Amy finds ways to repair things and when they have outlived their original purposes, tries to use them as something else by turning them into practical items. Her habit of recycling things has paid off in her business of selling hydroponic products. She makes use of the carrier bags and bubble wraps that she has collected over many years, so she cuts costs for her business and saves the environment at the same time. [28.] “They work great as seedling starter kits because the cover prevents evaporation of water and provides a dark environment for the rooting process to take place,” she explained.

She holds dear to the principle of “reduce, reuse and recycle”. [29.] Recyclables such as plastics, aluminium and papers are sorted out before being sent to a collection centre. She strongly believes that if each of us could remember that we are actually just borrowing the planet from our children, we will be more aware of the rubbish we leave behind for our future generations.

Amy encourages her colleagues to bring their own reusable containers for their takeaway lunch at work, because it is disheartening to see the rubbish bin in the office pantry filled with disposable plastic containers and polystyrene boxes. She makes an effort to be a conscious consumer. [30.] It is because she believes that an environmentally conscious retailer will take into consideration the amount of packaging they use and their contribution to the landfill.

[31.] As a child, she helped her parents to collect glass bottles to sell them for 10 cents each, and after accumulating, she used to buy ice creams and snacks. [32.]

A. She loved helping her parents in earning extra for the family.

B. It was Amy’s parents who instilled in her the practice of sustainable living.

C. She reduces consumption and reuses things to reduce wastage.

D. She is more frugal than her siblings, hence she collects cardboard boxes and aluminium cans to be recycled.

E. She collects plastic food containers and polystyrene boxes from bins to plant seedlings in her garden.

The Sea Turtles of Malaysia

There are four types of sea turtles that nest on the shores of Malaysia. They are the leatherback turtle, green turtle, hawksbill turtle and Olive Ridley turtle. .......(1)....... They can grow up to slightly over two metres long and weigh over 900 kg. Unlike other sea turtles that have a hard shell, leatherbacks have a rubbery and flexible shell.

They can grow up to slightly over two metres long and weigh over 900 kg. Unlike other sea turtles that have a hard shell, leatherbacks have a rubbery and flexible shell. .......(2)....... They can even stay underwater for up to 70 minutes. During nesting season, female turtles usually come ashore at night to lay their eggs.

During nesting season, female turtles usually come ashore at night to lay their eggs. They lay between 65 and 115 eggs deep in the sand. The female turtles can have up to 11 different nests per season. Then they roam the oceans for 3 to 4 years until it is time to nest again. ....(30).... Although hundreds of eggs are laid during the nesting season, only a few hatchlings survive their first year.

Although hundreds of eggs are laid during the nesting season, only a few hatchlings survive their first year. .....(4)..... Human also harvest turtle eggs, further reducing the number of hatchlings that make it out to the open sea. Those who make it are not safe from harm.

Human also harvest turtle eggs, further reducing the number of hatchlings that make it out to the open sea. Those who make it are not safe from harm. .....(5)..... Others are killed after mistakenly swallowing broken or torn pieces of plastic in the ocean.

One of the biggest nesting areas used to be located in Rantau Abang, Terengganu but since the 1960s, the population of leatherbacks there has dropped by 99%. This is mainly due to too many egg collection activities carried out by humans. ....(6).....

The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.

Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.

Sam is most likely going to ___________________.

Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got a net. She chased the butterfly.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.

What is the main idea?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

What can you infer about Violet?

Endangered Species

One problem for animals is that their habitat is sometimes destroyed by humans. As human populations increase, more and more space is needed for people. Building areas for people to live pushed animals out of their natural homes. Forest and swamp habitats are the most threatened. Trees are cut down to make room for homes and businesses. Swamps are filled in so that neighborhoods can expand.

QUESTION 1

Find a word from the paragraph that has the same meaning as the natural home or environment for animals?

Endangered Species

Today, some type of animals are an endangered species. This means there are very few animals of that kind left on Earth. The animals could face extinction. Extinction is when all the animals of that kind die. When animals die, they are gone forever.

What does the word 'they' refer to?

Endangered Species

Humans must prevent the extinction of animals due to the loss of their habitat. We have to become more aware of animal populations when considering building and expansion projects. Other options may not be as convenient, but the survival of the animals needs to be taken into consideration.

Who does the word 'we' refer to?