Chapter 14. Success Through Team Effort.

Grammar
Sequnce Connectors
Verbs
The use of the word some
The use of the word the
Vocabulary (New Words)
1. global
2. warming
3. dangerous
4. environmental
5. pollution
Phonetics
Homophones (words that have the same
sounds but different spelling and meaning)
Ate =eight
One = won
Knows = nose
Exercise: make sentences with these words
1. knew
2. new
3. hair
4. hare

Vocabulary
First, then, after that, next, finally.
Discuss, prepare, write, make, arrange, buy,
practice, check.
Some
The sun, the earth, the Equator,

Homographs (words that have the same

spelling but different meanings and sounds)
1. the Japanese bow to greet each
other
2. you can wear either a tie or a bow.
Exercise: write two sentences that has
two different sounds and meanings for
each word.
1. tear
2. wind
3. bear
4. row

Writing (process and procedures)

Write a composition based on the pictures and words given below. Give your composition a suitable title.
Your composition should be not less than 120 words.

Saturday swap duties

mother and daughters fish pond

arrange rocks plants

5

father and son - kitchen

6

chicken vegetables

enjoyed dinner beside fish pond

Example;
This Saturday was not going to be a normal Saturday in the De Silva household. The day before, the
family decided that father and son would swap duties with mother and the two girls. Everyone was looking
forward to this.
Before long, Mother, Samantha and Sheila had put on their shorts, hats and their long-sleeved shirts to
shelter them from the evening sun. They carried a hoe, a spade and other gardening tools and went to the spot
where they wanted to build a fish pond. Soon they were busy digging a hole. Then they laid some waterproof
material in it, to form the base of the pond. Before filing it up with water, they decorated the spot with some
rocks and plants which they bought from the nursery. It was hard but rewarding work.
Father and Stanley were not lazing around. They put on a borrowed apron each and started work in the
kitchen. Father washed and cut a chicken. Stanley did the same with some vegetables. Before long, Father was
ready to cook the chicken and the vegetables. Stanley cooked the rice. Delicious smells filled the kitchen and
both Father and Stanley were pleased with the results of their hard work.
All of them cleaned up and showered before dinner time. Dinner, which was delicious, was served and
eaten out in the garden, just beside the new fish pond. They believed dinner was made even more enjoyable as
they relaxed, enjoyed each others company and admired the results of their labour.
Comprehension.
Based on a text teachers tell students to identify:
1. the beginning, the middle and the end.
2. the problem and solution.
3. words that describes similarities.
4. the message of the story.

Chapter 15. Take Part Take Charge

Grammar
1. the use of the word the
2. simple phrases
Verb
Preposition
Turn
+ Up
Call
+ Off
Give
+ Up
Break
+ Down
look
+ after
3. how to use the word if
4. Wh questions

Phrases
Turn up
Call off
Give up
Break down
Look after

Meaning
Come, arrive
Cancel, dismiss
Stop what one is doing
Stop working
Take care of, guard

How / who / what / when / where / why

How / who / what / when / where / why

am

are

you / we / they

is

he / she / it

was

were

you / we / they

was

he / she / it

have

I / you / we / they

has

he / she / it

had

I / you / we / they / he / she / it

do

I / you / we / they

does

he / she / it

did

I / you / we / they / he / she / it

Can
Shall
Will
may
could
should
would
might
Must
Need
Dare
Have to
Ought to
Used to

Doing

done

do

5. suffixes ment and ion

6. the base words of
a. actively
b. leadership
c. historical
d. donations
7. Phonetics /m/ and /n/.
Writing
School holiday is just around the corner. Write what you and your friends are planning to spend it.
Example is available in the textbook, page 142.
Chapter 16. Happy To Be Malaysians
Grammar
1. Comparison of adjectives (tall, taller, tallest)
Example
SYLLABLE

POSITIVE

COMPARATIVE

SUPERLATIVE

+R
SINGLE

+ LY

+ ER
- Y + ILY

THAN

+ EST

THE

+ ~ER
2 / MORE

- Y + ILY

+ MORE

MOST

2. Collective nouns (a band of, a group of, a troop of, etc)

Example
PEOPLE
army

of

soldiers / workers

gang

of

thieves / robbers / prisoners / workmen

an
audience

batch

graduates

host

angels

hunters

panel

jury / doctors

bevy

girls / beauties / ladies

gathering

board

directors

party

choir

singers

posse

policemen

class

scholars / students / pupils

staff

teachers / servants

company

actors / actresses

team

players

crew

sailors

throng

people

crowd

people / spectators

tribe

natives

flood

visitors

troop

soldiers / scouts

people

a
group

friends

den

thieves / robbers

troupe

dancer / actors

3. Collective nouns by gender

Example
MASCULINE

FEMININE

MASCULINE

FEMININE

MASCULINE

FEMININE

actor

actress

god

goddess

policeman

policewoman

author

authoress

grandfather

grandmother

postmaster

postmistress

bachelor

spinster

grandson

granddaughter

priest

priestess

baron

baroness

he

she

Prince

Princess

boy

girl

headmaster

headmistress

prophet

prophetess

boy scout

girl guide

heir

heiress

proprietor

proprietress

bridegroom

bride

hero

heroine

shepherd

shepherdess

brother

sister

host

hostess

sir

madam

conductor

conductress

husband

wife

son

daughter

Count

Countess

instructor

instructress

son-in-law

daughter-in-law

4. adjectives to describe people

5. Phonetics /l/, /h/, /a/, /e/, /i/, /o/, /u/.
Writing.
Write a short essay why people should spend their holidays in Malaysia.
Example;
Holidays are times to have fun and to relax. It is also a chance to spend time with our families. This is
important to maintain good family relationships. Holidays offer a break from our normal routines. After a
holiday, we will be better able to handle our usual daily routines.
There are many advantages to holidaying in Malaysia. The most obvious one is that we would save
time and money. If we are lucky, we would be able to have the chance to go for more local holidays, rather
than only one expensive overseas holiday! We can travel to places in Malaysia during weekends or public
holidays. It is not possible to travel overseas or to other countries in the same period of time.
Malaysia is blessed with natural and interesting holiday sites. If you like the beach, there are many
excellent beaches, like those in Teluk Chempedak and Batu Ferringhi. There are holiday destinations to cater
to different requirements. Cool and refreshing highland spots are only one or two hours drive from Kuala
Lumpur. The more adventurous may try white water rafting or jungle trekking. There are unspoiled holiday
spots for nature lovers too.
There are many holiday accommodation options to suit every budget. High-class hotels boast of good
locations and superb service and comfort. These are good choices if you want to pamper yourself in luxury.
There are also many mid-range and budget hotels, chalets or rest houses available. All of these employ many
Malaysians. By holidaying in the country you are directly supporting our economy.
Make your next holiday a local one. It is smart to do so!