Band 5

Performance Demonstrate the ability to use language in a variety of

Standard situations using largely appropriate language conventions
Descriptor B5 DL1
Presenting information from non-linear texts
Evidence B5 DL1 E1
Able to study a given non-linear text and respond
spontaneously with reasons (e.g. tables, graphs, diagrams,
charts)

Sample Instrument

The pie chart below provides information on the interests of Form 3 students of SMK
Jaya Batu.

Interests of Form 3 students of SMK Jaya Batu

Watching Playing outdoor

television games
8% 5%

Hanging out
with friends
12%
Playing
computer
games
Chatting on the 55%
Internet
20%

Playing computer games

Chatting on the Internet

Hanging out with friends

Watching television

Playing outdoor games

By referring to the pie chart :

  talk about the interests of the students of SMK Jaya Batu
 give at least 3 reasons as to why they have these interests

Sample Answer

The pie chart shows the interests of Form 3 students of SMK Jaya Batu.

From the findings, 55% of the students prefer to play computer games because it
stimulates their minds while 20% of them prefer to chat on the Internet. 12% of the
students like hanging out with their friends because of peer influence. Meanwhile, 8%
enjoy watching television as a result of the influence of serials and dramas.

The pie chart also shows that only 5% of the students in SMK Jaya Batu play
outdoor games to keep themselves fit and healthy. Clearly, most of them do not realise
that exercise brings about many benefits.

In conclusion, the data shows that these students prefer to spend most of their
time surfing the Net compared to the other activities.