PRAKTIS TOPIKAL Semenanjung Malaysia: RM6.30 Sabah & Sarawak : RM6.90 TINGKATAN 1 ESTHER MALAR SHARINA MAJAWIT DSKP terkini Praktis mengikut topik Penilaian Akhir Tahun Jawapan lengkap 1 KSSM TINGKATAN KBAT BAHASA INGGERIS PRAKTIS TOPIKAL PLATINUM PRAKTIS TOPIKAL Bahasa Inggeris Sains Sejarah Matematik SUBJEK TINGKATAN 1 2 3 Siri PRAKTIS TOPIKAL PLATINUM merupakan sumber praktis terbaik yang ditulis berdasarkan Dokumen Standard Kurikulum dan Pentaksiran (DSKP). Pelbagai bentuk aktiviti dalam buku ini disusun mengikut topik bagi membantu murid-murid mengukuhkan pemahaman dalam subjek yang dipelajari dengan lebih mudah dan berkesan. BAHASA INGGERIS BAHASA INGGERIS 9 789672 797449 ISBN 978-967-2797-44-9 GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
ii PB Part A (Short Texts) 1 • Practice 2 – 8 Part B (Error Identification) 9 – 10 • Practices 1 – 8 11 – 18 Part C (Comprehension) 19 • Practices 1 – 15 20 – 44 Part D (Writing) 45 • Practices 1 – 10 46 – 60 Year-end Assessment 61 – 72 Answers A1 – A8 CONTENTS Praktis Bijak F1(Contents)2nd 4.3.21.indd 2 04/03/2021 12:15 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) PB © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 1 In this fi rst part of the PT3 paper, you will be given 8 questions that are based on short texts, which can come in the form of a notice, advertisement, message, text and so on. Most of the texts given are straightforward and will require you to understand the main idea of what it is about. To answer the questions in this part well, you must have a wide vocabulary. This will help you greatly in your understanding of the text. Make sure you highlight the keywords used and know what they mean. You may be asked about what the purpose of the text is. In this case, some of the words you should familiarise yourself with to help you with this type of question are: explain, remind, invite, inform, cancel, apologise, congratulate, advise, etc. Make sure you check your answers even if you feel confi dent. Sometimes, you may misread a part of the question and have answered it incorrectly. Going through the questions and your answers again will help you detect if you’ve made any careless mistakes. PART A Short Texts Praktis Bijak F1(A)2nd 17.11.20.indd 1 18/11/2020 1:23 AM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 2 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 3 PRACTICE Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark the correct answer A, B or C. Celine, Meet me at the badminton court at 3.30 p.m. before our practice starts at 4.00 p.m. I need to rearrange our timetable for the badminton practice next week. My dad is on duty next week so I will have transport problems. See you. Glory 1 Glory is asking Celine A to meet her at the badminton court B for advice about badminton practice C whether she has transport problems 2 Amy wants Jenny to know that A she loves baking B it’ll be her birthday soon C her present is very useful Dear Jenny, Thanks very much for the oven you bought me. It’s a prefect birthday gift! It makes my work much easier and faster. I have been busy baking most weekends. I have tried baking cheese cake, apple pie and even cream puff s. Love, Amy To: Subject: [email protected] Appreciation Discard Send Praktis Bijak F1(A)2nd 17.11.20.indd 2 18/11/2020 1:23 AM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 2 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 3 3 The story of Jumbo & Ratty is about the characters A roaming the world B looking for treasure C finding some aliens 5 Pulau Beras Basah is A a hot spot for shoppers B suitable for watersports lovers C located near all the tourists sites Pulau Beras Basah Go swimming, banana boating and parasailing. No shops around but there’s fresh air and fresh water on this island. It’s quite a distance from the main tourist area but you will surely enjoy every minute of it. JUMBO & RATTY Jumbo and Ratty have heard so much about the treasure hidden in a faraway land. They roam the world to find the place. When they finally find it, they come face to face with some fierce aliens. Do Jumbo and Ratty get the treasure? Hurry to your nearest bookstore to buy this book and find out. 4 Gardening Club members will A meet at noon B play in the morning sun C be able to help poor students GARDENING CLUB Every Saturday at our school garden Get the morning sun (7.30 a.m. – 9.00 a.m.) Grow our own greens Sell them to make a profit and help poor students See you this Saturday! Praktis Bijak F1(A)2nd 17.11.20.indd 3 18/11/2020 1:23 AM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 4 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 5 8 Jimmy wants Shannon to A join him at the forest B catch some butterflies C explain the Science project 6 Sunny wants his dad to A send him home B wait for Uncle Tom C have dinner with him Dad, I am at Aunt Margaret’s house. It’s raining cats and dogs. Uncle Tom is not back yet. Are you free to pick me up? Please let me know. Aunt Margaret has cooked dinner for me. Sunny: 7 Kamala is asking Joyce A to go for dance lessons B for transport to the centre C about her mother’s interests Dear Joyce, I’m interested in the dance lessons. But my parents have no time to send me there. I know that your mum sends you to the dance centre. Do you think your mum can pick me up on the way? I can wait at the Shell station near our school. Kamala To: Subject: [email protected] Dance lessons Discard Send Shannon, This Sunday, I’m going to the forest reserve with my father. We’re going to look for butterflies for my Science project. I need to bring some butterflies to school on Monday. We’ll be cycling there at about 7.00 a.m. I do hope you can come along. Jimmy Praktis Bijak F1(A)2nd 17.11.20.indd 4 18/11/2020 1:23 AM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 4 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 5 9 Brandon wrote to his sister to tell her A about the science fi ction novel B that he is going to the bank later C that he won RM5,000 in the writing contest 11 Those who are interested in taking up rugby A will meet once a fortnight B need to sign up after 11.00 a.m. C have the chance to make new friends Hi Sis, I’m so happy! I won the fi rst prize in the science fi ction novel writing contest held last month. Imagine winning the golden prize of RM5,000. I will keep this money in my savings account. Brandon 10 Jannie is asking Daisy A to go swimming with her B for permission to use the pool C what to do during hot weather Hi Daisy, I’m thinking of going for a swim at Mandy’s house this Sunday. The weather is pretty hot and sunny these days. Mandy has asked her parents’ permission to use their pool. Hope you can join us. Jannie To: Subject: [email protected] Swimming Discard Send Interested in rugby? Come join us every Sunday at Bandar Kaba fi eld 9.00 a.m – 11.00 a.m Registration starts at 8.30 a.m. Learn a new sport and make new friends! Praktis Bijak F1(A)2nd 17.11.20.indd 5 18/11/2020 1:23 AM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 6 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 7 13 The text tells us that A the villagers felt very hot B Kampung Attap was flooded C the houses were full of water It has been raining continuously for a few days. This was unexpected as the weather was extremely hot before this. The water level in the river rose and the villagers of Kampung Attap had to wade through knee-deep water to save whatever they could from their homes. 14 Malik wrote this message to Helmi to A advise him to be in school the next day B inform him about the volcanic eruption C remind him to bring the materials for the experiment Hi Helmi, Don’t forget that tomorrow is our science experiment. Please bring some baking powder, soap and vinegar. Puan Aishah says it will be a very exciting experiment about a volcanic eruption! See you tomorrow. Malik 12 Dion states that she A wants to be a banker B dislikes her baby brother C cries every night before going to sleep My Personal Profile Hi, I’m Dion from Kuala Lumpur and I’m 13. I live with my parents and my baby brother. My parents are bankers. My ambition is to be one too. I enjoy reading and playing badminton. These days though I spend a lot of time looking after my baby brother, who always cries before going to sleep. But I’m used to it. Praktis Bijak F1(A)2nd 17.11.20.indd 6 18/11/2020 1:23 AM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 6 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 7 15 Shelley wrote to Sheraton to tell him that A the pandas are eight years old B she went to China to see pandas C she went to Zoo Negara with her parents Hi Sheraton, I went to Zoo Negara with Mum and Dad to see the pandas. They are Xing Xing and Liang Liang, both eight years old. It was great! We don’t need to fly to China just to see pandas. Xing Xing and Liang Liang look very similar. Only their black eye patches are different. Love, Shelley To: Subject: [email protected] The pandas at Zoo Negara Discard Send 16 From the weather forecast we can conclude that today will be a A wet day B windy day C stormy day Today’s Weather Forecast Morning: Thunderstorm Afternoon: Light drizzle Evening: Windy, heavy rain 17 Paradise Nature Park A has a flower nursery B has something for everyone C is located in a remote village Paradise Nature Park This park is in the heart of the city. It’s where senior citizens go for their morning taichi and the young for jogging. Ladies love the pink lotuses in the pond. It’s also a hit with parents who love to bring their children to the playground. Praktis Bijak F1(A)2nd 17.11.20.indd 7 18/11/2020 1:23 AM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) PB © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 19 In this reading section, you will have to answer questions in three parts. These include information transfer, meaning of words and completing a passage with a choice of sentences provided. All these questions will test your comprehension of the passage in order to be able to pick out the required answer for each question. You must take note that for Part 3 and Part 4, there is a limit to the number of words in your answer, three words for Part 3 and fi ve words for Part 4. Here are a few simple steps you can take to make comprehension easier on yourself: READ THE QUESTIONS FIRST If you read the questions before reading the passage, you will be able to know what the questions are asking of you. Then when you read the passage, you will be able to look out for the key points. READ THE TEXT SLOWLY Rushing through a comprehension passage may cause you to miss out on essential information or supporting context. If there are parts you do not understand, read them again. Try to break it up into smaller parts if it will help you understand better. UNDERLINE/HIGHLIGHT THE KEY POINTS OF THE TEXT This serves two purposes – it makes you pay attention to the key ideas, and it also lets you check your answers faster. LOOK AROUND THE KEY POINTS Sometimes, supporting information is located in more than one place. Read before and after the key points in order to look for supporting evidence and context that can help you ensure that your answer is correct. In some cases, you may have to infer the answer. This means that the answer is not directly stated in the passage but comes from understanding the message conveyed. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ANSWERS Read the questions again carefully. Sometimes you may have assumed the question wanted something that it did not. Does your answer fi t into what the question is looking for? Is your answer supported by information in the text? PART C Comprehension Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 19 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 20 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 21 PRACTICE 1 Read the text below and answer questions 1 to 8. Drought Hits Selangor A drought is a natural disaster. It usually happens when a place faces a shortage of water due to lack of rain. Drought is dangerous to mankind and wildlife. In 2014, the dry spell caused a drought in various states in Malaysia, especially Selangor. Many of the reservoirs that supplied water to millions of households were at critical water levels. This dry spell lasted for a few months. The state government resorted to water rationing in Selangor. This aff ected about 60,000 households. This resulted in many people complaining about the situation. However, the only solution was for it to rain. Planes were on standby to conduct cloud-seeding. This eff ort could not be carried out due to inadequate cloud formation. About 200 residents in Balakong protested. They called on the government to provide water. They were helpless, having to spend much money on buying plastic containers and travelling an hour every day to fetch water from a river. Everyone, from the young to the old, was frustrated, depressed and gloomy. A spokesman from the Selangor Water Department said that nothing much could be done. Their only hope was for rain to pour! As if the people of Selangor had not suff ered enough, the dry spell contributed to more cases of dengue fever. Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 20 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 20 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 21 Questions 1 to 8 Complete the following table. Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer. Natural Disaster in Selangor Definition of drought 1 Cause of drought 2 Year Selangor experienced drought 3 Number of people affected by water rationing 4 Reason for cloud seeding not being carried out 5 Place residents protested 6 Effects of drought 7 8 Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 21 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 22 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 23 PRACTICE 2 Read the text below and answer questions 1 to 8. Our First Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Tunku Abdul Rahman was born on 8 February, 1903, in Alor Setar, Kedah. Malaya was then under the British rule. Tunku was the twentieth child of Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah and Che Manjalara, the sultan’s fourth wife. Tunku received his early education at the Alor Setar Malay Primary School before furthering his studies at Sultan Abdul Hamid College. In 1913, he went to study at Debsurin School in Bangkok. In 1915 he continued his education at Penang Free School. In 1919, he was awarded a scholarship to study law at Cambridge University. He graduated in 1925. In 1931, Tunku worked as a cadet in the Kedah civil service. Tunku was called to the Bar in 1949 and soon became the deputy public prosecutor in Kedah. In 1951, he left the job to pursue his interest in politics. Tunku had great achievements. He became the president of UMNO and formed the Alliance Party (now known as Barisan Nasional). Under Tunku’s leadership, the Alliance Party won the 1955 election and Tunku became the fi rst chief minister of Malaya. Tunku’s dream was to see our country gain independence. In 1956, he led a mission to London for this cause. The British promised to give independence to our country by August 1957. Tunku was to become the fi rst prime minister. After much preparation, Malaya celebrated her independence. At midnight on 30 August 1957, Tunku stood near the fl agpole in Merdeka Square. It was then that the Union Jack was lowered for the last time. And our new fl ag was raised. On the morning of 31 August 1957, more than 20,000 people witnessed the independence ceremony at the Merdeka Stadium. Merdeka! Adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunku_Abdul_Rahman Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 22 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 22 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 23 Questions 1 to 8 Complete the following table. Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer. Our First Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Year born 1 School attended in 1913 2 Course took up at Cambridge University 3 Position held in 1949 4 Party formed 5 Tunku’s dream 6 Place independence ceremony held 7 Number of people who attended 8 Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 23 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 24 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 25 PRACTICE 3 Read the text below and answer questions 1 to 8. Malaysia’s National Tree The Merbau tree is Malaysia’s national tree. It was selected as the National Tree in 2019 by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. It is a symbol of national pride due to its hardy nature. It is also a symbol of the importance of forests to the country’s industries and the economy. These trees grow in coastal regions and inland lowland forests, up to a height of 850 metres. The Merbau is an indigenous rainforest tree. It has a majestic and hardy appearance. The bark is pinkish-grey. The roots can grow up to four metres. Merbau leaves reach lengths of up to 25 cm. Its fl owering shoot is up to 10 cm long, with pale yellowish fl owers. The fruits are brown or black when ripe. The Merbau tree is suitable for planting in parks. The bark and leaves are used as medicine and also to make various brown and yellow dyes. The wood is the main source of the commercial timber known as Merbau. The young seeds are edible. Today, illegal logging has reduced the species. To prevent the Merbau tree from extinction, new ways of commercial planting needs to be researched and tested especially since this tree is now our national tree. Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 24 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 24 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 25 Questions 1 to 8 Complete the following table. Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer. Malaysia’s National Tree Name of national tree 1 Became national tree in 2 Symbol of national pride due to its 3 Type of tree 4 Maximum height of tree 5 Colour of flowers 6 Parts of tree can be used to make 7 Threat of extinction because of 8 Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 25 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 26 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 27 PRACTICE 4 Read the text below and answer questions 1 to 8. State Science Exhibition In conjunction with World Science Day, SMK Methodist PJ held an Inter-school Science Exhibition. World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the important role that science has in society and is celebrated every year on November 10. World Science Day was proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientifi c and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 2001 and celebrated for the fi rst time in 2002. More than 20 secondary schools in Selangor participated in this event. It was held at Dewan Datuk Hamzah. Schools started work on the exhibition in mid-July and gradually gained momentum, fi nally culminating in the exhibition which was held on November 10. It proved to be a great success. The exhibition was open to the public and all school children. A panel of fi ve judges selected three projects considered to be the best and prizes were awarded for the winning projects. The winners each received a trophy and RM500 in cash. Of the three winners, SMK Theresa Kajang was the overall champion with the best exhibit and they received an additional cash prize of RM1,000. Prizes were sponsored by the Malaysian Science Centre and the winners were chosen on the originality of ideas and the time and eff ort spent on the project. Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 26 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 26 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 27 Questions 1 to 8 Complete the following table. Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer. Selangor State Science Exhibition Held in conjunction with 1 Host of event 2 Date of event 3 Venue 4 Number of participating schools 5 Winners received 6 Overall winner 7 Prizes sponsored by 8 Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 27 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 28 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 29 PRACTICE 5 Read the text below and answer questions 1 to 8. The Rainforest World Music Festival The Rainforest World Music Festival (often abbreviated as RWMF) is a unique three-day global music festival that brings together renowned world musicians from all continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of the mythical island of Borneo. In March 1998, the Tourism Board approved the funding for the festival with the Sarawak Tourism Board as the organiser of the festival. Every year, the Music Festival is set against the magnifi cent backdrop of the legendary Mount Santubong in Kuching, where the Sarawak Cultural Village lies. Established in 1998 with an audience of only 300 people, it is now a major event held every year in the state’s music calendar, eagerly anticipated by a crowd of over 20,000 people who include foreigners and local tourists. It is a family-friendly event with afternoon educational workshops and lectures, mini-concerts, cultural and craft displays, food stalls and main-stage evening concerts. Besides music, this festival has a record of environmental awareness because of its many tree-planting campaigns, its attention to recycling and the use of shuttle buses to reduce carbon emission. The festival was awarded Best International Music Festival for six years consecutively, from 2010 to 2015. Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 28 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 28 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 29 Questions 1 to 8 Complete the following table. Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer. The Rainforest World Music Festival Location of music event 1 First started in 2 Venue of event 3 How often the festival is held 4 Duration of festival 5 Organiser 6 Average crowd number 7 Number of times awarded Best International Music Festival 8 Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 29 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 30 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 31 PRACTICE 6 Read the text and answer questions 1 to 10. My Pen-pal I have always been fascinated by Bhutan – her culture, people, tourism, geography and everything under the sun! I love Bhutan’s beautiful, young Queen and the handsome King with their two sweet princes. My pen-pal is Dechen Drolma, a ten-year-old girl from a place named Thimphu in Bhutan. We have been corresponding since 2018. How did I get to know her? Back then, my Dad took me to Bhutan to visit his friend, a Bhutanese. It was at Mr Dajor’s house that I was introduced to Dechen, a pretty girl with dark hair and dark eyes. When I fi rst met her, Dechen was speaking Dzongkha, a Sino-Tibetan language with her Dad. Initially, I thought they could not speak English but I was wrong! Both father and daughter speak fl uent English. They then apologised to us for using their language saying that they are very used to speaking it when at home. Dechen goes to the Pelkhil International School which is a private school. Dechen told me that they are taught discipline, morality and the value of happiness. They are also taught other subjects and foreign languages. Dechen speaks Mandarin and Cantonese too. I found out later that they have a Chinese maid. Bhutan’s main religion is Buddhism. Dechen likes to read religious books. She also chants Buddhist hymns during her free time. She says it keeps her mind at peace. Dechen enjoys the peace and beauty of her country despite it being a tiny kingdom. She’s very proud to be a native of Bhutan! Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 30 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 30 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 31 Questions 1 to 8 Answer the questions below. Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer. 1 Dechen Drolma is from . 2 In 2018, Dechen and the writer started with each other. 3 Dechen and her father speak Dzongkha when they are . 4 Dechen attends a in Bhutan. 5 Dechen learned from her Chinese maid. 6 Dechen enjoys reading . 7 Whenever Dechen is free, she . 8 Dechen loves her country although it is a . Questions 9 to 10 Complete the table below with a word from the text. Meaning Word 9 very amazed 10 at first Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 31 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 32 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 33 PRACTICE 7 Read the text and answer questions 1 to 10. “Please sleep! It’s past midnight!” I pleaded to my mischievous sister, Sue. “I tried closing my eyes but I just can’t sleep,” protested Sue. I told her to count 1 to 100 after me, hoping that she would sleep. I tried telling her how tired I was. I tried all sorts but nothing worked. Suddenly, I had a bright idea. Fairy tales! Sue loves listening to fairy tales. “What if I told you a fairy tale?” I asked. “Super!” came her reply. “But there’s a condition.” “Condition? What is it?” Sue asked, surprised. I said, “Sleep after I fi nish telling you the fairy tale.” “No problem!” she assured me. I put on my thinking cap and made up my own tale. “Once upon a time, there lived a very poor girl. Her name was Anna and she was six years old.” Sue interrupted, “Oh, the girl is my age!” “Anna’s parents passed away when she was only four years old. Poor Anna had nobody in the world, so she made friends with the animals in the forest. All the animals loved her very much. The squirrels would bring her nuts. The lion would guard the entrance to the cave where she lived. The elephant was her bodyguard when she played in the forest. The birds sang to Anna when they knew that she was sad. Anna felt she was the happiest girl in the world. Then, one day…,” and I paused. “Quick! What happened?” “An ugly witch came to the forest. She saw Anna playing happily with the animals and was jealous. The witch had a plan. That night when all the animals were sleeping, she took Anna away to a high mountain. The next morning, all the animals cried when they couldn’t fi nd Anna. They heard the witch screaming. She wanted to kill Anna. As she was about to kill Anna, the sky opened up and a huge dragon appeared. The dragon carried Anna away and brought her back to her cave. The dragon then went back to the witch and with one kick of its powerful hind legs, the dragon killed the wicked witch.” Just then, I heard a little snore. I breathed a sigh of relief. Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 32 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 32 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 33 Questions 1 to 8 Answer the questions below. Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer. 1 Sue was still awake although it was already . 2 The writer told Sue that she was feeling . 3 Sue assured the writer that she would sleep after listening to a . 4 Anna was the same as Sue. 5 Anna was alone because her parents had . 6 When Anna was sad, the would sing to her. 7 The wicked witch felt of Anna and so wanted to kill her. 8 The dragon killed the wicked witch using its . Questions 9 to 10 Complete the table below with a word from the text. Meaning Word 9 promised 10 cruel Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 33 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 34 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 35 PRACTICE 8 Read the text and answer questions 1 to 10. Elephants are the largest and strongest existing land animals. There are three elephant species, the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant and the Asian elephant. Elephants are found in Africa, South and Southeast Asia. They are herbivores and live in herds. An elephant has thick legs, large hanging ears, a small tail, little eyes, two long white tusks and a long nose called a trunk. The trunk is used for breathing, bringing food and water to the mouth, and holding objects. Their tusks serve both as a weapon and as a tool for moving objects and digging. African elephants are larger, have bigger ears and longer tusks compared to Asian elephants. The elephant is an intelligent animal and can live up to 70 years in the wild. Its intelligence combined with its great strength makes it a very useful servant to man. They are caught alive, trained and tamed and used as working animals. They can carry heavy loads and even go tiger hunting. In the past, they were used in war but today, they are often put on display in zoos or exploited for entertainment in shows. Elephants have been featured in art, folklore, religion, literature and popular culture. One of the biggest threats to the elephant population is poaching as elephants are killed for their ivory tusks. Besides that, their habitats are also shrinking. Both the African and Asian elephants’ habitats have declined by over 50 percent and the elephant species has been classifi ed as endangered. Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 34 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 34 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 35 Questions 1 to 8 Answer the questions below. Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer. 1 Elephants are the land animals. 2 The three different elephant species are found mainly in . 3 The elephant has a long nose which is called the . 4 A wild elephant has a lifespan of about . 5 Elephants are considered to be useful animals to humans because of their . 6 Today elephants can be seen in zoos but in the past they were . 7 The biggest threat faced by the elephant population today is . 8 African and Asian elephants have been classified as endangered species because their . Questions 9 to 10 Complete the table below with a word from the text. Meaning Word 9 animals that eat only plants 10 getting smaller Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 35 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 36 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 37 PRACTICE 9 Read the text and answer questions 1 to 10. Stop with your phones and pick up one of these books instead The Love and Lies of Rukshana Ali by Sabina Khan Rukshana and her parents are always arguing about the way she leads her life in America. Her parents then decide to send her back to Bangladesh, a land of tradition and heritage. They hope that she will change and that the trip will set her on the right path. Rukshana, however, is convinced that it won’t change anything, but then a peek into her grandmother’s diary gives her renewed hope for the future. In Darkness by Nick Lake ‘Shorty’, a 15-year-old boy, is trapped in a collapsed hospital after an earthquake in Haiti. Surrounded by the bodies of the dead, increasingly weak from lack of food and water, Shorty begins to hallucinate. As he waits in darkness for a rescue that may never come, a mystical bridge seems to emerge between him and Haitian leader Toussaint L’Ouverture, uniting the two in their darkest times of suff ering. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak This is a touching story about the ability of books to feed the soul. Set during World War II in Germany, it is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside Munich, Germany. Liesel lives a diffi cult life but then one day she encounters something she cannot resist – books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbours during bombing raids in her basement. A New York Times bestseller for seven years running, this story is soon to be made into a motion picture. Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 36 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 36 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 37 Questions 1 to 8 Answer the questions below. Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer. 1 The book is about a young boy who is trapped in a building during a natural disaster. 2 The main character in the story The Love and Lies of Rukshana Ali is . 3 When and where does the story in The Book Thief take place? . 4 Rukshana Ali’s parents sent her back to Bangladesh hoping that she would change how she . 5 Rukshana realises that there is change and hope for her future after reading . 6 ‘Shorty’, the main character in the story In Darkness, starts to hallucinate because he is from the lack of food and water. 7 The book is a bestseller and is going to be made into a movie. 8 Liesel, in The Book Thief, handles her difficult life by learning to . Questions 9 to 10 Complete the table below with a word from the text. Meaning Word 9 appear 10 comes across Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 37 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 38 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 39 PRACTICE 10 Read the text and answer questions 1 to 10. Are you a procrastinator? Delaying doing something until later because you just don’t feel like it right now… I’ll study after this video. I’ll do my homework after dinner. Well, here’s a short list of things to do that can help with that. Take the fi rst step. Getting started is always the hardest part of doing anything. It is easier to keep going once you have built up momentum than it is to start fresh. Break the task down into manageable parts. It’s harder to stay motivated when you have six chapters to revise, but easier to revise half a chapter. Set a deadline for yourself, and reward yourself when you reach it (but not immediately because that would break your fl ow). Save the reward for later. This helps you become more disciplined. Eliminate causes of distraction. If you know that your phone is regularly distracting, put it under your pillow and put the pillow under the bed. If you can’t stop watching TV, change rooms. Human beings are naturally lazy animals and it is often easier to trick our brain into doing what we’re already doing than to get up and do something else. Finally, get proper sleep. It is understandably more diffi cult to do this when school starts so early in the morning but a huge part of what is seen as ‘laziness’ is actually just tiredness from lack of sleep. Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 38 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 38 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 39 Questions 1 to 8 Answer the questions below. Choose no more than five words and/or a number from the text for each answer. 1 If you often delay doing something until later because you don’t feel like, then you are a . 2 Breaking down a task into smaller parts helps us to be to complete the task. 3 The hardest part of doing a task is . 4 Putting your phone away and changing rooms are two ways to 5 A person who is able to set a deadline and complete the task by the deadline is very . 6 It is always advisable not to reward yourself when you have completed the task within the set deadline. 7 Tiredness among students is mainly because of . 8 According to the writer, humans tend to procrastinate because we are . Questions 9 to 10 Complete the table below with a word from the text. Meaning Word 9 at once 10 get rid of Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 39 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 40 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 41 PRACTICE 11 You are going to read a text about animals and fl owers. Six sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences (A – H) to fi t each gap (1 – 6). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. Science Facts about Animals and Flowers There are many interesting and shocking facts about animals and fl owers. Interested to fi nd out more? Here we go! Most of us love eating shrimps, especially the head. Do you know that the heart of a shrimp is located in its head? (1) I am very sure you have seen a garden snail before. Did you know that a snail can sleep for three years? Slugs have four noses and a rhinoceros’ horn is made of hair. Almost all animals can jump. (2) The fi ngerprints of a koala are almost similar to those of a human. Do you know of animals that sleep while standing up? Well, cows and horses are two animals that do. (3) Most of us love the white, fl uff y fur of the polar bear but do you know that their skin is actually black? We learn that lions hunt for their young but interestingly, female lions are better hunters than the males. (4) Now, some interesting science facts about fl owers! The largest individual fl ower on Earth is the Raffl esia arnoldii. (5) That’s huge indeed! Most of us love fl owers for their sweet smell but not all fl owers smell good. The smelliest fl ower is the titan arum that smells like a rotting dead body. Do you know the mimosa pudica? (6) The leaves fold up when they are touched. It has whitish pink fl owers that look like pom poms. The Bird of Paradise is a beautiful, oddly shaped plant which look like the colorful tropical bird that it’s named after. A In fact, female lions are the ones who do most of the hunting for their young. B It’s a very sensitive plant. C So imagine we are actually eating their hearts! D We have all seen pictures of the polar bear. E People dislike the plant because of its smell. F It can weigh as much as 10 kilogrammes G Elephants are the only animal that can’t jump. H Don’t ever eat the hearts of shrimps! Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 40 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 40 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 41 PRACTICE 12 You are going to read a story about Justin. Six sentences have been removed from the story. Choose from the sentences (A – H) to fi t each gap (1 – 6). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. Justin’s Valentine’s Gift It was 1st January. Justin woke up and carried out his normal routine – took a short, cold shower, heated up leftover food and sat down for breakfast. (1) He went out looking for her every time he had a day off . His ailing mother had left home fi ve years ago. “Justin, forget about your mum. I suppose she’s already gone!” his neighbours advised him. (2) She had probably left the house because she didn’t want to burden him. Justin had to do odd jobs in order to help support his ailing mother. (3) He believed that it was his duty to look after her. Plus, he really loved her. The streets were crowded with people celebrating the new year. He saw families spending time together, laughing and smiling. Tears rolled down his cheeks. (4) “Please come home. I need you!” Justin stood by the side of the road. He dug into his pocket. (5) He showed it to the people on the streets. They shook their heads and walked away. Despite this, Justin never gave up. He continued to show the photo to whoever he met. “Honey, look at this photo! Isn’t she in our nursing home?” the man asked the lady beside him. “Yes, she is,” cried the lady. She turned to Justin. Justin told them about his missing mother. They took Justin to their nursing home. (6) When Justin called her, she couldn’t recognise him. It didn’t matter to Justin. For him, it was the best New Year’s Day ever! A Justin’s mum was eating at the table with a few other residents. B He took out his mother’s photo. C Justin did not believe that she left because she didn’t care about him. D He rushed to make a report that he had found his mother. E After breakfast, he went in search of his missing mother. F He never complained about how tired he was. G “Mum, where are you?” he asked. H The people on the street helped him search for his mum. Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 41 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 42 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 43 PRACTICE 13 You are going to read a short recount about a girl going out to pluck bananas. Six sentences have been removed from the recount. Choose from the sentences (A – H) to fi t each gap (1 – 6). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. A Surprise for Grandpa Rashida never tired of spending her holidays with her grandparents in Kampung Alam in Kelantan. (1) . She had already stayed for two weeks. (2) . She woke up early and was going to spend every minute preparing for this event. She changed into her denim pants and shirt, put on her sneakers, picked up a big plastic bag and a long pole and went out to collect bananas. (3) . She went to a few places close to her home, but the banana trees that she managed to fi nd were bare. She walked further and fi nally came to a huge banana plantation. (4) The ground looked wet and slippery. She looked around but there was no one. The fence was quite high and she knew it would be diffi cult for her to climb over. Suddenly, Rashida noticed a tree with bunches of ripe bananas, outside the fenced area. (5) . She fi lled up the bag and left the remainder untouched. Some were unripe while some were spoilt and had tiny insects and birds eating them. (6) . She smiled contentedly to herself. Her grandfather would be able to eat homemade banana fritters to his heart’s content. What a wonderful birthday surprise, she thought! A It was very close to a stream and looked dangerous. B She went looking for bananas. C She used the long pole to pluck the bananas. D Grandmother wanted to make banana fritters for her husband. E Today was special, it was Grandpa Ali’s ninetieth birthday. F The village by the sea was very peaceful and the villagers were so warm and friendly. G She had to climb over the fence to pluck the bananas. H When she had plucked enough, Rashida rested for a little while. Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 42 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 42 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 43 PRACTICE 14 You are going to read an article on the negative eff ects of excess sugar consumption. Six sentences have been removed from the recount. Choose from the sentences (A – H) to fi t each gap (1 – 6). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. Negative Eff ects of Excess Sugar Consumption Sugar is found in a variety of foods and drinks. However, consuming too much sugar is not healthy. Sugary drinks, candy, baked foods and sweetened dairy products are the main sources of added sugar. Even savoury foods like breads, tomato sauce and protein bars have sugar. (1) . (2) . This explains why people are more likely to crave for a sweet than whole foods like fruits and veggies. (3) . So the brain starts to crave for more sugar to get that same feeling. (4) . Bacteria that cause cavities love to eat sugar lingering in your mouth. When you eat excess sugar, your arteries will be aff ected. It causes the artery walls to grow faster than normal and get tense. (5) . Excess sugar consumption can also aff ect one’s liver and blood pressure levels. Most people who are obese are said to consume excess sugary food. (6) . Insulin produced by the pancreas lowers blood glucose. The absence or insuffi cient production of insulin, or an inability of the body to properly use insulin causes diabetes. A These whole foods do not cause the brain to release much dopamine. B Eating too much sugar can also aff ect your teeth. C No matter what it’s called, sugar is still sugar. D Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar. E People love sugar but do not realise how dangerous excessive sugar consumption can be. F This stresses the heart, resulting in heart diseases, heart attacks and strokes. G A person’s overall health will be aff ected. H Consuming sugar gives your brain a huge surge of a feel-good chemical called dopamine. Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 43 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 44 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) PB PRACTICE 15 You are going to read a text about the 2019 Merdeka celebration. Six sentences have been removed from the recount. Choose from the sentences (A – H) to fi t each gap (1 – 6). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. The 2019 Merdeka Celebration Every year on August 31, we, Malaysians, celebrate our Independence Day. (1) . In memory of that great day, parades are held all over the country every year. In 2019, the grandest parade was held at Dataran Merdeka. (2) . All the other ministers and top government offi cials also graced the occasion. (3) . Everyone sang with such fervour and patriotism. This was followed by the inspection of the Guard of Honour by His Majesty. (4) . Then people heard the original shouts of “Merdeka” by Tunku Abdul Rahman. Some people became emotional when they heard this. It was one of the most touching moments of the parade. (5) . Groups from the army, police force, schools, uniformed bodies, voluntary organisations and government departments marched past the Agong and saluted him. (6) . It was a sight to behold. A The event started with the singing of the national anthem, Negaraku. B Next, the Jalur Gemilang was raised and everyone recited the Rukun Negara. C The Yang Dipertuan Agong, the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister were present. D Finally it was time for the bright, colourful and beautifully decorated fl oats. E More than 10,000 people were present to witness the 2019 parade. F It was on this day in 1957 that Tunku Abdul Rahman obtained independence for then Malaya. G The Rukun Negara was recited. H After this it was time for the much-awaited parade and fl oats. Praktis Bijak F1(C)3rd 18.11.20.indd 44 18/11/2020 6:30 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) 8 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) PB 18 From the experiment, the two boys discovered that the worm A can be cut in half B will die after being cut in half C still lives after being cut in half Louis : Let’s start our science experiment. Nick : I’ll cut the worm in half. Louis : Okay. Louis : Look! The two halves are still moving! Nick : Let’s record our findings. 19 Karim has to ask his grandfather to A send Daud home B order food for dinner C send Daud for football training Karim, I have an important meeting. Daud has football training today. Please ask grandpa to send Daud to the AAA football field in town. I will pick him up after his training and buy some food for dinner. Mum A report on fighting in Science Lab 2 Date: 12 July Time: 10.00 a.m. Our Science teacher, Miss Seow was explaining the experiment to the class when Khir and Samad started arguing. Samad then pushed Khir, causing him to knock over a beaker. Miss Seow went over to separate them while Adrian ran to get the lab assistant. We were told that it could have been dangerous had there been chemicals in the beaker. The lab assistant scolded the boys for the damage and said they might have to pay for it. Reported by Shazan Class monitor Form 1 Bakti 20 The report is about A a fight in the science lab B how much damage was done C why fighting in the lab is dangerous Praktis Bijak F1(A)2nd 17.11.20.indd 8 18/11/2020 1:23 AM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) PB © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) A1 Part A 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 B 6 A 7 B 8 A 9 C 10 A 11 C 12 A 13 B 14 C 15 C 16 A 17 B 18 C 19 C 20 A Part B Practice 1 (1) am (2) of (3) achieve (4) lots (5) but (6) learn (7) can (8) my Practice 2 (1) see (2) left (3) were (4) a (5) from (6) and (7) happy (8) took Practice 3 (1) could (2) fall (3) Her (4) Because (5) have (6) felt (7) went (8) made Practice 4 (1) pack (2) drive (3) and (4) looked (5) much (6) was (7) slowly (8) bought Practice 5 (1) her (2) a (3) do (4) in (5) thought (6) help (7) herself (8) started Practice 6 (1) started (2) in (3) of (4) realised (5) up (6) saw (7) are (8) took Practice 7 (1) having (2) and ANSWERS Praktis Bijak F1(Ans)4th 4.3.21.indd 1 04/03/2021 12:14 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) A2 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) A3 (3) taught (4) into (5) to (6) This (7) take (8) from Practice 8 (1) from (2) were (3) took (4) was (5) eat (6) my (7) get (8) plan Part C Practice 1 1 A natural disaster 2 Dry spell 3 2014 4 60,000 5 Inadequate cloud formation 6 Balakong 7 Water rationing 8 Dengue fever Practice 2 1 1903 2 Debsurin School 3 Law 4 Deputy Public Prosecutor 5 Alliance Party 6 Country’s independence 7 Merdeka Stadium 8 20,000 Practice 3 1 Merbau tree 2 2019 3 hardy nature 4 indigenous rainforest tree 5 850 metres 6 pale yellowish 7 medicine and dyes 8 illegal logging Practice 4 1 World Science Day 2 SMK Methodist PJ 3 November 10 4 Dewan Datuk Hamzah 5 More than 20 6 trophy and RM500 7 SMK Theresa Kajang 8 Malaysian Science Centre Practice 5 1 Kuching 2 March 1998 3 Sarawak Cultural Village 4 every year 5 three days 6 Sarawak Tourism Board 7 over 20,000 8 six/6 Practice 6 1 Thimpu, Bhutan 2 corresponding 3 at home 4 private school 5 Mandarin and Cantonese 6 religious books 7 chants Buddhist hymns Praktis Bijak F1(Ans)4th 4.3.21.indd 2 04/03/2021 12:14 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) A2 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) A3 8 tiny kingdom 9 fascinated 10 initially Practice 7 1 past midnight 2 tired 3 fairy tale 4 age 5 passed away 6 birds 7 jealous 8 powerful hind legs 9 assured 10 wicked Practice 8 1 largest and strongest 2 Africa, South and Southeast Asia 3 trunk 4 70 years 5 intelligence and strength 6 used in wars 7 poaching 8 habitats are shrinking 9 herbivores 10 shrinking Practice 9 1 In Darkness 2 Rukshana Ali 3 World War II in Germany 4 leads her life 5 her grandmother’s diary 6 increasingly weak 7 The Book Thief 8 read 9 emerge 10 encounter Practice 10 1 procrastinator 2 motivated 3 getting started 4 eliminate causes of distraction 5 disciplined 6 immediately 7 lack of sleep 8 naturally lazy animals 9 immediately 10 eliminate Practice 11 1 C 2 G 3 D 4 A 5 F 6 B Practice 12 1 E 2 C 3 F 4 G 5 B 6 A Practice 13 1 F 2 E 3 D 4 A 5 C 6 H Practice 14 1 E 2 H 3 A 4 B 5 F 6 D Practice 15 1 F 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 H 6 D Praktis Bijak F1(Ans)4th 4.3.21.indd 3 04/03/2021 12:14 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) A4 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) A5 Part D Practice 1 To: [email protected] Subject: Holiday work Hi Jean, It’s great that you want to volunteer. I think it’s best you read to children. There’s a children’s home in your housing estate and there are many young kids there. It would be helpful if you could spend some time there reading to them. I know that you are a very good storyteller. So you should make use of this talent to read to them. It will brighten their day. Moreover, since the home is within a stone’s throw from your house, you can go there on your own. It will also be nice for you to make new friends too. Let me know what you decide. Samantha Practice 2 Hi Betty, We are already good at using the computer and cooking and baking can be learnt at home. I think we should join the Robotics Club. The modern world is scientifi c and mechanical and I think it would be good to equip ourselves with some of that skill. Through the Robotics Club, we can learn how to invent simple robots. Who knows? In future we may make a living inventing robots! The Robotics Club meets every Thursday at 3.00 p.m. in the Computer Lab. I think we’re both free on Thursdays so the time works for us. Let me know what you decide so we can sign up. Your friend, Kim Practice 3 Hi Sean, You should defi nitely participate in the programme. I am sure you will enjoy it. I thoroughly enjoyed all the activities at the programme. I attended and it was defi nitely a worthwhile experience. It was held at the Forest Reserve Institute in Kepong. I had to pay RM100. There were many activities such as camping, jungle trekking, swimming, bird watching and even mountain climbing. There were 50 of us and we had a great time. I am sure you will too! Hope to hear from you soon. Joe Practice 4 To: [email protected] Subject: Absent from school Dear Ms Chong, I am sorry for not informing you of my absence from school. I was ill with dengue fever and was hospitalised for a week. I will be back in school next week. The doctor says that I can return to school shortly. I would appreciate it if you could let me know what I have missed. I promise to catch up with the missed assignments at home. Should you wish to speak to my mother, you can contact her at 019 3436060. With best wishes, Jalil Praktis Bijak F1(Ans)4th 4.3.21.indd 4 04/03/2021 12:14 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) A4 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) A5 Practice 5 Hi Elina, Yes, there’s a fantastic new park here. It has been open to the public for more than a month. The park is called Taman Setia and is very near my house. The park has many facilities. There is a football field, a lake and a jogging track which goes around the lake. Nearby, there is a mini fishing pond for fishing enthusiasts. I am at the park every evening, if there’s no rain. You will love the place! Hope to see you soon. Regards, Alesha Practice 6 My name is Sulok Tawie and I am thirteen years old. I am an Iban from Kuching, Sarawak. I am studying in SMK Batu Lima. I am in Form One. I live with my parents, who are both doctors. I have three brothers. We are a very close knit family. My best friends are Jonathan Shin and Lim Peng, who are my classmates. We have similar interests and hobbies. My hobbies are reading, singing and listening to music. I also enjoy playing the violin. I am not very keen on outdoor activities. My ambition is to be a doctor like my parents. I want to help people and find a cure for cancer and other terminal illnesses. Practice 7 Sample answer My parents are superb line dancers and I love watching them line dance with their friends. One day I told my mum that I wanted to join them and that was how it all started three years ago. We have our practice every Saturday evening at the community hall. I really enjoy this simple yet interesting hobby. It’s a good form of exercise too. Since my mum is the coach, I do not need to pay for my lessons. Through this hobby I have been able to spend quality time with my parents. Doing line dancing has helped me learn about discipline and never giving up. In the beginning I made a lot of mistakes but I persevered and recently took part in a line dancing competition with my parents’ group. It was such a great experience. I would like to learn more moves and become better. Who knows? Maybe I will be a coach one day too. Practice 8 Sample answer During the holidays, my family and I visited my grandparents in the village. One afternoon, my brother and I were holed up in our room as we didn’t want to go in the heat. I looked out the window and saw that the sky was overcast with dark clouds. Ah, rain at last! Within minutes the first drops of rain came. It started raining cats and dogs. Suddenly, flood waters entered the house. My parents sprang into action calling us to help out. My grandparents were busy keeping their important documents in a big plastic bag. The wind was blowing very strongly. Then we heard father shouting, “The roof! The roof!” The strong winds had blown off a few sheets of the zinc roofing. Electricity supply was cut off too. That night, a number of families stayed in the school hall as many homes were still flooded. Over the next few days, we worked Praktis Bijak F1(Ans)4th 4.3.21.indd 5 04/03/2021 12:14 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) A6 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) A7 hard to clean up my grandparents’ house. Fortunately, many people came to help and my grandparents were able to move back into their home in a short time. It was a frightening experience as the fl ood waters rose so quickly but I was glad to see neighbours all coming together to help each other out. Practice 9 Gua Tempurung in Perak Malaysia has many interesting places but Gua Tempurung in Perak is one of the most beautiful caves I have ever seen. During the November holidays I chose to visit Gua Tempurung because I love cave exploring. Gua Tempurung is located in Gopeng, Perak. This 3-km-long limestone cave is one of the longest caves in Malaysia. Although not as big as Niah Cave or Mulu Cave in Sarawak, beginners to caving exploration will be glad to know that this cave is easy and fun to explore. This cave has man-made walkways and lights for visitors to explore it easily. It is actually a river cave with a long river of about 1.6 km running through it. It has three very large chambers and a breathtaking gallery of stalagmites, stalactites and other amazing rock formations. There are various tours of diff erent lengths and diffi culty into the caves. The Perak government has plans to make it a world class tourist attraction. Practice 10 Dear Ishimoto, How are you and your family? I read your letter and was surprised that your favourite subject is Mathematics. That is one subject I do not like. My favourite subejct is English. At home we only speak in English and I consider it as my main language. English is taught as a second language in schools. I fi nd that English is not a diffi cult subject like mathematics and science. I love learning new words and using them especially when writing an essay or for a presentation. When I use the internet, I need English as most of the websites are in English. I also use English to communicate with people when we travel to other countries. Generally, I fi nd that communication is not a problem if you know English. Finally, you know my hobby is reading and I enjoy reading storybooks in English. I am able to broaden my vocabulary and language skills by reading English storybooks. That is one of the main reasons why English is my favourite subject! Please write soon. Your friend, Sal Year-end As�es�ment Part 1 1 B 2 B 3 A 4 C 5 A 6 C 7 A 8 B Part 2 9 the 10 so 11 on 12 but 13 went 14 into 15 made 16 have Praktis Bijak F1(Ans)4th 4.3.21.indd 6 04/03/2021 12:14 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
© Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) A6 © Global Mediastreet Sdn. Bhd. (762284-U) A7 Part 3 17 1889 18 Father died 19 Fourteen (14) 20 The United States 21 Natural acting 22 Comedic personality 23 The Great Dictator 24 Stroke Part 4 25 boring 26 relaxing, exciting and reduces stress 27 fishing pole and bait 28 father and grandfather 29 socialising and building patience 30 catfish 31 fortnight 32 Kuala Selangor Fishing Village 33 inexpensive 34 elated Part 5 35 D 36 A 37 G 38 B 39 C 40 E WRITING Part 1 To: [email protected] Subject: Let’s practise chess Hi Robin, Since you and I are taking part in the state chess competition soon, I thought that we could use the long weekend to practise. I’ve asked my father to coach us since he was a former chess competitor. We can get the other members of our team to come to my house too so that everyone can hopefully learn something. My mum says she can cook lunch for all of us. When we’re done, we could play futsal at the park nearby or just play some computer games. What do you think? Do let me know so that I can inform the others. Johnson Part 2 Sample answer Deepaval, or Diwali as it is sometimes called, is the festival I celebrate. It is also known as the Festival of Lights and Hindus all over the world celebrate this day which usually falls in October or November. It is an autumn festival that marks the last harvest for the year. Deepavali is celebrated to ward off darkness and to welcome light and is a celebration of good over evil, and light over darkness. So, oil lamps are lit to thank the gods for the peace and happiness that they have enjoyed and will enjoy. Deepavali is celebrated for four days. On the first day of Deepavali, people clean their homes. They usually buy something made of metal, such as gold or silver jewellery or kitchen utensils. On the second day the house is decorated with oil lamps and a ‘rangoli’ is created on the floor using coloured powder, sand and rice. The third day is the main day, when everyone has an oil bath and dress up in new clothes. They then have prayers followed by a feast of delicious foods cooked by the women of the house. Later friends and relatives visit, bringing gifts and sweets. The final day of course is dedicated to Lord Krishna and prayers are held. Praktis Bijak F1(Ans)4th 4.3.21.indd 7 04/03/2021 12:14 PM GLOBAL MEDIASTREET SDN. BHD.
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