PMR PRACTICE 1 Four-year old Piper had been with Nor Hayatis family for two years.

She is not a human being but a catoa cat that saved the lives of Nor Hayati and her family members. One day, it was raining very heavily. Normally, on rainy days Piper started scratching and meowing loudly. She also kept dashing in and out of the house. Seeing her cats odd behaviour, Nor Hayati suspected that something was wrong. She followed Piper outside. What a shock she had when she saw that some of her flower pots were sinking into the ground. Then, she heard a loud sound. Within seconds, her concrete fence was swallowed up by the ground. She ran back into the house and told her family to run for safety. As she rushed out, a large section of their house caved in. the damage was caused by a landslide. Pipers behaviour had saved the lives of the five people in Nor Hayatis family in the nick of time. Write a summary on how Piper had saved Nor Hayatis family. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: Piper, the cat, began acting strangely when it started raining PMR PRACTICE 2 Tasik Kenyir is in Terengganu. It is a large man-made lake. In fact, it is the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia. It is about 260 000 hectares in area. Most people know about Kenyir Dam in Tasik Kenyir, which provides electricity and water to the area. However, there is more to Tasik Kenyir than this. This lake is home to variety of flora and fauna. Many different types of animals and plants can be found here. There are also 14 waterfalls and rapids as well as 340 islets, or small islands, on this lake. Tourist, both local and foreign, like visiting Tasik Kenyir for a taste of nature and exploration. People can participate in various activities such as wildlife spotting, kayaking, angling and obstacle course activities. For the more adventurous visitors, they can explore the surrounding jungles and go mountain climbing, caving, jungle trekking and picnicking. For those who enjoy spending time relaxing in natures beauty, Tasik Kenyir is the place to visit. Write a summary describing Tasik Kenyir and why people would want to go there. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: Tasik Kenyir is the largest man-made lake in Southeast

PMR PRACTICE 3 Turtles are reptiles and many of them live in the sea. Female turtles only come to land to lay eggs. When a female turtle lays eggs, tears can be seen flowing from her eyes. People often think that the female turtle is crying but this probably not true. The turtle is actually getting rid of the access salt in her body trough the tears. There are between 100 and 150 eggs in a turtle clutch. The eggs have soft thick shells and are round. Only about 80 per cent of these eggs hatch into baby turtles. The baby turtles or turtle hatchlings come out of their nest when the temperature becomes cooler, normally in the early hours of the morning. They immediately crawl towards the sea. Along the way, they way get attacked by predators such as birds. The hatchlings have to reach the sea within two or three hours after they hatch or they may die. A turtle hatchlings life is not easy. It is all alone and has to learn very quickly to survive. Write a summary on turtle eggs and turtle hatchlings. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in oneparagraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: In a turtle clutch there are between 100 and 150 PMR PRACTICE 4 The highly acclaimed Awan Porto Malai Resort, located on the south western tip of Langkawi Island, is a charming resort. This resort is inspired by Mediterranean architecture. Langkawi, an island famed for her legends and duty-free status, is a combination of sun, shore and sea that opens up a world of oceanic pleasures. Awana Porto Malai Resort is therefore indeed a playground for those who want to indulge in the lifestyle of the rich. Strolling along the breeze boardwalk is yet another experience for one gets to discover the beauty of the sunset. The resort is designed and built on prime waterfront land. Thus, it is convenient to attract both local and foreign tourists. As it is self-contained, it has world class amenities and, most importantly, they are within easy reach. The rooms, 175 of them which face the sea or lagoon, are completely furnished with kingsized or twin beds, colour television, IDD telephone facility tea/coffee making facility and attached bathroom. For those who love water activities, Awana Porto Malai Resort is just the place for you. It is a true wonderland that gives you total pleasure in jet skiing, canoeing, water-skiing, sunset cruise, sailing and wind surfing. Make Awana Porto Malai Resort your next destination if you are planning on a holiday. Write a summary on why Awana Porto Malai Resort is a good holiday destination. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: The resort is a good holiday destination for the following PMR PRACTICE 5 Trees are one of the biggest living things on Earth, and they live the longest. A tree has three main parts. The crown is the top part of the tree, which divided into many branches, each covered in leaves. The leaves make the trees food. The trunk of the tree is its stem, which supports the crown. The outer covering is a layer of tough bark, which protects the thin layer of living wood beneath. A trees roots are spread out as far below the ground as the branches spread above. They hold it firmly in the ground and also soak up water from the soil. Broad-leaved trees such as oaks and maples have wide, flat leaves. Their seeds grow inside the flowers and the fruits on the tree. Cone-bearing trees or conifers such as pines and firs have thin, hard needles instead of leaves. Their seed grows inside cones. They can live in much colder places than broad-leaved trees. Trees provide food and shelter for many other living things. Plants live on the branches or climb up the trunk, and fungi grow on the bark. Climbing and flying animals live among the branches, eating flowers, fruits or seeds. Some animals eat the leaves or nibble at the wood or bark. Others eat the insect that live on the trees. Write a summary on the parts of treesand their functions. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: A tree is divided into three parts. The top part

PMR PRACTICE 6 Often, when you go jungle trekking, you get bitten by leeches. There are several ways to avoid getting bitten by leeches. Here are a few methods that you can follow. One way to stop leeches from biting you is by spraying insect repellent generously on your socks and shoes before you start your trek through the jungle. This will cause the leeches to curl up and drop off before they bite you. If you prefer not to do this, there is another way. You can try soaking your clothes in salt solution or tea. Make sure you dry them in the sun before wearing them. This will stop leeches from coming near you. You can also wear special leech socks that you can pull over your trouser legs. If you find leeches on your body, you can make them drop off by putting a burning matchstick close to them. Make sure you do not burn yourself, though. Leech bites will bleed. To stop the bleeding you can spread some fire ash or sea cucumber oil on the bite. Once the bleeding stops, wash the wound with soap and water. This will prevent the wound from getting infected. Write a summary on how you can stop leeches from biting you and what to do if they do bite

you. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in oneparagraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: In order to stop leeches from biting you, spray insect PMR PRACTICE 7 When Shridar Chillal from Pune, Mumbai, India, decided to grow his nails to a record-breaking length, he never thought it would be so hard on his life. His nails grew to a length of more than one metre each. This caused his left hand to grow out of shape because of the weight of the nails. The nails were tortoise shell in colour and twirled at the ends. For 20 year, he was in record books for having the longest nails in the world. His longest nail, a thumbnail, measured 1.5 metres in length. Chillal was very careful when walking down the street for fear that someone or something may bump into him and break one of his precious nail. When I see a car, a scooter, a cow or a bull, a child or even adults, before they come my way, I have to make sure Im out of the way, he said. One would imagine that it would be tough for him to find a job especially since his nails were so fragile, but once again, Chillal proved everyone wrong. He was a freelance photographer and then a Press photographer until he retired in 1995. Write a summary on Shridar Chillals fingernails. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: Shridar Chillal form India grew his fingernails to record-breaking PMR PRACTICE 8 For centuries, astronomers have been using the telescope to study space. The telescope was invented in the 17th century by a Dutch optician and spectacle-maker named Hans Lippershey. According to one story, Lippershey did not set out to make the telescope. One day in 1608, it so happened that he was looking through two lenses which were held one in front of the other. When he did this, he saw that the weathercock of a nearby church was magnified several times. This gave him the idea of how to make faraway objects look bigger and clearer. This was how he came up with the idea of the telescope. Using this idea, he built a simple telescope. Reports of his invention soon spread to other countries. An Italian scientist named Galileo Galilei used Lippersheys simple telescope to construct several better telescopes for himself. Then using them, he made many important discoveries about space such as the mountain on the moon and the spots on the sun. Write a summary on how the telescope was invented.

Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: The telescope was invented in 1608 by a Dutch optician

PMR PRACTICE 9 Alfred Nobel is the inventor of dynamite. He made a lot of money by manufacturing and selling weapons that caused a lot of destruction. One morning in 1888, Nobel was reading the newspaper when he came across his own obituary. An obituary is an article about someones life and achievements that is printed in a newspaper soon after the person has died. Actually it was his brother who had died, but reporter had mistakenly thought it was Alfred. In the obituary, Alfred Nobel was referred as the dynamite king and mentioned how he had made his money. Nothing was said about his efforts to help people. For the first time, he saw himself as the world saw him. Nobel was shocked. He decided that people should know the true purpose of his life. Therefore, he wrote his will and left his fortune to establish the Nobel Peace Prize. Now, most people remember him as just the man who set up the Nobel Peace Prize trust fund and not as the dynamite king Write a summary on why Alfred Nobel set up the Nobel Peace Prize trust fund. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, once read an obituary PMR PRACITCE 10 For years now, people have been afraid to eat too many eggs because eggs were said to be bad for the heart. New research suggests that this is not true. In fact, as in the olden days, people are once again calling eggs a super food. The researchers said that eggs are good for us as they are rich in nutrients. Eggs can actually protect us against heart disease, some forms of cancer, eye problems and even help us to lose weight. Egg yolks contain 13 nutrients that are important for our health. The egg white is an important source of protein. Eggs are also low in calories. One large egg contains only five grams of fat and 75 calories. Previously, health experts said that people should not eat more than three eggs a week so that their blood cholesterol level will not rise. Now, they say that we can eat as many as we want as

long as they are part of a healthy, balanced diet. Write a summary on why eggs are considered a super food. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: Eggs are considered a super food because they are good

PMR PRACTICE 11 Daylight robberies are on the rise. My friend was one of the many victims of a brazen daylight robbery. It was a terrifying experience for him to be confronted and forced to empty his pockets. He was warned that other members of the gang were stationed all around the shopping complex are reminded him not to make a police report. It is important for us to be streetwise to avoid such incidences. It is of course impossible to protect ourselves from every danger but we can follow certain guidelines to prevent such unfortunate incidences. For a start, we must not hang around secluded areas, especially during weekdays when there is a smaller group of people shopping. If you have to shop during weekdays, you must be extra cautious about your surroundings. We must not befriend stranger even if they are our friends friend. Try not to walk alone on lonely streets. You will be an easy target if you do so. A car park is another area we must consider carefully. If you are alone, it is wiser to park in open parking areas where you can easily be noticed by a crowd. Finally, we must not accept invitations for a drink form strangers. It is a good idea to be in groups of three of four when you go for outings or shopping. Write a summary on how to prevent daylight robberies. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: One of the ways to prevent daylight robberies is by

PMR PRACTICE 12 Guiding is planned for ordinary girls and so ordinary women can be their leaders. To be a guider does not require one to be rare genius at all, but it is obvious that certain qualifications are necessary. Guiders are appointed by the person responsible for guiding in the immediate are, the District Commissioner. Those wishing to offer their help can do so by becoming guides themselves.

The wise guider may not appear to be making decisions or organizing when the girls can do it themselves, but that does not mean that she is idle. In fact, the success of everything that happens in the Unit depends very largely on the guider. It is she who sets the tone. She generates that atmosphere and attitudes of guiding so that they are received by the guides. She sees that the methods are put into proper use and that there is an ample supply of suggested activities. She understands the aims behind it all and works toward their fulfillment. She must make sure that the girls follow a standard of personal behavior and are able to care for individuals. Among other things, she herself must be enthusiastic in entering into every activity. Above all, she is expected to have good ideas of things to do. Write a summary on the role and responsibilities of a guider. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: Success depends on the guider as she is the one

PMR PRACTICE 13 Kuala Lumpurs latest arts and crafts market is held monthly every first Saturday of the month in the leafy surroundings of the National Art Gallery and the National Theatre. Here, people come together for shopping, to have fun, listen to music and enjoy good food. Rain or shine, it has provided space and opportunity for people to show and share ideas, hang out, shop and interact. What is attractive about the market is that the highlights change every month. The objective is the same- to not only provide a platform for local artist to showcase their diverse and unique talent across a variety of sectors including arts, crafts, music, heritage and much more, but also develop interactive art appreciation activities that the whole family can enjoy. At the market, one might find budding artists, paintings, photographs, prints, batik, baskets, clothing, silk-screened T-shirts, scarves, jewellery, pottery, soap, homemade cookies, handmade dolls, hand-bound blank books, stationery, glass ware, local hawker fare and much more. What is unique about the market is that visitors have the opportunity to mingle and interact with the artist who have created the works or the artisans who have produced the handicrafts. This is certainly an interesting alternative to shopping in retail stores and art galleries. Where else do you get to see and talk to the person who painted your new favorite picture and also support them directly? Write a summary on the activities that take place in the Kuala Lumpur arts and craft market. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows:

At Kuala Lumpurs latest arts and crafts market, we can

PMR PRACTICE 14 Teeth are not naturally pure white. People should understand that and not have unreasonable expectations of what their smile should look like. There are many causes for stained teeth. Tobacco- whether it is smooked or chewed-is one of the worst offenders. Coffee, tea and colas are culprits as well. Other possible causes include fruit juices (especially grape), red wine, fruit such as blueberries, soya sauce and curry. It is said that if it will stain your carpet permanently, it is not great for your teeth. Ageing also contributes to the yellowing of teeth. The enamel, which is the hard outer coating of your teeth, wears thin, allowing the underlying layer of yellowish dentine to show through. There are also some stains that are called intrinsic. That is, they are actually occur on the inside of the teeth. For example, children who take the antibiotic tetracycline (or whose mothers took it during pregnancy) often have such stains. Silver-coloured fillings can sometimes leach out and stain the surrounding teeth. Adapted from the home remedies handbook Write a summary on the causes of stained teeth. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: There are many causes for stained teeth. Tobacco is one

PMR PRACTICE 15 We are generating waste at an alarming rate. What can individuals do to help their governments to reduce, reuse and recycle waste? The three Rs are an effective method for individuals. Reduce Choose packets that can be recycled after you have finished with them. Do not ask for extra bags to carry your stuff. Reuse You do not need new things all the time. Use second-hand or repaired items. Pass on books and clothes to friends so that they can save money and thing get reused. Recycle

Try not to waste anything that can be recycled. Water used for washing rice can be collected and used to water plants. Onion skins, vegetable peels and other raw kitchen waste can be collected and transformed into compost for fertilizing plants. We can also recycle glass bottles, aluminium cans and plastics. Wherever and whenever possible, cut down on the amount of waste you generate. The three Rs (reducing, reusing and recycling) can help improve the world we live in. Write a summary on the three Rs and why it is so important. Your summary must: not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below be in continuous writing (not note form) be written in one paragraph Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows: The three Rs are very important because it helps to