SMKDPM FORM ONE 2008

ENGLISH MAY HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK

(SUMMARY WRITING)

Instruction : Read the passages below and answer the questions that follows.

01.If you go hiking, hike in groups as much as possible. It is best to leave your itinerary with friends or family member and check in with them upon your return.

Learn basic repair skills for fixing a backpack or a camp stove. Remember to take repair kits on your trip. They are useful. Do develop an emergency plan before you start your trip.

During the hike, take frequent rests or vary your pace to recover from strenuous activity spurts. Thirst on the trail is a hazard. So, before a hike, drink some water so that you are well hydrated and energized. Make sure you bring a lot of water with you. Backcountry water supplies are unpredictable. Treat or filter all your water.

It is very important, take every step to prevent getting lost. Take a map and compass class at a local community center or outdoor store. Before you hike, study a map of the area to become familiar with, such as the trails, nearby roads, streams, mountains and other features. Leave a trip plan with your family or friends. And always hike with a map and compass.

Write a summary about the guidelines in hiking.

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:

Take heed of this advice when you go hiking. Let…..

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02.The first thing you will realize about dancing is how much fun it is to learn to dance. The rhythms, partnership, atmosphere, movements and music all come together to make one of the most satisfying experiences you will ever have.

The beauty of social dancing lies in the personal contact between two people. This makes every partnership special. Dancing is a skill that the two of you will share for the rest of your lives.

Studies have shown that dancing exerts just as much energy as swimming or running. It is great to become healthier and fitter just by having the time of your life. Raise your body’s metabolism while burning off calories. You will not even realize you are working out because you are having so much fun. Dancing provides a great way to shake out the muscle kinks and the tension you acquire from your stressful day.

Dancing is a social activity that creates opportunities for you to meet people from a wide variety of backgrounds and of all ages. Meeting new and exciting people is only half the fun. Doing things together is the rest of it.

Write a summary about the benefits of dancing.

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:

Dancing besides being fun is good exercise and a satisfying ……..

SMKDPM FORM ONE 2008

ENGLISH SEMESTER 1 HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK

(SUMMARY WRITING)

ANSWERS:

01. Suggested answer:

Take heed of this advice when you go hiking. Let your friends know where you go. Learn how to fix a backpack or a camp stove. Bring along repair kits. During the hike, take rest to recover from strenuous activity spurts. Bring a lot of water with you. Study the map of the area.

(54 words)

02. Suggested Answer:

Dancing besides being fun is good exercise and a satisfying experience. It raises the body’s metabolism by burning calories. You will have a lot of fun in dancing. Dancing provides a great way to shake out the muscle kinks and relieves tension. It also creates opportunities to meet people from a wide variety of backgrounds and of all ages.

(59 words)