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Adriana: Yes, I did. My teacher introduced rickshaw ride if you want.
a new word to us. Do you know Howard: Ah yes, I saw many rickshaws, cars
what the word ‘Prudent’ means? and buildings decorated with the
She asked us to search on the Malaysian flag. Is there a special event?
Internet but I couldn’t get a Airil: Yes, we’ll be celebrating our nation’s
suitable definition. Do you mind independence in two days.
explaining it to me, please? Howard: That’s great, it looks like I have come
Puan Kamilah: Sure, dear. Being prudent means at the right time! Thank you so much
we should be wise in managing for your help.
our money. It’s all right to spend Airil: You’re most welcome. Goodbye.
some money on things that we
like, but we must also consider a
few other things.
Adriana: I still don’t get it, mother. Is Chapter 14 (Page 164)
the word ‘Prudent’ related to Nineteen-year-old M. J. Lee published his book titled
our lifestyle? Life Lessons. He writes about the challenges he
Puan Kamilah: Yes, it does. For example, to avoid faces as a disabled person. He was diagnosed with a
from spending on unhealthy food, medical condition when he was nine years old. The
I’ve packed some sandwiches for disease caused his muscles to weaken gradually and
you. This will help us to lead a he was wheelchair-bound by age 12. Lee could not
prudent lifestyle. do anything on his own. He felt helpless and became
Adriana: As a result of that, I will have more depressed. He read about Nick Vujicic who was born
time to do something beneficial, with no arms and legs. In spite of his condition, Nick
like revising Mathematics during did not allow his disability to stop him from living a
recess. Thanks, mother. I get it normal life. Lee was motivated and inspired to write
now. One more thing, can you the book. Lee hopes his book will encourage people
drive my friends and me to an especially the disabled to think positively and not be
English seminar this weekend? discouraged by their conditions. We should all live to
We can save on the bus fare. the best of our ability.
Puan Kamilah: I would love to do that, Adriana.
I can save on the petrol since I’m Chapter 15 (Page 176)
going to the market as well. So, I Water pollution is affecting our oceans,
don’t have to go out twice during rivers and lakes. It is harming our food supply,
this weekend. Hurry up, your contaminating drinking water, and spreading
father is waiting in the car.
Adriana: See you after school, mother. diseases. It is also killing aquatic animals and plants.
Goodbye. This eventually disrupts the entire ecosystem of the
planet as every living creature needs water.
Water pollution is caused by the release of
Chapter 13 (Page 152) toxic chemicals and harmful contaminants into
Airil: Hello, you look lost. May I help you? sources of water. This may include oil leaks from
Howard: Yes, I’m looking for the Proclamation oil tankers and refineries, garbage from domestic
of Independence Memorial. According waste, improper disposal of hazardous materials
to this brochure, it is in Padang from factories and pesticides from farming. As
Pahlawan. these forms of pollution are caused by mankind, we
Airil: Oh, that’s easy. From the Clock Tower, are directly responsible for the quality of water in
go along Jalan Gereja and turn left at our lives.
the roundabout into Jalan Kota. As
you go along Jalan Kota, you will see
Taman Merdeka on your right and the Chapter 16 (Page 188)
Islamic Museum and Bastian House Deejay: Hello, this is DJ Lyn on the ‘Morning Chat’
on your left. Once you reach the A show. Today, we’re going to talk to young
Famosa Fortress, turn right into Jalan successful Malaysian entrepreneurs. Give
Parameswara. The Proclamation of us a call and share your story.
Independence Memorial will be on Caller 1: Hello, DJ Lyn, I’m Kricia Bong, a young
your left. entrepreneur from Sarawak. I’m proud
Howard: That is very clear. I should have no to say that I run an online store named
problem getting there. NotBookNotBuk. I produce notebooks
Airil: It is quite far though. You can take a which have attractively-designed covers
with meaningful wordings. I am 25 years

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