PRACTICE 1

CYCLING IS FUN

My name is Zaharul and I love cycling. Ever since I (0) is young, I have cycled to school
and everywhere else I wanted to. Cycling (1) was a passion of mine. My friends and I
joined a club (2) and that we can ride in a group. We get to (3) exercising and
appreciate (4) a beautiful nature. Sometimes (5) us do off-road cycling at the
mountainous tracks. Specially built bicycles (6) is used for this purpose. (7) Them have
wider (8) wheel than road bikes. Cycling is fun and everyone should give it a go!

(0) was (1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)

A BEACH CLEAN-UP

It was the school holidays. The Nature Society of my school (0) has planned a trip to the
beach. We (1) was going to clean up the beach as it (2) were dirty and polluted. We (3)
leave school in a chartered bus (4) in 7.30 a.m. Everyone (5) were excited about the
clean-up and was in high spirits. Within half an hour, we reached the beach. The sun was
already high in the sky and everybody (6) were beginning to (7) felt the heat. Beads of
perspiration trickled down our backs and necks. The beach was an unpleasant sight (8)
but every part of the beach was littered with rubbish. We finally completed the clean-up
and our teacher thanked everyone for a job well done.

(0) had (1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)

ADJUSTING TO A NEW PLACE

It has been a month since we moved to Kuantan. I am (0) adjusted well to my new home
and school. When I first arrived here, I (1) am quite sad, lonely and upset. I did not like
Kuantan at all. I wished (2) her father had not gotten a transfer here. I missed my old
home and also all my (3) friend back in Kuala Lumpur. My mother, however, talked to me
(4) but said that I should take this as an opportunity to explore new things. She also
encouraged me to make new friends. I realised she was right. Yesterday evening, I went
for a stroll on the beach. I was (5) read my favourite novel, Miss Peregrine's Home for
Peculiar Children, when a girl named Lora came up to me. She was tall and thin, with her
long hair tied up in a ponytail. She greeted me with a warm smile. She sat down beside
me and we ended up chatting for one hour. I soon found out that we were attending (6)
a same school. The next day, Lora met me at the school gate. Even though we were not
in the same class, she (7) introducing me to her friends. They were very friendly, funny and
cheerful. I enjoyed (8) our company very much. I was glad that they accepted me as
their friend. I am beginning to like my new place. Kuantan is starting to feel like home
now.

(0) adjusting (1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)
 PRACTICE 2

A MISSING PET

A few months ago, my family and I (0) go to my grandparents' house. We decided to

bring along (1) your pet cat, Tiger, since there was nobody to take care of it at home. We
arrived (2) in my grandparents' house as dusk fell. Everyone (3) were tired after the long
drive. My brother and I yawned and stretched when we got out of the car. Thinking that
Tiger was tired after the long journey, I took it out from (4) it’s cage (5) but let it roam freely
around the house. Unfortunately, Tiger went (6) miss the next day. I was very sad and
worried because we had to leave for home in the evening without Tiger. My father felt
sorry for me, so he decided that we would (7) staying over for one more night. I could not
sleep that night as I tossed and turned in bed. (8) Final, I dozed off. Around 3.00 a.m. I felt
a gentle nudge on my cheek. Still feeling drowsy, I opened my eyes. To my surprise, a pair
of sad eyes stared at me. It was Tiger!

(0) went (1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)

SPEECH ON SCHOOL REGULATIONS

A very good morning to the headmistress, Puan Norliah, teachers and fellow students.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to (0) delivered a speech today. I would like to
talk on school regulations. We must all make an effort to (1) following school regulations.
School rules are there to help us be disciplined. Here (2) is some rules that every (3)
students must follow. Firstly, you must always dressed (4) neat in your uniforms, complete
with clean shoes and socks. Do not (5) forgetting that you have to have your school
badge and name tag on your uniform. Secondly, male students must always keep their
hair short. Female students are allowed to have long hair, but it (6) could always be
combed and tied up. Thirdly, you must not wear any (7) jewel to school. Other than that,
you (8) were not allowed to use make-up or paint your nails.

(0) deliver (1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)

HOW TO MAKE FLUFFY PANCAKES

This is the best fluffy pancake recipe you will (0) fell in love with. First, you will (1) needed to
mix a cup of flour with (2) the small teaspoon of baking soda. Then, mix a large (3) eggs
and 200 ml of fresh milk into the flour. When incorporating both wet and dry ingredients,
make sure that they (4) were mixed thoroughly and no lumps (5) is visible. Lastly, heat a
non-stick pan (6) but melt a tablespoon of butter. Once ready, pour a small amount of
batter and flip once it starts to bubble. It’s best (7) serves hot from the pan. You can enjoy
these fluffy (8) pancake with honey or nutella.

(0) fall (1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)
 PRACTICE 3

QUICK ESCAPE

Yesterday, I (0) bring a tiny white mouse to school. It was for my Science class. During the Science
lesson, my teacher, Puan Tan, picked up the mouse and (1) holds it in front of the class so that
everyone could see it. Some of my classmates were afraid of mice so they tried to look (2) out. The
rest of us admired the mouse and whispered (3) excited.

As Puan Tan was (4) put the mouse back into its cage, it accidentally slipped from her hands and
dropped to the floor. I tried to (5) caught it while my classmates panicked. Puan Tan tried to calm
the class and told us to go back to (6) my seats. However, my friend Kumari refused to listen.
Annoyed, Puan Tan (7) tell her once again to return to her seat. To everyone's surprise, Kumari
remained still. After a long silence, she (8) turning to Puan Tan and said, 'I can't. The mouse is on
my shoe.'

(0) brought (1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)

IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Globalisation has increased the need (0) from us to speak a common language. One of the most
used languages is the English language. More and more people (1) is focusing on (2) enhanced
their English language skills as it will give them the necessary edge (3) on education and
employment. Students, especially those in tertiary institutions, (4) has realised the importance of
mastering the language. Their level (5) for proficiency has improved because of (6) its exposure to
electronic media and the Internet, as well as the increased level of focus on English language
studies in school. There is a high demand for graduates who speak fluent English in the (7)
employed sector, especially in international companies in the private sector. With a strong
command of the language, fresh (8) graduate will have first pickings when they apply for jobs not
only locally, but also overseas.

(0) for (1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)

LEANING TOWER OF PISA

Have you (0) hear of the Leaning Tower of Pisa? It is one of the marvels of the modern world. The
Leaning Tower of Pisa, (1) where is also known as the Tower of Pisa, is a freestanding bell tower of
the Cathedral of Pisa in Italy. It is one of the famous historical (2) landmark in Italy. Every year,
tourists (3) with all over the world visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Since its construction, the tower
has been an object of special attention. Although it was (4) designs to stand vertically, the tower
began to lean soon after (5) it’s construction in 1173. This was due to the poorly laid foundation
and loose soil. (6) On 1999, interventions were made to the soil to safeguard the tower and
reduce its inclination. By 2018, the tower had (7) straightens by 18 inches. However, experts say
that the tower will never be completely straight due to the foundation problem. Therefore, tourists
will (8) had many more opportunities to see his remarkable tower.

(0) heard (1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)
 PRACTICE 4

ADVANTAGES OF SPORTS FOR STUDENTS

Sports play an important role in school and it is vital for (0) my parents to realise that we need to
take part in sports. Reading and writing alone is not enough to get (1) the complete education.
Sports such as badminton and football are necessary for a well-rounded (2) develop. The saying
'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy' is a good example of how sports can brighten a
person's life. Playing sports is not a waste (3) in time as some people may think. Sports will (4)
makes us active and healthy. It will also help us to (5) relaxes after a hard day's work or after
studies. By playing sports, we are actually (6) exercises our bodies and relaxing our minds. After a
game, we feel refreshed mentally and thus will be able to (7) concentration better. In addition,
exercise promotes good blood circulation. It also gets rid of excess fat. Our bodies will be healthier
and less prone to illness. (8) School should place equal emphasis on studies as well as sports to
ensure that students are healthy both mentally and physically.

(0) our (1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)

ADOPTING THE RECYCLING HABIT

In order to save the environment, we (0) needs to live by the slogan 'Reduce, Reuse and Recycle'
as part of our daily routine. For example, when we go shopping, we need to think (1) careful
before making a purchase. Beside this, we should also carry a shopping bag (2) make of cloth to
hold all the items we buy so that we can cut down on the number of plastic bags we use. At
home, we can make a (3) consciousness effort to reduce waste and recycle whatever we can.
We could separate the rubbish into two (4) category. Kitchen waste could go into a dustbin with a
lid, while non-perishable items like glass bottles (5) but paper cartons that would be (6) send for
recycling could go into a box. The neighbourhood newspaper collectors are also a great help as
(7) he buy old newspapers for recycling. If everyone diligently recycles, we will be able to heal our
planet that (8) are being gradually destroyed by our actions.

(0) need (1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)

WAYS TO EASE TRAFFIC CONGESTION

The mushrooming of shopping malls in Malaysia has (0) raise some concerns. Traffic congestion
similar to Monday morning traffic has become a norm at weekends. One solution (1) are to locate
future shopping malls in specially (2) choose areas outside the city. These should be further away
(3) of residential areas and also streets that have retail shops. When having designated areas for
shopping malls outside the city, city planners should always (4) ensures that there are efficient
public transport systems in place to enable people without access to private vehicles to be able
to travel there conveniently.
At the same time, with easy access (5) for public transport, people with cars may be encouraged
to hop onto a bus or train instead of driving. Special promotions could also be (6) give during
festive seasons when people shop the most. (7) A operating hours of the public transport services
could be extended during these times as well to make it (8) easy for people who would like to
stay late at the shopping malls to go home.

(0) raised (1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)