PUSAT TUISYEN INTAN GEMILANG

EXERCISE 2

Questions 1-7 are based on a letter from Najihah to Anisah.

Dear Anisah,
Nice hearing from you after such a long time. It was last December and now it is
May already. How is everything? As for me, I am busy preparing for my examination which
is in June. It is just around the corner.
By the way, I know that you mid-year examination is coming soon too and you must
be as busy as I am. I remember you asking me a fortnight ago for tips on how to prepare
for examination during our last phone call. I believe these tips should be helpful. First,
look after your health. Eat balance meal and avoid junk food altogether. Also, drink plenty
of water and get sufficient sleep. This means that you should not study at the eleventh
hour as studying at the last minute would not help you. Learn to pace your revision with
regular rest periods.
Next, form a study group with friends you can work with. By doing this you can
learn to help each other overcome your weakness. This could be done through the sharing
of notes, exchange of ideas and discussions. In class, make sure you take down short notes
for your own revision at home. Borrow books not only from the school library but also from
the public library. Last but not least, avoid online chatting and gaming. Give up your habit
of spending hours on Facebook and other social networking sites. Concentrate on your
studies from now if you want to succeed.
I hope the advice would be useful. Take care and call me if you need any help.
Your friend,
Najihah

1. When did Anisah and Najihah last talk to each other?

…………………………………………………………………………………………….[1 mark]

2. Why did Anisah call Najihah?

…………………………………………………………………………………………….[1 mark]

3. How can a study group help Anisah?

…………………………………………………………………………………………….[1 mark]

4. According to the letter, what should Anisah do is she needs further advice?

…………………………………………………………………………………………….[1 mark]
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15. Fill in the table with appropriate words/phrases from the letter. [3 marks]

Meaning Phrases / words

a. soon
b. two weeks
c. last minute

16. Fill in the table below on what Anisah should and should not do during her preparation for the
examination. [5 marks]

Do’s Don’ts

a. Look after her health a. ____________________________

b._____________________________ b. Study at the eleventh hour

c. Group study c. ____________________________

d. _____________________________ d. Eat junk food

e. _____________________________

17. State 3 other suggestions to help your friend prepare for an examination.
(You may add your own ideas or use the information from the letter).

i. …………………………………………………………………………. [1 mark]

ii. …………………………………………………………………………. [1 mark]

iii. …………………………………………………………………………. [1 mark]