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1. E 5. relax To: [email protected]
2. C 6. rare
3. D 7. imagination Subject: Part-time job
4. F 8. stitches Hi Johari,
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It’s a great idea to get a part-time job and I think I’d
1. A 5. future
like to join the job hunt with you. To begin, we’d look for
2. E 6. dreams
an online employment site and browse part-time jobs
3. B 7. aspire
suitable for fresh school-leavers. I think positions such
4. C 8. self-satisfaction
as store assistants or front-counter helps are the best as
on-the-job training will be provided. Anyhow, let’s focus
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on jobs in department stores or fast food restaurants.
PART 1: SHORT COMMUNICATIVE MESSAGE
After that, we should prepare our resumes. I can’t wait
(Suggested answers)
to hear from you.
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Bye,
To: [email protected] Romesh
Subject: Community Arts Centre play Practice 4
Dear Krishna, Dear Harin,
I think you should give it a try. It doesn’t matter Yes, I remember our conversation very well and I
that you’ll be up against experienced performers. What’s think it’s a great idea. There are online courses but most
important is that you try because you love performing of them have expensive tuition fees. Since we’re on a
on stage. If you don’t audition, you won’t have a chance tight budget, I’d suggest we buy a language book with a
to be in the play at all. Even if you aren’t successful, CD. This is the best introduction to a new language. We
at least you gain some experience from the process. can learn words and useful phrases as well as practise
Besides, you can learn by watching the other performers our pronunciation using the CD. Importantly, we can
and build your confidence for future auditions. Good learn at our own pace. What do you think? Please share
luck! your view.
made available online to replace paper. Another step you can get rebates when you make purchases using
you can take is to buy things that are reusable instead of these e-wallets.
disposable items. Bring your own tumblers and containers One disadvantage of using e-wallets is the
when buying food and drinks. Use metal straws, cloth probability of an incompatibility of the e-wallets between
napkins and practising the 3R’s will go far in achieving our the customers and the shops. You use a certain type of
goal. e-wallet whilst the outlet where you buy things from
The effort may bring a snowball effect but they can utilises another. Despite the widely used of modern
be the baby steps taken to show that we care. technology, not all shops offer this cashless application,
especially at the wet markets or night markets.
2. REVIEW I really recommend using e-wallets as the benefits
outweighs the disadvantages. I hope that in the future,
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e-wallets application will be more developed and all
Recently, my family and I flew to Sabah for a holiday.
traders can approve all kinds of e-wallets for the comfort
We stayed at a hotel in Kota Kinabalu, a bustling town
of the consumers.
about 8km from the airport. The capital of the state is also
a gateway to various natural splendours in the state. Practice 3
There are so many activities that you can do in My favourite restaurant is a famous Korean
Sabah. One of the attractions you must visit include the restaurant called Kohyangi Dak which means the home
Filipino Handicraft market, jam-packed with small stalls of chicken. The place is located in Setia Alam, Selangor,
offering dried local produce and handicrafts from Sabah, about 3 km from my house. As the name suggests, chicken
Philippines and Indonesia. Just before sun set, you can go makes up the menu being served there.
to the famous Waterfront and have dinner in one of the I love its fried chicken which are coated in a variety
restaurants there so you can capture the breathtaking of flavours and fried until crisp. Although deep-fried, the
sunset over the South China Sea. You can go island chicken is not oily but crunchy on the outside. Yet, the flesh
hopping which transports you to paradise beaches where is succulent and juicy. You can have your choice of chicken
you can enjoy parasailing, swimming and snorkelling. parts that you like whether they are wings, drumettes,
If you love nature, you can visit Tunku Abdul Rahman breasts or thighs, and they still have the same scrumptious
National Park which is made up of five islands. taste. Besides fried chicken, other dishes include kimchi
A trip to Sabah will not be complete without a hiking fried rice, japchae which is fried glass noodles, and spicy
trip up the highest mountain in South-east Asia. However, rice cakes that are famous as street food in Korea called
not everyone can climb the mountain so you can go to tteokbokki.
Kundasang and visit the cow farm there. You get to taste The service provided by the restaurant is quite slow
the ice creams made from fresh milk which come from the especially during a full house which is usually from noon
farm. to 2 p.m. However, you can avoid the peak hours so you
I would definitely recommend Sabah as a place will be served faster when there is less crowd.
to go for a holiday. However, Sabah is a large state that I would say that the high-end food is a bit costly
one cannot travel to all the interesting places, try out but you can give yourself a treat once in a blue moon!
exotic food and learn about the indigenous customs and It is recommended for friends and family to go to this
traditions in a few days’ time. restaurant to celebrate birthdays or anniversaries. The
restaurant has a pleasant, elegant ambience where
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having a small gathering will be a relaxing, comfortable
Nowadays, paying via e-wallets is becoming one of
experience.
the fastest growing payment trends in Malaysia. Some of
the e-wallets applications available are Touch ‘n Go, Boost,
3. STORY
FavePay and GrabPay.
I use MAE, an e-wallet produced by Maybank. I can Practice 1
use it easily as I only need to scan the code provided. Everyone was suddenly quiet when they heard the
Furthermore, it also comes with some helpful features that announcement made by the pilot. He was telling everyone
help me to manage my money, budget and save. Using to keep calm and be prepared for an emergency landing.
MAE also enables me to track and control my spending by He said that one of the wheels was stuck and he had to try
transferring only my monthly budget to MAE in order to his best to land the plane with one missing wheel.
prevent overspending. The flight attendants started moving among the
By using e-wallet, cash is redundant but you need passengers telling us not to panic. They instructed us to
a smart phone. It will be safer because chances of losing keep our seat belts on and adopt the brace position. I bent
the money are almost nil. You save time as you can avoid forward and put my hands over my head, getting ready
queuing to withdraw money from the ATM machine and for the crash impact. I could feel the eerie surrounding as
everybody was probably praying that the plane would successfully. The bouquets of pink roses to convey the
land safely. meaning of gratitude, grace and joy were delivered to our
Then, there was a loud sound as the plane hit the houses without their knowledge. Then, I read out a special
ground, sliding down at a high speed. It bounced up and poem that I specially dedicated to them. Father and I were
down a few times before it slammed the ground again both very grateful that all the ladies have stuck with us
and came to a stop. It was chaos in the cabin. I could hear through thick and thin.
people screaming and children crying. As soon as the As it was a special day, my father wanted my
plane stopped moving, the crew went to the emergency mother to relax so we went out for lunch at our favourite
exit and began to get the passengers down the chute. restaurant. The management of the restaurant had
I was lucky that I was not hurt. The medical team provided a secluded corner, specially decorated for the
quickly took care of the few who were injured and the event. Out of the blue, the manager of the restaurant came
unhurt passengers were given a check-up. Everybody was to greet every lady in the restaurant and presented each of
thankful that the plane did not catch fire and most of the them with a beautiful cupcake.
passengers were safe and unhurt. Nevertheless, it was an We should be in favour of singing praises of our
ordeal that would be unforgettable in our whole life. loved ones, not only on birthdays but also other days to let
them know how we cherish and hold them in high regards.
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I strongly believe that all women should be appreciated.
My father decided to take the family to Pulau
Perhentian which was located near Terengganu for a Practice 4
weekend in August. We drove to Kuala Besut to the jetty “How I Met My Best Friend”
where we took an approximately 40 minutes boat ride to My best friend and I have known one another for
reach the island. a very long time. Currently, we are attending different
The island is well known as a marine paradise and schools but we still get in touch through social media.
popular amongst snorkellers, divers and beach lovers. Once in a while, I call her and then, we will talk for hours!
Blessed with crystal-clear water, fine sand beaches, the I first met her on the first day of pre-school where
island is the perfect place to just relax and spend hours the teacher seated both of us next to each other. At the
at the beach. We stayed at the Perhentian Island Resort, a beginning, we were shy and just sat gloomily waiting for
resort surrounded by lush greenery, facing the beach and any instructions from the teacher. It was only after a few
the blue sea. After checking in, we did not waste time and days that I felt comfortable in my own skin that I began
headed straight to the beach for a swim. to draw the attention of the girl by my side. I shared my
The next morning, we took a jungle trail which was macaroni and cheese with her and she gave me some
less than 100 metres away from our resort. We trekked up chocolates. From that day, we were almost inseparable!
the hills under a canopy of large trees, and saw some wild Syamira is a beautiful, understanding and helpful
birds as well as some monkeys and bats. In the afternoon, person. She is quiet but she smiles all the time! For all the
we had so much fun swimming in the sea. We also went ten years that I know her, Syamira has been my backbone
snorkelling to see the marine life. Although it was said that and a driving motivator to most of successful ventures.
the green turtles would come to lay eggs between June She has always been my greatest supporter in my sports
and September, we were not lucky enough to see any of and academic activities. Likewise, I have done the same
them on the beach. thing for her, too.
It was a leisurely family holiday in which my parents On my last birthday, she surprised me by appearing
and I really enjoyed ourselves. The island is such a beautiful at my house bearing a bouquet of chocolates and balloons.
and peaceful place, which seems just like a paradise. We It was an unexpected gesture from her that brought tears
had such a memorable experience that we could never to my eyes. I hope that we would continue to have an
forget. everlasting friendship so we can cherish our nostalgic
memories right into our old age.
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Celebrating Women’s Day 4. REPORT
It was a memorable occasion for the three
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generations of women in the family when my father and
Date: 14th May 2023
I held a surprise celebration for them in conjunction with
To: Encik Daniel bin Muhammad
the International Women’s Day. My grandmother, mother
Title: Sports Day
and sisters were caught unaware when we presented each
It was a fun-filled Sports Day for the students of SMK
of them with a bouquet of roses after our breakfast that
Gunung Pauh last Saturday. Everyone had been excited
day.
since sports practices started and the day before the actual
Grandma was struck dumb and tearfully hugged
date was a significant time. A full-dressed rehearsal was
my father and I. Mother and my two sisters expressed
held in the morning whereas in the afternoon, members of
their gratitude and applauded us for keeping a secret
the four sports houses went all out decorating their tents We were pleased with how everything has turned
to vie for the best decorated tent. out. The English teachers and the committee members
The day started with the arrival of Tuan Haji Hashim deserved the accolade for all their effort to make the event
bin Maarof as the honoured guest. First, there was a march a success and we also wish to express our gratitude to all
past by representatives of the Red House, Green House, participants who put their heart out to join the various
Blue House and Yellow House and the final sports events activities organised. It is hoped that this programme would
started after the official speech. The running events were motivate students into learning English and improve their
400 metres, 200 metres, 100 metres including the relay confidence level into speaking the language.
and hurdles for all categories. There were also events for
teachers and the Game Officials. Prepared by,
The highlight of the day was during the Syamil Ahmad
announcements of the results for all the competitions (Secretary of Eng. Lgg. Society)
on that day. The overall champion was the Red House,
followed closely by the Yellow and Green Houses. The Blue Practice 3
House grabbed the trophy for the best decorated tent and Date: 22nd May 2023
the best mascot. The best athletes, male and female were To: Puan Syarifah binti Khairul
both from the Red House. The event ended at half-past Title: Donation Drive for School
noon after the presentation of all medals and trophies. The Entrepreneur Club of SMK Desa Tanjung
Students showed a great level of sportsmanship as organised a Donation Drive to collect funds for the school
well as learning teamwork skills which will benefit them to carry out various projects and to buy more books for
in future interactions with other people in society. Indeed, the school library. The school alumni association, teachers,
teachers and students should celebrate Sports Day with parents and students have been exceptionally generous
vigour and great enthusiasm! in their support towards this purpose. We raised a total
amount of RM18,350.00 just through donations from staff,
Prepared by, parents and alumni. An additional RM5,644.50 was raised
Syarifah Amira by having a Canteen Day where we opened a few booths
(Secretary of Sports Committee) to sell food and things. The school Canteen Day was held
in the field on Saturday morning 27th August 2023. The
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total amount collected after everything was wrapped up
Date: 13th April 2023
came to RM23,994.50.
To: Puan Asyikin binti Ali
About RM6,000 will be given to the library and the
Title: English Language Week
rest will be used for school projects such as to buy paints
The English Language Society of SMK Jelai organised
for murals and plants to beautify the school compound.
its annual English Language Week from 2nd of April until
The money will be put to good use and managed wisely
6th of April 2023. Using the slogan “ English is Fun”, the
by the teachers in charge.
objective of the programme is to encourage the use of the
We are grateful to the alumni association for
language among students and for students to show their
giving a large contribution, especially by the successful
abilities in using English Language.
entrepreneurs and corporations. We are also indebted to
The event kicked off on Monday, 2nd April 2023,
parents and students who volunteered their services to
with the assembly in the Open Hall. After the official
ensure the success of the Canteen Day. Besides having
announcement, the Form 1 students entertained the
fun, the students gained entrepreneurial, planning and
audience with choral speaking and the Form 2 students
organisational skills. Some of the students also gained
performed a medley of melodious songs.
valuable interpersonal skills when interacting with all
Meanwhile, contests and other activities that
walks of life. The donation drive is a valuable experience
have been held throughout the week were the poem
for the students if they were to organise another charity
recitations, scrabble games, spelling bee, public speaking
drive in the future.
and crossword puzzles. On the last day, students had the
opportunity to watch the animated film “Pixie and Friends”.
Prepared by,
Tickets were sold at RM1.00 per student. The money raised
Safiah binti Saidin
will go to the English Language Society fund to be used for
(Secretary of Entrepreneur Club)
future programmes.
The closing ceremony of English Language Week
was held on Friday at 10.30 a.m. The Principal, Puan Maria
Samad presented books and hampers as gifts to the
winners and awarded certificates to all the participants.
LISTENING
Part 1
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. B
7. A
Part 2
8. A 9. C 10. C 11. C 12. A 13. B
14. B 15. A
Part 3
Speaker 1 – D
Speaker 2 – G
Speaker 3 – A
Speaker 4 – E
Speaker 5 – C
Part 4
21. hike
22. plants
23. river
24. waded
25. pollution
26. decreasing
27. logged
28. machinery
29. murky
30. thirty