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Stress on Words Does the word ‘patriotism’ mean

Stress is the emphasis that is given to anything to you? Let’s read the story
certain syllables in a word. below.
A Malaysian hero who portrays
/'nen/ nation patriotism is Temenggong Datuk Kanang
the first syllable is stressed: nation anak Langkau, a soldier from the Iban Dayak
community in Sarawak. He was a Regimental
/pǝ'rd/ parade Sergeant Major of the 8th Rangers in
the second syllable is stressed: parade
the Royal Malaysian Army. A brave and
/n'ge/ negotiate extraordinary tracker, Kanang Anak Langkau
the second syllable is stressed: negotiate was conferred two gallantry awards, the
Negara Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa (Valour
/sel'bren/ celebration Award) and the Pingat Gagah Berani (Bravery
the third syllable is stressed: celebration Award). No other person has ever received
two gallantry awards in the history of the
Practise the pronunciation of the words Malaysian Armed Forces.
above. Say them aloud to your friends. Kanang anak Langkau was born on 2
March 1945 in Julau, Sarawak. He entered
military service with the British Army as
A Say the words aloud and mark the an Iban Tracker, attending Jungle Warfare
stressed syllable in each word. School in Ulu Tiram in early 1962. Kanang was
1. midnight 6. harmonious attached to the 42 Commando serving during
2. soldiers 7. independence the Brunei Revolt and the Indonesia-Malaysia
3. mission 8. jubilation Confrontation. He later served with the Royal
4. stadium 9. proclamation New Zealand Infantry Regiment and was
absorbed into the Sarawak Rangers which
5. minister 10.historical eventually became part of the Malaysian
Rangers when Malaysia was proclaimed on
B Say the phrases aloud and mark 16 September 1963.
the stressed syllable in each word.
1. routine event Reflective
2. crowded pavement Journal
3. annual celebration 1
4. colourful costume country’s independence would I like to visit?
Which historical sites in relation to the
5. marching smartly
6. attractive flag bearers 2 I enjoy watching the National Day parade
7. thunder and lightning which is a show of national pride. How do I
8. decorative trishaw feel about the nation's independence?

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What would my contribution be as
a Malaysian?

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