Question 1

The picture below shows a snatch theft incident which you witnessed while walking to school.
Based on the picture given, write about the incident for your school magazine.

When writing about the incident, you should:

describe what happened

express what you felt

suggest ways to prevent snatch theft

write between 120 to 150 words. (Follow the limit which is allowed by your school
teacher)

Tips On How To write

1. Read and understand the question carefully.
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2. Find the key words :For example

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school magazine.
3. In your essay you need to :o how the snatch theft happened
o your feelings about the incident
o to prevent snatch theft

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Introduction Paragraph ( 30 50 words )

Last week I walking to school
8.00am football practice
saw neighbour Miss Siti opposite road waiting for bus
she holding a big brown handbag
Body - First Paragraph ( Describe what you saw happen)
saw a motorbike two men
snatch Miss Sitis handbag fell down screamed for help
shocked gave chase got away
Body - Second Paragraph ( Describe what happened after )
checked on Miss Siti hand and leg bruises
father came took her home made a police report
I felt angry and sad
Body - Third Paragraph ( Suggest ways to prevent... )
People more careful / alert - alone
More street lights - bright roads / safe
Police patrol in / around housing areas

Sample Essay
Cases of snatch thefts are reported almost daily in
our local dailies. In some incidences innocent lives have
been lost due this unspeakable act.I recently was an eye
witness to this dastardly act. The horrifying incident
unfolded right in front of my eyes as I was walking to
school for my football practice last week.
The football practice was scheduled at 8.00 in the
morning.On that fateful morning, I decided to walk to

school instead of taking the bus as I normally did. As I was

striding along the brick pavement, my eyes caught Miss
Siti, my neighbour, standing on the opposite site of the
road waiting to catch a bus to work. She was gingerly
holding a big brown handbag in her hand.I waved to her
and she waved back to me with an angelic smile.I looked
at my watch, it was 7.oo a.m.
As I strode past her, I saw two men on a motorbike
riding slowly towards her.Both were wearing full face
helmets. I didn't give much thought about it and just
moved on.Suddenly, without warning, they zoomed past
her snatching her handbag in the process.Miss Siti fell
down onto the pavement. She was shocked but managed to
scream for help. It all happened so fast.I gave chase but
the thieves managed to escape. They just sped off into the
horizon.

I quickly dashed to Miss Siti's aid. There was a look of

bewilderment on her pained face. I helped to check on
her.Fortunately, only her hand and leg were bruised but
overall she was alright. I immediately called and informed
her father about the incident.He drove there as fast as
lightning and took her home. Later, they went to the police
station to make a report.The barbaric action of the snatch
thieves just made me angry. At the same time, sad when I
thought about all the unfortunate victims who had fallen
prey to them.
In order to prevent from becoming a victim of snatch
theft, people need to be more careful. For example, when
they are alone at a bus stop or walking back home alonealertness plays an important role in ensuring their
safety.In addition, the government should put up more
street lights so the streets and dark alleys can be bright

and safe for the public.Lastly, I strongly believe police

presence in and around housing areas would boost public
confidence whereby their safety can be assured by the
police.