QUESTION 1

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1. The man is building a kennel.
2. The man is kneeling and building a kennel.
3. The man who is wearing a shirt is building a
kennel.
4. The man is building a kennel with some
woods and nails.
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1. The woman is buying some vegetables.
2. The woman who is wearing a headscarf is
buying some vegetables.
3. The woman is standing at the stall and
buying some vegetables
 1. There are many people at the night
market.
2. The girl who is wearing a dress is
holding a balloon.
3. The boy with short hair is buying
some noodles.
4. Two boys are buying some drinks
at the stall.
5. A small boy is walking beside the
woman who is wearing a headscarf.
night balloon noodles boy girl
market
eating holding headscarf selling drinks

1. There are some people cleaning the

living room.
2. The woman who is wearing baju
kurung is vacuuming the floor with a
vacuum cleaner.
3. The girl with a ponytail is arranging
the flowers in the big vase.
3. The man is standing on the ladder
and wiping the fan with a piece of
cloth.
vacuum fan ladder flowers wiping
4. The boy is kneeling and tying a
cleaner stack of newspapers.
floor arranging picture vase wall

1. There are many pupils cleaning the

school compound.
2. The boy is standing and cleaning
the drain with a brush.
3. Two boys are painting the wall with
some paint and brushes.
4. A boy with short hair is throwing
the rubbish into the big dustbin.
5. Two boys are arranging the chairs
in the classroom.

cleaning drain paint water

arranging brush plant pot

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 1. There are some people in the post
office.
2.The girl with a ponytail is putting
the letter into the postbox.
3. The man who is wearing a long-
sleeved shirt is holding a parcel.
4. The boy with a cap is standing and
holding a letter in his hand.
5. The man who is wearing a turban is
talking to the officer at the counter

post parcel letter putting talking

office
officer counter postbox turban holding

1. There are some people waiting at

the airport.
2. A boy with a cap is looking at the
aeroplane.
3. The woman is sitting and reading a
book.
4. The small boy who is wearing a T-
shirt is playing with his toy
aeroplane.
5. The man who is wearing a shirt and
reading toy looking sitting men a tie is looking at his watch.
airport aeroplane cap watch tie
1. There are some people at the fruit
stall and some of them are eating
some durian.
2. The old man is selling some durian
by the roadsise.
The woman who is wearing a
headscarf is choosing some fruits.
4. The other woman who is carrying a
basket is walking towards the stall.
5. a few people are sitting on the mat
and eating some durian.
post parcel letter putting talking
office
officer counter postbox turban holding

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SANDWICH FOR TEA

This is Mimi and she is twelve years old. She is my cousin and her hobby is cooking. She loves

to eat sandwiches.

Last week, Mimi made some egg sandwiches for tea. First, she boiled some eggs and cleaned

them. Then, she mashed the eggs and added some salt, pepper, mayonnaise and some diced

onions and mixed them well. Then, she took a slice of bread and spread a spoonful of mixture

on it. After that, she covered the mixture with another slice of bread. She served the

sandwiches with some hot coffee. The sandwiches were so delicious that we finished them

all.

SHOPPING FOR SANDALS

This is Susan and she is thirteen years old. She is my niece.

Last week Susan and her mother went shopping. They went to the new department store in

town by bus. The store was crowded with many people.

They made their way to the shoe’s section and looked for sandals for Susan. There were

many types of sandals. She tried on a few and finally chose to buy a red pair. They took to

sandals to the counter and paid for it. Susan thanked her mother for the sandals. Later they

went home by taxi.

Susan was tired but happy.

YAMUNA’S BIRTHDAY

Yamuna, who is twelve years old is my classmate. She is a very friendly girl. Everyone likes

her. She is also very helpful

Last Sunday, was Yamuna’s twelfth birthday. She invited me and her friends to her birthday

party. The party was in the evening. Her brother decorated the house with colourful

balloons and ribbons. Many people came to her party and they brought many presents. She

wore a beautiful dress and matching shoes. After that she cut the cake with a plastic knife.

We sang “Happy Birthday”. After that, we ate the food which her mother cooked. It was

scrumptious. Later we played many games and enjoyed ourselves. Before leaving, we thanked

her for the lovely party.

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SCHOOL CONCERT

This is Ali. He is thirteen years old. He is my neighbor and he loves to sing. He loves English

songs. He studies in Sekolah Menengah Sri Satu, Seremban.

Last Saturday, Ali’s school held a concert. It was held in the school hall. The hall was

decorated with colourful balloons and beautiful ribbons. The concert started at five o’clock

in the evening. It lasted for two hours. Many parents and teachers were present. The

students danced and sang many Malay and English songs. Ali sang an English song and

danced with his friends.

The audience clapped and cheered because the show was very interesting. When the concert

finished, the pupils were very tired but happy.

CAMPING TRIP

This is Karim. He is twelve years old. He is my cousin and he loves camping with his friends.

His friends are Chong and Ramesh. They are his classmates.

During the last holidays, they went on a camping trip in a jungle nearby their house. They

were very excited. Karim and Chong packed a few tins of canned food, a lot of drinking

water and a first aid kit. Ramesh brought some bread, butter, a compass and a few boxes of

matches. They pitched up two tents near a river. Chong built a fire and Ramesh collected

some firewood. Karim cooked dinner and they ate hungrily. They sat around the fire and sang

songs and told stories. After two days, they went home. They enjoyed themselves very

much. They were tired but happy.

NAUGHTY JULIAN

This is Julian. He is ten years old. He is my neighbour. He is a naughty boy.

One day, he climbed the big rambutan tree behind his house. He sat on a branch and ate

some juicy rambutans. Suddenly he lost his balance and fell down. He cried loudly because

his leg was painful. His sister saw him crying and quickly ran into the kitchen and told their

mother. His mother took him to the hospital by car. The doctor bandaged the leg and told

that his leg was broken. Julian had to stay in the hospital for two weeks. He promised his

parents that he will be a good boy.

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LAZY RAHMAN

This is Rahman. He is eleven years old. He is my cousin and he loves to watch television. His

favourite show is “Mr. Bean”.

Rahman is a lazy boy because he is always absent from school. He never does his homework

and he usually watches television until late at night. Sometimes he goes to school late too.

Last month, Rahman sat for his semester examinations and he failed all the subjects. His

father got very angry and scolded him for not studying. His patents punished Rahman and he

was very sad, so he decided to study harder. Soon he became clever and hardworking boy.

He never failed any examinations after that.

A BRAVE BOY

Ah Meng , who is twelve years old, is my cousin. His hobby is fishing. He usually goes fishing

with his friends by the river.

Last week, they went fishing early in the morning. While they were fishing, they heard

someone shouting for help. They saw a girl struggling in the water. Ah Meng quickly dived

into the river and saved the girl. He brought the girl to the river bank. The girl’s mother

thanked him for saving her daughter.

When he went home, he told his parents about the incident. They praised him. They were

very proud of him

A GOOD CATCH

This is Raju. He is twelve years old. He is my classmate. His hobby is fishing.

Last Sunday, Raju and his brothers went fishing by a big pond which was near their

grandmother’s house. They sat under a big shady tree and cast their lines. They waited

patiently for a while and then Raju caught a big fish. He was very happy. It was a red fish.

Soon his brothers caught some fish. After a few hours thew went home with nine big fish.

They helped their mother to clean and cook the fish for dinner. The whole family enjoyed

the delicious meal because the fish was fresh. They even gave some fish to their neighbours.

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FOOD POISONING

This is Dave. He is eleven years old. He is my nephew and he is very active in sports.

Last Wednesday, Dave was walking home after football practice in school. He was feeling

very thirsty because it was a very hot day. When he saw a coconut stall by the roadside, he

stopped and drank some coconut water. Although the stall was dirty and full with flies, the

coconut water was sweet and refreshing. Later, when he was at home doing his homework,

suddenly he had a bad stomach-ache. His mother quickly took him to a nearby clinic. The

doctor told them that it was food poisoning. Then, the doctor gave him some medicine and

Dave stayed at home for two days.

HOUSE ON FIRE

This is Shukri. He is fifteen years old and he is my eldest brother. e is a very good boy.

One day, he was walking home from his Mathematics tuition with his friend when he saw

black smoke coming out from a wooden house. He quickly rushed to the nearest telephone

booth and called the fire station. He told them about the fire and gave the address. They

said that the fire engine will be there shortly. Shukri and his friends then rushed to the

house and helped the owner to fetch water from a well. They tried to stop the fire from

spreading. After ten minutes, two fire engines arrived and they took twenty minutes to put

out the fire. The owner of the house thanked Shukri for his quick action. He was proud of

himself.

A KIND BOY

This is Abu. He is twelve years old. He is my best friend and lives opposite my house. He is a

kind and helpful boy.

Yesterday afternoon, he went to town to buy some books by bus. The bus was very crowded

but he got a place near the door. When the bus stopped near the market, an old woman

boarded the bus. She was carrying a big basket full of vegetables. She looked very tired.

As there were no empty seats left, the old woman had to stand. Abu took pity of her and

offered his seat to her. The old woman was very happy and sat down. She thanked him for

his kindness.

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PLAYING IN THE RAIN

These are Raman and his friends, Suresh and Shamsul. They are all twelve years old. They

are studying in the same class.

Last Sunday, while playing football in the field near their house, it suddenly began to rain

heavily. They still continued to play and they got wet. The next day, Raman had very high

fever. Raman’s father took him to the clinic to see the doctor. The doctor gave the boy an

injection and some medicine. Raman promised that he will never play in the rain again.

A LOST KITTEN

This is Nancy. She is eleven years old. She is my sister’s friend and lives in Taman Angsamas.

Last week, when she was returning from school, it started raining heavily. Suddenly she

spotted a cute kitten by the roadside. The kitten was very wet and it looked very dirty. She

took pity of the kitten and took it home. She quickly cleaned it with a dry cloth and gave it

some milk and food. The kitten drank the milk hungrily. After that the kitten slept in a box

in her room. Nancy named the kitten Gizmo and kept it as her pet.

THE BURGLARS

This is Malek. He is fifteen years old. He is my cousin and we go to the same school.

One day, while Malek was walking along the road near our house, he saw two men breaking

into his neighbour’s house. He quickly ran to his house and telephoned the police. After ten

minutes, four policemen arrived in two cars. They quickly ran into the house and caught the

burglars. They took the burglars to the police station. After a few days, a police inspector

came to Malek’s house and thanked him. He also gave Malek a medal for his bravery. His

parents were very proud of Malek.

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AN HONEST BOY

This is Selvam. He is nineteen years old. He is my brother’s friend. He likes to jog around

the park every evening.

Last Saturday, while he was jogging in the park, he found a black wallet under a tree. He

opened it and found some money and an identification card of the owner. He quickly went

home and told his mother about the wallet. Later he went to the police station and told the

officer on duty about the wallet. The officer quickly contacted the owner. After a few

minutes, the owner came and collected his wallet. He praised Selvam for his honesty and

rewarded him twenty ringgit. Selvam went home happy.

A PHYTON

This is Encik Dollah. He is fifty years old. He is my uncle and lives in Kampung Gedok. He is a

farmer and he also rears some chicken and ducks behind his house.

One night, he heard noises from behind his house. He and his son went to check on the

animals. They took a torchlight and a bamboo stick. When they reached the place, they saw a

big python in the chicken coop. It was swallowing a white chicken. They quickly caught the

python and put it in a big sack. The nest morning they handed the python to the fire station.

The officer in charge praised them for their kindness for not killing the python.

A FOOTBALL MATCH

Ravin is in Year Six Mawar. His best friend is Ali. Both of them like to play football very

much.

Last Sunday, they went to Stadium Merdeka to watch a football match between Selongor

and Pahang. Although the stadium was crowded, they managed to get the tickets for them.

The match started and the spectators got excited and began cheering and shouting for

their favourite teams. The players from both the team played very well. At the end of the

match, Pahang won the game. The King gave away the trophy to the winner. Both the boys

really enjoyed the game and went home tired but happy.

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A VISIT TO SINGAPORE

This is Mr. Kulwat. He is forty years old. He is my neighbour and works in a big factory as a

manager. He has a lovely wife and four children.

During the last holidays, he and his family went for a holiday to Singapore by train. The

journey took them five hours from Seremban. There, they stayed in his aunt’s house in

Greenwood. The next day they visited Sentosa Island. They took a cable car and they saw

the beautiful scenery around them. They took many pictures too. Then, they went to the

national zoo and saw so many types of animals. The children were very excited and enjoyed

seeing the animals. They also went shopping and bought some clothes before coming home

after three days. They really enjoyed their visit to Singapore.

SPORTS DAY

Sekolah Kebangsaan Gedok is a small school in Gemencheh. Although the school is small, it is

a beautiful school.

Last Saturday, the school held its Sports Day in the school field. The teacher and pupils

decorated the field with beautiful flags and ribbons. The teachers also pitched up three

tents for the students and parents. All the parents were invited for the sports. The event

started at 8 o’clock in the morning with a march past by the pupils. They waved at the

headmaster and the parents. After that the headmaster gave a short speech and the events

started. After the events, the headmaster gave away the prizes to the winners. All the

pupils enjoyed the sports day.

TWO NAUGHTY BOYS

This is Rahman. He is my cousin. He is twelve years old. His best friend is Chin. Chin lives

near his house. Both of them are naughty boys.

One afternoon, both the boys climbed up the rambutan tree behind Chin’s house. They sat on

a big branch and ate the juicy and sweet rambutans. Suddenly the branch broke and both

the boys fell onto the ground. They cried in pain because they were injured and there was

blood on their arms and legs. Their parents quickly took them to the hospital. The doctor

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said that they have broken their legs. Their parents scolded them and both the boys learnt

their lesson.

A SNAKE IN THE PARK

This is Amira. She is thirteen years old. She is my sister’s friend.

One evening, Amira went to the park that was near her house with her brother, Imran.

There were many children there. They were playing happily. A few men were jogging along

the jogging track around the park. Imran was playing with his ball when he suddenly saw at a

snake near the flower bushes. He was very frightened and ran to Amira and told her about

the snake. Amira called the men who were jogging and they quickly came and caught the

snake. Then they went home and told their parents. They were thankful that Amira and

Imran were safe.

AIR KEROH BIRD PARK

This is Debra. She is twelve years old. She is my friend.

During the last school holidays, Debra and her father visited the Air Keroh Bird Park in Air

Keroh. They went there by car. The place was very big and beautiful with many lakes and

plants. They saw many types of birds there. There were flamingos, pelicans and many

colourful ducks. There were also many kinds of plants and flowers in the park. They were

beautiful and sweet smelling. Debra took many photographs of the birds and plants for her

science project. She also learnt a lot about the birds. They reached home late at night. They

were tired but happy.

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A SHOPLIFTER

Poh Sim is my neighbour. She is eleven years old. She is a very honest girl.

Last Sunday, her father drove her to the stationery shop. The shop was near her house.

While she was choosing some blue and red pens, she saw a young man in a blue jacket hiding

some expensive pens in his jacket. She quickly told the security guard about the man. The

security guard waited for the man to leave the shop and caught him. Later the man was

taken to the police station. The manager of the shop congratulated Poh Sim for her good

deed and rewarded her some blue and red pens. She went home happily and told her father

all about the shoplifter.

AN OUTING

This is Alice. She is twelve years old. She is my cousin and lives in Kuala Lumpur.

Last weekend, Alice was very happy because she and her family went to Sunway Lagoon. They

went in the morning by car. There were many people there because it was a Sunday. Alice

and her sister enjoyed swimming and playing with their blue ball. Suddenly their mother

realized that Alice’s little brother, Jason was missing. They were very worried and looked

for him everywhere. They even searched for him in the pools but he was nowhere. Finally,

they were very happy because they found him waiting near an ice-cream stall looking at the

posters of all the ice-cream on sale. They were very thankful that he was safe.

A PICNIC

This is Azuan. He is eleven years old. He is my cousin and lives in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.

During the last holidays, Azuan and his family went for a picnic to Port Dickson. The whole

family woke up early and his mother and his sister prepared the food and his father bought

some drinks. Azuan packed all the clothes and towels for his family. They went by car and

reached there about ten o’clock in the morning. They arranged all the things under a shady

tree and the children went for a swim. They swan until afternoon and ate lunch. After that

Azuan and his sister collected some beautiful sea-shells for their aquarium. In the evening

they cleaned the place and returned home late in the evening. They really enjoyed the picnic.

They were tired but happy.

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A VISIT TO THE ZOO

This is Vinod. He is eleven years old. He is my neighbour and we are good friends.

Last Saturday, Vinod and his classmates went to Zoo Negara in Kuala Lumpur by bus. Two

teachers from his school followed them. When they reached the place, they bought the

tickets at the entrance and went in. They saw many wild and tame animals at the zoo. There

were elephants, crocodiles, monkeys and snakes. They were kept in clean cages. In the

afternoon they saw an elephant show. It was very interesting, so they clapped and cheered.

In the evening they returned home and on the way they stopped at a restaurant to have

dinner. They really enjoyed the trip. They were tired but happy.

FANCY MASKS

This is Encik Ramli. He is Lim’s art teacher.

Last month, Encik Ramli taught his pupils how to make fancy masks. They used a lot of old

newspapers and glue to make them. They also painted them colourfully. The boys were very

happy and they made beautiful and funny masks. The masks were in different shapes and

sizes.

Last Sunday, there was a Mask Competition. It was held at the Town Hall. The boys took

part in the competition and won the second prize. They were very happy and Encik Ramli was

proud of them.

AN ACCIDENT IN THE FIELD

This is Razif. He is twelve years old. He is my cousin and lives in Putra Jaya.

He likes to play hockey with his friends.

Last week, while playing hockey with his friends at the school field, one boy raised his stick

to hit the ball but accidentally he hit Razif’s nose. His nose was bleeding and there was blood

all over his T-shirt. The boys quickly took him to the nearest clinic and called his parents.

The doctor treated him and gave him some medicine. Later, his parents came and took him

home. After three days he was fine.

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A WEDDING

This is Raju. He is thirteen years old. He is my neighbour and my good friend.

Last Sunday, Raju’s sister, Sutha married Mr. Vivek. The wedding was held in a temple hall

near his house. Many guests came for the wedding. They brought so many presents. His

sister wore a beautiful red saree while the groom wore a dothi and jippa. He looked very

handsome. After the wedding, food was served and the guests enjoyed the food because it

was delicious. Raju and his family went home late after the wedding. They were very tired

but happy.

HARI RAYA

This is Sharmin. She is twelve years old. She is my classmate and lives near my house.

During the last Hari Raya, Sharmin woke up early in the morning. She quickly took her bath

and put on her new clothes. It was a red baju kurung with beautiful little yellow flowers. She

was very happy. After that, she went to her parents and elders and asked for forgiveness.

They gave her some money in a green packet. Later she went to the mosque and prayed. In

the afternoon her friends and neighbours visited her. She served them delicious food.

There was ketupat, rendang and chicken curry. At night, Sharmin and her brother lit oil-

lamps around their house. It was very beautiful. Sharmiin went to bed late on that night.

She was very tired but happy.

MOTHER’S DAY

Mothers’ Day is a very special day for all mothers. It falls on the second Sunday of May

every year. Everyone around the world celebrate this day.

Susy, who is my neighbour, made a beautiful card for her mother. She decorated the card

with dried flowers and ribbons. She also gave her mother a present. It was a vase and it was

made from red and yellow crystal. She bought the vase with her savings because it was

expensive. Her mother loved it and thanked her. That night the whole family went to a big

restaurant for dinner. Suzy’s mother enjoyed the day very much.

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TEACHER’S DAY

Last week was Teacher’s Day. It is celebrated on the 16th of May every year. It is a very

special day for all teachers.

The pupils of Sekolah Kebangsaan Labu wished their teacher “Happy Teachers’ Day” and gave

them gifts and flowers. The school hall was decorated with beautiful ribbons and balloons.

The pupils danced and sang Malay and English songs. The headmaster cut a cake and gave a

speech. After that, all of the teachers and pupils went to the field and played some games.

Everyone was happy on that day.

PRACTICE MAKES PREFECT

Shamsiah and Shaharina are sisters. Shamsiah is twelve years old and Shaharina is eleven

years old. They are my cousins and live near my house.

Last week, their school held its annual sports day. Both the girls practiced very hard. Their

coach Mr. Raman trained them in the morning and in the evening because they wanted to

take part in the running events. During Sports Day, the girls ran and won the race. Shamsiah

won the first place and Shaharina won the second place. Their coach and parents were very

proud of them. They went home happy but tired.

LOST IN THE JUNGLE

Muthu is twelve years old. He likes to go jungle trekking. His best friend is Yusof. They are

classmates.

Last Saturday, both the boys went jungle trekking in the jungle not far from their house.

After walking for a while, they saw a beautiful waterfall. They swam and played in the cold

water. In the evening they packed their things and started to walk home. Suddenly they

realized that they have lost their way. They were worried and scared. After an hour, they

met a woodcutter and told him what happened. The woodcutter showed them the way. The

boys thanked him and they were thankful because they did not get lost.

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SALLY SAVES ON OLD MAN

This is Sally. She is fifteen years old. She is my neighbour and my good friend.

Last night, she walked home from the cinema with her friends. Suddenly she saw an old man

trying to cross a busy road. He did not notice a car coming very fast towards him. She

quickly rushed and pulled the man to the other side of the road. Luckily he was not hurt. He

thanked Sally for saving his life.

A FLOOD

This is Encik Ramli. He is my uncle. He is a rubber tapper. He and his family live in a village

near Tampin.

Last month, it rained heavily for five days. The river water near the village rose and the

village was flooded. The villagers quickly packed their belongings and moved to the school.

The school was on a hill and it was not flooded. They stayed there for three days. Many

people gave them food and clothes to wear. After three days, the water subsided. The

villagers went back and cleaned their homes. They were thankful that they were safe.

A DANCE COMPETITION

This is Rosie. She is twelve years old. She is my classmate and she loves to dance and sing

songs.

Last Sunday, she took part in a dance competition. It was held in the Town Hall. Her parents

and her friends came to see her dance. She wore a beautiful blue costume with some

colourful necklace. When her turn came, she danced gracefully. The audience cheered and

clapped because she danced well. Rosie won the first prize, which was a thousand ringgit.

Her parents were very proud of her. She went home happily.

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LETS RECYCLE

This is Mrs. Lee. She is my mother’s friend. She is a housewife and stays at home.

One day, she found some old empty tins and bottle in her kitchen cupboard. She also found

some old newspapers in the storeroom behind her house. So, she collected all the things and

separated them. After that she put them in different bags. Then she took the bags to the

petrol station near her house and put them in the recycle bins. Then she went home. She was

happy because she did her bit to make the world a better place to live.

ILLEGAL DUMPING

This is John. He is thirteen years old. He is my neighbour and my good friend. His hobby is

fishing with his father.

Last Saturday, John and his father went fishing by the lake near their house. While they

were fishing, suddenly they saw a few men dumping a few big tins into the river. His father

quickly took his hand phone and called the Department of Environment. He made a report

and told the officer on duty about the men and the tins. After about five minutes, a few

officers and three policemen arrived and quickly caught the men. They thanked John and his

father for their help.

CLEVER FAUZIAH

This is Fauziah. She is twelve years old. She is my cousin and lives near my house. Her hobby

is reading story books.

Last night, she was reading an interesting book at her table. The table was near the window.

When she looked out of the window, she saw two men climbing her neighbour’s fence. She

quickly telephoned her neighbour, Encik Kamal and told him about the men. Encik Kamal and

his sons managed to catch the burglars, His wife telephoned the police and they arrived

after ten minutes. The policemen took the burglars to the police-station. Encik Kamal

thanked Fauziah and gave her a few story books as a present.

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HOW TO GO TO RAMU’S HOUSE

This is Ramu. He is eleven years old. He is my classmate. He and his family live in Taman Sri

Intan.

Last Friday, some of his friends visited him at his house because he was sick. From the

school, they walked along Jalan Sekolah until they reached the traffic-lights. Then, they

turned left into Jalan Maha and walked straight on. Then, they saw a beautiful temple on

their right. Then, they turned left into Jalan Intan Satu. They walked farther up and Ramu’s

house was the third house on their left. Ramu was very happy to see them.

HOW TO MAKE A KITE

To make a kite, you need some thin sticks, some glue, and a roll of string, some papers, a pair

of scissors and some water colours. First, make a frame of the kite with the sticks and tie

them together tightly. Then decorate the paper with patterns and colour them beautifully.

Then cut the paper and paste it onto the frame. After that, paste a long piece of paper as

its tail. Finally, attach a long string to the frame. Now the kite is ready.

AN HONEST TAXI DRIVER

This is Mr. Chandran. He is forty years old. He is a very friendly taxi driver. He usually waits

at the railway station for passengers.

One evening, a tourist arrived from Penang. He got into his taxi and told him that he wanted

to go to Popular Hotel. The tourist was very friendly and told Mr. Chandran many things

about Penang. Later in the evening, when Mr. Chandran reached home he started cleaning his

taxi. Suddenly, he found a black wallet on the back seat. It belonged to the tourist. He

quickly went back to the hotel and met the tourist and returned the wallet to him. The

tourist thanked him and gave him some money as a reward.

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THE SLEEPING BUFFALO

This is Encik Johari. He is forty-five years old. He is my uncle and lives near my house.

Last night, he was driving home after visiting his friends in the village. It was very late in

the evening and it was a narrow road near a village. Suddenly, he saw a dark shape on the

middle of the road. It was a big buffalo sleeping on the road. He quickly braked and avoided

the buffalo. His car skidded and went into a big drain. He was thankful because he was not

hurt. His car was stuck and he could not get it out. He saw a few men passing by and asked

them for help. After a few minutes he got the car out and thanked the men. After that he

drove home carefully.

A TREE HOUSE

This is Karim. He is thirteen years old. He is my cousin and lives in Segamat. Nicolas is his

neighbour and they are very good friends.

During the holidays, they decided to build a tree house in Karim’s garden because there was

a very big rambutan tree in his garden. Karim’s father who was a carpenter helped to build

the tree house. They used a lot of wood, some nails and ropes to build it. When it was

completed, it was very beautiful. The boys decorated the tree house with some curtains and

pictures. They also made a ladder to go up to the tree house. In the afternoon they read

books and listened to the radio. Sometimes they slept in their tree house.

A SPECIAL GIFT

This is Govind. He is thirteen years old. He is my cousin and lives in Taman Fajar. He is a

very intelligent and hardworking boy.

He scored 5 A’s for his Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah last year. His parents were very

happy and his father bought him a present. When Govind opened the present, he was

shocked to find a brand new computer in the box. He was so happy and excited and he

thanked his parents for the special gift. His uncle, Mr. Soman taught him how to use the

computer and surf the internet. Govind practiced every day and he made some beautiful and

colourful cards with the colour printer. He also used the computer to complete his school

assignments. He was very happy with his new computer.

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A GOTONG-ROYONG PROJECT

Kavitha studies in Sekolah Kebangsaan Labu. It is a small school with a lot of plants and

trees.

Last week, a gotong-royong was held in the school to clean up the school compound. The

parents came at 7o’clock in the morning. They gathered at the assembly ground and the

headmaster gave a short speech. Then, the parents and teachers were divided into groups.

The first group cleaned and washed the drains with a lot of water. The second group cut the

grass in the school compound with sickles. The pupils helped to collect the grass and they

put it into black bags.

The third group buried all the old tin cans and bottles. All of them worked hard until

12o’clock. After that, the teachers served them some drinks and some food. The

headmaster thanked them for their help. All the parents and the teachers went home tired

but happy.

HELPING AN OLD LADY

Jack, who is eleven years old, is my cousin.

Yesterday, he went the bookshop near his house. After an hour, he wanted to go home, but

it was drizzling. He opened his umbrella and walked slowly. When he wanted to cross the

road, he saw an old lady. She was carrying two big bags and trying to cross the road. The

traffic was heavy so he offered to help her. They shared the umbrella and crossed the road

safely.

The lady thanked him and went home. Jack went home and told his parents and they were

very proud of him.

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A VISIT TO AN ORCHARD

Lanie, who is twelve years old, is my neighbour.

. Last week Lanie and her family visited her grandparents in the village. They went there by

car. They left home early in the morning and reached the village in the afternoon. She was

happy to see her grandparents. She and her brother ran and hugged them. In the evening,

her grandfather took them to his orchard. Lanie’s father plucked some rambutans with a

long pole. Lanie and her brother picked the fruits and put them in a basket. After that they

ate the fruits. They were very juicy and delicious. Her grandmother prepared some drinks

and cookies for them.

Lanie enjoyed herself very much. After a few days they returned home.

SPRING CLEANING

Fatimah, who is twelve years old is my sister.

During the last school holidays, she and her sister decided to clean their bedroom. First,

they collected all the rubbish and put it into small black bags and threw them away. Then

her sister swept and mopped the floor. Fatimah wiped the windows with a wet cloth. Then

they arranged the tables and chairs.

After that, they decorated the room with pictures and plastic flowers. The room was very

beautiful. Their parents were very proud of them.

DIRTY STALL

Gopi, who is twelve years old, is my good friend.

Last week, he attended a meeting in school. On his way home, he was very hungry and

thirsty. He stopped at a stall near his school to have his lunch.

The stall was dirty and it was near a big dustbin. There were many flies near the stall. When

he reached home, he had a stomach ache. His mother quickly took him to the clinic. The

doctor said that it was food poisoning. The doctor also advised him not to eat dirty food and

gave him some medicine.

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CARELESS PETER

Peter, who is twelve years old, is my neighbour.

Last Monday, he was cycling home from school with his friends. He was talking and laughing

with them. There was a big hole in front of him and he did not see the hole.

Suddenly he fell down and cried in pain. His friends quickly took him to the hospital. The

doctor bandaged his leg and he stayed in the hospital for two weeks. He was very sad and he

learnt his lesson. He promised that he would be careful when he cycles.

FARIDAH’S NIECE

Faridah, who is twelve years old, is my classmate.

Last week Faridah’s sister, Puan Mariana gave birth to a baby girl in Columbia Medical

Center. Her relatives and friends visited her. They brought many presents and a bouquet of

flowers. She and her husband were very happy. After a few days, they went home. After

two weeks, they held a grand party to celebrate the arrival of the baby. They named the

baby Siti Nabila.

Farida loves her niece very much.

A NEW BICYCLE

Sally, who is my neighbour, is an active girl. Her hobby is cycling.

Last month, she took part in the Road Safety Essay Competition. Her teacher gave her the

forms. She filled it and posted it. During the competition, she wrote her essay carefully.

After a few weeks, she received a letter from the organizer of the competition. She was

surprised and happy because she won the first prize. It was a brand new bicycle. She went

with her parents and brought the bicycle home. Her parents were very proud of her.

Sally took good care of her bicycle.

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A BREAK DOWN

En. Zmin, who is my neighbour, is a doctor. He works in a clinic near his house. He is a very

hardworking man.

Last week, his daughter came back from India. She asked him to fetch her from the airport.

While driving to the airport, his car broke down. There was thick smoke coming from the

engine of the car. He quickly stopped the car and called his mechanic. After half an hour the

mechanic arrived. He quickly repaired the car. He thanked the mechanic and continued his

journey. When he reached at the airport, his daughter was waiting for him. He was so happy

to see her after a long time.

He was happy because he reached the airport safely.

PECKED BY A GOOSE

Tino, who is ten years old, is my neighbour. He is a naughty boy.

One day, he went to his grandfather’s farm. It is in the village. He walked around the farm

and hit the animals with a stick. When he came near a pond, he saw a goose resting under a

big shady tree. He quickly picked up some stones and threw them at the goose. The goose

became angry and chased him. He ran as fast as he could. The goose pecked his leg and he

screamed loudly. He also cried because it was very painful. Suddenly, he tripped and fell

down and hurt his knees. Tino learnt his lesson and promised not to harm animals anymore.

PICKLED PAPAYA

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Cirawan, who is in Year 6 Bestari, is my friend. Her favourite subject is Science. Her science

teacher is Miss Jasmin.

Last Monday, Miss Jasmin took the pupils of 6 Bestari to the Science lab. They saw two

papayas, a packet of sugar and two bottles of vinegar on the table. Their teacher gave them

some instructions on how to do pickled papayas.

First, Cirawan and her friends peeled the papaya with a sharp knife. They were very careful

because the knife was sharp. Then, Halim and Raja washed a big container and filled it with

some vinegar. Later, they put in some sugar and stirred the mixture well until the sugar

dissolved.

Then, Cirawan cut the papayas into small pieces and put them into the mixture. Their

teacher closed the lid tightly and kept the bottle in a cupboard. After a week the pickled

papaya was ready to be eaten. The children and their teacher tasted the pickles. It was very

delicious as it was sweet and sour at the same time. Their teacher congratulated them for a

job well done.

TAPIOCA DESSERT

Sofia, who is twelve years old is my neighbor. She is a hardworking and a helpful girl. She

lives in a village with her family. Her father has a farm in the village. He grows tapioca and

some vegetables.

Last Saturday evening, Sofia and her parents went to the farm. They walked there as it was

near to their house. When they reached the farm, Sofia and her father harvested some

tapioca. Her mother helped to clean the topiaca with a sharp knife. Later, they went home.

At home, Sofia peeled and washed the tapioca. Then she grated them with a grater. After

that, she scraped a coconut with a scraper. Then she mixed the grated tapioca, coconut ans

some sugar in a basin. After that, she baked the mixture in an oven. After thirty minutes

the tapioca cake was ready.

Sofia cut the cake into small pieces and gave some to her neighbor. Her neoghbour thanked

her. Later, she served the cakes and tea to her family. All of them enjoyed the delicious

tapioca cake.

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