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English Score A+ in SPM ENGLISH 1119/1
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ENGLISH PERFECT SCORE

SPM 2015
MODULE 1
PAPER 1
DIRECTED WRITING [35 marks]
Written by: Cikgu Marzuqi Mohd Salleh
M.Sc. Ed USM, Band 5
Edited by Teacher Suhaili, B.M (hons) Ed USM
Credited by Sir Marzuqi M. Salleh Professional Master in Education

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TOTAL MARKS FOR DIRECTED WRITING
Aspects Marks
Format 3
Content 12
Language 20
TOTAL 35
Criteria for Marking Language

Range Description of Criteria
 The language is entirely accurate apart from occasional first draft

slips.
 Sentence structure is varied and sophisticated – shows that the
candidate is able to use sentence length and type to achieve an
intended effect.
 Vocabulary is wide and is used with precision.
A
 Punctuation is accurate and helpful to the precision.
19 – 20
 Spelling is accurate across the full range of vocabulary used.
 Paragraphs are well-planned, have unity are appropriately linked.
 The topic is addressed with consistent relevance.
 The interest of the reader is aroused and sustained throughout
the writing.
 The style and tone is appropriate.
 The language is accurate but there may be more errors or first
draft slips.
 Sentences show some variation in length and type, including the
use of complex sentences.
 Punctuation is almost always accurate and generally helpful to
the reader.
 Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended shades of
B meaning with some precision.
16 – 18  Spelling is nearly always accurate.
 Written in paragraphs which shows some unity and are usually
linked appropriately.
 The piece of writing is relevant to the topic and the interest of the
reader is aroused and sustained though most of the composition.
 The style and tone is appropriate. The reader is satisfied that
genuine attempt has been made.

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Past Years’ Question (1997 to 2014)
Task
Year Format
1997 An article for school newspaper To inform students about the nature club and
persuade them to join.
1998 A format letter to the Manager of a factory To request a visit for your school consumer club.
1999 A report to the principal To inform the principal about the poor condition
and services or the library.
2000 An information letter to your mother To ask for some money to buy a birthday gift for
your brother.
2001 An article for your school magazine How cope with stress
2002 A talk to other students Road Safety
2003 A formal letter to your teacher To state the choice made by your class on a trip
after the end-of-year examination and give reasons
for the choice.
2004 A report for the principal To write on matters in your school which could be
improved
2005 A letter to a friend (informal letter) To describe your experiences at a three-day
outdoor camp.
2006 A letter to a friend (informal letter) To give reasons why he/she would make a good
Head Prefect
2007 A talk to students To give a talk on a reference book that is useful for
secondary students
2008 An article for a school magazine To write an article about your friend.
2009 A report to the principal To give reasons for the lack of interest in sports
and provide suggestions to overcome the problems.
2010 A letter to your cousin To tell him/her about the benefits of the National
Service Programme and to encourage him/her to
go.
2011 A speech to Red Crescent Society members To inform them on how to manage a sprained
ankle.
2012 A letter to younger sister (informal letter) To advise her on how to spend her money wisely.
2013 A letter to the Town Council (formal letter) Complaint about poor condition in Indah
Recreational Park.
2014 An article for your school magazine How to ensure safety in the neighbourhood.
2015 Speech/report/talk Sport / reading / planting

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EXAMPLE 1
Section A: Directed Writing
[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]
1.You are unhappy with the poor condition and services of your school library. Write a
report to your principal. You must use the notes given below.
 Rude librarian
 Insufficient space
 Old furniture
 Old and torn books
 Faulty media equipment
 Short borrowing period
When writing the report, you should remember:

 to provide a title
 to use all the notes given
 the elaborate the notes
Suggested answer 1
To: The Principal of Sekolah Menengah Sains Kepala Batas F1
The Poor Conditions And Services By The Library

F2
My name is Ahmad Bin Mohd. Ali. I am very unhappy with the

Introduction
conditions and services provided by our school library. This is a serious
matter and should be solved as soon as possible.
First of all, the librarians are very rude. They often scold us
C1
when we return the books late although we pay the fine. It is hard to
E1
see them smile. So I hope you will do something about this.
There is insufficient place to sit and read. Our school has
C2
about 1000 students. The library is too small. We have to stand and sit
E2
outside the library along the corridor to read books or newspaper.
Besides, the library has old furniture. The chairs are all rusty

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and some even broken. The tables are shaking and might fall one day. C3
The racks are very old. We are afraid if would fall anytime. I request the
school to buy new furniture. E3
Apart from that, our library is filled with old and torn books,
which are not suitable for the students. Some of us have asked the C4
teacher in charge to buy new books but he said the library has financial E4
problems.
Other than that, the media equipment is faulty. The students
cannot access computers anytime they want. The television cannot be C5
switched on. We hope that the school will buy a new television or repair E5
the old one.
Finally, the students are not satisfied with the borrowing period,
which is too short. We can only borrow the reference books for two C6
days. We can borrow the story books for one week. We hope the library E6
would expand the borrowing period. This is all I would like to complain
about. I hope you will look into this matter as soon as possible.
Reported by,
…………………………
(Ahmad bin Mohd. Ali)
Student from form 5A,
SM Sains Kepala Batas,
Pulau Pinang. F3

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EXAMPLE 2
2. Imagine that you were very dissatisfied with the food and service at an expensive
restaurant where you entertained your family. Write a letter of complaint to the
restaurant‟s management. Include the following points:
- Rude waiters
- Poorly cooked food
- Unhygienic conditions
- Wrongly totalled bill
- Noisy surroundings
- Old and uncomfortable furniture
In your letter you should:

- state your complaint
- elaborate on your complaints
- ask the management to rectify the complaints
- express your thoughts about dining at the restaurant again

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Suggested answer 2
Lot A13 Taman Sri Berjaya,

47 000 Sungai Buloh,
Selangor. F1
The Manager,
Seasons Restaurant,
Jalan Industri Sunagi Buloh,
47000 Sungai Buloh,
Selangor 09 SEPTEMBER 2014
Dear Sir,
Complaint About Unsatisfactory Food And Restaurant Service F2
I wish to express my dissatisfaction about the food and service at your

established and well-known restaurant. On behalf of my family, I would Introduction
like to raise a few points regarding this matter. My family and I had
dinner at your restaurant on 08 September 2014 to celebrate my
mother‟s 50th birthday. We expected to have a great time at your
seafood restaurant but unfortunately we did not.
2. Your waiters treated us rudely and inconsiderately. We had to wait

for about half an hour before we could order any food. The waiter C1
spoke to us rudely whilst taking the orders. In fact, he scolded my E1
mother who wanted to have a cup of tea without sugar. He claimed that
the restaurant does not serve such a drink. For your information, my
mother has diabetes and is trying to avoid taking sugary food and drinks.

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3. The poorly cooked food was also unsatisfactory. We were C2

surprised to find out that the roast chicken and fish that we had ordered E2
were still raw and inedible. The mushroom soup tasted a bit sour and
the fried prawn was overcooked. We made a complaint about the food to
your waiters and cooks but no further action was taken.
4. Besides, the poorly served food we also felt uncomfortable with the C3
dirty and unhygienic conditions at your restaurant. The food was E3
greasy. There were some cats wandering searching for food. These bad
conditions are harmful as they might get food poisoning and other health
problems.
5. I nearly lost RM57 as a result of the wrongly totalled bill I was C4

given. It was my sister who noticed the unreasonable price of the food. E4
Then, we recounted the bill and found that out it was wrongly calculated.
The total was supposed to be RM120 but the calculation made by the
cashier showed RM177.
6. Another problem that spoiled our evening was the noisy C5

surroundings, especially the yelling of waiters and waitresses calling E5
names and taking orders from the customers. Besides this, the loud
music and noise coming from the kitchen also contributed to this
unsatisfactory situation. What more disappointing were the defective
fans and air-conditioners? The weather was very humid and there were
a lot of people in the restaurant. There are also old and uncomfortable C6
furniture in your restaurant.
7. Hereby, I would like to make suggestions to help you solve these

problems. First of all, I suggest that you look at your restaurant and
make sure no more cats and other stray animals are on your premise.
You should also train your waiters and cooks to provide good service E6

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and food to customers. It would be better to use a calculator to avoid

mistakes in totalling the bill. You need to repair the defective fans and
air-conditioners immediately. Last but not least, cleanliness should be
maintained in all parts of your restaurant. I hope that you will look into
these complaints and take immediate actions. It is very important to
remember that „The Better The Service, The Better The Business‟.
Thanking you in advance for your co-operation.
Yours faithfully,
Rodziana F3
(RODZIANA RAZALI)
EXAMPLE 3
3.You are the President of the Environmental Club of your school. You have been
requested by your principal to give a speech during school assembly. Your speech is in
conjunction with the “Love your Environment” campaign. Using the notes below, write
your speech.
o Collect waste material and separate

o Send to recycling centers/Collect old newspapers
o Poster competition
o Do not litter

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Suggested answer 3
A very good morning I bid to the principal, Pn. Aqilah binti Ahmad, F1
senior assistants, teachers and friends.
I am Izzairy bin Azmie, proudly standing here as the President of F2

the Environmental Club, and am really honoured to be given this Introduction
opportunity to talk to all of you today. In conjunction with the “Love your
Environment” campaign, I would like to talk about the activities to be Thesis
carried out to show that we love our environment. statement
As students, it is our responsibility to keep our environment

clean. We play a vital role in protecting our environment. A lot of waste E1
can be reused such as bottles, cans, and newspapers. Therefore, every
morning we will go around the school compound and collect all waste C1
materials. Then we must separate these waste products in different E2
garbage bags. These garbage bags will then be sent to Recycling
Centre.
The next activity is collecting old newspapers from our home.

You are requested to collect old newspapers and bring them to C2
school every morning. The collection centre will be the school canteen. E3
There will be someone from the club who will be in charge of the E4
collection. Please make sure that you tie the newspapers into bundles
before handing them in.
Another activity that will be held is the poster competition. C3

Anyone interested must register with Lim May May from Form 5 Mulia. E5
The closing date of submission is the 10th March 2011. The theme of
the posters must follow the theme of our campaign. The first prize E6
winner will get a book voucher of RM200, the second prize winner will

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get a book voucher of RM100, and the third prize winner will receive a
book voucher of RM50.
Finally, I wish to give a word of reminder to you all. Please do C4

not litter. We must avoid the habit of throwing rubbish indiscriminately. E7
We must always remember that a cleaner environment would ensure a E8
happier and healthier life. I would like to make an appeal for full
cooperation from all parties to make this campaign a success. With F3
that, thank you.

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EXAMPLE 4
4.You find that many of your friends are under a lot of pressure. They spend most of
their day studying and appear to suffer from stress. Write an article for your school
newsletter on how to cope with stress.
Include the following points:

 Regular exercise
 Hobbies
 Work in groups
 Balanced meals
 Enough sleep
 Study skills
 Make a check-list
 Seek advice
 Talk to your family
 Listen to music
 Counsellors
 Game
Suggested answer 4
Coping with Stress F1

by Wira Mohamad F2
The phenomenon of students under pressure is evident from the

behaviour of those students affected. I am a student and I know when Introduction
my friends are under pressure. Some of those active ones will suddenly
turn passive. Some will become too quiet while some tend to get Thesis
angry fast. statement
There are many ways one can get rid of stress. Firstly, student,
especially teenagers, must go for regular exercise. A brisk walk in the C1
park would release a lot of tension. Students should play football, C12
hockey, basketball and badminton to reduce stress.
Exercise is also said to relax the body muscles and keep you
calm. Students must have hobbies such as reading, collecting stamps, C2
fishing or listening to music of your choice. These leisure activities C10

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help keep students free from school-related stress.

Therefore, students should plan a time-table. They can also
work in groups to solve some of their academic problems. Besides C3
making friends and discussing certain issues, group discussions can
help improve study skills. One of these is the ability to make a check- C6/C7
list of all the activities planned and carried out. This in turn will make
studying more effective and avoid unnecessary pressure.
Students should also have balanced meals and enough sleep. C4/C5
These are said to be basic to healthy lives. Students, especially those
in examination classes, must sleep and eat well because a healthy
body creates a healthy mind. However, the process of going to sleep
can sometimes be difficult. Hence, it is necessary to seek advice from C8
those whom we trust and love. Counsellors in school are helpful but C11
you can always talk to your family first. However, if nothing works, C9
there is a need to seek treatment from the relevant authorities. You may
be surprised but a friend of mine said that screaming at the mountains
and laughing your heart out can take away stress. F3

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SPM ‘14
[35 marks]
Crime prevention is everyone‟s responsibility.

Your teacher has asked you to write an article for your school magazine on how to ensure safety
in the neighbourhood. Using the information in the poster below, write your article.
When writing your article, you must:

 give your article a title
 include the name of the writer
 use all the points given KBAT
 suggest two other ways school children can stay safe on the way home.

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Self-Exercises
[35 marks]
1. You are the president of the English Language Society in your school. You noticed that most
of your friends are stressed about the SPM examinations. Write a speech on how to cope
with the problem to be delivered during an assembly.
WAYS TO DEAL WITH EXAM STRESS

Early preparations
• Eat nutritious food
• Do regular physical activities
• Attend motivational talks or seminars
Last minute preparations

• Think positive
• Take a short break
• Have an early night
When writing your speech you should remember to:

• address the audience
• use all the content points given
• give examples / further details for each content point
• add any relevant information of your own
• write in paragraphs
• end the speech appropriately

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[35 marks]
2. You are the Head Prefect of your school. You received many complaints from the students
concerning the school canteen. You have decided to write a report to the principal to
complain about the conditions of the canteen. Write your report based on the information
below.
Complaints on the canteen

Food Cleanliness
Not nutritious Food exposed to flies
Not tasty Dirty cutlery
Limited choices Clogged and smelly drains
Too expensive
Workers
Rude
Poor personal hygiene
Not enough workers
When writing the report, you should remember:

- to give a suitable title
- to use all the information given
- to add two other complaints of your own
- to provide an ending
- to indicate your name and position

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[35 marks]
3. You are not satisfied with the conditions in your neighbourhood. You would like the District
Council to take immediate action. Write a letter of complaint to the District Officer to
express your dissatisfaction regarding this matter. You should include the following points in
your letter:
 rubbish dumped along roadside
 playground not maintained
 roads with potholes
 stray cats and dogs increasing in number
 clogged and smelly drains
 long and uncut grass
When writing the letter, you should remember to:

 include all the points given
 elaborate on all the points given
 lay out the letter correctly

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[35 marks]
4. The English Society of your school recently organised „A Caring Society Week‟. During that
week, the members visited the following institutions in your town to express their care and
concern in various ways. Write an article for your school magazine based on all the notes
below.
Monday: Golden Years Home for the aged
- distribute food hampers and entertain residents
Wednesday: House of Hope for disabled children
- offer private tuition and organise story-telling session
Thursday: Seri Insan Home for under-privileged children
- treat them to Kenny Fried Chicken and take them to the zoo
Saturday: Mutiara General Hospital
- play board games and decorate children‟s ward
When writing the article you should remember:

 to give an appropriate title
 to use all the given points
 to add relevant details
 to write in paragraphs

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[35 marks]
5. You are concerned about the rise in kidnapping cases involving schoolchildren in Malaysia.
Write an article for your school newsletter giving tips to your schoolmates on how to avoid
being kidnapped.
Use the notes given below to write your article.
Do’s Don’s
 inform parents of whereabouts  go anywhere alone
 be alert of surroundings  give out personal information
 remember important telephone  trust strangers
number
When writing your article, you must remember:

 to give a suitable title
 to use all the information given
 to elaborate on all the information given
 to give two additional tips of your own
 that your readers are the students of your school

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PAPER 1
CONTINUOUS WRITING
[50 marks]
CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CONTINUOUS WRITING
Language 20 marks
Mark range Description of criteria

 The language is entirely accurate apart from very occasional first
drafts slips
 Sentence structure is varied and sophisticated – shows the
candidate is able to use various types of sentences to achieve a
particular effect.
A  Vocabulary is wide and used with precision.
44 - 50  Punctuation is accurate and helpful to the reader.
 Spelling is accurate across the full range of vocabulary used.
 Paragraphs are well-planned, have unity and are linked.
 The topic is addressed with consistent relevance.
 The interest of the reader is aroused and sustained throughout the
writing.
 The language is accurate; occasional errors are either minor or first
draft slips.
 Sentences show some variation of length and type, including some
complex sentences.
 Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended shades of meaning
B with some precision
38 - 43  Punctuation is almost always accurate and generally helpful
 Spelling is nearly always accurate
 Paragraphs show some evidence of planning, have unity and are
usually appropriately linked.
 The piece of writing is relevant to the topic and the interest of the
reader is aroused and sustained through most of the composition.

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CONTINUOUS WRITING
Aspects Marks
Format
Content 50
Language
TOTAL 50
REMINDERS
Question Format points Content points Elaboration Language

points points
FORMAL 1. Address of the Include all the Give details / 20 marks-
LETTER sender given content explains / according to
2. Address of the points suggestions criteria
recipient
3. Date
4. Salutation
5. Heading/tittle
6. Closure
7. Signature
8. Name and post of
the sender
INFORMAT 1. Address of the Include all the Give details / 20 marks-
LETTER sender given content explains / according to
2. Date points suggestions criteria
3. Salutation
4. Closure
5. Signature
6. Name of the sender
REPORT 1. Title Include all the Give details / 20 marks-
2. Address given content explains / according to
3. Signature points suggestions criteria
4. Name of the write
5. Post of the write
ARTICLE 1. Title Include all the Give details / 20 marks-
2. Name of the write
given content explains / according to
points suggestions criteria
TALK/SPEECH 1. Greeting Include all the Give details / 20 marks-
2. Introduction/opening given content explains / according to
speech points suggestions criteria
3. Ending

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COHESIVE DEVICES
Cohesive devices Function Example
Firstly, secondly, first, To show the logical order of Firstly, the Internet plays an
second, finally, lastly, for ideas or time sequence important role in the world of
one thing, to begin with, communication.
next
Also, similarly, furthermore, To link ideas together ….the Internet also saves time as
likewise, moreover messages can be delivered in a
matter of seconds.
Besides, other than that, To add ideas and to link the Besides, the Internet also save
apart from that, on top of new ideas to the previous time as messages can be
that, in addition ideas delivered in a matter of seconds.
This is because, this is due To provide a reason to This is because the Internet offers
to the fact that illustrate an ideas provided easy and inexpensive ways to
earlier communicate such as e-mails,
messenger, chatting,
teleconferencing and blogger.
In sum, in short, in To summarize ideas either at In conclusion, it is undeniable

conclusion, to conclude, all the end of sections or to that Internet brings us many
in all, overall, to summarize explicitly state that the essay advantages.
is concluding
Which is to say, in other To reinforce the previous idea In other wards, the Internet helps
wars, this is by expressing it in a slightly to promote students‟ learning.
different way to make it more
explicit
For example, for instance, To provide an example in …. the Internet offers easy and
such as, namely, order to illustrate an idea inexpensive ways to communicate
specifically such as e-mails, messenger,
chatting, teleconferencing and
blogger.
Consequently, thus, as a To demonstrate that the Therefore, I strongly disagree with
result, hence, so, therefore following idea is a result of the writer‟s opinions which were
the previous idea published in your editorial column.
On the other hand, on the To signal differences or Instead, we should make full use
contrary, in contrast, alternatives between two of the Internet to benefit mankind.
alternatively, conversely, by ideas
comparison, instead,
instead of
Though, however, To state an opposing idea However, I do agree up to a
nevertheless, in sprite of certain point with the writer that the
that Internet has the potential to
distract students from their studies.

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LIST OF USEFUL IDOMS/PHRASES
1. Absence makes the heart grow fonder 17. From cradle to the grave
(We miss our friends and relatives more (throughout one‟s life)
when they are away) eg. Whatever you learn now, you should
eg. She use to quarrel with her sister remember it from cradle to the grave.
but now, she misses her. It is a case of
absence makes the heart grow fonder. 18. Give a big hand
(to clap/applause)
2. All and sundry eg. Everybody gave a big hand after the
(everybody, all types of people) dancers finished their beautiful
eg. The government‟s new rule performance.
concerns all and sundry.
19. Give a pat on the back
3. As different as night and day (to praise/congratulate someone)
(completely different) eg. Although Lim did not excel in his
eg. The twins sister may look alike but exams, his parents gave him a pat on the
their mannerisms are as different as back for trying hard.
night and day.
20. Green with envy
4. Bed of roses (feeling very envious)
(a happy, comfortable situation) eg. If you buy a new car, your
eg. Life is not always a bed of roses. At neighbours will be green with envy.
times, it can be challenging too.
21. Haste makes waste
5. Boiling point (doing something in a hurry will spoil the
(when one is very angry) work)
eg. When he repeated the mistake for eg. She was in such a hurry that she
the third time, the teachers reached the spilt the milk on the floor. Haste makes
boiling point. waste.
6. Cost a bomb 22. In hot water

(very expensive) (in serious trouble)
eg. His new bungalow house cost a eg. The principal caught him red-handed
bomb. vandalizing. Now, he is in hot water.
7. Curry favour with someone 23. On the dot

(to sweet talk/pretending to be nice to (at exactly the right time)
someone for own‟s advantage) eg. We are expected to be at there at
eg. Some students have been currying 2.30 on the dot.
favour with the new form teacher.
24. On one‟s high horse
8. Cut your coat according to your cloth (very arrogant/proud)
(adjust the spending expenses according eg. She has been on her high horse ever
to the money one has) since she was admitted to the prestigious

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eg. That shirt is too expensive, so I have university.

to cut may coat according to my cloth.
25. Pride and joy.
9. Dream come true (A special object that is someone‟s love
(a wish has come true) and pride)
eg. Having you as a friend is a dream eg. The table that he built on his own, is
come true. his pride and joy.
10. Dyed in the wool 26. Shake like a leaf.

(holds certain principles/believes (to tremble with fear)
strongly since small) eg. The boy who was caught stealing,
eg. For a person dyed in the wool, it was was shaking like a leaf.
difficult for him to change his ideas and
values. 27. Show one‟s true colours.
(to show one‟s true character)
11. Eat humble pie eg. He pretended to be generous but he
(to be apologetic when proven wrong) showed his true colours when he refused
eg. You‟ll have to eat humble pie if you‟re to donate money to charity.
proved wrong.
28. See red.
12. Every nook and cranny (to become very angry)
(everywhere) eg. My mother saw red when she caught
eg. They searched every nook and me coming home late at night.
cranny for the missing book but to no
avail. 29. Thick and fast
(comes in great numbers and fast)
13. Fall on deaf ears eg. Offers to help the tragedy-stricken
(did not pay attention to advice/warning) family came thick and fast.
eg. The teacher‟s advice to him seemed
to have fallen on deaf ears. 30. Tom, Dick and Harry.
(anybody)
14. Few and far between eg.We do not want ant Tom, Dick and
(Very few/limited) Harry to enter the hall.
eg. Good jobs with bright chances for
promotion are few and far between. 31. Ways and means.
(methods or ways to do something)
15. Fish out of water eg. There are ways and means of
(someone who is uncomfortable with the making money through business deals.
surroundings) Absence makes the heart grow fonder
eg. I was like a fish out of water as I was
not familiar with the place.
16. From A to Z
(to know everything in detail)
eg. You should know the details of the
topic from A to Z.

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TYPES OF WRITING
NARRATIVE ARGUMANTATIVE DESCRIPTIVE FACTUAL
DESCRIBE A
STATE THEIR
SCENE/EVENT,
WRITE A STORY VIEWS BASED ON FACTS
PLACE, PERSON
SAMPLE OUTLINE FOR ESSAY
Good results at school is the key to students’

success in life. Do you agree? Give your opinion.
Introduction
A. What is the purpose of a student comes to school
B. Make thesis statement (disagree) Introduction (P1)
Body
A. Student obtain formal education
1. learn various subjects Paragraph 2
2. how well the students have learnt
3. take exam
B. Student need to have effective communication skill

1. proficient use of language Paragraph 3
2. sharing of knowledge
3. using all the modern technological gadgets
C. Good moral value

1. student must realize and be aware
2. namely diligence, being responsible, disciplined and Paragraph 4
trustworthy
3. gain invaluable experience
Conclusion
A. good result Conclusion (P5)
B. follow guidelines

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Suggested answer
Good results at school is the key to students’ success in life. Do

you agree? Give your opinion.
Students attend school to obtain knowledge as well as to develop

other skills necessary for work and to prepare themselves to be Introduction
individuals with good moral values. Therefore, I fully disagree that
good results at school is the key to students‟ success in life. I think that
besides good results, students need effective communication skills Thesis
and good moral values in order to succeed in life. statement
In school, students obtain formal education where teacher Main point

impart knowledge in the classrooms. The students learn various Elaborate
subjects namely languages, science, history, mathematics and arts to
become holistic individuals who have good general knowledge. To find
out how well the students have learnt, they take exam. Many students Example
just study for sake of exams. As a result, there are many students who
obtain strings of distinctions in exams but they are unable to speak
during interviews. This is because many of them lack the maturity and Effect
ability to express opinions. They do not have enough general
knowledge; hence their world view is limited and lacking. Therefore,
these students have yet to obtain success in life.
In my opinion, students need to have effective Main point

communication skills in order to succeed in life. Effective
communication skills include proficient use of language as well as the Elaborate
ability to express and exchange ideas and opinions confidently. When
the students have mastered this skill, they display their intelligence in
the sharing of knowledge and maturity in giving their viewpoints in a
systematic and logical way. Furthermore, students who can
communicate effectively can interact using all the modern Example
technological gadgets as well as face-to-face communication. Also,
with effective communication skill, students can become global citizens
through the use of the internet. They can broaden their perspective in Effect
their thinking when they exchange ideas with friends from all over the
world. They learn humility, respect and tolerance with effective
communication skills. Thus, these experiences enrich their lives and
make them gain success.

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Last but not least, good moral values are necessary in order Main point
to succeed in life. The students must realize and be aware that
certain moral values such as diligence, being responsible, disciplined Elaborate
and trustworthy can help them succeed in life. When students uphold
these values, they will be known by teachers, peers and classmates Example
for their positive attributes. This is important as they will be given more
opportunities to be involved in various events and activities. From their Effect
participation, they gain invaluable experience that can help them
become leaders at their future workplace.
In a nutshell, good results, effective communication skills and Sum up /

good moral values are the main ingredients for success in conclusion
students’ live.

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Example 1
HOW TO GET EXCELLENT RESULTS ON YOUR EXAMINATION
Thomas Edison, one of the world‟s leading inventors once

remarked that genius was “two per cent inspiration and ninety-eight
per cent perspiration.” He worked very hard –often 20 hours a day –
doing hundreds of experiments before he could produce an invention. Introduction
As a student, do you work as hard as Edison to achieve success in
your studies, by getting excellent results in your examination? Do you
know how to do it? Here are a few guidelines you can follow to Thesis
ensure that you do very well in your exams. statement
Firstly, it is important that you pay attention during class. Main point
This is to make sure that you understand whatever has been taught. If Elaborate
you talk with your friends or daydream when the teacher is teaching,
you will miss valuable information. Do not depend on your friends to Example
explain the part of the class that you have missed. This is because
they themselves might not have understood it. Besides, you need to
concentrate on the class to take down notes which will help you to Effect
study and revise for test or exams.
Secondly, you must study throughout the year and not just Main point
before exams. A last-minute preparation will make you confused Elaborate
because you have so much to study in such a short time. This might Example
lead to panic and eventually stress. To prevent this from happening to
you, put in regular hours of private study throughout the year. Do not Effect
leave it until the eleventh hour. By then it will be too late.
Finally, you should prepare a timetable for revision. You need Main point
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time will be allocated effectively. A timetable will ensure that you do not Example
waste your precious time on activities that are not related to study.
However, having a good plan will not benefit you, unless you stick to it. Effect
You have to work smart so as to get excellent results in your

examination. To work smart means working hard and ensuring that
there is a system in your study. If you follow the guidelines given Sum up /
above, you will definitely achieve success in your examination. conclusion
Example 2
Traffic jams have become one of the aspects of Malaysian

lifestyles. Why do you think this is so? Discuss.
Malaysia is well known for a number of things like good food,

beautiful beaches, tallest building, friendly Malaysians and not
forgetting terrible traffic jams. Yes, traffic jams have become one of the Introduction
aspects of Malaysian lifestyles. In fact, some of us even use traffic
jams as our excuse when we are late in submission of assignments.
Why are we putting up with these traffic jams? There are many Thesis
reasons for this phenomenon of traffic jams in our lives. statement
In this affluent society, owning a car is not impossible Main point

dream. Most of us are able to own a car because of the low affordable Elaborate
installments schemes offered nowadays. Buying a car is indeed a
necessity. Besides, nowadays it is very common to see a family with at Example
least two cars. These of course have contributed to the large number Effect
of vehicles on the roads.
Another factor contributing to the increasing traffic jams is Main point

Malaysians are not in the habit of carpooling. In many ways, we are Elaborate

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conceited selfish lots as we do not want to create inconvenience for Example

ourselves and also not to trouble other people. Thought we are aware
of the benefit of carpooling to reduce traffic jams, we are still far from Effect
getting ourselves to embrace the practice of carpooling.
Next, Malaysians are immune to the traffic jams. They have Main point
become a part and parcel of our lives. Most of us will just shrug our Elaborate
shoulders and accept the frustrations of being caught in the traffic jams
as something that cannot be avoided. Even when there is the ease of Example
travelling in our Light Rail Transport (LRT) which has been hailed as
the solution to reduce traffic congestion, many of us still prefer to travel Effect
in the comfort of our own car.
In conclusion, traffic jams will continue to be part of our lifestyle

for years to come, if our mentality for comfort, convenience and social
status remains the same. We need to change our attitude if the
problem of traffic jams is to be alleviated. We need too to change our
mindset and try to make use of the public transportation system Sum up
or to car-pool whenever we can.
Example 3
The Challenges that teenagers face in life today.
The teenagers of today face a rapidly changing world with many

challenges. They are confronted with many social issues in life. These
young people are at stage of their lives where they have a sense of
critical perspective in what they see across the world. Challenges Introduction
come in various forms: neglect, peer pressure, identity problems,
drugs, eating disorders and others. Our young people need to be en

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courage to grow to be productive citizens of the country but first, Thesis

we need to know the challenges that these teenagers face on a statement
daily basis.
It is generally believed that the teenager years are Main point

characterized by rebellion and confusion, the need for social
acceptance by one’s peers as the teenagers struggle to define
their identity to get a focus in life. This is proven to be one of the Elaborate
biggest challenges that teenagers will face today. They evaluate the
performances according to the judgments of others and when they fall Example
short, they are angry, depressed and they blame themselves for falling
short of the expectation of others. Young people, who dress differently,
think differently. They act differently and may be consumed with self-
reproach, anxiety and fear. They think that to be accepted, they must Effect
like the others. They then struggle to be like others and often end up
unhappy and stressed because they are not able to keep up the
charade.
Besides peer pressure, other challenges faced by Main point

teenagers include personal matters of the heart. Because
teenagers are growing up between the stage of being not quite adults Elaborate
and not being children, they have a roller coaster of emotions buried
deep within them. Being in love and falling out of love is a challenge Example
faced by teenagers today. Although the teen years offer new
experiences and challenges that can be exciting, this period of time
can also be stressful. The stress of adolescence is one of many factors
that can make young people unhappy. Because teenagers face
hormonal changes, these can affect their moods. To be able to handle
the different mood swings is also challenging to the teenagers. Effect
Teenagers may become pressurized, stressed out or worse, be
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Besides that, the biggest challenge faced by many Main point

teenagers is the need to succeed academically. Studies are a
major challenge for most teenagers and this is by no means getting Elaborate
easier with the stiff competition in the world of education. Students are Example
becoming smarter and the drive to be the best is the constant Effect
challenge faced by many teenagers.
To conclude, all of us need to recognize these challenges

faced by the young people and we have to find ways to help them
overcome their problems. The teenagers who are going through
difficult and tough times need positive, caring people who can steer
them to the right direction so their lives can be shaped into something
positive and meaningful. Teenagers, like all of us, sometimes just Sum up
need help and guidance and ears to listen to their problems.
Example 4
Forming study groups is an effective way f studying. Give your

opinions.
Forming independent study groups is a common phenomenon in Introduction

polytechnics, colleges and universities these days. This concept is also
promoted by the local school authorities as research has proven that
there are many advantages to be derived when students discuss Thesis
lessons in groups. statement
Firstly, study groups help students to gain important values Main point
that cannot be literally taught in class. In study groups, students Elaborate
depend on each other for support. The faith and trust put on members
in group create the bond and bind them together. Members have to be Example

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committed to one another as long as they are part of the group. It is

this interdependence that increases the effectiveness of a study group.
Punctuality is another ground rule that all members come and go as Effect
they like, the bond will be broken and the group will slowly sink.
Secondly, study groups promote active interaction among Main point

students. This is healthy as through interaction students are able to Elaborate
revise lessons that were taught in class and help each other in subject
areas. Lessons which are not understood or covered well in class can Example
be trashed out with friends. This encourages active learning and
students are able to internalize concepts and ideas better in the long
run. Over time students become not just good communicators, but Effect
good listeners as well.
Thirdly, Study groups help students become effective Main point

team players. Generally, students would like to belong to a group they Elaborate
are comfortable with and have faith in. In a study group students have Example
to train themselves to have a positive mindset and to contribute ideas.
This challenges students to increase their knowledge and to prepare
them for challenging tasks in their careers later on in life. If members
are negative, lazy and not committed, they may be rejected by
members. Being effective team members helps prepare students for
the workforce too. Companies these days expect employees to Effect
cooperate and work well in group projects.
In conclusion, the above points show us that study groups have

many advantages to offer the students. All teachers should encourage
and guide their students to form study groups. It may take your time
getting adjusted to group study, but over time you will find it Sum up
rewarding.

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Example 5
Gangsterism has become a problem in many schools these days.

Discuss.
Gangsterism is becoming a growing problem in schools these
days. Although efforts have been taken by school authorities to curb
this problem, unfortunately, it still exists. This inevitably affects the Introduction
teaching and learning process of the students. It is necessary to find
out the reasons why students get involved in gangsterism and to Thesis
look for ways to solve this problem. statement
The main cause for gangsterism, especially in most Main point

secondary schools, is peer pressure. Students, especially at lower Elaborate
secondary level, are sometimes coerced into submitting to their
seniors. These students are afraid that if they do not submit Example
themselves to their seniors, they may be harassed, bullied and even
physically harmed. These seniors become gangsters who normally
target meek and insecure students and lure them with money. Little do Effect
these preys realize that they are unconsciously being initiated into
becoming gang members themselves. This cycle goes on and one
tragedy leads to another.
Another cause for gangsterism is the influence of the home Main point
on students’ minds. Research has shown that students from broken Elaborate
homes are vulnerable to these activities. These days, with both
parents working, students lack parental love and care. This is Example
compounded if parents bicker and fight all the time while they are at
home. All these may lead to insecurity in students. When this happens, Effect
these innocent victims fall preys to the negative attractions handed to
them by gangsters. Interestingly, one cannot deny that the bond
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The family and the school play important roles in curbing Main point
this problem. Firstly, parents should take full responsibility of their Elaborate
children and their daily movements. Care and attention should be
given to children at home to boost their self-esteem and to assure
them that their home is their safety zone. There should also be good Example
communication between parents and children. Apart from that, parents
have to make it a point to visit their children‟s schools often enough to
get feedback on their children‟s performances. In this way, students Effect
will feel belonged and valued and will not be threatened by the tactics
used by gangsters.
In short, the responsibility to curb gangsterism falls on the

shoulders of parents too. The home should be safety net for students
not just in happier times but also during difficulties. Together with the Sum up
schools, parents can help to reduce or even to eliminate
gangsterism over time.

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Self-Exercise 1
Important factors to consider when choosing a career. Discuss.
Make an introduction
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Make body 1
Main point + Elaborate + Example + Effect/Suggestion
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Self-Exercise 2
“Boys should learn how to cook.” Do you agree?
Make an introduction
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Section B: Continuous Writing

[50 marks]
[Time suggested: one hour]
Write a composition of about 350 words on one the following topics.
Bil Topic Focus
1. i. Teenagers today are given too much freedom.

What is your opinion?
ii. Habits of young Malaysians.
iii. Night curfew should be imposed on teenagers.
Discuss.
iv. Teenagers nowadays do not like to read books. Do
you agree?
v. Sending students for overseas education is a waste
of money. Do you agree?
vi. The major problems faced by students. Students/teenagers
vii. “Students should be independent learners.” Do you
agree? Support you opinion.
viii. How teenagers handle stress.
ix. The use of the internet by teenagers should be
controlled. Discuss.
x. Teenagers should help out at home. Discuss.
xi. The children of today are too spoilt and
undisciplined. Discuss.
xii. Should Facebook be banded among teenagers?
Discuss.
xiii. School children should be allowed to bring cell
phone to school. Do you agree?
2. i. Things that I would change about myself.
ii. Things that would make me angry.
iii. Describe an incident that you will never forget
iv. Describe a person who has a great influence in your
life.
v. Failure makes us more determined. Do you agree?
vi. Describe your best childhood memory. Individual
vii. The benefits I hope to get from learning English.
viii. Describe an event that has changed your life.
ix. What can we do to become popular?
x. How I can be a patriotic citizen.
xi. How do friends motivate you?
xii. Describe the strangest person you have met in your
life.
xiii. Write about a humorous incident that you have
experienced.

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3. i. Describe an interesting day in school.

ii. Describe an unforgettable Teachers‟ Day celebration
in your school
iii. What would you do if you were the Principal of your
school?
iv. Ways to reduce bullying in schools.
v. Examinations should not be abolished. Discuss.
vi. Group discussions help to improve examination School / Academic
results. Do you agree?
vii. Describe a scene at a school canteen during recess.
viii. A gift for my teacher.
ix. School plays a more important role in preventing
gangsterism than the home.
x. Knowledge is Power. Discuss.
xi. My ideal school.
xii. Academic excellence guarantees a perfect life.
Discuss.
xiii. Success comes only with hard word. Discuss.
4. i. How has technology helped people in the world today?
ii. Internet - good or bad?
iii. Mobile phones bring more harm than good. Do you
agree?
iv. The importance of telecommunication in today‟s
world.
v. How has modern technology benefited man?
vi. How can internet help students to improve their
studies? Technology
vii. Social networking sites have more advantages than
disadvantages. Discuss
viii. Smart phones are a necessity. Discuss.
ix. Social networking such as Facebook and Friendster
brings more advantage than disadvantages. Do you
agree?
x. Is watching television a waste of time?
6. i. Describe how you and your family spend the
weekends.
ii. Parents are not spending enough time with their
children nowadays. Discuss.
iii. A small family is better than a big family. Family
iv. Parents should allow teenagers to make their own
decision. Discuss.
v. Do you agree that the home is more important that the
school in cultivating values?
vi. Describe a family reunion.

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SPM 2015
MODULE 2
PAPER 2
Summary
[15 marks]

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Marking English Language Use for Presentation
Language / expression / style

Grades
Very good, accurate language. Good handling of complex structures.
No gross errors. Errors are isolated. Distinct economising of words or
5 language. Variety of sentence types. Paraphrasing with own words
very evident with only occasional phrases from text. Organisation
and linking of points very cohesive.
Accurate language. Shows some ability to handle complex
structures. Use of own language overrides occasional lifting from the
text. Hardly any gross errors and occasional minor errors. There is
4
an economy of words. Only very little evidence of irrelevant content.
Organisation of content points generally good sound, sound and
cohesive.
SECTION C
TOTAL MARKS FOR SUMMARY
Aspects Marks
Content 10
Paraphrase 5
5+4/
Use of English 4
Language 5 2
TOTAL 15

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SECTION C: SUMMARY
[15 marks]

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Based on the passage given, write a summary on:

 the problems faced by the writer after she was diagnosed with asthma, and
 what she did after her recovery
Credit will be given for use own words but care must be taken not to change the original
meaning.
You summary must:
 be in continuous writing (not in note form)
 use materials from lines 10 to 44
 not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below
begin your summary as follows:

She could recall some of the problems she faced, being …
[15 marks]
Note
 Please note that the pronouns must be changed when writing the summary.
 If students fail to change the pronouns, only penalize the first content point. Then a ward
marks for the rest of the content points. Summary is marked as a normal script.

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Layout of answer for summary
No Line Lifting Paraphrase

C1 11- 13 Being in school one moment, (and the next, Being ferried back and forth
lying on the back seat of my father‟s car), between school and hospital
being driven to the hospital. often.
C2 14 My asthma attacks were really bad. Her asthma was terrible.
C3 15 Lost consciousness due to breathing She fainted because she had
difficulties problems breathing.
C4 17 I had been in and out of the hospital so often She was always hospitalized.
C5 21 - 22 Threw up on my father‟s had (while he held She vomited on her father‟s
me on the way back home). hand.
C6 24 - 25 When my classmates played sports, all I could While her classmates played,
do was just sit and watch she just sat and watched.
C7 25 - 27 When my sister joined our friends for rope When her sister played with
skipping in the playground I would be their friends outside she had
confined at home, (forced to look only from to remain indoors. Or
inside due to my condition).
She could not have rigorous
activities and had to remain
indoors.
C8 27 - 28 I was not allowed to join my friends (due to She was prevented from
my condition). joining her friends.
C9 29 I was also not allowed to eat or drink anything She was not permitted to take
cold. anything cold.
C10 31 – 33 Pets were also strictly forbidden… my parents Hair from pets would trigger
were afraid that their hair would trigger an an attack.
attack.
C11 34 Every day, I was made to take a very bitter She was forced to take her
cough mixture medication daily.
C12 40 I could do everything a normal person could She could do anything she
wanted
C13 42 I could now enjoy having pets She could have pets.
C14 42 Eat or drink anything I want Consume / take anything she
wanted.

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Suggested answer for summary

She could recall some of the problems she faced, being ferried back and forth between
school and hospital often. Her asthma was terrible. As a result, she fainted due to breathing
difficulties. She was always hospitalised. Once she vomited on her father‟s hand. Often, while
her classmates played she just sat and watched. She also had to remain indoors when her sister
played with their friends as she was prevented from joining them. Moreover, she was not
permitted to take any cold and drinks as well as touch or own pets as it would trigger an attack.
She was forced to take her medication daily. Now not only could she eat, drink and do
everything she wanted but also keep pets.
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PAPER 2
Novel: Catch Us If You Can
[15 marks]
SCORE: 9 - 10
BAND DESCRIPTORS:
 Response - relevant to specified task.
 Elaborations given - well - supported and linked with evidence or knowledge from
text.
 Main and supporting ideas - relevant to specified task.
 Ideas - clearly presented, well - organised and easily understood.

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Novel: Catch Us If You Can
Bil. Questions Task
1. Character you like best Character
2. Event that teaches you an important moral lesson Moral value
3. Character you sympathize with Character
4. Memorable event Event
5. Love is important in a family. How is shown in the novel Moral value

you have read?
6. The main character’s determination Character
7. Character in the novel that you look up to Character
8. What happens’ at the end of the novel. Why the ending Plot
is either happy or sad.
9. Who a character has to make a difficult decision. Did Character

he make the right decision?
10. Which part of the story do you like most? Plot
11. Event that make you angry. Event
12. Which characters have a negative impact? Character
Marks awarded are as follows:
Aspects Marks
Content 10
Language 5
TOTAL 15 marks

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Elements of the Novel
Themes Characters
 Challenges of growing up and coping with Main characters
responsibility  Rory McIntosh
 Love, compassion and family relationships  Granda McIntosh
 Social responsibilities and public  Darren
awareness.
 Power and authority. Minor characters
 Generation gap  Val Jessup
 Social bias  Mr Foley, Dr Nicol
 Darren‟s mum, Tony, Tess
 Sammy, Tyrone and Ruby
 Bernie, his wife, and daughter Zara
 Rab, Annie, Norma, Nicola
 Jeff McIntosh
 The mad bunch of the Castle Street
Children‟s home.
Moral values Message
 Love and care of family  In is important to love, care for and protect
 Compassion and kindness family members.
 Responsibility  Respect and concern for others and their
 Religious piety rights is important.
 Not to be judgmental  Community and social workers need to be
 Maintaining family relationships sensitive and caring.
 Trust  Faith in the Almighty is essential.
 Appearance may be deceiving  Prejudices in society must be corrected.
Synopsis Sinopsis
Rory and his grandfather, Granda, have been Rory rapat dengan datuknya, Granda, sejak ayah Rory
inseparable ever since Rory‟s father walked out on them. meninggalkan mereka. Granda kerap lupa akan perkara yang
Granda suffers from lapses in memory and sometimes sedang dibuat dan kadang-kala akan melakukan benda
does things such as leaving his pipe to smoulder in his seperti meninggalkan pipanya yang sedang membara di
pocket and disposing Rory‟s homework in the rubbish dalam saku serta membuang buku catatan kerja rumah Rory
chute. At the same time, he is a charming person with a ke dalam saluran sampah. Namun, pada masa yang sama,
generous heart. Rory has been taking care of him until a beliau adalah seorang yang menawan dan pemurah hati.
fire breaks out at their flat when Granda left the chip pan Rory telah menjaganya sehinggalah suatu kebakaran berlaku
on the stove while he went looking for potatoes. The di flat mereka apabila Granda meninggalkan periuk atas api
authorities then decide to separate them with Rory being yang sedang membara sementara dia pergi mencari ubi
sent to children‟s home at Castle Street whereas Granda kentang. Pihak berkuasa memutuskan kemudiannya untuk
will be sent to an old folks‟ home at Rachnadar. Rory is memisahkan mereka. Rory akan dihantar ke rumah kanak-
determined to keep the both of them together and he kanak di Castle Street manakala Granda akan dihantar ke
plants Granda‟s wscape from the old folks‟ home. They rumah orang dua di Rachnadar. Rory bertekad untuk
soon embark on a journey of discovery with strangers memastikan bahawa mereka berdua tidak akan dipisahkan
helping them along the way. The authorities are also hot dan dia melarikan diri dengan Granda dari rumah orang tua.
on their trail. The story ends when Granda and Rory Mereka memulakan perjalanan mereka dan menemui ramai
meet up with Rory‟s father. orang yang tidak diketahui yang sanggup membantu mereka
di sepanjang perjalanan. Pada masa yang sama, pikah
berkuasa sibuk menjejaki mereka. Cerita ini berakhir selepas
Granda dan Rory bertemu dengan ayah Rory.

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Example 1
How is the theme love shown in the novel you have read? Support you answer with
close reference to the text.
How is the theme love shown Paragraph
I have read the novel „Catch Us If You Can‟, written by Introduction

Catherine MacPhail. It is an interesting novel. One of the main themes
of the novel is love.
First and foremost, Granda has been taking care of Rory ever Evidence +
since his mother passed away and his father walked out of their life. Example
Granda sees the needs of Rory in schooling and goes to see the
class teacher whenever being called.
On top of that, Darren gives the key of his mom‟s caravan to Evidence +
Rory in the Great Escape. Tyrone agrees with her mother Ruby to Example
help Rory and Granda in their journey because he could empathise
with Rory and his Granda.
Apart from that, Rab gives shelter to Rory and Granda knowing Evidence +
that they are in trouble. Norma and her daughter, Nicola allow Rory Example
and Granda to stay overnight at their house.
To sum up, the theme love is shown between the main Conclusion
character, Rory and the people surrounding him that is his
grandfather, his best friend, Darren and the new friends like Tyrone
and his family, Rab and friends. It is true that „Love does not count‟‟
and „A friend in need is a friend indeed!‟.
Example 2
In the novel that you have studied, which characters do you like most?
Which characters do you like most Paragraph
I have read the novel „Catch Us If You Can‟, written by Introduction

Catherine MacPhail. I like Rory the most as compared to other
characters.
First of all, he is a young boy who is very attached to his aging Evidence +
grandfather, Granda. His dedication in taking care of Granda Example
impresses me as it shows that he is a caring and mature boy for his
age.
Besides, his courage and determination to remain united and Evidence +
close to his Granda even when faced with desperate situations is Example
endearing. This is especially clear when Granda was admitted to the
old folks‟ home at Rachnadar and Rory became very upset.

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This shows that he is a caring person. Another trait that makes Evidence +
me like Rory even more is helpless and clueless in dealing with the Example
simplest of situations. Rory‟s sacrifice and commitment towards his
grandfather really makes him my favourite character of the novel.
To sum, it is clear that I like Rory best because of his positive Conclusion
values, strength and determination.
Write about a character you sympathize with/admire. Give reasons for your choice.
A character you sympathize with/admire Paragraph
From the novel „Catch Us If You Can‟, written by Catherine Introduction

MacPhail, the character I sympathize with/admire is Rory. There are
many reasons why I choose him.
The first reason I choose Rory is because he was a loving Evidence +
grandson. Ever since his grandfather had not been well, Rory took Example
care of almost everything. He would make sure that Granda took his
medicine every day. He would also buy food for Granda during his
school lunch break. To Rory, Granda was everything and he loved his
grandfather very much because after his mother died, Granda was
the only person who brought him up.
Another reason is because Rory was a brave boy and acted Evidence +
like a savior to his grandfather. First, when he knew that his Example
grandfather would not last long at Rachnadar, the resting home, he
planned an escape for both of them. He ran away from the orphanage
in Castle Street and saved his grandfather from Rachnadar. This
shows that Rory is brave and cared very much of his grandfather.
In addition, Rory is also a high risk taker because he ran away Evidence +
with an old and sick grandfather. His plan almost cost him his Example
grandfather‟s life when at one point, his grandfather collapsed and
fainted while they were escaping from a house of Rab‟s friend,
Norma. He received the news from Nicola, Norma‟s daughter that her
mother had gone to the police to report their where about. Therefore,
Rory and Granda ran away again. He planned to take his grandfather
to Liverpool with an intention to reunite with his long lost father.
Based on the reasons and evidence from the novel, I really Conclusion
sympathize with/admire Rory. From the beginning until the end of the
story, he had to face so many problems. However, in the end he
managed to save both himself and his beloved Granda. He was also
united with his own father and his family.

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Describe what happens at the end of the novel. Explain how you find the ending of
the story. Support your answer with close reference to the text.
what happens at the end of the novel (Plot) Paragraph
Based on the novel that I have studied, Catch Us if You Can Introduction
by Catherine MacPhail, at the end of this novel, Rory had a great
shock in his life when he thought that his grandfather was dead before
he at last met his biological father and together with his grandfather,
they both reconciled with Jeff McIntosh, Rory‟s father, his stepmother
and his two sisters. Rory then had a happy time with his new found
family.
When Granda fainted at the bus shelter while on their run, Evidence +
Rory ran away to get help, leaving Granda at the shelter. He received Example
a help from a stranger who recognised him from the news on the
television. He and his grandfather were taken to the hospital but on
their way, a man whom Rory thought a policeman in plain clothes sat
beside him in the patrol car and he later found out that the man was
his father.
Rory spent the next few days with his new found family while at Evidence +
times visiting his grandfather who was recovering at the hospital. His Example
father‟s wife, Karen was kind as she came and asked Rory to go and
stay with them while Granda was hospitalised. He also found out that
he got two little sisters, Ronda 5, and Ava, 3. Granda loved the
granddaughters soon as he saw them even though he was still mad at
his son.
Rory‟s dad was an apologetic man. He asked for forgiveness Evidence +
from Rory and Granda every now and then. He was sorry about Example
leaving his son away with his father because he could not accept the
insults from his father. He asked Rory to give him a chance to be a
good father and a good son to his ailing father. They were given a flat
and helps came around every day which made him wonder why not
before? But he realized that he had found what he had looking for.
In conclusion, I find that the ending of the novel is a joyful one. Conclusion
This is because Rory had found what he had been looking for, a
family of his own and a comfortable life for his grandfather. It is very
convenient to find that Rory could forgive everyone who had caused
him pain and fear of losing hope. I am also happy to cherish the
friendships that Rory had built with the people he met along his
journey: Ruby, Sammy and Tyrone; Norma, Nicola, Annie, Rab; not
forgetting his ever good buddy, Darren.

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Choose an event in the novel you have studied which you find to be the most
memorable. Give reasons for your choice and with close reference to the text, discuss
the event.
An event in the novel you have studied which you find to be the Paragraph
most memorable.
The novel I have studied is Catch Us If You Can by Catherine Introduction

MacPhail and I find the most memorable event is when Rory and his
Granda had to go away from Darren‟s mother‟s caravan after Darren
sent him a message telling him that the authority had known where
Rory and his Granda were.
It is a memorable event because from there Rory and Granda Evidence +
started to have more interesting adventures. For instance, Rory had Example
to urge his grandfather to move faster and in doing so, he could see it
was very funny because Granda was trying hard not to show his
panic. Granda was also forgetting his shoes which Rory had to shove
the shoes to his feet while wrapping his coat and scarf around him
and also buttoning his jacket as well. Rory had also not forgotten his
grandfather‟s things including the food and warm clothes.
The event is also memorable because Rory and Granda were Evidence +
always alert for the authority not to get them. He was careful not to let Example
his grandfather lose the way by taking and pulling his grandfather‟s
hand at him. He also flung his hand phone into the bushes because it
would be useless to him since the phone had run out of battery and
there was no way for him to charge it.
It is a memorable event because from there Rory and Granda Evidence +
met more kindhearted people who jumped in to give them a helping Example
hand. For instance, the man and his son, Sammy and Tyrone whom
Rory and Granda met at the loch while they were fishing the other day
helped them by giving them a ride in their caravan to get away from
the camp site which was full of police and their search party. Sammy‟s
wife Ruby gave Rory and Granda food and drinks in the journey. This
also tells us that not all strangers that we meet are bad people or
unkind. We should learn to respect people in order for people to
respect us.
In conclusion, the most memorable event from this novel is the Conclusion
part when Rory and Granda got away from the caravan because this
has caused them to face more interesting adventures and
encountered with some kind-hearted people like Sammy, Ruby and
Tyrone.

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Choose a message that you obtained from the novel that you have read and say what
you have learned from it.
A message that you obtained from the novel Paragraph
In Catch Us If You Can by Catherine MacPhai, one important Introduction

message the author conveys is that we must show respect and
concern for others and uphold their rights.
We are told that people like Granda need special care and Evidence +
attention. Rory remembers that the good days when his Granda made Example
toffee apples for him, put up Christmas trees and carried him on his
shoulders at footfall matches. He remembers Grand‟s better moments
and therefore wants to care for him now. Rory hides Granda‟s
smoking pipe and drills him on how to behave at Parents‟ Night. Rory
treats his Granda with respect all the time and even when he teases
Granda, it is done in a kind and humorous manner.
The authorities think that Granda should be put away in an old Evidence +
folks‟ home but both Rory and Granda think that is not right. Granda is Example
unhappy about it and does not want to be separated from Rory. I think
the elderly should have their wishes respected and be cared for at the
same time. They must have proper home help, meals and medical
care. They have done much for us before. Now it should be our turn
to do good for them. Let them live their remaining days in pride and
dignity.
Children need to be given the right care and attention too. Evidence +
When they become careers, it is harder for them to enjoy the Example
childhood they are entitled to, go to school and get the right
education. So it is important that they get the use of proper services
from the authorities. They emotional needs too must be addressed.
People who are different from us must be treated with respect. Conclusion
Take the travelers for example. People look down upon them, but
they have their rights too and need to be treated with respect and
dignity. This is an important message that is most relevant in today‟s
world.

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What is the important moral value you have learned in the novel of your choice? Give
evidence from the novel to support your answer.
The important moral value you have learned in the novel Paragraph
In Catch Us If You Can by Catherine MacPhail, I learnt about Introduction

compassion for fellow human beings. Many characters exhibit
compassion for each other and act in a kind manner because of their
compassionate nature.
Rory and Granda care for each other and there is compassion Evidence +
in their actions. Rory cares for his grandfather‟s well-being and Example
protects him from anything he considers bad, offensive or dangerous.
Granda tries his best to help Rory unfortunately makes mistakes, but
there is still compassion. He strongly says that no grandson of his is
going to a home for as long as he is around.
Dr Nicol, Val Jessup, the police and the nurse act Evidence +
compassionately towards Granda and Rory. They are affected by the Example
dilemma of an ageing man who is so dependent on a young boy and
therefore do what they think is the best. Even Darren‟s mum thinks
Rory has taken on too big a responsibility and worries over him. Mrs
Foley, Rory‟s teacher, wants to foster Rory because of this same
reason.
Darren offers his mum‟s caravan to them because he cares for Evidence +
Rory and Granda. He warns them about the arrival of the police. Tony Example
and Tom look after Rory in the children‟s home because they know he
is miserable. Sammy, Ruby and Tyrone help pair on their escape
because of their kind nature. All the others, like Bernie, Rab, Annie
and Norma are concerned about the pair‟s well-being. They feel for
both Granda and Rory and do their best to make things better for
them.
I think the nature of the characters proves that the author thinks Conclusion
that being compassionate helps you lead a good life.

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PAPER 2
Novel: The Curse
[15 marks]
SCORE: 9 - 10
BAND DESCRIPTORS:
text.

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Novel: The Curse
Bil. Questions Task

you have read?

Aspects Marks
Content 10
Language 5
TOTAL 15 marks

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Themes Characters
 Love Main characters
 Forgiveness  Azreen Bomoh (Awang)
 Violence against women  Madhuri Fatihah
 Gender stereotyping  Mohd Asraf
 Belief in the supernatural  Saleh Abdullah
 Fear of the unknown  Haji Ghani
 Siti
 Puan Normala
 Old Lady
 Datin Sharifah & Datuk Zulkifli
Moral values Setting
 Caring Landon
 Helpful A village on a small island off Langkawi
 Standing up for what you believe in  Azreen‟s house
 Responsibility  Madhuri‟s room
 Diligence  Nek‟s house
 Concern  The rubber plantation
 Bravery  The farm / The forest
 Loyalty  The school
 Persistence  Paddy field
 Thoughtfulness  The cemetery
Synopsis Sinopsis
Azreen takes time off from her studies in London, UK, to Azreen mengambil cuti dari pengajiannya di London, United
return to her village in one of the legendary islands of Kingdom, untuk kembali ke kampung halamannya di Pulau
Langkawi. She returns to mourn the loss of her older Lagenda, Langkawi. Dia kembali meratapi kehilangan kakak
sister, Madhuri. However she finds out via rumours and sulungnya, Madhuri. Walau bagaimanapun dia mendapat
loud whispers that Madhuri was murdered. At her village tahu melalui khabar angin dan bisikan kuat bahawa Madhuri
Azreen has to contend with a cold-hearted father and telah dibunuh. Di kampungnya, Azreen berdepan dengan
support an Alzheimer stricken mother. Azreen is ayahnya yang mempunyai hati baik dan menyokong ibu
subjected to negative comments and suspicion from her Alzheimer dalam keadaan kesukaran. Azreen tertakluk
neighbours. She finds consolation in the company of the kepada komen-komen negatif dan syak wasangka daripada
Old Lady, an outcast of the village. jiran-jirannya. Dia mendapat penghiburan dalam syarikat Old
Azreen has to confront the mystery that shrouds her Lady, buangan kampung.
sister's sudden death under suspicious circumstances. Azreen berhadapan dengan misteri berhubung kematian
Her old classmate, Mohd. Asraf, refuses to reveal what yang mengejutkan tentang kakaknya dalam keadaan
he knows. A mysterious figure keeps on watching Azreen mencurigakan. Rakan sekelas lama, Mohd. Asraf, enggan
and strange things happen. Madhuri‟s room is partially mendedahkan perkara yang sebenar yang dia benar-benar
destroyed in a fire. A carcass of a chicken with a broken tahu. Seorang tokoh misteri melihat tentang Azreen dan
neck is thrown in front of her house. Many villagers fall perkara-perkara pelik yang berlaku. Bilik Madhuri yang
sick for no apparent reason. The Old Lady is killed in a sebahagiannya musnah dalam kebakaran. Bangkai ayam
fire accidentally caused by an angry Mohd. Asraf. Bit by dengan leher patah dibuang di depan rumahnya. Ramai
bit, the mysterious death of Madhuri is revealed to penduduk jatuh sakit tanpa alasan yang jelas. Old Lady
Azreen. terbunuh dalam kebakaran yang disebabkan marah oleh
Mohd Asraf. Sedikit demi sedikit, kematian misteri Madhuri
diturunkan kepada Azreen.

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Example 1
Write about an important lesson that you have learnt Paragraph
The Curse by Lee Su Ann many lesson for its readers. One of Introduction
the lessons is truth will be known and secrets will last forever. There
are a few characters who kept secrets and eventually the secrets
were exposed.
First of all are Mohd. Asraf and Madhuri. They were secret
lovers. They planned to secretly run away to Kuala Lumpur. After Evidence +
Madhuri died followed by hid grandmother‟s death, he almost lost his Example
mind. Keeping his love a secret was very difficult. He was easily
influenced by Puan Normala that his grandmother was poisoned by
Old Lady. That was the reason why he burned the Old lady‟s house
causing her death. Finally, he realized his mistakes and come to his
senses.
Secondly is En Saleh Abdullah, Azreen‟s father. He was always

proud of Madhuri. Madhuri made him proud when she agreed to
marry the village headmen, haji Ghani. When her affair was Evidence +
discovered, Encik Saleh got very angry and accidentally killed Example
Madhuri. He never told anyone until Azreen confronted him. Actually,
he was ashamed because the daughter he was really proud of had
an affair and tried to run away. He kept seeing a ghost. He suffered a
heart attack and died.
In a nutshell, dark secrets only life difficult. The evidence in the

story has shown us that. Any dark secrets we have destroy our lives.
We may lose the people we love. Always be true to ourselves and do Conclusion
not take advantage of others and always think before we act.

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Example 2
Describe a memorable event Paragraph
I consider an event that look place in Chapter 10 of the novel, Introduction

The Curse a memorable event. That event took place when Asraf
told Azreen that Madhuri has always been the women he loved
although he knew she was a married woman. In fact the fell in love
with her the moment he met her. His love for Madhuri was
reciprocated. When Azreen heard his confession, she shocked
beyond words as she had feelings for him. This incident is Evidence +
memorable as I learnt about control of one‟s emotions. Because Example
Azreen was able to control her anguish and pain, she became a
stranger person.
This event also taught me about being able to forgive. Azreen

learnt to forgive Asraf for betraying her love for him. At last she Evidence +
realized that when she put aside all her anger, hatred and sorrow, Example
she felt happier and all her emotional burden suddenly disappeared.
Thus, the ability to forgive is a noble act.
After Asraf confessed to Azreen about his relationship with

Madhuri, it is was followed by a series of news. Azreen learns from
the bomoh that Madhuri was not her real sister. The bomoh also
confessed that he was the one left the gate open and had indirectly
led to the motorcycle accident that paralysed her mother. All these Conclusion
shocking incidents had caused so much hurt to Azreen who had no
choice but to put all these behind in order to live a life with no
resentment and anger. In fact, when she visited the graves of her
family members she felt overwhelming peace.

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PAPER 2
Novel: Step by Wicked Step
[15 marks]
SCORE: 9 - 10
BAND DESCRIPTORS:
text.

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Novel: Step by Wicked Step
Bil. Questions Task

you have read?

Aspects Marks
Content 10
Language 5
TOTAL 15 marks

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Themes Characters
 The importance of preserving the family Main characters
unit  Caudia
 Acceptance and tolerance  Stella
 Responsibility  Claudia‟s father
 Children have opinions too  Richard Clayton Harwick
 Charlotte
 Collin
 Ralph
 Pixie
 Robbo
Moral values Setting
 Family is everything Time
 Patience is a virtue  Evening
 We must learn to adapt to new situations  Night
 Don‟t give up hope Location
 Her granny‟s house
 Stella‟s house

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Example 1
Character you like the most? Paragraph
The novel that i have read is Step by Wicked Step by Anne Fine. Introduction
The character that i like the most is Colin.
I like him because Colin shows maturity beyond his age.

Although Colin is perhaps too young to understand the conflict faced
by the adults, he has deep hidden feelings about the matter. He
shows maturity by not telling his mother about his feeling towards Evidence +
his stepfather, Jack. However, Colin still loves his mother and Example
accepts the situation. He never blames his mother like any other
children of his age. Instead, he defends his mother's actions. Thus,
his maturity has actually made me like his character very much.
Another reason why I like Colin is because of his

determination. He is determined to look for his stepfather. First, he
writes a letter to his stepfather in his effort to locate his
whereabouts. Then, he saves every penny whenever he gets the
chance. For example, he always prefer cash for Christmas present
from his mother and does three paper rounds to earn money. Colin Evidence +
does all this because he is determined to leave home one day when Example
he is old enough to look for his beloved stepfather. As a child he
does not give up easily but makes a plan to achieve his dreams. I
adore him for his strong will.
Finally, Colin proves to be a very sentimental person. He

remembers everything about his stepfather. He remembers how his Evidence +
stepfather rolls his own cigarette out of tobacco tin. He also Example
remembers the many names that his stepfather gives him - 'Col,
Collie, Sonny-Boy, Buster and Bluebird'. He misses the times when
his stepfather walks with him to school and pushes him up the swing
in the park. In fact, he keeps an exact account on how long his
stepfather has been gone which is five years, eight months and
seven days. The sentimental values in Colin is the reason why he
can stay loving towards his stepfather after so many years. He
treasures all the good things Jack does for him and that has given
him strength. Therefore, i also admire Colin for being a sentimental
person.
The above reasons are why I like Colin the most. Conclusion

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Example 2
Theme of family love Paragraph
The novel that I have chosen to portray the theme of family love is
“Step by Wicked Step” by AnneFine. This novel is regarding five
British school children from Stagfire who shared their joys, sorrows
and anxieties of their family life. It all begin when they arrived ahead
of their classmates for a week-long field trip at "haunted' Old
Harwick Hall. In the stormy wild night, Claudia, Pixie, Robbo, Ralph Introduction
and Colin find a long-abandoned secret room containing a
mysterious journal with the aid of flashes of lightning. They uncover
a heart rending story of Richard Clayton Harwick, who runs away
from the sinister influence of a loveless stepfather. This discovery
triggers off each of them to reveal and share their own engrossing,
heart-rending stories filled with hurting and healing moments way
through a minefield of embittered or uncommunicative or just plain
immature parents, insecure or reluctant step parents and resentful
step siblings. The implied themes in this novel are revealed through
the characters thoughts, speech, actions, reactions and what others
say about them. Thus, based on this novel, I have chosen to write
on Richard Clayton Harwick‟s family members who have portrayed
the theme of family love amazingly and dramatically through sense
of love, devotion and loyalty.
Richard‟s mother, Lilith was the first to portray the sense of

love in the family. She took all the trouble to search for Richard after
he ran away from home. Richard was frustrated as his mother
married Reverend Coldstone after his father's death. Lilith suffered
Coldstone‟s anger as when she spent a fortune seeking for Richard,
their money lessened. Out of love for her beloved son, Richard,
Lilith willingly sacrifices her wealth. She never stopped searching for
him until her death. She died of broken heart because of her Evidence +
undying love for her beloved son, Richard. Example
Charlotte showed her love too through her devotion. She kept
searching for her beloved brother, Richard, after her mother‟s death.
However she faced trouble as she had no money of her own.
Because of her strong family love, she married a rich man she did
not love as he promised to help her find Richard. She was willing to
sacrifice due to her immense devotion to her brother. She managed
to reveal her selfless characteristic through her quest for her
brother.
Richard also showed that he had strong love for his family Evidence +
through his sense of loyalty. Before Richard‟s father died, he tells Example
Richard to take care of his mother and sister, Lilith and Charlotte
Harwick. Richard become depressed as his father had only thought
of his mother and sister instead of him until the end of his life.

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Richard become more tensed when his mother marries Reverend

Coldstone, who is cruel towards him. Richard is then sent to a
boarding school called Mordanger School, where he still suffered.
Then he decides to run away and sail all over the world. Although he
ran away, he still came by the house twice to catch a glimpse of his Evidence +
mother and sister due to his love that still lives in him, He finally Example
returns home after he found a note on the captain‟s table from the
solicitors who have stated something to his advantage. He
discovered a letter from his beloved sister, Charlotte, who had
written before her death, In the letter, Charlotte reveals all the
difficulties they had had to undergo. He realized that his mother and
sister was searching for him deliberately. He has restored his loyalty
in the end but his loved ones are gone forever. His final decision of
whether to stay or leave Harwick Hall remains unknown while the
family love will remain in his memories for the rest of his life.
This novel managed to prove that strong family relationship

sustains family bond and heals all the hurting moments through
sense of love, devotion and loyalty. The power of family love leads Conclusion
to reunion and healing in a family. Therefore, we should appreciate
and love our family unconditionally and be prepared to make
sacrifices as when there is strong sense of love, there is
forgiveness , patience, loyalty and devotion growing without force
under the shade of genuine family love.

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Example 3
A memorable event and how the event affects one of the characters Paragraph
in the story.
I choose the novel Step by Wicked Step written by Anne Introduction
Fine. The memorable event from the novel is the honest
conversation between Pixie and her stepmother Lucy. I think that
the conversation is important because it affects Pixie's life.
First of all, I think that the conversation is important because
Pixie has a chance to tell the truth about her feelings. Pixie tells Evidence +
Lucy that she hates to pretend that their family is normal. It is hard Example
for her to accept strangers as family. She dislikes her stepsisters.
When Hetty moves into Pixie's bedroom after quarreling with
Sophie, Pixie is very angry. She tries many ways to get rid of Hetty.
Apart from that, I think that the conversation between Lucy
and Pixie is important because Lucy also gets a chance to express
her feelings towards Pixie. Lucy hates being a step mother. It is very Evidence +
hard for her to take care of someone else's child. Lucy is angry Example
when Pixie when Pixie tries to get rid of Hetty from her bedroom.
Last but not least, I think the heart to heart conversation is
memorable because it improves the relationship between Pixie and
Lucy. They understand each other better. at the end of the Evidence +
conversation, they are crying and hugging each other. After that Example
day, their relationship becomes better and they are more like a
normal family.
In a nutshell, I think that the honest conversation between
Lucy and Pixie is memorable because it improves the relationship
between Pixie and her step family. I learn many things from this Conclusion
novel.

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Example 4
Character you admire because of the positive qualities? Paragraph
The novel that I have read is Step by Wicked Step by Anne Introduction
Fine. The character that i admire because of the positive qualities is
Robbo.
Robbo is a kind person. His immense kindness was evident in

the way he sought to protect Dumpa. Even though he wished his Evidence +
parents were back together, he worried about how it would affect Example
Dumpa. He did not want his baby half-brother to have to go through
the pain and suffering he and his sister had experienced during his
parents frequent arguments and final separation.
Robbo is also very understanding and sensitive person. He

understood why Roy felt unwelcome in the house and that the only Evidence +
reason he remained there was for Dumpa. The burden and strain Example
his mother went through while trying to referee the fights between
Roy and Callie was not lost on Robbo either. He was willing to put
himself in his mother's and Roy's shoes and tried to understand their
pain.
Finally, Robbo's best quality is his maturity. Due to his maturity,

he was able to accept his parents' separation and bot be jealous or
resentful of Dumpa and Roy. It also helped him realize that drastic Evidence +
changes were needed to keep the family together and to come to a Example
solution that would benefit all parties. He showed a maturity beyond
his years when he confronted his mother and sister directly and
dealt with the situation once and for all.
These are some of the positive qualities that Robbo has Conclusion
displayed and which have drawn my admiration.

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Example 5
Similarities and Differences Paragraph
The novel that I have read is Step by Wicked Step by Anne Fine.
There are glaring differences and some similarities between Richard Introduction
and Robbo. They both make a good comparison of characters.
For similarities, both are products of a broken home and both Evidence +
have to adjust living with a stepfather. Their stepfathers are difficult Example
to live with and so conflicts arise within the family. But this is where
the similarities end.
Their differences are more marked. Robbo refuses to let his

stepfather ruin his happiness. He even tries to mediate between Evidence +
Callie, his old sister and Roy, his stepfather. He loves his half- Example
brother like his own. When situations prove to be difficult, he chips in
to help his mother and stepfather.
On the other hand, Richard handles things differently. His

arguments with his stepfather are so bad that it is impossible for Evidence +
them to love together. He is too stubborn to compromise or at least Example
try to make things better. He allows his stepfather to make his home
like a tomb as he calls it. He feels like a stranger in his own home.
Not surprisingly, he chooses the cowardly way of leaving home. This
is something Robbo would never do. He chooses to make the best
of a challenging home situation.
These are some of the similarities and differences between Conclusion

Richard and Robbo.

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SPM 2015
MODULE 3
GRAMMAR
TOPICS EXTRA
1 NOUNS EXERCISES 1
2 PRONOUNS EXERCISES 2
3 VERBS EXERCISES 3
4 ADJECTIVES EXERCISES 4
5 ADVERBS EXERCISES 5

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1.NOUNS
NOUNS
People Animals Things Places Activities Concepts
girl cat radio Malaysia reading knowledge
boy fish computer town cycling gravity
Proofread the following sentences for errors in countable (singular or plural) and
uncountable nouns. Underline the errors and correct them.
1. Forty childrens from the orphanage were taken on a sightseeing tours round
Putrajaya.
2. How many time have you been to the library?
3. These flower cost about RM 50.
4. My favourite colour are blue and yellow.
5. I can finish reading this books in two week.
6. She is saving some money to buy a new pair of shoe.
7. The furnitures in the room looks old.
8. A kings and queen live in a castle.
9. Insects have three pair of leg, but spiders have four pairs of leg.
10. Shela has three niece and four nephew.
11. There are many interesting place that you can visit in Malaysia.
Proofread the following paragraphs for errors in singular and plural nouns.
Underline the errors and correct them.
A flea markets is a place where peoples can sell thing they no longer need. There are
long table at some flea markets. They may put price tag on the items. Item for sale at
the flea markets can still be used. The owner may have outgrown them or they may just
be tired of them. But they will fit someone else, and they will be new to someone else.
Item at flea market do not cost much money. Some peoples sell hobby project at flea
markets. There are many interesting thing to see and buy at flea markets. (12 errors)

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Make sentences with the suitable nouns.

People (Ali and he)
Example: Ali is a good boy. He is always helping others.
Answer: Ali is a good boy and always helps others.
Animals (cat and they)

Example:
Answer:
Things (internet and it)

Example:
Answer:
Places (Kuala Lumpur and Penang)

Example:
Answer:
Activities (badminton and netball)

Example:
Answer:
Concepts (knowledge and skill)

Example:
Answer:

ENGLISH 1119/2
2.PRONOUNS
Subject Object Possessive Possessive Reflexive
pronoun pronoun adjective pronoun pronoun
I me my mine Myself
He (Ali) him his his Himself
She (Anis) her her hers Herself
You you your yours Yourself
You you your yours Yourselves
(Ali and Anis)
It (the cat) it its - Itself
We (Ali and I) us our ours Ourselves
They them their theirs themselves
(Ali and Anis)
She eats. Ali likes her. That is her car. That is hers She hurt
(her car). herself.
She baked the
cake herself.
1. They (Dollah and Karim) were absent yesterday.

2. I bought ___________ (the watch) from The Omega Shop.
3. ______________ (My friend and I) go to the library every day.
4. _____________ (Puan Aminah) is a teacher.
5. ____________ (the magazines) are on the table.
6. Give _________ (I) some water.
7. Rohaya taught _________ (her brother) how to swim.
8. _________ (the bomb) destroyed _________ (the buildings).
9. ________ (Father) gave ________ (Rohaya) a computer for her birthday.
10. _________ (Durian, rambutan, and papayas) are local fruits.
11. _________ (the girl) is too young to go to school.
12. _________ (the farmers) kill ___________ (caterpillars) with insecticides.

ENGLISH 1119/2
Fill in each blank with the correct pronoun.
1. Sarah thinks that she is the most popular girl in her class.
2. One of the ladies left __________ handbag in the toilet.
3. Tina and Tom live with ___________ grandparents.
4. Mr. and Mrs. Gam live in Kota Kinabalu. ________ have lived there for ten years.
5. Most of the students did not bring ____________ books.
6. Azman parked ___________ car in a no-parking zone, so __________ was
towed away.
7. Faridah told ____________ mother that _________ felt ill.
Make sentences with the suitable pronouns.
I
Example: I am a handsome boy. I was popular among the students in the class.
He (Ali)
Example:
She (Anis)
Example:
It (the cat)
Example:
We (Ali and I)
Example:
They (Ali and Anis)

Example:

ENGLISH 1119/2
3.VERBS
“be” (is, are, am, was, were) is used to farm tenses.
Verb Tense
Is + going
am + going Present continuous
are + going
was + going
were + going Past continuous
“do” is used to farm tenses.

Verb Tense
Does + not + go Simple present
Do + not + go
Did + not + go Simple past
“have” is used to farm tenses.

Verb Tense
Has + gone Present perfect
Have + gone
Had + gone Past perfect
“can, could, may, must, will and should” is used to farm tenses.
Verb Tense
Can
Could
May + Base form
Must
Will
Should

ENGLISH 1119/2
Underline the correct verb in brackets.
1. You (are, is) wrong and I (am, are) right.
2. One of the boys (does not have, do not have) a book.
3. Five of the men (has, have) donated blood many times.
4. Either those girls or Ali (has, have) taken my notes by mistake.
5. Mathematics (is, are) an interesting subject.
6. The teacher, as well as the pupils, (are, is) going on a field trip.
7. At the top of that hill (stand, stands) a few houses.
8. There (are, is) not much sugar left in the container.
9. Some of the students in this class (do not, does not) do their assignments.
10. Everybody (is, are) invited to party.
Use the simple present tense form of the verb in the brackets.
1. Do (Do) you have a brother?

2. Lions and tigers ___________ (be) wild animals.
3. We ____________ (celebrate) Teachers‟ Day on 16 May every year.
4. The plural of fly __________ (be) flies.
5. Your hair ____________ (need) washing.
6. Japan ________ (be) an industrialsed country.
7. Hasni‟s parents ________ (visit) her every weekend.
8. I _________ (do) my homework every night at 9.00.
9. They often _________ (play) badminton with their friends.
10. Friends ________ (be) like flowers in your life.
11. She never _________ (watch) TV at nigh.
12. She _________ (have) two pair of glasses.
13. The pictures on the wall __________ (look) expensive.
14. Nobody in the room __________ (know) the answer to this tricky riddle.

ENGLISH 1119/2
Make sentences with the suitable verbs.

Simple future Will + listen Example: I will listen to the radio.
shall + eat
Present Am + eating Example: I am eating my lunch.

continuous
Is + drinking
Are + sitting
Past Was + listening Example: Amira was listening to the radio.

continuous
Were + falling
Present Has + been Example: Amirah has been studying for two
perfect hours.
progressive
have + bought
Pas perfect have + seen Example: I have seen that movie twenty times.
has + loved

ENGLISH 1119/2
4.ADJECTIVES
At the end of each sentence, there is an adjective in brackets. Rewrite each sentence
with the adjective in the correct position.
1. The children loved the lady. (old)
__The children loved the old lady.__________________________________________
2. He was a history of mental illness. (long)
______________________________________________________________________
3. She wanted a life. (quiet)
______________________________________________________________________
4. The man was dressed in a suit. (dark)
______________________________________________________________________
5. The doctor examined the child. (injured)
______________________________________________________________________
6. The student speaks English. (good)
______________________________________________________________________
7. She is a writer. (successful)
______________________________________________________________________
8. The lawyer was a man. (humble)
______________________________________________________________________

ENGLISH 1119/2
Make sentences to compare the three forms of transport. Use suitable adjectives.
Aeroplane Car Bicycle
Faster, the fastest

1. The aeroplanes is faster than the car.
2. The car is faster than the bicycle.
3. The aeroplanes is the fastest among the there.
Slower, the slowest

1.
2.
3.
Smaller, the smallest

1.
2.
3.

ENGLISH 1119/2
5.ADVERBS
If the main verb is a “Be’ verb, place the adverb after the “Be’ verb.
Subject (is, am, are, was, were) Adverb
She was very nervous.
we are just good friends.
The coffee was too bitter.
He Speaks loudly to the audience.
For each sentence, place the adverb in brackets. Rewrite each sentence with the
adverbs in the correct position.
1. She can speak German. (well)
__She can speak German well._____________________________________________
2. I am so busy nowadays that I have time to talk to my friend. (hardly)
______________________________________________________________________
3. She can play the piano. (beautifully)
______________________________________________________________________
4. He read the safely manual. (carefully)
______________________________________________________________________
5. She walked towards the door. (slowly)
______________________________________________________________________
6. The dresses in that shop are expensive. (too)
______________________________________________________________________
7. The tea was sweet. (very)
______________________________________________________________________

ENGLISH 1119/2
“GOOD LUCK!”
„WHERE THERE IS A WILL,

THERE IS A WAY‟.
ALL THE BEST…!

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English Score A+ in SPM ENGLISH 1119/1

ENGLISH PERFECT SCORE

Written by: Cikgu Marzuqi Mohd Salleh

M.Sc. Ed USM, Band 5

Edited by Teacher Suhaili, B.M (hons) Ed USM

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TOTAL MARKS FOR DIRECTED WRITING

Criteria for Marking Language

 The language is entirely accurate apart from occasional first draft

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Past Years’ Question (1997 to 2014)

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When writing the report, you should remember:

To: The Principal of Sekolah Menengah Sains Kepala Batas F1

The Poor Conditions And Services By The Library

My name is Ahmad Bin Mohd. Ali. I am very unhappy with the

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In your letter you should:

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Lot A13 Taman Sri Berjaya,

Complaint About Unsatisfactory Food And Restaurant Service F2

I wish to express my dissatisfaction about the food and service at your

2. Your waiters treated us rudely and inconsiderately. We had to wait

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3. The poorly cooked food was also unsatisfactory. We were C2

5. I nearly lost RM57 as a result of the wrongly totalled bill I was C4

6. Another problem that spoiled our evening was the noisy C5

7. Hereby, I would like to make suggestions to help you solve these

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and food to customers. It would be better to use a calculator to avoid

Thanking you in advance for your co-operation.

o Collect waste material and separate

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I am Izzairy bin Azmie, proudly standing here as the President of F2

As students, it is our responsibility to keep our environment

The next activity is collecting old newspapers from our home.

Another activity that will be held is the poster competition. C3

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Finally, I wish to give a word of reminder to you all. Please do C4

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Include the following points:

Coping with Stress F1

The phenomenon of students under pressure is evident from the

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help keep students free from school-related stress.

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Section A: Directed Writing

Crime prevention is everyone‟s responsibility.

When writing your article, you must:

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WAYS TO DEAL WITH EXAM STRESS

Last minute preparations

When writing your speech you should remember to:

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Section A: Directed Writing

Complaints on the canteen

When writing the report, you should remember:

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Section A: Directed Writing

When writing the letter, you should remember to:

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Section A: Directed Writing