English Form 4

Name : ______________
_____________

Date :

Class : ______________
Below are excerpts of several letters which appeared in the Problems column of a local
newspaper. Read them carefully and answer the questions that follow.
1

My fifteen-year-old son is obsessed with the computer. Hes pretty conscientious

about completing his homework, but the rest of his time is spent in front of the
monitor, playing games and exploring the Internet. Should I be concerned about
this?
- Mrs Boon

My husband and I are having a disagreement about what our 7-year-old son
should do when someone bullies him at school. My husband says hit back and it
wont happen again. I say, tell the teacher. Whos right?
- Mrs Siva

My daughter who is already in Year 4 still sleeps with us. Although weve tried
decorating her room so that she will feel at home in it, she will always end up
crawling into our bed in the middle of the night. Is this common?
- Mrs Raja

My twelve-year-old son has a very strange learning style. He doesnt like to do

the homework given by his teachers but still manages to be within the top five
positions in class. Although he seems to be doing very well in his studies, I fear
that he might end up a failure without the extra practice as I do believe practice
makes perfect. What do I do?
- Puan Mariam

My 8-year-old daughter has this habit of stealing things which she likes and
keeping them in her drawer. Once, I found my savings book, my husbands
tie-pin and some other small things which are not hers. Though Ive talked to
her about this, she is still doing it. Is it normal for her to take things? Will she
ever grow out of it?
- Puan Noriah

My 16-year-old boy is not very masculine for his age. In fact, hes rather girlish
at times. He likes sewing, cooking and prefers the company of girls rather than
boys his own age. Is it because he has three other elder sisters? What do I do
to change him?

- Mrs Lee
These children are responding to the letters sent by their respective mothers. In the space
provided, write their mothers names.
1.

Kamal :

The homework is not challenging at all! I concentrate in class and Ive

always done well. Mum shouldnt be overly concerned.

Answer: Puan Mariam

2.

Chris :

I might be soft in nature and I prefer doing the things that girls normally
do. So? Chef Wan loves cooking and hes still a man! There is no rule
which says that a man should not be allowed to cook or sew. In fact,
I consider myself talented.

Answer: Mrs Lee

3.

Gary :

Just because mum is computer illiterate does not mean I should be as

well. I love surfing! After all, I gain extra knowledge, which is up to
date. I do well in school and I dont get into trouble.

Answer: Mrs Boon

4.

Sita

Yes, sometimes I do get scared at night, especially when it rains. If

only mum would let me sleep with my baby sister, I wouldnt be so
frightened.

Answer: Mrs Raja

5.

Aina

I know I like taking things but I cant help it! I really like those things
and I just want to keep them. Why cant mum buy me those things?
Then, I wont have to borrow them.

Answer: Puan Noriah

6.

Write short answers to the following questions.

Who thinks that when a child is bullied he should fight back?

Answer: Mrs Sivas husband
7.

Which child is considered academically advanced?

Answer: Kamal
8.

Why does Gary love exploring the Internet?

Answer: Because he likes current information
9.

What can be done to solve Ainas problem?

Answer: Buy her some of her favourite things
10.

What should Kamals teachers do in order for him to complete the given homework?
Answer: Give more challenging homework to suit his needs
Several restaurants named below are promoting their delicacies. Read the paragraphs
carefully and answer the questions that follow.
1

Kuala Lumpur Marriton Hotel

Healthy and nutritious herbal dishes are now available for lunch and dinner at the
hotels Tsung Tsung Restaurant until the end of this month. The menu includes
Black Chicken soup, double-boiled herbal soup with seafood and black
mushrooms, stir-fried fresh ginseng with gingko and chicken fillet and fried fresh
asparagus with herbal kei chee. Served in small and regular portions, prices
range from RM22 nett to RM111 nett per portion. For reservations, call
restaurant manager Sunny at 03-2841 9930.

Petaling Jaya Marriton Hotel

For those eyeing Chinese appetisers with a Japanese twist, they are now
available at the hotels Kenji-san Restaurant. The appetisers - dried seaweed,
Japanese tempura, salmon, wasabi, tankatsu, eel sauce and Japanese sauce

are served in small portions and blend Japanese ingredients with Chinese-style
cooking. Dishes are priced from RM19 onwards. At weekends, Kenji-san has
an all-you-can-eat steamboat with a selection of 35 different items. For
reservations, call Jackie at 03-7841 7340.
3

Serdang Marriton Hotel

Go round with pizza! Big and tasty, these oven crisp pizzas are stacked with
pineapple chunks, chicken, crab meat, anchovies, tuna, olives and extra cheese.
The Gonzalos pizza promotion is going big at the Serdang Marritons Bay
Restaurant at only RM25++. For casual, dining it serves a spaghetti extravaganza
at RM15 nett, Strawberry Mousse at RM7 nett and Tequero Garlic Bread at
RM11 per serving. For take-away orders, call Tico at 03-9613 6363.

Fibs House of Soup

Hot, sumptuous soups available for all soup lovers at Fibs House of Soup.
Soups on promotion include Sharks Fin Soup, Weed of Life Soup, Tabasco
Mushroom Soup and Red Fish-Head Soup. Served in large portions, prices
range from RM7 nett to RM23 nett per serving. At weekends, Fibs has an
all-you-can-eat offer with a selection of 25 different vegetable soups.
For reservation, call Godwin at 03-7119 1600.

Slims Health Desserts

For those who want to say slim but still insist on having desserts, Slims Health
Desserts are promoting Berry Coulis, Watercress and Goat Cheese salad,
Puffy Apple Pancake, Spicy Orange Salsa and some 40 other different desserts
at prices from RM11 onwards. Available from 3.00 p.m. onwards. Contact
Melissa for reservations at 03-7981 6409.

Most Malaysian House of Cuisine

For the adventurous ones out there, the Most Malaysian House of Cuisine is
promoting some of Malaysias popular meals featuring Chicken Rendang
Utara, Char Koey Teow, Paper Dosai, Portuguese Devil Curry and 50 other
local delicacies. The promotion will be on throughout April. Prices are from
RM15 onwards. For reservations, please call Mr Charles at 03-7650 2878.

Write short answers for the following questions.

11.

Which restaurant is having a one-month promotion?

Answer: Most Malaysian House of Cuisine
12.

What is the cheapest price for a dish or meal among the promotions?

Answer: RM7
13.

How many of the restaurants are having special promotions at weekends?

Answer: Two
14.

If you were watching your weight, which restaurant would you go to?
Answer: Slims Health Desserts
15.

For a quick take-away order, what number would you dial?

Answer: 03-9613 6363
16.

Fill in the blanks with information from the promotional information. Marks will not be
awarded for words which are grammatically incorrect or wrongly spelt.
Kunthavi, Patricia and Peoy Cheng are discussing how to celebrate Lius birthday. They
want to treat him to lunch at a hotel but cant decide which one to go to.
How about Fibs? suggests Kunthavi. Liu likes soups with his meals and there
are many kinds of
(a) available at Fibs.
There is also soup at Kuala Lumpur Marriton, replies Pat, and it has a herbal
soup which is
(b). Liu would like that.
Lets try
(c) food for once, says Peoy Cheng. Mmm
tempura, wasabi, tankatsu I can almost taste it. We can go on a
(d)
and try the steamboat where we can select from a list of 35 items.
After a long time spent trying to decide where to eat, Liu walks into the room. He
overhears them and says, You are so thoughtful to be planning this for me. If I had a
choice, Id like to eat Malaysian dishes anytime! Why not a plate of Char Koay Teow or
Portuguese
(e)?
All right! everyone agrees.
But we have a budget to keep to, so no bingeing on every item on the menu!
says Patricia.
Answer:
(a)
soups
(b)
double-boiled
(c)
Japanese
(d)
weekend
(e)
Devil Curry

Read the information below and then answer the following questions briefly. Write your
answers in the space provided.
Malaysia AIDS Council Centre: Free, confidential counselling for AIDS patients.
Counsellors (male and female) available every day from 8.00a.m. till midnight, (except
Monday). Contact number: 03-4042 6133 or http://www.asiaconnect.com.my/aids/
Cancerlink Foundation: Provides face to face/telephone counselling for cancer victims,
families and care-givers. Loans for medical aid available for those in need. Functions as
an information and resource centre for the public. Monthly talks and campaigns held.
Contact number: 03-7956 9499, Monday - Saturday during office hours.
Yayasan Medic Alert Malaysia: Public information service for people in need of firstaid information and medical matters. Opens Monday to Friday, 8.30a.m. - 4.30p.m. Tel:
9545 8657 or E-mail: http://medicale@medicalert.com.my
The Befrienders: Provides 24 hr free confidential telephone counselling for the
depressed, despairing and suicidal. Those who would like to volunteer their services are
also invited to call. Tel: 7956 8144/7956 8145
Weight Watchers International: Provides advice on daily diet in order for you to
achieve your desired weight and lead a healthier life. Http://www.weight-watchers.com//.
Mummys Club: Handled by experienced mums for mums-to-be. Share your anxiety or
excitement with us. Mothers and mothers-to-be only. Maintains an information resource
centre for mums and holds monthly meetings. Contact Mrs Lee for registration at 9548
5474 during office hours. Come and join the excitement!
The people below are seeking some kind of help for their problems. Using the
information given, decide which service is most useful for each of them.
17.

Mr Raju

My four-year-old daughter is suffering from a rare kind of bone

cancer. Her doctor told me that she may not see her fifth
birthday. I dont know what to do.

Answer: Cancerlink Foundation

18.

Razak

We haven been married for three months and now my wife is

pregnant with our first child. Despite the excitement of becoming
parents, my wife seems unsure about how to adapt to her new
experience.

Answer: Mummys Club

19.

Siti

My big brother is only about 158cm in height but weighs about

89kg. I am very worried that his weight may cause health
problems.

Answer: Weight Watchers International

20.

Anne

I am getting married to a young man whom I love very much in

a few months time. However, I am rather concerned about his
promiscuous past. He has turned over a new leaf but I am still
worried that he may have contracted a disease.

Answer: Malaysia AIDS Council Centre

21.

Daniel

My mother seems to be scratching all the time! This gets worse

when there are cats around, when the carpets are not vacuumed
weekly, when there is change in the weather or when she sweats.
What can I do to ease her discomfort?

Answer: Yayasan Medic Alert Malaysia

22.

Write short answers to the following questions.

Puan Anis wants to know how to shed the extra weight she gained during her last
pregnancy. Which organisation should she access on the Internet?
Answer: Weight Watchers International
23.

Annes mother has been diagnosed with cancer. Where can Anne go to obtain financial
assistance for her mothers treatment?
Answer: Cancerlink Foundation
24.

Which centre closes one day in a week?

Answer: Malaysia AIDS Council Centre

25.

How many hours does The Befrienders Hotline stay open for counselling?
Answer: 24 hours
26.

This person can be contacted if you are a mother or a mother-to-be.

Answer: Mrs Lee
Read the leaflet and answer the questions that follow.
FAMILY DAY FOR RESIDENTS OF TAMAN BUKIT ANGGERIK
Shah Alam Agricultural Park
Thursday, 26 October 200_
(Sports & Social Club, Taman Bukit Anggerik)
The Sports & Social Club of Taman Bukit Anggerik would like to invite all residents of
Taman Bukit Anggerik to a Family Day get-together. You dont have to be a member of
the club. We welcome all residents. The objectives of the get-together are to allow us to
know our neighbours well and to foster better relationship among the many residents
staying in the area.
There will be activities organised for everyone. The old can take a leisurely stroll
amongst the beautiful, lush greenery of the park while the young can try their hand at
riding an ostrich or walking on a suspension bridge.
The entrance fees are

Adults
:

Children (4 to 11 years old) :

Tolders below 3 years old

:
Time
9.00 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
10.30 a.m.
10.45 a.m.
11.00 a.m.
11.30 a.m.
12.15 p.m.
1.00 p.m.

RM6.00
RM4.00
Free

Assemble at football field near Jalan 26/154

Depart for Shah Alam
Reach Agricultural Park
Registration
Breakfast is served
Visit Ostrich Farm
Walk the Suspension Bridge
Lunch at Kampung Budaya

2.00 p.m.
2.30 p.m.
3.00 p.m.
3.30 p.m.
4.00 p.m.
4.30 p.m.
5.00 p.m.
6.00 p.m.

Temperate House - experience the four seasons

Bus ride around park
Pet some animals at the Mini Zoo
Visit natural plantations such as a cocoa estate, a local spices plantation, a
mushroom park and an orchid garden
Fishing competition
Quiz on the Agricultural Park
Prize-giving ceremony
Leave park for Taman Bukit Anggerik, Kuala Lumpur

Those who are interested in joining us on this fun-filled and adventurous day are to
submit their names and fees to Mr John Heng of 17, Jalan 28/154. Those who have more
queries on the event can call Mr John De Souza at 03-9111 9876.
Provide short answers for the questions below based on the information above.
27.

What is the purpose of this get-together?

Answer: To allow the residents of Taman Bukit Anggerik to know one another and to
foster better relationships among them.
28.

Where will lunch be served?

Answer: At Kampung Budaya
29.

Where can one experience spring?

Answer: In the Temperate House
30.

When will the fishing competition start?

Answer: At 4.00 p.m.
31.

Who is responsible for answering questions on the event?

Answer: Mr John de Souza
32.

Fill in the blanks with information from the leaflet. Marks will not be awarded for words
which are grammatically incorrect or wrongly spelt.
The Chiam family registered for the trip to Shah Alam Agricultural Park in Shah Alam.
They paid RM18.00 for three
(a) and RM8.00 for
two children tickets. When they reached the park at 10.35 a.m., Nicholas was very
excited. He had never been to the park before and could not wait to visit the
(b) right after breakfast. Only Mr Chiam and
Gavin dared to walk the Suspension Bridge, while Mrs Chiam, Nicholas and Emily
waited below. After
(c), everyone visited the Temperate House for a
while. After all the walking, the family was glad to get on the bus for a short ride around
the whole park. They rested their weary feet while watching the lovely scenery around
them. Mr Chiam tried his hans at
(d) and was surprised to net a rather
big fish. Emily took part in the quiz but did not win anything. However, they all cheered
loudly for Mr Chiam during the
(e) when he
won the second prize.After a long, tiring day, Mr Chiam's family was glad to get home.
Everyone went to bed early and slept soundly that night.
Answer:
(a)
adult tickets
(b)
Ostrich Farm
(c)
lunch
(d)
fishing
(e)
prize-giving ceremony
Read the following notices and then answer the following questions briefly. Write your
answers in the space provided.
SUPERKIDS SEMINAR - a workshop for children aged 10 to 12 will be held at Elite
Kids Management Centre on Sept. 8 and 9. Call 05-547 2757 for details.
LIONS CLUB OF TAIPING invites youths aged between 16 and 20 to attend a seminar
entitled Living Life Abundantly at the Legend Inn on August 28. Those interested can
call Jason Ding at 019-855 3232.
WOMENS CRISIS CENTRE provides shelter and help to abused women. If you are
hurt and have no means to support yourself, call Mrs Lawrence at 03-7631 3402.
YOUTH MOTIVATION CAMP at the Syuen Hotel, Ipoh - a two-day camp organised
by the Junior Chamber, Ipoh, that is aimed at developing youth into strong leaders and
helping them realise that they have an important role to play in nation building. For more
details call 05-284 6789. To contact them, call 07-455 7266.
SPCA - Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - its main objective is to
promote kindness and educate animal owners on proper care of their pets. By acting on
complaints of pet abuse, they strive to prevent cruelty to animals.

BEFRIENDERS is a team of helpful, mature and service-oriented workers and volunteer

counsellors. They are at your service 24 hours a day. Anyone with problems or in need of
a listening ear can call them 24 hours a day.
YMCA DEAF CLUB will hold a jumble sale on Sept 7, 14 and 21 from 3 pm to 7 pm at
the YMCA Hall at Jalan Brickfields to raise funds for the clubs programmes. The public
is welcome to contribute items in good condition such as household products and used
clothes. For details call 03-2290 8276.
The following people have their own needs and problems. Based on the comments,
choose the most suitable notice for them to respond to. In the space provided, write the
title of the notices.
33.

Sammy
send

The school holidays are just around the corner. Id like to

my teenage sons for some activities to build up their leadership

skills.
Answer: Youth Motivation Camp
34.

Anis

Im a student waiting for my SPM results. Ive always wanted to do

social service. In school, I was an active member of the Counselling Club
and Im very interested in working with people.

Answer: Befrienders
35.

Kooi Lee

I want to complain about the mistreatment of a dog in my

neighbourhood. Its heart rending to see the poor creature
howling in pain at the hands of a ruthless master.

Answer: SPCA
36.

Salleh

Answer: Befrienders
37.

Im so depressed. My parents are divorced and I do not know

whom to turn to. Sometimes I feel like running away but where
to, I do not know. Being an only child is a curse. I feel trapped.
I really need someone to talk to.

Jasmine
intend to

Im moving house soon. There are a lot of items which I

dispose of though they are still in good condition. Id like to

donate these items to a charitable organisation.
Answer: YMCA Deaf Club
38.

Write short answers for these questions.

How many days will the Superkids Seminar take?
Answer: Two days
39.

What is the title of the seminar at the Legend Inn, Taiping?

Answer: Living Life Abundantly
40.

What does SPCA stand for?

Answer: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
41.

State two qualities of a good Befrienders counsellor.

Answer: Helpful, mature, service-oriented (accept any two)
42.

How can the public help the YMCA Deaf Club?

Answer: By contributing items