ENGL 001103

Reading Supplement for Task I

Supplement 1
Directions: Read the following passage from an ex- SSEAYP
participant carefully and do the activities that follow.
Life on board the Nippon Maru is one big paradox. Although it looks like a daily
routine as scheduled on paper, one can never expect what might happen next. Everyday
participating youths (PYs) have to deal with certain programs such as morning call and
exercise, SG and club activities, (may be discussion too!) followed by the announcement
from the administration while evenings are guarded by the night patrols of the national
leaders.
But each others company could easily break the monotony. Who could forget the
costume exchange at the cultural nights or the noodles and birthday parties? This years
voluntary activities were Karaoke party, and film festival. Who could forget excitement
when spotting a group of dolphins or hearing the ships horn blow when it crossed the
equator? Who could forget all ones newfound friends?
More than the routine, life on board could create friendships among us. Especially, I
am very happy that I have found my own groups of friends on board. Through meeting
them, I realize that the real cultural exchange in SSEAYP happens among the newly created
friendships. I believe that life on board the Nippon Maru is meaningless without them.
Act. I

Use the guessing meaning from context clue strategy (you have
learned in Task 1) to guess the meanings of the following words. Use
the space provided to help you make guesses.
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paradox.
Clues: Although it looks like a daily routine as scheduled on
paper, one can never expect what could happen next.
paradox ( n.) means ___________________________________

routine
Clues: daily, what could happen, programs, exercises, club
activities
routine ( n.) means ____________________________________

horn
Clues: ______________________________________________
horn ( n.) means _______________________________________

patrols
Clues: ______________________________________________
patrols ( n.) means _____________________________________

Act. II

Use the guessing meaning from word analysis stategy (you have
learned in Task 1) to guess the meanings of the following words. Use
the space provided to help you make guesses

announcement
announce ( v. ) means tell publicly or officially
- ment (suffix) (added to a verb to form a noun)= act / cause / result of
specified action
announcement ( n.) means __________________________________

administration
administer ( v. ) means ______________________________________
- ation ( suffix ) (added to a verb to form a noun) = _______________
administration ( n.) means __________________________________

monotony
mono ( prefix ) means _____________________________________
tone (root) means _________________________________________
-y ( suffix ) (added to noun to form adjective or noun) = ___________
monotony ( n.) means ______________________________________

gatherings
gather ( v.) means_________________________________________
-ing ( suffix ) (added to a verb to form an uncountable noun ) =
_____________________________________________
gatherings ( n.) means ______________________________________

newfound
new ( n. ) means___________________________________________
found ( adj. ) means ________________________________________
newfound ( adj.) means _____________________________________

meaningless
meaning ( n. ) means _______________________________________
-less ( suffix ) means _______________________________________
meaningless ( adj.) means ___________________________________

Act. III

Use your dictionary to give the meaning of the following word.

equator ( n.) means ________________________________________
_______________________________________________

Supplement 2
Directions: Read the following passage from an ex- SSEAYP
participant carefully and do the activities that follow.
My foster family lives in a small beautiful village in Malaysia. On the way to their
home, we visited a few of their relatives. We received a tremendously warm welcome. A
lot of aunts and uncles came to our house where we had a good talk during the traditional
tea ceremony served with traditional foods and drinks. We also wore traditional costumes of
Malaysia (dresses with beautiful colours) and enjoyed cultural exchange with the local
youths. The whole village gave us a very warm reception as if we were their honorable
guests.
We went to Malacca the next day. This ancient and charming city reminded me of
my beloved Hanoi. The most touching moment to me during the home stay was the night,
when my foster parents drove a long distance just
to let us enjoy the sparkling lights of Kuala Lumpur at night. I was very thankful for their
kindness.
When it was time to say goodbye, I didnt feel like leaving. This lovely village
became so close to me. All of us cried when we had to return to the ship. Parting in tears but
smiling in faces. I did not say good bye. I just said See you again, Malaysia. because I
know that the sweet memories I had will stay forever in my heart.
Act. I

Use the guessing meaning from context clue strategy (you have
learned in Task 1) to guess the meanings of the following words. Use
the space provided to help you make guesses.
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relatives
Clues: ________________________________________________
relatives ( n.) means ____________________________________

tremendously
Clues: ________________________________________________
tremendously ( adj.) means _______________________________

costumes
Clues:________________________________________________
costumes ( n.) means ____________________________________

honourable
Clues: _______________________________________________
honourable ( adj.) means ________________________________

touching
Clues: _______________________________________________
touching ( adj.) means _________________________________

Act. II

Act. III

Use the guessing meaning from word analysis staregy (you have
learned in Task 1) to guess the meanings of the following words. Use
the space provided to help you make guesses.
1

traditional
tradition ( n. ) means ____________________________________
-al ( suffix ) (added to a verb to form a noun) = _______________
traditional ( adj.) means __________________________________

thankful
thanks ( n. ) means _____________________________________
-ful ( suffix ) (added to a noun to form an adjective) = __________
thankful ( adj.) means ____________________________________

kindness
kind ( adj. ) means ______________________________________
-ness ( suffix ) (added to an adjective to form a noun) = _________
kindness ( n.) means ____________________________________

Use your dictionary to give the meanings of the following words.

ancient ( adj.) means _____________________________________

charming ( adj.) means ____________________________________

Act. IV Complete the following table with the information from the passage.
Nationality of participating youth: _____________________________
The country of home stay: ____________________________________
Cities visited: _______________________________________________
Activities during home stay:
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

Supplement 3
Directions: Read the following passage from an ex- SSEAYP
participant carefully and do the activities that follow.
Since childhood, becoming an ambassador has been one of my most cherished dreams.
Through SSEAYP, I am now as one of the participating youths feel so honoured and
privileged in representing my country as an ambassador of goodwill.
The country program certainly is one of my favorites. I got the opportunity to visit and
see interesting places and the chance to be with people of different races which make me feel
like a real ambassador. Each country prepared such wonderful programs with well-planned
activities. The comfort and joy we felt in each port of call makes it a memorable one. Our
visits in Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and my country, Thailand will surely bring
back unforgettable memories, which I will hold and cherish in my heart forever.
Our visit to Toyama Elementary School in Japan and the love songs and performances
the schoolchildren presented touched us. The interaction with the local youth of Vietnam
paved the way for a rich exchange of ideas. The beauty of Manado in Indonesia and the
local hospitality impressed us. We discovered Malaysias rich culture in welcoming and
taking good cares of visitors as we visited Istana Budaya.
Act. I

Act. II

Use the guessing meaning from context clue strategy (you have
learned in Task 1) to guess the meanings of the following words. Use
the space provided to help you make guesses.
1.

paved
Clues:________________________________________________
paved ( v.) means _______________________________________

hospitality
Clues: ________________________________________________
hospitality ( n.) means ___________________________________

Use the guessing meaning from word analysis strategy (you have
learned in Task 1) to guess the meanings of the following words. Use
the space provided to help you make guesses.

unforgettable
un (prefix) means ________________________________________
forget (v.) means ________________________________________
-able (suffix) (added to a verb or a noun to form an adjective =
_____________________________________________
unforgettable (adj.) means ____________________________________

performances
perform (v.) means ________________________________________
-ance (suffix) (added to a verb to form a noun) = ________________
performances ( n.) means ____________________________________

interaction
inter (prefix) means _______________________________________
act (v.) means ____________________________________________
-ion (suffix) (added to verb to form a noun) = ___________________
interaction ( n.) means _______________________________________

Act. III

Use your dictionary to give the meanings of the following words.

cherished (adj.) means _____________________________________

privileged (adj.) means ____________________________________

Act. IV Complete the following table with the information from the passage.
Nationality of participating youth: ________________________________
Favorite program: ______________________________________________
Reasons: 1 ____________________________________________
2 _____________________________________________
3 _____________________________________________
4 _____________________________________________
The countries visited: ___________________________________________
Activities during the visits: _______________________________________
Examples of Impressive things: ___________________________________

Act. V Answer the following questions.

What tenses were used in the passage to describe the following points?
And why?
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Her present feeling towards being an ambassador of goodwill and the

country program:
______________________________________________________

The beauty of the places she visited and the hospitality of the local
people:
______________________________________________________

Supplement 4
Directions: Read the following passage from an ex- SSEAYP
participant carefully and do the activities that follow.
All participating youths watched cultural shows from 11 countries including their own
countries. They were very precious moments. These presentations consisted of dances,
songs, narrations and so on. The performers prepared very well, and they entertained us
while we learnt more about each countrys cultures and history.
Before the main shows, each country displayed various materials from their country, for
example, photos, musical instrument and traditional foods. This helped us learn more about
their lifestyle and political system. I was impressed with the performances and came to
respect the people of each country deeply.
When all Japanese participating youths first met in the beginning of July, we were
allocated many roles. During the summer, each group was asked to meet up frequently to
prepare for their presentations. After we got on the Nippon Maru, we had many practice
sessions. Through the presentations, we got to know each other and our own culture better. I
think this is common in each delegation. It was a rare and precious opportunity for all of us.
The presentation for our Japan Night was in historical order, from the past to the present, so
that we could showcase many aspects of Japan. I think cultural presentations are very
important in promoting mutual understanding, not only among all participating youths, but
also in each delegation.
Act. I

Use the guessing meaning from context clue strategy (you have
learned in Task 1) to guess the meanings of the following words. Use
the space provided to help you make guesses.

1.

precious
Clues: ___________________________________________________
precious (adj.) means _________________________________________

allocated
Clues: ___________________________________________________
allocated (v.) means __________________________________________

showcase
Clues:___________________________________________________
showcase (v.) means __________________________________________

Act. II

Use the guessing meaning from word analysis strategy (you have
learned in Task 1) to guess the meanings of the following words. Use
the space provided to help you make guesses
narration
narrate (v.) means _________________________________________
-ion (suffix) (added to a verb to form a noun) = __________________
narration (n.) means _________________________________________

Act. III

Use your dictionary to give the meanings of the following words.

1

sessions ( n.) means ______________________________________

delegation ( n.) means ____________________________________

Act. IV Complete the following table with the information from the passage.
Nationality of participating youth: _____________________________
Precious moment: ___________________________________________
Examples: ___________________________________________
Opinion about the performances: ______________________________
Things learnt from the country displays: ________________________
Important event to promote understanding: _____________________
Benefits from joining SSEAYP program:
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________

Act. V

Answer the following questions.

What tenses were used in the passage to mention the following
points? And why?
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The cultural shows and his impression: ______________________

______________________________________________________

The activities on board the ship: ___________________________

______________________________________________________

His opinion of the cultural presentation in terms of mutual

understanding: _________________________________________
______________________________________________________