Academic Transformation Module 5 SECTION C (GRAMMAR, SPELLING AND PUNCTUATION) Academic Transformation Module 6 Academic Transformation Module 7 SECTION E (READING COMPREHENSION) Academic Transformation Module 8 ENGLISH PAPER 1 A. WORDS LEVEL CONTENTS (1) TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ANIMALS BUILDINGS AND PLACES OCCUPATIONS RELATIONSHIPS THE BODY
CLOTHING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES VEGETATIONS FOOD, DRINKS AND MEALS TABLEWARE AND KITCHEN UTENSILS Academic Transformation Module 9 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Gardening tools Carpentry tools Cleaning tools Writing tools Sewing tools
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Gardening and carpentry tools
Watering can Wheelbarrow Rake Shears Sickle Shovel Lawnmower spade Hammer Ladder Screwdriver Nail Spanner Pincers Drill Saw
Lamb Lunch Dinner . Pickles Pie Pizza Sugar sauce Academic Transformation Module 23 TABLEWARE AND KITCHEN UTENSILS flask kettle dish rack rolling pin pan knife bottle opener can opener mortar and pestle dustbin grater spatula strainer chopsticks bowl glass fork plate ladle spoon pot basin wok jar
Academic Transformation Module 24 WORDS LEVEL CONTENTS (2) TRANSPORTS ELECTRICALS ITEMS FURNITURE GAMES, SPORT AND EXERCISES MUSICALS INSTRUMENTS SYNONYMS ANTONYMS GENDER DAYS AND MONTHS Academic Transformation Module 25 TRANSPORT aero plane hot-air balloon ambulance bus jeep lorry car motorcycle scooter taxi train trishaw tricycle
truck van four wheel drive canoe dinghy ferry hovercraft junk motorboat raft sampan ship yacht Academic Transformation Module 26 ELECTRICAL ITEMS Ceiling fan Table fan Air conditioner Water heater Blender Stand lamp Electric kettle Toaster
Academic Transformation Module 30 SYNONYMS Achieve-accomplish Answer reply Animal beast Bad evil Big large Burglar thief Brittle fragile Broad - wide Check examine Close shut Clever smart Cry sob/weep Dangerous - risky Damp moist Fall drop Home - residence Academic Transformation Module 31 ANTONYMS
Above below Attack defend Before after Begin end Buy sell Catch throw Cold - hot Academic Transformation Module 32 GENDER Actor actress Boy girl Bridegroom bride Dad mum Emperor empress Husband wife King - queen Academic Transformation Module 33 DAYS AND MONTHS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
POSSESIVE ADJECTIVE + NOUN COMBINATIONS PREPOSITION + PLACE COMBINATIONS SIMILES TIME PHRASE
Academic Transformation Module 35 PHRASAL QUANTIFIERS AND COLLECTIVE NOUNS An army of soldiers An audience of people A band of musician A herd of cattle A litter of cubs An army of ants A collection of stamps
Afraid of he is afraid of dogs Angry with I am angry with my brother Angry about I am angry about the matter Excited about The boys are excited about the trip. Famous for Jacky Chan is famous for his stunts. Academic Transformation Module 37 ADJECTIVES + ADJECTIVES COMBINATIONS Big black cat Angry young woman Long black hair Small old man Big white horse Big round table Long thin face
Academic Transformation Module 38 POSSESIVE ADJECTIVE + NOUN COMBINATIONS My book His car Its tail Their friends Young hair Our house Her dress Academic Transformation Module 39 PREPOSITION + PLACE COMBINATIONS At home In the kitchen On the wall Outside the cave Under the bridge Within the compound At the roadside In the river Academic Transformation Module 40 SIMILES As devoted as a mother As happy as a king As helpless as a baby As angry as a bull As brave as a lion As alike as two peas As cold as ice As easy as ABC Academic Transformation Module 41 TIME PHRASE At night At midnight Every day In the morning On Saturday Twice a week Two weeks ago Once a week Academic Transformation Module 42 C. SENTENCE LEVEL One picture for each questions Choose the best sentence to describe the picture TO SCORE you must know a lot of action words? How many words? Academic Transformation Module 43 ACTIONS WORD
Carry Pat Swallow Kneel Knock Lift Wash Bite Sit Chase Pull Wipe Write Stand Hide Push Sweep Draw Lie Receive Drop Mop Paint Crawl Give Squeeze Brush Read Climb Buy Pick Wring Erase Listen/hear Sell Punch Clean Teach Speak/talk Help Pinch Cook Dance Shout/yell Sleep Slap Iron Sing Whisper Rest Beat Prepare Run Scold Fall Hit Take Walk See/watch Fly Scratch Throw Jog Cry/weep Make Kick Catch Squat Laugh Put Touch Eat Jump Dig Show Caress Chew Hop Drink Wear Academic Transformation Module 44 ACTION WORD TWO Academic Transformation Module 45 D. SOCIAL EXPRESSIONS
TO GREET TO BID FAREWELL TO INTRODUCE TO MAKE REQUESTS TO ENQUIRES TELEPHONE CONVERSATION TO ENCOURAGE FESTIVALS SPECIAL OCCASIONS OTHER SITUATIONS EXERCISE 4
Academic Transformation Module 46 E. GRAMMAR, SPELLING AND PUNCTUATIONS Never give up cause u can do it. Rome was never built in a day! Academic Transformation Module 47 GRAMMAR NOUNS PRONOUNS ADJECTIVES PREPOSITIONS ARTICLES CONJUNCTIONS ADVERBS MODALS
TENSES SUBJECT-VERB-AGREEMENT POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE STATEMENTS QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES QUESTIONS TAG
Academic Transformation Module 48 NOUNS - common and proper, countable and uncountable, singular and plural. PRONOUNS he, she, mine, yours, his, theirs ADJECTIVES oval, square, big, tall, blue, red PREPOSITIONS on, in, beside, under, over ARTICLES an, a, the CONJUNCTIONS and, or, but, because, so ADVERBS sweetly, quickly, soundly, hungrily MODALS must, have to, could, should Academic Transformation Module 49 TENSES present, past, future SUBJECT-VERB-AGREEMENT - The girl is present today. - Amrit walks to school every day. - Abu and Lily play chess. - The water is hot. - The pupils are happy.
Academic Transformation Module 50 POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE STATEMENTS I am your friend. I am not your friend
Come nearer. Do not come nearer
The car is moving. The car is not moving
Academic Transformation Module 51 QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES - Is this my new bag? Yes, it is. No, it isn't.
- Are these Hakim's books? Yes, they are. No, they aren't.
Academic Transformation Module 52 QUESTIONS TAG It is noisy, isn't it? Yes, it is.
Read the instruction carefully. Study the picture and words given. Understand the whole / main ideas about the picture. State verbs and nouns. Use the words to make five sentences to describe the picture. Make sure you understand the meaning of the words given. If not do not use the word. Find your own word that can be related to the picture. Use linkers and conjunctions where appropriate. Try to write compound and excellent sentences.
Academic Transformation Module 60 1. Your sentences should contain : * place * activities * facts 2. Try to spend only 15 minutes on this section. You are advised to use simple present or present continuous tense. Add suitable and relevant information to make your sentences interesting. Use different types of pronouns. Write various types of sentences. Read the sentences and check if they are logical. Make sure the sentences describe the picture correctly. Check your answers and correct any mistakes in grammar, spelling and punctuation. Hot tips Academic Transformation Module 61 Lets try it out. children sitting spinning tops marbles kneeling women flying kites park bench tree Academic Transformation Module 62 How to construct sentences. What to do ?
A. List the nouns and verbs.
Noun * a word or a group of words that represent a person, a place, a thing or activity, ( cloth, tea, football ), a quality or idea ( danger, happiness ).
Verb * a word or a group of words that used to describe an action, experience, or state : for example : come, put on, be etc. Nouns Verbs Boy Flying kite Girl Sit Children Kneeling Park Playing Academic Transformation Module 63 B. Write sentences based on the picture. Nouns / Subject (who) Verb (what) Object / Information (what/where/when/why) children are at the park. boys are flying kites in the park. girl women is sitting are sitting on a bench. boys are kneeling on the ground. park is clean and beautiful. boys boys playing spinning marbles. tops.
Academic Transformation Module 64 B. Write sentences based on the picture.
1. The children are at the park. 2. Two boys are flying kites. 3. Two women are sitting on a bench. 4. Two boys are kneeling on the ground. 5. The park is clean and beautiful. 6. Two boys are playing marbles. 7. Two boys are spinning tops. Now read this. 1. The children are doing their own activities happily in the park. Academic Transformation Module 65 2. There are two boys flying their beautiful kites in the park because it is a windy day. 3. The girl with the pony tail haired is sitting beside her friend on a wooden bench under a big shady tree. 4. Two women are sitting side by side on a wooden bench while talking to each other. 5. A boy who wears a cap is kneeling opposite his friend on the ground and they are plating marbles. 6. Two boys wearing t-shirts are spinning tops happily. 7. The park is big and it looks clean and beautiful. 8. There are trees and bushes in the park. Academic Transformation Module 66 Another strategy 2 1 Bapa Saya Pilih Iklan Ayam Lahad Datu Berapa Siapa Pakai apa Is/are Apa dibuat lagi Di mana Academic Transformation Module 67 Academic Transformation Module 68 Nouns / Subject (who) Verb (what) Object / Information (what/where/when/why) children are at the park. boys are flying kites in the park. girl women is sitting are sitting on a bench. boys are kneeling on the ground. park is clean and beautiful. boys boys playing spinning marbles. tops. Two smart boys who are tall are playing kites in the park. Two smart and tall boys are flying their kites at the park. A boy wearing a cap is playing with some marbles with his best friend. Sarah with the pony tail haired is sitting on a wooden bench under a shady tree. A girl with her hair in bunches, is sitting on wooden bench under a tall shady tree.
Other appropriate answers. Academic Transformation Module 69 Lets try and do. Academic Transformation Module 70 Academic Transformation Module 71 For PART (A) , read and understand the instruction. Look at the criteria given. Relate the criteria with the keywords in the table.
Examples : * aluminium tin * 300ml * RM 1.30 * free 1 pack of tissues with 6 tins of drinks * fresh orange and sugar
Academic Transformation Module 72 Look at the table and find information you need to complete the table. Match your information with the keywords given in the table. Transfer the information to the blanks in the table. For PART (B), choose one option that you can give good reasons. Use the information to help you list out reasons. Ask yourself questions on why you choose the item based on the criteria / keywords.
Example : Aluminum tin : easy to open light and easy to put in the bag could be recycled can use the tin to make a pencil holder
Academic Transformation Module 73 Write your reasons.
1. 300ml enough for me 2. RM1.30 have enough money to buy - cheaper than the two others - can use my own pocket money - the price is reasonable and affordable 3. Free items share the free drinks with siblings or friends. - could save budget / money 4. Fresh orange and sugar healthy and refreshing drink - orange contains a lot of vitamin C - good for health 5. Write complete sentences neatly and clearly in the space given. Be careful with your spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Hot tips Try to spend 25 minutes. Take extra care when reading the instruction and information. Give 5 reasons. Academic Transformation Module 74 I would choose orange juice because it is my favourite drink. It contains vitamin C so it is good for health. It is a nutritious and refreshing drink. It could quench my thirst. The price is reasonable and affordable. I have enough money to buy it. Although the orange juice comes in 300ml per tin, I think it is still enough for me. I will get six tins of drinks and I could share the drinks with my siblings and friends. This will save my budget. Besides, it is packed in aluminium tin which is light and easy to take to picnics or schools. Other than that, it is very easy to open and it could be recycled. I can use the empty tin to make a pencil holder and it would be nice to me. Based on these reasons I think it is the best choice for me.
Academic Transformation Module 75 SUGGESTED EXAMPLES OF KEY WORDS/PHRASES WHEN WRITING SUPPORTING REASONS FOR QUESTIONS 2B
TOPIC SUGGESTED WORDS/PHRASES/SENTENCES
Price/fee/ fare
1. It is cheap/the cheapest. 2. It is reasonable and affordable. 3. The price of RM_________ ,is reasonable and affordable. 4. The price is RM ________.It is cheap and within my budget. 5. The price is RM________. It is cheap and l can afford it with my own pocket money. 6. The price is low/high.
Time / Duration
1. The time is suitable for me as l am free at that time. 2. The time is convenient for me as l do not have a tight schedule. 3. It starts from _______ to _______ 4. It lasts for ________ hours. Academic Transformation Module 76
Facilities 1. The facilities available are __________ l love ________ because its _________ 2. The rooms are big, clean , spacious air-conditioned, well-managed etc
Colours 1 . It is available in ______,______and_____ 2. It comes in _______ and______ 3. __________ is my favourite. 4. I like_________ because its bright / beautiful / attractive
Products 1. It is more lasting. 2. It is more durable. 3. It is stylish. 5 It is of high quality. 6. It is comfortable. 7. I like Malaysian products because they are of high quality. 8. As a Malaysian I will always supportour local products. 9. By buying Malaysian product l would contribute towards my countrys economy 10. Although it is an imported product ,l would still buy it because l really like it. Academic Transformation Module 77
Contents of books, magazines or television programs
1. The story is ________interesting/adventurous/ exciting/thrilling/ informative/amusing/fascinating. 2. It is suitable for me because - I can widen my knowledge. - I can acquire information on______ - I can improve my vocabulary/language.
Hobbies/ Interest (a) Fishing
1. It is relaxing after a hard days work. 2. It is a good form of relieving tension. 3. While fishing I can make new friends. 4. If I get a good catch, I can cook the fish for dinner. I can save marketing expenses.
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(b) Reading
(c) Gardening
1. I can acquire new knowledge. 2. I can gain general knowledge. 3. I can widen my vocabulary/improve my language. 4. I can learn good moral values from stories read. 5. I can learn to think creatively. 6. It is an enjoyable past time. 7. It is an educational pastime, which will help me improve on the language. 8. It is fun and exciting. 9. I can make new friends. I can exchange books or share ideas or opinions on reading.
1. It is a good form of exercise/relaxation 2. I can relieve my tension. 3. I can appreciate the beauty of nature. 4. I can beautify my living room with pretty flowers. 5. I can do my part to protect the environment. 6. I can sell my vegetable or flowers and add to the monthly income. 7. I can save my money because I do not have to buy vegetable everyday. Academic Transformation Module 79
(d) Games
(e) Stamp-collecting
1. It is challenging/exciting/interesting. 2. It is a good form of exercise. 3. I can relive my tension 4. I can learn to be co-operative, tolerant and understanding. 5. I can make news friend.
1. I can acquire and widen my knowledge about other countries. 2. I would be able to know more about the cultures, religions and belief of other people. 3. I can make new friends through exchanging stamps. 4. I can learn to be more patient. 5. I need to have an album for the stamps. I already have one which my gave as my birthday present
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(f) Place
(g) Clothing/ material
1. It is located near my.. 2. It is only a stones throw away from my I can easily walk there. 3. It is situated in a strategic position because...
1. The material used is It is soft. 2. It is very comfortable to wear. 3. It is beautiful and trendy. 4. It is stylish and is in fashion now. 5. The size is very suitable for me. 6. It is manufacture/made inI like the clothes because they are of high quality and more lasting. 7. It is suitable to used for.. 8. It is made of .
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(h) Computer games/ Surfing the internet
(i) Camping / jungle tracking
1. I can acquire information on anything I want to know. 2. I can widen my knowledge. 3. It can help me in my homework/my folio. 4. I can meet and make new friends through online chatting 5. I can send e-mails to my friends. It is faster and cheaper
1. It is thrilling and I can test my endurance. 2. I can learn living skills like cooking and housekeeping, which will be useful in my life in future. 3. There will be a lot of fun-filled activities. 4. It is fun and adventurous. 5. I can learn about team building and cooperation Academic Transformation Module 82 Academic Transformation Module 83 Read and understand the instruction. Study the pictures and words carefully. Circle the keywords - present or past tense. Insert the appropriate words and write sentences. ( adverbs, proverbs, adjectives, similes etc ) Using the notes given, write a paragraph to describe the pictures. Write a lot of simple sentences. Write a few compound and complete sentences. Write neatly and clearly. If you can write a story, that would be great! Write a paragraph of introduction and closing. Check your grammar, spelling and punctuation by reading the whole sentences.
Academic Transformation Module 84 Academic Transformation Module 85 Hamid is twelve years old. He walks to school everyday as his school is a stones throw away from his house. One day, while Hamid was going home from school, he saw his friends buying burgers at Azlans stall. He was hungry. He wanted to buy a burger but he did not have any money. Hamid had lost his money at school. He was sad. Meanwhile, his class teacher, Puan Mawar, was on her way home. She saw Hamid was looking at his friends. She was sorry for him and decided to help . Puan Mawar went closer to Hamid. She took out some money from her purse and gave it to him. Hamid refused to take the money but Puan Mawar insisted. Finally, he accepted gladly. He thanked his teacher for giving him the money. Academic Transformation Module 86 As Puan Mawar walked away, Hamid rushed to the burger stall. He was as happy as a lark because he could buy a burger for himself. He quickly bought a double cheese burger which is his favourite. When he reached home , he ate the burger. He shared it with his brother. He told his mother that Puan Mawar gave him the money. The next day, his mother asked him to return the money. When Hamid reached his school, he returned the money to Puan Mawar. However she refused to take the money from Hamid. Hamid realized that his teacher was very generous and kind-hearted. Academic Transformation Module 87 Dont worry. If you are unable to write like that.. write like this.
Hamid - going home - friends - burgers
Hamid was going home from school. He saw his friends were buying burgers. teacher - Puan Mawar - looking - gave - money
His teacher, Puan Mawar saw he was looking at his friends. She gave some money to Hamid. Academic Transformation Module 88 You are advised to spend 35 minutes on this section. Take extra care when reading the instructions and notes given. happy - quickly - bought - ate
Hamid was very happy. He quickly bought and ate the burger. Now read this. Academic Transformation Module 89 Academic Transformation Module 90 Academic Transformation Module 91 Academic Transformation Module 92 Academic Transformation Module 93 Academic Transformation Module 94 Academic Transformation Module 95 Academic Transformation Module 96 Academic Transformation Module 97