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Practice 1 8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark
the correct answer A, B or C. 3.1.2 3.1.5
Peter : Have you read the news about the Total Forest Cover in Malaysia
outbreak of coronavirus in China? Year Surface (ha)
Dr. Jenny : I have. It is really scary as the virus 1990 22,376,000
transmits really fast.
2000 21,591,000
Peter : What should I do to prevent
infection? 2005 20,890,000
Dr. Jenny : The best way to prevent it is to 2010 20,456,000
avoid being exposed to this virus.
Therefore, you should avoid close 6. Which of the statement below is wrong?
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contact with people who are sick. A The forest cover in Malaysia achieves
Besides, you must avoid touching the highest number in 2000.
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your eyes, nose and mouth with B The forest cover in Malaysia has been
unwashed hands. decreasing steadily from 1990 to 2010.
C Malaysia has lost 1,920,000 ha of forest
4. Which of the statement below is correct? cover between 1990 and 2010.
A The virus is scary, but it does not
transmit very fast among people. While the new coronavirus ravages much of
B You need to wash your hands first China, the flu has quietly killed 10,000 and
before touching your eyes, nose and hospitalised 180, 000 in the U.S. so far in this
mouth. influenza season, according to the Centers
C It is acceptable to meet people who for Disease Control and Prevention. The flu
are sick or touch your eyes, nose and poses a greater health threat to the U.S. than
mouth with unwashed hands. the new coronavirus. On the other hand,
the new coronavirus, which first emerged
Tree Planting Activity in Wuhan, China, on Dec. 31, has sickened
roughly 17,400 and killed 362 people mostly
in that country as of 3rd February 2020.
Practice 2 8
Read the text carefully in each question. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each question, mark
the correct answer A, B or C. 3.1.2 3.1.5
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To :
ashok@tmail.com
Tom From : ssanimalshelter@tmail.com
Subject : Volunteer at animal shelter
Hey Priya, when is the school
gotong royong? Dear Mr Ashok,
REMINDER
The school gotong royong will be This email is to inform you that you will be
on 5th July at 8.00 a.m. We must volunteering at the animal shelter on Saturday,
be at school by 7.30 a.m. from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. If you are unable
to make it, kindly phone or email us at least 12
hours before your scheduled shift.
1. The school gotong royong
A is on 5th July.
3. The email is reminding Mr Ashok to
B ends at 8.00 a.m. PT3
2019 A email the SS Animal Shelter to arrange
C starts at 7.30 a.m.
a time to volunteer.
B inform the SS Animal Shelter if he
cancels his volunteer shift.
Crows are among the most adaptable
C call the SS Animal Shelter before his
and smartest birds. They are coal-black,
scheduled volunteer shift.
have highly social behavior and make a
distinct call. Crows are also one of the
most frequently seen and heard birds. They Recycling centre opens
can be found in any woodland, farmland, in Bukit Jelutong in conjunction
orchard or residential neighbourhood, with Earth Day
Adapted from The STAR November 2018 cost RM5 for adults and RM2 for children.
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Practice 1 8
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Could sewage (0) is recycled to provide drinkable water? The place to find out
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the answer is (1) a small yet highly urbanized city-state of Singapore. The country has
a population of 5 million (2) resided on less than 750 square kilometres of land. Whilst
(3) knowing for its strong economy, Singapore is lacking one essential asset -- water.
Singapore’s strategy to build a hydrated nation is four-fold: importation, desalinization
plants, efficient catchment of rainwater and the recycling of sewage. Rainwater is collected
(4) by a network of drains, canals, rivers, collection ponds and reservoirs with the aim
of catching water across two-thirds of the country. However, the real hope (5) lays in
the country’s membrane technology – the technology which turns wastewater (6) for
potable water known as ‘NEWater’. Through a four-step series of barriers and membranes,
wastewater is (7) makes free of solids, microorganisms, and contaminants. After one
decade, the technology has now (8) meeting 30 percent of Singapore’s water needs. The
country plans to triple its volumes by 2060.
Example:
0 be
Practice 2 8
When Jason (0) were young, he would often get sick. His mother decided to find
out if there was a way to make (1) his strong. She did a lot of research on this subject.
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Mrs Lee found out (2) those eating fruits and vegetables can help to improve the immune
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system. Therefore she bought a lot of fruits (3) or vegetables for Jason to eat. She also
made sure that Jason (4) have at least ten hours of sleep. He would go to bed around nine
at night and wake (5) on around seven in the morning. Mrs Lee would also take Jason to
the playground (6) all day. She wanted him to be active. Mrs Lee would remind Jason to
wash his hands with soap, (7) to. She would tell him to wash his hands after using the
bathroom and playing outdoors. After (8) much years of following these rules, Jason is
no longer sickly.
Example:
0 was
Practice 3 8
Recently, Tina and her family (0) goes on a holiday to Japan. Unfortunately, while they
were there, an earthquake warning was issued. Tina and (1) hers family were advised by
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their guide on what to do during an earthquake. He said that (2) but they were indoors,
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they should drop to the ground. They must try to take cover (3) with getting under a
sturdy table or other pieces of furniture, and hold on to the furniture until the shaking
stops. The guide also told them to stay away (4) for glass, windows, entrance doors and
walls, and anything that could fall, (5) example as lighting fixtures. The guide told them
that if they (6) was outdoors when the earthquake happened, they should move away
from buildings, streetlights and utility wires. They should also stay (7) by the open until
the shaking stops. He also (8) warning that the biggest danger exists outside buildings,
at exits and alongside exterior walls.
Example:
0 went
Practice 1 8
Read the text below and answer questions 1 to 8. 3.1.1 3.1.2
China has put in huge and consistent efforts in reforestation to deal with soil erosion,
air pollution and climate change. About eight years ago, nearly one-tenth of China’s territory
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was occupied by desert in the north and northwest. This means that it was almost impossible
to eliminate the source of sandstorms through manpower. However, the country hardly
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experience sandstorms now. The absence of sandstorms means that the country’s efforts
in reforestation have led to remarkable achievements.
A new study using data from NASA satellites shows that China and India, the two
most populous countries in the world, are leading the increase in greening on land. The
researchers found that the global green leaf area has increased by 5 percent since the early
2000s. The increased area is around the size of the Amazon rainforests.
China initiated its reforestation programme of “Grain for Green” in 1999 to mitigate
and prevent flooding and soil erosion. This programme, which involved 124 million people,
is the largest ecological project in human history. According to the website of the National
Forestry and Grassland Administration of China, from 2013 to 2018, China planted 338,000
square kilometres of forests at a cost of $82.88 billion. China aims to increase the forest
coverage to 23.04 percent by 2020, and to 26 percent by 2035.
Questions 1 to 8
Complete the following table.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided.
Practice 2 8
Read the text below and answer questions 1 to 8. 3.1.1 3.1.2
The Malayan tapir is a large mammal. It has distinctive black and white stripes. The
Malayan tapir’s colouring is a camouflage to protect them from their enemies. It lives in
the jungles and forest regions of the southern and central parts of Sumatra (Indonesia),
Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar. The Malayan tapir has a stubby, vestigial tail
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and a flexible proboscis. Furthermore, it has four hooves on its front feet and three hooves
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on its rear feet.
The Malayan tapir can grow to an average of 2.15 m in length. It can stand an
average of 100 cm tall. The Malayan tapir usually weighs an average of 285 kg, although
some adults have been known to weigh up to 540 kg. The females are usually larger than
the males. The Malayan tapir is a herbivore. It eats leaves, twigs, branches, buds, shoots,
berries, fruits and aquatic plants.
The Malayan tapir was first listed as endangered in 1986. This is due to loss of
available habitat and also because they are increasingly being hunted. After 36 years, its
population has been estimated to have declined by 50%. It is therefore important that
something should be done to protect this animal from going extinct.
Questions 1 to 8
Complete the following table.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided.
An Endangered Species
Practice 3 8
Read the text below and answer questions 1 to 8. 3.1.1 3.1.2
The Environment Club of Sekolah Menengah Taman Ikhlas organised a week-long recycling
campaign. The club got tips from SMK Kampung Ehsan and SMK Taman Rimba on how to conduct
the campaign. The campaign started on 1st April and ended on 8th April. The purpose of the
campaign was to instil environmental awareness among the students.
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Starting from 15th March, the members of the club prepared for the campaign. Then on
Monday, 1st April, Anita Lim, the president of the Environment Club kicked off the campaign
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by giving a speech on the importance of recycling. She said there would also be a newspaper
collection competition where the class that collected the most newspapers would be awarded
a cash prize. After that, the vice president of the club, Arul Devan, gave a brief speech on the
other activities they had organised.
Apart from the students, the parents and teachers participated in the campaign, too. During
the campaign period, they all brought along bundles of newspapers, magazines, plastic containers
and aluminium cans. By the end of the week, the bins for recyclables were overflowing.
At the end of the campaign, there was a brief closing ceremony. The champion of the
newspaper collection competition was announced. It was the Form 3 class – Zinnia. They received
a cash prize of RM800. The second prize went to the Form 4 class – Seri Pagi. They won a cash
prize of RM 500. The third prize went to the Form 1 class – Orkid and they received a cash prize
of RM300. The Club teacher advisor, Puan Azura, thanked everyone for participating and making
the campaign a success.
Questions 1 to 8
Complete the following table.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided.
An Environmental Campaign
Practice 1 10
Read the text and answer questions 1 to 10. 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3
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patients were the stall owners at Huanan Seafood Market. Li was shocked to see a high level
of similarity between the symptoms shown by the patients and SARS, the disease which led
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to a global epidemic in 2003.
“This situation is critical! I must let my friends know this shocking news!” Li thought to
himself. He whipped out his phone and typed a message – “Seven confirmed cases of SARS
have been reported to the hospital from Huanan Seafood Market. Please remind your family
members and friends to take protective measures!” Without hesitation, he hit the button and
sent the alarming message to everyone in a private WeChat group of his medical school
classmates.
Catching a whiff of danger, Li’s classmates immediately shared the information with
other medical staff. Within days, the screenshots of Li’s WeChat messages had gone viral
on Chinese online forums. Consequently, the police interrogated Li for the leaked information
online. After investigation, the police found that Li did not have enough evidence to back up
his claim. Therefore, they wrongly concluded that Li’s messages for his friends were not true.
As a punishment, they made Li sign a letter of admonition.
After that, Li returned to work in the hospital as usual. On 8 January 2020, a patient was
assigned to Li. That patient had a fever and cough. Coincidentally, he was a storekeeper at
Huanan Seafood Market. Seeing the symptoms, Li had a bad feeling about the what was lying
ahead. “Send him to Ward F for further observation,” said Li to a nurse. Li was frustrated that
he did not have enough evidence to convince everyone that the scary epidemic was about
to break out. All he could do was to wait for the other shoe to drop.
The inevitable tragedy finally happened. Li developed a fever and a cough. His condition
was so severe that he was admitted to the intensive care unit at Houhu Hospital immediately.
Around the same time, the court in Wuhan ruled that Li had been unfairly punished and Li was
relieved to hear the news. Unfortunately, Li’s condition became critical on 7 February 2020.
He had been having breathing difficulty since his infection and oxygen saturation in his blood
had dropped to 85%. Due to the sudden health worsening, Li was sent to the emergency room.
Despite the efforts by the hospital, Li succumbed to Coronavirus infection eventually. His
heartbeat stopped at 9:30 p.m. on the same day. Due to Li’s contribution in whistle-blowing,
he was hailed as the hero of China during the hard times of Coronavirus epidemic.
Questions 1 to 8
Answer the questions below.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided.
1. There is a high level of similarity between the symptoms shown by the patients from Huanan
Seafood Market and . [1 mark]
2. In the messages for his medical school classmates in the WeChat group, Li told his
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friends that there were seven reported cases of SARS and reminded them to
. [1 mark]
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4. The police came to the conclusion that Li’s messages were not true because Li did not have
at that moment. [1 mark]
7. Before Li passed away, he was suffering from and only had 85% of
oxygen saturation in his blood. [1 mark]
Questions 9 and 10
Complete the table below with a word from the text.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.
Meaning Word
9. A firm warning that [1 mark]
criticises someone’s
inappropriate behaviour
10. Certain to happen; [1 mark]
unavoidable
Practice 2 10
Read the text below and answer questions 1 to 10. 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3
Did you know that dance has always been a part of human culture? These days, there are many forms
of dance such as line dancing, disco, ballroom dancing and many more. Dancing is a good way to keep your
body and mind healthy.
One benefit of dance is that it may boost your memory. This will prevent you from developing dementia
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as you grow older. Dance will also help to improve your flexibility and reduce stiffness. When you increase
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your flexibility, it will help ease joint pain and post-exercise soreness.
Yet another benefit of dance is that it can reduce stress. According to a study, dancing with a partner
and musical accompaniment can help bring about stress relief. Dance has been proven to diminish depression.
If you or a family member is at risk for cardiovascular disease, try taking up dancing. According to an
Italian study, those with heart failure who took up waltzing improved their heart health, breathing and quality
of life significantly compared to those who walked on a treadmill or biked for exercise. Are you bored jogging?
Then take up aerobic dance training. It is just as helpful for losing weight and increasing your aerobic power
as jogging.
Do you always feel tired and lack energy? Taking a dance class might help you to improve your
physical performance and increase energy levels. Finally, when you go for a dance class, you might make
new friends. When your social circle grows, it will increase your happiness, reduce your stress and strengthen
your immune system.
Here are just a few benefits of dancing. So what are you waiting for? Go join a dance class and enjoy
the benefits.
Questions 1 to 8
Answer the questions below.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided.
3. When we increase our flexibility, it will help ease joint pain and .
[1 mark]
5. What should you try if you are at a risk for cardiovascular disease?
. [1 mark]
6. Aerobic dance training can help you lose weight and increase your .
[1 mark]
7. Going for a dance class might help you to improve your physical performance and increase
your . [1 mark]
8. When you make more friends, will increase, you will feel less stressed
and your immune system will be strengthened. [1 mark]
Questions 9 and 10
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Meaning Word
9. music that is being [1 mark]
played in the
background when
people are dancing
10. regarding the heart and [1 mark]
blood vessels
Practice 3 10
Read the text and answer questions 1 to 10. 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3
The Earth is getting more polluted day by day. Therefore, humans, animals and plants are
getting sicker. Therefore, it is up to all of us to start saving the environment before it is too late.
One of the ways to save the environment is by using reusable bags. The plastic grocery
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bags may be convenient but when they get thrown out, they end up in landfills or the sea. When
they end up in the sea, the sea creatures might think they are food and eat them. They then end
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up getting sick, suffering and dying. These plastic bags take a while to decompose, too. Another
way to save the environment is by printing as few as possible. When you print a lot, you end up
using a lot of papers. This means more trees have to be unnecessarily cut down. Instead, print
on both sides of a sheet of paper to reduce the amount of papers used. You can also print on
recycled papers.
Recycling is another way to cut down our carbon footprints. Nowadays, there are recycling
centres in every town, therefore it is very easy to take your recyclable wastes there. Examples
of recyclable wastes are plastic bottles, papers, cardboards, metals, glass bottles and others.
Furthermore, try using a reusable beverage container instead of buying packaged drinks. This
will help you save the environment, and also help you save money.
Saving electricity can help us save the environment, too. Try using energy-efficient light
bulbs instead of regular bulbs. They will last longer and help you to save some money. Also make
sure you turn off your lights, the TV and other appliances when you are not using them. It is also
important to save water. When you are brushing your teeth, turn off the tap. You should also not
turn on your shower until you are ready to get in. Furthermore, when washing dishes, make sure
the tap is not running at full capacity.
It will not be easy to change your old habits. However, it will be good for your wallet and
more importantly, the environment.
Questions 1 to 8
Answer the questions below.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided.
2. The plastic bags might cause sea creatures to suffer and die and the creatures might mistake
the plastic bags for . [1 mark]
4. To save the trees, we need to print on both sides of a sheet of paper and .
[1 mark]
5. The benefits of using reusable beverage containers are that we can save the enviroment and
. [1 mark]
6. Compared to regular light bulbs, energy-efficient light bulbs can reduce your expenses and
. [1 mark]
8. In order to save water, we need to avoid turning on the tap at its full capacity when we are
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. [1 mark]
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Questions 9 and 10
Complete the table below with a word from the text.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided.
Meaning Word
9. to decay, break down [1 mark]
naturally
10. machines or devices [1 mark]
that are designed to do
a particular thing in the
home
Practice 1 6
Questions 1 to 6
You are going to read an article about collceting rubbish.
Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A – H) to fit each gap
(1 – 6). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
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For each question, mark the correct answer (A – H). 3.1.1 3.1.2 4.1.5
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Beaches strewn with rubbish are an eyesore to many eyes. Therefore, Nature Hero
Langkawi, a non-governmental organisation, is set up to return the beaches in Langkawi to
its previous beautiful state. (1) So, last week, I contacted the person-in-charge
of the organisation through Facebook and joined them in their next clean-up on the weekend.
On Saturday morning, I reached Pantai Tanjung Rhu at 7 a.m. Upon reaching the
beach, I saw a group of yellow shirt-clad volunteers at the roadside. (2) They
had different jobs and were of different age groups. However, they came together to make a
difference in Langkawi. The clean-up started at 8 a.m. in the morning. (3) We
found many types of rubbish there such as empty cans, plastic bags, Styrofoam boxes and
shards of glass.
When we were collecting the rubbish, we told each other jokes and interesting stories
in our life. (4) After three hours, the clean-up had come to an end. We had
collected around 200 kg of trash! (5) Then, we put it in plastic bags and sent
them to the recycling centre. (6) I will definitely join the clean-up in future
again.
Practice 2 6
Questions 1 to 6
You are going to read an article about turtle watching.
Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A – H) to fit each gap
(1 – 6). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
For each question, mark the correct answer (A – H). 3.1.1 3.1.2 4.1.5
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A She might feel threatened and just go back into the ocean without nesting.
B According to our guide, the peak months for turtle sightings are from May to July.
C We all felt very nervous as we waited together.
D We walked through large rocks and fallen tree branches on the sandy beach.
E We saw ping pong-sized eggs being quickly laid into a deep pit.
F While waiting, we swatted flies and mosquitoes with our hands.
G The mother turtle waddled towards a large tree.
H He said he saw a green turtle coming ashore to nest.
Practice 3 6
Questions 1 to 6
You are going to read an article about stress management.
Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A – H) to fit each gap
(1 – 6). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
For each question, mark the correct answer (A – H). 3.1.1 3.1.2 4.1.5
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HOW I STAY STRESS-FREE
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When I first started secondary school, I felt stressed. (1) Although I still
enjoyed going to school, at times I felt overwhelmed and stressed.
One day, I decided to talk to the school counsellor about my high stress levels.
(2) She then told me in order to reduce my stress levels, I first had to eat
healthily. I must cut down on junk food and not skip my meals. I realised she was right.
(3)
My counsellor then advised me to get enough sleep. This means cutting down on
screen time and not taking caffeine close to bedtime. (4) I also liked to drink
coffee around six in the evening. I decided to cut down on late night television watching.
I also decided not to drink coffee in the evenings.
I was also told to exercise more. (5) The truth was I was just too lazy to
exercise. My counsellor said I had to schedule at least half an hour a day for exercise. Apart
from that, my counsellor said I had to spend some time hanging out with friends or doing
things unrelated to my studies such as a hobby. (6)
After meeting my counsellor, I felt as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.
I followed her tips and now I do not feel so stressed.
Practice 1 Practice 3
1. B 1. an
2. C 2. Her
3. A 3. was
4. C 4. practiced
5. C 5. felt
6. B 6. had
7. A 7. in
8. C 8. of
1. C Practice 1
6. Nina Café 2. A
7. Cab 3. H
8. Bus 4. C
5. G
Part 4 Short Answers 6. F
Practice 1 Practice 2
1. exhausted 1. E
2. their tuition fees 2. C
3. Father 3. H
4. the hope 4. D
5. cried 5. G
6. a construction site 6. A
7. her brother
8. Brother
9. Exhausted Test 2 Health and Environment
10. Numb
Part 1 Short Texts (MCQs)
Practice 2
Practice 1
1. first-hand
2. Sarawak 1. B
3. coconut milk 2. A
4. on the evening 3. B
5. The offering ceremony / Miring 4. B
6. waiting for midnight 5. C
7. tuai rumah 6. A
8. 1st June 7. C
9. visitors 8. B
10. delicacies Practice 2
Practice 3 1. A
1. fractured his leg 2. B
2. Agatha Christie 3. B
3. mystery and adventure 4. A
4. young adult fiction 5. C
5. enter their world 6. C
6. broaden his mind 7. C
7. Fiction and non-fiction 8. A
8. bus to arrive
9. engrossed Part 2 Error Correction
10. extraordinary
Practice 1