Section A : Directed Writing

[ Time suggested: 45 minutes ]

SPM examination is approaching. Many of the students in your school are under a
lot of stress. As a president of the Counseling Club in your school, write an article
on how to reduce stress.

Use the following notes to write your article.

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eat nutritious and balanced meals

stay healthy and happy
sleep better
think positively
keep calm
listen to music
go for regular physical activities and exercises
laughter reduce stress hormones
never burn the midnight oil
prepare check lists and time table
revising early
talk with parent, friends and counselors

When writing the article, you should remember:

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to give a suitable title

to give your name as the writer
to use all the notes given
to provide an ending
that your readers are students of your school