Tips on how to answer SVM English Final Exam Semester 4 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 meaning Find words With same meaning
Let’s do… “The Matching Technique” • Cars for rent • NOT • Car parts at a good price
Let’s do… “The Matching Technique” • We also offer cars for rent • NOT • Customers offer their cars for rent
Let’s do… “The Synonym Technique” • Answers = Advice • Car = Vehicle • Problems = issues
Let’s do… “The Synonym Technique” • “ Money ….for college fees ” • Means the same as… • The purpose ( reason) • “ I can join online business course so that I can continue earning money” • The reason to join business course
Let’s do… “The Synonym Technique” • “ Now that I have a laptop …. • Means the same as…computer • The purpose ( reason) • “ I can join online business course • The reason to have the computer
Let’s do… “The Synonym Technique” • “ Pay for my college fees….” • Means the same as… • Pay for her studies • “ actually to pay… • Is the clue The MAIN reason of saving money
• “ Easy to take car of gold” • NOT LIKE LAND AND OTHER PROPERTIES
• “ Gold can be passed down = give away” • Easy ≠ complicated
• “ Gold Bars,Jewellery, coins = different forms”
Let’s apply • Learn to plan and save MONEY •NOT GET ENOUGH MONEY FOR THEIR GOALS “The Opposite Technique”
Let’s apply • Easy way = simple steps • No matching or synonyms of rich “The Matching Technique”
Let’s apply • Diet plan = Healthy meal plan • His healthy meal plan= • “ Dr. Arjan not Alina”
Let’s apply •Plan your money = managing money •Good information = learn simple steps
Let’s apply •Introduce ≠ open
Let’s apply •A free coin box ≠ sell coin boxes
Let’s apply • Let your children = get parents
•….to take advice = • “Listen to me…” “ The Synonym Technique”
• Balan needs to go to the ATM (machine)≠ • To meet the bank officer “The Opposite Technique”
• “Listen to me= to take advice “The Synonym Technique”
• More expensive meals≠ cheaper meals = • All ≠ except Let’s apply the techniques!
•More ≠ less •Most≠ least “Let’s apply the technique”
9. young 10. pocket money 11. part-time job 12. strategy 13.putting away 14.short term goals 15.investment 16. stick 17.Track your spending 18. lifestyle young pocket money investment strategy putting away short term goals part-time job stick Track your spending lifestyle
Language forms and functions Function 19. To express excitement 20. To ask 21.To agree 22. To suggest 23. To express hope 24. To inform 25. To encourage Form
Language forms and functions Function 19. To express excitement 20. To ask 21.To agree 22. To suggest 23. To express hope 24. To inform 25. To encourage Form •“ I can’t wait for it!.”
Language forms and functions Function 19. To express excitement 20. To ask 21.To agree 22. To suggest 23. To express hope 24. To inform 25. To encourage Form •“ Do you want to join me?.”
Language forms and functions Function 19. To express excitement 20. To ask 21.To agree 22. To suggest 23. To express hope 24. To inform 25. To encourage Form •“ This is a good chance for you to get money”
Language forms and functions Function 19. To express excitement 20. To ask 21.To agree 22. To suggest 23. To express hope 24. To inform 25. To encourage Form •“ How about cold desserts?”
Language forms and functions Function 19. To express excitement 20. To ask 21.To agree 22. To suggest 23. To express hope 24. To inform 25. To encourage Form •“ I hope our cocktail will be popular”
Language forms and functions Function 19. To express excitement 20. To ask 21.To agree 22. To suggest 23. To express hope 24. To inform 25. To encourage Form •We don’t have to buy everything”
Language forms and functions Function 19. To express excitement 20. To ask 21.To agree 22. To suggest 23. To express hope 24. To inform 25. To encourage Form •We can do this!”
• 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
Sample writing - Sample A • Here are the steps to follow if you have lost your bank card. Firstly, you need to contact and inform the respective bank to inform that your card is lost. Secondly, you should inform your bank to cancel your card. Thirdly, you need to report to the police immediately at the nearest station. Lastly, once your card is blocked, you can go to the nearest branch to apply for a new card.
Sample writing - Sample B • Today, I would like to share with you on what to do when you have lost your bank card. First of all, you need to contact the bank to inform the officer that you have lost your bank card. After that, the bank officer will cancel your card and your card can no longer be used. Next, you have to report to the police about the lost bank card. Lastly, you can go to the nearest bank and fill up a form to apply for a new card. You need to act fast before your card is being misused.
Sample writing - Sample C • Here are some steps to do when you have lost your bank card. Firstly, you can contact the bank using the customer service number found at the back of the ATM card. After that, you can inform the officer that you have lost your bank card. Moreover, you should ask for the card to be cancelled from any transaction or money withdrawal . This is for the safety of your bank account. Next, you must go to the police station and report to the police about the lost bank card. Finally, , you can go to the nearest bank and fill up a form to apply for a new card.
Writing a short introduction •I would like to share about what to consider when asking for a refund . or • Here are what to consider when asking for a refund.
•Firstly, you need to show your receipts. •Elaborate if you like • It is important because the receipts are proof of your purchase.
•Then, you also need to know about the terms and conditions. •Elaborate if you like • It is because not all products can be returned.
•Next, you also need to find out about the procedure. •Elaborate if you like • You can find out from the customer service counter .
•Furthermore, you need to have good reasons. •Elaborate if you like • They will ask you to explain why you would like to return the product.
•Finally, you should read the product information carefully. •Elaborate if you like • By reading the information, we can use the product correctly.
Essay writing sample 1 I would like to share about what to consider when asking for a refund. Firstly, you need to show your receipts. It is important because the receipts are proof of your purchase. Then, you also need to know about the terms and conditions. It is because not all products can be returned. Next, you also need to find out about the procedure. You can find out from the customer service counter. Finally, you should read the product information carefully. By reading the information, we can use the product correctly. By considering the steps, we can get a refund of the product. (101 words)
Essay writing sample 2 Have you experience buying a product but you were unhappy about it? Do you wish to return the product and get your money back? Here are some things you need to consider when asking for a refund. Firstly, you need to show your receipts. It is important because the receipts are proof of your purchase. Then, you also need to know about the terms and conditions. It is because not all products can be returned. Next, you also need to find out about the procedure. You can find out from the customer service counter. Finally, you should read the product information carefully. By reading the information, we can use the product correctly. By considering the steps, we can get a refund of the product. (125 words)
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