Form 1 Exercise - Answers ( Unit 1 -5 )

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UNIT 1 6 A lot of books on robots are read by 2 You should not give away personal
Dev. information to people you meet
READING online.
7 My pet is taken to the vet every six
A months. 3 All homework must be completed
1 What is Dianna’s brother interested before you play computer games.
WRITING
in? 4 Remember to spend time outdoors
2 Where can you buy model kits? A and enjoy other hobbies like reading
3 What type of planes is Dianna’s To: dianna@gmail.com books.
From: sammy@gmail.com
brother interested in? Subject: Model Plane and Robot 5 Only play games which have
Exhibition appropriate age ratings.
B Hi Dianna,
1 a set of parts ready to be made into Do you know there’s an exhibition on 6 Do not keep computers and gaming
model planes and robots this weekend consoles in your bedroom.
something at the community hall? Some interesting
2 to tell somebody that something is models will be on display. Workshops B
will also be held for those interested in (Accept all suitable answers.)
good or useful starting this hobby. Do you think your Friend : I’m thinking of starting a new
3 to help somebody remember brother would be interested? I heard
there’ll be some hands-on sessions hobby related to science and
something where those who are interested can technology. Do you know of any
4 to progress gradually from one stage watch or even fix the models themselves. interesting ones?
Facilitators will be on hand to assist the You : Well, have you tried finding
to the next participants, especially those who are out online? Do you know that
trying it out for the first time. I plan to go the Internet has a lot of useful
LANGUAGE AWARENESS on Saturday morning. Let me know if you information and advice? All
are interested and we can go together. you have to do is type in the
A Sammy keywords and Google will
1 Can you tell me if Aznan plays a lot of provide you with everything you
B need to know.
computer games? 1 A robotics electronic kit can be Friend : I guess I’ll have to do my own
2 Do you know where the Digital Mall research. Can you tell me how to
considered a challenging present for go about it?
is located? Jason’s birthday. You : There are so many websites you
3 Is there any chance we can go to the can visit. Even on YouTube, there
C 2 It are step-by-step procedures for
talk on cyberbullying? 1 my 4 and beginners that you can follow.
4 Do you have any idea how long we 3 he 6 Although Friend : That sounds like a good idea. I’ll
5 because do that.
have to wait? You : Just remember that sometimes
5 Will it be possible for you to come LISTENING too much information can be
confusing, so it may be a good
with me to the shop? A 2 True idea to check out a few sites first
6 Can you tell me who you spend the 1 False 4 False and then decide on one or two
3 True 6 True before you start.
most time chatting with online? 5 False 8 True Friend : Thank you. I’ll let you know what
7 Do you know what time the Science 7 False 10 False I come up with. This is quite
9 True exciting.
Exhibition opens to the public?
8 Can you tell me why Ramli enjoys LITERATURE IN ACTION

football so much? A
9 Do you know who accidentally left Fake Personality: loving, helpful, clean,
tidy, saves money, quiet, well behaved
their phone in the library yesterday? Real Personality: not loving, unhelpful,
10 Can you tell me how tall you must be untidy, naughty, angry, loud, likes to
spend money
to go on the roller-coaster ride?
B
B 2 is enjoyed B (Accept all suitable answers.)
1 is done 4 are fed 5 1 4 Fake Personality: The child in the poem
3 is scolded 6 are painted 3 6 2
5 are built

C SPEAKING
1 Computer games are played by Nik
A
and Johan. (Accept all suitable answers.)
2 The Science Centre is visited by the 1 Computer games should only be

children every weekend. played for a limited amount of time
3 Interesting rocks are collected by me. every day.
4 The naughty boy is ignored by the

students.
5 Model ships are made by my brother.

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was very loving and helpful. He wanted to 8 is very dirty and not well maintained. You : What can we do? We are just
help with the chores. His face was clean 9 likes to clean itself. students.
and his clothes were tidy. He had saved 10 painted all over the walls of the
his luncheon money that day. The child Friend : We can do simple things that can
did not drop his school books or shriek school hall. help to reduce water pollution.
loudly. The child was quiet and well We should not use the toilet as
behaved. WRITING a waste basket. Do not throw
Real Personality: The child was usually tissues, wrappers and other
not very loving. He was unhelpful and A paper goods into the toilet.
did not like to help his mother. His face (Accept all suitable answers.) Dispose of them properly.
was usually dirty and his clothes were
often untidy. He normally spent all his B You : That’s a good suggestion. We
luncheon money. The child was usually To: The Principal should also avoid pouring oil
loud, naughty and angry. From: Secretary, Environmental Club or fat down the sink. Also, we
must not dispose of household
UNIT 2 The Recycling Campaign chemicals or cleaning agents
A recycling campaign was organised by down the sink or toilet.
READING the Environmental Club on 31 March
201_. The aim of this campaign was to Friend : You’re right. Also, if you have
A make students aware that it is important a washing machine, only use
1 Why must we dispose of electronic to recycle, reuse and reduce our trash it when you have a full load.
to protect our environment. Various Use the minimum amount of
waste properly? activities were held in the school hall. The detergent when washing clothes
2 What is e-waste? slogan of this campaign was ‘Caring for and dishes.
3 Why is there a lot of e-waste? Our Environment.’
4 How should we dispose of electronic You : We should never pour
Every society and club had a booth household insecticides or old
waste? which exhibited recycled items. Old medicine down the sink, drain or
5 Who will suffer if we don’t save the newspapers, cans, bottles and boxes toilet. When they are mixed with
of all sizes were transformed into other chemicals, they may form
environment? interesting things such as decorations, harmful substances.
toys and furniture. The activities carried
B out during the campaign included talks, Friend : That’s an excellent idea. As you
1 to get rid of demonstrations, games and a quiz. can see, there are many things
2 to make technological devices more Students were asked to collect unwanted we can do that will reduce water
items that were in good condition, such pollution. We should start doing
powerful and efficient as clothes, toys, books and stationery, so them now.
3 results of something that has that the items could be sold in a jumble
sale. These items were sorted out, SPEAKING
happened cleaned, priced and sold.
A
LANGUAGE AWARENESS A total sum of RM2,786.60 was (Accept all suitable answers.)
collected from the sale. The campaign Friend : We’re going to have a clean-up
A was a huge success.
1 The medicine, which the doctor gave Reported by, campaign soon.
Kamal Din You : Who’s organising it?
to me, tastes horrible. Secretary, Friend : The Environmental Club is in
2 The man who is picking up rubbish in Environmental Club
7 April 201_ charge of the event. I’m on the
the park is my neighbour. organising committee that’s
3 This is the man whose leg was LISTENING planning it. It will take place on
the first Saturday of May, just
broken in an accident. A before Ramadan.
4 Don’t eat those fruits that are rotten. 1 She was jogging at the park last You : That sounds great.
5 This is the house that is the cleanest Friend : The campaign will need as
week. many volunteers as possible to
in this area. 2 She thought he was a homeless guy become successful. The flyers
6 Felicia found her bag, which she left and leaflets have already been
who collected things he needed or printed, but there is a need for
in the clinic yesterday. could sell. volunteers to distribute them.
7 This is Tun Omar Hospital, which is 3 He was collecting every piece of You : I know many students who will
rubbish he saw, as he was doing his gladly help to distribute the
the best hospital in town. part to keep the environment clean. leaflets as well as clean up.
8 Bala, who is my son, is an optician. 4 We should be picking up litter to save Friend : Good. On the clean-up day, all
9 I lent you some books that are about the environment. volunteers should bring their
own cleaning equipment, which
saving the environment. B will speed up the process.
10 My brother, who is a doctor, works in (Accept all suitable answers.) You : All right. I’ll look around for
You : Do you know that the rivers,lakes volunteers and get back to you
a hospital. soon.
and seas in Malaysia are getting Friend : Thank you.
B more polluted day by day?
1 runs a busy clinic. Friend : Yes, you’re right. We should
2 always smells bad. all do our part to reduce water
3 whose father is a nurse? pollution.
4 was admitted to hospital.
5 whom you met last week.
6 started by accident.
7 is very particular about keeping the

school clean.

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B 1 Jenny saved all her pocket money for 2 You must save your money in case
(Accept any suitable answer.) a month. Then, she bought a present you need it for an emergency.
Dear Adnan, for her mother.
I plan to volunteer for a clean-up LISTENING
campaign which is being organised by 2 Mother bought a new iron. Then, she
the Environmental Club. It will be on went home to complete her chores. A
the first Saturday of May, just before 1 She couldn’t submit her science
Ramadan. The campaign needs as many 3 First, I logged in to the website but I
volunteers as possible to distribute flyers could not figure out how to order the project because she had no money
and leaflets. There is also a need for items I wanted. So, I asked my best to buy the materials she needed.
volunteers to bring their own cleaning friend to teach me. After that, I was 2 The teacher was quite sympathetic.
equipment on the actual day. Would you able to order the items I wanted. 3 The teacher asked Nurul to make a
be interested in volunteering? Do let me list of all the things she required.
know as soon as possible. 4 First, select the items that you want 4 The teacher approached a few
from the supermarket. Next, go to the students who she thought would be
Your friend, self-checkout counter and scan the willing to share the extra items they
Sam barcode of each item. Then, check had.
the list on the screen to make sure 5 So that Nurul wouldn’t be
LITERATURE IN ACTION that you have scanned the items embarrassed
properly. After that, press ‘OK’ and 6 She gave Nurul an extra week to
A make your payment. Finally, take finish her work.
(Accept all suitable answers.) your items and the receipt. 7 Grateful to the teacher for her help
Scrapings from an unwashed porridge
pan: You can make soap with it. Mix 5 First, select the film you want to B
leftover soap scraps, scrapings from an watch. Next, choose the time. Then, (Accept all suitable answers.)
unwashed porridge pan and water. Heat select the seat you want. After that,
the mixture in a saucepan and then pour pay for the ticket. Finally, scan the SPEAKING
it into a soap mould. barcode on your ticket at the cinema.
Envelope on which the gum is gone: A (Accept all suitable answers.)
You can make bookmarks with old 6 First, check the expiry date on 1 You must have the original receipt.
envelopes. Cut off the lower corners the can. Then, check the list of 2 You must follow the store’s return
of the envelope so that they can slip ingredients to make sure there are
over the corner of a page. Decorate the no chemicals. After that, examine the policy.
bookmarks colourfully. can to see if it is dented or damaged 3 You must return the items within the
Tyre on which the tread is worn: You in any way. Finally, you can put the
can make a wonderful table with an old can into your shopping cart. time frame stated in the return policy.
tyre, some rope and a few pieces of wood 4 You must fill in the necessary forms.
for the legs. Paint the tyre and the wood WRITING
so that the table looks colourful. B (Accept all suitable answers.)
A Friend : How did you return the spoilt
UNIT 3 (Accept any suitable answer.)
Linda was determined. She knew what milk?
READING she wanted and worked towards it. She You : First, I was fortunate that I still
was also resourceful and realistic. She
A thought of ways to raise money and got had the original receipt. Next, I
(Accept all suitable answers.) her friends involved. They started small called the shop and asked them
and thought of ways to raise money. Soon, about their return policy.
B the money grew from tens to hundreds, Friend : What is a return policy?
(Accept any suitable answer.) and finally to thousands of ringgit. You : It is the rules that you have to
I have learnt that if I really want to do follow if you want to return or
something, I can do it with determination, Linda was also a positive person. She exchange unwanted or defective
hard work, focus and commitment. was encouraged by the efforts of her things that you have bought.
Many people don’t follow their dreams friends and the small profits that added Friend : Oh, I see. So, what was the
because they think their goals are too up. She had faith in her friends and return policy?
hard to achieve. This story teaches us herself. She believed in her cause. She You : I found out that I had only two
that dreams do come true and that we was also very brave. She started with days to return the milk, because
must try our best and strive to achieve nothing and moved forwards towards her it was a perishable food item.
our goals. We must never give up and goal until she eventually succeeded. Friend : What does perishable mean?
keep on trying no matter how hard things You : It means something likely to
may be. If we do this, we will achieve our B spoil very quickly.
dreams. 1 so I am going to save my pocket Friend : All right. So, did you return it right
away?
LANGUAGE AWARENESS money. You : Yes, I did.
2 and donate a lot of money to charity. Friend : What happened after that?
A 3 or donate money to the Children’s You : I went to the Returns Counter
8, 4, 6, 1, 5, 9, 3, 7, 2 and spoke to the person in
Home instead? charge.The lady was very polite.
B 4 but the tickets are too expensive. After she checked the milk
(Accept all suitable answers.) 5 but it was too crowded so I went and the expiry date, she gave
me a form to fill in. Finally, she
home. attached my receipt to the form,
made some notes and gave me
C a full refund.
1 My mother checks the prices in

various stores before she buys a big
item.

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Friend : What do you mean by a full 6 Can you tell me which actor you liked B
refund? the most in the film? The gift table was overflowing with
presents wrapped in colourful paper
You : It means that the store returned 7 Do you know why Salmah was and ribbons. There were also many
all the money I paid for that chosen as the Head Prefect? gift envelopes with cash gifts for my
product.The lady in charge was grandfather. After all, what can one give
really nice. She even apologised 8 Can you tell me how Ramli made the an elderly man? I think the highlight of
for the inconvenience. kite? the celebration was my mother’s gift.
She made a photo book filled with lots of
Friend: Wow! That’s great! 9 Do you know when the wedding was photos, messages and comments. It was
held? a lovely gift with a treasure of memories
LITERATURE IN ACTION for him to enjoy.
10 Can you tell me why Susanna left the
A choir? LISTENING
Lee
Respectful – Did not make a fuss when B A
told that there was not enough money to 1 The injured boy was helped by Bala 1 in a foreign country
go to the fair 2 thankful
Determined – Willing to take any job to and Samuel. 3 died
earn money to go to the fair 2 Traditional dances were performed 4 on your own with nobody helping you
Kind – Gave money to the little girl 5 reached the standard of ability or
because her ball was flattened by the students during the concert.
Honest – Did not keep the purse 3 Many photographs were taken by knowledge needed to do a particular
job
Sam Nita with her new camera. 6 by good luck
Innovative – Came up with ideas on how 4 An interesting essay about Malaysian 7 that you can trust and rely on
to earn money for a friend 8 left one’s job and stopped working
Helpful – Helped to do odd jobs so that customs was written by Ernest.
they could all go to the fair together 5 The Charity Fair was organised by B
Impulsive – Disagreed that the car was (Accept all suitable answers.)
dirty and threw water at a friend the Social Club.
6 The famous train robber was arrested C
Raj (Accept all suitable answers.)
Helpful – Helped to do odd jobs so that by the police.
they could all go to the fair together 7 A talk on the benefits of reading was SPEAKING
Determined – Tried to earn some money
for a friend given by Dr Lee, a well-known author. A
A Little Dishonest – Suggested to keep 8 The house was painted in five days. (Accept all suitable answers.)
the purse 9 My birthday was celebrated last week. Jane : How shall we go about organising
10 The students were accompanied by
B the National Day party?
(Accept all suitable answers.) the teachers during the school trip. Molly : Well, I think we should first decide
11 The restaurant was opened last
UNIT 4 on the venue, date and time.
month. You : Do you know how the previous
READING 12 The baby was frightened by a loud
committee chose the date for last
A noise. year’s event?
1 When did Kerry’s grandfather’s 80th Molly : They picked a long weekend
WRITING to have the party. They had the
birthday party take place? party on a Sunday, so there was
2 What is the most popular song in the A enough time to prepare for it. As
4, 2, 6, 1, 5, 3 Monday was a public holiday,
English language? (Accept any suitable answer.) everyone had enough time to rest
3 Will Kerry be going to Adam’s We celebrated my grandfather’s 80th after the party.
birthday at my uncle’s house last You : That was a great idea. We should
birthday party this year? Saturday. It was a wonderful family do something like that as well.
celebration. The house was beautifully We could have the party on the
B 2 False decorated with balloons and buntings. Friday right before the school
1 True A large banner with the words ‘Happy holiday starts. I think the party
Birthday’ was strung across the wall. should not start too late. What
LANGUAGE AWARENESS about 7 p.m.?
The birthday cake was made by Jane : I agree. We can have the party at
A my aunt. It was in the shape of my the school hall.
1 Can you tell me if Zuraidah cooked grandfather’s favourite old car. She had You : What else should we consider?
been inspired by an old photograph on Molly : We need a theme for the party.
the nasi lemak? his bedside table. She did a fabulous job! Jane : What do you mean by a theme?
2 Do you know where Nicol David was The food was prepared by our relatives Molly : The theme is the main idea of the
and friends. Can you believe that the event.
born? table was filled from one end to the other Jane : Oh, I see. What kind of theme
3 Do you have any idea why Jenifer with a variety of his favourite dishes? should we choose?

didn’t want to celebrate her birthday? The lights were switched off when we
4 Do you think Nik managed to buy the heard my grandfather arrive. When he
opened the front door, the lights came
tickets for the Bruno Mars concert? on and we all shouted, ‘Happy Birthday!’
5 Is there any chance Johan was late Can you imagine the surprise on his
face? He was thrilled to bits and there
because he overslept? were tears in his eyes as we sang the
birthday song. The party went on until
midnight. Can you believe that he stayed
up late to enjoy the night?

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You : Let’s keep it simple. What about 5 a time when you will really need Skills Needed – Knowledge,
‘Malaysia: Our Land, Our Pride’? something friendly personality, listening skills,
communication skills, kindness
Jane : That’s lovely. Can you tell me 6 people or businesses that sell goods
what made you think of that to the public B
particular theme? Dear Aunt Kay,
LANGUAGE AWARENESS I know you are keen to see a film with your
You : It’s a very suitable theme to friends. You should try to book the tickets
promote unity and pride in our A online to make sure you get good seats.
country. 1 If you apply, you might get the job. If you don’t, you may be disappointed,
2 All of us should attend the talk on especially if the tickets are sold out.
Molly : I agree. What else do we have to
do? smart consumerism as it will be very Are your friends also retired? If so,
useful. you can check out which cinemas offer
You : We have to set up subcommittees 3 At the sale, you might find some a discount on weekday mornings. You
to be in charge of various things. good bargains. should call and ask if they have a senior
4 You shouldn’t buy canned food citizen discount or even a special day
Jane : I don’t understand why we need without checking the expiry date first. that offers a discount to women. If you’re
so many committees. Why 5 We should donate money to the booking online with your credit card, you
can’t we just handle everything needy when we have the means to could find out whether or not your card
ourselves? do so. qualifies for any further discounts.
6 We could see a film after dinner.
You : If the work is divided up, we won’t Let me know if you need any help
be overworked. B booking or buying the tickets online.
1 ‘You can if you finish your homework Love,
Molly : I agree with you. Amil
You : I would like to suggest that first.’
2 ‘You shouldn’t as your current one is LISTENING 2 True
everyone should wear their own 4 True
cultural outfit to the party. still working well.’ A 6 True
Molly : Just imagine how colourful it will 3 ‘You should think carefully before 1 False 8 False
be. This sounds like it’s going 3 True
to be a great party! I hope that buying something so expensive.’ 5 False
those attending the party will be 4 ‘You could get tickets to the concert if 7 False
punctual and join in with the right
spirit. you buy them early.’ B
You : Yes! I am really looking forward to 5 ‘You might want to take a taxi home 1 people who are involved in a situation
the party.
since it is already past midnight.’ in addition to the two main people
LITERATURE IN ACTION 6 ‘When you arrive, you could join a involved
2 advertising material sent by email to
A city tour.’ people who have not asked for it
(Accept any suitable answer.) 3 organised sets of data that are stored
WRITING in a computer and can be used in
UNIT 5 various ways
A 4 objects, people or places that people
READING (Accept all suitable answers.) aim at when attacking
1 Salesperson: 5 the worst situation that could happen
A Job Description – Someone who 6 people who secretly look at or
(Accept all suitable answers.) change information on somebody
1 The speech is about shopping sells products, goods and services else’s computer system without
to customers permission
wisely. It encourages us to only buy Skills Needed – Knowledge of what 7 facts or information
things we really need. We should they are selling, listening skills,
also ensure that we get the best persuasive skills, ability to talk well, SPEAKING
price for an item before buying it. We determination
need to prioritise what we want to do 2 Waiter: A
with our money. We should think very Job Description – Greets customers, (Accept all suitable answers.)
carefully before buying anything. takes food orders, brings food and Sister : Mum, the food in this restaurant
2 I find the speech very interesting drinks to the table, prepares and
because I have learnt many things takes payment used to be good but now it
from it. Shopping is something that Skills Needed – Polite, friendly, good tastes horrible.
I do regularly and this speech has memory, mathematical skills, good Mother : I agree. Everything is very salty
many tips about how I can shop communication skills and the prawns and fish are not
wisely. If I follow the suggestions 3 Doctor: fresh.
here, I will not waste my money. Job Description – Examines and You : I think we should reject the
finds out what is wrong with patients food.
B and treats them Sister : How can we do that?
1 being careful about the amount of Skills Needed – Good listening skills, You : We could send the food back
specialised medical knowledge, to the kitchen and tell them to
money you spend compassion, responsibility, recook it for us.
2 without planning to do so in advance determination
3 influence from members of one’s 4 Teacher:
Job Description – Teaches students,
peer group tracks their progress, creates tests,
4 things that you think are more enforces discipline

important than other things

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Mother : I think we should insist on Sister : That’s a good idea, Mum. But 4 They felt sorry for messing up the
seeing the manager and tell what if the manager refuses to place because they knew they
him that the food is not up to replace the food? wouldn’t get paid.
standard. We can tell him that
we are regular customers and Mother : Then, we will not eat the food Image 2
that the food is usually very and refuse to pay the bill when 1 The boy in the picture is Lee.
good. We should be very polite we leave. But I don’t think that 2 Lee is returning the purse that he
and courteous when we talk will happen.
to the manager. We mustn’t be found on the street to the woman.
angry or rude. You : I don’t think so either. Let’s call 3 I think that the lady was very happy to
the manager now.
You : Why should we be so polite? get her purse back. She felt grateful
The restaurant made the LITERATURE IN ACTION to Lee for returning the purse to her.
mistake. 4 The woman gave Lee five pounds
A because he was honest.
Mother : Yes, I know. However, if Image 1 5 Lee was overjoyed because he
we are rude, the manager 1 The man is Sam’s dad. finally had enough money to go to
might also get angry and the 2 The children made a mess when the fair.
problem will get worse. But if
we are courteous, he will be they were washing Sam’s dad’s car.
more willing to help solve the 3 He was angry and disappointed in
problem.
the children because he expected
them to do a good job.

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