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Discussion of the Novel- Catch Us If You Can

About the Author

Catherine MacPhail was born on 25 January 1946 inGreenock,Scotland.  She has an established reputation as a writer of gritty, urban stories that tackle emotional and contemporary issues that eventually work towards a positive solution.

 

Synopsis

 

It is story of a devoted grandson and loving grandfather. There is adventure and thrilling chase and escape which bring about many interesting moments for both Rory and grandfather. We feel as we read of a grandfather who is sent to the old people’s home and his grandson to the children’s home, a separation that is extremely difficult for both of them. Rory and his grandfather, Granda, have looked after each other since Rory’s dad walked out on them. Granda is given to lapses in memory (putting Rory’s homework down the rubbish chute and the rubbish in Rory’s school bag) and completely irresponsible behaviour (setting fire to his coat at a Parents’ Evening), but he has a generous heart. Rory acts as his carer until there is a fire in the flat and the authorities decide to separate them. Rory comes up with an escape plan. But their path of escape is not easy as their pictures are in the newspapers and on every television screen. Their journey is full of unexpected moments when it looks like they will be caught by the authorities.

His Granda however is very frail and needs a lot of medication. On the way they meet a lot of people who have recognised them from the news. These people have actually helped them in their venture. Rory and his Granda travelled by train, boat, caravan, cars and most of the time with their feet. In the end, sadly, Rory has to end the venture, but not by being caught, he actually had to go to the police to find help for his Granda, whose heart had stopped. Rory had been hoping that his father who had abandoned the family and whom he has no seen for the last ten years would reach out and help. The story ends on a happy note when Rory’s dad gets in touch with him due to the publicity.

 

CHARACTERS

 

Major characters

 

Granda

 

Rory’s grandfather. He is also known as Mister McIntosh. He is elderly and partially senile with a tendency to forget what he is doing (never puts off his pipe properly till it smoulders into flames). He loves his grandson dearly and cannot bear the thought of being separated from him.  Although he is hurt by his son’s departure from the family and after his daughter-in-law’s death, is dedicated to taking care of Rory. He is delightfully funny. He is often repeating phrases and is able to surprise the reader in some instances as for example the incidence when he hit the bully unconscious inPerthrailway station and stole a car.

 

 

 

Rory

He is a young boy, still in school who is dedicated to taking care of his aging grandfather. Shows determination and courage even in desperate situations (when the grandfather is admitted in Rachnadar). Mature, he understands why his grandfather refuses to meet his own father. He has a rich inner life and capable of growing and changing. He has managed by adapting to every new situation with hope and optimism.

 

Minor Characters

 

Val Jessup

She is a young and eager social worker who is responsible for Rory’s well being. She is also very responsible, she is anxious that Granda receives his full pension benefits and arranges for Rory to stay at the children’s home inCastle Street.

 

Mrs Foley

She is Rory’s teacher who is keenly aware of his inability to pass up his homework because of his duty to care for his grandfather. She is very concerned when Granda is admitted into the hospital and realises that Rory should not be in the children’s home.

 

Darren

Darren is Rory’s best friend in school who helps him to stay in the mother’s caravan when Granda is taken away from Rachnadar.

 

Jeff McIntosh – He is Rory’s father. He comes back home to be with his father and son when he sees them on television.

 

 

POINT OF VIEW

 

The novel is seen through the eyes of Rory. We as the readers get access to his young mind – how he thinks, feels and reacts and at the same time we can appreciate Rory’s growth and maturation because the first person narration has made it possible for an inside view of Rory’s mind.

 

Symbolism

The journey and the escape –It symbolises the desired freedom and that both need to be together.

 

The caravan                           – It gives the idea or feeling of safety, privacy and security; both feel very safe in the caravans until it is time to run again.

 

Movies and movie stars         – They refer to Granda’s constant memory of what he likes

and remembers best . Here they are always tending to verge on an element of fantasy.

 

 

THEMES:

Bridging the generation gap

 

There is a young boy’s love for his aging grandfather. The novel explores key issues that young boys of this age may confront as their characters are shaped by relationships around them. There are challenges of growing up and learning about responsibility shown in the life of Rory. Rory is eleven years old and he should be playing football and enjoying being a boy but he has the big responsibility of keeping Granda safe and away from Rachnadar. Granda looked after him in those days and now he knows it is his duty to look after him now. Rory accepts that responsibility with a great attitude and does not hesitate to do his duty. But from being just a student, Rory grows up within a short frame of time to make decisions and to act with great responsibility.

 

 

Family and relationships

 

There is a journey of love and protection between a grandfather and his grandson. Love, compression and family relationships are portrayed through their actions. Granda and Rory love each other and that guides all their actions. Granda loves his son, Jeff but feels let down by what happened years ago. He loves Rory’s mother dearly too. Granda looked after Rory before and now Rory wants to look after his Granda. That is family love.

 

p    Social and civic responsibilities

 

How society tries to intervene and help those who they think are unfairly treated or who they think deserve a better treatment. The novel emphasizes the importance of social responsibility. Doctor Nicol, the teacher, Mrs. Foley, Darren’s mum and Val Jessup feel that Rory need help at home and that he should be enjoying his boyhood and not be burdened with the responsibility of looking after an ageing and ailing grandfather. The police officials and the nurses are seen as kind and compassionate. The inmates at the children’s home too care about what is happening to Rory and want to help him. Members of the public believe strongly that the two should not be separated and voice their opinion on television. The great escape would not be possible without the support and help of the public. Thus society has a great role to play in molding people to be what they are.

 

Social bias

 

How society is quick to decide what the aged and ailing as well as the young should be treated.The social welfare service sees to the very young and the very old. The decision of the authorities is not always right and should be questioned. Ruby the traveler complain that social workers check on Tyrone to see if he is getting his education and is not being abused in any way . The authorities can be nasty to the gypsies and people on the fringes of society. The police bring fear and anxiety but they are also seen as being compassionate in their dealings with Rory. The authorities chase after Rory and Granda but the public is mainly on their side and people help them all the way.

 

Moral Values:

 

Family relationships and bonds must be appreciated and maintained. There must be compassion and kindness.

Communication is an important feature among friends and family members. It results in the loving and caring attitude generally.

Trust is a vital component in bridging generations. We must not be judgmental as appearances may not be what they seem.

 

Discussion

 

The novel is a sort of love story, about the love between generations: it shows a young boy realising that someone he loves deeply may die. It also challenges assumptions and stereotypes: those we should trust sometimes let us down; those we might not trust sometimes prove to be our friends.

 

 

 

STEP BY WICKED STEP PART 7-ROBBO’S STORY

PART 7

Robbo’s story: dumpa’s the problem

characters

 

Robbo

• Patient
• Helpful
• Responsible
• determined

 

Callie

• Ø Robbo’s sister
• Ø Adamant
• Ø Observant
• Ø Hot-tempered

 

 

Dad

 

• Ø Robbo’s father
• Ø Concerned
• Ø Fatherly

 

 

 

 

 

Mum

 

• Ø Motherly
• Ø Strong willed
• Ø concerned

 

 

Roy

• Robbo’s stepfather
• Loves picking on Callie
• Gets angry very quickly
• bully

 

 

 

 

 

Dumpa

• Ø Robbo’s half-brother
• Ø Three years old
• Ø Mischievous
• Ø Loves his dad very  much

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

synopsis

                        Robbo’s parents broke off when he was

six. Whenever his dad visits them, the adults

end up in arguments. Finally, dad stopped his

visits. Robbo and  Callie had to visit his house

which was cold and horrible.

 

 

 

 

Callie hated her stepfather Roy whom

she called the Beard. He started to interfere

with a lot of things. Both the children love

their half brother, Dumpa. Dumpa adores Roy.

One day, Roy left the house after a row with

Mum. Dumpa missed him a lot. The children

made a plan so that their Dad and Mum can

bump into each other at the arcade. Everything

worked out as planned but not for long. Soon

Mum and Dad had their usual argument. Both

kids were baffled with their attitudes.

 

 

 

 

 

The children did not give up hope.

Infact, they tried something else. This time their

plan worked. Mum and Dad had something to

hand over to each other. So, the children were

pretty sure that their parents would patch up. At

that time, Mum got cheesed off with Roy.

Unfortunately Dumpa’s the problem.

He is  three years old.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One day Roy caught Callie pushing her bike

down the very narrow space between the bushes

and the car. Roy warned her but as she was in a

hurry, she took the short cut. In her anger, she

told Roy that he had no rights to tell her what to

as he was not her father. He caught her by the

wrist and swung her around. Then in a stern

voice, he told that it was his car. As the

argument was in progress, Mum intervened. Roy

was furious as to why he did not have the right

to correct her. All the while, he had been running

for the girl too.

 

 

 

All mum’s terms ended with Roy

insisting he had every right to make Callie to do

what he told her. Mum was worried that Callie

might start to hate him. As days went by, things

were getting worse and worse. Roy decided not

not to do anything to people who were not civil

to her. He refused to drive them to Hawksmoor

Hill with their toboggans. Callie was

disappointed. Roy was as stubborn as Callie.

 

 

 

Roy was busy clearing out the shed.

Dumpa was trailing in the snow. Mum called a

few times but Dumpa refused to come inside.

Even when Mum went to persuade Dumpa in,

the little one refused to come inside. Roy was

adamant and refused to help Mum get Dumpa

into the house.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then, Robbo was sent to persuade Dumpa

to come inside. Robbo tried to trick Dumpa but

was unsuccessful. Next, he turned to Roy who

assured that Dumpa was wrapped up perfectly

warm. Roy too, refused to get into the house

which was icy cold towards him. As Robbo stood

there for long, Roy let Dumpa to get into the

house. Dumpa agreed with a price of a strawberry

rocket from the freezer. Dumpa was to get into the

house after he had finished it.

 

 

 

The ice lolly did not melt in the icy air.

So Mum decided to fetch Dumpa in but afraid of

triggering another argument with Roy. Roy told

the truth that Roy felt unwelcome in that house.

Mum was flabbergasted with such a remark.

Robbo persisted and finally Mum agreed with

her reasoning. Callie can never seem to get along

with Roy and Mum was stuck in the middle.

 

 

 

 

Despite all the persuasion, Callie never

wanted to compromise with Roy nor accept him

as part of the family. When Mum knew that

Callie should move in with her Dad. Before that

she went a dozen times to make sure Callie’s

favourites were in the house. Mum also read out

a list of duties for Dad. Robbo and Callie felt

their Mum needed a holiday after all the work

but again Dumpa was the problem. The children

volunteered to look after Dumpa with Dad’s

approval.

 

 

 

Practice A

 

Write short answers for the following.

 

1. Who is the Beard?

 

………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

1. Who is the sweetest child in the whole world?

 

…………………………………………………………………………………………..

 

1. Why did Roy actually go away to his mother’s?

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. Where was Callie pushing her bike that Roy disapproved?

 

…………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

1. What did Robbo take with him to give Dumpa?

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. Why did Callie and Robbo volunteered to look after Dumpa?

 

…………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

Answer

1. Roy
2. Dumpa
3. He had a row with Mum.
4. Pushing her bike down the very narrow space between the bushes and the car.
5. A pair of gloves.
6. So that their mum can go for a holiday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practice B

What are these people from the novel saying?

Rearrange the words  to make correct sentences.

Then match the sentence to the person who says it.

 

 

1.	snap  boy,  Don’t  Hope.  at  the	Mum
2.	real  a  in You’re  family.
3.	daughter?  Because not  she’s  my that   it?  Is	Callie
4.	go  Let    Roy!   please!   Callie    at     of     once,
5.	sitting   drive    house!    It’s   our   our   in    In  By   garden!	Roy
6.	throw   you   for   I’ll  balls    head-butt.  to
7.	your    please,    Callie.  Brush   hair, like    rat’s   It    nest.  looks    a	Dumpa
8.	home   soon?  Dada coming  woy  come   Make  Wobbo!  back   now,	Robbo
9.	argue.   Lots   people   of doesn’t   think.   what    It    probably    mean  you
10.	you  .  skip  Dad,    drag    off    arcade    get     new    soccer    Look,    weekend    to    the    your     boots. with     Mum      the     to     and	Dad

Answers

 

1.	Don’t snap at the boy, Hope,	Dad
2.	You’re in a real family	Mum
3.	Because she’s not my daughter? Is that it?	Roy
4.	Roy! Let go of Callie at once, please!	Mum
5.	It’s sitting in our drive. By our house! In our garden!	Callie
6.	I’ll throw balls for you to head-butt.	Robbo
7.	Brush your hair, please, Callie.  It looks like a rat’s nest	Roy
8.	Dada coming home soon?  Make Woy come back now, Wobbo!	Dumpa
9.	Lots of people argue. It probably doesn’t mean what you think.	Robbo
10.	Look, you skip the weekend with Dad, and drag Mum off to the arcade to get your new soccer boots.	Callie

 

 

Practice C

Read the extracts from the novel and answer the questions below.

 

1.

I had a go. I took the tiny pair of dry gloves Mum handed me, and went

outside. The freezing wind gusted straight down the neck of my jacket. It was so

cold, I played my best card first.

‘Dumpa, if you come in, I’ll throw balls for you to head-butt.’

Dumpa just shook his head. I turned to Roy.

‘Mum’s worried about him. She wants him back inside.’

 

 

1. What did Mum give Robbo for Dumpa?

 

………………………………………………………………………………………..

 

2. What does the phrase played my best card mean?

 

………………………………………………………………………………………..

 

3. Where is Dumpa?

 

…………………………………………………………………………………………

 

4. Do you think Dumpa should get  into the house? Give a reason for your answer.

 

…………………………………………………………………………………………

 

 

 

2.

‘They’re not all little spats,’ I persisted. ‘Roy did walk out on us for a

whole week.’

Mum flushed.

‘That was quite different. That was –‘

Glancing at Callie, she broke off. But Callie met her eye.

‘I know what you were going to say. That was about me.’

Mum nodded. ‘It isn’t easy,’ she said. ‘You get upset with him. He gets

upset with you. And I’m stuck in the middle.’ She shook her head. ‘Never mind.

It’s just a matter of time, I’m sure.’ 

 

 

1. How many days was Roy away?

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. He gets upset with you. Who does the he refer to?

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. What does Mum mean when she says I’m stuck in the middle?

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. Do you think it is easy to adapt to a new dad or mum? Give a reason.

 

…………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

 

 

 

3.

Dad followed her back into his new cosy sitting-room.

‘You’ll need a holiday after all this work.’

‘Fat chance,’ scoffed Mum. ‘You could look after Robbo, of course.

But Dumpa’s the problem.’

I looked at Callie. Callie looked at me. She knew she owed me one.

Like Dad, she knows it hasn’t been easy for Mum, over the last few weeks,

telling the school, explaining to her friends, comforting me.

‘We could look after Dumpa here,’ she said.

 

1. Who is You  in the line “You’ll need a holiday after all this work?

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. What was the problem that Mum had?

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. Who agreed to look after Dumpa?

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. After hard work, it is good to have a holiday. Give a reason why one should have a holiday.

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

Answers

 

1. a.         A pair of gloves / A tiny pair of dry gloves

b.         Tried my best

c.         Outside the house

d.         Yes, because it is cold outside.

 

2. a.         Seven days

b.         Roy

c.         He was angry with Callie

d.         Yes, because it is good to have a dad / mum to replace our own dad / mum

No, we can never replace our own dad and mum with anyone.

 

3. a.         Mum

b.         Who would take care of Dumpa

c.         Callie and Robbo

d.         It will make us feel relaxed.

 

 

STEP BY WICKED STEP – PART 6 PIXIE’S STORY

PART 6

PIXIE’s Story: THE PAINS IN MY LIFE

characters

 

Pixie

• Honest and truthful- tells her true feelings without pretending
• Sensitive- does not like to be called “Pricilla”
• Emotional- bursts into tears during argument

 

 

 

 

 

Sophie

• Outgoing- often goes out for sleep-overs.

 

 

 

Hetty

 

• Intelligent – gets good grades for her homework
• Patient- she patiently goes over the mathematics questions

with Pixie

• Kind- she does not mind helping Pixie with homework
• Understanding and obedient- she follows her parents orders to

sleep wherever they ask her to.

 

Dad

• Quiet- he keeps to himself
• Indifferent- does not bother to interfere with the problems

others face in the family

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucy

 

• Ø Understanding- tries to adapt and make things work
• Ø Kind- she takes care of Pixie
• Ø Responsible- She looks after the family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

synopsis

Pixie stays at her father’s place during

weekends fortnightly.  Her Stepmother is

Lucy she has two step sisters. They are Sophie

and Hetty. Dad promised her that she would

have a own room but Hetty and Sophie had a

terrible quarrel that it was decided that Hetty

moves out of her sister’s room into Pixie’s

room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pixie hates Hetty’s habits. Hetty drives her

mad. She hates the way Hetty cocks her head on

one side and fiddles with her hair, the way Hetty

sniffs when she reads and roll the cat over the

carpet like a sausage. Most of all she hates the

way Hetty teases her name- Priscilla.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hetty was good at Maths and has good

natural manners. She is also good with

animals. She gets “Excellent” written by her

teacher for her homework. Pixie thought of

ways to get her out of the room. Pixie

started to do things to show the room is haunted.

 

 

 

 

 

Pixie started to tell ghost stories about the room

but Hetty did not get scared. So Pixie tried to

disturb her by asking her maths questions. Hetty

went through each problem with Pixie- Pixie

wasn’t  even trying to listen but she must have

understood because on the next week she actually

got the comment as “Well done!” from her

teacher.

 

 

 

 

Next, Pixie tried the silent treatment to get

Hetty out of her room. Pixie had expected Hetty

to go back to Sophie’s room but Hetty went to

her mother and told her what was going on.

Lucy, her stepmother came to her room and

talked to her. They argued – each one of them

poured their hearts out. In the end they cried

their eyes out and hugged each other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucy moved Hetty’s bed back into Sophie’s

room. Pixie is happy now- at least she is not

pretending any more and everyone knows how

she feels. Hetty no longer calls her ‘Pricilla’.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pixie comes down more often and when she

needs help with her homework, Hetty helps her.

Hetty can explain things well. Pixie’s teacher

even said that if she keeps on like that, she might

get promoted to the next level.

 

 

In return, Pixie tells Hetty ghost stories. Hetty

likes to  listen to ghost stories.  After listening

to the stories, she goes back to her room.

Sometimes, when Sophie goes to sleep over at

a friend’s house, Hetty will sleep in Pixie’s room.

They drag the Hetty’s mattress into Pixie’s room.

Dad hears them giggling and suggests that

they leave the mattress on Pixie’s floor, but

they just ignore him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practice A

 

Write short answers for the following.

 

1. What is Pixie’s real name?

 

………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

1. Which two sisters had a big quarrel?

 

…………………………………………………………………………………………..

 

1. List all the things Hetty does that irritates Pixie?

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. What happened when Pixie gave Hetty the silent treatment?

 

…………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

1. What was the outcome of Lucy’s talk with Pixie?

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

 

Answer

1. Pricilla
2. Hetty and Sophie
3. The way Hetty cocks her head on one side and fiddles with her hair, the way Hetty sniffs and the way she rolls the cat over the carpet.
4. Hetty told her mother about it.
5. Hetty moved to Sophie’s room. Pixie is more understanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practice B

 

Complete the boxes for Lucy and Pixie by filling them with the correct statements each of them had said.

LUCY	PIXIE

 

1. No, she is not. Not to me. Not really.
2. But don’t you think that’s true for pretty well everybody in the world?
3. After all, I’m not used to sharing a bedroom with someone who isn’t family.
4. I’m talking
5. Not properly
6. I hear there’s a bit of problem between you two.
7. We didn’t get to choose.
8. And, I didn’t choose you, either.
9. That’s different… Quite different
10. We both try.

 

 

Answer:

LUCY	PIXIE
But don’t you think that’s true for pretty well everybody in the world?	No, she is not. Not to me. Not really.
Not properly	After all, I’m not used to sharing a bedroom with someone who isn’t family
I hear there’s a bit of problem between you two	I’m talking
And, I didn’t choose you, either	We didn’t get to choose.
We both try.	That’s different… Quite different

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practice C

Read the extracts from the novel and answer the questions below.

 

1.

And I can’t stand Hetty Payne. I just can’t stand her. I’m not too keen on Sophie,

to be fair. But Hetty drives me mad. I hate the way she cocks her head on one side

and fiddles with her hair. I hate the way she sniffs without noticing whenever she’s reading. I even hate the way she rolls the cat over the carpet like a sausage. But

most of all I hated the way she teased me about my name. ‘Lunch-time, Pricilla!’

she’d yodel up the stairs.

 

 

 

 

 

1. What is the relationship between Pixie with Hetty and Sophie?

 

………………………………………………………………………………………..

 

2. What does the surname “Payne” symbolize to Pixie?

 

………………………………………………………………………………………..

 

3. How does Pixie feel about Hetty?

 

…………………………………………………………………………………………

 

4. What irritates Pixie the most? Why?

 

…………………………………………………………………………………………

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Can Hetty Payne explain things? Can camels spit? My stepsister can explain

things till hell freezes over. I stood there, bored out of my mind, while she went

through each problem, and why you have to tackle it the way you do, and where

it’s easy to go wrong. I got so bored I even started listening (and some of it must

have accidentally stuck, because a week later, for the first time in my life, I found

a neat little “Well done!” on my maths test). But it was still pointless. Hetty didn’t

even seem to notice me wasting hours of her time, let alone mind.

 

 

 

 

 

1. What was Hetty explaining?

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. What was Pixie’s plan when she asked for Hetty’s help?

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. Why did Pixie say that “…it was pointless”?

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. Explain why Pixie came up with a plan in the first place?

 

…………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

“Do you?’ she raised her eyebrows. ‘You insist you’re not family(and here she

imitated my scornful voice) ‘but you certainly have no idea how to behave as

a guest. You sit and take. You never stir yourself to offer to help with anything.

And in all the time that you’ve been coming, you’ve never so much as offered

me a daffodil picked off a council roundabout!’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Who is the person who raised her eyebrows?

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. Describe in your own words what you understand by the term ‘scornful’ as used in the extract?

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. What was Pixie’s weakness?

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. Explain why the two of them are having the conversation as in the extract.

 

……………………………………………………………………………………………

 

Answers

 

1. a.         Hetty and Sophie are Pixie’s stepsisters

b.         Payne symbolizes ‘pain’ as Pixie does not like her stepsisters

c.         Pixie cannot stand Hetty’s habits.

d.         When Hetty calls her name ‘Pricilla” because she does not like to be called as Pricilla

 

2. a.         mathematics problems

b.         she wanted to waste Hetty’s time and irritate her

c.         Hetty was not irritated and she did not even mind helping Pixie

d.         She wanted Hetty to move out of her room/ she does not like sharing a room with Hetty

 

3. a.         Lucy/ Pixie’s stepmother

b.         being abusive, insulting- to hurt the feeling of the other party

c.         she does help around the house/ she is selfish/ does not appreciate

d.         Hetty informed Lucy that Pixie is not talking to her, so Lucy came to talk things out with Pixie

 

REVIEWING FORM ONE LITERATURE COMPONENT TITLES

REVIEWING FORM ONE LITERATURE COMPONENT TITLES

The poems studied in Form One are: ‘The River’ – Valerie Bloom and ‘Mr. Nobody’ – Unknown author. There is only one short story to study and that is: ‘Flipping Fantastic’ – Jane Langford and apart from that you have to study a Novel. Let’s review each one of them so that you will be prepared for your examination.

NOVELS

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language

1. Black Beauty                                      –           Anna Sewell
2. Journey to The Centre of the Earth    –           Jules Verne
3. TheBoscombeValley  Mystery        –           Arthur Conan Doyle

 

SYNOPSIS OF THE NOVELS

Synopsis of ‘Black Beauty’

Black Beauty tells of the life of Black Beauty, a colt living inEngland.  The story begins with Black Beauty having a happy childhood growing up in the peaceful countryside. In his later years, he encounters cruelty. Things go from bad to worse when Black Beauty’s new owners begin renting him out for profit. Black Beauty endures a life of mistreatment and disrespect in a world that shows little regard for the happiness of animals. However, the story ends on a happy note. Black Beauty spends the rest of his days treated well on a farm.

 

Synopsis of ‘Boscombe Valley Mystery’

 

A man named Charles McCarthy has been murdered. McCarthy was killed by a blow to the back of the head while standing next to Boscombe Pool. Witnesses saw McCarthy walking towards the pool, followed quickly by his son, James; they also saw the two of them fighting violently. James is found near the body of his father with blood on his hands. Inspector Lestrade, the Scotland Yard officer who loves giving Holmes a hard time, is sure that James is guilty. But Holmes keeps defending James: after all, he notes, “Cooee” is an Australian cry, and McCarthy’s last words weren’t “a rat” but “Ballarat,” an Australian city name. Fortunately, James’s case is dismissed due to lack of evidence, James marries Miss Turner, and John Turner takes his secret to the grave seven months later.

 

Synopsis of  ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’

A German scientist, Otto Lidenbrock, discovered the existence of a volcanic tube or tunnel that lead to the centre of the earth. His discovery was based on a cryptic note that was found in an old manuscript he had bought. His nephew, Axel who helped him decipher the coded message and Hans, their guide, set off to explore the tunnel. They encountered astonishing sights of prehistoric animals, plants, natural disasters and unusual landscapes. The living creatures that they met represent the different era or time from the beginning of earth. The geological time is depicted in layers which are synonymous to the rock layers of the earth. The tunnel ended in Italy.

 

Sample Question 1:

Write about an incident that you think is important. Give reasons why you think the incident is important.

The most exciting part or important moment in the story is when Black Beauty gets injured while riding Mr. Reuben Smith one late night.  Reuben Smith is the new stable boy. There is a loose nail in Beauty’s front shoe. While riding, Beauty feels his shoe slip off and the stones on the road split his shoeless hoof. Black Beauty stumbles and falls. Reuben falls and is hurt. When the riders come by at midnight, they find that Reuben is dead. Black Beauty is badly injured on his knees. He is brought back to the stable and is treated. However it takes a long time for him to heal and he ends up with scars on his knees. This is the turning point in Black Beauty’s life. Beauty is put up for sale after he is healed. Black Beauty cannot work as a carriage horse and is put up for sale. He becomes a job horse and is rented to different people. Some do not know how to ride him well and some mistreat him. He is also up for sale for a few times. Reuben’s negligence has caused Black Beauty to endure sufferings.

 

Sample Question 2:

Write about a character that you find most interesting. Support your answer with evidence from the novel.

The character in the Boscombe Valley Mystery I find the most interesting is definitely Dr. Watson. He is a loyal companion of detective Sherlock Holmes. He agreed to help Sherlock Holmes although he had a lot of patients to see. He is also very punctual. Although he had only half an hour to get ready, he was at the station on time. Apart from that he is very observant. He notices some unusual footprints at the pool. Watson’s notes about the injury the murder victim had sustained which is a blow to the left side of the head actually prompted Holmes to realise that the killer was left-handed, which allowed him to narrow the list of suspects. He is also a concerned man. He asks Alice about her father’s condition. He is also helpful. He brings the pen and paper for John turner to write the confession.

 

Sample Question 3:

Write about a moral value you have learnt in the story. Support your answer with evidence from the novel.

The moral value that I have learnt from the novel “Journey to the Centre of the Earth” is never to give up. I admire Professor Otto Lidenbrock, Axel, and Hans who went to Sneffels where they were let down by cloudy skies. But on the last day the sun comes out and they enter the correct crater. Once in they face many mishaps like being in a chamber filled with combustible gas and face several prehistoric creatures. After the journey they return to Hamburg to great acclaim–Professor Lidenbrock is hailed as one of the greatest scientists of history.

 

 

Reviewing the short Story ‘Flipping Fantastic”

SYNOPSIS:

Flipping Fantastic is a story presented in the form of diary or journal entries. It conveys the thoughts of twin brothers, Tristan and James and their mother. The twin boys have always been together and for the first time they have to go to two different schools. Tristan who is a disabled, wheel-chair bound boy will be going to Chesterlea Grange, a residential school for special children. His brother James will be going to Highfields, a normal secondary school. Since James and Tristan have always been together, both James and their mother are worried about Tristan’s well being in the new school. Tristan on the other hand was experiencing mixed feelings about leaving the familiar Peter Hill Primary and starting at Chesterlea Grange. In the end, both Tristan and James decide that they would make it on their own if they set their mind to it.

Sample Essay type Question:

Tristan and James are as different as day and night although they are twins. Describe the differences in their characters as depicted in the story Flipping Fantastic by Jane Langford

 

Sample Answer:

Tristan has a positive disposition with high self-esteem. He has high linguistic skills. He is also very friendly and makes friends easily. He has shown that he is mature by agreeing that Chelsea Grange is the right school for him. James on the other hand has low self esteem, timid and lacks confidence. He wants Tristan to reconsider his decision about going to Chelsea Grange.

Sample Multiple –Choice type questions:

Questions 1 – 3 are based on extract from the short story Flipping Fantastic

James   I am so relieved! Tristan has just told Mum that he doesn’t want to go to Chesterlea after all. That means he will be coming to Highfields with me. Thank goodness for that! I don’t know how I would have managed without him. I was already thinking up a million excuses not to go to school on the first day. I’ve thought of every illness from bubonic plague to yellow fever. Somehow I don’t think that Mum would have believed any of them! I know that Highfields probably won’t be half as bad as I think but I’m still very glad that Tristan will be there with me. He can look after me and I can look after him. I can help him with his wheelchair up all the ramps in the corridors and I can hold back the automatic doors when they start to close too soon. I can make sure that he can get to the toilet when he needs to, and I can tell the teacher what he can and can’t do in PE.

 

 

1.         Why was James relieved?

A.        Tristan would be with James

B.        Tristan would not be at Highfields

C.        James could manage without Tristan

D.        Tristan was going to Chesterlea Grange

 

 

2.         If Tristan was not going with James, he thought of many excuses just to

A.        go to Chesterlea

B.        go to Highfields

C.        manage without Tristan

D.        quit school on the first day

 

 

3.         James wants his brother to do all the following except

            A.        His brother can look after James

B.        Help his brother with his wheelchair

C.        James can look after his brother

D.        Help James to hold back the automatic doors

 

 

Reviewing the poem – ‘The River’ by Valerie Bloom

Synopsis:

The river being an element of nature, takes its physical form by flowing through valleys and hills. The river is continuously moving as it twists and turns to find its way through the plains. Along its course, it retains whatever it collects.  It is alive as it gurgles, murmurs, sings and dances along its route. However, the river can also create natural disasters such as erosion or floods.

 

Sample Questions For the poem-The River

 

1.         Which of these statements is true?

A.        The river chooses where it wants to go

B.        The river has set a camp by the bank

C.        The river is always in motion

D.        The river likes wanderers

 

2.         The river represents

A.        the journey in man’s life

B.        the good nature of man

C.        the fear in man

D.        the destructive nature of man

 

 

3.         Why does the river twist and turn?

A.        To avoid hard objects

B.        It likes to twist and turn

C.        It is flowing continuously

D.        It keeps a lot of objects

 

ANSWER: 1.C    2. A.   3. A

 

Reviewing the poem ‘Mr. Nobody’ (Author Unknown)

Synopsis of the Poem

The poem is about a mysterious little person who creates a lot of mischief in the house and gets away with it. This person is named as Mr. Nobody to give a shroud of mystery to the persona. He is not noticed as he moves around very quietly. Mr. Nobody makes a mess of things in the house. He uses things but never puts them back in order. He dirties the house, leaves his prints everywhere, soils the carpet and the curtains. When things are misplaced in the house, everyone points the finger to Mr. Nobody. Yet he never gets caught as no one has ever seen him or reports of his deeds.

 

Sample Questions For the poem– Mr. Nobody

 

Mr. Nobody (stanza1)

I know a funny little man,

As quiet as a mouse,

Who does the mischief that is done

In everybody’s house!

There’s no one ever sees his face,

And yet we all agree

That every plate we break was cracked

By Mr. Nobody  

                                                                      Author Unknown

1.         According to the first stanza, everyone……….:

A.        agrees that Mr. Nobody creates all the mischief

B.        has seen the person who is funny

C.        knows that Mr. Nobody is actually a mouse that runs around the house.

D.        knows Mr. Nobody goes around disturbing everyone.

 

2.         The use of the simile ‘ As quiet as a mouse’ implies that Mr. Nobody is….

A.        so quiet that he is unnoticed

B.        as dirty as the house mouse

1. able to walk fast just like a mouse

D.        a  person who will not talk

 

3.         The poem is about…

A.        a funny invisible person

B.        mischief created by someone

C.        a naughty boy

D.        Mr. Nobody’s life

 

 

Answer: 1. A.    2. A.    3. B

 

 

SECTION A: Questions 1 – 10 are based on the information given

 

Mother: Milah, please set the table for me.

Milah : Yes mum I will do it now.

1. From the dialogue, we know that Milah is…

A  obedient*

B. disobedient

C. not helpful

D. very lazy

 

House for Rent *Fully Furnished *Near KTM station Rental: RM900.00 Interested,please contact the owner: Ms Irene(012-66677712

 

1. Choose the incorrect statement about the house above.
   1. Someone is already renting the house.*
   2. The house belongs to Ms Irene.
   3. The rental has been fixed.
   4. The location is close the KTM station

 

NOTICE Replacing Water Pipes Water supply will be disrupted in several areas from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, 26 December 2011

 

3.         Why will the water supply be disrupted?

A. There is a major breakdown

B. To conduct regular checks

C. There is not enough water supply

D  Maintenance work will be carried out*

 

                                                           

Gently apply on skin

 

For external use only

 

1. The medication is probably used by those suffering from
   1. Breathing problems
   2. Sore throats
   3. Minor burns*
   4. Eye disease

 

Pandora Mini Market No Plastic Bag Day “No Plastic Bag Day’ Campaign will take effect every Saturday. Consumers who request for plastic bags will be charged 20 cents per bag

 

1. From the advertisement, we understand that consumers at Pandora Mini market
   1. are provided with plastic bags everyday when they shop
   2. do not have to bring their own bags even on Saturdays
   3. need to purchase the plastic bags if they need to use them*
   4. will understand that there is a shortage of plastic bags

 

 

WE ARE THERE FOR YOU —————————–Paradise Community Service Centre

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. The slogan above shows that the community centre
   1. will not provide assistance all the time
   2. is likely to be a profit making company
   3. is likely to be a place to request for assistance*
   4. will give preference to the people they know

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book this holiday package and you will save up to 30% OFF the normal price with Rake Travels. Valid till 15th October 2011

 

 

1. The advertisement…………………….people to plan their vacation earlier.
   1. guides
   2. instructs
   3. encourages*
   4. forces

 

 

 

 

Online learning made simple An education portal, designed to help a young boy catch up with his peers, is launched in Malaysia to complement learning English and Maths in school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. The word complement can best replaced with
   1. To come late
   2. To study
   3. To help*
   4. To learn

 

Many realise when it is too late

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They may be small but termites or more commonly known as white ants have the power to bring down an entire house.

Little did they know that their roof was slowly being devoured by termites. They only realised the extent of the problem when fine dust started falling from the roof.

 

1. What is being realized too late?
   1. Termites are bringing down the house*
   2. The roof of the house is broken
   3. The house is dusty
   4. Small animals are very powerful

 

 

2011 Sales Carnival Only in November Mega Sale! Pay less for More! Come visit us now

 

1. Which of the following is true about the advertisement?
   1. Customers can buy all kinds of products
   2. Customers can only shop in November
   3. The sale is on throughout the year.
   4. The sale can help one get things for a cheaper price.

 

 

 

SECTION B:

 

Questions 11 – 20 are based on the following text.

 

Backpacking stands to be a very “mobile” version of camping. It (11)____________hiking and backpacking all rolled into one fun filed activity. Ideally backpacking recreationists have to travel light, bringing with them only the necessary of items, as distances are covered (12)___________ foot when it comes to backpacking. Hiking across lakes and hiking trails, backpackers (13)_________  pitch a tent at ideal pitching spots, rest for the night, break camp, and “hike along”.

Generally, Backpacking campsites (14)_________ free, while equipment don’t exactly cost as much as regular camping equipment. Bottom line, the thing with backpacking is basically, backpackers have to travel light, considering the stresses of having to carry heavy loads while walking.

(15)___________Canoe Camping as another outdoor recreational activity is where the hiking in backpacking is replaced with canoeing. Canoe Camping is quite the recreational activity, (16)_________ “adventurers” the rush of being able to unwind. Another “variation” of the popular outdoor recreational activity is Bicycle Touring. (17)__________ actually combines both cycling and camping. Bicycles are basically the items (18)____________ as the primary means of transportation in Bicycle touring, as well as carrying the necessary camping gear.

If you are considering skydiving, chances are you need to act quickly before you change your mind. There is no (19)_____________ thrill in the world than experiencing falling through the wind at 120 mph, and it is an experience you are sure to never forget. With so many websites and information on the internet about skydiving, it can be confusing (20)_____________ to understand where to go for your daring experience.

 

 

1. A. involve
   1. involves*
   2. involved
   3. involving

 

1. A. of

B. for

C. by*

D. at

 

13.      A.   can

B.   may*

C.   need

D.   must

14.        A.   is

1. are*
2. was
3. were

 

15.   A.  Then

B.Finally

C.However

C.Meanwhile*

 

16              A.  give

1. gives
2. gave
3. giving*

 

17              A.  It*

1. Its
2. They
3. Which

 

18              A.  use

1. used*
2. user
3. users

 

19.       A. best

B. great

C. greater*

D. greatest

20.        A. try

B. tries

C. trials

D. trying

 

 

Questions 21 – 23

Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

 

Marli              :           I was really terrified last night.

Sera                 :           What happened? Tell us what happened!

Marli              :           Suddenly, out of nowhere two men (21) turned up at our front gate.

Sera                 :           Then?

Marli               :           They demanded us to let them in. My dad tried to(22) take off their masks but failed. Luckily, in the meantime, my sister had already called the police with her mobile phone in the room.

Sera                 :           Was your dad hurt?

Marli               :           No, the police arrived on time and caught them! Luckily we can (23) rely on the police force.

 

21.       turned up

A         stay for the night

B         appeared*

C         stood

D         called us

 

 

22.       take off

A         remove*

B         show

C         repair

D         return

 

 

23.       rely on

A         help

B         direct

C         depend*

D         lose

 

Questions 24 – 26

Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases underlined.

 

Jalil     :           I am so glad that the practice is over!

 

Saleh   :           Let’s go and unwind (24).

 

Jalil     :           Let’s go see a movie.

 

Saleh   :           Oh! I have to back out(25).

 

Jalil     :           Why?

 

Saleh   :           I just remembered my uncle said he will come over (26) to my house                   today. I want to see him.

 

 

24.       unwind

A.        enjoy

B.         work

C.        relax*

D.         dance

 

 

 

25.       back out

A.           withdraw*

B.           return

C.           walk out

D.           follow

 

 

26.       come over

A.        go

B.        visit*

C.        leave

D.        call

 

 

 

SECTION C

 

Questions 27 – 32 are based on the following notice.

 

 

8 WAYS TO STRETCH YOUR MONEY

 

1. Take advantage of campus activities.	Student groups and organizations are a good place to start to look for a list of upcoming events. You might be surprised to find out how much you can save on the weekend by going to a few free things every once in a while.
2. Use student discounts.	This could be a cheaper ticket to the movies, a free drink with your meal or even a percentage off your purchase at your favorite retail clothing store.
3. Buy used.	You can also buy used products when it comes to books and other class requirements. And then at the end of the year, you can sell your books and furniture before leaving campus to make some extra cash.
4. Host group events.	Often times, buying and cooking for one can be tricky. Buying for a group can actually be more cost-effective (food isn’t going to waste) and cooking is easier (since most recipes are written for more than one serving). Rotate who cooks and who hosts, but every time divide the grocery bill amongst everyone that comes
5. Look for other alternatives.	Pack a lunch or a snack rather than going out to eat in between classes.
6. Watch sales.	Keep an eye out for sales on items you purchase regularly. Paying a sale price for the things you use on a daily basis will save you money in the long run.
7. Walk, bike, carpool, or ride the bus.	A monthly or semester bus pass could save you money on gas for those trips that are too far for your bike. If you have no alternative to driving yourself to class, find neighbours or classmates that want to carpool. You’ll all save money on petrol and parking!
8. Cut back on utilities.	Try using natural light during the day and turning off all unnecessary lights. Taking timed showers and only doing full loads of laundry (whenever possible) can save money on the water bill. On top of saving money, you are also being more environmentally-friendly!

These eight ideas can help minimize a few of the most common financial burdens as a college student. This way, you can spend your time worrying about more important things.

 

 

 

27.       Why is car-pooling advisable?

A.        It reduces expenses*

B.        It reduces travelling

C.        Easier to for holidays

D.        Chance to get together.

 

 

28.       When we buy used books, it is advised here that we could also…

A. throw them away

B. sell them and earn cash

C. give them away

D. keep them for reference

 

 

29.       Budget-conscious consumers should do all the following except

A.  cook your own food

B.  cut down on utilities

C.  go for vacation abroad*

D. change their buying habits

 

 

30.       What does the phrase “ natural light” mean?

A.  make your own light

B.  sunlight*

C.  indoor light

D. torchlight

 

31.       “Carpool” means

A. Pull each others cars

B. Go in many cars together

C. Travel in the same car everyday

D. Share a car with friends to travel*

 

 

32.       The main purpose of this notice is to encourage people to…

A. to be more sociable

B. live happily

C. live a healthy life

D. learn to be thrifty*

 

 

Questions 32-40 are based on the following passage.

 

Puan Zainab couldn’t help noticing Mr. Lee her new neighbour, as she was sweeping the sitting-room. It was past 5. He would usually be back home from work by 4.30 and would have gone into the house. But today he was sitting on the culvert of his house.

“Khalid,” she called out to her husband who was comfortably seated on an armchair reading the newspaper. “Yes?” he replied.

“Our new neighbour, Mr Lee has been sitting on the culvert for the past 30 minutes. I wonder if he needs anything . Why don’t you say ‘Hello!’ and ask if you could be of help?”

“What makes you so sure he needs help?” Encik Khalid said standing up to look at Mr Lee. Indeed he looked troubled. So, Encik Khalid went out and bending over the low wall that divided their houses, he asked if he could be of help. The answer was “Yes”. Mr Lee had accidentally locked the doors with the keys inside. Immediately Puan Zainab, who was listening, brought out all the keys she had and Mr Lee started trying them one by one. Fortunately one key did get the door unlocked. Mr Lee was most grateful.

 

 

 

 

32.       Pn Zainab’s neighbour looked…

A. happy

B. sad

C. frightened

D. worried*

 

33.       Where was Mr Lee sitting?

A. inside the house

B. near the drain*

C. at the porch

D. in the garden

 

34.       What happened to Mr Lee?

A. He lost his way

B. He could not get into the house*

C. He was in trouble

D. He felt tired after sitting for a long time.

 

35.       How did En Khalid react to his wife?

A. He did not take heed

B. He did what she wanted him to do*

C. He carried on reading the newspaper.

D. He brought all the keys he had

 

 

 

36.       The word “troubled” means

A. worried*

B. unsafe

C. frightening

D. irritated

 

37.       How long was Mr. Lee sitting outside his house?

A. about half an hour*

B. about an hour

C. since 5 pm

D. since 4 pm

 

38.       We can describe Puan Zainab as a…

A. busy body

B. concerned neighbour*

C. nagging wife

D. nasty neighbour

 

39.       The phrase ‘most grateful” implies that En Khalid was…

A. happy*

B. unhappy

C. still sad

D. still worried

 

40.       What had happened to En Khalid’s keys?

A. He had left them in his office

B. They are missing

C. Someone had stolen them

D. He left them in the house*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section A : Guided Writing

 

You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this question.

Using the pictures and notes below, write an article for your school magazine about your experience at a gotong royong activity.

 

Gathered in school

Divided into groups

Briefed by teachers

different locations in the school’s premises

Enhancing friendship

Teamwork

1Malaysia spirit

 
Please add more details to make your composition more interesting. Your composition should be more than 120 words.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION B: Literature Component

 

 

 

The River The River’s a wanderer, A nomad, a tramp, He doesn’t choose one place To set up his camp The River’s a winder, Through valley and hill He twists and he turns, He just cannot be still.                                     Valerie Bloom

 

 

1. Why does the river twist and turn?

___________________________________________________________________

 

___________________________________________________________________

 

1. Based on the poem, what does the river represent?

 

___________________________________________________________________

 

___________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Novel

 

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

 

Novels:

 

1. The Boscombe Valley Mystery         –                    Arthur Conan Doyle
2. Black Beauty                                      –                    Anna Sewell
3. The Journey to the Centre of the Earth –                    Jules Verne

 

 

Based on one of the novels above explain why you like or dislike the ending of the story. Give reasons to support your answer. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

 

 

Your response should be:

• in not less than 50 words
• in continuous writing form (not note form)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section C : Summary

 

Read the passage and complete the following task.

 

By definition, open burning occurs when you burn anything outside. Depending on the circumstances, open burning may or may not be a violation.

 

Open burning produces smoke, which is made up of fine particles. When inhaled, fine particles can accumulate in the respiratory system causing various respiratory problems including persistent coughs, wheezing and physical discomfort.

 

Additionally, breathing these fine particles can increase susceptibility to respiratory infections and can aggravate existing respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic bronchitis. Even short-term exposure to smoke can cause respiratory problems.

 

In the environment, chemicals contained in smoke, when mixed with rainwater, can speed in the deterioration of man-made materials such as concrete, metal products and paint.

 

Open Burning, even in the confines of a barrel, can easily get out of hand. The smoke is not the only thing that can cause damage to human and environmental health, when the flames get out of control nothing is safe.

 

Backyard burning is also frequently the cause of residential, brush, and forest fires, particularly during drought conditions. In some states up to 35 percent of wildfires were started by uncontrolled burning of garbage, brush, and grass. Often, fire hazards are caused by burn piles or barrels left unattended, which grow too large or are not fully extinguished.

 

What Happens to Bullies?

In the end, most bullies wind up in trouble. If they keep acting mean and hurtful, sooner or later they may have only a few friends left — usually other kids who are just like them. The power they wanted slips away fast. Other kids move on and leave bullies behind.

Luis lived in fear of Brian — every day he would give his lunch money to Brian but he still beat him up. He said that if Luis ever told anyone he would beat him up in front of all the other kids in his class. Luis even cried one day and another girl told everyone that he was a baby and had been crying. Luis was embarrassed and felt so bad about himself and about school. Finally, Brian got caught threatening Luis and they were both sent to the school counselor. Brian got in a lot of trouble at home. Over time, Brian learned how to make friends and ask his parents for lunch money. Luis never wanted to be friends with Brian but he did learn to act strong and more confident around him.

Some kids who bully blame others. But every kid has a choice about how to act. Some kids who bully realize that they don’t get the respect they want by threatening others. They may have thought that bullying would make them popular, but they soon find out that other kids just think of them as trouble-making losers.

The good news is that kids who are bullies can learn to change their behavior. Teachers, counselors, and parents can help. So can watching kids who treat others fairly and with respect. Bullies can change if they learn to use their power in positive ways. In the end, whether bullies decide to change their ways is up to them. Some bullies turn into great kids. Some bullies never learn.

But no one needs to put up with a bully’s behavior. If you or someone you know is bothered by a bully, talk to someone you trust. Everyone has the right to feel safe, and being bullied makes people feel unsafe. Tell someone about it and keep telling until something is done.

 

 

 

 

Write a summary on how open burning affects us.

Your summary must:

• not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below
• be in continuous writing (not note form)
• be written in one paragraph

 

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning.

Begin your summary as follows:

Open burning produces smoke, which is made up of fine…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       MODEL ANSWERS

 Section A : Guided Writing

 

I took part in a gotong-royong at my school recently. Our parents were also roped in the project. Led by the school’s senior assistant, Pn Jamiah, and Parent-Teacher Association head En Alias, many of us turned up as early as 7am and swung into action within minutes.

We were divided into groups and briefed on what to do by our teachers. We were then sent to different locations within the school premises with one aim — to clean all the rubbish. Armed with brooms, dustpans and garbage bags, we went all over the place — the school’s Hall, the toilets, reflexology garden, the field and classrooms. A lorry from the Municipal Council was also brought in to remove the garbage.

The gotong-royong also helped enhance respect and teamwork among students of different races. State rural development, consumer affairs and public amenities committee chairman, who launched the event, commended us, the students and our parents for sacrificing their day off for the clean-up. He said, “It is good to see the parents, teachers and students taking part in the activity. This effort should truly be praised.” Such activities also helped strengthen the spirit of camaraderie among the students and their sense of belonging to the school.

We must love our school because it is here that we learn most things in life. We owe this much to our school. Such activities would also enhance the spirit of 1Malaysia as they allowed parents and students to take part in activities for common benefit.

 

Section B : Literature Component

 

Poem:

1. 1.      it is flowing continuously and thus twists and turns at the obstacles along the way.
2. 2.      the journey in a man’s life- with good times  and bad times as life goes on.

 

Novel:

.…… I like the ending in the novel Black beauty. It ends on a happy note for Beauty as he spends the rest of his days in Farmer Thoroughgood’s meadows. Here it shows that by being hardworking and responsible, one can achieve success in life.  Beauty being an obedient horse reaps the benefits in his old age. The death of Ginger is also a good ending for the novel.  Although I feel sad reading the death of Ginger, I empathise with her as there is an end to her suffering. Ginger now no longer needs to suffer at the hands of cruel masters and she finally finds peace in her death.  Another ending which I like is when Joe Green recognises Black Beauty in Farmer Thoroughgood’s farm and is overjoyed to see Beauty. This portrays the human touch in man and is heart-rending. Beauty is recognised for his good deeds and loyalty to his previous master Squire Gordon and this also shows that good manners come from good upbringing.

 

 

 

Section C: Summary

 

 

Open burning produces smoke, which is made up of fine particles. When inhaled, they can accumulate in the respiratory system causing various respiratory problems. In the environment, chemicals contained in smoke, when mixed with rainwater, can speed in the deterioration of man-made materials. Backyard burning causes residential, brush, and forest fires, particularly during drought conditions. Often, fire hazards are caused by burn piles or barrels left unattended.

Some kids who bully blame others. But every kid has a choice about how to act. Some kids who bully realize that they don’t get the respect they want by threatening others. They may have thought that bullying would make them popular, but they soon find out that other kids just think of them as trouble-making losers.

The good news is that kids who are bullies can learn to change their behavior. Teachers, counselors, and parents can help. So can watching kids who treat others fairly and with respect. Bullies can change if they learn to use their power in positive ways. In the end, whether bullies decide to change their ways is up to them. Some bullies turn into great kids. Some bullies never learn.

But no one needs to put up with a bully’s behavior. If you or someone you know is bothered by a bully, talk to someone you trust. Everyone has the right to feel safe, and being bullied makes people feel unsafe. Tell someone about it and keep telling until something is done.

 

 

FORM THREE POEM PRACTICE

PRACTICE 1

A Fighter’s Lines

 

I am old and worn

and have lost all my strength

sufferings

and the history of the fight for independence

have forced sacrifices

that know no name

or life

 

from the wheelchair of the rest of my days

I, body and energy crushed

see and cannot do much

these times are too big a challenge

for the remnants of my crippled years

the net of deceit spread everywhere

disturbs me

 

In the name of justice

Wake up and form ranks sons of our ancestor

Be brave

And erect a wall of people

Stand up heirs of our freedom

 

I have no more voice

It is you now who should speak!

Marzuki Ali

 

1. Who is the persona in the poem?

 

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1. (a) What does the word ‘history’ in line 4 refer to?

 

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(b) Why does the persona feel helpless?

 

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PRACTICE 2

LEISURE

 

What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.

No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.

No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.

No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.

No time to turn at Beauty’s glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.

No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.

A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.

William Henry Davies

 

 

1. What or who is the poet referring to when he used the word “Beauty”?

 

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1. Explain in your own words what is meant in the first two lines of the poem.

 

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PRACTICE 3

 

A Fighter’s Lines  (stanzas one and two)

 

I am old and worn

and have lost all my strength

sufferings

and the history of the fight for independence

have forced sacrifices

that know no name

or life

 

from the wheelchair of the rest of my days

I, body and energy crushed

see and cannot do much

these times are too big a challenge

for the remnants of my crippled years

the net of deceit spread everywhere

disturbs me

Marzuki Ali

 

1. What kind of tone do you sense from the first two stanzas?

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1. (a) Why does the persona feel helpless?

 

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(b) Describe what the poet means by the last two lines in stanza 2.

 

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PRACTICE 4

LEISURE

 

What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.

No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.

No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.

No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.

No time to turn at Beauty’s glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.

No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.

A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.

William Henry Davies

 

 

1. Identify a line that demonstrates interactions with nature.

 

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1. (a) Which phrase is repeated all over the poem?

 

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(b) Explain what is indicated by this repetition.

 

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PRACTICE 5

A Fighter’s Lines

 

I am old and worn

and have lost all my strength

sufferings

and the history of the fight for independence

have forced sacrifices

that know no name

or life

 

from the wheelchair of the rest of my days

I, body and energy crushed

see and cannot do much

these times are too big a challenge

for the remnants of my crippled years

the net of deceit spread everywhere

disturbs me

 

In the name of justice

Wake up and form ranks sons of our ancestor

Be brave

And erect a wall of people

Stand up heirs of our freedom

 

I have no more voice

It is you now who should speak!

Marzuki Ali

 

 

1. What does the phrase “a wall” refers to?

 

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1. (a) Who is referred to by the pronoun “you” in the last line?

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(b)What message is the poet trying to spread? Explain

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PRACTICE 6

LEISURE

 

What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.

No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.

No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.

No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.

No time to turn at Beauty’s glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.

No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.

A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.

William Henry Davies

 

1. What is implied by the word “Leisure” as used in the poem?

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1. Explain what the poet meant by the last two lines.

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ANSWERS:

PRACTICE 1

1. A soldier

 

1. (a)The war fought for independence

(b) He has been injured due to his involvement in the war for independence. Now he is old and disabled and cannot do much to free his country from new challenges. He still cares for the country but unable to fight as he used to do.

 

PRACTICE 2

1. Nature

 

1. The poet questions the purpose of a life which is so full of worry that it does not allow us any time to simply stand still and watch the world go by. We should take the time to recognize the world around us and see what’s going on. One day we might have something or someone, and the next their gone.

PRACTICE 3

1. In the Stanzas 1 and 2, the persona enhances the tone of frustration as he shares his disabilities and weariness of not being able to fight for the country anymore.

 

1. (a) He is old and disabled

(b) He voices out the problem encountered by the younger generation nowadays. He implies how the modern generation deceives each other and how the deceit is being spread day by day and it obviously bothers him.

 

PRACTICE 4

1. Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.

 

1. (a) No time

(b) The repetition is an indication of mankind’s dilemma. We merely go on with our fast paced lives as though nature is nothing special, when in reality it is a magnificent creation like a work of art hanging in a museum.

 

PRACTICE 5

1. ‘United population”. In order to fight for our freedom, first we have to be united.

 

1. (a) younger generation

(b) We must defend our independence after the hardships that our late warriors had been through as they sacrificed themselves to grant us the peace that we are able to enjoy now. With all of our efforts, we must work hard to retain it.

 

PRACTICE 6

1. Time spent enjoying simple beauties cherished and regarded as a forgotten pastime.

 

1. The fever and fret of worldly responsibilities deprives man of sweet moments of leisure and rest. If human life is nothing but painful cares and worries, then it is really poor and miserable. Man should give as much importance to pleasure and peace of mind as to the earning of money to raise his status.