English activities (covid 2020)

Name : ______________ Date : _____________

Class : ______________

Read the descriptions of mobile phones on offer and then answer the questions that follow.

MOBILE LX WAP
The most popular WAP phone on the market. It supports worldwide Wireless Application Protocol and Short
Message Service (SMS). Has capability to support MMS. Has enough memory for 1000 entries. Clear viewing
with extra large screen. Now, at an introductory offer of RM2300.

TXT 99 SPECIAL
Special offer at RM99* - no deposit, no subscription for voicemail services. Additional bonus of RM50 free talk
time.
* price valid for new registration only. Advance payment of RM340 required which
will be deducted for usage.

EP1000 MOBILE
Get a free phone! Just open a current account with Bank Bunyan and place a deposit of RM500. Maintain a
minimum of RM500 in the account for a year. (Separate terms and conditions apply for phone registration.)

DUAL SIM CARD PHONE

The only phone capable of recognising two SIM cards. Trendy and modern, its look matches its capability.
Allows you the flexibility of maintaining two separate lines - without carrying 2 phones. Organise your business
and private life effectively with this great phone. Only RM2099

Based only on the text of the advertisement, write short answers for the information required.
1.
Mr Lim needs two separate lines on one phone. How much does he need to spend to get a mobilephone that has
this feature?

2.
Jeevan bought the TXT99 SPECIAL and had to pay an additional RM340. What is this payment for?

3.
Foong Lan doesn’t want to spend any money to buy a mobilephone. Where can she go to get a free
mobilephone?

4.
Hasmah likes to send short messages to her friends. Which mobilephoneshould she buy?
5.
Read the situation below and complete the task given.

Your brother needs an advanced mobile phone that can do a few things such as keep a large number of business
contacts and send SMS. Complete the table below to give him details of the phone that would be suitable for
him.

Model of phone: (a)

Supports: (b)

(c)

Maximum number of entries: (d)

Special feature (for viewing): (e)

Price: (f)

Read the following diary of events and then answer the following questions.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PENANG

# The American Women’s Association of Penang will be holding a fund-raising cultural fashion show featuring
clothes from the Baba Nyonya, Indian and Malay cultures at the 7th floor Ballroom of Paradise Tanjong Bungah
Hotel from 9.30a.m. Association members will model outfits from Celine’s Creation Boutique.

# The Penang Players will perform the play My Fair Lady by George Cukor on June 20th and 21st at the Penang
Park Royal Resort. The show starts at 7.30p.m. Tickets can be obtained from Park Royal (04-881 1133), Benny
Lee (04-229 4942) and Elaine (04-886 6743).

# The Art Gallery in Jalan Free School presents a solo painting exhibition by Ooi Kok Chuen entitled Escape
into Reality until June 21. The exhibition is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Mondays.

# Health Food Kitchen at Penang Organic Farm offers cooking demonstrations and catering of MSG-free food
utilising organic vegetables from the farm. Buffet meals (at RM8.00 for adults and RM5.00 for children)
prepared by international chefs are also available. Call 04-658 7429 for details.

Based only on the text of the advertisement, write short answers for the information required.

6.
Puan Maimunah wants to visit the Art Gallery. Which day of the week shouldn’t she go?

7.
Lai Ying is interested in watching My Fair Lady. Where can she go to watch it?

8.
Amir’s cousin, Danial, is visiting him on 21 June. Amir is taking him to see an artist’s paintings. Whose
paintings will they see?

9.
June is a member of the American Women’s Association of Penang. What will she probably be doing in the
fund-raising event?

10.
Read the situation below and complete the task given.

Puan Aziah wants to learn healthy cooking methods with vegetables. She also would like to order healthy food
on a regular basis. Complete the table below to give her details of the place she can visit.

Organiser: (a)

Venue: (b)

 Cooking Demonstrations

 (c)

Cost of Buffet Meals: (d) Adult:

(e) Children:

Where to get more information: (f)

Read the advertisements and then answer the questions that follow.

Rash-me-not
Its powerful formula provides complete and fast relief for insect bites and allergic reactions. One tablet works to
control those red, itchy rashes. Does not need a doctor’s prescription.
Price: RM25 for a pack of 30 tablets.

Gasout - For effective relief from indigestion and wind, to be taken with two glasses of water. Available at all
leading pharmacies and medicine halls.
Price: RM17 for 30 pieces.

Megrein is your answer if you suffer from persistent headaches and migraines. It is chewable and effective;
relieves pain within seconds! Comes in strawberry, vanilla and chocolate flavours. For adults only.
RM35 per bottle of 30 tablets. Available at all leading pharmacies.

Fluno
For flu and colds - safe and fast relief with a pleasant taste. Suitable for the entire family, including children
aged 2 and above. Comes in three flavours. One tablespoon to be taken before meals.
Price: RM 8 per bottle. Prescription not required.

11.
Complete the table below for a quick and easy reference to the types of medication available for common
illnesses by filling in the cost and use of the medication.

Name of Price Used for

Medication
Rash-me-not (a) (b)

Gasout (c) (d)

Megrein (e) (f)

Fluno RM 8 for a bottle (g)

12.
The following people are taking medication for their health problems. However, they are uncertain of some
points regarding the use of the medication. Based only on the information given in the text, write down the
information that they need in the space provided.

Diane has an allergic reaction to washing powder. How many tablets does she need to take?

13.
Salina is taking Megrein. How should she ingest the tablet?

14.
Puan Aishah’s children are not feeling well. She wants to give them some Fluno. When should she give them
the medication?

Read the following event banners and answer the questions that follow.

Exhibition on Heritage of Architectural Houses

Date : April till May
Venue : National Museum, Kuala Lumpur
Come view the unique, homely dwellings of the major races in Malaysia. The traditional architecture of the
different houses is living proof of excellent craftsmanship that has been passed down from generation to
generation.

Kelantan Wau Fest

Date : 1 April - 15 April
Venue : Pasir Mas Mini Stadium, Kelantan
Come and watch local and international teams compete for top honours in this very exciting and colourful of
kite-flying event.

Kelantan Merbok Singing Competition

Date : 1 April - 8 April
Venue : Padang Kota Bahru, Kelantan
A treat for the ears as hundreds of birds compete in glorious song

Perak Best Bred

Date : April 15 to 30
Venue : Perak Stadium, Ipoh
An unforgettable experience for pet lovers as hundreds of pets of various breeds compete for top honours and
titles such as Most Talented Pet, Healthiest Pet and others.

15.
Complete the table below for a quick and easy reference to the events that are taking place in our country by
filling in the location and date of the events.

Event Where When

Exhibition on Houses (a) (b)

Wau Fest (c) (d)

Merbok Singing (e) (f)

Competition
Pet Competition Perak Stadium, Ipoh (g)

16.
What will Johan see if he attends the exhibition at the National Museum?

17.
What will Foo Kong’s cousin be participating in at Pasir Mas Mini Stadium?

18.
Yazid and his team are hoping to win prizes with their singing birds. Where will they be on 6 April?

Read the following classified advertisements on vehicles for sale, then answer the questions that follow.

Brand new Satria

Downpayment for Satria RM3000. Monthly instalment RM695. Fuel injection. Islamic loan available. Delivery
within 2 months. Contact Encik Azimi 019-387 3562.

Perodua RusaGX van, 16 valve, good condition, sports rims, air-cond, stereo. New tyres. One owner. Ample
space. Accident free. RM30 000. Negotiable. Contact Lina 012-393 7356.

Perodua Kembara, 4WD, unregistered. From RM47 000. Trade-in accepted. Accessories also available. Easy
loan. Fast delivery. Strong and sturdy. Suitable for rough and uneven roads. Call Vincent 013-827 6522.

Kancil 660 EX, lady owner, used as 2nd car. RM21K or exchange with van, below 3 years. Economical in petrol
consumption. The best answer for traffic woes. Call Chong 017-387 6333.

Based only on the text of the advertisements, write short answers for the information required by the following
persons.

19.
Jeremy wants to buy a Kancil. Who should he call?

20.
Maniam needs a van in his line of work. How much would he have to pay to buy one?

21.
Jamal wants to trade in his old Honda Accord. What car can he buy in return?

22.
Yee Leng wants to buy a Satria. How can she finance the car?

23.
Read the situation below and complete the task given.

Mr Yap wants to buy a new car for his son. He prefers the monthly payments to be below RM750 and car to be
delivered quickly. Complete the table below to give him some details of the car that is suitable for his son.

Model: (a)

Downpayment: (b)

Monthly instalment: (c)

Timeframe for delivery of car: (d)

Call: (e) (Person)

(f) (Number)

Read the information about pets for adoption at a shelter and then answer the questions.

Turtle - A terrapin or small turtle. Lives in water. Eats vegetables and turtle food.
Not much care needed, except a change of water every other day.
Rufus - A mongrel found wandering around the neighbourhood. Most probably
abandoned when owners moved away. About a year old, very friendly
and playful. Loves children.
Felixa - A female pedigree Siamese cat. Like other cats, does not require much
grooming or care. Needs to be fed on time or will create a ruckus!
Very good at catching mice.
Goldie - A lionhead goldfish. Requires close care and attention. Water needs to
 be changed regularly as goldfish are susceptible to disease. Swimming
motion relaxing to watch.
Melody - A lovely chirpy merbok - coos whole day long, very soothing to hear.
Feeds on bird food. Drinking water needs to be always kept clean.
Fluff - A white rabbit about 6 months old. Has pink eyes. Inquisitive nature.
Loves vegetables and carrots. Detailed instructions on care will be given
to interested owners.

Write a short answer for each of the following questions.

24.
What is common about cats?

25.
What was the reason that probably caused Rufus to be at the shelter?

26.
Which of the pets do not need much care or grooming?

27.
Why does the water for Goldie need to be changed often?
_____________________________________________________________________

28.
Why would the instructions on caring for Fluff be given to interested owners only?

29.
Fill in the blanks with information from the brochure. Marks will not be awarded for words which are
grammatically incorrect or wrongly spelt.

Zhi Lin was looking for a pet. Her mother had finally agreed to let her keep one. On Saturday, Zhi Lin went to
the local animal shelter to look for a suitable pet.
“How about a small (a)?” the man-in-charge asked, pointing at some terrapins swimming
around in a tank. “It’s easy to take care of and eats mainly vegetables.”
"I don’t mind keeping one or a few for pets,” said Zhi Lin enthusiastically. “Do you have any other
animals available for (b)?”
The man led Zhi Lin to some cages. She saw a beautiful (c) cleaning itself.
“That is a pedigree cat!” she said.
“Yes,” answered the man, “cats are also easy to look after. They are clean animals as they like to
(d) themselves a lot. So you only have to worry about their food and water.”
“Goldfish!” exclaimed Zhi Lin on seeing some in an aquarium.
“You will have to do a fair bit of work if you want to keep fish as pets,” said the man. “Goldfish need
clean water and if the water is dirty, they are (e) to diseases. Fish should not be underfed
or overfed.”

Go through the list of pen pals carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

Johari bin Salmi 15 (Male)

23 Jalan Alpha
50489 Kuala Lumpur
Hobbies: Equestrian activities

Jahara binti Salmi 16 (Female)

23 Jalan Alpha
50489 Kuala Lumpur
Hobbies: Reading, listening to music

Jane Lee 14 (Female)

25 Jalan Pandan
80301 Johor Bahru
Hobbies: Mountaineering, jungle-trekking, travelling

Eric Cheah 17 (Male)

25 Jalan Burung Sintar
31430 Ipoh
Hobbies: Tennis, soccer, badminton

Kamala Devi 18 (Female)

13 Jalan Keretapi
50400 Kuala Lumpur
Hobbies: Sewing, cooking, knitting

K. Maniam 17 (Male)
345 Jalan Selama
21100 Kuala Terengganu
Hobbies: Scuba-diving, surfing, water-polo

Based on the list, choose the most suitable pen pal for each requirement. In the space provided, write the pen
pal’s name.

30.
Kate : “I am presently in Form Five. I hope to find a friend of the same age
who enjoys water sports.”

31.
Siti : “I love adventurous activities like mountain-climbing and hitchhiking. I
am 14 years old and hope to find a pen pal of the same age.”

32.
Carol : “I am rather homely and hope to find a friend with whom I can exchange
recipes and embroidery designs.”

33.
Ibrahim : “I am more of an outdoor person who loves football and other outdoor
 sports.I’d prefer a male pen pal with similar interests.”

34.
Lim : “I am into activities which involve animals. Horse-riding, especially, is
my favourite pastime.”

35.
Write short answers for each of the following questions.

Who are probably related to each other?

36.
How do you think they might be related?

37.
Who would be most likely to learn about the cultures of people from other countries?

38.
Which state is K. Maniam from?

39.
Who would be familiar with different kinds of books?
Answer: RM2099
Answer: Advanced payment for new registration
Answer: Bank Bunyan
Answer: The Mobile LX WAP
Answer:
MOBILE LX WAP
Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
Short Message Service (SMS)
1000
Extra large screen
RM2300
Answer: Monday
Answer: Penang Park Royal Resort
Answer: Ooi Kok Chuen
Answer: Modelling outfits from Celine’s Creation Boutique
Answer:
Health Food Kitchen
Penang Organic Farm
Catering of MSG-free food
RM8
RM5
Call 04-658 7429
Answer:
RM25 for 30 tablets
Relief for insect bites and allergic reactions
RM17 for 30 pieces
Relief from indigestion and wind
RM35 for 30 tablets
Headaches and migraines
Flu and colds
Answer: One tablet
Answer: Before meals
Answer: By chewing
Answer:
National Museum, Kuala Lumpur
April and May
Pasir Mas Mini Stadium, Kelanntan
1 to 15 April
Padang Kota Bahru, Kelantan
1 to 8 April
15 to 30 April
Answer: Kite-flying competition
Answer: Padang Kota Bahru, Kelantan
Answer: Unique, homely dwellings of the major races
Answer: Chong
Answer: RM30 000
Answer: A Perodua Kembara
Answer: Take an Islamic loan
Answer: They do not require much care.
Answer: He was probably abandoned by his owner.
Answer: The turtle and the Siamese cat.
Answer: Goldfish are susceptible to diseases in dirty water.
Answer: Because the instructions are too detailed
Answer:
turtle
adoption
Siamese cat
groom
susceptible
Answer: K. Maniam
Answer: Jane Lee
Answer: Kamala Devi
Answer: Eric Cheah
Answer: Johari Salmi
Answer: Johari Salmi and Jahara Salmi
Answer: Brother and sister
Answer: Jane Lee
Answer: Kuala Terengganu
Answer: Jahara Salmi

Model: (a) Satria

Downpayment: (b) RM3000
Monthly instalment: (c)RM695
Timeframe for delivery of car: (d)Two months
Call: (e) (Person) Encik Azimi (f) (Number) 019-
387 3562