closer

ferocious

get

sure

beautifully

enjoyed

growl

panics

waiting

uncomfortable

Catherine is standing outside a (43) __________ decorated house. She is (44) __________ for the owner to (45) __________ the keys. She feels (46) __________ with only a gate separating her from the (47) _________ dog. She has (48) ________ asking people for donations for the aged. She is not so (49) _________ now. The dog is moving (50) __________ to the unlocked gate. He gives a fierce (51) _________. Catherine (52) ___________ and takes to her heels.

Comprehension MCQ (10 marks)

Read the passage carefully. Then choose the correct answer and write its number (A,B,C or D) in the brackets.

Last Sunday, Lindy and her family went to the East Coast Park. They went there early in the morning as Mr Lim wanted to have a morning jog. The family jogged for one hour before they proceeded to do their favourite activity. They liked to cycle and enjoyed the breeze. While they cycled, they chatted and admired the beautiful scenery. After that, Lindy pestered her parents to skate with her. Eventually, Mr and Mrs Lim agreed reluctantly. They did not like that activity as they felt they were too old for it. They skated for an hour and felt tired and hungry. As they had not eaten pizza for a long time, they had their meal at the nearby pizza restaurant.

( ) 53. Lindy and her family went to the East Coast Park early in the morning as

___________.

　 A. it was a Sunday

B. it was less crowded in the early morning

C. Mr Lim wanted to have a jog

D. Lindy wanted to roller-blade

( ) 54. ___________ is their favourite activity.

A. Jogging B. Cycling C. Eating D. Skating

( ) 55. Mr and Mrs Lim are ___________.

A. friends B. neighbours

C. Lindy's grandparents D. Lindy's parents

( ) 56. Lindy's parents did not like to skate because ___________.

A. they did not know how to do it

B. it was not fun

C. they thought the sport was not for people their age

D. it was a tiring sport

( ) 57. They had lunch at the pizza resturant because ___________.

A. they were hungry

B. they were tired

C. it was lunch time

D. they had not eaten pizza for a long time

Comprehension OE (10 marks)

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Hai Raya Puasa is a Muslim festival. It is celebrated to mark the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. During the fasting period, Muslims do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. They break their fast daily by praying in the evening. The Muslims will buy various kinds of goodies for the children a week or two before the festival. On the eve of Hari Raya, they prepare food which is for feasting together with their Muslim friends and relatives. This shows clearly their working spirit ('gotong royong').

Their specialties such as 'satay' and 'ketupat' are very popular among non-Muslims too. The Muslims attend mosque services in their new clothes on Hari Raya. Visting relatives and friends is another customary practive. The Muslims also invite their friends of other races to their homes where many delicacies are served on this special occasion.

58. What is the purpose of Hari Raya Puasa?

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59. How do the Muslims break their fast every day?

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60. What do Muslims do a week or two before the festival?

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61. What is the meaning of 'gotong royong'?

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62. Give another customary practice besides visitations on the day of Hari Raya.

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Guided Writing (20 marks)

Write a story based on the pictures below. You may use the words and phrases in the box.

Mother's Day