2012 | Pasir Gudang English Language Committee

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ENGLISHPMR

MINIMUM ADEQUATE SYLLABUS

You’ll never walk alone!

Pejabat Pelajaran Daerah Pasir Gudang

D/A SK Seri Kota Puteri 4,Jalan Penaga,Bandar Baru Seri Kota Puteri,81750 Masai, Johor.

FOREWORD

First and foremost, CONGRATULATIONS! It gives me great pleasure to see innovative and productive teachers making a great effort to produce teaching materials to be used in the classroom. MAS is very much needed to help teachers to face the challenges in an LEP class.

The MAS module is aimed at students who are in the borderline of passing the exam. Teachers should seriously use this module to complement their teaching in the classroom. Therefore, I sincerely hope that the English teachers in Pasir Gudang will put the CD to good use.

Finally, congratulations also to the Pasir Gudang English Language Panel for providing the platform for this programme to materialise. Keep up the good work.

HAJAH FATIMAH BINTI AHMADPasir Gudang Education Officer

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Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Pasir Putih, Jalan Selasih 4, Taman Pasir Putih, 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor.

FOREWORD

English Language is one of the core subjects in the PMR and SPM that contributes to the overall performance of the state and schools. Focussed measures should be taken to help raise the standard of English in Pasir Gudang and emphasis needs to be given in improving the English language proficiency among students. The process of teaching and learning in the classroom ought to be given top priority especially in the PMR and SPM classes.

It is with this vision, that this MAS CD is specially designed to cater to the need of the low proficiency students in the PMR and SPM classes. This module aims to help students to be more prepared for the exam by providing them skills to explore each area in the English subject and giving them sufficient practice through exercises which present gradual development in difficulty and are exam-oriented.

It is hoped that this module will bring great benefit to the teachers in their teaching and learning process and to the students concerned in passing their exams. Congratulations to the English teachers in Pasir Gudang who are involved in this programme for contributing their expertise, time and effort in designing this module and to the Academic Unit of the Pasir Gudang District Education office for their support.

HAJI HALIL BIN ABU BAKARChairman,Pasir Gudang English Language Committee

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About Minimum Adequate Syllabus (MAS)

What is MAS?1. Minimum Adequate Syllabus

Who are the target group?2. Near-miss pass group for English Subject (Their score is between 25 % - 39%).

Rationale3. Students should have at least the minimum skills in English to pass the PMR English

paper and English 1119 SPM paper.4. Modules have to be built to cover the skills or techniques required in passing the exam

paper.

What is our objective?1. To make them pass!

At least minimum 40% in the examination.

What are our strategies?2. Create modules that are focused in helping students in answering PMR English and

English 1119 exam papers.3. Help the near-miss pass students to pass the exam, thus increase the percentage of

passing in English for PMR and SPM papers.

What do we have to do?1. Identify the near-miss pass students of Form 3 and Form 5 based on head-count).2. Carry out the module prepared. (Teachers can make amendments to tailor made the

modules to suit their students)

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Module Designers

PMR1. Haslina Binti Anuar SMK Taman Molek2. Yusnita Yusof SMK Taman Nusa Damai3. Sumila Raman SMK Taman Molek4. Nur Syakirah Isabel Binti Abdullah SMK Taman Mount Austin5. Siti Fariha Binti Risman SMK Taman Pelangi

Indah6. Nordalina Binti Kamarudin SMK Taman Desa Cemerlang7. Intan Azreen Binti Basiron SMK Taman Desa Jaya8. Siti Salmiah Binti Mohd Sharif SMK Seri Alam 29. Veni Kaniapan SMK Bandar Seri Alam10. Norjihan Binti Abu Talib SMK Bandar Seri Alam

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ContentsForeword 2

About MAS 4

Module Designers 5

Unit 1 GRAMMAR Parts of Speech Nouns Adjectives Verbs Adverbs Pronouns Prepositions Articles Grammar Revision 1 – 7 Answers

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Unit 2 COMPREHENSION Warm up activities

Activity 1 and Activity 2 PMR Practice 1 – 6 Answers

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Unit 3 SUMMARY Guidelines for writing summary Warm up activities

Activity A , B, C

Summary Exercise 1 – 6 Answers

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Unit 4 WRITING1. Story2. Recount3. Article4. Speech5. Report

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o Chart o Bar Grapho Society/Club Activities

6. Informal Lettero Informal Letter (Congratulating and

Apologising)o Sample Answero Informal Letter (Congratulating and

Persuading)

Unit 5 POEMS The River Mr. Nobody I wonder Heir Conditioning A Fighter’s Lines Leisure

Answers

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Chapter 6 AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYSGuidelines for teachersSet 1 – The character that I likeSet 2 - The relationship that I likeSet 3 – The character who changesSet 4 – The character that I dislikeSet 5 – The event that I likeSet 6 – The moral valueSet 7 – The themeSet 8 – The sad eventSet 9 – The settingAnswers

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Chapter 7 THE RAILWAY CHILDRENTips to answer The Railway ChildrenExercises Events Synopsis Characters ValuesSample Novel Answers Set 1 – Setting Set 2 – Theme Set 3 – Plot Set 4 – Lesson/Value

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Set 5 – Character Set 6 – Title Set 7 – Ending Set 8 – Theme of Friendship

Answers

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SENTENCE STRUCTURE

Simple ComplexCompound

Imperatives, Commands and Responses Passive VoiceActive Voice

SENTENCE PATTERN

PronounsArticles VerbsNouns

GRAMMAR

TensesAdjectives ModalsAdverbs

ConnectorsPrepositions InfinitivesConjunctions

Gerunds and ParticiplesWH-Question PunctuationSubject-Verb Agreement

GRAMMAR GUIDE

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Unit 1 GrammarParts of Speech Nouns Adjectives Verbs Adverbs Pronouns Prepositions Articles Grammar Revision 1 -7

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1) Nouns

- Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted. The nouns can be in the singular or plural form.

Example; ♦ book → books ♦ salmon → salmon ♦ glass → glasses ♦ student → students ♦ child → children ♦ foot → feet

- Uncountable nouns are nouns that cannot be counted. ( A or an is not used with uncountable nouns. Instead, we use determiners.)

Example; ♦ some advice ♦ a little salt ♦ a lot of information ♦ much time

2) Adjectives

- Adjectives are describing words. They give us additional information about a noun or pronoun. Example; ♦ a big umbrella ♦ a small umbrella

♦ an attractive picture ♦ an exciting camp

3) Adverbs

- Adverbs tell us how an action is done. Example; ♦ well ♦ today

♦ loudly ♦ always♦ fast ♦ sometimes

4) Pronouns

- A Pronoun is a word that replace nouns and noun phrases.

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To prepare students for writing, perhaps it is useful to revise with the students the various grammar sections based on the Parts of Speech.

Example; ♦ I am going to the library now. ♦ She is my sister. ♦ He is our English teacher. ♦ This coat is mine. ♦ Which is your favourite food?

5) Prepositions

- Prepositions join other words to a noun or pronoun to show the relationship in time, place, or direction. Example; ♦ The tuition starts at 3 p.m.

♦ We can be lonely without friends. ♦ He paid a dollar for a book.

6) Conjunctions

- Conjunctions join words or sentences together. Example; ♦ Anne and Arin are twin sisters.

♦ Do you prefer tea or coffee? ♦ The baby cried because she was hungry.

7) Articles

- A is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a consonant sound.

Example; ♦ a cat ♦ a rabbit ♦ a university ♦ a book ♦ a chair ♦ a uniform

- An is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound.

Example; ♦ an apple ♦ an egg ♦ an honest boy ♦ an orange ♦ an hour ♦ an

- The is used to refer to a specific person, thing or place.

Example; ♦ The cat belongs to Mary. ♦ The sun is bright.♦ Anita is the smartest student in the class. ♦ He met the boy who stole his wallet.

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8) Verbs

Action verb Non-action verb Modal verbWords that express action Verb to be

Verb to doVerb to have

Helping verb

Example:sleep play thinkstudy smile carry

Example:is are am was werehas have haddoes do did

Example:will wouldshall shouldcan couldmay mightneed to ought tomust

How to use:1. I play football with my friends.2. She carries a big bag.3. The monkey climbs a tree.4. They walked to school.

How to use:1. You are late.2. One of the girls was sick.3. He did not do his homework.4. The car is expensive.

How to use:1. We will go to her birthday party.2. You should not eat at dirty

stalls.3. Mother can cook delicious

food.

9) Subject Verb Agreement - In sentences, the subject must agree with the verb.

Subject - the doer (noun, pronoun)Verb - action verb, non-action verb

Singular Subject Singular VerbAction verb Non-action verb

Example:He The food The house The rainOne of the students SwimmingSomeone MathematicsNone of them A herd of cowsNobody Their familyEach of the girls Ali

Example:eats takes washes watches criescarries

Example:is / was has / had does /did

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Everyone ObesityMuch money A lot of time

Plural Subject Plural VerbAction verb Non-action verb

Example:We Swimming and jogging The houses Many people Several students My parentsBoth of them Most of the flowersThe children YouThey Ali and Ahmad

Example:eat take wash watch crycarry

Example:are / were have / had do /did

Special case:Singular / Plural Subject Plural Verb

Action verb Non-action verb

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Example:eat watch take crywash carry

Example:amwashave / haddo / did

Rule no 1Singular Subject with Singular Verb

Rule no 2Plural Subject with Plural Verb

Example:1. Exercise is good for the body.2. Each of them brings a book.3. Nobody washes the shoes.4. Their family is watching a movie.5. I was late.6. Anita has eaten the food.

Example:1. The children keep their pets at home.2. You are early.3. I am driving a new car.4. My family and I have watched the movie.5. Several students do not do their homework.6. Swimming and jogging are good for health.

10) Tenses - In sentences, the time of action indicates the tenses.

Time Past Present FutureTenses Simple past tense Simple present tense Simple future tense

Past continuous tense Present continuous tense Future continuous tense

Simple past tense Simple present tense Simple future tense

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Example:1. He played football.2. They ate some pizzas.

Example:1. He plays football.2. They eat some pizzas.

Example:1. He will play football.2. They will eat some pizzas.

Past continuous tense Present continuous tenseExample:1. He was playing football.2. They were eating some pizzas.

Example:1. He is playing football.2. They are eating some pizzas.

SENTENCES STRUCTURESIMPLE SENTENCE

(1 idea)COMPOUND SENTENCE

(more than 1 idea)COMPLEX SENTENCE(1 idea with details)

Example:Julia dances on the stage.

Example:Julia dances and sings a song on the stage.

Example:Julia who wears a red dress dances and sings on the stage.

ACTIVE VOICE PASSIVE VOICE INSTRUCTIONJulia sings a song. The report was written by the

Secretary.Avoid walking in the dark.

The boy is shouting for help. The Teacher’s Day is celebrated in May every year.

Drink plenty of water.

They won the game. Many lessons can be learnt from this novel.

First, get enough sleep and rest.

Exercise 1: Verbs (Fill in the blanks with ‘is’ or ‘are’)

1. They _________ my classmates. 2. She _______ going to Ipoh with her sister. 3. It ________ a faithful dog. 4. Each of the girls ________ given a cake. 5. Everyone _________ present at the meeting. 6. All of the children _______ tired after the picnic. 7. Either Gopal or Kim Seng _______ wrong. 8. Mathematics __________ my favourite subject. 9. These books ________ to be kept in the cupboard. 10. This group of boys ___________ noisy and mischievous.

Exercise 2: Verbs (Fill in the blanks with ‘has’ , ‘have’, ‘do’ or ‘does’)

1. My mother ____________ gone to the market. 2. All the students ____________ completed their work.

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This is the exercise to prepare students with the various grammar sections based on the Parts of Speech.

3. He _________ not want to go home yet. 4. ________ you know where he lives? 5. My father __________ gone to his workplace. 6. __________ they like to play badminton? 7. The food she bought___________ gone bad. 8. None of my friends ____________ come here before. 9. Some parts of the tree______________ been cut down. 10. Everyone _______________ an identification card. Exercise 3: Subject-Verb Agreement (Underline the correct answers)

1. Several birds ( fly, flies ) to their nest.

2. The children ( hope, hopes ) to receive some good news.

3. One of the boys (walk, walks) slowly towards the shop.

4. I ( take, takes ) a bus home.

5. Nobody ( shout, shouts ) for help.

6. The wind (blow, blows ) strongly.

7. Most of the ladies ( love, loves ) to go shopping.

8. My brother and I ( speak, speaks ) five languages fluently.

9. His family always ( goes, go ) fishing on the weekends.

10. Bella ( call, calls ) her cousin every month.

Exercise 4: Subject-Verb-Agreement (Fill in the blanks with correct answers).[ Every sentence has the subject and a verb: is, are, has, have ]

1. Taking photos __________ interesting hobby.

2. The children ________ enjoying the magic show.

3. None of the students ________ the answer.

4. The money __________ not enough to buy the food.

5. The information ________ useful.

6. Either Salina or I _______ to give a treat.

7. The rain _______ washed away all the dust.

8. Science _______ an important subject.

9. A group of boys ________ disturbing the monkeys.

10. All the boxes _______ been thrown away.

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Exercise 5: Conjunctions (Underline the correct conjunction)

1. We were hot (but, and) tired. 2. Ah Leng was intelligent (but, and) lazy. 3. It was very expensive (so, if) I did not buy it. 4. We could not enter (so, because) the gates were locked. 5. You cannot go home (unless, if) you finish your work. 6. He went out (because, although) it was raining heavily. 7. He woke up late (because, if) it was a holiday. 8. You must behave yourself (so, or) he will punish you. 9. We sweated a lot (although, because) the day was hot. 10. He switched on the lights (so that, or) he could read the newspaper.

Exercise 6: The infinitive (Underline the correct answers).

1. You have to ( finish, finished, finishes ) your homework now.

2. He has to ( writes, write, wrote ) a letter to his pen pal.

3. Don’t forget to ( bring, brought, bringing) your umbrella along with you.

4. I tried to ( advises, advise, advised ) him but he did not listen to me.

5. The boys were warned to ( behaved, behave, behaves ) themselves.

6. She is afraid to ( talk, talks, talked ) to strangers.

7. My grandfather likes to ( plants, plant, planting ) orchids.

8. Johan prefers to ( stays, stayed, stay ) in the city.

9. My sister doesn’t like to ( watched, watching, watch ) cartoons.

10. Our headmaster is going to ( retire, retiring, retires ) next month

Exercise 7: Modals (Underline the correct answers).

1. I could ( prepare, preparing ) it myself.

2. Will you ( dances, dance ) with me?

3. Paul could ( feed, fed ) himself when he was three years old.

4. We must ( attend, attends ) the meeting.

5. They should ( pay, pays ) attention in class.

6. You must not ( dirty, dirtied ) your clothes.

7. May I ( borrow, borrows ) your book?

8. They could (take, taking) the money by mistake.

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9. She will ( wait, waits ) for us at the bus stop.

10. I shall ( sleep, slept ) in my own room.

Exercise 8: Pronoun (Choose the correct words from the box to fill in the blanks)them they we she mine my

1. ___________ have rice and meat for dinner. 2. The men gave their food to ____________ 3. _____________ runs very fast. 4. The car in the porch is ____________ 5. These kittens belong to _____________ sister and I.

Exercise 9: Pronoun (Choose the correct words from the box to fill in the blanks)

your they her myself you

1. Who is the best student in __________ class? 2. I cooked this meal ____________ 3. Once a week, she visits _____________ family.4. __________must do your homework yourself.5. ____________ watch television every night.

Exercise 10: Adjectives (Fill in each blanks with the suitable form of the adjective in the brackets)

1 Sally is _________ (tall) than Halimah.

2 Sabri can run as _______ (fast) as Hanafi.

3 Puan Ruby is the ________ (active) teacher in the school.

4 Lina looks ________ (happy) because she passes the test.

5 She is the ________ (slim) girl in her class. 6 Jamilah is _______ (pretty) than Azlina.

7 Abu is _________ (handsome) than Ahmad.

8 Farid is _________ (lazy) than Aman.

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9 This examination is as ________ (easy) as the one I sat for last year.

10 This book is __________ (interesting) than that novel.

Exercise 11: Simple Present Tense (Underline the correct answers).

1. The hawker ( sells, sell ) fried noodles every Sunday. 2. The boy ( fall, falls ) from his bicycle and hurt himself. 3. Jeff ( meets, meet ) an old classmate at the party. 4. The policeman ( stop, stops ) the driver who knocks the lamp post. 5. Mrs Ooi ( buys, buy ) a lot of fruits every week 6. The show (start, starts ) early today. 7. The baby ( misses, miss ) his mother when she goes to work. 8. I usually ( sees, see ) Ali at the bookshop. 9. My friend ( comes, come ) to my house every day. 10. You ( likes, like) to tell lies to your parents.

Exercise 12: Simple Past Tense (Underline the correct answers).

1. The hawker ( selling, sold ) fried noodles last night. 2. The boy ( fell, falling ) from his bicycle and hurt himself two days ago. 3. Jeff ( met, meets ) an old classmate at the party just now. 4. The policeman ( stopped, stops ) the driver who knocked the lamp post. 5. Mrs Ooi ( buying, bought ) a lot of fruits yesterday. 6. The show ( starting, started ) an hour ago. 7. The baby ( missed, misses ) his mother when she went to work . 8. I ( see, saw ) Ali at the bookshop yesterday. 9. My friend ( comes, came ) to my house last week. 10. You ( liked, like) to tell lies to your parents when you were young.

Exercise 13: Rearrange the words to form correct sentence.

1 are – him – they – watching _____________________________________________________________________

2 him – saw – there – we _____________________________________________________________________

3 and – are – I – late – you _____________________________________________________________________

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4 thanked – everyone – his – him – for – donation _____________________________________________________________________

5 and – he – help – I – them – will _____________________________________________________________________

6 are – hers – pictures – the _____________________________________________________________________

7 its - is – tail – wagging _____________________________________________________________________

8 are – higher – marks – mine – than – your _____________________________________________________________________

Exercise 14: Construct a sentence by using the vocabulary given below.

( Singular sentence)

1. falls – into – pond _____________________________________________________________________

2. meets – Harry – Lim – bookshop _____________________________________________________________________

3. stops – the – hockey – match – because – of – rain _____________________________________________________________________

4. talks – in – classroom _____________________________________________________________________

5. starts – car – every – morning _____________________________________________________________________

( Plural sentence)

6. see – them – class _____________________________________________________________________

7. Rodney – Ramli – lie – their – teacher _____________________________________________________________________

8. like – to talk – about – friends

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_____________________________________________________________________

9. good – hockey players – school_____________________________________________________________________

10. sleeping – in – plastic – cage _____________________________________________________________________

GRAMMAR REVISION: TEXT COMPLETION

Each question in the text below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C and D to fit the numbered blank.

Text 1

Three robbers in Kelantan used a coconut to (1) a lorry attendant of his mobile phone. When the attendant (2) , one robber hit him with a coconut. As the victim (3) , the robbers (4) the mobile phone and fled. Before (5) , they warned him not to report to the police.

1) A. robbed B. robbing C. rob D. robs 2) A. refuse B. refused C. refuses D. refusing 3) A. falls B. fell C. falling D. fallen 4) A. snatching B. snatches C. snatched D. snatch 5) A. leaving B. leaves C. left D. leave

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Cats are interesting and adorable creatures. At times, they may (1) distant and even unfriendly. Unlike dogs, which (2) often quite friendly, cats seem to (3) to themselves a lot. They (4) not normally demonstrative but there are many cat lovers who (5) them lovable and cuddly.

1) A. seemed B. seem C. seems D. seemingly 2) A. is B. was C. are D. were 3) A. kept B. keeping C. keep D. keeps 4) A. are B. were C. was D. is 5) A. found B. find C. finding D. finds

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Maniam was caught stealing money and jewellery from his parents. His parents (1) him for being a drug addict, so he (2) away from home. He disappeared for two years. Then, one day, he arrived at his parents’ house and

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(3) for money. When they refused to (4) him any money, Maniam became very angry. His parents had to (5) the police to arrest him.

1) A. scolds B. scolded C. scolding D. scold 2) A. run B. ran C. runs D. running 3) A. demanded B. demands C. demand D. demanding 4) A. gave B. give C. gives D. giving 5) A. call B. called C. calls D. calling

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Ahmad is going to school. He (1) to school by bus. He (2) to go to school. After (3) school, he (4) straight to class. His friends (5) Ahmad very much. Ahmad always likes to (6) his friends.

1) A. went B. goes C. go D. going 2) A. likes B. liking C. liked D. like 3) A. reached B. reaching C. reaches D. reached 4) A. walked B. walking C. walks D. walk 5) A. likes B. like C. liking D. liked 6) A. helps B. helped C. helping D. help

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It is easy to (1) a cake. All you need (2) some flour, sugar and butter. You may (3) some eggs too. First, you must (4) the flour, sugar and butter well. Then, add the eggs. After (5) the eggs, it is ready to be baked. Finally, the cake (6 ) ready to be served.

1) A. bake B. bakes C. baking D. baked 2) A. is B. are C. was D. were 3) A. added B. adds C. add D. adding 4) A. mixing B. mixes C. mix D. mixed 5) A. add B. adds C. adding D. added 6) A. is B. are C. was D. were

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Ahmad was admitted to the hospital because he met with an accident two days ago. His friends heard about (1) accident. They (2) him and brought ( 3 ) some fruits. He was happy to (4) his friends. The doctor who treated Ahmad said that he could (5) the hospital in three days time. After (6) to Ahmad and his friends, he went to another patient.

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1) A. a B. an C. the D. – 2) A. visited B. visit C. visits D. visiting 3) A. he B. she C. him D. her 4) A. saw B. sees C. seeing D. see 5) A. leave B. left C. leaves D. leaving 6) A. talked B. talking C. talks D. talk

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There are many ways a teenager who has problems can (1) help. He or she can see the school counsellor and (2) him or her the problems. They can also talk to their friends, who may not be able to give much (3) but will help (4) listening to the problems. This helps a lot especially if the emotions are kept for a long time. Another way is to talk to their family members. They can either talk to their parents, brothers, sisters or relatives. Teenagers usually do not like to talk to their family members because they are either (5) or afraid. They do not know that these are the (6) people who will be able to help them. Whatever the problem are, teenagers should understand that there is always a (7) and a person willing (8) help.

1) A. fine B. find C. found D. finding2) A. tell B. tells C. told D. telling 3) A. worry B. advice C. advices D. problems 4) A. to B. by C. for D. with5) A. shy B. deaf C. brave D. humble 6) A. best B. worst C. worse D. better7) A. problem B. solution C. reason D. confession8) A. to B. by C. for D. withText 8

My family and I went to Pulau Langkawi last week. We took a bus from Ipoh to the jetty at Kuala Perlis. When we reached Kuala Perlis, we boarded (1) ferry to Pulau Langkawi. When I spotted the large statue of an eagle, I (2) excited. We stayed in a four-star hotel. It was (3) and the view was stunning. We could see the seaside (4) our hotel rooms. The water (5) crystal clear. The next day, we (6) shopping. Pekan Kuah is a shopping heaven. We saw busloads of people going there to shop. You can find household items, crystal ware, handicrafts (7) even beautiful silk material in Pekan Kuah. My mother felt at home here, as shopping is (8) favourite pastime. We left the island early the next morning. We will be going there again next year. 1) A. a B. the C. one D. an 2) A. is B. are C. was D. were 3) A. comfort B. comforting C. comfortable D. comforted 4) A. at B. to C. with D. from 5) A. look B. looks C. looked D. looking 6) A. go B. goes C. went D. going

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7) A. or B. so C. but D. and 8) A. our B. her C. his D. my

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Marisa’s family was very poor. When her father died, the family became even (1) . Her mother went out to work. (2) school, Marisa and her brother washed dishes in restaurants to earn extra money. (3) worked hard. They studied hard. They refused to give up and to (4) of school. Marisa did very (5) in her STPM and qualified to study medicine in the university. (6) , the family had no money to support her. So, after class, she worked in (7) supermarket. She also taught tuition. Her mother and brother (8) extra jobs to support her. When Marisa qualified as a doctor, her photograph appeared in the newspapers. She was a role model for all poor children.

1) A. poor B. poorer C. poorly D. poorest 2) A. Over B. Since C. After D. Among 3) A. They B. Them C. Their D. Themselves 4) A. drop in B. drop out C. drop off D. drop away 5) A. well B. good C. best D. better 6) A. In spite of B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Unfortunately 7) A. that B. the C. an D. a 8) A. take B. takes C. took D. taken

PMR PRACTICE

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Dear Sis, How is everyone (1) home? Are you busy with your schoolwork? I hope you have

started (2) revision for PMR? I’m sorry for not writing (3) as promised. I was busy practising (4) my school play. I (5) to like hostel life. The food here is quite tasty (6) Mum’s cooking will always be the (7) . Are you (8) Dad around the house? Tell Mum and Dad to take care of (9) and not (10) about me. Do write to me soon.

1) A. in B. at C. to D. for 2) A. your B. her C. you D. their 3) A. early B. earlier C. earliest D. very early 4) A. for B. since C. until D. always

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5) A. begin B. began C. begun D. am beginning 6) A. so B. but C. unless D. since7) A. good B. well C. better D. best8) A. help B. helps C. helped D. helping9) A. they B. them C. their D. themselves 10) A. worry B. worried C. to worry D. worrying

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One day, a hunter saw a beautiful bird perched on the branch of a tree in the forest. (1) was singing happily. The bird sang so sweetly (2) the hunter decided to capture it and (3) it home. He put the (4) bird in a cage and waited for it to sing. Many days passed but the bird did not (5) any sound. The hunter was (6) and threatened to starve the bird. Still it remained (7) . The hunter was puzzled by this. So he tried whistling a tune (8) the bird but strangely, it refused to make any sound. The hunter could not find a reason to explain the bird’s silence. Finally, he decided to set the bird free. He opened the door of the cage and the bird (9) out. It perched on a branch of a tree in the hunter’s garden and began to sing (10) . At last, the hunter knew the answer. The bird could only sing when it was free and happy.

1) A. It B. He C. She D. They 2) A. who B. that C. whose D. which 3) A. have B. push C. take D. press 4) A. capture B. captures C. captured D. capturing 5) A. make B. makes C. made D. making 6) A. joyful B. angry C. happy D. jealous 7) A. hungry B. afraid C. silent D. angry8) A. at B. to C. for D. with9) A. fly B. flies C. flew D. flying 10) A. slowly B. noisily C. gloomily D. joyfully

Text 3

Here is the method (1) prepare the very popular fried rice – Chinese style. First of all, prepare (2) ingredients needed which consist of rice, diced vegetables, a few (3) of minced chicken, sesame oil, oyster sauce, some garlic and onions. The vegetables ( 4 ) to be washed thoroughly under (5) water. Dice the cleaned vegetables and chop the garlic and onions. Put the wok ( 6 ) the stove and heat it up. (7) some oil and put in the chopped onions and garlic together and fry them for three to five minutes until they (8) a nice aroma. Then, add the rice and diced vegetables. Next, add in the minced chicken and stir them continuously until they are cooked. After that, add some sesame oil and oyster sauce to give it some flavour. Stir the mix for five minutes. Your Chinese fried rice (9) almost ready. Serve it

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hot on a plate and garnish it with dried onions, cucumber and tomatoes. Make sure it is served hot or it will (10 ) bland.

1) A. how B. we C. to D. of 2) A. of B. all C. the D. what 3) A. grains B. pieces C. cartons D. bunches 4) A. has B. have C. must D. should5) A. freezing B. boiling C. running D. cooling 6) A. at B. on C. in D. above7) A. Fry B. Stir C. Add D. Boil8) A. produce B. produces C. produced D. producing9) A. is B. are C. has D. have10) A. feel B. look C. taste D. smell

Text 4

Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess named Rapunzel. Rapunzel had long, golden hair. Sometimes, she (1) pretty ribbons to tie her long hair. At other times, she used diamond hair-clips. On other days, she would just let her hair down. One day, a jealous, old witch (2) about Rapunzel’s beauty. She kidnapped Rapunzel and locked her up (3) a very high tower. Everyone was very, very sad, especially Rapunzel’s parents, the king and queen. Rapunzel too ( 4 ) extremely upset. She cried every day. She would often gaze (5) of the tiny window in her room at the top of the tower. Some weeks later, a handsome prince came riding by and heard Rapunzel’s cries. He looked up and saw the beautiful lonely girl ( 6 ) the long golden hair. He wanted to rescue Rapunzel but the tower was too high. The prince did not see stairs (7) to the room. Finally, he decided (8) ask the girl to throw out her long, golden (9) so that he can climb up and save (10 ).

1) A. use B. uses C. used D. using 2) A. hear B. hears C. heard D. hearing 3) A. at B. on C. in D. above4) A. is B. are C. was D. were5) A. in B. out C. by D. at 6) A. in B. with C. along D. since7) A. lead B. leads C. led D. leading8) A. from B. since C. to D. when9) A. hair B. head C. hairs D. heads 10) A. his B. mine C. her D. me

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Grammar ANSWER

Exercise 1: Verbs 1. are 2. is 3. is 4. is 5. is 6. are 7. is 8. is 9. are 10. is

Exercise 2: Verbs 1. has 2. have 3. does4. Do 5. has 6. Do 7. has 8. has 9. have 10. has

Exercise 3: Subject-Verb Agreement 1. fly2. hope 3. walks4. takes 5. shouts 6. blows 7. love

8. speak 9. goes10. calls

Exercise 4: Subject-Verb Agreement 1. is2. are3. has4. is5. is6. have7. has8. is9. is10. have

Exercise 5: Conjunction1. and2. but3. so 4. because 5. unless 6. although7. because8. or9. because10. so that

Exercise 6: The infinitive1. finish2. write3. bring4. advise5. behave

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6. talk7. plant8. stay 9. watch 10. retire

Exercise 7: Modals 1. prepare2. dance 3. feed4. attend5. pay 6. dirty7. borrow8. take9. wait10. sleep

Exercise 8: Pronouns1. We / They2. them3. She 4. mine5. my

Exercise 9: Pronouns 1. your 2. myself 3. her4. You5. They

Exercise 10: Adjectives1 taller2 fast 3 most active4 happier 5 slimmest 6 prettier 7 most handsome8 lazier 9 easy10 more interesting

Exercise 11: Simple Present Tense 1. sells2. falls 3. meets 4. stops 5. buys 6. starts 7. misses8. see 9. comes10. like

Exercise 12: Simple Past Tense 1. sold 2. fell 3. met4. stopped5. bought 6. started 7. missed 8. saw 9. came 10. liked

Exercise 13: Rearranging Sentences (suggested answers) 1 They are watching him.2 We saw him there.3 You and I are late. 4 Everyone thanked him for his donation. 5 He and I will help them. 6 The pictures are hers. 7 Its tail it’s wagging. 8 Your marks are higher than mine.

Exercise 14: Constructing sentences (suggested answers)1. She falls into the pond2. Mary meets Harry and Lim at the

bookshop.

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3. The referee stops the hockey match because of the rain.

4. He always talks in the classroom.5. My father starts the car every

morning.6. I always see them in the class.7. Rodney and Ramli lie to their

teacher.8. We like to talk about our friends.9. Sara and Amy are good hockey

players in the school.10. The cats are sleeping in the plastic

cage.

GRAMMAR REVISION: TEXT COMPLETION

Text 1 1) C 2) B 3) B4) C 5) A

Text 2 1) B 2) C 3) C4) A 5) BText 3 1) B 2) B 3) A 4) B 5) A

Text 41) B 2) A 3) B 4) C 5) B 6) D

Text 5 1) A 2) B 3) C4) C 5) C 6) A

Text 6 1) C 2) A 3) C4) D 5) A 6) B

Text 71) B 2) A 3) B4) B 5) A 6) A7) B 8) A

Text 81) A 2) C 3) C 4) D 5) C 6) C7) D 8) B

Text 91) B 2) C 3) A 4) B 5) A 6) D7) B 8) C

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Text 11) B 2) A 3) A 4) A 5) D 6) B7) D 8) D 9) D10) C

Text 21) A 2) B 3) C 4) C 5) A 6) B7) C 8) A 9) C10) D

Text 31) A 2) C 3) B 4) B 5) C 6) B7) C 8) A 9) A10) C

Text 41) C 2) C 3) C 4) C 5) B 6) B7) D 8) C 9) A10) C

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PMRUnit 2Reading Comprehension

Warm up activities Activity 1 Acitivity 2 PMR Practice 1 – 6Answers

Activity 1

Exercise 1.1 THE LIFE OF OPRAH WINFREY

Oprah Winfrey is an amazing talk show producer, actress, a host and also a very charitable person. She began her career in television when she was nineteen years old. She was the youngest and the first African-American woman to be a news anchor at Nashville’s television station. Nine years after her television career took off she moved to Chicago to host a morning talk show, “A.M. Chicago” which became the number one rated talk show just a month after Oprah took over. In less than a year the show expanded into an hour long programme and was renamed, “The Oprah Winfrey Show”. It is now the highest rated talk show and has been for over ten years.

Oprah devoted her talk show to help young children. She talks about violence, poverty, domestic abuse, and the abuse of children. She hopes to give the viewers information and solutions on how to help these children. She also gave scholarships to hundreds of students throughout the country.

(adapted from www.biography.com)

Answer the following questions1. Who is Oprah Winfrey?____________________________________________________________________2. What kind of person is Oprah Winfrey?____________________________________________________________________3. What is the name of the talk show in Chicago?____________________________________________________________________4. What were the topics discussed in her talk show?____________________________________________________________________5. What was the purpose of the talk show?____________________________________________________________________

Exercise 1.2 VOCABULARYFill in the blanks with the correct letters and rewrite the word.

A M N G

----------------------------------C H R T A E

-----------------------------------N C H R

------------------------------------D V T D

------------------------------------X P N E D

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Exercise 1.3 Answer these questions by stating True (T) or False (F)1. Oprah is a talk show host ( T / F )2. She started working for a television station at a very young age. ( T / F )3. She was the first anchorwoman for Nashville television. ( T / F )4. The viewers will get ideas on how to abuse children from her show ( T / F )5. Oprah gave scholarships to students in her country. ( T / F )

Activity 2

Exercise 2.1 THE FLIES AND THE HONEY POT

There was a potful of honey in the kitchen. The flies lingered over the sweet smell every time they passed by the honey pot. They dreamed of enjoying the honey to their hearts’ content.

Their dreams came true one day when a butler tipped over the pot and the honey spilt all over the floor. Soon, the sweet smell attracted a swarm of flies. They set their feet in the honey and enjoyed the feast.

When they wanted to leave, their feet were stuck in the honey and they were unable to move.

One of the dying flies cried, “How silly we are to sacrifice our lives for short pleasure.”

(Adapted from WORLD’S GREAT FABLES,Aesop’s Fables, Aowana Publications)

Give short answer to the following questions.1. Where was the potful of honey?____________________________________________________________________2. Who had knocked over the honey pot?____________________________________________________________________3. How did their dream of enjoying the honey come true?____________________________________________________________________4. Why couldn’t the flies move their feet after they had enjoyed the honey?____________________________________________________________________

Exercise 2.2 Match the following words with their contextual clues as they are used in the passage.

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dreamedheart’s contentcame truefeastsacrificebutlersilly

foolishmale servantforgofulfilledspecial mealhopedsatisfaction

Rewrite the story by replacing the underlined words. The first one has been done for you.

Syrup Hoped Ants Satisfaction Maid Table

Fulfilled Special meal Foolish go

There was a potful of honey (syrup) in the kitchen. The flies lingered over the sweet smell every time they passed by the honey pot. They dreamed of enjoying the honey to their hearts’ content.

Their dreams came true one day when a butler tipped over the pot and the honey spilt over the floor. Soon, the sweet smell attracted a swarm of flies. They set their feet in the honey and enjoyed the feast.

When they wanted to leave, their feet were stuck in the honey and they were unable to move.

One of the dying flies cried, “How silly we are to sacrifice our lives for short pleasure.”

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PART C : PMR COMPREHENSION PRACTICES

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PMR PRACTICE 1The following is a dialogue between a hotel receptionist and Miss LianaJohn : Good Morning, I’m John, the marketing executive for Awana Genting

Highlands Resort. How may I help you?Miss Liana : I am Liana Johari. I am a secretary with GMNet Bhd and I would like to

find out the cost of hosting a dinner functionJohn : We have Malay, Western and Chinese dinner hereMiss Liana : We want to have an eight-course Chinese dinner. It will be a farewell

dinner for my Manager. There will be about 50 peopleJohn : When would you like to gave the dinner?Miss Liana : On the 24 December, at 8.30 pmJohn : Well, Cik Liana, we have the Awana Ballroom available on that date. Our

eight – course Chinese dinner is priced at RM250 for a table of ten persons

Miss Liana : Could I have the menu, please?John : If you could give me your fax number, we will send you the menuMiss Liana : My fax and contact number is 09-5987600John : Thank you. Is there anything else that I can help you with?Miss Liana : No, Thank you

PMR PRACTICE 2MATAHARI RESOURCE CENTREJune Special OfferLocal Pop ballad Series Also available: ‘Let’s Sing’5 CDs (in a box) CD Series for ChildrenRegular price: RM20 Special price: RM15

New Live RecordedConcert CDsSpecial price: RM30

Price : RM35 per CD

Available at all Power Records Counters:Offer while stocks last

Video Cassettes/CDsWatch live concerts by popular local artists at the Matahari Resource Centre

1. Who is Liana Johari?A. The ManagerB. The secretaryC. The receptionist

2. Why is she telephoning John?A. To make an inquiryB. To ask for a discountC. To make a complaintD. To reply a complaint

3. What is the purpose of the dinner?A. A farewell dinnerB. A birthday dinnerC. A thanksgiving dinnerD. An annual company dinner

4. The total cost of the dinner would beA. RM250B. RM500C. RM1,000D. RM1,250

5. The dinner function falls onA. Christmas EveB. Deepavali EveC. Hari Raya EveD. Chinese New Year Eve

6. What does Liana want John to fax her?A. The billB. The costC. The menuD. The brochure

1. This advertisement is fromA. Matahari Resource CentreB. Power Records countersC. the ‘Let’s Sing’ SeriesD. Matahari music

2. The offer is only valid for the month of A. MayB. JulyC. JuneD. August

3. Pop ballad CDs are sold________ cheaper than the usual priceA. RM2B. RM3C. RM4D. RM5

4. Which of the following words is similar in meaning to the word ‘offer’?A. GiftB. SaleC. TenderD. Auction

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PMR PRACTICE 3SAVE THE EARTH!IT TAKES 17 TREES TO MAKE A TONNE OF PAPEROUR TREES ARE FAST DISAPPEARING!

THROW RUBBISH AND FACTORY WASTE INTO THE RIVERSOUR RIVERS CANNOT BREATH, THEY ARE SHOUTING FOR HELP!

FUMES FROM VEHICLES SHOOTING HERE AND THEREWHT CAN’T YOU GUYS THERE CARPOOL

SAVE THE EARTHSAVE MOTHER NATUREOR ELSE WE WOULD LEAVE NOTHINGFOR OUR NEXT GENERATIONACT IMMEDIATELY, DON’T WASTE TIMEYOU CAN STILL DO YOUR BITRATHER THAN NOT AT ALLRECYCLE, REUSE AND REDUCE

Want to learn to save the environment, please contact:Southern Waste Management04-4455 8899 and ask for Mr AhmadOr visit us at: 189, Jalan Loke Yew, Kuala Lumpur

5. New live concert CDs are priced at________ each.A. RM15B. RM20C. RM25D. RM30

6. CDs of the pop ballad series are soldA. at RM30 eachB. at all music storesC. as long as people wants themD. at all Power Records counter

1. What is the main message in the poster above?

A. Clean the airB. Save the earthC. Make recycled paperD. Take action immediately

2. Which of the following expressions best fits the phrases “You can still do your bit and rather than not at all?”

A. Make hay while the sun shinesB. Make a rod for your own backC. Opportunity knocks but onceD. Better late than never

3. What happened to the rivers?

A. Run smoothlyB. Stuck for wordsC. Choked by wasteD. Disappeared very fast

4. Which of the following statements is true about the poster above?

A. It creates awarenessB. The air destroys the riversC. It is not advisable to carpoolD. The river is short and runs free

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PMR PRACTICE 4

DEFORESTATION

TopsoilDamaged by heavy rainfall and strong sunlightForest – long time to regenerateLand not suitable for agricultural use for quite some time

Greenhouse effectLarge amount of carbon released Greenhouse effect

Water cycle

The climate becomes extreme, that is, very hot or very coldCauses landslides or soil erosion

Other effectsDamages breeding grounds for sea creaturesSource of food endangeredBlocks the flow of riversRaises temperature of waterCauses water levels in stream to fluctuateCoral reefs damaged

1. Sea creatures are affected by logging through the

A. loss of source of foodB. the climate becomes extremeC. causes of landslidesD. large amount of carbon release

2. What is the meaning of the word regenerate?

A. RegrowB. RedevelopC. Become extinct

D. Become thicker

3. How do heavy rainfall and strong sunlight affect the topsoil?

A. Damage itB. Strengthen itC. Make it richerD. Make it loose

4. How would the changes in the water cycle affect the climate?

A. Make it hotB. Make it coldC. Cause it to be stableD. Cause it to become extreme

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1. This text concerns which group of people? A. National service soldiersB. National service trainersC. National service traineesD. National Service Training Department

2. The word barred meansA. banned C. cancelledB. expelled D. excluded

3. What items are trainees allowed to bring to their camps?A. Their own clothing and personal hygiene itemsB. Cash and handphonesC. Their own uniformsD. Jewellery and cash

4. Who does the laundry for the traineesA. The trainees themselvesB. The trainers themselvesC. The laundry shops outside the camps

D. The laundry services provided in the camps

5. Which of these statements is correct?A. Many trainees are unsure of where to report for trainingB. Trainees may use their own clothing after classes and weekendsC. Trainees who are studying overseas

need not report to the campsD. Trainees must bring their original birth certificates during registration

6. Trainees can leave the campA. to celebrate their birthdaysB. without any written permissionC. to attend scholarship and loan interviewsD. if they produce certified copies of their documents

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PMR PRACTICE 5

Bring Only Essential Items, Trainees Told

PETALING JAYA, Thurs:- All trainees have been told which camp they are supposed to report to for training. If there are any changes, only a small number would be affected.

Jewellery, cash and junk food are some of the things the 28,334 national service trainees will not be allowed to bring when they report at 41 camps on February 16. Other items barred from the camps include sharp weapons, alcoholic beverages, drugs, cigarettes, documents and illegal printed materials.

A National Service Training Department statement said it would issue clothing to be used during the training at camps and institutions of higher learning. Laundry services would be provided free of charge at the camps.

The statement said trainees should bring their own clothing for use after classes and during weekends. Such clothing should be sufficient for the duration of the programme.

Trainees should also bring their own personal hygiene items like soap and toothbrushes, as well as laundry soap and other necessary items.

When reporting, trainees who have applied to institutions of higher learning and have to attend scholarship and loan interviews are to produce a certified copy of their birth certificate, identity card and related certificates.

PMR PRACTICE 6

HUGE TREE THAT HAS LIVED 1,300 YEARS

The biggest chengal tree in the world is found right here in the jungle of Malaysia. The tree standing at 65 metres with a circumference of 16.7 metres, needs a total of 13 adults to ‘hug’ its trunk.

If it were to be chopped down (heaven forbids it), the tree would require 27 lorries to transport the timber worth some RM1 million. This is based on only 55 per cent of the tree volume as the rest are branches and other unusable parts.

Nonetheless, this 1,300 year old chengal tree (the age is based on its growth rings) is safe as it is located within the Pasir Raja Forest Reserve in Dungun, Terengganu. The State Forestry Department is keeping a close eye on the tree to ensure it comes to no harm. Pasir Raja Forest Reserve is a perfect setting for jungle trekking, nature walks, mountain climbing, swimming and relaxing

The chengal or Neobalanocarpus heimii is a straight pole, large hardwood found in Malaysia, southern Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. It is highly resistant to decay when in ground contact or in persistently damp or poorly ventilated situations.

As such, the wood is used for boat building or wharfs and bridge construction. It is also good as railway sleepers, poles and piles.

1. How much of the tree can be used as timber?A. 25 per centB. 45 per centC. 55 per centD. 65 per cent

2. The phrase “keeping a close eye” refers toA. keeping one’s eyes closedB. watching the treeC. guarding the treeD. looking at the tree

3. What does the writer mean when he says that “the tree should come

to no harm”?A. No one should touch the treeB. No one should chop the tree downC. No one should scrape on the tree’s barkD. No one should say anything negative about the tree

4. Which of the following statements is true ?A. No human beings are allowed in the forestB. The forest is reserved for chopping timberC. No trees can be chopped down in this reserve D. No animals are allowed in the forest

5. The chengal tree species is generally found inA. ChinaB. AfricaC. South AsiaD. South East Asia

6. What qualities of the chengal make it suitable for building bridges?A. It is largeB. It is straightC. It is a type of spongeD. It can withstand dampness

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Reading Comprehension ANSWERSActivity 1EXERCISE 1.11. She is a producer / an actress/ a host2. She is a charitable person3. The name of the talk show is A.M. Chicago4. The topic discussed is about violence, poverty, domestic abuse and abuse of children5. The purpose of the talk show is to give information and solutions on how to help children

EXERCISE 1.2AmazingCharitableAnchorDevotedExpanded

EXERCISE 1.31. True2. True3. True4. False5.True

Activity 2EXERCISE 2.11. The potful is at the kitchen2. A butler had knocked the door3. When a butler tipped over the pot, the honey spilt over the floor4. It was because their feet were stuck in the honey and they were unable to move

EXERCISE 2.21. Lingered – hang out2. Dreamed – hoped3. Heart’s content – satisfaction4. Feast – special meal

5. Sacrifice – forgo6. Butler – male servant7. Silly - foolishPMR PRACTICE 1 - 6PMR PRACTICE 11. B2. A3. A4. D5. A6. C

PMR PRACTICE 21. A2. C3. D4. B5. D6. D

PMR PRACTICE 31. A2. D3. C4. A

PMR PRACTICE 41. D2. A3. A4. D

PMR PRACTICE 51. C2. A3. A4. D5. B6. C

PMR PRACTICE 61. C2. C3. B4. C5.D

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Unit 3SummaryGuidelines for writing summary Warm up activities Activity A Activity B Activity C Summary Exercise 1 – 6 Answers

Guidelines

1. Read the passage once.2. Read the question.3. Read the passage a second time. 4. Underline the main idea and supporting details of each paragraph.5. Make short notes.6. Using the short notes, write out the summary in complete sentences. 7. Do not simply copy from the passage. Try to use your own words.8. Count the number of words you have written.9. Check and correct all spelling and grammatical mistakes.10. Rewrite your summary in one paragraph. 11. Use connectors and conjunctions (link words) so that your paragraph reads

smoothly.12. Write the number of words you have written below your summary.

What is Main Idea?Example:

The main idea of this paragraph is ‘The computer is a very useful invention.’

What is Supporting Details?The supporting details in a paragraph give us more information about the main idea.

Example:

Main Idea : Diana is a beautiful girl.Supporting Detail 1 : big brown eyesSupporting Detail 2 : dimples on both cheeksSupporting Detail 3 : soft and smooth skinSupporting Detail 4 : long black hair

Summary:

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A computer can help us produce a neat piece of work. We can also use it to play games and to listen to music. It is a very useful invention.

Diana has big brown eyes that light up whenever she smiles. The dimples on both her cheeks make her very attractive. Her skin is soft and smooth. Her shiny black hair reaches her shoulders. Diana is a beautiful girl.

Diana is a beautiful girl. She has big brown eyes, dimples on both cheeks, soft and smooth skin and long black hair.

Use as few words as possible without changing the meaning of the original passage. You can do this by using one word to replace several words.

Example:

Warm Up Activities

Now, try this exercise.

Activity A: Give one word to replace each group of words.

1. dresses, shirts, blouses, trousers c __ __ t __ __ s

2. cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, ants i __ __ e __ __ s / p

__ __ __ s

3. women, men, children, teenagers p __ __ p __ e

4. houses, skyscrapers, factories, stadiums b __ __ __ d __ __

__ s

5. blue, green, yellow, indigo, orange, purple c __ l __ __ r s

6. pizza, burger, noodles, nasi lemak, roti canai f __ __ d

7. eagles, ostriches, hens, geese, swans, owls b __ __ __ s

8. orange juice, tea, coffee, milkshake d __ __ n __ s / b __ v __

__ __ g __ s

Leave out unimportant words to reduce the number of words in a sentence without changing the main idea.

Example:Danny organised a surprise party that no one was aware of.

Danny organised a surprise party.

Now, try these exercises.

Activity B: Summarise the following sentences by leaving out the words in bold.

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cars, lorries, buses, motorcycles = vehiclescats, dogs, birds, hamsters = animals / petsroses, tulips, carnations, chrysanthemums = flowersfather, mother, brothers, sisters = familyland, air, water = environment

1. It is good to have hardworking friends who spend their time studying or doing their homework.

__________________________________________________________________________

2. Since Linda jogs or play games every day, she gets enough physical exercise.

__________________________________________________________________________

3. Ken was late for school because he woke up late and missed his school bus.

__________________________________________________________________________

4. Salmah was given an award for excelling in both her studies and extra-curricular activities.

__________________________________________________________________________

5. Edward loves eating fast food such as burgers, fries and nuggets.

__________________________________________________________________________

Activity C Summarise the following paragraph by leaving out unimportant words.

____________________________________________________________________

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_________

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My family, which consists of my parents, my siblings and I always have dinner together. My mother likes cooking spicy dishes that are flavoured with spices and chillies. My father helps set the dinner table by placing the plates, forks and spoons for everyone. My duty is to help my mother clean the dining table, so I help her clear the table and wash the dishes afterward.

(Adapted from : Latihan 2U English Form 2, Pelangi, 2007)

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

__________________

Use logical connectors and conjunctions to link the points and sentences in your summary.

Examples:

Logical connectors : Besides, Moreover, Furthermore, Also Conjunctions : and, because, but

.

Look at how this passage is summarised and the logical connectors are used to make the summary reads smoothly

Sample Answer:Watching television has proven beneficial by research. TV is an interactive

channel that develops in children’s social and communicative skills. They become easy going, open and they find it easy to talk to others. It also develops their listening skills, exposes them to different cultures and educates them.

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Watching television is sometimes thought to be unhealthy for children but research has shown otherwise. It has been proven that TV is an interactive channel that encourages children to inculcate their social and communicative skills. By watching television, they become more easy-going, open and they find it easy to communicate with other people. Television also helps to develop their language abilities through certain programmes. Moreover, it also develops their listening skills, exposes them to different cultures, educates them about science and technology and keeps them in touch with social and sport news. It also keeps them from being bored and away from unhealthy activities outside their homes. Clearly, it has plenty to offer to our children. It is a waste of resources if parents deprive them of watching television.

(Adapted from : Kertas Model Zon A PMR Bahasa Inggeris, info.Didik)

Furthermore, watching television keeps them in touch with social and sports development.

(60 words)

Practice 1 - 6

Now, let's try more exercises. Have a dictionary with you to look up for the meanings of words that you do not understand.

Practice 1

Read the passage below and identify the main idea and supporting details of each paragraph.

Topic : The causes and problems of pollution

Paragraph 2Main Idea : ____________________________________________________

Supporting Detail 1 : cause:__________________________________________________________

Supporting Detail 2 : problem:________________________________________________________

Paragraph 3Main Idea : ____________________________________________________

Supporting Detail 1 : cause:__________________________________________________________

Supporting Detail 2 : problem: _______________________________________________________

Paragraph 4

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Pollution is a serious problem facing the world today. Our air, water and land are being polluted every day.

Air pollution is caused by smoke given out by motor vehicles and factories. This smoke dirties the air and causes eye problems. We may also suffer from breathing problems because of the polluted air which contains less oxygen.

Water pollution is the result of factories dumping toxic wastes into the rivers and seas. Oil spills from tankers also cause the seas and oceans to become polluted. This polluted water has killed many fish and sea animals.

Land pollution is caused by the dumping of rubbish all over the place. Pests such as rats, flies, mosquitoes and cockroaches are attracted to these dumping grounds. They breed and then spread many kinds of diseases.

Therefore, we should be careful not to pollute our air, water and land because pollution can cause a lot of problems.

(Adapted from : Exploring English Form 1, Penerbit Fajar Bakti Sdn Bhd, 2006)

Main Idea : ____________________________________________________

Supporting Detail 1 : cause: __________________________________________________________

Supporting Detail 2 : problem: _______________________________________________________

The Summary : (not more than 60 words)

Pollution causes problems

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____________________________________________________________________

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____________________________________________________________________

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( words)

Practice 2

Read the passage below and complete the mind map with the main idea of each paragraph.

45Good Eating Habits

Food is essential for every living thing. We must have good eating habits in order to stay healthy. Having good eating habits is not something difficult to do. We must eat three main meals every day. We must have proper breakfast, lunch and dinner. Skipping meals will affect our stomach and may cause gastric problems.

We must include vegetables in our daily meals. Vegetables contain a lot of minerals and vitamins. It is best to eat vegetables raw or steamed. Overcooking vegetables will cause loss of vitamins and minerals.

We must drink six to eight glasses of water every day. It is better to drink mineral water rather than fizzy drinks. Fizzy drinks contain a lot of sugar and it is bad for health.

Avoid junk food as they contain harmful preservatives and colouring. Junk food also contains lots of salt.

(Adapted from : Exploring English Form 1, Penerbit Fajar Bakti Sdn Bhd, 2006

Use the main ideas in the mind map to write out your summary. Begin your summary as follows:

We must have good eating habits in order to stay

health__________________________

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Practice 3

Read the paragraph below. With the help of the underlined words, write out the summary.

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Paragraph 1 : Paragraph 2 :

Paragraph 3 : Paragraph 4 :

It is easy to have your own herbal garden. First, you must plan your garden. Make sure that your garden has enough sunlight and proper drainage. Sunlight is important for plants to make their own food. Too much of water will be harmful for plants.

Next, prepare the herbal bed. You have to dig the soil to loosen it. You can add fertilisers to enrich the soil. Adding compost to the soil is a good way to enrich it. After that, you are ready to plant your herbs. When you have planted the herbs, label the rows so that you will know the types of herbs you have planted.

You must take care of your herbs so that they can grow healthily . Water your herbs regularly. Weed your herbal garden by pulling out the weed regularly. You can harvest your herbs once they are ready.

(Adapted from : Exploring English Form 1, Penerbit Fajar Bakti Sdn Bhd, 2006

It is easy to have your own herbal garden. First,

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Practice 4Read the paragraph below. Then, use the underlined words to write out the summary.

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Trees are very important for us. They provide shade. In fact, trees planted around our homes help reduce cooling costs. The air we breathe is improved by the presence of trees. In order to feed themselves, trees absorb harmful chemicals such as carbon monoxide and in turn give off oxygen. They also filter and trap pollutants such as smoke, dust and ash, making our air cleaner. Where water is concerned, trees not only absorb water and prevent flooding , but they also help disperse rainfall over a more even area. On a larger scale, trees maintain our global environment in ways that we are just beginning to understand. Trees absorb massive amount of carbon dioxide from our atmosphere. If trees did not perform this vital function, there would be little to lessen the effects of global warming caused by the greenhouse effect.

Write a summary on the importance of trees to people and the environment. Begin your summary as follows:

Trees are very important for us. They provide shade and_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

( words)Practice 5Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Write a summary on how to overcome insomnia. Your summary must:1. not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below2. be in continuous writing (not in note form)3. be written in one paragraph

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning.

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Trees are very important for us. They provide shade. In fact, trees planted around our homes help reduce cooling costs. The air we breathe is improved by the presence of trees. In order to feed themselves, trees absorb harmful chemicals such as carbon monoxide and in turn give off oxygen. They also filter and trap pollutants such as smoke, dust and ash, making our air cleaner. Where water is concerned, trees not only absorb water and prevent flooding , but they also help disperse rainfall over a more even area. On a larger scale, trees maintain our global environment in ways that we are just beginning to understand. Trees absorb massive amount of carbon dioxide from our atmosphere. If trees did not perform this vital function, there would be little to lessen the effects of global warming caused by the greenhouse effect.

Sometimes people find it difficult to sleep. This is called insomnia. There are some things you can do to overcome this problem. You could write in a journal before you go to bed. This practice clears your mind so too many thoughts will not crowd your brain when you are trying to sleep. You should sleep in a dark, comfortable room. Light sends signals to your body that it is time to be awake, so you should avoid bright lights at night. Also, being hot and sweaty or shivering from the cold can easily keep you awake.

Many people sleep with a pet. However, your lovable pet could be keeping you awake with its noise or movement. You should avoid drinking any caffeinated beverages after five o’clock in the evening. Caffeine is a stimulant and might keep you awake. You should never exercise a couple of hours before you plan to go to sleep. Exercise earlier in the day.

Once you are lying in bed, you could do peaceful mind exercises. Try counting backwards from 100 with your eyes closed.

(Taken from Effective Practice English Form 3, Penerbitan Oxford Fajar 2012)

Begin your summary as follows:

If you suffer from insomnia, there are some things to___________________________________________________________________________.

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Practice 6

Read the passage below and complete the following task.

Write a summary on why tea is such a popular drink all over the world.

Your summary must:

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Tea is one of the most popular beverages in today's world. Tea drinking is an almost universal enjoyment. It is also a special custom in some societies such as the Chinese and the Japanese.

Tea, together with coffee, is the cheapest drink, next to water. It is also a versatile drink which can be prepared in many ways. Teh tarik is a popular Malaysian drink. It is a mixture of tea, sugar and condensed milk. There are also other tea preparations which involve adding honey, lemon, milk, butter and mint.

When the body is overheated, drinking tea has a cooling effect. Likewise, in cold climates, tea helps keep the body warm. It is a good regulator of body heat and blood pressure. Tea helps keep one awake. In fact, drinking too much tea can cause sleeplessness.

Tea contains catechins, a type of antioxidant which cleanses our blood. It also contains theanine and chloride. The latter is good for cleaning our teeth. Tea contains no carbohydrates, fat or proteins. It, however, contains vitamins C, E and K.

4. not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below5. be in continuous writing (not in note form)6. be written in one paragraph

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning.

Begin your summary as follows:

Tea is one of the most popular drinks enjoyed universally

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All the Best!

SUMMARY - ANSWERS Activity A

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1. clothes2. insects / pests3. people4. buildings5. colours6. food7. birds8. drinks / beverages

Activity B

1. It is good to have hardworking friends.

2. Linda gets enough physical exercise.

3. Ken was late for school.4. Salmah was given an award.5. Edward loves eating fast food.

Activity C

My family always has dinner together. My mother likes cooking spicy dishes. My father helps set the dinner table, while my duty is to help my mother clean the dining table.

Practice 1Paragraph 2 Main Idea: Air pollutionSupporting Detail 1: cause : smoke from vehicles and factoriesSupporting Detail 2: problem: eye and breathing problems

Paragraph 3 Main Idea: Water pollutionSupporting Detail 1: cause : dumping of toxic waste into rivers and seasSupporting Detail 2: problem: killed many fish and sea animals

Paragraph 4 Main Idea: Land pollutionSupporting Detail 1: cause : dumping of rubbish

Supporting Detail 2: problem: pests breed and spread diseases

The Summary :Pollution causes problems.

Smoke from vehicles and factories cause air pollution. They also cause eye and breathing problems. Water pollution is caused by oil spills and the dumping of toxic wastes into rivers and seas, killing many marine lives. Moreover, the dumping of rubbish causes land pollution, attracting pests to breed and spread diseases.

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Practice 2Paragraph 1 : We must eat three main meals every day.Paragraph 2 : We must include vegetables in our daily meals.Paragraph 3 : We must drink six to eight glasses of water every day.Paragraph 4 : Avoid junk food.

Practice 3It is easy to have your own

herbal garden. First, plan your garden. It must have enough sunlight and proper drainage. Next, prepare the herbal bed by digging the soil and adding fertilisers. Plant your herbs and label the rows. Take care of your herbs so that they can grow healthily. Lastly, water your herbs and weed the garden regularly.

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Practice 4Trees are very important for

us. They provide shade and they improve the air by absorbing harmful chemicals and in turn give off oxygen. They also filter and trap pollutants, making our air cleaner. Trees absorb

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water, prevent flooding and help disperse rainfall over a more even area. Trees maintain our global

environment by absorbing carbon dioxide from our atmosphere.

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Practice 5(Choose any 5 of main points)1. write in a journal2. sleep in a dark, comfortable room3. never sleep with a pet4. avoid drinking any caffeinated beverages in the evening5. never exercise before sleeping6. do peaceful mind exercises

The Summary :If you suffer from insomnia,

there are some things to overcome this problem. You could write in a journal before you go to bed. Besides, you should sleep in a dark, comfortable room and avoid drinking any caffeinated beverages in the evening. You should never exercise before you sleep. Lastly, you could do peaceful mind exercises.

(56 words)Practice 6(Choose any of 5 main points)

1. It is a special custom in some societies

2. It is the cheapest drink3. It is a versatile drink (which can be

prepared in many ways)

4. It is a good regulator of body heat and blood pressure

5. It helps keep one awake6. .It contains catechins /

antooxidant which cleanses our body7.It contains theanine and chloride for cleaning our teeth

7. It contains Vitamin C, E, K

Tea is one of the most popular drinks enjoyed universally. It is also a special custom in some societies. Besides, it is the cheapest and versatile drink which can be prepared in many ways. Furthermore, it is a good regulator of body heat and blood pressure. Lastly, tea helps keep one awake.

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Unit 4Summary1. Story2. Recount3. Description4. Article5. Speech6. Report

Chart Bar Graph Society/Club Activities

7. Informal Letter

Informal Letter (Congratulating and Apologising) Sample Answer Informal Letter (Congratulating and Persuading)

INTRODUCTION - TYPES OF GUIDED WRITING 1 Story2 Article – events

- advice, facts 3 Speech / talk4 Letter – informal

- formal5 Report – events

- club activities - survey based on graph/chart/table

6 Description – event / scenery / people7 Recount 8 Opinion / argumentation9 Dialogue

10 Direction – map11 Process and procedure12 Brochure

FORMATTED ESSAY NON-FORMATTED ESSAYSpeech / talk StoryLetter – informal - formal

Article – events -advice

Report – events - club activities - survey based on graph/chart/table

Description – event / scenery / people

Dialogue Recount Opinion / argumentationDirection – mapProcess and procedureBrochure

TYPES OF TENSES

TYPES OF ESSAYS TENSES TYPES OF ESSAYS TENSESArticle (facts/advice)SpeechLetter – informal (advice) -formalDescription (living person)Process and ProcedureDirectionArgument/OpinionBrochure

PAST TENSE

Article (events)StoryLetter –informal (events)ReportRecount

PRESENT TENSE

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENT 1

CONTENT 2

CONTENT 3

CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTIONHow 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

CLOSINGThat 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.

YOUR ADDRESS

DATE ADDRESS

TITLE

OUTLINE (FORMATTED ESSAY)

INFORMAL LETTER

Dear ________,

Yours sincerelyAnita (your signature)

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INTRODUCTIONI 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

CONCLUSIONI hope you will find this speech useful. Thank you for listening..

CONTENT 3

CONTENT 2

INTRODUCTION

CONTENT 1

CONCLUSION

CONTENT 3

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TITLE

Good morning to the principal, teachers and friends.

REPORT TITLE

Report written by,Anita (your signature)Secretary (position in club)The Interact Club (name of the club)

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doctor - checking

nurse- standingnurse - holding

boy- pulling up

television- cabinet mother- watching

room- neat

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Activity AI. Look at the picture carefully. List down words about the picture (e.g nouns, verbs) . The first task has been done for you.

II. Use the words listed above to form simple sentences in the table given to describe the picture. The first task has been done for you.

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Subject verb Object/ Complement Who do/does what What where how when

1. A nurse

2. A nurse

3. A boy

4. Mother

5. The room

6. The doctor

7. The television

is holding

is standing

is pulling up

is watching

is

is checking

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a file.

beside the doctor.

his shirt.

the doctor.

neat.

the boy.

on the cabinet.

C. Copy down the sentences. The first task has been done for you.

1. A nurse is holding a file.

2. A nurse is standing beside the doctor.

3. A boy is pulling up his shirt,

4. Mother is watching the doctor.

5. The room is neat.

6. The doctor is checking the boy.

7. The television is on the cabinet.

Activity B

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4. man- reading

3. two girls-playing

2. boy -playing

5. two people- sitting

1. boy- jogging

6. park – clean- tidy

7. many children- park

8. little boy- standing

I. Look at the picture carefully. List down words about the picture (e.g nouns, verbs).

II. Use the words listed above to form simple sentences in the table given to describe the picture Subject Verb Object/Complement

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people-park

park – big-clean

Who Do/does what What where how when

1. A boy

2. A boy

3. Two girls

4. A man

5. Two people

6. The park

7. Many children

8. A little boy

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8. _____________________________________________________________________

Question 1Write a story based on the pictures and notes given.

Guideline : When writing a story, you need to use ‘Mr. How and His 5 Wives Technique’Step 1 - Complete the sentence table to form an interesting story.- Look at the pictures carefully. You may use the words given to write a story.- Start with your introduction, contents and closure.

PICTURE 1 - INTRODUCTION

Subject

(Who/What)

Verb (What) Object (What / Where / When

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PICTURE 2 - CONTENT

Subject

(Who/What)

Verb (What) Object (What / Where / When

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PICTURE 3 - CONTENT

Subject

(Who/What)

Verb (What) Object (What / Where / When

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PICTURE 4 - CONTENT

Subject

(Who/What)

Verb (What) Object (What / Where / When

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PICTURE 5 - CLOSURE

Subject

(Who/What)

Verb (What) Object (What / Where / When

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Step 2 - Rewrite your sentences in 5 paragraphs.

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pupils – football – match – referee – whistle

player – kicked – scored – goal – spectators – cheered operati

won – trophy – coach – praised – happy

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QUESTION 2Now, you try to write a story by using the steps mentioned earlier.

Look at the pictures below. Use the words given to describe what happened in the

space provided. You are advised to spend about 35 minutes on this question.

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RecountREMEMBER!1. Use past tense for the verbs to write any story/recount

Activity A Replace the underlined verbs to simple past tense

Activity B:1. Identify the verbs in the passage.2. Then, change the verbs into simple past. They are 14 mistakes in this passage.

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My Aunt Esah has some very strange habits. She gets up at 2 a.m. and cooks

a huge breakfast for herself. It is always the same breakfast. She has eggs and

sardines, and coffee. The first thing she does is, she boils the water for the coffee.

While it boils, she starts frying the eggs. While they are cooking in the pan, she

takes out her tin-opener and opens the tin of sardines. She has one special tin-

opener which she treasures dearly. She also loves her frying-pan which she scrubs

and polishes carefully until its copper bottom gleams and she can see her face

reflected in it. She loves it so much that she always talks to it as she cleans it or

cooks with it. She also talks to her tin-opener, of course, and also to her kettle and

coffee pot, for that matter. They have all been with her since the day she was

married.

1Look at the pictures.

Try to answer these questions.1. Who are the people?2. What are they doing?

3. What is happening in each picture?4. Where is the place?

4Look at the words given.

Use the words to make complete sentences.

Add words to make each sentence complete.

3Begin each sentence with a capital

letter. Add a full stop at the end of every

sentence.

2Arrange the sentences in

paragraphs. Make sure you use all the words. Check for spelling and grammar

errors.

I have a wonderful holiday in Pulau Tioman. Initially, I have only wanted to spend a

week there but I have such an enjoyable time that I decide to extend my vacation for

another week. The weather is bright and sunny and I have a marvelous weekend on

the beautiful beach. I also meet a charming young man and we become close

friends. He takes me to his house in his sleek, shiny sports car. It is a very small but

cozy house with a spacious garden. He takes me to a posh restaurant which serves

some delicious, mouth-watering dishes. He also buys for me an attractive dress.

Then we see an interesting movie.

Activity C

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1. Tenses

2. Spelling

3. Punctuation

4. to + infinitive

5. Flow of ideas and proper sequencing

6. Suitable vocabulary - adjectives / adverbs / linking words / conjunctions.

7. Writing must be neat and legible.

*** Before you start writing the essay , please answer the questions that follow.

1. What type of essay is this?...................................

2. Do you need to use any specific format for this

activity ?.....................................

If yes, what is the format?........................................

3. Can you find the verbs from the notes given ?...............................

List some of the verbs that you have

find?........................................................................

4. Are the verbs are in present tense or past

tense ?............................................................

NOW, LET’S SEE THE SAMPLE ANSWER

Last week, I woke up late. I woke up late because no one was around to

wake me up. Quickly, I put on my school uniform. Then, I rushed to the bus stop.

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1. Expand the sentences .

2. Add suitable new words and phrases.

3. Use linking words examples: moreover, then, next, first, finally

4. Give additional information.

5. Check for grammar or spelling errors.

6. When writing a recount, please use the pronoun “I”.

When I arrived at the school’s gate, I was stopped at the gate by the

prefects. I explained the reason why I was late. Then, the prefects let me off.

When I arrived at my class, the Mathematics teacher was in the class. She

scolded me for being late because it was time for the test. Quickly, the teacher

distributed question papers to the students.

During the Mathematics test, I saw my friend, Salim, copied my work. He

looked at my answer. I was very angry.

My classmate saw this incident. She told the teacher about it. Quickly, the

teacher took Salim to the principal’s office.

The principal scolded the student. He told Salim that he would call his

parents. Salim was ashamed. He regretted for cheating. Finally, he learned a

lesson.

Activity D

Aswad was caught in a flash flood in his town. Based on the given notes below, write Aswad’s recount of what happened during the flash flood.

1. heard a cry for help2. used a raft to reach En. Salim3. started a fire to get attention4. rescued and airlifted to Melaka

NOW, LET’S SEE THE SAMPLE ANSWER

Last week, I was caught in a flash flood in my town. ( Repeat the question). It

was raining heavily. Suddenly, I heard a cry for help. I wanted to help so I looked

out. I saw my neighbour, En. Salim, was on the roof.

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Quickly, I used a raft to reach En. Salim. However, the water was very deep. I

could not help him.

Then, I started a fire to get attention for help. Luckily, my neighbour saw the

fire. He called the firemen.

The firemen came with a boat. They rescued En Salim and I. Finally, we were

airlifted to Melaka. We were very happy.

QUESTION 1

Last school holidays, you went to a bird park. Write a recount of your visit. Use the notes given below as a guide.

1. Many people2. Children eating ice- cream3. Beautiful birds4. Birds flying around5. Woodpeckers pecking on the trees6. Many stalls at the entrance7. Ducks swimming in the pond

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*** Before you start writing the essay , please answer the questions that follow.

1. What type of essay is this?...................................

2. Do you need to use any specific format for this

activity ?.....................................

If yes, what is the format?........................................

3. Can you find the verbs from the notes given ?...............................

4. List some of the verbs that you have

find?........................................................................

Are the verbs are in present tense or past tense?.............................. 5. Who are the characters in the story ? Gives some names………………………

6. Based on the notes and picture above, please answer the following questions.

1. What are the people/ kids doing in the picture?

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2. What are the birds look like ? Are they beautiful ?

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3. What are the birds doing ?

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4. What are the ducks doing ?

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5. Where do you think you can find stalls in this place ?

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6. Based on the above answers, now, let us try to write a recount.

Last school holidays, I went to the Bird Park…………………………………

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In conclusion, my visit to the Bird Park was a fun and interesting one.

QUESTION 2Look at the pictures below. Use the words given to describe what happened in the

space provided. Write a recount based on these descriptions.

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pupils – football – match – referee – whistle

player – kicked – scored – goal – spectators – cheered operati

won – trophy – coach – praised – happy

*** Before you start writing the essay , please answer the questions that follow.

1. What type of essay is this?...................................

2. Do you need to use any specific format for this

activity ?.....................................

If yes, what is the format?........................................

3. Can you find the verbs from the notes given ?...............................

4. List some of the verbs that you have

find?....................................................................

Are the verbs are in present tense or past tense?.............................. 5. Who are the characters in the story ? Suggest some names………………………

NOW, LET’S TRY IT OUT ON YOUR OWN

Description

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turtles – reptiles – eggs – sandy beach –soft shells

green turtles – hard shell – back – flippers – swim well

leatherback – thick leathery shell –endangered – extinct

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1. When writing a description, you are advised to use ‘Mr. How and His 5 Wives Technique’

ACTIVITY A

Look at the pictures. You may use all the words given to write about the turtle in

the space given. You are advised to spend about 35 minutes on this question.

1. By using “Mr. How and His 5 Wives Technique’, write your sentences in the table below.

Picture

No.

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(What)

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When

1 1. Turtles are reptiles

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2. They

3. The eggs

lay

have

eggs on sandy beach

soft shells

2 1. Green turtles

2. They

3. The flippers

have

also

help

hard shells on their backs

have flippers

them to swim well

3 1. The leatherback

2. They

3. They

has

are

are

thick leathery shell

endangered

extinct animals

4. Now, by referring to the tables above, rewrite your sentences in a paragraph. Please use linking words such as firstly, then, next, besides, moreover etc, to link your sentences.

Turtles are reptiles. They lay eggs on sandy beach. The eggs have soft shells.

One types of turtles is green turtles. Green turtles have hard shells on their backs.

Moreover, they have flippers . The flippers help them to swim better. Another

type of turtles is leatherback. The leatherback has thick leathery shell. They are

endangered and extinct animals.

Question 1The pictures below show the life cycle of a butterfly. You may use all the words

given to describe the cycle. You are advised to spend about 35 minutes on this

question.

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Now, lets’ see the sample answer

First, the butterfly lays eggs on the leaf of a plant in the garden. Next, the

eggs hatches and becomes a caterpillar. The caterpillar eats a lot until it becomes

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big and fat. Then, the caterpillar turns pupa. After a few days, an adult butterfly

comes out.

Question 2

The pictures below describe about what Lina and Johan do during the weekends.

You may use all the words given to describe the pictures. You are advised to spend

about 35 minutes on this question.

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Lina – Johan – siblings – helpful – parents –household chores

Sundays – cleans – house – washes – car

evenings – garden – weed – water – plants –praise

Activity A

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Title

INTRODUCTION

CONTENT 1

CONTENT 2

CONTENT 3

CONCLUSION

*************************************************************1.Tenses ( Use present tense for article – factual) ( Use past tense for article – events)

2. Spelling

3. Punctuation

4. to + infinitive

5. Flow of ideas and proper sequencing

6. Suitable vocabulary - adjectives / adverbs / linking words / conjunctions.

7. Writing must be neat and legible.

NOW, LET’S SEE THE SAMPLE ANSWER.

Title: The Things That We Should and Should Not Do When Handling Food

Firstly, we should always wash our hands before handling food. We must

use soap to wash our hands. We should also cover or tie our hair neatly when

cooking. This is because we do not want our hair to be in the food.

Secondly, we should wash and soak the vegetables thoroughly. This is

because we need to wash away all the dangerous bacteria.

Thirdly, we should keep the food covered. This is because we need to

protect the food from dust and flies.

Fourthly, we should use the spoon to dish out the food. Besides, we must

use separate serving spoons for each dish.

Fifthly, we should throw away expired food. This is because we do want to

fall sick.

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share thingslove and care

help one anotherbe a good listener

give a helping handdo homework

motivate each otherspend time together

Lastly, we should empty the rubbish regularly. Moreover, we must leave the

pets out of the kitchen. This is because we do not want the kitchen to be dirty.

QUESTION 1You have been asked to write an article for your school magazine on ‘How to Foster Unity’. You have come up with the following notes:

** Before you answer the activity, please answer the following questions.

1. What is the best title for this article?

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2. What is the first way to foster unity among friends/ people?

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3. Why do we need to share our things with other people?

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5. Why do we need to be a good listener?

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6. What is another example of ways to promote unity?

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7. Can you give some examples of how do you help your friends?

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8. What is the another example of ways to foster unity?

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9. Can you give some examples of how do you motivate your friends? Do you give praises, presents…etc…………………..?

10. What is the last example of ways to foster unity?

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11. How do you usually spend your time with your friends?

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Now, based on the answers that you have given for the above questions, let us write an article.

Title: Ways to Foster Unity

It is important to foster unity among our friends. If we can foster unity, we can learn and play together with our Malay, Chinese and Indian friends. There are four ways to foster unity.

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SpeechActivity A

Using the notes below, write a speech at the school assembly about the things you can do to save environment.

1. sort rubbish- recycling centre2. open burning- use rubbish bins3. save electricity – turn off appliances4. plant trees- release oxygen- absorb harmful carbon dioxide

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1. to use an appropriate greeting and closing

2. to state the purpose of the speech

3. to use all the notes given

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1.The format for a speech/talk .1. Greeting2. Purpose of the speech/talk3. Closing

2. Tenses ( You should use present tense for a speech/ talk)

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1.The format for a speech/talk .1. Greeting2. Purpose of the speech/talk3. Closing

2. Tenses ( You should use present tense for a speech/ talk)

F/C CONTENT POINT

F1Good morning to the principal, teachers and studentsGood morning to the teacher and my fellow friends

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I am standing here to talk about…….

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Thank you ( mandatory)

Thank you for listening

Thank you for your attention

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Before you answer the question, try to recall what you know about this topic by answering the following questions.

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1. The format for a speech/talk .1. Greeting2. Purpose of the speech/talk3. Closing

2. Tenses ( You should use present tense for a speech/ talk)

3. Spelling

4. Punctuation

5. to + infinitive

6. Flow of ideas and proper sequencing

7. Suitable vocabulary - adjectives / adverbs / linking words / conjunctions.

8. Interesting expressions and use of similes and proverbs where possible.

9. Writing must be neat and legible.

1. What do you think is happening to our world today ?2. Do you see examples of pollution (land pollution, water pollution, air

pollution, sound pollution) ?3. What are the effects of these pollution to us, plants and animals?4. Where do you usually get the information about this topic ?

NOW,LET’S SEE THE SAMPLE ANSWER

(Greeting) Good morning to the principal, teachers and fellow friends. ( Inform the

audience of your position and your topic for the speech) As the Nature Club

president of this school, I have been asked to give a speech entitled , “ Things You

Can Do to Save the Environment”. There are four ways to save the environment

from pollution.

First, we should sort the rubbish. We must sort the plastic bottles, old

newspaper and tins. We should send them to the recycling centre. It is important to

do this to save the environment.

Second, we should not practice the open burning of rubbish. We should

throw the rubbish in rubbish bins. It is important to do this to save the

environment.

Third, we should save electricity. We should turn off electrical appliances

when we do not use them anymore. It is important to do this to save the

environment.

Finally, we should plant more trees for clean air. Trees can release oxygen

and absorb harmful carbon dioxide. It is important to do this to save the

environment.

Thank you for listening. ( Ending)

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Question 1

The Consumers’ Society in your school is organizing a health campaign. As the President, you have been asked to deliver a talk during the school assembly about ‘How to Stay Healthy’. Write the text of the talk using the notes given below.

1. drink filtered or distilled water only

2. exercise regularly

3. reduce processed food

4. get enough sleep

When writing your talk,1. you may use all the points2. elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting3. add any other relevant information4. make sure it is not less than 120 words

Guidelines for question 1.

Good morning to the principal, …………………………………….. (greet the

audience). As the …………………………………………………………………………………………..

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(state your position, name of the club and title of the speech)

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Second,………………………………………………………………………………….

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Third,.…………………………………………………………………………………..

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Lastly,,.………………………………………………………………………………….

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Thank ………………………………

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When writing your talk,5. you may use all the points6. elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting7. add any other relevant information8. make sure it is not less than 120 words

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Report WritingOBJECTIVE:1. Give information or facts to your reader.2. Report an event.

Tips:1. Read the question carefully.2. Determine your reader.3. If a chart is given, study the details carefully.4. Give an appropriate title to the report.5. Make sure you have an introduction, body and conclusion6 Mention your name as the writer.

REPORT BASED ON PIE CHART/GRAPH/TABLEQuestion 1Your school carried out a survey on the means of transport taken by its 600 pupils to school. Using the results shown in the pie chart, write a report for your school magazine. Your report should not be less than 120 words.

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Means of transport to school

Bus 48%

Walk 30%

Bicycle 10%Others12%

Know what to do? Try this.1.What type of essay is this?2.What format do we use to write it?3. How do we start?

IntroductionLift the sentence from the question changing the word ‘your’ to ‘my’ or the name of your school. The results of the survey are shown in the pie chart.

Body48 %.48% of the pupils come to school by bus. The bus is the most popular means of transport. Some pupils use the school bus.Others use the public bus. 30 %30% of the pupils walk to school. These pupils live near the school. They can save money by walking to school.

10%10% of the pupils cycle to school.The bicycle is the least popular means of transport to school.This shows only few pupils own bicycles.

12%12% of the pupils come to school by other means of transport such as car and motorcycle.Only few parents own cars or motorcycles. This shows many pupils of SMK Taman Molek are quite poor.

ConclusionLift the sentence from the questionMention the most popular and least popular means of transport.

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The results of the survey show the bus as the most popular and the bicycle as the least popular means of transport to school

Sample Answer

Report on means of transport to SMK Taman Molek

SMK Taman Molek carried out a survey on the means of transport taken by its 600 pupils to school. The results of the survey are shown in the pie chart. 48% of the pupils come to school by bus. The bus is the most popular means of transport to school. Some pupils use the school bus while others use the public bus. Another 30% of the pupils walk to school. These pupils live near the school. So, they can save money by walking to school. Apart from that, only 10% of the pupils cycle to school. The bicycle is the least popular means of transport to school. This shows only few pupils own bicycles. 12% of the pupils come to school by other means of transport such as cars and motorcycles. Only few parents own cars or motorcycles. This shows many pupils of SMK Taman Molek are quite poor. Therefore, the results of the survey show the bus as the most popular and the bicycle as the least popular means of transport to school. Reported by,Ali bin Abu 3A7

Practice 1

Study the bar graph below and answer the question that follows.

The bar graph below shows the number of students who score A’s on the English Language Examination from Year 2000- Year 2005. Write a report for your school magazine on the performance of the school students and give reasons concerning their performance.

SMK BERKATNumber of students who score A’s in the English Language Examination 2000-2005

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 200505

101520253035404550

Reasons: 1 More experienced teachers1. Exam-based practices2. Exam seminar

When writing your report, you should:1. use all the information in the bar graph and notes given2. elaborate on the notes to make it interesting3. make sure it is not less than 120 words

READ AND UNDERTAND THE TASKS BEFORE YOU WRITE THE REPORTTask 1Write a title for the report

Task 2

Paragraph 1 (INTRODUCTION)1.Lift the sentence from the question.2.Mention the name of the school and what the bar graph shows

SMK Berkat has a number of students who scored A’s in the English Language Examination from the year 2000-2005. The performance of the school students can be seen in the bar graph.

Task 3Paragraph 21.Mention year of lowest performance

Only 10 students scored A’s in the year 2000.

2. Mention the year of highest performance

44 students scored A’s in the year 2005

3. Compare the trend from years 2000-2005

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The performance of SMK Berkat students has increased from years 2000-2005

Task 4

Paragraph 31 Mention there are 3 reasons why more students scored more A’s from 2000-2005 2.The first reason for the increasing trend of performance

First, there are more experienced teachers from 2000-2005

3.This shows experienced teachers help students to score A’s in the examination.

Task 5

Paragraph 41.The second reason for the increasing trend of performance

Second, there are more exam-based practices in the school.All the students do exam-based exercises every day.This shows exam-based practices help students to score A’s in the examination.

Task 6

Paragraph 51.The third reason for the increasing trend of performance

Third, there are more exam seminars in the school.This shows exam seminars help students to score A’s in the examination.

Task 7

Paragraph 6 (CONCLUSION1.Mention more students who scored A’s on the English Language Examination2.This shows increase of performance

Therefore, there are more students who scored A’s on the English Language Examination from Year 2000- Year 2005. This shows an increase on the performance of the school students of SMK Berkat.

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REPORT BASED ON CLUB ACTIVITIES

Question 1

Recently, the English Language Society sponsored a few students to a two-day English Camp. As you are one of the participants, your teacher has asked you to write a report for the society’s newsletter.

English Camp Organized by TV99 Activities:1. motivational talk2. scrabble competition3. tongue twister4. word power5. write right

When writing your report, you should:6. use all the information in the bar graph and notes given7. elaborate on the notes to make it interesting8. make sure it is not less than 120 words

Know what to do? Try this. 1. What type of essay is this?2. What format do we use to write it?3. How do we start?

Task 1Write a titleReport on _______Task2

Paragraph 1 (INTRODUCTION)1.Lift the sentence from the question to start your report.Mention to who, what and why the report is written.Remember to change ‘you are’ to ‘I am’ ‘Your teacher’ to my teacher‘You’ to ‘me’

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1. Form an opening sentence in the past tenseThe English Camp was organized by TV99.

2.Mention many activities at the two-day camp

Task 3

Paragraph 22. Write a sentence for motivational talk

We attended a motivational talk. (Try adding ‘First,’)

3.How was it?

We enjoyed the talk. (Try adding ‘very much’)It was interesting.

Task 4

Paragraph 3Use the past tense to form sentences1.Use ‘took part’ to show involvement

We took part in the scrabble competition. (Try adding ‘Second,’)

2.Who did you compete with?

We competed with friends from other schools.

3.Name the student who won the scrabble competition.

Ali bin Abu won the scrabble competition.

Task 5

Paragraph 41.Use the past tense to form sentences

We took part in the tongue-twister competition. (Try adding ‘ Third,’)

2.How was it?

It was fun.

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3.Who won the competition?

Lina Wong won the competition.

Task 6

Paragraph 51. Use the past tense to form sentences.

We took part in the word power activity. (Try adding ‘Next’) 2. What did you learn?

We learned many new words.

3. How was it?

It was fun.

Task 7

Paragraph 6

1. Use the past tense to form sentences.

We took part in the Write Right activity. (Try adding ‘then)

2. What did you learn?

We learned to write right sentences.

3. How was it?It was interesting.

Task 8

Paragraph 6 (CONCLUSION)

1. How did you feel?We enjoyed the English Camp very much ( Try adding ‘In conclusion,’)

2. What did you learn?. We learnt many new things from the English Camp.

Task 9

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Mention your name and class as the writer

NOW, LET’S TRY IT OUT ON YOUR OWNWRITE THE REPORT IN NOT LESS THAN 120 WORDS.

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Practice 1Read the sentences below. They are written in the present tense.

Our school’s National Day celebration starts with the march past. It takes place in our school field. The school band serenades us with our favourite P.Ramlee tunes. Then, we sing the national anthem. Our head prefect hoists the ‘Jalur Gemilang’,our Malaysian flag. We sing patriotic songs together with the school choir. At 9 a.m. the whole school watches the cultural show. Members of the Culutural Society sing patriotic songs. They wear traditional costumes to perform the 1Malaysia traditional dance. We enjoy the entertainment during the celebration. Besides, the rhythmic gymnastics, too, fascinate us. The skilful gymnasts move so gracefully. The whole celebration is colourful. The teachers tie ribbons all around the school grounds. Some tie a bow on colourful hoops as decoration. The grand celebration in conjunction with National Day is a memorable annual event in our school.

Practice 2 1. Underline the verbs.2. Rewrite the text in the past tense. 3. Then , see if you can try Practice 3

Practice 3Your school recently held a grand celebration in conjunction with National Day. You have been asked by your teacher to write a report for your school newsletter. In your report, use the notes below to describe the event.

1. started- march past –field –school band2. sang – National Anthem – flag –patriotic songs – choir3. cultural show – sang – traditional dances –enjoyed4. rhythmic gymnastics – gracefully – colourful – ribbons -hoops

When writing your report, you should:5. use all the information in the bar graph and notes given6. elaborate on the notes to make it interesting7. make sure it is not less than 120 words

NOW, LET’S TRY IT OUT ON YOUR OWNWRITE THE REPORT IN NOT LESS THAN 120 WORDS.

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Informal LetterTIPS

1. Write your address at the top right-hand corner of the letter. 2. Put a comma after every line.3. Put a full stop at the end of the address.4. Write the date below your address.5. Write the salutation on the left side of the letter. (Dear,)

Put a comma after the greeting.6. Your letter must have an introduction, body and conclusion.7. The body is the main reason for writing the letter.

Write in paragraphs.8. The conclusion should be short and simple.9. Sign off at the bottom right-hand corner of the letter.

Yours sincerely, Ani

Question 1

Write a letter to your friend, telling him or her on what you have been doing.You may use the following notes.

1. congratulate him or her on winning second place in an art competition 2. apologise for not writing so long3. tell her about the fund-raising project that your club is doing - washing cars for

the teachers to raise funds

When writing your letter, you should:1. lay out the letter correctly2. use all the information in the bar graph and notes given3. elaborate on the notes to make it interesting4. make sure it is not less than 120 words

Know what to do? Try this. 1.What type of essay is this?2.What format do we use to write it?3. How do we start?

Task 1 Write your address at the top right-hand corner of the letterWrite the date below your address

Task 2Start your letter with the salutation,

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Dear Minah (friend’s name)Task 31. Ask your friend how he/she is? Tell how you are.

How are you? My family and I are fine here. 2. Why are you writing the letter? (Lift from the question)

I am writing to tell you what I have been doing.

Task 4 1. Congratulate him or her on winning second place in an art competition on winning second place in the art competition2. Say something nice. How do you feel about it?

You deserve to win. I am very happy for you.

Task 51. Apologise for not writing so long

I apologise for not writing for so long.

2. Give 2 reasons Try adding ‘besides’

I was very busy with school activities. Besides, I just completed my midyear examsTask 61. Tell her about the fund-raising project that your club is doing- washing cars for the teachers to raise funds

I want to tell you about the fund-raising project that my club is doing. We are washing cars for the teachers.

3. Why are you doing this?We want to raise funds for the club.

Task 71. End the letter.That’s all for now.Hope to hear from you soon.Bye.

Task 81.Sign off at the bottom right-hand corner of the letter. Yours sincerely,

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Ani (your signature) Sample answer

22 Jalan Ayam, Taman Bakat, 81100 Johor Bahru. 28 May 2012Dear Minah, How are you? My family and I are fine here. I am writing to tell you what I have been doing. I want to congratulate you on winning second place in the art competition. You deserve to win. I am very happy for you. I apologise for not writing for so long. I was very busy with school activities. Besides, I just completed my midyear exams. I want to tell you about the fund-raising project that my club is doing. We are washing cars for the teachers. We want to raise funds for the club. That’s all for now. Hope to hear from you soon. Bye. Yours sincerely, AniPractice 1

Your younger brother Kino has been offered a place in a boarding school. However, he is undecided whether to take up the offer or not.Write a letter to him to persuade him to take up the offer for the following reasons:

5. he will learn to be independent and self-disciplined6. he should venture into a new environment7. for the better facilities and the chance to improve himselfWhen writing your letter, you should:8. lay out the letter correctly9. use all the information in the bar graph and notes given10. elaborate on the notes to make it interesting11. make sure it is not less than 120 words

READ AND UNDERTAND THE TASKS BEFORE YOU WRITE THE LETTER

Task 1 Write your address at the top right-hand corner of the letterWrite the date below your address

Task 2Start your letter with the salutation ,

Dear Kino ( brother’s name)

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Task 31. Ask your brother how he is? Tell how you are. How are you? I am fine here.

2. Why are you writing the letter? (Lift from the question)Mother told me that you have been offered a place in a boarding school. She also told me you are undecided whether to take up the offer or not.

Task 4 1. Congratulate Kino on being offered a place in a boarding school.I want to congratulate you on being offered a place in Star boarding school

2. Mention your takeAs your elder brother, I feel you should take up the offer. Task 51. Mention Why?If you accept the offer, you will learn to be independent. You will also learn to be self-disciplined. This will make you more responsible.

2. Reason 2If you accept the offer, you will venture into a new environment. You will meet new friends. You will also stay in a hostel with your new friends and new teachers.

3Reason 3If you accept the offer, you will have better facilities in your new boarding school such as the internet. Moreover, you will get to join the school band at Star. This will give you the chance to improve yourself.

Task 61. Ask your brother to decide wisely

I hope you will make a wise decision and accept the offer at Star boarding school. Task 71. End the letter.That’s all for now.Hope to hear from you soon.Bye.

Task 81. Sign off at the bottom right-hand corner of the letter. Yours sincerely, (your signature)

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NOW, LET’S TRY IT OUT ON YOUR OWNWRITE THE LETTER IN NOT LESS THAN 120 WORDS.

SUGGESTED ANSWER

Report on the English CampRecently, the English Language Society sponsored a few students to a two-

day English Camp. As I am one of the participants, my teacher has asked me to write a report for the society’s newsletter. The English Camp was organized by TV99. There were many activities at the two-day English camp. Firstly, we attended a motivational talk. We enjoyed the talk very much. It was interesting. Second, we took part in the scrabble competition. We competed with friends from other schools. Ali bin Abu won the scrabble competition. Third, we took part in the tongue-twister competition. It was fun. Lina Wong won the competition. Next, we took part in the word power activity. We learned many new words. It was fun. Then, we took part in the Write Right activity. We learnt to write right sentences.It was interesting. In conclusion, we enjoyed the English Camp very much. We learnt many new things from the English Camp.

Reported by,Ani binti Don3A3

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Unit 5Poems1. The River2. Mr. Nobody3. I wonder4. Heir Conditioning5. A Fighter’s Lines6. Leisure

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THE RIVERBY: VALERIE BLOOM

The River’s a wanderer,A nomad, a tramp.

He doesn't choose any one placeTo set up his camp.

The River’s a winder,Through valley and hillHe twists and he turns,He just cannot be still.

The River’s a hoarder,And he buries down deep

Those little treasuresThat he wants to keep.

The River’s a baby,He gurgles and hums,

And sounds like he’s happilySucking his thumbs.

The River’s a singer,As he dances along,

The countryside echoesThe notes of his song.

The River’s a monster,Hungry and vexed,

He’s gobbled up treesAnd he’ll swallow you next.

Activity ACircle the people who the river is compared to in this poem.

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hill camp wanderer place baby echoes tramp thumbs nomad singer song countryside notes monster valley trees treasures winder foot

Activity BMatch the words and pictures with their meaning.

Wanderer Annoyed, angry and irritated.

Tramp A person who collects and keeps a lot of things.

Winder Someone who travels from place to place.

Hoarder Someone without a home or a job, begging for food or money.

Gobbled To eat something very quickly and noisily.

Vexed Something that twists and bends.

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Activity CChoose the best answer for the questions below and rewrite in the space provided.1. Why is The River a wanderer, a nomad and a tramp?

______________________________________A. Because the River does not stay in one place.B. Because the River has a home

6. What does the countryside echo?

________________________________A. The sound of the river.B. The dance of the river.

2. The River is a winder because _______________________________________A. It is straight and narrow.B. It twists and turns around valleys and hills.

7. The River is called a Monster because_________________________________A. Sometimes it is raging.B. It looks ugly.

3. Where is The River burying those treasures?

_______________________________________A. On top of the hill.B. Deep in the river bed.

8. When do rivers normally gobble up trees and people?_________________________________A. Drought seasonB. During rainy season

4. What sounds does the River make?______________________________________A. Happy gurgles and soothing hums.B. Loud angry noises.

9. What is this poem about?_________________________________A. The different places in a forest.B. The different characteristics of a river.

5. The river is being compared to a singer because______________________________________A. It is very popular.B. It makes musical sounds.

10. What can we learn from this poem?_________________________________A. Appreciate rivers and nature.B. Be careful in everyday life.

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MR NOBODY

AUTHOR : UNKNOWN

I know a funny little man,

As quiet as a mouse,

Who does the mischief that is done

In everybody's house!

There's no one ever sees his face,

And yet we all agree

That every plate we break was

cracked

By Mr. Nobody.

`Tis he who always tears our books,

Who leaves the door ajar,

He pulls the buttons from our shirts,

And scatters pine afar;

That squeaking door will always

squeak,

For, prithee, don't you see,

We leave the oiling to be done

By Mr. Nobody.

He puts damp wood upon the fire,

That kettles cannot boil;

His are the feet that bring in mud,

And all the carpets soil.

The papers always are mislaid,

Who had them last but he?

There’s no one tosses them about

But Mr. Nobody.

The finger marks upon the door

By none of us are made;

We never leave the blinds unclosed,

To let the curtains fade.

The ink we never spill; the boots

That lying round you see

Are not our boots they all belong

To Mr. Nobody.

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EXERCISE 1Tick the mischief done in the house and blamed onto Mr. Nobody.

1 Crack plates2 Tear books3 Break windows4 Leave the door ajar6 Throw rubbish around7 Pull buttons from shirts8 Scatters pins

9 Write on walls10 Put damp wood upon fire11 Burn down the house12 Soil carpets13 Leave finger marks upon the door14 Spill water on the floor15 Leave boots lying around

EXERCISE 2Choose the best answer for the questions below.

1. All the mischief in everybody’s house

is blamed on

______________________

A. Ms. Clumsy

B. Mr. Nobody

2. The simile ‘As quiet as a mouse’

means

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A. All the mischief done quietly and

secretly.

B. The mischief done by someone small.

3. The door squeaks because somebody

forgot to _______________

A. oil it.

B. close it.

4. Why is the water unable to boil? A. The firewood is damp.

B. The firewood is not enough.

5. The carpet becomes _________ if our

feet bring in mud.

A. wet

B. dirty

6. Why does the curtain fade? A. Because the blinds were left unclosed.

B. Because the curtains were not washed.

7. This poem teaches us to be

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A. responsible

B. careless

8. Another moral value we can learn

from this poem is

A. We must always blame Mr. Nobody for

all mischief in the house.

B. We must admit if we do something

wrong in the house.

9. Where should we put our boots when

we come into the house?

A. Arrange them neatly outside or in a

shoe cabinet.

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B. Leave them lying around.

10. Actually, all the mischief around the

house is done by

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A. a mouse.

B. people in the house.

I WONDERBy: Jeannie Kirby

I wonder why the grass is green,And why the wind is never seen?

Who taught the birds to build a nest,And told the trees to take a rest?

O, when the moon is not quite round,Where can the missing bit be found?

Who lights the stars, when they blow out,And makes the lightning flash about?

Who paints the rainbow in the sky,And hangs the fluffy clouds so high?

Why is it now, do you suppose,That Dad won’t tell me, if he knows?

EXERCISE 1These are the elements of nature found in the poem. Can you label them properly? Answers are provided in the box below:

1. ____________________________

2._____________________________

3. _____________________________

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4. _____________________________

5. ______________________________

6. _____________________________

7._____________________________

8. ______________________________

9. ______________________________

EXERCISE 2Choose the right answer for every question below. Rewrite the answer in the space provided.

1. What is the persona asking about in the poem?

________________________________________________________________

Answer choices : A. The persona is asking about nature.

B. The persona is asking about the family.

2. What can the persona see at night?

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Answer choices: A. Rainbow and lightning B. The moon and the stars

3. The persona describes the wind as ‘invisible’. What does this mean?

_________________________________________________________________

Answer choices: A. It feels cold and wet B. It cannot be seen

4. What aspect of the ‘grass’ fascinates the persona?

_____________________________________________________________________

Answer choices: A. The colour B. The shape

5. Who is the persona in this poem?

________________________________________________________________Answer choices: A. An old man B. A young child

6. Two things are compared to people in this poem. What are they?_______________________________ and

______________________________

Answer choices: A. Grass and clouds B. Trees and stars

7. What can you learn from this poem?

_________________________________________________________________

Answer choices: A. We should make time to appreciate nature.

B. We should love each other.

8. The persona is asking many questions. It shows that he/she is

__________________________________________________________________

Answer choices: A. having fun with the parents. B. observant and inquisitive about

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nature.

9. What does ‘Dad’ in this poem symbolise?

____________________________________________________________________

Answer choices: A. One of the wonders of nature.

B. A wise adult who is supposed to know all answers.

10. Why do you think the father is not giving the persona any answers?

_____________________________________________________________________

Answer choices: A. The father thinks the answers are too complex and he does not know everything.

B. The father is too busy to answer the child.

HEIR CONDITIONINGBY: M SHANMUGHALINGAM

Grand dad did you breathebefore air cons were invented

was it hard stayingalive without modern inventions?Grandma weren’t you flustered

as you fluttered with paper fans?Could you communicate before

faxes and long distance callsbecame basic necessities?

Grandchild we livedbefore your age. Because

of our ignorance ,we did not know

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pollution, stress, traffic jamsdestruction of forests, streams and hills

we feared God and naturenow nature fears you andmoney is your new God.

EXERCISE 1Some of the words below are man-made while some are natural. Sort the words into separate categories.

air conditioners paper fans hills moneyforests pollution facsimiles nature

modern inventions traffic jams streams

NATURAL MAN-MADE

EXERCISE 2Choose the best answer for every question below. Rewrite the answers in the space provided.

1. How many questions are asked in this poem?

____________________________________.

A. Four B. Six

2. The poem is about ___________________________________________________________.

A. the friendship between two people. B. the different lifestyles now and a long time ago.

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3. This poem is a conversation between ____________________ and ____________________.

A. a mother and daughter B. a child and his grandparents

4. The child wants to know if it is difficult to live without _______________________________.

A. modern inventions B. pollution

5. What do the grandparents refer to when they say ‘our ignorance’?

_______________________________________________________

A. They refer to their problem solving

skills

B. They refer to their lack of knowledge to invent

modern conveniences.

6. What do the grandparents think of their lifestyle in the olden days?

_______________________________________________________

A. Their life was difficult without air

conditioning and faxes.

B. Their life was better because there were no

pollution and traffic jams.

7. Who thinks that the destruction of forests, streams and hills has affected the quality of life?

____________________________________________________

A. The child B. The grandparents

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8. What does the phrase ‘money is your God’ tell us about the present generation?

___________________________________________________________________

A. It tells us that the present generation is materialistic.

B. It tells us that the present generation is not efficient.

9. What is the main idea of the poem?

___________________________________________________________________

A. Even though modern inventions made life

easier, it brings harmful side effects.

B. Life can be stressful for those who do not work hard.

10. For the child to think that the grandparents’ lifestyle was difficult shows that he is ____________.

A. naive B. delightful

A FIGHTER’S LINEBY: MARZUKI ALI

I am old and wornand have lost all my strengthsufferingsand the history of the fight for independencehave forced sacrificesthat know no name or life

from the wheelchair of the rest of my daysI, body and energy crushed

see and cannot do muchthese times are too big a challengefor the remnants of my crippled yearsthe net of deceit spread everywheredisturbs me.

In the name of justiceWake up and form ranks sons of our ancestorsBe braveAnd erect a wall of peopleStand up heirs of our freedom

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I have no more voiceIt is you now who should speak!

EXERCISE 1Match the words and phrases from the poem (COLUMN A) with their

meaning (COLUMN B).

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. Old and worn a. Can see but cannot take action

because bounded in a wheelchair.

2. Independence b. Unite and fight together.

3. See and cannot do

much

c. Look old and tired.

4. Crippled d. Lose ability to use limbs.

5. I have no more voice e. Freedom

6. Wake up and form

ranks

f. People do not listen because

the persona is no longer

important.

EXERCISE 2Choose the best answer for the questions below. Rewrite in the space provided.

1. Which phrase in the poem tells us the persona is weary and has been around a long time?

______________________________________A. forced sacrificesB. old and worn

2. Why do you think the persona is in a wheelchair?_______________________________________A. He was badly injured.B. He was feeling tired.

3. What disturbs him a great deal?_________________________________________A. The deception that he sees spreading everywhere.B. The fact that his body and energy are crushed.

4. Who is he talking to?_______________________________A. The politicians.B. The younger generation.

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5. What does the persona want the younger generation to do?_____________________________________________________A. The persona wants the younger generation to enjoy nature.B. The persona wants the younger generation to stand united.

6. What does the persona mean by asking them to ‘Wake up’ and ‘Be brave’?____________________________________________________________A. He wants them to go out and give a speech to other people.B. He wants them to realize the truth and fight for the country.

7. What has the younger generation inherited as heirs?_____________________________________________A. The younger generation has inherited freedom.B. The younger generation has inherited education.

8. Which line means that the persona is unable to speak out for the country?____________________________________________A. I, body and energy crushed.B. I have no more voice.

9. How does the persona feel about his country?____________________________________A. He dislikes his country.B. He loves his country very much.

10. Who do you think the persona is?___________________________________A. A veteran fighter.B. A middle-aged teacher.

LEISUREBY: WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES

What is this life, full of careWe have no time to stand and stare.

No time to stand beneath the boughsAnd stare as long as sheep or cows.

No time to see, when woods we passWhere squirrels hide their nuts in grass.

No time to see, in broad daylight

Streams full of stars, like stars at night.

No time to turn at Beauty’s glanceAnd watch her feet, how they can dance.

No time to wait till her mouth canEnrich that smile her eyes began.

A poor life this if, full of care

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We have no time to stand and stare.

EXERCISE 1Label the pictures below with words from the poem.

Cow Stars Squirrel

Boughs Sheep Woods

Dance Nuts Stream

EXERCISE 2Answer the questions below based on the poem.1. What is the main problem faced by

people today? __________________________________A. We do not have time.B. We do not have education.

2. Why does Man have no time for leisure today?__________________________________

__________________________________A. Because we do not like to take some time off.B. Because we worry too much about life, work and family.

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3. Where do we stand if we have time as according to the poem?

__________________________A. On top of a hill.B. Beneath the boughs.

4. What do sheep and cows do the whole day long in the field?

______________________A. PlayB. Gaze

5. What would the squirrels be doing in the woods if the persona observes them carefully?__________________________________A. Storing and hiding nuts.B. Playing in the woods.

6. According to him, he has a ‘poor life’ if he __________________________________

A. has no money to spend.B. has no time to relax and stare at nature.

7. Where would the persona pass each day?_______________________________A. The woodsB. The mountains

8. What can the persona see during the day?__________________________________

__________________________________

A. The reflection of sunlight in the streams.B. People dancing in the fields.

9. Why do people need to take time off?__________________________________A. So that they can get better education.B. So that they can relax and enjoy nature.

10. What is the tone used in the poem?____________________________A. Reflective tone B. Angry tone

POEMS - ANSWER SHEET

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THE RIVER BY VALERIE BLOOMACTIVITY Awanderer baby tramp nomad singer

ACTIVITY BWanderer – Someone who travels from place to place.Tramp – Someone without a home or a job, begging for food or money.Winder – Something that twists and bends.Hoarder – A person who collects and keeps a lot of things.Gobbled – Ate something very quickly and noisily.Vexed – Annoyed, angry and irritated.

ACTIVITY C1. A2. B3. B4. A5. B

6. A7. A8. B9. B10.A

MR. NOBODYEXERCISE 1

2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15

EXERCISE 21. B2. A3. A4. A5. B

6. A7. A8. B9. A10. B

I WONDER BY JENNIE KIRBYEXERCISE 11. grass2. birds3. nest4. trees5. moon6. stars7. lightning8. rainbow9. clouds

EXERCISE 21. A2. B3. B4. A5. B6. B7. A8. B9. B10. A

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HEIR CONDITIONING BY M. SHANMUGHALINGAMEXERCISE 1NATURAL: MAN-MADE:hills air conditioners traffic jamsforests paper fans modern inventionsnature pollutionstreams facsimiles

EXERCISE 21. A2. B3. B4. A5. B6. B7. B8. A9. A10. A

A FIGHTER’S LINES BY MARZUKI ALI EXERCISE 11.c2.e3.a4.d5.f6.b

EXERCISE 21. B2. A3. A4. B5. B6. B7. A8. B9. B10. A

LEISURE BY W.H.DAVIESEXERCISE 11. Bough2. Sheep3. Cow4. Woods5. Squirrel6. Nuts7. Stream8. Stars9. Dance

EXERCISE 21. A2. B3. B4. B5. A6. B7. A8. A9. B10. A

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Unit 6 Around the worldin 80 days1. Set 1 – The character that I like2. Set 2 - The relationship that I like3. Set 3 – The character who changes4. Set 4 – The character that I dislike5. Set 5 – The event that I like6. Set 6 – The moral value7. Set 7 – The theme8. Set 8 – The sad event9. Set 9 – The setting

Answers

GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS

1. This section consists of 10 samples of PMR questions (Paper 2, Section B,

Question 2)

2. Each question has some suggested activities for teachers. However, teachers

are encouraged to come up with their own activities to suit their students’

level of proficiency.

3. Teachers are advised to carry out suggested task(s) before answering the

questions.

4. Students are encouraged to do essay transcriptions of each set as

homework. Teachers collect the transcript to check for errors.

5. Students should also be trained to understand the meaning of “continuous

writing” which means they have to write in paragraphs and not like jotting

down notes.

6. A good answer should have at least 3 paragraphs.

Set 1 – The Character That I Like

TASK 1.1Read the sentences below. Choose the correct sentences and put a [√ ] in the box provided.

1. In the novel Around the World in 8 Days by Jules Verne, a character who I admire is Philly Frog.

2. In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, a character who I admire is Phileas Fogg.

3. He works as a butler.

4. He is the one who makes a wager on being able to go round the world in 80 days.

5. He always gives up whenever he faces problem.

6. Whenever he faces a problem he will think for another solution.

7. Phileas is a coward and selfish man.

8. Phileas is a brave and courageous man.

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9. He helps save Aouda from the bandits in India.

10.Later, on their way to Chicago, he tries to stop a train racing off without a driver.

11. He also helps to repair a ship on their way to Chicago

12. Phileas is also forgiving.

13. He always accepts Passepartout’s mistakes.

14. Phileas is even willing to pay a bail for Passepartout in Calcutta.

15. Phileas always cares for others.

16. He offers a free ride to Fix aboard the Tankadere.

17. His kindness is also seen when he gives the elephant as a gift to Ali

18. Phileas then asks Ali to pay him back when Ali has enough money.

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[ ]PMR MODEL QUESTION

You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this question

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Based on one of the novels above, choose a character that you admire the most in the novel. Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.Your response should be:1. not less than 50 words

2. in continuous writing (not in note form)

A helping hand from Passepartout …

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These are the synonyms for the word admire:1. like2. respect3. idolise

The Railway Children - Edith Nesbit

Around the World in 80 Days - Jules Verne

How I Met Myself - David A. Hill

TASK 1.2Write out all the correct sentences to form an essay.

Begin with:In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, a character who I

admire is

1.______________________________________________________________

2.___________________________________________________________________

__

3.___________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Firstly,

4.__________________________________________________

__________________5._________________________________________________

______________________________________6._____________________________

____________________________________________________________________

______

Secondly,7._______________________________________________

__

_____________________8.______________________________________________

________________________9.___________________________________________

____

Thirdly, 10.

_________________________________________________

_______________________11.

_____________________________________________

_______________________12.

_____________________________________________.

The above evidences support my answer. I hope I can be like Phileas. After

solving all the difficulties, he succeeds in achieving his dream at the end.

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Set 2- The Relationship Among Characters

TASK 2.1

The information below can be used to answer the question on relationship between characters. Fill in each blank with an appropriate word.

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Do you know that this answer can be used for these questions too?1. Write about the lessons you have learnt from a

character.2. Write about a character who shows positive

traits / moral values/ good examples.3. Write about a character who can be a good role

3. P_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is very loyal to his master.

4. He worries when his master has to look for another t r _ _ s_ _ _ t.

5. He also helps his master to save A _ _ d _ and fight the bandits in India and A _ _ _ _ _ _.

6. He is happy when Phileas finds a woman to m_ _ ry.

1. In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, the relationship that has impressed me the most is between P_ _ _ _ _ _ and P_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

2. They are master and butler but as the story continues we see that they c_ _ e for each other and l_ y_ l to each other.

7. P_ _ _ _ _ _ cares for his butler.

8. When his butler is missing in H_ _g K_ _g he leaves some m_ _ _y with the police to search for his butler.

9. When Passepartout is kidnapped by the bandits, P_ _ _ _ _ _ rescues him.

10. This shows that their relationship is very special.

PMR MODEL QUESTION

You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this question

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

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The Railway Children- Edith NesbitAround the World in 80 Days- Jules VerneHow I Met Myself- David A. Hill

The synonym for the word relationship is bond.

Based on one of the novels above, describe the relationship that has impressed me the most. Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.

Your response should be:

3. not less than 50 words

4. in continuous writing (not in note form)

A helping hand from Phileas Fogg….

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TASK 2.2

Rewrite the sentences from number 1 until number 10 to form an essay.

Begin with:

1. In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, the relationship

that has impressed me the most is that between ____________ and

_____________.

2.___________________________________________________________________

__

____________________________________________________________________

__.

Firstly,

3.__________________________________________________

4.___________________________________________________________________

____________________5._______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________.Moreover, 6.

______

____________________________________________________________________

___

Secondly,

7._________________________________________________

8.___________________________________________________________________

________________________9.___________________________________________

______________________.

In conclusion

10.___________________________________________________

_____________________.

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Do you know that this answer can be used with these three questions too?Write about characters who work together.Write about the relationship among characters.Write about the theme of friendship.

Set 3 – The Character Who Experiences Changes Task 3.1: Solve this maze. You must collect 15 correct statements ONLY. Use a pencil

first.

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In the end, he changes and become a better person.

At the end of the story he becomes a poor man.

He asks Aouda to work for him as a maid

He decides to marry Aouda and end his lonely life

He even helps Aouda to find her cousin in Hong Kong

Phileas has also become a more caring person .towardothersHe is the one who suggests that Aouda should be saved

He kicks Passepartout for entering the temple

He is even willing to fight the American bandits to save Passepartout

He does not punish Passepartout when he makes mistakes at a temple in Bombay.

He does not complain when he has missed his ship

When he goes on the trip around the world he becomes more flexible.

Phileas is a precise and an organized person.

He lives alone in his house.

He follows a strict routine every day.

He likes things to follow his way and shows no emotion.

He fires his old butler for preparing the water 2 degrees too cold

He has robbed a bank

He becomes a funnier man

START

PMR MODEL QUESTION

You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this question

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

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The Railway Children- Edith NesbitAround the World in 80 Days- Jules VerneHow I Met Myself- David A. Hill

These are synonyms of the word changes:developstransforms

Based on one of the novels above, choose a character who changes in the novel. Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.

Your response should be:

5. not less than 50 words

6. in continuous writing (not in note form)

A helping hand from Aouda….

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TASK 3.2

Rewrite the 15 correct statements that you have collected across while solving the

maze.

In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, the character who

changes in the novel is Phileas Fogg.

1.______________________________________

2.________________________________________and

3.________________________

_____________________4.______________________________________________

__

__________________. For example, 5.

______________________________________

___________________________.

6._____________________________________________________________

__

_________________________________7.__________________________________

__

_____________________8.______________________________________________

__

______________________. Moreover, 9 .

____________________________________

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_______________10.

_____________________________________________________

In addition, 11.

____________________________________________________

12.________________________________________________________.13.

_________

_________________________________In the end

14.___________________________

____________________________15.

________________________________________

Set 4 – The Character That I Dislike

Task 4.1

Phileas was put into jail by Detective Fix when he returns to England. IMAGINE that

there is a secret number code to open the jail lock. Try to find the secret number

code by numbering the paragraphs below in a correct order.

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Guess the secret number code to open Phileas’ jail lock.

Then, Fix follows Phileas everywhere and tries to sabotage their journey. For example, Fix makes sure that Passepartout is charged in a court in Calcutta.

When he arrives back in England, he arrests Phileas. This delays Phileas’ return.

The character that I dislike is Detective Fix. He is a detective hired by the Bank of England to catch the bank robber.

Thirdly, when they are in Hong Kong he tries to make Passepartout believes that Phileas is a robber.

When Passepartout does not believe him, he gets someone else to knock Passepartout. As a result, Fogg and Aouda are separated from Passepartout.

Firstly, I dislike him because he accuses Phileas of being a robber too quickly and unfairly.

Besides, Fix is also a materialistic man. On their way back to England from America, Fix keeps worrying about how little reward he might get.

PMR MODEL QUESTION

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The Railway Children- Edith NesbitAround the World in 80 Days- Jules VerneHow I Met Myself- David A. Hill

You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this question

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Based on one of the novels above, choose a character that you dislike. Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.

Your response should be:

7. not less than 50 words

8. in continuous writing (not in note form)

A helping hand from Detective Fix….

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These are synonyms for the word dislike:hatedetestloathe

Set 5- The Event That I Like

TASK 5.1

Complete the following dialogue between the two classmates of 3 Gigih by

rearranging the jumbled up letters.

Daniel : I heard you have finished reading the novel. Which event do you find

interesting?

Stephanie: The interesting part is when Phileas, Passepartout, Ali and Sir Francis _

_ _ _ (asve) Aouda.

Daniel : Why is it interesting?

Stephanie: It is full of adventure and action. First they ride on an _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

(pnhatele) called Kiouni. Then they enter a thick _ _ _ _ _ _(gunjle) and

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The Railway Children- Edith NesbitAround the World in 80 Days- Jules VerneHow I Met Myself- David A. Hill

see a group of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (tidbans) dragging a young pretty _ _ _ _

(ligr)

Daniel : What does Phileas and his friend do when they see her in trouble?

Stephanie: Phileas, Passepartout, Ali and Sir Francis decide to save her. At _ _ _ _ _

(tighn), when the bandits are asleep, Passepartout enters the hut and

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ (sarierc) Aouda back to Kiouni.

Daniel : Is it really that easy?

Stephanie: Unluckily, the bandits see them Passepartout and Ali and chase after

them. The bandits also shoot many arrows at them.

Daniel : What happens then?

Stephanie: Passepartout, Ali, Sir Francis and Phileas manage to _ _ _ _ _(bciml) onto

Kiouni and escape from the bandits.

Daniel : Wow. I hope I can be like Phileas. After solving all the difficulties, he

succeeds in achieving his dream in the end.

PMR MODEL QUESTION

You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this question

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Based on one of the novels above, choose an interesting event. Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.

Your response should be:

9. not less than 50 words

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The other terms for the phrase interesting event are: Interesting partSignificant sceneImportant incidentHappy eventMemorable event

10. in continuous writing (not in note form)

A helping hand from Kiouni the elephant….

Set 6 - The Moral Value

TASK 6.1

Find these hidden moral values or lessons in this word search.

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K G E C Q X A C X

I I C Z X Z A A R

D P N P R V B L J

E R E D V Y P M O

T F T X N R H N P

E D S Z B E T E W

R Y I U K V S S E

M B S F L A O S L

I J R N W R X W Y

N W E C Y B B T L

A A P Q Z P L D Z

T X E M G A R W C

I S W Z Y F W I K

O E Q O R D N N B

N U L V X P N D L

bravery kindness loyalty

persistencedetermination calmness

The Railway Children- Edith NesbitAround the World in 80 Days- Jules VerneHow I Met Myself- David A. Hill

PMR MODEL QUESTION

You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this question

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Based on one of the novels above, choose a lesson have you learnt from the novel. Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.

Your response should be:

11. not less than 50 words

12. in continuous writing (not in note form)

A helping hand from Aouda….

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These are the synonyms for the word lesson: 1) Moral value2) Message

TASK 6.2

Fill in these blanks with the moral values in Task 6.1.

In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, one lesson that I

choose is the importance of good values. The values that I have learnt are

___________, _____________, _____________, _______________,

_______________ and ______________.

Firstly, Passepartout shows ____________ to his master. He is a responsible

butler and does his work as best as he can. He also does not believe when Fix says

his monsieur is a robber.

Secondly, Phileas and Passepartout both show ___________ when they

rescue Aouda from the bandits in India. Phileas also shows ___________ when he

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rescues Passepartout after he is captured by the bandits in America. Aouda shows

__________ when she wants Phileas to rescue Passepartout.

Thirdly, Phileas shows ____________, _____________, _____________, and

______________. He never gives up despite the problems. He rides on elephants

when the train has stopped in India. He also tries to find another boat whenever he

misses the right steamer. In America he bravely suggests that he should rescue

Passepartout from the bandits.

The above evidences support my answer. From the novel, I have learned

that difficulties can be solved by practicing good values.

Set 7 – The Theme

Task 7.1

Tick ( √ ) the correct evidences to support the theme of determination.

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Phileas do not surrender when the bandits attack him and the rest

Passepartout joins an acrobatic team in Yokohama to surviveThe American bandits kidnap Passepartout.

Passepartout punches Fix when they meet again on a ship to America

Phileas buys an elephant to continue their journey

DETERMINATION

The Railway Children- Edith NesbitAround the World in 80 Days- Jules VerneHow I Met Myself- David A. Hill

You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this question

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

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The word theme means main ideas shown in the novel.

Based on one of the novels above, discuss about a theme. Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.

Your response should be:

13. not less than 50 words

14. in continuous writing (not in note form)

A helping hand from Kiouni the elephant….

Task 7.2

From the diagram in Task 7.1, choose the correct topic sentences to suit each paragraph.

In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, a theme shown is

determination. We can see determination in many characters when they are facing

problems.

Firstly, it is shown when ____________________________________. They

cannot ride the train because the railway is incomplete. They ride through thick

forest and meet with bandits but they still never give up.

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Secondly, when they are rescuing Aouda in the thick forest,

_________________________________________________. They follow their plan

successfully.

Thirdly,____________________________________________________. He

is separated from Aouda and Phileas. However, he does not give up. He works with

the acrobatic team because he wishes to follow them to America and meet Aouda

and Phileas again.

The above evidences support my answer. I hope I can be like Phileas. After

solving all the difficulties, he succeeds in achieving his dream in the end.

Set 8- The Sad Event

TASK 8.1

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Match COLUMN A with COLUMN B to form a meaningful description of a sad event in the novel.No COLUMN A No COLUMN B1 In the novel Around the World in 80

Days, the sad event isPhileas goes to bed with a heavy heart.

2. He has gone through so much trouble

but he has lost wager for being a day late.

3. That night and do a lot of thinking4. The next morning to Aouda for taking her to England

when he has no money anymore.5. Then, because of his master’s

sadnesswhen Phileas thinks he has lost the wager.

6. Aouda and Phileas just stay at home he thinks about his lonely life with no family or true friends.

7. Phileas keeps apologizing he does not go to the Reform Club.8. Phileas also feels sad when Passepartout feels so guilty.PMR MODEL QUESTION

You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this question

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Based on one of the novels above, describe a sad event from the novel. Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.Your response should be:15. not less than 50 words

16. in continuous writing (not in note form)

A helping hand from Aouda….

Set 9- The Setting

TASK 9.1

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The Railway Children - Edith Nesbit

Around the World in 80 Days - Jules Verne

How I Met Myself - David A. Hill

The synonyms for the word

sad:

1) Unhappy

2) Gloomy

The Railway Children- Edith NesbitAround the World in 80 Days- Jules VerneHow I Met Myself- David A. Hill

Label the map correctly with the different places given.

PMR MODEL QUESTION

You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this question

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Based on one of the novels above, describe the setting and how the plot affects the setting. Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.Your response should be:

17. not less than 50 words

18. in continuous writing (not in note form)

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Yokohama

BombayHong KongNew York

San Francisco

LondonCalcuttaSuez

The meanings of the word setting are:The places in the novelThe time mentioned in the novelThe culture of the people in the novel.

A helping hand from Passepartout …………..

TASK 9.2

In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne the plot affects

the setting in many ways.

Firstly, the novel begins in _________.Later, Phileas visits big cities

around the world such

as________,_________,_________,_________,________,________ and Liverpool.

In __________, Passepartout notices the people wear different dresses and he sees

a beautiful parade. In America, they start their journey from ____________. On

their way to ___________ they pass a dry field, buffaloes, old bridge and face some

bandits.

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The above evidences support my answer. I hope I can be like Phileas and

explore the world and learn different cultures.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS - ANSWERS

SUGGESTED ANSWERS FOR SET 1

TASK 1.1

1 In the novel Around the World in 8 Days by Jules Verne, a character who I

admire is Phileas Frog.

2 In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, a character who I admire is Phileas Fogg.

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3 He works as a butler.

4 . He is the one who makes a wager on being able to go round the world in 80 days.

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5 He always gives up whenever he faces problem.

6 Whenever he faces a problem he will think for another solution. √7 Phileas is a coward and selfish man.

8 Phileas is a brave and courageous man. √9 He helps save Aouda from the bandits in India. √10 Later, on their way to Chicago, he tries to stop a train racing off without

a driver. √

11 He also helps to repair a ship on their way to Chicago

12 Phileas is also forgiving. √13 He always accepts Passepartout’s mistakes. √14 Phileas even willing to pay a bail for Passepartout in Calcutta. √15 Phileas always cares for others √16 He offers a free ride to Fix aboard the Tankadere. √17 His kindness is also seen when he gives the elephant as a gift to Ali √18 Phileas then asks Ali to pay him back when Ali has enough money

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In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, a character who I admire is Phileas Fogg. He is the one who makes a wager on being able to go round the world in 80 days. Whenever he is faced with a problem he thinks for another solution.

Firstly, Phileas is a brave and courageous man. He helps save Aouda from the bandits in India. Later, on their way to Chicago, he tries to stop a train racing off without a driver.

Secondly, Phileas is also forgiving. He always accepts Passepartout’s mistakes.Phileas even willing to pay a bail for Passepartout in Calcutta.

Thirdly, Phileas always cares for others. He offers a free ride to Fix aboard the Tankadere. His kindness is also seen when he gives the elephant as a gift to Ali.

The above evidences support my answer. I hope I can be like Phileas. After solving all the difficulties, he succeeds in achieving his dream in the end.

SUGGESTED ANSWER FOR SET 2

TASK 2.1

3. Passepartout is very loyal to his master.

4. He worries when his master has to look for another transport.

5. He also helps his master to save Aouda and fight the bandits in India and America .

6. He is happy when Phileas finds a woman to marry.

1. In Around the Novel Around the World in 80 Days, the relationship has impressed me the most is that between Phileas and Passepartout.

2. They are master and butler but as story continues we see that they care for each other and loyal to the other.

7. Phileas cares for his butler.

8. When his butler is missing in Hong Kong he leaves some money with the police to search for his butler.

9. When Passepartout is kidnapped by the bandits, Phileas rescues him.

10. This shows that their relationship is very special.

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1. In Around the Novel Around the World in 80 Days, the relationship that has impressed me the most is between Phileas and Passepartout. 2. They are master and butler but as the story continues we see that they care for each other and loyal to the other.

Firstly, 3. Passepartout is very loyal to his master. 4. He worries when his master has to look for another transport. 5. He also helps his master to save Aouda and fight the bandits in India and America. Moreover, 6.he is happy when Phileas finds a woman to marry.

Secondly, 7. Phileas cares for his butler. 8. When his butler is missing in Hong Kong he leaves some money with the police to search for his butler. 9. When Passepartout is kidnapped by the bandits, Phileas rescues him.

In conclusion, 10. this shows that their relationship is very special.

SUGGESTED ANSWER FOR SET 3

Task 3.1

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Task 3.2

In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, the character who changes in the novel is Phileas Fogg.

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Phileas is a precise and an organized person. He lives alone in his house. He follows a strict routine every day. He likes things to follow his way and shows no emotion. He fires his old butler for preparing the water 2 degrees too cold.

When he goes on the trip around the world he becomes more flexible. He does not complain when he has missed his ship. He does not punish Passepartout when he made mistakes at a temple in Bombay. He is even willing to fight the American bandits to save Passepartout.

Moreover, Phileas has also become a more caring person. He is the one who suggests that Aouda should be saved. He even helps Aouda to find her cousin in Hong Kong. In the end, he decides to marry Aouda and end their lonely lives.

The above evidences support my answer. In conclusion, he changes and becomes a better person.

SUGGESTED ANSWER FOR SET 4

TASK 4.1.

Then, Fix follows Phileas everywhere and tries to sabotage their journey. For example, Fix makes sure that Passepartout is charged in court in Calcutta.

When he arrives back in England, he arrests Phileas. This delays Phileas’ return.

The character that I dislike is Detective Fix. He is a detective hired by the Bank of England to catch the bank robber.

Thirdly, when they are in Hong Kong he tries to make Passepartout believes that Phileas is a robber.

When Passepartout does not believe him, he gets someone else to knock Passepartout. As a result, Phileas and Aouda are separated from Passepartout.Firstly, I dislike him because he accuses Phileas of being a robber too quickly and unfairly.

Besides, Fix is also a materialistic man. On their way back to England from America, Fix keeps worrying about how little reward he might get.

Continuous form

In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, the character that I

dislike is Detective Fix. He is a detective hired by the Bank of England to catch the

bank robber.

Firstly, I dislike him because he accuses Phileas of being a robber too quickly

and unfairly. Then, Fix follows Phileas everywhere and tries to sabotage their

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journey. For example, Fix makes sure that Passepartout is charged in court in

Calcutta. Thirdly, when they are in Hong Kong he tries to make Passepartout

believes that Phileas is a robber. When Passepartout does not believe him, he gets

someone else to knock Passepartout. As a result, Phileas and Aouda are separated

from Passepartout. Besides, Fix is also a materialistic man. On their way back to

England from America, Fix keeps worrying about how little reward he might get.

When he arrives back in England, he arrests Phileas. This delays Phileas’ return.

The above evidences support my answer. I hope I will not be like Detective

Fix. He seems to be selfish.

SUGGESTED ANSWER FOR SET 5

Daniel : I heard you have finished reading the novel. Which event do you find interesting?

Stephanie: The interesting part is when Phileas, Passepartout, Ali and Sir Francis save (asve) Aouda.

Daniel : Why is it interesting?Stephanie: It is full of adventure and action. First they ride on an elephant (pnhatele)

called Kiouni. Then they enter a thick jungle (gunjle) and see a group of bandits (tidbans) dragging a young pretty girl.

Daniel : What do they do when they see her in trouble?Stephanie: Phileas, Passepartout, Ali and Sir Francis decide to save her. At night

(tighn), when the bandits are asleep, Passepartout enters the hut and carries (sarierc) Aouda back to Kiouni.

Daniel : Is it really that easy?Stephanie: Unluckily, the bandits see Passepartout and Ali and chase them. The

bandits also shoot many arrows at them.Daniel : What happens then?Stephanie: Passepartout, Ali, Sir Francis and Phileas manage to climb( bclim) onto

Kiouni and escape from the bandits.

Continuous form

In the novel Around the World in 80 Days the interesting part is when

Phileas, Passepartout, Ali and Sir Francis save Aouda. It is full of adventure and

action.

First, they ride on an elephant called Kiouni. Then, they enter a thick jungle

and see a group of bandits dragging a young pretty girl. Phileas, Passepartout, Ali

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and Sir Francis decide to save her. At night, when the bandits are asleep,

Passepartout enters the hut and carries Aouda back to Kiouni. Unluckily, the bandits

see Passepartout and Ali and chase them. The bandits also shoot many arrows at

them. Passepartout, Ali, Sir Francis and Phileas manage to climb onto Kiouni and

escape from the bandits.

The above evidences support my answer. I hope I can be like Phileas. After

solving all the difficulties, he succeeds in achieving his dream in the end.

SUGGESTED ANSWER FOR SET 6

TASK 6.1

TASK 6.2In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, one lesson that I

choose is the importance of good values. The values that I have learned are loyalty, kindness, persistence, determination, calmness and bravery .

Firstly, Passepartout shows loyalty to his master. He is a responsible butler and does his work as best as he can. He also does not believe when Fix says his monsieur is a robber.

Secondly, Phileas and Passepartout both show kindness when they rescue Aouda from the bandits in India. Phileas also shows kindness when he rescues

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Phileas do not surrender when the bandits attack him and the rest

Passepartout joins an acrobatic team in Yokohama to surviveThe American bandits kidnap Passepartout.

Passepartout punches Fix when they meet again on a ship to America

Phileas buys an elephant to continue their journey

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Passepartout after he is captured by the bandits in America. Aouda shows kindness when she wants Phileas to rescue Passepartout.

Thirdly, Phileas shows, persistence, determination, calmness and bravery . He never gives up despite the problems. He rides on elephants when the train has stopped in India. He also tries to find another boat whenever he misses the right steamer. In America he bravely suggests that he should rescue Passepartout from the bandits.

The above evidences support my answer. From the novel I have learned that difficulties can be solved by practicing good values.

SUGGESTED ANSWER FOR SET 7

TASK 7.1

TASK 7.2

In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, a theme shown is determination. We can see determination in many characters when they are facing problems.

Firstly, it is shown when Phileas buys an elephant to continue their journey. They cannot ride the train because the railway is incomplete. They ride through thick forest and meet with bandits but they still never give up.

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Secondly, when they are rescuing Aouda in the thick forest, Phileas do not surrender when the bandits attack him and the rest. They follow their plan successfully.

Thirdly, Passepartout joins an acrobatic team in Yokohama to survive. He is separated from Aouda and Phileas. However, he does not give up. He works with the acrobatic team because he wishes to follow them to America and meet Aouda and Phileas again.

The above evidences support my answer. I hope I can be like Phileas. After solving all the difficulties, he succeeds in achieving his dream in the end.

SUGGESTED ANSWER FOR SET 8

TASK 8.1No COLUMN A No COLUMN B1 In the novel Around the World in 80

Days, the sad event is3 Phileas goes to bed with a heavy

heart.2. He has gone through so much

trouble2 but he has lost wager for being late

one day.3. That night 6 and do a lot of thinking4. The next morning 7 to Aouda for taking her to England

when he has no money anymore.5. Then, because of his master’s

sadness 1 when Phileas thinks he has lost the

wager. 6. Aouda and Phileas just stay at home 8 he thinks about his lonely life with no

family or true friends.7. Phileas keeps apologizing 4 he does not go to the Reform Club.8. Phileas also feels sad when 5 Passepartout feels so guilty.

CONTINUOUS FORMIn the novel Around the World in 80 Days, the sad event is when Phileas

thinks he has lost the wager. He has gone through so much trouble but he has lost the wager for being a day late.

That night, Phileas goes to bed with a heavy heart. The next morning, he does not go to the Reform Club. Aouda and Phileas just stay at home and do a lot of thinking. Then, because of his master’s sadness, Passepartout feels so guilty. Phileas keeps apologizing to Aouda for taking her to England when he has no money anymore. Phileas also feels sad when he thinks about his lonely life with no family or true friends.

The above evidences support my answer. I hope I can be like Phileas. After solving all the difficulties, he succeeds in achieving his dream in the end.SUGGESTED ANSWER FOR SET 9

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TASK 9.2

In the novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne the plot affects the setting in many ways.

Firstly, the novel begins in London. Later, Phileas visits big cities around the world such as Bombay, Calcutta, Hong Kong, Yokohama, San Francisco, New York and Liverpool. In Bombay, Passepartout notices that the people wear different dresses and they have a beautiful parade. In America, they start their journey from San Francisco. On their way to New York they pass a dry field, buffaloes,an old bridge and face some bandits.

In conclusion, the above evidences support my answer. I hope I can be like Phileas and explore the world and learn different cultures

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Unit 7 The Railway ChildrenTips to answer The Railway ChildrenExercises1. Events2. Synopsis3. Characters4. Values

Answers

Sample Novel Answers5. Set 1 – Setting6. Set 2 – Theme 7. Set 3 – Plot8. Set 4 – Lesson/Value9. Set 5 – Character10. Set 6 – Title11. Set 7 – Ending

12. Set 8 – Theme of Friendship

Tips to answer this section

1. Analyse the question, identify the KEYWORDS

e.g The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit

2. Provide Evidence

3. Memorise the Characters and Plot

4. Do not create your own plot or story.

5. Be consistent - choose either Present or Past tense

6. Write in paragraphs

1. Steps to answer the novel:

INTRODUCTION State the novel and its author

BODY

Content point 1 Evidence 1

Content point 2 Evidence 2

Content point 3 Evidence 3

CONCLUSION Conclude the answer

Paragraph 1 (introduction)

1. - state the novel and author

2. The keyword(s) in the question

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3. Example: ONE theme / MANY themes

Responsible / protective/ kind

Paragraph 2-4 (content points)

support with at least TWO evidence / examples from the novel

state an event for each evidence

* Paragraph 5 (conclusion)

In conclusion / Based on the evidence given above, I can conclude that.../ To put in a nutshell....

EXERCISE 1:These are the events that you can find in novel “The Railway Children”. Rearrange them in sequence order.

aThe children watch the trains go by. They send their love to father through 9.15a.m. train.

bThe children befriend Perks the porter, The Station Master and the Old Gentleman.

cMother brings the family to move to a countryside, near the Railway Station.

d The children send the letter to the Old Gentleman to ask for help.

e Bobbie learns the truth about her father who is in prison.

f A landslide occurs at the Railway line. The children save the day.

g Father returns to the family. Bobbie and father reunite at the station.

h The Old Gentleman sends a crate of things.

j Two gentlemen come to the house and take father away.

k Bobbie writes a letter to the Old Gentleman to help her clear her father’s name.

l Mother falls sick.

Exercise 2 Write a synopsis of the novel based on the events listed above.

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Exercise 3: Match the character to the description of the characters in “The Railway Children”.Bobbie

* *- A woman who is independent. - She is a very protective and loving mother. - She is kind to others.

Mother * * -A woman who works at the post office. - She shows her appreciation towards Perks when she receives roses for her birthday.

Peter * * -A grandson to the Old Gentleman who injures his leg at the tunnel.

Phyllis * * -A very generous and kind friend.-He is resourceful.

Father * * - A man who catches Peter stealing coal at the station.

Old Gentleman * * -He is a government servant.-A man who is framed for a crime that he does not commit.

Perks * * - The eldest daughter in the family. - She is brave and compassionate towards others.

Mrs Ransome * * -He is a quick-witted boy who dreams to be an engineer.

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Station Master * * -A porter who is friendly. - He is hardworking and good at his work.

Mrs Viney * * -A woman who helps to clean the house and prepares supper for the family when they move in the country.

Dr. Forest * * A village doctor who prescribes medicine for mother.

Jim * * The youngest of the family. She is timid but thoughtful.

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Exercise 4 : Fill in the spaces with the values listedI learn to tell the truth

I learn to be kind to others

I learn to be friendly

I learn to be appreciative

I learn to be Independent

I learn to be adaptable

I learn to be brave

I learn to be creative

I learn to share I learn to be sensitive

No. Events Values learnt1 The children watch the trains go by every

morning and meet new people at the train station.

2 The children tell mother about the Old Gentleman when she recovers.

3 Bobbie stands on the railway lines and waves to the train to stop.

4 Peter gives Bobbie a part of his train for her birthday present.

5 The old gentleman waves back at the children every morning when he sees them waving at the 9.15am train.

6 Perks finally accepts the gifts given by the villagers. The villagers value his hard work.

7 Mother writes short stories and sells them to the magazines.

8 Bobbie knows that Mother misses father so much. She tries not to upset Mother.

9 Peter suggests they use something red as a signal, Phyllis comes out with the idea of using the girls’ red petticoats.

10 The Old Gentleman helps the family by sending a box of things when the children write to him about their sick mother.

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Sample PMR Essays

SET 1 - SETTING : Formula : I + P (introduction + place)

R1 + E1 R2 + E2 Conclusion

Sample question :Write a brief description of the setting that you find interesting. Provide evidence to support your answer.

INTRODUCTION The novel that I have chosen is “The Railway Children” by Edith Nesbit. There is an important place. It is the Railway Station and the lines leading to it.

BODY

The story sets in a beautiful countryside where there are shining railway lines and a train station nearby. The railway station is important/ interesting place because the children spend most of their time here.

The place is important because we can learn about many interesting things. It is very interesting to read about the trains that use coal, the tunnel, the telegraph lines and the people who work at the train station.

CONCLUSION The railway station and the lines leading to it make this the most interesting place for the children. I wish I can be there with them to experience all the adventures around the railway station.

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SettingPhysical Setting

The Railway Station and its lines

Reason 1 and evidence Reason 2 and evidence

EXERCISE FOR STUDENTSFill in the mind maps with the important details from the answer given.

Now try this!

1. Write about an important place in the novel that you have studied. Provide reasons for your answer.

2. Write about the setting of the novel where important incidents take place.

3. Do you think the setting of the novel above has helped you to make the story more interesting? Provide evidence to support your answer.

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SET 2 - THEME : Formula : I + T (introduction + theme)

R1 + E1 R2 + E2 R3 + E3 Conclusion

Sample question:Write about a theme of the novel. Provide evidence to support your answer.INTRODUCTION Based on the novel “the Railway Children” by Edith Nesbit, one

of important themes is family love. The theme is shown by the main characters in the novel.

BODY

The theme of family love is shown when Mother hides the truth about father from the children. She brings them to live in a new place in the countryside. She writes and sell short stories to support the family.

Family love is shown when Peter steals coal from the Railway Station to keep the family warm. When The Station Master catches Peter, his sisters ask him not to punish Peter. They want to share the blame.

Finally, family love is shown when Bobbie shows her love and loyalty towards father when she finds out the truth about her father. The father is in prison because someone frames him. She believes that her father is innocent and asks the old gentleman to help clear her father’s name.

CONCLUSION To put in a nutshell, I think that the theme of family love is presented beautifully in the novel. This novel has inspired me to do the same to my family.

Exercise :Fill in the diagram by writing the things these people do to show their love for family.

Mother Peter Bobbie

Now try this!1. Write on the importance of loving your family in the novel that you have studied.2. Write on the theme of love. 3. What main message is the writer trying to convey in the novel that you have studied?SET 3 - PLOT : Formula : I + E (introduction + event)

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THEME :FAMILY

LOVE

DoE (description of an event) R1 + E1 R2 + E2 Conclusion

Sample question:Write about a significant event from the novel that you have studied. Provide reasons why

INTRODUCTION The novel that I have chosen is “The Railway Children” by Edith Nesbit. There is a significant event. The event is when the children go around the village to collect gifts for Perks to surprise him on his birthday.

BODY

When Perks tells Bobbie that his birthday is around the corner, Bobbie and her siblings want to organise a surprise party for him. They plan to collect gifts for Perks from the villagers,

The event is significant because it teaches me the value of being kind to others. In the beginning, Mrs. Ransome refuses to give any present to Perks. She is upset when nobody remembers her birthday. However, she is touched when the girls give her some roses for her birthday. She ends up giving more things to Perks.

The event is significant because Perks finally accepts the kind gesture shown by the villagers who appreciate him. He is finally happy to celebrate his birthday with his family and young friends.

CONCLUSION In conclusion, I think that this event is significant because it teaches me to be selfless and appreciate other people’s kindness.

Now try this!1. Write about an important event that teaches you some good values.2. Write about a happy event.3. Write about an interesting incident in the novel.

SET 4 - LESSONS /VALUES : Formula : I + E (introduction + event)

DoE (description of an event) R1 + E1

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R2 + E2

Conclusion

MORAL VALUESQuestion : Write about one important value that you have learnt from the story

INTRODUCTION From the novel “the Railway Children” by Edith Nesbit. There is a moral value that I learn. The moral value is we must be kind towards others.

BODY

When the children’s mother is sick, the old gentleman is very kind to send the children the things they need for Mother even though they do not really know each other.

Bobbie is kind towards her brother. She finds a man to mend Peter’s toy engine. She also helps organise Perks’ birthday and collects his gifts from the villagers.

Mother is kind to take care of Jim in her house. She takes care of him until he is able to walk again.

CONCLUSION These characters inspire me to be kind to others. When we are kind to others, the world will be a better place for everyone.

Now try this !

2. Write about a message or value that you think is useful to teenagers today3. Write one moral value that is highlighted in the novel4. Write about its value of love/courage/friendship/duty

SET 5 - CHARACTER: Formula : I + C (introduction + name of character)

DoC (description of a character) R1 + E1 R2 + E2 Conclusion

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Question: Write about a character you like most in the novel that you have studied

INTRODUCTION From the novel “The Railway Children” by Edith Nesbit, there is a character that I like. The character is Peter.

BODY

Peter is the second child of the family. He is quick-witted, adventurous and courageous. Peter wants to be an engineer when he grows up.

Peter is quick witted because he gives an idea to the girls to wave something red to the oncoming train when the landslide occurs.

Peter is courageous to enter the tunnel when he realizes that the boy in the red shirt does not come out of the tunnel. He also tells the girls to stand flat against the wall if a train comes.

CONCLUSION I like Peter’s character because he sets a good example to me.

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SET 6 - TITLE: Formula : I + T (introduction + opinion on the title of the novel)

R1 + E1 R2 + E2 ConclusionQuestion: Do you like the title of the novel? Provide evidence for your

answer.INTRODUCTION From the novel “the Railway Children” by Edith Nesbit, I

really like the title of the novel.

BODY

“The Railway Children” gives me the general view of the setting and the characters of the novel.

From the title, I learn more about people who work at the train station like Perks and the passengers of the train, like The Old Gentleman.

I also learn about the children’s activities and adventures through the title. The children love to watch the trains go by. At one point of the novel, they save the day by stopping an oncoming train when a landslide occurs.

CONCLUSION I like the title of the novel because it is suitable for the setting and the plot of the novel.

Now try this !

1. What is the significance of the title of the novel that you have chosen? Give

evidence for your answer.

2. Is the title suitable to the novel that you have read? Give reasons for your

answer.

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SET 7 - ENDING: Formula : I + E (introduction + opinion on the ending of the novel)

DoE (description of the ending) R1 + E1 R2 + E2 ConclusionQuestion : Do you like the ending? Provide evidence for your answer.INTRODUCTION From the novel “the Railway Children” by Edith Nesbit, I

really like ending of the novel.

BODY

At the end of the novel, the father is released from prison and he reunites with Bobbie at the train station.

I like the ending because it is a happy ending. The children and mother miss Father very much. They are happy when Father returns to the family.

When father returns, we learn that justice prevails. Father is an innocent man. He is sent to prison for the crimes that he does not do. The Old Gentleman helps to clear Father’s name.

CONCLUSION I really like the ending because it is a happy ending.

Now try this !

1. Write about the ending of the story. Would you change it? Provide reasons

for you answer.

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SET 8 – THEME OF FRIENDSHIP:Formula : I + E (introduction + friendship between characters)

DoF (description of a friendship) R1 + E1 R2 + E2 ConclusionQuestion : Describe the theme of friendship in the novelINTRODUCTION From the novel “The Railway Children” by Edith Nesbit, we

can learn the theme of friendship from the characters of Bobbie and the Old Gentleman.

BODY Bobbie gets to know The Old Gentleman when she sees him waving at her and her siblings on the 9.15a.m. train.

The Old Gentleman shows kindness towards Bobbie when she writes a letter to him when her mother is sick. The Old Gentleman sends a box of things that they need.

Bobbie helps to rescue Jim, the grandson of The Old Gentleman. Jim breaks his leg in the tunnel. Her family helps to take care of him in their house at the countryside.

When Bobbie writes a letter to him about father, The Old Gentleman helps to clear her father’s name. Finally, Father is released from prison and returns to the family.

CONCLUSION In conclusion, the friendship between Bobbie and the old gentleman inspire me to be kind to my friends.

Now try this !

1. Write about two people who work together to obtain success. Provide

evidence to support your answer.

2. How is the theme of friendship portrayed in the novel that you have studied?

Give evidence for your answer.

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THE RAILWAY CHILDREN – ANSWERS

EXERCISE 1a The children watch the trains go by. They send their love to father through

9.15am train.3

b The children befriend Perks the porter, The Station Master and the Old Gentleman

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c Mother brings the family to move to a countryside, near the Railway Station 2

dThe children send the letter to the Old Gentleman to ask for help

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eBobbie learns the truth about her father who is in prison

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fA landslide occurs at the Railway line. The children save the day

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gFather returns to the family. Bobbie and father reunite at the station

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hThe Old Gentleman sends a crate of things

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JTwo gentlemen come to the house and take father away

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kBobbie writes a letter to the Old Gentleman to help her clear her father’s name

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SAMPLE SYNOPSIS

The story begins when two gentlemen come to the house and take father away. To protect the children, mother brings the whole family to move to the countryside. Every morning the children watch the trains go by. They send their love to father through 9.15 train. Furthermore, the children befriend Perks the porter, The Station Master and the old gentleman.

One day, mother falls sick. To cure her, the children send a letter to the old gentleman to ask for help even though he does not really know the children. Not long after that, the children discover that there is a landslide at the railway line. The children save the day.

One day Bobbie learns the truth about her father who is in prison. Bobbie writes a letter to the old gentleman to help her clear her father’s name. Finally, father returns to the family. Bobbie and father reunite at the station.

Exercise 3: Match the character to the description of the characters in “The Railway Children”.Bobbie - A woman who is

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* * independent. - She is a very protective and loving mother. - She is kind to others.

Mother * * -A woman who works at the post office. - She shows her appreciation towards Perks when she receives roses for her birthday

Peter * * -A grandson to the Old Gentleman who injures his leg at the tunnel

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Phyllis * * -A very generous and kind friend.-He is resourceful.

Father * * - A man who catches Peter stealing coal at the station.

Old Gentleman * * -He is a government servant.-A man who is framed for a crime that he does not commit.

Perks * * - The eldest daughter in the family. - She is brave and compassionate towards others

Mrs Ransome * * -He is a quick-witted boy who dreams to be an engineer

Station Master * * -A porter who is friendly. - He is hardworking and good at his work

Mrs Viney * * -A woman who helps clean the house and prepares supper for the family when they move in the country

Dr. Forest * * A village doctor who prescribes medicine for mother

Jim * * The youngest of the family. She is timid but thoughtful.

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Exercise 4 : Fill in the spaces with the values listedI learn to tell the truth

I learn to be kind to others

I learn to be friendly

I learn to be appreciative

I learn to be Independent

I learn to be adaptable

I learn to be brave

I learn to be creative

I learn to share I learn to be sensitive

No. Events Values learnt1 The children watch the trains go by every

morning and meet new people at the train station

I learn to be adaptable

2 The children tell mother about the Old Gentleman when she recovers

I learn to tell the truth

3 Bobbie stands on the railway lines and waves to the train to stop

I learn to be brave

4 Peter gives Bobbie a part of his train for her birthday present

I learn to share

5 The Old Gentleman waves back at the children every morning when he sees them waving at the 9.15a.m. train

I learn to be friendly

6 Perks finally accepts the gifts given by the villagers. The villagers value his hard work.

I learn to be appreciative

7 Mother writes short stories and sells them to the magazines.

I learn to be Independent

8 Bobbie knows that Mother misses father so much. She tries not to upset Mother.

I learn to be sensitive

9 Peter suggests they use something red as a signal, Phyllis comes out with the idea of using the girls’ red petticoats.

I learn to be creative

10 The old gentleman helps the family by sending a box of things when the children write to him about their sick mother

I learn to be kind to others

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