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ENGLISH PERFECT SCORE

SPM 2017

MODULE 1

PAPER 1
DIRECTED WRITING [35 marks]

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TOTAL MARKS FOR DIRECTED WRITING

Aspects Marks
Format 3
Content 12
Language 20
TOTAL 35

Past Years Question

Year Format Task

1997 An article for school newspaper To inform students about the nature club and
persuade them to join.
1998 A format letter to the Manager of a factory To request a visit for your school consumer
club.
1999 A report to the principal To inform the principal about the poor
condition and services or the library.
2000 An information letter to your mother To ask for some money to buy a birthday gift
for your brother.
2001 An article for your school magazine How cope with stress
2002 A talk to other students Road Safety
2003 A formal letter to your teacher To state the choice made by your class on a
trip after the end-of-year examination and give
reasons for the choice.
2004 A report for the principal To write on matters in your school which could
be improved
2005 A letter to a friend (informal letter) To describe your experiences at a three-day
outdoor camp.
2006 A letter to a friend (informal letter) To give reasons why he/she would make a
good Head Prefect
2007 A talk to students To give a talk on a reference book that is
useful for secondary students
2008 An article for a school magazine To write an article about your friend.
2009 A report to the principal To give reasons for the lack of interest in
sports and provide suggestions to overcome
the problems.
2010 A letter to your cousin To tell him/her about the benefits of the
National Service Programme and to
encourage him/her to go.
2011 A speech to Red Crescent Society To inform them on how to manage a sprained
members ankle.
2012 A letter to younger sister (informal letter) To advise her on how to spend her money
wisely.
2013 A letter to the Town Council (formal letter) Complaint about poor condition in Indah
Recreational Park.
2014 Report/article/speech/talk

Credited by Sir Marzuqi M. Salleh Professional Master in Education

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1.You are unhappy with the poor condition and services of your school library. Write a
report to your principal. You must use the notes given below.

Rude librarian
Insufficient space
Old furniture
Old and torn books
Faulty media equipment
Short borrowing period

When writing the report, you should remember:

to provide a title
to use all the notes given
the elaborate the notes

Example answer 1

To: The Principal of Sekolah Menengah Sains Bertam F1

The Poor Conditions And Services By The Library

F2

My name is Ahmad Bin Mohd. Ali. I am very unhappy with the

Introduction
conditions and services provided by our school library. This is a serious
matter and should be solved as soon as possible.
First of all, the librarians are very rude. They often scold us
C1
when we return the books late although we pay the fine. It is hard to
E1
see them smile. So I hope you will do something about this.
There is insufficient place to sit and read. Our school has
C2
about 1000 students. The library is too small. We have to stand and sit
E2
outside the library along the corridor to read books or newspaper.
Besides, the library has old furniture. The chairs are all rusty
C3
and some even broken. The tables are shaking and might fall one day.
The racks are very old. We are afraid if would fall anytime. I request the
E3
school to buy new furniture.
Apart from that, our library is filled with old and torn books,

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which are not suitable for the students. Some of us have asked the C4
teacher in charge to buy new books but he said the library has financial E4
problems.
Other than that, the media equipment is faulty. The students
cannot access computers anytime they want. The television cannot be C5
switched on. We hope that the school will buy a new television or repair E5
the old one.
Finally, the students are not satisfied with the borrowing period,
which is too short. We can only borrow the reference books for two C6
days. We can borrow the story books for one week. We hope the library E6
would expand the borrowing period. This is all I would like to complain
about. I hope you will look into this matter as soon as possible.

Reported by,

(Ahmad bin Mohd. Ali)

Student from form 5A,
SM Sains Bertam,
Pulau Pinang. F3

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2. Imagine that you were very dissatisfied with the food and service at an expensive
restaurant where you entertained your family. Write a letter of complaint to the
restaurants management. Include the following points:
- Rude waiters
- Poorly cooked food
- Unhygienic conditions
- Wrongly totalled bill
- Noisy surroundings
- Old and uncomfortable furniture

In your letter you should:

- state your complaint
- elaborate on your complaints
- ask the management to rectify the complaints
- express your thoughts about dining at the restaurant again

Example answer 2

Lot A13 Taman Berjaya,

Nibung Tebal, F1
14300 N.Tebal,
Pulau Pinang.

The Manager,
Seasons Restaurant,
Jalan Simpang Ampat,
13500 Simpang Ampat. 09 SEPTEMBER 2016 F2

Dear Sir,

Complaint About Unsatisfactory Food And Restaurant Service

I wish to express my dissatisfaction about the food and service at your

established and well-known restaurant. On behalf of my family, I would Introduction

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like to raise a few points regarding this matter. My family and I had
dinner at your restaurant on 08 September 2016 to celebrate my
mothers 50th birthday. We expected to have a great time at your
seafood restaurant but unfortunately we did not.

2. Your waiters treated us rudely and inconsiderately. We had to wait

for about half an hour before we could order any food. The waiter C1
spoke to us rudely whilst taking the orders. In fact, he scolded my E1
mother who wanted to have a cup of tea without sugar. He claimed that
the restaurant does not serve such a drink. For your information, my
mother has diabetes and is trying to avoid taking sugary food and drinks.

3. The poorly cooked food was also unsatisfactory. We were C2

surprised to find out that the roast chicken and fish that we had ordered E2
were still raw and inedible. The mushroom soup tasted a bit sour and
the fried prawn was overcooked. We made a complaint about the food to
your waiters and cooks but no further action was taken.

4. Besides, the poorly served food we also felt uncomfortable with the
dirty and unhygienic conditions at your restaurant. The food was C3
greasy. There were some cats wandering searching for food. These bad E3
conditions are harmful as they might get food poisoning and other health
problems.

5. I nearly lost RM57 as a result of the wrongly totalled bill I was C4

given. It was my sister who noticed the unreasonable price of the food. E4
Then, we recounted the bill and found that out it was wrongly calculated.
The total was supposed to be RM120 but the calculation made by the
cashier showed RM177.

6. Another problem that spoiled our evening was the noisy C5

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surroundings, especially the yelling of waiters and waitresses calling E5

names and taking orders from the customers. Besides this, the loud
music and noise coming from the kitchen also contributed to this
unsatisfactory situation. What more disappointing were the defective
fans and air-conditioners? The weather was very humid and there were
a lot of people in the restaurant. There are also old and uncomfortable C6
furniture in your restaurant.

7. Hereby, I would like to make suggestions to help you solve these

problems. First of all, I suggest that you look at your restaurant and
make sure no more cats and other stray animals are on your premise.
You should also train your waiters and cooks to provide good service E6
and food to customers. It would be better to use a calculator to avoid
mistakes in totalling the bill. You need to repair the defective fans and
air-conditioners immediately. Last but not least, cleanliness should be
maintained in all parts of your restaurant. I hope that you will look into
these complaints and take immediate actions. It is very important to
remember that The Better The Service, The Better The Business.

Thanking you in advance for your co-operation.

Yours faithfully,
Rodziana F3
(RODZIANA RAZALI)

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3.You are the President of the Environmental Club of your school. You have been
requested by your principal to give a speech during school assembly. Your speech is in
conjunction with the Love your Environment campaign. Using the notes below, write
your speech.

o Collect waste material and separate

o Send to recycling centers/Collect old newspapers
o Poster competition
o Do not litter

Example answer 3

A very good morning I bid to the principal, Pn. Aqilah binti Ahmad, F1
senior assistants, teachers and friends.

I am Izzairy bin Azmie, proudly standing here as the President of F2

the Environmental Club, and am really honoured to be given this Introduction
opportunity to talk to all of you today. In conjunction with the Love your
Environment campaign, I would like to talk about the activities to be Guide
carried out to show that we love our environment. statement

As students, it is our responsibility to keep our environment

clean. We play a vital role in protecting our environment. A lot of waste E1
can be reused such as bottles, cans, and newspapers. Therefore, every
morning we will go around the school compound and collect all waste C1
materials. Then we must separate these waste products in different E2

garbage bags. These garbage bags will then be sent to Recycling

Centre.

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The next activity is collecting old newspapers from our home.

You are requested to collect old newspapers and bring them to C2
school every morning. The collection centre will be the school canteen. E3
There will be someone from the club who will be in charge of the E4
collection. Please make sure that you tie the newspapers into bundles
before handing them in.

Another activity that will be held is the poster competition. C3

Anyone interested must register with Lim May May from Form 5 Mulia. E5
The closing date of submission is the 10th March 2011. The theme of
the posters must follow the theme of our campaign. The first prize E6
winner will get a book voucher of RM200, the second prize winner will
get a book voucher of RM100, and the third prize winner will receive a
book voucher of RM50.

Finally, I wish to give a word of reminder to you all. Please do C4

not litter. We must avoid the habit of throwing rubbish indiscriminately. E7
We must always remember that a cleaner environment would ensure a E8
happier and healthier life. I would like to make an appeal for full
cooperation from all parties to make this campaign a success. With F3
that, thank you.

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4.You find that many of your friends are under a lot of pressure. They spend most of
their day studying and appear to suffer from stress. Write an article for your school
newsletter on how to cope with stress.

Include the following points:

Regular exercise
Hobbies
Work in groups
Balanced meals
Enough sleep
Study skills
Make a check-list
Seek advice
Talk to your family
Listen to music
Counsellors
Game

Coping with Stress F1

by Wira Mohamad F2

The phenomenon of students under pressure is evident from the

behaviour of those students affected. I am a student and I know when Introduction
my friends are under pressure. Some of those active ones will suddenly
turn passive. Some will become too quiet while some tend to get Guide
angry fast. statement
There are many ways one can get rid of stress. Firstly, student,
especially teenagers, must go for regular exercise. A brisk walk in the
park would release a lot of tension. Students should play football, C1
hockey, basketball and badminton to reduce stress. C12
Exercise is also said to relax the body muscles and keep you
calm. Students must have hobbies such as reading, collecting stamps,
fishing or listening to music of your choice. These leisure activities C2
help keep students free from school-related stress. C10

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Therefore, students should plan a time-table. They can also

work in groups to solve some of their academic problems. Besides
making friends and discussing certain issues, group discussions can C3
help improve study skills. One of these is the ability to make a check-
list of all the activities planned and carried out. This in turn will make C6/C7
studying more effective and avoid unnecessary pressure.
Students should also have balanced meals and enough sleep.
These are said to be basic to healthy lives. Students, especially those C4/C5
in examination classes, must sleep and eat well because a healthy
body creates a healthy mind. However, the process of going to sleep
can sometimes be difficult. Hence, it is necessary to seek advice from
those whom we trust and love. Counsellors in school are helpful but C8
you can always talk to your family first. However, if nothing works, C11
there is a need to seek treatment from the relevant authorities. You may C9
be surprised but a friend of mine said that screaming at the mountains
and laughing your heart out can take away stress.
F3

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Section A: Directed Writing

[35 marks]
You are the president of the English Language Society in your school. You noticed that most of
your friends are stressed about the SPM examinations. Write a speech on how to cope with the
problem to be delivered during an assembly.

WAYS TO DEAL WITH EXAM STRESS

Early preparations
Eat nutritious food
Do regular physical activities
Attend motivational talks or seminars
Talk to friends

Last minute preparations

Think positive
Take a short break
Have an early night
Keep your phones away

When writing your speech you should remember to:

address the audience
use all the content points given
give examples / further details for each content point
add any relevant information of your own
write in paragraphs
end the speech appropriately

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Section A: Directed Writing

[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

You are the Head Prefect of your school. You received many complaints from the students
concerning the school canteen. You have decided to write a report to the principal to complain
about the conditions of the canteen. Write your report based on the information below.

Complaints on the canteen

Food Cleanliness
Not nutritious Food exposed to flies
Not tasty Dirty cutlery
Limited choices Clogged and smelly drains
Too expensive

Workers
Rude
Poor personal hygiene
Not enough workers

When writing the report, you should remember:

- to give a suitable title
- to use all the information given
- to add two other complaints of your own
- to provide an ending
- to indicate your name and position

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Section A: Directed Writing

[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

You are not satisfied with the conditions in your neighbourhood. You would like the District
Council to take immediate action. Write a letter of complaint to the District Officer to express
your dissatisfaction regarding this matter. You should include the following points in your letter:
rubbish dumped along roadside
playground not maintained
roads with potholes
stray cats and dogs increasing in number
clogged and smelly drains
long and uncut grass

When writing the letter, you should remember to:

include all the points given
elaborate on all the points given
lay out the letter correctly

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Section A: Directed Writing

[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

The English Society of your school recently organised A Caring Society Week. During that
week, the members visited the following institutions in your town to express their care and
concern in various ways. Write an article for your school magazine based on all the notes
below.
Monday: Golden Years Home for the aged
distribute food hampers and entertain residents
Wednesday: House of Hope for disabled children
offer private tuition and organise story-telling session
Thursday: Seri Insan Home for under-privileged children
treat them to Kenny Fried Chicken and take them to the zoo
Saturday: Mutiara General Hospital
play board games and decorate childrens ward

When writing the article you should remember:

to give an appropriate title
to use all the given points
to add relevant details
to write in paragraphs

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PAPER 1
CONTINUOUS WRITING
[50 marks]

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CONTINUOUS WRITING

Language 20 marks

Mark range Description of criteria

A The language is entirely accurate apart from very occasional first
44 - 50 drafts slips
Sentence structure is varied and sophisticated shows the
candidate is able to use various types of sentences to achieve a
particular effect.
Vocabulary is wide and used with precision.
Punctuation is accurate and helpful to the reader.
Spelling is accurate across the full range of vocabulary used.
Paragraphs are well-planned, have unity and are linked.
The topic is addressed with consistent relevance.
The interest of the reader is aroused and sustained throughout the
writing.
B The language is accurate; occasional errors are either minor or first
38 - 43 draft slips.
Sentences show some variation of length and type, including some
complex sentences.
Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended shades of meaning
with some precision
Punctuation is almost always accurate and generally helpful
Spelling is nearly always accurate
Paragraphs show some evidence of planning, have unity and are
usually appropriately linked.
The piece of writing is relevant to the topic and the interest of the
reader is aroused and sustained through most of the composition.

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CONTINUOUS WRITING

Aspects Marks
Format
Content 50
Language
TOTAL 50

Question Format points (3M) Content points Elaboration Language

(10 + 2 ) points points
FORMAL 1. Address of the Include all the Give details / 20 marks-
LETTER sender given content explains / according to
2. Address of the points suggestions criteria
recipient
3. Date
4. Salutation
5. Heading/tittle
6. Closure
7. Signature
8. Name and post of
the sender
INFORMAL 1. Address of the Include all the Give details / 20 marks-
LETTER sender given content explains / according to
2. Date points suggestions criteria
3. Salutation
4. Closure
5. Signature
6. Name of the sender
REPORT 1. Title Include all the Give details / 20 marks-
2. Address given content explains / according to
3. Signature points suggestions criteria
4. Name of the write
5. Post of the write
ARTICLE 1. Title Include all the Give details / 20 marks-
2. Name of the write given content explains / according to
points suggestions criteria
TALK/SPEECH 1. Greeting Include all the Give details / 20 marks-
2. Introduction/opening given content explains / according to
speech points suggestions criteria
3. Ending

REMINDERS

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COHESIVE DEVICES
Cohesive devices Function Example
Firstly, secondly, first, To show the logical order of Firstly, the Internet plays an
second, finally, lastly, for ideas or time sequence important role in the world of
one thing, to begin with, communication.
next

Also, similarly, furthermore, To link ideas together .the Internet also saves time as
likewise, moreover messages can be delivered in a
matter of seconds.
Besides, other than that, To add ideas and to link the Besides, the Internet also save
apart from that, on top of new ideas to the previous time as messages can be
that, in addition ideas delivered in a matter of seconds.
This is because, this is due To provide a reason to This is because the Internet offers
to the fact that illustrate an ideas provided easy and inexpensive ways to
earlier communicate such as e-mails,
messenger, chatting,
teleconferencing and blogger.

In sum, in short, in To summarize ideas either at In conclusion, it is undeniable

conclusion, to conclude, all the end of sections or to that Internet brings us many
in all, overall, to summarize explicitly state that the essay advantages.
is concluding
Which is to say, in other To reinforce the previous idea In other wards, the Internet helps
wars, this is by expressing it in a slightly to promote students learning.
different way to make it more
explicit
For example, for instance, To provide an example in . the Internet offers easy and
such as, namely, order to illustrate an idea inexpensive ways to communicate
specifically such as e-mails, messenger,
chatting, teleconferencing and
blogger.
Consequently, thus, as a To demonstrate that the Therefore, I strongly disagree with
result, hence, so, therefore following idea is a result of the writers opinions which were
the previous idea published in your editorial column.

On the other hand, on the To signal differences or Instead, we should make full use
contrary, in contrast, alternatives between two of the Internet to benefit mankind.
alternatively, conversely, by ideas
comparison, instead,
instead of

Though, however, To state an opposing idea However, I do agree up to a

nevertheless, in sprite of certain point with the writer that the
that Internet has the potential to

distract students from their studies.

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LIST OF USEFUL IDOMS/PHRASES

1. Absence makes the heart grow fonder 17. From cradle to the grave
(We miss our friends and relatives more (throughout ones life)
when they are away) eg. Whatever you learn now, you should
eg. She use to quarrel with her sister remember it from cradle to the grave.
but now, she misses her. It is a case of
absence makes the heart grow fonder. 18. Give a big hand
(to clap/applause)
2. All and sundry eg. Everybody gave a big hand after the
(everybody, all types of people) dancers finished their beautiful
eg. The governments new rule performance.
concerns all and sundry.
19. Give a pat on the back
3. As different as night and day (to praise/congratulate someone)
(completely different) eg. Although Lim did not excel in his
eg. The twins sister may look alike but exams, his parents gave him a pat on the
their mannerisms are as different as back for trying hard.
night and day.
20. Green with envy
4. Bed of roses (feeling very envious)
(a happy, comfortable situation) eg. If you buy a new car, your
eg. Life is not always a bed of roses. At neighbours will be green with envy.
times, it can be challenging too.
21. Haste makes waste
5. Boiling point (doing something in a hurry will spoil the
(when one is very angry) work)
eg. When he repeated the mistake for eg. She was in such a hurry that she
the third time, the teachers reached the spilt the milk on the floor. Haste makes
boiling point. waste.

6. Cost a bomb 22. In hot water

(very expensive) (in serious trouble)
eg. His new bungalow house cost a eg. The principal caught him red-handed
bomb. vandalizing. Now, he is in hot water.

7. Curry favour with someone 23. On the dot

(to sweet talk/pretending to be nice to (at exactly the right time)
someone for owns advantage) eg. We are expected to be at there at
eg. Some students have been currying 2.30 on the dot.
favour with the new form teacher.
24. On ones high horse
8. Cut your coat according to your cloth (very arrogant/proud)
(adjust the spending expenses according eg. She has been on her high horse ever
to the money one has) since she was admitted to the prestigious

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eg. That shirt is too expensive, so I have university.

to cut may coat according to my cloth.
25. Pride and joy.
9. Dream come true (A special object that is someones love
(a wish has come true) and pride)
eg. Having you as a friend is a dream eg. The table that he built on his own, is
come true. his pride and joy.

10. Dyed in the wool 26. Shake like a leaf.

(holds certain principles/believes (to tremble with fear)
strongly since small) eg. The boy who was caught stealing,
eg. For a person dyed in the wool, it was was shaking like a leaf.
difficult for him to change his ideas and
values. 27. Show ones true colours.
(to show ones true character)
11. Eat humble pie eg. He pretended to be generous but he
(to be apologetic when proven wrong) showed his true colours when he refused
eg. Youll have to eat humble pie if youre to donate money to charity.
proved wrong.
28. See red.
12. Every nook and cranny (to become very angry)
(everywhere) eg. My mother saw red when she caught
eg. They searched every nook and me coming home late at night.
cranny for the missing book but to no
avail. 29. Thick and fast
(comes in great numbers and fast)
13. Fall on deaf ears eg. Offers to help the tragedy-stricken
(did not pay attention to advice/warning) family came thick and fast.
eg. The teachers advice to him seemed
to have fallen on deaf ears. 30. Tom, Dick and Harry.
(anybody)
14. Few and far between eg.We do not want ant Tom, Dick and
(Very few/limited) Harry to enter the hall.
eg. Good jobs with bright chances for
promotion are few and far between. 31. Ways and means.
(methods or ways to do something)
15. Fish out of water eg. There are ways and means of
(someone who is uncomfortable with the making money through business deals.
surroundings) Absence makes the heart grow fonder

eg. I was like a fish out of water as I was

not familiar with the place.

16. From A to Z
(to know everything in detail)
eg. You should know the details of the
topic from A to Z.

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TYPES OF WRITING

NARRATIVE ARGUMANTATIVE DESCRIPTIVE FACTUAL

STATE THEIR DESCRIBE A

WRITE A STORY VIEWS SCENE/EVENT, BASED ON FACTS

PLACE, PERSON

SAMPLE OUTLINE FOR ESSAY

HOW TO GET EXCELLENT RESULTS IN THE TITLE
EXAMINATION
Introduction
A. Background information Introduction (P1)
B. Follow a few guidelines to get good results

Body
A. Important to pay attention to class
1. To understand teacher
2. Will not miss valuable information Paragraph 2
3. To take notes to study and revise

B. Study throughout class and not before exam

1. Become confused because too much to study Paragraph 3
2. Panic leads to stress
3. Study at eleventh hour too late

C. Prepare timetable
1. To allocate time effectively Paragraph 4
2. Time is not wasted on other activities
3. Stick to schedule to get benefit

Conclusion
A. Can achieve success Conclusion (P5)
B. Follow guidelines

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Example 1

HOW TO GET EXCELLENT RESULTS ON YOUR EXAMINATION

Thomas Edison, one of the worlds leading inventors once

remarked that genius was two per cent inspiration and ninety-eight
per cent perspiration. He worked very hard often 20 hours a day
doing hundreds of experiments before he could produce an invention. Introduction
As a student, do you work as hard as Edison to achieve success in
your studies, by getting excellent results in your examination? Do you
know how to do it? Here are a few guidelines you can follow to Thesis
ensure that you do very well in your exams. statement

Firstly, it is important that you pay attention during class. Main point
This is to make sure that you understand whatever has been taught. If Elaborate
you talk with your friends or daydream when the teacher is teaching,
you will miss valuable information. Do not depend on your friends to Example
explain the part of the class that you have missed. This is because
they themselves might not have understood it. Besides, you need to
concentrate on the class to take down notes which will help you to Effect
study and revise for test or exams.

Secondly, you must study throughout the year and not just Main point
before exams. A last-minute preparation will make you confused Elaborate
because you have so much to study in such a short time. This might Example
lead to panic and eventually stress. To prevent this from happening to
you, put in regular hours of private study throughout the year. Do not Effect
leave it until the eleventh hour. By then it will be too late.

Finally, you should prepare a timetable for revision. You need Main point
to have a study schedule or a plan of work for each day so that your Elaborate

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time will be allocated effectively. A timetable will ensure that you do not Example
waste your precious time on activities that are not related to study.
However, having a good plan will not benefit you, unless you stick to it. Effect

You have to work smart so as to get excellent results in your

examination. To work smart means working hard and ensuring that
there is a system in your study. If you follow the guidelines given Sum up /
above, you will definitely achieve success in your examination. conclusion

Example 2

Traffic jams have become one of the aspects of Malaysian

lifestyles. Why do you think this is so? Discuss.

Malaysia is well known for a number of things like good food,

beautiful beaches, tallest building, friendly Malaysians and not
forgetting terrible traffic jams. Yes, traffic jams have become one of the Introduction
aspects of Malaysian lifestyles. In fact, some of us even use traffic
jams as our excuse when we are late in submission of assignments.
Why are we putting up with these traffic jams? There are many Thesis
reasons for this phenomenon of traffic jams in our lives. statement

In this affluent society, owning a car is not impossible Main point

dream. Most of us are able to own a car because of the low affordable Elaborate
installments schemes offered nowadays. Buying a car is indeed a
necessity. Besides, nowadays it is very common to see a family with at Example
least two cars. These of course have contributed to the large number Effect
of vehicles on the roads.

Another factor contributing to the increasing traffic jams is Main point

Malaysians are not in the habit of car pooling. In many ways, we Elaborate

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are conceited selfish lots as we do not want to create inconvenience Example

for ourselves and also not to trouble other people. Thought we are
aware of the benefit of car pooling to reduce traffic jams, we are still far Effect
from getting ourselves to embrace the practice of car pooling.

Next, Malaysians are immune to the traffic jams. They have Main point
become a part and parcel of our lives. Most of us will just shrug our Elaborate
shoulders and accept the frustrations of being caught in the traffic jams
as something that cannot be avoided. Even when there is the ease of Example
travelling in our Light Rail Transport (LRT) which has been hailed as
the solution to reduce traffic congestion, many of us still prefer to travel Effect
in the comfort of our own car.

In conclusion, traffic jams will continue to be part of our lifestyle

for years to come, if our mentality for comfort, convenience and social
status remains the same. We need to change our attitude if the
problem of traffic jams is to be alleviated. We need too to change our
mindset and try to make use of the public transportation system Sum up
or to car-pool whenever we can.

Example 3

The Challenges that teenagers face in life today.

The teenagers of today face a rapidly changing world with many

challenges. They are confronted with many social issues in life. These
young people are at stage of their lives where they have a sense of
critical perspective in what they see across the world. Challenges Introduction

come in various forms: neglect, peer pressure, identity problems,

drugs, eating disorders and others. Our young people need to be en

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courage to grow to be productive citizens of the country but first, Thesis

we need to know the challenges that these teenagers face on a statement
daily basis.

It is generally believed that the teenager years are Main point

characterized by rebellion and confusion, the need for social
acceptance by ones peers as the teenagers struggle to define
their identity to get a focus in life. This is proven to be one of the Elaborate
biggest challenges that teenagers will face today. They evaluate the
performances according to the judgments of others and when they fall Example
short, they are angry, depressed and they blame themselves for falling
short of the expectation of others. Young people, who dress differently,
think differently. They act differently and may be consumed with self-
reproach, anxiety and fear. They think that to be accepted, they must Effect
like the others. They then struggle to be like others and often end up
unhappy and stressed because they are not able to keep up the
charade.

Besides peer pressure, other challenges faced by Main point

teenagers include personal matters of the heart. Because
teenagers are growing up between the stage of being not quite adults Elaborate
and not being children, they have a roller coaster of emotions buried
deep within them. Being in love and falling out of love is a challenge Example
faced by teenagers today. Although the teen years offer new
experiences and challenges that can be exciting, this period of time
can also be stressful. The stress of adolescence is one of many factors
that can make young people unhappy. Because teenagers face
hormonal changes, these can affect their moods. To be able to handle
the different mood swings is also challenging to the teenagers. Effect

Teenagers may become pressurized, stressed out or worse, be

depressed.

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Besides that, the biggest challenge faced by many Main point

teenagers is the need to succeed academically. Studies are a
major challenge for most teenagers and this is by no means getting Elaborate
easier with the stiff competition in the world of education. Students are Example
becoming smarter and the drive to be the best is the constant Effect
challenge faced by many teenagers.

To conclude, all of us need to recognize these challenges

faced by the young people and we have to find ways to help them
overcome their problems. The teenagers who are going through
difficult and tough times need positive, caring people who can steer
them to the right direction so their lives can be shaped into something
positive and meaningful. Teenagers, like all of us, sometimes just Sum up
need help and guidance and ears to listen to their problems.

Example 4

Forming study groups is an effective way f studying. Give your

opinions.

Forming independent study groups is a common phenomenon in Introduction

polytechnics, colleges and universities these days. This concept is also
promoted by the local school authorities as research has proven that
there are many advantages to be derived when students discuss Thesis
lessons in groups. statement

Firstly, study groups help students to gain important values Main point
that cannot be literally taught in class. In study groups, students Elaborate
depend on each other for support. The faith and trust put on members
in group create the bond and bind them together. Members have to be Example

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committed to one another as long as they are part of the group. It is

this interdependence that increases the effectiveness of a study group.
Punctuality is another ground rule that all members come and go as Effect
they like, the bond will be broken and the group will slowly sink.

Secondly, study groups promote active interaction among Main point

students. This is healthy as through interaction students are able to Elaborate
revise lessons that were taught in class and help each other in subject
areas. Lessons which are not understood or covered well in class can Example
be trashed out with friends. This encourages active learning and
students are able to internalize concepts and ideas better in the long
run. Over time students become not just good communicators, but Effect
good listeners as well.

Thirdly, Study groups help students become effective Main point

team players. Generally, students would like to belong to a group they Elaborate
are comfortable with and have faith in. In a study group students have Example
to train themselves to have a positive mindset and to contribute ideas.
This challenges students to increase their knowledge and to prepare
them for challenging tasks in their careers later on in life. If members
are negative, lazy and not committed, they may be rejected by
members. Being effective team members helps prepare students for
the workforce too. Companies these days expect employees to Effect
cooperate and work well in group projects.

In conclusion, the above points show us that study groups have

many advantages to offer the students. All teachers should encourage
and guide their students to form study groups. It may take your time
getting adjusted to group study, but over time you will find it Sum up

rewarding.

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Example 5

Gangsterism has become a problem in many schools these days.

Discuss.
Gangsterism is becoming a growing problem in schools these
days. Although efforts have been taken by school authorities to curb
this problem, unfortunately, it still exists. This inevitably affects the Introduction
teaching and learning process of the students. It is necessary to find
out the reasons why students get involved in gangsterism and to Thesis
look for ways to solve this problem. statement

The main cause for gangsterism, especially in most Main point

secondary schools, is peer pressure. Students, especially at lower Elaborate
secondary level, are sometimes coerced into submitting to their
seniors. These students are afraid that if they do not submit Example
themselves to their seniors, they may be harassed, bullied and even
physically harmed. These seniors become gangsters who normally
target meek and insecure students and lure them with money. Little do Effect
these preys realize that they are unconsciously being initiated into
becoming gang members themselves. This cycle goes on and one
tragedy leads to another.

Another cause for gangsterism is the influence of the home Main point
on students minds. Research has shown that students from broken Elaborate
homes are vulnerable to these activities. These days, with both
parents working, students lack parental love and care. This is Example
compounded if parents bicker and fight all the time while they are at
home. All these may lead to insecurity in students. When this happens, Effect

these innocent victims fall preys to the negative attractions handed to

them by gangsters. Interestingly, one cannot deny that the bond
among gangsters, even at a young age, is solid and strong.

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The family and the school play important roles in curbing Main point
this problem. Firstly, parents should take full responsibility of their Elaborate
children and their daily movements. Care and attention should be
given to children at home to boost their self esteem and to assure
them that their home is their safety zone. There should also be good Example
communication between parents and children. Apart from that, parents
have to make it a point to visit their childrens schools often enough to
get feedback on their childrens performances. In this way, students Effect
will feel belonged and valued and will not be threatened by the tactics
used by gangsters.

In short, the responsibility to curb gangsterism falls on the

shoulders of parents too. The home should be safety net for students
not just in happier times but also during difficulties. Together with the Sum up
schools, parents can help to reduce or even to eliminate
gangsterism over time.

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Exercise 1
Parents should allow teenagers to make their own decisions. Discuss.

Make an introduction
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Thesis statement ______________________________________________________
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Make body 1
Main point, Elaborate, Example, Effect/Suggestion
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Make body 2
Main point, Elaborate, Example, Effect/Suggestion
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Make body 3
Main point, Elaborate, Example, Effect/Suggestion
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Conclusion
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Exercise 2

Success comes to those who work hard. Do you agree?

Make an introduction

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Make a conclusion

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MODULE 2

GRAMMAR

TOPICS EXTRA

1 NOUNS EXERCISES 1
2 PRONOUNS EXERCISES 2
3 VERBS EXERCISES 3
4 ADJECTIVES EXERCISES 4
5 ADVERBS EXERCISES 5

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1.NOUNS
NOUNS
People Animals Things Places Activities Concepts
girl cat radio Malaysia reading knowledge
boy fish computer town cycling gravity

Proofread the following sentences for errors in countable (singular or plural) and
uncountable nouns. Underline the errors and correct them.

1. Forty childrens from the orphanage were taken on a sightseeing tours round
Putrajaya.
2. How many time have you been to the library?
3. These flower cost about RM 50.
4. My favourite colour are blue and yellow.
5. I can finish reading this books in two week.
6. She is saving some money to buy a new pair of shoe.
7. The furnitures in the room looks old.
8. A kings and queen live in a castle.
9. Insects have three pair of leg, but spiders have four pairs of leg.
10. Shela has three niece and four nephew.
11. There are many interesting place that you can visit in Malaysia.

Proofread the following paragraphs for errors in singular and plural nouns.
Underline the errors and correct them.

A flea markets is a place where peoples can sell thing they no longer need. There are
long table at some flea markets. They may put price tag on the items. Item for sale at
the flea markets can still be used. The owner may have outgrown them or they may just
be tired of them. But they will fit someone else, and they will be new to someone else.
Item at flea market do not cost much money. Some peoples sell hobby project at flea
markets. There are many interesting thing to see and buy at flea markets. (12 errors)

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Make sentences with the suitable nouns.
People (Ali and he)
Example: Ali is a good boy. He is always helping others.
Answer: Ali is a good boy and always helps others.

Animals (cat and they)

Example:

Answer:

Things (internet and it)

Example:

Answer:

Places (Kuala Lumpur and Penang)

Example:

Answer:

Activities (badminton and netball)

Example:

Answer:

Concepts (knowledge and skill)

Example:

Answer:

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2.PRONOUNS
Subject Object Possessive Possessive Reflexive
pronoun pronoun adjective pronoun pronoun
I me my mine Myself
He (Ali) him his his Himself
She (Anis) her her hers Herself
You you your yours Yourself
You you your yours Yourselves
(Ali and Anis)
It (the cat) it its - Itself
We (Ali and I) us our ours Ourselves
They them their theirs themselves
(Ali and Anis)
She eats. Ali likes her. That is her car. That is hers She hurt
(her car). herself.
She baked the
cake herself.

1. They (Dollah and Karim) were absent yesterday.

2. I bought ___________ (the watch) from The Omega Shop.

3. ______________ (My friend and I) go to the library every day.
4. _____________ (Puan Aminah) is a teacher.
5. ____________ (the magazines) are on the table.
6. Give _________ (I) some water.
7. Rohaya taught _________ (her brother) how to swim.
8. _________ (the bomb) destroyed _________ (the buildings).
9. ________ (Father) gave ________ (Rohaya) a computer for her birthday.
10. _________ (Durian, rambutan, and papayas) are local fruits.
11. _________ (the girl) is too young to go to school.
12. _________ (the farmers) kill ___________ (caterpillars) with insecticides.

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Fill in each blank with the correct pronoun.

1. Sarah thinks that she is the most popular girl in her class.
2. One of the ladies left __________ handbag in the toilet.
3. Tina and Tom live with ___________ grandparents.
4. Mr. and Mrs. Gam live in Kota Kinabalu. ________ have lived there for ten years.
5. Most of the students did not bring ____________ books.
6. Azman parked ___________ car in a no-parking zone, so __________ was
towed away.
7. Faridah told ____________ mother that _________ felt ill.

Make sentences with the suitable pronouns.

I
Example: I am a handsome boy. I was popular among the students in the class.

He (Ali)
Example:

She (Anis)
Example:

It (the cat)
Example:

We (Ali and I)
Example:

They (Ali and Anis)

Example:

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3.VERBS

be (is, are, am, was, were) is used to farm tenses.

Verb Tense
Is + going
am + going Present continuous
are + going
was + going
were + going Past continuous

do is used to farm tenses.

Verb Tense
Does + not + go Simple present
Do + not + go
Did + not + go Simple past

have is used to farm tenses.

Verb Tense
Has + gone Present perfect
Have + gone
Had + gone Past perfect

can, could, may, must, will and should is used to farm tenses.
Verb Tense
Can
Could
May + Base form
Must
Will
Should

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Underline the correct verb in brackets.

1. You (are, is) wrong and I (am, are) right.

2. One of the boys (does not have, do not have) a book.

3. Five of the men (has, have) donated blood many times.

4. Either those girls or Ali (has, have) taken my notes by mistake.

5. Mathematics (is, are) an interesting subject.

6. The teacher, as well as the pupils, (are, is) going on a field trip.

7. At the top of that hill (stand, stands) a few houses.

8. There (are, is) not much sugar left in the container.

9. Some of the students in this class (do not, does not) do their assignments.

10. Everybody (is, are) invited to party.

Use the simple present tense form of the verb in the brackets.

1. Do (Do) you have a brother?

2. Lions and tigers ___________ (be) wild animals.

3. We ____________ (celebrate) Teachers Day on 16 May every year.
4. The plural of fly __________ (be) flies.
5. Your hair ____________ (need) washing.
6. Japan ________ (be) an industrialsed country.
7. Hasnis parents ________ (visit) her every weekend.
8. I _________ (do) my homework every night at 9.00.
9. They often _________ (play) badminton with their friends.
10. Friends ________ (be) like flowers in your life.
11. She never _________ (watch) TV at nigh.
12. She _________ (have) two pair of glasses.
13. The pictures on the wall __________ (look) expensive.
14. Nobody in the room __________ (know) the answer to this tricky riddle.

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Simple future Will + listen Example: I will listen to the radio.

shall + eat
Present Am + eating Example: I am eating my lunch.
continuous Is + drinking
Are + sitting

Past Was + listening Example: Amira was listening to the radio.

continuous Were + falling

Present Has + been Example: Amirah has been studying for two
perfect have + bought hours.
progressive
Pas perfect have + seen Example: I have seen that movie twenty times.
has + loved

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4.ADJECTIVES
At the end of each sentence, there is an adjective in brackets. Rewrite each sentence
with the adjective in the correct position.

1. The children loved the lady. (old)

__The children loved the old lady.__________________________________________

2. He was a history of mental illness. (long)

______________________________________________________________________

3. She wanted a life. (quiet)

______________________________________________________________________

4. The man was dressed in a suit. (dark)

______________________________________________________________________

5. The doctor examined the child. (injured)

______________________________________________________________________

6. The student speaks English. (good)

______________________________________________________________________

7. She is a writer. (successful)

______________________________________________________________________

8. The lawyer was a man. (humble)

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Make sentences to compare the three forms of transport. Use suitable adjectives.

Aeroplane Car Bicycle

Faster, the fastest

1. The aeroplanes is faster than the car.

2. The car is faster than the bicycle.

3. The aeroplanes is the fastest among the there.

Slower, the slowest

1.

2.

3.

Smaller, the smallest

1.

2.

3.

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5.ADVERBS
If the main verb is a Be verb, place the adverb after the Be verb.
Subject (is, am, are, was, were) Adverb
She was very nervous.
we are just good friends.
The coffee was too bitter.
He Speaks loudly to the audience.

For each sentence, place the adverb in brackets. Rewrite each sentence with the
adverbs in the correct position.

1. She can speak German. (well)

__She can speak German well._____________________________________________

2. I am so busy nowadays that I have time to talk to my friend. (hardly)

______________________________________________________________________

3. She can play the piano. (beautifully)

______________________________________________________________________

4. He read the safely manual. (carefully)

______________________________________________________________________

5. She walked towards the door. (slowly)

______________________________________________________________________

6. The dresses in that shop are expensive. (too)

______________________________________________________________________

7. The tea was sweet. (very)

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WHERE THERE IS A WILL,
THERE IS A WAY.

ALL THE BEST!

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