Exercise

1. Underline the error and write the correct word in the space provided. An example has been given. The
correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence. There are no spelling errors in this text.
There are many organizations that actively strive to protect and preserve
the environment. This is because Earth is an only home for all living
things. It is important to get more youngers to participate in activities that
does not damage the environment. Young people should get involved on
environmental activities such as separating waste products, planting trees
and set up recycling centres. These are simple or valuable actions. The best
place to create awareness from the environment is in schools. It is the best
place to educate students on ways them can help save the Earth. For
example, they can be teach how to sort rubbish. Items such as used paper,
cans, glass and plastic should be separated while they are put into rubbish
bins. All of us, young and old, should play us roles to protect Mother
Nature from further damage. Although we all live in the cyber age, it is
most important to learn to live in harmony with Mother Nature.

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2. Read the following text. Then answer question (a) (j).

Question (a) (j)

Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organizer.

3. Read the poster below then answer question (a) (j)

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Question (a) (d) based on the leaflet, state weather the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
(a) Parents often offer advice to their children based on their experiences.
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(b) School counselors give professional help to students because they have the right personalities and
attributes.
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(c) School counselors give students professional help, offer students career guidance and suggest the
right career for students.
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(d) Peer facilitators are better than adults because they are well-trained.
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Question (e) (i) read the leaflet carefully and answer the following questions
(e) How do troubled student get in touch with the volunteers in help centres?
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(f) Who are peer facilitators?
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(g) Fill in the table with an appropriate phrase from the leaflet.
Meaning

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To tell someone everything that you

are feeling

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Influence from people of the same

age group

(h) Why do some students prefer to seek help from volunteers in help centres?
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(i) Why do you think some students find it easier to talk about their problems to peer facilitators?
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4. Read the article about ways to help a victim who feels faint.
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Read the article above and answer the questions (a) (i)
(a) What will happen if a person who feels faint falls to the ground?
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(b) Where should you place the cold compress?
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(c) List two preventive steps to take if you think that you are going to faint?
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ii.
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(d) What will happen if a victim who feels faint gulps a mouthful of water?
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(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word/ phrase from the article.
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Meaning
Safety measure
A short period of time
Able to use the senses to
understand what is happening
Losing a large amount of water

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(f) Why is it necessary to make a person who feels faint lie down?
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(g) State two other ways to improve blood circulation to the brain.
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(h) Why do you think that a person who feels faint should avoid overheated and cramped areas?
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(i) State two other ways to help a person who has fainted.
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5. Read the poem carefully. Then, answer questions (a) (d)

(a) Who speaks in the first stanza and to whom?

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(b) What did the old generation revere?
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(c) What does the new generation worship?
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(d) Would you like to live in the era of the Grand dad? Give your reasons.
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