Friday, March 25, 2011

3rd Story Book - The Frog And The Giant

Vocabulary
  1. Lotus-(noun)a type of tropical water lily (= a plant with large flat leaves which float on the surface of lakes and pools)
  2. jay-(noun) a noisy, brightly coloured bird
  3. unhappiness-(noun) 
    the feeling of not being happy; sadness:I've seen too much unhappiness caused by broken marriages
  4. pool-(noun)  a small area of usually still water
  5. scarf-(noun) a strip, square or triangle of cloth, worn around the neck, head or shoulders to keep you warm or to make you look attractive
  6. trembling-(verb) to shake slightly, usually because you are cold, frightened, or very emotional
    When he came out of the water, he was trembling with cold.
    Her bottom lip trembled and tears welled up in her eyes.
    His voice started to tremble and I thought he was going to cry.
  7. gladness-(adj) pleased and happy
    We were glad about her success.
  8. fallen-(adj) lying on the ground, after falling down
    A fallen tree was blocking the road
  9. untie-(verb) to unfasten a knot or something tied
  10. string-(noun)  (a piece of) strong thin rope which is made by twisting very thin threads together and which is used for fastening and tying things
    a parcel tied with string
  11. turban-(noun) a head covering for a man, worn especially by Sikhs, Muslims and Hindus, and made from a long piece of cloth which is wrapped around the top of the head many times
  12. Wicked-(Adj) morally wrong and bad
    It was a wicked thing to do.
Summary 

This story was happened many years ago. It happened in Pahang , Malaysia .The is a giant live in a jungle at Pahang. All the animals are afraid of him. One day the giant killed a lot of animals. Mrs frog decided to take a revenge to the giant. So that she gathered all the animals who hate the giant to kill him. They set a plan to attack the giant when at night because the giant wouldn't see them in the dark. At last they successed the giant never come back to the jungle again.
Impression
After reading this story, i feel that helping each other is very important. We should be kind to other and live in peace. The giant is very strong but met with many small animal, he can't defend to fight back. A plan is also important to achieve successs. In the story, Mrs frog is very brave to take revenge for her husband. The giant is very wicked because he kill a lot of animals in the jungle including Mr frog.

    1st Half Year Unified Test 2

    Foon Yew High School JB
    Senior Middle One
    1st Half Year Unified Test 2
    13th April 2011

    A.     Comprehension (20%)
            (5 Subjective Questions)

    B.     Vocabulary (20%)
            (Top 1 Standard: Unit 3 --pg32&33)

    C.     Literature Component (20%)
            (Poem: 'He Had Such Quiet Eyes' -- 5 True/False Statements
                                                                  5 Subjective Questions)

    D.     Verb Forms (10%)
             1. The Simple: Past, Present, Future (Active & Passive)
              2. The Continuous: Past, Present, Future (Active & Passive)
              3. The Prefect: Past, Present
              4. The Perfect Continuous: Past, Present
              5. The Conditionals
              6. Gerund
              7. The Infinitives: Bare, To-infinitive

    E.     Formation of Words (10%)
            Practice Session 5 & 7

    F.     Rewriting Sentences (10%)
            Exercise B

    G.     Grammar (10%)
              1. Countable and Uncountable Nouns (Top 1: pg16-17)
              2. Prepositions (Top 1: pg61-62)
              3. Subject and Verb Agreement

    Wednesday, March 23, 2011

    My Favourite Teacher

    When i was in primary level in Foon Yew (2) . I met a teacher who is very good to me and i will never forget about her.
    Her Name is Wong Jia Hong. Every student call her Miss Wong. She taught English in my class .She has black and curly hair. She seldom become angry because she is a laugher who made my class being very happy all the time and makes learning become fun. She was about 26 this year. She have the passion in teaching English.
    When i met some trouble, she would teach me until i go thought it. She also teach English very well that i improve my English standard very fast. My highest English mark is also given by her.
    Miss Wong is the teacher who makes you realise that you can achieve whatever you want to, if you're willing to work for it. We respect her very much and love her profession.

    Tuesday, March 22, 2011

    Unit 3 - Vocabulary

    Vocabulary

    1.       Imperative

    adjective

    ·                     1 of vital importance; crucial:immediate action was imperative[with clause] :it is imperative that standards are maintained

    2.       Creative

     adjective

    ·                     relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something:change unleashes people's creative energy creative writing

    3.       Spirited

    adjective

    ·                     1 full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination:a spirited campaigner for women's rights

    4.       Engaging

    adjective

    ·                     charming and attractive:an engaging smile

    5.       Describing

    verb

    [with object]
    ·                     1 give a detailed account in words of:he described his experiences in a letter to his parents

    6.       Fractions

    noun

    ·                     1 a numerical quantity that is not a whole number (e.g. 1 / 2 , 0.5).

    7.       Tosses

    verb

    ·                     1 [with object and adverbial of direction] throw (something) somewhere lightly or casually:Suzy tossed her bag on to the sofa[with two objects] :she tossed me a box of matches

    8.       Exhilaration

    noun

    [mass noun]
    ·                     a feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation:they felt the exhilaration of victory

    9.       Style

    noun

    ·                     1 a particular procedure by which something is done ; a manner or way:different styles of management

    10.   Conducting
     [mass noun]
    ·                     1 the manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation:they were arrested for disorderly conducta code of conduct for directors of listed companies

    11.   Enclosures

     noun

    ·                     1 an area that is surrounded by a barrier:a deer enclosure
    ·                     British a section of a racecourse for a specified activity or group of people:the members' enclosure
    ·                     a barrier that surrounds an area.

    12.   Resources

    noun

    ·                     1 (usually resources) a stock or supply of money, materials, staff , and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively:local authorities complained that they lacked resources

    13.   Quantities
    [mass noun]
    ·                     1 the amount or number of a material or abstract thing not usually estimated by spatial measurement:the quantity and quality of the fruit can be controlled

    14.   Scrutinising

    verb

    [with object]
    ·                     examine or inspect closely and thoroughly:customers were warned to scrutinize the small print

    15.   Texture

    noun

    [mass noun]
    ·                     the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance:skin texture and tonethe cheese is firm in texture

    16.   Interviewed

    noun

    ·                     a meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
    ·                     a conversation between a journalist or radio or television presenter and a person of public interest, used as the basis of a broadcast or publication:a half-hour interview with the prime minister

    17.   Confidence
    [mass noun]
    ·                     1 the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something:we had every confidence in the staffhe had gained the young man's confidence

    18.   Crucial

    adjective

    ·                     decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something:negotiations were at a crucial stage
    ·                     of great importance:this game is crucial to our survival
    ·                     informal excellent.

    19.   Disabilities

    noun (plural disabilities)

    ·                     1 a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities:children with severe physical disabilities[mass noun] :differing types of disability

    20.   Dyslexic

    noun

    [mass noun]
    ·                     a general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence.

    21.   Endeavours

    verb

    [no object, with infinitive]
    ·                     try hard to do or achieve something:he is endeavouring to help the Third World

    22.   Fidgety

    adjective

    ·                     inclined to fidget; restless or uneasy:I get nervous and fidgety at the dentist

    23.   Efforts

    noun

    ·                     1 a vigorous or determined attempt:in an effort to reduce inflation, the government increased interest rates

    24.   Imparting

    verb

    [with object]
    ·                     make (information) known:the teachers imparted a great deal of knowledge to their pupils

    25.   Unruly

    adjective (unrulier, unruliest)

    ·                     disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control:a group of unruly childrenfigurativeKate tried to control her unruly emotions

    26.   Rented

    noun

    [mass noun]
    ·                     a tenant's regular payment to a landlord for the use of property or land.
    ·                     a sum paid for the hire of equipment.

    27.   Convinced

    adjective

    ·                     completely certain about something:she was not entirely convinced of the soundness of his motives

    28.   Check-ups

    noun

    ·                     a thorough examination, especially a medical or dental one , to detect any problems.

    29.   Accompanying

    verb (accompanies, accompanying, accompanied)

    [with object]
    ·                     1 go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort:the two sisters were to accompany us to London

    30.   Spotted

    adjective

    ·                     marked or decorated with spots:a red spotted handkerchief

    31.   Threatened

    verb

    [with object]
    ·                     1 state one's intention to take hostile action against (someone) in retribution for something done or not done:how dare you threaten me?the men threatened staff with a handgun

    32.   Suicide

    noun

    [mass noun]
    ·                     the action of killing oneself intentionally:he committed suicide at the age of forty

    33.   Counsel

    noun

    ·                     1 [mass noun] advice, especially that given formally.
    ·                     archaic consultation, especially to seek or give advice.

    34.   Pray

    verb

    [no object]
    ·                     address a prayer to God or another deity:the whole family are praying for Michael

    35.   Implore

    verb

    [reporting verb]
    ·                     beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something:[with object and infinitive] :he implored her to change her mind

    36.   Challenge

    noun

    ·                     1 a call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.
    ·                     a task or situation that tests someone's abilities:the traverse of the ridge is a challenge for experienced climbershe took up the challenge of organizing a sports afternoon

    37.   Pursuing

    verb (pursues, pursuing, pursued)

    [with object]
    ·                     1 follow or chase (someone or something):the officer pursued the van

    38.   Curriculum

    noun (plural curricula /-lə/ or curriculums)

    ·                     the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

    39.   Research

    noun

    [mass noun] (also researches)
    ·                     the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions:the group carries out research in geochemistrymedical researchhe prefaces his study with a useful summary of his own researches

    40.   Education

    noun

    [mass noun]
    ·                     1 the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university:a course of education
    ·                     the theory and practice of teaching:colleges of education