Reading Pp Part 2

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MUET 800 / 3 Reading

Time: 1 hour


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PRE-READING ACTIVITYMOTHERS CHOICEMOTHERS CHOICE

Task: 7Task: 7

There are many local herbs andThere are many local herbs and

plants which have medicinalplants which have medicinal

properties. Think of some of themproperties. Think of some of them

and complete the table below.and complete the table below.


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WHILE READING ACTIVITIESEmploy both top-down and bottom-up processing strategies to engage with the text.

Top-down :tapping into background knowledge of the topic / situation.

Bottom-up: the reader relies on the language in the text, words that create meaning.

This part consists ofThis part consists offourfour

tasks.tasks.


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Task 8AIM:

Demonstrate your ability toDemonstrate your ability toget at the gist or main idea ofget at the gist or main idea of

the text that you process.the text that you process.


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Task Sheet 8:The Point Is

Read each paragraph carefully and

then choose the statement that

best summarises the main idea ofeach paragraph.

Indicate your choice by ticking the

appropriate box.


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1. Not all species of plants withmedicinal properties are used as

herbal remedies

2. Out of the many species ofplants with medicinal properties,some are used as a womens tonicand to alleviate illnesses.

3. In recent years, theinvestigation and development ofherbal medicine have been

encouraged and are no longerconfined to the rural areas.


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Answer:

3 In recent years, theinvestigation and developmentof herbal medicine have been

encouraged and are no longerconfined to the rural areas.


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Task 9

AIM:

Process a substantial piece ofwriting and answer the

questions that are sign-postedthroughout the text.


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Task sheet:9Of Forgotten Treasures

Read the text, answerthe sign-postedquestions.


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,saying. But Malaysian researchers are busyproving otherwise. Numerous rainforesttrees and plants long known for their

medicinal values are now proving to havemonetary value as well.

What is the main ideahere?

Identifyingmain ideas

Plants withmedicinal valueshave monetary

value

SkillAnswer

aragrap


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aragrapMalaysian rainforests support about 1200 species

of plants with medicinal properties, of which 60 arecommonly used in traditional remedies. For example,

kacip fatimah (Labisia pumila)is widely used inpostnatal care, as a womens tonic, and forgynaecological problems. Anda powder made fromthe root ofmata ayam (Ardisiacrenata)canalleviate fever and diarrhoea.

What 2 plants mentioned havemedicinal properties? SkillAnswer

Extractingspecificinformation

Kacip fatimah(Labisia pumila),

mata ayam (Ardisia

crenata)

government has encouraged investigation and development of


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government has encouraged investigation and development ofherbal medicines.The Institute for Medical Research(IMR) has been directed by theHealth Ministry to gear its research towards establishing theeffectiveness ofnatural products. Through the IMR,the ministry

has also set up a Task Force on Herbal Medicine to investigate thedevelopment of pharmaceuticals from medicinal plants.

Locate 3 statements which suggest that the governmentwishes to exploit the medicinal value of plants.

Extractingspecificinformation,

Understandingrelationshipsbetweensentences

government has encouragedinvestigation and development of herbalmedicines

IMR has been directed by the HealthMinistry to gear its research towardsestablishing the effectiveness of naturalproducts.

the ministry has also set up a TaskForce on Herbal Medicine to investigate

SkillAnswer


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Malaysian universities and institutes, it foundthat tongkat ali traditionally valued as anaphrodisiac could also be used to treat

malaria. Another important finding byUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is a compoundderived from the wood of an indigenous tree,which successfully shrinks cancer tumours in

rats.

Name some of the illnesses thatcan be cured with traditionalherbs

Extracting specificinformation

Malaria

cancer tumoursin rats

SkillAnswer

Paragraph 5


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Paragraph 5 But there is little point in discoveringvaluablerainforest remediesif theingredients become extinctwithin a few yearsdue to deforestationor over-

collection. In viewof this, theForest Research InstituteMalaysia (FRIM) istesting herb cultivation on trial plotsinthe forests and on disused land,andbyinter-cropping in plantations.

What do you think will happen withthe deforestation of rainforests?

Distinguishingthe relevantfrom theirrelevant

Loss of valuable medicinalplants

Necessity to find alternativeareas of

cultivation or medicinal plants

SkillAnswer

Paragraph 6


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Paragraph 6 It is found thatmost ingredients can be cultivated, but about15 per cent- including tongkat ali, kacip fatimah andmengkunyit refused to grow anywhere except in therainforest. Consequently, manylocal manufacturers in the

burgeoning herbal products industryraise these herbs onsmall plots in the forests.

Why do you think people are more aware ofthe local flora?

Appraisinginformation,

drawing conclusions,

understanding

relationships between

It has monetary value. The medicinal propertiesare made

more well-known.

SkillAnswer

Paragraph 7


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Paragraph 7Discovering Malaysias herbal wealth has not only

increased understanding and appreciation of the localflora but it has alsogiven rise to a flourishing local herbal

products manufacturing industry. Thishasmade it allthe more important that Malaysia should conserve andsustain its unique rainforests

What doesthisrefer to?

Understanding

relationshipsbetween sentences

given rise to a

flourishing localherbal productsmanufacturingindustry

SkillAnswer


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Task 10

AIM:

Understanding the writers

views, attitudes or intentions


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Task sheet: 10A Or C ?

Write:

A to express appreciation

C to signal concern


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From the text it is apparent that

the writer expresses hisappreciation for the medicinalvalues of rainforests as well as

his grave concern for the futureof these forests.

Reproduced below are phrasesused by the writer.

expresses appreciation and C if it


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expresses appreciation and C if itsignals concern.

the ministry has also set up aTask Force on Herbal Medicine

6

Malaysia should conserve andsustain5

now proving to have monetaryvalue

4

but about 15 percent.

refused to grow anywhere.

3

But there is little point 2change is underway.1

CC

CC

AA

AA


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Task 11

AIM:

Process at word level and

focus specifically on

vocabulary.


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Task sheet: 11In Other Words

Find words in the text thatFind words in the text that

convey the given meaningconvey the given meaning


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Task 11: In Other Words

supply with necessities andsupport

sustain7

growing or expandingburgeoning

6

growing crops or plants.cultivation

5

native or originating wheresomething is found

Indigenous

4to pitch something at acertain level

gear3

relieve or help in reducingpain,

discomfort or illnesses

alleviate2medicationsremedies2

MeaningWordParagra

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POST-REA DI NGACTI VI TY Task: 12 Readi ng Comes Al ive


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MaterialsNeeded :

Aloe Vera

Cucumber

Pandan leaves

Hibiscus leaves

Ginger

Papaya

Pegaga Serai

Henna Turmeric


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Time: 15 minutes

In groups of 4:

Discuss the uses of the herb/ plant

that your group has received.

Based on your discussion above oranswers in the pre-reading activity,demonstrate the herb / plant canbe used to treat an ailment /enhance beauty.


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Task 13:Task 13:

Packing It AllPacking It All

AIM:AIM:

Developing teaching materialsDeveloping teaching materials

TIME:TIME:

2 Hours2 Hours


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Materials required:Materials required:

Past-year 800 / 3 ReadingPast-year 800 / 3 Reading

paperspapers

Teachers Guide to MUETTeachers Guide to MUET

Test SpecificationsTest Specifications


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InstructionsInstructions

Work in groups of 4.Work in groups of 4. Refer to a past-year 800/3 ReadingRefer to a past-year 800/3 Reading

paper and prepare a complete lesson.paper and prepare a complete lesson.

Include:Include:a pre-reading activitya pre-reading activity

2 or 3 while reading activities2 or 3 while reading activities

a post-reading activitya post-reading activity

Prepare the answer keyPrepare the answer key..

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