LEARN TO WRITE EFFECTIVE WRITING PRACTICES FOR LOWER SECONDARY STUDENTS
S I S C + E N G L I S H B ATA N G PA DA N G D I S T R I C T , P E RA K .
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SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG
LEARN TO WRITE EFFECTIVE WRITING PRACTICES FOR LOWER SECONDARY STUDENTS
Patron TnHjWazir b. Mustafa District Education Officer Batang Padang Advisor En Azshar bin Ramli Head of Academic Unit Coordinator Pn Jenny Ho PohChoon SISC+ English Vice-Coordinator Cik Lim Lin Sun SISC+ English
PANEL OF MODULE WRITERS Jenny Ho PohChoon Lim Lin Sun SISC+ English Zalina bt Ahmad Abdul Hamid bin Mohd Noor Muhammad Irwan Law Abdullah Shara Devi A/P J.C. Ramalu MUHAMMAD Lee Pooi Peak Muhammad Faisal bin Abdullah PADANG, BIDOR.
SISC+ English SMK SLIM, SLIM RIVER SMK (F) BESOUT, SUNGKAI SMK SUNGKAI, SUNGKAI SMK DATO’ ZULKIFLI SMK SERI TAPAH, TAPAH SEKOLAH AGAMA BATANG
PREFACE This module is divided into three main sections, namely Short Writing Practices, Extended Writing Practices and Error Identification Practices. The purpose of this module is to provide practices for lower secondary students who are preparing for the Form 3 Assessment(PT3). We have also included a section for remedial writing. I would like to thank the panel of creative module writers who have worked very hard to come up with this module on such short notice. It is hoped that these practices would inspire teachers to come up with more exercises of their own. Jenny Ho SISC+ ENGLISH Batang Padang
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SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG SHORT WRITING TASK PRACTICE 1 Dear ………,
15 March 2014
I am sorry to tell you that I cannot visit you during the coming holidays as we have planned. My grandmother passed away suddenly yesterday. According to the Chinese custom, I have to observe a period of mourning. Therefore, it is not appropriate for me to visit you. Please forgive me if I have caused you a lot of trouble in preparing for my visit. From, May Hwa You received the following postcard from a friend in Singapore. In about 100 words, write a message of sympathy to your friend. Use the notes below to help you. apologise – you cannot go comfort her on her grandmother’s death say that you hope to see her at a better time. Dear____________ _______________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ From, _________________
PRACTICE 2 Dear ………., 17 May 2014 I haven’t heard from you since we met last January. I wonder how you’re getting along.I have changed my address. The house my father booked in 2013 has just been completed. We are now trying to decorate the rooms. The builders painted my room pink. I don’t like the colour and would like to change it. I would welcome suggestions on how I can decorate my room. Do you have any ideas? I hope to hear from you soon. From, Syazana You received the above message from a friend in Seremban. In about 100 words, write a reply to Syazana. Use the notes below to help you. congratulate her on her new home. suggest ways in which she can decorate her room: colour, curtains, furniture, lamps etc. give reasons for your suggestions Dear_____________, _____________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ From, _____________
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SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 3 Dear ……….,
14 February 2014
I saw your name and address in the pen-pal column of the Asia Youth Magazine. I would like to be your pen-pal. I am a girl of 15 years of age. I am still in school. My family is a large one. I have five sisters and three brothers. I like to swim and play tennis. My hobbies are reading and corresponding with pen-pals. I have pen-pals in India, China and Japan. If you decide to write to me, you will be my first Malaysian pen-pal. I hope you will be my pen-pal. Best regards to you. Yours sincerely, Sheena In about 100 words, write a reply to Sheena : saying that you would like to be her pen-pal tell her about your family, inform her about your school life and your other pen-pals. Dear________________, _______________ __________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ From, _______________
PRACTICE 4 Your mother and you have the following conversation: Mother : Did you know it’s Grandpa’s birthday next week? Why don’t you write to him? You
: Good idea! I’ll send him a card, too.
Mother : Tell him that Afif has got a job. You
: Alright. Is there anything else you want to tell Grandpa?
Mother : No. Just send our love to him and Grandma. Ask him how Grandma’s leg is. In about 100 words, write a message to your grandfather. Use the notes below to help you. wish him a happy birthday tell him about your brother’s job mention any other interesting news or incident concerning your family. Dear___________________, _________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Love, ______________
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SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 5 You have just spent a week at your aunt’s house in PulauLangkawi. You had a wonderful time. Your aunt and uncle brought you to the Underwater World and other sights. You also tried out various restaurants and went shopping. You wish to write to your aunt and uncle. In about 100 words, write a letter to them. Use the notes below to help you. thank them for letting you stay with them and taking you to all the places Your mother asks your aunt and uncle to visit your family Dear________________, _________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ _______________ From, ___________________
PRACTICE 6 You received the following invitation card from your friend from another state. Dear_____________
27 October 2014
I would be glad if you could attend my birthday party at my house on 10 th November 2014. Since the party will be ending late, you may stay for the night too, if you wish. Please reply by 3rd November 2014. Hope to see you. From, Rose
You are unable to attend the party. In about 100 words, write a reply to Rose. Use the notes below to help you. wish her a happy birthday decline her kind invitation state your reasons for doing so Dear_______________ ____________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ From, ________________
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SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 7 The picture below shows the various types of fruits Based on the picture given, write a speech on the benefits of eating fruits.
In your speech: name the various types of fruits explain the benefits of eating fruits make sure your speech is not less than words.
PRACTICE 8
Post Card
Dear Izza, You’re right. This place is exquisitely scenic and beautiful. I can’t believe that I’m finally here. I have to pinch myself sometimes because it feels like I’m living in a postcard. How about you? Did you enjoy the vacation with your family last week? Please email me and share something about it. - Elyas
Place Stamp Here
NurulIzzaSuhaila No 3, JalanSutera, Taman Putri .Pontian, . 13300, Pontian, . Johor .
You have just received a postcard from your best friend. In about 100 words, write a short email as a reply to his postcard. Use the notes below to help you.
Thank him for the postcard Tell him where you went for the vacation Tell him one interesting thing about the place you visited
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 9
Your teacher conducted a survey on the types of reading materials preferred by your class. He asked for your opinion on why the majority of the students prefer to read magazines. In about 100 words, write a short opinion on it. Use the notes below to help you. Give one reason why many students prefer to read magazine Give one example of a magazine that you like to read ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
PRACTICE 10 Come and join the fun! English Language Society is holding an audition to start a new Choral Speaking group to represent our school this year. Here are the details of the audition: Day : Monday th March 2014 Date : 18th Time : 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. Place: School Hall Everyone is invited ZabreenaZabir.
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You are interested to join the audition. However, you are unable to attend the audition. In about 100 words, write a note to the teacher, explaining about your situation and requesting for a chance to audition at another time. Use the notes below to help you.
Explain the situation Give reason Request for another audition slot to be set up
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Dear _____________, ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
PRACTICE 11
Fashionable That’s the vision of every pair of 5ive Ten shoes. Fashionable sports footwear that is sure to turn heads wherever you go.
Comfortable Fits your foo snugly. You don’t have to sacrifice your comfort for the sake of being fancy and fashionable.
5IV E TE
Value for money Constructed from quality material Able to withstand extreme conditions yet very reasonably priced. Come get your own pair of 5ive Ten now.
Quick! Come get the fancy and fashionable 5ive ten Imagine that you are a salesperson for the product that is advertised above. In about 100 words, what would you say to a customer to encourage him to buy the product. Use the notes above to help you. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 12 Year End Sales
Discounts up to 30 percents Special rebates for students. 15 free gifts for each purchase of a Macbook Air Discounts on the purchase of extended warranty One year complimentary service of Microsoft Office 365
You have been dreaming of owning a Macbook Air and it is now on sale. In about 100 words, write a note to your father, persuading him to buy it for you. Use the notes below to help you. Tell him about the sale
Give reasons why you need a Macbook Air
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Dearest son, Grandfather’s 60th birthday is approaching on this coming 25th of April 2014. Please remember to book a ticket home. Let me know if you have any idea on the types of birthday presents that I should buy for him. Till then, take care and bye! Father
You are unable to return home on the 25th of April 2014. In about 100 words, write a suitable reply to the above message. Use the notes below to help you. explain why you would not be able to return home suggest a suitable birthday present for grandfather ask father to convey your birthday wish to grandfather Dear______________,
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ From,
PRACTICE 14 Dearest friend, Congratulations on your wedding. I am so excited for you. However, I would not be able to attend your wedding ceremony as I need to look after my son who is still receiving his medical treatment at Assunta Hospital. Hope to hear more from you about your wedding. Bye! PnAsiah You would really like your best friend, PnAsiah to attend your wedding ceremony. In about 100 words, write a message to your best friend. Use the notes below to help you.
persuade her to come- you will be happier with her presence give her an idea that she could perhaps ask somebody else to look after her son on your wedding day. tell her what you have done so far as part of your wedding preparation.
Dear_____________, _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
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SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 15 Dear students, As you are approaching your examinations, I would like to send my best greetings to you. I hope that you will perform with utmost dedication. Good luck and we hope you come out with flying colours. Mr Tan You are one of the students who received the above message from your class teacher, Mr Tan. In about 100 words, write a message to your teacher. Use the notes below to help you: thank him for all his hard work in teaching you make a request for a final extra class and explain why tell your teacher what you have done in preparation for the coming exams. Dear________________, __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ From, ______
PRACTICE 16 Sharon: I think the pair of shoes she’s wearing looks really nice. Melissa: You wouldn’t be saying that if you knew how much it cost. Just because it is imported, people end up paying a bomb for such shoes. Sharon: Well, they might be expensive but you must remember that the quality is good. I wouldn’t mind paying RM150 for a pair of good shoes. Melissa: I think it’s totally unnecessary to pay so much for a pair of imported shoes. Made-in-Malaysia products are just as good and best of all, they don’t cost so much. Sharon: I suppose you have your own opinion but I still feel imported products are better. Whom do you agree with? In about 100 words, write your response. Use the notes below to help you. Provide reasons to support your answer Add any other interesting comments __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 17
You are the President of The English Language Society in your school. The society advisor has requested that you give a speech on ‘The Importance of the English Language’ during the school assembly. In about 100 words, write the speech. Use the notes below to help you. greet your audience give reasons why it is important to excel in this language thank the audience __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ _
PRACTICE 18 Kalsom: Did you hear what happened to Mokhtar? WaiLeng: Yes, I did. I think his punishment was a bit harsh. Kalsom: I disagree with you. Playing truant from school is a serious offence. Some schools even expel students who do that. WaiLeng: I’m saying that he should not have been punished, but it shouldnot have been done in front of the whole school during assembly. It can be very humiliating, you know. Kalsom: Well, sometimes people have to learn the hard way. And besides, this is not the first time he has done it. In the past, he has been let off with a warning twice. Whom do you agree with? In about 100 words, write your response. Use the notes below to help you.
state your stand provide reasons to support your answer add any other interesting comments
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SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 19 Asri is from LahadDatu. He is a new student at your school. Write an e-mail to welcome him in about 100 words. Use the notes below to help you. Welcome him Tell him about your school Tell him that you are organizing a party for him Dear _____________, ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ __ ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ______________ _________
PRACTICE 20
12 April 2014 Dear Sunil, I’m having some problems with my studies. I’m quite worried as the examination is just around the corner. Do you have any tips or advice that could help me to study effectively? I really appreciate it. Jerry You are Sunil’s friend. He has written to you to ask for advice. In about 100 words, write a message to Sunil. Use the notes below to help you. Use short notes Study consistently Practise Get help from teachers
_______________ Dear ______________, ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ Yours sincerely,
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 21 Read the advertisement below.
Pacific Supermarket
MID-YEAR SALE!!!!! 9 JUNE TILL 9 JULY DISCOUNTS UP TO 70% FREE Footwear, luggage, sports equipment, PARKINGG clothes and electrical equipment.
You saw the advertisement above and you would like to invite your sister to go shopping with her. In about 100 words, write a message to your sister. Use the notes below to help you. Invite her to go with you Give reasons Tell her what you would like to buy
_____________ Dear ___________. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________
PRACTICE 22 Read the postcard below and answer the question that follows.
Dear Arman, Greetings from Penang.Arrived here from Johore three days ago. I am having a whale of a time here. I have visited Penang Hill, Botanical Gardens and the Snake Temple. I will be home soon.
To, Arman bin Tamin, 22, JlnBesar, KampungKurni a, 47200 Selangor.
You are having a holiday in Cameron Highlands and you would like to inform Susan about your holiday. In about 100 words, write a letter to Arman. Use the notes below to help you. Tell him about your holiday Describe the places you have been Tell him the things that you have bought
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SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 23
SENTOSA ENGLISH CAMP TIMETABLE 7.00
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7.30 8.00
RISE AND SHINE
- MORNING EXERCISE -
BREAKFAST
8.30 -
SCRABBLE COMPETITION
9.30 -
SPELLING BEE
You attended11.00 an English Camp recently. Write an entry in your diary in about 100 words. - SINGING COMPETITION Use the following notes to help you. Describe the activities carried out Write about how you feel about the camp
______________ Dear Diary, ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ________________________
PRACTICE 24 ATTENTION TO THE SCHOOL HOCKEY TEAM PLAYERS Please be informed that the school hockey team will have a practice session this week. Date : 20 March 2014 Time : 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm Attendance is compulsory and do not be late! Mr Andrew
You will be home late as you have to attend a hockey practice after school. In about 100 words, write a message to your mother informing her that you will be home late. Use the notes below to help you. apologise for coming home late give reasons
Dear _______________________ ,
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_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________. From, __________________
[15 marks]
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 25 Hi Nisha, Where have you been? All of us were wondering where you were when you did not come for lunch yesterday. I hope everything is fine with you. Razien
You receive this text message from your mobile phone while you are on holiday in Langkawi. In about 100 words, write a postcard to your friend. Use the notes below to help you. tell him where you are tell him how long you will be there list down three activities you are doing there
Dear _______________________, ______________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________
Razien binRazali, No. 1, Taman Sentosa, 35800 Slim River, Perak.
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[15 marks]
PRACTICE 26 RM 100 per room per night
VIVA HOTEL Facilities offered
swimming pool private beach barbecue site gymnasium free wifi
NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR FESTIVE SEASONS, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS
You saw this advertisement on your way home. In about 100 words,Write a message to your father persuading him to stay at the hotel during the school holiday Use the notes below to help you. tell him about the rate of the room tell him about the facilities provided list down two activities that you can do there Dear _______________________ ,
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_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________. From, __________________ [15 marks]
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 27
KAY’S CAFE Come and enjoy our mouth-watering Fresh delicacies Tea for
cakes ,cup cakes cookies, pies, pizzas
Open daily From 11.00 a.m – 10.00 pm
two from as low as RM10.00!
The new café in town Write a message to your friend inviting her to go the café for tea. Use the notes below to help you. tell her about the opening hours tell her about the food sold
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PRACTICE 28
Fantastic Opportunity For Young Writers ! Send in authentic stories and earn RM50.00 upon publication in our newsletter which will be published every fortnight. Regular entries will get free gifts. CREATIVE PUBLICATIONS e-mailto
[email protected]
You saw this advertisement in the newspaper. . In about 100 words, Write a message to your sister asking her to send in her story. Use the notes below to help you. tell her about the advertisement tell her how she can submit her stories list down two reasons why she should participate
Dear _______________________ ,
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SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 29 Situation Vacant An established company is looking for a young man or woman to work as a filing clerk. Requirements: PMR with credits in Mathematics and English. Previous working experience is not necessary as training will be provided. Candidates must be fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia and must be willing to get along with others. Interested parties should write to: The Personnel Manager, ACE Electrical Company Sdn. Bhd, 1-2A, Shah Alam Industrial Estate, 43000 Shah Alam. You have just completed your PMR examination and are interested in getting a job. Based on the information given in the advertisement above, write a letter of application for the job in about 100 words. _______________, _______________, _______________, ______________________________________________________________________ ________________, ________________, ________________, ________________ Dear Sir, __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ______________ Yours Faithfully, ________________
PRACTICE 30 Kalsom: Did you hear what happened to Mokhtar? WaiLeng: Yes, I did. I think his punishment was a bit harsh. Kalsom: I disagree with you. Playing truant from school is a serious offence. Some schools even expel students who do that. WaiLeng: I’m saying that he should not have been punished, but it shouldnot have been done in front of the whole school during assembly. It can be very humiliating, you know. Kalsom: Well, sometimes people have to learn the hard way. And besides, this is not the first time he has done it. In the past, he has been let off with a warning twice. Whom do you agree with? In about 100 words, write your response. Use the notes below to help you.
Provide reasons to support your answer Add any other interesting comments
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SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 31 FashaSandha Age : 23 Family background : eldest in a family of two sisters Education : primary and secondary schooling in SekolahRendah and SekolahMenengah Convent Pantai respectively. Degree in Mass Communications from University of Boston in the United States. Shows hosted : game shows, talk shows and shows related to music Hobbies : horse-riding, swimming and travelling Advice to aspiring tv personalities : Believe in yourself and never let anyone discourage you You are the president of the Communications Club in your school. You have been asked to write a short article about FashaSandha, an ex-student who is a popular television personality today. In about 100 words, write out the article. You may include any other relevant information.
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PRACTICE 32 PROGRAMME FOR SPEECH DAY
6.30 Arrival of invited guests 7.00 Negaraku Date : 14 April 2014 7.05 Principal’s opening speech Place : School Hall Time : 7.00 pm 7.15 Fan Dance 7.40 Drama : Mahsuri 8.00 Tamil Dance 8.15 Presentation Of Prizes 9.15 End of Prize-giving Ceremony Your sister is studying in a boarding school. In about 100 words, write a short e-mail to your sister describing the Speech Day. Use the notes below to help you. Date, time and venue Your favourite item in the programme Your feelings when receiving a prize
Dear____________________________, ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 33 You received the following mail in your facebook page. Dear ……………………., You might be surprised to receive this mail from me. My friend, Shamir, gave me your name. I am sure you know Shamir from Facebook. First, let me introduce myself. My name is Ann Hugo. I am fifteen years old. I live in London. Shamir said you may be able to help me out. I am planning to visit your hometown with my family at the end of this year. I was hoping that you could tell me something about your hometown. Then I won’t feel so lost when I am there. Please do reply. I hope we can be friends. Thank you. Dear In about Ann,100 words, write a message in your Facebook to Ann. ________________________________________________________________________ Describe your hometown. Use the notes below to help you. Location ________________________________________________________________________ How to get there Interesting places to visit ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ __________________________ From,
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PRACTICE 34 This is your friend’s results slip at the end of the year. SMK SUNGAI ENAM NAME : DANI WAN CLASS : 2 ORKID RESULTS FOR 2014 BAHASA MELAYU ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SEJARAH
BAND 6 BAND 3 BAND 5 BAND 5 BAND 5
Your friend, Dani, is worried about her achievement for the English subject. She asked for your help.In about 100 words, write an e-mail to her.Use the notes below to help you.
Get help from the teacher Get help from friends DearDani, What she can do at home ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ __________________________ From, _________________________________
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 35 Last week you had a fever. You were vomiting and feeling very weak. Then you were admitted into the hospital for four days. During your stay, your friend, Ning, visited you every day and helped you with your homework. Now you have just been discharged and you are recovering at home. In about 100 words, write a note to Ning to thank her and to show your appreciation. Use the notes below to help you. Thank her for visiting you Thank her for helping you with your homework Invite her to your house for dinner. Hello Ning, _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________
PRACTICE 36 You are interested to take part in the competition below. SMK SUNGAI ENAM ESSAY-WRITING COMPETITION Come one, come all. Try your hand at writing! Be the next Shakespeare! Prizes: First prize : RM 500.00 Second prize : RM 300.00 Third prize : RM 100.00 Three consolation prizes
:
RM 50.00
The topic for your essay must be based on the theme of saving theenvironment. It must be between 200 to 300 words. All essays must be typed in ARIAL (FONT 12) on A4-sized paper. The last date to hand in your essay is before 15 April 2014. Please submit your essays to Puan Sharmin Rais personally.
In about 100 words, write a message to PuanSharminRais to inform her that you will be taking part in the essay-writing competition. Include the notes below in your message. Inform her of your name and class The title of your essay Ask for her suggestion in searching for information for your essay. Arrange for a time to see PuanSharmin DearPuanSharmin, ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG
EXTENDED WRITING PRACTICE 1 The picture below shows a family having a picnic. Based on the picture given, write an essay on the picnic.
In your essay: describe the picnic area describe the activities carried out during the picnic make sure your essay is between 150 to 200 words [30 marks] PRACTICE 2 Your parents had organized a party to celebrate your birthday. Based on the picture given, write an essay on your birthday party.
In your essay: describe who your parents invited to the birthday party describe the activities carried out during the birthday party
make sure your essay is between 150 to 200 words PRACTICE 3 You and your friends were on your way home when you saw an old lady trying to cross a busy road. Based on the picture given, write an essay on what you and your friends did to help the old lady.
In your essay: describe the old lady describe the traffic at the scene of the incident make sure your essay is between 150 to 200 words [30 marks] PRACTICE 4 Based on the picture given, write an essay on what you and your friends did to help the people who were hit by a hurricane.
In your essay:
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG describe the scene of the hurricane describe what you did to help the victims make sure your essay is between 150 to 200 words [30 marks]
PRACTICE 5 The English Language Society of your school had carried out a survey on the activities carried out by the students in their pastime. Based on the pie chart below, write a report of the students’ pastime activities.
In your essay: describe the types of activities carried out give reasons for the choice of activities make sure your essay is between 150 to 200 words
PRACTICE 6 Your family went to Paradise Island for a few days. Based on the picture given, write a recount on what you and your family did at the island.
In your essay: describe the island describe what you did during your stay at the island make sure your essay is between 150 to 200 words [30 marks]
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PRACTICE 7 The picture below shows what you did last weekend with your family members. Based on the picture given, write a description about how you spent your time with them.
In your description : give details of what you and your family did suggest ways to foster a closer relationship among family members make sure your description is between 150 to 200 words.
PRACTICE 8 The picture below shows an incident of a robbery which you witnessed when you went shopping with your mother.Based on the picture given write a recount of the incident.
In your recount: give details of the incident recommend ways to prevent a robbery make sure your recount is between 150 to 200 words
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PRACTICE 9 The picture below shows your sister’s 10th birthday party celebration. Based on the picture given write a story about how you celebrated the birthday party
In your recount: give details of the event give reasons why we should celebrate birthdays make sure your recount is between 150 to 200 words
PRACTICE 10 The picture below shows you and your friends going for a camping trip organized by the school Scouts Club. Based on the picture given, write a report of your camping trip.
In your report: give details of the trip discuss the benefits of co-curricular activities make sure your report is between 150 to 200 words
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 11 The pictures below show students who are preparing for an examination. Write an article on how to cope with examination stress.
In your article:
give details of the problems faced by students while preparing for an
examination suggest ways to cope with examination stress
make sure your article is between 150 to 200 words
Practice 12 The picture below shows a scene in a clinic. Based on the picture given, write a description on what is happening in the picture.
In your description: describe what is happening in the picture discuss ways to keep healthy make sure your description is between 150 to 200 words
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG Practice 13 The picture below shows your family spending time together. Based on the picture given, write a diary entry what you and your family members did on that day.
In your description: give details of the activities suggest ways to spend quality time with your family members. Make sure your description is between 150 to 200 words
Practice 14 The picture below shows students having a Car-Wash campaign to raise funds for the school. Based on the picture given, write a recount of their activity.
In your recount: give details of the event discuss benefits of this activity suggest other activities to raise funds for the school Make sure your recount is between 150 to 200 words
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG Practice 15 The picture below shows a usual scene in a park. Based on the picture given, describe what is happening in the picture.
In your description: give details on what is happening in the picture provide examples of other types of activities that people could do in a park make sure your recount is between 150 to 200 words
Practice 16 The advertisement below shows several courses offered by a university college. Based on the advertisement, write a letter of enquiry regarding one of the courses offered.
In your letter: choose one academic course that you are interested in enquire on the minimum requirements in applying for the course make sure your letter is between 150 to 200 words
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG Practice 17 The picture below shows a scene of your school sports day. Based on the picture given, write an essay to describe the scene.
In your essay: describe the scene in detail give the advantages of taking part in sports make sure your essay is between 150 t0 200 words
Practice 18 Your village was affected by floods. You helped to evacuate the villagers and their belongings.
Based on the picture given, write a recount of the event.
In your recount: give details of the event suggest ways to help the flood victims make sure your recount is between 150 to 200 words
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG Practice 19 The picture below shows the scene of the ‘Cleanliness Campaign’ held in your school. You took part in the campaign. As the President of the Nature Club of the school, you want to write a report to the school Principal. Based on the picture given, write a report on how the campaign was carried out.
In
your report: explain what you did and saw during the campaign suggest ways to beautify your school make sure your report is between 150 to 200 words.
Practice 20 The picture below shows the Scouts, one of the uniformed units found in most schools in Malaysia. Based on the picture given, write an essay, stating your opinion on the benefits of joining the clubs and societies.
When writing your essay: - state the benefits of joining the clubs and societies - give reasons why some students do not like to join the clubs and activities. - make sure your essay is between 150 to 200 words.
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PART I –Shorter writing tasks (Remedial exercises) Practice 1 SCHOOL NOTICE BOARD The History Society will organize a visit to places of interest around Kuala Lumpur. Those who are interested in joining the excursion must give their names and RM10.00 each to EncikHashim before 20 April 2014. Date : 30 May 2014 Time : 6.30 am – 9.00 pm Places of interest :Templer Park Zoo Negara Museum Negara Your sister will be going for the trip to Kuala Lumpur. In about 100 words, write a reminder for her because you will not be at home on 30 May 2014. Use the notes below to help you. bring enough bottled water for the trip walk in a group always be careful on the road Number the sentences below in the correct sequence to form the reminder. Then write the reminder into your exercise book. SENTENCES It will be safer than walking alone. However, you must remember that the weather is quite warm and you may get dehydrated. Do not play when crossing the road. I know you will be going to Kuala Lumpur on 30 May 2014. Next, always walk in a group. Take care. Have a good time! Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime! I hope that you will enjoy yourself. Finally, you must always be careful on the road. So it is better to bring enough bottled water. Then you do not need to spend your pocket money to buy bottled drinks.
Practice 2
GRAND SALE! clothing and footwear at a discount of 30-50% gifts and lucky draws for purchase of RM100 and above all food items at a discount of 10% (not including fresh food) Offer valid from 1st May – 14th May, 2014 GAYA SUPERMARKET NO. 3, JALAN BESAR, 41300 KLANG
Your brother, Ali, who is studying in a residential school, wants to go to the sale. He wants you to help him ask permission from Mother. In about 100 words, write a message to your mother. Use the notes below to help you. tell your Mum what Ali wants to do give reasons why Ali should to go to the sale tell your Mum not to worry Dear Mum, There is a (1) in the Gaya (2) near Ali’s school. He wants to (3) to the sale because he (4) to buy some things. He wants a (5) for his test papers. He also (6) a pair of (7) for participating in the school track events. The supermarket is offering a discount of (8) for shoes. (9) he can save some money in this way. Don’t (10) about Ali going shopping, Mum. He can look (11) himself. Anyway, he will not (12) much as he is very careful with his money. He won’t even buy himself an (13). Let him (14) to (15) on his own two feet! We should not pamper him too much! Fill in the blanksto complete the message. Use the words below to help Siti you.
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learn
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Practice 3
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG Your brother, Ali, who is studying in a residential school, wants to go to the sale. Now, in about 100 words, write an e-mail to Ali telling him that Mum has allowed him to go shopping. Use the notes below to help you.
tell Ali about Mum’s decision warn him not to overspend remind him about coming home for the coming holiday Dear Ali, Here is some good news! First, Mum has given you permission to _____________________ You can _________________________ But you must be careful ________________ Do not ________________________ You need to ______________________ The second piece of good news is she has banked in ____________________ into your ___________________ Now you are rich! However, the school holidays ___________________ Add You in phrases of your own complete the e-mailYou above. can come home by to _________________ must remember to ______________________ Go early to the _________________ If not, the tickets may _____________________ Please take care_______________________See you ____________________ Siti
Practice 4
The following is the itinerary of the National Day Celebration EVENT : The National Day Celebrations VENUE : Larkin Stadium, Johor Bahru GUEST OF HONOUR : The Sultan and Sultanah of Johor PROGRAMME : 8.00 a.m Arrival of Very Important People and Guest OfHonour 8.30 a.m Singing of the national anthem Chief Minister’s speech Performances begin Traditional dances March past by uniformed bodies Float parade Concert by top artists You have attended the event. In about 100 words, write a description of the event to your cousin. Use the notes below to help you. place, time and the guest of honours tentative of the programme your personal view of the event Complete your description by filling in the blanks with the correct answer. The answer can be found in the itinerary of the programme.
Dear __________________ The ________________________________Celebrations was held at the ________________ in ____________________________.The celebration started at _____________ with the arrival of _____________________________________________. The guest of honour for the day was ________________________________________________. The celebration started of with the singing of ________________________________. It is followed by the ____________________________________. After that, the performances began. There was a variety of _________________________________ like the zapin, ribbon dance and the classical Indian dance performed by the school children in beautiful costumes. The celebration continued with a ________________________________by ____________________ such as the soldiers, the Red Crescent Society and school bands. The highlight was the ___________________________________. Everyone was fascinated by the beautifully decorated floats. The crowd
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG cheered as the floats went past. The final performance was by the ____________________________ in Malaysia. In conclusion, I felt very excited and proud to see the celebration and performances. The audience were very patriotic and I feegrateful for being a Malaysian.
EXTENDED WRITING – GUIDED PRACTICES GUIDED PRACTICE 1 The picture below shows your school concert which was held last Sunday. Based on the picture given, write a recount of the event.
In your recount: give details of the event give the benefits of participating in school activities. make sure your recount is between 150 to 200 words
Rearrange the following paragraphs to write the recount of your school concert All of us enjoyed the concert very much. Our teachers were surprised that there were so many talented students in our school. We hope to stage another show at the end of the third term before the school closes.
The audience enjoyed our play tremendously, judging from the loud applause as the curtains dropped. The Malay dance performed by the Form Two girls was very beautiful. The dancers wore Malay costume and had roses in their hair. They looked
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG graceful and charming in their green 'sarongs' and white 'kebayas' as they danced to the accompaniment of Malay music.
As a conclusion, I believe there are many benefits for students who participate their school activities. It helps to develop students talents and potential. Thus, students become a better person. On the other hand, it also helps to raise the self esteem of a student.
Last Sunday ourheld school concert . All the classes took part in it. My class put up a play called 'The Magic Flute'. I can still remember how excited we were when we tried on our colourfulcostumes. We spent a lot of time on rehearsals.
Besides these items, the School Choir sang Malay and English songs. Form One girls, too, contributed an item. It was a ribbon dance, using long, colourful ribbons.
GUIDED PRACTICE 2 Recently you have attended a talk on ways to stay healthy given by a doctor. Based on the illustration below, you are asked to give a speech on ways to stay healthy.
In your speech :
provide information on ways to stay healthy give advice on the importance of being healthy make sure your speech is between 150 to 200 words
Using the framework given below, write out your speech. Good morning to the _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ First of all, we need to do exercises ,________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG Next, we have to eat _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Besides, we should get enough_____________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Furthermore, we need practise good personal hygiene ______________ ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Last but not least, we must practise all these ways because it is very important for us to stay healthy. ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Thank you for ________________________________________________________
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Practice 1 The text below is about ‘The Woodpecker’, a common bird in Malaysia. Question 1 -10 are based on the text. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is onegrammatical error in each line. Underline the error and write the correct word in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning ofthe sentence. There are no spelling errors in this text.
The woodpecker is a common bird in Malaysia. It is a small bird with four bright colours – red, yellow, white but green. This
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beautiful bird is found in most parts of a world except Australia
1.______
and a few other countries. The woodpecker uses it’s long, strong
2.______
beak to pecks at trees. This is how the woodpecker earned its
3.______
name. The woodpecker makes holes in the trees to look of insects
4.______
and sometimes to build its nest. Apart than small insects, it also
5.______
eats fruits, berries and nuts, and drinks the sap of some tree.
6.______
Sugarcane juice are one of its food; the woodpecker can cause a
7.______
lot of damage to sugarcane crops. The woodpecker is a expert tree
8.______
climbers. It uses its strong and hooked claws to cling to the side of
9.______
the trees during pecking holes in it. Dead coconut trees are useful
10._____
to the woodpecker. It is here where the woodpecker builds its home to start a family.
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG Practice 2 The text below is about ‘The Importance of Newspapers.’ Question 1 -10 are based on the text. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is onegrammatical error in each line. Underline the error and write the correct word in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning ofthe sentence. There are no spelling errors in this text.
It is very important for us to read the newspaper daily. A person who doesn’t reads the newspapers cannot keep in touch with the
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times. We has to know what is happening in our country as well
1.______
as around the world. A newspaper do not cost much. For less
2.______
than RM2, the reader gets a lot of information. There are a column 3.______ to cater to the difference classes of readers. Newspapers usually
4.______
provide new on politics, sports, business, entertainment and
5.______
education. Readers with different needs search of different kinds
6.______
of news in the newspapers. Reading the newspaper also helps we
7.______
to improve our language. By read the newspaper consistently,
8.______
we become familiar with useful expressions. We also gets to
9.______
improve our spelling and widen our vocabulary. Thus, through
10._____
reading newspapers, we not only obtain news but also strengthen our command of the language.
Practice 3 The text below is about ‘ a man who was dishonest.’ Question 1 -10 are based on the text. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is onegrammatical error in each line. Underline the error and write the correct word in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning ofthe sentence. There are no spelling errors in this text.
One day a dishonest man was walking along the road. Suddenly he spotted a twenty-ringgit note in the road. Quickly he
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picked it up and slipped it into him pocket. Just then a little boy
1.______
came running towards him and asked, “Uncle, have you saw a
2.______
twenty-ringgit note anywhere? I lost it anywhere around here.”
3.______
The dishonest men thought to himself. “ If I tell the truth, I will not
4.______
get to keep a money. I might as well tell a lie and keep the
5.______
money for myself. Maybe I will goes to a restaurant later and have
6.______
a good lunch.” The dishonest man looked in the boy’s face. The
7.______
boy looked very worried. His eyes kept searching, hoping to found
8.______
the money. The dishonest man pretended to fell sorry for the boy,
9.______
saying, “ Is the money really so important to your ? After all, it is
10._____
only twenty ringgit.” The boy replied, “The money is a fake note!!”
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG Practice 4 The text below is about how I was all alone in the house one day Question 1 -10 are based on the text. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is onegrammatical error in each line. Underline the error and write the correct word in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning ofthe sentence. There are no spelling errors in this text.
My parents had gone out. I was all alone in the house. As I was reading a book, I heard a noise. I look out the window.
e.g. looked
There was a strange men in front of my neighbour’s house. He
1.______
tried to opened the gate with a tool of some kind. Immediately my
2.______
suspicions was aroused; that man must be a thief, I thought to
3.______
myself. I decided to warn my neighbour about the intruder. Than,
4.______
I remembered that my neighbour had gone out. They was no one
5.______
in the house. I called a police instead. I told Inspector Jaya about
6.______
the thief. He said that he would send some man over. A few
7.______
minute later, the police arrived and arrested the man. The man
8.______
had taken to the police station. When my neighbours learnt about
9.______
the incident, they thanked me. We should always be well and
10._____
caringneighbours.
Practice 5 The text below is about ‘A letter Of Permission To Visit a Factory’ Question 1 -10 are based on the text. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is onegrammatical error in each line. Underline the error and write the correct word in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning ofthe sentence. There are no spelling errors in this text.
Dear Sir, On behalf off Form 3A students of SekolahMenengah Bukit
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Tinggi, I am writing to request permission to visit your factory on
1.______
BatuHamparsome timethis months. The excursion would be part
2.______
of a class project. We were doing on Malaysian industries.
3.______
2.
My class consists of twenty-four students. If you grant our
4.______
permission, we would be very happiness if we could visit your
5.______
factory at the 2nd Saturday of this month.
6.______
3.
7.______
We would be accompanied with our form teacher, Miss Stacy
and ours English teacher, Mr. Adam. We would strictly follow any
8.______
rules stated and we assures you of our good behaviour. I certainly
9.______
hope you will grant us the permission. Please reply at soon as
10._____
possible. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation.
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PRACTICE 6 Questions 1 – 10 are based on the text. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining lines, there is one grammatical error in each line. Underline the error and write the correct word in the space provided. An example has been given. The correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence. There are no spelling errors in this text.
Dear Kailun, Work hard and manage your times well and I am sure you will pass
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the PMR examination with flying colours. Here is some useful tips.
1._____________
Pay attention to the teacher when they are teaching- this is
2._____________ 3._____________
important to make sure you understood what is taught. Do all your homeworks conscientiously by yourself and never
copy yours friend’s work. Study systematically- this means studying topic in topic. The
5._____________
amount of time you give to each topic will depended on the length
6._____________
and degree of difficulty they have with it. Drawn up a revision timetable- it will help you to manage the time
7._____________
you have for your revision. During you allocate time for your revision, it is important to consider the number of subjects to revise.
4._____________
8._____________ 9._____________ 10.___________
PRACTICE 7 Sheila Daud is in Form Three. She is sitting for her PMR examination in the end of the year. She is studying very hard. She e.g. at wants to made sure she gets good grades for her examination and 1._____________ make her parents proud about her. After completing secondary school, 2._____________ Sheila planning to go to the university to further her studies. However, 3._____________ her parents is farmers and they do not earn a lot of money. They also 4._____________ have to support Sheila brothers and sisters through school. So Sheila 5._____________ hopes to win a scholarship so that she will be able to study to the 6._____________ university. ‘I am going to make it to the university, no matter what 7._____________ happened,’ she says. ‘I will work hard at my studies and try to get the 8._____________ best results she possibly can. Then I will apply for a scholarship. If I 9._____________ don’t getting a scholarship, I will get a job, save through enough 10.___________ money and then pay my own way through university.’
PRACTICE 8 MrMuniandy Krishnan is an extraordinary man. While most
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG people who are 65 year of age are complaining of aches and weak bodies, MrMuniandy was able to lift loads of about 150 kilograms. In
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fact, many man who are much younger than he is cannot do that. MrMuniandy uses his strong body to help his to earn a living.
1._____________ 2._____________
People hire him to load and unload good from their lorries to the 3._____________ shops. Every morning, he waits with another like him at JalanRodget 4._____________ for contractors, who require his services, to hiring him. He works from 5._____________ 8a.m. to 5p.m. unloading sacks of goods from the lorries and earn $24 6._____________ a day. At the end of the day, he felt very tired and sometimes he has 7._____________ backaches. However, he seldom complaints. ‘I have been doing this 8._____________ job since I was in my twenties. Its the only job I know. I am thankful 9._____________ that I still have such a strong body and can continue work despite my 10.___________ age.’
PRACTICE 9 DatoOnn was born in 1895 in Johor Bahru. His father, DatoJaafar bin Haji Muhannad, is the first MenteriBesar of Johor. e.g. was From his father, he learnt what loyalty but patriotism meant. DatoJaafar sent his son off to England for his education in the
1._____________
tender age of seven. It must have been a rather frightened experience
2._____________
for the young boy at first. However, he obeyed him father and made
3._____________
up his mind to do his best there. He studied at England for several
4._____________
years. The experience taught him self-reliance and independent. He
5._____________
also learnt to face challenges and not to give up when he have
6._____________
problems. After spending some year in England, he returned to Malaya
7._____________ 8._____________
and continue his education at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar. He 9._____________ completed his secondary education there. He then returned from 10.___________ Johor in 1911 to serve the state government.
PRACTICE 10 One night in September last year, Pak Hamid was walking wearily home after a hard day’s works. He was a watchman at a e.g. work factory but he used to be the soldier in the army, that was until he 1._____________ retired. There are not many people on the road at that early hour of the
2._____________
morning. Pak Hamid couldn’t wait to get home to some breakfast and
3._____________
then some well-deserved rest. As he near his house, he smelt
4._____________
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG something strange in the air. ‘Somethings burning,’ he said to himself,
5._____________
‘but what?’ He dismissed the idea of someone burnt rubbish. He smelt
6._____________
the air again. Yes. It was definitely everything burning. He looked
7._____________
around. He walked further about and there it was! Smoke was coming
8._____________
out from the back of a bungalow. ‘Fire! Fire!’ shout Pak Hamid,
9._____________
sounding the alarm. He ran to the house. The gate is locked. He
10.___________
climbed over the gate and banged on the door. No one answered.
PRACTICE 11
The most memorable time in my life was when my family moved to another town. I will remembered the event as a time of e.g. remember sadness as well in happiness. In the old town, I had lots of friends. My 1._____________ best friend were Kamal. We went to school together in the mornings 2._____________ and in the evenings we played games and had a lots of fun. He lived 3._____________ two doors away from me and we visited each other’s homes almost 4._____________ any day. Our parents were also good friend. I was very sad when I
had to leave Taiping but I understand that we had to move as my
5._____________
father had a new job. I was nine year old when we moved to
6._____________
TelukIntan. It affected my life great. At the start, it was not easy for me
7._____________
at all. I was new to the place but I had no friends. However, I soon
8._____________
adapted to the new environment. I made friends with my neighbours
9._____________
and I felt happiest. Life became better afterwards.
10.___________
PRACTICE 12 Fitness is a way of life for many people today. Fitness or keeping fit is recognized as a ways to slow down and reverse ageing. e.g. way Nowadays, it is being practised by million of people from all around 1._____________ the globe. Public has realized that the key to the healthy life lies in the 2._____________ steps we take to keep fit. But what is fitness and how do one achieve 3._____________ it? Fitness means the ability of your body to functioning at the best
4._____________
possible way for the length of one’s lives. It is not necessary to work
5._____________
out in a gym everyday, jog great distances or pedal a stationary
6._____________
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG bicycle at hours on end. All it takes is 20 and 30 minutes a day of
7._____________
exercising. The health benefits of exercise has been recognized for
8._____________ 9._____________
centuries. As early as 600 BC, an Indian physician use exercise to 10.___________ treat diabetes. In most recent times, exercise has been used to help treat and prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and depression.
PRACTICE 13
Malaysia is a fascinating place for visitors. Its unspoilt natural beauty and multi-racial population offer visitor great experience and e.g. visitors excitement. Visitors can brought home with them memories of the 1._____________ places they visit, the great variety of food they tasted and the varied 2._____________ cultures they see. At Kuala Lumpur, the largest city in the country, 3._____________ tourists can visited the National Museum, the National Monument, 4._____________ Chinatown and Batu Caves. The National Museum displayed the rich 5._____________ historical and cultural heritage of Malaysia. A National Monument is a 6._____________ great piece of sculpture erected to remember that Malaysian warriors 7._____________
who have died for the country. For those who like shops, Chinatown
8._____________
offers an exciting shopping experiences- a wide range of foodstuffs
9._____________
and textiles are available here. Batu Caves is holy limestone caves.
10.___________
Thousands of Hindus make religious trips to these caves every year.
PRACTICE 14
His name is Azlan, but most of us call him Kecil because of his tiny body. He is just above 1 metre tall. Him hair looks like coconut e.g. His husk. I loves his sparkling eyes. They show a lot of life. When he 1._____________ laughs, his mouth opens wide, showing a set of uneven tooth. His two 2._____________ front teeth are especially larger. We like to laugh at his teeth but he 3._____________ does not get angry- that is what makes him so likeable. A shirts that 4._____________ he wears are much very large for him. According to Azlan, large shirts 5._____________ make him look fatter. Azlan is a smart boy. He is usually the first to 6._____________ answer the teachers questions. Whenever we play Scrabble with him, 7._____________ he always came out the winner. However, he is not selfish about his 8._____________ knowledge and intelligence. He helps us with our homeworks but in
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG return he will ask for a sweet. He always finishes his work at time and
9._____________
he is also teachers’ pet. Azlan is truly a nice boy. I am glad to be his
10.___________
friend.
PRACTICE 15
I went for a youth camp organized by the scouts last December. There were fifty of us in the camp. We were divide into 5 teams. One e.g. divided of the most memorable game that we played was filling up a pail with 1._____________ water through methods other that using containers like a bottle, a 2._____________ bucket or a bowl. You can imagine our reaction when we are told 3._____________ about the rule. There were five team consisting of ten members each. 4._____________ The source of water was the small stream located about 100 metres 5._____________ away. At the word ‘Go!’, each member ran as fast that he could to the 6._____________ stream. Most of us used only our palms. Many did not bring out even 7._____________ a drop of water by the time they reached the pail. The most creative 8._____________ ones used their shirts and one boy even used his cap! There was 9._____________
many laughter and noise as each member of the team return to the
10.___________
pail. I shall never forget the fun we had on that particular day.
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ANSWER his seen somewhere man the
NO. 6 7 8 9 10
ERROR goes in found fell your
ANSWER go at find feel you
PRACTICE 2 NO. 1 2 3 4 5 PRACTICE 3 NO. 1 2 3 4 5 PRACTICE 4
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG NO. 1 2 3 4 5
ERROR men opened suspicions Than They
ANSWER man open suspicion Then These
NO. 6 7 8 9 10
ERROR a man minute had well
ANSWER the men minutes was good
ERROR on months were our happiness
ANSWER in month are us happy
NO. 6 7 8 9 10
ERROR at with ours assures at
ANSWER on by our assure as
ERROR is teacher understood homeworks yours
ANSWER are teachers understand homework your
NO. 6 7 8 9 10
ERROR in depended they drawn during
ANSWER by depend you draw when
ERROR made about planning is Sheila
ANSWER make of plans are Sheila’s
NO. 6 7 8 9 10
ERROR to happened she getting through
ANSWER at happens I get up
ERROR was man his good another
ANSWER is men him goods others
NO. 6 7 8 9 10
ERROR hiring earn felt complaints Its
ANSWER hire earns feels complains It’s
PRACTICE 5 NO. 1 2 3 4 5
PRACTICE 6 NO. 1 2 3 4 5 PRACTICE 7 NO. 1 2 3 4 5 PRACTICE 8 NO. 1 2 3 4 5 PRACTICE 9
NO. 1 2 3 4 5
ERROR but in frightened him at
ANSWER and at frightening his in
NO. 6 7 8 9 10
ERROR independent have year continue from
ANSWER independence had years continued to
ERROR the are to near somethings
ANSWER a were for neared something’s
NO. 6 7 8 9 10
ERROR burnt everything about shout is
ANSWER burning something on shouted was
ERROR in were lots any friend
ANSWER as was lot every friends
NO. 6 7 8 9 10
ERROR understand year great but happiest
ANSWER understood years greatly and happier
ERROR at and has use most
ANSWER for to have used more
ERROR a that shops experiences is
ANSWER the those shopping experience are
PRACTICE 10 NO. 1 2 3 4 5
PRACTICE 11 NO. 1 2 3 4 5 PRACTICE 12 NO. 1 2 3 4 5
ERROR million the do functioning lives
ANSWER millions a does function life
ERROR brought tasted at visited displayed
ANSWER bring taste in visit displays
NO. 6 7 8 9 10
PRACTICE 13 NO. 1 2 3 4 5
NO. 6 7 8 9 10
SISC+ BI BATANG PADANG PRACTICE 14 NO. 1 2 3 4 5
ERROR loves tooth larger a very
ANSWER love teeth large the too
NO. 6 7 8 9 10
ERROR teachers came about homeworks at
ANSWER teachers’ comes with homework on
ERROR game that are team the
ANSWER games than were teams a
NO. 6 7 8 9 10
ERROR that out most many return
ANSWER as in more much returned
PRACTICE 15 NO. 1 2 3 4 5