A lot of people in Singapore like to use electric bicycles nowadays. They prefer the electric bicycles to motorcycles because they are cheaper and less tiring.
Users love it because it is easier to climb slopes compared to regular bicycles. All they have to do is switch on the battery-powered motor and they let it do all the work. If the cyclists want some exercise, they just switch off the power and start pedalling.
This vehicle, which was introduced a few years ago, can reach up to 24 kph.
(Adapted
from Star)
WORD
LIST
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Malay |
| 1. nowadays | masa kini |
| 2. prefer | lebih suka |
| 3. cheaper | lebih murah |
| 4. less | kurang |
| 5. tiring | memenatkan |
| 6. users | pengguna-pengguna |
| 7. easier | lebih mudah |
| 8. climb | memanjat |
| 9. regular | biasa |
| 10. switch on | menghidupkan (enjin) |
| 11. cyclists | penunggang-penunggang basikal |
| 12. switch off | mematikan (enjin) |
| 13. power | kuasa |
| 14. start | mula |
| 15. introduced | diperkenalkan |
ENRICHMENT
WORDS
| 1. slopes | cerun-cerun |
| 2. battery-powered | berkuasa bateri |
| 3. pedalling | mengayuh |
| 4. vehicle | kenderaan |
| 5. up to | sehingga |
7b 6,000 FOR CHICKEN RUN-A-THON
Some 6,000 runners in Sabah and Sarawak will participate in a massive charity fun run today. They are taking part in the Chicken Run-a-thon organised by fast food chain Sugar Bun Services Corp Bhd.
The 5km run will be simultaneously held in Kota Kinabalu, Miri, Sibu and here. Sugar Bun’s marketing manager Alan Tan said yesterday that the response had been overwhelming. Many families had signed up for the four-man team event.
He said the
RM1 entry fee for each runner will be contributed to charitable
homes. Winners stand to win over RM75,000 in cash
and prizes.
(Adapted
from Star)
WORD
LIST
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Malay |
| 1. runners | pelari-pelari |
| 2. massive | sangat besar |
| 3. run | larian |
| 4. taking part in | mengambil bahagian dalam |
| 5. organised | mengelolakan |
| 6. here | di sini |
| 7. manager | pengurus |
| 8. response | sambutan |
| 9. families | keluarga-keluarga |
| 10. signed up | mendaftar |
| 11. event | acara |
| 12. entry | penyertaan |
| 13. charitable home | rumah-rumah kebajikan |
| 14. cash | tunai |
| 15. prizes | hadiah-hadiah |
ENRICHMENT
LIST
| 1. fast food | makanan segera |
| 2. chain | rangkaian |
| 3. simultaneously | serentak |
| 4. overwhelming | di luar dugaan |
| 5. stand to win | berpeluang untuk memenangi |
7c THIS EGG IS NOT FOR THE BASKET
A salesgirl from Ampang here had a pleasant surprise. A chicken she had been rearing over the past two years laid an egg. The surprise is the egg resembled a miniaturebowling pin.
This is the first time she had come across an egg of such shape. Now she keeps the egg, which is about 5cm long, in a bottle. She displays the bottle in her workplace. She believes that it will bring her luck.
Many
curious
visitors have come to view the egg. A richbusinessman
has even made an offer to purchase the egg from her. However,
she does not want to part with the egg.
(Adapted
from Star)
WORD
LIST
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Malay |
| 1. egg | telur |
| 2. basket | bakul |
| 3. salesgirl | jurujual wanita |
| 4. rearing | menternak / membela |
| 5. laid (an egg) | bertelur |
| 6. bowling pin | pin boling |
| 7. come across | menjumpai |
| 8. shape | bentuk |
| 9. keeps | menyimpan |
| 10. luck | tuah |
| 11. view | melihat |
| 12. rich | kaya |
| 13. businessman | ahli perniagaan lelaki |
| 14. purchase | membeli |
| 15. part with | berpisah dengan |
ENRICHMENT
LIST
| 1. pleasant | menggembirakan |
| 2. resembled | menyerupai |
| 3. miniature | sangat kecil |
| 4. workplace | tempat kerja |
| 5. curious | ingin tahu |
7d
PENANG TOPS IN NATION AS A CARING SOCIETY
Penangites should be proud that they are living in the ‘most caring society in the nation’. No matter what age group you belong to, society is always there. They are always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Many associations in Penang were proactive in organising various programmes for the poor and needy.
One classic example is the Senior Citizens’ Helpline. It was set up with elderly people in mind. Elderly people who live alone will find the Helpline useful. Those who fall ill or suffer a mishap can get immediate medical attention by calling the service.
Those interested in volunteering in Helpline can contact the Senior Citizens’ Association. Training will be provided.
(Adapted
from Star)
WORD
LIST
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Malay |
| 1. Penangites | penduduk-penduduk Pulau Pinang |
| 2. age group | kumpulan umur |
| 3. in need | memerlukan |
| 4. various | berbagai-bagai |
| 5. senior citizens | warga tua |
| 6. set up | ditubuhkan |
| 7. elderly | tua |
| 8. in mind | mengambilkira |
| 9. alone | bersendirian |
| 10. useful | berguna |
| 11. fall | jatuh |
| 12. ill | sakit |
| 13. suffer | mengalami |
| 14. immediate | segera |
| 15. medical attention | bantuan perubatan |
ENRICHMENT
LIST
| 1. lend a helping hand | menghulur bantuan |
| 2. proactive | proaktif |
| 3. classic | ternilai |
| 4. mishap | kecelakaan |
| 5. contact | menghubungi |
7e
DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY, AND LIVE LONG
Happiness can do wonders for a person. A fantastic example is Madam Mary Lim. Last week, she celebrated her 100th birthday at a luxury hotel in Taiping. She says that her secret to longevity is to lead a happy and fulfilling life. She lives by the simple motto “Don’t worry, be happy.”
At her birthday party, she looked very contented. She was surrounded by her family members. Some had travelled from as far as Britain and Australia to celebrate it with her.
Madam Lim also received a pleasant birthday surprise. It was a congratulatory message from the Queen Mother of England.
Born and raised in Taiping, Madam Lim married a physician. They had four sons and four daughters. After her husband’s death, she raised her children on her own. She took up sewing and handicraft to earn extra money to support her family.
(Adapted from
Star )
WORD
LIST
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|
Malay |
| 1. can do | boleh melakukan |
| 2. wonders | keajaiban |
| 3. fantastic | hebat |
| 4. week | minggu |
| 5. contented | senang hati |
| 6. travelled | datang (dari jauh) |
| 7. from as far as | dari sejauh |
| 8. born | dilahirkan |
| 9. married | berkahwin |
| 10. sons | anak-anak lelaki |
| 11. daughters | anak-anak perempuan |
| 12. death | kematian |
| 13. took up | belajar |
| 14. sewing | menjahit |
| 15. extra | lebih |
| 1. longevity | panjang umur |
| 2. lives by | hidup berpandukan |
| 3. congratulatory message | perutusan tahniah |
| 4. physician | doktor |
| 5. on her own | seorang diri |