General Certificate of Education General Certificate of Education (Ord.Level) Examination, (Ord.Level) Examination,

December – 2009December – 2009Paper 1Paper 1

General Certificate of Education General Certificate of Education (Ord.Level) Examination, (Ord.Level) Examination,

December – 2009December – 2009Paper 1Paper 1

Q1: Vocabulary 5Q2: Reading 5Q3: Writing 5Q4: Reading 5Q5: Grammar 5Q6: writing 5Q7: Reading 5Q8: Writing 5

Q1: Vocabulary 5Q2: Reading 5Q3: Writing 5Q4: Reading 5Q5: Grammar 5Q6: writing 5Q7: Reading 5Q8: Writing 5

Paper 2Paper 2Paper 2Paper 2

Q9: Grammar 5Q10: Grammar 5Q11: Vocabulary 5Q12: Reading 5Q13: Reading 7Q14: writing 10Q15: Reading 8Q16: Writing 15

Q9: Grammar 5Q10: Grammar 5Q11: Vocabulary 5Q12: Reading 5Q13: Reading 7Q14: writing 10Q15: Reading 8Q16: Writing 15

1.Write the 1.Write the LETTER of the correct NOTICE against the correct PLACE

A. Keep of the grassA. Keep of the grass

• B. Silence. Examination in progress• C. Out of order• D. Please do not feed the

animals• E. Emergency exit only• F. Time is precious. Do not waste

it.

G.G. Sold outSold outH. Do not tresspassI. Silence pleaseJ. No smokingK.Do not touch plantsL. Mind your head

G.G. Sold outSold outH. Do not tresspassI. Silence pleaseJ. No smokingK.Do not touch plantsL. Mind your head

PlacesPlaces

1. a park 2. a library

3. a bus 4. a zoo

5. public telephone 6. a botanical garden

7. a school 8. inside a theatre

11 a theatre / a cinema 12. a door going into low room

9. a bank 10 private premises

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2. Look at the notice• Notice

• All Ceylon Islamic Foundation• Zahira National School, Colombo

• We wish to inform our Muslims and Hindu brotherens of Sri Lanla that

• Dr. ZAKIR NAyak• will deliver a speech on

• “Similararities between Islam and Hinduism”• in the main hall at 4.00 PM

• on Saturday the 6th of November, 2009.• All are welcome• Secretary• Mohamed

1. Who has signed the notice?...................................................

2. What is it about?...................................................

3. Who is coming to make a speech? .................................................

4. When is it?...................................................

5. Who are informed?..................................................

1. Who has signed the notice?...................................................

2. What is it about?...................................................

3. Who is coming to make a speech? .................................................

4. When is it?...................................................

5. Who are informed?..................................................

Answers1. Secretary2. Similarities between Islam and Hindusam3. Dr. Zakir Nayak4. 6th of Nov, 20095. Muslims and Hindu brotherens

Read the following poster Read the following poster and answer the and answer the questions.questions.

0777234567

1.What is the address of the bookshop?1.What is the address of the bookshop?..................................................................2. Is it big or small?..................................................................3. Is it closed on Sundays?.................................................................4.At what time does it open?.................................................................5. What is the telephone number?.................................................................

Answers.Answers.1.1. World Books 212 Main streetWorld Books 212 Main street2.2. BigBig3.3. YesYes4.4. 12.00 pm to 8.00 pm12.00 pm to 8.00 pm5. 0777234567

4. Read the followingadvertisement 4. Read the followingadvertisement and answer the questions that follow.and answer the questions that follow.4. Read the followingadvertisement 4. Read the followingadvertisement and answer the questions that follow.and answer the questions that follow.

Vacancy - ReceptionistWanted personable ladies for a post of receptionist. Candidates should be prepared to

work on shifts and excellent command of English Language is essential. Salary negotiable.

Apply with Complete Bio Data and copies of certificates

Managing Director, P O. Box - 64,

Colombo.

1.1. What language ability is expected from the candidate?What language ability is expected from the candidate?................................................................................................................2.What qualities are expected from the applicants?.................................................................................................................3.Can males apply for this post?................................................................................................................4.What would be the salary of this post?.................................................................................................................

Answers1. English2. Candidates should be prepared to work on shifts and excellent command of English Language is essential

3. No4. Negotiable

Read the information about a suitcase.Read the information about a suitcase.Fill in the information on the Luggage Report Form.

• The Manger,The Manger, 1st of June1st of June• Air Lanka.Air Lanka.

• Dear sir,

• On the 4th of June I left Qatar from Sri Lanka at 12.00 0’clock on the

• plane to Qatar. At the Qatar Airport I found that my suitcase was broken and

• the clothes and papers in it were all dirty. I should like a new suitcase.

•• Yours faithfully• Sameem

Luggage Report Form

Name of the passenger : Sameem Flying from :

To : Qatar

Date of Journey : Time of flight :

How much luggage did you have?

Sri Lanka

4th of June

12.00

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6.1 Complete the dialogue, by using the sentence in the boxes. Write the number of the sentences in the blanks. The first one is done for you.

• a. Excuse me please• b. 1• c. Could you please tell me the way to go to the railway station• d. …………..• e. It is a long distance from here?• f. ………….• g. Can you walk the distance?• h. ………….• i. How far is the railway station from here?• j. ………….• k. Thanks very much, for the information• l. …………

1. May I help you

2. Don’t mention 3. It’s better to hire a taxi4. Not so much5. Go straight and return

to the right6. It’s more than a

kilometerAnswersD- 5, F – 4, H – 3, J – 6, I - 2

6.11 Complete the dialogue, by using the sentence in the boxes. Write the number of

thesentences in the blanks. The first one is done for you.

• a. Hello• b. 6• c. Where are you coming from?• d. ……..• e. What did you buy there?• f. …….• g. How much is a kilo of beans?• h. …….• i. How did you come to the market?• j. …….• k. Did you come alone?• l. …….

1.I bought some vegetables2. I came in the a bicycle

3.I came with my brother4.I’m coming from the market5.It’s Rs.60/=6.Hello

D – 4, F – 1, H – 5, J – 3 –M, I - 2

7.1 Read the following letter. In this letter There are ten incorrect words underlined. Write the correct

word in the space provided.

• Dear Sir or Madam:

• I have recently order a new pair of soccer cleats from your website on June 21. I receive the order on June 26. Unfortunately, when I opened it I see that the cleats were used. The cleats had dirt all over it and there was a small tear in front for the part where the left toe would go. My order number is AF26168156.

• To resolve the problem, I would liking you to credit my account for the amount charged for his cleats, I have already go out and bought a new pair of cleats at my local sporting goods store so sending another would result in me having two pair of the same cleats.

• Than you for taking the time to reading this letter. I have been a satisfied customer of your company for many year and this is the first time I have encountered a problems.

• Sincerely, • Thomas• 1. ............................................ 2.

.........................................• 3. ............................................ 4.

........................................• 5. ............................................ 6.

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1. Ordered 2. received 3. saw 4. of 5. like6. Gone 7. pairs 8. read 9. years 10. problem

Dear Mr. Adams:

I would like to thank you for taking the time to interview me for the position of hotel manager in August 14. I was very impressed with the amount of vacationers that you staying at Nagata Resorts every year.

I appreciate the time who you spent discussing the responsibilities of the position. I believing that my credentials make me a ideal candidate for the position. As I mentioned in my interview with you, I already have 7 years experience as a hotel manager. I am very organize and have a high attention to detail. I also believe that the customer is the most important asset, so I always treat them with the utmost respected.

I look forward to hearing your decision on the position. You can contact me at 0777345672, if you had any further questions, I’d be many than willing to come in and discuss they with you. Thanks again for the opportunity to interview with Nagata Resorts.

Sincerely, Thomas

1. ............................................ 2..........................................3. ............................................ 4.........................................5. ............................................ 6..........................................7. ............................................ 8..........................................9. ............................................ 10..........................................

Dear Mr. Adams:

I would like to thank you for taking the time to interview me for the position of hotel manager in August 14. I was very impressed with the amount of vacationers that you staying at Nagata Resorts every year.

I appreciate the time who you spent discussing the responsibilities of the position. I believing that my credentials make me a ideal candidate for the position. As I mentioned in my interview with you, I already have 7 years experience as a hotel manager. I am very organize and have a high attention to detail. I also believe that the customer is the most important asset, so I always treat them with the utmost respected.

I look forward to hearing your decision on the position. You can contact me at 0777345672, if you had any further questions, I’d be many than willing to come in and discuss they with you. Thanks again for the opportunity to interview with Nagata Resorts.

Sincerely, Thomas

1. ............................................ 2..........................................3. ............................................ 4.........................................5. ............................................ 6..........................................7. ............................................ 8..........................................9. ............................................ 10..........................................

7.1Read the following letter. In this letter There are ten incorrect words underlined. Write the correct word in the space provided.

7.1Read the following letter. In this letter There are ten incorrect words underlined. Write the correct word in the space provided.

10.110.1 Complete the following paragraph using the words Complete the following paragraph using the words given in the brakets to form a word that fits the given in the brakets to form a word that fits the

blank space. blank space. The first one is done for you.

• I am a Sri Lankan boy. My name is Sasi. I am fourteen years old. I live in Kandy

• I have three sisters and two brother. My sisters are older (old) than I am. My brothers are ............................(young) than I. they all go to school. My father is a .......................(teach). He is not very old. My mother works at home. She is a very .......................(nicely) lady. I love her very much.

• I go to a school in the town. It is a large school. I learn many .......................(lesson) in school, such as English, Sinhale,Tamil and many others. Of all these lessons I find English is the most ...........................(difficulties) to learn. But I enjoy learning English. It is a .....................(beauty) and ............................(importance) language.

• I play all kinds of games. The game I like most is football. I play football with my friends every day. Football is a very ............................(interest) game.

• When I grow up I wish to be a ...........................(teach). If I become a teacher, I can teach hundreds of boys and girls. I can help them to read and write and become ....................(clever). At the same time, I too can learn many more things. I hope that I will get my wish.

• My friends are of many religions. Some are Muslims, some are Buddhists and some are Chiristians. I like my friends very much. I am indeed a very....................... (happiness) boy. I hope that I shall always be happy.

10.1110.11 Complete the following paragraph using the words Complete the following paragraph using the words given in the brakets to form a word that fits the given in the brakets to form a word that fits the

blank space. blank space. The first one is done for you.

• Most students are afraid of examinations, but examinations are very important (importance) today. They are also very .........................(interest).

• Examinations are .............................(importance) because they compel students to learn. Without them most students would not learn. So they would know very little about the world. They would learn only subjects in which they are ........................(interesting) and ignore the other subjects which are thought to be .................................(difficulties), though they are very important in the modern age.

• Examinations also help us have some ideas about a person’s .........................(know)of certain subjects. For example, if a boy has passed the Primary Six Examination, we can at once know how much .....................(knowl) he has. Accordingly, we can have some ideas of what kind of work he can do. This is why most .............................(employ) want to know what examinations a person had passed before he is given some work.

• Finally, examinations are interesting because we can test how much we ourselves know. When we sit for an examination we enjoy .............................(answer) what we know, though we feel sad if we are not ................................(success) in an examination.

11.11. Read the passage and answer the questions.Read the passage and answer the questions.

• Alexander is famous for having treated women with respect. The clearest example of his regard for Alexander is famous for having treated women with respect. The clearest example of his regard for women took place when he defeated the Persian forces. The Persian King Darius III fled for his life. women took place when he defeated the Persian forces. The Persian King Darius III fled for his life. He departed in such a haste that the royal entourage, including his family (which he had brought He departed in such a haste that the royal entourage, including his family (which he had brought to the front lines) was left behind.to the front lines) was left behind.

• After his great victory, Alexander was astounded when he saw the quarters that were left behind on the battlefield by the Persian King.

• There were huge piles of gold and silver. Even daily implements were made of gold. There was a magnificent bath tub and luxurious beds.

• And the Persian king’s family, his elderly mother, the queen, and his two daughters were there as well.

• According to the custom of the times, Alexander could have done his worst to these women and no one would blink an eye. Naturally, the women were in the deepest depths of terror and despair.

• But Alexander was an honorable person. He immediately had the message conveyed to the women that Darius had escaped with his life; that he, Alexander, would not harm them; and that they would continue to receive the same treatment and protection they had under their own king.

• He made every effort to lighten their sense of anxiety and indignity at being taken prisoners. He gave them an allowance bigger than an allowance bigger than they had before.

• The old queen mother was so grateful for Alexander’s kind treatment that she grew to love and respect him with all her heart. So much so that years later, which he passed away she died of sorrow.

• When Persian king heard of the consideration that Alexander had shown to his family, he is said to have proclaimed, “No one deserves to inherit my throne more than Alexander.”

• i. i. Why was Alexander astounded? Why was Alexander astounded? • ii. Pick out words /phrases describing the luxurious

items in King Darius’s quarters. • iii. What was the cause of women’s deep despair?

• iv. What assurance did Alexander give to these women? • v. What did Alexander do to make them feel secure and

comfortable? • vi. Which line in the passage indicate that the old queen

mother loved him with all her heart? • vii. Quote the relevant part of the text to show that

Alexander had really captured the heart of his enemy.• viii. Pick out word form the text which mean the same on

as • Left –• Tools –• Fight –• Declared –

Passive Voice• Present simple:• Active: We bake the bread here. • Passive: The bread is baked here.

• Present continuous: • Active: We are baking the bread.• Passice: The bread is being baked.

• Present perfect:• Active: We have baked the bread.• Passive: The bread has been baked.

• Past simple: • Active: We baked the bread yesterday.

Passive: The bread was baked yesterday.

Past continuous: Active: We were baking the bread. Passive: The bread was being baked.

Past perfect:Active: We had baked the bread.Passive The bread had been baked.

• Future: • ACTIVE:We will bake the bread next.• Passive: The bread will be baked next.

• Active: We are going to bake the bread.• Passive: The bread is going to be baked.

• Modal verb:

• Active:We should bake the bread soon.• Passive: The bread should be baked soon.

• Active: We ought to bake the bread.•• Passive: The bread ought to be baked.

Conditionals (1)

• Type 1: If we hurry, we'll catch the bus

• IF-CLAUSE MAIN CLAUSE

• Present simple Will

• If we hurry, we 'II catch the bus.

• If we miss it, there 'II be another one.

• If it doesn't rain, we 'II be having a picnic.

• If I don't practise myself, I won't get any better.

Conditionals (2)• Type 2: If I ate cake, I'd get fat

• IF-CLAUSE MAIN CLAUSE

• Past simple would

• If I ate cake, I 'd get fat.

• If l had your figure, I 'd eat the whole lot.

• If we didn't have a car, we 'd find it difficult to get about.

• If Rachel got up earlier, she wouldn't always be late.

Conditionals (3)• Type 3: • If we had gone earlier, we would have had better

weather• IF-CLAUSE MAIN CLAUSE• Past perfect would have

• If we 'd gone earlier, we 'd have had better weather.• If he had phoned her, she wouldn't have been so

annoyed.• If you hadn't made that mistake, you 'd have passed

your test.• If David had been more careful, he wouldn't have

fallen.

Direct and Indirect Speech Direct and Indirect Speech Direct Speech• simple presentsimple present

He said, “I He said, “I gogo to school every day.” to school every day.”Indirect Speechsimple pastHe said (that) he went to school every day.

2.2. simple past simple past He said, “I He said, “I wentwent to school every day.” to school every day.” past perfectpast perfectHe said (that) he He said (that) he had gonehad gone to school every day. to school every day.

3.3. present perfect present perfect He said, “I He said, “I have gonehave gone to school every day.” to school every day.” past perfect past perfect He said (that) he He said (that) he had gonehad gone to school every day. to school every day.

4.4. present progressivepresent progressiveHe said, “I He said, “I am goingam going to school every day.” to school every day.” past progressivepast progressiveHe said (that) he He said (that) he was goingwas going to school every day. to school every day.

5.5. past progressivepast progressiveHe said, “I He said, “I was goingwas going to school every day.” to school every day.” perfect progressiveperfect progressiveHe said (that) he He said (that) he had been goinghad been going to school every day, to school every day,

6.6. future (will)future (will)He said, “I He said, “I will gowill go to school every day.” to school every day.” would + verb namewould + verb nameHe said (that) he He said (that) he would gowould go to school every day. to school every day.

7.7. future (going to)future (going to)He said, “I He said, “I am goingam going to school every day.” to school every day.”

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8.8. simple present + simple presentsimple present + simple presentHe He sayssays, “I , “I gogo to school every day.” to school every day.” simple present + simple presentsimple present + simple presentHe He sayssays (that) he (that) he goesgoes to school every day. to school every day.

9.9. present perfect + simple presentpresent perfect + simple presentHe He has saidhas said, “I , “I gogo to school every day.” to school every day.” present perfect + simple presentpresent perfect + simple presentHe He has saidhas said (that) he (that) he goesgoes to school every day. to school every day.

10.10. past progressive + simple pastpast progressive + simple pastHe He was sayingwas saying, “I , “I wenwent to school every day.”t to school every day.” past progressive + simple pastpast progressive + simple pastHe He was sayingwas saying (that) he (that) he wentwent to school every day. to school every day. past progressive + past perfectpast progressive + past perfectHe He was sayingwas saying (that) he (that) he had gonehad gone to school every day. to school every day.

11.11. future + simple presentfuture + simple presentHe He will saywill say, “I , “I gogo to school every day.” to school every day.” future + simple presentfuture + simple presentHe He will saywill say (that) he (that) he goesgoes to school every day. to school every day.

9:1V9:1V Here are some things that Hannah said to you this morning. Now you are telling a friend

what she said

9.V9.V Make one sentence from two. Make one sentence from two. Use Use Who, that or WhichWho, that or Which

9.V19.V1 Complete each sentence. Complete each sentence. Use Use Whose, Who, WhomWhose, Who, Whom

WritingWriting

• Describing the scene • The picture was taken in … (place). The photo was taken

at … (party). • The picture shows a scene from … It’s an image of … (place,

person, scene). • The picture describes … (scene). The picture shows … (place,

person, scene) from a distance. • There is / There are .........................A man is ....................

8:1 8:1 Write five sentences about the pictureWrite five sentences about the picture

AnswersAnswers

1.This picture shows a scene of a beach1.This picture shows a scene of a beach

2. There are five children in the scene2. There are five children in the scene

3. Two children are swimming in the sea3. Two children are swimming in the sea

4. There is a crocodile in the water4. There is a crocodile in the water

5. A man is on the elephant5. A man is on the elephant

6. A man and woman are in the boat6. A man and woman are in the boat

7. The woman is taking a photo7. The woman is taking a photo

8. A duck is walking in front of the elephant8. A duck is walking in front of the elephant

9. Two boys are playing9. Two boys are playing

10.There are two elephants10.There are two elephants

AnswersAnswers

1.This picture shows a scene of a beach1.This picture shows a scene of a beach

2. There are five children in the scene2. There are five children in the scene

3. Two children are swimming in the sea3. Two children are swimming in the sea

4. There is a crocodile in the water4. There is a crocodile in the water

5. A man is on the elephant5. A man is on the elephant

6. A man and woman are in the boat6. A man and woman are in the boat

7. The woman is taking a photo7. The woman is taking a photo

8. A duck is walking in front of the elephant8. A duck is walking in front of the elephant

9. Two boys are playing9. Two boys are playing

10.There are two elephants10.There are two elephants

8:118:11Write five sentences about the Write five sentences about the picturepicture

1. 1. The picture describes scene of teachers’ day 2. This can be a classroom3. There are ten children and a teacher in the scene4. There is a present for teacher5. The children are singing songs

AnswersAnswers

Write a paragraph of the person given below. Use the particulars given below about him/her.

• Name :- Mrs. Rani Navaneedan.• Address :- 24, Kasthuri Road, Chilaw.• Job :- Teacher.• Age :-27• Place of work :- Bt.Saraswathy Vidyalayam,

Karadiyanaru

12.1112.11 You are the secretary of English Literary You are the secretary of English Literary Association. You are going to organise a debate in Association. You are going to organise a debate in you school. Write an invitation to teacher of English, you school. Write an invitation to teacher of English, Central College to act as judges.Central College to act as judges.

• Mr. ZM. John,Mr. ZM. John,• Central College,Central College,• Batticaloa.Batticaloa.

• Sir,Sir,

• Invitation to act as judgeInvitation to act as judge• Our school English literary Association has organised a debate Our school English literary Association has organised a debate

in our on the 2in our on the 2ndnd of Sep,2009, at 9.00 AM. You are invited for of Sep,2009, at 9.00 AM. You are invited for this debate to act as one of the judges to make it success. Your this debate to act as one of the judges to make it success. Your corporation is very essential.corporation is very essential.

• SecretarySecretary• DavidDavid

12.11112.111 You have lost your Digital Dictionary in You have lost your Digital Dictionary in your school lab. Put a notice on the your school lab. Put a notice on the school Notice Board giving the school Notice Board giving the

following following details.details.

- Brand of it- Colour of it- Size of it- Whether it is old or new.

• Lost - Digital DictionaryLost - Digital Dictionary• A small pocket size Fracklin Black A small pocket size Fracklin Black

Digital Dictionary was lost in the Digital Dictionary was lost in the School Lab, when I came to class. It School Lab, when I came to class. It is a new one. if you have found it, is a new one. if you have found it, Please return to Please return to

• ML. Irasth,ML. Irasth,• Grade 11A.Grade 11A.

12.1V12.1V Write a paragraph on one of the Write a paragraph on one of the following following topic. Use about 50 words.topic. Use about 50 words.

A festival you celebrate / Values of school games / My classmates / My pets / Teachers Day / The post man / Your school English Day/ A festival celebrated /Your school Sportsmeet

• The Values of School GamesThe Values of School Games • All schools make games All schools make games compulsorycompulsory for their students for several reasons. for their students for several reasons. • First of all, games provide healthy exercise out in the open where the air is fresh First of all, games provide healthy exercise out in the open where the air is fresh

and and invigoratinginvigorating. This is essential especially after hours of sitting in a crowded . This is essential especially after hours of sitting in a crowded classroom. Students welcome this as it is a welcome change from classroom classroom. Students welcome this as it is a welcome change from classroom activities.activities.

• Secondly, games help students to mix around and teach them to co-operate with Secondly, games help students to mix around and teach them to co-operate with their teams whether it be netball, football or basketball. This team spirit is vital their teams whether it be netball, football or basketball. This team spirit is vital as it encourages loyalty and discipline. as it encourages loyalty and discipline.

• Furthermore, games teach students to take losses in the right spirit as they learn Furthermore, games teach students to take losses in the right spirit as they learn one cannot win all the time. By losing a match, students learn to accept failure or one cannot win all the time. By losing a match, students learn to accept failure or defeat and strive for a better performance in the next match. At the same time, defeat and strive for a better performance in the next match. At the same time, they learn to give credit to the wining team and display good sportsmanship, they learn to give credit to the wining team and display good sportsmanship, thus strengthening a good relationship whether it is at school, district, national or thus strengthening a good relationship whether it is at school, district, national or international level. international level.

• Games help students to relax and forget the worries and problems they may Games help students to relax and forget the worries and problems they may have encountered in their school work. As the saying goes, 'All work and no play have encountered in their school work. As the saying goes, 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy'. Tomakes Jack a dull boy'. To sum up sum up, a healthy mind in a healthy body is what we , a healthy mind in a healthy body is what we needneed

My  ClassmatesMy  Classmates• There are thirty-five students of all races in my class. They include There are thirty-five students of all races in my class. They include

Chinese, Malays, Indians, a Eurasian, an Arab and a Filipino. We get Chinese, Malays, Indians, a Eurasian, an Arab and a Filipino. We get along well and are a happy lot. along well and are a happy lot.

• The outstanding ones in my class are Wong, Harun and Segar who The outstanding ones in my class are Wong, Harun and Segar who excel excel inin sports and games. Shum, Ravi, Hamid and Johnny are sports and games. Shum, Ravi, Hamid and Johnny are excellent in studies and we are proud of them. excellent in studies and we are proud of them.

• The funniest characters are Jim, Ronnie and Seng who are always The funniest characters are Jim, Ronnie and Seng who are always joking and are the source of much laughter in the class. Jim is the joking and are the source of much laughter in the class. Jim is the fattest of all and we call him the 'Incredible Hulk'. Seng is as thin as a fattest of all and we call him the 'Incredible Hulk'. Seng is as thin as a rakerake and we call him 'Grasshopper' or 'Coconut Palm'. Ronnie is always and we call him 'Grasshopper' or 'Coconut Palm'. Ronnie is always heard quoting wise sayings, so we call him 'Professor'. Then, there is heard quoting wise sayings, so we call him 'Professor'. Then, there is Jack, an excellent dancer who is vain and very proud of his handsome Jack, an excellent dancer who is vain and very proud of his handsome look. We call him 'John Travolta' because he loves to dress after the look. We call him 'John Travolta' because he loves to dress after the star and star and takes pride takes pride inin his appearance. I shall feel sorry when we his appearance. I shall feel sorry when we have to part at the end of the school year.have to part at the end of the school year.

Teachers'  DayTeachers'  Day• Every year, all schools throughout Malaysia celebrate Teachers' Day - a Every year, all schools throughout Malaysia celebrate Teachers' Day - a

day to honour and remember our teachers who are our leaders and day to honour and remember our teachers who are our leaders and who guide us in our education during our youthful days. Teachers are who guide us in our education during our youthful days. Teachers are very much a part of a student's life as they influence a child, right from very much a part of a student's life as they influence a child, right from Kindergarten days to Upper Secondary days; and perhaps beyond. It is Kindergarten days to Upper Secondary days; and perhaps beyond. It is they who prepare the child for his or her life in society. they who prepare the child for his or her life in society.

• Teachers' Day is held to show our appreciation to our teachers who Teachers' Day is held to show our appreciation to our teachers who work hard and bear patiently with us. In most schools, pupils bring gifts work hard and bear patiently with us. In most schools, pupils bring gifts of flowers, presents and other of flowers, presents and other tokenstokens, which are sometimes hand-, which are sometimes hand-made, to show that they care for their teachers. A party is held where made, to show that they care for their teachers. A party is held where tasty refreshments and drinks are served in the classroom for both the tasty refreshments and drinks are served in the classroom for both the teachers and the students. Everyone has a good time and the day ends teachers and the students. Everyone has a good time and the day ends earlier than usual. earlier than usual.

• Teachers play a very important role in the development of a child. Teachers play a very important role in the development of a child. However, their efforts are seldom appreciated. That is why Teachers' However, their efforts are seldom appreciated. That is why Teachers' Day is so significant to teachers; it is only on this day that they are Day is so significant to teachers; it is only on this day that they are appreciated and honoured for their deeds.appreciated and honoured for their deeds.

My  PetsMy  Pets• have two pretty birds as pets. They are green-and-blue have two pretty birds as pets. They are green-and-blue

budgiesbudgies. Their home is a shady tree in the garden . Their home is a shady tree in the garden where they are free to fly from branch to branch. Yet where they are free to fly from branch to branch. Yet they are safe from the cat as the whole tree is inside a they are safe from the cat as the whole tree is inside a wire enclosure. I have nailed a wooden box on the tree. wire enclosure. I have nailed a wooden box on the tree. This is their 'nest' where they sleep at night and where This is their 'nest' where they sleep at night and where they find shelter whenever it rains. My pets are called they find shelter whenever it rains. My pets are called 'Polly' and 'Sally'. They enjoy flying about among the 'Polly' and 'Sally'. They enjoy flying about among the branches and they branches and they chirpchirp happily all day long. Every happily all day long. Every morning, I feed them with birdseed and give them a morning, I feed them with birdseed and give them a bowl of water to drink. I also clean their 'nest'. bowl of water to drink. I also clean their 'nest'.

• They are pretty birds and I like to watch their They are pretty birds and I like to watch their movements. I find them movements. I find them cheerycheery and lively, so I never and lively, so I never feel dull spending my time with them. I love my pets feel dull spending my time with them. I love my pets very muchvery much

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A picnic I enjoyed• The outline:• 1. When? Where?• 2. Who went along?• 3. How much I enjoyed• 4. The end

The use of television• The outline:• 1.A wonderful invention• 2.Why it is popular• 3.Why it is useful• 4.The end

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