SECTION B

The Task
Question
B
(2A):
Pupils
transfer
information
correctly.
Question
(2B): Pupils:

1. make a
choice.
2.
give
reasons to
support their choice.
Examples of Section B - Question 2A and Question 2B
Example 1
Study the information given below carefully. Then complete the table using the
information given. You are advised to spend about 25 minutes on this question.
It is your teachers birthday. You plan to buy her a gift. Which gift would you
choose? Give reasons for your choice.
Purse

Scarf

Blouse

Tips
Question 2A
Pupils:
look at the pictures.
read the information given carefully a few times.
transfer only the required ( asked for ) information.
look at the examples given when filling in the blanks.

make sure you punctuate and spell correctly. Be careful with your capital
letters e.g., R, P, M, L, K, S, I, W, Y, RM and correct punctuation e.g., p.m.
, a.m.
* copy correctly the information to the table given.
* recheck your answers carefully to avoid any spelling and punctuation
mistakes.
* write neatly and clearly.
EXAMPLE 1
Question 2A
Purse
Price
Colours
Material
Design

Scarf
RM 20.00

Brown
blue

Blouse

and
Silk

Geometric
design

Country

India

SAMPLE ANSWER ( 1 ) - Question 2A

Price
Colours
Material
Design
Country

Purse
RM 29.90
Brown
blue

Scarf

RM 20.00
and Lilac and red

PVC leather

Geometric
design
Thailand

Wool

Floral Motifs

Blouse
RM 49.90

Turquoise,
maroon
and
green

Silk
Batik design

India

Malaysia

Remarks : 10 marks
Analysis: 1. Correct information is transferred.
2. Correct spelling and punctuation.
3. Clear and good handwriting.
Note to teachers : This is the section where all pupils should score! Thus practice
well in this section!
SAMPLE ANSWER ( 2 ) - Question 2A
Price
Colours

Purse
Rm 29.90
Brown

Scarf
X
RM 20.00
and Lllac and rea

Blouse
RM 49,90
X Turquoise,

blue
Material
Design
Country

PVC leather
Geometric
design
thailand
X

Wool

Floral MotifS
India

maroun
and
green
X
Silk
Batik design
malaysia

Remarks : 7 marks lost due to unclear handwriting, punctuation and spelling

errors.*
Pupils are to avoid making these mistakes at all cost!

Tips
Question 2B
Pupils:

must make a choice. Tip - a good choice is which they can give good
reasons for that choice. A reason answers the question WHY they made
that choice.
give reasons based on the question e.g., To choose for your sister / mother /
friend / family or yourself.
write correct sentences.
check their punctuation and spelling.
write neatly and clearly.

Band A ( Excellent )
Pupils must:
have a good command* of the language :
*good sentences
correct subject-verb agreement
correct spelling
correct punctuation
use a variety of sentence patterns:
- simple sentences strengthened by using adverbs / adjectives or both.
- A few compound and complex sentences.

Note: DO NOT write complicated sentences!

make a choice. This is very important!
give 5 7** good and relevant reasons.
write neatly and clearly.
**a good guide
Sample Answer - Band A
I would choose the blouse because it is very beautiful.1 Even though it is
expensive, it is made of high quality silk material.2 So it is worth it. 3 Silk
is cool and comfortable to wear. 4 The batik design is suitable for my
teacher because she wears clothes with batik designs every Thursday. 5
Turquoise is my teachers favourite colour6 and the design is eyecatching.7 I hope my teacher will like my choice.
Analysis:
A choice ( blouse ) is made.
Number of good and relevant reasons : 7
Adjectives : very beautiful , high quality, cool , comfortable, eye-catching, favourite
Compound sentences :
Silk is cool and comfortable to wear.
Turquoise is my teachers favourite colour and the design is eye-catching.
Complex sentence : Even though it is expensive, it is made of high quality silk
material.
Note: DO NOT write complicated sentences!
Band B ( Good )
Pupils must:
have a good control* of the language :
*sentences are simple but correct
correct subject-verb agreement
correct spelling
good punctuation
use a variety of sentence patterns.
use adjectives and adverbs,
use compound sentences.
Note: DO NOT write complicated sentences!
make a choice. This is very important!
give 5** good and relevant reasons.
write neatly and clearly.
**a good guide

Sample answer - Band B

I would choose the blouse because it is very beautiful.1 The batik design is
attractive and it suits my teacher. 2 Silk is cool to wear. 3 Green is my
teachers favourite colour. 4 The blouse costs RM 49.90. I have RM 50.00. 5
So I can afford to buy it. 6 I hope my teacher will like my choice.
Analysis:
A choice ( blouse ) is made.
Number of good and relevant reasons: 6
Adjectives: very beautiful, attractive, cool, favourite
Compound sentences: The batik design is attractive and it suits my teacher.

Band C ( Minimum Pass )

Pupils must:

be able to write short, simple but correct sentences.

be able to spell.

be able to punctuate correctly.

make a choice. This is very important!

give 2 4** good and relevant reasons.

write neatly and clearly.

**a good guide
Sample answer Band C
I would choose the blouse because it is pretty. 1 She likes green. 2 She loves
batik design. 3 I have the money to buy the blouse. 4 I hope my teacher will
like the blouse.
Analysis:
A choice is made.
Number of good and relevant reasons : 4
Sentences are very simple but correct.
Adjectives : pretty
***Take note of the difference between statements and reasons.

Examples:
Statements
The blouse costs RM 49.90.

Reasons
I can buy the blouse because I have
RM 50.00.
The colours are turquoise, maroon My teacher loves green.
and green.
The blouse is made in Malaysia.
We must support products made in
Malaysia.
The blouse is made of silk.
Silk is cool and comfortable.
Information is given.
* Answer the question WHY.
Section B
Example 2
Study the advertisements below. Then complete the table using the information
given.

Fill your time with fun and useful activities!

3 days 2 nights
ONLY RM400.00 per person
Accommodation at Palm Beach Resort
Tents and other camping equipment are provided
Snorkelling and boat tour around the island

4 days 3 nights
ONLY RM550.00 per person
Accommodation: Tents (camping equipment provided)
Bird-watching, canopy walk and cave exploring

3 days 2 nights
ONLY RM200.00 per person
Accommodation at Camp Permai Cabins
Bird-watching and jungle-trekking

(B) You would like to go to one of the camps. Based on the information given,
which camp would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
Question 2 ( A )

Venue

Love
Camp
Palm
Resort

Nature Sports Camp

Beach

Duration
Cost
Activities
Accommodati
on

English Camp

4 days 3 nights
RM 200.00
Bird-watching,
canopy walk,
cave exploring
Tents

Sample Answer 1

Venue
Duration
Cost
Activities
Accommodati
on

Love
Nature
Camp
Palm
Beach
Resort
3 days 2 nights

RM
400.00

Snorkelling,
boat tour

Tents

Sports Camp

English Camp

Gading National
Park
4 days 3 nights

Camp Permai

3 days 2 nights

550.00 RM 200.00

RM

Bird-watching,
canopy walk,
cave exploring
Tents

Bird-watching,
jungle-trekking

Cabins

Remarks : 10 marks
Analysis: 1. Correct information is transferred.
2. Correct spelling and punctuation.
3. Clear and good handwriting.
Note to teachers: This is the section where all pupils should score! Thus practice
well in this section!
Sample Answer 2
Love
Nature Sports Camp
Camp
Venue
Palm
Beach Gading NationaL
Resort
Park
X
Duration
3 day 2 nights 4 days 3 nights
X
Cost
rm 400.00
X RM 550.00

Activities
Snorkalling,
Bird-watching,
boat tour
canopy walk,
X
cave exploring
Accommodatio
n

Tents

TentS

English Camp
camp Permai
X
3 days 2 nights

RM 200.00
Bird-watching,
jungle trekking
X
Cabins

Remarks : 7 marks lost due to unclear handwriting, punctuation and spelling

errors.*
Pupils are to avoid making these mistakes at all cost!
Question 2B
Sample Answer - Band A
I would choose the Sports Camp because I love outdoor activities. 1 Gading
National Park is a beautiful place. 2 Bird-watching and canopy walk are
my favourite outdoor activities. 3 The cost is RM550 per person. Even though
it is expensive, I dont mind paying for a great experience. 4 The three
activities are interesting, challenging and exciting. 5 They can make me
fit and strong. 6 I have never stayed in a tent so it would be a great
adventure for me. 7
Analysis:
A choice ( Sports Camp ) is made.
Number of good and relevant reasons : 7
New words: experience, adventure, fit, strong
Adjectives: favourite, great, interesting, challenging, exciting
Compound sentences: Bird-watching and canopy walk are my favourite outdoor

activities. The three activities are interesting, challenging

and exciting.
Complex sentence : Even though it is expensive, I dont mind paying for a great
experience.
I have never stayed in a tent so it would be a great
adventure for me.
Sample Answer - Band B
I would choose the Sports Camp because I love outdoor sports. 1 I also love
camps. 2 Gading National Park is a beautiful place. 3 The cost is RM550 per
person. My father can afford to pay for it. 4 The activities can make me fit
and strong. 5 They are also exciting. 6
Analysis:
A choice ( Sports Camp ) is made.
Number of good and relevant reasons : 6
New words: afford,
Adjectives: fit, strong, exciting
Compound sentences: The activities can make me fit and strong.
Sample Answer - Band C
I would choose the Sports Camp because I love sports. 1
I also love camps. 2 The cost is RM550 per person. My father will pay for it. 3
The camp is good. 4 I like bird-watching. 5
Analysis:
A choice ( Sports Camp ) is made.
Number of good and relevant reasons : 5
Sentences are very simple but correct.
New words : pay, love, like,
Adjectives : good
Take note of the difference between statements and reasons.
Examples:
Statements
The camp costs RM 550 per person.
We live in tents.

Reasons
The camp is expensive but my
father can afford it.
It is exciting to live in tents.

The activities are bird-watching, Bird-watching, canopy walk and

canopy walk and cave exploring.
cave exploring are interesting
activities.
The duration of the camp is 4 days I can learn many things in 4 days.
and 3 nights.
Information is given.
* Answer the question WHY.
Section B (2B)

A Useful List of Simple Reasons

Note to teachers:
Below is the list of reasons for the different areas in simple sentences to help
weaker pupils.
No
.
1.

Areas

2.

Society / Clubs
Examples :
The Boys Scouts,
Crescent Society,
The English Club

Reasons

Place / Venue / Location

Examples:
the train station, the
Hilton Hotel

I can go there easily.

It is near my house.
park, I can go there on Sunday.
It is a nice / beautiful /safe
place.
It is an enjoyable society.
It is an interesting club.
The Red I can gain more knowledge.
I can improve my English.
I can learn new things.

I can make new friends.

It
teaches
me
to
confident.
It
teaches
me
to
independent.
3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Price / Fee / Fare / Rent / Cost

Examples :
Price / Cost of a pair of shoes :
RM 30.00
Taxi fare to the airport : RM
25.00
House Monthly Rental
: RM
400.00
Monthly tuition fee
: RM
50.00

be
be

It is reasonable.
It is a reasonable price.
It is affordable.
It is within my budget.
I can afford it.
The price is low.
The fee is affordable.
It is cheap.
I can afford to buy it.
I have enough money to buy
it.
Free gifts / discounts/ offers / It is an attractive offer.
souvenirs
They are attractive offers.
Examples :
I can save my pocket money.
a pencil box
So I do not have to buy it /
a soft toy
them.
3 pencils
I dont have to spend more
money.
Food / Drinks / Menu / Dishes / It is delicious / tasty.
Meal
It is nutritious.
Examples :
It is my favourite drink / food.
fried noodles /rice
It is good for health.
fresh orange juice
It is a refreshing drink.
yummy fried chicken
Transport
It is comfortable.
Examples :
It is convenient.
Easy Jet
The fare is reasonable /
VIP Luxury Coach
affordable.
Fast Rail
I can rest during the journey.
It is a good /safe way of
travelling.
It is fast.
I can enjoy the scenery.
Facility / Facilities
I can enjoy them.
Examples :
I can use them.
the swimming pool, the library,
It is comfortable.
the park, the playground,
It is convenient to go there.
the gym
I can play/exercise there.

8.

9.

10.

Date / Time / Duration

Examples :
I am free during that time.
5 May 2012
I can use my time usefully.
3.00 p.m. 5.00 p.m.
I would not feel bored.
4 days 3 night
Colour / Fashion / Pattern / It is beautiful / attractive /
Design
eye-catching.
Examples :
It is my favourite colour /
blue, green, red
design.
blouse, gown, skirt,
It suits me.
batik
It is the latest fashion /
pattern / design.
Occupation
I can earn a good salary.
Examples :
It teaches me to be
teacher
responsible.
policeman
I have always wanted to be a
engineer
teacher / policeman /
engineer.
I will be able to support my
family / parents next time.
It is a good job.

11.

Pen-pal / Facebook friend

Examples :
a pen-pal in Australia
a Facebook friend in Thailand

12.

Pets
Examples :
cat
dog
rabbit
fish

We can exchange ideas.

We have the same interest.
We have the same hobbies.
I can learn about his / her
country.
It is cute.
It is easy to look after/ to take
care of.
It is easy to feed.
I can play with it.
It can be my good
companion.
I love animals.

13.

Material / Clothes
Examples :
silk
cotton
leather

It
It
It
It
It

is
is
is
is
is

cool.
comfortable.
lasting.
worth to buy it.
of good quality.

14.

Conclusion

I am sure I have made a good

choice.

I am happy with my choice.