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English Form 4 Unit 7 Worksheet 1 Level of Difficulty ZZZ HOTS Creating Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, expressing your views on the way we treat our wildlife, and what we can do to protect them. LS 4.1.3 PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Suggested answer) Dear Editor, I am a concerned citizen and I would like to point out a serious problem existing in our society now. It is obvious that our wildlife today is suffering. We need to start paying more attention to this matter, and doing everything we can to help lessen this problem. It is something serious that we, human beings, have caused over the years, and so we need to make amends by finding solutions to the problem and protecting our wildlife. First of all, people are selfishly taking animals out of their natural habitat and selling them on the black market. Marine turtles, crocodiles and endangered birds are being sold as a popular trade. Many buy them as exotic pets or for their meats. Poachers kill endangered animals just to sell them and make a lot of money. They have killed almost one hundred elephants every day for their ivory and their skin. Today, our wildlife faces habitat loss, habitat destruction and habitat fragmentation. It takes our wildlife years to recover from the disasters that we have caused. Human activities such as agriculture, oil and gas exploration, and commercial development are known to damage large ecosystems and displace various types of wildlife from their habitats. This impacts animals, plants, sea life, ecosystems and even our environment. We drive living creatures out of their homes. We kill creatures, and destroy plants and forests. We throw garbage that can be harmful to animals without even batting an eye. Therefore, we need to stop and think who and what we are hurting. A lot of people do not think that this is a big deal, or they just don’t care because it is not hurting them. Many people don’t believe that animals and plants have as much of a right to live in peace and safety on earth that humans do. Cutting down forests to build magnificent structures and killing animals for their exotic skins, fur and other parts of their bodies are more important than the wildlife’s safety. For them, it is the money that matters. We can play our part to defend and strengthen the endangered species in our own ways. One is to support the WWF organisation in their effort to protect and restore habitats, and reduce threats to wildlife. We can start by raising people’s awareness of these issues and stress that we can be more courteous to our wildlife and their homes. On top of that, we should have more laws against poaching, and urge the government to impose harsher punishment on people who break these laws. Also, we need to stop illegal wildlife trafficking and create more laws against it. Plus we should also start increasing funding for programmes that benefit endangered species. In conclusion, there are so many things we need to work on to help protect our wildlife. We are already taking steps towards this, but we have to push harder. We need to do more and more to get back on track with protecting our wildlife. This is so true that there is a greater balance between human beings, the wildlife and the environment for the survival of the earth. Yours faithfully, Alena Larry 74 CONTOH

English Form 4 Unit 7 SOW: Lesson 94 Literature in Action LS 5.2.1 Non-Textbook-Based Lesson Worksheet 1 Aloo has obtained a scholarship to study abroad, but his mother is reluctant to raise the necessary money that would help him leave. The reason is not because Aloo’s mother is wicked, but because she loves him so much that she can’t help seeing her son in a country so far away. She looked at me looking at her and said, not to me, ‘Promise me... promise me that if I let you go, you will not marry a white woman.’ ‘Oh Mother, you know I won’t!’ said Aloo. ‘And promise me that you will not smoke or drink.’ ‘You know I promise!’ He was almost crying. The major fear of every parent whose child leaves home for a Western country is the picking up of ‘negative’ social habits like drinking, smoking and womanising. This is the fear that Aloo’s mother faces in the short story ‘Leaving’ by M.G. Vassanji. What do you think of Aloo’s mother in the short story ‘Leaving’? HOTS Analysing LS 5.2.1 PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Suggested answer) I admire Aloo’s mother in the short story ‘Leaving’ by M.G. Vassanji. She is not a wicked person, but an exemplary person who has gone through a lot to bring up her children. ‘Leaving’ focuses on a woman in Tanzania, who raises her five children alone after the early death of her husband. After her two older daughters get married and the eldest son acquires a job, the mother focuses on the two younger ones, Aloo and the narrator. Aloo is in his final year in school and the girl is in university. The mother pins all her hopes on them, hoping that they will get a better education than their elder siblings. She sells their store and moves them to Upanga, which is quieter and provides a better environment for them to study. The return of Mr Datoo, a former teacher, inspires Aloo to think of furthering his education in America. He wants to study medicine and is not interested to study agriculture in a local university. He writes to American universities to gain admission and is offered a place with a scholarship in the California Institute of Technology. However, his mother would not allow him to accept the offer, citing finances and fear of losing him. Aloo’s mother had become a widow at thirty-three and had refused to marry ever since for fear that the next husband would ask her to send her children to ‘boarding’ school. She thinks of the children’s future – she is willing to sacrifice for them, so she closes down the store and moves the younger children to a quieter place with a better environment for studying. This is a big change for her. She is ambitious for her children’s education and wants them to do well. But when Aloo thinks of going overseas to study, she could not bear the thought. She is terrified he might not return home, take a European wife, and forget his roots. At the same time, she is wise enough to understand the situation – she realises that children have to grow up and leave home one day, but she wants to hold on to them as long as possible. She is a loving and caring mother, which is evident in the way she takes care of them, even refusing to remarry for their sake. Finally, on the advice of a school officer, she relents and accepts the idea of allowing Aloo to leave home for a different country. It is the most difficult decision she has to make. Yet, when she sees the eagerness in her son and the pictures of the school, she relents in her decision and decides to arrange for the necessary financial aid required to send Aloo abroad. She then takes steps to ensure her youngest son leaves for further studies with a happy frame of mind. But she has her moments of misgivings, like any other mother – after receiving a letter from Aloo who writes from London, she once again feels unsure that Aloo will return to their hometown in Tanzania. The narrator, for the first time, sees her mother as a person and not just as her mother. She has always seen her as someone who always thought only of the children’s welfare. But now her mother gains stature in her life as a courageous and strong person who realises the importance of education. 75 CONTOH

SOW: Lesson 95 Reading LS 3.1.3 LS 2.1.4 Student's Book pp. 111 - 113 Worksheet 1 a Discuss. • Do you think it is important to be dressed in the latest fashion? Why/ Why not? It depends on the person. The latest fashion may not suit some people. For example, if thin twiggylike fashions are in vogue, how can a fat or big-sized person sport such styles? Personally, I would prefer to dress in styles that would suit me, my figure and my personality, as long as it is decent, presentable and makes me feel good and stand out. (Accept any suitable answer) • In what way do you think fashion affects your personality? I think the way I dress can affect my self-esteem and confidence. If I dress well in my own creative style, it will build my self-esteem and create a great first impression on people, which can help me make inroads into my career, and ultimately in my life. (Accept any suitable answer) b Read the article and provide a suitable title for it. a Fashion Is Art b Why Do Fashions Change Over Time c Some Reasons Why Fashion Is Important c Questions 1 to 6 are based on an article about fashion. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (1 to 6). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. Level of Difficulty ZZ SPM-Oriented Part 4: Gapped Text People perceive fashion in different ways. It represents the way someone dresses and expresses his or her style. Fashion is actually universal and can include various cultural and spiritual connections. Different parts of the world follow different trends, and frequently, fashion is influenced by the things we like, dislike, and the way we feel. Indeed, fashion is not all about expensive items and designer outfits only. It is supposed to showcase each person’s perception of fashion, which is expressed through the clothes and jewellery one wears. Fashion is undeniably important. First of all, fashion is a form of self-expression through art, which is the essence of life, as it assists in the innovation and articulation of self. Every single piece of clothing we put on with a certain measure of imagination gives an outstanding fashion explanation. 1 C Fashion also allows you to modify everything around in the way you present yourself to the world and the way you feel. You can experiment as much as you want with various styles because that is what art is – the freedom to be whoever you want to be. Secondly, through clothes, you make a certain statement. For some people, fashion is nothing more than walking around in lovely, swanky, potentially pricey clothes. But if you think about it thoroughly, you will realise it is so much more. 2 F Just think about the roaring 1920s fashion and the way this decade influenced both men and women. Back then, through fashion, these people didn’t only want to be stylish and glamorous, but they also wanted (especially women) to celebrate the freedom they gained in that period of time. 8 Unit Image Theme Science and Technology 76 CONTOH

Before the 1920s, the majority of women were always at home and were not particularly involved in society, but then suddenly things changed for the better, and through wonderful clothes, they wanted to express their satisfaction and happiness. And that was exactly what fashion enabled them back then. Fortunately, it is still doing it. The clothes you wear are more than just the material you chose, but also an effective way to show how you feel, your attitude towards some things, etc. Thirdly, fashion helps you make a good first impression. The first impression is extremely important, hence, most of us are doing everything possible to create a great one. Normally, every time you meet someone new, the first couple of seconds are quite crucial. 3 H Therefore, if you want to leave someone breathless, then choose these items wisely and make sure to follow fashion as much as you can. Next, fashion brings out the creative side of a person. We can safely say that fashion is a language of inspection and creativity. It means creating new structures, images, figures and materials. In fact, you do not have to be a fashion designer in order to be inventive and creative. Literally, any person on this planet can ‘do’ fashion by mixing and matching and wearing unusual pieces of clothing or jewellery. 4 G Moreover, fashion helps in providing you with experiences to analyse your innovative self. Another reason why fashion is important has to do with our self-esteem. Everyone wants to look and feel good, and receive compliments from anyone you run into. 5 B Most of us know someone who always has spectacular outfits and garners adoration from anyone he or she meets. So, there is no reason why you cannot be that type of person as well. And you can easily accomplish this goal by checking out the latest fashion trends and then picking up an outfit that is going to sweep everyone off the feet. Fashion also reflects your moods. As mentioned earlier, fashion allows you to express exactly how you feel at any given moment. Some days, you may just want to stay in your pyjamas and go to the coffee shop like that. And then, on other occasions, you want to go to the store in heels. Both of these choices are perfectly fine and acceptable. The whole point of fashion is to dress in something that makes you feel great and comfortable as well. Finally, fashion rules the entertainment industry. In fact, a lot of things that occur there revolve around fashion. 6 E Thus, we can conclude that this industry is hugely influenced by it. Whether we want to admit it or not, the truth is that fashion plays a huge role in most people’s lives. Therefore, we shouldn’t be judgmental of it, but instead, embrace it, and be in style as much as we can. Adapted from: https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/top-8-reasons why- fashion-is-important/ A You will have to struggle with getting people’s attention first, before proving to them that you can deliver. B When you care about fashion, you receive huge respect in practically every social circle, and this boosts your self-esteem tremendously. C Art is, in fact, connected with uncovering your inner strength and serenity. D Clothing has a strong effect on both the wearer and the observer. E A majority of films and TV shows revolve around it and simply drive the world of entertainment. F It is a person’s way of communicating something much more important and bigger. G All these things can encourage your creativity and inventiveness. H So, the outfit you wear, the jewellery you pick, along with the accessories – all these things can make a huge impact on another person. LS 3.1.3 PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 English Form 4 Unit 7 77 CONTOH

English Form 4 Unit 8 d Read the article again and match the words/ phrases in bold with the meanings given in the list below. Level of Difficulty ZZ No Word No Meaning 1 essence a scrutiny, assessment 2 articulation b to move around 3 swanky c to meet someone by chance 4 inspection d spirit 5 run into e fashionable and expensive 6 garners f expression 7 revolve around g to make someone completely in love with you 8 sweep everyone off the feet h to obtain LS 3.1.3 PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 e Discuss. Level of Difficulty ZZ HOTS Analysing HOTS Evaluating • In what way does the fashion industry contribute to society? • Fashion was also used to show resistance and rebellion towards certain causes in our society. Give some examples in history of how people used fashion to indicate this. (Refer to pages A14 & A15 for the suggested answers) LS 2.1.4 PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 SOW: Lesson 96 Language Awareness Student's Book pp. 113 - 115 Worksheet 1 Grammar Drill Causative Form We use a causative verb when we want to talk about something that someone else did for us or for another person. • have + object + past participle (have something done) I had my car washed. (paid someone to do it) • get + object + past participle (get something done) He got his washing machine fixed. • have someone do something (have + person + infinitive) The teacher had the students write the answers on the whiteboard. • get someone to do something (get + person + to + infinitive) I got the cleaner to clean under the cupboards. Change the sentences so that they use the structure ‘have someone do something’ or ‘get someone to do something’. Start with ‘I’. Level of Difficulty ZZ 1 The cleaner cleaned my house yesterday. (have) I had the cleaner clean my house yesterday. For educational purposes only Digital Resource 26: Tutorial Video 78 CONTOH

English Form 4 Unit 8 2 The Grab driver collected us from the railway station. (have) I had the Grab driver collect us from the railway station. 3 My husband looked after our children when I went to Penang for work. (get) I got my husband to look after our children when I went to Penang for work. 4 The nurse took your temperature as you were looking sick. (have) I had the nurse take your temperature as you were looking sick. 5 The students stopped sleeping in class. (get) It was quite an achievement. I got the students to stop sleeping in class. It was quite an achievement. 6 The children went to bed early as they were tired out after the school fete. (get) I got the children to go to bed early as they were tired out after the school fete. 7 The dentist polished my teeth during my recent visit. (have) I had the dentist polish my teeth during my recent visit. 8 The window cleaner washed the windows thoroughly. (have) I had the window cleaner wash the windows thoroughly. 9 The teacher checked my writing for grammatical errors. (get) I got the teacher to check my writing for grammatical errors. 10 The secretary typed the report before she left for home. (get) I got the secretary to type the report before she left for home. 11 The shop assistant gave me a discount after much persuasion. (get) I got the shop assistant to give me a discount after much persuasion. 12 The shop delivered the groceries within an hour as promised. (have) I had the shop deliver the groceries within an hour as promised. 13 The mechanic fixed the brakes and delivered the car the next day. (have) I had the mechanic fix the brakes and deliver the car the next day. 14 The teacher explained the lesson in detail and cleared all our doubts. (have) I had the teacher explain the lesson in detail and clear all our doubts. 15 My colleague helped me write the report as I had a committee meeting. (get) I got my colleague to help me write the report as I had a committee meeting. PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 79 CONTOH

English Form 4 Unit 8 Worksheet 2 Grammar Drill Conditional Sentences Type 3 The type 3 conditional sentence refers to an impossible condition in the past and its probable result in the past. These sentences are truly hypothetical and unreal because it is now too late for the condition or its result to exist. Examples: • If I had worked harder, I would have passed the exam. (But I didn’t work hard and I didn’t pass the exam.) • If I hadn’t worked harder, I wouldn’t have passed the exam. (But I worked hard and I passed the exam.) • If I had known you were coming, I would have baked a cake. (But I didn’t know and I didn’t bake a cake.) • If I had met Kelly last week, I would have given her the book. (But I didn’t meet Kelly and I didn’t give her the book.) Complete the Conditional Sentences Type 3 by putting the verbs in brackets into the correct form. Use would in the main clause. Level of Difficulty ZZZ 1 If you (study) had studied for the test, you (pass) would have passed it easily. 2 If you (ask) had asked me, I (help) would have helped you with the assignment. 3 If we (go) had gone to the cinema yesterday, we (meet) would have met my friend, Jacob. 4 If you (speak) had spoken English, she (understand) would have understood all your instructions. 5 If they (listen) had listened to me instead of talking, we (reach) would have reached home earlier. 6 I (write) would have written you a postcard from Switzerland if I (have) had had your address. 7 If Lucy (not/ break) had not broken her leg in that freak accident, she would have taken (take) part in the contest. 8 If it (not/ start) had not started to rain, the boys (walk) would have walked to the museum. 9 We (swim) would have swum in the sea if there (not/ be) had not been so many sharks there. 10 If Rashid (take) had taken the bus instead of flying, he (not/ arrive) would not have arrived on time. 11 If you had not been (not/ be) late, we would not have missed (not/ miss) the train to Ipoh. 12 If she (go) had gone to art school, she (become) would have become a great painter. 13 If I (be) had been born in a different country, I (learn) would have learnt to speak a different language. 14 We (not/ get) would not have got married if we (not/ go) had not gone to the same university. 15 If Prita (go) had gone to university, she (study) would have studied political science. 16 They (be) would have been late if they (not/ take) had not taken a lift from a colleague. 17 I (call) would have called you if I (not/ forget) had not forgotten to take my phone. 18 If we (arrive) had arrived earlier, we (see) would have seen John playing the piano. 19 If Xavier (become) had become a musician, he (record) would have recorded a CD. 20 If he (not/ take) had not taken the new job, he (go) would have gone travelling with his friends. PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 For educational purposes only Digital Resource 27: Tutorial Video 80 CONTOH

English Form 4 Unit 8 Worksheet 3 Vocabulary Drill Level of Difficulty ZZ Read the following sentences and match the phrasal verbs with their meanings. 1 After playing in the rain for hours in the tournament, Chandran came down with a nasty cold. ( e ) 2 I’ll dive into that new TV show later tonight. I simply have no time for it now. ( h ) 3 Somehow no one but Paddy could put up with Janice’s cynical attitude. ( f ) 4 He endured all kinds of harassment at work without flinching, but completely fell apart when his cat got sick. ( a ) 5 Once everyone arrived, they got down to the serious business of picking teams. ( j ) 6 Could you throw that old burrito away before someone eats it and gets sick? ( d ) 7 Billie eagerly waited on the new table of customers, hoping for a large tip. ( b ) 8 I was pulled up for not using the correct procedure. ( i ) 9 The teacher wants us to hand in our essays by email by the weekend. ( c ) 10 I wish someone would shut off that car alarm. ( g ) a to have so many worries that one can no longer think or behave normally b to serve, especially at a restaurant c to submit, especially an assignment d to dispose of something e to become sick f to tolerate or condone g to stop a machine or tool from working h to occupy oneself with something or to pore over i to criticise somebody for something they have done wrong j to begin to do something PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 SOW: Lesson 97 Listening LS 1.1.6 LS 2.1.5 Student's Book p. 115 Worksheet 1 a Discuss. Lead-In Level of Difficulty ZZ This is a picture of an AI-created art piece. Have you heard of AI art? Find out the meaning of AI art. What do you think of AI art compared to traditional or human art? (Refer to page A15 for the suggested answer) LS 2.1.5 PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 81 CONTOH

English Form 4 Unit 8 b You will hear a speaker talking about AI art. For questions 1 – 5, circle the correct answer (A, B or C). Level of Difficulty ZZ You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions. 1 Why was Jason M. Allen’s work, ‘Théâtre D’opéra Spatial’, so controversial when it won the Colorado State Fair’s art competition? A Allen had cheated. B Allen had used digital art. C Allen had used artificially generated art. 2 What are Midjourney, NightCafe and DALL•E 2? A They are art generator apps that create art from the prompts given. B They are technical programmes that are used in maths. C They are electrical generators used at home. 3 The backbone of generating the prompt-based art in AI art is A algorithms. B discord. C images. 4 Why was Jim Ovelmen disturbed by the signatures seen in some of the AI-generated stuff? A It means that the art was somehow sampled by some individual artist’s signature. B It is like a collage with various artists showcasing their art pieces. C It means that the art piece was stolen from another artist. 5 How long has AI art been in existence? A Recently since October 2022 B For several centuries C Since the 1960s LS 1.1.6 PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 SOW: Lesson 104 Speaking LS 2.4.1 LS 1.1.2 Student's Book pp. 120 - 121 Worksheet 1 Level of Difficulty ZZZ HOTS Analysing HOTS Evaluating Discuss in groups. Answer the questions below. You may do research to find out more about the topic. Studying art and design can have its rewards. There are many careers to choose from if you wish to pursue a degree in Art and Design. For example, you can become an art valuer, a museum or gallery curator or even a fine artist. But if your heart is set on pure design, then the following jobs can be interesting too: Interior Designer Fashion Designer Multimedia Artist Find out more about these careers – what you will do at work, how you will use your degree and knowledge in your job, and why you will love such a career. Then, present your findings to your class (you may work in groups of three). Track 8 82 CONTOH

English Form 4 Unit 8 What you will do at work: It is not just about making living and working spaces more beautiful, but also about improving functionality and safety. If you have an eye for colour, harmony and good lighting, this will be ideal for you. You can also be an industrial designer for office spaces, design homes, educational buildings, or even become a bespoke kitchen designer. How you will use your degree and knowledge in your job: Interior designers typically sketch their designs or use special software, then share their vision with architects, builders or engineers, so they can make the dream a reality. You will be trained on different software throughout your degree. Why you will love such a career: You get to help people design their perfect home, thus making a difference in their lives. You will be remembered by your customers as you assisted in creating their vision, and you will be able to witness something that you helped design come to life. Interior Designer What you will do at work: This much coveted role can be difficult to break into, but those who persevere find it a rewarding field. You could find yourself creating bespoke wedding couture, designing for a major fashion label, or even working with artisans to style accessories like shoes, bags and jewellery. How you will use your degree and knowledge in your job: When you design for the human body, your constraints and challenges are different than when you are designing for a home or piece of equipment. Having an eye for detail and understanding trends are a way your art degree can prepare you for fashion designing. Why you will love such a career: Many fashion designers say that they love their jobs because they adore creating clothing and drawing. If you are someone who spends your free time shopping and looking up the latest trends, is hard-working and wants a fast-paced working environment, you will be extremely content here. Fashion Designer What you will do at work: If you love special effects, video games, illustrations and other creative forms of media, being a multimedia artist or animator can help you bring ideas to life. Usually working with other artists, a multimedia artist will also need a solid grasp of coding and relevant animation software. How you will use your degree and knowledge in your job: If your degree offers courses on programming, Photoshop, wireframing in UI or UX design, or basic programming, you might have what it takes to be an animator or multimedia artist. Why you will love such a career: There is a surprising amount of research involved with this career, but not the usual type. If you need to animate a tiger, you research their behaviour, anatomy and language – interesting topics to work with. Each project you work on will be unique, and you will get to have a lot of fun with your designs! Multimedia Artist LS 2.4.1 LS 1.1.2 PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 83 CONTOH

English Form 4 Unit 8 SOW: Lesson 105 Writing LS 4.2.4 Student's Book pp. 122 - 123 Clip Notes Writing a report 4 Reports are usually written in formal language to give information and make suggestions. 4 A good way to make your recommendations sound more formal is to use the passive form of the verb. Format of a formal report 4 Title Section – This includes the subject, name of the author(s) and the receiver of the report. 4 Introduction – State the problem and give the purpose of writing the report. 4 Body/ Findings – This is the main section of the report. Present each point in a separate paragraph, with the most important information coming first. 4 Conclusion – This is where everything comes together. Give your overall opinion. 4 Recommendations – This is what needs to be done. In plain English, explain your recommendations, putting them in order of priority. Worksheet 1 You are a member of the school Prefectorial Board. You are unhappy about the misuse of the school playground. The members of the board meet to discuss the problem. Write a report to inform your school principal about your meeting and action to be taken. (Suggested answer) To : The Principal From : Prefectorial Board Subject: Misuse of School Playground Introduction The school Prefectorial Board of SMK Seri Puteri met on 2 June 2024 to discuss the misuse of the school playground by students. The meeting was well-attended. At least two student representatives (Monitor and Assistant Monitor) from each class and all three teachers-in-charge were present. The three disciplinary teachers were also present. Many problems regarding the school playground were brought up. Information and Complaints Mrs Velu, Chief Prefects’ teacher, reported that the school playground was full of litter dumped by students. She also mentioned that this was totally unhygienic and unsafe as the playground will be overcrowded by students during recess. The students playing there would get infected by germs due to the dirty condition of the playground. Mariam Mokhtar, Head Prefect, reported that there was always a heavy rush near the canteen as the students seldom formed a queue. Not enough prefects were on duty. They scattered food waste in the playground and surrounding areas as these areas were not out of bounds for them. As a result, insects and flies were abundant, making the ground very dirty and unhealthy to students who play in the playground. Canteen staff never cleaned up after the two breaks. Several monitors also complained that the school playground was too dirty to play games as much of the space was covered by litter. The football field was also full of potholes and overgrown grass. One student wondered if snakes were lurking in the overgrown grass. Recommendations It was decided after the discussion by the board members and monitors present that the following measures should be taken to resolve the problem. • More prefects should be placed on duty during recess with at least two disciplinary teachers making rounds to catch unruly students. • Students should be prohibited from going to the playground during recess. • Anti-littering activities should be organised. • The queue system must be enforced with disciplinary teachers making spot checks. • Strict punishment should be enforced for littering. Students caught breaking this rule should be fined. • Daily clearance of waste should be implemented by the school authorities and canteen staff. 84 CONTOH

English Form 4 Unit 8 LS 4.2.4 PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 SOW: Lesson 107 Literature in Action LS 5.3.1 Non-Textbook-Based Lesson Worksheet 1 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. The Thirty-None Steps By John Buchan I did not give him very close attention. The fact is, I was more interested in his own adventures than in his high politics. I reckoned that Karolides and his affairs were not my business, leaving all that to him. So a lot that he said slipped clean out of my memory. I remember that he was very clear that the danger to Karolides would not begin till he had got to London, and would come from the very highest quarters, where there would be no thought of suspicion. He mentioned the name of a woman – Julia Czechenyi – as having something to do with the danger. She would be the decoy, I gathered, to get Karolides out of the care of his guards. He talked, too, about a Black Stone and a man that lisped in his speech, and he described very particularly somebody that he never referred to without a shudder – an old man with a young voice who could hood his eyes like a hawk. He spoke a good deal about death, too. He was mortally anxious about winning through with his job, but he didn’t care a rush for his life. ‘I reckon it’s like going to sleep when you are pretty well tired out, and waking to find a summer day with the scent of hay coming in at the window. I used to thank God for such mornings way back in the Blue-Grass country, and I guess I’ll thank Him when I wake up on the other side of Jordan.’ Next day he was much more cheerful, and read the life of Stonewall Jackson much of the time. I went out to dinner with a mining engineer I had got to see on business, and came back about half-past ten in time for our game of chess before turning in. • There should be more dustbins kept around the canteen and playground. • More workers must be employed for cleaning. • The school field should be levelled and the grass cut regularly. Conclusion To sum up, the Prefectorial Board will take action on matters related to the Board, but we also urge the school authorities to look into the problems related to the canteen staff and hope that you will take suitable action. Digital Resource 28: Reading Partner 85 CONTOH

English Form 4 Unit 8 1 Why was the narrator not paying much attention to his companion? 2 Who did the narrator think was Julia Czechenyi? 3 How did the ‘old man with a young voice who could hood his eyes like a hawk’ affect the narrator’s companion? 4 What is the narrator’s companion talking about when he says the following line? ‘I reckon it’s like going to sleep when you are pretty well tired out, and waking to find a summer day with the scent of hay coming in at the window.’ 5 It can be gathered from the extract that Karolides A is a woman. B is presently in danger. C will be threatened by surreptitious forces. 6 The narrator’s greater interest in his companion’s ‘adventures than in his high politics’ suggests that A the narrator is not a political man. B the narrator is indifferent to his companion. C the narrator does not want to be implicated in his companion’s plot. LS 5.3.1 PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 He was more interested in his companion’s adventures than in his high politics. He gathered that she would be the decoy to get Karolides out of the care of his guards. He was clearly afraid of him as he always referred to him with a shudder. What the narrator’s companion imagines the experience of death to be like. 86 CONTOH

A1 Answers Unit 1 SOW: Lesson 1 Reading Worksheet 1 A b b 1 F 2 T 3 NM 4 T 5 T 6 F 7 F 8 NM c (Suggested answer) Learning from home is different from being in a school environment. At home, there are no large spaces like classrooms, playgrounds and canteens, nor friends and teachers around us to guide and learn from. We have to manage everything in one room with parents and siblings around us. We can be easily distracted by small things, like noise from the TV and younger siblings at home. I learnt to overcome this problem by informing everyone at home, and even friends, about the time of online learning so that there will be no distractions from their side. I had to restrict the study area for others to come during live sessions and video calls. I learnt to relax in the breaks set on my timetable. In this way, I could concentrate on learning and spend quality time with my friends and family. SOW: Lesson 8 Language Awareness Worksheet 1 1 B 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 C 6 C 7 A 8 B 9 A 10 B Worksheet 2 1 are growing 2 have 3 shock 4 hear 5 advise 6 hear 7 are, spreading 8 are trying 9 know 10 eat 11 explores 12 is 13 focuses 14 am, studying 15 are getting 16 are Worksheet 3 1 d 2 g 3 a 4 h 5 c 6 b 7 f 8 e SOW: Lesson 9 Listening Worksheet 1 a 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 C b a Students’ own answers b Smart TVs are connected to the internet, so we can download apps just like we would on our phone./ Most smart TVs have apps for major streaming services like Netflix and YouTube, plus offerings for major TV networks./ We can even use smart TVs to browse the web. (Any suitable answers) SOW: Lesson 10 Speaking Worksheet 1 1 A smart car is a mini-compact, two-seater automobile, popular on crowded city streets in Europe since the late 1990s. A sedan is a conventional passenger car in which the boot is separate from the passenger cabin. These cars are longer than four metres and can accommodate 4 to 5 passengers. (Accept any suitable answers) 2 Smart car Advantages: • Useful in big cities as they use less petrol, and have builtin navigational and safety features that make life in most neighbourhoods easier • Lower fuel costs. Can use alternative fuels like electric power • Lesser breakdowns and therefore fewer repairs • Easier parking as they are compact and small – relieves urban congestion • Low noise, less pollution, environmentally friendly (Any acceptable answers) Disadvantages: • Not suitable for highways/ long-distance travel • Two-seater with little space for luggage • Because of its small size, the risk of injury for the driver and passenger is greater (Any acceptable answers) Sedan Advantages: • Bigger and better suited for highways • More comfortable when travelling long distances • Can accommodate more passengers and provide more legroom • Easier to learn and handle • Safer in case of accidents, lesser risk of injury to driver and passengers • Stronger and safer structure • More space for luggage (Any acceptable answers) Disadvantages: • Less sporty image or sleek look • Burns more fuel, causes pollution • Difficult to park • Not ideal for towing or hauling (Any acceptable answers) CONTOH

A2 English Form 4 Answers SOW: Lesson 11 Writing Worksheet 1 (Suggested answer) Address 20 June 2024 Dear Rohini, It was wonderful hearing from you after a long time. Thanks a ton for your felicitations and best wishes. Please thank your family, too. I really miss all of you, but what to do? We had to accompany Dad when he was transferred here. Anyway, after two years of living with Covid-19 and adapting to the new study environment, I’m sure I don’t need to say much or give you new tips on acing your exams. Still, I’ll try to help you as much as I can. I found it difficult to adapt to the idea of online classes, but once I got the knack of it and realised that the pandemic was not going to end any time soon, I prepared myself mentally and physically to focus on my studies. And that is what you must do, too. First of all, avoid distractions. Stop using your smartphone excessively. Fix a time to study, be focused and stay organised. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with assignments of various subjects when doing them at home. Better keep track of important dates and course milestones for each class in a single chart or spreadsheet, noting how the online classes are held and making sure you log into each at the right time. Let your family members know that you are studying to avoid unnecessary disturbance from them. Secondly, stay focused and don’t multitask. It’s easy to get sidetracked and distracted when time is less structured than usual and students are doing more work independently. You may be tempted to do multiple things at once – like playing a video game or checking social media during an online lecture, but homework takes longer when you return to the academic task. Switching between tasks tires out the brain and leads to more errors. And when your attention is divided between two activities, the brain doesn’t commit the learning to long-term memory as well as when you concentrate on just one thing. I prefer to focus on one thing at a time and take breaks between tasks. I usually concentrate on work for solid 25-to-50-minute periods and then have a 5-to-10-minute break as a reward. Next, you should make the most of video lectures and stick to the teachers’ schedules whenever possible to keep a routine going and to prevent you from lagging behind. It helps to take notes as if you are in a typical classroom. Moreover, you should maintain your physical and mental health. Being physically active is important for an active brain. Play indoor games, exercise often, dance and eat healthy food. Focus on your mental health, too. Learn how to balance your emotions. You see, an emotionally stable person is often more focused towards the goals they want to achieve. Finally, connect with your school friends and classmates regularly through video chats and other applications. Have healthy discussions on various topics academically and nonacademically. Social isolation may lead to loneliness, so do connect with them daily. If you follow these tips and attend all remote or regular classes diligently, you should do well in your exams. Don’t worry about experiments. Even in regular classes, do you really do many of them? Once the pandemic is over, we must get together. I’m rushing off to attend an online course, so lots of love to you and family. My parents convey their regards to all of you, too. Your loving friend, …………………………… SOW: Lesson 13 Literature in Action Worksheet 1 (a) 1 distance of approximately three miles 2 Rush attack 3 shocked 4 made a mistake 5 Struck and boomed 6 guns and cannonballs 7 Killing (impaling) with sabres 8 group of large guns and other weapons 9 Crushed and broken up 10 collapsed, dropped down 11 magnificence 12 Pay tribute to (b) The Light Brigade was being bombarded heavily and mercilessly by the enemies. (c) Tennyson is praising the Brigade, pointing out the nobleness of supporting one’s country, while mourning the appalling futility of the charge. (d) (i) The structure of the story he tells presents the excitement of the battle: the stanzas get longer and the rhymes become more frequent after the calm opening stanza. (ii) He uses rhythm to recreate the sound of the horses charging and repetition to recreate the sound and visual effects of battle (“cannon” lines 18 − 20 and “flashed” lines 27 − 28, for example). Examination Drill 1 G 2 C 3 H 4 A 5 D 6 F Unit 2 SOW: Lesson 14 Reading Worksheet 1 a • Red Crescent Society, Mercy Malaysia, UNICEF Malaysia, Doctors Without Borders, etc. • They provide medical aid and health-related activities, risk reduction activities for vulnerable communities in both crisis and non-crisis situations, work for child health and nutrition, safe water and sanitation, quality education and skill building, etc. b 1820 − She was born in Florence. 1851 − She trained as a nurse in Kaiserswerth, Germany, at Pastor Theodore Fliedner’s hospital and school. 1853 − She went for additional training in Paris with the Sisters of Mercy and later, she took a post as superintendent for London’s Establishment of Gentlewomen during Illness. 1854 − She and 38 nurses arrived in Scutari, the location of the British camp outside Constantinople. 1857 − She returned home a heroine. 1860 − The Nightingale Training School at St. Thomas’ Hospital opened. CONTOH

A3 English Form 4 Answers c 1 horrendous 2 transformed 3 superintendent 4 actionable 5 elevating 6 reassuring 7 distinct 8 escalated 9 disorderly 10 hotbed d (Suggested answer) Florence suffered from illness for much of her later life, largely because of all her hard work helping sick people. She was greatly appreciated for everything she did for nursing, and for saving the lives of thousands of people. In May 1855, while she was in Crimea, she developed ‘Crimean fever’ (a bacterial infection now known as brucellosis) and never recovered. Although she was urged to return to England to recuperate, she remained with the army for 21 months until the last soldier had left for home. When she finally returned to England, she complained of intermittent fever, loss of appetite, fatigue, insomnia, irritability, depression, sciatica, shortness of breath and palpitations. For nearly three decades, these complaints kept her confined to her room, scarcely ever out of bed. Finally, in her 60s, her symptoms began to dissipate, and she grew closer to friends and family. She died in England at the age of 90 of ‘old age and heart failure’. e (Suggested answer) Hearing about the appalling conditions of British war camp hospitals, Florence left with 38 nurses for the camp outside Constantinople. The doctors there were unhappy but when patients increased, they had to accept their help. The nurses soon made the place cleaner and healthier in six months. The death rate decreased, and she brought comfort to the sick, being called the ‘Lady with the Lamp’. When she returned home in 1857, she worked for the Royal Commission, investigating health in British camps. She became a pioneer in statistics, supporting her findings with analytical and statistical data, including polar area diagrams. This led to much improved public health in the British Army. Finally, Florence uplifted the status of the nursing profession. (120 words) SOW: Lesson 15 Language Awareness Worksheet 1 1 a lot of 2 much 3 little, some 4 a few, Most 5 Few 6 many 7 any, few 8 a little 9 Few 10 some 11 a little 12 much 13 Some, most 14 much 15 a lot of 16 most 17 a little 18 few 19 much 20 a few Worksheet 2 1 (a) conduct – noun (b) conduct – verb 2 (a) produce – verb (b) produce – noun 3 (a) refuse – noun (b) refused – verb 4 (a) device – noun (b) devised – verb 5 (a) advises – verb (b) advice – noun 6 (a) houses – verb (b) house – noun 7 (a) drew – verb (b) draw – noun 8 (a) fly – noun (b) flies – verb SOW: Lesson 16 Listening Worksheet 1 a 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 C b a Some extreme sports are skateboarding, snowboarding, freestyle skiing, in-line skating, skydiving, bungee jumping, street luge, BMX and mountain biking. b The real thrills given by extreme sports attract many individuals seeking excitement./ Many want to experience the true ‘adrenaline kick’ that they get from these sports./ I think some people are just crazy courting danger./ People feel hooked to experience adrenaline sensations that extreme sports produce./ Extreme sports push you to overcome fears and explore your own limits. (Any suitable answers) SOW: Lesson 21 Language Awareness Worksheet 1 1 was going, found, was flapping, bent, picked, found, spent, was living, spoke, ordered, fed, washed, spent, grew. was, passed, taught, knew, ate, hated, left. 2 was, were camping, decided, turned, met. kept, was walking, tried, kept, was doing, became, saw, was happening, beeped, jumped, held, drove, went. 3 happened, was doing, was, saw, came, realised, swam. SOW: Lesson 23 Speaking Worksheet 1 (Suggested answer) A : Good morning, Governor. I’m John Danker from the Straits Times, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I’m really sorry to hear about the fires and the destruction caused. B : Thank you, Mr Danker. And good morning. Ah, yes, the fires. I’m afraid they were quite big ones. A : I would like to get more information about the situation there. I won’t take too much of your time, but can I ask a few questions, please? B : Sure. How may I help you? A : First, how much destruction have they caused? B : Well, the Bertha Swamp Road fire began on Friday in Gulf County and quickly spread north, destroying 9 000 acres. The second fire, near Panama City, burned about 840 acres, and the third one, the Star Avenue fire destroyed 250 acres. All in all, more than 1 100 families have been forced to evacuate so far. Our firefighters are fighting to contain these fires, but strong winds and changing wind directions are impeding their work. A : Oh dear! What about injuries? B : So far there are no serious injuries or deaths. However, I understand that emergency responders have been injured, though it is not clear yet how many were hurt or the nature of their injuries. A : What do you think was the cause of the outbreak of these fires? Could it be just the heat and dryness associated with global warming that has been causing these fires? B : I believe so. And global warming seems to be making them stronger and wilder every year. Still, there may be negligence involved in the Adkins Avenue fire, which we are investigating now. It could have been caused by someone burning debris in a backyard. A : I see. I do hope you will catch the culprit soon and bring him to justice. Such irresponsibility shouldn’t be condoned. CONTOH

A4 English Form 4 Answers B : Right. I’m awaiting the report of the investigation. A : One last question, Mr DeSantis. What measures are you taking to contain the fires? B : Well, for one, we are using tankers with huge water capacities to fight the fires. Secondly, the army has deployed two helicopters that can spray water from the sky. If conditions get worse, more helicopters will be sent to our aid. Since it’s an emergency, several schools will remain closed until evacuated teachers and students can get back home. A : Thank you very much for giving me your time, Sir. I hope and pray that the fires will be contained and things will get back to normal. B : Thank you, Mr Danker. SOW: Lesson 24 Writing Worksheet 1 (Suggested answer) It was a dreadfully hot day. I was walking down the path leading to our holiday retreat down in a rural area in Kelantan. My parents had gone out. I was coming back after a day out fishing with friends. My head felt heavy, and I could feel the ache of each muscle in my body. My arms and legs were responding to my brain signals at a much slower speed than usual – like a slowmotion horror film. I finally reached the front door and touched the handle with a loose grip. I had taken all of twenty minutes to walk down the path that usually took only a few minutes for a person to cover. What was wrong with me? The buzzing in my head wouldn’t stop! I touched the handle of the door and slowly squeezed it downwards, but it had barely moved. I must have been more tired than I realised. I gathered the last reserves of my strength and pressed the handle again. It was of no use. I turned around, leaned against the door, and slowly slid down to the ground. I felt so faint and thirsty that I couldn’t think of anything else. I had to open the door and get inside, or else I would faint there, near the front door, with no one to help me. I dragged myself up from the floor, closed my eyes fleetingly, then drew in a deep breath and pulled the doorknob down as hard as I could. It gave way grudgingly. If I hadn’t been so tired at that moment, I would definitely have screamed in happiness for finally defeating this stubborn doorknob. But I could only smile slightly and give a deep sigh. I went inside. It was too dark, still boiling hot and somehow, lonely inside. By the time my eyes adjusted to the darkness inside, I could tell that no one was around. What time was it? And where was everyone? The house was eerily quiet. I couldn’t hear the sound of the working fridge or ticking of the clock. I made my way to the kitchen to get some water, opened the tap and put an empty glass under it. But no water poured out – not even a drop. What a nightmare this was turning out to be! Was I dreaming? My small world had become ravished by emptiness, and somehow, I was left here all alone, left to pass away into the realms of thirst and heat. I started having a panic attack. Yet, I managed to run from room to room, looking for Mum, Dad and Molly. There was no one. Even the dogs were missing. I kept thinking this was just a bad dream. But my body still felt sore and painful, so I must be living in this nightmare for real. Suddenly, I heard a sound from downstairs. It was a faint sound that repeated, slowly becoming louder. I moved downstairs cautiously, hoping that it was someone or something that could explain to me what was going on. But the living room was empty. The source of the sound seemed to be from the back porch. I ran outside through the back door and was almost brought down to the ground by the force of the wind. It was a helicopter, hovering right above me, manoeuvring so that it would land on me. I lay on the ground, threshing my limbs, screaming hysterically, but I couldn’t hear my voice through the noise of the implacable blades getting closer and closer. ‘Roy, honey, wake up! It’s just a dream. Are you alright? You look so pale!’ My mother was standing next to my bed like a sentinel. She was trying to calm me down as I was still screaming and flapping my arms. When I finally calmed down, I stared at the fan above my head, spinning and whistling at its regular speed. What a horrifying nightmare! I wouldn’t stay in the house alone for a long time. SOW: Lesson 26 Literature in Action Worksheet 1 1 A 2 C 3 A 4 A 5 C 6 (a) lecture/ homily (b) warning/ foreboding (c) mysterious (d) selling (e) a person who eats other people/ man-eater (f) connected with the sea Unit 3 SOW: Lessons 27 & 33 Reading Worksheet 1 a • Amcorp Mall, Paradigm Mall, Sunway GEO Avenue, Da Men Mall, The Curve, Pavilion, Jaya Grocer, Mercato, AEON, Isetan, etc. • Groceries, food, clothes, cosmetics and accessories, etc. I prefer shopping centres as I can get everything from one place, including wet market produce. (Accept any suitable answer) b d c 1 B 2 F 3 A 4 H 5 D 6 G d 1 exposing 2 staple 3 haberdashery 4 antecedents 5 pampered 6 driven 7 peaked 8 concourse 9 affluent 10 discounters 11 retail 12 luxurious e • Boutiques, sweet shops (candystores), liquor stores (offlicences), gift shops, hardware stores, hobby stores, pet stores, pharmacies, second-hand shops, etc. • I love going to boutiques, mostly to window-shop and to get an idea of the latest fashions. When I have money and the major sales events come, I buy a few dresses from there. (Accept any suitable answer) SOW: Lesson 28 Language Awareness Worksheet 1 1 had to 2 Could 3 must 4 can’t 5 must 6 mustn’t 7 can 8 can’t 9 must 10 had to 11 don’t need to 12 need to 13 can’t 14 Could 15 can 16 need to 17 may 18 can’t 19 must 20 may CONTOH

A5 English Form 4 Answers SOW: Lesson 34 Language Awareness Worksheet 1 1 lived; has been living; has been working 2 has been playing; has, been coaching; started; have become 3 have not seen; have you been; told; have only been; moved; have not met; has been living; has been looking; has not found; attended; found 4 has been watching; has not had 5 has been raining; have been waiting 6 have known; have been looking; have not found Worksheet 2 a 1 e 2 a 3 f 4 c 5 b 6 d b 1 d 2 e 3 f 4 a 5 c 6 b SOW: Lesson 35 Listening Worksheet 1 a 1 b 2 c 3 c 4 a 5 c b I prefer traditional shopping to online shopping. I prefer to see, touch and feel what I am buying. If it is clothes or shoes, for example, then I would like to try them out for size. I don’t like buying something online and then find that I can’t fit into it. (Accept any suitable answer) SOW: Lesson 36 Speaking Worksheet 1 (Suggested answers) a Advantages • You will have some extra pocket money to spoil yourself with. • Working part-time will also open your eyes to the demands of the current marketplace. • For those who work in areas that are not related to their studies, such as waitressing or in retail, you will still learn a lot from essential communication skills to understanding the ins and outs of businesses. • Students who prefer to work in areas they are passionate about should apply for jobs in industries that they are already studying in. For instance, a student pursuing an IT course can choose to work part-time in mobile phone or computer stores. The experience will help you decide if this is what you want to do in future, or if you would like to explore something different. It will be a head start in your career and will put more value on your CV. Disadvantages • You might lose focus in your studies in your pursuit of earning pocket money. • You need to juggle between work and studies – if you can’t strike a delicate balance, you can end up missing out on assignment deadlines because you have been busy making money. • You can work more hours during your first year, but you will need to slow down on the hours as your course progresses. There may be lesser lectures or tutorials, but a lot of time is needed to conduct research for dissertations and revision. • Your parents may not be happy about your part-time job as your grades might drop. • Employers might not like your flexible work schedule. Changing your shifts or missing work days may end up making employers angry although they are already aware that your studies should come first. b Examples of part-time jobs • You can take a job in event management as Malaysia hosts a number of international festivals, business meetings, events and concerts on a regular basis. The responsibility of event management includes supervision, decoration, dealing with the guests, food preparations, security and logistics. These jobs are a great way of earning a good amount per event and enjoying the event. • Food service workers take orders, serve food and drinks, clean utensils and attend to guests at restaurants. There is no working experience needed; it is an easy job yet needs working agility and management skills and you must be good at stress management as some customers can be fussy and demanding. • The world of internet has given birth to so many freelance jobs. People who have skills and talent can earn a handsome salary, too. If you are good at graphic designing, web designing, web developing, content writing and creative writing, finding a freelance job is not difficult. You can work from home according to your time preference. It also adds value to your CV. c Important pointers for students planning to work parttime • Plan your time wisely Block out all the crucial dates on your academic calendar so that you won’t need to work on those days. Exams, assignment deadlines and presentations should all come first. Inform your employer at least one month in advance. Try to work on semesters when you won’t have too many classes to deal with. • Plan your finances wisely Do not spend more than what you can afford. Create a monthly budget, stick to it and save some serious cash! • Apply for scholarships or some sort of financial aid There are many scholarships available for students now. Try applying for them. Make sure that you maintain good academic results as many of these financial assistance prefer students who show a strong record in their academics. SOW: Lesson 37 Writing Worksheet 1 (Suggested answer) Paul Tan Lian Huei, Address, Postcode City, State. Phone Number Mobile Phone Number Email 15 May 2024 Mr Dan Liew, Chief Web Officer Acme Web Design Address Postcode City, State. Dear Mr Dan Liew, Application for the Post of Front-End Developer I am writing in response to your advertisement of 14 May 2024 on the careers page of your website for the position of FrontEnd Developer. I am interested in applying for the post as I have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and experience with CONTOH

A6 English Form 4 Answers SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, CGI and Bootstrap. I can also use all the Adobe Suite software programmes, and I am confident that I can be a beneficial addition to your web development team. 2 While my major was Computer Science, I also have a minor in graphic design, so I have an eye for what a good website should look like. For the past five years, I have worked for EndDesign.com, and while I was there, I converted their entire website to Bootstrap. The conversion made it much easier for my colleagues to manage the site. 3 I believe I am a great fit for this post as I strive continually for excellence in my field. I know how to create the structure with HTML, style with CSS, and create dynamic and interactive web pages with JavaScript. Understanding how to use various software development tools is a building block to your company. Plus I am able to work within a team as well as cross-team. 4 I have attached my resume so that you can see more of the projects I worked on as well as a list of my certifications and three references. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely, Paul Tan OR Email Cover Letter Subject: Position of Front-End Developer Dear Mr Dan Liew, I am writing to express my interest in the position of Front-End Developer advertised on 14 May 2024 on the careers page of your website. I am interested in applying for the post as I have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and experience with SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, CGI and Bootstrap. I can also use all the Adobe Suite software programmes, and I am confident that I can be a beneficial addition to your web development team. While my major was Computer Science, I also have a minor in graphic design, so I have an eye for what a good website should look like. For the past five years, I have worked for EndDesign. com, and while I was there, I converted their entire website to Bootstrap. The conversion made it much easier for my colleagues to manage the site. I believe I am a great fit for this post as I strive continually for excellence in my field. I know how to create the structure with HTML, style with CSS, and create dynamic and interactive web pages with JavaScript. Understanding how to use various software development tools is a building block to your company. Plus I am able to work within a team as well as cross-team. I have attached my resume so that you can see more of the projects I worked on as well as a list of my certifications and three references. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to meeting with you soon. Paul Tan [email protected] Tel: 012-5955 555 SOW: Lesson 39 Literature in Action Worksheet 1 1 (a) They had noticed a maelstrom and the submersible Nautilus was being dragged towards it. (b) They were in a skiff attached to the plating of the Nautilus. The three friends were probably trying to get away from the Nautilus and Captain Nemo. 2 The waters between the Varrö and Lofoten Islands rush out violently to form a vortex or whirlpool, into which ships, whales and polar bears have been sucked down. The sailors would surely die if caught in its force. 3 They were feeling dizzy from whirling around, and utterly horrified, their blood frozen in their veins, their nerves numb, drenched in cold sweat as if from the throes of dying. 4 (a) The nuts gave way, and ripped out of its socket, the skiff was hurled like a stone from a sling into the middle of the whirlpool. The author’s head struck against an iron timber and lost consciousness. (b) Yes, I think so. When the nuts broke, they were flung out of the vortex, otherwise they would have been sucked into the maelstrom too. 5 They were in a fisherman’s hut on one of the Lofoten Islands. As travel between upper Norway and the south was limited, they couldn’t return to France immediately. 6 In less than ten months, he had cleared 20,000 leagues in this underwater tour of the world that had shown him so many wonders across the Pacific, the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, the southernmost and northernmost seas – something that no one else had done. Thus, people may not believe what he was writing down. Unit 4 SOW: Lesson 40 Reading Worksheet 1 a • Yes. It originates from Korea. • K-pop is the term representing South Korea’s music culture. Even though the name emphasises pop music, it is, in fact, an umbrella term for all of South Korea’s diverse musical roots – pop, ballad, R&B, rock, country, hip-hop, reggae and so much more. b b c 1 T 2 F 3 T 4 T 5 F 6 F 7 T 8 F 9 T d 1 h 2 j 3 f 4 a 5 g 6 b 7 d 8 e 9 c 10 i e (Suggested answers) – K-pop is richly diverse and has a prosperous history, much like its western counterparts. Despite the most remarkable impressions of K-pop having been made in this decade, the genre has been making its way into people’s hearts long before that. The origins of Korean music culture can be traced back to even before 57 BCE (also known as the Proto-Three Kingdom Era). Korean music, called Gayo back then, heavily relied on string instruments, very much like other East Asian countries. The musical society at that time believed in sharing and exchanging their cultural accomplishments with their neighbouring countries. Thus, most Asian countries have the essence of other cultures mixed with them. – The western world was ignorant of Korean music until the late 19th century during the Industrial Revolution when many western nations were trying to set up trading posts in Asian countries. Most took the suppression approach and forced their own ideals on these Asian countries. CONTOH

A7 English Form 4 Answers – As the folk culture was having a hard time surviving, the Koreans finally and somewhat begrudgingly, accepted parts of the foreign culture in their own, including the ‘band’ culture the European nations had going on in their community. The concept was rather intriguing to the Koreans, who had a similar concept of nomadic groups moving from place to place and showcasing their music. But it was only in the 1990s that K-pop started becoming what it is today. SOW: Lesson 41 Language Awareness Worksheet 1 a 1 will clap 5 will fit 2 will dry 6 will rise 3 will not become 7 will not complete 4 will hug 8 will keep; will face b 1 will have flown 5 Will, have approved 2 will, not have driven 6 will have purchased 3 will have gone 7 will have written 4 will have escaped 5 will have spoken c 1 am going to 6 am going to 2 will 7 am going to 3 am going to 8 will 4 will 9 are going to 5 am going to 10 will Worksheet 2 a 1 e 2 f 3 b 4 h 5 a 6 g 7 d 8 c b 1 c 2 f 3 b 4 e 5 a 6 d Worksheet 3 a 1 f 2 d 3 h 4 a 5 g 6 b 7 e 8 c b 1 b 2 d 3 f 4 a 5 e 6 c SOW: Lesson 48 Listening Worksheet 1 a 1 d 2 a 3 e 4 b 5 c b 1 a Beauty products/ Cosmetics b A science-fiction novel c A tag to find lost items 2 a Speaker 3 b Wade Watts c Playing board games d By saving her pocket money c (Suggested answer) I don’t expect my parents and friends to buy me expensive gifts which they cannot afford. Gifts should be given with love and not stained with the tears of the giver. I will accept any gift, big or small. In case I want to get something that is expensive, I would not pester my parents for it. Instead, I would save up from my pocket money. SOW: Lesson 49 Speaking Worksheet 1 (Suggested answer) Role play A : Hello, you look a bit lost. I’m Mary’s dad. Are you Thomas’s friend or relative? B : Thomas? Mary? I… er… I’m not sure… A : You don’t know Mary? The girl who’s getting engaged today! B : Well, my friend invited me to attend this engagement. But her name’s not… I’m sorry. I don’t know Mary. A : Oh, then you must be the groom’s party. You will find his family and friends on the other side of the room, getting ready for the occasion. Come, I’ll take you there. B : (Hesitating) No, no, Uncle. You don’t understand. I came for Tina and Johnny’s engagement. I don’t know Mary and Thomas. A : (Looking flabbergasted) What? Why are you here if you weren’t invited? C : What’s wrong, Dad? Any problem here? A : This young lady says she’s come for the engagement but doesn’t know the bride and groom. C : (Looking ominous, frowning fiercely) Why, miss, are you gatecrashing? It happens very often with young people. Always looking for free food! B : (Looking annoyed) Please don’t be rude! I’m not that sort of a girl. D : Hello! Why aren’t you helping out in front? (Turning to B, smiling) Hi! I’m Mary’s mum. Are these two fellows trying to bully you? They can be intimidating if they want, especially my son. C : Mum, she doesn’t even know Mary or Thomas! So why is she here? D : Hmm, let me sort this out. You don’t look like one of those youngsters who would gatecrash a party. So, some mistake must have occurred. B : Yes, Aunty. That’s what I’m trying to check out. I came for Tina and Johnny’s engagement. And my Grab driver brought me here. See? (Showing her phone) And this is the address of the party. D : (Looking at phone with the others) Ah, now I see it. Just a small mistake. You are looking for Jalan 3/30, which is the next row of houses. Our road is Jalan 3/31. Sometimes, it happens when the Waze app is not updated or is too slow. B : Oh dear! Then I’m sorry for intruding. I really didn’t mean to make this scene. A : Nor did we. I’m sorry for misunderstanding, too. Please let me make amends for our rudeness. My son will give you a lift to your destination (Looking at his son, who was looking sheepish). CONTOH

A8 English Form 4 Answers SOW: Lesson 50 Writing Worksheet 1 (Suggested answer) There is nothing wrong in learning more than one language, especially in a society like ours comprising Malays, Chinese, Indians and others. Contrary to what some societies believe, the vast majority of the world’s population is either bilingual or multilingual. With over 5 000 distinct languages spoken around the world, numerous words are ‘borrowed’ by different languages to create a global definition of specific names, nouns or descriptions. In many ways, each person is multilingual in some ways. In Malaysia, most of us are bilingual as the medium of instruction is Malay and we learn a second language, English, at school. Children from non-Malay backgrounds have an added advantage of knowing their own mother tongue, which they speak at home. There are several advantages to why it is better to know more than one language. The first reason is simple: the more languages you know, the more people you can communicate with, whether you are moving to a new country, attending an international school or using social media. Knowing another language will let you make new friends and share ideas and viewpoints with people you may have never met if you only stick with people speaking only your mother tongue. Gaining different perspectives and learning new ways of thinking from people of other cultures is an incredibly valuable part of knowing multiple languages. Secondly, it increases your job opportunities. There is nothing more disappointing than finding an advertisement for a job that would be perfect for you, only to realise you don’t meet the language requirements. By simply knowing more than one language, you will open the door to new job opportunities. In fact, staffing agents read thousands of résumés per year and bilingual applicants are routinely at the top of the pile. Seeing ‘fluent’ on a résumé piques the interest of employers, and shows that a candidate ‘is smart and skilled with languages’. This makes employers hire bilingual or multilingual job seekers more often than not – even if language skills have nothing to do with the job. Besides, some studies have shown that bilingual employees are more likely to be promoted, and often earn more money than staff members who only know one language. Thirdly, learning a new language, and then actually using it, involves a lot of creative thinking. If you don’t know how to say something in your target language, you’ll have to think of another way to get your idea across, like using actions or imaginative descriptions. In addition, people who know a second language are often better at coming up with creative solutions to problems. Lastly, by learning a new language actually improves your brain function. There is powerful evidence that language learning actually increases your grey matter, improving your ability to remember, reason and solve problems. Learning a language helps preserve your brain’s white matter as well, meaning you can process information faster. Besides, by learning a new language, you can even help slow down dementia as you age. So if you know more than one language, you can imagine how it will help your mental health! Now let us see the disadvantages of learning a foreign language. In some cases, especially for younger people, learning a second language comes at the cost of ignoring your first. For example, if you have moved to a new place and you have to communicate in a different language most of the time, except maybe at home, you might end up neglecting your first language. Since language is strongly connected to your cultural identity, this might result in a feeling that you don’t have much connection to your culture anymore. For some people, it can be difficult to let your true personality shine through when you communicate in a second language. This is especially hard when your skills are still developing, because you don’t have the vocabulary to express yourself as you would in your first language. This means you might not be able to show how truly clever, funny or caring you really are. Even advanced speakers can face this personality challenge. This is because languages are all so unique. For instance, your first language might have expressions or ideas that have developed from your country’s history and shared culture. Their concepts and phrases may not exist in your second language, making it hard to say what you really mean when you are speaking to people who come from a different background. Thirdly, learning another language that is not in your syllabus might be expensive and time-consuming. You might need extra classes or private tuition if need to get good grades in the language. Your child’s schedule is full enough having to offer 9 to 10 subjects at SPM level, so unless your child is gifted with languages, it is pushing your child to the limits. Considering both sides, I still think that knowing more than one language is more advantageous, especially in our country. If say, you are a doctor and a patient who can only speak Tamil or Mandarin, comes to see you, wouldn’t it be better if you can speak his language a little? Thus, despite the drawbacks, you have so much to gain by speaking more than one language. This quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein sums it up best: ‘The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.’ SOW: Lesson 52 Literature in Action Worksheet 1 (a) From the viewpoint of a three-year-old, she looks tall comparatively./ She is taller here as she was still standing straight, long before she became stooped and bent with age. (b) The way her sharp blue eyes seem to be staring at her own death as though expecting it. (c) She forgot to cook and would lapse into silence, going into an imaginary world that was strange and frightening to others, especially small children. (d) In the photograph, the persona’s grandmother will forever be alive. She is still there, holding the hand of her threeyear-old granddaughter, with her smile looking so alive and real. In fact, the memory of her grandmother is caught and kept alive in the photograph. Unit 5 SOW: Lesson 56 Reading Worksheet 1 a • Yes/ No. Students’ own responses (places they have been to, can be local or foreign) • Yes/ No. Students’ own responses b a c 1 D 2 C 3 C 4 B 5 British team 1 They used a combination of sled dogs, Manchurian ponies and a few motorised tractors. 2 They later spent much of their journey man-hauling their heavy supply sledges on foot. Norwegian team 1 They relied solely on skis and sled dogs to cross the tundra. 6 The dogs were faster, helped to preserve the men’s strength, and later, the weakest of the animals were killed to supplement their food supply. 7 A CONTOH

A9 English Form 4 Answers d 1 snowstorms 2 forestalled his actions/ did something before someone else could 3 determined 4 stores 5 ravines and gorges 6 trek/ trudge 7 starvation 8 warehouses 9 started to do something new 10 a group of islands scattered in lakes, rivers or oceans e (Suggested answers) • Their doomed march had made Scott a hero in his native Britain. From the beginning, the expedition was fraught with obstacles. Their scientific research and the intense winter slowed them down. Their tractors broke down and the ponies had to be shot, yet they persevered on foot, dragging their supplies with them. Whereas, Amundsen and his team had an early start and used sled dogs and skis to boost their speed, so they reached the Pole first. • However, I admire Scott and his team. They had scientific obligations which they adhered to. They did not give up easily but pressed on till the end, even when they knew that Amundsen had reached the Pole earlier. They were just unlucky with the weather. But their team spirit was strong. One of them sacrificed himself so that the others would not be slowed down. Tragically, the last three died just 11 miles away from a supply depot. SOW: Lesson 57 Language Awareness Worksheet 1 a 1 had taken off 5 had flown 2 had been flying 6 had caused 3 had travelled 7 had disappeared 4 had been working 8 had stopped b 1 had gone 8 had bitten 2 had happened 9 Had, forgotten 3 had been feeling 10 had mended 4 had fallen 11 had been mending 5 had been lying 12 had been aching 6 had flown 13 had decided 7 had been flying Worksheet 2 1 tour 2 trip 3 journey 4 crossing 5 tour 6 expedition 7 voyage 8 trip 9 excursion 10 journey 11 voyage 12 crossing SOW: Lesson 58 Listening Worksheet 1 a • I have never travelled abroad, so I would definitely love to visit great cities, like New York, Paris and London, to begin with. After that, I would like to travel to scenic destinations to see what nature has offered, for example, Switzerland, to see the snow-capped mountains, or Holland in spring, to see the magnificent tulips in bloom. (Any suitable answer) • I do not have any specific preference, but it would be interesting to visit some historical places like Prague, Beijing, Rome, Athens and Angkor Wat, and learn how people had lived in the past and what they left behind. (Any suitable answer) b This is Machu Picchu, located high in the Andes mountains of Peru. We would have to trek all the way to reach such a high and mountainous site since roads are not seen leading to it. (Students’ guess – accept any acceptable answer) C 1 b 2 a 3 c 4 c 5 a SOW: Lesson 59 Speaking Worksheet 1 (Suggested answer) I came out of the airport, heading for a place where my tour bus was supposed to wait for all the tour members. To my dismay, a bus was leaving the platform. There were no other buses there, so I presumed that was my bus. There were no passengers waiting at the platform, too. When I got over my initial shock, I ran after the bus, shouting loudly, and waving vigorously, but the bus picked up speed and disappeared round the corner. I gave up and just stood there, frustrated and angry at being left behind. I couldn’t believe that the tour guide didn’t bother to check the list of passengers and wait for all to board. Then, I called the telephone number of the tour official in charge, berated him and waited for the coach to come back for me. • No, fortunately such a thing has not happened to me as I have not gone overseas. (Any suitable answer) • If it happened to me, I would have felt lost and abandoned. Being a stranger, I would have been frightened, too. But I would have had to keep my wits about me and think of what to do. I would have contacted the tour agent and asked for an explanation of this blunder. Hopefully, he would contact the guide and tour official in the bus to make a detour and collect me. Then, I would have waited at the designated place again. (Any suitable answer) SOW: Lesson 60 Writing Worksheet 1 (Suggested answer) The first thing that you notice about a burning house is not that it is burning, but that it is burning with such intensity. I stood watching the house across the street as fire engulfed it from all sides. The roof was burning, the doors and windows were burning, and huge flames were blazing upwards fiercely. It seemed as if a fire-breathing dragon was inside the house, puffing away viciously. The flames were still burning deep red and amber, as firefighters battled to put out the fire. Fortunately, the whole family had gone out for dinner. There was no one inside the house. I shook my head sadly. Nothing inside was likely to survive the fire, I thought as I watched some flames flicking up in the air with the wind, and finding nothing but air, disappearing into the windy night, in disappointment. It all began about an hour ago. I was in my room doing my homework when I thought I got the smell of something burning. It smelled like a heated soldering iron or as if some wires and rubber was being burnt. At first, I thought it was my computer and panicked. But after a careful inspection, I ruled out that possibility, and went back to my homework. However, the smell became more persistent. With my heart in my mouth, I went down to check the kitchen. It was as I was going down the stairs CONTOH

A10 English Form 4 Answers that I glanced out of the window and saw something that froze my blood. The house across the street – my best friend, Rima’s house – was on fire! I couldn’t believe it and stood for a moment in shock. When I could finally move, I ran to the phone and dialled 911, explaining what I had seen and the location of the fire. Then, I contacted Rima and went out to my porch to await the fire brigade. The house was beginning to smoulder in the fire. I was worried. Rima and her family lived there. I had known her since children and we were like inseparable twins. Luckily, when I had called Rima earlier, she had assured me that no one was at home. Nor did they have any pets; otherwise, they would have been burnt to cinders by now. I watched as a crash brought down the ceiling of the house, bringing the whole roof down with a loud crash, sending sparks high into the sky. Just then, the firefighters arrived and looked at the full-blown inferno in front of them. The fire had got quite out of control now as the whole house was burning fiercely. The firefighters evacuated the street and told everyone to go inside their houses. I had no choice but to retreat to my room, from where I could see, feel and hear Rima’s house burn down. In a few minutes, by which time Rima and her family had arrived at the scene, the house had been reduced to piles of rubble, ashes and smouldering wood. A putrid smell enveloped the whole neighbourhood, like a bad barbecue party went horribly wrong. It was something I would never forget. Worse was seeing the shock and pallor on Rima and her family’s faces. They stood together, hugging each other and crying hopelessly, watching all their treasures and memories burning down. Several neighbours, including my parents, who had been out and had returned by then, were consoling, offering to put them up as they had no home now. I heard Rima’s dad telling my parents that they had taken a fire insurance policy on the house many years ago, so all was not lost. I still keep in touch with Rima, who moved away from the neighbourhood after the incident. But the fire made me realise one thing – the frailty of human life and human ventures. The house had burnt down to nothing within a few hours. It takes man many years to build his dream house and it takes nature only a few minutes to completely destroy his dreams. What a terrifying thought! SOW: Lesson 63 Language Awareness Worksheet 1 1 Datuk Shafie said that only deserving students would be given netbooks, and that students who gave false information would not be entertained. 2 Several parents voiced their anger loudly, saying that they would not tolerate such behaviour in school. 3 Puan Siti requested Katijah to take those books to the library. 4 The master ordered his servant to bring him a glass of water at once. 5 Daniel told his mother to wait for him in front of the mall. 6 Soon Kee’s father promised to take him to Universal Studios for a holiday if he did well in his examinations. 7 Vong Voth told me that they lived, and might die, on their fishing boats. 8 Dave said that he was going to watch Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ with his family the next day. 9 My classmate invited me to have a cup of coffee with him after class. 10 Andrew admitted to his sister that he couldn’t finish his homework, and requested/ begged her to help him. Worksheet 2 1 e 2 c 3 a 4 f 5 b 6 d SOW: Lesson 68 Literature in Action Worksheet 1 (a) It marked the point where the spells collided. (b) (i) Harry Potter (ii) Voldemort had been in possession of it, using it for his evil purpose. (c) Ron and Hermione were the first, followed by Ginny, Neville, and Luna, and all the Weasleys and Hagrid, Kingsley, McGonagall, Flitwick and Spout, and many others. All wanted to touch the Boy Who Lived, the one who had killed Voldermort, the evil. (d) (i) The Imperiused all around the country had been under a curse that allowed others to control them. (ii) The Imperiused had finally come back to themselves, having been released from the curse, and the Death Eaters were fleeing or being captured, while the innocent inmates of Azkaban were being released at that moment. Unit 6 SOW: Lesson 69 Reading Worksheet 1 a • Skateboarding, paragliding, bungee jumping, windsurfing, scuba diving, canyoning, rock climbing, ziplining, motocross, to name but a few. • Yes, though I have not tried it. Ulu Slim River, Selangor River and Gopeng River. (Accept any suitable answer) b c c 1 A 2 D 3 D 4 C 5 D 6 A d 1 rapids 2 inflatable 3 feasible 4 rigidity 5 debris 6 reputable e • Personally speaking, I am not an outdoor person, so I wouldn’t think of participating in this sort of activity, even with all the safety measures. But there are adventurous teenagers who find extreme sports invigorating and exciting. If schools organise such trips, then they would definitely participate in them, with their parents’ permission, of course. (Accept any suitable answer) • No. I am not an adventurous person looking for thrills. It may be the perfect way to face your fears and confront them, and you may feel truly alive jumping off a cliff or bridge, but to me, it is an extremely dangerous and insane way to feel alive. When your body is pulled back upwards by the bungee cord, it can injure the vertebrae of your spine and the delicate spinal cord that they protect. Why subject yourself unnecessarily to such tortures? (Accept any suitable answer) CONTOH

A11 English Form 4 Answers SOW: Lesson 70 Language Awareness Worksheet 1 1 This house was built in 1943 by my grandfather after his marriage. 2 Three books had been written before 1867 when he was in his prime. 3 By this time tomorrow the deal will have been signed. 4 Jimmy might have been delayed by the traffic along Kesas Highway. 5 The work should be done by someone instead of waiting to be told. 6 A new stadium is being built near the station for the benefit of all. 7 The princess could not be saved by the prince because she had been eaten by the dragon. 8 All the windows had been cleaned before the storm. 9 The door has been opened and left ajar. 10 The grass was being cut by my father that afternoon. 11 The lions kept in the cage were not seen by the tourists. 12 My food which I left earlier on the table is being eaten by the birds. 13 The red dress is going to be bought by her. 14 That mysterious cave had been visited by many people. Worksheet 2 1 overeats 2 overdose 3 overpopulated 4 overdrawn 5 overdone 6 overpaid 7 overachiever 8 overrated 9 overworked 10 overestimated SOW: Lesson 71 Listening Worksheet 1 1 b 2 b 3 c 4 a 5 c SOW: Lesson 76 Language Awareness Worksheet 1 1 The dog jumped into a muddy puddle, so we had to give it a bath. 2 There are so many recipes that you can try them out over the holidays. 3 The flood caused such a panic that everyone had to evacuate. 4 The price of oil has gone down despite an increase in production. 5 Even though a lot has been done in the agricultural sector, we still need to continue working hard. 6 He opened the windows in order to let some fresh air in. 7 Many people left Turkey in 1960s in order to find jobs in Germany. 8 Although he was starving, he didn’t take any of the food they offered him. 9 All arrangements were made with the utmost precision in order that the ship may be launched promptly without any mishap. 10 They went to the station early so as not to miss the bus to Kelantan. 11 It was such a hot afternoon that we stopped playing after 20 minutes. 12 I went for a walk to take my mind off my duties for a while. 13 His rancour against the duke was so apparent that we could see it in the first half-hour conversation. SOW: Lesson 78 Speaking Worksheet 1 (Suggested answers) • An advertisement is a notice or an announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service or event. • Purposes of advertisements include creating awareness; to remind buyers to use the product; to change people’s belief about a brand; to assist salesmen in marketing products; to generate direct sales of products; and to build a company’s image. • Billboard advertising is effective for building brand awareness and broadcasting your business (or product or campaign) to as many as possible. Billboards are typically placed in high-traffic areas, such as along highways and in cities, so they are seen by the highest number of drivers and pedestrians every day. Commercials are used on television, radio, newspapers and the internet to inform consumers about their product and to convince customers that the company’s services or products are the best. They also enhance the image of the company, point out and create a need for products or services, demonstrate new uses for established products, and announce new products and programme, among others. There are also television advertising, video advertising, social media advertising, out-of-home advertising, email marketing and direct marketing. • Commercial advertisement means an advertising message designed for delivery through a motion picture or film or video medium to attract the attention of consumers or influence consumers’ feelings towards a particular product, service, event or cause. An example of a commercial is an advertisement for soda or cereal. • Commercials are usually broadcast on television or radio. Business owners may also run commercials on internet videos or podcasts, which include mobile phones and other handheld devices. Adverts are typically considered print media. Small companies run ads in magazines, newspapers, the yellow pages and coupon magazines. • The adverts seen in the picture include film adverts, a musical show advert, the name of a shopping mall and McDonald’s fast-food restaurant. SOW: Lesson 79 Writing Worksheet 1 (Suggested answer) I really enjoyed watching ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’. Released last week, it was directed by Jon Watts with Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jon Favreau, Jamie Foxx, Alfred Molina, Willem Dafoe, Marisa Tomei and J K Simmons in important roles. As one of the most popular superheroes in the world, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ was bound to be a commercial success. ‘No Way Home’ is acclaimed for its integration of several former actors from previous Spider-Man series and follows the typical Marvel format: dynamic action sequences, clever one-liners and interactions between characters and villains from other series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Integrating the characters of Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina and Jamie Foxx to reprise their former roles makes this film fresh and innovative. CONTOH

A12 English Form 4 Answers After Peter’s identity as Spider-Man is revealed, he and his friends face their biggest challenge – getting accepted into MIT. Peter, MJ and Ned are rejected because of their association with superhero antics, so Peter asks Doctor Strange to do some moronic spell that will make everyone in the world forget that Peter is Spider-Man. As predicted, this spell goes terribly wrong. Dr Strange keeps plucking strings of light out in the midst of a world-altering spell, at Peter’s confused bidding. Out tumble the villains Spider-Man has fought before, Dr Octopus (Alfred Molina), Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe), Electro (Jamie Foxx) Sandman and the Lizard. By themselves, the creatures who step out of the parallel universes into ours are a lot more fun. The shrieks with which the cinema audience greeted them say all about how much they have been missed despite the years in the middle. Holland, whose Spider-Man role has always been just one of the many Avengers, holds up well when called to be one of a team. The dialogue is witty and funny, Holland, Zendaya and Batalon are believable as kids who find themselves often out of their depth, the battles are coherently staged, a mirror dimension of the world that Dr Strange builds in one such clash is just fantastic, Spider-Man is satisfyingly nerdy (‘What’s cooler than magic? Math.’), and the past is adroitly linked with the present. The action sequences are tense, and the cinematography is stunning, especially when the audience sees three different Spider-Men battling together for the first time. The acting is magnificent. Dafoe as Norman Osborn steals the show with his devious monologues and laughs. Maguire portrays an older, more mature Peter Parker perfectly, and Garfield portrays a young man who has learned from his mistakes and has grown past them. Every performance in this film seems true to their characters. The best parts of the film are seeing these diverse performances by a great number of actors in the film. I found myself interested, not in the overall plot, but more on which character was going to be introduced next. I was uninvolved with Peter’s relationship with MJ, Ned and Aunt May. Instead, I loved watching Maguire finally battling Dafoe again after 19 years. ‘No Way Home’ is a distinguished and entertaining film that is easily one of the best films of the year. For a generation, the line about Spidey was ‘With great power comes great responsibility’. In this film, the modern Peter Parker learns what that means. It is an entertaining film filled with excellent acting, nostalgia and magnificent action sequences. Above all, its idea to bring in former franchise characters is superb. This is something that has not been done in the MCU before, despite several of these characters being portrayed in other films. Nevertheless, this film presents a challenge for Disney and Marvel. They have brought in an innovative idea to their bland formula to make a hit. Returning to the same equation will be disappointing to fans and filmgoers, so whatever comes after ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ will be the true test for the future success of the MCU. SOW: Lesson 81 Literature in Action Worksheet 1 (a) Are you still playing your flute? (b) It is bare and barren, probably because of the war. (c) fragrance (d) Response : I would long for peace and harmony. Reason : It is the war that has caused so much suffering and disunity in the country, so I would want all issues to be settled. (Accept any suitable answer) Unit 7 SOW: Lesson 82 Reading Worksheet 1 a • Point sources of water pollution refers to any single identifiable source of pollution from which pollutants are discharged, such as a pipe, ditch, ship or factory smokestack. Some examples are factories, sewage treatment plants, agro-industry, manufacturing, sulphur or grey water from commercial and residential premises. Non-point sources of water pollution is water pollution that affects a water body from various secondary sources, such as land use, land-use changes and polluted runoff from agricultural areas that drain into a river. It is caused by rainfall or snowmelt moving over and through the ground, carrying away natural and human-made pollutants, finally depositing them into lakes, rivers, wetlands, coastal waters and ground waters. • As the demand for water increases and pollution fast depletes water resources, we need to educate the public and be a part of the solution. Personal consciousness is important to prevent water from being polluted. And we also need the support of local and national groups to solve environmental disasters of all levels because clean, safe rivers minimise the danger to human health and enhance the quality of life. b a c 1 D 2 D 3 C 4 D 5 B 6 C d 1 d 2 f 3 a 4 i 5 b 6 h 7 e 8 c 9 g 10 j SOW: Lesson 83 Language Awareness Worksheet 1 a 1 to try 2 apply 3 repeat 4 start 5 to get 6 to have 7 laugh 8 to pay 9 drink 10 to finish b 1 eating 2 telling 3 to pick up 4 having 5 talking 6 to tie 7 giving 8 (to) carry 9 cooking 10 to study 11 waiting 12 to understand 13 to help 14 going 15 to bring 16 taking 17 to visit 18 going 19 to start 20 inviting 21 to fight 22 crying 23 to bake 24 complaining 25 to give Worksheet 2 a 1 h 2 f 3 a 4 c 5 j 6 b 7 d 8 i 9 g 10 e CONTOH

A13 English Form 4 Answers b 1 e 2 i 3 j 4 a 5 h 6 c 7 d 8 b 9 g 10 f SOW: Lesson 90 Listening Worksheet 1 a (Suggested answer) According to environmentalists, oil can quickly cause a swan’s health to deteriorate. Oil can be life-threatening to swans because it damages their feathers and can infect their internal organs if it is swallowed. They have watertight plumage, but oil leaks through it. This causes them to get wet – they lose energy and may die of hypothermia. They also can’t collect enough food. Therefore, sanctuary workers must keep a close eye on each swan’s condition if an oil spill occurs. b 1 A 2 A 3 B 4 C 5 A SOW: Lesson 91 Speaking Worksheet 1 (Suggested answers) • Yes. We have an Environment Club that organises such campaigns throughout the year, such as emphasising the 3R’s: reduce waste, reuse resources and recycle materials. For this, the Environment Club and other clubs collect old newspapers, used aluminium cans and even used clothes, and send them to nearby recycling centres. The Home Science Club converts old clothes into rugs, tissue holders, etc. which they sell to help fund other projects. During Environment Awareness Week, students are urged to switch off all appliances and lights when not in use and ensure taps are closed properly after using them. We are encouraged not to waste water and electricity in school and at home. • One way is to pick up litter and garbage by hand, and take it to our personal garbage can before it travels into local waterways. We should not put chemicals down the drain. Instead, we should place them in the outside garbage can or take them to local authorised centres. Finally, if we are washing our bicycles, motorcycles or cars, it is best to do this where the water and soap can go to a dirt or grass area instead of a drain that would take the wastewater to the river or creek. Worksheet 2 (Suggested answers) We will definitely not get back the air quality that we see in the pictures. Now that people are going back to work and all activities are slowly getting back to normal, life will be back to what it was before the pandemic. The air quality improved when vehicles were not plying the roads, toxic gases were not polluting the air and poisoning people, animals were enjoying purer air and a better environment. Overall, life was good. But now, more vehicles are hitting the road, more factories are functioning at full capacity, and people are only concerned about their livelihood. So this is what is going to happen soon: • Entire ecosystems will suffer effects from air pollution. Haze, smog and fog will obscure shapes and colours, as well as muffle sounds. • Air pollution will directly contaminate the surface of bodies of water and soil, killing crops or reducing their yield, and killing young trees and other plants. • Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide from coal-fired power plants and motor vehicles in the air will create acid rain that damages plants, degrades water quality in rivers, lakes and streams, and causes buildings and monuments to decay. • Like humans, animals will continue to suffer health effects from exposure to air pollution. Birth defects, diseases and lower reproductive rates have all been attributed to air pollution. • Global warming will continue until another major catastrophe like this pandemic occurs again. SOW: Lesson 92 Writing Worksheet 1 (Suggested answer) Dear Editor, I am a concerned citizen and I would like to point out a serious problem existing in our society now. It is obvious that our wildlife today is suffering. We need to start paying more attention to this matter, and doing everything we can to help lessen this problem. It is something serious that we, human beings, have caused over the years, and so we need to make amends by finding solutions to the problem and protecting our wildlife. First of all, people are selfishly taking animals out of their natural habitat and selling them on the black market. Marine turtles, crocodiles and endangered birds are being sold as a popular trade. Many buy them as exotic pets or for their meats. Poachers kill endangered animals just to sell them and make a lot of money. They have killed almost one hundred elephants every day for their ivory and their skin. Today, our wildlife faces habitat loss, habitat destruction and habitat fragmentation. It takes our wildlife years to recover from the disasters that we have caused. Human activities such as agriculture, oil and gas exploration, and commercial development are known to damage large ecosystems and displace various types of wildlife from their habitats. This impacts animals, plants, sea life, ecosystems and even our environment. We drive living creatures out of their homes. We kill creatures, and destroy plants and forests. We throw garbage that can be harmful to animals without even batting an eye. Therefore, we need to stop and think who and what we are hurting. A lot of people do not think that this is a big deal, or they just don’t care because it is not hurting them. Many people don’t believe that animals and plants have as much of a right to live in peace and safety on earth that humans do. Cutting down forests to build magnificent structures and killing animals for their exotic skins, fur and other parts of their bodies are more important than the wildlife’s safety. For them, it is the money that matters. We can play our part to defend and strengthen the endangered species in our own ways. One is to support the WWF organisation in their effort to protect and restore habitats, and reduce threats to wildlife. We can start by raising people’s awareness of these issues and stress that we can be more courteous to our wildlife and their homes. On top of that, we should have more laws against poaching, and urge the government to impose harsher punishment on people who break these laws. Also, we need to stop illegal wildlife trafficking and create more laws against it. Plus we should also start increasing funding for programmes that benefit endangered species. CONTOH

A14 English Form 4 Answers In conclusion, there are so many things we need to work on to help protect our wildlife. We are already taking steps towards this, but we have to push harder. We need to do more and more to get back on track with protecting our wildlife. This is so true that there is a greater balance between human beings, the wildlife and the environment for the survival of the earth. Yours faithfully, Alena Larry SOW: Lesson 94 Literature in Action Worksheet 1 (Suggested answer) I admire Aloo’s mother in the short story ‘Leaving’ by M.G. Vassanji. She is not a wicked person, but an exemplary person who has gone through a lot to bring up her children. ‘Leaving’ focuses on a woman in Tanzania, who raises her five children alone after the early death of her husband. After her two older daughters get married and the eldest son acquires a job, the mother focuses on the two younger ones, Aloo and the narrator. Aloo is in his final year in school and the girl is in university. The mother pins all her hopes on them, hoping that they will get a better education than their elder siblings. She sells their store and moves them to Upanga, which is quieter and provides a better environment for them to study. The return of Mr Datoo, a former teacher, inspires Aloo to think of furthering his education in America. He wants to study medicine and is not interested to study agriculture in a local university. He writes to American universities to gain admission and is offered a place with a scholarship in the California Institute of Technology. However, his mother would not allow him to accept the offer, citing finances and fear of losing him. Aloo’s mother had become a widow at thirty-three and had refused to marry ever since for fear that the next husband would ask her to send her children to ‘boarding’ school. She thinks of the children’s future – she is willing to sacrifice for them, so she closes down the store and moves the younger children to a quieter place with a better environment for studying. This is a big change for her. She is ambitious for her children’s education and wants them to do well. But when Aloo thinks of going overseas to study, she could not bear the thought. She is terrified he might not return home, take a European wife, and forget his roots. At the same time, she is wise enough to understand the situation – she realises that children have to grow up and leave home one day, but she wants to hold on to them as long as possible. She is a loving and caring mother, which is evident in the way she takes care of them, even refusing to remarry for their sake. Finally, on the advice of a school officer, she relents and accepts the idea of allowing Aloo to leave home for a different country. It is the most difficult decision she has to make. Yet, when she sees the eagerness in her son and the pictures of the school, she relents in her decision and decides to arrange for the necessary financial aid required to send Aloo abroad. She then takes steps to ensure her youngest son leaves for further studies with a happy frame of mind. But she has her moments of misgivings, like any other mother – after receiving a letter from Aloo who writes from London, she once again feels unsure that Aloo will return to their hometown in Tanzania. The narrator, for the first time, sees her mother as a person and not just as her mother. She has always seen her as someone who always thought only of the children’s welfare. But now her mother gains stature in her life as a courageous and strong person who realises the importance of education. Unit 8 SOW: Lesson 95 Reading Worksheet 1 a • It depends on the person. The latest fashion may not suit some people. For example, if thin twiggy-like fashions are in vogue, how can a fat or big-sized person sport such styles? Personally, I would prefer to dress in styles that would suit me, my figure and my personality, as long as it is decent, presentable and makes me feel good and stand out. (Accept any suitable answer) • I think the way I dress can affect my self-esteem and confidence. If I dress well in my own creative style, it will build my self-esteem and create a great first impression on people, which can help me make inroads into my career, and ultimately in my life. (Accept any suitable answer) b c c 1 C 2 F 3 H 4 G 5 B 6 E d 1 d 2 f 3 e 4 a 5 c 6 h 7 b 8 g e (Suggested answers) • The fashion industry contributes to society by allowing us to express ourselves, our creativity and our beliefs to the world. Fashion is a reflection of who we are and what we believe. For example, in the 1970’s, free love was seen in free-flowing clothing and hair. The disgruntled youth of the 90’s expressed themselves with the grunge style. Your decision to not keep up with trends indicates your beliefs, just like not voting indicates your political beliefs. You can’t get away from what your style says about you, and because it can say so much, it can be a driving force of change, not just a reflection of it. Thus, if you want to wear your sweatpants and your favourite worn-out oversized T-shirt, it is a form of self-expression – you are saying that comfort is your kingdom. • In the 20th century, jeans got wide acceptance in our society as they expressed democratic values – from allowing free movement of the limbs to non-conforming to class identification as jeans did not reflect wealth or status. The protest against the Vietnam War (1964) introduced the world to the hippy culture. Hippies embraced denim jeans, long hair, colourful psychedelic prints, etc. (i) They propagated the idea of love and peace, and advocated a simpler and easier lifestyle. (ii) The punk style developed a do-it-yourself culture, producing its own music and clothing, thus disrupting the conventional notions of beauty approved by the bourgeois culture. The punk look included whatever was deemed ugly and worthless, like safety pins, razor blades, chains, bizarre hairstyles, dyed hair, etc. CONTOH

A15 English Form 4 Answers (iii) Finally, the hip-hop culture was mainly seen as a way of opposing the legal apartheid found in the United States, but it was also associated with American politics, slavery, treatment given in prisons, unemployment, etc. It was an attempt to raise the voice against a dominant, unjust and offensive system. It included baggy trousers, displaying the waistband of one’s underwear, and unlaced shoes as belts and laces were removed from prisoners in American jails in order to prevent inmates hanging themselves. The emergence of all the above cultures shows the increasing suffocation in society because of class identities. Thus, fashion became the voice of the suppressed and oppressed. (At least two examples to be given) SOW: Lesson 96 Language Awareness Worksheet 1 1 I had the cleaner clean my house yesterday. 2 I had the Grab driver collect us from the railway station. 3 I got my husband to look after our children when I went to Penang for work. 4 I had the nurse take your temperature as you were looking sick. 5 I got the students to stop sleeping in class. It was quite an achievement. 6 I got the children to go to bed early as they were tired out after the school fete. 7 I had the dentist polish my teeth during my recent visit. 8 I had the window cleaner wash the windows thoroughly. 9 I got the teacher to check my writing for grammatical errors. 10 I got the secretary to type the report before she left for home. 11 I got the shop assistant to give me a discount after much persuasion. 12 I had the shop deliver the groceries within an hour as promised. 13 I had the mechanic fix the brakes and deliver the car the next day. 14 I had the teacher explain the lesson in detail and clear all our doubts. 15 I got my colleague to help me write the report as I had a committee meeting. Worksheet 2 1 had studied, would have passed 2 had asked, would have helped 3 had gone, would have met 4 had spoken, would have understood 5 had listened, would have reached 6 would have written, had had 7 had not broken, would have taken 8 had not started, would have walked 9 would have swum, had not been 10 had taken, would not have arrived 11 had not been, would not have missed 12 had gone, would have become 13 had been, would have learnt 14 would not have got, had not gone 15 had gone, would have studied 16 would have been, had not taken 17 would have called, had not forgotten 18 had arrived, would have seen 19 had become, would have recorded 20 had not taken, would have gone Worksheet 3 1 e 2 h 3 f 4 a 5 j 6 d 7 b 8 i 9 c 10 g SOW: Lesson 97 Listening Worksheet 1 a (Suggested answer) AI art is art generated using artificial intelligence. Programmes like Midjourney, NightCafe and DALL•E 2 are art generators that create art based on the prompts that have been given. Traditional or human art? This is very subjective. The key dilemma lies in the fact that not everyone finds AI-generated creations aesthetically pleasing. For instance, generative adversarial networks or GANism paintings that contain humanlike features evoke admiration among some, but create an unsettling feeling that appears as an emotional response to entities that are meant to represent humans but feature some deviations from the norm. Secondly, what about the amount of effort put into the creation of a piece? AI art is created in seconds with little human effort whereas traditional artworks take time and effort. Lastly, an algorithm has no emotions, empathy and thoughts. It cannot create a piece of art full of sentimental value like a human would. After all, the machine doesn’t have to face the constraints and challenges that many artists do. Still, art has always been a highly subjective matter, the beauty of which is in the eye of the beholder. Besides, technological progress is evolving rapidly and is materialising ideas that had seemed surreal a decade ago. b 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 A 5 C SOW: Lesson 104 Speaking Worksheet 1 (Suggested answers) (i) Interior Designer What you will do at work: It is not just about making living and working spaces more beautiful, but also about improving functionality and safety. If you have an eye for colour, harmony and good lighting, this will be ideal for you. You can also be an industrial designer for office spaces, design homes, educational buildings, or even become a bespoke kitchen designer. How you will use your degree and knowledge in your job: Interior designers typically sketch their designs or use special software, then share their vision with architects, builders or engineers, so they can make the dream a reality. You will be trained on different software throughout your degree. Why you will love such a career: You get to help people design their perfect home, thus making a difference in their lives. You will be remembered by your customers as you assisted in creating their vision, and you will be able to witness something that you helped design come to life. CONTOH

A16 English Form 4 Answers (ii) Fashion Designer What you will do at work: This much coveted role can be difficult to break into, but those who persevere find it a rewarding field. You could find yourself creating bespoke wedding couture, designing for a major fashion label, or even working with artisans to style accessories like shoes, bags and jewellery. How you will use your degree and knowledge in your job: When you design for the human body, your constraints and challenges are different than when you are designing for a home or piece of equipment. Having an eye for detail and understanding trends are a way your art degree can prepare you for fashion designing. Why you will love such a career: Many fashion designers say that they love their jobs because they adore creating clothing and drawing. If you are someone who spends your free time shopping and looking up the latest trends, is hard-working and wants a fast-paced working environment, you will be extremely content here. (iii) Multimedia Artist What you will do at work: If you love special effects, video games, illustrations and other creative forms of media, being a multimedia artist or animator can help you bring ideas to life. Usually working with other artists, a multimedia artist will also need a solid grasp of coding and relevant animation software. How you will use your degree and knowledge in your job: If your degree offers courses on programming, Photoshop, wireframing in UI or UX design, or basic programming, you might have what it takes to be an animator or multimedia artist. Why you will love such a career: There is a surprising amount of research involved with this career, but not the usual type. If you need to animate a tiger, you research their behaviour, anatomy and language – interesting topics to work with. Each project you work on will be unique, and you will get to have a lot of fun with your designs! SOW: Lesson 105 Writing Worksheet 1 (Suggested answer) To : The Principal From : Prefectorial Board Subject : Misuse of School Playground Introduction The school Prefectorial Board of SMK Seri Puteri met on 2 June 2024 to discuss the misuse of the school playground by students. The meeting was well-attended. At least two student representatives (Monitor and Assistant Monitor) from each class and all three teachers-in-charge were present. The three disciplinary teachers were also present. Many problems regarding the school playground were brought up. Information and Complaints Mrs Velu, Chief Prefects’ teacher, reported that the school playground was full of litter dumped by students. She also mentioned that this was totally unhygienic and unsafe as the playground will be overcrowded by students during recess. The students playing there would get infected by germs due to the dirty condition of the playground. Mariam Mokhtar, Head Prefect, reported that there was always a heavy rush near the canteen as the students seldom formed a queue. Not enough prefects were on duty. They scattered food waste in the playground and surrounding areas as these areas were not out of bounds for them. As a result, insects and flies were abundant, making the ground very dirty and unhealthy to students who play in the playground. Canteen staff never cleaned up after the two breaks. Several monitors also complained that the school playground was too dirty to play games as much of the space was covered by litter. The football field was also full of potholes and overgrown grass. One student wondered if snakes were lurking in the overgrown grass. Recommendations It was decided after the discussion by the board members and monitors present that the following measures should be taken to resolve the problem. • More prefects should be placed on duty during recess with at least two disciplinary teachers making rounds to catch unruly students. • Students should be prohibited from going to the playground during recess. • Anti-littering activities should be organised. • The queue system must be enforced with disciplinary teachers making spot checks. • Strict punishment should be enforced for littering. Students caught breaking this rule should be fined. • Daily clearance of waste should be implemented by the school authorities and canteen staff. • There should be more dustbins kept around the canteen and playground. • More workers must be employed for cleaning. • The school field should be levelled and the grass cut regularly. Conclusion To sum up, the Prefectorial Board will take action on matters related to the Board, but we also urge the school authorities to look into the problems related to the canteen staff and hope that you will take suitable action. SOW: Lesson 107 Literature in Action Worksheet 1 1 He was more interested in his companion’s adventures than in his high politics. 2 He gathered that she would be the decoy to get Karolides out of the care of his guards. 3 He was clearly afraid of him as he always referred to him with a shudder. 4 What the narrator’s companion imagines the experience of death to be like. 5 C CONTOH 6 B

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Tips for Effective Revision 1 Make a checklist 2 Divide your day into chunks Half an hour, two hours… divide your day into pockets of time that work for you. Try an hour session, followed by two shorter ones to stop you getting sluggish. Think quality, not quantity. 3 Boost your memory Use mnemonics, mind maps, flash cards or images to help you memorise important facts or key points of each topic. Use these methods repeatedly and frequently. 4 Practise with past year papers Familiarise yourself with the exam format by doing past year questions. Analyse frequently asked questions. Be prepared. 5 Manage your distractions 6 The week before Allow time for one final revision. Just go over essential or difficult points. You can’t revise everything in just seven days. Avoid burnout. 7 The night before Pack the stationery needed for the exam — pens, pencils, rulers, erasers, etc. Also, get a good night’s sleep so that you will be physically and mentally energised. 8 In the exam Create a checklist to ensure that all topics and subtopics are revised. Being organised can reduce exam stress and help you make the best use of your time. Set fixed times to check your smartphone or social media accounts, and stay offline when you are doing revision. Build your routine around your distractions. Checklist Follow the instructions. Read the questions carefully and answer the required questions. Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself. Allow some time to review what you have written and correct any mistakes. CONTOH

Contents 1 Topic Short Texts....................................................................................................... 1 2 Topic Cloze Text......................................................................................................... 8 3 Topic Extended Text Reading Comprehension ...........................................11 4 Topic Gapped Text ..................................................................................................22 5 Topic Matching and Information Transfer ....................................................31 6 Topic Short Communicative Message ............................................................40 7 Topic Guided Writing ............................................................................................45 8 Topic Extended Writing........................................................................................50 Pre–SPM Model Test .................................................................................................. 56 – 68 Answers CONTOH

1 1 In Paper 1 of the SPM English language paper, Part 1 consists of 8 questions. 2 Three multiple-choice options are provided for each question. 3 Test takers are required to select the option, which best interprets the information conveyed in the short texts. 4 A wide variety of short texts will be included in this part of the comprehension test. The short texts comprise dialogues, messages, news reports, magazine articles, letters, synopsis of books, advertisements, notices, pamphlets, brochures, comic strips, etc. Strategies for Understanding and Answering Questions on Short Texts Read the questions carefully Pay attention to how these words may be used in the questions: true, not true, except, correct, incorrect, more, less, least, fewer, etc. Look at the information provided Read it quickly and ask yourself what it is all about Read the questions again and note what information you are required to find out Look at the three options given before you decide on the correct answer Ask yourself whether option A is correct; if it is not, why not? Do the same for the other options Use the process of elimination to arrive at the correct answer. Mark off the options that you have mentally eliminated If you do not know the answer to a particular question, move on to the next one. You can always go back to the difficult question later Check all your answers again quickly when you have completed Part 1 There will be a lot of irrelevant information given. Therefore, do not choose your answers hastily Short Texts 1 Topic CONTOH

2 English Form 4 Topic 1 Worksheet 1 Study the information carefully and choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, circle the correct answer A, B or C. Unit 2: Ready for Anything Theme: People & Culture There is nothing quite like the rush, the thrill and the good vibes that come from jumping out of an aeroplane. Since it is a literal risk, you will likely be afraid, but you might come away with a new perspective too. In addition to having a lot of fun and creating a memory you will never forget, skydiving will give you a wealth of breakthroughs. Not only does it push you out of your comfort zone, you will learn how to deal with your fears. 1 Which statement is true about the skydiving experience? A Skydiving should be everyone’s bucket list. B Jumping into something far mysterious is undoubtedly ridiculous. C Skydivers make a conscious decision to stop being afraid and start enjoying the experience. Unit 6: Time Out Theme: People & Culture Doing something purely for enjoyment is a lost art in our fast-paced digital society. It’s wonderful for children to see that hobbies, sports and leisure activities don’t have to be all about achievement, trophies and being the best; sometimes life can just be fun. It’s never too late to try something new, especially in terms of hobbies or sports that could bring you joy. 2 From the dialogue, we know that A the parents are very perceptive. B the parents are very goal-oriented. C the parents are entirely egocentric. Unit 8: Image Theme: Science & Technology We shower tourists and visitors with good manners, yet display a different side the moment we get behind the wheel. Practise good manners on our roads because it can mean the difference between life and death. Be Courteous, Give Way. You Can Make A Difference. 3 Which of the following is true about the notice? A It is a plea to be polite while driving. B It is a reminder to check your vehicles. C It is an urgent plea for financial assistance. CONTOH

3 English Form 4 Topic 1 Unit 2: Ready for Anything Theme: People & Culture Not everyone is a runner, sure; and not everyone enjoys fitness. But once in your life, you should at least attempt to feel the high of an athletic job well done. From signing up for a halfmarathon, triathlon or a long bike race, part of the fun is training and watching your body get stronger. And crossing a finishing line? Even if you are dead last, there is nothing like it. 4 The purpose of the article is A to encourage readers to set a physical goal. B to tell readers to make everyday activities more active. C to help readers to find activities that they can do even when the weather is bad. Unit 2: Ready for Anything Theme: People & Culture Everyone asks me what I want to do when I grow up. I don’t want to grow up! It’s a jungle out there! 5 Which of the following statements is true about the cartoon strip? A The character hates it when people ask him about what he wants to do when he grows up. B The character is still undecided about what to do when he grows up. C The character feels apprehensive about becoming an adult. Unit 5: Globetrotting Theme: People & Culture Chances are good if you have ridden many renowned metro — from Toronto and New York to London, Paris and beyond. But if you have only toured these cities as a tourist, it is time to take a new type of travel risk, and do as the locals do. Instead of going to see the ‘sights’, find out where city dwellers spend their time. Steer clear of chains and overly commercialised restaurants and dine at a neighbourhood favourite. A truly authentic experience will give you a much greater appreciation for these incredible cities. The risk here might not be evident, but it is found in slowing down, enjoying the moment and savouring the culture. 6 The purpose of the article is A to promote sustainable domestic tourism. B to explain the benefits of travelling locally. C to encourage tourists to experience a place as the locals do. CONTOH

4 English Form 4 Topic 1 Unit 4: Being a Teen Theme: People & Culture Dear Ms Healthline, Is it advisable to pop acne or pimples? Depressed Teen Dear Depressed Teen, It is not a good idea to do so for two simple reasons: 1 It increases the chances of scarring. 2 It may aggravate the inflammatory process and worsen the existing scars. Always remember that the acne problems come and go, but once scarred, the problem is left forever. Ms Healthline 7 Where will the letter above most probably appear in a newspaper? A National news B Advice column C Recruitment page Unit 2: Ready for Anything Theme: People & Culture Participants will have to endure a 10-km stretch without water supply at the International Eco-Challenge at Tioman Island. Participants will be awarded for their perseverance with the chance to soak up the scenic natural landscape in their attempt to complete the 32-km course. 8 The participants in the 32-km challenge are expected to be A determined. B burnt out. C astute Worksheet 2 Study the information carefully and choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, circle the correct answer A, B or C. Unit 7: Mother Nature Theme: Health & Environment The Sumatran rhinoceros is now extinct in Malaysia. The country’s last rhino, Iman, died of cancer on Saturday, Malaysian officials reported. Tam, Malaysia’s last male rhino, died in May. The species is down to about 80 individuals, all living in Indonesia. Due to poaching and deforestation, the Sumatran rhinoceros population has rapidly declined over the past few decades. However, recent sightings of the Sumatran rhinoceros show that there is still a chance for them to survive. 1 From the article, we can say that poaching and deforestation A have reduced the sightings of Sumatran rhinoceroses. B are reasons for the sharp fall-off in Sumatran rhinoceroses. C are reasons Sumatran rhinoceroses migrate annually in search of food and habitats. CONTOH

5 English Form 4 Topic 1 Unit 5: Globetrotting Theme: People & Culture Standing at 4 101 metres above sea level, Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malaysia. This mountain is sacred to the locals, as they believe that the spirits of their ancestors live at its peak. To climb Mount Kinabalu, no specialised mountain climbing skills are required. How much you enjoy the climb will depend on your fitness level and how well you can adapt to the thin air at higher altitudes. Nevertheless, the climb can be dangerous when there is heavy rain or thick mist. The rain makes the steep slopes slippery while the mist makes it difficult for you to see and move around. 2 When a backpacker climbs the mountain on a misty day, he can A get lost. B get soaked in sweat. C get badly sunburned. Unit 4: Being a Teen Theme: People & Culture 3 What do you find hilarious in the comic strip? A The mother speaks in a peculiar manner. B The mother is capricious as she changes every now and then. C The girl’s mother is always nagging her about her choice of boyfriends. Primary School After age 28 High School University Mum, I really like this boy in my class! What?! You’re too young to talk about that! When are you getting married? It’s getting too late! Ignore that! You should focus on your studies, girl. Don’t you think you moved a bit too fast? A boy in my class wrote me a love poem. I’m having a serious relationship. CONTOH

6 English Form 4 Topic 1 Unit 7: Mother Nature Theme: Health & Environment Activities: Collection of recyclable items Fundraising for forest conservation projects Bookmark design competition Don’t act in haste Recycle Don’t waste 4 The slogans show that the campaign’s main aim is A to tackle air pollution. B to encourage the public to recycle. C to raise funds for forest conservation projects. Unit 7: Mother Nature Theme: Health & Environment 2019 was the second warmest year on record and the end of the warmest decade (2010 — 2019) ever recorded. Carbon dioxide levels and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere rose to new records in 2019. The world cannot wait anymore — that is the message from the United Nations to all countries to cut down on carbon emissions and reduce disastrous effect on the climate. Unless the global community agrees to reduce carbon footprint by half over the next generation, climate change is likely to cause large-scale human and economic setbacks and irreversible ecological catastrophes. World must combat climate change and its impact 5 The United Nations is calling for in its fight to prevent ecological catastrophes. A immediate funding B worldwide recognition C international cooperation Unit 8: Image Theme: Science & Technology KUALA LUMPUR: While traditional Indian barber shops battle for survival in the wake of restrictions on the hiring of foreign workers, business is booming for their modern counterparts. In the Klang Valley, the modern barber shop scene is vibrant and thriving, with the industry opening its doors to youths and locals to make it a preferred career choice. Many barber shops hire those aged 25 and below, and provides them training as well as opportunities, with a long-term plan of helping them open their respective outlets. ‘It’s easier now to hire locals to work with modern barber shops because the young people have realised that they can earn a decent living doing this,’ one of the establishments says. CONTOH

7 English Form 4 Topic 1 6 Which of the following is true about the newspaper report? A Traditional Indian barber shops have long been a feature of Malaysian life. B Traditional barber shops are slowly dying due to competition from unisex hair salons. C Youngsters have started to see the business potential in the modern barber shop industry. Unit 2: Ready for Anything Theme: People & Culture Dear Diary, After visiting a mystical lady in the countryside who filled me with elaborate tales of my future life, I returned home to an inquisitive family who wished to know all the details of her predictions. They listened for awhile and then became critical of her predictions, saying that I was naive. They started to criticise her with different reasons. So I asked my sister if she wanted to fight it out with me. 7 Which of the following statements is true? A The writer went to a fortune teller. B The writer’s family accused the writer for her inquisitiveness. C The mystical lady’s predictions turned out to be uncannily accurate. Unit 4: Being a Teen Theme: People & Culture Skincare for Teenagers with Acne Problems To begin with, cleanse your wet face with a gel cleanser. Next, using a cotton pad to apply a gentle toner on your cleansed face, concentrating on the T-zone. Choose a toner appropriate for your skin type, and look for toners without alcohol, colours or artificial fragrance. Then, apply acne treatment cream. During application, avoid the eye contour and lip areas. Skincare is complete when you moisturise your face. Step 1 Cleanse Step 3 ? Step 2 Apply toner Step 4 Moisturise 8 Step 3 is A Apply acne treatment cream B Clean with a cotton pad C Wet the skin CONTOH

8 1 In Part 2 of Paper 1, test takers are asked to supply the missing words that have been removed from a text/ article in order to measure their ability to comprehend text. 2 Cloze Text can be referred to as a ‘deletion test’, as key words in the text/ article are left blank or deleted for test takers to fill in. 3 Cloze Texts are great vocabulary builders and are indicative of students’ level of English comprehension. 4 Test takers are required to choose from a list of words to ‘fill in’ the blanks, or to select the best word to complete the sentences based on their vocabulary skills and grammatical sense. Worksheet 1 Unit 1: Let’s Chat Theme: Science & Technology Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D. How This Stranger Saved My Life Let’s chat about my saviour — Mozammel Hussain. When I woke up, I found my left leg in a sling, my ribcage heavily (0) bandaged and bruises all over my body. I was in a hospital bed, and I (1) learned from my doctor that two days ago, the passenger train I was travelling in had (2) collided head-on with a goods train speeding through the dense fog near Agra. My last flashes of memory before (3) passing out were that of excruciating pain emanating from the leg, my body immobilised and twisted. Then my family streamed in. With them was an (4) unknown face with a long, flowing beard. His name was Mozammel Hussain. The rescue team at the accident site had decided to ignore our (5) wrecked coach. (6) However , Mozammel noticed me through a window and reached out. (7) Retrieving me was a task. But Mozammel insisted and lent his hand, dexterous at gas cutting. Eventually, they pulled me out in one piece. Everyone, except Mozammel, was sure I would not make it. But his faith kept him going. It was he (8) who had informed my family and ensured that I received treatment immediately. Overwhelmed by his humanity, I wondered what motivated him. I later learned that he (9) had lost his wife, son and daughter in a similar accident some years ago. He could not save them, but he gave me all he had. I will never forget this man who saved my life. His kind act (10) shaped my belief in the inherent goodness of humankind. 0 A tied B bound C detained D bandaged 1 A known B learned C overheard D eavesdropped 2 A collide B collides C collided D colliding 3 A getting off B changing over C passing out D pulling through 4 A obscure B unknown C uncommon D uncharted 5 A demolished B disfigured C faultless D wrecked 6 A However B Although C Whereas D Whenever 7 A Retrieving B Recovering C Supporting D Accessing 8 A who B whom C which D whose Cloze Text 2 Topic CONTOH

9 English Form 4 Topic 2 9 A has B have C had D having 10 A stirred B shaped C changed D swayed Worksheet 2 Unit 2: Ready for Anything Theme: People & Culture Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D. 11-Year-Old Stepped up to Help On a cold afternoon last January, a 11-year-old Yesenia Diosdado ran to the scene of a three-car accident to (0) assist Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers, who were looking for a sign language interpreter. When her school bus (1) pulled away , she saw police and emergency workers attending to victims of the car accident that had occurred at a busy intersection (2) near the apartment building where she lives with her family. She then joined a small crowd of (3) onlookers across the street. Yesenia noticed that an injured woman was (4) trying to communicate with an EMS worker using sign language, but he could not understand her. ‘I heard him ask for an interpreter,’ she said. She ran over to the paramedic to help. ‘I (5) sign . Can I help?’ she said. ‘I didn’t know what to say — I was completely floored,’ the EMS captain said. Yesenia was able to (6) relay to the emergency personnel that the woman’s neck was injured and tell them the name of the local hospital she preferred. ‘She looked really hurt,’ she said. ‘I’m proud that I got to do something to help.’ Her mother, Susan Milidore, a former sign language interpreter, had (7) taught Yesenia and her siblings how to sign, though no one in the family suffers from (8) impaired hearing. When her mother heard about her daughter’s heroics, she was not surprised. ‘It’s in her (9) nature to help. I was impressed that she recognised the seriousness of the situation and took charge. (10) Most adults wouldn’t have done that.’ A few weeks later, paramedics presented Yesenia with a gold coin and a certificate of appreciation at her elementary school. ‘My mum always says that you never know when sign language might come in handy,’ Yesenia said. ‘That day, it did.’ Adapted from: Reader’s Digest 0 A insist B assist C cooperate D collaborate 1 A pulled through B pulled away C pulled off D pulled out 2 A in B amid C near D beneath 3 A viewers B audiences C onlookers D spectators 4 A try B tries C tried D trying 5 A hint B sign C beckon D gesture 6 A relay B confer C relate D associate 7 A tutored B taught C coached D upskilled 8 A impair B impaired C impairing D impairment 9 A forte B ability C nature D prowess 10 A Little B Much C Most D Few CONTOH

10 English Form 4 Topic 2 Worksheet 3 Unit 8: Image Theme: Science & Technology Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D. Are You a Mosquito Magnet? Scientists have found that mosquitoes may find your feet as alluring as Limburger cheese. If that is you, don’t fret — it doesn’t mean you are not washing them enough. Mosquitoes are simply (0) enchanted by certain DNA. A UK research team recently (1) investigated the genetic role in mosquito attraction by testing the bite appeal of 18 identical and 19 fraternal pairs of female twins. In a (2) series of tests, 20 hungry mosquitoes were (3) released into the end of a Y-shaped tube and allowed to choose whether to follow their noses left or right. Down either path was one twin’s hand, releasing its delicious natural odours, but protected from bites (4) behind a mesh screen. After testing all 37 twin pairs, scientists found that the identical twins had consistently more similar attraction (5) scores than the fraternal ones did, specifically 67 percent of a person’s insect appeal had to do with her genes. So what’s the deal? Does DNA stink? Thankfully, no. But specific DNA does attract unique species of microbacteria to your body — and those are what mosquitoes just can’t (6) resist . (7) Each of us right now is covered with about 100 trillion microbes, outnumbering our human DNA ten to one. Scientists also believe that we share only a fraction of these microbial species with one another, making our ‘microbiome’ — the world of bacteria living in and on us — unique, just like our fingerprints. In addition to (8) producing many of the vitamins and chemicals in our blood, our microbiome is thought to be responsible for most of our distinct odours as well. Different mosquitoes prefer different smells from different (9) parts of the body — that’s why Anopheles gambia (known for spreading malaria) prefers biting hands and feet, while others go right for the armpits and groin. And these smells come from chemicals produced by our microbiomes. So the next time a group of hungry mossies swarms your cousin but leaves you bite-free, thank your DNA for the world of microscopic creatures (10) on your skin that produce just the right smell to send the bloodsuckers reeling. 0 A lured B enchanted C hypnotised D mesmerised 1 A judged B surveyed C inspected D investigated 2 A wave B range C series D scope 3 A trapped B unbound C released D confined 4 A along B behind C beyond D between 5 A scores B volume C figures D amounts 6 A resist B entice C withdraw D capitulate 7 A Any B One C Each D Every 8 A produce B produces C produced D producing 9 A parts B sections C segments D fragments 10 A at B on C in D by CONTOH

1 In Paper 1 of the SPM English language paper, Part 3 comprises a longer reading text of 650 to 700 words, followed by eight questions. 2 All the questions are 4-option multiple-choice items. 3 Eight marks are allocated for this part. 4 The longer reading texts can be on any subjects, for example, history, science and technology, geography, economics, arts and so on. They can be narrative, factual, descriptive or expository. 5 They may be extracts or adapted from novels, newspaper or magazine articles, memoirs and others. 6 This part will test candidates’ understanding of the comprehension text and vocabulary. Strategies for Understanding and Answering Questions on Reading Comprehension Read the text/ article quickly to get a general idea/ brief overview of what the text/ article is all about Read through all the questions. Underline the key words. Note exactly what you are being asked for each question Keep these questions in mind as you read through the text/ article again. This time, read slowly so that you can have a better understanding of the text/ article When you have finished answering all the questions (mark the correct letter), check your answers carefully You are required to recall specific details, identify the main points and the purpose of the article, draw conclusions, make inferences, give predictions/ generalisations, support views based on facts, vocabulary questions, etc. Always remember that your reading skills will improve as you continue to read more Read many different types of materials so that you get used to reading a variety of texts/ articles and will be well prepared for any types of articles/ texts While reading, if there is a word/ phrase you think is important for your understanding of the article and you do not know its meaning, look it up in a print or online dictionary Mark/ Underline the sentences in the text/ article where you think the answer comes from When you have finished reading the text/ article, read the questions again in the order in which they are given The questions are usually asked in sequence. The answer for the first question is usually found in the beginning of the text/ article, and the next questions, further down the text/ article Extended Text Reading 3 Comprehension Topic 11 CONTOH

Worksheet 1 Unit 1: Let’s Chat Theme: Science & Technology Read the extract carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D. For each question, circle the correct answer. Sharing work-related stories, long journeys and holidays cemented our relationship. I met her through my sister, and somehow, because of our age and similar witty humour, we just clicked and became firm friends. As I grew older and settled down, we extended our close friendship by baring our souls about personal anxieties, which provided quiet therapy in times of stress. But she knew more about my family tantrums than I did hers. Soon enough, a major life shift put physical distance between us as my friend relocated to take on new career challenges. Even though we kept in touch sporadically, we drifted apart as we both took on new responsibilities. Over the next few years, many changes developed in my life. Facing single life in my mid40s was daunting and I missed my friend dearly, especially when I was overwhelmed and wanted desperately to share it with someone. Yet she was faced an even more difficult emotional journey when she learnt that her father was dying of cancer. She never shared much about her large and extended family and my friend always led an independent life. She owned every good or bad experience, and never gave away glimpses of the sadness she felt about her decisions. I only saw her vibrant energy and desperate desire to excel. When we finally reconnected, her father had passed away and she felt emotionally drained from the untold story of her father-daughter relationship that had troubled her since her youth. Her narrative finally gave me a better picture of where she was coming from. I reassured her that we all have the ability to survive and thrive, despite the fact that life is sometimes hard and people disappoint you. My friend, however, still showed some residual sadness from her childhood that continued to haunt her when she finally decided to open up. Her father had sent her to live with a distant aunt when she was only 18 months old. Being separated from her mother at such a tender age created a fragility in her that was somehow healed by distance. Even though she had some faint memory of her father, she was told sternly that he would never be coming back to take her home. She grew to realise that she was being treated differently and for 10 long years, she lived with relatives who chastised her, which resulted in her loosing self-confidence. Sadly, she never heard from her parents during those years and developed a hardened shell to camouflage the sadness aside. During school holidays one year when she was in her tweens, her aunt decided to take her back to see her parents on the pretext of enjoying the adventures of a train journey. She remembers meeting her biological mother for the first time when she entered the house. She could see that there was no warm desire for her own mother to hug her. Her elder sister ignored her presence while her younger brothers felt more like strangers than family. She also observed that her father was not physically affectionate and often appeared distracted, lost in his own world. Finally, after a month, she told me, she found her aunt packing her own bags and getting ready to leave the next morning without her. My friend screamed and cried in terror while struggling to be allowed to leave with her aunt. She was the only family that my friend knew and the animosity of a new family was deeply threatening. This did not fully register until six months after, when the loneliness set in and a part of her felt taken away. The majority of the next phase of her life saw her existing as an outcast in a family that didn’t welcome her and she was bullied by her own siblings. Trust and confidence were further eroded when her mother chose to ignore the situation and my friend became a constant target of emotional abuse. Often, her father would rely on her mother for information on their daily lives. Much the same way, she grew up seeing her father mostly through her mother’s eyes. Like many fathers of his generation, he was never present and often appeared angry. Almost always, there were arguments about money and how her father had to support her siblings and keep a roof over their heads. Her father would drown himself in alcohol, and belittle her mother for being ordinary and incapable. And so the mental circle of intimidation continued. English Form 4 Topic 3 12 CONTOH

1 What do we learn about the writer’s friend in paragraph 1? A She had worked together with the writer. B She was very close to the writer in the beginning. C She was not keen to share her stories with the writer. D She often contacted the writer after getting a new job. 2 Why did the writer suddenly miss her friend? A Her friend’s father was seriously ill. C She felt lonely and wanted someone to talk to. B Her friend was going through a tough time. D She wanted to spend time with her friend’s family. 3 The phrase emotionally drained in paragraph 3 means A very stressful. C slightly resentful. B totally helpless. D deeply saddened. 4 What happened to the writer’s friend during her early childhood? A She ran away from her family. C She was given away to her aunt. B She was abused by her father. D She was chased out from her home. 5 What happened when the writer’s friend visited her family for the first time? A Her father was very upset with her. C Her mother welcomed her with open arms. B All in the family were hostile towards her. D Her siblings were happy with her presence. 6 How did the writer’s friend describe her father’s character in paragraph 7? A He was a workaholic. C He was hard-working and resilient. B He was thrifty and responsible. D He was aggressive and hot-tempered. 7 In paragraph 9, the writer’s friend left her home because A she got a job offer abroad. C she was offered a job in another city. B she wanted to continue her studies. D she was treated badly by her parents. 8 What does the writer say about her friend in the last paragraph? A She is an intolerant person. C She is a forgiving person. B She is humble and modest. D She is very immature. Adapted from: Heart & Soul: Breaking Free from the Past by Sheela K. By the time she got to secondary school, she could not differentiate between friends and foe, which made it all the more difficult for her to adjust. She tried her best to ignore her troubles and concentrated on excelling in her studies. Coming from a large family was financially challenging and she had to start work at an early age while juggling her studies part-time to finish her college diploma. Most of her earnings were used by her father to pay for her two younger brothers’ university education. She finally left home when she found a new job outstation. Facing a single and lonely life in a big city was daunting. But she realised her outlook had changed for the better. The change in environment inspired her to break out of her fragile shell and helped her regain self-esteem when she proved herself in the corporate world. Just before her father passed away, my friend chose to forgive her father unconditionally. Despite her unhappy childhood, she came out a stronger woman. She learnt how to be less judgmental and let go of the past. This also gave her a greater capacity to enjoy happiness without taking her emotional journey too seriously. My friend decided to reach out and embrace the future. Yet she is philosophical. ‘It is impossible to turn back the clock and start over,’ she said. However, she firmly believes that one should take the life you’ve been given and make the best of things. English Form 4 Topic 3 13 CONTOH

Worksheet 2 Unit 8: Image Theme: Science & Technology Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D. For each question, circle the correct answer. In recent years, autism has been featured frequently in the news, and it seems that everyone knows someone whose life has been touched by the condition. The symptoms of autism include repetitive or compulsive behaviours, social impairment, problems with communication and trouble processing sensory information (such as hypersensitivity to sounds). The most popular treatment is behaviour modification therapy, which aims at shaping behaviours through a system of rewards and consequences. Now, however, there are more options available. One such treatment is art therapy. Broadly speaking, art therapy promotes mental and emotional growth through art making. Unlike art instruction, art therapy is conducted with the aim of building life skills, addressing shortfalls and problem behaviours, and promoting healthy self-expression. Clients are encouraged to explore and express themselves using art materials. Crafting attractive artwork is not the objective here. Art therapy is a natural fit for autism for several reasons. One hallmark of autism is impaired communication. Verbal self-expression and language are often especially difficult. One person with autism writes, ‘I just couldn’t get my words out. It was like a big stutter. Screaming was the only way I could communicate.’ Thus, art offers a way for people who have trouble ‘speaking their mind’ to express themselves directly without words. People with autism are often highly visual thinkers, and many report that they ‘think in pictures’. Expressing feelings and ideas through images is very natural for such people and can be a welcome relief from the daily struggle to use words effectively. Autistic people also tend to struggle with social issues, such as interpreting tone of voice and facial expression, and may feel uncomfortable relating to others. One-on-one interactions, such as conversations, are often extremely intimidating and stressful. For such people, working alongside an art therapist can be much more comfortable. As the two share focus on the client’s art-making, a powerful bond can be forged without the initial need for direct, face-to-face interaction. Art can also be a wonderful facilitator in forming connections with peers. Cooperation, turn-taking, respecting differences and other social skills can all be practised in an enjoyable, natural setting. Many struggle to comprehend other people’s perspectives; looking at a peer’s artwork offers a concrete way to ‘see’ another person’s point of view. So, working together on group projects fosters cooperation, teamwork and a sense of acceptance. Art therapy is ideally suited for addressing sensory processing disorder (SPD), a prevalent problem in autism that contributes to a great deal of difficult emotions and behaviours, yet is too often overlooked. Seemingly innocuous sensations, such as the texture of carpet, fluorescent lighting, crunchy foods, the hum of a refrigerator, may be irritating or even agonising, to people with autism. When thus overstimulated, they may become agitated, or simply ‘shut down’ to escape the unpleasant stimulus. One of the most common goals in art therapy is to increase tolerance for unpleasant stimuli, while channelling self-stimulating behaviour into more creative activity. For instance, a child might find that he or she can actually handle slimy, paste-covered strips of newspaper when it is part of a fun papier-mâché craft project. Repeatedly confronting the stimuli they prefer to avoid helps to desensitise them, making it more bearable when they encounter these sensations in daily life. A child who learned to deal with papier mâché, for example, might then find that handling slimy hand soap was no longer so unpleasant. Sensory fixations are another common feature of autism. Some people may stare in rapt attention at their fingers as they flick them back and forth or endlessly twist tiny strips of paper. Repetitively engaging in such self-stimulating behaviours (or ‘stimming’) can make people with autism stand out, prevent them from interacting with others, and distract them from other activities, such as schoolwork or play. These sensations may provide some calming, soothing feelings when the person is agitated. In art therapy, however, the goal is to channel non-functional or inappropriate stimming into socially acceptable, creative outlets, and many children have produced interesting collages and other artworks. English Form 4 Topic 3 14 CONTOH

In addition to its ability to improve sensory, social and emotional functioning, art therapy is an excellent treatment for autism because it inherently reinforces. Children get enjoyment, stress relief and a boost to their self-confidence from tackling art projects or simply exploring art materials. They don’t realise that they are practising life skills. In short, art therapy is a unique form of treatment for autism, as it helps to lessen symptoms, and at the same time channel autistic behaviours into an expressive, creative outlet. It promotes communication, emotional growth and sensory integration while also fostering social interaction in a fun setting. Adapted from: The Value of Art Therapy for Those on the Autism Spectrum 1 In paragraph 1, all the following are symptoms of autism except A social enhancement. C communication disorders. B compulsive behaviours. D trouble processing sensory information. 2 In paragraph 3, what does the writer mean by saying autistic children suffer from ‘impaired communication’? A They express their frustration without much trouble. B They only communicate by screaming in agony all the time. C They communicate with other children through visual images. D They have difficulties expressing feelings and ideas through language. 3 In paragraph 4, how can art therapy help autistic children with social issues? A They feel comfortable when sharing the love of art-making with the therapist. B They manage to interpret the tone of voice and facial expression accurately. C They feel completely at ease relating to others during art lessons. D They find a profound sense of inner peace. 4 In paragraph 5, how can art be a wonderful facilitator in forming connections with peers? A They cannot see another person’s point of view. B They struggle to work together on group projects that promote cooperation. C They can practise various social skills in an enjoyable, natural setting with their peers. D They gain a deeper understanding of not only themselves, but their peers and the larger world around them. 5 Why do some autistic children become agitated, or simply ‘shut down’ to escape certain unpleasant stimuli, like the texture of crunchy foods or the sound of a refrigerator? A They have poor concentration. C They have sensory processing disorder. B They cannot process information. D They find it difficult to say how they feel. 6 All of the following show that art therapy can help address sensory processing disorder in autistic children except A children will find the hum of a refrigerator excruciating. B children learn to tolerate textures and smells they might otherwise avoid. C children might find it easier to handle slimy hand soap after going through a papier-mâché craft project. D children actually cope with handling slimy, paste-covered strips of newspaper in a fun papier-mâché craft project. 7 How does art therapy help children engaged in self-stimulating behaviours? A Art makes children with autism stand out in social activities. B Art helps children with autism develop their innate artistic talents. C Art provides some calming, soothing feelings when children are agitated. D Art helps to channel non-functional stimming into socially acceptable, creative outlet. 8 What is the purpose of the writer writing this article? A To make people more aware of autism and its symptoms. B To highlight the importance of art and art therapy for children. C To promote self-expression and independence in growing children. D To show that art therapy can be used to improve healthy self-expression and address problematic behaviours in autistic children. English Form 4 Topic 3 15 CONTOH

Worksheet 3 Unit 1: Let’s Chat Theme: Science & Technology Read the extract carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D. For each question, circle the correct answer. I was three when I lost my first cousin brother. He lived with us and I barely have any memories of him, except for the few still photographs of me and him together. We lived happily in a big house near a forest reserve. Monkeys and snakes were our constant companions. There were government bungalows here and there, but they were far apart. There was a canopy of tall trees and the singing of birds and sound of insects filled the air. Otherwise, all was quiet around us. It was indeed an isolated enclave, and the peace was occasionally broken by the distant sounds of motor vehicles. To us, it was a little piece of heaven which we called home, until a ‘stranger’ came knocking on our door. My ‘brother’ as I would call him, was a 16-year-old six-footer. Often belittled by relatives in his hometown, he had moved in with us. Academics aside, my father had other plans for him. In consultation with his advisers, my father put together a training programme for the lad. ‘Within three years, he would burst into the national athletics scene. He would be my contribution to Commonwealth Games,’ my father proudly proclaimed. The relationship between my father and my cousin went beyond that of uncle and nephew. My father was his coach, teacher, friend, and a father figure. One day, my cousin set off on his bicycle to run some errands. The school holidays were approaching and he had a few things to sort out. He did not inform my father that he was cycling to town. If he had done so, my father would have objected. He told my father that he was going to check on an appointment with the dentist. After finishing his errands, he headed for home. As chance would have it, my father was having lunch with his friends in town, and spotted my cousin when the latter stopped at a road junction, as he waited for the traffic to clear before crossing. My father was surprised to see my cousin in town, and had wanted to chastise him later at home. Sadly, that was the last time my father saw my cousin alive. Moments later, a speeding van lost control and ploughed into my cousin at that junction. My cousin died on the spot. Our happiness was shattered. Some years later, we moved into our own house in a lively suburb. As I grew older, I was constantly reminded of how much my cousin brother had adored me. Though he had a sister back home, I was his favourite. My grandmother used to tell me how he would often declare with pride, that he would go to the ends of the world to make this little sister of his, a doctor someday. When I reached my early teens, I had found another role model – the last cousin brother of mine on my father’s side of the family. He was every bit an older brother and my guardian angel. He was my knight, ever ready to protect me from the dangers of the world. He was a martial arts exponent and a state champion. I remember sneaking downstairs at night, way past my bedtime, to stay up with him while he worked on his assignments. I remember the long walks and talks we had together. How we sat beneath a tree, watching my sibling learn how to parallel park. We would talk about the wonderful grandparents we had. He would advise me never to lose faith and to make my father proud. My father had been such a great inspiration to him. This cousin of mine was a computer genius. He graduated from a prestigious university and found a job at a multinational company. He was groomed for an overseas posting. Once I took on a part-time job with a company which belonged to a distant relative. They needed someone to build their website. I asked my cousin brother if he could do the job. He cautioned me that the company would not be able to pay him. Nevertheless, he stayed up until the wee hours of the morning to complete the website. Sure enough, the company could not pay him. He had put up their website, for my sake. I remember that painful day, as if it were yesterday. I had just finished my exams, and I was in the midst of packing my bags to visit a dear aunt in Ipoh. My father had stayed up to watch a football match. It was 2 in the morning when we received a distress call. My cousin sister was wailing on the other end of the line. My cousin brother was involved in a hit-and-run accident. We rushed to the hospital only to find my cousin brother fighting for his life. We kept English Form 4 Topic 3 16 CONTOH

Adapted from: Heart & Soul: My Precious Knight by Priya Jay 1 What do we learn about the writer in paragraph 1? A She had a sad and lonely childhood. B She was living with her uncle in the countryside. C Her cousin passed away when she was a toddler. D She had a lot of unforgettable memories of her cousin. 2 The word stranger in line 15 refers to the writer’s A nephew. C cousin. B brother. D uncle. 3 The word chastise in line 42 means A advise. C educate. B punish. D abandon. 4 Why did the writer describe her cousin as her knight? A He was a skilful martial artist. C He stayed up until late at night. B He protected her from danger. D He was a multitalented person. 5 The following is not a reason the writer’s cousin agreed to help her company build a website except A he wanted to do her a favour. B the company agreed to offer him a job. C he knew she wasn’t capable of completing the task. D the company offered him a substantial amount of money. 6 The phrase My world came crashing down means the writer A broke down in tears when she heard the news. B was deeply devastated by the loss of her cousin. C was visibly shocked when she heard the bad news. D collapsed as soon as she heard about her cousin’s death. 7 From the last paragraph, we know that the writer A does not miss her cousin much. B used to play games with her cousin. C used to buy ice cream for her cousin. D used to do outdoor activities with her cousin. 8 What does the writer say about life in the last paragraph? A Life is unpredictable. C Life is full of ups and downs. B Life is short and precious. D Life is full of wonderful things. vigil at the hospital the whole night. By 10 a.m. the next morning, the doctors in the emergency ward solemnly told us that my cousin brother was slipping away. Our family was dwelt another cruel blow. My world came crashing down. I miss my cousin brother sorely. I used to accompany him to the nearby park for his daily runs. I would climb the highest tower with the big orange slide, just to sit there and watch him run his laps. He would buy me ice cream when I climbed down from the tower. We would enjoy our ice creams as we walked home. The passing of my dearest cousin taught me many lessons. I learnt that life is precious. I was an atheist who found God in my hour of despair. With that, came strength and a renewed purpose in life. I realised that life is short and we should cherish every minute we have. English Form 4 Topic 3 17 CONTOH

Worksheet 4 Unit 5: Globetrotting Theme: People & Culture Read the extract carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D. For each question, circle the correct answer. When my sister asked me where we should visit in Australia, my response was immediate – Tasmania! This was some time back, and I am glad we made the trip as the island turned out to be what I expected and more. We were met at Launceston Airport by our guide from Walkers Coaches, who drove us to Bridestowe Lavender Estate in Nabowla. What better way to start our trip than being greeted by curving rows of graceful lavender in purple and lilac hues stretching as far as the eye can see. Wanting a closer look at the flowers, we went near the rows but kept an eye out for bees. The estate also boasts a souvenir shop, which sells all things purple – from Bobbie the teddy bear to lavender ice cream! We then proceeded to Chudleigh Melita Honey Farm, which sells an assortment of honey, some of which I had never heard of, and other related products. After some free sampling, I ended up buying leatherwood honey. Since time was on our side, our guide took us wombat hunting in Ronny Creek. Imagine our delight at being able to see not only wombats, but also a wallaby and pademelon in the wild. The next morning saw us heading for Cradle Mountain, with scenic views en route. We did the 6-km Dove Lake Circuit hike despite the rainy weather. Although some stretches needed climbing, the gorgeous views along the route were well worth the effort. Then it was onwards to Bicheno for the Penguin Tour. We were pleasantly surprised when our guide made an unscheduled stop at the Bicheno Blowhole on the way. In Bicheno, we waited until nightfall for the coach to take us to the beach where the world’s smallest penguin, the Fairy Penguins, come ashore to get to their burrows farther inland. It was quite an experience having the cute creatures waddling past us mere inches away. Our trip was made all the more enjoyable by our guide, who caught on right away to where our interests lay. She went out of her way to take us to charming little towns like Ross – where we had delicious scallop pies, Oatlands – with a flour windmill and Lake Dulverton adjacent to it, and Richmond – with a bridge made of hand-chiselled stones overlooking the tranquil scenery below. Our much-anticipated visit to Sorell Fruit Farm came soon after and what we had all been looking forward to – cherry picking. We were free to pick the biggest cherries we could find, and needless to say, we filled our punnets to the brim. Besides cherries, we also picked loganberries, silvanberries, raspberries and strawberries. Nothing beats the sweet, juicy cherries, however. To cap a fruitful day, we were treated to an ice cream with the flavour of our choice. An experience I could finally tick off my bucket list. Another memorable experience is the Bruny Island Cruise. ‘Cruise’ is a misnomer, for it turned out to be the most exhilarating ride! No wonder we were given two ginger pellets in case of seasickness. The three-hour ride included stops at caves and nesting places of cormorants and fur seals. At a blowhole aptly named the Breathing Rock, I got a blast of seawater spray when the rock ‘exploded’ as I was seated right in front. A huge white fur seal provided a hilarious moment when our cheeky captain honked it out of its slumber, causing it to raise its head to have a look at its disturbers before promptly falling back to snooze. It got pretty chilly when we entered the Southern Ocean and we had to don the headto-ankle waterproof jacket. The cruise was well worth its AUD$195 (RM585) price tag. Oh, and the muffins and pumpkin soup on Bruny Island were to die for, too. On our last day, we went up Mt Wellington. The glorious weather and beautiful landscape made it great, and we had a clear view of Hobart below from an altitude of 1,271m. From there, a timely visit to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary enabled us to join the guided tour, where we got to meet an orphaned wombat and pat a koala. We were tickled pink when the baby kangaroos we were feeding held on to our hands. A trip to Tasmania would not be complete without seeing the Tasmanian Devils, and we got to see them in all their ferocity at feeding time. English Form 4 Topic 3 18 CONTOH