SECTION D

(40 marks)
(Time suggested : 45 minutes)

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.

2. Find the key words :-

For example

: snatch theft, incident, witnessed, walking back to

school magazine.

3.

In your essay you need to :-

how the snatch theft happened

your feelings about the incident

to prevent snatch theft

4. Use the technique to arrange and to write your ideas/points.

school,

5.

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

SampleEssay
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
alone- alertness 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.