TASK 2 (ACADEMIC

WRITING)
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH UNIVERISTY TEST (MUET)
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OF
TASK
IDENTIFY THE SUBJECT MATTER

AGREE: Fashion does defines a person’s character. HOW and/or

DISAGREE: Fashion does not define a person’s character.
WHY
IDENTIFY THE SUBJECT MATTER

AGREE: Face-to-face learning provides better learning environment than online

learning.
HOW and/or
WHY
DISAGREE: Face-to-face learning does not provide better learning environment
than online learning. / Online learning is better than face-to-face learning.
IDENTIFY THE SUBJECT MATTER

AGREE: We do become stronger when we are faced with difficult times HOW and/or
in life.
DISAGREE: We do not become stronger when we are faced with difficult
times in life.
WHY
IDENTIFY THE SUBJECT MATTER

AGREE: Online information is deceiving and unreliable.

DISAGREE: Online information is not deceiving and unreliable.
HOW and/or
WHY
THE DIFFERENT ESSAY FORMATS
(FORMAT OVERVIEW)
THE DIFFERENT ESSAY FORMATS
(EXAMPLES)
THE DIFFERENT ESSAY FORMATS
(EXAMPLES)
WRITING
INTRODUCTION
WRITING INTRODUCTION
(LEAD-IN)
7 STRATEGIES OF LEAD-IN
“The lack of appreciation for our culture has caused Malaysians to
lose their identity.”
7 STRATEGIES OF LEAD-IN
“The lack of appreciation for our culture has caused Malaysians to
lose their identity.”
WRITING INTRODUCTION
(CONTEXT)
WRITING INTRODUCTION
(STAND)
WRITING INTRODUCTION
(THESIS STATEMENT)
Thesis statement should have:
Subject : Topic of discussion
Purpose : To inform or persuade the reader to agree with you
Focus : Conveys your point of view
Language : Should be specific and not vague
: Briefly state subdivision of the topic of the essay
THESIS STATEMENT
Example 1: Problem-Solution Essay

Topic:
Air Pollution
General thesis statement:
There are many causes of air pollution and action should be taken to overcome the problem.
Specific thesis statement:
Open burning, deforestation and exhaust from factories are the causes of air pollution and
the solution is by imposing heavy fine to the offenders.
THESIS STATEMENT
Example 2: Discursive Essay

Topic:
Examination should be abolished
General thesis statement:
In my opinion, there are advantages and disadvantages if examination is abolished.
Specific thesis statement:
In my opinion, abolishing examination may reduce stress and anxiety; however, exam helps
students in broadening their knowledge.
THESIS STATEMENT
Example 3: Argumentative Essay
Topic:
Examination should be abolished
General thesis statement:
In my opinion, there are many advantages if examination is abolished.
Specific thesis statement:
I disagree with the statement because it is a tool to assess students’ performance and ability, creates
healthy competition and motivates students to study hard.
I agree with the statement because examination is the source of stress and pressure; it will create
jealousy and break up companionship.
I partially agree with the statement because examination is the only tool to assess students’ ability and
motivates them to study hard; however, it adds stress and pressure to the students.
 PRACTICE
Exercise 1
You attended a debate competition which was held recently in your
school. One issue raised by the debaters was:
Failure can encourage self-development.
Write an essay expressing your opinion on the statement.
Exercise 2
You listened to a speech by the head prefect of your school during your
school’s English Week. The following comment was made by the head
prefect:
Social media has made us less social.
Do you agree with the statement?
Exercise 3
You attended a talk by a financial planner, which was recently organized during
your college’s Career Week. The following comment was made by the guest
speaker:
Overspending is a common mistake among college students.
Write an essay recommending ways to curb overspending among students.