EN Form 4

English

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Topic 1 Short Texts...................................................................................... 1
Topic 2 Cloze Text....................................................................................... 8
Topic 3 Longer Text................................................................................... 1 1
Topic 4 Gapped Text................................................................................. 22
Topic 5 Matching and Information Transfer............................................ 31
Topic 6 Short Communicative Message................................................... 40
Topic 7 Guided Writing............................................................................ 45
Topic 8 Extended Writing......................................................................... 50
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Topic 1 English Form 4 Topic 1

Short Texts

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
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Read the questions Pay attention to how Look at the information
carefully these words may be provided
used in the questions:
true, not true, except,
correct, incorrect, more,
less, least, fewer, etc.

Read it quickly and ask Read the questions Look at the three options
yourself what it is all again and note what given before you decide
about information you are on the correct answer
required to find out

Ask yourself whether Do the same for the Use the process of
option A is correct; if it is other options elimination to arrive
not, why not? at the correct answer.
Mark off the options
that you have mentally
eliminated

If you do not know the Check all your answers There will be a lot of
answer to a particular again quickly when you irrelevant information
question, move on to have completed Part 1 given. Therefore, do not
the next one. You can choose your answers
always go back to the 1 hastily
difficult question later

English Form 4 Topic 1

Worksheet 1

Read the text carefully in each question. 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.

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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 S kydivers make a conscious decision to stop being afraid and start enjoying the experience.

It’s never too late to Unit 6: Time Out
try something new, Theme: People & Culture
especially in terms of
hobbies or sports that Doing something purely for enjoyment is a
could bring you joy. lost art in our fast-paced digital society. It’s
wonderful for children to see that hobbies,
2 From the dialogue, we know that sports and leisure activities don’t have to be
A the parents are very perceptive. all about achievement, trophies and being
B the parents are very goal-oriented. the best; sometimes life can just be fun.
C t he parents are entirely egocentric.

Unit 8: Image
Theme: People & Culture

Be Courteous, Give Way.
You Can Make A Difference.

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.

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.

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English Form 4 Topic 2 Cloze Text

Topic 2

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: People & Culture
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Read the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question, mark 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 (9) motivated him. I later learned that he 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 met B caught C smashed D collided

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

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English Form 4 Topic 3

Worksheet 1 Unit 1: It,s Personal!
Theme: People & Culture

You are going to read an extract from an article. For questions 1 to 8, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or
D) and mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

CONTOHSharing work-related stories, long journeys and treated differently and for 10 long years, she lived
holidays cemented our relationship. I met her with relatives who chastised her, which resulted
through my sister, and somehow, because of our in her loosing self-confidence. Sadly, she never
age and similar witty humour, we just clicked and heard from her parents during those years and
became firm friends. As I grew older and settled developed a hardened shell to camouflage the
down, we extended our close friendship by sadness aside.
baring our souls about personal anxieties, which
provided quiet therapy in times of stress. But she During school holidays one year when she
knew more about my family tantrums than I did was in her tweens, her aunt decided to take her
hers. Soon enough, a major life shift put physical back to see her parents on the pretext of enjoying
distance between us as my friend relocated to the adventures of a train journey. She remembers
take on new career challenges. Even though we meeting her biological mother for the first time
kept in touch sporadically, we drifted apart as we when she entered the house. She could see that
both took on new responsibilities. there was no warm desire for her own mother
to hug her. Her elder sister ignored her presence
Over the next few years, many changes while her younger brothers felt more like
developed in my life. Facing single life in my mid- strangers than family. She also observed that her
40s was daunting and I missed my friend dearly, father was not physically affectionate and often
especially when I was overwhelmed and wanted appeared distracted, lost in his own world.
desperately to share it with someone. Yet she was
faced an even more difficult emotional journey Finally, after a month, she told me, she found
when she learnt that her father was dying of her aunt packing her own bags and getting ready
cancer. She never shared much about her large to leave the next morning without her. My friend
and extended family and my friend always led an screamed and cried in terror while struggling to
independent life. She owned every good or bad be allowed to leave with her aunt. She was the
experience, and never gave away glimpses of the only family that my friend knew and the animosity
sadness she felt about her decisions. I only saw of a new family was deeply threatening. This did
her vibrant energy and desperate desire to excel. not fully register until six months after, when the
loneliness set in and a part of her felt taken away.
When we finally reconnected, her father had The majority of the next phase of her life saw
passed away and she felt emotionally drained her existing as an outcast in a family that didn’t
from the untold story of her father-daughter welcome her and she was bullied by her own
relationship that had troubled her since her youth. siblings.
Her narrative finally gave me a better picture
of where she was coming from. I reassured her Trust and confidence were further eroded
that we all have the ability to survive and thrive, when her mother chose to ignore the situation
despite the fact that life is sometimes hard and and my friend became a constant target of
people disappoint you. emotional abuse. Often, her father would rely on
her mother for information on their daily lives.
My friend, however, still showed some residual Much the same way, she grew up seeing her father
sadness from her childhood that continued to mostly through her mother’s eyes. Like many
haunt her when she finally decided to open up. fathers of his generation, he was never present
Her father had sent her to live with a distant and often appeared angry. Almost always, there
aunt when she was only 18 months old. Being were arguments about money and how her father
separated from her mother at such a tender had to support her siblings and keep a roof over
age created a fragility in her that was somehow their heads. Her father would drown himself
healed by distance. Even though she had some in alcohol, and belittle her mother for being
faint memory of her father, she was told sternly ordinary and incapable. And so the mental circle
that he would never be coming back to take her of intimidation continued.
home. She grew to realise that she was being

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English Form 4 Topic 3

By the time she got to secondary school, she fragile shell and helped her regain self-esteem
when she proved herself in the corporate world.
could not differentiate between friends and foe,
which made it all the more difficult for her to Just before her father passed away, my friend
adjust. She tried her best to ignore her troubles chose to forgive her father unconditionally.
Despite her unhappy childhood, she came out
and concentrated on excelling in her studies. a stronger woman. She learnt how to be less
Coming from a large family was financially judgmental and let go of the past. This also gave
challenging and she had to start work at an early her a greater capacity to enjoy happiness without
age while juggling her studies part-time to finish taking her emotional journey too seriously. My
her college diploma. Most of her earnings were friend decided to reach out and embrace the
future. Yet she is philosophical. ‘It is impossible
used by her father to pay for her two younger to turn back the clock and start over,’ she said.
However, she firmly believes that one should take
brothers’ university education. the life you’ve been given and make the best of
She finally left home when she found a new things.

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
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Based on Heart & Soul: Breaking Free from the Past by Sheela K.


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? C She felt lonely and wanted someone to talk to.
A Her friend’s father was seriously ill. D She wanted to spend time with her friend’s family.
B Her friend was going through a tough time.

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.

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English Form 4 Topic 4

Worksheet 1 Unit 5: Globetrotting
Theme: People & Culture
You are going to read an article about some tourist destinations that could disappear Values: Respecting nature
in our lifetime. & Respecting other cultures

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. Mark the

correct answer (A – H).

CONTOH Places to Visit and Protect

When places are well known and world-famous – historical and modern alike – we might
take it for granted that they will be around forever. Unfortunately, many of the world’s best known
and culturally significant landmarks are in jeopardy. Human activities have had a devastating
effect on many valued places, including massive milestones of human achievement. And many
of these are so much more than just tourist attractions – they are unique, valuable remnants of
ancient times and civilisations.
One of Australia’s most remarkable natural gifts, the Great Barrier Reef is blessed with
the breathtaking beauty of the world’s largest coral reef. The reef contains an abundance
of marine life and comprises of over 3 000 individual reef systems and coral cays. Because of
its natural beauty, the Great Barrier Reef has become one of the world’s most sought after
tourist destinations. 1 D Coral bleaching caused by climate change has stripping the coral
of its nutrients. This, in turn, harms the rich marine life that calls the reef home. And, of course,
this also depletes it of the dazzling colours that once were a hallmark of the Great Barrier
Reef’s underwater wonder. The reef remains the largest coral reef ecosystem in the world, but
projections have warned that the damage to it could become irreversible in the next ten years.
The Taj Mahal has long been recognised for its outstanding beauty and architectural
merit. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. It is one of the national symbols of
India and receives millions of visitors every year. It is hard to imagine this monolithic structure,
located in Agra, India, is being in danger. The structure itself is in some jeopardy from the
elements, but the primary reason for concern is that the Indian Supreme Court could potentially
close the attraction. The court has butted heads with the government, claiming that unless the
government does a better job of preserving it, they will have to shut it down. Pollution is visibly
altering the Taj’s pristine surface. 2 A Flies of the genus Geoldichironomus, which breed in
the heavily polluted Yamuna River, neighbouring the Taj Mahal, have encroached upon the
structure in recent years.
Located in southern Peru, Machu Picchu is the remains of a huge stone citadel that was
built during the 15th century. These incredible Incan ruins are widely considered one of the
must-see spots in South America. Unfortunately, this has backfired in a way. 3 G In addition,
the area surrounding Machu Picchu has seen rampant urbanisation, as well as mudslides and
fires, in recent years, leading UNESCO to work for its preservation.
Hatra, ruined city located in the Al-Jazīrah region of present-day northern Iraq. A religious
and trading centre of the Parthian empire, it flourished during the 1st and 2nd centuries BCE.

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English Form 4 Topic 4

The city survived several invasions before being razed in 241 CE. As the capital of the first Arab
Kingdom, Araba, Hatra is a site of massive historical significance. The ruins went undiscovered
until the 1830s; German archaeologists only began excavating it in the early 1900s. In addition
to becoming a UNESCO world heritage site, Hatra was also immortalised as the temple featured
in The Exorcist. Sadly, it became a target of ISIS in 2015. 4 B It was after this that UNESCO
gave it an endangered status.
Mount Kilimanjaro’s peak, one of the Seven Summits, proves that even giants can fall
to climate change. While the mountain itself, located in Tanzania, is not in imminent danger,
but its iconic snow cap might vanish very soon. Research found that the snow cap had lost 85
percent of the total area of its ice fields between 1912 and 2007. 5 C
There are plenty of resources you can use
to help preserve endangered landmarks and
tourist spots like these. For starters, you could
donate to  UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre.
UNESCO also gives citizens an option to report
threats to protected sites. 6 H Be respectful,
don’t touch anything you are not explicitly
allowed to touch, and do your part to keep the
area clean.

A It is also experienced insect infestations.
B Militants assailed the structures with bullets and destroyed statues, seeking to dismantle remnants

of polytheism.
C The remaining ice could be history as early as 2030.
D This massive, once-thriving coral reef has suffered enormously over recent years.
E It has been a favourite travel destination for globetrotters for decades.
F It is an important archaeological site with well-preserved ruins.
G The site has been a victim of overtourism, seeing the detrimental effects of the surge of tourists it

gets as they wear down the structures.
H And if you choose to visit these tourist destinations, treat them with the utmost care.
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Worksheet 2 Unit 8: Image
Theme: People & Culture
You are going to read an article about how tuberculosis shaped Victorian image and Values: Appreciating art &
fashion. Appreciating knowledge

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. Mark the

correct answer (A – H).

Tuberculosis Influenced Image, Fashion and Beauty Trends for Decades

Tuberculosis had reached epidemic levels in Europe and the United States by the mid-1800s. The disease,
now known to be infectious, attacks the lungs and damages other organs. Before the advent of antibiotics, its
victims slowly wasted away, becoming pale and thin before finally dying of what was then known as ‘consumption’.

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English Form 4 Topic 5
Matching and Information
Topic 5 Transfer

1 In Part 5 of Paper 1, a total of eight questions will be asked.
2 The type of questions asked varies according to the information given. The eight questions may

comprise:
(i) matching tasks
(ii) completion of notes/ short text
(iii) completion of diagrams
(iv) short answer questions
3 Test takers are required to match statements to paragraphs in the reading text. The statements could be

descriptions, reasons, facts, explanations, definitions or summaries. Test takers need to find the specific
information in the text or paragraph and match it to one of the statements, or fill in the blanks with
one (or few words) from the text. In some cases, test takers will be instructed to write the letter of the
correct paragraph or section on their answer sheet.
4 This question type tests your ability to understand various details and specific information from the
text.
5 Keep in mind that sometimes answers can be used more than once. Also bear in mind that the answers
do not come in order.

Matching and Information Transfer Strategies

Read the information — Think of this step as the golden rule of any reading questions. Test takers
should never ‘read blindly’, or read the text without knowing exactly what to look for.
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Read the heading/ title given first as it will give you an overview of the text you are going to read.

Go through the eight questions given as it will help you scan for the information in the text later.
Look for key words and underline them as you read along. Comprehending the information in the
questions helps you to maximise your understanding later.

Scan the text — Scan for the information and underline the key words or circle sentences that you
think could help you answer the given questions. You may need to come back to these clues later.

Reading the text — While you are reading the text, make sure you have truly understood the information
as the information you will be looking for will most likely appear differently in the text. It is rare that
the information or sentence appears exactly as it is written in the question. By closely reading the
information, you will be prepared to understand it if it is written differently. A great way to dissect the
information is to underline key words. By doing this, you will know what to look out for in the text.

Check your answers to make sure that they are logical and appropriate. Be careful with your spelling.

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English Form 4 Topic 6 Short Communicative
Message
Topic 6

Part 1 of Paper 2 consists of an email containing rubrics and some notes that contextualise the required
task. Test takers will be given clear instructions as to the content and the form of the expected answer. The
examiner will want to see how far you are able to carry out the instructions, which have been given in the
stimulus. You must respond to the email in about 80 words.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Tackling Part 1 of Paper 2 Effectively

 Read and understand the rubrics and the
stimulus.

 Identify the sender of the email as your answer/
response must be addressed to this person.

 Identify the key words.
 Underline the key words.
 Analyse the key words so that you understand/

know your task.
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Plan your  Respond to the question(s) asked in the email.
2 response/ answer  Hints/ Clues/ Notes given in the stimulus help

Present your to guide your overall response.
3 response/ answer  Draft out the email in response to the one you

have read.
 Decide a suitable subject line/ title for your

email. Keep it short but focused. Get right to
the point in about six to eight words.

 Once you are satisfied with your draft, you
should write your answer neatly.

 Add expressions to your writing style by using
a variety of sentence structures.

 Link ideas of equal importance by using
coordinators such as or, and, so, for, but, etc.

 Link ideas of unequal importance by using
subordinators such as because, so that,
although, if, unless, as, since, etc.

 Use effective vocabulary.

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English Form 4 Topic 6

Worksheet 2 Theme: People & Culture

You received an email from your brother, Greg, who heard from your mother that there is a new family
member in the house.

New Message

To : [email protected]
From : [email protected]
Subject : New Family Addition

Hi Hannah,

Mother told me that there is a new family member at home. She didn’t want to spoil
the surprise, so you’d better reply to this email right now! So, who is this new addition
and does it have a name? What were the reasons you chose it?
I can’t wait! Please email me as soon as you can with the news.

Your brother,
Greg
CONTOH
Send

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

New message
To : [email protected]
From : [email protected]
Subject : Re: New Family Addition
(Suggested answer)
Hi bro,
You will not believe it! Yes, we finally have a pet in our home. It took seven years to convince Dad
that we should have one. Spencer is a Balinese cat that I discovered through our neighbourhood
Facebook page. He needed a new home quickly as he belonged to Mrs Hamid, who needed to leave
the country immediately due to work commitments abroad. All the planets had aligned as Mrs
Hamid informed us that Spencer is a breed that causes fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers.
That was perfect for my condition. Another plus was that Spencer is up to date in all his medical
check-ups and came with all the necessary equipment, bedding and cat food for the next six months!
I can't wait for you to meet Spencer. He is the sweetest and most loving cat.

Your sister,
Hannah

Send

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English Form 4 Topic 8 Extended Writing

Topic 8

1 Part 3 of Paper 2 consists of text stimuli, and three text stimuli are provided.
2 Test takers are required to write a 200- to 250-word response based on any one of the text stimuli.
3 It can be in the form of an article, a review, a story or a report.
4 Test takers will be assessed on their ability to carry out the detailed instructions given.
5 Test takers will also be expected to analyse the questions given in the stimulus and develop the ideas

to come up with relevant points of their own, which may be in the form of opinions, details, reasons,
examples, comparisons, etc.
6 Marks will be awarded for mentioning the questions supplied in the stimulus.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Tackling Part 3 of Paper 2 Effectively

Select the best points
While planning your response to the stimulus, pull out as many ideas as possible from your memory.
Then, sift through all those ideas and choose the most effective and relevant ones that answer the
questions given in the stimulus. Brainstorming always helps.

Select the best structure or approach
A good essay should be well-organised. Decide the order in which you want to present each idea. Try
to engage more interesting and creative approaches to your selected question.
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Free yourself to write expressively and fluently
Once you have selected the stimuli that you are going to write about, you are free to focus on your
writing style. Make sure you have included all the questions required or you will lose marks.

Pace yourself
Pace yourself according to the time and points given.

Lower the stress factor
Imagine yourself in the examination hall. You are trying your very best to complete your essay when
the invigilator says, ‘Ten more minutes…’ Well, if you didn’t have a plan, you might panic so much that
you couldn’t think of anything anymore. With a plan, you can just calmly focus on your last task or
point.

Check for errors
Always check your answer and make corrections if necessary. This would include the use of tenses,
subject-verb agreement, prepositions, gerunds, to-infinitives, articles, etc. Punctuation marks and
spelling should also be corrected. Marks can be lost if the examiner cannot read your handwriting.

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Answers

Topic 1 Topic 4

Worksheet 1 Worksheet 1

1 C 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 C 1 D 2 A 3 G 4 B 5 C
6 C 7 B 8 A 6 H 3 G 4 E 5 B
3 H 4 B 5 D
Worksheet 2 Worksheet 2 3 H 4 A 5 F
3 G 4 D 5 B
1 B 2 A 3 B 4 B 5 C 1 C 2 A
6 C 7 A 8 A 6 F
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Topic 2 Worksheet 3

1 F 2 A
6 E
Worksheet 1

1 B 2 D 3 C 4 B 5 D Worksheet 4
6 A 7 A 8 A 9 C 10 B
1 B 2 D
3 C 6 E
Worksheet 2 8 D

1 B 2 C 3 C 4 A 5 B Worksheet 5
6 A 7 B 8 C 9 C 10 C
1 E 2 A
6 H
Worksheet 3

1 D 2 C 4 B 5 A Topic 5
6 A 7 B 9 A 10 C
Worksheet 1
Topic 3
1 Facebook
Worksheet 1 2 WeChat
3 Instagram
1 B 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 B 4 Twitter
6 D 7 C 8 C 4 D 5 C 5 entertaining
4 B 5 A 6 favourite artists
Worksheet 2 3 C 4 D 5 D 7 fake news
8 D 4 D 5 B 8 business
1 D 2 C
6 D 7 A 3 B Worksheet 2
8 B
Worksheet 3 1 poaching
3 A 2 fewer than 400
1 C 2 C 8 A 3 heavy black stripes
6 B 7 D 4 double horns
3 C 5 critically endangered animals
Worksheet 4 8 C 6 Bornean Orangutan
7 jewellery and ornaments
1 C 2 C 8 rarest marine animal
6 D 7 A
Worksheet 3
Worksheet 5
1 Palo Alto, California
1 D 2 B 2 Priscilla Chan
6 C 7 D 3 2004

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CONTOH English Form 4 Answers studying and almost fell asleep out of boredom several
times in Maths class. But my best friend, Dora, happened
Students are looking for a way to be a positive change to be the smartest student in my class. If not for her, I
in this world. They have an optimistic outlook that they would have failed miserably in all my subjects. She would
can make the earth a better place. With minor changes help me with revision notes and homework so that I
and wiser choices, schools can help students make would get through examinations.
a bigger impact on the environment. When schools One day, on my 15th birthday, she gifted me with
encourage and support positive environmental efforts, a unique present – a lucky charm! It was a sapphire
everyone wins – students, teachers, parents, community elephant pendant with emerald eyes and crystal tusks,
members and our world. and was supposed to bring immense luck to its owner.
I didn’t believe her at first. But in my next termly
Question 4 examinations, I passed all my papers. And it was not
borderline marks – I aced all my papers! I just couldn’t
(Suggested answer) believe it. It must have been the presence of my elephant
pendant, my Ganesha, which hung from my chain around
Exploring Beautiful Taiping my neck throughout the examinations, surveying all that
By Amelia Dora surrounded me and warding off all obstacles and evil
luck from me. It has brought me luck ever since – not
Had I known what a beautiful place Taiping is, I the sort of cruise-winning luck, but the brainiac kind of
wouldn’t have grumbled and mumbled about a sleepy luck that only geniuses seem to have. After that, I was
town with nothing but hills when my dad told us that we unstoppable, brilliant, extraordinary, excellent, blitzing
were going to explore the town. all tests. Nothing would hold me back!
I had always been an appalling speller, but that year,
Five of us checked into a quaint wooden bungalow I decided to give this area a try, since I was reading more
that belonged to one of the early tin miners. We walked now and Ganesha, my lucky mascot, was there to help
up a creaky stairway wondering when we would ever me. There I was at the school spelling bee, wearing my
fall through the planks! The old caretaker, Encik Zulkifli, sapphire charm and moving through every level. The
clothed only in a pair of shorts and a singlet, showed us next thing I knew, I was being handed a glistening silver
our rooms and left hurriedly. We surveyed the rooms medal. Coming up after this was the school’s ‘100 Facts
and furnishings with a nagging suspicion. One of us then Competition’ and Dora and I decided to pair up together.
went to the window and opened it. Together we were astonishing and together we came
first! I was the best student in the school, all teachers
‘Oh my gosh! What a beauty!’ I exclaimed. It was the adored me, students wanted to be in my group and I
Taiping Lake Gardens and our bungalow was located just sailed through all my tests with flying colours.
at the near edge. Taiping Lake Gardens was Malaysia’s Then one day, I had a huge fall. I hurtled to the ground
first botanical wonder. The calm water of the lake with a mighty crash. I lost my elephant charm the same
refreshed our tired eyes and minds, and the clean air day I failed my history exam! Was it just a coincidence?
was definitely good for relaxation. ‘This is an area of I thought I must have left Ganesha at home and decided
outstanding natural beauty!’ I exclaimed. to search for it that night. Unfortunately, no matter how
hard I searched, I could not find my lucky charm! The
There were facilities for canoeing and boating. We next day, I ran to find Dora. She was in the science lab.
spent some glorious hours paddling the boats from one ‘Dora,’ I shouted. ‘I need a new charm now. Please, I’m
island to another. I admired the magnificent sight of the desperate!’ I wailed.
century-old rain trees drooping their branches right ‘Don’t be silly, I made it all up! You don’t need a RM10
down to the water’s edge. charm. You can do it all by yourself. You just have to
believe in yourself,’ Dora replied. ‘The charm gave you
In the evening, joggers, picnickers, families and self-assurance and self-confidence and brought out the
tourists strolled, walked or ran, taking in the beauty best in you. See what you achieved during this phase?
and freshness of the place. At night, the colourful lights Just keep it up and have faith in yourself.’
from the trees reflected like rubies on the water and I frowned and walked away. I studied hard to achieve
added a touch of fairyland to the whole area. That night, my goal and used all my effort. I became self-reliant
we dined like kings. All the cares just melted away like and confident. I was impressive, splendid, remarkable,
magic. What better place to spend a day than the Taiping sensational, learning new things like never before!
Lake Gardens! I would definitely recommend Taiping Sometimes, I think of my Ganesha. I wonder where he
Lake Gardens to my mates and relatives. It is a good place is. But I hope whoever has found him will gain confidence
to bond with nature because this place has not been and self-belief like I did. Perhaps he had come into my life
exploited by modernisation. just for that purpose – to shake me out of my lethargy
and make me into a better person.
Question 5

(Suggested answer)

My Lucky Charm
By Belinda Yap Lee Meng
I was never the best student in my class. I was a little
bit slack sometimes and a very big daydreamer. I hated

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