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BOOK REPORT
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Suggested answers
hardworking, friendly, diligent, caring, helpful
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B(ii) Based on the story, write a book report about The King of Kites. Write your answer
in about 50 to 80 words.
Title:
Author:
Genre:
Characters:
Synopsis:
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SAMPLE 2
B. Read the information below and answer the following questions in the space provided.
Syahirah and Rani are best friends. They are also classmates. One day, while they were walking
home from school they heard someone crying in an abandoned house. Out of curiosity, they walked
towards the house. The cries became louder so they decided to enter the house.
As they entered, they felt something strange in the house. Suddenly, Syahirah felt someone
strangling her but could not see anyone. She was breathless and started to shiver. When Rani saw
Syahirah’s face turning pale, she quickly pulled her and they ran out of the house as fast as they
could.
The next day, they told their friends about their eerie experience in the abandoned house. Aisha,
one of their friends told them that the house was haunted. Both Syahirah and Rani fainted.
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B (i) List three (3) details that can be found on the cover of the story book.
1.________________________________
2.________________________________
3.________________________________
Suggested answers
Written by Lee Parker
Illustrated by Mila Wille
Published by Faisal Book Publications Pte Ltd
Title – The Haunted House.
B. (ii) Write a book report based on the given text. Write your answer between 50 and 80 words.
Title:
Author:
Genre:
Characters:
Synopsis:
Suggested answer
Title: The Haunted House.
Author: Lee Parker
Genre: Horror
Characters: Syahirah, Rani and Aisha
Synopsis: Syahirah and Rani heard someone crying in a house nearby. They went into
the house. They had an eerie experience in the house.
Opinion about the book: The book is interesting. I like to read horror stories.
Moral values/knowledge gained: I learnt that we should help our friends when they are in
trouble.
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FORMAL LETTER
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I am a prefect and wish to apply for the post of a head prefect next year.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
(Signature)
(NAME)
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Sample 1
Study the advertisement about the post for a head prefect and answer the following questions in the
space provided.
We are looking for a suitable candidate for the post of head prefect.
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1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________
B (ii) You are a prefect and interested in the post of the head prefect for next year.
Write a formal letter to apply for the post and give reasons to support your application.
Write your answer in about 50 to 80 words.
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Sender’s Address
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_______________________________________________________________________________
NOTICE
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Receiver’s Address
______________________ Date
Dear____________ , Salutation
____________________________________________________ Subject
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Body
2. __________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
……………………………. Signature
(Sender’s name)
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NOTICE
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Sample 1
Guidelines for teachers
B (i)
1. Highlight the keywords to the pupils.
2. Instruct pupils to underline the keywords.
Keywords
• Name of the charity organisation
• Date
• Time
• Place
• Fee
• Closing date
• Contact person (if any/if applicable)
• Discounts/ offers (if any/if applicable)
• Speaker (if any/if applicable)
• Activities
• Remind pupils to write only the first word in capital and avoid writing the word(s) fully
in capital letter for Section B (i).
B (ii)
1. Highlight the main words/phrases to the pupils by reading aloud the word or asking the pupils to
read aloud.
2. Instruct pupils to underline the main words/phrases.
E.g. Main words/phrases
• Write a notice to inform the community about the charity drive.
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SAMPLE 1
Study the information below about a charity drive and answer the following questions. Write your
answers in the space provided.
1. ________________________________
2. ________________________________
3. ________________________________
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You are the secretary of the Red Crescent Society in Perak. You are asked to write a notice to
inform the community about any ONE of the charity drives in B (ii). Use the sample notice in B (i)
to write the notice. Write your answer in about 50 to 80 words in the space provided.
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Sample 1
Guidelines for teachers
B (i)
1. Instruct pupils to underline the key words/phrases.
E.g.
• Main details
• Date
• Time
• Place
• Fee
• Closing date
• Activities
• Contact person (if any/if applicable)
• Discounts/ offers (if any/if applicable)
• Speaker (if any/if applicable)
B (ii)
1. Instruct pupils to underline the key words/phrases.
• Remind pupils to write only the first word in capital and avoid writing the word(s) fully
in capital letter for Section B (i).
3. Main words/phrases
Write an e-mail to your pen pal telling him/her about your visit to the Sepilok Orang Utan
Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah.
4. Inform the pupils of the word limit in about 50 to 80 words.
5. Pupils are first asked to write out their draft in the counting box before transferring their
final essay in the space provided.
• Please refer to the Year 5 Textbook for the format.
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SAMPLE 1
B (i)
Study the brochure about Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah. Answer the questions
that follow. Write your answers in the space provided.
Home to more than 60 orang-utan Learn about them and get a chance to feed
them
Operating hours 1.
2.
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You visited the Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah. You want to write an e-mail to
your pen pal, telling him/her about three interesting activities that you carried out at the centre.
Write your email in about 50 to 80 words.
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INFORMAL LETTER
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• Main details
• Date
• Time
• Place
• Fee
• Closing date
• Contact person (if any/if applicable)
• Discounts/ offers (if any/if applicable)
• Speaker (if any/if applicable)
• Activities
B (ii)
1. Instruct pupils to underline the main words/phrases.
•
Remind pupils to write only the first word in capital and avoid writing the word(s) fully in
capital letter for Section B (i).
3. Main words/phrases
E.g.
❖ Write an informal letter to your father asking for his permission to attend a camp with your
friends.
❖ Pupils are first asked to write out their draft in the counting box before transferring their final essay
in the space provided.
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SAMPLE 1
Study the brochure about Kidszania Camp and answer the questions that follow. Write your answer
in the space provided.
A 3-DAY CAMP
ONLY FOR KIDS!!!
KIDSZANIA RM250 per child
CAMP Book before 30 April 2017
(Normal price RM400 per child)
• Kidszania Camp is only available from 27 May to 10 June 2017 - Monday to Wednesday & Thursday to
Saturday.
• Every camp session runs for 3 consecutive days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
• No accommodation provided.
AN AUTOMOBILE
EXPERIENCE BEING
ENGINEERING
A RADIO DJ
A DESIGNER
A LAWYER
www.kidszania.com.my
B (i) List three (3) reasons Kidszania Camp is a good activity to join.
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________
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B (ii) Notice
https://goo.gl/6aIfES
Register before 5th of August 2017 and be one of the 50 early birds to receive a free backpack!
Experience:
• how to design clothes.
• to have an early start in automobile engineering if that is your ambition.
• first-hand experience on how radio station equipment works.
www.kidszania.com.my
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You would like to join the Kidszania Camp with your friends. You need permission from your
father to join the camp. Your father is currently working abroad. Write a letter to him asking for
permission. Give him all the information about the camp. Write your answer in about 50 to 80
words.
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Suggested answer:
Sincerely,
____________
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Suggested answers
• Swim and enjoy the thrilling rides
• Enjoy Hello Kitty movies and performances
• Play Lego toys and visit Lego museum
• Play and be inspired by your dream career
B (ii)
1. Pupils underline the main points in the box.
Write a letter to inform your friend which place you want to visit. You may include details
such as the price, activities and any other useful information. Write your letter in about 50 to
80 words.
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SAMPLE 2
Study the information below and answer the following questions.
Sunway Lagoon
• Opens daily from 9.00a.m. – 6. 00p.m.
• Swim and enjoy the thrilling rides
• Admission fee:
- Adult (13 years old and above)
RM170
- Child (12 years old and below)
RM140
- Senior Citizen (60 years old and
above) RM140
• Enjoy food voucher worth RM10 per entry
Legoland
• Opens daily from 11.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
• Admission fee:
- Adult(12-59):RM196
- Child(3-11)
Or Senior(60+): RM156
• Play Lego toys and visit Lego museum
• 20% discount on Legoland water park
entry
Kidzania
• Opens daily from 10.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.
• Play and be inspired by your dream
career
• RM 80 per person
• Enjoy food voucher worth RM20 per
entry
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B (i) List three (3) activities that you can do at these places.
1.____________________
2.____________________
3.____________________
B (ii) You plan to visit one of these places during the school holidays. Write a letter to inform your
friend of your choice. You may include details such as the price, activities and any other useful
information. Write your letter in about 50 to 80 words.
Dear______
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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Suggested answer
Dear______________,
I plan to visit Sunway Lagoon soon. I am so excited. I’m going to have lots of fun on all the
rides. The entrance fee is only RM170 per person. It is reasonable. Besides, I’ll get a RM10
food voucher. I can use it to buy food and drinks. Sunway Lagoon opens at 9.00 a.m. and
closes at 6.00 p.m. There’s plenty of time to enjoy the rides. I’m certain, I’ll have a fantastic
time there! That’s all from me. Bye.
Yours sincerely,
____________
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B (ii)
1. Highlight the main points in the box below to the pupils.
You
2. wish to share with your sister about how a parent can prevent her child from
being kidnapped. Write a letter telling her at least 3 things she can do to prevent
kidnapping. You may include relevant details such as what to do or how to avoid
kidnapping.
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SAMPLE 3
Study the brochure on tips to prevent kidnapping and answer the following questions.
https://goo.gl/kDXStz
B (i)
List three (3) things parents can do to prevent kidnapping.
1. ____________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
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B(ii)
Write a letter to your sister telling her at least three (3) things she can prevent kidnapping. You may
include relevant details such as what to do or how to avoid kidnapping.
Dear ________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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Suggested answer
Dear ___________,
I would like to share some information on how you can prevent child kidnapping. Firstly,
give your child a code word which only you and your child know. Secondly, avoid writing
the child’s name on the schoolbag. This is to make sure the kidnapper will not know your
child’s name. Thirdly, tell your child, if a stranger touches her, she must scream to attract
attention. I hope these tips will be useful to you. Stay safe. Bye.
Your sister,
_____________
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POSTCARD
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B (ii)
1. Highlight the main points in the box below to the pupils.
Your friend wants to visit the Enstek Panda Sanctuary during his/her upcoming school
holidays. Write a postcard to him/her about the activities at the sanctuary that he/she
can do. Write your postcard in about 50 to 80 words.
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SAMPLE 1
Study the brochure about Enstek Panda Sanctuary and answer the following questions in the space
provided.
ENSTEK PANDA SANCTUARY
• entrance ticket.
B (i)
List three (3) items that you will get for lunch.
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _____________________________
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B(ii)
Your friend wants to visit the Enstek Panda Sanctuary during his/her upcoming school holidays.
Write a postcard to him/her about the three (3) activities at the sanctuary that he/she can do. Write
your postcard in about 50 to 80 words.
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
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Suggested Answer:
Dear ____________
Your friend,
______________________
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B (ii)
1. Pupils underline the main points.
Your friend would like to go for a holiday at Pulau Tuba. Write a postcard to your friend
describing your experience staying at The Royal Tuba Hotel. Write your postcard in about
50 to 80 words.
2. Ask pupils to read the essay to check for spelling, tenses and punctuation.
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SAMPLE 2
Study the brochure about a special promotion on a holiday to Langkawi and answer the following
questions in the spaces provided.
B (i) List three (3) things you will enjoy for free when you stay at The Royal Tuba.
1._________________
2._________________
3._________________
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B (ii) Your friend would like to go for a holiday to Pulau Tuba. Write a postcard to your friend
describing your experience staying at The Royal Tuba Hotel. Your postcard should be in about 50
to 80 words.
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
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Suggested Answer:
Dear ______________
Your friend,
___________
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e-card
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Suggested answers:
1. Tortoise – pellets/leafy vegetables
2. Hamster – sunflower seed/fruits
3. Mynah – bird seeds/ fresh fruits
4. Sugar glider – nectar/fresh fruits
B (ii)
1. Pupils underline the main points in the box below.
Your brother wants to buy you a pet. Write an e-card to inform your brother on which pet you want
him to buy. You may include details such as the price, food, grooming or any other useful
information. Write your e-card in about 50 to 80 words.
2. Instruct pupils to read their e-card to check the spelling, tenses and punctuation.
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SAMPLE 1
Study the information and answer the following questions.
Tortoise
Hamster
• Eats sunflower seeds and fruits
• RM40 each
• Must dry bath once a week
Parrot
• Eats only bird seeds and fresh fruits
• RM150 each
• Must clean cage twice a week
Sugar Glider
• Drinks nectar and fresh fruits
• RM200 each
• Must dry bath once a week
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B (ii)
Your brother wants to buy you a pet. Write an e-card to inform your brother which pet you want
him to buy. You may include details such as the price, food, how to care or any other
useful information. Write your e-card in about 50 to 80 words
.
______________,
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
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Suggested Answer:
Dear _________
Bye.
Your brother,
_______________
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Sample 2
Guidelines for teachers
B (i)
1. Pupils underline the main points.
• Main points: three activities you can do in a village
Suggested answers:
fishing/planting paddy/tapping rubber/swimming
B (ii)
1. Pupils underline the main points.
You spent your holidays at your grandparents’ house. Write an e-card to your grandparents thanking
them for the great time you had with them. You may include at least three activities you did at their
house. Write your answer in about 50 to 80 words.
2. Instruct pupils to read their e-card to check the spelling, tenses and punctuation.
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SAMPLE 2
Study the activities that you carried out in a village and answer the following questions.
FISHING SWIMMING
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B(i)
List three (3) activities you can do in a village
1. _______________________________
2. ________________________________
3. ________________________________
B (ii)
You spent your holidays at your grandparents’ house. Write an e-card to your grandparents
thanking them for the great time you had with them. You may include at least three activities that
you enjoyed so much. Write your answer in about 50 to 80 words.
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Suggested answer
Dear__________,
Your grandchild,
_________________
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SPEECH
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B (i)
B (ii)
1. Pupils underline the main points.
You are the president of the Environment Club. You are required to give
a speech to your club members on how to keep the environment clean. Write your answer
in about 50 to 80 words.
2. Instruct pupils to read their speech to check the spelling, tenses and punctuation.
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SAMPLE 1
Read the information below and answer the following questions in the space provided.
B (i) List three (3) ways we can keep our environment clean.
1. _________________________________________
2. ________________________________________
3. ________________________________________
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B (ii) You are the president of the Environment Club. You are required to give
a speech to your club members on how to keep the environment clean. Write your answer in
about 50 to 80 words.
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Suggested answer
I am Nadia, the President of the Environment Club. Today, I am going to share some
knowledge on how to keep our environment clean. We should dispose our garbage
properly. We should not throw rubbish into the rivers. We should use natural resources
as wisely as possible. I would also like to advise everyone to reduce the use of toxic
materials. Finally, we must also recycle waste products.
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B (ii)
1. Pupils underline the main points.
You are the English Language Club president at your school. You are asked to give a
speech to the students in your school encouraging them to participate in the English
Carnival.
Write your answer in about 50 to 80 words.
2. Instruct pupils to read their speech to check the spelling, tenses and punctuation.
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SAMPLE 2
B (i) Read the information below and answer the following questions.
ACTIVITIES
CATEGORIES
8 – 10 YEARS – GROUP 1
11 – 13 YEARS – GROUP 2
15 – 17 YEARS – GROUP 3
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B (i) List three (3) activities that will be held during the English Carnival.
1. ________________________________________
2. _________________________________________
3. ________________________________________
B (ii)
You are the English Language Club president at your school. You are asked to give a speech to the
pupils in your school encouraging them to participate in the English Carnival.
Write your answer in about 50 to 80 words.
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