PT3 English Essay Example: Talk

Example Answer:

Good morning to my friends. On this wonderful day, I would like to give a talk
regarding the benefits of joining clubs or societies. There are plenty of clubs
or societies to choose from at school. I believe, by choosing the right clubs or
societies, it will be a huge advantage for yourself.

Let me start by sharing with you the first benefit which is you can meet new
people. Rather than being only in a classroom of the same people every day
for the whole year, these clubs and societies offer you the opportunity to
meet and talk to people whom you have not met before. You can gain social
skills, communication skills, confidence and most importantly, gain more
friends. So in other words, clubs and societies offer the opportunity for you
to shoot two birds with one stone.

Other than that, by joining a sports-based clubs or societies, it will indirectly

lead you to a healthy lifestyle. For example, you can join a basketball club to
play basketball. You can choose netball, handball, hockey, football and many
more. If you are into indoor sports, you can choose table tennis or badminton.
All these activities are able to make you sweat and exercise. This is essential
because having a healthy lifestyle is much important than being a book-smart
only. As the saying goes health is wealth.

On the other hand, the opportunity of learning new skills while joining clubs
or societies is really going to benefit you as a being. In the club meetings, you
can learn how to cook, how to cooperate with people, how to learn a new
instrument and so on. The list of things that can be learned is endless. Thus,
with these new skills, they can shape us into a well-rounded person to
become independent and successful in the future.

Furthermore, clubs or societies allow individuals to unlock their leadership

potential. It is undeniable that each activity of a group of people requires a
leader to lead. A pack of wolves needs an alpha. So by joining clubs and
society, you may learn to enhance your own leadership potential because one
day, each of us will definitely become a leader.

Fellow friends, I hope you already have a club or society in your mind to join
after this. The benefits are endless but that is all I could share with you today.
Thank you.

*400words.
a little long for PT3 students. a little long for the question requirement too. yet this can
be a very good reading material for them. goodluck!*
PT3 English Essay Example: Talk

Example Answer:

Good morning to our wise principal, beloved teachers, and all my

friends. In this lovely and breezy morning, I would like to deliver a talk
entitled, “Benefits of a Hobby”.

I am sure that everyone in this humble assembly has their own hobby.
A hobby can be any activity that can be done during our spare time, and a
hobby is also something that can be done indoor or even outdoor. Be it a
relaxing or a strenuous activity, the purpose of a hobby is to provide pleasure
and satisfaction whilst the passing time. It is always a win-win situation to
have a hobby at bay.

On the other hand, a hobby can chase boredom away. For instance, we
can do rafting, boating, swimming, etc. These activities are proven to offer
healthy benefits as they are thrilling, as well as physically and mentally
challenging. You will definitely have no time to feel bored and it is like killing
two birds with a stone!
 Furthermore, a hobby also allows us to have a healthy pastime. If
physical activities don’t interest you, there are more brainstorming activities
that offer alertness and mental stimulation. We can also think outside the
box by doing arts or music. Another example is by reading a book from the
popular series of “Harry Potter”. This will give us the imaginations of being in
a magical world that can certainly stimulate our brain. Moreover, storytelling
can also broaden our vocabulary and knowledge, as well as entertainment.

That’s all from me about the benefits of a hobby. Have a nice day and
thank you all for your attentive ears.
PT3 English Essay Example: Informal Letter

Example Answer: 

P.O. Box 445,

Kampung Amboi 2,
Tenom, Sabah.
21 July 2016
Dear Razif,

I was disappointed to hear from Mum that you got into trouble with
your discipline teacher. I was surprised to hear it, as I know that you do like
your school and have done well in your exams so far. Mum said that you have
to take extra classes now as a punishment. It seems not bad and I hope you
take it in good spirit.
               Please do not skip classes again. It is a big mistake. Mum and Dad
trust you to attend classes and do well while they work hard to earn money.
You will let them down badly if you do not do what is expected of you. As it
is, Mum was quite upset.

  When you miss classes, you will find it hard to follow your lessons.
This will become a bigger problem when you cannot finish your homework or
projects and lose marks in the school assessment. Eventually, you will feel
overwhelmed at the work you have to put in to catch up. 

              I don’t have to tell you that you are starting a bad habit by cutting
classes. You’re the one who is earning the bad implications out of this. Even
the teachers will have a poor impression of you.

              You have been given a one in a million chance to study in an

excellent school. So take this golden opportunity well. Second chances are
rare and hard to come by. 

              Do you realize that your careless actions may be reflected in your
testimonial? You will need a good testimonial to enter a good university,
which will also allow you to get a job in the future. Don’t spoil your chance by
acting foolishly. There is plenty of time for you to enjoy without cutting
classes.

I am sure you will act responsibly and be more conscientious and hard-
working. This is your future we are talking about, so please don’t play truant
again. No use looking back in regret one day. 

             Do well, Razif, and I wish you all the best.

Sincerely,
Michele
-MR
PT3 English Essay Example: Formal Letter

Example Answer: 

Michele Ramli,
The Consumers Club,
SMK Chung Hwa,
89991 Tenom,
Sabah.

The Manager,
Yummy Chocs Factory,
87778 Keningau,
Sabah.                                                                                                                       
24 May 2018
Dear Sir/Madam,

Permission to Visit Factory

I am writing on behalf of the Consumers Club if SMK Chung Hwa and I would
like to request the permission to visit Yummy Choc Factory.

2.  We plan to visit the factory during the first day of the school holiday on
17 July 2018. If everything goes to plan, we will reach your centre at around
9 in the morning. There will be 60 students with three escorting teachers. We
will be there in a chartered bus.

3.  The purpose of our visit as the members of Consumers Club is to learn
and observe how chocolates are made. We will be bringing notes and
document the whole process so that we could educate others on the process
after the trip. Other than that, we would like to purchase some chocolates
from Yummy Choco Corner as souvenirs.

4.  We would appreciate it if you could arrange for someone to show us

around the factory and accommodate for 63 people during this whole visit.
Any kind of food and refreshments during the visit will also be appreciated.

5. We shall be most grateful if you could give us the favour to reply this letter
as soon as possible so that we can make the necessary arrangements. Thank
you.

Yours faithfully,
Michele
(MICHELE RAMLI)
Secretary of Consumers Club,
SMK Chung Hwa.
T3 English Essay Example: Article

Example Answer: 

My Family's Outing at Bukit Segar

A couple weeks ago, my family and I went for an outing to Bukit Segar
waterfall. The trip took us about an hour to reach our destination. It was a
pleasant journey as we saw endless layouts of breathtaking terrain along the
way.

The waterfall sparkled during that sultry day and the freshness of the air
made the place magical. The mesmerizing scene of cascading waterfall made
my siblings and I jumped into excitements as we changed into our swimming
trunks. We dived into the crystal clear water with haste. The chilly water
touched our nerves in a very serene way.

We were swimming and splashing water towards each other, laughter was
bursting through the refreshing air, while others were seen to be netting
some fishes. The overall experience was soothing to the ears and mind to
listen the cascading waterfall splashed the cool water beneath. The paradise-
like place was not a miss for me to take pictures. So, we took a family photo
to keep the memorable day as a souvenir.

Our stomach began rumbling and roaring like a monster after some time in
the water. My mother then spread the mat on the ground and began
displaying food on it. She prepared many scrumptious delicacies for us to grab
a bite. My father also helped her with arranging the food. My little brother and
sister were the first to dig in. We finished the food as if we were fasting the
whole time. Everyone was satisfied thus we packed our stuff and reached
home before dusk.

The family outing at the waterfall was simply an example of how our family
members bond and loosen up during our free time. All of us should keep a
close-knitted relationship family because blood is thicker than water. There
are plenty other ways of achieving it such as cooking together, cleaning the
house together, visiting relatives who are close to our hearts, or even going to
the park for basking or going to the movies. Therefore, healthy relationships
among family can be accomplished for a healthier emotional growth. 
PT3 Essay Example – Article

Example Answer:

Every Household Should Carry Out Recycling

                The planet Earth is a gift. The sources are large in quantities and
free of charge. The only payment it ever needed was to care and conserve it.
How? One of the ways is by recycling, especially in every household.

                According to a survey, every household creates tons of garbage

every year. Most of the junks are surprisingly recyclable such as flyers, kids’
exam papers, used notebooks, and tin cans. This not only creates problem for
garbage disposal, it is also a waste. That’s why, recycling at home is crucial
and can be very easy to carry out.

                Our Environmental Activists have spread the words regarding

recycling and I will share with you the easiest way to do it which is, sorting
out the items accordingly. Prepare boxes for papers to put used papers,
flyers, books, magazines, and so on. Also prepare boxes for tin cans, plastics,
and glasses. It’s as easy as ABC so all you need to do now is just do it!

                When boxes of recyclables began piling up at home, continue to

deliver them to the recycling center. My school is lucky to have recycling
dumpster. Instead of the teachers throwing all the past years reports and
papers, they can just put them in the said dumpster then the people in charge
will take them away.

                I hope my humble essay will be able to encourage you and your
family to start recycling at home. Rome was not built in a day, so as our
attitude towards helping to conserve the environment. One box of recyclables
at a time can make a big change for our future generations. 
-MR
PT3 English Essay Example: Discussion

Example Answer

From the discussion of my brother and sister, I would agree with my sister to
buy a microwave oven as a birthday gift for our beloved mother. There are
just more pros than cons compared to buying a hairdryer.
Our mother is an active and smart lady. She always prepares meals at the
dawn of the day before waking us up and goes to work. By having a
microwave oven, she can save time in the kitchen and simply heat up
prepared meals. By buying the microwave, not only we can buy her a tool, we
can also buy her time so that she can have some time for herself too.

Even though our mother loves to style her hair, she doesn’t style it on her
own. She prefers going to the saloon to get her hair done, other than to
socialise with her friends there. Therefore, buying the hair dryer may lead to
another pile of rarely used item in the house.

Additionally, the store we just surveyed at the nearest mall is currently

making a once in a blue moon sale for the household items. The three of us
can save money by buying the microwave oven instead of the hair dryer. This
will be a huge advantage for us because a penny saved is a penny earned.

The bottom line is, I agree with my sister to get a microwave oven for my
mother on her birthday. I just can’t wait for us to buy the gift and make our
mother’s day. My sister and I also planned on making her a birthday cake. 
We love our mother and we hope she will enjoy her upcoming birthday.
PT3 English Essay Example: Discussion

Example Answer:

According to the dialogue, I agree with Manan that women should not work.
Instead, they should stay at home and raise their children.

If mothers were at home, they will be able to know their children are
beginning to get involved in vices, they can nip the delinquent children in the
bud. Hence, it is crucial for mothers to be around especially when the children
are growing up. Remember, the well-being of younger generations are far
more crucial than having all the money in the world. I reckon, it is better to
stay humble and have a happy life than have a chaotic household. So mothers
are supposed to stay at home and ensure the harmony of a family and mental
health of their children.
Another reason why I concur with Manan is that mothers have a role in
instilling moral values in their children. As fathers grew busy being the
backbone of the family, mothers are the only one left to play this role, by
hook or by crooks. Children admire their parents a lot, and with the
availability of mothers at home, they can follow the good values portrayed by
mothers. This is important because without good morale instilled in children,
they will be the same as a house without pillars. No one wants a house like
that. So mothers should spend quality time with their children and teach them
love, compassion, empathy and so much more. Money cannot give these
values to them.

Other than that, a mother with her maternal instincts will be able to
understand her children's problems. With an understanding mother, the
children can confide their problems in her or even cry over her shoulder.
When this happen, children can avoid bottling up their negative feelings.
Consequently, juvenile delinquency can be avoided among children.

Therefore, the onus is on the mothers to shape their children's future. After
all, filial bond is utmost importance especially in this material era. Thus, I
strongly believe that women should not work.

THE END
PT3 English Essay Example : Recount/ Story/ Accident

It was a breezy Saturday morning. I was taking a walk to make a stop at my

favourite Mr Raju’s ‘nasi lemak’ stall before heading to an extra class. I was in
a cloud nine after receiving my food to fuel the day. As I was getting my
change, the sound of a loud brake screeching and a bang were vibrating
through the air. I almost dropped my change from the astonishment. There
was an accident happened just a few meters away from the stall!

Within minutes, onlookers were already crowding the place of the event. I
also joined to witness the unfortunate scene. I saw a guy in his brand new car
took a huge hit on the back of a school bus. Mr Raju quickly made a call to
the authorities while the other guys were trying to rescue the unconscious
man in the car. Due to the terrible crumple of the black Sedan, they were not
able to take him out. People were getting scared as the smoke of the car was
getting thicker and thicker. We were warned to stand afar.

Luckily, the firefighters arrived along with the ambulance. As fast as lightning,
the heroic firemen used multiple tools to get the poor guy out and quickly put
him on a stretcher. He was then sent to the hospital. Policemen also arrived
to secure and jot details of the scene. Investigations were done and it turns
out, the guy was unconscious due to non stop working at night. He rushed
home to see his family yet he couldn’t make it. Thankfully he is now safe and
sound in the hospital and there were no one in the school bus except the
driver since it was a Saturday! The driver was also fine and the bus was able
to claim the insurance. After awhile, the crowds dispersed and I continued my
journey to my extra class feeling a bit gloomy.

Accidents like this could be avoided if we take safety precautions seriously.

Drivers should not be driving if they feel like their eyes are as heavy as a
stone. They should take a rest at the nearest stop before hitting the road
again. With this, accidents will not happen and everyone will reach their
destination unharmed.
 Useful Idioms For PT3 and SPM Essays with its meaning

1.       Feeling under the weather – feeling unwell

If you ever feel under the weather, just drink a lot of liquid and get
plenty of rest.

2.       Eleventh hour – at the last minute

To get flying colours for your exam, you must avoid doing things at the
eleventh hour.

3.       Around the corner – something is getting near

When exam is around the corner, students will start to feel the pressure
of it.

4.       Over the moon – feeling very happy

I am feeling over the moon for your invitation to visit your country!

5.       On the cloud nine – feeling very happy

Jeane is feeling on the cloud nine after got the news that she is
accepted to Harvard University.

6.       Hit the books – study hard

You may need to start hitting the book because exam is around the
corner.

7.       Brainstorm – to think very hard

I recommend you to be in a study group so that you can brainstorm
these tricky questions with them.

8.       Birdbrain – expression for someone who is not so smart

Don’t be a handsome man with a birdbrain.

9.       Bookworm – someone who likes reading

I am not telling you to be a bookworm, but you need to start reading
more to write better essays.

10.   Hang in there – don’t give up yet

Despite all the chaos happening in your house, just hang in there
because after every storm, there will always be a rainbow.
11.   Give/lend a hand – to help someone
If you want to have a happier life, make it a habit to lend others a hand
to achieve their goal.

12.   Give it a shot – give it a try

Just give this competition a shot, you may be able to unleash your
hidden potential.

13.   Make up your mind – to decide something

I had to make up my mind as fast as lightning because my sister’s life is
currently on the line.

14.   Time flies – time passing fast

It is common to feel that time flies during an examination. So just keep
track on your time and you will never hand in an empty paper.

15.   Speak your mind – say what you honestly feel

Quit beating around the bushes and speak your mind. I have no time to
argue with your endless mambo jumbo.

16.   Beating around the bushes – avoid giving direct answer.

17.   Mumbo jumbo – words that intend to confuse

18.   Bear in mind – remember

I hope that I have shared enough information about how to write a
good essay. Bear in mind that you can always ask me for more tips and
advices in the future!

19.   Stretch our legs – get some exercise

Upon reaching Mount Kinabalu’s base point, we stretched our legs and
prepare mentally for the journey.

20.   Cross my mind – to think about something

You crossed my mind too often lately that I cannot resist but to write
you this letter.

21.   Slip my mind – to forget something

Pardon me for my carelessness, I will make sure that this task will not
slip my mind anymore in the future!
22.   Give a piece of your mind – give some of your thoughts/ideas
Let me give you a piece of my mind about how to handle stress.

23.   Cross your fingers – to wish good luck

I hope you have done your best in the competition. Let’s just cross our
fingers and hope for the best!

24.   Safe and sound – safe

I am glad that you reached in Tenom safe and sound. Send my regards
to your family!

25.   Out of the blue – without warning

Dark skies and raging thunders, it was terrifying. I was alone in the
house and out of the blue, I heard a sound of shattered glasses in the
kitchen. It turned out my naughty cats dropped my favourite cup!

26.   Get cold feet – getting nervous

I am pretty sure that Usain Bolt also gets cold feet before every
competition. So worry no more. If he can do it well in every race, so can
you!

27.   I’m all ears – I’m listening intently

I know that all those troubles in your house is bothering you a lot, but
bear in mind that I’m all ears.

28.   See eye to eye – agree with each other

To be able to see eye to eye with your partner is the key to a successful
marriage. Even if you cannot do so, compromise is the plan B!

29.   At your fingertips – easily accessible

With the latest technology advancement nowadays, searching for
information as detail as someone’s home address is at our fingertips.

30.   The bottom line – the final result

The bottom line of the research is that every yea, people eliminate tons
of garbage in their household.

31.   Rain check  - to cancel something now but will accept it later

Due to my parents’ current financial situation, I need to take a rain
check  for the annual dinner.
32.   A blessing in disguise – something good behind an event
Be strong my dear friend, believe that there is a blessing in disguise.
This depressing event will make you a better and stronger person in the
future. Hang in there!

33.   Every cloud has a silver lining – something good behind an event

34.   Be in hot water – to be in dangerous situation

I regret my decision for coming to this adventure. Not only it was giving
me a hard time surviving in a deep forest, it also made me be in hot
water when we encountered the tiger!

35.   Call it a day – to stop something after working hard

I decided to call it a day after 5 hours of doing revisions and exercises.

36.   Rome was not built in a day – things take time to succeed

Lee Chong Wei is among the greatest badminton player in the world
because he started training early. It shows that Rome was not built in a
day. Greatness takes time to achieve.

37.   You can’t judge a book by its cover – you cannot tell someone’s
true personality simply by appearance
I was feeling blue when I found out that I got that worst looking cookie
among my friends. However, it tasted phenomenal because the ugliness
was cause by ample of chocolate chips! This made me realize that we
cannot judge a book by its cover.

38.   Go to the extra mile – to make extra effort for something

      In order to be better than your friends, you must go to the extra miles
where nobody has been. 

39.   Bite your tongue – to avoid talking

Michone bit her tongue and squeezed the hands when they were making
fun of her.

40.   Grab a bite – eat

Remember to grab a bite before starting your day.

41.   Practice makes perfect – with a lot of practices, you will get better
Just like the guy in the movie Whiplash, he practiced drumming all day
and night because he knows that practice makes perfect.
42.   Raining cats and dogs – the rain is heavy and noisy
I was starting to feel worried,  my parents still had not fetch me from
school and I had a sixth sense that it will rain cats and dogs soon!

43.   You are what you eat – if you eat healthy food, you will get a
healthy body
Obesity is a forever rising issue among every range of ages. So bear in
mind that you are what you eat. Start practicing healthy lifestyle now.

44.   Race against the clock – an attempt to do something very quickly

Never race against the clock while finishing your assignments.

45.   At the crack of dawn – early in the morning

We started our journey to conquer Mount Everest at the crack of dawn.
 Great Idioms for PT3 & SPM essays- with meaning and
examples

1. An arm and a leg – Very Expensive. Cost a large amount of money

That camera cost me an arm and a leg! I hope this will benefit me in the
future as a photographer or YouTuber because I really love taking
pictures and videos.

2.      Chew someone out – Verbally scold someone

Seems like our boss is looking to chew someone out with that straight
face and vibe. We must hurry our works and behave!

3.      Crack someone up – To make someone laugh

I love cracking someone up with my videos.
4.      Cross your fingers – To hope something happens the way you
want it to
If you have done your best in something, just cross you fingers, hope
for the best, and pray that you will get what you deserved!

5.      Get up on the wrong side of the bed – Someone who is having a

horrible day
So many terrible things happened to me today. First, I forgot my wallet,
then while walking to the bus stop someone carelessly drove over the
puddle and got my shoes wet, now I am scolded at the office. I guess I
got up on the wrong side of the bed today.

6.      Pig out – To eat a lot and quickly

Ali just came back from a 3 days 2 nights camp in the jungle. The
moment he reached home, he pigged out and the slept the whole day.

7.      To Steal someone’s thunder – Taking the credit from someone

else
Nobody wants to work with Michael now because he tends to steal
someone’s thunder on his previous group projects.

8.      Tie the knot – To get married

My aunt is finally tying the knot this Monday and my family cannot wait
to attend it in London!

9.      Head over heels – Very excited/joyful, especially when in love

 I am head over heels when I realised there are lots of people reading
and commenting my blog!

10.   Hit the sack - Go to bed or go to sleep

I just had a long day at the training center today. I think I will hit the
sack early today. Good night.

11.   Hold you horses – be patient

I know that this situation is not very convenient for you, but hold your
horses and don’t do something you will regret. Patience is virtue.

12.   A leopard cannot change his spots – You cannot change who you
are
No matter how hard I try, I cannot please everyone I meet. A leopard
cannot change his spots. If you are not happy with who I am, then grab
your bags and leave. I tried.

13.   A drop in the bucket – A very small part of something big/whole

Try not to overwork and spend more time with your family. You are just
a drop in the bucket in this company. The moment you are sick or die,
they will just replace you with someone else. However, your family will
always be there for you.

14.   Bite your tongue – To avoid talking

When your parents are giving you a lecture, just bite your tongue.

15.   Cut to the chase – Leave out all the unnecessary details and get
straight to the point
 I told Sami to just cut to the chase and tell me the whole story. So
know I know everything about your problem. Stay calm because I will
always be here for you.

16.   Don’t count your chickens before they hatch – Don’t rely on

something until you are sure of it
Before taking a risky action, don’t count you chickens before they hatch.
We must wait to have the final results and discuss with everyone about
this situation.

17.   Get over it – To move beyond something that is bothering you

Even though we did not get the award for the best video, we must learn
to get over it because there will be more works and awards to look
forward to.
18.   Go out on a limb – Put yourself in a tough position in order to
support someone/something
I went out on a limb to talk you out of that situation. Now you must
straighten up and find yourself a job and house.

19.   Go to the extra mile – Going above and beyond whatever is

required for the task at hand
If you want to achieve more things than others, you must go to the
extra mile and do things that other people do not do.

20.   Graveyard shift – Working hours from about 12:00 am to 8:00 am.

The time of the day when most other people are sleeping
My father works at graveyard shift as a security guard. We rarely see
him and if we do, he is always sleeping.

21.   He lost his head – Angry and overcome by emotions

After the accident and the death of his wife, Sam just lost his head and
he is no longer the same person we used to know.

22.   Keep your chin up – To remain joyful in a tough situation

No matter how frustrating and depressing it is to lose a competition, we
must keep our chin up because next year we will be tougher and
stronger.

23.   Know the ropes – To understand the details

Don’t worry, Joe. We will show you the ropes in this line of work and
you will be an expert in no time.

24.   Face the music – To accept punishment for something you have

done
After all the years of robberies, rapes, and murder, a gangster leader,
Thomas Shelby is finally caught and now facing the music of his crimes.

25.   Gut feeling – Personal intuition you get, especially when something

may not be right
I told you not to befriend him. I always had this gut feeling about him
ever since I met him.