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Progressive Learning The passages are graded into three levels: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. This enables students to improve as they move on from one exercise to another. The questions aim to develop students’ comprehension and inference skills by helping them to connect, visualize and infer information and to determine its importance in the text. Int The passages cover varied themes and topics of interest to students. srformance Recorc Incorporated in the Contents page, the Performance Record gives students a quick and easy way to track their progress. Perforated, the pages can be easily removed for use as tests or worksheets for classroom or home learning. A glossary with sample sentences at the end of each exercise enhances students’ understanding of the passage and enriches their vocabulary. Anewers Detailed answers with analysis for MCQ exercises are provided at the back of the book for quick and easy assessment. The Editorial Team‘Text types: Passage Advertisement Article Invitation card Story Instructions Leaflet Recipe Skills: * Constructing meaning from visual texts + Using prior knowledge + Using contextual clues + Making predictions + Recalling main ideas and key details * Sequencing details + Making inferences + Skimming for the main idea + Scanning for specific information * Distinguishing between cause and effect + Categorizing and classifying given details + Identifying fact and opinion + Identifying the purpose of text read or viewed + Making simple generalizations * Drawing conclusions Itinerary Poem Exercise | Page | Date Notes Basic 4qmca) | 7 Ls [no s(mica) | 9 6 [ 6 (oe) 1 | |n0CONTENTS (mica) | 13 aoe) | 17 (mica) | 19 40(0E) | 2t Intermediate | 11 (cq) | 23 6 42(0E) | 25 no 13 (McQ) | 27 C6 14(0E) | 29 | | 45(mcQ)| 31 6 16 (OE) | 33 (| a7(mca)| 35 6 18(0£) | 37 | |nto 19 (mica) | 39 | | 20(0E) | 41 | Ino 21(mca)| 43 ( |s 22 (0B) | 45 | \no Advanced | 23(McQ)| 47 [IsAdvanced 24 (OE) 49 { ho 25(MGQ)| 57 { 5 26(08) | 53 a) 27(mca)| 55 5 2a (08) | 67 | [ |to ze mca)| 50° 6 30(08) | 61 “M0 at (mca)| 63 | | | 32 (QE) 65 ; M0 33 (mca) | 67 | 15 34 (OE) 69 | J M10 35(mca)| 77 | 6 36 (OE) 73 l ana 37 (MCQ)| 75 ie 6 7 38 (OE) 77 {~ M0 39 (MCQ)| 79 l & 40 (OE) 81 [ ino Answers (A1— A12)15 marks One night, Mr Lee and his family | were watching their favourite 2 | television programme. They were all in the living room. Suddenly, at about half past eleven, they heard a loud noise as if someone | or something had fallen. It came from one of the bedrooms upstairs. Everyone had a surprised look on their faces because none of the family members was upstairs. Mr Lee lost no time in dashing up the stairs, The rest of the family, including the youngest boy, followed closely behind him. Mr Lee entered the master bedroom and switched on the light. A man stood at the bedroom window. He wore a mask and was dressed | | in black from head to toe, He was a burglar! Mr Lee rushed to the window to catch him but he was too late! The burglar had already climbed down a rope. Soon, he disappeared into the darkness. Mr Lee looked around and saw his briefcase on the floor, It | must have fallen from his table and made the loud noise. Luckily, nothing was stolen. The burglar had no time to steal anything. Exercise 1 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pte LadChoose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. & What does ‘Tt’ in the first paragraph refer to? (1) the bedroom (3) the living room (2) the loud noise (4) the television programme & Why was everyone surprised to hear the noise? (1) Everyone was in the living room. (2) It was very late at night. (3) The noise was very loud. (4) It sounded as if someone had fallen. ( ) went upstairs after the noise was heard. (1) Only Mr Lee (3) The whole family (2) Mr and Mrs Lee (4) Mr Lee and his youngest son ( ) & The burglar escaped by ~ (1) running down the staircase (2) jumping out of the window (3) climbing down a rope (4) switching of f the light ( ) Why could Mr Lee not see the burglar's face? ~ (1) The light was switched of f. (2) He was dressed in black. (3) It was too dark. (4) He wore a mask. ( ) Vocabulary Booster |}—— \ lose no time in doing something: to do something immediately John Jost no time in creating the spring fashion wear when he had the inspiration. T was covered with mud fr to toe when T accidentally fell in the sty. briefcase: a case that is used to carry documents and papers | from head to toe: all over your body | j case to work. My father carries a black brief Exercise 1 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pie Lid110 marks Read this story and answer the questions that follow. | A merchant had to make a journey to a town, He had to | cross a vast desert to get there, so he hired a guide and | his donkey. The merchant sat on the donkey while the guide | | | walked beside him. By noon, the sun was very hot. They were in the middle 5 of the desert. Not a single tree or bush was in sight. The merchant was tired, so he got off the donkey and sat down in | its shadow. At once, the guide complained. "That is my place," he said. “Move over and let me sit | therel" 10 | "Certainly not," replied the merchant at once. "I hired this | donkey for the whole journey." "Yes, you hired the donkey," agreed the guide. "But you didn't hire its shadow. That belongs to me!" | The merchant and the guide began to quarrel. While they 15 | were busy arguing, the donkey grew tired of standing still and | wandered off. Both men were unaware that the donkey was | | ho longer with them. In the end, both the merchant and the guide were left in the desert without any shade and ride. 7% aly Why did the merchant hire a guide? [1 mark] Was there any shade in the desert? Give a reason for your answer. [1 mai Exercise 2 1 Singapore Asia Publishers Pte LidWhy did the donkey wander of f? nark] Why did the men not realize that the donkey had wandered of f? What happened to them in the end? mar Some information can be found in the story while some is not stated clearly. Fill in the boxes with information that can be found in the story. If the information is not stated clearly, write ‘Not stated! in the boxes. [5 marks] Where did the merchant want to go? How much did the merchant pay to hire the guide and his donkey? | How was the weather when they | were in the middle of the desert? | What were the merchant and the guide quarrelling about? Where did the donkey go in the | end? Vocabulary Booster | : a a | | vast (line 2): very large When we saw the vast crowd at the stadium, we held one another's hands so that we would not get lost. unaware (! 17): not realizing that something is taking place He was «aware that his mother was unhappy with his bad behaviour. 4 Exercise 2 1 Singapove Asia Publisher Pte LidRead this passage carefully. The morning started with a heavy downpour. There were puddles of water everywhere. The street was filled with people carrying umbrellas. Children were going to school in their colourful raincoats. There were many vehicles on the road. Suddenly, everyone heard a crash. They looked towards the direction of the crash. To their horror, they saw a motorcyclist lying on the road, His motorcycle was several metres away from him. There was a red car with a smashed headlight. The driver rushed out to help the injured motorcyclist whose left leg was covered in blood. Soon, a crowd gathered at the scene, Someone called the police. A few minutes later, a police car, followed by an ambulance, arrived. The motorcyclist was placed on a stretcher and the ambulance took him to hospital. The police took down the number plates of the vehicles and the names of the witnesses. The police also helped to clear the traffic jam. 5 Exercise 3 (© Singapore Asia Publishers Pte Ld (“5~ EXERCISE 3 =Choose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. The road where the accident took place was 5 (1) dry and clear (3) busy with traffic (2) deserted and quiet (4) free of traffic ( ) The made puddles of water everywhere. (1) heavy downpour (2) people carrying umbrellas (3) children in colourful raincoats (4) vehicles on the road ( ) The driver helped the motorcyclist because (1) he knew that it was his fault (2) the motorcyclist was seriously injured (3) both of them were good friends (4) nobody else wanted to help him ( ) How do we know that the motorcyclist was injured? (1) A crowd had gathered at the scene. (2) The driver rushed to help him. (3) His left leg was covered in blood. (4) His motorcycle was several metres away. ( ) The police helped to clear the traffic jam caused by the (1) ambulance (3) witnesses (2) crowd (4) accident ( ) | Vocabulary Booster | downpour: heavy rain that often starts suddenly We were having a picnic at the beach when there was a sudden dow headlight: the front light of a vehicle Drivers have to turn on the heac ts of their vehicles after seven in the evening. stretcher: a type of cloth bed used to carry the sick or injured because they cannot walk The injured football player was placed ona stretcher and brought out of the | match. Exercise 3 (© Singapore Asia Publishers le LidEXERCISE 4 Read this story and answer the questions that follow. A crow built a nest in a tree to lay her eggs. The tree was ina rich merchant's garden and at the foot of that tree, there lived a snake. One day, while the crow was out looking for food, the snake slithered up the tree and ate all the eggs in the nest. The crow was very upset when she discovered what had happened. She wanted to take revenge on the snake. The crow flew into the merchant's house. She picked up | a pearl necklace on the dressing table which belonged to the merchant's wife. She flew back to the tree and dropped the necklace into the snake's hole. When the merchant heard that his wife's necklace was missing, he ordered his servants to search for it. They looked everywhere. One of the servants came across the hole at the foot of the tree. He found the necklace and the snake. | Immediately, he killed the snake with a heavy stick. While the merchant was praising the servant for finding the necklace, the crow cawed happily as she had rid herself of her nasty neighbour. © am Exercise 4 1 Singapore Asia Publishers Pte Ltd 110 marks Why did the crow build a nest? [1 mark] Why did the crow fly into the merchant's house? {1 mark]zs 39 Why did the crow put the necklace into the snake's home? [1 mark Based on the story, fill in each box with the cause or effect of ee incident. {Ar Cause Effect The snake ate all the crow's | eggs. | The snake ate all the crow's eggs. | The merchant ordered his | servants to search for the necklace. One of the servants found the necklace at the snake's hole and thought that it was the thief. Fill in the blanks with words from the story that have the following meanings. [3 marks] (1) wealthy = " (2) unhappy (3) unkind = Vocabulary Booster | ) | foot (line 2): the bottom part of something | Mrs Lee placed her luggage at the foot of the staircase. |. slither (line 4): to move by sliding or moving side to side over a surface | The snake s/itherec! across the garden, | revenge (line 6): something that you do to a person to make him suffer because | he has made you suffer before | She decided to take revenge on her enemy for mistreating her mother. Exercise 4 © Singapore Asia Publishers Ple Lid15 marks Read this story carefully. | One sunny day, an ant went down to the bank of a river. It was very thirsty. However, as it bent down to drink, it slipped | and fell into the water, The ant struggled to swim back to the bank but it was unable to reach | it. The current of the river was too strong for it. | Just when it thought that all hope was lost, a bird flew by. It | saw the ant struggling in the water. Taking pity on the ant, the | bird flew down and picked up a leaf. Flying over the ant, the bird | dropped the leaf into the water. The ant quickly climbed onto the | leaf and was at last safe. | A few days later, the ant came across the bird which had saved its life. It perched on a branch of a tree. Suddenly, the ant saw a hunter. He was aiming his rifle at the bird. Bravely, the ant crawled towards the hunter and bit his ankle. The hunter yelled out in pain. The bird, on hearing the hunter's yell, quickly flew away. The brave ant had saved the bird's life. 9 Exercise 5 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pre LidChoose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. & The ant could not swim back to the bank because (1) the current was too strong (2) the river was too deep (3) it was a poor swimmer (4) it had injured itself ( ) ey The prevented the ant from drowning. (1) current (3) bank (2) river (4) leaf ( ) & The bird flew away when . (1) it saw the hunter (3) it heard the gunshot (2) it heard the hunter (4) it saw the ant ( ) 4g The ant saved the bird because (1) it was grateful to the bird (2) it was brave (3) it took pity on the bird (4) it was angry with the hunter ( ) What would have happened to the bird if the ant had not bitten the hunter? (1) Tt would have heard the hunter. (2) Tt would have fallen from the branch. (3) It would have been shot by the hunter. (4) It would have been drowned. ( ) © Vocabulary Booster )} ——— current: the movement of water in the sea or river The strong current kept dragging the swimmer further out to sea. perch on something: to stay on top of something A little bird perched on the edge of my windowsill. rifle: a type of gun that is long which you place on your shoulder to shoot | The hunter shot the deer using his rifle. J 10 Exercise 5 [© Singapore Asia Publishers Pe LidRead this story and answer the questions that follow. f Once upon a time, there was a king who wanted to build a | new palace just outside his city. He found a suitable piece of land but there was a wooden hut on it. Tt belonged to an old woman who lived alone. Without hesitation, the king ordered his men to destroy the hut. | At that time, the old woman was staying with a friend because she was ill. It took several months before she was well enough to return home. When she went back, her hut had already vanished. Instead, a grand palace stood in front of her. When she went closer, the king's guards chased her away. She tried to see the king but he was not interested and ordered his men to drive her away. The old woman was very angry. She cried and cursed the king. Suddenly, there was a clap of thunder. Lightning flashed across the sky. To everyone's horror, the ground beneath the palace opened up. The palace collapsed and that was the end of the selfish king and his men. om 110 marks (19 Why did the king destroy the wooden hut? [1 mark] oad Exercise 6 (© Singapore Asia Publishers Pre Ltd¢. 29 Some information can be found in the story while some is not stated clearly. Fill in the boxes with information that can be found in the story. If the information is not stated clearly, write ‘Not stated’ in the boxes. 4 Why was the old woman staying with her friend? When did the old woman know that her home had been destroyed? How many children did the old woman have? What did the king do when the old woman requested to see him? 39 What did the old woman do to vent her anger? [2 marks] () (2) ~ » How was the king punished? [1 mark] What kind of man do you think the king was? Support your answer with information from the story. [2 marks Vocabulary Booster | hesitation (| when someone stops to say something or do something After some hesitation, James agreed to sell the house. vanish (line 9): disappear The magician vanished into thin air in the finale of his show. | collapse (line 16): to fall down suddenly | The tower of wooden blocks collap: 1 when they were stacked too high. 12 Exercise 6 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pte Lid15 marks A lion had made himself the king of a forest. The other animals were afraid of him. He threatened to kill all of them unless they gave him one animal a day for his meal. Each day, the animals would draw lots to decide who would go to the lion's den and offer himself to be the lion's food. Soon, it was the hare's turn to go to the lion's den. However, | the hare thought of a clever plan to save himself. He took his time | and reached the lion's den late. The lion was furious, "Forgive me, Sir," apologized the hare. "I was chased by another lion. He was so fierce that I had to run and hide." 13 Exercise 7 (© Singapore Asia Publishers Pte Lid| "What?" roared the lion. "Is there another lion like me in this forest? Show me where he is and I shall destroy him!" { — - _ The hare took the angry lion to a deep well. "Sir, the palace of the other king is down there," said the | hare. "You will see him as soon as you look inside." gp Pare: ou wil a | The lion looked down and saw another lion staring back at him. He roared but the echoes came back to him a hundred times louder. Angrily, the lion jumped in and was drowned in the deep well. | ne ~ — Choose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. & The animals the lion so they had to give him an animal a day. (1) took pity on (2) were afraid of (3) wanted to trick (4) needed help from ( ) 14° Exercise 7 (© Singapore Asia Publishers Pte Lid) The lion wanted an animal a day so that (1) he would not have to hunt anymore (2) the other lion would go away (3) the animals would be happy (4) he could rule the forest ( ) © j The hare purposely arrived at the lion's den late because he (1) refused to draw lots (2) was chased by another lion (3) wanted the lion to starve to death (4) wanted the lion to believe that he had been chased by another lion ( ) & © The lion followed the hare to (1) see the palace (2) swim in the deep well (3) destroy the other lion (4) hide from the other lion ( ) 9 Why did the lion roar down at the well? (1) He saw his reflection and mistook it for another lion. (2) He was angry with the hare. (3) He did not like the way he looked. (4) He wanted to hear how he sounded like. ( ) 15 Exercise 7 1 Singapore Asia Publishers Pe LedVocabulary Booster |) 1 | threaten: to say that you want to harm someone if he does not do what you | | tell him to do | The bully threatens to beat the little girl unless she gives him her pocket money. draw lots: to choose someone or something by lot Nobody wanted to wash the toilets so we decided to draw lots. | 16 Exercise 7 (© Singapoce Asia Publishers Pte Lidsnr CE, Cay EXERCISE 8 Read this passage and answer the questions that follow. Australia is an island. T+ is surrounded by the sea, However, as it is large in size, it is called a continent. It has long sandy beaches, grassy farmland and high mountains. It also has vast deserts and forests. | Australia is famous for sheep rearing. There are millions of sheep all over the country. These sheep are bred for their meat and wool. There are also many large cattle farms in Australia. Kangaroos live in Australia too. These animals are native to | Australia, The mother kangaroo carries her young in her pouch. Kangaroos can run very fast because they have powerful hind legs. Like kangaroos, koalas can be found only in Australia. These animals are very quiet and they live in gum trees. They seldom climb down from their trees, Koala babies cling on to their mothers' bodies. They also ride on their mothers’ backs, continent? {2 47 Exercise 8 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pre Lid 110 marks » Why is Australia considered an island? Why is it called a marks]2 What are the two most important types of animals in Australia? 2 marks] (1) (2) & Name the two animals that can be found only in Australia. 2 mar (1) (2) What helps the kangaroo to run fast? mark] Fill in the blanks with words from the passage that are opposites of a i the following words. [3 marks] (1) unknown x (2) weak x (3) noisy x Vocabulary Booster a large mass of land on the earth that is surrounded by sea | ts in the game show. | continent (line Jason named Asia as one of the contine native (line 9): growing, living or produced in a particular place The Komodo dragon is a large lizard native to Indonesia, pouch (line 10): a pocket of skin of a female marsupial in which the young is carried | We can see the joey in its mother’s pouch, 18 Exercise 8 © Singapore Asia Publishes te Leda) Based on the story, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false. Then quote a sentence from the story that proves So. [5 marks] \True/False. Sentence from the Story Only the rat and the ox appeared before Lord | Buddha. I |The first year was named after the rat. The ox was unhappy when he learnt that the second year was named after him. Tt was rare to see an ox on the street. The ox was speechless when he heard what the people said. Vocabulary Boostei summon (line 3): to order The principal summoned the naughty boy to her office immediately. Jealous (line 7): feeling angry and unhappy because someone has something that | you like or wish to have Steven refused to congratulate me when he learnt about my promotion because | hewas jeoious rare (line 15): not commonly seen or done It was such a rare sight to see the princess visiting the countryside. Exercise 10 1 Singapore Asia Publishers Pre LidEE. CLASS ee"? EXERCISE 11 — Read this passage carefully. | Mrs Hans was in the kitchen when she heard Sally crying in the garden. Quickly, she wiped | her hands with a towel and threw it aside on the table. She did not | notice that the towel had fallen very close to the stove where she was boiling a pot of soup. She rushed out of the house and into the garden. "What is the matter?" she asked her daughter. "Why are you crying, Sally?" | "T have injured my foot, Mother. I can't stand up," said Sally. Mrs Hans was helping Sally back to the house when she caught sight of smoke coming out of the kitchen. Both the stove and | the kitchen cabinet were on fire. She left Sally in the garden in front of the house. Quickly, she went to her neighbour's house | and telephoned the fire brigade. Pp 9 Minutes later, a fire engine arrived. The firemen sprayed water on the fire with a long hose. Soon, the fire was put out. Mrs Hans thanked the firemen before they left. 23 Exercise 11 (© Singapore Asia Publishers Pe LtdChoose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. Mrs Hans was when she heard Sally crying in the garden. (1) eating (3) cooking (2) washing (4) sewing ( ) ) What did Mrs Hans do before she went into the garden? (1) She rang up the fire brigade. (2) She injured her foot. (3) She called her neighbour. (4) She wiped her hands with a towel. ( ) Based on the picture, Mrs Hans had to help Sally back to the house because _ (1) she was too little (3) she was very ill (2) she could not walk (4) she was crying ( ) How did Mrs Hans know that the kitchen was on fire? (1) She remembered the towel. (2) Her neighbour informed her. (3) Sally told her mother. (4) She saw the smoke. ( ) caused the fire in the kitchen. (1) Mrs Hans’ carelessness (2) Mrs Hans’ daughter (3) The pot of soup (4) The neighbour ( ) Vocabulary Booster catch sight: the act of seeing someone or something Lily caugh* sight of her mother entering the clinic on her way home from school. cabinet: a piece of furniture that has doors and drawers or shelves used to store things ‘Mrs Jones places all her children’s trophies in the glass 24 Exercise 11 ‘© Singapore Asia Publishers Pe LadEXERCISE 712 Read this story and answer the questions that follow. | There was a snake which was getting too old and frail. He | thought of a plan to catch frogs easily. He lay down near a swamp where many frogs lived. He pretended to be sick. Out | of curiosity, one of the frogs asked him what the matter was. | The snake replied, "I bit a saint. However, he did not die. Instead he cursed me, saying, ‘You will carry frogs on your back and be unable to eat them.'" On learning this, the frog went back to his friends and Suggested to them that they could take a ride on the snake's | back. They all came and queued up to enjoy the thrilling adventure of riding on a snake's back. The snake took as many frogs as he could carry on his long back, He moved away with them until they were out of sight of the others.Then he ate all the frogs. After this, he went back to take on more passengers, saying he had left the first lot in a place where there were thousands of insects ready to be eaten. He ate all of them too, and then went back until all the frogs ‘had been taken for a ride’. j Why did the snake think of a plan to catch frogs easily? 25 Exercise 12 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pre Lid 110 marks& Give two reasons why one of the frogs approached the snake. [2 marks] (1) (2) _ ) How did the snake trick the frogs to ride on his back? = [2 marks] What did the snake tell the second lot of frogs? } Some information can be found in the story while some is not stated clearly. Fill in the boxes with information that can be found in the story. If the information is not stated clearly, write ‘Not stated! in the boxes. [4 marks] Where did the frogs live? How did the frogs think about the adventure of riding on a snake's back? | When did the snake eat the frogs? “How many frogs did the snake eat | altogether? Vocabulary Booster frail (line 1): weak and thin The frail old man walked slowly across the road. curiosity (line 4): a strong desire to find out about something He was filled with curiosity about what was in the room at the end of the corridor, | thrilling (lin | T always enjoy going on the thrilling rides at the amusement park. | 26 Exercise 12 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pre LidRead this passage carefully. r In a certain town, the people believed that there was a ghost in a nearby forest. A robber who | had stolen a brass bell was killed | there. Although the bell was never found, the people could hear the ringing of the bell among the trees every night. They believed the robber's ghost was ringing | it. However, a wise old woman did not believe it. The old woman went to see the mayor of the town. "Will you give me a reward if I chase away the ghost and return the bell?" | she asked. The mayor agreed. Immediately, she went into the forest. She took along a | basket of fruit with her. She scattered the fruit under the trees. | Soon, the monkeys which lived there came down to eat. One of the monkeys came down with the bell but left it on the ground when it saw the juicy fruit. The old woman picked up the bell and gave | it to the mayor. The mayor was so impressed that he gave her a | huge sum of money as a reward. It was the monkey that had been ringing the bell all the time. However, the old woman did not tell this to anyone. 27 Exercise 13 Singapore Asia Publishers Pre LidChoose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. The people of the town believed that (1) the robber was hiding in the forest (2) the monkeys were ringing the bell (3) the forest was haunted by a ghost (4) the ghost had been killed ( ) Which of the following sentences from the passage best describes the picture? (1) She took along a basket of fruit with her. (2) However, a wise old woman did not believe it. (3) It was the monkey that had been ringing the bell all the time. (4) One of the monkeys came down with the bell but left it on the ground when it saw the juicy fruit. ( ) The old woman brought the fruit to (1) please the ghost (3) feed the wild animals (2) plant in the forest (4) attract the monkeys ( ) ) The bell which was missing was . (1) kept by the monkeys (3) hidden by the old woman (2) not the robber's bell (4) rung by the ghost ( ) ) In the end, the old woman (1) told the mayor the truth (2) kept the truth from everyone (3) did not believe the truth (4) informed the people ( ) Vocabulary Booster — brass: a type of metal that is made by mixing copper and zinc together The frame of her bed was made of orass mayor: the head of a town The fnc f this town is Mr Keith Lewis. Exercise 13, © Singapore Asia Publishers Pie LidNA oe) EVERCISE 1 Read this passage and answer the questions that follow. | The war between the Greeks and the Trojans lasted for a decade, The Greeks were unable to capture the city of Troy. The city was surrounded by high stone walls. After many years | of fighting, the Greeks realized that they could not break | through those walls. | One of the Greek generals thought of a clever plan. They built a huge wooden horse. The best soldiers of the Greek army climbed into the horse and closed the secret entrance, | The rest of the Greeks left the battlefield. They pretended that they had given up the battle and had left the horse as a | gift to the Trojans. | The next morning, the Trojans saw the horse. There were no Greek soldiers in sight. They opened the gate and dragged the horse into the city. The Trojans celebrated the | whole day. They thought that they had won the war. However later that night, the Greek soldiers crept out of the wooden horse. All the Trojans were fast asleep. The Greek soldiers attacked Troy and soon captured the city. TX. 9 How long had the Greeks and the Trojans been fighting? 29 Exercise 14 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pe Lad 110 marks& Why were the Greeks unable to capture the city? [1 mark] & What two things made the Trojans think that they had won the war? [2 marks] () oe (2) 4g When did the Greek soldiers climb out of the horse? {1 mark] ) Based on the passage, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false. Then quote a sentence from the passage that proves so. (5x Ss] True/| — Sentence from the False Passage A Greek general thought of the plan of the Trojan Horse. There was a secret entrance on the Trojan Horse. The Trojan Horse was indeed agift to the Trojans. | The Trojans saw the horse in the evening. | The Greeks managed to conquer Troy eventually. | Vocabulary Boostei decade (line 2): ten years | We have known each other for a decade an officer who is of very high rank in the army ‘al commanded his soldiers to cease fire, Exercise 14 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pre LidES ASE - Pesreseeersereeeceeeeneeeerteer estrone NAME: ... CLASS: S5 EXERCISE 15 5, Read this passage carefully. i The kings of early Egypt were looked upon as gods. Every command of a king or a pharaoh became law. It was believed that | whena pharaoh died, his spirit continued to live. The spirit would | need the luxuries which the pharaoh had been familiar with during | his lifetime, Most important of all, the spirit required the body to be preserved. It was this belief which led the Egyptians to bury rich objects with their dead kings and to mummify the dead | bodies, threatening death on anyone who disturbed them. | In 1922, the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun was discovered. The find | was greatly talked about because this | was the first time that an untouched tomb had been opened. Inside the tomb was an inscription with these words: Death will slay with his wings whoever disturbs the peace of the Pharaoh. Weeks later, Lord Carnarvon, who provided the money for the trip, died of a strange fever. Within months, thirteen of the | twenty men who opened the tomb were decd. | \ J 34 Exercise 15 (© Singapore Asia Publishers Pe LtdChoose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. éy Why were the commands of pharaohs treated as law? (1) The Egyptians were very law-abiding citizens. (2) The pharaohs were lawyers. (3) The pharaohs were seen as gods. (4) The Egyptians liked their pharaohs a lot. ( ) According to the passage, the Egyptians mummified bodies of dead pharaohs (1) to keep the insects away from them (2) so that the pharaohs would not be disturbed (3) because they wanted to remember the pharaohs as they were (4) because they believed the spirits of these pharaohs continued to live ( ) Curses were laid upon the tombs of dead pharaohs (1) to prevent the bodies of the pharaohs from being disturbed (2) because the Egyptians liked only the pharaohs and no one else (3) as the spirits of the pharaohs would haunt them otherwise (4) because the Egyptians disliked the pharaohs ( ) The inscription inside the tomb says that (1) Death is a person (2) the person who disturbs the tomb will be killed (3) the person who disturbs the tomb will lose his wings (4) Death slays a person using only his wings ( ) The passage suggests that (1) Lord Carnarvon did not get sick ‘often (2) dying from a fever was unusual (3) the death of the thirteen men who opened the tomb was normal (4) the death of Lord Carnarvon was due to the curse on the tomb ) | Vocabulary Booster ] = preserve: to keep something in its original state | |” We can preserve our food by adding salt in it. | | inscription: writing found on a book, stone, metal and so on The inscription on the wall was illegible. 32 Exercise 15 spore Asa Publishers Pte LedEXERCISE 16 oe Read the instructions and answer the questions that follow. TREASURE HUNT CONTEST Rules and Regulations wevNoanune 3 There will be a total of four teams, each comprising five members, — | Duration of contest is three hours. | There are a total of ten different items to be found. 5 The team that completes the entire list within the shortest time wins. Tf there is a tie, the prize will be shared equally between the winning tears. All items must be arranged in the correct order. 10 | No cheating or hindering of other teams is allowed. | The judges’ decision is final. No dispute is allowed. Ttems to Hunt Five green leaves Five red leaves 15 Three pong pong fruit Five seeds of any kind Two different kinds of red flowers Two different kinds of yellow flowers | Three different insects (dead or alive) 20 Three different stones the size of your palin Three blades of grass One coconut oy &Ly Name a likely place that the treasure hunt can be held at. [1 mark 33 Exercise 16 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pee Ltd€29 what does ‘lst’ in line 6 refer to? [1 mark] & How must a team submit their finds to the judges? [1 mark] & Atmong the items to hunt, which two cannot be found from a plant? [2 marks] QQ) (2) A, ; 3 Based on the instructions, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false. Then give one reason why you think so. _ [marks] a | True/False __ Reason Sixteen people are taking part | | in the treasure hunt. The contest lasts for three | | hours. | | prize will be shared equally between them. | Tf any participant disagrees with the result of the contest, | he can write to the judges. | | If there are two winners, the | The insects found must be alive. | | Vocabulary Booster }} a - : ~~ | hinder (line 11): to delay the progress or success of something | You are hindering him from revising his work when you keep asking him out to | play, | dispute (line 12): quarrel | L Weare still not talking to each other after last night's dispute. ) e346 Exercise 16 © Singapore Asia Pablshers Pte Lidome’ EXERCISE 17 NAME: CLASS: Read this recipe carefully. FRIED CHICKEN WINGS Ingredients (A) Ingredients (B) 1 kg of chicken wings 2 eggs 5 tablespoons of sesame oil some flour some ground pepper 3 tablespoons of light sauce 3 tablespoons of rice wine 8 tablespoons of oyster sauce E }) ww, ws ibs S Method 1 2 Wash and cut the chicken wings into two. Leave them to drain for at least one hour. Put the chicken wings into a big bowl and add the ingredients in (A). Leave the marinated chicken wings to stand for at least one hour. If you prefer a stronger taste, leave them longer. Heat your wok and the cooking oil over a medium-low fire. Break two eggs into the marinated chicken wings. Pour some flour on a plate. Coat each chicken wing evenly and set aside, Once the oil is heated, place the chicken wings slowly and carefully into the wok to avoid oil spatter. Fry each piece of chicken wing for about seven minutes or until golden brown. Make sure they are thoroughly cooked before serving them. 23505 Exercise 17 (© Singapore Asia Publishers Pie LidChoose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. What can you do if you want the chicken wings to have a stronger taste? (1) Drain them for an hour. (2) Cut them into half each. (3) Cook them over high heat. (4) Leave them marinated in the bowl longer. ( ) ) Which of the following can best replace ‘Coat’ in step 5? (1) layer (3) soak (2) cover (4) lay ( ) & According to the recipe, the oil will spatter from the wok when (1) the chicken wings are placed into it too quickly (2) the remaining ingredients are thrown into it (3) the eggs and flour are fried in it (4) the fire is put at medium low ( ) The chicken wings are ready to be served when they have been fried for about seven minutes 5 (1) and have turned golden brown (2) on each side and have turned golden brown (3) or have turned golden brown and are thoroughly cooked (4) on each side or have turned golden brown and are thoroughly cooked ( ) 9 The main item for this dish is . (1) cooking oil (3) flour (2) eggs (4) chicken wings ( ) | Vocabulary Booster drain: to make a liquid flow away from something | | Please drain the gravy from the pot before throwing the leftover meat into the rubbish bin, spatter: when drops of liquid fly up through the air and land on a surface | To create a spatter paint effect, our teacher told us to scrape a piece of cardboard over a paint-laden brush. | Exercise 17 1 Singapore Asia Publishers Pte LidEXERCISE 718 Read this itinerary and answer the questions that follow. Day One 10.00 pm 10.30 pm 12.30 am 9.30 am Day Two 7.30 am 8.30 am 9.00 am 10,30 am 12.00 noon 1.00 pm 3.30 pm 4.30 pm CAMERON HIGHLANDS TOUR Report at the entrance of Allan Tour Agency Leave Singapore for Cameron Highlands Stop for a break at Yong Peng, Malaysia Reach Cameron Highlands Hotel (free and easy for the rest of the day) Breakfast Gather at the entrance of Cameron Highlands Hotel ist Stop of Half-day Tour — Strawberry Farm (Buy freshly picked strawberries or pay a fee and pick them yourself.) 2nd Stop of Half-day Tour — Bee Farm (Buy freshly gathered honey in ready-packed bottles.) Lunch at mid-mountain village 3rd Stop of Half-day Tour — Boh Tea Plantation (Sample a great variety of tea grown and gathered at the plantation. Learn the tea-making process and purchase your favourite tea either in teabags or loose tea leaves.) Stop at Mini Local Product Shops Return to Cameron Highlands Hotel (free and easy for the rest of the day) 37 Exercise 18 1 Singapore Asie Publishers Pte Lad 110 marks 10 20 25vy) How long does it take to reach Cameron Highlands? (1 mark] The flow chart below shows the places where the tourists visit on the second day. Fill in the boxes with the names of the places correctly. [4 marks] @ What must a tourist do if he wants to pick strawberries at Strawberry Farm himself? [1 mark] What can the tourists do at the Boh Tea Plantation? [3 marks] (1) (2) (3) Which word from the itinerary tells us that many types of tea can be found at Boh Tea Plantation? [1 mark] | ( “Vocabulary Booster SEEN break (line 5): time that is set aside to stop doing something | We took a short break before we continued painting the rest of the house. free and easy (line 6): relaxed The last trip we went abroad together was free 2 variety (line 20): a range of different things belonging to the same kind | There is a huge variety of cloth patterns to choose from when making curtains. | process (line 21): a series of actions needed to do a task Unloading the goods from the ship to the warehouse was a slow proc 6385 Exercise 18, © Singapore Asia Publishers Pte LidNAME: CLASS: ....... Read this passage carefully. There are many kinds of books in | the world. They fall into two categories: | fiction and non-fiction, Well-received | books from either kind are even made | into films and games. Fiction books are written using the imagination. The characters and events surrounding them are not real. Fiction books can be found in abundance at bookshops and libraries. They can even be found on the shelves of comic shops and game shops. Often, | fiction books are written in two or three combinations from the | science, fantasy and classical groups. The most popular kind among | youngsters is probably in the area of fantasy. Anything involving | magic and witchcraft, spacecrafts and aliens, or superheroes and time travel may be used in this category. } Many different kinds of non-fiction books are available on the | market. These are written about facts, real people, real events and real places. Most of the time, non-fiction books are written | by people who have experienced or witnessed the happenings themselves, Real-life stories can also be contributed by readers | and thus found in magazines and newspapers. As more books are written and produced across the globe, our | choice for selection also increases, Although reading is a good form of habit, choosing the right kind of books to read is just as important. We, as the readers, have the responsibility to learn to choose wisely. 396 Exercise 19 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pe Lud XK a Sfsete es seeesasesessessosssss mano SsChoose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. 9 Books are categorized into (1) entertaining and boring (3) fiction and non-fiction (2) thick and thin (4) popular and unpopular ( ) Z & According to the passage, we can find the widest selection of books () second-hand bookshops (3) comic shops (2) game shops (4) libraries G ) ) People who write non-fiction books base their works on (1) the experiences they have gone through (2) unreal situations that have never taken place in their lives (3) whatever they can fantasize about (4) stories that have no truth in them ( ) Which of the following can best replace ‘globe’ in the last paragraph? (1) bookshops (3) states (2) world (4) people ( ) Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true? (1) Where to buy books is important. (2) How much to spend on books is important. (3) Buying the right kind of books to keep is important. (4) Reading the right kind of books is important. ( ) Vocabulary Booster ) cece a | category: things or people that fall under the same type | There are three different categories for this art competition. abundance: a large quantity of something | There was an abundance of knick-knacks sold at the flea market. | | classical: relating to or influenced by the art and literature of ancient time | “Little Women’ is a popular classical book of all time. on the market: available for people to purchase | The new computer will be on the market in May. } 40 Exercise 19 © Singapore Asia Publisher le LidCE =) EXERCISE 20 ~~ Read this passage and answer the questions that follow. | When I was young, my ambition was to be a lawyer, I have always loved the feeling of winning a quarrel with speech instead of fist. On top of that, it also makes me feel good to | | see the other party speechless after trying hard to dismiss my reasoning. 5 Although TI love to argue my way out of tricky situations, I never try to be unreasonable or hurtful. When I was in secondary school, I realized how powerful speech could be when it was used correctly. Therefore, I joined the Debating | Club. We won several times in debating tournaments and I was 10 | even named the Best Speaker for three consecutive years. Everyone had one or more ambitions when they were young. Tt was the same case for me. However, success is not something that can be achieved overnight. Tt is only through hard work and | determination that dreams can be fulfilled. Much os I wished 15 to be a lawyer, I never worked towards my dream. To become a | lawyer, not only do I need qualifications, I also need to know the | | laws by heart. That is considered tough for someone who always | | gets facts mixed up. i Although I have given up my ambition to be a lawyer, I still 20 enjoy a debate or two with my family and friends once ina while. Not only does it add joy to my life, it also helps to keep | ty ambition alive. What are the things that the writer is mindful of when arguing in tricky situations? {1 mark] Exercise 20 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pe LidCan success be achieved overnight? If not, how should one go about doing it? [2 marks] & What does the writer do to keep her ambition alive? [1 mark] Ay 44 Based on the passage, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, Then quote a sentence or sentences from the passage that prove so. esmenenTanTeTl [3 marks] | True/ Sentence(s) from the False Passage | The writer joined the Debating Club when she was in primary school. | The writer performed well in | the debating tournaments. | | to be a lawyer, she did not | | work hard to fulfil her dream. | | & Fill in the blanks with words from the passage that have the following meanings. [3 marks] (1) difficult to deal with = (2) unkind = (3) achieved 7 eussiseeveviseesseenaresee | Vocabulary Booster }} ; S dismiss (line 4): to decide that something that has been said is not important | and not worth considering | The principal dismissed the child's explanation for being late for school and sent him for detention. j | j consecutive (line 11): one after another cutive years in primary school. T was top in class for four c: ee, Exercise 20 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pte LidNAME: CLASS: 7 nee 9 15 EXERCISE 21 i Read this invitation card carefully. | Dear Jenny, i INVITATION TO SANDRA'S 10TH BIRTHDAY LUNCH PARTY You are cordially invited to my birthday lunch party next Saturday, 23 January, at Joachim Garden Restaurant. The lunch party will begin at 12.00 noon sharp and end at 4.30 pm. There will be games throughout the party. Attractive prizes will be given to the first three winners in each game. I have also prepared | goody bags for all the guests to bring home. You can definitely be assured of a great time there. If you require a pick-up, kindly let me know at least one day in advance so that transport, time and place can be arranged. T hope to receive your reply soon. | | With love, i | Sandra ‘ —— nf Choose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. is/are invited to the party. (1) Sandra (3) Sandra and Jenny (2) Jenny (4) Joachim ( ) Exercise 21 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pte Lid(2) The party will be held at (1) Jenny's house (3) Joachim Garden Restaurant (2) Sandra's house (4) Joachim Garden ( ) What can be specially arranged for the party? (1) transport (3) prizes (2) games (4) goody bags ( ) j If there are four games during the party, Sandra will need to make sure that she has prizes altogether to give to the winners. (1) three (3) seven (2) four (4) twelve ( ) 5) What is the main purpose of the invitation card? (1) to inform Jenny that there will be games at the party (2) to tell Sandra's classmates that she will turn ten soon (3) to notify the staff of Joachim Garden Restaurant of the party (4) to invite Jenny to the party and give her all the details about the party ( ) & Vocabulary Booster |) 7 | cordially: a friendly and polite way of asking She was cordially invited to her friend's house-warming party. | goody bag: a sinall pretty plastic bag containing some little gifts like a toy, a | balloon, a pack of sweets and a mask | Each child was given a goo: when they attended the Children's Day party | organized by the Residents’ Committee. | assured: guaranteed They can be assured that we will get the present for Mrs Turner. pick-up: when someone fetches someone else or collects something at a | designated place and time The entrance of the shopping mall is the pick-up point to catch the bus to the nearest train station. | in advance: beforehand or before something happens | | Please let me know in advance if you are taking leave from work in December Exercise 21 © Singapore Asia Publisher Pte Lid110 marks Read this passage and answer the questions that follow. ( Joshua sat happily at the back of his father's car, He was on his way to his first camping trip. Besides his own family, his | aunt, uncle and two cousins were also going. Before long, they arrived at the campsite. Joshua's relatives were already there. He waved to them happily. After 5 unloading the stuff, his father and uncle pitched the tents before night fell. While his mother and aunt prepared dinner, | the three boys gathered firewood in the forest nearby. By six in the evening, the three tents were up and a pot | of soup was boiling over the campfire. Everyone sat around 10 | | the fire, chatting happily and drinking the soup. Time seemed | | to pass quickly at such a serene place. The adults cleared up after dinner. Then everyone sat and sang a few campfire songs and played games. Soon it was late. Everyone turned in, The sky was clear the next morning. After a simple 1 | | breakfast, everyone decided to have a quick plunge in the | river before exploring the woods. After walking for two hours, } | they stopped for lunch. With the birds chirping around them, | everyone took turns to discuss plans for the rest of the week as they munched on the delicious sandwiches. 20 | How many people were going for the camping trip? Who were they? [2 marks. Exercise 22 © Singapore Asie Publisher Pe Lad& The table below shows the tasks carried out by the different people at the campsite. Fill in the boxes using information from the passage. [3 marks] People | Task | Joshua's father and uncle | Prepared dinner Joshua and his cousins 3g What were the two functions of the firewood at the campsite? (1) (2) & What does the word ‘serene’ in line 12 tell us about the campsite? [1 mark] i) What did the writer do straight after breakfast the next day? Which expression from the passage tells you the answer? [2 marks] ( Vocabulary Booster }) — = : . | pitch the tent (linc 6): to set up the tent The scouts were taught how to pitch the tents on their first lesson. | turn in (line 14): to go to bed ‘Mother told us to turn in before ten o'clock as we had to wake up early for school the next day. plunge (line 16): a jump into the water to swim or soak in it lunge into the lake. | L nN 46 Exercise 22 1 Singapore Asia Publishers Pte LidNAME: CLASS? ou... . RCISE 23 = Read this advertisement carefully. ¢ : — ae a TRADE IN YOUR OLD GLASSES AND GET *$50.00 OFF Bring in glasses of any brands, shapes, colours and condition. | Glasses broken in half will not be accepted. (*Terms and conditions apply.) We Have a Wide Range of Designs, Colours and Brands | For You to Choose from. | Hurry Down to Any of Our Optical Shops Now! | (Promotion ends on 31 January.) | | Terms and Conditions: | ® All glasses that are traded in will get *$50.00 mE (in value) of f the price of the new pair of glasses. SHO ® New glasses have to be made on the same day as & 7 the trade-in. | i New glasses can only be made at the shop where the trade-in is done. | * No cash will be given in place of the old glasses. | | © A specified range of frames will be offered for this promotion. | * You may top up the difference in value for other frames that | are chosen outside the given range. | No exchange or refund is allowed. » Once the transaction is confirmed, Bright Eyes Optical has full | ownership of the old glasses. ® Bright Eyes Optical may refuse or reject acceptance of any glasses at its own discretion. 0 AT» Exercise 23 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pte LidChoose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. ae &Ly In place of the old pair of glasses that is traded in, is offered to the customer. (1) a pair of new glasses (2) apair of new contact lenses (3) fifty dollars in value to be used for making new glasses (4) _ fifty dollars cash voucher to be used in the shopping mall ( aay The new glasses must be made. (1) by 31 January (2) after the old pair of glasses is sold (3) after the old pair of glasses is broken into two (4) on the same day the trade-in takes place ( ) 6 Can other frames be chosen outside the given range? (1) No, the buyer can only choose from the given range. (2) Yes, but the buyer has to pay the price difference. (3) Yes, but the buyer has to choose a similar design as the old frame. (4) Yes, but the price of the new frame chosen cannot exceed fifty dollars. ( ) after the transaction is done. The old pair of glasses belongs to Bright Eyes Optical The old pair of glasses will be thrown away The seller can take the old pair of glasses back The old pair of glasses will be sold to other people for fifty dollars ( ) 5g Why is it considered worth it to trade in at Bright Eyes Optical? (1) You can take back fifty dollars. (2) Your pair of old glasses costs more than fifty dollars. (3) There are many designs, colours and brands to choose from. ___(4)_ The new pair of glasses is only worth fifty dollars. ( Vocabulary Booster | eee aaa ‘transaction: the process of doing business The company charges an admission fee of fifteen dollars for each transaction done for the client. | discretion: the ability to judge properly | Use your own discretion to decide if it is worth paying so much for a second- hand computer. J 48 Exercise 23 Singapore Asia Publishers Pte LidNAME: CL. ‘XERCISE 24 Ue | Singapore Zoo was offically Py on 27 June 1973. With | a total land area of twenty-eight hectares and a grant of nine tnillion dollars from the government, the main concept behind its design was for its animals to live as close to their natural habitats as possible. 5 Hailed as one of the most beautiful zoos in the world, it | has more than two thousand eight hundred animals. Visitors to | Singapore Zoo can embark on a jungle-like journey where they can admire flowers and animals from many different countries. | | the zoo. If visitors want to have a different travelling experience around the zoo, they can choose to ride on a horse carriage. Alternatively, they can board the tram which takes them around — 10 Singapore Zoo focuses on teaching and conveying facts | about the animals and their lifestyles by displaying educational | information at each location. On top of that, shows are being 15 | | put up by some animals like the elephants, the sea lions and | the dogs. If you pay a small fee, which goes into the Wildlife | Research and Conservation Fund, you can even take pictures with the snakes, the parrots and the elephants. With a large number of successful births of many 20 endangered species, Singapore Zoo aims to be the first | institution in conservation, recreation and education. | 149 Exercise 24 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pre Ltd& When was Singapore Zoo officially opened? (1 mark] & What was the main idea behind the design of Singapore Zoo? [1 mark] & Name the three ways a visitor can move around Singapore a to see the animals as mentioned in the passage. 3 marks] (1) (2) (3) ae 49 Name the three animals visitors can take photographs with. Where do the proceeds obtained from taking photographs with the animals go to? [4 marks] (1) (2) ——___ (3) How successful is Singapore Zoo in its conservation of wildlife? {1 mark] 1 The concept used for the new nursery was bright and colourful, hail (line 6): to be known as very good ‘Harry Potter! was hailed as a successful novel before it was made into a film. : to start on something new or exciting parking on a new project this year, embark on (\i Our team is ex | | | | 50 Exercise 24 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pte Lid15 marks Read this leaflet carefully. j GREENTREE TOWN FUNFAIR (4 and 5 December) Venue : Open field between Greentree Train Station and Evergreen Mall | Time : 11,00 am to 6.00 pm Events : Day 1 \ | | 11:00 am Magic Show 3 | 12:00 noon Art and Craft Contest (for children between 5 and 12 years old) | 2:00 pm Lesson on Concocting Cocktails | 3:00 pm _Tell-a-Story Contest (for children between 5 and 12 years old) | | n 5:00 pm — Magic Show cl * Day 2 lj 11:00 am Balloon Twisting Demonstration 12:00 noon Parent-Child Look Alike Contest | 2:00 pm Learn to Make Healthy Sandwiches | 3:00 pm Sack Race (for families — 2 adults and 2 children) 5:00 pm Balloon Twisting Demonstration Admission: $1.00 for children below 12 years old | $2.00 for adults } A FREE goody bag for every adult-child ticket purchased Prizes: A $50.00, $30.00 and $10.00 book voucher for the first, | { second and third prizes respectively for each contest 51 Exercise 25 (© Singapore Asia Publishers Pee LtdChoose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. (2) The funfair will be held at (1) Greentree Town (3) Greentree Train Station (2) Evergreen Mall (4) an open field ( ) & ‘ ‘is the only contest that adults can participate in during the funfair to win prizes. (1) Balloon Twisting (3) Art and Craft (2) Sack Race (4) Tell-a-Story ( ) & Johnson works as a barman ina hotel. He will be interested in learning to __— at the funfair. (1) make balloon animals (3) concoct cocktails (2) make sandwiches (4) tell stories ( ) \ 49 There will be — winners in all the events. (1) twelve (3) three (2) seven (4) four ( ) A 4 59 Mr and Mrs Matthews bring their five children to the funfair. They will receive goody bags. (1) two (3) five (2) four (4) seven ( ) Vocabulary Booster concoct: to make a new food or drink by mixing ingredients together | He has learnt to concoct a new drink using jellies and fruit with soda, demonstration: an act of showing and explaining how something is done The teacher gave us an origami demonstration on folding paper cranes today. | respectively: in the same order as a list of things you have just mentioned The blouses and skirts cost ten dollars and fifteen dollars . o52° Exercise 25 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pte LidEXERCISE 26 ie Read this poem and answer the questions that follow. i Moonlight shines in the clear blue sky, | Reflecting the twinkling stars in my eyes. \ Gentle breeze floats through the air, Sweeping through my curly hair. Sweet music laps gently to my ears, 5 As my eyes glitter with my tears. | Aye, what a beautiful sight that is, | | | With my thoughts so lost in the mist. | I sit alone by the sea, | Enjoying the silence surrounding me. 10 Soon after I leave the place, | As the dark clouds fill up the space. | Then comes the pouring rain, Reaching for the shelter is my aim. Goodbye silence, goodbye fear, 15 To home I return that is so near. | By Elfie How did the writer feel in the poem? [1 mark] What does the phrase ‘sweet music’ in line 5 refer to? [1 mark] 53 Exercise 26 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pe Ld& Why did the writer leave the place in the end? [1 mark] & Based on the poem, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, Then give one reason why you think so. [3 marks] poy | True/ False Reason The sky was gloomy in the | beginning. The writer was at the seaside in the poem. | The writer had to travel for a long j | time before she reached home. | & Fill in the blanks with words from the poem that are opposites of the following words. [4 marks (1) earth =x (2) straight x (3) noise x (4) leave x A Vocabulary Booster lap (line 5): (referring to water) to move against something else | As Isat on the breakwater, T listened to the waves lap against it. glitter (line 6): to shine brightly with little flashes of light The diamond earrings that my mother wore glittered under the spotlight. | mist (line 8): a thin cloud made of water droplets that hangs slightly above ground level | We had to walk slowly back to our cabin in the mist. 54 Exercise 26 © Singapore Asia Publishers te LidDATE: ee ers . NAME: .. << Read this passage carefully. =) EXERCISE 27, ie | “Uncle Matt, wait for mel” Henry shouted as he saw the school bus leaving the pick-up point. The | driver did not hear him. Henry stood alongside the road panting. | "Oh nol T had better take a public | bus instead." Searching frantically inside his pockets for some coins, Henry discovered that he had forgotten to ask his mother for pocket | money. Worried, Henry began to run in the direction of his school. He managed to step into the classroom just as the bell rang. | During English class, Henry realized that he had left his English | folder by the road. He had put it down to search for coins but had forgotten to pick it up again before running off to school. For | that, he was told to memorize three additional poems. With no money for lunch, Henry sat under the tree, faint with | hunger. “Henry,” his teacher said. “John told me you had no money to buy lunch. Here's a sandwich for you. Eat it before returning to class," | “Thank you, Miss Faye," Henry replied as he munched on the sandwich hungrily. 55 Exercise 27 (© Singapore Asa Publishers Pee LidChoose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. & Uncle Matt did not fetch Henry to school because (1) his bus was full (2) he wanted to teach Henry a lesson for being late (3) Henry told him that he would run to school that day (4) he did not see Henry at the pick-up point ( ) & Which of the following words from the first paragraph tells us that "Henry was out of breath when he reached the pick-up point? (1) panting (3) stood (2) shouted (4) leaving ( ) \3y Henry searched his pockets for money to (1) buy breakfast (3) pay Uncle Matt for the transport (2) take a bus to school (4) call his mother ( ) at the pick-up point in his hurry to get to school. (1) Henry lost his school bag (2) Henry fell into the drain (3) Henry left his English folder (4) Henry dropped some of his pocket money ( ) From the passage, we know that Miss Faye felt that Henry should have told her that 5 (1) he was feeling ill (2) his teacher scolded him (3) John did not want to lend him money (4) he had forgotten to bring his pocket money ( ) Vocabulary Booster |} = pant: to breathe quickly with short breaths because you have just finished exercising | The dog was panting loudly after running across the field to greet its master. frantically: in a state when you are worried and frightened about a situation The lady frantically shouted for help but no one heard her. | faint with: feeling weak because you do not have food or are tired She was faint with hunger as she had not eaten for three days, 56 Exercise 27 [© Singapore Asis Publishers Pte LedRead this passage and answer the questions that follow. eee . ~ — — | The phrases ‘fair play’ and ‘sore loser’ are frequently | mentioned at games and sports grounds, Why is it so important to play fair and not be a sore loser? Games and sports can be done individually, as a pair or in a team. The focus is on team spirit and sportsmanship rather than winning. Winning is not everything and losing does not indicate poor skills either. All games and sports have their own sets of rules and regulations. Penalties are imposed for ‘rotten play’ during the / game. To maintain fairness throughout the game or sport, a referee or judge is present. In order not to be accused of | being biased, he is usually someone outside the school or club. For people who join in games and sports at national level, | it is vital to show true sportsmanship and team spirit. They are, after all, playing as a team and representing their school or country. These rules also apply to the spectators and cheerleading teams present during a competition. When your team wins, it is good to cheer and clap to show your support and appreciation. It is discourteous to boo at the losing team. As for the losing team, they must learn to lose gracefully. It should not result in the use of vulgarities or hand signs to indicate your disappointment. A graceful loser will take the initiative to congratulate his opponent. All it takes is a simple handshake | to show true sportsmanship. 57 Exercise 28 (© Singapore Asia Publishers Pte Lid 110 marks 20 25& What are the two things that are more important than winning in a competition? {2 marks] () (2) Why is it specially important for people playing at national level to show team spirit and sportsmanship? {2 marks] @ What behaviour should not be condoned during a competition? [2 marks] (1) (2) ———— 4 How should a player display true sportsmanship in a game that he has lost? {1 mark] & Fill in the blanks with words from the passage that have the following meanings. [3 marks] (1) sustain = (2) important = (3) rude =; oemssnsEEsnaTESSEEEEE Vocabulary Booster } biased (line 12): favouring one side more than the other based on your own personal opinions about them A teacher should never be biased when choosing students to represent the class for competitions. } \ 58. Exercise 28 [© Singapore Asia Publishes Pte LidDATE: 15 marks ee . - ~~ With more and more mothers out in the workforce, childcare centres in Singapore are in great demand. There are two kinds of childcare centres — full day care and half-day care. Children | in these centres are between the age of eighteen months and seven years { old, They are brought to the centres as early as seven in the morning and will leave the premises in | the evening when their parents knock off from work or latest __ by seven thirty. The children have a schedule to follow at these | centres, There is a time for lessons, games, meals and even naps. Some parents may resort to putting their children in half-day childcare centres. These parents themselves may be working on a part-time basis and only need their children to be taken care of during their working hours. At the centre, the children are still | provided with one meal a day, either breakfast or tea break, and lessons. The present teacher-child ratios for both such centres are 1:8 for eighteen to thirty months, 1:12 for thirty months to three | years old, 1:15 for three to four years old and 1:25 for four to | | seven years old. | | Although guidelines have been set for the operations of these centres, it is impossible to rely totally on the teachers to do the job of the parents. While childcare services can be arranged or requested, ultimately, it is the parents’ duty to give guidance, love and commitment to their own children. Exercise 29 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pte LidChoose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. & The maximum number of hours a child can spend at a full day childcare centre is : (1) seven (3) ten and a half (2) seven and a half (4) twelve and a half ( ) & What programmes are lined up for children who spend a full day at a childcare centre? (1) lessons, games, mealtimes and nap times (2) lessons, games and mealtimes (3) lessons and mealtimes (4) games, mealtimes and nap times ( ) A half-day childcare centre is ideal for children (1) who do not need to go to school (2) whose parents have part-time jobs (3) to attend after school © (4) without parents ( ) & There are different age groups for childcare centres. (1) three (3) five (2) four (4) six ( ) © should be made ultimately responsible for the children's well-being. (1) The teachers in the centres (2) The teachers in the schools (3) The parents (4) The mothers ( ) | Vocabulary Boost or} - se | demand: the strong need for something especially for a particular product or service There was a demand for rice last year because of the drought. | ultimately: in the end Ultimately, you have to make the decision yourself as this concerns your future. commitment: something that one has promised another to do | Twill give my full commitment to this project and not take another one for the time being. 60° Exercise 29 © Singapore Asia Publishers le LidDATES seccscssee 4 NAME: Read this passage and answer the questions that follow. Do you wake up feeling fresh and alert in the morning or do you drag yourself out of bed most of the time? If you don't have at least eight hours of sleep each night, over time, your health will suffer. Missing an hour or two of sleep for a few days will have | an effect on your concentration and performance. However, sleeping more than the recommended hours does not necessarily mean that you will do better or accomplish more. Rather, oversleeping is quite similar to overeating. It makes | you feel lethargic and your concentration span becomes shorter too. Having at least eight hours of sleep boosts our immunity. People who adopt a good night's sleep pattern generally have stronger immunity. For many, especially women, compromising on their beauty sleep is impossible. When you sleep, your body repairs and regenerates skin, blood and brain cells. Our skin | glows and our hair shines when we have enough sleep. People | who are deprived of sleep usually have dark rings under their | eyes. When you are healthy, everything seems to fall into place. | You are able to perform better. You feel less stressful and can absorb and retain information more accurately. Handling tasks is a breeze as you make fewer mistakes. More importantly, for people who drive, their reaction towards an emergency is | faster. That in turn reduces accident rates. Overall, having enough sleep also makes you less short-tempered, aggressive and paranoid. y 61>. Exercise 30 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pe Lad 110 marks 20 25oN & & o 4 o Vocabulary Booster }}- SS © Singapore Asi What happens when you miss a few hours of sleep for a period of time? [2 marks] (1) (2) Why is sleeping more than eight hours not recommended?[2 marks] Qo — (2) ere What goes on in your body when you sleep? [1 mark] Why will accident rates drop if a motorist has at least eight hours of sleep? (2 marks] Some of the sentences in the passage are facts while some are opinions. For each of the following sentences, write 'F' if it is a fact and 'O' if it is an opinion. [3 marks] (1) Rather, oversleeping is quite similar to overeating. ( u (2) Having at least eight hours of sleep boosts our ( immunity. \ — (3) You are able to perform better. lethargic (line 10): lazy The hot and humid weather made her feel leth gic the whole morning. paranoid ((ir suffering from or showing fear She was feeling paranoid and was convinced that the noise she heard was a burglar entering her house. J Exercise 30NAME: CLASS: There are two kinds of letter writing methods. They are formal and informal letter writing. Formal letters are used in business when one organization writes to another, or to its customers, clients and other | external parties. The language used is formal. Sentence structures are clear with minimal spelling mistakes. Its content is typed on the company's letterhead, Nobody writes a formal letter by hand these days unless it is a personal thank-you letter from one director in a company to another. On the other hand, informal letters are used for corresponding with friends or loved ones overseas or at home. Hence, the words and sentence structures are less complex and technical. Often, | the way an informal letter is written is described as having a | conversation with the other party. Fancy patterned paper or even perfumed paper and envelopes are also used for informal letters. | You should always ensure that the address of the person you are sending the letter to is written correctly. Letters sent out by companies are always enclosed in envelopes with the company's address printed on them. Writing a return address at the back of the envelope for an informal letter is often useful. When the letter does not reach the intended recipient, it can be sent back to the writer of the letter. Exercise 31 1 Singapote Asia Publishers Pee Lid EXERCISE 31 ieCh o @ joose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. You should ensure that when writing a formal letter to a client for your company. (1) your typing skill is fast (2) not many spelling mistakes are made (3) you write in a relaxed and friendly manner (4) only the address on the envelope is handwritten ( ) A director may choose to write a formal letter in his own handwriting to another person because —___ (1) he wants to thank the recipient of the letter personally (2) he has nothing better to do (3) it is a new method of correspondence (4) he does not want to make any mistakes ( ) A formal letter is normally written on - (1) fancy patterned paper (3) fax paper (2) perfumed paper (4) company letterhead ( ) What is the difference between formal and informal letters? (1) the way the language and sentences are phrased (2) one is handwritten and the other is typed (3) the number of times they are sent out (4) the length of the content in them ( ) __ allows the recipient to send the letter back to the sender if it is not for him. (1) Enclosing the letter inside an envelope (2) Writing the address inside the envelope (3) Having a return address on the envelope (4) Using a patterned paper and fancy envelope ( ) Vocabulary Booster }} - ~ a - : | | | letterhead: a piece of paper that has the name and address of a business printed on it T typed a letter to the customer using my company’s letterhead to thank her for her feedback. 64 Exercise 31 1 Singapore Asia Publishers Pie Lida Co) EXERCISE 32 Read this story and answer the questions that follow. Annie Ant was basking in the sun when she saw Bumble | Bee busy gathering food in the field. “Why are you gathering food now, Bumble?" Annie asked. Bumble stopped in midair and looked at Annie. “Winter is approaching. Are you all prepared?" Annie looked at Bumble in disbelief. “Gather food for winter now? Are you mad? Stop for a while and come to Alice's party with me." Bumble shook her head.“ No thanks. I have a lot more work to do. Goodbye." Days turned into weeks. Annie woke up one morning and saw the field covered by snow. “Oh goody, winter is here. I | shall go and play in the snow after breakfast.” She went of f to get some food and was horrified to find that there was none left. “Oh, no! I have forgotten about food. What should T do?" Annie cried. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Annie was surprised to see Bumble at the door. “Would you like to come to my house and share my food, Annie? I know you did not gather any. Since I started early, T have plenty to share,” Bumble said kindly. Bowing her head in shame, Annie replied, “Thank you, Bumble. I should have listened to you. T'm sorry. Let me clean your house this winter in return for food." “No problem. Let's go, Annie," said Bumble. Together, they trudged over to Bumble’s house. How did Annie feel when winter came? Exercise 32 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pte Lid 110 marks 10 FL 20€23. What does the sentence part ‘Bowing her head in share’ (lines 18 — 19) tell us about how Annie felt? What did she do in the end?(2 rar @ Write 1, 2,3 and 4 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the story. 1 d Bumble invited Annie to her house to share her food with Annie. Winter came and Annie was terrified when she realized that she had not prepared any food for winter. Bumble Bee was busy gathering food for winter in the field when she met Annie Ant. Annie asked Burnble to go to Alice's party with her but Bumble refused. rey) Fill in the blanks with words from the story that have the pellewina ~~ meanings. (1) collecting (2) coming soon (3) walked slowly = " ) Would you prefer to have Annie or Bumble as your friend? Support your answer with information from the story. Vocabulary Booster | T bask (line 1): to sit or lie down while enjoying the sun T shall bask in the sun this June to get a good tan. midair (ine 3): in the air The aeroplane suddenly exploded in inicair. disbelief (line 5): when you do not believe something because you think it is not true | He stared in disbelief at the sight of so many presents in his living room. | | trudge to walk slowly or with difficulty | He hrough the snow to get to the clinic. Exercise 32 ‘© Singapore Asia Publishers Pe LidNAME: .... CLASS: 15 Read the instructions carefully. | RECIPE FOR LOVE POTION (Most suitable for selfish and mean wizards who want to become good) Ingredients y A lot of kind words daily ¥ A few good deeds done regularly ¥ Some kindness to the poor, the sick, the young ones and the elderly i v A few kisses for your loved ones v Offer help to anyone in need whenever possible. v Smile at everyone you meet. v Be the first to greet people. v Give plenty of assistance to the poor, the needy and the sick, ¥ Always reply with a ‘thank you' for any help or gifts offered. v Never reject anything that is given no matter how small or insignificant the thing is. The more ingredients you use, the more powerful your spell will be. How successful you want your potion to work depends on how | much ingredients you are willing to use. All the ingredients are free and some cost very little, but your returns are high. In order to create a powerful and successful spell, you will need to try out all the ingredients to know which items when used together will give the best result. Be careful though. The ultimate reward will be more than you can bear. Exercise 33 (© Singapore Asia Publishers Ple Lid EXERGISE 33 oeChoose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. This recipe is best given to wizards who (1) would like to remain as they are (2) want to turn over a new leaf (3) are waiting to become even nastier than before (4) are interested in making people kind and helpful ( ) When you receive a small and inexpensive gift, you should (1) accept it gratefully (2) grimace and reject it (3) return the gift to the sender (4) pass the gift to someone else immediately ( ) 9 What would the poor and the needy need from you when you meet ther? (1) kisses and smiles (2) offerings and rejection (3) kindness and assistance (4) words of ‘thank you’ and kindness ( ) 4g Tf you want the spell to be powerful, you must ensure that (1) you do one good deed each year (2) you smile warmly at people you know (3) the sick and the needy give you lots of assistance (4) you mind your manners when help is given to you ( ) j The ingredients are considered ‘free’ and they ‘cost very little! because (1) you need no money or very little money for them (2) it does not take a lot of effort to accomplish ther (3) not many people can afford to accomplish the actions (4) you can get them anywhere anytime ( ) Wocabulany; Booste | insignificant: unimportant | | This small gift of a few fish may seem ir cant to many, but to her, it | | provides several meals for her and her fami } 68 Exercise 33 © Singapore Asi Publishers Pte Lad=) EYERCISE 34 Read this passage and answer the questions that follow. Generally, schools are categorized into three levels. The basic level includes nurseries and kindergartens. It is | not compulsory to attend nursery or kindergarten but most | parents choose to enrol their children for early learning in reading, writing and speech. \ The intermediate level consists of both the primary and secondary education. Children are generally taught four subjects at each level in primary school. Higher Mother Tongue is offered for upper primary students who excel in Chinese, Malay or Tamil. In their final year, students will sit | for a national examination called 'PSLE'. | Students will learn no less than seven to ten subjects during | secondary school. The subjects taught are more advanced than the primary level but less in detail than the tertiary level. In their final year, students sit for an examination. An 'O' Level certificate will be given to a student with at least five passing subjects. With this certificate, he will be able to advance to | the tertiary level. Students may opt for a three-year course ina polytechnic, | a two-year course ina junior college or a three-year course in a centralized institute. Here, students are taught in greater depth on the subjects they have chosen. A diplorna from a | polytechnic or an ‘A’ Level certificate from a junior college | or centralized institute will be given to students who have | successfully passed their examinations. | Regardless of the certificate obtained, it is the learning process that matters. Nevertheless, a good certificate will definitely make hunting for jobs much easier. 69 Exercise 34 © Singapore Asi Publishers le Lid 110 marks 10 20 25What canes deduce about the attitude of those parents who enrol their chil ren for nursery and kindergarten? [1 mark] \2¢ What subject is being offered to upper primary students who are good at Chinese, Malay or Tamil? [1 mark] 3@ How different is the teaching of a subject in secondary level as compared to the primary and tertiary levels? [2 marks The table below shows the schools that are categorized into inne levels. Fill in the boxes using information from the passage. [5 i Skills/Subjects/ Level Schools Certificate Nursery | Reading, writing and Basic speech Primary school Intermediate ermediare * Seven to ten subjects + 'O' Level certificate Diploma Tertiary Junior college Centralized institute , What is considered more important than just obtaining the certificate? mark Vocabulary Booster |) oes compulsory (line 3): something that is compulsory must be done Tt is compulsory for all students to wear the school uniform to school enrol (line 4): to join a school or an education centre | My mother enrolled me for a calligraphy class at the community centre. | excel (line 9): to be good at something (Linda has always excelled at French, Exercise 34 ‘© Singapore Asie Publishers Pe Ledél Read this passage carefully. | Hari Raya Puasa is an important celebration in the Muslim calendar. (¢ The term ‘Hari Raya’ means ‘a day of celebration’. Many people mistake Hari Raya Puasa for the Muslim New Year but it is not. In actual fact, Hari Raya Puasa | isafestival celebrated by the Muslims to tmark the end of the one-month fasting. Prior to Hari Raya Puasa, the Muslims will fast for a month. | This period is known as Ramadan. The fasting time begins at sunrise and ends at sunset. Everyone, including young children, has to fast. Only the sick are excused from fasting. In Singapore, preparations start one month before the festival. The Muslitn Village at Geylang Serai is crowded during this time. | There are stalls selling festive items, clothing, household items and even food, At night, the place is brightly lit. Many Muslims buy their dinner there to bring home to eat after they break fast for the day. | For this special occasion, the Muslims buy new clothes, give their | homes a new coat of paint and buy new furniture. On the morning of | Hari Raya Puasa, the Muslims wear their new clothes to the mosque to | pray and offer thanks to their God. Then they will seek forgiveness from their elders before visiting friends and relatives. | Unmarried children will receive money placed in green packets from their elders. Many delicious dishes will also be served for | this special occasion. Exercise 35 © Singapore Asin Publishers Pte Lid Coe” EXERCISE 35 2.Choose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. Hari Raya Puasa is celebrated by the Muslims to (1) fast for a month (2) mark the end of fasting for a month (3) buy new clothes and furniture and paint the house (4) usher in the New Year ( ) The Muslims eat during Ramadan. (1) when they are hungry (2) after sunrise and before sunset (3) before sunrise and after sunset (4) only one meal ( ) Which of the following can best replace ‘excused’ in the second paragraph? (1) avoided (3) exempted (2) permitted (4) forgiven ( ) (49 The Muslims begin their preparations to celebrate Hari Raya Puasa (1) from the start of Ramadan (2) one month before Ramadan (3) one week before the festival (4) on the morning of the festival day itself ( ) The children are the happiest lot during Hari Raya Puasa probably because they (1) get anew home (2) have food to eat (3) can seek forgiveness for being naughty (4) get to eat many tasty dishes and receive money from their elders ( ) Vocabulary Booster | seek: to try to get something You must sel: permission from your teacher before leaving the classroom. 72 Exercise 35 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pte LidNAME: — eee ge 110 EXERCISE 36 ee Read this passage and answer the questions that follow. Insects can be found in the soil, in the air, on and in bodies | of plants, animals and human beings. It is of ten believed that | man dominates the earth but the fact is the insects are the | ones. Having the ability to fly allows them to extend their living | habitats on land and to the air. Being the first ones to inhabit 5 | the earth, there are lots of space and resources for them to | | explore. This gives them a higher chance to reproduce, move around and occupy more parts of the earth. j An insect has three body parts — the head, thorax and | abdomen. Most insects have a pair of antennae on the head, 10 | six legs at the abdomen area and wings in the middle or last segment of their thorax. All have an external skeleton. | | Insects do not have noses. They take in air through holes | called ‘spiracles’, which are found on the thorax and abdomen. | Insects also make use of the sensors found on their antennae, 15 | their mouthparts and feet to smell or feel their way around. Most insects develop from an egg to an adult and they look | different at each stage, One good example is the butterfly. It develops from an egg to a larva to a pupa before becoming | a colourful winged adult. 20 The majority of insects work and live in a group. Colourful and pretty as some of them may be, one must never try to catch any unknown insect by hand. They could just be poisonous. | Why are insects able to inhabit more of the earth than man? Exercise 36 © Singupote Asia Publishers Pe LudQ2y Where can the antennae of an insect be found? [1 mark] 39 Which three parts of the bodies do insects use to smell or feel their way around? s (1) (2) oe — (3) ey Q4y The diagram below shows the life cycle of a butterfly. Fill in the ~ boxes using Can from the passage. [34 butterfly h 6} Why is it not advisable to catch hold of an insect by hand? [1 mark y Vocabulary Booster | dominate (line 3): to have more control over something than any other thing | Sandy is dominated by her parents, so she has little freedom to do what she wants, | | extend (line 4): to continue to cover a particular area | | The millionaire's land extends over a few miles. | segment (line 12): a separate piece of something The boys innocently thought that by cutting an earthworm into two segments, | anew earthworm would grow from each piece. | 1): the most things or people in a group tnajority f the students voted for Mabel to become the school prefect. The ina) Exercise 36 © Singapore Asia Publishers te LidRead this passage carefully. Nobody visits the dentist of his own accord unless necessary. For the good of | our dental health, we should visit the dentist at least twice a year for regular checks and | polishing. We should never visit a dentist only when pain occurs. It is important to care for our teeth and gums from young. Mothers should start cleaning their babies’ gums with a facecloth even before the appearance of the first milk tooth. It is recommended that brushing of teeth should be done | at least twice a day. To prevent tooth decay and gum disease, | flossing our teeth on a daily basis should be done. Brushing helps | to stimulate gums while flossing aids in the removal of food left in between teeth that cannot be removed by brushing. Using the right kind of toothbrush and toothpaste is also very important. A toothbrush with hard bristles should never be used. It causes injury to our gums and teeth. Most toothpaste contains abrasives, detergents and foaming agents. The most important ingredient in toothpaste that prevents cavities is fluoride. For people with sensitive teeth, they may experience a sharp pain or discomfort if pressure is put on the teeth or if they feel hot or cold. A special kind of toothpaste may have to be used in | this case. However, a visit to the dentist is a must if the problem persists. To avoid tooth decay, we should cut down on sugary foods and drinks and brush our teeth before we sleep. Extra visits to the dentist will definitely lessen if we adopt good dental care habits. 75 Exercise 37 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pie Lid 15 marksChoose the best answer and write its number in the brackets. iy The sentence ‘Nobody visits the dentist of his own accord unless necessary’ in the first paragraph suggests that (1) many people dread visiting a dentist (2) a lot of people suffer from toothache (3) many people have good dental care habits (4) many people do not understand how hard a dentist has to work ( ) The best time to start caring for our teeth is (1) before we go to bed (2) when our first milk tooth appears (3) before we learn to consume solid food as a baby (4) before we get our first milk tooth ( ) Q How do we prevent tooth decay and gum disease? (1) Brush our teeth twice daily. (2) Brush our teeth and floss them once a week. (3) Brush our teeth twice and floss them daily. (4) Brush and floss our teeth many times daily. ( ) What should be used when it comes to taking care of our teeth well? (1) a pretty toothbrush and sweet-smelling toothpaste (2) a@ toothbrush with soft bristles and toothpaste containing fluoride (3) a toothbrush with long bristles and toothpaste containing lots of ingredients (4) a toothbrush with soft bristles and toothpaste containing only foaming agents ( ) What else can you do +o lessen extra visits to the dentist? (1) Use aspecial toothpaste if you consume sugary foods and drinks. (2) Cut down on sugary foods and drinks. (3) Add more toothpaste on your toothbrush. (4) Brush your teeth a few times before you sleep. ( ) | Vocabulary Booster | | stimulate: to make a part of the body more active or alert | Exercising st 's the circulation of blood around our bodies. abrasive: a rough substance that you use to make something smoother | Never use abrasives to clean that aluminium pot as it will cause scratches to appear. | ) 76 Exercise 37 © Singapore Asia Publishers Pte Lid