Poems

POEMS
Practice 1
IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP
At dawn they returned home their soaky clothes torn and approached the stove their limbs marked by scratches their legs full of wounds but on their brows there was not a sign of despair
The whole day and night just passed they had to brave the horrendous flood in the water all the time between bloated carcasses and tiny chips of tree barks desperately looking for their sons albino buffalo that was never found
There were born amidst hardship and grew up without a sigh or a complaint now they are in the kitchen, making
jokes while rolling their cigarette leaves
By Latiff Mohidin Translated by Salleh Ben Joned
a.
Why were their clothes soaky?
b.
Write down the line in the poem which reveals that this incident took place in a village?
c.
What does the phrase bloated carcasses refer to?
d.
In your opinion, what kind of attitude do the last two lines imply? Explain.
Practice 2:
IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP (stanzas 1 and 2) At dawn they returned home their soaky clothes torn and approached the stove their limbs marked by scratches their legs full of wounds but on their brows there was not a sign of despair
The whole day and night just passed they had to brave the horrendous flood in the water all the time between bloated carcasses and tiny chips of tree barks desperately looking for their sons albino buffalo that was never found By Latiff Mohidin Translated by Salleh Ben Joned
a.
Write down the line which shows that they have been out for long hours?
b. to?
The theme may not be exactly about hardship as implied by the title. What is the theme related
c.
What does the phrase albino buffalo reveal?
d.
What moral value did you learn from the poem? Explain.
Practice 3:
He Had Such Quiet Eyes (Stanzas 1 and 2)
He had such quiet eyes She did not realise They were two pools of lies Layered with thinnest ice
To her, those quiet eyes Were breathing desolate sighs Imploring her to be nice And to render him paradise
If only shed been wise And had listened to the advice Never to compromise With pleasure-seeking guys Shed be free from the hows and whys Bibsy Soenharjo-1968
a.
What does the phrase two pools of lies refer to?
b.
Which lines show that the man is saying I love you, and if you love me, prove it!
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c.
Which stanza shows that there is a sense of regret?
d.
What do you understand by the phrase the hows and whys?
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Practice 4:
He Had Such Quiet Eyes
He had such quiet eyes She did not realise They were two pools of lies Layered with thinnest ice To her, those quiet eyes Were breathing desolate sighs Imploring her to be nice And to render him paradise
If only shed been wise And had listened to the advice Never to compromise With pleasure-seeking guys Shed be free from the hows and whys
Now heres a bit of advice Be sure that nice really means nice Then youll never be losing at dice
Though you may lose your heart once or twice Bibsy Soenharjo-1968
a.
What does the phrase thinnest ice imply?
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b. In this poem, the poet talks about the betrayal of a young girls feelings for a man. She believes in his sincerity to her as he had pleaded to her to surrender to him. Write the two lines depicting this.
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c.
What is the main theme in this poem?
d.
What did you learn from this poem? Explain.
Practice 5:
Are You Still Playing Your Flute?
Are you still playing your flute? When there is hardly time for our love I am feeling guilty To be longing for your song The melody concealed in the slim hollow of the bamboo Uncovered by the breath of an artist Composed by his fingers Blown by the wind To the depth of my heart.
Are you still playing your flute? In the village so quiet and deserted Amidst the sick rice fields While here it has become a luxury To spend time watching the rain Gazing at the evening rays Collecting dew drops Or enjoying the fragrance of flowers.
Are you still playing your flute? The more it disturbs my conscience
to be thinking of you in the hazard of you my younger brothers unemployed and desperate my people disunited by politics my friend slaughtered mercilessly this world is too old and bleeding. By Zurinah Hassan
a.
Who is the persona in the poem?
b.
Write one line from the poem that depicts that people are jobless.
c. Provide three phrases that depict the message of cruel realities of a nation in uncertainty of its future.
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d.
In your own words describe why the poet used the word sick to describe the rice fields.
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Practice 6:
Are You Still Playing Your Flute? (Stanzas 1 and 2)
Are you still playing your flute? When there is hardly time for our love I am feeling guilty To be longing for your song The melody concealed in the slim hollow of the bamboo Uncovered by the breath of an artist Composed by his fingers Blown by the wind To the depth of my heart.
Are you still playing your flute? In the village so quiet and deserted Amidst the sick rice fields While here it has become a luxury To spend time watching the rain Gazing at the evening rays Collecting dew drops Or enjoying the fragrance of flowers.
By Zurinah Hassan
a.
What did the persona mean when she said deserted?
b.
Why is the persona feeling guilty?
c. Why is the question Are you still playing your flute repeated as the starting line of all the stanzas?
d.
In your opinion, is this a romantic poem? Provide reasons for your answer.
Practice 7:
Nature by H.D Carberry
We have neither Summer nor Winter Neither Autumn nor Spring. We have instead the days When the gold sun shines on the lush green canefieldsMagnificently. The days when the rain beats like bullet on the roofs And there is no sound but thee swish of water in the gullies And trees struggling in the high Jamaica winds. Also there are the days when leaves fade from off guango trees And the reaped canefields lie bare and fallow to the sun. But best of all there are the days when the mango and the logwood blossom When bushes are full of the sound of bees and the scent of honey, When the tall grass sways and shivers to the slightest breath of air, When the buttercups have paved the earth with yellow stars And beauty comes suddenly and the rains have gone.
a.
In your words describe the weather as depicted in the poem.
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b.
State one moral value that you have learnt from the poem.
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c. Note that the poem ends with the line and beauty comes suddenly and the rains have gone. Describe how this bears a resemblance in our life.
d. In the opening lines of the poem, the poet describes the things that are absent. In your opinion, what is the poet trying to convey?
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Practice 8:
We have neither Summer nor Winter Neither Autumn nor Spring. We have instead the days When the gold sun shines on the lush green canefieldsMagnificently. The days when the rain beats like bullet on the roofs And there is no sound but thee swish of water in the gullies And trees struggling in the high Jamaica winds.
Also there are the days when leaves fade from off guango trees And the reaped canefields lie bare and fallow to the sun. But best of all there are the days when the mango and the logwood blossom When bushes are full of the sound of bees and the scent of honey, When the tall grass sways and shivers to the slightest breath of air, When the buttercups have paved the earth with yellow stars And beauty comes suddenly and the rains have gone.
a.
Why do you think H.D.Carberry wrote the poem?
b. List three words related to nature.
c.
Which line in the poem Nature suggests the sense of smell?
d.
Based on your knowledge of the poem Nature, describe a theme in the poem.
SHORT STORIES
FRUITCAKE SPECIAL (4 practices)
PRACTICE 1
Read the extract from the short story FRUITCAKE SPECIAL below and answer the questions that follow.
I dreamt that I was being awful to you, treating you as if you were just someone who worked for me. The truth is that you mean so much more than that to me I wondered what he meant. Was he going to raise my pay? He went on. You must realise that Im crazy about you, darling. He was calling me darling again. He was being serious. I have to say that at this point I was feeling very confused. Five minutes ago my boss didnt want to be seen with me. Now he was saying he was crazy about me! What could be making him behave like this? Then, all at once, I realised it was the fruitcake special! Intrigue might smell great, but it didnt make a girl attractive to men. But my fruitcake perfume did.
a.
What does the word crazy imply?
b.
Why was the writer confused?
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c.
What is Intrigue in the context of the story?
d.
Describe the behaviour of the writers boss and why he behaved in such a way.
PRACTICE 2
Momma and Aunt Mini were very pleased, of course. They went off together to plan the wedding and left me to get ready for the man they hoped would be my future husband. I was beginning to wish I hadnt told them. After all, I had no idea why my boss had behaved towards me in that way. He had never even noticed me before now. However, he had noticed the perfume I had been wearing. Lately I had been wearing a perfume called intrigue. It was made by another company and I actually preferred it to the perfumes we made. Mr. Amos did have a very good nose for perfumes. Perhaps Intrigue was so good he just couldnt stop himself. Who knows? Anyway, I had to get ready for my evening out. Although I couldnt explain why Mr. Amos had suddenly found me attractive, I really wanted to find out. In my own way Im as bad as my Aunt Mimi, I guess.
a.
Whose wedding is being planned? Name the bride and groom to be.
b.
Why did the writer say wish I hadnt told them?
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c.
Why was the writers plan for the night?
d.
Do you think the boss was attracted to the writer because of the perfume?
Give a reason for your answer.
PRACTICE 3
Read the extract from the short story FRUITCAKE SPEACIAL below and answer the questions that follow.
Momma seemed satisfied with my explanation that things had just not worked out between me and Mr. Amos, although she thought it a wasted opportunity she wanted me to have a rich husband. Still, happiness is what really counts, she said, with a note of sadness in her voice. When I finally got back to the factory there was a message left on my desk could I see Mr. Amos as soon as I got in. As I walked towards David Amoss office I felt like a schoolgirl who had to go to see the head teacher. I was sure that the fruitcake special would not still be working by now after all, he had not seen me for a few days. I knocked on his door. Mr. Amos was sitting behind his big desk with a large black eye.
a.
Describe the opportunity as in the context of the story?
b.
Why was the opportunity considered as wasted?
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c.
Why did the writer feel like a schoolgirl who had to go to see the head teacher?
d.
Do you think Mr. Amos was angry at the writer? Give a reason
PRACTICE 4
Momma, I said, if its Aunt Mimi with news of another perfect boy for me, tell her Im not interested. Its not Aunt Mimi, dear, said Momma. Who is it? I asked. I think youd better come see for yourself Momma said. I went to the front door. It was Armstrong, the pizza delivery man. He was holding up a pizza box which had Armstrongs Peachy Pizzas in big letters on the front. Armstrong now owned the pizza company. He explained that hed fallen in love with me when he first delivered pizza to us, but he wanted to be a success before asking me out. He said I deserved no less. Then he gave me some flowers. I never really noticed before, but Armstrong is quite good looking: a bit short maybe, a little thin on top but nobodys perfect.
a.
State one characteristic of a perfect boy in Aunt Mimis opinion.
b.
What is the name of Armstrongs company?
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c.
What does Armstrong mean when he said deserved no less?
d.
Would you marry someone like Armstrong? Give a reason
QWERTYUIOP (4 practices)
PRACTICE 1
Read the extract from the short story QWERTYUIOP below and answer the questions that follow.
She stared at it in horrified bewilderment. What had happened? What had she done? Not even on her first day at the Belmont Secretarial College had she made such ridiculous mistakes. Such strange mistakes QWERTYUIOP, the top line of letters on a typewriter, repeated over and over again! Thank God there had been no one to notice. Theyd think she had gone mad. She must be more careful. Keep her mind on the job, not allow it to wander out of the window into the sunny shopping street below. Putting fresh paper into the typewriter, she began again. She was tempted to look at the keyboard . . . Dont look at the keys! Keep your eyes away! Mrs Price was always saying. No peeing. Youll never make a good typist if you cant do it by touch. Rhythm, its all rhythm. Play it to music in your head.
a.
What is QWERTYUIOP?
b.
Why must she be careful?
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c.
What did she decide to do after making the repeated mistakes?
d.
Do you think you would make such mistakes. Give a reason for your answer.
PRACTICE 2
For an hour, she battled with the machine. As fast as QWERTYUIOPs and unwanted capitals appeared, she attacked with a loaded brush. The white fluid ran down the typing paper like melting ice-cream, and dripped thickly into the depths of the typewriter. YOURE DROWNING ME, it complained pathetically, and she swiped at the words with her brush. HELP! Another swipe. PLEASE! But Lucy showed no mercy. The large bottle was half-empty when she reached the end of the letter in triumph. Yours faithfully, George Ross, She typed, and sat back with a sigh of relief. The machine began to rattle. Too late, Lucy snatched the completed letter out of the typewriter. Across the bottom of the otherwise faultless page, it now said in large, red capitals: I HATE YOU! Furiously she painted the words out.
a.
What is the white fluid?
b.
Why is Lucy battling with the machine?
c.
Why is the large bottle half empty?
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d.
What quality did Lucy display? Provide a reason for your answer.
PRACTICE 3
Lucy typed quickly: Are you from outer space? The typewriter rocked, as if with laughter, its keys clicking like badly fitting false teeth. IDIOT, it wrote. Who are you? Lucy typed. Miss Broome, it answered. Lucy hesitated. She did not know quite how to reply to this. In the end she typed: How do you do? I am Miss Beck.
GO AWAY, MISS BECK Why should I? I AM SECRETARY HERE, it sated, this time in red letters. No, youre not! I am! Lucy typed angrily. The machine went mad. Q U E R T Y U I O P / @ Q U E R T Y U I O P &()*QWERTYUIOP+1, it screamed, shaking and snapping its keys like castanets.
a.
What does the word rocked mean?
b.
What is Lucys occupation?
c.
Why did Lucy hesitate?
d.
If you were Lucy do you think you would reply to Miss Broome? Give a reason for your answer.
PRACTICE 4
Lucy Beck was young and small and mouse-coloured, easily overlooked. She had a lonely O level and a typing speed that would make a tortoise laugh. Whoever will want to employ me? she had asked Mrs. Price once, and Mrs. Price had been at a loss to answer. Lucy wanted a job. More than anyone, more than anything, she wanted a job. She was tired of being poor. She was fed up with macaroni cheese and baked beans. She was sick of second-hand clothes. We are jumble sailors on the rough sea of life, her mother would say. Lucy loved her mother, but could not help wishing she would sometimes lose her temper. Shout. Scream. Throw saucepans at the spinning, grinning head of Uncle Bert.
a.
Why is Lucy described as easily overlooked?
b.
Why is finding a job so important to Lucy?
c.
What was Mrs. Prices answer to Lucy when she asked whether she would ever find a job?
d.
Describe Lucys feelings towards Uncle Bert. Provide reasons for your answer.
DRAMA (4 practices)
PRACTICE 1
Read the extract from the drama Gulp and Gasp below and answer the questions that follow.
LORD SEPTIC: Its just like that night many years ago. I stood right here as my father tied Lady Gatsby to the same track. She was the richest widow in town. He tricked her to meet him on this station one dark night. CROUCH: Killer trains must run in your family, sir! LORD SEPTIC: Lady Gatsby came here with her baby in one arm and the Gatsby Gold in the other. But somehow she hid it before we got our hands on it. CROUCH: You wanted to get the baby? LORD SEPTIC: No, the gold, you fool. Its worth a fortune. We tied her to this track to make her tell us where shed hidden it.
a.
Why was Lady Gatsby at the station?
b.
What did Lady Gatsby do before her death?
b.
Why was the Gatsby Gold not found?
d.
Explain in your own words what is meant by crouch when he said killer trains.
Practice 2
RO S E: Not since the fire at the match factory. PERCY: Lord Septics match factory? ROSE: Yes. I used to pack the match boxes. Big match boxes. Full of big matches. PERCY: Wasnt there a big strike at the match factory? ROSE: Yes. Lord Septic didnt pay us. He didnt keep the matches safe because it would cost him money. There was a fire and many workers were killed. I was lucky. But the flames hurt my eyes. I cant see any more. PERCY: What a rotter that man is! Theyve just gone on strike at another one of his factories. They all want a shorter working wick.
ROSE: [Laughing] I think you mean WEEK. They want a shorter working WEEK. PERCY: No its a candle factory. I say, you look so pretty when you smile. Whats your name?
a. Why was Rose at the match factory?
b.
In what way was Lord Septic responsible for the fire?
c.
Why is there a strike at one of Lord Septics factories?
d.
What would be an important value portrayed in the drama? Provide a reason for your answer.
Practice 3
CROUCH: And you always want what you get, sir. LORD SEPTIC: No, Crouch. I always get what I want. At last, I own this station. Soon I will own all the stations from here to Kings Cross. And when I do do you know what Ill be? CROUCH: Even more greedy, sir? LORD SEPTIC: Ill be the richest man in the land. And do you know why? CROUCH: Because youll own the biggest train set ever. LORD SEPTIC: Because I will find the Gatsby Gold. Its hidden somewhere along this line. Ill dig up the track. Ill look under every sleeper. Ill search every station. One day, it will be mine. All mine. At last . . . And nothing will get in my way. [He trips over Crouch] Get out of my way, you fool. CROUCH: Most sorry, sir. Very sorry, sir. Really sorry, sir. LORD SEPTIC: Ill now go up to my office to plot more plans. I will get more ideas on being rich. Filthy rich. Thick, black and oily. Thats how rich! Im going upstairs.
a. What is a sleeper?
b.
What does Lord Septic hope to find under the sleepers?
c.
What are Lord Septics plans?
d.
What is your impression of Crouch? Explain.
Practice 4
LORD SEPTIC
: Yes, Clora my wife. Clora Septic. She nags for a living. I only
married her for her arms.
CROUCH
: Are they nice to hug?
LORD SEPTIC : Not those arms. She owns a gun factory. We make weapons. We make bombs. One day we will arm the world. We want a good war. Shes just made a tank that can kill from a mile in one burst. Just like her! Its called the Septic Tank.
CROUCH
: I bet thatll cause a bit of a stink, sir!
LORD SEPTIC : Crouch, I dont know why I keep you as my porter. You are dim, daft, dopey, dozey and dippy. Whats more you annoy me. Im not nice when Im cross.
CROUCH
: No, sir.
a. What is the meaning of the word arms?
b.
Why did Lord Septic marry Clora?
c.
What is the name of the tank that Clora has made?
d.
Explain why Lord Septic called Crouch dim, daft, dopey, dozey and dippy
Novels (6 Practices)
PRACTICE SECTION
The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language 1. 2. 3. The Curse by Lee Su Ann Step by Wicked Step by Ann Fine. Catch Us If You Can by Catherine McPhail
Based on one novel above, write about the following.
Provide evidence from the text to support your answer. Your response should be: Not less than 50 words In continuous writing (not in note form)
Practice 1 Based on one novel above, discuss one of the themes in the story. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer
Practice 2 Write about a character that you find most interesting. Support your answer with evidence from the novel.
Practice 3 Write about a moral value you have learnt in the story. Support your answer with evidence from the novel
Practice 4 Based on one novel above, write about an episode that is memorable in the story. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
Practice 5
Based on the novel of your choice, discuss the problems faced by a character. How does he/she overcome the problems?
Practice 6
Compare two characters in the novel you have studied. How are they similar?
TEST 1
Form 4 Poem In the Midst of Hardship Read the following stanza of In the Midst of Hardship and answer the questions that follow.
Latiff Mohidin
a.
What does the word dawn mean?
b.
Write down two phrases from the poem that indicates injury.
i.
ii.
c.
Describe their feelings when they reached home. Provide a reason to support your answer.
Form 4 Short Story QWERTYUIOP Read the extract from the short story QWERTYUIOP below and answer the questions that follow
She was early. She smoothed down her windy hair, and waited. At five past nine, an elderly man, with small dark eyes like currants and a thick icing of white hair, came hobbling up the stairs. He was jingling a bunch of keys. Ah, he said, noticing Mary. Punctuality is the courtesy of kings but a hard necessity for new brooms, eh? You are the new broom, I suppose? Not an impatient customer waiting to see our new range of Sunburst cushions, by any chance?
a.
What does the phrase new broom imply?
b.
Describe the man who opened the door for Lucy.
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c.
What is the meaning of hobbling?
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d.
In your opinion, why did Lucy arrive early that Monday morning?
Novel
Based on the novel that you have studied, choose a character and discuss how good values are being demonstrated through the character you have chosen.
TEST 2 (Form 5 poem)
We have neither Summer nor Winter Neither Autumn nor Spring. We have instead the days When the gold sun shines on the lush green canefieldsMagnificently. The days when the rain beats like bullet on the roofs And there is no sound but thee swish of water in the gullies And trees struggling in the high Jamaica winds. Also there are the days when leaves fade from off guango trees
And the reaped canefields lie bare and fallow to the sun. But best of all there are the days when the mango and the logwood blossom When bushes are full of the sound of bees and the scent of honey, When the tall grass sways and shivers to the slightest breath of air, When the buttercups have paved the earth with yellow stars And beauty comes suddenly and the rains have gone.
a.
What seasons did the poet say that they did not have?
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b.
List out the verbs found in the poem Nature.
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c.
List words that describe the following in the poem.
i)
sunny days
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ii)
rainy days
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d. Do you agree that the sunny days are the best days as compared to rainy days? Explain why or why not?
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Form 4 drama/short story
LORD SEPTIC: The night, you fool. Its a foul and filthy night. CROUCH: Very nasty, Lord Septic. LORD SEPTIC: Angry. CROUCH: Mmm. LORD SEPTIC: Very angry. CROUCH: Mmm. Mmmm. LORD SEPTIC: And do you know why Im angry, Crouch? I hate nights like this. CROUCH: Indeed, sir. LORD SEPTIC: This fog is so thick. I cant see a thing out there. Its as thick as CROUCH: Pea soup, sir. Very thick pea soup. LORD SEPTIC: And theres nothing worse than pea soup is there, Crouch? CROUCH: Not really, sir. Apart from sprouts. I would think a mushy sprout soup is pretty foul. Worse than a pea in this fog.
LORDSEPTIC: I cant even see the railway track. CROUCH: Dont get too near the edge of the platform, sir. LORD SEPTIC: If this train doesnt come soon, Ill sack the driver. Ill sack everyone. After all, next week Ill own this railway line. CROUCH: Indeed, sir. Most true, your ever-so big lordship, sir.
a.
Why is Lord Septic very angry?
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b.
What does the word sack mean?
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c.
Describe the condition at the station.
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d.
How would you describe Lord Septic? Provide a reason for your answer.
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Novel question
Based on the novel that you have studied, describe two different settings or situations.
ANSWERS.
Poem In The Midst Of Hardship Practice 1 a. b. They were wet desperately looking for their sons
albino buffalo that was never found c. d. animals killed as they drowned in the flood water. Optimistic,- they were making jokes not crying or show signs of despair.
Practice 2 a. b. The whole day and night just passed Facing hardship with optimism
c.
They are in the village as people in the town will not rear buffaloes.
d. Despite the hardship, we must remain resilient and strong. Often, the difficult time is not a permanent one.
He Had Such Quiet Eyes Practice 3 a. b. The eyes are compared to deceit. Imploring her to be nice
And to render him paradise. c. Stanza 2
d. The hows and whys is compared to a situation where one gets hurt emotionally and tries to solve the problem.
Practice 4 a. b. dangerous To her, those quiet eyes
Were breathing desolate sighs Imploring her to be nice c. Deceit
d. We sometimes encounter people who have ill intentions towards us. We should take precaution against them.
Practice 5 a. b. a very perceptive and reflective woman. my younger brothers unemployed and desperate
c.
my people disunited by politics
my friend slaughtered mercilessly this world is too old and bleeding. d. Perhaps the yield is not rewarding/ the harvest is destroyed due to bad weather.
Practice 6 a. b. the villagers have left/migrated. Feeling guilty as she is enjoying the music when the nation is plagued with problems
c. This is to stress on the activity as something that should not be done when the nation is facing so much trouble. d. No, it is not a romantic poem. It is poem that shows the irony between a leisure activity and problems faced by the nation at the same time.
Nature
Practice 7 a. b. The poem highlights the appealing climate conditions on the island of Jamaica. We must appreciate the beauty of nature.
c. This is a big resemblance to our life, as it has been our experience that after bad times, good times will follow and sometimes ever so abruptly. d. It is to highlight the pleasant climate on the island. It has no extreme weather conditions.
Practice 8 a. b. c. He wants to celebrate the richness of the lands produce and how alive and plentiful Nature is. gold sun, rain, trees. The line, When the bushes are full of the sound of bees and the scent of honey
d. Appreciating ones country-Life in ones country has its share of ups and downs but one must always look at the brighter side of life. In this poem, the poet stresses on his countrys weather being sunny, rainy and windy. The poet states that we must appreciate what we have.
SHORT STORIES
FRUITCAKE SPECIAL Practice 1
a. b. c.
not normal confused at how the feelings of her boss towards her changes abruptly. Name of the perfume.
d. The boss took a liking of her when he was not interested at all a little while ago. Perhaps it is the work of the perfume.
Practice 2 a. b. c. d. Mr Amos and Anna She is actually not interested in Mr Amos. She wants to find out why Mr Amos was attracted to her. Any logical answer.
Practice 3 a. b. c. d. an opportunity to marry a rich man the marriage did not take place. She did not know how to answer or react to Mr Amos who is her boss. No, he was not. He was not aware of what had actually happened.
Practice 4
a. b.
wealthy Armstrongs Peachy Pizzas
c. She is a fine person and she should get someone who is capable of looking after her and care for her financially. d. Any logical answer.
QWERTYUIOP
Practice 1 a. b. c. d. The top line of letters on a typewriter or keypad. She must not let people know that she is making mistakes. She decided to try again and this time she will focus on the rhythm. Any logical answer.
Practice 2 a. b. c. correction liquid/liquid paper the words QWERTYUIOP keep appearing. She used it to correct a lot of mistakes.
d. Lucy shows determination in what she does. She refuses to simply give up and leave and finds a way to deal with the spirit.
Practice 3 a. b. c. d. movement. Secretary She did not how to react to the typewriter or what to ask next. Any logical answer.
Practice 4 a. b. c. d. she was small in size she wanted to move away from her mother. Mrs Price could not give an answer She hated him. She wished that her mother would lose her temper and throw things at him.
Drama Gulp and Gasp
Practice 1 a. b. c. d. She came to meet Lord Septic as he tricked her to meet him. She had hidden the gold. No one knew where she had hidden it. The two trains have something in common- use to kill; Lady Gatsby and now, Percy and Rose
Practice 2 a. b. c. she was working there packing matches. he did not keep the matches in a safe place and there was a fire the workers wanted to work for a shorter number of days in a week.
d. Good always triumphs over evil. The two villains, Lord Septic and Crouch, are duly punished in the end. Practice 3 a. closely spaced transverse beams, usually of wood, for holding the rails forming a track at the proper distance from each other. b. Gold
c. d.
Get ideas to become rich He is rather foolish, he often makes silly remarks and does not respect his own identity.
Practice 4 a. b. c. d. weapons/firearms for her wealth/ factory Septic Tank He made a silly remark- he thought the Septic tank will have smell when it is a weapon
NOVELS
Practice 1 Through the novel The Curse, gender stereotyping is portrayed through how females should behave. This can be seen especially through Azreen. For example, Azreens school friends start to cast suspicious eyes towards her when she behaves unlady-like. She plays hockey with the boys and even laughs like a bunch of hyenas with them. To them, as a woman, Azreen is not expected to be tomboyish and hangs too closely with boys.
Practice 2 An interesting character in the novel- The Curse is the old lady. She is an educated woman as she has knowledge of herbal medicine to treat illnesses. Her house is always neat and situated by the hillside. She is a caring and concerned woman as she takes Azreen in and gives her food and shelter whenever she has fights and problems. She is also a resourceful person and she is a good cook and her recipes and secret ingredients are very much sought after.
Practice 3 The value in life that I have learnt in the novel- Catch us if you can is The Importance of Family. Sacrifices for family are honoured and explored, as are the family bonds that survive adversity. Family responsibility in the novel is best displayed by Rorys constant care of his grandfather. Very early in age, Rory has realised that there was only Granda and me to make up a family. Rory does not know any
other family love. His father had left them when he was very young. Granda had taken care of him all his life and now, as Granda is getting old and forgetful, and is never quite well, it is his turn to look after him.
Practice 4 The incident which is memorable in Catch us if you can is when Granda is sent to Rachnadar, Rory knows that he has to get him away from that place. Though torn with desperation at times ( Grandas carelessness with the chip pan had landed him in hospital and Rory at Castle Street), Rory plans the Great Escape and gets him away from the hospital where they put old people in.
Practice 5 In the novel Step by Wicked Step, Richard reveals the pain of the knowledge of his dying father and the intrusion of Mr. Coldstone into the family. Then Richards father dies. Mr Coldstone is very harsh towards Richard. Richard feels that his own happiness is not counted for. He wishes for his father to wake up from the grave and tell him that all things in the house have gone wrong since the fathers death. Richard had practically become a stranger in his own house. His house was like a tomb. Richard leaves the house. He feels that his presence is not wanted by his mother.
Practice 6 Claudia are the two characters I have chosen to compare and contrast. Although they are two differing characters, they also have some similarities. Both Colin and Claudia come from broken or separated families. They both have step parents. Colins mother has left his biological father and `took up with Jack. Jack is the only father figure Colin ever know. However, Colins mum leaves Jack after a while. This causes him to miss Jack so badly that it hurts. On the other hand, Claudias father has left her mother for another woman, Stella. She feels disloyal to her mum whenever she has a good time with her father and Stella. Both Colin and Claudia really want their parents to reconcile as they pine for how it used to be when they were happy.
About the Author
Catherine MacPhail was born on 25 January 1946 inGreenock,Scotland. She has an established reputation as a writer of gritty, urban stories that tackle emotional and contemporary issues that eventually work towards a positive solution.
Synopsis
It is story of a devoted grandson and loving grandfather. There is adventure and thrilling chase and escape which bring about many interesting moments for both Rory and grandfather. We feel as we read of a grandfather who is sent to the old peoples home and his grandson to the childrens home, a separation that is extremely difficult for both of them. Rory and his grandfather, Granda, have looked after each other since Rorys dad walked out on them. Granda is given to lapses in memory (putting Rorys homework down the rubbish chute and the rubbish in Rorys school bag) and completely irresponsible behaviour (setting fire to his coat at a Parents Evening), but he has a generous heart. Rory acts as his carer until there is a fire in the flat and the authorities decide to separate them. Rory comes
up with an escape plan. But their path of escape is not easy as their pictures are in the newspapers and on every television screen. Their journey is full of unexpected moments when it looks like they will be caught by the authorities.
His Granda however is very frail and needs a lot of medication. On the way they meet a lot of people who have recognised them from the news. These people have actually helped them in their venture. Rory and his Granda travelled by train, boat, caravan, cars and most of the time with their feet. In the end, sadly, Rory has to end the venture, but not by being caught, he actually had to go to the police to find help for his Granda, whose heart had stopped. Rory had been hoping that his father who had abandoned the family and whom he has no seen for the last ten years would reach out and help. The story ends on a happy note when Rorys dad gets in touch with him due to the publicity.
CHARACTERS
Major characters
Granda
Rorys grandfather. He is also known as Mister McIntosh. He is elderly and partially senile with a tendency to forget what he is doing (never puts off his pipe properly till it smoulders into flames). He loves his grandson dearly and cannot bear the thought of being separated from him. Although he is hurt by his sons departure from the family and after his daughter-in-laws death, is dedicated to taking care
of Rory. He is delightfully funny. He is often repeating phrases and is able to surprise the reader in some instances as for example the incidence when he hit the bully unconscious inPerthrailway station and stole a car.
Rory
He is a young boy, still in school who is dedicated to taking care of his aging grandfather. Shows determination and courage even in desperate situations (when the grandfather is admitted in Rachnadar). Mature, he understands why his grandfather refuses to meet his own father. He has a rich inner life and capable of growing and changing. He has managed by adapting to every new situation with hope and optimism.
Minor Characters
Val Jessup
She is a young and eager social worker who is responsible for Rorys well being. She is also very responsible, she is anxious that Granda receives his full pension benefits and arranges for Rory to stay at the childrens home inCastle Street.
Mrs Foley
She is Rorys teacher who is keenly aware of his inability to pass up his homework because of his duty to care for his grandfather. She is very concerned when Granda is admitted into the hospital and realises that Rory should not be in the childrens home.
Darren
Darren is Rorys best friend in school who helps him to stay in the mothers caravan when Granda is taken away from Rachnadar.
Jeff McIntosh He is Rorys father. He comes back home to be with his father and son when he sees them on television.
POINT OF VIEW
The novel is seen through the eyes of Rory. We as the readers get access to his young mind how he thinks, feels and reacts and at the same time we can appreciate Rorys growth and maturation because the first person narration has made it possible for an inside view of Rorys mind.
Symbolism
The journey and the escape -It symbolises the desired freedom and that both need to be together.
The caravan It gives the idea or feeling of safety, privacy and security; both feel very safe in the caravans until it is time to run again.
Movies and movie stars
They refer to Grandas constant memory of what he likes
and remembers best . Here they are always tending to verge on an element of fantasy.
THEMES:
Bridging the generation gap
There is a young boys love for his aging grandfather. The novel explores key issues that young boys of this age may confront as their characters are shaped by relationships around them. There are challenges of growing up and learning about responsibility shown in the life of Rory. Rory is eleven years old and he should be playing football and enjoying being a boy but he has the big responsibility of keeping Granda safe and away from Rachnadar. Granda looked after him in those days and now he knows it is his duty to look after him now. Rory accepts that responsibility with a great attitude and does not hesitate to do his duty. But from being just a student, Rory grows up within a short frame of time to make decisions and to act with great responsibility.
Family and relationships
There is a journey of love and protection between a grandfather and his grandson. Love, compression and family relationships are portrayed through their actions. Granda and Rory love each other and that guides all their actions. Granda loves his son, Jeff but feels let down by what happened years ago. He loves Rorys mother dearly too. Granda looked after Rory before and now Rory wants to look after his Granda. That is family love.
p Social and civic responsibilities
How society tries to intervene and help those who they think are unfairly treated or who they think deserve a better treatment. The novel emphasizes the importance of social responsibility. Doctor Nicol, the teacher, Mrs. Foley, Darrens mum and Val Jessup feel that Rory need help at home and that he should be enjoying his boyhood and not be burdened with the responsibility of looking after an ageing and ailing grandfather. The police officials and the nurses are seen as kind and compassionate. The inmates at the childrens home too care about what is happening to Rory and want to help him. Members of the public believe strongly that the two should not be separated and voice their opinion on television. The great escape would not be possible without the support and help of the public. Thus society has a great role to play in molding people to be what they are.
Social bias
How society is quick to decide what the aged and ailing as well as the young should be treated.The social welfare service sees to the very young and the very old. The decision of the authorities is not always right and should be questioned. Ruby the traveler complain that social workers check on Tyrone to see if he is getting his education and is not being abused in any way . The authorities can be nasty to the gypsies and people on the fringes of society. The police bring fear and anxiety but they are also seen as being compassionate in their dealings with Rory. The authorities chase after Rory and Granda but the public is mainly on their side and people help them all the way.
Moral Values:
Family relationships and bonds must be appreciated and maintained. There must be compassion and kindness.
Communication is an important feature among friends and family members. It results in the loving and caring attitude generally.
Trust is a vital component in bridging generations. We must not be judgmental as appearances may not be what they seem.
Discussion
The novel is a sort of love story, about the love between generations: it shows a young boy realising that someone he loves deeply may die. It also challenges assumptions and stereotypes: those we should trust sometimes let us down; those we might not trust sometimes prove to be our friends.
PART 7
Robbos story: dumpas the problem
characters
Robbo
Patient Helpful Responsible determined
Callie
Robbos sister Adamant Observant Hot-tempered
Dad
Robbos father Concerned Fatherly
Mum
Motherly Strong willed concerned
Roy
Robbos stepfather Loves picking on Callie Gets angry very quickly bully
Dumpa
Robbos half-brother Three years old Mischievous Loves his dad very much
synopsis
Robbos parents broke off when he was
six. Whenever his dad visits them, the adults
end up in arguments. Finally, dad stopped his
visits. Robbo and Callie had to visit his house
which was cold and horrible.
Callie hated her stepfather Roy whom
she called the Beard. He started to interfere
with a lot of things. Both the children love
their half brother, Dumpa. Dumpa adores Roy.
One day, Roy left the house after a row with
Mum. Dumpa missed him a lot. The children
made a plan so that their Dad and Mum can
bump into each other at the arcade. Everything
worked out as planned but not for long. Soon
Mum and Dad had their usual argument. Both
kids were baffled with their attitudes.
The children did not give up hope.
Infact, they tried something else. This time their
plan worked. Mum and Dad had something to
hand over to each other. So, the children were
pretty sure that their parents would patch up. At
that time, Mum got cheesed off with Roy.
Unfortunately Dumpas the problem.
He is three years old.
One day Roy caught Callie pushing her bike
down the very narrow space between the bushes
and the car. Roy warned her but as she was in a
hurry, she took the short cut. In her anger, she
told Roy that he had no rights to tell her what to
as he was not her father. He caught her by the
wrist and swung her around. Then in a stern
voice, he told that it was his car. As the
argument was in progress, Mum intervened. Roy
was furious as to why he did not have the right
to correct her. All the while, he had been running
for the girl too.
All mums terms ended with Roy
insisting he had every right to make Callie to do
what he told her. Mum was worried that Callie
might start to hate him. As days went by, things
were getting worse and worse. Roy decided not
not to do anything to people who were not civil
to her. He refused to drive them to Hawksmoor
Hill with their toboggans. Callie was
disappointed. Roy was as stubborn as Callie.
Roy was busy clearing out the shed.
Dumpa was trailing in the snow. Mum called a
few times but Dumpa refused to come inside.
Even when Mum went to persuade Dumpa in,
the little one refused to come inside. Roy was
adamant and refused to help Mum get Dumpa
into the house.
Then, Robbo was sent to persuade Dumpa
to come inside. Robbo tried to trick Dumpa but
was unsuccessful. Next, he turned to Roy who
assured that Dumpa was wrapped up perfectly
warm. Roy too, refused to get into the house
which was icy cold towards him. As Robbo stood
there for long, Roy let Dumpa to get into the
house. Dumpa agreed with a price of a strawberry
rocket from the freezer. Dumpa was to get into the
house after he had finished it.
The ice lolly did not melt in the icy air.
So Mum decided to fetch Dumpa in but afraid of
triggering another argument with Roy. Roy told
the truth that Roy felt unwelcome in that house.
Mum was flabbergasted with such a remark.
Robbo persisted and finally Mum agreed with
her reasoning. Callie can never seem to get along
with Roy and Mum was stuck in the middle.
Despite all the persuasion, Callie never
wanted to compromise with Roy nor accept him
as part of the family. When Mum knew that
Callie should move in with her Dad. Before that
she went a dozen times to make sure Callies
favourites were in the house. Mum also read out
a list of duties for Dad. Robbo and Callie felt
their Mum needed a holiday after all the work
but again Dumpa was the problem. The children
volunteered to look after Dumpa with Dads
approval.
Practice A
Write short answers for the following.
Who is the Beard?
Who is the sweetest child in the whole world?
..
Why did Roy actually go away to his mothers?
Where was Callie pushing her bike that Roy disapproved?
What did Robbo take with him to give Dumpa?
Why did Callie and Robbo volunteered to look after Dumpa?
Answer
Roy Dumpa He had a row with Mum.
Pushing her bike down the very narrow space between the bushes and the car. A pair of gloves. So that their mum can go for a holiday.
Practice B
What are these people from the novel saying?
Rearrange the words to make correct sentences.
Then match the sentence to the person who says it.
1.
snap boy, Dont Hope. at the
Mum
2.
real a in Youre family.
3.
daughter? Because not shes my
that it? Is
Callie
4.
go Let Roy! please! Callie at
of
once,
5.
sitting drive house! Its our our in In By garden!
Roy
6.
throw you for Ill balls head-butt. to
7.
your please, Callie. Brush hair,
like rats It nest. looks a
Dumpa
8.
home soon? Dada coming
woy come Make Wobbo! back now,
Robbo
9.
argue. Lots people of
doesnt think. what It probably mean you
10.
you . skip Dad, drag off arcade get boots.
new
soccer Look, weekend to the your
with
Mum
the
to
and
Dad
Answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Dont snap at the boy, Hope, Youre in a real family Mum
Dad
Because shes not my daughter? Is that it? Roy! Let go of Callie at once, please! Mum
Roy
Its sitting in our drive. By our house! In our garden! Ill throw balls for you to head-butt. Robbo
Callie
Brush your hair, please, Callie. It looks like a rats nest Roy
8. 9.
Dada coming home soon? Make Woy come back now, Wobbo! Dumpa Lots of people argue. It probably doesnt mean what you think. Robbo
10. Look, you skip the weekend with Dad, and drag Mum off to the arcade to get your new soccer boots. Callie
Practice C
Read the extracts from the novel and answer the questions below.
1.
I had a go. I took the tiny pair of dry gloves Mum handed me, and went
outside. The freezing wind gusted straight down the neck of my jacket. It was so
cold, I played my best card first.
Dumpa, if you come in, Ill throw balls for you to head-butt.
Dumpa just shook his head. I turned to Roy.
Mums worried about him. She wants him back inside.
What did Mum give Robbo for Dumpa?
..
What does the phrase played my best card mean?
..
Where is Dumpa?
Do you think Dumpa should get into the house? Give a reason for your answer.
2.
Theyre not all little spats, I persisted. Roy did walk out on us for a
whole week.
Mum flushed.
That was quite different. That was
Glancing at Callie, she broke off. But Callie met her eye.
I know what you were going to say. That was about me.
Mum nodded. It isnt easy, she said. You get upset with him. He gets
upset with you. And Im stuck in the middle. She shook her head. Never mind.
Its just a matter of time, Im sure.
How many days was Roy away?
He gets upset with you. Who does the he refer to?
What does Mum mean when she says Im stuck in the middle?
Do you think it is easy to adapt to a new dad or mum? Give a reason.
3.
Dad followed her back into his new cosy sitting-room.
Youll need a holiday after all this work.
Fat chance, scoffed Mum. You could look after Robbo, of course.
But Dumpas the problem.
I looked at Callie. Callie looked at me. She knew she owed me one.
Like Dad, she knows it hasnt been easy for Mum, over the last few weeks,
telling the school, explaining to her friends, comforting me.
We could look after Dumpa here, she said.
Who is You in the line Youll need a holiday after all this work?
What was the problem that Mum had?
Who agreed to look after Dumpa?
After hard work, it is good to have a holiday. Give a reason why one should have a holiday.
Answers
a. b.
A pair of gloves / A tiny pair of dry gloves Tried my best
c.
Outside the house
d.
Yes, because it is cold outside.
a. b.
Seven days Roy
c.
He was angry with Callie
d.
Yes, because it is good to have a dad / mum to replace our own dad / mum
No, we can never replace our own dad and mum with anyone.
a. b.
Mum Who would take care of Dumpa
c.
Callie and Robbo
d.
It will make us feel relaxed.
May 9, 2012 STEP BY WICKED STEP PART 6 PIXIES STORY Posted by leelachakrabarty under NOVELS | Tags: Step by Wicked Step | 1 Comment PART 6
PIXIEs Story: THE PAINS IN MY LIFE
characters
Pixie
Honest and truthful- tells her true feelings without pretending Sensitive- does not like to be called Pricilla Emotional- bursts into tears during argument
Sophie
Outgoing- often goes out for sleep-overs.
Hetty
Intelligent gets good grades for her homework Patient- she patiently goes over the mathematics questions with Pixie
Kind- she does not mind helping Pixie with homework Understanding and obedient- she follows her parents orders to sleep wherever they ask her to.
Dad
Quiet- he keeps to himself Indifferent- does not bother to interfere with the problems others face in the family
Lucy
Understanding- tries to adapt and make things work Kind- she takes care of Pixie Responsible- She looks after the family
synopsis
Pixie stays at her fathers place during
weekends fortnightly. Her Stepmother is
Lucy she has two step sisters. They are Sophie
and Hetty. Dad promised her that she would
have a own room but Hetty and Sophie had a
terrible quarrel that it was decided that Hetty
moves out of her sisters room into Pixies
room.
Pixie hates Hettys habits. Hetty drives her
mad. She hates the way Hetty cocks her head on
one side and fiddles with her hair, the way Hetty
sniffs when she reads and roll the cat over the
carpet like a sausage. Most of all she hates the
way Hetty teases her name- Priscilla.
Hetty was good at Maths and has good
natural manners. She is also good with
animals. She gets Excellent written by her
teacher for her homework. Pixie thought of
ways to get her out of the room. Pixie
started to do things to show the room is haunted.
Pixie started to tell ghost stories about the room
but Hetty did not get scared. So Pixie tried to
disturb her by asking her maths questions. Hetty
went through each problem with Pixie- Pixie
wasnt even trying to listen but she must have
understood because on the next week she actually
got the comment as Well done! from her
teacher.
Next, Pixie tried the silent treatment to get
Hetty out of her room. Pixie had expected Hetty
to go back to Sophies room but Hetty went to
her mother and told her what was going on.
Lucy, her stepmother came to her room and
talked to her. They argued each one of them
poured their hearts out. In the end they cried
their eyes out and hugged each other.
Lucy moved Hettys bed back into Sophies
room. Pixie is happy now- at least she is not
pretending any more and everyone knows how
she feels. Hetty no longer calls her Pricilla.
Pixie comes down more often and when she
needs help with her homework, Hetty helps her.
Hetty can explain things well. Pixies teacher
even said that if she keeps on like that, she might
get promoted to the next level.
In return, Pixie tells Hetty ghost stories. Hetty
likes to listen to ghost stories. After listening
to the stories, she goes back to her room.
Sometimes, when Sophie goes to sleep over at
a friends house, Hetty will sleep in Pixies room.
They drag the Hettys mattress into Pixies room.
Dad hears them giggling and suggests that
they leave the mattress on Pixies floor, but
they just ignore him.
Practice A
Write short answers for the following.
What is Pixies real name?
Which two sisters had a big quarrel?
..
List all the things Hetty does that irritates Pixie?
What happened when Pixie gave Hetty the silent treatment?
What was the outcome of Lucys talk with Pixie?
Answer
Pricilla Hetty and Sophie The way Hetty cocks her head on one side and fiddles with her hair, the way Hetty sniffs and the way she rolls the cat over the carpet. Hetty told her mother about it. Hetty moved to Sophies room. Pixie is more understanding.
Practice B
Complete the boxes for Lucy and Pixie by filling them with the correct statements each of them had said.
LUCY PIXIE
No, she is not. Not to me. Not really. But dont you think thats true for pretty well everybody in the world? After all, Im not used to sharing a bedroom with someone who isnt family. Im talking Not properly
I hear theres a bit of problem between you two. We didnt get to choose. And, I didnt choose you, either. Thats different Quite different We both try.
Answer:
LUCY
PIXIE No, she is not. Not to me. Not
But dont you think thats true for pretty well everybody in the world? really. Not properly
After all, Im not used to sharing a bedroom with someone who isnt family I hear theres a bit of problem between you two Im talking
And, I didnt choose you, either We didnt get to choose.
We both try.
Thats different Quite different
Practice C
Read the extracts from the novel and answer the questions below.
1.
And I cant stand Hetty Payne. I just cant stand her. Im not too keen on Sophie,
to be fair. But Hetty drives me mad. I hate the way she cocks her head on one side
and fiddles with her hair. I hate the way she sniffs without noticing whenever shes reading. I even hate the way she rolls the cat over the carpet like a sausage. But
most of all I hated the way she teased me about my name. Lunch-time, Pricilla!
shed yodel up the stairs.
What is the relationship between Pixie with Hetty and Sophie?
..
What does the surname Payne symbolize to Pixie?
..
How does Pixie feel about Hetty?
What irritates Pixie the most? Why?
2.
Can Hetty Payne explain things? Can camels spit? My stepsister can explain
things till hell freezes over. I stood there, bored out of my mind, while she went
through each problem, and why you have to tackle it the way you do, and where
its easy to go wrong. I got so bored I even started listening (and some of it must
have accidentally stuck, because a week later, for the first time in my life, I found
a neat little Well done! on my maths test). But it was still pointless. Hetty didnt
even seem to notice me wasting hours of her time, let alone mind.
What was Hetty explaining?
What was Pixies plan when she asked for Hettys help?
Why did Pixie say that it was pointless?
Explain why Pixie came up with a plan in the first place?
3.
Do you? she raised her eyebrows. You insist youre not family(and here she
imitated my scornful voice) but you certainly have no idea how to behave as
a guest. You sit and take. You never stir yourself to offer to help with anything.
And in all the time that youve been coming, youve never so much as offered
me a daffodil picked off a council roundabout!
Who is the person who raised her eyebrows?
Describe in your own words what you understand by the term scornful as used in the extract?
What was Pixies weakness?
Explain why the two of them are having the conversation as in the extract.
Answers
a. b.
Hetty and Sophie are Pixies stepsisters Payne symbolizes pain as Pixie does not like her stepsisters
c.
Pixie cannot stand Hettys habits.
d.
When Hetty calls her name Pricilla because she does not like to be called as Pricilla
a. b.
mathematics problems she wanted to waste Hettys time and irritate her
c.
Hetty was not irritated and she did not even mind helping Pixie
d.
She wanted Hetty to move out of her room/ she does not like sharing a room with Hetty
a. b.
Lucy/ Pixies stepmother being abusive, insulting- to hurt the feeling of the other party
c.
she does help around the house/ she is selfish/ does not appreciate
d.
Hetty informed Lucy that Pixie is not talking to her, so Lucy came to talk things out with Pixie
REVIEWING FORM ONE LITERATURE COMPONENT TITLES
The poems studied in Form One are: The River Valerie Bloom and Mr. Nobody Unknown author. There is only one short story to study and that is: Flipping Fantastic Jane Langford and apart from that you have to study a Novel. Lets review each one of them so that you will be prepared for your examination.
NOVELS
The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell Jules Verne Arthur Conan Doyle
Journey to The Centre of the Earth TheBoscombeValley Mystery
SYNOPSIS OF THE NOVELS
Synopsis of Black Beauty
Black Beauty tells of the life of Black Beauty, a colt living inEngland. The story begins with Black Beauty having a happy childhood growing up in the peaceful countryside. In his later years, he encounters cruelty. Things go from bad to worse when Black Beautys new owners begin renting him out for profit. Black Beauty endures a life of mistreatment and disrespect in a world that shows little regard for the happiness of animals. However, the story ends on a happy note. Black Beauty spends the rest of his days treated well on a farm.
Synopsis of Boscombe Valley Mystery
A man named Charles McCarthy has been murdered. McCarthy was killed by a blow to the back of the head while standing next to Boscombe Pool. Witnesses saw McCarthy walking towards the pool, followed quickly by his son, James; they also saw the two of them fighting violently. James is found near the body of his father with blood on his hands. Inspector Lestrade, the Scotland Yard officer who loves giving Holmes a hard time, is sure that James is guilty. But Holmes keeps defending James: after all, he notes, Cooee is an Australian cry, and McCarthys last words werent a rat but Ballarat, an Australian city name. Fortunately, Jamess case is dismissed due to lack of evidence, James marries Miss Turner, and John Turner takes his secret to the grave seven months later.
Synopsis of Journey to the Centre of the Earth
A German scientist, Otto Lidenbrock, discovered the existence of a volcanic tube or tunnel that lead to the centre of the earth. His discovery was based on a cryptic note that was found in an old manuscript
he had bought. His nephew, Axel who helped him decipher the coded message and Hans, their guide, set off to explore the tunnel. They encountered astonishing sights of prehistoric animals, plants, natural disasters and unusual landscapes. The living creatures that they met represent the different era or time from the beginning of earth. The geological time is depicted in layers which are synonymous to the rock layers of the earth. The tunnel ended in Italy.
Sample Question 1:
Write about an incident that you think is important. Give reasons why you think the incident is important.
The most exciting part or important moment in the story is when Black Beauty gets injured while riding Mr. Reuben Smith one late night. Reuben Smith is the new stable boy. There is a loose nail in Beautys front shoe. While riding, Beauty feels his shoe slip off and the stones on the road split his shoeless hoof. Black Beauty stumbles and falls. Reuben falls and is hurt. When the riders come by at midnight, they find that Reuben is dead. Black Beauty is badly injured on his knees. He is brought back to the stable and is treated. However it takes a long time for him to heal and he ends up with scars on his knees. This is the turning point in Black Beautys life. Beauty is put up for sale after he is healed. Black Beauty cannot work as a carriage horse and is put up for sale. He becomes a job horse and is rented to different people. Some do not know how to ride him well and some mistreat him. He is also up for sale for a few times. Reubens negligence has caused Black Beauty to endure sufferings.
Sample Question 2:
Write about a character that you find most interesting. Support your answer with evidence from the novel.
The character in the Boscombe Valley Mystery I find the most interesting is definitely Dr. Watson. He is a loyal companion of detective Sherlock Holmes. He agreed to help Sherlock Holmes although he had a lot of patients to see. He is also very punctual. Although he had only half an hour to get ready, he was at the station on time. Apart from that he is very observant. He notices some unusual footprints at the pool. Watsons notes about the injury the murder victim had sustained which is a blow to the left side of the head actually prompted Holmes to realise that the killer was left-handed, which allowed him to narrow the list of suspects. He is also a concerned man. He asks Alice about her fathers condition. He is also helpful. He brings the pen and paper for John turner to write the confession.
Sample Question 3:
Write about a moral value you have learnt in the story. Support your answer with evidence from the novel.
The moral value that I have learnt from the novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth is never to give up. I admire Professor Otto Lidenbrock, Axel, and Hans who went to Sneffels where they were let down by cloudy skies. But on the last day the sun comes out and they enter the correct crater. Once in they face many mishaps like being in a chamber filled with combustible gas and face several prehistoric creatures. After the journey they return to Hamburg to great acclaimProfessor Lidenbrock is hailed as one of the greatest scientists of history.
Reviewing the short Story Flipping Fantastic
SYNOPSIS:
Flipping Fantastic is a story presented in the form of diary or journal entries. It conveys the thoughts of twin brothers, Tristan and James and their mother. The twin boys have always been together and for the first time they have to go to two different schools. Tristan who is a disabled, wheel-chair bound boy will be going to Chesterlea Grange, a residential school for special children. His brother James will be going to Highfields, a normal secondary school. Since James and Tristan have always been together, both James and their mother are worried about Tristans well being in the new school. Tristan on the other hand was experiencing mixed feelings about leaving the familiar Peter Hill Primary and starting at Chesterlea Grange. In the end, both Tristan and James decide that they would make it on their own if they set their mind to it.
Sample Essay type Question:
Tristan and James are as different as day and night although they are twins. Describe the differences in their characters as depicted in the story Flipping Fantastic by Jane Langford
Sample Answer:
Tristan has a positive disposition with high self-esteem. He has high linguistic skills. He is also very friendly and makes friends easily. He has shown that he is mature by agreeing that Chelsea Grange is the right school for him. James on the other hand has low self esteem, timid and lacks confidence. He wants Tristan to reconsider his decision about going to Chelsea Grange.
Sample Multiple Choice type questions:
Questions 1 3 are based on extract from the short story Flipping Fantastic
James
I am so relieved! Tristan has just told Mum that he doesnt want to go to Chesterlea after all. That means he will be coming to Highfields with me. Thank goodness for that! I dont know how I would have managed without him. I was already thinking up a million excuses not to go to school on the first day. Ive thought of every illness from bubonic plague to yellow fever. Somehow I dont think that Mum would have believed any of them!
I know that Highfields probably wont be half as bad as I think but Im still very glad that Tristan will be there with me. He can look after me and I can look after him. I can help him with his wheelchair up all the ramps in the corridors and I can hold back the automatic doors when they start to close too soon. I can make sure that he can get to the toilet when he needs to, and I can tell the teacher what he can and cant do in PE.
1.
Why was James relieved?
A.
Tristan would be with James
B.
Tristan would not be at Highfields
C.
James could manage without Tristan
D.
Tristan was going to Chesterlea Grange
2.
If Tristan was not going with James, he thought of many excuses just to
A.
go to Chesterlea
B.
go to Highfields
C.
manage without Tristan
D.
quit school on the first day
3.
James wants his brother to do all the following except
A.
His brother can look after James
B.
Help his brother with his wheelchair
C.
James can look after his brother
D.
Help James to hold back the automatic doors
Reviewing the poem The River by Valerie Bloom
Synopsis:
The river being an element of nature, takes its physical form by flowing through valleys and hills. The river is continuously moving as it twists and turns to find its way through the plains. Along its course, it retains whatever it collects. It is alive as it gurgles, murmurs, sings and dances along its route. However, the river can also create natural disasters such as erosion or floods.
Sample Questions For the poem-The River
1.
Which of these statements is true?
A.
The river chooses where it wants to go
B.
The river has set a camp by the bank
C.
The river is always in motion
D.
The river likes wanderers
2.
The river represents
A.
the journey in mans life
B.
the good nature of man
C.
the fear in man
D.
the destructive nature of man
3.
Why does the river twist and turn?
A.
To avoid hard objects
B.
It likes to twist and turn
C.
It is flowing continuously
D.
It keeps a lot of objects
ANSWER: 1.C 2. A. 3. A
Reviewing the poem Mr. Nobody (Author Unknown)
Synopsis of the Poem
The poem is about a mysterious little person who creates a lot of mischief in the house and gets away with it. This person is named as Mr. Nobody to give a shroud of mystery to the persona. He is not noticed as he moves around very quietly. Mr. Nobody makes a mess of things in the house. He uses things but never puts them back in order. He dirties the house, leaves his prints everywhere, soils the carpet and the curtains. When things are misplaced in the house, everyone points the finger to Mr. Nobody. Yet he never gets caught as no one has ever seen him or reports of his deeds.
Sample Questions For the poem- Mr. Nobody
Mr. Nobody (stanza1)
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 we break was cracked
By Mr. Nobody
Author Unknown
1.
According to the first stanza, everyone.:
A.
agrees that Mr. Nobody creates all the mischief
B.
has seen the person who is funny
C.
knows that Mr. Nobody is actually a mouse that runs around the house.
D.
knows Mr. Nobody goes around disturbing everyone.
2.
The use of the simile As quiet as a mouse implies that Mr. Nobody is.
A.
so quiet that he is unnoticed
B.
as dirty as the house mouse
able to walk fast just like a mouse D. a person who will not talk
3.
The poem is about
A.
a funny invisible person
B.
mischief created by someone
C.
a naughty boy
D.
Mr. Nobodys life
Answer: 1. A. 2. A. 3. B
SECTION A: Questions 1 10 are based on the information given
Mother: Milah, please set the table for me.
Milah : Yes mum I will do it now.
From the dialogue, we know that Milah is A obedient*
B. disobedient
C. not helpful
D. very lazy
House for Rent
*Fully Furnished
*Near KTM station
Rental: RM900.00
Interested,please contact the owner: Ms Irene(012-66677712
Choose the incorrect statement about the house above. Someone is already renting the house.* The house belongs to Ms Irene. The rental has been fixed. The location is close the KTM station
NOTICE
Replacing Water Pipes
Water supply will be disrupted in several areas from
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, 26 December 2011
3.
Why will the water supply be disrupted?
A. There is a major breakdown
B. To conduct regular checks
C. There is not enough water supply
D Maintenance work will be carried out*
Gently apply on skin
For external use only
The medication is probably used by those suffering from Breathing problems Sore throats Minor burns* Eye disease
Pandora Mini Market
No Plastic Bag Day
No Plastic Bag Day Campaign will take effect every Saturday.
Consumers who request for plastic bags will be charged
20 cents per bag
From the advertisement, we understand that consumers at Pandora Mini market are provided with plastic bags everyday when they shop
do not have to bring their own bags even on Saturdays need to purchase the plastic bags if they need to use them* will understand that there is a shortage of plastic bags
WE ARE THERE FOR YOU
Paradise Community Service Centre
The slogan above shows that the community centre will not provide assistance all the time is likely to be a profit making company is likely to be a place to request for assistance* will give preference to the people they know
Book this holiday package and you will save up to 30% OFF the normal price with Rake Travels.
Valid till 15th October 2011
The advertisement.people to plan their vacation earlier. guides instructs encourages* forces
Online learning made simple
An education portal, designed to help a young boy catch up with his peers, is launched in Malaysia to complement learning English and Maths in school.
The word complement can best replaced with To come late To study To help* To learn
Many realise when it is too late
They may be small but termites or more commonly known as white ants have the power to bring down an entire house.
Little did they know that their roof was slowly being devoured by termites. They only realised the extent of the problem when fine dust started falling from the roof.
What is being realized too late? Termites are bringing down the house* The roof of the house is broken The house is dusty Small animals are very powerful
2011 Sales Carnival
Only in November
Mega Sale!
Pay less for More!
Come visit us now
Which of the following is true about the advertisement? Customers can buy all kinds of products Customers can only shop in November The sale is on throughout the year. The sale can help one get things for a cheaper price.
SECTION B:
Questions 11 20 are based on the following text.
Backpacking stands to be a very mobile version of camping. It (11)____________hiking and backpacking all rolled into one fun filed activity. Ideally backpacking recreationists have to travel light, bringing with them only the necessary of items, as distances are covered (12)___________ foot when it comes to backpacking. Hiking across lakes and hiking trails, backpackers (13)_________ pitch a tent at ideal pitching spots, rest for the night, break camp, and hike along.
Generally, Backpacking campsites (14)_________ free, while equipment dont exactly cost as much as regular camping equipment. Bottom line, the thing with backpacking is basically, backpackers have to travel light, considering the stresses of having to carry heavy loads while walking.
(15)___________Canoe Camping as another outdoor recreational activity is where the hiking in backpacking is replaced with canoeing. Canoe Camping is quite the recreational activity, (16)_________ adventurers the rush of being able to unwind. Another variation of the popular outdoor recreational activity is Bicycle Touring. (17)__________ actually combines both cycling and camping. Bicycles are basically the items (18)____________ as the primary means of transportation in Bicycle touring, as well as carrying the necessary camping gear.
If you are considering skydiving, chances are you need to act quickly before you change your mind. There is no (19)_____________ thrill in the world than experiencing falling through the wind at 120 mph, and it is an experience you are sure to never forget. With so many websites and information on the internet about skydiving, it can be confusing (20)_____________ to understand where to go for your daring experience.
A. involve involves* involved
involving
A. of B. for
C. by*
D. at
13.
A. can
B. may*
C. need
D. must
14.
A. is
are* was were
15. A. Then
B.Finally
C.However
C.Meanwhile*
16
A. give
gives gave giving*
17
A. It*
Its They Which
18
A. use
used* user users
19.
A. best
B. great
C. greater*
D. greatest
20.
A. try
B. tries
C. trials
D. trying
Questions 21 23
Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.
Marli
I was really terrified last night.
Sera
What happened? Tell us what happened!
Marli
Suddenly, out of nowhere two men (21) turned up at our front gate.
Sera
Then?
Marli : They demanded us to let them in. My dad tried to(22) take off their masks but failed. Luckily, in the meantime, my sister had already called the police with her mobile phone in the room.
Sera
Was your dad hurt?
Marli : police force.
No, the police arrived on time and caught them! Luckily we can (23) rely on the
21.
turned up
stay for the night
appeared*
stood
called us
22.
take off
remove*
show
repair
return
23.
rely on
help
direct
depend*
lose
Questions 24 26
Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.
Jalil
I am so glad that the practice is over!
Saleh :
Lets go and unwind (24).
Jalil
Lets go see a movie.
Saleh :
Oh! I have to back out(25).
Jalil
Why?
Saleh : I just remembered my uncle said he will come over (26) to my house want to see him.
today. I
24.
unwind
A.
enjoy
B.
work
C.
relax*
D.
dance
25.
back out
A.
withdraw*
B.
return
C.
walk out
D.
follow
26.
come over
A.
go
B.
visit*
C.
leave
D.
call
SECTION C
Questions 27 32 are based on the following notice.
8 WAYS TO STRETCH YOUR MONEY
1. Take advantage of campus activities.
Student groups and organizations are a good place to start to look for a list of upcoming events. You might be surprised to find out how much you can save on the weekend by going to a few free things every once in a while.
2. Use student discounts.
This could be a cheaper ticket to the movies, a free drink with your meal or even a percentage off your purchase at your favorite retail clothing store.
3. Buy used.
You can also buy used products when it comes to books and other class requirements. And then at the end of the year, you can sell your books and furniture before leaving campus to make some extra cash.
4. Host group events.
Often times, buying and cooking for one can be tricky. Buying for a group can actually be more costeffective (food isnt going to waste) and cooking is easier (since most recipes are written for more than one serving). Rotate who cooks and who hosts, but every time divide the grocery bill amongst everyone that comes
5. Look for other alternatives.
Pack a lunch or a snack rather than going out to eat in between classes.
6. Watch sales.
Keep an eye out for sales on items you purchase regularly. Paying a sale price for the things you use on a daily basis will save you money in the long run.
7. Walk, bike, carpool, or ride the bus.
A monthly or semester bus pass could save you money on gas for those trips that are too far for your bike. If you have no alternative to driving yourself to class, find neighbours or classmates that want to carpool. Youll all save money on petrol and parking!
8. Cut back on utilities.
Try using natural light during the day and turning off all unnecessary lights. Taking timed showers and only doing full loads of laundry (whenever possible) can save money on the water bill. On top of saving money, you are also being more environmentally-friendly!
These eight ideas can help minimize a few of the most common financial burdens as a college student. This way, you can spend your time worrying about more important things.
27.
Why is car-pooling advisable?
A.
It reduces expenses*
B.
It reduces travelling
C.
Easier to for holidays
D.
Chance to get together.
28.
When we buy used books, it is advised here that we could also
A. throw them away
B. sell them and earn cash
C. give them away
D. keep them for reference
29.
Budget-conscious consumers should do all the following except
A. cook your own food
B. cut down on utilities
C. go for vacation abroad*
D. change their buying habits
30.
What does the phrase natural light mean?
A. make your own light
B. sunlight*
C. indoor light
D. torchlight
31.
Carpool means
A. Pull each others cars
B. Go in many cars together
C. Travel in the same car everyday
D. Share a car with friends to travel*
32.
The main purpose of this notice is to encourage people to
A. to be more sociable
B. live happily
C. live a healthy life
D. learn to be thrifty*
Questions 32-40 are based on the following passage.
Puan Zainab couldnt help noticing Mr. Lee her new neighbour, as she was sweeping the sitting-room. It was past 5. He would usually be back home from work by 4.30 and would have gone into the house. But today he was sitting on the culvert of his house.
Khalid, she called out to her husband who was comfortably seated on an armchair reading the newspaper. Yes? he replied.
Our new neighbour, Mr Lee has been sitting on the culvert for the past 30 minutes. I wonder if he needs anything . Why dont you say Hello! and ask if you could be of help?
What makes you so sure he needs help? Encik Khalid said standing up to look at Mr Lee. Indeed he looked troubled. So, Encik Khalid went out and bending over the low wall that divided their houses, he asked if he could be of help. The answer was Yes. Mr Lee had accidentally locked the doors with the keys inside. Immediately Puan Zainab, who was listening, brought out all the keys she had and Mr Lee started trying them one by one. Fortunately one key did get the door unlocked. Mr Lee was most grateful.
32.
Pn Zainabs neighbour looked
A. happy
B. sad
C. frightened
D. worried*
33.
Where was Mr Lee sitting?
A. inside the house
B. near the drain*
C. at the porch
D. in the garden
34.
What happened to Mr Lee?
A. He lost his way
B. He could not get into the house*
C. He was in trouble
D. He felt tired after sitting for a long time.
35.
How did En Khalid react to his wife?
A. He did not take heed
B. He did what she wanted him to do*
C. He carried on reading the newspaper.
D. He brought all the keys he had
36.
The word troubled means
A. worried*
B. unsafe
C. frightening
D. irritated
37.
How long was Mr. Lee sitting outside his house?
A. about half an hour*
B. about an hour
C. since 5 pm
D. since 4 pm
38.
We can describe Puan Zainab as a
A. busy body
B. concerned neighbour*
C. nagging wife
D. nasty neighbour
39.
The phrase most grateful implies that En Khalid was
A. happy*
B. unhappy
C. still sad
D. still worried
40.
What had happened to En Khalids keys?
A. He had left them in his office
B. They are missing
C. Someone had stolen them
D. He left them in the house*
Section A : Guided Writing
You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this question.
Using the pictures and notes below, write an article for your school magazine about your experience at a gotong royong activity.
Gathered in school
Divided into groups
Briefed by teachers
different locations in the schools premises
Enhancing friendship
Teamwork
1Malaysia spirit
Please add more details to make your composition more interesting. Your composition should be more than 120 words.
SECTION B: Literature Component
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.
Valerie Bloom
Why does the river twist and turn? ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Based on the poem, what does the river represent?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Novel
The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.
Novels:
The Boscombe Valley Mystery Black Beauty -
Arthur Conan Doyle Anna Sewell Jules Verne
The Journey to the Centre of the Earth -
Based on one of the novels above explain why you like or dislike the ending of the story. Give reasons to support your answer. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
Your response should be:
in not less than 50 words in continuous writing form (not note form)
Section C : Summary
Read the passage and complete the following task.
By definition, open burning occurs when you burn anything outside. Depending on the circumstances, open burning may or may not be a violation.
Open burning produces smoke, which is made up of fine particles. When inhaled, fine particles can accumulate in the respiratory system causing various respiratory problems including persistent coughs, wheezing and physical discomfort.
Additionally, breathing these fine particles can increase susceptibility to respiratory infections and can aggravate existing respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic bronchitis. Even short-term exposure to smoke can cause respiratory problems.
In the environment, chemicals contained in smoke, when mixed with rainwater, can speed in the deterioration of man-made materials such as concrete, metal products and paint.
Open Burning, even in the confines of a barrel, can easily get out of hand. The smoke is not the only thing that can cause damage to human and environmental health, when the flames get out of control nothing is safe.
Backyard burning is also frequently the cause of residential, brush, and forest fires, particularly during drought conditions. In some states up to 35 percent of wildfires were started by uncontrolled burning of garbage, brush, and grass. Often, fire hazards are caused by burn piles or barrels left unattended, which grow too large or are not fully extinguished.
What Happens to Bullies?
In the end, most bullies wind up in trouble. If they keep acting mean and hurtful, sooner or later they may have only a few friends left usually other kids who are just like them. The power they wanted slips away fast. Other kids move on and leave bullies behind.
Luis lived in fear of Brian every day he would give his lunch money to Brian but he still beat him up. He said that if Luis ever told anyone he would beat him up in front of all the other kids in his class. Luis even cried one day and another girl told everyone that he was a baby and had been crying. Luis was embarrassed and felt so bad about himself and about school. Finally, Brian got caught threatening Luis and they were both sent to the school counselor. Brian got in a lot of trouble at home. Over time, Brian learned how to make friends and ask his parents for lunch money. Luis never wanted to be friends with Brian but he did learn to act strong and more confident around him.
Some kids who bully blame others. But every kid has a choice about how to act. Some kids who bully realize that they dont get the respect they want by threatening others. They may have thought that bullying would make them popular, but they soon find out that other kids just think of them as troublemaking losers.
The good news is that kids who are bullies can learn to change their behavior. Teachers, counselors, and parents can help. So can watching kids who treat others fairly and with respect. Bullies can change if they learn to use their power in positive ways. In the end, whether bullies decide to change their ways is up to them. Some bullies turn into great kids. Some bullies never learn.
But no one needs to put up with a bullys behavior. If you or someone you know is bothered by a bully, talk to someone you trust. Everyone has the right to feel safe, and being bullied makes people feel unsafe. Tell someone about it and keep telling until something is done.
Write a summary on how open burning affects us.
Your summary must:
not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph
Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning.
Begin your summary as follows:
Open burning produces smoke, which is made up of fine
MODEL ANSWERS
Section A : Guided Writing
I took part in a gotong-royong at my school recently. Our parents were also roped in the project. Led by the schools senior assistant, Pn Jamiah, and Parent-Teacher Association head En Alias, many of us turned up as early as 7am and swung into action within minutes.
We were divided into groups and briefed on what to do by our teachers. We were then sent to different locations within the school premises with one aim to clean all the rubbish. Armed with brooms, dustpans and garbage bags, we went all over the place the schools Hall, the toilets, reflexology garden, the field and classrooms. A lorry from the Municipal Council was also brought in to remove the garbage.
The gotong-royong also helped enhance respect and teamwork among students of different races. State rural development, consumer affairs and public amenities committee chairman, who launched the event, commended us, the students and our parents for sacrificing their day off for the clean-up. He said, It is good to see the parents, teachers and students taking part in the activity. This effort should truly be praised. Such activities also helped strengthen the spirit of camaraderie among the students and their sense of belonging to the school.
We must love our school because it is here that we learn most things in life. We owe this much to our school. Such activities would also enhance the spirit of 1Malaysia as they allowed parents and students to take part in activities for common benefit.
Section B : Literature Component
Poem:
1. 2.
it is flowing continuously and thus twists and turns at the obstacles along the way. the journey in a mans life- with good times and bad times as life goes on.
Novel:
. I like the ending in the novel Black beauty. It ends on a happy note for Beauty as he spends the rest of his days in Farmer Thoroughgoods meadows. Here it shows that by being hardworking and responsible, one can achieve success in life. Beauty being an obedient horse reaps the benefits in his old age. The death of Ginger is also a good ending for the novel. Although I feel sad reading the death of Ginger, I empathise with her as there is an end to her suffering. Ginger now no longer needs to suffer at the hands of cruel masters and she finally finds peace in her death. Another ending which I like is when Joe Green recognises Black Beauty in Farmer Thoroughgoods farm and is overjoyed to see Beauty. This portrays the human touch in man and is heart-rending. Beauty is recognised for his good deeds and loyalty to his previous master Squire Gordon and this also shows that good manners come from good upbringing.
Section C: Summary
Open burning produces smoke, which is made up of fine particles. When inhaled, they can accumulate in the respiratory system causing various respiratory problems. In the environment, chemicals contained in smoke, when mixed with rainwater, can speed in the deterioration of man-made materials. Backyard burning causes residential, brush, and forest fires, particularly during drought conditions. Often, fire hazards are caused by burn piles or barrels left unattended.
Some kids who bully blame others. But every kid has a choice about how to act. Some kids who bully realize that they dont get the respect they want by threatening others. They may have thought that bullying would make them popular, but they soon find out that other kids just think of them as troublemaking losers.
The good news is that kids who are bullies can learn to change their behavior. Teachers, counselors, and parents can help. So can watching kids who treat others fairly and with respect. Bullies can change if they learn to use their power in positive ways. In the end, whether bullies decide to change their ways is up to them. Some bullies turn into great kids. Some bullies never learn.
But no one needs to put up with a bullys behavior. If you or someone you know is bothered by a bully, talk to someone you trust. Everyone has the right to feel safe, and being bullied makes people feel unsafe. Tell someone about it and keep telling until something is done.
FORM THREE POEM PRACTICE Posted by leelachakrabarty under FORM THREE POEM PRACTICE | Tags: FORM THREE, poem | 1 Comment PRACTICE 1
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!
Marzuki Ali
Who is the persona in the poem?
___________________________________________________________________
(a) What does the word history in line 4 refer to?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
(b) Why does the persona feel helpless?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
PRACTICE 2
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 skies 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 stand and stare.
William Henry Davies
What or who is the poet referring to when he used the word Beauty?
___________________________________________________________________
Explain in your own words what is meant in the first two lines of the poem.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________ PRACTICE 3
A Fighters Lines (stanzas one and two)
I am old and worn
sufferings
that know no name
or life
disturbs me
Marzuki Ali
What kind of tone do you sense from the first two stanzas? _________________________________________________________
(a) Why does the persona feel helpless?
__________________________________________________________
(b) Describe what the poet means by the last two lines in stanza 2.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
PRACTICE 4
LEISURE
A poor life this if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare.
Identify a line that demonstrates interactions with nature.
___________________________________________________________
(a) Which phrase is repeated all over the poem?
_____________________________________________________________
(b) Explain what is indicated by this repetition.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
PRACTICE 5
A Fighters Lines
I am old and worn
sufferings
that know no name
or life
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!
Marzuki Ali
What does the phrase a wall refers to?
______________________________________________________________
(a) Who is referred to by the pronoun you in the last line? _______________________________________________________________
(b)What message is the poet trying to spread? Explain
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
PRACTICE 6
LEISURE
A poor life this if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare.
What is implied by the word Leisure as used in the poem? ____________________________________________________________
Explain what the poet meant by the last two lines. _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
ANSWERS:
PRACTICE 1
A soldier
(a)The war fought for independence (b) He has been injured due to his involvement in the war for independence. Now he is old and disabled and cannot do much to free his country from new challenges. He still cares for the country but unable to fight as he used to do.
PRACTICE 2
Nature
The poet questions the purpose of a life which is so full of worry that it does not allow us any time to simply stand still and watch the world go by. We should take the time to recognize the world around us and see whats going on. One day we might have something or someone, and the next their gone. PRACTICE 3
In the Stanzas 1 and 2, the persona enhances the tone of frustration as he shares his disabilities and weariness of not being able to fight for the country anymore.
(a) He is old and disabled (b) He voices out the problem encountered by the younger generation nowadays. He implies how the modern generation deceives each other and how the deceit is being spread day by day and it obviously bothers him.
PRACTICE 4
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
(a) No time (b) The repetition is an indication of mankinds dilemma. We merely go on with our fast paced lives as though nature is nothing special, when in reality it is a magnificent creation like a work of art hanging in a museum.
PRACTICE 5
United population. In order to fight for our freedom, first we have to be united.
(a) younger generation (b) We must defend our independence after the hardships that our late warriors had been through as they sacrificed themselves to grant us the peace that we are able to enjoy now. With all of our efforts, we must work hard to retain it.
PRACTICE 6
Time spent enjoying simple beauties cherished and regarded as a forgotten pastime.
The fever and fret of worldly responsibilities deprives man of sweet moments of leisure and rest. If human life is nothing but painful cares and worries, then it is really poor and miserable. Man should give as much importance to pleasure and peace of mind as to the earning of money to raise his status.
The literature titles studied for poems are: In the Midst of Hardship- Latiff Mohidin and He had Such Quiet Eyes- Bibsy Soenharjo. There are also two short stories to be studied. They are : QWERTYUIOPVivian Alcock and The Fruitcake Special- Frank Brennan. There is also one Drama called Gulp and Gasp Lord Townsend. Now we shall review each one of them.
Synopsis of the poem In the Midst of Hardship:
As the title suggest, this poem is trying to convey the hardship that a family in a village is facing after a big flood. In this poem, the poet tells of the situation of a farmer and his family. They only returned at dawn after being out in the floodwater for a day and night after tirelessly looking for their sons albino buffalo. They are all wet and hurt but they do not show any despair or of losing hope. Although they
have been born into a life of hardship, they have never complained. They spend time together, enjoying each others company. They are grateful for what they still have instead of what is lost. Now, they are in the kitchen and they joke and talk while preparing to relax with a smoke.
Sample Question for the poem In the Midst of Hardship:
Read the following stanza of In the Midst of Hardship and answer the questions that follow.
At dawn they returned home
their soaky clothes torn
and approached the stove
their limbs marked by scratches
their legs full of wounds
but on their brows there was not a sign of despair
Latiff Mohidin
a.
b.
Write down two phrases from the poem which indicate injury.
c. How did they feel when they reached home?
Using your own words, give a reason to support your answer.
Synopsis for the poem He had Such Quiet Eyes:
This is a poem about the love of a man and how deceptive in can actually be. A man with seductive, powerful and alluring eyes sometimes melt the heart of a naive, innocent, foolish young lady, who will eventually give her everything to him, devote herself to satisfy his starving lust. In other words, it is a story of a girl who meets a boy and falls in love with him. The boy makes her believe that he loves her very much. The girl gives her everything to the boy and the girl loses everything. Finally the boy leaves
her. This poem brings out the concept of the power of the eyes and how, since ages and ages ago up till today, men all around the world are still using the same old trick and women, all over the world still fall for it. Young girls should be prepared to face the ugliness of the real world.
Sample Question for the poem He had Such Quiet Eyes:
Read the following stanza of He had Such Quiet Eyes and answer the questions that follow.
Bibsy Soenharjo-1968
a.
The phrase two pools of lies is a metaphor. What does it refer to?
b.
Write down two words or phrases from the poem that describe the eyes.
i)
ii)
c.
Describe in your own words how the girl is being deceived by the eyes.
Answers to Sample question for the poem In the Midst of Hardship:
Sun rise / early in the morning i.Marked by scratches iifull of wounds
Not sad because they do not show any sign of sadness and continue with their normal routine and joke. Answer to Sample question for the poem He had such Quiet Eyes:
the eyes that are deceiving i)quiet ii) the desolate sighs
c. the man eyes is very deceiving, deep, calm but dangerous, just like a pool in winter. It may look inviting and peaceful to see a still lake, but when you try to walk on the thin ice, it will break and you will drown in the icy cold water.
Short Stories
Synopsis for the short story The Fruitcake Special
Anna, a chemist who works at the Amos cosmetics factory inNew Jersey,USAis trying to discover a new perfume. One day she mixes a slice of the fruitcake given by her Aunt Mimi into a mixture of flowers. It smells wonderful so she tried it on her. Not too long, her boss, David Amos who is a handsome English guy never saying nice thing to ordinary girl like her asked her to have a dinner with him. That would be because of fruitcake. Anna realises now that the perfume is responsible for his strange behaviour. At dinner, there was a competition between David Amos and the waiter for her attention. The night ended with both men hitting each other and Sabina (Davids girlfriend) punching David. Anna later found out more about the fruitcake from her Aunt Mimi and realized that it was made by an old woman who had just passed away. Later David apologized and offered Anna a raise as compensation. Anna feels insulted and quit her job. Then, the pizza man appears at her door with pizza and a box of flowers. He is now the owner of his pizza company. Anna decides to go out with him.
Sample Question for the short story The Fruitcake Special:
Read the extract from the short story THE FRUITCAKE SPEACIAL below and answer the questions that follow.
I have to say that at this point I was feeling very confused. Five minutes ago my boss didnt want to be seen with me. Now he was saying he was crazy about me! What could be making him behave like this? Then, all at once, I realised it was the fruitcake special! Intrigue might smell great, but it didnt make a girl attractive to men. But my fruitcake perfume did.
a.
b.
What is the meaning of Intrigue?
..
c.
d.
Do you think the fruitcake perfume actually made girls attractive to men?
Synopsis of the short story QWERTYUIOP
QWERTYUIOP by Vivien Alcock is about a young graduate named Lucy Beck who has just finished her O levels atBelmontSecretarialCollege. Being a slow learner herself, she has no confidence that she will find a job. Fortunately, she is offered a job by Mr. Ross, the Manager of Ross and Bannisters. During her first day, she encounters many peculiar incidents. Later, she finds out that there is a spirit lingering
around the office who is adamant in holding on to her position as the companys secretary. Towards the end of the story, Lucy tries to get rid of the spirit that has been haunting that place for many years by putting the spirit at peace.
Sample Question for the story QWERTYUIOP:
Read the extract from the short story QWERTYUIOP below and answer the
questions that follow.
She stared at it in horrified bewilderment. What had happened? What had she done? Not even on her first day at theBelmontSecretarialCollegehad she made such ridiculous mistakes. Such strange mistakes QWERTYUIOP, the top line of letters on a typewriter, repeated over and over again! Thank God there had been no one to notice. Theyd think she had gone mad.
She must be more careful. Keep her mind on the job, not allow it to wander out of the window into the sunny shopping street below. Putting fresh paper into the typewriter, she began again.
She was tempted to look at the keyboard . . . Dont look at the keys! Keep your eyes away! Mrs Price was always saying. No peeing. Youll never make a good typist if you cant do it by touch. Rhythm, its all rhythm. Play it to music in your head.
a.
Why was Lucy horrified?
b.
What were the common and strange mistakes that she made?
..
c.
d.
Answers to Sample Question for the story Fruitcake Special:
a.
The boss took a liking of her when he was not interested at all a little while ago
b.
carry on an underhand plot
c.
name of the perfume
d.
(accept any logical answer)
Answers to Sample Question for the story QWERTYUIOP
a.
She had made a lot of ridiculous mistakes in her letter.
b.
QWERTYUIOP, the top line of letters on a typewriter repeated over and over again.
c.
To type more carefully / keep her mind on the job / not to allow her mind to wonder
d.
Yes, because it is the work of Miss Broomes ghost
No, I would be more careful.
DRAMA- Gulp and Gasp
Synopsis
This is a melodrama about a villain, Lord Septic who is greedy for more power, money and fame. He is even ca[able of committing murder to get what he wants. He owns the railways and is after the Gatsby gold. Crouch, Lord Septics manservant is a big bully. Rose is a damsel in distress who meets Percy, the hero. They fall in love and he rescues her from a bloody death at the railway tracks. Later, Percy learns he is the heir to the Gatsby gold and is known as Sir Percy. Lord Septic loses everything.
Read the extract from the drama Gulp and Gasp below and answer the
CROUCH
: Dont get too near the edge of the platform, sir.
LORD SEPTIC
: If this train doesnt come soon, Ill sack the driver. Ill sack everyone.
After all, next week Ill own this railway line.
CROUCH
: Indeed, sir. Most true, your ever-so big lordship, sir
LORD SEPTIC away from?
: Nothing can stop me now. Im just a step away. Do you know what Im just a step
CROUCH
: Yes. The edge of the platform. Be careful, sir.
LORD SEPTIC
: No, you fool! Power. Money. Fame.
CROUCH
: But youve got quite of bit of that already.
LORD SEPTIC
: More! I want more, Crouch. I need it. I long for it. Im mad for it. Ill kill for it.
a.
Where do you think this conversation took place?
b.
When Lord Septic says he is just a step away, where did Crouch say he was?
c.
What was Lord Septic longing for?
d.
Do you think you should follow Lord Septics footsteps? Give a reason for your answer.
Answers to Sample Questions for Drama
a.
At the railway station
b.
At the edge of the platform
c.
Power, money and fame
d.
Yes, so that I can be a powerful person.
No, because it shows our greed and would not last long.
Practice 1
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?
Jeannie Kirby
Who is the persona in the poem? _______________________________________
(a) Can a tree take a rest?
_______________________________________
(b)What does the poet really mean when she says that the trees take a rest?
______________________________________________________________
Practice 2
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.
by SHANmugalingam
List three things in the poem that indicate the negative effects of modernization?
__________________________________________________________________
What does the title of the poem mean to you? Provide an explanation for your answer
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Practice 3
I WONDER
Jeannie Kirby
List three things that the persona is wondering about.
_______________________________________________________
State one moral value found in the poem.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Practice 4
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.
by SHANmugalingam
What is the poets main concern in the second stanza?
_______________________________________________________
What is the message that the poet wishes to express in this poem?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Practice 5
I WONDER
Jeannie Kirby
Identify the word that means to make something look bright?
_______________________________________________________
(a) What does the title of the poem imply about the persona?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
(b) Explain in your own words, what you understand by the last two lines.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Practice 6
by SHANmugalingam
What can you infer from the line Grand child we lived before your age? _______________________________________________________
Explain why Grand child would find it difficult to live without modern inventions.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Practice 7
I WONDER
Jeannie Kirby
Who is the speaker relating the events to?
___________________________________________________________
(a) What is the half moon seen as?
___________________________________________________________
(b) The poem somehow portrays the thinking of a child. Describe the characteristics of the child.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Practice 8
by SHANmugalingam
What is the tone of the poem?
____________________________________________________
(a) Who is the persona in the second stanza?
____________________________________________________
(b) How does the poet view modernization?
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Practice 9
I WONDER
Jeannie Kirby
Identify a phrase/line that shows human characteristics in non living things?
______________________________________________________________
(a) What is the mood of the poem?
______________________________________________________________
(b) What is the poem about?
______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Practice 10
Heir Conditioning (stanza 1)
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?
by SHANmugalingam
Based on stanza 1, list two things that the grandparents did not have.
____________________________________________________
(a) What is another word which sounds similar to the title?
____________________________________________________
(b)What does the title suggests? Briefly explain as you understand it.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
ANSWERS;
Practice 1
A young child (a) No, they are not human
(b) Wind is not blowing to make the leaves sway or move.
Practice 2
pollution, stress, traffic jams destruction of forests, streams and hills The title of the poem Heir Conditioning suggests about the conditioning of the minds of the younger generation who are so dependent on modern inventions in their daily life. Their minds are so tuned/conditioned to having modern inventions to manage their daily life that to them it may seem impossible to live without these inventions.
Practice 3
Why the grass is green/ why the wind is never seen/who taught the birds to build a nest/ We must always be resourceful and independent in enriching our world of knowledge. As for example, by being inquisitive and asking people around us and taking the initiative to read to broaden our horizon!
Practice 4
The poet expresses his concern that though there is progress with modern inventions, man is regressing. If modern amenities and development are there to give us comfort, easy access and a better lifestyle, how come we have to deal with calamities and problems like stress and traffic jams?
The poet is trying to impart the message that modernization should be a gradual process and that mankind should not be overly dependent or taken up with new inventions that could lead to the destruction of the environment.
Practice 5
Flash (a) curious child who seeks for answers to questions about the wonders of life and nature. (b) Towards the end of the poem, she is annoyed as her father fails to answer her questions.
Practice 6
The grandparent explains that he/she lived a longer life(before your age) The grandchilds questions seem naive, childlike and amusing when the grandchild asks grandparents how they could actually live without modern inventions such as air conditioners, fans, and fax machines. It is as though without these inventions, the older generations seemed to have suffered living. Practice 7
The persona himself/herself (a) incomplete puzzle
(b) In this poem, the persona is a child who is enthusiastic in exploring the nature. The inspiring curiosity within the child himself leads him to learn more about the miracles of nature. He seems to appreciate every detail of the world and he wants to know how such things happen
Practice 8
The poem is light yet punctuated with irony and scarsm. (a) The grandfather (b) Here, he is speaking very strongly from a personal point of view. He uses we to show that the older generation lived a rich and peaceful life. They were spared from living in a polluted world as they were not dependent on modern gadget.
Practice 9
the trees to take a rest (a) the tone of the poem is informal, easy and relaxed. (b) The poem shows that our beautiful world is so big and mysterious and that there are so many unanswered questions. But we always try and look for ways to find out the answers to all of our questions.
Practice 10
Electric fan, telephone. (a) air conditioning (b) The poet is deeply conscious of the fact that the new generation are heirs to a future world doomed by the conditioning need for development and modern gadgets.
FORM 5 LIT TEST Posted by leelachakrabarty under FORM FIVE LITERATURE TEST | Tags: LITERATURE | Leave a Comment TEST 1
Form 4 Poem
In the Midst of Hardship
Read the following stanza of In the Midst of Hardship and answer the questions that follow.
At dawn they returned home
their soaky clothes torn
and approached the stove
their limbs marked by scratches
their legs full of wounds
but on their brows there was not a sign of despair
Latiff Mohidin
a.
b.
Write down two phrases from the poem that indicate injury.
c. Describe their feelings when they reached home. Provide a reason to support your answer.
Form 4 Short Story
QWERTYUIOP
questions that follow
She was early. She smoothed down her windy hair, and waited.
At five past nine, an elderly man, with small dark eyes like currants and a thick icing of white hair, came hobbling up the stairs. He was jingling a bunch of keys.
Ah, he said, noticing Mary. Punctuality is the courtesy of kings but a hard necessity for new brooms, eh? You are the new broom, I suppose? Not an impatient customer waiting to see our new range of Sunburst cushions, by any chance?
What does the phrase new broom imply?
Describe the man who opened the door for Lucy. ..
What is the meaning of hobbling? ..
In your opinion, why did Lucy arrive early that Monday morning? .
Novel
The Curse by Lee Su Ann Step by Wicked Step by Ann Fine. Catch Us If You Can by Catherine McPhail Based on the novel that you have studied, choose a character and discuss how good values are being demonstrated through the character you have chosen.
Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
Not less than 50 words In continuous writing (not in note form) TEST 2
(Form 5 poem)
We have neither Summer nor Winter
Neither Autumn nor Spring.
We have instead the days
When the gold sun shines on the lush green canefields-
Magnificently.
The days when the rain beats like bullet on the roofs
And there is no sound but thee swish of water in the gullies
And trees struggling in the high Jamaica winds.
Also there are the days when leaves fade from off guango trees
And the reaped canefields lie bare and fallow to the sun.
But best of all there are the days when the mango and the logwood blossom
When bushes are full of the sound of bees and the scent of honey,
When the tall grass sways and shivers to the slightest breath of air,
When the buttercups have paved the earth with yellow stars
And beauty comes suddenly and the rains have gone.
a.
What seasons did the poet say that they did not have?
__________________________________________________________________
b.
List out the verbs found in the poem Nature.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
c.
List words that describe the following in the poem.
i)
sunny days
____________________________________________________________
ii)
rainy days
____________________________________________________________
d. Do you agree that the sunny days are the best days as compared to rainy days? Explain why or why not?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Form 4 drama/short story
LORD SEPTIC: The night, you fool. Its a foul and filthy night.
CROUCH: Very nasty, Lord Septic.
LORD SEPTIC: Angry.
CROUCH: Mmm.
LORD SEPTIC: Very angry.
CROUCH: Mmm. Mmmm.
LORD SEPTIC: And do you know why Im angry, Crouch? I hate nights like this.
CROUCH: Indeed, sir.
LORD SEPTIC: This fog is so thick. I cant see a thing out there. Its as thick as
CROUCH:
Pea soup, sir. Very thick pea soup.
LORD SEPTIC: And theres nothing worse than pea soup is there, Crouch?
CROUCH: Not really, sir. Apart from sprouts. I would think a mushy sprout soup is pretty foul. Worse than a pea in this fog.
LORDSEPTIC: I cant even see the railway track.
CROUCH: Dont get too near the edge of the platform, sir.
LORD SEPTIC: If this train doesnt come soon, Ill sack the driver. Ill sack everyone. After all, next week Ill own this railway line.
CROUCH:
Indeed, sir. Most true, your ever-so big lordship, sir.
Why is Lord Septic very angry? ..
What does the word sack mean? ..
Describe the condition at the station. ..
How would you describe Lord Septic? Provide a reason for your answer. ..
..
Novel question
The Curse by Lee Su Ann Step by Wicked Step by Ann Fine. Catch Us If You Can by Catherine McPhail Based on the novel that you have studied, describe two different settings or situations.
Not less than 50 words In continuous writing (not in note form) suggested answers:
TEST 1
Form 4 Poem
In the Midst of Hardship
Sun rise / early in the morning i.Marked by scratches iifull of wounds
Not sad because they do not show any sign of sadness and continue with their normal routine and joke. (Accept any suitable answer) Form 4 Short Story
QWERTYUIOP
usually someone new will do a job very well in the beginning. Elderly, has dark eyes and white hair. Walk lamely or limp She wants the job badly and did not want to be late. Novel
The Curse
Azreen is the main character of the novel- The Curse. Being persistent in getting to the truth is highlighted especially through Azreen. She refuses to believe that Madhuris death was merely an accident. She finds clues that complete the puzzle. She is also responsible and diligent. Azreen repairs the trampled bed of vegetables and brings back fresh vegetables and seeds to replace the ones destroyed that belong to the Old Lady. A helpful friend especially when she claimed responsibility for letting the bull run loose in order to save Mohd. Asrafs skin.
TEST 2
(Form 5 poem)
Nature
summer, winter, spring and autumn.
rain beat, trees struggle, reaped canefields lie, tall grass sways / shiver, buttercups pave i) gold sun shines ii) rain beats like bullets on the roof
any logical answer. Form 4 Drama
the weather was bad so the vision was not clear. to fire someone from a job or position/ dismiss from a job it was a foggy night. The air was cold. He is an evil man. He is desperate to find the gold and is willing to do anything for it. Novel
In the novel Catch us if you can, there two caravans. The first caravan is a fabulous charming home; a perfect place for a holiday both cosy and content. It is also deserted and is occupied when and if desired. It fulfils immediate needs and nothing more. The second caravan is more a home, one with minimum permanence but its warm colours and homely smells symbolise security and a peaceful domestic setting away from home. It offered security within a family unit and was able to take off at a moments notice to avoid being caught. While being private, it offered Rory and Granda a social setting in which they were most comfortable.
Novels (6 Practices)
PRACTICE SECTION
The Curse by Lee Su Ann Step by Wicked Step by Ann Fine. Catch Us If You Can by Catherine McPhail Based on one novel above, write about the following.
Not less than 50 words In continuous writing (not in note form)
Practice 1
Based on one novel above, discuss one of the themes in the story. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer
Practice 2
Write about a character that you find most interesting.
Support your answer with evidence from the novel.
Practice 3
Write about a moral value you have learnt in the story.
Support your answer with evidence from the novel
Practice 4
Based on one novel above, write about an episode that is memorable in the story. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
Practice 5
Based on the novel of your choice, discuss the problems faced by a character. How does he/she overcome the problems?
Practice 6
Compare two characters in the novel you have studied. How are they similar?
SUGGESTED ANSWERS-
Practice 1
Through the novel The Curse, gender stereotyping is portrayed through how females should behave. This can be seen especially through Azreen. For example, Azreens school friends start to cast suspicious eyes towards her when she behaves unlady-like. She plays hockey with the boys and even laughs like a bunch of hyenas with them. To them, as a woman, Azreen is not expected to be tomboyish and hangs too closely with boys.
Practice 2
An interesting character in the novel- The Curse is the old lady. She is an educated woman as she has knowledge of herbal medicine to treat illnesses. Her house is always neat and situated by the hillside. She is a caring and concerned woman as she takes Azreen in and gives her food and shelter whenever she has fights and problems. She is also a resourceful person and she is a good cook and her recipes and secret ingredients are very much sought after.
Practice 3
The value in life that I have learnt in the novel- Catch us if you can is The Importance of Family. Sacrifices for family are honoured and explored, as are the family bonds that survive adversity. Family responsibility in the novel is best displayed by Rorys constant care of his grandfather. Very early in age, Rory has realised that there was only Granda and me to make up a family. Rory does not know any other family love. His father had left them when he was very young. Granda had taken care of him all his life and now, as Granda is getting old and forgetful, and is never quite well, it is his turn to look after him.
Practice 4
The incident which is memorable in Catch us if you can is when Granda is sent to Rachnadar, Rory knows that he has to get him away from that place. Though torn with desperation at times ( Grandas carelessness with the chip pan had landed him in hospital and Rory atCastle Street), Rory plans the Great Escape and gets him away from the hospital where they put old people in.
Practice 5
In the novel Step by Wicked Step, Richard reveals the pain of the knowledge of his dying father and the intrusion of Mr. Coldstone into the family. Then Richards father dies. Mr Coldstone is very harsh towards Richard. Richard feels that his own happiness is not counted for. He wishes for his father to wake up from the grave and tell him that all things in the house have gone wrong since the fathers death. Richard had practically become a stranger in his own house. His house was like a tomb. Richard leaves the house. He feels that his presence is not wanted by his mother.
Practice 6
Claudia are the two characters I have chosen to compare and contrast. Although they are two differing characters, they also have some similarities. Both Colin and Claudia come from broken or separated families. They both have step parents. Colins mother has left his biological father and `took up with Jack. Jack is the only father figure Colin ever know. However, Colins mum leaves Jack after a while. This causes him to miss Jack so badly that it hurts. On the other hand, Claudias father has left her mother for another woman, Stella. She feels disloyal to her mum whenever she has a good time with her father and Stella. Both Colin and Claudia really want their parents to reconcile as they pine for how it used to be when they were happy.
DRAMA (4 practices)
PRACTICE 1
LORD SEPTIC: Its just like that night many years ago. I stood right here as my father tied Lady Gatsby to the same track. She was the richest widow in town. He tricked her to meet him on this station one dark night.
CROUCH: Killer trains must run in your family, sir!
LORD SEPTIC: Lady Gatsby came here with her baby in one arm and the Gatsby Gold in the other. But somehow she hid it before we got our hands on it.
CROUCH:
You wanted to get the baby?
LORD SEPTIC: No, the gold, you fool. Its worth a fortune. We tied her to this track to make her tell us where shed hidden it.
a.
Why was Lady Gatsby at the station?
b.
What did Lady Gatsby do before her death?
Why was the Gatsby Gold not found?
d.
Explain in your own words what is meant by crouch when he said killer trains.
Practice 2
RO S E: Not since the fire at the match factory.
PERCY: Lord Septics match factory?
ROSE: Yes. I used to pack the match boxes. Big match boxes. Full of big matches.
PERCY: Wasnt there a big strike at the match factory?
ROSE: Yes. Lord Septic didnt pay us. He didnt keep the matches safe because it would cost him money. There was a fire and many workers were killed. I was lucky. But the flames hurt my eyes. I cant see any more.
PERCY: What a rotter that man is! Theyve just gone on strike at another one of his factories. They all want a shorter working wick.
ROSE: [Laughing] I think you mean WEEK. They want a shorter working WEEK.
PERCY: No its a candle factory. I say, you look so pretty when you smile. Whats your name?
a.
Why was Rose at the match factory?
b.
In what way was Lord Septic responsible for the fire?
c.
Why is there a strike at one of Lord Septics factories?
d.
What would be an important value portrayed in the drama? Provide a reason for your answer.
Practice 3
CROUCH: And you always want what you get, sir.
LORD SEPTIC: No, Crouch. I always get what I want. At last, I own this station. Soon I will own all the stations from here to Kings Cross. And when I do do you know what Ill be?
CROUCH: Even more greedy, sir?
LORD SEPTIC: Ill be the richest man in the land. And do you know why?
CROUCH: Because youll own the biggest train set ever.
LORD SEPTIC: Because I will find the Gatsby Gold. Its hidden somewhere along this line. Ill dig up the track. Ill look under every sleeper. Ill search every station. One day, it will be mine. All mine. At last . . . And nothing will get in my way. [He trips over Crouch] Get out of my way, you fool.
CROUCH:
Most sorry, sir. Very sorry, sir. Really sorry,
sir.
LORD SEPTIC: Ill now go up to my office to plot more plans. I will get more ideas on being rich. Filthy rich. Thick, black and oily. Thats how rich! Im going upstairs.
a.
What is a sleeper?
b.
What does Lord Septic hope to find under the sleepers?
c.
What are Lord Septics plans?
d.
What is your impression of Crouch? Explain.
Practice 4
LORD SEPTIC
: Yes, Clora my wife. Clora Septic. She nags for a living. I only
married her for her arms.
CROUCH
: Are they nice to hug?
LORD SEPTIC : Not those arms. She owns a gun factory. We make weapons. We make bombs. One day we will arm the world. We want a good war. Shes just made a tank that can kill from a mile in one burst. Just like her! Its called the Septic Tank.
CROUCH
: I bet thatll cause a bit of a stink, sir!
LORD SEPTIC : Crouch, I dont know why I keep you as my porter. You are dim, daft, dopey, dozey and dippy. Whats more you annoy me. Im not nice when Im cross.
CROUCH
: No, sir.
a.
What is the meaning of the word arms?
b.
Why did Lord Septic marry Clora?
c.
What is the name of the tank that Clora has made?
d.
Explain why Lord Septic called Crouch dim, daft, dopey, dozey and dippy
ANSWERS
Gulp and Gasp
Practice 1
She came to meet Lord Septic as he tricked her to meet him. She had hidden the gold. No one knew where she had hidden it. The two trains have something in common- use to kill; Lady Gatsby and now, Percy and Rose Practice 2
she was working there packing matches. he did not keep the matches in a safe place and there was a fire the workers wanted to work for a shorter number of days in a week. Good always triumphs over evil. The two villains, Lord Septic and Crouch, are duly punished in the end. Practice 3
closely spaced transverse beams, usually of wood, for holding the rails forming a track at the proper distance from each other.
Gold Get ideas to become rich He is rather foolish, he often makes silly remarks and does not respect his own identity. Practice 4
weapons/firearms for her wealth/ factory Septic Tank He made a silly remark- he thought the Septic tank will have smell when it is a weapon
QWERTYUIOP (4 practices)
PRACTICE 1
She stared at it in horrified bewilderment. What had happened? What had she done? Not even on her first day at theBelmontSecretarialCollegehad she made such ridiculous mistakes. Such strange mistakes QWERTYUIOP, the top line of letters on a typewriter, repeated over and over again! Thank God there had been no one to notice. Theyd think she had gone mad.
She must be more careful. Keep her mind on the job, not allow it to wander out of the window into the sunny shopping street below. Putting fresh paper into the typewriter, she began again.
She was tempted to look at the keyboard . . . Dont look at the keys! Keep your eyes away! Mrs Price was always saying. No peeing. Youll never make a good typist if you cant do it by touch. Rhythm, its all rhythm. Play it to music in your head.
a.
What is QWERTYUIOP?
b.
Why must she be careful?
..
c.
d.
PRACTICE 2
For an hour, she battled with the machine. As fast as QWERTYUIOPs and unwanted capitals appeared, she attacked with a loaded brush. The white fluid ran down the typing paper like melting icecream, and dripped thickly into the depths of the typewriter.
YOURE DROWNING ME, it complained pathetically, and she swiped at the words with her brush.
HELP!
Another swipe.
PLEASE!
But Lucy showed no mercy. The large bottle was half-empty when she reached the end of the letter in triumph.
Yours faithfully,
George Ross,
She typed, and sat back with a sigh of relief.
The machine began to rattle. Too late, Lucy snatched the completed letter out of the typewriter. Across the bottom of the otherwise faultless page, it now said in large, red capitals:
I HATE YOU!
Furiously she painted the words out.
a.
What is the white fluid?
b.
Why is Lucy battling with the machine?
c.
Why is the large bottle half empty?
..
d.
What quality did Lucy display? Provide a reason for your answer.
PRACTICE 3
Lucy typed quickly:
Are you from outer space?
The typewriter rocked, as if with laughter, its keys clicking like badly fitting false teeth.
IDIOT, it wrote.
Who are you? Lucy typed.
Miss Broome, it answered.
Lucy hesitated. She did not know quite how to reply to this. In the end she typed:
How do you do? I am Miss Beck.
GO AWAY, MISS BECK
Why should I?
I AM SECRETARY HERE, it sated, this time in red letters.
No, youre not! I am! Lucy typed angrily.
The machine went mad. Q U E R T Y U I O P / @ Q U E R T Y U I O P &()*QWERTYUIOP+1, it screamed, shaking and snapping its keys like castanets.
a.
What does the word rocked mean?
b.
What is Lucys occupation?
c.
Why did Lucy hesitate?
d.
If you were Lucy do you think you would reply to Miss Broome? Give a reason for your answer.
PRACTICE 4
Lucy Beck was young and small and mouse-coloured, easily overlooked. She had a lonely O level and a typing speed that would make a tortoise laugh.
Whoever will want to employ me? she had asked Mrs. Price once, and Mrs. Price had been at a loss to answer.
Lucy wanted a job. More than anyone, more than anything, she wanted a job. She was tired of being poor. She was fed up with macaroni cheese and baked beans. She was sick of second-hand clothes.
We are jumble sailors on the rough sea of life, her mother would say. Lucy loved her mother, but could not help wishing she would sometimes lose her temper. Shout. Scream. Throw saucepans at the spinning, grinning head of Uncle Bert.
a.
Why is Lucy described as easily overlooked?
b.
Why is finding a job so important to Lucy?
c.
What was Mrs. Prices answer to Lucy when she asked whether she would ever find a job?
d.
Describe Lucys feelings towards Uncle Bert. Provide reasons for your answer.
ANSWERS
Practice 1
The top line of letters on a typewriter or keypad. She must not let people know that she is making mistakes. She decided to try again and this time she will focus on the rhythm. Any logical answer. Practice 2
correction liquid/liquid paper the words QWERTYUIOP keep appearing. She used it to correct a lot of mistakes. Lucy shows determination in what she does. She refuses to simply give up and leave and finds a way to deal with the spirit. Practice 3
movement. Secretary She did not how to react to the typewriter or what to ask next. Any logical answer. Practice 4
she was small in size she wanted to move away from her mother. Mrs Price could not give an answer She hated him. She wished that her mother would lose her temper and throw things at him.
May 5, 2012
FRUITCAKE SPECIAL PRACTICE Posted by leelachakrabarty under Short Story | Tags: Fruitcake Special | Leave a Comment SHORT STORIES
FRUITCAKE SPECIAL (4 practices)
PRACTICE 1
I dreamt that I was being awful to you, treating you as if you were just someone who worked for me. The truth is that you mean so much more than that to me I wondered what he meant. Was he going to raise my pay? He went on. You must realise that Im crazy about you, darling. He was calling me darling again. He was being serious. I have to say that at this point I was feeling very confused. Five minutes ago my boss didnt want to be seen with me. Now he was saying he was crazy about me! What
could be making him behave like this? Then, all at once, I realised it was the fruitcake special! Intrigue might smell great, but it didnt make a girl attractive to men. But my fruitcake perfume did.
a.
What does the word crazy imply?
b.
..
c.
d.
Describe the behaviour of the writers boss and why he behaved in such a way.
PRACTICE 2
Momma and Aunt Mini were very pleased, of course. They went off together to plan the wedding and left me to get ready for the man they hoped would be my future husband. I was beginning to wish I hadnt told them. After all, I had no idea why my boss had behaved towards me in that way. He had never even noticed me before now. However, he had noticed the perfume I had been wearing. Lately I had been wearing a perfume called intrigue. It was made by another company and I actually preferred it to the perfumes we made. Mr. Amos did have a very good nose for perfumes. Perhaps Intrigue was so good he just couldnt stop himself. Who knows? Anyway, I had to get ready for my evening out. Although I couldnt explain why Mr. Amos had suddenly found me attractive, I really wanted to find out. In my own way Im as bad as my Aunt Mimi, I guess.
a.
Whose wedding is being planned? Name the bride and groom to be.
b.
Why did the writer say wish I hadnt told them?
..
c.
Why was the writers plan for the night?
d.
Do you think the boss was attracted to the writer because of the perfume?
PRACTICE 3
Read the extract from the short story FRUITCAKE SPEACIAL below and answer the questions that follow.
Momma seemed satisfied with my explanation that things had just not worked out between me and Mr. Amos, although she thought it a wasted opportunity she wanted me to have a rich husband. Still, happiness is what really counts, she said, with a note of sadness in her voice. When I finally got back to
the factory there was a message left on my desk could I see Mr. Amos as soon as I got in. As I walked towards David Amoss office I felt like a schoolgirl who had to go to see the head teacher. I was sure that the fruitcake special would not still be working by now after all, he had not seen me for a few days. I knocked on his door. Mr. Amos was sitting behind his big desk with a large black eye.
a.
Describe the opportunity as in the context of the story?
b.
Why was the opportunity considered as wasted?
..
c.
Why did the writer feel like a schoolgirl who had to go to see the head teacher?
d.
Do you think Mr. Amos was angry at the writer? Give a reason
PRACTICE 4
Momma, I said, if its Aunt Mimi with news of another perfect boy for me, tell her Im not interested. Its not Aunt Mimi, dear, said Momma. Who is it? I asked. I think youd better come see for yourself Momma said. I went to the front door. It was Armstrong, the pizza delivery man. He was holding up a pizza box which had Armstrongs Peachy Pizzas in big letters on the front. Armstrong now owned the pizza company. He explained that hed fallen in love with me when he first delivered pizza to us, but he wanted to be a success before asking me out. He said I deserved no less. Then he gave me some flowers. I never really noticed before, but Armstrong is quite good looking: a bit short maybe, a little thin on top but nobodys perfect.
a.
State one characteristic of a perfect boy in Aunt Mimis opinion.
b.
What is the name of Armstrongs company?
..
c.
What does Armstrong mean when he said deserved no less?
d.
Would you marry someone like Armstrong? Give a reason
ANSWERS
Practice 1
not normal confused at how the feelings of her boss towards her changes abruptly. Name of the perfume. The boss took a liking of her when he was not interested at all a little while ago. Perhaps it is the work of the perfume.
Practice 2
Mr Amos and Anna She is actually not interested in Mr Amos.
She wants to find out why Mr Amos was attracted to her. Any logical answer. Practice 3
an opportunity to marry a rich man the marriage did not take place. She did not know how to answer or react to Mr Amos who is her boss. No, he was not. He was not aware of what had actually happened.
Practice 4
wealthy Armstrongs Peachy Pizzas She is a fine person and she should get someone who is capable of looking after her and care for her financially. Any logical answer.
May 5, 2012 FORM 5 POEMS PRACTICE (8 Practices with answers) Posted by leelachakrabarty under FORM 5 POEM PRACTICE | Tags: POEMS | Leave a Comment POEMS Practice 1
IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP
The whole day and night just passed they had to brave the horrendous flood in the water all the time between bloated carcasses and tiny chips of tree barks desperately looking for their sons albino buffalo that was never found
There were born amidst hardship and grew up without a sigh or a complaint now they are in the kitchen, making jokes while rolling their cigarette leaves
By Latiff Mohidin Translated by Salleh Ben Joned
Why were their clothes soaky?
Write down the line in the poem which reveals that this incident took place in a village?
What does the phrase bloated carcasses refer to?
4. In your opinion, what kind of attitude do the last two lines imply? Explain.
Practice 2:
IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP (stanzas 1 and 2)
At dawn they returned home their soaky clothes torn and approached the stove
their limbs marked by scratches their legs full of wounds but on their brows there was not a sign of despair
The whole day and night just passed they had to brave the horrendous flood in the water all the time between bloated carcasses and tiny chips of tree barks desperately looking for their sons albino buffalo that was never found By Latiff Mohidin Translated by Salleh Ben Joned
Write down the line which shows that they have been out for long hours? .
The theme may not be exactly about hardship as implied by the title. What is the theme related to? .
What does the phrase albino buffalo reveal?
What moral value did you learn from the poem? Explain.
Practice 3:
He Had Such Quiet Eyes (Stanzas 1 and 2)
Bibsy Soenharjo-1968
What does the phrase two pools of lies refer to? .
Which lines show that the man is saying I love you, and if you love me, prove it! .
Which stanza shows that there is a sense of regret?
What do you understand by the phrase the hows and whys? .
Practice 4:
He had such quiet eyes She did not realise They were two pools of lies
Layered with thinnest ice To her, those quiet eyes Were breathing desolate sighs Imploring her to be nice And to render him paradise
Now heres a bit of advice Be sure that nice really means nice Then youll never be losing at dice Though you may lose your heart once or twice Bibsy Soenharjo-1968
What does the phrase thinnest ice imply? .
2.In this poem, the poet talks about the betrayal of a young girls feelings for a man. She believes in his sincerity to her as he had pleaded to her to surrender to him. Write the two lines depicting this.
3.What is the main theme in this poem?
4.What did you learn from this poem? Explain.
Practice 5:
Are you still playing your flute?
When there is hardly time for our love
I am feeling guilty
To be longing for your song
The melody concealed in the slim hollow of the bamboo
Uncovered by the breath of an artist
Composed by his fingers
Blown by the wind
To the depth of my heart.
In the village so quiet and deserted
Amidst the sick rice fields
While here it has become a luxury
To spend time watching the rain
Gazing at the evening rays
Collecting dew drops
Or enjoying the fragrance of flowers.
The more it disturbs my conscience
to be thinking of you
in the hazard of you
my younger brothers unemployed and desperate
my people disunited by politics
my friend slaughtered mercilessly
this world is too old and bleeding.
By Zurinah Hassan
Who is the persona in the poem? .
2. Write one line from the poem that depicts that people are jobless.
3. Provide three phrases that depict the message of cruel realities of a nation in uncertainty of its future.
4.In your own words describe why the poet used the word sick to describe the rice fields.
Practice 6:
Are You Still Playing Your Flute? (Stanzas 1 and 2)
When there is hardly time for our love
I am feeling guilty
To be longing for your song
The melody concealed in the slim hollow of the bamboo
Uncovered by the breath of an artist
Composed by his fingers
Blown by the wind
To the depth of my heart.
In the village so quiet and deserted
Amidst the sick rice fields
While here it has become a luxury
To spend time watching the rain
Gazing at the evening rays
Collecting dew drops
Or enjoying the fragrance of flowers.
By Zurinah Hassan
1. What did the persona mean when she said deserted?
2. Why is the persona feeling guilty?
3. Why is the question Are you still playing your flute repeated as the starting line of all the stanzas?
4.In your opinion, is this a romantic poem? Provide reasons for your answer.
Practice 7:
Magnificently.
In your words describe the weather as depicted in the poem. .
2. State one moral value that you have learnt from the poem.
..
3. Note that the poem ends with the line and beauty comes suddenly and the rains have gone. Describe how this bears a resemblance in our life.
4. In the opening lines of the poem, the poet describes the things that are absent. In your opinion, what is the poet trying to convey?
..
Practice 8:
Magnificently.
Why do you think H.D.Carberry wrote the poem?
List three words related to nature.
Which line in the poem Nature suggests the sense of smell?
Based on your knowledge of the poem Nature, describe a theme in the poem.
ANSWERS.
Poem
In The Midst Of Hardship
Practice 1
They were wet desperately looking for their sons albino buffalo that was never found animals killed as they drowned in the flood water. Optimistic,- they were making jokes not crying or show signs of despair. Practice 2
The whole day and night just passed Facing hardship with optimism They are in the village as people in the town will not rear buffaloes. Despite the hardship, we must remain resilient and strong. Often, the difficult time is not a permanent one.
Practice 3
The eyes are compared to deceit. Imploring her to be nice And to render him paradise. Stanza 2 The hows and whys is compared to a situation where one gets hurt emotionally and tries to solve the problem. Practice 4
dangerous To her, those quiet eyes Were breathing desolate sighs Imploring her to be nice Deceit We sometimes encounter people who have ill intentions towards us. We should take precaution against them. Are You Still Playing Your Flute?
Practice 5
a very perceptive and reflective woman. my younger brothers unemployed and desperate my people disunited by politics my friend slaughtered mercilessly
this world is too old and bleeding.
4.Perhaps the yield is not rewarding/ the harvest is destroyed due to bad weather.
Practice 6
the villagers have left/migrated. Feeling guilty as she is enjoying the music when the nation is plagued with problems This is to stress on the activity as something that should not be done when the nation is facing so much trouble.
No, it is not a romantic poem. It is poem that shows the irony between a leisure activity and problems faced by the nation at the same time. Nature
Practice 7
The poem highlights the appealing climate conditions on theislandofJamaica. We must appreciate the beauty of nature. This is a big resemblance to our life, as it has been our experience that after bad times, good times will follow and sometimes ever so abruptly. It is to highlight the pleasant climate on the island. It has no extreme weather conditions. Practice 8
He wants to celebrate the richness of the lands produce and how alive and plentiful Nature is. b. gold sun, rain, trees.
The line, When the bushes are full of the sound of bees and the scent of honey Appreciating ones country-Life in ones country has its share of ups and downs but one must always look at the brighter side of life. In this poem, the poet stresses on his countrys weather being sunny, rainy and windy. The poet states that we must appreciate what we have.
May 5, 2012 Form Two Short Story (6 Practices)ONE IS ONE AND ALL ALONE Posted by leelachakrabarty under FORM TWO SHORT STORY PRACTICE | Tags: one is one and not alone | Leave a Comment
FORM TWO SHORT STORY ONE IS ONE AND ALL ALONE
Practices 1-6 are based on extracts from the short story One Is One And All Alone.
Practice 1
Dear Diary,
I get so lonely, thats my trouble. I am the only child on this space ship. Everyone else is a grown up with things to do. Theyre all busy running the ship or checking their equipment. We will soon land on the planet Trion. Our mission is to find out more about this planet.
Yes, were heading for Trion. Now that might sound exciting, but its not. Its not exciting at all.
When we set out, I used to tick off the days on my calendar. We left Earth on 12 March 2045. So I ticked off March 12, 13,14,15then April, May , June. Then I gave up. We dont reach Trion until mid-January 2047. By then Ill be 13.
Dad does his best, hes always poking his head round my door, grinning at me.
He asks, Hi Trish. Hows things?
Everything all right? How do you fancy meeting me in the diner at 6 oclock for a chocolate milkshake?
I grin back and say, Yum, Yum! But even as I say it his face changes. The grin is still there but the busy look is back in his eyes.
What is Trion? a spaceship a ancient city a planet* a star The expected duration to reach Trion is within 1year 2 years* 15 years 47 years Trishs father is the only grown up in the ship the only child in the ship. always poking fun at Trish a very busy man* Practice 2
Dad does his best, hes always poking his head round my door, grinning at me.
He asks, Hi Trish. Hows things?
Everything all right? How do you fancy meeting me in the diner at 6 oclock for a chocolate milkshake?
I grin back and say, Yum, Yum! But even as I say it his face changes. The grin is still there but the busy look is back in his eyes.
After all he is the ships captain.
And I suppose he misses mum as much as I do. Almost as much anyhow. She is on Trion helping set up the space station. Busy Dad, busy Mum.
Which leaves me all alone in front of my VoicePrinter, talking to it, talking and talking. Then I watch it print out what Ive been saying. Its my private diary. It corrects my spelling and punctuation. Its clever. It gives me school lessons, but it also plays game with me. My favourite game is Pop Star, where I can act out being a pop star on VPs enormous screen.
I can switch it from Diary to Dialogue too. I suppose its my best friend, really. Im going to switch from Diary to Dialogue now
The Voiceprinter is able to do all of the following except correct spelling and punctuation errors. read Trishs mind* print whatever Trish says play a game called Pop Star. Who is the captain of the ship? Trish Trishs Dad* Trishs Mum The VoicePrinter
Trishs best friend is her dad her mum her voiceprinter* no one. Practice 3
You mean. Its still done.
Certainly. Why to set up a clone laboratory, all that is required
VP went on and on describing cloning techniques so I decided to press save and listen to it all later. For now I have some serious thinking to do.
Ill tell you what I was thinking. The Biolab in this ship is very big. It has to be, because biology is what this trip is all about- the biology of Trion- what lives there now and what, and who, could live there in the future. At the moment the ships Biolab is deserted. It wont become busy until we reach Trion.
I need to use it.
I need it all to myself.
I will make a clone. It will be my perfect friend and companion. Perfect, because I am going to clone myself. Make another Me.
Trish has decided to visit the BioLab
make a clone of herself* help her father find Trion search for a good friend Why is the BioLab deserted? No one knows how to use it Only Trish knows how to use the Lab The ship has not reached Trion* The BioLab is not perfect. What was the VoicePrinter doing? describing cloning techniques* talking nonsense and irritating Trish playing games with trish printing all that Trish is saying. Practice 4
Dear Diary,
I havent spoken to you for ages because I have been busy with my new friend Clo.
Clo for Clone. Clo is me. I am Clo. We are identical twins. No, even closer than that. Clo is made of me, from me. We are one. Except that there are two of us- which is tricky. I mean, suppose Dad put his head round the door and saw Two Trishes instead of one!
But Ive solved that. My cabin door leads to an identical cabin next door. Clo can vanish through that door in a split second.
The next-door cabin is empty of course. All the cabins are. They wont be filled until the return trip from Trion. So, I sleep here. Clo sleeps there. Clothes, food, toothbrushes?
Well, yes. I now need two of everything- but the ship is loaded with stores. No one notices or cares about an extra toothbrush or an extra towel.
Who is Clo? Trishs friend from Earth Another name given to Trish Identical twin created by Trish* Trishs biological mother. Why are all the cabins used for? to store things from Trion* To hide Clo. To store all the toothbrushes and towels. They are actually bedrooms. Trish does not need to talk to VoicePrinter very often as she now hates it she has a new companion in Clo* she has found her mother is Trion she has found her twin sister. Practice 5
One of the features of this ship is its disposal system. There are five big hatches, each one marked DISPOSAL. You open the hatch, put the thing you want to get rid of into the hole, and whoosh its gone. Disposed of for ever in infinite space. One of the five hatches happen to be outside my cabin, in the corridor. Theres never anyone in the corridor at night.
There you are then. Tonights the night. Ill be disposing of something definitely. I am going to write a note to go with the item. The note will read, Goodbye, Clo. Have a good trip. Yours never, Trish.
Well, it wouldnt be murder, would it? How could it be? You cant be charged with murdering yourself, can you? You couldnt even be charged with suicide because there will still be one person left and that person will be alive- walking and talking, eating and sleeping.
So, its foolproof. Goodbye, Clo. Yours never Trish.
What is Trish planning? She wants to dispose Clo* She wants to dispose garbage She wants to kill herself She wants to tell her family the truth. The phrase one person refers to Trishs Dad Trishs Mum Clo Trish herself.* The words on the note, Yours never implies that Trish Loves Clo very much Hates Clo* Never wanted a friend Loves to be alone Practice 6
Over and done with. Finished and forgotten.
No, thats not true. Theres no question about forgetting. Just the opposite. Every minute of every hour. I mentally hug myself and give a silent shout. Of Whoopp! Yarroop! Hooray! Finally Free! Alone at last!
Even dad noticed a change in me. Youre looking wonderful today, he said.
Suddenly youre bright as a button.
I feel terrific! I said. Can I have a chocolate milkshake?
Have as many as you like.
Just one. I said. Only one. Ones enough isnt it? Who needs two? Theres only one Me. No longer do I have to remind another me to wipe chocolate from its greedy mouth. No longer do I have to listen to that other Mes corny Yum,yum! Noises whenever chocolate milkshakes are mentioned. From now on, theres only one me.
You have no idea how wonderful it feels, how bright the future looks.
Dad shows surprise at his daughters good mood because usually Trish hates chocolate milkshake Trish is usually moody* She likes to talk to the Voice Printer Trish is always hot tempered. What has happened to Clo? She is now dead
She is living the life of Trish* She is sleeping She left because she was unhappy. Clos feelings can be described as extremely happy* very sad disappointed very confused

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IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP

jokes while rolling their cigarette leaves

By Latiff Mohidin Translated by Salleh Ben Joned

Why were their clothes soaky?

What does the phrase bloated carcasses refer to?

What does the phrase albino buffalo reveal?

He Had Such Quiet Eyes (Stanzas 1 and 2)

What does the phrase two pools of lies refer to?

Which stanza shows that there is a sense of regret?

What do you understand by the phrase the hows and whys?

He Had Such Quiet Eyes

What does the phrase thinnest ice imply?

What is the main theme in this poem?

What did you learn from this poem? Explain.

Are You Still Playing Your Flute?

Who is the persona in the poem?

Are You Still Playing Your Flute? (Stanzas 1 and 2)

What did the persona mean when she said deserted?

Why is the persona feeling guilty?

Nature by H.D Carberry

In your words describe the weather as depicted in the poem.

Nature by H.D Carberry

Why do you think H.D.Carberry wrote the poem?

b. List three words related to nature.

Which line in the poem Nature suggests the sense of smell?

FRUITCAKE SPECIAL (4 practices)

What does the word crazy imply?

Why was the writer confused?

What is Intrigue in the context of the story?

Why did the writer say wish I hadnt told them?

Why was the writers plan for the night?

Give a reason for your answer.

Describe the opportunity as in the context of the story?

Why was the opportunity considered as wasted?

State one characteristic of a perfect boy in Aunt Mimis opinion.

What is the name of Armstrongs company?

What does Armstrong mean when he said deserved no less?

Would you marry someone like Armstrong? Give a reason

Why must she be careful?

What did she decide to do after making the repeated mistakes?

What is the white fluid?

Why is Lucy battling with the machine?

Why is the large bottle half empty?

What does the word rocked mean?

What is Lucys occupation?

Why did Lucy hesitate?

Why is Lucy described as easily overlooked?

Why is finding a job so important to Lucy?

Why was Lady Gatsby at the station?

What did Lady Gatsby do before her death?

Why was the Gatsby Gold not found?

a. Why was Rose at the match factory?

In what way was Lord Septic responsible for the fire?

Why is there a strike at one of Lord Septics factories?

What does Lord Septic hope to find under the sleepers?

What are Lord Septics plans?

What is your impression of Crouch? Explain.

married her for her arms.

: Are they nice to hug?

: I bet thatll cause a bit of a stink, sir!

a. What is the meaning of the word arms?

Why did Lord Septic marry Clora?