Chapter 14

Chapter 14. Success Through Team Effort.

GrammarVocabulary

Sequnce ConnectorsFirst, then, after that, next, finally.

VerbsDiscuss, prepare, write, make, arrange, buy, practice, check.

The use of the word someSome

The use of the word theThe sun, the earth, the Equator,

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)Homographs (words that have the same spelling but different meanings and sounds)

Ate =eight

One = won

Knows = nose 1. the Japanese bow to greet each other

2. you can wear either a tie or a bow.

Exercise: make sentences with these words

1. knew

2. new

3. hair

4. hare 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

father and son - kitchen

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

VerbPrepositionPhrasesMeaning

Turn

Call

Give

Break

look+

+

+

+

+Up

Off

Up

Down

afterTurn up

Call off

Give up

Break down

Look afterCome, arrive

Cancel, dismiss

Stop what one is doing

Stop working

Take care of, guard

3. how to use the word if

4. Wh questions

How / who / what / when / where / why

How / who / what / when / where / whyamIDoing

areyou / we / they

ishe / she / it

wasI

wereyou / we / they

washe / she / it

haveI / you / we / theydone

hashe / she / it

hadI / you / we / they / he / she / it

doI / you / we / theydo

doeshe / she / it

didI / you / we / they / he / she / it

Can

Shall

Will

may

could

should

would

might

Must

Need

Dare

Have to

Ought to

Used to

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

SYLLABLEPOSITIVECOMPARATIVESUPERLATIVE

SINGLE+ LY+ RTHANTHE+ EST

+ ER

- Y + ILY

+ ~ER

2 / MORE- Y + ILY+ MOREMOST

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

Example

PEOPLE

anarmyofsoldiers / workersagangofthieves / robbers / prisoners / workmen

audiencepeoplebatchgraduates

agrouphostangels

hunterspaneljury / doctors

bevygirls / beauties / ladiesgatheringfriends

boarddirectorsparty

choirsingerspossepolicemen

classscholars / students / pupilsstaffteachers / servants

companyactors / actressesteamplayers

crewsailorsthrongpeople

crowdpeople / spectatorstribenatives

floodvisitorstroopsoldiers / scouts

denthieves / robberstroupedancer / actors

3. Collective nouns by gender

Example

MASCULINEFEMININEMASCULINEFEMININEMASCULINEFEMININE

actoractressgodgoddesspolicemanpolicewoman

authorauthoressgrandfathergrandmotherpostmasterpostmistress

bachelorspinstergrandsongranddaughterpriestpriestess

baronbaronessheshePrincePrincess

boygirlheadmasterheadmistressprophetprophetess

boy scoutgirl guideheirheiressproprietorproprietress

bridegroombrideheroheroineshepherdshepherdess

brothersisterhosthostesssirmadam

conductorconductresshusbandwifesondaughter

CountCountessinstructorinstructressson-in-lawdaughter-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!

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