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SPM ENGLISH PAPER 2 & 3 Techniques
BASED ON THE LATEST FORMAT
JEC MIND BOOST METHOD
ENGLISH MADE EASY
SPECIALLY FOR :
_________________
PREPARED BY : JEC ENGLISH EXPERT MISS CIVIC
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FORMAT OF SPM ENGLISH
1. Paper 1 : Reading (___) -
2. Paper 2 : Writing (___) -
3. Paper 3 : Speaking (___) -
4. Paper 4 : Listening (___) -
PAPER 2 (60M)
1. Part 1 : Short Communicative Msg -
2. Part 2 : Guided Writing -
3. Part 3 : Extended Writing -
- Story, Review, Article OR Report
PAPER 2 (1 HR 30 MINS)
1. Part 1 :
2. Part 2 :
3. Part 3 :
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GOLDEN TIPS TO SCORE HIGH MARKS
Marks Allocation
Do’s and Don’ts
1. 20 minutes : 5 minutes (________),
15 minutes (__________)
2. 3 paragraphs : 1 _______________________
1 _______________________
1 _______________________
3. Use native English phrases that are RELEVANT to the
topic, not forced!
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INFORMAL EMAIL
PERLIS 2022
You received an email from your friend, Julia who needs your advice on what to buy for
her mother as a birthday gift.
Hi,
My mom’s birthday is just around the corner. I would like to surprise her with a birthday
gift. What present should I get her then? Why do you think I should get her that present?
Where can I go to buy her the suggested present?
I'll be waiting for your reply. Bye!
Love,
Julia
To : juliagoh@gmail.com
From : civiclenglui@gmail.com
Subject : Surprise birthday gift for your mom
Hi Julia,
Happy birthday in advance to your mom! I believe no matter what gift you are getting her,
she would adore it as your presence is her best present!
Jokes aside, I do have an incredible suggestion in mind. Your mom strikes me as being
someone who is really trendy so getting her a personalised tote bag from Christy Ng will
never go wrong. You can even choose from a variety of designs as well as colours. Since it
is personalised, her tote bag will be a unique one for sure. Moreover, whenever your mom
uses the tote bag, she will think of you!
I also believe that her new tote bag will make her friends green with envy as she has such
a (thoughtful / considerate) daughter. Alright, one last point to seal the deal is that
Christy Ng’s tote bags are perfect for all occasions! You can purchase the tote bag online
on their website and have it delivered to your doorstep. If you are afraid it will break the
surprise, then head over to their physical stores in either One Utama or Midvalley to get it.
I hope your mom will love the gift and enjoy her red-letter day! Do update me about her
reaction and see you soon!
Best regards,
Civic
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INFORMAL EMAIL
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
To Greet • How are you doing?
• How have you been?
• Glad to hear from you.
• It was a pleasant surprise to hear from you.
To Suggest • I would suggest…
• I recommend that…
• I think it’s a good idea to…
To Advise • You should… I think you need to…
• You have to… It would be good if…
Accepting an • Your suggestion is (brilliant / awesome /
Invitation fantastic)!
• I have absolutely no reason to say no.
• Count me in.
Refusing an • I’m afraid I can’t make it because…
Invitation • Unfortunately, I’ll have to let you down.
• I’m sorry but I’ve already made other plans on
that day.
Giving News • Let me fill you in.
• Well, here’s the latest / here goes.
To Wish • Have fun!
• All the best!
• Enjoy your trip!
• Good luck!
To End the • Well, that’s all for now. Do write soon.
Email • Till I hear from you again.
• Hope to hear from you soon.
• Give my love and regards to everyone.
To Sign Off • Your friend, Best wishes,
• Your cousin, Warm regards,
• Best regards, Sincerely,
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GUIDED WRITING
COHESIVE DEVICES
Show sequence • Firstly, First of all, For starters, First and
of ideas foremost,
• To begin with, To start with,
• Besides, Moreover, Furthermore,
• Secondly, Thirdly, After that, Then,
• Apart from that, Aside from that,
• On top of that, Other than that, Also,
To Start a Point • One important advantage is…
• The first benefit is…
• One of the disadvantages is…
To State • Similarly,
Similar Ideas • Likewise,
• In the same way,
• By the same token,
To State • However, …but…
Contrasting • Although / Even though
Ideas • On the other hand
To Illustrate a • For example, For instance, To quote an
Point example, To further illustrate,
• …such as…, …like…, …namely…
To Show Effect • As a result, consequently, subsequently,
accordingly, as an impact, as a consequence
Synonyms of • Therefore, hence, thus, henceforth, as such
“so”
FOUR MAIN THEMES
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________
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GUIDED WRITING
Do’s and Don’ts
1. 30 minutes : 5 minutes (________),
25 minutes (__________)
2. 5 paragraphs : 1 _______________________
3 _______________________
1 _______________________
3. Write ___________ sentences per paragraph.
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GUIDED WRITING
SELANGOR 2022 (Theme : Science & Technology)
Your class has been talking about electronic gadgets used during online classes. Your
teacher has asked you to write an essay about it as your homework. Your essay must be
written in 125 -150 words.
In your essay, you should write about :
• The best electronic gadget for online learning
• The reasons for it
• Applications you used for online learning
1. Introduction Online classes have become a norm especially during the
___________________ pandemic. To access these online classes, students will need to
___________________ use either a laptop, a tablet or a smartphone. So, what is the best
___________________ electronic gadget for online learning? As a student myself, I
___________________ think that smartphone is definitely the ultimate gadget designed
___________________ for online learning. After all, teenagers and youngsters
___________________ worldwide cannot live without this ubiquitous gadget. Here are
___________________ the reasons why I think smartphone (takes the cake / tops the
___________________ list).
2. Why it is the best For starters, smartphones are extremely convenient for
___________________ students to attend their online classes. This is due to the reason
___________________ that most students, if not all, own a smartphone. It is practical
___________________ and economical as not all families can afford to buy an extra
___________________ tablet or laptop. Besides, they can access their online classes
___________________ without having to allocate a huge space on their desks.
___________________ Indirectly, they have ample of space to write and jot down
___________________ notes. As the maxim goes, this is just like killing two birds with
___________________ one arrow.
3. Why it is the best On top of that, students can also troubleshoot their own
___________________ issues when they use smartphones for online learning. Since they
___________________ are tech-savvy and familiar with their own smartphones, they
___________________ know the reason why the application would lag. They will know
___________________ how to deal with Internet connection issues on the spot.
___________________ Consequently, precious learning time will be wasted.
___________________ Furthermore, students can screen shoot some important notes on
___________________ their smartphones as easy as ABC and this can facilitate online
___________________ learning by leaps and bounds.
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GUIDED WRITING
4. Applications I used Of course, there are a wide array of applications that I
for online learning utilize for online learning. Google Meet, Zoom as well as
___________________ Classin, to name a few, are the applications I use to attend
___________________ virtual classes for school and tuition. Another useful application
___________________ is Youtube where I can stay updated and watch tutorial videos
___________________ anytime, anywhere. In fact, these are most frequently used
___________________ applications on my smartphone right now.
5. Conclusion In a nutshell, smartphones have become students’ best
___________________ friends and it is not difficult to see the reason why. To me, it is
___________________ undeniably the best gadget I use for online learning. Not only
___________________ that, but it is also my go-to gadget to communicate with friends
___________________ and relax myself. However, moderation is the key. As
___________________ responsible students, we ought to know how to use smartphones
___________________ wisely and sensibly.
“The difference between
ordinary and extraordinary
is that little EXTRA.”
- Miss Civic
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EXTENDED WRITING : ARTICLE
Do’s and Don’ts
1. 40 minutes : 5 minutes (think),
30 minutes (write),
5 minutes (check all essays)
2. 5 paragraphs : Around _____ sentences per paragraph.
1 : _______________
3 : _______________
1 : _______________
3. Remember the format!
Title of the article.
By : Civic Ng
FORMAT OF ARTICLE
Title (a catchy one)
By Civic Ng
_______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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PART 3: PENANG 2022
You recently saw this advertisement in an international magazine.
Articles required!
Stop Littering
• What are the main causes of littering?
• What are the consequences of littering?
• How can teenagers help in reducing the amount of litter in our residential areas?
Write us an article answering these questions. The best article will be displayed in the
school magazine.
Stop Littering
Written by: Civic Ng
1. Introduction Pollution from littering is a serious threat to the ecosystem
___________________ and is raising concerns in several countries. As humans are
___________________ mostly to blame for littering, it is critical to comprehend why
___________________ people do it and how to prevent it. After all, it is useless to cry
___________________ over spilt milk.
2. Main causes of So, why do people litter? Littering has become ingrained
littering in society as a result of carelessness and laziness. People toss
___________________ trash whenever and wherever they want just for the sake of
___________________ convenience. They also do not think before they leap as well
___________________ as consider the grave effects of their actions in the long run. In
___________________ fact, many individuals are unaware of or underestimate the
___________________ harm that trash does to the environment.
3. Consequences of Littering may have negative environmental effects in
littering addition to causing the surroundings to be an eye-sore. It is
___________________ unappealing to see trash littered in parks or at the beaches.
___________________ Moreover, one of the most frequent causes of animal extinction
___________________ is plastic littering, and marine life is most significantly
___________________ impacted. Each year, several marine creatures are killed after
consuming improperly disposed waste or being caught in it.
4. How can teenagers Now that we are aware of how harmful and detrimental
help reduce littering littering is, it is time to look into potential solutions. As
___________________ teenagers, we can take part in organized cleanups.
___________________ Environment activists often organize cleanups within different
___________________ areas such as beaches around our vicinity. It will be beneficial to
___________________ the environment, thus beautifying it for the community.
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5. Conclusion By looking into the possible causes, effects and solutions,
___________________ I hope everyone has a better understanding of the crucial
___________________ problems caused by littering, whilst working to create a better
___________________ environment to protect our Mother Earth!
PART 3: PERLIS 2022
You saw this notice in an English language magazine for teens.
Send Us Your Articles!
Leisure Time
• How do teenagers spend their leisure time?
• What are the advantages of leisure time?
• What are the disadvantages of having too much leisure time?
Write us an article answering these questions. The best article will be published in our
monthly magazine.
Leisure Time
Written by: Civic Ng
1. Introduction Leisure time is a time set aside for relaxation, where we
___________________ can get away from studying or doing chores at home. While this
___________________ is a fun time, teenagers should spend their leisure time wisely
___________________ instead of involving themselves in dangerous pursuits such as
___________________ illegal racing, loitering outside shopping malls, or taking drugs,
___________________ to name a few.
2. How teenagers How can teenagers spend their leisure time? In fact, many
spend their leisure activities can be done and they are all beneficial. For indoor
time activities, teenagers can spend their time reading a book, playing
___________________ online games or word puzzles. These activities help to improve
___________________ their logical thinking and solve problems on the fly more
___________________ effectively. As for outdoor activities, teenagers can definitely
___________________ join their friends for a friendly game of basketball, football or
___________________ badminton.
3. Advantages Of course, there are a plethora of advantages that
___________________ teenagers can gain from having adequate leisure time in their
___________________ lives. For starters, they can reduce pent-up stress and let their
___________________ hair down. Outdoor activities which require them to exercise can
___________________ help them to stay hale and hearty. Certain leisure activities can
___________________ also enhance their knowledge by leaps and bounds. As the
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maxim goes, knowledge in youth is wisdom at old age.
4. Disadvantages of However, some teenagers spend too much leisure time on
too much leisure time electronic gadgets. This is disadvantageous as it will affect their
___________________ studies and make them lazy. Many have an addiction to their
___________________ technology devices and spend more than eight hours a day,
___________________ which can be harmful to their brain and eyes. If their leisure time
___________________ is spent watching television all day long, teenagers will also
___________________ become couch potatoes.
5. Conclusion In summary, participating in outside pursuits is good for
___________________ both mental and physical health. Leisure time also needs to be
___________________ spent sensibly so as not to waste precious time. As we all know,
time and tide wait for no man.
“Just DO YOUR BEST,
And GOD WILL DO THE REST.”
Here is wishing all SPM
candidates batch 2022 the
BEST OF LUCK!!!
- Miss Civic
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REPORT : Do’s and Don’ts
1. 40 minutes : 5 minutes (_____________),
30 minutes (____________),
5 minutes (______________________)
2. 5 paragraphs : Around _____ sentences per paragraph.
1 : _____________
3 : _____________
1 : _____________
3. Remember the format!
To : Principal of SMK JEC
From : Civic Ng, Secretary of Leo’s Club
Subject : Educational Trip to State Museum 2023
1. Introduction
_______________________________________
2. ___________
_______________________________________
3. ___________
_______________________________________
4. ___________
_______________________________________
5. Conclusion
_______________________________________
4. 3 types of reports : __________________________
__________________________
__________________________
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As the secretary of the English Language Society, you have been asked to write
a report by your teacher advisor on the society’s recent trip to an interesting
place in Malaysia.
Your report should include :
• The aim of the visit
• The activities carried out
• What students have learned and your recommendations
Write your report in 200-250 words.
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Keep practising
and learning until
you get it right.
If you get tired,
learn to rest…
NOT QUIT.
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EXTENDED WRITING : REVIEW
Do’s and Don’ts
1. 40 minutes : 5 minutes (think),
30 minutes (write),
5 minutes (check all essays)
2. 4-5 paragraphs : Around ____ sentences per paragraph.
3. 1 : _______________________
- General information about the book, movie, place,
accommodation, product
2 : _______________________________________
3-4 : _______________________________________
- style of writing, plot, background music, acting
skills, settings, costumes, special effects, ambience,
location, price, food, service, facilities
5 : ______________________
- Will you recommend? Why?
FORMAT OF REVIEW
1. There must be a title! Eg :
A Movie Review : Ice Road
1. General Information
2. Contents / Describe the place
3. What you liked / enjoyed / disliked
4. Would you recommend it? Why?
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Reviews needed!
We are interested to know about a famous restaurant that you have dined in
recently. State the name and location of the restaurant. Tell us about the
atmosphere and what makes the menu special. Would you recommend the
restaurant to others? Why?
The best review will be published in our magazine.
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EXTENDED WRITING : STORY
Do’s and Don’ts
1. 40 minutes : 5 minutes (__________),
30 minutes (_________),
5 minutes (______________________)
2. 5-6 paragraphs : Around ____ sentences per paragraph.
3. Remember to add in at least ____ conversations and
dialogues to make the essay more interesting.
4. Use ______________, _____________ and _______
______________ to begin your story.
FORMAT OF STORY
1. There must be a title! Eg :
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
1. Introduction
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Resolution
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MODEL STORY
Your teacher has asked you to write a story for a short story competition. The
story must have the title :
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
Your story should include :
• A description of your friend
• How your friend had helped you
Write your story.
Climax
Falling Action
Rising Action
Introduction Resolution
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MODEL STORY
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
“Hey Jess! I’m so glad you can make it!” I beamed.
“How can I miss my best friend’s graduation? Congratulations!” Jess
replied as I enveloped her in a warm hug.
Yes, Jess and I were best friends since secondary school. We had been
through a lot of ups and downs together. And now, I was going to graduate
with honours as a doctor. I had also been chosen as the best graduate of the
year. Gosh, I could not believe how time could whizz by so quickly!
Gradually, I started to trot down memory lane.
Jess and I were poles apart. We met at the tender age of 13. At that time,
Jess looked pretty and had a cheerful smile. She also had an outgoing
personality and was basically a social butterfly. On the other hand, I was as
skinny as a skeleton and I had acnes all over my face. Needless to say, due to
my appearance, I was shy and often felt inferior. Maybe it was the reason why
I became the target of bullies back then.
On that fateful day when we became friends, I was carrying an armload
full of textbooks. Actually, I could just put the textbooks inside the school
locker. However, I took them home on that day because I had a plan. I could
not endure all the bullying anymore. Just when I was deep in thoughts, my
textbooks fell onto the ground as I slipped.
While I was still on the ground, Jess hurried over to help me pick up my
scattered books. Somehow, we ended up walking home together. Along the
way, we chatted with each other. “Tomorrow, let’s walk to school together too!”
Jess said before we parted ways. I looked at her with tears in my eyes,
“Really?” That was how our friendship began. From the age of 13, we walked
to and from school until we were 17 years old. In between these years, I had
become confident as Jess became my pillar of support and encouragement. In
fact, I was blessed to call her my best friend. As university life commenced,
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MODEL STORY
our friendship remained as thick as thieves. And now, Jess attended my
graduation ceremony!
“Hello everyone. I am Mary Chong. Of course, there are many people I
have to thank for being able to come this far. They are my beloved parents,
lecturers and friends. There is, however, a special person whom I must convey
my gratitude to. Without her, there is no Mary Chong. You see, when I was 13
years old, I was the ultimate geek. Bullies love to target me. They bullied me
to an extent that I wanted to end my life.
So, I walked home one day with all of my textbooks. I decided to commit
suicide and I did not want my parents to go to school to collect my textbooks
after I die. I have depression. To cut a long story short, I did not manage to
kill myself that day. My best friend, Jess Ong, came to my rescue. She
befriended me, and she showed me that there is still hope in this world. She
showed me that I mattered, even though I was a nobody at that time. For that,
Jess, I thank you with all my heart!”
Traitor tears rolled down my cheeks involuntarily. My best friend is
the epitome of a friend in need is a friend indeed. I looked at Jess from the
stage, and we exchanged smiles.
Success is no accident. It is
hard work, perseverance,
learning, studying,
sacrifice and most of all,
love of what you are doing
or learning to do.
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PAPER 2 : MARKING SCHEMES
STEP BY STEP : HOW TO CHECK ESSAYS
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COHESIVE DEVICES
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COHESIVE DEVICES
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PAPER 3 : SPEAKING
THE FORMAT
MARKING CRITERIA
Grammar Vocabulary Communicative Overall Spoken
Competence Performance
• Accuracy • Appropriate • Clear expression • Understand task
• Good and relevant • Smooth delivery • Maintain and
mastery of vocabulary • Elaborative develop
sentence • Initiate, maintain interactions
structures and close a • Respond
• Cohesive conversation appropriately
• Confidence • Maintain eye
devices
contact
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PAPER 3 : SPEAKING
TIPS AND TRICKS TO SCORE A HIGH BAND
1. Know your sentence construction.
SUBJECT + VERB + OBJECT
2. Make sure your SUBJECT agrees with your VERB.
Singular Noun + Singular Verb Plural Noun + Plural Verb
The place + is / does / has These places + are / do / have
He / She / It verb + s / es We/ They verb (base form)
I / You am / are
3. Make sure you use the correct TENSE.
4. Use word connectors.
5. If you want the interlocutor to repeat the question, don’t say “Huh?”
Instead, say, “I’m sorry. Can you please repeat?”
6. When you make a mistake and want to restart again, say, “I’m sorry.
Please allow me to restart. For example, …”
7. Stay calm and collected. Remember what Miss Civic has taught you. =)
WORD CONNECTORS
Sequencing your ideas
1. To begin with,…
2. Firstly/ First of all, / For starters, …
3. I’ll begin by saying/ explaining…
4. Besides / Moreover / Furthermore / In addition,
5. Apart from that / Aside from that / On top of that,
6. Secondly, / Thirdly / Next, …
7. Another thing is that …
8. Equally important is / Also,
9. Finally/ Lastly, / Last but not least, …
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PAPER 3 : SPEAKING
WORD CONNECTORS
Justifying your opinion
1. I say this because… / I think this is the case because…
2. My reason for saying this is that.. / I chose this because…
3. This is because…
4. This is due to the reason that…
5. This is in light of the fact that…
6. This is on account of…
7. This is mainly because of…
Giving example
1. For instance, … / For example,… / To illustrate, …
2. …, such as…/ …, namely… / …like…
3. A very good example is… / To be specific, …
Giving contrasts
1. On the other hand, … / Conversely, … / On the contrary, …
2. However, …
3. Even though… / Although…
To link sentences
1. So / As such / Therefore / Hence / Thus / Henceforth
2. As a result / Consequently / Subsequently / Accordingly
3. It is undeniable that… / It goes without saying that…
To show emphasis
1. Indeed, / Certainly, / Of course, / Undoubtedly, / Obviously,
2. In fact, / As a matter of fact,
3. In short, / In other words,
To express similarity
1. Likewise / Similarly / In the same way / In the same manner,
Making conclusions
1. Generally speaking / In conclusion / In summary
2. All in all / By and large / All words in one / To sum up / To wrap up / To
summarise
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PAPER 3 : SPEAKING
WORD CONNECTORS
Saying what you think
1. I think/ don’t think that ...
2. I feel / don't feel that ...
3. I would say that ...
4. I believe/ don’t believe that …
5. In my opinion / In my humble opinion / From my perspective / Frankly
speaking / Personally / Honestly / In my point of view,
Asking your partner's opinion
1. What do you think, ____? / What's your opinion? / What do you say, ___?
2. Do you agree, ___?
Agreeing
1. I (completely) agree with you… / I think you're right about that.
2. I feel (exactly) the same. / That's my opinion too.
3. Absolutely! / Exactly! / Definitely!
4. That’s a good point. / I concur. / I agree. / I see eye to eye with you.
Disagreeing
1. I (disagree / don’t agree) with you. / I beg to differ.
2. I think you (are/ might be) wrong about that.
3. I’m sorry. I don’t think so.
4. I don't think that's the case, because…
Agreeing/ Disagreeing in part
1. You have a point, but … / I see what you mean, but…
Asking for clarification
1. Sorry, could you repeat that please? / Could you say that again?
2. I didn't quite understand what you said.
3. I'm sorry, but I'm not sure what you mean.
4. What did you mean by…? / Can you explain what you said?
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