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Listening and Speaking

Let’s listen.

Listen to the conversation.

The National Monument better known as Tugu Negara
was built to honour the heroic men who fought for
the country’s peace and freedom.

The 15-metre bronze monument is located in Kuala Lumpur.
It was the brain child of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj,
the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, and was sculpted
by Felix de Weldon.

The monument has seven figures. These figures symbolise
leadership, suffering, unity, vigilance, strength, courage,
and sacrifice.

A ceremony is held annually on Warriors’ Day, 31st July,
to mark the nation’s respect for the fallen heroes. The
ceremony is attended by DYMM Yang Di-Pertuan Agong,
the Prime Minister, and the head of the Royal Malaysian
Armed Forces.

Complete the table below.

FACTS ABOUT THE NATIONAL MONUMENT

Name of the structure:
Height:

Made of:
Idea by:
Sculptor:

Number of figures:
Attendees of ceremony:

Let’s talk.

1. Discuss the meaning of the words in bold. Refer to the dictionary
for the meanings.
2. What is the significance of the National Monument?

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