LET’S BEAT THE ODDS FORM 5 202iPaper 2 9/2 WritingPart 3: Extended Writing 7 Jangan tulis kurang dari 200 General Tips patah perkataan © Word limit: 200 — 250 words (Do not write more less than 200 words!) ¢ Marks : 20 marks diberikan * Text type : Articles, Reviews, Reports, Stories * Audience :Stated in the stimulus (Stimulus given with a few points) ¢ Use all the points given pembaca/audience (pelajar, guru etc) akan dinyatakan di + Language : Formal dalam stimulus (bold di bahagian soalan/nota tambahan) When writing the response, candidates may be asked to: e Explain advantages and/or disadvantages of i) Ideas (Idea) ii) Plans (rancangan) iii) | Arrangements (aturan) Explain the main points for and against an idea or argument (terangkan point utama bagi setiap idea/hujah - bersetuju/tidak bersetuju) « Express and respond to real or imagined opinions and feelings (memberi maklumbalas bagi pendapat/perasaan - yg sebenar/imaginasi) * Organise, sequence and develop ideas within a text of several paragraphs on familiar and some unfamiliar topics. (menyusun/membina idea di dim beberapa perenggan mengikut topik) Areas of Assessment Task Band 5 Content v (All content is relevant to the task) isi kandungan sesuai dgn tugasan Communicative achievement v (clear idea, formal/ informal/ tone, convention of specific task) penyampaian idea yg jelas Organisation Vv (text structure, coherence, cohesion) strukturayat yg masuk aka, jelas & dim 3 unit yg sama Language v (grammar & vocabulary)Understanding the Assessment CONTENT v x ‘The candidate answered ALL the tasks. They have done what they were asked to do (Jawab semua soalan) The candidate DID NOT include everything they were asked to. They have written something irrelevant (kesalahan- tidak menulis semua maklumat yg dimintalmenulis perkara yg tidak berkeitan) COMMUNICATIVE ¥ ACHIEVEMENT x The writing is appropriate (suitable) for the task. Writing style is relevant for he specific communicative context (gaya penulisan yg bersesuaian mengikut tugasan) ‘The writing style is not suitable — for example, using a very formal style and tone in an email toa friend or ending an article with “Best wishes” (kesalahan - gaya penulisan rasmi bagi emel untuk kawan Imenulis "Best wishes’ di dalam artikel) ORGANISATION v The writing is well-organised Its logical and ordered, (penulisan yang tersusun dan logik) Writing is hard to follow. Elements of organisation is not suitable, For example, starting an email with a tile (Penuiisan yg sukar dfahami, Susunan penulisan /format yg tidak sesuai. Contch: memulakan emel dgn tajuk) LANGUAGE Vv There is a good range of vocabulary and grammar. They are used accurately (tatabahsa yg betul dan penggunaan perkataan yg_sesuai dan pelbagai) There are mistakes that could make the text dificult or confusing. Some mistakes are unproblematic. Examiners focus on understanding the text (kesalahan talabahasa / penggunaan perkataan yg mengelirukan pembaca)Content All content is relevant to the task (isi ‘The writer completely fulfil ALL the tasks BAND 5 kandungan yg sesuai) Tequired (menjawab kehendak soalan) Target reader is fully informed inate 7 iets kepada enbaca $9 Who would read this text? (ie. friends, disasarkan readers of the magazine or teacher) BAND 3 | Minor irelevances andlor omissions (missing of Would the reader have all the information words in the writing) they need? Some task do not need much elaboration (keyword: state what ...2) Isi kandungan yg kurang sesuai ‘Some task need more elaboration (keyword: describe... or explain ..) Target reader is generally informed t ii piety Gls Irrelevances and misunderstanding BAND 1 of task may happen (maklumat yg tidak sesuai & salah faham tugasan yg diberikan) The writer writes irrelevant information in the task or misunderstood the task. (12. The task is about the importance of the Target reader is minimally Informed library but the writer writes about benefits (pembaca mendapat makiumat yg of reading terlalu sedikit) BAND 0 | Contentis totaly irelevant {isi kandungan yang langsung tidak berkitan dengan tugasan Target reader is not informed (pembaca tidak mendapat maklumat yg diperlukan)Communicative Achievement BAND 5 Uses the ways of communicative task with flexibility to present complex ideas effectively Maintain reader's attention easily, fulfilling all communicative purposes (targets) What does it mean? Include genre, format, tone and function (i.e. an email toa teacher is more formal and polit than to a friend) Complex ideas are abstract rather than straightforward ideas BAND 3 Uses the ways of the communicative task effectively Why do you write? (to make a complaint! {o inform or to report) Tujuan menulis: untuk membuat aduan / memaklumkan Maintain reader's attention and communicate straightforward and complex sentences (mengekalkan tumpuan pembaca) BAND 1 Uses the ways of the communicative task to maintain reader's attention and communicate straightforward ideas (penyampaian idea secara langsung) it means the reader is interested, not bored, and i's not diffcult to understand the text (penuiisan mudah difahami Straightforward ideas are usually direct, limited in subject and written using simpler language structures (dituis menggunakan struktur ayat yg mudah)Organisation What does it mean? BAND 5 Textis well-organised, coherent, using a variety of cohesive devices and organizational patterns with flexibility (aya disusun dgn baik, elas dan teratur) [cohesive devices: however,, for example, in conclusion, moreover] They include linking words and phrases that connect ideas and words in writing, ‘such as pronouns (she, theirs etc), substitution (the last one, this etc)... Which is why ...) and s0 on. BAND 3 using a variety of cohesive devices and organizational patterns to generally good effect Text is wel organized and coherent. = <——} Easy to understand because the ideas and sentences are generally well connected Penulisan mudah difahami kerana idea ddan ayat dihubungkan dengan baik | BAND 1 Textis generally well organized and coherent, using a variety of linking words and cohesive devices Penulisan yang agak tersusun & jelas It means connecting sentences that helps the reader understand the writer's intended meaning and flow of idea Pembaca mudah memahami idea dan niat penulis Linking words are used to show a clear connection between ideas and sentences, such as for example, because, finally and so onLanguage > Uses vocabulary, including less net es Himicent common lexis effectively and correctly BAND 5 (penggunean perkataan yang tepat dan This means the writer is clearly in control berkesan) of their grammar — they are not making lucky guesses! Uses simple and complex grammatical [| forms with full control, flexibility and Penulis mampu mengawal tatabahasa sophistication im penulisan Easy to understand because the ideas a oenerally wel Errors are usially repeated mistakes, where i's clear tat the writer is unable to write effectively Errors, if present are usvally sips Slips happen when the writer usually (hesedahen yq x disengajakan, x write accurately, but still make some betulang) mistakes Uses vocabulary, including less Not common vocabulary because it BAND 3 common lexis, appropriately expresses quite specific ideas or Kosa kala yg bersesuaian concepts Uses simple and complex grammatical It means that the write can adapt their forms with control and flexibility <— Words and style Penulis mampu mengadaptasi gaya a penulisan Occasional errors may be present but do not impede communication Kesalah yg kerap berlaku tetapi BAND 1 tidak menjejaskan kefahaman pembaca Uses everyday vocabulary appropriately, with occasional inaccurate use of less common lexis S~L_| Penggunaan kosa kata hi sesu Uses simple and some complex grammatical forms with good control It means that the reader can understand Errors do not impede communication ‘the writing Pembaca boleh memahami karanganWriting A Review What is a review?) taroran (pendapat) mengenai sesuatu yg anda suka atau tidak suka e A review is a report on something you like or dislike based on your opinion e It is also about something that you have experienced (berdasarkan pengalaman) e People read your review because they want information as well as your opinion Pembaca inginkan maklumat HOW SHOULD YOU ATTEMPT THIS TASK? YOU SHOULD KNOW: PURPOSE OF REVIEW (tujuan) STRUCTURE GIVING YOUR OPINION (memberi pendapat) ¢ COMMON TOPICS (topik umum) e WHAT STYLE SHOULD YOU USE ¢ WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD YOU INCLUDE (maklumat yg bersesuaian)BASIC OUTLINE FOR REVIEW INTRODUCTION e Title (tajuk) e Intro (pengenalan) e Negative/Positive DESCRIPTION e Depends on the questions given from the task Penerangan berdasarkan soalan DISCUSSION ¢ Task discussion ¢ Comment on the review Perbincangan & komen peribadi J RECOMMENDATION e Make your recommendation (Cadangan)Tip 1 Tip2 Tip3 Tip4 Tips Tip6 Tip7 Tips Tip TIPS AND TECHNIQUES — Provide an appropriate title to the review (tajuk yg sesuai) — Provide an interesting introduction to gauge the reader’ attention (pengenalan yg menarik) — Always try to start your first sentence with a question (mulakan ayat pertama dgn soalan) For example: Would you enjoy staying in a beautiful place with lots of exciting thing to do? Are you wondering what movie you should watch next? Do you always like to change your mobile phone every time they have the latest version? = Organise your content into 2 parts: Description (penerangan) Discussion (perbincangan) = Stick to the question and do not talk about unrelated things {ikut kehendak soalan, jangan tulis perkara tidak berkaitan) - Use adjectives and adverbs to make it more interesting to read — Use specific language to give your opinion In my opinion/ view, For me, 2... | think/ believe/ feel that, ... | would say that, . It seems to me that ........ Cadangan di akhir review —Provide a recommendation in the last part of your review — Use specific language to give recommendations: | recommend/ suggest [title/ name] to + person | recommend) suggest + -ing | recommend/ suggest that You should + base verb You might want to + base verb Tip 10 — Write a final sentence to conclude the review (tulis ayat terakhi untuk merumuskan review)Useful Language: Vocabulary/ Phrases/ Expressions 1, Movie Review Background (latar belakanq) © The film is set in ... © This fascinating film is ... © This film originates from a novel named ... © This film is directed by © The film is based on a novel a real life story of a... ¢ This is a comedy/ horror film/ love story/ cartoon/ science fiction movie/ war film/ Kung Fu film/ an action film/ a thriller/ a spy movie Main points of the plot © The plot focuses on ... * The story begins/ concerns about/ is about ... « The plot/ story has a twist in ... ¢ The film reaches a climax when ... ¢ The plot is absolutely thrilling/ exciting/ fascinating/ touching/ romantic/ surprising ... General comments and opinions (komen / pendapat umum ¢ tis rather confusing/ long/ slow/ boring * The cast is excellent) weak/ awful/ unconvincing * The script/ story is full/ clever/ exciting « thas a tragic/ surprising/ dramatic ending * It does not come across as true/ convincing « The music/ sound effect is dull/ rich * lItis a catchy tune as backing music * The theme song is powerful/ weak/ satisfying ¢ The colour in the photography is natural/ spectacular/ dull/ dark and frightening * The acting is true to life/ powerful/ naturalUseful recommendations (cadangan} This book/ film/ restaurant would be absolutely perfect for Everyone should try it/ give it a try | would have no hesitation in recommending this book/ film/ restaurant to ... Don't miss it! You should probably give ....a miss --. Not to be missed It is well worth seeing! It will change the way you see (e.g. young people) after watching this film. It is bound to be a box-office hit. | highly/ thoroughly/ strongly recommend it. It is highly entertaining. It is certainly at the top of my list of good movies Fans of ... will no doubt be thrilled with this. It's a must! | would highly/ strongly recommend ... | would not recommend this because... Wait until it comes out on video. It's a boring movie. Don’t bother with this one. | strongly advise you against/ not to ... | strongly advise you to ... Only watch this film if you have plenty of time to spare. | certainly would recommend this film | certainly wouldn't recommend ... | can thoroughly recommend this book/ film Go and see this film/ Read this book. You won't be disappointed Don't bother reading .../ going to see .../ It isn’t worth it [negative] There’s a twist at the end In conclusion, | recommend this book/ film/ restaurant to anyone who ...2. Music/ Song Review Acoustic (adjective) Without inbuilt electrical equipment to amplify the sound 1 can play acoustic guitar, but | can't play electric guitar Album (noun) A ccollection of songs released as a digital download or a 12-inch LP record Do you have Michael Jackson's album Thriller? Alternative hip hop (noun) Any style that isn’t mainstream commercial hip hop Have you heard much alternative hip hop? Alternative rock (noun) Non-mainstream rock music inspired by punk and post-punk My sister likes pop music, but | like alternative rock. Ambient music (noun) Calming, atmospheric background music Have you heard Brian Eno’s ambient music? Artist (noun) A professional singer, musician or songwriter Taylor Swift has become one of music's best-selling artists. Art music (noun) Music written and performed by professional musicians mostly for the upper classes, like classical Indian music and European opera Wealthy Chinese lords paid musicians to play relaxing art music, while poor people played lively folk music for funAuthentic (adjective) Real or genuine You can still see an authentic Chinese opera in Beijing. Avant-garde (adjective) New, unusual and experimental Johnny makes avant-garde electronic music in his spare time. Backbeat (noun) A beat counted as “two” or “four” in 4/4 rhythm Can you hear the snare drum playing on the backbeats? Ballad (noun) Aslow song usually about love Jenny sings up-tempo rock songs as well as slow ballads, Bar (noun) One of many small sections in a piece of music that contains a fixed number of beats Each bar in a song has four beats. Bass (guitar) (noun) An electric guitar with thick strings for playing low “bass” notes We need someone who can play bass. Beat (noun) The regular pulse in music that dancers move to and audiences clap to Dance music always has a strong beat. Beats (noun) The breakbeat rhythms that MCs rap to in hip hop music Who produced the beats on this album?Classical music (noun) European orchestral and keyboard music that’s written by composers Alice loves listening to classical music, especially the music of Mozart and Beethoven. Country music (noun) A genre of American music with origins in the rural folk music of Europe Many people were surprised when Ray Charles began singing country music. Folk music (noun) Traditional music from a particular region or country Did you hear any traditional folk music while you were in China? Genre (noun) Akind of style of music, movie, TV show, painting, etc In music classes at school, the only genres we studied were classical music and jazz. Harmony (noun) The combining of musical notes that sound good when played or sung together If singers don't sing in harmony, it can sound terrible. Hip hop (also “rap") (noun) A musical genre in which artists rap over beats and sampled sounds When my girlfriend wants to listen to hip hop, she always puts on Jay-Z or Kanye West. yazz (noun) Agenre in which artists improvise within a rhythmic and harmonic framework If you want to hear great jazz, listen to the recordings of John Coltrane and Miles Davis.Latin music (noun) Agenre of popular music in Latin America and Spain that has complex rhythms. / hadn't heard much Latin music until | visited Mexico and South America. Live (adjective) Played at a concert in front of an audience You don't hear live music in dance clubs anymore, only recorded music. Lyrics (noun) The words of a song if you don't listen to the lyrics, you won't know what a song is about. Melody (noun) A tune, or the notes of a song Can you whistle the melody of the song that begins with “Happy birthday to you”? Pop music (noun) A popular music genre with short, melodic songs that is easy to remember My uncle's nearly 60, but he still likes listening to pop music. Popular music (noun) Music that many people like and buy, like rock music and heavy metal, hip hop and rap, pop songs, etc Our music teacher knows lots about classical music but nothing about popular music. Recording (noun) A piece of music that's recorded in a studio or at a concert Recordings used to be made on tape recorders, but they're usually digital now.Rhythm (noun) A pattern of beats and sounds that musicians play in time to and dancers move to The rhythms of African music are much more complex than those of European music. Rock music (noun) Rhythmic blues-based music played on guitar, bass, drums, etc Let's listen to some rock music for a change. Traditional music (noun) Music that developed over a very long time, like traditional African drumming and Chinese folk songs People still play traditional music in Peru's mountain villages. 3. Food Review Acidic — a food with sharp taste. Often used to refer to tart or sour foods as well Bitter — a tart, sharp and sometimes harsh flavour Bittersweet — a less harsh taste than bitterness. Couples tartness with sweetness Briny — another word for salty Citrusy — a bright flavor like that of lemons, limes, oranges and other citrus fruits Cooling - a taste that mimics the feeling of cold temperature. Often used to describe mint Earthy — reminiscent of fresh soil. Often used to describe red wines, root vegetables, and mushrooms Fiery — a taste that feels as though it gives off heat. Another word for spicy. Fresh — a light and crisp taste. Often used to describe produce or herbsFruity — any taste reminiscent of sweet fruit flavours Herbal - a bright, fresh or sometimes earthy taste created by the incorporation of herbs. Honeyed — a sweet or candied taste that may be reminiscent of honey Nutty — any taste similar to the flavours of nuts. Often used to describe cheeses Rich — a full, heavy flavour. Often used to describe foods containing cream Robust — a rich taste with some earthiness. Often used to describe drinks with strong flavour Sharp — a harsh, bitter or tart taste. Often used to describe acidic food Smoky — a taste reminiscent of the smell of smoke Sour — a biting, tangy, tart flavour Spicy — a burning taste from hot spices Sweet -a sugary flavour Tangy -a tart, biting taste that feels tingly in the mouth Tart — a sharp, bitter or sour flavour. Often used to describe acidic foods Yeasty — an earthy taste reminiscent of yeast. Often used to describe beer and breads Woody — an earthy, sometimes nutty taste. Often used to describe coffees or cheeses. Zesty — a fresh, vivid or invigorating flavour Words to describe texture Airy — a light, pillowy texture often created by the incorporation of air Buttery — a smooth and creamy texture similar to that of butter Chewy - the texture of a food that needs to be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. Can be light and bouncy or heavy and sticky Creamy — a smooth and rich texture that usually comes from the incorporation of dairy Crispy — a light texture with a slight crunch Crumbly — the texture of a food with a loose structure that falls apart into small pieces or crumbs Crunchy — a firm, crisp texture often described by the sharp, audible noise that the food makes when being eatenCrusty — the texture of a food with a hard outer layer and soft interior Delicate — a light, fine texture that may come apart easily Doughy — a soft and heavy texture that is often coupled with pale colouring Fizzy — a texture brought on by the presence of many bubbles, usually referring to carbonated liquids Flaky — a light texture characterized by layers that come apart during eating Fluffy — a light and airy texture Gooey — a viscous, sometimes sticky texture arising from the presence of moisture in a dense solid food Hearty — a firm, robust texture Juicy — a succulent, tender texture characterized by the presence of liquid in a solid food Silky — a fine, smooth texture characterized by a sleek feel in the mouth Sticky — a texture characterized by gluiness in the mouth Smooth - a consistent texture free of grit, lumps, or indentations Succulent — a tender, juicy texture Tender — a soft texture that is easy to break down Velvety — a smooth and rich texture Words to describe preparation method Baked — a food that was cooked in an oven, often resulting in a crispy outer coating Blanched — a food that was scalded in boiling water and then moved to cold water to stop cooking. Results in a softened texture. Blackened — a food that was dipped in butter and coated with spices before being cooked in a hot pan, resulting in a blackened appearance Braised — food that is briefly fried in a small amount of fat and then is slowly stewed in a covered pot. Results in a seared, crispy exterior coupled with a tender interior textureBreaded — a food that was coated with a breadcrumb mixture or butter that is then baked or fried into a crispy outer layer Broiled — a food cooked with intense radiant heat, as in an oven or on a grill. Often results in a darkened appearance and crispy texture Caramelized — a food that has been cooked slowly until it is browned and becomes sweeter in taste Charred — food that is grilled, roasted or broiled and gains a blackened exterior coupled with a smoky flavour Fermented — a food that has been introduced to bacteria, yeast or another microorganism to produce organic acids, alcohols or gases. May result in a pungent, biting flavour Fried — food that is cooked by submerging partially of fully into hot oil. Often results in a crispy or crunchy texture and golden colour Glazed — a food that becomes moistened by having a flavourful coating dripped or brushed onto its surface. May result in a glossy appearance and thin, crisp outer layer Infused — a food that has been steeped in liquid with another ingredient in order to extract the flavour of the ingredient. Often used with herbs, Marinated — a food (usually meat) that has been soaked in liquid containing flavourful ingredients, like herbs, spices, vinegar and oil Poached — food that has been cooked in nearly boiling liquid. Often results in a tender, moist texture Roasted — food that has been cooked with dry heat in an oven or over a fire. Often results in a browned exterior and crisp coating Sautéed — a food that has been cooked quickly in a small amount of fat Seared — a food that is cooked in a small amount of fat until caramelized and then finished by roasting, grilling or another method. Results in a crisp outer texture and tender interior Smoked - food that is cooked or preserved by long exposure to smoke from smouldering wood. Results in a distinctive, bold flavour Whipped — food that has been beaten in incorporate air. Often results in a light,fluffy texturePositive words to describe food Dry vs crispy: Chicken with a dry breading vs Chicken with a crispy breading Greasy vs velvety: Pasta in a greasy sauce compared to Pasta in a velvety sauce Sugary vs honeyed: Pears with a sugary drizzle vs Pears with a honeyed drizzle Burned vs blackened: Burned salmon compared to Blackened salmon Tough vs hearty: A piece of tough bread compared to A piece of hearty bread Mushy vs tender: A mushy crabcake compared to A tender crabcake 4. Popular Destination Review Words Attractions — places for tourists to see Business district — also called the financial district, this is the center of the city where most offices are located Entertainment district - an area that has lots of concert halls, theatres etc Dining district — an area with a lot of restaurants Shopping district - area of town where there are many stores Heritage — of historical importance Custom — something that people do as part of their culture Surroundings — all of the things around you Sit back and relax — a common phrase to tell people to have a good time Underrated — you might describe a place as underrated if it's a wonderful place that people don't talk about or say good things about Lively — a lively place usually offers plenty of things to do for travellers and touristsScenic - we say that a place is scenic if it provides beautiful, interesting or unique views. We usually describe a natural landscape as scenic, but you can say that an urban setting is scenic too, especially if it's completely one-of-a-kind Secluded — we say that an area is secluded if it’s isolated or away from too many other people, especially tourists and travellers Touristy — you can say a place is touristy if it has too many, well, tourists Hectic — we might refer to a place as hectic if it's noisy, crowded, or generally chaotic Phrases Affordable destinations — places within a reasonable price range Affordable travel — travel which is within your price range Around the world — in all corners of the globe Arts and culture — the art, music and other cultural aspects of an area Craft markets — stalls where goods made by the local people are sold Do as the locals do — enjoy the activities as the local people do Efficient public transport — a functioning transport system intended for the use of residents and visitors Exotic destinations — unusual or strange holiday destinations Get around — get from place to place Guided tours — walking, hiking or driving visits led by a guide who knows the area Holiday brochures — pamphlets advertising holiday destinations Holiday destination — place to which you leave on holiday Long haul flights — long distance flights Lush rainforests — luxuriant equatorial forests Magnificent landscapes —impressive scenery Make advance reservations — booking ahead of time Memorable experiences — activities that you will remember for years Off the beaten track —a place that is not on the main thoroughfare Out of season — outside the most popular holiday periodPackaged deals — travel deals that are put together by an agency and sold as a package Quaint villages — old fashioned or charming small towns Scenic views — lovely scenes Self-catering accommodation — a place to stay where you see to your own. food Spectacular beaches — impressive sandy shorelines Stunning architecture — magnificent buildings Swarming with tourists — full of holidaymakers Time on their hands — available time to do as you choose To get away from it all — to get away from everyday routines To go sightseeing — take a trip around an area to see what it has to offer Travel abroad — travel to overseas destinations Travelling light — travelling with little luggage Value for money — a good return on investment Visa regulations — laws that relate to entry into a country Wildlife safari —a guided tour through a game park holiday of a lifetime — a very special holiday, once in a lifetime getting away from it all —escaping in order to rest from a daily routine breathtaking view — an amazing view all-inclusive — a hotel deal where the price includes accommodation, meals and drinks at any timeExample 1 Read this writing task and underline 3 things you must include in your review. You will have to describe your own experiences on the holiday as well as give a general description. You will see this advertisement in an international travel magazine. Reviews wanted! . Percutian bagi remaja Holidays for teenagers We want reviews of holidays designed for teenagers. Your review should include information about the place, the food and activities that are available. Would you recommend this holiday to other people of your age? The best reviews will be published in our magazine Write your review in about 200 — 250 words. Sample Review: Teen Village: The place to go Would you enjoy staying in a beautiful place with lots of exciting things to do? If so, Teen Village in southern Spain is the perfect holiday destination for you. The ancient land is home to amazing people, incredible landscapes, unrivalled gastronomy and some of the prettiest little towns you'll find in Spain. Additionally, the village is familiar with the recent influxes of tourism; however, some still remain secluded from the outside world, bursting with tradition and charm! One thing they all have in common? The typical architecture of Teen village that | love. Situated next to a lovely sandy beach, the accommodation is a circle of comfortable wooden bungalows. In the centre, there is a campfire area where meals are grilled every evening. When | was there, most of the teenagers relaxed around the fire until late as well as chatting and playing guitars.Qn top of that, the evening meals are simple; mainly meat or delicious fish, served with a wide variety of salads. On the other hand, they also have a café that serves huge breakfasts and other snacks to keep you going all day. During my stay, most people chose from a daily programme of extreme sports lessons such as hang-gliding and sand sailing. We spent a wonderful morning scuba diving around an old shipwreck in the bay. All in all, | would recommend this place to everyone especially if you are looking to a unique and special experience that is truly once in a lifetime. Go and experience it yourself. Every teen should not miss the change to stay at Teen Village. (266 words) Example 2 Read this writing task and underline 3 things you must include in your review. You recently saw this notice in a magazine. Reviews wanted! Have you watched any interesting movies lately? Send us your movie review Would you recommend the movie to your friends? Why? Write your review Write your review in about 200 — 250 wordsWriting Tips When writing a film review: * Choose a film you know well and make a plan of what you are going to write (pilih filem yg pernah ditonton & rancang penulisan) « Remember to use the Present Simple to describe the plot. Don’t include too many details and don’t reveal the ending (jgn spoil ending) « Use a variety of adjectives to make it more interesting e Use the Simple Present or the Past Simple to make comments and give your opinion Sample Review: Have you watched Ola Bola? Ola Bola is a Malaysian film directed by Chiu Keng Guan. It is a sports film which starts JC Chee as Chow Kwok Keong, the captain of the national football team of Malaysia in 1980 and Bront Palarae as Rahman, a would be sports commentator and friend of Chow's. The film is set in 1980, and it is inspired by the true story of how Malaysia’s national football team made it to the 1980 Olympics. It narrates the stories of the players who had to overcome obstacles and personal issues on their way to success. Its highlight is the match between Malaysia and South Korea in which Malaysia wins and qualifies for the 1980 Olympics. A special feature of the film is the careful attention that was given to details in order to make the 80s setting look authentic and to help develop the characters’ stories. But most importantly, it is a film which teaches us to never give up. It shows how important it is to put differences aside and work together to achieve a common goal. | found this film very entertaining. | think it should be seen not only by all sports lovers but also by anyone looking for an inspirational story. (210 words)Practice 1 Reviews wanted! Have you eaten out recently? Write use a review about the place. Say what makes the place special. Would you recommend the place to your friends? Why? The best reviews will be published in our school magazine. Write your review in about 200 — 250 words “eaten out - makan di luar seperti restoran atau warung INTRODUCTION Recently, The introduction focuses on - the place, the main Topic issue presented in The question as well as the author's purpose First, mention the place and give general ideas about the place (name of the place, location and impression)BODY Firstly, .. NeXt, occ ceceeeseesteesrnes Order the body of your review according to a logical plan. First body of paragraph - a short summary of the reviewed material - give a brief overview (name of the place, location, general idea) Second and/ or third body paragraphs - describe good and bad points respectively - Inthe negative points paragraph, you can name things that could be changed to improve the quality of the productBODY Lastly, ...... Second and/ or third body paragraphs - describe good and bad points respectively - Inthe negative points paragraph, you can name things that could be changed to improve the quality of the product RECOMMENDATION In conclusion, | recommend .... Now evaluate the place as a whole - whether the place achieves the great place for dining - sum up the good and bad points - make an objective assessment of the reviewed material - recommend or dissuade your readers from seeing/ attending it - give star or ratingVocabulary Restaurant review : Hearty meal Well-seasoned Wholesome flavour Packed with flavour Piping-hot (sgt panas) A steaming plate of ... Succulent/ juicy (meat) Hungry/ starving/ ravenous/ famished Creamy Bustling eatery (restaurant) With a kick (spicy) Lively atmosphere Crunchy/ crispy Service with a smile Practice 2 Reviews wanted! Telefon bimbit terkini Have you bought any latest mobile phone recently? If so, could you give a review of the mobile phone? Write a review of what you like or don't like about the mobile phone and whether you would recommend it to your friends. ‘Adakah anda akan mencadangkan kepada rakan anda Write your review in about 200 — 250 words. INTRODUCTIONRECOMMENDATION Writing An Article Articles wanted! My School Canteen * What other types of food would you like to be served? « What special facilities should your canteen have? « How can you improve your canteen? Write us an article answering these questions The best article will be displayed on the school magazine Write your article in about 200 — 250 words.HOW SHOULD YOU ATTEMPT THIS TASK? IF YOU CHOOSE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION: * USE THE 5 PARAGRAPH METHOD © GIVE A SUITABLE TITLE _ | setostiscvasenn + WRITE YOUR NAME OF THE BOTTOM END OF THE ESSAY (yasnine striae YOU NEED TO WRITE ON CHANGES THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO YOUR SCHOOL CANTEEN | Tulismengenei perubshan yg perl dlakukanlkantinsekolah | Changes In Our School Canteen First paragraph (Introduction) Paragraph 1 Jenis makanan yg perlu disediakan What other types of food would you like to be served? Paragraph 2 [ Kemudahan yg perlu ada dikantin | What special facilities should your canteen have? Paragraph 3 Cara memperbaiki/meningkat mutu kantin How can you improve your canteen? e Last paragraph (Conclusion) Written by, BelleOutline: 1. Introduction [25 words] 2. Point 1 + details [40 — 50 words] 3. Point 2 + details [40 — 50 words] 4. Point 3 + details [40 — 50 words] 5. Conclusion [25 words] Changes In Our School Canteen Introduction (22 words) Our school canteen needs some changes. There are many ways we can make these changes. These changes can improve our school canteen. Point 1 + details (56 words) One way is, change the current menu to a new one. | would like to suggest that we introduce a new nutritious and healthy menu. The menu should be able to cater the vegetarian and non-vegetarian students. It must be affordable and taste good. Furthermore, counters selling healthy snacks, fruits and fruit juice should be added. Point 2 + details (43 words) Other than that, | suggest some special facilities be added to the canteen. For example, water dispensers for students to refill their bottles during the day. Moreover, the canteen should provide enough space for students who are in wheelchairs to move around easily.Point 3 + details (59 words) Lastly, we can improve our canteen by keeping the service area clean and tidy. Plus, keep the whole canteen area and furniture around it clean and tidy. In addition, students can use a coupon system to buy their food rather than using cash. Finally, we can ask students to help decorate the canteen with art works, posters and signs. Conclusion (27 words) In conclusion, the school canteen plays a vital role in promoting healthy food and healthy eating habits among students. Students also can develop social and companionship skills. Written by, Belle Practice 1 "7 i! Articles wanted! Kelebihan & kekurangan b Online Shopping online * What are the advantages of online shopping? == [Fissen—*d e What are the disadvantages of online shopping? online yg ° How can you share tips for safe online shopping? | Selamat Write us an article answering these questions. The best article will be published in our school magazine.Practice 2 Articles wanted! Co-curricular Activities joined in school? Kepentingan aktiviti kokurikulum * What are the importance of joining co-curricular activities? * How can the school encourage the students to join co-curricular activities? Cara sekolah galakkan pelajar menyertai aktiviti kokurikulum. Write us an article answering these questions. The best article will be published in our school magazine Practice 1Practice 2Writing A Report What is a report? | caporanrasmimersena | sesuatu peristiwa Formal account of an event or a situation Types of reports: Reports on charts and graphs Reports on activities or events such as school trips, visits or workshops Reports to your principal on condition and services: To express complaints, dissatisfaction or suggestions ‘Aduan / cadangan Report to the principal or teacher on incidents or problems (eg. bully cases) Police reports on accidents or crimes Book reportsTIPS TO REMEMBER Dimulai dgn tajuk laporan Tip 1 — Report starts with a title Pengenalan mengikut soalan Tip 2 - Report must have an introduction that clearly targets to question Body paragraph menjawab kehendak soalan Tip 3 - The following paragraphs must focus on answering the required tasks in the question Point disusun mengikut kehendak soalan Tip 4 — The report must be well organized and points must be clearly arranged based on the requirement in the question Rumusan secara keseluruhan dan cadangan mengikut kehendak soalan Tip 5 — The report must always have an overall summary of the important points plus recommendation based on what the question requires * AREPORT IS A FORMAL AND FORMATTED PIECE OF WRITING Format of Report Writing Title Introduction Body Paragraphs Conclusion Writer’s NameExample 1 Your school held a Virtual English Week recently to encourage the students in your school to use English often. As the secretary of English Language Society, you have been asked to write a report on the event to your teacher advisor. Write your report in at least 200-250 words Virtual English Week: (suggested points for report writing) - Duration (tempoh masa) - Objectives of the events - Activities during the week (aktiviti sepanjang minggu) - Students’ responses (maklumbalas pelajar) - Suggestions (cadangan) Duration (dates and time of the events} The event was held for one week starting from the 1st of April until 7th of April 2021 Objectives of the events - To build students’ confidence to use the English language in their daily conversation - To make students discover the fun of learning English Activities during the week - An online spelling bee competition (students appeared live on screen) - Home video competition (students recorded video related to their pastime interests and shared for everyone to watch)- Costume Party (students and teachers dressed up in different movie characters and met in Zoom calls and make short performances) - Digital Scrapbook Competition Students’ Responses - activities with the most involvements - the most fun and popular activity - the least favourite activity Suggestions - organize more fun and interactive activities - extend the duration of the event Sample Report: Virtual English Week A Virtual English Week was organized by the English Language Society of SMK Batu Maung for the benefits of all students in the school. The event took place virtually due to outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. To maintain our physical distancing, the committee members decided to conduct all the activities via online. It was held for one week from the 1st of April until 7th of April 2021. The main objective of this annual event was to develop students’ confidence to use English language in daily conversation. This programme is also aimed to make students discover the fun of learning English. The English Language Society organized plenty of virtual simulated activities for all students to participate.Among the activities held was the online Spelling Bee competition which was opened to lower secondary students. It was held via live stream can be viewed by all the students of the school. Besides, it was such a great surprise that many students were enthralled with the home video contest. Most contestants produced captivating videos about their pastime interests which attracted the judges’ attention. The costume party was the most fun and popular activities held during the English Language Week. Students and teachers dressed up in different movie characters and got together in Zoom calls sharing about the attires they wore. The organizer also provided students with opportunity to show their creativity by making scrapbooks. However, this competition was the least favourite among all apart from essay writing competition. All in all, The English Language Week had been a great success. Most of the students had shown positive responses towards this first virtual event in SMK Batu Maung. | would like to suggest we organize more fun and interactive activities that cater to all students. Moreover, the duration of the event could be extended to encourage more participation. Reported by, Belle Delphine Secretary of English Language Society SMK Batu MaungPractice Pusat sukan telah dibuka selama setahun di sekolah. Pengetua ingin menambahbaik kemudahan yg ada It has been a year since a new sports centre opened in your school. Your principal wants to make the facilities even better. As the president of the School Leisure Club, write a report to your principal about the sports centre. In your report, you need to include the following: * what you think are the best aspects of the centre * suggestions for new facilities Write your report in at least 200-250 words * Title and introduction ° First point topic (The good aspects of the centre) | Klebihan pusat sukantersebut » Your suggestions/ recommendations (Your suggestions for new facilities) Cadangan kemudahan baharuPracticeWriting A Story (PLAN YOUR STORY) Know the Layout/ Structure Paragraph 1 — Exposition (30 words) Paragraph 2 — Rising Action (70 words) Paragraph 3 — Climax (60 words) Paragraph 4 — Falling Action (60 words) Paragraph 5 — Resolution (30 words) CLIMAX ey RISING FALLING a \ BEGINNING CONCLUSION PLOT TRIANGLE THEORYThe Ending To thank To praise To show gratitude To state moral values To promise Example Write a story about a memorable experience that has changed your life. ; Pengalaman bermakna yg mengubah hidup The story must include: « An unexpected event that you had experienced e How your life changed after the event Make your plot simple: | met a famous film director at a coffee shop. | dropped my spoon on the floor to get his attention. He bent down to pick up my spoon. | was so amazed. We had a conversation. | shared my ambition of becoming an actress. He offered me an audition for an acting career.Tenses: Use Past Tense Describe the setting: When and where? -When Last December One fine evening In the middle of the night Many years ago - Where On the highway Describing the setting | just finished my acting class and passed by the Melora Coffee Shop for the first time. The rich aroma of delectable coffee caught my attention. A barista welcomed me with his charming smile. | got a cup of Cappuccino and made myself comfortable on a bulky wooden chair atthe comer of the shop. Make your characters interesting Who are your characters? Imagine . Anna Uncle Joe GinoThe minor characters - The young man - The taxi driver - The waitress (pelayan) - The old lady - The fishmonger (penjual ikan) Describing the characters | was about to take the first sip from my cup of coffee when | saw Zack Lee, a famous film director sitting at a table next to mine. | admire him for his talented skills in film making. Dashing as always, he was wearing a grey leather jacket with a flat cap. | was surprised when he politely offered me to join him at his table. | was absolutely amazed with his friendly demeanour. | started questioning him impatiently about his career achievement. My cheeks dimpled and turned rosy when he offered me an audition as an actress. Use Conjunctions & Linkers All of a sudden, | saw Zack Lee having coffee next to my table. Although | was extremely excited, | tried to reserve myself. So, | continued eating my sandwich and pretended not to notice him. But at the same time, | was thinking on how to strike a conversation. Soon, | purposely took the opportunity by dropping my spoon on the floor hoping to get his attention. Consequently, he bent down and picked up my spoon. Then, he offered me to join him at his table.Use Idiomatic Expressions « In the twinkling of an eye (in just short time) © On top of the world (to feel very happy) ¢ Grin from ear to ear (to look very satisfied) ¢ Once in a blue moon (a rare occasion) « Inthe same boat (in the same situation) « Alight bulb moment (a moment when you realize or understand something) ¢ Beat around the bush (to say something indirectly) Examples: | was beating around the bush to hint the fact | was studying acting. It's a light bulb moment that Zack understood what | had in mind. | grinned from ear to ear when Zack took my details for a casting. My acting career began in the twinkling of an eye.Practice 1 Your teacher has asked you to write a story for an essay writing competition. The story must have the title AMemorable Day [iri yang paling dingat Your story should include: * a description of the day « the reasons why it is memorable Practice 2 Your teacher has asked you to write a story for an essay writing competition. The story must have the title An Act Of Kindness Perbuatan yang baik (kebaikan) Your story should include: * a description of the act « the reasons why it was a kind act Practice 3 Your teacher has asked you to write a story for your school magazine. The story must have the title An Unforgettable Incident Kejadian yg x blh dilupakan Your story should include: * a description of the incident « the reasons why it is unforgettablePractice 4 Your teacher has asked you to write a story for your school magazine. The story must begin with the following words: | will never forget this person... Mulakan cerita dgn ayat: saya tidak akan melupakan_ orang itu... Your story should include: * a description of the person « the reasons why he’ she is unforgettable Practice 5 Your teacher has asked you to write a story for your school magazine. The story must have the title: A Day Well-spent | hariyang dilalui dgn bermanfaat Your story should include: * a description of the day « how the day was spent Practice 6 Your teacher has asked you to write a story for your school magazine. The story must be about a teenager who has changed into a better person. It must begin with the following words: The sound of the alarm woke him/ her up ... Guny! am. mengejutkan dia dari tidur Your story should include: * a description of the teenager « how he’ she has changed into a better personPractice 1Practice 2Practice 3Practice 4Practice 5Practice 6