Your birthday is just around the corner.

Your mother, who is working overseas, asks what you

would like for a birthday present. In about 50 words, write a postcard to your mother. In your
postcard :
request for a mobile phone
convince your mother on the reasons why you should own a mobile phone
add other relevant information to make your writing interesting

Dear ________________________,

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From,

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Read the passage about Langkawi Island.

Langkawi is a well-known for its natural beauty as well as its folklore. Many people are
amazed by the many legends that have been told from one generation to another about this
island. One of the most popular legends of this island is about a beautiful maiden named
Mahsuri.
According to the legend, Mahsuri was married to a handsome young man who was the
son of the village chief. When Langkawi Island was attacked by the Siamese, her husband left
the island to fight the enemies. While he was away, a young man called Deramang came to the
village. He befriended Mahsuri and would sometimes come to visit her.
Mahsuris mother-in-law was not happy whenever Deramang visited Mahsuri. She
accused Mahsuri of being unfaithful to her husband. The old lady reported the matter to the
village chief. Mahsuri was found guilty and sentenced to death.
They used a spear to take her life. To everyones astonishment, white blood flowed from
the wound. She is innocent. and old villager said aloud.
Just before Mahsuri breathed her last breath, she laid a curse on the island, There shall
be neither peace nor prosperity on Langkawi Island for a period of seven generation. Thereafter,
Langkawi Island became a quiet and deserted fishing village.
The curse over Langkawi Island has now ended. Today, it is a popular holiday
destination among local and foreign visitors.
There are many interesting activities for tourists to spend an enjoyable time there. They
can visit the historical tomb of Mahsuri to learn its legend. They can also head to the white sandy
beaches where so many choices of water sports and beach activities await.
Some tourists like to join eco-tours that take them island hopping on speedboats. They
can have a closer look at the formations of limestone outcrops that grow from the sea. Others
take a scenic cable car ride up to the peak of Gunung Mat Cincang for breathtaking view of the
sea. Langkawi island is also a popular shopping haven for duty free items.

Read the passage carefully and answer question (a) (i)

(a) What is Langkawi Island well-known for?

i. _______________________________________________________________[1 mark]

ii._______________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(b) Who were the enemies that attacked Langkawi Island?

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(c) How did Mahsuri prove her innocence?

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(d) According to the legend, what happened to Langkawi Island after Mahsuri was killed?

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(e) Fill in the table with an appropriate word / phrase from the passage.

Meaning Word / Phrase

i) Stories passed down from one generation to
another
ii) To be killed by law
iii) Magic power that causes bad things to happen
iv) A large grave
[4 marks]

(f) Why is Langkawi a popular tourist destination today?

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(g) What can tourists do at the tomb of Mahsuri?

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(h) List two activities that the eco-tour packages offer.

i._________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

ii._________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(i) State 2 other activities that tourists can do when they visit places.

i._________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

ii._________________________________________________________________[1 mark]