EXERCISE 1 Name: ...................................................Question:Based on the novel that you have read, write about a character that you admire. Give evidences from the novel to support your answer. Your response should be not less than 50 words.

Answer 1 :I would like to choose the novel The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit. The character that I admire in this novel is . .The .. is because towards the children-Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis. When the children waved at the train in which The Old Gentleman travelled by every morning, he . at them with a warm smile. This gave the children a new hope since they pretended The Old Gentleman knew their father. he is also . . This can be seen when he was willing to upon reading a letter written by Bobbie. Eventually, he .. .Next, he is also . This is portrayed when ., he gives generously. He also each, for their bravery in saving the train.In conclusion, we should have good qualities like The Old Gentleman so that we will live at peace and be loved by others.

* The Old Gentleman * generous* helpful* awarded the children a beautiful gold watch* investigate the truth about Father * first reason* Bobbie writes to him for help to get better food for their sick mother,* he is kind* waved back* Secondly,* managed to prove that their father was innocent.

Answer 2:I would like to choose the novel The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit. The character that I admire in this novel is Roberta, ..The is because . This can be seen when she took care of her sick mother. Knowing that they did not afford to get medicine and food as prescribed by the doctor, Bobbie wrote to The Old Gentleman to ask for help and luckily he was willing to help them. .. , she is also .. . This is shown when .. She waved the red flags and shouted even the train came extremely fast.Next, Bobbie also portrays a .. character. This is depicted ... She .In conclusion, Bobbie really shows good qualities which we can imitate to improve our socialization in daily life. * brave * wrote to The Old Gentleman once again seeking for help which later, proved that her father is innocent* she is responsible* Secondly* first reason* she dared to run on to the railway line to save the train from the landslide* when she did not give up finding a way to save his father from false accusation* persistent* also known as Bobbie.

EXERCISE 2Question: Based on the novel that you have read, write about an event that you find interesting. Give evidence from the novel to support your answer. Your response should be not less than 50 words.

Answer: I would like to choose the novel The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit. The event that I find interesting is .When the children heard a noise which was getting louder, they found out that the hillside gradually came crashing down on the railway line below. They acted fast and finally managed to save the .. . I think this event is interesting because it shows that the children are . . For example, upon watching the incident, Peter quickly said that they need something red because... . Phyllis then responded promptly to .. They cut it into six pieces to make . Next, this event also shows that the childrens . . For instance, Bobbie dare to run on to the line even the train came very fast and the lines began to shake. She waved her two flags while shouting stop and eventually ...................................................... . In conclusion, saving the train is the part that I like most since it shows the childrens courage to take action. If they do nothing, the . and they could no longer meet The Old Gentleman. * accident would have killed many lives * saving the train.* bravery* six flags.* the train stopped just twenty metres from her.* use their red petticoat.* quick-thinker* red means danger* six flags.

EXERCISE 3Question:Based on the novel that you have read, write about a theme which you find interesting in the story. Give evidence from the novel to support your answer. Your response should be not less than 50 words.

Answer: I would like to choose the novel The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit. One theme that I find interesting throughout the story is the act of kindness.Firstly, .. did show her act of kindness when she ....................................................... . As the eldest of three, she tried her best to find a way to get things as prescribed by the doctor to cure her mother. She ended up writing to The Old Gentleman who kindly helped them by giving things needed in a big box. Moreover, Bobbie also portrays her kindness when she ............................................................................. . Together with Phyllis and Peter, she made ....................................................................... and managed to stop the train by waving at it. The accident should have killed many lives if Bobbie did not act fast.The act of kindness is also shown through The Old Gentleman. He always lends the children a helping hand when they are in need. For example, he helped to ... . He also gave things like medicine, food and red roses to the sick mother of the children. Lastly, the children show their kindness in the tunnel who happened to be The Old Gentlemans grandson. They bring Jim to their house and Mother called the doctor check up on Jim although they do not know much about him.In conclusion the act of kindness is evident throughout the story. We should be kind to others so that God will bless our lives.

* Bobbie* by helping an injured boy; Jim* release Father from false allegation.* saved the 11.29 train from an accident.* nursed her sick mother.* six flags using the red petticoat