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SERI OMEGA PRIVATE & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Subject : ENGLISH Level : F3 Online Lesson : 6

Rewrite the sentences correctly. Use contractions whenever you can.

1. If you would be free tonight, we could play futsal at the stadium.

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

2. If you had trained harder, you will be losing so badly.

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

3. If our team had Anwar, we did not lose a single match.

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

4. If the weather is sunny tomorrow, we will going kite-surfing.

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

5. If I were a professional tennis player, I have be able to make tons of money.

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

6. Unless Timor came soon, we will be late for the match.

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

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Study and read the infographic about paddle-boarding below.

Paddle boarding is my passion. What better way to escape reality and chill for a while than to
go paddle-boarding? It's a great way to be one with nature. Check out my infographic about
paddle boarding.
PADDLE BOARDING
 It's a water sport performed in the open ocean.

 A paddle-boarder use their arms while standing, kneeling or lying on a paddle board
to swim or propel forward.

 Unlike surfing, this activity can just be easily done on a river or a lake.

 There are three positions of paddle-boarding; the prone position, knee or sitting
position and the stand-up position (SUP).

EQUIPMENT
Paddle Boards Paddle

For standing, sifting or For help to move through water

kneeling

Leashes Life jacket

Coiled leashes are used in Don't use life jackets in the

flat water and open ocean. surf zone
Upper Body Mounted Use life jackets in the open
Quick Release Leash is ocean
suitable for whitewater or
moving water. If you are attempting
whitewater SUP,
Straight leashes are good wear a buoyant life jacket, a
in the surf zone helmet, elbow pads and knee
pads.

WHY PADDLE -BOARD

 It's one of the sports that gives you a full body workout. Almost all the muscles in
your body are used at some point.

 A great way to release stress as the cooling water soothes the body and the exercise
that comes along with paddle-boarding loosens your muscles and help you relax.

 Enjoy the health benefits nature has to offer. Seawater is good for clearing the
airways

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Based on the infographic, answer the questions below.

1. Which of the equipment are used for safety purposes ?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

2. Why do you think helmets, elbow pads and knee pads are advisable when attempting white
water rafting? Explain.

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

3. What are the other health benefits can nature offer while you paddle board?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

4. Before you head out to open water, what should you need to monitor?

(a) __________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

(b) __________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

5. Is the writer's attitude towards paddle-boarding a positive one? Why do you say that?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

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Six sentences have been removed from the article. Fit each gap with a sentence given below.
There are two extra which you need not use.

(1) ________________ . What you need to know is that it is different from traditional sports.
(2) ________________. Typical traditional sports are football, martial arts, hockey, badminton
and so on. Adventure sports on the other hand involve risky and unusual activities.
(3) ________________. Activities described as adventure sports include rock climbing, white
water rafting, scuba diving and mountaineering. (4) ________________ . Hence, it is very much
dependent on topography of the area and weather conditions. Snow adventure sports can be
carried out on snow covered terrains. (5) ________________. Rafting and canoeing are done in
rivers whilst scuba diving and swimming with the sharks are carried out in deep sea. Aerial
adventure sports such as paragliding and skydiving can be done over high terrains like canyons
and cliffs. Climbing sports include ice-climbing and rock climbing. They can be done on glaciers
and mountain cliffs. In summary, there are hundreds of adventure sports to try.
(6) ________________ . What's life without adventure?

a) Traditional sports refer to athletic type activities involving a certain skill set and physical
prowess.

b) Water sports can be carried out in the various places.

c) People who do adventure sports have no thought about the value of their life.

d) Adventure sports is fast gaining popularity around the world.

e) Most adventure sports are done out in nature

f) Never try adventure sports as life is too short.

g) If you've got the guts, try out at least one of them in your lifetime.

h) Adventure sports enthusiasts usually want to experience a thrilling adrenaline rush.

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Use a dictionary and find the meanings of the words given.

Word Definition

Snow

Figure skating

Four

Resumed

Disciplines (sports)

First

International
(game)
Nordic skiing

Bobsleigh

Hosted

Continents

Ice

Speed skating

Recent

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Complete the text below with the words above.

An important (1) _____________________________ sporting event held once every

(2) __________________________ years for sports played on (3) ________________________
and (4) _____________________________ is the Winter Olympic Games. It was held for the
5) _____________________________ time in Chamoix, France in 1924.

The first few Winter Olympics sports were (6) _____________________________ ,

curling, ice-hockey, (7) _____________________________ and skating. Nordic skiing included
(8) _____________________________ of military patrol, Nordid combined, ski jumping and
cross-countring skiing whilst skating consisted of (9) _____________________________ and
(10) _____________________________

In 1940 and 1944, the Winter Olympics was disrupted byWorld War II and
(11) _____________________________ in 1948. Since then, the games has been
(12) _____________________________ on three (13) ____________________________ by
twelve different countries. The most (14) _____________________________Winter Olympic
Games was held in Pyeong Chang, South Korea between February 9 and February 25, 2018.

Complete the sentences below.

you'll feel isn’t arrive

lose you aren't aim

1. If you hold the stick this way, your ___________________________ will be better.

2. It's easier to concentrate if ___________________________ anxious.

3. They play rugby in the evenings when the field ________________________ occupied.

4. If you drink too much water before running, ___________________________ like throwing
up.

5. Coach gets irritated when we ___________________________ late for practice.

6. How do you feel when you ___________________________ a game?

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Listen to the snippets taken from live sports commentary and match them to the correct
sport. Write down the name of the sport.

Listening Text : ____________________ Listening Text : ____________________

Sport : ____________________________ Sport : ____________________________

Listening Text : ____________________ Listening Text : ____________________

Sport : ____________________________ Sport : ____________________________

Listening Text : ____________________

Sport : ____________________________

Listen to the questions or sentences and circle the correct response.

A Yes, I sometimes exercise at the park. B About two or three times, I guess.

A It's a great sport to do. B I'm afraid of heights.

A I don't understand camping. B I love camping too.

A It isn't my cup of tea. B Let's have some tea.

A We definitely should. B What's white water?

A Is football your favourite too? B Volleyball

A It's not if you have the proper B I love it!

equipment.

A No, I don't. B Yes, let’s!

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Unscramble the words in the boxes. Then, fill in the blanks with a correct word.

ecbsuae os ttah traef ot

how ofr nices in orrde ot

1. I met Liana ________________________ was on the cheering squad at the football

match.

2. ________________________ his piano lessons, he took a nap.

3. Mr. Goon will have to tell the students the rules of the game ______________________
help them better understand how to play it.

4. It's been ages ________________________ I held a hockey stick.

5. Catherim registered early ________________________ get the early bird special.

6. Jakob had to sit out of the game ________________________ he was injured.

7. Yew Ming took up kite-surfing ________________________ he thought it was

challenging.

8. Sanjay made his way to the stadium at 4 p.m. ________________________ he could get
the best seats.

Circle the correct answer which has the same meaning with the sentence given.

1. It’s so nice of you to pay for our tickets.

A. How nice of you to pay for our tickets!

B. What nice of you to pay for our tickets!

2. Who gave you the letter of approval?

A. By whom were you given the letter of approval?

B. By whom given the letter of approval to you?

3. The students were thoughtless to leave the sports room in disarray.

A. How were thoughtless of them to leave the sports room in disarray!

B. How thoughtless of them to leave the sports room in disarray.

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 4. The last time I took tennis lessons was in 2014.

A. I haven't taken tennis lessons since 2014.

B. Since 2014, I've been taking tennis lessons.

5. We have never had such a good player as him.

A. He's the best player we had.

B. He's the best player we’ve ever had.

Rewrite the sentences using the words provided. Do not change the meaning of the sentence.

1. The price of tennis rackets has gone up. (rise)

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

2. There aren't any golf balls left to practise with (run out)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

3. Do you want to jog around the park? (feel like)

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

4. Joseph isn't passionate about playing outdoor games. (does)

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

5. He's always on the field. (rarely)

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

6. Eugene scored higher points than Arshad. (more)

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

7. You can't expect to be good by playing badminton for just a day. (competent)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

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Read the text and answer the following questions.

We often hear a father shouting at his child, "Don't touch these! They are dangerous!" as

his child plays with the tins of paint on the floor. A few seconds later, the father looks up from

his reading and his child is still playing with the tins of paint. This time, the father says nothing

and continues his reading.

It happens all the time. Children are given orders and when they do not obey, the parent

simply ignores them. What should parents do in this situation? Some parents would say that we

should stop the child, others say we should punish him and yet others say that he is 'just a

child', and we should not expect too much from him.

As parents, we have an obligation to bring up our children in the best manner and teach

them right from wrong. Although many parents believe that very small children are too young

to understand, their early years are probably the most important opportunity for parents to

start them in the right direction. Once good patterns are established, they will be easy to

maintain. Once bad patterns are established, they will be difficult to change.

Most experts on children agree that parents should be consistent. Constantly changing the

rules and expectations will only confuse the child. If a parent stops a child from writing on the

walls today but allows him to write on the walls tomorrow, he will not understand when his

parent gets angry the next time he writes on the walls. If parents inconsistently apply the rules,

he will also test them at times to see whether they are going to be tough this time.

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 As parents, these are some words of advice. Do not discipline your child because you are
angry with him, but rather because you want to teach him. Motive is important here. Both
parents should discuss their strategy for training and disciplining their children and agree to
work together as a team. If children realise that one parent is strict and the other is easy, they
will play the parents against each other. When the strict parent stops them from doing
something, they will ask the parent who is less strict for permission. Both parents need to tell
the child the same thing. If parents disagree on how to discipline the child, they should discuss
it privately and not in front of the children.

Parents must never lie to their children. If you lie to them every now and then, they may
not believe you when you tell them the truth. This also applies to those situations when you tell
your child to stop doing something, or you will put him in his room or take away his toys. If you
make some kind of a threat, you must stick with it. Otherwise, your child will not know when
you are serious and when you are not.

It must be stressed that discipline should not become the domain of one parent. Mothers
and fathers should both participate in the disciplining of their children. Although mothers often
threaten their children by telling them that they will get into trouble when their father gets
home, this method is not very useful for three reasons. First, discipline should be carried out
immediately after the disobedience so that the child will connect the disobedience with its
consequences. Second, sometimes the child must be stopped immediately, and the mother
cannot wait until the father gets home. The child must be taught to respond immediately to her
commands as well as his father's. Third, making one parent responsible for disciplining the child
may turn that parent into the 'bad person in the child's eyes. It is more effective for the child to
recognise that both parents agree on their methods of disciplining him.

Adapted from: http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/discipline.html

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1. From paragraph 3, what is the writer stressing on?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

2. From paragraph 3, find the word that means,

( a ) duty - _______________________ ( b ) preserve - _______________________

3. From paragraph 4, what do most child experts agree?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

4. From paragraph 5, what are the two pieces of advice given to parents?

a) ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

b) ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

5. In your opinion, would disciplining children promote good behaviour in them? Provide a
reason to support your answer.

Opinion : _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Reason : _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

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Fill in the blanks with the words given.

Write a story ending with: `... They never expected to be so richly rewarded.'

Introduction

 Exposition - a boy and his widowed mother meet a beggar at the market
- the beggar follows them home
Body

 Rising action - the boy's mother gives the beggar food and shelter
- the beggar disappears a week later
 Climax - the beggar's real identity is revealed

 Falling action - the boy and his mother receive a reward for their kindness

Conclusion

 Resolution — the boy and his mother can now live comfortably

unkempt shelter representing lay nowhere beggar

coins disguise ill fortune alarmed compassion

chore gathered path deserving peered vibrant

Der Lun followed his mother to the market as usual. It was a ____________ he enjoyed
because the market was such a _____________ place. There was always something interesting
to see.

That day, Der Lun caught sight of a middle-aged man with ________________ hair and
old clothes. He was a ______________ . He held out a wooden bowl and passers-by dropped in

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____________ . Der Lun's mother put a small coin into the bowl as she passed him by. His eyes
followed the mother and son as they set off for home. As Der Lun and his mother turned into
the narrow _________ that led to their house, Der Lun suddenly realised that the beggar was
following them. Der Lun told his mother about it. _________________ , she quickened her
steps and as soon as they got inside their house, she locked the door. Der Lun _____________
out the window and saw the beggar sitting on the ground near the gate. Why did the beggar
follow them? Der Lun wished he knew.

After a couple of hours, Der Lun's mother became concerned for the poor beggar. He
had not moved from his spot. She ________________ up her courage and went to ask the
beggar to leave. But the beggar merely looked at her with a gentle smile. Worried that he
would fall ______ with no food and water, she sent Der Lun to give him a bowl of rice and
vegetables and some tea. The beggar ate and drank. Then he __________ down under a tree
to sleep. Der Lun's mother was at a loss as to what else she could do. She was just a poor
widow with a young son. Since the beggar refused to leave, she and Der Lun built a little
_____________ for him. He seemed content with whatever they gave him.

A week passed and one day, Der Lun found the beggar gone. Der Lun and his mother
searched for him but he was _______________ to be found. Not long after that, a car stopped
outside Der Lun's house and two well-dressed men got out. Der Lun and his mother wondered
who they were. The men introduced themselves as lawyers _________________ 'Mr Cheong'.
They explained that Mr Cheong wanted to repay Der Lun and his mother for taking care of him.
Mr Cheong was a millionaire who had once been homeless. Now that he was rich, he liked to
look for _______________ people to help. He would _________________ himself as a beggar,
and when he met someone who was kind to him, he would give that person a sum of money.

The sum of money Mr Cheong gave to Der Lun's mother was enough to make their life
more comfortable and to give Der Lun a university education. Der Lun and his mother could not
believe their good ________________ . They treated the beggar well out of
__________________ . They never expected to be so richly rewarded.

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 MODEL ANSWER

SERI OMEGA PRIVATE & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Subject : ENGLISH Level : F3 Online Lesson : 6

Rewrite the sentences correctly. Use contractions whenever you can.

1. If you would be free tonight, we could play futsal at the stadium.

If you’re free tonight, we could play futsal at the stadium.

2. If you had trained harder, you will be losing so badly.

If you had trained harder, you won’t be losing so badly.

3. If our team had Anwar, we did not lose a single match.

If our team had Anwar, we won’t lose a single match.

4. If the weather is sunny tomorrow, we will going kite-surfing.

If the weather is sunny tomorrow, we’ll go kite surfing.

5. If I were a professional tennis player, I have be able to make tons of money.

If I were a professional tennis player, I’d have been able to make tons of money.

6. Unless Timor came soon, we will be late for the match.

Unless Timor comes soon, we’ll be late for the match.

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Study and read the infographic about paddle-boarding below.

Paddle boarding is my passion. What better way to escape reality and chill for a while than to
go paddle-boarding? It's a great way to be one with nature. Check out my infographic about
paddle boarding.
PADDLE BOARDING
 It's a water sport performed in the open ocean.

 A paddle-boarder use their arms while standing, kneeling or lying on a paddle board
to swim or propel forward.

 Unlike surfing, this activity can just be easily done on a river or a lake.

 There are three positions of paddle-boarding; the prone position, knee or sitting
position and the stand-up position (SUP).

EQUIPMENT
Paddle Boards Paddle

For standing, sifting or For help to move through water

kneeling

Leashes Life jacket

Coiled leashes are used in Don't use life jackets in the

flat water and open ocean. surf zone
Upper Body Mounted Use life jackets in the open
Quick Release Leash is ocean
suitable for whitewater or
moving water. If you are attempting
whitewater SUP,
Straight leashes are good wear a buoyant life jacket, a
in the surf zone helmet, elbow pads and knee
pads.

WHY PADDLE –BOARD

 It's one of the sports that gives you a full body workout. Almost all the muscles in
your body are used at some point.

 A great way to release stress as the cooling water soothes the body and the exercise
that comes along with paddle-boarding loosens your muscles and help you relax.

 Enjoy the health benefits nature has to offer. Seawater is good for clearing the
airways

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Based on the infographic, answer the questions below.

1. Which of the equipment are used for safety purposes ?

Leashes and lifejackets.

2. Why do you think helmets, elbow pads and knee pads are advisable when attempting white

water rafting? Explain.

White water rafting involves navigating through rough waters of a river on an inflatable boat.

In the course of the journey, you come across rocks and branches. Therefore, safety

equipment like helmets, elbow and knee pads must be worn to avoid hitting or scraping

yourself.

3. What are the other health benefits can nature offer while you paddle board?

Sun light. Our skin is exposed to sunlight and boosts its vitamin D production.

4. Before you head out to open water, what should you need to monitor?

(a) Wind direction

(b) Tides

5. Is the writer's attitude towards paddle-boarding a positive one? Why do you say that?

Yes, it is. He says that it is his passion and from the infographic, we can tell that he has read

up a lot about the sport.

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Six sentences have been removed from the article. Fit each gap with a sentence given below.
There are two extra which you need not use.

(1) ____d_____ . What you need to know is that it is different from traditional sports.
(2) ) ____a_____. Typical traditional sports are football, martial arts, hockey, badminton and so
on. Adventure sports on the other hand involve risky and unusual activities.
(3) ) ____h_____ .Activities described as adventure sports include rock climbing, white water
rafting, scuba diving and mountaineering. (4) ) ____e_____. Hence, it is very much dependent
on topography of the area and weather conditions. Snow adventure sports can be carried out
on snow covered terrains. (5) ) ____b_____. Rafting and canoeing are done in rivers whilst
scuba diving and swimming with the sharks are carried out in deep sea. Aerial adventure sports
such as paragliding and skydiving can be done over high terrains like canyons and cliffs.
Climbing sports include ice-climbing and rock climbing. They can be done on glaciers and
mountain cliffs. In summary, there are hundreds of adventure sports to try.
(6) ) ____g_____. What's life without adventure?

a) Traditional sports refer to athletic type activities involving a certain skill set and physical
prowess.

b) Water sports can be carried out in the various places.

c) People who do adventure sports have no thought about the value of their life.

d) Adventure sports is fast gaining popularity around the world.

e) Most adventure sports are done out in nature

f) Never try adventure sports as life is too short.

g) If you've got the guts, try out at least one of them in your lifetime.

h) Adventure sports enthusiasts usually want to experience a thrilling adrenaline rush.

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Use a dictionary and find the meanings of the words given.

Word Definition

Snow Comprises individual ice crystals that grow while suspended in

the atmosphere – usually within clouds.

Figure skating The sport of skating in prescribed patterns from a stationary

position.

Four A group or unit of four / Number

Resumed Restart

Disciplines (sports) Control / Regulation

First Foremost

International Global / Worldwide

(game)
Nordic skiing Various types of skiing in which the toe of the ski boot is fixed to
the binding in a manner that allows the heel to rise off the ski.

Bobsleigh Winter sport that involves making timed runs down narrow,
twisting iced tracks in a gravity-powered sleigh

Hosted Hold / Organise

Continents Mainland

Ice Water freezes into solid form

Speed skating Ice skating which the competitors race each other in travelling a
certain distance on skates

Recent Lately / Currently

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Complete the text below with the words above.

An important (1) international sporting event held once every

(2) four years for sports played on (3) snow and (4) ice is the Winter Olympic Games. It was
held for the 5) first time in Chamoix, France in 1924.

The first few Winter Olympics sports were (6) bobsleigh , curling, ice-hockey,
(7) Nordic skiing and skating. Nordic skiing included (8) disciplines of military patrol, Nordid
combined, ski jumping and cross-countring skiing whilst skating consisted of
(9) figure skating and (10) speed skating.

In 1940 and 1944, the Winter Olympics was disrupted byWorld War II and
(11) resumed in 1948. Since then, the games has been (12) hosted on three (13) continents by
twelve different countries. The most (14) recent Winter Olympic Games was held in Pyeong
Chang, South Korea between February 9 and February 25, 2018.

Complete the sentences below.

you'll feel isn’t arrive

lose you aren't aim

1. If you hold the stick this way, your aim will be better.

2. It's easier to concentrate if you aren't anxious.

3. They play rugby in the evenings when the field isn’t occupied.

4. If you drink too much water before running, you'll feel like throwing up.

5. Coach gets irritated when we arrive late for practice.

6. How do you feel when you lose a game?

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Listen to the snippets taken from live sports commentary and match them to the correct
sport. Write down the name of the sport.

Listening Text : C Listening Text : E

Sport : Badminton Sport : Speed Skating

Listening Text : A Listening Text : D

Sport : Diving Sport : Football

Listening Text : B
Sport : 400m dash

Listen to the questions or sentences and circle the correct response.

A Yes, I sometimes exercise at the park. B About two or three times, I guess.

A It's a great sport to do. B I'm afraid of heights.

A I don't understand camping. B I love camping too.

A It isn't my cup of tea. B Let's have some tea.

A We definitely should. B What's white water?

A Is football your favourite too? B Volleyball

A It's not if you have the proper B I love it!

equipment.

A No, I don't. B Yes, let’s!

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Unscramble the words in the boxes. Then, fill in the blanks with a correct word.

ecbsuae os ttah traef ot

how ofr nices in orrde ot

1. I met Liana who was on the cheering squad at the football match.

2. After his piano lessons, he took a nap.

3. Mr. Goon will have to tell the students the rules of the game in order to help them
better understand how to play it.

4. It's been ages since I held a hockey stick.

5. Catherim registered early to get the early bird special.

6. Jakob had to sit out of the game because / since he was injured.

7. Yew Ming took up kite-surfing since / because he thought it was challenging.

8. Sanjay made his way to the stadium at 4 p.m. so that he could get the best seats.

Circle the correct answer which has the same meaning with the sentence given.

1. It’s so nice of you to pay for our tickets.

A. How nice of you to pay for our tickets!

B. What nice of you to pay for our tickets!

2. Who gave you the letter of approval?

A. By whom were you given the letter of approval?

B. By whom given the letter of approval to you?

3. The students were thoughtless to leave the sports room in disarray.

A. How were thoughtless of them to leave the sports room in disarray!

B. How thoughtless of them to leave the sports room in disarray.

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 4. The last time I took tennis lessons was in 2014.

A. I haven't taken tennis lessons since 2014.

B. Since 2014, I've been taking tennis lessons.

5. We have never had such a good player as him.

A. He's the best player we had.

B. He's the best player we’ve ever had.

Rewrite the sentences using the words provided. Do not change the meaning of the sentence.

1. The price of tennis rackets has gone up. (rise)

Tennis rackets price has risen.

2. There aren't any golf balls left to practise with (run out)
We’ve run out of golf balls to practise with.

3. Do you want to jog around the park? (feel like)

Do you feel like jogging around the park ?

4. Joseph isn't passionate about playing outdoor games. (does)

Joseph doesn’t like playing outdoor games.

5. He's always on the field. (rarely)

You rarely see him playing anywhere else except the field.

6. Eugene scored higher points than Arshad. (more)

Eugene scored more points than Arshad.

7. You can't expect to be good by playing badminton for just a day. (competent)
You can't expect to be competent by playing badminton for just a day.

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Read the text and answer the following questions.

We often hear a father shouting at his child, "Don't touch these! They are dangerous!" as

his child plays with the tins of paint on the floor. A few seconds later, the father looks up from

his reading and his child is still playing with the tins of paint. This time, the father says nothing

and continues his reading.

It happens all the time. Children are given orders and when they do not obey, the parent

simply ignores them. What should parents do in this situation? Some parents would say that we

should stop the child, others say we should punish him and yet others say that he is 'just a

child', and we should not expect too much from him.

As parents, we have an obligation to bring up our children in the best manner and teach

them right from wrong. Although many parents believe that very small children are too young

to understand, their early years are probably the most important opportunity for parents to

start them in the right direction. Once good patterns are established, they will be easy to

maintain. Once bad patterns are established, they will be difficult to change.

Most experts on children agree that parents should be consistent. Constantly changing the

rules and expectations will only confuse the child. If a parent stops a child from writing on the

walls today but allows him to write on the walls tomorrow, he will not understand when his

parent gets angry the next time he writes on the walls. If parents inconsistently apply the rules,

he will also test them at times to see whether they are going to be tough this time.

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 As parents, these are some words of advice. Do not discipline your child because you are
angry with him, but rather because you want to teach him. Motive is important here. Both
parents should discuss their strategy for training and disciplining their children and agree to
work together as a team. If children realise that one parent is strict and the other is easy, they
will play the parents against each other. When the strict parent stops them from doing
something, they will ask the parent who is less strict for permission. Both parents need to tell
the child the same thing. If parents disagree on how to discipline the child, they should discuss
it privately and not in front of the children.

Parents must never lie to their children. If you lie to them every now and then, they may
not believe you when you tell them the truth. This also applies to those situations when you tell
your child to stop doing something, or you will put him in his room or take away his toys. If you
make some kind of a threat, you must stick with it. Otherwise, your child will not know when
you are serious and when you are not.

It must be stressed that discipline should not become the domain of one parent. Mothers
and fathers should both participate in the disciplining of their children. Although mothers often
threaten their children by telling them that they will get into trouble when their father gets
home, this method is not very useful for three reasons. First, discipline should be carried out
immediately after the disobedience so that the child will connect the disobedience with its
consequences. Second, sometimes the child must be stopped immediately, and the mother
cannot wait until the father gets home. The child must be taught to respond immediately to her
commands as well as his father's. Third, making one parent responsible for disciplining the child
may turn that parent into the 'bad person in the child's eyes. It is more effective for the child to
recognise that both parents agree on their methods of disciplining him.

Adapted from: http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/discipline.html

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1. From paragraph 3, what is the writer stressing on?

Parents should start teaching their children right from wrong when they are still young so

that good patterns are established.

2. From paragraph 3, find the word that means,

( b ) duty - obligation ( b ) preserve - maintain

3. From paragraph 4, what do most child experts agree?

They agree that parents should be consistent in their rules and expectations when disciplining

their children.

4. From paragraph 5, what are the two pieces of advice given to parents?

a) Do not discipline your child because you are angry with him but because you want to teach

him.

b) Both parents must work together as a team.

5. In your opinion, would disciplining children promote good behaviour in them? Provide a

reason to support your answer.

Opinion : Yes, disciplining children can promote good behaviour.

Reason : Children will be able to judge the right from wrong.

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Fill in the blanks with the words given.

Write a story ending with: `... They never expected to be so richly rewarded.'

Introduction

 Exposition - a boy and his widowed mother meet a beggar at the market
- the beggar follows them home
Body

 Rising action - the boy's mother gives the beggar food and shelter
- the beggar disappears a week later
 Climax - the beggar's real identity is revealed

 Falling action - the boy and his mother receive a reward for their kindness

Conclusion

 Resolution — the boy and his mother can now live comfortably

unkempt shelter representing lay nowhere beggar

coins disguise ill fortune alarmed compassion

chore gathered path deserving peered vibrant

Der Lun followed his mother to the market as usual. It was a chore he enjoyed because
the market was such a vibrant place. There was always something interesting to see.

That day, Der Lun caught sight of a middle-aged man with unkempt hair and old clothes.
He was a beggar . He held out a wooden bowl and passers-by dropped in coins . Der Lun's
mother put a small coin into the bowl as she passed him by. His eyes followed the mother and

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son as they set off for home. As Der Lun and his mother turned into the narrow path that led to
their house, Der Lun suddenly realised that the beggar was following them. Der Lun told his
mother about it. Alarmed , she quickened her steps and as soon as they got inside their house,
she locked the door. Der Lun peered out the window and saw the beggar sitting on the ground
near the gate. Why did the beggar follow them? Der Lun wished he knew.

After a couple of hours, Der Lun's mother became concerned for the poor beggar. He
had not moved from his spot. She gathered up her courage and went to ask the beggar to
leave. But the beggar merely looked at her with a gentle smile. Worried that he would fall ill
with no food and water, she sent Der Lun to give him a bowl of rice and vegetables and some
tea. The beggar ate and drank. Then he lay down under a tree to sleep. Der Lun's mother was
at a loss as to what else she could do. She was just a poor widow with a young son. Since the
beggar refused to leave, she and Der Lun built a little shelter for him. He seemed content with
whatever they gave him.

A week passed and one day, Der Lun found the beggar gone. Der Lun and his mother
searched for him but he was nowhere to be found. Not long after that, a car stopped outside
Der Lun's house and two well-dressed men got out. Der Lun and his mother wondered who
they were. The men introduced themselves as lawyers representing 'Mr Cheong'. They
explained that Mr Cheong wanted to repay Der Lun and his mother for taking care of him.
Mr Cheong was a millionaire who had once been homeless. Now that he was rich, he liked to
look for deserving people to help. He would disguise himself as a beggar, and when he met
someone who was kind to him, he would give that person a sum of money.

The sum of money Mr Cheong gave to Der Lun's mother was enough to make their life
more comfortable and to give Der Lun a university education. Der Lun and his mother could not
believe their good fortune . They treated the beggar well out of compassion . They never
expected to be so richly rewarded.

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