KEM PERKASA SPM 2012

MODUL BAHASA INGGERIS

SAINS SOSIAL



PANEL PEMBINA MODUL
SALMAWATI MOHD. IDRIS - SMK GELIGA
WAN FAZILAH ABBAS SMK BADRUL ALAM SHAH
MASTURA ALIAS SMK BINJAI
MAS AYU MOHAMAD SMK SULTAN ISMAIL 2
HJH NORHANEZA HASSAN SMK CHUKAI
SITI AZLINDA AZIZ SMK SULTAN ISMAIL



CONTENT


DIRECTED WRITING
Report
Article


POEMS

He Had Such Quiet Eyes
Nature
Are You Still Playing Your Flute

NOVEL
Character
Theme















DIRECTED WRITING
REPORT (35 marks)
PRACTICE 1
Recently your school had organized the 1Murid 1Sukan 1Malaysia Walk. As the secretary of the
Athletics Club, you have been asked by your teacher to write a report about the event to the Principal.
In your report, you have to state the benefits of this activity.

















When writing the report, you must:
- address report to the Principal
- provide a title
- include your name
- use all the notes given

Note:
For your report, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to 20
marks for the quality of your writing.















1Murid 1Sukan 1Malaysia
Walk

Date : 2
nd
July 2011
Time : 7.45 am - afternoon
Participation :
1,350 students
Route :
1.5 kilometres

Objectives:
i)to increase fitness stamina
ii)to instill unity students
iii)to excel - sports









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Activities:
i) aerobic exercise
ii) exhibition
iii) archery clinic
iv) futsal competition
v) badminton competition


1. Match the words in Box A with their meanings in Box B.
Box A Box B

Athletics
An advantage or useful effect that
something has

Benefits

Way from one place to another

Archery
Sports such as running, jumping,
throwing etc.

Exhibition

The ports of shooting arrows

Participation
Taking part or becoming involved in
something

Route
A collection of objects that are shown to
the public


2. Lets write:-

Title:.
(Addressed) To: Date:.

Introduction ( from the question stem and given notes)

..

Points 1,2,3,4 (date / time/ participation / route)
+ elaborations(when/who/where)

..

(Objective)
Point 5 (to increase fitness) + elaborations (why)

..

(Objective)
Point 6 (to instill unity students) + elaborations (who/how)

(Objective)
Point 7 (to excel sports) (why / how) + elaborations (how)

..

(Activities)
Point 8 (aerobic exercise) + elaborations (where/who)

..


(Activities)
Point 9 (exhibition) + elaborations (what/who)

..

(Activities)
Point 10 (archery clinic) + elaborations (how/who)

..

(Activities)
Point 11 (futsal competition) + elaborations (who)

..

(Activities)
Point 12 (badminton competition) + elaborations(how)

..

Closing (hope / wish)

..


PRACTICE 1
In conjunction with the Health Week organised by your school, as the president of the
Health Club, you have been asked to write an article on How to Lose Weight to Avoid
Obesity for the school magazine.
Use the following notes to write your article:

avoid improper eating habit
eat a lot of fruits and vegetables
remove the skin and fats from chicken or meat
eat more steamed food
avoid junk food or fast food
avoid snacking on too much biscuits, chocolates and ice-creams
never skip meals
reduce the intake of sugary food
eat three meals per day at fixed time
eat regularly but moderately
choose a healthy lifestyle
do exercise

When writing the article, you should remember:
- to give a suitable title
- to write the name of the writer
- to use all the notes given
- to provide an ending
- that your readers are students of your school



















Paragraph 1 Why do we need to raise awareness among students to be more health
conscious?
- obesity has been on the rise among teenagers
- can lead to several health problems diabetic high blood pressure
What are the ways to maintain our ideal weight to avoid obesity?


Paragraph 2

C1- avoid improper eating habit

(E1) Why should we do this?
Eating too much fast food junk food between meals reason
teenagers putting on weight
(E2) Why is the food not good for us?
contains extra calories not needed by body
stored as fat

Paragraph 3

C2__________________________________________________

(E1) Why should we do this?
vitamins and fiber contain good body

C3_____________________________________________

(E1) how does it help us?
reduces the amount of fat absorbed body


Paragraph 4

C4____________________________________________________

(E1) Why should we eat it?
not realise amount of oil consume effect health

C5-____________________________________________________

(E2) Why is it difficult to do?
give a treat once a week a piece of fried chicken try eat healthier
food the rest of the week

C6_________________________________________________

(E1) What can we do if we feel hungry?
grab some fruits or sticks of celery

(E2) What are the benefits?
satisfy hunger stay healthy


Paragraph 5

C7__________________________________________________



C8__________________________________________________

(E1) What should we do?
reduce the amount of rice and sugary food

C9__________________________________________________

(E1) Why should we do that?
helps us to lose weight

C10_________________________________________________

(E2) How does it help?
Instead of having three times of meals a day-can have five small meals-
not feel hungry.


Paragraph 6

C11___________________________________________________

(E1) How does our lifestyle affect our health?
to depend on maid to do housework
start to do some house chores take it as a form of exercise.

C12 __________________________________________________

(E1) Why is exercise important?
the key to losing weight.
(E2) How many times shoudwe do exercise in a week?
3 times a week
(E3) What is the benefit of doing it
burns extra fat-stored in our body.
(E4) What is the easiest exercise that we can do?
brisk walking around the neighbourhood.


Paragraph 7
Conclusion

What should we do to maintain our health
not easy to lose a few kilogrammes
start living a healthy life style








LITERATURE COMPONENT
POEMS
(5 marks)

HE HAD SUCH QUIET EYES
Practice 1
Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow
He Had Such Quiet Eyes
He had such quiet eyes
She did not realise
They were two pools of lies
Layered with thinnest ice
To her, those quite eyes
Were breathing desolate sighs
Imploring her to be nice
And to render him paradise
Bibsy Soenharjo
a) i) What word is used to describe the mans eyes?
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ii) What other phrase is used to associate with the mans eyes?
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b) What do you understand from the line And to render him paradise?

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c) If you met a man who fits the description above, what would you do?
Give a reason for your answer.

Action : . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . (1m)

Reason : . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . .. . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .(1m)













Practice 2
He Had Such Quiet Eyes
If only shed been wise
And had listened to the advice
Never to compromise
With pleasure-seeking guys
Shed be free from the hows and whys
Bibsy Soenharjo
a) Name 2 things that the girl should have done to avoid such situations

i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1m)

ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. .
.(1m)

b) What do you understand from the phrase pleasure-seeking guys?

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c) If you had a friend who was in trouble, what advice would you give her and why?

Advice : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .(1m)

Why : . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .(1m)


Practice 3
He Had Such Quiet Eyes
Now heres a bit of advice
Be sure that nice reallymeans nice
Then youll never be losing at dice
Though you may lose your heart once or twice
Bibsy Soenharjo
a) i) What does the phrase be sure that nice really means nice means?

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ii) What is the meaning of the phrase you may lose your heart once or twice?

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(1m)



b) Which phrase in the stanza means to be at the losing end after taking a risk?

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(1m)

c) What criterion would you look for in your partner?
Give a reason for your answer.

Criterion : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1m)

Reason : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1m)
NATURE

Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.






















Practice 1

(a) What does the phrase And the reaped canefields lie bare and fallow to the sun suggest?

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mark]

(b) Which phrase shows that the wind is breezy?


Nature
H.D. Carberry

We have neither Summer nor Winter
Neither Autumn nor Spring.
We have instead the days
When the gold sun shines on the lush green canefields
Magnificiently.
The days when the rain beats like bullets on the roofs
An there is no sound but the swish of water in the gullies
And trees struggling in the high Jamaica winds.
Also there are the days when leaves fade from off guango trees
And the reaped canefields lie bare and fallow to the sun.
But best of all there are the days when the mango and the logwood blossom
When the bushes are full of the sound of bees and the scent of honey.
When the tall grass sways and shivers to the slightest breath of air.
When the buttercups have paved the earth with yellow stars
And beauty comes suddenly and the rains have gone.



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[1
mark]

(c) The poet has used imageries to describe the beauty of nature. Write them out according to
types of senses:

(i) Sense of sight:
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[1
mark]
(ii) Sense of smell:
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[1 mark]
(iii) Sense of hearing/sound:
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[1
mark]
Practice 2

(a) What does the phrase the gold sun shines imply?

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[1
mark]

(b) Why is the rain described as beats like bullets on the roofs?

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[1
mark]

(c) How is the wind condition in Jamaica?

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[1
mark]

(d) What are two messages that the poet wants to convey to his reader?

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marks]









Practice 3

(a) What does the phrase trees struggling in the high Jamaica winds suggest?

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mark]

(b) Towhom does the word We refer to?

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mark]
(c) What does the phrase paved the earth mean?
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mark]

(d) How does the poet look upon his country? Using your own words, give a reason to support
your answer.

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[2
marks]





















ARE YOU STILL PLAYING YOURFLUTE

ARE YOU STILL PLAYING YOUR FLUTE?

Are you still playing your flute?
When there is hardly time for our love
I am really guilty
To be longing for your song
The melody concealed in the slim hollow of the bamboo
Uncovered by the breath of an artist
Composed by his fingers
Blown by the wind
To the depth of my heart.

Are you still playing your flute?
In the village so quiet and deserted
Amidst the sick rice field
While here it has become a luxury
To spend time watching the rain
Gazing at the evening rays
Collecting dew drops
Or enjoying the fragrance of flowers.

Are you still playing your flute?
The more it disturbs my conscience
to be thinking of you
in the hazard of you
my younger brothers unemployed and desperate
my people disunited by politics
my friend slaughtered mercilessly
this world is too old and bleeding

By: Zurinah Hassan

Practice 1
(a) Who is the persona in the poem?

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1m)

(b) Write one line from the poem that shows that people are jobless.

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1m)


(c) Which phrase shows the message of cruel realities of a nation in uncertainty of its
future.

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1m)

(d) In your own words, describe why the poet used the word sick to describe the
rice fields.

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2m)

Practice 2

(a) Which lines in Stanza 1 tell you that the flutist plays the flute beautifully?

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1m)

(b) In the second stanza, the word deserted means

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1m)

(c) In the second stanza, the rice fields are deserted because

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(d) In your own words, explain the meaning of the last stanza.

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1m)

Practice 3
(a) From stanza 1, what does the persona want to hear?

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1m)


(b) In stanza 2, what does the word here refer to?

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1m)

(c) In stanza 3, why does the persona feel guilty for thinking about her beloved?

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1m)

(d) Suggests two things you would do to stop the world from bleeding.

(i)__________________________________________________________________(
1m)
(ii)_________________________________________________________________(1
m)

















NOVEL











CHAPTER

THE SUMMARY
Character(s)/
Values/Themes






Azreen who is studying in London rceives news that her sister has died.She has

Azreen
intelligent/
THE CURSE
Chapter Summary


1 been in London for two years.Her principal has allowed her to go home for one
month.She bumps into Julian Ng who offers his condolences on hearing the
news.She is reluctant to talk to him.She leaves quietly without telling her friends.
concerned/caring/
loving/
responsible/brave/
determined





2

Azreen takes a flight home.On the plane,she remembers when she was
small.Madhuri who is four years older than her is pretty, soft-spoken,obedient and
well-liked by everyone.However,Azreen is short,bespectacled,fiery-tempered and
always speaks her mind.Azreen is also jealous of her sisters popularity and does
not like to be compared to her.She also remembers the happier times spent with
Madhuri cycling past the paddy fields and picking rambutans and fallen durians
from the fruit plantations.



Madhuri
pretty/ good
daughter

Azreen brave/
outspoken




3

Azreen returns to her village.She is greeted at the airport by her foster
parents,Datuk Zulkifli and Datin Sharifah.Datin Sharifah reminds her husband not
to say a word about the deceased sister and to put on a smile.They take her
home.Back home,Azreen listens to rumours about Madhuris death.The village
gossip,Pn Normala,spreads news that Madhuri is murdered.She goes on to say
that she sees Madhuris body before it is taken away and that her blood is unusual
it is white in colour.Pn Normala believes this is a bad omen and says that
something bad will befall the village and villagers and that they have all been
cursed.

Datuk Zulkifli &
Datin Sharifah-
kind/responsible/
concerned/caring/


Pn Normala- a
rumour monger/
believes in
supertitous/mean





4

Azreen reaches home but Madhuris body has already been taken away for
burial.Madhuris death has become mysterious.The village gossip,Pn
Normala,insisted that she saw Madhuris blood being white in colour.Azreen
takes her mother to the burial ground to bid farewell to Madhuri.There,she sees
her father,Saleh Abdullah and Madhuris husband,Haji Ghani.Her father gets
angry at her for bringing her mother there.He asks her to take her mother back but
she refuses.Instead,Datin Sharifah volunteers to do so immediately but Azreen
insists on staying.Her father takes a couple of strides towards her but Hj Ghani
moves in to block his way.Datin Sharifah takes this oppoturnity to quickly
manoeuvre the wheelchair and take Azreens mother home.Azreen lets go of her
mother.However, still refuses to go.Her father looks at her warily and returns to
his position and ignores his daughter.Walking back from the cemetery,she meets
her old friend and classmate,Mohd Asraf.They exchange greetings and Azreen is
upset whenever she sees him as she knows he likes Madhuri more than her.Back
in her living room,Fatihah,Haji Ghanis first wife tears up the curtains Madhuri
had put up in their house with a keris.She is angry with Madhuri.



Azreen-
concerned/caring/
responsible/brave/
determined


Azreens father-
hot-tempered/
authoritative/firm/
determined

Datin Sharifah-
Understanding/
responsible

Fatihah-
detests Madhuri




5

Azreen asks Mohd Asraf on how Madhuri died. Asraf tells her that Madhuris
body was found in a rubber estate in their village and that her death is due to an
accident.
Back home,Azreen takes care of her ill mother.She also goes to visit her
friend,the Old Lady who lives in the jungle far away from the village and is
greeted warmly by her.



Azreen-
determined/
responsible/caring







6
Old Lady tells Azreen that Madhuris death was not an accident but she had been
murdered.Old Lady mentions that she saw a gash made by a large blade across the
side of Madhuris body.
In Haji Ghanis house,Puan Fatihah,his first wife enters Madhuris room
in their house.She leaves the room angrily,taking with her the silk that drapped
Madhuris seat.
Back home,Azreen enters Madhuris room and finds some torn old
photographs of Madhuri.She is puzzled and wonders who did this.Her father
enters the room and orders her to leave the room.
Azreen then goes to tend to her mother.Her mother knows she is dying
and asks Azreen to promise to care for her father.Azreen promises to do so.

Old Lady frank

Azreen
determined/ caring

Pn Fatihah
jealous







7

Haji Ghani visits Madhuris grave.
Back home,Azreen is scolded by her father for leaving the chicken coop
open.She denies leaving itopen as she had latched it ealier.Her father accuses her
of lying and shows her the dead carcass of a chicken with its neck broken on the
steps of their house.Azreen goes to clean the carcass only to find it missing!
Azreen also receives a letter from Julian, her London classmate asking
about how she is. There is also a letter from from Madhuri which had been
written before she died. In the letter, Madhuri tells Azreen that she has a secret to
tell her when she returns home. Mohd Asraf comes by. He then leaves. She takes
out the letter and crushes it and throws it down the lane.She goes back home.As
she climbs up the stairs,she changes her mind and runs back to retrieve the
crumpled letter.However it is not there.She searches the place but could not find it
anywhere.Madhuris letter is missing.


Julian-
concerned/caring/
helpful/kind/
responsible


Saleh-
Judgemental &
unfair/ hot-
tempered

Madhuri-
secretive






8

It has been raining continuously in the village for four days.
Madhuris room gets burnt,Azreen enters Madhuris room.She sees
someone at the window but finds no one.She then smells smoke from Madhuris
room. The wall is on fire.Azreen goes out of the room.At that moment, her father
arrives and puts out the fire with some wet soil.
Fatihah,Haji Ghanis first wife goes to see the village bomoh to get
some charms to win back her husbands love.
Mohd Asraf goes to the market to buy some herbs to treat his sick grandmother
but he cannot find them .Mohd Asraf then goes to Old Ladys house.He pleads
with her to come into the village to treat his grandmother.Old Lady agrees to go
back to the village even though she is reluctant at first.


Saleh
responsible

Pn Fatihah
supertitious /
determined

Mohd Asraf
responsible/
caring/ concerned/
loving /determined

Old Lady
helpful/
responsible/ wise









9

Old Lady goes to Mohd Asrafs house to treat his grandmother. Azreen,Siti
andMohd Asraf take turns looking after Nek. Azreen sees a prospectus from a
university in Kuala Lumpur.She wonders if Mohd Asraf is serious about leaving
the island.Azreen also writes a letter to Julian, her friend in London.In the
letter,she mentions the events that have occured to her and the village such as her
sisters funeral,her mothers death,the flood in her village and the fire in her
house.
Mohd Asrafs grandmother recovers from her illness. However, the
villagers are not happy to see Old Ladys return to the village. Puan Normala, the
village gossip accuses Azreen of spreading the curse in the village by bringing

Old Lady-
helpful/
responsible

Mohd Asraf-
responsible/
caring/ loving/
concerned

Salleh-
Old Lady back into the village. They argue. Luckily, Azreens father comes and
tells them to disperse. He then goes home.
Azreen goes to Mohd Asrafs house. His grandmother recovers from her
illness very fast. However, this is strange for Old Lady .Old Lady then goes
home. She is happy as she can help them. Mohd Asraf thanks Azreen for
bringing Old Lady back into the village to treat his grandmother. As his
grandmother recovers, it has stops raining in the village. Azreen goes home.

responsible/
caring/ protective

Azreen-
brave

Pn Normala-
spiteful/ provoker

Siti
kind/
concerned/helpful








10

The flood waters recede in five hours. At midnight as she is about to sleep, Siti
comes to Azreens house and tells her that Mohd Asrafs grandmother has died.
She adds that the villagers have convinced Mohd Asraf that Old Lady has
poisoned his grandmother and he has gone to her house for revenge.
Azreen goes to Old Ladys house. She sees Asraf there. He is holding a
torch and a long hoe. She asks him not to hurt Old Lady. He ignores her. Azreen
finds a tiny spade and stabs his feet. He falls down in pain and at that moment, the
torch falls from his hand and rolls towards the walls of the house. The fire spreads
fast and the house is engulfed in flames and smoke. Azreen dashes into the house.
She sees the Old Lady lying beside the stove. She tries to help Old Lady out of
the house but is unsuccessful. Old Lady is trapped and dies in the fire. Before
dying, Old Lady advises Azreen to remember all that she has taught her and also
learn to forgive others. Azreen is rescued by her father, Saleh Abdullah. He tells
her to go home and clean herself up.
Azreen then goes to Mohd Asrafs house and faces him.In defending
himself,Asraf mentions Madhuris name.When Azreen questions him,Asraf says
that he and Madhuri were in a relationship and were planning to leave the
village.Madhuri was to tell her husband, Haji Ghani and seek his
permission.Asraf also mentions he received a teaching course offer in KL. He and
Madhuri met for the last time at the rubber estate.A few hours later, he received
news of her death.Azreen,shocked at the revelations runs away.She goes to the
cliff,the favourite place of Old Lady.She stays there the whole night.The next
day,when her anger subsides a little, she goes to the rubber estate.
At the rubber estate,she meets awang, the village bomoh.Awang tells
her that Madhuri is not her real sister - she was found in the paddy field and
adopted by her parents.He also tells her that Madhuris real mother is still alive in
this village.He thinks she is to be blamed for all the bad happenings in the village
including the fire in Azreens house as she is angry about Madhuris death.The
bomoh also confesses that it was he who had left the gate wide open resulting in
the bull hitting the motorcycle which her parents were riding.He apologises for
his action which has resulted in Azreens mother being paralysed.Awang also
gives Azreen the letter from Madhuri which she had lost.He tells her that he
knows about Asrafs and Madhuris relationship as he has seen them being
together a few times in the rubber estate.
He adds that on the day of Madhuris death, he was in the rubber estate as
he was borrowing some tools for a ritual.Azreens father had spotted him and was
angry.He ran away from the rubber estate as fast as he could.The bomoh goes on
to say that he has seen Madhuri and Mohd Asraf strolling together in the rubber
estate a few times.He adds that Madhuris husband must have found out about
their relationship and as the villagers do not accept or approve of this kind of
relationship, Madhuris husband has kept her death a secret.Shocked by the


Siti

responsible/ brave

Azreen
responsible/
concerned/ caring/
protective/ brave /
determined


Salleh-
Determined/
loving



Mohd Asraf

Irrational






Old Lady

kind/ responsible/
wise






Awang

truthful/
informative
bomohs revelations,Azreen leaves the place.
Meanwhile,in his house,Haji Ghani enters his favourite room.He removes
his precious keris (dagger) from the wall and looks at it.He remembers Madhuris
death.He remembers putting the dagger within his clothing before going to the
rubber estate.He had wanted to stab Madhuris lover,Mohd Asraf as he knew they
would have been together in the estate.But instead he received news of her
death.His men had found Madhuris dead body in the rubber estate.He had seen a
slash wound on her torso with white fluid flowing from it.He was glad that his
men had covered up the incident and made it look like an accident as he did not
want the villagers to find out the truth that Madhuri was involved in a relationship
with Mohd Asraf,the teacher.Haji Ghani feared that if the truth is revealed,
Madhuris innocent would be tarnished and he himself would be ridiculed as
incapable of keeping his pretty young bride happy.



Haji Ghani

jealous/ cautious


Madhuri
disloyal/ secretive







11

Azreen walks back to her house.She remembers what bomoh Awang has told her.
Sheremembers seeing someone who resembles Madhuri lurking around her house
on the night she came back from London and wonders if this person could be
Madhuris mother.Suddenly,she hears a rustling noise.She feels something
moving.She halts but then sees no one.She walks faster and goes into her house
and latches the door.She lifts the curtains and peers through the window.When
she is about to leave,she sees a shadow behind the trees.The shadow of a woman
with long hair comes towards Azreen.The woman stops at a pile of wood lying in
the front yard and points to something at the back of the pile.The woman glares
back to the house and her eyes burnt with fury.At that moment,Azreens
father,Saleh comes in.Azreen tells him that there is someone outside the house but
he does not believe her.Saleh goes out to investigate with Azreen but the woman
is gone.Azreen repeatedly tells her father that she does indeed see someone and
that the figure is pointing at something.She goes on to tell that Awang,the village
bomoh has told her who the figure is and she had seen her before when Madhuri
and she were young.Azreen also mentions the woman appearing outside their
house crying the night after Madhuri was buried.
Azreen confronts her father, Saleh about Madhuri being her adopted
sister.There is silence between them.Her father then bends down behind the
woodpile.When he straightens up,there is a parang in his hand.It is the parang
that he uses to chop wood.Upon seeing the parang,Azreen tells her father that the
woman she saw earlier was pointing at that parang.Her father then flings the
parang on the soil near Azreens feet.
Azreen picks up the parang.She sees a stain of something white and
sticky at the edge of the blunt blade.It looks like tree sap.Azreen touches the stain
with her fingers.Suddenly, she understands the truth.She shakes her head in
disbelief.Puan Normalas words echoes in her mind.Azreen recalls her saying that
they were all cursed and that she saw Madhuris body as it was taken out from
the estate and that she had white blood.Azreen confronts her father.She says
that the parang is stained with latex.She gives an account of what could have
happened to Madhuri.She says that Madhuris clothes must have been stained
with rubber latex when she was killed at the plantation.She must have knocked
over the cup of latex.The white blood that she had was the white latex from the
rubber tree which had stained her clothes just as how it had stained the blade of
the parang.Azreen hands back the parang to her father and accuses him of killing
Madhuri.Saleh Abdullah recalls the incidents that lead to the murder of
Madhuri.Madhuri had just given his wife porridge and was returning home to her
husband. When she left,Saleh headed to the jungle with his parang to look for
wood.He was about to return home when he saw them.He first saw
Madhuri.She was with another man.He saw them embrace.Then he saw the man

Azreen-

brave/ determined/
responsible









Saleh-
bad-tempered/
full of rage/ feels
guilty/ not truthful
(for not revealing
the truth of
Madhuris death)










Madhuris real
mother-

revengeful





Madhuri-
leave.He approached Madhuri and threatened to kill the man.Madhuri pleaded
with him not to.She confessed that she loved him.In anger,Saleh slashed Madhuri
with his parang.She fell down dead.
Azreen feels a sense of loss upon knowing the truth.She could not bear to
look at her father.She runs away from the scene.She does not see Madhuris
mother standing behind a coconut tree eyeing her.She does not see the woman
fixing her glance back at the house at the particular spot where her father is still
standing motionless.Slowly,the woman advances.
Saleh opens his eyes.The spot where Azreen stood is now empty.He
knows he has lost her just as how he had lost Madhuri.The stained parang lies
on the ground.He feels an empty ache in his heart. He could hardly breathe.He
takes a few steps towards the house.Halfway up the stairs,Saleh hears a sound
behind him.He turns.The woman(Madhuris mother) glares at him.Her eyes burn
with rage.He calls out Madhuris name but knows it is not her.He sees the woman
holding the parang in her long bony hand.He becomes afraid.The woman
advances towards him dragging the parang in the soil.Saleh falls on the stairs.He
suffers breathing difficulties and collapses and dies.A neighbour who is on his
way to see Saleh stumbles upon his body.The villagers are shocked to hear of his
death.They think that he died because of a weak heart and the stress h he had gone
through with the death of his daughter,Madhuri and wife.
There is a rumour that a woman looking like his dead daughter has been
wandering the place at the time of his death.However, rumours remain rumours
and the villagers have their fun talking about it.

Caring/loving
(preparing
porridge for her
mother) / disloyal
(embracing Asraf)
















12

Azreen leaves for London.Before leaving, she visits the Old Ladys grave and her
familys graves.Her uncle and aunt accompany her to the village jetty.Azreen sees
a faint figure standing behind a tree.She sees the woman (Madhuris mother)
smile.Her smile is similar to that of Madhuri.Then the woman steps away and
disappears.
Back in London,Azreen sits in a park.She reads the letter from Mohd
Asraf.In the letter,Asraf mentions that he has left Langkawi and has taken up the
teaching course which was offered to him in KL. In her heart,Azreen wishes him
well.She is not angry with him anymore and has learnt to forgive, just as what
Old Lady had advised her to do before she died.She knows that Old Lady would
be proud of her if she were alive.Azreen feels at home and at peace in
London.Her friend,Julian, comes by.He tells her he will stay on to help her in her
studies and not return to Malaysia as planned earlier.Azreen smiles and is
happy.She envisions a new beginning.



Azreen
responsible/
forgiven


Her foster
parents - kind/
responsible


Julian - kind































THE CURSE
Question 1

Based on the novel that you have studied in the literature component in English Language, answer the
following question.

Choose a character that you like the most.Using the details from the novel, give reasons why you like
the character.

Suggested ways to answer the question:
1- By referring to the notes in the chapter summary, complete the following table.

Character
chosen
Reasons Details/Textual evidence Personal comments
(PC)

Reason 1


















Reason 2






















Reason 3























Reason4
















Reason 5

















Using the information from the table and the layout given below, write out the complete answer.

In the novel The Curse written by Lee Su Ann, a character I like the most is __________.
There are several reasons why I choose him / her as my favourite character.

One of the reasons is that he / she is ___(Reason 1)____. This is proven _____________
_________________________(details/textualevidence/PC)___________________________
___________________________________________________________________________.

Another reason is his / her ____(Reason 2) . __________________________________
______________________(details/textual evidence/PC)________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________ .

Not only that, he / she is also ___(Reason 3)___. He / She ________________________
_______________________(details/textual evidence/PC)________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ .

Being __(Reason 4)____ also makes me choose him / her as the character I like the most.
_______________________________________(details/textual evidence/PC)________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________ .

Moreover, he / she is ___(Reason 5)___ . _____________________________________
_________________________________(details/textual evidence/PC)______________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________ .

Those are the reasons why I choose ________________ as the character I like the most.




Question 2

Based on the novel that you have studied in the literature component in English Language, answer the
following question.

Write on the theme of determination as portrayed in the novel you have studied. Support your answer
with textual evidence from the text.



Suggested ways to answer the question :

1- By referring to the notes in the chapter summary,complete the table with the information
required



Theme

Characters and incidents
that show determination

Textual details on each incident

Personal comments
(PC)





Determination

Azreen

Incidents :
1-

2-

3-

4-

5-




















Old Lady

Incidents :
1-

2-

3-

4-

5-




Asraf

Incidents :
1-

2-

3-

4-

5-









Other characters and
incidents





























1- Using the information from the table and the layout given below, write out the complete
answer.

In the novel The Curse written by Lee Su Ann, the theme of determination is clearly portrayed.
This can be seen in some of the characters and incidents in the novel.

Determination is well-portrayed by_________(character)______. One of the incidents that
shows
this is when he / she ____________________(incident)_____________________.
_______________
______________________________(textual details&
PC)_________________________________.
Another incident is when he / she
_______________(incident)_______________________________.
______________________________(textual details&
PC)__________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
___.
____________________(other relevant incidents and textual details&
PC)_____________________
______________________________________________________________________________
___.

______(character)_____ also portrays determination. The incident happens when
____________
_____(incident)______________________________________. _____________________________
________________(textual details& PC)________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.
__________
_________________(other incidents and textual details& PC)________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________.

Other than that, determination is also shown by ___(character)_____ when he / she
__________
______________(incident)___________________. _________________(textual details& PC)______

________________________________________________________________________________.
____________(other incidents and textual details&
PC)_____________________________________.

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

The incidents experienced by the characters mentioned show that the theme of deterrnination
is
vividly portrayed in the novel.



























KEM PERKASA SPM 2012
MODUL BAHASA INGGERIS
SAINS SOSIAL


ANSWERS










ANSWERS

DIRECTED WRITING

PRACTICE 1 REPORT

Sample answer:-

Title : 1Murid 1Sukan 1Malaysia Walk
To : Principal
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kurau Date: 15 July 2012

Recently my school had organized the 1Murid 1Sukan 1Malaysia Walk . I have made some
observations throughout the event and would like to report to you about it.

The momentous and colourful event was held on 10 July 2012. There were 1,350 excited
students who gathered in the school field to walk for 1.5 kilometres with their teachers, the
representatives from the Parent-Teacher Association as well as a personnel from the District
Education Office. The Walk began right after the District Education officer launched the event at 7.45
a.m.

The main objective of the Walk was to increase fitness among students. Many teenagers
nowadays are more interested to sit in front of their computers or be the potato couch instead of doing
any physical exercises. It is an unhealthy lifestyle as it leads to obesity. Thus, it is hoped that the
programme will initiate the students interests in doing exercises as part of daily routines.

Secondly, the event is aimed to instill unity among students. Every student from all walks of
life walked together, hand in hand, without any uneasy feelings towards each other. They really
enjoyed themselves and showed their espirit de corps while taking part in the activities regardless of
their different race.

Finally, this programme was intended to promote students to excel in sports. On the day, all
the students had a chance to try out the different types of sports such as badminton, fulsal and archery.
They were also exposed to other types of sports and the opportunity awaiting for them in the sports
field through the exhibition held.

Right after the students completed their walk, they gathered in the school field again for an
aerobic exercise. The school had invited an experienced instructor to lead the session. Again they had
a lot of fun following the steps and instructions as they were exercising.

The school also had invited a few sports agencies to do exhibition in the school hall. The
students had a chance to visit the kiosks and get important information about different types of sports
along the day. They learnt how to excel in sports and become as successful as Datuk Nicol David,
Safee Sali and Datuk Lim Chong Wei.

The archery clinic was the most famous activity of the day. The students were interested to
know more about archery. They were ecstatic to get their hands on the archery set and try to shoot
arrows on the target.

Another activity for the day was futsal competition. Each team consisted of students from
different forms and of multi racial. All teams had shown their talents and great effort in winning the
competition. Our coach, Mr Azhar, had also identified a few hidden talents for our school football
team.

The students also had shown their interest in badminton competition. The final game was
between Rahim Jailani from form 4 and Rushdan Ahmad from form 3. It was a fantastic game as both
of them were very good and skillful. The crowd cheered as Rahim Jailani finally won the game after a
hard and long game.

To conclude, event like 1Murid 1Sukan 1Malaysia Walk is very important to instill the love
for sports among the young generation. Therefore the Ministry of Education effort to have this event
organized annually is a smart move. Besides creating more skillful and professional sportsman, it
helps to impart a positive habit towards a healthier nation.




Reported by:

Mohd Harris bin Mohd Hassan





















PRACTICE 2 - ARTICLE
Sample answer :
Sample answer :
How To Lose Weight To Avoid Obesity
By : NurAlis Mohamed

Obesity has been on the rise among teenagers. This is a need to increase awareness
among students about the importance to be more health conscious. Being obese can lead to
several diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure which can harm us at a very young
age. There are many ways to maintain our ideal weight and stay healthy.

Firstly, improper eating habits cause one to be obese. This has to be avoided. Eating
too much fast foods or junks like potato chips, fried foods and crackers between meals is one
of the main reasons why teenagers are on weight nowadays. All the food contains extra
calories that are needed by the body and thus are stored as fat.

Secondly, we should eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. The vitamins and fiber they
contain are really good for our body and health. Also, remember to remove the skin and fats
from chickens or meats before you cook them. With this, it really helps us to reduce the fats
that are absorbed in our bodies. Next, we should try to tame ourselves with the steamed-cook
meals instead of those unhealthy junks. Sometimes, we do not realize that the amount of oil
which we consume can affect our health.

As we all know, avoiding from taking the oily food is quite impossible. It was proven
that these kinds of food do taste much better. But this does not mean that we can take oily
food at anytime we want. We just need to reduce the habits of taking this food by giving
ourselves a treat once a week with a piece of fried chicken. But, we have to take healthy food
for the rest of the week to ensure that we stay healthy.

Now, aside from avoiding fried foods, you are advised to avoid snacking on biscuits,
chocolates and ice-creams. Instead of munching on these when you are hungry, why not you
go and grab some fresh fruits or sticks of celery. In other words, you can kill two birds with
one stone. You will satisfy your hunger plus keep on staying healthy at the same time.

Then, this is another step to stay away from being obese. We are banned from
skipping our meals. We might think that we will lose more weight in that way. However, we
are wrong. Actually, it will only cause harm to our health. Therefore, the best step is to eat
regularly but moderately. If we used to eat two plates of rice for each meal, we have to
reduce it into one plate per meal.





In addition, lowering the intake of sugary food and drinks such as sweet cakes or
carbonated drinks can also help us to keep out from an unhealthy lifestyle.Thist also makes us
lose our weight.

Furthermore, we may get our ideal weight if we eat three times per day at fixed time.
Alternatively, instead on having meals three times a day, you can also have five times of
small meals per day so that we will not feel hungry or weak to do our daily routine.

Lets see another step that may help us with our obesity problem which is by
changing our lifestyle. As you can see, in most homes, there are maids who do the house
work. We tend to depend on them to settle every single chore. This has to be avoided
immediately. You know, it is not wrong to do the work like mopping or cleaning the kitchen
once in a while by ourselves or maybe we can join them to clean our house. We can take this
as a form of exercise.

Last but not the least, we must keep in mind that exercise is the key of succeeding our
determination on losing weight and avoid obesity for a healthier life. We should at least
exercise three times a week in order to burn extra fats which are stored in our body.
The easiest exercise we can do is brisk walking. Walking is simple, easy and need no money.
All we have to do is to take a slow jog around our neighborhood while inhaling the fresh
morning air. This is the best and relaxing way to maintain an ideal weight.

As a conclusion, it is easier for us to maintain our weight rather than to lose a few
kilogrammes. So, we better start taking our first step and practising living in a new healthy
life from now by controlling our diet.























LITERATURE COMPONENT
POEMS

HE HAD SUCH QUIET EYES
Practice 1
a) i)Quiet

ii) Two pools of lies
b)
- To give in to him
- To give him physical / sexual pleasure
- Any other possible answer showing similar ideas
c) Action : stay away from him / not to get close to such men / be extra cautious
Reason : to avoid being taken advantage / avoid being lied to / not to get into trouble
Practice 2
a) i)If only shed been wise
ii) Had listented to advice
iii)Never to compromise
b) - Guys who befriend girls only for their pleasure
- Men who are insincere in their friendship

- Men who only think of themselves in a relationship
c) Advice : - shareher problems with her parents or friends
- Try to solve her problems together with her

Why : -a friend in need is a friend indeed
- A good friend should always be there for those who are in trouble
- To show I care
Practice 3
a) i)The person is really sincere / honest / trustworthy / any suitable answers

ii)-You may get your heart broken once or twice
- You may fall in love more than once before you are successful in love
- Any possible answer
b) Losing at dice
c) Criterion : honest / sincere / caring / responsible / loving / any possible answers
Reason : can build an honest relationship / can live happily /any possible answers

NATURE

Practice 1
(a) The harvested land lies idle and unproductive.

(b) the slightest breath of air

(c) (i) the buttercups have paved the earth with yellow stars
(ii) the scent of honey
(iii) the bushes are full of the sound of bees


Practice 2
(a) The sun shines brightly or magnificently.

(b) The rain is heavy.

(c) It can be breezy or strong.



Practice 3
(a) The trees struggle against being uprooted by the strong Jamaican winds. /They have to
struggle to prevent themselves from being blown away. /The Jamaican winds cause the trees
to shake violently.

(b) The poet and his countrymen.

(c) Covered the ground.

(d) The poet looks upon his country with love and affection. He thinks that the canefields look
lush and great and he loves the trees and the flower there.

ARE YOU STILL PLAYING YOUR FLUTE

Practice 1
(a) A very perceptive woman
(b) my younger brothers unemployed and desperate
(c) Accept one of the three phrases:
my people disunited by politics
my friend slaughtered mercilessly
this world is too old and bleeding.

(d) Perhaps the yield is not rewarding/ the harvest is destroyed due to bad weather.

Practice 2

(a) The melody concealed in the slim hollow of the bamboo/uncovered by the breath of
an artist.
(b) Abandoned
(c) More and more people are leaving the village to work in the city.
(d) The poet is very unhappy at the problems that the world faces such as unemployment,
terrible conflicts, disunity and wars that have killed many people.

Practice 3

(a) She longs to hear her beloved playing his flute.
(b) It refers to where her persona is, which is the city.
(c) She feels guilty because there are serious problems in the world such as
unemployment, disunity and war.
(d) i. to create more jobs to curb rising unemployment.
ii. to ensure people stay united and are not divided by politics and war.


NOVEL THE CURSE
Suggested approaches
Question 1

Character
chosen
Reasons Details/Textual evidence Personal comments
(PC)


Azreen

Reason 1

Se is brave.




1-She furthers her studies in London
(Chapter 1).She nearly freezes to death on
her first day in London and almost gets lost
wandering around London all by herself
(Chapter 6).

1-Even though she is still
young and a girl, she goes
to such a far place without
any close persons
accompanying her.She is
not used to travelling
farand not well-exposed to







2-She bravely goes to the Old Ladys house
even though the villagers think she is an evil
witch.The first time she gets to meet the Old
Lady, she is chased off by her. She has
trampled all over her plants. However, she
returns and repairs the trampled garden.
(Chapter 5)


3- She takes the blame for Mohd. Asraf in
the bull incident by admitting that she is the
one who opens the gate of the farm and lets
the bull escapes.The bull later injures her
mother in an accident causing her to lose the
use of the leg.(Chapter 6)






4- She confronts her father about Madhuris
murder until he is forced to reveal the
truth.Her father looks at her as if to challenge
her when she has the parang with her and
sees the blade of the parang stained with
white and sticky tree sap.She even asks,
You killed her, didnt you, Abah? (Chapter
11)






the western lifestyle and
cultures or the outside
world. All these are in fact
strange for her but she
manages to survive there.

2-Although she has heard
a lot of bad things about
the Old Lady, she does not
feel scared to see her. She
wouldnt have returned to
her house to repair the
trampled garden if she is
not a brave girl.

3-This shows that she is
brave to face En Mohan
and his sons even she is a
lady.What if they harm
her?Although she is
blamed and scolded by her
father for being
irresponsible, she bravely
endures it all and never
tells anyone what really
happens.

4-Even though she is not
in good terms with her
father, she has the courage
to ask him such questions




Reason 2

She is
responsible.







1-She feels responsible to take her mother to
the burial ground to bid farewell to Madhuri
even though this has made her father
angry.When he sees her with her mother,he
asks her to take her mother home but the
feeling of responsibility makes her refuse
and not to follow his order even he is
walking angrily towards her. (Chapter 4)

1-She knows her action
would lead to his anger.
However, having the
sense of responsibility
towards her mother makes
her stay.He may have
done something bad to her
but she seems to be
willing to face him. Else,
she would have gone back




2- When the Old Ladys house catches fire,
she tries to rescue the Old Lady.Amidst the
heavy chocking smoke, she rushes into her
house and calls for her.However, in turn she
has to be rescued by her father. (Chapter 10)





3- She is the one who is responsible to take
the Old Lady to Mohd. Asrafs house to cure
his grandmother even though she knows the
villagers hate her.She even argues with Puan
Normala as the later accuses her of bringing
back the witch to the village thus causing the
continuous downpour. (Chapter 9)


4- When she break her mothers favourite
basket, she stay awake the whole night
together with Madhuri and try to weave a
new one.She did not have dinner.Her fingers
hurt and her eyes watered after long hours of
slaving with the intricate craftwork but she
did not give up,neither did her sister.





home.

2-She ignores the danger
she might face.She may
be trapped in the house
and burnt to ash.This
shows how responsible
she is.




3-Her responsibility has
made her done this.She
ignores what people say
about her action.What she
does may lead to anger
among the villagers.



4- She is fully responsible
for what has happened.
Reason 3

She is
determined.





1- She tries to tackle the angry mob who are
about to attack the Old Lady.She tries to stop
Mohd. Asraf but he refuses to listen.She
even stabs his foot causing Asraf to drop the
hoe which sets the Old Ladys house on fire.
(Chapter 10)






2- When the Old Lady dies, she is
determined to confront Mohd. Asraf like a
wild cat.She beats him, scratches him and
kicks him. She also demands explanation of
his relationship with Madhuri. (Chapter 10)

1- She is determined to do
this even though there are
many men with Mohd.
Asraf.She might be
attacked by them too.
Stabbing him shows her
determination to save the
Old Lady too.





2-She is determined to do
that to a man who is much
stronger than she is. He
might just fight back.











Reason4
















Reason 5















1- Using the information from the table and the layout given below, write out the complete
answer.

In the novel The Curse written by Lee Su Ann, a character I like the most is
__________. There are several reasons why I choose him / her as my favourite character.

One of the reasons is that he / she is ___(Reason 1)____. This is proven
_____________
_________________________(details/textual
evidence/PC)_____________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__.

Another reason is his / her ____(Reason 2) .
__________________________________
_______________________(details/textual
evidence/PC)________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___
___________________________________________ .

Not only that, he / she is also ___(Reason 3)___. He / She
________________________
_______________________(details/textual
evidence/PC)________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___
___________________________________________________________________ .

Being __(Reason 4)____ also makes me choose him / her as the character I like the
most.
_______________________________________(details/textual
evidence/PC)________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__
_______________________________________________________ .

Moreover, he / she is ___(Reason 5)___ .
_____________________________________
_________________________________(details/textual
evidence/PC)______________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__
__________________________________________________________________ .

Those are the reasons why I choose ________________ as the character I like the
most.

Question 2


Theme

Characters and incidents
that show determination

Textual details on each incident

Personal comments
(PC)





Determination

Azreen

Incidents :
1-When she returns home
from London upon
knowing her sister

2-

3-

4-

5-

*Refer to the answer for
Question 1 .The incidents,
the details & the PC can
be used to answer this
part.

1-She quickly comes back to be with
her family even though her exam is
around the corner.
















Old Lady

Incidents :
1-When she goes to the
village to cure Nek, Mohd
Asrafs grandmother.


2-When she defends
herself against her abusive
husband that leads to his
death.


Asraf

Incidents :
1-When he is determined
to leave the village with
Madhuri.
2- When he is determined
to ask the Old Ladys help
to cure Nek.


3-When he goes to the Old
Ladys house for revenge



Other characters and
incidents



















1- Using the information from the table and the layout given below, write out the complete
answer.

In the novel The Curse written by Lee Su Ann, the theme of determination is clearly portrayed.
This can be seen in some of the characters and incidents in the novel.

Determination is well-portrayed by_________(character)______. One of the incidents that
shows
this is when he / she ____________________(incident)_____________________.
_______________
______________________________(textual details&
PC)_________________________________.
Another incident is when he / she
_______________(incident)_______________________________.
______________________________(textual details&
PC)__________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
___.
____________________(other relevant incidents and textual details &
PC)_____________________
______________________________________________________________________________
___.

______(character)_____ also portrays determination. The incident happens when
____________
_____(incident)______________________________________. _____________________________
________________(textual details& PC)________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.
__________
_________________(other incidents and textual details& PC)________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________.

Other than that, determination is also shown by ___(character)_____ when he / she
__________
______________(incident)___________________. _________________(textual details& PC)______

________________________________________________________________________________.
____________(other incidents and textual details &
PC)_____________________________________.

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

The incidents experienced by the characters mentioned show that the theme of deterrnination
is
vividly portrayed in the novel.


3. Replace the highlighted words in the report below with the correct answers.

Title : 1Murid 1Sukan 1Malaysia Walk
To : Principal
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kurau Date: 15 July 2012

Recently my school had organized the 1Murid 1Sukan 1Malaysia Walk . I have make some
observations throughout the event and will like to report to you about it.

The momentous and colourful event was holds on 10 July 2012. There were 1,350 excited
students who gathering in the school field to walk for 1.5 kilometres with their teachers, the
representatives from the Parent-Teacher Association as well as a personnel from the District
Education Office. The Walk began right after the District Education officer launches the event at 7.45
a.m.

The main objective of the Walk was to increased fitness among students. Many teenagers
nowadays are more interested to sit in front of their computers or be the potato couch instead of doing
any physical exercises. It is an unhealthy lifestyle as it led to obesity. Thus, it is hoped that the
programme will initiates the students interests in doing exercises as part of daily routines.

Secondly, the event is aimed to instill unity among students. Every student from all walks of
life walk together, hand in hand, without any uneasy feelings towards each other. They really enjoyed
themselves and showing their espirit de corps while taking part in the activities regardless of their
different race.

Finally, this programme was intended to promote students to excel in sports. On the day, all
the students have a chance to try out the different types of sports such as badminton, fulsal and
archery. They were also expose to other types of sports and the opportunity awaiting for them in the
sports field through the exhibition held.

Right after the students completed their walk, they gather in the school field again for an
aerobic exercise. The school had invited an experienced instructor to lead the session. Again they
have a lot of fun following the steps and instructions as they are exercising.

The school also had invites a few sports agencies to do exhibition in the school hall. The
students have a chance to visit the kiosks and get important information about different types of
sports along the day. They learn how to excel in sports and becoming as successful as Datuk Nicol
David, Safee Sali and Datuk Lim Chong Wei.

The archery clinic is the most famous activity of the day. The students were interested to
know more about archery. They were ecstatic to got their hands on the archery set and tried to shoot
arrows on the target.

Another activity for the day was futsal competition. Each team consists of students from
different forms and of multi racial. All teams had shown their talents and great effort in won the
competition. Our coach, Mr Azhar, had also identifies a few hidden talents for our school football
team.

The students also had showing their interest in badminton competition. The final game was
between Rahim Jailani from form 4 and Rushdan Ahmad from form 3. It was a fantastic game as both
of them were very good and skillful. The crowd cheers as Rahim Jailani finally wins the game after a
hard and long game.

To conclude, event like 1Murid 1Sukan 1Malaysia Walk is very important to instill the love
for sports among the young generation. Therefore the Ministry of Education effort to have this event
organises annually is a smart move. Besides creating more skillful and professional sportsman, it
helpto impart a positive habit towards a healthier nation.


Reported by:

Mohd Harris bin Mohd Hassan














ARTICLE
How To Cope With Stress
Written By: Nurin Hannah Khalisah
Stress is a word closely associated with students like us who are studying for SPM
examination. Whether we like it or not, stress will occur especially when our family or
teachers pressure us to get flying colours in our results. Competition between friends to excel
and be the best also added in more tense to this problem. If there is no way of getting out
from stress, we should find way to cope with it.
First, we need to do regular exercise. By just sitting and studying for hours, it is
actually adding more pressure and causing stress. Drop everything and go outside for
walking or jogging and enjoy the nature that surely will do us good. Besides, having hobbies
can be a good way to release our tension. Hobbies such as drawing, fishing or photography
can help us to relax our tensed mind. To have a balance time between studying and relaxing,
we need a good time table. This may help us to organise our activities well. Instead
of studying alone, why not we try to work in group to share or combine our ideas and
knowledge. Different people have difference way of thinking. By working together we can
gain more knowledge, views and experiences. It is easier for us to discuss something that we
do not know and motivate each other.
Having a balanced diet is essential for our body to maintain good health and clear
mind. Our bodies need the right amount of nutrition to produce energy for us to focus on our
study .Lacking of these will make us easily tired and surely we are unable to concentrate in
class and not active in cocurriculum activities such as sport and any physical activities which
require us to be fit. Sleeping eight hours a day is a must. In other word, it is important for us
to have enough sleep. Do not cut our sleeping hours by studying late into the night and then
wake up early the next morning. Once we do not have enough sleep, it will definitely distract
our focus in our study. We tend to feel tired , sleepy and end up sleeping in class . We also
cannot concentrate and unable to excel teachers teaching. Worse, it is also affected our
mental and emotion.
Studying using a correct study skill will make us less stress. It is easier for to absorb
what we have learned and prepare well for the coming examination. Making short notes and
mind map can really help us in our study because our notes are more organise and easier to
understand. A check list of what are the thing we should do also help us to make sure all the
things we suppose to complete are done. Another way to cope with stress is seek advice if we
have any problem that piled up in our mind. It is important to share our problem with
somebody that we can trust. Lay everything on the table so that you will be less stress. Let
others who love us, elbow our burden and find the way out of the problem together. It is also
can avoid us from doing something which we are not supposed to do such as commit suicide.
Outdoor activities also can help to reduce our stress. It can help us to have an active
body, mind and free from stress. For loner who love to be alone, they can put on their running
shoes to pound on the track, running to playing squash or as simplest as brisk walking. Those
who prefer company , they can enjoy playing badminton , soccer or even go-cart. We also
should talk to our family or even teachers that they pushing us too much. Tell them that we
also need some space to breathe and relax rather than study all the time. Listen to the music
also can help us with our stress. By listening to or favourite music automatically it may calm
our mind because it has an energy flow which can drain out our tension and stress.
For teenagers like us, obviously we cannot run away from stress but we still be able to
manage it wisely by taking immediate and correct action. Dont let stress control your mind.