Form 5 Workbook – pg.

172 (Captain Nobody- Characters)

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.
Dear Mr. Kilmer - Anne Schraff
Captain Nobody - Dean Pitchford
Sing to the Dawn - Minfong Ho
Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.
Based on the novel you have studied, write about a character1 that you like.
With close reference to the text, explain his or her qualities that inspire2 you.

Instruction: fill in the blanks with the words from the box above each paragraph.
Sample Answer:
small fun

Based on the novel “Captain Nobody” by Dean Pitchford, the character that I like is Cecil. Although
Cecil was short, ______________ and weak, but he was a positive child as he has ______________ energy
and it was infectious 3to those around him as he spread 4joy to them.

Cecil best
Firstly, ______________ not only was spirited, he also cheered up Newt when Newt was feeling
down. Although Cecil was not someone who made the ______________choices, he had the power of
persuasion. Often he did not think ahead like telling Ricky about Fercious but he was not a coward. Ricky
was brawny or rather less brainy.

good laugh

Secondly, Cecil was a ______________ and loyal friend. When Newt came to class wearing Captain
Nobody’s costume, Cecil made everyone think that Captain Nobody was somebody special and famous. He
did not ______________ at his friend but made the best of the situation.

dream composer

Moreover, Cecil was also a person who never gave up. He loved to play drums but did not own a
drum set. He kept on practising and even got an old drum from the dumpster. His ______________ was to
be a drummer. His determination showed that there was very little that could dissuade him from that dream.
Even during Halloween, he went as a famous______________.

He always came through with his friends. His courage was admirable when it came to sticking up for
his friends. When Newt had to climb the water tower to get to Reggie Ratner, Cecil created a diversion to
help his friend.

In conclusion, Cecil is humorous, a good and loyal friend and a person who never gav up. Cecil’s
character taught us to strive while pursuing our dream regardless of what other people would say about us.

1
Watak
2
Menjadi inspirasi; dorongan
3
merebak
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menyebarkan