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DIRECTED WRITING  This section carries 35 marks and students are expected to spend 45 minutes on this essay.  READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.  Use ALL the information in the question.  Identify the situation, task and content of the question.  Marks are awarded for the following: o Format o Content o Elaboration o Language

1. LETTER WRITING

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Practice 1 Letter of Complaint The Green Environment Club of your school made a visit to Bukit Mutiara, a forest reserve, to find more about protected plants and animals. During the visit you saw that the park is in danger of being closed due to a few problems faced by the management. After a discussion with the club members, you were asked to write a letter of complaint to the management of the reserve. In your letter include the following:  The indiscriminate disposal of rubbish by visitors to the park  No qualified personnel to provide a guided tour  Insufficient signs in the reserve  Facilities in need of repair Do remember to  Use ALL the points given.  Provide two relevant details for each of the point.  GRAMMAR – past tense, future tense and modals ( should, could may etc)

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Point

1. The indiscriminate a. What were thrown? disposal of b. What is the effect Rubbish by visitors to the park

Elaboration (1) Mineral bottles, food containers, newspapers, cans. (2) Spoilt the beauty of the place. (3) Pollute the environment

2. No qualified personnel to give a guided tour.

a. What happened during visit? b. Why is a tour guide needed?

(1) The guide who was there could not help much. (2) The guide is important so that he can explain about the plants and animals to the visitors.

3. Insufficient signs in the reserve.

a. What kind of signs is needed? b. Why are the signs needed?

4. Facilities in need of repair

a. What facilities are in need of repair? b. Why is this important?

(1) To show directions to various places and facilities and to help identify; some of the plants. (2) So that visitors would not get lost and some one can go around on their own and read signs and learn about the plants and animals there. (1) Toilet – broken down – dirty, with no doors. (2) Wooden seats – dirty and broken. (3) Basic facilities – important for visitors and to attract more children to the park.

Complete the letter below using the notes given above: Senders’ Address To whom? Date Salutation Title

The Green Environment Club made a visit to the reserve on 25 MAY 2007 . On behalf of the members, I wish to make a complaint of the condition of the reserve Point 1 & Elaboration

2. Firstly,

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Point 2 & Elaboration

3. There were no qualified personnel to give us a guided tour.

Point 3 & Elaboration

4. Insufficient signs

Point 4 & Elaboration

5. Many of the facilities

6. I hope the management Thank you. Signing off

Yours faithfully,

Signature Full Name Post

2. ARTICLES

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Format:  Title  Name of writer

In newspaper Magazine School newsletter / magazine

ARTICLE – a piece of writing on a particular topic in a newspaper or magazine.

1. Read the question and notes to understand the situation. 2. Determine: a. The title of the article b. The people who are going to read the article

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SPM BAHASA INGGERIS c. The writer of the article. 3. Identify the relevant points. 4. Elaborate on the points.

Model Question 1 Part 1 : Identify the relevant points in the question

Content points

You attended a talk on Part-time Work For Students. Your school Counsellor has requested you to write an article Situation to be published in the school magazine. Write the Task article based on the notes you have taken during the talk. A. Reasons for working part-time: - to pay for daily expenses - for extra pocket money - help to pay for tuition fees. B. What are the advantages? - make more friends - gain experience - learn to be responsible Requirements In your article, remember to provide a title and elaborate on the points. CONTENT POINTS

Part 2 : Elaborate on the content points: Fill in the table below with the elaboration provided for the content points.

ELABORATION

REASONS FOR WORKING PART TIME

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SPM BAHASA INGGERIS 1. To pay for daily expenses 2. For extra pocket money 3. To help pay for tuition fees WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? 4. To make more friends. 5. To gain experience 6. To learn to be responsible

• • • • • • •

Food, books, toiletries Will give them an advantage when they apply for jobs in the future Entertainment (watching movies) A student will know about the difficulties in earning money. Need for tuition to improve in some of the subjects Improve social skills – make more friends Feel proud about earning own money.

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Complete the article below using the points and elaboration given. Give a suitable title Name of writer

Many students work part-time during the school holidays. Some of them work in fast-food restaurants such as Point 1 & Elaboration

Point 2 & Elaboration Give extra information Point 3 & Elaboration Point 4 & Elaboration

Point 5 & Elaboration

Point 6 & Elaboration Conclusion

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3. REPORT

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Model Question 1 (Reports) Report on an Incident / Investigation A wallet belonging to a teacher in your school was stolen from the staff room. As the Head prefect, you were asked to assist in the investigation and search of the wallet. You have to send in a report on the events to your discipline teacher. Write your report based on the notes taken from interviews and the actions you took. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Wallet discovered missing by teacher at 9.00 a.m. Prefects carried out spot checks in all classes- nothing found Searched the school compound and buildings Found wallet near bushes near canteen No money in wallet – documents still intact Questioned all class monitors Form five students – seen entering staff room at 8.45 a.m. and leaving in a hurry.

In your report, remember to: i.) ii.) iii.)

state the date add necessary information give your recommendations

Point 1.Wallet discovered missing by teacher at 9.00 a.m. 2. Prefects carried out spot checks in all classes- nothing found

3.Searched the school compound and buildings

4.Found wallet near bushes near canteen 5.No money in wallet – documents still intact

5Ws + 1H •Who was the teacher? •Where did she put her wallet? •Who conducted the spot checks? •How was it done? •What time was the search? •Who helped in the search? •Which areas were searched? Who found the wallet? When was the wallet found? What were the documents?

6. Questioned all class monitors

•What questions were asked? •What were the answers?

7. Form five students – seen entering staff room at 8.45 a.m. and leaving in a hurry.

Who saw students entering and leaving? What kind of students were they? What action was taken?

Elaboration • Puan Salmah Kassim • Wallet was in her handbag on her table • Two discipline teachers and prefects. • Class by class – prefects searched bags, tables, students’ pockets and wallets. • From 9.30 a.m. till 12 noon. • Prefects, security guards. • Drains, storerooms, toilets, rubbish bins, lockers. • Misnan bin Adnan – prefect. • At 1.30pm • Identity card, credit cards •Class attendance at 9 a.m. •Did anyone leave the class? •Any talk of money found? •Form Five Arts 1 – one student left class at 8.30am and came rushing back at 9.10a.m. •Monitor of Form Five Commerce 1. •Have a record of indiscipline, caught playing truant several times. •Taken to the Discipline Master’s room.

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Who is the report for? Who is reporting? Point 1 + elaboration

Give a suitable title

To: From:

Date of the incident

On …………………………., a teacher , Puan Salmah Kassim

Point 2 + elaboration

Point 3 + elaboration Point 4 + elaboration Point 5 + Elaboration

Point 6 + elaboration Point 7 + elaboration

I recommend that the discipline teachers question the students who left the class as well as the monitor of Five Commerce 1. Any additional information will help clear up this matter. Reported by

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4. TALKS AND SPEECHES

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General Guidelines 1. Read question and notes to understand situation. Determine: a. type of speech – farewell / thank you / debate b. main idea / theme of speech – e.g. pollution, child abuse, etc c. who is your audience? 2. Identify the relevant points in the question. 3. Elaborate on the points. Give examples. 4. Know the format of the speech: a. Address the audience b. Introduce yourself c. State the topic d. Conclude by summarising all the points e. Thank the audience 5. Pay attention to grammar and language features. 6. Use helpful expressions i. Opening expressions 1. Good morning/afternoon/evening Principal, teachers… 2. A very afternoon to the Chairman, honourable judges, teachers and my fellow friends…… ii. Beginning the speech ♣Today, I would like to talk about… ♣I am Hassan bin Mahmood and this morning I wish to talk about ….. ♣Thank you for giving me the opportunity to talk about….. ♣The title for the debate today is…. iii. Closing the speech ♣I hope I have given you all the information on…. Thank you. ♣Finally, let me end my speech by ………..

Practice Model Question (Speech)

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SPM BAHASA INGGERIS An anti-smoking campaign was held in your school recently. Since you attended the seminar, your teacher has asked to give a speech during the launching of the Health Week. Write the speech based on the notes you took down during the seminar. Why do youths smoke? - to fit with the ‘in’ crowd - see parents or relatives who smoke and think it is acceptable - makes them feel good Reasons why smoking is dangerous - cigarettes contain tar, carbon monoxide, nicotine - can cause heart attack, stroke, lung cancer - can be addictive In your speech, advise students to stop smoking and suggest ways to do so.

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1. Why do youths smoke? -to fit with the ‘in’ crowd -see parents or relatives who smoke and think it is acceptable -makes them feel good

•Why do they want to fit in? •What should parents do? •How?

2. Reasons why smoking is dangerous -cigarettes contain tar, carbon monoxide, nicotine -can cause heart attack, stroke, lung cancer -can be addictive

What is the effect?

3. Suggestions to stop

How?

Elaboration

Why? How?

Why?

Now write the speech using the points and elaboration above. Greet the

audience

Good morning to the Principal, teachers and fellow students. I am Azman Hamid from form five Amanah.

Introduce

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SPM BAHASA INGGERIS yourself Introduce topic

In conjunction with Health Week

Point 1 + Elaboration

Point 2 + Elaboration Point 3 + Elaboration

Smoking destroys your health and it is also an expensive habit. It can lead to other addiction like drugs. Stop puffing and lead a healthy life. Thank you.

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5. DESCRIPTIVE ESSAYS ♣Describe scenes, places, people or feelings. ♣Pay attention to language features. Title Introduction

(State what is being described)

Evoke senses

Body Detail 1 Detail 2

Give details that are special or interesting.

Detail 3 Conclusion

You may end with an opinion or fact.

Practice Model Question (Descriptive essay) Read the essay below and underline descriptive words. “My Favourite Restaurant” Yesterday, I went to The Old Café again. My father and I stopped by the iron gate leading to a short drive and it was like coming home. Chattering sparrows welcomed us. The driveway was lined with scarlet hibiscus blooms, sweet-smelling jasmine and bright butter-yellow allemande flowers. We turned a corner and in front of us was the restaurant. The old timber and concrete structure’s white-washed walls had mellowed with age. The roof had red tiles. As I pushed the main door open, we stepped inside a red and white dominated room. Yes, Joe was a Liverpool fan and was proud about it.

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There were rows and rows of tables covered with red and white chequered tablecloths. All kinds of football memorabilia made up the décor of the room. On the right wall were photographs of the great football players through the years. Under them were the jerseys of the Reds. Dominating the left wall was a huge television to show the latest game. The football team’s colours were very obvious. The walls were red and lamps from Malacca hung from the high ceiling which was painted white. Sunlight filtered in from the white flimsy curtains. The room certainly had a bright and cheerful air. Two big pots of banana plants at the back corner added a touch of green to the surroundings. My family’s table was the second one on the right, near a window. As I walked to our usual table, I noticed everything was spick and span. The day’s menu was written on a board. It had not changed since I was there, three years ago. The selection of food was limited but the lamb and chicken were so succulent and tender that I felt my mouth watering. I peeped through the window- neat rows of tomato plants and herbs could be seen. A waft of mouth-watering curry made me turn to my father. The aroma seemed to pervade the whole room. I was glad when my father said, “Let’s order. The usual?” Before I could nod my head, Joe came forward with his wife. “Ah, you are home. Now, we’ve got mutton curry and nasi beriani – the way you like it. And cendol too.” I sighed with contentment. The desert here was out of this world. As Mama Joe rushed to hug me, I knew I had truly come home.

Write down all the adjectives used in the essay above in the box below:

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6. FACTUAL ESSAYS

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THE ENVIRONMENT

Introduction

Body Fact 1

Fact 2

Fact 3

Conclusion

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7. NARRATIVE WRITING

Practise Model Question (Narrative Writing) Write a short story about an occasion when you were frightened. 1. Read the question carefully. 2. Understand the question. -what does the word “occasion- refer to a time when you were frightened – it means when you were scared – a car accident? a robbery? a kidnapping?

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Structure

Language Features

Title Give information about who, what, where and why the event is happening.

Series of problems/ conflicts faced by the main character.

Point of view- first person narrator Use the simple past tense.

Introduction ♣Set the mood

Use descriptive language (adjectives, adverbs, figurative language) to describe the character’s feelings.

Body ♣Problem 1 ♣Problem 2

Include some direct speech.

♣Problem 3 Climax

The solving of the problem / conflict.

Conclusion The story ends at an exciting point.

Read the following model essay and complete the worksheet that follows: A TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE

I woke up drenched with sweat. I thought I had forgotten all about the terrifying experience I had had. After all, it had happened about three years ago. We had been on a family trip to Penang and had enjoyed ourselves tremendously. It was the last day of the holiday and my father had suggested that we explore the old part of the town. “The architecture is really unique,” he said. “Dad is correct,” I thought as I admired the pre-war shop houses. Armed with my new camera, I snapped shots of the intricate designs on the doors. “But look, Jin Yu, that side road is even more interesting. Look at the number of stalls selling all kinds of Penang delicacies. I like this kind of sightseeing. I’ll just have a quick survey,” I called out to my brother. It was in fact a maze of side roads. When I tried to get back to my family, I found that I was truly lost. Just ahead of me, I saw a huge crowd of people. They were standing in front of an

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SPM BAHASA INGGERIS old abandoned building and looking up at the roof. I joined them and spotted a man on the roof of one of the buildings. He was not very old, probably in his fifties. Rather dishevelled looking, he was standing as still as a statue.. To my horror, the crowd started calling out to him. “Don’t just stand there! Do something!” Another man joined in. “Yes, do something – jump!” Soon the whole crowd was encouraging him to jump. “Jump! Jump! Jump!” they roared. I was petrified. Then I became angry. “Go back! Be careful!” Suddenly the man disappeared from sight. I could breathe again. However the crowd started yelling out to the man. All at once he appeared and the crowd taunted him further “1, 2, 3…jump!” And the man did. My eyes were closed as I screamed and screamed. Gentle hands touched me. “Young lady, look! Look at all those cameras, Hush, do not cry, he’s only making a film. Answer the following questions. 1. When did the above incident happen?____________________________ 2. Where did it happen?________________________________________ 3. Who is the main character of the story? _________________________ 4. State problem number 1_________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 2_________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 3_________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________. 5. Why was the main character angry? __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________.

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SPM BAHASA INGGERIS Practice Question : Narrative Writing Read the following paragraphs and rearrange them into a complete story beginning with : “ It was a dark and storm y night. Suddenly……” 1)Ra y knew he was near his home. However, menacing looking shadows and strange noises see med to be following hi m. He sensed that so me one or something was following hi m. He looked over his shoulder. He could see nothing. Panic stricken, Ra y ran for his life. He ran as fast as a wounded deer chased b y a pack of h ye nas. He tripped and fell sprawling on the ground. 2)Ra y felt frightened. Shivering with cold, he hurried down the road. Just then all streetlights went off. It was ver y dark. Luckil y, a streak of lightning showed he was on the footpath leading to his ho me. 3)It was a dark and stor my night. Suddenl y a huge tree fell. The sound of crashing ti mber filled the air. Huge trees were snapping like twigs. Ra y walked as quickl y as he could. It was alread y past mi dnight. The road was deserted. 4)His heart pounded. He stumbled and fell over an uprooted tree. “If onl y I had not…” Ra y muttered to hi mself. 5)He had been pla ying a computer ga me at the local Internet café and had forgotten the ti me, mi ssing the last bus. He was supposed to have been ho me hours ago. Ra y knew his parents would be extre mel y worried. If onl y I had not stopped at the Internet café, he thought sadl y. 6)As he pulled hi mself out of the mud d y ground, he felt so mething ic y cold and cla mmy. There was a flash of lightning. Ra y screa me d and screa med. It was a huma n hand. Then ever yt hing went black. 7)The Stor m 8)The stor m was getting worse. The wind roared. It was blowing so hard that Ra y could hardl y walk. Then it started to rain again heavil y. The rain lashed at the trees. All around hi m were uprooted trees and fallen branches. The essa y should read as: (write the number of the paragraphs in the boxes below)

Answer the Wh- questions below:

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1)What did Ra y, the main character, hear?______________________ 2)What did he see?______________________________________ 3)What did he play?_____________________________________ 4)Why did he walk home?________________________________ 5)What did Ra y feel / do?___________________________________ 6)Where was Ra y?_________________________________________ 7)What could Ra y see?_____________________________________ 8)How did he know?_______________________________________ 9)How did Ra y run?_____________________________________ 10)What is the climax of the stor y? W hat did Ra y touch? How did the stor y end? ___________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

Question 1 You are the President of the Consumers’ Association. You are to give a talk during assembly on “How to be a Responsible Consumer”. Write out your speech. Use the following notes to help you write your speech. ♣Consumers – people who buy or use products ♣Responsibility of all consumers- to make sure that they receive services or buy products that are correctly prices. ♣Only few people are concerned about being good consumers. ♣Many are not fussy about damaged goods or pay high prices for goods without questioning. ♣People careless- never check labels – expiry dates. ♣Consumers wrongly informed – misleading advertisements. ♣Consumers should get good quality products at reasonable prices Your speech must: 1)Be written in the correct format. 2)Use all the notes provided. 3)Have some elaboration. *********************************************************

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SPM BAHASA INGGERIS Question 2 You have a temporary job as a waiter/waitress in a restaurant during the long school holidays. Describe what happened during the first day of work. Incident: First day of work. •Reason for getting temporary employment •Place of work – fast food restaurant •Nature work- take orders-inform kitchen staff- serve food on trays-hand bills to customersclean tables •Met different types of customers •Some rude e.g. one man shouted at me – said I was slow •Some pleasant – one woman with two children-polite, patient •Busy-especially at lunch time-big crowd-on feet all the time •Only half hour break for lunch at 2pm •Tired- could hardly eat-gulped down sandwiches and drank some water •Had to mop floor- children spilt drinks on the floor •Worked under eagle-eyed supervisor- must keep smiling and be courteous •Exhausted when day was over- relieved – when day over – eye opener – working life is difficult. Question 3

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 Good Luck 

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