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English Form 3 KSSM Answers

boats and darts around them. The harpoons they throw at him Practice 1
are not effective in stopping him. It uses its energy against them
by toppling their boats and throwing everyone into the ocean. Character Trait Character
In spite of the fact that it is almost impossible to catch this
big whale, Captain Ahab may have good reasons to want to 1. loving Mrs. Walker
exact his pound of flesh but if one plays with fire, one get burnt.
Moby Dick is in his home ground while the whalers are in enemy 2. diligent, quick learner John
territory. So, the losing party is likely to get burnt and in this case,
it is Captain Ahab. Unfortunately, his crew are affected too. In 3. meticulous, neat Susan
the final encounter, Captain Ahab and the crew lose their lives. 4. polite, well-mannered Jim
As Captain Boomer of the Samuel Enderby says, it is better to
let go and be happy with what he has even if it is only one arm. 5. responsible, leadership John
Captain Ahab gets burnt and loses his life to the ocean
specifically to Moby Dick. 6. sensitive, loving Commander Walker

NOVEL 2: We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea by Arthur Ransome 7. brave, courageous John
Practice 1 8. caring of siblings Susan
1. (a) They get to know each other when Jim asks John to 9. friendly, conscientious Jim
help him moor his yacht to the buoy.
(b) They get permission from Mrs Walker by promising not 10. observant Roger
to sail out of the harbour to the sea.
2. (a) The Goblin out of petrol and they take a stop near NOVEL 3: The Elephant Man by Tim Vicary
Shotley Pier for Jim to go ashore to get petrol. Practice 1
(b) It is steered towards the sea to avoid running aground
on the shoals and sandbanks. 1. physical
3. (a) They are told that because the yacht has no lights and 2. creature
the ferry ship almost runs into them. 3. house
(b) Susan and John realise they have gone too far to turn 4. humiliation
back and decide to go on and get into a harbour and 5. collects
send a telegram to Mrs Walker. 6. afraid
4. (a) The square flag of blue and white is the sign or distress 7. fortune
call for help asking for a pilot to come on board. 8. friendship
(b) The ferry is docked at Flushing and Commander 9. visited
Walker is aboard the ferry. 10. theatre
Practice 2 Practice 2
The novel, We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea, tells of the sailing trip The novel, The Elephant Man, tells of the life of Joseph Merrick
of the Walker children across the North Sea. The Walker children, who has very bad deformities due to a rare mutation. His features
with no sailing experience out at sea, are caught in a storm in a earned him the nickname of Elephant Man and he is regarded as
fog and high tide. They end up in Holland and return to England a creature as he looks neither like a man or woman.
with their father. The novel teaches a few moral lessons and a lesson I have
The character who shows a sense of responsibility is the learned is accepting people for what they are. Different people
eldest sibling, John Walker. He is a willing learner in that he learns have different intelligence level and looks. Some others have
to handle the yacht from Jim although the latter is the captain physical defects or are disabled from birth or through accidents.
and he should have nothing to worry about. But, John is a quick Whatever the circumstances we should learn to accept them as
they are. Merrick is badly deformed so much so that he is dubbed
and willing learner and this stands him in good stead when they as Elephant Man. He is abuse by Silcock who uses her as a
unintentionally go out to sea. He takes over as captain of the ship source of income. People pay a small sum to enjoy and ridicule
when Jim is unable to return to the ship. They are in dire straits Merrick’s looks. People in the street run away from him due to
as the weather is foggy and a storm, high tide and strong winds fear. They should accept him for what he is and not shun him.
hit them at night. Dr Treves shows clearly that one should accept people for
He takes over the lead without complaints even though he how they look and what they are. Initially, he thinks of Merrick as
knows the dangers they are in. The ship is in danger of running a creature but after getting to know him, he treats him for what
aground in the area of shoals and sandbanks, so john decides he is – an intelligent man with a love for reading and exchanging
immediately to drift or sail out to sea. His foremost thought is ideas. Dr Treves helps him to have a good home at the hospital.
the safety of the Goblin and his siblings. He does not shirk from He gets him books on love stories and others to enhance his
his duty as the eldest sibling and even risk his life getting the social and cultural outlook. He even introduces lady friends to
anchors and sails in place as and when it is necessary. Merrick knowing that as a man, he needs such companionship.
This strength of character and sense of responsibility makes He arranges a visit to the theatre and a summer holiday in the
John a good role model for teenagers. In addition, he is willing countryside just like any ordinary people will appreciate.
to learn and take risks when the situation warrants it. Teenagers The lesson I have learnt is accept people for what they are.
may face situation when they have to be decisive, like John, and
a sense of commitment and willingness to should responsibilities
is of paramount importance.

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