Professional Documents
Culture Documents
A. Error Identification
Practice 1
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each question, write the
correct word in the space provided.
What makes Norman Bethune a notable medical figure was his innovative approach
to saving lives of 0) wound soldiers. While in Spain, and later in China, Bethune
introduced the concept 1) for mobile blood bank units. This allowed Bethune 2) but
other doctors to 3) performing immediate blood transfusions on wounded soldiers,
often saving their 4) life before they were sent to the hospital. Trained in Toronto,
Bethune 5) become a thoracic surgeon and moved to Montreal because of 6) it high
tuberculosis mortality rate and took a position 7) in the Royal Victoria Hospital. While
there, Bethune improved upon a number of surgical 8) instrument. His most famous
instrument was 9) a Bethune Rib Shears, which still remains in use today. In 1939,
Bethune 10) die of blood poisoning after operating with a cut finger on an infected
Chinese soldier.
0) wounded
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
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Practice 2
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each question, write the
correct word in the space provided.
Hello! I’m Tania. I am fourteen years old and I 0) lives in Kuching, Sarawak. When I
1) am about six years old, my mother enrolled me in a ballet class. At first, I didn’t
like it because I needed to practise so much. It was 2) tired. I began to enjoy ballet
after I had mastered the skills.
Ballet involves many demanding techniques, but 3) by focus and practice, I worked
my way to become a better dancer. The first thing to consider 4) are posture. The
right posture is important for every person, especially for all 5) dancer. It is an
important part of our training. Not only does it affect every movement or step you
6) taken in ballet, but it also helps form the right muscles.
You also 7) needs to have the correct balance. If you look 8) by professional
dancers, 9) their have incredible balance. When you see the ladies in 10) them
pointed shoes, it is like they were born to dance like that! Yet, how do you get that
balance? Well, mastering the right balance will ensure the correct posture.
0) live
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
B. Information Transfer
Practice 1
Read the following text. Then, complete the graphic organiser.
Soya beans were largely produced and consumed in the East, particularly in
China and Japan. They help to make up a balanced diet because their rich protein
content could be used as a substitute for meat.
Today, soya bean production has spread to other countries. Its popularity as
food item has also increased. In Malaysia, soya beans are processed in various ways
to produce nutritious food with different textures and taste.
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Besides protein, soya beans also contain other nutrients. They are oil,
carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. In fact, soya bean milk has the same protein
content as cow’s milk. Soya bean products are consumed in a variety of ways such as
soya bean milk, soya bean curd and salted soya beans.
The importance of soya bean products for consumers is more apparent when we
compare its cost with that of other foodstuffs. It has been found that the cost per
kilogramme of protein found in soya bean is much lower than that of meat or fish.
Therefore, soya bean is a good protein food substitute especially for the low income
group.
a) ___________________________
b) ___________________________
SOYA BEANS
h) ________________________ c) __________________________
i) ________________________ d) __________________________
j) ________________________ e) ___________________________
f) ___________________________
g) ___________________________
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Practice 2
Read the following text. Then, complete the graphic organiser. Choose no more than
three words and /or a number from the text for each answer
Gardening as a Hobby
Before choosing gardening as a hobby, you must have enough space, whether it’s
outdoors or indoors. You can choose a space in your front yard or backyard that fits
your needs. Choose a good space that is able to give enough sunlight and shade to
your plants.
It is important to select the type of plants you wish to grow in your garden. Not all
plants can grow well in the same soil type. Therefore, you need to choose wisely.
After finding a suitable space to set up your garden, the next thing that you will need
is fertile soil. Soil fertility is important for healthy plant growth and reproduction.
Gardening can be good for you. It offers you self – satisfaction. The satisfaction
gained from seeing how the plants are growing is incredible. The stress hormone,
cortisol, has been proven to decrease while gardening. The good thing about
gardening is that it gives you a good workout and you may not even feel it. We all
know we dread going to the gym. We don’t enjoy going on those treadmills for hours.
Statistics show that three hours on the lawn is equivalent to an hour at the gym.
So, try gardening. It is a good hobby that can give you many benefits. You will get a
feeling of self – satisfaction. At the same time, you also get a great workout.
Gardening
3) ____________________________
5) ____________________________
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C. Reading Comprehension
Practice 1
Read the article below. Then, answer the following questions.
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d) What contributes to the smells emitted?
__________________________________________________________________
g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word / phrase from the article.
i) extremely unpleasant
iii) drops of liquid that form on your skin when you are hot
D. Grammar – Punctuation
Practice 1
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
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2. A I found Amelia's missing bangle just now.
B i found amelia's missing bangle just now.
C I found Amelias missing bangle just now.
D I found Amelias missing Bangle just now
4. A i am sorry that father mother and i could not visit you tomorrow.
B I am sorry that father, mother and I could not visit you tomorrow.
C I am sorry that Father, Mother, and I could not visit you tomorrow
D I am sorry that Father, Mother and i could not visit you Tomorrow.
5. A I'm sorry, I'm busy can you please come again next week.
B I'm sorry. I'm busy. can you please come again next week?
C I'm sorry I'm busy. Can you please come again next week?
D I'm sorry, I'm busy. Can you please come again next week?
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1. Gabby loves to play ____________.
12. Henry was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the ____________.
16. As the sun went below the horizon ____________ enveloped the planet.
F. Vocabulary
Practice 1
Read the sentences below. Then, rewrite the sentences by replacing the underlined
phrases with an appropriate word or expression from the list below.
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a) If you want an iPad so badly, you should spend as little money as possible so you will
be able to buy it in a very short time.
______________________________________________________________________
b) I read the manual over and over again but I still could not make sense of it.
______________________________________________________________________
c) They went to Mount Fuji not long ago but the beautiful scenery made them eager to
make another trip there.
______________________________________________________________________
d) There were so many obstacles in the beginning but we did not give up and the
fundraising project ended successfully.
______________________________________________________________________
e) The manager solemnly promised to do his best to lead them, and they too promised
to do their best.
______________________________________________________________________
f) A large number of people gathered at the book fair since there were huge discounts
on different types of books.
______________________________________________________________________
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SERI OMEGA PRIVATE & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
MODEL ANSWER
A. Error Identification
Practice 1
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each question, write the
correct word in the space provided.
What makes Norman Bethune a notable medical figure was his innovative approach
to saving lives of 0) wound soldiers. While in Spain, and later in China, Bethune
introduced the concept 1) for mobile blood bank units. This allowed Bethune 2) but
other doctors to 3) performing immediate blood transfusions on wounded soldiers,
often saving their 4) life before they were sent to the hospital. Trained in Toronto,
Bethune 5) become a thoracic surgeon and moved to Montreal because of 6) it high
tuberculosis mortality rate and took a position 7) in the Royal Victoria Hospital. While
there, Bethune improved upon a number of surgical 8) instrument. His most famous
instrument was 9) a Bethune Rib Shears, which still remains in use today. In 1939,
Bethune 10) die of blood poisoning after operating with a cut finger on an infected
Chinese soldier.
0) wounded
1) of
2) and
3) perform
4) lives
5) became
6) its
7) at
8) instruments
9) the
10) died
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Practice 2
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each question, write the
correct word in the space provided.
Hello! I’m Tania. I am fourteen years old and I 0) lives in Kuching, Sarawak. When I
1) am about six years old, my mother enrolled me in a ballet class. At first, I didn’t
like it because I needed to practise so much. It was 2) tired. I began to enjoy ballet
after I had mastered the skills.
Ballet involves many demanding techniques, but 3) by focus and practice, I worked
my way to become a better dancer. The first thing to consider 4) are posture. The
right posture is important for every person, especially for all 5) dancer. It is an
important part of our training. Not only does it affect every movement or step you
6) taken in ballet, but it also helps form the right muscles.
You also 7) needs to have the correct balance. If you look 8) by professional
dancers, 9) their have incredible balance. When you see the ladies in 10) them
pointed shoes, it is like they were born to dance like that! Yet, how do you get that
balance? Well, mastering the right balance will ensure the correct posture.
0) live
1) was
2) tiring
3) with
4) Is
5) dancers
6) take
7) need
8) at
9) they
10) their
B. Information Transfer
Practice 1
Read the following text. Then, complete the graphic organiser.
Soya beans were largely produced and consumed in the East, particularly in
China and Japan. They help to make up a balanced diet because their rich protein
content could be used as a substitute for meat.
Today, soya bean production has spread to other countries. Its popularity as
food item has also increased. In Malaysia, soya beans are processed in various ways
to produce nutritious food with different textures and taste.
11
Besides protein, soya beans also contain other nutrients. They are oil,
carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. In fact, soya bean milk has the same protein
content as cow’s milk. Soya bean products are consumed in a variety of ways such as
soya bean milk, soya bean curd and salted soya beans.
The importance of soya bean products for consumers is more apparent when we
compare its cost with that of other foodstuffs. It has been found that the cost per
kilogramme of protein found in soya bean is much lower than that of meat or fish.
Therefore, soya bean is a good protein food substitute especially for the low income
group.
a) China
b) Japan
SOYA BEANS
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Practice 2
Read the following text. Then, complete the graphic organiser. Choose no more than
three words and /or a number from the text for each answer.
Gardening as a Hobby
Before choosing gardening as a hobby, you must have enough space, whether it’s
outdoors or indoors. You can choose a space in your front yard or backyard that fits
your needs. Choose a good space that is able to give enough sunlight and shade to
your plants.
It is important to select the type of plants you wish to grow in your garden. Not all
plants can grow well in the same soil type. Therefore, you need to choose wisely.
After finding a suitable space to set up your garden, the next thing that you will need
is fertile soil. Soil fertility is important for healthy plant growth and reproduction.
Gardening can be good for you. It offers you self – satisfaction. The satisfaction
gained from seeing how the plants are growing is incredible. The stress hormone,
cortisol, has been proven to decrease while gardening. The good thing about
gardening is that it gives you a good workout and you may not even feel it. We all
know we dread going to the gym. We don’t enjoy going on those treadmills for hours.
Statistics show that three hours on the lawn is equivalent to an hour at the gym.
So, try gardening. It is a good hobby that can give you many benefits. You will get a
feeling of self – satisfaction. At the same time, you also get a great workout.
Gardening
What must you do before you start gardening? 1) have enough space
3) shade
5) reproduction
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C. Reading Comprehension
Practice 1
Read the article below. Then, answer the following questions.
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d) What contributes to the smells emitted?
Bacteria.
g) Fill in the table with an appropriate word / phrase from the article.
iii) drops of liquid that form on your skin when you are hot sweat
D. Grammar – Punctuation
Practice 1
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
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2. A I found Amelia's missing bangle just now.
B i found amelia's missing bangle just now.
C I found Amelias missing bangle just now.
D I found Amelias missing Bangle just now
4. A i am sorry that father mother and i could not visit you tomorrow.
B I am sorry that father, mother and I could not visit you tomorrow.
C I am sorry that Father, Mother, and I could not visit you tomorrow
D I am sorry that Father, Mother and i could not visit you Tomorrow.
5. A I'm sorry, I'm busy can you please come again next week.
B I'm sorry. I'm busy. can you please come again next week?
C I'm sorry I'm busy. Can you please come again next week?
D I'm sorry, I'm busy. Can you please come again next week?
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1. Gabby loves to play music.
12. Henry was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace.
16. As the sun went below the horizon darkness enveloped the planet.
F. Vocabulary
Practice 1
Read the sentences below. Then, rewrite the sentences by replacing the underlined
phrases with an appropriate word or expression from the list below.
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a) If you want an iPad so badly, you should spend as little money as possible so you will
be able to buy it in a very short time.
If you want an iPad so badly, you should pinch pennies so you will be able to buy it
soon.
b) I read the manual over and over again but I still could not make sense of it.
I read the manual repeatedly but I still could not understand it.
c) They went to Mount Fuji not long ago but the beautiful scenery made them eager to
make another trip there.
They went to Mount Fuji recently but the beautiful scenery made them eager to
return.
d) There were so many obstacles in the beginning but we did not give up and the
fundraising project ended successfully.
There were so many obstacles initially but we persevered and the fundraising project
ended successfully.
e) The manager solemnly promised to do his best to lead them, and they too promised
to do their best.
The manager vowed to do his best to lead them, and vice versa.
f) A large number of people gathered at the book fair since there were huge discounts
on different types of books.
A crowd gathered at the book fair since there were huge discounts on various books.
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