S1 / Connect 1A Unit 2 / Learning Points / 2022-2023 / P.

Name: _________________________________ ( ) Class: _______

Connect 1A: Unit 2 Learning Points

Total Marks: / 43
Part A: Match the words/phrases provided in the box below to the definitions in Column B. Write the
words (part of speech) / phrases in column A.

Text 1 Marks: / 12
non-profit incredible passion plastic manage fix

replacement nightmare comic book in need come across film series

Column A Column B
1. a charity or other group that helps people who are poor or sick, or
works to fix other problems in society
2. a set of films on the same subject or using the same characters but
in different situations

3. a thing you use instead of another thing that is broken, worn out, etc.

4. a magazine or book that contains a set of stories told in pictures with

a small amount of writing
5. an extremely unpleasant event or experience
(a very upsetting or frightening dream)

6. made of an artificial substance

7. not having enough money or food

8. something you like doing very much

9. to do or achieve something difficult

10. to make something that is broken work again

11. to find something or someone by chance

12. very good or hard to believe

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Text 4 Marks: / 15
juggling sharpen take sb's mind off expert chant trust spirit tough

complex strength loads of handle stressed welcome in return

Column A Column B
1. a skill where you throw objects into the air, catch them and then throw
them up again quickly

2. complicated, not simple

3. hard, difficult

4. in exchange

5. much or many (Informal)

6. someone who is good at something or knows a lot about something

7. strong, happy feelings that people share

8. the feeling that you are safe with a person or thing

9. the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort

10. to help someone to stop thinking about something

11. to make something better or stronger

12. to shout words or a song over and over; repeating a certain phrase aloud,
often with others

13. to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of

14. used to tell someone that they can certainly do something

15. worried and unhappy because you have too much work or too
many problems to deal with
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Part B: Cloze Passage Marks: /13

Complete the following paragraph with the words/phrases from the box below.
Each word / phrase can be used ONCE only. Make changes where necessary.

sharpen stressed loads of manage nightmare

passion incredible complex focus plastic
expert handle take my mind off

Task 1

DSE comes second to none. My parents insist that I quit video games, though they

always remind me to strike a good balance between work and play. Personally, I realize

that DSE should be my top 3 priority. There is no need for 1. ____________________

advice from parents or 2. ____________________ all the time. To me, DSE is a real

challenge at this stage in my life but it is not a 3. ____________________. I believe I can

4. ____________________ it if I can 5. ____________________ my examination skills

and revise my lessons thoroughly. I try to 6. ____________________ on my studies day

and night.

Yesterday, after I spent long hours doing revision, I felt 7. _______________________.

Then, I decided to do something to 8. ___________________________. I have a

9. ____________________ for origami, which is kind of a popular hobby. Actually, It is

also my elder sister’s pastime. Through forming 10. ____________________ and

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interesting paper forms, we can always have a lot of fun. My sister and I made

something 11. ____________________ yesterday. We 12. ____________________ to

make different kinds of animals such as penguins and birds. We put them all in a 13.

____________________ box for display. Our parents were so surprised to see our

creations. We then encouraged them to develop a hobby of their own. I hope it can also

help my parents relieve stress.

Task 2 Marks: /3

strength trust tough spirit in return replacement

Some people are immature that they seldom pay attention to their own deeds or

others’ feelings. They may tease you or unintentionally do things which make you feel

awkward. Just remember no one could make you feel inferior if you don’t let them.

Everyone is unique and no one is perfect. We all have our 1. ____________________

and weaknesses. Trust yourself and the good 2. ____________________ in you. Bear in

mind that thinking positively can make you 3. ____________________. Thus, no one

will be able to stand in your way.