Enrichment Unit 1 (Lower)

A. Read the passage below. Transfer the relevant information into the fact file.
A chef has a diverse set of tasks. He has to train and manage the kitchen staff. He
has to ensure proper storage of food, equipment and utensils. In terms of food
preparation, a chef has to supervise and coordinate all cooking activities, buy good
and estimate food consumption. Apart from this, he has to plan and price menus. A
chef is also responsible for maintaining a safe and hygienic working environment.
A chef also requires a set of skills for the job. He has to have a keen sense of
taste and smell. He must be able to recognize the slight changes in flavor. This will
allows him to explore bold new flavor combinations and make them work. A
successful chef is also creative and willing to experiment on new dishes.
Another quality a chef needs is being a team player. He must be able to
manage workers, delegate responsibility and work closely with others. However,
aspiring chefs should be prepared to work hard as they have to work evenings and
weekends. A chef must also be well organized and able to plan ahead.

FACT FILE OF A CHEF

What a chef does :
1.____________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________
4.____________________________________________________
5.____________________________________________________

What qualities are needed:

1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________

Enrichment Unit 1
B: You are a reporter. You took notes on a police shootout. Use the notes to
complete the newspaper report.

Place

: Johor Bahru

Incident
Reason

: Police open fire, injured two members of a gang of robbers.

: The men charged at the police with cleavers.

Time

: Pre-dawn raid.

Police Officer

: Inspector Mokhtar Shariff

Outcome

: Policeman fired two shots, injuring the suspects in the shoulder

and thigh before rounding up five other suspects.

Robbers history : Foreigners involved in 48 cases of robbery, murder and snatch

theft in Kluang.
Robbers

: Age between 17 and 22 years old, no valid travel documents.

Items seized

: Two stolen motorcycles, three gold bracelets, a gold ring, four

cleavers, two knives.

______________________: Police were forced to ___________________ and

________________ because the men __________________ during a
__________________. According to _________________,
the__________________________________________.
I t is believed the gang of robbers were _____________________________
________________________. The suspects arrested are
___________________________________________. Among the items seized
were ______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.

Enrichment Unit 2 (Lower)

A: Read the message below and answer the questions.
Dear Mum,
I am staying back in school today for I have to attend sports practice. The
practice is from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. Ill take my lunch in the caf near my school.
Please fetch me from the school gate at 4.15 p.m. Kala asks if you could give her a
lift home.
Pauline
1. To whom did Pauline write her message ?
____________________________________________________________
2. Why must she stay back in school today ?
____________________________________________________________
3. Where will she take lunch?
____________________________________________________________
4. What time will she leave school ?
____________________________________________________________
5. Who wants a lift home ?
____________________________________________________________
B : Read the notice below
NOTICE
HOW TO USE THE LIFT
Reminders when using the lift:

Dont use the lift when the building is on fire.

Dont go inside the lift alone with a suspicious-looking
stranger.
Do not spit in or litter in the lift.
Make sure that the lift is well-maintained.

When trapped inside the lift:

Dont panic.
Try to stay calm.
Press the alarm bell on the wall.
Reassure yourself you will be rescued.

1) Based on the notice write a short paragraph on how we should use the lift.
Use the table below to organize your paragraph.

Main Ideas
1.
2.
3.

Supporting Ideas
1.
2.
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Start with these words :

We must remember these tips when ________________________________
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Enrichment Unit 3 (Lower)

Read the tips below carefully .Then, answer the questions that follow.

Avoid walking alone at night unless absolutely necessary

Keep it well-lit commonly travelled routes
Avoid shortcuts and dark isolated areas
Walk purposefully, know where you are going, project a nononsense image
If you feel threatened, cross the street, locate an emergency phone, or
enter a place of business

Read the statements above. Write T for true and F for false statements.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

One should always be careful when walking alone on streets

Pedestrians are encouraged to walk beside moving cars
We should often walk in routes that we are familiar with
Its safe to walk with a friend than alone
Its recommended to walk in alleys covered with bush
If you are being followed, quickly shout for help
Busy traffic areas are suitable for extensive walking

Choose the correct answer.

1. There tips are very useful for
A amblers
C motorists
B riders
D motorcyclists
2. The aim of these tips is to _________
street crimes.
A bust
C liberate
B discharge D release
3. The phrase know where you are going means
to walk
A casually
C nonchalantly
B idly
D purposefully

4. Which of the following is not true?

A Shun unmarked routes

_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____

B There is safety in numbers

C We should walk in dim areas
D We should walk along known routes
5. When intimidated, you should
A walk in solitary
B walk along isolated areas
C stop walking and start running
D step into a convenience store
6. Who should read these tips ?
A Tracy, a nurse who lives at the nearby hostel
B Josephine, a part-time student who drives to classes at night
C Belinda, a night class teacher who is accompanied by her husband
D Felicia, a model who has chaperoned for her night modeling sessions.

Enrichment Unit 4 (Lower)

A. Rewrite the following sentences by replacing the words in bold with
suitable figurative expressions from the box below.
* turned over a new leaf

* the lions share

* to sit on the fence

*once in a blue moon

* caught red-handed

*a snake in the grass

*at the eleventh hour

*make ends meet

*gave me the cold shoulder

* marched in Indian file

*in hot soup

* raining cats and dogs

1. We cant leave the office now because it is raining very heavily.

________________________________________________________
2. You are in a lot of trouble. The headmaster wants to see you in his
office immediately.
________________________________________________________
3. We go back our hometown very rarely.
________________________________________________________
4. My father adheres to his monthly budget to ensure that he spends
within his income.
________________________________________________________
5. Ali was caught in the act of trying to cheat in the exam.
________________________________________________________
6. The soldiers marched one behind the other in a single file through the
jungle.
________________________________________________________
7. He did not want to choose sides in the quarrel so he decided to stay
neutral.
________________________________________________________
8. The greedy child insisted on keeping the largest part of the pie for
herself.
________________________________________________________
9. I was very hurt when Julie made me feel unwelcome at her party
yesterday.
________________________________________________________
10. My family is pleased that my elder brother has finally changed his
behavior for the better.
________________________________________________________

Enrichment Unit 5 (Lower)

A. Read the passage given and identify the main ideas and supporting
ideas.
When I first joined the residential school, I was really miserable as I thought I could
not adjust to the new school environment. I have even thought of calling it quits
and going back home.
I talked to my sister who gave me a few pointers on what I needed to do.
Her advice game me food for thought. I started by joining the school clubs and
societies and took and active part in them. I joined the English Language Society,
the Red Crescent Club and the tennis club. I made friends with the members in
these clubs and participated in all their activities.
I approached a few of my classmates and realized that we have a lot in
common. The class on the whole was noisy but the students where hardworking.
The class monitor was very friendly but strict. He did not accept excuse for laziness.
One of the students was the class clown. He had the talent of making comical facial
expressions. There were other interesting characters who must have the last word
even with teachers. But, they are harmless and the teachers enjoy such exchanges
with them.
There was a strict timetable and routine at the hostel. Every morning, we
were up by 6.00 a.m. for the morning prayers. Breakfast was at 6.45 a.m. and then
it was off to school before 7.15 a.m. After school, we attended extra-curricular
activities and tuition. Dinner time was at 8.00 p.m. and this was followed by study
time.
Other activities I was involved in the included offering my services for some
of the school activities for the year. I volunteered to help with the school annual
sports day and the fund-raising Food and Fun Fair. I participated in the annual
Cross Country.
I felt much happier after I learned to adjust to the residential school and
hostel life.

Paragraph 1
Main Idea
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Supporting details :
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Paragraph 2
Main Idea
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Supporting details :
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Paragraph 3
Main Idea
:
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Supporting details :
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Paragraph 4
Main Idea
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Supporting details :
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Paragraph 5

Main Idea
:
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Supporting details :
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Enrichment Unit 6 (Lower)

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
1. Please arrange the ______________________(box) on top of one
another.
2. Mother cut apples into ____________________(half).
3. The __________________(woman) came from Cambodia.
4. The_________________ (mouse) will be kept in the laboratory
overnight.
5. The girls wrote their personal thoughts in their
______________(diary).
6. She bought a few ___________ (loaf) of bread just now.
7. The ____________(child) are playing in the park.
8. This year alone she has extracted two ________________(tooth)
9. Christmas is celebrated grandly in most western
__________________ (city)
10. Nigels father owns a few ______________ (factory) in Sabah.
B. Your uncle gave you a new bicycle as your birthday present. Complete
the message to thank him and also invite him to your birthday party.

Dear Uncle______________,
I am so __________________ to receive my birthday present. I wish
to say _______________ for a new bicycle. I am going to enjoy
__________________.
I will be holding my _____________________ this Saturday at 7pm. I
hope you __________________. Mother and Father have not seen you for a
few months.
They will be happy to _____________________________________. They
send their love and regards to ______________________.

Love ,
___________________

C. Your friend has invited you to her hometown this weekend. Complete the
message to say you are going and how you will get there.

Dear _________________ ,
Great ! Now I have a chance to ____________________________. My
parents agree to __________________________. As I am so eager to go, I cant
_______________________.
I will be coming by _____________________________. My father will send
me to _________________________ early Saturday morning. From there, I
____________________________. The journey should take
_____________________________. I hope to reach your hometown before 10 am.
As Im new to the town, I hope you _____________________________. I look
forward _______________________.
Love,
____________

Enrichment Unit 7 (Lower)

Read the text. Complete the graphic organizer with information from text.
Trees plays a vital role in keeping our environment healthy and balanced. The trees
on our planet, however, are being depleted at a rapid rate. Estimation revealed that
more than 50 percent of trees have disappeared due to human activity.
When tree are cleared, it leaves the ground exposed to the elements.
Rainwater washes away the soil because there are no plant roots holding the soil
together. This is called erosion. The loose soil is then deposited into rivers or drains
making them shallow. When it rains, water will overflow because it cannot be
channeled properly. As a result, flash floods will happen.
Forests are homes to many species of flora and fauna. Deforestation destroys
the habitats of all living things in the forests. Plants and animals are pushed to
extinction because of this. We have already lost many plants due to our actions. As
a consequence, there is a loss of biodiversity in the area threatened by
deforestation.
Trees prevent the running off the water and this helps the soil to absorb
flowing water. They draw up water via their roots, which are then released into
atmosphere in the form of vapour. When trees are cut down, it results in the
climate getting drier in that area. This disrupts the natural water cycle, which will
ultimately lead to the reduction of water resources.

Deforestation
problems
Causes

Soil erosion

2.________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________

Effects

1.________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________

Extinction and loss of

biodiversity

4_________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
_________________________________

3.________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________

Fill in each blank with the correct adjective of adverb

scattered

gradually

powerful

largest

repulsive

wide

leathery

solely

The Rafflesia is the worlds __________(1) flower and can be found

____________(2) across the jungle of East Malaysia. It is a parasite that
depends____________(3) upon its host.
The Rafflesia slowly grows out in the form of a cabbage-like bud and
___________(4) opens up to form a large orange bowl, ringed by five
____________(5) petals. The diameter of the flower can be as ___________(6) as
one metre and it can weigh up to seven kilogrammes.
Its __________(7) odour of rotting flesh, however, can be quite
_____________ (8) to most people.

Enrichment Unit 8 (Lower)

Read the conversation below and fill in the black using the words in the box and
your own words.

What

Which

When

Why

Who/Whom

Whose

How

Student A :Hi, I seldom see you around. _____________ are you?

Student B : I am _______________. I am spending a lot of time
__________________. It is my favourite pastime.
_________________________________________?
Student A : Mine is ____________________. I spend at least one hour on it
a day.____________________ time do you spend of yours a
day?
Student B : I dont do it every day.
Student A: So _____________________ do you do it ?
Student B: I do it _________________________________________.
Student A:___________________________________________?
Student B: I like _______________________ because of its two benefits.
Student A: __________________________________________?
Student B : I can __________________________________. Why do you
like yours?
Student A: I like _______________________ because _________________
______________________________________.
Student B: Who encourages you to have this pastime?
Student A: ______________________________. What about you?

Student B: ___________________ I first started when I was_________.

When __________________________________________?
Student A: I __________________________________.
Student B: Talking about our pastimes is ___________________ but I have
to go now.
Student A : Goodbye. See you around.

Enrichment Unit 9 (Lower)

A. Fill in each blank with the correct adjective or adverb.
useful

loyal

brave

thoroughly

hidden
down

lost
away

A dog is a mans best friend. Dogs are very ___________ to their masters
and they can be trained to do many things. Dogs can help to guard the
house and keep burglars _____________.
Dogs have a very strong sense of smell. When trying to catch criminals,
the police will sometimes give the police dogs something that the thief has
left behind. After sniffing the object_____________, these dogs can follow
the scent and find their way to the criminals. In the same way, dogs can
help to save people who are ______________ in the mountains or jungles.
The Bloodhounds and Doberman are breeds that have this keen sense of
smell.
The German Shepherds are also very _____________ to the police.
They are big, strong and __________________. These dogs chase criminals
and hold them _____________ until the police arrive. They are also trained
to sniff out _____________ drugs.

B. Study the homophones below and fill in the blanks with the correct
answers.
1. new / knew
a) The ____________________ girl in school is a good singer.
b) I wish I _______________ how to go back home.
2. sole / soul
a. In the story, the hero sold his _______ to save his love.
b. He was the ______________ survivor of the crash.
3. allowed/aloud
a. We are not _________ to consume food in the classroom.
b. He read the letter ___________________ to the whole class.

4. made/maid
a. She __________ the ornaments with recycled paper.
b. The____________ looks after the child and does all the
housework by herself.
5. herd/heard
a. They ran when the____________ of elephants charged towards
them.
b. They ___________ a knock on the door but there was no one
outside.
6. stationary/ stationery
a. The bus driver fell asleep at the wheels and crashed into
a________ lorry.
b. I bought my math materials from the _________shop.
7. sale/ sail
a. The ship will _____________ at noon tomorrow.
b. The new novel by J.K Rowling will be on ___________ tomorrow.
8. waist/ waste
a. The water level was up to my _____________.
b. We should not _______________electricity.

Enrichment Unit 10 (Lower)

Using the notes given, write a paragraph which makes up an incident which
you help an old lady.

1. way home from school old lady lying on the road

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2. ran to old lady offered help sprained her ankle stopped a cab to
a clinic
________________________________________________________
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3. month later fully recovered to show gratitude bought a laptop
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