Modul PMR (Jawab Untuk Semua Subjek A')

MODUL JUSSA
PMR
( Jawab Untuk
Semua Subjek A )
ANJURAN
KERAJAAN NEGERI PERLIS
DENGAN KERJASAMA
JABATAN PELAJARAN NEGERI PERLIS DAN
MAJLIS GURU CEMERLANG NEGERI PERLIS
2012
BAHASA INGGERIS
MELANGKAH SEDERAP SENADA SEIRAMA
MENUJU SATU DESTINASI
Panel Penggubal:
1. Pn. Yang Hameza Meor
Abdul Rashid
2. Pn. Siti Jawahir Skh. Abu
Bakar
3. Pn. Rahimah Ibrahim
4. Pn. Sharida Shafie
5. Cik Farhani Suhimi
Text Completion / Rational Cloze

Examination tips
3
Before the examination

1. Master the rules of grammar, particularly on items commonly tested in this section:
- verbs
- pronouns (he, she, it, they, etc)
- subject-verb agreements
- relative pronouns (who, whose, which, etc)
- prepositions (beneath, on, at, through, etc)
- articles (a, an, the)
- conjunctions (and, but, because, etc)
- adjectives (pretty, good, enormous, etc)
- tenses (present, past, future)
- modals (can, will, shall, etc)
- sentence connectors / linkers (thus, moreover, however, etc)
- adverbs (quickly, immediately, gracefully, etc)
2. Do a lot of practices for this section.
3. Read widely. You need to have a good command of vocabulary to do well in this section. Use
a dictionary to help you find the meanings of difficult words or phrases.
During examination
1. Read through the whole passage to get an idea of what it is all about. If you do not
understand, read it again slowly and carefully.
2. While reading, look out for clues that may help you in identifying the best answer. (Check for
the tenses used and the grammatical keywords.)
3. Next, study the words or the sentences that come before and after the blanks. These words
may provide you with important clues to get the best answer.
4. Try fitting each option into the numbered blank. Be extra careful. The correct phrase should be
grammatically and logically acceptable.
5. Sometimes, the answers are very close. Choose the best answer for each blank. Cross out
the options that are clearly incorrect.
6. Finally, when you have finished, read through the passage again to make sure your answers
are grammatically correct and the passage itself makes sense.
Grammar : Parts of speech

Parts of
speech
Definition
Examples
Noun
(kata nama)
A word that names a person, place, thing,

animal, concept or activity or idea.
Uncountable nouns (nU) : Nouns that
cannot be
counted
Countable nouns (nC) : Nouns that can
be counted
tree, apple, orange, kitten,

hospital, frog
e.g.: The cat jumps over
the fence.
Verb
(kata kerja)
A word that describes an action or state
talk, eat, run, shout, jump,

is , was, am.
e.g. : the cat climbs.
I, he, she, it, they, we, our,
itself
e.g.: Ali likes durian. He is
eating it now
beautiful, tall, clever, blue,
red, kind
e.g.: A beautiful clever girl
Pronoun
(ganti nama)
A word that takes the place of a noun
Adjective
(sifat nama)
A word that describes a noun or pronoun
Adverb
(sifat kata)
A word that gives more information about

a verb, an adjective or an adverb
Preposition
(Kata Sendi)
A word that shows relationship between a

noun or pronoun with another word in a
sentence
Article
A word that is used before nouns.

Indefinite articles (a and an) are used
with singular uncountable nouns only. The
definite article (the) is used for both
countable and uncountable nouns.
a, an , the
Conjunction
(Kata Hubung)
A word that joins two or more words,

phrases or clauses.
and, or, but, however,

therefore, moreover, so,
although
Interjection
(kata seruan)
A word used to show strong feeling.
Ouch! Wow! Ah! Ops!

Hey!
Grammar rules : Tenses

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quickly, fast, slowly, very,

carefully
e.g.: The cat walks slowly
and quietly.
on, at, about, towards,
near, along, under, below,
onto, inside, around,
between
The Simple Present Tense

The Simple Present Tense is used:
a) To show a habitual action ( done regularly)
e.g.: Mother goes to market twice a week.
e.g.: Aina always sleeps early.
b) To express a fact or truth
e.g.: The owl hunts at night.
c) To declare something or make observations
e.g.: That book belongs to Ali.
e.g.: He always comes to school early.
d) To show future action that is part of a schedule / timetable
e.g.: The train leaves in five minutes.
Singular
I
You
---------------He
She
It
(verb)
Plural
eat
catch
lie
- -----------eats
catches
lies
We
You
They
(verb)
eat
catch
lie
The Present Continuous Tense

The Present Continuous Tense is used:
a) To show a habitual negative action ( done regularly)
e.g.: The two brothers are always quarrelling.
e.g.: She is always singing the same song.
b) To show an action that is happening.
e.g.: The teacher is teaching now.
e.g.: The boys are playing in the field.
c) To show a future action that is a part of a plan.
e.g.: They are going camping next week.
e.g.: I am visiting my grandmother this weekend.
d) To show a progress
e.g.: The water is boiling.
Singular
( verb + ing )
e.g.: Ali is improving.

Plural
are
( verb + ing )
I
------You
------He
She
It
am
------are
------is
eating
catching
lying
eating
catching
lying
We
You
They
The Present Perfect Tense

Present Perfect Tense is formed by using has or have with the past participle.
Uses of the Present Perfect Tense include:
a) To describe an action or situation that ended a short time ago. (usually with the word just)
e.g.: Mr. Tan has just arrived home from work.
b) To describe an action which started in the past and continues up to the present (usually with
the expressions since and for)
e.g.: I have known Siti for ten years.
e.g.: He has lived here since 2009.
c) To connect the result of a past action to the present.
e.g.: Someone has stolen her purse. (She does not have the purse with her now.)
d) To describe an action or situation that has happened but the time reference is not given.
e.g.: Ali has taken his lunch.
e.g.: They have decorated the hall.
(verb past
participle)
Singular
I
You
--------He
She
It
have
------has
(verb past
participle)
Plural
We
You
They
eaten
caught
lied
have
The Simple Past Tense

Simple Past Tense is formed by the past tense form of the verb.
Uses of the Simple Past Tense include:
a) To describe an action or situation that has completed in the past.
e.g.: Ali was a teacher.
b) To describe an action which happened in the past with a time reference.
e.g.: I went to Johor last year.
e.g.: Ali spoke to the teacher yesterday.
c) To show habitual past action.
e.g.: We swam in the river when we were young.
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eaten
caught
lied
e.g.: They always stayed at our place when they visited us.
Singular
(verb)
Plural
(verb)
I
You
He
She
It
ate
caught
lied
We
You
They
ate
caught
lied
The Past Continuous Tense

The Past Continuous Tense is used:
a) To show a habitual negative action in the past.
e.g.: The two brothers were always quarrelling.
e.g.: She was always singing the same song.
b) To show an action that was happening at a time in the past.
e.g.: The teacher was teaching.
e.g.: The boys were playing in the field.
c) To show an action that was happening at a specific moment in the past.
e.g.: Ali was reading when I visited him.
e.g.: The girls were discussing their project when they heard a scream.
d) To show two actions taking place at the same time in the past.
e.g.: While Ali was singing, his brother was playing the guitar.
e.g.: While the boys were playing football, the girls were playing netball.
( verb + ing )
Singular
I
He
She
It
-------
-------
You
were
was
( verb + ing )
Plural
eating
catching
lying
We
You
They
The Past Perfect Tense

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were
eating
catching
lying
Past Perfect Tense is formed by using had with the past participle.
Uses of the Past Perfect Tense include:
a) When two events happened in the past, the event that happened first is in the past perfect
tense while the second event is in the simple past tense.
e.g.: I had cooked dinner before my parents came home.
b) with the conditional if only.
e.g.: If only I had listened to your advice to leave early, I would not have
missed the bus.
e.g.: If only I had not scolded my brother, he would not be crying.
(verb past
participle)
Singular
I
You
He
She
It
had
(verb past
participle)
Plural
We
You
They
eaten
caught
lied
had
eaten
caught
lied
Future Tense
The Future Tense is used:
a) To show a planned action for the future.
e.g.: I will buy the book tomorrow.
e.g.: Ali will talk to the teacher later.
Singular
I
You
He
She
It
will
(base form
verb)
Plural
eat
catch
lie
We
You
They
Practice 1
9
(base form
verb)
will
eat
catch
lie
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
Dear Margaret,
I was very happy to receive your letter ___(1)___ me to join you and your
family for a holiday in Port Dickson. Thank you very much. I wish I could accept your
____(2)_____ but I have to help my mother in her cake shop. One of the workers has
___(3)___ and my mother __(4)__ not been able to get a new worker.
I dont mind ___(5)___ my mother in the shop. I have ___(6)___ how to make
many kinds of cakes. My mother __(7)__ also promised to give me more money to
spend. Ill be rich! But Im going to ___(8)____ everything. I think Ill save half of what
my mother ___(9)___ me.
I know I shall miss all the fun in Port Dickson. You will invite me again,
___(10)___ you?
Do take good care of yourself and happy holidays! Bye.
Your friend,
Shirley
A
B
C
D
invite
invites
inviting
invited
A
B
C
D
learn
learns
learnt
learning
A
B
C
D
invitation
invites
inviting
invite
A
B
C
D
has
is
have
was
A
B
C
D
leave
leaving
left
leaves
A
B
C
D
spend
spends
spending
spent
A
B
C
D
has
have
having
had
A
B
C
D
give
gives
gave
given
A
B
C
D
help
helps
helped
helping
10
A
B
C
D
will
can
wont
cant
10
Practice 2
20 February 2012
This evening I attended Siew Chengs birthday party. It was wonderful to (1) her again after
more than ten months. She has (2) much taller and slimmer. But she is (3) the same
friendly and understanding person I used to (4) .
I also made some new friends tonight. John Selvam and his brother, Richard, made me
(5) almost the whole evening. They were very good at telling jokes. I was also (6) to
Sabrina Yusof. I like her very much. She is very (7) . Id like to get to know her (8) .
We share many hobbies.
I think Ive been very greedy this evening. I have (9) too much. My stomach is
starting to feel terrible. I think Ill go to bed now and try to (10) . I hope Ill feel better
tomorrow.
A
B
C
D
sees
see
seen
saw
A
B
C
D
introduce
introduced
introducing
introduction
A
B
C
D
grown
grew
grow
grows
A
B
C
D
proud
dishonest
lazy
friendly
A
B
C
D
never
sometimes
still
maybe
A
B
C
D
good
better
best
always
A
B
C
D
know
knew
knows
known
A
B
C
D
eat
ate
eats
eaten
A
B
C
D
laugh
laughed
laughing
laughs
10
A
B
C
D
sleep
sleeping
slept
asleep
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Practice 3
Nasri lives in Kuala Lumpur. His family members (1) back in Chaah, which is a
small town in Johor. He (2) four sisters and a young brother. They are all still studying in
primary school.
Nasri was born in Chaah and he
(3)
there until Year 6. Then he moved to a
boarding school in Kuala Lumpur in Form One. He misses his family and (4) forward to
going back during the school holidays. Nasri (5) like being in Kuala Lumpur. There are
so many things to do. He has gone to the cinemas with his friends and they have visited the
public libraries. They (6) around by bus which is cheap and convenient. Although they
(7) have to walk a lot, they do not mind.
When Nasir goes back to Chaah, he (8) the peace and quiet there. However, after
a few days, he gets bored because there (9) nothing to do except sleep and eat. There are
no big shopping malls to visit. He normally cycles around and visits his old friends and
relatives.
He enjoys living in a big town and
(10)
to study there until he gets into
university.
A
B
C
D
is
are
was
were
A
B
C
D
travels
travel
travelled
travelling
A
B
C
D
having
have
had
has
A
B
C
D
have
has
had
having
A
B
C
D
studied
study
studies
studying
A
B
C
D
liked
liking
like
likes
A
B
C
D
looking
look
looks
looked
A
B
C
D
were
was
are
is
A
B
C
D
do
does
did
doing
10
A
B
C
D
hoping
hoped
hope
hopes
Practice 4
12
Books are getting really expensive these days. For example, the latest Harry Potter
book (1) at RM89.90. How many people can (2) that? Where else can children who
are interested in reading get (3) reading materials?
Well, there are now many rent-and-buy bookstores (4) cater to bookworms. Such
stores stock a huge (5) of English, Malay and Chinese books, which are all in good
condition. They cater to all children, teenagers and adults who are hooked (6) reading.
There (7) Enid Blyton adventure stories, Sweet Valley High novels and Archie comics
for children, and even books that range (8) medical thrillers to espionage, for adults.
Rental rates (9) as low as RM3 to RM12 for a rare title. Each book is rented out
for 90 days. Books returned (10) the due date are charged for a second rental period.
A
B
C
D
is
was
sells
costs
A
B
C
D
in
on
at
for
A
B
C
D
affect
effect
effort
afford
A
B
C
D
is
are
has
have
A
B
C
D
his
they
their
theirs
A
B
C
D
beyond
beside
across
from
A
B
C
D
to
can
will
for
A
B
C
D
start
starts
started
starting
A
B
C
D
chose
choice
choices
choose
10
A
B
C
D
by
from
after
before
Practice 5
13
Good evening. Tonight the main news is all about the weather. Storms are (1) in all
parts of the country.
In Kota Bharu, many roads are
(2)
because of flood waters. The Kelantan river
has (3) its banks again. Residents have been (4)

centres. Efforts are now being made to
relief centres. The people are
(5)
to higher grounds or out up at relief
more residents in low-laying areas to these
(6) to keep tuned to the radio for news on the weather. The
sea is expected to be rough with strong winds blowing from the

fishing boats are advised to stay
(7)
of the sea. Small
(8) from the sea during the storm.
Elsewhere, heavy rain has also been

up-rooted and roof tops blown away.
(9) . In Kampung Pencala, trees have been
(10) , no one was hurt. The affected families are
now staying with their relatives, friends or at relief centres set up in community halls and
schools.
A
B
C
D
seen
reported
expected
forecast
A
B
C
D
told
required
asked
advised
A
B
C
D
jammed
diverted
closed
destroyed
A
B
C
D
angle
middle
point
direction
A
B
C
D
broken
poured
destroyed
overflowed
A
B
C
D
put
away
in
back
A
B
C
D
evacuated
helped
rescued
taken
A
B
C
D
seen
expected
reported
falling
A
B
C
D
carry
take
direct
move
10
A
B
C
D
Expectedly
Hopefully
Incidentally
Fortunately
Practice 6
14
Read the dialogue below and answer the questions that follow.
Arina
Miss Lim
Arina
Miss Lim
Arina
:
:
:
:
:
Miss Lim
Arina
Miss Lim
Arina
Miss Lim
:
:
:
:
Arina
Miss Lim
Arina
Miss Lim
:
:
:
:
Hello, may I please speak to Miss Lim?

Speaking.
Miss Lim, __________ (1) is Arina.
Hello, Arina. Are you coming to class on Tuesday?
Miss Lim, Im sorry but I _______ (2) make it for class next Tuesday. I need to be
_______ (3) netball practice from 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. So, I need to change the time of
________ (4) music class.
On Tuesdays, my first class is at 3.30 p.m. Can you come at 2.15 p.m. ________ (5)
your class?
I think 2.15 p.m. is a bit too _______ (6) for me. I only get home at 1.40 p.m.
Oh! I see.
Can I have my class on Saturday evening _______ (7)?
Sorry, ________ (8) that is not possible. I am fully booked by other students on
Saturdays.
In that case, can I have my class slightly _________ (9), at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday?
Yes, that ________ (10) be possible. So, Ill change it to 2.30 p.m.
Thank you, Miss Lim.
No problem. See you tomorrow then, Arina.
A this
B that
C these
D those
A can
B cant
C dont
D doesnt
A at
B on
C with
D during
A her
B our
C mine
D your
A at
B for
C after
D before
A rush
B fast
C rushed
D faster
A only
B when
C instead
D however
A so
B or
C but
D and
A later
B earlier
C slower
D quicker
10
A could
B couldnt
C will
D wont
Answers
Practice 1
15
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
C
A
C
A
D
C
A
A
B
C
Practice 4
1. C
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. A
10. C
Practice 2
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. B
9. D
10. A
Practice 5
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. D
7. D
8. B
9. C
10. D
Practice 3
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. D
10. D
Practice 6
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. C
9. A
10. C
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READING COMPREHENSION
Notes for teachers:
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PMR WATCH
1. Reading comprehension is tested in Paper 1 (Questions 27 40) of the 2012 PMR English paper.
2. There are 14 questions, each carrying 1 mark.
3. Six questions (Questions 27 32) are based on a non-linear text and eight questions (Questions 33 40)
on a linear text.
GUIDELINES
1. Read the questions first then the passage.
Normally, some questions will be set to test at the knowledge level (not necessarily in the first paragraph).
Students can get the answers directly from the passage. The rest of the questions are asked in sequence.
2. Identify the keywords from the questions:
a. Why, what - reasons
b. Where - place
c. Who - people
d. When - time
3. Vocabulary identify words/phrases used within the context.
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Types of questions:
Direct questions
~ Locate specific information and supporting details
Vocabulary questions
~ Understanding words and phrases
~ Contextual clues
Inferential questions
~ Contextual clues
Analytical questions
~ Theme
~ Main idea
Practice 1
18
Read the following poster carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.
DENGUE FEVER
What is Dengue?
It is a disease caused by the Aedes mosquito.
It is found in tropical and sub-tropical regions around the world.
How is Dengue transmitted?
The Dengue virus is transmitted to humans through bites of female Aedes mosquitoes.
These mosquitoes acquire/get the virus while feeding on the blood of an infected person.
After 8-10 days of incubation, an infected mosquito can transmit the virus to humans.
The lifespan of a mosquito is between 15 to 65 days and it will infect as many people as
it possibly can while it is still alive.
What are the signs?
Dengue fever is a flu-like illness with high fever, headache, pain behind the eyes,
muscle and joint pains and rashes. It seldom causes death.
Dengue haemorrhagic fever may cause death.
What can you do to prevent or control Dengue?
Make sure your house is free from Aedes mosquitoes by:
getting rid of containers, both man-made and natural, that can breed mosquitoes (manmade containers include flower pot base plants, metal drums, plastic food containers,
tyres while natural containers include leaves and fruit shells);
spraying insecticides in the house to kill the hidden mosquitoes;
using insecticide such as ABATE when storing water.
Remember: Prevention is better than cure!
Dengue fever can be found in

A
B
C
D
tropical countries only

sub-tropical countries
both tropical and sub-tropical countries
all countries around the world
Dengue fever is transmitted through
A
bites of mosquitoes
B
bites of Aedes mosquitoes
C
bites of female mosquitoes
D
bites of female Aedes mosquitoes
How long can Aedes mosquitoes live?
19
A
B
C
D
4
All of the following are signs of dengue fever EXCEPT

A
B
C
D
high fever
headaches
nausea
rashes
ABATE is
A
B
C
D
8-10 days
8-15 days
15-20 days
15-65 days
a man-made container
a type of mosquito
a spray
an insecticide
The best explanation for Prevention is better than cure is

A
B
C
D
prevent the Aedes mosquitoes from spreading

you cannot cure dengue fever from infecting humans
it is easier to prevent a cure using insecticide
it is better to be careful first than to try to solve a problem after it has happened
Read the following letter and answer the following questions.

128, Taman Sepakat,
51000 Kuala Lumpur.
16 June 2012.
Dear John,
Thank you for your letter which I received two days ago. I must really commend you on your ability to write.
Congratulations on winning the second prize in the national-level Petronas Art Competition. Your parents
must be proud of you. Keep on practising and participate in more competitions to hone your skills. Exposure to
higher level competition will spur you to achieve greater heights, so look out for opportunities. Ill keep my eyes
peeled for advertisement and will let you know if I come across any worthwhile competitions. Meantime, continue
to brush up on your skills. Observe techniques used by great artists, study them and develop your own style and
individuality. With determination and hard work, you will succeed.
John, along your way to success, there may be times of hardship. There may be times when things do not
work out. Do not be discouraged, but persevere, for success comes to those who do not quit.
Talking about persevering, Im sorry to hear that your brother James did poorly in his recent exam. Tell him
not to be sad but to take his failure as a challenge to strive for better results the next time. Remind him about
the story of the runner who didnt give up, which Aunty Molly told both of you, and tell him to be that runner. As his
elder brother, advise him to study hard, and help him with his studies. Make sure that he understands his lessons
and encourage him to seek help from teachers or friends. Ill be going to Johor Bahru on a business trip next
weekend, and I shall drop by to speak to him. In the meantime, help him overcome the difficulties he faces in his
studies.
Well, John, I think youve heard enough from me for the time being. After all, Ill be meeting you in person
in less than ten days time and well have the opportunity to talk. Continue to develop your talents and help James
discover his.
Your uncle,
Francis
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John is Franciss
20
A
B
C
D
niece
uncle
cousin
nephew
John can improve his art by doing the following except

A
painting constantly
B
joining more national-level competitions
C
visiting art galleries to study paintings done by other artists
D
look through the newspapers for announcements on art competitions
Molly and Francis maybe related in the following ways except

A
B
C
D
brother and sister

husband and wife
uncle and niece
cousins
10
The following are reasons why Francis wrote the letter except
A
to condemn
B
to encourage
C
to congratulate
D
to express concern
11
The word persevere refers to

A
study
B
tolerate
C
carry on
D
be polite
12
The phrase to take his failure as a challenge can best be described by the saying
A
Look before you leap
B
A stitch in time saves nine
C
Failure is the mother a success
D
Dont count your chicken before they are hatched
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John helps his younger brother by

A
going on a business trip
B
meeting Uncle Francis to talk to him
C
observing the techniques used by great artists
D
advising him to study hard and get help from teachers and friends
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Select the correct statement.

A
Francis is a businessman
B
Johns future in the field of art is bleak
C
James performed superbly in the recent exam
D
Aunt Molly is encouraging Francis to persevere in whatever he does
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Practice 2
Read the dialogue below and study the map given carefully, then answer the questions that follow.
Mr. Grahame : Excuse me. I need to go to Seaview Hotel. Can you tell me the direction?
Iskandar
: Yes, of course. Seaview Hotel is along Jalan Mawar. Its not far from here. You
have to walk down this road and then turn left at the roundabout. Now you will be
in Jalan Melati. You will see some shops on your right and left. You will soon
come to a T-junction. Turn right here and walk straight down until you come to a
crossroad. Then turn left. You will see some shops and a clinic on your right. There
is a road beside the clinic. Turn into this road. This is Jalan Mawar. Seaview Hotel
is here, on your left.
Mr. Grahame : Oh dear! Im confused. Could you repeat the directions while I write everything
down?
Iskandar
: Ive a better idea. Ill draw a map for you. Do you have a piece of paper?
Mr. Grahame : Yes, here it is. Thank you. Thats very kind of you.
Iskandar
: Youre welcome.
Mr. Grahame wanted to go to

A
B
C
D
A crossroad is a junction where

A
B
C
D
the post office

Seaview Hotel
Iskandars house
Jalan Mawar
two roads meet

four roads meet
all roads end in a cross
it is dangerous to cross
Iskandar asked for a piece of paper because he wanted to

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A
B
C
D
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draw a map
write the directions down
write his address
draw a picture of Seaview Hotel
What is opposite Seaview Hotel in the map?

A
B
C
D
Supermarket
An office building
A shopping complex
A medical centre
The dialogue is mainly about

A
B
C
D
Seaview Hotel
how far Seaview Hotel is
directions to Seaview Hotel
the buildings near Seaview Hotel
What is the large building along Jalan Melati as shown on the map?
A
B
C
D
Stadium
Permai Medical Centre
Swimming pool
A supermarket
Read the dialogue below and answer the questions that follow.
Danial
:
Pak Hassan :
Danial
Pak Hassan :
Danial
:
Pak Hassan :
Danial
:
Pak Hassan :
Danial
Pak Hassan :
Danial
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What time should I rise and shine tomorrow morning, Pak Ngah?
I am normally up by 5 oclock in the morning. Are you sure you want to get up so
early? You are on holiday, you know. Dont you want to sleep in? your father wants
you to relax. He is my older brother, so I have to listen to him.
Oh, please, Pak Ngah. I will only be here for a few days. I want to help you with
your chores. I know you have a lot of work to do.
Thats right. I do have a fair bit of work to do every morning and I like to finish
before the sun comes up. Otherwise, it gets too hot to work fast.
What can I help you with, Pak Ngah?
Well, I usually feed the chickens, ducks, goats and cows first. You can help me to
collect the chicken eggs and feed the chickens and ducks.
Thats easy. You also milk the cows and goats. Can I help?
You can try. It may not be easy at first but you can learn. After that, if you are not
too tired, we can pick the vegetables for the market. We have to be ready to go to
the market by six thirty, so we have to work quickly.
No problem, Pak Ngah. I will go to bed but I am not sure I can sleep. I am quite
excited about my first working day in a kampung tomorrow.
Good night, Danial. The cockerels will be crowing bright and early even if you
oversleep.
Good night.
Pak Hassan usually wakes up

A
early in the morning.
B
after the sun rises.
C
at six thirty
D
at five p.m
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Danial is Pak Hassans ..

A
cousin
B
son
C
niece
D
nephew
Why is Danial staying with Pak Hassan? He is .

A
working for him.
B
planning to relax.
C
feeding the chickens
D
spending his holidays
10
These are the chores that Pak Hassan needs to do except

A
milking the cows and goats.
B
picking the vegetables
C
feeding the livestock
D
sleeping in
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At the village, Danial will be learning to

A
milk the cows
B
go to the market
C
pluck the vegetables
D
collect chicken eggs
12
Pak Hassan wants to finish his chores before the sun rises because
A
it is easier to work in the dark.
B
the animals do not like the hot sun.
C
the hot sun makes it difficult to work quickly.
D
he wants to be at the market by six thirty in the morning.
13
Danial is excited about

A
helping with the chores on his uncles farm.
B
getting up late every morning
C
being a farmer in his life.
D
going to bed late.
14
Choose the incorrect statement.

A
This passage tells us of a farmers difficult life.
B
This passage is about the adventures of a boy from a big town.
C
This passage shows that life in a kampong and a town is different.
D
This passage gives us an idea of what a day in a kampong would be like.
Practice 3
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Read the following text and answer the questions that follow.
Twin sisters, May Lin and Sher Lin were very excited. They would be going to a new school
in a few days time. But at the same time they were also very nervous. They wondered
whether they could do well in their studies. Their brother, Robert, had warned them: Therell
be many more subjects and tons of homework!
Dont worry, their mother told them. If you plan out how you should spend your
time, you will have enough time for work and play. So why dont both of you plan your own
timetables?
The following day the twins showed their mother their timetables.
What advice did their mother give May Lin and Sher Lin?
A
They should study hard.
B
They should enjoy themselves.
C
They should make a class timetable.
D
They should plan how to spend their time.
According to Robert, life at the primary school level is easier because

A
B
C
D
there are fewer exams

pupils need not study very hard
the teachers give less homework
pupils are allowed to go home earlier
Study the two timetables. Which of the following statements is not true?
A
May Lin has no hobby.
B
Both Sher Lin and May Lin play the piano.
C
Sher Lins favourite hobby seems to be watching TV.
D
Compared to Sher Lin, May Lin spends more time revising her lessons.
Which of the following statements is true?
A
B
C
D
Sher Lin likes gardening.

May Lin goes to bed later than Sher Lin.
May Lin helps her mother to cook lunch every day.
Sher Lin spends more time on her studies than on watching TV.
According to the timetables above, Sher Lin and May Lin can
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A
B
C
D
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watch TV together
do gardening together
do homework together
help mother in the kitchen together
What do you think Sher Lins mother would say to her when she looks at her timetable?
A
B
C
D
Im glad you like gardening.

I didnt know you could play computer games.
Do you plan to do your homework at 3.00 pm?
Dont you think you are spending too much time watching TV?
Read the passage below carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow.
The two salesgirls continued talking though one of them could see Encik Husni approaching the
counter. He had to wait a full five minutes before Mei Ling, one of the salesgirls, turned to him with a
bothered look on her face.
I wonder if you could show me the latest range of belts for me, Encik Husni enquired. Mei Ling lazily
pointed her finger and curtly said, They are over there. Then she resumed her conversation with her
salesgirl friend.
As soon as she was sure Encik Husni was not within earshot, she complained, Did you see how
shabbily he was dressed? He must be blind too, as the belts are just around the corner, and he missed
them. Some people have the nerve!
At closing time, Miss Chan the sales supervisor walked over to Mei Lings counter and asked if a Malay
man had approached her for some belts. Yes, as a matter of fact he did, replied Mei Ling. Well, I hope
you showed him our range and pampered him with the service our company is so famous for. Encik Husni is
the new chairman of our company, Miss Chan said with a smile.
Mei Ling swallowed a gulp of air. She told herself she would say a prayer as soon as she got home. It
would be disastrous to lose her job over this.
According to the text above, Mei Ling is a

A supervisor
B customer
C salesgirl
D
cashier
The salesgirls were when Encik Husni arrived.

A
tagging items on offer
B folding clothes
C checking stock
D
talking
When Encik Husni approached the counter, Mei Ling should have
A
ignored him completely
B pretended not to see him at all
C continued talking to her friend
D
stopped talking and attended to him
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The phrase not within earshot means

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A
B
C
D
11
14
could not reach the ear

could not listen carefully
unable to hear from a specific distance
unable to touch the ear from a distance
Instead of merely pointing her finger to show Encik Husni where the belts were kept, Mei Ling
ought to have
A made fun of his dressing too
B asked her friend where it was
C accompanied him to where the belts were
D offered to show him where the belts and shirts were
A
B
C
D
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ill-treated
given a treat
treated shoddily
treated with respect
According
to the
Encikthat
Husni was
We can infer
frompassage,
the passage
A
B
C
D
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Mei Ling is Miss Chans subordinate
Mei Ling will be punished for her inaction
Encik Husni was desperate to see the latest range of belts for men
Encik Husni wanted to learn more about the day to day operations of the company
It is obvious that Mei Ling

A will change her ways
B treated everyone fairly
C provided excellent customer service
D did not recognize the new company chairman
Practice 4
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Read the label below and answer the questions that follow.
GG
Instant Milk Power
For
Good Health and Strong Bones
GG skim milk powder is made from cows milk. So it is rich in protein and calcium. It is
very low in fat it contains only 0.7% milk fat.
GG skim milk also has all the important vitamins you need for good health. All you have to
do is drink just two glasses a day.
Directions:
Add 1 part GG skim milk powder to 4 parts warm or cold water. Stir. GG milk powder
dissolves instantly.
For even better taste, keep overnight in the fridge before use.
Keep lid tightly closed and store in a cool dry place.
Recommended price:
Peninsular Malaysia RM 12.99
East Malaysia RM 13.99
750 g
Warning:
Not suitable
for babies
Manufactured in New Zealand

Packed in Malaysia for
W&T Dairies (M) Sdn. Bhd.
16, Jalan Semangat,
46700, Petaling Jaya,
Selangor. Tel: 03-7566611
www.ggmilk.com.my
1
According to the label, what can GG instant skim milk powder do for us?
A
It is very easy to use.
B
It contains vitamins.
C
It is made from cows milk.
D
It helps to make our bones stronger.
GG instant skim milk is best for

A
babies
B
fat people
C
teenagers who are too thin
D
people with strong bones
If you want GG milk to taste better, you must

A
add vitamins
B
add more milk powder
C
leave it overnight in the fridge
D
drink it warm as soon as you make it
Which of the following is false?

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A
B
C
D
This tin of milk powder weighs 750 g.

GG milk powder is not made from goats milk.
You can use cold or warm water to dissolve GG milk powder.
The price of GG instant skim milk powder is the same everywhere in Malaysia.
According to the label, GG instant skim milk powder is

A
packed in New Zealand.
B
made in Petaling Jaya.
C
exported by Malaysia.
D
a New Zealand product.
The word overnight means

A
for a night
B
for many nights
C
over two nights
D
a fortnight
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Normal people do not have to fear mentally retarded or mentally disabled people. These people are
neither dangerous nor crazy. It is just that the brain of the mentally disabled does not have the ability and
power to perform as well as a normal person. Some mentally disabled people are quite gifted in certain ways.
However, in many cases their abilities are not known because no one had tried to tap the potential in them.
Many families still keep their mentally disabled children at home. Some do this because of
embarrassment or because they are concerned that these children might get hurt when exposed to the outside
world. Others feel that there is no point in sending these children to schools or institutions because they do not
realise the potential that the children have of leading a normal life if the required disciplines and skills are
learned and put into practice by these children.
There are several voluntary organizations which take in young disabled children and teach them how to
live almost normal lives and be part of society.
The Joy Training Workshop, however, caters to those aged 16 years and above. The workshop serves
as a day-care centre for working parents with special children. At the workshop, located in Taman Melaka Raya
in Melaka, mentally disabled teenagers and young adults are taught to handle certain responsibilities that
prepare them to fit into society while developing healthy lifestyles. The workshop is managed by Pam Anand.
Her principal aim is to provide the disabled with opportunities and avenues to learn daily living skills and to
pick up work-related expertise.
According to Pam, besides recreational and educational activities and programmes, the workshops
trainees are taught to undertake part-time work such as assembly and packaging. This enables them to earn a
small but meaningful income. Several local manufacturing concerns sometimes utilize the trainees know-how
and expertise for contract jobs. The trainees also run a jumble corner where used clothes and second hand
household items are put up for sale.
Festival days and trainees birthdays are always special occasion at the workshop. Parents and wellwishers turn up at the workshop to join in the celebrations and bring cheer to the trainees. To stimulate social
outdoor activities, several parents volunteer to take the trainees out on field trips and excursions.
The workshop, which runs on a non-profit basis, also has several volunteers who drop in to help out
regularly.
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Mentally retarded people are those

A
B
C
D
who are dangerous

who are gifted in certain ways
whose brains do not function as well as normal peoples brains.
whose mental ability and power is better than normal peoples brains
Some families keep their mentally retarded children at home for the following reasons except
A
they are embarrassed of these children.
B
they believe that these children would not be able to lead normal lives
C
they know that these children can be taught to lead almost normal lives
D
they are worried that their children might get hurt if they are on their own
How is Joy Training Workshop different from other voluntary organizations for mentally disabled
or retarded people?
A
They take in people who are not retarded.
B
They take in people who are sixteen years and above.
C
They only take in children who are below sixteen years of age.
D
They do not allow people who are not retarded into the workshops.
10
The trainees at the Workshop learn

A
where to do part time work
B
how to take care of retarded people
C
how to become experts and gifted people
D
how to live a normal life and earn their own money
11
The word principal in paragraph four means

A
main
B
opinion
C
standard
D
headmistress
12
Which of the following statements from the passage states that the trainees are sometimes paid
for the work they do at the workshop?
A
This enables them to earn a small but meaningful income.
B
the workshops trainees are taught to undertake part-time work such as assembly and
packaging.
C
Several local manufacturing concerns sometimes utilize the trainees know-how and
expertise for contract jobs.
D
The trainees also run a jumble corner where used clothes and second-hand household
items are put up for sale.
The trainees are taken on field trips and excursions to
A
help them to relax
B
teach them about fields and excursions
C
show them what to do when they go out on their own
D
help them learn to mix around freely with other people in public places
13
14
The phrase non profit basis in the last paragraph means that the workshop
A
makes a lot of profit from running the workshop
B
does not earn any money by providing training
C
spends a lot of money on the workshop
D
gets a lot of donations from volunteers
Practice 5
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Read the poster below and answer the questions.

Calling all caring citizens!!
Jointly organized by Perlis Girl Guides Association and Puspanita in aid of the Kenangan Orphanage and Kenangan
Old Folks Home.
Date
:
October 8, 2012
Time :
8.00 am -9.00 pm
Venue :
Kenangan
Official opening by the Chairman of Kenangan Charity Organisation
Highlights
Cultural performances!
Food from all over the world!
Attractive prizes
Movies!
Adjacent parking lot is available.

Get coupons at RM10.00 per booklet from the organizers / ticket booth / the entrance. Donations welcome; send to
Puspanita /Perlis Girl Guides Association. All proceeds go to charitable organizations.
Volunteers needed; contact organizers at 05-2738826
The purpose of the poster is to

A
inform the public about the food and fun fair
B
convince the public to go to the town hall
C
urge the public to support the food and fun fair
D
make the public volunteer during the food and fun fair
Which statement is NOT true about the food and fun fair?
A
It is organized by the members of Puspanita and Perlis Girl Guides Association.
B
It will be held in the town hall from morning till night.
C
The admission fee to the food and fun fair is RM10.00.
D
There will be a lot of food on sale.
Seng Hock wants to do his part for the needy but he has no money. What can he do to show his support?
A
Make a donation to Perlis Girl Guides Association
B
Buy tickets
C
Volunteer to help out
D
Ask his friends to go to the food and fun fair
All proceeds go to charitable organizations means

A
only members of charitable organizations can proceed and help out
B
money and donations collected will be given to charitable organizations
C
various charitable organizations will be present at the food and fun fair
D
charitable organizations will sell food during the food and fun fair
Below are the reasons for going to the food and fun fair EXCEPT
A
there will be many things to see
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B
C
D
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it will be crowded there

we can do our part for the needy
we can enjoy ourselves there
The word adjacent in the poster means

A
in front of
B
at the back of
C
opposite
D
next to
Read the following newspaper report and answer the questions that follow.
Kuala Pilah, Sat. A grandmother suffered burns on her face, hands and back when she rushed into her
burning house to save three children during a fire at a squatter settlement in Kampung Serindit here today.
Mastura Rahman, 63, risked her life to save her two grandchildren and a neighbours child whom she
was baby-sitting. I had just put them to sleep when I heard someone shouting that my house was on fire. I
rushed out and noticed my kitchen engulfed in flames. Before I could do anything, there was an explosion and
the flames quickly spread to other parts of the house, says Mastura.
I ran back into the house and headed straight for the cradle where my six-month old grandson was
sleeping. Awakened by the heat, noise and flames, Masturas other grandchild and her neighbours child cried
out for her in fear. However, thick smoke and intense heat prevented her from reaching them at first.
Mastura carried her grandson out to safety, then re-entered the burning house despite efforts and pleas
to restrain her. Minutes later, she emerged, slightly burned on her face, hands and back, but with the two
children in tow. Mastura lost all her possessions in the fire but she is glad she managed to save the children,
adding that she wouldnt know what to do if she hadnt been successful.
20 firemen in 3 fire engines who rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call at 3.10 pm took 95
minutes to bring the blaze under control. In the fire, described as one of the worst in the district since 1996,
about 100 people were made homeless and 19 homes destroyed.
7
According to the newspaper report,

A the fire took place in the morning
B the houses were burned on purpose
C firemen battled the flames for more than an hour
D no one managed to save anything
The expression risked her life means

A Mastura could have died in the fire
B Mastura helped to control the blaze
C Mastura enjoyed risks and challenges
D Mastura did not value her life
The words below can be used to describe Mastura except
A neighbourly
B daredevil
C self-sacrificing
D impulsive
10 The children cried as they were
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A afraid
B awakened
C abandoned
D hot
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Masturas neighbours try to restrain her from entering the house for
A they were afraid of her
B it was dangerous to enter the house
C they thought she would not have been able to save the children
D the firemen could save the children
12 According to the passage, Mastura felt glad because

A she lost all her belongings
B her grandchildren were safe
C 100 people were made homeless
D 19 homes were destroyed
13 The word engulfed as used in the passage can best be replaced with
A swallowed up
B came out
C caught on
D stood out
14 The best headline for the newspaper report is
A 20 firemen battled fire in Kg Serindit
B 100 made homeless in fire
C Grandma saved three
D Grandma hurt in fire
ANSWER
Practice 1
1. C
2. D
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. D
7. D
8. D
9. C
10. A
11. C
12. B
13. D
14. A
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
D
A
C
A
B
Practice 3
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. D
9. D
10. C
11. C
12. C
13. A
14. D
Practice 2
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. D
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7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Practice 4
1. D
2. C
3. C
4. D
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. C
9. B
10. D
11. A
12. A
13. D
14. B
Practice 5
1. C
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. D
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C
A
B
A
B
B
A
C
LITERATURE COMPONENT
POEMS:
Candidates will be given one of the six poems studied from Form 1 to Form 3
Form 1:
The River Valerie Bloom
Mr. Nobody unknown
Form 2:
I Wonder Jeannie Kirby
Heir Conditioning M. Shanmughalingam
Form 3:
A Fighters Lines Marzuki Ali
Leisure William Henry Davies
Poems
1. Look into the literary elements:
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- Themes
- Tones
- Mood
- Persona
2. Understand the keywords and phrases
- Values/Lessons
- Poetic Devices
NOVEL:
The Railway Children Edith Nesbit
Novel
Areas to focus on:
Plot the outline of the events in the story
Theme idea around the story
Setting the time, place and people/characters/societies
Main characters the person around whom the story revolves
Minor characters other people in the story
Lessons/moral values
POEMS
Read the poem and answer the questions that follow.
I WONDER
I wonder why the grass is green,
And why the wind is never seen?
Who taught the birds to build a nest,
And told the trees to take a rest?
O, when the moon is not quite round,
Where can the missing bit be found?
Who lights the stars, when they blow out,
And makes the lightning flash about?
Who paints the rainbow in the sky,
And hangs the fluffy clouds so high?
Why is it now, do you suppose,
That Dad wont tell me, if he knows?
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Jeannie Kirby
Answer the following questions

1. Who is the person in the poem?
2. What does the word wonder mean?
3. What is the tone of the poem?
4. Where is the persona in the poem?
5. Why is the poet always wondering about the nature?
6. Name two things that the persona wonders in the poem?
7. What poetic device is the trees to take a rest?
8. What is the theme of the poem?
Suggested answers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Child/young boy/boy
Unsure/not sure
Earnest/curious
Open place/park/garden/field
Wants to know how such things happen/alerts/sensitive of surroundings
Any two themes
Personification
Appreciate nature/nature is beautiful/ curiosity of a child towards the nature/aware of
surroundings
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HEIR CONDITIONING
Grand dad did you breathe
before air cons were invented
was it hard staying
alive without modern inventions?
Grandma werent you flustered
as you fluttered with paper fans?
Could you communicate before
faxes and long distance calls
became basic necessities?
Grandchild we lived
before your age. Because
of our ignorance,
we did not know
pollution, stress, traffic jams
destruction of forests, streams and hills
we feared God and nature
now nature fears you and
money is your new God.
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M. Shanmughalingam
1. What is the poem about?

2. What is the symbol of modern life?
3. What is the symbol of olden life?
4. What did the persona highlight in the second stanza?
5. Who are involved in the poem?
7. Give two moral values that you know from the poem.
8. Which type of life would you prefer to live in? Give a reason.
9. What do these symbols represent?
a) Paper fans
b) Air cons
c) Money
Suggested answers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
About life (modern/olden)/past life/present life

Air cons/faxes/long distance calls
Paper fans
Living without modern technologies/easy life/life without modern gadgets
Child, grand dad, grandma/child, grandparents/child, grandmother, grandfather
Serious/nave/eager
Any suitable answer
Any suitable answer
a) paper fans-simple life
b) air cons- present life/modern life
c) money- new God in present life/materialistic
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The River
The Rivers a wanderer,
A nomad, a tramp,
He doesnt choose one place
To set up his camp.
The Rivers a winder,
Through valley and hill
He twists and he turns,
He just cannot be still.
The Rivers a hoarder,
And he buries down deep
Those little treasures
That he wants to keep.
The Rivers a baby,
He gurgles and hums,
And sounds like hes happily
Sucking his thumbs.
The Rivers a singer,
As he dances along,
The countryside echoes
The notes of his song.
The Rivers a monster
Hungry and vexed,
Hes gobbled up trees
And hell swallow you next
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Valerie Bloom
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
What is the theme of the poem?

The word he in the above poem means
The River is having the qualities of human beings. What is the poetic device used?
Which stanza tells you that The River is threatening?
What is the tone of the poem?
What word tells you that The River is angry?
Why does the poet compare The River to a wanderer or a tramp?
What is your opinion about The River?
Suggested answers
1. The joys Nature brings/Nature is both beneficial and destructive/Nature has its simple
charms/The River is a natural source of life
(accept any other suitable answer)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
River
Personification/metaphor
Last stanza/Stanza 6
Cheerful/happy/joyful
Vexed
Moving/non-stop
Any suitable answer
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Mr. Nobody
I know a funny little man,
As quiet as a mouse,
Who does the mischief that is done
In everybodys house!
Theres no one ever sees his face,
And yet we all agree
That
every
plate
break was
Read the poem and answer
thewe
questions
thatcracked
follow.
By Mr. Nobody.
Tis he who always tears our books,
Who leaves the door ajar,
He pulls the buttons from our shirts,
And scatters pins afar;
That squeaking door will always sqeak,
For, prithee, dont you see,
We leave the oiling to be done
By Mr. Nobody.
He puts damp wood upon the fire,
That kettles cannot boil;
His are the feet that bring in mud,
And all the carpets soil.
The papers always are mislaid,
Who had them last but he?
Theres no one tosses them about
But Mr. Nobody.
The finger marks upon the door
By none of us are made;
We never leave the blinds unclosed,
To let the curtains fade;
The ink we never spill; the boots
That lying round you see
Are not our boots they all belong 42
To Mr. Nobody.
Author Unknown
1. Who is Mr. Nobody?

2. What is your feeling about Mr. Nobody?
3. Do you like Mr. Nobody? Give your reasons.
4. Mr. Nobody is blamed for:
a)
b)
5. Which line and stanza shows the poetic device simile?
7. What kind of person is Mr. Nobody?
8. What actions that can be considered as mischief at home?
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Suggested answers
1. A person who behaves badly/ someone who does naughty things/someone who is making
mischief in everyones home/ a mischief maker.
2. Any suitable answer.
3. Any suitable answer.
4. Any suitable answer from the poem.
5. Stanza 1 line 2
6. Humorous tone
7. A guilty person
8. Any suitable answer from Stanzas 1,2,3 and 4
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A Fighters Lines
I am old and worn

And have lost all my strength
Sufferings
And the history of the fight for independence
Have forced sacrifices
That know no name
Or life
From the wheelchair of the rest of my days
I, body and energy crushed
See and cannot do much
These times are too big a challenge
For the remnants of my crippled years
The net of deceit spread everywhere
Disturbs me.
In the name of justice
Wake up and form ranks sons of our ancestor
Be brave
And erect a wall of people
Stand up heirs of our freedom
I have no more voice
It is you now who should speak!
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Marzuki Ali
1. What is the theme of the poem?

3. Why does the persona have lost his strength?
4. The phrase sons of our ancestor means
5. What will happen if the younger generation does not do anything?
6. What can we learn from the poem?
7. Why does the persona feel helpless?
8. The phrase the net of deceit refers to
Suggested answers:
1. Fight for justice/freedom/patriotism/independence
2. Gloomy/depressing/patriotic/worry
3. He has been fighting and has sacrificed for freedom/ badly wounded/became crippled for the rest
of his life/ has been suffering because he has been fighting for independence. (any suitable
answer)
4. Young generations/current generation
5. Any suitable answer
6. We should love our country/ should be united/ should fight for our rights
7. He is old and crippled/ tired and weak
8. Corruption/cheat (other suitable words or phrases)
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Leisure
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like stars at night.
No time to turn at Beautys glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stop and stare.
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William Henry Davies
1. Name the type of this poem.

2. What type of life do we have today?
3. What does the word leisure mean?
4. How can we appreciate the Nature?
5. Who is the persona in this poem?
6. State the activities that you can do during leisure:
a)
b)
7. The expression as long as sheep or cows is used as a
8. What have you learnt from the poem?
Suggested answers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Couplet
Busy life
Rest/relax/enjoy
Looking/seeing/observing
Young person/adult/man/youth
Any suitable answers (2)
Simile
The simple things in life/happy life/we must have free time/we must enjoy our life/we must
find time for leisure.
(any other suitable answer)
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NOVEL
1 In the novel The Railway Children, write about a character that you find most interesting.
reasons for your choice. Support your answer with evidence from the text.
Suggested outline of the answer:
Name/ choose the novel

State one interesting character from the novel
Give at least 2 reasons why the character is interesting
Provide evidence from the text.
2 Based on the novel The Railway Children, write about one helpful character.
Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.
Name / choose the novel
Write one character who shows being helpful
Provide evidence / reasons from the novel
3 Based on the novel The Railway Children, write about one of the themes.
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Give

Mention / write on one theme that you know from the novel.
Give evidence from the text to support your answer.
4 Based on the novel The Railway Children, write about a moral value that you have learned.

Write a moral value that you know from the novel chosen
Provide evidence to support your answer.
Based on the novel The Railway Children, write on one of the lessons that you have learned.
Suggested outline of the answer
Write on one lesson that you have learned.
Provide evidence to support your answer
Relate the lesson learnt with your personal life.
Based on the novel The Railway Children, write about an event that makes the characters feel
happy.
Provide evidence from the novel to support your answer.
Write one of the events in the novel which makes the characters feel happy
Give evidence from the novel
Based on the novel The Railway Children, write about a sad incident in the novel.
Provide evidence from the novel to support your answer.
Write one sad incident

Provide evidence to support your answer
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MARKING CRITERIA FOR SECTION B LITERATURE (NOVEL)
EXCELLENT
11-12
CREDIT
8-10
ACHIEVEMENT
5-7
Requirements of task fulfilled

Ideas and details well-developed, well-organised with evidence
form text.
Varied sentence structures (simple and compound)
Wide and apt vocabulary
Accurate use of language
Accurate mechanics of writing
Ideas and details largely developed, organised and supported with
evidence from text
Varied sentence structures (simple and compound)
Vocabulary wide enough
Largely accurate use of language
Largely accurate mechanics of writing
Ideas and details sufficiently developed with some organisation and
supported with some evidence from text
Sentence structures lack variety (simple structure dominates)
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WEAK
VERY WEAK
3-4
1-2
Adequate vocabulary used

Sufficiently accurate use of language
Fairly accurate mechanics of writing
Requirements of task partially fulfilled

Ideas lack development and organisation with minimal textual
support mere narration
Sentence structures mostly simple with errors that hamper reading
Vocabulary limited
Language is barely accurate with errors that hamper reading
Inconsistent mechanics of writing
Requirements of task hardly fulfilled
Hardly any development of relevant ideas or textual support
High density of errors; blurring evidence, lacks cohesion
Vocabulary very limited
Mechanics of writing numerous errors
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GRAMMAR DRILLS
Sentence Construction
1) Simple sentence
a) It must have at least one object and one verb
Subject + Verb : To show what happened in the story
Subject
He
She
It
I
You
We
They
Verb
slept (in the room)
smiles (at me)
died (yesterday)
will go (to Langkawi)
were shopping (there)
have arrived (at the jetty)
are playing (football)
Subject + Verb + Object : To show action done on someone/ something else.

Subject
Verb
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Object
He
She
It
I
You
We
They
thanked
praises
is looking at
scolded
make
will read
eat
me
him
her
them
coffee
books
durians
b) Subject + was / were + ing : To show what was happening in the story (past continuous tense)
Subject
Verb (to be)
+ ing
I
He
She
It
You
We
They
was
was
was
was
were
were
were
reading
playing
fishing
sleeping
playing
fishing
sleeping
c) Subject + was / were + what : To describe people, things, place or time

Subject
He
She
It
I
You
We
They
Verb (to be)

was
was
was
was
were
were
were
Descriptive (adj)
happy
worried
hungry
surprised
angry
cold
young
2) Compound sentence
A compound sentence is a sentence with 2 simple sentences joined by a conjunction.
The conjunctions are as follows: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
(Tips: The first letter of each conjunction when put together forms the word FANBOYS.)
Subject
Verb
Object
Conjunction
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Subject
Verb
Object
You
Ali
Ali
can take
played
played
a bus
football
football
or
and
but
you
Maria
Maria
can take
went
played
a taxi
shopping
netball
3) Complex sentence
A complex sentence is a sentence or a phrase joined by one or more simple sentences. A
complex sentence always has a connector such as because, since, after, although, or when or a
relative pronoun such as that, who, or which.
Subject
Verb
Object
Connectors
Subject
He
handed in
Teacher
They
Verb
Object
his homework
that
he
had
completed
yesterday
returned
the homework
after
she
noticed
the error
stopped
studying
before
Maria
left
them
Past Tense
Singular
I
You
He
(verb)
Plural
(verb)
shouted
We
sang
You
lied
She
They
It
Analysis of PMR Guided Writing Questions
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shouted
sang
lied
YEAR
SECTION A
2002
Informal Letter
2003
Giving opinion
2004
Speech
2005
Report based on pictures
2006
Informal Letter based on notes given
2007
Story based on pictures
2008
Speech based on poster about safety in school
2009
An Article A visit to old folks home
2010
Story based on pictures
General Guidelines for GUIDED WRITING [25 marks 40 minutes]

1. Always read the question carefully and highlight what you need to do (task). Check the tone/pronoun
needed.
2. Use the 40 minutes wisely: Use 5 minutes to plan your essay and organise your thoughts (what to
write, how to elaborate on the points given). Then, use 30 minutes to write and 5 minutes to edit.
3. Remember to use all the points given.
4. Remember to give relevant details or elaborate the points given. Use WH- questions to help you
develop your points.
5. Vary your sentence structures so that your essay is not dull and monotonous.
6. Include an introduction (may copy from the question and check if you need to change the pronoun)
and a conclusion.
7. Also, make sure your paragraphs are well-organised.
8. Read through your written piece and edit it.
FORMAT OF A SPEECH/TALK
Good morning to the principal, teachers and fellow students. I am honoured to be given
this opportunity to talk on 'Health is Wealth'.
..................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................
Thank you.
FORMAT OF AN INFORMAL LETTER

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66, Lorong 8,
Diamond Park,
08000 Sungai Petani,
Kedah.
9 MAY 2012.
Dear Yati,
....................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
.
Yours sincerely,
Ani
FORMAT OF A REPORT
A VISIT TO OLD FOLKS' HOME
At 8.30 a.m., 40 students and
Reported by,
Christine
(Secretary of Drama Club)
FORMAT OF AN ARTICLE
Health is Wealth
Which is more important? ..
.
Written by,
Eric
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FORMAT OF A STORY
It was raining heavily. ......................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
FORMAT OF A RECOUNT
As I was walking home,.........................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................
LETTER-WRITING
Guidelines
Greeting / Salutation
Dear
Dearest and My dearest
(is most often used)
(are usually used only for people you love)
My dear .
(is used if you have a close relationship with someone, like your family or best friend)
Opening Remarks
How are you? I hope you are fine
I received your letter yesterday / a few days
What a surprise to hear from you

How are you? I am sorry I couldnt write earlier.
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ago
Closing Remarks
That will be for now. I hope to hear from you
soon.
Do write soon.
Please send my warmest regards to your family.

I shall write again when I have time.
The Format
1, Jalan Bukit Lagi,

01000 Kangar,
Perlis.
Writers
Address
2 June 2012
Salutation
The
Content
Date
Dear Fadzle,
It was a wonderful surprise to hear from
you ......................................................................
.............................................................................
.................................................................................................
......................................................................................................
...............................................................................
Opening
Remarks
Do write to me again after your examinations. Until then,

good luck in the exam!
Closing
Remarks
Your friend,
Ammy
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Ending &
Signature
EVENTS:
Teachers Day Celebration : Word list/ Glossary for Exercises 1,2 and 3.
Word List
Meaning in BM
advice (noun)
advise (verb)
aim/purpose/objective
appreciate
appreciation
assembly
celebrate/celebration
ceremony
chairman
cheer/cheered
clapped
concert
decorate/decorated
delicious
deliver (a speech)
disperse/dispersed
district
education
gather/gathered
grand
guest-of -honour
guidance
help
officiate
prepare/prepared
present/presents
presented
principal
proudly
render
speech
state anthem/national anthem
various
wakil
win/won
nasihat
menasihat
tujuan/matlamat/objektif
menghargai
penghargaan
perhimpunan
meraikan
upacara
pengerusi
bersorakan
tepuk (tangan)
konsert
menghias
sedap
menyampaikan
bersurai
daerah
pelajaran
berkumpul
meriah
tetamu kehormat
bimbingan
bantuan
merasmikan
bersedia
hadiah
menyampaikan
pengetua
dengan bangganya
memberi
ucapan
lagu negeri/lagu kebangsaan
pelbagai
representative
menang
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Exercise 1
Fill in the blanks with words from the word list to complete the following sentences.
1. My school ____________________ Teachers Day last week.
2. The _______________ started at 7.30 a.m.
3. We sang the National Anthem, Negaraku and the state _________________ .
4. The __________________ gave a speech.
5. The aim of the __________________ was to show appreciation to teachers.
6. The head prefect thanked the teachers for their __________________ and advice.
7. The teachers and students played _________________ games.
8. The students _______________ most of the games.
9. We had a _________________ at the school hall.
10. The principal ___________________ us to study hard.
Exercise 2
INFORMAL LETTER: MODEL QUESTION
You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this question.
Your school celebrated Teachers Day last week. Write a letter to a friend to describe this special
occasion.
Use these notes in your letter:
Assembly at 7.30 am
Speech by principal gave advice to students
Aim of celebration show appreciation to teachers
Speech by head prefect
Activities carried out games class parties - concert
When writing your letter :

you may use all the notes
elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting
add any other relevant information
make sure it is not less than 120 words
(25 marks)
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INFORMAL LETTER: (Notes for teachers)

BEFORE WRITING, always remind your students to ask a few WH-questions to help them elaborate on
the points given.
N
o
1
Ideas / Points given

Assembly at 7.30 a.m.
WH Question
* Where did the assembly take place?
* Who attended the assembly?
3
4
5
Speech by principal gave advice
* Was anybody invited? Who?

* What was the main message of the
to students
speech?
Aim of celebration show
* What advice did the principal give?

* Why do students have to study hard
appreciation to teachers
Speech by head prefect
Activities carried out games
and develop good qualities?

* What was the content of the message?
* What games were played?
class parties - concert
* What did the winners get?

* What was the food prepared?
* What did you have in the concert?
Singing? Dancing?
Remind students to use these points in their answer:

1. Assembly at 7.30 a.m.
2. Speech by principal gave advice to students
3. Aim of celebration - show appreciation to teachers
4. Speech by head prefect
5. Activities carried out games class parties concert
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Sample Answer 1
** Note the simple connectors e.g. After that, Then, After 12 noon, Finally.
Task : Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
123, Jalan Raja,
02600 Arau
Perlis
22 June 2012
Dear Maslinda,
How are you? I hope you are fine. My family and I are doing just
Dari soalan tukar

gantinama Your kpd
My.
fine.
My school _____________ Teachers Day last week. Many
students came that day.
The ____________ started at 7.30 a.m.
The
chairman of the PTA (PIBG) also came. We sang _________ and the
state anthem.
After that, the ____________ gave a speech. He __________ us
to study hard and be good students. He also told us that the aim of the
_____________ was to show appreciation to teachers. We should thank
our teachers.
Then the head prefect gave a speech. He thanked the teachers for
their ___________ and advice.
After
12
noon,
the
teachers
and
students
played
Point 1
(assembly)
Point 2
(speech)
Point 3
(Aim)
Point 4
(head prefects)
speech
Point 5
( Activities)
some
___________ games like football, throwing balloons and other games.

The students _________ most of the games. We won hampers. My class
bought a big _______ for the class party. Finally, we had a ___________
in the school hall. I took part in the concert. I sang Michael Jacksons
Beat It. We were very happy that day.
How about the Teachers Day celebration in your school? Do tell
me about it in your next letter. Take care and bye.
Your friend,
M
ei Ling
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---- (remember to
give a suitable
ending )
Exercise 3:
Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
123, Jalan Raja,

02600 Arau
Perlis
22 June 2012
Dear Indra,
How are you? I hope you are fine. My family and I are doing just fine.
My school ____________ Teachers Day last week. Activities on that day started at 7.30 a.m.
First, we had an ___________ in the school hall. The principal and all the teachers were seated on a
colourful and nicely-decorated stage.
The school principal __________ a speech. He reminded students to study hard and develop
good qualities. This is our way of showing our ____________ to our teachers for their hard work. At the
end of the speech, we clapped loudly to show our appreciation to our teachers.
Then the Head Prefect delivered a speech. He thanked the teachers for their __________ and
compassion all this while. He also recited a poem entitled KASIH GURU. This was followed by our
class parties. At the parties, we ate the food that we had brought from home such as fried noodles,
cakes and sandwiches. We also sang, danced and played indoor games. I enjoyed playing Musical
Chairs.
After 12 noon, some outdoor games were played. That was the most exciting event of the day.
Teachers and students played __________ interesting games like sack race, football, throwing balloons
and other relay games. The students won most of the games. The final event was a concert. Popular
songs were rendered by some students and traditional dances were performed by the Cultural Club. By
then, we were all tired but happy because we had had a whale of a time that day.
How about the Teachers Day celebration in your school? Do tell me about it in your next letter.
Take care and bye.
Your friend,
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Exercise 4
Your school held the annual Prize Giving Day last week. Write a letter to a friend to describe this special
occasion.
Use these notes in your letter:
Students and guests gather at the hall hall, well-decorated
Speech by principal congratulated students advised students to study hard
Aim of celebration to reward students for their hard work

- to motivate students to work harder
- you won a prize second position in the class.
Performance by students cultural dances by students of various races

( Malay dance, a Chinese dance, an Indian dance)
- choir presentation
Prize giving ceremony by guest-of-honour The District Education Officer

Prizes for
a) good academic results

b) active participation in co-curriculum
c) service to the school
d) full attendance to school
Closing - a refreshment at the canteen
When writing your letter :

you may use all the notes
add any other relevant information
(25 marks)
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REPORTS
General guidelines
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Reports can be divided into a few types ( school magazines, newsletters and newspapers)
Reports are usually brief and written in simple language.
Read the question given carefully. Understand the short notes given.
When you have understood the notes given, expand these notes.
You may use your own ideas to make the report more interesting.
Know who you are writing for. This allows you to write with your readers in mind.
Arrange your points in paragraphs. Each main idea should have some supporting ideas.
Give your report a suitable title and write your name at the bottom on the left.
Check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Report On An Event-Wordlist for Exercises 1, 2 and 3.

Word List
announced
audience
ceremony
cheer/cheered
disperse/dispersed
district
education
free/freed
gather/gathered
grand
jubilantly
march/marched
most awaited
occasion
officiate
organise/organised
participant
practise
prepare/prepared
principal
proudly
receive/received
remind/reminded
spectator
speed
support
various
warm up
wave/waved
Meaning in BM
umumkan
penonton
upacara
bersorakan
bersurai
daerah
pelajaran
membebaskan
berkumpul
meriah
dengan penuh gembira.
berkawad
yang dinanti-nanti
peristiwa
merasmikan
menganjurkan
peserta
mengamalkan
bersedia
pengetua
dengan bangga
menerima
mengingatkan
penonton
memecut
menyokong
pelbagai
memanaskan
melambai
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win/won
menang
Exercise 1
Fill in the blanks with words from the word list to complete a report on an event.
A REPORT ON SPORTS DAY
On 15 June 2012, SMK Merpati [1]________________ a Sport Day. It was a grand
[2]______________ of the school. There were flags and buntings everywhere in the school. Teachers
and students prepared for the sports day several days before. On this day the State Education Director
came to [3]___________________ the Sport Day. In his speech, he reminded every student to practise
good sporting spirit. When he freed a pair of pigeons into the air, the [4]_______________ cheered
happily.
Next, everyone [5]_____________ at the field. There was a march past by the uniforms units and
sports houses. They marched proudly past the VIP and the audience. The sport houses teams were in
tracks suits and caps. They brought their mascots along and waved at the audience. Everyone cheered
and clapped their hands.
After
the
march
past,
the
[6]_______________
of
various
events
started
to
[7]__________________ their bodies. The field events such as high jump and long jump started first.
This was followed by 100m, 200m and relay events. These were the most awaited events of the day.
When the referee shot to the air, the participants speed on their tracks. The spectators shouted to
[8]________________ their sport houses. The green houses won in most of the events.
Finally, it was time for the prize giving ceremony. The winners [9]______________ medals and
trophies. The principal gave away the presents. Selvaraja was [10]_________________ as the male
athlete while Fatimah Alias was the female athlete. The last trophy was given to the Champion, the green
house. The team members cheered [11]__________________. Before we [12]__________________,
the Senior Assistant of Co-curriculum reminded everybody to clean up the school field. Overall, we
enjoyed this sport day very much.
Reported by:
Rahman
Rahman b. Abdul
(Secretary of Sports and Recreation Club)
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Exercise 2
Using the pictures and notes below, write a report for your school magazine about your experience
during the cross country event at your school.
Gathered briefing rules safety
waved flag started to run
followed tracks 4 check-points tickets
reached finishing line winners
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received trophies happy

red house champion
before leaving clean up field
Exercise 3
Note Expansion : Construct meaningful sentences for the words below
Introduction
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Ending
last week school organized cross country.

teacher students prepared several days.
flags buntings schools grand occasion.
8.00 am students gathered school field.
first senior teacher gave briefing rules reminded safety
before run students warm up
President of Parents and Teacher Society - officiate cross country.
he waved flag students cheered started to run
students ran steadily followed the track
after 2km found check-points
students collect tickets to ensure correct route
one hour some students reached finishing line
first 10 students winners
most from red house
finally 11.30 am prize giving ceremony
winners received trophies
red house announced champion
members of house clapped cheered happily
before dispersed principal reminded clean up school field
all students together collected rubbish cleared everything
students enjoyed the day
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RECOUNTS
Purpose
The purpose of a recount is to retell or recount events or past experiences. (The prefix re
means again. So to recount is to tell again).
Types of Recount
Personal recounts a recount of an experience in which the writer is personally or
directly involved
Factual recounts a recount of an event or incident such as a newspaper report.
Imaginative recounts retelling a fictitious or imaginary event.
Structure
There is always a setting of a scene in the opening or introduction eg.
I went to the beach last week.
The events in a recount are often in a chronological order (or the order in which the
events happen).
I went to the beach last week. I saw many people there. Many of them were playing in the
water.
The recount will always have a closing statement.
When it was dark, people started packing their things. I picked up my things and left.
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Language Features
Recounts are written in the past tense.
Recounts can be written in the first or third persons point of view.
1st person point of view The event or experience is happening to the person writing the
recount.
eg. I went to the beach last week.
3rd person point of view An observer or a third party is telling or writing the recount.
eg. Johan went to the beach last week. He saw many people there.
Sequence connectors are often used in recounts to narrate events in a chronological
order.
eg. Next, then, after that, following this, etc.
FLOOD: Word List

Word
abandon
alert
banks
belongings
casualties
contaminated
critical
current
dangerous
diseases
distribute/distributes/distributing/ distributed
dive/dives/diving/dived
drag
evacuate/evacuates/evacuating/ evacuated
expose/exposes/exposing/exposed
flash flood
food shortage
grab/grabs/grabbing/grabbed
heavy rain / downpour
inadequate
level
low area
meteorological department
overflow
overjoyed
pack
plight
relief camps
Meaning in BM
meninggalkan
amaran kecemasan
tebing
harta benda
kecederaan
tercemar
kritikal /teruk
arus
bahaya
penyakit
mengagihkan
menyelam
menarik
memindahkan
mendedahkan
banjir kilat
kekurangan makanan
memegang / merangkul
hujan lebat
tidak mencukupi/ kekurangan
aras
kawasan rendah
jabatan kaji cuaca
melimpah
sangat gembira
kemas /bungkus
pahit getir / kesusahan
kem bantuan
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relief centre
rescue/save
rescuer
rise/rises/rising/rose
roof
safe
scream
severe
shelter
shut down
struggle/struggles/struggling/ struggled
supply
swift / rapid
swiftly / rapidly
thunderstorm
trauma
victim
weather forecast
tempat/ pusat bantuan

menyelamat
penyelamat
naik
bumbung
selamat
menjerit
sangat teruk
tempat berlindung
menutup/ memberhentikan
meronta-ronta
bekalan
cepat/laju
dengan cepat/laju
rebut petir
pengalaman buruk/dahsyat
mangsa
ramalan kaji cuaca
Activity 1:
Fill in the blanks with words from the word list to complete the following sentences.
1. There was _________________ for many days.
2. The river _____________________ its banks.
3. There was ____________________.

4. We packed our _______________________.
5. We climbed to the ____________________ of our house.
6. Sitis mother ___________________ for help.
7. I ________________ into the water.
8. I swam to her and ____________________ her.
9. The water was flowing ___________________.
10. The water ___________________ us along.
11. I _____________________ a branch and pulled myself up.
12. I saw a _________________ boat.
13. The men took us to a ________________________________ .
14. The villagers were _________________________ to see us.
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Activity 2:
Heavy rain had caused a flood in your village. Based on the pictures and notes given below, fill in the
blanks to complete a recount of what happened.
C1
C2
heavy rain river overflowed
C3
banks village flooded
C4
C5
my family packed
important belongings
C6
climbed roof house
C7
saw neighbours
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C8
C9
five-year-old girl fell into
C10
water mother screamed I
C11
C12
dived grabbed her
C13
swiftly flowing water
C14
C15
dragged along spotted tree
C16
C17
grabbed branch sat long
time
C18
C19
saw boat shouted loudly
C20
rescued
C21
C22
school everyone overjoyed
C23
parents thanked me
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Sample Essay:
Last week, there was ____________________ for many days.
C1
Soon the river _________________ its banks and the village was flooded.
C2, C3
As the water rose, my family and I quickly packed all our important
C4, C5
_________________. Then, we climbed to the ____________________
C6
of our wooden house. We saw many of our neighbours also sitting on the
C7
roofs of their houses.

Suddenly, Siti, a five-year-old girl, fell into the water. Her mother
C8, C9
_______________ for help. I immediately ______________ into the water.
C10, C11
I swam to Siti and ________________ her. The swiftly flowing water
C12, C13
_________________ us along. Then, I spotted a tree. I quickly grabbed

a branch and pulled myself and Siti up. We sat on the branch for a long
C14,C15,C1
6
C17
time.
In the evening, I saw a boat. I shouted loudly and luckily the men
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C18,C19
in the boat saw us. Finally we were _________________. The men took
C20
us to the school where the rest of the villagers were. Everyone was
C21
__________________ to see us. Sitis parents thanked me for saving
C22, C23
their daughter.
Sample Question 1
Your class went on a four-day trip to Taman Negara, Pahang during the last school holidays. With the
help of the notes you made in your diary, write an account of the trip.
24th May gathered at school compound left at 8.00 a.m checked into hotel.
25th May hiked up Gunung Tahan lush green jungle beautiful scenery
26th May canopy walk 400 metres long exciting to walk 25 metres above the ground
27th May packed things got ready to go home exhausted but happy
When writing your recount:
use all the notes given

elaborate on the notes to make it more interesting
Sample Answer 1
During the first semester holidays, my class organized a trip to Taman Negara in Pahang. Our
class teacher, En. Nizam, accompanied us on the trip.
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On 24 May, all the students gathered in the school with our bags. The bus arrived promptly. It was
a 42-seater air-conditioned bus. Although the journey was five hours, we did not feel tired. As soon as we
arrived at our destination, we checked into a budget hotel.
After a good nights sleep, we were ready for the most exciting event the climb up Gunung
Tahan, the highest peak. Although the hill slopes were steep and jagged and the hike up was a real
challenge, we were excited. We enjoyed the cool, crisp mountain air. The view of the lush green scenery
and the variety of exotic flora and fauna was a real treat. In fact, the scenery was so beautiful that we
stopped to take some photographs.
The next day, we braced ourselves for another challenging activity the canopy walk. Although
some of us were at first reluctant to walk at a height of 25 metres above the ground, we gave in after
much persuasion from our class teacher. It was a real thrilling experience to view the green jungle
canopy. The rustling of the leaves and the sounds made by the animals sounded like a strange musical
piece.
The next day, we packed our things and left for home. We slept during the entire journey as we
were exhausted. Nevertheless, it was a very exciting trip.
VOCABULARY
Accompanied - followed
Lush
- growing well
Exotic
- attractive
Braced
- prepared for a difficult activity
Canopy
- covering
Rustling
- sound made by leaves when the wind blows
Exhausted
- very tired
Exercise 1
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The Nature Club of your school organized a two-day trip to the Kuala Selangor Nature Park in Selangor.
You made the following notes about the trip.
Aim of trip
: to bring students closer to nature
Area
300
hectare
mangrove
reserve,
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species
of
birds,
varieties
of
reptiles, butterflies, insects

Location
: two-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur
Activities
: bird watching
Walk in the mangrove forest
Slide shows, talks
Firefly watching at night
Accommodation
: Firefly Park Resort
Exercise 2
During the holidays, you and your friends went camping. Based on the notes below, write a recount of
your adventurous trip.
23 May
- two friends and I went on a camping trip walked reached a waterfall
put up tents gathered firewood made a fire had simple dinner

24 May
- woke up early had breakfast bathed at waterfall went deeper into
jungle got lost spent the night in jungle frightening sounds insect
25 May
bites
- look for way back not successful came across a hunting party rescued
elaborate on the notes to make it more interesting
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MAPS
ROUTE MAP
Guidelines
1. Study the map carefully.
2. Locate the starting point of the route (if any) and trace it to the end.
3. Look out for landmarks, road names, buildings, rivers, and any written information on the map. Make use
of them in your answer.
4. Remember to mention the route taken if the question requires.
5. Expand your points. Include details of what you saw and did at each particular place. Make your
description as interesting as possible.
6. Read the question to decide the correct tense to be used.
7. Finally, check your answer for errors especially in spelling, punctuation, grammar and facts.
PICTORIAL MAP
Guidelines
1. Study the map carefully.
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2. Look out for arrows or a sequence of dates /time. Arrange your writing
according to the
directions or series of events given.

3. Expand your points. Include details of what you saw and did at each particular place. Make
your description as interesting as possible.
4. Read the question to decide the correct tense to be used.
5. Finally, check your answer for errors especially in spelling, punctuation, grammar and facts.
Sample Question 1
During the school holidays, you took a ride on the LRT (Light Rail Transit) to the Sega Mall. Your cousin
is eager to know more about your outing. Describe what you saw and did.
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When
writing
your description:
make sure it is not less than 120 words.

(25 marks)
Sample 2
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I reached the LRT station after a ten-minute walk from home. I bought a ticket from the ticket
machine by following the instructions stated on the machine. Then I waited for the train to arrive.
During the first part of the journey, I could see mostly residential houses, namely Taman Intan,
Taman Mewah and Taman Damai. After the residential areas, the train stopped at the station near
commercial centre. The passengers who got down probably worked at the two new multi-storey
buildings. They are Bangunan Besta and Good Tower
For the next part of the journey, the train travelled parallel to the highway. I could see heavy traffic on
certain parts of the roads, especially where there are junctions and traffic lights. It was not long before
the train stopped at the next station. At this stop, a lot of students boarded the train as the station is near
a private college named Supreme College.
After this station, the train continued on its journey, passing by a market and some residential houses
before it stopped at the station in Sega Mall where I got down.
The whole journey took only fifteen minutes. It was truly a fast and easy way to travel.
Exercise 1
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Your friends and you went to Pulau Permai for a holiday. Based on the map and notes given, write about
the trip.
PULAU PERMAI
Day one
ferry to island checked into Kalong Resort sea view water sports dinner on the
beach
Day two
sightseeing orchid farm fruit farm ostrich farm safari park explored park caves
barbeque on the beach
Day three
fishing picnic by waterfall jungle trekking packed to leave ferry to mainland
When writing your description:
(25 marks)
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SPEECH
Speeches are made during special occasions like school assemblies, student gatherings and other social
occasions like weddings, anniversaries, dinners and farewell parties.
When making speeches, you should:
Greet your audience
Introduce yourself
Introduce your topic
Make your speech.

Elaborate on your points
Thank your audience
Sample Sentences for Speech

Opening Address (Greeting Audience, Introducing Speaker)
1. Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to give a speech.
2. Boys and Girls, A very good morning to you all. Before I begin my talk today, let me introduce
myself to you. I am Adnan b. Khalid from the Kangar Health Department.
Introducing the topic
1. Today, I am going to talk on the topic How to Keep Our Teeth Clean and Healthy.
2. Without wasting any more time, I would like to introduce my topic today, and that is Qualities of a
Responsible Prefect.
Sample Question 1
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There has been an increase in the number of robberies in your area. You have been asked to give a
speech at your school assembly on how to defend your homes from burglars. You have made the
following notes:
Ensure that all doors, windows and gates are locked before you go to sleep or before you leave
the house.
Have additional security devices like an alarm, a peep hole, safety-chain catch and good
padlocks.
Avoid keeping too much money or valuables in your house.
If you are going on holidays, stop the delivery of newspapers.
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Sample Answer 1
Greeting
Introduction of the topic
Additional information
Main point
Elaborate
Main point
Elaborate
Main point
Elaborate
Ending
Thank the audience
Good morning to our principal, senior assistants, teachers and

friends. Today, I wish to give a talk on how to ensure the safety of our
homes and prevent housebreaking.
Statistics provided by the Police Department revealed that
cases of house-breaking had soared last year compared to the
previous years. Our lackadaisical attitude towards home security has
resulted in burglars gaining easy entry to our homes.
How can we ensure the safety of our homes? First of all,
ensure that all doors, windows and gates are locked before we go to
sleep or before we leave our homes. Sometimes we leave our grilles
ajar and sometimes we leave our door keys dangling from the lock.
We should have additional security devices like an alarm, a
peep hole, safety-chain latch and good padlocks. Statistics reveal that
installing a burglars alarm is the best investment for home security.
Having a peep hole and safety-chain latch will prevent unwelcome
guests from entering your home.
In addition, we should avoid keeping too much money or
valuables in the house. Keeping them in a bank is always a better
guarantee for the safety of our valuables.
If you are planning to go on a holiday then make sure you halt
the delivery of newspapers so that it does not seem obvious that there
is nobody at home.
So my dear friends, I hope that we will pay attention to these
preventive measures that we often overlook. Remember Prevention
is better than cure. Thank you.
VOCABULARY
soared
- went up, increased
lackadaisical attitude
- careless attitude
halt
- stop
prevention is better than cure it is easier to prevent something from happen than to find a cure
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Exercise 1
You have been asked to give a speech entitled Leading a Healthy Lifestyle which is to be delivered
during the school assembly. Using the notes below, write out your speech.
-
cut down on sweet food

consume less oily food
eat more vegetables and fruits
exercise regularly, have a hobby
dont drink or smoke
When writing out your speech:
use all the points
elaborate on the notes
Exercise 2
It is the English Language week in your school. As the President of the English Language Society in
your school, you have been asked to give a speech entitled `The Importance of Studying during the
assembly.
Importance of English:
English is an International language
Important if you wish to further your studies in a foreign country
A lot of literature is in English
Many jobs require as a pass in English
When writing out your speech:
use all the points
elaborate on the notes
MARKING CRITERIA FOR SECTION A

GUIDED WRITING AND BAND DESCRIPTORS
BAND
MARKS
DESCRIPTORS
EXCELLENT
21-25
CREDIT
16-20
ACHIEVEMENT
11-15
WEAK
6-10
VERY WEAK
1-5
Task fulfilled with ideas and details well-developed and wellorganised

Language is accurate with few minor errors and first draft slips.
Varied sentence structures are used effectively to convey
meaning.
Vocabulary is apt and widely used.
Accurate use of mechanics of writing.
Interest of reader is aroused and sustained.
Task fulfilled with ideas and details developed and

organised.
Language is largely accurate with some serious and minor
errors.
Simple and compound sentence structures are accurate.
Vocabulary is wide enough but lacks precision.
Almost always accurate use of spelling, punctuation and
paragraphing.
Interest of the reader is aroused but not sustained.
Task fulfilled with ability to develop some ideas but lacks

details; ideas adequately organised.
Language is sufficiently accurate with frequent serious
errors.
Simple and compound sentence structures are attempted.
Vocabulary is sufficient to convey meaning.
Some errors in mechanics of writing.
Task partially fulfilled with ideas less developed; ideas

lacking organisation.
Language is barely accurate with frequent serious errors
that hamper reading.
Vocabulary is limited.
Serious errors in mechanics of writing.
Task hardly fulfilled; ideas lack cohesion.

High density of errors; meaning is hardly conveyed.

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Text Completion / Rational Cloze

Before the examination

Grammar : Parts of speech

A word that names a person, place, thing,

tree, apple, orange, kitten,

A word that describes an action or state

talk, eat, run, shout, jump,

A word that takes the place of a noun

A word that describes a noun or pronoun

A word that gives more information about

A word that shows relationship between a

A word that is used before nouns.

A word that joins two or more words,

and, or, but, however,

A word used to show strong feeling.

Ouch! Wow! Ah! Ops!

Grammar rules : Tenses

quickly, fast, slowly, very,

The Simple Present Tense

The Present Continuous Tense

e.g.: Ali is improving.

The Present Perfect Tense

The Simple Past Tense

The Past Continuous Tense

The Past Perfect Tense

because of flood waters. The Kelantan river

has (3) its banks again. Residents have been (4)

to higher grounds or out up at relief

more residents in low-laying areas to these

sea is expected to be rough with strong winds blowing from the

of the sea. Small

(8) from the sea during the storm.

Elsewhere, heavy rain has also been

(9) . In Kampung Pencala, trees have been

(10) , no one was hurt. The affected families are

Hello, may I please speak to Miss Lim?

Dengue fever can be found in

tropical countries only

Dengue fever is transmitted through

All of the following are signs of dengue fever EXCEPT

The best explanation for Prevention is better than cure is

prevent the Aedes mosquitoes from spreading

Read the following letter and answer the following questions.

John can improve his art by doing the following except

Molly and Francis maybe related in the following ways except

brother and sister

The word persevere refers to

John helps his younger brother by

Select the correct statement.

Mr. Grahame wanted to go to

A crossroad is a junction where

the post office

two roads meet

Iskandar asked for a piece of paper because he wanted to

What is opposite Seaview Hotel in the map?

The dialogue is mainly about

Pak Hassan usually wakes up

Danial is Pak Hassans ..

Why is Danial staying with Pak Hassan? He is .

These are the chores that Pak Hassan needs to do except

At the village, Danial will be learning to

Danial is excited about