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READINGpt3 Pr 1 – 17
18 – 25
actice 26 – 33
34 – 47
1PART 48 – 56
Short Texts (MCQs)
57 – 63
pt3 Pr • Tips and Techniques 64 – 70
PT3 Model Question and Answer 71 – 80
actice Practices 1 – 8 A1 – A8

2PART Error Correction

pt3 Pr • Tips and Techniques
PT3 Model Question and Answer
actice Practices 1 – 6

3PART Information Transfer

pt3 Pr • Tips and Techniques
PT3 Model Question and Answer
actice Practices 1 – 6

4PART Short Answers

pt3 Pr • Tips and Techniques
PT3 Model Question and Answer
actice Practices 1 – 6

5PART Matching (Gapped Text)

• Tips and Techniques
PT3 Model Question and Answer
Practices 1 – 7

WRITING

pt3 Pr actice

1PART
Short Communicative Message

pt3 Pr • Tips and Techniques
PT3 Model Question and Answer
actice Practices 1 – 6

2PART Notes Expansion

• Tips and Techniques
PT3 Model Question and Answer
Practices 1 – 6

PT3 Model Test

Answers

pt3 Pr actice

2PART
Error Correction

PAPER 1: READING

Tips and Techniques

1. Read the text thoroughly. An example is given in the first sentence to give you an idea of what you need
to do throughout the text.

2. The underlined words in each line contain the error. You need to identify the correct word and write the
answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

3. While reading, you need to identify the tense used throughout the text and identify the subject and its verb
in every sentence.

4. The errors are almost always in the same grammatical form as the correct ones.
5. For example: if the error is ‘are’, the correct word should be ‘were’, ‘is’ ‘am’ or ‘was’ depending on the text’s

overall tense used. Usually would not steer away completely from the errors.
6. A lot of grammar practices will surely help you answer this part.

PT3 Model Question and Answer

Questions 9 – 16
Read the talk below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Smoking and Its Effects

Good morning to everyone. I am here to talk (0) of smoking and its effects. Everyone knows That cigarettes

(9) has disastrous consequences on health. Nevertheless, many people decide to Ignore the risk because

continue smoking. Smoking is (10) between the leading causes of death Around the world. Smoking (11)

effected differ from person to person depend on exposure to the Chemicals in cigarettes. Smoking is one of

the main causes of heart disease (12) but lung cancer.

It is not only harmful to the smokers but also to non-smokers (13) which are near the person who Smokes.

Smoking is also a waste of money. As we know, cigarettes are not (14) cheapest at all. Additionally,

cigarettes (15) contains unbelievably atrocious ingredients that are horrible for a Person’s health. In

conclusion, smoking (16) are harmful to everyone. Therefore, I would like to Take this opportunity to

appeal to all of you who are smokers to quit this bad habit. Thank you all for listening.

[8 marks]

Example:

0. about

9. have 10. among 11. effects 12. and
13. who 14. cheap 15. contain 16. is

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Comments and Answers

 9. We use the verb in its base form (have) to express possession, ownership or acquisition.
10. We use the prepositions (among) to show surrounded by somebody/something in the middle of

somebody/something.
11. We use the verb (effects) to experience something physical or emotional at present situation.
12. We use the conjunctions (and) to join two phrases which are connected.
13. We use the relative pronoun (who) which is refer to the non-smokers.
14. We use the positive adjective (cheap) to describe or modifies a noun.
15. We use the verb (contain) here for plural noun that is cigarettes.
16. We use the verb (is) according to basic principle: singular subjects need singular verbs.

1Practice

Questions 9 – 16
Read the talk below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Why is Fashion Important Today?
Good morning everyone. I am here to talk (0) of the importance of fashion. Fashion is important
because it (9) reflect every culture in the world. The first cloth ever made was to protect the
body from weather (10) but danger. It slowly turned into an industry and throughout centuries,
(11) fashioned has evolved creating trend setters. However, this trend only lasted a while
(12) although people became overwhelmed by it. Henceforth, it is created according to status
and to differentiate social groups. Besides that, (13) they can also be more of a self-expression,
self-empowerment (14) so even create confidence. Not forgetting the fact that some people just
wear them because they are (15) comforts with the outfit. Nevertheless, fashion is important
because it can (16) created various beauty standard in society and encourage people to dress up
according to their preference or what describes them the most. With that I end my talk. Thank
you for listening.

Example: 10. 11. [8 marks]
0. about 14. 15.
12.
9. 19 16.
13.
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2Practice

Questions 9 – 16
Read the email below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Breakfast in a Mug!

[email protected]
From: [email protected]

Breakfast in a mug!

Hi Aida,
How are you? In your previous mail you asked about how do I (0) making a quick and
simple breakfast since it is the most important meal of the day. (9) Its is important to have
a healthy balanced breakfast. I make my breakfast (10) from a mug. It is very simple,
nutritious (11) but a time saver. One of my favourite breakfasts is sweet potato hash. Start
off with (12) microwave cubes of sweet potato in a mug of water for about 4 minutes.
After that, (13) added onions, green or red pepper and salt into the mug for about 1 minute.
Then it is ready to be (14) eats. Hope this idea helped you. You should try this method of
(15) have breakfast instead of your regular coffee. Do not forget to (16) sent me pictures
after you have tried this recipe.
Regards,
Afrina

[8 marks]

Example:
0. make

9. 10. 11. 12.
13. 14. 15. 16.

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Questions 9 – 16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

How to Protect Yourself from the Haze

Haze has become a common occurrence (0) to Malaysia. There are many simple and effective
ways to (9) keeping you healthy during haze season. First of all, stay indoors. You should
also keep your doors (10) yet windows closed to prevent the haze from coming in. Also,
(11) stayed hydrated to combat the haze. Drinking enough water is key to fight off the haze
and it symptoms. You have to (12) consuming at least 2 liters daily to ensure the toxins you
(13) absorb from the haze are properly flushed out. If you have to be outside, wear 3-ply nose
and mouth mask. For your (14) inform, standard surgical masks cannot keep out fine particles.
So, always choose the certified N95 mask (15) who is designed to filter airborne particles and
protect wearers from (16) inhale the haze particles.

[8 marks]

Example:
0. in

9. 10. 11. 12.
13. 14. 15. 16.

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4Practice

Questions 9 – 16
Read the email below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

[email protected]
From: [email protected]

Congratulations

Dear Vicky,

I am glad to hear the news that you have (0) completes your course in journalism
with distinction, which is (9) a excellent achievement. I am writing this letter to
(10) congratulations you on your success. I know how proud and happy you are about
(11) our achievement. It was always your dream, and you have finally fulfilled it. Please
accept my (12) heart congratulations. I have heard that you are among the top student
in the university and this makes me even (13) happiest. I have always admired you
(14) like my niece and tell my daughters to follow your footsteps. I wish you all the best
(15) of your future. Keep up the good work (16) but hope to hear from you soon.
Best wishes,

Uncle Bala

[8 marks]

Example:
0. completed

9. 10. 11. 12.
13. 14. 15. 16.

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Questions 9 – 16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

How to be Happy

How can we be happy? This question may often arise in our minds. Being happy
(0) was not a complicated thing and it totally depends on one’s attitude. You can try to
be (9) thank in every moment of your life. You can thank God for each blessing. You
can thank your parents and friends (10) which are always there for you. Spend time
with people who make you (11) happily. Life is too short to waste on holding grudges,
harbouring hatred (12) but feeling vengeful. It is a waste of time to think about the past.
There (13) are always something to be grateful in life, and you can always learn from
your mistakes. In this hectic life, you should also make some time just for (14) myself.
Laugh when you can. Last but not least, the secret of happiness lies in (15) help others.
Try to make someone’s day beautiful through (16) the small but thoughtful act. By doing
so, you can help improve the lives of others.

[8 marks]

Example:
0. is

9. 10. 11. 12.
13. 14. 15. 16.

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Questions 9 – 16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Importance of Good Sleep

Sleep (0) play an essential role in keeping our health and well-being in good shape. Nothing
makes us feel (9) much refreshed than a good night’s sleep. Sleeping is a basic human need
like eating, drinking and (10) breath. Most healthy adults need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep
per night to function at (11) your best. This is a vital process that keeps both your mind and
body running (12) proper. Good sleep can maximize problem-solving skills and enhance
memory. Sleep is just as important as diet and exercise when it (13) came to living a healthy
lifestyle. Sleep also affects how your body reacts to insulin, the hormone that (14) control
your sugar level. Our cells (15) producing extra protein molecules while we are sleeping.
The better we (16) sleeps, the better our ability to stay calm, controlled and reasonable.
Thus, it is important to make sleep a priority.

[8 marks]

Example:
0. plays

9. 10. 11. 12.
13. 14. 15. 16.

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Questions 9 – 16
Read the dialogue below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Practice Good Health

Ramya : Hello Zulia. How are you?
Zulia : I’m not fine. I actually (0) felt quite weak.
Ramya : It seems to me you have been (9) neglect of your health. You should exercise regularly.
Zulia : Yes, you are absolutely right. I am not keen to (10) got exercise.
Ramya : You should know that physical exercise (11) are very important to keep fit and stay healthy.

Remember the saying, (12) the sound mind is in a sound body. Apart from that, you should
have (13) the balanced diet to keep yourself fit too.
Zulia : What do you mean by a balanced diet? Tell me more about (14) us.
Ramya : A balanced diet means eating a wide (15) vary of food in the right proportions to maintain
good health. I hope you will exercise (16) regular and keep a balanced diet.
Zulia : Thank you so much, Ramya. I really appreciate it.

[8 marks]

Example:
0. feel

9. 10. 11. 12.
13. 14. 15. 16.

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actice 1. C
2. A
1PART 3. A
4. A
Short Texts (MCQs) 5. C
6. B
1Practice 7. A
8. A
1. A
2. C 6Practice
3. A
4. C 1. A
5. A 2. C
6. C 3. B
7. B 4. B
8. B 5. C
6. B
2Practice 7. B
8. B
1. B
2. C 7Practice
3. B
4. C 1. C
5. A 2. A
6. C 3. C
7. B 4. A
8. C 5. C
6. B
3Practice 7. B
8. A
1. A
2. C 8Practice
3. B
4. C 1. B
5. A 2. B
6. C 3. A
7. B 4. A
8. A 5. B
6. B
4Practice 7. B
8. B
1. A
2. B A1
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. A

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pt3 Pr English  Form 2 Answers 13. is
14. yourself
actice pt3 Pr15. helping
16. a
2PART
6Practice
Error Correction
 9. more
1Practice 10. breathing
11. their
 9. reflects 12. properly
10. and 13. comes
11. fashion 14. controls
12. because 15. produce
13. it 16. sleep
14. or
15. comfortable 7Practice
16. create
 9. neglectful
2Practice 10. get
11. is
 9. it 12. a
10. in 13. a
11. and 14. it
12. microwaving 15. variety
13. add 16. regularly
14. eaten
15. having actice
16. send
3PART
3Practice
Information Transfer
 9. keep
10. and 1Practice
11. stay
12. consume 17. posting negative comments
13. absorbed 18. posting unwanted pictures
14. information 19. false contents
15. which 20. don’t respond
16. inhaling 21. document the evidence
22. tell an adult
4Practice 23. keep an eye/monitor the child
24. committing suicide
 9. an
10. congratulate 2Practice
11. your
12. hearty 17. Petronas Twin Towers
13. happier 18. Fun and interactive
14. as 19. Simulator ride
15. for 20. Geotime Diorama
16. and 21. Dark Ride
22. History of petroleum
5Practice 23. exciting
24. inspiring
 9. thankful
10. who A2
11. happy
12. and

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17. Chronic stress 27. good example
18. Physical problems 28. role models
19. balanced, nutritious meals 29. self-esteem issues
20. Feeling tired 30. sense of achievement
21. Keep a planner 31. children’s obsession
22. to avoid solidarity 32. monitor
23. avoid procrastination 33. avoid
24. Serious illnesses 34. influence

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17. 8 glasses 25. interactive and engaged
18. Sweating 26. own pace
19. Urination 27. atmosphere
20. Hunger 28. mobile apps
21. Calorie intake 29. game form
22. Low water intake 30. appropriate study materials
23. High water loss 31. available
24. Immune system 32. easy to download
33. keen
5Practice 34. ginormous

17. Untold Story 3Practice
18. Melissa Kay
19. Suspense 25. minds and bodies
20. Thriller 26. Relaxing music
21. Emma 27. calm and healthy
22. Five 28. stress management
23. Rajiv NR 29. stress level
24. An incredible twist/a twist 30. music selection
31. improves sleep quality
6Practice 32. rhythm and melody
33. tremendously
17. Stylish Home 34. repetitive
18. RM19.90
19. December 4Practice
20. Home and Living
21. Paper Crafts 25. Five Stars
22. Kitchen 26. her disappointment/dissatisfaction
23. Painting ideas booklet 27. 60th birthday
24. Click and Share 28. half an hour
29. rudely and inconsiderately
actice 30. the wrong food/order
31. RM47
4PART 32. dirty and unhygienic
33. disappointment
Short Answers 34. unreasonable

1Practice 5Practice

25. popularity 25. fervour and zest
26. powerful impact 26. healthy

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27. refreshed 35. H 36. A
28. therapy 37. B 38. D
29. to socialise 39. E 40. C
30. a long hike
31. bodies and minds Practice 6
32. unplug
33. distraction 35. A 36. C
34. fervour/zest 37. E 38. G
39. B 40. D
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Practice 7
25. tougher subjects/more challenging subjects/
weaker subjects 35. B 36. C
26. focus 37. E 38. A
27. Mind maps / diagrams 39. D 40. F
28. easy to access/convenient
29. mental and physical WRITING
30. eat and sleep
31. Organising study groups actice
32. regular breaks
33. regain 1PART
34. accessible
pt3 Pr Short Communicative Message
pt3 Pr
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actice Suggested answer: -

5PART Hi Ragu,
Yes! I love going to camps as I get to meet a
Matching (Gapped Text) lot of new people and learn various types of survival
techniques. In one of my recent incidents, my friends
1Practice 36. D and I were lost in the forest. Luckily one of my friends
38. G had a compass and were able to find our way back
35. A 40. F to the campsite. In my opinion, the important things I
37. E would suggest you bring are a pocketknife, a sleeping
39. B bag, a map and a compass. I hope that I have
explained to you well.
2Practice Hope you will have a splendid experience.

35. H 36. E Ken
37. C 38. F
39. D 40. A 2Practice

3Practice 36. C Suggested answer: -
38. E
35. B 40. A Dear Jamuna,
37. H It was an amazing and adventurous trip. I would
39. G suggest you check out Sepilok Resort. The place
gives out the vibes of being in a rural area surrounded
4Practice 36. D by tropical plants. It is a great experience to be living
38. G in a village concept resort. There are many facilities
35. A 40. F provided such as free internet, a breakfast buffet and
37. E transportation to explore the wildlife in Sepilok. This
39. B was the package my parents booked for the trip as
they think it was truly essential. Let me know if you
need help in booking the resort.

Your friend,
Chew

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3Practice 6Practice

Suggested answer: - Hi Jason,

Hi Balan, Finally, you are coming to To:
Keeping fish is fun but takes preparation. Here my hometown! I am sure you Jason Ong
are some tips to help you start. and your brother will like Ipoh. 590, Jalan Tebrau,
Since you’re a beginner, a five to ten gallon tank There’s so much to do! We 81200 Sekudai,
is recommended. You will only have a few fish but it can spend a full day at the Johor Darul Takzim
will be easy to maintain. Keep your aquarium on a Lost World of Tambun theme
sturdy enough surface. park on the first day. The day
Next, determine whether you want freshwater or after, we can go to Kellie’s
saltwater fish. Ask pet shop owners about which fish Castle. The sight of this castle
would be right for you. is scenic and amazing. We
All the best! can all play football with my
friends here too!
Your friend,
Jay I look forward to seeing you
soon!

4Practice From,
Maniam Pillai
Hi Kala,
I would advise you to celebrate your birthday acticept3 Pr
party at home. First, you have more freedom over the
decorations at your birthday party. Additionally, if you 2PART
celebrate at home, you can save more money as fast
food restaurants usually have a costly booking fee. Notes Expansion
Finally, your home is spacious and you can plan lots
of fun activities for a fun and lively birthday party. 1Practice
I hope my suggestions are helpful to you.
Suggested Answer: -
From
Vaisha The debate about homework is an ongoing topic
for years. Although many people think homework is
5Practice unnecessary, it does bring many benefits to students.

To [email protected] Firstly, homework is important as it reinforces
From [email protected] concept and skills learned at school. You need to
Subject Re:Recommend a Resort practice the concept and skills repeatedly as this will
help you grasp the subject or knowledge better.
Hi Farah,
Secondly, homework helps you become more
How are you doing? I am glad that you are visiting responsible. The homework given by the teachers
Terengganu. I would suggest that you stay at The are considered as your responsibility. Therefore,
Permata Chalet which is at Kemasik Beach. The completing it on time will train you to become a
Permata Chalet is very comfortable and has a responsible student.
beautiful beach. You should see the sunsets! They
offer kayaking and snorkelling too, which I think you’ll Finally, homework helps in self-progression and
really enjoy. You can even go kite-flying at the beach. being independent. As you work on your homework
I’m sure you’ll have fun there! by yourself, you automatically train yourself to be
   Hope to hear from you soon! independent. Moreover, doing homework on a daily
basis will help you progress in every subjects learned
Diana at school.

As a conclusion, homework is essential in a
student’s life as it not only help students in learning,
but also in developing good moral values.

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 English  Form 2 Answers 4Practice

2Practice Organic gardening is the best technique for home
gardening. It is an environmentally friendly way of
Suggested Answer: - gardening with many benefits.

Public speaking is one of students’ worst Firstly, an organic garden is free from toxic
nightmare. When they think of speaking in front chemical fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides.
of a crowd, they feel nauseous. They try to avoid Therfore, organic harvests are high in nutritional
this situation by not participating and avoiding value.
presentations as well.
Secondly, organic gardening uses less natural
There are ways of overcoming this fear and do resources, especially water. The soil is fertilised
well in public speaking. Be prepared before the speech through composting. This is good for the environment
is one of the ways to calm your nerves. Understand because less waste is produced and sent to landfills.
the topic you are going to talk about and do more
research. Moreover, carefully organize all your points Furthermore, having a vegetable garden helps
and if necessary, write your points in small cards in with saving money. Instead of buying certain produce
case you forget your points or want to keep in check from a shop, you can get it right away from your own
of all the points you want to say. backyard.

Furthermore, you need to practice a lot by By having an organic garden, you will be able to
presenting several times. This can be done by have a sense of fulfilment from harvesting your own
presenting in front of a mirror and pretend a large vegetables.
audience is listening. After all, practice makes perfect.
5Practice
Last but not least, relax, take deep breaths and
focus on your speech rather than the audience. Of My Holiday Trip to Pangkor Island
course the audience is looking at you, they are waiting
to hear what you have to say. Their attention is on Last December, my family and I went to Pangkor
you, the floor is yours, and you should allow yourself Island for our holidays. It is famous for its attractions
to feel like a celebrity every once in a while. and we have never been there before. We stayed
there for four days and travelled by car and ferry.
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Upon arrival at Pangkor Island, we checked in
Nowadays, there are many cases of social media into a luxurious hotel where my father booked two
accounts getting hacked. One of the causes might be rooms for us. The best part was that our hotel had a
due to the vulnerability of the accounts’ passwords. spectacular view of the beach.
So here are some tips on how to protect online
passwords. We had plenty of fun there. We tried out many
activities like snorkelling, ATV rides, outdoor paintball
Firstly, avoid using simple passwords or ones that shooting games, jungle trekking and fishing. I
are related your personal information. For example, particularly enjoyed the delicious seafood there, which
including your birthday into your password. was unbelievably cheap and fresh.

Secondly, create a long password, possibly We had a great time and we will definitely visit
8 characters or more. The longer the password, Pangkor Island again.
the harder it is to hack. Use a mixture of numbers
and symbols, too. Then, write it down and keep it 6Practice
somewhere safe.
The co-curricular unit of SMK Permata recently
Lastly, use different passwords for different organised a leadership camp at Brindley Centre, Port
accounts. This will lower the risks of getting your Dickson from the 26th to 27th January 2019. The camp
online accounts getting hacked. was a compulsory programme for all leaders of the
school clubs and was accompanied by four teachers.
By practicing these tips in managing the The camp aimed to instil leadership qualities among
passwords on your online accounts, you would be the participants.
able to protect yourself from the danger of getting
hacked and suffer the loss of important personal
information.

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Upon arrival at the campsite, the participants PART 4
were divided into groups. The first group activity was 25. yearly
to come up with identities through a slogan, flag and 26. beautify
team name. 27. murals
28. school walls
On the second day of the camp, the participants 29. green
went jungle trekking. This activity helped the 30. gotong royong
participants to understand the value of teamwork. 31. a decorative arch
32. responsibility
The highlight of the camp was a drama session. 33. stocked
This activity greatly helped the participants build their 34. responsibility
confidence.

The leadership camp was a huge success
because all the participants showed tremendous
support by actively participating in all the activities.

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35. B
PPTT33 MMooddeell TTeesstt 36. A
37. G
Reading 38. H
39. F
PART 1 40. D
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  6. A
  7. A
  8. B

PART 2 To [email protected]
 9. few From [email protected]
10. and Subject Re: Recommend me a theme park
11. with
12. may Hi Syafiqa,
13. of
14. However    How are you? It’s been a long time since we
15. have last met. For my last vacation, my brother and I went
16. adaptable to Setia theme park. I would suggest you go there
because I am a huge fan of roller coaster rides. It
PART 3 is designed with the combination of a water theme
17. save the environment park and amusement rides. I personally like the
18. reduce waste roller coaster rides because there are inversions
19. conserve resources and steep slopes in their tracks which many other
20. shopping bag theme park rides fail to have. Apart from the rides,
21. food container the water theme park is also fun because they have
22. plastic bags humongous water park rides and they serve food
23. polystyrene nearby the swimming pool. I think Setia theme park
24. fertilizers is a great place to spend time with your sister.

Hope to hear from you soon.
Reema

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 English  Form 2 Answers It was a delicious mocha cake. Candles were lit. I
blew them out in one blow and then cut the cake.
PART 2 Everyone cheered for me loudly, clapped and sang
Suggested Answer: - the birthday song. I was given so many presents, all
wrapped beautifully.
   I will always remember my sixteenth birthday.
It was celebrated in a grand style. My birthday falls    My mother was very busy in the evening. She
on the 10th December every year. It was a day full spent most of the time in the kitchen cooking for all
of excitement, joy and expectations. my friends. My friends loved my mother’s cooking
very much. While my father arranged some games
   My mother is the best person ever when it for them and in fact, he became the referee for all
comes to inviting friends home. She helped me to the games. He arranged musical chairs, hide and
make invitation cards. She made a list of all the seek and spell it right for them. All my friends enjoyed
friends I wanted to call and made birthday cards to themselves.
send to each of them. The cards were really nice.
   For my surprise, my parents gave me a pet cat
   My sister decorated the house with flowers, as my birthday present. I always wanted to own a pet
balloons and colourful papers. She even arranged and they fulfilled my wish. I enjoyed my 16th birthday
the tables and chairs for my birthday party. She celebration very much.
helped my mother to bake cupcakes for my friends
too.

   In the evening, the celebrations began when all
the guests arrived. They welcomed me by clapping
hands and handshakes. The birthday cake had been
placed on a huge table with 16 candles fixed on it.

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