PT3 ENGLISH HOTS BANTU LULUS
READING COMPREHENSION TEXT 1 Study the schedule below and answer the questions. Sandra’s plans from 1 May to 15 May Sunday
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Spring-clean the garage for dad Kimberly promised to help
Monday
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12
Tuesday
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complete homework surf the Internet for information revision
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music class at Sony Music play the guitar 10
Wesak Day Visit grandparents
complete Science project
preparation for Teacher’s Day final rehearsal for choir and sketch
15
Saturday
make a Mother’s Day Card
8 Labour Day Have lunch with family revision
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Friday
Help Dad to mow the garden
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Meet PuanAishah Discuss the trip tp Indah Children’s Home Discuss activities for the children
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Thursday
Dentist appointment Complete artwork
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Wednesda y
Celebrate Mother’s Day Lunch at Flora Café, watch a movie Take Mum to hair salon
band practice learn how to makenasilemak
pluck fruits at Mr. Lim’s orchard go to night market with him 1. State one of the public holidays in the schedule.
get gifts for Mum still unsure what to get for her
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2. List one advantage of surfing Internet.
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3. Why do we need to appreciate our mother? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ TEXT 2 Read the text below then answer the questions.
THE BENEFITS OF SNACKING
Healthy snacks not only help you get your daily nutritional needs, they also: passage below are handy when you can only have a small serving of a main meal and answer the questions that ensure that you have enough energy to get through a busy day follow. help to keep hunger pangs away help you practice healthy eating habits throughout your life stop you from overeating during your main meals
1. The aim of the notice is to inform people about _____________________________________________________________________ 2. Snacking gives you life-long benefit because it helps you _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Which two benefits of snacking keeps your body energised i)___________________________________________________________________ ii)___________________________________________________________________
TEXT 3 Read the biography of TunDr Mahathir. Prime Minister of Malaysia 16th July 1981 – 31st October 2003 TunDr Mahathir bin Mohamad became the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia on 16 July 1981. Born on 20 December 1925 in AlorSetar, the capital of Kedah, TunDr Mahathir did his early and secondary education in his hometown. In 1947, he gained admission into the King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore. Upon graduation, he joined the Malaysian government service as a Medical Officer. He left in 1957 to set up his own practice in AlorSetar. TunDr Mahathir has been active in politics since 1945. He has been a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) since its inception in 1946. He was first elected as a Member of Parliament following the General Elections in 1964. However, he lost his seat in the subsequent General Elections in 1969. Owing to his keen interest in the country’s education, he was appointed as a Chairman of the first Higher Education Council in 1968, Member of the Higher Education Advisory Council in 1972, Member of the University Court and University of Malaya Council, and Chairman of the National University Council in 1974. In 1973, TunDr Mahathir was appointed as a Senator. He relinquished this post in order to contest in the 1974 General Elections where he returned unopposed. Following the elections, TunDr Mahathir was appointed the Minister of Education. In 1976, TunDr Mahathir was made Deputy Prime Minister in addition to his Education portfolio. In a Cabinet reshuffle two years later, he relinquished the Education portfolio for that of Trade and Industry. As Minister of Trade and Industry, he led several investment promotion missions overseas. TunDr Mahathir was elected as one of the three Vice Presidents of UMNO in 1975. In 1978, he won the Deputy President seat and in 1981, he was appointed President of the party. He returned unopposed as President in 1984.
In the 1987 party elections, TunDr Mahathir defeated his challenger to retain the Presidency and in 1990 and 1993, he again returned unopposed as party President. Under his leadership, the ruling party BarisanNasional (National Front) won landslide victories in the 1982, 1986, 1990, 1995 and 1999 General Elections. TunDr Mahathir is married to a doctor, TunDrSitiHasmahMohd Ali, and they have seven children-Marina, Mirzan, Melinda, Mokhzani, Mukhriz, Maizura and Mazhar. TunDr Mahathir stepped down as Prime Minister on 31 October 2003.
1. List 2 values can we learn from TunDr Mahathir. i. __________________________________________________________________ ii. _________________________________________________________________ 2. Why do you think, TunDr Mahathir could retain his position as a party President unopposed in the party election? _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 3. Why do you think, Tun Dr Mahathir stepped down as Prime Minister on 31 October 2003? ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
TEXT 4 The KP’s Wonder Cereal 3-Week Challenge! Feel and be special in a healthy way! Do it today! We know you want to look good and feel good. Come join the programme. There’s much to lose and nothing to gain. Lose up to 10kg in three weeks’ time. Just follow our KP’s wonder cereal 3-week programme and you will find yourself feeling better than before! Your friends will definitely notice the changes in you!
Breakfast for 3 weeks o 50 grams (1 cup) of KP’s wonder cereal with one cup of skim milk and one portion of fruit (all types of berries are recommended). Lunch: o Enjoy your lunch! Eat what you like but try to balance it with a low-fat diet and lots of vegetables (green salad is good with too much dressing). Dinner: o 50 grams (1 cup) of KP’s wonder cereal with one cup of skim milk and one portion of fruit.
If you still hungry, then… Take another 3 to 5 portions of vegetables and fruit a day beside the one you consume during your breakfast and dinner. You’ll see results in just THREE weeks. You’ll feel healthier and confident!
1 .What type of fruit do you supposed to eat for breakfast and dinner?
__________________________________________________________________ 2. What would happen if you do not follow the suggested meals? __________________________________________________________________ 3. How would you suggest to your friend who has weight problem to this programme? ____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
LITERATURE: POEM Read the poem and answer the questions that follow. I WONDER I Wonder Why The Grass Is Green, And Why The Wind Is Never Seen? Who Taught The Birds To Build A Nest, And Told The Trees To Take A Rest? O, When The Moon Is Not Quite Round, Where Can The Missing Bit Be Found? Who Lights The Stars, When They Blow Out, And Makes The Lightning Flash About? Who Paints The Rainbow In The Sky, And Hangs The Fluffy Clouds So High? Why Is It Now, Do You Suppose, That Dad Won't Tell Me, If He Knows? Jeannie Kirby
1. List five elements of the sky mentioned in the poem
_____________________________________________________________________ 2. State one value that we can learn from this poem _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Why does the father not provide answers to the questions posed by the child? _____________________________________________________________________
Read the poem and answer the questions that follow. LEISURE
What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. No time to stand beneath the boughs And stare as long as sheep or cows. No time to see, when woods we pass, Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass. No time to see, in broad daylight, Streams full of stars, like skies at night. No time to turn at Beauty's glance, And watch her feet, how they can dance. No time to wait till her mouth can Enrich that smile her eyes began. A poor life this if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare William Henry Davies
1. Which phrase is repeated all over the poem? _____________________________________________________________________
2. Identify a line that demonstrates interactions with nature _____________________________________________________________________ 3. According to the poem, how we should spend our leisure time? ____________________________________________________________________
The River by Valerie Bloom
The River’s a wanderer, A nomad, a tramp, He doesn’t choose one place To set up his camp.
The River’s a winder, Through valley and hill He twists and he turns, He just cannot be still.
The River’s a hoarder, And he buries down deep Those little treasures That he wants to keep.
The River’s a baby, He gurgles and hums, And sounds like he’s happily Sucking his thumbs.
The River’s a singer, As he dances along, The countryside echoes The notes of his song.
The River’s a monster
Hungry and vexed, He’s gobbled up trees And he’ll swallow you next.
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What is the theme of this poem?
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What does “He just cannot be still” mean?
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Where does the river hoard its treasures?
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What do babies like to do?
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Why does the poet compare the river to a nomad?
Heir Conditioning Grand dad did you breathe before air cons were invented? was it hard staying alive without modern inventions? Grandma weren’t you flustered as you fluttered with paper fans? could you communicate before faxes and long distance calls became basic necessities? Grandchild we lived before your age. Because of our ignorance, we did not know pollution, stress, traffic jams destruction of forests, streams and
hills we feared God and nature now nature fears you and money is your new God. Question 1 : What is the theme of the poem? Question 2 : Based on stanza 1, what did Grandma use when she felt warm? Question 3 : In your opinion, who should be blamed for the destruction of forest?
MR NOBODY BY ANONYMOUS I know a funny little man, As quiet as a mouse, Who does the mischief that is done In everybody’s house! There’s no one ever sees his face, And yet we all agree That every plate we break was cracked By Mr. Nobody. ’Tis he who always tears out books, Who leaves the door ajar, He pulls the buttons from our shirts, And scatters pins afar; That squeaking door will always squeak, For prithee, don’t you see, We leave the oiling to be done By Mr. Nobody. He puts damp wood upon the fire, That kettle cannot boil; His are the feet that bring in mud, And all the carpets soil. The papers are always mislaid, Who had them last but he? There's no one tosses them about But Mr Nobody. The finger marks upon the door By none of us are made; We never leave the blinds unclosed, To let the curtains fade.
The ink we never spill; the boots That lying round you see Are not our boots,—they all belong To Mr. Nobody.
Question 1 : Based on stanza 1, what does this phrase mean “There’s no one ever sees his face”? Question 2 : What happened to the books? Question 3 : In your opinion, who do you think Mr Nobody is?
A Fighter’s Lines by Marzuki Ali
I am old and worn and have lost all my strength
sufferings and the history of the fight for independence have forced sacrifices that know no name or life
from the wheelchair of the rest of my days I, body and energy crushed see and cannot do much these times are too big a challenge for the remnants of my crippled years the net of deceit spread everywhere disturbs me. In the name of justice Wake up and form ranks sons of our ancestor Be brave And erect a wall of people Stand up heirs of our freedom I have no more voice It is you now who should speak!
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What is the theme of the poem?
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Which line tells us that the persona has no energy to fight?
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As a younger generation, how would you show your appreciation for the freedom you get today?
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What was the occupation of the persona?
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In stanza one, what does the phrase ‘ have lost all my strength’ mean?
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What would result if the younger generation is not brave enough to protect the country?
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Why we need to have freedom?
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How to show appreciation to our retired soldiers?
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If you are a soldier, how would you protect your country?
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Who is old and worn in this poem?
Novel: Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne 1.
Based on “Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, write about one theme.
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Based on “ Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, write about one lesson you have learnt.
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Based on “ Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, write about whether you like or dislike the ending of the story.
MARKING SCHEME
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:
TEXT 4 Question 1 : What type of fruit are you supposed to eat for breakfast and dinner? Berries are recommended to eat for breakfast and dinner. Question 2 : What would happen if you do not follow the suggested meals? If we do not follow the suggested meals, we would probably gain weight or do not achieve the targeted weight. Question 3 : How would you suggest to your friend who has weight problem to this programme?
I would invite her/him personally and tell the benefits of this programme to her/him.
TEXT 3 1.
List 2 values can we learn from Tun Dr Mahathir. knowledgable i. __________________________________________________________________ Reliability ii. _________________________________________________________________ 2. Why do you think, Tun Dr Mahathir could retain his position as a party President unopposed in the party election? Because he has a great credibility and responsibility to manage the party./ Accept any related answer 3.
Why do you think, Tun Dr Mahathir stepped down as Prime Minister on 31 October 2003? Accept any related answer.
TEXT 1 1. Labour Day 2. Could be able to get more information 3. As an appreciation to your mother. ( Accept any relevant answer ) TEXT 2 1. The benefits of eating healthy snakes. 2. Practice healthy eating habits. 3. i. Keep hunger pangs away ii. Get daily nutritional needs Poem: I Wonder 1. Moon, stars, lightining, rainbow, cloud 2. Appreciate nature 3. The father wants the child to find the answer by himself. ( Accept any relevant answer )
Leisure 1. No time 2. Line 9 3. Spend time relaxing while enjoying nature.
Fighter’s Line 1.
What is the theme of the poem? - Patriotism/sacrifice/courage/unity.
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Which line tells us that the persona has no energy to fight? - Line 9
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As a younger generation, how would you show your appreciation for the freedom you get today? - People should be honest and good citizens. They should love their country and work for its success.
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What was the occupation of the persona? - A Soldier
5. What would result if the younger generation is not brave enough to protect the country? - The enemy will rule our country. 6.
If you are a soldier, how would you protect your country? - We should unite and fight together to protect our country.
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Who is old and worn in this poem? - The persona
Heir Conditioning Question 1 : What is the theme of the poem? Development comes with a price / Development brings changes to life.
Question 2 : Based on stanza 1, what did Grandma use when she felt warm? Grandma used paper fans when she felt warm. Question 3 : In your opinion, who should be blamed for the destruction of forest? The present generation should be blamed as many people nowadays show thoughtless disregard for nature.
Mr Nobody Question 1 : Based on stanza 1, what does this phrase mean “There’s no one ever sees his face”? This phrase means that someone who is doing the mischief never commits to his/her mistakes. Question 2 : What happened to the books? The books were torn. Question 3 : In your opinion, who do you think Mr Nobody is? Mr Nobody is someone who is doing mistakes or mischiefs and does not want to confess to it.
NOVEL: Question 1. 1. Introduction – Mention the novel you have read. 2. Mention one theme – e.g determination
3. Points: a. Explain Andrew Stuarts’s challenge and bet b. Explain some obstacles and hoe w overcomes them – eg. Railroad to Calcutta not completed and dangerous storms. c. Explain Detective Fix’s suspicion and error – give textual evidence d. Explain some more obstacles and how he overcomes them- e.g bandits, missing trains and ship- give textual evidence.
Question 2 1. Introduction – Mention the novel you have read 2. Mention one lesson you have learnt – e.gWe must remain calm and be resourceful to overcome problems quickly. 3. State any 3 obstacles. For example; a. Obstacle on the way to Calcutta – 50miles of rail is not completed – buys an elephant, hires a guide. b. Obstacles caused by Fix – Passepartout is imprisoned – Phileasbails him out; misses the Carnatic – hires Tankedere and boards the Carnatic in Shanghai. c. Obstacle in New York – misses the China ship – hires the Henrietta; no more coal – buys the ship and burns the top Question 3 1. Introduction – Describe the ending. 2. Give at least 3 reasons why you like/dislike ending 3. E.g I like the ending in this novel: Reasons a. It is linked to the beginning b. There is suspense c. We are curious to know if Phileas will win the wager d. The themes and moral values learnt
PREPARED BY; 1. SANIAH SINTI 2. ANGELINE DURAT MISUN 3. SALWIYAH ALI 4. LORETTA LOUNGKIN
