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        The author  has divided the book into sections based on the   language. Besides, there are many interesting examples in
        different classes and categories  of animals.  She includes   the book that can make a real impact in our life. For example,
        animals  with  backbones  such  as  fish,  birds,  mammals,   the author explains how he managed to turn his son, who was
        reptiles, and amphibians as well as creatures like worms and   a slow learner, into one of the top students at school. In the
        snails. Indirectly, children can  learn science because there   early stage of his attempt, the author noticed that there was
        is information on animal homes and habitats, their young   not much progress made by his son.  Both the author and
        and their life cycles, their movements, the way they defense   his son were frustrated.  Later on,  he  realised that  his own
        themselves and also animals that are endangered.  perception of success had put a lot of stress on his son and
            In addition,  there  are also  some facts about  certain   that caused his child’s learning progress to stall. Therefore,
        animals such as the fastest, the largest, tallest, the smallest,   he changed his own perception of success and let his son
        among others.  Notes  about dinosaurs and mammoth and   learn at his own pace. Surprisingly, his son began to excel
        a few  other  animals which have become extinct  are also   and became one of the top students at school. After reading
        included.  This general knowledge  can be useful to  young   this book, it dawns on me that it is important to explore our
        readers, adding its educational value.          subconsciousness as it will affect our behaviours as well as
            This is one of the best books about animals that I have   the people around us.
        read. The author is able  to convey  the readers  about the      I will definitely recommend this book to my friend as this
        history and science of each animal in the most interesting way   book has benefited me a lot. After reading this book, I realise
        as the English Language  used is easy to understand.   As   that who we are will affect what we do. In other words, our
        such, the book is just fun and exciting to read. Despite the   subconscious  personalities  will  dictate  our  behaviours  or
        colour photographs and thick cover, the book  is worth buying   decision-making. This book also offers a number of methods
        because the cost is only RM39.90.               that can help us transform our subconscious personalities to
                                                        become a better person. In brief, this book is an interesting
          Practice 6                                    piece of writing. I hope everyone should add it to your reading
                                                        list.
            I have stayed in Pearl Beach Resort in Redang Island
        with my parents last month. It was during the school holidays   Practice 8
        and  the resort was booked to the maximum. You could see
        people anywhere you go!                            I have played an interesting game recently. The name of
              The beach is like paradise  and it seems to be one   the game is Harvest Moon. It is developed by Yasuhiro Wada,
        of  the  most  beautiful  places  on  the  island. The  fine,  sandy   a Japanese video game designer. This game is an agricultural
        beach  with clear  water is perfect for swimming.  There are   simulation role-playing video game. The storyline of the game
        also snorkelling  and boat rides for those who wish to go   involves a teenager who took over an abandoned farm from
        on such trips. Unfortunately,  the beach was a bit crowded   his aging uncle. The player of the game has to grow crops,
        and as a result, some of them left behind their rubbish. The   raise livestock, make friends with the town folks and finally
        management should be concerned about the situation as it   set up a family.
        would affect the view of the beach and also the environment.      I enjoy playing this game as it involves only easy
        If you do not want to go to the beach, you can  play  indoor   missions. For  example, the player  has to  grow a certain
        games like ‘congkak’, chess, draught or monopoly.  amount of corns or talk to a number of people in the town
            The rooms were very simple, equipped with only   within a period of time. These missions are easy to accomplish
        basic facilities which include the beds, a  small table and a   and won’t give me the heebie-jeebies. In addition, this game
        chair. There was no fridge, kettle or television. It was a bit   is  non-violent.  The  missions  involve  day-to-day  tasks  on  a
        disappointing but everything was kept clean and tidy.  farm  like milking the cows and harvesting the  crops. I  like
                                                        the relaxing and pleasant atmosphere prevailing in the game.
            However, the food was outstanding and very fresh. We   Furthermore, the game also exposes me to the daily routine
        were provided  breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner  provided  in   of a farmer and that increases my knowledge on agriculture
        buffet style and there was a variety to choose from-seafood,   drastically.
        chicken, beef and also vegetables.  In addition, there is a
        supply of  plain water as well as buns or local cakes available      I will definitely recommend this game to my friends as I
        at all time.                                    think this game is inspiring. For example, the player has to
                                                        transform an  abandoned  farm into  a successful  farm.  The
            To sum up, we did enjoy a very warm atmosphere as   sense of achievement that we get after  winning  the game
        the staff was very friendly and helpful. The place would be   is indescribably satisfying. Apart from that, while playing the
        recommended to those who wish to spend leisure time doing   game, we  can connect  our farms to that of other  players
        nothing as well as enjoy delicious local food.  across the world and exchange crops and livestock with each
                                                        other through  the internet.  Therefore, we can practise our
          Practice 7                                    English while talking to other players from other countries in
            I have read an interesting book lately. The title of the book   order to strike a deal. In brief, Harvest Moon is an interesting
        is “7 Habits Of Highly Effective People”. The book is about   game which every gamer should give it a try once in their life.
        how we can turn our life around. It explores the subconscious
        side of us that we are unaware of. It aims to shed light on   Practice 9
        how our subconsciousness affects our behaviours. The author   My Embarrassing Experience
        of the book is Stephen R. Covey.  He is a teacher and an
                                                           It is undeniable that everyone has embarrassing
        organizational consultant.                        experience  at some point in life. I can still remember  my
            The book is enjoyable reading as it is written in simple

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