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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 1

1UNIT 8
21
LEISURE 31
43
2UNIT 54

ACTIVITIES LT1 – LT4
A1 – A8
3UNIT

WEATHER

4UNIT

NATURE

5UNIT

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

LISTENING TEXTS
ANSWERS

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UNIT

1 LEISURE

LISTENING

A Listen to students talk about their skills and talents. Then fill in the blanks.

cook piano paint art classes making jokes
draw dancing mountaineer family Asia’s Got Talent contest

1. My name is Julian. I like to paint and draw . I spend hours drawing and

painting during the weekends. I attend art classes every week to develop my artistic skills
every week.
piano . I will be taking part in the talent contest organised by Musicians
2. I play the
Malaysia this year. My teacher says I am very gi ed in music. I am Richard.
3. If you want to laugh and have fun let me entertain you with my jokes. I love making jokes and

my classmates call me Harith Iskandar. I am actually Salim Hassan. I will be taking part in the
Asia’s Got Talent Competition .

4. I am Julie. I learnt cooking from my grandmother when I was in primary school. I love to
cook family .
Malaysian dishes and bake cakes. I usually bake cakes for my
5. Do you love to dance? I do. I do classical dancing . My name is Shreya.
6. I am Jeevan and I am a skilled mountaineer . I climbed Mount Kinabalu when I was nine years
old. Now I am hoping to climb Mount Everest when I turn 25.

B Listen to the texts again and state whether the sentences are True or False. False

1. Julian wants to be a world famous dancer. False
2. Richard is a skilled musician and will be taking part in the Asia’s Got Talent True
True
contest.
False
3. Salim Hassan’s classmates call him Harith Iskandar because he loves to tell jokes.
4. Julie picked up her cooking skills from her grandmother. True
5. Shreya is a good dancer. She has been doing Indian classical dancing since she

was 12.
6. Jeevan is a skilled mountaineer and wants to climb Mt Everest when he is

25 years old.

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LISTENING AND SOPEAKING

A Listen to the conversation between two friends talking about their weekly activities and answer the

questions below.

UNIT 1

1. Match the parts to make correct sentences.

Sham and Ray are busy on • • household chores
weekdays because

Sham and Ray go for tuition • • they have to go to school and do
classes on their homework.

On Saturdays, Sham does • • Mondays, Tuesdays and
Wednesdays.

2. How many hours does Ray spend doing household chores? ✓
A ree hours
B Four hours
C Five hours

3. What does Ray do on Sundays?
Tick the correct answers.
Spends time reading in the morning.

Does household chores.

Volunteers at Samaritans Orphanage. ✓

Finishes his homework.

B Listen to the conversation between Sham and Ray again. Based on the conversation you have heard,

carry out a similar one with your friend.

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UNIT 1 READING

A survey was carried out to determine the most popular tourist attractions in Malaysia among Malaysian
teenagers. The most popular attractions are listed below.

Hot Air Balloon Flight over Putrajaya
A breathtaking view of Putrajaya for 45 minutes up in
the sky. See the beautiful sunrise and get an aerial view
of Putrajaya’s landmarks such as the Wawasan Bridge,
Putra Mosque and Palace of Justice. You will feel as
if you are floating in the sky and wish that it will last
forever.

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park
A park with everything for everyone. Although a bit
expensive (RM136 per person) you will never be bored and
it is worth every sen. It is an ideal holiday treat with surfing,
archery, water rides, haunted houses, dry parks and wet
parks.

Pulau Perhentian, an Island Paradise
Located 20 km off the north eastern coast of
Peninsular Malaysia, this island has some of the
world’s most beautiful beaches. Learn how to scuba
dive and snorkel, go swimming and carry out other
beach activities. The best time to visit is from April
to September. During the monsoon season (October
to March) the island is closed to tourists.
National Planetarium, Kuala Lumpur
A popular destination for teens interested in space
and astronomy. There is a space theatre that screens
space shows. It also has a space theme park with
replicas of ancient observatories. In the main hall there
are permanent exhibits related to science. Visiting
the Planeterium is not expensive and it is an ideal
destination for school excursions.

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A Using the information given, name the place that the people below would like to visit.

Description Place
Pulau Perhentian
1. James is free in September and wants to go
snorkelling.

2. Encik Rahim wants to take his family to a holiday Sunway Lagoon eme Park UNIT 1
destination that has everything in one place.

3. Julian wants to be an astronaut and is very e National Planetarium
interested in space and astronomy.

4. Jan is eager to see views from a high place. Putrajaya

B Read the text again and answer the questions.

1. Which tourist attraction gives you the chance to learn new skills?
Pulau Perhentian

2. Which tourist attraction would not be popular with people who are afraid of heights?
Hot Air Balloon Flight over Putrajaya

3. Which tourist attraction is expensive?
Sunway Lagoon eme Park

4. What is so special about the Hot Air Balloon Flight over Putrajaya?
You get a breathtaking view of Putrajaya and its landmarks such as the Wawasan Bridge, Putra
Mosque and Palace of Justice and see the sunrise.

5. When is Pulau Perhentian closed to tourists? Why?
It is closed from October to March because it is the monsoon season.

C Answer the questions below. KBAT

1. Which tourist attraction would you choose to go to? State two reasons for your choice.
Any suitable answer

2. What are some other attractions in Malaysia? Name two and state what teenagers can do there.
Any suitable answer

3. Do you think Malaysia is an interesting tourist destination? Give a reason why you think so.
Any suitable answer

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READING

A Read the text below.

UNIT 1

All teenagers are different and like to do different things. Many like to spend their free time
with friends doing activities such as shopping, going to parties, playing computer games, social
networking, texting, watching movies, going to the beach or park, watching movies and many
more. Teenagers also spend their free time in structured extracurricular activities such as sports
and art as they may sometimes feel bored with unstructured activities.

One of the joys of the teenage years is discovering the things that you have in common
with your family. Spending free time together is a great way to stay connected with your family.
Carrying out activities with your parents and siblings can be a treat. The following are some fun
time family activities to share with your family:
• watching a movie
• listening to music together at home
• going for a concert
• checking out local events such as markets, festivals or environmental activities
• cooking
• going out for meals
• having a picnic
• playing a favourite game
• going for hikes or bike rides

Some teens, however, like to spend time on their own. Reading, drawing and painting are
some of the activities they find relaxing and entertaining.

B Read the article again and write whether the sentences are True or False. False
False
1. Teenagers o en feel bored with structured extracurricular activities. True
2. All teenagers like to carry out similar activities because they have the same interests. False
3. Spending free time together is a great way to stay connected with your family. True
4. Carrying out activities with your parents and siblings can be troublesome.
5. Spending free time reading or drawing on your own can be relaxing. Excellent

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C Read the text again and answer the questions.

1. Why does the writer say that teenagers are di erent?
Teenagers are di erent because they are individuals with di erent tastes.

2. Give two examples of structured extracurricular activities that teenagers can carry out. UNIT 1
(i) Swimming
(ii) Dancing

3. Which activity do you think is most popular with Malaysian teenagers today? Why do say so?
Activity: Any suitable answer
Reason:

4. How can family activities help teenagers?
Family activities can help teenagers discover the things that they have in common with their
family members besides helping them to stay connected with their family.

5. Which activity would you choose to carry out with your family? Why?
Any suitable answer

D Read the article again and list three activities that you would like to carry out with your friends,

family and alone. Then give a reason for your choice of activities.

With friends: shopping, playing football, watching movies
ese activities are fun and enjoyable as we all have similar interests
Reason:
With family: watching a movie, cooking, going out for meals/walks together
It is the best way to stay connected.
Reason:
On your own: reading, painting, drawing
Enjoy the privacy
Reason:

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READING

A Study the advertisement below carefully.

UNIT 1 It is the holidays again…
What are you going to do?

Calling all school-going teenagers (13 – 17 years)

MiOnirsgtraynCiosuefltdYurobeyutthheand in conjunction with World Youth Day
1 December to 3 December

at Kepong Activity Camp, Kuala Lumpur

Come for a weekend of fun and adventure!

Both outdoor and indoor activities will be carried out. There will never be a dull moment
with plenty of opportunities to make new friends, showcase your talents and skills and
learn new skills.

The perfect place for a perfect weekend for teenagers

Activities for both boys and girls include:
baking
art and craft
swimming
exploring caves
singing
sightseeing
jungle walks
mountain climbing
photography
playing traditional indoor
games and many more

Cost: RM150 per person, includes accommodation, meals and Certificate of Participation

Limited places available on a first-come-first-served basis
Registration form and payment must reach the organisers by 23 November

Late applications will not be entertained.

For more information, please contact the secretary (Julia) at 03-33221356
Visit: www. kepongactivitycamp.com.my to download the registration forms.

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B Read the advertisement and answer the questions. UNIT 1

1. When is the event and why is it being held at this time?
e event is from the rst to the third of December. It is being held at this time because it is the

year-end holidays and students will be free.

2. Who will be interested in this event?
Teenagers between the age of 13 – 17 who are looking for something to do during the holidays.

3. If Rashid wants to participate in this activity how much does he have to pay?
He has to pay RM150.

4. Where will the participants be staying?
e participants will be staying at the Kepong Activity Camp in Kuala Lumpur.

5. Can Rashid’s brother, who is eighteen years old, participate in this adventure weekend? Why?
No, he can’t because he is overaged.

6. When is the last day that Rashid can register for this adventure weekend?
November 23

7. What must Rashid do if he is interested in participating?
He must submit a completed registration form and pay the fee before November 23.

C Your friend who lives in Perak wants to participate in an adventure programme. Write an email to

your friend inviting him/her to join you. State why you think this will be a worthwhile experience.

Dear Chong ,

How are you? It has been some time since I heard from you. In your previous letter you mentioned

that you would like to participate in a weekend adventure programme for teenagers. Well, I recently
saw an advertisement for this kind of activity and I thought of you. I will be registering for this
programme invite
and would like to you to join me.
RM150
I think this will be a worthwhile activity and it is not too expensive – only .
It is from 1 December to 3 December at Kepong Activity Camp
, Kuala Lumpur.
swimming , cave exploration ,
ere will be many activities for participants such as
sightseeing mountain climbing
, and many others.

If you are interested, please let me know and I will send you a copy of the advertisement. Places are
limited register
and we have to fast if we want to participate.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Your friend,
Muthu

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UNIT 1 WRITING

A Read about Sandy Lim. Then complete the notes below.

I am Sandy Lim and I’m 13 years old. I am a Malaysian Chinese from Petaling
Jaya, studying in SMK Bukit Nilam. I live with my parents who are both teachers. I
have a younger sister and an elder brother. My brother is in the same school as me
while my sister is in kindergarten. My best friend is my cousin, Lana who lives a few
doors away. We go to the same school. She loves reading and has her own library at
home. We share the same interests.

I enjoy reading. Reading allows me to enter new worlds and new lives. It increases my vocabulary and
widens my knowledge. I also love to read because it is both entertaining and relaxing. I dislike outdoor
activities.

I also like to watch television because it helps me feel relaxed and happy. More importantly, I can get
current information on TV, when I listen to the daily news.

I want to be a world-class reporter so I have joined the school’s Editorial Board to kickstart
my ambition.

Name Sandy Lim Best friend Lana
Likes Reading, watching
Age 13 years old Dislikes television
Ambition Outdoor activities
Nationality Malaysian
Reporter
Name of school SMK Bukit Nilam

Family Parents and two siblings

B You are in Form 1 this year. It is your first day in secondary school. Your class teacher wants all the

students to introduce themselves. Write a personal profile of yourself and read it out in class. Use the

notes and the text on Sandy Lim to help you.

My name is Saras Ram and I am 13 years old. I am from Petaling Jaya .

I live with my parents and my two sisters, Rani and Krisha . My best friends are

Raha and Juliana . ey live in Shah Alam but we keep in touch every day.

My hobbies are singing and listening to classical music . I also play the piano very well .
When I grow up, I want to be a music teacher like my mother. I spend hours listening to music
play computer games
because it makes me feel relaxed and entertained. I do not like to

unlike most teenagers. badminton . I usually play with my neighbourhood friends
I also enjoy playing

in the evenings.

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WRITING

You and your friends have decided to spend a few days together during the holidays in your house. Based
on the activities you and your friends enjoy, choose a few fun activities that you can do together and
explain why you chose them. You can suggest activities other than those mentioned below.

UNIT 1

Activities • Playing chess, Monopoly or Scrabble
• Playing drums and other musical • Gardening or fishing
• Cycling
instruments • Baking
• Singing and dancing
• Playing basketball or badminton

During the school holidays, my friends and I have decided to spend a few days at home doing activities
that we all enjoy.

My friends and I enjoy music and each of us plays a musical instrument. During the holidays, we
have decided to get together and form a band. As such, we will need to choose a few songs to practise
and make sure we perform them well. As this is our rst time playing together as a band, we will need
a lot of time to get things just right.

However, we won’t be spending all our days just practising songs. Since we also enjoy sports, we
will be taking some time o each evening to play basketball at the court near my house. We can only
do this if the weather is good though. If it rains, we will stay home and play some board games. At the
moment, we have just learned how to play the strategy board game Nexus Ops. So that will keep us
occupied on rainy days.

In addition to music and playing basketball and board games, we will also try our hands at baking.
is is something new to all of us but we are keen to try out a new skill. We will look for recipes to try
out and try to bake something each week. If what we have baked is a success then we will share it out
so that our family members can try our creations.

I think this plan is a good one because we will be learning new skills and perfecting those that we
already have. More importantly, we will be able to spend time together doing things that we all enjoy.

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GRAMMAR

UNIT 1 • I go to the swimming club on Saturdays.
• We like to play chess in the evenings.
• They like to shop online.

• We do not like to play computer games in the evenings.
• They do not like to shop online.

Complete the table below by changing the affirmative statements to negative statements and vice versa.

Affirmative statements Negative statements
I do not go to the swimming club on
1. I go to the swimming club on Saturdays Saturdays with my cousins.
with my cousins.

2. ey like Justin Bieber’s songs. They do not like Justin Bieber’s songs.

3. My family and I like to watch television on My family and I do not like to watch
weekends. television on weekends.

4. We like playing online games. We do not like playing online games.

5. She wears her mother’s jeans and sneakers She does not wear her mother’s jeans and
when she goes skateboarding. sneakers when she goes skateboarding.

6. He spends hours playing football. He does not spend hours playing football.

7. ey are badminton fans. They are not badminton fans.

8. You like to wear sneakers. You do not like to wear sneakers.
It is not her dream to participate in the Asia’s
9. It is her dream to participate in the Asia’s Got Talent contest.
Got Talent contest.

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GRAMMAR

Simple Present Tense • Used for an action that is happening now UNIT 1
• Used to show something that happens all the Examples: Johan kicks the ball to Ravi.

time They walk into the station with two
Examples: It rains every evening these days. suitcases.

He always takes the LRT to work.
• Used for facts
Examples: They live in Kuching.

It does not snow here.

A Fill in the blanks with the simple present tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. He always tries (try) to do well in English.
2. Every Sunday, Roy and his brother go (go) to the playground near their house.
loves takes
3. Zaihan (love) Art. She (take) part in the National Art
Competition every year.
works
4. My uncle is an amazing person. He (work) very hard to support his family.
5. Mr Tan and his son are keen photographers. ey use (use) small digital cameras
carry
which they (carry) around in their pockets.

B Read the text below. The grammatical errors in the text have been underlined for you. Write one word

to correct the error in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word must not

change the meaning of the sentence.

There is a new playground in our housing estate with swings, (1) like
slides and monkey bars. Children are liking to play there. They (2) go
goes there in the mornings and evenings because it is cooler. Many (3) play
of the children played on the swings. Some adults jog around the (4) holds
playground. An instructor is holding fitness classes once a week. (5) take
Many adults and children takes part in the fitness programme.
Two caretakers are in charge of the cleanliness of the playground. (6) sweeps
One of them swept the area while the other empties the rubbish (7) like
bins. I likes to go to the playground after I finish my school (8) meet
homework. I am meeting my good friends there. We usually (9) play
played or just watch others play. Our favourite games are football (10) have
and basketball. Once in a while, we had a picnic under the shady
trees. It is lots of fun.

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GRAMMAR

UNIT 1 To show an action that is happening now Look! He up the building.
They coffee.

A Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
is deciding
1. She (decide) whether to start on her project now.
is hiding
2. Zain (hide) behind the door but his sister can’t see him.
3. Manoj is representing (represent) the country in squash.
is cooking is having
4. Suzy (cook) in the kitchen as she (have) some guests
over for dinner.
are writing
5. ey (write) an article for the school magazine.

B Read the text and fill in the blanks.

My best friend is Rahim. He (1) lives (live) in Malacca. He (2)
is thirteen years old. He is a student of SMK Batu Satu. His hobbies are (3)
painting playing
(paint) and (4) (play) computer games. He also (5)
spends
(spend) a lot of time reading.
is reading
At the moment he (6) (read) about historical sites in Kuala Lumpur. He
(7) wants (want) to be a historian when he grows up. He (8) is preparing

(prepare) to visit historic places in Kuala Lumpur with the school’s Historical Society next weekend.
is going
Today, he (9) (go) on a school trip to the Kuala Lumpur National Museum

with his family.

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