Saturday, 26 March 2011

Grenade-Bruno Mars LIKE!!

Unified Test 2

Foon Yew High School JB
Senior Middle One
1st Half Year Unified Test 2
13th April 2011

A.     Comprehension (20%)
        (5 Subjective Questions)

B.     Vocabulary (20%)
        (Top 1 Standard: Unit 3 --pg32&33)

C.     Literature Component (20%)
        (Poem: 'He Had Such Quiet Eyes' -- 5 True/False Statements
                                                              5 Subjective Questions)

D.     Verb Forms (10%)
         1. The Simple: Past, Present, Future (Active & Passive)
          2. The Continuous: Past, Present, Future (Active & Passive)
          3. The Prefect: Past, Present
          4. The Perfect Continuous: Past, Present
          5. The Conditionals
          6. Gerund
          7. The Infinitives: Bare, To-infinitive

E.     Formation of Words (10%)
        Practice Session 5 & 7

F.     Rewriting Sentences (10%)
        Exercise B

G.     Grammar (10%)
          1. Countable and Uncountable Nouns (Top 1: pg16-17)
          2. Prepositions (Top 1: pg61-62)
          3. Subject and Verb Agreement

Friday, 25 March 2011

IN THE MORNING

IN THE MORNING
Written by Michael Cronin
Book Description
A gripping thriller set in the 1940s, in a parallel history, in a Britain occupied by the Nazis
Product Description
In a Britain which has been invaded by the Nazis and living under occupation for several years, Frank is injured in an ambush attack carried out by the group of freedom fighters to which he belongs. Lying wounded on the ground, he is found by a young girl who takes him to her family's sprawling family mansion. Before he knows it he is a prisoner - she keeps him locked in a room, unbeknownst to the rest of her family. Then Frank discovers that the family are Nazi collaborators - and realizes he is in terrible danger...
Vocabulary
1.     haul
to pull something heavy slowly and with difficulty
They hauled the boat out of the water.
She hauled herself up into the tree.
2.    Stumble
[I] to step awkwardly while walking or running and fall or begin to fall
Running along the beach, she stumbled on a log and fell on the sand.
In the final straight Meyers stumbled, and although he didn't fall it was enough to lose him first place.
[I usually + adverb or preposition] to walk in a way which does not seem controlled
We could hear her stumbling about/around the bedroom in the dark.
He pulled on his clothes and stumbled into the kitchen.
3.   Ornamental
beautiful rather than useful
a bowl of ornamental china fruit
The handles on each side of the box are purely ornamental (= They are for decoration only).
4.    Decent
socially acceptable or good
Everyone should be entitled to a decent wage/standard of living.
I thought he was a decent sort of person.
It was very decent (= kind) of you to help.
It made quite a decent-sized (= large) hole.
After the recent scandal, the priest is expected to do the decent thingand resign from his position.
informal dressed or wearing clothes
Are you decent yet?
You can come in now, I'm decent.
5.    Anguish
extreme unhappiness caused by physical or mental suffering
His anguish at the outcome of the court case was very clear.
In her anguish she forgot to leave a message.
6.    Glance
[I usually + adverb or preposition] to give a quick short look
She glanced around/round the room to see who was there.
He glanced up from his book as I passed.
Could you glance over/through this letter and see if it's alright?
7.   Sprawl
[I] to spread the arms and legs out carelessly and untidily while sitting or lying down
I knocked into her in the corridor and sent her sprawling (= knocked her over).
8.    Shrubbery
[C] a part of a garden where a lot of shrubs have been planted
[U] a group of shrubs
9.    Undergrowth
a mass of bushes, small trees and plants growing under the trees of a wood or forest
10. Cemetery
an area of ground in which dead bodies are buried, especially one which is not next to a church
11. Hobnob
to spend time being friendly with someone who is important or famous
She often has her picture in the papers, hobnobbing with the rich and famous.
12. Reflect
[I or T] If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it
13. Occasion
a particular time, especially when something happens or has happened
We met on several occasions to discuss the issue.
I've heard him be rude to her on a number of occasions.
I seem to remember that on that occasion he was with his wife.
a special or formal event
Sara's party was quite an occasion - there were over a hundred people there.
At the wedding he sang a song specially written for the occasion.
I have a suit but I only wear it on special occasions.
The coronation of a new king is, of course, a historic occasion.
Congratulations on the occasion of your wedding anniversary.
formal an opportunity or reason for doing something or for something to happen
The 200th anniversary of Mozart's death was the occasion for hundreds of special films, books and concerts.
An occasion may arise when you can use your knowledge of French.
The bride took/used the occasion to make a short speech.
on occasion
sometimes, but not often
He has, on occasion, made a small mistake.
14. Chap
a man
He's a friendly sort of a chap.
15. Ignoble
morally bad and making you feel ashamed
an ignoble action/idea

Thursday, 24 March 2011

......

          When I was 3 years old , I was studying in a kindergarten ,its name Happyland.I study there 3only 2 years. When I was 5 years old,I moved to Taman Molek and I study in Tadika Cergas Molek. I remembered that all teachers conversation in English.
          My Primary school name is SJK(C) Pandan , I still remembered that my primary 1 teacher’s name is Lee Po Mei . I was a very naughty boy in primary school. However , my principle chose me as a prefect. There is a teacher left profound impression in me .She is my primary 4 science teacher and my tuition class teacher.  She treats me as her own younger brother. Her name is Lim Siew Hui. She always brings me to Funfair or goes shopping. Nowadays, I still have contacted with her .

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Top 1 Standard pg32

Vocabulary
1.       Imperative
(adj.) very important and needing immediate attention or action重要紧急的
It is absolutely imperative that we finish by next week.
(n.) a thing is very important and needs immediate attention or action 必要的事
Job creation has become an imperative for the government.
2.       Toss
(v.) to throw sth lightly or carelessly
I tossed the book aside and got up.
(v.) to move or make sb/sth move from side to side or up and down 摇摆,挥动
Our boat was being tossed by the huge waves.

3.       Attachment
(n.)  a strong feeling of affection for sb/sth 依恋,爱恋
She formed a strong attachment for him.
(n.) a short time spent working with an organization 短期在工作
She’s on attachment to the local hospital.
4.       Exhilaration
(n.) happiness and excitement 愉快的心情
There was a sense of exhilaration about being alone on the beach.
She tosses in magic tricks to get the exhilaration of chemistry across to her pupils.

5.       Enclosures
(n.) closed-up area 围场
There is a public enclosure of a racecourse.
The enclosure of public land meant that ordinary people couldn’t use it.

6.       Scrutinising
(v.) to look at or examine sb/sth carefully 仔细查看
She leaned forward to scrutinize their faces.
The statement was carefully scrutinized before publication.
7.       Spirited
(adj.) full of energy, determination or courage 精神饱满,坚定地
She put up a spirited defence in the final game.
She put up a spirited defence of her government’s policies.

8.       Dyslexic
(n) a slight disorder of the brain that causes difficulty in reading and spelling, for example, but does not affect intelligence
Once she had to teach a 10-year-old dyslexic boy who kept disturbing his classmate while they were doing their work.
He is dyslexic.
9.       Burden
(n.) a duty, responsibility 负担
The main burden of caring for old people falls on the state.
(v.) to give sb a duty, responsibility 使负担
They have burdened themselves with a high mortgage.

10.       Imparting
(v.) giving
The spice imparts an Eastern flavor to the dish.
The red curtains impart a certain elegance to the room.
11.       Endeavour
(n./v.) efforts 努力
Please make every endeavour to arrive o time.
I will endeavour to do my best for my country.

12.       Fidgety
(adj.) unable to remain still or quiet
The children get fidgety if they have nothing to do.
Her  endoavour paid off when the boy stopped being fidgety.
13.       Crucial
(adj.) extremely important, because it will affect other things 至关重要
Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company.
The next few weeks are going to be crucial.
14.       Resource
(n)resource of wealth of a country 来源
America  is arich in natural resources.
(n)a trait which helps someone do or solve a problem such as ingernuity or quick wit. 手段
It’s her last resource.

15.       Treatment
(n)way to treating someone or something待遇
The government gave lenient treatment to prisoners of war.
(n)what is done to obtain a desired result 治疗
The wounded are under treatment.

Sunday, 6 March 2011

Beast Quest~ Tagus

Beast Quest~ Tagus
Vocabulary
1.    violence
actions or words which are intended to hurt people
2.  dislodge
to remove something or someone, especially by force, from a fixed position
3.   cantering
If a horse canters, it moves at quite a fast but easy and comfortable speed.
4.   Ragus
an Italian sauce made with tomatoes and meat, which is eaten with pasta
5.    Generation
all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family
6.   Moderate
neither small nor large but between the two; clearly within the limits of a range of possibilities
7.   Rage
(a period of) extreme or violent anger
8.   Madness
stupid or dangerous behaviour
9.   Divine
connected with a god, or like a god
10. Rapier
a sword with a long thin blade
11.  Bustle
to do things in a hurried and busy way
12. Major
more important, bigger or more serious than others of the same type
13. Fortress
a large strong building or group of buildings which can be defended from attack
14. Aegis
with the protection or support of someone or something, especially an organization
15. kooky
(especially of a person) strange in their appearance or behaviour, especially in a way that is interesting

Introduction~
A mysterious force has been creeping over the plains of Avantia. The animals are stampeding, and brush fires sweep the prairie. The farmers are spooked--whispers of a mysterious horseman are spreading as fast as the stampedes. And now that someone has disappeared on a cattle drive, suspicion runs high.
Tom and Elenna speed to the plains to stop Tagus the Night Mare before he can do any more damage. But Tom ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time and is mistakenly thrown in jail. Can he win the trust of the people--and his own freedom--before it’s too late to stop Tagus?

Mr Midnight #18


Vocabulary—
1.    indulged
[no object] (indulge in) allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of:we indulged in a cream tea
2.    sanity
the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner; sound mental health:I began to doubt my own sanity
3.    grin
smile broadly:Dennis appeared, grinning cheerfully
4.    livestock
farm animals regarded as an asset:markets for the trading of livestock
5.     cavern
a large cave or chamber in a cave.
6.    Establishment
[mass noun] the action of establishing something or being established:the establishment of an independent government
7.    Rip
[with object and adverbial of direction] tear or pull (something) quickly or forcibly away from something or someone:a fan tried to rip his trousers off during a show
8.    Frowned
furrow one's brows in an expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration:he frowned as he reread the letter
9.    Emphasizing
give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing:they emphasize the need for daily, one-to-one contact between parent and child
10. Wobbled
move or cause to move unsteadily from side to side
11.  Prevent
to stop something from happening or someone from doing something
12.  Ache
a continuous pain which is unpleasant but not strong
13.  Scene
a part of a play or film in which the action stays in one place for a continuous period of time
  

 Introduction~

Mr. Midnight is a children's horrors series written by Jim Aitchison under the pseudonym of James Lee. The series is published by Angsana Books. There are currently 65 "episodes" of this book and 4 Special Edition titles being distributed with more being written and released around every two to four months. It has been translated into Burmese, Malay, Indonesian, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese.