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mendukung cita-cita hendak:

Mencapai perpaduan yang lebih erat dalam kalangan
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Memelihara satu cara hidup demokrasi:

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akan dapat dinikmati bersama secara adil dan saksama:

Menjamin satu cara yang liberal terhadap
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KEPERCAYAAN KEPADA TUHAN
KESETIAAN KEPADA RAJA DAN NEGARA

KELUHURAN PERLEMBAGAAN
KEDAULATAN UNDANG-UNDANG
KESOPANAN DAN KESUSILAAN

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ENGLISH

PELANGI

STANDARD-BASED CURRICULUM FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

WRITERS
TEO HWEE BIEN

TAN BEE LIAN
RANI PARASURAMAN

AZRIQ AIMAN BIN AZMAN

EDITORS
NURHAYATI MOHAMAD NOR

NUR AZIEMAH MAT SALLEH

DESIGNER
ATHIRAH BT ABDUL KADIR JILANY

ILLUSTRATOR
ANIZASANI AHMAD

2016

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Introduction

New Year, New You
      It’s a Small World
      Nature’s Warning!
      Be Wise, Think Twice
Checkpoint 1
      A Bundle of Joy
      Ready, Set, Action!
      Once Bitten, Twice Shy
      The Savvy e-Shopper
Checkpoint 2
      Stand by Me
      Gadgets and Gizmos
      Live Life to the Fullest
      Prudent Lifestyles
Checkpoint 3
      I am Malaysian
      Heals and Aids
      Keep Green, Keep Clean
      Smart Plan, Better Future

Checkpoint 4

Listening Text
References
Index

iii
CONTENT MAPPING

CHAPTER Listening &
Speaking Reading Writing

New Year,
New You
Pages 1 – 12

Theme:
People & Culture

1

It’s a Small
World
Pages 13 – 24

Theme:
Science & Technology

2

Nature’s
Warning!
Pages 25 – 36

Theme:
Health & Environment

3

Be Wise,
Think Twice
Pages 37 – 49

Theme:
Consumerism

& Financial Awareness

4

Checkpoint 1 50

Let’s Review 12

Let’s Review 36

Let’s Review 24

Let’s Review 49

1.2.1  Listen to and respond to directions,
instructions and procedures

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
  (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.1 Read and develop vocabulary skills
by understanding:

(i) similes
2.1.2 Understand meanings of words from

print media by using:
  (i) dictionary
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
  (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.2.2 Locate and organise information by:
  (i) using graphic organisers

3.2.2  Write for creative and
personal expressions:

(iii) posters and slogans

4.1.1 Identify and use nouns
appropriately according to
context:

(i) common nouns
  (ii) proper nouns
4.1.4 Identify and use articles

appropriately according to
context:

(i)	 indefinite	article	‘a’
and	‘an’

/a:/, //

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long and short
vowels

Poem

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary
works through performances

•	 Language
•	 Values
•	 Patriotism	and	Citizenship
•	 Creativity	and	Innovation

i-THiNK tools
•	 Circle	map
•	 Tree	map
•	 Flow	map

1.4.1 Express feelings and give
simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

1.4.2	 Participate	in	simple
  conversations using speech acts:
  (iii) invitation
  (v) request

2.1.2  Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
  (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
  (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
  (ii) note-taking
  (iii) outlining
3.2.1 Write for academic and

functional purposes:
  (i) email

4.1.7 Identify and use tenses
appropriately according to
context:

(i) simple present tense
 4.1.11 Identify and use question

forms appropriately
according to context:

(ii) yes/no questions/
statements

/i/, /i/

1.1.1  Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long and short
vowels

Short Story

5.1.1 Listen to and respond orally to various
literary works

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.2	 Produce	a	new	genre	from	the	literary
text read

5.2.3	 Create	and	produce	linear	and/or	graphic
presentation in a fun manner

•	 Science	and	Technology
•	 Information	and
Communications
Technology	(ICT)

i-THiNK tools
•	 Flow	map
•	 Circle	map
•	 Double	bubble	map
•	 Tree	map

1.2.1  Listen to and respond to directions,
instructions and procedures

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
  (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,

audio and visual texts to:
(ii) identify cause and effect

2.1.2   Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.2.1  Demonstrate understanding by:
  (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.3.1  Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
  (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
  (i) brainstorming (mind

maps, bubble maps,
etc.)

(ii) note-taking

4.1.5 Identify and use verbs
appropriately according to
context:

(i) regular
  (ii) irregular verbs
4.1.7 Identify and use tenses

appropriately according to
context:

(ii) simple past tense

/u/, //

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long and short
vowels

Graphic Novel

5.1.1 Listen to and respond orally to various
literary works

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary
works through performances

•	 Language
•	 Values
•	 Environmental	sustainability
•	 Global	sustainability

i-THiNK tools
•	 Flow	map
•	 Circle	map
•	 Multi-flow	map

1.2.2 Listen to text of different genres
and classify the grammar items and
vocabulary

1.4.1 Express feelings and give
simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
  (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.2.2 Locate and organise information by:
  (i) using graphic organisers
2.3.1  Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
  (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.2  Organise and write ideas in
a paragraph:

(ii) captions for illustrations,
posters and cartoons

3.1.3  Apply pre-writing strategies:
  (i) brainstorming (mind

maps, bubble maps,
etc.)

3.2.2  Write for creative and
personal expressions:

(iii) posters and slogans

4.1.1 Identify and use nouns
appropriately according to
context:

(iii) countable nouns
  (iv) uncountable nouns

/e/, /æ/, /3/

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long and short
vowels

Graphic Novel

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

5.2.4 Share personal reponses to literary
works through performances

•	 Values
•	 Environmental	Sustainability
•	 Financial	Education
•	 Global	Sustainability

i-THiNK tools
•	 Tree	map

iv
CONTENT MAPPING

Grammar Sounds LiA Cross-Curricular
Elements

1.2.1  Listen to and respond to directions,
instructions and procedures

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
  (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.1 Read and develop vocabulary skills
by understanding:

(i) similes
2.1.2 Understand meanings of words from

print media by using:
  (i) dictionary
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
  (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.2.2 Locate and organise information by:
  (i) using graphic organisers

3.2.2  Write for creative and
personal expressions:

(iii) posters and slogans

4.1.1 Identify and use nouns
appropriately according to
context:

(i) common nouns
  (ii) proper nouns
4.1.4 Identify and use articles

appropriately according to
context:

(i)	 indefinite	article	‘a’
and	‘an’

/a:/, //

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long and short
vowels

Poem

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary
works through performances

•	 Language
•	 Values
•	 Patriotism	and	Citizenship
•	 Creativity	and	Innovation

i-THiNK tools
•	 Circle	map
•	 Tree	map
•	 Flow	map

1.4.1 Express feelings and give
simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

1.4.2	 Participate	in	simple
  conversations using speech acts:
  (iii) invitation
  (v) request

2.1.2  Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
  (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
  (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
  (ii) note-taking
  (iii) outlining
3.2.1 Write for academic and

functional purposes:
  (i) email

4.1.7 Identify and use tenses
appropriately according to
context:

(i) simple present tense
 4.1.11 Identify and use question

forms appropriately
according to context:

(ii) yes/no questions/
statements

/i/, /i/

1.1.1  Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long and short
vowels

Short Story

5.1.1 Listen to and respond orally to various
literary works

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.2	 Produce	a	new	genre	from	the	literary
text read

5.2.3	 Create	and	produce	linear	and/or	graphic
presentation in a fun manner

•	 Science	and	Technology
•	 Information	and
Communications
Technology	(ICT)

i-THiNK tools
•	 Flow	map
•	 Circle	map
•	 Double	bubble	map
•	 Tree	map

1.2.1  Listen to and respond to directions,
instructions and procedures

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
  (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,

audio and visual texts to:
(ii) identify cause and effect

2.1.2   Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.2.1  Demonstrate understanding by:
  (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.3.1  Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
  (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
  (i) brainstorming (mind

maps, bubble maps,
etc.)

(ii) note-taking

4.1.5 Identify and use verbs
appropriately according to
context:

(i) regular
  (ii) irregular verbs
4.1.7 Identify and use tenses

appropriately according to
context:

(ii) simple past tense

/u/, //

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long and short
vowels

Graphic Novel

5.1.1 Listen to and respond orally to various
literary works

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary
works through performances

•	 Language
•	 Values
•	 Environmental	sustainability
•	 Global	sustainability

i-THiNK tools
•	 Flow	map
•	 Circle	map
•	 Multi-flow	map

1.2.2 Listen to text of different genres
and classify the grammar items and
vocabulary

1.4.1 Express feelings and give
simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
  (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.2.2 Locate and organise information by:
  (i) using graphic organisers
2.3.1  Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
  (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.2  Organise and write ideas in
a paragraph:

(ii) captions for illustrations,
posters and cartoons

3.1.3  Apply pre-writing strategies:
  (i) brainstorming (mind

maps, bubble maps,
etc.)

3.2.2  Write for creative and
personal expressions:

(iii) posters and slogans

4.1.1 Identify and use nouns
appropriately according to
context:

(iii) countable nouns
  (iv) uncountable nouns

/e/, /æ/, /3/

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long and short
vowels

Graphic Novel

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

5.2.4 Share personal reponses to literary
works through performances

•	 Values
•	 Environmental	Sustainability
•	 Financial	Education
•	 Global	Sustainability

i-THiNK tools
•	 Tree	map

v
CONTENT MAPPING

CHAPTER Listening &
Speaking Reading Writing

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

1.4.2	 Participate	in	simple	conversations
using speech acts:

(iii) invitation
 (vii) refusal

2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.2.2 Locate and organise information by:
 (i) using graphic organisers
2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3  Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (iii) outlining
3.2.2 Write for creative and personal

expressions:
 (ii) journals

4.1.1 Identify and use nouns
appropriately according
to context:

(v) singular nouns
 (vi) plural nouns
	 (vii)	 Subject	Verb

Agreement	(SVA)

//, //

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long and short
vowels

Short Story

5.1.1 Listen to and respond orally to various
literary works

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3  Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

•	 Language
•	 Values

i-THiNK tools
•	 Bridge	map
•	 Circle	map
•	 Flow	map

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
 (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,

audio and visual texts to:
 (i) compare and contrast
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.1 Read and develop vocabulary skills
by understanding:

(i) similes
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.2.3 Analyse and infer information by:
 (i) using textual clues to predict

outcomes or conclusions
2.3.1  Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.1 Write simple sentences
correctly

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (i) brainstorming (mind

maps, bubble maps, etc.)
3.1.5 Use a variety of sentence

structures to elaborate,
extend ideas in paragraphs /
organisational structures

(i) topic sentences
 (ii) thesis statement

4.1.2 Identify and use
pronouns appropriately
according to context:

(i) possessive
 (ii) demonstrative
 (iii) interrogative

/ju/

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long vowel

Poem

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary
works through performances

•	 Science	and	Technology
•	 Creativity	and	Innovation
•	 Values

i-THiNK tools
•	 Double	bubble	map

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
 (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.2 Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (i) brainstorming (mind

maps, bubble maps, etc.)
3.2.1 Write for academic and

functional purposes:
 (iii) letters

4.1.5 Identify and use verbs
appropriately according
to context:

(iii) auxiliary verbs
4.1.10 Identify and use

conjunctions
appropriately according
to context:

(i) and
 (ii) but
 (iv) or

/e/, /a/

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(ii) diphthongs

Poem

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.4 Share personal responses to  literary
works through performances

•	 Language
•	 Environmental	Sustainability
•	 Values

i-THiNK tools
•	 Tree	map

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(ii) retrieve supporting details
1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,

audio and visual texts to:
 (iii) paraphrase and summarise
1.4.2	 Participate	in	simple	conversations

using speech acts:
 (vi) complaint

2.1.2 Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
	 (i)	 identifing	main	ideas	in	given

texts
2.2.3 Analyse and infer information by:
 (i) using textual clues to predict

outcomes or conclusions
2.4.1 Read a variety of texts from various

media to obtain information to solve
simple problems

3.1.4  Select relevant information
and elaborate/extend/explain
ideas using appropriate
cohesive devices

3.1.5 Use a variety of sentence
structures to elaborate,
extend ideas in paragraphs/
organisational structures:

(ii) thesis statement
3.2.2 Write for creative and

personal expressions:
 (i) e-diary

4.1.6 Identify and use
adverbs appropriately
according to context:

(i) manner
 (ii) time
 (iii) place

//, //

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(ii) diphthongs

Poem

5.1.2  Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

5.2.3		 Create	and	produce	linear	and/or	graphic
presentation in a fun manner

•	 Information	and
Communications

Technology	(ICT)
•	 Creativity	and	Innovation
•	 Financial	Education

i-THiNK tools
•	 Tree	map

A Bundle
of Joy
Pages 51 – 62

Theme:
People & Culture

Ready, Set,
Action!
Pages 63 – 74

Theme:
Science & Technology

Once Bitten,
Twice Shy
Pages 75 – 86

Theme:
Health & Environment

The Savvy
e-Shopper
Pages 87 – 99

Theme:
Consumerism

& Financial Awareness

5

6

7

8
Let’s Review 86

Let’s Review 74

Let’s Review 62

Let’s Review 99
Checkpoint 2 100

vi
Grammar Sounds LiA Cross-Curricular
Elements

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

1.4.2	 Participate	in	simple	conversations
using speech acts:

(iii) invitation
 (vii) refusal

2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.2.2 Locate and organise information by:
 (i) using graphic organisers
2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3  Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (iii) outlining
3.2.2 Write for creative and personal

expressions:
 (ii) journals

4.1.1 Identify and use nouns
appropriately according
to context:

(v) singular nouns
 (vi) plural nouns
	 (vii)	 Subject	Verb

Agreement	(SVA)

//, //

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long and short
vowels

Short Story

5.1.1 Listen to and respond orally to various
literary works

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3  Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

•	 Language
•	 Values

i-THiNK tools
•	 Bridge	map
•	 Circle	map
•	 Flow	map

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
 (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,

audio and visual texts to:
 (i) compare and contrast
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.1 Read and develop vocabulary skills
by understanding:

(i) similes
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.2.3 Analyse and infer information by:
 (i) using textual clues to predict

outcomes or conclusions
2.3.1  Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.1 Write simple sentences
correctly

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (i) brainstorming (mind

maps, bubble maps, etc.)
3.1.5 Use a variety of sentence

structures to elaborate,
extend ideas in paragraphs /
organisational structures

(i) topic sentences
 (ii) thesis statement

4.1.2 Identify and use
pronouns appropriately
according to context:

(i) possessive
 (ii) demonstrative
 (iii) interrogative

/ju/

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long vowel

Poem

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary
works through performances

•	 Science	and	Technology
•	 Creativity	and	Innovation
•	 Values

i-THiNK tools
•	 Double	bubble	map

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
 (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.2 Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (i) brainstorming (mind

maps, bubble maps, etc.)
3.2.1 Write for academic and

functional purposes:
 (iii) letters

4.1.5 Identify and use verbs
appropriately according
to context:

(iii) auxiliary verbs
4.1.10 Identify and use

conjunctions
appropriately according
to context:

(i) and
 (ii) but
 (iv) or

/e/, /a/

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(ii) diphthongs

Poem

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.4 Share personal responses to  literary
works through performances

•	 Language
•	 Environmental	Sustainability
•	 Values

i-THiNK tools
•	 Tree	map

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(ii) retrieve supporting details
1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,

audio and visual texts to:
 (iii) paraphrase and summarise
1.4.2	 Participate	in	simple	conversations

using speech acts:
 (vi) complaint

2.1.2 Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
	 (i)	 identifing	main	ideas	in	given

texts
2.2.3 Analyse and infer information by:
 (i) using textual clues to predict

outcomes or conclusions
2.4.1 Read a variety of texts from various

media to obtain information to solve
simple problems

3.1.4  Select relevant information
and elaborate/extend/explain
ideas using appropriate
cohesive devices

3.1.5 Use a variety of sentence
structures to elaborate,
extend ideas in paragraphs/
organisational structures:

(ii) thesis statement
3.2.2 Write for creative and

personal expressions:
 (i) e-diary

4.1.6 Identify and use
adverbs appropriately
according to context:

(i) manner
 (ii) time
 (iii) place

//, //

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(ii) diphthongs

Poem

5.1.2  Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

5.2.3		 Create	and	produce	linear	and/or	graphic
presentation in a fun manner

•	 Information	and
Communications

Technology	(ICT)
•	 Creativity	and	Innovation
•	 Financial	Education

i-THiNK tools
•	 Tree	map

CONTENT MAPPING
vii
CONTENT MAPPING

Stand by Me
Pages 101 – 112

Theme:
People & Culture

9

Gadgets
and Gizmos
Pages 113 – 124

Theme:
Science & Technology

10

Live Life to
the Fullest
Pages 125 – 136

Theme:
Health & Environment

11

Prudent
Lifestyles
Pages 137 – 149

Theme:
Consumerism

& Financial Awareness

12

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
 (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,

audio and visual texts to:
 (iv) identify and organise
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.2  Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.2.1  Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (i) brainstorming
  (mind maps,
  bubble maps, etc.)
 (iii) outlining
3.2.2 Write for creative and

personal expressions:
 (ii) journals

4.1.8 Identify and use
prepositions
appropriately according
to context:

(iii) directions
 (iv) positions
 (v) phrasal verbs

/a/, //

1.1.1  Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(ii) diphthongs

Short Story

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary
works through performances

•	 Language
•	 Values
•	 Patriotism	and	Citizenship

i-THiNK
•	 Flow	map
•	 Tree	map

1.3.1 Listen to and respond to spoken,
audio and visual texts to:

(ii) retrieve supporting details
1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,

audio and visual texts to:
 (iv) identify and organise
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.2  Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.2.2 Locate and organise information by:
 (i) using graphic organisers
2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3  Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (iii) outlining
3.1.4 Select relevant information

and elaborate / extend /
 explain ideas using

appropriate cohesive
devices

3.2.2  Write for creative and
personal expressions:

(i) e-diary

4.1.3 Identify and use
adjectives appropriately
according to context:

(i) adjective of quality
4.2.1	 Construct	simple

sentences correctly and
meaningfully

/e/, //

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(ii) diphthongs

Drama

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary
works through performances

•	 Science	and	Technology
•	 Creativity	and	Innovation
•	 Information	and

Communications
Technology	(ICT)

i-THiNK tools
•	 Circle	map
•	 Double	bubble	map
•	 Tree	map
•	 Flow	map
•	 Brace	map

1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,
audio and visual texts to:

(iv) identify and organise
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.2 Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.3.2 Read various texts and select

information	for	specific	purposes

3.1.4 Select relevant information
and elaborate / extend /
explain ideas using
appropriate cohesive
devices

3.2.1 Write for academic and
functional purposes:

(i) email

4.1.8 Identify and use
prepositions
appropriately according
to context:

(i) place
 (ii) time

//, //, //, //,

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(ii) long and short
vowels

Poem

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

•	 Values
•	 Environmental	Sustainability

i-THiNK tools
•	 Circle	map
•	 Tree	map

1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,
audio and visual texts to:

(i) compare and contrast
 (iv) identify and organise
 (v) solve problems
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.2 Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.2.2 Locate and organise information by:
 (ii) creating their own graphic

organisers
2.4.1 Read a variety of texts from various

media to obtain information to solve
simple problems

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (iii) outlining
3.2.2 Write for creative and

personal expressions:
 (iii) posters and slogans

4.1.10 Identify and use
conjunctions
appropriately according
to context:

(iii) so
 (iv) or
 (v) because
4.1.11 Identify and use

question forms
appropriately according
to context:

(iii) choice question

//, /u/

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long and short
vowels

Poem

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

•	 Language
•	 Values
•	 Financial	Education

i-THiNK tools
•	 Multi-flow	map
•	 Circle	map

CHAPTER Listening &
Speaking Reading Writing

Let’s Review 136

Let’s Review 124

Let’s Review 112

Let’s Review 149
Checkpoint 3 150

viii
1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
 (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,

audio and visual texts to:
 (iv) identify and organise
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.2  Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.2.1  Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (i) brainstorming
  (mind maps,
  bubble maps, etc.)
 (iii) outlining
3.2.2 Write for creative and

personal expressions:
 (ii) journals

4.1.8 Identify and use
prepositions
appropriately according
to context:

(iii) directions
 (iv) positions
 (v) phrasal verbs

/a/, //

1.1.1  Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(ii) diphthongs

Short Story

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary
works through performances

•	 Language
•	 Values
•	 Patriotism	and	Citizenship

i-THiNK
•	 Flow	map
•	 Tree	map

1.3.1 Listen to and respond to spoken,
audio and visual texts to:

(ii) retrieve supporting details
1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,

audio and visual texts to:
 (iv) identify and organise
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.2  Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.2.2 Locate and organise information by:
 (i) using graphic organisers
2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3  Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (iii) outlining
3.1.4 Select relevant information

and elaborate / extend /
 explain ideas using

appropriate cohesive
devices

3.2.2  Write for creative and
personal expressions:

(i) e-diary

4.1.3 Identify and use
adjectives appropriately
according to context:

(i) adjective of quality
4.2.1	 Construct	simple

sentences correctly and
meaningfully

/e/, //

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(ii) diphthongs

Drama

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary
works through performances

•	 Science	and	Technology
•	 Creativity	and	Innovation
•	 Information	and

Communications
Technology	(ICT)

i-THiNK tools
•	 Circle	map
•	 Double	bubble	map
•	 Tree	map
•	 Flow	map
•	 Brace	map

1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,
audio and visual texts to:

(iv) identify and organise
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.2 Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.3.2 Read various texts and select

information	for	specific	purposes

3.1.4 Select relevant information
and elaborate / extend /
explain ideas using
appropriate cohesive
devices

3.2.1 Write for academic and
functional purposes:

(i) email

4.1.8 Identify and use
prepositions
appropriately according
to context:

(i) place
 (ii) time

//, //, //, //,

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(ii) long and short
vowels

Poem

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

•	 Values
•	 Environmental	Sustainability

i-THiNK tools
•	 Circle	map
•	 Tree	map

1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,
audio and visual texts to:

(i) compare and contrast
 (iv) identify and organise
 (v) solve problems
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.2 Understand meanings of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas in given

texts
2.2.2 Locate and organise information by:
 (ii) creating their own graphic

organisers
2.4.1 Read a variety of texts from various

media to obtain information to solve
simple problems

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (iii) outlining
3.2.2 Write for creative and

personal expressions:
 (iii) posters and slogans

4.1.10 Identify and use
conjunctions
appropriately according
to context:

(iii) so
 (iv) or
 (v) because
4.1.11 Identify and use

question forms
appropriately according
to context:

(iii) choice question

//, /u/

1.1.1 Listen to,
discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long and short
vowels

Poem

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

•	 Language
•	 Values
•	 Financial	Education

i-THiNK tools
•	 Multi-flow	map
•	 Circle	map

CONTENT MAPPING

Grammar Sounds LiA Cross-Curricular
Elements

ix
CONTENT MAPPING

Let’s Review 49

1.2.1 Listen to and respond to directions,
instructions and procedures

1.3.1  Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
 (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

1.4.2	 Participate	in	simple	conversations
using speech acts:

(i) greeting (iii) invitation

2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas
2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3  Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (i) brainstorming (mind

maps, bubble maps,
etc.)

(ii) note-taking
3.1.4 Select relevant information

and elaborate / extend /
 explain ideas using

appropriate cohesive devices
3.2.1 Write for academic and

functional purposes:
 (ii) process and procedures

4.1.3 Identify and use adjectives
appropriately according to
context:

(ii) possessive
 (iii) comparison of

adjectives

Stress on notes

1.1.2 Speak with correct
intonation, stress and
sentence rhythm

Short Story

5.1.1 Listen to and respond orally to various
literary works

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

5.2.1 Identify meaning of words based on
context

•	 Language
•	 Values
•	 Patriotism	and	Citizenship

i-THiNK tools
•	 Circle	map
•	 Flow	map

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
 (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

1.4.2	 Participate	in	simple	conversations
using speech acts:

(iv) compliment

2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas
2.2.3 Analyse and infer information by:
 (i) using textual clues to predict

outcomes or conclusions
2.3.2 Read various texts and select

information	for	specific	purposes

3.1.2 Organise and write ideas in a
paragraph:

(ii) captions for illustrations,
posters and cartoons

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (i) brainstorming (mind

maps, bubble maps,
etc.)

3.2.2 Write for creative and
personal expressions:

(ii) journals

4.1.7 Identify and use tenses
appropriately according to
context:

(iii) future tense
4.1.12 Identify and use

punctuation appropriately
according to context:

(i) capital letters
 (ii) comma/full stop
 (iii) question mark
 (iv) exclamation mark

Stress on statements

1.1.2 Speak with correct
intonation, stress and
sentence rhythm

Poem

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.2	 Produce	a	new	genre	from	the	literary	text
read

•	 Language
•	 Science	and	Technology
•	 Creativity	and	Innovation

i-THiNK tools
•	 Flow	map

1.3.2 Listen to and respond to audio and
visual texts to:

(ii) identify cause and effect
 (v) solve problems
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.2 Understand meaning of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
	 (i)	 	identifing	main	ideas
2.2.3 Analyse and infer information by:
 (i) using textual clues to predict

outcomes or conclusions
	 (ii)	 finding	meaning	of	unfamiliar

words
2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (iii) outlining
3.1.4 Select relevant information

and elaborate / extend /
 explain ideas using

appropriate cohesive devices
3.2.1 Write for academic and

functional purposes:
 (iii) letters

4.1.9 Identify and use modals
appropriately according to
context:

(i) can
 (ii) may
 (iii) might
4.1.11 Identify and use question

forms appropriately
according to context:

(iii) choice question

Stress on sentences/words

1.1.2 Speak with correct
intonation, stress and
sentence rhythm

Short Story

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

5.2.3	 Create	and	produce	linear	and/or	graphic
presentation in a fun manner

•	 Language
•	 Values
•	 Environmental	Sustainability

i-THiNK tools
•	 Circle	map
•	 Multi-flow	map

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
 (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,

audio and visual texts to:
 (ii) identify cause and effect
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas
2.2.3 Analyse and infer information by:
 (i) using textual clues to predict

outcomes or conclusions
2.3.1 Read various texts and select

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning
2.4.1 Read a variety of texts from various

media to obtain information to solve
simple problems

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (iii) outlining
3.1.4 Select relevant information

and elaborate / extend /
 explain ideas using

appropriate cohesive devices
3.2.1 Write for academic and

functional purposes:
 (iii) letters

4.1.11 Identify and use question
forms appropriately
according to context:

(i) positive and negative
questions/statements

4.3.1 Identify and use:
 (i)  similes in context

appropriately

Short	and	Long	Vowels
and Diphthongs

1.1.1 Listen to, discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long and short
vowels

(ii) diphthongs

Drama

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.2	 Produce	a	new	genre	from	the	literary	text
read

5.2.3	 Create	and	produce	linear	and/or	graphic
presentation in a fun manner

5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary works
through performances

•	 Creativity	and	Innovation
•	 Entrepreneurship
•	 Financial	Education

i-THiNK tools
•	 Circle	map
•	 Tree	map

Listening &
Speaking Reading Writing

13
I am
Malaysian
Pages 151 – 162

Theme:
People & Culture

14 Heals and
Aids
Pages 163 – 174

Theme:
Science & Technology

15 Keep Green,
Keep Clean
Pages 175 – 186

Theme:
Health & Environment

16 Smart Plan,
Better
Future
Pages 187 – 199

Theme:
Consumerism

& Financial Awareness

Let’s Review 162

Let’s Review 186

Let’s Review 174

Let’s Review 199
Checkpoint 4 200

CHAPTER

x
CONTENT MAPPING

1.2.1 Listen to and respond to directions,
instructions and procedures

1.3.1  Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
 (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

1.4.2	 Participate	in	simple	conversations
using speech acts:

(i) greeting (iii) invitation

2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas
2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3  Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (i) brainstorming (mind

maps, bubble maps,
etc.)

(ii) note-taking
3.1.4 Select relevant information

and elaborate / extend /
 explain ideas using

appropriate cohesive devices
3.2.1 Write for academic and

functional purposes:
 (ii) process and procedures

4.1.3 Identify and use adjectives
appropriately according to
context:

(ii) possessive
 (iii) comparison of

adjectives

Stress on notes

1.1.2 Speak with correct
intonation, stress and
sentence rhythm

Short Story

5.1.1 Listen to and respond orally to various
literary works

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

5.2.1 Identify meaning of words based on
context

•	 Language
•	 Values
•	 Patriotism	and	Citizenship

i-THiNK tools
•	 Circle	map
•	 Flow	map

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
 (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

1.4.2	 Participate	in	simple	conversations
using speech acts:

(iv) compliment

2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas
2.2.3 Analyse and infer information by:
 (i) using textual clues to predict

outcomes or conclusions
2.3.2 Read various texts and select

information	for	specific	purposes

3.1.2 Organise and write ideas in a
paragraph:

(ii) captions for illustrations,
posters and cartoons

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (i) brainstorming (mind

maps, bubble maps,
etc.)

3.2.2 Write for creative and
personal expressions:

(ii) journals

4.1.7 Identify and use tenses
appropriately according to
context:

(iii) future tense
4.1.12 Identify and use

punctuation appropriately
according to context:

(i) capital letters
 (ii) comma/full stop
 (iii) question mark
 (iv) exclamation mark

Stress on statements

1.1.2 Speak with correct
intonation, stress and
sentence rhythm

Poem

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.2	 Produce	a	new	genre	from	the	literary	text
read

•	 Language
•	 Science	and	Technology
•	 Creativity	and	Innovation

i-THiNK tools
•	 Flow	map

1.3.2 Listen to and respond to audio and
visual texts to:

(ii) identify cause and effect
 (v) solve problems
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.1.2 Understand meaning of words from
print media by using:

(i) dictionary
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
	 (i)	 	identifing	main	ideas
2.2.3 Analyse and infer information by:
 (i) using textual clues to predict

outcomes or conclusions
	 (ii)	 finding	meaning	of	unfamiliar

words
2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (iii) outlining
3.1.4 Select relevant information

and elaborate / extend /
 explain ideas using

appropriate cohesive devices
3.2.1 Write for academic and

functional purposes:
 (iii) letters

4.1.9 Identify and use modals
appropriately according to
context:

(i) can
 (ii) may
 (iii) might
4.1.11 Identify and use question

forms appropriately
according to context:

(iii) choice question

Stress on sentences/words

1.1.2 Speak with correct
intonation, stress and
sentence rhythm

Short Story

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues
related to literary works and develop new
ideas or solve problems

5.2.3	 Create	and	produce	linear	and/or	graphic
presentation in a fun manner

•	 Language
•	 Values
•	 Environmental	Sustainability

i-THiNK tools
•	 Circle	map
•	 Multi-flow	map

1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual
texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas
 (ii) retrieve supporting details
1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken,

audio and visual texts to:
 (ii) identify cause and effect
1.4.1 Express feelings and give

simple descriptions of personal
experiences orally

2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by:
 (i) identifying main ideas
2.2.3 Analyse and infer information by:
 (i) using textual clues to predict

outcomes or conclusions
2.3.1 Read various texts and select

information by:
 (i) skimming and scanning
2.4.1 Read a variety of texts from various

media to obtain information to solve
simple problems

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:
 (iii) outlining
3.1.4 Select relevant information

and elaborate / extend /
 explain ideas using

appropriate cohesive devices
3.2.1 Write for academic and

functional purposes:
 (iii) letters

4.1.11 Identify and use question
forms appropriately
according to context:

(i) positive and negative
questions/statements

4.3.1 Identify and use:
 (i)  similes in context

appropriately

Short	and	Long	Vowels
and Diphthongs

1.1.1 Listen to, discriminate
and pronounce
accurately:

(i) long and short
vowels

(ii) diphthongs

Drama

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary
works

5.2.2	 Produce	a	new	genre	from	the	literary	text
read

5.2.3	 Create	and	produce	linear	and/or	graphic
presentation in a fun manner

5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary works
through performances

•	 Creativity	and	Innovation
•	 Entrepreneurship
•	 Financial	Education

i-THiNK tools
•	 Circle	map
•	 Tree	map

CONTENT MAPPING

Grammar Sounds LiA Cross-Curricular
Elements

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The bubble map is used to describe things
using adjectives. The topic or thing being
described is written in the centre.
Qualities that describe the topic are �lled
in the outer circles.

BUBBLE MAP

The circle map is used to de�ne things
or ideas. It is useful to brainstorm about
a topic. Keywords about the topic being
discussed are written in the inner circle.
The outer circle is �lled with
information that one knows about the
topic. The frame of the outer circle is
used to state the source of reference or
point of view from many sources.

DESCRIBING USING ADJECTIVES

The �ow map is used to organise events
in sequence or order. The main stages of
the event are written in the big
rectangles. The substages and details
are listed in the small rectangles.

The double bubble map is used to
compare and contrast things. The two
things being compared are written in
the centre circles. Similarities are
placed between the centre circles.
Di�erences are placed outside, next
to each of the things compared.

DOUBLE BUBBLE MAP

COMPARING AND CONTRASTING

CIRCLE MAP

DEFINING IN CONTEXT

FLOW MAP

SEQUENCING AND ORDERING

MULTI-FLOW MAP

CAUSES AND EFFECTS

TREE MAP

CLASSIFYING AND GROUPING

BRACE MAP

ANALYSING WHOLE OBJECTS AND PARTS

BRIDGE MAP

SEEING ANALOGIES

as
Relating
factors

as

The multi-�ow map is used to explain
the causes and e�ects of an event. The
causes are written in the rectangles on
the left. The middle rectangle shows
the event that occurred. The e�ects are
�lled in the rectangles on the right.

The tree map is used to classify and group
things. The main idea or category name is
written at the topmost line followed by
supporting ideas and subcategories. The
details of the subcategories are written below
that. The examples or explanations are listed
for each category.

The brace map is used to analyse and
break down whole objects into parts.
The object is written on the left. The
middle section is �lled with the major
parts of the object. The components of
each major part are written on the
right.

The bridge map is used to see analogies and
show the relationship between pairs of things.
The relating factor is written on the left side.
The pairs of things that have this relationship
are written on the top and bottom of the
bridge’s lines. The word ‘as’ which means as
similar as is written on the bridge map.

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The bubble map is used to describe things
using adjectives. The topic or thing being
described is written in the centre.
Qualities that describe the topic are �lled
in the outer circles.

BUBBLE MAP

The circle map is used to de�ne things
or ideas. It is useful to brainstorm about
a topic. Keywords about the topic being
discussed are written in the inner circle.
The outer circle is �lled with
information that one knows about the
topic. The frame of the outer circle is
used to state the source of reference or
point of view from many sources.

DESCRIBING USING ADJECTIVES

The �ow map is used to organise events
in sequence or order. The main stages of
the event are written in the big
rectangles. The substages and details
are listed in the small rectangles.

The double bubble map is used to
compare and contrast things. The two
things being compared are written in
the centre circles. Similarities are
placed between the centre circles.
Di�erences are placed outside, next
to each of the things compared.

DOUBLE BUBBLE MAP

COMPARING AND CONTRASTING

CIRCLE MAP

DEFINING IN CONTEXT

FLOW MAP

SEQUENCING AND ORDERING

MULTI-FLOW MAP

CAUSES AND EFFECTS

TREE MAP

CLASSIFYING AND GROUPING

BRACE MAP

ANALYSING WHOLE OBJECTS AND PARTS

BRIDGE MAP

SEEING ANALOGIES

as
Relating
factors

as

The multi-�ow map is used to explain
the causes and e�ects of an event. The
causes are written in the rectangles on
the left. The middle rectangle shows
the event that occurred. The e�ects are
�lled in the rectangles on the right.

The tree map is used to classify and group
things. The main idea or category name is
written at the topmost line followed by
supporting ideas and subcategories. The
details of the subcategories are written below
that. The examples or explanations are listed
for each category.

The brace map is used to analyse and
break down whole objects into parts.
The object is written on the left. The
middle section is �lled with the major
parts of the object. The components of
each major part are written on the
right.

The bridge map is used to see analogies and
show the relationship between pairs of things.
The relating factor is written on the left side.
The pairs of things that have this relationship
are written on the top and bottom of the
bridge’s lines. The word ‘as’ which means as
similar as is written on the bridge map.

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INTRODUCTION

The English Form 1 Textbook is written, based on the latest Standard-Based
English Language Curriculum for Secondary Schools (SBELC), which is a
continuation of the Standard-Based English Language Curriculum for Primary
Schools. The contents are developed to integrate language teaching and learning
to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Download the free QR Code Reader application
from Apps Store or Play Store. Scan the QR code to:

~ View a video
~ Listen to

audio recordings

Enjoy learning with these
Fun Features!

My Vocabulary Journal
Students build up vocabulary
by writing down the meaning
of new words learned

ICT Links
Sources for more
information

My Re�ective Journal
Students can re�ect on
what they have learnt and
keep track of what they
have achieved.

Integration of i-THiNK maps
for better learning

Illustrations
Visuals to
complement all
learning materials

Exercises given at the end of each
chapter to strengthen skills learned

Exercises given at the end of every
four chapters to consolidate
knowledge

Grammar Info
Highlights various
grammar rules

Good To Know
Interesting facts to enhance
knowledge on related topics

Useful Tips
Improve students’
language skills

My Choice Board
Students can choose
and perform a task that
interests them based on
multiple intelligences.

Dictionary Skills
Students learn to use a
dictionary to �nd out the
meaning of unfamiliar words.

Tasks that require students to
cooperate and work in pairs
or groups

It is a brief introduction in the
form of pictures and questions to
stimulate thought and discussion
on the chapter.

Cooperative Learning is an
extremely successful teaching
strategy in which small teams of
students work together towards
achieving a learning goal.

Mix-Pair-Share

Jot Thoughts

Gallery Walk

Think-Pair-Share

All Write Round Robin

Numbered Heads Together

Action Oriented Task
A task which
integrates all skills
learnt.

Higher Order �inking Skills (HOTS)
Questions incorporated for students
to develop their critical
and creative thinking skills.

Students acquire
skills for global
competency

21st
Century
Skills

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Download the free QR Code Reader application
from Apps Store or Play Store. Scan the QR code to:

~ View a video
~ Listen to

audio recordings

Enjoy learning with these
Fun Features!

My Vocabulary Journal
Students build up vocabulary
by writing down the meaning
of new words learned

ICT Links
Sources for more
information

My Re�ective Journal
Students can re�ect on
what they have learnt and
keep track of what they
have achieved.

Integration of i-THiNK maps
for better learning

Illustrations
Visuals to
complement all
learning materials

Exercises given at the end of each
chapter to strengthen skills learned

Exercises given at the end of every
four chapters to consolidate
knowledge

Grammar Info
Highlights various
grammar rules

Good To Know
Interesting facts to enhance
knowledge on related topics

Useful Tips
Improve students’
language skills

My Choice Board
Students can choose
and perform a task that
interests them based on
multiple intelligences.

Dictionary Skills
Students learn to use a
dictionary to �nd out the
meaning of unfamiliar words.

Tasks that require students to
cooperate and work in pairs
or groups

It is a brief introduction in the
form of pictures and questions to
stimulate thought and discussion
on the chapter.

Cooperative Learning is an
extremely successful teaching
strategy in which small teams of
students work together towards
achieving a learning goal.

Mix-Pair-Share

Jot Thoughts

Gallery Walk

Think-Pair-Share

All Write Round Robin

Numbered Heads Together

Action Oriented Task
A task which
integrates all skills
learnt.

Higher Order �inking Skills (HOTS)
Questions incorporated for students
to develop their critical
and creative thinking skills.

Students acquire
skills for global
competency

21st
Century
Skills

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1

New Year, New You CHAPTER 1

Link

Some cultures celebrate their
New Year on a different day.
Check out this link to find out
more:
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/
article/2015/12/31/11-cultures-
dont-celebrate-
new-years-day-
jan-1-0

The first day of January is celebrated
to mark the beginning of a new year.
However, in Malaysia, Malays,
Chinese, Indians and other ethnic
groups celebrate their New Year
according to their respective beliefs,
customs and traditions.

•	 What	does	New	Year	mean	to	you?
•	 Do	you	celebrate	any	other	day

besides New Year according to your
beliefs,	customs	and	traditions?

I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen
to a talk
programme on
New Year
resolutions

speak
about your New
Year resolutions

read
a brochure on New
Year celebrations

create
a poster on
an event

learn
about common
nouns, proper
nouns and articles

practise
// and //

appreciate
a poem

New Year,
  New You

CHAPTER

1
Listening to a Morning Talk
Programme

	 I’m going to improve my
speaking skills.

	 I’m thinking about starting
on a new diet plan.

	I have decided to join the
school football team.

Personal Goals
Goals Related to School

Life
Goals for Family and

Friends

My New Year Resolutions

Tips to make resolutionsI’m going to …
I’m thinking about …
I’m planning to …
I have decided to …

TASK 3 Ask and answer the questions with your partner.
•	 What	are	your	New	Year	resolutions?
•	 Write	your	resolutions	in	the	tree	map	below.

TASK 2 Read the following
resolutions. Practise
saying them aloud. TASK 1 Listen to Deena's Chat Time

with Teen Students. Complete
the tree map below with the
correct New Year resolutions
made by each of the callers.

Amira Wei HoongAiken

New Year Resolutions

2
Run five rounds
around the field.

Warm up

TASK 2 Practise giving instructions to your friend.
•		Choose	an	important	New	Year	resolution	that	you	have	made.
•		Role-play	a	similar	dialogue	to	give	step-by-step	instructions	on	how	to

accomplish your goals.

Wei Hoong: Good morning, Mr Vinash.
Coach:  Good morning, Wei Hoong. I see that you're ready for your football training.
Wei Hoong: Yes, sir. I want to accomplish my New Year resolution and become a school football player.
Coach:	 	 You	are	punctual,	Wei	Hoong.	That	is	the	first	step	to	be	a	disciplined	football	player.	Now,

listen	 to	 my	 instructions	 on	 what	 you	 must	 do	 today.	 First,	 you	 must	 run	 five	 rounds
around	 the	field	 to	warm	up.	Second,	practise	dribbling	 the	ball	with	 two	 friends	 for	half
an hour. You'll learn to pass the ball with speed and precision. Next, practise kicking the
ball into the goal. Kick low and aim at the corners of the goal. You'll learn to score goals.
Do this for half an hour.

Wei Hoong: Is that all, sir?
Coach:	 	 I	have	one	more	instruction.	After	school,	watch	the	recorded	football	matches	between	Red

Lion and Yellow Tiger. You'll learn how to pass the ball accurately.
Wei	Hoong:	 I’ll	do	that,	sir.	Thank	you	very	much.
Coach:   I hope you'll remember my instructions.

GaME

Write the instructions listed by the coach and state the benefit of each instruction.

Listening and Responding to Simple Instructions

TASK 1 Read the dialogue between Wei Hoong and his football coach,
Mr Vinash.

Each student writes a New Year
resolution on a slip of coloured
paper.

Place the resolutions in a glass jar.

Divide the students into two teams.

A member from each team takes
turns to pick a resolution from the
glass jar and draws on the board.

The teammates have to guess what
the resolution is.

The team with the most number of
correct guesses wins.

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New Year, New You CHAPTER 1
Let’s

Read
Read the brochure on how people of different cultures celebrate their New Year
in Malaysia.

Start	 a	 Vocabulary	 Journal	 to	 enrich	 your
vocabulary.	Use	the	example	to	guide	you.

Vocabulary Journal Word
reunion

Meaning
meeting people after a
long time

My sentence    My father attended a reunion
dinner last month. He met his
former classmates.

I’m Vanessa.
My family celebrates New

Year on the first of January. We
place importance on family gatherings on

New Year’s Eve. Every year, my parents invite
my uncle and aunt to do the countdown with

us.  We have a barbeque and play games. At the
stroke of midnight, we wish “Happy New Year.”
       Then, we hold a special prayer for good

health and good fortune for the coming year.
This ends with making some resolutions to

have a successful year.

I’m Adam.
I’m celebrating Awal

Muharram today. Awal means
‘beginning’ and Muharram is the

name of the first month in the Muslim
Lunar calendar. The date coincides with

the migration of Prophet Muhammad from
Mecca to Medina in 622 AD.

As Muslims, we start the New Year with
reflections about the past year and we make
better resolutions and plans for the coming

year. We recite verses from our Holy
Quran. Awal Muharram is a quiet and

spiritual celebration for Muslims.

I’m Santhiya.
We  celebrate our Indian New Year on

the first day of the first month according to the Hindu Lunar
calendar. We spring-clean our house two weeks before the festival.

My sister and I decorate the entrance of our house with colourful intricate
designs called kolam.

On that day,  we wear new clothes and conduct family prayers. We touch
our parents’ and elders’ feet to get their blessings. The New Year is an

opportunity for us to foster closer ties with families and friends.

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How to Find a Dictionary Entry
One important aspect of learning
how to use the dictionary is to look
for the headword.

Read the dictionary entry for the
headword, reunion, as used in the
text. How many meanings does the
word, reunion,	have?

Let’s

reunion noun

BrE / ri:’ju: nin/     ; NAmE /,ri:’ju:nin/
1.  [countable] a social occasion or party attended by a

group of people who have not seen each other for a
long time

• a family reunion  • the school’s annual reunion
• a reunion of the class of ’85

2.  [countable, uncountable] reunion (with somebody)
| reunion (between A and B) the act of people
coming together after they have been apart for
some time

• an emotional reunion between mother and son
• Christmas is a time of reunion.

3.  [uncountable] the action of becoming a single
group or organisation again
• The reunion of the Church of England with the Church
  of Rome.

Headword

opportunity  chance to do a particular
activity

intricate  complicated parts and
small details that fit
together

countdown  action of counting seconds
backwards to zero

couplets  two lines of poetry of
equal length

prosperity  state of being successful

Glossary

Hi, I’m Leong Wei Khang.
We celebrate Chinese New Year
which falls on the first day of the
Chinese Lunar calendar. We clean

the house and buy new clothes. These
activities signify a new beginning for us.

It is taboo to sweep the house on the first
day of New Year because it is believed that

we will sweep away our good luck.
     On the eve of New Year, all our family

members gather for a grand reunion.
I receive money in red packets from my

parents and married relatives.
We put up red-coloured decorations such as
lanterns and couplets. To us, red symbolises

good fortune. We watch the famous lion
dance which is a symbol of strength and

prosperity. For the next few days, we
have open house to celebrate the New
Year with our relatives and friends of

different races.
Adapted from  http://www.123newyear.

com/newyear-traditions/

1.	 Words	in	the	dictionary	are	arranged
in alphabetical order. Look at the
following word list.

sweet ukulele
sweeten ulcer
sweetie ultra
swell umbrella

2. Rearrange the following words in
the correct alphabetical order. Look
up the meaning in the dictionary.

family clothes
friends cultures
famous celebrate
festival calendar

BrE means British English
and NAmE means North
American English

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New Year, New You CHAPTER 1
Moving Beyond the Text

Do	you	think	that	traditional	practices	for	these	celebrations	will	still	exist	in
50	years’	time?	Discuss.

WORD STUDY (Similes)

Create similes from these words. Illustrate your similes in the circles creatively.

s clean as

s good as

s grand as

s red as

s new as a new year

s quiet as

Chinese
New Year

Indian
New Year

4. Give an appropriate word from the brochure to match the meaning.

Meaning Word

a. movement of  people from one place to another

b. to clean a room or house thoroughly

c. a custom that does not allow people to do a particular thing

21st
Century
Skills

3. Answer the following questions.
 a. What	is	the	meaning	of	Awal Muharram?
 b. Why	 does	 Vanessa’s	 family	 invite	 her	 uncle	 and	 aunt	 for	 the	 New	 Year

countdown?
 c. There are similarities and differences between Chinese New Year and

Indian New Year celebrations. Complete the double bubble map below.

Jot Thoughts

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Creating a Poster
A poster should be simple and eye-catching.
Study the poster and the notes below.

Layout of the poster
is important. Place
the most important
information on the top.

Add pictures or graphic
materials to make the
poster interesting. Do
not clutter.

Title of the event
should be prominent
and can be read easily.

State date, time, and
venue of the event.

Add other necessary
and useful information
like the name of
the organiser.

Choose suitable fonts
and colours to make
the poster attractive.
Use a light-coloured
background and dark
letters or vice versa.

Poster advertising is an

effective way to inform the

public about events or to

advertise products.

DATE: 15 January
TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

VENUE: SMK Damai School Field

Please come in your traditional costumes! See how the
people of Malaysia celebrate their di�erent New Year.

Participate in these exciting events:
• Grand procession in traditional attire
• Traditional delicacies cooking competition
• Traditional music and dance performance
• Traditional food carnival

Organised by
Cultural Club, SMK Damai

A showcase of different cultures and traditions symbolising
unity, hope and aspiration of the Malaysian people.

Come and wish everyone a long life,
good health and prosperity

A time to Re�ect,

Remember and Rejoice.

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New Year, New You CHAPTER 1
Singing CompetitionTheme: New Year
Venue: SMK Tiara Hall
Date: 2 January
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Learn to play some traditional musical
instruments and create some New Year
songs, jazz or rap. Be ready to present to
the students.

Surf the Internet for simple traditional New
Year dishes or get recipes from your parents or
grandparents. Write out the recipes and put up
photographs of the dishes.

Interview your friends on how they feel
about different New Year celebrations
in Malaysia. Present their feelings in  a
graphic organiser.

You are in charge of organising a photography
competition on Traditional New Year costumes.
Display photographs of the different traditional
attire worn during New Year celebrations in
Malaysia and abroad.

Performance

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Report

Technology

Visual

Can	you	think	of	other	suitable	headings?

TASK 1 Look at the examples of posters below. Match the headings to the posters.

TASK 3 The Interact Club in your school is organising a New Year
celebration. Your class has been given the task to set up a
gallery walk to show how different races celebrate New Year.

•	 In	groups,	do	one	of	the	tasks	from	the	Choice	Board	for	your
gallery walk.

TASK 2 Create posters for the different New Year celebrations. Use the
tips given on how to make a poster.

NEW YEAR NIGHTINGALES

BAKE TOGETHER,

STAY TOGETHER

COUNTDOWN AT
LARA HOME

Gallery Walk

21st
Century
Skills

8
A  Common Nouns and Proper Nouns

1. festival

2. ceremony

3. Awal Muharram
4. money

5. friends

6. gifts

7. games

8. Chinese New Year

9. fireworks

10. lion dance

B  Articles  ‘a’,  ‘an’ and ‘the’

an eagle
an orchard
an architect

a festival
a lion
a ceremony

the book I borrowed
the Taj Mahal

‘an’ comes before
words that begin
with a vowel sound

‘a’ comes before
words that begin with
a consonant sound

‘the’ is used to
refer to specific or
particular nouns

Indefinite articles Definite article

Study the examples of common
nouns and proper nouns.

Common Nouns

Proper Nouns

...

...

...

...

...

...

Rina:	 	Hi,	Asmie	and	Zen	Yee.	Tomorrow	is	New	Year.	What	are	your	plans?	I'll	pay	...
visit to ... orphanage and give some clothes as donation.

Asmie:  I’m going to take up … unusual hobby. I want to play Chinese drums.
I want to be ... professional drummer when I leave school.

Zen Yee: I’m going with ... friend to ... Indian restaurant to enjoy ... vegetarian meal.
... name of ... restaurant is Spice of Life.

Rina:  Hey, what ... coincidence. I’m going there too after my visit to ...
orphanage.	My	uncle	is	...	chef	there.	Let's	go	together,	Zen	Yee.	Asmie,	you
can come along too.

Asmie:	 	That's	...	great	idea.	We'll	have	...	most	wonderful		New	Year	celebration.

TASK 1 Study the list of words below and
classify them as common nouns or
proper nouns.

TASK 2 Complete the dialogue below with ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’.

Proper Nouns
Name of a particular
person, place or thing
Examples: Robin Hood,
Jalan Enggang

Common Nouns
A word that refers to an object or

a thing but is not the name of a

particular person, place or thing

Examples: duck, house, singer

Jalan Enggang

Use ‘an’ for words with
initial vowel sound:
• an honest girl
• an heir

Use ‘a’ for words with initial
consonant sound:
• a unicorn
• a European
• a handsome heir
• a girl

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New Year, New You CHAPTER 1
/   / Short vowel sound // Long vowel sound

cut
cup
hut

bun
mud
gruff

cart
carp
heart

barn
smart
graphcar

a
up

A



Example:
Arman : Could I have a cup of coffee and

a	bun	from	that	cookie	cart?
Arif:  I’m sorry. The bun on that cookie

cart is for that smart man with a
gruff voice.

A Say these words aloud.

B Put a tick (✓) at the
sentences you hear.

1. I’ve got a little cut.
  I’ve got a little cart.
 2. I bought a bun.
  I bought a barn.
 3. He bought a cup.
  He bought a carp.
 4. Look at that red hut.
  Look at that red heart.

C Refer to the dictionary.
Identify the words that have
the phonetic symbols // or //

Examples:

Reflective
Journal

castle noun culture noun
BrE /'/ BrE /()/

Start a Reflective Journal to help you
keep track of what you have learnt in this
chapter. You can jot down your thoughts,
achievements, doubts and feelings about
your learning process.

1. What new information have I learnt about
New Year celebration?

2.  Should Malaysians have one common
New Year celebration? Give your reasons.

D Write a dialogue with the /a/ and
// sounds that you have learnt.
Make sure you use the short and
long vowel sounds correctly.

New
Year

Short and Long Vowel Sounds

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Ring Out, Wild Bells

Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,
The flying cloud, the frosty light:
The year is dying in the night—
Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.

Ring out the old, ring in the new—
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809 – 1892)

It is English Language week. Your class has been assigned to produce a short
sketch based on the various New Year celebrations in Malaysia.

New Year
Celebrations

Researchers/Scriptwriters
Gather information from the

library or the Internet.

Directors/Stage Managers
Train narrator and actors.

Prepare the stage with suitable props.

Musicians
Create songs and choose appropriate music.

Costume Designers
Source from students or

design your own costumes
to reflect the different races.

Promoters
Design posters to

promote your sketch or
create a promo video clip.

What time of the day was this?

What was the season described in
the poem? How do you know?

What was the weather condition like?
A. calm weather
B. stormy weather

TASK 1     Read the excerpt of the poem below.

TASK 2 Dramatise the above poem.
 1. Choose a word and act it out.
 2. Allocate one line to each student.
 3. Find suitable background music or create music of your own.
 4. Find appropriate costumes.
 5. Prepare the stage to perform the poem in a creative way.

ction riented
Task

OA

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New Year, New You CHAPTER 1
State whether the following statements are True or False.
 1. Ashraf has a new neighbour.

2. Gavin walks to work.

3. Ashraf wants to learn how to use illustration software.

4. Classes on illustration software take place on Saturdays and Sundays.

5. Ashraf is eating more junk food.

6. Ashraf is now a member of the school table tennis team.

1. Malaysia is ... multiracial country that is rich in cultures and traditions.

2. On New Year’s Eve, many of … restaurants will remain open.

3. It is good to write your New Year resolutions in … diary.

4. Pick … interesting hobby to spend your free time beneficially.

5.	 During	Chinese	New	Year,	Collin	gave	…	Mandarin	orange	each	to	all	his	classmates.

6.	 Do	…	act	of	kindness	during	New	Year	and	make	…	unfortunate	person	happy.

7. … celebrations of traditional festivals in Malaysia attract many tourists.

8. Lanterns are made of opaque material so that … light inside can be seen.

9. Eating at home is … economical way to celebrate New Year.

10. Sometimes, there is … increase in prices during festive seasons.

A Read Ashraf’s diary entry and answer the following questions.

B Complete the table below with common nouns and proper nouns from the
text above.

C Fill in the blanks with the correct articles a, an or the.

Common Nouns Proper Nouns

Monday, January 1
 Now that the month of January has arrived, I have made a list of resolutions that
I want to accomplish this year. First of all, I plan to learn a new skill. Yesterday, I met
my new neighbour, Gavin. He is a graphic designer and he rides a scooter to work.
He asked about my hobby. Knowing that I like to draw, Gavin encouraged me to learn
how to use an illustration software. He said I can express my creativity through the
software. The National Institute of Art offers classes on weekends and I will go there
on Thursday to register.
 I also want to have a healthier lifestyle. I am eating more fruits and vegetables
and cutting down on junk food. I exercise at the Fitness Gym twice a week and I have
successfully	qualified	to	be	in	my	school	table	tennis	team.	Being	able	to	represent	my
school fills me with a sense of pride.

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It’s a Small World CHAPTER 2

It’s a Small
World

•	 Look	at	the	pictures.	What	do	you	see	in	the	pictures?
•	 Do	you	prefer	social	networking	or	face-to-face	communication?
•	 Compare	and	contrast	both	forms	of	communication.	You	can

use	a	double	bubble	map	to	illustrate	your	ideas.

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CHAPTER

2
I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen
to a conversation
and identify
invitations and
requests

speak
politely to invite or
make requests

compose
an email

read
an article about
social networking
security

learn
about the simple
present tense and
yes/no questions
and statements

practise
/I/ and /i:/

appreciate
a short story
Making invitations

a.	 	 ...

b.	 	 ...

c.	 	 ...

Making requestsa.	 	 ...
b.	 	 ...

c.	 	 ...

Listening to a Telephone Conversation
Mirza’s	 father	 is	 concerned	 about	 Mirza’s	 addiction	 to	 online	 games.
Listen	to	the	telephone	conversation	between	Mirza	and	his	father.

TASK 1 Identify the invitations and requests made in the telephone
conversation. Fill in the boxes below.

Discuss:
•	 the	benefits	of	accepting	Mirza’s	father’s	invitations	and	requests
•	 the	effects	of	teenagers	spending	too	much	time	in	front	of	the	computer
•	 other	beneficial	activities	teenagers	can	do	during	their	leisure	time

Making a request
Would you mind if ...?Could you ...?

Would you mind going ...?

Making an invitation
I would like to invite you to ...
I wonder if you would like to ...
Do you want to  ...?
Would you like to ...?
How about going ...?

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End

switch to voice call switch camera

End

switch to voice call
switch camera

✓ When making invitations, state:
•	 the	purpose
•	 place
•	 time/day/date

✓ When making requests,	 ask	 in
the	form	of	polite	questions.
•	 ‘Could’	 and	 ‘would’	 are	 more

polite	than	‘can’	and	‘will.’

I'd love to come, Ruben. Unfortunately, I don't have any transport.
Would your dad mind picking me up from my house?

Sai Wei, I wonder if you'd like to go to the PC Fair this
afternoon? My dad and I are going to shop for a few gadgets.

Speedlink? Would you mind telling me what it is?

a.	Nisha	is	inviting	Fitri	to	a	Social
Networking	Workshop.

b.	Swet	Yen	wants	Sarah	to	accompany
her	to	buy	a	new	mobile	phone.

c.	Rinajit	is	inviting	Suhaili	to	an	IT
exhibition.

d.	Syamie	wants	Arif	to	accompany
him	to	a	Gadget	Warehouse	Sale.

Nisha: Hi Fitri ...

Swet Yen: ...

Rinajit: ...

Syamie: ...

It's a new gadget in the market – a thumb-sized media streaming
device. Speedlink can connect your television, smartphone, tablet
or computer to the Internet. It allows you to stream movies, videos,
games and music from online services.

Not at all, Sai Wei. Could you be ready by two o’clock? I want to
get that new Speedlink before it goes out of stock.

Does that mean you can download your favourite games and
play on your big TV screen? Wow! That will be great.

It'll be wonderful, Sai Wei. If I buy it today, I'll install it immediately.
Do you want to play Battle of Titans with me?

Okay, Sai Wei. I have to complete my essay, too. Two hours
should be enough fun for us.

I'd love to, Ruben. However, could you send me
back home by seven o’clock? I need to complete my
maths homework.

TASK 2 Role-play the video call between Ruben and Sai Wei. Pay attention to
how requests and invitations are made.

TASK 3  Act out dialogues to invite your
friend to the following places:

•	 Digital	Warehouse	Sale

•	 Computer	Fair

•	 Games	Fair

•	 Blogs	and	Bloggers	Workshop

TASK 4       Complete the posts on a social
media by making appropriate
invitations.

21st
Century
Skills

Think-Pair-Share

It’s a Small World CHAPTER 2

15
Look	at	the	following	quote.	List	the	Dos	and	Don'ts	as	a	Netizen.

Read	the	following	article	from	a	social	media	webzine.

“Take responsibility for the decisions you make and the actions you take”
-Billy Cox-

Read

Webzine

Social networking has taken the world by storm. Social media applications like Whatsapp, Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat have sprouted like mushrooms on the Internet. Other social media
applications may appear in the blink of an eye.

Online Friends
You must make sure your social

networking is restricted to your friends
and people you know. Do not simply
befriend everyone on the Internet as he
or she may take advantage of you. Do
not meet an online friend in person
unless you trust him or her. If anybody
online threatens you or says something
that scares you, inform your parents or
an adult immediately.

Online Reputation
Next, remember that you have to

take care of your online reputation.
People will judge you by looking at
the things you post on the Internet.
Hence, you must be careful about the
things you post on the Internet. Do
not upload suggestive pictures or use
inappropriate language. Be thoughtful
and courteous. What you write online
will be there forever, to be read and
interpreted by everyone. So, do think of
your digital identity.

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eShare

Whatever communication platform you choose, think
about the footprints you are leaving on the network.

FOOTPRINTS ON THE NETWORK

Online Security
While communicating online, take care

of your online security. You can use your
privacy settings to control who sees what
you post. Do not share your passwords and
personal information with anyone. Do not
share a photo of your house, your parents
or the car they drive. Criminals can take
advantage of your innocent sharing of
pictures.

Think before You Click
 Remember that everything you post
can be permanent. You upload and share
a lot of information online like photos,
videos, emails or messages but do you
know that these will go into some obscure
places in the Internet and can be
circulated or retrieved some time in the
future? Someone may print or copy your
information and send it around to other
people. There is nothing you can do to
stop this spreading of information. The
information you have deleted could resurface
years later, sometimes with embarrassing
consequences. Thus, you have to think
before you click the ‘send’ or 'post' button.

Adapted from: www.internetsociety.org/your-digital-footprint-matters

netizen a user of the Internet, especially
a habitual or avid one

Webzine a magazine published on the
Internet

in the blink
of an eye extremely quickly

Glossary

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Word
Permanent

Definition
Lasting or remain
unchanged indefinitely

Illustration

1.	 Match	the	words	in	Column	A	to	their	meanings	in	Column	B.

2. Answer	the	following	questions.
 a.	 How	can	people	judge	you	on	the	Internet?
 b.	What	should	you	do	to	take	care	of	your	online	reputation?
 c.	 Name	three	things	you	can	do	to	take	care	of	your	online	security.
 d.	What	are	the	types	of	information	you	can	upload	and	share	online?
 e.	 Why	does	the	blogger	say	that	information	you	have	uploaded	on	the

Internet	cannot	be	removed?
 f.	 Why	must	you	be	selective	in	the	information	you	share	online?
 g.	 The	blogger	says	that	social	media	applications	have	sprouted like

mushrooms.What	does	the	phrase	mean?
 h.	How	can	criminals	take	advantage	of	your	innocent	sharing	of	pictures

and	information?

Column A    Column B
a. reputation passed from one person to another

b. obscure the opinion that people have about what someone or
something is like

c. circulated unknown

Vocabulary Journal

It’s a Small World CHAPTER 2

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Moving Beyond the Text

Make	a	list	of	the	messaging	applications	that	you	and	your	friends	are	using.

Messaging Applications Used by
My Friends and I

My
Messaging

Applications

My	Friends'
Messaging

Applications

•	 Compare	the	answers.
•	 Which	are	the	favourite	messaging	applications?
•	 Research	when	these	messaging	applications	were	first	introduced.	Provide	your

source	of	information.
•	 Are	there	any	new	messaging	applications?

21st
Century
Skills

WORD STUDY (Word Association)

Words	like	online security	and
password	are	related	to	social
networking.

Pick	out	words	and	phrases	from
the	article	that	are	related	to	social
networking.

All	Write	Round	Robin

Social

Networking

Online
security

Password

Think-Pair-Share

18
Writing an email

Nowadays,	Internet	slang	is	heavily	used	in	text
messages	and	emails.	Read	the	following	email	sent	to
Lingau	by	her	former	classmate,	Azmie.

Common abbreviations

in email:

LOL		 –	Laugh	Out	Loud/

Lots	Of	Love

FYI		 –	For	Your

Information

ASAP	–	As	Soon	As
Possible

G2G		 –	Got	to	Go

The	@	sign	in	email
addresses	means	‘at’.	It
separates	the	username
from	its	host,	as	in
m_aiman	(username)@
mail.org	(host).	The
host	name	signifies	the
domain	at	which	the
user	can	be	found.

From: AzmieY@mymail.com
To: Lingau@mymail.com
CC: Melisa@mymail.com.my
Subject: Invitation 4 a class reunion

Hi Lingau!
How r u doing in Sarawak? i hope u r well.
FYI, i really miss our school days. Guess what, we’ve

decided to have a reunion! Come over 2 SMK Intan to join
the Form 1A - class of 2015 reunion.

BTW, the GR8 news is i have contacted all our
classmates and a few teachers. i found them on social
media.

Please make it for the event. i’d like you 2 b there.
Melisa, our former class treasurer, will collect the money.
Please confirm your attendance ASAP.

G2G. CU soon!

Your friend,
Az

Link
Browse the Internet for
more abbreviations.
Type 'Internet slang' in
the search engine.

TASK 1
•	 Identify	the

abbreviations
and	short	forms
used	in	the	email.

•	 Rewrite	the
email	without	the
short	forms	and
abbreviations.

email Etiquette
• Use proper spelling and grammar.
• Use a meaningful subject line.
• Answer/reply immediately.
• Do not reply to ‘All’.
• Read the email before you send it.
• Do not use capitals – THIS IS SHOUTING.
• Do not attach unnecessary files.

TASK 2
Write a reply to an email
Imagine	you	are	Lingau.	You	are	interested	in	attending
the	 class	 reunion.	 However,	 a	 lot	 of	 information	 is
missing	in	Azmie’s	email.	Write	a	reply	to	him	asking
for	more	information	about	the	event.

It’s a Small World CHAPTER 2

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SMK Intan Form 1A- Class of 2015 Reunion

Information you
already know

Form 1A - class of  2015 reunion

A few teachers have been contacted

Melisa is collecting money

Other information

Date

...

...

Accommodation

Information you
want to know

•	 When	the	subject	is	singular,
the	verb	takes	an	‘s’.

•	 When	the	subject	is	plural,
the	verb	does	not	take	an	‘s’.

•	 I	and	you	are	the	exceptions
to	the	rule.

TASK 1 Complete the sentences below with the
Simple Present Tense.

1. Dr	 Amiruddin	 Wahab	 ...	 (work)	 at	 Cybercrime
Security	Malaysia.

2.	 Jane	...	(attend)	counselling	sessions	concerning
her	online	addiction	every	day.

3.	 As	 many	 as	 30	 Malaysians	 ...	 (fall)	 victim	 to
cybercrime	daily.

4.	 Light	...	(travel)	faster	than	sound.

Examples:	 Could you please tell me	when	the	reunion
will	be	held?

May I know what	time	the	event	will	start?

The Simple Present
Tense is used for Examples

daily	routines

timetables,	programmes

universal	truths

•	 Johan	starts	work	at	6	o’clock	every	morning.
•	 They	start	work	at	6	o’clock	every	morning.
•	 The	counselling	session	begins at	9	a.m.	daily.

•	 The	Earth	revolves	around	the	sun.

Pre-writing
Use	 the	 tree	map	 to	help	you
organise	your	information.
Write a reply to Azmie’s email
to gather more information
about the reunion. When
writing your email:
•	 look	 at	 the	 sample	 email

that	has	been	given
•	 use	the	tips	to	write	the	email
•	 be	courteous	when

requesting	for	information

A	 The Simple Present Tense
Study	the	table	on	how	the	Simple	Present	Tense	is	used.

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wakes up –

5:00 a.m.

meets cybercrime victims
– 11:00 a.m.

leaves for home
– 7:00 p.m.

discusses with his team – how
to solve problems – 3:00 p.m.

clocks in at office –
7:45 a.m.

TASK 2 Study the flow chart of Dr Amiruddin Wahab’s daily schedule. Use Simple
Present Tense to write a paragraph of his routine.

Reflective
Journal

1. Is	Internet	addiction	good	or	bad?2. Besides	connecting	via	social
media,	what	other	activities	can	I	do	with	my	friends?

B	 Yes/No Statements and Questions
Yes/No	statements	and	questions	require	answers	in	the	form	of	Yes	or	No.
The	tense	of	the	answer	must	follow	the	tense	used	in	the	statement	or	question.

Statements Questions
Positive /
Negative

Responses

It is good to meet online friends. Is it good to meet online friends? Yes, it is.
No, it isn’t.

We can upload videos on our blogs. Can we upload videos on our blogs? Yes, we can.
No, we can’t.

Hairil creates online games.  Does Hairil create online games? Yes, he does.
No, he doesn’t.

They work as cybercrime fighters. Do they work as cybercrime fighters? Yes, they do.
No, they don’t.

TASK 3 Convert these statements to
questions. Then, give the correct
positive and negative responses.

1.	 It	is	good	to	have	family	chat	groups.
2.	 Aril	wants	to	be	a	movie	animator.
3.	 There	are	many	social	networking	sites.
4.	 Veron	and	his	friends	give	online

counselling.
5.	 Lily	receives	many	online	orders
	 for	her	cupcakes.
6.	 It	is	important	to	create	new
	 passwords	regularly.

Fun
activities
with	my
friends

Begin your paragraph with: Dr Amiruddin wakes up at 5 a.m. daily. He ...

Cycling	in
the	park

checks email –

8:00 a.m.
meetings –
9:00 a.m.

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21
Short and Long Vowel Sounds

Your	class	has	created	a	few	online	quizzes.	You	have	set	up	stations	at	the
Computer	Laboratory	to	test	whether	the	quizzes	are	workable.
•			Invite	friends	to	try	the	quizzes.

A	Say these words aloud. B Listen and circle the word
that has a different sound
from the other words.

1.	 sick	 tin	 win	 lean

2.	 sip	 sin	 seam	 lip

3.	 teak	 dean	 scene	 pin

4.	 wick	 week	 weak	 tease

C Search for words that have the phonetic
symbols /I/ or /i:/ in the dictionary. Learn
how to pronounce the words correctly.

Examples:

D Read these sentences as fast as you can.
•	 The	dean	made	a	din	in	the	bin.
•	 Six	big	beaks	seek	big	beans.

21st
Century
Skills

pixie noun

pizza noun

BrE //      ; NAmE / 

BrE //      ; NAmE / 

Carousel	Feedback

fish

I

tree
I

/i:/long
vowel sound

bean
free
seal

ease
meal
weak

/I/ short
vowel sound

bin
din
hit

mill
sit
wick

ction riented
Task

OA

22
Read the modernised version of The Shepherd Boy.

A	teenager	was	hired	to	guard	or	keep	watch
over	a	telecommunications	shop	in	a	shopping	mall.
Customers	would	come	to	the	shop	to	purchase	the
latest	 smartphone	 models,	 phone	 accessories	 and
prepaid	cards.	In	case	of	a	robbery,	the	shop	owner	had
told	the	boy	to	shout	“Robber!”	and	the	neighbouring
shopkeepers	would	come	to	his	aid.
	 One	afternoon,	the	boy	felt	bored.	He	had	been	keeping	watch	over	the
shop	 the	 whole	 day,	 and	 there	 had	 not	 been	 any	 customers	 for	 the	 past	 five
hours.	So	he	decided	to	play	a	trick	on	his	neighbours.
		 “Help	me,	a	robber	is	here!”	he	shouted.	Immediately,	the	shopkeepers
rushed	 over.	 When	 they	 found	 that	 there	 was	 no	 robber,	 the	 boy	 burst	 out
laughing.	The	shopkeepers	returned	to	their	shops,	feeling	annoyed.
	 A	few	days	passed	and	the	boy	felt	bored	again.	This	time,	he	ran	out	of
the	shop	with	a	look	of	panic	on	his	face.	“A	robber	is	in	my	shop!”	yelled	the
boy.	 When	 the	 shopkeepers	 arrived,	 the	 boy	 laughed	 and	 made	 fun	 of	 them.
They	were	furious	and	scolded	the	boy.
	 The	very	next	day,	two	robbers	came	to	the	shop	and	threatened	the	boy
with	a parang.	The	boy	ran	out	of	the	shop,	screaming	at	the	top	of	his	voice,
“Please	help	me,	 I’ve	been	robbed!”	However,	no	one	came	to	his	aid.	By	the
time	 the	 	 security	 guards	 of	 the	 mall	 came,	 it	 was	 too	 late.	 The	 robbers	 had
already	escaped	with	the	most	expensive	smartphone	models	and	a	large	box	of
prepaid	cards.

TASK 1
Have	you	 read	The Shepherd Boy	by	Aesop?	What	 is	your	opinion	about	 the
story?	Compare	the	original	version	with	the	modern	version.	Elaborate.

TASK 2
Find	phrases	or	words	in	the	story	that	reflect	the	following	feelings:

fear humour anger

TASK 3
Convert	the	story	into	a	short	play.	Write	the	script	and	act	it	out.

Link

To view the original version
of The Shepherd Boy, you can log
on to:
http://www.first-
school.ws/theme/
fables/shepherd-
boy-wolf.htm

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A	 Fill in the blanks with the correct
Simple Present tense.

1.	 She	 ...	 (hike)	 up	 the	 mountains
every	weekend.

2.	 Aliana	 ...	 (cook)	 dinner	 at	 6	 p.m.
every	day.

3.	 Najla	 ...	 (answer)	 all	 her	 emails
every	day.

4.	 Kevin	...	(buy)	a	new	laptop	for	all
his	staff.

5.	 The	children	...	(make)	video	calls
to	their	brother	in	Canada.

B Change the following sentences into
Yes/No questions.

1.	 Jeevan	stops	playing	his	computer
games	at	5	p.m.

2.	 Wendy	practises	politeness	in	all
	 	 	 her	emails.
  3.	 A	cyber	bully	is	caught	by
	 	 	 the	authorities.
  4.	 Many	websites	are	corrupted
	 	 	 by	viruses.
  5.	 Linda’s	parents	book	their	air
	 	 	 tickets	online.

C Write polite forms of request.

1.	 Can	you	let	me	...?

2.	 Could	you	possibly	...?

3.	 Would	you	...?

4. Would	you	mind	...?

5.	 Could	I	...?

D		 Underline all the words with the
/i:/ sound.

1.	 bin,	win,	tin,	lean
  2.	 seek,	sick,	big,	seat
  3.	 week,	weak,	win,	will
  4.	 bean,	bin,	hit,	heat
  5.	 ill,	mill,	meal,	seal

Social Media	refers	to	computer-mediated	tools	that	allow	people	to
create,	share	and	exchange	information.
Social Networking	refers	to	the	engagement	process	through	a
platform	of	websites	and	applications	to	communicate	and	connect
with	others.

E	 Write polite forms of invitation.

1.	 I	would	like	to	invite	you	.	.	.
  2.	 Do	you	want	to	.	.	.
  3.	 Would	you	like	to	.	.	.
  4.	 I	wonder	if	you	would	like	to	.	.	.
  5.	 We	would	be	delighted	to	.	.	.

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Nature's Warning! CHAPTER 3

Floods are common occurrences and have caused a lot of problems
to the people involved. It has also affected the environment.
• Have you experienced floods? Share your experiences.
• Why do you think floods happen?

A human can be knocked down and washed away by just 15 cm of fast-moving water. Less than 0.6 metre of fast-moving water can wash away a car and even a big truck.

CHAPTER

3 Nature's Warning!
I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen
to a report of a
survey on causes
of floods and a
talk on flash flood
evacuation

speak
about simple
procedures

read
a leaflet about haze

write
a letter of
complaint

learn
about regular and
irregular verbs and
simple past tense

practise
// and /u/

appreciate
a graphic novel

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TASK 3 Listen to the results of the survey again and fill in the multi-flow
map below.

Listening to a Report and Identifying Cause and Effect

TASK 1 A survey was carried out in a school for the students to
identify the causes of floods. Listen to a student relaying
the results of the survey. Complete the bar graph with the
correct causes of floods.

TASK 2 Which factor is cited as the major cause of floods? Do
you agree with the findings? What do you think the word,
others, represent?

21st
Century
Skills

50

40

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

P
er

ce
n

ta
g

e
o

f
S

tu
d

en
ts

Causes of Floods

Others… … … …

Jot Thoughts

Floods

Drainage system

Weather

Dam break

Pollution

Causes E�ects

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TASK 5 Look at the picture.

TASK 6 Suggest ways to help flood victims.

Listening to a Talk and Responding to Simple Procedures

TASK 4 Listen to a talk on the procedures for a flash flood  evacuation.
Complete the flow map with the correct steps during a flash
flood evacuation.

Tips to describe process and procedures:
1. Use imperative verbs like follow,

wear, take.
2. Use linking words like First, Second,

The next step, After that, Finally.

Follow orders
and leave …

Wear protective
… and sturdy …

Use …Secure …

Take Disaster
… Kit

How to
help flood

victims

donate
food

Raindrops can be the
size of a housefly and fall
at more than 30 km/h.

If you have to evacuate
your home during a
flood, what should you
and your family do
before you leave?

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What particles are found in haze?

HAZE
sulphur
dioxide

soot nitric
oxide

nitrogen
dioxide

dirt smoke

carbon
monoxide

Air Pollution Index (API)
On hazy days, monitor the Air Pollution Index (API) before

carrying out outdoor activities. When the air quality is hazardous,

stop outdoor activities.

Mariam, Housewife
For days, the haze remained.
Innocent victims su�ered from
throat itchiness, coughing,
eye irritation and watery eyes,
runny nose and itchy skin.
Children and the elderly were
the most a�ected.

Dr Vicky, JB Health Clinic
When the API reaches an
unhealthy level, stay indoors,
wear masks and drink plenty
of water. See a doctor if the
symptoms persist.

Wong Jia En, Student
Action must be taken against
those who cause climate
change. When irresponsible
people pollute our air, they
must be punished.

Public views:

Forest fires and emission of smoke from vehicles and factories contribute to global
warming. They worsen air pollution and many nations suffer from the ill effects of haze.
Read the following leaflet on haze.

Read

(Adapted from https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqibasics.aqi)

Link

You can get
information about
the air quality index.
To get the current
quality of the air
around the globe, go to:
http://waqi.info

Numerical
Value

Levels
of Health
Concern

Meaning

0 to 50 Good
Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air
pollution poses little or no risk.

51 to 100 Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. There may be a
moderate health concern for a very small
number of people who are unusually sensitive

to air pollution.

101 to 150

Unhealthy
for

Sensitive
Groups

Members of sensitive groups may experience

health problems. The general public is not
likely to be affected.

151 to 200 Unhealthy
Everyone may begin to experience health
problems. Members of sensitive groups may
experience more serious health problems.

201-300
Very

Unhealthy
Health alert: everyone may experience more
serious health problems.

300+ Hazardous
Health warnings of emergency conditions. The

entire population is more likely to be affected. moderate average in intensity
irritation	 inflammation or discomfort

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Discuss how you and your friends can
contribute towards reducing haze. Present
your ideas to the class.

Vocabulary Journal

Word: appear
What it means: Sentence:

Synonym: Picture:

Moving Beyond the Text

21st
Century
SkillsThink-Pair-Share

1. Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the text.

Meaning Word

a. continued to exist

b. minute or tiny portion/piece of matter

c. dangerous

d. experienced something unpleasant

2. State whether the following statements are True or False.
  a. Dust, soot, smoke and dirt are the only substances contained in haze.
  b. The lower the API, the better the quality of the air.
  c. Old people find it easier to cope with haze.
  d. Healthy people can be outdoors when the API is at a hazardous level.

3. Match the main idea of each of the speakers.

a. Mariam Stay indoors when the quality of the air is unhealthy.
  b. Dr Vicky People who cause air pollution must be punished.
  c. Wong Jia En  Air pollution causes many skin and respiratory problems.

4. Answer the following questions.
  a. Why do you think Mariam described the victims as ‘innocent’?
  b. Mariam said that children and old people are the most affected by the

haze. State a reason.

The molecular structure of
greenhouse gases makes it
possible to trap heat in the
atmosphere and then re-emit
it towards the surface which
further warms the Earth.

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1. Find words in the leaflet that are
associated with weather.

2. Find words in the leaflet that are
associated with health.

Link

Check out more facts about haze that
you might want to know.
Eight	Scientific	Facts	about	Haze
http://www.asianscientist.
com/2015/10/features/scientific-facts-
haze/

Writing a Letter of Complaint
If you are dissatisfied about
something and want some
actions to be taken, you can
write a letter of complaint to the
authorities.

Pre-writing
Study the following letter of
complaint and the guidelines to
write a formal letter.

WORD STUDY (Word Association)

Health

doctor

Weather

haze

air pollution

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Syafiqa Rizal,
45, Jalan Permai 9,
Taman Permai,
47190 Puchong,
Selangor.
________________________________________________________

The Director,
Maju Municipal Council,
56, Jalan Maju,
47190 Shah Alam,
Selangor.                                                              25 APRIL 20XX

Dear Sir,
Complaints about Clogged Drains

I am writing on behalf of the residents of Taman Permai, Puchong.  We
wish to complain about the poor drainage system in our residential area
due to inefficient rubbish disposal.
2.  For the past three months, rubbish has not been collected
regularly. The waste disposal truck comes only once a week. The
uncollected garbage has attracted not only flies and mosquitoes but also
stray dogs. These stray animals also scatter the rubbish and make the
roads dirty and smelly. Furthermore, plastic bags of rubbish eventually
end up in drains and block the water from flowing rapidly.
3. These blocked drains have caused flash floods in our housing
area. When there is heavy rain, water overflows from the clogged drains
onto roads and enters houses. The residents are very frustrated and
unhappy with the situation as their daily routines have been affected.

4. We would appreciate it if the Municipal Council collects rubbish
according to schedule. This will definitely stop flash floods from occurring
in our housing area.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

Syafiqa

(SYAFIQA RIZAL)

Sender’s name and address

Give suggestions

State your complaints.
– Rubbish has not
 been collected
– Blocked drains

Date

Signature

Thank you note

Complimentary close

Name in capital letters

Formal salutation

Subject reference

Recipient’s designation
and address

Conclude the letter

Insert a line

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TASK 1 You are a member of the Environment Club in your school. The Club
has conducted a survey on some anti-eco-friendly activities which are
contributing to global warming. These are the results of the survey:

1. Students waste paper – write on one side only – no recycling project

2. Gardeners – burn rubbish – air pollution

3. Canteen vendors – use Styrofoam cups and plates – bad for the environment

4. Trees in school – cut down – contribute to global warming

Use the guidelines to write a letter of complaint to the Principal of your school.

Simple Past Tense - Regular and Irregular Verbs

Simple Past Tense
• To indicate an action that is completed in

the past at a specific time mentioned
•	 She	spoke about her online games at a

conference yesterday.

• To indicate an action that is completed in
the past with the time implied

•	 The	 pictures	 about	 the	 recent	 earthquake
posted on the social media stunned the viewers.

• To indicate past habits •	 His	parents	always	checked	his	blog	 to	make
sure he did not post anything sensitive.

Do research on how the use of electricity
can increase global warming. Write
an article and pin it up on your school
gallery walk or share it in your blog.

Contact the nearest nursery or MARDI
(Malaysian Agricultural and Development
Institute). Ask them to donate some plants and
tree samplings. Green your school compound.

Do a survey in your school to check on
wastage of electricity and water. Speak
in the school assembly on how these can
contribute to global warming.

Write a skit on the effects of global warming
to create awareness among the students.
Dramatise it.

Performance
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Report

Hands-On

Useful expressions:
To complain
I would like to make a complaint about … .
I want to complain about … .
We would like to bring your attention to the problem of … .
We would like to highlight the problem of … .
To conclude
I hope the relevant authorities would … .
The Municipal Council ought to take immediate action to … .
We would appreciate if the Municipal Council would … .

TASK 2 Earth Day falls on 22 April
every year. Your school
has decided to celebrate
it. Your class has been
given the task to carry out
some activities to spread
awareness on global
warming. Choose one of
the tasks below.

Publish

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Verbs can be regular or irregular.

A Regular verbs form their past tense and
past participle by adding '-ed':

Base Form Past Tense Past
Participle

walk
laugh

walked
laughed

walked
laughed

B Irregular verbs form their past tense and
past participle differently.

Base Form Past Tense Past
Participle

cut
beat
bend
forget

cut
beat
bent

forgot

cut
beaten

bent
forgotten

When my family 1. . .  (move) to Rawang, we 2. . .  (know) very little about the

cement factory that existed there. We were more excited about the fact that we could

actually afford the land, enjoy the fresh air and be far away from busy Kuala Lumpur.

My father 3. . .  (think) that we could use the pond at the back of our house to start a

fish farm.

However, shortly after moving to Rawang, my then two-year-old brother, Danial,
4. . .  (become) sick. He 5. . .  (suffer) from pneumonia, unexplained coughing and

shortness of breath. A doctor 6. . .  (check) Danial's medical file and 7. . .  (say) that it

could be because we lived in Rawang. I 8. . .  (wonder) about his statement and 9. . .

(begin) my research.

I 10. . .  (discover) that the number of children who used inhalers was growing. Our

fish 11. . .  (die). Layers of whitish substances 12. . .  (cover) the water. When Danial was

five, we  13. . .  (rush) him to the hospital and the doctors 14. . .  (put) him under close

observation six times in two months.  Doctors confirmed that fine particles from the cement

factory had formed deposits in Danial’s lungs.

(Adapted from http://www.e-mjm.org/2000/v55n1/Cement_dust.pdf)

Man Never Learns

The trees stand green and tall,
The wind blows and branches sway,
The leaves grow and flowers fall,
Birds chirp while animals play.

But trees turn black and shrink,
Ashes fly when branches burn,
Man lights without a blink,
A bitter lesson is what they learn.

Man and beasts in fright they flee,
Birds and bees fall from grey skies,
Clean air God makes for free,
But Man burns trees and never cries.

Rani Parasuraman

TASK 1 Read the following poem
and change the underlined
verbs to Simple Past Tense.

TASK 2 Fill in the blanks with the correct verbs in Simple Past Tense.

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Short and Long Vowel
Sounds

A Listen to the words and repeat them.
Pay attention to the differences in the
sounds in each pair of words.

B Listen carefully to the word and
underline it.

1. wood – would

2. hood – hoot

3. stewed – stood

4. shoot – shook

5. look – loop

C Practise saying these sentences
aloud. Make sure you pronounce
the highlighted words correctly.

1. Please pull him up out of the
blue brook.

2. Books come from wood and
not food.

3. There is soot from the fire in
the stew.

4. The doves cooed in the haze-
free woods.

// Short
Vowel Sound

/u:/ Long
Vowel Sound

could
pull
soot
foot

cooed
pool
suit
food

full
took
brook

fool
tool
brood Your class has been asked to draw up a

plan to celebrate World Environment Day
in your school. The theme is Reduce Your
Carbon Footprints. Discuss what you are
going to do on that day.

Suggestions:
1. Form a working committee.

2. Allocate tasks.

3. Set up booths like gifts corner, demo on
making recycled paper.

4. Carry out projects like a Tree Planting
Programme, carpooling.

5. Give speeches – about global warming,
climate change.

6. Organise singing competitions – songs
related to the environment.

7. Perform sketches on saving our planet.

8. Create a Gallery Walk based on issues
about global warming.

9. Organise Treasure Hunt. The clues are
related to the environment.

10. Create a pledge wall – ‘I pledge to reduce
my carbon footprints’.

Reflective

Journal

1. This is what I am
going to do to
reduce my carbon
footprints

a. …
 b. …
 c. …
 d. …

2.  I am going to
prepare a Family
Disaster Kit.
I will have these
things in my kit:

a. …
 b. …
 c. …
 d. …

ction riented
Task

OA

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Look at the pictures and understand the story.
Kevin and his friend Johan were returning home. Suddenly, a spaceship landed on
the road.

Hey there, why are
you making our trees

vanish?

Oh no! How
will we survive
without trees?

You human
beings do not

appreciate trees. You
cut and burn them
down. So I’m taking

all the trees to
Planet Vinato.

Johan, look! A
spaceship has just
landed before us!

Kevin! Look!
It has a special

torch-like device.
When it shines on
the tree, the tree

disappears.Oh no! I’m
terrified. Let’s

run away.
The alien has
disembarked!

Don't Kevin! It will
make you disappear
too. Curiosity kills

the cat!

21st
Century
SkillsJot Thoughts

TASK 1 Act out the events in
the pictures.

TASK 2 Give short answers to
these questions.

1. Why is Johan terrified?
 2. What does Johan want to do?
 3. How will you describe Johan?
 4. What does Kevin want to do?
 5. How will you describe Kevin?
 6. What is the alien doing?
 7. How will you describe the alien?

Johan, I’m going
to stop it.

No, Johan. We will
not. This is the

chance of a lifetime,
an adventure.

TASK 3

a. If you were the alien, what would
you remove from the Earth?

b. How do you think the story will
end? Act out the ending in class.

1 2

3 4

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start
end

You opted for solar
panels

You bought a new
bicycle

You placed this
in front of the

community hall You drew this poster

You bought this car You gave a speech
about this topic This is your factory

You want to get rid
of the dried leaves

You want to clear
the jungle to build

houses
You did this on

Earth Day

You take this
every time you go

shopping

You cleared land
to plant trees for

the paper and
pulp industry

Justify and Detoxify

Instructions for the game 'Justify and Detoxify'
 1. You need a dice and some counters.
 2. Throw the dice and move your counter.
 3. To stay in the box, explain how the activity is

good for the air.
 4. If it pollutes the air, move back to

your old position.

An everyday example of thegreenhouse effectWhen sunlight enters a car, it is partially converted into heat. The car windows do not allow the heat inside the car to pass through as easily as light, so some of this heat accumulates. More heat remains; thus increasing the temperature inside the car.

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CHAPTER 4Be Wise, Think Twice

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Advertising informs consumers what they
can choose to buy.
•	 Do you ask yourself specific questions

before buying something?
•	 What would smart consumers

do to get value for their money?

CHAPTER

4 I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen
to a dialogue on
how to be smart
consumers

speak
about strategies on
how to be a smart
consumer and do a
role-play

read
an article on smart
consumerism

write
captions for posters
on the dangers of
impulse buying

learn
about countable
and uncountable
nouns

practise
//, // and //

appreciate
a graphic novel

Be Wise,
Think Twice
Mother : May, let’s buy some coffee for your dad.
May:  Look, two packets for the price of one.

What a good bargain!
Mother : May, did you check the expiry date?
May:  Oh no! The packet of coffee expires in

two weeks.
Mother : You should also read the label to see

the contents before you buy. I think we
should buy this brand of coffee instead
because it is sugar-free.

May:  Sorry mum, I forgot to read the label.
Dad does not take sugar in his drinks.

Mother : I think we should get a bottle of jam, a
can of tuna and a loaf of bread too.

May:  How about buying a carton of
chocolate-flavoured milk?

Mother : Perhaps we should buy it another time.
It seems to be pricey this time.We
should be smart consumers and try to
stretch our Ringgit.

• List the things that May and
her mother want to buy.

• What are the expressions
of quantity used for
uncountable nouns?

Role-play with your friend. You may substitute the
item you wish to enquire about.

Note that we do
not use a or an for
uncountable nouns.

Listening to a Dialogue
 TASK 1 Listen and complete the dialogue below.

TASK 2 Role-play the dialogue between May and her mother.

Salesperson: Hello, how can I ... you?

Customer: My hair is always ... even though
I wash it ... Can you ... a suitable
shampoo for me?

Salesperson: We have an ... for this brand. It is good for people
with ... hair.

Customer: How much is it after ...?

Salesperson: This usually costs RM25 but it is only RM20 today.

Customer: That's quite ... I think I will take a bottle.

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Use the prompts below to ask and answer questions.
May:  Mum, can you please tell me where I can find a packet of chips?
Mother:  You can find chips in the Nuts and Snacks section.

1. milk  9. cereal

2. cheese 10. green tea

3. butter 11. rice

4. pistachios 12. apple juice

5. walnuts 13. yoghurt

6. coffee 14. melon seeds

7. spaghetti 15. carbonated drinks

8. crackers 16. rolled oats

Shopping List
Beverages and
Refreshments

Dairy Products

Pasta and Grains

Nuts and Snacks

TASK 4 Five friends are coming to your house to do a school project. You would
like to prepare food for them. You have RM40. List what you want to
buy. Give reasons for your choice. You may use the notes below to
help you.

TASK 3 Look at the shopping list. In which sections of the supermarket can you
find these products?

Maybe I should get ... because ...

I shall also buy some ...

I think I would like to prepare ...

I shall need to buy ...

Buying ... may be too expensive, so I
may get ... instead.

Think-Pair-Share

21st
Century
Skills

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Read the text below.

Vocabulary Journal

Meaning:

Antonym: Word: Synonym:

Sentence:

Shopping
List

Sourced from
http://www.fcnb.ca/smart-
buying-tips.html

Read

commercials advertisements that are
broadcast on television or radio

constantly  continually
budget  expenditure for a period of time

Glossary

W
e are constantly surrounded by
advertisements from billboards
to television commercials.

Everywhere we turn, we are bound to
see advertisements . Do advertisements
give us accurate information of the true
worth of the product advertised? Are the
products advertised as good as they
claim to be? How often have you gone
back feeling cheated after a shopping
trip? The fact is many of us do and many
of us are likely to get cheated again!
 So what can we do to protect
ourselves from being cheated? To begin
with, never give in to sales gimmicks. If
you are told that the price is only good
‘right now’, walk away! Salespeople do
not want you to think about the product.
They know for a fact that if you stop to
think about the product, there is a good
chance that you will reconsider buying it.
 Apart from that, practise
self-control and avoid making decisions
that you may regret later. Before you

go shopping, prepare a shopping list of the
things that you need to buy. Set a spending
limit so that you do not buy things that you
may regret later. In this way, you will spend
within your budget.
 Always do a research on the product
before buying it. Compare prices and know
the value of the product that you buy. Do
your homework so that it is worth buying it.
  Being a smart consumer is not just about
getting a good deal. It also means spending
within your limits, knowing your rights as a
consumer and being an informed consumer.
False advertisements can appear
anywhere. Take responsibility
for your spending habits.
Be a wise and
smart consumer.

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1. Fill in the table with an appropriate expression from the text.

3. Circle the main idea in each paragraph.

2. State whether these statements are True (T) or False (F).
a. You only see advertisements on television.
b. You should buy what you want instead of what you need.

c. You should take time to think about a product before you buy it.

d. Buy what you need in your favourite shop.
e. Find out more about the product before you buy it.

4. List three ways on how to be a smart consumer.

How to be a Smart Consumer

Suggestion 1

Details Details Details

Suggestion 2 Suggestion 3

a.  extremely likely to happen

b.  a good bargain

Meaning Expression

Shopping
List

A We are constantly surrounded by advertisements.
B Advertisements give us accurate information of the actual

value of the product.
C We are always cheated when we buy things.

A Do not allow sales gimmicks to fool you.
B Do not think about the product.
C Stay away from salespeople.

A You should practise self-control.
B You should prepare a shopping list.
C Do not regret when you buy something.

A Research on the product before you buy it.
B Do your homework.
C Do not part with your money.

A Spend within your limits.
B Know your rights and be an informed consumer.
C Take responsibility for your spending habits.

Paragraph 1

Paragraph 2

Paragraph 3

Paragraph 4

Paragraph 5

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Why do you think many consumers
are fooled by advertisements?

WORD STUDY (Phrasal Verbs)

A phrasal verb is a phrase that consists of a verb and a preposition which has a
different meaning from the original word.

3. give out

5. give over

2. give back

4. give up

distribute

to stop doing
something permanently

to return something
you have borrowed

to give something
for free

stop doing something
bad

1. give away

Moving Beyond the Text

Match the phrasal verbs to their
meanings. Use a dictionary to help
you. Then, write a sentence for each
phrasal verb.

To begin with, never give in to sales gimmicks.

Study the phrasal verb entry in the
dictionary and give the meaning of
the phrasal verb 'give in' as used in
the sentence above.

Extra Example

Extra Example

give in phrasal verb AGREE

1.  to �nally agree to what someone wants,
after refusing for a period of time

He nagged me so much for a new bike that
eventually I gave in.

The government cannot be seen to give in to
terrorists’ demands.

give in phrasal verb ADMIT DEFEAT

2.  to accept that you have been defeated and
agree to stop competing or �ghting

You’ll never guess the answer - do you give in?
 She wouldn’t give in until she received a

full apology.

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Impulse
A sudden strong wish to do something without stopping to think of  the consequences

A caption is a title or a brief explanation that accompanies
a pictorial illustration. It can appear in the form of a brief
description or a sentence.
Study the captions below. Brainstorm for other captions
for the illustrations given.

Get help if you can’t stop yourself!

Take drastic steps to prevent impulse buying.

REFRAIN FROM
IMPULSE BUYING

TASK 1 It is the Consumer Awareness Week
in your school.

Write captions to teach your
friends on how to refrain from
impulse buying. Present it in the
form of posters. An effective
poster needs captions written in
clear and concise language.

•	Cut	out	pictures	from
newspapers or magazines. You
can also draw your own pictures
or source illustrations, pictures
and cartoons from the Internet.

•	Write	effective	captions	to
accompany your illustrations.
They can be short sentences
or descriptions.

Example:  Impulse buying is a
waste of money.

•	Design	your	poster	in	a
creative way.

•	Choose	an	attractive	layout.

•	Use	arrows,	diagrams
or pictures.

•	Put	up	your	posters	on	the	class
bulletin board.

•	Declare	the	most	creative	poster
with the most effective caption
the winner.

Buy Now !

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Research and
Development Manager
Do research online or gather
information from books on
the product that you will be
marketing to your friends.

Designer
Design an advertisement
page that will attract your
friends to buy the product.

Product Promoter
Talk about your product
and say why it is better
than other brands.

Publicity Manager
Put up the advertisement
on your class notice board.
Promote the features of your
product.

PUBLICITY
M A N A G E R

TASK 2 Design an advertisement for your product.
 •	 Think	of	a	product.
	 •	 Give	it	a	brand	name.
	 •	 Promote	your	product	to	the	class.

Logical Mathematical

Kinesthetic

Verbal Linguistic

Spatial

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1  Countable nouns are objects we can
count. It can be singular or plural.

•	one	bun			 	 •	two	buns

2  Uncountable nouns are objects we
cannot count.

•	sugar												•	water											•	oil

Nouns

UncountableCountable

TASK 2 Based on the dialogue, list the countable and uncountable nouns in the
tree map.

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

TASK 1 Read the dialogue below.

Wife: Hello dear, can you buy some apples? I need to make
an apple pie.

Husband: Certainly, dear.
Wife: Don’t forget to buy ten oranges too. The children

love them.
Husband: That shouldn’t be a problem.
Wife: Wait, please get me a pineapple, an avocado and five

pears too.
Husband: Sure.
Wife: Oh, yes, we also need some cheese, a carton of eggs,

a packet of flour, a packet of salt and a bottle of
cooking oil as well.

Husband: Hello… hello... I can’t hear you. The reception is
quite bad over here.

TASK 3 Complete the sentences with
 'a', 'an' or 'some'.
 1. Would you like ... coffee?
 2. Would you like ... sandwich?
 3. Would you like ... water?
 4. Would you like ... egg for your breakfast?
 5. Would you like ... glass of orange juice?
 6. Would you like ... jar of jam?

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 Listen and say
the words.

 Listen and complete the words in
the acrostic poem below. The words
contain the  /e/, //, or /3/ sounds.

Tic – Tac – Toe

 Have fun creating your own acrostic poem.
	 	 •	 Decide	on	your	topic.
	 	 •	 Write	your	word	down	vertically.
	 	 •	 Find	words	that	have	the	sounds	you	have

learnt in Exercise A.
	 	 •	 Complete	your	poem.

GaME

her sir
term girl
perk fur
urge word

bird

3

pen bent
bet neck
set debt
end well

egg

e

act rag
map flag
plan lamb
rank latch

cat

den rank ten

perch bend girl

heard urge ten

✗
✗

✗

Each player writes out any nine words learnt in
Exercise A with the sounds /e/, /æ/ and /3:/ onto a
grid of nine squares.

The teacher will call out a word.

The player is required to draw an X or O over the word
called out if the word appears on the grid.

The player who gets three
Xs or Os in a row or in any
direction wins the game.

Repeat the game by preparing
a different list of words from
the list in Exercise A.

Short and Long Vowel Sounds

S  your limit.

A on it!

V before you buy.

E you try.

/e/

//

//

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Read and understand the graphic novel below.

A merchant called Antonio lives in Venice. He has a
good friend, named Bassanio who has an interest in
Portia, a rich and beautiful woman.

All my money and goods
are at sea. Find me a
money lender. I shall
gladly lend it to you.

Antonio, please lend me three
thousand ducats to marry Portia.

Shylock, can you lend three
thousand ducats to Antonio
for three months?

I have promised to take
his pound of flesh and
nothing less!

Certainly…but give
me a pound of his
flesh if he cannot
pay by then.

Please have mercy on
my friend, Shylock.

The contract allows
you his flesh but not
a drop of his blood!

Take your
flesh, Shylock.
The law allows
it and the
court must
give it to you.

Learned judge!
Learned judge
at last!

1 2

Shylock prepares his
knife to cut the pound of
flesh. Portia, disguised
as a lawyer, enters.

Three months later, Antonio fails to repay
Shylock.The case is brought to court.

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Link

You may understand the
play better by watching the
animated movie
trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=ww1cYz3FOjc

The Merchant of Venice                             by William Shakespeare

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1. If you were Antonio, would you invest all
your money in a trade? Explain your answer.

2. Why do you think Bassanio did not borrow money
directly from Shylock?

3. What have you learnt from the story?

4. What do you think happened to Shylock in
the end?

Do a research on the play
and prepare the script.

Prepare the stage for the play.
Be imaginative and creative
by using scrap materials that
are available.

Lead the members of
your group to produce a
quality play.

Do a research on the kind of clothes worn
during the Elizabethan era. Then, design suitable
clothes by modifying the clothes you have.

Reflective
Journal

What lessons have I learnt
from this experience?

Have I ever experienced

being cheated into buying

something that is not worth the
money spent?

What new information have I learnt
about being a smart consumer?

1 What action  would I take before  I decide to  buy something?

2

3
4

TASK 1

TASK 2 Refer to the guidelines below to perform the play.

Scriptwriter

Prop designer

Director

Costume designer

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Column B
a. Let me get you a smaller one.
b. The men’s department is on the second floor.
c. This item is on offer today and it is half price!
d. Sure, the changing room is right at the corner.
e. It suits you very well.
f. You can speak to our customer service.

Column A

1. Where can I get jackets for men?

2. What do you think of this shirt?

3. Whom can I speak to about

making a complaint?

4. Is this shirt too big for me?

5. Can I try this on, please?

6. How much is this?

 Match the questions in column A to the answers in column B. Then, practise
reading aloud with your friend.

 Put a tick (✓) beside the countable nouns.

1.  watermelon

2.  lemonade

3.  milk

4.   bread

5.  butter

6.  sugar

7.   potato

8.  jam

9.  burger

10. leaf

11. juice

12. carrot

Which phone will you buy?

Which of these would you do before you make your decision?

Determine your needs Fix your budget Check the features Read online review

Research on the phone Interview a person who has used the phone

Compare prices Borrow money from your siblingsPlan your expenses

Talk to the shop owner

Buy what looks good to you

M
od

el
 1

(3 reviews)

M
od

el
2

(68 reviews)

Free smart cover
and screen protector
RM899
One year warranty

Model 3

(27 reviews)

Now selling at
RM299

Now at
RM359

Monthly instalments RM109

Shocking Deals

Not to be missed

RM669
Best-selling
handphone

RM1099
Be the smart owner Two SIM card slotsBuy now and pay later

ction riented
Task

OA

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CHAPTERS 1 - 4

 Fill in the blanks with a, an or
some. Then write C for countable
or U for uncountable nouns.

1. ... apple 6. ... grapes

2. ... apricot  7. ... sugar

3. ... milk 8. ... bun

4. ... cornflakes 9. ... coffee

5. ... guava juice  10. ... cherries

 Complete the email below with articles 'a', 'an' or 'the' where necessary.

D Read the headlines and list the nouns.

Do Not Litter
 Animals Bite
 Do Not Feed the Animals
 Stay in the Vehicle
 Walk on the Path
 Drive Slowly

 Complete the table with the verbs
and their past tense forms.

Present Tense Past Tense

1. litter
2. ...
3. ...
4. ...
5. ...
6. ...

1. littered
2. ...
3. ...
4. ...
5. ...
6. ...

MILLIONAIRE LOSES

LAWSUIT

BABIES CATCH CROOKS

BUS DRIVER
SAVES OLD
GRANNY

FRIENDLY MATCH
TURNS ROWDY

SQUASH PLAYERS
PUT MALAYSIA ON
THE WORLD MAP

Eating Pastries

for

Inspiration
Life
NEWS

Nutrients to Keep You

Looking Young
Not the Time to Waste Food

Oatmeal
for Health

L if e st y l e s

jamesboon123@xmail.com
to Hamim Haziq
James BoonCompose

Inbox(23)

Starred

Sent

Trash

Draft

Hi Hamim,
I am so excited about 1. ... camping trip on Sunday. I hope you are too. I would like to
remind you about  2. ... things that you need to bring along. Remember to bring 3. ... insect
repellent, 4. ... jacket, 5. ... long sleeve T-shirt and tracksuit to keep you warm at night. I hope
you have packed 6. ... water bottle, 7. ... compass and 8. ... pair of waterproof trousers too.
You will need  9. ... rucksack for your things. If you do not have one, you can use mine as I
have 10. ... extra one at home. Drop me a line if you need anything.
See you on Sunday.
James Boon

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Look at the pictures and talk about how different cultures
celebrate the birth of newborns.

• Have you attended the celebration of a newborn before?

• How was your birth celebrated?

CHAPTER

5

A Bundle of Joy

I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen
to an audio text

speak
about how to accept
and decline invitations

read
an article on the
naming ceremony of
the Ibans

write
a journal entry

learn
about singular and
plural nouns and
subject-verb agreement

practise
// and //

appreciate
a short story

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TASK 1   Role-play the telephone conversation.

Wani:   Hello, is this Min Hui?

Min Hui’s brother:   I’m sorry. Min Hui is not at home.
  Who is on the line? Can I take a message?

Wani:   I’m Wani. This weekend is my brother’s cukur
  jambul ceremony at my paternal grandfather’s house.
  Min Hui mentioned that she would like to know more
  about the ceremony.

Min Hui’s brother:  What time is the ceremony?

Wani:   It’s at 11 a.m.

Min Hui’s brother:   I shall convey your message.

Wani:  Thank you. Please tell her to
  give me a call.

TASK 2

TASK 3 Prepare a telephone conversation between Min Hui and Wani.

Min Hui: Hello Wani. I heard ... .

Wani:  Yes, Min Hui. Can you ...  ?

Min Hui: Thank you very much, Wani. I ... .

Wani:  That's great! The celebration ... .

Imagine you are Min Hui's brother. Convey Wani's message to Min Hui.
When you convey a message:
• state the caller.
• pass the details of the message accurately.

Questions with words such as ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘where’, ‘when’, ‘why’ or ‘how’ often have a rising intonation.

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I'm so sorry  but I shall have to turn down your invitation.

How kind of you!  I would love to come but I'm afraid I can’t.

It is so kind of you

to invite me but I'm afraid I

can’t make it.
To decline

Thank you  so much but I really can’t make it.

The                    … is so unique. Wani’s grandparents were very … and the scale of the celebration in a way reflected that. Although Wani told me only close family members and neighbours would be … the ceremony, there were close to eighty people at her grandparents’ home.

Prayers were recited and the baby’s hair was … by their elders and religious leaders. Later, … Malay food was served. I am glad to have attended the ceremony. I am … to Wani for inviting me. Understanding one another’s culture is … in a multiracial country like Malaysia.

cukur jambul

TASK 5 Listen to Min Hui’s experience of attending a Cukur Jambul
ceremony. Complete the entry correctly.

TASK 4 Write a telephone conversation between Wani and Min Hui. Decline
the invitation.

Use the expressions below to help you.

Listening to a Text

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Read the text below.

Vocabulary Journal

The child naming ceremony of the
Ibans is usually done when the
child is old enough to be given

a bath in the river. This is no ordinary
bath as it is a ceremony and ritual
that calls upon the gods to bring good
fortune and health to the child in later
life.

The Ibans exercise extreme care
in the selection of a name. A name
that is well chosen is an assurance of
longevity, happiness and good fortune
in life. After the parents have chosen
several names,  small lumps of rice are
placed on a piece of plank. The number
of lumps represent the number of names
chosen. A special fowl is then allowed
to peck at the rice lumps. Whichever
name represented by the rice lump that
is pecked will be the name of the child.

After the traditional naming of the
child is the ceremonial bath at a river.
The child’s father will request family and
friends who stay at the longhouse to attend
the ceremony. The following morning, all
the longhouse dwellers would go down to
the river in a procession led by an elder.
The elder is immediately followed by a
man who carries a fowl. They are then
followed by two of the most productive
and fortunate women in the longhouse.
The first lady bears the offerings while
the second, carries the child.

Others in the procession beat
percussion instruments throughout the
event to drown any noise made by birds
and to cast away bad omens.

Ib
an

C
hi

ld
's

N
am

in
g

Ce
re

m
on

y

1.  Fill in the table with an appropriate expression from the text.

a. do something carefully

b. long life

Meaning Expression

What does it mean?

Use it in a sentence.

Find a word that is:
Similar:
Opposite:

Draw a picture of it.

Word

ritual actions performed as part of a
 religious ceremony
omen a sign of what is going to happen
 in the future

Glossary

Read

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2. Tick (✓) the correct statements.
a. The Ibans are extremely concerned that a child’s name must be

carefully selected.

b. The naming ceremony is to bring good health and prosperity to the child.

c. The parents lead the child to the river for the ceremonial bath.

d. The noises made by the birds during the ceremonial bath is a good sign.

e. The elder makes 'cuts' in the water before the child is given a
ceremonial bath.

3.  Match the main idea to the correct paragraph.

Paragraph 1 The casting away of bad omens

Paragraph 2 The conclusion

Paragraph 3 The ceremonial bath in the river

Paragraph 4 Introduction to the child naming ceremony

Paragraph 5 The process of selecting names

Upon arrival at the river,
the village elder recites a
prayer and uses his nyabor
sword to make ‘cuts’ in the
water before the child is
slipped into the river for the
ceremonial bath.
 Thus, begins a new
life blessed with good health
and longevity.

Adapted from:
Iban Cultural Heritage
by Gregory Nyanggau Mawar
https://gnmawar.wordpress.com/
adat-iban/the-early-iban-way-of-life/

Link

To find out more on the Iban's naming ceremony, check
out the video below:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjpDefrMHgc

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WORD STUDY (Word Puzzle)

4.  Complete the flow chart with the steps in the child naming ceremony.

Moving Beyond the Text

Do an online or a library research on how other cultures celebrate the birth of a baby.
Present your information on a chart and share the information with the class.

The parents select several
names for the child.

The child is given
the ceremonial bath.

  Complete the sentences
below with words from the
puzzle.

1. Siew Hong made a ... in
her business.

2. Aidil will be attending the
wedding ... carried out in
the groom’s house.

3. Many cultural ceremonies
are carried out to ensure ...
and good health.

4. Surian ... the visitors to the
grand hall.

5. Many of the village ... have
moved to town to work.

6. The groom will lead a ...
to the bride’s house on the
day of the wedding.

7. The sound of ... can be
heard clearly outside
the hall.

8. There was sadness in the
village when the village ...
passed away.

Down

1. luck
 2. a line of people

walking together
 4. long life
 7. past tense of lead

Across

3. person of experience

5. musical instrument

6. people who live in a
particular place

8. religious occasion

Clues

  Complete the puzzle below with words
from the text.

8

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Writing a Journal

A journal is a written record of the happenings in your life.

Read the journal entry below about the naming ceremony of the Ibans.

I attended a very special ceremony last week

called the Naming Ceremony of the Ibans. It was

very unique because it was the first time I have

seen such a ceremony.
 I was very happy to be there. The village elder

made sure that everything went on smoothly. The

parents and her elder sibling were smiling happily.

We should learn more about each other’s

cultures. There will be peace on earth!

Information of the event
or happening

Your feelings and thoughts
about the event that you
have witnessed

Your response to the event

Your observation

Time of the event

PublisherPublish your journal. Get your friends to proofread the first draft of your journal for errors. Then, get your teacher to check your journal. Write out the corrected version  and put it up on your  class bulletin board.

Blogger

Do an online research on how to

create and manage your own blog.

Post your journal entries in your

blog. Share your journal entries

with your friends.

Suggested Outline

Information of the event or happening

Time of the event

Your response to the event

Your observation

Your feelings and thoughts about
the event that you have witnessed

or

The Chinese celebrates Full Moon Celebration when the

baby is one month old. The design on the Ang Ku, a type

of Chinese pastry given during the celebration tells the

recipient whether the baby is a boy or a girl.

TASK 1 Write a journal entry on a
ceremony you have attended.

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TASK 2   Complete the diagram below with the plural forms of the nouns given.
    Give other examples of your own.

Singular
and Plural

For the plural
form of  most
nouns, add 's'.

Nouns ending
in vowels like
'y' or 'o' do not
have definite

rules.

For nouns that
end in 'ch', 'x', 's',

or 'sh' sounds,
add 'es'.

Some nouns
have different
plural forms.

bottle – child –

box –

cup – woman –

watch –

pencil –

For nouns
ending in 'f' or

'fe', change 'f' to
'v' and add 'es'.

wolf  –

wife –

leaf  –

bus –

A few nouns
have the same
singular and
plural forms.

sheep –

deer –

species –

goose –

baby –

candy –

potato –

Dear, the baby is
ready. Shall we begin
the ceremony?

I will cook chicken
curry and add in
these potatoes.

I need to prepare
some red eggs for
the celebration.

A Singular and Plural Nouns

Yes, the barber and
the priest have arrived.
Most of our relatives
have arrived too.

TASK 1    Read the comic strips and list the singular and plural nouns.

Please get a crib
ready for the baby.

We will need a pair of
scissors for the hair
cutting ceremony.

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1. The principal led the  (child) and their  (parent) into her office.
 2. Marie borrowed some  (book) and  (dictionary) from the library.
 3. We should appreciate having a multiracial society with different  (culture).
 4. Ester Langi bought a lot of  (present) for her siblings when she returned

from her holidays.
 5. Malaysia is a country with rich and varied cultural  (tradition).

TASK 3    Complete the bridge map below.

TASK 4   Complete the sentences below with the plural forms of the nouns.

B Subject-Verb Agreement
In a sentence, singular subjects take singular verbs and plural subjects take plural
verbs.

Different cultures have different ways of naming a baby. In some parts of Africa,
the father reads a list of names while the mother holds the baby.

Plural subject

Singular subject Singular subjectSingular verb Singular verb

Plural verb

is the
singular of

loaves

footas as as as
people

tooth
geese

People in Jamaica (has/have) a
very interesting way of celebrating the
birth of their newborns. Soon after the
mother (give/gives) birth to a baby, the
umbilical cord (is/are) buried in a special
place. A tree (is/are) then planted at the
spot. The tree (is/are) usually given by
the grandparents, godparents, friends or
relatives. The tree planting ceremony
(symbolise/symbolises) the beginning of
a new life. The child (is/are) later taught
to take on the responsibility of caring
for the tree. This custom (emphasise/
emphasises) the attachment to the place
we come from.

Manga ... you to return her

call. She ... some science

notes in your desk.

Your tuition teacher called to say
that you ... an extra class today
at 2 p.m.

The washing machine ... out of
order. The clothes ... unwashed.
Please take them to the laundry.

TASK 5  Underline the correct answers.  TASK 6    Complete the messages
        below with the words given.

are  have   wants     is     has

Some nouns only appear
in the plural form.

• clothes
• jeans

• scissors
• tongs

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 Listen and repeat.

 Sort the words based on the /:/
or // vowel sound.

C Read these sentences as fast as
you can.

1. cot  caught

2. not  nought

3. port  pot

4. caught  cot

5. bot  bought

The story about Wang Lung
is set in a traditional Chinese
community in China. The novel
talks about the taboos and
the cultural practices of the
Chinese community. Complete
the circle map with practices
regarding the birth of a child
based on the passage above.

more

m cre

D Tick (✓) the words
that you hear.

Read the story below adapted from
The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck.

“It is now,” O Lan said. “I will go
into the house. Do not come into the
room until I call. Only bring me a newly
peeled reed and slit it, that I may cut the
child’s life from mine.”

Wang Lung stood listening at the door
to those heavy animal pants. A smell of
hot blood came through the crack, a
sickening smell that frightened him.

“Is it a man?” he cried.
“Is it a man?” he cried again.
“Tell me at least this – is it a man?”
And the voice, as faint as an echo

answered, “A man!”
“It is a man child!” he called

triumphantly.
She called to him to come in and he

went in.

clock

/:/ //

pot
or
not
bored

hot
sock
sore
spot

roar
rock
mop
boar

oar
score

nought cause rot odd

ought bought taught court

sought caught born cot

log sort

Walk the talk.
Sean saw a store.

Stop the rock.

Paul fought at the fort.
Sort the ore.

long vowelshort vowel

TASK 1

Cultural
Practices

Short and Long Vowel Sounds

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Discuss the quotation below.

‘No culture can live, if it
attempts to be exclusive.’

(Mahatma Gandhi)

Do you believe it is
important to preserve
your culture and
tradition?

A Cultural Project
Do a research on the cultural practices in
Malaysia. You may:

• interview your grandparents
 or your parents

• look up materials in the library
or on the Internet

• find photographs or draw pictures
• organise your materials and put

them up in posters for display or
PowerPoint presentations

Move from one display to another.
Complete the table below.

Reflective
Journal

Neatly covered upon the bed,
wrapped in a pair of his old trousers,
as the custom was, lay his son.

The next day after the child
was born, he went to the market and
bought fifty eggs and a red paper to
boil in the water with them to make
them red. He also bought some
red sugar.
 The dealer slipped a strip of
red paper, smiling as he did so.
 “It is for the mother of a
newborn child, perhaps.”
 “A firstborn son,” said Wang
Lung proudly.
 “Ah, good fortune,” answered
the man.
 True enough for Wang Lung,
the harvest that year was like never
before.

Adapted from
The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

Station
Name of

Celebration
Cultural
Group

Interesting
Information

Add or draw pictures

of the celebration.

Name of cultural practice

People who celebrate

The purpose of the
celebration

How it is celebrated

Describe what you
find interesting.

How does understanding
different cultural
practices make you a
better Malaysian?

Numbered Heads Together

21st
Century
Skills

Gallery Walk

21st
Century
Skills

TASK 2

ction riented
Task

OA

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 Complete the conversations below with the correct expressions.

 You are organising a party. Brainstorm the things you need to prepare by
completing the tree map below with suitable nouns. The nouns can be in the
plural or singular form.

Sam : Hi Rita, are you free this evening? I will be playing badminton with some of

our friends. Why don’t you join us?

Rita : (Decline) ... I have to accompany my mother to get groceries today. Maybe

another time. Thanks anyway. Please enjoy yourselves.

Rohen:  Alya, I'm organising a party for our classmates tonight since it's Jamal’s last
day in this school. Would you be able to make it tonight? It would be great if
you can come.

Alya: (Accept) .... Thank you so much for the invitation. What are you preparing for
the party? Maybe I can help.

C Complete the passage below with the words given.

It was simply fantastic. The celebration (1). . .  one of a kind. I have never seen

anything like this before. It was the Mundan ceremony. I am glad Tillak (2). . .  invited

me over to see how the celebration was like. His mother (3). . .  a paste of turmeric and

sandalwood. This was used to apply on the baby’s head after it was shaved. It was really

quite amazing. The barber actually (4). . .  to shave the baby’s hair although the baby
(5). . .  throughout the ceremony.

prepared managed cried was had

Things to Prepare

Equipment Cutlery Food Decorations

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CHAPTER 6Ready, Set, Action!

CHAPTER

6

How we play nowadays has changed tremendously. The way we play
together and by ourselves is different due to technological advancements.
Have you played with these toys or gadgets before?
•	 How much time do you spend playing every day?
•	 Is playing an important part of life?
•	 Talk about your favourite pastime.

I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen
to the history of
games and a
game review

speak
about a game

read
tweets on what
people think of
movie ratings

write
a response in a blog

learn
about
demonstrative,
interrogative and
possessive pronouns

practise
/ju/

appreciate
a poem

Ready, Set, Action!

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TASK 2 Complete the double bubble map below. Name two different
types of games that you know from the timeline. How do they
differ and in what ways are they similar?

Listening to the Text

Take turns to ask and answer questions.

Use words like 'what', 'why', 'when', 'where', 'who' or 'how' to gather information.

1902

1959

1958                         by
Morris Michtom

LEGO by Ole Kirk
Christiansen

by William Higinbotham

______ by Ruth
Handler

21st
Century
Skills

Mix-Pair-Share

TASK 1  Listen and complete the timeline.

Who is the inventor of the Teddy bear?

Morris Michtom is the inventor of the
Teddy bear.

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2011

1993

Pac Man by
Toru Iwatani

Rubik’s Cube
by Erno Rubik

Beanie Babies
by H. Ty Warner

by
Markus Persson

Name of
game

Setting Aperture _______________

Main
challenge

Tool given
to player

Skill tested

You may use the adjectives below to
describe your game:

boring tiresome

engaging exciting

interesting challenging

TASK 3   Listen to a review on a computer game.  Jot down the details
   in the following table.

8

10

A professional YouTuber makes
a career out of creating YouTube
content. A YouTuber has a great
impact on the video game industry.
Check out one example:
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=Yt3VB-7juiY

TASK 4 Talk about a computer game
that you have played with your
friends. Use the information
in Task 3 as a guide.

Listening to a Review

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DATE

TITLE

DIRECTOR

CAMERA

DATE
SCENE

TAKE

Azharul, 16
Movie ratings? What a nuisance! Leave the upbringing of children to
their parents. Parents have the responsibility of making sure that their
children are watching movies that are suitable for their age. Parents
are aware of what is harmful for their children so they should monitor
what their children watch. They are the ones who should make sure
that a movie is suitable for their children. We do not need movie
ratings at all.

Madam Lee, 40
I certainly agree that we should have the movie ratings stated clearly.
I am as busy as a bee and have no time to check on the movies my
child is watching. This is one way in which I can make sure that my
child is not watching movies that have unsuitable content and
language. A child is as innocent as a lamb. So, we need movie ratings
to sieve out what is unsuitable. Children are so easily in�uenced by
what they watch so movie ratings are de�nitely necessary.

Martha Ginun, 35
We do not need any movie ratings. This is much ado about nothing.
Movie ratings only make children more interested to watch what they
should not be watching. In fact, they are more curious to know what is
in the movie because they are not allowed to watch them. They do not
even need to go to the cinema to watch a PG-rated movie. They can
easily watch them on CDs which are not rated at all. Movie ratings do
not stop children from watching such movies.

Tweets in Movie Ratings @movieratings123

SearchHome Connect Discover Film Rating

PG-rated Parental guidance suggested
nuisance something that causes trouble

Glossary

DATE

TITLE

DIRECTOR

CAMERA

DATE
SCENE

TAKE

Read

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DATE

TITLE

DIRECTOR

CAMERA

DATE
SCENE

TAKE

Vocabulary Journal

Computer games affect the students’ resultsChildren need movie ratings to ensure that they
watch movies suitable for their age.

Azharul

Madam Lee

Martha Ginun

Movie ratings make the children more curious to
watch what they should not be watching.

The parents should be the ones responsible for
monitoring the kinds of movies their children watch.

3.    Match the argument with the speaker.

1.   Tick (✓) the statements which are true.

a.  Azharul thinks that it is the parents
who should decide which type of
movies is suitable for the young.

b.  Madam Lee is against movie ratings.
c.  Martha Ginun feels that movie

ratings are the only ways to prevent
children from being exposed to
unsuitable materials.

2.   Answer the questions.

a.  “They can easily watch it on CDs
that are not rated at all.” What does the
word it mean?

b.  Which expression in the passage means
‘a big fuss over a small matter’?

c.  Which expression in the passage means
‘to remove or to separate’?

d.  Azharul feels that movie ratings should
not take over the responsibility of
the parents in monitoring what their
children watch. Do you agree? Give
your reasons.

Word

Definition

Synonym Antonym

Illustration Related Word

Moving Beyond the Text

Do an online research on the different kinds of movie ratings and find out what kind
of movies are categorised under each type of rating. Compare the information you
have gathered with your friend.

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Link

Listening to songs is a fun
way to learn a language. For
similes, you may listen to the song
‘Everything at Once’ by Lenka.
List the similes that you hear.
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=eE9tV1WGTgE

WORD STUDY  (Similes)

A simile is a figure of speech
that compares two things
that are alike using ‘like’ or
‘as’. In the passage, Madam
Lee describes herself:

I am as busy as a bee and
have no time to check on

the movies my child
is watching.

She also describes the
nature of a child:

A child is as innocent
as a lamb.

Share some similes that you
know with your friends.

Writing a Response in a Blog

Read Azharul's blog and write a response
about your feelings on movie ratings.

Azharul’s Blog

Date

Movie ratings should act as a guide
for moviegoers. The ultimate decision
should rest with the moviegoers
themselves. Making the cinema sta�
act like law enforcers to check the
identity card of the moviegoers is
simply ridiculous. Let moviegoers
decide what movies they want
to watch.

MARCH

17 Random Thoughts:
About Movie Ratings

Azharul’s Blog

17 March  @ 2:17 p.m. 1 comment Edit the post

Blog Archive

March
Random Thoughts: About
Movie Ratings
17 March

My Birthday Celebration
14 March

A Video of Our Class
11 March

Choral Speaking
Presentation
2 March

February
January

Hi, Azharul!
Thanks for sharing. I do understand how
you feel. However, I am afraid I do not agree
with you on this issue.
Movie ratings are important to ensure that
young people do not watch what is
unsuitable for them. Inappropriate content
may give them a rude shock and they may
feel uncomfortable. Many young children
go to the movies without their parents and
the ratings serve as a guide to them on what
they should or should not watch.

18  March   4 p.m.

Conclusion

Topic sentence

Supporting details

Anonymous said...

Thesis statement

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Azharul’s Blog

Date

Movie ratings should act as a guide
for moviegoers. The ultimate decision
should rest with the moviegoers
themselves. Making the cinema sta�
act like law enforcers to check the
identity card of the moviegoers is
simply ridiculous. Let moviegoers
decide what movies they want
to watch.

MARCH

17 Random Thoughts:
About Movie Ratings

Azharul’s Blog

17 March  @ 2:17 p.m. 1 comment Edit the post

Blog Archive

March
Random Thoughts: About
Movie Ratings
17 March

My Birthday Celebration
14 March

A Video of Our Class
11 March

Choral Speaking
Presentation
2 March

February
January

Hi, Azharul!
Thanks for sharing. I do understand how
you feel. However, I am afraid I do not agree
with you on this issue.
Movie ratings are important to ensure that
young people do not watch what is
unsuitable for them. Inappropriate content
may give them a rude shock and they may
feel uncomfortable. Many young children
go to the movies without their parents and
the ratings serve as a guide to them on what
they should or should not watch.

18  March   4 p.m.

Conclusion

Topic sentence

Supporting details

Anonymous said...

Thesis statement
A thesis statement tells you what the
whole argument is about. There is only
one thesis statement in an article.

TASK 1 Pre-writing

TASK 2 Write a response in Azharul’s blog.

(i) Brainstorm issues on movie ratings:
	 •	 Should	 cartoons	 and	 animated	 movies

be rated?
	 •	 Movie	ratings	can	help	to	control	violence.

(ii) Write topic sentences on movie ratings.

A topic sentence should do the following:
	 •	 It	states	the	main	idea	of	the	paragraph.
	 •	 It	gives	readers	an	idea	of	what	you	are

going to write about.
	 •	 It	gives	directions	on	how	your	ideas

will progress.
	 •	 It	usually	comes	at	the	beginning	of

the paragraph.

(iii) Write supporting details for the topic
sentences you have written.

A well-developed paragraph has not only a
good topic sentence but also well-defined
supporting details.

Supporting details should do the following:
	 •		give	details	and	examples
	 •		explain	the	topic	given
	 •		show	a	cause	and	effect
	 •		persuade	someone	to	agree	with	you

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A Demonstrative Pronouns

B Interrogative Pronouns

1. Interrogative pronouns are
words that are used for asking
questions.

2. Who, whom and whose are
interrogative pronouns that are
used to refer to people.

3. Who is a subject pronoun
while whom is an object
pronoun.
(a) Who would like to play

Scrabble with me?
I would like to play.

(Use 'who' when the answer
is in the subject position.)

(b) Whom did I wave to?
You waved to me.

(Use 'whom' when the answer
is in the object position.)

1. Demonstrative pronouns are
words like this and these to
refer to something near. That
and those are used to refer to
something that is far away.
(a) This is my favourite board

game. (singular)
(b) These are our toys. (plural)
(c) That was what we played

with when we were young.
(singular)

(d) Those were the kites we
made with our siblings.
(plural)

2. We also use this and these for an
action that has just happened.
We use that and those for an
action that happened in the past.
(a) This is a good game. (action

that has just happened)
(b) Those games kept our family

entertained. (action that
happened in the past)

A film director directs
the making of a film.

Link

Check out more information on becoming
a film director:
https://eduadvisor.my/film-video-production

Who is a famous
director?

Where do
they work?

Whom do I speak
to if I am interested in
becoming a director?

What does a film
director do?

TASK 1 Complete the dialogue below with
suitable demonstrative pronouns.

Customer:  Can I have a look at ... mobile
phone over there?

Shop Assistant:  Sure. Is ... the one?
Customer:  Yes, how much is ... ?
Shop Assistant:  ... mobile phone costs RM788.
Customer:  I am afraid it is out of my

budget. Can you recommend a
cheaper one?

Shop Assistant:  How about ... few sets on that
counter over there? They cost
RM350 each and are popular
with many of our customers.

Customer:  ...  seems the right size for me. Let
me take a look at the functions.

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C Possessive Pronouns

Ours

Mine

Yours

Theirs

His
Hers

Possessive pronouns are used to show
ownership.
The words his, hers, yours, mine, ours and
theirs are possessive pronouns.

1. ... wrote the letter of complaint?
 2. To ... did you complain?
 3. ... do you intend to do

this weekend?

TASK 2      Complete the questions below with who, whom, what, whose or which.

TASK 3     Rewrite the sentences
                         below using

possessive pronouns.

1. Those are my cameras.
  Those cameras are mine.

2. This is Juanita’s coat.

3. Please help yourselves to those
pies on the table. They belong
to me.

4. Those calculators belong to us.

5. These board games were bought
by the girls. They belong to them.

6. The clothes are sewn by us. They
are our clothes.

7. He bought a book. The book
belongs to him.

8. This is your tablet. The tablet
belongs to you.

4. ... house are we going to for
the gathering?

5. ... of these would you prefer to buy?
 6. ... movie ticket is this?

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Single syllable /juː/ /juː/ at the beginning /juː/ at the end

few
dew
stew

new
ewe
queue

unicorn
unique
unity

utility
usual
university

curfew
review
renew

menu
adieu
nephew

1. suffer

2. suffuse

3. future

4. further

5. refund

6. refuse

7. deduce

8. deduct

9. induce

10. induct

D Read the sentences as fast as
you can.

1. The ewe in queue ends up in the stew.
 2. 'Reuse, reduce and refuse,' I deduce is

but a rescue!

1. A female sheep
 2. A dish of meat and vegetables
 3. A line of people
 4. A choice of food
 5. A mythical horse with a horn
 6. Not many

Long Vowel Sound
A Listen and repeat

B   Listen to the words and put a tick (✓) in the box if the word has a
 /juː/ sound.

C Guess the word. Each of these sentences below is a clue to a word with
 the /juː/ sound.

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Prepare a scrapbook or a PowerPoint
presentation on the title ‘Traditional
Games vs Online Games’.
•	 Do	an	online	research	on	online	games

and traditional games.
•	 Interview	 your	 parents,	 grandparents

or your neighbours on the games they
played when they were young.

•	 Describe	and	 illustrate	 the	games	you
have chosen.

•	 Explain	how	the	games	are	played.
•	 Prepare	 an	 i-THiNK	 map	 to	 show	 the

differences between the two games.

Enjoy the poem 'The Craze' below.

All I want is a human touch.
For a touchscreen pad I do not care much.
Is there meaning in technology as such?
A mere fad that does nothing much!

Now, you can cut and paste,
so that nothing goes to waste.
Is technology the cause for laze?
Pray be done with the craze.

A world of technology is where we live,
where the Internet is an imperative.
Connections without which we cannot live,
detrimental in excessive.

Let us chat face-to-face,
and dispense with cyberspace.
Let us communicate with grace,
to reconnect the human race.

Teo Hwee Bien

1. Choose one stanza each and discuss the
meaning of the stanza.

2.  Present your work to the class.
3.  Perform a choral speaking activity

based on the poem.
•	 Appoint	a	leader	as	a	conductor.
•	 Recite	the	poem	aloud.
•	 Appoint	individual	students	to	read	aloud

certain lines in the poem.
•	 Speak	clearly.
•	 Take	note	of	your	tone	and	volume.

Link

For an example of choral speaking, watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com watch?v=SOmfvKKubnY

Reflective
Journal

Should traditional games
be preserved?

What type of games would I like
to invent?

1

2

TASK

ction riented
Task

OA

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A Complete the questions.

1. A: What . . . ?
  B: I love to play computer games when I have free time.

2. A: Which . . . ?
  B: I think I will buy the smaller car.

3. A: Who . . . ?
	 	 B:	 I	met	John	and	Kristina	at	the	party.

4. A: Whom . . . ?
  B: I was speaking to the principal of the school at the gate.

5. A: Whose . . . ?
  B: Those books belong to Natasha.

B Complete the exercise below with possessive pronouns.

1. I have seen Jessy wearing that dress. It is definitely  …

2. My brother is an avid stamp collector and these collections are …

3. The flood victims have lost all their clothes and we are donating … to them.

4. Shafinaz did not have any idea on how to do her project so she had a look at …

5. Fatiha and her sister have painted beautiful pictures so we should send … for the art
competition.

6. Let Aida decide what to do with the old furniture as it is …

C Match the topic sentences to their supporting details.

1. Addiction to online games
affects a student’s
academic performance.

2. Technology has changed the
way we communicate.

We also send messages through social media sites
instead of communicating verbally.

It	has	resulted	in	less	time	for	real-life	interaction.

They lose interest in everything else except
the games.

They are easily distracted.

We tend to use mobile phones to text each other
instead	of	talking	to	each	other	face-to-face.

Students became less focused.

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Once Bitten, Twice Shy CHAPTER 7

There is no specific treatment for dengue. We can only prevent it.
Study the poster and talk about the message.

Once Bitten,
        Twice Shy

International Anti-Dengue

Day is observed every year

on June 15.

I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen
to an expository
text

speak
about how to
prevent Aedes
mosquitoes from
breeding

read
a narrative passage
on a Clean-Up
Campaign

write
an informal letter

learn
about auxiliary
verbs and
conjunctions

practise
// and//

appreciate
a poem

CHAPTER

7

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TASK 1 Listen to the text on the life cycle of an Aedes
mosquito. Make notes as you listen. Then,
compare your notes with your friend.

Adult
mosquitoEggs

(in egg raft)

Larva
(wiggler) Pupa

Mosquito Life Cycle

+6011-554421 Raju

+6016-123456 Michael

+6012-654321 Ling
take care of yourself

staying away

get well soon

should drink

keep yourself hydrated

are unwell

feverish

ache

preventive measures

Aina, ... .You ... plenty of barley
water to ... . I shall boil some
for you tomorrow.

Do ... and get well soon. I heard that you may be ... from
school for a while. Don’t worry about school work. Take
some rest and I shall pass you the notes and exercises we
receive in class on the way back from school.

Aina, so sorry to hear that you ... I heard
that dengue fever is terrible. Do you feel
... ? Does your body ... ? My cousin had
dengue fever too and she told me that
prevention is better than cure. I hope your
family is taking all ... to curb dengue.

21st
Century
Skills

TASK 2 Aina has been absent from school for suspected dengue fever. Complete
the messages below using the phrases and words given.

TASK 3 Talk to a person who has experienced dengue fever. Share the
information with the class.

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Kitchen

Yard

BedroomBedroom

Bedroom

Living Room

Dining
Room

Change water in
vases every other day

Fit gully trap with
anti-mosquito
valve

- Cover toilet bowls
- Cover gully traps
- Seal off the
  overflow pipes of
  the flushing system

Clean air-conditioner trays
Check roof gutters regularly

Apron Drain

Apron Drain

Keep toys and canvas
sheets under shelter

Remove water
from plant
pot plates

Do not use plant
pot plates if they
are not needed

Toilet

Dispose of unwanted
containers properly

Vase Glass Bowl

Examples:	 •	 You	should	remove	water	 from	the	plates	of
potted	plants	that	are	kept	indoors.

•	 You	should	not	use	plates	for	potted	plants	in
your garden.

TASK 4 The diagram below shows the symptoms of dengue fever. Ask and
answer questions based on the information given.

Does your
back	ache?

Yes,	it	does. Yes,	I	do.

No,	it	doesn't. No,	I	don't.

Fever

Rash

Back
pain

Joint
pain

Headache

Pain behind
the eyes

Muscle pain

Nausea and
vomiting

Do	you	have
a	fever?

TASK 5 In groups, talk about what you can do to prevent Aedes mosquitoes
from breeding in your house.

Do you know of any  other preventive measures not mentioned in the diagram? Share them with your friends.

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2. Tick (✓) the statements that are true.
  a. Aedes mosquitoes were breeding in Taman D’Utama.

b. Five residents from Taman D’Utama have contracted dengue fever.

c. We can fight dengue by just keeping our house clean.

d. One way to destroy Aedes breeding grounds is to get rid of
     stagnant water.

e. The fight against dengue is everyone’s responsibility.

Urgent Red Alert Zone
Five residents have been hospitalised for
dengue. Let’s combat Aedes together.

Objectives of the campaign:
• Destroy Aedes breeding grounds in the

neighbourhood.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the environment

in the housing estate.
• Give the housing estate a facelift.
• Create a common understanding and

bond among the residents.

The �ght against Aedes is a shared
responsibility, not a blame game.

Unity is strength. Join us in the �ght
against the deadly disease. Your cooperation
ensures the safety of all.

A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT IS A
SAFE ENVIRONMENT

NOTICE

Taman D’Utama

Calling all residents of Taman D’Utama

Date:   Sunday, 30 April
Time:   7.00 a.m.
Attire:  Wear long sleeve shirts and
              long pants.

Clean-Up Campaign

Get Rid of
AEDES

Below are the division of tasks on the
day. Please register at the respective
booths at 8 p.m. on 29 April.

Group 1
Cut grass in the playground and the
backyards of houses.

Group 2
Collect and sort rubbish in the
neighbourhood. Locate and clear
stagnant water in gardens, drains
and housing compounds.

Group 3
Put up banners to educate the
residents on the dangers of dengue.

a. One party blames others for something bad
that has happened

b. Things done to make something look
more attractive

c. To try to stop something bad from happening

Meaning Word/Expression from the text

1. Complete the table below.

Read

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Aedes	aegypti	is	a	day-biting
mosquito.	The	mosquito	is
most	active	during	daylight	for
approximately	two	hours	after	sunrise
and	several	hours	before	sunset.

Moving Beyond the Text

Prepare a poster to create
awareness on the dangers
of dengue.

Urgent Red Alert Zone
Five residents have been hospitalised for
dengue. Let’s combat Aedes together.

Objectives of the campaign:
• Destroy Aedes breeding grounds in the

neighbourhood.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the environment

in the housing estate.
• Give the housing estate a facelift.
• Create a common understanding and

bond among the residents.

The �ght against Aedes is a shared
responsibility, not a blame game.

Unity is strength. Join us in the �ght
against the deadly disease. Your cooperation
ensures the safety of all.

A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT IS A
SAFE ENVIRONMENT

NOTICE

Taman D’Utama

Calling all residents of Taman D’Utama

Date:   Sunday, 30 April
Time:   7.00 a.m.
Attire:  Wear long sleeve shirts and
              long pants.

Clean-Up Campaign

Get Rid of
AEDES

Below are the division of tasks on the
day. Please register at the respective
booths at 8 p.m. on 29 April.

Group 1
Cut grass in the playground and the
backyards of houses.

Group 2
Collect and sort rubbish in the
neighbourhood. Locate and clear
stagnant water in gardens, drains
and housing compounds.

Group 3
Put up banners to educate the
residents on the dangers of dengue.

stagnant not flowing or moving
alert a warning

Glossary

3. List two other activities that
the residents can do to keep
the housing estate free from
Aedes mosquitoes.

a.  ______________________
  ______________________
b.  ______________________
  ______________________

4. In what way is the fight
against Aedes mosquitoes a
shared responsibility?

Vocabulary Journal

My word in a sentence:

Definition:

Part of speech:

A synonym
for my word:

An illustration
to represent
my word:

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WORD STUDY

A dictionary is a useful tool to help us
expand our vocabulary.

•	 A	 good	 dictionary	 not	 only	 gives	 you
the meaning but also shows you how
the word is pronounced, which syllable
is stressed and the parts of speech.

•	 It	will	also	give	you	examples	of	how
the word is used in a sentence.

•	 Study	the	extract	below	from
a dictionary.

Microcephaly	is	a	medical	condition	in
which	the	brain	does	not	develop	properly
resulting	in	a	smaller	than	normal	head.

Link
Zika virus is also spread primarily by
Aedes mosquito bites and is linked to
the birth defect microcephaly.

www.who.int/mediacentre/
factsheets/zika/en

Refer to your own dictionary and check out the features available.

Word Building Common Learner Errors Extra Example

1. [ C or U] something that is your job or duty to deal with
[+ to in�nitive] It’s her responsibility to ensure the project
�nishes on time.

She takes her responsibilities as a nurse very seriously.

2. have responsibility
 to be in a position of authority over someone and to

have a duty to make sure certain things are done.
 Jenny, you have responsibility for clearing up the room

after the class.

3. have a responsibility to sb
 to have a duty to work for or help someone who is in a

position of authority over you
 The company says it cannot cut its prices any more

because it has a responsibility to its shareholders.

responsibility  noun

BrE /r,spns'blti/ ; NAmE/ r,spanns'blti/

MeaningPronunciation

Sentence

Part	of	speech

Stressed syllable

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A

B
C

D

Writing an Informal Letter

•	 Write	on	the	right	hand	corner.
•	 Take	note	of	punctuation.
•	 Write	the	postcode	and	the	state	on	the	same	line.
	 Example:
	 5-1-2,	Apartment	Sri	Putra,
Jalan	Bangsar,
59000	Kuala	Lumpur

Capitalise	the	first
letter	of	the	month.
Example:
15 May 20XX

Capitalise	the	first	letter
of	the	word	and	end
with	a	comma.
Example:
Your	friend,

Begin	with	capital	letters.
Example:
Dear	Emelia,
Dearest	Ain,
My	dear	Suyin,

Paragraph 1
Ask about his health condition.
Write questions beginning with:
	 •	Has	your	condition	…?
	 •	How	are	you	coping	…?
	 •	What	are	you	doing	to	…?
Give suggestions:
	 •	Why	don’t	you	…	.
	 •	It	would	be	good	if

you	could	…	.
	 •	I	suggest	you	…	.

Paragraph 2
Write about what happened
in school. Give details about
what happened.
Use words that indicate time:
•	Last	week	...	.
•	While	you	were	away

from school ... .
•	A	few	days	ago	...	.

Paragraph 3
Wish him a speedy
recovery.
•	I	hope	you	would	…	.
•	Our	class	cannot

wait	to	…	.
•	We	hope	to	…	.

Your friend is down with dengue

fever. Write a letter to:

•	ask	about	his	health	condition

•	tell	your	friend	about	the	latest
happenings in your class or school

•	wish	him	a	speedy	recovery

TASK 1 Brainstorm for Ideas.

Pre-writing
Where would you write these?

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A Auxiliary Verbs
In	some	cases,	did is used to add	emphasis:	"I	did	put	the	rubbish	out!	I	really	did!"

do not

did

did not

does not

do

does

Auxiliary	verbs	are	helping	verbs.	In	the	simple	present	tense,	do	functions	as	an	auxiliary	to express
the negative and to ask questions. Does	 is	 substituted	 for	 third-person	singular	subjects	 in	 the
present	tense.	The	past	tense	did	works	with	all	persons,	singular	and	plural.

You can begin your letter like this:

•	How	are	you	getting	on?
•	How	have	you	been	doing?
•	Has	your	condition	improved?
•	I	hope	you	are	in	good	health.

You may use some of the expressions below to
end your letter:

•	Please	give	my	regards	to	your
parents/brother/sister.

•	Best	wishes.
•	Goodbye	and	all	the	best.
•	Please	write	soon.
•	I	hope	to	hear	from	you	soon.
•	I	am	looking	forward	to	hearing	from	you.

TASK 2 Write the letter.

Does •	 A	male	Aedes	mosquito	does	not	feed	on	human	blood.

Do •	 Do	female	Aedes	mosquitoes	feed	on	human	blood?

Did •	 Did	the	residents	know	about	the	campaign?
•	 Did	the	mosquito	bite	you?

TASK 1    Complete the sentences below with the words in the box.

a. Although I was late, I ... participate in the clean-up last week.
b. Nina ... know what to do when her sister had a fever.
c. Keevan ... mind helping to clean the old folks’ home.
d. ... you always sort your rubbish before disposing it?
e. ... Juanita attend talks on how to lead a healthy lifestyle?
f. We ... know much about our new neighbours.

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Auxiliary Verbs should and should not

B Conjunctions

Conjunctions are used to join sentences together.

Function Example

1. To give advice, a
recommendation
or a suggestion

•	 Do	you	have	a	fever?
You should see
a doctor.

•  You should not take
medication without the
advice of a doctor.

2. To express that
a situation is
likely in the
future (prediction)

•	 The	campaign should
start on time tomorrow.

•  Everything has been
planned, there should
not be any delay.

3. To express an
obligation that is
not as strong
as ‘must’

•	 We	should keep the
environment clean
to ensure that the
residential area is free
from Aedes mosquitoes.

•  We should not litter.

and
(to show addition, similarity or equality)

I am gathering information on how the hot weather
causes heatstroke and dehydration.

but
(to show a contrast)

The park is a beautiful place but it is littered with
rubbish.

or
(to connect two or more possibilities)

The children can help to sweep the dried leaves or pick
up discarded containers.

TASK 2 Make as many sentences
as you can using should
or should not based on
the poster below.

TASK 3     Join the sentences using and, but, or or.
 1. The waterfall is a good place to camp. It is full of rubbish.
 2. I like to sweep the garden. I do not like to clean the flower pots.
 3. My family clears the fallen leaves in the drains. My family cuts the grass.
 4.	 Saliza	wrote	the	letter.	She	posted	it.
 5. The	committee	members	have	suggested	clearing	the	compounds	this	Saturday.

The	committee	members	have	suggested	clearing	the	compounds	this	Sunday.

Do not wear clothes
that expose your
arms and legs.

Use mosquito nets or
mosquito repellent
while sleeping during
the day.

Use aerosol
repellent during the
day to prevent
mosquito bites.

Remove water from
coolers and other
small containers at
least once a week.

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Ex
ib

it
io

n

Peace by Piece
The world is getting smaller
and it is breaking into bits.
Let’s put it back together.

Peace by piece
the puzzle fits.

Repairs can all be tended
by the tiniest of friends.
As working all together

peace by piece
the puzzle mends.

say

semy

ma

my
eye
why
night
cry

science

say
rain
cake
clay
way
pale

C A cinquain is a five-line poem. The
word cinq means five in French.

Read the cinquain below
on Mosquitoes.

Write your own cinquain on
dengue. Use the words given in
this section. You may add your
own words with the sounds
// and //.

B Complete the tree map below
with the words given.

buy like
papernamedate

rail I
fire shake

wide

Put up a mini exhibition on The
Dangers of Aedes Mosquitoes.

•		Set	up	an	exhibition	space	in	your
school during recess.

•		Take	turns	to	explain	the
information gathered.

•		Get	 students	 who	 come	 to	 your
exhibition to vote for the most
informative booth.

•		Prepare	a	quiz	for	participants	who
come to visit your exhibition.

•		Prepare	 a	 prize	 to	 be	 given	 out
during the school assembly for the
best answer.

ction riented
Task

OA

Mosquitoes	(one word)
live	life	(two words)
bite	and	dine	(three words)
like	rain	daylight	night	(four words)
nature	(one word)

Diphthongs

A Listen to the words and
repeat them.

Celia Berrell

// //

Diphthongs

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•	 You	may	illustrate	it	using	a	PowerPoint

or draw on large pieces of paper.
•	 Select	interesting	graphics	from	the

Internet or draw pictures to illustrate
your poem.

•	 Type	or	write	out	your	poem.
•	 Choose	a	piece	of	music	that	you	feel	is

suitable for the poem.
•	 Read	 aloud	 as	 you	 play	 the	 music	 and

display your pictures.

All	About	Aedes	Mosquitoes
	 •	 Do	an	online	research	or	gather

information	from	the	library	and	prepare:
	 	 -	a	poster	on	how	Aedes	mosquitoes	breed
	 	 -	a	video	clip	or	a	PowerPoint	presentation

Myths	and	Facts	of	Dengue	Fever
	 •	 Put	up	 information	on	 symptoms	of

dengue	fever.
	 •	 Invite	students	who	have	had	dengue

fever	to	share	their	experiences.

Ways	to	Combat	Dengue	Fever
	 •	 Put	up	photographs	of	places	in	the	school

that	pose	a	threat.
	 •	 Suggest	 ways	 in	 which	 all	 students	 can

help	to	make	the	school	a	safe	place	for	all.
	 •	 Include	pictures	and	illustrations.

G
ro

up
 3

G
ro

up
 2

G
ro

up
 1 Reflective

Journal

What new information have I gathered about health and  the environment?

What do I feel strongly about  the topic?

1

What actions would I take in the future to ensure that we have a clean environment?

3

2

TASK 2 Read and illustrate your poem.

TASK 1 Write your own poem using the same style as in the poem,
Peace by Piece.

•	Select	a	panel	of	students	as	judges.
•	Prepare	a	score	sheet	on	how	the

participants will be judged.
•	Get	 a	 student	 from	 each	 group	 to

recite the poetry they have written.
•	Present	an	award	for	the

best recitation.

TASK 3 Conduct a Poetry Slam

Choose an issue you would like to write about.

Stanza 2
 Give advice/offer a solution in

three lines.
 Write a conclusion in two lines.

Stanza 1
 Write about the issue in two lines.
 Decide how you can solve this

problem in three lines.

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A Choose the correct spelling.

1. rubbish  rabbish rubish

2. enviroment  envirement  environment

3. separation  seperetion  separetion

4. mosquitos  mosquitoes  mosqitoes

5. dengeu  denggie dengue

B Match the statements to the advice.

C Complete the paragraph with suitable conjunctions.

Last	Saturday	morning,	Adam	was	in	a	hurry	...	accidentally	left	a	bag	of	rubbish	by
Reihan’s front gate. Reihan was annoyed to see the rubbish ... he realised that it was a small
matter.	He	could	dispose	 it	 ...	wait	 for	Adam	to	do	it	 ...	he	decided	it	would	be	better	to
dispose it ... tell Adam about it later.

D Rearrange the parts given below to form a letter.

Statement Advice

1. I have a headache.

2. The class begins at 8 a.m.

3. Lina is quite hungry.

4. Morgan wants to become a
basketball player for the school.

5. Elaine does not feel well.

a)	 He	should	start	training	hard.

b) You should start preparing the food.

c)	 She	should	stay	in	bed.

d) You should not stay up late at night.

e) You should get started so that you
will not be late.

How are you? I met your aunt yesterday and was told that your brother has been
warded for food poisoning. I heard that he had diarrhoea and started vomiting
badly soon after he consumed food bought from the hawker centre near your
house. How is his condition? I do hope that he is better now.

I understand that your parents are out of town and that you are buying food at the
hawker centre. Perhaps you should cook some simple meals at home instead of buying
food from the hawker centre. Please make sure that he takes plenty of fluids too.

Please take care of yourselves.

No. 22, Jalan Indah,
Taman Bukit Mewah,
82000 Pontian,
Johor.

Send my regards to your brother.

Yours sincerely,
Shoba

Dear Ani, 16 May 20XX

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The Savvy e-Shopper CHAPTER 8

T O
T O

B U Y
B U Y
O R

N O T

•	 Do	people	always	buy	the	things	they	need?
•	 Which	do	you	prefer,	buying	things	in	shops	and	malls	or	shopping	online?	Why?

CHAPTER

8 The Savvy
  e-Shopper

I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen
to a dialogue and
share opinions on
being thrifty

speak
about slogans

read
an article on online
shopping

write
an e-diary

learn
about adverbs

practise
// and //

appreciate
a poem

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Need

•	 Designer	T-shirt
•	 Badminton	racquet
•	 Birthday	present
•	 Handbag
•	 Backpack

Items Want

Listening to a Dialogue

When we shop, we think of what we need and what we want. When we want
something, we wish we can have it, but we can live without it. When we need
something, we must have it. It is essential.

TASK 1 Listen to the dialogue. Tick (✓) these items according to the
correct category.

TASK 2 Slogans are catchy phrases used by companies in their advertising
campaigns to promote products, events or activities. Look at the
slogans below.

•	 Create	three	slogans	relating	to	either	online	shopping	or	retail
shopping.	Keep	them	simple	but	interesting.	They	can	be	funny,	too.

•	 Talk	about	the	slogans	with	your	friends.	Will	the	slogans	influence
you	to	shop?

Now Everyone Can ShopShopping till youdrop
Shop

Just a click away
Shop2UShop2U

Stay
Why pay
Whenyou can

!

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TASK 4 Compare e-shopping and in-store shopping with a friend. Use the
statements below to help you. Think of other ways to compare the two
forms of shopping.

•	Personal	and	interactive	assistance		 •	Wide	selection	of	goods
•	Can	be	done	in	the	comfort	of	home	 •	Easy	to	shop	–	click	and	buy
•	Socialise	with	friends	while	shopping		 •	See	and	feel	the	goods

TASK 3 Listen to the text on Jane's new pastime. Discuss and list the main ideas
in the passage. Complete the diagram below.  Write a summary based
on the ideas.

e-Shopping In-store	shopping

Jane's
New Pastime

Payment

...

Shopping	list

...

Feelings

...

Delivery

...

TASK 5 May Lin ordered a cordless mouse from an online shop. The item
has not been delivered after two weeks. She makes a complaint to
the customer service of the online shop. Role-play the conversation.

Customer	service:	 Hello,	this	is	Lazara	Online	Shop.	How	may	I	help	you?
May	Lin:	 Hello.	I	would	like	to	make	a	complaint	about	the	delivery	of	an	item,

a	cordless	mouse	that	I	ordered	two	weeks	ago.	At	the	time	of	order,
I	was	 informed	 that	 the	 item	will	be	delivered	within	five	working
days.	But,	I	haven’t	received	it	yet.

Customer	service:	 Can	I	have	your	name	and	your	order	number?
May	Lin:		 My	name	is	Khoo	May	Lin	and	my	order	number	is	5556.
Customer	service:	 Miss	Khoo,	I’ll	check	your	order	now.	Please	hold	the	line.	Yes,	I	have

your	order	here.	Your	 item	will	be	delivered	as	soon	as	possible.	 I
would	like	to	apologise	for	the	delay.

May	Lin:	 All	right,	I’ll	be	waiting	for	the	delivery.

Think	of	other	situations	that	will	lead	the	customer	to	make	a	complaint.
Example:	poor	service	at	a	shopping	centre
Write	out	conversations	of	complaint.

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Online shopping

NEWS ART LIFESTYLE HEALTH CONTACT
ONLINE
SHOPPING

Share it!jTweet it! Like it!w HOME

Read the article on online shopping below and answer the questions.

Online shopping is all the rage nowadays. The number of online shoppers is increasing every
day as shopping is a breeze and bargains are irresistible. Shopping has never been easier or
more convenient. All you need to do is to browse through the e-commerce stores to find
what you are looking for.

•	 Online	stores	offer	better	prices	than	shopping	malls	because
 of the keen competition among online businesses to attract
 more online shoppers.
•	 You	 can	 get	 the	 best	 prices	 within	 minutes	 by	 browsing
 through websites.
•	 There	is	no	hassle	of	dressing	up,	leaving	the	house,	traffic
 jams and parking woes.
•	 Online	stores	are	open	24/7	–	you	can	shop	at	your	own	pace
 and time.

•	 They	offer	a	wide	variety	of	products.
•	 You	can	shop	in	comfort	at	home	away	from	crowds	and	queues.

•	 The	website	might	be	unreliable.	So,	use	a	website	familiar	to	family	and	friends.
•	 You	might	end	up	with	fake	or	counterfeit	goods	from	bogus	online	shops.
•	 There	is	a	possibility	of	fraudulent	transactions	and	hidden	costs.
•	 You	need	to	disclose	personal	information.

WHY DO PEOPLE SHOP ONLINE?

WHAT ARE THE DOWNSIDES?

Izara Ilyaz July 30 at 4:07 p.m.

Read

tay stingy about revealing your personal information.
 heck your financial information regularly either online or with the bank.
 ddress the problem immediately if you suspect something is amiss.
 aintain careful records of your banking and financial accounts.

S
C
A
M

TIPS TO REDUCE RISK

Glossary
browsing  read or survey casually
hassle  prolonged trouble

or inconvenience
fraudulent  intending to deceive

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WORD STUDY (Build New Words)

Form as many words as you can from the
word given below:

1. Read the sentences below and tick (✓)	the	correct	statements.

a.	Many	people	find	online	shopping	attractive.

b.	Browsing	through	e-commerce	shops	is	time-consuming.

c.	Shops	and	e-commerce	shops	follow	a	fixed	shopping	schedule.

d.	Bogus	online	shops	may	sell	fake	or	counterfeit	goods.

e.	Buyers	should	be	wary	about	revealing	personal	information.

2.	 Answer	the	following	questions.

a. What	is	the	shopping	trend	among	people	nowadays?
  b. How	are	online	shoppers	able	to	shop	at	their	own	pace	and	time?
  c. What	type	of	undesirable	goods	might	buyers	end	up	with?
  d. Why	should	buyers	remember	the	acronym	SCAM?
  e. Do	 you	 think	 that	 by	 2050	 online	 shopping	 will	 be	 more	 popular	 than

in-store	shopping?

•	 List	as	many	words	as	you	can	within
two minutes.

•	 At	the	end	of	the	time	given,	read	out
the	words.

•	 Give	one	point	for	every	word.
•	 The	player	with	the	most	points	wins.

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Vocabulary Journal

An illustration to represent
my word:

My word in a sentence:

Definition:

Part of speech:

A synonym
for my word:
Moving Beyond the Text

a

a

a

b

c

cc

cd

d
d

d

d
e

e
e

e
g

gk

km
t

m

m

p s

Get details for the
poster: objectives,
date, time and venue
of campaign. The
messages should
reflect the risks of
shopping online.

Advertise the campaign
through jingles and
songs. Inform friends
and family by word
of mouth.

Prepare a suitable
artwork and design
after receiving the
information for the
poster. The artwork
or design must reflect
the message.

Prepare a speech
to be delivered at
the launching of the
campaign. The message
should emphasise
the objectives of the
campaign, the risks of
shopping online and
some advice or tips.

Choose	 one	 of	 the	 tasks	 below	 to	 set	 up	 a
campaign	on	online	shopping	safety.

Writing an e-diary
An	e-diary	is	a	creative	personal	record	of
one’s	experiences	as	one	goes	about	one’s
daily	work.

TASK 1 The school Consumer Club
organised a talk on Shopping
Online and Internet Safety. Write
an entry into your e-diary about
the talk and your feelings about
it. Elaborate on the points given.

21st
Century
Skills

All Write Round Robin

TASK 2

Work in small groups and
address the issue:
 Shopping – needs and wants

Write an idea on a piece of
paper and pass it on to the
person next to you.

Read what your friend has
written and write a new idea.

After the time limit, read the
list within the group.

Then, present it to the class.

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My e-Diary

March April May

Home e-Diary Video Blog About me Link Contact

Entry Heading

chat

Date

Performance

VisualWriting

Opinion
Show	how	an	action	or
something	takes	place
•	 She	reads	the	mail	slowly.
•	 Interest	in	online
shopping	spreads	quickly.

Show	when	or	for	how	long
an	action	or	something	is
done	or	happens
•	 She	will	read	the
article	soon.

•	 The	guests	arrived
early	for	the
boutique	launching.

Show	where	an	action
takes	place
•	 They	looked
everywhere	for
the	shirts.

•	 Please	place	the
shopping	bag	here.

Adverbs of Manner Adverbs of Time Adverbs of Place

Words	that	describe	a	verb,	an	adjective	or	another	adverb

A dv e rb s

quietly
loudly
softly

carefully
gently

again
before
lately
now

today

above
around
away
below
there

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My e-Diary

March April May

Home e-Diary Video Blog About me Link Contact

Entry Heading

chat

DateThesis statement
There	are	risks	in
online shopping

Topic sentence 1
Overbuying/

Impulse	buying

Supporting details
Needs and wants

...

Supporting details
...
...

Supporting details
Internet	safety

...

Topic sentence 2
Counterfeit/
Fake goods

Topic sentence 3
Hidden	cost
The first online
shopping site on the
Internet was the pizza
shop by Pizza Hut in
1994.

carefully

barely yesterday
soon

neatlynow
seriously later

correctly

TASK 1 Fill in the blanks in each of the sentences below with a suitable adverb of
manner or time .

1.	 As	parents,	we	should	look	...	at	advertisements	aimed	at	children.
 2.	 The	Consumer	Club	should	manage	their	funds	...	.
 3.	 I	would	suggest	you	dress	...	for	school.
 4.	 Din	was	so	excited	he	could	...	breathe.
 5.	 "Who	can	answer	this	...?"	asked	the	teacher.
 6.	 They	went	to	the	new	shopping	mall	...	.
 7.	 Don't	disturb	me	...	.	I	will	talk	to	you	...	.
 8.	 Hurry	up!	The	shop	is	closing	...	.

TASK 2 Read the dialogue and fill in the blanks with appropriate adverbs.

carefully anywhere soon now upstairs

frequently last night later properly tomorrow

Jeremy:	 Puan	Hamidah	will	be	retiring	 ... 	(time)	which	is	in	the	middle	of	next
month.	Let’s	get	her	a	present.

Sipin:	 We	can	check	the	Mode	website	for	something	suitable.	My	sister	buys
from	this	online	shopping	website	 ... 	(manner).	In	fact,	she	ordered	a
handbag ... 	(time)	and	it	will	be	delivered	within	two	days.

Hannah:	 It’s	so	convenient	 to	shop	online,	 isn’t	 it?	As	we	are	not	allowed	to	go
... 	(place)	to	shop,	let’s	look	at	the	website	 ...  (time) and check the

items ... 	(manner)
Sipin:	 All	 right,	my	computer	 is	 ... 	 (place)	 in	my	 room.

Let’s	go	and	take	a	look.
Jeremy:	 It	has	two	forms	of	payment	–	credit	card	or	cash	on

delivery.	We	can	pay	by	cash	 ...  (time) when the
item	is	delivered.

Sipin:	 Yes,	we	will	select	the	item	and	take	pictures	of	it
... 	 	(manner)	and	let	the	rest	of	the	class	have	a

look ... 		(time).	Take	a	majority	vote,	split	the	total	cost	and	settle	the
payment	with	cash	on	delivery.

Hannah:	 All	right.	Let’s	go	for	it.

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Link

Check this out on YouTube:
Adverb Song from Grammaropolis –
“Do You Qualify?”

TASK 3 Insert the given adverbs into the sentences.

1.	 Jenny	 moved	 away	 from	 the	 computer	 after	 she	 had	 made	 her	 online
orders.	(quickly)

2.	 The	con	man	was	caught	for	online	fraud.	(eventually)

3.	 She	 danced	 around	 the	 hall	 when	 she	 received	 the	 goods	 she	 had	 ordered
online. (happily)

4.	 They	went	to	the	launching	ceremony	of	the	company’s	website.	(eagerly)

5. The	online	shop	where	I	bought	the	shirts	from	is	reliable.	(recently)

Examples: Quietly, she counted her money.
 She quietly counted her money.
 She counted her money quietly.

Usually adverbs are
formed by adding
the suffix –ly.

TASK 4 Adverbs can be placed at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end
of a sentence.

Use the words given here to form sets of sentences as shown above.
1.		 confidently
2.		 hopefully
3.		 diligently
4.		 clearly
5.		 attentively

TASK 5 Complete the following sentences with suitable adverbs of place, manner
or time.

1. Can	I	leave	these	items	of	clothing	…	on	this	counter?

2. The	salesgirl	explained	…	how	we	could	use	the	voucher	for	our	next	purchase.

3. We	walked	round	the	mall	…	to	admire	the	window	displays.

4. I	check	my	list	of	‘needs	and	wants’	…	to	make	sure	that	I	spend	within
my	budget.

5. I	have	seen	this	e-shop	portal	…	and	I	think	it	is	reliable.

6. The	price	of	the	laptop	is	lower	…	from	what	it	was	tagged	…	.

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B Read the words aloud.

C	 In the following list of words,
circle the word that does not
have the same // or // sound.

D Read the sentences aloud.
Say which word has an /əʊ/
sound and which has a /ɔɪ/
sound.

Which words have the same sound as
the word ‘gold’?

Which words have the same sound as
the word ‘boy’?

cold
hose
old

comb
hold
food

coat
home
bought

place
voice
lake

buoy
shoe
oil

how
boot
no

go
boat
no

gold
bold
home

toy
joy

enjoy
boil
coin
noise

boy


s Ω

so

1. goal cod coal foal

2. coy play foe ahoy

3. nose rose dose lose

4. noise moist poise cruise

5. destroy cowboy toast envoy

/əʊ//ɔɪ/

A boy and his boat hit a buoy.

The gold coin is cold.

The goal is to go to Gold Coast.

Enjoy the voice of the old cowboy.

Boil soy and oyster in a bowl.

Diphthongs
A Listen to the words and repeat them.

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ction riented
Task

OA

Create	a	social	media	page	on	the	Internet	to	promote	a	product.

Promotion
Share through

other social media
applications

Slogan
...

Products
Type: ...
Target market: ...
Pictures: ...

Name of Online
Shop

...

ShopOnline

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Reflective
Journal

2 What precautions
must I take when
shopping online?

1 What are some
aspects of online shopping

that I would like to know
more about?

5 When reading
factual texts, how do I

differentiate Thesis Statements
from Topic Sentences?

3 How do I go about setting
up an online shop?

4 Is it possible for my
friends and I to start an

e-retail shop?
TASK 1 Discuss the following questions.

1.	What	is	the	persona	doing?
2.	Describe	the	persona’s	feelings.
3.	'I	took	out	my	wallet,	frowned	a	little'.Why	did	the	persona	do	this?

TASK 2     Illustrate the poem in a comic strip.

Read the poem.

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Going Shopping
I got my allowance today,
For doing all my chores
So I grabbed my dad and ran to the car
And said, “Let’s go to the store!”

As we walked in, my dad said,
“Get anything you want.”
So I raced through the aisles,
I didn’t know where to start!

I ran to the ice cream aisle,
And got five of each flavour they had
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry,
And Rocky road for my dad.

And I raced to the toy aisle,
To get some things to play
A box of blocks, a set of toy trains,
A new phone, computer, and video games.

I decided to get myself some brand new clothes
So I got socks and shoes,
Pants and suits,
I got them all because I couldn't choose.

I then remembered mom,
So I decided to get her some perfume
But I didn’t know which one to get
So I got one of each, and an extra too.

I went to checkout,
My cart overflowing with stuff
My dad looked at me and said,
“Don’t you think that’s a little too much?”

It took two hours to ring up
Four hundred dollars and seventy-five cents was final the sum
I took out my wallet, frowned a little,
And walked out with just a package of gum.

Nazira Davroni
A Read the passage and identify the adverbs in the paragraph. Give the opposites
of the adverbs.

Are	teenagers	spending	less	time	playing	sports	and	going	outdoors?	 	Many
parents	are	very	worried	that	their	children	are	happily	going	online	to	chat	and
do	 Internet	 shopping.	 Gini	 has	 been	 trying	 hard	 to	 persuade	 her	 parents	 to	 let
her	have	her	own	computer.	Her	mother	says	she	is	worried	that	Gini	would	only
occasionally	use	the	computer	for	school	work.	Instead	she	would	spend	more	of
her	time	browsing	through	Lazara.

1.	 My	 brother	 worked	 with persistence and effort on his online
business to make it a success.

2.	 I	had	to	pay	for	the	vase	which	I	broke	without intention.

3.	 The	delivery	man	arrived	on time.

4. In the end,	the	con	men	were	caught.

5.	 I	find	shopping	online	interesting	as	the	online	shops	update	their	line	of	products
at short intervals of time.

C		Complete the word puzzle. The last letter of the word is the first letter of the
next word. Use the clues to help you.  The first word has been done for you.

frequently

finally

accidentally

punctually diligently
B	Replace the phrases in bold with the given adverbs.

W

W NE

E

M

L

B P

S
S

I

T

T

E

- WEBSITE  - location connected to Internet
to maintain web pages

E - dear or highly priced
E  - a shop on Internet
P - advertises
S - a swindle or fraud
M - a shopping centre
L - a rule enacted for community
W - desire, wish for possession
T - an urban area with a name
N - essential

Clues

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CHAPTERS 5 - 82
A Read the sentences and underline the words with the following vowel sounds /a/,

/e/, / / and //.
 1.	 Put	on	this	old	coat	as	the	night	air	is	cold.
 2.	 Roy	is	the	boy	who	boiled	the	oil.
 3.	 It	hurts	when	I	try	to	open	my	right	eye	wide.
 4.	 Please	shake	the	baking	tray	to	get	rid	of	the	cake	crumbs.
 5.	 He	lifts	the	door	knob	and	knocks	non-stop.

B Join the sentence parts with the appropriate conjunctions.

C Underline the correct answer.

1.  Usually,	most	guests	…	(arrive,	arrives)	on	time	for	an	event.

2.  He	…	(enjoy,	enjoys)	shopping	online	because	of	the	wide	array	of	things.

3.  The	municipal	council	…	(has,	have)	intensified	efforts	to	clean	up	the	housing	estates.

4.  The	cultural	night	…	(signify,	signifies)	a	revival	of	students’	interest	in	cultural	practices.

5. Our	parents	…	(know,	knows)	that	we	only	watch	movies	that	are	suitable	for	us.

D Complete the word puzzle below. Use the clues to help you.
Clues
 1. a	grammar	item	–	an	article
 2.	 drops	of	water	seen	on	leaves	early	in

the	morning
 3.	 stream	of	water
 4.	 meteorological	conditions	or

atmospheric	conditions
 5.	 a	visible	mass	of	watery	vapour	floating

in	the	atmosphere
 6. opposite of wet

1

2

3

5

6

4

Column A Column B

1.	 We	made	sure	we	arrived	on	time

but
and
or

the	bottles	sent	for	recycling.

2.	 She	wants	to	buy	a	present put	up	the	festive	decorations.

3.	 The	bins	have	been	emptied mosquitoes	will	breed	there.

4.	 We	have	decorated	the	house
we would have missed the child
naming	ceremony.

5.	 Please	 make	 sure	 the	 plates	 for
the	flower	pots	are	dry

she	does	not	have	enough	money.

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Stand by Me CHAPTER 9

Stand by Me

‘Best friends make the good times
better and the hard times easier.’

•  Do you agree with this statement?
•  How is this true in your life?

I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen
to a speech about
making friends

speak
about friendship

read
a brochure about
Friendship Day

write
a journal about
friendship

learn
about phrasal
verbs, prepositions
of direction and
position

practise
// and //

appreciate
a short story

CHAPTER

9

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TASK 1 Listen to Lasimbang’s speech about How to Make Friends.
Complete the following sentences with the correct words
or phrases.

A B C
What do you do when you meet a new person? Introduce yourself

and talk
Just smile Nothing

Do you like to work in groups, pairs or alone? Groups Pairs Alone
 How many friends sit with you during recess? More than 4 2-3 0-1
 How often do people ask you for advice or help? Always Sometimes Rarely
 How many friends’  birthdays do you remember? More than 4 2-3 0-1
 Do you like your friends’ company? Always Sometimes Rarely

Many A’s
You are friendly and

have many friends

Many B’s
You are a good

friend

Many C’s
You need to be more friendly. Take a few tips from the quiz

TASK 3 List other things you can do to make friends. Share with
your friends. Jot Thoughts

Pairs Compare

21st
Century
Skills

21st
Century
Skills

Listening to a Speech

HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS
1. Be ready to … and … . People will like you because you …what they have to say.

2. Join … or … . It is easy to make friends with people who share the … as you. You
can have lots of fun while carrying out … activities.

3. Join or form a … to make new friends. You will … them frequently to discuss …,
projects and … Your … will become your friends.

TASK 2 Do you find it difficult to talk to your friends? Answer this quiz
to find out if you are good at making friends. Compare your
answers with your friends.

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TASK 4 Role-play the conversation between Alifah and Mishka.

•	 Read	the	Recipe	for	Friendship.
	 •	 Create	your	own	Recipe

for	Friendship.
	 •	 Read	it	aloud	to	your	friends.
	 •	 Gather	all	the	recipes	and

compile	them	into	a	Cookbook
of	Recipes	for	Friendship.

•	 Display	your	compilation	in
your class.

TASK 6 What qualities do you look for in
your friend?

TASK 5 Complete the table below to compare the different types of
friendships you have.  Share your answers with your class.

Pairs Compare

21st
Century
Skills

How much time we
spend together

Things we talk
about

Activities we do
together

My classmate

My school friend

My closest friend

My family

RECIPE FOR FRIENDSHIP
Ingredients:

1 cup of sharing
½ cup of caring

1 cup of forgiveness
A few hugs

A pinch of praise
3 heaped tablespoons

of laughter
Method:

Mix all these together and
enjoy a great friendship.

Alifah:	 Hi,	Mishka.	Why	do	you	look	upset?	Do	you	want	to	talk	about	it?
Mishka: Hi, Alifah. I received news that I was not selected as a prefect. I feel very

down. Is it because I am soft-spoken?
Alifah: I’m sorry to hear that you are not going to be a prefect. However, I don’t

think that your soft voice is the reason for the rejection. I heard that the
Prefects	Board	wants	only	candidates	from	Form	Two.

Mishka: Oh, that’s why I was not selected. I feel better now. Alifah, you are truly a
good friend. You cheered me up.

Alifah: I’m glad you are not upset anymore, Miskha.

In	which	way	is	Alifah	a	good	friend?		How	can	you	be	a	good	friend?	Discuss.

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Stages of

Friendship

Dutch Crown Princess Juliana and her

family �ed the Netherlands to Canada to

protect themselves from the Germans

who occupied the Netherlands during

the Second World War.  After the war,

Juliana became the Queen of the

Netherlands and presented Canada with

100,000 tulip bulbs to express her

gratitude. For years, Canada received

thousands of tulip bulbs from the

Netherlands as a symbol of the

Canada-Netherlands friendship.

The China-Malaysia Friendship Garden

was built in Putrajaya to symbolise

friendship, diplomatic relations and

mutual understanding between the

two countries. It was o�cially opened

in June 2015. China too built a replica

of the Friendship Garden in Dongguan

to respect and honour this relationship.

Malaysia and Japan enjoy a special

political and socio-economic friendship

since Malaysia’s independence. When

an earthquake and tsunami struck

Tohoku in 2011, Malaysia responded

swiftly.  Numerous organisations and

schools gave humanitarian and

�nancial aid to their friends in need.

Canada and the Netherlands

– Friendship Based

on Gratitude

Malaysia and Japan –

Friends in Need

China-Malaysia

Friendship Garden –

Symbols of Friendship

In
te

re
s

ti
n

g
 F

a
c

ts
 A

b
o

u
t

F
ri

e
n

d
s

h
ip

Childhood

Adolescent
years

Adult years

Friends are those who
are fun to play with.

The period of
self-discovery and
support among friends.

True and lasting friendships
are cultivated to help each
other grow and �nd their
identity. Adults �nd friends
who share the same values
and enjoy a  mature
relationship.

Friendship
 comes in various shapes and forms.

Value that special bond while it lasts.

Adapted from
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/

2015/10/how -friendships-change-over-

time-in-adulthood/411466/  and

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/

article/canadian-tulip-festival//

What are friends for?
• To talk to
• To depend on
• To enjoy their company
• To care about us
• To solve problems
• To share secrets
• To listen to our views

Activities
• Get together
• Organise parties
• Tie friendship bands
• Exchange gifts
• Write letters
• Make cards
• Cook something special

Friendship
Day

Friendship
Day

• Initially invented by Joyce Hall in 1919

• Falls on the first Sunday of August

• The United Nations picked up this idea

- recognised it as International

Friendship Day
• Objective: To promote peace among

nations and races

Read the brochure and answer the questions that follow.

Read

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Stages of

Friendship

Dutch Crown Princess Juliana and her

family �ed the Netherlands to Canada to

protect themselves from the Germans

who occupied the Netherlands during

the Second World War.  After the war,

Juliana became the Queen of the

Netherlands and presented Canada with

100,000 tulip bulbs to express her

gratitude. For years, Canada received

thousands of tulip bulbs from the

Netherlands as a symbol of the

Canada-Netherlands friendship.

The China-Malaysia Friendship Garden

was built in Putrajaya to symbolise

friendship, diplomatic relations and

mutual understanding between the

two countries. It was o�cially opened

in June 2015. China too built a replica

of the Friendship Garden in Dongguan

to respect and honour this relationship.

Malaysia and Japan enjoy a special

political and socio-economic friendship

since Malaysia’s independence. When

an earthquake and tsunami struck

Tohoku in 2011, Malaysia responded

swiftly.  Numerous organisations and

schools gave humanitarian and

�nancial aid to their friends in need.

Canada and the Netherlands

– Friendship Based

on Gratitude

Malaysia and Japan –

Friends in Need

China-Malaysia

Friendship Garden –

Symbols of Friendship

In
te

re
s

ti
n

g
 F

a
c

ts
 A

b
o

u
t

F
ri

e
n

d
s

h
ip

Childhood

Adolescent
years

Adult years

Friends are those who
are fun to play with.

The period of
self-discovery and
support among friends.

True and lasting friendships
are cultivated to help each
other grow and �nd their
identity. Adults �nd friends
who share the same values
and enjoy a  mature
relationship.

Friendship
 comes in various shapes and forms.

Value that special bond while it lasts.

Adapted from
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/

2015/10/how -friendships-change-over-

time-in-adulthood/411466/  and

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/

article/canadian-tulip-festival//

What are friends for?
• To talk to
• To depend on
• To enjoy their company
• To care about us
• To solve problems
• To share secrets
• To listen to our views

Activities
• Get together
• Organise parties
• Tie friendship bands
• Exchange gifts
• Write letters
• Make cards
• Cook something special

Friendship
Day

Friendship
Day

• Initially invented by Joyce Hall in 1919

• Falls on the first Sunday of August

• The United Nations picked up this idea

- recognised it as International

Friendship Day
• Objective: To promote peace among

nations and races

Between 1935 and 1997,
International Friendship Day did not
have any sort of special character or
figure like Santa Claus or the Easter
Bunny associated with it. In 1997,
the United Nations named Winnie
the Pooh as the World’s Ambassador
of Friendship.

Vocabulary Journal

1.	Fill	in	the	table	with	an	appropriate	expression
from	the	text.

a. developed or nurtured

b. freedom from political
control by other countries

c. the feeling of  being
thankful

Meaning Expression

replica  a very good or exact copy
of something

humanitarian concerned with reducing
human suffering

Glossary

Meaning

Word

Synonym

Part of speech Other form

Antonym

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WORD STUDY (Word Builder)

2. State whether the following statements are True or False.

a.	 Friendship	Day	is	celebrated	around	the	world.

b.	 Friendship	Day	was	invented	by	the	United	Nations.

c.	 Childhood	friendship	places	importance	on	fun.

d.	 Malaysia	and	China	each	built	a	Friendship	Garden.

e.	 Friendship	among	adults	is	more	lasting.

3. Answer the following questions.

a.	What	is	the	objective	of	International	Friendship	Day?

b.	What	does	the	yearly	gift	of	tulips	to	Canada	symbolise?

c.	Why	did	Malaysia	put	in	extra	efforts	to	help	Japan?

Form	as	many	words	as	you	can	from	the	phrase	given	below:

Friendship Day

Moving Beyond the Text

Take	 selfies	 or	 photographs	 with	 your	 best	 friend.	 Make	 a	 collage	 and
share it with your class. How will this collage enrich your friendship?

Mix-Pair-Share 21st
Century
Skills

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Introduction – answers who,
what, when, where, why

Write in the first
person, ‘I’

Include time
connections

Write in
chronological order

Write in the
past tense

End the journal with
a closing statement

Today, I met my friend Husna.  She was the one who gave new

meaning to my school life. I had lost touch with her when my

family transferred from Johor Bahru to Kuala Kangsar, Perak

when I was in Year Five.
      I was an only child and my parents loved and spoilt me. They granted all my wishes.

However, my happiness came to an end when I went to primary school.

I did not know how to react to my classmates when I was in Year One. I did not want to

share my colour pencils or crayons. I wanted to win all the games we played and would throw

a tantrum when I lost. Soon, no one wanted to be friends with me and I was lonely. I did not

like going to school.
          It was Husna who taught me about school life.  One day, she told me that I had to change

my character if I wanted to have friends. She said that I should learn to share and care.

I should accept defeat gracefully as it would be impossible to win all the time.

Most importantly, she said that friendship means listening and accepting other

people’s views. She suggested I should learn how to

communicate with others. No one cares about our family

background. People choose friends for what they are, not

what they have.
     I realised what she said was true. I learnt to share

and care. I listened to my friends’ views and disagreed

when necessary. I became more tolerant and considerate of

others’ feelings. Now I have many friends.  It was Husna who

taught me the value of true friendship.

4 September - 8.30 p.m.

Husna, a friend who had an impact on my life.

Writing a Journal

A journal is a written record of news and events of a personal nature. Keeping a journal is a
way of preserving memories.

Pre-writing
Before writing, it is good to have an outline. Study the tips to write a journal.

Time Connections

Much later in the day, …

Meanwhile, …   Next, …

Soon afterwards, … At first, …

After a while, … Later, … Then, …

Finally

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A Phrasal Verbs

The best friendship I have ever had

Who is he
or she?

Describe  your
friend, the
things you do
together.

Why is this
friendship
special?

How does this
friendship
affect you?

Link

If you want to do something creative on Friendship
Day, check out this website:
www.friendshipday.org

Design a poster
on the things one
should do and
should not do to
be good friends.

Choose some photos
of your friends and
provide captions.

Create poems on
friendship in the form
of mini posters. Read
them aloud in class
before you give the
poem for compilation.

Compile lists of songs
that have Friendship
as the theme. Teach
your friends how to
sing the songs.

NEWS

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TASK 2 Your class wants to create a Friendship
Booklet. Do one of the tasks in the
Choice Board for the scrapbook. You
have the choice of making a hardcopy
or creating the booklet online and
uploading it on your blog.

TASK 1 Write a journal entry about the best
friendship you have ever had. What
made it so special? You can use the
following outline to organise your
ideas about your friendship.

TASK 1 Match the following
phrasal verbs to the
correct  meanings.

TASK 2 Fill in the blanks
with the correct
phrasal verbs.

Phrasal verbs combine verbs
and prepositions.

Sentence Meaning
Friendship comes
in various shapes
and forms.

plays a part

My friend, Judith
came in third in
the race.

took a place in
a competition

Phrasal
verbs Meaning

count on start to fly
take off depend on
check in cancel something
call off register one's arrival

1.	The	Music	Club	members	…
the hotel at noon.

2. My plane will ... in twenty
minutes.

3.	The	organisers	…	the	trip	due
to lack of support.

4. It is important to have friends
you can ….

Performance

VisualWriting

Report

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B Prepositions of Direction

•	 A	preposition is a word/phrase that describes a relationship between its object and another word
or group of words in a sentence.

•	 A	preposition of direction is used to show the movement of an object from one place to another.

TASK 1 Read the letter and fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions
like ‘to’, ‘along’, ‘from’, ‘into’, ‘on’, ‘past’. Refer to the map below.

TASK 2 Practise giving directions.
 •	Take	turns	to	invite	your	friends	to	your	house.
	 •	Give	directions	to	them	on	how	to	get	to	your	place.
	 •	Draw	a	simple	map	from	your	school	to	your	house.

Dear Emma,

Hope you are well. I have been wondering about you since we parted after Year Three. I am
truly glad that I tracked you down through social media. I am grateful that your mother has
agreed to send you to my house. Please follow these directions to get to my place.
 First, ask her to drive  ...  (1) Jalan Puchong until she reaches Puchong Mall, which will
be   ...  (2) her right. After the Mall, ask your mother to take the exit   ...  (3) the left. She
will then be driving   ...   (4) Jalan Setia 1. Tell her to keep driving until she comes   ...   (5)
a T-junction. She has to turn right   ...   (6) Jalan Setia 2  and drive for about fifty metres
until she reaches a roundabout. Ask her to take the second exit and she will see Taman Setia
  ...   (7) her left. Here she must turn   ...   (8) Jalan Setia 3 and drive   ...   (9) Toddlers’
Kindy. My house is two houses away   ...   (10) the kindergarten. I will be eagerly waiting for
your arrival. Isn’t it exciting that we are going to meet again after four years?

Yours sincerely,
Elizabeth

Toddler’s
Kindy

Puchong
Specialist
Centre

Puchong Mall

Jalan Puchong

Alam Sky
Condominium

SK Alam Setia

Taman

Setia

You are
here

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Diphthongs

A Say the words aloud.
Then, group the words
under the correct
sound.

B Circle the word that sounds
different.

1 sound colour couch foul

2 parlour owl town crown

3 seer pear gear deer

4 veer mere wear jeer

5 pound would mound sound

now out near ground mere
shout brown tear weird here
fear allow year fierce round

now
round

...

near
fear
...

// //

owl

a Ω

ear

Reflective
Journal

1

2

3

What lessons have I learnt about friends and friendship?

Do I want to keep in touch with my old friends?

Are friends more important
than family members?

C Prepositions of Position

TASK 1 Make sentences to
describe where Spots
the Sparrow is.

Example: Spots is on
the box.

on under next to in front of

behind between in above

•	 Use	prepositions	of
position correctly.

•	 Write	a	short	paragraph.

•	 Bring	photographs	of	your	room.	Share
with your friends.

•	 Make	a	collage	from	the	photographs
and pin it in the classroom.

TASK 2  Take turns to describe your
room to your friends.

Mix-Pair-Share

21st
Century
Skills

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Read the story below.
The Triple Filter Test

In	ancient	Greece,	Socrates	was	reputed	to	hold	knowledge	in
high	esteem.	One	day,	a	fellow	met	the	great	philosopher	and	said,	"Do
you know what I just heard about your friend?"

"Hold on a minute," Socrates replied. "Before telling me anything,
I'd	like	you	to	pass	a	little	test.	It's	called	the	Triple	Filter	Test."

"Triple	Filter?"

"That's	right,"	Socrates	continued.	"Before	you	talk	to	me	about
my	friend,	it	might	be	a	good	idea	to	take	a	moment	and	filter	what
you're	going	to	say.	That's	why	I	call	it	the	Triple	Filter	Test.	The	first
filter	is	Truth.	Are	you	absolutely	sure	that	what	you	are	about	to	tell	me
is true?"

"No,"	the	man	said,	"Actually	I	just	heard	about	it	and	..."

"All right," said Socrates. "So you don't know if it's true or not.
Now	let's	try	the	second	filter,	the	filter	of	Goodness.	Is	what	you	are
about to tell me about my friend something good?"

"No,	on	the	contrary	..."

"So," Socrates continued, "You want to tell me something bad
about him, but you're not certain it's true. You may still pass the test
though,	because	there's	one	filter	left:	the	filter	of	Usefulness.	Is	what
you want to tell me about my friend going to be useful to me?"

"No,	not	really."

"Well," concluded Socrates, "If what you want to tell me is
neither true nor good nor even useful, why tell it to me at all?"

TASK 1 1.  What	is	Socrates’	Triple	Filter	Test?
 2.	 Did	 the	 man	 succeed	 in	 telling	 Socrates	 what	 he	 heard	 about

his friend?
 3. What have you learnt from the story about being a good friend?
 4. How will you react if someone wants to tell something negative

about your friend?

TASK 2 Role-play the story.

Sourced from: http://www.theholidayspot.com/friendship/stories/a_true_friend.html

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A Read the tips below and answer the questions.

B Underline the correct prepositions.
  1. Drive	(along	/	near)	Jalan	Maarof	until	you	come	to	a	roundabout.
  2.	 Stop	(at	/	on)	the	traffic	lights	if	the	lights	are	red.
  3.	 When	you	come	(from	/	to)	a	T-junction,	you	must	either	turn	left	or	right.
  4.	 In	the	middle	(of	/	on)	the	park,	there	is	a	fountain.

D Make sentences with the
following phrases.

1. promote peace
  2.	 exchange	gifts
  3. keep secrets
  4. get together
  5. solve problems

C Underline the word that
sounds different.

1. now    brown   round  routine
  2. down   sound  should  ground
  3. loud   bounce   route    cow
  4. could   mouth   frown   drown
  5. would   house    mouse    crown

1. Why should we get a friend who is
willing to listen to us?

2. How can giving sincere compliments
strengthen our friendship?

3.	 Name	 two	 favours	 a	 friend	 may	 do
for you.

4.	 Friends	 come	 and	 go.	 How	 do	 you
keep in touch with your friends who
have gone somewhere else?

5
 1. Be all ears. Be ready to listen to what

your friends have to say.
 2. Give sincere compliments.
 3. Share motivational phrases to lighten

the spirit of each other.
 4. Thank your friends.
 5. Keep in touch.

1

2
3

4
5

Steps to Strengthen a Friendship

Your	school	is	organising	Friendship	Day.	As	the	person	in	charge,	what	will	you	do	to	make
the event a success?

Form	a	committee	and	discuss	the	following:
•	 Promotion:	Prepare	banners,	brochures,	posters	and	design	a	website	to	publicise

the event
•	 Opening	Ceremony:	List	of	guests
•	 Activities	to	be	held	on	that	day	–	examples:

•	 Floor	map	of	the	events
•	 Photography	and	documentation

Setting up booths or stalls: flower booths,
games stalls, gift corners, handicraft corners
Song Request : Compile songs based on
friendship. Students can request for songs
to be played.

Class parties

Sketches/skits

Indoor and outdoor  games – friendly matches

Speeches: Tips to be good friends

Card Designing Contest – design cards for
best friends

ction riented
Task

OA

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REMOVABLE

STORAGE

NOW

Look at the pictures.
•	Imagine	life	in	the	next	twenty	years.	How	would
technology	change	our	lives?

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I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen

to a conversation
and share personal
experiences

speak
about the gadgets
you use

read
an article on
vending machines

write
an online journal
entry

learn
about adjectives

practise
// and //

appreciate
a drama
Listening to a Dialogue

TASK 1 Listen to the dialogue between Nadia and her grandfather,
Pak Samad.

To get more information about how today’s inventions are compared to the past, watch this YouTube
clip. 'The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar – The New Geometry of Time' on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHiza3akCT4

A Answer the questions below.

B State whether the following statements are True or False.

1. Pak Samad says that everything is the same since his
childhood days.

2. Pak Samad enjoyed walking to school when he was
in primary school.

3. Nadia goes to school by bus.

4. Nadia hopes she can walk to school like her grandfather.

5. The man in the grey jacket is probably busy checking
his email.

6. Pak Samad has no clue about the functions of the
social networking application, Tweeter.

Link

1. How did Pak Samad go to school when he was 11 years old?  2. What was the man doing as he walked along?
 3. Do you think you can

survive without your
'everyday' gadgets?

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MP3
Player

Smart
phone

Tablet
computer

Mine Farhan's

TASK 2 List all the gadgets that you have used in the circle map below.
Share with your friend.

TASK 3 Complete the double bubble map below.

Write similar or different devices that you and your friend use. Share
with the class.

To present your double bubble map, you can use the following sentences:
• Both my friend and I have some things in common. They are … .
• However, we also have different things like … .
• We wish that we can have ... .
• I own a/an ... whereas my friend has ... .

My
Gadgets

MP3 player

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In Japan you can get these kind of
items from the vending machine:
soft drinks, vegetables, eggs, ties,
umbrellas, sneakers, �owers, ice and
even books.
Most of the vending machines o�er
30 di�erent types of bottled and
canned drinks.
There is one vending machine for
every 23 people and more
machines are being installed. There
are 5.52 million of such machines.
There are also vending machines
being installed in housing areas as
the crime rate in Japan is very low.
So, it is unlikely for the machines to
be vandalised.

Japanese love vending machines

Vending machines are machines that sell a
variety of items ranging from snacks to
beverages for our daily needs such as
umbrellas, slippers and even small grocery
items! Here are some interesting facts that you
may not know about vending machines.

Vending machines invented by Engin Girgin accept
recyclable cans and bottles in exchange for food being
dispensed from the same machine for stray dogs
in Istanbul.
Some cities in Europe have ordered vending machines
to cater for people who jog and walk with their dogs.
They can recycle their water bottles in exchange for
food to feed their dogs.
(Sourced from: http://www.spiegel.de/international/turkish-stray-
dog-feeding-machine-a-model-for-social-design-a-986392.html)

Vending machines help to
recycle and restore humanity

1 2
vENDING
MACHINEs

Good Things to
K n o w  a b o u t

Live crabs vending
machine in China
Lettuce vending
machine in Japan
Eggs, milk and cheese
vending machine in
Germany

Unique and weird
vending machines3

Read the text below.

vandalised getting destroyed or damaged by someone
humanity the quality of being humane; to show kindness
stray a domestic animal found wandering without an owner

Glossary

1.  Match the words to their correct meanings.

a. variety any drink, usually other than water

b. beverages to distribute something out

c. installed a number of different types of things

d. dispense something which is described as unusual

e. unique to be placed in position for service or use

Link

In Japan, a monkey learnt
how to insert coins into
the vending machine
https://youtu.be/
LhprzQL1E3s

Read

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In Japan you can get these kind of
items from the vending machine:
soft drinks, vegetables, eggs, ties,
umbrellas, sneakers, �owers, ice and
even books.
Most of the vending machines o�er
30 di�erent types of bottled and
canned drinks.
There is one vending machine for
every 23 people and more
machines are being installed. There
are 5.52 million of such machines.
There are also vending machines
being installed in housing areas as
the crime rate in Japan is very low.
So, it is unlikely for the machines to
be vandalised.

Japanese love vending machines

Vending machines are machines that sell a
variety of items ranging from snacks to
beverages for our daily needs such as
umbrellas, slippers and even small grocery
items! Here are some interesting facts that you
may not know about vending machines.

Vending machines invented by Engin Girgin accept
recyclable cans and bottles in exchange for food being
dispensed from the same machine for stray dogs
in Istanbul.
Some cities in Europe have ordered vending machines
to cater for people who jog and walk with their dogs.
They can recycle their water bottles in exchange for
food to feed their dogs.
(Sourced from: http://www.spiegel.de/international/turkish-stray-
dog-feeding-machine-a-model-for-social-design-a-986392.html)

Vending machines help to
recycle and restore humanity

1 2
vENDING
MACHINEs

Good Things to
K n o w  a b o u t

Live crabs vending
machine in China
Lettuce vending
machine in Japan
Eggs, milk and cheese
vending machine in
Germany

Unique and weird
vending machines3

2.  Read the sentences below and tick (✓) the correct statement.

a. Vending machines can offer a variety of items such as snacks
and beverages.

b. Japan has the least number of vending machines in the world.

c. Vending machine operators in Japan do not have to worry about their
machines being vandalised.

d. In Istanbul, there are vending machines that help to feed stray animals.

e. The inventor of the feeding vending machine always thinks about the
profit of his creation.

f. Weird and unique vending machines are only available in China.

Illustrate it:

Word:

It is a:
Noun
Verb
Adjective

Define the word:

Use it in a sentence:

Vocabulary Journal

Meaning:
Sentence:

Meaning:
Sentence:

Meaning:
Sentence:

Meaning:
Sentence:

WORD STUDY

Find the meanings of these words and construct
complete sentences.

1.    interesting

2.        rate

3.       restore

4.     invented

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Moving Beyond the Text

3. Complete the tree map below.

The smallest robot is known as

a nanobot. It is so small, it only

measures less than 1/1000 of a

millimetre.

a. The Japanese people rely heavily
on vending machines to make
their purchases. How will that
affect small businesses?

b.  Do you agree that each school
should have at least one
vending machine?

c.  What kind of vending machine
would you like to have in
your school?

TASK 1
A Complete Yamada's parts in the

brace map below.

Vending Machines

Advantages Disadvantages

My e-Diary

Home

Blog

Picture

Video

Link

Contact

Writing an Online Journal
A simple guide on how to create
your online journal.

is my life
Blogging

4. Write about interesting
events in your entry.

2. Choose an interesting heading for
your daily entry.

3. Write an introduction to your entry
to gain your readers' interest.

5. These are cohesive devices.
Include suitable cohesive devices
to organise your main ideas.

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Step 1
Choose an interesting topic
that you want to write about.

Step 2
Prepare a draft for your
online entry – include

suitable cohesive devices.

Step 3
Type the entry based
on the edited drafts.

Step 4
Make sure you include suitable

headings and sub-headings.

Step 5
Include interesting

pictures in your entry.

Step 7
Publish your entry

in your blog.

Step 8
Share your entry on social
media to get more views.

Step 9
Remind your friends to

give feedback.

Step 6
Ask your friend to

proofread your entry.

B Follow the steps given to help you prepare your blog entry.

My e-Diary

Home

Blog

Picture

Video

Link

Contact

is my life

is my life

Blogging

Blogging

7. Write a
closing
paragraph
for your
entry.

Posted on October 30, __ by Arif

Yamada: Our Future Partner
Last weekend, Kumar and I went to a SciTech exhibition held at Kuala Lumpur
Convention Centre (KLCC). It is an annual event where well-known exhibitors
from all over the world showcase their gadgets. The one that caught our eye was
a cyborg called Yamada, made in Japan.
 Yamada is a cyborg created by a team of researchers from Sany, a famous
multinational corporation which specialises in creating the latest gadgets in the world
of technology. Yamada caught our eye because of its several unique features. One of
its outstanding features is that it could imitate human movements and store them
in its internal hard disk. We had a chance to play with Yamada. Kumar started off by
waving his hands in the air. Seconds later, Yamada imitated Kumar’s actions. Everyone
was amused.
 Then, we had a chance to listen to the inventors’ explanation about Yamada’s
important parts. The head is equipped with sensors to guide its movement. For
example, as the robot walks, it will scan its path to avoid unnecessary collision with
other objects. Next, the inventors also explained about Yamada’s hands. Both metallic
hands are very strong as they can crush a metal object within seconds. Lastly, the feet
are also equipped with special suction technology. It can climb stairs, therefore, the
owner does not have to worry if the robot tumbles on a staircase.
 After listening to their explanations, we visited other booths. There were lots of
gadgets and other robots that were invented to assist humans. We left the exhibition
in the afternoon. I really wish that one day I can become a great inventor and help
other people.

6. Choose an
interesting image
to attract readers.

1. Choose an appropriate
title for your blog.

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The Multimedia Club in your school is organising a Creative Blog competition.
Each class has to find an interesting invention and present it creatively in a blog.
In groups, choose one of the tasks from the Choice Board and include it in your
class blog.

Adjectives
Adjectives are words that describe nouns. We can place adjectives either before a
noun or after a linking verb.

Link

To get more ideas on the
latest inventions, visit
this website at http://
www.inventor-strategies.
com/latest-inventions.
html

Some adjectives however, can only be used in one position, either before a noun or after a
linking verb.

•	 The	only problem now is children are too preoccupied with gadgets.
•	 They	are	not	interested	in	indoor games like congkak or Scrabble anymore.
•	 I	am	glad	my	little	brother	is	asleep.
•	 He	looks	unwell.

Before a noun After a linking verb

This is an expensive handphone.
What an amazing robot!

This gadget is fantastic.
It is getting late.

Create an illustration of the
invention. The illustration
must include explanation of
important parts of the invention
and you may refer to the
Internet to get some ideas.

Create a video to explain how
your invention works. You may
also upload the video on other
social media sites to gain
feedback from netizens.

Interview at least five people
to get their feedback on the
invention that you have chosen.
Use suitable graphic organisers
to show their feedback.

Produce a skit on how the
invention will benefit others.
Here are some ideas to make
it interesting:
•	 Suitable	costume	for	each

character
•	 Additional	props

Performance

TechnologyVisual

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TASK 1 Organise the adjectives using the diagram below into those that come
before nouns, those that come after linking verbs and those that can be
used in both ways.

TASK 2 Make sentences with
 the adjectives above.

TASK 3  Describe one of your classmates
by completing the bubble map
below with suitable adjectives.

touristchair

•	 care
•	 pair
•	 pear

•	 airbag
•	 haircut
•	 barefoot

•	 moor
•	 boor
•	 sure

•	 puree
•	 fury
•	 bureau

A  Say these words aloud.

// //

B Fill in the blanks with the
correct word that you hear.

1. This latest invention
created by Professor
Jenkins is really … .

2. Some of the world’s
greatest inventors came
from … families.

3. The futuristic house has a … table
with a tablet to control the opening
and closing of the windows.

4. Robin is panting as he goes up the
… to get to the top of the building.

5. Sarah is sitting on a … that is
controlled by a joystick.

Diphthongs

Bring peace and harmony into the most ...

time of your life. If you feel ... get a Mini Aqua.

It is a ... aquarium that you can place on your

... table. You are sure to feel ... when you look

at the ... fish swimming in

your ... aquarium. No time

to clean it? No problem.

Just press a button and

the aquarium can clean

itself!

Relax while

you study

from

www.miniaqua.com.Order now

TASK 4  Complete the advertisement
 below with suitable adjectives.

Name
of your

classmate

Intelligent

before after

new

indoor

romantic

afraid

well

alike

comfortable

onlyalive

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Read the script below.
The Last Ride

(Blackout. Engine noises are heard. Sound of a car engine breaking down. Lights switch on. There are four
chairs, arranged according to front and back seats of a car. The driver is looking for something in the engine
bonnet of the car whereas the passenger is still waiting in the car while playing with his phone.)

Driver: Oh no, not again!
Passenger:	(Texting	his	friend)	What	is	the	problem?	I’m	late	for	my	work.	I	need	to	reach	the	office

by 9 a.m.
Driver:	 I'm	sorry,	sir.	There	is	something	wrong	with	the	engine.	I	had	it	fixed	two	weeks	ago	and	I

didn’t expect it to blow again.
Passenger: (Still texting his friend) Technologies nowadays are unreliable. Let me have a look. (He gets

out from the car and looks at the engine) When was the last time you checked your engine oil?
Driver: Hmm, I was busy with driving I did not have time to check the engine oil. Is there

anything wrong?
Passenger: Everything seems to be wrong! Machines are like humans too. They need to have a break

once a while.
Driver: Then, why are you taking a taxi instead of driving your own car or riding your own bike?
Passenger: Good question. But I’m not going to answer that. (Send another text to his friend)
Driver:  So, what do we do now?
Passenger: Why are you asking me? I thought you are the driver.

You	must	know	how	to	fix	your	own	car.
Driver: Owh, this car is not mine. It belongs to the company.
Passenger: Why don’t you give them a call and explain this?

(pointing to the engine)
Driver: I don’t have a mobile phone and I don’t know how to use

one.
Passenger: Give me the number, let me call them for you. I might

have to explain to my boss that I will be late for work.
 (Lights off)

Ask your friends to guess the
facial expressions.

Think about what is going through the
minds of the characters. How do they
respond to the situation? This will help
you portray the characters better.

sad
doubt

happy

pain

angry

confused

fear

bored

surprise
pity

TASK 1      Show the best facial
expression based on the
following list:

TASK 2    Role-play the scene above. Take
note of the characters' emotions
and facial expressions when you act.

TASK 3    Discuss the possible ending for
the drama and act the scene.

To act well, an actor must be able
to express a variety of emotions.
Expressions are important because
the audience depends on the actor to
understand the storyline of a drama.

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ction riented
Task

OA
Choose an invention. Produce a scrapbook on the development of its
technology.
•	 Brainstorm	the	content	and	materials	needed.
•	 Assign	tasks	to	complete	the	project.
•	 Present	your	scrapbook	during	English	Language	Week	in	your	school.
•	 Complete	the	following	tree	map	to	get	more	ideas.

Reflective
Journal

What new information

have I learnt about

computer technology?

Do I want to become an
inventor in the future?

If I am given a chance, what

kind of robot/machine would I

want to invent?

1

2

3

Dictionary Dig

In 5 minutes, try to complete each
activity. The first person to complete
the activities wins.

Find a noun that begins with the letter
‘B’ and has three syllables.

Find a word that begins with ‘U’ and
has at least two definitions.

Find a word that begins and ends with
the letter ‘G’.

GaME

Inventions

Development
(Differences and similarities)

Past Present

Advantages Disadvantages

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How to play
1 .  You need a dice and some counters to

start with.
2.  Take turns to roll the dice. Move your

counter forward according to the
number of points shown on the dice.

3.  If you answer a question correctly,
you may proceed with the next throw.

GaME
4.  If you give an incorrect answer, move 3

steps back. (If you are in Question 2 or
1, move back to Start)

5.   The first person to reach the end wins
the game.

1

2

3

4

5

Opposite of
‘sad’

CONGRATULATIONS!
You’re the winner.

I look at you, you look at
me. I raise my right hand,
you raise your left hand.
Who am I?

Construct three words
from the word ‘supportive’.

Construct
sentences
using the
words:
• sticky
• thick

Pick the odd
word out
from the
list:
• happy
• cheerful
• jubilant
• depressed

List three
inventions that
can be found in
your house.

Kamil feels happy
as his father has
bought him a
robotic pet that
can talk. The
robot is
simply______.

I can fill up an
entire room without
taking up any space.
Guess who I am?

Name two other
inventions which
have benefitted
humankind.

Unscramble the
letters to form a
synonym of ‘angry’

Mike has
forgotten to
bring his
exercise book.
He feels
_________.

List three
inventions that
can be found in
your school.

Say these words
correctly.
• Pair
• Sure S

T
A

R
T

END

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

s i o u r f u

Complete the
following sentences:

a. Inventions are
important to humans...

b. Without inventions,
our lives will be...

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•	 What	are	the	emotions	portrayed	in
the	pictures?

•	 Do	you	enjoy	sports?
•	 Which	one	do	you	like	the	most?

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I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen
to a dialogue on
how to reduce
stress

speak
about a checklist

read
an online blog entry
on how to get ready
for a marathon

compose
an email to a friend

learn
about prepositions
of time and place

practise
//, //, //, and //

appreciate
a poem
Listening to a Dialogue
Listen to the dialogue between Farhan and Farid.

TASK 1 Tick (✓) the correct statements.

1.	 Farid	sounds	cheerful.

2.	 Farhan	is	concerned	about	his	best	friend.

3.	 Farid	is	clueless	on	how	to	overcome	his	problem.

4.	 Farhan	read	an	article	from	the	Health	Magazine	last	week.

5.	 Farid	has	a	lot	of	friends.

6.	 Farid	looks	forward	to	the	football	match.

TASK 2 Besides being active in sports, suggest other ways to overcome stress.

Ways to
Overcome

Stress

Being active
in sports

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What is the
purpose of having

a checklist?

What is the
checklist for?

It is for ...

My badminton bag checklist
  Racquet
  Shuttlecocks
  Badminton jersey
  Track pants
  Sports shoes
  Socks
  Wristband
  Headband
  Extra T-shirt
  Water bottle

•  Firstly,    •  Next,    •  I think it is important…    •  Apart from that,
•  I love to play…    •  This checklist is important because…

TASK 4 Look at the checklist. Talk about it with
your friends. Create your own checklist.

Choose	your	favourite	sport	or	activity	and	prepare
a	checklist.	Present	your	checklist	to	the	class.

Use	the	following	words	and	phrases	in	your
presentation:

TASK 3 Use the checklist above to ask and answer questions. You may create your
own questions.

There is a saying that
goes, ‘If you fail to plan,
you plan to fail.’

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Home About Featured Contact

Read
Arissa	comes	across	a	blog	on	how	to	get	ready	for	a	marathon.

Hi. Welcome to my blog. Today I would like to share with you on how to register for the
Penang Bridge International Marathon. I participated in last year’s event and it was a
blast! My family and I really enjoyed our time crossing the second longest bridge in
Southeast Asia.
This year's event is coming soon. Here are the steps to register for it.
•	 Step 1: Visit the official Penang Bridge International Marathon website at http://www.

penangmarathon.gov.my/
•	 Step 2: Click on the Register tab.
•	 Step 3: Fill in your details in the online form provided. Make sure you choose the

appropriate category that you are going to participate in. No changes are allowed
after you have confirmed your registration.

•	 Step 4: Choose the payment method. It is easy as you can pay online. You can also
pay at the outlet when you collect the running merchandise.

•	 Step 5: Print out the confirmation slip that will be sent to you via email.
•	 Step 6: Collect your race pack containing a cap, your bib number and a food coupon

at selected Adibas outlets.
•	 Step 7: On the marathon day, do not forget to wear your bib number (Compulsory!)

and enjoy the rest of the marathon.

As there would be many participants, you may want your family to wear T-shirts of
the same colour. Do not forget to drink plenty of water after your run as you are going
to sweat a lot. This would be the best time for you to meet new friends since there will be
participants from overseas.

Later in the evening, there will be a concert performed by popular singers. You
can give some donations during the concert and the money will be channelled to
selected charity homes. That is all for now. Wait for more updates from me. See you at
the marathon!

Participating in a Marathon
(Step-by-step guide)

My
11 February

Vocabulary Journal

What's my
word?

Synonym
Rhymes

Paragraph/line

Antonym
Part of speech

I think my
word means:

(Check)
I was right
I was wrong
My word actually means

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1. Rearrange	the	steps	to	register	for	the	marathon.

a. Print	your	confirmation	slip	that	is	sent	to	your	email	account.

b. On	the	day	of	the	race,	do	not	forget	to	wear	your	bib	number.

c.	Choose	the	payment	method.

d.	Click	on	the	Register	tab.

e.	Collect	your	race	pack	at	selected	Adibas	outlets.

f.	Fill	in	your	details	in	the	online	form	provided.

g. Visit	the	official	Penang	Bridge	International	Marathon	website	at
	http://www.penangmarathon.gov.my/

During a marathon, the
immune system and
muscles undergo the
most stress. The heart
and bones get varying
degrees of beneficial
effects.

2.	 Answer	the	following	questions.

a.	 What	caught	Arissa's	interest	in	the	blog?
 b.	 Explain	the	blogger's	intention	in	giving	step-by-step	guide	to	his/her	readers.
 c.	 Describe	the	blogger's	participation	in	the	previous	year's	event.
 d. How	will	online	registration	benefit	the	participants

and	organisers?
	e. Do	you	agree	that	participating	in	a	marathon	can	be	a

fun-filled	activity?	Give	reasons	for	your	answer.
 f.	 Group	participants,	especially	families,	are	encouraged
	 	 to	wear	T-shirts	of	the	same	colour.	What	is	the	rationale
	 	 for	this?
 g.	 How	should	one	prepare	for	a	marathon?	Would	this

preparation	be	useful	for	participation	in	other	physical
activities?

Dictionary Skills
Identify	five	interesting	words.	Roll	a	dice	and	complete	the	activity	for	the
number	that	appears.	Repeat	the	process	with	other	words.	You	will	need	a
dictionary	or	a	thesaurus	for	this	activity.

Write	the	part	of	speech	of
your	word.

Write	the	definition	of	your	word.

Write	a	synonym	for	your	word.

Write	an	antonym	for	your	word.

Write	a	sentence	using	a	synonym
for	your	word.

Write	a	sentence	using	an
antonym	for	your	word.

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Moving Beyond the Text

Participating in a marathon can be fun and healthy at the same time.
Although there are advantages, there are also disadvantages if you join in
the activity. Complete the tree map below and use it to help you convince
someone you know to participate in a marathon.

3.	 Match	each	word	to	the	correct	definition.

a. marathon

b.	participate

c. pack

d. bib

e.	sweat

to	take	part	in	an	event	or	a	competition

to	perspire,	especially	after	a	physical	activity

a	long	distance	race	which	involves	running

a	collection	of	related	items

a	piece	of	cloth	with	printed	numbers

Marathon

Categories

Senior

km km km

km km

Junior Fundraising

Advantages Disadvantages

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Ameer

Y012-3456789 (Wahid) kualagulasanctuary@xmail.comwww.youbook.com/funkualagula

• Ideal tourist destination – vast mangrove resources, well-managed ecosystem,
abundant wildlife and a thriving fishing industry

• Internationally acknowledged as the best managed mangrove forest in the world
• Haven for migratory birds – place for birdwatchers and photographers to congregate
• Charcoal processing sites – unique and traditional method of charcoal making

A VISIT TO KUALA GULA

BIRD SANCTUARY

Reasons to visit the Matang Mangrove Forest
Reserve − the largest mangrove ecosystems in
Peninsular Malaysia

Type a message

Writing an email
Read the conversation in a social media application between Ameer and Dinesh.

Ameer
Hey, Dinesh! I really need your advice.

Ameer
Here is the problem. I have been very busy
lately. I need a break. Can you suggest a
place for me to unwind?

Ameer
Yes, this seems exciting. Can you
send me more details about the
place via email? I need to attend
my extra class in a few minutes.
Talk to you later.

Dinesh
What is the problem, Ameer?
I’ll try my best to help you.

Dinesh
Sure, Ameer. Check out this website. I know
you love nature.

TASK Compose an email to Ameer about the
interesting place that Dinesh has shared
in their conversation.

In	your	email:
•	 Suggest	relevant	activities	for	Ameer.
•	 Include	 simple	 instructions	 to	 ensure	 his	 safety

while	he	is	there.
•	 Add	 other	 relevant	 information	 to	 make	 your

writing	more	interesting.

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• at ten o’clock • at noon
  • at breakfast • at Christmas
    • at present • at the end of the year
       • at the moment

• on Monday • on Tuesday
   • on 15 March • on 22 April
      • on my birthday • on New Year’s Day

Hours
Meals

Festivals

Weeks
Months

Years
Centuries

Part of the day

Days
Dates

AT

ON

IN
• in January  • in 2020
  • in two weeks  • in the 20th century
    • in the morning • in winter
      • in the 50's  • in a few minutes

A	 Prepositions of Time

TASK 1 Complete the paragraph with at, on or in.

I	was	born	____	2004.	Every	year,	my	parents	will	not

forget	 to	 celebrate	 my	 birthday.	 My	 birthday	 is	 celebrated

____	16	of	April.	 I	will	get	 the	chance	 to	 invite	my	 friends

to	 attend	 my	 birthday	 party	 which	 normally	 starts	 ____

12	noon.	My	mother	will	bake	a	special	cake	for	me.	She	will

get	 the	best	 ingredients	____	the	beginning	of	 the	week	of

my	birthday	party.	This	year	will	be	a	different	story	for	me

because	____	the	first	week	of	February,	I	will	be	furthering

my	studies	in	a	boarding	school.	I	hope	my	parents	will	still	celebrate	my	birthday.

TASK 2  Write a paragraph about yourself. Remember to use at, on or
in appropriately.

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B Preposition of Place

★ enclosed spaces
★ cities, towns and larger

areas
★ geographical regions

★ in the car ★	in my pocket
★ in Johor Bahru ★	in Malaysia
★ in the lake ★	in the mountains

★ surfaces
★ roads/streets

★ on the walls ★	on the floor
★ on the grass ★	on the pavement
★ on the path ★	on the equator
★ on the line

★ a point
★ addresses

★ at the bus stop
★ at the building
★ at 33, Jalan Impian 2/3, Taman Impian
★ at the corner of  Petaling Street

AT

ON

IN

All	students	taking	part	in	the	Run
for	Health	event	are	required	to	gather

the	 school	 hall	 punctually	 at	 7
the	 morning.	 Latecomers	 will	 not	 be
allowed	to	take	part	in	the	run.	We	are
expected	 to	 complete	 the	 run  one
hour	 and	 fifteen	 minutes.	 The	 school
has	 put	 up	 a	 poster	 to	 indicate	 the
checkpoints	for	the	run.	Checkpoint	1	is

the	corner	of	Impi	Road.	To	ensure
safety,	 students	are	advised	 to	 run
the	path	by	the	side	of	the	road.  the
past,	students	have	injured	themselves
while	running	on	the	road.	Checkpoint
2	 is  the	crossroads	near	the	police
station.	Checkpoint	 3	 is  the	 traffic
lights	 next	 to	 the	 market.	 Checkpoint
4	is the	park	behind	our	school.	The
last	checkpoint	is	Checkpoint	5	which
is  	the	school	gate.	Food	and	drinks
will	 be	 distributed  the	 canteen
the	end	of	the	run.

Take part in Run for Health, an
event happening  the school!
 Date: 20 June
 Time: 7:30 a.m.
 Venue: SMK Sri Melati

Prizes will be given for the first three
winners and all participants will
receive goody bags.
✎ Register with the School Sports

Club counter  the school hall
every weekday from 2 p.m. to
4 p.m. To register, collect your
form and fill in your particulars

the first page and sign  the
bottom of the page.

✎ Collect your T-shirt and wristband
 the second floor of Block B

upon registration.

for
Health

B	 Prepositions of Place

TASK 2  Complete the briefing below
on the annual Run for Health
event with in, on or at.

TASK 1   Complete the notice below.

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B Preposition of Place

Short vowel sound Long vowel sound

//
 •butter  • submit • money  • fussy  • brother

//
• bargain  • raspberry  • father  • partner  • tartar

//
 • default  • pitiful  • defame  • silly  • blissful

//
• heater  • deeper  • keyboard • beacon  • peephole

Short and Long Vowel Sounds
A  Listen and say the words aloud.

C Say these sentences aloud.
1.	 Peter	Piper	picked	a	peck	of

pickled	peppers.
2.	 A	skunk	sat	on	a	stump	and	thunk	the

stump	stunk.
3.	 Pick	six	beaks,	seek	big	peeks.
4.	 I	scream,	you	scream;	we	all	scream	for

ice	cream.
5.	 I	saw	Susie	sitting	in	a	shoeshine	shop.
6.	 Didi	is	really	weary.
7.	 He	wished	to	wash	his	Irish	wristwatch.
8.	 She	sees	cheese	in	the	freezer.

Reflective
Journal

Reflect on how you can stay healthy. Discuss with your friends and
use the Cornell Note. Share your
reflection with the whole class.

B  Say each of the word and
circle the word that has the
correct vowel sounds.

//

//

//

/i/

stutter

pathfinder

pick

sleeper

bundle

party

recluse

beater

starter

pathetic

peek

slipper

balmy

patty

reuse

bitter

1.

2.

3.

4.

Name:
Class:
Date:To Lead a Healthy Lifestyle:I should

exercise ...
Bene�ts
- stay healthy
- meet new friends

I should go ...

I should take
care of my
diet ...

There are many ways to stay healthy. One of it is to exercise. Through exercise, I can stay healthy as I will burn more calories. Apart from that, I can also meet new friends if I work out in a gymnasium. More importantly, I must keep a balanced diet by avoiding too much sugar.

Gymnasium
- guided by a
 professional trainer
- su�cient gym equipment
Take less sugar
- avoid serious diseases
- drink more plain water

(minimum 8 glasses per day)

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A	Haiku	is	a	Japanese	poem	that	can	be	written	based	on	many	themes.	The	poem
consists	of	3	lines	and	17	syllables.

First au-tumn mor-ning		 Line	1	(5	syllables)
	 The mir-ror I stare in-to		 Line	2	(7	syllables)
	 Shows my fa-ther’s face		 Line	3	(5	syllables)

A	Haiku	combines	different	syllables	so	that	the	poem
will	become	more	interesting.	Haiku	is	easy	because	it	is
not	supposed	to	rhyme.
Read	the	following	Haikus.

Towards those short trees.
We saw a hawk descending.
On a day in spring.
- Masaoka Shiki -

In the twilight rain.
These brilliant-hued hibiscus
A lovely sunset
- Matsuo Basho -

An old silent pond…
A frog jumps into the pond.
Splash! Silence again.
- Matsuo Basho -

What is a syllable? A syllable is a set of one or more units of sound.One-syllable words: cap, duck, sit, key
Two-syllable words: po-em, mu-sic, Mon-day, An-naThree-syllable words: a-ma-zing, dan-ge-rous,  for-e-ver, ho-li-day

Haiku

•	 Use	present	tense	for	your	Haiku
•	 Use	simple	sentences
•	 Use	personal	experience	to	produce	a	realistic	Haiku

TASK 2    Create a Haiku based on the objects you see in your school. You may
refer to the following details to guide you:

TASK 1   What are the Haikus mainly about?

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You	and	your	classmates	have	agreed	to	collect	RM2.00	each	month.	At	the
end	of	the	year,	suggest	one	beneficial	activity	that	will	involve	everyone	in
your	class.	The	theme	of	the	activity	is	‘Staying	Healthy	while	Having	Fun’.
Do	some	research	on	the	Internet	and	present	it	to	your	classmates.

ction riented
Task

OA

A Rearrange the following sets of words to form sentences. Then, fill in the
missing prepositions.

1.	 		The			–			will			–			train			–										–			nine			–			arrive			–			o’clock

2.	 		I			–			mother			–			few			–			a			–			minutes			–									–			call		–			to			–			going			–			my			–			am

3.	 								–			car			–			the			–			handphone			–			left			–			his			–			Kamil

4.	 		found			–			pavement			–			ring			–			the			–											–			a			–			Khairul

5.	 		10,	Lorong	Mahkota	2/3,	Taman	Seri	Mahkota				–			lives			–										–			Wahid

B Read the newspaper report below and answer the questions that follow.

KOTA BELUD: The	Sabah	Tourism,	Culture	and	Environment	Ministry	 is	exploring
new	 areas	 with	 the	 potential	 to	 be	 developed	 into	 exciting	 tourist	 destinations.	 Its
secretary,	 Datuk	 Ginun	 Yangus	 said,	 this	 was	 part	 of	 an	 effort	 to	 attract	 tourists	 to
the	state.
“The	 places	 which	 are	 rich	 in	 natural	 beauty	 and	 have	 the	 potential	 for	 ecotourism
development	include	Kadamaian	in	Kota	Belud,	Keningau,	Kuala	Penyu,	Beaufort	and
Sungai	Kinabatangan	in	Sandakan.”
He	 said	 this	 during	 the	 launching	 of	 the	 Kadamaian	 Nature	 Challenge	 2016.	 On	 the
extreme	 sports	 event,	 Kadamaian	 Tourism	 Association	 Chairman,	 Walter	 Kandayon,
said	such	a	progamme	would	promote	Kadamaian	as	an	ecotourism	spot.	The	event,
organised	by	the	association,	attracted	over	300	participants	from	all	over	the	country.
—	Bernama

(Adapted	from	The	Star	Online,	March	2016)

1. What	is	the	Sabah	Tourism,	Culture	and	Environment	Ministry	planning	for?
	2.	 Where	are	the	potential	areas	for	ecotourism	development	in	Sabah?
	3. In	which	year	did	the	Kadamaian	Nature	Challenge	take	place?
	4. Why	do	you	think	the	extreme	sports	event	would	promote	Kadamaian?

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‘ The difference between who you are and who you
  want to be is what you do.’         -Bill Phillips-

•  How far do you agree with this statement?
•  How is this true of your lifestyle?

CHAPTER

12
Prudent Lifestyles I n t h i s ch a pt e r,

you wi l l

listen
to a dialogue about
prudent lifestyles

speak
about smart choice
and give advice on
spending

read
social media
posts on personal
experiences/
opinion

write
a poster to promote
an event

learn
about conjunctions

practise
// and //

appreciate
a poem

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Listening to a Dialogue

TASK 1 Listen to the dialogue between Adriana and her mother.
Complete the multi-flow map.

TASK 2 We need to make smart choices when spending our money.

• Can you think of ways to save money?
 • How do you manage your money?

Continue the activity until your teacher stops the session. Share your ideas with
friends from other groups.

21st
Century
Skills

All Write Round Robin

Get into small
groups and sit

in circles.

On a piece of
paper, jot down an
idea based on the
questions given.

Pass your paper
to the right.

Repeat step 2. Do
not repeat the

same ideas which
have been written

by your friends.

Cause Being Prudent Effect

Adriana and friends are
saving on the bus fares.

1. 2.

4.

Puan Kamilah packs
sandwiches for Adriana

3.

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Advice
given

• Discuss how the following words can
be included in your solution or advice. You can use the following expressions:

•  (I really think) you need to/must/
    should …

•  How about …?
 •  It is never too late to …
 •  Why don’t you try to …?
 •  Have you tried …?
 •  If I were in your shoes, I would …
 •  … (always) works for me.
 •  Your only option for now is to …

Each group will get a
situation as shown above

Discuss the best solution or advice

Each group will share their feedback with others.

I keep on reading words which I do not understand in some Internet
articles about managing my money. I am afraid to ask what those words
mean as I think my friends will laugh at me instead of helping. I do not have
any clues about words like ‘financial’, ‘deposit’, ‘withdraw’ and ‘interest’.
Please help.

My cousins are always saying that I have a lot of money, especially when I
have something new like a new watch or a new tablet. Sadly, the truth is
my wallet is always empty and I feel that I do not get enough money from
my parents.

I have been keeping some notes and coins in the money box that was given
by my brother. I like to keep the extra money given by my parents so that I
can spend it later. Yesterday, my best friend Hasbullah told me that I should
keep all my money in a bank.

Last Chinese New Year, I received money in red packets from my parents
and grandparents. I have spent a few Ringgit and the money is slipping
away. It’s a long way to the next Chinese New Year and I'm afraid I cannot
afford to buy something that I really need later on.

Situation 1

Situation 2

Situation 3

Situation 4

Giving Advice
TASK 3       Read the following situations and complete the tasks that follow.

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Read the text below. Sally and Asyraf are talking about visiting Australia during
this coming school holiday.

Sally :  Asyraf, what is your plan for this coming school holidays? I am saving up some
money to visit my cousins in Perth, Australia.

Asyraf : That is great, Sally. I do not have any plans, yet. By the way, why are you saving
your own money, Sally? Aren't your parents supposed to pay for your trip?

Sally :  Well, I had the same thought until I came across a post in a Travel Smart social
media page. It was an eye-opener for me. There are other ways to pay for a trip.
Have a look, I even saved the post and the comments in my phone.

Asyraf : Wow! That is wonderful! Please share the
website link, Sally. I will scroll through
all the comments during my free time.

Sally:  I am glad that you are inspired as well,
Asyraf. Hopefully, I will save enough
money for my trip.

I think it is not a problem if you want to save some money for a good cause. Travelling can
de�nitely help us to see the world. Here are my tips for saving up some money prior to my trip.
Firstly, we need to be disciplined. I will normally start a ‘Green Box Project’. It is very simple, I just
need to �nd a used box and cover it neatly. Then, I will label the box with the words  ‘Green Box to
Tokyo’. I purposely used the word Tokyo so that it will motivate me to save. As for the Green Box, it
serves its purpose as I must put my RM5 notes into the box. Whenever I have a green note in my
wallet, I will put it into the box. Hence, it explains why I named it the Green Box Project. Hope this
one helps.

Like Comment Share 500 likes          300 comments

Ashwin Thiren
Yesterday

Chew Jian Yong
Yesterday

I really like your idea of saving money. Having a goal has really helped me in saving up. Since I am
13 years old, the easiest way of earning money is by doing chores around the house. My parents
have agreed to pay me if I take the garbage out or do the laundry. I might add another chore to the
list, which is mopping the �oor. Hopefully my savings will enable me to join in a year-end school
trip to Sipadan Island in Sabah.

Green
Box

to

Tokyo

Search

good cause activity that is not managed
for profit

prior happening before something
else

scroll to move text on a computer
screen up or down in order to
see different parts of it

Glossary

Read

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Vocabulary Journal

1. Answer the following questions.

a. Where is Sally planning to go during the next school holiday?

b. What is the name of the social media page that Sally comes across?

c. Why was the word ‘Green’ chosen for the project?

d. Which ‘extra’ chore is Chew thinking of doing to increase his savings?

e. How did Asyraf react after Sally showed the social media post to him?

f. What led Ashwin to start the Green Box Project?

g. Do you agree with Asyraf’s initial statement that Sally’s parents should
be funding her trip to Perth? Provide a reason for your answer.

h. Suggest other ways to save money besides the Green Box Project and
doing household chores.

2.  Ashwin and Chew have their own ways to save and earn money.

a. What do you think of their approach?

b. Describe their approaches and characteristics by using appropriate graphic
organisers.

word

sentence

suffixes

definition

synonym

part of
speech

picture

antonym

related
words

Some words have different functions and meanings.
Complete the table below by referring to your dictionary.

scroll
Noun: a long roll of paper

Verb: to move up/down information on a computer screen

pay
Noun:

Verb:

post
Noun:

Verb:

save
Noun:

Verb:

WORD STUDY

The world’s first paper money was created in China 1400 years ago.

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Moving Beyond the Text

Asyraf’s friend, Emir, who is from Qatar is asking for some suggestions from Asyraf
on how to manage money effectively.

ahmadasyraf@goggle.com

emirQatar@yuhuu.com

Need Advice

Hi Asyraf,
 How are you doing? I hope you and your family are doing fine. I am sorry because
it has been a while since I replied to your previous email. I have been busy with school
activities as I am the junior house captain this year. However, Asyraf, I need some advice
from you.
 When I was in primary school, I never had any problems managing my money as it
was given to me every day by my parents. Now that I’ve turned 13 this year, my parents
have decided to give me pocket money on a weekly basis. However, I am struggling to
manage my money. Can you please provide some suggestions on how to manage money
effectively? Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Your friend,
Emir

Imagine you are Asyraf. Write a suitable reply to Emir.

3. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

a. A specific project or definite purpose
 b. An everyday task, especially around the house
 c. An experience that gives a sudden realisation
 d. To bring order and obedience by training and control
 e. To avoid overspending or wasting money
 f.  To receive as a return for one’s labour or service

eye-opener

plan discipline

save earn

chore

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For more details,
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Design a Poster
Posters are designed with the inclusion of text and interesting images. It should be
eye-catching and informative at the same time. Posters may serve many purposes.

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Design your poster and ensure that it
is eye-catching and informative.

You may gather resources
from magazines,
newspapers and

the Internet.

Create an interesting
poster to promote the
event and your booth
on that particular day.

1. Overall appearance

•	 Disorganised:	Poor	choice	of	colours,	texts	and	graphics
	 •	 Interesting:	Good	use	of	colours,	text	and	graphics
	 •	 Very	interesting:	Excellent	choice	of	colours,	text	and	graphics

2. Text/Graphic balance

•	 Too	small:	Difficult	to	read
	 •	 Balanced:	Text	and	graphics	are	well	organised	in	the	poster

3. Text Size

•	 Too	small:	Very	difficult	to	read
	 •	 Easy	to	read:	Good	choice	of	font

4. Organisation and flow

•	 The	message	is	not	clear:	Difficult	to	understand	as	the	text	is	scattered
	 •	 Good	flow	of	ideas:	Easy	to	understand
5. Summary

•	 I	like/do	not	like	the	poster		...

Share your thoughts on the poster with the rest of the class. Take turns to present.

With a partner, evaluate the poster based on the following criteria:

TASK 2

TASK 1

Gallery Walk 21st
Century
SkillsImagine that you and

your friends are going
to set up a booth at

the garage sale.

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0
1

2
3

4
5

6
7

8
9

10
11

12
13

14
15

16
17

so
shows an effect or
implication from a
previous statement

•	 I	have	spent	most	of	my	money,	so I
need to start saving.

•	 I	do	not	have	a	bicycle,	so I ride a bus
to school.

•	 They	whisper	to	each	other	so the
teacher cannot hear them.

or connects two or
more possibilities

•	 Which	do	you	prefer?	Coffee	or tea?
•	 Please	 help	 me	 to	 choose	 a	 pair	 of

sneakers or a pair of sports shoes.

because for giving reasons

•	 I	did	not	buy	the	dress because it costs
too much.

•	 She	did	not	attend	the	class	because
she had a fever.

Conjunction Function Example

A Conjunctions so, or, and because.

B Choice Question
Asking a choice question:
In order for you to ask someone to choose, you can use
a choice question. Here are the basic steps to create the
question:

• You can start with do, will, should or can.
• The word ‘or’ may be included in between suitable options.
• Put a question mark at the end of your question.

Example:  ‘Do you like to  spend  or  save  your money?

options

You can include more
than two options in a
choice question.
Be	direct	when	you	are
asking a question.

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2     Join the sentences using so, or and because.

1. I am going to replace my old bag. I need to save some money.
2. Zarina, would you like to eat here? Zarina, would you like to take away?
3. Haikal might buy a blue shirt. Haikal might buy a red shirt.
4. It is raining heavily. Evelyn has to take a taxi to the library.
5. The lifts are not working. We are taking the stairs.
6. Many people are going to Tiara Mini Market. It offers affordable prices for

each item.
7. The shopping mall had no electricity. We went to the botanical garden.
8. Denitha returned the pair of shoes. She bought the wrong size.

Fill in the blanks with so, or and because.

Athirah is a friendly 13-year-old girl, ___ she has a lot of friends. However,
she has two best friends, Parimala and Melissa. Every weekend, they will meet at
Athirah’s house ___ they study together ___ play games. One day, they wanted to
have a picnic at Teluk Batik, ___ they decided to take a bus. Melissa tried to call
Athirah but there was no answer. “She might have left her phone in the kitchen
___ in her bedroom,” Melissa told herself. She called Parimala ___ she wanted to
postpone the picnic. They were not going without Athirah. The next day, Athirah
explained that she was attending a seminar. She had to switch off her phone, ___ it
would not disturb others during the seminar.

Write an appropriate choice question according to the given situation.

SITUATION QUESTION

Buying a drink in a coffee shop Would you like to have coffee or tea?

Choosing a colour for a T-shirt

Purchasing drawing tools in the
stationery shop

Deciding on a partner for a ping-pong
tournament

Choosing a book from the library

TASK 3

TASK 1

TASK 2

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C Construct sentences from the list of words with short and long vowel
 sounds below.

D Read the following Jazz Chant with correct pronunciation. A Jazz Chant can be
made more interesting if you include body movements such as clapping your
hands and snapping your fingers.

B Practise the following poem
by using the appropriate
pronunciation.

Short and Long Vowel Sounds

A Say these words aloud.

He wants one egg,
two pancakes,
three hot dogs,
four bananas,
five cookies,
six sandwiches,
He’s a hungry boy!

(Adapted from Teaching Jazz Chants to Young Learners)

Create a simple Jazz Chant by using short // and long /u/ vowel sounds.
You may refer to the dictionary for the word list. Present your Jazz Chant
to the class.

Link

Jazz Chants were created by
Carolyn Graham to make
learning English more fun. You
can listen to the example in the
following YouTube link:
 https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=y3E12m9mVsM&feat
ure=youtube

cook  /kk/

put

hook

nook

crook

football

glue  /glu/

bloom

bruise

improve

prudent

brunette

Short // Long /u/

The Man in the Moon
Without any warning
The man in the moon

Dropped into our school
At around about noon.

You may not believe me
But	I	have	the	proof

There’s a man-in-the-moon
Shaped hole in the roof.

-Collete Hiller-

improve cooker onlooker coolant overtook broomstick

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Read the poem.

Example:

H  Hello
O  O
M  M
E  Everlasting

Hello everyone
Of all the things that I have
My house is my comfort zone
Everlasting

In future, what should I consider
when I want to spend money?

1

What is the best practice to
be prudent?

2

TASK 1 Create an acrostic poem by
using your name.

TASK 2 Create an acrostic poem of
your own. Here are some
words that can be used:

• wise
 • smart
 • lifestyles

• prudent
 • manage
 • aware

Reflective
Journal

Mental stretching, the required sacrifice
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
To all exercises, these four are the basics
Heavy on paper but sweet in its understanding
Equations and formula, serving as raw products
Mastering the existence of  numbers to gain its wisdom
Arithmetic also in a graphical representation
Then its technicalities in shapes and planes
Into life's activities, these applications silently integrate
Calculation of  numbers and expressions
Sum up all problems via solutions to an answer.

Funom Makama

1. Decide a word/phrase you
want to write about.

2. Write the word/phrase
vertically.

3. Brainstorm other words or
phrases that you want to use
in the poem.

4. Place the words or phrases
on the lines that begin with
the same alphabets.

5. Fill in the rest of the lines
with sentences to create a
poem.

1

2

3

4

5

An acrostic poem is a fun poetic
form that can be created by
anyone. You just need to think of a
word and then come up with a line
from each of the alphabet. Each
line can be as short as you want it
to be. Here are five easy steps for
you to create an acrostic poem:

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A Join the sentence parts with the conjunctions ‘or’ or ‘because’.

Column A   Column B
 1. My brother takes the bus to work • informally for your party
 2. You can have the fruit juice • the soya bean milk
 3. I like to jog in the park • it is cheaper and fresher
 4. Which travel package costs less, this • the air is fresh
 5. Mother buys food from the market • the one offered by his company?
 6. I am not sure if I should dress formally  • it is cheaper than driving

B Study the advertisement and answer the questions.

1.  What is offered by the shop for the
Deal of the Week?

2. Would customers be attracted to
spend up to RM100 or more? Why?

3. If you are a customer, would you
choose to shop on weekends? Why?

Special Deal of the WeekThe price is locked for a week – Monday to Sunday.For purchases worth RM100 and above in a single receipt, there is a further 10% discount.To make your weekend shopping more exciting, a voucher is given with this receipt. This voucher can be redeemed for chicken snacks at Crispy Chicken up to a value of RM10.

Discounts up to 10% for Deal of the Week items!

ction riented
Task

OA
Create a blog to promote financial awareness. The blog must be updated
once a week. Share the link of your blog with your friends. You may
include the following:

• Suitable images
• Ways to save money wisely
• Compare prices of certain products
• Tips on how to spend money effectively
• Video links to make your blog more interesting

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CHAPTERS 9 - 123
A Study the poster below and answer the questions.

B Match the words to the correct definitions and construct sentences.

Amazing KidsA M
AZ

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NG K
D

S!

R
e

g
is

te
r

N
o

w
!

Students’ Exchange Programme
Children can...
• Make new friends
• Practise and respect new cultures
• Communicate effectively through social

media applications
• Broaden their outlook on life
Parents can...
• Be assured of a safe exchange programme

for their children
• Provide their children fun and interactive

learning experiences
• Assist their children to find new friends

who share the same interests
Educators can...
• Teach appropriate social communication

skills
• Let students practise literacy skills in

classroom

1. Put a tick (✓) for the correct
statement.

a. This organisation is a platform
for children to meet new friends.

b. Children will not learn about
other cultures through
this programme.

c. This is a safe programme for
children to showcase their
own culture.

d. Children will develop their
social and communication
skills through the
exchange programme.

2.  Discuss the questions.

a. Why is it beneficial for us to be
involved in the programme?

b. How does having a friend with
different cultural practices
help you?

friendship

advancement

gadget

healthy

thrifty

Definition

Definition

Definition

Definition

Definition

Sentence

Sentence

Sentence

Sentence

Sentence

A development or improvement

An ingenious device or tool

The state of being friends

Spending money carefully

In good physical and mental condition

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151

n the rich brown earth, a deeper pain conceals

ot just the myth, or war on foreign fields

eath’s toll and the greater cost reveals

ach life, each loss, that paves our freedom trail

ride reminds us of the sacrifice

ach mother’s tears should not be theirs alone

ation's rich in history’s reward

emand that freedom is the final word!

very heart must keep the names alive

ever let the guard down or the pride

hoose to honour all who fought and died

xercising freedom is a gift, and Godly right

-Carrie Richards-

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I am Malaysian

•	 What	does	Independence
Day	mean	to	you?

•	 How	can	we	celebrate	this
special	day?

I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen
to directions in a
dialogue

speak
about historical
sites and give
directions

read
a text on the
nation's history

write
on process and
procedures

learn
about possessive
adjectives and
comparison of
adjectives

practise
correct intonation
and stress

appreciate
a short story

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Listening to a Dialogue

TASK 1 Listen to the directions given by Airil to Howard on
how to get to an important landmark.

Study the map above. Talk about it and do the following.

•	 Trace	the	route	Howard	takes	to	get	to	his	destination.
	 •	 Show	the	starting	and	ending	points	of	the	route.
	 •	 List	the	interesting	places	Howard	can	see	and	visit	along

the	way.
	 •	 Indicate	a	form	of	transportation	Howard	can	take.
	 •	 Give	a	possible	reason	why	Howard	wants	to	see	the

memorial.

Jalan               Merdeka

Jalan
Jalan

Laksamana

Kg. Kling Mosque

Bastian House

Islamic Museum

Cultural Museum

Proclamation of Independence
Memorial

A Famosa

Museum of Literature

Democratic Museum

Christ Church

Clock Tower

Maritime
Museum

Ja
la

n
M

er
de

ka

Parameswara

Jalan

BANDAR
MELAKA

TAMAN
MERDEKA

The first Prime
Minister, Tunku Abdul
Rahman proclaimed
Malaya a sovereign
country founded
on the principles of
liberty and justice.
The country aims to
maintain a Just Peace
among all nations.

TASK 2  Read the telephone conversation.

Airil	:	 	 Hello,	 Shamsul.	 Yes,	 I’m	 at	 the	 Clock	 Tower.	 I	 just
gave	 directions	 to	 a	 tourist	 to	 the	 Proclamation	 of
Independence	Memorial.

Shamsul:	Oh!	 It’s	good	to	know	that	 tourists	are	 interested	 in
our	historical	sites.

Airil	:	 	 Shamsul,	as	residents	of	historical	Melaka,	we	should
visit	 some	 of	 these	 sites	 ourselves	 too.	 Shall	 we	 do
it	tomorrow?

Talk about the sites you would like to visit.

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Technology	is	of	great	help	when	you	need
directions	to	get	to	a	place.	You	can	also	ask
for	directions	from	people.

Queries Replies Sequence Connectors

How do I get …?
Where is … ?
Can you tell me …?

The quickest way is ...
The best way is …

Then …
After that …
Next …

Take the
first
second

turning on your
right.
left.

Read the directions below.

Turn right
at
when you come to

the traffic lights.

Go straight on.
Walk along the road.

Link

With the advancement of
technology, you can download
GPS Navigation to get
directions easily.

Howard:	 Excuse	 me,	 how	 can	 I	 get	 to	 the	 Tourist
Information	Centre	from	here?

Airil:	 From	 the	 hotel,	 turn	 left	 and	 walk	 along
Green	Road	until	the	roundabout.	Then,	take
a	left	exit	at	the	roundabout	into	Black	Road.
After	that,	walk	straight	on	until	you	reach		a
T-junction.	 Here,	 turn	 right	 into	 Blue	 Road.
The	 Fire	 Station	 and	 Bus	 Terminal	 are	 on
your	 left	 and	 on	 your	 right	 is	 the	 museum.
Next,	 at	 the	 crossroad,	 turn	 right	 and	 the
Tourist	Information	Centre	is	on	the	left.

TASK 4 Practise giving directions from the hotel
to the following places.
 1.	 bank	 2.	 museum
 3.	 bus	station	 4.	 post	office

TASK 3 Look at the map. Read the conversation between Airil and Howard.

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Read the text below.

a. led a mission for a specific purpose

b. different sectors of  society

c. chose not to participate or be a part of

Meaning Word/ Expression

1.	 Fill	in	the	table	with	an	appropriate	word/expression	from	the	text	to	match	the
given	meaning.

•	 Spearheaded	by	Tunku	Abdul	Rahman
Putra	Al-Haj,	first	Prime	Minister

•	 Delegation	to	London	to	negotiate
with the British for independence

•	 Agreement	reached	on	8	February	1956	–
proclamation to be made the following year

•	 Tunku	arrived	home	with	good	news	of
independence	for	Malaya

Birth of Independence

Vocabulary Journal

Meaning

Synonym

Part of speech

Word

Antonym

Other forms

Route to Independence

negotiate

negotiates
negotiation

negotiable

negotiated
negotiator

negotiating

WORD STUDY (Word Forms)

Look	at	the	example.	How	many	words
can	you	form?

Read

•	 20 February 1956
–	Proclamation	at	Padang	Pahlawan,	Melaka	by	Tunku	Abdul	Rahman	Putra	Al-Haj

– Independence mission received with much jubilation
 –	Escorted	by	convoy	of	cars	and	supporters	from	Ayer	Keroh	to	Padang	Merdeka
 –	Proclamation	made	amidst	cries	of	Merdeka	to	Malayans	from	all	walks	of	life
•	 30 August 1957

–		Tunku	Abdul	Rahman	was	at
Merdeka	Square	in	Kuala	Lumpur
and observed two minutes of silence
at	11.58	p.m.	At	the	stroke	of
midnight,	the	Malayan	Federation
was	born.

•	 31 August 1957
 –	Tunku	Abdul	Rahman	read	the	Proclamation	of

Independence	at	Stadium	Merdeka	followed	by
seven	shouts	of	Merdeka.

–	The	Union	Jack	was	lowered.
 –	The	Malayan	flag	was	hoisted.
	 –	The	National	Anthem,	Negaraku,	was	played.

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2.	Rearrange	the	events	on	the	birth	of	the	nation.
	 a.	20	February	1956	–	proclamation	at	Padang	Pahlawan,	Melaka	by

Tunku	Abdul	Rahman.
	 b.	The	National	Anthem	was	played.
	 c.	30	August	1957	–	Tunku	Abdul	Rahman	observed	two	minutes	of	silence	at

Merdeka	Square	at	11.58	p.m.
	 d.	The	flag,	Union	Jack	was	lowered.
	 e.	31	August	1957	–	the	Proclamation	of	Independence	was	read	at

Stadium	Negara.
	 f.	The	Malayan	flag	was	hoisted.
	 g.	At	the	stroke	of	midnight,	the	Malayan	Federation	was	born.
	 h.	Tunku	Abdul	Rahman	made	seven	shouts	of	Merdeka.

3.	 Answer	the	following	questions.
 a. Who	led	the	delegation	to	London?
 b. What	was	the	aim	of	the	delegation?
 c.	When	was	the	Proclamation	of	Malaysia	made	and	which	countries	were	involved?
 d.	How	is	Hari Kemerdekaan	or	Independence	Day	celebrated	every	year?
 e. Why	do	you	think	it	was	important	to	replace	the	Union	Jack	with	the

Malayan	flag?

•	 July	1963	– enactment	of	Malaysia	Agreement	and	Malaysia	Act
•	 16	September	1963	–	Proclamation	of	Malaysia	–	merging	of	Federation

of	Malaya	with	the	British	colonies	of	North	Borneo,	Sarawak
and	Singapore

•	 Delivered	by	Tunku	Abdul	Rahman	at	Stadium	Merdeka
•	 Singapore	opted	out	two	years	later	and	so	now	there	are	West

Malaysia	and	East	Malaysia	(Sabah	and	Sarawak)

•	 Celebrated	every	year	in	a
harmonious way

•	 Grand	and	colourful	parade
at	Merdeka	Square

•	 Different	theme	each	year

Birth of Sovereignty of Malaysia

Hari Kemerdekaan or
Independence Day

Sourced from: www.gpsmycity.com/tours/
tour-of-melaka-historic-district-4312html

Stadium	Merdeka	was
the site of the birth
of the nation on
31	August	1957.	It
was constructed from
25	September	1956
to	21	August	1957.	In	2007,	Stadium	Merdeka

underwent	a	restoration	to	its	original	1957

condition	to	coincide	with	the	50th

anniversary	of	Malaysia's	independence.

jubilation  great happiness due to success
delegation  a group of people who represent

an organisation

Glossary

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Process and Procedures

Moving Beyond the Text
Design	your	own	state	flag.	Be
creative.	You	can	draw	and	colour	it
in	whatever	way	you	like.

♦	Why	do	you	choose	the	colours?
♦	Why	do	you	choose	the	symbol?
♦	What	does	your	flag	represent?

The	Alaskan	state
	flag	was

designed	by	13-y
ear-old

Benny	Benson	of
	Seward.

A	process	defines	:
•	 what	needs	to	be	done
•	 roles	and	responsibilities	of	the

people	assigned	to	do	the	work
•	 appropriate	tools	and	equipment	to

support	individuals	in	doing
their	jobs

A	procedure	defines:
•	 how	to	do	the	tasks
•	 the	relationship	between	the	tasks

Format	of	a	process	and	procedure:

Title		 :	 shows	the	project

Introduction	:		 aim	of	the	process
and	procedures

Body		 :	 steps	to	show	the	ways
in	which	the	process	and
procedures	are	done

Pre-writing
Your	class	has	decided	to	invite	an	outstanding	Malaysian	to	give	a	talk	in	your
school.	Complete	the	flow	map	below	to	show	the	process	and	procedures	involved
to	carry	out	the	project.	Use	the	notes	given	below.
Project	:		 Talk	by	outstanding	Malaysian
Process	:	 •	 brainstorm	for	appropriate	person
	 •	 selection	process	based	on
	 		 -	contribution	to	nation
	 		 -	personal,	community,	professional
	 •	 collect	information
	 •	 decide	on	venue,	date	and	time

Procedures:	 •	 permission	from	the	principal
	 •	 letter	of	invitation	to	the

outstanding	Malaysian

Step 1
Brainstorm

...

Step 4
Procedures

...

Step 2
Select

based on...

Step 3
Collect ...

Decide on ...

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TASK 1 The school had a National Day celebration. Write about the process and
procedures of the flag raising ceremony. Use the following details to
help you.

National Day Celebration

You can use words like
firstly, secondly, next,
then, after that, lastly
and finally to make the
instructions	clear.
Leader	–	person	giving
the commands
Colour	–	refers	to	the	flagFlag bearer	–	person
holding	the	flag
Colour guard –	four
people or a troop who
raise	the	flag

The	flag	should	be	hoisted	briskly	and	lowered	slowly	with	dignity.	There	are	only	two

acceptable	positions	for	the	flag	to	be	flown	–	Full	Mast:	the	top	of	the	flag	is	at	the	top	of

the	pole	and	Half	Mast:	only	in	times	of	mourning	when	the	top	of	the	flag	is	flown	at	the

midpoint	of	the	pole.	When	the	flag	is	being	carried,	it	should	never	be	allowed	to	touch

anything	beneath	it,	nor	should	it	ever	be	carried	flat	or	horizontall
y.

Flag	bearer	and	colour	guard	–	in	position	–	wait	for	leader’s	command

Leader	–	command	to	all	–	‘Attention’

Next	command	–	‘Colour	Guard,	forward	march!’

Near	the	flag	pole	–	command	–
	‘Colour	Guard,	halt!’.

Command	–	‘Colour	Guard,	prepare	the	colours!’
–	flag	is	attached	to	flag	pole

Flag	is	prepared	–	Command	–	‘Hoist	the	flag!’

Assembly	sings	the	Negaraku	and	recite	the	Rukun	Negara

Begin	the	process	and	procedures	with	the	following	sentence:
There are several steps in the flag raising ceremony. Firstly, ….

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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A	 Possessive Adjectives
Possessive	adjectives	are	used	to	indicate	who	or	what	owns	something.

It’s is not a possessive
pronoun.	It’s is the short
form of it is and it has.	The
possessive adjective its has
no	apostrophe.

He is enjoying
his ice cream.

Its mouth
is very big.

These are
your shoes.

They are listening
to their teacher.

He

They

You

It

Subject
Pronouns

Possessive
Adjectives

I It My Its

You We Your Our

He They His Their

She Her

TASK 1  Underline the correct possessive adjective.
 1. The	girl	is	taking	(her/his)	oath	in	front	of

the	principal.
 2.	 I	 cannot	 find	 (my/mine)	 small	 flags.	 Have	 you

seen	them	anywhere?
	3.	 It	is	my	cat	and	(its/his)	name	is	Kitty.
 4.	 I	cannot	remember	(he/his)	name.
 5.	 They	decorated	(their/them)	bicycles	with

small	flags.
	6.	 It	is	raining	today,	so	we	need	to	bring	(our/ours)	umbrellas.

TASK 2 Complete the dialogue with appropriate possessive adjectives.
Airil:	 This	is	the	first	time	the	National	Day	parade	will	be	held	in	the	evening.	It

will	be	followed	by	the	fireworks	display.	 ... 	theme	is	really	catchy.
Karen:	 Look	at	the	crowd!	Airil,	which	one	of	those	flag	bearers	is	 ... 	sister?
Airil:	 She	is	standing	beside	 ... 	teacher	and	carrying	 ... 	school	flag.	Oh,	there’s

Aznil,	the	Form	5	prefect	who	is	holding	the	school	flag.
Karen:	 You’re	right.	By	the	way,	where	are	 ... 	small	flags?	My	flags	are	in			...	bag.
Airil:	 They	are	here,	tucked	in	 ... 	pocket.	Those	vintage	cars	are	decked	with	the

national	flag	on	all	sides	and	 ... 	owners	must	be	proud	of	their	handiwork.
Karen:	 Let’s	get	 ... 	flags	out	and	get	ready	to	wave	when	the	parade	starts.

...

I

This is
my bag.

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Brown Castle is a big castle. Pink Castle is a bigger castle. Blue Castle is the biggest castle.

•	 the	+	adjective	+	-est
 the darkest
•	 more	+	adjective	+	than

more beautiful than
•	 the	most	+	adjective
 the most difficult
•	 adjective	+	-er	+	than
 lighter than
•	 as	+	adjective	+	as
 as good as (gold)

B	 Comparison of Adjectives
 1. Adjectives	 have	 three	 degrees	 of	 comparison	 –	 positive degree, comparative degree and

superlative	degree.

SuperlativeComparativePositive

1.    pretty

2.      old

3.      less

4.  good

5.  charming

6. hardworking

TASK 3 Complete the table.

TASK 4 Complete each simile with a
suitable adjective below.

1.	 The	guest	speaker	is	as		...	as	a	cucumber.
2.	 The	students	preparing	the	backdrop	for

the	stage	are	as	…	as	bees.
3.	 The	bandleader	caught	the	baton	as	if	it

was	as	…	as	a	feather.
4.	 The	soldiers	marched	very	stiffly	with

backs	as	…	as	a	ramrod.
5.	 The	student	read	the	National	Day

message	in	a	voice	as	…	as	crystal.

straight cool busylight clear

1. The positive degree of	adjectives	are	in	their	original	forms.	They	are	also	used	to	compare	people
or	things	that	are	of	similar	or	equal	quality	by	using	as … as.
•	 He	is	loyal.
•	 Nina	is	as friendly as	Clark.
•	 This	table	is	as expensive as	the	other	one.

2. Comparative adjectives compare	two	people	or	things.
•	 Aiman	is	taller than	Govind.
•	 The	performance	of	class	1A	is	more exciting than	Class	1B.

3. Superlative adjectives	compare	three	or	more	people	or	things.
•	 Li	Wei	is	the smartest	student	in	his	class.
•	 Andrew’s	mural	painting	is	the best	in	town.

4.	 When	 the	 adjective	 is	 of	 one syllable, we add er to form the
comparative and est to form the superlative.
•	clear																		clearer                  clearest

5. If the adjective has more than one syllable, more is added to
the adjective to form the comparative and most to form
the	superlative.
•	expensive
•	more expensive
•	most expensive

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Does the word ‘patriotism’ mean
anything to you? Let’s read the story
below.

A	Malaysian	hero	who	portrays
patriotism	is	Temenggong	Datuk	Kanang
anak	Langkau,	a	soldier	from	the	Iban	Dayak
community	in	Sarawak.	He	was	a	Regimental
Sergeant	Major	of	the	8th	Rangers	in
the	Royal	Malaysian	Army.	A	brave	and
extraordinary	tracker,	Kanang	Anak	Langkau
was conferred two gallantry awards, the
Negara Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa	(Valour
Award)	and	the	Pingat Gagah Berani (Bravery
Award).	No	other	person	has	ever	received
two gallantry awards in the history of the
Malaysian	Armed	Forces.

Kanang	 anak	 Langkau	 was	 born	 on	 2
March	 1945	 in	 Julau,	 Sarawak.	 He	 entered
military	 service	 with	 the	 British	 Army	 as
an	 Iban	 Tracker,	 attending	 Jungle	 Warfare
School	in	Ulu	Tiram	in	early	1962.	Kanang	was
attached	to	the	42	Commando	serving	during
the	Brunei	Revolt	and	the	Indonesia-Malaysia
Confrontation.	He	later	served	with	the	Royal
New	 Zealand	 Infantry	 Regiment	 and	 was
absorbed	 into	 the	 Sarawak	 Rangers	 which
eventually	 became	 part	 of	 the	 Malaysian
Rangers	 when	 Malaysia	 was	 proclaimed	 on
16	September	1963.

Stress on Words

Stress	is	the	emphasis	that	is	given	to
certain	syllables	in	a	word.

Practise	the	pronunciation	of	the	words
above.	Say	them	aloud	to	your	friends.

1. midnight
 2. soldiers
 3. mission
 4. stadium
 5. minister

1. routine event
 2. crowded pavement
 3. annual celebration
 4. colourful costume
 5. marching smartly
 6.	attractive	flag	bearers
 7. thunder and lightning
 8. decorative trishaw

/'nen/	nation
the	first	syllable	is	stressed:	nation

/pǝ'rd/ parade
the	second	syllable	is	stressed:	parade

/n'ge/	negotiate
the	second	syllable	is	stressed:	negotiate

/sel'bren/	celebration
the	third	syllable	is	stressed:	celebration

6. harmonious
 7. independence
 8. jubilation
 9. proclamation
 10.historical

A	 Say the words aloud and mark the
stressed syllable in each word.

B Say the phrases aloud and mark
the stressed syllable in each word.

Reflective
Journal

I enjoy watching the National Day parade which is a show of national pride. How do I feel about the nation's independence?

2

Which historical sites in relation to the country’s independence would I like to visit?

1

What would my contribution be as a Malaysian?

3

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ction riented
Task

OA
The	class	is	divided	into	three	groups	to	do	a	project	on	how	Malaysians
feel	and	show	national	pride.

Present	your	information	to	the	class.

21st
Century
Skills

TASK
 1.	 Explain	in	your	own	words	the	meaning	of	patriotism.
 2.	 Based	 on	 the	 text,	 describe	 how	 acts	 of	 bravery	 and	 heroism	 of	 the	 patriot,	 Datuk

Kanang	was	acknowledged?	How	do	you	feel	about	such	acknowledgements?
 3.	 What	have	you	learnt	from	the	story?	Discuss.

Group 1
 Interview family

and neighbours

Group 2
 Exchange views via

social media

Group 3
	 Do	research	in	the	school	library
–	get	materials	and	pictures	for
a visual presentation

Sergeant	 Kanang	 was	 in	 active	 service	 during	 the	 Emergency,	 the	 country’s	 struggle
against	communism.	In	an	operation	in	the	Korbu	Forest	Reserve	at	Fort	Legap	in	1979,	Sergeant
Kanang's	8th	Battalion	Royal	Rangers	successfully	destroyed	a	communist	camp.	For	his	bravery,
he was conferred the highest gallantry award, the Pingat Gagah Berani.

In	 1980,	 Sergeant	 Kanang	 and	 his	 platoon	 stumbled	 upon	 and	 destroyed	 a	 large
communist	force	at	Ladang	Kinding,	Sungei	Siput,	Perak.		In	the	ensuing	confrontation,	he	was
badly	shot.	However,	the	will	to	live	and	fight	another	day	was	strong.	He	recuperated	from	a
coma	and	was	back	on	active	duty.	Kanang’s	battle	cry	‘Agi	Idup	Agi	Ngelaban’	(Still	Alive,	Still
Fighting)	originated	from	‘Rentap’,	the	famous	Iban	warrior	who	had	inspired	his	men	and	other
soldiers	to	fight	to	death	in	defence	of	the	nation.

Sergeant	 Kanang	 retired	 after	 21	 years	 of	 service	 as	 a	 First	 Warrant	 Officer.	 For	 his
knowledge	 in	 Iban	 traditions	 and	 customs,	 Kanang	 was	made	 a	 Temenggong	 for	 the	 Iban
community	of	Sri	Aman	division.	Subsequently,	he	was	awarded	the	Officer	of	the	Most	Exalted
Order	of	the	Star	of	Sarawak	(PBS)	in	1987.

In	 2011,	 Kanang	 supervised	 Operation	 Mai	 Pulai	 which	 involved	 the	 locating	 and
exhumation	of	the	remains	of	21	Iban	Trackers	and	Sarawak	Rangers	killed	during	the	emergency
in	 West	 Malaysia.	 Their	 remains	 were	 returned	 to	 Sarawak	 where	 they	 were	 ceremonially
reburied.	Kanang	was	conferred	the	Commander	of	the	Order	of	the	Star	of	Hornbill	Sarawak
which	carries	the	title	Datuk.

Datuk	Kanang	believed	that	every	soldier	should	be	loyal,	co-operative	and	courageous.
His	training	inspired	him	with	an	undying	love	of	his	homeland	and	the	spirit	to	fight	for	it	at	all
times.	Datuk	Kanang	passed	away	in	January	2013	and	was	buried	with	full	military	honours	at
the	Heroes’	Grave	at	Jalan	Budaya,	Kuching.	His	patriotism	certainly	knew	no	limits!

Adapted	from:	Kanang,	The Story Of A Hero	by	Maznan	Noordin

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A	 Complete the text with the correct form of possessive adjectives.

1.	 The	tourists	took	photos	of	the	march	past	with	…	cameras.
	 2.	 Janie,	our	class	monitor	 is	ambitious.	…	target	 is	winning	the	cleanest	class	award

every	month.
	 3.	 They	wore	…	school	T-shirt	for	the	jungle	trekking	trip.
	 4.	 He	accompanied	…	sister	to	the	museum.
 5.	 Yesterday,	we	gave	Puan	Zaidah	a	surprise	party	for	…	retirement.
 6.	 The	giraffe	can	reach	those	tall	branches	because	of	…	long	neck.
	 7.	 I	have	added	a	few	friends	on	…	social	media	application.
 8.	 These	bags	have	…	names	because	they	belong	to	us.

B	 Complete the sentences with positive, comparative and superlative adjectives.

1.	 To	 get	 the	 …	 (good)	 view	 of	 the	 traditional	 dance	 on	 stage,	 you	 must	 go	 to	 the
centre	aisle.

2.	 Students	 from	 SMK	 Bitara	 have	 created	 the	 …	 (large)	 flag	 in	 the	 state	 for	 the
National	Day.

3. All	 the	 floats	 at	 the	 parade	 were	 decorative	 but	 the	 float	 featuring	 local	 fruits	 was
the	…	(decorative).

4. The	weather	today	is	…	(warm)	but	yesterday	was	…	(warm)	than	today.
 5. The	Merdeka	Square	has	the	…	(tall)	flagpole	in	the	country.
 6. Of	 all	 the	 historical	 sites,	 the	 memorial	 for	 the	 national	 heroes	 is	 the	 	 …	 (far)

from	here.
 7. The	flag	raising	ceremony	is	as		…	(important)	as	the	singing	of	the	state	anthem.
 8. The	 story	 of	 the	 wartime	 heroes	 is	 …	 (interesting)	 than	 this	 story	 of	 modern

day	heroes.

C		 Put the words into the correct columns. Then, read the words aloud with
the correct stress.

Stress on first syllable Stress on second syllable
anthem expel

anthem

flagpole

salute

consent

concert

respond

platform

baton

event

museum expel respect

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Over the years, advancement in medical
sciences has produced new devices.
•	 In	what	ways	have	we	gained

from them?

CHAPTER

14

Heals and Aids

I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen
to a news bulletin

speak
about your views
and feelings
concerning
disabled people

read
a timeline on
medical discoveries

create
a photo journal

learn
about simple
future tense and
punctuation

practise
the stress patterns
for nouns and verbs

appreciate
a poem

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Listening to a News Bulletin

TASK 1 Listen to the news bulletin about Nick Vujicic and M.J. Lee. State
TRUE or FALSE for each of the statements below.

1. Lee’s	muscles	weakened	gradually	from	the	age	of	12.

2. Lee	gives	talks	on	motivation.

3.		Nick	Vujicic	was	born	with	no	arms	and	legs.

4. Lee	and	Nick	are	good	friends	from	young.

5. The book, Life Lessons, teaches us to live well.

The phrase 'challenges he faces' as used in the text
means to deal with situation, which require mental and
physical strength.

ChallengeGeneral Practitioner Physiotherapist OphthalmologistEar, nose and throat
(ENT) specialist

TASK 3 Study the pictures below. Discuss who they should see to get
medical help.

TASK 2 Role-play the telephone conversation below.

Radio	DJ:	 	 Yes,	this	is	DJ	Ann.	How	can	I	help	you?

Gary:	 	 I	listened	to	the	news	bulletin	about	M.J.	Lee	and	would	like	to	share
my	feelings.	I	would	like	to	compliment	him	on	his	perseverance	and
success	in	overcoming	his	disability.	Mr	Lee,	congratulations!	You	have
done well.

Radio	DJ:	 	 Allow	me	to	thank	you	on	behalf	of	Mr	Lee.	I’m	sure	he	feels	touched.

Gary:	 	 I	feel	that	Lee’s	book	will	inspire	and	encourage	the	disabled	to	rise
above	their	situation.	He's	right	when	he	says	we	should	 live	 to	 the
best	of	our	ability.	I'm	inspired	and	thankful	for	his	book	because	I'm
disabled, too.

Radio	DJ:	 	 Thank	you	again	and	I	agree	with	you.

Gary:	 	 Thank	you.	I’m	happy	you	agree	with	me.	Goodbye.

In pairs, exchange views and feelings about M.J. Lee. How would you talk to a
disabled person? Do you have any friends who are disabled? Explain your answer.

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460BC
Birth of Hippocrates, a Greek physician and the Father of Medicine.
Hippocrates based medicine on objective observation and
deductive reasoning.

1628
William Harvey published An Anatomical Study of the Motion of the
Heart describing the circulation of blood in the body.

1796
Edward Jenner developed a method to protect people from smallpox
in a process known as vaccination. Jenner is sometimes known as the
founding Father of Immunology.

1867

Joseph Lister published Antiseptic Principle of the Practice of Surgery.
Convinced of the need for cleanliness in operating rooms, he developed
antiseptic surgical methods, using carbolic acid to clean wounds and
surgical instruments.

1870s
Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch established the germ theory of disease
– a specific disease is caused by a specific organism.

1895 German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays.

1897
Ronald Ross, a British officer in the Indian Medical Service, demonstrated
that malaria parasites are transmitted via mosquitoes.

1899 – 1906
Medical advancement – the development of aspirin, now the most widely
used medicine worldwide and the suggestion of vitamins' existence and
its importance to health.

1928 Scottish bacteriologist Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin.

1952
Paul Zoll developed the first cardiac pacemaker to control
irregular heartbeats.

1953
The discovery of DNA – marked a milestone in the history of science and
gave rise to modern molecular biology.

1967
Heart surgeon Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first human
heart transplant.

1987 The first brain tissue transplant was performed.

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cardiac relating to
the heart

Glossary

TASK 1  Read the Medical Advances Timeline to find key developments in the
  field of medicine, from the birth of Hippocrates up to the present.

Read

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3. Answer	the	following	questions.
  a. Who	is	considered	as	the	Father	of	Medicine?
  b. Who did research on malaria and discovered

the cause of this disease?
  c. Based on the text, how important is the

discovery of DNA?
  d. How does Joseph Lister’s publication,

Antiseptic	Principle	of	the	Practice	of	Surgery
	 in	1867	affect	surgeries	in	operating	theatres?

Meaning:

Synonym: Antonym:

Word:

Sentence:

Vocabulary Journal WORD STUDY (Word Forms)

2. Read the table below and match correctly.

Medical personalities

a. William Harvey

b. Louis Pasteur

c. Wilhelm C. Roentgen

d. Alexander Fleming

e. Paul Zoll

f. Dr Christiaan Barnard

g. Edward Jenner

Medical advancement

Introduced vaccination

Developed the first cardiac pacemaker

Performed the first human heart transplant

Described circulation of blood in the body

Discovered X-rays

Established germ theory of disease

Discovered penicillin

Moving Beyond the Text

From the timeline of
medical advances, would
you	agree	that	medicine	not
only	makes	us	live	longer
but better? Does this inspire
you to take up medicine as
a career?

How many words can you form from these stem
words?

protect

protects
protection

protective

protector

protecting

protected

• surgery  • advance  • develop

1.		 Check	the	meaning	of	the	following	words	in	the	dictionary.
  a.  circulation
  b.  transmitted
  c.  milestone

d. parasites
e. transplant

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Writing a Photo Journal
A	photograph	speaks	a	thousand	words.	A	photo	journal	that	chronicles	events	in
your	life	is	an	enjoyable	thing	to	have.	It	documents	your	history	that	you	can	keep
forever. Follow these tips to keep a photo journal.

Use a digital camera
Download	the	photographs

and print them out.
Share your photos with
your friends on social

networking	sites.

Treat it like a scrapbook Decorate your  pages	of	memories	as	you see fit.

Pick a topic
Arrange	your

journal by topic to show
a special event in your

life or hobby.

Have a goal
Decide on the

presentation - a detailed
account or short text

and	photographs.

Add captions and dates

Captions describe or

explain special parts of

your	photographs.
Journal by date

Choose an appropriate
website to upload

your photos.

Get organised
Plan how you want your
journal to be – an online
journal, a computerised

photo journal or a
printed journal.

How to Keep
a Photo
Journal

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Take photographs
* Surroundings of
   the clinic

Date:
Time:
Place:

* Observe process
- registration of patient   - consultation with doctor - collection of medicine

:Participants

:Topic
:Goal

neighbourhood clinic

Preparation of photos
* Collect all photographs

to be inserted
* Prepare captions

for photographs

TASK 2 The Red Crescent Society made a school trip to the local government clinic in
the neighbourhood. After the trip, you and your friends decided to create a
photo journal of the trip for the society.

TASK 1 Your class wants to create a photo journal of activities in the school for the
class magazine.

Activities
•	 Take	photos	of	activities	that	took	place

in	school	throughout	a	week.
•	 Print	out	the	photographs.
•	 Lay	them	out	in	a	photo	journal.
•	 Write	suitable	captions	for	the	photos.

21st
Century
Skills

caption

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The use of ‘will’ + verb Examples

1. Prediction
 2. Decision
 3. Promise

1. It will rain tomorrow.
 2. I will apply for the scholarship next week.
 3. I will accompany you to the clinic this evening.

Past Present Future

The simple future tense is used for indicating
those actions that will happen in the future. It is
expressed by adding 'will' or 'going to'.

The use of

'going to'
Examples

1. Plan

2. Prediction

1. I am going to have

my eyes tested

tomorrow.

2. Look at the clouds.

It is going to rain.

A The Simple Future Tense (Will/Going to)

TASK 2 Change the verbs in the sentences below to indicate the future tense
using the ‘going to’ form.

1.	 I	am	...	(print)	the	article	on	Science
and Life for you.

2. We ... (learn) about the outbreak
of diseases in Africa for the next
science lesson.

3. You ... (start) a photo journal of how
you	learned	to	use	your	hearing	aid.

4. The Art Club members ... (paint)
the mural for the children’s hospital
tomorrow.

TASK 1 Change the verbs in the sentences below to indicate the simple future
tense using ‘will’.

1. We ... (keep) records of our medical history from now onwards.
 2.	 I	...	(take)	an	aspirin	for	this	bad	headache.
 3.	 Betsy	...	(attend)	the	talk	on	immunisation	this	evening.
 4. The	doctor	is	certain	that	my	grandmother’s	surgery	...	(take)	place	next	week.

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Capital
letters

✓ First letter of  a sentence
✓	 Proper nouns
	 (people, places)
✓	 Pronoun ‘I’

•	 My	mother	and	I	will	be	seeing	Dr.	Ravi,	a
surgeon in University Hospital.

Full stop ✓	 At the end of  a sentence •	 My	uncle	just	underwent	a	heart	surgery.

Comma ✓	 Marks	a	short	pause
within a sentence

•	 Jessie	 brought	 oranges,	 apples	 and	 grapes
for her sister in hospital.

Question
mark

✓	 Ends a question •	 How	far	is	the	clinic	from	here?

Exclamation
mark

✓	 Shows strong feelings
•	 Wow!	The	hearing	aid	works	great	 for	my

grandfather.

A – Z
.

Usage Example

!

Punctuation
mark

B Punctuation

TASK 3 Punctuate the sentences correctly.

1. he	was	sent	to	the	icu	because	of	his	irregular	heartbeat
 2. why does he have to be put on a life-support system
 3. scientists from the university of leeds recommend that we take fruits on an

empty stomach
 4.	 oh	no	the	clinic	has	run	out	of	vaccines	again

TASK 4 Punctuate the text below.

jennifer ackerman wrote a book about the common cold she
experimented with a virus and was down with a bad cold for ten days

the	following	is	information	related	to	a	cold

a lack of sleep and stress can make you catch cold easily take naps

b cold symptoms are caused by your body’s reaction to a cold virus

c	 when	you	shake	hands	with	somebody	who	is	having	a	cold	wash
your hands

d our hands transmit cold viruses easily so keep your hands off
your face

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Stress on Words
Verbs with two syllables have the stress on the second
syllable. The same words used as a noun have the
stress on the first syllable.

TASK 1 Study the list of words given below.  Take note of the
parts of speech of the words.  Say the words aloud
and mark the stressed syllable in each word. Use the
dictionary to help you.

Verbs Nouns Nouns Adjectives

progress progress compact compact

present present minute minute

convert convert content content

suspect suspect patient patient

Example :

to record (verb)
 a record (noun)

to permit (verb)
 a permit (noun)

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Read up on the importance of vaccination for
diphtheria and do a write-up. Post it on the
Residents’ Association notice board.

Interview parents in your neighbourhood to
inform them of the importance of vaccination
for diphtheria.

Prepare a poster and flyers on the importance
of vaccination for diphtheria and put them up
on the school notice board. Pass out the flyers
to the neighbourhood.

Post information about the importance of
vaccination for diphtheria on your social
media application.

Technology

VisualWriting

Report

TASK 5 Choose one of the tasks in the Choice Board to help create awareness on
the importance of vaccination for diphtheria.

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Reflective
Journal

1. What new information have I learnt about the world of medicine?

2. Have I become interested in medicine as a means of helping people?

3. How has medical discoveries and advancements made life easier for the disabled?

Has any family member or friend benefitted from medical advancements?

What should I learn to do to help others in times of emergency?

TASK 2 Read the words aloud with the correct stress. Place the words into the
correct column.

Stress on first syllable Stress on second and third syllable

autopsy injection

medicinal hospital optician equipment optical

clinical medical disease ambulance operation

ction riented
Task

OA
The class plans to set up an exhibition on Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
and Basic First Aid skills.

Project:     Learning CPR and Basic First Aid skills
Learning goals:    Understand the process of basic life-saving skills
Details:
•	 Date,	venue	and	participants
•	 Talk	by	health	personnel
•	 Demonstrations	of	basic	First	Aid	and	CPR

Set	up	your	exhibition	with	photos	on	First	Aid,	steps	in	doing	CPR	and	visuals	of
a First Aid kit.

1

5

3

4

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172
I was inattentive in Science class one day
When the teacher at random looked my way
I didn’t look up, I wouldn’t dare
There’s no escaping that intense glare.

Asked me to explain to the class
Newton’s Law of Gravity and mass
My mind was a blank, heart beat louder
For an answer I started to flounder.

I stood before the class trembling with fear
“Gravity” I said… and then oh dear!!
I fell off the stage on to the floor
How the class with laughter did roar.

Newton’s Law

Nandita Das

The children tittered in great amusement
They didn’t know my sad predicament
The teacher said, “You’ve demonstrated gravity”
“Although you did it with much levity”.

At length I returned to my seat
With many applause did they greet
Now I look back upon this and ponder
I decide to listen and not let my mind wander.

1. What does the teacher want the persona to do?
 2.	 Describe	the	persona’s	reaction	when	he	is	given	the	task.
 3. What lesson does the persona learn from his experience?

Step 1 :	Planning	–	story,	characters	and	main	idea
Step 2 :	Writing	–	put	ideas	on	paper	and	revise
Step 3 :	Editing	–	check	and	edit	after	completing	the	story

Read the poem .

TASK 1

TASK 2 Study the flow map on the steps of writing a prose. Then, write out the
poem in prose.

6. Event and problem
are solved

Character's action
and decision:...

Lesson learnt: ...

1. Beginning of story
 Character: …
 Place: …
 Time: …

5.  Solving of problem
 Reaction of class and

teacher: ...

2.  Problem faced by
character

Teacher's action: ...
 Reaction of character: ...

4. High point of story
 Incident in front

of class: ...

3.  Events leading to
high point of story

Action of character:
...

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A Fill in the blanks with the correct future tense.

 Read the news report below and complete the graphic organiser.

KLANG:	“No	mother	would	want	her	child	to	suffer	like	this.	My	heart	is	broken,”	said
Puan	Maimunah,	mother	of	13-year-old	Siti	Nuraisyah,	who	lost	her	legs	after	being	run
over by a lorry.
	 “She	is	so	brave.	But,	as	a	mother,	it	is	hard	for	me	to	be	strong.	It	breaks	my	heart
to	see	my	daughter	going	through	so	much,”	she	said	at	the	hospital	where	her	daughter
is	being	warded.	On	Monday,	Siti	Nuraisyah	was	on	her	way	home	from	school	in	Sabak
Bernam	on	a	motorcycle	with	her	sister	when	the	incident	happened	at	about	3.30	p.m.
	 A	car	was	believed	to	have	overtaken	them	and	brushed	against	their	Honda	EX5.
Siti	was	 thrown	onto	 the	middle	of	 the	road	when	a	 lorry	coming	 from	the	opposite
direction	ran	over	her	legs.	Her	sister	suffered	a	sprained	ankle	from	the	impact.
	 A	composed	Siti	who	underwent	surgery	earlier,	said,	“My	wounds	hurt,”	adding
that	 she	 wants	 to	 walk	 again	 and	 was	 hopeful	 of	 recovering	 soon.	 Her	 left	 leg	 was
amputated	above	the	ankle	while	her	right	leg	was	amputated	below	the	knee.
       (Adapted from The Star,	Jan	2016)

Aina:	 The	school	holidays	will	be	starting	next	week.	1 Are you ...
(make) any holiday plans?

Deana:	 My	father	2	is	...	(take)	his	annual	leave	as	he	is	planning	to
take	us	to		Pulau	Redang	for		snorkelling	and	a	nature	study	trip.

Aina: Oh, in that case, 3	...	we	...	(plan)	on	how	to	spend	the	first	week	together?
Deana: Yes, sure. What do you have in mind?
Aina:	 Cathy	and	I	are	going	on	a	camping	trip	to	Templer’s	Park	for	three	days.	We

4	...	(go)	by	bus	from	here	and	trek	from	the	park	entrance	to	the	waterfall.
Do	you	want	to	come	along?

Deana:	 Yes,	I	would	love	to	join	you.	What	5 ... we ... (do) for food and tents?
Aina: We 6 ... (rent) the tents from the park authorities.
 They 7 ... (set up) the tents by the time we reach the camp site.
Deana:	 All	right!	Templer’s	Park,	wow!	I	8	...	(get)	permission	from
	 my	parents	first.	Shall	I	call	you	this	evening	with	my	answer?
Aina: Yes, you can.

Place:
Day:
Time:

Hopes How can medical
advancement help?

How did it happen?

Siti Nuraisyah’s
accident

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Keep Green, Keep Clean CHAPTER 15

Keep Green,
    Keep Clean

Link

You may have more
understanding of how
water can transform people's life
by watching this trailer.
http://www.unwater.org/world-
waterday/about/wwd-trailer/en/

Study the expression used by the Waikato-Tainui
tribe about the river and its relationship with people.

What do you understand from the expression above?

I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen
to a text on the
cause and effect of
water pollution

speak
about ways to
conserve water

read
a fact file on the
importance of
clean water

write
a formal letter
seeking permission
to carry out a
project

learn
about modals and
choice questions

practise
intonation, stress
and sentence
rhythm

appreciate
a short story

CHAPTER

15

I am the river,
  the river is me.

Waikato-Tainui

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TASK 1 Listen to a text on the causes and effects of water pollution
and complete the multi-flow map below.

TASK 2 Based on the pictures below talk about ways in which you can
conserve water at home.

. . .

. . .

. . .

. . .

Harms
...

Contaminates
...

Disrupts
...

Kills
...

Spreads
...

The release of
...

Oil leaks from
...

Garbage from
...

...

Improper disposal of
...

Water Pollution

Listening to a Text on Water Pollution

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TASK 3 Your school will be facing water rationing for three days. Talk about how
you and your friends can help to address the problem.

TASK 4

22 March is World Water Day. It is a day to make a difference for the countries that suffer from water-related issues. It is a day to reflect on how we can manage water for the future.

The quality of life depends on the availability of clean water.

•	 What	does	the	bar	chart	show?
•	 What	can	you	conclude	from	the	chart?
•	 Complete	the	circle	map	below	on	the	importance	of	clean	water.

Sourced from: http://www.unicef.org/wash/

To give opinions
- I  strongly feel that we should…

- I am inclined to think that…

To ask for opinions
- What is your opinion about…
- What do you think of…

What do you feel about …?
As far as I am concerned, ….

Use the expressions below:

Importance	of
clean	water

supply

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Unreached Population

0.7 Billion
have no access

to improved
water supply

Total World
Population

7.3 billion

Total World
Population

7.3 billion

9.5 %
33 %

P
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p
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(B
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0

1

2

3

4

5

6

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2.4 Billion
have no access

to improved
sanitation

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Clean water also means
better quality of life for
women and girls.

In2050
an increase in population will require
60 per cent more food.

In Africa, 90 per cent of the
work of gathering water and
wood is done by women.
Women and girls often spend
up to six hours every day
fetching water.
This amounts to 40 billion
hours spent every year
walking for water in
Africa alone.
In some nations, only 50
per cent of girls are enrolled
in schools due to lack
of toilet facilities.

Globally, diarrhoea is the leading cause of illnesses and deaths.

30,000 deaths occur every week from unsafe water and
unhygienic living conditions.

90 per cent of deaths are children under �ve
years old.
88 per cent of diarrhoea-related deaths are due to unsafe
drinking water, lack of access to sanitation facilities and
inadequate availability of water for hygienic purposes.

Agriculture accounts for roughly 70
per cent of global fresh water
withdrawals and up to 90 per cent
in some fast growing economies.

Adapted from :
https://thewaterproject.org/why-water/10-ways-clean-
water changes-the-world

Clean water is needed for food production.

Protecting water sources from
pollution is everyone’s
responsibility. Appropriate and
adequate action must be taken to
prevent pollution. Human life and
prosperity rest on our actions
today. Our lifestyle and activities
determine the quality of water.
Reduce wastage and manage water
e�ciently and ensure that we do
not pollute the rivers so that we can
have an endless �ow of clean
water supply.

Clean

Water
is Life

Clean water is crucial to human health and life. It is
everybody’s responsibility to keep our water sources clean.

Vocabulary Journal

Word Meaning

Picture

Sentence

Part of speech

WORD STUDY

Group the words below under the
correct headings.
death responsibility leading drinking

production accounts spend
appropriate pollutemanage endless

reduce better
water

Read

Nouns
1. illness
2.
3.
4.
5.

Verbs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Adjectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Link

Find out more
about water by
clicking:
http://www.water-
day.org/

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Clean water also means
better quality of life for
women and girls.

In2050
an increase in population will require
60 per cent more food.

In Africa, 90 per cent of the
work of gathering water and
wood is done by women.
Women and girls often spend
up to six hours every day
fetching water.
This amounts to 40 billion
hours spent every year
walking for water in
Africa alone.
In some nations, only 50
per cent of girls are enrolled
in schools due to lack
of toilet facilities.

Globally, diarrhoea is the leading cause of illnesses and deaths.

30,000 deaths occur every week from unsafe water and
unhygienic living conditions.

90 per cent of deaths are children under �ve
years old.
88 per cent of diarrhoea-related deaths are due to unsafe
drinking water, lack of access to sanitation facilities and
inadequate availability of water for hygienic purposes.

Agriculture accounts for roughly 70
per cent of global fresh water
withdrawals and up to 90 per cent
in some fast growing economies.

Adapted from :
https://thewaterproject.org/why-water/10-ways-clean-
water changes-the-world

Clean water is needed for food production.

Protecting water sources from
pollution is everyone’s
responsibility. Appropriate and
adequate action must be taken to
prevent pollution. Human life and
prosperity rest on our actions
today. Our lifestyle and activities
determine the quality of water.
Reduce wastage and manage water
e�ciently and ensure that we do
not pollute the rivers so that we can
have an endless �ow of clean
water supply.

Clean

Water
is Life

Clean water is crucial to human health and life. It is
everybody’s responsibility to keep our water sources clean.

Compare	the	water	bills	of	 the	two	households	below.	Both	households	have	the
same	number	of	members	in	the	family	and	stay	in	the	same	type	of	house.	Discuss
the	factors	that	may	have	caused	the	difference	in	their	water	usage.

Moving Beyond the Text

crucial extremely important
sanitation	 the equipment and systems

that keep places clean, by
removing human waste

Glossary

availability
constitutes

adequate

1.	Find	the	meanings	of	the	words	as	used	in
the text:

2.	Tick	(✓)	the	correct	statements.

a.	 In	many	countries,	diarrhoea	is	the
		 main	cause	for	illnesses	and	deaths.

b.	More	adults	than	children	die	as	a
  result of diarrhoea.

c.	 The	demand	for	clean	water	increases
		 with	the	increase	of	population.

d.	 In	Africa,	parents	spend	a	lot	of	time
		 fetching	water	and	wood.

e.	 Many	children	in	Africa	spend	a	lot	of
		 time	fetching	water	for	domestic	use.

3. List three uses of water as stated in
the text.

4.	Answer	the	following	questions.

a.	Why	 is	 diarrhoea	 the	 leading	 cause	 of
death	in	some	countries?

b. What does the expression ‘This amounts
to’ mean?

c.	 How	will	clean	water	change	the	lives	of
women	and	girls	in	Africa?

Household A
Jumlah Bil Semasa 18.00

Keterangan Caj Semasa
 Tarikh Bacaan  Penggunaan (m3)
SAJ09A4093 08-06-2016 2145 21.00
 08-05-2016 2124
Bilangan Hari 30 hari Faktor Prorata  1.0000 hari

Jenis Tarif : DOMESTIK Jenis Bacaan : NORMAL
Blok Tarif (m) Kadar (RM) Prorata m3 Amaun (RM)
0 - 2 0.80 20.0000 16.00
21 - 35 2.00 1.0000 2.00

Penggunaan Air  21.0000 18.00

Jumlah Caj Air Semasa 18.00

Household B
Jumlah Bil Semasa 42.00

Keterangan Caj Semasa
 Tarikh Bacaan  Penggunaan (m3)
SAJ09A4093 08-06-2016 8253 33.00
 08-05-2016 8220
Bilangan Hari 30 hari Faktor Prorata  1.0000 hari

Jenis Tarif : DOMESTIK Jenis Bacaan : NORMAL
Blok Tarif (m) Kadar (RM) Prorata m3 Amaun (RM)
0 - 2 0.80 20.0000 16.00
21 - 35 2.00 13.0000 26.00

Penggunaan Air  33.0000 42.00

Jumlah Caj Air Semasa 42.00

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Writing a Formal Letter

You	and	your	friends	decide	to	carry	out	a	project	to	clean	up	the	school	compound.

Project

Activities Issues

Participant
Location

Pre-writing
Here are some of the details
for the project to clean up
the school compound.

TASK You are a member of the Arts Club in your school. Your club has
decided to carry out a project to clean the school compound. Write a
letter to the authorities to get assistance for the project.
•	 Written	by	secretary
•	 Write	to	District	or	Municipality	Officer
•	 State	the	purpose	of	letter
•	 Details	of	project
•	 Request	for	assistance	for	disposal	of	garbage
•	 Thank	recipient	and	express	hope	for	a	favourable	reply
•	 Sign	off	with	a	formal	‘Yours	faithfully’
•	 Signature	and	full	name

Sender’s name
and address

Receiver’s name,
designation and
address 20 MARCH 2___

The Salutation
Heading	of	Letter

Body of Letter
• Paragraph 1 – Purpose of letter

• Number the paragraphs that follow

• Contents – the necessary details or information

Yours faithfully
Signature
(SENDER'S NAME IN CAPITAL LETTERS)

Write the month in full
and in capital letters

State the purpose of the letter

Format	of	a	Formal	Letter

‘Yours	faithfully’	is used at the end of a
formal letter before you sign your name,
when you have addressed somebody as
‘Dear Sir/Dear Madam, etc.’ and not by
their name.
‘Yours	sincerely’ is used at the end of a
formal letter before you sign your name,
when you have addressed somebody by
their name such as Dear Mr Kim,
Dear Ms Irene.

Complimentary close

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A modal is a verb form that helps to give a special meaning to another verb.

Modal Functions Examples

may

not sure about something Let's hurry or we may be late.

make polite requests May I join the hiking trip?

to seek or give permission May I attend the football practice today?

might
not sure about something It looks nice, but it might be expensive.

past tense of may for requests He asked if he might come in.

can
to show ability We can clean up the room within an hour.

to show possibility If you practise hard, you can be selected.

TASK 1    Fill in the blanks with ‘can’, ‘may’ or ‘might’.

1. She asked if we … swim in the waterfall pool.
 2.	 We	…	and	we	should	make	all	efforts	to	reduce	our	water	usage.
 3.	 …	I	talk	to	you	about	how	we	should	dispose	of	kitchen	waste	properly?
 4.	 Throwing	household	garbage	into	drains	…	clog	up	the	sewers.
 5.	 It	…		take	a	long	time	and	a	lot	of	money	to	clean	up	polluted	river.
 6.	 According	to	the	report,	we	…	have	water	rationing	for	at	least	two	days.
 7.	 If	we	do	not	start	saving	water	now,	we	…	run	out	of	fresh	drinking	water	in

the future.
 8.	 The	contaminated	river	water	…	have	caused	this	water	disease.

A Modals
A modal	is	a	verb	form	that	helps	to	give	a	special	meaning	to	another	verb.	These
added	meanings	include	ability,	possibility	and	permission.

TASK 2   Tick (✓) the correct answer to show the use of 'can' 'may' or 'might'.

Sentences Possibility Permission

1. They	might	launch	the	clean	river	project	next	month.

2. You	can	walk	with	me	to	the	car.

3. It	may	be	too	hot	to	walk	to	school.

4. You	may	watch	the	documentary	on	clean	rivers	with	me.

5. I	asked	if	I	might	leave	school	early	today.

6. I	might	be	able	to	reach	the	summit	before	you.

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Choice questions are
questions asked by giving
a choice. The question
provides the answer.

B Choice Questions

Auxiliary
verb Subject Main

verb Choice 1 or Choice
2 Answer

Do you prefer kayaking or cycling? Kayaking.

Main
verb Subject Choice 1 or Choice

2 Answer

Is your house here or there? There.

Choice Questions

Do you want sugar

or

milk?

Does she take coffee tea?

Have they decided on ... ...

Is your favourite ice cream, ... ...

Are you reserving tickets for ... movie B?

TASK 4  Complete the table below with an appropriate choice of activities or things.

TASK 3    Fill in the blanks with ‘can’, ‘may’ or ‘might’.

Transport
	 •	We		1	…	encourage	car	pooling	or	the	use	of	public	transport.	We	could	also	walk	to	our

places	of	work	or	leisure.	This		2	…	help	reduce	our	carbon	footprint.
	 •	 Video	conferencing	3	…	be	a	good	alternative	to	holding	meetings.	So,	companies	4	…

be encouraged to use electronic communications.

Reducing waste
	 •	 Be	responsible	when	using	paper.	We		5	…	be	able	to	save	some	trees	if	we	learn	not	to

waste papers.
	 •	We	6	…	maximise	energy	efficiency	by	using	cost-effective	equipment	like	energy-saving

air conditioners.
	 •	We		7	…	definitely	reduce	waste	through	widespread	use	of	recycling	bins.

Garbage and waterways
	 •	 Tonnes	of	garbage	thrown	into	rivers	8	…	pollute	and	threaten	riverine	life.
	 •	 It	is	not	only	rivers	but	people	are	at	risk,	too.		Contaminated	river	water	9	…	be	consumed

by	riverside	dwellers.	Water-borne	diseases	10	…	spread	from	these	rivers.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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Let's Speak CorrectlyGaME

Everyone is given a card with a Yes or No
question, Wh-question, a simple sentence, a
complex sentence or a compound sentence.

Students sit in their groups and read out
the sentence that is on each of their cards.

The group that creates the best story out
of their sentences and reads with correct
intonation is judged the winner.

TASK 1 Read the dialogue with the proper intonation.
Elaine: Did both of you just sign up for the survival workshop?
Fazli:  Yes, we did.
Rania:  You sound surprised. Why?
Elaine: I’m surprised as I know both of you are not the outdoor type.
Rania:  You are right. But, our uncle posed us a challenge yesterday.

He is taking us camping and we have to be prepared.
Elaine: Where will you be camping?
Fazli:  On Redang Island.
Elaine:	On	Redang	Island?	Wow!	You’ll	be	doing	the	flying	fox,	rock	climbing,

walking up the waterfall and a few other challenging activities!
Fazli:  That’s why we are going for the survival workshop.
Elaine: I see. Enjoy yourselves.

Intonation, Stress and Sentence Rhythm
Intonation	is	the	rise	and	fall	of	the	voice	in	speaking.	The	combination	of	stressed	and
unstressed	syllables	and	the	intonation	forms	the	sentence	rhythm.

21st
Century
Skills

Examples Intonation Explanation

Was the camping
trip challenging? Rising	() Yes and No questions have rising intonation.

Which activity did he excel in? Falling	() Wh-questions have falling intonation.

He excelled in one activity. Falling	() Simple sentences have falling intonation.

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ction riented
Task

OA

Reflective Journal

2 What should I do to create awareness that clean water is life?

3 What personal  steps should I take to reduce water and air pollution?

Have I learned about the

importance of rivers?1

Am I aware of the living

conditions of people who have

no access to clean water?

4

Water	conservation	is	a	cost-effective	way	to	reduce	demand	for	water.
The	class	has	decided	to	organise	a	Water	Conservation	Day	for	the	school.

Objectives :
	 •	 Appreciate	the	importance	of	water	to	mankind.
	 •	 Understand	the	aims	of	World	Water	Day	(22	March).
	 •	 Create	awareness	of	steps	to	conserve	water	at	home	and	in	school.

Activities:
	 •	 Hold	a	mini	exhibition	on	Water	Conservation.
	 •	 Create	leaflets	to	promote	event.
	 •	 Display	slogans	relating	to	conservation	of	water.
	 •	 Work	out	a	checklist	on	ways	to	conserve	water	at	home.

Participation of visitors:
	 •	 Distribute	the	checklists	to	visitors	– tick the steps they take to save water.
	 •	 Make	suggestions	on	how	to	conserve	water	in	school.
	 •	 Create	slogans	on	water	conservation.

Prepare	a	prize	for	the	best	slogan.

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Read the short story below.

Once	upon	a	time,	a	boy	was	walking	through	a	wood	and	he	thought	he	could
hear	a	sad	cry,	as	though	someone	was	crying	while	singing.	Following	the	sound,
he	came	to	a	big,	round,	mysterious,	grey	fountain.	The	sad	sobbing	seemed	to	be
coming	from	the	fountain	pool.	The	boy	swept	aside	the	pool's	dirty	surface	water
and	saw	a	school	of	grey	fish	swimming	in	a	slow	circle	through	the	pool.	With
each	lap	they	made,	their	little	mouths	opened	and	out	came	the	sobbing	sound.

Amused	by	 this,	 the	boy	tried	 to	catch	one	of	 these	 incredible	 talking	fish.
But,	when	he	stuck	his	arm	into	the	water,	 it	turned	grey	right	up	to	the	elbow.
As	this	happened,	a	huge	sadness	entered	him,	and	he	suddenly	understood	how
sorrowful	the	fish	were	feeling.	He	felt	 just	 like	the	grey	earth	on	his	arm;	dirty
and	contaminated.

He	quickly	pulled	his	arm	out	of	the	water,	and	ran	from	that	place.	But	his
arm	stayed	grey	and	the	boy	continued	feeling	sad.	He	tried	so	many	times	to	cheer
himself	up	but	nothing	worked.	That	was,	until	he	realised	that	if	he	were	to	make
the	Earth	happy	then	that	happiness	would	be,	in	turn,	transmitted	back	to	him
through	the	earth	on	his	arm.

From	 then	 on,	 he	 set	 about	 looking	 after	 the	 countryside.	 He	 cared	 for
the	plants,	he	did	what	he	could	 to	keep	 the	water	 from	being	polluted	and	he
encouraged	others	to	do	the	same.	He	was	so	successful	that	his	hand	started	to
recover	its	normal	colour.	When	the	grey	had	disappeared	completely,	he	started
feeling	happy	again	and	he	decided	to	go	and	visit	the	fountain.	When	he	was	still
some	way	from	the	fountain	he	could	hear	the	fish	singing	happy	hymns,	and	he
heard	them	joyfully	splashing	in	the	crystal	clear	waters	of	that	magic	fountain.

It	was	plain	to	see	that	the	Earth	had	returned	to	its	original	happiness;	and
the	boy	felt	even	happier	at	the	sight.

Pedro Pablo Sacristan

TASK
 1.	 If	you	were	in	the	persona’s	place	and	came	upon	the	fountain,	what	would

you have done?
 2.	 Reflect	on	the	steps	taken	by	the	boy.	What	other	steps	could	he	have	taken?
 3.	 Create	a	comic	strip	based	on	the	story.

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A Fill in the blanks with modals ‘can’, ‘may’ or ‘might’

1.	 Don’t	worry,	I	…	help	you	with	your	project	on	‘Rivers’.

2.	 I	…	walk	to	the	meeting	place	with	you.

3.	 …	the	poster	on	pollution	be	completed	by	tomorrow?

4.	 Elaine	…	have	reached	London	now	although	the	flight	was	delayed	by	fifteen	minutes.

5.	 She	…	sign	up	for	the	waterfall	clean-up	campaign	if	her	parents	give	their	permission.

6.	 Father	…	take	us	island	hopping	so	we	could	see	the	crystal	clear	sea	water.

B Complete the following choice questions appropriately.

1.	 Do	you	want	to	fish	at	the	river	or	...?

2.	 Which	project	are	you	doing,	clean	water	or	...?

3.	 Shall	we	camp	at	the	beach	or	...?

4.	 Where	shall	I	throw	this,	Bin	A	or	...?

5.	 Are	you	putting	up	a	poster	on	clean	rivers	or	...?

C Read the information and write a short paragraph about the Earth Warriors
for your class newsletter.

Earth Warriors
Aims
	 •	 Protect	the	environment	and	all	life	on	earth.

Slogan : I am an Earth Warrior

Achievement:
	 •	 Every	community	has	a	recycling	kiosk.
	 •	 Residents	deliver	their	recyclables	and

unwanted items to the kiosk.

Our Strategy:
	 •	 Organise	rubbish	collection	activities

every week.
	 •	 Inform	members	of	the	date,	time	and

location of our activities in our blog, 'Earth
Warriors Project'.

•	 Encourage	members	of	the	public	to	join	in.

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Smart Plan, Better Future CHAPTER 16

Do you dream of being a successful entrepreneur? To start a new
business, you need to take the first step. Be bold and think out of
the box.

Have you got what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur?

CHAPTER

16

Smart Plan,
  Better Future

I n t h i s ch a pt e r,
you wi l l

listen
to a radio talk show
on entrepreneurs

speak
about
entrepreneurship

read
a narrative about
a successful young
entrepreneur

write
an informal letter

learn
about similes,
positive and
negative statements

practise
long and short
vowel sounds and
diphthongs

appreciate
a drama

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Listening to a Radio Talk Show
Nowadays, entrepreneurs can be as young as 18 years old. Do you know
any young entrepreneurs?

TASK 1  Listen to the radio talk show. Tick (✓) the correct statements.

TASK 3   When choosing a business, we may
     ask ourselves:
•	 How	do	we	know	which	business	to	choose?
•	 What	influences	our	choice?

Use a circle map to show the reasons for your
business choice.

TASK 2 In the radio talk show, the young entrepreneurs made certain references
to their successful businesses.  Study the phrases below.

1.  Kricia Bong comes from Sarawak and runs an online store.

2. Kricia has been making notebooks by hand since her secondary
school days.

3. The notebooks are sold only in East Malaysia.

4. 25-year-old Aw Tai Hau started Pott Glasses with friends.

5. Both entrepreneurs sell their products online.

Discuss the following:
•	 What	do	the	phrases	above	tell	you	about	the	entrepreneurs?
•	 What	qualities	do	you	think	we	need	to	become	a	successful	entrepreneur?

successful young entrepreneurs

my success story

great as gifts

attractively-designed covers

sold throughout the country

Choice of
business

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LO
N

D
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N
Read

Read the article about a young entrepreneur and his business venture and answer
the questions that follow.

M
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SI
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Rice-ing up to the Challenge

His love for nasi lemak prompted a young entrepreneur to venture into selling the
Malaysian favourite. While studying architecture in the United Kingdom, Mohd Hisham
missed his favourite Malaysian food, nasi lemak. Although popular even in the UK, he was
unable to find nasi lemak that truly satisfied his taste buds. So, he asked for the family’s
traditional recipe.
 “The magic in our recipe is not just the way the rice is cooked but the sambal
preparation that truly sets it aside from the rest.”  This would be a defining moment for
him as the popular Malaysian favourite would bring meaning to his life.  Hisham’s course
was project-based and he was not as hard pressed for time as his varsity mates. They were
burning the midnight oil and hardly had time to cook or get a decent meal.
 Realising there was an opportunity here, Hisham decided to get into the food business,
promoting his special nasi lemak through social websites. Apart from nasi lemak, he also
served fried rice, ayam masak merah and qabili pilau, an Afghan rice dish. The demand for
his dishes was incredible. Among his most memorable experiences was his appointment
as chief cook for a four-day event that catered to 700 people in the UK. The event organiser
believed Hisham could manage meals for such a large crowd because of the many good
reviews from his customers. All went smoothly at the event.

Back in Malaysia in 2011, Hisham worked in an architect’s firm initially. But, his heart
was not in the job. At the back of his mind was a vision and a deep urge to give back to
the community. He did charity work with youths during weekends. It developed into a
full-fledged programme called the Weekenders Club that still has many ongoing projects.
  Giving up his job started a new chapter in his life. He ventured fully into the nasi
lemak business. The secret of the dish lies undeniably in its sambal that is cooked over low
heat for four to six hours and stirred constantly. It may be his family’s recipe but it is no easy
feat as everything has to be done to perfection. He went through numerous failed batches
before mastering the technique of cooking the delicious sambal to make the ‘brand’
truly unique.

An interesting aspect of his business that has caught on with charitable customers
is the suspended meals concept. Willing buyers pay in advance for nasi

lemak packets that are later given away to the needy. He also dreams of
expanding his business by setting up a central kitchen and café that

will hire single mothers.  He is not an architect, but he is definitely a
successful and charitable young  entrepreneur.

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(Sourced from Education,
The Star, Feb 2016)

prompted  incited or urged
vision a dream
ongoing still in progress

Glossary

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Tips to achieve your ambition:
❏	 Believe in and trust yourself
❏	 Be reasonable and do not be too ambitious
❏	 Don't bite off more than you can chew
❏	 Read good books related to your ambition

WORD STUDY (Adjectives)

Explain the meaning of the
adjectives in the following phrases:
 a. traditional recipe
 b. special nasi lemak
 c. memorable experience
 d. easy feat
 e. young entrepreneur

1. Tick (✓) the correct statements.

a. Mohd Hisham obtained the family nasi lemak recipe and started a
  food business.

b. Mohd Hisham carried out his enterprise and did not complete his
  course of studies.

c. Mohd Hisham wants to give back to society as he is doing well in
  his enterprise.

d. Mohd Hisham  makes sure the food he sells is prepared to perfection.

e. Mohd Hisham encourages youths and single mothers to run his
nasi lemak business.

2. Answer	the	following	questions.

a. What	makes	Mohd	Hisham’s	nasi lemak different from others?

b. List two ways Mohd Hisham gives back to the community.

c.	 What	 career	 choices	 did	 Mohd	 Hisham	 face	 when	 he	 returned	 to
  Malaysia after his studies?

d.	 What	was	his	final	decision?

e.	 What	made	him	decide	on	his
career choice?

f.	 Would	you	as	a	customer	take
		 part	in	Mohd	Hisham’s	concept
  of suspended meals?
  Explain your answer.

Meaning:

Synonym:

Antonym:

Part of speech:

Other forms:

Vocabulary Journal

Word:

Sentence:

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3. Complete the following sentences with a probable outcome.

a.	 	 Since	obtaining	the	family’s	nasi lemak recipe, Mohd Hisham
 was probably …

b.		 When	he	started	selling	food	to	the	other	students,	Mohd	Hisham
probably became  …

c.   Following the success of the catering event, Mohd Hisham will
 probably get …

d.   If Mohd Hisham had carried on working as an architect, he probably …

e.   Mohd Hisham's nasi lemak business will probably …

Moving Beyond the Text

The class wants to participate in an international competition and would like
to design their own class T-shirts. Prepare a small business plan to generate
funds to get the T-shirts. Complete the mind map below on business plans.

Business
Plans

Repair services
(shoes, electrical

items, clothes)

Selling used
clothes

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Writing a Letter to a Friend

TASK 1 The Career and Counselling Club plans to set up shops during Career
Week.

The club members have been asked to be young entrepreneurs.
Brainstorm the business plan.

Issues to consider:
•	 What	is	the	business	plan?
•	 Who	is	the	leader	and	who	are	the	assistants?
•	 How	are	the	duties	allocated?
•	 Who	are	the	customers?
•	 How	can	we	promote	the	products?
•	 Where	and	how	can	we	get	the	funds?

Fill in the tree map below with your ideas.

Let's Set Up Shops

Idea of BusinessBusiness Plan

Food and drink

Books

Stall

Online business

Owner

Manager

Website

Flyer

Working	Team CustomersPromotion

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In your letter, include the following:
	 •	 Reason	for	event
	 •	 Group’s	business	plan	e.g.	stall	to	sell	second-hand	books,	food	and

drinks stall
	 •	 Reason	for	choice	of	stall
	 •	 Other	details:
  - names of members in

the group
  - allocation of duties
  - name of business / stall
  - promotion of business
  - decoration of stall
	 •	 Express	feelings	about

event and business project
	 •	 Invite	her	to	view	the

activities on class blog
	 •	 End	the	letter	appropriately

As part of the programme, design an advertisement for the business. Study the
Choice Board and decide which group you would like to be in. Put up the
advertisement on the school notice board.

TASK 2 You and your friends want to write a letter to an ex-classmate who is
staying overseas. Write the letter based on the discussion.

Sender’s address
Date Salutation / greeting

Body of letter
•	 purpose	of	letter
•	 details
•	 casual	or	informal	language	e.g.	‘I’ve’,	‘I’m’
•	 be	polite	even	if	you	are	writing	to	a	friend
•	 use	proper	and	grammatically	correct	language

Closing	remarks

Complimentary	close
 Signature

Blog
Design an advertisement complete with slogan
and details of the business for the class blog.

Posters
Design posters to advertise the business plan.
Display posters on the class and school notice
boards.

Journal
Prepare a write-up of the business plan with
persuasive and impressive language. Then,
present it to the class.

Jingle
Write a jingle based on the business plan and
sing it to the class.

Visual

WritingTechnology

Performance

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A Similes

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things that are alike using
 ‘like’ or ‘as’. For example:
•	 Your	explanation	is	as clear as crystal.
•	 Though	the	customer	is	complaining,	the	seller	still	acts	as cool as
 a cucumber.

1. My ambition became ... when I scored distinctions in the three science subjects.

2.	 Last	night	was	the	first	night	I	slept	...	because	my	brother’s	food	stall	made	a
good profit.

3. This tablet may be ... but its many features are useful to most entrepreneurs.

4. They are ... but when it comes to doing business, they think alike.

5. My father who runs his own business is ... when it comes to his suppliers as he
makes sure they supply him with genuine goods.

TASK 1 Complete the following sentences with suitable similes from the list below.

as smart as a

scientist

B Positive and Negative Statements

Look at the sentences given below.

like a log as light as a feather

as hard as nailsas different as night and day
as clear as glass

These are positive statements. Positive statements
express something that is positive or something
that can be done.

•  He is excited about his business.

•  They won an award for their
enterprise.

These are negative statements. Negative
statements express something that is negative or
something that cannot be done. They have the
word  ‘not’  in them.

•  He is not excited about his
business.

•  They did not win an award for
their enterprise.

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Read	a	newspaper	article.

•	 Student	A	lists	three	positive
sentences based on the news article.

•	 Student	B	confirms	whether	the
sentences are correct.

•	 Student	B	will	change	the	positive
sentences into negative sentences.

Student A confirms whether the
sentences are correct.

Do not repeat each other's sentences.

21st
Century
Skills

TASK 1 Change the sentences below
into negative sentences.

1. She has many employees in her café.
2. They have taken their lunch break.
3. I saw many people waiting in the bank.
4. My brother has done his homework.
5.	 We	are	satisfied	with	our	project.
6.	 She	has	checked	this	month’s	sales.
7. I want to buy a T-shirt and a pair of

long pants.
8.	 We	have	a	lot	of	savings.

TASK 2 Change the sentences below
into positive sentences.

1. She has not done her duty.
2. They will not help us.
3. The logo is not suitable for this

business plan.
4. The T-shirts you ordered are not

ready for delivery.
5. The students have not brainstormed

for a plan.
6. Aidil does not come to football

practice	every	Wednesday.
7. They did not show good teamwork

during the event.
8. The backpack is not expensive.

TASK 3  Carry out this activity with
 a friend.

Positive sentence         Negative sentence Explanation

We know the owner.
He cooks well.
She helped us.

We do not know the owner.
He does not cook well.
She did not help us.

When changing positive
sentences to negative
sentences, the negative of
the main verb is formed by
adding ‘do not’ ,'did not', or
'does not' to it.

1

2

3

4

5

6

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Short and Long Vowel Sounds and Diphthongs
Listen and say these words aloud.

Short vowel sound Example Long vowel sound Example
// cut // barn

// bin // meal

// soot // pool

// her /3/ girl

// rock // door

Diphthong  Example Diphthong Example
/a/ why // clay

// toy // gold

/a/ round // fear

// hair // cure

Reflective
Journal

3 What skills have I acquired

from my participation in

these projects?
2 What projects have I

been involved in?

What have I learnt
about setting up a
business project?

1

Your	 class	 is	 organising	 a	 Young	 Entrepreneur’s	 Day	 in	 conjunction	 with	 the
school	Career	Week.

Set up a mini exhibition of successful young Malaysians.

ction riented
Task

OA

Choose the task you would like to be involved in:
•	 Do	research	on	the	different	types	of	enterprise	among	young	Malaysians
 e.g. clothing, food or telecommunications

•	 Choose	an	entrepreneur	from	one	of	the	following	fields:
 e.g. clothing, food or telecommunications
 - Get information on background, interests and how he/she started the business

•	 Interview	an	entrepreneur.

Students move from one booth to another. They assess the exhibits and make comments.

Gallery Walk
21st
Century
Skills

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You need:
A referee - who uses a dictionary to check if a word is pronounced correctly.
A coin - Flip a coin and move one space for heads and three spaces for tails.GaME

eve reach flash class pine pin grow
pet slope mule tail rust breath soup

Distinguish short and long vowel sounds. Write the words under the
correct heading.

1234

5 6 7 8

9101112

17181920

13 14 15 16

Give a
word that
has the
// sound.

Sort the words
according to
their sounds  -
neck    act
bent    lamb

Which word
sounds
di�erent?   -
jeer      veer
gear     pear

Say which word
has the //
sound -
A boy and
his boat hit
a buoy.

List two
words that
have the //
sound.

Pick out the
odd one -
pair   bare
bear    dear

Give a word
that has the
// sound.

Say this word
aloud  -  ewe.

Which of these
words does not
have an //
sound?  -
say  cake  wide

Say this aloud
correctly:
The pot ought
to be hot.

Which word
does not sound
the same? -
bean     free
meal     mill

Say a word
that has an //
sound as in the
word cut.

Say these words
aloud: bun  barn

Say a word that
has a short vowel
sound like mill.

Pronounce
this word –
lure

Pick out the
odd sound
from these
words -
now  owl  near

Pick out the
odd sound from
these words -
pen    perk
bet     end

Read quickly and
correctly
Witty Will winds
wool well.

Give a word
that has the
//sound.

Which of these
does not have
the // sound?  -
could    cooed

Start

Winner Sound Game

Short vowel sound Long vowel sound

... ...

... ...

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– Decide which play is to be staged.
– Choose a director and hold auditions to select your cast.– Who is your

target audience?– Make sure to type the scripts and number the pages for ease of reading by cast.

A play, also known as a drama, can come in many genres. For example:
•	 Comedy
•	 Tragedy
•	 Musical
•	 Historical

TASK           Staging a Drama
You	have	a	script,	now	it’s	time	to	bring	your
story to life! Choose a cast of actors and
actresses to perform your drama. Once your
cast is ready, present your drama in front of
an audience. Let the show begin!

Read the script below.

Encik	Thamrin,	 a	 teacher	 is	 having	 a	 conversation	with	 three
students	in	the	school	canteen.

Encik	Thamrin:	 Now,	we’ve	some	time	before	your	transport
arrives.	You’ve	heard	the	talk	about	ambition
and	business.	So,	 let’s	 talk	about	what	business	you	would
like	to	run	when	you	grow	up.

Anita:	 I	want	to	be	a	designer.
Encik	Thamrin:		 A	designer?	What	do	you	mean,	Anita?
Anita:	 I	want	to	own	my	own	clothes	boutique	and	have	my	own	label	on	the	clothes.

That	way	I	can	wear	new	clothes	every	day.	(She	walks		up	and	down	 like
a	model)

Encik	Thamrin:	 Oh,	I	see.	Juan,	what	about	you?
Juan:	 Sir,	I	want	to	vroom..	vroom	..
Encik	Thamrin:	 Juan,	 what’s	 that?	 You	 mean	 a	 business	 that	 deals	 with	 brooms	 and

cleaning	equipment?
Juan:	 No,	sir.	I	mean	a	real	cool	bike!	I	hear	the	sounds	of	a	bike	every	time	I	go

to	my	father’s	shop	and	I	want	to	continue	hearing	that	sound	even	when	I
grow	up.	(He	runs	through	the	canteen	in	a	manner	of	riding	a	motorcycle)

Encik	Thamrin:	 Oh,	a	business	dealing	with	motorbikes.	Rosnah,	what	about	you?
Rosnah:	 Oh,	 nothing	 special	 –	 a	 food	 business	 will	 be

good	enough.
Encik	Thamrin:	 Well,	it’s	good	to	know	what	you	want	to	do,	isn’t	it?
	 	(to	the	audience:	They	sure	are	good	with	words

and	sound	associations!)

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A Read the advertisement below and complete the following task.

C Make sentences with the
following similes.

1.  as clear as glass

2.  sleep like a log

3.  as light as a feather

4.  as different as day and night

5.  as hard as nails

6.  as sharp as a razor

7.  red like a rose

8.  as brave as a lion

9.  sparkled like a million stars

10.		as	quiet	as	a	mouse

B Change the following into
negative sentences.

1.  Marilyn has completed her assignment.

2.  You should help him in the shop.

3.  The shop down the road is doing well.

4.  The manager has left the office.

5.  That young entrepreneur started off
with a huge capital.

6.  Our project on small businesses
attracted many participants.

7.  We	have	an	idea	on	how	to	increase	our
output.

8.  We	have	money	in	the	fund.

Complete the tree map below with details from
the advertisement.

Financial Awareness
Programme

The Consumer Association is
organising a financial awareness
programme for young
entrepreneurs on 3 December
at the Dewan Peniaga from 9:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All traders and
entrepreneurs are invited to
attend.

Activities:
÷ Briefing on financing
÷ Consultation services

Admission is free. For further
details, call or email us:

03-77722233

financial@consumerassociation.com

DateEvent Place

Entrepreneurship

TimeActivities

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B Fill in the blanks with ‘can’, ‘may, or ‘might’.

1. I … visit you tonight, if I have the time.
2. They asked if they … attend the opening ceremony.
3. … I go to the library now?
4. Giles … cook a few Italian dishes.
5.	 I’m	afraid	she	…	not	remember	to	bring	my	notes	this	afternoon.
6.	 Don’t	worry,	I	…	find	my	way	home.
7. He … not have returned home from the office yet.
8.	 We	…	meet	her	on	the	way	home.

CHAPTERS 13 - 164

A Fill in the blanks with the correct form of comparison of adjectives.

1. This is a … (healthy) diet than that diet plan.
2. The doctor prescribed a … (effective) medication for his skin problem.
3. The National Day parade is the … (impressive) that I have ever seen.
4. Setting up his own business is the … (challenging) task he has had to face after

his graduation.
5. This organically cultivated watermelon is … (nutritious) than the other fruits in

the shop.
6. He is … (friendly) than his brother and greets us without fail every time we see him.
7. This is the … (interesting) novel in my collection of books.
8. My results are the …(bad) in the class.

C Complete the choice questions below.

D Form similes based on the pictures given.

1.  Do you want a cold drink or … ?

2.  Does she enjoy snorkelling or …?

3.		What	is	your	favourite	ice	cream	flavour,	chocolate	or	…?

4.  Are you planning for a holiday in … or …?

5.		Where	shall	we	have	our	lunch,	in	a	restaurant	or	a	…?

200
201

Chapter 1 (Page 2)
Deejay: Hello and welcome to Deena’s Chat

Time with Teen Students! It’s time
again for New Year resolutions. If
you’d like to share yours with us, just
call 33775544. Hi, who’s there?

Amira: Hi, Deena. Happy New Year! I’m
Amira from SMK Perhentian. I’m not
very good at speaking English, so this
year I’m going to join the English
Language Drama Club to improve my
speaking skills.

Deejay: That’s a great New Year goal, Amira.
I’m sure you will enjoy being in the
Club. All the best to you! We have
another caller on the line. Hello?

Aiken: Good morning, everyone! It’s Aiken
here from SMK Kuching. I’m going
to change my diet in order to lead
a healthier lifestyle. From today
onwards, I’ll be visiting the gym and
cutting down on fizzy drinks, junk
food and sugar.

Deejay: Sounds like you’re off to a healthy
start for the new year, Aiken. Keep it
up! Who’s next?

Wei Hoong: Hello, Deena. I’m Wei Hoong from
SMK Gurun. My resolution is to join
the school football team. I plan to
train hard and be selected as a school
player.

Deejay: Oh, we have an aspiring football
player here! Good luck, Wei Hoong!
Hope you make it to the team.

Chapter 2 (Page 14)
Father: Hello, Mirza, can I talk to you for a

few minutes?
Mirza: Hi Dad! Could we talk later? I have to

get 50,000 points in the Battle of the
Underworld.

Father: How long have you been on this
game? You’re spending too much
time on online games. Your grades
are suffering.

Mirza: I know, Dad. I’m almost done.
Father: How about a game of football this

evening? I mean the real football. A
bit of exercise and fresh air is good
for your health.

Mirza: You know I don’t like football. Could
we play badminton instead?

Father: Okay, that sounds good. By the way,
do you want to go to your cousin
Lisa’s wedding this weekend? You
can stay at Aunt Lina’s house. I’m
sure you don’t mind squeezing in with
your cousins.

Mirza: Could I stay at Uncle Ahmad’s house
instead?

Father: All right then. We’re going for a picnic
the day after. You can join us. You can
leave your tablet at home for a change.

Mirza: But how will I take pictures?
Father: You can use my smartphone. Now,

change into your sports attire. I’ll see
you at the badminton court in thirty
minutes. I’m leaving the office soon.

Mirza: Okay, Dad. I’ll be there.

Chapter 3 (Pages 26 & 27)
A The Environment Club in our school carried
out a survey for the students to identify the causes of
floods in our country. Forty per cent of the students
said that drainage system is the major reason for
floods. Next, twenty per cent of the students thought
that pollution causes floods. Fifteen per cent of
the students said that bad weather causes floods.
Another fifteen per cent of the students were of the
opinion that dam break causes floods. Finally, ten
per cent of the students said that floods are caused
by other reasons.
 The students also gave four effects of floods.
They felt that the most serious effect of floods is
loss of human life. The second effect of floods is
loss of property. Another effect of floods is loss of
animals and crops. People in the countryside suffer
a lot because they cannot save their animals and
crops. Lastly, the students said that another effect
of floods is diseases. The polluted water will cause
waterborne diseases, such as cholera.

B Good morning everybody. Thank you for
inviting me to talk about emergency evacuation
during flash floods. The timing is right as we have
just experienced severe flash floods and thousands
of people were evacuated. Evacuate your house if
water rises above the safe level. Follow these steps
for a safe evacuation.
•	 First,	 you	 must	 follow	 orders	 and	 leave	 your

house immediately. It is important to leave the
flooded areas quickly.

•	 Second,	 wear	 protective	 clothing	 and	 sturdy
shoes. You can prevent cuts and injuries.
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•	 Third,	 take	 your	 Disaster	 Supply	 Kit.	 The	 kit
should have spare clothes, bottles of mineral
water and packets of biscuits. You can add a
battery-operated radio, spare batteries, some cash
and a First Aid Kit.

•	 The	next	step	is,	secure	your	home.	Switch	off	the
main electrical supply and lock your house.

•	 Finally,	use	safe	travel	routes.	Do	not	take	short
cuts as you may be trapped.

You can stay in relief centres if you do not have
anywhere else to go. Do spread the message to your
family members and friends. We will never know
how climate change will affect us. It is always good
to be prepared.  Thank you.

Chapter 4 (Page 38)
Salesperson: Hello, how can I help you?
Customer: My hair is always oily even though I

wash it often. Can you recommend a
suitable shampoo for me?

Salesperson: We have an offer for this brand. It is
good for people with oily hair.

Customer: How much is it after discount?
Salesperson: This usually costs RM25 but it is

only RM20 today.
Customer: That’s quite affordable. I think I will

take a bottle.

Chapter 5 (Page 53)
The cukur jambul celebration is so unique. Wani’s
grandparents were very excited and the scale of the
celebration in a way reflected that. Although Wani
told me only close family members and neighbours
would be attending the ceremony, there were close
to eighty people at her grandparents’ home. Prayers
were recited and the baby’s hair was snipped by
their elders and religious leaders. Later, traditional
Malay food was served. I am glad to have attended
the ceremony. I am thankful to Wani for inviting me.
Understanding one another’s culture is important in
a multiracial country like Malaysia.

Chapter 6 (Pages 64 & 65)
A One of the world’s most beloved toys is the
teddy bear invented by Morris Michtom in 1902. In
1934, Lego was invented by Ole Kirk Christiansen.
The name LEGO is an abbreviation of two Danish
words which means play well. The physicist,
William Higinbotham invented the first video game
in 1958. His game was a table tennis-like game, one
of the most famous toys in American history. The
Barbie doll invented by Ruth Handler in 1959 is
still a dream toy of little girls everywhere. In 1974,
Erno Rubik created Rubik’s Cube. The challenge
of the game is to restore all its six sides to its
original colours. Pac-Man is a popular arcade game
invented by Toru Iwatani in 1980. He had the idea

for Pac-Man when he ordered a pizza. In 1993, H. Ty
Warner created the much loved small stuffed toys,
Beanie Babies.  Markus Persson invented Minecraft
in 2011. It was said Persson produced his first game
at the age of eight.
B The game Portal is set in the mysterious
Aperture Science Laboratories. Players must solve
puzzles and challenges by opening portals, moving
objects, and themselves through space to reach
the end of the laboratories. They are armed with
blaster guns that can open portals. I find the game
very interesting and exciting because you never
know what will happen next. The puzzles have to
be solved in a short period of time. The game is a
test of speed, reaction and problem solving skills. It
also offers fantastic graphic and audio quality.

Chapter 7 (Page 76)
Adult female mosquitoes lay their eggs on the
inner, wet walls of containers with water, above
the waterline. Mosquitoes generally lay hundreds
of eggs at a time. It only takes a very small amount
of water to attract a female mosquito. When the
water level rises above the eggs, the larvae will
hatch. The pupae will develop until the bodies of
the newly formed adult flying mosquitoes emerge
from the pupal skin and leave the water. Male
mosquitoes feed on nectar from flowers while
female mosquitoes feed on humans and animals
for blood to produce eggs, and the life cycle
begins again.

Chapter 8 (Pages 88 & 89)
A
Kevin: Mum, I want to get this designer T-shirt.

All my friends have one. There’s also
the limited edition badminton racquet
I would like to buy…you know, the
one with the player’s autograph on
the handle?

Mum: Why do you need a limited edition
racquet? A normal racquet will be just as
good. And it’s your best friend’s birthday
next week. Don’t you need to get a
birthday present for him?

June: Mum, while we are on this topic, can I get
a new handbag? Lazara is having a huge
sale right now.

Mum: You’re buying it just because it’s on sale?
Money does not grow on trees, you know.

June: But, Mum… all right. Well, I still need
a new backpack for the Nature Club’s
kayaking trip on the 13th. We’ve been
planning to go to the Rajang River for
months. Lazara has backpacks on offer
as well.
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B	 Jane has a new pastime – shopping on the
Internet.  She finds  it exciting and time saving.
 After buying her groceries, Jane looked at the
items on sale. A dress she liked had a great discount.
She clicked on the ‘Add to Cart’ button. Then, she
clicked on ‘Cat Food’ and found her usual brand.
A box popped up on the screen, saying “Sorry, that
product is out of stock. Can we replace it with
something similar?” She ticked ‘Yes’ and was given
another brand that was more expensive.
 Jane usually pays cash on delivery. She does
not use her credit card. She does not want to divulge
her personal information.
 Delivery of her things was not on schedule.
She waited impatiently. Finally, the delivery man
came with her shopping items.
 According to the bill, she had to pay an
extra RM5 for delivery charges. The colour of the
dress was not exactly like the one shown in the
picture. “Online shopping is fun but there are some
problems,” Jane thought.

Chapter 9 (Page 102)
A very good morning to the Principal, Madam Chong
Li Chin, teachers and friends. I am Lasimbang and
my speech today will be on How to Make Friends.
Do you have problems making friends? Making
new friends can be challenging for many of you,
especially when you go to a new school or class.
Follow these tips and you will have friends in no
time.
•	 First,	 be	 ready	 to	 listen	 to	 others	 and	 ask

questions. People will like to have you as their
friend because you appreciate what they have
to say.

•	 Next,	join	a	club	or	society.	It	will	be	easy	to	make
friends with people who share the same interests
as you. You will have lots of fun and inspire each
other during co-curricular activities.

•	 Another	 suggestion	 is	 to	 join	 or	 form	 a	 study
group to make new friends. You will meet them
frequently to discuss and exchange ideas about
homework, projects and assignments. Soon your
group members will become your friends.

In conclusion, I would like to advise you to make
friends with people who are well-mannered and
disciplined. Thank you for listening to my speech.

Chapter 10 (Page 114)
Nadia: Grandpa, I’m home! What are you

doing outside?
Pak Samad: Well, Nadia. I was thinking how

different things are now from what
we had back in my days.

Nadia: Tell me about it, please.
Pak Samad: When I was your age, I used to walk

2 kilometres to go to primary school.
It was very tiring. But, when I was in
secondary school, my mother bought
me a red bicycle. I felt so lucky at
that time.

Nadia: Oh, really! It must have taken you so
long to reach school! My school is
only 15 minutes away, but there are
so many cars on the road so it’s better
to take the school bus.

Pak Samad: Look at that man in the grey jacket!
Why does he walk with his eyes glued
to his handphone?

Nadia: It’s the digital era, grandpa. He’s
probably checking his email and
Tweeter account.

Pak Samad: Tweeter? What’s that? A new bird
species?

Chapter 11 (Page 126)
Farhan: Farid, you look a bit stressed. Are you

all right, my friend?
Farid: Thanks for asking, Farhan. I have a lot

of things on my mind lately.
Farhan: I’m sorry to hear that. Maybe you can

do something to unwind.
Farid: I don’t know when and how to start,

Farhan. Can you help me, please?
Farhan: Sure, Farid. I read an article about

managing stress in the Health
Magazine last week. The writer
mentions about taking part in sports
during our free time.

Farid: How can sports help to reduce stress?
Farhan: Simple. Sports allows us to socialise

with others. It will cheer us up and at
the same time, it is also good for our
health.

Farid: I have another problem. I don’t have
friends to play with.

Farhan: Don’t worry, Farid. You can be my
partner in the doubles match. We are
having a badminton match against
Sri Menanti Badminton Club this
weekend. I know you are a great
badminton player.

Farid:  That sounds great, Farhan. See you
this weekend!

Chapter 12 (Page 138)
Puan Kamilah: Good morning, Adriana. I’m

preparing sandwiches for you to
eat during recess.

Adriana: Good morning, mother. That’s
 great. I really love your sandwiches.
Puan Kamilah: Did you have a great time in

school yesterday?
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Adriana: Yes, I did. My teacher introduced
a new word to us. Do you know
what the word ‘Prudent’ means?
She asked us to search on the
Internet but I couldn’t get a
suitable definition. Do you mind
explaining it to me, please?

Puan Kamilah: Sure, dear. Being prudent means
we should be wise in managing
our money. It’s all right to spend
some money on things that we
like, but we must also consider a
few other things.

Adriana: I still don’t get it, mother. Is
the word ‘Prudent’ related to
our lifestyle?

Puan Kamilah: Yes, it does. For example, to avoid
from spending on unhealthy food,
I’ve packed some sandwiches for
you. This will help us to lead a
prudent lifestyle.

Adriana: As a result of that, I will have more
time to do something beneficial,
like revising Mathematics during
recess. Thanks, mother. I get it
now. One more thing, can you
drive my friends and me to an
English seminar this weekend?
We can save on the bus fare.

Puan Kamilah: I would love to do that, Adriana.
I can save on the petrol since I’m
going to the market as well. So, I
don’t have to go out twice during
this weekend. Hurry up, your
father is waiting in the car.

Adriana: See you after school, mother.
Goodbye.

Chapter 13 (Page 152)
Airil: Hello, you look lost. May I help you?
Howard: Yes, I’m looking for the Proclamation

of Independence Memorial. According
to this brochure, it is in Padang
Pahlawan.

Airil: Oh, that’s easy. From the Clock Tower,
go along Jalan Gereja and turn left at
the roundabout into Jalan Kota. As
you go along Jalan Kota, you will see
Taman Merdeka on your right and the
Islamic Museum and Bastian House
on your left. Once you reach the A
Famosa Fortress, turn right into Jalan
Parameswara. The Proclamation of
Independence Memorial will be on
your left.

Howard: That is very clear. I should have no
problem getting there.

Airil: It is quite far though. You can take a

rickshaw ride if you want.
Howard: Ah yes, I saw many rickshaws, cars

and buildings decorated with the
Malaysian flag. Is there a special event?

Airil: Yes, we’ll be celebrating our nation’s
independence in two days.

Howard: That’s great, it looks like I have come
at the right time! Thank you so much
for your help.

Airil: You’re most welcome. Goodbye.

Chapter 14 (Page 164)
Nineteen-year-old M. J. Lee  published his book titled
Life Lessons.  He writes about the challenges he
faces as a disabled person. He was diagnosed with a
medical condition when he was nine years old. The
disease caused his muscles to weaken gradually and
he was wheelchair-bound by age 12. Lee could not
do anything on his own. He felt helpless and became
depressed. He read about Nick Vujicic who was born
with no arms and legs.  In spite of his condition, Nick
did not allow his disability to stop him from living a
normal life. Lee was motivated and inspired to write
the book. Lee hopes his book will encourage people
especially the disabled to think positively and not be
discouraged by their conditions. We should all live to
the best of our ability.

Chapter 15 (Page 176)
 Water pollution is affecting our oceans,
rivers and lakes. It is harming our food supply,
contaminating drinking water, and spreading
diseases. It is also killing aquatic animals and plants.
This eventually disrupts the entire ecosystem of the
planet as every living creature needs water.
 Water pollution is caused by the release of
toxic chemicals and harmful contaminants into
sources of water. This may include oil leaks from
oil tankers and refineries, garbage from domestic
waste, improper disposal of hazardous materials
from factories and pesticides from farming. As
these forms of pollution are caused by mankind, we
are directly responsible for the quality of water in
our lives.

Chapter 16 (Page 188)
Deejay: Hello, this is DJ Lyn on the ‘Morning Chat’

show. Today, we’re going to talk to young
successful Malaysian entrepreneurs. Give
us a call and share your story.

Caller 1: Hello, DJ Lyn, I’m Kricia Bong, a young
entrepreneur from Sarawak. I’m proud
to say that I run an online store named
NotBookNotBuk. I produce notebooks
which have attractively-designed covers
with meaningful wordings. I am 25 years
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old and have been making notebooks by
hand since I was in secondary school.
My notebooks are now sold throughout
Malaysia. They are great as gifts.

Deejay: Wow! I’d like to have one of those
notebooks. What about our next caller?

Caller 2: I’m Aw Tai Hau, a Kelantanese and would
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after 3, 33, 38, 54, 79, 92, 119
air 28, 33, 100, 184
always 32, 40, 82, 117, 139
ambition 190, 194, 198
annual 5, 119, 133, 174
answer 19, 42 70, 84, 146
anthem 154, 161
arrive 109, 136
asleep 120, 121
attend 54, 82, 132, 145, 199

bag 86, 93, 127, 158
bargain 38, 41, 143
beach 186
bed 61, 86
before 4, 16, 35, 55, 79, 93, 108
believe 61, 190, 197
best 49, 82, 90, 101, 126, 146,

153
better 4, 29, 44, 61, 76, 90, 101,

122, 166, 178, 187
bill 179
birth 51, 80, 155, 165
bowl 77, 96
breakfast 45, 132
bridge 59, 128
busy 33, 66, 114, 142
button 16, 121

car 10, 25, 74, 122, 133,181
celebrate 1, 4, 32, 51, 132, 151
ceremony 9, 52, 95,112, 200
chance 5, 35, 119
change 74, 113, 128
charity 128, 143, 189
check 32, 38, 57, 68, 77, 94,131
choose 3, 26, 37, 107, 128, 145
clean 4, 33, 78, 121, 165, 180
clear 36, 66, 79, 185, 194

clock 60, 152
collect 19, 79, 128, 168
colourful 4, 155
control 16, 41, 142, 165
cook 24, 58, 104
cover 33, 49, 140
crowd 90, 158
culture 12, 53, 136

daily 20, 92, 116
decorate 4, 100, 158, 167
delivery 94, 99
digital 15, 16, 167
direction 46, 69, 108, 153
donate 27, 32
drive 16, 109
during 8, 14, 48, 55, 83, 128

early 54, 100, 160
effect 69, 138
enjoy 62, 69, 73, 125, 128
ensure 56, 78, 80, 83, 144
evening 62, 128, 158, 174
event 7, 19, 54, 112, 119, 189
exercise 12, 54, 134

family 4, 33, 53, 70, 76, 90, 107,
128, 142, 189

famous 5, 70, 119
favourite 15, 41, 63, 127, 182
festival 4, 9, 12, 132
fever 76, 85, 145
field 3, 7, 165
fitness 12
flag 46, 154, 161
forest 28, 131
fortune 4, 54
friend 3, 16, 35, 47, 81, 107,

115, 132, 139, 180, 195

gadget 15, 114
gate 74, 86, 133
gather 5, 44, 85, 133, 144
goal 3, 96, 140, 167
goods 47, 90, 194
grocery 62, 116

hard  86, 99, 101, 119, 194
health 4, 28, 54, 85, 133, 165
help 10, 27, 62, 71, 80, 104, 116,

131, 139, 153, 182, 195
history 63, 151, 165
hobby 9, 167
holiday 140, 174
house 4, 16, 33, 52, 90, 109,

124, 140, 152

improve 2, 177
interest 47, 93, 129, 139, 196
internal 119
invite 4, 15, 53, 85, 132

jacket 114
job 80, 156, 189
join 2, 62, 78
journal 57, 168, 172
joy 51, 96
judge 16, 47

keep 10, 23, 50, 74, 112, 139,
167, 178

kitchen 77, 189
knife 47

label 38, 140
late 23, 82
208

life 9, 54, 76, 107, 121, 154, 167
list 12, 16, 40, 112, 140, 179

manage 57, 94, 142
market 15, 61, 133, 149
meal 9, 22, 197
meet 16, 109, 128, 146
mind 15, 82, 173
mission 154
money 5, 19, 47, 95, 128, 139
month 4, 31, 57, 94, 136, 180
morning 3, 20, 54, 86, 133
mosquito 76, 83
mountain 24, 133
mural 159, 169
music 11, 15, 85

name 4, 19, 44, 54, 112, 124,
141, 158, 180, 193

national 12, 155
nature 68, 107, 131, 174
networking 13, 16, 114, 167
new 1, 15, 36, 42, 55, 82, 91,

107, 139, 163, 187
next 3, 16, 61, 94, 107, 113, 133,

139, 169, 181
night 11, 50, 86, 100, 194

offer 49, 85, 90, 117
official 128
oil 45, 100, 189
old 11, 12, 54, 100, 135, 156
online 16, 21, 22, 56, 90, 93, 95,

96, 99, 100, 128, 167
opinion 17
opportunity 4, 189
order 5, 59, 107, 140

paper 3, 34, 61, 85, 148
park 83, 133, 149, 174
pay 9, 34, 47, 94, 128, 140
peace 57, 84, 104, 121, 152
people 4, 16, 28, 38, 53, 68, 90,

107, 116, 155, 165, 177, 189
picture 43, 54

piece 54, 84, 92
plan 2, 34, 127, 140, 167, 191
popular 70, 128, 189
prayer 4, 55
prepare 11, 34, 39, 58, 73, 112,

129
price 38, 99, 149
problem 32, 45, 90, 121, 140
profit 117, 140, 194
project 74, 80, 140, 180, 189
protect 40, 165
proud 61, 158

queue 72, 90
quick 16, 153, 197
quiet 4, 6, 93, 199

ready 3, 15, 58, 112, 128, 158
register 12, 128, 133
regret 40, 41
resolution 2, 3, 12
reunion 4, 19
rice 39, 54, 189
river 54, 55
road 35, 133, 153
room 49, 77, 94, 124

safe 78, 85, 150, 178
same 54, 81, 104, 114, 128, 140,

178, 197
scam 91
school 3, 19, 26, 39, 62, 74, 76,

132, 174, 188
send 15, 74, 131
share 16, 32, 57, 85, 104, 107,

119, 128
skill 12,196
smoothly 57, 189
success 112, 155, 191
sweep 5, 83

table 12, 20, 121
taboo 5,60
tall 33, 162
technology 8, 73, 113, 153, 193

terrible 76
theory 165, 166
time 4, 14, 32, 38, 52, 63, 78, 90
traditional 8, 73, 131, 189
traffic 90, 112, 133, 153
treat 167
tree 2, 35, 59, 135, 182
true 11, 29, 40, 61, 104, 137,

under 33, 67, 178
unique 53, 72, 117, 131, 189
unity 7, 72, 78
upon 454, 61, 133, 161, 162
urge 46, 189

value 28, 40, 104, 149
variety 90, 116
victim 21, 28, 74
video 11, 21
village 55
visit 9, 84, 128, 140, 152, 170

wait 45, 128
walk 8, 40, 114, 153, 198
wander 116, 173
week 12, 43, 57, 132, 149, 186
wedding 56
wide 84, 90, 197
wife 45, 58
wise 40, 148
work 12, 20, 70, 76, 146, 178,

189
world 16, 34, 73, 84, 119, 131,

140, 184

X-ray 165, 166

year 1, 32, 49, 61, 107, 132, 139,
155, 188

young 68, 189

zone 78, 148
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