Intensive Class Informal Letters

PMR 2008
DIRECTIONS
Introduction
This question requires you to describe directions to a place or a journey based on the map given.
Study the map given carefully and describe the directions step by step. Your description must give
a clear picture of the route shown in the map.
Format
Introduction : Describe the directions or journey as required by the question.
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!aragraph " : Start giving directions or the route or description of the journey.
!aragraph # $ %: &ontinue with the directions or description.
&onclusion : 'dd some comments about the route or journey ( whether simple or difficult or
interesting.
Study the sample text on the next page.
is!uss "ith your tea!her a#out the guidelines and format in the sample text.
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Guidelines
1 )ead the instructions and study the map carefully.
2 Ta*e note of details li*e names of roads+ landmar*s+ signs+ symbols+ etc.
3 Trace the route by following the arrows from starting point to the end. 's you do this+ note
down all important details that you need to include in your composition.
4 ,hen you give directions+ ma*e sure they are clear and accurate and follow the sequence
of counts as shown in the map.
5 -a*e sure you use the correct prepositions of places. You can also use logical connectors
li*e next, then, after that, etc. to lin* your directions.
6 .se adjectives to add interest and to help ma*e your directions clearer /e.g. large building+
yellow roof building+ narrow road+ etc0.
7 elow are some e1amples of useful lines in giving directions.
2 't the junction+ turn left. 2 Do not turn. 3eep going straight.
2 ,al* towards the shops. 2 ,al* across the playground.
2 The stall is opposite the bus stop. 2 You will see a ban* ne1t to the restaurant.
2 Drive past the petrol station. 2 ,al* along 4alan )aja 5aut.
2 't the roundabout+ turn right. 2 6n your right you will see the post office.
8 7ach main point should be in a separate paragraph.
9 3eep your sentences short. If you are giving directions+ you may use the present tense.
10 )ead through and chec* for mista*es in vocabulary+ grammar+ spelling and punctuation.
Intensive Class Informal Letters
PMR 2008
Situation
Last Sunday, you went to your uncles village with your friend, Alex.
Both of you spent one whole day touring the village. Study the map
below and describe about what both of you saw and did.
Have you discussed the guidelines, format, situation and the given
notes? If you already have, good! You are now ready to write your
own essay.
Exercise
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The trip to my uncle8s village had been planned a month ago. -y uncle+ Uncle
Meng+ lives in Kampung Bunga. 9e had invited Alex and me to visit his village for a
wee*end.
6n the morning of that Saturday+ we left our homes early for the bus station. ,e
boarded the bus at si1 o8cloc* and arrived at the 3ampung unga bus stop at eight. .ncle
-eng+ who was waiting at the bus stop in the village+ was very happy to see us. .ncle
-eng8s wife+ 'unt )ose+ had prepared us brea*fast. There was a variety of food. 'le1 and I
ate a lot.
'fter the heavy brea*fast+ we started our tour of the village. First, we went to the
vegetable farm. It was a very big farm. There were many types of vegetables. ,e saw the
wor*ers busy watering and fertili:ing the plants. .ncle -eng bought some beans and
cabbages for us to ta*e home. 6ur next stop was a fishing pond. 'le1 and I had brought
along our fishing line. ;ishing is our hobby. ,e almost spent three hours trying our luc*.
,e managed to catch ten small fish. That would be for dinner that night. 's it was almost
noon+ 'le1 suggested a swim. So we went to the nearby waterfall. It was so nice to put our
tired feet in the cool water.
After the swim+ we felt hungry. .ncle -eng too* us the village caf<. The food was
Intensive Class Informal Letters
PMR 2008
Study the given situation$ then dis!uss "ith your tea!her a#out the map. %rite your
essay on a pie!e of paper.
You and your family spent one whole day at a hill resort. t is called the
Sedap !ill "esort. Study the map below and describe what you all saw
and did there.
#hen writing your directions$
you may use all the notes given
elaborate on the given notes to ma%e it more interesting
ma%e sure it is not less than 120 words
&re you ready'
(ere are some notes that might help you. &s) your tea!her for help if you are not sure.
Sedap Hill Resort
refreshing experience
wish to stay longer period
Golf Club
walk on the golf course
father golf enthusiast play golf next hour
tour resort on our own
Rose Garden
interesting many species of roses some rare
bought many roses

Intensive Class Informal Letters

PMR 2008
mother delighted see !arieties rose fa!ourite flower
" picked yellow uni#ue
$egetable %arm
ama&ed to see many types !egetables
watched farmers watering and fertili&ing crops
'ea (lantation
11 o)clock proceeded tea plantation
saw workers picking tea lea!es taken to factory processing
*aterfall
last stop father +oined us
nicest waterfall brother and " had a dip cool water refreshing
two o)clock went back to resort
early dinner restaurant ser!ed a splendid meal
after meal head back resort
en+oyable day
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