Practice 1

Look at the pictures below. Write the story about the pictures. You may use the words
given to help you. Write your answer in the space provided. You are advised to spend
about 35 minutes on this question.

tickets father
zoo excited early breakfast animals elephant sugar cane
- drove rode - perform

lunch delicious souvenirs - home

Samples of Introductions

1. Many wild and tame animals can be seen in the zoo. It is a great place to learn
about and view real-life animals. It is a wonderful place to visit and also a good
way to spend quality time with the family.

2. Mr Chong and his family are my neighbours. They enjoy travelling. They have
travelled to many interesting places around the country. They are planning to
visit the Zoo Negara during the next school holidays.
Complete the story by filling in the blanks with appropriate words,
phrases, proverbs, similes and idioms.

______________________________ can be seen in the zoo. It is a great place to

learn more

__________________________________. It is a wonderful place to visit and also a

good way

to ______________________________________.

Last Saturday, _______________________________________ visit the zoo.

His children were ___________________. They could not sleep the night before
as they were

too excited about the visit. They woke up early on Saturday morning and had
their breakfast.

After that, Mr Chong_________________________________________________________

Upon reaching the zoo, Mr Chong _____________________________ at the

entrance.

Then his family quickly went ____________________________. Siew, his daughter,

_______________________________________________________ elephant and his son,

Tan

_________________________________________sugar cane. They also went around

the zoo

and saw some _______________________________________________ amuse the

visitors.

In the afternoon, they had lunch ______________________________. The

food was

delicious and later they ____________________________ shop to buy some

souvenirs

______________________________________ relatives and friends.

______________________________________, they went home. Although they

were
exhausted ______________________________________________________________.

Sample answer:

Many wild and tame animals can be seen in the zoo. It is a great place
to learn more about and view real-life animals. It is a wonderful place to visit
and also a good way to spend quality time with the family.

Last weekend, Mr. Chong took his family to visit the zoo. His children
were as happy as a lark. They could not sleep the night before as they were
too excited about the visit. They woke up early on Saturday morning and had
their breakfast. After that, Mr Chong drove his family to the zoo.

Upon reaching the zoo, Mr Chong bought some tickets at the entrance.
Then his family quickly went to see the animals. Siew, his daughter rode on
an elephant and his son, Tan, fed the elephant some sugar cane. They also
went around the zoo and saw some of the animals performing tricks to
amuse the visitors.

In the afternoon, they had lunch at a fast food outlet within the zoo
compound. The food was delicious and later they went to a nearby souvenir
shop to buy some souvenirs for their relatives and friends.

Shortly after that, they went home. Although they were exhausted
after a long day, they had a wonderful time.
Practice 2

Write a story based on the pictures below. You may use the words given to help you.
Write your answer in the space provided.

school - trip Pulau Tioman bus three days beach swimming -

jetty - ferry kayaking

snorkelling exotic fishes corals - souvenirs

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

Samples of Introductions

1. Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Melati is organising a trip to Pulau Tioman

for the Year 6 pupils after the UPSR examination. Most of the Year 6 pupils
are thrilled about the trip as they have not been to the island. They are busy
with their preparation for the trip as they are scheduled to leave for Pulau
Tioman in two days time. They are eagerly looking forward to the trip and
cant stop talking about it.

2. Pulau Tioman is a small island located off the east coast of the state of
Pahang. It is one of the worlds most beautiful islands. Many local and foreign
tourists visit this island for its exotic marine life, splendid beaches and the
crystal clear water.

3. Pulau Tioman is a popular tourist destination. It is one of the most

beautiful islands in Malaysia. There are a lot of resorts and chalets around
the island which has duty free status. People all over the world come to this
island for rest and relaxation.

Complete the story by filling in the blanks with appropriate words,

phrases, proverbs, similes and idioms.

Pulau Tioman is a small island_____________________________________. It

is one of the worlds_____________________________. Many local and
___________________visit this island for its exotic marine life, splendid beaches
and waters___________________.

Last weekend, the Year 6 pupils of SK Taman Bersatu went on a school

trip to Pulau Tioman. They were accompanied by four teachers. They
_______________________early in the morning after which they
________________________to the island.

When they arrived at the island, they immediately

checked_____________________. They unpacked their things
and___________________. Then they had a short rest. After that, they went
to_________________________. They were tired after the activity and decided to
___________________that night.

The next day, they went to the beach. The weather was fine and they
went swimming and kayaking in the_______________________. Some of them
played beach volleyball with their teachers. They had a
good_________________________.

On the third day, they went snorkeling. It was a

____________________________for most of them. They saw exotic fishes,
____________________________corals and other marine life. It was a memorable
experience for them.

Soon it was time to go home. They bought some souvenirs

____________________of their trip. They spent three wonderful days at the
island. It was with __________________ that they left the island. It was such an
unforgettable experience and they are looking forward to returning
there_______________________.

Sample Answer

Pulau Tioman is a small island located off the east coast of the state of
Pahang. It is one of the worlds most beautiful islands. Many local and
foreign tourists visit this island for its exotic marine life, splendid beaches
and waters as clear as crystal.

Last weekend, the Year 6 pupils of SK Taman Bersatu went on a school

trip to Pulau Tioman. They were accompanied by four teachers. They left for
the jetty early in the morning after which they boarded the ferry to the
island.

When they arrived at the island, they immediately checked into their
chalets. They unpacked their things and had their lunch. Then they had a
short rest. After that, they went to explore the island. They were tired after
the activity and decided to turn in early that night.
 The next day, they went to the beach. The weather was fine and they
went swimming and kayaking in the cool and clear water. Some of them
played beach volleyball with their teachers. They had a good outing at the
beach.

On the third day, they went snorkeling. It was a first time experience
for most of them. They saw exotic fishes, beautiful and colourful corals and
other marine life. It was a memorable experience for them.

Soon it was time to go home. They bought some souvenirs as a

reminder of their trip. They spent three wonderful days at the island. It was
with a heavy heart that they left the island. It was such an unforgettable
experience and they are looking forward to returning there some time in the
future.

Practice 3

Look at the pictures below. Write the story about the pictures. You may use the words
given to help you. Write your answer in the space provided. You are advised to spend
about 35 minutes on this question.
Sample Introductions

1. Adrian is twelve years old. By nature, he is a kind-hearted person.

Everyone likes him because he spends time with the elders and serves them
whenever possible. He does a lot of community work voluntarily.

2. John is fifteen years old. He is an active, kind and caring boy. He has a
heart of gold.
Being a member of the Red Crescent Society, he does a lot of charity work in
his free time.
He likes to help the less fortunate as he feels that these people need to be
loved and cared for.
Complete the story by filling in the appropriate words or phrases.
You are advised to use similes, idioms and proverbs to add
creativity to your writing.

Adrian is ____________________. By nature, he is a _______________ person.

Everyone likes him because he ____________________with the elders and helps

them whenever it is possible. He does a lot of community work

____________________.

Last weekend, Adrian and his group of friends _____________ to the Old

Folks Home in Taman Kebun Teh which is located _______________ Johor Bahru.

They cycled there as the place was ______________ from Adrians house. They

brought along some ______________ and_______________for the old folks. The

old folks were ______________________and ______________________ to see them.

_______________________________, Adrian gave out baskets full of

_____________ fruits such as oranges and apples. The apples were as

______________ whereas the oranges were ____________________. In the

evening, the old folks were served with some banana cakes as it is one of

their __________________________________ during tea. At the same time, they

were entertained by some _______________________ songs and dances that

brought back ___________________________________________.

Then, it was the old folks turn to _______________________ with Adrian

and his friends. They talked about their ___________________________________.

They even advised Adrian and his friends to

_____________________________________________________. Adrian and his friends

really learned a lot from the old folks.

 In the evening, it was time for Adrian and his friends to home. They

were ___________________________________________________ at the old folks

home.

Sample answer

Adrian is twelve years old. By nature, he is a kind-hearted person.

Everyone likes him because he spends time with the elders and serves them

whenever possible. He does a lot of community work voluntarily.

Last weekend, Adrian and his group of friends paid a visit to the Old

Folks Home in Taman Kebun Teh which is located in the heart of Johor Bahru.

They cycled there as the place is a stones throw away from Adrians house.

They brought along some food and other necessities for the old folks. The old

folks were happy and excited to see them.

Upon reaching the Old Folks Home, Adrian gave out baskets full of juicy

fruits such as oranges and apples. The apples were as red as roses whereas

the oranges were as fresh bright like the sun. In the evening, the old folks

were served with some banana cakes as it is one of their favourite delicacies

during tea. At the same time, they were entertained by some evergreen

songs that brought back sweet memories of their younger days.

Then, it was the old folks turn to share their stories with Adrian and his

friends. They talked about their happy times and the hardship they faced.

They even advised Adrian and his friends to respect their parents and be
helpful to the needy. Adrian and his friends really learned a lot from the old

folks.

In the evening, it was time for Adrian and his friends to go home. They

were glad

to have spent some useful time at the old folks home.