"HOMEWORKS"

Practice 1

Underline the correct linking words.

1. Remember to look to your left and right (before, until) you cross the street.

2. (Next, First), rub a little ointment on the wound as the third step.

3. The thief was at large for a while. (After, Finally), the police managed to track him down.

4. My house is located just off the main road. (Similarly, However) Hassan’s house is near the main road too.

5. Henry bought a car (in spite of, on the contrary) the fact that cars are very expensive nowadays.

Practice 2

Fill in the blanks with the words in the box. You may use each word more than once.

There later before next then first finally after

Upon arrival at downtown Los Angeles, first, we checked in at our hotel. Then, we were given some time to rest after our long flight. We were told to meet at the lobby before in the evening.

We began out tour of city that evening but before we started off, the tour leader made a head count. In the city, we went to all the popular tourist spots. Next was also a Chinatown in Los Angeles.

The first morning, we were taken to Disneyland. We spent the whole day there. I found it fascinating. There was so much to see. I decided to go for the rides.

First, I went on the roller-coaster. Next, I went on a boat ride. Then, I took a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. Finally, when the day ended, I went back to the hotel, richer in terms of experience but poorer in terms of money!

Practice 3

Punctuate the sentences with commas, full stops, question marks and capital letters.

1. my mother went to the shop to get flour sugar eggs and butter to bake a cake

2. why are you making so much noise asked puan aishah

3. excuse me could you give me directions to the nearest shopping mall asked the stranger

4. the stadium is packed with spectators hawkers players students and the police

5. the storm last night uprooted trees brought down electric poles and flooded many areas

ANSWER

1. My mother went to the shop to get flour, sugar, eggs, and butter to bake a cake.

2. Why are you making so much noise? Asked Puan Aishah.

3. Excuse me, could you give me directions to the nearest Shopping Mall? Asked the stranger.

4. The stadium is packed with spectators, hawkers, players, students, and the police.

5. The storm last night, uprooted trees brought down electric poles and flooded many areas.

Practice 4

Rewrite the sentences, inserting the correct punctuation marks.

1. mother told us not to forget our books pencils bags and raincoats

2. its going to rain heavily don’t forget to take your umbrella said grandmother

3. looking at the list I realised my mother wanted some flour sugar salt two tins of tuna and some cheese

4. the teacher had ordered the students to sweep the floor clean the windows throw the garbage and shut the door before they went home

5. don’t cheat me the old lady shouted to the hawker i will report you to the police

ANSWER

1. Mother told us not to forget our books, pencils, bags, and raincoats.

2. It’s going to rain heavily don’t forget to take your umbrella? Said grandmother.

3. Looking at the list, I realized my mother wanted some flour, sugar, salt, two tins of tuna, and some cheese.

4. The teacher had ordered the students to swap the flour, clean the windows, throw the garbage, and shut the door before they went home.

5. Don’t cheat me! The old lady shouted the hawker. I will report you to the police.

Practice 5

Punctuate the following passage.

zulkifli was very excited it was his wedding day the guests had arrived they were all dressed in their best clothes his mother father and siblings were busy greeting them he could smell the aroma of food being cooked the house had an air of gaiety he smiled as he adjusted his songkok before he left the house.

ANSWERS

Zulkifli was very excited it was his wedding day. The guests had arrived; they were all dressed in their best clothes. His mother father and siblings were busy greeting them. He could smell the aroma of food being cooked. The house had an air of gaiety. He smiled as he adjusted his songkok before he left the house.

"My Dream Home"

Have a nice time to all reader blog. Today I wish to share with u all about my dream home. Everyone having dream home including I. There is various those characteristics in wish every their home. My dream home is a place of beauty, serenity and inspiration. It is a bungalow with a huge lawn, planted with fruit trees and flowering plants. There is plenty of space for a table and chairs so that when the weather is fine, my family can sit outside to have a meal or read newspapers. There is also a lovely waterfall in the garden to soothe our minds with the sound of water falling. Birds perch on the trees to sing or nest and give us free concerts.

My dream home is large and spacious. There are plenty of windows to make the place bright and airy. I do hate houses that are small, cramped and all shut up. It is for this reason that I dislike living in flats or condominiums. Every room in my dream house and every piece of furniture in it is designed to create beauty, warmth and peace. My kitchen is small and neat. I am not a fussy cook so I do not need a large kitchen. In Malaysia, one does not really need to cook all the time since there are plenty of restaurants. However, if I ever cook or bake, I would like to do it on the latest Italian hob and oven. My dream kitchen has a huge refrigerator and fitted with cabinets made of oak. It also has a radio-DVD player so that I can listen to music as I do my cooking.

All the bedrooms in my dream house are spacious. They have attached bathrooms and are fully air-conditioned. Each has a mini refrigerator stocked with drinks and tidbits so that there is always something to munch on even in the bedroom. One of the most important rooms in my dream house is the library. Wonderful books on every subject in the world fill up the shelves that line the walls. I also have the latest table-top computer here on which I work or surf the internet.

Another important room is the music rooms where I have the latest hi-fi system to play songs and music from all over the world. I love music. My grand piano is also placed there where I often play pieces that i have composed myself.

My dream home is a place of joy, peace and beauty. Right now it exists only in my dreams. Someday, I hope it will become reality.

A SCARY EXPERIENCE

Good evening to all reader. Maybe all of you have a scary experience unforgettably. Today i want to share with you about my own experience that can make it lesson and example. My aunt, who live in Melaka, invited our family over for the school holidays. My parents said they could not make it but i could go if i promised to take care my little cousin, Faiz. I was not very happy because my nine-year-old cousin was very mischievous. Still, I decided that getting to go to Melaka was worth the trouble.

A pleasant surprise awaited us in Melaka. There was a big fair in town! My aunt took us to the fair. First we enjoyed ourselves at the game stalls. Next, we took a ride on the ferris wheel. After that, my little cousin wanted to go inside that the Haunted House. There was a long queue waiting to go in.

My aunt was not on the Haunted House as she thought that it would not be suitable for Faiz. But Faiz refused to be left behind. 'Make sure you hold on to Faiz's hand when you are inside,' my aunt advised. We bought two tickets and joined the queue. Our turn to enter the Haunted House came after came after a long wait. As the door shut behind us with loud creaking sound, we found ourselves in total darkness. It was deathly quiet. I gripped Faiz's hand tightly.

A dim greenish light shone on our right. Something brushed against our faces. At the same time, we heared the four of us ran towards the green light. We saw a wooden bridge across a pool of some sort. As we crossed the creaking bridge, a horrible-looking creature suddenly came out of water. We ran across the rest of the bridge. I felt Faiz's hand slip out of mine. 'Faiz! Where are you?' I shouted. There was no answer. I was really scared.

I moved forward, calling Faiz's name. A skeleton jumped out from behind a gravestone. I were too worried about Faiz to be alarmed. Then something grabbed me from behind. I struggled and tried to shake it off. That something or someone laughed like a madman and clawed at my face. I pushed it hard and it fell to the ground. 'Ouch! That hurts!' cried a familiar voice. 'Faiz! It that you?' I cried in relief. I help Faiz up. In the dim light. I could see his white teeth he was grinning. 'Scared you, didn't I? I bet you thought a monster was attacking you.' he said proudly. I laughed. 'No, you little rascal! You did not scare me, but i losing you certainly did.' I told my disappointed cousin.