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Some examples of opening remarks…
Asking * How are you? I hope you and your family are
about the good.
person's * I hope my letter finds you in the best of health.
health * I received your letter on....... Thank you........
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INFORMAL LETTER
Your brother who is studying in a residential school has chosen to join the
school Police Cadet Corps but is worried that he might find it tough. As a
former member of your school Police Cadet Corps, you have decided to
write a letter to him about the benefits of this uniformed society and to
encourage him to stick to this choice.
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INFORMAL LETTER – Format and Content Points
24 January 2017
F Salutation Dear Ravi,
Thank you very much for your letter last week. How are
Introductory Paragraph you? We are all fine here. I hope it is the same with you. I
am glad that you have chosen the school Police Cadet Corps
as your uniformed society. Do not worry. I will now explain
the benefits.
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C1 - learn leadership skills You can learn leadership skills and responsibility. You may
and responsibility develop good habits. You will develop self-discipline.
C2 - develop good habits
C2 C3
C3 - develop self-discipline
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C4
C4 -learn to march and
perform foot drills You can learn to march and perform foot drills. You will
C5 -keep fit and healthy keep fit and healthy.
-learn to be independent C5
C6
C7 -learn to handle firearms
You can learn to be independent. You may learn to handle
firearms.
C6 C7
Paragraph 4 C8 C9
C8 -build teamwork You can build teamwork. You will strengthen your love
C9 -strengthen love for for the country. You may learn survival skills. C10
country
C10 -learn survival skills You can have camping activities. You may take part in the
C11 - have camping activities C11 C12
C12 -take part in National Day
Parade National Day Parade.
F Closing Paragraph In conclusion, joining the School Police Cadet Corps will
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benefit you. I am sure you can build your character. That is
all. Take care of yourself.
F Signature Your brother,
Raj
Complete the letter using the appropriate connectors
24 January 2017
Dear Ravi,
Thank you very much for your letter last week. How are you? We are all fine
here. I hope it is the same with you. I am glad that you have chosen the school
Police Cadet Corps as your uniformed society. Do not worry. I will now explain the
benefits.
_______________, you can learn leadership skills and responsibility. You may
develop good habits. ___________________, you will develop self-discipline.
_________________, you can learn to march and perform foot drills. You will
keep fit and healthy. You can learn to be independent. ___________________, you
may learn to handle firearms.
In conclusion, joining the School Police Cadet Corps will benefit you. I
am sure you can build your character. That is all. Take care of yourself.
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Your brother,
Raj
24 January 2017
Dear Ravi,
Thank you very much for your letter last week. How are you? We are all fine here. I hope it
is the same with you. I am glad that you have chosen the school Police Cadet Corps as your
uniformed society. Do not worry. I will now explain the benefits.
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In conclusion, joining the School Police Cadet Corps will benefit you. I am sure you can build
your character. That is all. Take care of yourself.
Your brother,
Raj
[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]
You have just returned from a three-day outdoor activity camp. You have decided to
write a letter to a friend about your experience at the camp. Write your letter based on
all the notes below.
number of participants
accommodation
Note:
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For your letter, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to 20
marks for the quality of your writing.
FORMAL LETTER:
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Yours faithfully,
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(NAME)
FORMAL LETTER
You love eating at hawker centres. The place that you frequently visit, the Old Town
Food Centre, is however, very dirty. Write to the Enforcement Officer of Segamat
Town Council to complain about the condition of the centre. Give details of the
complaint and suggest what actions should be taken.
Complaints Suggestions
• lay out the letter correctly (addresses, date, salutation, title, closing)
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• include all the points
• give one more suggestion of your own
Paragraph 2 C1 C2
Complaints :
C1 • floor is filthy 2. The floor is filthy. The plates are left lying
C2 • plates are left around on the dirty floor. The place is also infested
lying around with flies. C32
C3 • infested with flies
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C5
C4
Complaints :
C4 • drains are 3. The drains are clogged. The stench from the
clogged drains is bad. The tables are dirty and oily. These
C5 • stench from the lead to health problems. C7
Drains is bad C6
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C6 • tables are dirty
and oily
C7 • lead to health
problems
C8
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Suggestions : 4. My suggestions are that the authority should issue
C8 • issue warnings warnings. The workers must clean the drains.
C9 • clean - drains They have to wash the floor regularly. C9
C10 • wash - floor C10
regularly
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Suggestions: C11
C11 • carry out 5. The health officers must conduct regular
campaigns checks.The authorities should carry out
C12 • conduct regular campaigns. C12
checks
(Health officers )
F Concluding I trust that you will take this problem seriously and
Paragraph take the necessary actions. This will make the food
centre better for our residents.
Thank you.
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Your aspirations are your possibilities
Samuel Johnson
FORMAL LETTER
Complete the letter by writing an additional sentence for each content point
Dear Sir,
I would like to draw your attention to the condition of the Old Town Food Centre.
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I trust that you will take this problem seriously and take necessary action. This will make the food
centre better for our residents.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Afiz
(AFIZ B. RAFIZ)
Section A: Directed Writing
[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]
You live in an apartment. You and your neighbours are unhappy with the conditions in your block
of apartments. Write a letter to the Town Council complaining about the poor conditions and
suggest ways to solve the problem.
Problems Suggestions
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When writing the letter, you must:
- address your letter to the Town Council
- use the formal letter format
- use all the notes given
- write in paragraphs
- provide one more problem and suggestion
REPORT:
To : _________________________ F
(the principal’s name mostly)
Title : _______________________________________________ F
(the main topic of your report)
Date : _________________________________ F
(the date you send out your report)
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Reported by / Prepared by,
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( ) (Name)
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REPORT
Your school has carried out activities for Health and Safety month. Write a report to your school
principal regarding the activities organised. In the report, you must describe the problem faced and
the activities that have been carried out.
PROBLEMS
ACTIVITIES
- practised 3Rs
- cleared clogged drains
- organised Clean-up Day
- cut off old, overhanging branches
- ______________________________
- ______________________________
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additional toilets
C12 - planted grass
F Closing Paragraph In a nutshell, the activities were successfully carried out.
The problems were overcome. I thank everyone who had given
their support and hope that these activities will be carried out
every year.
Prepared by,
F Signature Sharan
(RONNY BIN AHMAD)
Secretary
REPORT
To : The Principal
Title : A Report On The Activities Carried Out During Health And Safety Month
Date : 06 March 2017
One of the problems was dengue fever. Another problem was the
clogged drains. Moreover, dirty toilets had also ___________ a problem.
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In a nutshell, the activities were successfully ______________. The
problems ________________________. I ___________ everyone who had
_________their support and hope that these activities will be ____________ every
year.
_________________ by,
Sharan
(RONNY BIN AHMAD)
Secretary
To : The Principal
Title : A Report On The Activities Carried Out During Health And Safety Month
Date : 6 March 2017
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In a nutshell, the activities were successfully carried out. The problems were
overcome. I thank everyone who had given their support and hope that these activities will
be carried out every year.
Prepared by,
Sharan
(SHARAN S/O RENKAN)
Secretary
[35 marks]
You recently attended a seminar on World Health Day organised by your school. Your teacher has
asked you to write a report to your school Principal on the steps to quit smoking learnt during the
seminar. Use the notes to write your report.
Key steps
to quit
Get smoking Take up
medication hobbies
Do not be
discouraged if
you fail
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Change your
lifestyle
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ARTICLE
[35 marks]
[Time suggested : 45 minutes]
You are the editor of the school newsletter. You have decided to write an article for your
school newsletter to share your tips on how to keep up with school work, projects and
assignments. Use the notes given below to write your article.
•start a folder
- collect and catergorise research material
• draft an outline
• do a first draft
- show your teacher and ask for feedback
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ARTICLE – MODEL ANSWER
Introductory The life of a student is, without doubt, one of the busiest
Paragraph periods of a person’s life. Every student has the same
twenty-four hours. So why is it that some students cope
better than others when it comes to dealing with
schoolwork? They seem to get more work accomplished
while others struggle to juggle with homework, assignments,
projects and co-curricular involvement. For a student to be
able to cope with the workload, he has to not only study
hard but study smart. Here are a few tips on how to be that
competent student. (Thesis statement -TS)
Paragraph 2
C1
C1 •Be clear about First of all, students have to be clear about the assignment
the or task given by the teacher. As she explains the assignment
C2 assignment/work or work, ask if you are unclear regarding the scope of the
•check with the work. You can also check with the teacher or your friends
teacher or your to make sure you are on the right track. C2
friends
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C3
C3 •search for In addition to that, you should also search for resources for
resources the task. While in school, you can conduct research at the
C4 •conduct library or use the internet. Apart from that, it is very useful
research at the C4
C5 C6
library or use the
internet to start a folder. You must collect and categorise research
C5 •start a folder materials.
C6 •collect and
catergorise
research
material
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C7
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On top of that, it is important to draft an outline of the task.
C7 • draft an outline It is helpful to use headings and sub-headings so that there
C8 • use headings is a coherent flow. C8
C10
and sub- C9
C9 headings Once the first draft is done, show it to your teacher and ask
C10 • do a first draft for feedback. Edit as you go along until you have a final
•show your draft.
teacher and ask
for feedback
Paragraph 5
C11
C11 •be aware of Last but not least, as I have mentioned earlier, be aware and
the deadline certain of the deadline. Teachers are very strict about
C12 •complete the deadlines. Any student who is late in handing in work will be
assignment one penalized. Aim to complete the assignment one week
week before the before the deadline. Do not only be on time, be ahead of
deadline time! C12
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ARTICLE
TITLE: ___________________________________________________________
BY: _______________________________________________________
The life of a student is, without doubt, one of the busiest periods of a person’s
life. Every student has the same twenty-four hours. So why is it that some students cope
better than others when it comes to dealing with schoolwork? They seem to get more work
accomplished while others struggle to juggle with homework, assignments, projects and co-
curricular involvement. For a student to be able to cope with the workload, he has to not
only study hard but study smart. Here are a few tips on how to be that competent student.
First of all, students have to be clear about the assignment or task given by the
teacher. As she explains the assignment or work, ask if you are unclear regarding the scope
of the work. You can also check with the teacher or your friends to make sure you are on
the right track.
In a nutshell, if you follow these tips, you will be a competent student who can
always complete your work and still have time for enjoyment.
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ARTICLE : EXERCISE
You are the Head Librarian of your school. You want to encourage your fellow
students to read more English books. Based on the notes below, write an article on
the importance of reading.
o speak better
- provide a title
- write in paragraphs
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SPEECH:
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Thank you. F
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SPEECH
You are the President of the Health Club in your school. Your teacher advisor
has asked you to give a speech aimed at raising awareness on the
importance of weight management during the school assembly.
Ways to overcome
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TALK
You are the secretary of the St. John Ambulance Society of your school. Your teacher
advisor has asked you to give a talk to your classmates on cleanliness. Write the talk
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