Questions:

Based on the novel sing to the dawn by Minfong

Ho , it is true that one has to face many
challenges in her life before reaching his or her
goal. Based on one of the novels that you have
studied, describe how far this is true and support
your answer with textual evidence.
Answers:
Introduction
Based on the novel sing to the dawn by Minfong
Ho, it is true that one has to face many challenges in
life before __________ his or her goal. An obvious
example is the main character, Dawan, who has faced
many __________ in her way to catch her dream to study
in city school.
obstacles
reaching
Contents
1.
One of the obstacles faced by Dawan is facing
her brother, Kwais initially jealousy that leads to a
_______ between the two previously-close siblings. They
had stop talking nicely to each other for sometimes. It
started right after the __________ ring at school in the
first day she knew the result. Dawan called out for Kwai
who was standing alone in the _________ but he just
turned away and stalked out abruptly. In my opinion,
one should not feel __________ of their siblings success;
instead, they should be proud of them.
jealous
doorway
rift
bell
2. The _____________ got worst when Dawan told her
family about the scholarship result. Her father was very

angry and dont want Dawan to go there. In chapter

three, at the first Dawan asked his permission to study
at the city, he even ________ Dawan for stealing her
brothers only opportunity to study in city school. Her
father thinks that proper study in the city is no place for
a girl. He thinks even if Dawan success, she still could
not make any __________ to their village. I think her
father should not mind about the gender discrimination.
He cannot stop Dawan from being successful in her life
just because she is a girl. He should give her an
_____________ to shoe what she is capable of.
misunderstanding
accused
changes
opportunity
3. Lastly, Dawan face another ____________ when she
and her mother went to see her cousin, Noi, and his
husband, Ghan. However, they _______________________
her to convince her father to let her study in the city
school. In the meantime a truth was discovered when
they actually tells Dawan and her mother about how
the city actually are. In chapter four, Noi has described
the city as ______________. She also adds that the city is
not suitable for a young, healthy girl. In my opinion, Noi
should help Dawan as her family member. Besides, she
has to think positive about Dawan.
cruel and ugly
do not want to help her
problem
Conclusion
The
conclusion
is,
Dawan
is
a
very
__________________ girl. Even though she had faced a lot
of obstacles, she still wanted to study in the city
school. Dawan was nervous and worried at the start but
she became calmer and more confident towards the

end. She ___________ her fears by presenting a logical

and sensible appeal to her father. Her sincere and calm
appeal helped her father ____________ that Dawan too
had a dream that her father could share in.
realise
determined and ambitious
overcame
** Please write your answer in paragraphs. Good luck!