ANSWER SCHEME

9/11/2020
FORMAT - 3m
• Appropriate greeting – 1m
• Purpose of the talk – 1m
• Appropriate closing – 1m

CONTENT - 10m
• Use ALL the notes given - 8m
• Add your own ideas - 4m

LANGUAGE – 20m
TOTAL: 35 marks
APPROPRIATE GREETING OF A
SPEECH/TALK
Good morning to the respected principal, teachers, and my dear friends. Principal /
Principle X

A very good morning to the respected principal, honorable teachers and fellow Careful on the
friends. audience. Read the
question properly.
Good morning everyone.
Tone of speech can be
Good morning, students. formal and informal
depending on the
audience and purpose
of talk (sharing,
competition etc.)
PURPOSE OF THE TALK
Today I would like to present a talk on the …..(title)… Title taken from
the question
I am here to deliver a speech on …(title)

I have been invited by the Leo Club to give you some tips on …. (title)

I am here to talk about ….

APPROPRIATE CLOSING
Thanks for listening and all the best!

Thank you for listening and please stay safe.

Thank you for your attention.

Thank you.

Thank you for lending me your ears. (Not necessarily

appropriate)
PLAN YOUR ESSAY (WHAT TO WRITE)
CONCLUSION GREETINGS (SHORT PARAGRAPH)
• Summarise some points • Greeting
CONTENT • Hope of action and effect • Introduce yourself
• State content • Purpose of speech
• Example
• Cause
• Effect
• Additional SPEECH INTRODUCTION
C9,C10,C11,C12 ESSAY • Find keyword
information
• Create a general
statement about the
keyword
CONTENT • Create a problem
CONTENT
• State content
• State content statement
• Example • Thesis statement/title
• Example
• Cause
• Cause
• Effect
• Effect
• Additional C5,C6,C7,C8 • Additional
information C1,C2,C3,C4
information
 A very good morning to the principal, teachers and fellow friends. My Greeting – 1m
name is Joshua and I am the president of our school Counselling Club. Last Introduce yourself
weekend, I was given a chance to attend a seminar on ‘Stress Management’
so today I would like to share some of the inputs especially on the causes Purpose – 1m
and way of leading a stress-free life.
Keyword: STRESS
It has recently become a common thing among teenagers to have a General statement
stress. However, many are still failing to acknowledge the fact which on the KW.
consequently makes it hard for them to manage the stress. This, as a result, Problem statement
caused them to lead a very unhealthy life, mentally. There are many causes and effect.
Thesis statement.
of stress and ways to lead a stress-free life.

Firstly, it could be due to loss of friends. For example, some people are C1 – 1m
having a mental torture because they are being ignored by their classmate.
Some are getting a silent treatment from their close friends. Both are C5 – 1m
causing stress to the victim because it is undeniable that humans need
friends in their life to keep them sane. Having to keep all the feelings to
themselves and there is no one to talk to, could make one lose their sanity.
 Other than that, it could be caused by major illness faced by some C2 – 1m
people like being diagnosed with cancer or having albinism which makes
them an albino. These diseases affect their physical appearance such as
losing hair, being skinny and having an all-white hairs on body and face and
consequently damage their self-esteem. This feeling of unworthiness could C6 – 1m
cause them to have a great stress or worst, depression.

Another common reason behind teenager’s stressful life is their

unsupportive surrounding that comes from people who are close to them
such as friends and family. For example, peer pressure. It is usually C6 – 1m
worsened by another pressure coming from parents. This kind of pressure C7 – 1m
makes them doubt their own potential and weaken their confidence level.
As a result, they would feel very stressful to catch with their friends and
family’s expectations.

For someone to manage their stress and lead a happier life, there are
many suggestions and help to consider. It is important for them to make
times for their own hobbies and interests. It is believed that by engaging C8 – 1m
yourself with the things you love, it tends to get you focus on the moment
which also helps you taking a break.
 Be sure to get enough rest and sleep. It enables the body to repair and C8 – 1m
be fit and restore your mind so that you are ready for another refreshing
brand-new day. For those who are suffering with some complicated illness,
seek out social support and accept the fact that there are things that you C9 – 1m
cannot control. Cultivate gratitude, stop reliving in the past and focus on the C10, C11,C12 – 3m
present. Being grateful for what you have is a powerful antidote to stress.

In conclusion, there are many reasons that stressed out people; lack of
money, social problems and poor health. To acknowledge it in the first place Summarising
will help you solve the problem. With this sharing, it is hope that the stress points
we are having in our life and mind, can be demolished with some power of
gratitude and self-love. Hope of action and
effect
Thank you for listening.
PLAN YOUR ESSAY (WHAT TO WRITE)
CONCLUSION
CONTENT • Summarise some points
• State content
• Hope of action and effect
• Example
• Cause
• Effect
• Additional C9,C10,C11,C12 INTRODUCTION
information • Find keyword
ARTICLE • Create a general
ESSAY statement about the
keyword
CONTENT • Create a problem
• State content statement
• Example CONTENT • Thesis statement/title
• Cause • State content
• Effect • Example
C5,C6,C7,C8
• Additional • Cause
information • Effect
• Additional
C1,C2,C3,C4
information
 How to Cope with Stress Title – 1m
By: Tan Wei Hong Author – 1m

Homework, examinations and school projects are examples of why Keyword: STRESS
students are stressed. Stress is unhealthy for students. Students must avoid General statement
stress and be calm. There are many ways on how to cope with stress. on the KW.
Problem statement
and effect.
Thesis statement.

Firstly, students should do regular exercise. Next, students should play C1 – 1m

sports in the evening. Students must also have hobbies. Besides, they C2, C3 – 2m
should also listen to music. C4 – 1m

Additionally, students can do study groups with classmates. Students C5 – 1m

can also make a check-list. Furthermore, students must eat balanced meals C6, C7 – 2m
and get enough sleep. C8 – 1m
 Firstly, students should do regular exercise. Next, students should play C1 – 1m
sports in the evening. Students must also have hobbies. Besides, they C2, C3 – 2m
should also listen to music. C4 – 1m

Additionally, students can do study groups with classmates. Students C5 – 1m

can also make a check-list. Furthermore, students must eat balanced meals C6, C7 – 2m
and get enough sleep. C8 – 1m

In addition, students can ask a counsellor for some advice. They can C9 – 1m
also talk to their family. There are three ways how friends can help you C10 – 1m
cope with stress. Let out your feelings to them, spending time together and C11, C12 – 1m
makes you feel better by talking positive. C13 – 1m

FORMAT – 2m
CONTENT – 13m
LANGUAGE – 7m (E)

TOTAL – 22m / 35m

 How to Cope with Stress Title – 1m
By: Tan Wei Hong Author – 1m

Stress is harmful for students though it is not something new in the Keyword: STRESS
society. If it is left untreated and becoming too much, students can end up General statement
having depression or burnt out. Therefore, it is vital for students to know on the KW.
the ways on how to cope with stress. Problem statement
and effect.
Thesis statement.

It is said that being active can boost your feel-good endorphins and
distract you from daily worries. Thus, it is important for you to have a
regular exercise. If you think it consumes your energy and time, try to play C1 – 1m
sports that you enjoy like basketball, football or badminton. You can also C2 – 1m
take up hobbies that require you to be outdoor such as hiking and rock C3 – 1m
climbing. To make those activities even more enjoyable, listen to music all C4 – 1m
along.
 Sometimes, being caught up with too much work may stressed you
out. Having a check-list is helpful in this case as a systematic plan reduces C5 – 1m
your anxiety because it enables you to expect the estimated due and
prioritize the priorities. It is also wise to make a study group with your C6 – 1m
classmates so that you can work together on a task and delegate the burden
equally. As a saying goes, many hands make light work.

Apart from that, healthy body leads to a healthy mind. Students

should not neglect on the importance of eating balanced meals and get C7 – 1m
enough sleep. Foods that are high in salt or are heavily processed increase C8 – 1m
water retention in the body giving you a heavy, fatigued feeling. Meanwhile,
getting enough sleep is important for various aspects of brain function.

In coping with stress, the most important part is to let others know
what you are feeling inside. Keeping things to yourself is unhealthy and it
will eventually cause you to overthink everything. Therefore, if there are
something bothering you, feel free to ask a counsellor for some advice or C9 – 1m
talk to your family. Another option is to have your own journal where you C10, C11 – 2m
can let out your inner thoughts in a form of words. A heart-to-heart session C12 – 1m
with a close friend and be honest about your feelings are helpful too. C13 – 1m
 To put it in a nutshell, stress is manageable. Although each person
deals with stress differently, finding your own unique and varied ways to
cope with it are essential because it can prevent you from having a
prolonged stress.