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IN THIS ISSUe > Revision topics for Units 11 to 13, Years 4, 5 and 6

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Year 4 - units 11-13: revision

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reading comprehension Read the passage below and answer the questions.

Baca cerita di bawah dan jawab soalan-soalan.

Student crowned harvest queen KOTA KINABALU: Student Sherry Anne Laujang of Penampang was crowned this year’s Unduk Ngadau or Harvest Queen in the penultimate event of state-level Kaamatan festivities.

The 21-year-old Kampung Ramayah resident outshone 43 other contestants from around Sabah as well as the Klang Valley, Johor and Labuan to take the title. In second place was 23-year-old Claryssa Henry of Kudat while the third spot went to Fenny Ester Joslin, 21, of Sabah’s northernmost island of Banggi. They received their prizes from the wife of Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negri Toh Puan Norlidah RM Jasni.

Earlier in the day, the ritual chanting of Kadazandusun priestesses in the age-old magavau or thanksgiving ceremony was among the events to kick off the harvest festival celebrations.

The festivities at the Hongkod Koisaan in Penampang here started with the cutting of seven padi stalks.

Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin performed the symbolic harvesting and later beat a gong seven times. Also present was Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan, who is also the Huguan Siou or Kadazandusun paramount leader.

Pairin later read out the speech of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman, who said Sabah gives priority to cultural festivals like Kaamatan because they help foster unity and understanding among the state’s diverse communities.

The celebrations included cultural performances, including the sumazau dance of the Kadazan of Penampang, the pokodinding of the Dusun Tindal and the sayau of the Dusun Liwan.

Thousands thronged the Hongkod Koisaan grounds for the cultural extravaganza showcasing Sabah’s diverse ethnic communities.

(Adapted from The Star, June 1, 2016) 1. Write “True” or “False” for each of the statements below. a. Sherry Anne Laujang was one out of 44 contestants who took part in the Unduk Ngadau competition.

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b. The festival started with a speech by Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan.

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c. Not many people turned up for the cultural extravaganza showcasing Sabah’s diverse ethnic communities.

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2. Why are cultural traditions important? ________________________________________________________________________

Mini dictionary 1. penultimate 2. outshone 3. ritual

- kedua yang terakhir - lebih cemerlang daripada - upacara amal

4. priestesses - paderi wanita 5. paramount - paling utama 6. extravaganza - ekstravaganza

Teacher’s tip

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Higher order thinking skills

Mastery learning

ICT

Multiple intelligences

Entrepreneurship

Creativity and innovation

Values and citizenship

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Year 4 - units 11-13: revision

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grammar A. Circle the mistakes and rewrite the sentences using the article “the” correctly.

Bulatkan kesalahan–kesalahan dan tulis semula ayat-ayat dengan menggunakan artikel “the” dengan betul.

1. Ponggal is celebrated in the tenth month of an Indian calendar. _____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Hari Raya Aidilfitri marks the end of a fasting month for Muslims. _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Mid Autumn festival is celebrated on fifteenth day of eight lunar month. _____________________________________________________________________________ 4. Ngajat dance originated from people of Sarawak. _____________________________________________________________________________ 5. The Christmas is celebrated by Christians on 25th of December. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Tigers on Jata Negara represent the courage and strength. _____________________________________________________________________________ 7. Malaysian flag is known as a Jalur Gemilang. _____________________________________________________________________________ B. Underline the adverbs of time in the sentences.

Gariskan kata keterangan masa dalam ayat.

1. They are not back from the concert yet.

2. The bus had already left the terminal when Indit reached the bus station.

3. All of the pupils are in the Science lab now.

4. The children are going to the funfair tomorrow.

5. I watched Beauty and the Beast last week.

6. The cuckoo bird chimes every hour.

7. The English Society members meet fortnightly.

8. We were still in the meeting when the delivery boy arrived with the pizza.

9. I have never been to Paris.

10. Mr. Lim always brushes his teeth before going to bed.

Mini dictionary 1. originated 2. courage

- asalnya - keberanian

3. chime 4. fortnightly

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comprehension A. Write questions for the answers given.

Tulis soalan untuk jawapan yang diberikan.

1. Niki takes care of the plants in the garden. (Who) __________________________________________________________________________ 2. We should recycle to reduce waste. (Why) __________________________________________________________________________ 3. We can reduce the use of plastic bags by using reusable shopping bags. (How) __________________________________________________________________________ 4. The national anthem of Malaysia is the Negaraku. (What) __________________________________________________________________________ 5. The Wong family will be going to Singapore for Christmas. (Where) __________________________________________________________________________ B. Write sentences using the prepositions ‘above’, ‘below’ and ‘between’.

Tulis ayat-ayat dengan menggunakan preposisi “above”, “below” dan “between”.

1. _________________________________________________________________________ 2._________________________________________________________________________ 3._________________________________________________________________________

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the fun page HERE’S a fun practice session you can have with a partner. The list below shows you popular songs taken from Walt Disney’s cartoons. The articles ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ have been omitted (left out). Find the correct spot to add the article that fits the title. Then, check answers with your teacher. Use your power of deduction if you are not familiar with the titles. Discuss how you deduced the answers.

Then, colour the montage of these animated movies.

1. Whole new world

2. Beauty and beast

3. Do you want to build snowman?

9. Love is open door

4. I’ll make man out of you

8. For first time in forever

5. Colours of wind

7. Can you feel love tonight

6. I’ve got dream

Answers: 1. A whole new world (from Aladdin) 2. Beauty and the beast (from Beauty and the Beast) 3. Do you want to build a snowman? (from Frozen) 4. I’ll make a man out of you (from Mulan) 5. Colours of the wind (from Pocahontas) 6. I’ve got a dream (from Tangled) 7. Can you feel the love tonight (from The Lion King) 8. For the first time in forever (from Frozen) 9. Love is an open door (from Frozen)

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pop quiz LET’S review the poems and stories you read this year.

Poem At the playground 1. What happened when I was leaving the playground?

A. I fell in a puddle.

B. I fell in a drain.

C. I played in a puddle.

Clap your Hands 2. I clap hands _______ with my best friend.

A. high B. loudly C. fast Woodpecker 3. Which of the following animals peck at their food?

A. Monkeys B. Birds C. Cats Holiday memories 4. I grappled with a Grizzly in _______.

A. a monkey-puzzle tree B. Mars C. a wild Safari Park 5. I wrestled with a _______ and boxed a _______.

A. jaguar…kangaroo B. baboon…hippopotamus C. kangaroo…baboon Sand castle 6. I did not use a _______ to build my sand castle.

A. bucket B. knife C. fork Grandma’s House 7. Which of the following can I find in Grandma’s house?

A. Things with wheels and things with spouts.

B. Things with chains and things with wires.

C. Things with horns and things with switches.

Noisy Food 8. What does Mum think about the noise made while eating?

A. It is rather exciting.

B. It is rather horrible.

C. It is rather rude.

Sounds Like Magic 9. When I listened to an empty teacup, I thought I could hear _______.

A. a pecking chick B. horses’ hooves C. a giant’s voice 10. When I listened to a seashell, I thought I could hear the _______ of waves.

A. pounding B. rushing C. shouting

Graphic novel The Jungle Book 11. Who said the following words?

“I had to live in a cage and wear a collar. I still have the scar.”

A. Shere Khan B. Mowgli C. Bagheera 12. What was Mowgli’s first job in the village?

A. He had to tell silly stories about the animals in the jungle.

B. He had to take the herds of buffalo out to graze.

C. He had to become the village leader.

Short story King of Kites 13. Anil knew how to make kites out of _______.

A. paper, sticks and glue B. paper, thread and needles C. glue, sequins and paper 14. How did Anil get the twelve kites to fly at the wedding?

A. His friends bought the kites and gave them to him.

B. His friends brought back the kites he had once made for them.

C. His friends helped him to make new kites for the wedding.

15. At the wedding, everyone praised Anil’s mother for _______.

A. having such a clever son B. her stitching C. her beautiful sari

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reading comprehension Read the passage below and answer the questions.

Baca petikan di bawah dan jawab soalan-soalannya.

Visitors now ensured they will see pandas at midday KUALA LUMPUR: Visitors eager to view the giant pandas at Zoo Negara during midday will not be disappointed as at least one of them will be seen frolicking in the open space of the panda enclosure.

This is because the panda couple Xing Xing and Liang Liang, and their cub Nuan Nuan are being trained to have their meals and naps at different times.

Malaysian Zoological Society deputy president Rosly @ Rahmat Ahmat Lana said visitors had complained that the pandas would be asleep when they visit them in the afternoon.

“So with this new routine that started this month, at least one panda will be awake,” he said in an interview yesterday.

Rosly said the mother Liang Liang and Nuan Nuan, however, would be fed at the same time.

Zoology, hospital and veterinarian services, and Giant Panda Conservation Centre director Dr. Mat Naim Ramli said Nuan Nuan now weighs 53kg and is a healthy cub.

“Both the mother and child get along well.

“The mother used to be rather protective of Nuan Nuan before. As the cub is growing, the mother is less controlling, but keeps a watchful eye,” he said.

Dr. Mat Naim also praised Liang Liang for being a good mother to Nuan Nuan, who is now 17 months old.

Asked if Liang Liang and Xing Xing would be having another cub soon, Dr. Mat Naim said currently, the mother was busy bonding with Nuan Nuan.

“Normally, after two years, there are chances for the parents to mate, but we cannot tell if it will be successful,” he said, adding that pandas mated only once a year.

With the birth of Nuan Nuan, the parents set a world record for being the first pair to naturally produce within a short period of time while in captivity.

Xing Xing and Liang Liang, who will turn 11 this August, arrived in Malaysia in 2014.

Their arrival marked a 40-year celebration of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China.

The pair from Chengdu, China, was loaned through the Giant Panda International Conservation Cooperation Agreement Programme.

(Adapted from The Star, February 8, 2017) 1. What did visitors complain about when they visited Zoo Negara in the afternoon? ____________________________________________________________________________ 2. What were the changes made to the pandas’ routines? ____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Fill in the blanks correctly.

No.

Animal

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panda

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bird

3.

hen

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dog

5.

cat

The young

Mini dictionary 1. disappointed 2. frolicking 3. veterinarian 4. protective 5. watchful 6. bonding 7. captivity 8. diplomatic

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grammar Use the comparative form of each adjective below to write a sentence.

Gunakan bentuk perbandingan setiap adjektif di bawah untuk menulis ayat.

1.

expensive The watch is more expensive than my bag.

2.

funny ________________________________________________________________________________

3.

safe ________________________________________________________________________________

4.

dangerous ________________________________________________________________________________

5.

clever ________________________________________________________________________________

6.

large ________________________________________________________________________________

7.

close ________________________________________________________________________________

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important ________________________________________________________________________________

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exciting ________________________________________________________________________________

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wide _______________________________________________________________________________

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noisy _______________________________________________________________________________

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bright _______________________________________________________________________________

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grammar A. Fill in the blanks with the superlative form of the adjectives in brackets.

Isi tempat kosong dengan bentuk superlatif adjektif dalam kurungan.

1. The __________________________ (clean) room in the school is the library.

2. The __________________________ (fast) way to get to the greenhouse is through the basketball court.

3. We had __________________________ (exciting) holiday in Pulau Redang.

4. Anusha drew the __________________________ (shortest) straw so she had to sweep the class.

5. King Midas was the __________________________ (greedy) king of all!

6. Miss Cindy chose __________________________ (beautiful) Save the Earth poster for the green campaign.

7. My eldest brother is the __________________________ (tall) member in my family.

8. Who is the __________________________ (rich) man on earth?

B. Fill in the blanks with “near” or “over”.

Isi tempat kosong dengan “near” atau “over”.

1. The helicopter flew ____________________ the town field.

2. We saw a few cats jumping ____________________ the wall to get to the other side.

3. We stayed at a hotel ____________________ the beach during our trip to Langkawi.

4. Her mother put a blanket ____________________ her when she fell asleep on the couch.

5. There is a condominium ____________________ the school.

6. In the poem “Hey diddle, diddle”, the cow jumped ____________________ the moon.

7. Lee always eats lunch at that restaurant because it is located ____________________ his workplace.

8. The farmer built a high fence around his farm to prevent his animals from jumping ____________________ it.

9. It is tradition in some countries to have the newly-weds jump ____________________ a broom.

10. Khairul parked his motorcycle very ____________________ my car.

Keep calm and keep striving!

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the fun page HERE are some fun facts about plant life. Read the facts – then use your powers of deduction to guess the answers!

200

2, 000

91

7,000

50

1. Humans use about ______________ different plants to make food.

2. Did you know that the strawberry is the only fruit that bears its seeds on the outside? This fruit has about ______________ seeds!

3. The fastest-growing woody plant in the world is the bamboo. It can grow up to ______________ centimetres (35 inches) in a single day!

4. Oak trees don’t produce acorns until they are ______________ years old!

5. The first potatoes were grown in Peru. This happened about ______________ years ago!

Potato

Cabbage

Amazon

Pear

Brazil

6. ______________ is named after a tree!

7. The ______________ rainforest produces half the world’s oxygen supply!

8. The ______________ is a member of the rose family!

9. The ______________ and the onion have the same taste, to test this eat them with your nose closed!

10. ______________ has 91% water content!

3. 91 8. Pear

4. 50 9. Potato

5. 7,000 10. Cabbage

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pop quiz

Poem

Short story

Cats 1. The cats were scratching at my grandma’s ________.

A. gate B. bed C. leg

And Something Weird Happened...

11. During the holidays, who stayed in a caravan and surfed every day?

A. Tom B. Rosie C. Yuki

Miss Antrobus 2. Miss Antrobus’s octopus can juggle jars of ________.

A. jelly B. pickles C. jam

12. Anastasia Olivetti was Joel’s favourite ________.

A. author B. teacher C. ice-cream maker

Serenade 3. Which of these instruments did the mice play?

A. Fiddle and guitar B. Drum and guitar C. Fiddle and drum

13. What did Joel win?

A. Free pizzas for a year B. Free ice-cream for a year C. Free books for a year

This Tooth 4. How did the tooth finally come out?

A. After it was poked B. After it was jiggled C. It came out on its own Seaside 5. What were the pools full of?

A. Jellyfish B. Seaweed

Graphic novel Gulliver’s travels 14. In Lilliput. Gulliver’s first home was ________.

A. the emperor’s palace B. an ancient temple C. a cage

C. Coral

The Meal 6. What did Timothy Tompkins order twice?

A. Onions and ice B. Jelly and bananas C. Turnips and tea

15. In the Land of the Giants, what was the name of Gulliver’s nurse?

A. Splacnuck B. Glumdalclitch C. Grildrig

7. Timothy Tompkins ate at least three ________.

A. pickles B. prunes C. turnips Watching a Bumble Bee 8. The bee makes ________ oh-so-sweet.

A. nectar B. honey C. pollen The Dark 9. The light from under the door only reaches the edge of the ________.

A. floor B. ceiling C. bed 10. The dark feels like a ________ coming down on my head.

A. monster B. blanket C. shadow

Impossible = I’m possible

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Mulan YOU may have heard the story of Mulan or watched Disney’s animation of the movie by the same title. But do you know the true story of Hua Mulan? Mulan’s story was originally told in a ballad (like a poem or song). It is not known if Mulan existed in person but children in China learn of her heroic deeds in their literature text.

A long time ago, in ancient China, there lived a maiden named Mulan. Her father was a retired general who served in many wars. Her father had returned home, tired, sick and frail from the last war he fought. Although he was old, he still taught Mulan to ride a horse and fight with a sword because he believed that everyone should know how to fight.

One day, a war broke out and the government officials were sent to recruit soldiers. Men were needed for the army. Every family had to be represented by one male member in the emperor’s army.

Mulan saw her father’s name on the list but knew that her father would not survive another war. Mulan’s brother was too young to take her father’s place, so Mulan, stole her father’s armour and enlisted in the army, without her father’s knowledge. Mulan had to disguise herself in her father’s armour as the army did not take ladies to replace the men.

When Mulan’s father reported for duty with the government officials, they told him that they already had a “replacement” for the general. The general was confused that he had been let off. He had no idea that his daughter had gone in his place instead.

Mulan kept her identity secret throughout the time she served in the war. No one suspected that Mulan was a lady. When the war was over, the emperor called on Mulan to reward her for her bravery. She was awarded a horse and a bagful of money.

When Mulan returned home, there was a joyous celebration, Mulan’s brother was so excited to see her and immediately dressed in her armour while Mulan once again adorned herself in women’s clothes. That evening, they sat together to enjoy the sunset.

Just then, two soldiers who had served with Mulan in the army, walked by. They too were on their way home. Mulan came forward to greet them. They could not believe their eyes. “You are not Mulan!” they said. “What have you done with our friend?” they demanded.

Mulan then began to recount many memories of the war. They finally believed that this woman was indeed their fellow warrior. They spread Mulan’s story throughout China. The story inspired many women who now wanted to ride horses and fight with swords.

PROVERB MEANING EXAMPLE

: Home is where the heart is : If you are with the person or at the place you love most, it becomes your true home. : No matter how far Mulan travelled, she longed to return to her village to be with her family for home was where her heart was.

Mini dictionary 1. ancient 2. retired 3. general 4. frail 5. sword 6. survive 7. armour 8. enlisted 9. disguise

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purba bersara jeneral lemah pedang hidup baju besi masuk menyamar

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replacement confused let off secret suspected joyous adorned recount inspired

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An investment in knowledge pays

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reading comprehension Read the story below and answer the questions that follow.

Baca cerita di bawah dan jawab soalan-soalan yang berikutnya.

Pupils well versed in the benefits of composting WHEN SK Puchong Utama 2 pupils are done with recess at 10.15am, leftovers such as banana peel go into a designated bin while the milk boxes go into another.

The school, located in Taman Puchong Utama, has been active in composting leftovers and food scraps under Subang Jaya Municipal Council’s (MPSJ) composting programme.

The compost is used as fertiliser for the school’s garden, where various herbs and vegetables are grown.

Under the Sekolah Sejahtera MPSJ Award Programme, the municipality also collects the food waste for its biomass centre in Bukit Puchong.

The school’s project coordinator Farah A. Rahman is excited “as it will help the environment”.

Farah, who has been a teacher for 28 years, said MPSJ’s green move to reduce waste at landfills was on the right track.

“Children pick up the habit of sorting out food leftovers in school and communicate this message to their parents at home. Parents tell us that the children want to practise the same thing at home.

“As a teacher who loves the environment and growing herbs, I believe the Sekolah Sejahtera programme will bring about a new generation that cares for the environment,” she said.

Nur Dahiyah Kirana Mohd Nazri, 10, said it was good that the food scraps she dumped in the designated bin would be sent to the biomass centre to be made into plant fertiliser instead of rotting in the landfill.

Her friend Divyasri Viknesvaran Krishansamy, also 10, said: “We are happy because we are saving our planet and there will be less amount of methane gas, which thins the ozone layer, released into the atmosphere.”

Their schoolmate Sabryna Chen Ying En said she became more conscious of how much food she put on her plate in order not to waste it.

All three girls are part of the school’s Eco Team and are serious about their task to ensure fellow pupils sort waste into the correct bins.

(Adapted from The Star, August 19, 2017) 1. Tick (✔) the correct answer. a. The compost at SK Puchong Utama 2 is used as __________________. a message to pupils’ parents at home herb and vegetables at the school’s garden fertilizer for the school’s garden b. Food waste from SK Puchong Utama 2 will go to __________________.

Taman Puchong Utama a biomass centre in Bukit Puchong Subang Jaya Municipal Council 2. Give two benefits of composting. _______________________________________________________________________________

Mini dictionary 1. designated 2. fertiliser 3. municipality

- ditandakan - baja - kawasan perbandaran

the best interest. - Benjamin Franklin

4. dumped 5. rotting 6. released

- membuang - reput - dilepaskan

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grammar A. Fill in each blank with the correct collective noun. Then, create a sentence with it.

Isi setiap tempat kosong dengan kata nama kolektif yang betul. Kemudian, bina ayat dengannya.

No.

Nouns

Collective noun

Sentence

1.

bread

loaf

Father bought a loaf of bread from the grocery store.

2.

butter

3.

cheese

4.

pizza

5.

rope

6.

rubbish

7.

wire

8.

wool

9.

tea

10.

sugar

B. Fill in the blanks with the simple future tense of the verbs in brackets.

Isi tempat kosong dengan kala depan kata kerja dalam kurungan.

1. I ________________________ (meet) Sally at the restaurant later tonight.

2. Sean ________________________ (help) his mother to sell the flowers tomorrow morning.

3. The tailor ________________________ (sew) the dresses tomorrow.

4. They ________________________ (celebrate) their grandfather’s birthday on Saturday.

5. Mr. Ong and his son ________________________ (make) a kite to fly at the beach during the holidays.

6. The farmer ________________________ (pluck) the ripe tomatoes at the end of the week.

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

Berdasarkan gambar-gambar, berikan jawapan yang betul dalam ayat penuh. Tulis jawapan kamu di ruang yang disediakan.

1

This cake is delicious.

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

2

We better go home now.

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

What are you reading?

3

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

4

I’m sorry, father.

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Education is the kindling of a flame. - Socrates

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writing 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-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 patah perkataan.

• witnessed • hit-and-run • car • sped off • motorcyclist • injured • passers-by • help • ambulance • police

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the fun page

Simple future tense HERE’S a simple board game you can play in groups of four. Each person uses a token to represent himself. Take turns to throw the die. The first person to cross the finish line wins.

The game challenges you to make sentences using the simple future tense. Tell your friends what you are going to do tomorrow based on the ‘symbol’ you land on. If your sentence is not constructed correctly, you miss a turn. Your group members will be the judge of that. (And if you are still unsure, check your grammar construction with your teacher.)

Here’s the catch. If you fall on the same spot, you cannot repeat the same sentence as previously done so by a friend who landed there earlier. Be creative and come up with something else that uses the symbol because if you run out of ideas, you will miss a turn!

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pop quiz

Tadpoles 10. The water-rat asked the tadpoles to come along to ______.

A. dinner B. school C. play

Poem Messing about 1. Who had a bellyache?

A. Kicking Kirsty B. Jumping John C. Mad Mickey

Short story/Graphic novel

The Sandwich 2. This was not going to be in the sandwich.

A. Jam B. Sauce C. Syrup

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Toes 3. Toes are handy to ______ and useful to ______.

A. wiggle…kick B. tickle…scratch C. snap…count

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My Sister’s Eating Porridge 4. My sister is crying out for more because ______.

A. most of her porridge has landed on the floor B. the cat ate up most of her porridge C. she really loves her porridge Here is the Nose 5. What did the arms reach up high for?

A. A fresh-baked blueberry pie B. A fresh baked lemon pie C. A fresh-baked strawberry pie Don’t 6. Don’t touch your brother’s ______.

A. records B. glue C. bicycle The Mud-pie Maker’s Rhyme 7. You can roll mud ______.

A. round B. flat

C. sideways

A Garden 8. These flowers would be in my garden.

A. Roses and violets B. Sunflowers and pansies C. Daisies and buttercups Swinging 9. When I’m bigger, I’ll ______ when I swing.

A. stand B. sing C. wave

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Across 11. ______ lived with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry.

14. The Taj Mahal was in the city of ______.

15. He was looking for courage.

17. The Wicked Witch of the West had ruled the ______.

Down 11. Akbar thought about the towers and the ______ of the Taj Mahal 12. He was looking for a heart.

13. ______ was Akbar’s uncle.

16. Akbar wanted to make the most beautiful ______ cloth in India.

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assessMeNT Read the passage below and answer the questions.

Baca petikan di bawah dan jawab soalan-soalan yang berikutnya.

Snapshots from the past AUSTRALIAN Rodney Liddell shared some of his personal works during his visit to Malaysia in the 1970s.

The 72-year-old took photographs of famous locations such as Central Market and Genting Highlands, showing how much the country had changed over the past 40 years.

Liddell thinks Kuala Lumpur is a lot more congested these days, with more tall buildings dominating the city’s skyline compared to the 70s.

As to why he visited Malaysia in the past, the Aussie explained that it was because of a girl.

“We started out as pen pals by exchanging letters but eventually she invited me over to Malaysia.

“She then introduced me to her family and I got to know a lot more about her.

“We fell in love and started dating. Some time later, we got engaged,” he said.

However, Liddell hinted that the girl’s mother had a hand in disrupting their wedding plans.

“Sometimes things are not meant to be. We were supposed to get married but her mother was not too happy about it,” he said.

He left in 1974 after parting ways with his pen pal.

When asked how he got into photography, Liddell said his pen pal was the one who got him interested in the hobby. “Without her constantly nudging me to just do it, I would have never picked up photography.”

He later embarked on a personal journey across the globe, capturing tons of photographs.

“I like Malaysia for how its people can communicate so well with each other despite there being so many races and beliefs in a single country,” he concluded.

(Adapted from The Star, March 26, 2016) 1. Tick (✔) the correct answer. a. Rodney Lidell had come to Malaysia because of a girl. They were first __________________.

Facebook friends pen pals online friends b. Rodney Lidell’s marriage to the girl did not go through because __________________. he fell in love with someone else the girl’s mother was not happy about it she could not wait for him to come to Malaysia 2. Rodney Lidell liked Malaysia for how its people can communicate so well with each other despite there being so many races and beliefs in a single country. Why do you like Malaysia? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Mini dictionary 1. congested 2. dominating

- penuh sesak - menguasai

3. disrupting 4. nudging

- menggangu - menggalakkan

Perseverance, secret of all triumphs. - Victor Hugo

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A. Choose the best answer.

Pilih jawapan yang terbaik.

1. The __________ man always donates his money to the poor.

A. short B. horrible C. stingy

D. generous

2. __________ are your plans for the year-end holidays?

A. Who B. What C. Why

D. When

3. She will __________ to the zoo later in the week.

A. to go B. goes C. be going

D. going

4. We should not park our cars __________ any electrical poles.

A. near B. above C. over

D. -

5. Trying to get revenge when someone has wronged you will only make matters worse, as the saying goes _______________________.

A. don’t bite the hand that feeds you B. two wrongs don’t make a right C. no man is an island D. actions speak louder than words 6. Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

A. Do not Pollute the rivers with factory waste and rubbish.

B. Do not pollute the rivers with factory waste and rubbish.

C. Do Not Pollute the rivers with factory waste and rubbish.

D. DO not pollute the rivers with factory waste and rubbish.

B. Choose the best answer for each blank.

Pilih jawapan yang terbaik untuk setiap tempat kosong.

Siti was walking home from school when she (1) ___________ a loud smashing noise coming from (2) ___________ junction near her school gate. She quickly walked to the junction. She was shocked to see an accident (3) ___________ two cars. Luckily, some passers-by were helping the victims.

1. A. hear 2. A. 3. A. against

B. hearing B. and B. over

C. heard C. an C. between

D. hearsay D. the D. among

C. Choose the answer that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

Pilih jawapan yang sama maksud dengan perkataan yang bergaris.

1. Suba was delighted when she heard that her friend would be visiting soon.

A. glad B. respect C. disappointed

D. angry

2. I really admire my English teacher.

A. glad B. respect

C. disappointed

D. angry

3. Suseela was mad because her friends had teased her.

A. glad B. respect C. disappointed

D. angry

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Your friend wants to know what the causes of pollution are. Look at the notes given. Choose one type of pollution and write an email to your friend explaining its causes. Write your answer between 80 to 100 words.

Rakan anda ingin tahu apa yang boleh menyebabkan pencemaran. Lihat nota-nota yang diberikan. Pilih satu jenis pencemaran dan tulis email kepada rakan anda yang menerangkan sebabnya. Tulis jawapan kamu antara 80 hingga 100 patah perkataan.

Causes of air pollution: • Exhaust from factories • Fumes from vehicles • Chemical fumes from pesticide and spray cans

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Causes of water pollution: • Silt from factories • Sewage system • Oil spills

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31 october 2017 tHe stAr/step Up Year 4 Page 2 1. True 2. False 3. False 4. Cultural traditions are important because they can help foster values like gratitude and forgiveness. (Suggested answer) Page 3 A. 1. Ponggal is celebrated in the tenth month of an the Indian calendar.

2. Hari Raya Aidilfitri

marks the end of a the fasting month for Muslims.

3. Mid Autumn festival is celebrated on the

fifteenth day of the eight lunar month.

4. The Ngajat dance originated from the people of Sarawak.

5. The Christmas is celebrated by Christians on the 25th of December.

6. The tigers on the Jata Negara represent the courage and strength.

7. The Malaysian flag is known as a the Jalur Gemilang.

B. 1. yet 2. already, when 3. now 4. tomorrow 5. last week 6. every hour 7. fortnightly 8. still, when 9. never 10. always, before Page 4 1. Who takes care of the plants in the garden?

2. Why should we recycle?

3. How can we reduce the use of plastic bags?

4. What is the national anthem of Malaysia?

5. Where will the Wong family be going for Christmas?

b. a biomass centre in Bukit Puchong Page 14

Page 6 1. A 4. C 7. A 10. B 13. A

2. C 5. A 8. C 11. C 14. B

3. B 6. B 9. C 12. B 15. B

Year 5 Page 7 1. Visitors complained

that the pandas would be asleep when they visited them in the afternoon.

2. Changes to meal and nap times were made to the pandas’ routines.

3.

No.

Animal

The young

1.

panda

cub

2.

bird

nestling

3.

hen

chick

4.

dog

puppy

5.

cat

kitten

Page 9 A. 1. cleanest 2. fastest 3. the most exciting 4. shortest 5. greediest 6. the most beautiful 7. tallest 8. richest B. 1. over 2. over 3. near 4. over 5. near 6. over 7. near 8. over 9. over 10. near Page 11 1. A 4. C 7. C 10. B 13. A

2. B 5. B 8. B 11. B 14. B

3. C 6. A 9. A 12. A 15. B

Year 6 Page 13 1. a. fertilizer for the school’s garden

No.

Nouns

Collective noun

1.

bread

loaf, slice

2.

butter

stick, knob

3.

cheese

wedge

4.

pizza

slice

5.

rope

coil

6.

rubbish

pile

7.

wire

coil

8.

wool

ball

9.

tea

packet

10.

sugar

spoonful

A. (Suggested answers) B. 1. will meet 2. will help 3. will sew 4. will celebrate 5. will make 6. will pluck Page 15 1. I am glad you like it.

2. Yes, it is not safe for us to play.

3. I am reading a story book.

4. You have to be careful next time.

Page 16 Ahmad was waiting for the school bus at the bus stop when he witnessed a hitand-run accident between a car and a motorcycle. The car sped off after knocking the motorcyclist off his vehicle. The motorcyclist fell onto the road and was injured. Ahmad rushed to help him. Many passers-by too stopped to help. One of them called the ambulance which arrived shortly to transport the motorcyclist to the hospital. Ahmad reported what he saw to the police and hoped that the car driver will be brought to justice.

Page 18 1. B 2. C 4. A 5. A 7. B 8. C 10. B 11. Dorothy; dome 12. Tinman 13. Omar 14. Agra 15. Lion 16. silk 17. Winkies

3. A 6. B 9. A

Test Page 19 1. a. pen pal b. the girl’s mother was not happy about it 2. (Accept all relevant answers) Page 20 A. 1. D 4. A B. 1. D C. 1. A

2. B 5. B 2. D 2. B

3. C 6. B 3. C 3. D

Page 21 578, Jalan Menjalara, Kepong Baru, 63600 Selangor.

4th November 2017 Dear Simon, I hope you are in the pink of health. You wanted to know what the causes of pollution are. Let me tell you what I know about air pollution.

Exhaust from factories is a major contributor to air pollution.

The manufacturing industry releases large amounts of pollutant that depletes the quality of air.

Fumes from vehicles cause pollution too. This is why we are encouraged to practise green habits like carpooling. We should use public transport too.

Apart from that, chemical fumes from pesticide and spray cans too pollute the air.

I hope you find the information useful.

Regards, (Your name)

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Year 4 – let’s celebrate Culture means: a way of life, ideas, customs and traditions of a group of people. How much do you know about the customs of people around the world?

Look for a picture of a foreigner in your copy of The Star. Cut out his or her picture and paste it below.

Then, try to answer the questions that follow. Once you have completed your work, gather in groups of four and do a show-and-tell about the person you have written about. Discuss and exchange ideas about each other’s pictures. Add comments and build up a profile of each person’s picture. Some of you may have travelled overseas and may know a little more about such a person’s culture. Share answers.

- Paste picture here -

Person’s name:

Additional information from members:

……………………………………………………………

…………………………………………

Country of origin:

…………………………………………

……………………………………………………………

…………………………………………

The weather in this country:

…………………………………………

……………………………………………………………

…………………………………………

A possible favourite food:

…………………………………………

……………………………………………………………

…………………………………………

A holiday this person would celebrate:

…………………………………………

……………………………………………………………

………………………………………… …………………………………………

A possible favourite past time:

…………………………………………

……………………………………………………………

Two possible languages this person speaks: ……………………………………………………………

………………………………………… …………………………………………

Year 5 – prepositions of location You and your partner are zoologists who have just discovered a new animal species. As good scientists do, you and your partner will document your exciting find. On a piece of paper, design a fact sheet highlighting this new animal species.

Be sure to include: • • • • • •

your animal’s name your animal’s basic needs how your animal’s needs are met where your animal lives a coloured illustration of your animal its natural habitat.

Template example

Draw your new species here

Your fact sheet must include at least five words or phrases taken from The Star. Present your “findings” in class.

Try, try, try! Never say die!

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year 6 – SuperlativeS 1. Fold the 12-page tabloid into half.

PART 1: Let’s play a game using superlatives! It involves a scavenger hunt from the newspaper. Work in groups of three. With The Star newspaper, look for items (words or pictures) suitable for the superlatives below. Be prepared to defend your answers using logic. Cut your answers out and paste them either on the template below or on a sheet of paper.

Team name: _______________________________________ The biggest

The smallest

The coldest

The most interesting

The highest

The most breakable

The greenest

The heaviest

The sharpest

The tallest

The scariest

The least expensive

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

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.

PART 2: When you are done, get together with another group and compare answers. If the other group members agree with your group’s answer to every superlative, they will award a point for each correct answer. You will do likewise for their scavenger hunt sheet. You may justify your choice of answers as a group when you teacher moderates the final count for all groups in the class. How many groups had similar items on their scavenger hunt sheets?