MODUL PT3 2016 ENGLISH THIS MODULE BELONGS TO :
KECEMERLANGAN NAME: _______________________________________________ DAERAH PASIR GUDANG CLASS : _______________________________________________
SCHOOL : _____________________________________________
MODUL KECEMERLANGAN DAERAH PASIR GUDANG
ENGLISH PT3 2016
THIS MODULE BELONGS TO : NAME
: _________________________________________
CLASS
: _________________________________________
SCHOOL : _________________________________________
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COMPILED BY : SECTION A : Pn Indra Devi Dhamotharam SMK Dato Penggawa Timur SECTION B : Pn Sarala Ramasamy SMK Taman Pelangi Indah Pn Nor Zalila Hidayu Aman SMK Taman Nusa Damai Pn `A-ishah Othman SMK Agama Johor Bahru SECTION C : Pn Rohana Alias SMK Taman Rinting 2 Pn. Haslina Anuar SMK Taman Molek SECTION D : En. Krishna A/L Rama Krishnan SMK Taman Rinting 2 Pn Sharifah Fatimatulzaharah Syed Hussien SMK Desa Cemerlang Pn Geeta A/P Sivasubramaniam SMK Taman Puteri Wangsa Pn. Vasantha A/P Asokan SMK Pasir Gudang 3
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SECTION A Error Identification
SECTION A
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ERROR IDENTIFICATION
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GRAMMAR NOTES
ARTICLES The Indefinite Article – A / AN We use A/AN with: 1. Singular nouns and the first time we refer to a person, animal or thing.
A child
2. We don't use A/AN with possessive pronouns, demonstratives or cardinal numbers.
My shirt is dirty. This car is expensive.
What is the difference between A and AN? A is used when the next word begins with a consonant sound (b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k etc).
a book
a university (because the beginning of university sounds like YOU-university)
AN is used when the next word begins with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u).
an apple
an hour (because the H is silent)
The Definite Article – THE We use THE with: 1. A singular or plural noun when it is clear/obvious which person or thing we are talking about.
There is a lamp in my bedroom. (we mention the lamp for the first time)
2. Anything which we identify immediately.
We watched the new Brad Pitt movie last night.
3. Musical instruments (the violin, the guitar, the drums, the flute, the piccolo).
She plays the piano.
4. Something that is unique or there is only one. the sun 5
5. Names of rivers, seas, oceans, mountain ranges and deserts (always in capital the west No Article We use no article with: 1. When we refer to general ideas, plurals or uncountable nouns we do not use THE.
Religion is an important issue. (NOT The religion is an important issue) Mexican food is spicy. (NOT The Mexican food is spicy).
2. Names of people, books and plays (unless it is part of the title).
I have read Romeo and Juliet.
3. Towns, cities, states and countries.
Cape Town
(Exceptions – The USA, The UK, The Netherlands, The Czech Republic, The Philippines). 4. Lakes, single islands, continents or mountains.
Lake Victoria
5. Planets
Mars
6. Sports or games
soccer
7. Meals
Breakfast
Text 1 : Fill in the blanks with the correct article.
Mrs Charlie went _____ (1)town yesterday. She bought ____ (2) lot of things because there was a ‘closing down’ sale at ____ (3) large department store. By ____ (4) time she arrived at _____ (5) store ,There was already _____ (6) huge crowd there. She really had _____ (7) tough time trying to push her way through _____ (8) crowd. Then, when she went to pay for ______ (9) things she had bought ,she had to wait in ______(10 ) queue for more than _____ (11) hour. 6
CONJUNCTIONS Conjunctions are words that uses joiners. Different kinds of conjunctions join different kinds of grammatical structures. A. COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (FANBOYS) for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so Coordinating conjunctions join equals to one another: words to words,
phrases to phrases,
clauses to clauses.
TEXT 2 Fill in the blanks with ‘ either, however, but , and, or,so, therefore, although, since, until’
My friends (1) ____ I planned to go for a picnic last weekend (2) ___________,it was raining heavily. We were already at the bus station. We had two choices, (3)________ to go up on the bus (4) _____ to wait for the rain to stop. We decided to wait . (5)_____ felt very upset at first (6)________ we met an interesting group of tourists.(7) however we spent our time chitchatting with them at the bus station. We enjoyed the conversation (8)_________ the weather was clear (9 )_____ the tourist came from different countries, they spoke English well. We (10 ) _____ had no problems communicating with them at all. (11)________ then, I kept in touch with one of the tourists, of course a young handsome one.
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT Subjects and verbs must AGREE with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural. Usage A singular subject takes a singular verb
Examples 1. Ali is a good boy. 2. He rides a bicycle to work every Morning.
A plural subject takes a plural verb
1.They play the drums well. 2.The chefs cook delicious meal
I and you must be followed by a plural verb
1.I love going for holidays 2.You are not going out.
Uncountable nouns must be followed by singular verbs
1.The sky is blue 2.Water is essential to man.
Collective nouns that refer to a group as a whole must be followed by a singular verb.
1.The mob has dispersed. 2.A litter of puppies is under the bed.
Collective nouns that refer to individuals in the group must be followed by a plural verb.
1.The police were at the scene of the accident.
Words like ‘each’,’ every’, ’one of’, ’much’ etc must be followed by a singular verb
1.Each of the children was given a free Tshirt
Words like all several a few many etc must be followed by plural verbs
1.Several houses were destroyed during the earthquake.
Either nor neither must be followed by a singular verb if they are a singular subject.
1.Neither Jack nor Hari is going out
Either nor neither must be followed by plural verbs when the second subject is in the plural.
1.Either Mrs Jacob or the girls are going to visit Mary. 2.Neither the captain nor the players have agreed to play in the game.
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TEXT 3
Fill in the blanks with ‘do’, ‘does’, ‘are’, ‘has’, or ‘have’. 1. These bags __________ not belong to us. They ________ Jeremy’s. 2. My maid _________ the washing up in the house but she ____________ not do the gardening. 3. The villagers _______ no money to buy food .However, the government ______ given them loans. 4. The postman __________ his job well. He ________ to work rain or shine. 5. There ______n’t any food left. The children ______ eaten it all. 6. My brother _________ just gone out. He _____ meeting his friends at the park. 7. My teacher _______ marked the test papers. We _________ to wait for the marks. 8. Each of us __________ two books but Jerry ____________ only one. 9. Puan Rosnah __________ our new headmistress. She __________ a lot of experience. 10. These rooms _________ not been painted .The painter ________ not bought the paint.
PREPOSITION A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a word in the sentence and the word that is the object of the preposition.
Prepositions of time: Prepositions of place:
Prepositions of direction/movement: Prepositions of manner: Other types of prepositions:
Some Common Prepositions after, around, at, before, between, during, from, on, until, at, in, from, since, for, during, within above, across, against, along, among, around, at, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, beyond, by, down, in, inside, into, near, off, on, opposite, out, over, past, through, to, toward, under, underneath at, for, on, to, in, into, onto, between by, on, in, like, with by, with , of, for, by, like, as
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TEXT 4
Last night, I was doing my homework _____(1) my room when the lights suddenly went ______ (2).The whole house was ____(3) total darkness. I immediately reached ____(4) my torch and switched it _____(5).Then , I made my way _____ (6) my sister’s room to check _____(7) her. She was fast asleep ____ (8) her bed .She did not seem to be bothered _____(9) the mosquitoes that were flying ______(10) her.I could not get to sleep ____(11) The lights came ____ (12) again.
TEXT 5 Rahim is a fisherman .He lives _______(1) his wife _____ a little wooden house. His wife ______(2)His house which he ______(3) stilts, is _____(4) the sea.He usually goes _____(5) The sea very early ______(6) the morning.He seldom returns ______(7) sunset._______(8) The monsoon season,he doesn’t go _____(9) sea.He remains ______ (10) land and attends ______ (11) all the chores that need to be done.It is a boring time _____(12) him because he longs _______ (13) the sea!.
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TENSES
THE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE IS USED:
To express habits, general truths, repeated actions or unchanging situations, emotions and wishes: I smoke (habit); I work in London (unchanging situation); London is a large city (general truth)
To give instructions or directions: You walk for two hundred meters, then you turn left.
To express fixed arrangements, present or future: Your exam starts at 09.00
To express future time, after some conjunctions: after, when, before, as soon as, until: He'll give it to you when you come next Saturday.
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Fill in the blanks with simple present tense. Sheila _______(1) for a large international company.She ___________(2)the secretary to the boss. Every day she and her colleagues _______(3 ) at the office on time. She___________(4)the letters and _______(5) through the mail.
SIMPLE PAST TENSE The simple past is used to talk about a completed action in a time before now. Duration is not important. The time of the action can be in the recent past or the distant past.
EXAMPLES
John Cabot sailed to America in 1498. 11
My father died last year.
He lived in Fiji in 1976.
We crossed the Channel yesterday.
Text 7 Write one word to correct the error. Last Saturday ,I go (1) to Kuala Lumpur to see my cousin who complete(2) her studies in Australia last month. I take (3) the bus there and my older sister Shafinni accompany (4) me there. Coincidentlly ,she is (5) on her semester break. 1.____ 2.__________ 3_______________ 4._______________ 5 ________________
PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE Use the Present Continuous with Normal Verbs to express the idea that something is happening now, at this very moment. It can also be used to show that something is not happening now. Examples:
You are learning English now.
You are not swimming now.
Are you sleeping?
I am sitting.
I am not standing.
Near Future
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Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that something will or will not happen in the near future. Examples:
I am meeting some friends after work.
I am not going to the party tonight.
TEXT 8
Identify the error,underline and write the correct answer. 1.
Mary Anne is take a swimming lesson.
2.
Mother does watching television while father is eat popcorn.
3.
Do not disturb Louis as he is do his homework now.
4.
Mother is busy baked a cake for my party tonight.
5.
They are enjoyed themselves at the pool when it suddenly raining.
1 __________________ 2_______________ 3________________ 4____________ 5_________
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ERROR IDENTIFICATION : PT3-FORMAT PRACTICE PRACTICE 1 Write one word to correct the error in the space provided
e.g went During the last school holidays, Kuhan and I go on camping trip to port
__________
Dickson. Although it is only for a night, we were very excited about it.We got
__________
all the item we needed for the trip, such as canned food ,blankets and fishing
__________
rods. Then, we set off in our bicycles.We reached the beach at about 9 a.m.
__________
The sea was so invited that we were unable to contain our excitement. We
__________
quicklychanged into our swimming trunks after jumping into the water. The crystal clear water was warm and we have splashing time.After a short swim, we looked for a suitable spot to pitch our tent. We spent the rest of a day relaxing,collecting shells and swimming. Later in the evening, we build a small fire outside our tent to kept the mosquitoes away.We had our dinner at a
__________ __________ __________
small stall which was just a stone’s throw away from our tent. After dinner ,we __________
go crab- hunting along the beach.
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PRACTICE 2
Write one word to correct the error in the space provided
Coconut trees are commonly found in Kampungs but along the beaches of
e.g. and
Malaysia. They grow well with sandy soil and being tropical crops,they can be
_________
found in all parts of a tropics. Coconut trees are evergreen. The old leaves fall off
_________ __________
whilst new ones are being formed. Coconut trees can grow to a high of about 40 metres. A coconut tree start to bears fruit about five years after it is planted. A good coconut tree can yield about sixty nuts every year.The nuts are cut off the tree which they are ripe.Every parts of the coconut tree is useful.the trunk can be used to make bridges, the pillars with a house,furniture and firewood.The leaves can be make into baskets while the nuts provide us with food and drink.Cooking oil can be 15
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
obtained for its dried kernel.The oil can be used to make soap and candles.the husk can be used to make mats,brushes and ropes. Most coconuts trees is planted from smallholders .however , some of the palms are grown in big plantation.
PRACTICE 3
Write one word to correct the error in the space provided
After seeing my sister of the airport, my father and I returned to our white
eg off
car. To my annoyance, just as me was opening the door, the key jammed in the
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lock. The rear window was slightly open, or I managed to unlock the back door
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and wriggles into the driver’s seat. Arriving at the pay station, I then realised that
_______
I had misplace the ticket. Luckily the parking attendant was kind. He charged us
_______
only a minimum fee. Soon after we leave the car park, I noticed a strange sound
_______
coming from the engine. After I glanced at the rear view mirror and spotted a
_______
unfamiliar sticker on the rear window, I realised the mistake I make. I told
_______
my father that I was driving someone else’s car. I quick made a U-turn and drove
_______ _______
straight back towards the airport. I then parked the car. Where I had find it and _______ located my identical looking white car. Luckily, a kind- hearted parking 16
attendant from earlier did not recognise us.
Answers TEXT 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
– A a a the the a a the the the/a a
TEXT 2 1. and 2. However 3. either 4. or 5. but 6. So 7. until 8. Although 9. Therefore 10. Since TEXT 3 17
1 do,are 2.does,does 3 .have,has 4. does,has 5. have 6. is 7. has,have 8. has,has 9. is has 10 have has Text 4 1.in 2.out 3.in. 4.for 5.on 6.to 7.on Text 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Text 5 1.with 2.in 3.on 4. near 5.to 6.in 7.before
8.on 9.by 10. Around 11. Until 12.on
works is arrive types goes
Text 7 1. Went 2. Completed 3. Took 4. accompanied 5. Was
Text 8 1. taking 2. watching 3.doing 4. baking 5.enjoying
PT3 Practice 1 1. was 2. items 3. on 4. inviting 5. before 6. had 7. the 8. built 9. kept 10. went PT 3 PRACTICE 2 1. in 2. the 3. height 4. bear 5. when 6. part 7. of 8. made 9. from 10. are 18
8.during 9.to 10.on 11.to 12.for 13. for
SECTION B 11. by PT3 PRACTICE 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
I So wriggled misplaced lef an made quickly found the
Information Transfer Reading Non-Linear Text
INFORMATION TRANSFER
●Read the text carefully . ●Scoring is easy because the answer is given and you need to identify correctly the answer and then transfer the answers to the graphic given. ●You just write 1- 3 each blank write more If you think sentence is rephrase it. ‘WH’ can understand the better Example
SECTION B INFORMATION TRANSFER READING NON LINEAR TEXT
need to words in ( do not than that ) the too long, help to and answer questions Activity 1
a) When will
it be held?
b) Where will it be held? c) and d) What are the activities? e) and f) Who are the sponsors? g) What is the main prize? h) How much is the registration fee? 19
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i) How can payment be made ( form of payment) j) Who is organizing this activity?
Question 1 Read the following information and answer questions (a) – (j)
FISHING CARNIVAL 11 – 12 May Pantai Cini, Melaka
● Fishing competition ● Cooking demonstration ● Beach soccer Other Actitivities ( for children ): ● Mini motorcycle race ● Ferries wheel ● Colouring contest
PRIZES FOR FISHING COMPETITION Deep See Category:
WIN ATTRACTIVE PRIZE!! REGISTERATION FEE FOR FISHING COMPETITION : RM 100 ( payment by cash only and please bring your own rod ) 21
First Prize : RM 3000 Second Prize : RM 2000 Third Prize : RM 1500 Consolation Prizes : Hampers worth RM150 each Beach Category : First Prize : RM 2000 Second Prize : RM 1500 Third Prize : RM 1000 Consolation Prizes: Hampers worth RM 150 each
Use the information and complete the graphic organiser.
Date :
Main prize for Deep Sea Category:
a) ________________________
g) ______________________
Venue:
Registration Fee:
b) __________________________
Children Activities: c) __________________________
h) _______________________
Fishing carnival
d) _________________________
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Payment by i) ________________________
Organiser: j) __________________________
Sponsored e) ________________________ f) ________________________
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Answers for Information Transfer QUESTION 1
QUESTION 2
Fishing Carnival
Pirate Treasure
a) 11- 12 May
a) Harry Lim
b) Pantai Cini, Melaka
b) Selvi Rajan
c) Mini motorcycle race
c) Kee Jun
d)Ferries wheel
d) Ariff
e)Kad Anda
e) Lilos Island
f)PE Petrol
f) Kemin Island
g)RM 300
g) dolphin
h)RM 100
h) turtle
i) cash
i) Pita Bookstores
j)Berita Anda
j) TTM Books
Question 4 Jason Veera a) Fifteen years old b) hard -working c) responsibility d) caring e) football f) atheletics g) President of the Library Board h) captain of school football team i) best performer of the school talent contest j) certificate of achievement
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READING NION-LINEAR TEXT FORMATS FOR SHORT WRITING – Question (j)
Postcards Short Notes Emails
Sample Writing for Postcards Sample Question 1: Imagine that you went for a tour to Melbourne. In about 50 words, write a postcard to your friend telling him/her about your favourite attractions. In your postcard :
Talk about the different types of attractions Talk about your favourite attractions. Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting.
Dear Anida, I’m in Melbourne for my sister’s graduation. It is a beautiful, lively, artsy city with the perfect blend of old and new architecture. I visitd a few of the attractions there. I did quite a bit of shopping at Queen Victoria Market and Direct Factory Outlet. I also took a scenic drive along the Great Ocean Road. We stopped by Lorne To: where I got to taste the best fish and chips. Apart from all the places I mentioned, my favourite attractions would be the adorable penguins I saw in Philip Island and the Sherbrooke Forest on Mount Dandenong. I hiked through the forest and got to see the beautiful nature. It was such a great way to escape the city life. I’ll tell you more when I get back. See you soon. From, Fara
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Anida Ali 171-3 Village Apartment, Jalan Hang Tuah, 60000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Sample Question 2 : You plan to make and bring dessert for your class party. In about 50 words, write a postcard to your cousin. In your postcard :
Invite your cousin to help you. Give reasons to support your choice. Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting.
Dear Phoebe, How have you been? What have you been up to? I need your help to make a desser for my class party. I know you are a fantastic baker, and that is why I am desperately counting on your expertise. My class party will be held in a fortnight’s time, so we shall have just enough time to shop for the ingredients. I suggest we make ice cream sandwich cake, which is your specialty. Please say you will come and help. I’ll ask the permission from your mum. My mum and I can pick you from your house on Friday at 3.00 p.m. Hope to hear from you as soon as possible. Your cousin, Shirley
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To: Phoebe Lim No 1234 Jalan Dedap 1, Taman Johor Jaya 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Sample Question 3 : Your friend and his parents are always in disagrement with the amount of time your friend can spend on the computer. In about 50 words, write a postcard to your friend. In your postcard :
Suggest a workshop for him and his parents to join to solve the problem Give reasons to support your choice. Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting.
Dear Arif, How are you? I heard about the disagreement with your parents. I am writing to tell you about an interesting workshop that will be held at Taman Megah Community Hall. The workshop is about working out a plan for parents and teenagers on the amount To: of time allowed to spend on the computer. I think, you and your parents should go together. If you join this, I am sure your parents Arif Ahmad and you can agree on an amount of your computer time. Furthermore, the admission is free! It is going to be held on the No 1234 16th June 2016 at 10.00 a.m. Hope you will consider my Jalan Mawar 44, suggestion. I’ll go with my parents as well. See you there and take Taman Mawar, care. 81750 Pasir Gudang Johor. Your friend, Faizal
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Sample Writing for Short Notes Sample question 1 : Your friend has recently experience an earthquake in Ranau, Sabah. Write a short note to your friend. In your note :
Express your concern Give reasons to your concern Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting
Dear Susan, How are you? I hope you are well. I am writing this note to express my concern towards the recent earthquake that struck Ranau. I hope your friends and family are safe and sound. I read in the news that the ground was shaking and some buildings were damaged. I pray for your safety and well being. Let me know if you need anything. I hope to hear from you soon. Take care. Your friend,
Peter
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Sample question 2: Your friend wrote to you that he is very stressed as the year-end examination is just around the corner. In about 50 words, write a short note to your friend. In your note :
Give him tips on how to release tension and relieve stress Suggest two other ways to relieve stress Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting
Hi Harry, How are you? Sorry to hear that you are very stressed over the coming examination. Here are some tips for you. First, do exercise. Maybe go for walk, swim or jog. When you are free, do some breathing exercises. Inhale through your nose slowly but deeply. Then exhale through your mouth. You will find the tension being released from your body. Next, play with your old toys like the Transformer or Spiderman. Go shopping or window shopping. You can buy something nice for yourself. You can also talk to your close friends or family members. They can calm you down and help you. I would also suggest you to listen to soft music and get plenty of sleep. Pray more and get closer to god. I hope my tips help. Good luck in your exam! Your friend,
Oliver
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Sample question 3: Your sister is thinking of a dish to cook for lunch. In about 50 words, write a short note to your sister. In your note :
Recommend a dish to cook for lunch Give reasons to support your choice Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting
Dear Atiqah, How are you? I hope you are well. I heard you are looking for a dish to cook for lunch. I would like to recommend Ridhuan’s fried rice recipe. It is easy to follow and the ingredients required to cook this dish is minimal. I have tried the recipe and it is really delicious. Try it! I can guarantee that you would love of how easy it is to follow and be surprised by how delicious it is. Hope to hear from you soon. Bye ! Your sister,
Lisa
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QUESTION 3 SET 1 Read the poster below. Then answer questions (a) – ( j ).
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Questions (a) - (d) Based on the poster, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. a
The notice aims to persuade.
_________________(1 mark)
b Exercise can help one to de-stress.
_________________(1 mark)
c
_________________(1 mark)
Go window-shopping if you feel stressed.
d Talking to all your friends releases the tension in you.
_________________(1 mark)
Questions (e) – (i) Read the poster carefully and answer the questions below. e Which sentence tells you that exercise is good in relieving stress? ______________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
f When can one, who is very stressed, call the Befrienders? ______________________________________________________________(1 mark)
g Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the poster.
Meaning
Phrase
(i)
willing to listen
_________________________________ (1 mark)
(ii)
24 hours’ service
_________________________________ (1 mark)
h How can deep breathing exercise help one to relieve stress? _____________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
i Why do you think people walk along the beach when they feel stressed? _______________________________________________________________(1 mark) (10 marks)
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(j) Your friend emailed to tell you that he is very stressed as the year-end examination is just around the corner. In about 50 words, reply to his email.
In your email:
Give him tips on how to release tension and relieve stress.
Suggest two other ways to relieve stress.
Add other relevant information to make your writing interesting.
To
:
From
:
Subject : __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
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(10 marks) QUESTION 3 SET 2 Read the notice below. Then answer questions (a) – ( j ).
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Questions (a) - (d) Based on the notice, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. a
The notice is to promote a kind of goods.
_________________(1 mark)
b All Form 3 students are going to Manis Shelter.
_________________(1 mark)
c
_________________(1 mark)
The party is organised by the Chinese Language Society.
d Transportation to Manis Shelter is free.
_________________(1 mark)
Questions (e) – (i) Read the notice carefully and answer the questions below. e Why do you think the visit is on a Saturday? ______________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
f Why are students encouraged to give donations in cash? ______________________________________________________________(1 mark)
g Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the notice.
Meaning
Phrase
(iii)
very poor
_________________________________ (1 mark)
(iv)
depends very much on
_________________________________ (1 mark)
h Why do you think the Chinese Language Society organises this event? _____________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
i Why would you participate in this event? _______________________________________________________________(1 mark) (10 marks)
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(j) You have decided to participate in this event – Party Time at Manis Shelter. In about 50 words, write a short message to your mother to seek her permission.
In your short message:
provide information about the event
give reasons to support your participation
add other relevant information to make your writing interesting (10 marks)
Dear ______________
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ From, 40
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QUESTION 3 SET 3 Read the web page below. Then answer questions (a) – ( j ).
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Questions (a) - (d) Based on the web page, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. a
Shopping online is hassle-free and convenient.
_________________(1 mark)
b According to the web page, one has to jostle with the crowds to buy what one needs.
_________________(1 mark)
c
_________________(1 mark)
You can buy second-hand goods on E-Dream Stores.
d The hiking boots were originally bought at RM298.
_________________(1 mark)
Questions (e) – (i) Read the web page carefully and answer the questions below. e Benny is looking for a gadget to download his songs so that he can listen to them while jogging. What should he buy and how much must he pay. ______________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
f What should you do first before buying a handbag online? ______________________________________________________________(1 mark)
g Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the web page.
Meaning (v)
Phrase
owned by someone else before _____________________________(1 mark)
(vi)
not very expensive _____________________________(1 mark)
h Why do you think the word ‘one-stop’ is used to describe shopping at E-Dream Stores? _____________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
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i Do you think online shopping will be popular in the future? Give a reason. _______________________________________________________________(1 mark) (10 marks) (j) You came across this web page while surfing the Internet. In about 50 words, write a postcard to your brother who is studying in another state. In your postcard:
encourage him to do online shopping
give reasons why you think online shopping is a better option
add other relevant information to make your writing interesting
Dear __________________, _____________________________________________________
(10 marks)
_____________________________________________________ To: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ___________________________ _____________________________________________________ ___________________________ _____________________________________________________ ___________________________ _____________________________________________________ ___________________________ ANSWERS _____________________________________________________ ____________ SET 1 _____________________________________________________ a) FALSE _____________________________________________________ b) TRUE _____________________________________________________ c) TRUE _________________ d) FALSE From, e) “Exercise is the best medicine.” f)
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g) i) lend an ear ii) round the clock h) He will feel very relieved when the tension flows out as he exhales i) ANSWERS SET 1 a) FALSE b) TRUE c) TRUE d) FALSE e) “Exercise is the best medicine.” f)
He can call the Befrienders any time of the day.
g) i) lend an ear ii) round the clock h) He will feel very relieved when the tension flows out as he exhales i)
This is because walking along the sandy beach is refreshing and the troubled mind is soothed. (Any suitable answer)
j)
(Suggested answer) To :
[email protected] From :
[email protected] Subject : Tips to relieve stress Hai Ameena, Received your email. Sorry to her that you are very stressed over the coming examination. Here are some tips for you. First, do exercise. Maybe go for a walk, a swim or a jog. When you are free, do some deep breathing exercises. Inhale through your nose slowly but deeply. Then, exhale through your mouth. You will find the tension being released from your body. Next, play with your old toys like the Transformer or the Spiderman. Go shopping or talk to your close friends or call the Befrienders. Befrienders work round the clock, so you can call them any time. A tip which I like is close your eyes and imagine yourself near a brook, listening to the soft waves beating against its bank. Alternatively, you can walk on the sandy beach. I would also suggest you listen to soft music and get plenty of sleep. Pray more and get closer to God. Have faith in Him and He will guide you. I hope my tips help. Thanks. 44
Your friend, Andy SET 2 a) FALSE b) FALSE c) TRUE d) TRUE e) The students can spend more time with the orphans as it is weekend. f)
This is because Manis Shelter depends very much on cash donations
g) i) poverty-stricken ii) runs entirely on h) They hope to share with the orphans the joy of Chinese New Year i)
This is because I would like to understand more about orphans. (Any suitable answer)
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(Suggested answer) My dearest mum, Hope this message finds you in the best of health. I am doing fine here. Mum, I would like your permission to visit Manis Shelter on 21 February 2016. It is organised by our school Chinese Language Society. Transportation is free. I only need to pay RM5 for the food. I would also like to ask you for some money as cash donations for the shelter. Manis Shelter is run entirely on donations. I feel the visit would be very worthwhile. It is a Chinese New Year Party for the orphans. There will be lots of activities like singing of Chinese New Year songs, a singing competition, Musical Chairs and traditional dances like the Fan dance and the Bamboo Dance. That’s all, Mum. I hope my request is granted. Thanks Mum and take care. Your loving daughter, Andy
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SECTION C f)
Poison Cat
g) i) pioneer batch ii) captivating humour
Reading Linear Text To become a refined person/ to understand people better/ to appreciate literary works, Poems music and arts (Any suitable answer)
h) To promote their programmes / to meet their students’ parents i) j)
(Suggested answer) Dear Andy, Would you like to come along with me to the Jace Performing arts School Open day? The school is organising interesting plays and dramas by present students and even the alumni. I am sure these would be highly entertaining. There will also be a comedy by the Austrian group, Poison Cats. I really hope you will enjoy yourself. From, Ameena
READING COMPREHENSION II READING COMPREHENSION: LINEAR TEXTS PRACTICE 1 Read the letter from Suraya to Rozita Dear Rozita,
SECTION C
How are you? Everyone at home is good. I am excited to hear about your family trip to Redang Island. You remembered that my family and i went there too. It was a wonderful trip and I am sure you will have an equally good trip.
READING LINEAR TEXT POEMS
I will be happy to share tips I recall about snorkelling. I am sure you would have already read that boat operators are discouraged from anchoring their boats on the reef so I hope your boatman does not do that either. However, there are several things you can do to keep the reef safe. While snorkelling, don’t touch the reef or any living organism with your body. Be careful not to move your flippers too fast too. When you splash about near the reefs, a cloud of sand will form and this can harm them. Even the heavy strokes of the water can damage them. They are fragile organisms. The corals and other aquatic creatures are colourful and beautiful to look at. However, don’t collect or catch them. Don’t collect or buy shells either as they are important to the marine ecosystem. Another important thing to remember is not to feed the fish. When people do this, they do not realise that they are disturbing the fish’s natural habits. Besides, the food can be bad for their well being. 46 There will be a lot of signs reminding tourists what to do and not to do while snorkelling. Even your guide will explain them to you. I hope you have a safe and an enjoyable holiday. I can’t wait to hear about your island escapade when you get back. Bye.
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Read the letter carefully and answer questions [a]-[i] a) Who has visited Redang Island before? .......................................................................................................................................[1mark] b. Why did Suraya write to Rozita? ......................................................................................................................................[1 mark]
c) Why two things you should not do when you are swimming near some fish. i........................................................................................................................................... ii. ........................................................................................................................................ [2 marks] d) Why do you think boat operators shouldn’t anchor their boats on the reefs? ............................................................................................................................................ [1 mark] e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the letter i. ii. iii. iv.
meaning Persuaded not to do something Easily damaged Living things that live in the sea Causing problems
Word/phrase
[4 marks] f) People may be tempted to collect or catch the aquatic creature. Why?
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g) What happens if people feed the fish? .................................................................................................................................[1mark]
h) What happens when someone moves their flippers fast? i............................................................................................................................................ ii........................................................................................................................................... [1 mark] i)
Give 2 other suggestions to help safeguard coral reefs. i. ................................................................................................ ii. .................................................................................................. [2 marks]
PRACTICE 2 Read the article and answer the questions Once upon a time, two neighbours went to see a wise man to help them solve a problem. The neighbours, one tall and the other short, introduced themselves to the wise man. The tall man told the wise man that at the edge of his plot of land, there was a tree filled with mangoes. He insisted that the tree and the mangoes were his because the branches of the tree were leaning more on his side of the land. The wise man then asked the short man for his side of the story. The second man said that he was a farmer. He spoke calmly when he told the wise man that even though the tree leaned more towards his neighbour’s land, he had planted it. He said that he cared for it for many years. When the plant was young, he protected it from hungry cows and goats that wanted to eat its leaves and fruits. The wise man thought for a while and then gave his opinion. He suggested that the tree be cut. Then, all the mangoes were picked and divided equally between the two neighbours. The tall was happy with the decision. However, the short man pleaded with the wise man not to cut the mango tree. He volunteered to give all his mangoes to the tall man so the tree would not be cut down. The wise man praised the farmer for being a generous man. Then, he said that the tree belonged to the short man.
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(b) State two reasons that the tall man gave to claim that the mango tree belonged to him. ............................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................. (2 marks) (c) Why did the short man think that the mango tree belonged to him? Give two reasons. ............................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................. (2 marks) (d) Why do you think the wise man suggested that the tree be cut? ............................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................. (2 marks) (e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word or phrase from the article i. ii. iii. iv.
meaning i. a small piece of the surface of the ground ii. bent to one side
Word/phrase
Asked somebody for something in a serious way Expressed your admiration for somebody (4 marks)
(f) Why was the tall man happy with the decision? ............................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................. (1 mark) (g) Why did the wise man praise the short man? ............................................................................................................................................. 50
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PRACTICE 3 Read the article below about robots A robot is basically a machine that has been designed and built by humans to do a certain function or task. Robots have been invented to make the lives of people easier. There are several types of robots. Some robots function in the industrial field while some function to provide aids and assist people in their everyday lives. An industrial robot can be found in giant factories where each robot will come together to form a complete system. Robots work together in a system through programming via electronics and careful planning to produce a consistent product. Bu using robots, companies can reduce the chances of human errors and reduce the running cot of hiring additional employees. A different type of robot can also be found in space! Numerous robots have been designed and built to perform tasks that humans are not capable of doing. These robots destined for space are called rovers. The most recent rover called ‘Curiosity’ was launched by NASA in US on the November 26, 2011. Curiosity Rover has the task of investigating climate and geology on Mars and is currently still in operation on Mars as we speak. With the advancement in technology, companies are able to produce humanoid robots that can mimic the way of humans and learn certain behaviour patterns. One such robot that became famous due to its innovative artificial intelligence is called the ASIMO. This robot was designed to operate in real-world environments and has the ability to walk or run on two feet. This impressive feat may not be significant, but it offers an exciting glimpse into the future where robots will surely play a larger role in our everyday lives. Read the article carefully and answer questions (a(-(i) (a) What is a robot? 51
............................................................................................................................................. (1 mark) (b) Why did humans invent robots? ............................................................................................................................................. ( 1 mark) (c) List two places where robots are used. i)
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ii)
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(d) How do robots work together in a system? ............................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................. ( 1 mark) (e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/phrase from the article meaning Robots resembling human beings
Word/phrase
Important An apparatus consisting on interrelated parts with separate functions Constantly adhering to the same principles (4 marks) (f) What do you think will happen to our daily lives if the many things we do are assisted by robots? ............................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................. [ 1 mark ] (g) What made ASIMO become famous? ............................................................................................................................................. [ 1 mark]
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(h) What are the two reasons industrial companies prefer robots to do the work compared to humans? i. ii.
(i)
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Name two technological inventions. i.
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PRACTICE 4 Read the following passage WAKING UP TO A NIGHTMARE BUKIT MERTAJAM: A heavy downpour in the wee hours had caused some 100 homes in Machang Bubok, Bukit Mertajam to be hit by flash flood. The panic-stricken villagers in the area had to hurry to save their belongings and move to a higher ground. A fire engine, a truck and two boats were dispatched to the scene to help the flood victims. The affected villagers were taken to a relief centre at a school nearby. Fortunately,there were no casualties. Saad Osman, 49, whose house in Kampung Machang Bubok was among those affected said that such occurrence was not uncommon. He further added, “It rained heavily at about 3 a.m. last night. Two hours later, the water started gushing in and rose rapidly up to waist level. We face this problem at least once a year but this year is the worst. My furniture is all damaged as I had no time to move them out.” Another victim, Mohd Rosdi Idris, 45, said,” It came as a surprise to us because the water rose very fast this time. Fortunately, some villagers managed to save their belongings in time.” Another resident, who wished to be known only as Jack, blamed the development projects nearby as the main cause of the flood. “There are many new construction work done on higher grounds. Therefore, whenever it rain heavily, the water flows onto the lower grounds, causing the river nearby to burst its banks”. The villagers hoped that the relevant authorities would look into this matter seriously and take appropriate actions to overcome this problem immediately. 53
(Adapted from New Straits Times) Read the passage carefully and answer the questions (a)-(j) a) What happened in Machang Bubok? .................................................................................................................................( 1 mark) b) What caused this to happen? .................................................................................................................................( 1 mark) c) How many houses were affected? .................................................................................................................................( 1 mark)
d) Who said that the flood was a usual problem in his village? .................................................................................................................................(1 mark) e) Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word/phrase from the passage i) ii) iii) iv)
Meaning Very early in the morning Incident Flowing in suddenly Overflow
Word/phrase
( 4 marks) f)
What does the phrase “there were no casualties” mean?
..................................................................................................................................(1 mark) g) According to Jack, what was the main cause of the flood? ...................................................................................................................................(1 mark) h) How would the affected villagers have felt about the situation? ...................................................................................................................................(1 mark) i) j)
Suggest two ways how we can help the victims? 1. ..................................................................................................................(1 mark) 2. ..................................................................................................................(1 mark) State two ways how we can avoid flash floods.
i. ..........................................................................................................................(1 mark) ii. .........................................................................................................................( 1 mark)
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PRACTICE 5 Section C [20 marks] [Time suggested: 20 minutes] Question 4 Read the article about a famous personality. Not many people would recognise the name Tan Sri Anthony Francis Fernandes but he is none other than the entrepreneur who rose to prominence by turning AirAsia, a failing commercial airline into a successful budget air company and introducing the now famous tag line “Now everybody can fly”. Tony Fernandes was born on 30 April 1964 in Kuala Lumpur. He completed his secondary education at Epsom College, London and graduated from the London School of Economics in 1987. Fernandes was admitted as Associate Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in 1991 and became Fellow Member in 1996. Upon his return to Malaysia, he became the youngest Managing Director of Warner Music and subsequently became the South-east Asian Regional Vice-President of Warner Music Group. Fernandes then left to pursue his dream of starting a budget airline. In 2001 he had the opportunity to meet with Tun Mahathir who advised him to buy an existing airline rather than start a new one. Fernandes mortgaged his home and used his savings to buy AirAsia.
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The purchase occurred just after the September 11 terrorist attacks in America and many people thought that Fernandes was crazy to venture into airline industry at such time. Yet one year after his takeover, Fernandes broke even and cleared all his debts. The rest, as they say, is history. Fernandes was named ‘Malaysian CEO of the Year’ in 2003 and has since been named the recipient of other prestigious business awards around the world. He has also been honoured by the Yang Dipertuan Agong of Malaysia and the governments of France and Britain. He has indeed done the country proud. He is not likely to rest on his laurels and is definitely destined for greater success in the future.
Questions (a) to (i) Read the article carefully and answer the questions below. (a) Who is Tan Sri Tony Fernandes? _________________________________________________________ (1 mark) (b) Name two places where Fernandes received his early education? i) ___________________________________________________ (1 mark) ii) ___________________________________________________ (1 mark) (c) What advice was given by Tun Mahathir to Fernandes during their meeting? _________________________________________________________ (1 mark) (d) Fill in the table with appropriate word/phrase from the text.
i) ii) iii) iv)
Meaning chase after dared to do something risky not making profit or losing money easily satisfied
Word/Phrase
(4 marks) e) Why did Fernandes decide to leave Warner Music Group? _________________________________________________________ (1 mark) f) Why did Fernandes’s friends think that he was crazy? _________________________________________________________ (1 mark) g) What was the award given to Fernandes? 56
_________________________________________________________ (1mark) h) Do you think Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has made our country proud? Give reasons for your answers. i. ________________________________________________________ (1 mark) ii ________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
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Your friend Azman has extraordinary ambitions like Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. How would you encourage him? Give suggestions. i. ________________________________________________________ (1 mark) ii ________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
PRACTICE 6 Section C [20 marks] (Time suggested: 20 minutes) Questions (a) - (i) are based on the article. Fast food Fast food is fast becoming a staple food for many Malaysians especially among many young adults and children. Rising number of Malaysians are experiencing highly timeconstrained lifestyles with limited time for dining. Besides, fast food is popular with consumers because it is more affordable as compared to foods and drinks offered by chained full-service restaurants, in particular. Fast delivery services and drive-through facilities make it very convenient for take away food for many on their way to work, during lunch or even on the way home from work. Research shows fast foods contain lots of calories, sugar, sodium and unhealthy fats -substances that increase your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Increased health risks are directly associated with increased consumption of fast 57
foods. Many individuals in are becoming obese. Another result of fast food culture is the loss of the family tradition of eating together. Children and adults rarely eat together now, and thus get less opportunity to talk. Undoubtedly, it is convenient and cheap, but as parents and educators it is important to set examples for children to emulate. Parents and educators can be more involved in increasing awareness regarding the negative effects of fast foods and discourage children from consuming them. Parents can influence their children’s eating habits through the types of foods they buy for themselves and their family. The snacks they serve for breakfast, lunch and dinner also can help to develop a child’s eating habit.
Read the article carefully and answer the questions below. (a) Why fast food is a favourite among many working adults? ___________________________________________________________ [1 mark] (b) What are the contents of a fast food? ___________________________________________________________ [1 mark] (c) Name 3 diseases caused by consuming fast food. ___________________________________________________________ [1 mark] ___________________________________________________________ [1 mark] ___________________________________________________________ [1 mark] (d) What are the negative effects of eating fast foods? ___________________________________________________________ [1 mark] (e) Name two effects fast foods have on our culture. ___________________________________________________________ [1 mark] ___________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
(f) Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases from the article. Meaning
Word/Phrase
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(g) State 2 possible reasons why Malaysians fancy fast food. ___________________________________________________________ [1 mark] ___________________________________________________________ [1 mark] (h) Give 2 possible steps to educate children about the dangers of fast food ___________________________________________________________ [1 mark] ___________________________________________________________ [1 mark]
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PT3 POEM : THE RIVER TASK 1 No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
WORD IN POEM MEANING a person who likes to keep things annoyed makes low, bubbly sounds a person who moves from place to place for better places a homeless person who begs from place to place ate quickly a person/thing that turns a person who moves from place to place sings with lips closed puts into the ground sounds that are repeated areas outside cities and towns valuable things
WORD h_______________ v_______________ g_______________ n_______________ t________________ g_______________ w_______________ w_______________ h________________ b________________ e________________ c________________ t________________
TASK 2 CHARACTERISCTICS OF A RIVER N o 1 2
CHARACTERISITCS
STANZA
a wanderer a ____________ 60
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
a ____________ does not ________________ a ____________ twists and __________ cannot __________________ a ____________ buries and keeps __________ in the river bed a ____________ gurgles ________________ sucks _________________ a ____________ ___________ along a ____________ _____________________ has _________________ trees will _________________ humans
STANZA 1 STANZA 2 STANZA 3 STANZA 4 STANZA 5 STANZA 6
TASK 3
river
WORD IN THE POEM RELATED TO NATURE & MAN NATURE MAN . wanderer
dancer
TASK 4 NUMBER THE STANZA FOR EACH DESCRIPTION The river produces a harmonious sound. As he moves gracefully along, he makes music and this can be heard from a distance
The river is like a hungry creature that greedily swallows up and destroys the trees in its way, and he may get you too someday 61
The river is like a homeless man, who wonders aimlessly from place to place and does not have a permanent home
throughout the countryside STANZA ______
STANZA ______
STANZA ______
The river is like an infant, who makes happy baby noises and sounds, like he is sucking his thumbs happily
The river collects things as it moves along and bits and pieces sink to the bottom and settles on the river bed
The river is not straight. It bends and meanders as it flows from the highland to the lowland. It does not stop flowing
STANZA ______
STANZA ______
STANZA ______
TASK 6 N o 1
MEANING
MEANING OF LINE LINE
the sound of the flowing river water
2
the river is constantly moving
3
the river is restless
4
the river travels to many places
LIST OF ANSWERS A. The River’s a wanderer B. The notes of his song C. He just cannot be still D. He just cannot be still TASK 7 N o 1
QESTION What does the countryside echo?
2
What is the main theme of this poem?
3
Why is the river being compared to a singer? Which comparison tells us that the river can be irritated? Why is The River a winder?
4 5
SET 1 ANSWER
LIST OF ANSWERS A. He winds through valleys and hills B. ‘Monster’ 62
C. it makes musical sounds D. the sound of the river E. the different characteristics of rivers
N o 6 7 8 9 10
QESTION Why is The River a wanderer, a nomad and a tramp? What can we learn from this poem?
SET 2 ANSWER
1. 2.
What is The River actually doing when people throw away things? In what way is the river like a baby? Why is the river being called a Monster?
LIST OF ANSWERS A. it sounds happy just like a baby B. We should appreciate rivers C. The river does not settle in one place D. It is raging and violent E. covering the things with mud and sand F. We should keep the rivers clean
N o 11
QESTION
13
Where is The River burying those treasures? What treasures do you think the river has buried? Where does the river go?
14
What is the poem about?
15
In stanza 5, whose personality does the river take on?
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SET 3 ANSWER
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LIST OF ANSWERS A. The river goes anywhere it wants to go B. at the river bed C. The persona tells different aspects of a river D. A singer E. mineral SET 4 63
N o 16
QESTION
N o 21
QESTION
ANSWER
In stanza 5, which word describes the movement of the river? 17 What does the phrase ‘He doesn’t . choose one place’ tell us about the river? 18 Give two words from the poem that describe the River is a monster? 19 In stanza two, what is the river compared to? 20 Why does the persona say the River is like a baby? LIST OF ANSWERS A. The river does not remain in one place B. dances C. A winder D. hungry E. It is because the river makes the sound like babies F. vexed
State two characteristics of the river that the persona described
SET 5 ANSWER 1. 2.
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When does the river gobble up trees and swallow people? Where does the river keep its treasures? Why does the persona call the river a hoarder? Give two words that the poet uses to describe the river as a winder?
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1. 2.
LIST OF ANSWERS A. A wanderer who does not remain in one place B. turns C. When the river overflows, it uproots trees and destroys everything in its way D. The river keeps anything that falls into it E. A monster that can destroy property, plants and even human F. twists G. At the bottom of the river TASK 8 N o 26
QESTION
SET 6 ANSWER
Do you agree that the persona appreciates rivers? Give a reason 64
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Based on the poem, do you think the river is good? Do you think that the river can be dangerous to us? Give a reason.
LIST OF ANSWERS A. Yes, because the river supplies drinking water for people B. Yes, because the persona has described the river perfectly C. Yes because the river can drown animals and people and harm the environment
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PT3 POEM : MR NOBODY TASK 1 WORD IN POEM No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
MEANING naughty thing roller curtains lose/misplaced slightly open please (old word) silent broken rips lose colour open wet soil/dirt creaking putting oil on door hinges
WORD m______________ b_______________ m______________ a_______________ p_______________ q_______________ c_______________ t_______________ f_______________ u_______________ m______________ s_______________ o_______________ 66
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accidentally drops all around moist carelessly throws
s_______________ a______________ d______________ t_______________
TASK 2 No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
CHARACTERISTICS OF MR NOBODY TRAITS
ACTION cracking a plate tearing of books leaving door open scattering of pins mislaying papers leaving finger marks on doors leaving blinds unclosed spilling ink leaving books lying around soiling a carpet
LIST OF ANSWERS A. careless B. forgetful C. mischievous A. messy B. clumsy C. inconsiderate A. dirty B. untidy C. negligent D. irresponsible
TASK 3 No 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
ACTION He cracks He tears He leaves He pulls out He scatters He does not oil He puts damp wood His feet He soils He mislays He spills He leaves finger marks He does not close He tosses He leaves his boots
MISCHIEFS OF MR NOBODY ANSWER
TASK 4 SET 1 N o 1
QUESTION
ANSWER
Why are the carpets soiled and dirty?
2
Why is Mr Nobody compared to a mouse?
3
Why does the door always squeak? 67
LIST OF ANSWERS A. the door ajar B. the books C. the pins afar D. the plates E. the buttons A. the carpets B. the door C. on the fire D. bring in mud A. on the door B. the papers C. the ink A. the papers about B. the blinds C. lying around
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According to the poem, who has seen Mr Nobody?
5
Where does Mr Nobody do his mischief?
LIST OF ANSWERS A. No one B. He moves quietly like a mouse C. In everybody’s house D. The door is rusty but nobody wants to oil the door E. Mr Nobody walks into the house with muddy feet SET 2 N o 6
QUESTION
ANSWER
How does Mr Nobody move around?
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Who is Mr Nobody?
8
Why must we close the binds?
9
Who is Mr Nobody compared to?
10
What should we do when we break a plate?
LIST OF ANSWERS A. So that the curtains do not fade B. A mouse C. We should admit our wrongdoing and be responsible D. He moves quietly like a mouse E. Someone who does not admit his wrongdoing SET 3 N o 11 12 13 14
QUESTION
ANSWER
What does ‘There’s no one ever sees his face’ imply? When does this person do all the mischief? What will happen when we put damp wood upon a fire? What lessons have you learnt from this poem? Give two lessons
1. 2.
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Based on the poem, state one word that best describes Mr Nobody?
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LIST OF ANSWERS A. the damp wood will not burn properly and will produce a lot of smoke B. irresponsible C. We must not blame others for our mistakes D. When nobody is looking E. Mr Nobody is invisible F. We should be responsible to keep our home clean, neat and tidy SET 4 N o 16
QUESTION
17
What are the negative behaviour of Mr Nobody?
18
Where should we put our boots when we come into the house? What does the phrase ‘Who had them last but he’ mean? What does the phrase ‘in everybody’s house’ refer to?
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ANSWER
What does the poem tell us to do? 1. 2.
LIST OF ANSWERS A. untidy B. On the shoe rack C. We should admit our mistake and take the responsibility D. uncaring E– Mr Nobody makes a mess everywhere F. careless G. irresponsible H. He puts the blames on others SET 5 N o 21 22 23 24 25
QESTION
ANSWER
Why do you think Mr Nobody is blamed for all the things that have gone wrong in the house? How can you relate Mr Nobody to yourself? Would you admit a mischief that you have made? Give a reason What kind of person is Mr Nobody? Give a reason What is the poem about?
LIST OF ANSWERS
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3. 4.
A. Because people do not want to admit that they have made a mistake or are careless. B. Mr Nobody is an untidy person because he likes to leave his things everywhere and does not clean his house C. The poem is about the mischief in us when we were young that we blame others for our wrongdoings D. Yes because I do not want others to be blamed for my wrongdoing E. Sometimes I do not admit my wrongdoing just like Mr Nobody and put the blame on my brother or sister.
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PT3 POEM : HEIR CONDITIONING TASK 1 FIND A WORD IN THE POEM No MEANING 1 lack of knowledge 2 preparation to acquire a desired condition 3 quick flapping movements 4 person who inherits 5 things that are needed in our daily life 6 exchange information 7 agitated/annoyed 8 new devices/machines/tools 9 severe damage 10 small, narrow rivers 71
WORD i_________________ c_______________ f_______________ h_______________ n_______________ c_______________ f_______________ i_______________ d______________ s______________
TASK 2 IDENTIFY THE SPEAKERS OF STATEMENTS STATEMENT
SPEAKER Grandparents/Grandchild
1. Life must be hard without modern gadgets 2. The use of modern inventions has caused problems like pollution and traffic jams 3.The destruction of forests, streams and hills has affected the quality of life 4. Money has become so important. TASK 3 CATEGORISE ELEMENTS IN THE POEM NATURAL
air cons modern inventions paper fans
MAN-MADE
LIST OF ANSWERS faxes stress telephones traffic jams pollution forests
TASK 4 IDENTIFY THE GENERATION ADJECTIVE
GENERATION Younger/Older
1. relaxed 2. spiritual 3. polluted 4. caring 5. materialistic 6. hurried 7. peaceful 8. virtuous 9. hectic 10. tranquil TASK 5 IDENTIFY THE GENERATION 72
streams hills nature
LIFESTYLE
GENERATION Younger/Older
1. Houses are equipped with alarms and security systems 2. Maids are depended on to do all the chores 3. Children attend tuition classes 4. Extended families live under one roof 5. Neighbours keep to themselves 6. Doors of houses were left open 7. Neighbours interact with each other 8. Children prefer to play indoor games in their own homes 9. All family members do household chores 10. Grandparents live separately TASK 6 SET 1 N o 1 2 3 4 5
QUESTION
ANSWER
What does the title of the poem suggest? How does the younger generation treat nature? State two inventions in stanza one that the grandchild may not be able to live without How did grandma keep herself cool in the past? How did the grandparents live?
1. 2.
LIST OF ANSWERS A. Air conditioners B. She used paper fans C. The changes on how the young generation thinks D. Telephones E. They lived without modern technologies F. The young generation treats nature with no respect SET 2 N o 6
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QUESTION
ANSWER
State four negative effects that did not exist in the past
1. 2. 3. 4.
Which line in the poem refers to the modern generation who only cares about money? What does the child want to know? What does the phrase ‘fluttered with paper fans’ tell you about time? What do the grandparents mean when they say ‘our ignorance’? 73
LIST OF ANSWERS A. money is your new God B. traffic jams C. It shows the time without modern inventions D. He wants to know how the grandparents lived without modern facilities E. stress F. Their lack of knowledge to invent modern conveniences G. pollution H. destruction of forest SET 3 N o 11 12 13
QUESTION
ANSWER
What does the phrase ‘money is your God’ tells us about the present generation? How was life different for the grand dad? State four negative consequence of modern living
1. 2. 3. 4.
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Which modern invention has led to traffic jams in the modern world? 15 Based on the poem, what do grandparents think about life in the present day? LIST OF ANSWERS A. pollution B. vehicles C. They lived in a simple life free from pollution and stress D. traffic jam E. the present generation is materialistic F. destruction of forest G. stress H. They think that life is full of problems
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QUESTION
ANSWER
What the grandchild think of his grandparents’ life? In the phrase ‘Grandchild we lived before your age’, what does ‘we’ refer to? What does the phrase ‘now nature fears you’ means? What was used before air conditioners were invented? What is the poem about?
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LIST OF ANSWERS A. The nature has been destroyed by the young generation B. Paper fans C. The grandparents D. The difference in life in the present and in the past E. He thinks that the grandparents lead a difficult life SET 5 N o 21 22 23 24 25
QUESTION
ANSWER
Has the current generation become more materialistic? Give a reason. Do you agree that the child has a better life? Give a reason. In your opinion, is life better now or in the past? Give a reason. The grandparents mention that the young generation places more importance on something other than God. What is it? What does the phrase ‘was it hard staying alive’ in the poem imply?
LIST OF ANSWERS A. Life is better in the past because now, we are more stressful with work and environmental problems B. Yes, because the younger generation cares more for gadgets and things rather than nature and the environment C. Money D. The grandchild thinks that life was difficult without modern inventions E. Yes, because the child has a comfortable life with modern inventions
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QUESTION
ANSWER
Which era would you prefer to live in, the grandparents’ or the grandchild’s era? Why? If you were the grandfather, what advice would you give your grandchild? Do you think the grandchild’s reliance on modern inventions is good? Give a reason How would the persona feel if there were no air conditioners? Name a moral value that you have learnt and 75
how it affects your environment. LIST OF ANSWERS A. I would prefer to live in the grandchild’s era because I cannot live without my handphone B. No because the young generation would forget to enjoy the beauty of nature C. To preserve forest and stop polluting the environment D. We should take care and appreciate nature because development destroys the environment E. The persona would feel very hot and uncomfortable
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PT3 POEM: I WONDER TASK 1 FIND A WORD IN THE POEM No MEANING 1 clustering of water droplets 2 a directed movement of air 3 light and soft 4 take a break from any activity 5 a place where a bird lays its eggs 6 cannot be found 7 fade away 8 think something that is unsure
WORD c_______________ w_______________ f________________ r________________ n________________ m_______________ b____________ o_____ w_______________
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TASK 2 FINDING OBJECT IN POEM COUPLET ADJECTIVE 1 green 1 invisible 2 chirpy 3 round 4 shining 4 flashing 6 colourful 6 fluffy
OBJECT
TASK 3 IDENTIFY OBJECTS THAT YOU CAN SEE, TOUCH, FEEL WHAT CAN YOU SEE? WHAT CAN YOU FEEL WITHOUT SEEING? 1. g________________ 2. b________________ 1. w______________ 3. n________________ 2. amazed 4. t________________ 3. disappointed 5. m_______________ 4. wonder 6. s_______________ 5. curious 7. l________________ 6. puzzled 8. r________________ WHAT CAN YOU TOUCH? 9. s________________ 10. c_______________ 1. g______________ 11. Dad 2. b______________ 12. colours 3. n______________ 13. shapes 4. t______________
TASK 4 FIND A PHRASE IN THE POEM N MEANING o 1 it is not a full moon 2 The part of the moon which cannot be seen 3 The stars cannot be seen during the day 4 the trees taking a break from the wind 5 Dad does not answer the persona’s questions LIST OF ANSWERS A. blow out B. the moon is not quite round C. And told the trees to take a rest D. the missing bit E. That Dad won’t tell me, if he knows? 78
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TASK 5 SET 1 N o 1
QUESTION
ANSWER
How do we know that the wind exists?
2
What does ‘Dad’ in this poem symbolise?
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How do we describe the persona who likes to ask many questions? What does the persona want to know about the moon? What does the word fluffy tells us about clouds?
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LIST OF ANSWERS A. A wise adult who is supposed to know all answers B. Why the moon sometimes is not round C. The persona is an observant, inquisitive and fascinated with nature D. The clouds are soft and light like cotton E. We can feel the air SET 2 N o 6 7 8 9 10
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ANSWER
Why are the trees resting? What does the persona want to know about the stars? What does the word wonder imply? Give two reasons why Dad does not answer the persona’s questions What is described as invisible?
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LIST OF ANSWERS A. The persona is curious about nature B. Dad might not know the answers C. The wind D. Who makes the stars shining E. The persona is too young to understand F. because the trees cannot move unless they are blown by the wind SET 3 N o 6 7
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ANSWER
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Why are the stars said to be blown out?
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What can we learn from the poem?
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Do you think she gets the answers from her father? Give your reason.
LIST OF ANSWERS A. The stars are not twinkling in the sky B. The colour C. No, because her father does not know the answers to her questions D. The trees stand still E. We should be curious about our environment F. We should ask questions when we do not know the answer. SET 4 N o 6 7 8 9 10
QUESTION
ANSWER
Why do you think the father does not answer the child? Give a reason How would you feel if your questions are not answered? What would you do to get the answers? Do you think the persona is a smart person? Give a reason In this poem, who do you think is the persona?
LIST OF ANSWERS A. I would be disappointed. B. Yes, because the persona is curious to know why things are the way they are C. The persona is a child D. because he does not know the answer and he is afraid to give a wrong answer E. I would find the answers from the internet
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PT3 POEM: A FIGHTER’S LINES TASK 1 FIND A WORD IN THE POEM No MEANING 1 tired 2 battle 3 courageous 4 fairness 5 obstacle 6 lies, corruption 7 talk 8 build 9 broken down in spirit 10 hardship 11 forefather 12 remains 13 disabled 14 successors 15 power 16 an act of giving up something valuable
WORD w____________ f____________ b____________ j_____________ c____________ d____________ s____________ e____________ c____________ s____________ a____________ r____________ c____________ h____________ s____________ s____________
TASK 2 FIND A PHRASE IN THE POEM N MEANING o 1 get together and be united 2 3 4 5 6 7
PHRASE
young generation who inherit freedom from the forefathers young people the poet will spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair as he is wounded and crippled the persona is weak and powerless nobody will listen to an old man’s plea as he is weak and powerless aged and tired
LIST OF ANSWERS A. sons of our ancestors B. remnants of my crippled years C. heirs of our freedom D. old and worn E. form ranks F. lost all my strength G. have no more voice
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TASK 3 FIND A LINE / LINESPHRASE IN THE POEM N MEANING o 1 The persona has lost the use of his leg
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The persona finds the present time too difficult
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The persona is elderly and weak
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The persona is asking the young generation to speak up for justice The persona is unhappy about the lies being spread by irresponsible people Many soldiers have died for the country
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Challenges faced by the country now are too much for the persona to bear Young generation to work together
LIST OF ANSWERS A. I am old and worn and have lost all my strength B. from the wheelchair of the rest of my days C. these times are too big a challenge D. the net of deceit spread everywhere disturbs me E. forced sacrifices that know no name F. these times are too big a challenge G. It is you now who should speak H. Wake up and form ranks sons of our ancestors TASK 4 COMPLETE THE TASK Find two phrases in the poem to address the young people
1. _________________________________ 2. _________________________________
What are the expressions in the poem that created the image of an old weak man?
1. _________________________________ 2. _________________________________ 3. _________________________________ 4. _________________________________
Name three things the persona wants the young generation to do.
He wants them to 1. be u_____________ 2. be b_____________ 3. protect and fight for the country’s i ________________
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j________________ f________________ What have you learned from the poem?
What are the themes of the poem?
6. What are the moral values found in the poem?
1. Be l___________ to the nation. 2. Maintain peace, f____________ and harmony. 3. Be u___________ and b____________ to fight and protect the country’s i______________ and f_____________ 1. L to one’s nation 2. U among people 3, B____________ and courage 4. Patriotism 1. Everyone is responsible for the country’s i_____________, f________________ and j_____________ 2. The young generation should be u______________ and b_______________ to protect and for the country’s independence, freedom and justice
TASK 5 SET 1 N o 1 2 3 4 5
QUESTION
ANSWER
Who is the poet talking to when he says ‘you’ in stanza 4? What war the persona fight in? How does the persona feel about his country? In stanza two, what is the persona worried about? Which line in the poem suggests that we inherit our freedom from our ancestors?
. LIST OF ANSWERS A. The deceits like corruption, cheating and injustice have spread in the country B. The persona is very patriotic and loves his country C. The young generation who has inherited the country’s freedom fought by the old generation D. War of independence E. Stand up heirs of our freedom SET 2 N o 6
QUESTION
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Why are the younger generation called heirs? Why is the persona so disturbed?
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What was the persona’s occupation?
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Why does the persona say ‘I have no more voice’? What does the phrase ‘a wall’ symbolise?
LIST OF ANSWERS A. He was a soldier B. He is old and weak to continue fighting for his country C. Nobody will listen to an old, crippled man D. People are united E. They inherited the country’s freedom SET 3 N o 11
QUESTION
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Why is the persona wheel-chair bound?
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What is the physical condition of the persona? What had the persona done for the country?
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ANSWER
What does the persona hope for?
What special quality must young people have?
LIST OF ANSWERS A. The young generation would be brave and united to fight for the country’s independence, freedom and justice B. He is crippled / handicapped C. They must be courageous D. He had fought for the country’s independence E. He was badly injured during the war SET 4 N o 16
QUESTION
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What caused the persona to become crippled? What happened to all those people who had fought for independence? What does the persona want the young people of today to do? The persona has not lost his spirit despite his age and condition. Why?
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What is the persona upset about?
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C, He does not want to see the sacrifices he made go to waste D. He wants the young people to be united and brave to fight for justice and freedom of the country E. He was too weak to fight for his country SET 5 N o 21 22 23 24
QUESTION
ANSWER
Give one phrase that shows that the persona is not a young person. Why did the persona have to sacrifice so much? What does the phrase ‘fight for independence’ tell us about the persona? Identify two phrases that reflect the disability of the persona.
1. 2.
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How can the people ‘form a wall’?
LIST OF ANSWERS A. He had to fight for independence of his country B. from the wheelchair C. They must be united D. remnants of my crippled years E. He was a soldier protecting the country F. I am old and worn SET 6 N o 26 27 28 29 30
QUESTION
ANSWER
If you are the ’old warrior’, what would you feel about your sacrifice for the today’s society? Give a reason Would you fight for your country? Why? Why is the new threat happening in the country? Which line suggests that the poet will spend the rest of his life as a disabled person? Why is the persona feeling tired?
LIST OF ANSWERS A. Yes, because I love my country and I want to preserve the harmony and freedom of my country. B. for the remnants of my crippled years C. People are selfish, materialistic and devoid of morality D. I would feel proud because today’s society is able to live in harmony E. He has no more energy and is suffering due to his injury 86
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PT3 POEM: LEISURE TASK 1 FIND A WORD IN THE POEM No MEANING 1 free time 2 responsibilities/worries 3 females of bulls 4 look with admiration 5 small rivers 6 branches of trees 7 improve 8 jungles/forest 9 a quick look 10 daytime 11 underneath 12 dull/boring life 13 rodents
WORD l____________ c____________ c____________ s____________ s____________ b____________ e____________ w____________ g____________ d____________ b____________ p____________ life s____________
TASK 2 COMPLETE THE TASK 1. ______________ 2. ______________ 3. ______________ 1. ______________ 2. ______________ 3. ______________ 4. ______________ d_______________ s_______________ 1. to stand _________ a tree and admire the surroundings. 2. to observe _________ hiding their __________ in the tall grass. 3. to admire the beauty of _________ shimmering like __________ in daylight. 4. to appreciate simple ___________ in life and enjoy the beauty of __________.
Name three animals mentioned in this poem Name four natural elements in this poem List two things the Beauty can do List things Man has no time to do today
TASK 3 FIND A PHRASE IN THE POEM N MEANING o 1 Full of worries and responsibilities
PHRASE
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Life is meaningless
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appreciate nature relax Life is meaningless if we lack the time to relax and enjoy nature
LIST OF ANSWERS A. poor life B. A poor life this if, full of care C. full of care D. stand and stare E. No time to see TASK 4 SET 1 N o 1
QUESTION
ANSWER
Where do squirrels hide their food?
2
Where is the poem set?
3
What is the problem stated by the poet in the first stanza? Why do waters sparkle like stars?
4 5
What might we see when we are passing through the woods?
LIST OF ANSWERS A. We have no time to look at the things around us B. To see squirrels hiding their food in the grass C. The sunlight shines on streams D. In the grass E. In a countryside SET 2 N o 6
QUESTION
ANSWER
When do streams shine like stars at night?
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What can we see when we pass the woods?
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What is personified as a beautiful woman?
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What is the persona trying to imply about life
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What does the poem encourage us to appreciate? LIST OF ANSWERS A. Squirrels hide their nuts in the grass B. Nature 89
C. Life is meaningless because we work without taking time off to relax and enjoy nature D. To appreciate the beauty of nature E. During the day when the sun is shining SET 3 N QUESTION ANSWER o 11 What is the persona trying to tell us in this poem about the life we live? 12 What do we miss when we do not have the time to look at Beauty 13 How are cows and sheep different from Man? 14 Do you think it is important to spend some time for leisure? Give a reason 15 What can we do to make our lives more meaningful? LIST OF ANSWERS A. We live a meaningless life B. Yes because it can help you relax your mind C. Cows and sheep live in a simple natural world. Man lives in a world full of worries. D. We can have a balanced life between work/study and play E. Simple pleasures in life SET 4 N o 16 17 18 19 20
QUESTION
ANSWER
What is the benefit of taking some time for leisure? Give a reason. Why does Man have no time for leisure today? How does the poet describe a life with no time to enjoy the world around us? What is the persona’s advice for us? What are some beauties of nature we miss because we do not have time?
1. 2.
LIST OF ANSWERS A. To live a balanced life so that we can stay healthy B. He feels pity as people do not take time to appreciate nature C. We do not see squirrels hide their nuts in the grass D. Man worries too much about life, work and family E. We do not see streams full of stars during the day F. To take time off and admire the beauty of nature SET 5 N o
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In your opinion, do you think we should spend time and relax? Why? Why is the phrase ‘no time’ repeated in every stanza? Where do you think would be a good place to appreciate nature? Give a reason What do the sheep and cows represent? Which animal in the poem is considered as dairy animal?
LIST OF ANSWERS A. To stress that people do not take time off to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature B. Yes, because we can enjoy the beauty of nature and appreciate simple pleasures in life C. A simple life D. Cows E. The countryside because it still has forests, hills and unpolluted streams SET 6 N o 26
QESTION
ANSWER
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In your opinion, why do you think we should take time to appreciate the beauty of nature? What does the word stare mean?
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What do the streams look like to the poet?
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What does the poem remind us to do?
What is the message of the poem?
LIST OF ANSWERS A. The poem reminds us to spend time for leisure, stop worrying and enjoy the nature B. Because we miss out the simple pleasures of life C. Look around and appreciate the environment D. Our life will be meaningless if we do not take time off to appreciate the beauty of nature E. The streams look like a sky with sparkling stars at night
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ANSWERS – QUESTION 4 Answer for practice 1 question a) b) c) d) e)
f) g) h) i)
answer Suraya wrote that she and her best friend were not as close as before. Tips on how to be a good friend. i) She should be honest. ii) She should be tactful. Talk to Rozita when she comes home in a fortnight’s time. i) thick as thieves ii) bug iii)put up iv)fortnight Rozita’s best friend deserves some privacy. She and her friend will become close the way they used to be. i) Her friend may become dependent on her. ii)Rozita will have less time to do her own work. i) Really listen when they talk and don’t interrupt. ii) Don’t hurt them physically or emotionally even if you’re just playing.
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answer Both neighbours claimed that the mango tree belonged to them i) the mango tree was on the edge of his plot of land. ii. the branches of the tree were leaning more on his side.
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i. he planted the tree. ii. He cared for it for many years and protected it. I think he suggested that the tree be cut because he wanted to know which neighbour really cared for the tree. He knew that the person, who planted, cared and protected it, would not want it to be cut down. i. plot of land ii. leaned iii. Pleaded iv. praised He was happy because he would get a share of the mangoes on the tree. He praised the short man because he cared for the plant and
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would rather give his share of the mangoes to the tall man than to see it cut down. Yes, I agree with the wise man’s decision because the short man obviously cared more about the tree than his share of mangoes. He had planted and cared for the tree for many years and could not bear to see the tree cut down.
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A robot is a machine designed and built by humans to do a certain function or task. Humans invented the robots to make their lives easier. i. industrial field ii. space Robots work together in a system through programming via electronics and careful planning i. humanoid robots ii. significant iii. machine iv. consistent Our daily lives will be easier and safer as robots are consistent and designed to assist our tasks. ASIMO became famous due to its innovative artificial intelligence. i) reduce the chances of human errors. ii) reduce the running costs of hiring additional employees i) Elevator ii) computer
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answer for practice 4 question a)
answer The village was hit by a flash flood/the village was flooded
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(idea of flood must be present) Rained heavily/a downpour in the wee hours (some) 100 homes Saad Osman i) wee hours
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iii) gushing in
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iv) burst its banks No deaths/no injuries
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(idea of death or injury must be present) Development projects (nearby)/(new) construction
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work(done in higher ground) Sad/depressed/unhappy/scared/afraid/traumatized/frightene
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(the idea of sadness must be present) Give donations/clothes/ food/water/any other answers which
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is relevant to the question Do not litter/good drainage system/do not pollute the
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river/good irrigation system/any other answers
Question 4 QUESTION a) b) c) d)
e)
f) g) h) i) j)
ANSWER 22 November 1958 (Torquay), England Her marriage to Sultan Iskandar / She married a Malay (Muslim/ Malaysian). i. He attended / replaced his father the conferences of rulers
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ii. He meets his people / subjects through “Kembara Mahkota” i)ethnicity ii)To mingle iii)appointed iv)coronated . 5 years through Kembara Mahkota In 1982 Because it was the coronation day of Sultan Ibrahim of Johor. Accept any relevant / logical answer
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ANSWERS – THE RIVER TASK 1 94
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WORD IN POEM MEANING a person who likes to keep things annoyed makes low, bubbly sounds a person who moves from place to place for better places a homeless person who begs from place to place ate quickly a person/thing that turns a person who moves from place to place sings with lips closed puts into the ground sounds that are repeated areas outside cities and towns valuable things
WORD hoarder vexed girgles nomad tramp gobbled winder wanderer hums buries echo countryside treasures
TASK 2 CHARACTERISCTICS OF A RIVER N o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
CHARACTERISITCS
STANZA
a wanderer a nomad a tramp does not choose one place a winder twists and turns cannot be still a hoarder buries and keeps treasures in the river bed a baby gurgles and hums sucks his thumbs a singer dances along a monster hungry and vexed has gobbled up trees will swallow humans
STANZA 1
STANZA 2 STANZA 3 STANZA 4 STANZA 5 STANZA 6
TASK 3 WORD IN THE POEM RELATED TO NATURE & MAN 95
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MAN .
river valley hill countryside trees
wanderer nomad tramp winder hoarder baby singer dancer monster
TASK 5 NUMBER THE STANZA FOR EACH DESCRIPTION The river produces a harmonious sound. As he moves gracefully along, he makes music and this can be heard from a distance throughout the countryside
The river is like a hungry creature that greedily swallows up and destroys the trees in its way, and he may get you too someday
The river is like a homeless man, who wonders aimlessly from place to place and does not have a permanent home
STANZA 5
STANZA 6
STANZA 1
The river is like an infant, who makes happy baby noises and sounds, like he is sucking his thumbs happily
The river collects things as it moves along and bits and pieces sink to the bottom and settles on the river bed
The river is not straight. It bends and meanders as it flows from the highland to the lowland. It does not stop flowing
STANZA 4
STANZA 3
STANZA 2
TASK 6 N o 1
MEANING
MEANING OF LINE LINE
the sound of the flowing river water
B. The notes of his song
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the river is constantly moving
A. The River’s a wanderer
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the river is restless
C. He just cannot be still
4
the river travels to many places
D. He just cannot be still
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QESTION
SET 1 ANSWER
What does the countryside echo?
D. the sound of the river
2
What is the main theme of this poem?
E. the different characteristics of rivers
3
Why is the river being compared to a singer? Which comparison tells us that the river can be irritated? Why is The River a winder?
C. it makes musical sounds
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QESTION Why is The River a wanderer, a nomad and a tramp? What can we learn from this poem? What is The River actually doing when people throw away things? In what way is the river like a baby?
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Why is the river being called a Monster?
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QESTION
B. ‘Monster’ A. He winds through valleys and hills
SET 2 ANSWER C. The river does not settle in one place 1. B. We should appreciate rivers 2. F. We should keep the rivers clean E. covering the things with mud and sand A. it sounds happy just like a baby D. It is raging and violent
SET 3 ANSWER B. at the river bed
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Where is The River burying those treasures? What treasures do you think the river has buried? Where does the river go?
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What is the poem about?
C. The persona tells different aspects of a river
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In stanza 5, whose personality does the river take on?
D. A singer
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E. mineral A. The river goes anywhere it wants to go
SET 4 ANSWER
In stanza 5, which word describes the movement of the river? What does the phrase ‘He doesn’t choose one place’ tell us about the river?
B. dances A. The river does not remain in one place
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Give two words from the poem that describe the River is a monster? In stanza two, what is the river compared to? Why does the persona say the River is like a baby?
QESTION
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When does the river gobble up trees and swallow people? Where does the river keep its treasures? Why does the persona call the river a hoarder? Give two words that the poet uses to describe the river as a winder?
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E. It is because the river makes the sound like babies
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D. hungry F. vexed C. A winder
State two characteristics of the river that the persona described
1. A. A wanderer who does not remain in one place 2. E. A monster that can destroy property, plants and even human C. When the river overflows, it uproots trees and destroys everything in its way G. At the bottom of the river D. The river keeps anything that falls into it 1. B. turns 2. F. twists
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SET 6 ANSWER
QESTION Do you agree that the persona appreciates rivers? Give a reason Based on the poem, do you think the river is good? Do you think that the river can be dangerous to us? Give a reason.
B. Yes, because the persona has described the river perfectly A. Yes, because the river supplies drinking water for people C. Yes because the river can drown animals and people and harm the environment
ANSWERS – MR NOBODY TASK 1 WORD IN POEM No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
MEANING naughty thing roller curtains lose/misplaced slightly open please (old word) silent broken rips lose colour open wet soil/dirt
WORD mischief binds mislaid ajar prithee quiet cracked tears fade unclosed mud 98
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creaking putting oil on door hinges accidentally drops all around moist carelessly throws
squeaking oiling scatters afar damp tosses
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CHARACTERISTICS OF MR NOBODY ACTION TRAITS cracking a plate A. careless tearing of books C. mischievous leaving door open B. forgetful scattering of pins B. clumsy mislaying papers C. inconsiderate leaving finger marks on doors A. messy leaving blinds unclosed C. negligent spilling ink A. dirty leaving books lying around B. untidy soiling a carpet D. irresponsible
TASK 3 No 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 N7 o8 19 10 11 12 13 14 2
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MISCHIEFS OF MR NOBODY ACTION ANSWER He cracks D. the plates He tears He leaves He pulls out He scatters He does not oil SET 1 wood He puts damp QUESTI ANSWER His feet ON He soils Why are E. Mr He mislays the He spills Nobody carpets walksmarks into He leaves finger soiled the house He does not close and dirty? with He tosses muddy He leaves his boots feet Why is Mr B. He Nobody moves compared quietly to a like a mouse? mouse Why does the door always squeak?
B. the books A. the door ajar E. the buttons C. the pins afar B. the door C. on the fire D. bring in mud A. the carpets B. the papers C. the ink A. on the door B. the blinds A. the papers about C. lying around
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According to the poem, who has seen Mr Nobody? Where does Mr Nobody do his mischief?
wants to oil the door A. No one
C. In everybody ’s house
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QUESTION
ANSWER
How does Mr Nobody move around?
D. He moves quietly like a mouse
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Who is Mr Nobody?
E. Someone who does not admit his
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Why must we close the binds?
A. So that the curtains do not fade
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Who is Mr Nobody compared to?
B. A mouse
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What should we do when we break a plate?
C. We should admit our wrongdoing and be responsible
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QUESTION
ANSWER
What does ‘There’s no one ever sees his face’ imply? When does this person do all the mischief?
E. Mr Nobody is invisible
What will happen when we put damp wood upon a fire? What lessons have you learnt from this poem? Give two lessons
A. the damp wood will not burn properly and will produce a lot of smoke 1C. We must not blame others for our mistakes 2. F. We should be responsible to keep our home clean, neat and tidy B. irresponsible
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Based on the poem, state one word that best describes Mr Nobody? SET 4 QUESTION ANSWER What does the poem tell us to do?
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What are the negative behaviour of Mr Nobody?
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Where should we put our boots when we come into the house? What does the phrase ‘Who had them last but he’ mean? What does the phrase ‘in everybody’s house’ refer to?
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1. A. untidy 3. D. uncaring 2. F. careless 4. G. irresponsible B. On the shoe rack H. He puts the blames on others E– Mr Nobody makes a mess everywhere
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QESTION
ANSWER
Why do you think Mr Nobody is blamed for all the things that have gone wrong in the house? How can you relate Mr Nobody to yourself?
A. Because people do not want to admit that they have made a mistake or are careless E. Sometimes I do not admit my wrongdoing just like Mr Nobody and put the blame on my brother or sister D. Yes because I do not want others to be blamed for my wrongdoing B. Mr Nobody is an untidy person because he likes to leave his things everywhere and does not clean his house C. The poem is about the mischief in us when we were young that we blame others for our wrongdoings
Would you admit a mischief that you have made? Give a reason What kind of person is Mr Nobody? Give a reason What is the poem about?
ANSWERS – HEIR CONDITIONING TASK 1 FIND A WORD IN THE POEM No MEANING 1 lack of knowledge 2 preparation to acquire a desired condition 3 waved 4 a person who inherits 5 things that are needed in our daily life 6 exchange information 7 agitated/annoyed 8 new devices/machines/tools 9 severe damage 10 small, narrow rivers TASK 2 IDENTIFY THE SPEAKERS OF STATEMENTS STATEMENT 1. Life must be hard without modern gadgets 101
WORD ignorance conditioning fluttered heir necessities communicate flustered inventions destruction streams
SPEAKER Grandparents/Grandchild Grandchild
2. The use of modern inventions has caused problems like pollution and traffic jams 3.The destruction of forests, streams and hills has affected the quality of life 4. Money has become so important. TASK 3 CATEGORISE ELEMENTS IN THE POEM NATURAL forests, streams, hills, nature
Grandparents Grandparents Grandchild
MAN-MADE air cons, modern inventions, paper fans, faxes, telephones, pollution, tress, traffic jams
TASK 4 IDENTIFY THE GENERATION ADJECTIVE 1. relaxed 2. spiritual 3. polluted 4. caring 5. materialistic 6. hurried 7. peaceful 8. virtuous 9. hectic 10. tranquil
GENERATION Younger/Older Older generation Older generation Younger generation Older generation Younger generation Younger generation Older generation Older generation Younger generation Older generation
TASK 5 IDENTIFY THE GENERATION LIFESTYLE 1. Houses are equipped with alarms and security systems 2. Maids are depended on to do all the chores 3. Children attend tuition classes 4. Extended families live under one roof 5. Neighbours keep to themselves 6. Doors of houses were left open 7. Neighbours interact with each other 8. Children prefer to play indoor games in their own homes 9. All family members do household chores 10. Grandparents live separately TASK 6 SET 1 N
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GENERATION Younger/Older Younger generation Younger generation Younger generation Older generation Younger generation Older generation Older generation Younger generation Older generation Younger generation
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What does the title of the poem suggest? How does the younger generation treat nature? State two inventions in stanza one that the grandchild may not be able to live without How did grandma keep herself cool in the past? How did the grandparents live?
C. The changes on how the young generation thinks F. The young generation treats nature with no respect 1. Air conditioners 2. D. Telephones B. She used paper fans E. They lived without modern technologies
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QUESTION
ANSWER
State four negative effects that did not exist in the past
1. B. traffic jams 2. E. stress 3. G. pollution 4. H. destruction of forest A. money is your new God
Which line in the poem refers to the modern generation who only cares about money? What does the child want to know? What does the phrase ‘fluttered with paper fans’ tell you about time? What do the grandparents mean when they say ‘our ignorance’?
D. He wants to know how the grandparents lived without modern facilities C. It shows the time without modern inventions F. Their lack of knowledge to invent modern conveniences
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QUESTION
ANSWER
What does the phrase ‘money is your God’ tells us about the present generation? How was life different for the grand dad?
E. the present generation is materialistic C. They lived in a simple life free from pollution and stress 1. A. pollution 2. D. traffic jam 3. F. destruction of forest 4. G. stress B. vehicles
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State four negative consequence of modern living
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Which modern invention has led to traffic jams in the modern world? Based on the poem, what do grandparents think about life in the present day?
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H. They think that life is full of problems
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QUESTION
ANSWER
What the grandchild think of his grandparents’ life?
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In the phrase ‘Grandchild we lived before your age’, what does ‘we’ refer to? What does the phrase ‘now nature fears you’ means? What was used before air conditioners were invented? What is the poem about?
C. The grandparents A. The nature has been destroyed by the young generation B. Paper fans D. The difference in life in the present and in the past
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QUESTION
ANSWER
Has the current generation become more materialistic? Give a reason.
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Do you agree that the child has a better life? Give a reason. In your opinion, is life better now or in the past? Give a reason.
B. Yes, because the younger generation cares more for gadgets and things rather than nature and the environment E. Yes, because the child has a comfortable life with modern inventions A. Life is better in the past because now, we are more stressful with work and environmental problems C. Money
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The grandparents mention that the young generation places more importance on something other than God. What is it? What does the phrase ‘was it hard staying alive’ in the poem imply?
D. The grandchild thinks that life was difficult without modern inventions
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QUESTION
ANSWER
Which era would you prefer to live in, the grandparents’ or the grandchild’s era? Why?
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If you were the grandfather, what advice would you give your grandchild? Do you think the grandchild’s reliance on modern inventions is good? Give a reason
A. I would prefer to live in the grandchild’s era because I cannot live without my handphone C. To preserve forest and stop polluting the environment B. No because the young generation would forget to enjoy the beauty of nature E. The persona would feel very hot and uncomfortable D. We should take care and appreciate nature because development destroys the environment
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How would the persona feel if there were no air conditioners? Name a moral value that you have learnt and how it affects your environment.
ANSWERS – I WONDER TASK 1 FIND A WORD IN THE POEM No MEANING 1 clustering of water droplets
WORD clouds 104
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a directed movement of air light and soft take a break from any activity a place where a bird lays its eggs cannot be found fade away think something that is unsure
TASK 2 FINDING OBJECT IN POEM COUPLET ADJECTIVE 1 green 1 invisible 2 chirpy 3 round 4 shining 4 flashing 6 colourful 6 fluffy
wind fluffy rest nest missing blow out wonder
OBJECT grass wind birds moon stars lightning rainbow cloud
TASK 3 IDENTIFY OBJECTS THAT YOU CAN SEE, TOUCH, FEEL WHAT CAN YOU SEE? WHAT CAN YOU FEEL WITHOUT SEEING? 1. grass 2. birds 1. wind 3. nest 2. amazed 4. trees 3. disappointed 5. moon 4. wonder 6. stars 5. curious 7. lightning 6. puzzled 8. rainbow WHAT CAN YOU TOUCH? 9. sky 10. clouds 1. grass 11. Dad 2. birds 12. colours 3. nest 13. shapes 4. trees
TASK 4 FIND A PHRASE IN THE POEM N MEANING o 1 the moon is not quite round 2
PHRASE / LINE B. it is not a full moon
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D. the missing bit
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The stars cannot be seen during the day
A. blow out
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the trees taking a break from the wind
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Dad does not answer the persona’s questions
C. And told the trees to take a rest E. That Dad won’t tell me, if he knows?
TASK 5 SET 1 N o 1
QUESTION
ANSWER
How do we know that the wind exists?
E. We can feel the air
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What does ‘Dad’ in this poem symbolise?
3
How do we describe the persona who likes to ask many questions? What does the persona want to know about the moon? What does the word fluffy tells us about clouds?
A. A wise adult who is supposed to know all answers C. The persona is an observant, inquisitive and fascinated with nature B. Why the moon sometimes is not round D. The clouds are soft and light like cotton
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QUESTION
ANSWER
Why are the trees resting?
F. because the trees cannot move unless they are blown by the wind D. Who makes the stars shining
What does the persona want to know about the stars? What does the word wonder imply?
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Give two reasons why Dad does not answer the persona’s questions
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What is described as invisible?
A. The persona is curious about nature 1. B. Dad might not know the answers 2. E. The persona is too young to understand C. The wind
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QUESTION
ANSWER B. The colour
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Which aspect of the grass fascinates the persona? What happen to the trees when they ‘take a rest’? Why are the stars said to be blown out?
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What can we learn from the poem?
1. E. We should be curious about our
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D. The trees stand still A. The stars are not twinkling in the sky
environment 2. F. We should ask questions when we do not know the answer C. No, because her father does not know the answers to her questions
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Do you think she gets the answers from her father? Give your reason.
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QUESTION
ANSWER
Why do you think the father does not answer the child? Give a reason
D. because he does not know the answer and he is afraid to give a wrong answer A. I would be disappointed.
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How would you feel if your questions are not answered? What would you do to get the answers? Do you think the persona is a smart person? Give a reason In this poem, who do you think is the persona?
ANSWERS – A FIGHTER’S LINE TASK 1 FIND A WORD IN THE POEM No MEANING 1 tired 2 battle 3 courageous 4 fairness 5 obstacle 6 lies, corruption 7 talk 8 build 9 broken down in spirit 10 hardship 11 forefather 12 remains 13 disabled 14 successors 15 power 16 acts of giving up something valuable
E. I would find the answers from the internet B. Yes, because the persona is curious to know why things are the way they are C. The persona is a child
WORD worn fight brave justice challenge deceit speak erect crushed suffering ancestor remnants crippled heirs strength sacrifices
TASK 2 FIND A PHRASE IN THE POEM N MEANING o 1 get together and be united
PHRASE form ranks
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young generation who inherit freedom from the forefathers young people
heirs of our freedom
the poet will spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair as he is wounded and crippled the persona is weak and powerless
remnants of my crippled years
nobody will listen to an old man’s plea as he is weak and powerless aged and tired
have no more voice
TASK 3 FIND A LINE / LINESPHRASE IN THE POEM N MEANING o 1 The persona has lost the use of his leg 2 3 4
Challenges faced by the country now are too much for the persona to bear The persona is elderly and weak
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The persona is asking the young generation to speak up for justice The persona is unhappy about the lies being spread by irresponsible people Many soldiers have died for the country
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Young generation to work together
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TASK 4 COMPLETE THE TASK Find two phrases in the poem to address the young people What are the expressions in the poem that created the image of an old weak man? Name three things the persona wants the young generation to do.
What have you learned from the poem?
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sons of our ancestors
lost all my strength
old and worn
LINE / LINES from the wheelchair of the rest of my days these times are too big a challenge I am old and worn and have lost all my strength It is you now who should speak the net of deceit spread everywhere disturbs me forced sacrifices that know no name Wake up and form ranks sons of our ancestors
1. sons of our freedom 2. heirs of our freedom 1.I am old and worn 2.and have lost all my strength 3. I, body and energy crushed 4. see and cannot do much He wants them to 1. be united 2. be brave 3. protect and fight for the country’s independence justice freedom 1. Be loyal to the nation. 2. Maintain peace, freedom and harmony. 3. Be united and brave to fight and protect
the country’s independence and freedom. What are the themes of the poem?
6. What are the moral values found in the poem?
1. Loyalty to one’s nation 2. United among people 3, Bravery and courage 4. Patriotism 1. Everyone is responsible for the country’s independence, freedom and justice 2. The young generation should be united and brave to protect and for the country’s independence, freedom and justice
TASK 5 SET 1 N o 1
QUESTION
ANSWER
Who is the poet talking to when he says ‘you’ in stanza 4?
C. The young generation who has inherited the country’s freedom fought by the old generation D. War of independence
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What war the persona fight in?
3
How does the persona feel about his country? In stanza two, what is the persona worried about? Which line in the poem suggests that we inherit our freedom from our ancestors?
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B. The persona is very patriotic and loves his country A. The deceits like corruption, cheating and injustice have spread in the country E. Stand up heirs of our freedom
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QUESTION
ANSWER E. They inherited the country’s freedom
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Why are the younger generation called heirs? Why is the persona so disturbed?
8
What was the persona’s occupation?
B. He is old and weak to continue fighting for his country A. He was a soldier
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Why does the persona say ‘I have no more voice’? What does the phrase ‘a wall’ symbolise?
C. Nobody will listen to an old, crippled man A. He was a soldier
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QUESTION
ANSWER
What does the persona hope for?
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Why is the persona wheel-chair bound?
A. The young generation would be brave and united to fight for the country’s independence, freedom and justice E. He was badly injured during the war
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persona? What had the persona done for the country?
D. He had fought for the country’s independence C. They must be courageous
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What special quality must young people have?
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QUESTION
ANSWER
What is the persona upset about?
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What caused the persona to become crippled? What happened to all those people who had fought for independence? What does the persona want the young people of today to do?
E. He was too weak to fight for his country A. The fight for independence
SET 4
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B. They had lost their lives D. He wants the young people to be united and brave to fight for justice and freedom of the country C, He does not want to see the sacrifices he made go to waste
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The persona has not lost his spirit despite his age and condition. Why?
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QUESTION
ANSWER
Give one phrase that shows that the persona is not a young person. Why did the persona have to sacrifice so much? What does the phrase ‘fight for independence’ tell us about the persona? Identify two phrases that reflect the disability of the persona. How can the people ‘form a wall’?
F. I am old and worn
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A. He had to fight for independence of his country E. He was a soldier protecting the country 1. B. from the wheelchair 2. D. remnants of my crippled years C. They must be united
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QUESTION
ANSWER
If you are the ’old warrior’, what would you feel about your sacrifice for the today’s society? Give a reason Would you fight for your country? Why?
D. I would feel proud because today’s society is able to live in harmony
Why is the new threat happening in the country? Which line suggests that the poet will spend the rest of his life as a disabled person? Why is the persona feeling tired?
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A. Yes, because I love my country and I want to preserve the harmony and freedom of my country. C. People are selfish, materialistic and devoid of morality B. for the remnants of my crippled years E. He has no more energy and is suffering due to his injury
ANSWERS - LEISURE TASK 1 FIND A WORD IN THE POEM No MEANING 1 free time 2 responsibilities/worries 3 females of bulls 4 look with admiration 5 small rivers 6 branches of trees 7 improve 8 jungles/forest 9 a quick look 10 daytime 11 underneath 12 dull/boring life 13 rodents
WORD leisure care cows stare streams boughs enhance woods glance daylight beneath poor life squirrels
TASK 2 COMPLETE THE TASK Name three animals mentioned in this poem Name four natural elements in this poem List two things the Beauty can do List things Man has no time to do today
1. sheep 2. cows 3. squirrels 1. woods 2. streams 3. stars 4. grass dance smile 1. to stand beneath a tree and admire the surroundings. 2. to observe squirrels hiding their nuts in the tall grass. 3. to admire the beauty of streams shimmering like stars in daylight. 4. to appreciate simple pleasures in life and enjoy the beauty of nature.
TASK 3 FIND A PHRASE IN THE POEM N MEANING o 1 Full of worries and responsibilities
PHRASE C. full of care
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Life is meaningless
A. poor life
3
The persona regrets not to take time off to appreciate nature relax
E. No time to see
Life is meaningless if we lack the time to relax and enjoy nature
B. A poor life this if, full of care
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D. stand and stare
TASK 4 SET 1 N o 1
QUESTION
ANSWER
Where do squirrels hide their food?
D. In the grass
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Where is the poem set?
E. In a countryside
3
What is the problem stated by the poet in the first stanza? Why do waters sparkle like stars?
A. We have no time to look at the things around us C. The sunlight shines on streams
What might we see when we are passing through the woods?
B. To see squirrels hiding their food in the grass
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QUESTION
ANSWER
When do streams shine like stars at night?
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What can we see when we pass the woods?
E. During the day when the sun is shining A. Squirrels hide their nuts in the grass
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What is personified as a beautiful woman?
B. Nature
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What is the persona trying to imply about life
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What does the poem encourage us to appreciate?
C. Life is meaningless because we work without taking time off to relax and enjoy nature D. To appreciate the beauty of nature
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QUESTION
ANSWER
What is the persona trying to tell us in this poem about the life we live? What do we miss when we do not have the time to look at Beauty How are cows and sheep different from Man?
A. We live a meaningless life
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time for leisure? Give a reason What can we do to make our lives more meaningful?
your mind D. We can have a balanced life between work/study and play
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QUESTION
ANSWER
What is the benefit of taking some time for leisure? Give a reason. Why does Man have no time for leisure today? How does the poet describe a life with no time to enjoy the world around us? What is the persona’s advice for us?
A. To live a balanced life so that we can stay healthy D. Man worries too much about life, work and family B. He feels pity as people do not take time to appreciate nature F. To take time off and admire the beauty of nature 1. C. We do not see squirrels hide their nuts in the grass 2.E. We do not see streams full of stars during the day
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What are some beauties of nature we miss because we do not have time?
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QESTION
ANSWER
In your opinion, do you think we should spend time and relax? Why?
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Why is the phrase ‘no time’ repeated in every stanza?
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Where do you think would be a good place to appreciate nature? Give a reason What do the sheep and cows represent?
B. Yes, because we can enjoy the beauty of nature and appreciate simple pleasures in life A. To stress that people do not take time off to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature E. The countryside because it still has forests, hills and unpolluted streams C. A simple life
SET 5
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Which animal in the poem is considered as dairy animal?
D. Cows
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QESTION
ANSWER
What is the message of the poem?
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In your opinion, why do you think we should take time to appreciate the beauty of nature? What does the word stare mean?
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What do the streams look like to the poet?
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What does the poem remind us to do?
D. Our life will be meaningless if we do not take time off to appreciate the beauty of nature B. Because we miss out the simple pleasures of life C. Look around and appreciate the environment E. The streams look like a sky with sparkling stars at night A. The poem reminds us to spend time
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SECTION D for leisure, stop worrying and enjoy the nature
Guided Writing Literature Response
SECTION D GUIDED WRITING NOVELS – AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS & THE RAIWAY CHILDREN
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GUIDED WRITING INFORMAL LETTER (NOTES) Before writing a letter, we need to plan and ask ourselves these questions. These questions are based on the 5WH and 1H questions. Where the recipient live? When are you writing this letter? Who are you writing to? What is the letter about? Why are you writing the letter? How is the recipient doing? Always consider:(a) who you are writing to (b) what is your relationship with them (c) The purpose of the letter Use simple conjunctions and connectors to create flow in your paragraphs. Then list down the main ideas and some supporting details for your letter and organise them into the respective paragraphs.
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OUTLINE (FORMATTED ESSAY) INFORMAL LETTER (LAYOUT) YOUR ADDRESS DATE Dear ________, INTRODUCTION How are you and your family? I hope you and your family are in good health. My family and I are fine here. I want to inform / tell you about ................................. CONTENT 1 CONTENT 2 CONTENT 3
CLOSURE That is all for now. I have to end this letter. I hope you can reply my letter soon. Send my regards to your family. Take care. Bye.
Yours sincerely/faithfully (Signature)
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MODEL ESSAY 1 Your brother spends too much time on the Internet and has done badly in his PT3 Trial Examination. Your mother has asked you to write a letter advising him how to divide his time wisely
DON'Ts
Stay Up Late - Chat – Internet
Too Much - Time - Online games
DOs
Have A Timetable - Study - Surf Internet
Use Internet - Gain Knowledge
When writing your essay:
use all the words and phrases provided
elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting
add any other relevant information
write between 120 and 150 words.
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322C,Taman Danau Maluri 53300 Kuala Lumpur. 26 April 2016. Dear Vince, How are you and your family? I hope you and your family are in good health. My family and I are fine here. I heard that you did not do well in your recent PMR Trial Examination. So, I am writing this letter to tell you some tips on how to divide your time wisely. First of all, young man, don't stay up late. Don't burn your midnight oil chatting on the Internet. Go to bed early. Our body needs at least 8 to 10 hours of sleep every day. Enough sleep will enable your mind to stay sharp and productive the next day. Next, don't spend too much time playing online games. My advice is leave all your online gaming activities until you have finished your PT3 Examination. Focus on your studies first, you can continue playing once you have finished your examination. Draft out a study timetable to help you manage your time wisely. On the timetable allocate one to two hours to surf the Internet. Now, remember, the Internet contains a lot of useful information for everyone. It can be used to gain knowledge. Finally, join some outdoor physical activities rather than just being laze around in the house in front of your computer the whole day. Play football or badminton with your friends in the evenings. Physical activities help keep your body and mind healthy. You need a healthy body and mind to do well in your PT3 Examination. That is all for now. I have to end this letter. I hope you will take my advice and mend your ways Send my regards to your family. Take care. Bye.
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MODEL ESSAY 2 Your friend has been spending most of his time playing computer games instead of studying. Write a letter to your friend and tell him the importance of focusing on his studies. Use the notes below to guide you.
We can succeed in life Important to find out where our interests lie Narrow the field of study when we go into university Empower ourselves with greater knowledge and wisdom.
When writing your essay:
use all the words and phrases provided
elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting
add any other relevant information
write between 120 and 150 words.
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45, Jalan Kolam, Taman Indah Jaya, 90800 Sandakan, Sabah. 26 April 2016. Dear James, How are you and your family? I hope you and your family are in good health. My family and I are fine here. John has told me that you are spending a lot of your time on the computer playing games instead of studying. So, I am writing this letter to inform you the importance of focusing on your studies. Our parents work hard to send us to school and buy a computer for us hoping it would help our studies. Furthermore, they hope to provide us with the best so we can succeed in life. James, you need to start focusing on your studies. What we learn in school is important in order to find out where our interests lie. You may like science, mathematics or other subjects. These will narrow the field of study when we go into university. Think about it as you are improving yourself. Only through focusing on our studies we can empower ourselves with greater knowledge and wisdom. I hope you will take this seriously and start focusing on your studies.
Yours sincerely, Michael
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OUTLINE (FORMATTED ESSAY) FORMAL LETTER (NOTES) SENDER & SENDER’S ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________ RECIPIENT & RECIPIENT’S ADDRESS
DATE
Dear ___________, _________________________________________(Subject) INTRODUCTION CONTENT 1 CONTENT 2 CONTENT 3 CLOSURE
Thank you.
Yours faithfully, (Signature) ................................ (NAME) (DESIGNATION)
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MODEL ESSAY 1 You noticed that the school drains are clogged and the grass area behind the school has not been cut for six months. You believed that these contribute to the rise in dengue cases in your school. Write to the school principal regarding your concern. CAUSES Grass behind the school are not cut for six months Rubbish thrown are concealed by the long grass Drains are clogged Clogged by rubbish and dead leaves.
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When writing your letter:
use all the words and phrases provided
ensure letter format is correct
add any other relevant information
write between 120 and 150 words.
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Ming Ken Huat 34, Jalan Setia 2, Taman Likas Jaya 88500 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The Principal SMK Likas Jalan Setia 5, Taman Likas Jaya 88500 Kota KInabalu, Sabah.
5 May 2016
Dear Sir, Rise in Dengue Cases in SMK Likas I am writing this letter to express my concern in the increasing number of dengue cases in SMK Likas. 2.
I noticed the grass behind our school have not been cut for six months. I believed that
rubbish thrown behind our school are concealed by the long grass and it proves a safe haven for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are becoming a nuisance to many of the students who have classes near that area during the evening. 3.
Most of the drains in SMK Likas are clogged and dirty with rubbish and dead leaves
resulting in water becoming stagnant after raining. It provides a breeding ground for mosquitoes as there has been an increase in dengue cases in the school for the past six months. There is a need for immediate attention to clear and unclog the drains in the school grounds. I hope that there will be immediate action taken by the school authorities to address my concerns and help reduce the number of dengue cases in the school. Thank you. Yours faithfully, Meng Ken Huat MENG KEN HUAT Student Class 3A SMK Likas. 124
MODEL ESSAY 2 The Football Club in your school wants to organise a 5-a-side football tournament. Your school does not have a field, so you need to use the indoor courts belonging to the local council in your area. As the secretary of the club, write a letter to the municipal council authorities to request permission to use the courts in their hall. In your letter, mention the following:
Name of tournament
Purpose of organising tournament
Date and time of use
Number of courts needed
Other information – rental charges.
When writing your letter:
use all the words and phrases provided
ensure letter format is correct
add any other relevant information
write between 120 and 150 words.
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Sunil Dinakara, The Football Club Sekolah Menengah Taman Indi, 86800 Mersing, Johor. The President, The Municipal Council, 86800 Mersing, Johor.
05 May 2016
Dear Sir, Requesting Permission to Use the Indoor Courts On behalf of the Football Club, I wish to request permission to use the indoor courts at the Mersing Municipal Hall. 2.
We intend to hold our annual Taman Indi 5-a-side Football Tournament for the students
of our school. The purpose of this tournament is to encourage healthy competition among the students and to promote firm friendships. 3.
We wish to use the courts from 1 June until 5 June 2016. We wish to use the courts from
2 pm till 6 pm. About 20 teams will take part in this tournament so we need to use four courts per day. 4.
Could you please let me know of the rental charges and if a special rate can be given to
students. We would also appreciate it very much if the Council could kindly sponsor drinks for the event. We hope to receive a favourable reply soon.
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SPEECH TITLE Good morning to the principal, teachers and friends. INTRODUCTION I am the (position in the club) ___________. On this wonderful day, I am honoured to be given a chance to deliver a speech/talk on (title of the speech) __________. I want to tell you about......... CONTENT 1 CONTENT 2 CONTENT 3
CONCLUSION I hope you will find this speech useful. Thank you for listening........
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MODEL ESSAY 1 You are the president of the Music Club in your school. You have been invited to give a speech on the benefits of learning to play a musical instrument. BENEFITS
Increases memory capacity Relieves stress Improves time management Can be enjoyable
When writing your essay:
use all the words and notes provided
suggest two other benefits of learning to play a musical instrument
add any other relevant information
write between 120 and 150 words.
Good morning to the principal, teachers and friends. I am the President of the Music Club. On this wonderful day, I am honoured to be given a chance to deliver a speech on the Benefits of Learning to Play a Musical Instrument. One of the benefits is that it helps the mind to stay alert and remain active. This will sharpen your memory. Playing a musical instrument too can help to relieve stress. Music has been found to ease tension. To be a successful musician, you need to be able to manage your time well and be organised. Playing music enables you to plan time for practice sessions in order to play better. It can also be enjoyable to play a musical instrument. Imagine how exciting it would be to play your favourite song on the piano or guitar! Also, if you learn how to play an instrument, it will improve your hand-eye coordination. Your brain has to register the notes read while you are playing a music piece. Finally, since you learn to read music, you have to count the notes and rhythm. Thus, this will help to improve your numeric skills. In conclusion, there are many benefits of learning a musical instrument. It can be fun and relaxing. You will also have better memory and better hand-eye coordination. I hope you will find this speech useful. Thank you for listening.
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MODEL ESSAY 2 You are the best student. You have been asked to share your study methods with the Form 3 students who are about to sit for PT3 examinations. You made the following notes to help you write your speech: -
Prepare early for exams don't do last minute studying
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Plan answers by doing outline of mind map
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Leave some time at the end for checking answers
When writing your essay:
use all the words and notes provided
suggest two other ways of scoring well in the PT 3 examinations.
add any other relevant information
write between 120 and 150 words.
Good morning to the teachers, principal and fellow students. I'm honoured to stand here to give a talk. As the best student in our school, I have been asked to give a speech on Smart Study Methods. The PT 3 examination is just around the corner. You will be stressed when the time flies quickly. Actually, you can study smartly. First and foremost, you must prepare a timetable. You must balance your time wisely because time is gold. You can also get help from teachers and parents to do timetable. Make sure that your have enough time for study and recreation. Secondly, prepare early for exams. Do revision after your teacher had taught you something. Don't burn the midnight oil because it can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle. Try to avoid studying overnight. Next, you can plan answers by doing outline of mind maps. A mind map can help you in writing an essay. You can expand your idea by doing outline and mind maps. Sleep before exam day. Don't get stressed and tired, always try to keep your mind clear for exams. Don't rush to answer questions. Use the time provided wisely to answer them. Leave some time for checking your answers. Make sure you don't make any careless mistakes. In conclusion, I hope these study methods will be of a great help to you in preparation for your PMR examination. I hope all of you will get flying colours in your PMR examination. Thank you for your kind attention.
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ARTICLE (NOTES) An article is written in formal language and usually found in magazines, newsletter and newspapers. These pieces are usually short and straight to the point. When writing an article always consider:(a) The purpose of the article (b) Know your intended reader (c) Research on the selected topic (d) Write details that are relevant. Articles can range from personal experience of an event, product and service to informative pieces.
OUTLINE (FORMATTED ESSAY) ARTICLE (LAYOUT) TITLE INTRODUCTION CONTENT 1 CONTENT 2 CONTENT 3 CONCLUSION
Written by: (NAME) (DESIGNATION)
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MODEL ESSAY 1 In conjunction with the World Health Month, you have been asked to write an article for your newsletter. Use the notes given to write your article entitled “How to Live a Happy Life”. -eat healthy – exercise – everyday – routine – eat less sweet – salty food – stay away – junk food – healthy snack – nuts and seeds –running and jogging – walk more – stairs – walk briskly – garden.
-shop wisely – plan – meals – shopping for food – shouldn’t shop – hungry – rules – not buy – much food – read – nutritional information – food labels – aware –eating.
When writing your article: use all the words and notes provided suggest two other ways to live a happy life. add any other relevant information write between 120 and 150 words. How to Live a Happy Life Everyone wishes for a long and happy life. There are several tips to help you achieve your goal. The first tip is to eat healthily and include exercise in your everyday routine. You should eat less sweet or salty food and stay away from junk food. Choose a healthy snack such as nuts and seeds. Besides running and jogging for exercise, walk more whenever you can. Use the stairs instead of the lift or get down one stop earlier and walk to your destination. Another tip is to learn to shop wisely. Plan your meals before shopping for food. You also should not shop for food when you are hungry as you will be tempted to buy more food than you actually need. While shopping, make time to read the nutritional information on the food labels so you are aware of what you are eating. One more tip to help you towards your goal of a long and happy life is to get enough sleep. Sleep at least eight hours every day. You will be in a better mood when you are well rested. A good mood will keep you happy and rejuvenated. Then last tip I would like to leave you with is to indulge in healthy and fun outdoor activities with your family and friends. Enjoying fun activities keeps you spirits up. This is an important ingredient as it will help you tackle life problems with a positive attitude.
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Mohd. Khairil MODEL ESSAY 2 The picture shows an accident you witnessed on your way to school. Based on the pictures given, write about the incident in your school magazine.
When writing your article: use all the words and notes provided describe what happened and express what you felt suggest two ways on road safety. write between 120 and 150 words An Accident I witnessed Last Monday morning, I decided to walk to school rather than to cycle there. The distance to school from my house is just a stone's throw away. As I lazily dragged myself to school. Suddenly, as fast as lightning, a group of boys whizzed pass me on their bicycles. They were racing with each other. Unfortunately, one of the boys hit a big rock by the road side and fell down hard onto the road. He was the last one in the group. Unaware, his friends just kept racing on. I was shocked at what I saw and quickly ran to help him. To my surprise, it was Kamal, my friend. His right arm and right leg were bleeding and he could not move his right arm. Furthermore, It gave him an excruciating pain when he tried to move it. His friends rode back to see what had happened. Luckily, a good Samaritan stopped his car and took him to the hospital. Later in the evening, his friends and I paid him a visit at the hospital. He was still in pain but he managed to joke about his experience with us. He deeply regretted his actions and vowed never to race again. Road safety is very important. Therefore, we must take it seriously. We must never race while cycling on the road, we must always cycle on the opposite side of the road and always wear protective gear when cycling. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure.
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REPORT WRITING 1. A report gives information about something. 2. The format Title Introduction Paragraph
Title of the report What is the report? When did it happen? Who were involved/joined
in
the
activity? 1st activity you did 2nd activity you did 3r activity you did How did you end your activity? You must have these: a) Prepared by,/Reported by, b) Signature c) Name in brackets () d) Post - * optional
1st Body Paragraph 2nd Body Paragraph 3rd Body Paragraph Conclusion Paragraph Ending
3. When writing your report, you should use formal language use the Past Tense verb forms have a title and at least 4 paragraphs have an appropriate ending 4. Mind map of a report How you felt about the trip/ visit/activity
The place Report: A trip/ a visit/ an activity The people you went with The day and time you went there
What you saw, What you did The reason you went there
MODEL REPORT WRITING 1 You and some friends went to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) to do volunteer work. Using the notes below, write a report for your magazine on what you did there.
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Use the notes below to write your report:
arrive – SPCA – morning bathe – animals clean – animal cages feed – animals play – fun – animals happy talk – visitors – help – choose pet
When writing your report, you must
use all the notes given elaborate on the notes given to make it more interesting write between 120 – 150 words
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MODEL ANSWER REPORT WRITING 1 Report on a Visit to Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Last weekend, my friends and I went to the Society for the
Title The day and time
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) to do volunteer work there.
you went there
We arrived at the SPCA at about eight in the morning. We were very
The people you
excited about helping the animals as well as the people who worked
went with
there.
The place The staff at the SPCA took us around so that we could look at
the place and the animals that were there. They explained to us about how the SPCA helped animals. After that, they suggested some work we could do while we were there. We went to the cages where the cats and dogs were kept.
Activity 1 : What you saw and did there
Most of the animals were well behaved. We took the animals one by one out of the cages and bathed them. Some of the animals did not
Activity 2:
like being bathed but we were gentle with them. After we had bathed
What you saw
them, we cleaned out the animals cages. This work was not easy as it
and did there
was smelly too. After that, we had to feed the animals. We filled the animals’ food and water bowls and placed them in the cages. When we had finished all the work, we played with the animals for a while. It was fun and the animals were happy. Later, some people came to visit. We talked to the visitors and helped them choose the right animals as pets. We had a wonderful time volunteering at the SPCA. We not
Activity 3 What you saw and did there How you felt
only helped out but we also learnt about how the animals were looked
What you have
after. We will be going again to volunteer at the SPCA.
learnt What
is
your
hope/plan Prepared by, Saliza
Ending
(SALIZA MOHD SALLEH) Secretary of English Language Society
(904 words)
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MODEL REPORT WRITING 2 The pictures below describe a ‘gotong-royong’ that was held by the Nature Society members of your school. The aim of the project was to clean up the school compound. Using the pictures and notes given, write a report on the ‘gotong-royong’.
When writing your report, you must
describe what you saw and what you did elaborate on the notes to make it more interesting write between 120 – 150 words
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MODEL ANSWER REPORT WRITING 2 Report on ‘Gotong-royong' at SMK Tunku Jalil Last Saturday, the members of the Nature Society held a ‘gotong-royong at our school. The aim of the project was to clean up the school compound. The ‘gotong-royong’ began at eight o’clock in the morning. Some of the students cleared up the rubbish left around in the school compound. Other students set to work: clearing and washing the drains. A number of students had brought lawn mowers and began mowing the grass on the school field. Others set to work on the gardens – weeding and trimming the bushes and clearing away all dead leaves and branches. The school was soon beginning to look better. Several students also washed the dusty window of the classrooms, staffrooms, laboratories and the school office. A few students decided to do something about the school gate that had peeling paint and was beginning to rust in some places. They scraped away the old paint and gave the gate a new coat of white paint. By the time the ‘gotong-royong’ ended, the students were worn out, but the school was spick and span. They gathered in the school canteen for refreshments provided by the teachers. If we want to keep our school looking beautiful, we must all do our part. We have to keep the school compound clean by not littering. (222 words)
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Exercise 1 Your school celebrated Teachers’ Day. The pictures below show how the event was celebrated.
With the help of the pictures, write a report on the celebration. When writing your report,
mention the preparations made the events held write between 120 – 150 words
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Exercise 2 During the school holidays, the English Language Society organised a visit to Kuala Lumpur. You have been asked by your teacher advisor to write a report on the visit. Use the notes below to write your report: 1. KL Tower Bukit Nanas 421m high bird’s eye view revolving restaurant at the Tower Head 3. National Museum historical relics Cultural Gallery – life size models depicting royal Malay wedding 5. Central Market handicraft bazaar formerly wet market
2. KLCC Twin Tower Majestic world’s tallest buildings
4. Lake Garden behind museum beautifully landscaped 6. Merdeka Square historical significance Malaysian flag raised independence
When writing your report,
describe all the places describe what you did at each place write between 120 – 150 words
Prepared by, SHARIFAH FATIMAHTULZAHARAH BINTI SYED HUSSIEN SMK DESA CEMERLANG LITERATURE RESPONSE NOVEL : AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS BY JULES VERNE PRACTICE 1 State whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Phileas Fogg is a fifty-year-old poet who lives in London. ( Fogg’s new butler is Jean Passepartout. ( Fogg is a member of the reform club. ( Fogg agrees to go around the world to make money. ( Detective Fix is looking for the man who robbed the Bank of England. ( In India, Fogg walks into a temple with his shoes by mistake. ( Fogg saves the daughter of an Indian merchant because he wants to ( marry her. 8. Detective Fix hits Passepartout because he hates him. ( 9. Fogg arrives in Liverpool but gets arrested there. ( 10. Fogg gained a day by going east. (
) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
PRACTICE 2 Write the names of the characters who said the following lines. 1. “We should more our camp closer to them.That way we can see what they’re doing.” Who said it: ________________________________________________________ 2. “And I’ve got twenty thousand pounds at the bank that I’m willing to risk as well.” Who said it:_________________________________________________________ 3. “I think we have a chance of getting over if we push the train to its top speed.” Who said it:_________________________________________________________ 4. “We’ll get along just in time, Mr Fogg and I. This is just what i wanted!” Who said it: 5. “The girl they have captured is the daughter of a wealthy merchant in Bombay. Her name is Aouda.” Who said it:__________________________________________________________ 6. “Your master is a robber. He has stolen a great deal of money from the Bank of England and I’ve been sent to get it back.” Who said it:__________________________________________________________ 7. “Anyway, I don’t see how you’re going to find the man you’re looking for with the description you have of him. He could be anyone.” Who said it:__________________________________________________________ 8. “Now that you are rich again, would you still like to marry me?” Who said it: __________________________________________________________
PRACTICE 3 Write the correct theme for each statement in the space provided.
Determination and persistence to achieve success Hope and optimism in the face of challenges Love between Phileas Fogg and Aouda The development of Philleas Fogg’s character Generosity 140
1. Phileas Fogg starts off the story by sacking his butler, James Forster, for bringing his shaving water two degrees too cold but he makes changes in his travelling plans by taking Aouda along on his journey around the world. __________________________________________________________ 2. When faced with an incomplete railway line in India, Phileas Fogg resorts to using an elephant to take him and his travelling companions to Allahabad, where they resume their train journey to Calcutta. ___________________________________________________________ 3. Phileas Fogg never gives up even when he misses a ship’s voyages or when faced with an incomplete railway line. He is also confident that he will complete his journey around the world in 80 days. ___________________________________________________________ 4. After rescuing Aouda from the bandits, Phileas Fogg begins to develop feelings for her and he is elated when she suggests that they get married. ___________________________________________________________ 5. Phileas Fogg rewards the people who help him generously- he presents Ali with an elephant and gives $5000 to the 30 volunteer soldiers who help him to rescue Passepartout and the other train passengers from the outlaws. ____________________________________________________________
PRACTICE 4 Rearrange the scrambled letters and write the word in the space given. All the words can be found in Chapters 13 and 14. 1.Phileas Fogg travelled from Japan to C E A A R M I by steamer. _______________ 2.Passepartout met Fix on the steamer and P N U C E H D him on the nose. _______________ 3.When the train stopped in Ogden, the travellers explored STLA AEKL City. 141
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4.The train was attacked by L O U W T A S and bandits armed with guns. ______________ 5.Passepartout used his C C R T I O A B A skills to climb under the train and pull the safety chain. __________________ 6.The captain asked for V T U N E E S O R L to help rescue the kidnapped train passengers. _____________________ 7.Aouda asked the train O C N T O D U C R to wait for the prisoners but he refused her plea. _____________________ 8.U M D E G was the name of the owner of the strange sled with sails. ______________________ 9.Phileas Fogg kept a record of the days gained or lost by writing in his O J N A U L R. _______________________ 10.Passepartout was crushed when he realised that they had missed the steamer To POLVIEORL . ___________________ PRACTICE 5 A. Based on the novel that you have read, explain how the setting of the story helps to create the right mood. Support your answer with evidence from the novel. Your response should be: -not less than 50 words -In continuous writing(not in note form) B. Based on the novel, write on one of the themes. Your response should be: -In not less than 50 words -In continuous writing(not in note form) C. Based on the novel you have read, write on a relationship between two people and the lessons you obtain from this relationship.Provide evidence from the text to support your answer. 142
Your response should be: -Not less than 50 words -In continuous writing(not in note form)
NOVEL : THE RAILWAY CHILDREN BY EDITH NESBIT
The Railway Children By Edith Nesbit
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Synopsis The Railway Children is a heart-warming tale about a happy and contented family who go through a rough period after their beloved father is taken away by government officials. Apparently, their father who works for the government is unjustly imprisoned for being a spy and selling Government secrets to another country. The children only know that their father has to go away on business as their mother never breathes a word of what actually happened to them. They have to leave their comfortable home in London for a little cottage in the country. They are poor and they cannot afford coal for the fire or good food to eat. They cannot even afford to go to school anymore so they are home-schooled. Mother writes stories to make ends meet and when she can sell her story, they have more goodies on the table. At the country, the three children begin a new life – one that is full of adventures and one in which they learn life’s values – the difference between right and wrong. It is here that they learn to be more matured, loving, sociable and caring. Down the hill from their new house is the railway with its shining lines leading all the way back to London. The so-called ‘railway children’ make friends with the porters, drivers and people around them. Finally, they learn what has happened to their father. The novel ends on a happy note when the family is reunited with the return of the father. Setting
A home in London
Little white house in the countryside
The railway station
The railway lines
The railway tunnel
The village
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Main Character
Minor Characters
1. Roberta (Bobbie)
1. Perks
2. Peter
2. The Station Master
3. Phyllis
3. Mrs Viney
4. Mother
4. Mrs Ransome
5. Father
5. Dr. Forest
6. The Old Gentleman Themes 1. The importance of a family 2. Hope and optimism 3. The joys of childhood 4. Kindness brings rewards 5. Justice shall prevail 6. Coping with hardship 7. Resourceful and innovative 8. Bravery 9. Choices in life – doing the right thing or wrong thing Moral values The novel teaches us to: 1. Be responsible 2. Be proud even when we are poor 3. Be benevolent and generous 4. Be helpful 5. Show our appreciation 6. Be honourable – honest, doing the right thing, fair etc. 7. Be brave and courageous
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2. What happened to their father one day? 3. How did Mother cope with the difficulties that came after Father had gone? 4. How did the children take to the sudden change? 5. How did they like their new house? Chapter 2 1. Who is Mrs Viney? 2. How did they like their new house in the morning? 3. Where did they go to explore? 4. What made Peter curious about the coal in the station yard? 5. What did Peter do when he knew that they were too poor to even buy coal to light a fire? Was it wrong or right of him to do that? 6. Was he punished for his misdeed? 7. What is a moral value that you learn from this incident? Chapter 3 1. Who calls the 9.15 train to London “a magic train”? 2. What was the message the children send to the old gentleman? 3. What was the children’s greatest worry about receiving the help from the old gentleman? Chapter 4 1. How does Mother react to the help given being the old gentleman? 2. What is the moral value that Mother inculcates in her children? 3. What is the theme that is shown in this chapter? 4. How do Mother and her siblings celebrate Bobbie’s birthday? 5. Why does Bobbie go all out to try to get Peter’s toy engine repaired? Chapter 5. 1. What are some of the moral values of the children that are highlighted in this chapter of the story? 2. Describe the incident that happens? 3. Do you think that the children deserved to get the reward? Why? 4. Why do you think that Mother is not keen that the old gentleman visits them again? Chapter 6 1. Why do you think the children wanted to celebrate Perks birthday? 146
2. How does Perks feel about the children” deed? 3. What is the moral value that you can learn from this chapter? Chapter 7 1. What is the truth that Bobbie learns from the old newspapers? 2. How does she react? 3. Who does she go to with this news and what does she learn? 4. Why does she not share this information she has learnt with her other siblings? 5. Who does she ask for help and why? Chapter 8 1. What was the event that the boys of Maid bridge school were having? 2. What happens to the boy wearing the red shirt? 3. How do the children help the boy? 4. Who is the one who notices that Jim has not come out from the tunnel? 5. How are Jim and the old gentleman related? 6. What does the old gentleman ask Bobbie’s mother to do for him? 7. Why are the children considered brave and courageous in this incident? Chapter 9 1. What was so surprising for the children when they waved at the 9.15 train passing? 2. What was special about the 11.54 train? 3. Who was the one who played a big part in reuniting the father with his family? 4. What is a moral value that you have learnt in this chapter of the story?
A. Underline the correct answer in the sentences given below
1. Peter is able to warm their house by ( finding some coal on the hill, getting Mrs Viney to give some coal, taking the coal from the station yard)
2. Peter always takes the coal ( at the bottom, from the middle, from the top) of the heap.
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4. (Bobbie, Peter, Phyllis) explains why he/she takes the coal.
B. Match each character with the sentence that describes him /her. Bobbie,
Mrs Viney,
Phyllis,
Mother,
Peter,
Dr Forest
1. She thinks the train is a magic train and it takes their love to Father. 2. She says they are too poor to spend extravagantly. 3. He says Mother is ill and needs special food. 4. She says they need to send for the doctor. 5. She asks everyone to think hard to help Mother get well. 6. He hopes that Mother would think it is right to ask for help.
C. Underline the correct answer.
The children see rocks and parts of a hills falling over across the 1. (train / railway line / fence). 2.(Bobbie / Peter / Phyllis) realises the 11.29 has not passed by. 3.(Bobbie / Peter / Phyllis) notes there is not enough time to inform the people at the station. When Peter says they need something red to wave and alert the train, Phyllis says that she and Bobbie are wearing red 4.(petticoats / hats / shirts). They make six 5.(banners / flags / bags). Two are put on the stones between the lines. The children wave their flags by the side of the line. 6.(Bobbie / Peter / Phyllis) sees that they are not noticed. She runs to the lines and waves. She does not move away from the line even when the 7.(train / cart / landslide) is very near. She keeps on waving her two flags. The train stops just twenty metres from Bobbie. For their bravery, the Northern and Southern Railway Company rewards the children. The 8.(Mother / old gentleman / Station Master) is at the ceremony. They are each given a gold watch. The old gentleman goes home with them to meet Mother. Mother tells him not to visit them again.
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Peter, Bobbie and Phyllis are watching a marathon that is taking place in a tunnel. Phyllis notices that a boy in a blue shirt has not come out. They go into the tunnel to look even though they are afraid of the “hare”. It is also dangerous as they have to press themselves against the mouth of the tunnel as a train screams past them. They find Jim is injured with a broken arm. Phyllis stays back with Jim while the other two go to get help. Two farm men help to carry Jim back to school. Jim’s father comes to visit him. He tells Bobbie he will have good news about the newspaper. E. Fill in the blanks using the words from the table below to show the theme of the book. Imagining Decide
admits amuse
presents warns copes making choices
changes problems
The theme of coping and 1.___________are clearly seen in The Railway Children. Mother makes the decision to move to the country when Father has to go suddenly. Actually she wants to protect the children from the fact that Father has been accused of been a spy and is jailed for five years. She 2. __________ with the new situation bravely and tells the children they ‘have to play being poor”. The children 3._____________ themselves watching the trains. They miss Father very much and cope with the situation by 4.______________the train to London is sending their love to Father. They are delighted when an old gentleman waves back at them. They pretend he is Father’s friend and is taking their love to him. The children cope with the 5._____________that arise the best they can. When Peter cannot stand not being able to light a fire any more, he takes some coal in the station yard. He is caught by the Station Master. Peter 6. __________ that it is wrong to take things that do not belong to him. When Mother falls ill, the children are helpless. They cannot afford to buy the special food for Mother to get well. Finally they 7. _______________to ask the old gentleman for help. Mother tells them it is wrong to ask strangers for help. The children feel that it is all right if they ask thing for other people. They want to have a special birthday for Perks. They ask the people in the village to contribute 8._______________ to Perks. They do so because they like him. The children have many adventures and the most exciting is preventing an accident from happening to the 11.29 train because of a landslide. When they see a landslide, they immediately think of a way to 9. _____________the coming train. They make flags out of the girl’s petticoats. Bobbie decides to run on to the line to wave her flags despite Peter telling her not to. This shows how brave she is. The
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Railway Children shows how the children cope with 10. ______________ in their lives. It shows how strong and brave the children are. Sample Question Do you find the novel that you have read interesting? Would you recommend this to your friends to read? Support your answer with close reference to the text. Introduction – take a stand. Support your stand. There should be at least three points, supported by examples. Point 1
Point 2
Point 3
Conclusion
The Railway Children is very interesting. E. Nesbit is able to capture my interest and I am unable to put the book down as I want to know what happens next. The beginning of the story itself holds my attention. It begins with the hint that there will be changes in the lives of Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis. The three children will have to live very different lives. The change comes because Father has to go away on business unexpectedly. The first change is Mother goes out nearly every day. Before this, she is always at home. She looks tired and unhappy and tells the children not to ask questions about Father. Although Bobbie suspects something is amiss she respects her mother’s wish not to ask any questions. Second, they move to the country and have to play being poor. To the children it is as if the world is coming to an end. The children amuse themselves by watching the trains. They are mesmerised by the trains. It seems to be like “a great wild animal going by.” The railway station is also fascinating to the children. Moreover the children make friends with the porter and the Station Master. The train to London becomes their “messenger” – to take their love to father. Phyllis calls it a magic train. The children wave at it and an old gentleman waves back. They make another friend. Their adventures are connected to the railway. One exciting incident is when they prevent a train from being derailed. Walking by the hillside one day, the children see a landslide. Peter notes that the 11.29 has not passed by. They think hard of a way to warn the train. The clever children cut the girl’s petticoats into six pieces and put them on sticks. Their plan is to wave the flags from the side. As the train comes very fast, Bobbie runs to the middle of the line and waves her flag. She knows that otherwise they will not be seen and there will be a bad accident. The train stops just twenty metres in front of Bobbie. She is terrified. What makes the novel interesting to read is that the children have a lot of adventures. The exciting things that happen makes the book engrossing to read. Thus I would definitely recommend this book to my friends.
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Now, try these questions. Question 1. Based on the novel that you have read, write about a moral lesson that you have learnt. Support your answer with evidence from the novel. Your response should be: -not less than 50 words -In continuous writing (not in note form)
Question 2. Based on the novel that you have read, write about the part that you liked the most? Give reasons from the novel to support your answer. Your response should be: -not less than 50 words -In continuous writing (not in note form) Question 3. Based on the novel that you have read, write about a character that you admire. Give reasons and support your answer with evidence from the text. Your response should be: -not less than 50 words -In continuous writing (not in note form)
ANSWERS : NOVEL – AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
PRACTICE 1 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. F 7. F 8. F 9. T 10. T 151
PRACTICE 2 1.Sir Francis 2.Phileas Fogg 3.Colonel Proctor 4.Jean Passepartout 5.Ali Fix Stephenson
6.Detective 7.Mr 8.Aouda
PRACTICE 3 1.The development of Phileas Fogg’s character. and persistence to achieve success. in the face of challenges. Fogg and Aouda.
2.Determination 3.Hope and optimism 4.Love between Phileas 5.Generosity.
PRACTICE 4 1.America Lake 6.volunteers 8.Mudge 10.Liverpool
2.punched 4.outlaws
3.Salt 5.acrobatic 7.conductor 9.journal
PRACTICE 5 A)
The novel that I have chosen is Around The World In 80 Days. This story is about Phileas Fogg, a perfect gentleman who accepts a challenge to travel around the world in 80 days. He manages to win the wager with a bagful of adventures with his butler, Passepartout. In this novel, many different countries serve as a great setting or background to the whole story. Each country provides a different environment compared to Fogg’s upper class home and the Reform Club in London, which Fogg’s life is centered on in the beginning. The different countries, with its unique cultures, people and environment offer many adventures for Phileas Fogg and his companions to explore and experience. Phileas Fogg remains patient and brave as he faces different challenges and obstacles in the countries that he visits. These countries are just the perfect settings for Phileas Fogg to show that he has enough perseverance to be positive and not give up on winning the race around the world in 80 days. He lands in the jungle on the way to Calcutta. Their railway track ends. The different countries also help Phileas Fogg to discover love with Aouda as they get to know each other as they travel around the world. 152
B)
The novel that i have chosen is Around The World In 80 Days. This story is about Phileas Fogg, a perfect gentleman who accepts a challenge to travel around the world in 80 days. He manages to win the wager with a bagful of adventures with his butler, Passepartout. There are few themes in this novel. One of the themes in the novel is in order to succeed, one must have perseverance and determination. Fogg was determined to succeed despite facing many obstacles. When Fogg first accepted the bet, he had read in the newspaper that the railway line in India had been completed. However later he discovered that the railway line had not been completed. Fogg decided to buy an elephant and hire a guide to continue the journey. Later, as they were about to board a steamer to Hong Kong, Passepartout was arrested. Fogg paid the judge and they quickly took the next ship to Hong Kong. When Fogg and his companions were travelling from San Francisco to New York in a train, they were attacked by outlaws. The outlaws kidnapped Passepartout. Fogg managed to rescue him but they missed the steamer to Liverpool. Fogg then paid a ship captain to take them to Liverpool. They encountered bad weather and lack of coal on the ship. Despite that,Fogg never gave up and won the bet in the end.
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The novel that I have chosen is Around The World In 80 Days. This story is about Phileas Fogg, a perfect gentleman who accepts a challenge to travel around the world in 80 days. He manages to win the wager with a bagful of adventures with his butler, Passepartout. I would like to talk about the relationship between Fogg and Aouda and the lessons that I have learnt from them. Both Fogg and Aouda sincerely care for each other. Fogg and his friends save Aouda from the vicious bandits. Fogg’s care and concern deepens when he discovers that Aouda’s family has been killed and the bandits are after her. Later he suggests that Aouda follows him to Hong Kong as she has a cousin brother Jeejah Jeejeebhoy who resides in Hong Kong. Fogg takes good care of her and when they reach Hong Kong, he discovers her cousin is no more there. He gently request her to follow him to England where she can start a new life. This clearly shows his sincerity in helping her. In return, Foggs genuine care that makes Aouda care for him too. For example, when they are attacked by outlaws in America, Fogg goes after them to save Passepartout and some passengers. The conductor of the train refuses to listen to her plan to wait for them. Aouda remains at the Fort Kearney Station. I learn from them the importance of caring for someone genuinely. It is sheer care that bonds people together.
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Aouda begins to trust Fogg when he saves her from the bandits. Normally, an unmarried woman should not follow a man but she has no choice as she fears her safety. Fogg is a perfect gentleman as he does not take advantage of her situation. Instead, he gets her a separate cabin or room and gives her due respect as a lady. I learn the importance of trust in a long lasting relationship especially marriage. Finally, love is the everlasting pure feeling that binds a couple together. During the journey around the world, they are always together. This couple’s love is put to test towards the end. Fogg thinks that he has lost the wager. Aouda proposes to him at this moment and he is taken back. He feels that he is unable to help her start a new life as he is poor now. She insists on marrying him. This proves that she indeed loves him. Love goes beyond the geographical boundaries, race or social economical status. Hence, I learn the importance of love and that love keeps two humans together regardless of their differences.
ANSWERS NOVEL – RAILWAY CHILDREN Chapter 1 1. They were a happy family with everything that they needed. 2. He was falsely accused and taken away by government officials 3. She had to make changes; one of which was to move to the countryside to cope with the financial difficulties. 4. They felt that the world was coming to an end. 5. They didn’t like it very much especially Phyllis. Chapter 2 1. Mrs Viney is the helper their mother had hired. 2. They thought it was much prettier than their house in London. 3. The railway station. 154
4. He was curious about the white line on the top of the heap of coal in the station yard. 5. Peter decided to take some of the coal at the station yard to help their mother. It was wrong of him to do that as it was still considered stealing. 6. No, he was not punished but given a warning for his misdeed. 7. The choice of doing the right in life. Chapter 3 1. Phyllis. 2. That their mother was very ill and needed good nourishing food but how they could not afford it. They asked for his help to buy them and promised to return the money when their father or Peter could. 3. The children’s greatest worry was how their mother was going to react as they had disobeyed her basic rule which was not to ask for stranger’s help. Chapter 4 1. She is angry and disappointed. 2. Honesty and responsibility. 3. The theme that is shown in this chapter is coping with difficulties and changes in life. 4. Mother and her siblings celebrate Bobbie’s birthday in a simple way. 5. Bobbie does this as she knows how much Peter loves his toy steam train. Chapter 5. 1. The moral values of the children that are highlighted in this chapter are being resourceful, thinking out of the box, bravery, ability to think quickly of a solution & working as a team 2. The children see a landslide that happens and covered the railway tracks so they quickly think of a solution that is to cut their red petticoats and make them into flags to wave at the train to stop. Unfortunately the driver does not see them so Bobbie runs on the tracks to make herself more visible to the train driver. Fortunately he sees her and stops twenty metres in front of her. Bobbie is terrified. 3. Yes, they do. They manage not only to save the lives of the passengers but also save the cost of repairing the train if it had derailed/ crashed. 4. Mother is not keen that the old gentleman visits them again because she wants to live a quiet life and is afraid that people may begin to ask questions about Father. Chapter 6 1. They wanted to celebrate Perks birthday because he was kind to them and had not celebrated his birthday for some time due to his commitments. 2. Perks is angry at first, then he accepts it generously. 155
3. That we must be generous and appreciate what others do for us. Chapter 7 1. Bobbie learns that their father has been imprisoned for five years for being a spy. 2. She is shocked and disappointed. 3. She asks her mother about this news and she learns that her father was unjustly imprisoned for being a spy. 4. She does not want to make them worried or disappointed 5. She asks the Old Gentleman for help to find the real spy and prove her father’s innocence. Chapter 8 1. A paper-chase. 2. He does not come out of the tunnel as he is injured. 3. They get help from the villagers to carry him to safety. 4. Peter. 5. The Old Gentleman is Jim’s grandfather. 6. To nurse Jim back to health. 7. They are brave in this incident because although they feared the darkness in the tunnel, they still continued to look for Jim and helped him to safety. Chapter 9 1. All the passengers wave back to them. 2. It was carrying their father who was going to reunite with his family 3. The Old Gentleman 4. One good turn deserves another, Justice will prevail
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1. Making choices 2. copes 3. amuse 4. imagining 5. problems 6. admits 7. decide 8. presents 9. warn 10. changes
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One moral lesson I have learnt is kindness. A good example is the kindness of the Old Gentleman. Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis miss their father very much. Mother does not want to talk about Father and is too busy to spend much time with them. The children amuse themselves by looking at the trains. One day, Phyllis suggests they should wave and send their love to Father via the 9.15 train to London. One hand waves back at them. It is the Old Gentleman. From then on, he waves at them every morning. His kindness is seen when he generously responds to the children’s cry for help when their mother falls ill. Dr Forest says Mother needs milk and fruits and other special food to get well. However, Mother says they cannot afford them. The children have no one to turn to. They write to the old gentleman. That very evening a big box of things – including many things the children do not ask for arrive. Kindness is also seen in the three children. They organise a birthday party for Perks, the porter. At first, they want to share their treat of cakes with Perks on his birthday. But Peter suggests that perhaps they should involve the people in the village too as Perks is nice to everybody. Even the rejection by Mrs Ransome does not deter the children. They also prepare a present for Mrs Ransome since she has a birthday on the same day too. The children are thoughtful and kind. The Railway Children shows how kindness helps the children as they cope with life without Father. Question 2 Based on the novel that you have read, write about the part that you liked the most? Give reasons from the novel to support your answer. I liked the ending of the novel ‘The Railway Children’ the most. It is full of suspense. While reading, I kept thinking why the people on the train were waving to the children. As far as I know, only the old gentleman used to wave at the children and not all the passengers. Bobbie too feels that something is strange and that something was about to happen. The suspense becomes more intense when nobody seems to breathe a word about it at the station. Perk’s conversation with Bobbie about the news in the newspaper is interrupted by the 11.54 train steaming into the station. Only three people get out of the train; the first is a woman with three boxes of chickens; the second, a woman with a brown suitcase and the third, ‘Daddy, my Daddy!’ cried Bobbie. Bobbie’s screams goes like a knife into the hearts of everyone on the train. It is such a joy to see Bobbie and her dad with their arms around each other. I like this part of the novel for Father has been vindicated of the crime and the actual culprit is put behind bars. Justice and truth has prevailed. The family is reunited as how it should have been and everyone is happy again.
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Apart from that I also like the ending of the story because it is good to know that the old gentleman was like a guardian angel who was willing to stick his neck out to help Father as he had promised Bobbie. Even though not stated, it is self-explanatory that he did all that he could to save Father as Father says that he has to thank him. Having a guardian angel to help in times of need is indeed a blessing. In conclusion, the suspense, the idea of justice prevailing and pure love and care for one another makes me like the ending of the novel.
Question 3. Based on the novel that you have read, write about a character that you admire. Give reasons and support your answer with evidence from the text. I admire Bobbie very much. When Bobbie is first introduced, we see her as someone who is observant and caring. She senses that it is bad news that Father has to go away. She notices Mother is putting on a brave front when she talks about the move they have to make to the country. As the story develops, this picture of Bobbie further develops. She takes the role of the eldest in the family seriously. When Peter is caught by the Station Master for stealing coal, Bobbie stops Peter from saying more about their comfortable life in London. She also stands by Peter and explains that the three of them are involved, not just Peter alone. Bobbie also goes to ask two railway men to help mend Peter’s toy engine. She sees how much he loves the toy. My admiration of Bobbie further deepens when I see how bravely she steps in front of the oncoming train. She knows that if they just stand by the side, the train driver will not be able to see them. When the train stops just twenty metres in front of her, Bobbie’s legs shake so much she collapses on the ground. Bobbie is very mature despite being just twelve years old. She learns the truth about Father from an old newspaper. I admire Bobbie for having the courage to do something about Father. Her first thought is to keep quiet about what has happened to Father and not tell her younger siblings about it. She knows they will be worried and frightened. Bobbie also obeys Mother and does not talk further about it with her. Instead, she writes to her good friend, the old gentleman, and confides in him about what has happened to her father. When Father is released, he tells Bobbie the old gentleman is responsible for helping to find the real culprit. What makes Bobbie admirable is her courage and thoughtfulness. She has certainly coped well with all the problems in their new life.
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