KSSM Secondary Form 2 English

Exercises Set 1
A Read the dialogue above. Then, answer the following questions.

BALA: Hey, where are you going all dressed up?

SUNITA : I’m going to a concert.
BALA: I’ve never been to a concert. I don't think I have the patience to sit
down for so long.
SUNITA : You should try going to one. Choose a performance you'd enjoy. I
like cultural dances because I took Indian classical dance lessons when I
was younger. I find them so full of life and there’s always a story behind
each dance.
BALA : Well, I prefer modern-day music, which I can find on YouTube
anyway.
SUNITA : Not all concerts are the classical kind. There are way more
modern-day concerts these days.
BALA: It feels so troublesome, though. Going to a concert doesn't mean I'll
have a good view of the stage.
SUNITA : It’s the atmosphere that makes a performance great. It’s very
different from watching something on YouTube.
BALA: Well, I could give it a try. I know my grandmother loves seeing old
Malay dances like the joget.
SUNITA : Me too! It’s a shame that they’re becoming so rare. The next time
there’s a traditional performance, I'll let you know and we can go together.
BALA: Sounds good.

1. Why does Sunita like cultural dances?

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2. What type of music does Bala prefer?

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3. Why isn't Bala interested in attending concerts?

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4. What does Sunita think is happening to traditional music and cultural

dances? How does she feel about that?
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B. Complete the following sentences with the present simple or present
continuous form of the word in brackets.
1. Jenny (go) to singing classes because she (want) to
take part in the school Talent Competition.
2. (Love) listening to classical music while I (relax). I
(feel) less stressed when I (listen) to music.
3. The boys (take) part in the silat competition. So, they
(practise) every day.
4. The kompang (be) widely used in a variety of social occasions,
such as the National Day parade, official functions and weddings. I
(learrn) the Kompang so that I can play it at my sister’s wedding.
5. The indigenous people of Sarawak in Malaysia (use) a
noose flute called Silingut in certain ceremonies.
6. Kite flying and top spinning (be) traditional games in
Malaysia. However, they (become) less popular as children
nowadays (prefer) video games.
7. Chef Wan (be) a famous Chef in Malaysia. He
(host) his own TV show on famous Malaysian dishes.
8. Janice (read) a lot. Right now, she (read) the
biography of the late Sudirman Arshad, a famous Malaysian singer.
Janice (love) reading books about people who
(achieve) their dreams. Janice (intend) to be a singer when
she (grow) up.

There (be) many traditional Chinese dances. One of the most

famous (be) the fan dance. Both tourists and the younger
Chinese generation (learn) about many traditional stories
through this dance. You can (see) it performed at festivals and
theatres. Nowadays, some people (learn) fan dancing as a
form of exercise.

C. Complete the text with sentences from the box.

- Religious music is an important part of local music, as it is particularly
enjoyed by the older generation.
- In rural areas, folk music and lullabies are more popular.
- Malaysia’s multicultural and multiracial background is best seen in its
variety of music.

1 .

Malaysian music reflects the country’s various ethnic groups, which

includes the indigenous people, Malays, Chinese, Indians, Sabahans,
Sarawakians and Eurasians.

2 .
On the other hand, younger Malaysians seem to prefer pan-Asian pop
music.

3 .

Due to the increasing influence of Western culture, major cities like Kuala
Lumpur offer a wide range of popular Western music like rock, hip hop and
trance.

D. Based on the text above, answer the following questions.

1. Which two words tell us that Malaysia is made up of many different
types of people?
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2. What music is mainly enjoyed by the older generation?

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3. Where is folk music enjoyed?

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4. Why is Western music becoming more popular in major cities?

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E. Write a summary of the text in Exercise C. Check your spelling and

punctuation.
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F. Read the email above and complete the dialogue by writing suitable
questions for the answers given below. Then, read out the completed
dialogue with a friend.
Dear Lara,

After the wayang kulit performance, I took my cousins to see a

performance by Datuk Ramli Ibrahim. For over 30 years, this local dance
hero has helped to promote both Indian classical dance and contemporary
dance all across the globe. It is not surprising that he has received
numerous awards worldwide.

Ramli is an amazing dancer. When he performs, he takes on the role of

mystical heroes and tells their tales through the rhythm of dance. He
dances as if he is floating on air. He is able to bring the past, present and
future to life on the beautifully lit stage.

I will admit that I wasn’t interested in local music and culture until I
watched these performances with my cousins. They were so excited that
they posted their experiences on social media and received many likes and
responses! I'll show you some of their photos when you come over next
week.

Liz

TYLER:1

LARA: She took them to see a performance by Datuk Ramli Ibrahim.

TYLER: 2

LARA: He is a local dance hero who has helped to promote both Indian
classical dance and contemporary dance all across the globe.
TYLER: 3

LARA: He takes on the role of mystical heroes and tells their tales through
the rhythm of dance.

TYLER: 4

LARA: No, she only became interested after watching a few local
performances with her cousins.

G. Read the poem ‘What Is Red?’ by Mary O’Neill. Then, answer the
following questions.
1. What is this poem about?
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2. Which lines in the poem refer to blood?

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3. What do the red ‘signal’ and ‘shout’ have in common?

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4. What feelings are mentioned in this poem?

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5. Name four things in the poem that produce sound.

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6. State one theme of the poem.

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7. What does ‘it’ in the last line of the poem refer to?
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KSSM Secondary Form 2 English
Exercises Set 2
Unit THEME: Health and Environment
Screw Pine or Pandan
This is a well-known plant in Asia. Its leaves, which have an aromatic
fragrance, are often added to local dishes such as nasi lemak and chicken
curry. They are also squeezed to extract a bright green food colouring used
in many local cakes. Pandan leaves provide many health benefits, such as
lowering blood pressure, giving pain relief, reducing dandruff and serving
as a natural insect repellent.

Ginger
In many traditional Asian dishes, some fresh ginger is used to add flavour
to food. In Malaysian cuisine, ginger is usually added to soup because it
boosts the immune system. A lot of people drink ginger tea to cure
indigestion. Ginger is also known for its pain relief and anti-inflammatory
effects, as well as its antibacterial, antiviral and antioxidant properties.

A Read the leaflet above. Then, read the sentences below and tick the main
idea of the text.
Both ginger and pandan offer pain relief.
Both ginger and pandan are used in Asian cuisine.
Both ginger and pandan provide many health benefits.

B State whether the following sentences are True (T) or False (F).
1 Pandan leaves can help to reduce dandruff.
2 Ginger is used as an insect repellent.
3 Ginger tea helps to cure indigestion.

C Use a dictionary to look up the definitions of the following words.

1 aromatic
2 repellent

3 cuisine

4 indigestion

Quantifiers
A quantifier is a word or phrase used before a noun or after a verb to
indicate the amount or quantity of something.

Examples:
- In many traditional
Asian dishes, some fresh ginger is used to add flavour to food.
- A lot of people drink ginger tea to cure indigestion.
- A few students were suffering from food poisoning.
- Both ginger and garlic are good for our health.
- Eating too much sugar is bad for you.
- Do you want any medicine for your cold?
- More people are becoming health conscious these days. Most people try
to have a balanced diet.
- All the cars must be washed.
- Jacob talks a lot.

D Complete the sentences with the quantifiers given in brackets.

1. Nik and Gopal love gardening. They grow

herb in their gardens. of these herbs have health benefits.
If you want herbs, you can get
from them. (most, some, both, any, many)

2 I like vegetables but I cannot eat of therm. I must have

meat or fish every day. My mother is a vegetarian, so she doesn't eat
meat. She usually cooks vegetables, but she makes sure
that there is meat or fish for me. (a lot of, some,
any, too many, some)
3 According to people, mangoes are eaten
than other fruit in the world. Mangoes taste so good
that people forget that they are also healthy. Mangoes
can help to prevent cancer and lower cholesterol. (more, some, any, many)

4 Pandan leaves are a traditional remedy for dandruff. Pound

fresh pandan leaves until they are smooth and mix them with
water. Rub the mixture into your scalp and let it stand for
minutes before rinsing your hair. (a few, some, a little)

5 . people use pandan leaves as an insect repellent.

Just tie leaves together and place them wherever you
want to get rid of cockroaches, ants or mosquitoes. You can also mix
panda juice extract with water and spray it on areas where
of these pests are likely to appear. (most, some, a few, a lot of)

E Complete the following conversation by making requests and giving

suggestions based on the issue provided below.
FRIEND : I have a skin problem. My complexion is really bad because I have
acne. Can you suggest suitable ways to get rid of acne?

You: Sure.

Friend:

You:

Friend:

You:

Friend:

F Read the paragraphs below. Then, number the paragraphs in the correct
order.

( ) Soak your fingers for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, rinse your fingers with
water. Do this daily to help get rid of yellow nails.
( ) If your nails are yellow, it spoils the look of your hands.
You can treat the problem by using the following home remedy.
( ) However, this remedy will not work if you don't have a proper diet.
Make sure you have a balanced diet with sufficient meat, grain products,
fresh fruits and vegetables.
( ) Squeeze some lemon juice into a bowl. Dip your fingertips into the
juice and let them soak.

G Read the poem ‘My Hero’ by Willis Hall. Then write a short paragraph
about the theme.