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THE CURSE: USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

COPY THESE AND STUDY THEM. THEN, PARAPHRASE THEM IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

e.g. The boy got the biggest scolding of his life.
       The teen received a reprimand he had never been given before.

1. Her mind wandered off to her sister.
2. Pn Kamsiah's eyes bulged out like a toad's.
3. Her eyes pierced Pn Kamsiah's like balls of fire.
4. She shivered involuntarily.
5. She waved her arm enthusiastically.
6. She felt her cheeks burn under his gaze.
7. Her friend burst out in uncontrollable laughter.
8.She strained her eyes to see.
9. The sun had yet to peek from behind the low hills but a subtle ray tinged the eastern sky.
10. It had been ages since he came to this particular farm.

TASKS FOR FORM 4CA, 4KA, 4KE AND 5CA (18-21 MARCH 2013)

PRINT AND PASTE THESE POSTERS IN THE RESPECTIVE EXERCISE BOOKS. DO THE SHORT EXERCISES THAT FOLLOW SOME OF THEM RESPECTIVELY. PLEASE MAKE SURE THE IMAGES ARE ILLEGIBLE.
1. GRAMMAR ONE

1. You don't look pleased. So _____ I.

2. They refused to surrender. So _____ we.

3. The boys had each other. So _____ we.

 1. The accident happened ___ that fateful day.

2. The decisive battle occurred ___ July, 1876.

3. The train departed ____ exactly five minutes after eight o'clock ___ the morning.

Label each word.

1. They tried very hard to please their employer but to no avail.

                                      They - Pronoun, tried - ___, ... (till the last word)

2. GRAMMAR TWO

Choose three phrases and build a sentence for each one.

Build a sentence for each of the listed phrases below.

1. accustomed to

2. insist on

3. superior to

4. deprive of

5. succeed in

3. ESSAY BOOK

Choose three idioms and make a sentence for each.

Write a sentence for each of these phrases.

1. likewise

2. conversely

3. in particular

Make a sentence for each of these phrases.

1. nonetheless

2. notwithstanding

3. thereupon

Addition	again, also, and, and then, besides, equally important, finally, first, further, furthermore, in addition, in the first place, last, moreover, next, second, still, too
comparison	also, in the same way, likewise, similarly
Concession	granted, naturally, of course, although it’s true that
Contrast	although, and yet, at the same time, but at the same time, despite that, even so, even though, for all that, however, in contrast, in spite of, instead, nevertheless, notwithstanding, on the contrary, on the other hand, otherwise, regardless, still, though, yet
Emphasis	certainly, indeed, in fact, of course
Example or Illustration	after all, as an illustration, even, for example, for instance, indeed, in fact, in other words, in short, it is true, of course, namely, specifically, that is, illustrates, thus, truly, demonstrates, illuminates, portrays
Summary or Conclusion	all in all, altogether, as has been said, finally, in brief, in conclusion, in other words, in particular, in short, in simpler terms, in summary, on the whole, that is, therefore, to put it differently, to summarize
Time sequence	after a while, afterward, again, also, and then, as long as, at last, at length, at that time, before, besides, earlier, eventually, finally, formerly, in the first place, in the past, last, lately, meanwhile, moreover, next, now, presently, second, shortly, simultaneously, since, so far, soon, still, subsequently, then, thereafter, too, until, until now, when

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ONLY FOR 4KA
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FORM 4CA,KA & KE. Homework (QWERTYUIOP)

1. Copy the notes, and then do the following exercises in your Literature exercise book.

QWERTYUIOP by Vivien Alcock

SYNOPSIS

‘QWERTYUIOP’ by Vivien Alcock is about a young graduate named Lucy Beck who has just finished her ‘O’ levels at Belmont Secretarial College. Being a slow learner herself, she has no confidence that she will find a job. Fortunately, she is offered a job by Mr. Ross, the Manager of Ross and Bannister’s. During her first day, she encounters many peculiar incidents. Later, she finds out that there is a spirit lingering around the office who is adamant in holding on to her position as the company’s secretary. Towards the end of the story, Lucy tries to get rid of the spirit that has been haunting that place for many years by putting the spirit at peace.

SETTING
The story revolves around two main settings: Lucy’s house which she shares with her mother and her Uncle Bert, and the office of Ross and Bannister’s where Lucy works as a secretary.

THEMES

• Determination
• Letting go
• Strong will

MORAL VALUES

• If we want something, we must work to make it a reality.
• We must know when to let go of something if it is not ours anymore.

CHARACTERS

• Main character     : Lucy Beck
• Minor characters :

1. Harry Darke
2. Miss Broome
3. Lucy’s mother and uncle, Uncle Bert
4. Miss Price and Mr Ross

CHARACTERS
Lucy Beck : She is a young, shy and insecure graduate of secreterial studies. She is issatisfied with her current life and is determined to improve it. She obtains a position with Ross and Bannister’s, only to find that the position comes with a chilling secret.
Ghost of Ms.Broome : She was the previous employee of Ross and Bannister’s. She is unwilling to let go of her position and continues to defend her post, even after her demise.
Lucy’s mother : A housewife who lives a hard life. She has to support her brother.
Uncle Bert : Depends on his sister for support. He is also a drunkard.
Harry Darke : Ross and Bannister’s handyman. He is an old man who has been working with the company for years.
Mr. Ross : The younger partner of the company.

PLOT

• EXPOSITION – Lucy starts working in Ross and Bannister’s as a secretary. Harry Darke gives her hints of the haunting of the typewriter by Miss Broome but she does not realise it at first.
• CONFLICT – Lucy types her letter but she isconfused that her letter has  words that are not typed by her.
• CLIMAX – Lucy retypes her letter but is challenged by Miss Broome who asks her to leave and even threatens her. Lucy fights with it by using correcting liquid to clean off words typed by Miss Broome.
• FALLING ACTION – Lucy learns about Miss Broome and her haunting of the typewriter. She knows how Uncle Bert would have felt.
• RESOLUTION – Lucy types and talks to Miss Broome and convinces her to leave this world peacefully and go to other world. Lucy manages to keep her job in Ross and Bannister’s.

2. Copy the questions, followed by the correct answer. Click here.

3. Watch these two clips. They might be useful for your understanding. Enjoy!

5CA - THE CURSE

Copy down and do the exercise in your Literature's exercise book for next weeks's lessons. Click here.

Why not enjoy these clips while you are at it?