SAMPLE ESSAYS

DESCRIPTIVE
FRIEND
This friend I have is special, whilst young, intelligent and righteous. He lives with me since he
was born, a pleasure to have all these years. The strength to face each day can sometimes be drawn
from knowing him.
When I watch him dribble around with the ball at the street soccer court then knocking it into
the goal leaving the opponent frustrated there is unspeakable pride and joy emitting from the core of
my heart. How this fine young man has grown from a novice soccer player just three years ago to a
forwarder that instill fear to defenders who have to mark him. A elusive player who pass his opponent
with ease and elegant he can match the highest standard of the land.
The fond memories of the time we spend together still lingers in my mind. Bringing him to the
movies, watching him fight with his sisters still sits in my mind. When he is younger, he never kept still
and even climb out of the cradle that is meant to restrain him. That is when he is only two years old
and that time nearly got a spanking from his grand mother.
The coolest transformation is his hair. It uses to be always gelled and groomed into the "curry
puff" look that is the trademark look that signifies his childhood days. Curry puff is a local snacks that
has ultra ordinary puff when fried. Youth has robbed away that and reinstall a new image to befit the
modern time. The "anime" type spike hairstyle is now the replacement. Skinny jeans with a smart tee
shirts is the order of the day when he needs to go for a outing. While I would prefer him to be in long
sleeved shirt and a business pant, his peer may feel out of place with this sort of strange outfit.
Our favorite chat always centered on his favorite Barclay Premier League Club Chelsea and
my Manchester United Football Club. Our exchange on the matter can turn into a feisty with each not
giving way to the other. Glorified Manchester United has done it once again but the arrival of Ancelloti
this season and the departure of Christano Ronaldo has up the challenge for the rivals.
Every weekend is spent at the soccer field where we conduct soccer lessons for children
under ten. He is my coach while I am his manager and together we managed to keep soccer alive for
these kids who showed up every weekend. Our effort has rewarded us with two championship through
the years and the greatest pride is the one that Chris has played in.
Chris is more of a friend than a son, we spend our time together like most friends do. I am
proud of him both as a friend and a son.
(470 W0RDS)

Friends

Friends are people whom we turn to when our spirits need a lift. They are always by our side through
thick and thin. They stand beside us even when our disposition is not perfectly right and will fight for us if we are
oppressed. Therefore, it is clear that friends play a vital role in shaping who we are today. But what qualities
exactly do we need to look for in a friend?
A friend should always be caring towards you. He or she should take interest in your problems no matter
how big or petty your problem may be. A friend should be able to sit beside you and encourage you to keep your
chin up even when everyone else is against you. A friends empathy and lovingness will also replenish your wornout soul and will make you realize how important a friend really is.
Apart from that, a friend should be an honest person. An honest friend will dissipate any worries that he
or she is lying towards you. A friends honesty will enable you to trust his or shes opinion when it comes to telling
you the truth about yourself. For example, an honest friend will remand you on your declining grades and will ask
you to work harder while a dishonest friend will see it with a blind eye. Therefore, an overall improvement in
yourself will be noticeable if you have an honest friend.
Moreover, a friend should be generous both emotionally and knowledge wise. A friend who is generous
ought to be able to connect with you and provide emotional support. He or she should also be generous when it
comes to sharing knowledge. A true friend must be ever-ready to help you when you are inept in certain subjects.
A friend can easily guide you towards understanding the subject matter better as he or she is often on the same
page as you. The only difference is that you cant quite grasp the content of the page per se.
Besides that, a friend must also be able to humour you. Humour plays a quintessential role in making
your day more lively and enjoyable. Friends who pull your leg and mess about will indefinitely make life seem so
much better. As they say, laughter is the best medicine and a little levity on rainy days is always welcomed.
In conclusion, friends are people we spend most of our time with. Thus, we have to be selective when it
comes to choosing our friends.
(418 WORDS)

Describe an afternoon at the bus station

It was two oclock in the afternoon. I was heading towards the bus station with Mohan after
Mrs Wongs extra class. The sun was beating mercilessly on my back and I could feel my sweat
trickling down my spine. I have often wished that my mother would allow me to ride a motorcycle to
school. She says that I am not ready but we both know that she is terrified that a car would knock me
down.
When I reached the bus station, it was nearly empty except for a handful of boys. Mohan and I
strode to a bench near the stationmasters office. I could feel the tension on my shoulders as the
straps of my school bag ate into my shoulder. Where is the bus? I sighed to myself. An elderly
woman came and asked me where I was going. She started a conversation but gave up after my
monosyllable answers.
Suddenly, someone shouted and I saw a bus swerved into the station. I got up, thankful for the
chance to escape from the woman. . It was Mohans bus. The group of boys were jostling each other
to get into the bus. Masuk! Masuk! shouted the conductor but nobody seemed to be moving. The
black fumes made me nauseous. All of a sudden, people started appearing from all directions to board
their bus. In no time, the passengers were packed like sardines in the bus. It started to move, leaving
some unfortunate passengers behind. I waved at Mohan when I noticed him dangling on the steps of
the bus. The bus swerved out of the station again. It left another trail of black smoke.
I decided to go to Panjangs ice stall. The iced sugar cane juice soothed my parched throat as
I sipped slowly, all the while keeping an eye on the bus. Then I saw the bus heading towards the
station. I paid for my drinks. See you tomorrow, I waved to Panjang.
Once more, the crowd began to swell near the bus. I noticed that the elderly woman was being
shoved around by the boys. She started hitting them with her umbrella. Then, I saw Raja, my
classmate at the back of the bus. I hurled my bag through the window and he caught it. By the time I
got into the bus, it had already started moving. I got into my seat and told myself that I must really try
to convince my mother about the motorcycle again.
(415 WORDS)

A HORRYFYING SWIM

It was a school holiday. Rahman woke up at the crack of dawn and headed for Ah Chongs house. The
boys had agreed to meet Sean and Sasi, their classmates. It was a perfect day for a swim. Although
they were all strong swimmers, Rahmans mother had cautioned him against going for a swim. A week
earlier, their neighbour's son had nearly drowned in that river.
Splash! Hassan dived off the rock into the inviting river. The water was deep but he was not
worried. After all, he was an excellent swimmer and a certified lifeguard. He knew the waters in the
area well as he often swam there. He persuaded the rest of the boys to follow him up to a higher
waterfall. They clambered up the boulders. Lets jump! an exhilarated Rahman shouted. The boys
plunged in together, screaming in delight.
Suddenly, Sean was tumbling out of control. The water smashed him over and over again. The
current had smashed the other boys against a rock and they managed to pull themselves out from the
raging water. At first, they could not see Sean. Then, as the waves subsided, they saw Seans halfsubmerged figure, face down. Rahman dived into the water immediately. He knew that every second
counted. Swimming strongly, he got to Sean in no time. With Sasi and Ah Chongs help, they managed
to pull Sean out of the water and onto the rock.
Oh God, let him not be dead! Rahman pleaded. Sean looked so blue. The others stood,
paralyzed, not knowing what to do. Rahman grabbed Seans wrist but he could not feel any pulse. He
remembered what his teacher had told him. A drowning victim had to receive artificial breathing within
four minutes or he would die. With his lifeguard training in his mind, Rahman immediately drew Seans
head back and clamped his mouth over him. He began pumping breath into Seans lungs as Sasi
compressed Seans chest while keeping count. Suddenly, Sean gurgled and threw up. They continued
breathing and pumping. Keep going. One of us has to go for help. Sasi, you are the fastest. Run
home and get help. Ask someone to call for an ambulance. Quick.....
After thirty minutes, and what seemed like a lifetime, Rahman felt something moved against him.
Seans leg had jerked against him. He felt for a pulse. Seans breathing.... Rahman cried. Just then,
they heard an ambulance. You are going to be alright he assured Sean. Within minutes, the
paramedics had lifted him to the ambulance and headed for the nearby hospital. At the hospital, the
boys were so thankful that Sean was going to be alright and they had saved his life. Rahmans mother
gave him a stern lecture. Rahman felt bad and regretted not listening to his mother.
(466 WORDS)

MY FAVOURIITE TELEVISION PROGRAMME

The television (TV) is part and parcel of many households. Therefore, watching television is a
culture of todays modern society. It is a favourite past-time of many people, cutting across the culture,
creed, gender and age. I must admit that I too enjoy sitting glued to the TV as mum often laments.
Since I watch TV whole day long, I dont blame mum. However, whenever I watch my favourite TV
programme she doesnt complain. In fact, she often sits together to watch it, the National Geographic.
The National Geographic is a well-known documentary programme, focusing mainly on the
ever-changing world, on Mother Earth and on nature and peoples and creatures that colour it with.
Just the press of a switch and a button and Hey Presto!, the whole world is brought before me, for me
to savour its beauty and wonders. Personally, I am often awed and amazed with them.
I like this programme because it is very educational. It is a window to the world. By watching
it, I can travel, explore and discover the four corners of the world. I have trekked up the highest
peak and conquered Mt. Everest. I have dived down the deepest trenches. I have walked through the
wilderness and be amongst the wild beasts, big and small. Thus, this programme has helped to
expand my horizon and improve my knowledge and experience. I can proudly say I am no more a frog
in the well.
I also enjoy watching the National Geographic because it is entertaining, interesting and
stimulating. I never imagined that such an educational programme can be very enjoyable. I get a
chance to enjoy the kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and colours of the world and its different peoples,
all in the comfort of my own home.
In addition to that, this programme is of very high quality and it is produced by a team of
experts, all are authorities in their own field of interest. The photographic footage is extremely breathtaking and inspiring. Besides, the narration is very accurate, informative, vivid and descriptive. Thus, I
have never felt restless, distracted or bored watching this programme.
The National Geographic is my favourite programme as it has helped me to grow and
mature. I have watched it since I was a seven-year-old innocent child. Now, I am more sensitive and
aware of the world and Mother Earth. I learn to be more appreciative of Mother Earth and its beauty
and wonders. I am more concern about the preservation and conservation of the world not only now
but also for posterity. In short, the National Geographic has converted me into a more responsible
citizen of the world and a caretaker of Mother Earth.
It is a touching and heart-warming TV programme and I will not hesitate to recommend it to
others so that they too have a chance to savour amazing moments and appreciate and care for the
one and only world we live in.

THE NIGHT MARKET

One of the most interesting places in Malaysia is the night market. You may visit and
experience the night market yourselves. Both locals and foreigners agree that the night market is the
most common feature in the local society.
The night market begins when the vendors arrive in the late afternoon. More and more goods
laden vans arrive to begin a brisk day of business. Most of the vendors busily set out to set up their
stalls respectively in order to get ready for a brisk day of business.
The sun gradually sets and the night market picks up momentum. More cars and vans are
arriving. By now, the stalls are neatly and strategically arranged to entice their customers. There is an
assortment of goods sold ranging from food, toys and clothes, to name a few. A variety of goods is
sold at low prices.
Large rainbow-coloured parasols are used to shade the people from rain and shine. A
concoction of blaring music can be heard in the night market background amidst the constant
shouting. It is an amazing kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, smells and colours.
The night market is known as a haven by local gourmets who can enjoy various kinds of
mouth-watering local cuisine. Still more people arrive, they come from all walks of life, mingling freely
and harmoniously. Crowds are walking up and down in an endless stream. Some of them are stopping
by the stalls and haggling before making purchases. Little children tag along, amused and excited.
Sprinklings of tourists join in to experience the lifestyle of typical Malaysian folks.
When night falls, lighted lamps brighten up the place, they add gaiety to this atmosphere, and
it is like a funfair. The night wears on and the traffic of people recedes. Vendors get a chance to rest
their weary legs besides bantering with each other.
By 10.00 pm, all the stalls call it a day. The vendors pack up and close the van doors. One by
one, they leave, leaving behind pieces of papers, plastic bags and discarded boxes. It us an eyesore!
Finally, the night market disappears. The place becomes quite and still once more.

MALAYSIA, A UNIQUE COUNTRY

Malaysia is a multiracial country. Malaysia has a population of 23.27 million consisting of 61

percent Malays, 30 percent Chinese, 8 percent Indians and 1 percent of other ethnic groups. Malaysia
is unique because of its diversity of races, religions and cultures, the stability of the country and many
places of interests. Besides, there are many international achievements which are the pride of our
nation.

Diversity of races, religions and cultures is a significant characteristic of our nation. Malaysia is
a multiracial country with a rich cultural heritage. Unique to Malaysia is the 'Open House' concept
where during the various cultural and religious festival like Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali,
Gawai Day and others, friends and families and even strangers would visit the homes of those who
are celebrating the festival, to wish them well and enjoy the feast prepared by the hosts. Although the
visitors may be from different races, they still can tolerate with each other and live under the same roof
where they celebrate the festival together. This will help to strengthen the ties among themselves.
Moreover, the stability and peacefulness of Malaysia is also a uniqueness of us. We live
harmoniously in a country where there are no wars and conflicts among Malaysians. War is dreadful
and it may deteriorate humans' lives. We are fortunate that our country is safe and runs off the war.
So, people can live safely here. Somehow, Malaysia is a paradise for those Iraqis or Pakistanis.
Besides, our country is freed from natural disasters such as earthquakes. Earthquakes may bring
death and destroy many buildings. Therefore, Malaysia is unique because of the stability and peaceful
environment.
On top of that, there are many places of interests in country such as beaches, islands and rain
forest. Malaysia's rain forest is considered as the oldest in the world. The diverse species of animals
and plant life continue to excite a great deal of scientific research. Many believe that some
undiscovered plant may hold cures to many currently incurable human diseases. There are many
islands in our country such as Pulau Langkawi, Pulau Redang, Pulau Ketam and many others. Pulau
Langkawi has a lot of historitical informations. Those who are in favour of history can go there to
explore the history of that place. All the beaches in those islands are beautiful. The sand is soft and
white. The accommodation is well-established and that makes those islands ideal places to visit.
Following this, there are also international achievements of our country. Those achievements
include the existence of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Formula One (F1) racing circuit and
the Petronas Twin Towers. KLIA is unique because it has all that is needed for business, entertainment
and relaxation within its boundaries. The airport is part and parcel of the Multimedia Super Corridor
where high technology industries are being actively developed. Nevertheless, there is a Formula One
Race Track near the airport, so foreign car racing enthusiasts from all over the world can come for a
visit to gather here. Besides that, Petronas Twin Towers which is a building that soars 452 metres into
the sky is once upon a time, the tallest building in the world and yet it is a national pride to the people
of Malaysia.
In short, Malaysia is unique that it has diversity of races, religions and cultures, a stable and
peaceful environment, places of interest and some internal achievements. Those are important
characteristic of our nation. It is rich of cultural heritage; it would be worth to play a visit here.
(592 WORDS)

A Road Accident

Road accidents are reported in newspaper and on television every day. There are more
frequently caused by reckless drivers rather than faulty vehicles. Last Saturday, while I was travelling
from Ipoh, I witnessed a serious accident. The scene of the accidents was vivid in my mind.
A motorcyclist was following behind was taxi very closely. He was so impatient that he was
trying to overtake my taxi even near a sharp bend. At that critical moment, there was an oncoming car.
The taxi driver swerved to the roadside and I got a terrible jolt. It was too late for the motorcyclist to
avoid the car. His motorcycle ran against the bumper of the car and smashed its windscreen. The
motorcyclist somersaulted over the car and was found lying in a pool of blood. It was a scene to chill
the flesh! The car driver, who was cut by the flying glass, was in a state of shock. All that happened in
split second and fear overwhelmed us.
The taxi driver stopped his taxi and I quickly ran to the nearest to the nearest telephone booth
to inform the police and the hospital. From a distance I could see some people trying to help the
injured motorcyclist and the car driver. They carried them into one of the onlookers car and sent them
to the hospital for treatment. Meanwhile the taxi driver tried to control and directs the traffic. Soon the
police arrived and they promptly took some measurements and evidence. After that they moved the
damaged car and the motorcycle to the roadside to ease the traffic congestion. They also took down
the evidence provided by witnesses and onlookers. Some sweepers were clearing the debris and the
blood stains on the road.
When the taxi finally continued the journey, I silently thanked God for my narrow escape. I
learned a good lesson that impatience and recklessness would bring harm and danger. I was happy to
see that Malaysians are public-spirited and they render help to others readily. Since then I remember
and follow the saying more haste less speed and prevention is better than cure. I believe good road
manners and roads safety campaigns can help to reduce the number of road accidents which cause
injuries, loss and lives and properties.
(381 words)

NARRATIVE

A Horror / Tragic Story

I opened the door, to my horror, a few skeletons lay there, chained on the wall.
Okay, time to recap. I and my friends, Jack and Peter, were playing around an old, abandoned
mansion. We were told that no one was allowed to enter. However, curiosity overcame us and we
picked the lock, granting us entrance into the sacred lair of the unknown.
At the sight of the skeletons, the three of us were completely stunned. Our jaw hung wide
open for a few minutes before we came back to our senses. My sixth sense told me that something
was about to go wrong, so I urged the other two to back out of the mansion.
Dont be such a chicken, said Jack, with a shaky voice.
Arent you scared too? I challenged him.
Yes, but we might never get the chance to explore here again if we leave now.
All right, but we leave as soon as the first sign of danger shows.
We ventured deeper into the mansion. The design looked like some sort of torture room, or a
prison. Even though I was afraid, I was eager to discover more. Throughout the lair, we did not lose
sight of skeletons or spider webs. These were at every corner, at every turn. The occasional howls
from a distance made the hair on our backs stand up straight. We finally arrived at a long hallway. Jack
picked up a piece of wood and lighted it up with his lighter. The flame seared at first, but after it
simmered down, I was able to see the walls clearly. There were ancient writings, the kind we usually
see in an Egyptian grave robber movie. As the expert in history, Jack tried his best to decipher the
carvings. Meanwhile, Peter leaned towards the wall to catch his breath. At that very moment, a cold
chill went down my spine.
Watch out! I shouted.
Before he could react, that portion of the wall he was leaning against flipped, trapping him on
the other side. All he could let out was a loud shriek and he vanished behind the walls. I pounded
against the wall, shouting his name. Only then did I know what real terror felt like. However, the
chance of rescuing him was bleak. I sank to the ground, desolated and hopeless.
Lets get out of here, we have to inform the adults! suggested Jack.
I got to my feet swiftly and both of us sped through the building. My heart was racing. I knew
that danger may be waiting at the next corner. I could hear blood pounding in my ears. Wait, was that
a creak I heard? Uh-oh, I thought to myself. The ceiling began to crumble. My sub-consciousness
took over. I sprang forward and tackled Jack. Both of us fell to the ground. Just as I thought that
trouble was out of the way, the burning piece of wood slipped out of his hand and landed in a pile of
grease. Fire started spreading like mad. I struggled to get up.
Come on, theres not much time left! I screamed as I turned towards the exit.
Aahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
In a split second, my head turned 180 degrees. A gigantic marble pillar fell on Jack. I mustered
all the strength from every single cell in my body, trying to lift it up, to no avail. My eyes were watery. I

was completely out of ideas.

Save yourself, leave me, please, muttered Jack, with a weak tone.
This was certainly a tough decision for me. All the moments we had spent together flashed
through my mind. How could I leave him now? As the fire was close to sealing my only exit, I knew that
I had to be rational. I dived for my escape route.
Tears rolled down my cheeks as the mansion erupted into flames behind me.
(647 WORDS)

My Most Embarrassing Situation

Everyone has been embarrassed at one time or another. It is that moment in time when you
wish the earth would open up and swallow you. The anxiety and discomfort felt during that time which
may only last a few seconds feels like time has stood still.
I remember so well when I had my most embarrassing moment. I was in Form 4 and it was
during the school recess. The minute the bell rang for recess, I rushed to the toilet because I had been
controlling my urges since class started. I didnt want to miss class because the lesson taught that
morning was to include tips for the forthcoming examination.
Without realising, I had rushed to the girls toilet. The prolonged control and an upset stomach
made worse by two glasses of cold milk in the morning made me grunt and groan in what I thought in
what I thought was the privacy of the cubicle. I thought I heard giggling outside and wondered why the
giggles sounded unusually near. A few minutes later I came out the cubicle and discovered my horror
that I had entered the girls toilet. To make matters worse, the few girls standing outside didnt even
turn away when I came out. Instead they looked down at me, then only they turned quickly away.
Horror of horrors, I had forgotten to zip up! No beetroot could have matched the colour of my face at
this point in time!
They news of my predicament spread like wild fire throughout school. I was truly the talk of the
town. I felt like I could either walk around feeling perpetually self-conscious and embarrassed or I
could turn the situation round, perhaps even to my advantage. I remembered my mothers words that
if you cant beat them, join them. So I decided to make fun of myself, to laugh at myself too. It works.
Everyone got bored after a while and nobody teased me after that.
It was indeed an eye-opening experience for me. I have learnt that when people laugh at you,
you should laugh along. You must not take yourself seriously. Learn to look at yourself through other
peoples eyes and you will realise that most of the time when they laugh at you, they just want to have
some fun. They mean no harm. If you can make people laugh, its like bringing sunshine into their lives
and as someone said, those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from
themselves.
(421 words)

THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

As I walked into school that day, I felt a strange but exciting

difference. Students were milling around the assembly area, waiting,
anticipating for the day to end! Yes! It is the last day of school. We were going
to have a special ceremony to acknowledge the students that had a 100% record
of attendance. It was a day many had been looking forward to as their hard work
and perseverance to attend school, through rain or shine, had finally paid off.
Some students were simply here to say goodbye to their friends before
they went their separate ways for the holidays. Others were anxiously waiting to
start their first day of work at various shopping malls and the ever-present
McDonalds and KFC. That meant extra pocket money as well as means to finally
get their driving licenses.
As for me, I would miss many of many friends and teachers. After all, I
had spent eleven years of my life in school. Parting would not be easy. I enjoyed
school and could not even imagine not seeing my teachers along the corridors or
monkeying with my fellow classmates. There would no longer be any tests,
exams, spot quizzes and assignments to complain about. Life would be relatively
tame back home.
This rite of passage of the last day of school is one that I was expecting
since last year but to actually have to go through it was not easy at all. Mrs. Teh
walked towards me. It would be harder for her, I know. She was retiring
today. After 56 years of service, she was going to take things easy now. Her last
child had flown the nest and her husband had passed away four years ago. She
filled her life with the students around her. She would surely miss the chatter and
laughter. She gazed sadly around her and I ran towards her to give her a hug. It
seemed to tell her that we would always be around for her 5 Tekun and I.
Soon, the bell would ring the last time for us. Then, the school
corridors and walkways would empty out, waiting for two months before the next
wave of students arrive for the new academic year. I walked out and turned back
for the last time sweet memories
(384 words)

ONE WORD ESSAY

MONEY
It is truly undeniable that in this science and technology millennium, we can hardly live without
money. Even buying something small such as sweet will cost you some money. However, this does not
mean that money can buy happiness, unlike the misconception of most people in the world. In fact,
wealth is a far cry from happiness. If you disagree with me, let's look at the reasons for my stand.
Firstly, one of the main gates to happiness is to stay healthy. Maybe some people think that
when one is rich, he can be healthy or it does not matter even if they have diseases because these
rich men have lots of money to pay their medication. This is totally wrong. Good health is acquired
from a healthy lifestyle progressively and not in a day. With lots of money we are tend to temp
ourselves to exotic, luxurious food. If this food is taken excessively, it will let to obesity, heart diseases,
diabetes, hypertension and other serious illness. Moreover, rich people are probably lack of exercise
as they hardly walk outdoor due to 24 hours-service debar fetching them about causing them to be at
a higher risk of getting these unnecessarily health problems. How a person can enjoys his life and
feels happy when he is confined to a wheelchair or bed-ridden. He would not even be glad spending
his money and time curing his sickness. Therefore, wealth cannot bring happiness.
Professionals like doctor, nurse, lawyer, engineer, food technologist and accountant earn a lot
of money per month. They are considered the high class citizens who can afford large, expensive
house with huge beautiful gardens. But do they really enjoy the pleasures of life? Most probably not
because they are simply too busy with their work. They frequently burnt the midnight oil in their work
place. It is even more miserable if they have to turn their home into a working place. Most specialists
have to stand-by 24 hours in case of emergency calls from the hospitals. Hence, they can hardly
spend any relax, restful night at their home even if they posse a huge two and a half storey bungalow
with a beautiful garden and artificial waterfall. Successful businessmen may always have a chance of
flying to all parts of the world when they go out station to make business. However, very few of them
can really take it as a holiday as a treat for themselves for their schedules are always full and they are
so stressful with their works. Even fewer businessmen can ignore urgent, pursuing calls from their
clients or office when they are going for holidays or resting. In other words, one can make lots of
money but he may not enjoy even the beauty of nature around them or the branded, expensive things
with them. So what is the use of money when we do not even enjoy a meal properly and discontented
with lives. One with a moderate income can feels happier if he leads a simple life and be grateful with
what he has.
Finally, a children or a teenage brought in moderate family is better than in a rich family. As the
sons or daughters of billionaires, their parents will give them whatever that they want in material.
These children or teenagers get a lot of pocket money from their parents and can afford to buy many
expensive things like branded, latest handset, expensive clothes and branded sport shoes. But the
question is, are they happy if their parents are always working with only an Indonesian maid to
accompany them. If they are asked to choose between wealth and love from their parents, I believe
that they were undoubtedly choose love. A healthy family is not created for the children. These
children mentally are not as healthy as those being cared and loved by their parents. Children need
parents who can listen to their problems and give them words of wisdom, teaching then day by day.
Parents who are not rich may not be able to buy branded things to satisfy their children but with more
communication and understanding, these teenagers will understand the difficulty of their parents in
earning money, learning to be thrifty. In short, money does not promise a happy, caring family.
Money may be able to buy a lot of things but not love, friendship, health and others. These are the
main ingredients for a happy life. Thus, it is a controversy if money can bring happiness. Even, if we
can afford many things we desired with lots of money, we may not be happy and enjoy our lives if we

are always dissatisfied with what we had, yearning for more. Thus, I stand firm that money cannot
bring happiness.
FAITH
Feeling thankful is how I feel now. The greatest present to receive is the sense of content and
gratitude that I feel. No matter how much I earn or the value of properties I owe, without sharing, how
life can be?
Few years back when I was in school, my mind was set on money and branded items. No
matter how badly life has for me, nothing can bring me further away from my set-mind. From many
hardships, I struggle for a presence, a name, a status. I need to let people know what I have and what
I can achieve.
As time passes and sky is unlimited, people change so do I. I turn to God. I turn to my family. I
turn to my faith. Nothing can make me feel more content than myself. I need to satisfy my own need
before I make my way to the world. Love, Peace and Happiness are what I believe now. As I mention
earlier on, faith is the tool for all lives. Imagine a world without faith? How can one trust someone or
something? Take for an example a relation between two sexes. Both need to gain the trust and belief
before embarking a journey together. Its a journey of understanding as well as respect. Nothing can
bring two down with the concrete tools both have.
No matter how much money is flowing in my bank accounts or how many properties waiting in
my list, as long as I dont feel content with myself, nothing would. All these are material visions that
count only for a short period of happiness. I want a long lasting happiness. A happiness that can be
shared by everyone even passer-by.
I turn my life to myself, family and GOD. It revolves with them. Not that Im a 100% believer in
God but somehow or another, it smooths my daily life whenever I trust on something. I believe what
comes around goes around in life. Why one should feels frustrated and irritated when aim is not
reached? Why? Ask yourself deep in your heart? Is it worth the temper-rush? The best way to do is to
look at the problem with a smile on your face and a relax heart. Turn back and dont let your anger out
from your box. Think appreciation that mistakes are made and told to you. All you need to do:
CHANGE.
t is as simple as ABC.
In life, if only one can recognize the significant of Trust, Understanding, Faith and Love our
world is in its greatest condition.
(430 WORDS)

Pollution

Pollution is an issue of concern in the modern world that we live in today. There are many types of
pollution, namely air, water and noise. Pollution in our environment will undoubtedly affect our quality
of life. Our naturally beautiful world becoming ugly because it is suffering from the effects of
environmental pollution. Pollution can also cause various health problems and other negative effects.
Air pollution is caused by the emission of toxic gases from vehicles, factories and open burning.
Nowadays, there are more and more vehicles on the road as society gets more affluent. More and
more people strive to have a better quality of life by having the convenience of driving to their
destinations instead of taking public transportation. Automobiles provides transport to millions people
around the world to enable them to travel to their workplace, school and other places, therefore, the air
around us is getting more polluted by the carbon dioxide that is emitted. Carbon monoxide is another
type of gas which harmful to the environment as it can cause the reduction of oxygen in the
bloodstream.
Another example of contributor to the air pollution is the manufacturing factories. The manufacturing of
products in factories to meet the growing demand of society is also causing air pollution. Factories
release toxic gases to the environment. Some factories also use coal to generate heat and energy. As
a result from the burning of coal, carbon dioxide is released into the environment.
Besides factories, many people are still practising open burning as a way of disposing their
household wastes. Although burning our household wastes is a convenient way of getting rid of our
rubbish, it is harmful to the environment as it contributes to the worsening of the air quality. As a result,
air pollution causes people to suffer from health problems such as chest pain and asthma. In extreme
cases, people can contract lung cancer.
Water pollution is also a problem that we are currently facing. The marine life is the first to
suffer from water pollution as they depend on the nutrients in the water to survive. As a result, we are
robbed of beautiful sea corals and unique species of fishes. Besides ruining our marine heritage, the
disappearance of marine life will affect the livelihood of fishermen, not to mention our source of food.
Water pollution is caused by harmful waster from industries, farms and sewerage systems which are
dumped into our sources of water such as rivers and lakes. This irresponsible act contaminates our
drinking water and can cause serious health problems and can even culminate in death.
Noise pollution is another form of pollution. Noise from heavy machinery and vehicles can
cause hearing problems and in extreme cases, deafness. As there is growing number of vehicles on
the road, we are exposed to noise pollution every day. The government in advanced countries
encourage their citizens to take the public buses and trains by providing an affordable and efficient
transportation system. This effort discourages people from driving their private vehicles and
consequently reduces the number of vehicles on the road.
We must work together to reduce pollution so that the future generations can live in a healthy,
unpolluted environment. As the saying goes, precaution is better than cure. Lets hands on hands
together by recycle and conserve the world for the better future.
558 words

Social Networking Website

A large number of internet users have joined social networking websites. A social network service is an
online service, platform, or site that focuses on building and reflecting of social networks or social
relations among people. For example is for those who wants to share interests and, or activities. A
social network service essentially consists of a representation of each user which known often as a
profile, his or her social links, and a variety of additional services.
Most social network services are web based and provide means for users to interact over the internet,
such as e-mail and instant messaging. Online community services are sometimes considered as a
social network service. In a broader sense, social network service usually means an individualcentered service whereas online community services are group-centered. Social networking sites
allow users to share ideas, activities, events, and interests within their individual networks.
In the last five years, they have been growing up more and more popular. This increase in their
popularity has led to a large number of members.
One of the many reasons why Yahoo!, MySpace and Facebook social networking websites have
increased in popularity is due to the fact that they cover a wide variety of different topics, issues and
interest. They do not just focus on one particular group of individuals or one particular issue. Their
policy is to invite as many types of internet users to join as possible. By this, it gives members a wide
selection of online friends to choose from.
If you are looking to join a social networking website that is more focused on creating friendships or
partnerships between internet users preferable with the same interests, then you will want to focus on
social networking websites. They have a particular focus. The prevalent websites focus on important
issues, topics and hobbies, such as pet owners, religion travel and others. So before you join, think of
an issue you are interested in and sign up for the website that focuses on that issue.
What really sets them apart from other websites? What is so special about them? These are questions
which have been asked by many who show interest in joining. Primarily, it is the community. As
mentioned, such social networking sites tend to focus on a particular topic, issue or hobby. This means
that if you are a keen traveller and you would like to speak to other keen travellers, you will want to join
a travellers networking sites.
The difference between these social networking sites and traditional ones is that you will automatically
be paired with hundreds, if not thousands, of other internet users who share the same interests, views
or beliefs as you. This is a big bonus to the members.
Another benefit to joining the social networking website is that you are, in a way, safer than those who
are members of other networks. Most of them require activation before joining the site. Before
activation can occur, many users are required to state their reasons for wanting to join the network or
they may be required to fill out a small questionnaire pertaining to determine whether or not they have
a genuine interest in the topic focused on by the network in question. By pairing you with a group of
individuals who share the same beliefs, views and interests as you do is advantageous to members. It
means that you do not have to spend hours researching a person or speaking to them just to learn
what they are or are not interested in. Therefore, this enables you to jump right in and start making
friends, almost as soon as you are granted access to the site that you have chosen. This service gives

the social networking websites a great edge over other websites.

629 words

The Importance of Saving Money

Cars, houses, a college education, holidays and medical bills all have something
in common. They cost money. As time goes on we need lots of it as inflation and
greed have forced the prices of services and goods upwards. It is not enough to
have money, it is important to save some of it. There are always unexpected
expenses like wedding gifts, funerals and birthdays. Even if we give a token, we
need to save in order to pay for gifts or donations.
The next most important reason we need to save is for medical expenses. This is
sometimes covered by medical cards and employers but we always need some
spare cash for the things they don't cover or to pay the premiums. Savings also
help pay for the quality of the medical services we need.
There are also other benefits of savings which are pleasurable. We could save to
make the trip o lifetime to a place we want to visit. Savings could help realize the
world tour we dreamed of as a kid. Saving money enables us to make timely
investments when opportunity knocks. We will not be able to grab that condo,
share issue or car on offer if we do not have spare cash.
Saving money helps us pay for our dream home without paying too much interest
to the bank. We could save from a young age and be surprised to see how much
we have at the end. We need to save to be able to afford a college education for
ourselves and our future generations. It helps us to get a better job.
Finally, the habit of saving creates a sense of emotional and mental security that
is essential in today's world. We need that assurance that we are safe financially
to enable us to lead a normal life. Many people today suffer from tremendous
stress if they have financial insecurity. It is one of the cause of rift between
siblings and extended family when you are unable to meet your financial
obligations.
Thus, the habit of saving money is essential to live a happy life.