Table of Contents

 What Is an English Essay?

 Guidelines for Crafting a Flawless English Essay
o 1- Make use of scholarly publications and credible sources
o 2- Maintain a close eye on the vocabulary and grammar norms
o 3- Do the paper’s referencing and structuring precisely
 Different Types of Essays
o 1- Narrative essays
o Topics for narrative essay examples:
o 2- Descriptive essays
o Topics for descriptive essay examples:
o 3- Expository essays
o Topics for expository essay examples:
o 4- Persuasive essays
o Topics for persuasive essay examples:
 What Is the Structure of an English Essay?
o (I) Title
o (II) Introduction part
o (III) Main body of the essay
o (IV) Conclusion part
 General English Essay Topics for Students
 Conclusion
 Frequently Asked Questions

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Bringing perfection to any type of writing work is not easy at all. It becomes more difficult when it comes to essays.
With good research and creative skills, you can definitely write a good English essay Below, I have mentioned a few
points to look for while writing an essay.

1- Make use of scholarly publications and credible sources

All the information and facts used in your essay writing must be from valid sources and scholarly articles. There are
various free websites that may provide ample information on your topic, but it is not necessary that the information
is correct. So, always double and triple-check them. You can go for premium websites so that you will only get
genuine information and scholarly articles. While writing an essay, one may not need to use ornamented language.
Use audience-specific language. Your essay should not compel the reader to use the Oxford dictionary on every line.
If your vocabulary is too difficult to understand, then your essay will not get enough readers. Use simple language to
make communication easy and understandable.

2- Maintain a close eye on the vocabulary and grammar norms

Students from all backgrounds, like English and non-English language speakers, can make grammatical and
punctuation errors. But for new writers, the chance of making mistakes is even greater, and it can ruin the whole
essay. For better and error-free writing, you can even take help from different websites like Grammarly and Quillbot.
After completing your write-up, never forget to proofread to remove all the grammatical and typographical errors.

3- Do the paper’s referencing and structuring precisely

This is an essential part of the writing process as it gives the final touch and beautification to your English essay.
Suppose you make an improper citation and do not put your English essay in the correct format according to the
university guidelines, then slipping from an A grade to a C grade is almost certain. You can also pay someone to do
your assignment at an affordable price. Taking help from professional experts is a wiser idea as they have complete
knowledge of different formats. They will cite your work from the sources and arrange your essay perfectly as per
your requirements.

Always be on the lookout for the aforementioned things before submitting your final essay. Because, at the
university level, everything is strictly monitored, you need to be on the board like others. To get good grades, keep a
margin of error as thin as possible. Read as much as possible related to your essay topic and in general as well to
include suitable information in your writing. Reading is highly essential as it will help you understand how to frame
an essay on different topics. Try to read as much as you can. Doing all these things would be really difficult in the
initial stages. But be patient and work harder to achieve success.

To better understand your essay type, we shall cover the various essay styles in this article. Therefore, don’t forget
to peek at them.

Different Types of Essays

There are four different types of essays. They are as follows:

 Narrative essay
 Descriptive essay
 Persuasive essay
 Expository essay

1- Narrative essays

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In a narrative essay, the writer narrates an event or a story with the help of an essay. While writing these essays, you
can be creative and openly express your personal experience. You must consciously involve and engage your reader
in the story. Readers should feel their active presence in the story narrated by you. If this happens, you can think you
have written a good essay. If not, you must improve yourself for the better.

Topics for narrative essay examples:

 Convey your first day in college.

 What have you done during your summer vacations?
 Describe a spooky incident in your life.
 Something funny happened to you.
 Narrate the story of your life.
 Something overwhelming happened to you.
 Describe the events of your last birthday.
 Narrate the story of when you first time failed your exams.

2- Descriptive essays

As the name suggests, such essays are based on descriptions. A writer describes a place, event or object, or any
event from a memory. But it is not just providing you with a description; rather, the writer creates a picture through
his/her words. Mainly, writers focus on evoking the senses of the readers. They provide a description of the smell,
sound, etc. Descriptive essays are successful when the reader develops the same emotion as the writer felt during
the moment.

Topics for descriptive essay examples:

 Which is your favorite place in your hometown?

 Express the comfort you get in your room.
 What could be your perfect vacation place?
 Who is the person whom you love the most?
 How did you feel when you got your salary?
 How did you feel when you were proposed to by your love?
 Who is your favorite singer and why do you like him/her the most?
 Why do you like Rome?
 Describe your experience when you topped in your classroom.

3- Expository essays

These essays are based on studies and research. Before writing this essay, you must have extensive knowledge and
information about the topic. Expository essays are classified into many types: compare and contrast essays; cause
and effect essays; classification essays; problem and solution essays; definition and process essays. All these types of
essays are part of expository essay writing but have their own uniqueness. The main purpose of writing an
expository essay is to provide useful knowledge to the readers.

Topics for expository essay examples:

 Explain your reasons to admire a specific person.

 Why someone experienced should become a leader?
 Is being strict the only way to control the children?
 What could be the reason for stress among the students?
 Explain how music can create a soothing effect.
 What could be the reason for not working in a team?

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  Why do students prefer to skip school?
 Is the drug harmful or has any side effects?
 Is committing suicide the only solution for teens who are facing academic stress?
 Does smoking provide relief from stress?
 Give a detailed explanation of the effects of marijuana.

4- Persuasive essays

Such essays are completely based on arguments. The primary goal is to make the reader agree with the argument
raised by the writer. Here, the writer brings up facts and data to convince the reader to adhere to your point of view.
Being a writer, one should aim to make the reader believe that your argument has more weight, whether it is a
positive or negative one. In both cases, you must convince the readers to believe your words. Your data can be in the
form of statistical data, facts, or figures to support an argument or an idea.

Topics for persuasive essay examples:

 Is too much money a bad thing?

 Uniforms must be compulsory in schools.
 How long should be the break in school?
 Why bullying students should be banned?
 Is 12 years of age is suitable for babysitting?
 Euthanasia should be banned completely.
 Abortion should be legal.
 Sports should be given more importance than studies.
 Health is more valuable than gold.
 Why should we believe in sharing?

As you can see, many essay types call for various writing strategies, and in order to become an excellent writer, you
must learn how to use each one. Know your essay requirements before you begin writing an English essay. Reading
the information above will help you identify the type of essay you need to write and get started. After defining the
essay style, let’s merely talk about some advice for producing a quality one on your own.

Also Read: College Essay: Sneak Peek into Your Professor’s Expectation

What Is the Structure of an English Essay?

We have already covered the different types of essays and how to write them successfully. The format of the essay is
the upcoming big thing. The majority of students seek online and offline resources for essay writing assistance since
they are unsure of how to format their essays properly. But what if I told you that it’s really not that tough to
understand the essay template? You did hear correctly. All essay types adhere to a comprehensible form. Let’s
examine the pattern that one must use when writing an essay in English.

(I) Title

Provide an apt heading or title to your essay is really important to attract the general readers. Your title should be
appealing and eye-catching to pull the mass audience. It is advisable to select your title after completing your
writing.

(II) Introduction part

The opening part of your English essay must be a broad and informative introduction. This is the area of the essay
where the writer provides a description of his/her essay and introduces the reader to the topic. You must provide a

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brief synopsis of your work in this section. Your essay introduction should contain a thesis statement. As a writer,
you must work judiciously on your introduction. It should be catchy and engaging. One can use a quote that will act
as a hook statement. You can also start the introduction with a question. Such techniques surely make your essay
appealing to readers. To provide a loop in your essay, whatever you write in your introduction must be directly
related to your main body.

(III) Main body of the essay

You might think you can write anything in the body of your essay. But that’s not true at all. The body of the essay is
as important as the introduction of the same piece of writing. Bring the arguments along with supportive evidence.
To make your point of view more convincing, back it up with facts and figures. Nobody wants to believe the
assumptions. Therefore, always prepare strong evidence to support your argument. One needs to do a lot of
research work before starting the essay. One thing to remember while writing the body of the essay is that you
shouldn’t go haphazardly. Often, students make this mistake while writing an essay. You may have an abundance of
information, but unorganised information is of no use. Therefore, always organise your data first and then write it in
the essay.

Your main body can be composed of one or three paragraphs. Each of them depends upon the length of the essay. If
it is a single paragraph, write everything in it. If not, you must evenly distribute your information.

(IV) Conclusion part

The conclusion is the last paragraph of the essay. You can make it just like the introductory paragraph, a bit shorter
and more informative. But remember, it is your last chance to make an impression on your readers. Therefore, here
too, use some statements that leave a lasting impression on readers’ minds. End it with a question that leaves the
reader to think about the essay after completing the reading.

General English Essay Topics for Students

Writing an essay is difficult, but coming up with a topic is much harder. Here are some excellent ideas for college and
high school students who need help with their essays. These are the typical topics that you might thoroughly explore
to write an impeccable and well-structured essay. Just give each of these a short glance:

 Should the fashion industry change its ads concept?

 Do romantic films help or hurt the idea of true love?
 Are only women required to compete in beauty pageants?
 Why do young males develop body image problems?
 How do ads for beauty products affect the minds of men and women?
 Is satire and comedy news a better way of information?
 What is “fake news?”
 Is there any concept of “unbiased reporting?”
 What is the best role for news reporters in a digital era?
 Does reporting by ordinary citizens actually give us better news?
 Will news go out of paper business and become only digital?
 Can brain damage from drugs be reversed?
 What are the effects of marijuana on the brain?
 Can learning to do lucid dreaming help you?
 What is the best treatment for PSTD?
 Is virtual reality more than just for fun?
 Are video games bad for kids?
 How is the Internet affecting our intelligence?
 How will 3-D printing change our future?

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  What research offers the most promising help for disabled people?
 Are self-driving trucks a good idea?
 Is face-detecting software a good way to solve the problem of identity theft?
 How and why are practical quantum computers changing our lives?
 How will 360-degree selfie cameras change the way we share and see our lives?

These are just a few topics for your reference. You can find a tonnes of essay writing topics in the English language
over the internet. For more knowledge, you can take assistance from the do my assignment website services. These
experts from these sites will help you with essay writing as well as provide you with some free essay samples.

Also Read: Simple Yet Significant Things to Remember About Transition Words for Compare and Contrast Essay

Conclusion

Undoubtedly, essays are one of the trickiest pieces of academic writing one can have. They seem easy, but you will
understand the associated complications when you start writing them. One may not be a born essayist, but
spontaneous practice will surely make you able to write a good essay one day. Therefore, to write your essay
expertly, all you need to do is just follow the instructions mentioned above in this blog. First of all, identify what type
of essay you need to write. I have clearly explained the different types of essays above. Please refer to them and
start writing your essay. If you have too many things to do at a time, then you can also pay someone to do your
homework.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: What are the different types of essays in general?

Answer 1: There are four types of essay in which you can write. They are persuasive essay, narrative
essay, expository essay and descriptive essay.
Question 2: How many words should be in an essay?
Answer 2: Your typical essay should be between 300 and 1000 words long if you are in high school.
While as an undergraduate student, you must submit an English essay of between 1500 and 5000
words. Sometimes it can be between 5000 and 6000.

EMAIL
Model Question 1
Read the following email from your cousin, Samantha.

To: samuel@email.com
From: samantha@email.com
Subject: Lack of Motivation during Online Classes

Hi Samuel,
As you know, I have been having online classes at home since the Movement Control Order (MCO) started. Lately, I
am feeling very demotivated to study but I don’t know how to overcome this problem. Should I talk to my parents,

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ask for help from my teachers or just keep my feelings to myself? Do you have any other
suggestions for me?

Regards,
Samantha

In about 80 words, write an email to Samantha to give her some advice.

Model Answer
To: samantha@email.com
From: samuel@email.com
Subject: Do not bottle up your feelings!

Hi Samantha,

First of all, I want you to know that it is completely normal to feel demotivated. However, you should try to talk to
your parents about your feelings. It is important for us to share our feelings with other people so that they can help
us find a solution to our problem. If you find it hard to talk about your feelings, you can write down the things that
you want to say on a piece of paper. The most important thing is not to keep your feelings bottled up. I hope you will
enjoy your online classes.
Regards,

Samuel

USEFUL TIP
When you offer a suggestion, you can give some ideas on how your suggestion can be carried out.

2 Family Outing

Model Question 2
Read the following email from your cousin, Mei Ling.
To: junhong@email.com
From: meiling@email.com
Subject: Family Outing

Hi Jun Hong,
My family and I would like to go for an outing this weekend. Where should we go? Should we go to the zoo, the
beach or the Science Centre? Do you know any other place that is suitable for families to spend time?

Regards,
Mei Ling

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In about 80 words, write an email to Mei Ling to give her some advice.

Model Answer

To: meiling@email.com
From: junhong@email.com
Subject: Family Outing

Hi Mei Ling,
A family outing during the weekend is a great idea! I wish to go on a trip too. I think you and your family should go to
the beach.
At the beach, there are many activities that you can do. You can go swimming with your siblings. You can also build
sandcastles or collect seashells. Once you are tired from all the excitement, you can have a relaxing picnic with your
family. I think you and your family will have a blast at the beach!

Regards,
Jun Hong

USEFUL TIP
The subject of an email should briefly summarise what the email is mainly about.

Linda

POSTCARD
Model
Thank You
Model Question

Read the following postcard from your neighbour, Daniel.

Dear Shafiq, Stamp

I am coming back from the village tomorrow. Would To: you like some fresh fruits, traditional handicrafts or some
local snacks? Is there anything else that you want? Let Shafiq Farhain, me know. I want to thank you for taking care
of my cats Lot 80, Lorong Manggis, while I was away. 66788 Ipoh,
Hope to hear from you soon. Perak.
Daniel
In about 80 words, write a postcard to Daniel to let him know what you want.

Model Answer

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1 Dear Daniel, Stamp

2 It is my pleasure to take care of your cats. They are

so adorable and fun to play with.
3 Thank you for offering to bring me a gift from your
village. If it is not too much trouble, I would like to have To:
some fresh fruits. As you know, I love to eat local fruits Daniel Shah,
4
such as mangosteen and rambutan. I heard that your Kampung Delima,
village is famous for its big and sweet mangoes. Please Teluk Intan, 36000,
bring me some fresh fruits when you come back. I can Perak.
share them with my parents as they love to eat fruits
as well. 7
5 Well, take care and have a great time.
6 Daniel

1 Greet your friend 5 Provide a simple closing statement

2 Start by referring to the information 6 Sign your name
given in the question 7 Write your friend’s name and address
3 Suggest a souvenir REMEMBER!
4 Give good reasons to support your
recommendation

A postcard is a short letter, so the rules for writing

letters also apply here.

Model Question
Report
As the Head Prefect, you noticed that some students in your school did not follow the Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP) set by the Ministry of Education. In about 120 words, write a report to your principal about the
situation. You may use the notes below to help you.

-Current
-situation in
-school
-Students did not Effects of
follow SOP the current situation

Report on
students
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Role played by Suggestions
Prefect Board to overcome
problem

Write your report.

Introduction
• State the purpose of the report
Body
• Current situation in school – students dispose their used masks carelessly
• Effects of the current situation – unhygienic – troublesome for cleaners
• Suggestions to overcome problem – put up posters
Conclusion
• Explain the actions that will be taken by the Prefect Board

Model Answer
Report on Students’ Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

This is a report on the students of SMK Seri Harum who did not follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) set
by the Ministry of Education. As we all know, one of the most important SOP is wearing a face mask at all times
when in school.
Recently, a survey was carried out by the Prefect Board to see if students are following the SOP. It was found that
some students have not been disposing their used masks properly. Students have been carelessly leaving their used
masks on the ground or in their desk drawers. The situation is especially bad after recess and right
before school ends.
It is important to not simply discard our used masks. Firstly, it pollutes the environment. It is also very unhygienic. If
the mask is contaminated, it will expose other people to harmful bacteria and viruses. Moreover, it troubles the
cleaning workers who will have to pick up after these irresponsible students.

According to the SOP, used masks must be folded and tied with the earloops so that they do not unravel. Then, they
should be wrapped with a layer of tissue paper before they are thrown into the dustbin. The school should put up
posters about this matter around the school. This will remind students to follow the SOP at all times.

Finally, the Prefect Board will also keep an eye on the students. Anyone who does not follow the SOP will be directly
reported to the Discipline Master. This will ensure that the school remains safe during the pandemic.

WORD Bank
adherence – following rules
discard – throw away
contaminated – not safe to be used anymore

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unravel – become loose

111 Imported Waste

Model Question Article

Recently, the issue of imported waste has been making waves in our country. In about
120 words, write an article for your school magazine to talk about your opinion on
the issue. You may use the notes below to help you.

-Downside of recycling
-Concept of Imported waste recycling Imported waste
-Proper waste Illegal recycling management factories

Write your article.

Introduction
• Explain the concept of recycling
Body
• Downside of recycling – incorrect way of recycling – risk of pollution
• Imported waste – from other countries – earn money
• Illegal recycling factories – not monitored – bigger chance of pollution
Conclusion
• Stress on the importance of proper waste management

Model Answer
Imported Waste

Recycling is the process of turning old unwanted materials into new materials that can be reused. This way we will
use less of the earth’s natural resources that are depleting at a fast pace. Many types of materials can be recycled
such as paper, metals, glass and plastic.

However, there is also a downside to recycling. When it is not done correctly, recycling can lead to pollution. For
example, some materials are not suitable to be recycled. These materials are often burned or buried in the ground. If
they are burned, the burning process will release dangerous chemicals into the air. If they are
buried into the ground, they will contaminate the soil.

Apart from that, there is the issue of imported waste. Imported waste is when a country imports waste from another
country for recycling. This is mostly done to earn money from the recycling process. Malaysia is also involved in the
business of imported waste. In 2018, Malaysia imported more than 1 million tonnes of waste from countries such as
the US, the UK and South Korea.

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However, much of the waste were imported through illegal means. The recycling factories are operating without
permission from the authorities. In other words, the recycling process is not monitored. As a result, there is an even
bigger chance of air and soil pollution as well as other environmental damage.

In conclusion, proper waste management and recycling are important for Malaysia to become a truly well-developed
country. This includes the issue of imported waste as we also do not want to become the rubbish bin of the world.

WORD Bank
resources – materials that can be used
depleting – becoming less
damage – harm

Model
112 Earth Day Celebration
Model Question Speech

You have been asked to deliver a speech in conjunction with Earth Day celebration in your school. In about 120
words, write a speech. You may use the notes below to help you.

Earth Day
– to make people aware of the importance of keeping our planet healthy and clean
-Learn more about an Cook a healthy Give away items that environmental issue meal are no longer in use

Write your speech.

Introduction
• Brief history of Earth Day
• Purpose of speech – three activities to save the earth
Body
• Learn more about an environmental issue – share knowledge with classmates
• Cook a healthy meal – vegetables and beans – organic meat
• Give away items that are no longer of use – reuse and recycle
Conclusion
• Everyone can play a part in saving the earth

Model Answer
The very first Earth Day was celebrated on 22 April 1970. This day was created by American Senator, Gaylord Nelson,
to make people aware of the importance of keeping our planet healthy and clean. Earth Day is a perfect time to

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reflect about what you are doing to help protect the environment. Today, I would like to suggest three simple
activities that we can carry out to save the earth.

The first activity is to learn more about the environment. Earth Day is a good time to make a commitment to learn
more about the environment and how we can help to protect it. Read up on an issue such as pollution, endangered
species, water shortages, recycling and climate change. Alternatively, learn about a region you have never
encountered before, like the Arctic, the desert or the rainforest. Then give a short presentation to your class to share
what you have learnt.
The next activity is to cook a special Earth Day meal. Plan a menu that introduces locally produced food which is
healthy and has minimal impact on the environment. Use vegetable and bean products as these use less resources to
grow. If you would like to eat meat, look for locally-produced organic meat.

Lastly, look into your closets and cupboards, and remove the things that are no longer useful to you. By giving away
your old toys to younger children, you will learn two lessons. One is about giving to others and the second is about
reusing and recycling instead of discarding things. Encourage your parents to do the same with
their clothes, electrical appliances and books.

Every one of us can do something to help the planet on Earth Day. Although our individual efforts may seem like a
drop in the ocean, everything we do to help the planet counts, such as opting to walk to school or helping to clean
up litter from our neighbourhood park! Thank you.

WORD Bank IDIOMS

encountered – discovered or experienced a drop in the ocean – having a small
impact – the effect of something impact on an important issue
discarding – throwing away

INFO CORNER
Recycling one aluminium can saves enough energy to listen to a full album on your Ipod.
Recycling 100 cans could light your bedroom for two weeks.

Model
113 Replying to a Cousin Who Wishes to Visit

Model Question Informal letters

Your cousin has written to ask if she can visit you during the school holidays. In about 120 words, write her a reply to
let her know that she is welcome to stay with you.
You may use the notes below to help you.

• Mention the places of interest that you will be taking her to visit
• Ask if she would like other arrangements to be made
• Request that she forward her flight details so that you can greet her at the airport
• Express your delight that she will be visiting

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Write your letter.

Introduction
• Express your pleasure that she is coming to visit
• Let her know that she is welcome to stay with you

Body
• She is coming at the right time – to witness the Harvest Festival
• Mention the places that you will be taking her to visit – Mount Kinabalu foothills, Poring
Hotsprings, island-hopping, etc
• Request that she forward her flight details so that you can greet her at the airport
• Ask if she would like other arrangements to be made

Conclusion
• Look forward to welcoming her to Kota Kinabalu

Model Answer

38 Jalan Penampang,
88300 Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah.

2 May 202_

Dear Cousin Meera,

How wonderful to hear that you are planning to come to Kota Kinabalu for a visit. Of course you are most welcome
to stay with me.

You are coming at the right time indeed. The month of May is very festive and colourful as Sabahans celebrate the
Harvest festival, or Pesta Kaamatan. The month- long celebration culminates in a grand ceremony at the end of May.
You will be just in time to witness it.

I would also like to show you around Kota Kinabalu. We must take a drive up to the foothills of the majestic Mount
Kinabalu. The Poring Hotsprings is nearby and we can stop to take a dip in the water. I will also arrange for us to go
on an island-hopping trip. There are three islands off the coast which are absolutely fabulous for snorkelling. I am
sure you will enjoy the clear blue water and the beautiful beaches.

Do let me know if you would like other arrangements to be made. Please forward your flight details to me so that I
can be at the airport to greet you. I am delighted that you will be visiting and I look forward to welcoming you to the
Land Below the Wind.

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Your cousin,
Vanessa

WORDBank
culminates – to bring something to a dramatic end
witness – to experience an important event
majestic – impressive and grand
island-hopping – going from one island to another quickly

Newspaper Report on Floods

Model Question Report

You are a reporter working for a newspaper. In about 120 words, write a report on the flood situation in East
Malaysia. You may use the notes below to help you.

Include the following details:

• Number of people affected
• Road closures
• Buildings affected
• Cause of floods – heavy and continuous rain, water overflow from river
• Report from Meteorological Department

Write your report.

Introduction
• 800 evacuees – shelter at relief centres – flood situation worsened

Body
• Rising water level – many residents – low-lying areas – trapped at home
• Main roads submerged, buildings and offices affected
• Heavy rain and flood waters from Upper Rejang River – above alert level
• Sibu outskirts – roads inaccessible to small vehicles
Conclusion
• Meteorological department – maintained orange-alert warning – rain clouds hovering
above affected areas
Model Answer
KUCHING, Mon. – Some 800 evacuees sought shelter at relief centres as the flood situation in Sibu in central Sarawak
worsened. Many residents in the low-lying areas were trapped at home due to the rising water level.
Several main roads, including Jalan Nyabor and Jalan Central were submerged. Among the affected buildings were
the Sarawak House shopping complex, two hotels and a petrol station.
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Heavy rain and flood waters overflowing from the Upper Rejang River have worsened the situation. An official at the
state flood operations room said that the river had remained above the alert level for the past three days. She said
that five roads in Sibu outskirts were under 0.5 metres of water and inaccessible to small vehicles. These roads
include Jalan Salim, Jalan Stabau and Jalan Bawang Assan.
The Meteorological Department has maintained an orange-alert warning for all surrounding areas due to rain clouds
hovering above the affected areas.

WORDBank
evacuees – people who are taken from a dangerous place and sent to safety
submerged – to be under the surface of water
outskirts – areas far away from the town centre
inaccessible – difficult or impossible to travel to
hovering – floating in the air in the same spot

Model
115 Report on Abandoned House

Model Question Report

You are a journalist working for a newspaper. In about 120 words, write a report about an abandoned house in a
housing area for the newspaper. You may use the notes below to help you.

• Abandoned house in Taman Orkid – eyesore to residents

• Overgrown with weeds and strewn with rubbish
• House in filthy condition – stench of rubbish
• Hideout for drug addicts
• Petty thefts on the rise
• Home for stray dogs and cats
• Residents want authorities to take action against owner
• Statement from councillor – notice to the owner

Write your report.

Introduction
• Abandoned house in Taman Orkid – eyesore to residents

Body
• Corner lot – overgrown with weeds and strewn with rubbish
• House in filthy condition – past two years
• Hideout for drug addicts
• Petty thefts on the rise
• Home for stray dogs and cats – endure stench
• Residents want authorities to take action against owner

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Conclusion
• Statement from councillor – notice to the owner – clean up within seven days –
otherwise – council will clean up – bill owner for costs

Model Answer
An abandoned house at Jalan Anggerik 2/4, Taman Orkid, Shah Alam, has become an eyesore to the residents of the
area.
The house, which is situated at a corner lot, is overgrown with weeds and strewn with rubbish. The house has been
in this filthy condition for the past two years. The Chairman of the Residents’ Association, Encik Rashid Abdullah,
who lives opposite the house, said that the house is a good hideout for drug addicts. Coincidentally, the occurrences
of petty thefts around the neighbourhood have also been on the rise recently. His house has already been broken
into twice and he says that he fears for the safety of his family.
The house has also become home to stray dogs and cats which are a nuisance in the area. Residents living nearby
have to endure the stench emanating from the house. A resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said the
windows are so dirty that even if he stands close to them, he will not be able to see the inside of the house. He urged
the Shah Alam City Council to take action against the owner.

Shah Alam Councillor Puan Ana Razak said that the council would send a notice to the house owner, ordering him to
clear the rubbish within seven days. ‘If the owner fails to do so, the council will clean up the house and bill the owner
for the costs of the clean-up,’ she added.

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hideout – a place where somebody goes when they do not want anybody to find them
stench – a very strong, unpleasant smell
emanating from – coming from
anonymous – (of a person) with a name that is not known or made public

Model
116 Report on Fire in National Park
Model Question Report
You are a reporter working for a tabloid, The Penang News. In about 120 words, write a report about a fire which
broke out in the Penang National Park. You may use the notes below to help you.

Include the following details in your report:

• Eight hectares of forest affected
• Fire started at 3.00 p.m. – spread quickly
• Dry spell and strong winds
• Rescue personnel and fire engines – Teluk Bahang Fire Station
• Rescue efforts hampered by lack of water supply
• Firemen forced to use water from nearby lake
• Took four hours to bring blaze under control

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• No reports of property damage
• Cause of fire unknown

Write your report.

Introduction
• Fire raged across eight hectares of forest – Penang National Park Body
• Fire started at 3.00 p.m. – thick smoke – spread quickly – due to dry spell and strong winds
• Twelve firemen and two fire engines – Teluk Bahang Fire Station – brought blaze under control
• Statement from fire chief – rescue efforts hampered by lack of water supply
• Firemen forced to use water from nearby lake
• Took four hours to bring blaze under control
• No reports of property damage

Conclusion
• Park officials unable to identify cause of fire – declined further comment pending investigations

Model Answer

PENANG, Tues. – Fire raged across eight hectares of forest in the Penang National Park yesterday.

The fire brigade was called in at around 3.00 p.m. Thick smoke billowed as the fire spread quickly due to the current
dry spell and strong winds.

Twelve firemen in two fire engines from the Teluk Bahang Fire Station brought the blaze under control by 7.00 p.m.

Teluk Bahang Fire and Rescue Department Chief Samsul bin Zakaria said a lack of water supply had hampered the
firemen’s efforts to extinguish the blaze. Firemen were forced to utilise water from a nearby lake to supplement the
water supply.

As a result, he said, the firemen took close to four hours to bring the raging flamesunder control in the hilly area.
There were no reports of property damage in the area. Park officials were unable to identify the cause of the fire.
The officials declined further comment pending investigations.

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billowed – the movement of smoke spiralling upwards

spell – a short period of time during which something lasts
hampered – made more difficult or complicated
supplement – adding to the existing supply
pending – until something happens

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117 Residential Area
Model Question Report

You are the Chairman of the residents’ committee of your neighbourhood. In about 120 words, prepare a report for
the town council on the improvements that are needed in your neighbourhood. You may use the notes below to
help you.
• Only one access road – flooded during heavy downpour
• Lack of public transport – nearest bus stop – 2 km away
• No telephone lines for six months – most people have their own mobile phones
– feeble excuse given by telephone company
• Traffic congestion caused by night market – dedicated space needed

Write your report.

Introduction
• Improvements needed in Sunnyvale Park, PJ

Body
• Only one access road – flooded during heavy downpour
• Problem highlighted in newspaper – require an alternative road
• Lack of public transport – nearest bus stop – two kilometres away – inconvenient,
especially for senior citizens – extending bus route
• No telephone lines – own mobile phones – feeble excuse given by telephone company
– no Internet connection
• Traffic congestion caused by night market – require dedicated space for traders

Conclusion
• Hope town council will take action to remedy the problems immediately

Model Answer

IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED IN SUNNYVALE PARK, PETALING JAYA

The residents of Sunnyvale Park would like to highlight a few areas that require
improvement and upgrading in the neighbourhood and victiny.

The first problem concerns the access road to Sunnyvale Park. At present, there

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is only one main road servicing six residential areas, including Sunnyvale Park. When
it rains heavily, the road gets flooded, thus blocking off the only means of access for
residents. The problem has been highlighted in the newspaper many times, but nothing
has been done to solve the problem. The residents want another road to be built as
an alternative.
The second problem is the lack of public transportation servicing Sunnyvale
Park. The nearest bus stop is located some two kilometres from the entrance to our
neighbourhood. Not all residents have private vehicles and it is inconvenient and taxing
for residents, especially senior citizens, to walk that far. We would like the authorities
to consider extending the bus route to cover our area.

The residents have also been without telephone lines since we moved in six
months ago. When we contacted the service provider, we were told that there was no
urgency to install telephone lines as most people had their own mobile phones. We
feel that this is a feeble excuse. It has caused a lot of inconvenience to those who
cannot afford mobile phones.

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Lastly, we need a dedicated space for the night market, which is currently in
an inconvenient area and causes traffic congestion. The situation is worsening as the
number of stalls is on the increase.

There are many improvements that need to be carried out in Sunnyvale Park. It
is hoped that the town council will take the necessary steps to remedy the problems
as soon as possible.

Prepared by,

Rahman Yahya
(RAHMAN YAHYA)
Chairman
Sunnyvale Park Residents’ Association

WORDBank
taxing – needing a great amount of physical or mental effort
extending – making something longer or larger
urgency – the state of being important and needing to be dealt with immediately
feeble – not good or effective
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dedicated – set aside for a specific purpose
remedy – a means of correcting or improving something

odel
118 Report on Discovery of Rare Python

Model Question Report

You are a reporter for a local daily. In about 120 words, write a report on the
discovery of a rare python. You may use the notes below to help you.

30kg python – also known as batik python – caught and released back
into the wild – caused a scare in village – villagers alerted Civil Defence
Unit – personnel saw snake heading towards thick bush – had to
wait an hour – professionals managed to capture snake – dangerous – can
swallow goat or child – villagers relieved – no casualties or property damage –
Officer advised villagers – not to attempt to catch snakes – call for professional help

Write your report.

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Introduction
• A rare four-metre long python discovered – Kampung Becah Keranji, Pasir Putih
Body
• 30-kilogramme python – also known as batik python
• Caught and released back into the wild
• Python caused a scare in village – villagers alerted Civil Defence Unit
• Personnel saw snake heading towards thick bush – had to wait an hour – professionals
managed to capture snake
• Professionals said snake had to be caught – dangerous – can swallow goat or child
• Villagers relieved – no casualties or property damage
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Conclusion
• Officer advised villagers not to attempt to catch snakes on their own
• They should call for professionals and wait for help to arrive

Model Answer

KOTA BHARU, Mon. – A rare four-metre long python was caught by Civil Defence
personnel at Kampung Becah Keranji, Pasir Putih.
The 30-kg reticulated python, also known as the batik python because of its body
patterns, was later released back into the wild.
Civil Defence officer, Lt. Muda Karim Hussin said the villagers alerted the unit
after the snake caused a scare in the village on Sunday night.
He said it took about an hour for the personnel to capture the python.
‘When we arrived here, we saw the snake heading towards the thick bush. We
had to wait for an hour before our professionals managed to capture it,’ he added.

According to the professionals, the snake had to be captured as it was dangerous

and could swallow a goat or even a little child.
The villagers were relieved that the snake had been caught and that there were
no casualties or reports of property damage in the village.
Lt. Muda Karim advised local villagers who encounter such snakes not to try and
catch them on their own. They should instead call the professionals and monitor the
whereabouts of the snake while waiting for help to arrive.

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reticulated – built, arranged or marked like a net, with many small squares
the wild – a natural environment that is not controlled by people
casualties – people who are killed or injured in a war or an accident
monitor – to check on something regularly

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Model
119 Report on Illegal Logging Activities

Model Question Report

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You are a reporter working with a local daily. In about 120 words, write a report on
the illegal logging activities being carried out in a nearby area. You may use the notes
below to help you.

• Illegal logging still a rampant problem

• Based on tip-off from resident – news crew visited site in Selayang
• Saw evidence of logging tracks on hill
• Loggers adept at dodging the authorities – move to another site when one is
raided
• Timber transported at night through residential areas
• Lorries using a different route – evade the authorities
• Residents want the authorities to put a stop to illegal logging activities in the
area

Write your report.

Introduction
• Illegal logging is still a rampant problem
Body
• Tip-off received from resident – news crew visited site in Selayang
• Saw many logging tracks on hill
• Resident – claims illegal loggers very adept at dodging law enforcers – move to another
site when raided
• Timber transported at night through residential areas
• Another resident used to see timber lorries at night – emerging from jungle – now all
quiet – suspects lorries using a different route – evading the authorities
Conclusion
• Residents want authorities to put a stop to illegal logging activities in the area

Model Answer

REPORT ON ILLEGAL LOGGING ACTIVITIES IN SELAYANG

Although there have been concerted crackdowns on illegal logging over the past
few years, the problem is still rampant.

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Based on a tip-off from a resident, a team from the Daily News visited the site in
Selayang. We saw many logging tracks on the hill near Empangan Batu in Ulu Yam,
which can only be seen from the top of a hill in Taman Selayang Mulia.
According to a resident, illegal loggers seem very adept at dodging law enforcers
and they move to another site when one is raided. For example, lorries carrying timber
from an illegal logging area in Selayang Utara are sneaking out at night through the
residential areas to evade the authorities.
Another resident, who lives near the site, said he used to see huge 16-wheeler
lorries laden with timber emerging from the jungle at night opposite his house.
However, he said that now all is quiet. He suspects that the lorries are using a different
route and, as evidence, he pointed to the logging track visible on the hill.
The residents hope the Selangor Forestry Department and the Selayang Municipal
Council will put an immediate stop to the illegal logging activities in the area.
WORDBank

crackdowns – actions taken against an undesirable or illegal activity

rampant – happening frequently
adept – highly skilled
dodging – avoiding somebody or something, especially in a dishonest way

Model
120 Report on Excursion for School Newsletter

Model Question Report

The members of the Recreation Club of your school recently went on a three-day
excursion. In about 120 words, write a report on the trip for the school newsletter.
You may use the notes below to help you.

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Include the following details in your report:
• 24 members participated
• Packed camping gear, food, first-aid kit, water
• 8.00 a.m. bus to Lumut, ferry to island
• Arrived 3.00 p.m., set up camp, swimming, built a campfire
• Next day – jungle trekking, picnic, swimming and beach volleyball
• Third day – packed – cleaned up campsite – headed home

Write your report.

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Introduction
• Merdeka weekend – Recreation Club – excursion to Pulau Pangkor
Body
• 24 members participated
• Packed camping gear, food, first-aid kit, plenty of water
• Left KL at 8.00 a.m., boarded bus to Lumut, boarded ferry to island arrived at 3.00
p.m.
• Set up camp – swimming in sea, campfire at night
• Next day – jungle trekking, picnic at waterfalls, evening – swimming and beach volleyball
• Third day – packed – cleaned up campsite – returned home
Conclusion
• Enjoyable trip – hope more members will participate in the next excursion

Model Answer

EXCURSION TO PULAU PANGKOR

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During the Merdeka weekend, the members of the Recreation Club went on
a three-day excursion to Pulau Pangkor. There were altogether 24 members who
participated in the excursion.
We left Kuala Lumpur at 8.00 a.m., armed with our camping gear, food, a first-
aid kit and plenty of water. We took a bus to Lumut and then took the ferry across to
the island. We arrived at the island at 3.00 p.m.
Our team leader, Halim Radzi, instructed us to locate a suitable spot on the
beach to set up our camp. We spent two hours getting settled in and then spent the
rest of the evening swimming. In the evening we built a campfire and cooked dinner.

The next day, we all went jungle trekking and explored the island. We located a
waterfall where we decided to have a picnic. In the afternoon we slowly made our way
back to camp and spent the rest of the evening swimming and playing beach volleyball.
The next day, we woke up early and began packing. We made sure that we cleaned
up the campsite before leaving. We headed to the jetty and boarded the ferry to
Lumut. We then took the bus back to Kuala Lumpur.

It was indeed an enjoyable trip. It is hoped that more members will participate
in the next excursion organised by the club.

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WORDBank

excursion – a short journey or trip

gear – the equipment or clothing needed for a particular activity
locate – to find the exact position of something
jetty – a platform for boats to pick up and drop off passengers

Model
121 Newspaper Report on Bee Attack

Model Question Report

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You are a journalist working for a local daily. In about 120 words, write a newspaper
report based on the following notes you made about a bee attack. You may use the
notes below to help you.

Victim in lorry with grandson – suddenly swarm of bees entered lorry – both
alighted – grandfather pushed grandson back into lorry – wound up windows –
grandson powerless to help – nearby residents heard shouts – man removed shirt
– set it on fire – bees flew away – victims rushed to hospital – died from allergic
reaction to bee venom

Write your report.

Introduction
• Sixty-year-old man died protecting grandson from swarm of bees

Body
• Victim in lorry with grandson
• Suddenly swarm of bees entered lorry
• Stopped lorry – both alighted
• Grandfather pushed grandson back into lorry – wound up windows
• Grandson powerless to help grandfather
• Nearby residents heard shouts – man removed shirt – set it on fire – bees flew away
• Victims rushed to hospital – dead on arrival – died from allergic reaction to bee venom

Conclusion
• Grandson – very sad – never forget grandfather’s sacrifice

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Model Answer
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KLANG, Mon. – A sixty-year-old man died protecting his grandson from being
attacked by a swarm of bees in Hulu Langat.

V. Lingam, 60, and his grandson, M. Gunaseelan, 12, were in a lorry heading to
a temple in Section 2, South Estate, Carey Island, when the bees attacked them at
5.30 p.m. yesterday.

Gunaseelan said the windows of the lorry were wound down and the bees suddenly
flew in.

‘When we saw the swarm of bees enter the lorry, my grandfather stopped the
lorry and we both hastily got out.’

‘My grandfather grabbed me and shoved me back into the lorry, and I wound up
the windows,’ he added.

Gunaseelan said he saw the bees attacking his grandfather, but he was powerless
to do anything.
He said that some nearby residents heard their shouts and a man took off his shirt
and set it on fire, causing the bees to fly away.

Both Lingam and Gunaseelan suffered stings on their bodies and were rushed to
the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital in Klang. Lingam was pronounced dead on
arrival. He died from allergic reaction to bee venom. Gunaseelan is reported to be
in stable condition after treatment.

When interviewed, Gunaseelan expressed great sadness at the loss of his

grandfather.

‘I will never forget how he sacrificed his life for me,’ he said.

WORDBank

pronounced – said something officially or publicly

allergic – caused by a medical condition that makes you react badly or feel ill when
you eat or touch a particular substance
venom – a poisonous liquid that some snakes, spiders, etc. release when biting or stinging

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Model
122 How to Make an Ornament with Seashells

Model Question Processes and Procedures

Your cousin has just returned from a seaside holiday with an impressive collection
of seashells. In about 120 words, explain to her how a decorative ornament can be
made with seashells. You may use the notes and pictures below to help you.
1. 2.

Glue

Cut cardboard into shape of a Use a brush – spread glue all over
heart – punch a hole at the top cardboard
3. 4.

Glue Glue
Glue on seashells one by one – Use coloured beads or sand to fill
avoid the punched hole gaps – allow to dry
5. 6.

Glue

Repeat process on other side Slip a ribbon through the hole

7.

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Write your essay.

Introduction
• Many decorative ornaments can be made with seashells – a simple one – heart-shaped
hanging ornament
• Items needed – heavy cardboard, strong glue, coloured beads and seashells

Body
• Cut cardboard into shape of a heart – punch a hole at the top of cardboard – use a
brush and spread glue all over cardboard
• Glue on seashells one by one – arrange carefully – minimal gaps in between seashells
– avoid the punched hole on the cardboard
• Use coloured beads or sand to fill gaps – allow to dry – repeat process on other side
of cardboard

Conclusion
• Once ornament is completely dry – slip a ribbon through hole – hang in a suitable
place

Model Answer

There are many decorative ornaments that can be made with seashells. A simple
one would be a heart-shaped hanging ornament. The items you will need are heavy
cardboard, strong glue, coloured beads and of course your collection of seashells.
First, cut the cardboard into the shape of a heart. Then, punch a hole at the top
of the cardboard. Next, use a brush and spread glue all over the cardboard. Allow the
cardboard to dry completely.
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Next, glue on your seashells one by one on the cardboard. Arrange them carefully
to ensure that there are minimal gaps in between the seashells. Take care not to cover
the punched hole on the cardboard. Once you have covered the entire cardboard with
seashells, use the coloured beads to fill in the gaps in between the seashells so that the
cardboard is completely covered. You may also use sand to give it a more natural look.
Allow your ornament to dry for at least a day. You may choose to repeat the process
on the other side of the cardboard.
Once the ornament is completely dry, slip a ribbon through the hole and hang it
on a suitable place.

WORDBank

minimal – the very least possible

slip – to put something somewhere quickly

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