than one word from the passage for each answer. Write your answers in the space given. 37 What will be held after the talk at the medical centre? 38 If you are interested to learn new recipes, who should you contact? 39 What will the seminar on youth problems focus on? 40 Who will benefit from the seminar at SMK Subang? Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 52 24/2/2023 9:09:06 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

53 Practice 5 We gathered interesting facts about bats. Read the text below and answer the following questions. Bats belong to the species of mammals and not birds. The scientific name for bats is Chiroptera, which is Greek for “hand wing”. As with most other mammals, the bat’s body is covered with hair. Like mammals, they have the same basic arm and hand bones. However, there are only four fingers and a thumb on their hands. They are the only mammals in the world that can fly. Size can vary greatly, ranging from the 0.5-ounce Bumblebee Bat with a wingspan of 6 inches to the 3.3-lb Flying Fox with a wingspan of 80 inches. Bats also vary greatly in their flying habits, depending on their species. Some fly in daylight while others do so at dusk or dawn. There are also some that fly only in the dark of night. As they fly, they issue a continuous stream of high-pitched sounds. This is usually at the rate of about 30 kHz per second, referred to as echolocation. Through these echoes, bats can easily locate their prey such as night-flying insects. Bats can be classed into two types: microbats and megabats. Most of the bats are microbats, which feed on insects, other than the vampire bats which feed on blood from cows and horses. Microbats rely on echolocation unlike the megabats which have big eyes and smaller ears. Megabats feed on fruit, pollen and nectar. A lot of bats find big underground caverns a perfect place to raise their babies and sleep during the day. At times, bats may use houses or buildings as a roosting site. Other bats find trees the perfect place to roost. As roosting places are difficult to find, bats usually live in huge colonies along with millions of other bats. Contrary to popular belief, bats do not seek on attacking humans. They are actually afraid of humans, but they have the tendency to attack them when their natural habitats are destroyed through deforestation. Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 53 24/2/2023 9:09:06 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

54 Questions 33 to 40 Complete the diagram below using information from the text. Choose no more than one word from the passage for each answer. Write your answers in the space given. Features: • Body covered with (33) • Arm bones • (34) bones • (35) fingers • One thumb Habitat: • (38) • Houses • (39) • Trees Food: • Insects • Fruit • (40) • Nectar • Blood from cows and horses Types: • Microbats • Megabats Flying habits: • Daylight • (36) • Dusk • (37) Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 54 24/2/2023 9:09:06 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

55 Question 1 Practice 1 You must answer this question. You received an email from your friend, Brian, who wants to take part in an Under-18 group talent contest. Hi! The Town Council is organising an Under-18 group talent contest. Let’s take part. What shall we do? Who else shall we ask to join us? Write soon. Bye! Now write an email to Brian in about 80 words. Write your answer below. EMAIL To: Subject: Part 1 (20 Marks) Paper 2 – Writing Short Communicative Message UNIT 6 Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 55 24/2/2023 9:09:06 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

56 Practice 2 You must answer this question. You received an email from your friend, Azman, who is your neighbour three roads away. Hi Ben, This Friday is a public holiday. My dad told me he is willing to take me and my friends jungle trekking. Let’s go trekking. Whom shall we ask to come along with us? Where shall we go and what should we bring? Reply soon. Bye! Azman Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words. Write your answer below. EMAIL To: Subject: Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 56 24/2/2023 9:09:06 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

57 Practice 3 You must answer this question. You received an email from your new schoolmate, Farah, who wants to join a club in school. Hi! I believe you are a member of the Career Club. I am also interested to join this club. When are the club meetings held? Who are the teacher advisers and what activities are held by the club? I’ll be waiting for your reply. Farah Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words. Write your answer below. EMAIL To: Subject: Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 57 24/2/2023 9:09:06 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

58 Practice 4 You must answer this question. You received an email from your friend, Chong, who is your schoolmate. Hi! The school Sports Club is organising a futsal tournament in two months’ time. The prizes are good. Shall we take part in the tournament? Whom shall we pick for our team? When shall we begin our training? Looking forward to your reply. Bye! Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words. Write your answer below. EMAIL To: Subject: Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 58 24/2/2023 9:09:07 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

59 Question 2 Practice 1 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. Your class has been discussing where they would like to go on vacation during the school holidays and your teacher has asked you to write an essay about your preference. In your essay, you should write about: • where you would like to go • reasons for your choice • what you would do there Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Part 2 (20 Marks) Paper 2 – Writing Guided Writing UNIT 7 Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 59 24/2/2023 9:09:07 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

60 Practice 2 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. Your class has been discussing how they spend time with their pets and your teacher has asked you to write an essay about how you would care for a pet. In your essay, you should write about: • what you would do for your pet • reasons for your choice • the benefits of keeping pets Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 60 24/2/2023 9:09:07 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

61 Practice 3 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. Your class has been discussing how they use the internet and your teacher has asked you to write an essay about the dangers of using the internet. In your essay, you should write about: • why people use the internet • the dangers of using the internet • how to stay safe online Write your essay using all the notes and giving your point of view. Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 61 24/2/2023 9:09:07 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

62 Practice 4 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. Your class has been talking about how they stayed safe during the Movement Control Order (MCO) in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay about what you did to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. In your essay, you should write about: • what you did to protect yourself • reasons for your choice • how you kept in touch with your friends Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 62 24/2/2023 9:09:07 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

63 Questions 3 to 5 Practice 1 Write an answer to one of the questions 3 – 5 in this part. Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style in the space given. Put the question number in the box at the top of the answer space. Question 3 You see this notice on the board outside the school library. Write your article. Question 4 You recently saw this notice in a magazine. Reviews required! Have you read any interesting books lately? Send us your book review. Tell us what you enjoyed about the book. Would you recommend the book to your friends? Why? The best reviews will be published in our newsletter. Write your review. Question 5 Your teacher has asked you to write a story for the school magazine. The story must begin with the following words: Alicia was blessed with a powerful singing voice... In your story, you must: • describe the incident • talk about the lesson learnt by the character Write your story. Articles wanted! My School Garden • How can you improve the school garden? • What kinds of plants, flowers and other items can the garden have? • How can the garden be maintained? Write us an article answering these questions. The articles will be displayed in the school magazine. HOTS Creating Part 3 (20 Marks) Paper 2 – Writing Extended Writing UNIT 8 Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 63 24/2/2023 9:09:07 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

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65 Practice 2 Write an answer to one of the questions 3 – 5 in this part. Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style in the space given. Put the question number in the box at the top of the answer space. Question 3 You recently saw this notice in a magazine. Reviews required! Have you dined in a restaurant lately? Send us your review about it. Write what you enjoyed about the restaurant. Would you recommend the restaurant to your friends and relatives? Why? The best reviews will be published in our newsletter. Write your review. Question 4 You see this notice on the school noticeboard. Articles required for Lifestyle Section! Leisure Activities • What can you do to spend your leisure time? • What are the benefits of performing each activity? • Which leisure activity appeals most to you? Write us an article answering these questions. The best article will be displayed in the school magazine. Write your article. Question 5 Your school magazine has organised a short story competition and your teacher has asked you to enter the competition. The story must have the title: HOTS Creating A Narrow Escape Your story should include: • a description of the incident • how it taught a useful lesson Write your story. Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 65 24/2/2023 9:09:07 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

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67 Practice 3 Write an answer to one of the questions 3 – 5 in this part. Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style in the space given. Put the question number in the box at the top of the answer space. Question 3 Your teacher has asked you to write an article. Online Shopping • What is online shopping? • What are the benefits of online shopping? • How has the trend of online shopping changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? Write the article answering these questions. The articles will be displayed in the school magazine. Write your article. Question 4 Your teacher has asked you to write a story for a school magazine. The story must begin with the following words: Will my wish really come true? In your story, you must: • describe the character's wish • mention how the wish is fulfilled Write your story. Question 5 The Welfare Club of your school has just returned from a visit to Kasih Spastic Kids Home. As the secretary of the club, you are required to write a report of the visit for your teacher adviser. Report Visit to Kasih Spastic Kids Home • What is the objective of the visit? • What activities were held at the home? • What benefits were gained by the club members? Write the report answering these questions. Write your report. HOTS Creating Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 67 24/2/2023 9:09:07 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

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69 Practice 4 Write an answer to one of the questions 3 – 5 in this part. Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style in the space given. Put the question number in the box at the top of the answer space. Question 3 You recently saw this notice in a travel magazine. Reviews required! Have you been to any famous tourist destinations lately? Send us your review about your trip. Say what you enjoyed about the place. Would you recommend the place to your friends? Why? The best reviews will be published in our newsletter. Write your review. Question 4 Your school recently held its annual Sports Day. Your teacher has asked you to write a report of the event. Report Sports Day • When and where was the event held? • What were the highlights of the Sports Day? • How did the day end? Write the report answering these questions. Write your report. Question 5 Your teacher has asked you to write a story. The story must have the title: HOTS Creating A Dishonest Boy Your story should include: • a description of the boy • the outcome of the dishonest act Write your story. Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 69 24/2/2023 9:09:07 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

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71 Reading and Use of English [Time: 1 hour 15 minutes] Part 1 Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. Paper 1 Questions 1 to 8 SCORE WELL IN SPM WORKSHOP A 2-day motivational workshop for Form 5 students Date : 9 – 10 May 20__ Time : 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Venue : YMC Hall, Sunway Fee : RM100 Sign up for the workshop at Tan Tuition Centre, Petaling Jaya. First 30 participants to sign up get a 20% discount! 1 Which of the following statements is true? A The workshop will be held at Tan Tuition Centre. B There will be a discount for the first 30 students who sign up. C This workshop must be attended by students who scored well in the SPM examination. Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concern about the attitude of parents towards their children’s safety while shopping. Many of us have seen children being left alone while their parents are busy choosing clothes or stuff they are interested to buy. There have been many cases of children being kidnapped and parents do not seem to care about the safety of their children. Disappointed Mum 2 Disappointed Mum is mainly concerned about A children being taken along for shopping. B children not being attended to while parents are shopping. C children choosing clothes on their own while parents are shopping. While exercise, healthy eating and other lifestyle changes can improve your health, drugs may play an important role too. Drugs are taken to improve certain health conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. However, people are advised to follow a healthy lifestyle and find time to relax. 3 From the text above, we know that A people need to take drugs to relax. B some health conditions can be improved with drugs. C drugs are usually taken by those people who exercise. Dear Bavane, I have left some steamed chicken for you since you do not eat fried chicken. I have also kept some fruits and salads and boiled your drinking water. I hope you enjoy your lunch. Love, Sis 4 From the above note, we know that Bavane A is a pure vegetarian. B does not like hot drinks. C will have a balanced meal for lunch. END-OF-YEAR TEST Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 71 24/2/2023 9:09:07 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

72 Minecraft, I realised, was something I knew nothing about. It was about time to get acquainted. One evening I announced to my son my intention of giving myself a crash course in the game, interrupting his search for obsidian to build a portal to the Nether dimension. For anyone as mystified about it as I was, Minecraft is now one of the world’s biggest computer games, a global phenomenon that has clocked up over 100 million registered users. (Adapted from Reader’s Digest) 5 Which of the following is true? A Minecraft is only played by teenagers. B The writer is not familiar with Minecraft. C The writer went for a course on Minecraft. CYBERJAYA: A 3-year-old boy died in hospital yesterday just two hours after falling from the 13th floor of an apartment block in Precinct 7 here. The body of Muhammad Adam Muhd Tahir was found on the grass beside the futsal court by one of his neighbours. District Police Chief Commissioner Razlan bin Rahman said the victim fell when he was left alone. His father was taking a bath after returning home from work. 6 Which of the following statements is true? A The victim died while playing at the futsal court. B The victim died before being sent to the hospital. C The victim’s father was taking a bath when the victim fell. How to Press Flowers Pick some flowers from your garden. Dry them in the sun or microwave oven. Place them in old newspapers. Stack heavy books on them and leave them for a week. You will then have beautifully pressed flowers which you can use to make lovely greeting cards. Simple, isn’t it? 7 Which of the following shows the correct sequence in preparing pressed flowers? A Dry the flowers → Stack heavy books → Wrap in newspapers → Use pressed flowers to decorate cards B Pick some flowers → Place in old newspapers → Stack heavy books → Use pressed flowers to decorate cards C Dry picked flowers → Place in old newspapers → Stack heavy books → Use pressed flowers to decorate cards LiewKK 45 minutes ∙ Petaling Jaya ∙ I bought my sons two shirts, two pairs of trousers and two pairs of shoes each, amounting to about RM300. These are quality items and this may have added to the cost. However, the more expensive brands tend to last longer so I prefer such goods. Like ∙ Comment ∙ Share 35 people like this Thana S I have spent about RM350 on uniforms and books alone for my two children. Luckily, they can still fit into last year’s shoes, so I don’t have to spend anything extra on that. 35 mins ∙ Like Halimah Pity those with four children in school! 20 mins ∙ Like Write a comment … 8 From the extract above, we can conclude that A Mrs Thana only buys branded items B uniforms and school shoes are of low quality C the prices of school supplies have increased [8 marks] Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 72 24/2/2023 9:09:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

73 Part 2 Questions 9 to 18 Read the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Tsunamis Tsunamis are generally caused (0) by earthquakes and very rarely by a large meteorite impact in the ocean. To generate tsunamis, earthquakes first (9) underneath or near the ocean. They are likely to be large and create (10) in the sea floor. In all oceanic regions of the world, tsunamis can occur. In the Pacific Ocean, (11) , there are frequent occurrences of large and (12) tsunamis. This is because of the many powerful earthquakes that occur along the margins of the Pacific Ocean. In less than a day, these tsunamis (13) travel from one side of the Pacific to the other. People living near areas (14) deadly earthquakes occur may find the tsunami waves reaching their shores within minutes of the earthquake. For these reasons, the tsunami threat to many areas can be immediate. If you think a tsunami might be heading your way, or you hear a tsunami warning or you feel the ground shake, move (15) to higher ground. The deadliest tsunami was the Asian tsunami that occurred in 2004 in the Indian Ocean. Apparently, the tsunami was (16) by an earthquake that had the energy of 23,000 atomic bombs! The waves that followed were so huge and (17) , hitting the coastlines of 11 countries from Thailand to Africa. Cities were (18) and an estimated 283,000 people were killed. The incoming water from the tsunami was so powerful that it picked up aeroplanes, ships, houses and everything else in its path and tossed them about like bottle caps! Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 73 24/2/2023 9:09:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

74 0 A by B of C from D through 9 A occur B occurs C occurred D to occur 10 A move B moves C moving D movements 11 A since B besides C however D moreover 12 A fatal B fierce C destructive D disadvantageous 13 A need B can C must D have 14 A where B which C whose D what 15 A slowly B gently C quickly D frequently 16 A happened B initiated C affected D caused 17 A destructive B hurtful C harsh D vicious 18 A wiped up B wiped out C wiped down D wiped away [10 marks] Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 74 24/2/2023 9:09:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

75 Questions 19 to 26 You are going to read an extract from a magazine. For questions 19 to 26, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). As social problems increase among Malaysian youths, youth crimes too have risen especially since the late 1990s. Sad to say, youth crimes are becoming more violent and alarming. Young people are responsible for 40% of crimes committed today! For instance, crime activities involving youths especially school students have shot up to more than 1,000 cases in the past few years. The most common crime committed by youths is shop theft. Youths are also involved in violent crimes such as murder, rioting, extortion, buying and selling of drugs, sexual misconduct and unlawful assembly. Besides committing offences like shoplifting, extortion and other serious crimes, youths have also become involved in gangs. This can lead to serious and tragic consequences, such as becoming victims of rival gang clashes. Youth crimes are caused by various factors. Most youths facing problems come from homes lacking in parental guidance. They have low self-esteem and are usually underachievers in school. The factors include poor attainment at school, truancy and school exclusion; deprivation such as poor housing or homelessness and peer group pressure. Family factors include troubled home life, poor parental supervision, criminal parents or siblings, parental abuse or neglect and the poor quality of the parent-child relationship. Parents usually do not accept that they are to be blamed when something goes wrong with their child. Instead, they are quick to blame the system and others when their child commits a crime. They refuse to accept that due to the lack of parental attention, the teenager turns to wrong company and gets influenced to commit crimes. These youth criminals commit crimes either to fit into the group or to impress the group leader. Tackling youth crimes is a priority for the government today. One move taken is to introduce major changes to the youth justice system, which together with preventive measures, are aimed at reducing offences committed by young people. The prevention efforts implemented are comprehensive in scope. They include activities such as substance abuse education and treatment, family counselling, youth mentoring, parenting education, educational support and youth sheltering. All these come under the delinquency prevention programme. The aim of the programme is to prevent youths from becoming involved in criminal, or other anti-social activities. Increasingly, governments are recognising the importance of allocating resources for the prevention of delinquency. As it is often difficult for states to provide money necessary for good prevention, organisations, communities and governments are working more in collaboration with each other to prevent juvenile delinquency. Schools play a big role in this. A school-based programme has been initiated to provide support and advice to young people aimed at improving behaviour and reducing truancy. When students show greater interest in their studies, they are less likely to be influenced by bad company. So far, 5,587 of the almost 10,000 schools in the country have formed the Crime Prevention Club in an effort to achieve zero % crime rate in schools. The Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) has allocated RM100,000 for the setting up of the club in schools and its activities. Youth centres too are a big help in this issue. Most of them require parents to attend counselling and guidance sessions where they receive help in dealing with their children. Youth offending teams are an important part of our strategy to deal with youth crime. They include representatives from the police, social services, health, education and housing. Their job is to identify the needs of each young offender as well as their problems and then measuring the risk they pose to others. This enables the team to identify suitable programmes to address the needs of the young person so that he or she can be rehabilitated. (Adapted from http://malaysia.angloinfo.com/) Part 3 Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 75 24/2/2023 9:09:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

76 19 In paragraph 1, why does the writer use the phrase ‘sad to say’? A The writer found out that things were going from bad to worse. B The writer is extremely sad to write on this. C Youths are in a sad state as the days passed. D It is sad when youths commit crimes. 20 In paragraph 2, why is it dangerous for youths to become involved in gangs? A Gangs take advantage of youths. B Gangs make youths do bad things. C Youths cause gangs to fight over them. D Youths may die when gangs fight each other. 21 In paragraph 3, what seems to be the main cause of a youth’s decline? A Peer group pressure B His or her poor family life C His or her low self-esteem D Poor achievement levels in school 22 In paragraph 4, it is stated that parents are “quick to blame the system and others when their child commits crimes”. Why is this so? A Parents think school and society should be responsible for their kids. B Parents are too busy to know what is happening to their kids. C Parents feel they have no control over their children. D Parents don’t want to take responsibility. 23 In paragraph 5, which word(s) conveys the meaning of ‘a matter that takes precedence’? A priority B preventive measures C delinquency prevention D comprehensive in scope 24 In paragraph 6, what is the effect of the Crime Prevention Club in schools? A Activities are conducted to help improve student behaviour and truancy. B The local community is involved in helping to reduce crime rate. C It helps students concentrate on their studies. D It has achieved zero % crime rate in schools. 25 From paragraph 7, what is the role of youth offending teams? A To create new programmes for young offenders. B To identify the needs of young offenders. C To identify problems of young offenders. D To rehabilitate young offenders. 26 What is the purpose of the writer in writing this article? A To report on how the crime rate among youths is increasing by the year. B To inform of the need to involve the community in solving the problem. C To inform of the reasons and the steps taken to rectify the problem. D To report on what the schools are doing to help solve the problem. [8 marks] Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 76 24/2/2023 9:09:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

77 Part 4 Questions 27 to 32 You are going to read an article about Maggie who loves recycling. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (27 to 32). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. Write your answers in the space given. Recycling – A Way of Life Due to the Movement Control Order (MCO) as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in takeaways as people are prohibited from eating in food outlets. 27 Maggie finds ways to repair things and when they have outlived their original purpose, tries to use them as something else by turning them into practical items. Her habit of recycling things has paid off in her business of selling hydroponic products. She makes use of the carrier bags and bubble wraps that she has collected over many years, so she cuts costs for her business and saves the environment at the same time. 28 “They work great as seedling starter kits because the cover prevents evaporation of water and provides a dark environment for the rooting process to take place,” she explained. She has always held dear to the principle of “reduce, reuse and recycle.” 29 Recyclables such as plastics, aluminium and papers are sorted out before being sent to a collection centre. She strongly believes that if each of us could remember that we are actually just borrowing the planet from our children, we will be more aware of the rubbish that we leave behind for our future generations. She encourages her colleagues to bring their own reusable containers for their takeaway lunch at work, because it is disheartening to see the rubbish bin in the office pantry filled with disposable plastic containers and polystyrene boxes. She makes an effort to be a conscious consumer. 30 It is because she believes that an environmentally conscious retailer will take into consideration the amount of packaging they use and their contribution to the landfill. 31 As a child, she helped her parents to collect glass bottles to sell them for 10 cents each, and after accumulating, she used to buy ice creams and snacks. 32 Her daughter, who has a passion for art and crafts, creates decorative items using disposable and single-use plastics. She likes making handicrafts and goes online for DIY crafting ideas. (Adapted from www.thestar.com.my) Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 77 24/2/2023 9:09:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

78 A She loved helping her parents in earning extra for the family. E She is more frugal than her siblings, hence she collects cardboard boxes and aluminium cans to be recycled. B She reduces consumption and reuses things to reduce wastage. F For example, she observes the amount of unnecessary packaging an outlet uses and avoids going to those that use excessive packaging. C She collects plastic food containers and polystyrene boxes from bins to plant seedlings in her garden. G The disposable plastic food containers and polystyrene boxes that she collects from her colleagues are used to plant seedlings. D This has led to the increase in plastic containers being used to pack food and drinks that would give rise in solid waste. H It was Maggie’s parents who instilled in her the practice of sustainable living. [6 marks] Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 78 24/2/2023 9:09:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

79 Part 5 Questions 33 to 40 We analysed six well-known higher learning institutions in the country. Read the texts below and answer the questions that follow. A - CITY NATIONAL UNI (www.city.edu.my) The university campus is located in the best suburban part of the country. It is within walking distance to shopping complexes, markets, and bus and train stations. We offer courses in Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine and Veterinary Science. Foreign students upon graduation can secure jobs in the country. Please surf our website for more details on programmes and fees. B - MAIWA STATE UNIVERSITY (www.maiwa. edu.my) This university is the oldest in the country. We offer fine arts-related courses such as drama, performing arts and fine arts. Most of our lecturers have hands-on experience in their respective fields and we provide career advice on campus. Feel free to access our website for details on courses, semester intakes, fees and accommodation. C - IMMU MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (www.immu. med.edu.my) Offering the best undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of heart surgery and plastic surgery, our academic staff are highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields. We also provide practical training at reputable hospitals. Our graduates are working in specialist centres. For further information, please visit our website. D - OPEN CONCEPT UNIVERSITY (www.openconcept.edu.my) A new concept of learning through long distance, the university is renowned for its postgraduate studies, particularly in social sciences. Our lecturers are very experienced and they rank among the best in the world. We also provide free English language classes for overseas students who are not native speakers of English or who need language assistance. Please see our website for more details. E - FUTURE WRITERS’ INSTITUTE (www.future.write.edu.my) We are well known for our Journalism, Mass Communication and Public Relations courses. We also provide free English language classes for foreign students as well as local students who need language assistance. We provide career advice on job availability. Please visit our website for further details on courses, scholarships and other financial assistance. Students from families earning an income of RM3,000 or less can apply. F - MUSIC BEST COLLEGE (www.musicbest.edu.my) We are one of the top music schools in the world. Courses offered are undergraduate degrees and postgraduate courses in Classical, Jazz, Contemporary, Production and Film Music. During their final year, our students will get to perform with famous musicians. Most of our lecturers are from the corporate sectors. For further details on scholarship and open days, please visit our website. Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 79 24/2/2023 9:09:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

80 Questions 33 to 36 Which university (A – F) is the most suitable for each person below? Write your answers in the space given. Statements Paragraph 33 Dave wants to take up a course in social sciences. 34 Siti loves teaching young people. She wants to work as a music teacher. 35 Ali wants to be a good heart specialist. 36 Kala wants to work in a well-known magazine publication firm. Questions 37 to 40 Complete the notes below using information from the text. Choose no more than one word from the passage for each answer. Write your answers in the space given. About Higher Education • If students are unable to further their education due to financial constraints, they can apply for (37) . • Some higher learning institutions send their students for (38) to get hands-on experience before landing a job. • Students who cannot speak well in English are given free (39) classes. • Parents and students who want to know more about the courses offered in a university can visit the (40) . [8 marks] Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 80 24/2/2023 9:09:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

81 Paper 2 Writing [Time: 1 hour 30 minutes] Part 1 You must answer this question. Question 1 You received an email from your pen pal, Juan Carlos from Spain. Hi, Hope you are fine. I’m fine too. My friend and I will be visiting Malaysia this December. Could you recommend some good places to visit? Can you also tell us what to expect in these places? What will the weather be like in December? Reply soon and cheerio! Juan Carlos Write an email to your pen pal in about 80 words. Write your answer below. EMAIL To: Subject: [20 marks] Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 81 24/2/2023 9:09:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

82 Part 2 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. Question 2 Your class has been discussing how they would spend their holidays. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay about what you would do during the school holidays. In your essay, you should write about: • where you would like to go • reasons for your choice • what do you usually buy there Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. [20 marks] Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 82 24/2/2023 9:09:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

83 Part 3 Write an answer to one of the questions 3 – 5 in this part. Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. Put the question number in the box at the top of the answer space. Question 3 You see this notice on the board outside the school hall. Articles required! Keeping Our Homes Safe • What measures can be taken to keep our homes safe? • When neighbours can help you? • How will a security system help to secure a home? Write us an article answering these questions. The best article will be displayed in the school magazine. Write your article. Question 4 You recently saw this notice in a magazine. Reviews required! What is your favourite website? Send us your review about it. Write what you like the most in this website. Would you recommend the website to your friends? Why? The best reviews will be published in our newsletter. Write your review. Question 5 Your teacher has asked you to write a story for a school magazine. The story must have the title: An Accident Your story should include: • a description of the accident • how the accident happened Write your story. HOTS Creating Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 83 24/2/2023 9:09:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

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A1 Praktis Topikal SPM English (CEFR) Form 4 KSSM- Answers UNIT 1 Short Texts PRACTICE 1 1 C 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 C 6 A 7 C 8 C PRACTICE 2 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 B 5 A 6 C 7 C 8 B PRACTICE 3 1 A 2 B 3 B 4 C 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 A PRACTICE 4 1 A 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 A 6 C 7 A 8 A PRACTICE 5 1 A 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 C 6 B 7 C 8 B UNIT 2 Cloze Text PRACTICE 1 9 D 10 C 11 D 12 A 13 B 14 A 15 A 16 C 17 D 18 C PRACTICE 2 9 C 10 A 11 C 12 A 13 C 14 D 15 A 16 D 17 B 18 C PRACTICE 3 9 A 10 A 11 D 12 D 13 B 14 D 15 A 16 B 17 D 18 B PRACTICE 4 9 C 10 C 11 C 12 B 13 C 14 C 15 C 16 B 17 D 18 B PRACTICE 5 9 A 10 B 11 B 12 B 13 A 14 A 15 D 16 C 17 D 18 B PRACTICE 6 9 C 10 C 11 B 12 A 13 A 14 C 15 D 16 D 17 B 18 D UNIT 3 Extended Text PRACTICE 1 19 C 20 C 21 B 22 C 23 A 24 D 25 C 26 B PRACTICE 2 19 A 20 C 21 C 22 D 23 A 24 B 25 B 26 D PRACTICE 3 19 C 20 B 21 D 22 D 23 B 24 D 25 A 26 D PRACTICE 4 19 C 20 D 21 A 22 B 23 D 24 D 25 D 26 B PRACTICE 5 19 C 20 D 21 A 22 D 23 B 24 C 25 C 26 D UNIT 4 Gapped Text PRACTICE 1 27 C 28 D 29 A 30 G 31 B 32 H PRACTICE 2 27 E 28 B 29 H 30 D 31 F 32 C PRACTICE 3 27 C 28 G 29 F 30 H 31 A 32 E PRACTICE 4 27 E 28 D 29 A 30 F 31 H 32 C PRACTICE 5 27 F 28 G 29 B 30 C 31 A 32 E PRACTICE 6 27 D 28 A 29 H 30 F 31 E 32 B ANSWERS Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 1 24/2/2023 9:09:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

 Penerbit Ilmu Bakti Sdn. Bhd. (732516-M) 2023 A2 UNIT 5 Matching and Information Transfer PRACTICE 1 33 E 34 F 35 A 36 C 37 club 38 chores 39 genres 40 time PRACTICE 2 33 B 34 C 35 E 36 F 37 recipes 38 journey 39 photographs 40 intelligently PRACTICE 3 33 C 34 B 35 D 36 E 37 products 38 garlic 39 flavours 40 oils PRACTICE 4 33 B 34 D 35 C 36 A 37 Demonstrations 38 Michael 39 Addictions 40 Students PRACTICE 5 33 hair 34 Hand 35 Four 36 Dawn 37 Night 38 Caverns 39 Buildings 40 Pollen UNIT 6 Short Communicative Message PRACTICE 1 Sample answer EMAIL To: [email protected] Subject: Talent Contest Hi Brian, Yes! Yes! Let’s take part in the contest! We can do a sketch … a funny one! Let’s get Tan and Zul to join us. Once we all agree to the storyline, I can write out the script. I need to get some details though, like the time limit for each performance and perhaps the number of participants in a group act. Will you ask Tan and Zul? Let me know what they say. Bye! Rajan PRACTICE 2 Sample answer EMAIL To: [email protected] Subject: Trekking on Friday Hi Azman, Thank you for asking me. Count me in. Shall we ask Rohit and Gerard to join us as well? I’m sure they’ll be keen to go. I suggest we trek in the Bukit Gasing forest reserve especially along the trail that goes across the rope bridge and up a steep hill. Your dad is with us so there’s nothing to fear. We should bring along our water bottles, a first aid kit and raincoats. What do you think? Let me know. Bye! Ben PRACTICE 3 Sample answer EMAIL To: [email protected] Subject: Planning to Join the Career Club Hi Farah, Yes, I am a Career Club member. The club has 35 members. Club meetings are held every Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. The aim of this club is to provide information on the various careers that can be pursued by students. The teacher advisers are Mr Thomas and Miss Kanaga. The club holds many interesting activities for its members such as visits to hospitals, factories, manufacturing plants and construction sites. Do join the Career Club. It will be fun. Alice PRACTICE 4 Sample answer EMAIL To: [email protected] Subject: Futsal Tournament Hi Chong, Yes, that’s a very good idea! Let’s take part in the futsal tournament. We’ll get our gang in and include Thomas and Haikal. For reserve, let’s get Chandran. He’s got good ball skills too. I suggest we start practising this Saturday. Let’s practise at weekends and if possible, on weekdays too. We should practise for at least two hours. I’ll bring the ball. We’ll tell the boys to bring their own water bottles and a change of clothes. Bahrain Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 2 24/2/2023 9:09:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

A3 Praktis Topikal SPM English (CEFR) Form 4 KSSM- Answers UNIT 7 Guided Writing PRACTICE 1 Sample answer For my vacation, I would like to go to Fraser’s Hill. I’ll persuade my father to let us stay there for at least four days and three nights. Fraser’s Hill is a cool place. It will be such a relief to get away from the heat of Kuala Lumpur. Besides, this vacation would also provide quality time for the family to bond. Mum, too, needs a break from all the cooking and cleaning she’s been doing. There will be lots of things to do in Fraser’s Hill. We could go for walks around the town and enjoy the beautiful flowers. We could also trek through the jungle and do a spot of nature study, with the help of a guide, of course. At night, my siblings and I could play board games or watch TV. Most importantly, I really want us to enjoy the cool weather of Fraser’s Hill during those four days. PRACTICE 2 Sample answer Many families keep a pet as a play mate or to guard their house. Common pets are cats and dogs, but others also keep fish or hamsters as pets too. I, too, have a pet—a rabbit. It has soft white fur and a bushy tail. I would make sure my rabbit is happy and healthy at all times. I provide fresh vegetables and rabbit pellets as well as clean drinking water so that it eats well and stays healthy. I brush it regularly to remove loose fur because if it swallows a furball, it will stop eating. I take my rabbit to the veterinarian from time to time to make sure it is free from diseases. Pets provide companionship and keep you fit. But most importantly, when we care for pets, we become independent, disciplined and less self-centered as we need to spend time feeding and cleaning them. PRACTICE 3 Sample answer Internet is undoubtedly a wonderful resource for teenagers. Many use it to help them complete their assignments, keep in touch with friends and play virtual games. But there are risks when using the internet. Teenagers especially can become victims of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying includes sending hateful messages to teenagers, spreading lies about them or making nasty comments about them. Victims of cyberbullying suffer mentally and emotionally due to threats made by cyberbullies. Another danger is the interaction with virtual strangers who have bad intentions. Chat rooms and social networking sites are known to be the target for sexual predators. However, there are many ways to stay safe online. Make sure you do not reveal your email and internet accounts to anyone. You should also not post details about yourself such as full name, address, phone number and other personal information on the net. This will make it easy for strangers to find you. PRACTICE 4 Sample answer The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has infected thousands of people around the world. There are certain things I did to protect myself from the virus. First of all, I stayed home at all times, to avoid being exposed to the virus. I washed my hands frequently either with soap and water or a hand sanitizer. This would kill the COVID-19 virus that may be on my hands. I stood one metre apart from others when I went to grocery shops. I also wore a mask to prevent myself from breathing in liquid droplets which may contain the COVID-19 virus. During the Movement Control Order (MCO), I used the mobile phone and social media to keep in touch with my friends. Since we were not encouraged to go out, we messaged each other to discuss homework, online classes and current issues. It has been a challenging time indeed. UNIT 8 Extended Writing PRACTICE 1 Question 3 Title: School Garden Introduction Our school garden – small plot of land outside school canteen – sad to say – it has seen much better days – at the time of writing – grass has not been cut – few straggly plants – barely surviving in their pots – garden needs complete overhaul – some suggestions Body Paragraph 1: Sectioning off garden First, garden can be sectioned off for different plants – one side – can be a cactus garden – different types of cacti – planted amidst rocks and white pebbles – under the big tree which is shady – ferns and leaf plants – dumb cane, Chinese evergreen and caladiums – can be planted – rest of the garden – planted with variety of flowering plants – bougainvillea, hibiscus and daisies – arranged in a design Paragraph 2: Adding sculptures and pond Second, sculptures of mushrooms, storks, deer, big frogs and other creatures – placed here and there – this would be the ‘fauna’ – added attraction – a small pond – built with fountain in the middle – a few koi can be reared – this will be the water element – add a touch of cool Paragraph 3: Establishing a Gardening Club Start a Gardening Club – help in the maintenance of the garden – a roster will be prepared – members spend time in the garden – on weekly basis – weeding and trimming – school gardeners – responsible for watering the plants every day – cutting the grass on regular intervals Conclusion If suggestions are carried out – sure our school garden – best in town Question 4 Introduction Recently read a book – “Greenland” by Charles Edwin – story set in the United States of America – at present time Body Paragraph 1: Story is – how a comet with a tail of huge chunks of debris threatens Earth – a big chunk destroys an American city in Florida in the South – shockwaves felt all the way up North – situation is bad – certain people with professional skills – selected for secret evacuation programme by the government – our hero, an engineer, gets such a message – unfortunately – at the crowded airport – he and his wife and son – separated Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 3 24/2/2023 9:09:09 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. 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(732516-M) 2023 A4 Paragraph 2: Rest of the story – a series of events – how the son gets kidnapped – how the wife goes in search of him and finds him – how all three finally meet up at the wife’s father’s home – family now make their way up North to Canada – hitch a ride on a small airplane to Greenland Paragraph 3: I like the story – the hero and his family show great determination to survive – despite the trouble he is in – hero also helps others – story describes how mean and nasty people can be in the name of self-preservation – even helpful people can’t be trusted – also learnt what there is in Greenland to make sure life on Earth never perishes Conclusion A good book to read – one which I will recommend to friends – exciting and fast-paced – when you think everything is going to be all right – things suddenly go wrong – suspense is gripping Question 5 Introduction Alicia was blessed – powerful singing voice – even as a child – sang very well – her family was very proud of her – at family functions – was always asked to perform – always received praises from the audience Body Paragraph 1: Alicia did well in her studies too – her schoolmates called her ‘Beauty with Brains and Talent’ – when she was 16 years old – took part in district talent competition – won first prize – organisers encouraged her to take part in the national talent competition – she agreed Paragraph 2: Alicia felt proud of achievement – her friends and family congratulated her – also a write-up of her in the newspapers – Form 1 and Form 2 students in school adored her – all this success and popularity got to Alicia’s head – slowly, she began to change Paragraph 3: Believing – she would be a great singer one day – now refused to perform at friends’ and family functions – felt that singing at these small events – not appropriate for her – her pride also caused her to be rude – abrupt with her friends – they slowly moved away from her – did not like her arrogance Conclusion Alicia practised day and night for national competition – a week before competition – she developed a sore throat – doctor told her to rest – Alicia persisted in practising – her voice became hoarse – she developed an inflammation of the throat – had to be hospitalised – she missed the competition – missed her friends – no one came to visit her – regretted her ways – “I’ll mend my ways!” she promised – kept her word PRACTICE 2 Question 3 Introduction Ala Cathay – restaurant – serves Malaysian food – Jalan Ambang – air-conditioned – a favourite dining spot – locals – tourists who visit Kuala Lumpur Body Paragraph 1: Waiters and waitresses – polite – greeted their customers warmly – entrance – customers ushered – cushioned seats – low-pitched music – make customers feel soothed Paragraph 2: Most outstanding feature – its environment – surrounded by greeneries around – making it cooling and peaceful – generally – restaurant – clean – hygienic Paragraph 3: My parents and I – dined at this restaurant – thrice – food – served after about forty minutes – a shortage of staff – despite that – restaurant – constantly filled with customers – variety of tasty food that is served – however – little parking space provided by management – on weekends and public holidays – customers – park their cars – along busy main road Conclusion Definitely recommend this restaurant – relatives and friends – prices of food – reasonable – anyone looking for comfort, kind treatment – best food outlet Question 4 Title: Leisure Activities Introduction Leisure time – time set aside for relaxation – away from studying or doing chores at home – teenagers should spend leisure time wisely – instead of involving themselves in dangerous pursuits – illegal street racing, loitering outside shopping malls, taking drugs, etc. Body Paragraph 1: Leisure activity and benefit Read books during leisure time – examples include science fiction, horror, mystery, romance, magazines – select reading materials based on personal preference – reading relaxes mind – improves grammar and vocabulary – keeps you up-todate with current issues – e-books on internet – convenient – join a reading club – make new friends Paragraph 2: Leisure activity and benefit Engage in physical activities – examples include jogging, brisk walking, swimming – controls weight and prevents illnesses – improves mood – feel happy – good way to relieve stress – if adventurous and fit, take part in extreme sports – bungee jumping, mountain biking, rock climbing Paragraph 3: Leisure activity and benefit Most rewarding and satisfying – do charity work at orphanages or homes for the disabled or the aged – benefits are two-fold – benefits the receivers and also you – receivers feel happy with your selfless act – improves your mood and well-being – help out in soup kitchens – distribute food to homeless and less fortunate Conclusion Leisure activity that appeals most to me – volunteering for charity work – makes life fun and fulfilled – spend leisure time – 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A5 Praktis Topikal SPM English (CEFR) Form 4 KSSM- Answers Body Paragraph 1: Took them forty-five minutes to cycle up the hill – was a beautiful morning – weather was fine – once up on the hill, rested and had their sandwiches – chatted about school and after-school activities – enjoyed seeing the spectacular view of the town – took some photographs – after half an hour – time to go home Paragraph 2: As Dave wanted to show off – pedalled as fast as he could – Ben followed slowly behind – didn’t want to race with Dave – knew it was a dangerous act – it had rained the night before – ground was wet and slippery – Dave continued cycling recklessly Paragraph 3: Five minutes later – when Dave tried to apply the brakes – did not respond – Dave panicked – tried to control bicycle – as ground was slippery – lost control and bicycle plunged down the hill – Ben got off his bicycle – ran towards the place Dave fell – found him with bruises on his knees and head – couldn’t move his leg Conclusion Dave had fractured his leg – felt lucky to be alive – Ben hugged Dave with tears of joy – had a narrow escape – was an unforgettable experience – Dave learnt a useful lesson – promised to never cycle recklessly – be more careful in future PRACTICE 3 Question 3 Title: Online Shopping Introduction Before advent of internet – people would shop at supermarkets, shopping malls, bazaars – these days – people are online most of the time – prefer to shop online instead of going to the shop Body Paragraph 1: Definition Online shopping – consumers buy products and services from seller – over the internet – consumers able to look at many online stores, compare the features, prices and reviews of the products – before making a purchase Paragraph 2: Benefits Convenient – customers need not leave their home or office – no need to get caught in traffic jams, look for parking, pay high parking fees – shop at the comfort of their own homes – saves time and money – able to compare product quality and prices before purchasing – online tracking feature – able to track location of our purchase – estimate delivery time – wide variety of products and services – no pressure to buy – sales assistants don’t hover over you Paragraph 3: Current trend The COVID-19 pandemic – encouraged more people – stay home – shop online – especially grocery shopping – sudden increase – online grocery stores – a novel idea few years ago – keep people safe while providing convenience Conclusion Online shopping – people of all ages – due to its benefits and importance Question 4 Title: A Wish Fulfilled Introduction Last month – in doubt – thinking hard – did not know what to do – will my wish really come true? – must wait and see – prayed for a miracle to happen Body Paragraph 1: Contemplating – whether to go to reunion party – old classmates will be there – including Simon – did not get along with him – often had misunderstandings – led to many disagreements and conflict – example of incident – have always wanted to bury the hatchet – did not get the opportunity Paragraph 2: After an afternoon of thinking – decided to go – drove to the restaurant – by then, already an hour late – everyone was there – met old classmates – many were successful in their career – talked about old times Paragraph 3: Met Simon – we apologised to each other – put aside our grievances – talked like good friends – relieved and happy – wish finally came true – able to form friendship with him Conclusion We exchanged addresses and contact numbers – said would help if any of us needed help – felt happy that I attended the party – helped to make my wish come true Question 5 Introduction To: Miss Padma and Mr Jason, Teacher Advisers of the Welfare Club, SMK Taman Jaya From: Rahimah bt Mohamad Subject: Visit to Kasih Spastic Kids Home This report focuses on the visit to Kasih Spastic Kids Home – organised by – Welfare Club – home situated in Ampang – went there by school bus – accompanied by two teachers Body Paragraph 1: Objective of visit To distribute some clothes, books, toys, stationery – paint the home – spend time with the children Paragraph 2: Activities at the home Upon arriving at the home – greeted by manager of home – introduced to the children – they looked happy – did not show sadness, despite their disabilities – distributed the presents – donated clothes, book, toys, stationery – children clapped their hands while looking at the gift boxes – treated to refreshments – members began their paint job – boys mixed the paint in paint trays – girls helped to scrape the old paint off the walls – used rollers to paint – cleaned up after painting job was completed – home looked new Paragraph 3: Benefits gained by members All members agreed – visit was an eye-opener – realised how fortunate they were as they were physically able people – achieved sense of fulfilment from their volunteering services Conclusion Members looking forward to next visit – August – planning more activities for the residents of the home Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 5 24/2/2023 9:09:09 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. 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 Penerbit Ilmu Bakti Sdn. Bhd. (732516-M) 2023 A6 PRACTICE 4 Question 3 Introduction Recent outing to Kuala Selangor – an unforgettable experience – visited the Firefly Park – an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur – Kuala Selangor – small fishing village – best time to go – evening – tour begins at 7:30 p.m. Body Paragraph 1: Firefly Park – people can witness the sight of millions of fireflies – shining brightly on mangrove trees – boat took us to river shores – given life jackets – advised not to take photographs or videos – using mobile phones or video cameras – the trees suddenly lit up – view was incredibly beautiful and bright Paragraph 2: Enjoyed – dazzling light show – thousands of fireflies – blinking like lights on a Christmas tree – experience is really magical and memorable – fortunate for me – was not raining Paragraph 3: Firefly Park – suitable for people of all ages – children and elderly people – definitely worth a visit – seafood shops nearby – fill your stomach – after the boat ride Conclusion Would definitely recommend – Firefly Park – popular place – visited by locals and tourists Question 4 Introduction To: Mrs Ranjit, English Teacher, 5 Dahlia, SMK Seri Muda From: Vincent Chong Subject: Annual Sports Day of SMK Seri Muda This report is about – annual Sports Day of SMK Seri Muda – organised by – Parent-Teacher Association of SMK Seri Muda Body Paragraph 1: When and where Event – held at – APEC University Stadium – last Sunday – stadium filled – parents, grandparents of students – eagerly waiting – events to start – beautifully decorated tents – buntings, banners and flags – event officiated – district officer – national anthem – speeches – march past Paragraph 2: Highlights of Sports Day Everyone – anticipated – athletic events – telematch – tug-ofwar between teachers and upper secondary students – sports events ran smoothly – on schedule – guests cheered loudly – give support to athletes – food and drink stalls – doing well – weather was hot Paragraph 3: How the day ended After all events – prize-giving ceremony – winners for all categories received medals, trophies – naming of sportsman and sportswoman – everyone clapped loudly for the winners – headmaster gave words of encouragement – those who did not win this year – to try harder next year Conclusion Annual Sports Day of SMK Seri Muda – a success – would not be successful – cooperation from all parents, teachers, students and guests Question 5 Title: A Dishonest Boy Introduction Ali – dishonest boy – always telling lies – since primary school – became a habit – uncontrollable – parents and friends – advised him – to no avail – continued his behaviour Body Paragraph 1: One day – Ali played football – late evening – no time to complete homework – next day, copied his friend’s (John) homework – John unaware – handed in his homework as usual – Ali kept quiet – did not tell John – afraid that friend will get angry Paragraph 2: Teacher found – similar piece of homework – asked John about it – John was puzzled – Ali accused John – said that John copied his homework – teacher believed Ali – John was punished – detained an hour after school – John still had no idea – what was going on – stayed back after school Paragraph 3: Ali returned home – kept thinking about John – felt guilty for his behaviour – went back to school – confessed to teacher – teacher forgave Ali – showing honesty later – gave Ali second chance – Ali stayed back in school – punishment Conclusion Ali apologised to John – John forgave him – became good friends – Ali promised – never to be dishonest again END-OF-YEAR TEST PAPER 1 Part 1 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 C 5 B 6 C 7 C 8 C Part 2 9 A 10 D 11 C 12 C 13 B 14 A 15 C 16 D 17 A 18 B Part 3 19 A 20 D 21 B 22 D 23 A 24 A 25 D 26 C Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 6 24/2/2023 9:09:09 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

A7 Praktis Topikal SPM English (CEFR) Form 4 KSSM- Answers Part 4 27 D 28 G 29 B 30 F 31 H 32 E Part 5 33 D 34 F 35 C 36 E 37 scholarships 38 training 39 language 40 websites PAPER 2 Part 1 Question 1 Sample answer EMAIL To: [email protected] Subject: Tourist Attractions in Malaysia Hi Juan, Some good places to visit include Sepilok, Turtle Island and the Mulu Caves. These places are in Sabah. At the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, you can see orphaned orangutans being fed by keepers. Turtle Island is famous for its turtles. You can help release hatchlings into the sea. And the Mulu Caves, of course, are simply magnificent. You can go adventure caving or camping. December is generally a rainy month. So bring along raincoats and caps. Don’t forget your sunscreen too. Mike Part 2 Question 2 Sample answer Holidays are always anticipated by schoolgoing children. It is a time for us to unwind, relax and not worry about completing assignments or exams. I would like to go to Cameron Highlands and stay at a hill resort during the school holidays. Its cool climate with fresh and clean air is very inviting and is idyllic for people who want to get close to nature, like me. Hill resorts offer a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for visitors. Besides the resort, the nurseries, orchards and rose farms situated there are wonderful places to visit. In addition, I can go jungle trekking or take an early morning stroll. It can get crowded at weekends though. I usually buy packets of tea, fresh strawberries and wooden handicrafts as souvenirs for my family and friends. I can’t wait for the school holidays to begin. Part 3 Question 3 Title: Keeping Our Homes Safe Introduction An increase in burglaries – residential areas – certain measures – taken to reduce or prevent – incidents from taking place Body Paragraph 1: Measures to keep our home safe Never open the door to strangers – keep gates and doors locked – at all times – identify visitors – door viewer – keep chain door guard – fastened – talking to visitor – inform family members – if sending someone unknown to house – at night – switch on porch light – light must be visible from outside Paragraph 2: Neighbours’ role Neighbours can help – when you are going away – they can keep an eye on things – in your absence – ask their help – water your plants – take in the mail – draw the curtains – make house look occupied – ask them to contact the police – if any suspicious characters are seen loitering around house Paragraph 3: Security system Invest in a security system – keep your house safe – buy it from reputable security company – system must be installed professionally – ensure it works effectively – the use of CCTV – gives you peace of mind – able to see – any suspicious characters around your house Conclusion Your home is your investment – find ways to protect your home from burglaries Question 4 Introduction I – have – list of – websites that I like – favourite one is – find it fantastic – learn any language while you listen – favourite songs Body Paragraph 1: Key in – name of a song – listen to song – as you listen – read the lyrics – translated in English – can also watch – video of the song – advantage – listen to your favourite song – understand its meaning in English – proficiency of English – improve – read the lyrics in English Paragraph 2: Unique feature – can repeat a line of the song – often as you want – till you acquire the meaning of it – both languages – website – very easy to navigate – listen to songs in different languages – examples – in Hindi, Spanish, Chinese – many other languages as you wish Paragraph 3: One drawback – some songs are not – website – also many advertisements – appear frequently – however – can just ignore – advertisements Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 7 24/2/2023 9:09:09 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

 Penerbit Ilmu Bakti Sdn. Bhd. (732516-M) 2023 A8 Conclusion To sum up – think – an excellent website – like music – want to improve your English – fun and enjoyable way – recommend it – friends and family members – should check it out! Question 5 Title: An Accident Introduction Was in a tour group – returning to Ipoh – after staying at hill resort – it was late at night – bus we were in – quite fast – there was no traffic on road Body Paragraph 1: Most of the passengers – fast asleep – I was trying to sleep – road dark as street lights were not switched on – winding road – suddenly there was a bang – bus had hit truck Paragraph 2: Passengers screamed – bus spun three times – my friends and I were unhurt – scrambled out and called the police Paragraph 3: A few ambulances from nearby hospitals – arrived within ten minutes – many passengers were bleeding – taken to hospital – reporters swarmed the place – interviewed the leader of tour group Conclusion Spoke to reporters – they helped as much as they could – my friends and I – we called our parents – still in shock after returning home – next day, front page of newspaper – news about accident – terrifying experience Prac ENG main text F4 4P.indd 8 24/2/2023 9:09:09 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.