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INFORMATION TRANSFER SET 1A.Read the following book review and complete the table that follows.The book, ‘The Life of Mahatma Gandhi’ is written by Louis Fischer and has been hailed as the best biography of Gandhi. It narrates the life of Gandhi who led the fight for India’s independence from British rule and the many issues that led to his assassination by a Hindu fanatic a few months after freedom was won.The biography shows Gandhi as a great human being – a leader who was gentle, conscientious and honest. He stood for righteousness. Gandhi gave up all his desires and sacrificed his life for the sake of the country. He went through many fasts, demonstrated against colonial powers in a peaceful manner and went to jail so that his country could be free.Reading the book, reminds me of what Enstein said of Gandhi. ‘Generations to come will scarce believe that such a person ever walked in flash and blood upon this earth.’It is a real pleasure to read about Gandhi. This book is very relevant in today’s world of corruption and greed. It is a must-read for those interested in reading biographies.Reviewed by Karen GrantQuestions 1-10Using the information from the book review, write short answers in the spaces provided. Title:1 ______________________________________________________Author:2 ______________________________________________________Type of book:3 ______________________________________________________Gandhi’s life:He fought agains the 4 _____________________________________He was killed by a 5 _______________________________________Qualities of Gandhi: 6 ______________________________________7 ______________________________________________________Gandhi sacrifice his life so that his country could be 8 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Einstein said that people will not believe that someone like Gandhi ever lived on 9 ______________________________________________________________________________Reviewer’s opinion of the book:10 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________B.Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.IntroductionMany famous writers worked in different fields before venturing into writing, and had numerous unsuccessful attempts before the made it in the world.Robert LudlumRobert Ludlum started his life as an actor. As a teenager, he left home to take part in a play by the age of sixteen, landed his first Broadway role. Over the next two decades, Ludlum appeared in some 200 television roles and in the late sixties, he turned his creative energies to writing books. His first novel ‘The Scarlatti Inheritance’ was an immediate hit. He followed it up with a new blockbuster every year thereafter. Ludlum wrote over two dozen books, mainly dealing with strong tighly-plotted action-packed thrillers that were received well internationally. He and his actress wife, Mary had successful theatrical careers too.Henning MankellHenning Mankell was taught to read and write by his father who was a judge and his grandmother. At sixteen, he left school to join the merchant navy and returned to work as a stagehand and wrote plays. He has been an actor, theatre director and manager. His first novel ‘The Stone Blaster’ was published in 1972 when he was twenty-four. He writes crime novels and children’s books. Mankell is married to Eva Bergman, and they both live off and on in various destinations throughout the world.Read more about the colourful lives of famous writer. You will be truly inspired.Questions 1-6Based on the information given, complete the table below.DifferencesCategoriesRobert LudlumHenning MankellAt age 161 _________________________________________2 _________________________________________Name of first book3 _________________________________________4 _________________________________________Name of wife5 _________________________________________6 _________________________________________Questions 7-10Complete the sentences below based on the information given.7At first Ludlum worked as an _______________________________________________.8Ludlum wrote books that were received well by fans ____________________________.9Mankell took on many roles in life as an actor, director and _______________________.10Besides crime novels, Mankell also wrote ____________________________________.C.Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.Handy HelpersTo prepare for any eventuality in the home, here are some must-haves to keep near.Esco-3-ply MasksDISPOSABLE GLOVESThese masks can be used to protect your nose and mouth when you are cleaning dusty or dirty areas in your house. Use them to avoid catching the SARS and H1N1 bug.Price: RM2.40 [3 pieces] Disposable gloves are helpful for sorting out plastics from paper and removing food residue stuck in your sink. You can even use them to keep hands from getting strained when you dye your hair.(Price: RM4.20 [100 pieces] ZIPPY KID’S HAND SANITISER Children may not like to wash their hands but with the help of Goofy and this zesty smelling hand sanitiser, they can still keep their hands clean and germ-free. This sanitiser has an orange fragrance.Price: RM2.70 for 50mlSterile Plastic PlastersThese water-resistant plasters have a highly absorbent non-stick pad to protect your wounds. They are medicated to heal the wounds faster.Price: RM1.40 [10 pieces]Seven-Day Pill Organiser Each compartment of this handy pill organizer holds up to 10 tablets and helps you keep track of your medication for the entire week. Also comes in white.Price: RM6.90Questions 1-5Using the information given, write the name of the most appropriate handy helper in the boxes below.No.DescriptionName of Handy Helper1Alice’s children always dirty their hands while playing.2Aznil’s mother often forgets to take her medicenes.3Sara cleans her house but is allergic to dust.4Mary Pin wants to colour her hair.5Andy had a fall and has cuts on his knees.Questions 6-10Complete the sentences below using the information given.6The disposable gloves are useful for anyone having to do _________________________.7We should use the 3 ply masks to avoid _______________________________________.8Using the pill organiser helps to keep track of our medication for ___________________.9The plasters help wounds to heal faster as they are _____________________________.10Zippy Kid’s Hand Sanitiser will have an orange ________________________________. ................
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