Professional Documents
Culture Documents
EDITORS
AINON OMAR
AHMAD ZAINURI LOAP AHMAD
AZIZAH ATAN
LEELA CHAKRABARTY
Writers:
Ainon Omar
Leela Chakrabarty
Mariyatunnitha Shari
Napisah Kepol
Azizah Atan
Hasimah Ja‟afar
Maizatulliza Muhammad
INTRODUCTION
The course guide is to assist students to understand the course content and
assessment. Students are advised to read this section carefully and take note of
the course requirements so that they can complete the course successfully.
The course FIK3042 English for Communication 2 will cover 5 units in this
book which are thematic and authentic, catering for students from both science
and arts streams. Specific Language skills such as listening, speaking, reading
and writing are covered in each unit. While these language skills are presented
under separate sections, they are integrated throughout the module.
Furthermore, grammatical aspects are peppered throughout to reinforce the
students‘ general grasp of the language.
The listening components for the respective units are designed to cater to the
while and post-listening activities. The speaking section allows students to
interact in pairs and groups. In addition, these speaking tasks encourage
creativity and freedom amongst students to express their views. The reading
texts that appear in each unit are interesting and varied, covering various
pertinent current issues. The culmination of these skills prepares the students for
the writing section. It is a 2 credit hour course.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is offered to all students undergoing the Bachelor of Education
Program at UPSI. However, this module has been specially designed for
students pursuing the Distant Education Program.
Face-to-Face Independent
Tutorial at centres 10
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COURSE SYNOPSIS
This course helps students in developing strong foundations in reading and
writing skills for communicative purposes in a variety of contexts. The course
integrates the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, with more
emphasis being given to the skills of reading and writing.
COURSE CONTENT
To assist students in achieving the learning outcomes for this course, the course
content is divided into five units which cover the listening, speaking, reading and
writing skills.
UNIT TOPIC
1 HUMAN INTEREST
- Word Attack
- Comprehension
Language Focus
- Present Tense
- Past Tense
Writing
- Pre-writing Activities
- Writing Process
Self-Assessment
- Word Attack
- Comprehension
Language Focus
- Future Tense
Writing
- Descriptive Writing
Self-Assessment
3 TECH SAVVY
Listening to a talk
- Word Attack
- Comprehension
Language Focus
Writing
- Paraphrasing
Self-Assessment
4 A WAY OF LIFE
Speaking - Conversations
- Word Attack
- Comprehension
Language Focus
Writing
- Summary Writing
Self-Assessment
5 JOB SATISFACTION
- Word Attack
- Comprehension
Language Focus
- Passive Voice
Writing
- Letter of Application
Self-Assessment
COURSE GUIDE vi
ASSESSMENT
Total 100
ICON SPECIFICATIONS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the unit, you should be able to:
CONTENT
LISTENING
Task 1 Listen to the Radio Talk Show entitled “Healthy Lifestyle” and
answer the following questions.
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9. Dr. Sani suggests that En. Hamid goes for medical
SPEAKING
Task 2 Study the food pyramid below and in groups of four discuss the various
types of food one needs to consume in order to lead a healthy life. Then, the
group representatives will present the groups‘ findings.
Source: Ignatowski .A. 2005. Food Pyramid Chart for Balanced Diet. Best
vitamin- supplements- guide.com.
Dialogue
Imagine that you and your three friends meet after a tutorial class at the
cafeteria, and your next tutorial is an hour later. While having a drink each of you
relate events that took place in your lives. While listening, the others are to ask
questions and give opinions wherever necessary. Come up with a dialogue to be
presented to the class.
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READING
PASSAGE ONE
Read the letter to the editor and carry out the tasks.
Dear Editor,
2 I love to read the Astroview – your magazine with the slogan `Malaysia‟s
largest circulated entertainment magazine‟ which is out monthly, complete with 15
information and updates on the different channels, celebrity news, health tips
and other news useful to ASTRO subscribers. Congratulations! Your viewers
must be so thrilled to grab a copy every month. I am keen on watching Animal
Planet and I am very thrilled to read that this channel will be airing a new
program called Bindi: The Jungle Girl. I think Steve Irwin‘s daughter is such a 20
brave girl to be among snakes and other animals. She has her daddy‘s talents
and not to forget his smile. I just had to bring to your readers
on page 8 of December 2007 issue entitled ‗Watch out - Jungle Girl‟
3 ―My daddy was a hero,‖ she said, and her short speech earned a standing
ovation and an indelible mark on the memory of many Australians. Now, 25
Bindi‘s charms comes to the small screen in Bindi: The Jungle Girl , a new
wildlife series that brings the Irwins and heir passion for animals together on-
screen. Here are some quick facts about Bindi:
She has a rat named Candy
―Candy is my favorite friend and we do lots of fun things together! We go out 30
rollerblading and he rides on my shoulder. He likes to play with all my other
animal friends too except the snakes, of course!‖
She‘s not afraid of the animals she handles
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―My dad taught me to respect all animals, so I‘ve never had to overcome my
fear.‖ 35
4 As I am a traveler I love to read the travel guide and tips given by famous
travelers such as Samantha Brown and Anthony Bourdain. I just love
Samantha because of her sweet smile and her pink attire. She makes me
want to travel to those countries and experience what she had experienced.
Who does not know Anthony Bourdain on Discovery Travel and Living? He is 40
the tall New Yorker Chef who travels around the world to discover culinary
heaven. We can catch him on No Reservation 3. Bourdain is the man for real
travel….no reservation indeed. He is like the Guru of real travel. He has no
boundaries and limits to trying local foods and drinks. In the December issue,
he gave a few very practical travel tips on page 9. He suggested that we: 45
Never eat in the hotel and never ask the concierge where to
eat. Ask your taxi driver instead.
Eat local.
Don‘t travel in packs – no more than two or three people. It
gets difficult after that. 50
5 These travel tips are so practical and I will definitely remember them when I
visit Scotland next week. I will unquestionably follow Bourdain‘s tips when I am
there. It is so true that one should try and eat local foods and not insist on
looking for your own traditional foods. When we are in a foreign country we
must try to adapt and adopt. If we are rice eaters, we can opt for bread instead, 55
or croissant. We cannot be looking high and low for restaurants selling rice.
Shima_Daniel
Shima_daniel@yahoo.com
Task 3 Provide the meanings of these words pertaining to the letter to the
editor.
2. abode (line2)________________________________________________
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6. attire (line 38)________________________________________________
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6. In your own words, explain what the writer means in the phrase ―It is so
true that one should try and eat local foods and not insist on looking for
your own traditional foods”
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7. Imagine you are the Editor of Astroview. Reply to Shima Daniel‘s letter via
e-mail.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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Editor.
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Task 6 Still in your group, prepare an e-mail to Shima Daniel, in response
to her letter to the editor. You may agree or disagree with her pertaining to
ASTRO‘s channels and Astroview. Give reasons for your agreement or
disagreement.
Yours faithfully,
…………………………….
*Please exchange your group‘s e-mail with other groups. Note the differences or
similarities between the e-mails. Underline them.
PASSAGE TW0
1 I had been a quiet, bookish child. My father had led a peripatetic career
as a teacher and he had taken his young family with him to successive postings
across the length and breadth of the Malayan Peninsula. And it was a growing
family; my two brothers were born, at three-year intervals, in Johor Bharu at the
peninsula‘s southern tip, and in Kuala Krai in the interior of Kelantan, where my 5
mobile family had come to a temporary rest. Eventually my father had received
what would be the last posting of his abbreviated life, as a senior lecturer at the
Language Institute in Kuala Lumpur.
2 It was in our house in Kuala Lumpur, on a dark and rainy night in 1967,
that my father first spoke to me about my future. I was twelve years old then, in 10
Standard Six of primary school; the next year, I would be moving on to
secondary school. My father had always been a fairly remote figure to his three
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sons; stern and affectionate in equal measure, but still remote. Much, much,
later I would console myself with the thought that he had been saving himself for
later in our lives, when we were out of our infancy and could understand more of 15
his strong and complex personality.
3 That night, my father said to me: ―The Malay College is not just any
school. It is the school.‖ That‘s about all I remember, although there must have
been more. I do remember not being sure what he was on about. I knew that I
would be sitting for the Malay College entrance examinations very soon, and I 20
was vaguely aware that this was a place, a big boarding school way up in Kuala
Kangsar, spoken of with much respect by my teachers. But merely sitting for the
exams was no big deal; practically every Standard n the country did so, and I
had by no means excelled in school so far. But here was my father talking
about the Malay College in a way that made me feel, for the first time in my 25
young life, that he actually had hopes for me. And he went on: ―You must take
the Sciences. There is no future in the Arts.‖ What was this? ―Sciences‖?
―Arts‖? I couldn‘t even draw! And I was certainly no whiz at arithmetic.
4 The day of the entrance exam came, and the four of us who were the
only four Malay boys in our primary school‘s top class went to take it. Ghani and 30
Azizi were deadly serious about it; Muslini and I larked about. Ghani and Azizi
were the great hopes of our school, which would apparently be honoured to
send off a ward or two to the Malay College; Muslini and I were there to make up
the numbers.
5 So of course, when the results came out a month later, Muslini and I 35
made the cut and the other two didn‘t. Nobody could believe it, least of all
Muslini and me. I went home a very happy kid that Friday. My father was at
home when I got there, reading the newspaper. ―Papa,‖ I said, struggling to keep
the excitement from my voice. ―I‘ve got the results. I passed. I have to report to
Malay College on January seventh.‖ He didn‘t even lower the paper. ―Good,‖ he 40
said. Years later, my mother would tell me that was one of the proudest
moments of his life. He certainly fooled me then.
6 Five days into 1968, my father bundled his wife and sons into the car and
set off on a 200-kilometre drive north to Kuala Kangsar, a small, sleepy town
dozing by a bend of the Perak River not far south of Taiping. Kuala Kangsar had 45
a distinguished air about it: it was the royal town of Perak, site of the Sultan‘s
Palace, and of the esteemed Malay College. It had been founded by the British
in 1905 as a place in which the sons of Malay Sultans could acquire the
rudiments of a sound British education before moving on to tertiary institutions
in Britain itself. It was indeed a grand old school, and its reputation was well 50
deserved. My first impression, however, was of bedlam: a horde of twelve-year-
olds and what seemed to be their families, seeking out their allotted bed-spaces
in the dormitories, being endlessly hugged by weeping mothers, grandmothers
and aunts. I was happy to find Muslini amidst the chaos, although he seemed
altogether too dazed to be coherent. 55
7 The day drew to an end; the families were waved a tearful goodbye. We
had our first mass meal in the dining hall, in which were hung framed group
photographs of the College‘s previous First-Form intakes, and were sent to our
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beds at nine. Within the soft white drapes of their brand-new mosquito nets,
ninety-two young boys fell asleep on their first night away from their homes and 56
families. From that day on, home would be a place we would only visit on
holidays. It was all for the best that we were utterly exhausted.
Task 7 The following words given in Column A are found in the passage
above. Match the meanings in Column B with the words in Column A in context
of the passage.
A B
Task 8 Mark with a (√) for the statements which are true and a (x) for the
statements which are false
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3. The writer‘s father was very close to his sons ( )
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3. Why was the writer not keen in enrolling in the Malay College?
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4. What was the response of the writer‘s father when he was successful in the
Malay College entrance exam?
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5. What was the main aim of the establishment of the Malay College by the
British in 1905?
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Task 10 You may have some ideas after reading the above passage.
LANGUAGE FOCUS
Simple Present Tense shows habitual action, a fact or general truth, a planned
action that will take place in the future and to show the time of action.
Usage Examples
1. To show a fact or general truth e.g. Penang is the `pearl of the orient‘
UPSI is located in South Perak.
2. To show habitual action. e.g. Goh always plays tennis at UPSI
court.
Shima drives from Proton City to
UPSI every day.
3. To show a planned action that will e.g. The plane takes off at 12 midnight
take place in the future. from KLIA.
The Kayak participants leave for
UPM tomorrow.
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4. To show an event that is likely to e.g. If he arrives, just let him into the
happen in the future (`If‘ is used). house.
The students will respect you if you
demonstrate some concern and
kindness.
5. To show the time of action. Words e.g. As soon as she locks the door, the
like `until‘, `as‘, `as soon as‘ and robber grabs her.
`when‘ are used. When he reaches his house, he
goes straight to bed.
Task 11 Change the forms of the verbs in brackets to the present tense.
2. Her nephew (love) __________ to play squash and he (is) ________ the
state champion.
10. Vitamin C and Fish Oil (help) our bodies fight against influenza.
Task 12 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the present tense.
Malaysian cum an Olympic Kayak paddler one day. Realizing his passion, he
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_________ 3 (join) the UPSI Canoe Club, under the guidance of the Sports
Science Faculty.
The Club members train at the Proton City Lake about 8 kilometres from
UPSI. Herman and five other peddlers normally _________ 4 (practise) from
5.00 pm. to 7.30pm everyday. He _______ 5 (join) his team to row the kayak
back and forth several times under the watchful eyes of the coach. When he
(receive) his early training at Belaga, Sarawak where he rows sampan and
(leave) for Putrajaya on 14 October 2008. They have made us proud winning
the gold medal a few months ago and we pray for their success in the up
coming tournament.
USAGE EXAMPLES
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To show a past habit, usually She always visited the old folks home
accompanied by adverbs like when she was in town.
„always‟, „often‟, or „ „never‟ My teacher often made it compulsory
for us to write an essay every week.
To express a series of past actions He got into the car, started the engine
and drove off in a hurry.
To express an unlikely situation in the Father would be angry if I did not get
‗if‘ clause of a conditional sentence home by 11 pm
In English, the simple tenses are the present, past and future. The tenses show
the time when the action takes place. Verbs (‗doing‘ word) in sentences will
indicate when the action has occurred.
Task 13 Tick the sentences in the simple past tense form only.
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8. The river flows into the lake. ( )
Task 14 For each of the following sentences change of the verb in bracket
into the past tense form.
4. She (walk) _____________ to her office this morning because of the jam.
Task 15 Complete the passage below with the correct past tense form of the
verbs in bracket.
their way to the house of the village headman, Haji Hamid, who
Khalid (4) …………… (spot) the terrorists crossing the Langat river just before
sunset. There (5)…………. (be) seven of them, all in light green uniforms and (6)
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..………….. (arm) with rifles. They (7) …………. (come) from the isolated Sungai
The intrusion to Omar (9) ………… (be) frightening. He (10) ……….. (hear) from
uncle Ali that there were brutal killings in the district. The Communist terrorists
(11) ………… (ambush) and (12) …………. (kill) a Scottish planter in a rubber
estate near Semenyih in broad daylight. Two days later, they (13) …………..
(burn) down a bungalow in another isolated rubber estate, in full view of the
workers. Before the terrorists (14) …………. (set) the bungalow on fire, they (15)
USAGE EXAMPLES
To show actions at an unspecified time Bakri has never seen a tapir before.
with words like ‗before‘, ‗ever‘ or ‗finally‘
Have you ever seen a ghost before?
To show a past action that has My mother has cared for me since I
continued until NOW, with words like was born.
‗for‘, ‗since‘, ‗so far;, ‗up to the present‘
She hasn‟t settled the loan until
today.
To express an action that begins in the I have not seen her for years until
past and finishes at the moment of today.
speaking
He has not spoken a word of
English for years. (But he is speaking
it now)
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To show an action completed recently The train has just left the station.
with the verb ‗just‘
Alin has just finished cooking lunch.
Used with the phrase‘ the first time‘ This is the first time I have arrived
here.
The present perfect tense shows an action that started in the past and was
completed at an unspecified time or still continues into the present. It involves
two periods of time that is a ‗half present and half past‘ action.
Task 16 For each of the following sentences, change the present tense into
the present perfect form
Present Perfect
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8. The mechanic repairs the car
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9. I submit my assignment
_________________________________________________________
Task 17 For each of the sentences below, change the verbs in the brackets
into the present perfect form.
1. The workers …….. (have) just …………… (finish) the road repair work.
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WRITING
Are you ready to begin the writing process? Often, writers begin by doing some
Pre-writing activities. A pre-writing activity will help you find ideas to write what
you need to write about. A pre-writing activity is also a useful way to help you
organize your ideas in a logical order. Here are some suggestions.
Talk about what you want to write. For Free writing involves writing about a
example, share your interests with a particular topic for a timed period. For
group of students. Give reasons, listen example, writing about whatever that
to your friend‘s reasons, exchange comes to your mind for ten minutes
views and ask questions. Don‘t forget about a particular topic. At the end of
to take note of the interesting things ten minutes, read what you have
you have discussed in your group. written and further develop your ideas
from that point onwards.
BRAINSTORM CLUSTERING
Brainstorming is a process where you Another word that means the same as
list down thoughts in words or phrases clustering is grouping. When you
that come to your mind about a cluster or group certain words, phrases
particular topic. You can do this on or ideas together, you are actually
your own or in a group. organizing and expanding your
thoughts. You will then form a diagram
to show how each word, phrase or idea
links to one another.
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Task 18 Now, let‘s start with some pre-writing exercises.
1. Share your thoughts on the things that you enjoy doing with a group of
students. Use the box below to take notes of some interesting things
mentioned by others.
2. Write a paragraph on the topic below in not more than 10 minutes. Begin
now.
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3. Individually or in groups, list down as many words, phrases or ideas that
comes to your mind on the topic given below. Compare your list with
others.
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4. Use the diagram below to expand your ideas on ‗Interesting things people
do‘.
Learn
how to
swim
Shop for
antiques
Interesting things
people do
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Task 19 Before you write, take a look at the boxes below. Match the terms
in Box A with their definition in Box B. Then, check your answers.
Box A Box B
Let‘s find out if you have really understood the terms above by completing some
exercises. Use the terms above to fill in the boxes below. The first one has been
done for you.
1) Topic sentence
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4. Alternative Music ____________________
Task 20 Now, the following exercises will help you narrow down your topic,
write a thesis statement, form topic sentences and finally, construct a paragraph.
STEP 1:
State three things that interest you in Column I. Then, add more information
related to the three things you enjoy in the Column II. Before you begin, check
out the example.
Column I Column II
Things that interest me Additional information
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STEP 2:
Study information that you have stated in column I and II. Try and form a thesis
statement. Check out the example.
Example:
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STEP 3:
Based on your thesis statement, form three topic sentences. Check out the
example.
Example:
Topic sentence 1: Firstly, I have always wondered about life beyond our
planet.
Tip:
Use ayour
Write sequence or logical connector to begin your topic sentence.
topic sentences:
Topic sentence 1:
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Topic sentence 2:
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Topic sentence 3:
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STEP 4:
Construct a paragraph.
Your paragraph should include a thesis statement and the topic sentences that
you have formed. Each paragraph consists of a topic sentences and a few
supporting details. Check out the example.
Example:
details
statement
Supporting
reasons.
Firstly, I have always wondered about life beyond our planet.
I am certain that aliens and other beings exist. Evidences
Topic sentence that were reported by astronauts and space explorers
convince me that we are not alone in this universe.
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SELF ASSESSMENT
TEST 1
Awesome Almonds
You may have had almonds in your cakes, ice-creams and chocolate bars but do
you know that these nuts have some beauty tips to offer? Eating a few almonds
offer benefits which include good fats, minerals and vitamins including A, B and
E. Some experts believe it is best to eat raw almonds that have been soaked in
water overnight. Although almond oil is not commonly consumed as olive oil, it
can be eaten to get those benefits.
Almond is used mainly for its emollient and slight bleaching properties. This is
why these nuts are used in skincare. They have anti-inflammatory properties and
their light aroma and texture make them ideal for soothing women‘s skins.
Ground into a meal, almonds are used for exfoliation in beauty preparations, and
almond oil serves as a skin softener, with antiseptic properties and a complex
array of vitamins and minerals.
(Adapted from Her World , February 2008)
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Answer the following questions.
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5. Suggest your own traditional way of using almonds in your daily life.
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TEST 2
Create a skincare product using any local vegetable or fruit. Present this in class
using a mind map. Allow questions and answers after your presentation.
SUMMARY
Tick here if
Main Skills Sub Skills you have Notes
understood
Listening Listening to a Text
Listening Comprehension
Reading Reading
Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
Writing Pre-Writing
Writing Paragraphs
Mind-Mapping
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ANSWER KEY
Task 1
1. F
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. T
6. T
7. F
8. T
9. T
10. T
Task 7
A B
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Task 8
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
6. True
Task 9
1. The writer‘s family finally settled down when his father had his final
posting as a senior lecturer at the Language Institute in Kuala
Lumpur.
3. Because he felt that he was not a bright student/ did not excel in
school.
4. His father did not show any enthusiasm/ did not show he was
happy/
Task 11
Present tense
1. sips
2. loves, is
3. suggests
4. informs
5. writes
6. sings
7. experience
8. support
9. departs
10. help
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Task 12
1. loves
2. dreams
3. joins
4. practise
5. joins
6. finishes
7. receives
8. pays
9. compete
10. leave
Task 13
Past Tense
2. /
3 /
4 /
6 /
7 /
Task 14
Past Tense
1. bought
2. arrived
3. caught
4. walked
5. told
6. found
7. gave
8. ran
9. got
10. was
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Task 15
Past Tense
1. left
2. were
3. lived
4. spotted
5. were
6. armed
7. came
8. approached
9. was
10. heard
11. ambushed
12. killed
13. burnt/burned
14. set
15. shot
Task 16
1. has driven
2. has watched
3. have bought
4. has dreamt/dreamed
5. has finished
6. has given
7. has caught
8. has repaired
9. have submitted
10. have taken
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Task 17
1. have , finished
2. have, bought
3. has, lived
4. have, completed
5. have, played
6. has, given
7. has, reported
8. have, seen
9. has, left
10. has, called, sent
TEST 1
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TEST 2
CUCUMBER
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REFERENCES
Gaudart, Hyacinth; Hughes, Richard & Michael, Jessie (2003) Towards Better
English Grammar . Shah Alam: Penerbit Fajar Bakti
LISTENING TRANSCRIPT
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En. Hamid; I‘m a university lecturer. I work round the clock. My job is not
merely teaching. At times I work at night too, trying to meet my deadlines. What
should I do to distress? I am always stressed. At times I feel palpitation in my
chest.
Mr. Sam: Thank you En. Hamid. This is so true in this modern era. I find life to be
stressful too. Perhaps you can try and reschedule your activities. Do one task at
a time. Take a breather after you have finished one task. Go out and walk in the
park near your house.
Deejay Pink: Dr. Sani, do you have any advice for En Hamid?
Dr. Sani: Yes. Have you done your Medical check up, En Hamid? How old are
you now if I may ask?
En. Hamid: Well, I just turned 50, doctor. Hmm….My last medical check up
was 10 years ago (laughs)
Dr. Sani: You have to get it done soon. Ask your doctor to do a profile and with
the results he or she can follow through. You need to inform the doctor of your
family medical history. I‘m sure the palpitation is due to your stress level but you
can‘t be too sure. You must go for medical check up fast.
En. Hamid: Thank you Dr. Sani and Mr. Sam. Have a nice day!!
Mr. Sam: He is cheerful already… (laughs).
Deejay Pink: Yes. He is. Ermm….Mr. Sam, could you give us some easy tips on
eating healthy?
Mr. Sam: As a nutritionist I have some suggestions. Take more nuts like
almonds. They are good as source of calcium and fiber. We can crush them and
add to our vegetable salad. Or eat them just like that.
Deejay Pink: Hmmm….almonds? I never thought of eating them like that. I eat
them only if I find them in ice creams or chocolate bars.
Dr. Sani: I agree with you Mr. Sam. By the way, eating almonds may sound
easy but I think it could be challenging to get them. It is not easy to find in our
country unlike peanuts. They cannot be replaced with peanuts though. People
who are suffering from gout should abstain from peanuts.
Deejay Pink: Yes. Not many stores have almonds. We need to buy them from
big supermarkets.
Mr. Sam: I agree with both of you but we need to try and buy them. They provide
great benefits such as calcium. In fact people suffering from thyroid should eat
more almonds.
Deejay Pink: Do you have email that can be accessed by our listeners? I‘m sure
more people would like to reach both of you for tips and advice.
Mr. Sam: Sure! My email is Sam@ANPAC.com.my. (He spells the address).
Dr. Sani: Mine is Sani@yahoo.co.uk (He spells the address).
Deejay Pink: Well…It looks like we have come to the end of our session. I would
like to thank Dr. Sani and Mr. Sam for coming to FBK FM this morning. And
thank you so much to our caller En. Hamid and to our listeners out there….don‘t
touch that dial as Deejay Paul is here with more songs from the 80‘s.
(Endless Love by Lionel Ritchie and Diana Ross is aired)
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UNIT 2
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the unit, you should be able to:
CONTENT
Man has always been fascinated with what is beyond this earth that we live in.
What is out there? How did the world come into being? Is there intelligent life out
there? Such questions continually spurred scientists to explore space with
numerous spacecrafts. Do you know that there are many spacecrafts orbiting the
earth at the moment? How many spacecrafts do you know that have been sent to
space and for what purpose? You may want to visit the relevant websites of
countries like America, Russia, Japan, China and even Malaysia that have
ongoing space programmes for more information - one recommended website is
the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) [website at
http://www.nasa.gov.]
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LISTENING
Task 1 You will listen to a radio interview. As you listen, complete the
A graphic organizer.
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SPEAKING
Learning Points
Most people feel nervous about speaking in public. For most students, oral
presentation is not an easy task as they fear speaking in front of an audience,
especially in English. As a result, they become nervous and will in turn affect
their performance during the oral presentation. Nervousness is normal. We need
to have a systematic plan to deliver our speech effectively. If oral presentation is
guided properly, students will be able to reduce their anxieties and improve their
performance during presentation. This would help them to develop a greater
awareness of how self-confidence can overcome fear of public speaking
especially in the target language. Their confidence level will improve and oral
presentation will not be a threat to them anymore.
First, let‘s have a look at some basic styles to do speeches such as:
i. Impromptu speaking means unprepared speech where students are
suddenly asked to perform without given time to do much preparation. The
delivery style is informal. We need to adopt some changes to suit our
purpose and audience.
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Oral presentation involves a lot of skills for it to be delivered successfully.
Students have to collect, inquire, organize and construct information before they
can present their speech. These skills will provide students a valuable learning
experience and help them in acquiring lifelong skills for their future career and
professional development.
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Effective Oral Presentation
Here are simple rules that students can follow as they plan for an oral
presentation. First, consider the following questions as a guide.
It seems difficult to start but there are ways to handle this situation effectively.
Here are some ways that can help you to select a topic:
As a speaker, you must ensure that you have a clear purpose and set goals. This
would provide directions for you to move forward successfully. You should also
be aware of who your audience are such as their age group, general
background, interests and needs. This is important so that you can plan your
content appropriate to their level and able to gauge their attention from the
beginning to the end of the presentation. As an example, if we are giving a
speech in front of our course mates, we can assume that they share the same
interest and knowledge of the world with us. Therefore, we can choose to present
current topics and issues appropriate and relevant to us as students and
members of the society.
After you have decided on a topic, you can proceed to plan the content of your
speech. Brainstorming is a useful technique which you can use to structure the
content. Brainstorming helps students to generate as many ideas as possible.
Two ways of brainstorming for ideas are idea mapping and listing.
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i. Idea mapping
Painful experience
Luxury operation
Wasting money
Plastic surgery
Benefits of Plastic
Surgery
Boost confidence
Help accident
victims
Correct deform
from birth
ii. Listing
This method of brainstorming requires us to list all the ideas in our mind. Do not
worry if you do not see the connection of your ideas. This technique encourages
us to have a free flow of unlimited ideas before we develop the ideas further.
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An example of listing.
1. MPP election
2. Health
3. Unemployment
4. Road bully
5. Instant millionaire
6. Time management
7. Animal cruelty
8. Technology
Task 3 Brainstorming
In 5 minutes, write down as many topics as you can for a presentation. Choose
ONE method of brainstorming and focus on it. Show the exploration of the topic
clearly.
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After you have completed generating ideas, the next important task is to organize
the ideas. Organization is essential so as to make your presentation attractive
and clear. This will keep your audience alert and your presentation will be
interesting as you deliver the content effectively. To do this, you need to prepare
an outline to organise your ideas. You should include not more than four points
for a short speech. There are two ways to organise your ideas and they are using
a tree diagram and outlining.
i. Tree diagram
This diagram displays an effective visual of the relationship between the points
and its purposes. A tree diagram consists of short notes and this will make it
easier for the speaker to remember the main ideas during presentation.
Holiday Abroad
Shopping
Tasting New Food
Meeting New Friends
ii. Outlining
This method will help us to develop the body of the speech for the presentation.
Therefore we need to choose and select the points carefully so that the ideas are
relevant to make our presentation successful.
An example of an outline
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Task 4 Identifying main points
A
Write the main points that are appropriate to support the specific purpose given.
2. ________________________________________
3. ________________________________________
2. Specific Purpose: To inform the audience that great teachers are born,
not made.
2. ________________________________________
3. ________________________________________
2. ________________________________________
3. ________________________________________
State a specific purpose for a speech and give three main ideas.
Present your ideas in the form of a tree diagram or an outline.
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Step 2 Preparing an oral presentation
The opening statement should seek the immediate attention of the audience.
This can be in the form of a startling statement or statistic, a controversial
point, a question, an anecdote, a famous quote, an eye-catching visual or a
story.
Listeners pay close attention when a person begins with, "Two weeks ago as
I was driving to work, a van pulled out in front of me…."
You could begin with a current event: "You might have read in the papers this
morning about the brutal murder of …."
A question is another way to make people listen. "How many of you feel our
society spends too much on beauty care?" might be a way to begin a
presentation about cutting costs.
i. ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
ii. ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
iii. ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
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Task 7 Introducing your speech
Write a brief introduction of your speech using the guidelines below. The main
objective of this activity is to capture the attention of the audience.
Topic:Unemployment
2. Narrate a story
The content of your speech should be well developed and organised. You need
to communicate your ideas as clearly as possible. Introduce the central idea first.
Then, present the main points and develop each point with supporting details so
as to ensure that the audience understand well. Structure your speech. Ideally,
do not have more than three or four main points. Preview in the beginning what
your main points will be. With each point, have two or three supporting details
such as provide relevant examples, definitions, present testimony or current
statistics. Visual aids are important when you want your audience to understand
a process, concept, or understand a financial goal. Line graphs are best for
trends. Bar graphs are best for comparisons and pie graphs are best for showing
distribution of percentages. The following is an example of an outline with a
central idea, main points and supporting details.
Supporting Details
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1. live in a rural area.
2. cannot afford the expensive tuition fees.
Main Point 2 Some difficulties faced by students from rural schools who
are learning Maths and Science in the English language.
Supporting Details
Conclusion
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Step 3 Delivering an oral presentation
Practice! Practice! Practice! Adequate practice will boost your confidence. While
practising, you need to work on your body language as well as your voice
projection. It is advisable to practice in front of your peers so that they can
provide constructive feedback on the following details:
body posture
facial expressions
body gestures
eye contact
pronunciation
pace and intonation
voice projection
clarity of your voice
Do not memorise your notes but try to remember the key words. Use your
knowledge of the world to give your presentation a ‗BANG! Avoid reading your
notes as this will bore the audience. Deliver your ideas confidently and with style.
The following are some tips for you to consider so as to make your oral
presentation effective and attractive.
Dress appropriately
Relax and take a few deep breaths to calm yourself
Be confident and believe in yourself
Focus on your message and communicate it clearly
Long pauses
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Speaking too fast
Monotonous tone
READING
Voyagers 1 and 2
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and exotic moons, some of which are large enough to be worlds in
their own right. Now, as the Voyagers head for the stars, they continue
to report from the edge of the solar system.
2 After 20 years and more than 7 billion miles (11 billion km), the
Voyager space probes are still in fairly good shape. Both spacecraft 10
continue to return data from their studies of the solar wind – the
stream of charged particles emitted by the Sun. Using this data,
scientists hope to investigate the heliopause, the distant region where
the solar wind finally dies away.
3 NASA plans to keep in contact with the Voyagers for the next 20 to 30
years, which is when their nuclear power packs are expected to run 15
down. After that, and assuming that nothing collides with them, the
probes will continue on their journey to the stars.
5 Beyond the Oort Cloud, the Voyagers will enter true interstellar space.
But even at speeds of more than 35,000 miles per hour, it will be tens 25
of thousands of years before either craft reaches another star.
6 About 40,000 years from now, Voyager 1 will pass less than a light-
year from AC+793888, a star in the constellation of the Little Bear.
According to present calculations, Voyager 2 should arrive in the
vicinity of the bright star Sirius in the year 296,036. It could be millions 30
of years before either spacecraft drifts into another planetary system
and is perhaps picked up by intelligent life
Task 9 Given below are some words taken from the passage above and do
the following:
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b. Identify the part of speech (noun, adjective, verb and adverb) of the word.
1 head a) Definition:
_____________________________________________________
b) Part of speech:
_____________________________________________________
c) Sentence:
_____________________________________________________
2 report a) Definition:
b) Part of speech:
c) Sentence:
wind a) Definition:
b) Part of speech:
c) Sentence:
4 break a) Definition:
b) Part of speech:
c) Sentence:
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5 pass a) Definition:
b) Part of speech:
c) Sentence:
_____________________________________________________
Task 10
1. What were the initial aims of sending out Voyagers 1 and 2 into space?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
3. Can scientists in NASA keep in contact with the Voyagers after 30 years?
Why?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
5. When are the probes expected to break through the region where the
solar wind finally dies away?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
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6. Where is the area in which comets are thought to originate?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
1. Do you know of any satellites that are orbiting the earth presently? What
functions do they have?
2. Do you know of any spacecrafts (other than Voyagers 1 and 2) that have
been deployed in space to study the various planets and the solar
system?
LANGUAGE FOCUS
There are several ways of expressing about the future in English. Given below
are four ways in which one can talk about future actions or what will happen in
the future.
1 Simple A) Structure
Future will/shall + the base form of the main verb
Tense B) Examples
a. It will take a few years before the new space shuttle is ready.
b. I shall introduce a new source of energy tomorrow.
2 Present A) Structure
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Continuous Auxiliary be + Verb+ing
Tense B) Examples
a. They are launching the rocket on Monday.
b. I am receiving the fuel efficient car next week.
3 Simple A) Structure
present (Please refer to Unit 1)
tense B) Examples
a. The countdown starts tonight.
b. I leave for NASA on Saturday.
4 ‗Be going to‘ A) Structure
Auxiliary be + going to + the base form of the main verb
B) Examples
a. I am going to wait for the hybrid car.
c. Oh.. No! The rocket is damaged. It is going to explode!
1. Simple _________________________________________________
Future
Tense ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
2. Present ________________________________________________
Continuous
Tense ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
3. Simple ________________________________________________
present
tense ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
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Task 13
Read the passage at the beginning of this unit again and do the following:
a. Identify the sentences that express the future.
b. Underline the relevant words or phrases that help to express the
future.
Task 14
For each blank below choose the right form of the verbs given in the brackets
3 But that doesn‘t mean there will be a small-car craze that will envelop a
market like the United States. Certainly, impending Corporate Average
Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulatory changes (4) _________________ 15
(affect) the composition of the U.S. fleet. I‘m a believer, however,
research has suggested the U.S. fleet won‘t come to resemble what‘s
on European roads until fuel prices (5) __________________ (climb)
well above $10 per gallon. Until then, there will be a place for all types
of vehicles in the market, even as the volume change. 20
4 People still have a need for trucks in America and, to lesser extent,
elsewhere. People still (6) __________________ (buy) them for work.
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People still want them to haul boats and horse trailers. Not everyone (7) 25
____________________ (be - go) switch to very small cars, or tiny little
pickup trucks, unless they suddenly (8) _______________ (decide) to
haul tiny little horse trailers carrying tiny little horses.
5 And there will still be a desire for high-performance vehicles like the
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The global automotive market is a big place, 30
after all. There is and will be room for green and mean. Just because a
grocery store (9)__________________ (expand) its line of organically
grown vegetables, that doesn‘t mean it (10)_________________ (shut)
down the meat counter.
1 A explain
B explains
C will explain
D is explaining
2 A helps
B will help
C are helping
D has helped
3 A plan
B planned
C are planning
D have planned
4 A affect
B will affect
C is affecting
D is going to affect
5 A climb
B will climb
C will be climbing
D is going to climb
6 A buy
B bought
C will buy
D are going to buy
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7 A is going to
B are going to
C was going to
D were going to
8 A decide
B will decide
C is deciding
D are deciding
9 A expand
B expands
C is expanding
D are expanding
10 A shut
B shuts
C will shut
D are shutting
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DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
T
US Plans Moon Settlement Before Heading on to Mars
The US president, George Bush, will announce plans next week to build a human
settlement on the moon, with a view to sending humans to Mars. In an attempt to
reinvigorate the space programme, still reeling from last year's Columbia shuttle
tragedy, Mr Bush will unveil plans to create a permanent science base for people
on the moon. Once there, aides say, scientists could test the equipment and
techniques vital to making the significant technological advances demanded for
sending astronauts to Mars more than a decade from now.
Task 15
Shape
Materials used
Amenities
Air and water supply
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Entertainment
Furniture
Task 16
You have decided to send an entry to the contest by NASA. Write an essay in
about 150 -200 words, describing how you think a settlement on the moon will be
or look like. You may even want to send some sketches of the settlement.
________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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Task 17
Prepare and present a speech to the whole class. You are free to choose your
own topic. Other members of the class will evaluate the speaker and provide
feedback.
Task 18
Surf the internet and find information regarding the following:
SUMMARY
Tick here if
Main Skills Sub Skills you have Notes
understood
Listening Understand texts
Identify main ideas
Identify supporting ideas
Understand language forms
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SELF ASSESSMENT
Test 1
Prepare and give a speech. Get your partner to use the evaluation form to gauge
your performance.
Test 2
Write sample sentences in the future tense. You can combine them to form a
paragraph.
REFERENCES
Azar, B. S. (2000). Basic English grammar. New Jersey: Pearson Education.
Barker, A. (2007). Improve your communication skills. (2nd ed.). London: Kogan
Page.
Beebe, A. S. & Beebe, J. S. (1997).Public speaking: An audience centred
approach. New York: Allyn and Bacon.
Mehmet, C. (2001). Teaching English intonation to ESL/EFL students. Ankara,
Turkey: Hacettepe University.
ANSWER KEY
Task 1
Listen to the tape and answer the following questions.Here‘s the script you were
listening to.
Tapescript
DJ Hello, Miss Lee. I hear that ‗Mega Science TV‘ is screening science
fiction movies every Sunday next month.
Mr Lee Yes, we are going to whet the appetites of so many fans of science
fiction. As you know, until man has conquered every corner of the
known universe, man will always be fascinated about what‘s there in
space. This fascination has been nurtured since young and for many
people, the craze for sci-fi movies remain until adulthood.
DJ Why are these movies classified as science fiction?
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Mr Lee Well, science fiction movie is a movie genre. It is speculative,
science-based depictions of phenomena. It is not mainstream
science.
DJ How does it differ from mainstream science?
Mr Lee There‘ll be extraterrestrial life forms and alien worlds, time travel, and
other futuristic elements. Of course, rather like mainstream science,
there are spacecraft, robots, and other technologies.
DJ What makes this four-Sunday movie screening event unique?
Mr Lee Well, each movie will be screened full length. As you know, ‗Mega
Science TV‘ normally screens multi-episodic science fiction movies
and also serials.
DJ Yes, I watch ‗Star Trek‘ movies and ‗Robocop‘.
Mr Lee Yes, these are multi-episodic movies, including ‗Highlander‘. But ‗Star
Trek‘ has also been made into serials. The same goes for ‗Back to
the Future‘.
DJ What are other science fiction movies turned into serials on TV?
Mr Lee We are still screening ‗Transformers‘ weekly, remember?
DJ I think you also screen ‗Robocop‘ and ‗The Jurassic Park‘?
Mr Lee Yes, we turned ‗Robocop‘ and ‗The Jurassic Park‘ into episodes as
they are too long. Our long running one is ‗Star Trek: Voyager‘, about
172 episodes. ‗The Jurassic Park‘ is also screened as episodes.
DJ So what movies are you going to screen this month?
Mr Lee We are definitely showing ‗AVATAR‘. As you know, humans are
forever seeking resources, and here man is the exploiter. This is
recent as it‘s from the 21st century.
DJ Is there a 1990‘s movie?
Mr Lee We‘ll screen ‗Armageddon‘ and ‗Total Recall‘ from the 1990‘s. Then
there‘ll be a James Bond movie, the one with the plot of global
genocide using a space shuttle from the 1970‘s.
DJ That must be ‗Moonraker‘?
Mr Lee Yes, you‘re right. So, I hope sci-fi movie buffs will enjoy the four
Sundays next month.
DJ Thank you Miss Lee for a most enlightening view of what science
fiction movie fans will see on ‗Mega Science TV‘ next month.
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Task 8
Here, you may find many examples beside Voyagers 1 and 2, for example,
Sputnik.
Task 9
1 head a) Definition:
going to or heading to
b) Part of speech:
verb
c) Sentence:
To save time, we head for the river for the night.
2 report a) Definition:
give a verbal statement or account of a situation
b) Part of speech:
verb
c) Sentence:
You have to report to your supervisor immediately..
3 wind a) Definition:
one of nature‘s elements
b) Part of speech:
Noun
c) Sentence:
You have to be careful of the strong wind in this weather.
4 break a) Definition:
going through
b) Part of speech:
verb
c) Sentence:
She breaks into the room quickly.
5 pass a) Definition:
have completed or reached
b) Part of speech:
verb
c) Sentence:
They pass the checkpoint without any problem.
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Task 10
Task 11
Task 12
Task 13
a. Example: After that, and assuming that nothing collides with them, the
probes will continue on their journey to the stars.(Lines 17-18)
b. Phrases like will continue
Task 14
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. B
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8. A
9. B
10. C
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UNIT 3
TECH SAVVY
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
CONTENT
Speech Acts
Learning Points
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example, the statement It‟s hot in here may be inferred as a request for someone
to switch on the fan, in replacement of the direct use of the statement- Can you
switch on the fan?
i. Goal which answers the question ―What is the main purpose of the
conversation?”
ii. Context which answers the question ―What is the nature and situation
of the conversation? “
iii. Relationship of speakers which answers the question ―Who am I
speaking with?”
Goal
Context
Context involves understanding the situation and knowing your rights and
responsibilities in any discussion in which you may be participating. Is the
discussion of a personal nature? Are you being interviewed for a job? In each of
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these instances personal conversations allow for freedom of speech. On the
other hand, if you are being interviewed for a job, certain speech conventions
must be adhered to.
The type of language you use depends on the relationship between you
and the speaker. This includes factors such as relative status and familiarity
(Thornbury, 2005). Is the person you are speaking with a subordinate, or is
he/she your employer? Do you have a friendly relationship with this person? Is
joking allowed? Generally, informal situations require informal language use.
Friends and colleagues use more informal language with each other. If, on the
other hand, you are speaking with a person of authority, you will probably need to
use more formal language.
Task 1 The table below provides samples of the language forms which you
can use in your daily conversation for specific speech acts. Try adding more
examples.
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Requesting
Can you please mail the letter?
Please take me to the clinic.
I would like a cup of tea please.
__________________________________
__________________________________
Apologizing
I‘m sorry. I shouldn‘t have done that.
Please accept my apologies.
I would like to apologise ______________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Complaining
I would like to complain about ___________
I am not satisfied with _________________
I‘m afraid I‘m not happy with ____________
___________________________________
___________________________________
Complementing
You look pretty in that new dress.
He has been such a good friend.
This is a fantastic book.
___________________________________
___________________________________
Asking permission
Please can I ________________________?
I have to leave for home. Would you mind?
May I _____________________________?
___________________________________
___________________________________
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Offering help or advice
Can I help?
Don‘t worry. I‘ll help you out.
I think you should ____________________
It would be better if __________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Agreeing and I think you are right.
disagreeing It is not as simple as it seems.
That is not necessarily so.
__________________________________
__________________________________
Expressing
___________________________________
disappointment
___________________________________
___________________________________
Giving and responding to
___________________________________
opinions
___________________________________
___________________________________
Expressing disbelief
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
(Function: Complementing)
(Function: ______________________________________________)
(Function: ______________________________________________)
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Siew Ai: Alright, I‘ll trust you on this.
(Function: ______________________________________________)
Situation 2
(Function: _________________________________________________)
(Function: __________________________________________________)
(Function: __________________________________________________)
(Function: __________________________________________________)
(Function: __________________________________________________)
Mel: I'd rather not. I don't like violent films. How about going to "Mad Doctor
Brown"?
(Function: __________________________________________________)
(Function: __________________________________________________)
Mel: It's on at 8 o'clock at the Rex. Shall we have a bite before the film?
(Function: __________________________________________________)
Chris: Sure, that sounds great. What about going to that new Italian restaurant
‗Mama Macaroni '?
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(Function: __________________________________________________)
(Function: __________________________________________________)
Mel: Bye.
Task 3 Which of the expressions in the box below are used for (i)
A complaining about things, (ii) giving/responding to opinions, (iii) offering help or
advice, (iv) asking for permission, and (v) apologizing for something?
We were unhappy with the way we were treated. Can I join the trip?
I‘m sorry. I don’t think you have to go to that extent. Do you need anything?
It would be wise if you think it over first. I think so too. I believe you can do it.
Sorry for the delay. You should visit your parents often.
Gosh! How awful! This isn’t what I had expected! The idea sounds good.
What a pity! Oops! I didn’t mean to do that. I couldn’t agree with you more.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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Giving/ responding to opinions.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
LISTENING
i) Generate……………………………….
ii) Students become………………………
iii) Changes in ……………………………
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iv) Promote……………………………….
i) ………………………………….
ii) ………………………………….
iii) ………………………………….
iv) ………………………………….
v) …………………………………
SPEAKING
Sample Conversation
Read the following conversation between three friends. One of them plans to get
a new netbook.
Situation: Azaize and Lyla are the University‘s LRT Station. They are met by
their friend Swee Pee.
Swee Pee : Low Yat? Getting a new PC? (To ask for information)
Swee Pee : Are you getting one too, Layla? (To seek for clarification)
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Lyla : Nope. I‘m just accompanying Azaize.
Would you like to come along? (To invite)
Lyla : She told me she wants to get a netbook and I told her there are
some new ones just launched at Low Yat. (To explain)
Swee Pee : That‘s right. A friend of mine posted some sleek and stylish
ones on her Facebook.
Some of them are really awesome. (To agree)
Swee Pee : Of course. The N600 processor has been given a speed
increase.
The 1.5GHz x 2 processor also supports hyperthreading (To
explain)
Lyla : We can also have a look at the New Sonata NB606. It has
1024 x 600 pixel display and it‘s powered by 1.66 GHz Intel
mega and 554 processor.
Not only are its features recommendable, it also comes with a
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range of colourful lid options. There are blue, orange, green,
red, brown and turquoise. (To give details)
Lyla : Not a problem. The Sonata comes with a 6 dry cell. You can
use it up till 6 hours.
Swee Pee : The New Alpha Swift is also fitted with a 6 dry cell as well.
Azaize : I‘m glad both of you can come along with me. (To express
gratitude)
Let‘s go and check out both machines. Besides the features, it
must also be within my budget too.
Sample conversation:
Amira : Should I buy the blue or the purple hand phone?
Bella : I think you should buy the purple one.
Amira : Why is that?
Bella : Because purple is more trendy.
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Task 6 Here are some role plays for you to practice your speech acts.
Student A
You need to purchase six new computers for your office. Call JA Computer World
and ask for the following information:
Student B
You work at JA Computer World. Answer student A's questions using the
following information:
Two special offers: Multimedia Monster - with latest Pentium CPU, 256
RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, Monitor included – RM 4,000 and Office
Taskmaster - cheaper CPU, 64 RAM, 10 GB Hard Drive, Monitor not
included - RM4500.
1 Year guarantee on all computers
Discount of 5% for orders of more than five computers
Student A
You are a salesperson for Ready Company. You are entertaining a customer
who you think might be interested in buying your new line of office supplies.
Discuss the following information with your customer:
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Any order placed before Monday will not only receive the discount, but
also have its company‘s logo printed on the products at no extra
charge
Student B
You work in an office and you need some new office supplies. You are very
interested in what the salesperson has to offer. Talk about the following:
Printers, scanners
Do they have any special offers?
You would like to place an order for 200 packages of copy paper
Task 7
Asking for permission is very similar to asking for favours. In most cases, when
you ask someone to do something for you, it is important to use an introductory
phrase to soften the request.
Examples:
Lend me your pen-drive! (too abrupt; sounds rude)
Excuse me, could you lend me your pen-drive? (more polite)
Role play the following situations with a friend. Include details and give a
variety of responses.
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Task 8: Role play
In groups, discuss which would be the most effective decision for each of the
following situations. Role play the situations and present it to the class.
1. The English Language Panel has just completed writing a revision E-Book
for the Form Five students. Decide on a suitable name for the E-book.
2. The ‗E- poster‘ group assignment is due tomorrow. Your group members
have not completed their individual task and would require an additional
week to complete it. All of you decided to meet the lecturer concerned.
3. You have just started teaching for two months. Your school principal
wants you to prepare a power point presentation for some visitors from
Korea. Ask the principal what he/she wants to be included in the
presentation.
4. While waiting for the semester to reopen, you worked part time as a
technical assistant in a computer company. Apologize to a customer for a
mistake your friend made while performing maintenance operation on her
computer.
READING
The Net Generation has grown up with information technology. The aptitudes,
attitudes, expectations, and learning styles of Net Gen students reflect the
environment in which they were raised. One generation's technology is taken for
granted by the next. Computers, the Internet, online resources, and
instantaneous access are simply the way things are done.
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Pre- Reading
Make notes on you know about the following internet- based services:
Blogging
Podcasting
Photo sharing
Wikis
Social Bookmarking
Video Sharing
PART 1
3 The activity enabled is more important to the Net Gen than the
technology behind it. For example, instant messaging wasn't considered a
technology; IMing is treated as a verb—it is an action, not a technology. 15
Students often use the word "talk" when they describe text messaging or
instant messaging. Software blends into the background; it enables certain
activities to occur, but it is not new, novel, or customizable—all part of the Net
Gen's definition of technology.
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flexibility are much more important.
6 The implication is that colleges and universities should not assume that
more technology is necessarily better. Technology that enables certain types 40
of activities is likely to be appreciated. For example, wireless networking
enables learner mobility and makes it possible to be constantly connected. The
majority of wireless network use, however, may be outside the academic
realm. Using technology to increase customization, convenience, and
collaboration is well received; however, its integration into most courses or
curricula is not as deep as into students' personal lives.
Task 9 Do the following statements agree with the information given in the
A passage above?
Statements True/False
1. Net Gen students usually opt to use IT heavily in their
education.
2. Net Gen students think in terms of the activities they can do
with technology.
3. A cell phone with extra features will not attract Net Gen
students
4. Students often use the word talk when they are actually
sending short messages.
5. Students nowadays have a strong preference for Web-based
courses.
6. Older learners tend to be extremely interested in the social
aspects of learning.
7. Face-to-face interactions are becoming very popular amongst
the students.
8. The integration of technology into most courses is not as deep
as into students' personal lives.
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Task 10 Complete each of the following sentences with information from the
A reading passage.
PART 2
A
Task 11: Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
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1. Complete Eric‘s activities (i-v) with the correct phrases from a- e
LANGUAGE FOCUS
7. Chandran and his friends are challenging each other in Avatar, the latest
game on Play Station 3.
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Note: am, is, are are the auxiliary or helping verbs.
having, watching, reading, talking, typing, downloading and
challenging are the main verbs in the present participle form.
Basic rules
Rule 1 : If a verb ends with a consonant e. Drop the –e and add –ing.
have have + ing having
write write +ing writing
Rule 2 : One vowel + one consonant. Double the consonant and add –ing.
w, x and y cannot be doubled.
begin begin+ing beginning
run run+ing running
Task 13: Fill in the blanks with the correct –be verb+ ing.
A
1. I am formatting (format) this CD. I need to format it before I could use
it.
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3. James Raj ____________________ (justify) the document. He wants it
to look neat.
Task 14: Fill the blanks with the most suitable phrases.
A
1. The students‘ ___________________________ attentively to the
instructor who is explaining how to create a movie.
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Task 15 Use the Present Continuous to describe the following actions.
A
1. delete the phrase
____________________________________________________________
2. download the video
____________________________________________________________
3. embed the song
____________________________________________________________
4. clean up the temporary C: file
____________________________________________________________
5. buy an external hard disk
____________________________________________________________
6. format the CD
____________________________________________________________
7. name the file
____________________________________________________________
8. publish ______on Youtube
____________________________________________________________
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Task 16 Make questions and give short answers to your questions.
A
Eg.
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
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PARAPHRASING
What is a paraphrase?
A paraphrase is when you write published materials in your own words without
changing its original meaning. It is important that the sentence structure and the
vocabulary are not too similar to the original.
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The main way to paraphrase is to:
It is not enough to do just one of these, you need to change the structure and the
words. You must do this to avoid plagiarism.
Read the paragraph and write down the main points or words. Do not
copy down entire sentences.
Put the paragraph / book away and using the main points, write your
paraphrase from memory. This means that you are not copying the text
word for word.
PRACTICE: Make predictions about the topics using the given passages.
As the world continues to embrace and evolve the Internet, businesses and
organizations are increasingly looking to tap into this resource. It is in the best
interest of educators, and professionals in general, to be aware of what the
Internet has to offer. We can choose to sit back and wish it would all just go away
because it‘s too hard to find the time for it, or we can choose to embrace it, and
look for simple ways to learn more about it. Another unavoidable fact is the
growing desire for experience and familiarity with the Internet and other computer
technologies as a hiring requirement in the educational field.
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Reason No. 2: ___________________________________________________
Internet tools can be fun! Internet tools are interactive! What a great way to
engage students in the classroom. Many of the tools are collaborative, and they
are all hands-on. Applications that allow for the creation of cool looking timelines,
videos, or other dynamic presentations can be a lot of fun, and when a student
realizes that they can easily make the resulting creation available for viewing on
the Internet, it can be pretty exciting!
Reason No 3: ____________________________________________________
―Meet them where they live!‖ We‘ve all heard this, and there is a
solid undercurrent of wisdom in it. Many students use Internet tools on a regular
basis. If you use some of them in the classroom, you will be talking to them in
their language. And for those who have not been exposed to a given technology,
you‘ll be teaching them something they are probably predisposed to learning
more about.
The Internet is here to stay. It‘s been well over a decade now that ‗average users‘
have had access to the Internet, and we‘re now knee deep in the Social Media
revolution that has defined Web 2.0. It isn‘t going away. It isn‘t a fad. It‘s only
going to grow and evolve. It‘s already woven into the fabric of the daily lives of
millions of people. Yes, a lot of folks are wasting a lot of time doing things on the
Internet that don‘t contribute to society or offer much in the way of personal
growth, but at the same time, there are countless ways in which the multitude of
tools and technologies available on the Internet are being used in wonderfully
constructive ways.
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Reason No. 5: ____________________________________________________
If you introduce your students to technologies like Blogs, RSS Feeds, Wikis, and
so on, you will be helping to build their resume. Businesses and organizations
are more interested in these types of tools every day. They‘re thinking about how
to get on board and get ahead of the curve, and how they can offer value in the
workplace. Blogs are being used to provide updates about new developments,
Wikis are being used as knowledge bases, RSS Feeds are being used to
capture a steady stream of information about topics of interest, Social
Bookmarking tools are being used for research, and the list goes on and on.
Name any Internet technology, and there is a growing list of business
applications for it. Go to Google and search ―Twitter for business‖ and see the list
of articles on the subject.
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Task 19 Answer the following questions on each of the paragraphs (a)- (e)
All of the following key facts about internet are mentioned in the paragraph
except
Which of the following does not explain the benefits of internet applications?
A. Presentations can be interesting
B. Presentations can be difficult
C. Videos can be created
D. Timelines will be clear
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Reading paragraph (e)
Fill in the table below with the information from paragraph (e)
Task 20 Read these paragraphs again. Pay attention to the topic sentence.
Underline the details that support the topic sentence. Rewrite the main idea and
the supporting details in your own word.
SUMMARY
Tick here if
Main Skill Sub Skills you have Notes
understood
Listening Listening to a talk
Listening to the main ideas
Listening for specific details
Writing Paraphrasing
Identifying the main idea
Identifying the supporting details
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SELF ASSESSMENT
Test 1
Read the following passage on using technology at home and answer the
questions that follow.
2 Sit down with an online calendar and plan out the family meals for the
week. There are numerous recipe sites you can visit to generate ideas for
new dishes. In many areas, food retailers feature online services to deliver
groceries straight to your door, saving you a trip to the supermarket. When
planning dinner, invite your kids to help and teach them the basics of
building healthy, balanced meals.
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weekend outing to a nearby public park or recreation area. A few minutes
on the Web will provide you with details such as driving instructions, hours
of operation, and amenities offered by your destination. If you need to stock
up on picnic supplies, outdoor games, or sporting goods, there are a
number of online retailers available to meet those needs. Make sure you
consider weather forecasts and dress appropriately.
6 Often during the summer your children's outdoor plans get washed
out, leaving you responsible for finding an entertaining alternative in a
pinch. Plan ahead for rainy days by spending a few moments to set aside
engaging activities for your children to enjoy indoors. Go online and
bookmark a few sites featuring fun games and puzzles for your children.
You should also save up a few hours of wholesome, educational
programming on your DVR and be familiar with movies and TV
programmes that are available over VOD. These options will be waiting for
you on a moment's notice when you unexpectedly need to provide your
kids with stimulating activities for an afternoon or two.
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Match the „topics‟ or main idea with each of the paragraphs.
Paragraph
Main Idea or Topics
Number
1 A Save Up Rainy Day Entertainment.
2 B Plan a Family Movie Night.
3 C Teach Your Kids Local History.
4 D Plan Dinner Online.
5 E Organize a Weekend Outing.
6 F Record Educational Programming for Your Kids.
TEST 2
Read the article and match the main idea of each paragraph in the box provided
from the list given below.
a. Training teachers
b. Increasing access through distance learning
c. Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of educational administration
and policy
d. Broadening the availability of quality education materials
e. Enabling a knowledge network for students
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Paragraph 2:
Paragraph 3:
Paragraph 4:
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Paragraph 5:
REFERENCES
Reilly, B (1996). New Technologies, New Literacies, New Patterns' (in C. Fisher,
D.C. Dwyer & K. Yocam (eds.), Education and Technology: Reflections on
computing in classrooms. San Francisco: Pearson.
Nunan, D. (1999). Second language teaching and learning. Boston, MA: Heinle &
Heinle.
ANSWER KEY:
Task 1
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I‘d like to know if you have i-phones and
i-pods.
You can get a good bargain for a new
mobile phone at Low Yat Plaza.
Persuading Please come in and see our latest
mobile phones.
I would be much obliged if you could
spend some time and try out our
courseware.
This notebook is fitted with windows 7.
Would you like to see its other features?
Suggesting
Why don't you / we go to the movies?
Let's go to the travel agent's this
afternoon.
What about asking your brother for
help?
Shall we purchase the latest virus
cleaner?
Why don‘t you get yourself a laser
printer?
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camera.
I‘m afraid I‘ve misplaced the address of
the website.
I‘m not happy with the colour of my new
pc .
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disappointment lab. It‘s too small.
Haven‘t you ordered the thumb drives
as instructred?
You should defragment your computer
once a week. It‘s too slow.
Giving and responding to I think we can print our drafts using the
opinions dot matrix printer.
Yes, chatting on Skype is better than
Yahoo Messenger.
A high definition television gives a better
picture than the normal ones.
Task 2
Situation 1
Situation 2
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(Function: Enquiring)
Chris: Why don't we see a film?
(Function: Suggesting)
Mel: That sounds good to me. Which film shall we see?
(Function: Giving and responding to opinions)
Chris: Let's see "Action Man 4".
(Function: Suggesting)
Mel: I'd rather not. I don't like violent films. How about going to "Mad Doctor
Brown"?
I hear it's quite a funny film.
(Function: Giving and responding to opinions)
Chris: OK. Let's go see that. When is it on?
(Function: To request for or to give information)
Mel: It's on at 8 o'clock at the Rex. Shall we have a bite before the film?
(Function: Suggesting)
Chris: Sure, that sounds great. What about going to that new Italian restaurant
'Mama Macaroni '?
(Function: Agreeing)
Mel: Great idea! Let's meet there at six.
(Function: Agreeing)
Chris: OK. I'll see you at six. Bye.
Mel: Bye.
Task 3
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Offering help or advice.
Do you need anything?
Do take caution.
You should visit your parents often.
It would be wise if you think it over first.
Task 4
Task 9
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True
6. False
7. False
8. True
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Task 10
1. internet
2. network
3. technology
4. mobility
Task 11
1.
i. c
ii. d
iii. e
iv. a
v. b
2. B
Task 12
Task 13
1. I am formatting (format) this CD. I need to format it before I could use it.
2. Zulhelmi is copying (copy) the file into his external hard drive.
3. James Raj is justifying (justify) the document. He wants it to look neat.
4. The students are viewing (view) the latest netbook in the market.
5. The twins are saving (save) all the files into the CD before sending the
computer for repair.
6. I am publishing (publish) my ―Save the world‖ video on Youtube. I want
to share it with the rest of the world.
7. He is scrolling (scroll) the screen for the latest information on Egypt.
8. They are embedding (embed) songs and pictures on their presentation
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slides.
Task 14
Task 15
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The group is naming the file “Our group”.
8. publish their short movie on Youtube
They are publishing their short movie on Youtube.
The student is publishing his/her video on Youtube.
Task 16
2. Question : Are you saving the ―Flood‖ document into the D: File?
(be___save)
Answer : Yes, I am / Yes, I‘m saving the ―Flood‖ document into
the D: File.
No, I am not/ No, I am not/No, I‘m not saving the
―Flood‖ document into the D: File.
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6. Question : ________Tamilselvi ______________ to post the
invitation on the wall of her Facebook? (be___plan)
Answer : Yes, she is/ Yes, she‘s planning to post the invitation
on the wall of her Facebook.
No, she is not/No, she‘s not planning to post the
invitation on the wall of her Facebook.
Task 17
A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 4
E. 2
Task 18
Task 19
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Who would use
Technology Use
it?
a Blogs Provide updates about new Students,
development professionals
b RSS feeds Information on topics of interest General public,
students,
researchers
c Wikis Get knowledge or information students
d Social Bookmarking research Researchers
Task 20
It is important that educators are aware of what the Internet has to offer as
experience and familiarity with the Internet and other computer technologies is
becoming a hiring requirement in the educational field.
It is a great way to engage students in the classroom as many of the tools are
collaborative, and they are all hands-on.
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TEST 1
1. D
2. F
3. B
4. E
5. A
6. C
TEST 2
Para 1 – b
Para 2 – e
Para 3 – a
Para 4 – d
Para 5 - c
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In the field of methodology, we also find one advantage and one
correspondent disadvantage. The advantage is that CALL, like other new
technologies, brings about changes in the teaching methodologies of English.
There are cases, though, in which computers are just used to give old materials a
new aspect. This is the case of teachers who put students in front of the
computer just to make fill-in-the-gap exercises.
The teacher abandons his informative role to take on a more active part in
the teaching process; and this is allowed to him thanks to computer co-operation,
since the computer is now going to be the new source of information. This results
in an innovative teaching methodology in which the dichotomy
teacher/transmissor-student/receiver is broken. Now, teachers are going to
promote communication/interaction with -and mainly among- students; in order to
attain this objective, they are going to encourage students to take risks, leaving
aside penalties for producing incorrect bits of language.
1)Experiential Learning- The World Wide Web makes it possible for students to
have a huge amount of human experience. They can learn by doing things
themselves and become the creators not just the receivers of knowledge
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2)Motivation -Computers are most popular among students because they are
associated with fun and games and also they are fashionable. Student motivation
is therefore increased, especially whenever a variety of activities are offered,
which make them feel more independent.
5)Greater Interaction- Random access to Web pages breaks the linear flow of
instruction. By sending E-mail and joining newsgroups, ESL students can
communicate with people they have never met. They can also interact with their
own classmates. Furthermore, some Internet activities give students positive and
negative feedback by automatically correcting their on-line exercises.
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UNIT 4
A WAY OF LIFE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
CONTENT
Turn-taking
Task 1
Siti : Did you watch the new reality show on TV last night?
Amy : Which one? There are so many reality shows nowadays especially
those portraying the fabulous life of western celebrities.
Amy : You‘re right. But if you look at it this way, some of the reality shows
give some useful ideas about how to bond among family members
and how they resolve problems faced by any of the family
members. This would benefit the viewers.
Siti : Could I just say something here? Those reality shows would
probably benefit the adult viewers but I‘m afraid that the youngsters
may not see those values.
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Amy : Really! What do you mean?
Siti : My niece keeps asking her mother to buy her new clothes with
matching accessories because she wants to look fabulous like the
celebrities she saw on TV.
Siti : No, she didn‘t. But she said it was difficult to explain to her daughter
that they can‘t afford to spend so much money on clothes as they
have bills to pay.
Task 2
Task 3
Interrupting
In taking turns to speak, you may want to interrupt the speaker. There are many
ways to interrupt a speaker.
Task 4
A
A. Complete the conversation by filling in the blanks with appropriate words.
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Jane : That‘s __________________ . Pop
culture usually glorifies what has usually Agreeing
been seen as having a negative You’re absolutely right! I
influence on society. But it is done in a couldn’t agree more.
but not for people who think that I see your point but I …….
everything in the magazines or movies
is ‗cool‘.
Task 5
A
A. Identify the functions of the two questions in the following conversation.
Write (C) at the back of the question that is asking for clarification and (I)
at the back of the question that is asking for
more information.
Task 6 Fill in the blanks with the sentences given in the shaded box below.
A Then discuss what they are used for.
Such as?
Can I suggest
something?
Go ahead.
Well, that sounds good,
too.
Nisha : Oh, OK. What do you want to do? Can I add another
thought for you?
Izad : Let‘s eat. The food court is full of choices. Before you go on, can I
say something?
Nisha : That sounds good.
Encouraging
I’m listening.
Kim : _________________________________
That’s a great idea.
Go on.
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Nisha : _________________________________
Nisha : _________________________________
Nisha : _________________________________
LISTENING
Task 7
A
You are going to listen to a dialogue between Nani and Sya. Listen carefully and
write the ways of interrupting used in the dialogue.
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Nani : Well, she used very bad words to
describe one artist whom she
believed was badmouthing her. I
don‘t think she should write that
on twitter because so many
people can read it.
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it‘s hard to monitor all my son‘s
activities.
Task 8 Read the dialogues and underline parts of the dialogues that indicate
A ways of interrupting. Write the ways of interrupting in the column provided.
Dialogue a)
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Dialogue b)
Liza : Really?
Dialogue c)
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Task 9
A
You are going to listen to a conversation among Azie, Rina and Wati about ways
of viewing religion among people.
Disagreeing
Encouraging
READING
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Past Traditions Brought To Life
Read the following passage. As you read, try to guess the meanings of the words
in bold.
2 And the ―leader‖ of the Melanau community state chief led the
celebrations held at the Kala Dana beach area, where thousands converged
to celebrate the Mukah Kaul Festival. It is always celebrated in the month of
April to mark the beginning of the fishing season after the end of the monsoon 10
that keeps many fishermen from going to sea with their boats anchored safely
along the shores.
3 Before the fishing community ventures for a new season, they always
pay homage to the sea by offering eggs, glutinous rice, betel leaves and many
Melanau delicacies, among other things. In ancient times, the Melanau
community were pagan and they believed the offerings to their ―keepers‖ will 15
bring them a good harvest and tidings during the fishing season.
4
But with the conversion of many to Islam and Christianity, the
thanksgiving ceremony is more of a tradition now with no religious significance.
These days, the Mukah Kaul Festival is a place to meet old friends and
relatives and at the same time enjoy the activities held at the beach as well as 20
savour local delicacies, especially sago-based dishes.
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5
The focus of the festival in the past used to be the Tibau or the giant
swing where the youngsters and elders would swing in clusters high above
the sand with some going higher and higher while others just falling off as they
were unable to cling onto their mates. In ancient times, the Tibau was used by
the village elders to determine the strength of youngsters who were being 25
groomed to become fishermen. When youngsters swung on the Tibau, the old
folks would know immediately whether the young lads were fit to be fishermen
6 who could takeon the choppy seas on fishing trips.
However, the present day Melanau woman does not conform to this
ancient practice anymore and would instead allow her family to find her a
suitable husband. Still, there are those who seek thrills and fun, who will not
think twice about jumping onto the Tibau with their loved ones. 40
Task 10 State the meanings of the following words in the context of the
A passage.
a. homage (line 1)
___________________________________________________________
b. sustains (line 1)
___________________________________________________________
c. forefathers (line 2)
___________________________________________________________
d. converged (line 8)
___________________________________________________________
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e. ventures (line 13)
___________________________________________________________
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o. conform (line 37)
___________________________________________________________
Task 11 Together with your partner, take turns to identify whether the
A following statements are true (T) or false (F).
2. The Melanau people from all walks of life came to Sabah to _________
celebrate the Mukah Kaul Festival.
3. The Mukah Kaul Festival was held at the Kota Dana beach area. _________
5. The fishermen were prevented from going to sea because of the _________
bad weather.
6. After returning from the sea, the fishermen always pay homage to _________
it by offering food and delicacies.
7. The Melanau community believes that the offerings will bring _________
them a lot of fish during the fishing season.
8. Today, the Mukah Kaul Festival still holds a religious significance _________
to most people in the Melanau community.
9. The Tibau was used by the village elders to identify future _________
fisherman among the Melanau youth.
10. The Tibau was also used by the village women and girls for _________
physical exercises and playing games.
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Task 12 Answer the following questions. Discuss with your partner.
A
___________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
3. Why did the Melanau fishing community pay homage to the sea before
venturing out for a new fishing season?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
6. In your opinion, why does the present day Melanau woman not conform to
this ancient practice anymore but would instead allow her family to find a
suitable husband for her?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
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WRITING
Task 13
Write a paragraph about some of the old traditions in your society. Why are they
still being practiced today? Do you agree with them? Present and discuss this
with the rest of the students in class.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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LANGUAGE FOCUS
Task 14
Task 15
A
Fill in the blanks with an infinitive or a gerund form of the verb.
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5. Azlan risks _______________________ (lose) his job because of his
frequent absence from work.
Task 16
A
Discuss the following situations with a partner. Find a suitable verb followed by a
gerund or infinitive that you can use to convey the meaning as described in the
situations given.
Example:
Situation: Aliyah is interested in crafts. She will go to the National Craft Centre
next weekend.
1. Situation: The ais batu campur looks really delicious. Siti finds it hard to
ignore it and ends up eating it.
Mohamad __________________________________________________
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3. Situation: Ravi asked Hasni to help him. Hasni said that she will.
Hasni ______________________________________________________
4. Situation: Rose goes to the theatre regularly. She says that we should go
too.
Rose ______________________________________________________
5. Situation: Suilin does not listen to loud music. She has a strong dislike for
it.
Suilin ______________________________________________________
Task 17
Modal Complete the dialogue below with an
Auxiliaries
appropriate modal auxiliary.
A: My wedding is two months away! What
Task 17
_____________________ I wear? I don‘t even
know what I ___________________ wear! Talk with a partner and try to
predict the likelihood of the
B: Come and sit down and we following events happening to
______________________ plan this together. you:
Now, let‘s look through this bridal magazine Living in a foreign
which I just bought for you. country.
Changing your daily
A: I want to wear white. diet according to a
Japanese menu.
B: That‘s fine. You _________________wear
white but I think you ________________ also
wear the songket. It __________________
be a shame if you don‘t because that is what
people wear in a Malay wedding.
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Task 18
A
For each dialogue, work with a partner. Choose a role each. Read out your lines
and fill out the blanks to complete the dialogues.
Dialogue 1:
B: Me too. But I wish people are more considerate when parking their cars
Dialogue 2
A: Yes. Their values have changed as well as their attitudes toward our
culture.
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A: I think children ___________________ be made aware of how our
personal and cultural values shape our identities. We have a rich cultural
appreciate it.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
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9. Who is going to prepare the speech tomorrow?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
WRITING A SUMMARY
2. Try to find the main idea in the reading text. It is usually in the first
paragraph. Next, skim through the text, glancing at any headings and
graphics. Then, read the conclusion.
3. Identify the topic sentences and key words (words that are underlined,
italicized, or capitalized). These will clue you in on the main ideas.
4. Jot down the organization of the original and follow that pattern in your
summary. Make an outline that includes the main idea and the supporting
details. Arrange your information in a logical order, for example, most to
least important or chronological. Your order may not be the same as that
of the original, but keep related supporting points together.
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5. Write your summary, presenting the main idea, followed by supporting
details. Be objective. You should not include your own opinions.
6. Revise and edit your summary to be sure that you have properly
documented important words and phrases from the original text.
A Task 20
Work in pairs. Read the paragraphs and answer the questions that follow.
1. They came in droves to pay homage to the sea that sustains or had
sustained them and their forefathers. From fishermen, to farmers,
businessmen, politicians, students, homemakers to wealthy Melanau
people living in other parts of Sarawak and some abroad, all came home
dressed in their best traditional costumes to celebrate Mukah Kaul Festival
for three days.
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What are the supporting details?
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3. Before the fishing community ventures for a new season, they always pay
homage to the sea by offering eggs, glutinous rice, betel leaves and many
Melanau delicacies, among other things. In ancient times, the Melanau
community were pagan and they believed the offerings to their ―keepers‖
will bring them a good harvest and tidings during the fishing season.
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5. The Tibau or the giant swing was the focus of the festival in the past. It
was where the youngsters and elders swung in clusters high above the
sand with some going higher and higher while others just falling off as they
were unable to cling onto their mates. In ancient times, the Tibau was
used by the village elders to determine the strength of youngsters who
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were being groomed to become fishermen. When youngsters swung on
the Tibau, the old folks would know immediately whether the young lads
were fit to be fishermen who could take on the choppy seas on fishing
trips.
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6. Besides testing the strength of able bodied youngsters, the swing, found in
many villages in Mukah, had another purpose in the past. Village maidens
who were looking for mates would swing on the Tibau in the late evenings
and nights, and sat comfortably on the ropes. The men who wanted to
make any girls their wife would jump onto the swing. As the swing went
higher and higher, the girls would push away the men whom they didn‘t
like off the swing and hold on to the ones they chose.
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Task 21 Read the passage titled ―Past Traditions Brought To Life‖ in Section A
again and summarize it in not more than 100 words.
Task 22
Get your partner to read your summary and discuss the following questions:
3. Does your summary read smoothly with all parts clearly related?
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SELF ASSESSMENT
TEST 1
TEST 2
Summary
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REFERENCES
(May 20, 2008). Past traditions brought to life, New Straits Times, p. 11.
ANSWER KEY
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
Task 5
Ben: Many people now eat fast food as their daily meals. It‘s a part of
western culture that people have happily adopted. They don‘t realize
Shah: what that can do to them.
Ben: What do you mean? (C)
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Well, there‘s no doubt that fast food is fast and convenient but they
should think of the effects of fast food on their bodies. Just look at the
Shah: rate of obesity in the country where the fast food chains come from.
Ben: Where is that? (I)
Shah: America, of course! More than half of Americans are categorized as
Ben: obese.
What‘s the situation like in Malaysia? (I)
I read in the newspapers that the obesity rate is increasing here.
Task 6
Task 7
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don‘t think she should write that
way and send it on twitter because
so many people can read it.
Sya : You‘re right. Her actions are 3. Agreeing
unacceptable. You know, this kind
of behaviour has become a culture
in our country. Many people even
kids in schools are using twitter to
write bad things about their friends.
Nani : That‘s really bad. 4. Encouraging
Why are they doing that? 5. Asking for information
Sya : Because they find that twitter can
be used to channel their anger and
frustration towards other people
and being kids, they are still
immature.
Nani : Can I add something? I really think 6. Asking for permission to
that children nowadays are given interrupt
too much freedom by their parents
and this lack of supervision leads
to this bad way of expressing their
negative feelings.
Sya : Absolutely. Supervision is a major 7. Agreeing
issue among parents today as
they‘re all busy with their work and
have less time to monitor their
children.
Nani : Mmm. You have a point there. 8. Encouraging
Being a mother, I myself feel that
it‘s hard to monitor all my son‘s
activities.
Sya : It is difficult because we are 9. Agreeing
working mothers. However, I
believe that we should let them use
the internet when we‘re at home.
So that we can see what they‘re
doing.
Nani : Is that right? Do you mean that we 10. Asking for clarification
should be in front of the computer
while they use the internet?
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Sya : Yes. My daughter has a Facebook
account. I make sure she knows
what to be included and what not
to be included in her Facebook.
Nani : Right. I will do the same. Thanks.
Sya : You‘re welcome.
Task 8
Dialogue a)
Ain : Children nowadays don‘t visit their grandparents anymore. They‘re too
busy watching TV and playing video games.
Sara : Could I just add something here? (Asking permission to
interrupt) I personally feel that parents should be responsible for the
children‘s way of behaving.
Dialogue b)
Dialogue c)
Zaza We have to think about our performance for the speaking class. We
: have to perform something unique and different from others.
Misha : Ah! So you want us perform something that nobody would do?
(Asking for clarification)
Zaza Yes, I think we should perform a musical role-play like the High School
: Musical.
Misha : I love the idea of performing a musical role play. (showing
agreement) However, I don‟t think we should perform something
like the High School Musical. (showing disagreement) Let‘s do
something that represents our culture and tradition like P. Ramlee the
Musical.
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Task 9
Task 10
No Word Meaning
a) homage a group
b) sustains support
c) forefathers ancestors
d) converged come together
e) ventures go out
f) ancient long time ago
g) pagan belonging to a religion that
worshipped many gods
h) tidings good news
i) conversion change religion
j) savour enjoy
k) clusters together in a group
l) cling hold on
m) groomed trained
n) choppy rough waves
o) conform follow
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Task 11
1. T
2. T
3. T
4. F
5. F
6. F
7. T
8. F
9. T
10. F
Task 12
Task 13
Answers will vary depending on which tradition is being discussed. Students can
use the two questions given to focus their discussion.
Task 14
1. c
2. a, b
3. a
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Task 15
1. to participate
2. to voice
3. seeing
4. to finish
5. losing
6. making
7. to call
8. going
9. visiting
10. to save
Task 16
Task 17
1. should
2. should
3. can
4. can
5. should
6. will
7. will
8. would
9. should
10. will
Task 18
Dialogue 1
1. should
2. shouldn‘t
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3. can
4. may
5. will
Dialogue 2
1. could
2. can
3. should / must
4. must / should
Task 19
Task 20
1. Topic sentence They came in droves to pay homage to the sea that
sustains or had sustained them and their
forefathers.
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the beginning of the fishing season after the end of
the monsoon that keeps many fishermen from going
to sea with their boats anchored safely along the
shores.
5. Topic sentence The Tibau or the giant swing was the focus of the
festival in the past.
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Mukah, had another purpose in the past.
Supporting details Village maidens used the swing to look for mates.
Task 21
Use the points in the topic sentences identified in Task 5.20 as a guide.
Task 22
Tape Scripts
Task 7
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activities.
Sya : It is difficult because we are working mothers. However, I belief that
we should let them use the internet when we‘re at home. So that we
can see what they‘re doing.
Nani : Is that right? Do you mean that we should be in front of the
computer while they use the internet?
Sya : Yes. My daughter has a Facebook account. I make sure she knows
what to be included and what not to be included in her Facebook.
Nani : Right. I will do the same. Thanks.
Sya : You‘re welcome.
Task 9
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UNIT 5
JOB SATISFACTION
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Content
Listening
Good Listening Strategies
Pre-listening
Talk about the process and strategies you might use for listening effectively:
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If listening in a non-native language, think about how you would listen in
your native language; clarify any cultural information that may be
necessary to comprehend the message.
While-listening
Use visual clues to help you understand: the setting, the interaction, facial
expressions, and gestures (if there is any)
Check the accuracy of your predictions
Decide what is and is not important to understand
Ask for help if you do not understand
o Ask for clarification or repetition from the speaker or ask if what you
understood is correct
o Ask additional questions to check your understanding
Post-listening
After you listen these strategies might help you synthesize, interpret and evaluate
what you have heard:
(Adapted from:eff.cls.utk.edu/toolkit/support_listening_strategies.html)
LISTENING
Task 1
A
You will be listening to a radio interview between the radio host, Gina Sulaiman,
and Jason Khoo, a Job Space columnist from The Asian Workplace Magazine.
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1. Read and understand all the questions in the listening task.
For the first listening, try to understand the following:
Who are the speakers?
What is the topic under discussion?
What does the task require you to do?
3. Listen to the radio interview once again. Check your answers to the above
questions. In pairs, discuss three reasons as to why it is important for
employees to have flexible hours and to be able to be working from home.
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Speaking
My Dream Job
Task 2
What is your dream job? Why is it your dream job? Write a simple description
about your dream job and ask your partner to guess what it is. You can use the
following guidelines in your description.
Task 3
After giving a thought on your dream job, think of the criteria that will make you
satisfied as an employee in a particular organization.
In groups, study the following categories on the job satisfaction. Each group has
to choose one category and construct interview questions from the category
chosen.
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Categories for Job Satisfaction Interview
After you have constructed the interview questions, each group will take turns to
conduct an interview on job satisfaction. Group members will become the panel
of interviewers and act as a human resource manager and executives. The
interviewees are representatives from other groups.
While listening to the job satisfaction interviews, list some of the questions posed
and the kind of responses given.
2. Teamwork and
Communication
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3. Opportunities for
growth
4. Compensation
6. Workplace and
Resources
Reading
Task 4 : The following people seem to face problems at their workplace. Read
the following situations and think of possible solutions to the problems.
My supervisor thinks that I‘m a good worker but my manager thinks I‘m problematic.
She attacks me in meetings, humiliates me in front of my office mates and criticizes
me in e-mail messages. She does this to all new personnel and some of them have
actually resigned. My supervisor can‘t seem to help me and as such I feel worthless
and upset at being treated like a scapegoat. What should I do?
-Desperado-
Possible Solution: …………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………...
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Lazy work colleagues
Unproductive at work
I work in a group of four in an
I hate getting out of bed and
important project. It‘s really hard
going to work. At the workplace, I
to get them to do things that need
just go through the routine of my
to be done. They are calculative
work unenthusiastically and if
and sometimes I have to keep
possible, I try to avoid tasks given
reminding them over and over
to me by my boss. At the end of
again to do their work. They are
the day, I feel totally drained.
really testing my patience. What
What‘s wrong with me?
do you think I should do?
READING -
Breathless-
-Exasperated-
Possible Solution: ……………
Possible Solution: ……………...
……………………………………
……………………………………..
……………………………………
…………………………………..
Workplace Satisfaction
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twenty-five years, Melta President Haiqal Zubir was promoting and
building a workplace that is healthy, clean and aesthetically pleasing,
and a workforce that is highly productive and loyal. According to the 20
President, people love to work there and they work hard so much so
that it has become an unspoken ethic. Employees have access, to a
medical doctor, a chiropractor, a naturopath and a registered massage
therapist. They also enjoy subsidized and healthy vegetarian meals, a
non-smoking environment, and a pesticide-free landscaped ground. 25
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Task 5: Complete the crossword puzzle.
A
3 2 7 1
C B E
6 8
P S
N H
5
W E
T
T
4
N T P
L
Clues
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Task 6: Complete the tasks.
A
1. What do you think the expressions below mean?
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iii. How do employees at Malaysia Steel Works know that what they
do ―makes a difference‖?
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v. How can companies promote less stressful and more committed
working conditions amongst their employees?
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vii. Based on the passage, how can you summarize the expression ― a
happy employee is a productive employee‖?
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Language Focus
The Passive Voice
Rule 1
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Rule 2
Rule 3
Active: Prof. Tony Wright wrote Passive: The story was written by
the story. Prof. Tony Wright.
Study the active and passive forms of the present simple and past simple:
Present simple
active: clean (s)/see (s) etc. Somebody cleans this room
every day.
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Past simple
active: cleaned/saw etc. Somebody cleaned this room
yesterday.
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2. The poor boy sold his bicycle to pay his school fees.
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3. Mrs. Lee ordered Kumar out of the classroom for disrupting the class.
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7. The counselor advised the student to stop smoking.
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WRITING
Task 8
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d. ____________ I am not available for the interview on the date you
suggest in your letter.
Task 9
A
Match each of the sentences from the exercise above to one of the functions
below. Place the alphabets in the boxes provided. Note that there are two
sentences for function 3.
1. beginning a letter
6. closing a letter
7. complaining
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8. asking for confirmation
Task 10
Helmy Saputra is interested in applying for the post of Flight Steward. Read
his letter of application and improve the letter based on some of the phrases
provided.
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Task 11 You are interested in a career as a college lecturer. You see the
following advertisement in the newspaper. Write a letter of application attaching
your certified certificates.
Write in to:
The Principal,
Kingston College,
189 Jalan Tun Ismail,
31350 Ipoh.
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SUMMARY
Tick here if
Main Skills Sub Skills you have Notes
understood
Listening Listening to a radio interview
Listening Comprehension
Reading Reading
Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
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SELF ASSESSMENT
Exercise 1
13. The main door to the faculty ____________________ (lock) at 5pm every
day.
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14. While I was on holiday, my luggage ___________________ (steal) at the
airport.
15. The cruise ship ____________________ (sink) rather quickly but all
passengers ____________________ (save).
Exercise 2
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4. I can‘t find my book. ( somebody / take / it )
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7. The printer broke down yesterday, but now it's fine. ( it /repair/
immediately)
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8. A tree was lying across the road. ( it / blow down / by the storm )
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Exercise 3
Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences. Rewrite the sentences
into the passive voice.
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5. The student‘s speech can easily been understood.
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9. Not much can being wrote about the new actor as he is a very private
person.
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REFERENCES
Leela Chakrabarty, L. & Nor Azmi Mostafa. (2009). Read up and write down:
English for communication 2. Tanjung Malim, Perak: UPSI Publisher.
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ANSWER KEY
Task 1
1. Speakers: Gina Sulaiman, a radio host, and Jason Khoo, a Hob Space
Columnist in the Asia Week Magazine
Task 2
Task 3
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Opportunities for growth
Do you receive training to enable you to perform well in your job area?
Do you find your job stimulating?
Compensation
Task 4
Task 5
1. Enthusiastic
2. Aesthetically
3. Chiropractor
4. Naturalpath
5. Wellness
6. Optimism
7. Embrace
8. Integrity
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Task 6
Question 1
i. Feeling very satisfied with your day at work.
ii. Everyone seems to know what they are supposed to do.
iii. Able to contribute productively to the company.
iv. Responsible for the values that you put into your work.
v. Less procedures and red tapes in meeting with immediate bosses.
vi. Leaders do what they preach.
Question 2
Task 7
1. The students have been scolded by the teacher for being disobedient.
2. The bicycle was sold by the poor boy to pay his school fees.
3. Kumar was ordered by Mrs. Lee out of the classroom for disrupting the
class.
4. Their essays will be handed in tomorrow.
5. Shakespearean play will be staged by final semester TESL students.
6. The book on child psychology was written by that famous professor.
7. The students were advised by the counselor to stop smoking.
8. The answer was assumed correct by them.
9. You will be taken to the manager‘s office by someone.
10. That doctor has always been spoken well of.
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Task 8
a. 20th June
b. grateful
c. enclose
d. unfortunately
e. pleased
f. complain
g. hearing
h. confirm
i. response
j. apply
Task 9
1. a
2. j
3. b
4. e
5. d
6. g
7. f
8. h
9. c
Self Assessment
Exercise 1
1. are caused.
2. is made
3. was damaged
4. will be taken
5. were invited
6. are displayed
7. are held
8. was written / was translated
9. was overtaken
10. are employed
11. is covered
12. covers
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13. is locked or will be locked or is going to be locked
14. was stolen
15. sank / were saved or is sinking / have been saved
16. was posted / arrived
17. was built / built
18. is being built / is expected
Exercise 2
1. I think we were followed or I think we were being followed.
2. I painted it or I have painted it.
3. I think it was stolen or I think it has been stolen.
4. Somebody took it or somebody has taken it.
5. She was promoted last month.
6. She is redecorating it.
7. It was repaired immediately.
8. It was blown down by the storm
Exercise 3
1. A good film was shown in the cinema yesterday.
2. Are you sure the door was shut just now?
3. Korean is taught at this faculty.
4. The police was shot in the crossfire.
5. The student‘s speech can easily be understood.
6. I was not informed about the new meeting venue or I had not been
informed about the new meeting venue.
7. The baby was awaken by the loud noise at 4am.
8. Many songs were rendered at the party last night.
9. Not much can be written about the new actor as he is a very private
person.
10. The students were split up into groups of three.
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