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FAMILY CIRCLE

Theme: People

Skills: READING
LO 2.2 g (ix) Understanding meaning of words and a wider range of vocabulary by:

using contextual clues
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Fill in the blanks with the given words.

quicklyburningeasytastyfast
badlybusysmallcleanhot
rice cookerhomeflowersliving roomgladly

It was already 11 a.m. Mrs Tan was in her

was

but

kitchen. She

preparing lunch as her children would be coming home soon. She had

cooked rice in the

and then she wanted to fry some chicken. She heated

some oil and put in a few pieces of chicken into the

Suddenly the

oil.

telephone rang. She went to the

to answer it.

It was her friend, Salwa. Salwa asked her for a favour. She wanted Mrs Tan to arrange some
. She knew Mrs Tan had worked for a florist before. Mrs Tan
agreed to do so and they kept on talking for another five minutes.

Mrs Tan smelled something

and rushed to the kitchen

She had completely forgotten about the chicken. They were

burnt and could

not be eaten anymore. She had no choice but to find another

She decided to fry some eggs because it would be

.
dish for lunch.

and

. Not

long after, her children came home. She was thankful that lunch was ready at that time.

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LO 1.1 b (ix) Writing simple letters to friends and family members observing correct format with salutation and ending
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Your mother wants to write a letter to your brother studying in London. He just went there two weeks
ago. Help her write. She also wants to give advice to him so that he can fit himself there. You may use the
notes given. Write using the correct format.

able to adjust to your new surroundings be careful adapt to the local culture study hard
make us proud of your achievement return home after youve graduated we plan to go
there in May

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Your brother wants to write a reply to your mother. Help him write using the correct format. You may
use the notes given.

thanks for the letter miss the food miss everyone do not worry Malaysians take
care of each other still adapting to the environment glad coming here will take
around London

37 Leinster Square
Bayswater

London W2 4NQ

28th March 201_.
Dearest Mom,

Your loving son,

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Theme: People

Skills: WRITING
LO 1.2 a (ix) Writing simple invitations
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Express some ideas in simple sentences, using basic vocabulary with very minimal use of writing conventions.

Razif and his family are going to have a house-warming party at their new house. He invites you and
your family. Match the sentence parts in A with the phrases in B to help Razif prepare the invitation.

I hope you

We have moved

My house is at

family to come along, too.

a house-warming party.
Sunday, 27th January,
at 3 p.m.
No. 21, Lorong Kedidi 1,
Taman Kedidi, Taiping.
can come.
to a new house last month.

I would like to invite you for

It is on

Please ask your

Dear

Razif

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Theme: People

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LO 2.3 c (viii) Apply process writing skills by:

c. writing paragraphs with a clear focus
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You and your friend were on your way home when you saw a boy sitting by the roadside. He was hurt
after falling from his bicycle. Write a paragraph on how you and your friend helped him.

a boy sitting by
the roadsite

approached the
boy

tied with a clean

handkerchief

knee was
bleeding

poured some
water

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LIVE SMART

Theme: Health

Skills: READING
LO 2.2 a (viii) Reading and understanding non-linear texts using simple diagrams and tables
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Read aloud a variety of text genres with good pronunciation and intonation, obtain information by filling in the blanks adequately, using
contextual clues adequately, find meanings of unfamiliar words from a variety of sources.

Read the information given and complete the blanks with suitable words.

Almonds often found in

chocolates, can also be eaten as
snack. Some use them in cooking or
you can sprinkle ground almonds in
salads

Green vegetables Dark

green, leafy vegetables are
full of calcium. Examples:
broccoli, spinach, okra

Foods rich in
calcium

Milk source of nutrition,

especially for babies and
young children. Important
for growth and known for its
high calcium content

Yoghurt Plain, low-fat

yoghurt offers most calcium
but flavoured ones contain
less calcium

Cheese not all cheese is

high in fat because it is also
rich in calcium

1. Name the foods that are rich in calcium:

(a)

(d)

(b)

(e)

(c)
2. Babies and young children need

for them to grow well.

3. Vegetables that are rich in calcium are the ones which are
4. Some types of cheese contain both

and

5. There are many ways to use

6. There are
ones that have less calcium.

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.

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LO 2.2 b (i) Telling what the text is about
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Read a variety of texts to obtain information by filling in the blanks accurately, find meanings of unfamiliar words from a variety of
sources and using contextual clues competently, correctly identify main ideas, supporting details, and cause and effect relationships,
and accurately summarise texts.

Read the article below carefully and then complete the chart.
Your body is a powerful machine. It is capable of doing all sorts of things by itself. But one thing
it cannot do is make vitamins. Your body however is able to get the vitamins it needs from the foods
you eat because different foods contain different vitamins. The key is to eat different foods to get an
assortment of vitamins.
Vitamin A plays a really big part in eyesight. It is great for night vision. Vitamin A helps you see in
colour, too, from the brightest yellow to the darkest purple. In addition, it helps you grow properly and
aids in healthy skin.
There is more than one B vitamin. The B vitamins are important in metabolic which means that
they help make energy and set it free when your body needs it. This group of vitamins is also involved
in making red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout your body. Every part of your body needs
oxygen to work properly, so these B vitamins have a really important job.
Vitamin C is important for keeping body tissues, such as gums and muscles in good shape. This
vitamin is also important if you get a cut or wound because it helps you heal. Vitamin C also helps
your body resist infection. This means that even though you cannot always avoid getting sick, vitamin
C makes it a little harder for your body to become infected with an illness.
You need vitamin D in order to have strong bones. It is also great for forming strong teeth. Vitamin
D even lends a hand to an important mineral which is calcium. It helps your body absorb the amount
of calcium it needs.

The Importance of Vitamins

Vitamin A
1. Great for night
vision
2.

3.

Vitamin B

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

5.

7.

10.

6.

8.

11.

9.

12.

4.

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Skills: WRITING
LO 2.3 c (f) Writing the final draft.
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Based on the pictures and notes below, write an essay on healthy eating.

eat nutritious food proteins drink fresh water fruit juices

vitamins carbohydrates

eat home-cooked food clean

fresh ingredients

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BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY

Theme: Social Issues

Skills: READING
LO 2.2 g (ix) Understanding meaning of words and a wider range of vocabulary by:

using contextual clues
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Read a variety of texts to obtain information by filling in the blanks adequately, sufficiently find meanings of unfamiliar words from a
variety of sources and using contextual clues, correctly identifying main ideas, supporting details, and cause and effect relationships.

Read the newspaper report and fill in the blanks with suitable words or phrases.

Two Nabbed for Snatching in Public

Shah Alam, Sun. Two teenagers thought they were quick enough to escape after
snatching a handbag from a woman near a busy parking lot. The thieves who were on a
motorcycle rode past the woman and the pillion passenger snatched the bag as the woman
was trying to look for her keys. When the woman shouted for help, two men nearby who
witnessed the incident bravely pushed and kicked the motorcycle as it passed them.
The motorcyclist lost control of his vehicle and fell down. They were quickly surrounded
by other people and had no chance to run away. The bag was returned to the victim and
she was very grateful to those who had helped her.
The two were handed to the policemen patrolling the area and taken to the police
station. A spokesman for the police confirmed the incident and thanked the public for
their cooperation in helping to fight crime. He also advised all women to be extra careful
with their bags and valuables. If possible try not to travel alone as they will be the target
of these snatch thieves.

The woman became the victim because she was (1)

(2)

. The thieves were (3)

and thought they can (5)

on a (4)
fast. They miscalculated their action when two

(6)

did a very brave act by (7)

(8)

by the (9)

was lucky that she (10)

. The thieves were

and handed to the police. The victim

back her bag and was not (11)

In conlusion, all women must be (12)

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SCHOOL DAYS

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Skills: READING
LO 2.2 d (viii) Reading and understanding non-linear texts using simple diagrams and tables
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Read a variety of texts to obtain information by filling in the blanks adequately, sufficiently find meanings of unfamiliar words from a
variety of sources and using contextual clues, correctly identifying main ideas, supporting details, and cause and effect relationships.

Study the pie chart below carefully and answer the following questions.
How Form 1 Pupils of SMK Seri Garing spent their school holidays

15%
Internet

20%
Internet

40%
Doing
homework
and revision

20%
Helping mum
and dad clean the
house and do
laundry
15%
10%
Window Picnics
shopping and
visits

40%
Doing
homework
and revision

25%
Playing
outdoor
games

10%

5%

Picnics
and visits

Helping mum and dad

clean the house and mow the lawn
Boys

Girls

1. The boys and girls spent equal amount of time on

2. The term window shopping means

.
.

3. The boys spent more time on

than the girls.

4. The activity that was not done by the girls is

5. 10% of the boys time was spent on helping mum and dad clean the house and
in the garden.
6. From the charts, we know that both boys and girls spent most of their holiday

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LO 1.1 b (ix) Writing simple letters to friends and family members observing correct format with salutation and ending
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Write a simple text expressing ones opinions using simple sentence patterns with sufficient use of writing conventions and vocabulary.

Wirda went to a boarding school. She had to stay in a hostel. Help Wirda write a letter to one of her
friends in another boarding school. You may use the notes given.

Dorm 2A1,
Blok Cendana,
MRSM Lenggong,
33400 Lenggong, Perak.
12th Feb 201_
Dear Lili,
adapting well to your new school how is new school? time really flies still adjusting to
my new school and hostel life switch off the light by 11.30 p.m. hostel rules tell you about
my school eight girls in my dormitory my classmate and also my dorm mate disciplined
to survive come from Perak, Kedah, Penang and Selangor prefects will check each dorm
only 24 students in my class from all over Malaysia talkative quiet no problem in doing
group work cooperate in doing our work decorate the class teachers are friendly and
helpful meet them if do not understand I am looking forward to hear from you soon I
think I shall stop writing have some homework to do tell me about your new school

Your friend,
Wirda

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MAKING CHOICES

Theme: Values

Skills: READING
LO 2.2 d (viii) Reading and understanding non-linear texts using simple diagrams and tables
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Read a variety of texts to obtain information by filling in the blanks adequately, sufficiently find meanings of unfamiliar words from a
variety of sources and using contextual clues, correctly identifying main ideas, supporting details, and cause and effect relationships.

This is Ninas daily expenses for a week. Study these daily expenses and complete the blanks.

Day/Date

Mon
1 Apr

Particulars / expenses

Amount

Fuel

RM 30.00

Food (breakfast and

lunch)

RM 7.50

Photostat cost

RM 5.00

Bread and canned tuna

RM 6.70

Drinks
Tue
2 Apr

Thu
4 Apr

Fri
5 Apr

RM 3.60

Phone bill

RM 45.00

Food (dinner)

Sat
6 Apr

RM 5.00

Rent and utilities

Wed
3 Apr

Day/Date

RM 112.00

Food

RM 18.80

Books

RM 35.00

Sun
7 Apr

Particulars / expenses

Amount

Clinic

RM 28.00

Yoghurt drinks

RM 8.60

Bread and peanut

butter

RM 8.70

Curry puffs

RM 2.00

Lunch

RM 12.00

Mums birthday cake

RM 55.00

Fuel

RM 30.00

Movie

RM 36.00

Fruits

RM 15.00

Fried chicken

RM 12.00

Nina is a college student in Penang. She rents a house together with her college mates and pays
(1)

for the house rent. The girls also collect RM 12.00 for (2)

bills. The college is quite far so Nina drives a car. She needs about (3)

for fuel per

week. Nina does not cook. She buys food for lunch and dinner. Sometimes she just makes sandwiches
using (4)

and (5)

. Nina has extra expenses for her studies. On

Wednesday, she paid RM 35.00 for (6)

(7)

on (8)

to watch a (9)

and Nina bought a birthday cake for her

. Most probably she went home on that day and went

with her siblings. She paid (10)

On Sunday, Nina spent RM 27.00 for (11)

for the tickets.

and (12)

expenses, we know that Nina is not (13)

because she spent (14)

in only one week.

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PROUD TO BE MALAYSIAN

Theme: Values

Skills: READING
LO 2.2 g (iv) Using the dictionary to find the meaning of unfamiliar words
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Read aloud familiar texts with good pronunciation and intonation, obtain information by filling in the blanks adequately, find meanings
of unfamiliar words from a variety of sources (e.g.: dictionary, thesaurus).

Read and understand the following passage. Then answer the questions.
Malaysians celebrate its Independence Day on 31st August every year. It is a day to
commemorate the time when the Federation of Malaya, before it is changed to Malaysia, was
officially free from the British. It is a public holiday for the nation so the citizens can take
this opportunity to go to Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. This is where the celebration
usually takes place. People can also watch the celebration on television as there is a live
telecast of the programme.
The celebration usually kicks off after the arrival of the Yang Dipertuan Agong and Raja
Permaisuri Agong. Other dignitaries include the Prime Minister, his wife and other cabinet
Ministers. There are many different segments of the parades which involve the participation
of a number of people. The participants are from all walks of the countrys multiethnic society
including school children, teachers, soldiers, government and private sector employees,
sports personalities and even artistes. Normally they gather there early in the morning
to prepare for the annual occasion. There are also beautiful floats, usually decorated with
colourful flowers.
There is a massive crowd lining on both sides of the road where the parades pass by.
They applaud and wave to the participants as to show their support. The participants of
the parades symbolise the strong unity and harmony of the country. It is indeed a grand
celebration to mark the day.

B Based on the passage in A, choose the meaning of the following words and write in the table
provided.

a memorial to something

vehicles in a parade

high rank positions

WORDS
1

commemorate

independence

dignitaries

floats

multiethnic

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PROUD TO BE MALAYSIAN

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LO 2.2 d (iii) Following sequence of ideas in simple texts
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variety of sources and using contextual clues, correctly identifying main ideas, supporting details, and cause and effect relationships.

Compare these holiday packages. Answer the questions.

3D/2N Cameron Highlands

3D/2N National Park

Greeneries, cooling fresh air

Strawberry, cactus and rose farm,
tea plantation
4-star accommodation
Complimentary breakfast

Jungle trekking, swimming, fishing

Experience spending the night in
huts in the rainforest
Accommodation and food included

RM250 per person

RM300 per person

1. Who would prefer to go to the National Park for a holiday?

2. What are the activities that can be done in the National Park?

3. How much would a family of three pay for a holiday at Cameron Highlands?
4. Tourists love to go to Cameron Highlands to

HOTS

5. Based on the brochures, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
(a) Both packages offer free tea.

(b) Both packages offer free transport.

(c) The Cameron Highlands package offers free breakfast.

(d) The National Park package offers free dinner.

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ITS A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL

Theme: Science and

Technology

Skills: WRITING
LO 1.1 a (viii) Writing short messages to friends (such as birthday wishes, bits of news, etc.) to keep the friendship alive
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Produce a creative and interesting piece of writing expressing ones opinions and thoughts creatively using a good variety of sentence
patterns, writing conventions and an excellent range of vocabulary.

You came across the following particulars of pen friends in the International Penpal website. Choose a
pen friend and write an e-mail using the notes below.

INTERNATIONAL PENPAL
Get Connected

Kashif Mehmood
Male, 13
Pakistan
kashif@gmail.com
Hobbies: painting, collecting coins
Games: basketball, ping pong

Sophie Marceau
Female, 13
France
sophie@gmail.com
Hobbies: reading, watching television
Games: badminton, hockey

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Theme: Environment

Skills: READING
LO 2.2 g (ix) Understanding meaning of words and a wider range of vocabulary by:

using contextual clues
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Read a variety of texts to obtain information by filling in the blanks adequately, sufficiently find meanings of unfamiliar words from a
variety of sources and using contextual clues, correctly identifying main ideas, supporting details, and cause and effect relationships.

Study the parts of a bicycle. Then, complete the passage with suitable words.

We need to learn how to ride a bicycle because a bicycle has only two (1)

We must be able to (2)

ourselves well so we do not fall. To move the

bicycle, we need to put our feet on the (3)

(4)

. A cyclist must apply the

to stop a moving bicycle while travelling. The (5)

is where the cyclist can sit.

A bicycle has a (6)

at the back so other motorists can see them at night.

Different bicycles have different shapes of (7)

. It depends on the cyclists how

they want to hold them. If any one of the (8)

is broken or damaged, they need

to be changed or repaired. The bicycle will not be in good working condition. It will be dangerous too. A
bicycle will not move if the (9)

is derailed.

Cycling can be a very good way to (10)

as it needs a lot of energy and

stamina to be able to cycle a few kilometres. It is a cheap (11)

as it does not need

any fuel. Thus, air pollution can be reduced and this helps to protect the (12)

brake

seat

handles
reflector
spokes
wheel

chain

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Theme: Environment

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LO 2.2 a (i) Telling what the text is about
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Read a variety of texts to obtain information by filling in the blanks adequately, sufficiently find meanings of unfamiliar words from a
variety of sources and using contextual clues, correctly identifying main ideas, supporting details, and cause and effect relationships.

Read the article below carefully and answer the following questions.

School gardens can provide an environment in which students can learn to work with
each other and in groups. Maintaining a school garden helps students to be more responsible
and knowledgeable.

Before starting a garden, a garden committee must be formed. The committee members
will be responsible for the garden work, finding funds to support the garden, scheduling
activities, researching and distributing information. This will enable students to learn to
cooperate with each other like the saying goes many hands make light work. Do not forget to
consult your school gardener when you have any doubts.

Next is the big task of finding a suitable spot for your school garden. Your garden site
should be in an area that receives plenty of sunlight. It must have good drainage so it should
be in close proximity to water. The site should be easily accessible to students, volunteers, and
teachers. Start small because maintaining a large garden will use up all of your time and
energy. Thus it is advisable to select a relatively small area.

Now, you have to decide what you want to plant in your garden. Do you want
to plant only flowers? If so what kind of flowers do you want to choose? Plant flowers
that are easy to grow and easy to take care. These plants should be ones that flower
throughout the year. It will be a good idea to have a plot for vegetables as well.

1. When you want to start a school garden, the first thing you must do is

2. The expression many hands make light work means when everyone gets involved in something,
.
3. The criteria of a good garden are:
(a)
(b)
(c)

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Theme: Environment

Skills: WRITING
LO 2.2 a (iv) Finding more details in simple texts.
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Write a few simple sentences but lack accuracy.

Read the passage and complete the multi-flow map.

Cities are getting more and more crowded each day. One of the effects of crowded cities
is air pollution. Air pollution is increased because of four developments which are more traffic,
growing cities, rapid economic development, and industrialisation.

It is evident that there are more vehicles on the road now. Motor vehicles are a major
source of air pollution. Emissions from cars and trucks contribute to global warming as well
as causing acute health problems. To reduce our direct impact upon the planet, we can choose
alternative modes of transportation.

Whenever possible, those driving to work can carpool. Besides this, we can also take
public transport like buses and trains. In this way, we can do our part to reduce air pollution.

Air Pollution

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LO 2.3 a (viii) Apply process writing skills by:

c. writing paragraphs with a clear focus
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Write a text expressing ones opinions with a fair amount of sentence patterns, writing conventions, vocabulary and creativity.

Mimi and Vanessa would like to start growing some vegetables as their new hobby. Use the notes given
to complete their conversation. You may add your own ideas.
okra grow easily like to eat

chillies aubergines grow easily too

parents love them sambal

big pots soil seeds

fertilisers water plants daily

surf Internet more knowledge

gardening

start buy seeds sundry shop

Mimi

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MY BROTHERS KEEPER

Theme: Values

Skills: READING
LO 2.2 c (iii) Following sequence of ideas in simple texts
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Read a variety of texts to obtain information by filling in the blanks adequately, sufficiently find meanings of unfamiliar words from a
variety of sources and using contextual clues, correctly identifying main ideas, supporting details, and cause and effect relationships.

Read the passage and complete the details about Zhang Dao.

Zhang Dao was almost ten years old in 2001 when her mother left her and her paralysed
father. Living in poverty while taking care of her husband had taken a toll on her mother. She
had nothing. She just could not take it anymore. Hence, Zhang Dao who was left with her father
took over the heavy responsibility to take care of the family.
She coped with all the house chores and dealt with her fathers needs before walking to
school. On her way, she collected leaves and shoots to be eaten so she would not feel hungry. She
did not want to quit school as she wanted to study. After school, she worked to earn some money
that enabled her to buy food, medicine for her father and books.
Obviously, Zhang Dao was an intelligent girl and strong physically and mentally. Despite
all the difficulties and hard work, she managed to survive. Without her knowledge, her effort
and sacrifices for her father was noticed by the authority in the province of Nanqing, where she
lived. In January 2005, Zhang Dao was one of the recipients of the Inspirational Individual award.
It was a touching moment when she was asked what she wanted as a present. Zhang Dao only
wished for her mother to come back.
At fifteen, after five years without her mother, Zhang Dao still has a heart to forgive what her
mother had done to her. Instead of hatred, she still yearned for her mothers love and had chosen
it over money or other material things offered to her.

1. Age (2001)
2. Lived at
3. What had happened?
4. Fathers condition
5. Some difficulties faced
6. Recognition
7. Years suffered
8. Her wish

ASSESSMENT

Achieved

Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd.

Not Yet Achieved

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REMEDIAL ACTIVITIES
UNIT

Band 3 Writing

FAMILY CIRCLE

Band 3 Reading
small, clean, busy, rice cooker, hot
home, living room, flowers, gladly
burning, quickly, badly, tasty, fast, easy
Band 4 Writing

Dear Aiman,

215, Persiaran1/7,
Taman Kulim Utama
Hi Tech park,
09000 Kulim,
Kedah.
2nd March 201_.

How are you, son? How is the weather? I hope you are in the
pink of health and able to adjust to your new surroundings.
Everyone here is fine.

Since this is the first time you travel and study overseas,
I am giving you a little piece of advice. Try to adapt to the
local culture which you think is good. Study hard and make us
proud of your achievement. Good results mean better chances
for employment in the future. You may want to work in London
to gain knowledge and experience but I do not quite agree to
that. You have to return home after you have graduated. Serve
your country, son. But if you choose the opposite, I will still
support your decision.

For your information, we plan to go there in May. So, for
the moment, we shall always pray for you and your success.
See you then.

Love,

Mom
Band 4 Writing
37 Leinster Square
Bayswater
London W2 4NQ
28th March 201_.

One day when I and Fareed were on our way home, we
saw a boy sitting by the roadside. He was crying and holding
his knee. We approached the boy and noticed that his knee
was bleeding. He fell from his bicycle. Fareed poured some
water from his water bottle on to the wound. Then, I took out
a clean handkerchief and tied it tightly around the wound. The
boy thanked us for our help. He told us that he could walk
home slowly.
UNIT

UNIT

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

5. almonds
6. plain, flavoured

The Importance of Vitamins

Vitamin A

Vitamin B

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

1. Great for
night vision
2. Helps to
see in
colour
3. Grow
properly
4. Aids in
healthy
skin

5. Helps
make
energy
6. Involved
in
making
red
blood
cells

7. Keeps
body
tissues
in good
shape
8. Helps in
healing
wound
9. Helps
to resist
infection

10. Helps
to
absorb
the
calcium
11. For
strong
teeth
12. For
strong
bones

Band 6 Writing

Healthy eating is very important to have a good life. Most
of the time, we get ill because we eat wrongly. Here are some
tips on how to eat healthily.

First of all we must eat nutritious food. We must make
sure that our diet consists of adequate proteins, vitamins and
carbohydrates.

We must drink lots of fresh water. Water helps to keep our
body cool and also helps to flush out toxins. Fruit juices like
fresh orange juice or carrot juice are very good for health. So,
we can alternate fresh water with fresh fruit juices.

Though fast food is very popular and easily available,
eating at home will keep us healthy. Home-cooked food is
clean and fresh ingredients are used.

UNIT

Dear _________,

Razif

(d) green vegetables

(e) almonds

Band 5 Reading

Band 2 Writing
We have moved to a new house last month. I would like to
invite you for a house-warming party. It is on Sunday, 27th
January, at 3 p.m. Please ask your family to come along, too.
My house is at No. 21, Lorong Kedidi 1, Taman Kedidi, Taiping.
I hope you can come.

LIVE SMART

Band 3 Reading
1. (a) milk
(b) cheese
(c) yoghurt
2. milk
3. dark green
4. calcium, fat

Dearest Mom,
Thanks a lot for your letter. I really miss you, dad and
everyone at home. I miss the food too especially your cooking.
At the moment Im still adapting to the new place, food, and
environment. Do not worry about me because Malaysian
students here take care of each other.

Please do not worry, Mom, as I have no intention to work
in London. I love Malaysia very much and I shall return after I
have finished my study here.

I am glad that you are coming for a holiday here. I will
take you around London for sight-seeing. We can go shopping
and visit all the interesting places. Please inform me the date
when you have confirmed.

I have to stop writing now. Please send my regards to all.
Goodbye, I will write again.
Your loving son,
Aiman

BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY

Band 4 Reading
1. alone
2. her surroundings
3. two teenagers
4. motorcycle
5. escape
6. men

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7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

kicking the motorcycle

caught
passers-by
got
hurt
careful

Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd.

UNIT

SCHOOL DAYS

Band 4 Reading
1. homework and revision
2. looking at goods without intentions of buying them
3. the Internet
4. playing outdoor games
5. mowing the lawn
6. doing homework and revision
Band 3 Writing

Dorm 2A1,
Blok Cendana,
MRSM Lenggong,
33400 Lenggong, Perak.
12th Feb 201_

Dear Lili,
How are you and your new school? I am still adjusting
myself to my new school and hostel life although I have been
here for almost a month. Time really flies as I am always busy
with so many things to do. I hope you are adapting well to your
new school.

Firstly let me tell you something about my school. There
are eight girls staying in my dormitory. They come from Perak,
Kedah, Penang and Selangor. Aini is my classmate and also
my dorm mate. I need to be disciplined to survive staying here.
Everything has to be done according to the hostel rules. We
have to switch off the light by 11.30 p.m. and everyone has to
be in bed. The prefects will check each dorm to ensure that no
one is still walking around at that time.

There are only 24 students in my class who come from
all over Malaysia. Some of them are really talkative and there
are a few very quiet ones. However, we do not have much
problem in doing group work. All of us cooperate in doing our
work. We were able to decorate the class in just three days.
The teachers are friendly and helpful too. I can meet any of
them if I do not understand a lesson.

I think I shall stop writing because I still have some
homework to do. Please write to tell me about your new
school. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. Good
bye for now.
Your friend,
Wirda
UNIT

8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

6th April / Saturday

movie
RM 36.00
fruits
fried chicken
thrifty
RM 475.90

KEEP IT GREEN, KEEP IT CLEAN

Band 4 Reading
1. wheels
2. balance
3. pedals
4. brake

5.
6.
7.
8.

seat
reflector
handles
spokes

9.
10.
11.
12.

chain
exercise
transport
environment

Band 4 Reading
1. form a committee
2. the work gets done quickly
3. (a) receives plenty of sunlight
(b) must have good drainage
(c) should be easily accessible to students, volunteers,
and teachers
Band 1 Writing
More traffic
Growing cities

Air
Pollution

Global warming
Acute health
problems

Band 4 Writing
Mimi:

I want to grow okra. It can grow easily. Everyone

in my family likes to eat okra. What do you want to
plant Mimi?
Vanessa: I want to grow chillies and aubergines. They can
grow easily too. My parents love to eat aubergines
with sambal.
Mimi:
We can grow them in big pots. Fill them up with soil
and plant the seeds.
Vanessa: The plants also need fertilisers but we have to
water the plants daily.
Mimi:
Let us surf the Internet for more knowledge on
gardening.
Vanessa: Alright, let us start this new hobby. We can buy the
seeds from the sundry shop.

2. freedom
4. vehicles in a parade

UNIT

ITS A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL

Band 6 Writing
To: Kashif
Subject: Greetings from Malaysia!
Dear Kashif,

How are you? I hope you are in the pink of health. I
saw your particulars in the International Penpal website and
decided to send you an email.

Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd.

Industrialisation

Band 4 Reading
1. Nature lovers
2. Jungle trekking, swimming, fishing
3. RM750
4. relax
5. (a) FALSE (b) FALSE (c) TRUE (d) FALSE
UNIT

UNIT

Rapid economic
development

PROUD TO BE MALAYSIAN

Band 2 Reading
1. a memorial to something
3. high rank positions
5. various groups

Yours sincerely,
Anand

MAKING CHOICES

Band 4 Reading
1. RM 100.00
2. utility
3. RM 60.00
4. bread
5. tuna
6. books
7. mother
UNIT

My name is Anand s/o Veerasingham. I am 13 years old.
I go to SMK Taman Matahari. I live in Georgetown in the state
of Penang. I live in a single storey house with my parents and
two younger twin sisters. Both my parents are teachers. My
father teaches mathematics in my school while my mother
teaches in a primary school. My twin sisters who are two years
younger than me are very different from each other. Sushila is
outgoing and a tomboy while Saradha is quiet and feminine.
They are very close to each other.

My hobbies are sketching and singing. I sometimes go to
the park near my house and sketch the scenery. My family has
a karaoke set at home. We usually take turns singing together
on weekend nights.

I enjoy playing basketball. I am in my school basketball
team. We practise every Tuesday and Thursday. I also enjoy
playing tennis. I usually play tennis with my father every
Sunday afternoon.

I have to sign off now. Hope to hear from you soon.
Goodbye and take care.

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MY BROTHERS KEEPER

1. Almost 10 years old

2. Nanqing Province
3. Her mother left her and her father
4. Paralysed
5. Had to do house chores, cared for her father, walked to
school, worked after school
6. given Inspirational Individual Award
7. about 5 years
8. wishes for her mother to come back

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