1119/1
SULIT
Section A : Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes]
Section A : Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes]
You feel that your school library needs changes to attract more students to visit it. Write a letter to etter to the library teacher stating your suggestions on the changes need to be done to the library. You should also provide the reasons for the changes.
You feel that your school library needs changes to attract more students to visit it. Write a letter to etter to the library teacher stating your suggestions on the changes need to be done to the library. You should also provide the reasons for the changes.
Use the following notes to write your letter :
Use the following notes to write your letter :
Changes need to be done
Reasons
Changes need to be done
Reasons
increase the number of novels
fiction section lacks books
increase the number of novels
fiction section lacks books
get dictionaries of the latest edition
dictionaries not up-to-date
get dictionaries of the latest edition
dictionaries not up-to-date
rearrange the shelves and furniture
positions not conducive to reading
rearrange the shelves and furniture
positions not conducive to reading
repaint the walls
dull wall colour
repaint the walls
dull wall colour
add more fans/be airconditioned
poor ventilation ventilation
add more fans/be airconditioned
poor ventilation ventilation
place more librarians at the counter
long queue during recess
place more librarians at the counter
long queue during recess
When writing the letter , you must: must: address the letter to the library teacher to lay out the letter in the correct format to include all the notes given that the letter is formal formal
When writing the letter , you must: must : address the letter to the library teacher to lay out the letter in the correct format to include all the notes given that the letter is formal
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1119/1
SULIT
Section A : Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes]
Section A : Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes]
You have just returned from a leadership camp. As the Head Prefect of your school, you are asked to write a report to the principal about the camp. Use the following notes to write your report.
You have just returned from a leadership camp. As the Head Prefect of your school, you are asked to write a report to the principal about the camp. Use the following notes to write your report.
In your report, include the following.
In your report, include the following.
y y y y y
Date and place Number of participants Aim ± to groom future leaders Accompanying teachers Activities carried out and their benefits:
y y y y y
Date and place Number of participants Aim ± to groom future leaders Accompanying teachers Activities carried out and their benefits:
Activities
Benefits
Activities
Benefits
i)
Jungle trekking
Teamwork
i)
Jungle trekking
Teamwork
ii)
Flying fox
Developing confidence
ii)
Flying fox
Developing confidence
iii)
Drama
Communication skills
iii)
Drama
Communication skills
iv)
Lectures and workshops
Enhancing knowledge
iv)
Lectures and workshops
Enhancing knowledge
Do remember to: address the report to the principal set out the report correctly use all the points given add any other relevant details
Do remember to: address the report to the principal set out the report correctly use all the points given add any other relevant details
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1119/1
SULIT
Section A : Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes]
Section A : Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes]
Your friend has finished his secondary education. He wants to go overseas to further his studies. He writes to you for a second opinion. You reply to his letter , giving him reasons why he should go ahead with his plans.
Your friend has finished his secondary education. He wants to go overseas to further his studies. He writes to you for a second opinion. You reply to his letter , giving him reasons why he should go ahead with his plans.
Use the notes given below to write your letter .
Use the notes given below to write your letter .
REASONS
REASONS
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gain knowledge
y
meet people
y
gain knowledge
y
meet people
y
be independent
y
get to travel
y
be independent
y
get to travel
y
gain new experience
y
taste various cuisine
y
gain new experience
y
taste various cuisine
y
learn responsibility
y
learn foreign culture
y
learn responsibility
y
learn foreign culture
y
able to cope with
y
supportive parents
y
able to cope with
y
supportive parents
y
parents can afford it
studies y
better job opportunities
studies y
parents can afford it
y
When writing the letter , you must; lay out your letter correctly (address, greeting, closing) use all the notes given remember that your letter is to your friend
better job opportunities
When writing the letter , you must; lay out your letter correctly (address, greeting, closing) use all the notes given remember that your letter is to your friend
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1119/1
SULIT
Section A : Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes]
Section A : Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes]
The issue of obesity among teenagers is a growing concern. in relation to this, you have attended a health seminar about the importance of weight control organized by the Health Ministry. As the secretary of the Health Club, your teacher has asked you to write an article on the importance of weight management for the school magazine. You have made the notes below to help you.
The issue of obesity among teenagers is a growing concern. in relation to this, you have attended a health seminar about the importance of weight control organized by the Health Ministry. As the secretary of the Health Club, your teacher has asked you to write an article on the importance of weight management for the school magazine. You have made the notes below to help you.
Write your article based on your notes as shown below.
Write your article based on your notes as shown below.
Reasons for obesity: genetics bad eating habits lack of exercise
Reasons for obesity: genetics bad eating habits lack of exercise
Ways to overcome: eat a balanced diet do not snack between meals do not skip meals exercise regularly consult doctor/fitness expert before joining a gym maintain ideal weight go for regular health checks think positively be disciplined in your weight management
Ways to overcome: eat a balanced diet do not snack between meals do not skip meals exercise regularly consult doctor/fitness expert before joining a gym maintain ideal weight go for regular health checks think positively be disciplined in your weight management
When writing your article, you should remember to: give a suitable title state the writer¶s name write in paragraphs use all the notes given
When writing your article, you should remember to: give a suitable title state the writer¶s name write in paragraphs use all the notes given
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1119/1
SULIT
Section A : Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes]
Section A : Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes]
In conjunction with the launching of the µ1 Student 1 Sport¶ policy by the Ministry of Education, your school is organizing a Sports Week. As the president of the Sports Club, you have been asked to give a talk during the assembly regarding the programme. In your talk, you should make the students aware of the objectives of the Sports Week, as well as promote the activities that will be carried out during the programme.
In conjunction with the launching of the µ1 Student 1 Sport¶ policy by the Ministry of Education, your school is organizing a Sports Week. As the president of the Sports Club, you have been asked to give a talk during the assembly regarding the programme. In your talk, you should make the students aware of the objectives of the Sports Week, as well as promote the activities that will be carried out during the programme.
Use the following notes to write your speech:
Use the following notes to write your speech:
SPORTS
SPORTS
WEEK
WEEK
Objectives of the Programme: - Promote active and healthy lifestyle - Inculcate moral values: Teamwork Sportsmanship Leadership - Identify talents for school teams
Objectives of the Programme: Activities: - Inter-house competitions
- Promote active and healthy lifestyle
- Poster drawing competitions
- Inculcate moral values: Teamwork Sportsmanship Leadership
- Friendly matches against neighbouring schools - Dialogue sessions with famous sports personalities
- Identify talents for school teams
When writing the speech, you must: - greet the audience - state the purpose of your talk - end you talk appropriately - include all the notes given
When writing the speech, you must: - greet the audience - state the purpose of your talk - end you talk appropriately - include all the notes given
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1119/1
SULIT
Section A : Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes]
Section A : Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes]
Your friend who lives in Brunei wants to know about an important event celebrated in your school every year. You have decided to write a letter to your friend telling him/her about Teacher¶s Day celebration.
Your friend who lives in Brunei wants to know about an important event celebrated in your school every year. You have decided to write a letter to your friend telling him/her about Teacher¶s Day celebration.
Use the notes given below to write your letter:
Use the notes given below to write your letter:
Purposes:
Purposes:
to appreciate teachers and their efforts to strengthen relationship between teachers and students
Activities:
to appreciate teachers and their efforts to strengthen relationship between teachers and students
Activities:
speech by the Principal Teacher¶s Day message reading award presentation ± ³Best Teacher of the Year´ performances by students and teachers competitions between teachers and students Teacher¶s Day card making competition telematch games for teachers song dedication signing the µTeacher¶s Day¶ banner
When writing your letter, you should remember: - to use a suitable format - to use all the notes given - that your letter is to a friend
speech by the Principal Teacher¶s Day message reading award presentation ± ³Best Teacher of the Year´ performances by students and teachers competitions between teachers and students Teacher¶s Day card making competition telematch games for teachers song dedication signing the µTeacher¶s Day¶ banner
When writing your letter, you should remember: - to use a suitable format - to use all the notes given - that your letter is to a friend
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1119/1
SULIT
Section A : Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes]
Section A : Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes]
You have been selected to represent your school in a public speaking competition organized by The Star Newspaper . The topic you have chosen for your prepared speech is ³ The advantages and disadvantages of Internet ´. Write a speech on the topic chosen.
You have been selected to represent your school in a public speaking competition organized by The Star Newspaper . The topic you have chosen for your prepared speech is ³ The advantages and disadvantages of Internet ´. Write a speech on the topic chosen.
You should include the following points in your speech:
You should include the following points in your speech:
Advantages
Advantages
y y y y y y
fast and reliable cheap vast information free entertainment paying bills on-line shopping from the home
y y y y y y
Disadvantages y y y y y y
fast and reliable cheap vast information free entertainment paying bills on-line shopping from the home
Disadvantages
theft of personal information virus threats unwanted e-mails pornography no social life unhealthy ± no physical exercise
y y y y y y
When writing your speech, you must: - greet your audience - state the purpose of your speech - include all the notes given - thank your audience
theft of personal information virus threats unwanted e-mails pornography no social life unhealthy ± no physical exercise
When writing your speech, you must: - greet your audience - state the purpose of your speech - include all the notes given - thank your audience
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