Keeping a Healthy Lifestyle (Health)

GRAPHIC MATERIALS AND SHORT TEXTS

Question 1 Read the notice below and answer the questions that follow.

1. The offer in the notice states that

A you can buy a kitchen towel for RM50 per piece.

B. you will get a free kitchen towel each time you pay.

C. you will get a free kitchen towel if you spend RM50 or more.

Question 2Study the bar graph below and answer the question that follows.

2. Which of the following statements is true of the pie chart?

Question 3Study the table below and answer the question that follows.

A. Most of the students do not watch television.

B. Just less than half of the students like sports programmes.

C. Most of the students prefer watching documentaries to sitcoms.

D. Most of the students watch news more than any other programmes.

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SMK MEGAT SHAH English Week Activities

3. Based on the information displayed on the score board, which teams drew against each

other?

Questions 4 and 5Read the newspaper extract below and answer the questions that follow.

Kiwi White Island Volcano warning

WELLINGTON: Scientists upgraded their warning on the volcanic White Island, north of the New Zealand capital, yesterday. The small island which is continuously active, erupted on Thursday. Chief volcanologist, Brian Atkinson said a gas plume containing small amounts of ash shot up to 1.8m into the sky. Ash was spotted as far as Whakatane, 60 km from the island. Sulphur dioxide levels were also well above normal. The increased activity was not an immediate hazard to visitors to the island, Atkinson said.

4. Based on the extract which of the following statements is true?

5. The word ‘erupted’ in the extract means

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A. Suria and SegaraB. Segara and Buana C. Purnam and BravoD. Purnama and Segara

A. The island’s volcano is dormant.B. Warning to the public was decreased.C. Tourists who visit the island are in danger. D. Ash was seen 60 km away from the island.

A. blastedB. blow upC exploded

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Question 6Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

6. To apply for the post, the requirements below are necessary except

7. Which of the following is not offered by the company?

Question 8Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows.

8. How long is the promotion for Al-Fayed dates?

A. an SPM or equivalent qualificationB. related experience in clerical workC. good interpersonal skillsD. computer knowledge

A. Medical care B. Annual bonusC. A five-day work weekD. Personal accident insurance

A. 7 daysB. 8 daysC. 9 daysD. 10 days

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Clerical AssistantRequirements: Minimum SPM or its equivalent Good interpersonal and communication skills

(written/spoken) Pleasant personality, dependable Computer literate

Our fringe benefits include: 5-day work week 2 months annual bonus Medical, dental care Personal accident insurance

Interested applicants are invited to submit your application along with copies of your academic certificates and resume, current and expected salaries, contact no. and a recent passport-sized photograph to:

Senior Manager,Metro Publications (M) Berhad

P.O Box 2323, Kajang, Selangor

Closing date: 15 January

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Promotion( from Iran) (11-19th March) Ajwa Dates Promotion (from

Saudi Arabia) (20-29th July) At Special prices!

Questions 9 and 10Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

9. Which of the following is not true of the buffet lunch?

10. How

many dishes are mentioned in the advertisement?

GRAMMAR FOCUS Prepositions of time

Guidelines On is used with days.

Let’s meet on Monday at your house. At is used with noon, night, midnight, and with the time of day.

The hockey match starts at 3 pm. In is used with other parts of the day, months, years and seasons.

She likes to swim in the afternoon.The restaurant was opened in 2001.Snow falls in winter.

Since, for, by, from – to, from – until, during is used to show extended time. Mr and Mrs Ganesh have lived in this town since the fifties. My grandmother will be staying with us for a month. Please return this book by Monday as other students may want to borrow it.We will be at the meeting from 9 am to 11 am. I managed to run out to buy that bag you wanted during my lunch break. Meteorologists have predicted that the dry weather to last from March until October.

SUASANA HOTELThe Oshin Japanese Restaurant will be offering an Executive Buffet Lunch specially presented by Master Chef Ishiwa Okugawa in the true tradition of Japanese delicacies. The lunch is available from Monday to Saturday and will feature dishes such as chilled egg beancurd, boiled green soya bean, chicken and beef with teriyaki sauce, grilled mackerel with salt or teriyaki sauce and tempura. The buffet is priced at RM48++ per person. For reservations, call 03-26262588 ext 3254.

A. It costs RM48 excluding taxes.B. It will be served Japanese style.C. It is presented by a Master Chef.D. It is available seven days a week.

A. sevenB. eightC. nineD. five

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Practice 1

Complete the following sentences with suitable prepositions of time.

on in since for from before during between at by to after until within

1. Alif is going to Singapore for three months.

2. I spoke to Alice on Saturday morning.

3. The students have to finish reading all these books in a month.

4. Let’s meet at eight o’clock on Tuesday.

5. The old woman lived in that house from 1990 to 2005.

6. We have to catch the bus before it is too late.

7. The public library is closed between one and two daily.

8. The actor has worked in Kuala Lumpur since 1999.

9. Madam Lim will be leaving for Seremban at eleven o’clock.

10. Do not lock the door until everyone has left.

11. Please make sure you are home by/before midnight..

12. Both of them met during/at my birthday party.

13. We must finish the project within a year.

14. The movie will only be shown here after the month of July.

15. I will wait for you until you come.

16. The meeting has been postponed to 3 o’clock.

17. Puan Leela told us that she will inform us of her decision by the time school ends today.

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18. Sharifah will be on maternity leave from June to end of August.

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Practice 2Complete the following dialogue with the correct prepositions of time.

Nasir : Hi, Samad! Do you know when the KRY concert begins?Samad: Yes, it’s (1) from 7.30 pm (2) to 10.00 pm. Are you planning to watch them

in action?Nasir : Yes, I have always been a big fan of theirs. Would you like to come along?Samad: Definitely. I would like to get their autographs. We can catch the bus (3) at

five o’clock. Nasir : I am afraid we will have to go (4) before that if we want to get the best seats.

So we have to be there (5) by 6 pm at the latest. Samad: Okay. Let’s leave (6) at 5 pm then. We will reach town (7) within half an

hour. (8) We’ll have time from 5.30 (9) to 7 pm. This means that we’ll have plenty of time to buy some snacks and find the best seats.

Prepositions of Place and DirectionGuidelinesPrepositions of place are used to refer to a point, a surface or a containing area.

The ball is in the box.My little sister put her tooth under her pillow hoping that the Tooth Fairy would come.

Prepositions of direction are used to refer to movement towards something. He is going to the shop.She parked her bicycle in front of the shop so that she could keep an eye on it.

Practice 3Complete the following sentences with the correct prepositions of place.

1. Puan Hajar invited her friend to have dinner at her house.

2. The letter I received this morning is still in the drawer.

3. Rasyad left the English dictionary on the table.

4. You can stay the night at my house if you like.

5. I parked my car next to Hisham’s and accidentally knocked his side mirror when I opened my door.

6. These children live in that house by the river

7. The newly built public library is just across the street.

8. Pak Mat planted some sweet potatoes behind/in front of his house.

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9. The fan above the table needs cleaning.

10. Verghese sits between Atiqa and Fairosza in class.

Practice 4Complete the following sentences with the correct prepositions of direction.

1. Kar Mun almost fell into the river.

2. We drove towards the town but turned back an hour later.

3. Aisyah has returned from her holiday in Penang.

4. I left the keys on the table so I had to go back into the office to get them.

5. We had to pass through two tunnels to get to the historical site.

6. Madam Ling went to the supermarket but could not find what she wanted.

7. Siew Fa received a parcel from her pen pal in France.

8. The rider climbed onto the back of the horse.

9. Jamilah is my neighbour. Her house is beside mine.

10. The horse galloped across the field to the other side of the town.

11. I saw the bull charging towards/at me but I was too scared to run.

12. The naughty kitten jumped out of the box and made a mess on the kitchen floor.

Practice 5Some nouns or noun phrases are preceded by certain prepositions. Complete the following nouns or noun phrases with suitable prepositions.

1. at a good price

2. for sale

3. at a loss

4. for lunch

5. by train

6. in a hurry

7. on time

8. in my opinion

9. in charge of

10. on holiday

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Text Completion Read the passage below and choose the best answer.

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder which is related to the air passage. The known

__1_ are basically regular wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing,

especially at night or _2_ the early morning. This is usually associated_3_ widespread

airflow obstruction within the lung. There is no known cure for asthma but it can be _4_ by

appropriate treatment. This _5_the use of drugs that can control or relieve the disorder.

Among the factors that _6_ asthma are genetic factors and _7_ factors such as smoke and

pollution. Patients suffering from asthma must learn to control their own condition and get

expert __8_ from professionals.

(Adapted from The Star, 2007)

1. A. marksB. cautions

C. symptomsD. warnings

5. A. considersB includes

C. containsD. covers

2. A. in B. at

C. onD. by

6. A. produceB. trigger

C. createD. make

3. A. toB. by

C. withD. from

7. A. clinicalB. emotional

C. psychologicalD. environmental

4. A. organisedB. controlled

C. limited 8. A. instructionB. suggestion

C. guidance

INFORMATION TRANSFERRead the calendar of events below answer the questions that follow.

BLOOD DONATION DRIVEA blood donation drive organised by Kolej Si Manja Kini of University of

Technology (Uitm) , Segamat Campus is on at the Dataran Utama, Johor Bharu Parade between 10 am and 5 pm today

and tomorrow. For enquiries, please contact Adibah Abdul Aziz at

012- 6525488.

Kota Belud Cultural Festival3-6th July

will showcase the rich and diverse culture of the ethnic Bajau

community. Look out for the keduri adat display, colourful dance

performances, local crafts and traditional games. Don’t miss the Bajau riders on their attractively

adorned ponies. All at the Padang, Kota Belud

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HAWKERS’ MARKET

The weekly hawkers’ market can be found in the town centre, Jalan

Sentosa, Kuantan. Local hawker food and bargains for jeans, shirts and household goods are available from 3 pm

right up to 11 pm on Saturdays.

COOKING DEMOPulau Pinang Women’s Association is organising a Chinese New Year

gourmet cooking demonstration by Amelia Beh, editor of YOU COOK

cooking magazine at 9 am, Tanjung Bungah Hall today. Admission is free

and all are welcome. A free recipe booklet will be given to the first 200

participants.BODY WORKOUT

You will have the chance to sweat it out with low impact aerobics on

Thursday and Saturday at Dataran Tasik, Kluang from 8am to

10am every week. The event, organised by the National Health Foundation,

will be conducted by a qualified and experienced instructor. All are welcome.

For details, contact: Farah at 07-7891867

MINING MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTThe Sungai Lembing Museum

in Kuantan has historical records of tin-mining activities which have never been revealed to Malaysians.

Now open for public viewing. Opens daily from 9 am to 5.30 pm.

Entrance fee RM1.00. Free for students in school uniform and

children under 12.For details, call: 09-54678889

Read the information on the calendar of events. Complete the table with the relevant information.

People Place EventRosman and Paul are middle-aged and overweight. They have been advised by their doctor to watch their diet and to do regular physical exercises.

1. Dataran Tasik, Kluang

Body Workout

Bill Stanley, an arts professor in the USA, ison holiday in Malaysia with his family. He isvery interested in the local culture.

Padang 2. Kota Belud Cultural

FestivalTeachers of Sekolah Menengah Sains Johor are helping patients in need of blood as part of their welfare activities.

Dataran Utama, Johor Bharu Parade 3. Blood

Donation Drive

Mrs Chong is preparing for a special dinner for the coming festive celebration. She would like to try some new dishes to cook for her loved ones.

4. Tanjung Bungah Hall Cooking

Demo

Kathleen is doing research on ‘Malaysia’sMining Heritage’. She would like to find outwhat mining techniques were used inMalaysia in the 1960s.

Sungai Lembing Museum, Kuantan

5. Mining MuseumHighlight

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Using the information in the calendar, write short answers to the following questions.

6. Name two cultural events you can see at the Kota Belud Cultural Festival.

Keduri Adat display/colourful dance performances/local crafts/Bajau riders

7. Which event offers a free gift?

The Cooking Demo

8. How would you get more information about the blood donation drive?

By calling Adibah Abdul Aziz at 012- 6525488.

9. Where can you get cheap clothing?

At the Hawkers’ Market

10. When is the museum open for visits?

From 9 am to 5.30 pm

READ AND UNDERSTANDRead the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

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Keeping a healthy lifestyle is important for teenagers. Teenagers need to practice good habits and have a positive outlook in life. Those who do not

follow a good set of habits can become victims of many illnesses. One such illness is anorexia nervosa. It is an eating disorder that affects many people these days. People who are affected by this disorder are mainly teenage girls who see themselves as being overweight even though they are not. However it can also affect teenage boys and adult women and men. People with anorexia nervosa, often called anorexia, have an intense fear of gaining weight. They are obsessed with food and limit their food intake even though they may be too thin. Anorexia is more than just a problem with food. It is a way of using food as a means of starving oneself and dealing with emotional problems. In doing this, they

feel they are more in control of their life. Teenagers who suffer from anorexia nervosa have the wrong idea about their weight.

The disorder is mainly characterised by constant dieting, rapid weight loss and the feeling of being too fat even during weight loss. The term ‘anorexia

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Anorexia nervosa is not just a disorder confined to girls and women. Many teenage boys and men also suffer from this disorder.

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nervosa’ refers to the loss of appetite due to nerves. However, people with anorexia do feel hungry but refuse to give in to their hunger and would rather starve themselves. Teenagers with anorexia may look very thin and use radical measures to lose weight. A modern-day illness, the victims of the disorder show some clear, physical behaviour.

In an effort to remain thin, victims of this disorder constantly make themselves vomit after consuming food. They will make up excuses to go to the bathroom or toilet to get rid of the food they have just eaten. Failing this, they may even resort to taking pills that stimulate urination or cause constipation. Those who can afford it will take diet pills which are available in clinics. Some teenagers refuse to eat or they eat very little. They chew small bites for long stretches of time as they are obsessed with weight gain. Such behaviour makes them very unpopular and consequently results in them feeling isolated as more and more friends avoid them.

In other situations, teenagers who suffer from anorexia nervosa exercise frequently even in bad weather or when they are physically thin. They begin to take up long-distance running and spend a lot of time doing heavy exercises. This is because of the misconception that they are fat or overweight. Society is partly to blame for this as it places too much emphasis on how one looks. Do not be surprised if you come across anorexia victims who weigh and count the calories they take every day! Other physical signs are dry skin and thinning hair on the head. They may also experience a growth of fine hair all over their body.

Teenagers with anorexia are often in a bad mood. They have a hard time concentrating and are always thinking about food. They are always hungry too and feeling hungry gives them a sense of control over their lives and their bodies. Severe anorexia can lead to death. If you notice your friend having such symptoms, you can help him or her by setting aside some time to talk privately about it. Tell your friend your concerns and that he or she may need professional help. You may even ask the school counsellor to help in the matter. What is most important is trust. Avoid pushing your friend into admitting he or she has a problem. Convince your friend that you will always be there to listen when he or she is ready to tell you about it. Eventually, you will need to persuade your friend to seek medical help.

Support from family members is also crucial. The most important thing that family and friends can do to help a person with anorexia is to love them. They must learn about the disorder too so as to give them emotional support. Most cases of this disorder can be solved provided the family plays a role in helping the victims get back their self-esteem and confidence.

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Word Powerdisorder – sickness; penyakitvomit – throw up; muntahsymptoms – signs; tanda-tandacrucial- important; penting

Ana Carolina Reston, a Brazilian model, died of anorexia in November 2006. At her death, she weighed only 88 pounds for her 5’7 frame.

Answer all questions. You are advised to answer them in the order set.

1. From paragraph 1,(a) Who are the main victims of anorexia nervosa?Teenage girls (1 mark)

(b) What does a person who suffer from anorexia nervosa worry about?They worry about gaining weight. (1 mark)

2. From paragraph 2, (a) State two characteristics of victims of this eating disorder.The two characteristics are constant dieting/ rapid weight loss/ the feeling of being too fat during weight loss. (Any two)

(2 marks)

(b) The word radical in the passage can be replaced with extreme (1 mark)

3. From paragraph 4, (a) State a type of physical exercise taken up by anorexic teenagers.

Long-distance running (1 mark)

(b) What misconception do victims of this disorder have?They have the misconception that they are fat or overweight. (1 mark)

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Death

(b) What two things can you do to help someone with this disorder?You can help by setting some time to talk to them privately about it/ tell your friend to get professional help/get help from the school counselor/not pushing him or her into admitting he or she has a problem/ making yourself available to listen to him or her/persuading him or her to seek medical help.(Any two) (1 mark)

5. Why do you think family support is important to teenage victims of anorexia nervosa? They are still young and need the love and care of family members. (Accept any possible

answers.) (1 mark)

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SUMMARY SKILLSGuidelines Read the passage at least twice. Understand the aspect(s) to be summarized. Take the main ideas and leave out supporting details. Focus on what is required of you in the question.

Practice 1

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Read the text about anorexia nervosa again. Then complete the diagram below with the relevant information.

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

What teenagers who suffer from the disorder do.

1. Make excuses to go to the bathroom to get rid of food.

2. Take pills that stimulate urination or cause constipation.

3. Take diet pills.

4. Refuse to eat or eat very little.

5. Chew small bites for long stretches of time.

6. Exercise frequently.

7. Are often in a bad mood.

8. Have a hard time concentrating.

How friends can help them.

1. Set aside some time to talk about the problem privately.

2. Show that they are concerned.

3. Get help from the school counselor.

4. Avoid pushing them to admit they have a problem.

5. Tell them they will always be there to listen.

6. Persuade them to get medical help.

Practice 2Based on the passage given, write a summary on teenagers suffering from anorexia nervosa. Include

how teenagers affected by anorexia nervosa try to lose weight what friends can do to help

Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original meaning.

Your summary must:

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be in continuous writing form (not in note form) not be longer than 130 words including the 10 words given below use materials from lines 28 - 51

Begin your summary as follows:

Teenagers with anorexia may use different methods to lose weight…[15 marks]

WRITING

Guidelines Read the question carefully. Understand your task- you are asked to write an article. Know the format of an article. Use the points or notes given and elaborate the points given by giving relevant

examples or reasons. Organise your points into paragraphs. Once you have finished writing, check for grammatical and spelling mistakes.

Practice 1You are the president of the Health Club. Recently you went to a seminar on dengue fever. Based on the following notes, write an article on Dengue Fever- Prevention is Better than Cure for the school magazine.

What is dengue fever? What are the symptoms? What causes it? How do we prevent it?

[35 marks]Continuous Writing

Guidelines In argumentative compositions, we try to persuade people to agree with our facts, values and arguments. This requires clear and logical thinking. You can use the following strategies:

mention you facts/values/arguments explain your facts/values/arguments develop your fact/values/arguments logically form a conclusion

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TIPSDo some research first before you start writing. You can look for information on the Internet.

Write a composition of not fewer than 350 words on the following:‘Health is wealth’. Discuss.

[50 marks]

LITERATURE

Practice 1Read the excerpt from the poem There’s Been a Death in the Opposite House below and answer the questions that follow.

1. Why does the house have a ‘numb look’?Someone has just died in the house. (1 mark)

2. What does the phrase ‘numb look’ refer to? (1 mark) The atmosphere in the house/surrounding the house.

3. What does the word ‘rustle’ imply?Fast and rather quiet movements. (1 mark)

4. Besides the neighbours, who else came to the house? The doctor, the milliner and the undertaker. (2 marks)

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There’s been a death in the opposite house

As lately as today. I know it by the numb look Such houses have always. The neighbours rustle in and out, The doctor drives away. A window opens like a pod, Abrupt, mechanically;

Practice 2

Read the extract from the short story Looking For a Rain God and answer the questions that follow.

1. What did they have to sell to buy food?They had to sell all their animals except two goats. (1 mark)

2. What does ‘their nerves were stretched to breaking point’ mean? They were very anxious and facing tremendous pressure and stress. (1 mark)

3. How did the women respond to the drought?They lost contol of themselves under the pressure. (1 mark)

4. If you were the women, what would you have done?Accept any possible answers. (2 marks)

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The adults paid no attention to this; they did not even hear the funny chatter; they sat waiting for rain; their nerves were stretched to breaking-point willing the rain to fall out of the sky. Nothing was important, beyond that. All their animals had been sold during the bad years to purchase food, and of all their herd only two goats were left. It was the women of the family who finally broke down under the strain of waiting for rain. It was really the two women who caused the death of the little girls. Each night they started a weird, high-pitched wailing that began on a low, mournful note and whipped up to frenzy.