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A) EXERCISE 1A: FORMAL LETTER (1)
Present tense is usually used when you write out a speech.
You are the secretary of the Art Club in your school. One of the activities planned is visiting places of
interest. Write a letter to the manager of a batik factory seeking permission to visit the premises.
When writing your letter:
use all the notes given.
elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting.
make sure it is not less tan 1! words.
Sa!"le Ans#er: Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase. Choose the phrase from the table below. Then,
REWRITE the letter in the examination pad.
re"uest for permission #ransport $ %ovember !11
learning the skills of batik printing &ear 'ir
#he details of the visit (.)! a.m. to 1!.)! a.m. %umbers of visitors
e*pose our members to the art of batik
printing
+or your information take up new skills
to grant us permission to purchase interested in buying souvenirs
would be given discounts #hank you Yours faithfully
#he 'ecretary
Art Club
'ekolah ,enengah 'ultan -dris 'hah
.alan /ang 'etia
)$!!! -poh
the proposed date is not
convenient to you
#he ,anager
/aryati 0atik +actory
$12 3ersiaran #awakal
($ !!! 4uala #erengganu
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/aryati 0atik +actory 5 66 members 5 ) teachers
3roposed date and time
#ransport 5 by bus
3roposed activities 5 learn skill
0uy some pieces 7 souvenirs
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You are a student of a secondary school. You are not happy with the services and facilities of your school
canteen. Write a letter of complaint to the principal of your school.
Co!"laints:
"uality of service
7 workers rude? shout loudly
7 not properly attired
7 hair not covered? dirty aprons
cleanliness
7 food prepared? filthy conditions
7 leftover food on tables? stray cats and dogs
food price
7 high and e*pensive
7 students cannot afford
Sa!"le Ans#er: Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase. Choose the phrase from the table below. Then,
REWRITE the letter in the examination pad.
hygiene e*tremely rude health risk
On behalf of filthy conditions too high
stray dogs and cats @ncik Amir 0in .ohar2
#he 3rincipal2
',4 .alan #eko2
!(1!! 0edong2
4edah.
'oo Wee 4im2
+orm ) 0estari2
',4 .alan #eko2
!(1!! 0edong2
4edah.
&ear 'ir2 leftover food dirty aprons
shout loudly burden price of food
swarmed with flies cover their hair effective measures
#hank you Yours faithfully
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Present tense is usually used when you write out a speech.
Sa!"le *uestion:
You are the head prefect in your school. At the beginning of the new school term2 you have been asked to
remind students about the school regulations. Write out your s"ee+ using the notes below:7
ATTIRE:,
'chool uniform 7neat
7wear white shoes and socks
/air 7boys 7 short
7girls 7 short or long 7 long hair must be tied up
%ails 7short
Ma-e u",is not allo#ed in s+ool.
CO$/0CT:,
7%o loitering 7%o handphones
7%o :ewellery 7%o smoking
70e punctual 7<espect teachers
73ay attention in class 7%o playing truant
Sa!"le Ans#er: Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase. Choose the phrase from the table below. Then,
REWRITE the speech in the examination pad.
refresh your memory allowed make7up
school uniform our principal2 teachers and fellow
students
short
head prefect short and neatly combed punctual
keep truant you will have to face the music
tied confiscated <espect
banned pay attention suspended
black sheep influenced regulations
Ans#er E1"lanation
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Welcome to the new school term. - am %uBul +ikrie Ahmad2 the
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like to 8888888888888888888888888888888888 about our school
regulations especially regarding attire and conduct.
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afternoon / evening to..
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from #ss$nta %ospital in
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e.g: I am here to present
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#hank you.
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thank the audience
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attention.
C) EXERCISE &%: SPEEC' ( TAL) (&)
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You are the president of the /ealth Club in your school. Your teacher7advisor has asked you to give a speech
on how to prepare for e*aminations during the school assembly.
make short notes
7 easy to remember
get enough sleep
7 enable mind and body to rest
ask "uestions
7 clear doubts
form group discussions
7 share ideas and viewpoints
Sa!"le Ans#er: ,nderline the correct answer. Then, REWRITE the speech in the examination pad.
A very good morning to the principal2 teachers and friends. - (is(a!) %a:wa Datif2 the president
of the /ealth Club in ',4 #an:ung 0unga. #oday2 - would like to present a speech on how we can
("re"are("re"ares) for e*aminations.
,ost of us would have butterflies in our stomach when e*aminations (is(are) drawing near. We
can be so nervous that we will not be able to focus or concentrate on our (study(studies) and revision.
#herefore2 - would (li-e(li-es) to share with you some tips on how to handle such situation.
+irstly2 it is good idea (to(too) make short notes. #his will make it easier to remember some of
the (i!"ortant(;aluable) points. You do not need to (read(reads) the whole te*t. #his will save you time
(bro#ses(bro#sin2) through thick books. (=e(:ou) can draw mind maps to prepare your short notes.
(Altou2(In addition)2 you need to have enough sleep. %ormally you (#ould(sould) have at
least 1 hours of sleep. (Tis(Tese) will enable your mind and body to rest. -f you have sufficient hours of
sleep2 you will not feel (letar2i+(slo#) the ne*t morning2 but fresh and alert.
Another point (is(are) asking "uestions. You should not (5eels(5eel) shy to ask "uestions in class.
- am sure all teachers would be happy to answer your "uestions pertaining to what is being (tea+(tau2t).
#his will (+lear(release) any doubts that you have. You can also ask ;ourEyour> friends to help you.
+inally2 you can organiBe a group discussion (trou2(#it) your friends. ,ake sure that the
group is not (to(too) big. (Tere5ore(Oter#ise) all of you will divert your attention to other discussions.
A group discussion (5oster(5osters) teamwork between you and your friends. -t enables you to
(di;ide(sare) your ideas and viewpoints. -n this way2 you will be able to understand the lesson
(best(better)>
'o2 as you can see2 you do not need to worry about (5a+in2(a;in2) e*aminations. - hope you
will find (tis(tese) tips useful. Always remember where there is a will2 there is (a(te) way. Aood luckF
/) EXERCISE 7: OPI$IO$
Sa!"le ?uestion:
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<an:it and 'uBana are at a food stall. #hey want to buy some fruit for a class party. <an:it likes local fruit
but 'uBana prefers imported fruit. <ead the dialogue. Who do you agree withG 3rovide reasons to support
your answer.
'uBana : <an:it2 do you prefer to eat local or imported fruitG
<an:it : - love local fruit. #hey are nutritious as well as delicious.
'uBana : - like local fruit too but - prefer apples and pears though. 'omehow2 - feel imported fruit :ust taste
better.
<an:it : Well2 - find local fruit richer in vitamins and nutrients compared to imported fruit. #hey are also
cheaper.
'uBana : 0ut eating too much local fruit can make you fall sick. You definitely wonCt fall sick if you eat too
many apples and oranges.
Sa!"le Ans#er @1: Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase. Choose the phrase from the table below.
Then, REWRITE the letter in the examination pad.
Although +urthermore - firmly believe
twice the content of 9itamin C local fruit are better than imported
fruit
better for consumers
takes "uite a while not so fresh packed and refrigerated
on the other hand cheaper2 fresher and contain more
nutritional benefits
anytime and anywhere
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to our country.
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content than most imported fruit. 88888888888888888888 many believe that oranges are a good source of
9itamin C2 research has proven that our local fruit has 88888888888888888888888888888888888. Docal
fruit also have other nutritional benefits and are 88888888888888888888888888888888888.
#hus2 8888888888888888888888888888 that local fruit are a much better option than imported fruit.
Sa!"le Ans#er @&: Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase. Choose the phrase from the table below.
Then, REWRITE the letter in the examination pad.
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detrimental to health unhealthy side effects overindulging an array of different fruit
easily available easily available2 do not
have unhealthy side
effects and come in
wider variety
- believe that imported
fruit have more benefits
than local fruit
certain periods in a year
get bored wider variety to choose
from
seasonal - agree with any time we want
(O"tion @& 3 A2reein2 #it SuCanaBs o"inion)
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fruit 88888888888888888888888888888888.
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any 8888888888888888888888888888888. /owever2 8888888888888888888888888 in local fruit such as
durians2 rambutans2 mangosteens and langsats can make us fall sick. 'ome local fruit such as durians and
bananas also contain fat2 which can be 888888888888888888888888888888888888888.
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fruit all year round. #herefore2 imported fruit from other countries enable us to get a taste of
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E) EXERCISE 8: REPORT
#he pie7chart below provides information regarding the activities carried out by students of ',4 'eri 3erak
during the school holidays. Write a report for your school bulletin and give reasons for the choices made.
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RE,=RITE T'E REPORT I$ :O0R EXAM PA/>
ACTIDITIES /0RI$4 SC'OOL 'OLI/A:S
Fill in te blan-s #it te +orre+t "rase> Coose te +orre+t ans#ers 5ro! te table belo#>
watching television. camping and :ungle trekking
average background whose parents are mostly
factory workers
to travel2 go camping2 work part7time2 read2 hang7
out with friends and watch television.
highest percentage rela*ing and reduces stress
better background and always pass with flying
colours
believe in early preparations for any ma:or
e*amination
stress and tension <eading and working part time
indulge in outdoor activities as they find it
interesting and adventurous
well7to7do families and travelling has become a
compulsory agenda for them
they learn a lot about foreign customs and culture
whenever travel to other countries
Dast but not least
non7academic materials such as fiction books and
magaBines
to save money from the wages received to buy
things that they like
-n conclusion is regarded as unhealthy and not beneficial
useful and could help them to rela* after working
so hard in school
help build confidence and co7operation among
participants
#ravelling outdoor activity which is camping
it can help them make many new friends to hang7out with their friends
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9arious activities are usually carried out during school holidays. As for students of ',4 'eri 3erak2
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-n a survey carried out2 it is found that the activity preferred by most students is
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As many people believe that school holiday is the time to rela*2 watching television is said to be the best cure
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#here are many uniformed units in ',4 'eri 3erak that organiBe outdoor activities such as
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as they HLI888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888.
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which is 1$J. ,any students prefer to work part7time because they would be able
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is an activity carried out by only 1!J of ',4 'eri 3erak students. #hese students come from
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during the school holidays. 'tudents who travel during the school holidays say that
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F) EXERCISE 9A: ARTICLE (FACTS 3 0SE PRESE$T TE$SE)
=sing the notes below2 write an arti+le for your school magaBine about M/ow 'tudents Can Achieve
'uccessN.
strike a balance in all aspects of life
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study hard and recall information
listen attentively in class
complete homework
:oin co7curricular activities
pick up new skills2 meet new friends
be active in sports and games
take time to rest2 rela* and recuperate
have a balanced diet2 good sleep and regular e*ercise
Sa!"le Ans#er: Fill in the blanks with the correct word/phrase. Choose the answer from the table below.
Then, REWRITE the article in the examination pad.
pick up time build team spirit and leadership
assigned medals and trophies keys
e*aminations attentively effort
memorise strike a balance vital
well7being recall information co7curricular
rest2 rela* and recuperate succeed
'o# Students Can A+ie;e Su++ess
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define success by winning many 88888888888888888888888888888G #o be truly successful2 a student must
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As a student2 we have to put in 8888888888888888 and hard work to understand and remember
what we have learnt. We should study hard and 888888888888888888888888. /owever2 you should merely
not 88888888888888888888888 facts and numbers. Disten 888888888888888888888888888 in class and
complete the homework the teachers have 88888888888888888888 you.
You should :oin 888888888888888888888888888888 activities. Active participation in clubs and
societies helps you to 888888888888888888888 new skills as well as meet new friends. 'ports and games
help to 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888.
Without a healthy body2 it is impossible to 888888888888888888 in other areas. #hus2 one
should always take time to 888888888888888888888888888888888888888. <emember to have
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Aleya Ali
4) EXERCISE 9%: ARTICLE (TELLI$4 EXPERIE$CE 3 0SE PAST TE$SE)
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&uring the last holidays2 the %ature Club of your school spent a few days on #ail -sland. You have visited many
places as indicated on the map. Write an arti+le for your school magaBine on what all of you did on #ail -sland.
Sa!"le Ans#er: Fill in the blanks with the correct word/phrase. Choose the answer from the table below.
Then, REWRITE the article in the examination pad.
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southern tip crystal clear ferried
boat trip like logs
eastern side :ourney kind
interesting rest and rela* headed
deep blue dark wildlife officer
camp out good breakfast sandy beach
star7filled adventurous trudged
laying eggs pass stayed up
e*plored rewarded formations
helpful e*cited
A Tri" To Tail Island
&uring the last holidays2 the %ature Club of ',4 3arit 0esar went on a 888888888888. We decided to
spend a few days on #ail -sland. Our aim was to 888888888888888888888888 after so much of hard work and
studying for the 3,< e*amination. We were very 888888888888888888888888.
On the first day2 we took a ferry and reached the 88888888888888888888 of the island early in the
morning. #he boatman was 8888888888888 enough to direct us to 0andar #ail. When we reached 0andar #ail2
we had a 888888888888888888888888888 of Oteh tarikC and Onasi lemakC. #he people there were
8888888888888888888888888888. #hey told us about the 888888888888888888888 places to visit.
After breakfast2 we travelled along the 888888888888888888888 of the island and came to a lovely
stretch of white 8888888888888888888. We swam in the 888888888888888888888 water. We saw beautiful
corals and fish in the 88888888888888888888 sea. At .!! p.m. we continued our 88888888888888888. We
had to cross a river by 8888888888888888. 3ak Abu2 the boatman who 88888888888888888 us here in the
morning2 took us across the river. 0y the time we reached 4ampung =tara2 it was already 888888888888. We
decided to 8888888888888888888 for the night. #hat night2 we slept 88888888888888 for we were e*tremely
tired after such a long day.
#he ne*t morning2 we 888888888888888888 for a bay where we could watch turtles coming to shore to
lay eggs. We had to 8888888888888888 a river to get there. When we reached there2 a
888888888888888888888 told us that turtles only come to shore to lay eggs during the night. 'o we
8888888888888888 that night. -t seemed like a very long wait but our patience was 8888888888888888.
Watching turtles 8888888888888 was indeed an interesting e*perienceF
#he ne*t day2 we 88888888888888888 some caves in the hills. #he stalactites and stalagmites were very
unusual 8888888888888888888. Again2 we camped out under the clear2 888888888888888888 sky.
#he following day2 before dawn2 we packed and 8888888888888888888 along to 0andar #ail where 3ak
Abu rowed us back to the mainland. -t had certainly been an 88888888888888888888 holiday.
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Ahmad Aiman
') EXERCISE <: RECO0$T (0SE PAST TE$SE)
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&uring the school holidays2 you went on a camping trip with your friends. /owever2 you lost your way
while camping. =sing the pictures and notes below2 write a re+ount on what had happened during the trip.
Sa!"le Ans#er: Fill in the blanks with the correct word/phrase. Choose the answer from the table below.
Then, REWRITE the reco$nt in the examination pad.
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campsite e*hausted put up a night
frantically trail trudged
amaBed spot pitched
e*plore armed eager
rested head report
overcome lost our way ordeal
signaled native led the way
determine
-t was school holidays2 3eter2 <ahmad and - decided to go on a camping trip. We left early in the
morning and reached our 8888888888888888888 in /utan Dipur2 3ahang around noon. When we arrived2 we
followed a narrow 8888888888888888888 leading into the :ungle. We wanted to look for a good 88888888888
to set up camp. +inally2 we 888888888888888888888 our tent near a waterfall.
After cooking our first meal2 3eter suggested that we 88888888888888888888 the :ungle. 'o we
88888888888888 ourselves with several bottles of mineral water2 a small penknife and a torchlight. We were
88888888888888 at the various flora and fauna found. /owever2 after a few hours2 we realiBed that we had
88888888888888888888888888888. We had also finished the last few drops of our mineral water. We were now
feeling 8888888888888888888888. +ortunately2 we came upon a cave. We decided to
888888888888888888888888 there as it was getting dark.
#he ne*t morning2 we were 88888888888888888 to find our way back. 'o we set out to
8888888888888888 the direction of the rising sun and went westward. After walking for about two hours2 we
came to a river. We 88888888888888888888 along the river bank2 following the direction of the river. 0y then2
we were 8888888888888888888 with e*haustion.
'uddenly2 we saw a 888888888888888888 catching fish. We shouted and waved
88888888888888888888888 at him to get his attention. #he native saw us and 88888888888888888 to his
friends. #hey came to help us and 88888888888888888888888888888 to their village. We were given some
food and drinks2 and after that we 888888888888888888888.
#he following morning2 the village headman took us to the police station to make a 8888888888888888.
We could not wait to 8888888888888888 home. We were tired but relieved our 888888888888888 in the :ungle
was over.
I) EXERCISE EA: I$FORMAL LETTER (4IDI$4 A/DICE 3 0SE PRESE$T TE$SE)
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Your younger brother has :ust enrolled into a residential school. /e is facing some problems. Write a letter
to your brother2 giving him some advice on how he can overcome some of his problems. =se the points
given below in your letter.
organise your time
choose friends carefully 7 have an open mind
concentrate on studies
make use of the facilities available
follow school rules
@*pressions used:
as fit as a fiddle in good health
time is gold
bad hats troublemakers
state7of7the7art modern
a healthy mind creates a healthy body
pen off stop writing
0nderline te +orre+t ans#er> Ten6 RE=RITE te letter>
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- hope you F1, is6 are6 #as6 #ereG as fit as a fiddle and not too homesick. All of us are fine back
home although we F&, !iss6 !isses6 !issed6 are !issin2G having you around. - especially miss you as - no
longer have anyone to F7, "lay6 "lays6 "layed6 "layin2G badminton with.
-n your last letter2 you F8, tell6 tells6 told6 are tellin2G me that youCre having some difficulties in your
new school. As you may already know2 life in residential school F9, is6 are6 #as6 #ereG very different from
home. -t is more difficult and you may F<, 5a+e6 5a+es6 5a+ed6 5a+in2G many problems.
FE, In addition6 Sin+e6 'o#e;er6 $e1tG2 donCt fret too much because all these problems can be overcome.
+irst2 make sure that you organise your time FH, 5oolisly6 slo#ly6 #isely6 *ui+-lyG because time is
gold. &ivide your time for doing homework2 studying2 FI, #as6 #ases6 #ased6 #asin2G clothes and so
on. - suggest that you have F1J, a6 an6 teG timetable. 'o2 you may find F11, it6 its6 itBsG easier to finish all
that you have to do and still have some free time for yourself.
%e*t2 please do be careful F1&, on6 in6 at6 o5G your choice of friends. #here F17, is6 are6 #as6 #ereG
bound to be some bad hats around. 'o2 make sure that youCre not F18, in5luen+e6 in5luen+es6 in5luen+ed6
in5luen+in2G by the wrong set of friends. 'tay away from any unhealthy F19, a+ti;ity6 a+ti;itiesG such as
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smoking or drug abuse. #hese F1<, abit6 abitsG will only lead to disaster and :eopardiBe your studies. You
will F1E, !eet6 !eets6 !et6 !eetin2G friends from various cultures and backgrounds. 'o2 please keep
F1H, a6 an6 teG open mind. &onCt F1I, belittle6 belittles6 belittledG anyone elseCs beliefs or traditions. At the
same time2 donCt forget all that you have F&J, learn6 learns6 learnt6 learnin2G at home.
#he main reason you were sent there F&1, is6 are6 #as6 #ereG to help you get better results and
hopefully a scholarship. F&&, 'o#e;er6 %esides6 Tere5ore6 In additionG2 concentrate on your studies and
do well in your e*aminations. #his is your best chance to F&7, a+ie;e6 a+ie;es6 a+ie;ed6 a+ie;in2G your
ambitions. &onCt be shy to consult your teachers if you F&8, as6 a;e6 ad6 are a;in2G any problems with
any sub:ects. YouCre advisable to study in group so that it will be much easier to have discussions.
', 'ains ,uBaffar 'yah is distinguished for F&9, it6 its6 itBsG state7of7the7art facilities. +or that
reason2 make full use of them. 'tudy in the library whenever you can because F&<, it6 its6 itBsG comfortable
and more conducive. #here F&E, is6 are6 #as6 #ereG many reference books you can look at. Your school is
also F&E, e*ui"6 e*ui"s6 e*ui""ed6 e*ui""in2G with the latest computers. 'o2 you can F&H, use6 uses6 used6
usin2G the internet conveniently not only to carry out school tasks or pro:ects but also to F&I, 2ain6 2ains6
2ained6 2ainin2G as much knowledge as possible. 0esides2 play games now and then. - know your school
F7J, as6 a;e6 ad6 is a;in2G tennis and badminton courts. 3erhaps you should F71, ta-e u"6 ta-es u"6
too- u"6 ta-in2 u"G one of these games. F7&, Play6 Plays6 Played6 Playin2G games is not only a form of
e*ercise but it is also a way for you to rela*. 3lus2 a healthy body F77, +reate6 +reates6 +reated6 is +reatin2G
a healthy mind.
Dast but not least2 you should F78, 5ollo#6 5ollo#s6 5ollo#ed6 5ollo#in2G the school rules. %ever
break any rules. #he rules may F79, see!6 see!s6 see!ed6 see!in2G tiresome but they instill self7discipline
and are good for character building. -f you F7<, brea-6 brea-s6 bro-e6 are brea-in2G the school rules2 you
may be suspended or e*pelled. We would be F7E, disa""oint6 disa""oints6 disa""ointed6 disa""ointin2G if
such a thing were to happen.
- hope my advice will F7H, el"6 el"s6 el"ed6 el"in2G you to solve your problems. 3lease write
whenever you F7I, as6 a;e6 ad6 are a;in2G time. We are all an*ious about you and eagerly wait for
F8J, your6 yours6 youBreG letter. - will pen off here. #ake care and goodbyeF
Your loving brother2
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K) EXERCISE E%: I$FORMAL LETTER (TELLI$4 EXPERIE$CE 3 0SE PAST TE$SE)
Your uncle suggested that you and your family visit a tea plantation which was owned by his friends.
Write a letter to your uncle to thank him for his suggestion and to tell the wonderful trip that you had
e*perienced.
Fill in te blan-s by +oosin2 te +orre+t ans#er 5ro! te bo1 belo#> Ten6 RE=RITE te letter>
en:oyable and educational keeping well take a tour
stayed at drove up tour by
tea leaves /ow are you your suggestion
was invigorating were awestruck a sea of green leaves
We borrowed At the end of the tour learnt about
full loads tea plantation 'end my regards to Auntie
had the time of our lives eye7opener waved warmly
grand treat plucking tea leaves fast and hard
made from
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;1>888888888888888888888888888888888 and AuntieG - hope that both of you are
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visit the /ighlands tea plantation. We had such an ;6>88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888
trip.
As we ;$> 888888888888888888888888888888 to the plantation resort2 through the rows of tea
plants2 we ;1> 888888888888888888888888888888 by the vastness of the plantation land. #here were rows
and rows of tea plants like ;K> 88888888888888888888888888888888888882 as far as the eye can seeF
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thing we did when we arrived was to ;L> 888888888888888888888888888888 of the plantation on the back
of a lorry. We chose to ;1!> 888888888888888888888888888888 lorry because in the open vehicle2 we
could almost touch the ;11> 888888888888888888888888888888 as it slowly weaved its way between the
low tea shrubs. #he smell of fresh tea leaves ;1> 888888888888888888888888888888F
#hen the lorry took us to the tea factory where we ;1)> 888888888888888888888888888888 tea
drying and the different grades of tea. ;16> 8888888888888888888888888888882 we had afternoon tea at
the cafP where there were so many delicious cakes and pastries2 some ;1$>
888888888888888888888888888888 tea. +ather gave us a ;11> 888888888888888888888888888888. We
could choose anything we wantedF
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;1K> 888888888888888888888888888888 bicycles from the resort and we went cycling to the
plantation workersC settlement. #hey were very friendly as we passed their houses and they
;1(> 888888888888888888888888888888 at us.
#he ne*t morning before we left2 we got up very early to watch the workers ;1L>
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they were walking with ;1> 888888888888888888888888888888 of tea leaves to the collecting lorries.
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- drink tea now2 - will always remember the tea shrubs and the workers who worked so hard at the
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en:oyed themselves. We really ;6> 8888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888.
;$> 88888888888888888888888888888888888. =ntil then2 byeF
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