english spm module 1

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MODULE 1 :

Learning outcomes:

2.2 a : Skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas

2.2 i : Stating what text is about2.2 iii : Asking and answering questions2.2iv : Identifying main ideas2.2 b vi : Using dictionary to find the meaning of words

Task 1 : Vocabulary Building ( 30 minutes)Matching words with their meanings

Task 2 : Advertisements ( 20 minutes)Answering WH-questions

Task 3 : Signs and labels ( 30 minutes)Identifying true/false questions

Task 4 : Graphics ( 30 minutes)Matching sentences with the appropriate graphs

Task 5 : Consolidation ( 10 minutes)

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Task 1 – Vocabulary developmentMatch the words to their meanings. Use dictionary if necessary.

A. Education

Counselling The time allotted for the course of study

Duration The necessary qualifications to enrolinto an institute of education

Entry qualification The number of students allowed toenrol in a course

Intake A join academic programme betweentwo institutions of education

Part time study Studying not on full-time basis

Twinning programme A service set up to give advice tostudents

B. Hotels and holidays

Cruise A ticket to a destination and back again

Departure A room for one person

Destination Depending whether the facility is inused or not

Food and Lodging A set of rooms, especially expensive

ones, in a hotelNett A journey by ship for pleasure

Package A room where two beds are provided

Return ticket An act of leaving a place

Single occupancy The amount that needs to be paid after all deductions have been made

Subject to availability A set of related services or thingsoffered together

Suite Meals and accommodation

Twin sharing The place that someone is going to

C. Meals and restaurants

Ala carte Sweet food served after the main meal

Appertiser A combination of food suggested by therestaurant and has a fixed price

Buffet Each dish has a separate price

Dessert A variety of dishes spread out on atable where people serve themselvesand move away to eat

Set lunch/dinner A small dish at the beginning of a meal

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Answer Key

Task 1

A. Education

Counselling A service set up to give advice tostudents

Duration The time allotted for the course of study

Entry qualification The necessary qualifications to enrolinto an institute of education

Intake The number of students allowed toenrol in a course

Part time study Studying not on full-time basis

Twinning programme A join academic programme betweentwo institutions of education

B. Hotels and holidays

Cruise A journey by ship for pleasure

Departure An act of leaving a place

Destination The place that someone is going to

Food and Lodging Meals and accommodation

Nett The amount that needs to be paid after

all deductions have been madePackage A set of related services or things

offered together

Return ticket A ticket to a destination and back again

Single occupancy A room for one person

Subject to availability Depending whether the facility is inused or not

Suite A set of rooms, especially expensiveones, in a hotel

Twin sharing A room where two beds are provided

C. Meals and restaurants

Ala carte Each dish has a separate price

Appertiser A small dish at the beginning of a meal

Buffet A variety of dishes spread out on atable where people serve themselvesand move away to eat

Dessert Sweet food served after the main meal

Set lunch/dinner A combination of food suggested by therestaurant and has a fixed price

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Task 2 –Advertisements

A. Understand the advertisementsWork with your partner to answer the questions below. Use dictionary if

necessary.

Question 1.

Which of the following statement is true?

A. Only beginners are allowed to enrol for the dancing lessons. B. Only members of Fitness Club can enrol for the lessons.

C. The dancing lessons are not very expensive.

Question 2Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow.

a) What club is organising the camp? _________________________________.

b) When will the camp be held? _____________________________________.

c) What is the objective of the camp? It is to____________________________.

d) Where will the camp be held?_____________________________________

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e) The main purpose of organising the children camp is toA. encourage students to get to know Tanjung Malim.B. raise funds for the rural pupils.C. help children in their English.D. promote Selesa Resort

B. Choose the best answer.For each of the questions below, read the question first and then study theinformation given to find the answer.

Question 1

According to the advertisement, Sunnydale Beach Resort offers the followingexceptA free giftsB welcome drink

C buffet breakfastD guided tours

Question 2

What is being offered by Sun Supermarket? A The freshest items are for picking here.

B All items are sold at discount here. C You will get a refund if you buy fresh food items. D You can buy fresh food items at a very low price.

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Freshest pick at the lowest prices



Answer key

Task 2 A. Understand the advertisement 1 C

2 (a) The Interact Club of Tanjung Malim(b) On 20th May(c) help raise the standard of English among pupils from rural areas(d) Selesa Resort

B. Choose the best answer

1. C2. D

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Task 3 – Signs and labels

A. Identifying true-false statements

Question 1Study the sign below.

Read the statements below and write whether the statements are true or false.

a) You can bring food and drinks into the store. ___________

b) All types of food and drinks are not allowed in the store. ___________

c) Only fast food is not allowed in the store. ___________

d) You are not allowed to bring in food as you can purchase it in the store.

___________ Question 2Study the sign below.


a) Children under 12 are allowed in under supervision. ___________

b) Adults should be accompanied by their children. ___________

c) Children above 12 are not allowed in . ___________

d) Children above 12 are allowed in if accompanied by adults. ___________

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CHILDREN BELOW 12 SHOULD BE

ACCOMPANIED BY PARENTS/ADULTS



Question 3


a) You are allowed to bring rubbish in this area. ___________

b) You are not allowed to throw rubbish in this area. ___________

c) You can litter as you please in this area. ___________

d) You are allowed to litter in this area. ___________


Question 1

The notice above means that you have to park your vehicleA at places allocated for youB at any place you wantC at your own riskD in secluded area

Question 2

The notice above is to warn passengers that it isA all right to stand on the stepsB excusable to stand on the stepsC dangerous to stand on the stepsD better for them to stand on the steps

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PARK YOUR VEHICLES AT DESIGNATED PLACES

CAUTION

DO NOT STAND ON STEPS

LITTERING IS STRICTLY

PROHIBITED ON THESE

PREMISES



Question 3

Which of the following best explains the above sign?

A Rest areaB Disabled restingC Disabled crossingD Wheelchairs available

Question 4

What should you do if you see the sign above?A Make a U turn

B Keep on drivingC Stop and park my vehicleD Stop and wait until the gate is opened

Question 5

Which of the statements below best explains the sign?A Use of any form of fire is allowed here.B Use of any form of fire is not allowed here.C Use of any form of uncovered light is allowed here.D Use of any form of covered light is not allowed here.

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Question 6

This sign tells you thatA materials nearby can be burnt.B materials nearby are inflammable.C materials here are allowed to be burnt.

Answer key

Task 3

A. Identify true/ false statements

1 (a) False(b) True(c) False(d) False

2 (a) True(b) False(c) False(d) False

3 (a) False(b) True(c) False(d) False


1 A2 C3 C4 D5 C6 B

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B. Read the questions carefully and choose the best answer.

Question 1

What can you conclude from the bar chart?

A Students prefer comedy to movies.B Students prefer watching drama to entertainment programmes.C Students spend the most amount of time on musical programmes.D Students watch more dramas than documentary programmes.

Question 2

Which year did most road accidents take place?A 1991B 1992C 1994D 1995

Question 3

Which of the following graphs best represents the information below?

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Since 2002, the number of adults suffering from

hypertension has been increasing steadily.



Question 4

Which of the statements is true about the price of chicken in 2004?

A The price suffered a sharp decrease in JuneB The price rose steadily from January to JulyC The price decreased from September to October D The price did not fluctuate much for the year

Question 5

From the graph wecan say that

A fewer birds wererescued in the 2nd month compared tothe 1st monthB more birds wererescued in the 1st month compared tothe 4th month

C more birds were rescued in the 5th month compared to the 1st monthD the least number of birds was rescued in the 3rd month

Question 6

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A. Match sentences

1. D2. A3. F

4. C5. E


1. A2. D3. D4. B5. D6. C

7. C

Task 5 – Consolidation

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2. Study the chart below and answer the question that follows.

Based on the chart above, which statement is incorrect?A Most cases of lung cancer among people under 60 are linked to smokingB It is clear that smoking does not affect one suffering from lung cancer C About half the cases of lung cancer among people over 60 are not linked tosmoking

3.

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4.

Which of the following statements is not true about the Acrobatic Duo show?A It features two acrobatsB The acrobats are from ItalyC The shows are held for a monthD The shows are held throughout the week

5.

According to the advertisement, you will get a free gift if youA buy a single receiptB buy an imported glass worth RM100C buy items worth RM100 and above in a single receiptD buy items less than RM100 in a single receipt

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School holiday special

The ItalianAcrobatic Duo

3 shows a day, 6 days a week11 sept-11 oct 2006

• 27 & 28 July 2006

• Free imported glass with

minimum purchase of RM100 and above in a single

receipt



6.

ABSOLUTELY FREE!

A colour printer with every purchase of a personal computer

The above advertisement tells you that you will receiveA an offer to buy a personal computer B a personal computer if you buy a colour printer C a colour printer if you buy a personal computer

Answer key

Task 5 - Consolidation

1. C2. A3. C4. D

5. C6. C

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