OMG 7 English Form 4

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CONTENTS Kelvin 011-1527 8088
Wilson 013-778 1667
UNIT STAY CONNECTED UNIT RESPONSIBLE SPENDING
01 03

1 Reading Part 5: Matching & Information Transfer .... 1 27 Reading Part 5: Matching & Information Transfer .......... 34
3
2 Grammar Part 2: Cloze Text ..................................................... 5 28 Grammar Part 2: Cloze Text ..................................................... 36
6
3 Listening Part 1: 3-option MCQ ................................ 7 29 Listening Part 2: 3-option MCQ ........................... 38

4 Speaking Part 3: Discussion ...................................... 30 Speaking Part 3: Discussion ...................................... 39

5 Writing | Personal Webpage ..................................................... 31 Writing | Completing a Form Pre-Writing .......... 40

6 Reading Part 1: Short Texts ..................................... 8 32 Writing | Opinion ............................................................................ 41 Nicholas 012-288 5285
Part 2: Guided Writing Johnny 011-5507 1039
7 Reading Part 5: Matching & Information Transfer .......... 11

8 Grammar ............................................................................................. 3 33 Reading Part 4: Gapped Text ................................................ 42

9 Listening Part 4: Note Completion .......................... 13 34 Grammar ............................................................................................. 36

10 Speaking Part 3: Discussion .................................................... 14 35 Listening Part 2: 3-option MCQ .............................................. 43

11 Writing | Email Pre-Writing ....................................... 15 36 Speaking Part 3: Discussion .................................................... 44

12 Writing | Email ................................................................................. 16 37 Writing | Email Pre-Writing ....................................... 45
Part 1: Short Communicative Mesage
13 Literature in Action Video ............................................... 17 38 Writing | Email ................................................................................ 46 John 017-331 3993
Part 1: Short Communicative Mesage 47 Vincent 012-973 9386
39 Literature in Action Video ...............................................

UNIT GIVING BACK
02
UNIT
14 Reading Part 5: Matching & Information Transfer .... 18 04 THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER

15 Grammar Part 2: Cloze Text ..................................................... 20 40 Reading Part 5: Matching & Information Transfer ... 48

16 Listening Part 4: Note Completion ..................... 22 41 Grammar Part 2: Cloze Text ..................................................... 50

17 Speaking Part 3: Discussion ...................................... 23 42 Listening Part 3: Matching ........................................ 52

18 Writing | Descriptive Essay ........................................................ 24 43 Speaking Part 3: Discussion ...................................... 53

Pre-Writing 44 Writing | Opinion Pre-Writing ................................... 54 To Place ORDER Or CHECK STOCK
19 Writing | Descriptive Essay ........................................................ 25
45 Writing | Opinion ............................................................................ 55
Part 2: Guided Writing Part 2: Guided Writing

20 Reading Part 3: Longer Text ................................... 26 46 Reading Part 4: Gapped Text ................................................ 56

21 Grammar ............................................................................................. 20 47 Grammar ............................................................................................. 50

22 Listening Part 2: 3-option MCQ ................................ 28 48 Listening Part 1: 3-option MCQ ........................... 57

23 Speaking Part 1: Interview ...................................................... 29 49 Speaking Part 3: Discussion .................................................... 58

24 Writing | Story Pre-Writing ....................................... 30 50 Writing | Opinion Pre-Writing ................................. 59

25 Writing | Story ................................................................................. 32 51 Writing | Opinion ............................................................................ 60
Part 3: Extended Writing Part 2: Guided Writing 61
26 Literature in Action Video ............................................... 33 52 Literature in Action Video ...............................................

UNIT MAKE MEMORIES TOGETHER UNIT SAVE OUR ENVIRONMENT AND NATURE
05 07

56 Reading Part 3: Longer Text ................................................. 62 82 Reading Part 5: Matching & Information Transfer .......... 93

57 Grammar Part 2: Cloze Text ..................................................... 64 83 Grammar Part 2: Cloze Text ..................................................... 94

58 Listening Part 4: Note Completion ........................................ 66 84 Listening Part 4: Note Completion ........................................ 97

59 Speaking Part 2: Individual Long Turn .................. 67 85 Speaking Part 3: Discussion .................................................... 98

60 Writing | Story Pre-Writing ....................................... 68 86 Writing | Article Pre-Writing ..................................... 99

61 Writing | Story ................................................................................. 70 87 Writing | Article ............................................................................... 101
Part 3: Extended Writing Part 3: Extended Writing

62 Reading Part 4: Gapped Text ................................................ 71 88 Reading Part 3: Longer Text ................................................. 102

63 Grammar ............................................................................................. 64 89 Grammar ............................................................................................. 95

64 Listening Part 1: 3-option MCQ .............................................. 72 90 Listening Part 2: 3-option MCQ .............................................. 104

65 Speaking Part 3: Discussion .................................................... 73 91 Speaking Part 3: Discussion .................................................... 105

66 Writing | Informal Letter Pre-Writing .................. 74 92 Writing | Formal Letter Pre-Writing ....................... 106

67 Writing | Informal Letter ............................................................. 75 93 Writing | Formal Letter ................................................................ 107
68 Literature in Action Video ............................................... 76 94 Literature in Action Video ............................................... 108

UNIT LEISURE ACTIVITIES UNIT CREATIVE IMAGES AND ARTS
06 08

69 Reading Part 3: Longer Text ................................................. 77 95 Reading Part 4: Gapped Text ................................................ 109

70 Grammar Part 2: Cloze Text ..................................................... 79 96 Grammar Part 2: Cloze Text ..................................................... 110

71 Listening Part 1: 3-option MCQ .............................................. 81 97 Listening Part 3: Matching ...................................................... 112

72 Speaking Part 3: Discussion .................................................... 82 98 Speaking Part 3: Discussion .................................................... 113
99 Writing | Informal Letter ............................................................. 114
73 Writing | Email Pre-Writing ..................................... 83

74 Writing | Email ................................................................................. 84 Part 1: Short Communicative Mesage
Part 1: Short Communicative Mesage
100 Reading Part 1: Short Texts ................................................ 115

75 Reading Part 5: Matching & Information Transfer .......... 85 101 Reading Part 3: Longer Text .............................................. 117

76 Grammar ............................................................................................. 79 102 Grammar ......................................................................................... 110

77 Listening Part 3: Matching ................................... 87 103 Listening Part 4: Note Completion ..................................... 119

78 Speaking Part 3: Discussion .................................................... 88 104 Speaking Part 3: Discussion ................................................. 120

79 Writing | Movie Review Pre-Writing ..................... 89 105 Writing | Report Pre-Writing ................................. 121

80 Writing | Movie Review ................................................................ 91 106 Writing | Report ........................................................................... 124
Part 3: Extended Writing 92
81 Literature in Action Video ............................................... Part 3: Extended Writing
107 & 108 Literature in Action Video ............................. 125
111 - 112 Project-Based Learning ............................................... 127

LISTENING TAPESCRIPT T1 – T9
P1 – P13
109 & 110 END-OF-YEAR TEST (PAPER 1 – 4) B1 – B3

SPEAKING TEST A1 – A8
(Examiner Booklet)

ANSWERS
(Provided in Student’s Edition)

Student Performance Standard Record Table English Form 4

SOW Skill Practice & Learning Standard Page Week Date (3)Achieved Teacher's Signature
& Date
PL (7) Not
Achieved

Unit 1: Stay Connected Theme: Science and Technology

1.1.1 Understand independently the main ideas in extended texts on a 3.1.3 Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from clues provided by other
wide range of familiar topics words and by context on a wide range of familiar topics

1.1.2 Understand independently specific information and details in 3.1.5 Recognise with little or no support the attitude or opinion of the
extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics writer in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics

1.1.5 Understand independently more complex questions on a wide range 4.1.5 Organise, sequence and develop ideas within a text of several
of familiar topics paragraphs on familiar topics

2.1.1 Explain simple content on familiar topics from what they read and hear 4.2.2 Spell written work on a range of text types with reasonable accuracy
2.1.4 Explain and justify own point of view 4.2.3 Produce an extended plan or draft and modify this appropriately in
2.3.1 Confirm understanding in discourse-level exchanges by repeating
response to feedback or independently
back what a speaker has said 4.2.4 Use formal and informal registers appropriate to the target

3.1.1 Understand the main points in extended texts on a wide range of audience in most familiar situations
familiar topics 5.1.1 Explain briefly the feelings and opinions a text provokes in them

1 Reading A (3.1.1), B (2.1.4) 1

2 Grammar Present Simple vs Present Progressive / 3
Computer-based Vocabulary

3 Listening A (1.1.1), B (2.1.1) 5

4 Speaking A (2.1.1, 1.1.5) 6

5 Writing A (4.2.3), B (4.2.2) 7

6 Reading A (Part 1: Short Texts) 8

7 Reading A (3.1.3), B (2.3.1) 11

8 Grammar PastSimple;usedto;beusedto;useofsuffixes 3

9 Listening A (1.1.2), B (2.1.4) 13

10 Speaking A (2.1.3, 4.1.5) 14

11 Writing A (4.2.4, 3.1.5) 15

12 Writing A (Email) 16

13 Literature A (5.1.1) (Poem: The Living Photograph) 17

Unit 2: Giving Back Theme: People and Culture

1.1.1 Understand independently the main ideas in extended texts on a 3.1.1 Understand the main points in extended texts on a wide range of familiar
wide range of familiar topics topics

1.1.2 Understand independently specific information and details in 3.1.2 Understand specific details and information in extended texts on a
extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics wide range of familiar topics

1.1.5 Understand independently more complex questions on a wide range 3.1.6 Recognise with support typical features at word, sentence and text
of familiar topics levels of an increased range of genres

2.1.1 Explain simple content on familiar topics from what they read and hear 4.1.4 Express and respond to opinions and common feelings such as
2.1.2 Ask about and explain causes and consequences of actions events amusement, anger and regret

simple processes 4.1.5 Organise, sequence and develop ideas within a text of several
paragraphs on familiar topics
2.1.4 Explain and justify own point of view
2.4.1 Summarise the main points of a story, text or plot 4.2.3 Produce an extended plan or draft and modify this appropriately in
response to feedback or independently

5.1.1 Explain briefly the feelings and opinions a text provokes in them

14 Reading A (3.1.1), B (2.1.4) 18

15 Grammar CountableandUncountableNouns(Quantifiers) 20

16 Listening A (1.1.2), B (2.1.1) 22

17 Speaking A (2.1.4., 1.1.5) 23

18 &19 Writing A (4.2.3, 3.1.2), B (Guided Writing) 24

20 Reading A (3.1.2), B (2.4.1) 26

21 Grammar Past Simple and Past Continuous 20

22 Listening A (1.1.1), B (2.1.4) 28

23 Speaking A (2.1.2, 4.1.4) 29

24 Writing A (4.1.5, 3.1.6) 30

25 Writing A (Story) 32

26 Literature A(5.1.1)(Poem:TheChargeoftheLightBrigade) 33

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Achieved

Unit 3: Responsible Spending Theme: Consumerism and Financial Awareness

1.1.1 Understand independently the main ideas in extended texts on a 3.1.4 Use independently familiar and some unfamiliar print and digital
wide range of familiar topics resources to check meaning and extend understanding

1.1.2 Understand independently specific information and details in 3.1.6 Recognise with support typical features at word, sentence and text
extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics levels of an increased range of genres

2.1.1 Explain simple content on familiar topics from what they read and hear 4.1.3 Explain the main points of an idea or argument
2.1.3 Explain advantages and disadvantages of plans and ambitions 4.2.2 Spell written work on a range of text types with reasonable accuracy
2.1.4 Explain and justify own point of view 4.2.3 Produce an extended plan or draft and modify this appropriately in
2.3.1 Confirm understanding in discourse-level exchanges by repeating
response to feedback or independently
back what a speaker has said 4.2.4 Use formal and informal registers appropriate to the target audience
3.1.2 Understand specific details and information in extended texts on a
in most familiar situations
wide range of familiar topics 5.1.2 Explain in detail the development of plot, characters and themes in a

3.1.3 Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from clues provided by text
other words and by context on a wide range of familiar topics

27 Reading A (3.1.2), B (2.1.4) 34

28 Grammar Modal verbs 36

29 Listening A (1.1.1), B (2.1.1) 38

30 Speaking A (2.1.3, 3.1.4) 39

31 Writing A (4.2.2), B (2.3.1) 40

32 Writing A (Guided Writing) 41

33 Reading A (3.1.6), B (3.1.3) 42

34 Grammar Present Perfect Simple and Present 36
Perfect Continuous

35 Listening A (1.1.2), B (2.1.4) 43

36 Speaking A (2.1.4, 4.1.3) 44

37 Writing A (4.2.3, 4.2.4) 45

38 Writing A (Email) 46

39 Literature A (5.1.2) (Short Story: Tanjong Rhu) 47

Unit 4: The World Is Your Oyster Theme: People and Culture

1.1.2 Understand independently specific information and details in 3.1.2 Understand specific details and information in extended texts on a
extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics wide range of familiar topics

1.1.3 Recognise independently attitudes or opinions in extended texts on 3.1.4 Use independently familiar and some unfamiliar print and digital
a wide range of familiar topics resources to check meaning and extend understanding

1.1.5 Understand independently more complex questions on a wide 3.1.6 Recognise with support typical features at word, sentence and text
range of familiar topics levels of an increased range of genres

2.1.1 Explain simple content on familiar topics from what they read and 3.2.1 Read a variety of suitable print and digital texts to investigate and
hear analyse national issues

2.1.2 Ask about and explain causes and consequences of actions events 4.1.4 Express and respond to opinions and common feelings such as
simple processes amusement, anger and regret

2.1.4 Explain and justify own point of view 4.1.5 Organise, sequence and develop ideas within a text of several
2.3.1 Confirm understanding in discourse-level exchanges by repeating paragraphs on familiar topics

back what a speaker has said 5.1.2 Explain in detail the development of plot, characters and themes in a text

40 Reading A (3.1.2), B (2.1.1) 48

41 Grammar Future Tenses 50

42 Listening A (1.1.3), B (2.1.4) 52

43 Speaking A (2.3.1, 3.1.4) 53

44 & 45 Writing A (4.1.4, 3.1.2), B (Guided Writing) 54

46 Reading A (3.2.1), B (2.1.4) 56
47 Grammar Zero, first and second conditionals 50

48 Listening A (1.1.5), B (2.1.4) 57

49 Speaking A (2.1.2, 1.1.2) 58

50 Writing A (4.1.5, 3.1.6) 59

51 Writing A (Guided Writing) 60

52 & 53 Literature A (5.1.2) (Short Story: Leaving) 61

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Unit 5: Make Memories Together Theme: People and Culture

1.1.2 Understand independently specific information and details in 3.1.2 Understand specific details and information in extended texts on a
extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics wide range of familiar topics

1.1.5 Understand independently more complex questions on a wide 3.1.5 Recognise with little or no support the attitude or opinion of the
range of familiar topics writer in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics

1.3.1 Recognise with support typical features at word, sentence and text 4.1.1 Explain information from (i) diagrams, (ii) charts, (iii) tables, (iv)
levels of a range of spoken genres graphs or other visuals

2.1.4 Explain and justify own point of view 4.1.2 Explain causes and consequences of (i) actions, (ii) events or (iii)
2.1.5 Express and respond to feelings such as amusement, anger and regret simple processes
2.3.1 Confirm understanding in discourse-level exchanges by repeating
4.1.4 Express and respond to opinions and common feelings such as
back what a speaker has said amusement, anger and regret
2.4.1 Summarise the main points of a story, text or plot
3.1.1 Understand the main points in extended texts on a wide range of 5.2.1 Evaluate and explain briefly stylistic features an author uses to show
character, events or place
familiar topics

56 Reading A (3.1.2), B (3.1.2, 2.1.4) 62

57 Grammar Past Perfect Simple & Past Perfect 64
Continuous

58 Listening A (1.1.5), B (2.4.1) 66

59 Speaking A (2.1.5, 4.1.4) 67

60 Writing A (4.1.2, 3.1.5) 68

61 Writing A (Story) 70

62 Reading A (3.1.5), B (2.1.5) 71

63 Grammar Direct Speech & Reported Speech 64

64 Listening A (1.3.1), B (2.4.1) 72

65 Speaking A (2.3.1, 1.1.2) 73

66 Writing A (4.1.1, 3.1.1) 74

67 Writing A (Informal Letter) 75

68 Literature A (5.2.1) (Short Story: Tanjong Rhu) 76

Unit 6: Leisure Activities Theme: People and Culture

1.1.2 Understand independently specific information and details in 3.1.4 Use independently familiar and some unfamiliar print and digital
extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics resources to check meaning and extend understanding

1.2.1 Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from clues provided by 3.1.5 Recognise with little or no support the attitude or opinion of the
other words and by context on a wide range of familiar topics writer in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics

2.1.1 Explain simple content on familiar topics from what they read and 4.1.3 Explain the main points of an idea or argument
hear 4.2.1 Punctuate written work on a range of text types with reasonable

2.1.3 Explain advantages and disadvantages of plans and ambitions accuracy
2.1.4 Explain and justify own point of view 5.2.1 Evaluate and explain briefly stylistic features an author uses to show
2.4.1 Summarise the main points of a story, text or plot
character, events or place

69 Reading A (3.1.5), B (2.1.4) 77

70 Grammar Passive Verb Forms 79

71 Listening A (1.2.1), B (2.1.1) 81

72 Speaking A (2.1.1, 4.2.1) 82

73 Writing A (4.2.1, 2.1.3) 83

74 Writing A (Email) 84

75 Reading A (3.1.4), B (2.1.1) 85

76 Grammar Clauses of Result, Concession and 79
Purpose

77 Listening A (1.2.1), B (3.1.4), C (3.1.4) 87

78 Speaking A (2.4.1, 1.1.2) 88

79 Writing A (4.1.3, 2.1.4) 89

80 Writing A (Movie Review) 91

81 Literature A (5.2.1) (Short Story: Leaving) 92

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Unit 7: Save Our Environment and Nature Theme: Health and Environment

1.1.6 Understand independently longer simple narratives on a wide range 3.1.3 Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from clues provided by other
of familiar topics words and by context on a wide range of familiar topics

1.3.1 Recognise with support typical features at word, sentence and text 3.1.6 Recognise with support typical features at word, sentence and text
levels of a range of spoken genres levels of an increased range of genres

2.1.1 Explain simple content on familiar topics from what they read and hear 3.2.1 Read a variety of suitable print and digital texts to investigate and
2.1.4 Explain and justify own point of view analyse national issues
2.2.1 Use formal and informal registers appropriately in most familiar
4.1.3 Explain the main points of an idea or argument
contexts 4.2.2 Spell written work on a range of text types with reasonable accuracy
3.1.1 Understand the main points in extended texts on a wide range of 5.2.1 Evaluate and explain briefly stylistic features an author uses to show

familiar topics character, events or place

82 Reading A (3.1.1, 3.1.3) 93

83 Grammar The full and bare infinitive; -ing form; 94
Exclamatory sentences

84 Listening A (1.1.6), B (2.2.1) 97

85 Speaking A (2.2.1, 4.2.2) 98

86 Writing A (4.1.3, 3.1.6) 99

87 Writing A (Article) 101

88 Reading A (3.2.1), B (2.1.1) 102

89 Grammar Modal verbs + have + past participle 95

90 Listening A (1.3.1), B (2.2.1) 104

91 Speaking A (2.2.1, 3.1.3) 105

92 Writing A (4.1.3), B (2.1.4) 106

93 Writing A (Formal Letter) 107

94 Literature A (5.2.1) (Play: The Right Thing to Do) 108

Unit 8: Creative Images and Arts Theme: Science and Technology

1.1.2 Understand independently specific information and details in 3.1.2 Understand specific details and information in extended texts on
extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics a wide range of familiar topics

1.1.3 Recognise independently attitudes or opinions in extended texts on a 3.1.3 Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from clues provided by
wide range of familiar topics other words and by context on a wide range of familiar topics

1.1.6 Understand independently longer simple narratives on a wide range of 4.1.4 Express and respond to opinions and common feelings such as
familiar topics amusement, anger and regret

2.1.1 Explain simple content on familiar topics from what they read and hear 4.2.3 Produce an extended plan or draft and modify this appropriately
2.1.4 Explain and justify own point of view in response to feedback or independently
2.1.5 Express and respond to feelings such as amusement, anger and regret
2.4.1 Summarise the main points of a story, text or plot 4.2.4 Use formal and informal registers appropriate to the target
audience in most familiar situations

5.3.1 Respond imaginatively and intelligibly through writing scripts
and creating props for a short play

95 Reading A (3.1.3), B (2.1.4) 109

96 Grammar The Causative Form and Third 110
Conditional

97 Listening A (1.1.6), B (2.1.5) 112

98 Speaking A (2.1.5, 4.1.4) 113

99 Writing A (4.1.4, 2.1.4) 114

100 Reading A (Part 1: Short Texts) 115

101 Reading A (3.1.2), B (3.1.3) 117

102 Grammar wish / If only 110

103 Listening A (1.1.3, 1.1.2) 119

104 Speaking A (2.4.1, 1.1.2) 120

105 Writing A (4.2.4, 2.1.1) 121

106 Writing A (Report) 124

107 & Literature A (5.3.1) (Play: The Right Thing to Do) 125
108

111- Project-Based A (1.1.2), B (3.1.2, 2.1.1), C (4.2.3), D 127
112 Learning (5.1.1)

109- End-of-Year Paper 1 (Reading), Paper 2 (Writing), P1 – P3
110 Test Paper 3 (Speaking), Paper 4 (Listening)

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01UNIT STAY CONNECTED

Theme: Science and Technology

Lesson 1: Reading Discuss thoughts and opinions related to live streaming videos. Real-Life Adaptation Core Civic Value: Happiness
Unit 1
Technique Practice A (L.S. 3.1.1) SPM-Oriented Part 5: Matching & Information Transfer Textbook: page 8-9 PL
Focus on Process not Answers
(UNDERSTANDING is IMPORTANT) Six teenagers are asked about what they think about live streaming videos. Read the texts below and pay attention to
the words in bold. Then, answer the questions that follow. (Dotted underline words are distractors.)

Thoughts on Live Streaming Videos

A – TASYA, 17 years old

Personally, I don’t frequently watch live streaming videos. I don’t understand why some teenagers are willing to
spend hours watching the live streams.3Such a time waster. I’d rather do something else that is more useful
than watching live streams.

B – MIRITHA, 16 years old

Most of my nights are spent online watching my favourite streamers.1I usually watch live streams while
working on my school homework, so I won’t get bored easily. I like to be around people most of the time.

Reading (Guided Practice Level 1) C – HALIL, 17 years old
(Word in bold in the text are clues to the possible correct answers.)
In my opinion, who needs TV these days when you have live streaming videos for you to watch daily. While
watching live-streamed videos, I can5participate in the conversation by commenting on the various topics that
the presenter or other audience members are discussing. Therefore, I would definitely choose to watch live
streamed videos rather than TV.

D – ERIC, 19 years old

Since I enjoy doing live streams, I believe that they are an essential tool for streamers to connect with viewers
around the globe. I also love sharing my ideas and opinions6online with both my friends and complete strangers.
Additionally, I believe that live-streamed videos can be viewed as a kind of ongoing blog.

E – RASHDAN, 16 years old Answering Technique
and Answering Review
In my opinion, live streaming is a way for anyone to make some money while2enlightening or amusing the
audience.7Streamers who perform live-streamed videos can earn hundreds or thousands of Ringgit per week.
However, some streamers present inappropriate content to the viewers. So, beware.

F – LEE HUI, 19 years old

To me, teenagers should not waste their time watching live-streamed videos simply because I found out that some
streamers impact teenagers in a8negative way, like4using foul language. I don’t think it’s a healthy pastime activity for
teenagers.

Questions 1 to 4 ANALYTICAL ANSWERs VIDEO
Which paragraph (A – F) describes the following thoughts on live streaming videos?

Statements Paragraph
1 I usually watch live streaming videos while doing other tasks. B
E
Answer 2 I think live streaming videos are fun and also informative. A Analytical
3 I feel that watching live-streamed videos is not beneficial at all. F Answers Video

4 I discovered that some live streaming videos contain bad languages. Practice A

Password:
tree123

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Questions 5 to 8

Using words from the texts, complete the summary below. Choose no more than one word for each blank.

Things to Know About Live Streaming Videos
Live streaming technology allows anyone to create, watch and share videos, easily. By joining a live streaming
session, a person can (5)   participate   in the conversation hosted by the streamers to discuss common
topics like hobbies, music, games and fashion. Besides, people can share their ideas with others (6)   online 
while watching live streams. One interesting fact about live streaming is, (7)  streamers  
can make a lot of money while doing live sessions. However, teenagers should be aware that some live streaming
sessions could have a (8)   negative   impact on themselves. Thus, teenagers should know how to choose
which sessions that are suitable and related to them.

Unit 1 Practice B (L.S. 2.1.4) PL

You may use in brackets or your own ideas to complete the conversation below. Then, role-play the dialogue.

Student A: Do you agree that watching live-streaming videos offers many advantages for you?

Student B: (to give an opinion: agree – learn a lot) Yes, I agree because I learn a lot by watching live-streaming

videos .

Student A: (to ask for a reason: what – learn) May I know what do you learn ?

Further practice: (Reading Part 5) Student B: (to explain: how to communicate – people online) While watching the live-streaming videos, I learn
(Unit 1: page 11) (Unit 2: page 18 Guided 1) how to communicate with people online            . What about you?
(Unit 3: page 34) (Unit 4: page 48) (Unit 6: page 85) (Unit 7: page 93)
Student A: (to give an opinion: disagree – cause more harm) I disagree that watching live-streaming videos is

a good idea since it causes more harm to me               .

Student B: (to ask for a reason: why) Why did you say that ?

Student A: (to justify a reason: lose contact – real world – prefer face-to-face communication) I believe that

watching live-streaming videos makes me lose contact with the real world. I prefer to have face-to-

face communication with family and friends .

L.S. 3.1.1 Understand the main points in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics
L.S. 2.1.4 Explain and justify own point of view

Word: the Explanation: Common Pronunciation Mistake
Say:
• short sound ‘thuh • Normally, we pronounce ‘the’ with a short sound (like ‘thuh’). But when
(ðə)’ before a ‘the’ comes before a vowel sound, we pronounce it as a long ‘thee’. When
consonant sound we wish to place emphasis on a particular word, we can use ‘emphatic the’
[thee], whether or not the word begins with a consonant or vowel sound.
• long sound ‘thee
(ði)’ before a • The word ‘the’ is often pronounced ‘thee’ before a vowel sound and ‘thuh’
vowel sound before a consonant sound. This is not a ruling. It’s just a tendency to assist
with the flow of speech. In speech, the word ‘the’ can be pronounced
‘thee’ for emphasis.

• As far as I’m concerned • I believe Other ways to say "I think" Answer
• From my point of view • I feel that • If you ask me
• I assume that • In my opinion • If you wonder my opinion
• It’s my belief that

Password:
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Lesson 2: Grammar Textbook: page 9-10 Present Simple vs Present Progressive / Computer-based Vocabulary

Type Explanation Example

Present To talk about habits, routines and unchangeable • I do not like to sing.
Simple • Do you want some sweets?
situations. • The sun rises in the east.

Present To talk about action that is still happening now. • Nisha is sleeping in her room.
Continuous • The girls are playing computer games together.
• Is Rita looking for her laptop?

• Download
• Upload
• RAM
• Monitor
Words to describe the uses and functions of a • Mouse Unit 1
Stative • Antivirus
Verbs computer. • USB

• Keyboard
• Hard disk
• Shut down

Lesson 8: Grammar Textbook: page 15-16 Past simple, used to, be used to; use of suffixes

Type Explanation Example

Past To describe about completed actions that • She sent me an email yesterday.
Simple happened in the past. • Me and my brother learned how to fix a

computer.

Used to To describe something that happened in the past • I used to sleep late at night playing online games.
and no longer does. • Erika used to bring a bottle of drinking water to

school.

• It took me 6 months to get used to use a computer

Be used to To describe the process of becoming familiar desktop properly.
with something or action. • Lili wasn’t used to staring at the computer screen

for hours.

Use of To change the meaning or grammatical function • Teach + suffix -er = Teacher
Suffixes of a base word and added to the end of a word. • Aware + suffix -ness = Awareness
• Relax + suffix -ation = Relaxation

Practice A PL Practice B PL

Answer Underline the correct verb for each sentence. Write the verbs in the brackets in the Present Simple or

1 My brother and his friends are (use / used / using) my Present Progressive.
laptop in the study room.
1 Omar’s finger is slowly   healing  . I’m sure
2 Pavitra is (visit / visited / visiting) her uncle in Port he’ll be fine. (heal)
Dickson.
2 My sister   teaches   me how to install a new
3 Nadrah (know / knows / knowing) how to operate a computer program. (teach)
printer.
3 I am   preparing   my public speaking speech.
4 Do you (play / plays / playing) any kind of computer (prepare)
games lately?
4 Does your father   allow   me to come to your
5 I am (look / looks / looking) for a new computer house? (allow)
mouse.
5 He is   calling   someone who knows how to
Password: help him. (call)
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Practice C PL Practice D PL

Underline the correct verb for each sentence. Fill in the blanks with the correct use of used to, be used
to or suffixes.
1 A week ago, I (go / going / went) to a bookstore 1 My elder brother writes a   description   of
with my parents.
his favourite athlete. (describe)
2 My uncle (cook / cooks / cooked) delicious
carbonara spaghetti for my family last night. 2 Alya needed a week to   get used to   the new
school environment. (used to / be used to)
3 I (do / did / doing) not receive any email from you
yesterday. 3 Keong told me that rock climbing was tough, but
now he is   used to   it. (used to / be used to)
Unit 1 4 They (clean / cleaned / cleaning) the classroom last
Saturday. 4 Jay and his sister   used to   visit me before
they moved out to another state. (used to / be used
5 My parents (is / was / were) proud of my victory in to)
the chess competition fortnight ago.
5 Today is the   happiest   day in my life as I
received a special birthday present from my dad.
(happy)

Practice E SPM-Oriented Part 2: Cloze Text PL

Read the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D.

Google Classroom: A Tool for Online Teaching and Learning
In today’s classrooms, computers are (0)   an   necessary tool. It is difficult to imagine a time before

computers when communication, attendance, grades, and instruction (1) all done by hand. One of the

most famous educational platforms is Google Classroom. It is a free platform for (2) and students. It (3)

teachers with the tools they require to interact with students, plan activities and resources for classes,

and maintain records. A few years ago, experts wouldn’t have (4) Google Classroom as important.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools were (5) to shut down and students (6) to attend

online class sessions for almost 2 years. In fact, it took some time for many teachers and students to (7)

used to using Google Classroom as the main medium of learning and teaching. Fast forward to this date, Google

Answering Technique Classroom is still (8) teachers and students with numerous kinds of applications to make learning
and Answer Review
fun where they can be (9) for free. Besides, those applications’ (10) sizes within the Google

Classroom platform are relatively small.

ANALYTICAL ANSWERs VIDEO 0 A a 3 A provide 6 A using 9 A downloaded
B an B provides B uses B uploaded
C provided C used C installed
C of D providing D use D played

D the 4 A view 7 A apply 10 A RAM
B views B feel B ROM
1 A is C viewed C try C memory
B are D viewing D get D hardware
C was
D were 5 A require 8 A offering
B requires B offered
2 A educate C requiring C offers
D required D offer
Analytical B educating Answer

Answers Video
C educators

D education

Practice E Password:
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Further practice: (Listening Part 1) Lesson 3: Listening Talk about information and communication technology. Real-Life Adaptation
(Unit 4: page 57 Guided 2) (Unit 5: page 72) (Unit 6: page 81)
Practice A (L.S. 1.1.1) SPM-Oriented Part 1: 3-option MCQ Textbook: page 11 PL

A You will hear people talking in seven different situations. (Listen without the tapescript.)

B Now listen again and go to page T1 to read the tapescript and then pay attention to the words in bold. For Track 1.1
questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

1 The girl prefers a tablet because 5 Why did Aman’s mother disagree with his request?
A Aman already has a social network account.
A it is portable. B She did not want Aman to be busy playing with
B of her friend’s suggestion. his phone.
C she does not have enough money. C She wanted Aman to prepare for the upcoming
examination.
2 From the conversation, which item that the boy Unit 1
would probably buy? 6 From the conversation, what should Justin do to
complete his assignment quickly?
A A pair of running shoes.
B A smartphone case. A He should continue using a dictionary.
C A headphone. B He should try using an online dictionary.
C He should wait for his friends to help him later.
3 Which music streaming platform that does not cost
7 Why did Zayn look anxious?
any fee to use? A He was unsure which topic to choose.
B He did not have enough time to prepare.
A YouTube Music C Spotify C He was worried about the content of his speech. Technique
B Apple Music Focus Process not Answers
(UNDERSTANDING is IMPORTANT)
4 What is the main reason the boy refuses to buy a
new laptop?

A He doesn’t have enough money to buy one.
B He prefers to play games on his phone.
C His existing laptop is functioning well.

Practice B (L.S. 2.1.1) PL

Listening (Guided Practice Level 1) You may use the words in brackets or your own ideas to complete the conversation below. Then, role-play the dialogue.
(Listen with the tapescript and bold keyword)
Brother: Hey, Sis. I’m starving and there’s nothing in the kitchen.

Sister: Do you want me to order some food for you? Food on Wheels application is offering discounts for food

delivery.

Brother: Really? That’s great! But, I’ve never used the app. (to request for help: teach how to use it) Would you Answering Technique
and Answering Review
mind teaching me how to use it ?

Sister: Sure. First, (to explain: download the app) you need to download the app and it will automatically be

installed on your smartphone .

Brother: (to inquire: create an account) Do I need to create an account once I’ve installed the app ?

Sister: (to confirm: yes – using an email) Yes, you need to do that. You can register by using an email of your

choice . ANALYTICAL ANSWERs VIDEO

Brother: Okay. Then, what’s next? (to ask: wait for email confirmation) Do I need to wait for confirmation  ?

Or can I use the app once I’ve registered an account?

Sister: (to respond to: can use the app) No, you don’t have to. You can immediately use the app after you’ve

registered .

Brother: (to ask for information: the app size) How big is the app size     ? I’m afraid my phone can’t

store too many applications.

Sister: (to give information: 200MB) It’s only 200MB and it’s not heavy on your phone . So don’t worry.

Answer Analytical
Answers Video
Password:
price123 L.S. 1.1.1 Understand independently the main ideas in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics
L.S. 2.1.1 Explain simple content on familiar topics from what they read and hear

Practice A

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Lesson 4: Speaking Discussion with a friend on the importance of outdoor activities. Real-Life Adaptation

Practice A (L.S. 2.1.1, 1.1.5) SPM-Oriented Part 3: Discussion Textbook: page 12 PL

You may use the guide (5W1H) in the table or your own ideas to complete the conversation below. Then, role-play

the dialogue.
Common Pronunciation Mistake

improve Word: connect Phonetics: [kəˈnekt]
body health Say:
Explanation: kuh-nekt Don’t say: ko-nekt Further practice: (Speaking Part 3)
(Unit 1: page 14) (Unit 2: page 23 Guided 1) (Unit 3: page 39 Guided 1) (Unit 3: page 44) (Unit 4: page 53 Guided 1) (Unit 4: page 58)
increase develop new [ə] is a short neutral vowel sound. (Unit 5: page 73) (Unit 6: page 82) (Unit 6: page 88) (Unit 7: page 98) (Unit 7: page 105) (Unit 8: page 113) (Unit 8: page 120)
happiness hobbies
Unit 1 Why Info
connect with Teenagers get a better
people sleep The ‘5W1H’ (what) (when) (where)
Should (why) (who) (how) technique is a
Do Outdoor strategy often used in news reporting to
Activities provide the audience with an overview of
an event.
Technique save money Advantages of this technique:
Focus on Process not Answers • Helps students to organise their
(UNDERSTANDING is IMPORTANT)
thinking.
• Can guide students to create a range

of question types independently.

Teacher I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes. First, you have some time to
look at the task given. (Allow candidates 20 seconds to prepare.)
Now, talk to each other about why teenagers should do outdoor activities.

Candidate A (What is your opinion of doing outdoor activities?) (How?) (What are they?) (What about your

(up to 2 opinion?) To begin with, teenagers should do outdoor activities because it improves their overall

minutes) body health. When they go out doing outdoor activities, teenagers have to take part in active

movements such as hiking, cycling, and swimming. What do you think about the next reason?

Candidate B (What is the next reason?) In my opinion, I believe that doing outdoor activities really helps teenagers
develop new hobbies at the same time.

Candidate A (Why do you say so?) May I know why did you say that?

Candidate B (What is your reason?) (What is an example?) When teenagers do the same outdoor activities,
they become familiar with them. For example, if a teenager always goes jogging, the chance for
him or her to make it as a hobby is high because it’s considered as a favourite pastime. Do you
agree?

Candidate A (What is your opinion?) (Why?) (What is the next reason?) (Why?) (What is the fourth reason?)
Yes, I agree because I have experienced it myself. I also believe that outdoor activities can give
teenagers get better sleep because they know they need enough time to rest and recharge. What
about the fourth reason? Do you agree with it?

Candidate B (What is your stand?) (Why?) (What about connecting with people?) I disagree with the reason
that teenagers can save money because some outdoor activities, such as cycling, need much
money. Buying a bicycle is not cheap for teenagers to do, unless their parents support them. What
about connecting with people? I’m sure you’ll agree with this reason.

Analytical Candidate A (What is your opinion?) Yes, I do agree that teenagers will connect with people (Why do you say Answer
Answers Video so?) because when teenagers go outdoor, they’re not only keeping their body fit, but also meeting
and making new friends. What do you think about the last reason on the list? Password:
Practice A games123
Candidate B (What about the last reason?) Personally, I think this is one that I really agree with. (Why?) For
someone like myself, every time I do any outdoor activity, it increases happiness by lifting up my
mood and I can relieve stress at the same time too.

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Lesson 5: Writing A PERSONAL WEBPAGE Write a personal webpage. Real-Life Adaptation Core Civic Value: Happiness

Practice A (L.S. 4.2.3) Textbook: page 13 PL
Read the webpage below.

Welcome to Kim’s Webpage! Unit 1

Hi, and welcome to my personal webpage! My name is Lim Chong Kim, and my friends call me Kim. I’m sixteen
years old, and I’m the youngest of my three siblings. I have a sister and two brothers. I live in a big, busy town in
Kuantan, Pahang. Currently, I’m studying at SMK Sri Pahang in Kuantan.

Let me tell you more about myself. I love listening to music, and to me, life without music is like an empty cup
of coffee. I can’t live a day without listening to music! Although I listen to almost any type of music, my favourite
is rock music which includes slow rock and pop rock. I know it’s quite uncommon for a teenager like me to enjoy
rock music.

For your information, I listen to various rock artists ranging from the 60s up to the current year. My favourite
rock artists are Scorpion, Linkin Park, Coldplay, and also Eagles. I have a huge collection of those rock artists’
albums which I keep in my bedroom.

That’s all about me for now, and thanks for dropping by my webpage. Don’t forget to visit this webpage
weekly as I’m certainly sharing more about my life. Bye!

Now, imagine you are creating a webpage about yourself. What would be the interesting part of your life that you
can share with the public? You may use some underlined words and phrases in the example above to help with your
writing.

Hi, and welcome to my personal webpage! My name is Syahrin, and you can call me Syah. This year, I’ll be
sixteen years old. I have five siblings, and I’m the eldest. I have two brothers and two sisters. I live in a small,
peaceful village in Bachok, Kelantan. I’m studying at SMK Kubang Laga, which is very near to my house.

Let me tell you more about myself. I’m sure that many of you have pets at home, especially cats and dogs. I

have a special and unique pet—an iguana. Its name is Bambam. I have been keeping Bambam as my pet for a year

now, and I’m loving every moment I have with it.
For your information, I found Bambam when I went fishing with one of my brothers at a river near my house.
It came to me out of nowhere, and without any hesitation, I took Bambam home. At first, my parents were against
the idea of me keeping Bambam as a pet, but after a week of begging and persuading, they finally agreed.
That’s all about me for now. Don’t forget to visit this webpage next week as I will be sharing more about

myself, my family, friends, and my hobbies. See you soon!

Practice B (L.S. 4.2.2) PL

There are five errors in the passage below. Underline the error and correct the spelling. One example is given.

heard technology

Have you ever hurt of solar energy? It is a teknologi that makes use of the sun’s energy. Solar panels

installed factories

are instaled on rooftops of high-rise offices, factorys and even homes. However, solar energy has its

battery
flaws too. It doesn’t work at night without a batery and when it is cloudy, you wouldn’t be able to get too much

Answer Besides
of the sun’s energy. Beside, solar technologies very expensive, but in the long run, it would be a good investment
Password: for all.
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Lesson 6: Reading Read messages or advertisements for specific information. Real-Life Adaptation Technique
Focus on Process not Answers
Practice A SPM-Oriented Part 1: Short Texts Textbook: page 13 PL (UNDERSTANDING is IMPORTANT)

Read the text carefully in each question and then pay attention to the words in bold. Choose the best answer A, B or
C. (Dotted underlined words are distractors.)

Unit 1 ROBOT BUILDER COURSE

Further practice: (Reading Part 1) Come and join us for an 8-day course starting this September. Participants will attend online classes before
(Unit 8: page 115) being required to attend a 3-day face-to-face workshop at our headquarters in Cyberjaya.
Upon course completion, course participants will be awarded an e-certificate. Twenty lucky
participants will be chosen to attend the National Robot Convention in November and will receive a
certificate of attendance.
Interested? Register at www.robotcourse22.my. A copy of e-certificate will be available for download
on this website.

1 What do you need to do to receive the course e-certificate?
A Register yourself at the website stated.
B Complete all eight days of the course programme.
C Be selected to attend the National Robot Convention.

ACE T200 Laptop Series

Specifications: Recommended for:
• AMG Ryzone 7 – powerful processor for all app • Developing applications and software
• Editing and publishing online videos
design • E-sports professionals
• 256 SSD – for quicker reboot and overall • Creating images using demanding software

performance
• 1TB HDD – for extra storage

RM 2,599
NOW RM 2,199 !!!

2 From the advertisement above, the product is mostly suitable for
A people who work as graphic designers.
B social media content creators.
C casual online gamers.

Pluto Theme Park August Specials

DAY TICKETS

1-Day Theme Park 1-Day Underwater World 1-Day Water Park

Enjoy the thrill of riding the Be one with unique jellyfish, Love the sea? Then, try out our
Aquazone Ride and Fury Firefly sharks and lots more! You’ll be famous Pluto Wave Pool. Fun

Rollercoasters at our most popular amazed by them! water slides are also available.

theme park!

RM150 – Adults RM120 – Adults RM230 – Adults
RM120 – Child/Senior RM100 – Child/Senior RM200 – Child/Senior

Analytical 3 From the advertisement above, which park is suitable for watching marine life? Answer
Answers Video
A Water Park Password:
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B Theme Park

C Underwater World

Practice A

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Science Exhibition Day Unit 1

SMK Telok Gading will hold a Science Exhibition Day in the school hall on October 10th from 10 a.m. until 1
p.m. The exhibition will feature a variety of science projects and also hands-on experiments. All students are
expected to actively participate and exhibit their projects. Please refer to the guidelines below for participation
in the exhibition:

Science Projects: Nominated Upper and Lower Secondary Students
Live Science Experiment: Upper Secondary Students
Science & Technology Pop Quiz: 3 group winners from the preliminary round

4 Which event allows for unrestricted participation?
A Science & Technology Pop Quiz
B Live Science Experiment
C Science Projects

Some people mentioned that those who engage in cyberbullying have trouble empathising with others.
However, this is just one part of the issue with cyberbullying.

Bullies can also feel more powerful thanks to cyberbullying. A cyberbully may easily do harm to people,
with little fear or consequences. Lack of parental supervision and the desire to be famous are also important
factors.

Whatever the motivation, cyberbullies may affect their own future badly. According to studies, teenagers
who bully others are more likely to use drugs and alcohol, get into fights, commit crimes, drop out of
school, or harm their partners or kids.

5 What is the best title for the blog excerpt above?
A How to Be a Powerful Cyberbully
B Why Do People Cyberbully?
C The Effects of Cyberbully

To: HR Department
Subject: Job Application

Dear Sir/Madam,

I’m writing this email to apply for the position of software developer at your company, as advertised on your
official website. I have 3 years’ experience as an independent app developer and I have developed more
than five apps for various companies.

For your information, I’m an expert at coding, good at mathematics, and work efficiently to meet task
deadlines. I’m interested to learn more by working at your company.

I have also attached my CV for your further consideration.

Thank you.

Answer 6 From the email above, what can you tell about the applicant?

A He has no work achievements.
B He is comfortable working under pressure.
C He does not have any experience working full-time.

Password:
home123

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A group of researchers from The Ohio State University recently presented a wireless, battery-free biochemical
sensor that could detect the blood sugar, or glucose, which human release from their skin when they
exercise. They have successfully fabricated a device called a “smart necklace”— used to monitor the glucose
level of study participants while exercising. The necklace is placed around the neck to read the glucose
level.
The device works using a resonance circuit instead of an installed battery. It reflects RF (radio frequency)
signals that are transmitted by an external reader system. The study participants cycled for 30 minutes, took a
15-minute break, and then resumed cycling after consuming sugar-sweetened beverages.

7 From the news report, blood sugar can be detected when
A doing sports activities.
B consuming sugary drinks.
C wearing a special necklace while exercising.

Unit 1 Hanum
018-55200211

Hi, Ziya! What are you up to this Saturday? Do you have any plans? How about we attend a free computer class?
You’ve told me that you really want to upgrade your skills. Although I’m not as skilled as you, I hope you
don’t mind accompanying me. Perhaps you can ask your little brother to join us too, as he won’t say no to it.

8 Who do you think has strong computer skills?
A Ziya
B Hanum
C Ziya’s brother

Phrases to express anger Phrases to express fear Useful Phrases
1 boiling mad 1 a shiver ran down her spine
2 fuming mad 2 could feel the impending danger Phrases to express fatigue
3 furious over 3 feel a sense of dread 1 dog tired
4 rage engulfed one’s mind 4 frozen with terror 2 dragging himself on limply
5 livid with rage 5 trembling with fear 3 limbs feel as if they are chained to

Phrases to express happiness iron shackles
1 ecstatic over 4 worn out with fatigue
2 head is dizzy with delight
3 in high spirits Phrases to express hunger Phrases to express pride
4 jumping with joy 1 feel the stomach twisting 1 as proud as a peacock
5 over the moon 2 ravenous for 2 chest stuck out proudly
3 stomach growling 3 sense of pleasure
Phrases to express sadness 4 stomach is begging for food 4 a surge of pride wells
1 breaking down in tears 5 wolfs down his food
2 cry my heart out
3 picture of misery Phrases to express shock Phrases to express temptation
4 gloomy and depressed 1 astounded 1 could not resist
5 tears well up in her eyes 2 amazed to find 2 feels as if he is being pulled over by
3 flabbergasted
4 astonished an invisible thread
5 unexpected
3 helplessly drawn into/ towards
4 unconsciously gravitating towards

Answer

Password:
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Core Civic Value: Mutual RespectLesson 7: Reading
Unit 1
Read comments about attending online classes. Real-Life Adaptation

Practice A (L.S. 3.1.3) SPM-Oriented Part 5: Matching & Information Transfer Textbook: page 14-15 PL

Six people are asked about what they think about attending online classes. Read the texts below and answer the
questions that follow. (Dotted underline words are distractors.)

Views on Attending Online Classes

A – ZEE JIA, 20 years old

In my opinion, I’ve no problem with online class because I’ve got used to them since COVID-19 hit the world.
In fact,2I do find that I’m more at ease when attending online classes as I can follow the learning sessions in the
most comfortable place in my home—my bedroom.

B – RAFIZAL, 21 years old

To say that attending courses online is beneficial to me is an understatement. It has its pros and cons, but if
you ask me to be honest,4I’m leaning more towards the second of the two. I personally feel that I don’t get
enough6attention from my lecturers like in a normal class session. Perhaps, others view it differently, but
certainly not me.

C – HALIL, 17 years old

Every time I have to join courses online, I get anxious because I’m not a proficient computer user and I believe
that I’m not alone. For some of my friends, they are having a tough time adapting to online classes for the same
reason. It is too5demanding, so sometimes I did not enjoy myself while attending courses online.

D – ERIC, 15 years old

I absolutely love it! Every time I’m attending an online class, I’m the first person who joins the session.1I don’t
have any issues with being punctual because I don’t have to be at school. Besides, my teachers are always there
to support me in doing my assignments. I feel I’m closer to them than at school.

E – RASHDAN, 16 years old

Joining online class is not the best experience for me, but not the worst. The experience isn’t the same as attending
physical school. I have to ask my parents or siblings to help me with online tasks, whereas when I’m at school,
my teachers are there to help me. Besides, I prefer to meet my friends7physically rather than talk and see each
other’s faces online.

F – LEE HUI, 17 years old

I find it very stressful and challenging whenever I attend online classes.3I have to race against the clock to submit
assignments given by my teachers, and what’s worse, some of the assignments’ deadlines are at the same time.
However, I would enjoy online classes more if my teachers gave me enough8time to finish my assignments.

Questions 1 to 4 Paragraph
Which paragraph (A – F) describes the following experiences of attending online classes? D

Statements

1 I can join any online classes on time.

2 I feel comfortable attending courses online. A
F Analytical
Answer 3 I’m always in a hurry to turn in my homework on time.
Answers Video
4 I think attending online classes is not helpful to me.
B
Password:
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Unit 1 Questions 5 to 8
Using words from the texts, complete the summary below. Choose no more than one word from the passage for each answer.

The Disadvantages of Attending Online Classes

Online class sessions continue to be a popular learning method among students in schools, colleges, and
universities. However, many people are unaware of the disadvantages of attending online classes. For some
students, attending online classes can be quite (5)   demanding  . They sometimes feel that they do not
get sufficient (6)   attention   every time they are attending online class sessions. Moreover, not being
able to interact with friends and classmates (7)   physically   is also one of the disadvantages of attending
online classes. This causes them to feel bored and unmotivated. Last but not least, some students struggle to
complete online assignments. They usually need more (8)   time   to complete the tasks assigned during
online class sessions.

Practice B (L.S. 2.3.1) PL

You may use the words in brackets or your own ideas to complete the conversation below. Then, role-play the dialogue.

Further practice: Student A: What are you doing there? You look like you need a hand.
(Unit 2: page 19 Guided 2) (Unit 3: page 34) (Unit 4: page 48) (Unit 6: page 85)
(Unit 7: page 93) Student B: (to respond: difficulty – log in) Yes, I’m having some difficulty logging in to my Google Classroom

account .

Student A: (to repeat for confirmation: you mean – do not know – log in) Did you mean that you don’t know

how to log in ?

Student B: (to respond: do not know – to log in) Yes, you’re right. I don’t know what to do to log in. Do you know

how to ?

Student A: (to respond to question: email address – password) Of course I do. Let me help you. All you need to

do is to key in your email address followed by the email password . It’s so easy.

Student B: (to repeat for confirmation: key in email address – password) So, I just need to type in my email

address and also the password. Is that correct ?

Student A: (to confirm: same steps) Yes, you’re right. You only have to do the same steps that I’ve mentioned

earlier        , and then you’ll be logged into your Google Classroom account.

Student B: That’s so easy! Thanks for your help.

L.S. 3.1.3 Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from clues provided by other words and by context on a wide range of familiar Answer
L.S. 2.3.1 topics
Password:
Confirm understanding in discourse-level exchanges by repeating back what a speaker has said wide123

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Technique Lesson 9: Listening Have a conversation with a neighbour or friend. Real-Life Adaptation
Focus Process not Answers
(UNDERSTANDING is IMPORTANT) Practice A (L.S. 1.1.2) SPM-Oriented Part 4: Note Completion Textbook: page 16 PL Track 1.2

You will hear a radio show talking about effective communication skills. For questions 1 to 10, fill in the missing
information in each numbered space. Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each space. You will hear the recording
twice. Answer all the questions.

Core Civic Value: Happiness Tips to Improve Communication Skills Unit 1

Core Civic Value: Responsibility Mr Irwan stated that effective communication is necessary to engage in meaningful conversations with those Further practice: (Listening Part 4)
around us and to (1)    avoid    miscommunication. He believed that (2)   businesspeople   (Unit 2: page 22 Guided 2) (Unit 5: page 66) (Unit 7: page 97) (Unit 8: page 119)

benefited the most from effective customer and client communication skills. However, he stressed that everyone
should have strong communication skills because we talk to family and (3)   friends   frequently.
Mr Irwan then shared his views on how to (4)   improve   our communication skills. He told the
listeners about five tips to improve communication skills. The first tip is to make sure that before we speak, we
need to (5)   think   first. It is helpful to make sure our message is clearly understood by others, so we
won’t have to worry about pauses while speaking. The second tip is to communicate our ideas clearly. Avoid
using confusing, difficult words or long, (6)   complicated   sentences.
The third tip is to speak with confidence. Every time we speak confidently, we can gain the (7)  respect 
and trust of our audience. To be able to speak confidently, we should show positive body language, the correct
voice tone and make eye contact directly at the audience while speaking. For tip number four, we need to be an
active listener as well and not just a (8)  speaker . He informed that there are five stages of active listening
which are receiving, understanding, remembering, (9)  evaluating , and responding. He added that a lot of
people are unaware of those five stages when communicating with others every day.
For the final tip, one should be mindful of non-verbal communication, which are hand gestures, facial
(10)   expressions  , and body language. We should not wave our hands excessively when speaking and
must make appropriate facial expressions for the audience.

Practice B (L.S. 2.1.4) PL

You may use the words in brackets or your own ideas to complete the conversation below. Then, role-play the dialogue.

Deepika: Hi, Tony. I heard that you’re going to give a speech for the upcoming school Science Fair next month.
Tony:
Deepika: Yes, that’s true, Deepika. Actually, I’m drafting my speech right now.
Tony:
(to ask a question: what is your topic) May I know what your topic is about ?
Deepika:
Tony: (to respond to the question: topic – the benefits of the Internet) The topic of my speech is about the
Deepika: benefits of the Internet
. What do you think?
Tony:
(to disagree: not suitable topic) I don’t think that is a suitable topic for you to deliver on that day .
Deepika:
(to ask for a justification: what is the reason) Really? What made you say that? What is the reason?
Tony:
(to justify: not interesting enough) Well, the reason why I said that is because to me, the topic of your
Deepika:
speech is not interesting enough .

(to suggest: change topic) I think you’re right. I guess I should change the topic. How about I discuss

the topic of the effects of online gaming ?

(to ask for a justification: what is the reason) That sounds better. What is your reason for choosing

that topic ?

(to explain: spread awareness) In my opinion, I think it’s my responsibility to spread awareness

among the students about the effects of playing too much online games .

Answer (to agree: a good choice) I agree. That is a good choice. Good luck, Tony ! Analytical
Answers Video

L.S. 1.1.2 Understand independently specific information and details in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics
L.S. 2.1.4 Explain and justify own point of view

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Unit 1 Lesson 10: Speaking Discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of watching television. Real-Life Adaptation
Further practice: (Speaking Part 3)
(Unit 2: page 23 Guided 1) (Unit 3: page 39 Guided 1) (Unit 3: page 44) (Unit 4: page 53 Guided 1) (Unit 4: page 58)Practice A (L.S. 2.1.3, 4.1.5) SPM-Oriented Part 3: Discussion Textbook: page 17PL
(Unit 5: page 73) (Unit 6: page 82) (Unit 6: page 88) (Unit 7: page 98) (Unit 7: page 105) (Unit 8: page 113) (Unit 8: page 120)Complete the conversation below. Then, role-play the dialogue.

current affairs

cannot skip entertainment
advertisements sources

violent Advantages and brings family
and Disadvantages of closer

improper Watching TV Common Pronunciation Mistake
content Phonetics: [ˈvaɪələnt]
makes people
passive Word: violent
Say:
Explanation: vai-uh-luhnt Don’t say: vi-uh-luhnt

[aɪ] is a diphthong as in the word ‘five’.

Analytical Teacher I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes. First, you have some time to Answer
Answers Video look at the task given. (Allow candidates 20 seconds to prepare.)
Candidate A Now, talk to each other about the advantages and disadvantages of watching television. Password:
Practice A (up to 2 (What do you think about the first point?) In my opinion, I agree that we can learn more about current name123
minutes) affairs that are happening around the world, be it locally or internationally. (How?) All we have to do is
Candidate B watch the news programmes or documentaries.

Candidate A (What is your opinion?) To me, I agree that watching television is a form of entertainment for everyone (Why
do you say so?) because before the Internet, television entertained everybody with various programmes
Candidate B (What are they?) such as drama shows and also cartoons. (What about the third point?) What do you think
about the third point here?
Candidate A
Candidate B (What is your stand?) I disagree that watching television will bring a family closer (Why?) because, while
they are watching television in the same room, they are actually minding their own business. (What do you
Candidate A think?) Do you agree with me?

Candidate B (What do you say?) Sorry, but I have to disagree with you this time, (Why do you say that?) because I do
believe that television does bring a family closer each day (How does that work?) especially when they’re
Candidate A watching the family’s favourite TV shows (What are some examples?) like comedies or reality shows.

1-2 minutes (What is your response?) I think your explanation is right. (What about making people be passive?) What
Teacher do you say about the next disadvantage of watching television?

(What about the next disadvantage?) And as for the next disadvantage, I agree that it would make people
passive (Why?) because they are just sitting on their comfortable sofa for hours and doing nothing except
watching the television. What do you say?

(What do you think?) Yes, I agree with what you’ve said, and that could lead to health problems too (What
are for examples?) such as backaches and eye irritation. (What about the next point?) As for the next point,
television shows nowadays are full of violent and improper content. (Why do you think that?) I believe
that is true because, if you notice, every time you turn on the television, many channels offer unsuitable
contents for viewing.

(What about the last disadvantage?) For the last disadvantage, I agree that we cannot skip the
advertisements that are aired. (Why does that happen?) This is because we do not have any control to
choose or skip those advertisements. (What do you think?) What do you think? Do you agree?

(What is your opinion?) Yes, I agree (Why?) because we only have full control over changing channels, not
advertisements. (How?) Unlike watching videos on social media platforms such as YouTube, on which we
can always skip any advertisements that appear.

Back-up prompts to be used if necessary:
What do you think (candidate name)? How about you (candidate name)? What about this
(pointing to option)? Do you agree (candidate name)?

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Technique Lesson 11: Writing EMAIL Write a reply email to a classmate or friend to give suggestions. Real-Life Adaptation
Focus Process not Answers
(UNDERSTANDING is IMPORTANT) Practice A (L.S. 4.2.4, 3.1.5) SPM-Oriented Part 1: Short Communicative Message Textbook: page 18 PL
Read the email sent by your classmate, Aaron.

Hi,

I’m planning to create a class website as requested by our teacher. Can you suggest a topic
to be included on the website and why? On another note, we’re going to decorate our
classroom this Saturday. Are you going to join us?

Reply as soon as you can. Bye.

Your friend,
Aaron

In about 80 words, write an email to Aaron telling him your suggestion for the classroom website. Unit 1
You may use the example given below to help you complete the pre-writing.

Pre-Writing

1 Greeting Conversation template with 5W1H technique
How should you greet your friend? to guide students to create better conversation
Example: Dear Anne,

Hello Aaron,

2 Opening
Start with polite phrases.
Example: How have you been? I hope everything is fine.

How are things going on? I hope everything’s fine.

3 Body
(a) Why are you writing this email? (to suggest – topic for website – explain reason)
Example: I’m writing to answer your question on the topic for our class website and give you the reason.

To begin with, I’m writing this email to suggest to you on what topic should be included on the website and

also to explain the reason for my choice.

(b) What is your suggestion? (classmates – ambitions) 5W1H Technique
Example: I think we can write about our classmates’ skills.

In my opinion, I suggest that we write about our classmates’ ambitions.

(c) Why do you suggest that? (fascinating topic – other students – read)
Example: The reason is that we can get to know each other better and share our knowledge.

The reason for this is that it would be a fascinating topic for other students to read on our class website.

(d) What is your respond to invitation? (cannot join – visit grandmother)
Example: By the way, I’ll join you on Saturday.

Anyway, I can’t join you and others because I’m going to visit my grandmother on the same day.

Answer 4 Closing Analytical
What is your hope? (suggestion – helpful) Answers Video
Password: Example: Hope to hear what you think about my suggestion.
target123 I hope my suggestion helps. That’s all for now and goodbye. Practice A

5 Signing off & Name
Example: Your friend,
Kumar
Your friend,
Sharmila

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Lesson 12: Writing EMAIL Write an email for my family or friends. Real-Life Adaptation

Practice A SPM-Oriented Part 1: Short Communicative Message PL

Read the email sent by your classmate, Ziyah who is asking for an advice.

Hi,

How are you? I just bought an action camera yesterday. I’m thinking of starting a vlog and I need your advice.
Which online platform is suitable for vlogging and why do you think so? Besides, I’m still not sure about the
topic for my vlogs. What kind of topic should I talk about in my vlog?

Do reply to me soon. Bye.

Your friend,
Ziyah

Unit 1 In about 80 words, write a reply email to Ziyah to advise her about vlogging.

You may use the guide and keywords given below or your own ideas to complete the email outline below. Then, use
the answer to write your email.

Greeting Greet the person you’re writing to.
Dear Ziyah,

Opening Start with polite phrases.
How are you doing? I’m doing fine here.

Body (a) Why are you writing this email?
Let me tell you my opinion on which platform to start vlogging.
Further practice: (Email) (b) What is your advice?
(Unit 3: page 46) (Unit 6: page 84) If you ask me, I would recommend that you use YouTube to post and share your vlogs.
(c) Why do you recommend that?
The reason why I recommend YouTube to you is because this online platform has billions of

users, and everyone watches YouTube every day.
(d) Which topic to talk about?
Last but not least, I think you should share your hobbies in your vlogs. I’m sure it’ll be a big

hit.

Closing What is your hope?
I hope you take my advice.

Signing Off & Your friend,
Name Syahman

(92 words)

Useful phrases to write email

Asking How are you?
I hope you and your family are well.

Opening Apologies I’m writing to apologise for
I’m really sorry that I have forgotten
Good news
Bad news I’m really glad / very happy to hear / to read about

I’m extremely sorry / very sad to hear / to read about

Body Move the topic on Anyway, the reason I’m writing
Ending Anyway, I wonder
By the way, have you heard about

Analytical Hope to hear from you soon. Answer
Answers Video Looking forward to hear from you again.
Drop me a line if you have time!
Closing

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Lesson 13: Literature in Action

Practice A (L.S. 5.1.1) PL
Based on the poem, ‘The Living Photograph’, complete the chart below with the correct answers. The Living
Photograph

‘The Living Photograph’ by Jackie Kay Describe how you feel? Why?

Stanza 1 1 To me, it’s charming that the poet remembers her

My small grandmother is tall there, grandmother’s looks so well. She even remembered the

straight-back, white broderie anglaise shirt, type of clothes that her grandmother wore at that time.
pleated skirt, flat shoes, grey bun, This tells us that she loves her grandmother so much.
a kind, old smile round her eyes.

Her big hand holds mine, Unit 1

white hand in black hand.

Her sharp blue eyes look her own death in the eye.

Stanza 2 2 I sympathise for the poet because her grandmother
got ill and, in the end, passed away. She must be sad at
It was true after all; that look.
My tall grandmother became small. that moment.
Her back round and hunched.
Her soup forgot to boil.
She went to the awful place grandmothers go.
Somewhere unknown, unthinkable.

Stanza 3 3 I’m happy for her because she still remembers her
grandmother every time, she looks at the photo of the
But there she is still,
in the photo with me at three, two of them together.
the crinkled smile is still living, breathing.

Practice B PL

Imagine that you have a meaningful photograph with you. Describe it and give a reason for why you feel that way. Write
your response in no more than 80 words.

A meaningful photograph to me was taken five years ago during my birthday party. In the photo, there were my

parents, siblings, and also my grandparents. Every time I look at the photograph, I feel sad because that was the last
time when I met both of my grandparents. They are already gone and I miss them a lot.

Answer

L.S. 5.1.1 Explain briefly the feelings and opinions a text provokes in them

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02UNIT GIVING BACK

Theme: People and Culture

Lesson 14: Reading Read comments from the public in social networking sites. Real-Life Adaptation Core Civic Value: Responsibility

Practice A (L.S.3.1.1) SPM-Oriented Part 5: Matching & Information Transfer Textbook: page 22-23 PL

Six people are asked about what they think about the importance of teenagers giving back. Read the texts below and
pay attention to the words in bold and answer the questions that follow. (Dotted underlined words are distractors.)

Views on the Importance of Teenagers Giving Back

A – Krishnan, 19 years old

If you ask me, I strongly agree with the idea of teenagers giving back to the community. Teenagers would
learn how to help their community in many ways, such as by making donations and doing charitable work. Other
than that, teenagers are also being6recognised by the community for their good deeds.

Unit 2 B – Syasya, 17 years old

As a teenager myself, I don’t think that it’s important for teenagers to give back to society. We’re still students
and our responsibility is to repay what our parents have sacrificed for us. I think teenagers should focus their
attention on their studies and4not do any volunteering until they have finished schooling.

C – Chee, 17 years old

I believe that it is important for teenagers to give back to the community. Based on my experience, when I am
involved in any voluntary work, I actually learned to improve my7communication skills and get to know more
about my community.2I have the opportunity to get to know new people, who are not of the same age as
me.

D – Uthman, 24 years old

I always tell my teenage siblings to always give back to our community, for it is a noble act to do.1They can
help the poor and also the5unfortunate people by providing them with food and drinks, clothes to wear, or a
free health checkup. This kind of act teaches them to be grateful and always ready to help people in need.

Answering Technique E – Francis, 20 years old
and Answer Review
To me, teenagers must learn how to give back to the community. I view it as a beneficial activity for teenagers,
especially when they are doing volunteer work and donating to charities.3It is not only healthy physically but
also mentally. Besides, having the chance to spend time with people within your community is fun too.

ANALYTICAL ANSWERs VIDEO F – Vikram, 19 years old

Since I know a lot about technology, I helped my community set up a community webpage. I think that teenagers
with skills should help their community with something good and helpful for everyone. Therefore, they would
become an8important part of their communities.

Questions 1 to 4 Paragraph Answer
Which paragraph (A – F) describes the following views on teenagers giving back to communities? D
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B
1 It is a moral thing for teenagers to do.

Analytical 2 It is a platform for teenagers to make new friends.

Answers Video

3 It is a healthy activity for teenagers.

4 Teenagers should take part in volunteering after completing schools.

Practice A

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Questions 5 to 8
Using words from the text, complete the summary below. Choose no more than one word for each blank.

The Benefits of Teenagers Giving Back to the Community

Therearelotsofbenefitsthatteenagerscouldgetiftheygivebacktothecommunity.Oneofthemisthatteenagers
are able to help the (5)   unfortunate   people who are not having a good life. Teenagers can also work on
their (6)   communication   skills. By giving back to the community, teenagers’ contributions would be
(7)   recognised  . This also makes them regarded as (8)   important   community members.

Practice B (L.S. 2.1.4) PL

You may use the words in brackets or your own ideas to complete the conversation below. Then, role-play the dialogue.

Student A: Hi,   Ming  . (to ask: up to – school semester break) What are you up to for this coming school

semester break ?

Student B: Hi,   Haniah  . (to answer: participate – charity run) I’m planning to participate in a charity

run event during the school semester break . Unit 2

Student A: Really? (to ask for an explanation: what so special – event) What is so special about the event ?

Student B: (to explain and justify: to raise money – charity organisations – held third year) The event is Further practice: (Reading Part 5)
designed to raise money for a good cause, which is to help charity organisations. The event will be (Unit 3: page 34) (Unit 4: page 48) (Unit 6: page 85) (Unit 7: page 93)

held for the third year . Anyway, what is your plan?

Student A: (to respond: volunteer work – soup kitchen) As for me, I’m going to do volunteer work at a local

soup kitchen .

Student B: (to ask for an explanation: Why do you join?) Why do you join that programme ?

Student A: (to explain and justify: help homeless and less fortunate – distribute food) The reason is because
I want to help the homeless and less fortunate people. So, as a volunteer, I can take part in helping to

distribute food to those people .

Answer L.S. 3.1.1 Understand the main points in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics
L.S. 2.1.4 Explain and justify own point of view
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Lesson 15: Grammar Textbook: page 23-24 Countable and Uncountable Nouns (Quantifiers)

Quantifiers Explanation Example

some / any • some + uncountable / plural nouns are used in • There are some extra packets of rice for the needy.
/ no affirmative sentences and in questions. We use it • Would you like to donate some pre-loved toys

to make an offer or ask for something politely. to the fire victims?
• any + uncountable / plural countable nouns are • Are there any more extra packets of rice for the

used in questions and to give a negative meaning. flood victims?
• no (= not any) + uncountable/ plural countable • There are no more membership application

nouns are used to give a negative meaning in forms left.
affirmative sentences.

• We use many with plural countable nouns to • I didn’t see many people at the charity event.
ask questions and in negative sentences. • Not much information about the charity event
• We use much for uncountable nouns in was posted on the website.
questions and negative sentences. • There is a lot of sponsorship at the event.
many /
much / a lot • We use a lot (of), lots (of) / plenty (of) for • I need to buy a few more things from the

(of) uncountable / plural countable nouns mainly supermarket to be sent to the old folks’ home.
• She cooked a little porridge for the homeless man.
Unit 2 in affirmative sentences. • There’s very little time left for us to finish what
• We use a few with plural countable nouns.
• We use little with uncountable nouns. we have planned.

Lesson 21: Grammar Textbook: page 29-30 Past Simple and Past Continuous Tense

Tense Explanation Example

To talk about actions that: • The community centre was set up four years
Past Simple • happened at a definite time in the past. ago to help those residents in that area.

• started and were completed in the past. • Carol worked as a volunteer to help the
orphanage when she was a student.

Past To talk about actions that: • Madam Meena was preparing dinner for the
Continuous • were happening at a specific point of time senior citizens at 7 o’clock yesterday.

Tense in the past; set the scene in a story. • While the rescue team was helping the victims,
• were happening at the same time in the past. the reporters were taking photographs.

Practice A PL Practice B PL

Underline the correct quantifier for each sentence below. Fill in the blanks with the correct quantifiers.

1 There are (much / lots of / some) activities prepared 1 Did you take  many  photographs while you
by the charity organiser. were at the charity event?

2 Doing a charity work does require (any / a lot of / a 2 Do you have  any  clothes that you do not need
few) patience. anymore? You can give them to the homeless.

3 We should show (much / many / some) sympathy 3 There is no need to rush. We have   plenty of  
towards the unfortunate people.
time to sort out the care package.
4 There are not (many / any / little) volunteers 4 Cindy has a  little  time for herself. She is too
helping out at the orphanage at the moment.
busy with the volunteering work.
5 Only a (few / plenty / little) people have experienced Answer
being a volunteer. 5 There is  much  concern about lack of awareness
among teenagers in giving back to the society.

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Practice C PL Practice D PL

Underline the correct verb for each sentence. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the Past Simple
or Past Continuous tense.
1 The kind, young boy (helps / helped / were helping)
a blind woman to cross the busy road just now. 1 The poor children  were smiling  (smile) at us
when we handed them some brand new toys.
2 I (think / was thinking / thought) helping the
unfortunate was a waste of time, but I was wrong. 2 A year ago, I  used  (use) to be a volunteer for
many charity events in my town.
3 My brother (was painting / painted / painting) the
community hall walls when I went to meet him. 3 As we arrived at the old folks’ home, the elderly
were already  waiting  (wait) for us.
4 Ilman’s phone (rings / was ringing / rang) while he
was taking some pictures for the webpage. 4 I  heard  (hear) that your sister donated cash to
the National Cancer Organisation.
5 (Do / Did / Does) she inform you about the community
service campaign? 5 Where  were  (be) you yesterday? I wanted you
to talk about our volunteering project.

Practice E SPM-Oriented Part 2: Cloze Text PL Unit 2

Read the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D.

A Young Girl with a Golden Heart

A young Canadian girl was (0) waited in a car one chilly winter night when she noticed a man searching through

a garbage bin for (1) food. Hannah Taylor, age 5, was confused by what she was seeing and asked

her mother what the man was doing. She responded that the man was (2) and was forced to do that

in order to survive.

Hannah’s mind was flooded with a (3) of questions that her parents were often unable to
address. She could not find the answer to why people like the homeless did not get (4)
help at all.

One day, her mother said to Hannah that if she (5) something about how people could become

homeless, then Hannah’s heart would not feel so sad. Hannah just (6) that to begin her remarkable
quest to aid the homeless in Canada and thus, The Ladybug Foundation (7) born.

The Ladybug Foundation is a nonprofit organisation (NGO) which was (8) on May 2004, and Answering Technique
and Answering Review
Hannah Taylor was 8 years old at that time. Her effort helped (9) homeless people not just in

Canada, but also in other countries. A (10) charity, Hannah’s foundation has raised more than $2

million for homelessness in the eight years that it has been in operation. She is truly a good role model for

teenagers all over the world.

0 A wait 3 A little 6 A needing 9 A many ANALYTICAL ANSWERs VIDEO
B waits B few B needed B more
C waited C lots C needs C some
D waiting D lot D need D any

1 A any 4 A a little 7 A were 10 A registration
B a few B was B registered
B many C some C are C registers
D any D is D register
C some
D much 5 A do 8 A founding
B did B founded
Answer 2 A struggling C does C found Analytical
B struggled D doing D find Answers Video

C struggles

D struggle

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Lesson 16: Listening Listen to an interview on a podcast show. Real-Life Adaptation

Practice A (L.S. 1.1.2) SPM-Oriented Part 4: Note Completion Textbook: page 25 PL

Track 2.1 A You will hear an interview with Mr Syamsul Yusof, talking about his career and the latest film.

B Now, listen again and go to page T2 to read the tapescript. For questions 1 to 10, fill in the missing information
in each numbered space. Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each space.

Unit 2 From an Actor to the Best Director
Mr Syamsul was proud of and (1)  grateful  for his latest successful box-office movie that he directed, entitled Mat
Kilau. Mr Syamsul is a famous (2)  director  for his work such as the films KL Gangsters, Evolusi KL Drift, Munafik,
and the latest one, Mat Kilau.

When Mr Syamsul was being asked by the interviewer about when he ended up being a film director, he said that
he began his journey as a film director in the year (3)  2007  and released his first ever film Evolusi KL Drift a year
later. Mr Syamsul had received various recognitions at the national and (4)  international  stages. He won six Best
Director Awards at the Malaysian Film Festival, and at the Asia Pacific Film Festival in (5)  Cambodia , he also won
the same category. Even though he is well known for his action movies, it was his first (6)  horror  movie that

earned him the award.
As for the latest movie, Mat Kilau, Mr Syamsul informed the viewers that the movie had collected (7)  RM47  
million within a week of screening and the amount doubled after 40 days, which amounted to almost RM96 million.
He also said that Indonesia movie fans would be able to watch Mat Kilau on (8)  August  26 and the movie had

already been screened in countries like Singapore and Brunei.
Mr Syamsul later added that the presence of Indonesian action (9)  actor , Mr Yayan Ruhian gave him hope for
another box-office success in Indonesia. He also revealed that the actors for the movie are mostly Malaysians, and the
lead actor, Dato’ Adi Putra was a (10)  Singapore  citizen, but now he has become a Malaysia citizen.

Practice B (L.S. 2.1.1) PL Further practice: (Listening Part 4)
(Unit 5: page 66) (Unit 7: page 97) (Unit 8: page 119)
You may use the words in brackets or your own ideas to complete the conversation below. Then, role-play the dialogue.

Priya: Good morning, Priya. What are you up to this Sunday?

Answering Technique Ben: Oh, good morning, Ben. I’m going to watch a movie with my siblings.
and Answer Review
Priya: (to ask a question: what – movie) That’s awesome! What movie are you going to watch this Sunday ?

Ben: (to respond to the question: latest – Mat Kilau) I’m going to watch the latest movie on screen now which
is Mat Kilau
.

Priya: (to ask for a reason: why – watch) That’s interesting. Why did you choose to watch that movie ?

Ben: (to explain: number 1 – movie chart – excellent reviews) Well, the reason is that the movie is currently

ANALYTICAL ANSWERs VIDEO number 1 on the movie chart, and it receives excellent reviews from moviegoers too .

Priya: (to inquiry: the ticket cost) How much does the movie ticket cost? I think I want to watch the movie too.
Ben: (to answer: RM15 – membership) It’s RM15 per head, and that is a membership special price
.

Priya: (to ask a question: price – non-members) What about the ticket price for non-members ? Does it

cost more than membership?
Ben: (to explain: bit expensive – recommend to sign up) For non-members, the ticket price is RM20.

I recommend that you become a member in order to receive discounts and special promotions .

Priya: (to respond to a suggestion: agree) I agree with you. I’ll go sign up for membership right away. Bye !

Analytical L.S. 1.1.2 Understand independently specific information and details in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics Answer
Answers Video L.S. 2.1.1 Explain simple content on familiar topics from what they read and hear
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Lesson 17: Speaking Discuss the characteristics to have as a YouTuber. Real-Life Adaptation Core Civic Value: Responsibility

Practice A (L.S. 2.1.4, 1.1.5) SPM-Oriented Part 3: Discussion Textbook: page 26 PL

You may use the guide (5W1H) in the table or your own ideas to complete the conversation below. Then, role-play
the dialogue.

Further practice: (Speaking Part 3) Creative
(Unit 3: page 39) (Unit 3: page 44) (Unit 4: page 53) (Unit 4: page 58) (Unit 5: page 73)
(Unit 6: page 82) (Unit 6: page 88) (Unit 7: page 98) (Unit 7: page 105) (Unit 8: page 113) (Unit 8: page 120) Brave Being
consistent

Characteristics Common Pronunciation Mistake
as a YouTuber
Word: consistent

Entertaining Knowledgeable Say: kuhn-sis-tnt
Persistent Phonetics: /kənˈsɪst(ə)nt/

Don’t say: ko-nekt Unit 2
Explanation:
[ə] is a short neutral vowel
sound like the way you say
the word ‘connect’.

Answer Teacher I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes. First, you have some time to Analytical
Candidate A look at the task. (Allow candidates 20 seconds to prepare.) Answers Video
Password: Now, talk to each other about the characteristics to have as a YouTuber.
help123 Candidate B (What is the first characteristic of a YouTuber?) (How does that help?) (What do you think?) First of
Candidate A all, I agree that a YouTuber should be creative. If a YouTuber has that characteristic, he or she is able to
create appealing content for the viewers. Furthermore, he or she must have many ideas to deliver the
Candidate B content creatively. What do you think? And what about the next point on the list?
Candidate A
Candidate B (Do you agree?) (Why?) (What is the next characteristic?) I agree with you, because if you want
to be a successful YouTuber, you have to be creative. As a YouTuber, you don’t have to upload
Candidate A videos every day or week, so being consistent isn’t necessary. What do you say? Do you agree?
Candidate B
(What do you say?) (What about being knowledgeable?) (Why?) I totally agree with you, because
you don’t need that trait unless you want to be a successful YouTuber like Syahmi Sazli and Mr.
Beast. Yes, I agree that being knowledgeable is a must for every YouTuber because a YouTuber
needs to know about the content he or she wants to show to the viewers.
(What about being persistent trait?) (Why is that?) Moving on, I agree that being persistent is
the most important trait that YouTubers should have. If they aren’t persistent enough, they might
give up easily, especially if their videos don’t get many views. Isn’t it true?

(What is your opinion?) (Why do you say that?) (How so?) I disagree because because we don’t
need that trait at all to be a YouTuber. Not everyone wants to be famous on YouTube, and many
people just post videos for fun or as a hobby. What do you say about the next characteristic?

(What about entertaining characteristic?) (Why?) (What about the last characteristic on the
list?) I agree that a YouTuber should know how to entertain the viewers. The reason is, viewers
like entertaining videos. So, I don’t think people would want to watch a YouTuber’s videos if they
don’t have that trait. What do you think about the last trait on the list? Do you agree with it?

(What do say about brave characteristic?) (Why do you say so?) (What do you think?) I don’t
think YouTubers need to be brave because all they have to do is upload videos to their channel.
Do you agree?

(What is your opinion?) Yes, you’re right that YouTubers don’t need to be brave.

L.S. 2.1.4 Explain and justify own point of view
L.S. 1.1.5 Understand independently more complex questions on a wide range of familiar topics

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Lesson 18 & 19: Writing DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY Describe a person that I admire in real life. Real-Life Adaptation

Practice A (L.S. 4.2.3, 3.1.2) SPM-Oriented Part 2: Guided Writing Textbook: page 27 PL

Your teacher has asked you to write about someone you know who has a job that you admire.

In your essay, you should write about:
• the description of the person
• his or her job
• reasons why you admire his or her job

Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words
in an appropriate style.

Unit 2 Pre-Writing

1 Brainstorming for ideas
Before writing your essay, jot down any ideas that come to mind. Brainstorming will help you generate more

ideas for a topic quickly. You can brainstorm using the 5W1H technique below:

What happened? When did it happen? Where did it happen? Why did it happen? Who was involved? How
did it happen?

2 The benefits of using the 5W1H technique
This is a useful strategy to help you plan your essay. You can also think of what information is needed for your

essay. It helps you to organise your ideas into one coherent plan.

3 How to use the 5W1H technique
Use this technique to connect with the writing topic. It helps you to relate your ideas to the topic given. Then,

write three questions about the topic and answer the questions you have created. Two questions have been
created for you as examples.

Example: 5W1H + a person with a job that you admire

(a) (What/ When/ Where/ Why/ Who/ How) is this person to you?
The person with a job that I admire is my father.

(b) (What/ When/ Where/ Why/ Who/ How) does he or she look like?
My father has a short black hair, and wears spectacles.

(c) (What/ When/ Where/ Why/ Who/ How) kind of personality does this person have ?
He is a kind, friendly, and dedicated person.

(d) (What/ When/ Where/ Why/ Who/ How) is his or her job ?
My father works as a doctor.

(e) (What/ When/ Where/ Why/ Who/ How) does he/she work at ?
He works at his private clinic in Kulai.

4 Useful words or phrases to describe a person’s character.

gentle dedicated friendly responsible understanding hard-working

To help you write a better essay, you may use the given words or your own ideas.
My father is very dedicated to his work. / My father is a hard-working doctor who works from morning to
Analytical Answer
Answers Video evening to serve the public. / My father is very friendly with his patients. / As a doctor, my father is calm when

doing his work. / I believe a doctor should be understanding of the patients’ needs.

Practice A Password:
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Practice B (L.S. 4.2.3, 3.1.2) SPM-Oriented Part 2: Guided Writing PL

You may use your answer in Practice A, or the guide (5W1H) given below or your own ideas to complete the essay
outline below. Then, use the answer to write your essay in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style.

Introduction Who is the person that has a job you admire? (My father)
The person that has a job that I admire is my father. His name is Rajnikandh.

Body 1 What does he/she do for living? (A dentist)
My father works as a dentist.

Elaboration 1 What does he/she look like? (tall – spectacles)
My father is tall, and wears spectacles.

Elaboration 2 What are his/her characteristics? (friendly – hard-working)
He is a friendly and hard-working person.

Body 2 How do you describe his/her job? (fun – challenging)
In my opinion, my father’s job as a dentist is fun, yet challenging.

Elaboration 1 Why do you think that? (meet people – attend to different patients) Unit 2
The reason is that my father can meet people from all walks of life every day. However, it is a
challenging job because he needs to attend to different patients.

Elaboration 2 How does he/she commit to the job? (dedicated)
My father is a dedicated doctor who always wants to make his patients happy.

Body 3 Why do you admire his/her job? (help people)
I really admire my father’s job as a doctor because I always see him helping people.

Elaboration 1 What is the characteristic to have for the job? (respectful)
To me, to be a good doctor, one must be respectful to the patients who need care.

Elaboration 2 What did you learn from his/her job? (be patient)
I learned that to help people, we must be patient at all times.

Conclusion What is the conclusion? (about my father – his job)
That is all about a description of my father’s job that I admire.

Hope What is your hope? (be a doctor)
I wish one day I can become a doctor just like my dear father.

(Introduction) The person that has a job that I admire is my father. His name is Rajnikandh. Further practice: (Guided Writing)
(Body 1) To begin with, my father works as a dentist. My father is tall and wears spectacles. He is a friendly and (Unit 3: page 41) (Unit 4: page 55)
hard-working person.

(Body 2) In my opinion, my father’s job as a dentist is fun, yet challenging. The reason is that my father can
meet people from all walks of life every day. However, it is a challenging job because he needs to attend to different
patients. My father is a dedicated doctor who always wants to make his patients happy.

(Body 3) I really admire my father’s job because I always see him helping people. To me, to be a good doctor,
one must be respectful to the patients who need care. Besides, I learned that to help people, we must be patient at

all times.

(Conclusion) That is all about a description of my father’s job that I admire. I hope one day I can become a
doctor just like my dear father.

Answer (167 words) Analytical
Answers Video

L.S. 4.2.3 Produce an extended plan or draft and modify this appropriately in response to feedback or independently
L.S. 3.1.2 Understand specific details and information in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics

Password: Practice B
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Unit 2Lesson 20: Reading
Core Civic Value: Responsibility
Read an extract from a short story, a website or a book. Real-Life Adaptation

Practice A (L.S. 3.1.2) SPM-Oriented Part 3: Longer Text Textbook: page 28-29 PL

You are going to read an extract from a short story and then pay attention to the words in bold. For questions 1 to 8,
choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). (Dotted underlined words are distractors.)

A letter was lying on Nimei’s desk, which puzzled her. and Nimei’s father.

She could tell it was sent from Harbin by looking Nimei tried to persuade her mother to meet Hsu
at the envelope. She tried to figure out who had Peng because she thought her mother would like
sent it because she didn’t know anyone in that city. him — he was handsome and polite. But her mother
The envelope was then opened, and she examined objected, saying that Jiang Bing was a frequent
the handwriting. The handwriting was in the shape visitor to Nimei’s home. He’s already a part of their
of a square.1She read the letter and turned to the family. Nimei’s mother would always look forward
end of it. It was from Hsu Peng, about whom Nimei to Saturdays because5Jiang Bing would visit them
had not heard anything in seventeen years. Nimei’s and bring a variety of food, such as dried rice or
heartbeat became quick. vegetables, and occasionally a piece of cooked
meat. That was not the case for their neighbours,
In the letter, Hsu Peng was informed by a friend who had nothing in their kitchen and often went
hungry, unlike her family. On Sundays, the village
that Nimei was working at the Central Hospital, and kids would gather outside Nimei’s house to enjoy
he was relieved that he had finally found her. He then the aroma of fresh food coming from the house
wrote that he would be in the city for a meeting chimney. Jiang Bing’s gesture was appreciated by
at the end of September. He wished he could pay Nimei’s mother. That’s why she didn’t think twice
Nimei and her family a visit like he used to.2He told about handing Nimei over to him. She cried one
Nimei about his family, saying he had a son and evening and insisted Nimei to marry Jiang Bing
two daughters. He also stated that he was an army because he would be the family’s lifeline. Nimei,
division commissar living in Harbin’s barracks. as an obedient daughter, had to comply with her
He even included his office address at the bottom mother’s wishes.
of his letter.
Nimei decided to meet Hsu Peng at his usual
Nimei was walking down Peace Avenue, thinking location to break the news. Upon hearing, Hsu Peng
was enraged by her decision to obey her mother’s
about Hsu Peng. Her mind was preoccupied with request. He was so angry that he declared that6he
him, despite the noise of heavy traffic all around despised her and that she would get a payback
her. Seventeen years ago, Nimei and Hsu Peng for what she did. Those were his final words to her.
were deeply in love with each other back in her Nimei7sobbed, tears streaming down her cheeks. She
hometown. Many people thought Nimei was abruptly turned and walked away from Hsu Peng.
available for marriage soon after his father’s Soon after their last meeting, Nimei and Jiang
death, asking for her hand in marriage. However, Bing got married and moved to the city when he left
Nimei’s mother refused to listen to any marriage the army.
proposals because she believed Nimei already had
someone she loved, and3the villagers believed (Adapted from Flame by Ha Jin)
her because they saw a young army officer, Jiang
Bing, visiting Nimei’s house on a regular basis. Answer
He worked in the kitchen at the nearby barracks. In
truth, Nimei had lost her heart to Hsu Peng, not
Jian Bing. Every Tuesday afternoon,4she would meet
Hsu Peng in secret at Snake Mouth Lake. He was
also an army officer, but more educated than other
army men that she knew. When Nimei’s mother
suggested that she could marry Jian Bing, Nimei

told her that she was already in love with another
army officer whom she knew well. According to her
mother, Nimei would not understand the meaning of

love until she married Jian Bing, as happened to her

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1 How did Nimei know the sender of the letter she 5 Jiang Bing’s gesture was appreciated by Nimei’s Unit 2
received? mother.
Further practice: (Reading Part 3)
A By studying the sender’s handwriting. What was the reason Nimei’s mother felt that way? (Unit 5: page 62) (Unit 6: page 77) (Unit 7: page 102) (Unit 8: page 117)
B By the address written on the envelope. A Her family had something to eat every Sunday.
C She recognised the sender after reading the end B Jiang Bing was considered as their family.
C She was grateful for the food she received.
of the letter. D She wanted Jiang Bing to marry Nimei.
D She tried to guess by recalling anyone she knew
6 What made Nimei leave Hsu Peng at their final
from the city. meet-up?

2 Hsu Peng told Nimei about his life in his letter except A She had to go for her wedding day.
A his wife. B He was devastated after she broke the news.
B his workplace address. C When Hsu Peng was angry at Nimei’s mother.
C he lived at the army barracks. D When Hsu Peng said he would take revenge on
D he had a meeting at Harbin City.
her.
3 Why did the villagers think Nimei was ready to get
married? 7 In the last paragraph, which word means making
loud cry?
A Because she was in love with a man.
B Because her father had passed away. A Sobbed
C Because Jiang Bing frequently visited her family. B Enraged
D Because her mother ignored any marriage C Abruptly
D Despised
proposals.
8 Based on the passage above, what can you sum up
4 What did Nimei keep her mother from knowing? about Hsu Peng’s character?
A She met her lover secretly.
B She disliked an army officer. A He hated Nimei so much that he would never
C She did not care for the man that her mother want to meet her anymore.
liked.
D She had already fallen in love with a man she B He loved Nimei so much although she couldn’t
knew. marry him.

C He never stopped trying to take revenge on
Nimei.

D He used to love Nimei before he knew she had to
marry another man.

Practice B (L.S. 2.4.1) PL

You may use the words in brackets or your own ideas to complete the conversation below. Then, role-play the dialogue.

Student A: Hi,   Karen  . Have you summarised the main points of the short story that Mr Tan asked us to Analytical
do last week? Answers Video

Student B: (to respond: not started) Hi,   Mala. Oh no! I have not started yet. I almost forgot about it   .
(to ask for information) What are the main points of the summary that you have highlighted?

Student A: (to explain) Well, I mentioned their difficult life and how hard they had to work to pay off the loan .

Student B: Okay. And then what else?

Student A: (to elaborate: main point) The next main point is how Pandalela did not recognise her friend. Pauline
told Pandalela she had replaced the necklace she borrowed with a new diamond necklace. And finally

Pandalela told her the truth. I think those are so far the main points of the story. I hope I got them right .

Student B: Thank you for sharing the main points of the story. I’d better get on with my own summary before our
next English class.

Answer

L.S. 3.1.2 Understand the main points in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics
L.S. 2.4.1 Summarise the main points of a story, text or plot

Password: Practice A
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Lesson 22: Listening Watch or listen to a news broadcast about a crime. Real-Life Adaptation Core Civic Value: Responsibility

Practice A (L.S. 1.1.1) SPM-Oriented Part 2: 3-option MCQ Textbook: page 30 PL

Track 2.2 A You will hear a TV news broadcast.

B Now, listen again and go to page T3 to read the tapescript and then pay attention to the words in bold. For
questions 1 to 8, circle the correct answer (A, B, or C).

1 When did the police report get made? 5 How did the victims end up staying with the
suspects?
A On the evening of September17th
B At 6 p.m. on September17th A Their father had passed away.
C On September 16th B Their mother refused to care for them.
C Their mother’s younger sister offered to take
2 How long had the victims been staying with the
care of them.
suspects?
6 The police said that both victims had
A A year C Eight years A a fractured wrist.
B Six years B cuts above the eyes.
C bruises on their arms.
3 Where did the couple stay before moving into their
new house? 7 What was the male suspect’s permanent job?
A He was unemployed.
Unit 2 A Taman Cahaya C Shah Alam B He worked in a factory.
B Ampang Jaya C He was an e-hailing driver.

4 Why was a police report filed against the suspects? 8 Where did the victims undergo for medical
examinations?
A A witness told her husband to check the
screaming. A The Ampang Hospital
B The Welfare Department
Further practice: (Listening Part 2) B The neighbours sensed the suspects abused C The Police Drug Lab Department
(Unit 3: page 38 Guided 2) (Unit 3: page 43) (Unit 7: page 104) children.

C The witness’ husband upset the suspects by
asking questions.

Practice B (L.S. 2.1.4) PL

Get into groups of four and work in pairs. Imagine that you are a witness to a crime scene. You are helping the police
with their investigations by providing a description of the following:

You may use 5W1H technique to describe a scene from a movie or a book/newspaper/online news that you have read.

Group 1 (Describe the Crime Scene Investigation)
Mrs Maz called her daughter many times, but none of them went through. She was worried about her daughter,

so she gave me a call. I lived next door to her. The entrance was unlocked when I got there. I called the police
right away. The floor was covered in papers when I entered the house. A mobile phone was on the floor next to
a small table that had fallen over. It was now clear why Mrs Maz was unable to contact her daughter. Someone

possibly broke into her house.

Group 2 (Describe a Car Chase)
Both cars were bumper to bumper on the road. The cars were also flashing lights and the horns were blaring.
However, the driver did not overtake but continued chasing the car in front for several kilometres. Then, the
driver began to bump into the back of the car in front. The car in front tried to escape but failed as the car behind
was still bumping against the car in front.

Analytical Answer
Answers Video
Password:
L.S. 1.1.1 Understand independently the main ideas in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics car123
L.S. 2.1.4 Explain and justify own point of view

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Lesson 23: Speaking Talk about teenagers’ involvement in crimes. Real-Life Adaptation

Practice A (L.S. 2.1.2, 4.1.4) SPM-Oriented Part 1: Interview Textbook: page 31 PL

Phase 1
Complete the conversation below. (Accept any suitable or reasonable answer.)

Teacher Good morning/afternoon. May I know what is your name?

Candidate A Good morning/afternoon. My name is Wendy.

Teacher And what is your name?

Candidate B My name is Shahrul. You can call me Shah.

Teacher Where do you live?

Candidate A I live at Taman Paroi Jaya, Seremban.

Teacher What is your favourite subject?

Candidate B English is my favourite subject because it is fun to learn.

Phase 2 Unit 2

Interlocutor selects one/two of the following questions for each candidate. Allow candidates roughly 30 seconds
maximum per question to prepare. Use candidates’ names throughout. (Accept any suitable or reasonable answer.)

Teacher I’m going to ask you about teenagers and crime.
What is the most common crime that teenagers are involved in? {Back-up prompts (if required)}
Can you tell me a crime that involves teenagers?

Candidate A In my opinion, shoplifting is the most common crime that teenagers are involved in.

Teacher Why do teenagers do crime? {Back-up prompts (if required)} Tell me a reason why teenagers
do crime?

Candidate B To me, lack of parental attention and support is the reason why teenagers do crimes.

Teacher How would you respond if you witnessed a crime? Why? {Back-up prompts (if required)} Can
you tell me what you would do if you saw a crime happening in front of you?

Candidate A If I had ever witnessed that, I would certainly call the police as soon as I could. The reason is that
we should be responsible citizens to help the police prevent crime.

Teacher How would you feel if you were a victim of a crime? Why? {Back-up prompts (if required)}
What would you feel if you were a victim of a crime?

Candidate B I think I would be traumatised by the incident because it’s a scary experience.

Teacher What would you do if you know your friend do a crime? {Back-up prompts (if required)} How
do you react if you see your friend committing a crime?

Candidate A I would advise my friend to stop doing that because it is against the law and can harm other
people.

Teacher What is your advice to teenagers on staying away from crime? {Back-up prompts (if required)}
Can you give any advice to teenagers who are committing crimes?

Candidate B My advice to them is that they should stop committing crimes because they do not benefit from

Answer them at all and they could lead to other serious crimes too. Analytical
Answers Video
Password:
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L.S. 4.1.4 Express and respond to opinions and common feelings such as amusement, anger and regret

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Lesson 24: Writing STORY Describe an unforgettable incident. Real-Life Adaptation

Practice A (L.S. 4.1.5, 3.1.6) SPM-Oriented Part 3: Extended Writing Textbook: page 32-33 PL

Your teacher has asked you to write a story for your school bulletin. Your story must begin with the following words:

Model Essay

I looked up at the dark, cloudy sky …
In your story, you must:
• describe the incident
• tell your feelings after the incident

Write your story in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style.

Pre-Writing
You may use the guide given below or your own ideas to complete the pre-writing.

Unit 2 (A) Beginning of Story
How to hook your reader’s attention? There is no specific formula for this. The following questions may help
you to determine what the hook is.
• Your character(s) can’t be perfect.
• Where did your story take place?
• What sentence or fact makes people sit up and take notice of your story?
• What is the audience going to care about the most, or be most interested in or shocked by?

Example
I looked up at the dark, cloudy sky while I was running as quickly as I could to reach home. As the rain was getting
heavier, I ran to find a shelter at a bus stand nearby.

Practice 1(a) Now it’s your turn to write
I looked up at the dark, cloudy sky while I was running as quickly as I could to get home before the rain started.
When I felt a few large drops on my head, I decided to find a shelter at a taxi stand.



Analytical (B) Middle Events Answer
Answers Video • What was the event leading up to the conflict?
• How did the character try to accomplish his/her goal?
• To make your story more interesting, include 2–3 challenges the character faced as he/she moved on to the

exciting part of your story. This builds up the tension in the plot before you state what happened.

Example
As I reached the bus stand, I saw a woman running in the opposite direction with a small girl. The girl was
struggling to keep up with her mother. Out of blue, a motorcycle rode past me and almost knocking me down.

Practice 1(b) Now it’s your turn to write
As I got closer to the taxi stand, I saw a woman running the other way, pulling a small boy behind her. Finally, she

carried him because he couldn’t keep up. A motorcycle rode past me out of nowhere, nearly knocking me down.

“Hey! Are you crazy?” I yelled at the motorcyclist.

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(C) Climax Unit 2
• What was the most interesting part of the story?
• Was there a twist in the story? Did something unexpected happen at the end?

Example
Suddenly, I realised the motorcycle rider was heading straight for the woman and child! He grabbed her handbag,
hitting her on the back at the same time. The woman was thrown on the road, directly in front of a taxi.

Practice 1(c) Now it’s your turn to write
I realised he was targeting the woman and child. He extended his arm and grabbed her handbag, hitting her on
the back at the same time. The impact threw the woman forward, where she landed directly in front of a taxi.
“Stop! Stop!” I yelled at the taxi driver while wildly waving my arms. Luckily, the driver noticed me and ran to
help the woman and her child.

(D) The Ending of the Story
• What was the result of the climax? What were the character’s reactions? Was any mystery solved in the end?
• What was the solution to the problem?

Example
The kind man asked me to accompany the woman and her child to the hospital. By this time, the motorcyclist
was already gone with the woman’s handbag.

Practice 1(d) Now it’s your turn to write
The kind man asked me to go to the hospital with them. At this point, I realised that the motorcyclist would
have left with the woman’s purse. The woman was treated for minor injuries at the hospital but her son was
unharmed.

(E) Conclusion • How was the problem solved? • What is the moral of the story?
• How did the story turn out?

Example

I went home and talked about what had happened to my parents. By that time, I was still shaken and traumatised

by the accident happened. I learned that we should be careful at all times.
(250 words)

Practice 1(e) Now it’s your turn to write

I told my parents about what had happened. At that time, I was still shaken and traumatised by the bad thing

that happened right in front of my eyes. I’ll never forget the scary look that the snatch-thief gave me. I learned

that we should be careful all the time, no matter where we are.

(261 words)

Useful words to write a story

Answer Create suspense Describing people Describing place/time
At that point friendly/unfriendly dark/ bright
Password: All of a sudden early/ late
fun123 Out of blue slim/overweight cloudy/sunny
cruel/kind

L.S. 4.1.5 Organise, sequence and develop ideas within a text of several paragraphs on familiar topics
L.S. 3.1.6 Recognise with support typical features at word, sentence and text levels of an increased range of genres

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Further practice: (Story) Lesson 25: Writing STORY Describe a regretful experience. Real-Life Adaptation
(Unit 5: page 70)
Practice A SPM-Oriented Part 3: Extended Writing PL

Your English teacher has asked you to write an essay for the school webpage. Your story must begin with the following
words:

It was late in the afternoon when I…

In your story, you must:
• describe what happened
• write about why you feel regret

Write your story in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style.
You may use the guide given below or your own ideas to answer the question. Then, use the answer to write your story.

Unit 2 Beginning of story A description of a regretful experience
Who are your characters? Where does the story take place?
What is the story about? What sentence or fact makes the story interesting?
It was late in the afternoon when I received the important call. I never thought a phone call

would change my life so much, but it did.

Middle event What is the event leading up to the conflict? How did the characters try to accomplish their
goals?
I was making ends meet until I struck gold in my clothing business one day. I became
wealthy enough to buy everything for my mother. She was the most important person in
my whole life. We have lived together since I lost my father ten years ago. I was their only
child. While I was in a business meeting, my mother called to say she couldn’t breathe well
and that her heart was beating in a strange way.

Climax The most interesting part of the story. Is there a twist in the story? Did something
unexpected happen?
“Ma, why do you call me? I have an important business meeting. Talk later, bye,” I said, and
turned off my phone quickly.
I turned on my phone as I left the meeting room in the afternoon. My mother had tried
to call me more than a dozen times, which surprised me. Right before I tried to call my

mother back, my phone suddenly rang.

Ending of story How was the climax solved? How about the characters’ reactions? Are the mysteries
solved? What is the solution to the problem?
“Ma’am...your mother passed away an hour ago. We tried to save her, but it’s too late,” my
maid sobbed over the phone. I couldn’t feel my legs, and my mind went blank. I couldn’t

believe what I heard. I was on my knees crying out for my mother’s name.

Conclusion Why did you feel regret? How does the story turn out? What is the moral of the story?
It has been a year since the incident happened, and I still can’t forgive myself for treating
my mother badly. I should cancel the meeting and go home right after that call. I regret not
being there for my mother in her final moments.

Analytical L.S. 4.1.5 Organise, sequence and develop ideas within a text of several paragraphs on familiar topics (232 words)
Answers Video L.S. 3.1.6 Recognise with support typical features at word, sentence and text levels of an increased range of genres
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Lesson 26: Literature in Action

Practice A (L.S. 5.1.1) PL

Read the poem ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ by Lord Tennyson Alfred. Then, answer the questions below. Charge of the
Light Brigade

The Charge of the Light Brigade

Half a league, half a league, Theirs but to do and die.  Unit 2
Half a league onward, Into the valley of Death 
All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred.
Rode the six hundred. Cannon to right of them, 
“Forward, the Light Brigade! Cannon to left of them, 
Charge for the guns!” he said. Cannon in front of them 
Into the valley of Death Volleyed and thundered; 
Rode the six hundred. Stormed at with shot and shell, 
Boldly they rode and well, 
“Forward, the Light Brigade!” Into the jaws of Death, 
Was there a man dismayed?  Into the mouth of Hell 
Not though the soldier knew  Rode the six hundred.
Some one had blundered. 
Theirs not to make reply,  Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
Theirs not to reason why, 

1 In your opinion, do you agree that the soldiers should follow the wrong orders given? Why?
I disagree because we should not sacrifice ourselves for something that is not right.

2 What would you feel if you are one of the Light Brigade soldiers? Why?
I would be afraid because to be in a battlefield is not a pleasant place to be knowing that you might die in the

war.

3 Do you think the Light Brigade soldiers’ sacrifices worth for the war?
Yes, I think it is worth for the war because they served and died for their country.

4 In two words, describe what you think about war.
i. Destruction
ii. Deaths

5 What is the best word to describe the soldiers of the Light Brigade?
Brave / Courageous / Loyal

Practice B (L.S. 5.1.1) PL

Fill in the table below with three new words that you have learned by reading the poem above. Then, share your
words with your partner/group members.

Answer Three New Words I Have Learned
dismayed
valley blundered

L.S. 5.1.1 Explain briefly the feelings and opinions a text provokes in them

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Note: Lesson 109&110 (End-of-Year Test) is on page P1 to P13. Answer

Lesson 111-112: Project-Based Learning Adopt a greener lifestyle to help save the Earth. Real-Life Adaptation

Introduction Set Induction Password:
A teacher starts off the lesson by asking students to watch a YouTube video and asking them bio123
Video to think about the following questions:
• When was this video recorded?
• Who are the people in the video?
• How do they contribute to the efforts of saving Mother Earth?
The teacher would ask again the previous questions to get students’ responses. Next, the
teacher asks students to name any other practices that they know of.
Method: Start with a video (https://qrs.ly/71eca4c)

Learning At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Objectives 1 understand specific details and information about ways to contribute to a better Mother Earth.
2 practise spoken interactions by asking and giving detailed information.
3 understand specific information and details from the video.
4 make and respond to simple requests and suggestions by writing a message.

Action-oriented (What is the purpose? What will be accomplished?)

Task You will celebrate Earth Day in school and adopt these practices in your daily life.

Practice A (L.S. 1.1.2) SPM-Oriented Part 3: Matching PL

You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about how they contribute to a greener environment. For PBL 1
questions 1 to 5, choose from the list (A to G) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are two extra
letters which you do not need to use. You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

A Advise others to follow in our footsteps. (3) Speaker 1 D 1 Project-Based Learning
B Be creative to look for a better alternative. (2) Speaker 2 B 2
C Share our knowledge with others. (4) Speaker 3 A 3
D Just do what we think is right. (1) Speaker 4 C 4
E Sometimes taking the traditional way is the best. Speaker 5 F 5
F If we cannot help them, the least we can do is to leave them alone. (5)
G Don’t be afraid to spend money to learn something new.

Practice B (L.S. 3.1.2, 2.1.1) PL
Complete the conversation below. Then, role-play the dialogue.

Student A: Did you listen to the interview with five people about how they keep our Earth green? It was on a
podcast. The speakers were very good.

Student B: No, I didn’t. I was busy last night. Could you fill me in, please?

Student A: Sure. The first interviewee is a personal shopper who brings her own recyclable bags. She hopes to

prevent more plastic bags from clogging the oceans .

Student B: That’s a good idea. She’s doing the right thing for the environment.

Student A: Yes, I agree. The second person interviewed urges the public to use handkerchiefs instead of wet

tissues as they are not biodegradable .

Student B: That’s right. You can wash handkerchiefs. They are more durable too.

Answer Student A: The third speaker is a teacher. She advises students to recycle papers and send used books to recycling Analytical
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Student B: My class teacher asked us to do the same too. She even says we are her agents of change.

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Practice C (L.S. 4.2.3) SPM-Oriented Part 1: Short Communicative Message PL

You received an email from your cousin, Sarah who lives in another town.

Hi!

My school held an Earth Day campaign yesterday. All of us were required to build a household
item made out of recycled materials. How did your school celebrate Earth Day? What did you
have to do? Why was it done?

Don’t forget to write back!

Bye!

Now write an email to your cousin in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

To: [email protected]

Subject: Earth Day celebrations in school

(Opening)     It was nice hearing from you    . (How was Earth Day celebrated? recyclable bag

– shopping)     During Earth Day, we pledged to bring recyclable bags when we go shopping    .

(Why was this done? lessen – plastic bags)     This way, we will lessen the use of plastic bags    .

(What other activities did you do? hand over – pots – trees)     After that, all the students and teachers

gathered at the school hall to hand over pots of small trees that we had planted a month earlier    . (Why

was this done? go green)     These pots would be placed all over the school to help us go green .

Project-Based Learning (Closing: fun experience)     Earth Day was a fun experience for me    . (What is your hope?)

I hope you had a great time too .

Your cousin,
Jenny

(86 words)

Practice D (L.S. 5.1.1) PL

Based on the short story ‘Leaving’, give your opinion whether you would study abroad if you were in Aloo’s shoes.
Would you prefer studying in a local university like Aloo’s sister? Write down your reason and justification.

If I were Aloo, I would definitely study in the If I were Aloo, I would stay in my country, Tanzania

United States of America. and study at a local university like my sister.

Reason It is because I want to gain new experiences in I am afraid that studying abroad may affect my
life. studies negatively.

Justification Studying in another country will allow me Adjusting to a new country with a new culture
to meet new people, pick up a new language may take some time and even distract me from
and even gain general knowledge, apart from focusing on my studies.
academic knowledge.

Analytical L.S. 1.1.2 Understand independently specific information and details in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics Answer
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L.S. 5.1.1 Explain briefly the feelings and opinions a text provokes in them

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END-OF-YEAR TEST

Lessons 109 & 110 Answer

Paper 1: Reading

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Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. (Dotted underlined words are distrctors.)

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For the elderly, we suggest “Old Man’s Brew”, a strong, under the laws of Malaysia. We hope customers are
rich aromatic coffee brew. For the kids, we recommend aware of such illegal sales.
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(We are a one-stop centre for coffee lovers) 3 The purpose of this notice is to
A deter illegal sales of watches.
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C reward people who lodge reports of illegal sales.
1 Coffee Heaven is a place that
Bee Yin : Uncle Ben, I’ve passed my SPM examination with
A grows coffee beans in their centre. flying colours.

B sells coffee beans and coffee drinks. Uncle Ben : Congratulations, Bee Yin. How many distinctions
C serves many dishes for the young and old. did you score?

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now Open for Booking! Bee Yin : Okay, where shall we go?
Uncle Ben : Let’s meet at the Tropical Palms Restaurant at
• Climbers can climb up to Low’s Peak summit with
a 2-Day 1-Night climb pass. 1-day Mount Kinabalu 7.30 p.m.
permits are currently NOT available. Bee Yin : That’s fine. Is that confirmed?
Uncle Ben : Yes, the dinner will be my treat. You are an
• There are two Summit Trails – Ranau Trail and
Kota Belud Trail. These trail routes are from the inspiration to all your siblings and cousins.
Panalaban area to the summit. Bee Yin : Thanks, Uncle Ben. By the way, congratulations to

• Mesilau Trail is closed indefinitely owing to you, Uncle Ben, on emerging as the winner of the
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descend via the Timpohon trail. Uncle Ben : Don’t forget to congratulate Aunt Mei on her
recent win in the National Culinary Challenge.
• With effect from 5th of March 2023, only 100 climb
permits are issued per day by Sabah Parks until 4 The celebratory dinner is being held to congratulate
further notice. A Bee Yin on her success in a public examination.
B Uncle Joe on his success in winning a marathon.
Book early to avoid disappointment in securing your slots. C Aunt Mei on her success in the National Culinary
Go to www.sabahparks.org.my and register your details. Challenge.

2 From information in the advertisement, we learn that

A Mount Kinabalu is closed to all climbers.

B No booking is required to get a climb permit.

C Mount Kinabalu can be accessed by two trails.

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Visit our website at www.taikoplantations.org.my 7 Which of the following statements is true about the
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company. A Tourists can fly to Redang.
B Scuba diving is a prohibited activity here.
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A It is a company with plantations in several
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B The company provides job training for specialists
in their fields. The Malayan tapir is a nocturnal hoofed mammal
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6 The advertisement says that
A the facilities are exclusively for adults aged 18
and above.
B this park is strictly for local people residing in
Kota Damai.
C the charges are different for citizens of Malaysia
and non-citizens.

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Part 2 End-of-Year Test
Questions 9 to 18
Read the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.

Malayan Tiger

The tiger is featured in the national emblem of Malaysia as a symbol of
strength, majesty and nature. It has a unique yellow coat with keris-like black
stripes. It (0) has a ferocious face and the fierce eyes of a big cat. With such a
description, it can be an animal to be feared of.

Sadly today, the Malayan tiger is on the verge of extinction. There (9) ______
only around 200 of them in Peninsular Malaysia. They are mostly (10) ______ in

the jungles of the central part of the peninsula which includes Perak, Kelantan, Pahang and Terengganu. There
are no tigers (11) ______ in East Malaysia – Sabah and Sarawak.

Tigers live in the thick jungle. This enables them to stalk and (12) ______ their prey. Tigers are carnivores.
They prey mainly on sambar deer, barking deer and wild boar. Other (13) ______ are monkeys, birds and reptiles.
As large predators, tigers regard most smaller animals as a potential food source.

The Malayan tiger has been listed as an endangered (14) ______ by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and
other conservation bodies. Its population faces several (15) ______. The first one on the list is deforestation by
plantation and timber companies as well as by developers.

Another threat faced is from poachers who are illegally hunting for them. Some of the poachers are poor
farmers who need to (16) ______ their families. They have no other means of income. There are others who work
for foreign importers of body parts (17) ______ tigers such as tiger skin, bones, and tiger meat.
To save the Malayan tiger, we must first save its habitat – the jungle of Malaysia. Tigers (18) ______ a vast
roaming space to be healthy and active. Let us save this savage but beautiful animal for generations to come.

0 A has 12 A eat 16 A earn
B had B bite B foster
C have C claw C survive
D having D capture D support

9 A is 13 A food 17 A in
B are B dishes B for
C was C targets C from
D were D predators D off

10 A find 14 A kinds 18 A need
B finds B types B needs
C found C species C needed
D founded D varieties D needing

11 A over 15 A evils
B now B threats
C here C disasters
D there D dangers

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Part 3

You are going to read an extract from an article. For questions 19 to 26, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
(Dotted underlined words are distractors.)

End-of-Year Test We were married on the 12th of December 1985. for like career advancements and growth. The dream
Angie, my wife, was a Malaysian Chinese of Hakka slowly seemed to fade out of my life.
descent. I am a Malaysian of Tamil heritage. Not
all our relatives were happy about an interracial Most unexpectedly, it was Ah Yee who came to my
marriage but our parents and siblings20gave us their rescue. This was what my wife Angie told me one day.
blessings. They greeted the news with much delight
and enthusiasm. “My mother has some life savings. It is not much
but it’s enough for you to study for a law degree in
Angie was the only daughter of Ah Yee, a laundry Kuala Lumpur,” Angie informed. “She has offered to
woman. Ah Yee operated a small laundry shop which finance your law studies.”
washed, dried and ironed clothes, bedding and other I was shocked at first but mostly I was25greatly
furnishings such as curtains and rugs. It was a tough touched by this gesture. It was the turning point in my
life for a single mum. She could not afford to employ fortunes. Although some men in my situation might
assistants. She19struggled alone with her daughter as have felt too embarrassed or insulted to accept the
her only help. support of a poor mother-in-law, I did not feel that
way about it.
Now Angie, a kindergarten teacher, had to21leave
Ah Yee alone to manage the laundry business. I signed up for an external degree programme and
However, we did our part to help her out during the completed my law degree and the CLP – Certificate in
weekends. Legal Practice. It took me exactly four years to achieve
this.
After Soo Sian, our first child was born, I lost my
job. The workers in the car assembly plant were I did not give up my job at the telecommunications
retrenched. I had been working there as a motor company while I was studying for my degree. I had to
technician. Now I had to look for another job to juggle between earning an income and learning at the
support my family. same time. Soo Sian was already in school then and
had a bright future ahead. We sent her to a reputable
I was greatly distressed as I had no degree. Armed school and she was doing very well there.
with only an STPM qualification, for three months,
I sent countless emails to more than a thousand I am now a lawyer in Kuala Lumpur, thanks to
firms.22Despite being rejected by many firms, I the timely support of my mother-in-law. With my
did not give up. I knew that the opportunity would income as a lawyer, I was able to send Soo Sian off to
come. There would surely be a light at the end of a medical college. She is now a doctor. My wife, Angie,
the tunnel. At long last, I managed to find a job in has retired from the teaching profession but she is an
the Human Resources Department of a public-listed active voluntary social worker who visits care homes
telecommunications company in Kuala Lumpur. I was for the elderly.
paid a low salary,23hardly enough to provide for a
small family. The wages weren’t high enough to live Ah Yee, now at 80 years of age, lives with us. I shall
comfortably in a metropolitan city like Kuala Lumpur. never be able to repay the eternal debt that I owe her.
She will remain with us until she departs from this
My dream had always to become a lawyer one life.
day. Back in my carefree youth, as a student in Form
4 and Form 5, I had often imagined myself appearing Ah Yee’s spirit of self-sacrifice has inspired us to
before a judge pleading for an innocent person’s life be26ever conscious of our duty to help others in need.
or seeking justice. I had wanted to spend my life As a successful lawyer, I do help the poor who cannot
fighting for social justice or a cause. That was my afford the legal fees. I give free legal aid to them.
ultimate dream. Sadly though now, I was stuck at a Like her grandmother, my daughter, Soo Sian is like
dead-end job sorting out countless paperwork at the an angel.26She regularly participates in medical aid
office.24I felt like I wasn’t going anywhere with the camps for the Orang Asli villages near Kuala Lumpur.
job. It24didn’t give me the satisfaction I was looking As a result of Ah Yee’s positive influence, we have
become champions for the poor in our community.

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19 In paragraph 2, the sentence “It was a tough life for a single mum” tells us that Ah Yee End-of-Year Test
A was an orphan with no family around.
B had had a hard life as an orphan child.
C was a childless mother who had lost her husband.
D had a difficult time raising a child without a husband.

20 What was the attitude of the writer’s parents towards his marriage with Angie?
A They were very supportive.
B They were unhappy about it.
C They were strongly against it.
D They did not express any emotion.

21 Which of the following statements is true about Ah Yee?
A She had a flourishing laundry business.
B She depended on the writer’s support.
C She was well supported by her husband.
D She was able to manage a laundry single-handedly.

22 What was the proof that the writer was a determined person?
A He was rejected many times.
B He persevered till he found a job.
C He only had an STPM and had no degree.
D He had to look for another job to support his family.

23 The writer’s low salary was
A sufficient to support his family.
B hardly enough to support his family.
C more than enough to support his family.
D a decent wage for a family living in Kuala Lumpur.

24 “stuck at a dead-end job ...” This expression tells us that the job was
A a tough one to handle.
B a promising one to work for.
C one without prospects of a promotion.
D one without many travel opportunities.

25 How do you think the writer feels about Ah Yee’s actions?
A He felt rather insulted.
B He was greatly moved.
C He was greatly shocked.
D He felt rather embarrassed.

26 What is the main aim of the writer writing this story?
A To advise people not to live on charity.
B To show his gratitude to his mother-in-law.
C To show the importance of caring for the needy.
D To inform readers about the success of his family.

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End-of-Year Test Part 4
Questions 27 to 32
You are going to read an article about a student who went for a public-speaking course. 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.

How I Mastered the Art of Public Speaking
As a child, I was as quiet as a mouse. I was a loner and usually kept to myself. I never imagined that one day, I
would become a well-known public speaker. (27) D

Let me share my story with you. Until I was in Form Four, I was a relatively unknown student in my school.
(28) G So, I focused my attention on my favourite subjects: English, History and Literature. This proved to
be a great asset. (29) A

When I was in Form Four, my English language teacher, Mr Rajan, chose me to act in a drama entitled
‘The Thief’. I was cast in the role of a lawyer who would defend an innocent boy accused of theft at school.
(30) H This was the turning point in my transformation from a quiet, little-known student into a popular
school figure.

The drama required a lot of focus. I had to memorise large chunks of the lawyer’s speeches in court. This
was a great boost to my command of the English language. Mr Rajan also helped me polish my delivery. I learnt
to pronounce words with accuracy and speak with confidence and fluency. (31) E They could not believe
their eyes and ears. This was their quiet mouse roaring on the stage like a legal lion!

From then on, there was no turning back. When I went on to Form 5, I was elected the captain of my school
debating team. Mr Gomez, a brilliant debate coach, was the team’s teacher advisor. We were registered for
the Speak Up Debates 2019. (32) B Mr Gomez stressed on research and impromptu speaking practice.
He assigned us 20 topics for reading and research purposes. We also had a lot of impromptu public-speaking
practices as intensive training for the big day.

It was a great day of victory when our school’s debate team emerged as the 2019 champion in the Speak Up
Debates. To my surprise, I was named the Best Speaker! I truly didn’t see that coming as I wasn’t expecting to
win the debate.

A It was my interest in these subjects that enabled me to become a debater. (29)
B We had three months of intensive debate practice. (32)
C This was a great setback in my life.
D I had never dreamt of becoming a great public speaker. (27)
E When I acted in the play, my parents were stunned beyond belief. (31)
F I began to lose interest in my studies.
G I did not join the Science Stream because I was weak in Maths. (28)
H My parents were surprised that I was given a part in a school drama. (30)

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Part 5
Questions 33 to 40

We interviewed six people on the topic of stress management. Read the texts below and answer the questions that
follow. (Dotted underlined words are distractors.)

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A – PHAIK PENG, age 17
I go for a relaxing swim whenever I feel37stressed. I focus a lot on my strokes in the water. So all negative thoughts
disappear.36My intense breathing relieves me of the stress. The coolness of the water and its sounds have a
soothing effect. I’m lucky that there is a public swimming pool nearby which has a wave pool.

B - KUHAN, age 15
The Kledang Saiyong Hill is near my house. It is only 10 minutes away. This is where I go to whenever I feel
stressed. I usually prefer to go alone to get some38peace and quiet.33I walk up the hill. Midway uphill is a forest
with jungle trails. I enjoy the solitude here. You only hear the songs of birds and the occasional chatter of monkeys.

C – RASHID, age 16
I am into cycling. I am lucky because I live near the countryside where there are bike trails. I love to cycle through
the dirt roads with oil palm trees, coconut plantations and limestone hills in the distance. Cycling relieves stress
through better blood40circulation and breathing. The only danger I face is from passing vehicles like lorries and
speeding motorcyclists. I also need to maintain my bicycle to get the best out of my activity.

D – SUE LYN, age 18
I watch movies on streaming websites. My favourite movies are thrillers and crime detection movies. They
are39absorbing and help me take my mind away from the day’s problems. The best time to watch is before I
sleep at night. The most recent movie I watched was ‘The London Mystery’. The story is about the search for a
mysterious diamond thief. I no longer go to the cinema as I don’t see the need for it.

E – DINESH RAM, age 17
There is nothing like music and singing. It’s good for the soul.34I formed a music team with my classmates and we
perform at functions.34I forget all my problems when I am doing a show. Their applause is a great encouragement
for me. My band’s most recent performance was an online choir performance to honour our frontline heroes
in the fight against Covid-19. We are looking forward to the end of the pandemic so that we can do more live
performances.

F – MARTIN LAM, age 14
I am a ballerina. The ballet is an art form which35enables me not only to express myself but also to stretch my
limbs and tone my muscles. So I am agile and can bend easily. With ballet, I can leap, swing and almost fly up in
the air. I merge into the being I represent – a fairy, a bird or an angel! I can immerse myself in the life of another
person.

Questions 33 to 36 Paragraph
Which paragraph (A – F) describes the following opinions on stress management? B
E
Statements F
33 I enjoy a quiet uphill climb and nature trails. A
34 I find musical performances therapeutic for me.
35 I can move easily and express my emotions through dance.
36 I find the healing effects of being in the water are many.

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