For each of the texts or passages below, summarize into one sentence 1.

Rosli was jubilant when he was declared the champion orchid grower in an international competition held recently. He has been growing orchids for the past twenty years. However, it was the first time he had taken part in a competition. It was indeed first-time lucky for him. He won $3000 and a certificate. Excited over the win, he planned to give his family members a big treat. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 2.In correspondence education, the adult students have to follow a planned schedule and program as far as possible. They have to submit their assignments for marking by experienced tutors who will offer comments and suggestions for improvement. Very often the courses they take are in line with their profession. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

3.The rapid increase in population in major cities in the world has resulted in a number of social and environmental problems. The high rate of growth is due mainly to migration rather than natural increase. Most of the migrants are from rural areas and smaller towns. they come to the cities to look for jobs. Many of them also come to the cities to further their studies. as a city grows, the need for lousing and public amenities also increase, resulting in various social and environmental problems. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 4.Due to rapid increase in population in the cities, there are not enough houses. In actual fact, most of the migrants cannot afford to buy or even rent a house. The lucky ones may live with friends and relatives. Many of them resort to staying in squatter areas which may lack the basic amenities like water and electricity. Diseases are widespread and so are crimes. _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 5.Traffic offenders come from all walks of life. They include teenagers, lorry drivers, professionals and even ladies and senior citizens. Many of them are indifferent, impatient, inconsiderate or immune to the traffic penalties which appear to be too lenient. The lack of effective enforcement also contributes to the apathy of the habitual traffic offenders. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Answer 1.Rosli was declared the champion orchid grower in an international competition. 2.Adult students who take up correspondence education have to follow a planned schedule and program. 3.The rapid increase in population in major cities in the world has brought about social and environmental problems. 4.Rapid increase in population in cities with inadequate houses resulted in the growth of squatter areas where diseases ad crimes are common. 5.Traffic offenders who come from all walks of life are generally inconsiderate and indifferent to traffic laws.

For each of the texts or passages below, summarize into one sentence 1.A local textile company organized a one-day family outing to mark its major sales promotion campaign. The campaign was officially launched by the managing director. Children were entertained by a magician and a clown. The adults took part in telematches. It was indeed a fun day for families of the employees of the company. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 2.A factory worker, who did not possess a handphone, was summoned to court for allegedly failing to settle hefty phone bills totaling $18,000. The 26-year-old factory worker said she almost fainted when she received a summons through a lawyer of the handphone company, asking her to appear before a magistrate court for not paying the bills. _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 3.Those wanting to lose all those bulges around their waist must be disciplined in the eating habits, cutting unnecessary intake of food and subjecting themselves to a regular exercise program. They know what they ought to eat and do to keep themselves strong, healthy and fit, but many cannot be bothered until a life threatening disease appears at their doorstep, which by then, many be too late. _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 4.The ancient Chinese believe that tea is good for a number of ailments. Not surprisingly, many people world-wide take tea believing that the refreshing drink is good for health. The ardent tea drinkers believe that tea has such power to calm as it stimulates, to give much pleasure while doing little harm. _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 5.Alcohol and certain drugs can trigger mental health problems. The more susceptible group are young people and those who already have or have had a mental illness in the past. Many drugs, including those legitimately prescribed to treat other conditions, may interact with the drugs used to treat mental illness, making them less effective and perhaps precipitating a crisis. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Answer 1.A local textile company organized a one-day family outing for its employees to mark its major sales promotion campaign. 2.A factory worker was summoned to court for allegedly failing to settle huge phone bills totaling $18,000. 3.Those wishing to reduce obesity must follow strictly a regime of regular exercise and healthy eating habits. 4.Many people worldwide drink tea for good health. 5.Alcohol and certain drugs can lead to mental health problems.

For each of the texts or passages below, summarize into one sentence 1.Penang has been experiencing a delay in rainfall. In fact there has been no rain on the island over the last few months. The water level at the Air Itam dam which supplies water to the residents of the island, has been dropping causing great concern to the authorities. Meanwhile, the situation is being monitored closely by all concerned. 2.After retiring as a commercial diver, Raj decided to set up a diving school of his own. He proved to be as successful as a trainer as he was a commercial diver. Thousands of professional divers from all over the country have graduated from his training school. His advice has been constantly sought and he has given lectures and conducted short courses all over the world. 3.For those interested in camping, here are some useful tips. First, remember to choose your equipment carefully to enable you to travel light and yet have all your need. Your personal need may include clothing, shoes, and toiletries. A rucksack is useful as there is a lot of walking. Ensure that your camping group bring along a first-aid kit. 4.Almost all species of bats are declining rapidly. This is largely due to slaughter, habitat loss and pesticide poisoning. Fruit bats are also a table delicacy to many Asians. In Europe, some bat populations have fallen by 90%, resulting in an explosion of insect pests that requires increasing sue of dangerous chemical pesticides. 5.For those who wish to take up canoeing, the first most important thing to do is to learn to swim. You can then proceed to take lessons on canoeing. For safety, it is a must that he wears a life jacket. He is strongly advised to go in groups and not to venture alone. Once he has mastered the skill of canoeing, he will enjoy paddling his craft anywhere he wishes to go. Answer

1.The long drought has led to a drop in water level at Air Itam dam, causing great concern. 2.Raj was a successful commercial diver as well as a trainer in his diving school. 3.Those going for camping should choose their equipment carefully for easy traveling, own needs and emergencies. 4.Species of bats are declining rapidly due to slaughter, habitat loss and pesticide poisoning. 5.Those intending to take up canoeing must first learn how to swim and then take lessons.

For each of the texts or passages below, summarize into one sentence 1.There were great streams to cross and deep woods to pass through. One wagon broke down and they had to leave it behind. Then the mules died. The, the wheels o another wagon broke. The women were weak and some were quite ill. Then the horses began to die and they came to the end of their food supplies. 2.The Government has launched a one-year program. It is to ensure that every Vietnamese has a chance to secure a job so that the country will depend less on foreign workers. Among the target groups are the disabled, women with family responsibilities and school-leavers who are not furthering their studies. Others are college students who want to work part-time and those who have stopped working. 3.Deep breathing is effective at circumventing panic attacks which often are characterized by shallow rapid breathing that can lead to hyperventilation and dizziness. Several medications are now available for individuals suffering from anxiety disorders. Everyone responds differently to medication. It is extremely important to schedule follow-up visits with your physician to evaluate the effectiveness of your treatment. 4.Some people like to eat pineapple fresh with a sprinkling of salt. This gives it a touch of sugar mixed with chilli powder with extra zap. It is made into ice-cream, cookies and cake. Its juice is delicious by itself or as the basis for many tropical cocktails. Pineapple enhances chicken curry and is an important component of sweets and sour dishes. 5.Niah is one of Sarawak's smaller national parks, but it is certainly one of the most important and has some of the most unusual visitor attractions. Besides its luxuriant equatorial forests with thousands of species of flora, the park is well-known as one of the birth-places of civilization in the region. The oldest modern human remains discovered in Southeast Asia were found at Niah,

making the park one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.

Answer 1.The journey was full of obstacles and challenges. 2.The Government has launched a one-year program to ensure that every Vietnamese is employed, including the disabled. 3.Deep breathing is effective at reducing panic attacks while medication reacts differently to different people. 4.There are various ways of eating pineapple. 5.Niah is one of Sarawak's most important national parks with special attractions to visitors.