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UNIT 1 6 A lot of books on robots are read by 2 You should not give away personal
Dev. information to people you meet
READING 7 My pet is taken to the vet every six online.
A months. 3 All homework must be completed
1 What is Dianna’s brother interested before you play computer games.
WRITING 4 Remember to spend time outdoors
in?
2 Where can you buy model kits? A and enjoy other hobbies like reading
3 What type of planes is Dianna’s To: [email protected] books.
brother interested in? From: [email protected] 5 Only play games which have
Subject: Model Plane and Robot appropriate age ratings.
B Exhibition 6 Do not keep computers and gaming
1 a set of parts ready to be made into Hi Dianna, consoles in your bedroom.
something Do you know there’s an exhibition on
2 to tell somebody that something is model planes and robots this weekend B
good or useful (Accept all suitable answers.)
at the community hall? Some interesting
3 to help somebody remember Friend : I’m thinking of starting a new
models will be on display. Workshops
something hobby related to science and
will also be held for those interested in
4 to progress gradually from one stage technology. Do you know of any
starting this hobby. Do you think your
to the next interesting ones?
brother would be interested? I heard
You : Well, have you tried finding
there’ll be some hands-on sessions
LANGUAGE AWARENESS out online? Do you know that
where those who are interested can
A the Internet has a lot of useful
watch or even fix the models themselves.
1 Can you tell me if Aznan plays a lot of information and advice? All
Facilitators will be on hand to assist the
computer games? you have to do is type in the
participants, especially those who are
2 Do you know where the Digital Mall keywords and Google will
trying it out for the first time. I plan to go
is located? provide you with everything you
on Saturday morning. Let me know if you
3 Is there any chance we can go to the need to know.
are interested and we can go together.
talk on cyberbullying? Friend : I guess I’ll have to do my own
Sammy
4 Do you have any idea how long we research. Can you tell me how to
have to wait? B go about it?
5 Will it be possible for you to come 1 A robotics electronic kit can be You : There are so many websites you
with me to the shop? considered a challenging present for can visit. Even on YouTube, there
6 Can you tell me who you spend the Jason’s birthday. are step-by-step procedures for
most time chatting with online? beginners that you can follow.
C
7 Do you know what time the Science Friend : That sounds like a good idea. I’ll
1 my 2 It
Exhibition opens to the public? do that.
3 he 4 and
8 Can you tell me why Ramli enjoys You : Just remember that sometimes
5 because 6 Although
football so much? too much information can be
9 Do you know who accidentally left LISTENING confusing, so it may be a good
their phone in the library yesterday? A idea to check out a few sites first
10 Can you tell me how tall you must be 1 False 2 True and then decide on one or two
to go on the roller-coaster ride? 3 True 4 False before you start.
5 False 6 True Friend : Thank you. I’ll let you know what
B I come up with. This is quite
1 is done 2 is enjoyed 7 False 8 True
9 True 10 False exciting.
3 is scolded 4 are fed
5 are built 6 are painted B LITERATURE IN ACTION
C 5 1 4 A
1 Computer games are played by Nik 3 6 2 Fake Personality: loving, helpful, clean,
and Johan. tidy, saves money, quiet, well behaved
SPEAKING
2 The Science Centre is visited by the Real Personality: not loving, unhelpful,
A untidy, naughty, angry, loud, likes to
children every weekend.
(Accept all suitable answers.) spend money
3 Interesting rocks are collected by me.
1 Computer games should only be
4 The naughty boy is ignored by the B
played for a limited amount of time
students. (Accept all suitable answers.)
every day.
5 Model ships are made by my brother. Fake Personality: The child in the poem

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was very loving and helpful. He wanted to 8 is very dirty and not well maintained. You : What can we do? We are just
help with the chores. His face was clean 9 likes to clean itself. students.
and his clothes were tidy. He had saved 10 painted all over the walls of the Friend : We can do simple things that can
his luncheon money that day. The child school hall. help to reduce water pollution.
did not drop his school books or shriek We should not use the toilet as
loudly. The child was quiet and well
WRITING a waste basket. Do not throw
behaved. A tissues, wrappers and other
Real Personality: The child was usually (Accept all suitable answers.) paper goods into the toilet.
not very loving. He was unhelpful and Dispose of them properly.
B
did not like to help his mother. His face To: The Principal You : That’s a good suggestion. We
was usually dirty and his clothes were From: Secretary, Environmental Club should also avoid pouring oil
often untidy. He normally spent all his or fat down the sink. Also, we
The Recycling Campaign
luncheon money. The child was usually must not dispose of household
A recycling campaign was organised by
loud, naughty and angry. the Environmental Club on 31 March chemicals or cleaning agents
201_. The aim of this campaign was to down the sink or toilet.
Friend : You’re right. Also, if you have
UNIT 2 make students aware that it is important
a washing machine, only use
to recycle, reuse and reduce our trash
READING to protect our environment. Various it when you have a full load.
A activities were held in the school hall. The Use the minimum amount of
detergent when washing clothes
1 Why must we dispose of electronic slogan of this campaign was ‘Caring for
and dishes.
waste properly? Our Environment’.
2 What is e-waste? Every society and club had a booth You : We should never pour
3 Why is there a lot of e-waste? which exhibited recycled items. Old household insecticides or old
medicine down the sink, drain or
4 How should we dispose of electronic newspapers, cans, bottles and boxes
toilet. When they are mixed with
waste? of all sizes were transformed into
other chemicals, they may form
5 Who will suffer if we don’t save the interesting things such as decorations,
harmful substances.
environment? toys and furniture. The activities carried
Friend : That’s an excellent idea. As you
out during the campaign included talks,
B can see, there are many things
demonstrations, games and a quiz.
1 to get rid of we can do that will reduce water
Students were asked to collect unwanted
2 to make technological devices more pollution. We should start doing
items that were in good condition, such
powerful and efficient them now.
as clothes, toys, books and stationery, so
3 results of something that has
that the items could be sold in a jumble SPEAKING
happened
sale. These items were sorted out,
A
LANGUAGE AWARENESS cleaned, priced and sold.
(Accept all suitable answers.)
A total sum of RM2,786.60 was
A Friend : We’re going to have a clean-up
collected from the sale. The campaign
1 The medicine, which the doctor gave campaign soon.
was a huge success.
to me, tastes horrible. You : Who’s organising it?
Reported by,
2 The man who is picking up rubbish in Friend : The Environmental Club is in
Kamal Din
the park is my neighbour. charge of the event. I’m on the
Secretary,
3 This is the man whose leg was organising committee that’s
Environmental Club
broken in an accident. planning it. It will take place on
7 April 201_
4 Don’t eat those fruits that are rotten. the first Saturday of May, just
5 This is the house that is the cleanest LISTENING before Ramadan.
in this area. You : That sounds great.
A
6 Felicia found her bag, which she left Friend : The campaign will need as
1 She was jogging at the park last
in the clinic yesterday. many volunteers as possible to
week.
7 This is Tun Omar Hospital, which is become successful. The flyers
2 She thought he was a homeless guy
the best hospital in town. and leaflets have already been
who collected things he needed or
8 Bala, who is my son, is an optician. printed, but there is a need for
could sell.
9 I lent you some books that are about volunteers to distribute them.
3 He was collecting every piece of
saving the environment. You : I know many students who will
rubbish he saw, as he was doing his
10 My brother, who is a doctor, works in gladly help to distribute the
part to keep the environment clean.
a hospital. leaflets as well as clean up.
4 We should be picking up litter to save
Friend : Good. On the clean-up day, all
B the environment.
1 runs a busy clinic. volunteers should bring their
B own cleaning equipment, which
2 always smells bad. (Accept all suitable answers.)
3 whose father is a nurse? will speed up the process.
You : Do you know that the rivers, lakes You : All right. I’ll look around for
4 was admitted to hospital.
and seas in Malaysia are getting volunteers and get back to you
5 whom you met last week. more polluted day by day? soon.
6 started by accident. Friend : Yes, you’re right. We should
7 is very particular about keeping the Friend : Thank you.
all do our part to reduce water
school clean.
pollution.

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B 1 Jenny saved all her pocket money for 2 You must save your money in case
(Accept any suitable answer.) a month. Then, she bought a present you need it for an emergency.
Dear Adnan, for her mother.
I plan to volunteer for a clean-up 2 Mother bought a new iron. Then, she LISTENING
campaign which is being organised by went home to complete her chores. A
the Environmental Club. It will be on 3 First, I logged in to the website but I 1 She couldn’t submit her science
the first Saturday of May, just before could not figure out how to order the project because she had no money
Ramadan. The campaign needs as many items I wanted. So, I asked my best to buy the materials she needed.
volunteers as possible to distribute flyers friend to teach me. After that, I was 2 The teacher was quite sympathetic.
and leaflets. There is also a need for able to order the items I wanted. 3 The teacher asked Nurul to make a
volunteers to bring their own cleaning 4 First, select the items that you want list of all the things she required.
equipment on the actual day. Would you from the supermarket. Next, go to the 4 The teacher approached a few
be interested in volunteering? Do let me self-checkout counter and scan the students who she thought would be
know as soon as possible. barcode of each item. Then, check willing to share the extra items they
Your friend, the list on the screen to make sure had.
Sam that you have scanned the items 5 So that Nurul wouldn’t be
properly. After that, press ‘OK’ and embarrassed
LITERATURE IN ACTION make your payment. Finally, take 6 She gave Nurul an extra week to
A your items and the receipt. finish her work.
(Accept all suitable answers.) 5 First, select the film you want to 7 Grateful to the teacher for her help
Scrapings from an unwashed porridge watch. Next, choose the time. Then,
B
pan: You can make soap with it. Mix select the seat you want. After that, (Accept all suitable answers.)
leftover soap scraps, scrapings from an pay for the ticket. Finally, scan the
unwashed porridge pan and water. Heat barcode on your ticket at the cinema. SPEAKING
the mixture in a saucepan and then pour 6 First, check the expiry date on A (Accept all suitable answers.)
it into a soap mould. the can. Then, check the list of 1 You must have the original receipt.
Envelope on which the gum is gone: ingredients to make sure there are 2 You must follow the store’s return
You can make bookmarks with old no chemicals. After that, examine the policy.
envelopes. Cut off the lower corners can to see if it is dented or damaged 3 You must return the items within the
of the envelope so that they can slip in any way. Finally, you can put the time frame stated in the return policy.
over the corner of a page. Decorate the can into your shopping cart. 4 You must fill in the necessary forms.
bookmarks colourfully.
Tyre on which the tread is worn: You WRITING B (Accept all suitable answers.)
can make a wonderful table with an old A Friend : How did you return the spoilt
tyre, some rope and a few pieces of wood (Accept any suitable answer.) milk?
for the legs. Paint the tyre and the wood Linda was determined. She knew what You : First, I was fortunate that I still
so that the table looks colourful. she wanted and worked towards it. She had the original receipt. Next, I
was also resourceful and realistic. She called the shop and asked them
thought of ways to raise money and got about their return policy.
UNIT 3 Friend : What is a return policy?
her friends involved. They started small
READING and thought of ways to raise money. Soon, You : It is the rules that you have to
the money grew from tens to hundreds, follow if you want to return or
A
and finally to thousands of ringgit. exchange unwanted or defective
(Accept all suitable answers.)
Linda was also a positive person. She things that you have bought.
B was encouraged by the efforts of her Friend : Oh, I see. So, what was the
(Accept any suitable answer.) friends and the small profits that added return policy?
I have learnt that if I really want to do up. She had faith in her friends and You : I found out that I had only two
something, I can do it with determination, herself. She believed in her cause. She days to return the milk, because
hard work, focus and commitment. was also very brave. She started with it was a perishable food item.
Many people don’t follow their dreams nothing and moved forwards towards her Friend : What does perishable mean?
because they think their goals are too goal until she eventually succeeded. You : It means something likely to
hard to achieve. This story teaches us spoil very quickly.
B
that dreams do come true and that we Friend : All right. So, did you return it right
1 so I am going to save my pocket
must try our best and strive to achieve away?
money.
our goals. We must never give up and You : Yes, I did.
2 and donate a lot of money to charity.
keep on trying no matter how hard things Friend : What happened after that?
3 or donate money to the Children’s
may be. If we do this, we will achieve our You : I went to the Returns Counter
Home instead?
dreams. and spoke to the person in
4 but the tickets are too expensive.
charge. The lady was very polite.
LANGUAGE AWARENESS 5 but it was too crowded so I went
After she checked the milk
home.
A and the expiry date, she gave
8, 4, 6, 1, 5, 9, 3, 7, 2 C me a form to fill in. Finally, she
1 My mother checks the prices in attached my receipt to the form,
B
various stores before she buys a big made some notes and gave me
(Accept all suitable answers.)
item. a full refund.

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Friend : What do you mean by a full 6 Can you tell me which actor you liked B
refund? the most in the film? The gift table was overflowing with
You : It means that the store returned 7 Do you know why Salmah was presents wrapped in colourful paper
all the money I paid for that chosen as the Head Prefect? and ribbons. There were also many
product. The lady in charge was 8 Can you tell me how Ramli made the gift envelopes with cash gifts for my
really nice. She even apologised kite? grandfather. After all, what can one give
for the inconvenience. 9 Do you know when the wedding was an elderly man? I think the highlight of
Friend: Wow! That’s great! held? the celebration was my mother’s gift.
10 Can you tell me why Susanna left the She made a photo book filled with lots of
LITERATURE IN ACTION choir? photos, messages and comments. It was
A a lovely gift with a treasure of memories
B
Lee for him to enjoy.
Respectful – Did not make a fuss when 1 The injured boy was helped by Bala
told that there was not enough money to and Samuel. LISTENING
2 Traditional dances were performed
go to the fair A
by the students during the concert.
Determined – Willing to take any job to 1 in a foreign country
earn money to go to the fair 3 Many photographs were taken by 2 thankful
Kind – Gave money to the little girl Nita with her new camera. 3 died
4 An interesting essay about Malaysian
because her ball was flattened 4 on your own with nobody helping you
customs was written by Ernest.
Honest – Did not keep the purse 5 reached the standard of ability or
5 The Charity Fair was organised by knowledge needed to do a particular
Sam the Social Club. job
Innovative – Came up with ideas on how 6 The famous train robber was arrested
6 by good luck
to earn money for a friend by the police. 7 that you can trust and rely on
Helpful – Helped to do odd jobs so that 7 A talk on the benefits of reading was 8 left one’s job and stopped working
they could all go to the fair together given by Dr Lee, a well-known author.
Impulsive – Disagreed that the car was 8 The house was painted in five days. B
dirty and threw water at a friend 9 My birthday was celebrated last week. (Accept all suitable answers.)
10 The students were accompanied by
Raj C
the teachers during the school trip.
Helpful – Helped to do odd jobs so that (Accept all suitable answers.)
11 The restaurant was opened last
they could all go to the fair together
Determined – Tried to earn some money month. SPEAKING
12 The baby was frightened by a loud A
for a friend
noise. (Accept all suitable answers.)
A Little Dishonest – Suggested to keep
the purse WRITING Jane : How shall we go about organising
the National Day party?
B A Molly : Well, I think we should first decide
(Accept all suitable answers.) 4, 2, 6, 1, 5, 3 on the venue, date and time.
(Accept any suitable answer.) You : Do you know how the previous
We celebrated my grandfather’s 80th
UNIT 4 committee chose the date for last
birthday at my uncle’s house last year’s event?
READING Saturday. It was a wonderful family Molly : They picked a long weekend
celebration. The house was beautifully
A to have the party. They had the
decorated with balloons and buntings.
1 When did Kerry’s grandfather’s 80th party on a Sunday, so there was
A large banner with the words ‘Happy
birthday party take place? enough time to prepare for it. As
Birthday’ was strung across the wall.
2 What is the most popular song in the Monday was a public holiday,
English language? The birthday cake was made by everyone had enough time to rest
my aunt. It was in the shape of my
3 Will Kerry be going to Adam’s after the party.
birthday party this year? grandfather’s favourite old car. She had You : That was a great idea. We should
been inspired by an old photograph on do something like that as well.
B his bedside table. She did a fabulous job!
We could have the party on the
1 True 2 False The food was prepared by our relatives Friday right before the school
and friends. Can you believe that the
LANGUAGE AWARENESS holiday starts. I think the party
table was filled from one end to the other
should not start too late. What
A with a variety of his favourite dishes?
1 Can you tell me if Zuraidah cooked about 7 p.m.?
The lights were switched off when we
the nasi lemak? Jane : I agree. We can have the party at
heard my grandfather arrive. When he the school hall.
2 Do you know where Nicol David was opened the front door, the lights came
born? You : What else should we consider?
on and we all shouted, ‘Happy Birthday!’
Molly : We need a theme for the party.
3 Do you have any idea why Jenifer Can you imagine the surprise on his
didn’t want to celebrate her birthday? Jane : What do you mean by a theme?
face? He was thrilled to bits and there
4 Do you think Nik managed to buy the Molly : The theme is the main idea of the
were tears in his eyes as we sang the event.
tickets for the Bruno Mars concert? birthday song. The party went on until
5 Is there any chance Johan was late Jane : Oh, I see. What kind of theme
midnight. Can you believe that he stayed
because he overslept? should we choose?
up late to enjoy the night?

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You : Let’s keep it simple. What about 5 a time when you will really need
Skills Needed – Knowledge,
‘Malaysia: Our Land, Our Pride’? something friendly personality, listening skills,
Jane : That’s lovely. Can you tell me 6 people or businesses that sell goods communication skills, kindness
what made you think of that to the public
B
particular theme?
You : It’s a very suitable theme to
LANGUAGE AWARENESS Dear Aunt Kay,
I know you are keen to see a film with your
promote unity and pride in our A
friends. You should try to book the tickets
country. 1 If you apply, you might get the job.
2 All of us should attend the talk on online to make sure you get good seats.
Molly : I agree. What else do we have to
smart consumerism as it will be very If you don’t, you may be disappointed,
do?
especially if the tickets are sold out.
You : We have to set up subcommittees useful.
Are your friends also retired? If so,
to be in charge of various things. 3 At the sale, you might find some
good bargains. you can check out which cinemas offer
Jane : I don’t understand why we need
4 You shouldn’t buy canned food a discount on weekday mornings. You
so many committees. Why
should call and ask if they have a senior
can’t we just handle everything without checking the expiry date first.
citizen discount or even a special day
ourselves? 5 We should donate money to the
needy when we have the means to that offers a discount to women. If you’re
You : If the work is divided up, we won’t
do so. booking online with your credit card, you
be overworked.
could find out whether or not your card
Molly : I agree with you. 6 We could see a film after dinner.
qualifies for any further discounts.
You : I would like to suggest that
B Let me know if you need any help
everyone should wear their own
1 ‘You can if you finish your homework booking or buying the tickets online.
cultural outfit to the party. first.’ Love,
Molly : Just imagine how colourful it will 2 ‘You shouldn’t as your current one is Amil
be. This sounds like it’s going still working well.’
to be a great party! I hope that 3 ‘You should think carefully before LISTENING
those attending the party will be buying something so expensive.’ A
punctual and join in with the right 4 ‘You could get tickets to the concert if 1 False 2 True
spirit. you buy them early.’ 3 True 4 True
You : Yes! I am really looking forward to 5 ‘You might want to take a taxi home 5 False 6 True
the party. since it is already past midnight.’ 7 False 8 False
LITERATURE IN ACTION 6 ‘When you arrive, you could join a
B
city tour.’
A 1 people who are involved in a situation
(Accept any suitable answer.) WRITING in addition to the two main people
involved
A
2 advertising material sent by email to
UNIT 5 (Accept all suitable answers.)
people who have not asked for it
1 Salesperson:
READING Job Description – Someone who 3 organised sets of data that are stored
in a computer and can be used in
A sells products, goods and services
various ways
(Accept all suitable answers.) to customers
4 objects, people or places that people
1 The speech is about shopping Skills Needed – Knowledge of what
aim at when attacking
wisely. It encourages us to only buy they are selling, listening skills,
5 the worst situation that could happen
things we really need. We should persuasive skills, ability to talk well,
6 people who secretly look at or
also ensure that we get the best determination
change information on somebody
price for an item before buying it. We 2 Waiter:
need to prioritise what we want to do Job Description – Greets customers, else’s computer system without
with our money. We should think very takes food orders, brings food and permission
7 facts or information
carefully before buying anything. drinks to the table, prepares and
2 I find the speech very interesting takes payment SPEAKING
because I have learnt many things Skills Needed – Polite, friendly, good
A
from it. Shopping is something that memory, mathematical skills, good
(Accept all suitable answers.)
I do regularly and this speech has communication skills
Sister : Mum, the food in this restaurant
many tips about how I can shop 3 Doctor:
used to be good but now it
wisely. If I follow the suggestions Job Description – Examines and
tastes horrible.
here, I will not waste my money. finds out what is wrong with patients
Mother : I agree. Everything is very salty
and treats them
B and the prawns and fish are not
Skills Needed – Good listening skills,
1 being careful about the amount of fresh.
specialised medical knowledge,
money you spend You : I think we should reject the
compassion, responsibility,
2 without planning to do so in advance food.
determination
3 influence from members of one’s Sister : How can we do that?
4 Teacher:
peer group You : We could send the food back
Job Description – Teaches students,
4 things that you think are more to the kitchen and tell them to
tracks their progress, creates tests,
important than other things recook it for us.
enforces discipline

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Mother : I think we should insist on Sister : That’s a good idea, Mum. But 4 They felt sorry for messing up the
seeing the manager and tell what if the manager refuses to place because they knew they
him that the food is not up to replace the food? wouldn’t get paid.
standard. We can tell him that Mother : Then, we will not eat the food
Image 2
we are regular customers and and refuse to pay the bill when
1 The boy in the picture is Lee.
that the food is usually very we leave. But I don’t think that
2 Lee is returning the purse that he
good. We should be very polite will happen.
found on the street to the woman.
and courteous when we talk You : I don’t think so either. Let’s call
3 I think that the lady was very happy to
to the manager. We mustn’t be the manager now.
get her purse back. She felt grateful
angry or rude.
You : Why should we be so polite?
LITERATURE IN ACTION to Lee for returning the purse to her.
4 The woman gave Lee five pounds
The restaurant made the A
Image 1 because he was honest.
mistake.
1 The man is Sam’s dad. 5 Lee was overjoyed because he
Mother : Yes, I know. However, if
finally had enough money to go to
we are rude, the manager 2 The children made a mess when
the fair.
might also get angry and the they were washing Sam’s dad’s car.
problem will get worse. But if 3 He was angry and disappointed in
we are courteous, he will be the children because he expected
more willing to help solve the them to do a good job.
problem.

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