Tips on how to answer SVM English Final Exam Semester 2 Prepared by: Madam Nor Azleen binti Zainal Head of General Studies Department Kolej Vokasional Perdagangan
3 Techniques to use… The Synonym Technique The Matching Technique The Opposite-word Technique Find the exact same word Find words With opposite word Find words With same meaning
Let’s do… “The Matching Technique” • “ Contribute RM 30 every month” • NOT • Adopt every month
Let’s do… “The Matching Technique” • “ Adoption forms and certificates available on wildlifeworld.com.my ” • NOT • Call 015-78422870
Let’s do… “The Synonym Technique” • “ Contribute RM 30 ” • Means the same as… • “ Donate money”
Let’s apply • Overweight = So much weight • But Ikram “ lost weight • NOT OVERWEIGHT” “Opposite Technique”
Let’s apply • Diet plan = Healthy meal plan • “His” is refering to Dr. Arjan • NOT Alina’s diet plan
Let’s apply • “Control his eating habits” = • “Reduce my calorie intake”
•Build up energy = •Energy lift
• “It also tastes fresher and less bitter than other green tea brands” = • NOT the same as other tea brands • Fresh the whole day not afternoon • Build up energy = energy lift
• Report broken taps = • Report any problems immediately • The words are in UPPERCASE shows importance
• Help, contact the Healthy Mynd careline= • NOT anyone for help
•Unwilling to get treatment = •suffer in silence
•reuse = use again •Reusable materials= safe for reuse •Handle safely = fragile
• Still lacks care = • Same meaning as “Little effort” • Deep concern is the opposite of lack care • Rubbish responsibly is the opposite of rubbish everywhere
• 40% of eating habits damage students’ health • 30% of physical activities damage students’ health • 20% of environment damage students’ health • 10% of diseases damage students’ health
rubbish
colours eat algae produce sand
carry out photosynthesis tentacle-like arms photographs
cleaning beaches feeding public facilities
Language Forms and functions
Language forms and functions Function 19. To inform 20. To advise 21.To show preference 22. To complain 23. To explain 24. To promise 25. To encourage Form
Language forms and functions Function 19. To inform 20. To advise 21.To show preference 22. To complain 23. To explain 24. To promise 25. To encourage Form •“ I will eat my chocolate.”
Language forms and functions Function 19. To inform 20. To advise 21.To show preference 22. To complain 23. To explain 24. To promise 25. To encourage Form •“ Chocolate is high in sugar and saturated fat.”
Language forms and functions Function 19. To inform 20. To advise 21.To show preference 22. To complain 23. To explain 24. To promise 25. To encourage Form •“ I would rather eat something that is easy to grab”
Language forms and functions Function 19. To inform 20. To advise 21.To show preference 22. To complain 23. To explain 24. To promise 25. To encourage Form •“ They will not fill my stomach”
Language forms and functions Function 19. To inform 20. To advise 21.To show preference 22. To complain 23. To explain 24. To promise 25. To encourage Form •“ You should not snack on junk food”
Language forms and functions Function 19. To inform 20. To advise 21.To show preference 22. To complain 23. To explain 24. To promise 25. To encourage Form •“ I will choose better snacks from now on”
Language forms and functions Function 19. To inform 20. To advise 21.To show preference 22. To complain 23. To explain 24. To promise 25. To encourage Form •“ Let’s try to be healthier together”
Language Forms and functions H E A F C D B
• Tips to write the essay! • Use ALL the given words in the pictures ( words highlighted) • Start the essay by using the situation given in the instruction • The steps are PLURAL! So please spell STEPS not STEP • Use ‘Are steps’ not ‘Is steps’
• Introduce the essay briefly! You can choose 1 from the 3 samples given below. • I would like to share with you what people should do before donating blood or • These are the things that we need to be prepared before donating blood or • Before donating blood, it’s essential to prepare adequately.
• The first thing you need to do is to get enough sleep. • Elaborate if you like • You should sleep for at least 6 hours.
Point no. 2 • Secondly, you should eat a balance food. • Elaborate if you like • This means that you have food that has all the components such as protein, carbohydrate and fruit or vegetables.
• Furthermore, you should drink lots of water. • Elaborate if you like • We are recommended to drink at least 8 cups a day.
• Moreover, you should wear comfortable clothes. • Elaborate if you like •It is better for you to wear short sleeve so that you can roll up the sleeve above your elbow.
• Lastly, don’t forget to bring your identification card for registration
Sample writing 1 • There are things that you should do before donating blood. The first is to get enough sleep. The minimum of hours is around 6 to 7 . Secondly, you have to eat a balance food such as having all the components in the Food pyramid. Thirdly, you need to drink plain water at least 8 cups a day. Fourthly, wear comfortable clothes. You should wear short sleeved tshirt so that it is easier to do the procedure. Lastly, you must not forget to bring identification card . (85 words)
Sample writing 2 • Before donating blood, it’s essential to prepare adequately. Make sure you have enough sleep and eat a balance food especially food that is rich in iron. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water. Furthermore, you should wear comfortable clothes such as short sleeved t-shirt. It will ease the process of the blood donation. Finally, don’t forget to bring your identification card for verification purpose. By taking these steps, donors can help save lives. ( 74 words)
Sample writing 3 • There are some things that you need to do before donating blood. Firstly, you need to get enough sleep for at least 7-9 hours a day. Secondly, you should eat a balance food to make sure you have enough nutrients such as iron. Food rich in iron will keep our body energetic. Thirdly, you have to drink more water to stay hydrate. Fourthly, wear comfortable clothes such as t-shirt so that you can roll up the sleeves above your elbow. Finally, don’t forget to bring your identification card for registration. ( 91 words)
Writing a short introduction •I would like to share about ways about doing your part for the environment or • Here are some 5 ways on how to be environmentalfriendly.
Firstly, we can start by saving 2 most important energy which are water and electricity. We should turn off the electricity and water when not in use. That way, we will not waste them.
Next, we need to use less plastics especially single-used plastics. Always bring shopping bags to markets instead.
Besides that, we can practice recycle some items made of plastics and papers. We can sell used papers and plastic bottles to the recyclers.
Furthermore, we should do gardening.We can grow our own vegetables at our own home. Thus, this hobby also help us save some money.
•We should use more public transport. This help to reduce the number of vehicles on the road and cut down the level of carbon monoxide.
Writing a short conclusion •By doing our part for the environment, we also save our planet.
Sample essay - Using simple sentences • I would like to share about ways about doing your part for the environment. • Firstly, we can start by turning off the electricity and water when not in use. That way, we will not waste them. • Next, we should avoid plastics especially single-used plastics. Always bring shopping bags to markets instead. • Besides that, we can sell recycle items such as plastics and papers to the recyclers. • Furthermore, we should do gardening. We can grow our own vegetables at our own home. Thus, this hobby also help us save some money. • Lastly , we should use more public transport. This help to reduce the number of vehicles on the road and cut down the level of carbon monoxide. • By doing our part for the environment, we also save our planet. ( 128 words)