OMG 6 English Form 4

Lesson 109 & 110

END-OF-YEAR TEST (PAPER 1: READING)

Part 1
Questions 1 to 8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. (Dotted underlined words are possible
correct answers.)

Coffee Heaven End-of-Year Test Customer Alert

We brew the world’s most famous coffee beans. We Demo Version We regret to inform our customers that counterfeit
have brands that suit every age group – old and young. versions of our Wallis watches are being sold in the
We have strong brews for the seasoned coffee drinkers market at reduced prices. This is a criminal offence
while the younger crowd will enjoy our milder varieties. under the laws of Malaysia. We hope customers are
aware of such illegal sales.
For the elderly, we suggest “Old Man’s Brew”, a strong,
rich aromatic coffee brew. For the kids, we recommend Customers are advised to report any such activities to:
“Choc Addict Coffee”, an Arabica coffee flavoured with [email protected]
strawberry juice and dark chocolate.
A reward of ten units of our Wallis watches will be
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3 The purpose of this notice is to
Have great coffee and assorted cakes at our cafe A deter illegal sales of watches.
B encourage criminal activities.
(We are a one-stop centre for coffee lovers) C reward people who lodge reports of illegal sales.

For more information, visit www.coffeeheaven.com.my Bee Yin: Uncle Ben, I’ve passed my SPM examination with
flying colours.
1 Coffee Heaven is a place that
Uncle Ben: Congratulations, Bee Yin. How many distinctions
A grows coffee beans in their centre. did you score?
B sells coffee beans and coffee drinks.
C serves many dishes for the young and old. Bee Yin: I scored As in eight subjects.
Uncle Ben: Wow! This calls for a celebration. Tell your parents
Mount Kinabalu Summit is OPEN for the
2021/2022 season we are celebrating your success this Saturday.
Bee Yin: Okay, where shall we go?
2D1N Mount Kinabalu Summit Climb is Uncle Ben: Let’s meet at the Tropical Palms Restaurant at
now Open for Booking!
7.30 p.m.
• Climbers can climb up to Low’s Peak summit with Bee Yin: That’s fine. Is that confirmed?
a 2-Day 1-Night climb pass. 1-day Mount Kinabalu Uncle Ben: Yes, the dinner will be my treat. You are an
permits are currently NOT available.
inspiration to all your siblings and cousins.
• There are two Summit Trails – Ranau Trail and Bee Yin: Thanks, Uncle Ben. By the way, congratulations to
Kota Belud Trail. These trail routes are from the
Panalaban area to the summit. you, Uncle Ben, on emerging as the winner of the
International Marathon Race.
• Mesilau Trail is closed indefinitely owing to Uncle Ben: Don’t forget to congratulate Aunt Mei on her
inaccessible paths. All climbers will ascend and recent win in the National Culinary Challenge.
descend via the Timpohon trail.
4 The celebratory dinner is being held to congratulate
• With effect from 5 March 2022, only 100 climb A Bee Yin on her success in a public examination.
permits are issued per day by Sabah Parks until B Uncle Joe on his success in winning a marathon.
further notice. C Aunt Mei on her success in the National Culinary
Challenge.
Book early to avoid disappointment in securing your slots.

Go to www.sabahparks.org.my and register your details.

Answer 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.

Password:
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We are one of Malaysia’s leading exporters of palm oil. End-of-Year Test It’s the perfect weekend getaway for you!
We have oil palm plantations all over Malaysia as well • Located off the coast of Terengganu
as in Indonesia and Africa. We employ thousands of • An island in the Kuala Nerus district
specialists in various fields ranging from agriculture, • One of 9 islands which forms a marine sanctuary park
research, engineering, nutrition, and marketing. • Offers a host of activities like snorkelling, paragliding and
We also offer scholarships for students who wish to scuba diving
apply to universities in Malaysia. You can also join • Crystal clear waters & white sandy beaches. The largest
our job training programmes after completing your beach is Pasir Panjang.
SPM exam. • A popular nesting site for turtles
Visit our website at www.taikoplantations.org.my for • Cosy and comfortable chalets are available
a virtual tour of the job opportunities at our company. • There is no airport here. Visitors can get to Redang on
boats from Merang or Shahbandar jetty.
5 Which statement is not true about Taiko Plantations?
A It is a company with plantations in several 7 Which of the following statements is true about the
countries. brochure?
B The company provides job training for specialists A Tourists can fly to Redang.
in their fields. B Scuba diving is a prohibited activity here.
C The company offers jobs only for those with a C Redang is an ideal place for a short break.
university degree.
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Damai. It is the perfect place for tourists and locals is about 2 metres long and is one metre in height.
to indulge in water sports, jungle walks and team- It has a black coat with a long white patch on its
building activities. shoulder. The tapir is a useful guide in the jungle.
• Fees for citizens: RM133 (adult), RM108 The Orang Asli follow paths made by the tapir.
Engineers who are building roads have used tapir
(children/senior citizens) paths to draw up their plans. Sadly, the tapir is now
• International visitors: RM197 (adult), RM165 listed as an endangered species.

(child/senior citizens) 8 Which of the following statements is true?
• Entrance fees cover Animal Showtime, all water A The tapir population is increasing rapidly.
B The tapir is more active during the day than at
sports & funfair events night.
• Breakfast & lunch included C The paths made by the tapir have been useful to
road engineers.
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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
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.
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0 A has 12 A eat 16 A earn
Demo Version 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 possible correct answers.)

We were married on the 12th of December 1985. Demo Version for like career advancements and growth. The dream
Angie, my wife, was a Malaysian Chinese of Hakka End-of-Year Testslowly 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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End-of-Year Test19 In paragraph 2, the sentence “It was a tough life for a single mum” tells us that Ah Yee
A was an orphan with no family around.
Demo VersionB 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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Demo VersionPart 4
End-of-Year TestQuestions 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 possible correct answers.)

How Teens Deal with Stress

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.
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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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Questions 37 to 40
Complete the notes below using information from the text. Choose no more than one word from the passage for
each answer.

Ways to Overcome Stress
• Try not to feel too (37)   stressed  . You should go for a cool dip in the pool.
• The (38)   peace   and quiet of the jungle appeals to some people as one can hear the sounds of nature.
• For movie fans, it’s good to watch movies which are (39)   absorbing   to help you forget about your

problems.
• Cycling on bike trails in the countryside is a great way to improve blood (40)   circulation  .

END-OF-YEAR TEST (PAPER 2: WRITING)

Part 1
You must answer this question.
Question 1
You received an email from your friend, Sheila about a birthday invitation.

Hi there,
It’s my 16th birthday at the end of June. You are invited to my house on Saturday, 28th of this
month. We plan to cater food for 30 guests. Do you think it’s a good idea to have the party in
our current pandemic situation? Do you have any other suggestions?
Let me know what you think.
Take care!

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

To: [email protected]

Subject: Thoughts on Birthday Party
Hello Sheila,
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(Opening) How are you? Thanks for the birthday invitation.

(Why are you writing this email?) I need to advise you regarding your party. As we are still under a Covid-19
lockdown till next month, I think it’s not a good idea to have the party. You will be breaking the law and
endangering the health of everyone. So, I suggest that we celebrate your special day online via a Zoom gathering.

(Closing) Your friends and I will definitely give you a great birthday. (What is your hope?) Let us
celebrate the occasion in the right way.

Your friend,
Anne

Answer

(88 words)

Password:
email123

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Part 2
You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style.

Question 2
Your class has been discussing about role models that they look up to in life. Your English teacher has asked you to
write about a person that you look up to.

In your essay, you should write about:
• how that person looks like
• reasons you like that person
• how you feel about that person

Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.
(Introduction) A person that I look up to is my uncle. We call him Uncle Tommy. He is 70 years old and highly
respected in our family.
(Body 1) He is tall and slim, with a moustache and grey hair. He usually walks with the aid of a walking
stick. (Elaboration 1) He looks dignified, with a kind smile. When you talk to him, he looks deep into your eyes.
(Elaboration 2) He is soft-spoken and never raises his voice. His speech is clear and he chooses his words carefully.
(Body 2) I like him because he is kind and generous to all. (Elaboration 1) As the eldest brother, he helped his
parents to educate his siblings. (Elaboration 2) Even now, he volunteers his time in non-profit organisations.
(Conclusion) I feel inspired and honoured to know him. I am now writing the story of his life on my blog. (What
is your hope?) I hope his life story as a dedicated railway station master in the 1970s will serve as an inspiration
to others.

(149 words)
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Part 3
Write an answer to one of the questions 3 – 5 in this part. Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate
style on this question paper. Put the question number in the box at the top of the answer space.

Question 3
You see this notice outside your school library.

Articles Needed!
Suggestions to Improve the Condition of Our School
• Why do you need to improve the conditions in school?
• What is the second urgent need for repairs?
• What is your appeal for support?
Write us an article answering these questions. The best article will be displayed on the school magazine.

Write your article.

Question 4
You recently saw this notice on a travel blog.

We Need Your Reviews!
Have you been to any interesting places? Send us your review.

Say what you enjoyed about the place.
Would you recommend the place to your friends? Why?

The best reviews will be posted on our website.

Write your review.

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Question 5
You came across a short story competition on a website.

The Hero

Your story should include:
• a description about a young hero who faced obstacles in life
• how to achieve success with his heroism

Write your story.

Question 3:

I am writing this article to give suggestions to upgrade our school facilities. SMK Sri Putra is one of the oldest schools in our district, so we need to upkeep the
school maintenance. The first urgent need is to replace the 90-year-old roof of the main building. There are leaks at various points, especially above the library and
the top floor classrooms. On rainy days, we have to close the library because the rain comes through and damages the books. The classes on the top floor have had

to be moved to other places in the school during the rainy season. This is highly disruptive and an inconvenience to students.

Another urgent need is to build a covered walkway from the main gate to the main porch. During the rainy season, we have to use umbrellas to walk from the gate
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to the main porch. We get drenched in the process. Most schools have covered pathways from the main gate to the porch. We need to have this built in our school

compound. It is estimated that the pathway will cost RM20,000. I am sure the Parent-Teacher Association can raise the money for this purpose. The pathway will

enhance the safety and comfort of our students.

We can appeal for government aid to replace the roof. It will cost some RM200,000 to replace it. In 2030, our school will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. Let us

complete these two major projects by that time. (243 words)

Question 4:

An interesting place that I want to share is Kek Lok Tong Cave. It is located in a northern suburb of Ipoh known as Gunung Rapat. I went to this place recently when

I visited my cousins in Ipoh. They happen to live in a residential part of Gunung Rapat.

About one kilometre away from the cave, you will enter a big area of trees and shrubs. From afar, you can see limestone hills, granite rocks covered by lush

vegetation. You feel like you are in the jungle. The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. You can enjoy the cool air.

Along the way, you can feed the monkeys that live on the hills. Once you enter the cave, you get into a vast inner valley surrounded by limestone hills. Here you can

have a picnic or listen to the birds. You really feel close to nature here. It is a peaceful retreat – ideal for meditation.

There is a cafeteria nearby which offers only vegetarian dishes. You can sample even the “meat” dishes which are prepared using vegetables. You have a choice of

spicy and mild varieties. Although the food range is limited, they are delicious and nutritious. They only use organic ingredients and are noted for good hygienic

practices.

I would strongly recommend this place. A visit to Kek Lok Tong Cave brings you closer to nature with no entrance fees.

(233 words)

Question 5:

Jega was a humble aircraft mechanic but he was a wizard when it came to servicing an aeroplane. His passion was in aircraft engines. But Jega could not be a pilot
as he only had an SPM qualification.

His dream had always been to be a pilot but his parents were poor. They could not afford the fees for the course. So, he joined an airline company as an aircraft

mechanic. His low pay was just enough to support his sister, Sharmani, who aspired to be a doctor.

Then, something happened to change all that. A plane crashed into the Java Sea in 2015. More than 100 passengers were trapped inside. The passengers were still

alive and had oxygen left only for two hours. Emergency rescue teams were flown in from Malaysia. Jega volunteered for one of them. He dived with the crew to the

plane on the seabed. Using a special escape corridor, Jega and his crew managed to transfer all the passengers into a submarine that was fitted to the plane. The

people of Malaysia hailed Jega as the hero of that flight. Jega was awarded a million-dollar reward. He was happy he could finally achieve his dream.

After spending four years at an airline academy, Jega is now a fully-fledged pilot. Not only that, Jega’s younger sister is now a doctor, thanks to Jega’s financial

support. With heroism and courage, Jega managed to fulfil his own dream and his sister’s ambition. (244 words)

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END-OF-YEAR TEST (PAPER 3: SPEAKING)

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PART 2 2A
2B
My Favourite Subject in School Task 3
Talk about your favourite school subject.

You should say:
• what the subject is
• why you enjoy studying it
• how important the subject is
• how can one master the subject

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Demo Version Our National Language

Talk about our national language.

You should explain:
• why we must know our national language
• that our national language gives us a national identity
• the need for a common language in a multiracial society
• how our national language is useful in local trade

PART 3

make people
happy

help the blind overcome
loneliness

Why Do People
Keep Pets?

security sense of
responsibility

Answer lower stress

Password:
blind123

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END-OF-YEAR TEST (PAPER 4: LISTENING)

Part 1 Audio
Questions 1 to 7 Track 1

You will hear people talking in seven different situations. For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).
You will hear each recording twice. Answer all the questions.

1 The family plans to stay at 5 According to the girl, Dr Martin Luther King wanted
A the Seaview Hotel for one night. A to build a land of dreams.
B the Marine Hotel for three nights. B to join a civil rights movement.
C the Continental Hotel for two nights. C to bring about change in his country.

2 During the lockdown, the boy could keep his hair 6 The occasion described by the boy was about
short by A a farewell event.
B a reunion event.
A doing it himself. C a graduation event.
B visiting a barber.
C getting his sister’s help. 7 According to the girl, the weight loss plan combines
A both diet and exercise.
3 When does the boy take his afternoon nap? B medication and supplements.
A Every day C a vegetarian diet and gym training.
B Once a week
C Twice a week

4 By the end of the dialogue, we can say that Mimi
A is undecided.
B prefers Rohan.
C will vote for Shalini.
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End-of-Year Test
Part 2 Audio
Questions 8 to 15 Track 2

You will hear Chef Martin talking about the person who inspired him most in his life. For questions 8 to 15, circle the
correct answer (A, B, or C). You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

8 What happened to the narrator’s father when the 12 The narrator’s mother can best be described as Answer
narrator was 12 years old? A a rough woman.
B a tough woman
A He passed away. C a stout woman.
B His left hand had to be amputated.
C He had an accident at his workplace. 13 What was the greatest challenge the narrator’s
mother faced?
9 Who became the breadwinner of the family after the
amputation incident? A The physical labour she suffered.
B The long hours she had to work.
A The narrator C Earning enough to educate her children.
B The narrator’s mother
C The narrator’s siblings 14 The narrator became a famous
A cook.
10 The narrator’s grandparents were originally from B writer.
A India C speaker.
B Melaka
C Sitiawan 15 The narrator says he was inspired to succeed in life
by
11 The narrator’s mother supported her family by
working A the sufferings of his father.
B the sacrifices of his mother.
A in a laundry shop. C the desire for personal fame.
B as a domestic help.
C as a rubber tapper.

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Audio Part 3
Track 3 Questions 16 to 20

You will hear five short extracts in which different people talk about how they spend their weekends. For questions 16
to 20, 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 My friends and I love athletic events. (18) Speaker 1 G 16
B We attend lectures at the local university.
C I combine gardening with my computer work. (19) Speaker 2 D 17
D My craze is for sci-fi movies at the cinemas. (17)
E We are active in community service. (20) Speaker 3 A 18
F I give tuition to university students.
G I love to feast my eyes on the latest dresses and shoes. (16) Speaker 4 C 19

Speaker 5 E 20

Part 4
Questions 21 to 30

You will hear a reporter from a school magazine interviewing Mr Sam Loo, a successful chef in Bandar Baru Putra.
For questions 21 to 30, fill in the missing information in each numbered space. Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for
each space. You will hear the interview twice. Answer all the questions.
End-of-Year Test

Demo Version
Audio From an Engineer Going Back to His Roots
Track 4
One may have a university degree, but life often leads graduates to rediscover the value of their roots. One such
person is Bandar Baru Putra’s highly popular porridge (21)   chef  , Mr Sam Loo. He recently shared his
story with PERINTIS – our school magazine.

An (22)   engineering   graduate from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Mr Sam Loo, first
worked for a construction firm. In 2008, the Malaysian economy suffered a (23)   recession  . Mr Loo, like
hundreds of others, lost his job. With his (24)   savings  , Mr Loo opened a family restaurant in Bandar
Baru Putra. This (25)   restaurant   specialised in rice porridge dishes which were made very famous in
the earlier years at his father’s streetside food stall.

All seemed to be well until the Covid-19 (26)   pandemic   hit in March 2020. There was a sharp drop
in business and the restaurant had to be closed due to concerns for public (27)   safety  . Not willing to
give up, Mr Loo, who had mastered the (28)   recipes  , ingredients and cooking styles opened his home-
based online food delivery service. With the help of his IT-qualified son, the Loo family used e-commerce to
promote their sales.

When asked to reflect on the past, Mr Loo paid a glowing tribute to his (29)   parents   who not
only gave him an excellent education but also taught him to perfect his (30)   culinary   skills. He also
praised his wife Jeannie for her faith in him. Finally, he advised all young entrepreneurs to master IT skills and

e-commerce.

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

Introduction Set Induction
A teacher starts off the lesson by asking students to watch a YouTube video and asking them
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/w2cy5pz)

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.
Demo Version
Project-Based LearningAction-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 Audio

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
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.

Student A: The third speaker is a teacher. She advises students to recycle papers and send used books to recycling

centres .

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?

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

Project-Based Learning

Demo Version
(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 .

(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.

L.S. 1.1.2 Understand independently specific information and details in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics
L.S. 2.1.1 Explain simple content on familiar topics from what they read and hear
L.S. 3.1.2 Understand specific details and information in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics
L.S. 4.2.3 Produce an extended plan or draft and modify this appropriately in response to feedback or independently
L.S. 5.1.1 Explain briefly the feelings and opinions a text provokes in them

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LISTENING TAPESCRIPT

(Underlined words are a clue for correct answers. Dotted underlined words are possible correct answers.)

SCHEME OF WORK (TEXTBOOK BASED LESSON) Mr. Tan: Don’t worry. That’s an educational online game. It’s

quite popular with children.

UNIT 1 Madam Salmah: Oh, I didn’t know about it.
Track 1.1
Question 1 Mr. Tan: Yes, that means your grandson can practise concrete
You hear a boy and a girl talking about computers.
Fadli: Hello, Maria. counting. It trains him to count numbers better.

Maria: Hi, Fadli. Madam Salmah: Oh I see. It didn’t cross my mind! I was worried he

Fadli: I heard that you have just bought a computer. was spending too much time on it.

Maria: Yes, I did. Mr. Tan: Children can even practise simple addition at the

Fadli: I want to get one too. But I am unable to make a choice, whether ‘Pizza Shop’.
to get a desktop or a laptop. I’m thinking of getting a tablet too!
Madam Salmah: Okay, thanks Mr Tan. I understand the game better
Maria: Well, laptops and tablets are portable. But they can be easily
stolen. A desktop, however, is not easy to steal due to its weight. now.

Fadli: Although my heart favours a laptop, I will go for the heavier one! Question 6
Maria: Then, you should follow what your heart tells you. You hear a girl and a boy talking about the Internet.
Emily: The Internet has greatly improved our lives, right? We can

read up on the latest news on online news sites.
Adrian: Definitely, now we have information at our fingertips. With a

click of a button, we can easily search for information.

Emily: I wouldn’t know how to go without it.
Adrian: Yes, I agree. The web is now a necessary communication tool.
Emily: The good thing is it is easily accessible to the world.
Adrian: It has been helpful in so many ways. Although we live far

apart, we can communicate at any time of the day.
Question 2 Demo Version
You hear a boy and a girl talking about a food delivery app. Question 7
Ravi: I am hungry and bored staying at home. You will hear a girl and a boy discussing an essay topic.
Amirah: Hi Suresh, I need help with an essay I have to write.
Alisha: Why don’t you order food through the FoodDay App? It’s Suresh: Sure. What’s the topic on?
simple and easy to use. Amirah: “Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master.”

Ravi: I’m afraid of going out during the pandemic. I don’t understand what it means.
Suresh: Oh, ‘servant’ here refers to how technology can better serve
Alisha: You don’t even need to leave home. It’s a food delivery
app. Firstly, you need to find a restaurant and check if the us.
restaurant delivers food to your location. This app allows Amirah: What about ‘the dangerous master’?
you to browse through a menu. Make your payment online Suresh: That refers to the disadvantages of technology, such as how
after you have chosen your meal. Then, it will be delivered
right to your doorstep. It’s so convenient. people get scammed or get addicted to online games.
Amirah: Oh, I see. Now, I get it. Thanks for your help, Suresh.
Ravi: Okay, I will try it out. Thanks for the suggestion, Alisha. Suresh: You’re most welcome.

Question 3 Track 1.2
You hear a man talking about an online game for children. Marina: Hello, Andrew. How have you been?
Host: Today, we have Mr Ram with us. He is going to talk about a Andrew: Hi, Marina. I am good. What made you go jogging today? I

fun interactive online game for kids. Mr. Ram. It’s all yours! haven’t seen you in this park for some time.
Marina: Well, I need some exercise. I’ve been doing a lot of reading
Mr. Ram: Hello, everyone! In this game, your child can learn to
identify money and learn how to save while they learn for my work.1Writing at home for a long time is making my
about the currency. body lethargic.
Andrew: You’re right, sitting down in one position is not healthy. My
Host: Are there any incentives offered to motivate the child? wife loves playing tennis but I prefer 2cycling. You can join
Mr. Ram: Yes, after finishing a game, the child is rewarded with a her if you like.
Marina: I see, but I think tennis is a bit too strenuous for me! I will
trip to a virtual store to buy supplementary items. stick to gardening.
Andrew: You seemed worried. Is something bothering you?
Question 4 Marina: How can you tell?
You hear a boy and a girl talking about social media platforms. Andrew: I could sense from your3expression. You’re not as cheerful
Faizal: Which social media platform do you like, Soo Ling? Are you as before. I could tell from the anxious look on your face.
Marina: Well, I guess I am a little worried for my son. He is always
on Instagram? playing online games. When I asked him about his studies,
he just shrugged his shoulders. He was4relaxing on the
Soo Ling: Yes, I use it. But with Instagram, I need to click on one chair with a bored look.
profile at a time. This makes me spend a lot of time to Andrew: Oh dear! No wonder you’re worried.
respond to all my friends. It’s quite time-consuming. Mariana: Yes, he isn’t serious in his studies at all. He didn’t even look
me in the eye. Judging from his body language, I could tell
Faizal: Yes, that’s true. What about WhatsApp? he was definitely not interested in his studies.
Soo Ling: WhatsApp is fine too as it lets me interact privately with Andrew: Perhaps, we need to give him exposure to what’s out there. Who
knows he might want to be a computer support person like me!
a friend. I can message a friend personally.

Faizal: So what’s your preference then?

Soo Ling: My preference is Facebook where I can read posts by more
than one friend in the news feed and respond at one go.

Question 5

You hear a man and a woman talking about a phone app.

Madam Salmah: Hello, Mr Tan!

Mr. Tan: Hello there, Madam Salmah! How are you?
Madam Salmah: I’m fine. Just a little stressed that my grandson has

been using some phone app to play ‘Pizza Shop’.

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Mariana: Prior to being a computer support specialist, I believe you Matilda: Well, you need to be able to memorise lines quickly. It
held another position, right? also helps if you are flexible with changes to the script.
Another skill would be the ability to mimic accents and
Andrew: Yes, you’re right. I was an5Internet Technician Supervisor. dialects as needed for the character.
Mariana: What were your duties like?
Andrew: Well, basically I solved internet connectivity problems Interviewer: Do you need to be good at singing?

and helped customers to6troubleshoot their connection Matilda: Yes, that would be another necessary skill – the ability
problems. to6sing and act.
Marina: Was it challenging for you?
Andrew: No, not at all. The hardest part was telling the customer that Interviewer: Do you have any other skills to master?
I could not fix the problems.
Marina: So, did you enjoy your work? Matilda: Ah, yes. An actor needs to have good interpersonal skills
Andrew: Yes, I did. I enjoyed learning how the Internet works and when working with other actors.
how to7solve technical issues.
Marina: Now, as the computer support specialist, what are your job Interviewer: How do you land a job as an actor?
functions?
Andrew: Some trivial tech support tasks such as recovering lost Matilda: If you have a degree in theatre, it would be good. Acting
data, upgrading computers and updating existing operating experience is also helpful. Actors mostly get their roles
systems. I do some intense problem-solving, monitoring by going for auditions, but7training is equally important.
and revising of existing8network system.
Marina: Do you deal with computer users? Interviewer: What aspect do you feel is more important for an actor
Andrew: Yes, I do. I also offer technical assistance directly – training or talent?
to computer users. I provide help and advice to all
programmable electronic9device users. Matilda: Well, talent is important. However, no matter how
Mariana: You seem excited when you talk about your job! talented you are, training, practice and hard work make
Andrew: I think, it is to do with being in a field that is ever changing. It’s a person better.
not stagnant! I don’t think there is any other industry that can
match its importance and10relevance in the current time. Interviewer: How do you rehearse when other actors are not
Marina: Do you think my son would be interested to further his available?
studies in IT?
Andrew: Why not? He loves computers. I think he would enjoy being Matilda: I would ask my family and friends to step in and8read
in this field. You could suggest it to him. their lines. Sometimes, I just read my lines and practise
Demo Version my9expressions and reactions, and pretend that the
UNIT 2 actors are there.

Track 2.1 Interviewer: How would you react when you receive a negative
review?
Interviewer: Hello Matilda, thank you for sparing some time to have
Matilda: I would usually use the feedback on my performance to
this interview with Live on Stage! identify the areas I can improve on.

Matilda: You are welcome. Interviewer: Do you have anything to say to those who want to follow
in your footsteps?
Interviewer: Well, what influenced you to be involved in a career as
Matilda: There’s no such thing as overnight success. Most actors
an actor? have had to work very hard to get to where they are now
– through hard work and10persistence, not luck.
Matilda: I got to1pursue this career when I was 12 years old. A
Interviewer: Right. It has been wonderful talking to you. Thank you
relative of mine suggested that I try my luck as a TV for your time.

commercial talent. I ventured into acting from then on. Matilda: Thank you.
Interviewer: Now that, the film ‘Tasha the Asian Warrior’ is being
Track 2.2
screened in Malaysia, how do you feel about playing I had completed my Form Six, but I was unable to continue my
studies yet1due to financial constraints. I was hoping to get a
Matilda: Tasha’s character? scholarship. So, I was doing some miscellaneous jobs to earn
Tasha’s character has a special significance for me. some pocket money. I collected scrap metal items and sold them
at a recycling centre.
I grew up in a family that faced a lot of hardships
One day, as I was on my rounds, I reached my neighbour’s house.
in life. I have had brave women like my mother and Mr Tan had asked me to collect the scrap metal. I collected several
large empty tin cans. As I was riding off, I2heard some rattling
grandmother who inspired me a lot. I think that Tasha is sounds coming from one of the cans. I stopped by the roadside. I
looked inside the can and found an expensive, shiny watch. I knew
brave and her bold attitude represents that spirit. something was amiss.
I saw James3cutting the grass with a lawnmower. He was working
Interviewer: How is this character like you? as a gardener. I knew James as he used to tease me a lot at school. I
remember James and some other boys throwing empty cans at me.
Matilda: Tasha is2fearless. She also loves her family and is very They used to4mock me as I cycled on my rounds. They didn’t stop
laughing at me. They called me all kinds of names, but I pretended not
responsible. Here is the part where I am like Tasha. I am to care.
I was wondering5how the watch ended up in the metal container.
a family-oriented person. Many Asian women have such After much thought, I rode down the street to Mr. Tan’s factory. Mr. Tan
owned a hardware factory. I couldn’t resolve the issue unless I found
characteristics. Mr. Tan and told him about it. I knew how to get there because my father
used to work at the hardware factory. As soon as I reached the factory,
Interviewer: Was playing this character challenging for you? the security guard escorted me to the manager’s office.
Matilda: I am actually fine playing this character in this adventure “Sir,6this is the thief,” the guard said. “Look, he has the watch.” I was
stunned and on the verge of tears. The manager interrogated me and I
movie. I can3relate to the character as I have real-life kept denying that I stole it. The manager would not listen and7brought
the matter to the police immediately. I was then taken to a room.
experiences of playing a brave character.

Interviewer: Now, let’s talk about the acting part. As an actor, what

are you responsible for apart from memorising your

lines for the4script?

Matilda: Oh, I have to research the role to form an idea on how to

portray the character. I also have to maintain punctuality

and be professional on the set during the rehearsals.

Interviewer: I’m sure that actors are expected to play roles with
certain accuracy and flexibility. What would be the

necessary skills to do that?

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As I was waiting there, Mr. Tan walked into the room, and James Demo Versiondo provide cash on delivery upon request, but I4would have to think
was with him. James pointed at me and accused me as the thief. “How about it whether it is a possible arrangement or I might have to reject it.
do you know, James?” Mr. Tan asked and James could not answer. “I
didn’t even tell you that there was a theft.” Mr. Tan began to try to Overall, as a personal shopper, I provide guidance and purchasing
solve pieces of the puzzle. Somehow, he knew that James had to be services to clients. As this job is appointment driven, I work5irregular
the culprit.8After much interrogation by the police, James finally schedules. Sometimes, I work at nights and weekends. I process
spilled the beans. He admitted that two other boys were also involved orders on behalf of clients through discussions via telephone calls or
in the theft. Mr Tan then offered me a job in the factory because I was emails.6Information is logged in the order system after a discussion
honest. I had found the watch but I did not keep it; I tried to return it. on what the client is looking for as well as any specific features they
need the items to have.
UNIT 3
Track 3.1 I submit a comprehensive product information to my clients.
Hi, I am Maria Othman. Welcome to my session on Money Matters. This is to ensure clients are satisfied with their items. I also suggest
Today, I am going to tell you a story. This story is about a girl, Anita who products that clients must get based on the latest trends. When
wanted to own a pair of UV-responsive sneakers. At that time,1it was a client is dissatisfied with an item, I help to7make an exchange or
a trending topic on Twitter so she had to have it. Many of her friends replace the product with something more suitable.
owned such sneakers. The colour changing shoes utilise a special
technology that is responsive to UV light rays. As a result, when UV light As a personal shopper, I always maintain a professional approach
hits the top part of the sneakers,2the hue changes to pink, blue, and with each client. It is my goaI to provide the highest level of customer
orange. In addition, the soles also undergo this magical metamorphosis. service at all times. I need to have excellent communication and
customer service skills. Besides that, I have to manage my time
Anita could only spare about a hundred ringgit for the shoes. The effectively to meet deadlines and have purchases ready for clients. I
sneakers cost about five hundred ringgit a pair. That’s a difference of don’t only have one client at a time. Often, I8manage multiple clients,
about3four hundred ringgit. Her classmate Jeff suggested to her, “Why so I must be organised. Thus, I would be able to track what I am
don’t you try the night market? You might be able to get a similar pair purchasing for each client. I use the latest digital devices and websites
at a much lesser price. It will save you a lot of money. The quality may to showcase items to clients and manage administrative work.
not be as you are expecting it to be, though.”
UNIT 4
Anita found a stall selling sneakers and she chose one that she Track 4.1
liked. However, she decided not to buy it. To her, it was cheap and Speaker 1
only looked similar design-wise but4did not function like one. Then, I miss my coursemates and having interactions with them during breaks.
she tried to buy it online on a pre-loved item website. It was out of We all need to meet up with friends and share some laughs or tears. I find
stock. The seller asked her to make payment in advance to book the that would make for better social interaction. It isn’t the same as sending
sneakers. However, her friend Sarah cautioned her against doing so text messages. I am1mostly lacking contact with people. I miss going
as she might not get the item. It didn’t look like a valid site and the to school as I prefer having interactions with friends.
seller 5could possibly scam customers of their money.
Speaker 2
Then, Anita saw a poster of a shoemaker who made a pair of shoes I don’t have to spend time travelling to school as I live far from home. I
for only fifty ringgit. “I can make your shoes for only6three hundred can use that time to read and work on my projects.2My productivity has
ringgit with discount,” the shoemaker said. Anita was taken aback improved by leaps and bounds, with the switch to online learning. I
by the huge amount. The shoemaker explained, “You want it to be don’t find it hard to follow the lessons outlined. To me, online learning
made of a better material, so, it will be another hundred ringgit. Then, can help us gain the skill of adapting to change. This is a lifelong learning.
I will have to use this special colour and for that I charge another
two hundred ringgit.” She gave up on the shoemaker, but she was still Speaker 3
dead set on buying the sneakers. During a lockdown, we can be more efficient by adopting a strict
plan.3Discipline is extremely crucial. You can prepare a timetable
Finally, she listened to her friend, Sarina who told her that she can and stick to it as closely as possible. To be efficient at online learning,
use her credit card to get the sneakers. She only has to pay in small you need to plan your time well to avoid missing out on lessons. Thus,
instalments each month. She was so happy that she had gotten the everything will be in order and follow suit.
shoes she wanted, but soon she7began to regret it. Due to her rash
decision,7she is now in debt for many months. Speaker 4
I think the face of4education will change completely due to the
The moral of this story is you should adopt smart buying habits. pandemic. Most of the things that were impossible to do in the
Compare prices, look out for special promotions and discounts.8Do past can now be done. Anything is possible with online learning.
not buy on impulse. If your expenses exceed your income, you will In the future, when students cannot attend classes or sit for
have to borrow money to meet your daily expenses. Over time, this examinations physically, we can give them opportunities to do so,
pattern of borrowing may cause you to get into debt. using what we have learnt during the time of this pandemic.

Track 3.2 Speaker 5
Hi, I am Yasmin and I can be your exclusive personal shopper. I think online lessons are better structured than I expected. I5don’t
What do I do as a personal shopper? Let me make it clear for you. I really see a difference between the online and traditional
shop for others for a living. Generally, personal shoppers can shop for classroom lessons. Group work is done in separate slots; we have
everything, but I1buy clothing and accessories for my clients. If you allocations of time slots for those discussions. When the time is over,
are my client, I could choose suitable clothes for you and send photos we join the general slot to continue with the class.
of clothing options.
Track 4.2
I would be happy to deliver your clothes right to your doorstep, Question 1
with a minimum delivery fee of RM302within the Klang Valley. I could You will hear a girl talking about peer pressure influence.
also courier your order to any part of Malaysia. I will do my best to Choose your friends wisely as peer influence can be strong. Sometimes,
assist you to get the items that you want. If3your item is not in stock, I peer pressure can be positive, thus having the right group of friends
will contact you via WhatsApp and email. I may suggest other available can help us make good choices. We can limit negative peer pressure
items. I will then proceed with the purchase after I have received an influence by choosing the right group of friends who can help us make
order confirmation from your side. Otherwise, I will give you a refund. good choices. Friends who support your values can stand up for you
Do note that the refund is only valid before I make the purchase. I won’t when you are in a difficult situation.
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Question 2 Demo VersionAini: What were you doing at the mountain when the earthquake hit?
You will hear a boy talking about the effects of social media. Alex: I went up as a trainer for a Malaysian1mountaineering company.
We know that social media can bring about positive or negative
effects. We often misinterpret when people post pictures of the best I was asked to accompany a group of school students to climb
time of their lives which creates a false sense of reality. Teenagers up Mount Kinabalu.
tend to compare the reality of their lives with the picture-perfect Aini: What were you all doing moments before the earthquake?
image as portrayed in other people’s lives. As a result, they feel the Alex: I was actually2tasked to take photographs for my employer’s
pressure to keep up. We must not think that we are not as good as Facebook page. At that time, I remember seeing the students in
others. my group taking selfies and chatting happily3moments before
the earthquake struck.
Question 3 Aini: What was the time and magnitude of the earthquake?
You will hear a boy talking about watching movies. Alex: It was about 7.15 in the morning. It was a 6.0 magnitude of an
I usually enjoy watching my favourite movies late at night and earthquake.
on weekends. Horror movies are good but I’m not that keen if the Aini: What did you do then, Mr Alex?
storyline is not interesting or has a twist. I wouldn’t waste any time Alex: I immediately directed the students to lean against the rock face
on cartoons, either. I guess I am into movies about superheroes the and4shield their heads with their hands. Rocks – some are the
most – where powerful heroes with various abilities can fight evil. As size of houses – were raining down on us. It was like somebody
for the sci-fi genre, well, I don’t fancy that much. was5hitting my head with a baseball bat.
Aini: Could you tell us about the students?
Question 4 Alex: There were a large number of students from Singapore at that
You will hear a woman talking about her paragliding experience. time. They were there on a trekking expedition. Students in my
I think that an extreme sport like paragliding is something that group were mainly primary school kids from Singapore.
everyone should try. I felt very small up in the air. It made my problems, Aini: How many groups were there?
concerns, and thoughts seem tiny. Nothing seemed to matter. It will Alex: Divided into five6teams, some of the students had just put on
shape your world view and senses after being suspended hundreds their rope harnesses when they heard a loud rumble. Boulders
of metres above ground and seeing the world pass by from above. dislodged by the earthquake came rushing down at them.
You can’t help but have a shift in perspective in terms of how you see Aini: Could you tell me more about the trail?
things. Alex: A group of primary school students was attempting a7trail
when the earthquake struck. The route is normally safe for
Question 5 upper primary school students to attempt, but in the case of an
You will hear a woman advising some teenagers on how to be happier. earthquake, there is no shelter or vegetation on the rock face
Being cooped up at home, you may feel depressed. As a teen, your to8protect them from falling rocks and debris.
happiness is determined by your mindset. I can’t afford to travel Aini: How did the efforts during the rescue operation go at that time?
because I am poor. So, I focus on something positive in life. I realised Alex: Rescuers9who returned from the disaster scene said that
that planning a trip makes me feel disappointed. So, I set goals and helicopters faced difficulty in flying low over the mountain top.
make them as specific as possible. This will give you the drive and They had to keep below 10,000 feet to stay safe.
focus on what is important. Don’t dwell on happiness too much but Aini: It is indeed a shock for most of us. Now, as a result of the
work on it! earthquake, most areas in the Kinabalu park have been closed
temporarily, right?
Question 6 Alex: Yes, it is closed now until the situation is clear. It is undergoing
You will hear a man giving a talk on teenagers and stress. repairs and rehabilitation.
Teenagers face many pressures at school. Parents and peers can help Aini: Do you know if this was the first earthquake to strike the area?
detect signs of stress. Being stuck at home and away from regular life Alex: Well, the last major earthquake to strike the area occurred
adds to that feeling. We must help them deal with life’s stresses in a in 1976, about 100 kilometres to the south-east of Sabah.
few ways. We should teach them how to prioritise to simplify their life In comparison, more than 100 earthquakes above the 6.0
by spending time on important stuff. Allow them to talk about their magnitude have10struck Sumatra in the past two decades. As far
feelings openly and practise mindfulness. We should also create a safe as we know, this was the first earthquake of this magnitude to
atmosphere at home. strike near Mount Kinabalu.
Aini: Mr. Alex, is there anything that you would like to say before we
Question 7 end this interview?
You will hear a boy talking about young people’s right to make decisions. Alex: Yes. I am deeply saddened by the incident. I would like to express
The pandemic has brought about uncertainties in the lives of young my deepest condolences and sympathies to the victims’ families
people. Learning has gone online while social distancing is the and loved ones. As I grieve over the loss of such young lives,
new norm. I am Zul and as a 16-year-old student, I speak about the I also take heart that they were doing their best by stretching
challenges of preparing for final year exams at home and that I enjoy their limits and taking on new challenges.
easy access to the Internet that some students do not have. We are Aini: Thank you very much for your time.
consumers of services who are left out of the key decision-making Alex: You are most welcome, Aini.
process. Young people must be consulted.
Track 5.2
UNIT 5 Question 1
You will hear a girl talking about travelling light.
Track 5.1 Travelling light grants you more freedom and flexibility. A heavy
Aini: Hello, Mr Alex Lee. It’s great to meet you. Thank you for granting suitcase can be hard to carry, but with a light bag, you can move
quickly through airports and train stations. It’s so much more
us this interview for our school magazine, School Buzz. convenient to take public transport with a small, light bag. You are
Alex: Nice to meet you too, Aini and it’s my pleasure. also less likely to lose things when you travel light as it’s easier to
Aini: People had been used to minor tremors now and then, but no keep track of your belongings.

one predicted an earthquake of such magnitude coming. Did
you expect such an incident would happen?
Alex: Well, this is something no one can predict. There had been
tremors in the past, but not of this magnitude. We did not
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Question 2 Demo Versionit was a challenge cycling in the countryside. What a wonderful sight
You will hear a man talking about smart travel. greeted us! I saw a water buffalo wallowing in the river. Then, we
Everyone should try to travel smart. When packing clothes, add a few took a break at a village. Here we witnessed the daily life of the local
dryer sheets in your suitcase. They keep your clothes smelling fresh, community.
even after a long flight. Roll your clothes or cram them into Ziploc
bags to save more space. If you want to fold your clothes, stick tissue Question 2
paper between any formal wear to iron out any wrinkles. For packing You will hear a girl talking about journal writing.
liquids, use plastic to wrap the top and body of a lotion or shampoo I like to write in my journal a lot in my free time. To me, it’s important
container to prevent spills. to have my thoughts organised. I jot them down in my journal. Doing
this gives me an outlet to do that. Every night before bedtime, I try
Question 3 to make a new entry about life at home, in school and my goals. I also
You will hear a boy talking about travel during the holidays. come up with a to-do list every morning to know exactly what I need
Every year, millions of people travel during the holidays. Unfortunately, to achieve.
you may face crowded airports, flight delays, baggage restrictions and
long security lines. Start by checking in earlier to help streamline the Question 3
process. Reading up on baggage weight restrictions can prevent extra You will hear a boy talking about video games.
airport charges. When I am bringing gifts, I usually don’t wrap them. I like to play video games, especially puzzle games during the holidays. I
The customs officer may want to inspect the packages for security like them because they are fast-paced. Sometimes, I compete on my own
reasons. So it’s better to wait until you arrive at your final destination and at times with my friends. I like to compete for higher scores. I find
before wrapping your gifts. that healthy competitions help me to grow and learn so that I can be the
best at what I am good at. At the same time, I can be my better self.
Question 4
You will hear a girl talking about her travel experience in a country. Question 4
Climate is hot in the Philippines, so people don’t like to walk. For a few You will hear a girl talking about outdoor activities.
pesos, they can ride a tricycle for a few hundred metres. In the cities, I like mountain-climbing or hiking during my free time. I try my best
tricycles aren’t usually allowed on transit roads. These vehicles are to find a way to enjoy the outdoors. During the last holidays, I climbed
hogging the roads, with their low average speed of less than 20km/h. a mountain that I had never thought I would ever be able to do it –
On national highways, they can be a real pain for drivers. I flew into a Mount Kinabalu. It was my first climbing experience. Although the
temper when an overloaded wooden truck followed closely behind a weather was rough, which caused me to take a longer time to arrive
tricycle over many kilometres. You can’t safely overtake it! at the peak, it was a fulfilling experience.

Question 5 Question 5
You will hear a man talking about the trishaw. You will hear a girl describing her love for dancing.
Modern times have almost phased out the three-wheeled trishaws I love dancing. Dancing gives me a great physical workout. Dance
which used to be seen on the roads in Penang island. However, taught me how to stay strong and push my limits. I have enrolled in
they are still in existence today. They are now more of a novelty for dance classes as I want to turn my hobby into a career. I feel that we
travellers or tourists. It is one of the most flexible means of transport should do things that we enjoy. Often, people give up what they prefer
to move around the city. You can stop at various points along the way. to do in the race to make money. I have learned from my mistakes
At the same time, you can carry on with your shopping as you tour. in joining the race. I wish to take the road less travelled and take up
life’s challenges.
Question 6
You will hear a man talking about the bamboo train in Cambodia. Question 6
The bamboo train was originally invented as a logistical fix during the You will hear a boy talking about what he likes to do.
United Nations peacekeeping operations in Cambodia. The original I live in Seremban which is a beautiful place. But I don’t go out much.
bamboo train was a lorry system that operated on Cambodia’s rarely I spend a lot of time playing with my Xbox. I used to play Grand Theft
used northern railway line. However, tourists soon discovered that Auto which my mother hated. My mother has confiscated my game
the improvised rail vehicles make for a thrilling ride in the country. controllers. So, my first choice now is to move on to my phone. I use
Soon, a cottage industry was set up just outside the provincial capital. it to watch videos, play mindless games, and share perhaps a bit too
Tourism authorities then arranged a new home for the train, with the much of my life on social media and communicate with friends.
original operators still conducting the business.
Question 7
Question 7 You will hear a boy talking about camping.
You will hear a boy giving directions to a rehabilitation centre for I enjoy camping in the countryside. I live in the city and I long to be in
animals. the countryside. I always go camping in the country where the air is
I visited Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre during the last much cooler and fresh. Everything seems to be calm and peaceful. It
holidays. It is situated in Sabah on the edge of the Kabili Forest is wonderful to be so close to nature. Sometimes, the campsites have
Reserve. There are usually buses which travel from Sandakan directly small streams nearby with sounds of rippling water. Sometimes, I go
to Sepilok. The journey is about 45 minutes. Taxis coming from trekking and I get to see the amazing flora and fauna.
Sandakan airport take around 20 minutes. If you are coming from
Kota Kinabalu, the journey by bus takes 5 hours. However, there are Track 6.2
frequent flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan which normally take Speaker 1
45 minutes. I like the supernatural-thriller Stranger Things. The story is
interesting and mysterious. Fans have been impatiently waiting for
UNIT 6 the release of the fourth season. The story is set in a fictional town
of Hawkins, Indiana. The series begins with the disappearance of a
Track 6.1 young boy amidB1supernatural events occurring in the town. I like to
Question 1 follow the lives of1a group of kids as they forge friendships, uncover
You will hear a boy talking about his cycling adventure. mysteries and fight off monsters.
Hi, I am Azman. I love cycling. Last weekend, I joined a bicycle tour
which was a half-day tour with my friends. I wanted to appreciate Speaker 2
the beauty of the rural areas. The journey took us across bridges and I found something with a little more action and an epic plotline. It
is the award-winning film The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines. It is also
known as Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa. It is a Malaysian historical

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epic war set against the backdrop of ancient Malay, Roman and Demo Version the7Mountain Garden or Mount Kinabalu Botanical Garden.
Chinese civilisations. The journey of Merong Mahawangsa who You will find different species of flora from all over the park
escorts a Roman prince to wed a Chinese princess is2filled with replanted there. You will love them!
adventure, thrilling scenes of hand-to-hand combat andB2martial arts. Nina: That would be lovely. How about food, where did you get your
meals from?
Speaker 3 Zaidi: Well, I had lunch at a local restaurant. There are lots of local
For those who love a little thrill, I Know What You Did Last Raya is3a restaurants in the area. You can even choose to have a set lunch
classic horror-comedy that’s entertaining as much as it isB3spine- at a8hotel.
tingling. It’s the eve of Hari Raya and a mysterious event occurs in a Nina: Is there anything else to look forward to?
village. Upon their return home to the village, Dr. Mira and her friends, Zaidi: Sure, there is. You can sign up for the audio-visual shows
Roslan, Fazzley, Yassir dan Shahida accidentally hit a goat and a man. on rare species of flora and fauna in the park by visiting the
The events that unfold later on lead to terrifying consequences. exhibition hall.
Nina: Wow! It’s like there are never-ending surprises!
Speaker 4 Zaidi: Yes, there’s more to see. Those who are into birds will find
The Korean drama series Law School caught my attention. It is an pleasure as Kinabalu Park provides excellent places for
engrossing treat. The story is about the students and professors watching9birds that live up in the mountains. Poring Hot
of South Korea’s top law school who get caught up in an unusual Springs is a good place for lowland bird species such as
case. The curious death case of a law school professor involves the spiderhunters and sun birds. Also, I almost forgot, I know
country’s former prosecutor who supervises a mock trial class. Thus you like photos. You will be thrilled to bits to take pictures of
far,4what makes the plot interesting is that a crucial piece of evidence unique geographical features. You can see plateaus and peaks,
is found. rivers, waterfalls, and caves.
Nina: There must be other wildlife species, right?
Speaker 5 Zaidi: Yes, that’s right. You will find some interesting yet
I am hooked on Shadow and Bone which is set in a world where elusive10mammals. I came across various types of insects such
nations are at war. The Ravkan country is left to survive with a dark as butterflies, moths and beetles. Sometimes, you can find
and dangerous Shadow Fold. The main character, Alina discovers5she these tiny creatures clustered on walls or bushes under the
has the power to summon light and may be the miracle needed to lamps in the early morning.
finally end her nation’s suffering. This eight-episode young adult Nina: Sounds like you had a great time, Zaidi.
series is jam-packed with magic and action sequences. Zaidi: Yes, I think it was great. You should pay a visit to the park. I
have to admit, it’s not only for hiking enthusiasts. Even if you
UNIT 7 are only looking for a place with a stunning view to relax and
be one with nature, you will definitely have a great time in
Track 7.1 Kinabalu National Park.
Nina: Hi, Zaidi. I didn’t see you much in the gym for the past few days.
Track 7.2
Where were you? The word ‘smog’ comes from a combination of two words, smoke
Zaidi: Hello, Nina. I was on a break. I had a wonderful time visiting and fog. Smog is formed mainly from a mixture of pollutants in the
atmosphere which consists of fine particles and ground-level ozone.
Kinabalu Park. Smog, which occurs mainly due to air pollution, can also be defined
Nina: Oh, did you climb Mount Kinabalu? as1various gases combined with dust and water vapour. It also refers to
Zaidi: Climbing1Mount Kinabalu isn’t the only activity you can join in hazy air that makes breathing difficult. When we inhale smog, it2goes
through our airways and causes irritation, thus increasing our risk of
Kinabalu Park, Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site. getting serious heart and lung diseases. It poses a health threat; that is
Nina: What else is there to do? why we need to monitor smog levels. When the ozone level is too high,
Zaidi: Kinabalu Park is a perfect place for people who love nature. your eyes and throat may burn, and you may cough and wheeze.
Ships transport oil across vast oceans to various pipelines around
There are lots of things to explore in Borneo’s natural the world. This3has resulted in several accidents in the past while
rainforest habitat. Did you know there are over five thousand transferring the oil to vessels, during transportation, breaking of
species of plants and more than three2hundred species of pipelines, as well as while drilling in the earth’s crust. While large
birds and mammals? I was shocked when the guide told us. catastrophic spills received the most media attention, smaller and
Nina: Oh really? I didn’t know that. chronic ones occur on a regular basis too. These oil spills4contaminate
Zaidi: Yes, there’s more to see. Lots of people just admire the pleasant the coasts and can cause serious health problems to mankind.
views and then take the opportunity to snap a photo with Vegetation that are rotting and erupting volcanoes release some
Mount Kinabalu located behind you in the distance. You can chemicals that can cause acid rain, but most acid rain is caused by
also3discover various mammal species and vegetation. Believe human activities. The sources that contribute to it are mainly5power
it or not, you can even get to see the Rafflesia, the biggest and plants that burn coal, factories, and vehicles. Gases are released into
smelliest flower in the world! the atmosphere when we burn fossil fuels. These air pollutants then
Nina: What about accommodation? Where did you stay? react with water, oxygen and other substances to form airborne
Zaidi: I stayed at Park City Hotel. It takes about one and a half sulphuric and nitric acid.6Wind is able to spread acidic compounds
hours’ drive through the4scenic countryside and the beautiful via the atmosphere. When acid rain hits the Earth, it flows across the
mountain range from the hotel. surface as runoff water, enters water systems and sinks into the soil.
Nina: That’s wonderful. What else did you do there? Acid rain affects almost everything – plants, soil, trees, and buildings.
Zaidi: I stopped by Nabalu Fruit Market to buy some fruit It can also change the content of soil and bodies of water. This makes
and5souvenirs. it difficult for animals and plants to stay and grow. As the level of
Nina: I would like to visit this place too. Do you have any suggestions acidity is raised due to the acid rain, fishes can die.
for me? Environmental pollution, injuries, and serious health risks can
Zaidi: Well, I suggest that when you arrive in the morning, just before be due to7mismanagement of hazardous waste. When children are
noon, follow the park naturalist on a guided6trail walk. He will exposed to hazardous waste, they may be affected by severe and
point out the various wonders. chronic health diseases. They are affected easily by the toxic effects
Nina: Oh, I like plants. Are there any lovely plants to see?
Zaidi: Of course, there are plenty. Besides the hiking trails, you can
also see waterfalls and hot springs. There is a tea plantation,
with a beautiful view overlooking Mount Kinabalu and the
valley. If you don’t prefer hiking but like trekking, there are a
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of chemicals. Many types of harmful substances can result in far more Demo Version sure that the ink stays within the lines. So, you need the skill
severe health issues. Sometimes, they may irritate the skin or eyes, of knowing the exact amount of ink to apply on the brush. It
cause breathing difficulties, headaches and nausea, or result in other will run through the cloth and stop at the wax border.
illnesses. Therefore,8more preventive actions and effective policies Hui Leng: Do you have to use certain types of fabric?
must be adopted to safeguard our health, especially children from Encik Razif: Various fabrics such as cotton, rayon, linen, voile, and
improper hazardous waste management. silk are used. These fabrics are4patterned with floral and
geometrical motifs, arranged in various layout designs
UNIT 8 as guided by current trends. Hand-drawn batik is
usually made into scarves and even as framed art pieces.
Track 8.1 Sometimes they are made into dresses.
Speaker 1 Hui Leng: It is a very interesting form of art. The other type of batik
If you notice, fashion trends are crazy. Some people starve themselves is the stamped batik or sometimes called block-printed
to fit in with tiny sizes that the fashion industry makes just to look batik, right? What’s the difference?
like beautiful skinny models. I don’t think this is the right thing to Encik Razif: Yes, that’s right. The canting is replaced by a5copper
do. Clothes come in many sizes.1We don’t need to go hungry, just to block or sometimes a wooden stamp with a patterned
please the society and fashion world. Whatever you wear or however bottom. The block is dipped into wax and printed onto
you look, you will always be judged, no matter what. the fabric, which is later dyed. After that, the wax will be
removed and batik with a6single colour is created.
Speaker 2 Hui Leng:: So, this block-printed batik will produce only designs of
I have clothes that I have never worn in my life.2I tend to focus on how one colour?
much money I would have saved, rather than what they cost. I failed Encik Razif: If you want to create multi-colours and more complex
to see that the clothes were not quite in the colour I would prefer or block-printed batik, you must carry on with waxing
they were a little too tight. I bought them on impulse because they using different blocks and de-waxing many times.
were at 70 per cent discount. Then, because they’re not right in terms Hui Leng: What about the fabric type that is used in block-printed
of design or size, I end up not wearing them. batik?
Encik Razif: Cotton is a7popular fabric used in block-printed batik.
Speaker 3 Hui Leng: I see. I notice that block-printed batik doesn’t have the
I have a friend who always3wants to borrow my clothes. I don’t like it elaborate elegance of hand-drawn batik. So the same
but I don’t know how to tell her. I feel that the clothes I have picked patterns are repeated on the fabric.
out are just meant for me. Perhaps, that sounds selfish, but it’s just Encik Razif: Exactly. Block-printed batik is8faster to produce, thus
how I feel. Why must I spend so much time shopping, trying on the it’s more suitable for production in huge quantities. But
clothes, agonising over the price, and then lending them to a friend? the hand-drawn batik process is rather slow and time-
consuming. So, that’s why hand-drawn batik is much
Speaker 4 more expensive and exclusive than block-printed batik.
I think that it’s very important to remember to take good care of Hui Leng: I think not all batik lovers are familiar with the painstaking
borrowed items, and treat them with respect. We should return them procedures needed to create this invaluable heritage
in the time promised.4I don’t like it when people don’t return things I piece. Now, I understand the9patience and persistence
lent them. I feel that it’s not possible for you to forget that you never required to produce a piece of quality artwork.
had something to begin with. I shouldn’t have to ask for them back. Encik Razif: Let me give you some tips. One way for you to identify a
handmade batik is to look at the reverse side of the fabric.
Speaker 5 The reverse side of a printed batik is seen as10faded as
Society is the biggest fashion critic. This holds true when we wear only one side of the fabric is printed on. However, the
something different from the crowd and you get judged because of colour of a hand-drawn batik is consistent on both sides
it. When others like what you are wearing, then they are going to as the fabric is immersed into a vat of dye.
start wearing similar clothes as you.5Fashion trends change because Hui Leng: That’s a useful tip. I am going to get some pieces of batik
people want to be seen in the best fashion wear possible. They want artwork from here. Thank you Encik Razif for your detailed
to look better than others and that’s how fashion starts changing little explanation. I’m starting to appreciate batik art now!
by little. Encik Razif: That’s great and you’re most welcome.

Track 8.2 END-OF-YEAR TEST
Hui Leng: Hello, Encik Razif. I brought my friends today to meet
Track 1
you. You will hear people talking in seven different situations. For questions
Encik Razif: Hi, Hui Leng. All of you came from Taman Ehsan right? 1 to 7, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C). You will hear each
recording twice. Answer all the questions.
So, your friends want to know about batik too?
Hui Leng: Yes, Encik Razif. Can we learn more about batik art? Question 1
Encik Razif: Sure, why not. Come, let me explain. Batik is simply an You hear a man and a woman talking about where to stay during a
holiday.
art form to decorate cloth with wax. Actually, in Malaysia, Encik Hanif: Where shall we stay?
there are two types of batik. One is1hand-drawn batik Puan Aishah: I’m thinking of the Continental Hotel.
which is also known as ‘batik tulis.’ The other type is Encik Hanif: That’s right in the city.
stamped batik. Puan Aishah: Excellent for shopping. That’s what I enjoy best.
Hui Leng: What’s the difference between the two forms of batik? Encik Hanif: What about the Seaview Hotel? It’s by the beach.
Encik Razif: Hand-drawn batik is when the designs are drawn on the
fabric with hot2liquid wax by using a metal object like There’s also the Pearl Orient Hotel.
this one, here. In other words, Malaysian batik art uses a Puan Aishah: Not at this time of the year. It’s too hot. Another time,
technique of manually applying the wax.
Hui Leng: What’s this metal object called? perhaps.
Encik Razif: It is called a canting. It is actually a tool that looks like a Encik Hanif: So, we will choose the Continental Hotel?
pen. It is used to apply hot liquid wax onto a piece of cloth.
The artists use brushes to paint the dyes within the wax
outlines when they are done. We use the brush to3create
shaded and multi-coloured designs. It is not easy, you know.
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Puan Aishah: Yes, you can go ahead to book the room. Demo Version My mother, Kamala was from Sitiawan, Perak – a coastal town
Encik Hanif: Shall we get a family suite for four people? facing the Straits of Melaka. She was the eldest child in a family of
Puan Aishah: Yes, and for two nights’ stay! rubber tappers.10Her father and mother had arrived from India in the
great migration wave that brought in workers for the rubber estates
Question 2 in Malaya.
You hear a boy talking about his hair-cutting experience. When my father died, my mother had to bear the full burden of
My hair had grown too long during the Covid-19 lockdown. All the earning for and raising our family of four children. What would have
barber shops were closed. So, I used a pair of scissors to trim my hair happened to my siblings and me if15not for her sacrifices? She was
above my forehead and on the sides. But I couldn’t do anything about the miracle in our lives. With only a primary level education, she
the hair on the rear side of my head. So, I asked my sister to help cut could not even find work in an office or a factory. So what did she
my hair. She did a fantastic job of it! do? She11worked as a domestic servant in several homes. She worked
two hours a day in several homes to scrape a meagre 200 ringgit per
Question 3 month. How she managed to feed, clothe and educate us on her low
You hear a boy talking about what he does in the afternoon. income is something that baffles me till today!
My idea of a restful afternoon is to lie in bed watching movies online. She would begin her day before dawn preparing breakfast and
This is a luxury that I can only afford on Sundays. My usual routine other meals before we – her four children – left for school. Then she
of getting some sleep is to watch action-packed movies. After 20 would do her rounds11as a domestic help at various homes – at least
minutes of intense watching, I usually doze off. My afternoon nap three homes per day. Her usual routine was to clean the house using
usually lasts one hour. After that, I have tea with biscuits before I go the broom and mop. She had to move cupboards and heavy boxes.
to the farm to help the cows graze. I am there twice a week. Then, she would hand wash the laundry – there were no washing
machines back then in most homes. Ironing yesterday’s washed and
Question 4 dried clothes was another chore. She would come back home at 5.00
You hear a boy and a girl talking about candidates for a Head Prefect. p.m, exhausted but her12inner reserves of strength were limitless. It
Faizal: Have you decided if Rohan or Shalini should be Head Prefect? was as if she had nerves of steel.
Mimi: I will be voting for Rohan. He’s more dynamic. Remember that she came from a family of rubber tappers in
Faizal: It’s time we elect a girl as Head Prefect. Shalini will be a good Sitiawan who were12long used to physical labour. The physical labour
was perhaps the easiest part of the burden. The most difficult part
choice. was13finding the money needed for the children’s education after
Mimi: Do you think she is as capable as Rohan? their Form 5. My mother never told us about this part of her worries.
Faizal: She’s not a great debater like Rohan, but she has excellent But I could sense the sadness she felt. This was one of the traits
instilled in me –15the determination that life should be different for
organisational skills. my mother. It drove me to work very hard at school and in business
Mimi: Well, Rohan has the charisma, but Shalini has good dealings with my siblings. It was this circumstance that drove me on
the path to success as one of the city’s well-known14chefs.
interpersonal skills. Should I choose Rohan or Shalini?
Faizal: Well, I would certainly choose Shalini. Track 3

Question 5 You will hear five short extracts in which different people talk about
You hear a girl talking about her free-time activity. how they spend their weekends. For questions 16 to 20, choose from
My free-time activity is listening to famous speeches on podcasts. the list (A to G) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There
My favourite speech is I Have a Dream. It was delivered by Dr Martin are two extra letters which you do not need to use. You will hear the
Luther King, an African-American civil rights leader. He gave the recording twice. Answer all the questions.
speech at the end of a civil rights march in 1963 in Washington. In his
speech, Dr Martin Luther King called for an end to race discrimination Speaker 1
in the United States. He wanted to change the system. I love window shopping. I get to walk a lot. I don’t have to spend a lot
of money on these walking trips. My favourite shopping place is the
Question 6 Super Raya Complex where there are a16lot of dresses in the latest
You hear a boy talking about an event in school. fashion. I also enjoy checking out the latest shoe designs. Of course, I
It was a wonderful school event. More than 120 past students turned do spend some money on at least one item.
up for the gathering. Most of them were recent graduates of our
school who were still studying at colleges and universities. Notably Speaker 2
fewer were the older graduates who were in their 30s-60s. Our Sixth My favourite pastime is17visiting the cinema. I usually go to the Village
Formers held a welcome ceremony for them at the school hall. This Cinemas located in Paradise Shopping Mall. It boasts of the latest
was followed by a special welcome assembly with the whole school. cinema sound effects and a fantastic 4-dimensional screen. I usually
After that, the alumni and the students did the traditional “Down watch science fiction movies there. The most recent one was Invaders
Memory Lane” events. from Mars. My usual expenditure is RM30, inclusive of snacks.

Question 7 Speaker 3
You hear a girl talking about how to lose weight. My craze is for running events.18I look out for races in my city or other
If you are overweight, you can do a number of things to shed those nearby towns. I have a group of friends who runs regularly with me.
extra pounds. If you eat a lot, then eat well at breakfast but have a Together we drive to the location early in the morning of the day of
light lunch. After a light tea, you should forget about having a heavy the run. This helps us cut costs as we can avoid staying overnight at
dinner. Eat only fruit and vegetables instead. This diet formula a hotel. One of my favourite events is the Country Run held once a
combined with an hour’s walking or jogging will slowly bring your month by the Hash House Harriers.
weight down. It’s better than relying on food supplements or weight
loss pills. Speaker 4
You will be surprised at what I do.19I get into my car bringing along
Track 2 my laptop. In the car boot, I have a shovel and garden shears. I drive
You will hear Chef Martin talking about the person who inspired him to a park and trim the hedge. I use the shears to clear the overgrown
most in his life. For questions 8 to 15, circle the correct answer (A, B, or weeds. Then, I do 40 minutes of work on my laptop in the car. After
C). You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions. that, I go to my school garden. I water the plants and trim the hedge.
Then, I head home for lunch.
When I was twelve years old, my father was8severely injured in a
workplace accident. As a result, his left leg had to be amputated. But
luckily his life was spared. Thereafter, the role of9breadwinner fell to
my mother.

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Speaker 5 Demo VersionSue Lyn: Do you plan to reopen your restaurant when the pandemic
Sheila, Peter and I go to20the Orang Asli village every Sunday. Sheila is over?
is a doctor. She runs a free medical clinic for the villagers. Peter and
I run free tuition classes for Form 5 students. I teach English while Mr Loo: If we are doing well enough with our home-based service,
Peter teaches Mathematics. We are both university lecturers. The we may not reopen the restaurant. The operational costs are
sessions last from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. After that, we return to our going up and the risks of sudden closure are still there. So,
hometown. On the way, we usually stop over at Joe’s Café for lunch. we prefer to operate from home. However, there are strict
government regulations on home-based cooking. It may
Track 4 still be allowed but on a limited scale. This decision can be
reviewed by my son Marcus.
You will hear a reporter from a school magazine interviewing Mr Sam
Loo, a successful chef in Bandar Baru Putra. For questions 21 to 30, Sue Lyn: Looking back over the years, what are your thoughts?
fill in the missing information in each numbered space. Use NO MORE Mr Loo: I am always thankful to my29parents who gave me a very
THAN ONE WORD for each space. You will hear the interview twice.
Answer all the questions. good education and taught me the necessary30culinary
skills to survive hard times. I am also very thankful to my
Sue Lyn: Thank you, Mr Sam Loo, for agreeing to grant us an interview. wife Jeannie, who has stood by me in good times and in bad
Mr Loo: You are most welcome. times. Finally, to all aspiring young entrepreneurs, I think
Sue Lyn: Tell us about your early schooldays. you all need ICT and e-commerce knowledge in any line of
Mr Loo: I was born in 1980, Ipoh. I was educated at SMK Sam Tet, business you plan to undertake.
Sue Lyn: Thank you, Mr Loo. I am sure our audience will be delighted
Ipoh. I completed my Form 5 education in 1991. to hear your views and thoughts.
Sue Lyn: What did you do after that? Mr Loo: You are most welcome.
Mr Loo: I didn’t continue on with Form 6 because I had to help
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
educate my siblings. My father had a food stall in town
selling porridge. His varieties of porridge were very popular. Track 1
Sue Lyn: How, then, did you manage to go to university? You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about how
Mr Loo: I studied for my Higher School Certificate (the STPM) they contribute to a greener environment.
with night classes. I passed in four subjects. Then, I joined
the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, in 1995. At first, Speaker 1
I planned to take a degree in Architecture. But I ended up As a personal shopper, I carry my own recyclable bag wherever I go.
graduating with a degree in Civil22Engineering. Often, I would carry small items in both hands or dump them in my
Sue Lyn: What did you do after your graduation? handbag if I forgot to bring one. Many people are shocked when1I
Mr Loo: I worked for a construction company in Kuala Lumpur. All turn down offers of plastic bags in stores. I firmly believe that we
went well until 2008 when a23recession struck the economy. need to stop clogging our oceans with plastic.
I was laid off and had to endure economic hardship. By then
I was married, with a five-year-old son. We had to think of an Speaker 2
alternative means of supporting ourselves. I don’t understand why people use wet tissues. Don’t they know wet
Sue Lyn: What did you do to come out of this crisis? tissues clog drains as they aren’t biodegradable? I make handkerchiefs
Mr Loo: Fortunately, my parents were still alive. They were still from the pieces of cloth left at my tailor’s and I use them all the
running the porridge business. As I had some24savings, I time.2Handkerchiefs come in many cute designs. Everyone can
spoke to my father about moving from the food stall to a personalise theirs with fancy embroidery. Most importantly, they are
full-scale porridge restaurant. I would manage the rent and durable, washable and last forever.
the business side while my father would handle the kitchen.
My mother was to be in charge of the beverages. In 2001, Speaker 3
we launched Ming Kee Restaurant in Bandar Baru Putra. But As a teacher,3I encourage my students to recycle books and papers
remember my parents were no longer young. So, my wife, as far as possible. They use previous year’s exercise books instead of
Jinnie and I had to learn the28recipes, the ingredients and the buying new ones. I also arrange for students to send their used books
cooking style from my ageing father. I took over the business and papers to recycling centres. Children are easier to mould, and as
as a21chef. I didn’t imagine that I would be a restaurateur. a teacher, they are my agents of change.
The restaurant was fast becoming a popular food eatery
with the locals. Within two years, we were making a healthy Speaker 4
profit. I grow my own produce in the compound of my vegetarian restaurant.
Sue Lyn: What is the present status of your25restaurant? I use natural fertilisers like banana peels and eggshells to keep
Mr Loo: In March 2020, the Covid-1926pandemic struck the world, them pesticide-free. I guarantee that my ingredients are fresh, and
resulting in fast spreading infections and deaths. We I could cut some costs too.4My customers enjoy spending time in my
were forced to close down the restaurant on grounds of vegetable farm to get tips on how to grow organic vegetables in a
public27safety. We have had to move to home-based food limited space.
preparation and online delivery. We now cook in our
home kitchen and take orders online. My son, Marcus, has Speaker 5
graduated with a degree in IT and e-commerce. He handles As a forest ranger, I collect data of remaining tigers in their population.
the online platform and does the promotional advertising. I also observe the behaviour of bears and monkeys. Apart from
Recovery has been slow but it is steady. We are confident studying animals through CCTVs, I often see poachers trying to kill
about the future. these endangered animals. They just want to get their precious parts,
Sue Lyn: What are the varieties of porridge that you offer? hoping to sell them at the black market for some money.5Why can’t
Mr Loo: Our top dish is our seafood porridge priced at RM23 per we just let the animals be free?
bowl. It includes variations like grouper fish head and belly
porridge, crabmeat porridge and prawn porridge. Another
popular dish is our chicken porridge which is spiced with
ginger, vinegar and coriander. All our dishes are very
popular with the young and old, healthy and those having
illnesses.

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General questions Part 1
3-4 minutes

Phase 1
Interlocutor

Good morning/afternoon/evening. I’m… and this is my colleague... She’ll just listen to us. First of all, we’d like to know something
about you.

Main questions Back-up prompts
Should I call you ….?
Candidate A: What’s your name?
Candidate B: And what’s your name? Do you live in ....?

Candidate A: Where do you live? Can you tell me what you had for breakfast/
Candidate B: What about you? lunch?

Candidate A: What did you have for breakfast/lunch today?
Candidate B: What about you? What did you have for breakfast today?
Demo Version
Phase 2
Interlocutor

Now, I’m going to ask you about driving habits among Malaysians. Select one or more questions from the list to ask the
candidates. Use candidates’ names throughout.

Main questions Back-up prompts

How do you come to school? Do you come school by bus?

How do most students in your school go to school?

Generally, which is the safest mode of travel to school? Do you think coming to school by bus is safe?

Let’s now talk about driving habits. Are Malaysians careful Have you seen someone driving recklessly?
drivers? What do you think?

Can you give one example of reckless driving? Would you consider driving without driving license is safe?

1 My Favourite Subject in School Part 2
2 Our National Language 3-4 minutes

Interlocutor In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it on your own for
Candidate A about a minute. You also need to answer a question briefly about your partner’s topic.
Interlocutor (Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here’s your task. Place Part 2 booklet, open at Task 2A, in front of Candidate A.

Candidate A I’d like you to talk about your favourite school subject. First, you have some time to think about what
(1 minute) you’re going to say.

Allow candidate 20 seconds to prepare.

All right? You may start now.
Back-up prompts to be used if necessary. Use the prompts below. [the oblique ‘/’ is included to make it as a choice.]
What can you say about this point? Tell me about… (e.g. Tell me about your favourite school subject.
Why do you enjoy studying it?)

(What is the subject?) My favourite subject is English. (Why do you like this subject? global language) I love
English because it is a global language that is a window on the world. I am very interested in current affairs and
English is the gateway to world news. (How can English help us make more friends? friends worldwide) Another
reason why I love English is because I can have friends worldwide through conversing in English. I have cyber
friends from the USA, the UK, Australia and Canada as well as friends in South Africa. (How is English important
in your future?) I hope to be a journalist one day, so English is important for my job as I need to be able to speak in
a universal language. (How can one master the subject?) I would say one has to do a lot of reading. The more we
read, the greater our mastery of the English language. I also participate in debates at school. That’s an excellent
way of improving our self-expression. One should also watch the daily news on television to pick up the language.

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Interlocutor Thank you. (Candidate B), can you tell me how you are trying to improve your command of English?

Candidate B I speak English with my close friends. I have also joined the English Club in my school. (How does that
(approx. help you? write reports) As the Secretary, I write reports and letters to various people. In addition, I read
the daily newspapers faithfully every day. (Why do you read the newspapers? up to date) Newspapers
20 seconds) have interesting news articles which keep me up to date with the news. They will help me become a better
writer. I can also learn new writing styles. (What do you think about listening to the radio to improve
Interlocutor your English?) Today, people no longer listen to radios. Most people like myself listen to podcasts on their
Candidate B smartphones. They are a more interesting way to improve our listening skills in English.

Interlocutor Thank you. (Candidate A) Can I have the booklet, please? Retrieve Part 2 booklet. Place Part 2 booklet, open
at Task 2B, in front of Candidate B.
Candidate B Now, (Candidate B), here’s your task. I’d like you to talk about our national language. First, you have some
(1 minute) time to think about what you’re going to say.

Interlocutor Allow candidate 20 seconds to prepare.
Candidate A
All right? You may start now.
(approx. Back-up prompts to be used if necessary. Use the prompts below. [the oblique ‘/’ is included to make it as a
20 seconds) choice.]
Interlocutor What can you say about the importance of our national language? Tell me about …. (e.g. Tell me
about this point.)

(Why must we know our national language? pride) Every country has a national language. It reflects our
pride as citizens of the country. (How does it give us a national identity? link) It is also the common link
between our past, present and future. (Why the need for a common language? native – unite) Our national
language is Bahasa Malaysia. It is the native language of the indigenous people of Malaysia. It is also accepted
by the people as our national language. For me, it’s a common language to unite the various races. (How is the
national language useful in local trade?) The national language is important as it is the common language of
the marketplace and domestic trade. Buying and selling transactions can be done easily in Bahasa Malaysia.

Thank you. (Candidate A), can you tell me why the national language is important for you?

(How is the national language important in communication?) To me, I can communicate easily with my fellow
Malaysians, especially in everyday situations like talking to friends, buying goods and making enquiries. If
we can communicate in one language, then we can mingle around easily with people of different races.
(Why do you think you need a national language?) Bahasa Malaysia is the main language of education in
Malaysia. Thus, we need to be proficient in it to excel in our studies. All public examinations are conducted
in the national language.

Thank you. (Candidate B) Can I have the booklet, please? Retrieve Part 2 booklet.
Demo Version
Why Do People Keep Pets? Part 3
4-5 minutes

Interlocutor Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes. The task will have two parts. In
the first part, you will discuss something with each other for about two minutes. Then, in the second part,
Interlocutor you will have another minute to make a decision together. All right? Let’s begin with the discussion task.
Candidate
People all over the world keep pets. Place Part 3 booklet, open at Task 3, in front of the candidates. Here
A&B are some reasons why people keep pets and a question for you to discuss. First, you have some time to
(2 minute) look at the task.
Allow candidates 20 seconds to prepare.

Now, talk to each other about the reasons why people keep pets in their homes.
Back-up prompts to be used if necessary:
What do you think (candidate name)? What about this (pointing to option)?

Candidate A: In my opinion, pets make people happy (How do they make people happy?) by making
pleasant sounds, jumping about and acting playful. Children are very happy playing with pets. (What is the
effect on us when we keep pets?) Seeing your pet happy makes you feel happy and relaxed too. Feeding your
pet makes you happy. Do you think pets help to overcome loneliness too?

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Candidate Demo VersionCandidate B: Yes, I agree that having a pet around helps us cope with loneliness. (How do pets help people overcome
A&B loneliness?) In today’s society, there are many elderly people living alone or as a lonely couple. Having a pet will keep them
accompanied and occupied. (What about single-child families?) Families today have fewer children, sometimes only one
(2 minute) child. Having a pet animal would help the lonely child make up for the lack of siblings.
Candidate A: I do agree with your point there and I think that pets can help children develop a strong sense of
Interlocutor responsibility. (Why do you say so?) Very often when children want to keep a pet, the parents will ask “Can you
Candidate take care of it?” This puts responsibility on the children. They have to take responsibility for feeding, cleaning,
grooming, and taking it for walks. (What do they learn from this?) This teaches the children to accept responsibility
A&B in caring for others. It is also an educational experience.
(1 minute) Candidate B: Yes, I totally agree. I believe that keeping a pet can help lower stress in people who suffer from anxiety
or depression. (What are some examples pets can help reduce stress?) Some people feel better when they talk to their
Interlocutor pets or walk their pets. Others feel better when they cuddle or play with their pets. (How can pets entertain their
owners?) Some pets can perform funny stunts or obey commands. This is a form of entertainment for overstressed
Candidate people. What about the point on security? Do you agree with this reason?
A&B Candidate A: Yes, I do agree as having a pet at home can help you live more securely. A dog, for example, is a faithful
guard for the home. (How do pets guard the home?) They bark when they see strangers and thus, we are warned of
(2 minutes) their presence. Dogs also bark when unwanted creatures such as snakes enter our compound. So we can be on the alert.
Candidate B: (What do you think?) Yes, I share your view too. (How can dogs help the blind?) Having pets like dogs
Interlocutor can help the disabled. Dogs are good guides for the blind. The German shepherd is one of the best guide dogs
around. The dog can take a blind person on walks. (What other help can the dog give to the blind?) It can also take
the blind person to run errands such as going to the clinic, market or visiting relatives.
Candidate A: Indeed, I also feel the same.

Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide together which is the most popular reason why
people keep pets.

Candidate A: (What do you think?) In my opinion, the most important reason is for companionship. Many people
feel lonely and pets help them overcome loneliness.
Candidate B: I don’t entirely agree on that. In my community, dogs are the most preferred pets. (Why do you say
so?) The main reason why people prefer them is more for security reasons. Dogs are kept as guard animals.
Candidate A: (Why do you say so?) That may be because you live in a high-risk neighbourhood where the crime
rate is high. Don’t you think so? I live in a peaceful residential area where people mainly keep cats. So, security
isn’t the main reason for most people to keep pets here.
Candidate B: (What is your view?) Well, I guess people have different preferences. I respect your views and I do
feel that keeping pets to overcome loneliness is the most popular reason.
Candidate A: Yes, I guess you’re right. Let’s settle on that as the most popular reason why people keep pets.

Thank you. Can I have the booklet, please? Retrieve Part 3 booklet.

You’ve been talking about why people keep pets, now let’s hear your opinion on this. What are the
problems you face when you look after a pet?

Select any of the following prompts as appropriate:
• What do you think?
• Do you agree?
• How about you?

Candidate A: (What is the problem faced?) The behaviour of a pet can cause problems with our neighbours. I am
talking especially about dogs. (What will happen?) They can be noisy as they tend to bark a lot. This disturbs the
peace and quiet of the neighbourhood.
Candidate B: Why do you say so? Can you please explain?
Candidate A: (How do pets give problems?) Dogs can also be aggressive and may bite people they don’t know of.
Most distressing of all, they mess the neighbourhood up with their poop. Neighbours may complain about this issue.
Candidate B: (Do you agree or disagree?) Yes, I fully agree. Pet behaviour can cause a lot of problems. As responsible
pet owners, however, we can minimise these issues with proper training and management of our pets, especially
dogs. (How can pet owners train their pets?) Pet owners should train their dogs to be obedient and to stop barking
on demand. They should be put on a leash or muzzled if they show aggressive behaviour.
Candidate A: Yes, you’re right. (What are other problems faced by pet owners?) I think pet owners also face
problems such as high medical costs. (Why do you have this problem?) We need to spend quite a lot on pets’
medical treatment at every stage of their life. It’s a matter of responsibility.
Candidate B: (Do you agree or disagree?) Yes, you’re right on that point. It’s our responsibility to care for our pets,
especially when they’re sick. It’s almost like looking after a child. (What must we do?) So we have to ensure that
we have enough money to support our pets’ daily care and medical bills.
Candidate A: Well, I am not too emotional about it but I agree that caring for pets and pet behaviour are some of
the problems faced by pet owners.
Candidate B: Yes, I think I agree with you too on this issue.

Thank you, (candidate A and candidate B). That’s the end of the Speaking test.

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