Step Up 2017 Issue 5

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04 April 2017

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IN THIS ISSUe > Going places > Unique landmarks > Travelling

Expanding horizons Learning English is exciting with

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conversation

Getting around town Answer the questions below based on the given map.

Jawab soalan-soalan di bawah berdasarkan peta yang diberikan.

Jalan tuah Bank

Jalan lekiu post office

king’s Bakery

lorong Jaya 1/1

Hospital

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Questions 1. Which route would you take if you want to go to King’s Bakery from Lorong Jaya 1/1? Tell your friends the directions that you will take.

2. Which is the shortest route to Kopi Café from the district library? Give the directions to your friends.

3. Your sister wants to buy vegetables and poultry. Where can she buy them from? Tell her how she can get to this place from the bank.

4. Give directions on how to get to DD Supermarket from the post office.

5. You turn right onto Jalan Tuah when you exit the hospital. Then, you take the first right turning and enter the first building on the left. Where are you?

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6. You are at Kopi Café. Choose a place in town you want to go to. Give your friends the directions to this place and ask them to guess where it is.

Mini dictionary 1. route 2. shortest

- laluan - terdekat

3. poultry 4. exit

- ayam - keluar

Teacher’s tip

These icons on the Year 4 and Year 5 activity pages identify the KSSR Educational Emphases:

Higher order thinking skills

Mastery learning

ICT

Multiple intelligences

Entrepreneurship

Creativity and innovation

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Based on the given map, complete the dialogue below. Write your answers in the space given.

Berdasarkan peta yang diberikan, lengkapkan dialog di bawah. Tulis jawapan kamu di ruang yang diberikan.

Jalan semarak

Jalan Melor Food court

Jalan Kasturi

Bank

Medical centre

Library

Jalan ros Post oďŹƒce

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How do I get to the library from the medical centre?

_________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Where is the post office?

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_________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________

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You walk along Jalan Ros. At the T-junction, turn right. The bank is at the end of the road.

_________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________

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Prepositions of place Prepositions of place are used to indicate where something or someone is located. (Note the position of the ball in the following seven pictures.)

in front of

behind

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at home

Exercise Write the correct preposition of place in the space given.

Tulis kata depan untuk tempat di ruang yang diberikan.

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Mei Ling is waiting _________ the bus stop.

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Fadly is sitting _________ Yasmin.

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The kittens are _________ the sofa.

The mobile phone is _________ a glass case.

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the fun page

Name this vehicle THIS vehicle is supported and moved by a cushion of air blowing downwards.

It is used on water and land where the surface is smooth. It is often used as a ferry. It is also used by the military for an amphibious mission. The word amphibious is derived from ‘amphibians’. Amphibians are creatures that live in water and on land. The word amphibious used in this context means missions that take place in water and on land.

This vehicle can also be used to transport cargo, people and cars.

It was invented by English engineer Sir Christopher Cockerell.

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The King of Kites WHEN Anil’s friends saw that he was sad, they thought of a way to help him. Anil woke up the next morning, and on the ground outside his house, lay twelve kites – the kites that he had made for his friends long ago!

Activity A

From the list below, circle five words that you think can describe Anil’s friends?

helpful

selfish

grateful

caring

ignorant

understanding

greedy

kind

lazy

proud

Activity B

Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

1. Everybody liked the banana cake that Christina had make/made for the party.

2. “When I wake/woke up, I want to see my grandchildren again,” said the old woman.

3. They tried everything but could not get the sleeping giant to wake/woke up.

4. How do you make/made this?” asked the Japanese visitor at the food-fair.

5. Their teacher told them to let the boxes lie/lay in the corner of the classroom.

Activity C

Find seven words related to making and decorating Anil’s kites. The first letter of the words are in red.

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Activity D

At the wedding, everyone praised Anil’s mother for her stitching and admired Anil’s twelve beautiful kites. Write down what you think two guests may have said in the space below.

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Iconic architecture In pairs, discuss these famous buildings. Use the questions below to help you.

Dalam pasangan, bincang tentang bangunan-bangunan yang terkenal berikut. Gunakan soalan-soalan di bawah untuk menolong anda.

Taj Mahal Location: Agra, India Function: Mausoleum Year completed: 1648

Leaning Tower of Pisa Location: Pisa, Italy Function: Cathedral bell tower Year completed: 1372

Big Ben Location: Westminster, London Function: Clock tower Year completed: 1859

Famous buildings of the world

Eiffel Tower Location: Paris, France Function: Monument and transmitter station Year completed: 1889

Questions 1. Which building would you like to visit? Why? 2. Where is this building located?

3. When was the building completed?

4. What is its function now?

Mini dictionary 1. iconic 2. mausoleum 3. monument 4. transmitter station 5. located

ikonik makam tugu stesen pemancar - bertempat -

5. If you could ask the creator of one of these buildings a question, what would it be? Why?

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WritinG Write a sentence using the words given to describe each picture below.

Tulis satu ayat dengan menggunakan perkataan-perkataan yang diberikan untuk menerangkan setiap gambar di bawah.

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— Telekom Tower — majestic — 2.

— Sydney Opera House — tourists — 3.

__________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

— Kellie’s castle — Perak — 4.

— Pavilion Kuala Lumpur — shopping —

__________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

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grammar

Articles There are two types of articles – definite and indefinite articles. ‘A’ and ‘an’ are indefinite articles, while ‘the’ is a definite article.

The indefinite article ‘a’ is only used before singular, countable nouns beginning with consonant sounds.

Examples: 1. I saw a giraffe at the safari last holiday.

2. He works as a lawyer.

3. He took a pen and wrote his name on a piece of paper.

The indefinite article ‘an’ is only used before singular, countable nouns beginning with vowel sounds.

Examples: 1. He pushed the table an inch to the front so that he could sit comfortably.

2. The children are feeding an elephant some sugarcane.

3. The boy took an apple to school yesterday.

The definite article ‘the’ is used to talk about specific things. It can be used with countable and uncountable nouns.

Examples: 1. The moon is shining brightly in the night sky.

2. Aini boarded bus number four. The bus goes to the public library.

3. The Petronas Twin Tower is a beautiful building.

Exercise Fill in the blanks with the correct articles.

Isi tempat kosong dengan artikel yang betul.

1. That is _________ book that Mr. Wong wants.

2. The headmaster has _________ important announcement.

3. She made _________ beautiful paper vase during _________ holidays.

4. Please hand in your assignment to _________ teacher.

5. Miss Lim received _________ bouquet of flowers from her students.

6. _________ cheetah can run faster than _________ giraffe.

7. They saw _________ injured cat lying on _________ road in front of Raju’s house.

Mini dictionary 1. announcement

- pengumuman

2. bouquet

- sejambak

Keep calm and keep striving!

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Ancient wonder WORK out which letters of the alphabet are missing to discover the name of this mystery landmark. The clues might help you!

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I am the largest single-stone statue in the world.

I was only discovered in 1905 when sand was swept away from my site.

I am the emblem of Egypt and appear on coins, stamps and official documents.

My origin and purpose remain a mystery.

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Answer:_____________________________

Answer: THE GREAT SPHINX (located in Egypt)

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graphic novel

Gulliver’s Travels In Chapter 5 of Gulliver’s Travels, Gulliver is living in the royal palace of the Land of Giants.

Then one day, Glumdalclitch and I travelled to the south coast with the king and queen. I was carried in my travelling box, which allowed me to see the country. The land was beautiful. Still I wanted to walk through the streets without fear of being squished by a frog or a puppy.

Activity A

Choose the correct word from the passage above to complete the following.

1. Another word for ‘lovely’.

_______________________

2. The young of a dog.

_______________________

3. The opposite direction of ‘north’.

_______________________

4. Another word for ‘desired’.

_______________________

5. My mother has a ___ of cockroaches.

_______________________

Activity B

Pick the correct word to describe the characters in Gulliver’s Travels.

1. Glumdalclitch looks after Gulliver and makes sure he is safe and comfortable.

A. kind B. strict C. careful

D. careless

2. Gulliver’s master forces him to perform in shows to make money even when he is tired.

A. stupid B. greedy C. fearful D. lazy 3. The King of Giants laughs when Gulliver tells him about monkeys in zoos in England.

A. funny B. disbelieving C. cruel D. bored 4. Gulliver’s family don’t want him to go to sea again.

A. concerned B. angry

C. sad

5. Gulliver likes to go on sea voyages to different lands.

A. ambitious B. suspicious C. adventurous

Activity C

D. joyful D. anxious

After Gulliver returned to England, his family and friends begged him never to go to sea again. Gulliver wonders if he would ever have another adventure as wonderful as his first two travels.

Do you think Gulliver should listen to his family and friends or should he go on more voyages? Write your answer below giving reason(s) for your choice.

I think Gulliver should ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

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The dishonest peasant

ONCE upon a time, there lived a dishonest peasant. He eyed his neighbour’s sheep and wanted it for himself.

One night, he mounted his horse and rode to the pen where his neighbour kept his sheep. He tied his horse to a bush and crept into the pen. As he did so, the neighbour’s dog heard the peasant and began to bark. The peasant panicked and ran off in the opposite direction that he had crept in, leaving his horse behind.

On his return home, his wife asked him why he had walked and what had become of his horse. Instead of telling her the story of his misfortune, he answered by imitating the ‘baaing’ of the sheep and ‘neighing’ of the horse; then he explained the circumstances of his trip.

Hence this Greek proverb came into use: for the bleating, we have lost the neighing. A similar proverb in the English language would be the proverb: Penny-wise and pound-foolish.

Proverb: Penny-wise and pound-foolish Meaning: Someone who is penny-wise and pound-foolish can be very careful or mean with small amounts of money, yet wasteful and extravagant with large sums.

Example: The roof in my house has been leaking for a while now. I ought to get it repaired right away before more damage is done. Saving a little bit of money now for repairs may lead to more damage in the future. This might turn out to be a case of being penny-wise and pound-foolish.

Mini dictionary 1. peasant 2. mounted 3. pen 4. crept

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reading comprehension Read the passage below and answer the given questions correctly.

Baca petikan di bawah dan jawab soalan-soalan yang diberikan dengan betul.

As it chugged down the track, Blowing its horns announcing its arrival, All eyes are focused on the track, Waiting to catch the first seat available.

Local and foreign travellers, Travelling from north to south, And from east to west, Enjoy the scenic ride.

My heart too beats in delight, As it stops at my feet, I had to struggle into the metal belly, Of this gigantic beast.

I can’t wait to begin, My maiden journey, In this slithering mechanical beast, Of magical wonder.

1. Tick (✔) the correct answer. a. Who do you think wrote this poem?

A train master A first time train traveller A frequent train traveller 2. What is this “gigantic beast”? ________________________________________________________________ 3. How did the poet feel about his maiden journey? ________________________________________________________________ 4. Why do you think the poet had to struggle into the metal belly? ________________________________________________________________ 5. Give a suitable title for this poem. ________________________________________________________________

the best interest. - Benjamin Franklin

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Preposition of directions Preposition of directions indicate movement and direction.

Examples:

The pupils are walking along the street.

We drove through the tunnel.

The man walked across the road.

The sheep jumped over the fence.

He flew around the world in three months.

The frog jumped onto the lily pad.

Exercise Underline the correct preposition.

Gariskan kata depan yang betul.

1. The cat jumped (onto, through, towards) the roof just now.

2. The pupils were told to run (over, around, onto) the tree four times.

3. The girl walked (off, around, along) the river to get to her grandmother’s house.

4. The aeroplane flew (through, over, onto) our house just now.

5. The soldiers were instructed to crawl (off, through, onto) the bushes.

6. Mr. Lee’s house is just (over, across, towards) the road from the restaurant.

7. The young boy is running (over, towards, across) his mother.

8. The toddler climbed (off, onto, over) the bed and slept.

Mini dictionary 1. roof 2. soldiers 3. instructed

- bumbung - askar-askar - diarah

4. crawl 5. bushes 6. restaurant

- merangkak - semak - restoran

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comprehension Study the pie chart and use the information to complete the passage below.

Teliti carta pai dan gunakan maklumatnya untuk melengkapkan petikan di bawah.

Car

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Year Four pupils of SMK Kampung Bahagia use several modes of transportation to commute to school every day. The chart above shows (1) _________________________________________ _____________________________________________. Majority of the pupils go to school by (2) _____________________. This is followed by 25% of the pupils who go to school by (3) ___________________________. Only (4) _____________________________ of the Year Four pupils have the luxury of being driven to school in cars. The remaining (5) _____________________________ walk to school.

Mini dictionary 1. several - beberapa 2. modes - cara-cara 3. transportation - pengangkutan

4. commute 5. majority 6. luxury

- berulang-alik - majoriti - nikmatnya

Education is the kindling of a ame. - Socrates

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conversation Give directions to the places shown in the map below.

Tunjukkan arah ke tempat-tempat yang dinyatakan dalam peta di bawah.

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Extinct creatures in different lands MANY animals have gone extinct. When a certain animal is said to be extinct, it means scientists have identified that no living members of that animal species exist anymore.

Work out the missing letters from the alphabets in each group. These letters spell out the extinct animal’s name. There may be two of the same letters, so you may have to do some research! Then, match one fact to each animal. Finally, surf the Internet to find out how these extinct animals looked like. Draw them in the space given.

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A. They once existed across Australia. They were believed to kill livestock and were often shot and trapped.

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It is a subspecies of the Zebra and originated from South Africa.

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Answers: 1. Dodo (C), 2. Tasmanian tiger (A), 3. Quagga (B)

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C. This is a flightless bird that existed in Mauritius. The bird may have stood at one metre tall and weighed 10 to 18 kg. It’s last known sighting was recorded in the 1600s.

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poem

My Sister’s Eating Porridge My sister’s eating porridge It’s going everywhere.

Up her nose and down her front; A dollop in her hair My sister’s eating porridge, She’s missed her mouth again Now it’s dripping off her spoon Like lumpy porridge rain My sister’s eating porridge And most is on the floor No wonder she is hungry And crying out for, ‘More!’

- John Coldwell

LIKE many young children who haven’t quite mastered the art of using a spoon to feed themselves, the “little sister” in this poem seems to be making a mess trying to eat porridge. With so much of the porridge going everywhere else except her mouth, it is no wonder that she is still hungry!

Activity A

Add the given words in the right parts of the sentence and rewrite it.

1. up The children ran the stairs to see what was in the attic.

2. off The ripe fruit fell the branch and into the neighbour’s compound.

3. front Mr. Tan said he saw the thief walking in of his house.

4. down “Come here and help me with dinner,” yelled Aunt Jenny to the twins who were upstairs.

5. on We arrived at the cinema right time yesterday.

6. for “Who are you looking?” asked the waiter at the restaurant.

Activity B

Choose the right collective nouns from the list for the items below.

1. a _________ of bananas

loaf

bottle

slab

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2. a _________ of soup 3. a _________ of bread 4. a _________ of salt 5. a _________ of jam 6. a _________ of butter 7. a _________ of chocolate

Activity C

Write down one other thing that very young children like to do. Then, tell us why you think they like to do it.

Very young children like to ______________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Answers: A. 1. The children ran up the stairs to see what was in the attic.

2. The ripe fruit fell off the branch and into the neighbour’s compound.

3. Mr. Tan said he saw the thief walking in front of his house.

4. “Come down here and help me with dinner,” yelled Aunt Jenny to the twins who were upstairs.

5. We arrived at the cinema right on time yesterday.

6. “Who are you looking for?” asked the waiter at the restaurant.

B. 1. bunch, 2. bowl, 3. loaf, 4. pinch, 5. bottle, 6. slab, 7. bar.

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test Based on the given pictures, give the correct answers in full sentences. Write your answers in the space given.

Berdasarkan gambar-gambar yang diberikan, beri jawapan yang betul dalam ayat lengkap. Tulis jawapan kamu di ruang yang diberikan.

My father sends me to school in the morning.

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Which is the tallest building in Malaysia?

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Which country would you like to visit in Europe?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________

Perseverance, secret of all triumphs. - Victor Hugo

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4 april 2017 THe sTar/step Up Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.

Isi tempat kosong dengan jawapan yang betul.

The Upside Down House is located in a small town called Tamparuli in Sabah. The house was (1) _____ by Mr. Alexander Yee, a businessman. It is the first upside down house in South East Asia (2) _____ one of the best five building structures in the world. It is also listed as the first upside down house in the Malaysia Book of Records. (3) _____ in the house is built upside down just as its name states. One usually gets dizzy when (4) _____ the house because they get disoriented seeing everything hanging upside down. It is about a 40-minutes drive (5) _____ Kundasang town. The entrance fee for adults is RM18.00 and RM5.00 for children.

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5. A. of

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Mini dictionary 1. businessman 2. structures

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3. dizzy 4. disoriented

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Write a story based on the picture below. You may use the words given to help you. Write your answer in the space provided. Write your story between 80 to 100 words.

Tulis sebuah cerita berdasarkan gambar di bawah. Kamu boleh menggunakan perkataan-perkataan yang diberikan untuk membantu kamu. Tulis jawapan kamu di ruang yang disediakan. Panjangnya jawapan kamu hendaklah antara 80 hingga 100 perkataan. short semester break

KL Sentral

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Year 4 Page 2 1. I would walk along Lorong Jaya 1, and turn left into Jalan Petir.

Then, at the junction, I would turn right into Jalan Tekir and take the first right turning into Jalan Jebat.

King’s Bakery will be on my left. (Accept any relevant answer) 2. The shortest route is through Jalan Petir and Jalan Tuah. From the district library, walk across Jalan Petir. Then, turn right and walk along the road until you reach a junction. Turn left and you will see Kopi Café on your left. (Accept any relevant answer) 3. DD Supermarket. From the bank, walk across the road to Kopi Café.

Turn right and walk down Jalan Jebat. When you reach a crossroad, turn left into Jalan Tekir. Then, turn left into Jalan Petir. DD Supermarket is the first building on your right.

(Accept any relevant answer) 4. Walk along Jalan Lekiu and turn right at King’s Bakery. Walk until you reach a crossroad and turn left. Then, turn left into Jalan Petir. DD Supermarket is the first building on your right.

5. Kopi Café.

6. (Accept any relevant answer) Page 3 1. Walk down Jalan Semarak and turn left at the bank. Then, turn left into Jalan Ros. The library is the first building on your left.

(Accept any relevant

answer) 2. The post office is situated across the road from the library.

(Accept any relevant answer) 3. Can you tell me how to get to the bank?

(Accept any relevant answer) Page 4 1. at 3. on

2. next to 4. in

Page 6 A. helpful, grateful, caring, understanding, kind B. 1. made 2. wake 3. wake 4. make 5. lie Year 5 Page 8 (Suggested answers) 1. The Telekom Tower is a majestic building situated by the highway.

2. The Sydney Opera House attracts a lot of tourists every year.

3. Kellie’s Castle is located in the state of Perak.

4. Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is a shopping destination.

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Year 6 Page 13 1. A first time train

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traveller 2. It refers to the train.

3. The poet is excited about his first train ride. (Accept any relevant answer) 4. I think the poet had to struggle to get into the train because there were many people boarding the train too.

(Accept any relevant answer) 5. (Accept any relevant answer) Page 14 1. onto 2. around 3. along 4. over 5. through 6. across 7. towards 8. onto Page 15 (Suggested answers) 1. the percentage of pupils that travel to school by car, bus, bicycle and foot 2. bus 3. bicycle 4. 14% 5. 11% Page 16 (Suggested answers) 1. Turn left and go over the bridge. Then, turn right at the first junction and walk down the road. Go straight at the crossroad and you will see the restaurant on your left.

2. Turn left when you exit the bank. Go down the road and go over the bridge. Turn right at the first junction. Go down the road and turn right at the bowling alley. Turn left at the first junction. The market is on your left.

3. From the bowling alley,

walk across the road towards the restaurant and turn left. Then, turn right at the crossroad.

Walk down the road.

The police station will be on your left.

4. From the fire station, walk down the road past the bank until you reach a junction. Turn right and go over a bridge.

Take the first right turning. Then, turn right at the bowling alley. Go down the road until you see the school on your left.

5. From the fountain, cross the road towards the fire station and turn right. Turn left when you reach a T-junction.

The pet store will be on your right after the bank.

Review Page 19 (Suggested answers) 1. How do you come to school?

2. The Petronas Twin Tower is the tallest building in Malaysia.

3. I would like to visit France.

Page 20 1. A 2. C 4. D 5. D

3. B

Page 21 During the short semester break, I visited my brother in Kuala Lumpur.

I took the train to the KL Sentral train station. It was my first visit there.

KL Sentral is a huge and busy building. The trains arrived and departed every few minutes. My brother was waiting for me outside the platform.

He waved at me when he saw me.

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year 4 – going places Imagine that it’s the holiday season and most people will be travelling back to their hometowns to visit loved ones. Remind your friends to stay safe when travelling with their families. Create a small card written with a memorable message or tagline to help them remember safety rules. Below are some examples: 1. Buckle up when in a car, aeroplane or bus.

2. Fasten the strap when using a crash helmet.

3. Wear bright clothes when riding a motorbike.

4. Don’t speed!

5. Babies and young children should be seated in a children’s car seat.

Provide your very own examples here: 6. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 8. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Pick one out of the eight messages above to write in your card. Use at least three words from The Star. Find these words and paste them in your card. You can make cool taglines that rhyme, too. People tend to remember them better. Finally, present your card to your classmates.

year 5 – unique landmarks (see next page)

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year 6 – travelling Imagine that your pen friend from Germany is arriving in Malaysia next week for a short visit. You have just enough time to show your pen friend three interesting sites.

In groups of four, scan The Star for three interesting places in Malaysia that you would like to take her to. Write down the names of these places and give two reasons why a trip to this site would be a beneficial one.

Site A

Site B

Site C

Name Reason 1: Reason 2:

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A simple guide on how to modify this tabloid size paper to a small and fanciful note book 1. Fold the 12-page tabloid into half.

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year 5 – unique landmarks Pretend that you and your classmates are architects! All of you are tasked to construct a building that is going to be a landmark for the world to see. What would it look like?

In groups of four, scan The Star for the five items below. Then, sketch a picture of how your building would look like. Each group of architects will take turns presenting about their design in class. Take questions from friends in other groups if you have the time!

These five things – which you will scan from The Star – must be incorporated in your presentation about your unique landmark: 1. The location or site of your landmark: ___________________________ 2. The name of your landmark: ___________________________

2. Cut on the dotted line indicated on the page.

3. The height of your building in numerical form: ___________________________ 4. A person from The Star who would visit your landmark: ___________________________ (Explain why this person would want to visit your building, too.)

5. A special object people would see when they enter your landmark: ___________________________ (Explain why this object is placed in the building and why it is special.)

3. Once you have cut it, you can staple the pages near the folded side.

4. You now have a small and flexible note book.