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English Form 4 KSSM Answers

reduced if you do not drive. Try to car pool with friends combination of fun, culture and history of Penang, for you to
living in the same neighbourhood or you can simply use explore.
the public transport. The bus and commuter services To be in Penang for a break will be a great choice. It
are more reliable nowadays if compared to the old days. may take a few days if you were to go to all the interesting
Let us contribute into a better future for the Earth and places which include Penang Hill or Bukit Bendera, the Batu
ourselves, too. Feringgi beach or the floating mosque. The list can be very
B The world has been facing environmental issues long that you have to visit Penang at another time. The island
for years. The humans themselves are the reasons certainly offers a unique experience that you will not be able
for all the issues. One of the problems is pollution. to find in other places.
There are pollutions on land, at sea, rivers and the air B
that we breathe is also polluted. Factories are built to
produce food and other things for the use of human Dear Sir/Madam,
beings. At the same time, some irresponsible factories I was looking forward to visiting the newly opened park
release toxic materials into rivers polluting the water and in Tititwangsa when it was officially opened to the public early
probably killing the fish. Factories also emit gases into of the month. The citizens can have a beautiful place to jog,
the air that can be hazardous to the health of humans cycle or just walk around. However, I was only able to go
especially children. there last Sunday and I had the shock of my life! It is hard
Haze has been a problem for many years now. The to believe that the park is only about one month old. Signs
reason is the open burning carried out in large areas. of vandalism can clearly be seen and it is really upsetting to
Forest fires may not be the act of humans but they may see the park in such state. I dread to think about its condition
be prevented. The ashes and smog are polluting the in a few months’ time. I am sure there are workers employed
air and reducing visibility. Another contributing factor of by the City Hall to take care of it but the citizens should also
pollution is plastic materials. Although the use of plastic be responsible for it. The park is built for us and we do not
has been discouraged, they still can be seen around us. have to pay any fee to enter the park. Therefore, we should
Littering is another issue that has to be addressed, too. appreciate it.The workers will not be there all the time and
It is an eye- sore to see rubbish strewn in places where some damages will take time and cost to have them back to
cleanliness should be a responsibility of everyone. their original state.
Some of the plastic bags and bottles have been known First, a few sign boards which are put up so visitors
to flow into sea. As a result, some of the marine life can find their way around have been vandalised. The letters
are killed. Therefore, people should have been more on the boards have been scratched off leaving words without
responsible in preventing pollutions. meaning. Someone had scribbled their names and matchstick
drawings, too. Next is the rubbish. I arrived quite early and
WRITING saw workers collecting plastic bags and bottles left on the
grass. Some just left rubbish outside the rubbish bin which is
A “Penang:Leisure and Pleasure Destination” empty. They can’t even open the lid to put the rubbish inside.
Penang has been one of the famous places in Malaysia Plastic bottles can be seen floating on the surface of the lake,
and also around the world. It boasts many tourist attractions too. Another regretful action is the damage done to the plants.
that people can visit as well as a great food paradise. Penang The branches of some small bushes have been broken and
is an island also known as the Pearl of the Orient which can left hanging. The flowers must have been so irresistible that
be accessed by road via Penang Bridge or Sultan Abdul Halim they must pick them.
Bridge. Besides by air, taking a ferry from the mainland to the I feel vandalism is an unhealthy attitude among certain
island can be an intriguing experience. people. Catching the culprits might be possible but finding
For those who love a little adventure and outdoor activity, solutions as to why vandalism occurs can be the best way
Penang National Park should be on the list. This is a park to curb the problem. One way is to start at an early age.
with a difference. It is the smallest national park in Malaysia Parents need to teach children to behave appropriately when
although it is not really a jungle. It also does not have wild they are in public areas. The City Hall can also try to distract
flora and fauna. The park provides an opportunity for people people who are tempted to vandalise public properties. For
to explore nature by walking in its trails and catch sight of example, food and drinks should not be allowed into the park
some animals like monkeys and giant lizards. The trails will at all. Probably drinking water brought in their own bottles can
lead to a beach where you can have a picnic, lie in the sun, be an exception. They will not leave them anywhere they like!
swing on the beachside and visit the lighthouse. The Kerachut Try planting non-flowering plants like bamboo or palms.
beach is home to thousands of turtles if you are lucky enough In a nutshell, the citizens should be thankful to have a
to see them back home! recreational park but those who frequent the place should put
The Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm should be another in effort in keeping it nice and clean. Let us do our part for
place in the list of places to be visited when you are in Penang. our Mother Earth, too.
As Penang National Park, it is also a place where you can Yours sincerely,
have the chance to connect with the charm of nature. This Maureen
farm houses over 4,000 butterflies of about 150 species, a (Maureen Kaur)
tropical sanctuary not only for butterflies but for other little
inhabitants that can fly. Consider the experience as walking
into a magical paradise where you can watch plenty of UNIT
colourful butterflies flutter freely in the surrounding area. 1 8 Image
One of the most fun places to visit in Penang is “ Made
in Penang Interactive Museum”. It is a place where one can
go with the whole family to know more about the culture of
Penang. The 3D paintings and sculptures look so appealing READING
that it is a pleasure to pose for a picture at each one. The A 1. a. (i) talents (ii) skills (interchangeably)
enthralling paintings and murals in the museum are a b. (i) visual arts (ii) performing arts

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