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Read the story 'The Elephant Man' then answer the Multiple Choice Questions provided. If you don't have the book, you can opt to listen to the story read to you by clicking on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQxuYaFgIWQ

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Joseph Merrick was given a home in the London Hospital. How was his life at the hospital? How did he spend his time? Read Chapter 4 and answer the following questions:

How did Dr Treves reassure Merrick that he could continue to live in the hospital?

A. He told Merrick he would pay for his stay at the hospital.

B. He told Merrick the cost of living in the hospital was not expensive.

C. He told Merrick readers of The Times had donated enough money for him.

D. He told Merrick the hospital was not going to charge him any money to live there.

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Phrasal Verbs (Burning up? Throwing up? Don't show up!)

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Here's a dialogue between 2 friends who are returning to school after months of staying home due to COVID-19. Their conversation is filled with phrasal verbs. Let's read their conversation and learn some phrasal verbs. https://onwardasia.com/2020/07/12/phrasalverbs/

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Sam and Joe are neighbours. They used to walk to school together before schools were closed due to the global pandemic, COVID-19.

Today, they are returning to school after a few months of home-based learning. Strangely however, Joe does not seem to wait for Sam. Sam saw Joe walking to school and immediately caught up with him. Read the dialogue between Joe and Sam below. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verbs.

(If you need extra help, just scroll down to select the appropriate phrasal verbs from the list provided.)

Sam : Hey Joe! What's up? You look so (1)________ . Were you (2)________ this morning?
Joe : I'm fine. Bye.
Sam : Wait. Why are you in such a hurry to (3)________? Are you trying to (4)________something?
Joe : No, nothing. I'm ok.
Sam : Wait a minute! You look extremely sick.
(Sam touches Joe's forehead)
Sam : Oh dear! You're (5)________! You're running a temperature!
Joe : Ok... Yes, you're right, I've (6)________ a fever.
Sam : You better (7)________ from everyone else and don't go to school.
Joe : Yes, I know. But I don't want to (8)________.
Sam : No, it's not about (9)________. You need to be quarantined because who knows, perhaps you have been infected with Covid-19?
Joe : Trust me, I am not (10)_________ Covid-19. Instead, I'm (11)_________ food poisoning. I've been (12)_________ since last night. I almost (13)___________ .
Sam : What did you eat last night? Did you (14)________ some rotten meat?
Joe : I suspect it's the milk in my coffee which has (15)__________ .
Sam : Gee, that sounds serious. You are running a temperature and you've been (16)____________. Do you have a cough?
Joe : Yes, and I've been (17)__________ phlegm.
Sam : Wait, this doesn't (18)___________. How can you be (19)__________ phlegm if it's food poisoning?
Joe : Well, my cough could have been (20)________ by the weather.
Sam : Weather? Seriously friend, your points really do not (21)__________. I think you're all (22)____________.
Joe : I'm ok. Trust me.
Sam : (23) _______You're not well and you should (24)__________ from school. That's the rule now. Anyone with a fever should not be (25)_________. They should not be (26)_________ with people. Don't (27)__________ the rule.
Joe : But we have an exam (28)_________. I really don't want to be (29)________ in our studies.
Sam : Let me repeat. You must (30)__________ the rule. You must (31)__________. In fact, I should (32)__________ from you. I don't want to catch the virus from you. How can I (33)_________ to you?
Joe : Are you (34)__________ me?
Sam : No, I'm not (35)_________ you. I just want to (36)_________ your problems and (37)________ going to school. Don't worry about the exams. You can (38) __________ on your studies.
Joe : Ya, I may have to (39)__________ every night just to (40)___________.
Sam : If you're healthy, that shouldn't be a problem. You can (41)________ that, just don't (42)________. Anyway, we better (43)________. I'm (44)________ to school and you should just (45)________ and go home.

Joe finally has no choice but to walk home while Sam heads to school. Let's hope Joe is not infected with Covid-19, otherwise, Sam would have to be quarantined too as he has been in close contact with Joe.

Well, let us all learn from these two friends. If you're not feeling well, do not force yourself to go to school. And remember to keep your social distance! Together we can fight Covid-19.

add up

Facts that do not add up make you confused, especially if the facts are inconsistent.

burn out

If you make yourself exhausted (or ill) by working too hard, you burn yourself out.

burn up

To burn up means to have a bad fever. Imagine yourself having such a high fever, you feel you're burning up.

catch up

When you catch up on something, you spend time doing it because you have not had much time to do it earlier.

come down with

You can use the phrasal verb 'come down with' an illness when you get the illness/disease.

coming up

Something that is coming up is about to happen or take place.

cough up

To cough up something is to force something such as liquid or phlegm out of your lungs.

cover up

To cover something up is to hide the truth about it, especially when you do not want anybody to know about it.

down with

Similar to 'come down with' you can also use 'down with' an illness to state that you have that illness.

get about

To get about is to go to different places and visit different people, something which we are not encouraged to do in the midst of a global pandemic such as COVID-19.

get across

If you're successful in making other people understand your point, you managed to get it across to them.

get away

When you leave a place or a person's company, you get away.

get going

When you start doing something or start a journey, after a delay, you 'get going'

get through

If you managed to live through a difficult, challenging or unpleasant experience, you can say, you got through it.

go against

To go against something is to oppose it.

go away

Similar to get away, to go away means you leave a place or a person's company.

gobble down (also gobble up)

Both gobble down and gobble up mean the same, that is, to eat your food quickly and greedily.

gone off

Any drink or food that has turned bad, stale, rotten or sour has gone off.

hide away

You hide away when you want to be alone in a place where nobody can find you.

keep away

To keep away means the same as stay away, that is to avoid someone.

keep to

To keep to a rule is to do exactly what you are supposed to do or expected to do.

keep up

To keep up with something is to move or progress so that you are not left behind.

left behind

If you're left behind, it means, you're slower or at a lower level compared to your peers, especially in your studies.

listen up

When somebody tells you to listen up, they are instructing you to listen carefully because what they are about to say is important.

lock away

When you lock yourself away, you go somewhere for some time and do not come out or meet anyone because you want or need to be alone.

mess up

Somebody who is messed up emotionally confused and unhappy.

stay away

If you're told to stay away from people, you're told to avoid them and not go near to them.

stay up

When you sleep later than your actual bedtime, you stay up.

talk down to

If you talk down to someone, you talk to them in an unpleasant manner, making them feel unintelligent or unimportant.

talk out

When you talk out a problem, you discuss it thoroughly in order to solve the problem.

talk out of

To talk someone out of doing something is to persuade them not to do it.

trigger off

If A triggers B, A causes B to happen. For instance, dust may trigger (off) someone to cough.

worn out

Someone who is extremely tired after a difficult experience can be described as 'worn out'.

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Sam and Joe are neighbours. They used to walk to school together before schools were closed due to the global pandemic, COVID-19. Today, they are returning to school after a few months of home-based learning. Strangely however, Joe does not seem to wait for Sam.

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Which emoji best represents your feelings? Are you ecstatic? Or are you anxious? Let your teachers know how you're feeling before you return to school on Wednesday.
https://onwardasia.com/2020/07/04/emoji-2/

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So, the announcement is out. Schools will soon reopen for majority of the students in the country. Are you ready to return to school? How do you feel? If you have to select an emoji to represent your emotion(s) which would it be?

Ecstatic

Neutral Face

Unamused

Grimacing Face

Anxious

Enthusiastic

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Schools will soon reopen for all students. Are you ready to return to school? How do you feel? Are you excited? Or are you fearful of returning to school again after months of staying home? Which emoji would you use to describe your emotions?

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An emoji is a small digital image or icon used to express an idea or emotion. We love to use emojis, but do you know the meaning of all the emojis you're using? Maybe it's time we learn the meanings behind some of the commonly used emojis. This is also a good lesson on adjectives in English.

What adjectives would you use to describe these emotions?

slightly smiling face
Slightly (a little) smiling = thin, closed smile. Slightly happy

Example: My dad smiled slightly when I showed him my report card. I did not fail, but neither did I score any As.

grinning face

To grin is to smile broadly/widely.

Example: He grinned when he was told he had won the first prize.

grinning emoji with wide-opened eyes
You may grin from ear to ear with wide-opened eyes if you're excited.

The child grinned with wide-opened eyes the moment he saw the box of candies.

grinning face with smiling eyes
When one smiles not just with their lips, but with their eyes, they glow with radiance.They beam with delight!

Example: The bride was grinning from ear to ear on her wedding

smiling emoji with halo
This emoji is often used to represent angels, blessings and prayers. You may also use this emoji to imply you're behaving well (like and angel)

smirking emoji
A smirk is not really a positive smile. We smirk when we are feelilng 'mischievous', 'arrogant' or 'conceited'. We also smirk when someone we don't like is in trouble.

To smirk is to smile rather 'insincerely'.

Example: Many countries are under lockdown due to Covid-19; yet, Tina is planning to go on a holiday. Robert just smirked at her idea.

winking & smiling emoji
We wink when we are joking or being playful.

grinning cowboy emoji
This emoji can be used to convey a sense of confidence. The cowboy hat seems to symbolize adventure and exuberance .

Exuberance = full of energy, excitement and cheerfulness.

My grandfather may be old, but he has the exuberance of a young man.

sealed lips emoji
This emoji is used when you promise someone to keep a secret.

zip your lips
Father: Children, you're too noisy!

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Have you read Part 1 and 2 of our 3-part series about 2 amazing dogs? Now read the final part to find out more about Malaysia's Hachiko. Have fun reading!

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Many have grown to love the story of Malaysian Hachiko. But who exactly is Hachiko? Was he really a stray dog owned by nobody? Why did he walk miles and miles with a stranger? Will he continue to live in Kota Marudu after this? Read on to find out, this final part of our 3-part series focusing on 2 faithful dogs.

Hachiko is actually 'Kutu'! Yes, that is Hachiko's original name. And yes, Kutu's owners have been found. They are Aelisah Ajun and her husband. They have been looking for Kutu since March 26. If you remember from Part 2 of our series, Hachiko joined Mangundok on his journey home on March 25.

According to Ajun, she and her husband had been looking after 'Kutu' since January 2020. Kutu used to go to their shop. He would walk, sit and lie down in front of their shop. He enjoyed spending his time there.

Ajun and her husband named him 'Kutu' because he had fleas all over his body. In Malay, 'Kutu' means fleas. Ajun fed, cared and treated his fleas. The treatment worked and 'Kutu' no longer has fleas! Today, he has healthy brown fur.

In March, Malaysia went into partial lockdown due to the threat of Covid-19. Ajun could no longer go to her shop everyday to feed and look after Kutu. So, she decided to bring Kutu home.

On March 26, when she went back to her shop, she could not find Kutu. Ajun was devastated. Her beloved dog had gone missing! Where did Kutu go? What happened to him?

Unbeknownst to her, Kutu had already followed a stranger on an adventure! The stranger is Alixson Mangundok. And what was the adventure? It was a journey on foot to Kota Marudu, about 120km away!

Meanwhile, Mangundok thought Kutu belonged to nobody. He met 'Kutu' when he walked past a cemetery. 'Kutu' followed him and continued to walk with him. Since the dog showed his faithfulness in following him, Mangundok adopted him. He gave the dog a new name, 'Hachiko'.

Mangundok and 'Hachiko' walked for many hours everyday. On the third day, they reached Kota Belud. They had already walked about 70km. But Kota Marudu was still 50km away!

Suddenly, Mangundok saw his brother drove past in a car. He did not expect to see his brother there. His brother then sent for a car for Mangundok to drive home with his new pet. Otherwise, Mangundok and Hachiko would still have to walk for a couple more days.

Soon, news of Mangundok walking home to Kota Marudu with Hachiko went viral on social media. That was how Ajun found out about her dog's amazing adventure.

She contacted Mangundok via Facebook. She asked him many questions about the dog. She wanted to make sure Hachiko was her beloved Kutu. She asked Mangundok to try calling the dog 'Kutu'. He did and 'Hachiko' responded to the name 'Kutu'!

Mangundok has mixed feelings. He is happy to find out the truth about Hachiko/Kutu. But he is also very sad, because he needs to say good-bye to his new friend. He has to return the dog to the original owners.

Once the Movement Control Order (Malaysia's partial lockdown) period ends, Ajun will take Hachiko/Kutu home. Before that, Mangundok will enjoy his time with his faithful friend fist. He will cherish their time together.

Ajun is excited to meet Kutu again soon. She wants to buy him his favourite food, which is 'ayam penyet'. She loves 'Kutu' and misses him very much. She is thankful to Mangundok for looking after her pet. She is also proud that 'Kutu' has been a faithful friend to Mangundok on his journey home.

Yes, Hachiko is Kutu; Kutu is Hachiko. We still don't know why he chose to follow Mangundok home. Did he know it was going to be a long journey on foot for a few days? Can you guess what went on his brain? Take a guess!

Answer the following questions:

How far away is Kota Belud from Kota Marudu?

Why did Mangundok say he has mixed feelings?

A. He was happy to find 'Kutu's owners but sad to let him go.

B. He was happy to have 'Kutu' but angry that 'Kutu' wanted to leave.

C. He was angry that Ajun had found 'Kutu' but happy to let the dog go.

D. He was happy to let 'Kutu' return to Ajun but sad to learn about his past.

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A Tale of Two Hachikos (Part 3): Hachiko... Or Kutu?

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Many have grown to love the story of Malaysian Hachiko. But who exactly is Hachiko? Was he really a stray dog owned by nobody? Why did he walk miles and miles with a stranger? Will he continue to live in Kota Marudu after this?

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Here's Part 2 of our 3-part series about two amazing dogs by the same name. Born almost a century after the first Hachiko, this Malaysian 'Hachiko' is no less amazing.

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Now, almost a century later, another 'Hachiko' has appeared. This time, not in Japan, but in Malaysia. There are similarities and differences between the famous Hachiko of Japan and the Hachiko of Malaysia.

Unlike the Japanese Hachiko, Hachiko of Malaysia did not wait for his master at the train station. Instead, he became famous for walking miles and miles with his new master, Alixson Mangundok. Let's read Part 2 of this series to find out more about this Hachiko and Mangundok.

Alixson Mangundok is a 34-year-old man from Sabah, Malaysia. He was working in Japan. On March 25, 2020 he returned to Malaysia. He flew from Japan to Kota Kinabalu, in Sabah.

Like many countries in the world, Malaysia is currently on partial lockdown (or locally known as the Movement Control Order period) due to the threat of Covid-19. This partial lockdown has posed new challenges for people who need to travel, like Mangundok who just returned home.

The moment Mangundok touched down at the Kota Kinabalu Interntional Airport, he was screened. The screening was to make sure he was healthy and was not infected with Covid-19.

He did not have a fever, and neither was he coughing nor had difficulties breathing. Despite not showing any symptoms, he had to go through a more thorough test at the hospital.

So, off he went to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. At the hospital, he gave his samples for testing. The doctor then told him to self-quarantine at home and wait for his test results. But Mangundok's home is far away. He is not from Kota Kinabalu. His hometown is in Kota Marudu, which is 120km away.

In the past, he could have taken the bus. However, due to the fear of infecting others with Covid-19, he couldn't. So, he decided to walk home!

He would have to walk 120km from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Marudu. He was not scared, because he was a healthy man Moreover, he used to walk long distances in the past when he went hunting.

Before beginning his long journey home, Mangundok had his lunch at the hospital. Then he started to walk. He walked past a cemetery and a dog came to meet him. The dog followed him.

Mangundok thought, maybe the dog will go away after a while. However, it did not. The dog continued to walk with him!

Hence, Mangundok decided to adopt the dog as his new pet. He gave the dog a new name, 'Hachiko'. Why Hachiko? Because Mangundok felt this dog was as faithful as the famous Hachiko from Japan.

The journey was not easy. Both Mangundok and Hachiko had to brave the rain and the heat of the tropical sun. They could only rest at bus stops.

They would also stop at sundry shops to get food and water. While Mangundok did not have the appetite to eat anything due to fatigue (tiredness), he would buy Hachiko cans of sardines.

Along the way, the two of them passed by several roadblocks. Police would ask Mangundok where he was going. When he told them his destination, they did not believe him. They only believed when Mangundok showed them his passport and letters from the hospital as proof.

On March 28, they reached Kampung Tandasan in Kota Belud. They had walked a total of 70km in three days. They had yet to reach Kota Marudu. That morning, coincidentally, Mangundok's brother drove past. Mangundok's brother then made arrangements for a car to be sent to Mangundok so that Mangundok could drive home with Hachiko.

The moment he reached his home in Kota Marudu, Mangundok did not meet his parents nor his two children. He chose to self-isolate by staying in a small hut in the farm with Hachiko.

On April 7, Mangundok received his Covid-19 test results from Queen Elizabeth Hospital. It was negative. Thereafter, he went for another Covid-19 test at the Kota Marudu Hospital. The result was negative too.

Now, isn't that a lovely story? There has been too much of bad and sad news about Covid-19. Reading a story like Hachiko and Mangundok is definitely heart-warming. We hope it brings a smile to your face too.

But who exactly is 'Hachiko'? Was he really a stray dog who was looking for a new master and a new home? Why did this dog walk so far with a stranger?

Don't forget to read the 3rd and final part of this series. Before that, answer the following questions:

Where was Mangundok working?

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A Tale of Two Hachikos (Part 2): The Hachiko of Malaysia

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Now, almost a century later, another 'Hachiko' has appeared. This time, not in Japan, but in Malaysia. There are similarities and differences between the famous Hachiko of Japan and the Hachiko of Malaysia. Unlike the Japanese Hachiko, Hachiko of Malaysia did not wait for his master at the train station.

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Don't you love stories about amazing animals? We bring to you the stories of 2 amazing dogs by the same name in this 3-part series written especially for young readers. Do answer the comprehension questions which follow.

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About a century ago, there lived a dog in Japan. The name of the dog was Hachiko. He was born on November 10, 1923. He belonged to Hidesaburo Ueno. Ueno was a professor at the Tokyo Imperial University.

Ueno and Hachiko lived in Shibuya, Tokyo. To go to work, Ueno would take the train at the Shibuya Station. He would walk to the train station accompanied by little Hachiko. At that time, Hachiko was still a little puppy about a year old. After a long day working at the university, Ueno would take the train back to Shibuya in the evening. Meanwhile, Hachiko would walk to the station to meet his master.

Hachiko was a smart dog. He knew exactly when to go to the station. He was always punctual. When the train arrived, a very happy Hachiko would lovingly greet his master, Ueno. He would wag and wag his tail in excitement. Together, the two of them would walk home again.

May 21, 1925, something tragic happened. On that morning, as usual, Ueno walked to the station with Hachiko. After saying goodbye to each other, Ueno took the train to work while Hachiko went home. While working, Ueno had a stroke and died suddenly. He could no longer take the train back to Shibuya Station, where Hachiko was waiting. That day, Hachiko waited and waited, but Ueno never returned.

Initially, Hachiko was bullied. Eventually, the bullying reduced and he became a famous dog, adored by many.

The next day, at precisely the same time, Hachiko faithfully went back to the station to meet his master. When the train arrived, Hachiko searched for Ueno, but his master was nowhere to be found. Hachiko was sad but he never gave up. He continued to go to the station everyday at the same time. Sometimes, Hachiko would be bullied and beaten by bad people and naughty children. However, Hachiko was a determined and loyal dog. He continued to wait, even though, Ueno never appeared.

If you waited for somebody and the person did not appear, would you continue to wait for him or her? How long would you wait? One week? One month? One year? Guess how long did Hachiko wait for Ueno to return? He waited for a total of nine years, nine months and fifteen days! The wait ended when Hachiko himself died of cancer on March 8, 1935. He was eleven years old.

Hachiko's death was mourned by many people.

His loyalty to Ueno made him a famous dog. Today, many people around the world would go to Shibuya Station to look at his statue. If you go to Shibuya, Tokyo, do remember to visit Hachiko's Memorial Statue.

Answer the following questions:

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A Tale of Two Hachikos (Part 1): The Famous Hachiko from Japan

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About a century ago, there lived a dog in Japan. The name of the dog was Hachiko. He was born on November 10, 1923. He belonged to Hidesaburo Ueno. Ueno was a professor at the Tokyo Imperial University. Ueno and Hachiko lived in Shibuya, Tokyo.

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The Elephant Man (suitable for all ages) 

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The Elephant Man (suitable for all ages) 

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Here's a true story about a man who was unloved until a kind doctor befriended him. Read the story and answer the questions which follow. Questions for all 7 chapters of the story can be found on this website. Have fun reading! Spend your time meaningfully by reading during this MCO period.
Link to the audiobook on YouTube can be found on this site.

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Do you love stories? Here's a story based on the real life of 'Joseph Merrick' more popularly known as 'The Elephant Man'. You can read the story and listen to the story read to you by clicking on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQxuYaFgIWQ

Listening to the whole story takes about 50 minutes. Let's do it chapter by chapter. You can find questions for each chapter below. Let's begin with Chapter 1. It takes about 9 minutes 30 seconds for you to read this chapter. Read and listen to the story being read to you, then answer the questions below:

Why did Dr Treves use the word 'creature' to describe 'The Elephant Man'?

You can also try the following crossword puzzle:

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Do you love stories? Here's a story based on the real life of 'Joseph Merrick' more popularly known as 'The Elephant Man'. You can read the story and listen to the story read to you by clicking on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQxuYaFgIWQ Listening to the whole story takes about 50 minutes.

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A DISH YOU LIKE

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DAILY ACTIVITIES