STUDENT'S COPY

B3 DB1 E1
Read the passage and answer the following questions.

Safety First

Home is the place where one feels safe and secure. Unfortunately, it is the place where
the accident rate is high.
More people are injured in their homes than anywhere else. The kitchen, stairs and
bathrooms are possibly very dangerous places. Many accidents involving heat occur in the home
from everyday activities such as cooking food in the kitchen and boiling water. Fires from gas
and oil stoves used for cooking are the most common.
Most accidents involving children come about as a result of their running about the
house. Falls are the most common. It includes being hurt by falling objects or simply bumping-
into types of accidents.
Choking is also common among younger children. Children are most affected because
they are likely to put all manner of objects into their mouths.
However, accidents at home can be prevented by taking some safety precautions. One
must be vigilant at all times. If at all accidents do happen, keep calm and get help for the victims
as fast as possible.

1. Home is the safest place for children.

A. True B. False

2. The main source of heat fires is the stove.

A. True B. False

3. The most dangerous places in our homes are the _________ , ____________
and____________.

4. The most common accidents involving heat at home are fires from _____ and ______ ______
for cooking.

5. Children are usually involved in choking accidents because they like to

A. eat solids B. drink a lot

C. eat food that is too dry D. put things into their mouths

6. We can prevent accidents at home by being

A. lucky B. careful

C. simple D. inactive
 TEACHER'S COPY

Read the passage and answer the following questions.

Safety First

Home is the place where one feels safe and secure. Unfortunately, it is the place where
the accident rate is high.
More people are injured in their homes than anywhere else. The kitchen, stairs and
bathrooms are possibly very dangerous places. Many accidents involving heat occur in the home
from everyday activities such as cooking food in the kitchen and boiling water. Fires from gas
and oil stoves used for cooking are the most common.
Most accidents involving children come about as a result of their running about the
house. Falls are the most common. It includes being hurt by falling objects or simply bumping-
into types of accidents.
Choking is also common among younger children. Children are most affected because
they are likely to put all manner of objects into their mouths.
However, accidents at home can be prevented by taking some safety precautions. One
must be vigilant at all times. If at all accidents do happen, keep calm and get help for the victims
as fast as possible.

1. Home is the safest place for children.

A. True B. False

2. The main source of heat fires is the stove.

A. True B. False

3. The most dangerous places in our homes are the kitchen, stairs and bathrooms.

4. The most common accidents involving heat at home are fires from gas and oil stoves for
cooking.

5. Children are usually involved in choking accidents because they like to

A. eat solids B. drink a lot

C. eat food that is too dry D. put things into their mouths

6. We can prevent accidents at home by being

A. lucky B. careful

C. simple D. inactive
B3 DB1E2

Replace the underlined words in the text with the words given below.

sadly happen kinds measures careful

Safety First
Home is the place where one feels safe and secure. Unfortunately, it is the place where
the accident rate is high.

More people are injured in their homes than anywhere else. The kitchen, stairs and
bathrooms are possibly very dangerous places. Many accidents involving heat occur in the home
from everyday activities such as cooking food in the kitchen and boiling water. Fires from gas
and oil stoves used for cooking are the most common.

Most accidents involving children come about as a result of their running about the
house. Falls are the most common. It includes being hurt by falling objects or simply bumping-
into types of accidents.

Choking is also common among younger children. Children are most affected because
they are likely to put all manner of objects into their mouths.

However, accidents at home can be prevented by taking some safety precautions. One
must be vigilant at all times. If at all accidents do happen, keep calm and get help for the victims
as f ast as possible.

1. Unfortunately : _________________________

2. occur :__________________________

3. manner :__________________________

4. precautions :__________________________

5. vigilant :__________________________
 TEACHER'S COPY

B3 DB1E2

Replace the underlined words in the text with the words given below.

sadly happen kinds measures careful

Safety First

Home is the place where one feels safe and secure. Unfortunately, it is the place where
the accident rate is high.

More people are injured in their homes than anywhere else. The kitchen, stairs and
bathrooms are possibly very dangerous places. Many accidents involving heat occur in the home
from everyday activities such as cooking food in the kitchen and boiling water. Fires from gas
and oil stoves used for cooking are the most common.

Most accidents involving children come about as a result of their running about the
house. Falls are the most common. It includes being hurt by falling objects or simply bumping-
into types of accidents.

Choking is also common among younger children. Children are most affected because
they are likely to put all manner of objects into their mouths.

However, accidents at home can be prevented by taking some safety precautions. One
must be vigilant at all times. If at all accidents do happen, keep calm and get help for the victims
as f ast as possible.

1. Unfortunately : Sadly

2. occur : happen

3. manner : kinds

4. precautions : measures

5. vigilant : careful
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Task

Write a short description of Shariff’s visit to his grandfather’s orchard

by using adjectives or adverbs. You may use the words below in your
paragraph.

Journey - bus broke – walked - morning - grandfather and Shariff -

durian orchard - to enjoy.

Shariff.
Task

Fill in the blanks with suitable adjectives or adverbs.

Dear Kumar,
My journey home was terrible. The bus broke down this morning. I
reached home late . But it’s great to be home for the holiday. This
morning, my father and I collected hundreds of ripen durians from our
large orchard. I wish you were here to enjoy the delicious durians. Bye.

Shariff.

Hi sheriff,
I really love durians, but I’m busy. I have extra guitar lessons for my
final examination. By the way, I have a big problem. I left my
Mathematics questions at the student’s hostel. Please send the copy to
me. Bye .
Kumar.

B3DB1E1

Two months ago, as I was walking from the bus-stop to school, a few boys approached me and
asked me for money. When I refused, they took out a knife. I was very frightened and gave them two
ringgit. Before they left, they told me not to tell anyone.

That wasn’t the end of it. Two weeks later, the same boys came to me at the same bus-stop
again but I managed to run into our school compound.

Well, later that day, I decided to tell my parents about the incident. The next day, they took me
to meet the principal. From that day onwards, I did not see the boys anymore. I don’t exactly know what
my parents and the principal did, but I’m glad that I told them my problem. I will seek their help and
advice again the next time I have problems.

State whether the statements below are true (T) or false (F):
 1. The writer was alone when approached by the boys. ( )
2. His friend, Mailin, had the same experience a few weeks ago. ( )
3. The boys used a knife to threaten the writer. ( )
4. A few people witnessed the incident. ( )
5. The writer feels that some problems should never be handled alone. ( )

Answer the following questions:

1. How does the writer go to school?
2. How much did the writer give the boys?
3. Did the writer give the boys any money the second time they approached him?

B3DB1E2

Two months ago, as I was walking from the bus-stop to school, a few boys approached me and
asked me for money. When I refused, they took out a knife. I was very frightened and gave them two
ringgit. Before they left, they told me not to tell anyone.

That wasn’t the end of it. Two weeks later, the same boys came to me at the same bus-stop
again but I managed to run into our school compound.

Well, later that day, I decided to tell my parents about the incident. The next day, they took me
to meet the principal. From that day onwards, I did not see the boys anymore. I don’t exactly know what
my parents and the principal did, but I’m glad that I told them my problem. I will seek their help and
advice again the next time I have problems.

Based on the passage, replace the words in bold with your own words.

1. Approached: (came near)

2. Refused: (said no)
3. Frightened: (scared)
4. Managed: (able to)
5. Incident: (something that had happened)

Situation : In the class

Instruction : Work in groups to get ideas. Ask what you want to know about your friend.
Use the information to write a short description about your friend.

Sample Answer:

(At least a paragraph)

I have a friend. His name is Hafiz. Hafiz is short and hardworking. I see him sweeping the floor
everyday. I think he can be the head prefect next month. Furthermore, he is also a friendly person and
most teachers like him. Besides that, he is also active in volleyball and curricular activities.

Instruction :

Read Aminah’s letter to Ah Chai . Based on the words and phrases selected, ask the students to spell
them correctly.
 No 3, Jalan Puteri 3,
Taman Dayang ,
75450 Air Keroh, Melaka.
28 February 2012

Dear Ah Chai,

I saw your name in the penpal column of “Young Readers’. I would very much like to be your
pen-pal.
My name is Aminah. I am thirteen years old. I study in Sekolah Menengah Tanjung Puteri, Air
Keroh Melaka. Like you, I like music and gardening. What type of music do you like? I prefer pop songs.
I am 145 cm tall. I am rather thin. I come from a family of six. I am the eldest child. I have a
younger brother and two younger sisters. My father is a teacher and my mother is a housewife. My
favourite subject is English and my ambition is to become an English teacher like my father. What is
your favourite subject in school? What would you like to be when you grow up?
Well, that’s all for the time being. I hope we will be penpals. Perhaps in future we can e-mail each
other as well. I think it’s a great way to stay in touch .

Write soon!
Yours sincerely,

Aminah

Instruction (FOR TEACHERS) :

Your teacher will read out the passage. Write it down into your exercise book.

I am 145 cm tall. I am rather thin. I come from a family of six. I am the eldest child. I have a
younger brother and two younger sisters. My father is a teacher and my mother is a housewife. My
favourite subject is English and my ambition is to become an English teacher like my father. What is your
favourite subject in school? What would you like to be when you grow up?