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PAPER 2
SECTION B
INFORMATION TRANSFER
CURRICULUM SPECIFICATIONS:-
1) 3.8.2 LEVEL 1 : SCAN FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION.
2) 4.2.3 LEVEL 2 : COMPLETE MIND-MAPS, DIAGRAMS WITH INFORMATION FROM THE TEXT.
3) 4.3.3 LEVEL 3 : WRITE PARAGRAPHS BASED ON WORDS AND PHRASES, AND A PICTURE STIMULUS.
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GUIDELINES
Read the instructions / question carefully.
For Part A, read the information given carefully.
Look at the table and find the information you need to complete the table.
Transfer information to the blanks in the table.
For Part B, you need to choose one (1) option from the three (3) choices given.
REMEMBER! There is no right or wrong choice. You simply need to show that you can give good reasons for making your choice.
You can use information from the table to help you list out reasons for your choice.
Write neatly and clearly in the space given.
Check your grammar, spelling and punctuation
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PREVIOUS YEAR TOPICS
TOPIC YEARMEALS / FOOD 2005GREETING CARDS 2006OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 2007HOBBIES 2008TOYS 2009LOCATIONS FOR HOLIDAYS 2010ACTIVITIES DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAY 2011PETS 2012
20132014
TOPICS YET TO BE ASKEDTOPIC YEAR
COMPETITIONSOCCUPATIONSAMBITIONSBOOKS / MAGAZINESCLOTHINGTRANSPORTBIRTHDAY GIFTSPEOPLE / PERSONS / CLASS MONITOR/ PRESIDENT OF SOCIETIESADVERTISEMENTS / NOTICES / HOUSES TO BUY
TOPICS COVERED IN THE TEXTBOOK
TOPIC YEAR PAGE NUMBERCHOOSING A PARTY TO ATTEND 4 24
HOLIDAY PACKAGES 5 18CULTURAL SHOWS 5 110
REMARKABLE PEOPLE 6 6HEALTHY LIFESTYLE / GOOD HABITS 6 26
FAREWELL PRESENTS / GIFTS 6 147
GENERAL COMMENTS (SAMPLE)
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Place It is a popular place. I have never been there before. I always want to go there. The garden is spacious. The building is air-conditioned. It has a large compound.
Food I have never tried it before. It looks delicious. The food is more appetizing. The dishes are mouth-watering.
Film It sounds interesting. I have never seen it before.
Things I have never been had it before. I always want to have it. This bag is more durable compared to the others. The black pair of jeans looks more attractive than the blue pair. It is of high quality. The shoes are ideal for jogging.
People / friend I always want a friend from ______. I can learn about his/her place through him/her.
Pets It looks cute. I have never had a ______ as a pet. I always want a ______ as my pet.
Competition I always want to enter this competition to show off my talent.Transportation I like to travel in a _______.
It looks comfortable.Books/
magazines/ movies
The magazine is exciting. The articles in the magazine are interesting. The pictures are colourful. It has more pages. The movie is action-packed. The book is highly recommended for primary school students.
Prices The shoes are affordable. The price is reasonable. It is a good bargain. There are attractive discounts.
Activities The activities are fun/ challenging. Many interesting indoor activities have been lined up.
SUPPORTING STATEMENTS (SAMPLE)
DETAILS REASONS SUPPORTING REASONS
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Cost / price It costs RM_____. They cost RM______.
It is cheaper than the ________. They are cheaper than the _____. It is the most expensive but I have enough
money to buy it/ My father can buy it for me.
I will save RM____ when I buy the _____ and not the____.It is within my budget.
Fare / fee Its fare/fee is RM____. It is cheaper than the ________. It is RM_____ cheaper than the ______.
I will save RM____ when I go to the _____ and not the _____.
Food It serves _______. It has ________.
_________ is my favourite dish. _________ look delicious.The food is more appetizing compare to
______.The dessert is really fruity and delicious.The menu is varied.The dishes are mouth-watering.
Offer/ Free gift
I will get a ______ if I buy it.
It gives _______ for free.
I can give it to my _______ for his/her birthday present.
I will save my money because I do not have to buy it anymore.
Place (things sold)
I can get it from the ________.
It is sold at the ________.
One of the store is near my house. It is near my uncle’s/brother’s house.
I can cycle there.I can visit my _____ after I had bought the _____.
Place(situated)
It is at _______. It is held at ________.
It is near my _______’s house. I can walk/ cycle/ take a bus there.
I can visit my _____ after ________.I can visit ineresting places in _______.
Offer (discount)
It offers _____% discount. I will pay less after the discount. It sounds attractive.
I can save my money.Colour It comes in ______ colours.
They are ______. It is available in _______.
I would choose _______ because it is my favourite colour.
____ is my father/ mother’s favourite
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colour.Facilities It has ________.
The facilities are ______.Swimming pool:
I like swimming because it is my hobby.
Moreover swimming is good for my health.
Shopping complex: My family and I can o shopping when we
want to buy some things. I like to go shopping and so is my mother
so we can spend our time together shopping.
We will have a good time shopping together.
Tennis court: I always want to learn to play tennis. I can learn how to play tennis. Playing tennis is a good hobby and it is
good for my health.
Besides I can make new friends through sports.
Gymnasium: I ike to exercise in the gymnasium
because exercise is good for my health. I like to try the new execise machine in
the gymnasium.
Besides exercise will keep me fit and healthy.
Badminton court: My brother and I can play badminton in
the evening. My brother and I can spend our evenings
playing badminton at the badminton court.
We can enjoy playing ourselves playing badminton.
Beach The ______ is near the beach.
My family and I can have a picnic on the beach by the sea.
My family and I ca go swimming at the sea when we have a picnic by the sea.
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We will have a good time at the beach.
Offer(food)
The ______ gives free breakfast/ lunch/ dinner for ______.
My brother and I will get free ______. My brother/ sister and I will not have to
pay for the _____ because it is served free.
My parents will spend less money on food because _____ is served free for _______.
Time It starts at _______. It is at __________.
I am free the as I do not have extra classes/ tuition classes/ tuition to attend.
Time(date of competition)
It is in ______. The competition is in
_______...
I will have a lot of time to prepare myself for the competition.
I will train very hard for the competition.
Product(locally)
It is made in Malaysia. I like local products. They are cheaper.
Besides we must support local products.
Product(imported)
It is made in _____. Imported products are well-known for its good qualities.
I will get a good quality product when I buy imported product.
Salary It pays RM_______ I will get RM____ as my salary when I work for _____ and not the ____.
I can spend and save more with the extra money I get from the salary.
Material It is made from _______. It is strong and lasts longer. It is of high quality.
I can use it for a longer time.Contents It contains _____.
Its contents is ______. It has _______.
It is _______ more than the _____.
Model It is a ____ model. It is quite new. It brand new.
Prize I will get ________ if I win. Money: I can keep the money in the bank.
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I can spend the money on ______.
Things: I can give it to my _____ as his/ her
birthday present. I can share it with my _____.
Age(competition)
The contestants/ participants must be ___ years old.
I am ____ years old so I can participate/ take part in the competition.
Sex He is boy/ She is a girl. I like to have a friend who is a boy/ girl.State/ Country He/ She is from _____. I always want to know about _____.
I can learn about his/ her about country through him/ her.
Type of film It is a comedy/ horror/ adventure/ spy film.
It is my favourite type of film.
Story line(film/ books)
It is about ____. It sounds interesting.
Entertainment It has _____ for entertainment.
It is my favourite form of entertainment.
Special features It has ____. It is _____.
Author It is written by _____. He/ She is a popular author.
Moreover he/ she is my favourite author.
Availability(can get from)
I can get it from _______. One of it is near my house. It is not far from my house.
I can go there easily on my bicycle with my friends.
Hobbies His hobby/ hobbies is/ are ______.
He likes _____.
I like _______ too.
We can exchange ideas on _____.We can play/ talk about _____.
Actor/ Actress The actor/ actress is/ are _____.
The film is starred by ______.
He/ She is my favourite actor/ actress.
I like to watch his/ he character in any film he/ she starred.
Contact I must contact/ ca// _______.
______ is my neighbour/ teacher.
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I can see him/ her tomorrow.
Ingredients The ingredients are _____. I can easily get the ingredients from my mother’s kitchen.
The ingredients are cheap and can be easily bought from the store near my house.
I can learn how to cook and my mother can help me.
Activities The activities are ____________
The activities are fun/ challenging/ interesting compare to ______ which are boring/ monotonous.
Most of the activities are indoor/ outdoor activities.
Many interesting activities have been lined up.
Places(houses, buildings)
It has ________ The garden is spacious compare to ____ which looks crammed and dirty.
The building is air-conditioned. It has a large compound.
No Keywords Own ideas of reasoning.1 Money- price, fare, rental,
fee, costThe ______ which is only ______ is cheap/ reasonable/affordable.
2 Material/ Made of- cotton, silk, polyester, chiffon, metal, plastic, wood
It is made of ________ and it is strong/long lasting/comfortable.
3 Colour/ colours – red , green , black.Blue and yellow
The colour which is ______ is my favourite colour.It comes in ________ and ________ which are my favourite colours.
4 Product of/ Made in __________ produces high quality products.
5 Features - /Description It is cool/ beautiful/ comfortable/ interesting.
6 Place/ Venue /Location The place which is the _________is nice and clean.7 Day/Date It is on _________ and I have no other activity on that day.8 Time It is at _________ and I am free at that time.
9 Size/Sizes It comes in _______size which is suitable for me.It comes in _______sizes so I can choose my own size.
10 Duration It is from _____ to ______ and I am free on those
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days.11 Free gift/ Complimentary I will get a ___________ for free and I like it very much.12 Discount I will get ________________ so I can save my money.
13 Activities The activities are very interesting/ challenging/ fun .
14 Inclusive of It is inclusive of ______________ which is/are very interesting.15 Available at/Sold at I can get it from ________ which is just around the corner.16 Author The author which is ________ is a very famous author.17 Content I can learn how to _________________
18 No. of pages The number of pages is suitable for me.
19 Publisher It is a well-known publisher.
20 Benefits I can gain knowledge on __________________
21 Accommodation/Sleeping Place
I will stay at ________ which is a very nice place/ a very famous hotel/ chalet.
22 Facilities I can enjoy myself at the swimming pool/gymnasium/karaoke/ ……..
23 Volume/contain I can get ______ml, kg, gm of ______ with that price.
24 Advantage / Usefulness It is also ……….
25 Disadvantage Although it is ………….. it doesn’t matter to me/ I don’t mind / it is alright to me.
26 Suitability It is suitable for ____________ so it is suitable for me.
27 Number of watering times It is only __ times a day so it would not be a problem because we can take turn to water it.
28 Purpose It would be very useful as I can use it to_________ .29 Dish Black Pepper Chicken Chop is my favourite dish.30 Served with It is also served with _________ which is very delicious.31 Warranty It will be under warranty for ____ years which is very
interesting.32 Enrolment per class It is good because the enrolment per class is only ______
pupils so we can study comfortably.
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SAMPLE ANSWERS FOR PAPER 2 SECTION B (2b] – REMEDIAL GROUP
FLOWERSI would buy orchids because the price is RM8.00 only. I like the colour and my mother likes the colour too. I can buy it from the nursery. It is near my house. My mother will get a packet of soil as a free gift.
RESTAURANT / PLACE TO EATI would go to ASEAN restaurant because I like to eat in the hotel. It is very cool to eat in there. I have many brothers and sisters so this place is suitable for my family. The hotel is near my house so we can go there easily.
I would suggest to my father to take mum and the family to the Heng Hwa Restaurant because Chinese food is my mum’s favourite. Heng Hwa Restaurant is a stone’s throw from my house. It is convenient for us to go there. The restaurant is open 24 hours so my father can take us there for dinner. The price of the dish is reasonable and it is not a burden for my father. I am sure my mum will enjoy eating the delicious dish which will be served in a claypot.
FAVOURITE TEACHERI would choose Mrs Josephine because I want to be like her. She is patient and dedicated. She teaches Science and she can teach me. I am weak in Science. I can see her on Friday afternoon because I am free at that time.
PLANTSI would suggest banana plant because it is easy to grow. The price of the plant is RM3.50. It is reasonable and affordable. I like to eat banana fritters and my mother can cook it. My favourite colour is yellow. Thus, I would choose banana plant.
LEISURE ACTIVITIESI would suggest video games because it is an interesting activity. I can play the game in my uncle’s house. I am free on weekends and I can buy some snacks there. My uncle has many CDs so I do not have to buy. Therefore, I can save up his pocket money. My uncle’s house is not far so I can go there to play on my own.
FRUITSI would buy watermelon because the price is RM5.00. It is reasonable and affordable. It is a local fruit and the colour is red or yellow. Vitamin A and C is good for our health.
BOOKSI would buy Improve your Writing Skills because I cannot write well. The book costs RM18.00. The price is high but it is reasonable and affordable. I can learn how
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to expand notes into paragraphs. This will help me in my tests and examinations. The model answers will teach me how to write better. I will get a free pen if I buy this book. I can use it to do my homework.
I would choose Save Polly because I like the cover of the book. The parrot looks cute. I also like mystery story books. The book sounds interesting. The price of the book is reasonable and affordable. My mother can buy it from the Tesco outlet near my house. I am excited to read the book because Martha Cox is a fascinating author.
OCCUPATIONSI would choose to be a policeman because I want to be like my father. He is also a policeman. The job of a policeman is to maintain law and order and handle criminals and emergencies. I find this job very interesting. If I am a policeman, I need to be strong, discipline and brave. The training is carried out locally. I do not need to go overseas so I will not burden my father to pay for my training.
OBJECTS / THINGS / PRODUCTSI would suggest Bag C because it is made of cloth. It is light so it will be easy for my little sister to carry. It is suitable for her age. The bag is colourful. I know my sister will like it. The bag costs RM35. My mother says it is worth it and the price is reasonable. The two compartments are enough for my sister. The bag is made in India. It is imported and has good workmanship.
I would buy the Star Max racquet because it is made in Japan. Japan is famous for their racquets. I can play badminton very well so this racquet is suitable for me. I can get a leather case when I buy the racquet. A leather case can last longer. The racquet is very light so it will help me to play better. It also gives extra speed and is durable. The price of the racquet is high but my father can afford it. He says that it is a good racquet.
I would suggest Star Max Mechanical Pencil because my brother loves to draw. Star Max Mechanical Pencil is his favourite kind of pencil to use. Parris Bookstore is also near our house. I can walk there on my own to buy the gift for him. I will also get free lead refills if I buy the mechanical pencil. I can give that to him too. I will buy a red mechanical pencil for him because red is his favourite colour. The price is RM4.50. I have enough money to pay for it. These are the reasons for my wonderful choice.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES / GAMESI would suggest squash because it is an interesting game. My friend does not need to pay the entrance fee because he is under 12. Therefore, he can save up his pocket money. The squash courts at SLM Sports Complex are open from Monday to Friday. My friend is free on Friday evenings so he can go on that day. He does not have to buy a squash racquet because he can borrow one from me. The sports complex is not far from his house so he can go there to practise on his own.SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
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I would choose to join Leadership Camp because it is an interesting and useful camp for me. The camp is in Pulau Pangkor. I am eager to attend the camp as I have never been there before. Although the cost is high, my father can afford to pay for it. I can get many new friends and would enjoy the activities arranged.
SHOWSI would choose the elephant show because it is one of my favourite animals. I can go to the zoo on Saturday as I am free. It is on a weekend, therefore my parents can bring my siblings and I. The fee is within my father’s budget. It will not burn a hole in his pocket. I will surely enjoy going for a ride on the elephant. I know the elephant can do a lot of interesting tricks and I will enjoy myself at the show.
INTERESTING PLACESI would like to visit the Muzium Negara because I have never been there before. I know there are many exhibits on Malaysian cultures and history. I would be able to know more about Malaysia. As it is open daily, I can go during the school holiday. I would not skip school and can spend a few hours looking at the exhibits. I only need to pay RM2.00. The fee is low and would not be a burden for me.
PENPALI would choose Fifi Sumantri as my pen pal because she is a girl and she comes from Indonesia. I have always wanted a pen pal from Indonesia. We are of the same age group and share the same interest. She likes surfing the internet so I can keep in touch and chat on the Internet. I am sure I have selected the best pen pal.
CAMPAIGNS / ACTIVITIESI would choose Plant Vegetables Campaign because I prefer it compare to the others. There is a plot of land behind my house therefore I can plant some vegetables there. It is a good hobby and has a lot of benefit too. I can get fresh vegetables to cook and I can also sell the extra vegetables to my neighbours.
TRANSPORTS / VEHICLESI would recommend the aeroplane because it takes only an hour for her to reach her destination safely. There is no hustle and bustle. It will give her a real buzz when she boards the plane. It is worthwhile to pay slightly higher fare because it saves a lot of time travelling. Furthermore, travelling by air would enable her to enjoy the beautiful scenery of our country. She can also enjoy the refreshment given in the flight itself. I definitely know she would accept my recommendation.
I would choose to travel by ____bus because the fare is RM 45. I can afford it. It is comfortable and convenient. The bus terminal is near my house. It takes 5 hours to reach the destination. We can stop along the journey. We can enjoy the sight-seeing. I hope I will enjoy the journey.
GIFTS / PRESENTS
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I would choose the T-shirt and shorts because my brother is an active sportsman. He exercises every morning and evening and would appreciate the gift by us. The T-shirt and shorts are made of cotton materials, so they can absorb sweat. It is also comfortable and suitable to be worn during sports activities. In addition, a cap will be given free, which is useful and trendy. Therefore, my brother will not make a fuss when he receives our gift.
I would choose the Blue Pen because it has pewter finishing and slim nip to write with. I think my uncle would appreciate the beauty and quality of the pen. It costs only RM60.00, so it is within my budget. I have saved for two years that I can buy an expensive pen for my uncle. They also offer a free wrapping service. It makes it easier to present it as a gift for him. Furthermore, it comes with an ink pot. I hope my uncle would accept my precious gift.
I would buy the cool sports car toy because it is made locally. I think it is good to purchase and promote Malaysian products. There are a few colours to choose from, which are red and blue. I would choose red which is my little brother's favourite colour. The price is considerably low that is RM70.00. I could buy it with my pocket money. The remote-controlled car also comes with a 8 month warrranty and a free F2 T-shirt. The length of the car is only 20cm and my brother can display it in his room. I hope my surprise gift will make him jump for joy.
CLOTHINGI would advise her to buy the Malika Saree because she would look fabulous in it. Malika Saree is made of very good cotton and silk which is imported from India. It makes the wearer slimmer and elegant. In addition, it is a traditional costume so it is very suitable for wedding and religious functions. The price of the Saree is reasonable and affordable and it comes with a special discount of 10% for 1 month. The Indian Street Centre Boutique is just a stone’s throw from my house. I would advise her to drop by and purchase the Malika Saree.
EVENTSI would suggest Sing Star because my brother likes to sing. It is on Friday at 5 p.m. so he can go there after school. The entry fee is RM10 but he has enough money for it. The venue is at Suria Mall which is very near our house. My brother can walk there. He will get a free badge so he can add that to his badge collection. My brother will get a trophy and five CDs if he wins. He likes CDs so he will be very happy. These are the reasons for my choice.
PETSI would suggest Goldie because it is our favourite kind of pet. A goldfish is easy to take care of. The price is low and reasonable. We can afford it. It will not burn a hole in our pocket. Land of Pets is also near our school so we can walk there together to buy Goldie. We will get a free fishbowl. We will not have to buy a new one. We can save our money. These are the reasons for my choice.
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I would buy the goldfish because my brother likes to keep fish. Besides, it is his hobby. The price is only RM 7 per pair. I can use my savings. I can buy it from the pet shop. It is near my house. My brother has a big aquarium. He can feed the fish every day. I hope I have made the right choice.
TV PROGRAMMESI would suggest Mopsy and Moobley because my sister loves cartoons. It is on Sunday at 8.30 a.m. She will be free during that time. The show is only 30 minutes long so it will not take a lot of her time. If she misses the show, she can watch it on Sunday at 5 p.m. It is on My Channel which is her favourite television channel. These are the reasons for my choice.
COMPETITIONSI would suggest Scrabble because my classmate loves Scrabble. It is his favourite board game. The competition is on Monday at 8.30 a.m. He is free at the time so he can enter the competition. The venue is the school hall which is near our class. He can walk there easily. The entry fee is RM1.50. He has enough money and can afford to pay for it. My friends know a lot of English word. I know he can win easily. He will get a free mineral. He can drink the water to quench his thirst. These are the reasons for my choice.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSI would suggest flute because it is my sister’s favourite musical instrument. She knows how to play it. Moreover, Music Land is near our house so she can just walk there to buy it. Even though the flute is RM200, my sister has enough money. She can afford to pay for it. She will get three flute lessons at Music Land. She can become better at playing the flute. These are the reasons for my choice.
HOUSESI would suggest single storey terrace house because I have a small family. The house is quite cheap. My father can afford to pay for it. It is located in a village called kampong Melati. The air is clean and peaceful. My parents will get ten percent discount. They can put that money to other uses. I will get my own room. The extra room can be used as a guest room. These are the reasons for my choice.
AMBITIONSI would choose to be a teacher because I like children. Besides, it is my ambition. I am good at Science. I want to be a Science teacher. I love to work in a school. The pay is high. I can help my family. I hope I can be a good teacher when I grow up. I hope I have made the right choice
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“IDEAS AND SUPPORTING
IDEAS”
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SAMPLE PRACTICE
Genius Children Wonder Robot Join In
Price RM 16.00 RM 10.00 RM 5.00
Type Story book Comic Magazine
Suitablefor
Primary and secondary
school studentsPrimary school pupils
Primary and secondary
school students
Author Phelp Collins Ahmad Adib C.T. Lim
Available at
Mardani Store Suria Bookshop all bookstores
CHOOSE ONE (1) ITEM AND COMPLETE THE TABLE BELOW.
Idea
Price Type Suitable for Author Available at
RM 16.00 Storybook
Primary and secondary
school students
Phelp Collins
Mardani Store
Supporting Ideas
Reasonable and affordable
I like/ interesting
Can share with my siblings
Favouriteauthor
Near my house
Can go there to buy
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(a) You want to buy a book. Based on the information given, which book would you buy ? Give reasons for your choice.
SIMPLE AND DIRECT
I would buy Genius Children because the price is RM 16.00. It is a
storybook. It is suitable for secondary and primary school students. The author
is Phelp Collins. It is available at Mardani Store.
( 2 – 3 marks )
TIPS:1) MAKE SURE THE SPELLING IS CORRECT.2) PUNCTUATE CORRECTLY.3) USE SIMPLE SENTENCES.
COMPOUND AND COMPLEX
I would buy Genius Children because it is RM 16.00. It is reasonable
and affordable. It is a storybook. I like it because it is interesting. It is suitable
for secondary and primary school students. I can share it with my siblings. The
author is Phelp Collins. He is my favourite author. It is available at Mardani
Store. It is near my house and I can go there to buy it.
[4 - 5 marks]
TIPS:1) MAKE SURE THE SPELLING IS CORRECT.2) PUNCTUATE CORRECTLY.3) USE SIMPLE SENTENCES AND COMPOUND SENTENCES.4) USE CORRECT PERSONAL PRONOUNS.5) USE SUPPORTING IDEAS CORRECTLY.
PRACTICE 1 – TRANSPORT
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Study the pictures below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given.
- 12 hours
- RM 52.00
- Air-conditioned
- Comfortable, adjustable seats
- Television and music
- Stop for refreshment
- 10% discount for each child
- No accommodation
- 1 hour
- RM180.00
- Air-conditioned
- Scenic and adjustable seats
- Free drinks and newspapers
- No stops
- 20% discount for senior citizen
- Airport motel
- 10 hours
- RM 120.00
- Air-conditioned
- Comfortable
- Music
- Stop for refreshment and prayers
- Discount of RM10
- Budget hotel
A) Complete the table below with correct answers.
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Bus Taxi Aeroplane
Fare RM52.00 1. RM180.00
Travel time 3. 10 hours 2.
Special
features
4. Comfortable seats Scenic and
adjustable seats
Facilities Television and
music
5. Free drinks and
newspapers
Accommodatio
n
6. Budget Hotel 7.
Discount 8. RM 10.00 9.
Benefits Stop for
refreshment
Stop for refreshme
nt
and prayers
10.
(10 mark)
CHOOSE ONE (1) ITEM AND COMPLETE THE TABLE BELOW.
Idea
Fare Travel time Facilities Discount Benefits
Supporting Ideas
SIMPLE AND DIRECT
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B) Your cousin sister is going to Langkawi and you are working in travel agency. Which mode of transport would your recommend to her. Give reasons for your choice.
I would recommend because
(5 marks)
COMPOUND AND COMPLEX
B) Your cousin sister is going to Langkawi and you are working in travel agency. Which mode of transport would your recommend to her? Give reasons for your choice.
I would recommend because
(5 marks)
PRACTICE 2 – TRANSPORT
Study the pictures below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given.
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Taxi Train Bus
RM 100 RM 25 RM 20
radio toilet, café, television toilet, television
2 hours 4 hours 3½ hours
anywhere at three stations three stops
limited ample limited
A) Complete the table below with correct answers.
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Type Taxi Train Bus
Fare RM 25
Facilities
toilet, café, television
Duration 2 hours
Stops at three stations
Space limited
(10 mark)
CHOOSE ONE (1) ITEM AND COMPLETE THE TABLE BELOW.
Idea
Fare Facilities Duration Stops Space
Supporting Ideas
SIMPLE AND DIRECT
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B) You would like to visit your grandparents in Ipoh. Which form of transport would you choose to go to Ipoh? Give reasons for your choice.
I would go by because
(5 marks)
COMPOUND AND COMPLEX
B) You would like to visit your grandparents in Ipoh. Which form of transport would you choose to go to Ipoh? Give reasons for your choice.
I would go by because
(5 marks)
PRACTICE 3 – PEOPLE / PERSONS
Study the pictures below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given.
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Miss Sathiamalar
- Mathematics teacher
- handles students well
- patient, caring and gentle
- five years experience
- Evenings only
Mr Razak
- Ten years experience
- Willing to sacrifice
- observant and sharp
- English language teacher
- Mondays and Wednesdays
Mrs Josephine
- Science teacher
- Strict, caring
- patient, dedicated, knowledgeable
- twelve years experience
- Friday afternoon
A) Complete the table based on the information given.
Teacher Mrs Josephine Miss Sathiamalar 1.
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Character2.
strict, caring
3.
4.
observant and sharp
5.
Subject
Science 6. 7.
Experience
8. Five years Ten years
Available on
Friday afternoon 9. 10.
(10 marks)
CHOOSE ONE (1) ITEM AND COMPLETE THE TABLE BELOW.
Idea
Character 1 Character 2 Subject Experience Available on
Supporting Ideas
SIMPLE AND DIRECT
(B) Which tutor would you choose to be your personal tutor? Give reasons for your
choice.
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I would choose because
(5 marks)
COMPOUND AND COMPLEX
(B) Which tutor would you choose to be your personal tutor? Give reasons for your
choice.
I would choose because
(5 marks)
PRACTICE 4 – PEOPLE / PERSONS
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Melanie Lim
- 11 years old
- From Singapore
- female
- loves swimming and watching movies
- famous swimming instructor
Fifi Sumatri
- 12 years old
- from Indonesia
- female
- loves writing and surfing the Internet
- Author
Suresh Kumar
- 10 years old
- From India
- male
- Likes jungle trekking and photography
- Pilot
(A) Complete the table with the correct answers.
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Name Melanie Lim Fifi Sumantri Suresh Kumar
Age 11 years old 1. 10 years old
Sex 2. Female 3.
Nationality Singaporean 4. 5.
Interest 6.
Watching movies
7.
Surfing the Internet
8.
Jungle trekking
Ambition 9. Author 10.
CHOOSE ONE (1) ITEM AND COMPLETE THE TABLE BELOW.
Idea
Age Sex Nationality Interest Ambition
Supporting Ideas
SIMPLE AND DIRECT
(B) If you would like to have a pen pal, which one would you choose?
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Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose because
(5 marks)
COMPOUND AND COMPLEX
I would choose because
(5 marks)
PRACTICE 5 – SPORTS AND GAMES / SPORT EQUIPMENTS
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BASKETBALL
- Indoor games
- Played in the court
- 10 players
- 5.30 p.m.-6.30 p.m.
- a basketball
HOCKEY
- Outdoor games
- Played in the field
- 22 players
- 5.00 p.m.-7.00 p.m.
- a hockey stick and a ball
BADMINTON
- Indoor games
- Played in the school hall
- 2 or 4 players
- 4.30 p.m.-5.30 p.m.
- a racquet and shuttlecocks
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(A) Complete the table with the correct answers.
Hockey Basketball Badminton
Type of game1. 2. indoor
Place to play in the field3. 4.
Things needed 5. a basketball 6.
Number of
players22 players 7. 8.
Time to play9. 10. 4.30 p.m.-5.30 p.m.
CHOOSE ONE (1) ITEM AND COMPLETE THE TABLE BELOW.
Idea
Type of game Place to play Things needed
Number of players
Time to play
Supporting Ideas
SIMPLE AND DIRECT
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(b) You want to join for a game. Based on the information given, which game would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose because
(5 marks)
COMPOUND AND COMPLEX
I would choose because
(5 marks)
PRACTICE 6 – SPORTS AND GAMES / SPORT EQUIPMENTS
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Rally Racquet
- Lightweight
- Locally made
- PVC full cover bag
- Suitable for beginners
- Strong cross strings
Protech Racquet
- Speed and power
- Medium lightweight
- Suitable for average players
- Soft case cover in assorted colours
- Made in China
Star Max Racquet
- Extra speed and durability
- Super lightweight
- Suitable for good players
- Leather case
- Made in Japan
(A) Complete the table with the correct answers.
Brand Star Max Racquet Rally Racquet Protech Racquet
RM6
RM16
RM11
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Weight super lightweight 1. 2.
Country of origin
Japan 3. 4.
Type of case 5. PVC full cover bag 6.
Price 7. 8. RM 99
Recommended for
9. beginners 10.
CHOOSE ONE (1) ITEM AND COMPLETE THE TABLE BELOW.
Idea
WeightCountry of
OriginType of
CasePrice Recommend
for
Supporting Ideas
SIMPLE AND DIRECT
You have joined your school Badminton Club and wand to buy a new racquet.
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Based on the information given, which racquet would you buy? Give reasons for your choice.
I would buy because
(5 marks)
COMPOUND AND COMPLEX
I would buy because
(5 marks)
PRACTICE 7 – JOBS AND OCCUPATIONS
Teacher
- teach and educate
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- patient, dedicated, knowledgeable
- handle students
- formal dressing
- school
- local
Doctor
- take care of the sick
- patient, caring and gentle
- give advice to patients
- uniform
- hospital
- local or overseas
Policeman
- maintain law and order
- strong character, discipline, brave
- handle criminals and emergencies
- uniform
- police station
- local
(A)Complete the table with the correct answers.
Occupation Doctor Policeman Teacher
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Job function1.
2.
3.
handles criminals and emergencies
teach and educate
4.
Place of Work
hospital 5. 6.
Qualities 7. strong character, discipline, brave
8.
Dress code uniform uniform 9.
Training local and overseas 10. local
CHOOSE ONE (1) ITEM AND COMPLETE THE TABLE BELOW.
Idea
Job function Place of Work
Qualities Dress code Training
Supporting Ideas
SIMPLE AND DIRECT
(B)What occupation would you choose when you grow up? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose because
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(5 marks)
COMPOUND AND COMPLEX
(A)What occupation would you choose when you grow up? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose because
(5 marks)
PRACTICE 8 – JOBS AND OCCUPATIONS
Study the advertisement below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given in the advertisement.
Shoes A Shoes B Shoes C
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Made from canvas Available at all
Champion shoe shops
Black, white, blue A free T-shirt
Made from canvas and cloth
Available at all shoe shops
Yellow, red, green, black
A free pair of socks
Made from canvas and rubber
Available only at leading shoe shops
White only Free book on
health
A Complete the table below based on the advertisement given.
Shoes A Shoes B Shoes C
Material Canvas4. 7.
Colours1.
Yellow, red, green, black 8.
Available at Champion shoe
shops 5. 9.Price
2. 6. RM33Free gift
3. A pair of socks 10.
REMEDIAL ACTIVITY:Fill in the table with your choice. Then join the sentences (reasons) to form a paragraph.
DETAILS REASONSchoice I would choose Shoes ______ because I like it
very much.
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Material It is made from _______.
Colours It is available in _______.
Available at I can get it from _______.
Price It costs RM_____.
Free gift I will get a ______ if I buy it.
B. You want to buy a pair of shoes. Which would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose ___________ because I like it very much. It is made from
_______. It is available in _______. I can get it from _______. It costs
RM_____. I will get a ______ if I buy it.
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY:
Fill in the table with your choice. Then join the sentences (reasons and supporting reasons) to form a paragraph.
DETAILS REASONS SUPPORTING REASONSchoice I would choose Shoes ______ because the shoes are ideal
for jogging.
Material It is made from _______. It is of high quality.
Colours It is available in _______. I would choose _______ because it is my favourite colour.
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Available at
I can get it from _______. It is not far from my house.I can go there easily on my bicycle with my friends.
Price It costs RM_____. It is cheaper than _____. I will save RM____ when I buy _____ and not ____.
Free gift I will get a ______ if I buy it. I will save my money because I do not have to buy it anymore.
B. You want to buy a pair of shoes. Which would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose ___________ because the shoes are ideal for jogging. It is
made from _______. It is of high quality. It is available in _______. I
would choose _______ because it is my favourite colour. I can get it from
_______. It is not far from my house. I can go there easily on my bicycle
with my friends. I can get it from _______. It is not far from my house.
I can go there easily on my bicycle with my friends. It costs RM_____. It is
cheaper than _____. I will save RM____ when I buy _____ and not ____.
I will get a ______ if I buy it. I will get a ______ if I buy it. I will save my
money because I do not have to buy it anymore. Based on the reasons, I
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think I have made a right choice.
EXERCISE 2Study the advertisement below carefully.
READING
indoor activity reading materials low cost library increase
vocabulary
STAMP COLLECTING
indoor activity stamps, albums low cost home learn more about
the countries
FISHING
outdoor activity fishing rods, baits high cost rivers relaxing
A. Complete the table.
Reading Stamp collecting Fishing
Type of activity 1. indoor 7.
Things needed 2. 5. fishing rods, bait
Cost low 6. 8.
Place 3. home 9.
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Advantage 4.learn more about the countries
10.
REMEDIAL ACTIVITY:Fill in the table with your choice. Then join the sentences (reasons) to form a paragraph.
DETAILS REASONS
Choice I would choose _________ because I like it very much.
Type of activity
It is an ___________ activities.
Things needed
I only need _____________________.
CostIt needs a _____ cost.
PlaceI can _____ at _______.
AdvantageIt will ________.
B. Which hobby would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose ___________ because _______________________
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ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY:
Fill in the table with your choice. Then join the sentences (reasons and supporting reasons) to form a paragraph.
DETAILS REASONS SUPPORTING REASONS
Choice I would choose _________. because ________________
Type of activity
It is an ___________ activities.
Things needed
I only need _____________________.
CostIt needs a _____ cost.
PlaceI can _____ at _______.
Advantage
It will ________.
B. Which hobby would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose ___________ because _______________________
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EXERCISE 3
Study the advertisement below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given in the advertisement.
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BEEF BURGER
beef patty, cheese, cucumber and tomato
comes with a packet of fries and a soft drink
RM4.50 available from
11.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.
FRIED CHICKEN
fried chicken drumstick and cucumber salad
comes with mashed potatoes and a soft drink
RM4.00 available from
11.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.
FISH AND CHIPS
fried tuna fish sticks and fries
comes with vegetable salad and a soft drink
RM5.50 available from 10.00 a.m. – 10.00
p.m.
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A Complete the table below based on the advertisement given.
Beef Burger Fried Chicken Fish and ChipsType of Meat Beef
5. 7.
Side Dish1.
Mashed potato8.
Free Drink2. 6.
Soft drink
Price3.
RM4.509.
Time Available4.
11.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m. 10.
REMEDIAL ACTIVITY:
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Fill in the table with your choice. Then join the sentences (reasons) to form a paragraph.
DETAILS REASONSChoice I would choose _________ because I like it very much.
Type of MeatSide Dish
Free Drink
Price
Time Available
B You and your sister are going for lunch. Which meal would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose ___________ because _______________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY:
Fill in the table with your choice. Then join the sentences (reasons and supporting reasons) to form a paragraph.
DETAILS REASONS SUPPORTING REASONS
I would choose _________. because ________________
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Choice
Type of Meat
Side Dish
Free Drink
Price
Time Available
B You and your sister are going for lunch. Which meal would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose ___________ because _______________________
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EXERCISE 4
Read the notice below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given.
Bahasa Melayu Society
Monday2.00p.m. -4.00p.m.
Computer LabPuan Faridah
Speech training, competition and quizzes creative
English Society
Tuesday2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
School hallMrs Chan
jigsaw puzzles and annual excursion adventurous and creative
Mathematics & Science Society
Wednesday
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A. Complete the table based on the information given.
Bahasa Melayu Society
English Society Mathematics & Science Society
Time / DayMonday
2.00p.m. -4.00p.m.
4. 7.
Venue 1. School Hall 8.
ActivitiesSpeech training,competitions andquizzes
5. 9.
Teacher-in-charge
2. 6. Mr Ravi
Skills learnt 3.Adventurous andcreative
10.
Bahasa Melayu Society
Monday2.00p.m. -4.00p.m.
Computer LabPuan Faridah
Speech training, competition and quizzes creative
English Society
Tuesday2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
School hallMrs Chan
jigsaw puzzles and annual excursion adventurous and creative
Mathematics & Science Society
Wednesday
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REMEDIAL ACTIVITY:Fill in the table with your choice. Then join the sentences (reasons) to form a paragraph.
DETAILS REASONSChoice I would choose _________ because I like it very much.
Time / Day
Venue
Activities
Teacher-in-charge
Skills learnt
B. You want to join one of the societies. Which society would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose ___________ because _______________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
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Fill in the table with your choice. Then join the sentences (reasons and supporting reasons) to form a paragraph.
DETAILS REASONS SUPPORTING REASONS
Choice I would choose _________. because ________________
Time / Day
Venue
Activities
Teacher-in-charge
Skills learnt
B. You want to join one of the societies. Which society would you choose?
Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose ___________ because _______________________
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EXERCISE 5
Study the advertisement below carefully.
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Drawing Competition Entrance fee – RM5.00 Date – 20 November 2008 Venue – The Mall Room 1 Bring your own colours
and mat Prize: Cash money
Essay Writing Competition
Entrance fee – RM3.00 Date – 21 November 2008 Venue – The Mall Room 2 Bring your own stationery Prize: Books
Singing Competition Entrance fee – RM 10.00 Date – 22 November 2008 Venue – The Mall Lobby Bring your own minus one Prize: Hampers
A. Complete the table below.
Drawing Competition
Essay Writing Competition
SingingCompetition
Entrance 1. RM3 7.
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fees
Date 2. 21 November 2008
8.
Venue 3. 5. The Mall Lobby
Materials need to bring
Colours and mats
6. 9.
Prizes 4. Books 10.
REMEDIAL ACTIVITY:Fill in the table with your choice. Then join the sentences (reasons) to form a paragraph.
DETAILS REASONSChoice I would choose _________ because I like it very much.
Entrance fees
Date
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Venue
Materials need to bring
Prizes
B. Which competition would you like to participate? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose ___________ because _______________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
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Fill in the table with your choice. Then join the sentences (reasons and supporting reasons) to form a paragraph.
DETAILS REASONS SUPPORTING REASONS
Choice I would choose _________. because ________________
Entrance fees
Date
Venue
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Materials need to bring
Prizes
B. Which competition would you like to participate? Give reasons for your choice.
I would participate ___________ because ________________________
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