Full Blast Plus 4
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by Nur Bahirah 4AA
A. Discuss. What's the most dangerous situation you have ever been in?
How did you feel?
B. Read the writing task and the story that follows and answer the
questions. When it is possible, underline words / phrases in the story to
justify your answers.
If was cold, dark and quiet, for now. Terry and his He searched through his bag
brother, Phil, were sitting in the cabin shaking and removed a small box, Phil immediately
with fear. It had been Terry's idea to spend the understood. Terry had some fireworks which
New Year in the mountains. However, it was he wanted to set off at midnight, but now
turning out to be a very bad one. Surely it was probably a better time. So, he lit one
wouldn't be long before the 400-kilo beast would and threw it outside. They held their breath.
break into the cabin. Terry got up quietly and A moment later, there were loud bangs and
glanced outside. When he looked at Phil again, flashes of light, which scared the polar
he was so terrified he could barely speak. He bears away. 'They're gonel' cried Phil. The
held up two fingers and whispered, 'There are boys were so relieved! The fireworks
two of them’ There was no hope left. Two polar attracted some locals who took the boys to
bears would easily find a way in. Suddenly, Terry safety. They were lucky to be alive.
had an idea.
1. Has the writter ended the story appriately?
Yes
2. What tenses does the writer use throughout the story?
The writer does past tenses to use throughout the story.
3. What words/phrases does the writter use to link ideas.
However,Suddenly,A momment later
4. Why does the writer use Direct Speech in the story ?
The writer use Direct Speech in the story because it can
be used to help develop the characters and plot.
c. Look at the table below. Then read the story and
circle the correct words / phrases.
Hana loves exploring places on her mountain bike. (6) (In fact / For this reason), there was nobody around
However, last month she had an experience she wants to for miles. Night came and Hana was terrifled, cold and
forget. She was riding through the woods (1) (while / In a lot of pain. She was exhausted and decided to get
during)the sun was going down. She was admiring the some sleep. But (7)( just as / at that moment )she was
beautiful colours in the sky and (2) (as / because )of this, she closing her eyes, she heard a car nearby. (8) (Later /
didn't notice the deep hole in the ground and fell into it. But Then) an idea came to her. She reached her bike with
worst of all, her arm was caught between two rocks. They her other hand, turned on the light and moved it
were (3) (so / such )heavy that she couldn't move them. (4) around. Fortunately, the driver of the car saw the light
and came to see what it was. Hana was saved!
(As a result / Because of, )she couldn't get out of the hole.
(5) (While / So )she started calling for help, but there was no
answer.
1)while 5)so
2)because 6)In fact
3)so 7) just as
4)As a result 8) Then
Thank You
