The Awesome Course

Secondary 3
Normal Technical
English
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Contents
Lesson 1: Getting to Know You
Lesson 2: Awesome Proof Reader
Lesson 3: Awesome Reader
Lesson 4: Awesome Writer
Lesson 5: Awesome Writer
Lesson 6: Awesome Writer
Lesson 7: Practice Paper
Lesson 8: Awesome Reader
Lesson 9: Awesome Reader
Lesson 10: Practice Paper

The Awesome Course

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Lesson 1: Getting to Know You
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What do you want to achieve for English by:

i) CA 1
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ii) SA 1
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Newspaper Sculpture
1. Team up with a friend.
2. Use newspaper, tape and scissors to create a
sculpture that represents a good student and a
good mentor.
3. Upon completion, a spokesperson from each
group explains your creation.

A good student is:

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A good mentor is:

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The above exercise provides an expectation of both student and mentor for
CTP lessons going forward.

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Lesson 2: Awesome Proof Reader
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Section A - Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

1. What is the main reason for the 4% drop in McDonalds sales in Europe?
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2. What misconception does McDonalds face in its US market?

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3. Decide whether these statements are true (T) or false (F).

a) McDonalds is the worlds biggest burger chain.

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b) More than 60% of McDonalds restaurants are in the USA.

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c) The first McDonalds restaurant was opened in Illinois by a man called McDonald.
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d) McDonalds hamburgers were recently named the best in America. _______
e) A chicken McWrap takes 60 seconds to make.

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f) Prices at McDonalds have increased much more than the fast-food average.
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4. Find the following words and phrases in the text.

a) a two-word phrasal verb meaning increase a lot (para 2)
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b) a two-word noun phrase meaning in large numbers (para 4).
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c) a three-word verb phrase meaning no longer have an advantage in a particular area
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d) a two-word adjectival phrase meaning advertised and promoted a lot (para 9).
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e) a three-word noun phrase meaning something good in a situation that is mostly bad
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5. Why is the expensive tag unjustified?

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6. What is the expert forecast for McDonalds?

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7. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets at the end of
each sentence.
a) McDonalds sales are falling after a decade of ______________________. [EXPAND]
b) Some people believe the health inspections are ______________________
motivated. [POLITICS]
c) Others claim the expensive tag is ______________________. [JUSTIFY]
d) McDonalds in the UK has a ______________________ breakfast menu. [COMPETE]

8. Would you pay more for fast food that contained locally sourced, seasonal produce?
Why? Why not?
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Section B - Fill the gaps in the sentences using these key words from the text.

1. An ___________________ is a design or object that is a symbol of something such as

a country or organization.
2. If your reputation is ___________________, people have a worse opinion of you than
they did before.
3. If something is described as ___________________, it is extremely bad.
4. If sales or prices ___________________, they suddenly fall to a much lower level.
5. If people ___________________ a company, they stop using its services and go
somewhere else.
6. ___________________ is a feeling that you should not believe someone or have
confidence in what they do or say.
7. ___________________ is the practice of providing help and advice to people before
they have to ask for it.
8. ___________________ is a thick, wet, unpleasant substance.
9. A ____________ problem is one that is difficult to solve.
10. A ___________________ person has doubts about something that other people
think is true or right.

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Section A Editing
Carefully read the text below, consisting of 12 lines, about the sentiments of Willis, a
winemaker. The first and last lines are correct. For eight of the lines, there is one
grammatical error in each line. There are two more lines with no errors. If there is NO
error in a line, put a tick in the space provided.
If the line is incorrect, circle the incorrect word and write the correct word in the space
provided. The correct word you provide must not change the original meaning of the
sentence.
The rays of the sun glistened through the mist as it rose between the
mountains, covering the landscape with a wet cloak. Squinted his eyes against the

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shimmering light, Willis stood in awed of the morning's splendour. The dew made

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everything on the ground sparkle, and reaffirming his belief that this was truly

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God's country. You could keep Chicago, New York and all of those big cities.

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Idaho would do just fine. It was not a bustled metropolis, but to the people who

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lived in the region, it was the centre of trade, law and information. The mountain

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people make infrequent trips down the slopes and out of the hollows to

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supplement their meagre live with the essentials: coffee, flour and wheat

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middling. Middling was the main ingredient for the wine. For a man could make

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good liquor, as Willis did, he would also make an excellently profit. One jug of

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the precious brew had sold for eighty dollars at the close of the battle.

Section B Modified Cloze

Read the passage below very carefully and then fill in each blank with the most suitable
word from the list of options provided. You will not need to use all of the words provided.
DO NOT USE ANY OF THE OPTIONS MORE THAN ONCE.

Jaywalking is a big problem in Singapore. More than 500 people were seen jaywalking in
the Orchard Road area in just half an hour. Jaywalkers can be (1) ________$20 on
the spot, and if charged and convicted in court, the fine can go up to $1,000 and they risk
a jail term of up to three months too. The young do it, those with kids in tow do it, and
even the elderly do it, sometimes with tragic (2)_________.

Many jaywalkers insist that what they do is not (3) _________, as long as you look
carefully and run quickly across the road at the right time. Many are also (4) ________,
that jaywalking is an offence. It is a worrying trend that the number of
jaywalkers fined has been steadily (5)________.

On both sides of very many busy roads, pedestrians stand waiting for traffic to ease.
Each time there is a brief gap in the (6)_______, up to 30 people can be seen making
the mad dash across the road. While the younger ones easily weave between cars, some
elderly folk nervously make their way to the other side risking life and (7)________.

(8) _________scenes can be seen all over Singapore and the Traffic Police are
reaching out to jaywalkers through road safety videos, talks and games. Pedestrians are
reminded that they should always use designated pedestrian (9)________. Parents
and teachers can also play an important role by educating the young on the dangers of
jaywalking. Parents themselves should not jaywalk to (10) _________ a good example
for their children.

Section C Comprehension Text 1

Study the poster below and answer Questions 1- 4.

7.

A LIFETIME OF COMMITMENT

If you are a pet owner, please sterilise your pet. Besides improving your pet's
chances of a healthier life, sterilisation can also help to alleviate the problem of
strays on the streets.
The Halt Animal Abuse Council of
Singapore (HAACS) takes in around
600 unwanted animals each month.
Many of them are found abandoned on
tile streets.
The source of the stray animal
population is attributed by
irresponsible pet owners who
dump their pets on the streets once
they no longer want them. Leaving
animals to fend for themselves puts
them in harm's way - abandoned pets
often-starve, get knocked down by
vehicles, contract diseases or get abused.

With short-term pregnancies and

relatively large litters, strays that are
not sterilised reproduce speedily.
Thousands more unwanted animals
result, living off the streets and
suffering - all because of
the actions of irresponsible pet
owners.
Can't look after your pet anymore?
Don't abandon it. Find it a new
home. Call the HAACS for advice.
Under the Animals and Birds Act,
anyone who is found guilty of
abandonment of any animal can be
imprisoned tor up to 24 months, fined
up to $20,000 or both.

Halt Animal Abuse Council of Singapore

(HAACS)
32 Jalan Raja, Singapore 321633
Tel: 6562 8689, Website:
www.haacs.org.sg

1. The poster begins with the statement Please DO NOT abandon your pets.
Explain the typography in this statement.
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2. Who are the intended audience of the poster?

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3. Look at the image featured in the poster. How does it draw the attention of the
reader?
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4. What is the warning stated on the poster? Give a reason why such information
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Text 2
Read the information below and answer the questions on the next page.
TIPS FOR PARENTS
a.
b.

1. Be in the moment
It is hard to play in an interesting way when
parents are busy with other things. Children can
sense it too. Parents should be mindful of the
moment of play and not be distracted by things
such as e-mail, phone calls and television shows.
2. Get down to the child's levelFocus on the child
Some parents tend to stand or sit afar, telling the
child what to do with the toy, instead of being on the
floor, at eye level with their child, playing together.
Get down and crawl around if necessary.

3 Avoid being too goal-driven

Being too goal-driven and
wanting to teach the child
something all the time can
turn play boring and too
challenging. To make the
toys interesting, parents
need to relax and stop
asking too many questions
that can frustrate the child.
4 Be creative
Make the effort to think creatively about how to use
toys in different ways. For instance, action figurines
do not have to be fighting all the time; perhaps they
could go on a picnic or take the toy school bus to
school.
5 Be playful
Being playful helps to engage the child and
make the play session more interesting
and fun. For instance, parents can put on a
funny face or use a different voice when
playing with a particular toy to attract the
attention of the child.

1. Decide if each of the statements below is True (T), False (F) or Not Stated (NS) and
put a tick in the appropriate column.

T
(i)

Parents should focus solely on the child during play time.

(ii)

Parents should also seek to teach the child something

(iii)

during play time.

Parents should be at the same level as the child when

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playing together.
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Parents are their children's best playmates.

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Parents should make the effort to use toys creatively.

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Being playful will help parents to get the attention of their

child better.

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Parents should play with their child on a regular basis.

2. Match each of the actions A-E below to each of the tips for parents. Write
the correct letter A-E next to each tip.
Actions
A Making a funny face and using a different voice.
B Using the same toy in different ways.
C Just playing and having fun together.
D Concentrating on playing with the child.
E Sitting on the floor near the child.
Tips for parents
(i) Be in the moment

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(ii) Get down to the child's level _____

(iii) Avoid being too goal-driven _____
(iv) Be creative

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(v) Be playful

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4. What did the author suggest on how to use toys creatively?

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Section A Form Filling

You wish to order some food items from Deli-Melayu for your coming birthday
party which you plan to celebrate at home with a group of good friends.
Fill in the first part of the order form completely based on your own personal
particulars.
As you are not working, only enter your personal telephone number.
Below are the details of your order:

One large assorted finger food platter

One roast duck

A 1 kg special birthday cake

Make sure the total amount you have to pay is correct.
You will collect all items on the date of your birthday at 5.00pm.

Deli-Melayu
Gourmet Delights Order Form
Let us help you with your party plans with our special gourmet delights.

Name: ..............................................................................................................................
NRIC Number: .................................................................................................................
Address: ..........................................................................................................................
Mobile number: ...............................................................................................................
Collection Date: .......................................... Collection Time: ....................................... .

Items

Price

Assorted finger
food platter

$50.00

Roast Duck

$45.00

Weight

Quantity
1 large

1.5kg

1kg

PASTRY
Special birthday
$38.00
cake

Total amount

Signature: ................................................

NOTE:
1. Collect from Deli-Melayu.
2. Orders must be made at least 3 days in advance.

Amount

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Section B Functional Writing

On occasion when you went to Deli-Melayu to order some food items for your
birthday party, you were served by a Ms Sharon Lok who proved to be very friendly
and helpful. She always gave you service with a smile.
To commend her for her service, write a letter to the Store Manager of the DeliMelayu, Mr John Hip, in praise of Ms Sharon Lok.
In your letter, explain why you were at the hotel and describe the nature of Ms
Lok's excellent service to you.
You are advised to write in complete sentences and in paragraphs.
Begin your letter with Dear Mr Yip ....
You should write about 80 words.

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Section C: Guided Writing

Study the visuals and read the text below about A FIRE and then complete the task
that follows.

Everyone got out

safely.

Your mother kept low by

crawling on hands and knees to
avoid inhaling smoke

You closed the door to

contain the fire

You tried to fight the

fire while waiting for
help to arrive

You called 995 for the

Singapore Civil
Defence Force

Recently, you saved the members of your family and your home from being
destroyed by fire. Your English Language teacher has asked you to write an account
on the incident for publication in the school's newsletter. In your account give
details of:
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where the fire started and how you discovered it

what you did to alert the members of your family and get them out of the

place
what you and others did to put out the fire
what you have learnt from this experience.

You should use ideas of your own based on the visuals and details given in the text
on A FIRE. You are advised to write at least 180 words in complete sentences and in
paragraphs.

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