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FORM 2 2013 English Language January
Student Name :______________________ School :______________________

 CHANGE BEGINS NOW HEROES GRAMMAR : UNIT 1 Positive and Negative Statements A positive statement refers to something that can be done. Example: 1. Joshua can fly an aeroplane. 2.Animals are able to fend for themselves.

A negative statement refers to something that cannot be done. Example: 1. We cannot buy you the car. They have not completed their homewo

NOTE The table below shows the differences between positive and negative statements.

Positive Statements
1. There is some sugar in the jar. 2. Anissa has completed her homework already. 3. I saw somebody enter your house. 4. There is something in this bag. Exercise 1 Change these sentences from the positive to the negative. Example: like playing football. do not/ dont like playing football.

Negative Statements
1. There isnt any sugar in the jar. 2. Anissa has not completed her homework yet. 3. I didnt see anybody enter your house. 4. There isnt anything in this bag.

1. My mother plays the piano very well. _____________________________________________________________ 2. I visited my friend yesterday. _____________________________________________________________ 3. My family went to the seaside last weekend. _____________________________________________________________ 4. She has completed her project already. _____________________________________________________________ 5. A thief broke into his house last night. _____________________________________________________________ 6. Jacky plays netball for her school. _____________________________________________________________ 7. Rema lives in London.

 CHANGE BEGINS NOW _____________________________________________________________ 8. The maid mopped the house this morning. _____________________________________________________________ 9. The ship will set sail this evening. _____________________________________________________________ 10. The storm damaged many houses last weekend. _____________________________________________________________

Exercise 2
Change these negative sentences to from positive sentences . Example: Mary isnt wearinga red dress. (negative) Mary is wearing a red dress. (positive)

1. The children did not enjoy the concert. _____________________________________________________________ 2. The baby wasnt having a fever. _____________________________________________________________ 3. The boys didnt win the game. _____________________________________________________________ 4. She didnt share the cake with me. _____________________________________________________________ 5. Valeria does not like Malaysia. _____________________________________________________________ 6. The hunter wont shoot any rabbits. _____________________________________________________________ 7. My cousin does not like to eat bland food. _____________________________________________________________ 8. I shant be visiting my aunt this weekend. _____________________________________________________________ 9. Puan Azizah wont attend the meeting today. _____________________________________________________________ 10. She didnt watch the programme last night. _____________________________________________________________

Exercise 3
Change the statements made by the following people into the negative. Example: Abdul: / like eating durians. Abdul says he doesnt like eating durians.

1. Susan: There are some hot buns in this oven.

 CHANGE BEGINS NOW Susan says _____________________________________________________________ 2. Maria: There is someone at the door. Maria says _____________________________________________________________ 3. Abdullah: We played football last weekend. Abdullah said ___________________________________________________________ 4. Mother: I have cooked dinner already. Mother said _____________________________________________________________ 5. Encik Ali: I will visit my mother today. Encik Ali said ___________________________________________________________ 6. Joanne: I have practiced my piano already. Joanne says _____________________________________________________________ 7. Prema: I have something to tell you. Prema says ______________________________________________________________ 8. Mr. Tan: My car broke down last night. Mr. Tan said _____________________________________________________________ 9. June: I like to eat Chinese food. June says _______________________________________________________________ 10. Teacher: There are some interesting books in the library. Teacher says _____________________________________________________________

Exercise 4
Make positive and negative sentences with these words. Example :The boy taken - medicine already Positive : The boy has taken his medicine already. Negative: The boy hasnt taken his medicine yet.

1.. My sister likes play computer games Positive : _____________________________________________________________

Negative : _____________________________________________________________

 CHANGE BEGINS NOW 2. The bull running towards man Positive : _____________________________________________________________

Negative : _____________________________________________________________ 3. The dog jumped wall Positive : _____________________________________________________________

Negative : _____________________________________________________________ 4. My neighbour angry with maid Positive : _____________________________________________________________

Negative : _____________________________________________________________ 5. My grandfather went bus hospital this morning Positive : _____________________________________________________________

Negative : _____________________________________________________________ 6. My uncle took children movies Positive : _____________________________________________________________

Negative : _____________________________________________________________ 7. The nurse are efficient Positive : _____________________________________________________________

Negative : _____________________________________________________________ 8. I went Cambodia see Angkor Wat Positive : _____________________________________________________________

Negative : _____________________________________________________________ 9. Judy- forgot return- book Positive : _____________________________________________________________

Negative : _____________________________________________________________ 10. The painter painted mother portrait Positive : _____________________________________________________________

Negative : _____________________________________________________________ 11. The girl- dance very well Positive : _____________________________________________________________

 CHANGE BEGINS NOW Negative : _____________________________________________________________ 12. Mei Ling visit friend- in hospital Positive : _____________________________________________________________

Negative : _____________________________________________________________ 13. Mr.Tan bought house by the sea Positive : _____________________________________________________________

Negative : _____________________________________________________________ 14. Dr.Muzaffar extracted my tooth Positive : _____________________________________________________________

Negative : _____________________________________________________________ 15. Grandfather jogs in the park Positive : _____________________________________________________________

Negative : _____________________________________________________________

HEROES GRAMMAR : Unit 2 WH- Question and responses

Wh- question begin with words llike: who what where Below are wh- words, their uses and examples. which why whose when how whom

Words
Who

Uses
Asks about people in the subjective form. To show possession

Examples
1. Who is sitting over there? 2. Who is that lady? 1. Whose bag is that? 2. Whose pen are you holding? 1. Whom should I give this bag to? 2. Whom did you speak to last night? 1. What is in that bag? 2. What did the dog do? 1. Which pencil belongs to you? 2. Which girl pinched you?

Whose

Whom

Asks about peoople in the objective form. To ask about all people, animals or things. To ask about people, animals or things.

What

Which

 CHANGE BEGINS NOW When Refers to time. 1. When did she leave fo Hong Kong? 2. When are you returning the books? 1. Where did you leave your bag? 2. Where has mother gone? 1. Why is the dog barking? 2. Why didnt she come for the meeting? 1. How did you break the chain? 2. How did grandma go to the supermarket?

Where

Refers to place.

Why

To ask the reason.

How

To ask in what manner the action was carried out.

Exercise 1 Fill in the blanks with the correct words in the brackets. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ________________ dress is on the floor? (who, whose, which) ________________ did you put my walking stick? asked grandpa. (who, where, how) ________________ of these dishes was cooked by your mother? (what, which, whose) ________________ stole Alis expensive pen?(which, whose,who) ________________ did the dog find its way back?(where, what, how) ________________did our neighbour return the lawn mower?(how, when, where) ________________did grandma speak to about the house? (who, whom, which) ________________much money is he giving to the charity organisation?(where, how, whose) 9. ________________is Maria doing in the kitchen?(what, where, who) 10. ________________is she sobbing so loudly?(why, how, what)

Exercise 2 Fill in the blanks with suitable wh words. Example : What is your dogs name? Answer : Its Rover. Example : How did you open the door? Answer : With a key.

1. ________________ did you go to the supermarket? Answer : To buy a carton of milk. 2. ________________ are you mopping the floor? Answer : Later in the morning. 3. ________________ stole Marias Barbie doll.? Answer : Jennifer. 4. ________________ has father gone? Answer : To the club. 5. ________________ of these belts do you like?

 CHANGE BEGINS NOW Answer : The black one. 6. ________________ do you usually do during the weekends? Answer : I wash my car. 7. ________________ do you bake a cake? Answer : I mix flour , sugar , butter and eggs. 8. ________________boots were stolen last night? Answer : My brother. 9. ________________ does she manage for money? Answer : She works in two places.

Exercise 3 Match suitable responses to the wh question.

Question
1. Where did you go last night? 2. How old is your baby?

Responses
Im reading a book.

She lost her chain. 3. Who gave you this bracelet? 4. Whose shoes are you wearing? 5. Whom did you speak to yesterday? 6. When are you going to London? 7. What are you doing? 8. Which boy was absent yesterday? 9. Why is she looking so sad? My grandmother. 10. Why did uncle visit the doctor? She is ten months. My sisters. I spoke to Mr. Tan.

He had a fever.

Next week.

Ali was absent yesterday.

I went to the movies.

 CHANGE BEGINS NOW Exercise 4 Form wh question from the statement. Begin with the words given. Example : 1. Mary stopped playing the piano because she was sleepy. Why did Mary stop playing the piano? 2. Jack was jumping to reach the ripe mango. Why was Jack jumping?

1. Puan Rosmah was teaching in class. What_________________________________________________________? 2. John was playing tennis with Ali. Who _________________________________________________________? 3. My father left about half an hour ago. When _________________________________________________________? 4. I prefer music to dancing. Which _________________________________________________________? 5. The two girls have gone to the salon. Where _________________________________________________________? 6. She went out with her uncle. Who ___________________________________________________________? 7. I usually walk to school. How ____________________________________________________________? 8. My father met his old friend at the supermarket. Whom ___________________________________________________________? 9. Those books belong to Ali. Whose ___________________________________________________________? 10. I am bakimg a cake for my friend. Why _____________________________________________________________?

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HEROES WRITING - Unit 3 Words with Multiple Meanings (Homonyms)

In English, many words are similar in form and pronunciation but different in meaning. For English language learners, it is important to learn all the useful meanings of such words and use them in context. Exercise 1.1 In each of the sentences below, the same word is used in different sentences with different meanings and as different parts of speech (mainly nouns or verbs). Give a synonymous word or phrase in the blank to explain the meaning of the underlined word. 1. Dont abuse your rights as a committee member of the club. 2. How can you abuse your colleagues with such bad language? 3. The government is making an effort to eliminate the abuses of modern technology. 4. Khairy was warned by the police not to abuse stray animals. 5. Aisha burst out laughing when she caught sight of the funny expression on Saifus face. 6. Stop blowing or the balloon will burst. 7. A strange-looking man burst into the office and shouted wildly. 8. When the woman heard the sad news, she burst into tears. 9. A burst in the pipes caused a flood in the bathroom. 10. After the performance, there was a burst of applause from the audience. ________________

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Bad customs Rushed

Misuse Break

Loud noise Laughed suddenly

Hole/crack Treat cruelly

Suddenly cried scold

Exercise 1.2 In each of the sentences below, the same word is used in different sentences with different meanings and as different parts of speech (mainly nouns or verbs). Give a synonymous word or phrase in the blank to explain the meaning of the underlined word.

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1. We are running out time, so we must act now. 2. Marys act of kindness brought much joy to the people in the old folks home. 3. Whenever the director was on leave, the deputy director acted for him. 4. What you say must be in accord with what you do. 5. We accord a special welcome to our foreign visitors. 6. I think my words are in complete accord with my actions. 7. Can you give a brief account of what you have seen in your tour? 8. On no account can you treat your kith and kin in such an impolite manner. 9. We must take into account every applicants past experience and performance. 10. Mansur works diligently, and that accounts for his fast promotion.

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Replaced Consideration

Give Explains

Agreement Do things

Agreement Behavior

Reason description

Exercise 1.3 In each of the sentences below, the same word is used in different sentences with different meanings and as different parts of speech (mainly nouns or verbs). Give a synonymous word or phrase in the blank to explain the meaning of the underlined word. 1. In the face of great difficulties, the soldiers kept on advancing fearlessly. 2. All the staff are invited to advance plans to further improve their work. 3. As a rule, the company will advance every new staff member a months salary. 4. China has made great advances in economic and social life. 5. The rapid advance in daily expenses causes lowincome people to live an uncomfortable life. 6. Everyone has to answer for what he has done. ________________

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 CHANGE BEGINS NOW 7. Job applicants are eager to get an early favourable answer. 8. Mustafa sent her a note in answer to his invitation. 9. It is impolite not to answer a letter of inquiry. 10. I think what I have got now has answered most of my needs. ________________ ________________ ________________

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Met Moving forward

Reply to Suggest

Response Pay beforehand

Be responsible Progress

Increase Reply

Exercise 1.4 In each of the sentences below, the same word is used in different sentences with different meanings and as different parts of speech (mainly nouns or verbs). Give a synonymous word or phrase in the blank to explain the meaning of the underlined word. 1. The man standing at a corner has an air of mystery. 2. All these clothes are still wet; they need to be aired. 3. Few people in this country like to air their opinions in public. ________________ 4. I am disgusted at seeing people putting on airs. 5. The programme was aired on Channel 5 at 9 p.m. 6. I dont think it wise to bare your heart to all and sundry. 7. No matter how hard the farmers work, they just make a bare living. 8. The Angs have rented an apartment bare of furniture. 9. It is discourteous to appear in front of the guests bare to the waist. 10. How can the ordinary people fight with the crooks with bare hands? ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________

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Appearance Mere

Broadcast Empty

Exposed to the open air HEROES WRITING - KEY WORDS FOR GRAPHIC MATERIALS AND SHORT TEXTS

Showing an arrogant attitude Without weapons

Reveal Express

Naked

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ENGLISH 1. Increase 2. Decrease/decline 3. Ascending 4. Descending 5. Most 6. Least 7. Maximum 8. Minimum 9. Average 10. Purpose 11. Objective 12. Aim 13. Because 14. Tells/ explains 15. Correct/ incorrect 16. Statements 17. Most probably 18. Should/must/can 19. Except 20. Best 21. True 22. False 23. Main 24. Decline sharply 25. Decline gradually

CHANGE BEGINS NOW BAHASA MALAYSIA/ Meningkat Menurun Menaik Menurun Paling banyak Paling kurang Maksimum Minimum Purata Tujuan Objektif Matlamat Sebab Nyatakan Betul/salah / Kenyataan Kemungkinan besar Harus/mesti/boleh Kecuali Terbaik Benar Salah Utama Menurun dengan mendadak Menurun secara beransur-ansur

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 CHANGE BEGINS NOW SECTION A (Graphic Materials and Short texts or Stimuli

Question 1 Study the picture below and answer the question that follows.

This equipment is usually used by a A doctor B dentist Question 2 Read the newspaper headline and answer the question that follows. C lawyer D engin

Police catch thief red-handed in shop According to the headline, the police caught the thief A as he left the shop B while he was at the shop C at the entrance of the shop D when he was going to the shop

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 CHANGE BEGINS NOW Question 3 Study the advertisement below and answer the question below.

The film The Crazy Bunch A. is shown in the morning and afternoon. B. is produced by Harrison and Company. C. has Chinese and Malay subtitles. D. has won the best picture award.

Question 4
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

How long is the talk? A. one hour

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 CHANGE BEGINS NOW B. two hours C. three hours D. four hours Question 5 Read the advertisement below and answer the question that follows. ANNUAL MOVIE FESTIVAL 2006 PUTRA WORLD TRADE CENTRE, KUALA LUMPUR

Featuring some of the greatest movies from America, China and Australia, this Festival highlights box office movies that have captured audiences world-wide. Dates Movies Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept. 25 Sept. 26 ADMISSION So, why wait? Visit the festival today! The Sound of Music (12pm, 3pm, shows) The Phantom of the Opera (2pm, 9pm shows) Peking Opera House (11am, 1pm, 4pm shows) Crocodile Dundee (1pm, 3pm, 6pm shows) Raise the Red Lantern (3pm, 7pm shows) FREE

If Sam finishes work at 6.30 pm, which movies can he watch? A. Crocodile Dundee and The Sound of Music B. Raise the Red Lantern and Peking Opera House C. The Sound of Music and The Phantom of the Opera D. The Phantom of the Opera and Raise the Red Lantern (PMR 2006)

Questions 6 - 7
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows. REMINDER The hotel wishes to remind all guests that children below the age of 12 using the pool must be accompanied by their parents. Pool attendants cannot take over the responsibility of the parents

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6. To whom is the reminder directed? A. The public. B. Hotel guests. C. The pool attendants. D. Children more than 12 years old. 7. What is the responsibility of the parents in the reminder? A. Parents must always observe their children who are below 12. B. Parents must not let their children below 12 to use the pool. C. Parents must supervise their children below 12 when at the pool. D. Parents must remind their children not to use the pool.

Question 8
Read the banner below and answer the question that follows. COME VISIT HISTORICAL MALACCA You will be attracted by its beauty! The banner ___________ people to visit Malacca. A. encourages B. requests C. reminds D. orders

Question 9
Read the poster below and answer the question that follows.

Save Electricity

Please turn off all lights when you leave the room.

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 CHANGE BEGINS NOW The poster tells us to A. turn off lights when in the room B. save electricity when in the room C. leave the room to save electricity D. save electricity by turning off the lights when not in the room

Question 10
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

WATER SUPPLY DISTRUPT`!

Water supply will be cut from 12 noon to 6 pm on 20 June to facilitate water tank cleaning. We regret the inconvenience caused. The notice above is to remind the residents A. to stay indoors B. to make repairs C. not to do washing D. to be prepared for inconvenience

Question 11
Read the notice below and answer the question that follows.

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The phrase Do your part in the above notice means, we must be A. careful. B. helpful. C. grateful. D. hardworking (PMR 2005)

Question 12

From the sign in the picture, we know that A. the paint has not dried yet.

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 CHANGE BEGINS NOW B. the bench is damp with water. C. the bench needs a coat of wet paint. D. we must be careful when we sit on that bench.

Question 13
Study the picture below and answer the question that follows.

For what occasion would you buy this cake?

A. Teachers Day celebration B. Wedding anniversary C. Mothers Day party D. Fathers birthday (PMR 2006)

Question 14
Read the sign below and answer the question that follows. Not For Public Use

Facilities are only for Hotel Guests The sign tells us that A. anybody can use the facilities at the hotel. B. only those staying at the hotel can use the facilities. C. guests at the hotel are not allowed to use the facilities. D. the facilities are for those working in the hotel.

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 CHANGE BEGINS NOW Question 15 Read the message below and answer the question that follows. Dear Tasha, Siti and I are going to the library this weekend to do some research for our History project. Would you like to come along?

Sophia. The purpose of this message is to A. suggest B. invite C. inform D. request

Question 16
Read the message below and answer the question that follows.

Dear Sir, The shower in my bathroom does not function. The tap in my kitchen is leaking.

Who should Mawi telephone to repair the taps? Mawi A. A doctor B. A mechanic C. A plumber D. A carpenter Question 17 Read the message below and answer the question that follows.

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 CHANGE BEGINS NOW Dear Jill, Dollah is down with dengue fever and is admitted to the hospital. Lim visited him just now. Ain and I are visiting him this evening. Would you like to come along? Please do let

me know if you wish to join us.

Zahid

Who is accompanying Zahid to the hospital? A. Ain B. Jill C. Lim D. Dollah

Question 18
Read the sign below and answer the question that follows.

PAY WHEN SERVED

When customers see the sign, they must A pay at the cashier. B eat first and pay later. C pay when food is served. D pay when ordering the food.

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