Proficiency in writing
Here are ways to improve one’s proficiency in writing: 1. Expand your vocabulary
Recognise words and use the words in your writing
2. Master English spelling
Incorrect spelling changes the meaning of your sentence.
3. Read regularly
It is a great way to get an idea of the different styles of writing
4. Improve your knowledge of grammar
It improves the quality of your writing
5. Keep writing
Practice makes perfect, so keep writing.
TASK 1: Name the items shown in the pictures. TASK 2: Choose and write the words in the correct columns.
valley hill make a fire cliff first-aid kit set up camp
climb forest matches flashlight cross campsite
hike cut firewood stream fishing river backpack
waterfall tent playing games lake cooking stove
build a fire trail hiking shoes pitch the tents clothing
leave no trace water filter mountain food bug spray TASK 3: Match the meanings in Column B to the words given in Column A. TASK 4: Fill in the blanks with the words given below.
My First Camping Trip
During the school holidays last month, I participated in a three-day camp organised by the Boy Scouts Association of my school. It was my first camping experience.
Early in the morning of the first day, all of us gathered in front of our school. Two school buses took us to the (1) __________. It was about two hours ride away from our school. Once we reached our destination, we alighted from the bus and hiked through the (2) __________ to the campsite which was about 200 metres away.
At the camping site, we were divided into 10 patrols. Our first task was to (3) __________. Our patrol leaders taught us how to (4) __________. All of us worked together, so the tents were soon put up. After that, we prepared lunch. Members of each patrol were supposed to make their own meals. My fellow patrol members and I helped to (5) __________, fetch water from the stream and do some (6) __________, (7) __________ with a bow drill and cook a meal. The meal was not very delicious, but we ate it anyway because we were very hungry.
After dinner, we had some free time. We had a good time chatting and (8) __________. We also slept soundly that night as we were exhausted from the activities all day long.
On the second day, we visited an Iban longhouse. We had to (9) __________ for around 2 hours before reaching the traditional longhouse, where we were warmly welcomed by the longhouse chief and the occupants. After the longhouse tour and we went back to our camp before nightfall. After dinner, we gathered around a campfire, and (10) _________ songs.
On the last day of the camp, we participated in a cross-country race, in which we had to follow a (11) __________ of small bits of white paper across fields, forests and hills. The cross-country race lasted until the afternoon. The next morning all of us prepared to go home. We (12) ________________ and cleaned up the site. Overall, I felt extremely grateful and pleased to have taken part in the camp.
TASK 5: Make sentences using the words given:
1. valley : ______________________________________________________________________
2. climb : ______________________________________________________________________
3. hike : ______________________________________________________________________
4. waterfall : ______________________________________________________________________
5. build a fire : ______________________________________________________________________
TASK 6: Correct the errors in the following sentences.
1. The Girl Guides are carried backpacks. _____________________________________________________________________ 2. Three scouts go to the river to fetch water. _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Hiking made everyone feeling exhausted. _____________________________________________________________________ 4. The children sat around the fire while toast marshmallows. _____________________________________________________________________ 5. Daniel sang a song while playing some guitar. _____________________________________________________________________