EDISI GURU

PRAKATA

PROGRAM empowerNCER AKADEMIK

Program empowerNCER Akademik merupakan program pembangunan modal insan oleh

Pihak Berkuasa Pelaksanaan Koridor Utara (NCIA) dengan kerjasama pihak Universiti
Teknologi MARA (UiTM) sebagai Penyedia Perkhidmatan yang bertujuan untuk memberi
pendidikan bersifat intensif bagi meningkatkan pencapaian dan kecemerlangan akademik
pelajar. Pelajar-pelajar yang terlibat dalam program ini merupakan daripada golongan
keluarga B40 yang bakal menduduki peperiksaan awam, Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) pada
tahun 2021.

Program ini memfokuskan kemenjadian pelajar secara holistik iaitu bukan sahaja dalam aspek
akademik, malah pembangunan peribadi pelajar bagi melahirkan modal insan yang berkualiti
pada masa akan datang. Bimbingan dan latihan percuma disalurkan kepada pelajar sebagai
bantuan pembelajaran sekaligus memantapkan persediaan pelajar menghadapi peperiksaan.

Modul empower Learning (eLearning) ini adalah salah satu inisiatif bagi membantu pelajar
empowerNCER Akademik dalam menyediakan bahan pembelajaran tambahan disamping
menggunakan buku teks yang telah disediakan oleh pihak sekolah. Isi kandungan modul ini
telah dihasilkan dengan kerjasama Guru Cemerlang Negeri Kedah. Latihan yang disediakan
adalah berdasarkan tiga (3) aras soalan iaitu aras rendah, aras sederhana dan aras tinggi bagi
tujuan membantu pelajar menguasai soalan-soalan peperiksaan sebenar Sijil Pelajaran
Malaysia.

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 BIODATA PENGGUBAL MODUL

GAMBAR

NAMA PENGGUBAL MODUL : SHARULIZA BINTI SAAD

JAWATAN & GRED : GURU CEMERLANG GRED DG48
TEMPAT BERKHIDMAT : SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN IBRAHIM

GAMBAR
NAMA PENGGUBAL MODUL : KIRANJIT KAUR A/P BALBIR SINGH
JAWATAN & GRED : GURU CEMERLANG BAHASA INGGERIS GRED DG48
TEMPAT BERKHIDMAT : SEKOLAH MENENGAH JENIS KEBANGSAAN SIN MIN

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 CONTENTS OF MODULE

MODULE 1
VERBS, ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS & PREPOSITIONS 2
VOCABULARY 17
SUBJECT – VERB - AGREEMENT 22
PARAGRAPH WRITING 25

MODULE 2
READING PRACTICE 39

MODULE 3
WRITING PRACTICE 54

MODULE 4
MODEL TEST – SET A 86
MODEL TEST – SET B 108

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MODULE 1
• VERBS, ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS &
PREPOSITIONS
• VOCABULARY
• SUBJECT - VERB - AGREEMENT
• PARAGRAPH WRITING
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Verbs (action words)
Hi students, here is a list
of some useful verbs for
effective story writing.
Notes:
1) To move quickly

dashed scurried bolted hustled breezed whizzed scooted

Dashed (dash) – to go somewhere in a hurry

Sample sentences:
• Aini dashed out the door when she saw the snake. Frantically (adverb)
• The child dashed frantically to the playground. here means in
extreme emotion –
full of excitement
Scurried (scurry) – to move quickly with small steps
Sample sentences:
• The mouse scurried across the floor.
• The girls scurried for shelter when it started raining.

Bolted (bolt) – to move very fast due to being frightened

• The pickpocket bolted when he saw the police.
• Frightened by the car horn, the dog bolted.

Hustled (hustle) – to push or force someone along

• The teacher hustled the children to the field.
• The man grabbed her arm and hustled her into the van.

Breezed (breeze) – to walk somewhere quickly and confidently, without worry

• The lady breezed in the office at 11 and greeted everyone with a smile.
• Mahmud breezed up to the police officer and asked for directions.

Whizzed (whiz) – to move or do something very fast, usually on a vehicle

• I looked out my window and saw the children whizzed by on their bicycles.
• The express train whizzed past the station.

Scooted (scoot) – to go quickly

• Suddenly, my father scooted down the stairs.
• The boy scooted over the bridge on his skateboard.

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2) To speak softly

whispered murmured stammered

Whispered (whisper) – to speak very quietly using the breath

Sample sentences:
• My mother whispered something in my ear.
• “Keep your voice down,” I whispered fearfully.

Murmured (murmur) – to speak or say something very quietly to oneself.

Sample sentences:
• The child murmured something in his sleep.
• The injured man murmured something before he passed out.

Stammered (stammer) – to speak / say something with unusual pauses, because of fear
• Maria often stammered when speaking English in front of her class.
• Ganesh stammered when introducing himself to the new girl in school.

3) To walk

strolled tiptoed roamed

Strolled (stroll) – to walk in a slow relaxed way, for pleasure

Sample sentences:
• After lunch, Jamil strolled at the park nearby his house.
• The couple strolled along the beach, watching the beautiful sunset.

Tiptoed (tiptoe) – to walk on your toes, in order not to make a noise

Sample sentences:
• My aunt tiptoed quietly into the room to check on her baby.
• My brother tiptoed upstairs so as to not wake anyone.

Roamed (roam) – to walk or travel without a purpose or direction

Sample sentences:
• The beggar roamed the street barefooted, looking for food.
• The visitors roamed around the town.

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4) To shout or say something loudly in anger or in fear

screamed yelled bawled

Screamed (scream) – to cry or say something loudly in anger, fear or excitement.

Sample sentences:
• The old man screamed at the children for being too noisy.
• The passengers screamed when the bus swirled on the highway.

Yelled (yell) – to shout or make a loud noise in anger, fear or excitement.

Sample sentences:
• My mother yelled at me angrily when I broke her favourite vase.
• The lady yelled at the salesman for being rude to her.

Bawled (bawl) – to cry or shout noisily usually in anger.

Sample sentences:
• The nanny bawled at the mischievous twins to sit down.
• The rude boy bawled at the girls standing in front of him.

Source: https://www.wordhippo.com/

Practice makes perfect! Try the next task to check

your understanding. Categorise the words
according to their meaning

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Task 1 - Fill in the gaps with the best verb from the box.
tiptoed stammered dashed yelled whispered scooted bolted roamed

It was a cloudy afternoon, Mat and his best friend, Ram decided for an adventure
together. They planned to check out an abandoned bungalow not too far from their houses.
Mat quickly grabbed some stuff and ________ out of the door before his father saw him. As
he was cycling towards Ram’s house, a dog barked at him. “Oh no!” he panicked. He ________
along a narrow path which was a short cut. Just then, he saw Ram waiting along the path.
“Are you ready for our adventure?” Ram asked with a smile. Then, they both cycled towards
the old bungalow. It looked shabby, the grass was overgrown. When they got to the door, it
opened by itself. They _______ quietly into the house and saw that it was covered with
cobwebs. They switched on their flashlights and _______ around the house. Suddenly,
they heard some footsteps behind them, followed by a shrieking laughter. “Who was that?”
Ram _______ softly to Mat. But, Mat was nowhere to be seen. Ram gulped feeling scared.
“M-mat, wh-where are y-you?” he ________ in fear. Just then, he saw a shadow in front of
him. “Hi Ram, do you want a candy?” a voice came. When he turned around he saw Mat
hiding under the table. “Let’s get out of here!” Ram _________ and they both ________ out
of the strange bungalow not turning back.

Let’s learn tenses (verbs)

Simple Present Tense – to show general or habitual actions.
(clues in sentences – every, always, usually, regularly, daily)
 My mother cooks dinner every night.
 Sam and his brother usually play football at the school field.

Present Continuous Tense / Present Progressive – to show an action in progress or in the

future. (am / is / are + ing)
 My mother is cooking dinner tonight.
 The boys are playing football at the school field. [action in progress]

Present Perfect Tense – to emphasize the result of an action (has, have) - to share an
experience, a change or a continuing situation – has connection with a situation in the
past that still continues in the present.
 My mother has improved in her cooking since the pandemic. [result of an action]
 The students have informed their teacher about the incident.

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Present Perfect Continuous Tense – to show the duration of an action – a past action
recently stopped – a past action still continuing. (has been / have been + ing)
 My mother has been cooking all day. [duration]
 The boys have been playing football in the field for 3 hours. [action still continuing]

Past Simple Tense – to show an event that happened in the past.

 My mother cooked dinner last night.
 The boys played football at the field this morning.

Past Continuous Tense – an action that was happening at a particular moment in the past.
(was/were + ing)
 My mother was cooking dinner when I reached home. [was cooking – action in
progress at that time]
 While I was reading, I heard the doorbell.

Past Perfect Tenses – shows an action which was completed before a specific time in the
past, without a clear mention of when. (had)
 My mother had cooked dinner before her meeting.
 By the time we arrived the station, the train had left.

Past Perfect Continuous Tense – for an action in progress up to a specific time or another
action in the past. (had been + ing) – similar to Past Perfect but the action is longer.
 My mother had been cooking dinner since the lock down.
 The boys had been playing for hours. [still in progress]

Future Tense – known as the ‘will’ tense – to make predictions

 My mother will cook dinner tonight.
 The boys will play football if the rain stops.

Future Continuous Tense – to state an action happening in future. (will be + ing)

 My mother will be cooking dinner for the guests later.
 The boys will be playing football at the school field when we meet them. [playing - in
progress]

Future Perfect Tense - shows action in the future before another action in the future. (will
have + perfect tense)
 My mother will have cooked dinner by the time the guests arrive. [before the guests
arrive]
 The boys will have played football when we reach the school in the evening.

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Task 2 – Circle the correct answers.
1) My father ______ the newspaper in the study room now.
a) reads b) read c) is reading

2) My sister _____ a letter to my uncle in London a few days ago.

a) is writing b) wrote c) will write

3) The children _____ television when I arrived home.

a) are watching b) watched c) were watching

4) Mrs Chong ____ a butter cake for the birthday party. It looks delicious.
a) has baked b) baked c) will bake

5) It ____ since Friday and the boys are upset as they can’t go out to play.
a) has rained b) has been raining c) is raining

6) “I ____ many countries, and I’ll be going to India next month,” boasted Mr James.
a) visited b) have visited c) will visit

7) Siti and Aini ____ for the test tonight.

a) will study b) studied c) have been studying

8) My friends and I usually ____ around the park in the evenings.

a) cycle b) will cycle c) are cycling

9) “Shh, don’t speak too loudly, the baby ____ ,” my mother whispered.
a) sleeps b) is sleeping c) has been sleeping

10) The man ____ the same tie to work for the past 2 weeks.
a) will wear b) wears c) has been wearing

Task 3 – Choose the correct verbs to replace the underlined verb. Rewrite the sentence
Eg: My neighbour washed his car every Friday. (has washed / washes)
My neighbour washes his car every Friday.

1) The girls went camping this weekend. (will go / have gone)

________________________________________________________________________

2) My baby brother cries when I entered the room. (cried / was crying)
________________________________________________________________________

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3) The children slept by the time we arrive home in the evening. (will have slept /have
slept)
________________________________________________________________________

4) Fiona practises her piano for 2 hours. (practised / has been practising)
________________________________________________________________________

5) The teacher scolds the student for being rude in class yesterday. (have scolded /
scolded)
________________________________________________________________________

6) When I reached the office this morning, my boss waited for me. (was waiting / has
waited)
________________________________________________________________________

7) When I walked to the bus stop, the bus was leaving. (had left / left)
________________________________________________________________________

8) Rahman is working on his Science project the whole week. (had been working / worked)
________________________________________________________________________

Task 4: Fill the table with the commonly used tenses

Present Past Present Future

Simple
Continuous Simple Past Continuous Perfect (has Tense
Present
(am/is/are) (was/were) /have) (will)
bring/brings is bringing brought was bringing has brought will bring
eat
are taking will take
ran were running
whispers
am meeting have met
drove will drive
leave
was cycling
Do / does will do

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Task 5: Let’s practise using correct tenses in writing – you may use the table as guidance

Nouns (Subject) – brother, children, Meena, girls, old man, Wei Lun, friend, uncle, etc
Verbs (you may choose from the table)
Object – sandwiches, some books, the customers, the field, the office, the village, etc

Simple Present Tense (every day / every Monday / daily / every week etc)
Eg: My friend, Helen brings sandwiches to school every day.
a) _________________________________________________________________________
b) _________________________________________________________________________
c) _________________________________________________________________________
d) _________________________________________________________________________

Present Continuous Tense (later / in the afternoon / in an hour etc)

Eg: Joe is meeting his friends later.
a) _________________________________________________________________________
b) _________________________________________________________________________
c) _________________________________________________________________________
d) _________________________________________________________________________

Simple Past Tense (yesterday / last week / this morning / 2 days ago etc)
Eg: My brother ran at the park this morning.
a) _________________________________________________________________________
b) _________________________________________________________________________
c) _________________________________________________________________________
d) _________________________________________________________________________

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Present Perfect Tense
Eg: The children have met their grandparents in the village.
a) _________________________________________________________________________
b) _________________________________________________________________________
c) _________________________________________________________________________
d) _________________________________________________________________________

Future Tense (next week / this Friday / tonight / etc)

Eg: My uncle will drive to Kuala Lumpur this Friday.
a) _________________________________________________________________________
b) _________________________________________________________________________
c) _________________________________________________________________________
d) _________________________________________________________________________

How about writing a short paragraph using Simple Present Tense?

My Best Friend
Present Tense is
My best friend is Adam. He is thin and tall. All my usually for sharing
about someone or
classmates like Adam as he is very friendly, helpful and something. Be
smart boy. He enjoys reading and playing badminton. careful with the use
Every evening, we play badminton together. On weekends, of singular and
plural verbs here.
we always read books at the school library. Sometimes, we
watch movies together and after that we have our
favourite burgers at McDonald. I am glad to have a best
friend like Adam.

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Task 6: Based on the sample, write an email (of about 80 words) sharing about your best
friend

Hi Jenny,
__________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Sarah

Adjectives vs Adverbs

An adjective is a part of speech that modifies a noun or pronoun. Adjectives usually tell what
kind, how many, or which about nouns or pronouns. It describes how things (nouns) look,
smell, feel, taste or sound.
An adverb is a part of speech that modifies another adverb, a verb, or an adjective. It is often
recognized by the suffix - ly at the end of it.
ADJECTIVES ADVERBS
The angry man shouted at his neighbour. The boy shouted angrily at his brother.
Sheena is always careful on the road. The little girl crossed the busy road carefully.
Alya is a shy and quiet girl. The shy girl sat quietly at the corner.
The children were excited to play outside. The children played at the park excitedly.
Pn. Salma was patient with her noisy child. The woman took care of her child patiently.
They were anxious to know their results. The girls waited for their results anxiously.
Jamil carried the heavy luggage upstairs. It rained heavily last night.
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Task 7: Fill in the gaps with the words in the box
loud patiently easily hard politely tightly
quiet sweetly heavy slowly safely panicky

Shaneem is a shy girl. She doesn’t make friends ________. One afternoon, as she was
walking back from school on a _______ road, she felt someone was following her. She turned
around ________ but she couldn’t see anyone. Sweat trickled down her cheeks, as she
quickened her pace. Then, she heard a _______ car horn that made her jump. It was her
neighbour, Uncle Lim. “Do you want a ride, Shaneem?” he asked her ________. She smiled
_________ and refused the offer. Suddenly, she heard the ________ footsteps again. Feeling
_________, she ran as fast as she could into a nearby shop. From there, she peeped out of
the window but there was no one around. She waited ________ for about 10 minutes and
decided to continue walking back home. She prayed ________ so that she would reach home
________. As soon as she reached the gate, she hugged her mother ________ .

Task 8: Puzzle Time – look for the antonym of the adjectives below in the maze.

slow
coward W D R I P O H U T E S V G O K
clean U A D L H F I R W C D G F R L
rude G C I E N O N B E H E B L H P
clever L N R S A H H R D Y B R A V E
early Y E T A S G O I V S Z O C N L
dark K B Y S T I N G Y E P W X P T
generous E Y L D G T Y H N A L D R O G
pretty P T P C M A G T M S U I E L U
poor O F O O L I S H U F H Y D I K
J O M V E O P U P A F T U T M
H C B D D J W D I S R A I E O
L A T E C S D S N T E D L M Y
U L U G W E A L T H Y P N G F

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Prepositions A preposition is a word or group of words used
before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to
show direction, time, place, location, spatial
relationships, or to introduce an object.

A preposition is typically (not always) followed by a noun or pronoun. This can be a noun
(including proper noun), pronoun, noun group or gerund (verb in noun form):
• noun (dog, table, love) – They are in love.
• proper noun (Ipoh, Dahlan) – I went to Kuala Lumpur.
• pronoun (you, him, us) – She spoke to him.
• noun group (my first job) – I was poor before my first job.
• gerund (painting) – She is passionate about painting.

Prepositions form a small but important word class, being very frequently used. In fact, the
prepositions to, of, in, for, on, with, at, by, from are all in the top 25 words in English.
• prepositions of place — in the cupboard, behind the tree, over my head
• prepositions of time — on Tuesday, in 2020, during the day, at noon
• prepositions of movement — past the street, through the tunnel, across the road
Rule: A preposition is always followed by a “noun”. It is never followed by a verb.

Task 9: Circle the correct answers.

Let’s try this
simple exercise
1) My aunt started working ____ 2007 on Prepositions
a) in b) on c) at

2) Shahina arrived ____ the school gate late this morning.

a) over b) in c) at

3) We can always rely ___ our parents for good advice.

a) from b) in c) on

4) After my cat’s death, I felt miserable, but I soon got ____ it.
a) about b) over c) on

5) Hashim and his brother get ____ very well with each other.
a) along b) on c) in

6) My little brother was born ____ 5th of June 2015.

a) on b) in c) at

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7) My grandmother is very fond ____ music.
a) with b) at c) of

8) Are you familiar ____ the man in that office?

a) with b) in c) about

9) I haven’t seen my cousins ___ months since the pandemic.

a) for b) in c) about

10) The child hid ____ the cupboard and no one could find him.
a) on b) in c) over

Common Prepositional Phrases

By For In On At
By hand For a reason In time On the road At high speed
By force For the benefit In demand On sale At the end
By luck For hire In debt On the air At risk
By accident For granted In danger On a diet At a discount
By land For good In disguise On a journey At a time
By air For a change In favour of On average At sight
By all means For real In fear of On schedule At a loss

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Adjectives & Prepositions

Task 10: Match the adjectives with these prepositions in the table below.

furious popular capable grateful pleased serious ashamed

ashamed responsible good proud nervous familiar prepared

of about for with

Task 11: Gap filling

1. My brother is capable ______ doing the dishes by himself.
Can you fill in
2. The teachers were so proud ______ their students who won the the gaps with
contest. the phrases

3. Ghani could not sleep as he was really nervous ______ the results.
4. The students who were responsible ______ the task came early that morning.
5. My mother was pleased ______ my artwork.
6. We were all prepared _______ our answers before the teacher came.
7. Ah Meng was never serious _______ the project, so he failed.
8. I felt ashamed _______ myself for cheating in the exam.
9. The man was furious _______ the quarrel that night.
10. The little girl felt grateful _______ all the gifts she received.

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Subject-Verb-Agreement

Hi students, read the notes below carefully and

try the tasks. Good Luck!

1. A singular subject takes a singular verb (The boy eats the banana).
2. A plural subject takes a plural verb (They sing loudly).
3. A compound subject connected by and takes a plural verb (Mom and Dad play cards).
4. A compound subject connected by either/or or neither/nor, the verb agrees with the subject
closer to it (Either my sister or my brother takes me to the stadium) (Neither my family nor my
friends are supporting me).
5. A singular indefinite pronoun as the subject always takes a singular verb. (anybody, anyone,
everybody, everyone, no one, somebody, someone, something) (Everybody loves Saturday
nights).

Task 1: Write the correct present tense form of the verb on the line.
1. Everyone in this 5A3 __is__ wearing sports attires. (be)
2. Many students ____________ for three to four hours every day. (study)
3. Businesses ______________ economically in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic.
(suffer)
4. Somebody _______________ tell the principal about it. (have to)
5. Either they or I _____________ to do it. (need)
6. Everyone _____________ studying at home during the MCO. (enjoy)
7. Neither my father nor my mother ____________ older than 60. (be)
8. Today I _________ going to donate some of my money. (be)
9. Either my brother or sister _________ us out for dinner tonight. (take)
10. Nasir ___________ in the living room. (study)
11. The cyclist __________ her bike around the town every day. (ride)
12. Neither the student nor the parent ___________ present. (be)
13. Neither the teacher nor the students __________ it is a good idea. (think)
14. Some women ___________ to wear high heels to work. (prefer)
15. Every child _________ a right to education. (have)
16. Neither cats nor dogs __________ allowed in the apartment building. (be)
17. The iPhone _________ a great invention. (be)
18. Neither Malaysia nor Vietnam ________ the World Cup. (win)

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Task 2: Underline the correct answers.
1. People usually complains/ complain about everything but they won’t do anything to
improve the situation.
2. There is / are both boys and girls at the camp site.
3. Each of the players has / have the same chances to win.
4. All of the members of the party votes / vote for or against the proposal.
5. My son, along with two friends, is / are coming home to spend a couple of days.
6. Either the prime minister or the ministers is / are attending the conference.
7. Nobody helps / help to do the cooking but everybody wants / want dinner ready on
time.
8. A packet of chocolate and a carton of milk was / were on the table.
9. The news about the death of the leader is / are quite worrying.
10. My father or my grandparents is / are coming to the audition.
11. The book, excluding some chapters, is / are quite interesting.
12. Mumps is / are a very contagious disease.
13. A ship and a plane has / have recently disappeared in the area.
14. Adidas, together with other famous sports brands, is / are sponsoring the race.
15. One of my classmates works / work at a very museum.

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A simple sentence consists of a subject, verb, object and/or complement (optional). Before
starting to write paragraphs, stories or essays, it is important to get the basics right. Look at the
examples, and then write some simple sentences yourself. Practise this as often as you can.
• I study English.
• We study English every day.
• My classmates and I study English every day at 1 PM.
• My classmates and I study English and Science every afternoon.
• My parents, my sister and I go on holiday once a year.

1. Mrs. Rama is a teacher.

2. Mrs. Rama teaches her students English and Mathematics.
Mrs. Rama reads story books to her students. They enjoy
3.
listening to her.
She was sick yesterday. She didn’t come to school. Her
4.
students were sad.
5. Her students gave her a greeting card.
6. Mrs. Rama was happy to see them again.

1. Mrs. Yong did the laundry. Wee Kiat folded it.

2. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________

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 1. The students of 5A1 planted some trees in their school
garden
2. ________________________________________________
_______________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________
_______________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________

A simple compound sentence consists of two independent clauses (simple

F – FOR
sentences) linked by a coordinator (coordinating conjunctions: FANBOYS – see A – AND
right). N – NOR
B – BUT
Before starting to write paragraphs, stories or essays, it is important to get the O – OR
basics right. Look at the examples, and then write some simple compound Y – YET
S - SO
sentences yourself.
• My father is a lawyer, and my mother is a teacher.
• I love dogs, but I don’t like cats.
• We could go swimming tomorrow or we could just stay at home.
• My son’s spoken English is great, yet his spelling is terrible.
What can you see in the pictures? Describe using simple compound sentences.
• I had double glazing installed so I’ll be able to save on my electricity bill.

1. Rafiq and Diana are friends, so they often play together.

2. Rafiq likes playing badminton and Diana likes dancing.
3. Rafiq is quite lazy, but he is very smart.
Diana loves dresses yet she doesn’t like wearing a
4.
jumpsuit.
5. Rafiq’s father is a taxi driver, and his mother is a teacher.
6. They watched ‘Train To Busan’ yesterday, but they didn’t
like the film.

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 1. Kumara and Joseph met at a school basketball game and
loved it so much.
_______________________________________________
2.
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
3.
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
4.
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
5.
_______________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________

1. Madam Kumari took her son, Sarvin shopping and he

promised not to cause problems.
_______________________________________________
2.
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
3.
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
4.
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
5.
_______________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________

Can you write the sentences in

paragraphs in your books?
Good luck!

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 after
although
A complex sentence is a combination of an independent clause (simple sentence) as soon as
and a dependent clause. The dependent clause starts with a subordinating because
conjunction. Some of the most common ones can be seen in the box on the right. before
Look at the examples, and then write some complex sentences yourself. if
x since
• I’m learning Mandarin because I think it is important.
Although Ravi didn’t study hard, he did very well in the test. though
I always eat local food when I’m on holiday. unless
until
We had lunch at KFC before shopping at Amanjaya Mall.
when
I’ll tell Linda the good news as soon as I see her.
whereas
while
1. Mr Wong and Meng were like enemies although they
were father and son.
2. Mr Wong went to check Meng’s room when Meng was in
school.
3. After finding Meng’s room was a mess, Mr Wong scolded
him.
4. Meng would get punished if he didn’t clean his room as
soon as possible.
1. As soon as Uncle John came to our house, my mom
served him dinner.
2. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
As soon as Faizal saw the food on the table, he quickly
1.
gobbled it.
_______________________________________________
2.
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
3.
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
4.
_______________________________________________

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Verbs
Task 1:
dashed, scooted, tiptoed, roamed, whispered, stammered, shouted, bolted

Task 2:
1) B 2) C 3) A 4) A 5) B 6) D 7) C

Task 3:
1) will go 2) was crying 3) will have slept 4) has been practising
5) scolded 6) was waiting 7) had left 8) had been working

Task 4:
Simple Present Simple Past Past Continuous Present Perfect Future
Present Continuous (was/were) (has /have) Tense
(am/is/are) (will)
bring/brings is bringing brought was bringing has brought will bring
eat are eating ate were bringing have eaten will eat
take / takes are taking took was taking has taken will take
run / runs is running ran were running has run will run
tells is telling told was telling have told will tell
meet / meets am meeting met were meeting have met will meet
drive / drives is driving drove was driving has driven will drive
leave am leaving left was leaving have left will leave
cycles is cycling cycled was cycling has cycled will cycle
Do / does are doing did were doing have done will do

Task 5: (accept any sentences used according to the tenses given)

A) Simple Present Tense
a) The children eat sándwiches for breakfast every Monday
b) The old man takes his dog to the park every evening.
B) Present Continuous Tense
a) My brother is leaving the office in an hour.
b) The boys are bringing the food later.
C) Simple Past Tense
a) The children left their books at the field yesterday.
b) Meena told us a secret this morning.

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D) Present Perfect Tense
a) My friends have eaten all the cookies on the table.
b) The boys has done all the chores given by his mother.
E) Future Tense
a) Wei Lun will take his sister to the clinic in the evening.
b) My uncle will meet us at the party tonight.

Task 6: (Email)

Hi Jenny,
How’s life? I’m feeling great here. Guess what? I’ve a best friend in my class. Her
name is Salmi and she’s very friendly. She’s also very intelligent and helpful. I’ve improved
in my English now as she helps me with my grammar.
Oh yes, I almost forgot, Salmi is a great swimmer just like you. On weekends, we
swim at the Laguna Club together. You should join us some time. I’ll introduce Salmi to
you and I’m sure you’ll like her.
I have to go now. Take care and bye!
Sarah

Task 7: (Adjectives & Adverbs)

easily, quiet, slowly, loud, politely, sweetly, heavy, panicky, patiently, hard, safely, tightly

Task 8: (antonym – Adjectives)

W D R I P O H U T E S V G O K
U A D L H F I R W C D G F R L
G C I E N O N B E H E B L H P
L N R S A H H R D Y B R A V E
Y E T A S G O I V S Z O C N L
K B Y S T I N G Y E P W X P T
E Y L D G T Y H N A L D R O G
P T P C M A G T M S U I E L U
O F O O L I S H U F H Y D I K
J O M V E O P U P A F T U T M
H C B D D J W D I S R A I E O
L A T E C S D S N T E D L M Y
U L U G W E A L T H Y P N G F

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Task 9: (prepositions)
1) A 2) C 3) C 4) B 5) A 6) A 7) C 8) A 9) A 10) B

Task 10:
of about for with
proud serious responsible popular
capable nervous prepared pleased
ashamed furious grateful familiar

Task 11: (adjectives + prepositions)

1) of 2) of 3) about 4) for 5) with
6) for 7) about 8) of 9) about 10) for

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VOCABULARY AND VERBS

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WORD SCRAMBLE WITH CLUES

1. TSUNAMI 6. WILDFIRE 11. RECYCLE

2. DROUGHT 7. EARTHQUAKE 12. REDUSE
3. FLOOD 8. FOSSIL FUEL 13. REUSE
4. FAMINE 9. WASTE 14. CONSERVATION
5. TORNADO 10. LANDFILL 15. POLLUTION

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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT

Task 1
1. Everyone in this 5A3 is________ wearing sports attires. (be)
2. Many students ____study________ for three to four hours every day. (study)
3. Businesses ____suffer_______ economically in 2020 and 2021 because of the
pandemic. (suffer)
4. Somebody __has to___________ tell the principal about it. (have to)
5. Either they or I ___need________ to do it. (need)
6. Everyone __enjoys_________ studying at home during the MCO. (enjoy)
7. Neither my father nor my mother __is_____ older than 60. (be)
8. Today I ___am______ going to donate some of my money. (be)
9. Either my brother or sister __takes___ us out for dinner tonight. (take)
10. Nasir _studies______ in the living room. (study)
11. The cyclist _rides___ her bike around the town every day. (ride)
12. Neither the student nor the parent __is_____ present. (be)
13. Neither the teacher nor the students __think____ it is a good idea. (think)
14. Some women _prefer_____ to wear high heels to work. (prefer)
15. Every child _has_____ a right to education. (have)
16. Neither cats nor dogs __are____ allowed in the apartment building. (be)
17. The iPhone ___is___ a great invention. (be)
18. Neither Malaysia nor Vietnam _wins____ the World Cup. (win)

Task 2
1. People usually complains/ complain about everything but they won’t do anything to
improve the situation.
2. There is / are both boys and girs at the camp site.
3. Each of the players has / have the same chances to win.
4. All of the members of the party votes / vote for or against the proposal.
5. My son, along with two friends, is / are coming home to spend a couple of days.
6. Either the prime minister or the ministers is / are attending the conference.
7. Nobody helps / help to do the cooking but everybody wants / want dinner ready on
time.
8. A packet of chocolate and a carton of milk was / were on the table.
9. The news about the death of the leader is / are quite worrying.
10. My father or my grandparents is / are coming to the audition.
11. The book, excluding some chapters, is / are quite interesting.
12. Mumps is / are a very contagious disease.
13. A ship and a plane has / have recently disappeared in the area.
14. Adidas, together with other famous sports brands, is / are sponsoring the race.
15. One of my classmates works / work at a museum.

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PARAGRAPH WRITING – SIMPLE SENTENCES
1. Mrs Yong did the laundry. Wee Kiat folded it.
2. Mrs Yong used her washing machine to wash clothes.
3. The washing machine came together with a dryer.
4. Wee Kiat helped his mother every weekend.
5. Mrs Yong loved doing laundry.
6. She wanted her family to wear neat and clean clothes.

1. The students of 5A1 planted some trees in their school garden.

2. They did a project for the Environment Club.
3. They grew some chillies and herbs.
4. Arifah watered the plants. Joanne and Afif sow some seeds in polybags.
5. Hasan put some compost on the soil.
6. They were happy to contribute to the school.

PARAGRAPH WRITING – SIMPLE COMPOUND SENTENCES

1. Kumara and Joseph met at a school basketball game and loved it so much.
2. Kumara was selected to play in the school team, but Joseph wasn’t.
3. He was participating in a basketball league for the first time in years, so he couldn’t
wait to start.
4. Joseph was angry for not being chosen.
5. He practised hard every day, yet he was not in the team.
6. Joseph did not stop practising basketball nor gave it up.

1. Madam Kumari took her son, Sarvin shopping and he promised not to cause
problems.
2. She wanted Sarvin to sit in the trolley but he refused.
3. Madam Kumari became angry yet Sarvin didn’t care.
4. She told him to sit in the trolley or she would take him home.
5. Sarvin didn’t listen to his mother nor obey her.
6. Sarvin ran around the supermarket, so his mother took him home.

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PARAGRAPH WRITING – COMPLEX SENTENCES
1. When Uncle John came to our house, my mom served him dinner.
2. Uncle John only came to our house in Penang once a year because he lived in
Kuantan.
3. Since my mom was his only family, he would make it a point to visit her.
4. Although he worked as a rubber tapper, he would bring us lots of gifts.

1. As soon as Faizal saw the food on the table, he quickly gobbled it.
2. He knew his mom left the food for him because he was hungry.
3. Although there were two burgers, a hotdog, fan fries and a glass of coke, he
finished everything in minutes.
4. After he cleared the food, his mom told him to save some for his brother.

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MODULE 2
• READING PRACTICE
Reading Practice
Let’s understand the 5Wh + 1H - questions in reading
comprehension – who, what, when, where, why? + how?

Who? A person – my uncle, Johan, the students, the girl

What? A thing – the key, my school, his storybooks, their homework

Where? A place – under the bed, at the field, in the bag, in Penang

When? A time – this morning, yesterday, 2 hours ago, on Monday, at 4 pm

Why? A reason – because she overslept because they were scared

How? An explanation – by doing revision, by saving his money

Let’s practise.

Task 1: Read the short text carefully and choose the correct answers.

Since Jasmine was a little girl, she loved collecting dolls. Her family and friends always
bought her dolls for her birthdays. By the time she finished high school, she had about almost
100 dolls that she needed a big room to store them. After a few years of working, she had the
interest to search for unique dolls in junk shops and on e-bay. The first unique doll she bought
on e-bay cost almost RM150 but it was simply beautiful.

1) What was Jasmine’s hobby?

a) celebrating birthdays b) collecting dolls c) buying dolls

2) Who bought the dolls for her?

a) her family and friends b) a little girl d) Jasmine

3) When she started working, where did she search for unique dolls?
a) From the malls b) from her room c) from junk shops

Tips: Questions usually follow the order of the reading text. Look for
clues if you are unsure of your answers. For Question 3 – the words
‘unique dolls’ give you the hint that the answer is somewhere in that
line. Also notice, for question 3, the question ‘where’ is in the middle.

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 In reading comprehension, it is important to understand the questions carefully,
so read and reread, look for clues and then choose the correct answers.

To understand questions, you need to know how to ask them. Based on the same
reading text, let’s learn how to ask questions. Look at the examples below:

a) Who loved collecting dolls?

Jasmine loved collecting dolls.  (who – refers to a person/ people)

b) What did she receive for her birthdays?

She received dolls.  (what – refers to something)

Let’s practise! Can you write a question for the answers below?

c) Where _______________________________________
She bought it on e-bay. (where  refers to a place)

d) How much ____________________________________

It cost almost RM150. (how much  refers an explanation - a sum of money)

e) Why _________________________________________
Because she had almost 100 dolls. (why needs a reason)

Task 2: Read the short text carefully and choose the correct answers.

Sheena was driving to work one morning when she saw a commotion by the roadside.
She wasn’t sure what was happening but people were crowding the area. Looking at the
people with helmets and bikes parked on the shoulder of the road, she presumed there were
all from the group of motorcyclists. She was about to step on the accelerator when her eyes
caught the sight of a body lying on the road. “An accident!” she mumbled, as she stopped her
car beside the road and grabbed her stethoscope from the back seat. The place was in a chaos,
people were panicking, and some looked dumbfounded as their faces were pale.

1) Where was Sheena going that morning?

a) To the office b) To work c) Back home

2) What made Sheena guess the people crowding there, were motorcyclists?
a) Their helmets b) Their dumbfounded faces c) Their cars

3) Why did she stop her car?

a) To grab her stethoscope
b) To find out about the commotion
c) To check on the victim lying on the road

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 4) From the text, we know that Sheena ….
a) was a doctor.
b) was panicking.
c) was late for work. Question 4, is a thinking question where
the answer is not directly shown. For such
questions, please read the text a few times
before choosing your answer.

Task 3: Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers.

Digital learning has become an essential part in students’ daily life. It is undeniable
that it is a necessity for all students during this pandemic. As we move into the 21st century,
books are reducing slowly and schools are moving towards digital learning.

Students are equipped with gadgets like computers, laptops and mobile phones for
learning and socialising. Digital learning is now applicable not just to learn academics but
it also extends to extracurricular activities as well. One of the advantages of digital learning
is it has a number of fun learning tools such as videos, quizzes, games to attract students
to focus on the lesson. Besides, digital learning allows students to attend classes from any
location of their choice. All they need is a gadget to follow the lesson. Additionally, digital
or online classes can be recorded, archived, and shared for future reference. This allows
students to access the learning material at a time of their comfort.

There is no doubt about the advantages of digital learning, however there are also
some downsides of it. For many students, one of the biggest challenges of online learning
is the struggle with focusing on the screen for long periods of time. With online learning,
there is also a greater chance for students to be easily distracted by social media or other
sites. Another key challenge of online classes is internet connectivity. While internet
penetration has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years, in smaller cities and
towns, a weak connection is a problem.

Apart from that, in an online class, there are minimal physical interactions between
students and teachers. This often results in a sense of isolation for the students. Some
students may have problems understanding the lesson and therefore get left behind in the
particular subject. In fact, many parents are concerned about the health hazards of having
their children spend so many hours staring at a screen. A good solution to this would be to
give the students plenty of breaks from the screen to refresh their mind and their body.

Adapted from https://elearningindustry.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-online-learning

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1) In paragraph 1, why is digital learning an essential part of students’ life?
a) Books are slowly reducing.
b) Due to the pandemic.
c) Books are expensive.
d) Schools are moving towards digital learning.

2) In paragraph 2, why are there fun learning tools?

a) To take part in extracurricular activities.
b) To record the online lessons.
c) To attract students to focus.
d) To share for future references.

3) In paragraph 3, what distracts students from their digital classes?

a) The social media sites.
b) The internet connectivity.
c) Focusing on the screen for too long.
d) Unable to focus on their online lessons.

4) In paragraph 3, what does the writer mean when he uses the phrase ‘by leaps and
bounds’?
a) Internet connection has progressed rapidly.
b) Internet connection is bad in smaller cities.
c) Internet connection causes trouble for digital learning.
d) Internet connection is available everywhere in the city.

5) In paragraph 4, why is there a sense of isolation for students?

a) They don’t understand the lesson.
b) They have less physical interactions.
c) They spend too long staring at the screen.
d) They get left behind in a particular subject.

6) Which of the below brings convenience to the students when it comes to digital
learning?
a) Students can record and share their online lessons.
b) Students interact with their peers and teachers better.
c) Students get to visit their social media sites during class.
d) Students can attend online classes from any location.

7) What is the purpose of this article?

a) To expose the disadvantages of digital learning.
b) To share the advantages of online learning and activities.
c) To share the pros and cons of digital learning.
d) To advise parents to monitor their children during online classes.
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Cloze Test

A cloze test is a way of testing comprehension by

removing words from a passage and students to fill
in the missing elements. It is also sometimes
referred to as a gap-fill exercise. It’s very much
related to grammar and vocabulary.

Task 4: Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers.

The residents of Taman Sinar (1) ____ with water

disruption for the past 6 months. They claimed that their
problem (2) ____ with the construction of the new
apartments in the area. The water disruption has disturbed
the lives (3) ___ all the residents in Taman Sinar. They
demand the local government to look (4) ____ their
grievances and to find a solution to their (5) ____.

1) A. lived B. has lived C. was living D. has been living

2) A. starts B. started C. was started D. has started
3) A. of B. in C. about D. with
4) A. out B. under C. after D. into
5) A. anger B. woes C. interest D. joy

Study the passage carefully. Check on the use of tenses.

Stories usually use the Simple Past and Past Perfect Tense. To
choose the correct answers, you need to study all the 4
options well. For vocabulary, you need to guess the word
through the context.

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Task 5: Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers.

BEDONG: Many areas in Bedong, Kedah were inundated in floodwater after

continuous heavy rainfall (1) ___ late last night. There was also a report of a flash
flood (2) ___ Jalan Hilir and people were advised to be careful and alert. Other areas
(3) ___ with floods were Taman Jasa, Jalan Besar and Kg Semut. The Fire and Rescue
Department (4) ___ to all the areas at about 10 am to (5) ___ the poor victims.

1) A. at B. since C. before D. on
2) A. on B. across C. along D. from
3) A. affect B. affected C. affecting D. were affected
4) A. sent B. have sent C. were sending D. were sent
5) A. evacuate B. evacuated C. evacuating D. evacuation

Task 6: Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers.

Litter is a waste of paper. Everyone should play a role (1) ___ preventing litter and become
a part of something that will impact this generation. Litter is bad for animals and peoples.
Plastic waste (2) ___ thousands of animals each year. Turtles, seals and dolphins often
mistake plastic waste (3) ___ food. It is important to stop littering (4) ___ it wastes our
natural resources. When cans and bottles are (5) ___ on the roadside instead of being
recycled, more resources must be used to create cans and bottles from new materials.
Littering has negative effect (6) ___ everything. Litter is a preventable source of pollution.
We should all play our parts to save the environment.

1) A. in B. on C. by D. for
2) A. kill B. kills C. killed D. has killed
3) A. as B. into C. with D. for
4) A. and B. but C. when D. because
5) A. kept B. sold C. discarded D. dispatched
6) A. in B. on C. with D. of

It is important to take note on the use of Prepositions in the

passage as they are commonly tested in this part of your
Reading assessment. In the above text, questions 3 & 6 are
testing you on prepositions.

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Preposition Practice

Task 7: Read the text below and underline the correct Prepositions.

I always look forward to getting a well-paid job in a big company. I imagined myself
as a manager, earning a huge salary and enjoying all the luxuries I can buy. My friends would
be so envious of / about me. Once, I read an article of / about a food truck selling
sandwiches on the street. I was determined to / of do the same thing. So, I bought an old
truck and painted it in / on bright colours. The first time I parked my truck in a busy
playground, there were so many customers that I ran out of / with sandwiches! Since
then, I hired a staff to help me on / with the business. It was really a great experience and
I hope to expand it someday.

Task 8: Read the blog below and choose the correct Prepositions.

Hi, I’m Sharmini and I’m 17. Recently, I started my online fashion company on
my Instagram site. Every time I went shopping, I could never find clothes or shoes
to my likings. So, I decided to design my own T-shirts especially (1) ____ teenage
girls. I love drawing and fashion is my expertise. First, I read (2) ____ on ways to
start a small business online. Then, I printed only twenty T-shirts (3)____ a shop in
town and I posted photos of them (4)____ my website. Guess what? They sold (5)
____ so quickly and I had to print more! After gaining more confidence (6) ____
my expertise, I started designing caps and shorts. My designs are not the common
‘girly’ types, and most are (7) ____ buttons and zippers. Indeed trendy and comfy
for young girls. Do click (8)____ the website link shared below and shop for the
clothes you like. And yes, they are really affordable. Thank you for reading and
don’t forget to share please. Love you!

1) A. in B. on C. for D. about
2) A. up B. for C. out D. for
3) A. at B. on C. from D. into
4) A. at B. in C. on D. up
5) A. off B. on C. for D. out
6) A. for B. from C. in D. with
7) A. in B. on C. with D. of
8) A. in B. on C. to D. into

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Gapped Text

Now, let’s look at Gapped Text. It’s a reading assessment to check

on your ability to connect ideas in a passage. Six sentences will
be removed from the passage and you need to fill the gaps
choosing 6 out of 8 sentences that best fit the gaps. Let’s practice
with a paragraph first. Remember to always read the rubric for
every task to understand how to answer.

Let’s practice!

Read the paragraph about the importance of sleep. Two sentences have been removed
from the paragraph. Choose from the sentences A to D the one which fits each gap.

Sleep helps to fuel your brain and your body. Teenagers need more sleep because
their bodies and minds are growing quickly. 1 To be at your best, you need
between 8 and 10 hours of sleep daily. 2 They are more likely to struggle in school
and have trouble with memory. This will also affect their concentration in the lesson.

A. They feel lethargic during the lesson.

B. Those with a lack of sleep may be worn out the next day.
C. Many teenagers do not get sufficient sleep.
D. Most teenagers prefer staying up late to play online games.

For Gapped Text, it’s important to read the sentences before and
after each gap to look for clues. Identify key words or linkers
which will help you in your choice of answers. After choosing an
answer, reread the paragraph to check.

For Gap 1, the sentence after is about the hours of sleep needed
by teenagers. So what is your guess? Look at Gap 2, the sentence
after that is about the effect of insufficient sleep. Can you guess
the correct answer?

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Practice makes perfect. Let’s try the next paragraph.

Task 9: Read the two paragraphs about doing charity jobs. Four sentences have been
removed from the paragraphs. Choose from the sentences A to F the one which fits each
gap.

There are a lot of charities that raise fund to help the poor and the poor, the elderly
and the homeless. As students, we can actively collaborate with non-profit organisations
through societies in schools. 1 Projects such as Marathons, Charity dinner, Jumble
Sales and Food Fair are effective for fund-raising projects. The non-profit organisations can
act as partners by supporting the students and provide them with the funding.

2 They can visit an elderly person in his home or deliver shopping groceries
to a disabled person. 3 With the help of the organisation, students can have a food
bank project to help the needy. Being able to help those in need gives students to achieve a
greater sense of personal satisfaction and growth. 4

A. Throwing rubbish and moving the lawn can be a great help for them too.
B. Besides, students can also carry out voluntary activities to help their community.
C. Schools can organise more charity projects.
D. Such a humane practice should be instilled among all youngsters.
E. They can collect fund through activities by their societies.
F. One good way to raise fund is by organising community projects.

Look at Gap 1, the sentence after is showing examples. Can you guess
the answer that fits Gap 1? Gap 2 is at the beginning of a paragraph
and will usually have a linker (Furthermore, Besides, etc). And the
sentence after that starts with ‘They’ which refers to students. Which
is the answer? These are some good tips for Gapped Text exercises.

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 Now try the Gapped Text task below, follow the tips shared and do
your best! Don’t forget to read the rubric (instruction).

Task 10: Read the paragraph about tips to stay safe on the Internet. Six sentences have
been removed from the paragraph. Choose from the sentences A to H, the one which fits
each gap.

The Internet is amazing and we all use it every day to communicate, to learn and to
search for any sort of information. However, sometimes some people use it the wrong way
or for the wrong reasons.

1 Remember to never reveal your personal information like your full name,
home address or phone number. Always check your social media settings. 2 Change
the settings so that only your added friends can view them. You are advised to change your
passwords every three months to protect your devices from hackers.

Cyberbullying is another issue and this includes nasty messages, rumours posted on
social media or embarrassing pictures. 3 You can also delete or block their
messages. Never add strangers to your social media account. If the cyberbullying does not
stop, seek help from your parents or teachers.

Another important reminder is to be alert of virus attack. 4 If you don’t know

who the sender is, delete it straight away! And never open an attachment if you’re not sure
who it’s from. 5 Never download apps that look suspicious or come from a site you
don’t trust.

Last but not least, online shopping. 6 Before making any payment using
your credit card, ensure the seller or the site is a genuine one and not a scammer. Remember
all the tips shared and be safe on the internet.

A. Sometimes emails which appear in your inbox can contain viruses.

B. Never post pictures of yourself or your loved ones in public.
C. People you meet online are not always truthful, they may use a fake account.
D. Apart from that, you need to vary what you download from the internet.
E. If someone sends you horrible messages, ignore them
F. Here are some tips to stay safe on the Internet, especially for children and teenagers.
G. Some fake websites have misspellings or bad grammar in their addresses.
H. Nowadays, everyone is becoming an online shopper as it’s really convenient.

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Task 11: Read the short texts carefully and choose the best answer.

PENANG: A four-year-old child was killed after he fell from the 10th floor from his
bedroom window of his apartment today. The victim was alone when the tragedy
happened. The victim’s mother was in the kitchen claimed that her child was asleep
when she left him. It was found that the windows were not installed with grilles.

1) Which statement is true about the newspaper report?

A. The family was negligent.
B. The child was looking for his mother.
C. The security system was faulty.

Turmeric is a spice that comes from the turmeric plant. It is commonly used in Asian food. It has
a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavour or colour curry powders, mustards, butters
and cheeses. The root of turmeric is also used for conditions involving pain and inflammation.
Turmeric contains the chemical curcumin, which can decrease swelling.

2) Which of the following statements is true?

A. Turmeric is a rare plant found in Asia.
B. Turmeric is commonly used in cooking Asian dishes.
C. Turmeric could have an adverse effect on those suffering from inflammation.

Hi Emma,
Remember to be at the guardhouse at 7 am tomorrow. All our friends will be there too.
Please bring a cap and a bottle of water. The weather should be fine, according to the weather
report. See you soon.

Kamilia
3) Which of the following statement is true?
A. Emma and Kamilia are classmates.
B. It is expected to rain tomorrow.
C. The girls are planning an outdoor activity.

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• Starting Point: Taman Jubli Perak @ 7 am
• Certificates will be given to all runners

For more information, call: May Lee - 011 4552323

4) From the advertisement, we know that all participants

A. Can register at their convenience.
B. Will begin their run at Taman Jubli Perak.
C. Must pay RM25 to May Lee.

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Matching and Information Transfer

Task 12: Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers.
Six teenagers were interviewed about their preferred local cuisine. Read the texts below
and answer the questions that follow.

Preferred Local Cuisine

A. Hisyam, 17 years old
I usually enjoy hanging out at the mamak stall. Fried mamak noodles are my favourite
and I enjoy them with a glass of cold coffee. I normally hang out with friends to watch
football matches while enjoying the fried mamak noodles.

B. Saraswathi, 18 years old

I will go for non-greasy food. I like chapati which is a flatbread of Indian origin,
typically eaten with curry. I prefer to eat chapatti with plain yoghurt for my dinner.

C. Adam Adib, 17 years old

I have a sweet tooth. I flavour all kinds of desserts like ice-kacang, cendol and bubur
caca. These have been my favourite since I was a child. My father used to get them
from the stall nearby his office.

D. Lee Ming, 16 years old

I enjoy anything steamed, especially my grandmother’s steamed herbal chicken added
with vegetables. I’m very health conscious and I’m fussy about my choice of food.

E. Christina, 18 years old

I love all types of fried rice with scrambled eggs. I even fry the rice by myself on
weekends, and I love adding new ingredients into my fried rice making it unique. The
latest I added basil leaves and tomatoes, giving the fried rice a sweet-sour Thai taste.

F. Shamsul, 17 years old

I’m a typical Malay boy who loves all kinds of traditional Malay cuisines. My favourite
is Nasi Kerabu which is rich in protein, fibre and a healthy dose of blue-coloured carbs.
This Kelantanese cuisine is prepared with herb-infused rice, a boiled salted egg, fried
fish or chicken and assorted vegetables.

Which paragraph (A-F) describes the following preferences of local cuisines?

Statements Paragraph

1. I am very health conscious and prefer steamed food. _________

2. I prefer eating bread for dinner. _________
3. I love desserts since I was a child. _________
4. My favourite is fried rice and I enjoy cooking it too. _________

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 Matching & Information Transfer is Part 5 of your Reading Paper 1. Look for
key words when answering this part. Be careful with your spelling. Good luck!

Complete the notes below using the information from the text. Choose no more than ONE
word from the passage for each answer.

Preferred Local Cuisines

• Steamed food is suitable for those who are health (5) ______________.
• Youngsters love hanging out at the mamak stall to eat and watch live football
(6) ______________.
• Chapati is a (7) ______________ of Indian origin, typically eaten with curry.
• Nasi Kerabu is prepared with herb-infused rice, fried fish or chicken eaten with
(8) ______________ vegetables.

Task 13: Read the passage carefully and choose the correct tenses.

It was the first day of the school break. The sun (1) ___ and a light wind (2) ___
across the fields. Juana (3) ___ her tracksuit and ran into the garden. She simply (4) ___
school holidays where she can be free and easy doing anything she liked. After a leisurely
jog, Juana (5) ___ by at the grocery mart to grab something for breakfast. “Good day, Uncle
Sam,” she (6) ___ the owner with a smile. As she (7) ___ back home, she remembered that
she (8) ___ a movie plan with her best friend, Shima. So, she hurried back home.

1) A. shines B. was shone C. has shone D. was shining

2) A. blew B. has blown C. was blowing D. blows
3) A. wore B. wears C. has worn D. was wearing
4) A. loves B. was loved C. loved D. has been loving
5) A. stops B. stopped C. was stopped D. has stopped
6) A. greets B. was greeting C. has greeted D. greeted
7) A. walked B. was walking C. walks D. has been walking
8) A. made B. was making C. had made D. has been making

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ANSWERS – MODULE 2 (READING)

Task 1 – 1) B 2) A 3) C

Let’s Practice – Questions

c) Where did she buy her first unique doll?

d) How much did the doll (it) cost?

e) Why did she need a big room?

Task 2 – 1) B 2) A 3) C 4) A

Task 3 – 1) B 2) C 3) A 4) A 5) B 6) D 7) C

Task 4 - 1) D 2) B 3) A 4) D 5) B

Task 5 - 1) B 2) C 3) B 4) D 5) A

Task 6 - 1) A 2) B 3) A 4) D 5) C 6) B

Task 7 – of, about, to, in, of, with

Task 8 - 1) C 2) A 3) A 4) C 5) D 6) C 7) C 8) B

Gapped text Practice – 1) C 2) B

Task 9 - 1) F 2) B 3) A 4) D

Task 10 - 1) F 2) B 3) E 4) A 5) D 6) H

Task 11 - 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) B

Task 12 - 1) D 2) B 3) C 4) E 5) conscious 6) matches 7) flatbread 8) assorted

Task 13 - 1) D 2) C 3) A 4) C 5) B 6) D 7) B 8) C

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MODULE 3
• WRITING PRACTICE
PART 1 – SHORT COMMUNICATIVE MESSAGES
A. PUNCTUATIONS
Task 1: Match the names of punctuation marks with symbols from the box.

! COMMA

. CAPITAL LETTER

A EXCLAMATION MARK

? FULL STOP

, QUESTION MARK

Task 2: Write numbers 1 – 5 in the boxes based on the Tips for Writing an Email below.

To: joanna_phang@mail.com

Cc:

Subject: This weekend

Hi Joanna,

We’re meeting at Pantai Merdeka to go fishing on Saturday morning at 8.00. Faizal and

Aarthi are coming. Do you want to come with us? It’s going to be hot and sunny. It will be

fun!

Speak soon.

Joash

Let’s look at these tips for email writing.

1. Start a sentence with a capital letter.

2. Use capital letters for days of the week and people’s names.
3. Finish a sentence with a full stop.
4. Finish a question with a question mark.
5. Use an exclamation mark to pun an emphasis to a sentence.

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B. SENTENCE STRUCTURES AND PUNCTUATIONS

Task 3: Write the words in the correct order to make sentences. Start each sentence with
a capital letter.

JUMBLED UP SENTENCE ANSWER

1. station / still /. / I’m / bus / the/ at

2. 5 p.m./ arrive / Kepala Batas / ./ I’ll / in /at

3. wait /me / Don’t/ . / for

4. to /bus / your / take / I’ll / . / a / house

5. which /know /take / I / to / . / bus

6. see / I’ll / soon / . / you

Task 4: Check your writing: replying to an email.

Read Ganesh’s email. Then write an email to reply to him. Use the sentences in Exercise 3 to help you
to answer Ganesh’s questions. Don't forget to use correct punctuation in your sentences.

Hi Yun Yee,

Where are you? What time do you arrive? Do you want to meet me at my house or the bus
station?

See you soon,

Ganesh

Your reply to Ganesh’s questions.

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Task 5: Write numbers 1 – 5 in the boxes on the left based on the Tips for Writing an
Email.

To: Rob_Starr8989@dmail.com

Cc:

Subject: Sports in your school

Dear Brett,

Thanks for your email. You do lots of sports in Canada. I’d love to play ice hockey like you one day.

We do lots of sports at our school too. We’ve got a big football field, a volleyball court, a basketball
court, and a netball court in our school. We have our Physical Education (P.E) class every Monday and
Wednesday. During our P.E. class, we, boys play football and basketball. However, girls prefer to play
volleyball and netball.

There are a lot of sports clubs in my school. I join a football club. Every Tuesday after school, I go to
the football field and learn how to play football from a retired national football player. It’s one of the
club’s activities. It’s a great fun.

I hope you enjoy reading this email. Write soon.

Ahmadi

TIPS FOR WRITING AN EMAIL

1. Begin your name with ‘Dear’ + name.

2. Begin your email with thanks or the reason you are writing.
3. This paragraph has one idea.
4. This paragraph has another idea,
5. End you email with ‘Write soon’ + your name.

C. WRITING AN EMAIL

In examination, you may be asked to: There are.

1. Make and respond to simple requests and suggestions. Informal emails
2. Explain simple processes.
3. Narrate factual and imagined events and experiences. Formal emails
4. Express and respond to opinions and common feelings.

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Preparation task

Task 6: Put the phrases in the correct group.

Regards, Osman Dear Kavitha, See you soon, Osman

Hi Kavitha! Lovely to hear from you. Thank you for your email
I look forward to meeting you. I hope we can meet up!

INFORMAL EMAIL FORMAL EMAIL

Task 7: Write the words to complete the email. Choose from

the given
Recommend See Should Can
options.
How Nice P.S. Worth

Hi Sam,

(1)……………………………… are you?

Guess what, we’re coming to Alor Setar this coming school holiday! Will you be there then?
What’s your advice on what we (2)……………………………… see and do while we’re there?

See you soon,

Adil

Hi Adil!

(3)……………………………… to hear from you! Yes, I’ll be here in this coming school
holiday. So, let’s meet up  I’d (4 )……………………………… staying in the city centre
so you’re close to everything. I know you like football so you (5)………………………………
definitely go to a match, and the Hijau Kuning Football Stadium is another must-
(6)………………………………. The Rice Museum is (7)………………………………
seeing as well. It’s a really cool place.

Looking forward to it!

Sam

(8)……………………………… Let me know your flight details!

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Task 8: Look at the exam question below and write an email in about 80 words.

EXAM QUESTION

You received an email from your new penfriend in Melaka. This is the ending of Kim Chee’s email to
you.

Write back soon and tell me about yourself! I’d love to hear about your school and

your family too.

Best Wishes.

Kim Chee

To:

Cc:

Subject:

___________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

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PART 2 – GUIDED WRITING

You may be required to do one of the following tasks.

1) Explain advantages and disadvantages of

a. Ideas
b. Plans
c. Arrangements
2) Explain the main points for or against an idea or argument.
3) Express and respond to real or imagined opinions and feelings.

ORGANIZING YOUR ESSAY

When organising
your essay,
remember BME.

B – BEGINNING For your introduction, remember CAT.

C – CATCH YOUR READER’S ATTENTION

A – WHAT THE QUESTION IS ASKING FROM YOU
T - TELL WHAT THE TOPIC IS ABOUT

M – MIDDLE At least, write three paragraphs of middle part. Each paragraph contains
PEEL.

P - WRITE THE CONTENT POINT

E- ELABORATION OF THE POINT
E – EXAMPLE
L – LINK IT TO THE QUESTION

E - ENDING When writing your conclusion, remember TRAP!

T – TRANSITION
R – RECAP WHAT THE QUESTION IS
A – ANTICIPATION OR HOPE
P – POWERFUL LINE/ QUOTE

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LINKING WORDS/ TRANSITION WORDS

SEQUENCE ADDITION CONTRAST CONSEQUENCE EXAMPLE

First Furthermore On the other hand, Eventually For example
Second Moreover Despite So For instance
Third In addition However Then To illustrate
Next Then Although Thus To demonstrate
After That Next On the contrary In that case To clarify
Finally After that Whereas Therefore As evidence
Lastly Besides Nonetheless As a result In detail

NOW LET’S PRACTISE

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Task 9: Write the labels and match the labels to the right sentences. Highlight all the
linking words that you can find in the sample answer.

SAMPLE ANSWER

C ___________ Nowadays, most teenagers have electronic devices such as smartphones,

A ___________ tablets and etcetera. Online shopping is a good way for teenagers to shop.
T ___________ Consequently, most teenagers have access to online shopping platforms.

There are many advantages in doing online shopping and among them is
P ___________
efficiency. First, through online shopping products are delivered to our doorsteps.
E ___________ It spares us the hassle of driving to a shopping mall, finding a car park and queueing
E ___________
up. Second, it is safer to shop online because we can avoid the spread of Covid-
19 virus. We can safely shop without any risk of getting infected. Therefore, online
L ___________ shopping is a good way to shop because it is efficient and safe.

P ___________ Unfortunately, this convenience makes us teenagers buy too many things
which in turn causes us to spend lots of money. These business people have many
E ___________
marketing strategies. For instance, if you spend more than RM15 in the same
E ___________ shop, you could use a free shipping over RM15 voucher. In a way, online shopping
L ___________ has its advantages on teenagers.

In conclusion, online shopping is a good way for teenagers to shop as it is

T ___________
more efficient and safer than going outside. However, if we have self-control, then
R ___________
A ___________ online shopping is the best choice. As a quotation goes, ‘stay home and shop
P ___________ online’.

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Task 10: Your class has been talking about teen health and your teacher has asked you to
write an essay about how teenagers should maintain good health. In your essay, you
should write about:

• ways teens can stay healthy.

• who can help teens with regards to their health?
• the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle on teens

Write your essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

A person’s overall health is about more than the absence of disease. There
are things any person can do to stay healthy in these areas. However, as a
teenager, there are some things you should pay special attention to taking care of
your body.
1. A linking (1) __________ you should exercise regularly. Teens should be physically
word
(2) Give 3 active at least 60 minutes of every day. For example, they can (2) _______,
examples _________ and ________. Second, eat a healthy diet. Healthy eating is an
(3) Give 3 important part of your growth and development. You need to eat plenty (3)
examples
_________, _________ and ____________. Thus, to maintain good help,
teenagers should make exercise as a daily routine and eat healthily.

(4) A linking (4) __________, there are people that teenagers should see with regards
word to their health. Find an adult you can trust. For instance, (5) __________ and
(5) Give 3 __________. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. If you can’t talk to your
examples
parents, talk to a favorite teacher or counselor at school. Therefore, teenagers
should maintain good health by getting help from people around them.

(6) __________, an unhealthy lifestyle can lead to unhappiness. Research

(6) A linking
word have shown that poor health leads to poor academic performance. Thus, it is
important to show that teens learn to take care of their health early.

In conclusion, teenagers should maintain good health by exercising

regularly, eating healthily and getting helps from other people. It’s the key to living
a productive and satisfying life.

It’s okay if you don’t have

powerful quote. Just end your
essay with an aspiration / hope.

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Task 11: Your class has been discussing saving money for the future. Your picture has
asked you to write an essay on the benefits of saving money for the future.

In your essay, you should write about:

• the importance of saving money.

• what we could do to save money.
Write your essay in 125 - 150 words in an appropriate style using all the notes and giving reasons for
your point of view.

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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PART 3 – EXTENDED WRITING

You are required to choose one of the three questions.

1. An article
2. A review
3. A story

A. HOW TO WRITE AN ARTICLE?

We usually write articles for a larger audience as it is meant to be published in a magazine, a

newspaper or a journal. We write articles on topics of interest to inform, to persuade, to give our
opinions all this type of place, an event or a person.

You need a You can apply

catchy title the CAT, PEEL
to attract and TRAP
people’s formula.
attention.

NOW LET’S PRACTISE

Task 12: You see the notice outside of the school library.

A Person I Admire
Think of a person you admire and write about him/her.

 What is he/she like? Describe him/her.

 Why do you admire him/her?
 How has he/she influenced you?

Write an article answering all these questions.

The best article will be published in the library monthly bulletin.

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Highlight all the transition words. Identify and label the CAT, PEEL and TRAP.

A Person I Admire
When someone asks who I admire the most in the world, I don't have to look far. For me, the person
I admire the most is my dad. He is an electrical engineer and works very hard for the family. Jamaluddin
bin Jamil is a superhero disguised as a human being.

First, the main reason I really adore him is he is a responsible and respectful man. He puts his family
first. We can always count on him. He never lets us down. I really love how he treats his daughters
and his wife; he cannot see us sad. He will do anything to make us feel better. Next, I love the way he
respects others. He makes others feel good when they are with him. Consequently, his good and
positive attitudes inspire others around him.

Moreover, my dad motivates me to pursue my goals. With his inspiration and perseverance, I'm able
to have the strength to work hard and materialize my dreams. Besides, he always encourages me to
get up and try again no matter how bad the situation is. If I set my mind on something, he isn't going
to be the one to kill my dreams. He believes that if you have put your mind to something you can
always succeed. Thus, I really admire him because of his motivation and encouragement.

In a nutshell, my dad is an admirable person. I can only aspire to emulate his style, his work ethics,
and his refusal to be silenced by people's disapproval. I am who I’m today, because of him.

Task 13: You see the notice on a social media.

Handling cyberbullies
What is cyberbullying?

• How can students protect themselves from cyber bullies?

• What can parents do to support their children?

Write an article answering these questions. This article will win a mystery prize.

Now you try it! Don’t forget your CAT,

PEEL, TRAP and linking words.

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HOW TO WRITE A REVIEW?

A review is a short article that someone writes expressing their opinion about something such as a
new product or service. It is written informally and formally, depending on its readers.

B – BEGINNING For your introduction, remember WWW.

W– WHAT / WHO
W – WHERE
W - WHEN

M – MIDDLE AT LEAST, WRITE THREE PARAGRAPHS OF THE MIDDLE PART. EACH

PARAGRAPH CONTAINS PEEL.

P - WRITE THE CONTENT POINT

E- ELABORATION OF THE POINT
E – EXAMPLE
L – LINK IT TO THE QUESTION

E – ENDING WHEN WRITING YOUR CONCLUSION, REMEMBER TRAP!

W – WOULD YOU RECOMMEND IT
R – REASONS
A – ANTICIPATION OR HOPE
P – POWERFUL LINE/ QUOTE

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NOW LET’S PRACTISE

Task 14:

Write the labels and match the labels to the right sentences. Highlight all the linking words that
you can find in the sample answer.

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 SAMPLE ANSWER

Would you enjoy staying at a place that offers you a beautiful view, fresh air, lots of
W – What
W – Where fun and cultural activities that you could learn during your stay? If so, Teman-Teman
W - When Resort in an indigenous people village in Sungai Ara, Pahang is a great place for you
to visit and stay for a couple of days! It is the best to go in May – July because it’s a
durian season.

First of all, the resort is located in a jungle, but it is not that far from the city. The
P – Point view there is literally breathtaking. Once you arrive there, the staff of the resort there
E – Elaboration would greet you with a warm welcome. A majority of them are the indigenous people
E – Elaboration of the Teman ethnicity. During my stay, they treated my friends and I pleasantly, and
L – Link to the
question it was interesting to talk with them. They treated us like a family who came for a visit.
It was the best holiday that I had ever had.

P – Point Moreover, we booked the biggest chalet since there were seven of us. The chalet is
E – Elaboration made of wood and thatch roof. Just like the description, the chalet is spacious and
E – Example
complete with modern facilities. There are LED TV, hot water, a minibar and a jacuzzi.
L – Link to the
question Being there, we forgot that we were inside a jungle.

Furthermore, there are also a lot of activities that you can do such as learning some
Teman tricks to catch a deer, kayaking, jungle trekking and traditional Teman dance.
P – Point The resort staff promote their cultures and at the same time show the visitors how
E – Elaboration
E – Elaboration to do the activities. Not only that, but they also promote their traditional food such
L – Link to the as fermented tapioca pudding, called Mannan. I didn’t really like it because of its
question sour taste. Then, in the evening the Teman people invited us for a barbecue dinner.
That was when we were introduced to jungle herbs and fruits. Their food was simply
delicious and mouthwatering.

W – would
Finally, I would like to recommend everyone especially teenagers around my age to
recommend? come and visit Teman-Teman Resort. I’m sure all of you will be mesmerized by the
R – Reasons beauty of their village, enjoy their hospitality and experience eating their food. I
A – Aspiration
hope I can visit it again in the near future. From what I have learned on my holiday
/hope
P – Powerful is that we should protect our teacher just like how we protect it. You don’t need
quote magic to disappear; all you need is a destination.

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Task 15: You received a message from a friend asking about a game recommendation.

Hot Games for Cool Teenagers

We want reviews of computer and video games. Your review should include information about the
game: its graphics, sound and gameplay. Would you recommend it to people of your age?

The best review will be published in the Tech Stuff magazine.

Now you try it! Don’t forget your

WWW, PEEL, WRAP and linking
words.

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 A. HOW TO WRITE A STORY?

A narrative, either true or fictitious, designed to interest, amuse or instruct its

reader; tale.

LABEL MEANING
S SOMEONE WHO WAS THE MAIN CHARACTER?
W WANTED TO WHAT DID THE CHARACTER WANT?
B BUT WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM?
S SO HOW DID THE CHARACTER SOLVE THE PROBLEM?
T THEN HOW DID THE STORY END?

CHECK THIS OUT!

SWBST

NOW LET’S PRACTISE

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 Task 16: Write the labels and match the labels to the right sentences. Highlight all the
linking words that you can find in the sample answer.

On the 17th of June 2020, I sat for an English exam in my school. It was the final
S - SOMEONE
exam and I had to do my best. As the eldest son, the head prefect of the school, I
carried a heavy responsibility on my shoulder. I must score A in the English paper.

Just three days before the exam, I went to meet my English teacher, Mr. Adam. I
W – WANTED TO
asked him for some exam tips, but he said that he was not going to provide any
information about it. I was irritated because on every exam, Mr. Adam always gave
B - BUT
some helpful tips to us. I tried to persuade him, but he was too strong with his
decision.

At that particular time, I saw things a piece of paper with the school logo on it. I said
at the paper which was hidden under a large dictionary. Suddenly a teacher
collapsed in the teachers’ room, and everyone was surprised. Mr. Adam stood up
and quickly ran towards the teacher. While everyone was helping the lady, I quickly
moved the dictionary to see what paper that was. On the first page, it was written
‘English Final Exam Paper’.

At that moment, I was on cloud nine. It was like a gift from God because I did not
study much last night. I quickly flipped the paper and copied most of the questions
S - SO
on my mini notebook. After that, I left the room quickly like a thief. I bring the oil
studying and writing the answers for the exam questions. Although I was weak in
English, I had a strong memory stop I memorized all the answers call grammar and
essay questions. All I had to do was ‘copy and paste’ it on the exam paper the day
after.

T - THEN
The exam day finally arrived. I felt confident while the rest of the students were
going through their books. When the exam paper was distributed, I calmly opened
it. I had the shock of my life. It was a totally different paper. Nothing that I saw and
memorized came out. I almost fainted. I could literally see my result flying out of
the window. I tried to answer the exam question, but it was seriously hard.

Everyone finish the exam on time, but I was still struggling sure do SC number one
as I had no idea. Before the exam everyone was nervous, And I was confident.
However, after the exam they were smiling, and I was crying. I was thinking how did
that paper get swapped? Did Mr. Adam know that I saw the paper? Whatever it was
call mom it was the worst attempt I can't even for an English exam in my life.

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Task 17: Write a story.

TOPIC: COURAGE TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT

Write a story about how someone who had the courage to do the right thing.

Your story should include:

• A description of the problem

• How the problem was resolved through the courage to do the right thing.

Now you try it! Don’t forget your

SWBST and linking words.

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Answers
Task 1

! COMMA

. CAPITAL LETTER

A EXCLAMATION MARK

? FULL STOP

, QUESTION MARK

Task 2

Write numbers 1 – 5 in the boxes based on the Tips for Writing an Email below.

To: joanna_phang@mail.com

Cc:

Subject: This weekend

Hi Joanna,
1 2 2
We’re meeting at Pantai Merdeka to go fishing on Saturday morning at 8.00. Faizal and
2 3 4
Aarthi are coming. Do you want to come with us? It’s going to be hot and sunny. It will be
5
fun!

Speak soon.
Joash

Task 3

JUMBLED UP SENTENCE ANSWER

1. station / still /. / I’m / bus / the/ at 1. I’m still at the bus station.

2. 5 p.m./ arrive / Kepala Batas / ./ I’ll / in /at 2. I’ll arrive in Kepala Batas at 5 p.m.

3. wait /me / Don’t/ . / for 3. Don’t wait for me.

4. to /bus / your / take / I’ll / . / a / house 4. I’ll take a bus to your house.

5. which /know /take / I / to / . / bus 5. I know which bus to take.

6. see / I’ll / soon / . / you 6. I’ll see you soon.

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 Task 4

Your reply to Ganesh’s questions.

Dear Ganesh,

I’m still at the bus station. I’ll arrive in Kepala Batas at 5 p.m. Don’t wait for me. I’ll take a bus to

your house. I know which bus to take.

I’ll see you soon.

Yun Yee

Task 5:

To: Rob_Starr8989@dmail.com

Cc:

Subject: Sports in your school

Dear Brett,
1
Thanks for your email. You do lots of sports in Canada. I’d love to play ice hockey like you one day.
2 We do lots of sports at our school too. We’ve got a big football field, a volleyball court, a basketball
court, and a netball court in our school. We have our Physical Education (P.E) class every Monday and
3 Wednesday. During our P.E. class, we, boys play football and basketball. However, girls prefer to play
volleyball and netball.

There are a lot of sports clubs in my school. I join a football club. Every Tuesday after school, I go to
the football field and learn how to play football from a retired national football player. It’s one of the
4 club’s activities. It’s a great fun.

I hope you enjoy reading this email. Write soon.

Ahmadi
5

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Task 6

Put the phrases in the correct group.

INFORMAL EMAIL FORMAL EMAIL

Hi Kavitha! Dear Kavitha,

Lovely to hear from you. Thank you for your email.

I hope we can meet up! I look forward to meeting you.

See you soon, Osman. Regards, Osman.

Task 7

Write the words to complete the email.

Hi Sam,

(1)……How…………………… are you?

Guess what, we’re coming to Alor Setar this coming school holiday! Will you be there then? What’s
your advice on what we (2)……should………………… see and do while we’re there?

See you soon,

Adil

Hi Adil!

(3)……Nice……………………… to hear from you! Yes, I’ll be here in this coming school holiday.
So, let’s meet up  I’d (4 )……suggest……………… staying in the city centre so you’re close to
everything. I know you like football so you (5)……can………… definitely go to a match, and the Hijau
Kuning Football Stadium is another must-(6)……see……………………. The Rice Museum is
(7)……worth…………… seeing as well. It’s a really cool place.

Looking forward to it!

Sam

(8)………P.S.………………… Let me know your flight details!

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Task 8

STUDENTS’ OWN ANSWER

Task 9

Write the labels and match the labels to the right sentences. Highlight all the linking words that you
can find in the sample answer.

C catch
SAMPLE ANSWER
attention
A ask what the (C)Nowadays, most teenagers have electronic devices such as
question smartphones, tablets and etcetera. (A)Online shopping is a good way for teenagers
wants. to shop. (T)There are many advantages and some disadvantages of doing online
T Topic
shopping.

P Point (P)First, through online shopping, products are delivered to our doorsteps.
E Elaboration (E)It spares us the hassle of going through a conventional shopping. (E)For
E Example
L Link to the example, driving to a shopping mall, finding a car park and queueing up. (L)Thus,
question online shopping is favourable because of its efficiency.

P Point (P)Second, it is safer to shop online because we can avoid the spread of
E Elaboration Covid-19 virus. (E)We can safely shop without any risk of getting infected. (E)For
E Example
L Link to the instance, shopping before Eid Al Fitri had increased the number of Covid positive
question cases. (L)Therefore, online shopping is a good way to shop because it is safe.

P Point On the other hand, (P) this convenience makes us teenagers buy too many
E Elaboration things which in turn causes us to spend lots of money. (E)These businesspeople
E Example
L Link to the have many marketing strategies. To illustrate, (E)if you spend more than RM15 in
question the same shop, you could use a free shipping over RM15 voucher. (L)In a way,
online shopping has its advantages on teenagers.

T Transition (T)In conclusion, (R)online shopping is a good way for teenagers to shop
R Recap as it is more efficient and safer than going outside. However, (A)if we have self-
A Aspiration
P Powerful control, then online shopping is the best choice. (P)As a quotation goes, ‘stay
Quote home and shop online’.

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Task 10

Your class has been talking about teen health and your teacher has asked you to write an essay about
how teenagers should maintain good health. In your essay, you should write about:

• ways teens can stay healthy.

• who can help teens with regards to their health?
• the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle on teens

Write your essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

A person’s overall health is about more than the absence of disease. There
are things any person can do to stay healthy in these areas. However, as a
teenager, there are some things you should pay special attention to taking care of
your body.
1. A linking (1) First you should exercise regularly. Teens should be physically active at
word
2. Give 3 least 60 minutes of every day. For example, they can (2) jog, play badminton and
examples swim. Second, eat a healthy diet. Healthy eating is an important part of your
3. Give 3 growth and development. You need to eat plenty (3) fruits, vegetables and protein.
examples
Thus, to maintain good help, teenagers should make exercise as a daily routine and
eat healthily.

(4) A linking (4) Moreover, there are people that teenagers should see with regards to
word their health. Find an adult you can trust. For instance, (5) parents and teachers.
(5) Give 3 Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. If you can’t talk to your parents, talk
examples
to a favorite teacher or counselor at school. Therefore, teenagers should maintain
good health by getting help from people around them.

(6) However, an unhealthy lifestyle can lead to unhappiness. Research has

(6) A linking
word
shown that poor health leads to poor academic performance. Thus, it is important
to show that teens learn to take care of their health early.

In conclusion, teenagers should maintain good health by exercising

regularly, eating healthily and getting helps from other people. It’s the key to living
a productive and satisfying life.

It’s okay if you don’t have powerful

quote. Just end your essay with an
aspiration / hope.

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Task 11

SAVING MONEY FOR THE FUTURE

By: Ermiza Zainal

The importance of saving money is undeniable. Saving is one of the most basic
financial advice out there. Despite the importance of saving money, many of us aren’t
following through on that tip. Knowing the reasons to save money can be critical if you
want to stick with a savings plan for the long term.
First, among the many reasons to save money is that even if you don’t know exactly
what you’re saving for right now, you’ll likely find something you want to save for in the
future. It can be for pursuing education, buying a new house, getting married and the
possibilities are endless. Moreover, it’s important to have some cash set aside for
emergencies and unexpected expenses as they come up.
In addition, saving money gives financial security. Having money make our lives
easier. People save because they want their future selves to have the same great lifestyle
they have now. Besides, they don’t want to get caught in a financial emergency.
To start saving money, it is best to figure out how much one spends. Keep track of
all expenses. Next, organise and record one’s expenses so that it’s easy to keep track.
Next, set automated banking instructions to keep some money in saving accounts. Then,
one can watch his saving grow.
In conclusion, saving money is like having an umbrella for a rainy day. The habit
of saving should be inculcated since young. Save money and money will save you.

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Task 12

Highlight all the transition words. Identify and label the CAT, PEEL and TRAP.

A Person I Admire
(C)When someone asks who I admire the most in the world, I don't have to look far. (A)For me, the
person I admire the most is my dad. He is an electrical engineer and works very hard for the family.
(T)Jamaluddin bin Jamil is a superhero disguised as a human being.

First, (P)the main reason I really adore him is he is a responsible and respectful man. (E)He puts his
family first. We can always count on him. He never lets us down. I really love how he treats his
daughters and his wife; he cannot see us sad. He will do anything to make us feel better. Next, (E)I
love the way he respects others. He makes others feel good when they are with him. Consequently,
(L)his good and positive attitudes inspire others around him.

Moreover, (P)my dad motivates me to pursue my goals. (E)With his inspiration and perseverance, I'm
able to have the strength to work hard and materialize my dreams. Besides, (E)he always encourages
me to get up and try again no matter how bad the situation is. If I set my mind on something, he isn't
going to be the one to kill my dreams. He believes that if you have put your mind to something you
can always succeed. Thus, (L)I really admire him because of his motivation and encouragement.

(T)In a nutshell, (R)my dad is an admirable person (A)I can only aspire to emulate his style, his work
ethics, and his refusal to be silenced by people's disapproval. (P)I am who I’m today, because of him.

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Task 13

Handling cyberbullies
By: Atikah Yusra
Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that happens in digital world. It can take place
on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and mobile phones. It is
repeated behavior, aimed at scaring, angering or shaming those who are targeted.
Examples include spreading lies about or posting embarrassing photos of someone on
social media and sending hurtful messages or threats via messaging platforms. But
cyberbullying leaves a digital footprint – a record that can prove useful and provide
evidence to help stop the abuse.
Firstly, students can protect themselves from cyberbullies by not responding to
them. The respond would often make the situation worse and encourage the cyberbullies
to accept them even more. Second, take a screenshot for evidence and then block the
bullies or delete them from friend list. Next, for fake profiles on social media, students
can make a report to the respective social media platforms. In more serious cases, do not
hesitate to report to the police.
Noy only that, parents can also support their children by first monitoring their
children's use of social media and interfering when they recognize warning signs of
cyberbullying. In addition, they can also provide emotional support by listening to their
children's fears and reassuring and advising them to ignore the cyberbullies.
Furthermore, parents need to offer comfort end convince their children that they have
their children’s back. They must also make it clear to their children that they are always
ready to listen.
In conclusion, students need to be taught on how to handle cyberbullies
effectively. This would deter cyberbullies from making more victims and make the
internet a safer place for everyone.

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Task 14

Write the labels and match the labels to the right sentences. Highlight all the linking words that you
can find in the sample answer.

SAMPLE ANSWER

Would you enjoy staying at a place that offers you a beautiful view, fresh air, lots of
W – What
W – Where fun and cultural activities that you could learn during your stay? If so, (W) Teman-
W - When Teman Resort in an indigenous people village (W) in Sungai Ara, Pahang is a great
place for you to visit and stay for a couple of days! It is the best to go (W) in May –
July because it’s a durian season.
P – Point
E – Elaboration First of all (P)the resort is located in a jungle, but it is not that far from the city. (E)The
E – Elaboration view there is literally breathtaking. Once you arrive there, the staff of the resort there
L – Link to the
would greet you with a warm welcome. A majority of them are the indigenous people
question
of the Teman ethnicity. (E) During my stay, they treated my friends and I pleasantly,
and it was interesting to talk with them. They treated us like a family who came for
P – Point a visit. (L) It was the best holiday that I had ever had.
E – Elaboration
E – Example Moreover, (P)we booked the biggest chalet since there were seven of us. (E)The
L – Link to the chalet is made of wood and thatch roof. Just like the description, the chalet is
question spacious and complete with modern facilities. (E) There are LED TV, hot water, a
minibar and a jacuzzi. Being there, we forgot that we were inside a jungle.
P – Point Furthermore, (P) there are also a lot of activities that you can do such as learning
E – Elaboration
E – Elaboration
some Teman tricks to catch a deer, kayaking, jungle trekking and traditional Teman
L – Link to the dance. (E) The resort staff promote their cultures and at the same time show the
question visitors how to do the activities. (E) Not only that, but they also promote their
traditional food such as fermented tapioca pudding, called Mannan. I didn’t really
like it because of its sour taste. Then, in the evening the Teman people invited us for
a barbecue dinner. That was when we were introduced to jungle herbs and fruits.
(L) Their food was simply delicious and mouthwatering.
W – would
recommend? Finally, (W) I would like to recommend everyone especially teenagers around my age
R – Reasons to come and visit Teman-Teman Resort. (R) I’m sure all of you will be mesmerized by
A – Aspiration
the beauty of their village, enjoy their hospitality and experience eating their food.
/hope
P – Powerful (A)I hope I can visit it again in the near future. From what I have learned on my
quote holiday is that we should protect our teacher just like how we protect it. (P) You
don’t need magic to disappear; all you need is a destination.

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Task 15

Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds, colloquially known as PUBG (pronounced pub-gee), is the

hottest game that I have ever played. Conceptually it is efficient. 100 players go into an
island and battle among themselves. The last one alive wins.

The game is aesthetically bland and prone to technical glitches, but compared to its battle
royale-inspired predecessors, PUBG is refreshingly accessible. Newcomers who don’t play
following the game trends can grasp the beginning, middle and end of their first match.
Players drift onto an island, raid towns or forts for randomized stuff, and stay within the
confines of an electric blue circle that slowly shrinks the map from miles of open terrain to
a single square foot, forcing all survivors into the limited safe space.
The themes of combinations of progression and regression, construction and destruction,
total success and total failure — give players pleasures and excitement. In PUBG, players
never feel safe, because at any moment your hard work can be destroyed by a daring
newbie driving a buggy directly into your hideout.
For would-be viewers, this isn’t like so many other esports that feel impossible to
nonplayers, let alone non gamers. And for would-be players, this isn’t like so many artificial
sense of skill, allowing players to upgrade weapons over time to conjure the illusion of self-
improvement.
I am not the first person to say PUBG is broken, but they can name all its historical
inaccuracies, plot holes and production blunders. Greatness can be, and often is, messy.
However, it depends on one’s style and preferences.

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 Task 16

Match the labels to the right sentences. Highlight all the linking words that you can find in the
sample answer.

On the 17th of June 2020, I sat for an English exam in my school. It was the final
S - SOMEONE
exam and I had to do my best. (S) As the eldest son, the head prefect of the school,
I carried a heavy responsibility on my shoulder. (W) I must score A in the English
paper.
W – WANTED TO
Just three days before the exam, I went to meet my English teacher, Mr. Adam. I
asked him for some exam tips, (B) but he said that he was not going to provide any
B - BUT information about it. I was irritated because on every exam, Mr. Adam always gave
some helpful tips to us. I tried to persuade him, but he was too strong with his
decision.

At that particular time, I saw things a piece of paper with the school logo on it. I said
at the paper which was hidden under a large dictionary. Suddenly a teacher
collapsed in the teachers’ room, and everyone was surprised. Mr. Adam stood up
and quickly ran towards the teacher. While everyone was helping the lady, I quickly
moved the dictionary to see what paper that was. On the first page, it was written
‘English Final Exam Paper’.

At that moment, I was on cloud nine. It was like a gift from God because I did not
S - SO
study much last night. (S) I quickly flipped the paper and copied most of the
questions on my mini notebook. After that, I left the room quickly like a thief. I bring
the oil studying and writing the answers for the exam questions. Although I was
weak in English, I had a strong memory stop I memorized all the answers call
grammar and essay questions. All I had to do was ‘copy and paste’ it on the exam
paper the day after.

T - THEN The exam day finally arrived. I felt confident while the rest of the students were
going through their books. When the exam paper was distributed, I calmly opened
it. (T) I had the shock of my life. It was a totally different paper. Nothing that I saw
and memorized came out. I almost fainted. I could literally see my result flying out
of the window. I tried to answer the exam question, but it was seriously hard.

Everyone finished the exam on time, but I was still struggling to answer the first
essay. Before the exam everyone was nervous, and I was confident. However, after
the exam they were smiling, and I was crying. I was thinking how did that paper get
swapped? Did Mr. Adam know that I saw the paper? Whatever it was, it was the
worst attempt that I had given for an English exam in my life.

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Task 17

Ramu was a simple village boy. He studied in a primary school. After that, he moved to
Ipoh because his father was transferred there. Ipoh was new to him and his famiy stayed
with his uncle, who had lived in the city for a long time. Every day, his uncle would drop
him off at school on the way to his office.
One day, his uncle had to go to office earlier than usual and Ramu had to go to school by
himself. He knew the way and managed to reach school on time without any problem. In
the evening, when school was out, two strangers at the school gate greeted Ramu. They
saw Ramu and rushed to him. “We are from your village,” said one man. “Your mother
and father sent us to bring you home.” Ramu believed them and got into their van to go
to his hometown. Ramu didn’t realise that they were actually kidnappers.
Later, Ramu told them that the road they were on was not the route to his village. “This
is another route to your village,” they said. But Ramu had his suspicions and understood
that he was being kidnapped. He sat and observed the road, and when they stopped the
van for a break, Ramu got down and ran to the main road. He flagged down a passing
vehicle and got a ride back to the city. His uncle was waiting worriedly in front of the
school.

Ramu told him what happened. His uncle took him to lodge a police report. The police
praised him for being courageous. Since then, Ramu became bolder and went to school
on his own.

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MODULE 4
• SET A
• SET B
 MODEL TEST - SET A

SPM ENGLISH - PAPER 1 – READING

1 hour 30 minutes

_____________________________________________________________

1. This paper has five parts which consist of 40 questions.

2. Read the instructions for every part carefully.
3. Answer all the questions in the Answer Sheet provided at the back.

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 All the best dear students, read carefully & answer the
test well. Always check your timing and remember to
answer in the answer sheet at the back.

Part 1
Questions 1 – 8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each
question, circle the correct answer and write it on your answer sheet.

PAPITO PEANUT BISCUITS

Promotional pack of 30 sachets
• RM12.90 for a limited period only
• Promotion ends on 31 January 2022
• Join the “Win a tour to Europe Competition” with a minimum purchase
RM50
• To join the competition, click the link: www.papitopeanut.com
• Closing date for competition: 31 January 2022

1. Which of the following is true?

A. The promotional pack offer is valid until 31 January.
B. The competition is for anyone who purchases more than 4 boxes.
C. A free pack of 30 sachets will be given during the promotion.

IPOH: Yesterday, firemen had to squeeze themselves into a narrow and deep drain hole
to rescue a trapped child. The child, about 6 years old, fell into the hole which was about
4 metres deep while cycling to a park nearby their residential area. The cover of the drain
hole was believed to have been stolen. The injured child was taken to the Ipoh Pantai
Hospital by ambulance for further treatment.

2. From the newspaper report, we know that

A. The child was playing in the park.
B. The cover of the drain hole was broken.
C. The firemen succeeded in rescuing the child.

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 Flying Safe with Jusco Airlines
Follow the Safety Measures to minimise the risks of Covid-19 infection:

• Wear your face mask throughout the journey, including during check-in, boarding,
on board your flight, disembarkation and baggage collection.
• Hot meals are available only if you have pre-booked them. You can pre-book them
at least 24 hours before departure time, even after you have checked in.

3. Which of the following is true about the notice?

A. You do not need to wear your face mask once you are on board.
B. Hot meals are served to all passengers after checking in.
C. These safety measures are only applicable during the Covid-19 pandemic.

WARNING TO SHOPLIFTERS
Economy Mart will prosecute shoplifters. You cannot see us but we can see you. Our CCTV
Cameras and in-build detectives dressed in plain clothes are watching your every move.

Remember Shoplifting is a serious crime!

4. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Those who caught shoplifting will be charged in court.
B. CCTV cameras are installed in the mart to warn shoplifters.
C. The in-build detectives in plain clothes will be on guard outside the mart.

Environmental Awareness Day – Harem National Park

30 September 2021
9.00 am – 11.00 am Recycling project & Workshop
11.00 am – 12.30 pm Forces of Nature – What causes earthquakes?
12.30 pm – 2.00 pm Lunch Break
2.00 – 4.00 pm Video Show – Our Shrinking Forest
4.00 – 5.30 pm Talk – Earth-friendly Habits
5.30 – 6.00 pm Closing Ceremony

5. If you wish to know more about natural disasters, you should attend the ____ event.
A. Recycling Project & Workshop.
B. Our Shrinking Forest.
C. Forces of Nature.

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 STORY TELLING WORKSHOP
Date: 28 August 2021
Time: 9.00 am – 4 00 pm
Venue: Seroja Room, Hotel SP Inn

This workshop will be conducted by very experienced trainer. Participants will be

exposed to techniques of expression, voice projection, facial expressions and body
gestures. Lunch and tea-breaks are included in the registration fee of RM88

6. From the notice that

A. all participants will be served 2 meals.
B. the storytelling workshop is free of charge.
C. participants should have a storytelling experience.

BALING: A total of 33 students from a boarding school were admitted

to the hospital after having a meal at the school cafeteria. The students
suffered dizziness, stomach ache, diarrhoea and vomiting after having the
friend noodles at the cafeteria.

7. Based on the newspaper report, we can conclude that

A. the students are unhygienic.
B. the students suffered from food poisoning.
C. the school was closed for inspection and cleaning.

How to Press Roses

Pick some roses from your garden. Dry them in the sun or microwave oven. Wrap
them in old newspapers. Stack heavy books on them and leave them for about a
week. You will then have beautifully pressed roses which can be used to make
lovely greeting cards. Let’s try this simple task.

8. Which of the following shows the correct sequence in preparing pressed roses?
A. Dry the roses  stack heavy books  wrap in newspapers  use them to
decorate cards.
B. Pick some roses  wrap in newspapers  stack heavy books  use them to
decorate cards.
C. Dry picked roses  wrap in newspapers  stack heavy books  use them to
decorate cards.

[8 marks]
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Part 2
Questions 9 – 18

Read the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question,
choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. For each question, circle the correct answer and
write it on your answer sheet.

It’s funny nowadays. Everybody buys their clothes. It’s not ‘cool’ to knit (0)_or_ sew your
own clothes anymore and crafts like this are seen as a very old skill. They are considered as
women’s hobby and it isn’t often that you find men doing crafts like this, which is (9)___
silly, as some of the world’s best designers are men!

Dad watched us knit and told us that he (10)___ it was magic. He made me think the
other day by wondering how many thousands of years ago someone just decided to pick
(11)___ a string and two sticks and start making knots and voilà! Knitting was born!

My mum is (12)___ at sewing and knitting and I’ve decided that I want to learn to
sew better. We’ll both sit there and watch television in the evening and knit jumpers. The
more you practise, the (13)___ you get, but I find sewing a bit more difficult as the pattern
contains (14)___ of specific language that I don’t quite understand. Besides, I’m scared of
doing it wrong. You also need a lot of surface space to cut the patterns out.

I walked (15)___ the fabric shop the other day to pick up some fabric and a pattern.
I was amazed that I could (16)___ the pattern online and watched a YouTube video to show
me how to make my dress! The best thing is that you can start (17)___ with really simple
designs and make small and easy items of clothing first, then work your way up. It’s not
difficult if you can follow a pattern and are careful with how you cut the fabric and sew it
together. Plus, you can make a dress exactly how you want it and make it fits (18)___!

0) A. or B. but C. and D. yet

9) A. complete B. completed C. completely D. completing
10) A. thinks B. was thinking C. thought D. has thought
11) A. at B. up C. in D. into
12) A. brilliant B. expert C. fond D. keen
13) A. good B. better C. best D. great
14) A. more B. little C. much D. lots
15) A. in B. into C. at D. out
16) A. find B. finds C. found D. have found
17) A. in B. out C. off D. up
18) A. quickly B. happily C. completely D. perfectly

[10 marks]

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Part 3
Questions 19 – 26

You are going to read an extract of a story. For questions 19 – 26, choose the correct
answers (A, B, C or D) and write them in your answer sheet.

I was only six years old when it happened. I was sitting on the bean bag while my mom was
sitting on the couch behind me trying to style my hair into a bun. Suddenly, my dad walked into the
room staring at the window as if in a trance.

“I don’t think we will be going anywhere,” he declared calmly. “Why not?” my mom
countered. I realised from the look on her face that she was not amused by what my dad had said.
“Look out of the window,” my dad replied. He sounded calm, too calm; something was undoubtedly
wrong. We peeked through the window and saw murky brown water was quickly flooding into our
backyard. I pressed myself against the glass window in a daze and watched the water as it moved
by.

Meanwhile my parents were coming up with things to do and how we were going to get out
of this. I couldn’t seem to take my eyes off the water. I felt a wave of fear gush over me. “Grab all
the things on the floor around the house and move them up to the bed or the couch, anywhere that
is high off the ground,” someone shouted. I didn’t understand why my parents were yelling, but I
forced myself into action. We moved everything off the floor as quickly as possible.

As I was walking through the kitchen, water from outside had found its way into the house
through the vents on the floor. It slowly crept towards me, paralysing me with fear. I panicked and
all I could do was cry. Eventually my mom came and calmed me down. “Listen baby, we are going
to climb onto the roof. We will be safer up there, “she told me. Together we packed food to take
with us onto the roof. My dad had set up a ladder leading to the roof and we all grabbed bags
assorted with food and other necessities to hand to him. My grandma was so scared, she couldn’t
seem to get up the ladder by herself. My dad put her on his shoulders and climbed slowly but surely
onto the roof.

Then he did the same for me. My brother quickly followed, and then my mom. Dad went
inside again and came back with Peanut, my pet dog, and placed it on the roof too. After a few more
trips, my dad finally came onto the roof himself. We all felt a little better knowing that we were
safely away from the water. We had a sunroof in the house right over the living room and we could
see coffee coloured water sloshing against the sides of our couch. We also noticed our neighbours
across the street on their roof and waved at them playfully with smiles on our faces.

We didn’t have to stay on the roof though because soon a fishing boat floated down towards
us. We got off the roof and boarded the boat with the help of our neighbours. Getting my grandma
off the roof was a bit trickier, but with a little effort, we managed. We glided to the end of the
neighbourhood and got off the boat onto the ground near the main road. We took shelter at the
town hall until the water receded.

A few days later, my family and I went back home, sadly we looked at the muddy floor, walls
and furniture. We had no choice but to grab our belongings. When I looked back on this experience
that affected my life so drastically, I realised that it any incident, we must always stay calm so that
we can solve the problem well. It may be scary but if you step outside your comfort zone and take
action when necessary, you definitely won’t regret it.

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19. In paragraph 1, why did the writer use the phrase ‘in a trance’?
A. Her father was speechless and shocked by the situation.
B. Her father was trying to look at the situation outside the window.
C. Her father was daydreaming as he was standing in front of her.
D. Her father’s attention was caught by something outside the window.

20. In paragraph 2, what did the writer and her parents saw outside the window?
A. The backyard was getting flooded.
B. The backyard was ruined by the heavy rain.
C. There were pools of water in the backyard.
D. Water from the backyard was gushing into their house.

21. In paragraph 3, why couldn’t the writer take her eyes from the water?
A. She was scared of the floodwater.
B. She would like to go out and play in the water.
C. She was looking at her neighbours climbing up their rooftop.
D. She was waiting for her parents to call her.

22. In paragraph 4, what did the family decide to do?

A. They called their neighbours for help.
B. They climbed onto the rooftop.
C. They sat on the couch and waited.
D. They packed some food and ate.

23. In paragraph 5, why was the writer not very worried?

A. They are safe on the roof.
B. The floodwater had receded.
C. They saw a boat coming towards them.
D. They saw their neighbours on the rooftop.

24. In paragraph 6, how did the writer and her family reach safely?
A. By speedboat to the grass area near the main road.
B. By embarking on a yacht and getting down near dry land.
C. By paddling a small boat to the ground near the main road.
D. By boarding on a fishing boat and reaching the ground near the main road.

25. In paragraph 7, what did the writer appreciate about her parents?
A. They were excited and thrilled by the experience.
B. Her parents were agitated and annoyed by the crisis.
C. They were calm and proactive when facing the crisis.
D. Her parents were grumpy and angry with the crisis.

26. Why did the writer write the story?

A. To inform others about the dangers of a flood.
B. To share the difficulties she faced in the flood.
C. To share how calm her family was during the flood.
D. To share her experience during the flood crisis.
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Questions 27 – 32
You are going to read an article about the importance of co-curricular activities. Six
sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A to H the one
which fits each gap (27 to 32). There are two extra sentences that you do not need to use.
Write your answers in your answer sheet.

Co-curricular Activities

Every activity in school life plays a vital role in the development of students. Co-
curricular activities are an essential part of school life and help in enhancing the learning
process of students at school. 27 In this way, every student gets to learn beyond
subjects. It covers all aspects of a child’s development may it be mental, social or physical. It
is in this context that extra-curricular activities are becoming more and more important.

28 They fuel your learning by stimulating creative thoughts, improving your

social and organisational skills, developing your interests and talents, and offering you the
chance to switch off and do something you enjoy.

Firstly, they provide a safety valve for students to escape from the pressures of the
examination-orientated curriculum. Learning nowadays has become increasingly competitive
and everyone is afraid of being left out in the paper chase. Students are obsessed with
examinations that they become nervous wrecks. 29 As the saying goes, “All work
and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Likewise, if a student is only interested in book learning,
he will become bored mentally. 30

Secondly, it revolves around the development of positive and desirable qualities in our
students. Education is not just a process of imparting knowledge or transmitting information,
but it is an all-around process aimed at developing law-abiding, responsible and wholesome
citizens for the future. 31 It is the activities the student participates in that helps him
in progressing mentally, socially, physically and emotionally. In a competitive game between
two teams, a student learns to play his part and to be cooperative with others to win the
game as a team. 32

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B. Never post pictures of yourself or your loved ones in public.
C. They are compulsory activities that are important for every student to participate in as
they are designed and balanced with the academic curriculum.
D. Learning in the classroom alone does not provide enough for the development of such
qualities in students.
E. Therefore, he would find difficulties in socialising as he gets emotionally disturbed as
well.
F. Hence, it is through this inter-mixing outside the classroom that such invaluable qualities
like friendship, cooperation and responsibility are inculcated.
G. Extra-curricular activities are thus a form of relaxation to reduce anxieties among
students.
H. Nowadays, everyone is becoming an online shopper as it’s convenient.

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Questions 33 – 40

We interviewed six youngsters about their preferred types of books. Read the texts below
and answer the questions that follow. Write it in your answer sheet.

Types of Books
A. Sania, 22 years old
Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Bronte, is my favourite book. The story revolves around
a girl named Jane Eyre. Orphaned as a child, Jane has felt an outcast her whole young
life. Her courage is tested once again when she arrives at Thornfield Hall, where she has
been hired by the brooding, proud Edward Rochester to care for his ward Adele.

B. Asyraf, 16 years old

I love reading books authored by Roald Dahl and my personal choice would be Boys:
Tales of Childhood. As a boy, all sorts of unusual things happened to Roald Dahl. There
was a time he and for school, friends got their revenge on beastly Mrs Prachett in her
sweet shop. There are stories on holidays in fishing boats, African adventures and the
days of tasting chocolate for Cadbury’s, Roald Dahl vividly shares his memories. Some
are funny. Some are painful. Some are unpleasant. All are true.

C. Rameeta, 19 years old

I love reading The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins. In the ruins of a future North
America, a young girl is picked to leave her impoverished district and travel to the
decadent Capitol for a battle to the death in the savage Hunger Games. But for Katniss
Everdeen, winning the Games only puts her deeper in danger as the strict social order
of Parem begins to unravel.

D. Saw Lee, 20 years old

My favourite book is Pride and Prejudice, written by Jane Auston, Anna Quindlen. Since
its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most
popular novels in the English Language. The romantic clash between the opinionated
Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilised sparring.
Jane Austen’s radiant wit makes this book the best comedy of manners of Regency
England.

E. Danya, 18 years old

The book I love to read the most is The Mortal Instruments, written by Cassandra Clare.
Able to see demons and those who hunt them, Clary Fray is drawn into the world of
shadow hunters when her mother slips into a coma and travels to the City of Glass, the
capital of their secretive country. There, she uncovers important truths about her
family’s past.

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 F. Hamdan, 25 years old
Hiroshima, written by Hersey John is my all-time favourite book. On August 6, 1945,
Hiroshima was destroyed by the first atom bomb ever dropped on a city. This book,
John Hersey’s journalistic masterpiece, tells what happened on that day. Told through
the memories of survivors, this timeless, powerful and compassionate document has
become a classic “that stirs the conscience of humanity”.

Which paragraph (A-F) describes the following overview of the books?

Statements Paragraph

33. I like to read books about demon and angels. _________

34. I love reading non-fiction literature books. _________

35. I enjoy reading classic fiction literature books that comprises of

fun, love, giggles and pain _________

36. I enjoy adventure and thrilling stories. _________

Complete the notes below using the information from the text. Choose no more than ONE
word from the passage for each answer.

What We Know About The Books.

• Roald Dahl has experienced all sorts of (37) ______________ things happened to
him.
• Clary Frays mother (38) ______________ into coma and travels to the City of Glass..
• Hiroshima is about what happened on the day where Hiroshima was
(39) ______________ by the first atom bomb.
• Katniss Everdeen is a young girl who is picked to leave her (40) ______________
district and travel to Capitol for a battle to the death.

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NAME:

CLASS:

Part 1 Part 2
No. Blacken your answer No. Blacken your answer
1 A B C 9 A B C D

2 A B C 10 A B C D

3 A B C 11 A B C D

4 A B C 12 A B C D

5 A B C 13 A B C D

6 A B C 14 A B C D

7 A B C 15 A B C D

8 A B C 16 A B C D

17 A B C D

18 A B C D

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19 A B C D 23 A B C D

20 A B C D 24 A B C D

21 A B C D 25 A B C D

22 A B C D 26 A B C D

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27 A B C D E F G H

28 A B C D E F G H

29 A B C D E F G H

30 A B C D E F G H

31 A B C D E F G H

32 A B C D E F G H

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No. Blacken your answer
33 A B C D E F

34 A B C D E F

35 A B C D E F

36 A B C D E F

No. Write your answer

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Part 1

1) B 2) C 3) C 4) A 5) C 6) A 7) B 8) C

Part 2

9) C 10) C 11) B 12) A 13) B 14) D 15) B 16) A 17) C 18) D

Part 3

19) D 20) A 21) A 22) B 23) A 24) D 25) C 26) D

Part 4

27) C 28) A 29) G 30) E 31) D 32) F

Part 5

33) E 34) F 35) D 36) C

37) unusual 38) slips 39) destroyed 40) impoverished

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SPM ENGLISH - PAPER 2 – WRITING

1 hour 30 minutes

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1. This paper has three parts.

2. Read the instructions for every part carefully.
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Part 1
Question 1
You received an email from your friend, Noraini who is busy with her homework and
assignments.

Hi Malini,

How’s life? Lately, I’ve been feeling so lethargic due to stress and lack of sleep. Please share some
tips on how to stay fit and healthy. What’s the best daily routine to follow? What is the diet plan
to ensure I get enough energy and at the same time stay healthy?

I’m really looking forward to your response. Thanks!

Noraini

Now, write an email to your friend in about 80 words. Write your answer below.
EMAIL

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Question 2

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in appropriate style.

Your class has been discussing the importance of homework to students and your teacher
has asked you to write an essay on should students be given homework after school.
In your essay, you should write about:
• what you learn from doing homework
• reasons for your choice
• what benefits can students gain
Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.
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Part 3

Write an answer to one of the questions 3 – 5 in this part. Write your answer in 200- 250
words in an appropriate style on this question paper. Put the question number in the box at
the top of the answer space.

Question 3
You see this notice on the board outside the school hall.

Articles required!
Should Pocket Money be given regularly?
Some parents give their children weekly pocket money. Others give their
children money only when they need it. Write an article to:
• Discuss the pros and cons of giving children regular pocket money
• State whether you are for or against regular allowance
Submit your article before the end of August. The five best articles will be
displayed in the school magazine.

Write your article.

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Question 4
You recently saw this request on an entertainment magazine.

Reviews wanted!

Everyone loves a good film with a bucket of popcorn. Watched any

good movies lately? Send us a review of a movie that u love most. Tell
us what you enjoyed about the movie. Would you recommend it to
other moviegoers? Give us your reasons.

We will publish the top 5 reviews in our next month’s issue.

Write your review.

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Your teacher has asked you to write a story for homework. The story must begin with:

The nurses wheeled her away into the intensive care unit.
Your story should include:
• what happened
• how you felt

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ANSWERS - MODULE 4 (SET A) – PAPER 2 (sample essays)

Part 1

To: noraini@yahoo.com
From: malini123@gmail.com
Subject: Tips to stay happy and healthy

Hi Noraini,

How’s life? Still stressed up? You need to relax and take a chill pill. From your email,
looks like you’ve been overworked. That’s not very good, my friend.

Here are some of my precious tips on staying happy and healthy. First, you need to
have good time management and never procrastinate. Divide your time for your school work
and leisure activities. I suggest you spend at least half an hour in the evenings for a good jog.
We can do that together, wouldn’t that be fun?

Second, your diet. I know you have a sweet tooth, so please limit eating ice-creams
and butter cookies. If you feel like munching something, eat fruits. Besides, try buying brown
rice instead of the normal white rice. Brown rice contains less calories and they provide the
same amount of energy too. Also, remember to drink a lot of water and sleep early at night.

I hope these tips are helpful. Let’s plan for a jog time together. Take care!

Malini

Part 2

Why do you think teachers give homework to their students? Most people believe
that it is necessary for teachers to give homework because it is to ensure that the students
revise their lessons at home. It also helps them to understand the subjects better.

Firstly, it can encourage the discipline of practice. Homework helps make concepts
clearer, and gives students more opportunities when starting their career. Actually homework
is much more than just completing the assigned tasks. Homework can develop time
management skills, forcing students to plan their time to complete their tasks. By learning to
manage their time, students also practice their problem-solving skills and independent
thinking.

Additionally, homework encourages better study habits and discourages spending

time in front of the TV. Homework can be seen as another extracurricular activity. The most
important thing here is, teachers are able to observe students’ strengths and weaknesses by
checking through their homework. By this way, teachers can help and guide the weak
students so that they can improve.

In conclusion, all teachers should give out a reasonable amount of homework in order
not to burden them. They should remember that students are learning multiple subjects and
this could be tedious if all teachers give abundant of homework at the same time.
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Question 3:

Should Pocket Money be given regularly?

By Lisa Lee

Children these days are bombarded with advertisements of products that are targeted
exclusively at them. Even those as young as toddlers cannot escape the multitudes of toys
promoted to them, which make consumerism no longer a solely adult activity. Children ask
their parents for money to purchase things they see on television or social media sites. Should
parents give their children regular pocket money so they can spend as they fit?

First of all, children can learn money management if they can a fixed weekly pocket
money. They will learn that they cannot afford to buy everything they see. Thus, they learn
to save up for something they really want. Children can also learn plan ahead. They make
choices of what they spend on and cannot ask for extra money all the time if parents are strict.

On the flip side, getting regular allowance will make the children lazy. Since they do
not have to work to earn it, they may not know how to value money. Children might also have
unhealthy habits if they spend their money on junk food or games. These might develop
health problems in the long run.

All things considered, I think that children should get a regular allowance accompanied
by education on what good money habits should be. Parents need to teach children to weigh
needs versus wants to advise them on the importance of saving some of the allowance given
too.

Question 4:

When I think about war films, it is hard to imagine that they would have deep
storytelling. It will have to be something incredible special for me to remember it. The movie
‘Hacksaw Ridge’ has certainly blown my doubts away and made it to the top of my favourite
movie list.

What makes this movie memorable for me is how it tells a true compelling story during
the World War II. The hero of the movie is based on a man named Desmond who refused to
kill anyone or even carry a firearm. He almost failed his army training because he objected to
obeying the orders of his superiors to perform firearm drills. Overcoming various obstacles,
he ultimately got to perform his duty in the Battle of Okinawa at Hacksaw Ridge.

The movie shows his arduous feat of single-handedly saving more than 75 of his fellow
soldiers’ lives as an army medic; all done without holding even a single weapon throughout.
It is truly one of the bravest human feats performed by a single determined person ever
recorded in history.

There is no denying that some of the war scenes are brutal and bloody – they are not
for the faint of heart. Speaking of the performances, the film features an admirable lead
performance from Andrew Garfield, and excellent effort from the supporting cast that

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includes Hugo Weaving and Teresa Palmer. If you love war movies, this movie is highly
recommended. Do watch it!

Question 5

The nurses wheeled her away into the intensive care unit. Through a phone call to my
gather, the paramedic told us, my sister went without complaint. It happened so fast that my
family did not get a chance to say words of encouragement when the ambulance came to
take her away.

My sister had been suffering from fever on and off for a week. Then she started having
shortness of breath. One evening, she said she could not breathe and we immediately called
the hospital. Although we had been careful, we suspected that it had to be coronavirus. That
proved to be true when the test result came back. The nurse called and informed us.

As the virus was highly contagious, my sister was placed under quarantine. Her
conditions worsened and they had to intubate her so she could get enough oxygen. Needless
to say everyone, especially my parents, was incredibly anxious. We were afraid of losing her.
Our days blurred into one long wait for her to be better and return home.

After nearly a week of battling, we were so relieved when the doctor informed us of
my sister’s recovery progress. She was placed out of the intensive care unit but still we were
not allowed to see her up close. Days passed and we waited patiently and hopefully for the
good news. Then, one morning, we received a call from the hospital. “Amelia will be
discharged today, you may take her home,” my mom jumped and cheered joyfully. We
hurried to the hospital. Doctors and nurses were lined up along the corridor. Cheers and claps
accompanied those who were discharged after a long battle with coronavirus. First, an old
man in a wheelchair, then a pregnant mother and finally my sister who waved at us with a
triumphant grin on her face.

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 MODEL TEST - SET B

SPM ENGLISH - PAPER 1 – READING

1 hour 30 minutes

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1. This paper has five parts which consist of 40 questions.
2. Read the instructions for every part carefully.
3. Answer all the questions in the Answer Sheet provided at the back.

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PART 1
Questions 1 – 8

Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For
each question, circle the correct answer and write it on your answer sheet.

MIRI : Police have identified the two snatch thefts who mugged a 30-year woman at an alley
near Jalan Bhutan today.

Miri Police Superintendent, Datuk James said that discovery was based on the physical
evidence taken at the crime scene, including fingerprints.

“Images of the two thefts were captured on the closed-circuit television (CCTV). They will
be detained very soon,” he added.

1. The following helped the police identify the thefts, except

A the fingerprints
B the 30-year-old woman
C the visuals from the CCTV

Book Review : The Unexpected Visitor

Author : Danny Risha

The novel is based on the unexpected tornado that left the whole city in ruins. Sherra was
left devastated when her husband became one of the victims. She had to rebuild her life
with her three children.

2. The story is about

A a survivor of a real tragedy
B a true story
C a woman who survived a tornado

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3. Roshan is asking Joshua
A to advice his parents
B about hiking tips
C to go hiking with him again

TAMAN INDAH PARK CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Do you to the Covid 19 pandemic, the park will be closed effective from 16 March. The
public is prohibited from jogging, walking all strolling in the park. We apologize for any
inconvenience caused.

Director of Taman Indah Park

4. Based on the notice, the director

A apologized to the public for not allowing them to use the park
B prohibited anyone from jogging, walking or strolling in the park
C issued a warning to anyone who wanted to use the park from 16 March

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 Air speed regrets to announce that the flight AZ207 to Paris is going to be delayed by
two hours. Please monitor all airport screens for more updates and information.

Kind regards,
Airspeed

5. The announcement is
A informing the passengers to Paris that their flight will be delayed
B informing the passengers to board the flight to Paris
C reminding passengers to book the flight early

A holiday camp for children will be organized by the Explorer Club on 14th and 15th
November. It is held to inculcate the love of learning among pupils from rural areas.
Participants will spend an exciting and fun filled weekend in Comel Resort, Batu
Feringghi. Some of the activities include a batik painting workshop, a flying fox, kayaking
and innovation competition.
For further information, call Madam Su at 03-611 611 11

6. The notice says that

A the Children's camp will be held for two days
B this camp is specifically for pupils from the city
C the pupils need to call Madam Su to join the Explorer Club

Dear Aunt,

I saw an advertisement on a second-hand car for sale in the newspaper. It is a year old,
blue Honda City 1.5 (Automatic). The car is in good condition, price at RM65,000. If you
are interested, you can contact Mr Raj from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 012-6119641
Your nephew,
Zuhairi

7. Zuhairi wrote the message to his aunt to

A remind her to call Mr Raj for an appointment
B inform her that there is a second-hand car for sale
C buy the second-hand car which is in good condition

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8. The email was sent to Kamarul to
A inform him that his application was not successful
B advise him to apply for a suitable position
C offer him another position

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Questions 9 – 18

Read the text below and choose the best word for each space. For each question, choose
the correct answer A, B, C or D. For each question, circle the correct answer and write it on
your answer sheet

There was once a king who offered a prize to any artist who could
paint the best picture of peace. Many artists accepted the challenge
___9___ there were only two paintings that the king really liked, and he had
to choose ___10___ them.
The first picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror of
peaceful towering mountains all around it. Overhead ___11___ a blue sky
with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a
___12___ picture of peace. While the other picture had mountains too, they
were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky, from which rain fell and
lightning ___13___. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming
waterfall. One would promptly say that the painting did not look peaceful
___14___ all. However, when the king looked closely, he ___15___ behind
the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the bush, a mother
bird had ___16___ her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water,
sat the mother bird on her nest – looking content and calm, undisturbed by
the bleak ambience of her surroundings.
In the end, the king chose the second picture. When asked why, the
king ___17___, “Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no
noise, trouble, or hard work. The real meaning of it is to be in the midst of
all those things and still be calm in ___18___ heart.

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10) A. of B. in C. among D. between
11) A. is B. are C. was D. were
12) A. calm B. perfect C. correct D. comfortable
13) A. strikes B. rumbles C. struck D. rumbled
14) A. at B. in C. of D. above
15) A. notice B. noticed C. is noticed D. was noticed
16) A. built B. build C. builds D. building
17) A. smiled B. retorted C. corrected D. explained
18) A. my B. his C. her D. perfectly

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PART 3
Questions 19 – 26

You are going to read an extract of a story. For questions 19 – 26, choose the correct
answers (A, B, C or D) and write them in your answer sheet
1 Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert are unmarried siblings who live on their
ancestral farm, Green Gables, in the quiet town of Avonlea in Prince Edward Island,
Canada. Matthew is sixty, and since he is getting too old to handle the farm work on
his own, the Cuthberts decide to adopt an orphan boy to help him. This decision
shocks the town gossip, Mrs Rachel Lynde, who does not think Matthew and Marilla
fit to raise a child.
2 Matthew, who is terrified of women, arrives at the train station and finds a
girl orphan instead of a boy; the orphanage sent the eleven-year-old Anne Shirley by
mistake. Anne’s talkativeness and spirit charm Matthew, who shyly tells Marilla that
he wants to keep her. Marilla hesitates at first, but after a trial period, she agrees to
let Anne stay on.
3 Anne is a talkative and happy girl despite living an impoverished life as an
orphan. Though she lacks social graces and education, she has a rich and
sophisticated fantasy life and an optimistic and generous spirit. Because Anne acts
according to her instincts and not according to a code of manners, she unintentionally
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 wearing a wreath of wildflowers, for example, and screams at Mrs Rachel for making
fun of her red hair. Anne tries hard to oblige Marilla and follow her rules of social
conduct, but she makes many mistakes, using liniment instead of vanilla in a cake,
letting a mouse drowned in the plum pudding sauce, and delivering a heartfelt but
ridiculous prayer on her first attempt to pray before bed.
4 Anne never had real friends before living at Green Gables, so she was forced
to invent imaginary playmates. In Avonlea, she meets Diana Barry, a neighbour who
quickly becomes her bosom friend. One afternoon Anne invites Diana to tea and
accidentally gives her red currant wine instead of non-alcoholic raspberry cordial.
Diana returns home drunk, and Diana’s mother, thinking Anne has intoxicated Diana
on purpose, forbids the girls to speak. The agonizing period of estrangement lasts
until Anne saves Diana’s sister, who is sick with croup, which causes Mrs Barry to
forgive her.
5 At school, Anne feuds with a handsome, smart boy named Gilbert Blythe.
When they first meet, Gilbert taunts Anne by calling her Carrots and pulling her red
braid. Anne is extremely sensitive about her red hair, and Gilbert’s teasing infuriates
her. She screams at him and smashes a slate over his head. This incident marks the
beginning of a rivalry between Anne and Gilbert, the two smartest pupils, which lasts
until the end of the novel.
6 As Anne grows up, she loses some of her childish flares for the melodramatic
and romantic and turns her spirited attention to academics. A beloved teacher, Miss
Stacy, recognizes Anne’s intelligence and encourages her to join a special group of
students preparing for the entrance exam to Queen’s Academy. Her long-standing
competition with Gilbert Blythe changes to an affectionate and familiar rivalry when,
after four years of mutual silence, they both go to Queen’s Academy. Striving to make
Matthew and Marilla proud, Anne devotes herself to her studies wholeheartedly and
earns the prestigious Avery Scholarship, which grants her enough money to attend a
four-year college the following fall.
7 Thrilled by her prospects, Anne goes home to Green Gables. Matthew, who
has been having heart trouble, dies of a heart attack. When Anne learns that Marilla
is likely to go blind, she decides to stay at Green Gables and teach nearby so that she
can care for Marilla, giving up her aspirations for a four-year degree. Gilbert hears of

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 her decision and gives up his post as the teacher at Avonlea School so that Anne can
teach there and be closer to Marilla. After five years of rivalry, Gilbert and Anne forge
a close friendship. Though her future path has narrowed considerably, Anne remains
eternally optimistic and thinks cheerfully about her future.
(Source: sparksnotes.com)
19. From paragraph 1, how do you think Matthew and Marilla acquired their farm based
on the phrase ancestral farm?
A They won it from a bet.
B They stole it from someone old.
C They inherited it from their parents.
D They worked hard to save enough money to buy it.

20. From paragraph 2, why do you think Marilla hesitates about keeping Anne?
A She does not trust Anne.
B She does not know how to take care of a girl.
C She does not want to feed another hungry mouth.
D She does not expect Anne to be able to help out around the farm.

21. From paragraph 3, what does impoverished mean?

A very sad
B very poor
C very improper
D very imperfect

22. From paragraph 3, what makes it so difficult for Anne to be ladylike?

A She follows her instincts and goes against a code of manners.
B She finds it more fun to annoy everyone around her.
C She does not understand simple instructions.
D She likes to go out and party.

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23. From paragraph 4, what compels Diana’s mother to finally forgive Anne?
A Anne apologises profusely until Diana’s mother forgives her.
B Anne buys her flowers and wine as a peace offering.
C Anne manages to cure Diana’s sister of the croup.
D Anne saves Mrs Barry from the croup.

24. From paragraph 5, what inspires Gilbert to call Anne ‘Carrots’?

A She has red hair.
B She looks like a carrot.
C Her favourite vegetable is carrot.
D Both Gilbert and Anne love to eat carrots.

25. From paragraph 6, why does Anne want to make Matthew and Marilla proud of her?
A To prove that she is smart.
B To have a chance to be boastful.
C To make them pay for her education.
D To show how much she appreciates them.

26. From paragraph 7, what does Anne’s action of giving up on her dream of attending
college show?
A She is scared.
B She is responsible.
C She is thoughtless.
D She is irresponsible.

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Questions 27 - 32

You are going to read the text about happiness.

Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A-H) to fit each
gap (27-32). There are two extra sentences that you do not need to use. For each question,
mark the correct answer (A-H) on your answer sheet.

Create Your Own Happiness

Happiness is a state of mind that often comes with a good attitude and approach to
life. Each of us has 24 hours in a day to work with. 27. . We have the power to
change ourselves and improve our lives.
28. . Doing what you love to do is a simple way to increase your happiness.
Schedule your life around the small things that delight you.
Surround yourself with people who are going to lift you higher. It’s better to have
a few quality friends who inspire us than tons of friends who leave you in a negative
state of mind. 29. .
Make some time for yourself. 30. . There will always be something you
‘should’ be doing. Scheduling and keeping to that ‘me’ time is an important part of helping
you stay happy.
It’s easy to get stuck in routines. Move out of your comfort zone. 31. .
Eat new food. Explore new music. Discover a new author or movie. Consider a new sport,
a new fitness gadget or a type of exercise you never thought you’d try. This will bring
happiness into your life.
32. . Spending time in nature can reduce stress and increase feelings of
vitality, awe, gratitude, and compassion. Nature nurtures and restores. It is a wonderful
resource for happiness.
The secret to happiness lies in helping others too. There is a Chinese saying that
goes ‘If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go
fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a
lifetime, help someone. When you help others, you feel a sense of accomplishment and
positivity that helps sustain happiness, too.

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B You can renew your energy by trying something you’ve never tried before.
C Reconnect with what brings you joy.
D Immerse yourself in nature.
E Stick with those who make you happy.
F Engage your brain by thinking critically.
G It will give you a break from your daily routine while refreshing your mind.
H Take a weekend trip where you can disconnect from the noisy world you live in.

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Questions 33 – 40

The people below all want to visit a city market. On the opposite page there are
descriptions of eight markets. Decide which market would be the most suitable for the
people below. Read the texts below and answer the questions that follow. Write it in your
answer sheet.

A PUNCAK ATAP MARKET

This market is world-famous for second-hand camera equipment and books on
photography. It has an amazing range of cameras. It has all pictures of local places
of interest for you to buy, and of course, the stall owners are happy to give you
advice for free! Don't miss its hot soup stall in cold weather.

B SUNGAI TENANG MARKET

There are lots to see in this interesting indoor market. Moreover, it's open from
morning until late evening, in a fantastic modern setting. Find everything from
rare gold and silver jewellery to designer clothes. Although the prices aren't
cheap, the quality is excellent.

C JALAN DAMAI MARKET

It is situated under historic city walls, In this busy market, you'll find a huge
selection of great-value new and secondhand clothes. There are also stalls
offering unusual albums by international singers, often hard to find in shops. Its
world-food area allows you to taste food from abroad, cooked in front of you by
international chefs.

D TAMAN MARINA MARKET

It is close to museums and art galleries. This is the place to buy something for
lunch, as well as fresh fruits and special loaves of bread. Try the local’s famous
‘kuih bingka’, ‘onde-onde’ and ‘apam balik’.

E BUKIT ROSEWELL MARKET

The market is an amazing building that that is 100 years old. Visitors find its late-
night opening hours convenient, and there are always performers entertaining
the crowds. The market has recently opened more stalls specializing in pictures
both from well-known artists and also those beginning their careers.

F CHENG PO MARKET
Its stalls are open during normal daytime shopping hours. However, it depends
on the weather to enjoy the entertainment the whole day. Try its sandwich bar if
you're hungry. You can look for an old copy of a book by a favourite author. It also
has gifts from all over the world.

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Which paragraph (A-F) describes the market the people want to go to?

STATEMENTS PARAGRAPH
33 Faizah wants to buy locally-produced traditional
food in the area. She needs somewhere convenient __________
to eat as she’s sightseeing in the city. The market
shouldn't be far from local attractions.

34 Jung Kok wants a market where he can get

something to wear at reasonable prices and __________
something hot to eat. He’s also keen on music and
likes finding rare recordings by different brands.

35 Pak Mat wants to visit a market after spending the

day in the city. He would like to photograph a ___________
historic place and buy a painting by someone
unknown.

36 Mei Mei Is looking for a really special necklace for

her grandmother's birthday. She’d like to spend the __________
whole day at the market and wants to avoid rain by
staying inside.

Complete the notes below using the information from the text. Choose no more than ONE
word from the passage for each answer.

What We Know About The Markets

• Cheng Po Market sells (37) __________ from all over the world.
• Bukit Rosewell Market was built (38) ______ years ago.
• Other than selling cameras, Puncak Atap Market also sells old (39) ________ .
• In Jalan Damai Market, we can watch international (40)___________ cooking food in
front of us.

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NAME:

CLASS:

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No. Blacken your answer No. Blacken your answer
1 A B C 9 A B C D

2 A B C 10 A B C D

3 A B C 11 A B C D

4 A B C 12 A B C D

5 A B C 13 A B C D

6 A B C 14 A B C D

7 A B C 15 A B C D

8 A B C 16 A B C D

17 A B C D

18 A B C D

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19 A B C D 23 A B C D

20 A B C D 24 A B C D

21 A B C D 25 A B C D

22 A B C D 26 A B C D

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27 A B C D E F G H

28 A B C D E F G H

29 A B C D E F G H

30 A B C D E F G H

31 A B C D E F G H

32 A B C D E F G H

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No. Blacken your answer
33 A B C D E F

34 A B C D E F

35 A B C D E F

36 A B C D E F

No. Write your answer

37
38
39
40

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PART 1 PART 2
1. B 9. C
2. C 10. D
3. C 11. C
4. B 12. B
5. A 13. C
6. B 14. A
7. B 15. B
8. A 16. A
17. D
18. D

PART 3
19. C They inherited it from their parents
20. D They were expecting a boy to help around the farm.
21. B Impoverished
22. A She follows her instincts and goes against a code of manners
23. C Anne manages to cure Diana’s sister of croup.
24. A She has red hair.
25. D To show how much she appreciates them
26. B She is responsible.

PART 4 PART 5
27. A 33. D
28. C 34. C
29. E 35. E
30. G 36. B
31. B 37. gifts
32. D 38. 100
39. pictures
40. chefs

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SPM ENGLISH - PAPER 2 – WRITING

1 hour 30 minutes

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1. This paper has three parts.
2. Read the instructions for every part carefully.
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Question 1

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 80 words.

You received an email from your old friend, Anis who will be coming back for the school
holiday.

Hi,

The school holiday is finally here! Let’s go for an outing with our friends. Where shall we go
and what can we do there? How much is the budget?

I’ll be waiting for your reply.

Bye!

Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words.

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Subject: Outing suggestions

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Question 2

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate
style.
Your class has been discussing where they had gone to for the holidays and your teacher has
asked you to write an essay about where you would want to spend the upcoming holidays
at.

In your essay, you should write about:

• where you would like to go
• reasons for your choice
• what do you usually bring on your holidays
Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

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Questions 3 - 5

There are three questions for this part. Choose only one and write your answer in 200 – 250
words.

Question 3
You see this notice on the board outside of the school library.

ARTICLE WANTED
MY SCHOOL LIBRARY

* What are the types of books you would you like to read more on?
* What special facilities should your library have?
* How can you improve your library?

Write us an article answering these questions.

The best article will be displayed on the library bulletin board.

Write your article.

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You recently saw this notice in a magazine.

Review required!

Have you been to any new restaurants lately? Send us your restaurant
review. Say what you enjoyed about the restaurant.

Would you recommend the restaurant to your friends? Why?

The best reviews will be published in our newsletter.

Write your review.

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Question 5
Your teacher has asked you to write a story for the school magazine. The story must have
the title:

My Most Embarrassing Moment

Your story should include:

• a description of the embarrassing moment

• what you did to handle the situation

Write your story.

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ANSWER FOR PAPER 2 (SET B)
Part 1
EMAIL anis_99@mail.com

To:

Subject: Outing suggestions

Hi Anis,

I would like to suggest Amanjaya Mall for our outing. Remember the last time we met,
Khairul promised to give us a treat at Sushi King. We have to remind him of his promise.
First, we will need to prepare an amount of RM35 each for our outing. Then, we will go to
the TGV Cinema. RM15 is for a cinema ticket. Another RM20 is for bowling. Moreover,
we don’t have to worry about our lunch since it’s on Khairul.

That’s all. Write soon.

Lily.

Part 2
Last school holiday, I chose to engage in activities that would help me relax my mind and
recoup not only my health but also my vitality. This coming holiday, there would be no
different. I plan to tour several amazing locations in Sungai Petani, Kedah.
This holiday, I plan to visit two major locations. These include Bujang Valley Archaeological
Museum and Merdeka Beach. First, I would go to Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum is
for educational purposes. It is a part of my assignment to gather information about Indian
influences that have been found dating from the early 5th century. I would bring along my
notebook to jot down some notes and my camera to capture the relics found at the
museum.
After that, I would go to Merdeka Beach. My aunt’s house is only a stone’s throw away
from the beach. I would like to spend time with my aunt and her family. I heard there are a
lot of souvenirs being sold there. I want to buy some for my family. Then, I don’t want to
miss playing kites by the beach. I would bring my camera and a bottle of sun protection
lotion because it is sizzling hot there.

In conclusion, visiting Sungai Petani is a must. It is for my assignment and to visit my aunt. I
hope it will come true. In addition to helping relax the mind, travelling also carries with it
some educational value.

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Part 3
Question 3: An Article

MY SCHOOL LIBRARY

Reading is good, it makes you smarter. There is a lot of different books. They are biographies,
books on communication and networking skills and comic books. Most of the books that I
love to read are borrowed from the library.
Libraries provide a wide range of services to the members of a community. they provide easy
access to the world of information. librarians will help you. First, Among the services
provided by the libraries are free internet connection. It helps those who have no internet at
home to access information.
Moreover, when we need a book that is hard to come by, chances are the librarians can get
us a copy of it to borrow. There was once when I was searching high and ow for Ernest
Hemingway’s ‘In Our Time’ which was published a very long time ago. When I asked Kedah
State library for help, three days after that its e-book was available for me.
In addition, most libraries have study rooms or other quiet places (or times that they are
quieter) for patrons who need that. It enables people to discuss without having to disturb
other patrons.
In conclusion, a library is important for a community. It is a warehouse of knowledge. To
improve the library, we can donate books that we have at home. By donating books, the
library will have vast collections.

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Question 4: A Review

Megah Restaurant: Great mains, pity about the chips

I came for lunch with my sister. We loved our Thai-style mains which were amazing with lots
of flavours, very impressive for a vegetarian restaurant. But the service was below average
and the chips were too terrible to finish.

When we arrived at 1.40, we had to wait 20 minutes while they got our table ready. OK, so
we didn't have a reservation, but the restaurant was only half full. There was no reason to
make us wait at all.

We ordered the chips as a side dish and they looked delicious. But, when we tasted them,
they were overcooked and swimming in oil. So we left most of them. We expected a lot
more for RM10!

When the waiter asked if everything was ok, we said we didn't like the chips and he said
'That's funny, I love them' and that was it. He didn't offer us anything else or take them off
our bill. Also, when we didn't leave a tip, he looked annoyed.

I was excited about visiting Megah Restaurant, and the mains were just fantastic, but the
rest of the experience was disappointing.

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Question 5: A Story

My Most Embarrassing Moment

Some things are easier to remember, and some are easier to forget. I can remember
my most embarrassing moment as if it happened yesterday. I've tried, over the years, to
forget this moment, but it just never seems to go away. As I've gotten older, I can think back
to that day and just laugh.
I was 12 years old when my family and I moved to a new housing area in Melaka. I
was starting my Year 6 in a new school, with new people and no friends. I was a quiet and
shy person. So, I never hung out with the other children in the neighbourhood. Before
school had started, I had met a few girls who were in the same class as me. After that first
meeting, I never saw them again until the first day of school.
Being the only child, my mom had always combed and styled my hair. She would
usually do my hair the night before, and all I would have to do is tie my ribbon around my
hair. On the first day of school, I asked my mom to do my hair that morning so it would look
nice. She did my hair in my regular hairstyle, 5 ponytails with hair clips on the end. All of the
hair clips matched the colour of the school uniform; blue and white.
I arrived at school and went into my new classroom. Everyone stopped their
conversation to turn and look at me. I looked around the classroom and noticed that all the
females either had their hair in one ponytail. My hair was styled like the Year 2 and 3 pupils
at that school. I was so embarrassed that I wanted to cry! It didn't help much that the
teacher made me sit in front of the classroom where everyone could see me.
From that point on, I never let my mom do my hair anymore. I would always wear
one ponytail to school. Needless to say, I never had any female friends that school year. As
much as I tried, no one wanted to talk to me. I eventually gave up on trying to make friends
and kept to myself. I became lucky when we moved to secondary school the next year.

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