ANSWERS

PAK-21 Module ACTIVITY 8:  Jot Thoughts

ACTIVITY 1:  Scrapbook (Suggested answers)
(Accept any suitable answer.) How to Protect the Turtles
• Stop using plastic bags because many of them end up in the sea.
ACTIVITY 2:  Pair Discussion They harm turtles and other marine creatures.
(Accept any suitable answer.) • Ensure that our beaches are always kept clean and ready for the
turtles to lay eggs.
ACTIVITY 3:  Graphic Organiser • Organise beach cleaning programmes to reduce the amount of
(Accept any suitable answer.) pollution in the sea.
• Educate children in school to respect the lives of every living
ACTIVITY 4:  i-THINK Map creature and their right to live.
(Accept any suitable answer.) • Do not disturb the nests and hatchlings.

ACTIVITY 5:  Cloze Procedures STARTER UNIT:  You Only Live Once
(Suggested reading text) Vocabulary 1
Ng Cheong Choon is a Malaysian engineer working in Detroit, A. Listening
United States. He loves his job (1) but his family means 1 month
the world to him. One night, he came home and saw his 2 mosque
two daughters (2) making bracelets from rubber bands. This 3 forgiveness
reminded him of the time when he used to make jumping 4 Lights
ropes from rubber bands which was a traditional hobby (3) enjoyed 5 cakes
by many children in Malaysia when he was little. So, he tried 6 ground
linking the rubber bands together, but they kept falling apart (4).
After his daughters went to bed, he created a plastic device B. Speaking
that could join the rubber bands together to make beautiful (5) 1 April
bracelets. 2 city
His daughters were very excited (6) when he presented the 3 memorable
bracelets to them. The girls showed the masterpieces around school 4 twelfth
and to their neighbourhood friends (7). Soon, requests started 5 sang
pouring in. Very soon, Ng was busy making bracelets to fulfil the 6 Boulevard Mall
demands (8) by his daughters’ friends and family. His eldest
daughter then suggested that they should sell them to the public (9). Pelibatan Ibu Bapa (PIB) Activity
They named their product ‘Rainbow Loom’. They also started video (Suggested answer)
tutorials to show their customers (10) how to create different My family celebrates Christmas. A few days before the festival, my
bracelet designs using the rubber bands and the plastic device. father will write and send out Christmas cards to our family and
To date, they have sold (11) more than 3 million Rainbow friends. My mother will plan the Christmas menu and go shopping
Loom units and the video tutorials have been viewed more than for the ingredients. My brother and sister will decorate the house
13 million times. and the Christmas tree. My grandparents, on the other hand, will
prepare and clean the dinnerware.
ACTIVITY 6:  Round Table
Grammar 1
(Suggested answers)
A. Grammar Practice 1
Safety Steps during Thunderstorms
1 How 5 How
• If you are outside, try to find some shelter. Do not stand under
2 Where 6 Who
trees.
3 Which 7 When
• Stay away from power lines or tall poles in case they fall over.
4 What 8 Why
• Do not stand in puddles. Water is a conductor of electricity.
• Unplug all electrical appliances. B. Grammar Practice 2
• Stay away from windows. 1 A
2 C
ACTIVITY 7:  Rocket Writing 3 B
(Suggested answer) 4 B
What You Should Do: 5 A
Before an Earthquake 6 C
• Always have an emergency bag containing food and clothes ready
in case you have to evacuate your house. C. Grammar Practice 3
• Keep torches with fresh batteries and a first aid kit in an accessible 1 How do you go to school?
area of the house. 2 Which subject do you like the most?
3 When do you usually go to bed?
During an Earthquake 4 What is your ambition?
• Hide under a sturdy desk or table. 5 When does the concert begin?
• If you are outside, stay in the open, away from buildings and 6 Who is the girl in red?
power lines. 7 Where did you go yesterday?
8 What is Emily doing in the kitchen?
After an Earthquake 9 How much sugar do you take with your coffee?
• Do not attempt to go into any building until the police confirm 10 Where did Lina spend her school holidays?
its safety. 11 Why is Fahmi wearing a jacket?
• Be careful of broken glass and sharp objects. 12 Why do you want to be a doctor?

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Vocabulary 2 4 jacket •
A. Listening
(Listening text) 5 scarf •

Number 1: 6 dress •
You’ll recognise me by my many names, 7 sandals •
Beret, beanie, sombrero and fedora,
I’m used to cover your head, 8 hat •
But I’m not an umbrella,
What am I? 9 coat •
10 socks •
Number 2:
When it’s cold and chilly outside,
I find myself wrapped around your neck,
Around your neck I may go, Grammar 2
But I’m not a necklace, A. Grammar Practice 1
What am I? 1 your 5 our
2 Its 6 his/her
Number 3: 3 their 7 their
I have sleeves that will keep you warm, 4 her 8 my
Especially when it’s cold outside,
I’m something you wear, B. Grammar Practice 2
But I’m not a T-shirt, 1 my 6 my
What am I? 2 My 7 my
3 His 8 Their
Number 4: 4 my 9 Its
I always come in pairs, 5 her
And I’m sold in boxes,
You wear me on your feet, C. Grammar Practice 3
But I’m not a pair of socks, 1 Linda’s 4 girl’s
What am I? 2 villagers’ 5 brothers’
3 Tom’s 6 Karim’s

D. Grammar Practice 4
1 The cat’s got white fur.
2 Cheng’s a talented seamstress.
3 English’s an important subject.
4 Suriana’s sad about her torn skirt.
5 My mother’s got a small bookshop.
scarf 2 shoes 4 6 Amirul’s got a sister and two brothers.

Vocabulary 3
A. Reading
1
Chinese as Japanese as Korean
tonal language three different different levels of
writing systems politeness
jacket 3 hat 1

2
B. Speaking Japanese as Korean
(Suggested answer) kanji hanja
Tan: What do you like to wear?
Afiq: I like wearing jeans.
B. Reading
Tan: Why do you like to wear jeans?
1 A
Afiq: I like to wear them because they are really comfortable.
2 B
Tan: When do you usually wear them?
3 A
Afiq: I wear them when I’m out shopping.
4 Succeed, exceed and proceed.
Tan: How often do you wear jeans?
Afiq: I think about twice a week.
Tan: Which type of jeans do you like? Grammar 3
Afiq: I like regular jeans. A. Grammar Practice 1
1 can, can’t 5 can
PAK-21 Activity Checklist 2 can’t 6 can’t
(Suggested answer) 3 can’t 7 can, can’t
4 can 8 can
CLOTHES
Name: Kiara Tan B. Grammar Practice 2
Form: 1 Pintar 1 I can sing. (Accept any suitable answer.)
2 I can’t draw. (Accept any suitable answer.)
Like Dislike 3 I can cook. (Accept any suitable answer.)
1 jeans • 4 I can’t dance. (Accept any suitable answer.)
5 I can’t run fast. (Accept any suitable answer.)
2 T-shirt • 6 I can play the piano. (Accept any suitable answer.)
7 I can play the basketball. (Accept any suitable answer.)
3 trainers •
8 I can’t speak Mandarin. (Accept any suitable answer.)

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C. Grammar Practice 3 C. Writing
1 We’re close friends. (Suggested answer)
2 I’m not afraid of spiders.
3 He’s not good at drawing. Rosie: Hi, I’m Rosie. What’s your name?
4 She’s not going to the party tonight. Alex: Nice to meet you, Rosie. I’m Alex.
5 He’s always ready to help his friends. Rosie: How old are you, Alex?
6 I’m new to this part of the neighbourhood. Alex: I’m 13 years old.
7 She’s taking baking lessons at the weekend. Rosie: Me too! What form are you in?
8 It’s the most beautiful house I have ever seen. Alex: Form 1 Cerdas.
9 You’re the most hard-working boy in the class. Rosie: What do you like to do?
10 They aren’t surprised to see broken glass on the floor. Alex: I like reading books.
Rosie: Me too but I don’t like mystery novels.
D. Grammar Practice 4 Alex: Me neither! Shall we go to the library together
1 Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t. tomorrow?
2 Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t. Rosie: Sure. That’s a good idea.
3 Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
4 Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t. UNIT 1:  What Are Your Hobbies?
5 Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t. Vocabulary 1
6 Yes, we are. / No, we aren’t. A. Reading

E. Grammar Practice 5 HOBBIES

1 Is he Darren? (Accept any suitable answer.)
2 Are they crying? (Accept any suitable answer.)
3 Is the doll brand new? (Accept any suitable answer.) Indoor Outdoor
4 Are they siblings? (Accept any suitable answer.)
5 Is she your aunt? (Accept any suitable answer.) 1 chat online 5 go for a run
6 Are we going to the concert tonight? (Accept any suitable 2 listen to music 6 do water sports
answer.)
3 watch DVDs 7 go trekking
Focus On Skills 1 4 surf the Internet 8 play football

A. Listening
(Listening text) B. Speaking
Step 1: My Friend’s Hobby
Enter the hall. The examination will start in 20 minutes.
Name: Sarah binti Yusuf
Step 2: Age: 13 years old Date of Birth:  3 March 2006
Take your seats. Please do not make too much noise. Name one activity you enjoy doing: Swimming
Why do you enjoy doing this activity?
Step 3:
There is an examination paper on each of your tables. Do I like to play in the water and it makes me feel very relaxed.
not open it unless you are told to do so. Which category do you consider your hobby in? Please tick
one.
Step 4:
Raise your hand if you have any questions during the Indoor  Outdoor  ✓
examination. You will be attended to shortly afterwards How much time do you spend on the hobby per week?
by a teacher.
I go swimming every Saturday for two hours.

Step 5: (Accept any suitable answer.)
Write your name and class on the examination paper. Then
start answering the questions. Reading 1
A. Reading
1 False 4 False
2 True 5 True
3 False 6 True

PAK-21 Activity i-THINK Map

(Suggested answer)
4 1
1 Played by
two or four
players 2 Tennis
racquets,
tennis balls,
5 Serena
sweat bands
Williams
2 and Roger TENNIS
Federer 3 Played on
a court

4 Each tennis match is made

up of two to three sets. To
win a set, the player must
win at least six games.
5 3

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Grammar 1 Grammar 2
A. Grammar Practice 1 A. Grammar Practice 1
1 doesn’t work 1 now; am walking/’m walking
2 teaches 2 once a month; mows
3 doesn’t like 3 always; leaves
4 tidies 4 usually; doesn’t listen
5 watch 5 often; watches
6 drinks, goes 6 at the moment; is not knitting/isn’t knitting
7 every day; doesn’t play
B. Grammar Practice 2 8 now; is writing/’s writing
1 Do they ride their bicycles to school every day? 9 at the moment; am not fishing/’m not fishing
2 Does he go to bed at 9.30 p.m. every night? 10 sometimes; buy
3 Does it often rain in Kuala Lumpur? 11 usually; don’t eat
12 now; are drawing/’re drawing
C. Grammar Practice 3 13 at the moment; is working/’s working
1 am doing/’m doing 14 usually; don’t take
2 is talking/’s talking
3 is telling/’s telling B. Grammar Practice 2
4 is raining/’s raining 1 I am going to buy a new laptop today.
5 are baking/’re baking 2 He isn’t taking a shower right now.
6 are not going/aren’t going 3 I usually don’t eat pizza for lunch.
7 is not buying/isn’t buying 4 Tommy is looking for his favourite toy now.
8 are having/’re having 5 Mandy isn’t talking to me at the moment.
6 I am not doing any house chores at the moment.
D. Grammar Practice 4 7 Priya doesn’t visit the dentist every month.
1 Are they building sandcastles at the beach? 8 Fariza drinks a glass of juice every morning.
2 Is he playing video games in his bedroom? 9 The policemen are solving the case at the moment.
3 Is Sara cooking dinner for her parents? 10 Mr Lee and his wife aren’t travelling to London today.
11 Adnan’s mother bakes a cake for his birthday every year.
Vocabulary 2 12 My grandparents often come over for dinners on Saturdays.
A. Listening
1 dance C. Grammar Practice 3
2 act 1 performs
3 sing 2 travel
4 write songs 3 are staying/’re staying
5 play a musical instrument 4 is having/’s having
6 cook 5 plays
7 bake 6 practises
8 tell jokes 7 are strolling
9 do tricks 8 are eating/’re eating
10 draw
11 paint Focus On Skills 1
B. Listening
(Listening text)

Dean: Hi, Sam. What are your plans for the weekend?

Sam: Hey, Dean. I have not decided (1) yet. What about
you?
Dean: I plan to go for the Taman Bintang Nature Camp (2).
Would you like to go on nature camp?
Mel Lee Wei Yvonne Sam: That’s interesting. I have always wanted to go
camping (3). When and where is it?
Dean: It’s from 23 March to 25 March (4) at the Greenville
Waterfalls (5). We can go jungle trekking (6) and
participate in a treasure hunt. However, I am really
looking forward to swimming (7) at the waterfall.
I want to stand directly under it.
Sam: Oh, I don’t think that’s for me. I can’t swim.
Dean: Don’t worry about it. There will be a swimming
Ramesh Dana Sarah coach (8) who will teach you the basics for an
additional RM10.
Sam: Well, I’d prefer to go jungle trekking. You can go
Reading 2 swimming by yourself and I’ll take pictures from
A. Reading dry land (9). Ha! Ha!
1 The Go-kart racing requires safety gear. Dean: Sounds like a plan. We can visit their website (10)
2 The audience could skate with the stars of the show. for more information.
3 Mike is unsure because the charges are not cheap and Sam: Awesome.
racers only get to race for 15 minutes. (Accept any suitable
answer.) C. Writing
4 I think Farah will go back to Planet Ice because she had 1 Dean Matthews
a great time there and she loves ice skating. (Accept any 2 Dean
suitable answer.) 3 29, Jalan Bintang, Taman Bintang, 60353 Kuala Lumpur
5 Place: Genting Highland Indoor Theme Park 4 018 – 542 6955
Why: I enjoy riding roller coaster and waving at the people 5 deanmatt@mail.com
below as I pass by. (Accept any suitable answer.) 6 Brian Matthews

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 7 012 – 534 4314 UNIT 2:  We Love Reading
8 25 February 2006 Vocabulary 1
(Accept any suitable answer.) A. Reading
D. Speaking 1 autobiography
2 cookery book
Taman Bintang Nature Camp 3 detective novel
Admission Form 4 adventure story

Name: Sam Marshall Pelibatan Ibu Bapa (PIB) Activity

Address: 64, Jalan Bintang, Taman Bintang, 60353 Kuala Lumpur (Suggested answer)
Mobile phone number: 016 – 547 9857 After talking to the elders in my family, I have learnt that different
Email address: samshall@mail.com people like to read different kinds of books. For example, my
Date of birth: 6 May 2004 mother likes to read romantic novels. Her favourite author is
In the event of an emergency, please contact:
Nora Roberts. My father, on the other hand, likes to read detective
Name: Clare Marshall
novels. His favourite mystery is ‘Murder on the Orient Express’
by Agatha Christie. My brother likes to read adventure stories. He

Contact number: 013 – 548 6586
says reading adventure stories draws him into a world he might
otherwise never explore.
(Accept any suitable answer.)
Pelibatan Ibu Bapa (PIB) Activity Reading 1
(Suggested answer) A. Reading
My brother went camping at Kuala Tibang, Perak, in 2017. His 1 (a) True
campsite was near a river. He had a lot of fun during the trip. First, (b) True
he went white-water rafting on the river. Then, he went abseiling (c) False
and crossed the Burma Bridge. He also had a picnic by the river (d) False
with his friends. (e) True
My sister, on the other hand, went camping at Jerangkang 2 (a) keen (Accept any suitable answer.)
Waterfall, Pahang, in 2018. She had to trek up a hill before she (b) to copy (Accept any suitable answer.)
reached the waterfall. During the trip, she learned how to pitch a (c) liking something more than anything else (Accept any
tent, start a fire, and cook her own meal. She told me the best part suitable answer.)
of the trip was viewing the scenic rainforest from the top of the (d) a person who has a lot of experience (Accept any
waterfall. suitable answer.)
Writing 1 PAK-21 Activity Games
A. Writing (Suggested answer)
AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Name: Melissa Chan
1 GRAPH
Age: 13 years old 2 POT
3 ROBOT
Family members: Father, mother, brother 4 AT
5 HOT
Friends: Ganesh, Amira 6 PAY
Likes: • Movies 7 BATH
• Music 8 TAP
• Hiking 9 BIG
10 HAT
(Accept any suitable answer.)
Grammar 1
B. Writing A. Grammar Practice 1
(Suggested answer) 1 cut
Hello! My name is Melissa Chan. I am 13 years old. I live 2 dyed
with my father, mother and my older brother in Kuala 3 tried
Lumpur. My older brother is 16 years old, and he is a big 4 lived
sports fan. My best friends are Ganesh and Amira. We grew 5 sold
up together in the same neighbourhood. I love to watch 6 read
movies. My favourite movie is The Lord of the Rings because 7 knew
it is about good overcoming evil. Besides that, I also love 8 slipped
music. My favourite type of music is classic rock so I have 9 knitted
a lot of old school albums. Besides that, I love to go hiking 10 carried
because it feels relaxing. It is also a healthy form of exercise.
So, my family and I try to find the time to go hiking at least once B. Grammar Practice 2
a month. Jess Aarons wanted to be the fastest in fifth grade. Therefore,
he practised all summer. He almost made it, until the new girl
PRE-PT3 PRACTICE 1 in school, Leslie Burke, outpaced him. The two became fast
Error Identification friends and spent most days in the woods behind Leslie’s house.
(a) wisely One day, they invented an enchanted land called Terabithia.
(b) turn One morning, Leslie went to Terabithia without Jess and a
(c) and tragedy occurred. It would take the love of Jess’ family and the
(d) enjoyed strength that Leslie had given him for Jess to be able to deal with
(e) return his grief.
(f) teenagers
(g) prefer C. Grammar Practice 3
(h) are P. Ramlee started performing at an early age. In 1947, he won a
(i) are singing competition organised by the Penang Radio for North
(j) studying Malaya. His big break came when B.S. Rajhans, a director

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 working with Shaw Brothers, invited him to join the Shaw B. Grammar Practice 2
Brothers studio, Malay Film Productions. P. Ramlee accepted 1 Yes, she was. / No, she wasn’t.
the invitation and sang his first composition, ‘Azizah’. While 2 Yes, he was. / No, he wasn’t.
his acting and singing skills grew, he also became a director, 3 Yes, they were. / No, they weren’t.
songwriter, composer and producer. Throughout his career, 4 Yes, it was. / No, it wasn’t.
P. Ramlee composed over 360 songs and acted in 66 films. He 5 Yes, we were. / No, we weren’t.
passed away in 1973, at the age of 44.
C. Grammar Practice 3
D. Grammar Practice 4 1 could 5 could
1 Did you feed the cat last night? (Accept any suitable answer.) 2 couldn’t 6 could
2 Did Amy walk to school today? (Accept any suitable answer.) 3 couldn’t 7 couldn’t
3 Did the children forget to take their breakfast? (Accept any 4 couldn’t 8 could
suitable answer.)
4 Did she buy these apples from the market? (Accept any D. Grammar Practice 4
suitable answer.) 1 Yes, he could. / No, he couldn’t.
5 Did Adam visit the Louvre when he was in Paris? (Accept 2 Yes, she could. / No, she couldn’t.
any suitable answer.) 3 Yes, he could. / No, he couldn’t.
4 Yes, he could. / No, he couldn’t.
5 Yes, she could. / No, she couldn’t.
Vocabulary 2 6 Yes, they could. / No, they couln’t.
A. Reading
1 athlete Focus On Skills 1
2 painter B. Listening
3 politician (Listening text)
4 writer
5 scientist Adam: Good morning. I’m planning to go to the
6 entrepreneur National Science Centre from KL Sentral.
7 doctor Which bus should I take?
8 comedian Miss Nina: Good morning. You should take the Rapid KL
bus number U83 from KL Sentral to go to the
National Science Centre.
Reading 2
Adam: What are the opening hours of the National
A. Reading
Science Centre?
1 Gawai Dayak Festival
Miss Nina: The opening hours are from 9.00 a.m. to
2 brew tuak (rice wine)
5.00 p.m. each day. However, we are closed on
3 make traditional delicacies like penganan
Fridays.
4 roast glutinous rice in bamboo known as ngelulun pulut
Adam: I see. What about the admission fees?
5 celebration starts with a ceremony called Muai Antu Rua
Miss Nina: The fees are RM6 for adults and RM3 for
6 The offering ceremony or miring will take place
children.
7 dinner will be served
Adam: Thank you for the information.
8 a gong will be sounded
Miss Nina: You are welcome.
9 the tuai rumah will lead everyone in drinking the Ai
Pengayu which is tuak for long life and they will wish each
other 1 Rapid KL bus number U83
10 Ngalu Petara procession will take place 2 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
11 Dancing and traditional music being played 3 Fridays
12 Pantun (poetry) will also be recited 4 RM6
13 cock-fighting, blowpipe demonstrations and ngajat 5 RM3
competitions
C. Speaking
14 the homes of the Dayaks will be open to visitors
1 National Science Centre
2 Space Science Show
3 real-life simulation
PAK-21 Activity  Read and Highlight 4 robots
(Suggested answer)
Keywords: Writing 1
1 tribes A. Writing
2 rice wine (Suggested answer)
3 traditional delicacies THE NATIONAL MUSEUM
4 glutinous rice Last Sunday, my family and I visited the National Museum in
5 offering ceremony Kuala Lumpur. The museum displays Malaysian civilisation.
6 good harvest It is spread across four galleries in a chronological manner.
7 procession The prehistory gallery shows how the Malay Archipelago
8 dancing was formed and you can also see the findings of many
9 traditional music important prehistoric archaeological sites in Malaysia. In
10 poetry the Malay Kingdoms Gallery, you can see the existence of
11 cock-fighting the empire of Malacca as a centre for the spice trade during the
12 blowpipe demonstrations 15th century. In 1511, the empire fell to the Portuguese and it
was the start of 446 years of foreign rule by the Dutch, British
Grammar 2 and Japanese. We can see this at the Colonial Era Gallery. In the
A. Grammar Practice 1 last gallery, which is the Malaysia Today Gallery, you can see the
1 wasn’t sights and hear the sounds in the documentary, Road Towards
2 was Independence.
3 weren’t I found my visit to the museum educational as I learned
4 was a lot about Malaysian history. I would not mind going there
5 was again.

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PRE-PT3 PRACTICE 2 D. Grammar Practice 4
Information Transfer 1 brightly 7 humbly
(a) brings the existing neural pathways in the brain to life 2 softly 8 lazily
(b) improves memory 3 gracefully 9 bravely
(c) lowers the risk of Alzheimer’s 4 comfortably 10 angrily
(d) reduces stress 5 mysteriously 11 hungrily
(e) boosts happiness 6 happily 12 swiftly
(f) alleviates anxiety and depression
(g) gives us new knowledge Vocabulary 2
(h) widens our vocabulary A. Reading
(i) enhances our problem-solving skills
Disaster Number
(j) provides topics for discussion and learning
flood 5

UNIT 3:  What’s The Weather Like Today? tsunami 4

Vocabulary 1 tornado 2
A. Reading
1 hot and sunny drought 3
2 wet and rainy
3 cold and stormy hurricane 1
4 warm and cloudy
landslide 6
5 warm and windy
(Accept any suitable answer.) wildfire 8

B. Speaking earthquake 7
1 Question: When do you fly a kite?
Answer: I fly a kite on windy days. B. Listening
2 Question: When do you watch DVDs? (Listening text)
Answer: I watch DVDs on rainy days.
(Accept any suitable answer.) Hello and welcome to Facts About Anything and Everything.
This week, we’re talking about the top three facts you didn’t
Reading 1 know about natural disasters.
A. Reading Did you know that although natural disasters are
1 (a) heart-stopping dangerous to humans, these events shape our planet,
(b) towering and affect our lives? For example, volcanic eruptions are
(c) surged believed to be important in enriching soils to grow crops.
(d) intervention Volcanic ash often contains minerals that are beneficial to
2 (a) The tsunami struck Penang Island in 2004. plants. There are even countries where people live close to
(b) Thulaasi was ten years old when this news report was volcanoes and use the rich soils nearby. These countries
written. include Indonesia, Philippines, Japan and Italy.
(c) Suppiah is a tsunami survivor, and Thulaasi and Then, did you know shouting or yelling does not trigger
Kanchana’s father. an avalanche? An avalanche centre in the United States of
(d) 2004 Tsunami Survivor’s Miracle Story (Accept any America said that in 90 per cent of avalanche deaths, it was
suitable answer.) the weight of a person that triggered the avalanche. In other
words, walking in the wrong spot may cause a fracture in the
PAK-21 ACTIVITY  Round Table snowpack and unleash a torrent of snow. Most avalanches
(Suggested answer) occur 24 hours after a rapid, heavy snowfall.
1 Loss of lives Last but not least, did you know that although
2 Trees and plants are uprooted. earthquakes can create crevasses or cracks in the ground,
3 Houses and other buildings are destroyed. they will not open up faults and swallow up people and cities
4 Spread of diseases in their path? A fault line is a place where there is a break
5 Many people show signs of trauma. that is longer than usual in the layers of rock in the earth’s
crust. You may have watched a film or read a book where a
fault opens during an earthquake and swallows up a villain.
Grammar 1
However, that’s an inaccurate depiction of earthquakes.
A. Grammar Practice 1
1 wasn’t listening 1 (a) True (d) True
2 were carrying (b) False (e) False
3 weren’t hiking (c) False
4 was playing 2 (a) Facts About Anything and Everything
5 weren’t studying (b) Indonesia, Philippines, Japan and Italy
(c) 90 per cent
B. Grammar Practice 2 (d) 24 hours after a rapid, heavy snowfall
1 Was he living in Singapore at the time? (e) Crevasses or cracks
2 Were you washing Encik Wan’s car this morning?
3 Was Mei Ling listening to the radio at 2.00 p.m.? Reading 2
4 Were Lara and Jonah walking along the beach yesterday? A. Reading
1 ✗ – Hanis was sleeping in her bedroom when the flood
C. Grammar Practice 3 happened.
1 lazily 7 angrily 2 ✓
2 softly 8 swiftly 3 ✗ – It was still raining when Hanis called the fire brigade.
3 bravely 9 humbly 4 ✗ – Hanis felt worried and scared.
4 happily 10 gracefully 5 ✓
5 brightly 11 mysteriously 6 ✗ – Hanis advised others to assemble a disaster supply kit
6 hungrily 12 comfortably before a flood happens.

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Grammar 2
A. Grammar Practice 1
1 Ina was studying in her room when it began to rain heavily.
2 Her father heard thunder while he was watching television.
3 Her mother was sewing in her room when her friend called
to warn her.
4 Her brother saw water seeping into the kitchen while he
was getting a drink.
5 Her sister was sleeping when Ina came to wake her up.
B. Grammar Practice 2
1 was destroyed
2 were getting
3 was watering
4 were having
C. Grammar Practice 3
1 woke
2 worked
3 ate
4 were
5 was
6 were
7 climbing
8 felt
9 shouting
10 saw ground everywhere we went. The ice also shattered a lot of
11 protecting
12 used
13 coming
14 lasted
15 falling
Focus On Skills 1
B. Reading
3 Teachers save pupils during a tornado
1 Villagers lose their homes during an earthquake
4 Massive floods in Penang triggered by heavy rain
2 Husband and wife survive wildfire by hiding in a pool
Pelibatan Ibu Bapa (PIB) Activity
(Suggested answer)
My father told me that he got stuck in a traffic jam for several hours
due to wet and rainy weather in Kuala Lumpur. He was mainly
worried about our safety during this time. Besides that, he also
pitied the motorcyclists having to take shelter under the bridge.
My mother, on the other hand, experienced a cold and snowy
weather when she was studying in Japan. In the beginning, she was
excited about seeing snow for the very first time. She could hardly
keep from looking at it. However, about a month later, she was
miserable due to the extreme cold weather.
C. Listening
(Listening text)
ALOR SETAR: Thousands of people who are taking shelter
from the flood in flood relief centres in Kedah and Perlis
are hopeful that the sudden clear skies and sunny weather
will enable them to finally return home. After three days
of heavy downpours, some which lasted up to seven hours,
4 817 people were forced to leave their houses. Basri Rejab,
56, who has been at one of the relief centres in Kedah since
Friday, said he wanted to return to his home in Kampung
Alosen Jaya so he could continue earning a living. He
was unable to support his family since the flood began.
His neighbour Zairul Anuar, 44, also said that the flood
had affected his livelihood. Zairul also added that his
neighbourhood had flooded three times last month.
1 A 3 C
2 C 4 B
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Writing 1
A. Writing
Draft
(Suggested answer)
• was at school and something unexpected happened
• saw some small pieces of ice falling from the sky
• everyone found shelter inside the school building
• broken roof tiles on the ground everywhere we went
(Suggested answer)
One day, when I was at school, something unexpected
happened. My friends and I were studying in class when we
heard loud sounds coming from the roof. As we looked out
of the windows, we saw some small pieces of ice falling from
the sky. Most of us wanted to go out and see, but our teacher
forbade us.
Soon, it seemed like the sky was falling. The people, who
were outside, ran for cover. What seemed like hundreds of
pieces of ice were scattering all over the ground. Then the size
of the ice got bigger and bigger. Some were the size of ping pong
balls. By then, everyone had found shelter inside the school
building, so no one was injured. We watched the hailstorm
and were completely mesmerised. None of us had expected a
hailstorm to happen in Malaysia.
Later, once it was over, we cautiously went outside. The
damage was shocking. There were broken roof tiles on the
windows. We had to be very careful, especially near the parking
lot because of the broken car windows. In the end, the teachers
decided to cancel all classes. Instead, we had a gotong-royong.
Together, we cleaned up the school.
PRE-PT3 PRACTICE 3
Non-linear Text
(a) False
(b) True
(c) True
(d) False
(e) Switzerland
(f) i. mountainous
ii. iconic
(g) Snorkelling in the sea (Accept any suitable answer.)
(h) The wildebeest probably migrate during the dry season to a
place where there is water. (Accept any suitable answer.)
(i) (Suggested answer)
New Message
To: aaronlee@hmail.com
From: samyvishnu@hmail.com
Subject: Let’s Go to Egypt!
Dear Aaron,
Let’s go to Egypt together! Egypt is well known as the home
of the ancient Egyptian civilisation. We can visit the temples
and pyramids. I think you will love to visit the Great
Pyramid at Giza. Also, you don’t have to worry about the
climate. Egypt has a mild winter and a hot summer. I believe
we will enjoy ourselves there regardless of when we go. If
you are interested, please let me know.
Samy
SEND
UNIT 4:  Natural Beauty of The World
Vocabulary 1
A. Reading
1 lake 4 island
2 cave 5 mountain
3 forest 6 waterfall
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Reading 1
A. Reading
1 (a) approachable
(b) respectful
(c) friendly
2 The houses are made of bamboo, wood and palm trees.
3 They collect fruits and other produce.
4 They have learnt to start a fire, make poisoned arrows, fire
weapons and hunt in the forest.
5 They run around the village in the evenings, and they bathe
and catch fish in the stream.
6 Yes, because I can live a carefree life like the Orang Asli./
No, because it will be uncomfortable to live without toilets
and air conditioners. (Accept any suitable answer.)
Grammar 1
A. Grammar Practice 1
1 bigger 6 tall, taller
2 old, the oldest 7 the least
3 wiser 8 delicious
4 high, higher 9 interesting, more interesting
5 the thinnest 10 most comfortable
B. Grammar Practice 2
1 quieter 6 heavier
2 best 7 largest
3 worse 8 more difficult
4 smelliest 9 most colourful
5 more crowded 10 more important
C. Grammar Practice 3
1 Judy isn’t as friendly as Danielle.
2 Cars aren’t as cheap as motorbikes.
3 The apples aren’t as sweet as the mangoes.
4 The bedroom isn’t as clean as the living room.
5 The lake isn’t as deep as the ocean.
6 Bradley isn’t as tall as Mike.
7 Basketball isn’t as dangerous as parkour.
8 The washing machines aren’t as heavy as the refrigerators.
9 Short stories aren’t as complicated as poems.
10 Pagers aren’t as modern as mobile phones.
(Accept any suitable answer.)
Vocabulary 2
A. Listening
(Listening text)
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is the world’s leading
organisation in wildlife conservation. One of its aims is to
protect endangered species around the world.
Based on a list compiled by WWF, several species of
animals are seriously at risk of extinction. First, is the Amur
leopard, which can only be found in parts of Russia and
China. This magnificent animal is poached largely for its
beautiful, spotted fur. Its fur can be sold for thousands of
ringgit.
Next is the black rhinoceros. The black rhinoceros have
two horns, which make them lucrative targets to poachers.
Their horns are valuable components of traditional medicine
practised in countries such as China and Vietnam. Therefore,
the black rhinoceros remain critically endangered because of
the rising demand for their horns.
The Sumatran elephant is another critically endangered
species. Although the Sumatran elephants are usually
poached for their tusks, the main reason they are at risk of
extinction is largely due to habitat loss. Sumatra, Indonesia
has experienced widespread deforestation in the past 20
years or so. As a result, nearly 70 per cent of the Sumatran
elephants’ habitat has been destroyed.
1 True
2 False
3 True
4 True
5 False
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B. Listening
(Listening text)
Sharon: What are you looking at, Adam?
Adam: I’m looking at an online advertisement about a
wildlife volunteer programme in Kuala Terengganu
for teenagers.
Sharon: Are you thinking about joining the programme?
Adam: Yes, I am. Would you like to join as well?
Sharon: Hmm…I’m not sure, Adam.
Adam: I know we don’t get paid as volunteers, but
guess what? There will be diving lessons as we
learn about marine life conservation. In fact, we
will receive diving certificates from Professional
Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). Besides
that, accommodation is provided for free.
Sharon: Really? I didn’t know that!
Adam: Yes. I think you should really change your
mindset about volunteer programmes. It’s not
always about money. By joining such programmes,
we will help to make a difference to the
environment, and gain new skills, knowledge and
experience.
Sharon: You’re absolutely right. I think we will also gain
new friends. So, what do we have to do to join this
programme?
Adam: We only have to fill in and submit this online
application.
Sharon: Great! I’m looking forward to learning how to
dive. What about you?
Adam: I’m looking forward to conducting reef research,
and identifying fish and coral species. I’m also
excited about the marine life I may encounter such
as turtles and dolphins!
1 The online advertisement is about a wildlife volunteer
programme in Kuala Terengganu for teenagers.
2 (a) We will receive diving certificates.
(b) We will help to make a difference to the environment.
(c) We will gain new skills, knowledge and experience.
(d) We will make new friends.
3 Yes, I think Sharon was hesitant about joining the wildlife
volunteer programme in the beginning because volunteers
do not get paid for their services. (Accept any suitable
answer.)
4 Yes, I would because I will be able to develop my
interpersonal and communication skills in support of a
good cause. (Accept any suitable answer.)
PAK-21 Activity  Round Table
(Suggested answers)
Ways to Protect Endangered Species
1 Never buy things made from endangered species.
2 Learn about the importance of endangered species.
3 Do not destroy plants that provide food and shelter for
endangered species.
4 Join a conservation organisation.
5 Buy recycled or reusable products.
Reading 2
A. Reading
1 An African wild dog, an elephant and a bird.
2 It refers to lions and tigers. (Accept any suitable answer.)
3 They should make an early booking with the National
Park Board.
4 The best time is from July to October.
5 Yes, I think Hwange National Park is a popular tourist
attraction because the landscape is beautiful and the
wildlife is amazing. (Accept any suitable answer.)
6 (a) tigers (Accept any suitable answer.)
(b) monkeys (Accept any suitable answer.)
(c) tapirs (Accept any suitable answer.)
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PAK-21 Activity  Surf and Wave B. Listening
(Suggested answer) (Listening text)
Yellowstone National Park, USA
Mrs Kavitha: Hi, welcome to Ruby’s Dog Shelter. I’m
About the park: Yellowstone is one of the largest national Mrs Kavitha. How may I help you?
parks in the United States of America. It spans Sheila: Hi. I’m Sheila. I’d like to be a volunteer for
almost 5 600 kilometres, and extends into parts the dog shelter.
of Montana and Idaho. Mrs Kavitha: That’s great! Do you want to run errands for
Wildlife: Bison, elk, black bears, foxes and coyotes us?
Accommodation: The park has various lodges, cabins and hotels, Sheila: It’s a nice idea but I’d rather help the dogs.
and a campground. One of the hotels features Mrs Kavitha: How about cleaning the animals and their
a dining room, cosy lounge, and snack bar. cages?
Activities: Visitors can watch geysers erupt, see wild Sheila: I don’t mind cleaning but I’d prefer to feed
animals in their natural habitat, go camping, the dogs.
take a hike and many more. Mrs Kavitha: Yes, maybe that’s a better idea for you. You
When to visit: The best time to visit Yellowstone National can help the caretakers feed the dogs.
Park is from September to November which Sheila: Thanks. That sounds more interesting than
is during autumn. During this season, the the other activities.
weather is mild and there are fewer crowds. Mrs Kavitha: No problem. Thanks for volunteering.
There are plenty of wildlife-watching Sheila: Do I need to fill in any forms?
opportunities. Mrs Kavitha: Yes, please fill in this form.
Sheila: Sure.
Grammar 2
A. Grammar Practice 1 1 supervisor
1 any 2 volunteer
2 any
3 a C. Listening
4 an 1 She prefers to help the dogs.
5 some 2 She needs to fill in a form.
6 any
7 some, a D. Writing
8 some (Suggested answer)
Mr Chong: Hello there, how can I help?
B. Grammar Practice 2 Raju: Hello, I’d like to be a volunteer for the animal
1 an shelter.
2 a Mr Chong: Great! Do you want to help at the reception centre
3 any for visitors?
4 a Raju: It’s a nice idea. I’d prefer to help the animals.
5 any Mr Chong: OK. How about cleaning the shelter?
6 some Raju: That sounds more interesting than helping at the
7 any reception centre. Could I feed the animals too?
8 an Mr Chong: Yes, you can help the caretakers to feed the
animals.
Raju: Thanks!
C. Grammar Practice 3 Mr Chong: No problem!
1 B Raju: Do you need any details from me?
2 A Mr Chong: Yes, could you please fill in this form?
3 B Raju: OK!
4 A
5 A
6 B
7 B Writing 1
8 A A. Writing
(Suggested answer)
Malaysia is located in south-east Asia. Its capital city is Kuala
D. Grammar Practice 4 Lumpur. Malaysia is a multi-racial country. Therefore, the
1 Many/A lot of Malaysians celebrate various cultural and religious festivals
2 many/a lot of such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, and
3 much Hari Gawai.
4 a lot of The weather in Malaysia is sunny, hot and humid
5 much all year round. The wet season on the east coast is between
6 many/a lot of November and February whereas on the west coast, it is from
7 much April to October. The country experiences very heavy rain and
8 much thunderstorms during the wet season.
There are many places of interest in Malaysia. These
places include beautiful islands such as Pulau Langkawi,
Focus On Skills 1 Pulau Redang and Pulau Pangkor. These tropical islands are
A. Reading surrounded by crystal clear blue water filled with marine life.
1 Volunteer to Tutor Tourists can also visit cool green highlands such as Genting
2 Care for Animals Highlands, Cameron Highlands and Fraser’s Hill to escape the
3 Help a Neighbour in Need heat.
4 Take care of his or her pets./Run errands for him or her. Malaysia attracts tourists from around the world who
(Accept any suitable answer.) want to experience its rich diversity of cultures. Besides
5 I would like to join Care for Animals because I want to help that, tourists also get to enjoy the sunny tropical weather and
the animals. (Accept any suitable answer.) beautiful sandy beaches when they visit Malaysia.

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Pelibatan Ibu Bapa (PIB) Activity Student 3: I think space tourism will be feasible in 2050, but
(Suggested answer) probably only for the wealthy.
After talking to the elders in my family, I have learnt that my mother Student 4: I think students will be taught via holograms in 2050.
has been to Pulau Redang, Terengganu. She was mesmerised by It will allow teachers to give lessons from anywhere in
its crystal clear water and white sandy beaches. She also went the world.
snorkelling during her trip to the island. My father, on the hand, Student 5: Maybe weather modification machines will exist in
has been to George Town, Penang Island. He went strolling along 2050. That way, we can reduce the occurrences of
the streets and saw traditional shophouses with mural paintings on natural disasters.
their walls. My grandparents have been to the Cameron Highlands
in Pahang. They enjoyed the cool and fresh climate there. They also Grammar 1
went to a strawberry farm and ate freshly baked scones. A. Grammar Practice 1
1 I won’t help you mow the lawn.
PRE-PT3 PRACTICE 4 2 Husna won’t carry the bags herself.
Linear Text 3 He won’t scold you if he sees you.
(a) Sleep ensures the wellness of the human body, both physically 4 It won’t fly to its nest.
and mentally. 5 The car won’t turn to the right.
(b) Our body rests and rejuvenates from all the wear and tear that it
B. Grammar Practice 2
goes through during the entire day.
1 I will give you a call./I’ll give you a call.
(c) It helps the brain to prepare for the tasks ahead.
2 Jim will play football tomorrow.
(d) It helps us to have better learning abilities and stimulates the
3 She will buy her friend a present./She’ll buy her friend a
mind to learn new skills.
present.
(e) i. rejuvenate
4 They will buy their textbooks today./They’ll buy their
ii. essential
textbooks today.
iii. deprived
5 The plastic bag will break.
iv. wear and tear
(f) The factors include a high caffeine intake during the day, certain C. Grammar Practice 3
medications and stress. 1 Yes, it will./No, it won’t.
(g) i. You will feel lethargic. 2 Yes, they will./No, they won’t.
ii. You will have mood swings. 3 Yes, we will./No, we won’t.
(h) It will cause drowsiness and the inability to concentrate on 4 Yes, he will./No, he won’t.
tasks. 5 Yes, she will./No, she won’t.
(i) We can read a book, listen to soft music and take a warm bath
before sleeping. D. Grammar Practice 4
(j) i. Good nutrition (Accept any suitable answer.) 1 Question: Will she read the newspaper every day?
ii. Exercise (Accept any suitable answer.) Response: Yes, she will./No, she won’t.
2 Question: Will he take up martial arts?
Poem Response: Yes, he will./No, he won’t.
(a) He saved it. 3 Question: Will they go to Sarawak next week?
(b) The word ‘rebel’. Response: Yes, they will./No, they won’t.
(c) The child is not as naughty as he used to be. 4 Question: Will we take part in a science fair?
(d) The persona has a very close relationship with the child. The Response: Yes, we will./No, we won’t.
persona notices every detail about the child, especially when 5 Question: Will he buy a new mobile phone?
there is a change in his behaviour. (Accept any suitable answer.) Response: Yes, he will./No, he won’t.

UNIT 5:  Wonders of Science Vocabulary 2

Vocabulary 1 A. Listening
A. Speaking (Listening text)
1 Cities of Energy Number 1:
2 A Step into the Past I am a glass container with a lip. I can be used to measure
3 They help visitors to perform laboratory experiments. chemicals in the laboratory. What am I?
4 We use it to look at the inside of a spacecraft closely and
experience the thrill of being an astronaut. Number 2:
5 Yes, I would like to. I want to gain hands-on experience of I am a round piece of glass with a handle. You can look
living in space and examining ancient plants. (Accept any through me and see things that are bigger than they really
suitable answer.) are. What am I?
Reading 1
A. Reading Number 3:
1 (a) They can run on longer routes. I have a very slender figure. I can be used to measure the
(b) They use less fuel. temperature. What am I?
2 The function of the middle tier is to grow a variety of
vegetables using soil and nutrients in liquid form. 1
3 They are used for connecting people to the Internet.
4 AI doctors will take over doctors’ tasks in the future.
5 Solar-powered planes run on solar power which does not
pollute the air.
2
PAK-21 Activity  Circle Time
(Suggested answer)
Student 1: I think intelligent robots will replace doctors in 2050.
These robots can perform surgery quickly and safely,
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Student 2: I think in 2050, we will be able to change the designs or 20

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colours of our clothes with just a tap on the smartphone

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B. Listening 4 We won’t have enough time to study if we go to Pulau
(Listening text) Tioman this weekend. (Accept any suitable answer.)
5 If I have my own car, I’ll drive to town myself. (Accept any
Step 1: suitable answer.)
First, paste the bottom of a paper cup to the middle of a
paper plate using an adhesive tape. Focus On Skills 1
A. Reading
Step 2: 1 a string, a metal washer
Then wrap the paper cup and plate in foil. 2 tie the metal washer with the string
3 tape the other end of the string
Step 3: 4 glass upside down
Next, make a hole in the middle of the cup with your finger. 5 against the side of the glass
Your volcano is now ready. 6 swing away from the side of the glass

Step 4: Pelibatan Ibu Bapa (PIB) Activity

Put your volcano in the middle of a baking pan. Fill the
volcano cup with about two tablespoons of water and a
tablespoon of baking soda. Stir the mixture thoroughly.
Step 5:
Then take another paper cup and fill it with two tablespoons
of vinegar.
Step 6:
Finally, pour the vinegar into the volcano cup and watch
it erupt!
(Suggested answer)
My brother performed an experiment on frogs. He was asked to
dissect a frog in his Science class. During the experiment, my
brother learnt a lot about the anatomy of amphibians. He found
the experiment interesting but he does not want to dissect animals
ever again.
My sister, on the other hand, conducted an experiment on how
to make a rain cloud in a bottle. She told me that the experiment
mimicked the water cycle in which the water continuously moves
on, above and below the surface of the earth. She said that this
experiment was easy to conduct because it required only a few
household items.

B. Listening
(Listening text)
6 4 1
Azlin: Puan Ruby, I gave a light tap on the metal
washer just now but it didn’t ‘orbit’ the glass. I
wonder what went wrong.
Puan Ruby: How did you tap the washer? Maybe the
direction of the launch was wrong.
3 2 5 Azlin: I tapped it straight and away from the glass.

Puan Ruby: Try to tap it sideways. Do it gently and quickly.
Reading 2 Azlin: OK. Let me try again. Oops! I can’t do it.
A. Reading Puan Ruby: You have used too much force. That’s why the
1 Soyuz TMA-11 washer hit the glass. Try again, Azlin. Tap it
2 2007 gently sideways.
3 Some people could not achieve their dreams because they Azlin: Yes, I did it!
only dream about them and do not do anything about them. Puan Ruby: Good job, Azlin!
4 Mental strength
5 The word ‘forefront’. 1 B
6 Yes, I would like to because I want to see the earth from the 2 A
moon. (Accept any suitable answer.) 3 B
4 B
Grammar 2 5 B
A. Grammar Practice 1
C. Speaking
List A List B 1 What shall we put in our scrapbook?
1 If Danny studies if I don’t help her 2 picture of a built-in mobile phone?
every day, mop the floor. 3 robots that can cook and clean for us
4 pictures of holographic newspapers
2 if he doesn’t get
If we leave the
any ang pow for Writing 1
concert early,
Chinese New Year. A. Writing
3 Nurul won’t help (Suggested answer)
he’ll do well in his We like robots mainly because they can perform many tasks in
me with my
examination. a short time. We also like them because they can do their work
homework
automatically. However, do you think robots will ever have
4 My brother won’t you’ll have a emotions? Many people have different opinions on this subject.
be happy stomach ache. On the one hand, having emotions may help robots to
5 If you eat too we won’t be able to make crucial decisions just as a human would. They may even
much, get his autograph. be better at understanding and caring for other human beings.
If such robots exist, we will be able to communicate with them
B. Grammar Practice 2 and convey our ideas effectively.
1 I’ll feel scared if I walk alone at night. (Accept any suitable On the other hand, intelligent robots with emotions may
answer.) act in their own interests. This will affect us greatly because the
2 If we complete our homework on time, we won’t be scolded robots will create a ‘jobless future’ for humans. I believe many
by our teachers. (Accept any suitable answer.) companies prefer robots to humans because robots will rarely
3 If you don’t buy the ticket, you won’t get to enter the theme make mistakes. Therefore, maybe robots will replace humans
park. (Accept any suitable answer.) entirely in the future.

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 In conclusion, I think robots will probably have emotions.
After all, human beings are innovative, so there is a possibility
that robots with emotions can be created.
PRE-PT3 PRACTICE 5
Writing
(Suggested answer)
Report on the Trip to the National Planetarium
The members of the Science Club of SMK Taman Permata visited
the National Planetarium in Kuala Lumpur on 12 September 2018.
A total of 60 students and 4 teachers joined the trip.
The bus departed from the school at 8.30 a.m. and we arrived
at the planetarium an hour later. The teachers collected our
tickets at the registration counter and led us to the Space Theatre.
We watched a film on space exploration and learnt that space
exploration technology is paving the way for changes in gadgets
we use every day.
As soon as the film was over, we were shown around the
exhibits in the planetarium. First, we looked at an anti-gravity
room which simulated the room in space. Next, we looked at the
first Malaysia astronaut’s spacesuit along with a replica of the food
that he had when he was in space. We also looked at a meteorite
weighing ten kilogrammes which was discovered in Argentina in
1578.
The main highlight of the visit was the space pod. It simulated
the conditions in space and allowed visitors experience the different
planets in our solar system. We took turns to go on board the space
pod as it could only accommodate a few people at one time.
At 1.30 p.m., we had our lunch and bought some souvenirs.
We left at around 2.30 p.m. It is hoped that educational trips like
this will be organised again in the future so that the students can
gain more knowledge.
Reported by,
Kee Ling
Lim Kee Ling
Secretary,
Science Club of SMK Taman Permata
Graphic Novel
(Suggested answer)
The Swiss Family Robinson
The character that I find interesting in the story ‘The Swiss Family
Robinson’ is Mr Robinson. After being shipwrecked, most people
would panic. Instead, Mr Robinson takes charge of the situation
to take care of his family. For example, he instructs his family to
build pens for the animals and a tent for themselves. Yet, he already
plans to find a suitable place to build a more permanent home.
He is always thinking of ways to ensure the safety of his family.
Besides that, he is also an intelligent man who values counsel
from his family. For example, when his wife suggests that they
build a tree house, he agrees to it because he knows that it would
be safer for them. Besides that, Mr Robinson also focuses on the
positive aspects of his life. For example, despite being stranded on
an island, he is grateful that his family is together and alive. He also
takes moments to celebrate Christmas and give praise to God that
they are alive. He does not spend his time complaining about the
circumstances of their situation.
In conclusion, Mr Robinson is an interesting character. He is
a brave person who will go above and beyond for his family.
King Arthur
The character that I find interesting in the story ‘King Arthur’ is
Lancelot. Not only is he strong and brave, but he is also forgiving
and loyal.
For example, Lancelot proves himself to be the strongest knight
in the whole country. Initially, everyone thinks that Gawain is
the strongest. However, Lancelot is brave enough to step out and
fight Gawain to prove his worth. Despite the fact that everyone
is cheering for Gawain, Lancelot does not feel disheartened by it
because he knows and believes in himself and his abilities.
Besides that, Lancelot proves himself to be a very forgiving
and loyal person. For example, thanks to whispers from Mordred,
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Arthur banishes him from Camelot. However, when Mordred
usurps the throne, Lancelot is more than willing to lay down his
life to fight for his King. In spite of what Arthur has done, Lancelot
fights at his side. In the end, even the King entrusts Lancelot with
the task of finding the most important person in his life, Guinevere
and taking care of her. Due to his loyalty to the King, Lancelot
never abandoned his duty to his King and best friend. This shows
without a doubt that Lancelot is a forgiving and loyal person.
20 000 Leagues Under the Sea
The character that I find interesting in the story ‘20 000 Leagues
Under the Sea’ is Captain Nemo. I find Captain Nemo interesting
because he is an unusual man with unusual beliefs. He is also
extremely intelligent and articulate.
For example, Captain Nemo is obviously a very shy and
sceptical man, which is not uncommon. However, he takes it to a
whole new level by building and living in a submarine called the
Nautilus. He also proves to be an extreme person because he does
not intend to let anyone who knows about his ship leave. He is
stuck in his beliefs that humans are cruel and refuses to be a part
of civilisation anymore. This makes him an unusual character.
Besides that, Captain Nemo proves to be a very intelligent
character. He built the Nautilus on his own. Besides that, he
speaks many languages and has been to places most people do not
know exist. Captain Nemo’s adventures make him an even more
interesting and fascinating character.
Besides that, Captain Nemo’s personality seems to be split
in two. He has the compassionate side which he shows when he
cries while burying his fellow crewman. However, he also has his
heartless side which he shows when he sinks the warship at the
end with no regrets. This makes him even more interesting as it is
difficult to identify him as a good or bad character.
LITERATURE COMPONENT NOTES
POEM 1:   Sad I Ams by Trevor Millum
A. Synopsis
1 ordinary
2 neglected
B. Elements of the Poem
1 rejection 9 appreciative
2 persona 10 positively
3 appreciation 11 gloomy
4 useful 12 sadness
5 Negativism 13 four
6 stanzas 14 vividly
7 first 15 repeated
8 present 16 human
POEM 2:  News Break by Max Fatchen
A. Synopsis
1 puzzled
2 behaviour
B. Elements of the Poem
1 child 7 reflective
2 honesty 8 bewildered
3 first 9 five
4 honest 10 rhyme
5 sincerely 11 second
6 ourselves 12 obedient
SHORT STORY: Fair’s Fair by Narinder Dhami
A. Synopsis
1 Saturday
2 father
3 permission
4 money
5 suggests
6 mess
7 walk
8 returns
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B. Plot
1 fair 6 purse
2 invites 7 woman
3 odd 8 reward
4 receive 9 go
5 girl 10 together
C. Elements of the Short Story
1 Saturday 11 willing
2 Lee’s house 12 insist
3 the bus stop 13 helps
4 respectful 14 ask
5 kind-hearted 15 permission
6 honest 16 find
7 helpful 17 decide
8 playful 18 help
9 respectful 19 respect
10 clever 20 dialogue
GRAPHIC NOVEL 1: The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann
D. Wyss (retold by Martin Powell)
A. Synopsis
1 shipwrecked 6 tree
2 sail 7 explores
3 abandoned 8 boa constrictor
4 deserted 9 searching
5 survive 10 remain
B. Plot
1 deserted 5 cave
2 raft 6 rescued
3 livestock 7 Robinson
4 stranded 8 Europe
C. Elements of the Graphic Novel
1 shore 11 courageous
2 father 12 Jack Robinson
3 responsible 13 family
4 loves 14 resourcefulness
5 intelligent 15 Cooperation
6 mother 16 brave
7 tree 17 achieve
8 hard-working 18 succeed
9 eldest 19 first
10 independent 20 simple
GRAPHIC NOVEL 2: King Arthur (retold by Janet Hardy-
Gould)
A. Synopsis
1 England
2 Merlin
3 sword
4 love
5 magic
6 Morgan
7 fights
8 Lancelot
B. Plot
1 chosen 5 throne
2 leaves 6 wounded
3 knight 7 arrives
4 convinces 8 Merlin
C. Elements of the Graphic Novel
1 castle of Camelot 9 Loyalty
2 magician 10 Leadership
3 teaches 11 unite
4 guides 12 appreciate
5 quick-witted 13 trust
6 courageous 14 third
7 peace 15 straightforward
8 Mordred
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GRAPHIC NOVEL 3: 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules
Verne
A. Synopsis
1 expedition 5 thrown
2 doctor 6 submarine
3 manservant 7 library
4 months 8 escape
B. Plot
1 ships 5 excursion
2 invitation 6 whirlpool
3 prisoners 7 cottage
4 leave 8 survived
C. Elements of the Graphic Novel
1 travels 9 passionate
2 captain 10 Ned Land
3 genius 11 exploration
4 show-off 12 Science
5 temperamental 13 Freedom
6 Assistant Professor 14 brave
7 adventurous 15 respect
8 inquisitive 16 first
MID-YEAR TEST
Section A
Question 1
(a) and (f) for
(b) The (g) or
(c) is (h) of
(d) has (i) his
(e) involves (j) in
Section B
Question 2
(a) 31 July 1965 (f) The Half-blood Prince
(b) Yate, Gloucester, England (g) The Deathly Hallows
(c) Novelist (h) The Casual Vacancy
(d) The Goblet of Fire (i) The Silkworm
(e) The Order of the Phoenix (j) Career of Evil
Question 3
(a) True
(b) True
(c) False
(d) False
(e) Mr Ian Cheng
(f) i. self-discipline
ii. livelong
(g) RM25 per month
(h) Yes, many people will join the class because they can earn
money after they learn how to bake and sell cakes. (Accept any
suitable answer.)
(i) (Suggested answer)
To : siti@hmail.com
From : daisy@hmail.com
Subject : Learning a new skill at the community centre
Dear Siti,
I just saw a notice about our community centre offering
baking classes. Since we both enjoy baking, I think
we will learn a lot of valuable tips by joining the class.
They will teach us how to bake bread, cupcakes and
pastries. They will also teach cake decorating. The
classes will beheld every Saturday and the fees are RM45
per month. I think it will be worth it. Shall we go?
Daisy
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Section C
Question 4
(a) There were 32 living quarters in the longhouse.
(b) The landslide is believed to have been caused by hill-slope
erosion.
(c) Twelve and half hours.
(d) 300 left homeless after a longhouse collapses in a landslide
(Accept any suitable answer.)
(e) i. erosion
ii. fell apart
iii. evacuated
iv. alerted
(f) They came from Bintulu town.
(g) Hambali Mohamad is the head rescue operations at the site.
(h) i. Welfare authorities
ii. The office of Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing
(i) i. Build a new longhouse for them. (Accept any suitable answer.)
ii. Donate money to them. (Accept any suitable answer.)
Question 5
(a) I think the child’s clothes are without a crease because he did
not play roughly with his friends. (Accept any suitable answer.)
(b) The face of the child looks cleans.
(c) The word ‘rage’ means ‘extreme anger’.
(d) i. I should pay attention in class and remember everything
taught by the teachers. (Accept any suitable answer.)
ii. I should make a study schedule so I have plenty of time to
finish homework or do revision. (Accept any suitable answer.)
Section D
Question 6
(Suggested answer)
Tips to Stay Safe during a Tsunami
In 2004, there was a tsunami and certain states in Malaysia were
affected. Although a tsunami can be scary and dangerous, we can
protect ourselves against it.
There are many ways to stay safe. Firstly, if we live near the sea,
we should always be aware of the signs of potential tsunami. One
of the signs of a tsunami is the quick rising or decreasing of water
along the coast. Animals such as the birds will flee in the opposite
direction of the water. We should also tune in to the local warning
systems. Once a tsunami has been verified by monitoring stations,
the authorities will issue a tsunami warning.
Then you and your family should evacuate to higher ground.
Try to move at least three kilometres away from the coast or a
hundred feet above sea level. It is not recommended for us to climb
up any trees before or during a tsunami. However, if we cannot
head for the higher ground, we should do that to survive a tsunami.
We should move as high up we possibly can.
We should only return to the affected areas once the authorities
have signalled an all clear. This is because one of the biggest dangers
of a tsunami is the chance of continued tsunamis.
Question 7
(Suggested answer)
The Swiss Family Robinson
In ‘The Swiss Family Robinson’, my favourite character is Mr
Robinson. He is my favourite character because he is determined,
resourceful and cares for his family.
When the family is shipwrecked, Mr Robinson does not despair
and neither does he give up. Although the family is abandoned
to their fate by their captain and the crew, Mr Robinson makes
the best of the situation. Together with his two older sons, he
takes whatever provisions they can get from the ship and brings
everything to an island where they have taken refuge. The family
lives on the provisions until they can find other sources of food.
Mr Robinson is resourceful too, as he builds a raft using the
wood from the island. He and his son then use the raft to go and
take more provisions from the ship. Mr Robinson also builds a
tree house for them to live in. He builds the tree house in order to
protect his family from the wild animals of the island. Furthermore,
Mr Robinson has taken guns from the ship to protect him and his
family, and also to hunt for food. This shows that he cares for his
family.
I feel that Mr Robinson is indeed an admirable character as he
is determined, resourceful and cares deeply for his family.
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King Arthur
In ‘King Arthur’, my favourite character is the main character,
King Arthur. He is my favourite character because he is confident,
humble and a good ruler.
In the beginning of the story, Merlin the magician has a dream
of a great king named Arthur. He makes a rock and placed a sword
in it. Merlin said that whoever could pull out the sword would be the
true king. Many strong men try to pull the sword but failed. Finally,
a young boy named Arthur says confidently that he will try to pull
the sword out. Although Arthur is ridiculed by the people, he is not
bothered. In the end, he managed to pull the sword out of the rock.
Due to his confidence to try, he becomes the King of Camelot.
Since he is young and knows nothing about being a good king,
he is guided by Merlin. Arthur is humble and listens to Merlin.
Eventually Arthur became a great king.
I also feel King Arthur is a good ruler because he united the
English people. He later forms the Knights of the Round Table
which become the strength of his reign.
King Arthur is definitely my favourite character because he is
a confident, humble and good ruler.
20 000 Leagues Under the Sea
In 20 000 Leagues under the Sea, my favourite character is Professor
Aronnax. He is my favourite character because he is optimistic,
friendly and curious.
Professor Aronnax is on a search expedition to find and kill the
‘sea creature’ which has been attacking merchant ships and steamers.
The ‘sea creature’ turned out to be a submarine called the Nautilus.
Professor Aronnax, his servant, Conseil and Ned Land, a master
harpooner are then caught by Captain Nemo, the captain of the
Nautilus. Even though Professor Aronnax is not happy about being
a prisoner, he remains optimistic and made the best of the situation.
Friendliness is another admirable quality of the Professor.
When he is captured by Captain Nemo, he does not immediately
argue with the Captain. Instead he builds a good relationship
with Captain Nemo. Along their journey he soon realises that the
Captain is actually a good man as he treats them well.
Professor Aronnax was also a curious man. He uses the
opportunity to learn about the ocean when on broad the Nautilus.
While travelling in the submarine he sees and learns a lot of
valuable things about the ocean. The Professor records everything
down in his journal.
Professor Aronnax is my favourite character because instead of
complaining and being miserable about being a prisoner he used
the situation to learn about the ocean. He also made friends with
his captor, Captain Nemo and gained his trust.
END-OF-YEAR TEST
Section A
Question 1
(a) in
(b) was
(c) It
(d) and
(e) Since
(f) encouraged
(g) so
(h) relocate
(i) For
(j) have
Section B
Question 2
(a) Changing buying habits
(b) Lessening car usage
(c) Lessen the use of light
(d) Reduce the use of air conditioners
(e) Take short showers or baths
(f) Become a maker
(g) Buy goods at local shops
(h) Go for goods with less packaging
(i) Carpool
(j) Take public transport
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Question 3 All of us experience stress. However, it is important for us
(a) False to try and relieve our stress. You must relieve your stress or you
(b) True might end up getting sick and that is only going to add to your
(c) False problems.
(d) True When you feel stressed, try watching sitcoms or funny
(e) The Kind Woodcutter videos. Laughter can help you calm down and relieve your
(f) i. disability stress. This is because laughter releases endorphins that improve
ii. initially the mood and decrease levels of the stress-causing hormones.
(g) Forest/Cave/Beach (Accept any suitable answer.) Listening to classical music is also helpful in relieving stress.
(h) I think the story is described as inspiring because it is about a According to research, playing calm music will help to relax your
girl who does not give up on life even though she has become mind and body.
paralysed at a young age. (Accept any suitable answer.) Another way to decrease your stress is by exercising. If you
(i) (Suggested answer) feel stressed after doing your homework or studying, just go for
a walk around the neighbourhood or simply stand up to stretch.
Dear Milah,
Calling up a friend, too, can be great stress reliever. Having
I would like to recommend ‘Alan and Muru Detective
someone listen to your problems might help you to relieve your
Agency Book 1’ by Karen Lee to you. The book is about
stress.
Alan and Muru who are both very curious teenagers. Since
I have to pen off now. Hope you feel better soon.
they enjoy solving mysteries, they have their own detective
Your friend,
agency. They try to find a missing pet in their first case. In
Azian
order to the pet, they have to go to a forest, a cave and finally
a beach. I think you will enjoy reading this book as you like
mysteries. Question 7
From, (Suggested answer)
Anil The Swiss Family Robinson
In the graphic novel ‘The Swiss Family Robinson’, there is an
event that I find unforgettable. It is the moment when Fritz, his
Section C
family and Jenny work together as a team to defeat the giant
Question 4
boa constrictor. First, Fritz attacks the creature with his bow and
(a) The passage is about how humans will live in 100 years’ time
arrow. Then Jenny hits it with her torch, which burns brightly in its
according to academics.
mouth. Next, Mrs Robinson pours a barrel of oil on the giant boa
(b) i. underwater bubble city
constrictor while Mr Robinson and Ernest throw stones at it. I find
ii. underground skyscrapers
the event unforgettable because it clearly shows me the importance
(c) The water will make oxygen and generate hydrogen fuel for
of good teamwork. It also shows the bravery of the Robinsons. In
these cities.
conclusion, we should always face our problems head-on. Only
(d) The smart LED surfaces will adapt to suit our moods by
then will we be able to overcome them.
changing the layouts on demand.
(e) i. see-through
King Arthur
ii. generate
In the graphic novel ‘King Arthur’, there is an event I find
iii. burn out
unforgettable. It is the moment when Arthur and Lancelot face
iv. envisioned
Mordred in battle. Firstly, Mordred sneaks up on Arthur and
(f) In our homes.
manages to destroy Arthur’s sword. Arthur is completely stunned
(g) We will be instantly diagnosed and therefore immediately
that Mordred is able to break his sword. Taking advantage of his
treated.
shock, Mordred strikes Arthur. However, before Mordred could
(h) i. furniture
finish him off, Lancelot and the knights appear. Lancelot manages
ii. food
to find Mordred and defeat him. Then, the dying Arthur asks
(i) i. Humans will be able to go holidays on the moon or Mars.
Lancelot to throw away his sword, find Guinevere and protect her. I
(Accept any suitable answer.)
find the event unforgettable because it clearly shows the importance
ii. Humans will all be wired to computers to make their brains
of loyalty between Lancelot and Arthur. Despite everything that
work faster. (Accept any suitable answer.)
Arthur had done to Lancelot, Lancelot still rides to help Arthur.
This event also shows that we have to be careful of whom we trust.
Question 5
Arthur easily believes Morgan and Mordred’s lies, which leads to
(a) The persona compares himself to a ‘ring from an empty Cola
him betraying Lancelot.
can’ because he feels useless and abandoned. Like the ring, he is
used and then abandoned. (Accept any suitable answer.)
20 000 Leagues Under the Sea
(b) The word ‘mars’ means ‘ruins’.
In the graphic novel ‘20 000 Leagues Under the Sea’, there is an event
(c) The garden is overgrown with weeds.
I find unforgettable. It is the moment when Professor Aronnax, Neil
(d) Yes, I think the envelope can still be used to send letters as
and Counseil manage their daring escape. First, Ned notices an
we can always glue the flap to seal the envelope. (Accept any
island about 20 miles east of them. He informs Professor Aronnax
suitable answer.)
and they prepare to make their escape. Just as Professor Aronnax,
Neil and Counseil make their escape, they hear the sailors shouting
Section D
about a maelstrom. Instead of backing out of the plan, they decide
Question 6
to proceed and use the maelstrom as a distraction so that they can
(Suggested answer)
escape. Even though it is very dangerous, they are still willing to
43, Jalan Masturi, take the chance. Luckily, it pays off. Professor Aronnax, Ned and
Taman Kelana Maju, Conseil get sucked into the whirlpool but somehow, they manage to
47300 Shah Alam, survive it. They are rescued by a kind fisherman. This event shows
Selangor. the importance of being prepared to take advantage of any moment.
10 October 20__ It also shows that there can be no victory without risks. If we want
something in life, we have to take a chance even if it might not go
Dear Kamarul, the way we want it to. Sometimes you never know. Things may even
I just read your letter and I am deeply concerned about your work out better than expected if we are willing to take a chance.
problem. You seem to be very stressed out.

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