Read the story and select the correct words. Learn from
your mistakes!
阅读故事并选择正确的单词。从错误中学习，直到选对为止！
Decades ago, going to school in Malaysia was a very different experience. Classrooms were simple,
with wooden desks and
(1)
blackboards. Pupils often sat on benches and
(2)
their own books and stationery.
There were no air conditioners or projectors, just fans and open windows. Teachers
(3)
mainly chalk to write, and lessons
(4)
mostly focused on reading, writing and arithmetic.
During recess, children would run outside to play games like batu seremban or
(5)
snacks from the canteen. It was common to hear the school bell ringing loudly, and prefects
(6)
pupils back to class in neat lines.
(7)
people say school life back then was
(8)
, with fewer distractions and a strong sense of discipline. One former pupil shared, 'We were afraid
of our teachers, but we also respected them
(9)
.' Even today, many older Malaysians
(10)
fond memories of their early school days.
Build nouns from verbs using suffixes, then use them in sentences.
用后缀将动词变成名词（职业），然后在句子中使用它们。
🧠 First Principles: "-er" vs "-or"
Rule: Most English action verbs take "-er" to become a person who does that action
(teach → teacher).
However, words ending in "-ct", "-ate", or "-it" usually take "-or"
(act → actor).
It's the seventh day we've been stranded on this uninhabited island. We were shocked at the turn of
events. However, we knew that we had to gather our wits to survive.
We managed to row back to the shipwreck and retrieve supplies of food, tools and clothes. Papa and
Simon managed to build a shelter beneath a tree with wood from the wreck. At night, we made a fire
to keep ourselves warm and to fend off unwanted guests that tried to make off with our food supply.
Rufus and I spent the morning trying to catch fish while Mama and Anna gathered fruits and nuts in
the forest. Thankfully, we found a stream nearby. Mama also started a vegetable patch in a clearing,
using the seeds from the food we had brought.
Learn how to build sentences using "used to" and "didn't use to".
学习如何使用“过去常常”和“过去不常”来造句。
🧱 First Principles: Sentence Formula
To build these sentences, follow a simple formula. Think of it like Lego blocks!
✅ Positive (肯定的):Subject (主语)
+
used to
+
Base Verb (动词原形)
+
Detail (细节)
❌ Negative (否定的):Subject (主语)
+
didn't use to
+
Base Verb (动词原形)
+
Detail (细节)
⚠️ Grammar Secret: Why is there no "d" in "didn't use to"? Because "didn't" already
stole the past tense! 语法秘密：为什么“use”没有“d”？因为“didn't”已经把过去式“偷”走了！
Sentence Builder
Click the words in the correct order to build the sentence based
on the target meaning. 根据目标句意，按正确顺序点击单词拼出句子。
1
✅
PositiveTarget Meaning: The young boy was very thin.
翻译: 目标句意：这个小男孩以前很瘦。
2
✅
PositiveTarget Meaning: The old man worked hard every day.
翻译: 目标句意：这位老人以前每天工作都很努力。
3
❌
NegativeTarget Meaning: The little girl did not cry so easily.
翻译: 目标句意：这个小女孩以前不常这么容易哭。
4
✅
PositiveTarget Meaning: My mother cooked dinner for our family.
翻译: 目标句意：我妈妈以前常常为我们家做晚饭。
5
❌
NegativeTarget Meaning: My brother did not play computer games.
翻译: 目标句意：我哥哥以前不常玩电脑游戏。
More Past Habits
Practice completing sentences and asking questions about the past.
练习完成句子以及对过去的事情提问。
Section F: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences by selecting the correct phrase. Look out for
context clues!
1. My brother
a lot when he was younger. He was nicknamed 'crybaby' then.
提示： "nicknamed 'crybaby'" (被戏称为“爱哭鬼”) 说明他以前经常哭。
2. When I was a pupil, I
lots of homework to complete every day.
翻译： 当我还是个小学生的时候，我每天（过去常常有）很多作业要完成。
3. Marissa
our teachers lots of questions. She doesn't anymore.
提示： "She doesn't anymore" (她现在不再这样了) 说明她以前常常这么做。
4. Thomas
late for school. I wonder why he's always late these days.
提示： "I wonder why he's always late these days" (我想知道为什么他最近总是迟到) 说明他以前“不常”迟到。
5. My family and I
to Singapore every December for our annual holiday. Now, we travel within Malaysia instead.
翻译： 我和家人每年十二月（过去常常飞去）新加坡度年假。现在，我们改在马来西亚国内旅行。
6. When I was little, I
in Santa Claus. Obviously, I don't anymore.
翻译： 当我很小的时候，我（过去常常相信）有圣诞老人。显然，我现在不再相信了。
7. Damian
dogs. Now, he's got four of them as pets.
提示： "Now, he's got four of them" (现在他养了四只狗) 说明他以前的情况跟现在相反——他以前“不”喜欢狗。
8. My sister
swimming, but she does now.
提示： "...but she does now" (但她现在喜欢了) 说明她以前“不常享受”游泳。
❓ First Principles: Asking Questions
To ask a question about the past, we start with Did. Just like negative sentences, Did
steals the past tense!
Did
+
Subject (主语)
+
use to
+
Base Verb (动词原形)
+
...?
底层逻辑规则： 当我们提问过去的事情时，用 Did 开头。就像否定句一样，Did 会把过去式“偷”走，所以后面要用 use to (没有 d)
和动词原形！
Section G: Question Builder
Click the words to build a question that matches the given
answer.
Answer:No, he didn't. Alex was never a prefect at school.
翻译： 不，他不是。亚历克斯在学校里从来没有当过巡查员。
Answer:Yes, Anna lived with her aunt in Australia while she was
studying there.
翻译： 是的，安娜在澳大利亚读书时和她的阿姨住在一起。
Answer:Yes, Kim Chong used to play the guitar.
翻译： 是的，金聪以前常常弹吉他。
Answer:No, my sister didn't use to have long hair.
翻译： 不，我妹妹以前不常留长发。
Then & Now
Build long compound sentences using "but" to show how habits have changed.
使用“but”建立长复合句，展示习惯的改变。
🔄 First Principles: The "But Now" Formula
When someone changes their habit, we join two sentences with ", but now". The first part is
about the past, and the second part is about the present!
[Past Habit]
+
, but now
+
[Present Habit]
Example:Raju used to live in
Kampar, but now he lives in Kuala Lumpur.
底层逻辑规则： 当习惯改变时，我们用 ", but now" (但是现在) 连接两个句子。逗号 "," 很重要，它让句子有一个停顿。第一部分用过去式
(used to)，第二部分用现在式 (lives, does 等)！
Section H: Long Sentence Builder
Build meaningful compound sentences using the words provided.
Don't forget the comma! 用提供的单词拼出有意义的复合句。别忘了逗号！
Everyday English
Learn how to match formal phrases with casual talk, and master emotional sound
words!
学习如何将正式用语与日常交谈匹配，并掌握情感语气词！
👔 First Principles: Formal vs. Informal
Formal language is like wearing a suit. We use it when there is "distance" between us and the
listener (e.g., a boss, a principal, or an official letter). It uses longer words.
Informal language is like wearing a t-shirt. We use it when we are "close" to the listener
(e.g., friends, family). It uses shorter words and idioms!
Click the correct Informal (Casual)
equivalent for each Formal statement. 为每个正式句子选择正确的非正式（日常）对应句。
Formal
1. I am pleased to inform you that you
performed well in your English quiz.
翻译： 我很高兴地通知您，您在英语测验中表现良好。
Formal
2. Please RSVP at your earliest
convenience.
翻译： 请在您方便的最早时间回复 (RSVP)。
Formal
3. We would be delighted if you could visit
us at your convenience.
翻译： 如果您能在方便的时候来拜访我们，我们将不胜荣幸。
Formal
4. Kindly take this into careful
consideration.
翻译： 请认真考虑此事。
Formal
5. I'm afraid I will not be able to attend
your birthday party.
翻译： 恐怕我无法出席您的生日派对。
Formal
6. I would argue against his point of view.
翻译： 我不赞同他的观点。
Formal
7. Please do not hesitate to contact me
should you require assistance.
翻译： 如果需要帮助，请随时联系我。
Formal
8. May you endure these challenges with
strength and perseverance.
翻译： 愿你坚强、有毅力地克服这些挑战。
💥 First Principles: Interjections (Tone Words)
Interjections are the "sound effects" of human emotion! They don't follow strict grammar rules. They
just burst out to show exactly how you feel in one quick sound.
海报信息翻译：
城中农场 (Farm in the City)，Seri Kembangan。一个互动的宠物动物园和热带农场。
- 喂养友善的兔子、浣熊和鸟类
- 漫步于郁郁葱葱的花园和动物围栏
- 了解马来西亚农场动物和野生动物
- 为所有年龄段的孩子提供有趣和安全的环境
Section K: Build the Diary Entry
Choose the correct words to complete the diary entry based on the
poster. Watch out for your grammar! 根据海报选择正确的单词来完成日记。注意语法！
Friday, 24 May
Dear Diary,
Today, my school
to Farm in the City in Seri Kembangan. It is a very interesting
.
选项翻译 1： went on a school trip (参加了学校旅行 - 过去式) / go on a school trip (参加学校旅行 - 原形) / going
on a school trip (正在参加学校旅行) 选项翻译 2： shopping mall and cinema (商场和电影院) / petting zoo and tropical farm (互动宠物动物园和热带农场)
/ brick house in the countryside (乡下的砖房)
First, we
and animal enclosures. Then, we had a guided tour and learned about Malaysian farm animals. My
favourite part was
, raccoons and birds.
选项翻译 3： walks through the lush gardens (走过郁郁葱葱的花园 - 现在式) / swim in the river (在河里游泳) /
walked through the lush gardens (走过郁郁葱葱的花园 - 过去式) 选项翻译 4： feed the friendly rabbits (喂友善的兔子 - 语法错，was后需用ing) / feeding the friendly rabbits
(喂友善的兔子 - 正确语法) / eating the friendly rabbits (吃友善的兔子 - 意思错误)
It was a fun and safe environment. I felt very
after walking around all day. Goodnight!
选项翻译 5： scared and anxious (害怕又焦虑) / bored and lazy (无聊又懒惰) / exhausted but happy
(筋疲力尽但很开心)