The Motivational Stories; One-Eyed Mum

1. Vocabulary: Find the meaning to the difficult words found in the text laughingstock - bahan ejekan despised - memandang rendah poverty - keadaan miskin shrieked - jeritan nyaring bellowed - laungan acknowledged - mengakui shun - menjauhi

3. Identify and copy down 15 interesting expressions/sentences from the text She was such an embarrassment to me. I was so embarrassed and wished the earth would swallow me up. I threw her a hateful look. Even so, I didnt have any regret or pity on my mother who was crying out of her one eye. I despised my one-eyed mom and our desperate poverty. I landed a good job. I told myself that I wasnt going to care, or think about this for the rest of my life. I felt nothing. Nothing at all. The whole sky was falling apart on me. I went to the old shack that I used to call a house. You refused to acknowledge me as your mother and chased me away. People will made fun of you and shun you. I miss the times when you were still young, the time when you used to hug me and kiss me. You mean the world to me. I cried for hours and hours for the person who had sacrificed so much for me.

9. Do you like the ending of the story? Give your reasons why? No, I didnt like the ending of the story. First of all, it is because the son knew about the truth after his mother had died. Furthermore, the son had not been given a chance to seek forgiveness from his mother. Apart from that, the mother didnt got the chance to feel her sons tender, love and care before she passed away. 11. Write a summary of the article/story This story is about a mother who had done a huge sacrifice for her one and only son. She gave on of her eyes to her son who lost his eyes in an accident when he was a kid. The son didnt know about this because hes mother kept it as a secret. As the son grew up, he learnt of hatred towards his mother because of her one-eyed. His one-eyed moms make him the laughingstock of his school. The son despised his oneeyed mom and their poverty. So, the son studied hard, and landed a good job, and

moved far away from his mother. One day, his one-eyed mom came to visit him but unfortunately he doesnt acknowledge her and chased her away from the house because his one eyed-mom scared his wife and his child. A week letter, the son received the news about his mothers death but he felt nothing at all. He went to the shack that he used to call home. He read the letter that his mom left on the table. When the son uncover about the real truth, he cried his eyes out and regret everything that he had done to his one-eyed mom.

The Motivational Stories; The Old Fisherman

1. Vocabulary: Find the meaning to the difficult words found in the text stooped - tundukan kepala appalling - mengerikan lopsided - berat sebelah crippled - melumpuhkan preface - kata pengantar apparently - nampaknya haltingly - dengan terputus-putus shucked - mendaya remembrance - kenangan dented - kemik

3. Identify and copy down 15 interesting expressions/sentences from the text Truly awful looking man. But the appalling thing was his face. Hunting for a room I guess its my face.. I know it looks terrible and turns people away. An oversized heart crowded into that tiny body. He didnt tell it by way of complaint. Every other sentence was preface with a thank to God for a blessing. He thanked God for giving him the strength to keep going. I wont put you out a bit. Your children made me feel at home. Grownups are bothered by my face, but children dont seem to mind. Knowing how little money he had made the gifts doubly precious. Accept the bad without complain and the good with gratitude to God. The most beautiful of all.. a golden chrysanthemum, bursting with blooms. He didnt mind starting in his small awkward body. Before he will be given a real beautiful body.

9. Do you like the ending of the story? Give your reasons why? Yes, I did like the ending of the story. This is because there is still someone who gives a decent care to the old fisherman even though he is ugly. More over, the fisherman thought many beautiful prospects about life. He lived with thank and gratitude towards God. The fisherman also showed humbleness in his everyday life. 11. Write a summary of the article/story There is an old fisherman that goes to town to get treatment for his face, which was lopsided from swelling, red and raw. He had been hunting for a room until he met

up with this one woman who offered him a place to spend the night. His face was ugly and he lived in poverty but the fisherman didnt tell it by a way of complaint. The next day, he asked the womans permission to stay again next time if he had a treatment. This is because grownups are bothered with his face but the children didnt seem to mind. Over the years, the fisherman keeps giving fishes, oysters and spinaches to the womans family. From the fisherman, the woman learnt to accept bad without complaint and good with gratitude to God. The woman thought of the fisherman who didnt mind starting in his small awkward body, before he will be given a real beautiful body.

The Motivational Stories; A Special Kind Of Love

1. Vocabulary: Find the meaning to the difficult words found in the text life-assisting - membantu hidup mortuary - rumah mayat

3. Identify and copy down 15 interesting expressions/sentences from the text I started to grumble. It is going to take forever here. Christmas really is getting more and more annoying every year. How I wish I could just lie down, go to sleep, and wake up after it. I started to curse the prices, wondering if after all kids really play with such expensive toys. Santa Claus cannot bring it to her where she is now. My heart nearly stopped. I also want mummy to take this photo with her so that she will not forget me. I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started. I couldnt get the little boy out of my mind. The body of the young man was exposed for people to see and make the last wish before burial. She was there, in her coffin, holding a photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest. I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed forever. The love that this little boy had for his mother and sister is still, to that day, hard to imagine. And in a fraction of a second.

9. Do you like the ending of the story? Give your reasons why? No, the ending doesnt suit me well. The mother and sister of the little boy died before they could celebrate Christmas together. This is a heart-breaking story because those people died of other people recklessness. Apart from that, the love that the little boy showed towards his sister and mother did touched me.

11. Write a summary of the article/story It happened a day before Christmas, in a supermarket.. A 5 years old boy want to buy a doll for his late sister but considering the price of the doll, the boy doesnt

have enough money to buy it. The boy kept counting his money to make sure of it. The boys action caught the attention of a young woman. The woman walk towards the boy and asked about the matter. To the womans amazement, the boys mother is dying. So the boy decided to give the doll to his mother so she can passed it to his sister. The woman insisted the boy to count his money again. She quietly added an amount of money to the boys. With the addition, the boy managed to buy the doll and also white roses for his dying mother. Two days after the encounter, the boys mother died. Both of the little boys heartthrob die because of a drunken man reckless driving.

The Motivational Stories; Dear Adam

1. Vocabulary: Find the meaning to the difficult words found in the text ecstatic - teruja marvel - hairan numb - kaku afflict - seksa rendering - menjadikan severely - teruk disowned - berlepas diri dari defied - menentang toddle - bertatih acquainted - membiasakan gasped - menghela nafas dengan pantas reluctantly - dengan berat hati pursue - mengejar cuddle - membelai mourn - berkabung

3. Identify and copy down 15 interesting expressions/sentences from the text But even a pretty spoiled and rich kid could get lonely once in a while. When youre born, I looked at your tiny hands and marvelled at how beautiful you were. I did the unthinkable I disown you. I steeled myself not to love you as you grew. Mom and Dad showered you love and attention that made me bitter. And as the years passed, that bitterness turn to anger, and then hate. You defied what all your doctors said. You pull yourself up and toddle off the grass as fast as your little legs could carry you. I would sometime see you walk outside, smell the flowers, marvel at the birds, or just smile at no one. I began to see the beauty of the world through your eyes. No matter how much I tried to hate you, I couldnt, because I had grown to love you. You said that if you die, and if I need of help, I could send you a note to heaven by tying it on a string of any balloon and letting it fly. You showed me how to love and live to the fullest. With your simplicity and honesty, you showed me a world full of love and caring. The most important thing in this life is to continue loving without asking why or how and without setting any limit.

9. Do you like the ending of the story? Give your reasons why? I would like to give a thumb up for this story. I do like the ending. Even though Adam died, he managed to show his sister a world full of love and caring. Adam made his sister realize that the most important thing in life is to continue loving without asking why or how and without setting any limit. More over, if he were to live, it will be hard for him to live a life full of agony as such as that. 11. Write a summary of the article/story The birth of a child named Adam enlightens a family life, and also gives joy to his older sister. Unfortunately, Adam seemed to be suffering from a cry of the cat syndrome. The doctor told the family that it is a condition that afflicts one in 50,000 babies, rendering victims severely retarded. Because of this, Adams sister disowns him. She steeled herself from loving Adam. Day after day, Adam defied what all doctors said about him. He recovered. But on his 10th birthday, Adam suffered severe headache. Doctor diagnosed him as suffering from leukaemia. Adam wasnt meant to live after all. Adam showed his sister a world full of love and caring. Adam death was a heart-break to all. But still, Adam live in his familys memory.

The Motivational Stories; A Gift Of Love

1. Vocabulary: Find the meaning to the difficult words found in the text nestled - terletak marred - dicemari flung - mencampakkan blurted - mengatakn sesuatu denga tiba-tiba mingle - bergaul reproved - menegur tenderness - kelembutan graft - cantuman procured - diperoleh emerged - muncul triumphs - kejayaan profound - mendalam casket - keranda

3. Identify and copy down 15 interesting expressions/sentences from the text The bundle was nestled in her arms. Time proved that the babys hearing was perfect. It was only his appearance that was marred. Flung himself into his mothers arms. Succession of heartbreaks. Blurted out the tragedy. He grew up, handsome for his misfortune. He developed a gift, a talent for literature and music. Could nothing be done? A person who would make such a sacrifice for a young man. The operation was a brilliant success, and a new person emerged. His talent blossomed into genius, and school and college became a series of triumphs. The years kept their profound secret. One of the darkest days that ever passed through a son. Slowly, tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand.

9. Do you like the ending of the story? Give your reasons why? Yes, I did enjoy the ending of the story. Even though his mothers outer ears are gone, his father still claims that his mother is still beautiful. Besides, she left something for her son to remember her by.

11. Write a summary of the article/story A baby boy was born with no outer ears. Over his childhood years, the boy had been laughed and taunted by his friends. For the sake of care and love, his mother sacrifices her outer ears to be given to her child. The boy grew up to be a success. School and college became a series of triumphs for him. One day, he was eager enough to know about the identity of the outer ears that belonged to him now. But his father kept the secret shut. The years kept their profound secret. When his mother died, his father revealed the truth about his pair of outer ears that actually belonged to his mother.

The Motivational Stories; Goodbye Mother

1. Vocabulary: Find the meaning to the difficult words found in the text recalled - teringat invaded - menyerang startled - terkejut metastasised - menular refrain - menahan diri abdominal - perut follow-up - susulan deteriorated - merosot streamed - mengalir

3. Identify and copy down 15 interesting expressions/sentences from the text I tried to hold back my tears. Only God knows how much I suffered inside. I had to be strong as I would take over my mothers role. I could not hold the tears much longer so I decided to take a nap, and hoped that somehow I could forget about it and wake up realizing that it was only a dream. It was painful for me to hear the news. I was startled to see that but I said that it was cute. Tried to lessen her sadness though I knew that it didnt work. Life went on as usual. I passed with flying colours and I furthered my studies. Our nightmares came back. I pitied Mother and I wondered if the same thing happened to me, would I be able to cope with it, the same way Mother did? Felt half-hearted to see our parents going so far away. I listened in horror and at that time I only thought of the worst scenario. Sometimes Mother appeared very weak and sometimes she chatted with us like she was healthy. I had to accept the fact that Allah loves her more than us.

9. Do you like the ending of the story? Give your reasons why? Yes, the ending did entertain me. Mother got the chance to perform her hajj. Mother tried to appear strong in front her family. She didnt want them to shed tears for her. The fact that God loves mother more than her family does can be seen throughout the story.

11. Write a summary of the article/story A mother of a young girl is diagnosed with breast cancer. The young girl has to be strong for the sake of everyone. After SPM, the girl stayed with her mother and accompanied her mother whenever she needs to go for chemotherapy. Her mother seems to recover but a new problem arouse after a few years. Despite her condition, mothers application to perform hajj was successful. Mother was hospitalized in Medina but she manages to get through. After a few weeks from returning from Medina, mothers cancer had metastasized to her liver. Sometimes Mother appeared weak and sometimes she chatted with her family as if she was healthy. Until one night, Mother took her last breathe with her family around her.

The Motivational Stories; A Little Bit Of Joy

1. Vocabulary: Find the meaning to the difficult words found in the text ministry - tugas paderi confessional - tempat pengakuan dosa anonymity - tanpa nama ennobled - memuliakan frail - uzur knick-knacks - barangan lain assist - membantu hospice - rumah hunian warga emas glistening - berkilauan horizon - ufuk convalescent - pemulihan portico serambi anjung attentive penuh perhatian

3. Identify and copy down 15 interesting expressions/sentences from the text It was a cowboys life, a life for someone who wanted no boss. Passengers climbed in, sat behind me in total anonymity, and told me about their lives. I encountered people whose lives amazed me, ennobled me, made me laugh and weep. Unless a situation smelled of danger. I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated. Her eyes were glistening. Sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing. First hint of sun was creasing the horizon. It was a low building, like a small convalescent home, with a driveway that passed under a portico. You have to make a living. You gave an old woman a little moment of joy. It was the sound of the closing of a life. I drove aimlessly, lost in thought. Were conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments. But great moments often catch us unaware - beautifully wrapped in what others may consider small ones.

9. Do you like the ending of the story? Give your reasons why?

I would like to say that I like the ending. The old lady got the chance to walk down her memory lane in her golden years. This story appeals the moral values of respect, responsibility and love. The cab driver learns that great moments always catch us unaware. 11. Write a summary of the article/story This story is about a man who lived a cowboys life, a life for someone who wanted no job. He worked as a cab driver. His cab became a moving confessional. People from all walks of life climbed in the cab, sat behind in total anonymity and told the man about their lives. One night, the man picked up an elderly lady. Her destination is the hospice. The old woman requested the cab driver to drive along her memory lane. A place where there are fond memories of her when she was young. When there was a sign of sunrise, the elderly asked the cab driver to drive to her destination. The cab driver didnt ask for the fee. Furthermore, the cab driver gave the old woman a moment of joy, which she would keep forever in her mind. The cab driver realized that great moments always catch us unaware beautifully wrapped in what others may consider small ones.

The Motivational Stories; Story Of A Pretty Woman

1. Vocabulary: Find the meaning to the difficult words found in the text resentful - geram caretakers - penjaga devised - merangka thud - debak absolute - mutlak

3. Identify and copy down 15 interesting expressions/sentences from the text Serving a life sentence in prison. Angry and resentful about her situation. Over the years. The woman devised an escape plan. Leave her cell and sneak into the dark room where the coffins were kept. Nail the lid shut. Return to the graveyard under the cover of darkness, dig up the coffin, and set her free. The caretaker was reluctant to go with this plan. She heard the death bell ring. Her heart was beating fast. She heard footsteps and the pounding of the hammer and nails. She knew that with each nail she was one step closer to freedom. She didnt make a sound as the coffin hit the bottom of the grave with a thud. It was only a matter of time. After several minutes of absolute silence.

9. Do you like the ending of the story? Give your reasons why? I didnt expect the ending to be like this. Therefore, I have to say that I dont like the ending. It is because the woman didnt get to be free even though she managed to escape the prison. This story resembles stupidity. But to think of it, to avoid this mess, she shouldnt escape in the first place.

11. Write a summary of the article/story A pretty woman who was serving a life sentence in prison had devised a runaway plan with one of the prisons caretakers. It was a good plan but a risky one. When a death bell ring, the woman would leave her cell and sneak into the dark room where the coffins were kept. She would slip into the coffin with the dead body while the caretaker was filling out the death certificate. When the caretaker returned, he would nail the lid shut and take the coffin outside the prison with the woman in the coffin along with the dead body. He would then bury the coffin. Later in the evening, the caretaker would return to the graveyard under the cover of darkness, dig up the coffin, open it, and set her free. That day arrived. The plan when perfectly as planned. To the womans horror, when the she lights a match in the coffin, she realizes that the dead body she was lying next to is the caretakers. Guess her plan to escape from prison backfires.